Talk about the last movie you saw

[Steve]

For those of you that like the cock Bruno is just the film for you. Or creative anal sex scenes. Or homophobes. Or the cock. Yes, a closeup of a swinging cock. I don't understand how the stuff in that movie could be shown and it still get an "R" rating.

Best part was a mom brought her young daughter (about 13) and her friend to see the movie and they sat in front of us. . . for about five minutes of the film at which that point the mother hurried out of the theater.

 

[Hailey Knight]

I love stuff like that, when you can tell the point in which "I made a big fucking mistake" goes through a parent's head.

 

[Steven Soderburgin]

DIG IT

I AM SORT OF DRUNK AND I'M GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE NEW MICHAEL MANN FILM PUBLIC ENEMIES

it is a movie with astoundingly good art direction, good performances, occasionally great direction, a sometimes terrible and mostly inconsistent musical score, and a very hit-or-miss screenplay. watching it is like reading a book about the history of John Dillinger, which is appropriate I guess because it is based on a book about the last year and a half of John Dillinger's life. The "Just the facts, ma'am" approach almost works, but the movie sort of collapses under its own weight when you realize that the sleek direction and storytelling are a thin cover for the lack of substance. Any time the movie approaches being an interesting look at John Dillinger and his legacy, it backs off. That being said, there is a phenomenal 15 minute gunfight in the middle of the movie that probably makes it worth seeing. it's just too bad the rest of the movie couldn't live up to it.

THIS HAS BEEN KISSINGER'S MOVIE MINUTE, PEACE

 

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Ugg. Big sign on the theater windows: "No more refunds for Bruno. Movie is about...etc." Why'd they give any? If you can't be bothered to find out what a movie is about before you go, you deserve the rude awakening. After Borat, should it really have been a surprise anyway? And why do I keep seeing kids (like 4-10 y.o.) at R rated movies?

 

[Frank]

Ugg. Big sign on the theater windows: "No more refunds for Bruno. Movie is about...etc." Why'd they give any? If you can't be bothered to find out what a movie is about before you go, you deserve the rude awakening. After Borat, should it really have been a surprise anyway? And why do I keep seeing kids (like 4-10 y.o.) at R rated movies?

My buddy and I who saw Bruno were laughing as hard at the people leaving in a huff as much as we were at the movie itself.

 

[Hailey Knight]

Back on The Mist: I did think it was a great movie; the end just left a bad taste in my mouth.

 

[Shegokigo]

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker - Finally got my GF to sit down and watch, she's not exactly a huge comic book/western animation fan, but this to me, is the best Batman movie made (animation/live action). In the end she said "Wow, just wow. That took me completely by surprise. I didn't see the twist coming at all and it was very original." she gave it a thumbs up and I'm going to use this opportunity to show her Mask of the Phantasm.

 

[Steven Soderburgin]

The Hurt Locker is the best film of the year so far. It is the first great film of 2009, and it is the film in which Kathryn Bigelow finally materializes as a great filmmaker. She and her producers financed the film themselves and shot the movie in Jordan with no aid from the military at all, though they did ask. It is a movie in which we hope that nothing explodes, because we care deeply about the people onscreen. Bigelow knows that is the secret to suspense, and takes Hitchcock's Bomb Theory almost literally.

The movie opens with words from Chris Hedges: "The rush of battle is a potent and often lethal addiction, for war is a drug." The rest of the quote fades leaving just the last four words lingering on the screen. This is a film about the people who do dangerous jobs in war. Its setting is the Iraq War, but it could be any war, any time. It does not make being in the military look fun, and it is not a pro-war movie, and the film deftly avoids making any comment on the current situation in Iraq. That's not what Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal are interested in. They're interested in what drives these men and how they can do what they do day in and day out. It focuses its attention solely on the idea presented in Chris Hedges' words.

Jeremy Renner is brilliant as Staff Sergeant William James. The rest of the cast is also very good, but Renner does most of the heavy lifting in the film, and his performance is Oscar worthy. James has the most dangerous job of all the men in his EOD company. The way he approaches defusing explosives is intuitive, and he has great respect for how these devices work and those who put them together. When a bomb challenges him, he is not frustrated, but impressed by the expertise and craftsmanship.

The Hurt Locker is a great film. It's also a rather incredible achievement. I link Roger Ebert a lot, but he probably loves film more and better than anyone else alive today. Here is his four star review and here is what he wrote on his journal about The Hurt Locker.

 

[@Li3n]

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker - Finally got my GF to sit down and watch, she's not exactly a huge comic book/western animation fan, but this to me, is the best Batman movie made (animation/live action). In the end she said "Wow, just wow. That took me completely by surprise. I didn't see the twist coming at all and it was very original." she gave it a thumbs up and I'm going to use this opportunity to show her Mask of the Phantasm.

