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MagicMarker · 14-02-2009, 20:54

I need ideas for movies to watch! There's only so many I can think of... anyway, maybe this thread will give some ideas?

What I've watched recently (in the last week or so)...

Last Action Hero - Great 'negger movie, hadn't seen it in years. The kid in it is awful though, you just want to punch him in the face.

Hot Rod - Some genuinely funny moments, great soundtrack. But all these ''comedies'' are really quite disappointing overall.

Max Payne - Quite possibly the worst movie ever who's ONLY redeeming feature is Olga Kurylenko in a sexy little red dress.

Doubt - PSH and Meryl Streep are excellent, well written movie but overall slow paced and lacking that little ''something''.

Body of Lies - This movie was enjoyable, you really can't fault DiCaprio in any way. It's well shot and enthralling, but it was let down by the anti-climatic ending.

Changeling - Speaking as someone who is not a huge fan of Eastwood's directing I thought this was excellent. As per usual it's way too long but it redeems itself with what I would call a perfect ending.

The Express - Good but not great movie, keep this one for a Sunday afternoon.

Eagle Eye - I loved this movie from start to finish. Just a perfect popcorn flick.

Redbelt - Starts off slow enough, picks up in the middle, gets a little more promising but finishes with a pretentious ending - disappointing.

Warrior King - This movie is all over the place in terms of editing. But you really don't care simply because of Tony Jaa who is absolutely incredible, the stunts and fighting in this movie out class even Ong Bak.

Otis Driftwood · 14-02-2009, 21:27

Id imagine this thread will be locked but Ive watched a pretty eclectic mix of stuff the last week or so.

Dans Ma Peau - interesting French movie.Its been described as a body horror and thats a pretty good description.Kinda Cronenbergesque.

Inside - Gloriously nasty French horror with some genuine wince inducing scenes.Dont think its available uncut this side of the pond though.Can be bought on cdwow or ebay handily enough.

Clean,Shaven - Drama with Peter Green (Zed from Pulp Fiction) about a mentally damaged drifter searching for his daughter.Very good movie.

Flags of Our Fathers - Eastwoods WW2 drama.Great movie,nuff said.

The Killing Machine - Sonny Chiba kung fu movie.Great fun.

Dog Bite Dog - Korean (I think) gangster movie.Very,very good.

Hard Boiled - John Woo's action masterpiece.Arguably the greatest action movie ever committed to celluloid.Flawless IMHO.

L31mr0d · 14-02-2009, 21:53

Seen Bolt today (in 3D). Absolutely excellent movie imo. Better than Wall-E imo.

Haven't laughed so much in a CGI movie since the first time I watched Shrek.

Nolanger · 14-02-2009, 22:13

a rather pedestrian attempt at the Biggie Smalls rap story. All the main moments in his life get shown - no surprises. Not a patch on Menace II Society/Boyz in Da Hood/Hustle and Flow or the Cary Grant movie Notorious

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Darko · 14-02-2009, 23:16

In the past 2 days I have watched.

Death Wish: Pure escapist fun which has long been seen as nothing more than a shoddy revenge fantasy.

Death Wish 2: A meaner version of the first with one of the coolest endings ever.

Death Wish 3: Complete and utter fun filled madness. I cannot recommend it enough.

Death Wish 4: More of the same only this time with more violence and explosions.

Death Wish 5: Fun, fun, fun with lots of blood and death.

The Joshua Tree: A true lost classic of the 90s. Dolph Lundgren is on fine form in one of the most enjoyable action films ever made. It does make you wonder why Vic Armstrong hasn't been allowed to make more films.

Nemesis: Yet another 90s action classic. Having waited years and years to finally see Nemesis I have to say that I was not disappointed. Some fantastic fights, fine performances and an early role for Tom Jane.

unreggd · 15-02-2009, 03:59

the 90s remake of the body snatchers

was cool!

and Friday the 13th remake on friday

also cool!

Sammag · 15-02-2009, 04:35

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Originally Posted by MagicMarker

Doubt

I actually forgot I saw this flick until I read your post - says something I guess... I agree, I walked out of the cinema feeling it was a bit lack luster and 'missing something' too.

I went to see Ghost Town on Friday, great movie, lots of laughs but annoying sound boom kept bobbing in and out of the frames - was strange that they couldn't edit it out.

Am keen to see Grand Torino and possibly Revolutionary Road - although am concerned the latter will be a tad dull and Kate Winslet bugs me - recently further enforced after watching her Golden Globe acceptance speeches a few weeks back...

I recently saw, albeit with some initial in-trepidation that it would be 'too girlie' for me (even though I am a girl!), Marley & Me - but I really enjoyed it, expect tears - everyone even all the blokes in the theatre were in floods at the end.
A really nice, well told story you could relate to. Needless to say the family pets got squeezed to death on our return home.

