I don't plan on watching The Hobbit till it comes out on dvd. I read the book senior year of high school and while I know the gist of what happens, the details are pretty vague in my memory so I doubt it will bother me if it doesn't follow the book too closely.

There are a lot of book-based films which I still enjoy even if they don't follow the book to a T, like Hitchhiker's Guide. It's too bad The Restaurant at the End of the Universe didn't get made.

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Satan Bug, The (1965)
Lee Barrett was until recently a security officer at Station 3, a top secret government laboratory. He was fired for insubordination but is called back to duty by General Williams when biological warfare agents are stolen from the facility.

Of particular concern is the Satan Bug, a new and particularly virulent bacteriological weapon that could, if released, destroy all of mankind in a few weeks or months. The thief threatens to release the Satan Bug in a public place and Barrett races against time to stop him.

I read the book and have been asking those who saw it how much of the book the film follows. Usually, film adaptations of books (or games) generally suck with a few exceptions. So don't wanna watch The Hobbit if it doesn't follow the book that well.

This could be why critics didn't like it. Can't say for sure as I haven't see it. Speaking for me though, when I see a movie based on a game I know of played, I hate it when it doesn't follow the game at all or does so very little. Same goes with films based on books. I felt Harry Potter did well here.

I never read the book so I can't say if it follows the book or not. Critics didn't like it because they said it had a high frame rate or something.

django unchainted. great!
les miserables. pretty good but a certain actor shouldnt sing
dredd

The Brood (1979) - The trailer oversells it, but there's still everything you would expect from a Cronenberg film here. It's provocative, intellectual, shocking, strange, and original. Some great performances as well, especially from Samantha Eggar. I first heard of the film because of the ending and it does not disappoint. Though I wish there had been more physiological focus on the brood. Not particularly scary as the trailer would lead you to believe but there are definitely images which will haunt you. 3 out of 5.

Hausu (1977)

A very bizarre Japanese film. It more closely resembled a Chinese production than a Japanese film. For fans of the weird.


The Brood (1979)

Love me some Cronenberg. Haven't watched that one yet, though.

REC (2007) - One of the best movies. The sequel has disappointed me.

REC (2007) - One of the best movies. The sequel has disappointed me.

I must be the only one (besides my gf) who likes the sequel. Is it as good as the first? No. But I do like the direction it took. Now the third was the disappointing one for me.

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
i wasn't too impressed by the movie itsself, but i loved the synth elements of it's score.
hopefully i'll get the bootleg version.

I never read the book so I can't say if it follows the book or not. Critics didn't like it because they said it had a high frame rate or something.

I don't know what that has to do with the movie itself. I guess raters each have their own criteria for ratings and I get that. But if that high frame rate was the issue, I'd say something along the lines of like (f I liked the movie) movie was good but downside was high frame rate. The fram rate is how the movie is presented or shown, isn't it? Maybe it was that particular theater that they saw it at that was the cause of partly the cause. Anyway, their ratings has to/should be based on more than just that IMO.

Anyway, thanks for the reply. I'll know what to expect if I end up seeing it.

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Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
i wasn't too impressed by the movie itsself, but i loved the synth elements of it's score.
hopefully i'll get the bootleg version.

The bootleg version of the score is on this site in the film downloads section if you want it. Suggest you get it before links die.

Edit: DAMN IPAD! Touch screen hard to get used to! I'm getting there though thanks to the iPhone being my only phone, getting practice. Sorry for the double post and double posting the same exact thing lol!

I don't know what that has to do with the movie itself. I guess raters each have their own criteria for ratings and I get that. But if that high frame rate was the issue, I'd say something along the lines of like (f I liked the movie) movie was good but downside was high frame rate. The fram rate is how the movie is presented or shown, isn't it? Maybe it was that particular theater that they saw it at that was the cause of partly the cause. Anyway, their ratings has to/should be based on more than just that IMO.

Anyway, thanks for the reply. I'll know what to expect if I end up seeing it.

Yeah. It was because it was shown on a digital projector instead of an old fashioned reel one, but I agree it's not really a valid reason to criticize a movie. I saw it on a digital one and I thought it looked fine.

Watched one of my xmas gifts:

Iron Man

Yeah. It was because it was shown on a digital projector instead of an old fashioned reel one, but I agree it's not really a valid reason to criticize a movie. I saw it on a digital one and I thought it looked fine.

Ok then. let me ask you is it worth watching? Don't wanna spend the time and money if I'm gonna get a no lol. I loved the LOTR trilogy especially the extended verisons which I have on blu ray if it helps as Hobbits (which are in a way, a prequel to LOTR) are related to it since they're part of the same universe and written by the same author.

According to wikipedia, Hobbit acts as a prequel to Peter Jackson's (who directed Hobbit) LOTR film trilogy.

Hobbit is also being planned to be released as a film trilogy with The Desolation of Smaug and There and Back Again, due for theatrical release in 2013 and 2014, respectively.

If there are any deleted or alternate scenes, beginnings or endings, (which usually all films have despite most movies not having them included as extras on DVD/blu ray releases) or extended versions, hope they'll be out on blu ray.

Ok then. let me ask you is it worth watching? Don't wanna spend the time and money if I'm gonna get a no lol. I loved the LOTR trilogy especially the extended verisons which I have on blu ray if it helps as Hobbits (which are in a way, a prequel to LOTR) are related to it since they're part of the same universe and written by the same author.

According to wikipedia, Hobbit acts as a prequel to Peter Jackson's (who directed Hobbit) LOTR film trilogy.

Hobbit is also being planned to be released as a film trilogy with The Desolation of Smaug and There and Back Again, due for theatrical release in 2013 and 2014, respectively.

If there are any deleted or alternate scenes, beginnings or endings, (which usually all films have despite most movies not having them included as extras on DVD/blu ray releases) or extended versions, hope they'll be out on blu ray.

It is a prequel, it takes place 60 years before Lord of the Rings. It has some of the same actors from Lord of the Rings also. If you really love the trilogy then it is definitely worth watching. I'm sure they would do a blu-ray trilogy pack for the Hobbit also which has extended versions. It did take a little bit to get going but it was really good nonetheless.

Just finished watching two movies:

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead: The Definitive Return of the Living Dead Documentary

and

Deathbed: The Bed That Eats (1977)

It is a prequel, it takes place 60 years before Lord of the Rings. It has some of the same actors from Lord of the Rings also. If you really love the trilogy then it is definitely worth watching. I'm sure they would do a blu-ray trilogy pack for the Hobbit also which has extended versions. It did take a little bit to get going but it was really good nonetheless.

Cool thanks.

Last movie I saw.....Flight. IMO, the BEST scene is in the beginning. You'll know what I'm talking about if you see it. So many people were scared by this scene in particular. I kept cool though.

Bound (1996) - The Wachowski Brothers deliver some very creative cinematography but the story was lacking for my taste. Tilly and Gershon's cinematic heat is the best thing about the film. Though I wish Gershon's Corky had been included a bit more. Instead she had her hands tied a bit too long. 2 out of 5.

Django Unchained

Overall rating: 80%. I had quite a few problems with it, and don't think it's as good as Inglourious Basterds (2009). I think it could have been done better.

The Hobbit: An unexpected journey

I loved it, I think it follows the book more than, say, Fellowship of the Ring did (which was a good thing.. I doubt even Peter Jackson could make the Tom Bombadil timesink entertaining)

Critics hate it because they don't like it when films don't cater to the lowest common denominatior i.e. when people who read *GASP* get elements of the film better than those who didn't read the source material. I think it's a better film than Fellowship was, and I've always thought Bilbo > Frodo as a main character.

The Dead Zone (1983) - A great performance for Walken and a strong supporting cast, though Martin Sheen overacts a bit. Despite being directed by Cronenberg, the original material really takes over for the most part. The thought-provoking dilemma which the movie poses is the most interesting component. 3 out of 5.

Rush Hour 2

Always loved this part

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Rush Hour 2

Always loved this part

Rush Hour 1&2 are total guilty pleasures for me.

The 3rd film was a letdown.

Rush Hour 1&2 are total guilty pleasures for me.

The 3rd film was a letdown.

Right. I didn't think the 3rd one was nearly as good as the first 2. I did think the part when Carter was arguing with the old kung-fu master was kind of funny though. The producer said he wasn't satisfied with it either and hopes to do better with Rush Hour 4.

