TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jan 15, 2014 4:09pm
Captain Phillips 940/1000
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Jan 15, 2014 6:47pm
Yeah good movie, but I'd say 934/1000TedSheckler;1567563 wrote:Captain Phillips 940/1000
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Jan 15, 2014 7:42pm
I haven't seen it yet. 0/0.
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Gblock
Jan 16, 2014 7:57am
saw wolf of wall street last night...7/10 it kinda drug on
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 16, 2014 8:01am
Watched the Superbad director's commentary last night. Still a 10.
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MontyBrunswick
Jan 16, 2014 8:22am
Superbad gets too much credit. I mean, it's good. But not fantastic.
It's a solid 8/10 for me.
It's a solid 8/10 for me.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 16, 2014 2:47pm
The Wolf of Wall Street
I've heard a few criticisms of it. Namely, either that it is nothing but one long sensationalization of hookers and drugs, or that it was too long, or that it glamorized Belfort's actions.
Now, perhaps the length didn't bother me because I paused it and got up from time to time. But I didn't think they were pushing past the plot with the length. The end still seemed rather relevant to the story.
And based on the former criticism, I was expecting to see more hookers than I did (though admittedly, they weren't far off with the drug use).
Frankly, I thought it made Belfort out to be the asshole he was/is. I've met two people who have actually done work for/with him (in his ventures after jail), and they say he's still a complete dick, though the fact that he ought to be in default of his back payments to the defrauded investors should be plenty indication of that.
There were times, however, when it was somewhat slow. Not irrelevant, but slow.
Still, I'd give it an 9 out of 10. Hell, Margot Robbie alone puts it at at least a 7.
I've heard a few criticisms of it. Namely, either that it is nothing but one long sensationalization of hookers and drugs, or that it was too long, or that it glamorized Belfort's actions.
Now, perhaps the length didn't bother me because I paused it and got up from time to time. But I didn't think they were pushing past the plot with the length. The end still seemed rather relevant to the story.
And based on the former criticism, I was expecting to see more hookers than I did (though admittedly, they weren't far off with the drug use).
Frankly, I thought it made Belfort out to be the asshole he was/is. I've met two people who have actually done work for/with him (in his ventures after jail), and they say he's still a complete dick, though the fact that he ought to be in default of his back payments to the defrauded investors should be plenty indication of that.
There were times, however, when it was somewhat slow. Not irrelevant, but slow.
Still, I'd give it an 9 out of 10. Hell, Margot Robbie alone puts it at at least a 7.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 16, 2014 3:33pm
Oh, the ironyO-Trap;1567935 wrote:
Now, perhaps the length didn't bother me..
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 16, 2014 3:36pm
Thinking I been wanting to see this one, but the less hookers than ya expected concerns me!O-Trap;1567935 wrote:The Wolf of Wall Street
I've heard a few criticisms of it. Namely, either that it is nothing but one long sensationalization of hookers and drugs, or that it was too long, or that it glamorized Belfort's actions.
Now, perhaps the length didn't bother me because I paused it and got up from time to time. But I didn't think they were pushing past the plot with the length. The end still seemed rather relevant to the story.
And based on the former criticism, I was expecting to see more hookers than I did (though admittedly, they weren't far off with the drug use).
Frankly, I thought it made Belfort out to be the asshole he was/is. I've met two people who have actually done work for/with him (in his ventures after jail), and they say he's still a complete dick, though the fact that he ought to be in default of his back payments to the defrauded investors should be plenty indication of that.
There were times, however, when it was somewhat slow. Not irrelevant, but slow.
Still, I'd give it an 9 out of 10. Hell, Margot Robbie alone puts it at at least a 7.
I dont mind long movies, 2 plus hours. I feel cheated if they are closer to the 90 minute mark.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 16, 2014 4:08pm
So get up and take a break in the middle of reading my posts.vball10set;1567960 wrote:Oh, the irony
It's close to 3 hours. By "less hookers," I mean that I was led to believe the plot was light, and that the movie was just an excuse to show a ton of hookers and blow.thavoice;1567965 wrote:Thinking I been wanting to see this one, but the less hookers than ya expected concerns me!
