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Jun 21, 2014 10:49 AM
I have a question. A while back someone said that Forrest Gump doesn't stand the test of time or something to that affect. I was just hoping someone could explain that to me.
Jun 21, 2014 10:49am
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Jun 21, 2014 11:00 AM
bigdaddy2003;1628587 wrote:I have a question. A while back someone said that Forrest Gump doesn't stand the test of time or something to that affect. I was just hoping someone could explain that to me.
I don't care for the movie either, but I believe MB said something about it not standing the test of time.

It's maudlin fluff.....a sappy hallmark movie that has no real character outside of being a heartwarming tale for baby boomers.
Jun 21, 2014 11:00am
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Jun 21, 2014 11:12 AM
bigdaddy2003;1628587 wrote:I have a question. A while back someone said that Forrest Gump doesn't stand the test of time or something to that affect. I was just hoping someone could explain that to me.
That's Manhattan Buckeye for you.
Jun 21, 2014 11:12am
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Jun 21, 2014 12:09 PM
Mohican00;1628588 wrote:I don't care for the movie either, but I believe MB said something about it not standing the test of time.

It's maudlin fluff.....a sappy hallmark movie that has no real character outside of being a heartwarming tale for baby boomers.
Ah yes. I understand and I can agree with that idea with certain movies. I mean I enjoyed Mortal Kombat when I was a teenager but I tried watching it the other day and I could barely watch 15 minutes of it. I enjoy Forrest Gump. I'm not saying I want to watch it on a daily basis but I do like to watch it once or twice a year.
Jun 21, 2014 12:09pm
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Jun 21, 2014 12:13 PM
Eh, it was ok when it came out, but the movie doesn't hold up. It certainly wasn't better than Shawshank Redemption or Pulp Fiction.

It is maudlin and painful to watch 20 years later. It is so manipulative and just a circle-jerk for baby-boomer history reinventions.

The acting is fine, the filming is fine....the story is stupid. You have a retard that in any event would be the most popular person in the USA (All-American football player - forget he didn't get drafted to the NFL, war hero and Medal of Honor recipient, shrimp executive, world class runner, ping-pong champion), but he can just walk around and no one knows who he is.

Even for fantasy it is a silly film....at least they didn't throw him in outer space with a monkey like the book.

-short edit, the way it treated AIDS was borderline offensive....it just sort of glossed it over.
Jun 21, 2014 12:13pm
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Jun 21, 2014 12:53 PM
^ I can't disagree with that. It's just one of those movies I enjoy watching despite it's obvious flaws.
Jun 21, 2014 12:53pm
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Jun 21, 2014 3:35 PM
Chris Charming vs Misty Love POV 4 out of 5 stars
Jun 21, 2014 3:35pm
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Jun 21, 2014 7:29 PM
KB0938;1628516 wrote:Edge of tomorrow. Wasnt bad honestly, thought it would be another Tom Cruise abortion of a film, but I was pleasantly surprised 8/10. Helps that I just watched it online and didnt have to pay 10$ or w/e to go se it
yes it is surprisingly good
War of the Worlds+ Saving Private Ryan + Groundhog Day
Jun 21, 2014 7:29pm
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Jun 22, 2014 4:19 AM
The Wolverine (2013) Just watched on HBO. "In Japan and vulnerable for the first time....."

The new wolverine movie is comparable to the last superhero movie watched in Man Of Steel. Fun but still slightly a let down.
Jun 22, 2014 4:19am
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Jun 22, 2014 9:39 AM
Saw 22 jump street last night, thought it was hilarious
Jun 22, 2014 9:39am
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Jun 22, 2014 5:25 PM
22 Jump Street 8/10. I only saw the first one once, but I really liked the sequel. It was just as funny, IMO.
Jun 22, 2014 5:25pm
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Jun 22, 2014 7:01 PM
A Serbian film is a must see for sicko's
Jun 22, 2014 7:01pm
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Jun 22, 2014 9:46 PM
Manhattan Buckeye;1628609 wrote:Eh, it was ok when it came out, but the movie doesn't hold up. It certainly wasn't better than Shawshank Redemption or Pulp Fiction.