Rush Hour 4.

No thanks. I wish they would make another Shanghai Noon/Knights film though.

Right. I didn't think the 3rd one was nearly as good as the first 2. I did think the part when Carter was arguing with the old kung-fu master was kind of funny though. The producer said he wasn't satisfied with it either and hopes to do better with Rush Hour 4.

The problem with 3rd movies in a series that the cast and crew always have is following the first two or making it better. The first is usually the best. Second's usually good. But by the third, a good portion of those who liked the first two are ready to move on to something else so they have to really come up with something to keep them interested. But since a lot has been done in the first two, it makes coming up with stuff for the third difficult. Many have failed at pulling this off successfully (Sam Raimi's Spiderman, BTTF 3, TMNT 3). But Nolan's one of a very select few who succeeded as his Batman trilogy is one of THE BEST trilogies in movie history. T2 was so good, it spawned a sequel. T3 is the last great entry in the series (so far.) Fast and Furious is still doing. Sixth film set to be released on that series is doing very well. Hell, often times even the sequels are so bad (Batman and Robin, MK: Annihilation) they don't bother making a third. And other times, they're too stupid to see that the sequel sucked (Crow: City Of Angels) and end up making a third which is even worse (Crow: Salvation) I do believe The Crow series would be better than it is (except for the first one) if Brandon Lee was in the others, which he was signed on to do so.

Not making excuses. Just stating why I feel third's aren't usually as good as the first two.

Last move I saw....The Mask. To this day, one of Carrey's best! No onto Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, his VERY best!

Fright Night Part 2 (1988) - Slightly lesser sequel with a lot of great ideas. A few unseemly sfx shots hurt the film but are mostly forgettable. New villains are varied and original. 3 out of 5.

What Happens In Vegas. Watched it since I liked Cameron Diaz and I was sick and nothing else was on.

House (1977) - Inane, oddball acid trip of a movie about a group of teenage girls who stay at a haunted house. It screams the 70s but the weirdness reigns in this one. Loaded with in-camera tricks and goofy sfx. Almost impossible to understand but it's another one of those movies that is a feast for your eyes but also a bad trip for your brain. 3.5 out of 5.

Battleship (2012)
Although it did poorly at the box office and received less than kind reviews, I enjoyed this Bergian effort.

Jingle All The Way


Battleship (2012)
Although it did poorly at the box office and received less than kind reviews, I enjoyed this Bergian effort.

I really liked it too. I thought the special effects were really good! I'm not a fan of Rihanna but I thought she did alright in this movie. I'll for sure have to buy it on Blu-ray.

just went to see The hobbit 2 days ago, it was great not as good as the lord of the rings but its a definet must see!!!

The Good Doctor (2011) - A great performance from Orlando Bloom as a doctor who keeps a beautiful young patient sick so he can have her all to himself. Understated production design and music add to the story and Bloom's strictly reserved character. A strong supporting cast as well. 4 out of 5.

Alien (1979). I was sure I'd caught the last half a number of years ago, but that must've been Aliens or another one of its sequels. Still, even though I hadn't seen this before, I wasn't overly engrossed. It did an admirable job of making its characters seem like real people who were aboard the Nostromo to do real work, but, outside of Ripley, they really weren't particularly sympathetic or exciting. That part's kind of important in this type of thriller. The movie also showed its age in a way that was almost shocking to me. I thought I didn't care whether a movie was 5, 15 or 50 years old, so I was surprised when I could barely contain my laughter at some of the effects. Guess I waited too long to catch up with the classics. :(

Rise of the Guardians - with the kids at the cinema

The Lawnmower Man (1992) - Futuristic Flowers for Algernon tale with seemingly dated sfx, but the virtual reality sequences are trippy and weird which work for the film. Jeff Fahey does a great job ranging from a child-like Jobe to the overly confident menace he became by the climax. The ending was cliche though. 2.5 out of 5.

It just had to end with a big explosion.

Red Cliff (2008)

Red Cliff is a Chinese epic war film based on the Battle of Red Cliffs (208�209 AD) and events during the end of the Han Dynasty and immediately prior to the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. The film was directed by John Woo, and starred Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Hu Jun, Lin Chi-ling and Zhao Wei.

Sadly, it's only the western version I have... the Chinese version is over 4 hours in length and has a lot more content leading up to the fateful battle at Red Cliff, between the Remnants of the Han Dynasty and the forces of Wei, against the Kingdoms of Shu and Wu... which caused Wei's halt in their expansive desires. Based off of the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, it's a brilliant war epic, one which is also full of brilliantly choreographed battle scenes on large scale. 5 out of 5.

Mum and Dad... wasn't scary but was very psychological

Outrageous Fortune (1987) - Decent comedy adventure flick starring Bette Midler and Shelley Long. They work well together as a type of odd couple. 2.5 out of 5.

Serenity-really makes me wish Firefly had lasted longer than it did, but at least they gave us the movie.

Starship Troopers. Saw it on TV though so it was edited. If I find it on bluray I'll buy it.

Zombie High (1987) - Terribly misleading title as there are no zombies and it doesn't take place in a high school. The "zombies" are the brainwashed college student body. An early Virginia Madsen role just not worth seeing. Available on YouTube. 0 out of 5.

Zombie High (1987) - Terribly misleading title as there are no zombies and it doesn't take place in a high school. The "zombies" are the brainwashed college student body. An early Virginia Madsen role just not worth seeing. Available on YouTube. 0 out of 5.

I've never seen you rate a movie with a 0. Must have been pretty bad.

Resident Evil: Retribution (2012) - Big fat plastic, over-choreographed action piece of crap. Nice to see Michelle Rodriguez and other past (and passed) characters again. The music by Tom & Andy was the best part imo. 1 out of 5.

Film ends with a lead-in for the next sequel. Yippie. I swear the RE movies are the Friday the 13ths of this age


I've never seen you rate a movie with a 0. Must have been pretty bad.

I've rated a few the same way and yes it was. Watched it in parts on my lunch breaks at work. Next up is The Final Terror.

Hot Tub Time Machine. Saw it on break at work since someone wanted to watch it. Didn't really care for it since I'm not really into those types of movies.

Encino Man (1992) - Watched this many times when I was younger so it was fun to rewatch and recite lines.

Texas Chainsaw - Thought this would be yet another remake to TCM but it turned out to be a direct sequel. I liked the concept but take away the 3D and the high volume and the movie can't stand very long. It's just another predictable and cliche attempt at shaking TnA in the camera (no nudity btw only near nudity) with a few cheap and loud scares. It is a fun theater experience but beyond that it's nothing special. 1.5 out of 5.

Scream 2. I always found the Scream movies enjoyable.

Rewatched ParaNorman and a movie I bought my gf for xmas: Frightmare (2000). It was extremely bad.


I always found the Scream movies enjoyable.

Scream 4 was surprisingly good imo.

The Hobbit. Great movie.

The Possession (2012) - Essentially a PG-13 rated Jewish version of The Exorcist. It had some creepy moments but overall wasn't very memorable. Heard it was originally rated-R but additional cuts were made. It's too bad because it needed some extreme images and underage swearing badly. 2.5 out of 5.

High and Low and Stray Dog. Both are Kurosawa thrillers set in post-war Japan. I liked High and Low better, as it seemed that Stray Dog didn't really know what it wanted to be (Kurosawa himself later admitted that he was young when he directed it and would have done it differently). I'll admit that I didn't really know what the overall message of Stray Dog was until after the movie was over when I read the commentary. Now I feel like I need to see it again so I can make the connection. Anyway, both are really good commentaries on society and individuals--I think High and Low is a bit more successful and has a stronger and more immediate impact, but both are worth watching.

Total Recall (2012) Extended Director's Cut. Not much was cut except for 1 scene while Doug was at work and a few F-bombs (that I noticed anyways) but still a great movie I think.

Ted - Funnier than I expected but there were loads of cheap fart jokes. Felt like I was watching a live action FG ep as the same composer did the music and there were a ton of obscure references and a great drag-'em-out fight scene. Great sfx and some really nice cameos. 3.5 out of 5.

Total Recall (2012) Extended Director's Cut. Not much was cut except for 1 scene while Doug was at work and a few F-bombs (that I noticed anyways) but still a great movie I think.

