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Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
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The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
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ScoobyDoo
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Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
The 3D is so incredible I highly recommend it.
I'm going tomorrow. Sundance Theaters here in town.
No Imax coz I want to see it in 2D.
If the boy wants to go, maybe he'll want 3D and we'll go to the Ultra Screen.
Watched the first disc of the production videos from the first movie and just like the original trilogy, they're excellent. Started watching them last night by myself and the skater/athlete/snowboarder/emo-rocking/skinnyjeanleathercoatwearing teenager sat down and watched them with me and said "These are really interesting. Don't tell my teammates though."
The 3D is so incredible I highly recommend it.
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
Man Of Steel:
Going into it, and at times watching it, the different elements of the story excited me:
--how other kids viewed him growing up
--his conflict with himself being a bit darker
--the Lois Lane twists
BUT.....they Michael Bay-ed it. After 1:45 of this 2:20 movie, I shut 'er down. I couldn't take it anymore. I'm so disappointed. What a load of crap. They took what should have been a diamond, and turned it into something that resembled the results of a night filled with Taco Bell and Natty Ice.
Man Of Steel:
Going into it, and at times watching it, the different elements of the story excited me:
--how other kids viewed him growing up
--his conflict with himself being a bit darker
--the Lois Lane twists
BUT.....they Michael Bay-ed it. After 1:45 of this 2:20 movie, I shut 'er down. I couldn't take it anymore. I'm so disappointed. What a load of crap. They took what should have been a diamond, and turned it into something that resembled the results of a night filled with Taco Bell and Natty Ice.
Shirtless Guy
Old Dirty Basterd
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
So my wife and I watched two movies this weekend.
The Way Way Back and Girl Most Likely. All I have to say is we sure know how to pick some interesting movies. I thought Way Way Back ended up better but it sure started slow and awkward.
Girl Most Likely was nothing like what my wife was hoping and just plain odd.
So my wife and I watched two movies this weekend.
The Way Way Back and Girl Most Likely. All I have to say is we sure know how to pick some interesting movies. I thought Way Way Back ended up better but it sure started slow and awkward.
Girl Most Likely was nothing like what my wife was hoping and just plain odd.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
Teaser for the next Christopher Nolan movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyc6RJEEe0U#t=82
Doesn't tell us a whole lot, but really does pique the interest.
Teaser for the next Christopher Nolan movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyc6RJEEe0U#t=82
Doesn't tell us a whole lot, but really does pique the interest.
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
The Iceman:
Story about Richard Kuklinski, a contract killer who murdered over 100 men over the course of a couple decades. I liked it quite a bit. Michael Shannon does a great job as the title character, who got his nickname because he froze his victims for some time before thawing and dumping the bodies, to confuse police on the time of actual death. It's wonder how these people's minds work, as to doing the job and keeping a personal life (he had a wife and 2 kids, both clueless as to what he really did for a living).
The Iceman:
Story about Richard Kuklinski, a contract killer who murdered over 100 men over the course of a couple decades. I liked it quite a bit. Michael Shannon does a great job as the title character, who got his nickname because he froze his victims for some time before thawing and dumping the bodies, to confuse police on the time of actual death. It's wonder how these people's minds work, as to doing the job and keeping a personal life (he had a wife and 2 kids, both clueless as to what he really did for a living).
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
The American:
VERY dry, slow movie. It's not for everyone, for sure. Long stretches of no dialogue, no action, no anything. I really liked it, though. Good story, despite a predictable ending. Quite stylish in a simple way. I guess the best way to put it is that everything is happening when nothing is happening. The story is in the non-action and non-dialogue parts.
The American:
VERY dry, slow movie. It's not for everyone, for sure. Long stretches of no dialogue, no action, no anything. I really liked it, though. Good story, despite a predictable ending. Quite stylish in a simple way. I guess the best way to put it is that everything is happening when nothing is happening. The story is in the non-action and non-dialogue parts.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
Watched World War Z last night. I liked it, it was entertaining, but it wasn't exceptional. The running/swarming zombies were pretty **** creepy, and much more menacing than the slow "walkers" from other zombie movies/shows. There were too many small things that bugged me about the movie for me to think it was very good.
Watched World War Z last night. I liked it, it was entertaining, but it wasn't exceptional. The running/swarming zombies were pretty **** creepy, and much more menacing than the slow "walkers" from other zombie movies/shows. There were too many small things that bugged me about the movie for me to think it was very good.
johnnypohlfan
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Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
Smashed: Fantastic movie. Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul play alcoholics; one of whom tries to get sober and the other with no intentions on doing so. Great movie for anyone who has dealt with addiction issues or has worked in the treatment industry. Nick Offerman is also in it and has one particularly hilarious scene.
Moonrise Kingdom: Thoroughly entertaining. A fun little film and a quirky story. Edward Norton is outstanding as a hapless scout troop leader and the main characters (especially the boy) were both quite good.
Let the Right One In: I watched the Swedish version and very much enjoyed it. Not scary, per se, but suspenseful and entertaining. Haven't seen the American version yet. Any good?
Killer Joe: It has been a long time (maybe never) since I have been this disturbed by a movie. 90 minutes of uncomfortable-ness, mixed with some fantastic dark humor ("Hey Sharla, your mascara's running") and gratuitous nudity. Some of the scenes were almost unwatchable but overall a good movie. Emile Hirsch is a fantastic actor and McConaughey is pretty stellar as well. I actually had a disturbing dream about this movie last night...it's definitely one that will stick with you.
Smashed: Fantastic movie. Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul play alcoholics; one of whom tries to get sober and the other with no intentions on doing so. Great movie for anyone who has dealt with addiction issues or has worked in the treatment industry. Nick Offerman is also in it and has one particularly hilarious scene.