I dont mind long movies, 2 plus hours. I feel cheated if they are closer to the 90 minute mark.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jan 17, 2014 12:26pm
Gravity 7.1/10
I don't get all the Sandra Bullock Oscar hype.
I don't get all the Sandra Bullock Oscar hype.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 17, 2014 2:51pm
Frozen: 7/10
Songs were good and the snow queen character was voiced by the same chick that played Elphaba in Wicked so she can obviously sing.
The snowman and the reindeer were the best parts of the movie.
Plot was sort of "meh" and the final conflict resolution was lacking but that's to be expected with a children's film.
Songs were good and the snow queen character was voiced by the same chick that played Elphaba in Wicked so she can obviously sing.
The snowman and the reindeer were the best parts of the movie.
Plot was sort of "meh" and the final conflict resolution was lacking but that's to be expected with a children's film.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 17, 2014 2:52pm
Word on the street is that they want to make it into a Broadway musical sooner than later. I haven't seen it yet, but the reviews seem pretty good.I Wear Pants;1568440 wrote:Frozen: 7/10
Songs were good and the snow queen character was voiced by the same chick that played Elphaba in Wicked so she can obviously sing.
The snowman and the reindeer were the best parts of the movie.
Plot was sort of "meh" and the final conflict resolution was lacking but that's to be expected with a children's film.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 17, 2014 2:59pm
Frozen got ripped off at the Golden Globes. The song they were nominated for was much better than the U2 song that won.Fab4Runner;1568444 wrote:Word on the street is that they want to make it into a Broadway musical sooner than later. I haven't seen it yet, but the reviews seem pretty good.
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MontyBrunswick
Jan 17, 2014 3:20pm
Does it really matter?I Wear Pants;1568456 wrote:Frozen got ripped off at the Golden Globes.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 17, 2014 3:25pm
To him it probably does.dlazz;1568488 wrote:Does it really matter?
The awards shows are garbage.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 17, 2014 3:31pm
dlazz;1568488 wrote:Does it really matter?
Nope to both.thavoice;1568493 wrote:To him it probably does.
The awards shows are garbage.
I don't have to be invested in an award show to think the choice of winner was badly done. It'll be the same way with the Emmy's if Breaking Bad doesn't win pretty much everything, I won't be upset or anything like that but I'll find it to be the wrong decision.
Making a remark about the quality/lack of quality of a decision or film or product or whatever doesn't imply an emotional investment in that thing.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 17, 2014 3:34pm
dlazz;1568488 wrote:Does it really matter?
Nope to both.thavoice;1568493 wrote:To him it probably does.
The awards shows are garbage.
I don't have to be invested in an award show to think the choice of winner was badly done. It'll be the same way with the Emmy's if Breaking Bad doesn't win pretty much everything, I won't be upset or anything like that but I'll find it to be the wrong decision.
Making a remark about the quality/lack of quality of a decision or film or product or whatever doesn't imply an emotional investment in that thing.
TL;DR: I find it interesting to see which shows/movies do or don't win Emmy's or Golden Globes or Oscars. If you have a problem with that well good for you, you probably think I'm stupid. Wouldn't be the first or last person.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Jan 18, 2014 12:58pm
Idina Menzel is a hell of a singer.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 18, 2014 2:52pm
The Place Beyond the Pines. 6/10. Good performances, but it got kind of boring.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 18, 2014 3:07pm
Oblivion 7/10. Confusing at first, but got interesting once I started figuring it out.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 18, 2014 6:26pm
My exact sentiment and ranking for it.vball10set;1568788 wrote:Oblivion 7/10. Confusing at first, but got interesting once I started figuring it out.
The last line did make me 'lol' as well.
"Fuck you, Sally."
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 18, 2014 6:36pm
hahaha, I loved it!O-Trap;1568829 wrote:My exact sentiment and ranking for it.
The last line did make me 'lol' as well.
"Fuck you, Sally."
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Jan 18, 2014 10:22pm
Prisoners 8/10
Thought Hugh Jackman and Gyllenhal were tremendous.
Thought Hugh Jackman and Gyllenhal were tremendous.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 18, 2014 10:31pm
Way too slow and boring for me. Highly disappointed.Fab4Runner;1568785 wrote:The Place Beyond the Pines. 6/10. Good performances, but it got kind of boring.