I was on the fence on seeing this movie. But I will see it now.

Knocked Up. Someone had it on while I was on break at work. Meh.


I was on the fence on seeing this movie. But I will see it now.

I didn't think I sounded persuasive but I'm glad I convinced you to see it and make your first post! :)

Seytan (1974) - Turkish shot-for-shot remake of The Exorcist. The master looks like it was taken from a VHS tape and everything that's great about the original is ruined not only by the overacting but also by terribly mistranslated subtitles. Definitely in the "so bad it's good" category. 1 out of 5.

Kikujiro (1999)

So, so good. I've watched it many times but get the same emotional impact every time. I think repeated viewing actually enriches the experience.
Has a great Hisaishi score.

Death Race 3- I saw the first two, which were ok, but I just could not sit through this one. Some how, even with the same actors, the acting was terrible. I don't know, I just didn't like it, didn't even make it half way through the movie.

Possession (1981)

Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani experience a break up, and the viewer experiences the psychological fallout that follows.
It was a horror movie but also it wasn't a horror movie. Very unconventional. I loved it.

Batman (1989)

Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)

Not as good as the first film. :sad:

Taken Extended Cut. I actually saw Taken 2 first but I figured I should watch the first one too. VERY GOOD. I love both equally as much. They are definitely added to my favorite movie list!

Taken Extended Cut. I actually saw Taken 2 first but I figured I should watch the first one too. VERY GOOD. I love both equally as much. They are definitely added to my favorite movie list!

I saw extended versions of Taken 1 and 2. VERY GOOD indeed. I tend to like extended editions or director's cuts more than the originals as the extended versions explain more and director's cuts are how the director wanted the movie to be, scene to scene.

Underworld

One of my favorite series. Didn't like Rise Of The Lycans too much. But the others were awesome. Hope to see another movie in the series.

There's Something About Mary. Funny movie.


I saw extended versions of Taken 1 and 2. VERY GOOD indeed. I tend to like extended editions or director's cuts more than the originals as the extended versions explain more and director's cuts are how the director wanted the movie to be, scene to scene.

Underworld

;One of my favorite series. Didn't like Rise Of The Lycans too much. But the others were awesome. Hope to see another movie in the series.

Yes. I also bought Taken 2 Unrated Cut. I'll probably watch it tomorrow since watching the first one makes me want to see it again... and I work tonight...

I like Rise of the Lycans. I thought it was nice to have a prequel to Underworld though not as many people liked it since Kate Beckinsale wasn't in it even though she narrates it and makes a small cameo at the very end.

There's Something About Mary. Funny movie.



Yes. I also bought Taken 2 Unrated Cut. I'll probably watch it tomorrow since watching the first one makes me want to see it again... and I work tonight...

I like Rise of the Lycans. I thought it was nice to have a prequel to Underworld though not as many people liked it since Kate Beckinsale wasn't in it even though she narrates it and makes a small cameo at the very end.

It was nice to have a prequel. I'm all into seeing how things came to be. So didn't hate Lycans. Just didn't like it as much as the other movies. Not cause Kate wasn't in it. But because something about it didn't strike me as much as the others. I guess I felt they could've done a bit more even though it probably did what it needed to. Or maybe it's because they went from the first movie, to a sequel, then a prequel. Kinda ruins the flow of things or slows things down. Prequels should have been first. Or at the very least, second.

Would've used Taken for T if I were you lol. You seemed to like it a lot.

Ultraviolet

In the Mood for Love (2000)

A Wong Kar-wai film starring Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung. I adore Maggie. :ashine:
Wong's camera-work is superb. And the cinematography gives the film a timeless quality. It's slow to unfold but beautiful.

Taken 2 Unrated Cut. After seeing the first one, it made me want to see the second one again and I was also curious to see what the Unrated Cut looked like. I actually didn't notice anything different... I did watch the alternate ending also and I liked it but I'm glad it wasn't used in the final version...

because I thought Brian saving Lenor at that point was a little too early, and gave him a better reason to go after that guy, and I thought him saving Lenor AFTER killing that guy mad it better in my opinion. So I actually like the theatrical ending better.

@DragonIIDX: Yeah I'll agree with that.

R.E.D. (Willis, Freeman, Mirren....)

loved it.

2046 (2004)

A sequel for the Chow Mo-wan character from In the Mood for Love (2000).
I thought it was just average but I can see how someone would argue otherwise. I loved the train moments.

Zhang Ziyi was a piss-poor replacement for Maggie Cheung, which was kind of the point but it didn't make her any less irritating.
Faye Wong was surprisingly good; in fact, besides Kar-wai's camera movements, she and Tony were what kept me watching.
I'd have liked more of the Gong Li character.


R.E.D. (Willis, Freeman, Mirren....)

There's a sequel on the way.

Project A (1983)

Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. :D :D :D

In preparation for Aliens Colonial Marines release next month, gone on a Aliens movie binge... Watched the prequel to the game, Aliens Special Edition. The best of the franchise imo.

Sans Soleil (1983)

Chris Marker’s profound study of the mechanics of memory, and their endemic relationship with time and place.
It's one of the greatest films I own, and also one of the most unusual.

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)

Dir by Andrew Lau.
Donnie Yen continues the story of Chen Zhen. It's not as good as the two previous entries but it's still fun, and Donnie is a master at what he does physically. Plus, it had Anthony Wong Chau-Sang; he's always entertaining.

Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

Dir: Tsui Hark.
Jet Li plays legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung, and he does it with style. The ladders... wow! 0_0

The Mask - (1994) The best movie of Jim Carrey.

Paranormal Activity 4 - Completely predictable, the fourth installment loses a lot of the danger which came from the first three. If you removed a few swear words the film could easily pass as PG-13. 1 out of 5.

Once Upon a Time in China 2 (1992)
Dir: Tsui Hark

Jet and Rosamund return. Donnie Yen joins. Woo-ping did fight choreography. Great fun.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) - Was in the mood for something light and funny and was surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. After hearing the premise it's pretty easy to surmise the outcome but it was never boring. There are of course some very chick flick-y moments (like that Gin Blossoms song), but it's still a very fun film with great moments from both McConaughey and Hudson. 3 Krulls out of 5.

Once Upon a Time in China 3 (1993)
Dir: Tsui Hark

I'm working my way through the series. I've seen the first 3 before so everything after this one will be new to me.

Blood Out (2011) - Recommended by a co-worker, it stars Luke Goss (Prince Nuada in Hellboy II) and 50 Cent (as a cop!). The acting is the worst, the fight scenes are overly choreographed, the writing is cheesy, and there are plenty of pointless shots of scantily-clad women. 0 out of 5.

Without a Paddle. Funny movie. It was great to watch while on break. I plan on watching Unknown and The Grey next seeing as I have tomorrow and Monday off.

Red Lights (2012) - Cillian Murphy delivers a fine performance as a smart, energetic professional skeptic along with a decent cast including Sigourney Weaver, Robert Deniro, and Elizabeth Olsen.

Weaver is the best of these three while Olsen's character is completely useless. Imagine the movie without her and you won't miss a thing. Deniro feels a little out of place though. The dialogue is overly technical and delivered too quickly, leaving the viewer behind. 2.5 out of 5.

Looper (2012)
Dir. Rian Johnson

Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings
I really liked this one... The other WT movies are funny.

Double Jeopardy (1999) - Basically another take on The Fugitive (1993) with Ashley Judd in Harrison Ford's role. But this doesn't take away from the fact that it's a great film with powerful performances and heightened suspense. 4 out of 5

The Cabin in the Woods. Definitely one of the most interesting horror movies I've ever seen. Loved all the monsters. The ending was also unexpected. It wasn't completely predictable like a lot of other movies out there. I like that in a movie. T'was very good.

Just finished watching Resident Evil Retribution and while it was nice to see a character from the original RE appear, I felt the movie was rather... flat and bland. You could tell the influences from other movies like Aliens, Blade Runner and even Inception...

While movies based off of games are typically all show and no real substance (imo), it shows with this installment of the series. With talk of a sixth (and possible last foray of Alice) movie, I wouldn't mind seeing Claire and Chris Redfield return alongside the surviving cast of this one... and maybe bring in Rebecca Chambers and David Trapp (From Resident Evil: Caliban Cove) into it.

