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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 25, 2014 3:17pm
Just watched it again today, and I agree.Ironman92;1572025 wrote:I've watched more movies in the past 6 days than I have in 3 months.
Forrest Gump
Perfect 10 in my book
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MontyBrunswick
Jan 25, 2014 4:10pm
The Wolf of Wall Street: 8/10
Enders Game: 7/10
Enders Game: 7/10
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 25, 2014 9:33pm
Mr. Deeds
7.5
7.5
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 25, 2014 10:53pm
Watching Ender's Game. So far, I had to admit that this is the only time "Ender" and "good script" ought to be in the same sentence.
EDIT: Finished. Very well-acted, and the scripting was indeed well-done. It was drawn out in parts, but no so much that it lost my interest.
A solid 8.
EDIT: Finished. Very well-acted, and the scripting was indeed well-done. It was drawn out in parts, but no so much that it lost my interest.
A solid 8.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jan 25, 2014 11:14pm
Still fixed on Ender I see...understandable.O-Trap;1572169 wrote:Watching Ender's Game. So far, I had to admit that this is the only time "Ender" and "good script" ought to be in the same sentence.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 25, 2014 11:16pm
Absolutely. I don't let go of things.Curly J;1572172 wrote:Still fixed on Ender I see...understandable.
Also, it's a pretty good movie.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Jan 25, 2014 11:29pm
Captain Phillips. 8
Excellent movie but I was bummed when I read all the actual crew members say he was nothing like the movie portrays him.
Excellent movie but I was bummed when I read all the actual crew members say he was nothing like the movie portrays him.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Jan 25, 2014 11:41pm
In what way was he different?hangonsloopy;1572177 wrote:Captain Phillips. 8
Excellent movie but I was bummed when I read all the actual crew members say he was nothing like the movie portrays him.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Jan 25, 2014 11:53pm
Just about everything about him. That he wasn't a hero protecting his crew. Most of the crew thought he was arrogant and ignored the warnings about pirates.se-alum;1572181 wrote:In what way was he different?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jan 26, 2014 8:15am
Captain Phillips. 8/10 mainly because Tom Hanks was brilliant.
ytownfootball
Posts: 6,978
Jan 26, 2014 9:05am
Catching Fire (Hunger Games sequel) 7/10
Saw this with my daughter last night, entertaining but pretty predictable. There will be more of these to come rest assured.
Saw this with my daughter last night, entertaining but pretty predictable. There will be more of these to come rest assured.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Jan 26, 2014 10:02am
They are currently filming the last book in the series. Heard they are breaking it up into 2 films like the last Harry Potter book.ytownfootball;1572202 wrote:Catching Fire (Hunger Games sequel) 7/10
Saw this with my daughter last night, entertaining but pretty predictable. There will be more of these to come rest assured.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jan 26, 2014 10:53am
They are, although they don't need to. The 3rd book was my least favorite of the three.GoPens;1572212 wrote:Heard they are breaking it up into 2 films like the last Harry Potter book.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Jan 26, 2014 1:32pm
That's interesting. I'm currently reading his book, and he comes off as pretty paranoid about the pirates with constantly mentioning the e-mails and the ship drills. But, since he actually was boarded and captured by pirates, maybe he's going back and trying to paint his image as someone who actually gave a shit when he really didn't? I still think if you put just a few sailors on a ship trained with weapons, it makes it nearly impossible for the pirates.hangonsloopy;1572184 wrote:Just about everything about him. That he wasn't a hero protecting his crew. Most of the crew thought he was arrogant and ignored the warnings about pirates.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 26, 2014 1:38pm
Gladiator, even the edited tv version gets a 10/10
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 26, 2014 1:50pm
Gladiator 10/10. Just a great movie all around, I kinda forget how good Russell Crowe is
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 26, 2014 1:51pm
Hahaha I see someone else is watching TNTSportsAndLady;1572274 wrote:Gladiator, even the edited tv version gets a 10/10
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jan 26, 2014 2:59pm
Weekend watching:
Escape Plan with Ah-nold and Sly, formulaic but entertaining watching the old guys, 6/10, you get what you expect from those guys
The Host, didn't work for me, 3/10
and in older school, will lose my man card for this but we dvr'ed Stardust. It was advertised as a chick flick, and not fantasy which is why it likely bombed. But for us older people it should rank up with Princess Bride for the genre. Tight narrative and script, good humor when it was called for, great cast and acting (DeNiro was hilarious), really a shame it wasn't marketed like it should have been.
