Total Recall (remake)- Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. There was a lot of really fun nods to the original and they did a really good job of creating a very interesting future world. Lots of fun action sequences also. Overall I'd definitely recommend at least giving it a shot if you like action movies.

Originally Posted by RedvsBlue Total Recall (remake)- Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. There was a lot of really fun nods to the original and they did a really good job of creating a very interesting future world. Lots of fun action sequences also. Overall I'd definitely recommend at least giving it a shot if you like action movies.

I enjoyed it as well. People automatically say remakes suck though without giving them a chance, and even when they do they pretend the original is a masterpiece.

Nice. I was planning on checking it out. The original was a comedic masterpiece like all of Arnold's movies. Only Commando was more over the top.

Originally Posted by whoknows I enjoyed it as well. People automatically say remakes suck though without giving them a chance, and even when they do they pretend the original is a masterpiece.

Both the original and the remake are, for the most part, cliche reflections of movies/themes of their respective times. Granted, the original has a slightly more original look to it.

Originally Posted by dohdough Nice. I was planning on checking it out. The original was a comedic masterpiece like all of Arnold's movies. Only Commando was more over the top.

This one plays it a little more seriously and unfortunately I was disappointed to find out there's no "See you at the party, Rictor" in this one...

Actually, I think I just realized there is a nod to that scene now that I think about it. Definitely not as good as that one though.

Oh God, that line is the greatest. Even better than yelling "SCREW YOOOOU!" as Arnold kills someone with a giant drill.

The Watch - I enjoyed it, but wasn't expecting much. It won't change your life, but it might entertain you.

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter - It was ok, I had read most of the book before I missplaced it. It's different from the book.

The Hobbit in HFR 3D.

I liked the movie a lot, but probably a tad less than I was expecting. From Rivendell on it was mostly great, before that it drug some and got a little too silly at times (Trolls etc.). Riddles in the Dark scene was great, battle with the Goblins was great as well--though the Great Goblin was kind of lame.

I guess my main gripe/nitpick is I was hoping that with all the additions the tone would be more similar to the LOTR movies, rather than being more light hearted like the children's book it's based on. But they went with kind of a weird mix of being pretty kiddy in places, then having beheadings in the next scene etc. so the tone felt kind of off/mixed. But again, I still enjoyed it and need to see it again.

As for the 48FPS 3D, I wasn't a big fan. On the one hand I liked how it made the 3D look clearer, rather than dim and a bit blurry like I find most 3D. But on the other hand I felt like the movie was in slight fast forward the whole time (especially wide panning shots or someone walking--like Bilbo through Bag End in the beginning). I also felt it made a lot of sets/special effects seem fake--though I'll need to watch in 2D to see if it was the HFR/3D causing that for me. But I'm guessing it is just a result of the added clarity from the HFR. So I found that distracting and need to go see it again in 2D--and I'll most likely just see the next 2 in 2D.

Nitpicks aside, I'm really looking forward to the next 2. This one really picked up after Rivendale, and I'm guessing the next 2 will continue that with Smaug's attack, the stuff they've added with Azog continuing, the white council attacking Dol Goldur, the Battle of Five Armies etc. Lot's to look forward to now that the characters are introduced and the story set up.

Originally Posted by Nifty_Shark Saw a couple movies on the plane. Bully- Good and somewhat infuriating (not the movie but the situation) Breakfast at Tiffany's- I understand this is a classic. Now answer me this. Holly is meant to be unlikable right? I mean there are so many situations where I wonder why the main man even cares to stick around. The main guy has that decorator/agent lady why? Is there something going on between them other than business? Loved the cat. I enjoyed the majority of the movie after what seemed like a slow and unfunny start (asian neighbor is terrible).

Mickey Rooney as the Asian neighbor was the height of racist hilarity. It's like a facepalm beginning to end with that character.

And Holly Golightly was supposed to be unlikable - she was trying to find herself but battling between her materialistic "this is what makes me happy" and the real happiness she wanted with Hannibal. It's a great role and a great character - too many romantic movies today make both characters some perfect, lovable types... the best show real characters that you fall in love with whether you like it or not. Hannibal didn't want to get dragged into Holly's craziness, but he did anyway.

Audrey Hepburn is freaking gorgeous, too. That's a movie star, people!

Originally Posted by whoknows I enjoyed it as well. People automatically say remakes suck though without giving them a chance, and even when they do they pretend the original is a masterpiece.

