The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) - A slow burn thriller with an exceptional performance from Rebecca de Mornay. Heard she auditoned for the role of Tinkerbell in Hook but when she didn't get the part she decided to do something much darker. I'm glad she did. Had no idea Ernie Hudson starred in this. He did a great job himself. I did think the movie could have been a little shorter. Certain scenes which seemed to give unecessary thrills (like when Julianne Moore is darting through traffic) could have been cut. 3.5 out of 5.

Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome

Prequel to the Galactica Series.
I liked Galactica, hence I liked this one too.... 3,5/5

directly afterwards:

96 hours/ taken 2
Sequel
nothing new under the sun, the first was better, but still, entertaining, and I expected as much....
2,5/5

Trilogy of Terror (1975) - A cult tv horror anthology starring Karen Black playing multiple roles in three stories written by Richard Matheson. The first one is a sordid tale of a college teacher and her student. The second segment details the drama between two seemingly polar opposite siblings, and the third, being the most popular, is about a woman trapped in her apt with a living zuni fetish doll.

The segments are done well but they are all pretty predictable, especially the second one. Black does well but she displays some of the most obvious slasher cliches in the final segment. 2.5 out of 5.

Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)

i loved it.
many others do not.

Flipped (2010) - I watched a romance movie for once. Granted most of it was family drama. The story followed Juli and Bryce as next door neighbors growing up. Juli began with an obsession with Bryce's eyes at first sight and began following him incessantly. This lead poor Bryce, 6 years old at the time(so was Juli), to run away from her. Thus began a chase-run relation for years. What was interesting was that the same story and timeframe were told by the 2 prespectives of the protagonists. The boy hated the girl until middle school, where their feelings for each other "flipped." It was an enjoyable view overall (3.5/5.0).

Ghost in the Machine (1993) - Saw this in theaters when it was released so I hold some nostalgia for it but it has aged terribly. Has quite a lot of virtual reality graphics (much like Lawnmower Man) but there are some decent and creative kills throughout. It's almost fun to watch how completely dated it has become in so little time. A bit tame for a horror movie though. 2 out of 5.

Rabid (1977)
Dir. David Cronenberg

Entertaining only if you're a Cronenberg fan, as it's pretty ridiculous.

I couldn't shake the feeling throughout that Romero could have did something more interesting with it.

Playback

Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974)
Dir. Yoshio Inoue

The last in the Hanzo trilogy. It wasn't as good as the other two but it's Shintar� Katsu. :awsm:

Mr. Bean's Holiday

Prince of Darkness (1987) - One of the few John Carpenter horror films I had yet to see is a strange one in terms of structure as this one does not hold certain basics like a particularly strong benevolence to fight against. It's a container full of green swirling liquid meant to be the devil's essence.

The concepts in this film are intriguing but completely off the wall. The score works well as the story burns slowly and methodically. Carpenter's style is quite apparent though. 3 out of 5.

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Not bad, but the first movie is still my favorite.

Step Brothers - Always funny to watch. TV sure cuts out a lot. lol


The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Not bad, but the first movie is still my favorite.

This is another one of those movie series that everyone has seen but me... I should look into the Matrix movies sometime.

The Resurrected (1991) - Rewatched this rare horror film directed by Dan O' Bannon since I purchased the dvd recently. Based off the H.P. Lovecraft story "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward". Does well with the imaginative creatures and strange gore but the camera work was a little amateurish. The ending wasn't great but most HPL adapted films end in the same way. 3.5 out of 5.

Witchfinder General (1968)
Dir. Michael Reeves

Vincent Price plays the notorious witch burner Matthew Hopkins in a very British film. It's visually similar to a Hammer production, especially during some of the interior shots, but is really more of a period drama.

Step Brothers - Always funny to watch. TV sure cuts out a lot. lol

This is another one of those movie series that everyone has seen but me... I should look into the Matrix movies sometime.

The Matrix movies are highly recommended if you like sci-fi.

---------- Post added at 04:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:46 PM ----------

Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

Freddy and Jason in a movie is awesome, but for me this is not a horror movie. :D

Watched a classic Sci Fi, Forbidden Planet. This film is praised with being the forerunner of all Sci Fi films and it fills that role perfectly. Great cast with the likes of Leslie Nielsen, James Drury (Of The Virginian fame), Walter Pigeon, Anne Francis and many others. I wholeheartedly recommend this for any Sci Fi fan. I'd give this a 5 out of 5.

Also saw Prometheus last night, and against what some people say that this is the prequel to Alien, it's not (Even Damon Lindelof, the scriptwriter said that it wasn't... but people disagree with him and Ridley Scott). I'd say it's more of a spiritual prequel, set in the same universe but doesn't follow what is known of the Alien movies. I wasn't expecting much, and I got that feeling again when the credits rolled. 1 out of 5.

Storm Warning

The Comedians (1967)
Dir. Peter Glenville

An amazing cast (Alec Guinness, Elizabeth Taylor, James Earl Jones, Peter Ustinov, Richard Burton) in a tedious, wrist-slitting bore.
Graham Greene wrote the screenplay, adapted from his own novel. I'm guessing it's equally as shit.


Watched a classic Sci Fi, Forbidden Planet. This film is praised with being the forerunner of all Sci Fi films and it fills that role perfectly. Great cast with the likes of Leslie Nielsen, James Drury (Of The Virginian fame), Walter Pigeon, Anne Francis and many others. I wholeheartedly recommend this for any Sci Fi fan. I'd give this a 5 out of 5.

Fantastic film. :love: It's Shakespeare's Tempest transposed to a new world, and given a genre facelift. Classic literature makes classic Sci-fi.

Looper - Director Rian Johnson is coming along well so far in his career with a nice style, working with bigger name actors, and creating memorable movie moments. I didn't try to think too hard on the time travel concepts in the story. I just went along for the ride. I like the idea that the future looks almost the same with a few new trends here and there. Joseph Gordon-Levitt looks really transformed in this one compared with other roles. Action sequences are exciting and the cinematography really catches the eye. 3 out of 5.

Jack and Jill (2011) - Decided to watch this purely to see how bad it was and boy was I ever sorry that idea ever entered my brain. It is absolutely atrocious and I am flabbergasted Adam Sandler is allowed to continue to produce such tripe. It was embarrassing to watch so I can't imagine how certain actors felt about it afterward (Pacino, Holmes, Depp).

It must have been intended but that line Pacino has at the end about "burning it" so it will never see the light of day are my sentiments exactly.

0 Katie Holmes should fire her agent out of 5

I am flabbergasted Adam Sandler is allowed to continue

Fixed. :smrt:

Dolls (2002)
Dir. Takeshi Kitano

In my opinion Kitano is the finest editor alive today. Dolls proves it yet again. It's sublime.

Ruby Sparks
Very nice current time version of Pygmalion. Movie starts very fun/strong with well worked out scenes. Unfortunately it ends as 'just another Hollywood movie'. Shame..
So watch it, but leave 5 minutes before the end...
3.5/5

The Theater Bizarre (2011) - Horror anthology using one woman's night in a demented theater as the wraparound for a series of strange tales. Not one segment was stand-out. Every single one was complete drek. The only thing that grabbed my attention was Udo Kier's creepy performance as the host. 1 out of 5.

Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengence... As a Ghost Rider fan, this was a travesty. Everything about it was bad... 0/5

@Darth Revan
Saw this one too, last week. My god...what a bad movie. I must admit, the story line did not appeal too much on before hand. But a good movie could change that... this one didn't. Bad cinematography, bad editing, stupid action sequences, bad acting, bad dialogues... Like you said, nothing was right in this one. Halfway I freed myself of this...
So me too : 0/5

Please tell me: The comic is good right?

Iron Man 3.

Liked it till the end...
If Tony could undergo surgery to remove the shrapnel embedded near his heart, why he didn't do it in Iron Man 2?
This scene makes useless everything he did in the second film (not telling Pepper and Rodney that he is dying for palladium poison, discovering his father unrealized project, create a new element).

Guess Disney wants to pull the "hero retried, bad guy threats/hurts hero's girlfriend, hero becomes hero again to avenge her" or "hero retried, bad guy starts wreaking havoc, hero's girlfriend convince hero to become hero again" cards in Avengers 2.

abraham lincoln, vampire hunter

i kind of liked it....

battleship potemkin. its clear its propagandistic nature has lost its impact. but as a film, it is timeless

Ambush at Blood Pass (1970)
Dir. Hiroshi Inagaki

Toshir� Mifune plays a character named Yojimbo for the 4th time. It's debatable whether or not it's the same character from the Kurosawa original. If it is, he'd had a bath since.
He's joined by Shintar� Katsu.
If Tomisaburo Wakayama had been involved I'd have soiled myself with excitement.