The Matrix (1999) - I love this movie, especially the visual effects are fantastic. Matrix is ​​a masterpiece of film history. I'm glad I own the complete trilogy.

Unknown (2011) - I loved it. Liam Neeson wasn't quite as badass as he is in the Taken movies but it was still a great movie nonetheless. I love suspenseful films like this when you just have to keep watching to find out what happens next like Eagle Eye. I didn't like that it was released in widescreen though...

Unknown (2011) - I didn't like that it was released in widescreen though...

You don't like widescreen? Wuuut?

You don't like widescreen? Wuuut?

You aren't the only old school person around here. Call me old fashioned, but I like full screen cause I don't like the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I paid alot of money for my tv, and I don't want movies to just take up 1/3 of the screen. :p

I love widescreen. You can see so much more.

Fullscreen is like looking at the picture in zoom. It's terrible imo. But it doesn't bother me if you like fs better, it just surprises me when people do.

The Grey - Once again, another fantastic Liam Neeson film. I'm also glad I watched until after the end credits cause the end had me curious. ;)

Excision (2012) - A very disturbing but fun (for the horror crowd) coming of age, dark humor tale. Some controversial images will turn most people off. A great indie flick for people looking for honest and provocative filmmaking. AnnaLynne McCord and Traci Lords are great as the oil & water, daughter/ mother pairing. 4 out of 5.

I just watched harry potter and the goblet of fire!

You aren't the only old school person around here. Call me old fashioned, but I like full screen cause I don't like the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I paid a lot of money for my tv, and I don't want movies to just take up 1/3 of the screen. :p

If something was filmed 4:3 then I'd definitely watch it 4:3. I hate when people stretch it to fit their TV.

Likewise, if it was filmed 1.85:1, I think it should be watched 1.85. You'll only get the black bars if it's wider than 1.85. (The next most popular is 2.35:1)

I love the black bars. It frames the image, and keeps the ratio intact.

If something was filmed 4:3 then I'd definitely watch it 4:3. I hate when people stretch it to fit their TV.

Likewise, if it was filmed 1.85:1, I think it should be watched 1.85. You'll only get the black bars if it's wider than 1.85. (The next most popular is 2.35:1)

I love the black bars. It frames the image, and keeps the ratio intact.

True... I'm definitely not that picky that I zoom in. That's just goofy, then it cuts the sides off and looks too fuzzy. It kinda bothered me especially on smaller tvs but I have a 42" now so I'm ok with it now. I don't know why, I just prefer full screen over wide... guess I'm wierd like that.

We're all weird in our own way. :D It's what keeps life interesting.

Skyfall - I really liked it. I thought it was nice to have some of Bond's background. I've seen Casino Royale but not Quantum of Solace, so I'll make sure to watch that one too. Had some good action.

Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) - In this quirky comedy every person who committed suicide is sent to a sort of purgatory, a bleak existence not much unlike Earth. A great indie cast is collected and the comedy comes straight from each character. Starts out great but sort of meanders in the middle. 3 out of 5.

Unbreakable (2000) - Completely forgot how beautiful the cinematography is for this film. Saw this in the theaters when it first came out in 2000 and it still holds up well. Some scenes actually surprised me with how dark they were. I hope M. Night goes to those places again some day. 4.5 out of 5.

Being John Malkovich (1999)
Dir: Spike Jonze

I hadn't seen it since it came out. I didn't realise it was so long ago. It's still good.

Cupid (1997) - Obsessed love tale starring Zach Galligan as the nutjob and Ashley Laurence as his object of affection. Nothing is particularly great about this film but it was fun to poke fun at the bad acting and dialogue. 1.5 out of 5.

Man with the Iron Fists (2012)- A movie made for fans of old school kung fu flicks, and the music of Rza, which I am a fan of both. I enjoyed turning my brain off for a bit, and enjoying the absurdity of this film for all it's worth. It wasn't a perfect film, but not horrible either.

Taken 2 - Probably should have watched the first movie again before viewing the sequel. Still it doesn't live up to the action and suspense of the original. It's fun though and a decent watch. Worth a rent. 2.5 out of 5.

Hot Shots! (1991)

Freeway (1996) - Great performance from Reese Witherspoon in this extremely dark comedy. The best way to watch this movie is without any knowledge of its story whatsoever. The dvd box art (and even the title) makes it seem like a Bonny & Clyde police chase but that couldn't be farther from the truth. 4 out of 5.

Fargo (1996)
A superb crime noir film with stellar performances by William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, and Steve Buscemi. After watching it again for the umpteenth time I still find it darkly humorous and worth watching. Greed, money, blood, and pancakes...

Here Comes the Boom - Definitely one of the most cliche films I've seen in years but I have to admit I had fun. Nothing in it made me laugh too hard but the later fight scenes were exciting. 2.5 out of 5.

Bad Teacher (Unrated Edition) - My sister recommended I should watch it, and I like Cameron Diaz so yeah. I'm not really into comedy movies, but it was pretty funny. The disc skipped on some parts though, so I'll have to exchange it... :rolleyes:

Blade: Trinity.

Jebus wept! The dialogue was appalling. The characters had no chemistry. The music was irritating.

It was bad, bad, bad. :notgood:

Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005)
Dir. Park Kwang-hyun

A wonderfully quirky tale about soldiers from different sides who find themselves closer geographically than they'd like.
I'm not a fan of war films, it takes an exceptionally good one to get me interested, but this was atypical of the genre. Great fun.

Followed by:

Rashomon (1950)
Dir. Akira Kurosawa.

Not one of his most celebrated works but one my personal favourites. Plus, it has Mifune. He's awesome.

Step Brothers - Funny movie


I can't understand your question

All you do is name the last movie you watched and give your thoughts on it.

Black Snake Moan (2006)
Dir. Craig Brewer

Sam Jackson is always good. This is no exception. Best role he's had since Pulp Fiction.

Oldboy (2003)
Dir. Park Chan-wook

The second film in Park Chan-wook's Vengeance trilogy. It really doesn't matter what order you watch them in because they're only connected thematically. The third one is my favourite but I adore this one, too. His use of music is superb.



There's a Spike Lee remake due later this year. :notgood:

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Silent Night (2012) - Sort of an ode to slasher movies of the past with a very Jason-like killer stalking his sinful prey while donning a Santa suit. The kills are pretty fun and suspenseful but the visual effects are sub-par and there are a few paper thin characters (like Malcolm McDowell's). They try to weave a back story in but the violence is fun with or without it.

Slasher (and Donal Logue) fans will enjoy this more than anyone else. 3 out of 5.

The Big Boss (1971)
Dir. Wei Lo

Bruce Lee doing what he always does. ie. making animal noises while kicking evil henchman ass, because they deserve it. I love Bruce.

The Grudge... not really sure what to think about it. =/ Definitely not the best horror movie I've seen, but I like Sarah Michelle Gellar so... not sure if the Japanese version is better but I'm sure Dr Faustus could shed some light on this.

The Grudge... not really sure what to think about it. =/ Definitely not the best horror movie I've seen, but I like Sarah Michelle Gellar so... not sure if the Japanese version is better but I'm sure Dr Faustus could shed some light on this.

Doc would say the original Japanese film was better but I know for a fact that he hasn't seen the US remake since he's not a fan of SMG.

The Grudge... not really sure what to think about it. =/ Definitely not the best horror movie I've seen, but I like Sarah Michelle Gellar so... not sure if the Japanese version is better but I'm sure Dr Faustus could shed some light on this.

I love the first Japanese one. It's the most terrifying thing I've ever watched.


Doc would say the original Japanese film was better but I know for a fact that he hasn't seen the US remake since he's not a fan of SMG.

It's like you're in my head. :shock:

Your mostly right. I've not seen it. Have no desire to. I wouldn't claim it definitely 'is' inferior, just that I suspect it is.

I love the first Japanese one. It's the most terrifying thing I've ever watched.

If it's the most terrifying thing you've ever seen, then I should definitely check it out! The American one is actually one of the most boring horror movies I've ever seen, so I doubt you would like it either... also, are the Japanese sequels any good as well?

What scares me might not scare you. That creepy Ju-on noise made me want to escape my own skin.

