Recent movies seen - Page 79

LeisureSuitedLooney · 08-19-2006, 05:27 AM

It probably was obvious, but it still creeped me out, quite a bit.

Spoiler:
The whole idea that she and the daughter thought they were safely returning home, yet were still unable to reconnect with the husband was better than I was expecting...I pretty much expected a typical horror movie "jump-out-and-scare-the-audience" ending, not one that was more subdued and quiet. I don't know, compared to other recent video game movies like, say, Alone in the Dark, House of the Dead, or Resident Evil, this just seemed more subtle.

Also, I thought it was pretty gutsy to leave them as dead, restless spirits...if the afterlife is where they were. Still not sure if it was the afterlife, or some kind of parallel existence. Most Hollywood films don't try to be as downbeat as that, especially when kids are involved.

Dasilva · 08-19-2006, 08:17 AM

I just saw Super Man Returns its a great film, I loved it. I thought Lex's girlfriend was very funny, she was sweet and innocent too.

Lucien21 · 08-19-2006, 08:39 AM

A Scanner Darkly

Twisted tale of addiction and drug use in a big brother style future where you are being watched all the time.

Loved the way they rotoscoped the actors to make it look like animation although I doubt the movie would have worked if it was shot normally.

Probably the most faithful adaption to a P K Dick novel ever filmed.

Hilariously funny at times and Robert Downey Jr, in particular, was fantastic.

After a brisk nap · 08-21-2006, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucien21

That bad is it.

You have no soul.

KriD · 08-23-2006, 04:19 AM

Rope

Very surprised by this movie, I think it's one of Hitchcock's best, if not the best. What impressed me the most was that the 80 min. movie consist of only 9 takes. And it's very suspenseful, even though the action takes place in a single room.

LeisureSuitedLooney · 08-23-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KriD

Rope

Very surprised by this movie, I think it's one of Hitchcock's best, if not the best. What impressed me the most was that the 80 min. movie consist of only 9 takes. And it's very suspenseful, even though the action takes place in a single room.

My favorite Hitchcock film, with Rear Window, Psycho, and The Birds (in no particular order) just behind it.

Junkface · 08-23-2006, 05:56 AM

Rope is criminally overlooked. I think it belongs among Hitchcock's top movies, though Vertigo of course trumps all.

insane_cobra · 08-23-2006, 10:27 AM

Frenzy was the most enjoyable for me.

Kolzig · 08-23-2006, 11:54 AM

I saw half of Bend it like Beckham yesterday.

Interesting movie, I have wanted to see it for a long time, but I would've wanted to see the beginning also...

LeisureSuitedLooney · 08-23-2006, 01:17 PM

Just got back from seeing those Mother-effing Snakes on that Mother-effing Plane.

Hysterically funny. Made me wistful for MST3K, and what they could've done with it. Loved the taser scenes, lol.

Lucien21 · 08-23-2006, 01:25 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5277238.stm

Hope you didn't go to that showing.

LeisureSuitedLooney · 08-23-2006, 02:20 PM

Unless it was in Tyngsboro, Mass., then....nope!

Spiwak · 08-24-2006, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkface

Rope is criminally overlooked. I think it belongs among Hitchcock's top movies, though Vertigo of course trumps all.

Rear Window, actually.

Dasilva · 08-24-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucien21

A Scanner Darkly

Twisted tale of addiction and drug use in a big brother style future where you are being watched all the time.

Loved the way they rotoscoped the actors to make it look like animation although I doubt the movie would have worked if it was shot normally.

Probably the most faithful adaption to a P K Dick novel ever filmed.

Hilariously funny at times and Robert Downey Jr, in particular, was fantastic.

I saw it too, I found the ending a bit sad.

Spoiler:
how they used him to get the blue flower back to his ''friends''.

Great movie with a really great plot and some very funny moments.

Once A Villain · 08-24-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiwak

Rear Window, actually.

Agreed.

Junkface · 08-25-2006, 05:54 AM

Bah, you can both burn in hell. (Rear Window is quite good though.)

LeisureSuitedLooney · 08-25-2006, 06:23 AM

Anyone going to see Broken Lizard's "Beerfest" this weekend?

Kolzig · 08-30-2006, 01:47 PM

I just saw Jet Lag / Décalage horaire, and I absolutely loved it. Excellent movie.

RLacey · 08-30-2006, 02:03 PM

Donnie Darko in its Director's Cut flavour.