Megan is Missing (2011) - Found footage tale about two adolescent girls who are kidnapped using video chat, cell phone footage, and video diaries. The acting is the absolute worst thing about the film until the last 20 minutes, which is why I'm sure most people saw this movie (myself included). If you can suffer through 60 minutes of teenage drama and low self esteems, you'll find the last section a harrowing and disturbing experience which will turn off most viewers. 2 out of 5.

Iron Man 3

Shame he destroyed all those beautiful pieces of work

The Heroic Trio (1992)
Dir. Johnnie To

Butt-kicking action adventure with Anita Mui, Maggie Cheung and Michelle Yeoh. It's a kind of comic book superhero film in a HK style (obviously) but Johnnie To screwed it up. Some of his action scenes are piss poor, and he didn't even try to hide the wires half the time.

And what the hell was Anthony Wong Chau Sang doing? Whut? He's better than that, much, much better.

Total Recall (2012) - Despite all the over-the-top action and great sci-fi set pieces, I was so completely bored by this. Maybe it was the story or the dialogue or maybe I just longed for the original. Whatever the reason, I groaned when through the last 30 minutes. So glad it was a free rental. 1.5 out of 5

Tai Chi Master (1993)
Dir. Yuen Woo-ping

Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh in a Yuen Woo-ping film. Quality.

Just rewatched The Wrestler (2008). Love the insider view at the indie circuit. Great acting from Rourke, Tomei, and Wood. Todd Barry cracks me up too. Shed a few tears here and there. Good stuff. 4 staples out of 5.

Iron Man 3:
Hmm...I heard the twist before seeing the movie regarding the Mandarin and it left me quite disappointed. Part of me wants to see beyond the faults the film brought on, but I can't help but feel a little bogged down. My expectations were set a little too high. I should have known better after the director admitted he didn't want to create a serious movie. Yet when I see the trailers, the tone is completely different.
2.5/5. Maybe a 3...

Star Trek - Into Darkness.
Yeah , for the new serials ST movie and directed by JJ , it is great.
Waiting for the Blu-Ray......

Saw Fast and Furious 6. It was pretty good. I like Fast Five a little better though but it was still cool. I'll probably have to rewatch the other ones again since I don't remember them well.

Lovely Molly (2011) - Enigmatic horror flick with an ambiguous ending which potentially leads you down many strange trails. Acting is above average as Molly's descent into madness is a truly terrifying one. And I actually like how it leaves things unanswered. Mystery is a very intriguing thing and leaving it open-ended keeps you wondering about the film past its 100 minute runtime. 3 out of 5.

star trek into darkness.
meh, it shows im not a ST fan. but that blonde girl has a killer body

Mama (2013) - it quite disappointed me 2.5/5

Judge Dredd (1995) - not bad but could be better.

The ABCs of Death (2013) - A mixed bag of shorts each with a letter of the alphabet to run with. Hit and miss but no matter what you're definitely guaranteed to be disturbed, offended, or bored at some point by the end. 3 out of 5.

Favorites include the letters K, T, V, W, X.

X was probably my fave.

Least favorites include A-D, G, I, P (by far the worst).

Cube (1997)
Dir. Vincenzo Natali

A low budget sci-fi(ish) drama that feels like a stage play.
When this first came out on VHS I lent it to everyone I knew and 90% of them hated it. :confused:
I loved it, and still do.

Gladiator last night on TNT. It's one of my favorite movies, alongside its soundtrack.

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society (2006)
Dir. Kenji Kamiyama

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society (2006)
Dir. Kenji Kamiyama

movie.

quote.

trout.

movie.

quote.

trout.

The best for last.

Ghost rider spirit of vengeance was a total fail..neither the plot nor the storyline..both were just out of place and acting was really weird..i think those who haven't watched it might not wanna have a look at it.

Dark Shadows (2012)

I quite enjoyed it! In fact to me it's way better than the old tv series and miniseries of the 70's and 90's. :)

Body Melt (1993) - Australian horror comedy about a line of experimental vitamins which cause your body to turn inside out and all sorts of other wacky effects. Besides the decent splatter/gore sfx there really isn't much here. The comedy is juvenile and the story is confusing. I was sucked in by the intriguing box art. 1 out of 5.

Wolfen (1981) - Investigation into a high-profile killing leads police to a secret society of supernatural wolves creatures (or something like that). A real slow burn which only speeds up in the last 20 minutes. The movie teases you as most of the deaths occur from first person POV as we see through the wolves Predator-like vision but their "design" ends up being a disappointment. 2 out of 5

and what did you think of it.

my last movie was Cube 3. D:

I didn't even realize this had been made until recently. it was really, really bad and I'm not hard to please with movies. the ending was particularly horrible, at the last second they try to tie it into the other movies in a super dumb way. urgh.

Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan

Parasite Eve (1997) - Not at all what I expected but it's a nice slow burn with a nice creep factor along the way. The ending was mostly what I didn't expect as the plot is mainly a love story with sci-fi and horror elements. Fans of the video games probably won't find this film entertaining. 3 missing nipples out of 5.

the great gatsby, 1974 version. oddly to me, i prefer the 2013, the 1974 is laaaame D:

Don't Go To Sleep (1982) - Surprisingly great acting in this tv movie about a family experiencing strange happenings in their new home after the death of their daughter. The children take it the hardest but when the other daughter begins seeing her ghost, more deaths occur. The ending moments gave me serious goosebumps. 3.5 out of 5

Total Recall (1990) - This childhood favorite was a great watch compared to the overly-serious remake. This one also contained something the new version did not: the sense that it all could have been a delusion, implanted memories by Rekall. So much fun. 4 out of 5.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters - On the outside it's your basic action film with one-liners, pure brute force, tough guy heroes, and a good vs evil plot but I'll admit, I had fun. 2.5 out of 5.

The Storm Riders (1998) - The movie is terrible, but perfect to fall asleep.

The New Guy - My brother recommended I should watch it, and I did. It was alright. I'm not a huge fan of teen flicks, but I liked that Eliza Dushku was in it.

I also watched Hot Rod after that, since it was also recommended, but didn't really care for this one as much.

Zombie Apocalypse (2011)

Months after a zombie plague has wiped out 90 percent of the American population, a small group of survivors fight their way cross-country to a rumored refuge on the island of Catalina.

1.5 out of 5 stars

.........................................

Dead Season (2012)

This is a film about a couple of people (Elvis and Tweeter) who meet up during the devastation of a zombie outbreak. They come across a guy who has some supplies and keys for a boat. They leave the Florida mainland and head towards an island. When they get there they are taken by a group of survivors to a gated complex with others living there. They soon fit in and find that there is more going on here than they thought. It soon becomes a fight for survival, and not just against the zombies.

1 out of 5 stars

Blood Beach (1980) - Seemingly a slasher based on the title and box art (screaming, flailing bikini girl stuck in the sand), it actually turned out to be a monster film. Like most low budget films of this kind, the creature isn't seen till the final moments (for mere seconds). Sort of a Tremors on the beach premise which spends most of its time with wise-cracking cops. Not as terrible as I expected but nothing particularly great either. 2 out of 5.

Blackout (1985) - Originally heard of this on an episode of Forensic Files where a man had taken an idea from the film to evade capture after killing his wife.

The story follows an amnesiac man (Keith Carradine) following a car accident who is later accused of the slaughter of his family. He of course has no recollection and acts completely different from the perp. The premise is absolutely intriguing and every part is well acted. Lighting is too dark at times. A nice hidden gem. 3.5 out of 5.

Possession (1981) - Bizarre drama which follows the disentegrating relationship between Mark (Sam Neill) and Anna (Isabelle Adjani). The film seemingly uses symbolism in the form of Anna's secret lover, a squelching tentacled creature. Much of the characters' motivations are mysterious and absurd. It truly is an assault on the viewer with powerful and unsettling scenes of breakdown. 4 out of 5.

A blast from the past. The only film I recall Isabelle Adjani being in is The Driver with Ryan O'Neil. I think that was an early Walter Hill film. Shame it ends too quickly.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Unrated Cut - I liked that the fight scenes were longer, and there is more stuff that explains certain things. Some scenes were a little more gruesome also.

The only new scene I didn't really care for, is when the sheriff is about to rape Gretel, but at the same time, it made it more rewarding to see his head get squashed.

But yeah, great cut.

Family Portraits: A Trilogy of America (2005) - Three short films from director Douglas Buck unflinchingly portray the twisted and underlying nature of family violence in America. Each one has disturbing violence but "Cutting Moments" takes the cake with its shocking gore and is truly the centerpiece of the trilogy. "Home" is the least memorable while "Prologue" with it's 50 minute running time is the most fleshed out but at times is like watching paint dry. 3 out of 5.

Pi (1998)
Dir. Darren Aronofsky

Quicksilver Highway (1997) - Lackluster Mick Garris effort using stories from Stephen King and Clive Barker in this anthology horror. Christopher Lloyd circles the wraparound story as some sort of creepy story collector (though he resembles one ugly transvestite). Both stories fail in acting and tension but it's not all bad. I had a semi-fun time with the goofy premises which kept me watching till the end. 2 out of 5.