I've watched:

Ju-On (2002)
Ju-On II (2003)
Ju-on: Kuroi Shojo (2009)
Ju-on: Shiroi Rojo (2009)

The first one is by far the best, although the structure is hard to grasp on the first viewing. The rest of the films pale by comparison, imo.

I also have Ju-On The Curse I and II but not watched them yet.

Frankenweenie - Great score, cast, and animation but by the end I wasn't as emotionally invested as other Burton classics. Fans of golden age horror will enjoy certain elements of the film. Entertaining and cute would best describe it. 3 out of 5.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters - It was WAY better than I expected! It sort of reminded me of the Underworld movies except they kill witches. There was a decent amount of blood and gore too. ;) I think they did a pretty good job making a childrens story look pretty badass! Definitely my favorite movie of 2013 so far!

Sinister - Decent little horror flick starring Ethan Hawke as a true crime author who will seemingly do anything to research his next book. Some nice creepy sound design but the whole thing feels like it's been done before. The baddie in the story is kind of lame but there are enough nice scares worth a look. 2.5 out of 5

Hotel Transylvania - Wanted to see this because Genndy Tartakovsky directs and while it started out a bit cute for my tastes by the end I found it quite entertaining. The animation and directing is the strong point as quick shots to Dracula usually end up in a laugh. Some of the writing is lacking though. 3 out of 5.

Why do these movies always have to end with a friggin' music extravaganza?

I believe Megamind did the same thing.

Kiss the Girls (1997) - Another serial killer film with a nice cast. It was decent but doesn't live up to the creep factor of such films as Seven, Silence of the Lambs, or Copycat. The last 30 minutes are the best and I was actually surprised by who the killer turned out to be. 3 out of 5.

Watched 2 bad 80s slasher flicks...

To All a Good Night (1980) - Directed by David Hess ("star" of The Last House on the Left (1972)), this slasher involves a group of sorority girls (and a few guys) who are stalked by a murderous Santa Claus. Definitely the very worst lighting I have ever witnessed and just about the most predictable whodunnit ever. 1 out of 5

Hide and Go Shriek (1988) - Most known for his future producer credits on such shows as Angel, Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead, Skip Schoolnik directs this shitcan about a group of horny friends locked in a furniture store warehouse overnight with a crossdressing psychopath. Lighting is a bit better in this one but the characters do so much scrambling around and high-pitched screaming that it's still difficult to keep track of the events which play out. 1 out of 5.

Superman: The Movie (1978)
Dir. Richard Donner

Got it on blu. The transfer is great. There's some very occasional blurring in some sections of the opening scene (on Krypton) but once it shifts to a less dramatically lit environment its clean and crisp. It looks fantastic for a film of that age.

The Awakening (2011) - Period piece about an early ghost hunter who investigates a haunting at a boarding school. The cinematography and acting are well done but there are pacing issues and it's a bit too long. Some Boo! moments but it's not especially scary. 2 out of 5.

Honeymoon Horror (1982) - Another bad 80s slasher flick which started out pretty good with some early kills but eventually came to a standstill. The worst part of it is after the killer is vanquished, the film stumbles on for another 15 pointless minutes. 1.5 out of 5.

The Avengers (2012)
Director: Joss Whedon
Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsg�rd, Samuel L. Jackson and Gwyneth Paltrow

Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.

4.5 out of 5

Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
Dir. Richard Donner (and some Richard Lester footage)

It takes a giant sized shit on the Lester version. It's only let down by the ending.

Liar Liar - One of my favorite Jim Carrey movies mainly for the randomness. Mrs. Cole... a goose!

Rain Man - One of those movies which is such a part of our culture that even if you've never seen it you feel like you already have. I finally got around to viewing this classic and it was great. 4 out of 5.

The Wicker Man (1973) - the story of a police officer from mainland Scotland ending up in a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. I wouldn't say this movie is for everyone as I myself almost stopped watching after seeing an excess protrayal of sex and nudity within the first 30 min [in a 70's film??!! ]. What kept me watching, however, was how the film made it clear that their pagan and "unorthodoxed" ways were very much just part of their beliefs and everyday lives. I found this film to be strangely philosophical in that it made me realize that if I had lived on such an island and taught this way I would've very well have become like the residents. Afterall, who is to say any religion or lifestyle is right or wrong? All of us are simply shaped by the societies and the people surrounding us (3/5).

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Dir. Sidney J. Furie

It was bad. Really bad. :notgood:

Copycat (1995) - Holly Hunter's role is reminiscent of Clarice in SotL. The shots from Sigourney's agoraphobic anxiety POV were very effective and well used. I like it but it was a little dry for my tastes. It needed some weird mixed in (like in Seven). A great and suspenseful scene finishes the film. 3.5 out of 5.

The Moth Diaries (2011) - From the director of American Psycho comes this gothic horror-inspired coming-of-age tale. Set in a school for young women, the mysterious Ernessa appears and stirs up the night with rumors of her supernatural abilities.

I found the film to be extremely slow without much content to keep me awake (literally...twice). It all has a dreamy feel to it with nightmare sequences which come out of nowhere. And not much explanation in this one so expect to be disappointed. Teenage drama isn't enough to keep my interest, even if one of the girls is a vampire/ghost/moth (your guess is as good as mine). 1.5 out of 5.

Bones (2001)

Over 20 years after his death by a gunshot, Jimmy Bones comes back as a ghost to wreak revenge on those who killed him and to clean up his neighborhood.

2.5 out of 5 stars.

yesterday evening, "lovely bones"

touching! 4/5

Wreck-It Ralph - Didn't know much about this except that it starred popular video game characters. It was so much fun that even my gf (who didn't get any of the references in the film) loved it and now wants to own it. Great casting and never a dull moment. 4.5 vurps out of 5

Zatoichi at the Fire Festival (1970)
Dir. Kenji Misumi

The 21st Zatoichi film! :shock: They all star the same actor but have a number of different directors.

It was great. I love his silly run. :laugh:

Inland Empire (2006)
Actress Susan Blue is preparing for one her biggest roles yet, however the underlining catch about the film is that it is a remake of a film that never got finished. It's claimed to be cursed after an incident involving the two leads being killed. Susan, during the film shoots, starts to fall for a fellow actor, but as she does she slowly adopts the personality of her character and her life turns surreal and nightmarish.
Probably one of the more confusing Lynch films I've encountered. All sorts of odd scenes that seem pop up randomly like a jack in the box, containing no horrifying clown to push you away, but bizarre and outlandish moments that reel you in.
Though it is 3 hours long (plus another hour and a half if you watch "More Things To Come" which is part of the movie), the film isn't for everyone. I'll admit if I didn't know any better this might have been considered boring, but thankfully I saw beyond some of the stagnent parts and was able to take in the experience as a whole. 3(and a half)/5

Superman Returns (2006)
Dir. Bryan Singer

Meh. It was the 2nd time I've watched it, and is definitely the last time.


Inland Empire (2006)

I love Lynch but I don't know how I feel about that one. He went kind of crazy with footage because he could (DV - no film cost).

Recoil (2011)

A cop turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers - and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system.

2.5 out of 5 stars.

I love Lynch but I don't know how I feel about that one. He went kind of crazy with footage because he could (DV - no film cost).

Watched IE a few years ago on Netflix Instant. All I remember is the rabbit family, the homeless lady, and that my butt hurt by the end. Gave it 3 out of 5.

Superman Returns (2006)
Dir. Bryan Singer

Meh. It was the 2nd time I've watched it, and is definitely the last time.



I love Lynch but I don't know how I feel about that one. He went kind of crazy with footage because he could (DV - no film cost).

I know he started filming before finishing the script.

Cheerleader Camp (1988) - Self-explanatory goofy 80s slasher. Surprsingly well shot and lit but sfx are terrible (blood looks like chocolate syrup). More camp than anything. 1.5 out of 5.

Inglorious Basterds
A group of jewish american soldiers led by Aldo 'Apache' Raine, sneak into German occupied France slaying Nazis (and removing their scalps) in hopes that if they don't win the war, they will win the psychological war. Along the ride is a vast array of characters, eccentric and peculiar, such as SS Colonel Hans Landa, the quiet but stern Shosanna, the brilliant actress Bridget von Hammersmark, and many more. It is certainly well worth watching with a great cast, acting, and cinematography. It is a war movie with showing off the war, although it isn't without it's gruesome moments, like any Tarantino film.