I gave it a chance and it sucked. Completely forgettable because it makes the future look exactly like everybody else's gritty technofuture. I wish we could delete Blade Runner from the lexicon so everybody would be forced to come up with their own visions instead of just copying Ridley Scott.

By way of comparison, the original TR was its own movie. It didn't look or feel like anything else, so it stuck with you. Guy in a stomach? Arnold's head exploding? Sharon Stone? Cabby with a wierd arm? Three boobs? Lots of stuff to remember from the original, almost nothing from the remake.

And Colin Farrell is deathly boring as the generic hero. give him a personality like in In Bruges or Minority Report!

just watched Equilibrium for the first time. Why have I never seen this before? It was pretty damn awesome.

Went to The Hobbit earlier today. It was old school 24 fps and 2d.

First off, regarding the 48 fps discussion. Whether or not you like it is one discussion but it was clearly show with the intention of being shown that way. It gets blurry as all hell in certain sections because the camera is moving really quick. I kind of regret not seeing 48 and 3d.

The movie itself? It was good, not as good as any of the LotR movies, though. My biggest problem is that the artificial padding of milking 3 movies out of this really showed, unfortunately. It drags way too much at the beginning. Particularly the scene of first meeting at Bilbo's house. That scene was just too long. Some of the characters were really interesting and I really enjoyed Bilbo and Thorin, in particular.

The Watch

I read some pretty bad reviews, so I honestly wasn't expecting all that much and while it wasn't the greatest movie by any means, I still enjoyed it for what it was.

Looper - Great film. I don't know if the events of the events of the film actually lead up to that ending though. Joe's arch wasn't as fluid as it could have been and apart from hooking up with the chick there was very little to show his mindset turn towards saving the day. I also didn't understand the idea of how what Young Joe was planning at the under didn't sync up with Old Joe causing Old Joe to react accordingly. That was probably the biggest glaring error in the film for me.

I also think the film could have done with more inventive camerawork. I think everyone knows the shot of Joe falling off the fire escape. The film could have used more of that although we didn't get it.

Originally Posted by HeroToTheMasses Looper - Great film. I don't know if the events of the events of the film actually lead up to that ending though. Joe's arch wasn't as fluid as it could have been and apart from hooking up with the chick there was very little to show his mindset turn towards saving the day. I also didn't understand the idea of how what Young Joe was planning at the under didn't sync up with Old Joe causing Old Joe to react accordingly. That was probably the biggest glaring error in the film for me. I also think the film could have done with more inventive camerawork. I think everyone knows the shot of Joe falling off the fire escape. The film could have used more of that although we didn't get it.

Saw the film this morning and loved it too. As to your concerns, I think young Joe changed his mind on the kid after realizing that by killing his mom, he would turn evil. The reason that old Joe doesn't realize at the same time is revealed when they talk in the diner and old Joe says that his memories are cloudy until young Joe actually decides and makes an action. . That's how I understood it anyway, but time travel movies are bound to have holes in them.

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Originally Posted by Mr Unoriginal Saw the film this morning and loved it too. As to your concerns, I think young Joe changed his mind on the kid after realizing that by killing his mom, he would turn evil. The reason that old Joe doesn't realize at the same time is revealed when they talk in the diner and old Joe says that his memories are cloudy until young Joe actually decides and makes an action. . That's how I understood it anyway, but time travel movies are bound to have holes in them.

Basically it's the action that makes the memory? Not the state of mind or intent? That makes sense! Thanks!

Originally Posted by HeroToTheMasses Basically it's the action that makes the memory? Not the state of mind or intent? That makes sense! Thanks!

I think so, watch the diner scene again, they explain it there.

Beasts of the Southern Wild - If you guys want to check out an awesome movie with a kid in the starring role, it's this. Seriously, freakin' good. Pretty touching with a kickass soundtrack to boot. Little kid actress was the bomb.

The Expendables 2 - Great, much better than the first, but I wish Jet Li stayed in the whole movie.

Silent Night Deadly Night - 80's cheesy slasher awesomeness.

Originally Posted by tcrash247 The Expendables 2 - Great, much better than the first, but I wish Jet Li stayed in the whole movie. Silent Night Deadly Night - 80's cheesy slasher awesomeness.

Naughty!

Originally Posted by tcrash247 The Expendables 2 - Great, much better than the first, but I wish Jet Li stayed in the whole movie. Silent Night Deadly Night - 80's cheesy slasher awesomeness.

I haven't seen the 80s one, but the remake is a lot of fun.