Rabies (2010) - Israel's first horror feature starts out like a slasher flick with a "couple" trying to escape the clutches of a psychotic maniac but as the story continues, character motivation and actions become increasingly confusing. The title does not allude to the disease but to an infecting behavior between each of the many characters. Its biggest strength are the unexpected twists & turns which take place in the latter half of the film. 2 out of 5.

Battleship (2012) - Warships, aliens and Rihanna as an actress. I can not stop laughing... Really bad movie.

Savage Weekend (1979) - Sleazy early slasher about a group who takes in some country sights on a weekend away, only to run into a masked killer. This was the edited version which cut out all the gore and nudity, essentially neutering the film entirely. What's left isn't worth watching which is sad. Early acting appearances from William Sanderson and David Gale are nice though. 1 out of 5.

The Last Exorcism 2 (2013)
Didn't like it as much as the first

Seeing The Conjuring on Friday.

Pacific Rim - I'm a total dweeb for giant monster movies, and it had giants robots too. Yes. So I loved it. Definitely my favorite movie of 2013 so far and it had great special effects too. Can't wait for it to come out on blu-ray. I'd be even happier if it gets an extended cut!

The Kaiju's dimension reminded me of Phaaze from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption though. Heh.

Deadbeat at Dawn (1988) - While the look and feel of the film make it out to be a slice of 70s grindhouse cheese, it's truly amazing this was made in the late 80s. Writer/director Jim Van Bebber leads the film as Goose, a gangleader, who while looking for greener pastures is sucked back into the fray for a chance at revenge.

The incredibly low-budget, underground, gueriila-style filmmaking lends to the filthy feel it gives off. A truly unique adventure. 3.5 out of 5.

man of steel

it was good

Cape Fear (1991) - Watched this for the first time yesterday. Nowadays you don't really see the scope of Robert Deniro's acting prowess but this is one of his films where he goes above and beyond. Loved the entire cast as well. Cinematography felt Hitchcockian at times. 5 out of 5.

Twin Dragons (1992) - Far-fetched Jackie Chan tale about twins separated at birth: one a martial arts master mechanic and the other an ultra polite and sensitive concert maestro. The story takes a little while introducing its two leads (both played by Chan) but after some funny cases of mistaken identity the film really heats up. The comedy outshadows the action but its still prevalent in the later portion. The split screen scenes are dated but not too distracting. 3.5 out of 5.

Stoker (2013) - Intriguing editing and cinematography in Chan-wook Park's first American film about a girl coming to terms with her identity in the wake of her father's death. Despite taking place in our day and age, the characters all dress and act like it's a period film. The events flirt with you as you come to realize the family's dirty little secrets. 4 out of 5.

Pacific Rim was awesome. If you go in expecting giant robots vs monsters duking out and nothing else, you will not be disappointed.

I watched today Safe Haven. Very good movie for lovers. I recommend this film for people who likes romantic comedies.

Mama (2013) - Decent new horror flick from first time director Andr�s Muschietti. Though what really made me watch this was Guillermo del Toro's executive producer credit. Felt the thrills were there all the way up till the sentimental ending. I've heard complaints about the CGI in the film but it never bothered me and never felt out of place. The two little girls are the true stars of Mama. 3.5 out 5

Looker (1981) - Michael Crichton wrote and directed this sci-fi "thriller" which takes place in the world of advertising and unachievable good looks. I enjoyed the science fiction elements but the film is seriously lacking in the thriller department. I found much of the movie laughable and extremely dated. The premise is intriguing but plot holes along the way destroy its mystique.

But my biggest problem was that the last portion of the film builds absolutely no tension. One stupid song plays over and over the last 20 minutes. It bored me beyond belief. 1 out of 5.

Hehe. You're right on all points there. The BGM electronic theme never stopped. But I can't help myself - I still like this film. It has a strange quality about it. I like it in the same way I like Plan 9 from Outer Space, Battle Beneath the Earth, the Thing from Another Planet, Runaway (the Tom Seleck one). Tron (82) - if that makes any sense.

the lone ranger

The Call (2013) - Halle Berry plays a 911 operator who must save a kidnapped girl (Abigail Breslin) from the grasp of a demented killer. Tension is key in this film as scenes are mostly told in close-up. The editing is concise and jarring which works well with the material. The story spirals a bit out of control towards the end but I don't watch movies to see reality. I watch them to see things which would never happen. 4 out of 5

The Unborn (2009) - Girlfriend was in the mood for another bad movie so we watched this piece of drivel. I should have realized it would be complete shit when I noticed David S. Goyer was directing. He may have written the three most recent Batman films but he can't direct his way out of a paper bag. He also wrote it which is surprising since the dialogue may have been the very worst thing about it. The only thing about it I enjoyed was the sight-for-sore-eyes Odette Annable running around in her panties. 1 out of 5.

Tales from the Hood (1995) - Decent horror anthology which follows three gangbangers who look to score some "shit" at the local mortuary. The segments are varied and well done. Clarence Williams III steals the show with his eccentric performance of the mortician Mr. Simms. While dated, you can really tell the director (also the writer and actor in the film) put some real effort into the final product. 3 out of 5.

The Last Exorcism Part II - The possessed girl Nell slowly recovers from the events in the first film while experiencing ominous supernatural messages from the demon Abalam and his cult-followers. The film thankfully loses its found footage trappings for a more traditional route. It's a nice slow burn which fizzles out towards the end, leaving you hanging. 2 out of 5.

Side Effects (2013) - Steven Soderbergh directs this intriguing dramatic tale. The powerhouse cast including Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum, each submerging and resurfacing in a sea of lies. While the acting is the highlight, there was a lull in the center as Law had to redevise a plan of attack. Also a great stage for a story like this. 3.5 out of 5.

Species (1995) - Hadn't watched this in quite awhile and the sfx had aged badly but I still had fun watching a very unclothed Natasha Henstridge evade capture from an oddly coordinated crew. Certain team members are almost completely useless (Alfred Molina) while others are more than intriguing to watch (Forest Whitaker). 2.5 out of 5.

Last movie I saw was pacific Rim. Everyone on tumblr is in love with it. I don't know, it was too safe for me. Too predictable. The drifting with the kaiju was interesting...the cgi was also great...but i found myself just not caring. It was enjoyable but nothing notable. 7/10 for me.

Scalps (1983) - From the prolific B-movie "legend" Fred Olen Ray comes this badly cut tale about a Native American spirit which takes revenge on a group of young archaeology students. So much of the film is spent watching people travel from point A to B. Most of the score drowns out scenes where nothing is happening, and do I even need to mention the bad acting? Some might regard this as a 'so bad it's good' movie but really, it's just bad. 1 out of 5.

Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes (1989) - Surprisingly, this third Amityville Horror sequel was based off a book of the same name. It follows the evil as it cartoonishly escapes from one house to another in a creepy ass lamp. There it disrupts the home life of the Leacocks with a myriad of electrical and plumbing issues. For a tv movie it isn't that bad but it in no way lives up to the creepiness of the first few films. 2 out of 5.

Aftershock (2012) - What bothered me most about this disaster flick was not that it took 30 minutes to get to the earthquake nor the annoying characters but that many times the actors would be reacting to something off screen which would rarely be revealed. The CG looked terrible as well. 1.5 out of 5.

Killer Workout (1978) - Obscure 80s slasher about a gym plagued by murders. The soundtrack took over the muddled dialogue and there were more than plenty of pointless scenes of spandex clad hotties doing aerobics. Also probably one of the worst and most meaningless murder weapons in slasher history. 1 out of 5.

Home Sweet Home (1980) - A strange and dysfunctional family's thanksgiving dinner is interrupted by an mental institute escapee. Not much to say about this one. Annoying characters and no thrills whatsoever. Terrible lighting. Just bad period. 1 out of 5.

The actual movies I just saw from the Theater was "Man of Steel". It was a fine movie, the action was great.

I enjoyed seeing the scenes how Young Clark discovered his own power and learning to control it. I guess it feels like Smallville, come to think of it.

The Slayer (1982) - A very hard-to-find film about a group's vacation which turns sour when strange deaths and disappearances begin occuring. Sounds pretty straightforward except that one of the group's previous nightmares have actually foretold these events.

A great first outing for director J.S. Cardone. The lighting is amazing as most of the film takes place in the dead of night but I never failed to see the action. Though the ending is an utter cliche disappointment. 3.5 out of 5.

Stoker (2013) - Intriguing editing and cinematography in Chan-wook Park's first American film about a girl coming to terms with her identity in the wake of her father's death. Despite taking place in our day and age, the characters all dress and act like it's a period film. The events flirt with you as you come to realize the family's dirty little secrets. 4 out of 5.

Oh Stoker was one of the best i did see in last year...

