Archive What was the last movie you watched and how would you rate it?

O-Trap

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Mar 11, 2014 4:30pm

Shutter Island - 9/10. Great movie. Love a good Scorsese twist.

I've gotta go through and see what major DiCaprio movies I missed and watch them. This guy is an outstanding actor.

Mohican00

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Mar 11, 2014 8:42pm

O-Trap;1589016 wrote:Shutter Island - 9/10. Great movie. Love a good Scorsese twist.

I've gotta go through and see what major DiCaprio movies I missed and watch them. This guy is an outstanding actor.

If you have not seen them yet, then I highly recommend What's Eating Gilbert Grape and the Basketball Diaries

O-Trap

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Mar 11, 2014 9:40pm

I'll add those to the list. So far, here's the list:

- The Departed (which I'm watching now)
- Blood Diamond
- The Aviator
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape
- Basketball Diaries

SportsAndLady

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Mar 11, 2014 9:50pm

O-Trap;1589139 wrote:I'll add those to the list. So far, here's the list:

- The Departed (which I'm watching now)
- Blood Diamond
- The Aviator
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape
- Basketball Diaries

You've never seen any of those movies? Wow.

reclegend22

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Mar 11, 2014 10:34pm

The Aviator is my personal favorite DiCaprio performance. Come in with the milk. Come in with the milk. He murdered the role of Howard Hughes and deserved the Oscar to go alongside the Golden Globe he earned for the film. He completely absorbed that character.

Really the only Dicaprio film over the past 15 years that I didn't care for was Body of Lies. It felt more direct-to-video than typical DiCaprio blockbuster, at least to me. I still have yet to see Revolutionary Road or What's Eating Gilbert Grape, but since Leo was like 5 in the latter it's not high on my list.

Laley23

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Mar 11, 2014 10:38pm

It's his best performance, IMO. I know people always say that when an actor plays a role which requires some mental issues and the like. But he is awesome in that movie. Also kne of Depps better roles.

Fab4Runner

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Mar 11, 2014 10:41pm

reclegend22;1589155 wrote:The Aviator is my personal favorite DiCaprio performance. Come in with the milk. Come in with the milk. He murdered the role of Howard Hughes and deserved the Oscar to go alongside the Golden Globe he earned for the film. He completely absorbed that character.

Really the only Dicaprio film over the past 15 years that I didn't care for was Body of Lies. It felt more direct-to-video than typical DiCaprio blockbuster, at least to me. I still have yet to see Revolutionary Road or What's Eating Gilbert Grape, but since Leo was like 5 in the latter it's not high on my list.

He was 19 when What's Eating Gilbert Grape was released. It's a fantastic movie. Watch it.

If you need more incentive, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance, and it has a 7.8/10 on IMDB and an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.

SportsAndLady

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Mar 11, 2014 10:42pm

Yeah, Gilbert Grape is a good one.

The Aviator is one of my favorite movies of all-time. You gotta watch that yesterday, o-trap.

reclegend22

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Mar 11, 2014 10:56pm

Laley23;1589157 wrote:It's his best performance, IMO. I know people always say that when an actor plays a role which requires some mental issues and the like. But he is awesome in that movie. Also kne of Depps better roles.

Yeah, that frequently seems to be the case, but is often warranted as well. My favorite performances by Russell Crowe (A Beautiful Mind) and Gwyneth Paltrow (Proof) were both characters dealing with mental illness. Proof, by the way, is an awesome movie that many people seem to have not seen. One of Anthony Hopkins' best performances as well.

Fab4Runner;1589160 wrote:He was 19 when What's Eating Gilbert Grape was released. It's a fantastic movie. Watch it.

If you need more incentive, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance, and it has a 7.8/10 on IMDB and an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.

I knew he was nominated for an Oscar, but for whatever reason thought he was in elementary school at the time. Lol. I'm not real good with math, apparently. The fact that he was almost 20 definitely peaks my interest in the film much more and I will have to check it out. Depp is an actor I enjoy as well in the right role.

O-Trap

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Mar 12, 2014 12:15am

SportsAndLady;1589142 wrote:You've never seen any of those movies? Wow.

Wasn't a big movie-goer for most of my life.

SportsAndLady;1589162 wrote:Yeah, Gilbert Grape is a good one.

The Aviator is one of my favorite movies of all-time. You gotta watch that yesterday, o-trap.

It's on the docket for tomorrow.

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vball10set

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Mar 12, 2014 7:07am

O-Trap;1589139 wrote:I'll add those to the list. So far, here's the list:

- The Departed (which I'm watching now)
- Blood Diamond
- The Aviator
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape
- Basketball Diaries

See it.

