Movie Review Thread

[Fragony]

X-men 2, highly entertaining. Great everything. My only complaint, bad casting for Magneto, just doesn't convince.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Memoirs of a Geisha

Like most Spielberg stuff,
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[Hooahguy]

Apocalypse Now
wow. all i can say is wow. this movie makes you feel as if you are in the action, it feels so real.
i honestly think that this has to be the best war movie ive ever seen.
but that Colonel (or w/e he is) with the Union hat seems a bit daft, IMO.
10/10

[Tratorix]

X-men 2, highly entertaining. Great everything. My only complaint, bad casting for Magneto, just doesn't convince.

I'm going to assume you're joking.

The Hangover: Funny movie, but not nearly as funny as I was hoping for. Some very funny moments, but overall a bit disappointing. 7/10

[Hooahguy]

Jarhead
surprisingly entertaining. funny at times, serious at others, but needed some more fighting scenes.
9/10

[Decker]

Jarhead
surprisingly entertaining. funny at times, serious at others, but needed some more fighting scenes.
9/10

Agreed though I've read and heard that the experience the author of the book it was based on was the same for a lot of guys.

[naut]

but needed some more fighting scenes.

Um that's kinda the whole point of the film. He never gets to fire a shot.

[Fragony]

I'm going to assume you're joking.

No far too likable in a grandpa loves you kinda way, good acting, bad casting.

[Hooahguy]

Um that's kinda the whole point of the film. He never gets to fire a shot.

still, it needed more action. just my opinion.

[Fragony]

still, it needed more action. just my opinion.

It's a satire

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Lucky Number Slevin with Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley, Lucy Liu and the guy playing the main character.

10/10
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[woad&fangs]

Public Enemies: 8/10
A good summer action movie. Depp and Bale do a great job switching seamlessly from perfect gentleman to ruthless s and back again in their attempts to outsmart each other. The action in well done and plentiful. Also, tommy guns

On the negative side, those unfamiliar with Dillinger will probably be a little lost in the beginning. Also, while there is a lot of action, it seemed like the director couldn't decide where the climax to the story was. It was kind of like "The Dark Knight" in that regard.

Still, it is a very enjoyable movie and it is definately worth watching.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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The Story of Benjamin Button

It's OK. Cate's make-up and acting deserve every award.
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[Meneldil]

Public Enemies - 7/10

I love gangster movies that take place in the 30's. I think Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard are all good actors/actress, but the movie was somewhat of a disappointement.

Obviously, I was expecting nothing but a good action movie with a nice and nifty 30's feeling. Something similar to The Untouchables.
Yet, as usual with Micheal Mann, the movie attempts to be a biography of the main character. Thing is, while this worked for some other movies, in the end here, it seems that the movie is neither a good action movie (there's a few action scenes here and there, and none of them are particularly exciting), nor a good biographical movie (being simply boring at some points). Frechette is pretty much the only character whose relationship with Dellinger is explained.

So far, I expected a bit better. I still give it a 7 because, as said, the actors were good (as expected) and heck, it's a Great Depression Gangster Movie (tm). I would have loved to call it the new untouchables, but sadly, that won't be the case.

[Hooahguy]

Life of Brian
i must say, i was dissapointed. i thought it was going to be like holy grail, in which i laughed almost the entire time. but not here. most of the jokes i already knew, and werent funny any more.

but i didnt hate it either. i especiallly loved the ending song... still have it stuck in my head.
6.5/10

[Crazed Rabbit]

Rocky Balboa, a great film, with some great dialogue. Stallone was excellent.

CR

[Louis VI the Fat]

Rocky Balboa, a great film, with some great dialogue. Stallone was excellent.

CR

I can't work out if you are sarcastic or not.

Serious or sarcastic, my reply works for both: the first Rocky is actually not that bad. Quite sincere in its story and what it tries to tell.

[econ21]

It's a few years old now, but I caught Zodiac on TV recently. I liked it so much, I watched it twice.

I had been put off by the premise - it's a real life story about the hunt for a serial killer who was never caught, focussing on the obsession and frustrations of the newspapermen who covered the story. I thought that sounded like the film would be a terribly inconclusive and frustrating experience. However, the film does reach a much more definite and satisfying conclusion than you might imagine from the premise, so it should not put you off.

What I liked about the film was that it seemed to be one of the rare films that treated you like an adult, unlike the witless recent releases such as Terminator Salvation or Star Trek, that either have ludicrous plot holes or little approaching a plot at all. A lot of the film is about clues and red herrings, so it feels like a real life "who dunnit?".

The acting is excellent, as is the dialogue. It has humour and it has a couple of the most disturbing (but not over the top) serial killer type scenes I have seen - no doubt, particularly disturbing because they actually happened.

It got me to wikipedia the real life Zodiac killings - it seems reality was more messy than the film makes out, but as far as I can see, the film does not fabricate anything. Again refreshing, after every so called historical drama seems compelled to make Braveheart sire the future King of England or whatever other tosh.

[naut]

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Lucky Number Slevin with Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley, Lucy Liu and the guy playing the main character.