I didn't find it as good as you, but that might just be because they almost ruined B.Beyond by making Terry Bruce's genetic son instead of going the logical way and just having WW's daughter show up... JLU continuity FTW.

 

[Shegokigo]

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker - Finally got my GF to sit down and watch, she's not exactly a huge comic book/western animation fan, but this to me, is the best Batman movie made (animation/live action). In the end she said "Wow, just wow. That took me completely by surprise. I didn't see the twist coming at all and it was very original." she gave it a thumbs up and I'm going to use this opportunity to show her Mask of the Phantasm.

I didn't find it as good as you, but that might just be because they almost ruined B.Beyond by making Terry Bruce's genetic son instead of going the logical way and just having WW's daughter show up... JLU continuity FTW.

I never watched the B.Beyond series. So there you go.

 

[Hailey Knight]

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker - Finally got my GF to sit down and watch, she's not exactly a huge comic book/western animation fan, but this to me, is the best Batman movie made (animation/live action). In the end she said "Wow, just wow. That took me completely by surprise. I didn't see the twist coming at all and it was very original." she gave it a thumbs up and I'm going to use this opportunity to show her Mask of the Phantasm.

I didn't find it as good as you, but that might just be because they almost ruined B.Beyond by making Terry Bruce's genetic son instead of going the logical way and just having WW's daughter show up... JLU continuity FTW.

That really has nothing to do with the quality of the movie, but with JLU continuity. It's easily ignorable info.

Although I agree that that is a really stupid idea.

 

[Frank]

The Hurt Locker is the best film of the year so far. It is the first great film of 2009, and it is the film in which Kathryn Bigelow finally materializes as a great filmmaker.

A coworker got me stoked for that one a while ago. It's one I'll unfortunately have to wait to hit the DVD shelves as nothing in "select" theatres ever comes near here.

 

[Philosopher B.]

Orange County

Decent, if extremely predictable cinema.

12 Angry Men

Fucking awesome cinema.

Million Dollar Baby

My new fifth favorite movie of all time. Just ... holy fuck. I mean to say, oh shit.

 

[ElJuski]

Orange County, I found, ages well over time. Some great lines in there-- "Sean, we are the same height; that is neat."

Just watched Fanboys. I'm surprised that so many talented comedians had a part in this movie...and it ended up so underwhelming. It's a shame the film's sordid history of coming to the cinema seemed to have left it dead on arrival.

 

Outlander

Holy shit, why did this movie not get more press and success before going to video? Seriously, it was epicly awesome. The whole story is a guy from space crash lands on Earth around 700, in Norway. Winds up joining with a tribe of vikings to take down a "dragon", which is actually an alien beast that caused the crash landing.

All sorts of Beowulf references and the story heavily caters to Beowolf's plot. But it does it so well that there's no room to complain. CG on the monster itself was surprisingly well done, though lacking at some points. But you've got Jim Caviezel, Ron Perlman and John Hurt in it. Totally buying this one when I can afford it.

Again, seriously. How the hell did this movie not be more successful? It was fucking awesome.

 

[Cajungal]

I saw that a week ago! I KNOW! IT RULES! I told my folks to check it out and they loved it too. Don't you love how the [spoiler:394h5737]monster's like a big freaking dragon/panther/anglerfish?![/spoiler:394h5737]

 

Hell yes! As Yahtzee says, "The only way it could MORE awesome is if it had tits and was on fire."

 

[Cajungal]

and had branston pickle on it

 

[Krisken]

I just finished watching Burn After Reading.

Wow, just wow. There is no way I can talk about this movie without giving stuff away, and that would be very unfair to anyone who hasn't seen it.

I will say the ending was hilarious. Movie starts slow, kinda grinds, then about halfway it all starts to tie together. Fucking brilliant.

 

[ElJuski]

I just finished watching Burn After Reading.

Wow, just wow. There is no way I can talk about this movie without giving stuff away, and that would be very unfair to anyone who hasn't seen it.

I will say the ending was hilarious. Movie starts slow, kinda grinds, then about halfway it all starts to tie together. Fucking brilliant.

The Coen Bros. have a fantastic understanding of dark, dry comedy, and Burn After Reading is so cynically delicious. Brad Pitt's character was excellent. Loved how nihillistic it all was.

 

[Shegokigo]

Loved Malkovich in it.

Hated Pitt.

Overall, it was "ok".

 

[Chazwozel]

Loved Malkovich in it.

Hated Pitt.

Overall, it was "ok".