Byzantium
Even that i really getting to lost hopes for a vampire movies these days, i was very suprised by this and in good way. I usually dont like when in vampire movie isnt shown a beast inside them, but in this case, i wasnt mind, because way how is story told is just reminds me classic narrators job, and it worked well.
After Hanna i believe Saoirse Ronan with acting ( despite to The host ) but with Gemma Arterton i had my doubts, but she was so great how i would never guesed, i recomend it...

R.I.P.D. - I figured this movie would be similar along the lines of Men In Black (which it kinda was), but... I dunno. It felt like I was watching a spoof movie at some times. The story seemed crammed, all over the place, and was pretty predictable. Probably the worst movie I've seen this year... wouldn't watch it again. Good thing I waited until it went to the cheap seats.

Recently rewatched the French horror film Inside. I now plan on purchasing it. I love the lighting throughout and the unflinching gore and brutality. Some of the CG effects aren't that well done but the practical blood and guts (literally) sfx are represented well.

Also watched Evil Dead (2013), Edward Scissorhands, and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark over the past few days.

I guess I'm on an E kick.

^ I love horror films, I'll have to check it out :)

I recently watched the Bay, a type of horror film ( found footage style ) It wasn't bad, enough to creep me out haha :D

The Lords of Salem - Slow and nonsensical witch tale which comes off more like a 90 minute music video than an actual feature. The film is more visuals than substance. This makes it very difficult to keep your interest. Inane, pointless and a complete waste of time. I actually laughed out loud when the credits began to roll. I just couldn't believe the movie ended on that note. 1.5 out of 5.

Pain & Gain

Pain & Gain

I hate Michael Bay but for some reason I really enjoyed that movie....

King Ralph (1991) - Classic fish out of water story about an uncouth John Goodman incredulously becoming the King of England. Rented it because of fond childhood memories but it let me down in the laugh department.

Peter O' Toole plays straight man to Goodman's fat slob Ralph (and now I want to watch Ratatouille :)) and John Hurt plays villain. By the end I was pleased overall but it's nothing I would ever watch again or recommend. 2.5 out of 5.

Species II (1998) - After a mission to Mars brings back an alien in heat, the government uses the second "species" alien (already grown in a lab) to aid them in hunting it down. Sort of a Hannibal Lecter/Buffalo Bill thing going on here.

The story is pretty lame and full of plotholes (why the government keeps entrusting Michael Madsen to their most dangerous problems is beyond me). The CG is a little better than the last film but is still pretty terrible by today's standards. But the true highlight is the amount of gore and practical alien effects. There are definitely a number of nightmare-inducing scenes in this film. Slimy, gross, and at times sexy if that makes any sense. 2.5 out of 5.

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987) - Widely known as one of the worst films ever, this strange flick follows the gross-out adventures of a group of malformed children (aliens?) as they aid a runt kid get revenge on bullies and such.

They get the Kids' designs right but their mouths barely move and they're extremely creepy for children and adults alike. There's hardly any plot and at times it felt like I was watching Barney & Friends as the GPK sang at certain points. The humor fits the card series the film is based off and I actually chuckled at a few moments (I'm a child I know). 1 out of 5

V/H/S 2 (2013) - Bloody and exciting anthology horror sequel about a series of videotapes which will inevitably cause your doom (or whatever). It's a fun and disgusting ride for horror fans with ghosts, zombies, aliens, etc. I haven't decided if I like it more than its predecessor but it will definitely end up in my movie library one day. 3.5 out of 5

Identity Thief (2013) - It took me a little while to get into this comedy but there were enough moderate-sized laughs to keep me watching till the end. It is a completely cliche road trip film with corn-veniences galore but in the end it was worth the rental. 2.5 out of 5.

Psycho. The 1998 Gus van Sant version. Really liked. However I am going to watch the original and compare.

dragon ball z battle of gods.
it was average, not as entertaining as i thought it would be.
i expected a lot of death and destruction a la majin boo.
aside from goku and vegeta, all other "z warriors" were just there for the sake of being there, doing nothing and looking angry

Gravity (2013) - Amazing sfx, cinematography, score and performances accompany this inspiring space tale which follows an under-experienced astronaut (Sandra Bullock) as she faces one tribulation after another. The film sets you at ease in the early moments but after the shit hits the fan the tension never decreases. There were a few scenes which lulled the pace but they never lasted too long. 4 lucky grabs out of 5.

Kick-Ass 2

Rush. The next best thing about Formula 1 next to Ayrton Senna Documentary. Great racing scenes. No visual effects involves other than using the tricks with the cameras all over the places. Plus, great score by Hans Zimmer.

Turistas (2006) - A group of American tourists in Brazil end up victims to an organ stealing ring. The characters (pro- and antagonist) are complete stereotypes and their personalities wear thin very early on. The climax is messy, confusing and unappealing to the eye. 1.5 out of 5.

the highwaymen 2004

Gravity [2013]
Am I the only one who wasn't taken by this film?

Technically it's gobsmacking, and it's a miracle of motion tracking, but the story really didn't grab me — partly because I didn't begin to care what happened to Bullock's character — or Clooney's, for that matter — and partly because, having studied physics at university, I was just too distracted by all the Bad Science (and there was a lot of it) that kept throwing me out of the film.

I think it was Cabin in the Woods on Netflix

Isola (2000) - J-horror about a psychic who aids a young girl suffering from multiple-personality disorder. The premise is decent but this movie moves like molasses. It took me multiple tries just to finish watching it once. The action is few and far between and the mystery only starts to unfold late in the story. 2 out of 5.

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) - A somewhat seedy slasher about a young man traumatized by Santa who through a strange turn of events dons the holiday fat suit and punishes the naughty.

I'm surprised this slasher is still a hidden gem. It's absolutely classic and the story plays out well and makes a lot sense. It's shot well and in the dvd release I watched, the uncut version is preserved. 3.5 out of 5.

My dvd was a double feature so it came with the sequel but I am aware of three more a sequels after that which I may or may not track down.

Aliens (1986) (Special Edition)

I watched Alien twice before that and thought the sequel couldn't possibly be better.
Then I watched Aliens and loved every second of it even more. Even with the DVD stuttering and dropping frames for some reason.

Carrie (2013) - This remake of the '76 classic is obviously meant for a wider audience of teens but despite that I think the actors did a great job. Julianne Moore is by far the best actor in this film. Her portrayal of Carrie's religious fanatic mother is oppressive.

Despite the efforts to downplay the looks of Chlo� Grace Moretz, she is still too pretty for this role but she did a nice job with the painfully unsociable but entirely relatable Carrie White.

For fans of the original, there isn't too much new territory beyond some technological updates and while the expected climax is fun to watch, I don't think it lives up to de Palma's classic. 3 out of 5.

Lake Mungo (2008) - Documentary/ found footage type horror film about a family whose daughter drowns and ends up haunting their residence soon after. There is of course much more going on here but I wouldn't want to give too much away.

This movie creeped me out in such new and creative ways. Not the kind of BOO! in your face scares but that kind which slowly dawns on you as realisation sets in. Very smart and well acted as well. 4 out of 5.

The Great Escape.

Best WWII movie!

The World's End: definitely will watch again. I love the Blood and Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy, even more so after seeing this one. It was great to see something fresh, funny, and witty, tying together a sci-fi mystery, pub crawl film into a fun ride. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reversing their roles, as Simon is usually the serious one and Nick being the whacky nuisance, was fun to see. They always have good chemistry together.
5/5. No issues really. Maybe if it was a bit longer.

Thor: The Dark World - I thought it had more action than the first which was good. It was cool to hear some references and some cameos from the Avengers also. I seen it in 3D and it was kinda flat, so I wouldn't recommend 3D to save a few bucks. I liked it though.

Wolverine: Extended cut. Not a lot new added. Still good, though.

Monsters University - I loved Inc. so of course I had to see this one. I actually think this one is better than Inc. Mainly cause it showed more back story to Mike and Sully, and how they got to where they were in Inc. Definitely one of my favorite Disney/Pixar movies. For sure buying this on blu-ray.

The Haunting (1999) - Decided to revisit this one recently. One of those big name CG heavy remakes. It runs too long and just bored me. 1 out of 5.

I, Madman (1989) - A nice little hidden gem with a few low points. The story really sucked me in and I related well to the main character. The claymation sfx were poor and should have been done differently. It's a rare movie that makes me want to sit down and read a book, and I mean that in a good way. 3 out of 5.

The Bride with White Hair (1993)
Dir. Ronny Yu

It's not the best the genre has to offer but it's decent enough. Plus, Brigitte Lin and Leslie Cheung are always entertaining.

thor 2. it was actually pretty good.

The Heat (2013) - Paul Feig directs this odd couple cop movie starring Sandra Bullock as the stuck up FBI agent and Melissa McCarthy as the foul mouth local beat cop. The two characters are way over-the-top to the point of being forced. There's a few chuckles to be had but not as many as there should have been. The great supporting cast somewhat makes up for it. 2.5 out of 5.

In Bruges. I cannot recommend that movie enough. The funniest tragedy I have ever seen. Be warned, it has some very dirty language.

