Surprisingly The Last Movie You Saw Didn't Suck Pt. 2

Paul was boring. Another thing I don't like - does Seth Rogen always have to be a pot smoking idiot? Kristen Wiig's character was stupid and childish. I thought Bill Hader was the highlight of the film.

Saw Chronicle and loved it; I would rank it as one of the best superhero movies.
 
The French Connection, that was quite a hypnotic film even though I think Popeye Doyle is a crappy cop, despite the narrator in the trailer saying he is a good one.
It's pretty cool that Doyle lived in the projects, but that chase scene is ridiculous. It takes about 2 min to drive from Bay 50th to 25th Avenue! Sure they wanted it to seem longer, but driving through the BMT line doesn't even take that long, especially when you're a maniac.
 
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[quote name='AshesofWake']unnecessary and completely off the mood of the movie. Didn't even really make sense considering how sweet they were trying to make the character look. Big gripe with that movie for me. I honestly busted out laughing at those scenes and it totally took me away from the experience. Music was decent enough to try and make you forget about it, but still.[/QUOTE]

I agree though I felt it was still a good movie.
 
The Dark Knight Rises- A little late to the party. I've been thinking about it since I got out of the theater 40 minutes ago. I sure did enjoy it very much. As the movie played out I was kind of thinking maybe this isn't going to work for me but then as the pieces start to come together for the grand finale it payed off well.
People were talking about the voices of Batman and Bane. Only Bane's voice gave me difficulty in understanding sometimes. Speaking of Bane, I love when he gets extra physical after you know what happens in that huge city fight.
 
Piranah 3D - A cheesy b-movie with nil plot. However, it was a entertaining and gory romp.

Machete - A highly entertaining film. Completely over-the-top and a good homage to Grindhouse films.
 
[quote name='foreverjoe20']The A-Team
The only part that I really didn't think was necessary was
Jackson's whole "I'm not going to kill" part of the movie. Not sure why they did that. If they would of just kept up with him killing mofos, I think that would of been a better choice.
[/QUOTE]

Well, in the original series they didn't kill ANYBODY. It was all shooting heads of lettuce out of MacGyvered lettuce guns and tricking people into chasing the wrong car. That's what happens when you make an 80s family/action/adventure show, you know?

Face never slept with anybody, despite being the romance dude. BA never killed anybody, despite being Mr. T. Hannibal never figured out how to solve their big problem despite being the smartest guy around, and Murdock never did anything truly dangerously insane, just "fun" insane.
 
[quote name='GhostShark']Rewatched Captain America: The First Avenger, and having seen it for a fourth time now, I think it's my personal favorite Marvel film behind The Avengers.[/QUOTE]

Really? I thought it was thoroughly awful.

[quote name='jngx80']Saw Chronicle and loved it; I would rank it as one of the best superhero movies.[/QUOTE]

It was a good movie but in the list of shaky camera films I rate it below Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield

[quote name='evildeadjedi']Machete - A highly entertaining film. Completely over-the-top and a good homage to Grindhouse films.[/QUOTE]

I really wanted to like this movie but I thought the directing was awful. I'm really surprised because I like Rodriguez but it just felt his heart wasn't in this. Sometimes I think Tarantino is giving him bad advice.
 
[quote name='bburpee']Well, in the original series they didn't kill ANYBODY. It was all shooting heads of lettuce out of MacGyvered lettuce guns and tricking people into chasing the wrong car. That's what happens when you make an 80s family/action/adventure show, you know?

Face never slept with anybody, despite being the romance dude. BA never killed anybody, despite being Mr. T. Hannibal never figured out how to solve their big problem despite being the smartest guy around, and Murdock never did anything truly dangerously insane, just "fun" insane.[/QUOTE]

True. I notice USA also has alot of these type of shows, "Burn Notice", "White Collar" etc - same type of deal.
 
Shark Night - Saw this on Netflix, one of the best terrible movies I've seen in a while. Seriously, this movie was great because it sucked so bad. It even has a post credit rap song!

