What was the last movie you've seen?
Re: What was the last movie you've seen?
Yeah, you know, I've only seen Be Cool twice. Once in the theater, and once when it first came out on DVD. So I haven't seen it in a while, and I probably have a different mind then I did when I last saw it. If I watch it again, my opinion might change. But some parts will always be hilarious to me, like Vince Vaughn dancing on fire.
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Re: What was the last movie you've seen?
Don't forget Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo...Ziggy587 wrote:The Whole Ten yards, now that was a movie that should be ashamed of itself for being a sequel.
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Re: What was the last movie you've seen?
Super, starring Rainn Wilson.
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Gorn is often used to cover up forgotten plot devices, Ellen Page rapes an old guy, and the only things I was left with were disturbing mental images and stupid christian values. There were some funny moments, but most of it was bad black comedy. Take KickAss, The Office, and Scott Pilgrim, mix them together, but add a bag of shit covered bibles. That was Super.
Do not watch this movie. Ever.
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Gorn is often used to cover up forgotten plot devices, Ellen Page rapes an old guy, and the only things I was left with were disturbing mental images and stupid christian values. There were some funny moments, but most of it was bad black comedy. Take KickAss, The Office, and Scott Pilgrim, mix them together, but add a bag of shit covered bibles. That was Super.
Do not watch this movie. Ever.
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Re: What was the last movie you've seen?
Let's name the top 100 shitty sequels!elmagicochrisg wrote:Don't forget Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo...Ziggy587 wrote:The Whole Ten yards, now that was a movie that should be ashamed of itself for being a sequel.
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Or you could list every sequel Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has starred in.Ziggy587 wrote: Let's name the top 100 shitty sequels!
WANDERLUST:
I would say without hesitation that a few things fall flat in WANDERLUST, but overall it's one of the best movies of 2012. Definitely not a picture that should be judged by the trailer, and it also has mass appeal.
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More Best Picture nominees! I just have Tree of Life left to watch, and I'll share my thoughts on it and on the Oscar nominations as a whole once I get my viewing wrapped up later today.
Midnight in Paris (2011) – Wow, a Woody Allen film made after the 1980s that I liked! The film does two things exceptionally well – tell a captivating story and highlight the beauty of a city. I can enjoy a film where the city itself is essentially cast in a leading role, and this one exemplifies that idea with a beautiful, idyllic, and timeless portrayal of Paris. A plot that is based around some of the literary and artistic giants of the early 20th Century hits all the right notes with me, and I think one’s appreciation of this film will largely hinge on their appreciation of literature, art, and music from that period. The supernatural elements are handled tactfully, the scenes in contemporary Paris are well acted by a veteran cast, and even Owen Wilson, who I didn’t usually care for, is strong in this film. This movie is a testament to Allen’s sharp wit, bright eyes, and cunning sense of filmmaking. I hope it is a harbinger of a renaissance period in his own work.
Grade: 4/5
Hugo (2011) – I think I can say without hesitation that this is the second strongest nominated Best Picture film, and if it beats The Artist it would not be a tragedy. The film is absolutely gorgeous to look at (even in 2D, which is how I watched it), and the story is simply beautiful. As someone who discovered Méliès due to The Smashing Pumpkins “Tonight, Tonight” video back in 1996, I have viewed as much of his work as I could find in the ensuing years. This film adds a human component to his story (though fictionalized) that is wonderfully shot, expertly acted (the child lead is a revelation), and brilliantly scored. The pacing is pitch perfect, the sets are pristine, and the only niggling complaint I have with the film is that a few of the story lines could be better resolved or elaborated. I am dying to know if there’s a director’s cut that expands the film. I have always appreciated Scorsese’s work, and this film is another remarkable entry (one outside of his previous genres) in his already outstanding body of work. Not to be missed, especially by people with an appreciation for the past (such as the regulars on this site).
Grade: 4.5/5
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) – About the best thing I can say about this film is that it has given me a newfound appreciation for Sandra Bullock’s acting chops, something which I was pretty sure she lacked. She absolutely wins the crown for saddest scenes in a film that is itself a giant ball of sadness, and I was taken by the understated performance she brought to her scenes. Max von Sydow is also excellent, and it is hard to quibble with his best supporting actor nod from the Academy. That said, for about 2/3 of the film the story is interesting and well told…but the endings are a mess. The lead is a poor actor (especially compared to the child lead in [i[Hugo[/i], which I had seen the day before). The fact that I found out afterwards that he is not an actor at all is not surprising, but it unfortunately hurts the film as a whole. The directing is nothing special, the score is appropriately mellow and full of minor keys, and the film has a few memorable scenes but is overall inconsistent and overly manipulative. I have no idea why this was nominated for Best Picture.