I saw a few in a row.

Man Of Steel

The Hobbit EXTENDED

The Wolverine EXTENDED

Recommend all. Especially the last two.

I just watched This is the End! :D

Pretty good movie! Had a few good laughs!

Children of the Corn (1984) - Having never seen the original, I decided to give it a try. Kind of drab and the antagonists aren't very menacing. The sfx are dated but it didn't bother me too much. I was interested in seeing who or what this "He Who Walks Behind the Rows" was and tbh I'm still quite puzzled. It's amazing this has spawned so many sequels since the original isn't that great. 1.5 out of 5.

Species III (2004) - Low budget sequel begins events directly after the last film with a scientist who takes in the new full bred species gal as she battles deadly half-breeds trying to mate with her. Much like the two films before, it's quite gross but not in a cool way. The story and dialogue are muddled by seemingly bad science mumbo-jumbo. Almost everything reeks of a Syfy original flick except for the copious amounts of nudity (but no sex) but this doesn't save it from being a complete waste of time. 1 out of 5.

Tokyo Gore Police (2008) - Totally sick, but very entertaining.

We're the Millers (2013) - Very funny and raunchy roadtrip comedy. Having not watched SNL in years, Jason Sudeikis is an almost unknown for me but he played the main role well. The rest of the Millers were equally as great. 3.5 out of 5.

All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006) - For a film lying on the pre-distribution shelves for years, I expected it to be gem but alas it was over-hyped. In an early role, Amber Heard plays the newly-formed high school it girl who ends up fighting for her life when people start dying at a weekend away with friends.

The slasher influence is obvious but it never really builds enough tension and starts off very abruptly. By the end I was yawning. Filmed well but lackluster. 2 out of 5.

The Perks of Being A Wallflower. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1659337)

LOVED IT! 11/10. Fucking cried at the end.

Didn't read the book so suck it.
Hard.

Left Bank (2008) - Belgian horror/thriller about a recuperating athlete who moves into a new apt where strange things occur. I could go deeper than that but it would give things away. This slow burn is best enjoyed without much prior knowledge. The mysterious plot is what grabs you but I did like how the characters are developed first.

The photography lingers quite a bit but I feel this is to set a certain enigmatic tone for the film. The ending is inconsistent for a horror film. 3 out of 5.

The Hunger Games: Catching fire (2013) - Went in expecting nothing (was dragged along by my sisters who love THG). Surprisingly very enjoyable and the scenes in the arena are some of the best action scenes I've seen in a movie this year.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was on TV but played the Extended version...

I can't believe I just watched all this...
PONIES The Anthology III - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPW9ki-IfZ8)

Dragonslayer (1981) a restored version.

Someone took the North American DVD and resized it to 1024xW dimensions.
They used quite a bit of Avisynth filters to denoise/degrain it and remove any aliasing.

Still there was some banding apparent in the movie where dark scenes were heavy. The smoke and clouds especially.

But it was overall thee best version I watched.
It can be found on thepiratebay easily enough.

28 Days (2000) - I realized the other day that between my girlfriend and I we owned 10 Sandra Bullock films. I had not seen this one. A very indie dark comedy about a woman going through rehab. Tons of familiar faces line the supporting cast. A nice, quirky anti-drug film. 3 out of 5.

Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - A co-worker recommended this one. I was skeptical since I'm not a huge Nic Cage fan and it's an action movie involving cars, but I was pleasantly surprised by how fun the film was. There was one effects shot near the end that was completely laughable but other than that the action was sound. 3.5 out of 5.

The Mangler Reborn (2005) - The second sequel to The Mangler (1995) follows a man possessed by the titular machine. He must feed it victims in order to keep his own body from rotting. Despite being an extremely low-budget venture, I have no pity for its shortcomings, the droning and repetitive music being the worst. Everything about it screams indie horror. It has no variety nor flare. 1 out of 5.

My Amityville Horror (2012) - Documentary which mainly centers around Daniel Lutz and his first-hand account of his time spent in the infamous Amityville house. Daniel is such a good subject for the film since he acts like such a whack-job. I found his stories fascinating, bizarre and some extremely far-fetched. The affect of the media attention on his childhood is quite saddening. 3 out of 5.

Kwaidan (1964) - Literally meaning "ghost stories", this anthology film frames four segments based off Japanese folklore. The sets are amazingly beautiful and well done. Sometimes it's like watching a living painting. The camerawork is thoughtful and methodical.

Though this could be categorized as a horror film, each story is a very slow burn and really begs your attention. It's almost three hours long but I was glad I watched it in one sitting. 4 out of 5.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - I gotta say, I definitely thought this was way better than the first one. I haven't read the books, but I guess there were 2 people added in the story to make it more interesting. Which it did.

This movie also has the freaking coolest looking dragon ever!!!! Of course it leaves you with another cliffhanger too... :rolleyes:

Cyborg (1989) - Early Jean-Claude Van Damme film. Post-apocalyptic and cheesy as hell. The story is paper thin but we've all seen this before: JCVD has revenge on his mind. He goes up against the main baddie and fails miserably. He fights through the pain and adversity and in one big sweaty final fight he prevails, slow-motion and all.

The story moves slow as we see JCVD show off his softer side. The outfits and dialogue are ridiculous. I could go on and on. While not one of my favorites, it's still a fun guilty pleasure movie for me. 2 out of 5.

Oldboy, the Korean movie.

I wonder how close to the story they're going to keep it for the american remake.

70 sickening steps out of 100.

Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) - The first film was an utter letdown for me. Since not having seen the original since it came out on dvd, the immediate continuation of the events just confused me. The scares were predictable and I was never invested much in the characters. The fact that the only thing I enjoyed in the film were Specs & Tucker's antics is downright sad. 1 out of 5.

The Hangover Part III - While I enjoyed the first film and the sequel was just okay, this one was even worse. Most of it is completely devoid of laughs except for a few moments of shock comedy and scenes starring Melissa McCarthy. Just another useless sequel tacked on to make more money at the box office. 1 out of 5.

Interesting tidbit: the scenes of the outside of the Tijuana police station were actually filmed at the exterior of the Nogales, AZ Post Office. The house my mom currently lives in is just a short walking distance away. I've been to that PO many times.

i saw the devil.


i need to look up more korean films

47 Ronin - I always liked Japanese culture in general, so of course I had to see this. It was different and better than what I thought it would be. For sure getting this on blu-ray.

Shrooms (2007) - Formulaic slasher about a group consisting of the usual fare (pothead, douchebag tough guy, fragile main girl, slutty friend, etc.) who venture into the woods for some drug-use.

The story tries to shake things up with the hallucination or reality? scenarios but it ends up confusing and inevitably boring and cliche. Slashers are generally cliche but this one offered almost nothing new to the genre. 1 smooth-talking cow out of 5.

American Hustle. Arguably a fancy dress-up of a romantic drama, yet surprisingly still entertaining.

Mischief Night - My gf and I sometimes like to take a chance on seedy looking horror movies we rent at Redbox. This one ended up being a decent watch for such a low-budget indie horror. The concept has been done to death but if this had been released in 1982 it would be a nice hidden slasher gem. Acting was pretty good as well. 2.5 out of 5.

The World's End - Heard mixed reviews on this one but I loved it. Extremely funny, well acted and exciting. I really enjoyed how long it took for the sci-fi element to take off. It gave a chance to familiarize with the characters. 4 out of 5.

Actually enjoyed this more than Shaun of the Dead.

"Her"

Incredible work by everyone involved.

Road Trip - was awesome even the 3rd time watching!

Fallen Angels (2002) - I couldn't find this film on a google search of "Fallen Angels IMDb". That's how easily forgettable this film is. Instead I had to peruse through Michael Ironside's filmography.

Jeff Fahey also "stars" in this turd about a documentary crew killed off one by one by a hooded killer in their attempts to shoot at an abandoned reform school. Everything about this film is either shoddy, cheap or cliche. The only saving grace is all the hot tail in the film but even that is buggered up by the lack of nudity. 0 out of 5.

Finally watched Wolf of Wall Street. Just crazy film.

I do laugh for all my aunts and uncles that were like "Oh, I heard about that movie, I plan to go see it." Yeah, it'll be a little overwhelming for people over 50.

Yeah, it'll be a little overwhelming for people over 50.

Oh please. Can we get our head out of our sweeping generalisations, maybe?

Just saw Jurassic Park 3D :)

I, Frankenstein - At first, I wasn't sure how to feel about Frankenstein being a demon hunter, but it was an interesting rendition. I loved the Underworld movies and the same producers made this movie so of course I had to see it anyway. I think it was a little too short, and maybe could have had a little bit longer fight scenes, but it was better than I expected.

Pok�mon: Jirachi Wishmaker. :roflworf:

Summer Rental (1985) - Fish out of water, middle class vs rich, family vacation type John Candy flick. Somewhat standard comedy fare but if you're a fan of Candy you'll enjoy it so much more. Rip Torn also does a nice job. 3 big farts out of 5.