Ice Age 4 - I don't think anyone asked for an ice age 4 (or a 3 for that matter) but I actually found it quite humorous. I went just to hear Drake and Nicki Minaj's characters, but the movie was actually pretty entertaining.
 
The Professionals- Really great movie where a group of skilled men go and rescue the wife of a tycoon. Exciting action, great settings, poignant dialogue, what more could you want from a "Western?" Mr. Beaver is right, they really don't make movies like this anymore, especially when you've got people complaining that the hero doesn't kill enough ____ today.

Blazing Saddles-Funny as fuck movie. Obviously people with weak dispositions shouldn't watch this movie.
 
[quote name='camoor']True. I notice USA also has alot of these type of shows, "Burn Notice", "White Collar" etc - same type of deal.[/QUOTE]To be fair White Collar is almost by definition not supposed to be outside of that family friendly level of violence. The whole premise is they go after white collar criminals.

Burn Notice however is a valid argument. it's still a fun show though. They're starting to rely more on the plot and less on the gimmicks of the show and I'm noticing that I'm getting less spy tutorials for instance. As a result this season is probably the first season I've ever actually 'noticed' to myself that for a show about spys doing dangerous things they don't do much that's dangerous.

Edit:That's not supposed to be a pun or anything.. just emphasis.
 
Lockout

-rented it from Redbox because I didn't think it would be good enough to go watch in theaters. Now, I'm not so sure. Wasn't an amazing movie but it was a pretty good movie. Kinda of a cheesy action thriller movie but I enjoyed the interaction between Guy Pearce (Snow) and Maggie Grace (Emilie) so much that I'm considering buying it.

For some reason Snow reminded me of Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series. Maybe it's because I'm playing both the Uncharted series and Shadow Complex?

Anyways, if you like cheesy, Sci-Fi, Action/Thriller movies (and I do mean cheesy), go ahead and rent it.
 
Was it Fifth Element cheesy or nowhere near as good? It got panned hard so I was disappointed and didn't go see it either. Figured it would be worth seeing on HBO once it got around.
 
I liked Lockout a lot personally. It's not a great movie, but it's very entertaining.

It's the kind of action movie we don't really get anymore.
 
War Horse. Thought it was boring, had a hard time staying focused on it. But with that I've seen all of the 2012 Best Picture nominees and can finally rank them.

The Descendants
Midnight in Paris
The Artist
The Help
Money Ball
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Hugo
The Tree of Life
War Horse

Kind of a weak year, and definitely not a year than needed the expanded nominee slate as only the first 4 are ones I'd view as really best picture nominee worthy. Though I enjoyed all of them except for The Tree of Life and War Horse.
 
[quote name='Jodou']Was it Fifth Element cheesy or nowhere near as good? It got panned hard so I was disappointed and didn't go see it either. Figured it would be worth seeing on HBO once it got around.[/QUOTE]

It's one of my favorite movies ever. The fact that people are snobby enough to call it cheesy in reviews is ridiculous, but honestly, if you want to call it that, it's what I love so much about it. It's such a fun movie. Bruce Willis is awesome in it. "leeloo dallas multi pass." LOL

I can see why some would hate it. all my friends don't like it because it's not your typical serious sci fi, it has goofyness but in a fun way. Gary Oldman is awesome in it.
 
[quote name='AshesofWake']It's one of my favorite movies ever. The fact that people are snobby enough to call it cheesy in reviews is ridiculous, but honestly, if you want to call it that, it's what I love so much about it. It's such a fun movie. Bruce Willis is awesome in it. "leeloo dallas multi pass." LOL

I can see why some would hate it. all my friends don't like it because it's not your typical serious sci fi, it has goofyness but in a fun way. Gary Oldman is awesome in it.[/QUOTE]
I'm confused. Are you trying to say you loved Lockout or Fifth Element?
 