Brad Pitt has been perpetually stuck in Fight Club mode ever since that movie came out. Every movie after that seems like he's the know it all, rebellious, snarky Tyler Durden.

 

[Krisken]

Loved Malkovich in it.

Hated Pitt.

Overall, it was "ok".

Brad Pitt has been perpetually stuck in Fight Club mode ever since that movie came out. Every movie after that seems like he's the know it all, rebellious, snarky Tyler Durden.

I didn't get that vibe off this character at all. He quite literally plays a moron. In fact, most of the people in it are playing morons.

 

[ElJuski]

Loved Malkovich in it.

Hated Pitt.

Overall, it was "ok".

Brad Pitt has been perpetually stuck in Fight Club mode ever since that movie came out. Every movie after that seems like he's the know it all, rebellious, snarky Tyler Durden.

:blue:

 

[Shegokigo]

I didn't get that vibe off this character at all. He quite literally plays a moron. In fact, most of the people in it are playing morons.

Everyone but Malcovich, he shined in his role. Everyonelse pulled off "moron" perfectly too. Pitt came off as annoying and "trying too hard".

 

[Chazwozel]

Loved Malkovich in it.

Hated Pitt.

Overall, it was "ok".

Brad Pitt has been perpetually stuck in Fight Club mode ever since that movie came out. Every movie after that seems like he's the know it all, rebellious, snarky Tyler Durden.

I didn't get that vibe off this character at all. He quite literally plays a moron. In fact, most of the people in it are playing morons.

Ah, moron Tyler Durden is seen in various snippets of Fight Club. Namely when he's riding the bike around inside the house with a mad bomber hat on, or while he's fucking Marla Singer with rubber gloves on.

 

[ElJuski]

Yeah...that's a complete, ridiculous stretch.

 

[Krisken]

I didn't get that vibe off this character at all. He quite literally plays a moron. In fact, most of the people in it are playing morons.

Everyone but Malcovich, he shined in his role. Everyonelse pulled off "moron" perfectly too. Pitt came off as annoying and "trying too hard".

Agreed on Malkovich.

Ok, spoiler, don't go over if ya haven't seen it. [spoiler:1lehe6ft]Pitt wasn't in the movie enough to really bother me. I thought the over the top portrayal of a dumb gym roider was fine. I'm just glad he wasn't every other character he plays (as Chaz says earlier)[/spoiler:1lehe6ft].

The CIA scenes with J.K. Simmons and David Rasche was absolutely perfect. It showed how stupidity can utterly confuse and befuddle intelligent people.

 

[ElJuski]

Because I have the desire to explain:Tyler Durden shows unrepressed desire, and Brad Pitt's character in Burn After Reading shows narcissistic naivite. They are, by no means, any way shape or form, similar characters through motivation, background or personality, except they are played by the same dude.

No, wait, they both work out.


Shit.


About Malkovich: He was absolutely awesome in his role, too. The distempter that just simmered, then boiled, beneath his skin. He was funny, freaky, terrifying all at once.

 

[Shannow]

Couldnt sleep sunday night. Ended up flipping through the channels. Watched Under Siege in HD. First time in years.








It was fantastic.

 

[Shegokigo]

The CIA scenes with J.K. Simmons and David Rasche was absolutely perfect. It showed how stupidity can utterly confuse and befuddle intelligent people.

Easily my favorite parts in the film, though sadly few and far between.

About Malkovich: He was absolutely awesome in his role, too. The distempter that just simmered, then boiled, beneath his skin. He was funny, freaky, terrifying all at once.

Beautiful way of putting it Juski, just nailed it.

 

[Krisken]

The CIA scenes with J.K. Simmons and David Rasche was absolutely perfect. It showed how stupidity can utterly confuse and befuddle intelligent people.

Easily my favorite parts in the film, though sadly few and far between.

About Malkovich: He was absolutely awesome in his role, too. The distempter that just simmered, then boiled, beneath his skin. He was funny, freaky, terrifying all at once.

Beautiful way of putting it Juski, just nailed it.

Agreed on both counts. Also interesting is how John's character slowly falls apart through the movie. Everyone else in the movie who is affected has things happen to them in huge crashes, while he faces slow deterioration.

 

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I though Pitt played the role he was supposed to play perfectly. He was a bimbo, plain and simple.

 

[Charlie Don't Surf]

Pitt was awesome in Fight Club and Burn After Reading, and the characters were completely different.

And yes, Pitt was acting just like Tyler Durden in Benjamin Button too.

 

[Krisken]

Pitt was awesome in Fight Club and Burn After Reading, and the characters were completely different.

And yes, Pitt was acting just like Tyler Durden in Benjamin Button too.

Didn't see it, but that might make the movie interesting.

From what I hear, it was dull as hell.