Hobbit/Smaug - Loved the film, just wasn't a fan of wearing 3D glasses for 3 hours

Going Berserk (1983) - The absolute worst John Candy film I have ever seen (even The Clown Murders was more tolerable). It's a lowbrow and lewd spoof film. I may have chuckled once or twice but that was it. Scenes with Candy talking about his dick are literally bottom rung. 0 out of 5. Avoid at all costs.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 - The story is basically a play on Jurassic Park, it even recreates the scene of the tremors seen in the glass of water (this time a fat belly). Incredibly imaginative and absolutely hilarious. If you're a fan of the first film you'll love it even more. I'm 29 years old and I still found it a joy to watch. 4 out of 5

Ender's Game. i thought it was pretty good. its been ages since i've read the book but it felt like they only left out a few subplots and didn't really change much. just wish Bean had more facetime.

Black Circle Boys (1997) - Based on a true story of one boring murder. They add some satanism in the mix to make it more interesting but it fails. I dozed off a few times during bland scenes of run-of-the-mill teenage angst and destruction. Acting is simply okay but it doesn't save the film from being a complete bore. 1 out of 5.

Battle Royale (2000) - An amazingly violent and entertaining film about a class of teenagers forced to kill each other till one remains. Most people will think of Hunger Games when they hear that premise but this film isn't a watered-down teeny knock-off. It's disturbing, brutal, absurd and loud as hell. My favorite component was the music, using classical music over scenes of complete mayhem was genius, leaving me with a sick smile on my face.

It's no wonder it took 11 years for the film to be released in the States. 4.5 out of 5.

Battle Royale (2000) - An amazingly violent and entertaining film about a class of teenagers forced to kill each other till one remains. Most people will think of Hunger Games when they hear that premise but this film isn't a watered-down teeny knock-off. It's disturbing, brutal, absurd and loud as hell. My favorite component was the music, using classical music over scenes of complete mayhem was genius, leaving me with a sick smile on my face.

It's no wonder it took 11 years for the film to be released in the States. 4.5 out of 5.

Here in England both BR and BR2 films were available on DVD around a year after the Japanese theatrical releases. HMV even carried a Special Edition 'Steelbook'. Also both have been on terrestrial TV a couple of years later. Personally, I can't say they're any 'worse' than other films that have been on the telly, which leads me to think the UK Censor is an adolescent male. xD

Ender's Game - Maybe since I'm so familiar with the book, but the film really fell flat for me. Like they were just going through the motions from the book. I was never once excited or surprised in any way. It was fun seeing certain characters that I followed for years in the series come to life but other than that it was a letdown. Harrison Ford was flavorless. 2 out of 5.

It did make me want to read the book again though. When I was 13, Ender's Game was such a revelation for me and may have been my gateway drug into the world of science fiction if I remember correctly.

The Last Slumber Party (1988) - Bottom rung slasher about an escaped mental patient in scrubs stalking a group of "teenagers" with a bloody scalpel. Trite I know, but it could have been fun. Sadly there was no fun to be had, only coma-inducing scenes of amateur filmmaking. 0 out of 5.

Terror at Tenkiller (1986) - Slightly more adult "slasher" about two women who are stalked by a killer on a weekend away at the lake. Nothing happens in this movie for 40 minutes, nothing interesting that is. Acting slightly better than Last Slumber Party but still an absolute cure for insomnia. 0 out of 5.

Punchline (1988) - Tom Hanks plays a character out of his nice guy typecasting in this funny and touching story of a housewife's desire to feel special and make people laugh. Damn, that sounded corny. Weird hearing Hanks say 'fuck' and be a complete jerk to people. Very well acted and written.

Though I felt Sally Fields was a weird love interest for Hanks seeing how she played his mother subsequently in Forrest Gump. 3.5 out of 5.

Devil's Pass (2013) - Renny Harlin directs this found footage faux documentary about the Dyatlov Pass incident. Characters are the usual fare and it really drags along till the final moments. Sfx are video game quality. 1.5 out of 5.

The Darkest Hour (2011) - Bland alien invasion flick. Some interesting ideas but badly written characters ruin it. Terrible sfx. 1 out of 5.

Old Boy (USA remake)

It wasn't all that bad as most people made it out to be.
My guess for people hating it: die hard fans of the original Korean version and also because it's a Spike Lee film (most people just hate Spike Lee because he's automatically racist?).

Compared to the original, it's got more gritty edginess to it. The violence is forceful and leaves an image in your head. The story is darker and leaves a foul taste in your head. Nothing is implied, it's all drawn out for you.
On it's own, it's very violent and twisted. It's a damn dark film. It's quite decent as a stand-alone film. I can see friends and family watching it and saying it was fucked up.

Differences?

Story is cut down drastically and really leaves nothing to the imagination.

The original version was sick with the incest. But it was more or less of an undertone. And compared to the American remake, it's very light.

The sister's death was very cheesy, as per Asian cinematic standards. If you really look back to that scene, it plays out like a college student project.
The camera shots are nice. But the quality of the lighting and care taken into the appearance of the shots are horrid. It's like daytime soap opera quality, visually, that is.
The American version appears as if it's trying to win an MTV Movie Award or Teen's Choice Award. It's very rich in color and the lighting overall fits without going drastically in a cheap direction.

In defence of the Korean version, the transition from the flashback to the real world was nice, though. But that entire scene wasn't aimed to win any graphics or "best editing" awards. It was only a plot point and a story marker. It doesn't have to be anything, visually.

The American version of the incest story was far sicker. The whole bloody family, fuck. I suppose with HBO's "Game of Thrones", you HAVE to step it up from just sibling incest.
American remakes tend to go overboard with story elements and go for the most extreme they can write.

Off-topic example of remakes going to extremes:
With the "re-imagining" of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street", they removed the whole concept of that he could possibly be innocent and came for wrongful murder. No, in the remake, they make him an outright child molester/rapist. And they go to a very strong extreme to illustrate his character. A lot of Freddy fans didn't like this extreme direction. Although the remake did have a lot of strong "dream" elements to it. The micronaps, the tar/blood floor, the dream/brain facts, the pharmacist scene all added to its few positive points.

The Korean film is much greater at story telling than it is visually telling.

Visuals:

It doesn't provide nearly as much distinct visuals as the original Korean had.
The original version has a lot of quirky scenes that just put you out of place and confuse you. It's weird for a lot of visuals.
The American version takes those out and gives a reason to everything.

The famous grass+chest scene that we see in the original and the remake are completely different.
The original has the grass on top of a building. Which makes no sense, to use Westerner's at least.
I don't know, it might be a trend to have grass growing on top of your buildings in Korea.
My guess is it was either meant to be some abandoned garden or they just wanted to make Old Boy feel uncomfortable and confused when he first awakes from inside the chest. I mean, why even a chest? Why the grass? Why the top of a building? Is it all a metaphor I missed? Is it just to visually confuse you as well as the main protagonist?

No such questions to the American remake. Only one thing really stands out of the ordinary: that yellow umbrella.
The numbered marks: what do they present? Was it a clue as to how long he was intended to be locked up? I guess so.
Same way he marked himself. Which he never thought about the umbrella as he did it so the umbrella really serves no real purpose except to serve as an homage to the quirky visual styles of the Korean version (sans the flashback campiness).

Between the misplaced environments, the sorceress who hypnotizes the progratonist, and the squid, the Korean film is much more pleasing to watch and stimulates your entertained half of the brain. Even the opening scene is a huge stimulant as its done in a different film style than the rest of the film.

The opening scene to the Korean original was done with a cheaper camera and little to no "studio quality" as compared with the rest of the film.
It was improvised, unscripted, and established as a "documentary-style" camera shot.
It gave off a natural feel to the introduction of the character.

The opening scene to the American remake is all Hollywood. You don't get a solid placement of the character. He's like processed meat: no real substance.

The American remake just has good ol' Western cinematography. Nice shots, good camera angles. The sets are very normal, the costumes are very standard except for fucking SLJ.
There's really nothing to the film visually, except for its dark atmosphere.
And, these days, dark atmospheres are appealing and drawing in the audiences since Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy.

The hallway fight scene:

Is much longer and more cinematically effective in the Korean version.

The American version seems much shorter. It's also not really a hallway either. It's three floors but we only get one long, continuous shot of two floors of fighting before it ends.

Mind you, the fighting style in the American version is very violent. It's quick and effective. When he wants to put someone down, he does with the least amount of time as we see earlier on in the film when he first gets out.

While it's neat to see him go floor-by-floor, I would have liked to watched a longer fight sequence.

However, I'm willing to bet American audiences won't stand for that sort of thing before they lose interest. Or the MPAA steps in.