[quote name='dmaul1114']War Horse. Thought it was boring, had a hard time staying focused on it. But with that I've seen all of the 2012 Best Picture nominees and can finally rank them.

The Descendants
Midnight in Paris
The Artist
The Help
Money Ball
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Hugo
The Tree of Life
War Horse

Kind of a weak year, and definitely not a year than needed the expanded nominee slate as only the first 4 are ones I'd view as really best picture nominee worthy. Though I enjoyed all of them except for The Tree of Life and War Horse.[/QUOTE]
The Academy has great taste in movies.
 
[quote name='moon_knight']The Academy has great taste in movies.[/QUOTE]

Just a weak year. I can't think of any 2011 films not listed that I'd put as best pic nominee worthy.

I don't always agree with their choice of winners but it's not often that I have major problems with the list of nominees. Last year is no exception. Just not a lot of great films in 2011.
 
That reminds me, I did just see Midnight in Paris and didn't really understand the praise. Owen Wilson romanticizing the city of Paris wasn't exactly charming. I think I was jaded though, after seeing Gelhorn and Hemingway I just couldn't picture Hemingway any other. . .way. Really goes to show when an actor nails a performance heh. That and my first reaction to Wilson is just wanting to punch him in the face lol. The movie was just OK IMO.
 
[quote name='Jodou']That reminds me, I did just see Midnight in Paris and didn't really understand the praise. Owen Wilson romanticizing the city of Paris wasn't exactly charming. I think I was jaded though, after seeing Gelhorn and Hemingway I just couldn't picture Hemingway any other. . .way. Really goes to show when an actor nails a performance heh. That and my first reaction to Wilson is just wanting to punch him in the face lol. The movie was just OK IMO.[/QUOTE]

Thought Midnight in Paris was great. Allen can still hit a HR every 4th or 5th at bat. It was a weak year though.
 
[quote name='foreverjoe20']Lockout

-rented it from Redbox because I didn't think it would be good enough to go watch in theaters. Now, I'm not so sure. Wasn't an amazing movie but it was a pretty good movie. Kinda of a cheesy action thriller movie but I enjoyed the interaction between Guy Pearce (Snow) and Maggie Grace (Emilie) so much that I'm considering buying it.

For some reason Snow reminded me of Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series. Maybe it's because I'm playing both the Uncharted series and Shadow Complex?

Anyways, if you like cheesy, Sci-Fi, Action/Thriller movies (and I do mean cheesy), go ahead and rent it.[/QUOTE]

I nearly rented it from Redbox on Monday.

Great choices! Uncharted series is one of my favorites all time. Shadow Complex is one of the best DLC games I've ever played.

I'm glad to hear it's a fun sci fi movie. I love fun Sci-fi movies. :)


[quote name='Jodou']Was it Fifth Element cheesy or nowhere near as good? It got panned hard so I was disappointed and didn't go see it either. Figured it would be worth seeing on HBO once it got around.[/QUOTE]

Ahhhh 5th Element :) :bouncy:

[quote name='AshesofWake']It's one of my favorite movies ever. The fact that people are snobby enough to call it cheesy in reviews is ridiculous, but honestly, if you want to call it that, it's what I love so much about it. It's such a fun movie. Bruce Willis is awesome in it. "leeloo dallas multi pass." LOL

I can see why some would hate it. all my friends don't like it because it's not your typical serious sci fi, it has goofyness but in a fun way. Gary Oldman is awesome in it.[/QUOTE]

Well, it was goofy and cheesy but it was a fun fun movie! :D
 
Saw Spidey last night. Lots of positive changes but I found the movie boring as a whole.

Hoping the sequel knocks it out of the park. They have a better cast this time, for sure.
 
I didn't like Fifth Element just because it was Luc Besson. I can't stand most of his movies. The Professional was awesome as hell...but everything after was just him casting his girlfriend in the leading roles. The Messenger was one of the most terrible movies I ever watched solely because of Jovavich. At least she was more passable in Fifth Element because she was portraying a retard and is sorta batshit crazy to begin with, so it was a good role for her.
 
