So... it's basically Signs?
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If I may offer my opinion on Super 8, I did enjoy watching it but it felt too hollow to me. It had all of the pieces of the early Spielberg works in place, no doubt about it. It just felt that it relied too much on homage rather than offering up its own thing.
Indiana Jones, for example, was an homage to the old '30s adventure serials. However, it really offered up its own story, world and characters that felt organic and original. Super 8 just had the characters and tropes of early Spielberg, but not a full heart and original spirit behind it.
Indiana Jones, for example, was an homage to the old '30s adventure serials. However, it really offered up its own story, world and characters that felt organic and original. Super 8 just had the characters and tropes of early Spielberg, but not a full heart and original spirit behind it.
Crazy, Stupid, Love- Kinda like Love, Actually. In that its a romantic comedy that is actually enjoyable and doesn't totally suck. Ryan Gosling manages to play a guy who is both a total skeeze, and extremely likable. And its the first time Steve Carell's been funny since Anchorman.
I recently rewatched Home Alone 1, and it occured to me that he's kind of like a 7 year old John McClane.
Yes, the first movie was self defense, clever and generally the traps weren't lethal. In Home Alone 2, the bandits wanted nothing to do with him and were willing to let him be, he creates his house of horrors and taunts them into chasing him into them where he proceeds to drop bricks on their heads from 3 stories above, burn them after dousing them in kerosene, electrocute them horribly, crush them with objects that weigh a lot, send them off of two-three story drops and have birds rip at their flesh while Daniel Stern lets loose with an actual bone chilling scream. Home Alone 2 was sort of horrifying.
He also shows zero fear doing things no person in their right mind could do without hesitation and he uses people in a way that show very sociopathic tendencies.
He also shows zero fear doing things no person in their right mind could do without hesitation and he uses people in a way that show very sociopathic tendencies.
LotR Blu Ray Extended Edition. Marathoned.
It was amazing in HD. I've been a super-geek for years with this series. (Watched the original set in the theatre, then bought the extended edition dvds, then watched a special showing of the extended editions in theatres and now bought the blu ray extended edition) Looking forward to the day I have Hobbit Extended Edition Blu Ray to watch before my LotR marathons.
It was amazing in HD. I've been a super-geek for years with this series. (Watched the original set in the theatre, then bought the extended edition dvds, then watched a special showing of the extended editions in theatres and now bought the blu ray extended edition) Looking forward to the day I have Hobbit Extended Edition Blu Ray to watch before my LotR marathons.
Like the fact that a person uses only 10% of his brain?
War Horse
It was an alright film. It is beautifully shot and the film is great in its third act set in the battlefields of World War I. However, it is so blatant and blunt in its attempts to grab your heartstrings for the most part that I felt disconnected from it. Also, the main overarching story relies on the connection between the horse (Joey) and its owner (Albert), but for me the guy playing Albert sold way too hard his love of Joey, another thing that caused me to disconnect from the film.
It was an alright film. It is beautifully shot and the film is great in its third act set in the battlefields of World War I. However, it is so blatant and blunt in its attempts to grab your heartstrings for the most part that I felt disconnected from it. Also, the main overarching story relies on the connection between the horse (Joey) and its owner (Albert), but for me the guy playing Albert sold way too hard his love of Joey, another thing that caused me to disconnect from the film.
I don't know if I can handle War Horse... WWI stories/movies always tear me up.
Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - it was really good, but the script was a little bleh at parts. And at parts it felt like the most beautifully-directed episode of Law and Order ever. I'm a little wary/scared about what I've heard people say to the effect of that the books/movies get worse after this. Hopefully they can either just... make it better / bring in a better screenwriter or something. Since I really liked the characters.
Tron: Legacy - Beautiful with great music. But don't watch it while sick and sleepy. I had to rewind several times to catch up on what I slept through.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
I went into this with pretty low expectations. I'd heard a lot of reviews (especially from, say, MovieBob's Escape to the Movies) that it was one of the worst movies of this year; it was up there with Green Lantern.