10/10

Agreed. Good flick.

I Love You, Man. Alright, decent feel-good movie. Funny in parts, some decent one-liners and dialogue.

[Crazed Rabbit]

I can't work out if you are sarcastic or not.

Serious or sarcastic, my reply works for both: the first Rocky is actually not that bad. Quite sincere in its story and what it tries to tell.

Indeed. But I'm talking about the latest movie, from only a couple years ago.

CR

[Fragony]

It has humour and it has a couple of the most disturbing (but not over the top) serial killer type scenes I have seen - no doubt, particularly disturbing because they actually happened.

Good movie, you are so right about the killings had the forward button ready at all times I can't watch that. I can watch extreme violence, the gore in Midnight Meat Train just makes me laugh, but this is a bit too realistic and as you said it really happened.

Saw 'March of Millions', german series about th aftermath of WW2. Pretty good, I like series like this gives the ordinary germans, even if some are nazi's, a face. It's no Heimat (one of the best series ever made imho) but not boring at all.

but that Colonel (or w/e he is) with the Union hat seems a bit daft, IMO.
10/10

You spelled legendary wrong.

[Banquo's Ghost]

For the first time in a long while, I have been completely bowled over by a film.

Stardust.

It is an utterly delightful fairy story. (In the light of Robert de Niro's fantastically camp performance, maybe that's the wrong word to use). With just enough knowing self-mockery and adult humour, it is also an absorbing love story and high adventure. The cast is marvellous (I fall more deeply in love with Michelle Pfeiffer as she gets older and ever more beautiful - and she makes a great wicked witch) and the story quirky yet familiar for anyone who has listened to traditional tales. De Niro is completely mesmerising and his wink at the coronation is unforgettable.

As always for me, a film is made great by the music, and in this case, the music is just right.

Since having the DVD bought for me on my birthday, I have watched it several times, never tiring of the delight.

If you like romantic films, this is a must.

[Fragony]

If you like romantic films, this is a must.

I knew it, he's a warrior and a lover. Now watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRQqksluZk

edit: and this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYAS92XPvIM

[PBI]

Casablanca

I'm not quite sure how I made to the age of 25 without having seen this film, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. I'm always slightly apprehensive about watching "classics"; I find they rarely live up to the hype. This one, though, is fantastic.

Need I say more?

[Banquo's Ghost]

I knew it, he's a warrior and a lover. Now watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRQqksluZk

edit: and this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYAS92XPvIM

"Lost in Translation" I have seen and greatly enjoyed, "In the Mood for Love" is new to me, and looks worth chasing up. Thanks for the recommendation.

Casablanca

I'm not quite sure how I made to the age of 25 without having seen this film, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. I'm always slightly apprehensive about watching "classics"; I find they rarely live up to the hype. This one, though, is fantastic.

Need I say more?

In a movie full of iconic scenes, that's my favourite. There's always the discussion as to why Ilsa finally leaves with Victor, but you can see in her eyes during that scene why Rick can convince her even though she loves him more passionately.

[Fragony]

"In the Mood for Love" is new to me, and looks worth chasing up.

Yes... if only for the best soundtrack in years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0tMmsUEGOY

I think I know you well enough to assume you will adore this movie. It's about intricate human relationships, their justnot-relationship becomes some sort of twisted roleplay. Great acting, fantastic music, one of my favorite movies.

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

Just saw Public enemies, and I was not disappointed! Johnny Depp Managed to turn the role of John Dillinger into a character you truly feel for and sympathize with! The Movies has a less than stellar portrayal of the FBI (or what will soon become FBI) and you truly despise them by the movies end, but then this is to be expected. The Movie also add in quite a bit of Deadpan humor, which I thoroughly enjoyed! In all I believe that the cast really Fleshed out the characters, and made the story truly a tragic one.
9/10

[Mouzafphaerre]

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For the first time in a long while, I have been completely bowled over by a film.

Stardust.

It is an utterly delightful fairy story. (In the light of Robert de Niro's fantastically camp performance, maybe that's the wrong word to use). With just enough knowing self-mockery and adult humour, it is also an absorbing love story and high adventure. The cast is marvellous (I fall more deeply in love with Michelle Pfeiffer as she gets older and ever more beautiful - and she makes a great wicked witch) and the story quirky yet familiar for anyone who has listened to traditional tales. De Niro is completely mesmerising and his wink at the coronation is unforgettable.

As always for me, a film is made great by the music, and in this case, the music is just right.

Since having the DVD bought for me on my birthday, I have watched it several times, never tiring of the delight.

If you like romantic films, this is a must.

Casablanca

I'm not quite sure how I made to the age of 25 without having seen this film, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. I'm always slightly apprehensive about watching "classics"; I find they rarely live up to the hype. This one, though, is fantastic.

Need I say more?

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[seireikhaan]

Disaster Movie: 1/10

What an unbelievably terrible movie.

[Ice]

Gran Torino:

A+ movie... Clint Eastwood still has. I'd highly recommend.