Virtuality - 3/5
Space mission/reality show/virtual reality movie. Surprisingly good, though not great. Was originally supposed to be a tv-series but wasn't picked up. Acting is pretty good. Characters are decent. Plot is average. Worth watching, just don't have big expectations. Had potential if it had become a series.
 
[quote name='moon_knight']Seems like people say every year recently is just ok or weak.[/QUOTE]

I don't. I've been seriously into movies since the mid 90s. I'd say about one out of every five years ends up being kind of week. And even in a weak year there's usually still a handful of best picture type films I love, as well as some enjoy popcorn flicks.
 
After my long exile, I've finally seen The Dark Knight Rises. And I'm conflicted.

It felt like a combination of Things That Did Not Need To Be and Things That Were Basically the Best Thing Ever.
 
I have to say about DKR, that if I didn't already know who Bane was, I'd be really confused about him in the movie. They barely gave any back story to him, he got hurt and wears the mask to relieve the pain, ok. Then why does he seem so strong? I don't know of any pain medication that greatly increases your strength. How does the mask even help with his pain? Does he breathe in the medication? Why does it look like something they'd muzzle an animal with?
 
I don't read comics and thus no nothing about Bane beyond him being in Batman and Robin and the Arkham games.

I had no problem with that stuff. But I'm not one that sits and wonders about stuff like that when watching movies either. :D I was fine with the bit of back story,and just assumed he was strong from the league of shadows training and being a huge guy rather than anything to do with the mask/pain relief medicine.
 
[quote name='Clak']I have to say about DKR, that if I didn't already know who Bane was, I'd be really confused about him in the movie. They barely gave any back story to him, he got hurt and wears the mask to relieve the pain, ok. Then why does he seem so strong? I don't know of any pain medication that greatly increases your strength. How does the mask even help with his pain? Does he breathe in the medication? Why does it look like something they'd muzzle an animal with?[/QUOTE]

I just chalked it up to the fact that if they had gone into greater detail of Bane's backstory the movie would have far surpassed the 3 hour mark.
 
Also Joker had zero backstory. Not that more people don't know Joker, but if you didn't it would be the same way, even less background on him.
 
[quote name='DestroVega']Also Joker had zero backstory. Not that more people don't know Joker, but if you didn't it would be the same way, even less background on him.[/QUOTE]

Well he did tell us how he got those scars... ;)
 
Two different ways which made it even more ambiguous.

I just don't think villains need a lot of backstory. This trilogy is about Batman/Bruce Wayne, not the villains he faced.

The league of shadows is the overarching villain plot, and they explained their goals etc. in detail in the first one.
 
[quote name='DestroVega']Also Joker had zero backstory. Not that more people don't know Joker, but if you didn't it would be the same way, even less background on him.[/QUOTE]
He explained the scars, and I'm sure that was a large part of what he made him who he is. In that movie he was wearing face paint, so there wouldn't have been anyway falling into a vat of chemicals turning him stark white or anything anyway. He had no abilities to explain.
 
[quote name='dmaul1114']I don't read comics and thus no nothing about Bane beyond him being in Batman and Robin and the Arkham games.

I had no problem with that stuff. But I'm not one that sits and wonders about stuff like that when watching movies either. :D I was fine with the bit of back story,and just assumed he was strong from the league of shadows training and being a huge guy rather than anything to do with the mask/pain relief medicine.[/QUOTE]
When devices and abnormal abilities are introduced into something, I have to wonder, I need at least some explanation. In the same way that you might be curious about the criminal justice system in Gotham, I wonder how things physically work.

In the comics he gets his abnormal strength from a drug called VENOM. He wasn't quite that strong in DKR, but he was still stronger than he should have been for his apparent size. He's also from South America, which makes the accent seem even stranger. I have to wonder why they used a British actor when they could have gotten a good latin american actor instead.
 