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Manhattan Buckeye

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Mar 12, 2014 7:38am

"Really the only Dicaprio film over the past 15 years that I didn't care for was Body of Lies. It felt more direct-to-video than typical DiCaprio blockbuster,"

Completely agree, we bought it because it was on the discount rack. Had trouble watching the entire film, and it has Crowe co-starring and Ridley Scott directing. Not sure what happened with that production. It just seemed out of sorts.

Gilbert Grape is a good film, but I think Leo's best work is in The Aviator.

Dr Winston O'Boogie

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Mar 12, 2014 8:05am

Manhattan Buckeye;1589221 wrote:"Really the only Dicaprio film over the past 15 years that I didn't care for was Body of Lies. It felt more direct-to-video than typical DiCaprio blockbuster,"

Completely agree, we bought it because it was on the discount rack. Had trouble watching the entire film, and it has Crowe co-starring and Ridley Scott directing. Not sure what happened with that production. It just seemed out of sorts.

Gilbert Grape is a good film, but I think Leo's best work is in The Aviator.

He's built a strong resume. My favorite is This Boy's Life. It was really his coming out party as a major Hollywood player. He acted alongside DeNiro and held his own completely. A great film all the way around.

I also concur with those recommending What's Eating Gilbert Grape. It's a great film. DiCaprio is outstanding. However I think Johnny Depp's performance is tops in that one. It's my favorite of his roles by far.

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Manhattan Buckeye

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Mar 13, 2014 4:08pm

Took 3 sittings but finished Hangover, Part III. Awful, ruined the first film. For a comedy there wasn't any humor. 2/10,

Dr Winston O'Boogie

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Mar 13, 2014 4:16pm

I watched Road House yesterday for the 50th time in the last 25 years. If there's a better 'bad' movie, I've yet to find it.

WESLEY: That was my grandfather.
DALTON: Looks like an important man.
WESLEY: He was an asshole.

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Manhattan Buckeye

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Mar 13, 2014 4:17pm

Roadhouse is awesome, so sad about Swayze, pancreatic cancer sucks.

Dr Winston O'Boogie

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Mar 13, 2014 4:21pm

Manhattan Buckeye;1589976 wrote:Roadhouse is awesome, so sad about Swayze, pancreatic cancer sucks.

It is sad. I will forever be a fan of his for this film alone.

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thavoice

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Mar 13, 2014 4:27pm

Manhattan Buckeye;1589976 wrote:Roadhouse is awesome, so sad about Swayze, pancreatic cancer sucks.

No better tribute to roadhouse than this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0fXrjHgpt8

bigdaddy2003

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Mar 14, 2014 12:20am

Dr Winston O'Boogie;1589233 wrote:He's built a strong resume. My favorite is This Boy's Life. It was really his coming out party as a major Hollywood player. He acted alongside DeNiro and held his own completely. A great film all the way around.

I also concur with those recommending What's Eating Gilbert Grape. It's a great film. DiCaprio is outstanding. However I think Johnny Depp's performance is tops in that one. It's my favorite of his roles by far.

You really think Depp did a better job than DiCaprio??

O-Trap

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Mar 14, 2014 12:24am

Took a break from all the DiCaprio movies and watched MI: Ghost Protocol. I'd seen it before, but damn, I forgot how awesome that movie was. - 9/10

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thavoice

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Mar 20, 2014 1:49pm

Not a movie, but is relatable to this thread a little bit as this man's story was made into a movie, Lone Survivor. My brother got some free tix to the Patriots Tour last night. When he got there he and his buddy didnt want to sit in their seats so they started walking around the theatre place and ended up backstage with Marcus Luttrell and they traded stories for awhile. He said the event was pretty cool and impressive, and it takes alot to make an impression on him.

Patriot's Tour is in Cleveland and Columbus this weekend.

TedSheckler

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Mar 20, 2014 3:49pm

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 7/10
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 8/10

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Manhattan Buckeye

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Mar 21, 2014 10:52am

Monsters University - cute, not awesome. 7/10

Fab4Runner

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Mar 21, 2014 11:05am

Fruitvale Station - 7.5/10. Fantastic performance from Michael B. Jordan. I actually liked the movie more than I thought I would. I was led to believe they tried to portray Oscar Grant as an angel, but I completely disagree. They made it clear that he recently lost his job and had been in and out of prison. Despite all of that, he did not deserve to die on that platform, and I thought the movie brought all of that together very well.

SportsAndLady

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Mar 24, 2014 8:42pm

American Gangster. 10/10