Grade: 2.5/5
Midnight in Paris (2011) – Wow, a Woody Allen film made after the 1980s that I liked! The film does two things exceptionally well – tell a captivating story and highlight the beauty of a city. I can enjoy a film where the city itself is essentially cast in a leading role, and this one exemplifies that idea with a beautiful, idyllic, and timeless portrayal of Paris. A plot that is based around some of the literary and artistic giants of the early 20th Century hits all the right notes with me, and I think one’s appreciation of this film will largely hinge on their appreciation of literature, art, and music from that period. The supernatural elements are handled tactfully, the scenes in contemporary Paris are well acted by a veteran cast, and even Owen Wilson, who I didn’t usually care for, is strong in this film. This movie is a testament to Allen’s sharp wit, bright eyes, and cunning sense of filmmaking. I hope it is a harbinger of a renaissance period in his own work.
Grade: 4/5
Hugo (2011) – I think I can say without hesitation that this is the second strongest nominated Best Picture film, and if it beats The Artist it would not be a tragedy. The film is absolutely gorgeous to look at (even in 2D, which is how I watched it), and the story is simply beautiful. As someone who discovered Méliès due to The Smashing Pumpkins “Tonight, Tonight” video back in 1996, I have viewed as much of his work as I could find in the ensuing years. This film adds a human component to his story (though fictionalized) that is wonderfully shot, expertly acted (the child lead is a revelation), and brilliantly scored. The pacing is pitch perfect, the sets are pristine, and the only niggling complaint I have with the film is that a few of the story lines could be better resolved or elaborated. I am dying to know if there’s a director’s cut that expands the film. I have always appreciated Scorsese’s work, and this film is another remarkable entry (one outside of his previous genres) in his already outstanding body of work. Not to be missed, especially by people with an appreciation for the past (such as the regulars on this site).
Grade: 4.5/5
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) – About the best thing I can say about this film is that it has given me a newfound appreciation for Sandra Bullock’s acting chops, something which I was pretty sure she lacked. She absolutely wins the crown for saddest scenes in a film that is itself a giant ball of sadness, and I was taken by the understated performance she brought to her scenes. Max von Sydow is also excellent, and it is hard to quibble with his best supporting actor nod from the Academy. That said, for about 2/3 of the film the story is interesting and well told…but the endings are a mess. The lead is a poor actor (especially compared to the child lead in [i[Hugo[/i], which I had seen the day before). The fact that I found out afterwards that he is not an actor at all is not surprising, but it unfortunately hurts the film as a whole. The directing is nothing special, the score is appropriately mellow and full of minor keys, and the film has a few memorable scenes but is overall inconsistent and overly manipulative. I have no idea why this was nominated for Best Picture.
Grade: 2.5/5
Re: What was the last movie you've seen?
Fun Fact: My sister and "Sandy B" lived in the same dorm room (but not at the same time).dsheinem wrote:
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) – About the best thing I can say about this film is that it has given me a newfound appreciation for Sandra Bullock’s acting chops, something which I was pretty sure she lacked.
Loud and Close is one of those movies I admit that I avoid. I've heard similar reviews that it is just a big bowl of sad soup.
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It was definitely a weird ass movie. Not one I plan on watching again.scarper wrote:Super, starring Rainn Wilson.
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Gorn is often used to cover up forgotten plot devices, Ellen Page rapes an old guy, and the only things I was left with were disturbing mental images and stupid christian values. There were some funny moments, but most of it was bad black comedy. Take KickAss, The Office, and Scott Pilgrim, mix them together, but add a bag of shit covered bibles. That was Super.
Do not watch this movie. Ever.
However, I think the religous tones in the movie were satire. I was actually a little offended in points. I really kinda liked the movie when he first started super-heroing, but it just fell down after that...
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I'm avoiding it too. Some girls I know think it's great, but I've never been a fan of "sad soup."Luke wrote:Fun Fact: My sister and "Sandy B" lived in the same dorm room (but not at the same time).dsheinem wrote:
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) – About the best thing I can say about this film is that it has given me a newfound appreciation for Sandra Bullock’s acting chops, something which I was pretty sure she lacked.
Loud and Close is one of those movies I admit that I avoid. I've heard similar reviews that it is just a big bowl of sad soup.
prfsnl_gmr wrote:There is nothing feigned about it. What I wrote is a display of actual moral superiority.