bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jun 21, 2014 10:49am
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.
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Jun 21, 2014 11:00am
I don't care for the movie either, but I believe MB said something about it not standing the test of time.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.
It's maudlin fluff.....a sappy hallmark movie that has no real character outside of being a heartwarming tale for baby boomers.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jun 21, 2014 11:12am
That's Manhattan Buckeye for you.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.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jun 21, 2014 12:09pm
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.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.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Jun 21, 2014 12:13pm
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.
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.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jun 21, 2014 12:53pm
^ I can't disagree with that. It's just one of those movies I enjoy watching despite it's obvious flaws.
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steubbigred
Posts: 1,392
Jun 21, 2014 3:35pm
Chris Charming vs Misty Love POV 4 out of 5 stars
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isadore
Posts: 7,762
Jun 21, 2014 7:29pm
yes it is surprisingly goodKB0938;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
War of the Worlds+ Saving Private Ryan + Groundhog Day
salto
Posts: 2,611
Jun 22, 2014 4:19am
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.
The new wolverine movie is comparable to the last superhero movie watched in Man Of Steel. Fun but still slightly a let down.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Jun 22, 2014 9:39am
Saw 22 jump street last night, thought it was hilarious
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jun 22, 2014 5:25pm
22 Jump Street 8/10. I only saw the first one once, but I really liked the sequel. It was just as funny, IMO.
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steubbigred
Posts: 1,392
Jun 22, 2014 7:01pm
A Serbian film is a must see for sicko's
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jun 22, 2014 9:46pm
Who had AIDS in Forrest Gump?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.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 22, 2014 9:52pm
Jenny, I'm pretty sure.GOONx19;1628990 wrote:Who had AIDS in Forrest Gump?
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Jun 22, 2014 9:54pm
GOONx19;1628990 wrote:Who had AIDS in Forrest Gump?
http://forrestgump.wikia.com/wiki/Jenny_CurranJenny later reveals that she is ill and is suffering from an unknown virus with no cure (heavily implied to be H.I.V)
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jun 22, 2014 11:31pm
I've seen it, and there is no other description that accurately describes it other than to say "it's some fucked up shit."steubbigred;1628860 wrote:A Serbian film is a must see for sicko's
Made Requiem for a Dream seem like the music video for Everything Is Awesome.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 22, 2014 11:34pm
I was skeptical of this one, but you steered me right with Chef. If I get a chance imma see dis.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.
Watched What About Bob. Been about 20 yrs or so since I've seen this and it held up. I was highly entertained.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 22, 2014 11:46pm
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.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jun 22, 2014 11:49pm
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.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.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 23, 2014 7:54am
fwiw, I gave Gravity a 4/10, and only because Sandra Bullock looked good in her under garments....I thought it pretty much sucked.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 23, 2014 8:01am
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.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jun 23, 2014 8:08am
It reminded me of a longer version of mst3k with actual actors-lol...different strokes, I guess.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Jun 23, 2014 10:07am
Saw Jersey Boys on Saturday.
7/10.
The stage show is better.
7/10.
The stage show is better.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jun 26, 2014 7:49pm
Hercules trailer looks stupid, but I will watch it because I like mythology and the Rock is a cool dude.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jun 26, 2014 11:27pm
The Firm. Gene Hackman is the man. 8/10