Continuous shots, going floor by floor was dominated by Tony Jaa's "The Protector", so I guess Spike Lee didn't feel a need to go through some lengthy sequence. As long as he kept it for a continuous shot, he kept faithful to the original. :rolleyes:

The bad guys:

Fucking SLJ's hair...
Seriously.

Also, the main bad guy has a chick for a bodyguard. That was neat. While it lasted.
The roles of the bad guys are cut down a lot in this version. You almost forget they're there.
Literally, everyone had a much longer story and played more to the sick game in the Korean original.

Oh well. I guess this is one strong focal point that Korean die hard fans target when they talk about the American version.

The bad guy's stories do add more to the effect.
But I guess with the sickest version that Spike Lee went for allowed for severe reductions in the bad guy business.

The ending:

Fucking SLJ's hair...
Seriously.

It was a neat ending. Very different than the original. Still effective.
I laughed when the end credits popped up.
It wasn't a tragic story. It was comedy.

The Korean original is tragic. Not funny, bro.

I suppose going to a hypnotist was extreme and surreal for American audiences that they decided to keep everything practical.
The original has some voodoo going on. A bit unrealistic but visually entertaining for aesthetic purposes.
You don't need an explanation for "ancient medicine" or mythological backgrounds to cultures still heavily in touch with their ancient ways.

(Most of) North America? Oldest medicine or "voodoo" is whatever is being advertised from that Lakota medicine commercials.
And whatever goes on in Mexico.

Box Office North America imports its ancient medical knowledge from movies with Jackie Chan or English (England) films that are time periods.

So this American ending is quite fitting and makes more sense, for its Western audiences.
Giving the original Korean ending requires people to suspend their disbelief and accept some form of voodoo in a film that didn't start out with any indication of sorcery being involved.

The acting:
Both protagonists are great actors.
Had Spike Lee went for a 2.5 hour story rather than a 100 minute compression, Josh Brolin would have had more time to flesh out his character.

USA: For a surprisingly short film, it sure takes a while to get into Brolin's character. He doesn't seem to be "real" until he finds the mouse.
Korean: The opening scene really gets you into the character. You know what type of person he is and isn't forced on you to be a Teen's Choice Award. Like it's really part of the story and feels like it belongs there and has to be that way.

The Monitor:
Done way better in the Korean original. No fucked up hair and not SLJ.
SLJ as an actor has gone downhill for the longest time. We all know it. All he needed in this film was a kilt and a golf club.
Fucking hair.

The main bad guy:
Much better in the Korean version. Still creepy in the American remake.
Perhaps someone like Guy Pearce and his creepy black gloves would have made a better antagonist.
Nothing outstanding for the guy in the American remake. It was just his story that gave him a stronger impact of a sick villain than the Korean original.


Judgement: Redesigned for the attention span of violent, rowdy North American audiences who want something as harsh as a Quintin Tarantino film but much under 2 hours.

I like the actors (but, fuck, SLJ's hair...) and the directing was decent. I would watch it again if a friend wanted to watch it.

In contrast, the film is a decent 6/10.
Alone, it's a good 7/10.

The original: 9/10.

The difference between a 6 and a 7 are quite huge, btw.

Thor: The Dark World - I tend to enjoy the more cosmic Marvel characters like Thor so I really enjoyed this one. Loki, of course, is the most intriguing character in the entire film. The comic relief of Kat Dennings is ever present. Though the showdown in the third act was a bit short-lived. 3.5 out of 5.

Dario Argento's Dracula - Argento hasn't made a decent film in years and this mess of a film proves it once and for all that he has lost his touch. It looks terrible, the sfx are second-rate, the acting wooden. When a film is seemingly made just to show off some 3D effects, it never turns out well (i.e. Craven's A Soul to Take). Some nudity here and there (including Argento's daughter Asia's) doesn't save it either. 0 out of 5.

Compliance - As amazing as it might seem, this film is based off true events. Inspired by a series of scams that spanned a decade, a fast food joint is targeted by a man impersonating a police officer who scams the manager into strip searching a female employee (among other lewd acts).

The film is absolutely cringe-worthy and left me with a sick feeling in my gut. One of those movies where you yell at the screen as people do some very stupid things but it all actually happened (many times over). 4 out of 5.

rewatched the robocop trilogy. liked part 3 better than 2 this time. if only weller was in it.

Driving Miss Daisy (1989) - One of those films I've seen parodied over and over but have never actually watched. Thought it was amusing and well acted. Also thought the make-up effects were very well done. Thought it might become a bit of a tearjerker but it never did. I enjoyed it but not much really happened in the film. 3 out of 5.

Mother's Day (1980) - Early Troma film with a very Last House on the Left type feel. Seedy and somewhat standard affair of three women camping in the woods who are kidnapped and molested by a backwoods family. They escape and plan their revenge.

Starts off a bit goofy but it soon becomes a difficult watch. By the end, the film is satisfying. 3 out of 5.

Thought the remake was better in this case.

Well hello...

The last movie i saw was indeed The Book Thief. Not as bad as all that - but full of problems. Namely the silly German accents, chocolate box cinematography and the fact that when Liesel is described as being, and I quote "filthy" by Emily Watson, she's clearly just stepped out of make up and looks radiant! Death's narration was pretty patchy too - kept forgetting about him hovering about over proceedings! Worse still, the occasional German word slips out - "Nein" and, err, "und" being two of the ones the director thought us 'clever' enough to understand, bless us!

Like I said - not all that bad!

titanic for the first time !!!! lol

300: Rise of an Empire - I thought this was actually pretty good, but the first 300 movie is a little better. It seemed like some of the fight scenes and the massive blood splatter were kinda exaggerated since it seemed like it was made to show off 3D effects, but it was still a good movie I thought other than that.

In Dreams (1999) - Thriller about a woman whose lucid dreams correspond to a serial killer's future moves. Sounds a bit trite, which it is, and the over-the-top acting from both Annette Bening and Robert Downey, Jr. doesn't help much. The story feels a little underdeveloped as well. I do however appreciate how unique and weird it can be though. 2.5 out of 5.

Captain Phillips Very Gd Film Hanks Is Brill [As Always]

P2 (2007) - Bare bones story of a beautiful woman trapped in a parking garage with an obsessed parking attendant on Christmas Eve. While this kind of thriller has been done before, it's well worth a watch for horror fans. Some decent violence, long drawn-out chase scenes and plenty of cleavage from Rachel Nichols. 3 out of 5.

The director would go on to make the impressive remake of Maniac.

Escape Plan. Watched just because Jim Caviezel was in it, had low expectations but I quite liked it.

300: Rise Of An Empire

wolf of wall street had low expectations was awesome, about half an hour to long

Battle of the Damned - Dolph Lundgren plays a merc on a search & rescue mission in zombie town. And there are robots, which is a pretty cool concept for a zombie film though it's too bad it was so poorly executed. Thought some of the supporting cast did a decent job but many of the action scenes were laughable. 1.5 out 5.

Machete Kills - If you understand that this is a play on bad grindhouse films then you will be greatly entertained, as I was. Danny Trejo returns as the titular character with another strange cast (including Lady Gaga and Mel Gibson). The cheesy action is groan-inducing and absolutely hilarious. 3 out of 5.

Europa Report - Please don't compare this found footage space exploration film to Apollo 18 because it is nothing like it. This one is a slow-burn with great pacing and a creepy atmosphere. It does play out like a murder-by-numbers slasher. As soon as someone is alone you can bet they're the next to go. 3.5 out of 5.

Riddick - Even though the events played out do take place after the last two Riddick films, it really goes back to Pitch Black as the infamous shiny-eyed badass returns to face off against another horde of strange creatures in this CGI-heavy sci-fi adventure. Vin Diesel plays the character so well. I hope this is a franchise that lasts. 3.5 out of 5.

And just seen Grand Budapest Hotel - how much more Wes Anderson could this have been? Very, very funny - especially the daft ski/sledge chase! Ralph Fiennes is excellent too!

Looking forward to The Double and Noah...

Just watched Hitchcock's Foreign Correspondent (1940) and really enjoyed it!

The Lake House (2006) - A bit confusing at first but if you don't over-analyze the whole time travel thing it can be an interesting take on the love story. While not nearly as funny, it reminded me of the romantic element in Groundhog Day where connecting the two people was like a puzzle. 3 out of 5.

What Women Want (2000) - This film certainly had its moments but ran on a bit too long. The "reading women's thoughts" gimmick ran out of steam early and the doting Mel Gibson to every woman's need just became annoying very quickly. 1.5 out of 5.

Jaws: The Revenge, The Land Before Time, and All Dogs Go To Heaven. Of course, the only good parts of Jaws 4 are the scenes of Judith Barsi. Haven't seen ADGTH in several years. I forgot how much I love that movie. Haven't seen Slam Dance or Eye Of The Tiger yet.

Amber Alert (2012) - Found footage tale about a group of friends who follow a vehicle described on an amber alert warning. It's an interesting premise for an 80 minute movie but the camera barely moves and the characters bicker at one another to the point where you wish they would just kill each other and put us out of our misery.