Blade Runner 1982 Theatrical-Cut (Blu-ray)

the first time I saw the Happy Ending..

Dumb & Dumber - One of my favorite comedy movies. Can't decide whether this, The Ace Ventura movies, or The Mask is my favorite movie of Jim Carrey.

Pathology (2008) - A group of young doctors play a sick and twisted game in this decent thriller. Though many of the characters were nauseatingly obnoxious which it made it difficult to sit through at certain points. Some nice medical and autopsy gore. 2.5 out of 5.


Dumb & Dumber - One of my favorite comedy movies. Can't decide whether this, The Ace Ventura movies, or The Mask is my favorite movie of Jim Carrey.

Ever seen Once Bitten? Certainly not as great as those three but worth a look for a Jim Carrey fan.

The Eye (2002)
Dir: Pang Brothers

The last act lets it down but until then it's wiggins central.

Dead Man Down a decent 7/10

Despicable Me - pretty fun movie with some great sidekicks. I love the minions!! (3.5/5)

Ever seen Once Bitten? Certainly not as great as those three but worth a look for a Jim Carrey fan.

No. I haven't. I'll be sure to look into it sometime though.

Deadfall (2012) - Film opens on a few different starting points which all eventually meet at one very unique Thanksgiving dinner. Originally rented this to see Olivia Wilde but was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the cast including Eric Bana, Treat Williams, Kate Mara, Sissy Spacek, and Kris Kristofferson. Some nice action and drama especially near the end. 3 out of 5.


Despicable Me - pretty fun movie with some great sidekicks. I love the minions!! (3.5/5)

I have to say I was completely disappointed with this one. I only found one tiny part funny. When the little girl says, "It's so fluffy!"

Zatoichi Meets the One Armed Swordsman (1971)
Dir: Kimiyoshi Yasuda + Hsu Tseng Hung

Crossover film that added Fang Kang (he of the one arm and sword) to the cast. I expected more Wuxia action because of his inclusion but I got lots of Zatoichi sword action so I still came away happy.

Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986) - I miss the days when sets were actually made as opposed to just bunch of CG's. 4.5/5 for both.

I have to say I was completely disappointed with this one. I only found one tiny part funny. When the little girl says, "It's so fluffy!"

You didn't like the boogie bots?! Blasphemy!

Return to Oz (1985) - A film which, as a child, filled me with wonder and nightmares. Amazing claymation and other sfx though certain scenes are dated. Loved seeing the Wheelers and Tik-Tok again. Surprised with how long it took Dorothy to return to Oz (25 minutes). But it still holds up as a classic to this day. 3.5 out of 5

Grave Encounters 2 - Fan of the first film but this was utter crap. I'll admit, the characters in GE1 were irritating but these are about 10 times worse. It takes a good while for the horror to start as the first half of the film is just college hijinks. Most twists and scares were easily predicted. 1 out of 5.

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
This was Lynch being Lynch in the Twin Peaks world. Though it had it's moments, I would have preferred a continuation of the series rather than a prequel, which would have been tough to tackle seeing as there are many characters in that show that didn't make the cut. We didn't need to know Laura's story. We already knew it from the mouths of the characters in the series. That's what made it good. 2/5; cool ideas, but...it just wasn't necessary.

Flying Dagger (1993)
Dir. Chu Yen-ping

Bat-shit crazy wuxia film with a great cast. Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung :love:, Man Cheung, and Tony Leung. It was insane. :laugh:


Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
2/5; cool ideas, but...it just wasn't necessary.

5 out of 5 for me. I adore every singe second of it.

Dredd - I liked how this wasn't a remake of the Stallone one. Sort of a do-over instead. Also enjoyed the fact that he never removes his helmet. All his allure and mystique is gained through subtle head gestures and pauses. At first I thought the slo-mo sequences looked bad but that last one was just a piece of art. I wouldn't mind having the rookie enter my mind some time. 3.5 out of 5

Do the Right Thing (1989)
Dir. Spike Lee

The film is like a play; the stage is an entire street. Spike makes everything in life about race and politics but it's possible to enjoy the film for the character moments, which is what I do. I've watched it half a dozen times, and loved it every time.

Oz The Great and Powerful - Saw it in 3D with my grandmother. I didn't really care for it. The Wizard of Oz isn't one of my favorite movies ever, so I didn't really get into it. Probably won't see it again.

I thought Mila Kunis still looked hawt when we turned into the wicked witch though... I suppose it's hard to make her look ugly.

Die Hard 4 (Live Free or Die Hard) - Love all movies with Bruce Willis as John McClane.

Robocop (1987)
Dir. Paul Verhoeven

It's still a great film after all these years. The Unrated Director’s Cut is brutally violent. :laugh:

Life of Pi - Damn. This was a gorgeous film (visually and story-wise). I went into this movie not knowing much, having not read the book before and purposely staying away from any trailers. It feels like it's definitely a film that i'll appreciate even more with repeat viewings.

Life of Pi - Damn. This was a gorgeous film (visually and story-wise). I went into this movie not knowing much, having not read the book before and purposely staying away from any trailers. It feels like it's definitely a film that i'll appreciate even more with repeat viewings.

This is also the last movie I saw. I agree with everything. I haven't read the book either but I really liked it. Way different than what I thought it would be.

I wish Richard Parker could have at least looked back at Pi though before he went into the jungle...

Dead Man Down followed by Oz: The Great and Powerful.

The Snowtown Murders (2011) - Based on the "bodies-in-barrels" murders in South Austrailia, it follows more of the influence serial killer John Bunting had on his cohorts and accessories to the crimes and less on the murders themselves. If you don't have a thorough grasp of the sequence of actual events then you won't fully understand certain scenes. Fantastic naturalistic acting from the entire cast. 3.5 out of 5.

Watched Oz a couple of days ago, it was great in 3D, a family movie. We all know how the story anyways. Mila Kunis didn't acted the way I hoped to be. hehe

The Forbidden Zone (1982) - Completely bizarre and hugely creative musical comedy about a secret realm ruled by an off-the-wall hierarchy. First film to be scored by Danny Elfman (who also plays Satan). Had a difficult time stomaching such inanity. Some of the music is fun to listen to but honest-to-god I was glad when it was over. 2 out of 5.

PCU (1994) - College comedy about a pre-frosh visiting a campus filled with slackers, anarchists, protestors and not much else. Pretty standard college humor fare with big parties and outrageous pranks. A great cast of familiar faces and future superstars. 3.5 out of 5.

Re-watched Spiderman on Thanksgiving.

I love that movie, it's my favorite from Marvel.

Just had the pleasure of rewatching Terminator 2 in theatre (35mm archival print no less). This movie is more awesome than I remembered.

butterfly effect 3

i loved the first part. But only the first....if you haven't seen that, parts 2 and 3 might be more entertaining.

Rio Bravo (1959)
Dir. Howard Hawks

John Wayne playing John Wayne, with brightly coloured shirts.


butterfly effect 3

i loved the first part. But only the first....if you haven't seen that, parts 2 and 3 might be more entertaining.

I liked the first one but haven't seen any of the sequels.

I liked the first one but haven't seen any of the sequels.

i am hesitant to recommend..... you know and liked the first ( I remember) maybe better to stick with that!

Ginger Snaps (2000)
Dir. John Fawcett

A werewolf movie. It uses a metaphor that isn't new to the genre but it does it with style.
And it manages to not stumble into teen movie bullshit territory despite having teens as the main cast.

Ginger Snaps (2000)

If you have a chance check out the sequel GS: Unleashed. Stupid title but it's pretty decent (except for the shitty ending). GS: The Beginning isn't great though. It's basically a retelling of the first movie except it takes place a hundred or so years ago.

I have the second one on disc. Will get to it either tonight or tomorrow. :D

I watched the third a few years back. I remember it being the weakest of the trilogy but I forget how it ended.

Chernobyl Diaries - For some reason I thought this would be another found footage flick but despite that the camera work is still extremely shoddy (all hand held?). Basic European travel horror fare. It wasn't the worst thing I've seen but it's completely forgettable with its stupid characters, predictable scenes, and bland ending. 2 out of 5.