Oh I get that. I'm just not that actively analyzing things when watching movies. Movies are my "shut off my brain" and relax hobby so I'm not often curious about things like that. Especially for less serious movies like this.
 
[quote name='Clak'] I have to wonder why they used a British actor when they could have gotten a good latin american actor instead.[/QUOTE]

Probably because Christopher Nolan enjoys working with Tom Hardy. I thought his performance was fine and did not take away from the overall experience.
 
I just know that I grew up watching BTAS, and there they rightly gave him a latin accent. That voice has stuck and to me it just doesn't sound right with him having a British accent, it sounds too high society or something. More Antonio Banderas, less Ben Kingsley. He also shouldn't sound like he's doing a Darth Vader impression.
 
Sorry to get you guys going over this again; I'm sure you've all debated Dark Knight Rises plenty already. But fuck it, I've been in bugs and mud and heat and rain and mud and mud and mud and mud since May, so now I wanna talk about Dark Knight Rises, dammit.

First, let me say that I am not a comic book guy. My experience with the Batman franchise is basically "the movies, the Arkham games, a few of the major comics (Dark Knight Returns, Year One, Killing Joke, etc.), and a couple episodes of the Adam West show". That said...

Charlie Bronson Bane was fantastic. fucking fantastic. Yeah, I know he's supposed to be Latin American. But he isn't. He's British. And Dent didn't take acid to the face, he was burned in a fire. And The Joker was supposed to have his skin and hair permanently stained, not face paint and hair dye, but he did, and it worked, and so does Hardy as Bane. Even the voice. Especially the voice. And I didn't have a problem with how he died, though a shot of him bleeding out/post-mortum would have been nice.

I thought the plot twist with Talia Al Ghul was a Bad Thing. I was expecting it all along (the accent, the scar, the cryptic references to her father, the "I'm a love interest out of nowhere!" angle...), and making Bane the son of Ra's Al Ghul caught me pretty off-guard. Shame they went back on it in the end. Her death scene was a little... off, too.

In fact, Talia/Tate didn't really work for me in general throughout the movie. She either should have been cut completely or given a much bigger role. Same goes for Catwoman, though Hathaway was so god damn good I'd obviously prefer the latter. There was just too much... "Bruce talks to a woman once or twice and now they're in love" for me. Develop the relationships, dammit. I was really hoping for more Long Halloween/Dark Victory-type interactions, but instead he just trusts her immediately. And she betrays him and he seems pretty cool with the whole thing because

Also, what was up with Holly or whoever the fuck that was following Selina around? She's there for a few scenes then just disappears. At least Alfred shows up again at the very end.

Did not like Robin. Him going in to the cave at the end was actually kinda cool, but for the other two-and-a-half hours? Big negative.

The French Revolution stuff was glorious. Crane as courtroom judge was great. The two fights between Batman and Bane were fantastic. Crippling Batman so early in did bizarre things to the pacing and structure of the story. Dialing down the scary voice was a good idea. The ending worked well; Bruce letting himself die in the end would have been cheap emotion and contrary to every god damn thing that had happened prior.

And no, The Joker's scar stories do not qualify as fleshing out his backstory. Not to say that Bane shouldn't have had more origin explanation, but The Joker is a turrible comparison. "If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" and all that.
 
[quote name='DestroVega']Guys he had two or three different stories on how he got his scars lol.[/QUOTE]

Mine was a joke (hence the winking smile), I'm not sure why everyone took it seriously.
 
I'm thinking about going to see Batman finally this weekend. With a new baby at home it is basically impossible to go with the wife but I don't want to miss it before it leaves theaters. Going to the movies alone is pretty fun and I rarely get the opportunity.
 
Dragonball Evolution is on right now and I hate everybody's californian accents, especially Yamcha. Besides the women, the only highlights of the movie are the old men, Picollo, Chow Yun Fat and Ernie Hudson. Everything else is meh.
 
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