And honestly? Yeah, it wasn't great, by any means. It ran too long and you could tell the writers were struggling to find things for Jack Sparrow to do now that he was the centre of the show. But overall? I thought it was okay. The action sequences were fun, especially Sparrow's big escape early in the movie. And while there wasn't a lot to it, the romance between one character and a mermaid added a little big of interest.
I'd still say it's definitely the weakest of the Pirates movies. Though that's speaking as someone who dug the second and third one (even if they, by far, pales in comparison to the first).
Still, if you happen to stumble across it where you're not paying a lot of money for it, or it just happens to accidentally slip into your movie-playing machine, I'd say give it a watch.
I went into this with pretty low expectations. I'd heard a lot of reviews (especially from, say, MovieBob's Escape to the Movies) that it was one of the worst movies of this year; it was up there with Green Lantern.
And honestly? Yeah, it wasn't great, by any means. It ran too long and you could tell the writers were struggling to find things for Jack Sparrow to do now that he was the centre of the show. But overall? I thought it was okay. The action sequences were fun, especially Sparrow's big escape early in the movie. And while there wasn't a lot to it, the romance between one character and a mermaid added a little big of interest.
I'd still say it's definitely the weakest of the Pirates movies. Though that's speaking as someone who dug the second and third one (even if they, by far, pales in comparison to the first).
Still, if you happen to stumble across it where you're not paying a lot of money for it, or it just happens to accidentally slip into your movie-playing machine, I'd say give it a watch.
Yeah, it was definitely the writing that sucked in that movie. Johnny Depp was just as good as always, but he didn't have anything to do. I really hope the next one (which he's already signed on for) is better.
Exactly. Where did that myth even come from anyway?
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My best guess would be that some study showed that typically 10% of the brain is active at any given time, and that got translated into only using that 10% ever.
Attack the Block
Damn good, fairly low-budget British action flick. The special effects were practical and the pacing was pretty much constant from beginning to end. Definitely recommend it for any action sci-fi fans looking for that itch to scratch.
The Muppets
Yeah...saw it for the third time in theatres, this time with my sister and my niece. They loved it. This is officially the first movie I've seen three times in theatre. Only other times that came close were Superman Returns (twice) and The Incredibles (twice).
Damn good, fairly low-budget British action flick. The special effects were practical and the pacing was pretty much constant from beginning to end. Definitely recommend it for any action sci-fi fans looking for that itch to scratch.
The Muppets
Yeah...saw it for the third time in theatres, this time with my sister and my niece. They loved it. This is officially the first movie I've seen three times in theatre. Only other times that came close were Superman Returns (twice) and The Incredibles (twice).
I'd have seen it again if I had the money, but even though my mom and stepdad got us enough money in AMC Theaters gift cards that we can get 12 matinee tickets, there's so many movies coming in 2012 that I just gotta deal with it.
I haven't seen it yet, but does that mean it plays more like "The Man From Snowy River Goes To War"?
--Patrick
Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows
I give it a thumbs up. I still have to wrap my brain around the fact that this is not the Sherlock that I know, it's a modern interpretation of him. But I still enjoyed the film, I enjoy just about every movie I see - there are always good things to find in my opinion.
The action sequences were fanciful and fun; quite plentiful too!
The story was okay, but I called nearly ever plot twist and was somewhat sad that you already know who the bad guy is from the end of the first film. The mystery was somewhat lost for me in that regard.
For me, I went to see this movie for the dialogue, I love the writing in this, it's quick and funny, even witty. I really enjoy watching Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. playing opposite each other. Great fun! I would definately recommend it - even if you're more of a fan of classic Holmes.
I give it a thumbs up. I still have to wrap my brain around the fact that this is not the Sherlock that I know, it's a modern interpretation of him. But I still enjoyed the film, I enjoy just about every movie I see - there are always good things to find in my opinion.
The action sequences were fanciful and fun; quite plentiful too!
The story was okay, but I called nearly ever plot twist and was somewhat sad that you already know who the bad guy is from the end of the first film. The mystery was somewhat lost for me in that regard.