Freeway (1988) - Low-budget grindhouse-like thriller starring Billy Drago as a serial killer picking off motorists on the freeway. Due to some incredibly incompetent police work, a seedy ex-cop and an obsessed woman end up as the heroes.

Feels like something you would rent off the rack when everything else was picked out. Drago is creepy as ever with his religious rantings though it's hard to believe the character would have access to such artillery (machine gun and even a bazooka!). Decent action and car chases as well. 2 out of 5.

just now:

the imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus

5 out 5

i was surprised in a very good way, a great movie (in my opinion)

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Movie Trailer - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3giivt2l3MY)

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus)

Of Unknown Origin (1983) - From the director of Tombstone and Rambo II comes this little film about a man terrorized by one very persistent rat. The camerawork is well done but there just isn't enough here to fill an entire 90 minutes. It basically goes like this: rat terrorizes man, man tries to kill it, rat terrorizes man, man tries to kill rat, etc. It would better fit an episode of The Outer Limits or possibly an anthology film. 1 out of 5.

Total Recall (2012)

A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led - goes wrong and he finds himself on the run.

In many ways this version is superior to the original...hell IMO it's better than the original x20! Oh and it featured Jessica Beil "with buns of steel" as well as Kate Beckinsale...mmm eye candy!

4.5 stars out of 5

Return to Horror High (1987) - 80s horror spoof about a film crew making a movie on the same location as previous murders... and guess what? people start getting murdered again. A little hard to follow as scenes from the movie they're filming are interspersed with BTS so yeah, confusing as all hell. 1 out of 5.

Quantum of Solace - I liked it. It was kind of hard not to watch it when my brother has the volume on 45... :rolleyes:


Total Recall (2012)

In many ways this version is superior to the original...hell IMO it's better than the original x20! Oh and it featured Jessica Beil "with buns of steel" as well as Kate Beckinsale...mmm eye candy!

4.5 stars out of 5

When this first came out I was hesitant with seeing it since I love the original but Kate Beckinsale was the reason I had to see it. It actually turned out to be alot better than I expected. Also make sure to watch the extended director's cut with the alternate ending if you haven't since it explains everything. ;)

True Romance (1993) - I didn't know anything about this film beyond the fact that Quentin Tarantino wrote it. It really blew me away. Such an amazing cast, great action, comedy, and story. I had so much fun watching it. 5 out of 5.

Saw Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters again at the cheap seats. Definitely hoping for an extended cut on blu-ray... it's too short. =/

at home i watched the hobbit with my dad since he didn't see it in the cinema.
i am hoping to see jurassic park just for nostalgia cant' wait for iron man 3

Wanderlust (2012) - Trailer was funny and I'm a big fan of Paul Rudd but while I laughed hard at certain scenes, overall this comedy was a letdown.

There were more than a few times when I just covered my face and wished for a scene to be over because it was so awkward and went on way too long. Also the casting of Jennifer Aniston was wrong. She wasn't funny (nor attractive). I really don't understand her allure.

I still may recommend this film to Paul Rudd fans but only after recommending I Love You Man first. 2 out of 5.

Raising Arizona (1987)
Dir. The Coen Brothers

Classic Coen Bros comedy. Nic Cage stars alongside a list of regulars: Frances McDormand, Holly Hunter, and John Goodman.

Chernobyl Diaries (2012)

Six tourists hire an extreme tour guide who takes them to the abandoned city Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. During their exploration, they soon discover they are not alone.

Knowing what I do about the actual site I expected this to be a paranormal tale but it wasn't.

1 star out of 5

Woman of the Year (1942)
Dir. George Stevens

Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy's first film together. Katharine is awesome in everything.

Dredd (2012)

Dredd (2012) - IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343727/)

Had no expectations but I it turned out to be very entertaining...without stupidity that usually follows this type of movies
6.5/10

Christine (1983)
Dir. John Carpenter

I get an urge every 5 or 6 months to watch a few Carpenter films. Started with Christine this time.

Super Mario Bros (1993) - Terrible adaptation but I was a fan of the film when I was a kid (hey, what did I know?). Had fun with certain elements but there were too many "wow this is bad!" moments. It's truly amazing how they cast such acting talent for this (Hoskins, Leguizamo, Hopper). 2 out of 5.

Evil Dead (2013) - I am so happy to finally see a horror movie made for the adult horror crowd. Removes most of the broad comedy from the originals and replaces it with more horror and gore. I didn't find it scary as much as cringe-worthy and there was only one character who was completely useless. 4.5 out of 5.

City Hunter (1993)
Dir. Wong Jing.

Martial arts comedy with some really awful comedy. :notgood:

If you've seen that SFII parody on youtube that Jackie Chan did, it's from this film. :notgood: :notgood:

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) - Four hour documentary spanning each NoES film. Includes bts tidbits about the making-of and discussions about themes and such. Obviously geared towards the fans with most actors from the films included while some more popular celebrities are not (Johnny Depp, Patricia Arquette). Made me want to watch the movies all over again. 4 out of 5.

The Collection (2012) - Direct sequel to The Collector (2009) follows a team sent in to the Collector's hideout on a rescue mission. Nice to see the titular character back in action but the movie relies too much on CG set-ups. More practical effects would have been welcome but like most sequels it goes "bigger and better". 3 out of 5

Stephen King's Cat's Eye (1985) - Anthology horror flick with three stories written by Stephen King banded around by the misadventures of one very lively cat. Not exactly horror but they all fit into the realm of the fantastic. Had a fun time with each installment, especially the 2nd one. Only gripe is that the sfx are dated but still hold up pretty well imo. 3.5 out of 5.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Read The Hobbit back in high school so I couldn't tell you how true to the book this is though I do recall that scene between Bilbo and Gollum quite well. It may have been my favorite scene in the film. It takes a little while to get going but by the second half there are plenty of great scenes of action, peril, and courageous acts. Even teared up a bit at one ending scene. 3.5 out of 5.

zero dark thirty.
what a great movie.

Invaders from Mars (1986) - Tobe Hooper directed this remake of the 1953 film. Follows young David as his town is taken over by aliens. The story is pretty cliche and the PG-13 rating didn't help any either. Though designed by Stan Winston, the Martians look like walking turds. A film much more suited for kids. 2 out of 5.

Society (1989)
Dir. Brian Yuzna

B-Movie goodness with plenty of icky social satire from the director of Bride of Re-Animator.

It has some dreadful acting but the finale more than makes up for it.

Minority Report (2002) - I hadn't watched this since seeing it in the theater when it was first released but it still holds up well. An extremely great mystery with some nice action and tons of sci-fi satisfaction. A fine cast though some fight sequences were a bit far-fetched and laughable (the rocket packs scene). 4 out of 5.


Society (1989)
Dir. Brian Yuzna

Want to check this out but it's not available on Netflix. I did however find it on YouTube. I'll watch it after I finish Umberto Lenzi's Ghosthouse (aka La Casa 3).

Terminator 2: Judgement Day - I remember very little about this one, but saw it on Netflix for the heck of it. Definitely my favorite of the Terminator movies. I also thought the ride at Universal Studios was pretty cool too back then.

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978)
Dir. Yuen Woo-ping


Want to check this out but it's not available on Netflix. I did however find it on YouTube. I'll watch it ...

It's good times. I got the nostalgia happy because I first saw it in my late teens, but I think you'll get some enjoyment from it -- especially the last third.


... after I finish Umberto Lenzi's Ghosthouse (aka La Casa 3).

I hope it's better than La Casa 4. :p

High Tension (2003) - The first time I saw this the twist left me a bit incredulous but the second time around I could suspend disbelief and enjoy the horror.


I hope it's better than La Casa 4. :p

So far it's pretty bad but not as bad as Witchery.

Lifeforce (1985)

A race of space vampires arrive in London and infect the populace.

It's been a number of years since I've seen this one...it's a bit slow at first but picks up the pace. All in all it's a very weird sci-fi/horror hybrid with good effects (for the time) but now are quite dated. The real joy of watching this film is Mathilda May who plays the female life force vampire which parades around in her birthday suit throughout the movie. :)

3.4 out of 5 stars

[B]Lifeforce (1985)

A race of space vampires arrive in London and infect the populace.

Tobe Hooper. :D The first half is great.

Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things (1972) - PG-rated zombie flick with a grindhouse feel (only because it's so terribly shot and lit). Title is misleading since the "children" are really in their 20s. Takes about an hour for the real zombies to make their appearance. Monster make-up is decent and there are a few good scenes of the undead rising from their graves. 1 out of 5.

iron man 3.

one word: RAGE.

Django Unchained - A great period piece with an amazing cast, comic book type action, and a rewarding ending. I wasn't sure I was going to like it since I've never been much of a fan of westerns, (even spaghetti westerns) but it feels more like an action film than anything else. I also laughed my ass off quite a bit which surprised me. IMO Samuel L. Jackson displayed the best acting in the entire film. 4 out of 5

So glad Will Smith turned down the role of Django.

The Big Sleep (1978)
Dir. Michael Winner

Not the Bogie and Bacall one.
It had Robert Mitchum as Marlowe, with support from Jimmy Stewart and Ollie Reed.
I loved it.

hobbit, an unexpected journey

i liked it even if it was on my small screen :D

hobbit, an unexpected journey

i liked it even if it was on my small screen :D

I was all excited to see the dragon at the end, but of course that's where the movie ends. Curse cliffhangers...

@dragon

it made me feel good because i have the certainty of being able to look forward to some more... ;)

Queen of the Damned (2002) - Thought this might be decent as it was about the heirarchy of vampires. Boy was I wrong! Anne Rice's Lestat arises from hundreds of years of sleep to... join a rock band? What a crock of shit. Terrible sfx, acting, story... must I go on? It didn't bore me but there wasn't one scene that I found particularly exciting or interesting. 1 out of 5.

i saw the movie oblivion with tom cruise i liked it and unlike Cloud atlas it was pretty easy to understand, lmao the funny thing is the "alien" reminded me of a pyramid sorta it had the shape

Queen of the Damned (2002) - Thought this might be decent as it was about the heirarchy of vampires. Boy was I wrong! Anne Rice's Lestat arises from hundreds of years of sleep to... join a rock band? What a crock of shit. Terrible sfx, acting, story... must I go on? It didn't bore me but there wasn't one scene that I found particularly exciting or interesting. 1 out of 5.

I didn't make it to the end of that shitfest. The book is just as bad. :notgood:

Crimes of Passion (1984)
Dir. Ken Russell.

Kathleen Turner as a prostitute, and Anthony Perkins as a preacher; both of whom seemed to enjoy their role.
It's a Russsell film so there's some appallingly bad moments but they're balanced out by some superb moments. It's definitely not his best work but is worth watching if you're a fan of his car crash style of film-making.

Ghosthouse (1988) - Umberto Lenzi directs this haunted house tale about a group of young 20 somethings drawn to a home with a murderous past. The acting is the absolute worst thing about the film though this could partly be blamed on the dubbing. Characters do very stupid things and pointlessly scream way too much. There's little creep factor and a few scenes of gore. Nowhere near one of Lenzi's best. 1 out of 5.

Clockwise (1986)
Dir. Christopher Morahan

British comedy starring John Cleese. He has a Basil Fawlty meltdown over the course of the movie. :laugh:

Dead Creatures (2001) - Indie "zombie" flick trying to be smart and different but just ends up slow and pointless. A group of women contract a disease which makes them slowly rot while they crave human flesh, but they are not physically dead. Imagine the Lifetime network producing a zombie movie and this is would be the product. 1 out of 5.

Deadly Spawn (1983) - A nice suburban sci-fi film about teethy alien insects spawning in a quiet wooded neighborhood. Starts out fast with a number of "meaty" deaths. The gore sfx are great for its time and small budget. 3.5 out of 5.

Horrible Bosses - ............................ no comment. Didn't care for it.

Well its actually movies for me. It was a Will Smith marathon in the following order:
Hancock
Seven Pounds
Pursuit Of Happyness
I Am Legend
I, Robot
MIB 1-3

Since I was gonna watch MIB 3 again, felt I should just have A Will Smith marathon cause I haven't seen the others in so long. It was fun watching it in this order. No I feel like I should do more marathons.

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia - If the awkward title tells you anything it's that this "sequel" doesn't live up to the first A Haunting - based film. The problem with these "based on a true story" movies is that there is rarely any sort of resolution in real life. Usually there's a haunting and the family eventually moves without any explanation of the events. When Hollywood frames a story around this it's usually crap, and this is no exception.
The acting is decent (especially from the little girl) and it's shot well enough despite the absolute shit ton of jump scares, quick cuts, and general cheap editing tricks. I didn't have too much of a problem with it till the 1 hour mark where it really started to drag. Go watch the original A Haunting in Georgia tv special and call it day. 1.5 out of 5.

The Crow (1994)
Dir. Alex Proyas

Good film. Still.

The Crow (1994)
Dir. Alex Proyas

Good film. Still.

I'd go above good with The Crow. Most movies based on a comic aren't remembered the way The Crow is. Brandon Lee's portrayal is epic. Had he been alive to be in the sequels, his performance would've made them better then they actually were and if he didn't agree with the story, I believe he'd speak his mind about it and put some input himself. He was supposed to do them, but since he died.......unfortunately, he could not.

I'd go above good with The Crow. Most movies based on a comic aren't remembered the way The Crow is. Brandon Lee's portrayal is epic.

I was eating while browsing the thread. That's all I could manage to type at the time. :laugh: I wrote more earlier today on a blog (http://deadercuckoo2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/the-crow-1994.html).

Oblivion

I went to the cinema today, and i will do so next friday as well (for Star Trek)

I liked Oblivion.
I think the ending is Hollywood-wanted, a different ending would have made sense as well, but I liked the movie.

Happy Gilmore - Classic. My favorite Adam Sandler movie. YOU'RE GONNA DIE CLOWN!!

Prometheus. (2012)

it was good enough for me...
dark and aggressive.

Tucker & Dale vs Evil - A great play or flip of the cannibalistic hillbilly slasher genre where a group of college kids mistake two rednecks for psychotic killers. The premise is funny enough but it wouldn't have been so hilarious if not for the two leads comedic timing and overall chemistry. The story gets a little murky towards the end but it's still a lot of fun for the most part. 3.5 out of 5.

The Hunger Games - I think I enjoyed the first half of the film more with the sci-fi/alternate history elements than the actual games. I was pleasantly surprised by certain casting choices like Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, and Elizabeth Banks since I knew little about the film to begin with. It was decent but hardly moving. And even after watching it I still have no interest in reading the books. 3 out of 5.

@avilslare

i liked hunger games as well, although i do not know the game of course ( I am not into games)

@avilslare

i liked hunger games as well, although i do not know the game of course ( I am not into games)

I wasn't referring to any video game. I was referring to the latter half of the film where the Hunger game took place. "Tournament of death" would probably be more apropos.

I wasn't referring to any video game. I was referring to the latter half of the film where the Hunger game took place. "Tournament of death" would probably be more apropos.

i wrote my reply before having had a decent cup of coffee: sorry.
of course!

Drive - God damn, what an amazing movie that was.

Death Becomes Her (1992) - Robert Zemekis directs this decent black comedy with great "cutting edge" effects which still hold up pretty well today. Nice to see Bruce Willis play against type with his weak-willed character but the frenemies relationship between Streep and Hawn is the true draw to the film. I enjoyed the sfx the most but I think the gag runs out of gas before the end. 3 out of 5.

Death Becomes Her (1992)

i needed to watch that one because i like all 3 of them.
I did not like the movie at all. For me, the gag did not only run out before the end, it did not arrive at all.

1/5

actually this one qualified as very disappointing, for my taste.

Darkman (1990) - Despite some dated visuals and sfx, this childhood favorite works pretty well. Some of the seemingly poor executed effects actually have a sort of surreal/cerebral quality to them which sets them apart (i.e. the shot of Darkman crouching on a roof ledge like the gargoyles on either side of him).

I enjoy the fact that he's an anti-hero, a Phantom-type character. The line he utters about learning to live with a lot of things reminds me a lot of my favorite quote from Leroux's PotO: "One has to get used to everything in life, even to eternity."

Raimi's troubled production shows but his style shines through the most with the comic book action, cartoon-style sped up shots, and the general abuse of the main character. Elfman's score works great with the material as well. 3.5 Bruce Campbell screams out of 5.

Ironman 3

I will never understand what compels parents to take their 4- and 5-year-olds to these kinds of movies in theaters.