The ending scene takes place in a pitch black room and stops abruptly when the characters apparently die. I find it hard to believe the camera operator wouldn't have turned on the night vision. Nearly all modern video cameras have that feature.

Though it was interesting to see how it divided the room I was watching it with. Some would have just called it in to the police and ended their responsibility there. Others would have followed the car far beyond their civil duty. 2 out of 5.

The Dark Crystal. Now, for it's time (and that it's aimed for younger audiences) the special effects and costume designs were phenomenal. I loved the way actual set pieces were used, the various creatures looking so unique, and the nostalgia I got watching it. I'd give it a 4 out of 5. There's effort, cool things to look at, even a book that holds more of mythology behind the characters, but there's some pretty cheesy moments. Still...

doing a marathon of james bond movies in order. just watched dr no.

Next Friday - Film follows Craig out of the hood into the 'burbs where he hides out from Deebo. Chris Tucker doesn't return and instead we get Craig's pathetic cousin Day-Day (Mike Epps). The comedy fails on so many levels. There are a few good scenes but I don't plan on watching this one again. 2 out of 5.

Also I could have gone a few lifetimes without seeing Jacob Vargas in a thong.

The last movie I saw was Monty Python and the Holy Grail, classic

Noah:
I...I'm not sure how I feel about this film.

I LOVE that they went with the 'no-longer-canon'-crazy-even-for-a-religious-text-book version of 'Noah's Ark', but at the same time...
Eh, there just wasn't anything outstanding done.

The performances were all solid, with Hermine showing that she's going to be someone who's around till she either quits acting or dies of old age.

But, the CGI went from 'ooo, pretty' to 'wait, was this made for TV?'.
-I mean, SERIOUSLY, the fucking The Watchers looked good but then bad but then good.

Still, the story was kind of...eh.
The 'bad guys' weren't all that bad, with NOAH being the one who I didn't like the most at the end of it all.


IDK...this film just felt like it was MISSING another half hour or so of character/world building.
Maybe in the D.C. I'll find it.

Guardians of the Galaxy - It was a lot different than I thought it would be, but it was really good I thought. I still think The Avengers is a little better, but I really liked this one as well. Can't wait for the next one.

Transformers: Age of Extinction in Theaters
I wasnt disappointed at all by it, i'm a big Transformers fan so it was worth watching. I actually saw it with a friend on my trip to Vancouver earlier this summer, we enjoyed every bit of it.

Netflix wise, the last movie i watched was King Kong

HouseMD Season1.. all 6 discs.. (I reckon I oughta buy S2 now).

Note about me.. I've not watched actual TV (cable tv) since Desperate Housewives was brand new. Lack of interest, really... That said, I only watch
TV shows now(adays) in syndication vicariously through its dvd release. And even then..only if it's on interest. (ie: I bought Arrow S1 at Best Buy last
year--Black Friday--for $5. Why not!?).

Current view: Artificial Intelligence

Luc Besson's "Lucy" with Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman.

Luc Besson's "Lucy" with Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman.

Same for me!

Luc Besson's "Lucy" with Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman.

and same for me too.
Loved it.

HouseMD Season1.. all 6 discs.. (I reckon I oughta buy S2 now).

You Should Buy All 8!!!
I Can't Get Enough Of House!! It Is My Of My Favs Up With (Star Trek & OUAT)

Hugh Laurie Rocks!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x57/teh_b0b/house.gif

The Immortals - on TV last night - it is deliberately shit isn't it?

Monsters University - Tbh I wasn't a big fan of the first film. It was okay but it's definitely low on my list of favorite Pixar films. I felt this one was a tad better. I actually went back after finishing the film to rewatch certain scenes (such as the opening and ending scenes). Though it was beautifully animated (of course) with sprawling scenes showing the scope of the monster world. 3 out of 5.

The Maniac remake with Elijah Wood. Enjoyed the gimmick of telling the story from a first person perspective but not a lot of depth to the actual film. Fantastic soundtrack though. Went out and picked up the excellent Death Waltz Records lp the same day.

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods - I actually seen this last week, but it was a really good throwback movie to the series. It was pretty cool to have most of Funimation's voice actors to return as well. Definitely buying it when it gets released on blu-ray on October 7th. I kind of need to re-watch it anyways since everyone in the theater was really loud and rowdy throughout most of the movie, so I couldn't hear what some people were saying at some parts. Of course I wouldn't mind seeing it again anyways. :p

Captain America: Winter Soldier:

Serpasses The Rest Of The Marvels By Miles. Sabastian Stan Was Excellent (Makes Me Forgive Him For Dropping Out of Once Upon A Time, Although I Still Miss the Madhatter)
The Mixture of Action, Story & Music Aswell As Acting Balanced Perfectly Not To Long Just Right And Set A Strong Standard For A 3rd Installment Aswell as the Rest of The Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johanson & SLJ Perfect As Always!
Bring On CA3!

Same for me, Captain America The winter soldier (blu ray 3D). Saw it twice the same day so yep, i really love this one. the best Marvel with GOTG for me.

Last night, watched The Expendables on Netflix, badass actors kicking but :p

Just saw Spike Milligan's Bed-Sitting room! That man is a genius!

Cuban Fury (2014) - This was a throwaway Redbox rental but turned out to be one of the funniest films I've seen all year. It's refreshing to see Nick Frost as the title character rather than as Simon Pegg's buddy. He really held his own. The rest of the cast was great as well, especially Chris Dowd. A real underrated comedy. 4 out of 5.

Almost Human, Series 1. Just didn't like the style of it.

Mr. Nobody
A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible.

I can see how some people would not like it, you will probably be confused until the ending (and even then you may still be). But I was satisfied with it's ending and the purpose of the movie and I think it was successful in what it wanted to show. You should see this movie if you have not already.

So I've finally seen the whole Hobbit trilogy...It was quite a spectacle, but it certainly wasn't Lord of the Rings, obviously. Sure it had some returning characters, but overall there was this grandiose inflation of war and the "Darkness" that I felt a little too overbearing. Too many subplots that didn't have to be interwoven. As I understand it, the producers wanted PJ to basically do another large scale epic, even though (and I think most would agree) that this would have best been condensed into one or two movies. I really wish Del Toro stayed on as writer and director, but I can't complain about the production of the films themselves, because they are well made, yet bloated too.
One more thing I'll add, the real problem with these movies is how much feels like filler. With Lord of the Rings I counted it as one giant film. I loved each part equally. With the Hobbit, I feel like I really enjoyed only certain scenes (Like Gollum's riddles, Smaug and Bilbo). If I chose an order: the 3rd one the most, then the second, then the first, and that isn't saying much. I'll go back rewatch 'em all (special editions of course) and see what I think then.

If you were wondering what the last movie I saw at a cinema, then I say the 2014 Columbia Picture of Annie.

John Wick

The Theory of Everything

Not bad romance movie.

The Possession of Michael King

Great horror film, especially it being the director's first feature.

Django Unchained. Again...love it. Absolutely attractive scenes with awesome cinematography and catchy dialogue.

Collateral (2004) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBOAmtjsZeA)

Definitely one better films I've seen, IMO the relationship between Vincent (Tom Cruise) and Max (Jamie Foxx) is amazing. The ending could have been a bit longer, but otherwise a fantastic film. Wish I found out about it sooner.

The Imitation Game. Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing. Good film, but Cumberbatch is a bit too much like Sherlock.

Just watched Cinderella. Quite funny as can't seem to accept any "Princess" thingy from the childhood fairy tale as we have grown up.

Police Academy (1984)

"Into The Woods" (2014)

The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)

The Thing (2011)

I prefer the original by John Carpenter.

House of Dracula (1945)

April Fool's Day (2008)

Not a remake of the 1986 film. Low-budget, looks like crap and feels like a soap opera.

Run All Night - Of course I liked it cause I love anything with Liam Neeson in it. Much better than Taken 3. It was ok but the first two movies were a lot better.

Just saw the Babadook

The Judge (2014)

mad max fury :happycroc:

Avengers: Age of Ultron

End of Watch

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies.

Avengers: Age of Ultron in IMAX 3D

San Andreas in 3D

Spring (2015)

Sort of a sci-fi/horror love story

Jurassic World

10/10
Got emotional seeing the references to the first film.
I remember seeing the first film in theaters a few times.
Can't believe it's been that long.
Love Giacchino's score and love Pratt.

The Terminator

Boxtrolls (2014). Really cool stop-motion animated movie with a great, weird sense of humor to it. I would say that the animation was the best part though since there were some story problems.

Don't Go in the House (1979)

Ghostbusters (1984)

Timeless classic...

Annie (original) - Watched with family

Beauty and the Beast - Haven't seen this movie in forever. I'm still a sucker for animated movies. I always thought the beast looks better as a beast than as a human. :p Not sure how I feel about the live action remake coming in 2017...

Ant Man.....it was better than I expected.

Ridiculous 6