So strange. So great. And any film with the line "I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion!" deserves serious kudos.

kuze · 08-30-2006, 03:06 PM

Millennium - S1, halfway through with S2.
Season one was awesome, it had that movie feeling to it that I can't find in other series. Besides, it's made by Chris Carter, which speaks for itself. Dark, gory and messed up show - and it has that mistery bit I love.

Season two, on the other hand, introduced humor, lack of which I quite welcomed in season one. Maybe Fox didn't like the fact that the show was too dark and scared off some people, so they decided to lighten it up a bit. While the show still is very entertaining, I somewhat miss that initial darkness.

08-19-2006, 05:27 AM	#1561
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	It probably was obvious, but it still creeped me out, quite a bit. Spoiler: The whole idea that she and the daughter thought they were safely returning home, yet were still unable to reconnect with the husband was better than I was expecting...I pretty much expected a typical horror movie "jump-out-and-scare-the-audience" ending, not one that was more subdued and quiet. I don't know, compared to other recent video game movies like, say, Alone in the Dark, House of the Dead, or Resident Evil, this just seemed more subtle. Also, I thought it was pretty gutsy to leave them as dead, restless spirits...if the afterlife is where they were. Still not sure if it was the afterlife, or some kind of parallel existence. Most Hollywood films don't try to be as downbeat as that, especially when kids are involved. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-19-2006, 08:17 AM	#1562
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	I just saw Super Man Returns its a great film, I loved it. I thought Lex's girlfriend was very funny, she was sweet and innocent too. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-19-2006, 08:39 AM	#1563
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	A Scanner Darkly Twisted tale of addiction and drug use in a big brother style future where you are being watched all the time. Loved the way they rotoscoped the actors to make it look like animation although I doubt the movie would have worked if it was shot normally. Probably the most faithful adaption to a P K Dick novel ever filmed. Hilariously funny at times and Robert Downey Jr, in particular, was fantastic. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

08-23-2006, 04:19 AM	#1565
KriD Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 541	Rope Very surprised by this movie, I think it's one of Hitchcock's best, if not the best. What impressed me the most was that the 80 min. movie consist of only 9 takes. And it's very suspenseful, even though the action takes place in a single room. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Replaying: The Black Mirror Just finished: Day of the Tentacle, Broken Sword - Director's Cut To play: Black Mirror 2

08-23-2006, 05:56 AM	#1567
Junkface Grah! Grah! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Rope is criminally overlooked. I think it belongs among Hitchcock's top movies, though Vertigo of course trumps all. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-23-2006, 10:27 AM	#1568
insane_cobra gin soaked boy Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virovitica, Croatia Posts: 4,093	Frenzy was the most enjoyable for me. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What you piss in is yours for life.

08-23-2006, 11:54 AM	#1569
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I saw half of Bend it like Beckham yesterday. Interesting movie, I have wanted to see it for a long time, but I would've wanted to see the beginning also... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

08-23-2006, 01:17 PM	#1570
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	Just got back from seeing those Mother-effing Snakes on that Mother-effing Plane. Hysterically funny. Made me wistful for MST3K, and what they could've done with it. Loved the taser scenes, lol. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-23-2006, 01:25 PM	#1571
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5277238.stm Hope you didn't go to that showing. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

08-23-2006, 02:20 PM	#1572
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	Unless it was in Tyngsboro, Mass., then....nope! Share Share this post on Twitter

08-25-2006, 05:54 AM	#1576
Junkface Grah! Grah! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	Bah, you can both burn in hell. (Rear Window is quite good though.) Share Share this post on Twitter

08-25-2006, 06:23 AM	#1577
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	Anyone going to see Broken Lizard's "Beerfest" this weekend? Share Share this post on Twitter

08-30-2006, 01:47 PM	#1578
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I just saw Jet Lag / Décalage horaire, and I absolutely loved it. Excellent movie. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

08-30-2006, 02:03 PM	#1579
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	Donnie Darko in its Director's Cut flavour. So strange. So great. And any film with the line "I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion!" deserves serious kudos. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

08-30-2006, 03:06 PM	#1580
kuze In an evening of July... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,215	Millennium - S1, halfway through with S2. Season one was awesome, it had that movie feeling to it that I can't find in other series. Besides, it's made by Chris Carter, which speaks for itself. Dark, gory and messed up show - and it has that mistery bit I love. Season two, on the other hand, introduced humor, lack of which I quite welcomed in season one. Maybe Fox didn't like the fact that the show was too dark and scared off some people, so they decided to lighten it up a bit. While the show still is very entertaining, I somewhat miss that initial darkness. Share Share this post on Twitter

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