For me, I went to see this movie for the dialogue, I love the writing in this, it's quick and funny, even witty. I really enjoy watching Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. playing opposite each other. Great fun! I would definately recommend it - even if you're more of a fan of classic Holmes.
Memento: Had a friend recommend this. Uh. . I'm confused. Was there a Sammy or was it Leonard all along. Did Leonard's wife really get raped and murdered or did he kill her with insulin? Was Teddy an undercover cop? Of course the friend who recommended it couldn't answer any of these questions because he said "it's been 10 years since I've seen it."
Everything Teddy said at the "end" was the truth.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Watched it for a second time. Still a damn good movie, probably one of the better movies of last year for me. Can't wait for a sequel. But in the meantime...
Planet of the Apes (original)
Still a damn good movie. The pacing on this is interesting. We don't even get anything in the way of apes for the first, what, half hour or more? It's about exploring the planet itself and the assumptions that explorers make about the planet before finding more lush, green areas. Although, even though I'm not harping on Heston by any means, I found him more than a little...over the top. he seemed almost cartoonish compared to the apes that were talking more...normally? Even compared to his own crewmates. Not enough to ruin it for me, but something that jumps out at me more now that I've watched it with fresh eyes.
Also, because of this Apes kick, I'm in the mood for some more sci-fi. Suggestions? Thinking of watching the Tim Burton Apes remake. It's not great, but I always had a soft spot for it.
Watched it for a second time. Still a damn good movie, probably one of the better movies of last year for me. Can't wait for a sequel. But in the meantime...
Planet of the Apes (original)
Still a damn good movie. The pacing on this is interesting. We don't even get anything in the way of apes for the first, what, half hour or more? It's about exploring the planet itself and the assumptions that explorers make about the planet before finding more lush, green areas. Although, even though I'm not harping on Heston by any means, I found him more than a little...over the top. he seemed almost cartoonish compared to the apes that were talking more...normally? Even compared to his own crewmates. Not enough to ruin it for me, but something that jumps out at me more now that I've watched it with fresh eyes.
Also, because of this Apes kick, I'm in the mood for some more sci-fi. Suggestions? Thinking of watching the Tim Burton Apes remake. It's not great, but I always had a soft spot for it.
Don't ruin the above two with that.
Heh, I know, I know. It's a guilty pleasure. Very guilty.
Thank you for this. After reading this it will make watching the movie a second time so much better. Now that I understand what happened I am thinking how great this film was.
Alien
Can't remember the last time I watched this, but man, does it ever hold up. Damn good movie.
It's funny, though. Having watched this and Planet of the Apes, I'm amazed by how different the pacing of most movies are today. Personally - and likely because I grew up on them - I prefer the slower pacing. You get those longer, establishing shots. It creates more tension and builds suspense. And it also allows more room for world building and character development. Sure, the characters in Alien aren't fully fleshed out or deep characters, but when the crap hits the fan, you actually give a damn about them at least a little bit. These days, the majority of movies like this feel the need to up the pace, do quick camera changes, and all the action feels like it was filmed on the back of a rabid dog having a seizure.
Can't remember the last time I watched this, but man, does it ever hold up. Damn good movie.
It's funny, though. Having watched this and Planet of the Apes, I'm amazed by how different the pacing of most movies are today. Personally - and likely because I grew up on them - I prefer the slower pacing. You get those longer, establishing shots. It creates more tension and builds suspense. And it also allows more room for world building and character development. Sure, the characters in Alien aren't fully fleshed out or deep characters, but when the crap hits the fan, you actually give a damn about them at least a little bit. These days, the majority of movies like this feel the need to up the pace, do quick camera changes, and all the action feels like it was filmed on the back of a rabid dog having a seizure.
The funny thing for Alien with me is, I feel it goes pretty quickly (but at a good pace) because I got so used to watching it with commercials as a kid.
That said, I know what you mean. Alien and Planet of the Apes (original) do a superb job of drawing you into an atmosphere before anything really happens. It shows a lot of care, in my opinion.
That said, I know what you mean. Alien and Planet of the Apes (original) do a superb job of drawing you into an atmosphere before anything really happens. It shows a lot of care, in my opinion.