It is maudlin and painful to watch 20 years later. It is so manipulative and just a circle-jerk for baby-boomer history reinventions.

The acting is fine, the filming is fine....the story is stupid. You have a retard that in any event would be the most popular person in the USA (All-American football player - forget he didn't get drafted to the NFL, war hero and Medal of Honor recipient, shrimp executive, world class runner, ping-pong champion), but he can just walk around and no one knows who he is.

Even for fantasy it is a silly film....at least they didn't throw him in outer space with a monkey like the book.

-short edit, the way it treated AIDS was borderline offensive....it just sort of glossed it over.
Who had AIDS in Forrest Gump?
Jun 22, 2014 9:46pm
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Jun 22, 2014 9:52 PM
GOONx19;1628990 wrote:Who had AIDS in Forrest Gump?
Jenny, I'm pretty sure.
Jun 22, 2014 9:52pm
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Jun 22, 2014 9:54 PM
GOONx19;1628990 wrote:Who had AIDS in Forrest Gump?
Jenny later reveals that she is ill and is suffering from an unknown virus with no cure (heavily implied to be H.I.V)
http://forrestgump.wikia.com/wiki/Jenny_Curran
Jun 22, 2014 9:54pm
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Jun 22, 2014 11:31 PM
steubbigred;1628860 wrote:A Serbian film is a must see for sicko's
I've seen it, and there is no other description that accurately describes it other than to say "it's some fucked up shit."

Made Requiem for a Dream seem like the music video for Everything Is Awesome.
Jun 22, 2014 11:31pm
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Jun 22, 2014 11:34 PM
Fab4Runner;1628827 wrote:22 Jump Street 8/10. I only saw the first one once, but I really liked the sequel. It was just as funny, IMO.
I was skeptical of this one, but you steered me right with Chef. If I get a chance imma see dis.

Watched What About Bob. Been about 20 yrs or so since I've seen this and it held up. I was highly entertained.
Jun 22, 2014 11:34pm
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Jun 22, 2014 11:46 PM
I watched Gravity and Her on a flight last week. Gravity I'd give 8/10. Was more intense than I expected. Just one disaster after another. Her I would give a 4. It just kind of dragged. I didn't even finish it.
Jun 22, 2014 11:46pm
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Jun 22, 2014 11:49 PM
Mulva;1629021 wrote:I watched Gravity and Her on a flight last week. Gravity I'd give 8/10. Was more intense than I expected. Just one disaster after another. Her I would give a 4. It just kind of dragged. I didn't even finish it.
It has gotten high marks from a lot of people I know who have seen it. If it's slow, though, I have to wonder what they saw in it.
Jun 22, 2014 11:49pm
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Jun 23, 2014 7:54 AM
fwiw, I gave Gravity a 4/10, and only because Sandra Bullock looked good in her under garments....I thought it pretty much sucked.
Jun 23, 2014 7:54am
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Jun 23, 2014 8:01 AM
I didn't think gravity sucked but I didn't think it was great. 6.5/10. It entertained me and it was something different.
Jun 23, 2014 8:01am
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Jun 23, 2014 8:08 AM
It reminded me of a longer version of mst3k with actual actors-lol...different strokes, I guess.
Jun 23, 2014 8:08am
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Jun 23, 2014 10:07 AM
Saw Jersey Boys on Saturday.

7/10.

The stage show is better.
Jun 23, 2014 10:07am
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Jun 26, 2014 7:49 PM
Hercules trailer looks stupid, but I will watch it because I like mythology and the Rock is a cool dude.
Jun 26, 2014 7:49pm
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Jun 26, 2014 11:27 PM
The Firm. Gene Hackman is the man. 8/10
Jun 26, 2014 11:27pm