Escape Plan with Ah-nold and Sly, formulaic but entertaining watching the old guys, 6/10, you get what you expect from those guys
The Host, didn't work for me, 3/10
and in older school, will lose my man card for this but we dvr'ed Stardust. It was advertised as a chick flick, and not fantasy which is why it likely bombed. But for us older people it should rank up with Princess Bride for the genre. Tight narrative and script, good humor when it was called for, great cast and acting (DeNiro was hilarious), really a shame it wasn't marketed like it should have been.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Jan 26, 2014 3:02pm
I read quite a few articles telling both sides. Basically some of the crew sued him and the shipping company because they say the account that they give isn't true. He maintains his story that the movie was based on. From what I read he comes off pretty shady. I'd probably tend to agree with his accusers over him.friendfromlowry;1572270 wrote:That's interesting. I'm currently reading his book, and he comes off as pretty paranoid about the pirates with constantly mentioning the e-mails and the ship drills. But, since he actually was boarded and captured by pirates, maybe he's going back and trying to paint his image as someone who actually gave a shit when he really didn't? I still think if you put just a few sailors on a ship trained with weapons, it makes it nearly impossible for the pirates.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 26, 2014 6:35pm
The Aviator
8.5/10
8.5/10
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 26, 2014 7:46pm
The Aviator is a top five movie all-time for me. Arguably DiCaprio's greatest performance. Should've gotten him an Academy Award.
Seraphim Falls. 10 of 10. I typically do not enjoy Westerns of any variety, but this one was excellent. Piers Brosnan was magnificent in the role of his career. A very atmospheric film set in the 19th century Pacific Northwest. Really liked it a lot.
Seraphim Falls. 10 of 10. I typically do not enjoy Westerns of any variety, but this one was excellent. Piers Brosnan was magnificent in the role of his career. A very atmospheric film set in the 19th century Pacific Northwest. Really liked it a lot.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 27, 2014 9:39am
The Five Year Engagement - 6.5/10. Typical romantic comedy, but I like Jason Segal and there were some funny moments.
Pitch Perfect - 9/10. Love that movie.
Best In Show - 7.5/10. So stupid and hilarious.
Pitch Perfect - 9/10. Love that movie.
Best In Show - 7.5/10. So stupid and hilarious.
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Gblock
Jan 27, 2014 10:24am
best in show is a good oneFab4Runner;1572694 wrote:The Five Year Engagement - 6.5/10. Typically romantic comedy, but I like Jason Segal and there were some funny moments.
Pitch Perfect - 9/10. Love that movie.
Best In Show - 7.5/10. So stupid and hilarious.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 27, 2014 10:39am
Windtalkers was on yesterday. Not too bad of a movie, even though it was edited. Worth the watch.
Devils Pass. A fake documentary about some Americans who went on an expedition in some russian mountains where 9 hikers died like 50 years ago. Wasnt too terribly bad
Devils Pass. A fake documentary about some Americans who went on an expedition in some russian mountains where 9 hikers died like 50 years ago. Wasnt too terribly bad
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jan 27, 2014 11:56am
FIFY. IMO Guest's best. Every character nails it, and if you are dog person even the dogs are good actors. Guest's character is my favorite. "Walnut, Peanut, Pecan nut, Macadamia nut, and that was the one the always set my mom off, pine nut, that's a name of a town but also the name of a nut."Gblock;1572743 wrote:best in show is a great one