Watched In Bruges on DVD a few weeks back - loved it. Hilarious lines and for once I warmed to Colin Farrell. Brendan Gleeson was excellent in it too.
Well worth getting out if you haven't seen it.

**Lafortezza** · 15-02-2009, 05:01

Elite Squad: Entertaining and brutal story of Brazilian police in the Slums of Rio, trying to prepare for the Pope's visit.

The Reader: Winslet is very very good in this, good story about morality and personal responsibility. The court rooms scenes in the middle third are very very tense, the first and last thirds of the films let it down slightly.

Changeling: I was a bit "WTF is this about, it's just dumb" when the storyline got going in the first half. Once the revelations about the crime started to come out I was hooked. Jolie gives a pretty good performance as she would have been one of my last choices for this role. Good film, good story.

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People: Simon Pegg goes to America and makes a terrible films. It's awful, shockingly bad. Slapstick and "look at the funny British man being rude to everyone". Worse than Mr Bean by a million miles.

irish_bob · 15-02-2009, 12:03

not sure if movies seen on tv count

i saw charlie wilsons war in the past week

absolute gem of a movie , philip seymour hoffman is the best actor in hollywood right now

bullet64 · 15-02-2009, 13:19

hello i am new to this forum lark and don't know how to go about it. seen a great film on rte 2 foreign film about a couple who meet as kids and dare each other to do things each time one of them won they had to pass back a tin box that the boys mother gave to him does anybody know the name of this film or where to find it, best film i have seen in a long time. also watched GRAN TORINO latley clint eastwood is brilliant in it thanks

Sammag · 15-02-2009, 13:26

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philip seymour hoffman is the best actor in hollywood right now

Last year I stayed in the Chateau Marmont in L.A for a few days.. one night whilst totally sozzled, I saw PSH chatting away to Mike Myers at the reception area about 5 metres from where I was plonked... God, the restraint it took to not skip my drunken self up to say hello to the two of them...

Funniest thing was after they'd finished chatting Mike Myers himself 'skipped' up the stairs in very Austin Powers fashion to his room...

DaithiDuil · 15-02-2009, 13:29

I watched Donnie Brasco The other night - Pacino only slightly outshines Depp in a stellar performance. Epic!

Benjamin Button - I was amazed at this film, the storytelling is amazing with some great cinematography and the special effects department really pushed the boat out.

Tropic thunder - Again I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this film, I had heard some pretty mixed reviews about this one and was apprehensive putting it on, to me it was a "Don't take it seriously" Nam comedy. Worth a look...

gversey · 15-02-2009, 20:17

Seen Notorious last night and just finished watching 2 box sets of Supernatural...im tired now

MagicMarker · 15-02-2009, 20:19

Just watched Flags of Our Fathers..... yawn.

banshee_bones · 15-02-2009, 20:27

Bolt: Brilliant film! so funny and so cute.

Burn after reading: not as great as all the hype made it out to be.

Taken: new found respect for Liam Neeson!

14-02-2009, 20:54	#1
MagicMarker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pale Blue Dot Posts: 28,376 Adverts \| Friends	What have you watched recently? I need ideas for movies to watch! There's only so many I can think of... anyway, maybe this thread will give some ideas? What I've watched recently (in the last week or so)... Last Action Hero - Great 'negger movie, hadn't seen it in years. The kid in it is awful though, you just want to punch him in the face. Hot Rod - Some genuinely funny moments, great soundtrack. But all these ''comedies'' are really quite disappointing overall. Max Payne - Quite possibly the worst movie ever who's ONLY redeeming feature is Olga Kurylenko in a sexy little red dress. Doubt - PSH and Meryl Streep are excellent, well written movie but overall slow paced and lacking that little ''something''. Body of Lies - This movie was enjoyable, you really can't fault DiCaprio in any way. It's well shot and enthralling, but it was let down by the anti-climatic ending. Changeling - Speaking as someone who is not a huge fan of Eastwood's directing I thought this was excellent. As per usual it's way too long but it redeems itself with what I would call a perfect ending. The Express - Good but not great movie, keep this one for a Sunday afternoon. Eagle Eye - I loved this movie from start to finish. Just a perfect popcorn flick. Redbelt - Starts off slow enough, picks up in the middle, gets a little more promising but finishes with a pretentious ending - disappointing. Warrior King - This movie is all over the place in terms of editing. But you really don't care simply because of Tony Jaa who is absolutely incredible, the stunts and fighting in this movie out class even Ong Bak.

14-02-2009, 22:13	#4
Nolanger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,518 Adverts \| Friends	Notorious a rather pedestrian attempt at the Biggie Smalls rap story. All the main moments in his life get shown - no surprises. Not a patch on Menace II Society/Boyz in Da Hood/Hustle and Flow or the Cary Grant movie Notorious .