Moonrise Kingdom: Thoroughly entertaining. A fun little film and a quirky story. Edward Norton is outstanding as a hapless scout troop leader and the main characters (especially the boy) were both quite good.
Let the Right One In: I watched the Swedish version and very much enjoyed it. Not scary, per se, but suspenseful and entertaining. Haven't seen the American version yet. Any good?
Killer Joe: It has been a long time (maybe never) since I have been this disturbed by a movie. 90 minutes of uncomfortable-ness, mixed with some fantastic dark humor ("Hey Sharla, your mascara's running") and gratuitous nudity. Some of the scenes were almost unwatchable but overall a good movie. Emile Hirsch is a fantastic actor and McConaughey is pretty stellar as well. I actually had a disturbing dream about this movie last night...it's definitely one that will stick with you.
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
The cold storage for the virus strains drove the microbiologist girlfriend nuts. Evidently the only movie that gets close with that kind of stuff is Contagion.
Speaking of that movie, I saw it for the first time five months ago and I still wash my hands 5,854,579 times a day.
St. Clown
Ideas Posted are Likely Not My Own
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
Marvel is going to make an Ant-Man movie. No, really, they're going to make it for some reason. Paul Rudd is going to star. It better be a comedy. Only a comedy.
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/12/20/paul-rudd-marvel-ant-man/?hpt=hp_t3
Marvel is going to make an Ant-Man movie. No, really, they're going to make it for some reason. Paul Rudd is going to star. It better be a comedy. Only a comedy.
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/12/20/paul-rudd-marvel-ant-man/?hpt=hp_t3
manurespreader
Still upright
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
has anyone seen Anchorman 2.?
has anyone seen Anchorman 2.?
Handyman
Hug someone you care about...
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
There is no need for this and the movie will probably bomb terribly. Paul Rudd hasnt made a good movie since I Love You Man and no one knows who Ant-Man is. Even comic nerds wont flock to see this movie. This is Marvel/Disney going too far imho. (see also: Sony with their plans to make Sinister Six and Venom)
There is no need for this and the movie will probably bomb terribly. Paul Rudd hasnt made a good movie since I Love You Man and no one knows who Ant-Man is. Even comic nerds wont flock to see this movie. This is Marvel/Disney going too far imho. (see also: Sony with their plans to make Sinister Six and Venom)
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
Rudd was okay in Prince Avalanche. Realllllly quirky movie, though. Napoleon Dynamite would be considered quite normal of a movie compared to PA, for example.
Rudd was okay in Prince Avalanche. Realllllly quirky movie, though. Napoleon Dynamite would be considered quite normal of a movie compared to PA, for example.
St. Clown
Ideas Posted are Likely Not My Own
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
I very much agree. Nobody knows who Ant-Man is. The only introduction I've had to him is in a Lego video game. From what I can tell, he wears a helmet with antennae and he can become very small. That doesn't make for a very enticing movie watching idea. And like you, I enjoy Paul Rudd.
I very much agree. Nobody knows who Ant-Man is. The only introduction I've had to him is in a Lego video game. From what I can tell, he wears a helmet with antennae and he can become very small. That doesn't make for a very enticing movie watching idea. And like you, I enjoy Paul Rudd.
state of hockey
He fixes the cable?
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
He can also become very large, is another science genius like Stark and Banner, and was one of the founding members of the Avengers. That said, it is a dumb idea. I have no interest even though Rudd rules.
He can also become very large, is another science genius like Stark and Banner, and was one of the founding members of the Avengers. That said, it is a dumb idea. I have no interest even though Rudd rules.
RaceBoarder
Waiting for the Snow to fly...
Re: The Movie Thread: New, Rented, Whatever....I don't care
Why Paul Rudd is a good choice...
At this point, I am willing to let the team at Marvel do their thing... As the Marvel Cinematic Universe has developed, I could say many of the things you guys are saying about Thor... I had no idea who he was or why an Olde English speaking hero would fit into the group...Thor was done very well, and is now a central character...
With Ant-Man, I am willing to give the makers their shot with this... For me, the Marvel Universe is something that has developed into "Shut up and take my money!" territory... Personally, I would think that next Summer's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY would be a bigger question mark for the series as a whole... At least Ant-Man has a similar background to the cast of characters we currently have (scientist/technology developer living on the extreme cutting edge of their trade)... GUARDIANS is going to be introducing the more mystical side of the comics, which according to what we've seen so far, is going to be the focus for PHASE 3... That is the part that Marvel is going to have to sell me on...
Right now, I am very satisfied with what we have gotten... I'm willing to work with the creators... Will I still be interested in 3 years? Who knows? But for now, they have my full attention...
Why Paul Rudd is a good choice...
At this point, I am willing to let the team at Marvel do their thing... As the Marvel Cinematic Universe has developed, I could say many of the things you guys are saying about Thor... I had no idea who he was or why an Olde English speaking hero would fit into the group...Thor was done very well, and is now a central character...
With Ant-Man, I am willing to give the makers their shot with this... For me, the Marvel Universe is something that has developed into "Shut up and take my money!" territory... Personally, I would think that next Summer's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY would be a bigger question mark for the series as a whole... At least Ant-Man has a similar background to the cast of characters we currently have (scientist/technology developer living on the extreme cutting edge of their trade)... GUARDIANS is going to be introducing the more mystical side of the comics, which according to what we've seen so far, is going to be the focus for PHASE 3... That is the part that Marvel is going to have to sell me on...
Right now, I am very satisfied with what we have gotten... I'm willing to work with the creators... Will I still be interested in 3 years? Who knows? But for now, they have my full attention...
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