miamisammy29 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I rented "the Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3" the other night, and started watching it thinking I'd flip back and forth from that to So You Think You Can Dance. It was so good I wound up skipping Dance altogether. 9/10 John Travolta plays a good badass. I loved it....for the first hour and a half....but the ending was kind of far-fetched, dontcha think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 yeah, the endings of those sorts of movies always are, though. Up until Washington confronted Travolta on the overpass, it was pretty good and credible. I actually turned it off before it was all the way over, because I knew how it would end anyway. Still, all the way up to that, it was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I rented "the Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3" the other night, and started watching it thinking I'd flip back and forth from that to So You Think You Can Dance. It was so good I wound up skipping Dance altogether. 9/10 John Travolta plays a good badass. Ever seen the original one with Walter Matthau and Jerry Stiller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 I have not... although I was aware this one was a remake. Did Stiller play the bad guy? He's so little! That is a role I could not picture him in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Haha no, he played Lt. Rico Patrone However playing one of the hijackers, Mr. Brown is Earl Hindman, better known as Wilson from Home Improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Horsemen We watched this movie last night. I'm still not sure what I think of it. It was gory and very sad. I did guess the ending (as usual) but it did manage to hold my attention. I would recommend it but it is dark and not for the faint of heart. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I've been off work sick for 3 weeks, so have had plenty time to kill. The good: Moon, The brotherhood of the wolf, Inglorious Basterds, Blood: the last vampire, Strictly sexual The mediocre: Pandorum, Jennifer's body, How to lose friends and alienate people The ugly: Infestation, Headspace, Two lovers, Paradise lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 you've been sick for three weeks? hope it's better now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Yesterday saw Julie and Julia at the theatre. It stars Meryl Streep, who continues to impress me with her range of characterizations and ability to add all those subtle human nuances that define her characters. It would be very easy to overplay Julia Child, a character in her own right (think Dan Aykroyd, whose classic SNL Child parody finds its way into this movie.) But like the true craftsperson that she is, Streep inbues Julia Child with a naturalness and warmth that literally helps to explain to the viewer how this freakish woman would one day become a much loved icon to millions of men and women, launching the careers of hundreds, if not thousands, of chefs. Amy Adams, an actress just starting to build her resume of characters in impressive fashion as well, plays Julie Powell, a NYC office worker who is frustrated to bust out and become the something more she has inside. Her character is no less interesting for its normalcy against Child's eccentricity. As the movie progresses, young Julie grows and stretches, becoming the latest to benefit from the kitchen magic that is extended by Julia Child. Julie and Julia is a "feel good" (also a taste good!) movie that follows, in a very original style, the pattern of questioning, struggling and overcoming in order to advance a dream not fleshed out initially, but one that solidifies along the journey - like a fine souffle. I came away with that renewed sense of encouragement felt while watching movies in the genre of hope and determination, that always seem to generate renewal inside me. For those looking for a dream-to-follow pick-me-up this would be a great movie with which to spend a couple hours. 8.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I really want to see that ^^ . I saw an interview with Streep where she stated she's been "doing" a Julia Child imitation for years, so the makers of the film called her to finally use it. We saw Pirate Radio .... it was funny. I'm sure it wasn't true to the facts, and actually the whole Pirate Radio thing was just the backdrop for some silliness, but 'twas funny just the same. 8/10. (Obviously, nice soundtrack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 You won't be disappointed, Lucky. Streep is VERY good in this role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTurtle Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Just got back from watching A Christmas Carol and it was AMAZING! 10/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Saw Beerfest today. I really don't know how to feel about this movie. 7/10? Maybe 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I was pretty surprised by Beerfest, it looked like the kind of movie I would hate, but I actually thought it had a pretty good amount of funny parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTyme Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 I watched the new version this evening of: "The Day the Earth Stood Still." I thought it was pretty good but thought the automaton should have been the center of the movie instead of such a short part of it. Also, the ending left me feeling short-changed. Overall, though, many interesting scientific theories and realizations! The automaton (GORT) kicked butt and Keanu Reeves played the part of the alien ("your planet?") to a tee! I liked the meeting in McDonald's...lol 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Tropic Thunder 10/10...Hysterical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Tropic Thunder 10/10...Hysterical! I knew you would like that ~ I loved it! I LOVE Robert Downey Jr. Can't wait for the Sherlock Holmes movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 "Nine" 7/10 A pretty good musical. Daniel Day-Lewis is fantastic, as usual. Everyone else does well too. The music was not much, one or two songs I came away really enjoying, the others were forgettable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTurtle Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Avatar! And it was the best movie of 2009. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimann47 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Boondock Saints 2- 11/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanAm Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 I saw the new Sherlock Holmes movie yesterday. Robert Downey's portrayal of Holmes is radically different from the Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett characterizations. Not having read the Conan Doyle books, I can't say which portrayal is the most faithful to Conan Doyle's character. The movie, though a little slow during the middle, is very good. I'm not a Jude Law fan, but his Dr. Watson is excellent and is almost Holmes' equal in deduction and self defense. Robert Downey is at his quirky and ironic best as Sherlock Holmes. His English accent strays a little bit from time to time, but this certainly doesn't affect the quality of the film. His Holmes is eccentric and spends his time between cases engaging in non-professional boxing matches (on which he places bets) or testing the efficacy of various chemicals and potions on his dog. All in all, a very enjoyable movie. 7.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 I saw the new Sherlock Holmes movie yesterday. Robert Downey's portrayal of Holmes is radically different from the Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett characterizations. Not having read the Conan Doyle books, I can't say which portrayal is the most faithful to Conan Doyle's character. This movie was a lot more true to Conan-Doyle's book. Holmes was a forgetful slob who also happened to be an incredible detective. Basil Rathbone's character was quite different from the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 "Away We Go" 10/10 Loved this movie. John Krazinski and Maya Rudolph do very well. Very funny and also very touching. Well written too and with a good soundtrack. All in all a very good movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissy Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 fine.although it wasnt all facts it was cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissy Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 oh by the way the last movie i saw was scarface for the first time. it was only ten dollars at sanity. it was awsome and i give it 1000000/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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