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14-02-2009, 21:27	#2
Otis Driftwood Closed Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9,376 Adverts \| Friends	Id imagine this thread will be locked but Ive watched a pretty eclectic mix of stuff the last week or so. Dans Ma Peau - interesting French movie.Its been described as a body horror and thats a pretty good description.Kinda Cronenbergesque. Inside - Gloriously nasty French horror with some genuine wince inducing scenes.Dont think its available uncut this side of the pond though.Can be bought on cdwow or ebay handily enough. Clean,Shaven - Drama with Peter Green (Zed from Pulp Fiction) about a mentally damaged drifter searching for his daughter.Very good movie. Flags of Our Fathers - Eastwoods WW2 drama.Great movie,nuff said. The Killing Machine - Sonny Chiba kung fu movie.Great fun. Dog Bite Dog - Korean (I think) gangster movie.Very,very good. Hard Boiled - John Woo's action masterpiece.Arguably the greatest action movie ever committed to celluloid.Flawless IMHO.

14-02-2009, 21:53	#3
L31mr0d Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 7,977 Adverts \| Friends	Seen Bolt today (in 3D). Absolutely excellent movie imo. Better than Wall-E imo. Haven't laughed so much in a CGI movie since the first time I watched Shrek.

14-02-2009, 23:16	#5
Darko Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Galway Posts: 10,836 Adverts \| Friends	In the past 2 days I have watched. Death Wish: Pure escapist fun which has long been seen as nothing more than a shoddy revenge fantasy. Death Wish 2: A meaner version of the first with one of the coolest endings ever. Death Wish 3: Complete and utter fun filled madness. I cannot recommend it enough. Death Wish 4: More of the same only this time with more violence and explosions. Death Wish 5: Fun, fun, fun with lots of blood and death. The Joshua Tree: A true lost classic of the 90s. Dolph Lundgren is on fine form in one of the most enjoyable action films ever made. It does make you wonder why Vic Armstrong hasn't been allowed to make more films. Nemesis: Yet another 90s action classic. Having waited years and years to finally see Nemesis I have to say that I was not disappointed. Some fantastic fights, fine performances and an early role for Tom Jane.

15-02-2009, 03:59	#6
unreggd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,749 Adverts \| Friends	the 90s remake of the body snatchers was cool! and Friday the 13th remake on friday also cool!

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Lafortezza omg vegas Join Date: May 2002 Location: Racking Disciprine :/ Posts: 9,177 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Basketball, The Clique	Elite Squad: Entertaining and brutal story of Brazilian police in the Slums of Rio, trying to prepare for the Pope's visit. The Reader: Winslet is very very good in this, good story about morality and personal responsibility. The court rooms scenes in the middle third are very very tense, the first and last thirds of the films let it down slightly. Changeling: I was a bit "WTF is this about, it's just dumb" when the storyline got going in the first half. Once the revelations about the crime started to come out I was hooked. Jolie gives a pretty good performance as she would have been one of my last choices for this role. Good film, good story. How to Lose Friends and Alienate People: Simon Pegg goes to America and makes a terrible films. It's awful, shockingly bad. Slapstick and "look at the funny British man being rude to everyone". Worse than Mr Bean by a million miles.

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irish_bob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,260 Adverts \| Friends	not sure if movies seen on tv count i saw charlie wilsons war in the past week absolute gem of a movie , philip seymour hoffman is the best actor in hollywood right now

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bullet64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dublin nth Posts: 13 Adverts \| Friends	hello i am new to this forum lark and don't know how to go about it. seen a great film on rte 2 foreign film about a couple who meet as kids and dare each other to do things each time one of them won they had to pass back a tin box that the boys mother gave to him does anybody know the name of this film or where to find it, best film i have seen in a long time. also watched GRAN TORINO latley clint eastwood is brilliant in it thanks

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DaithiDuil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 Adverts \| Friends	I watched Donnie Brasco The other night - Pacino only slightly outshines Depp in a stellar performance. Epic! Benjamin Button - I was amazed at this film, the storytelling is amazing with some great cinematography and the special effects department really pushed the boat out. Tropic thunder - Again I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this film, I had heard some pretty mixed reviews about this one and was apprehensive putting it on, to me it was a "Don't take it seriously" Nam comedy. Worth a look...

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gversey Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: dublin Posts: 236 Adverts \| Friends	Seen Notorious last night and just finished watching 2 box sets of Supernatural...im tired now

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MagicMarker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pale Blue Dot Posts: 28,376 Adverts \| Friends	Just watched Flags of Our Fathers..... yawn.

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banshee_bones Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12,548 Adverts \| Friends	Bolt: Brilliant film! so funny and so cute. Burn after reading: not as great as all the hype made it out to be. Taken: new found respect for Liam Neeson!