What Movie You Watching?

Huntn · Dec 24, 2010, 10:39 AM

What movie have you seen and more importantly was it any good?

Watched Shutter Island, a psychological thriller. It just did not click for me. Without giving the story away, it took a turn I did not expect, which is not necessarily bad, but the execution was below my expectations.

On the other hand we just finished up the Lord of the Rings trilogy for the umpteenth time. You don't see epics like this very often.

If you ever wondered how they made 6' tall actors hobbit size, besides using short doubles for long shots, this is another method- forced perspective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDlxpnRxDJs

ucfgrad93 · Dec 24, 2010, 11:15 AM

Just watched Fred Claus last night. Pretty funny. It was better than I thought it would be.

kellen · Dec 24, 2010, 11:39 AM

Just got done watching Salt with angelina jolie. Good flick. Not award winning, but entertaining flick.

Also watched predators. That surprised me how good it was.

Now the redbox is really out of movies and I am scraping the bottom of the barrel.

designs216 · Dec 24, 2010, 12:17 PM

I just watched 30 Days of Night. I think if you guys liked John Carpenter's the Thing, you'd dig this one.

Huntn · Dec 24, 2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kellen

Just got done watching Salt with angelina jolie. Good flick. Not award winning, but entertaining flick.

Also watched predators. That surprised me how good it was.

How would you compare Salt with "Wanted"?

I think I have been discouraged with every AvP movie since the original Predator (which was excellent) and every Alien movie since Aliens. I guess I'd be willing to rent it.

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Originally Posted by designs216

I just watched 30 Days of Night. I think if you guys liked John Carpenter's the Thing, you'd dig this one.

I am a huge fan of The Thing. I'll check it out, hopefully I can stream it via Netflicks.

Melrose · Dec 24, 2010, 01:58 PM

Watching old seasons of Psych on Netflix. Quite a bit lighter than Monk, and perhaps a bit less inspired, but more fun.

AAPLaday · Dec 24, 2010, 02:00 PM

Machete. Better than both the Grindhouse films from a few years ago

NathanCH · Dec 24, 2010, 03:18 PM

Anyone see Martyrs? Saw it last night... pretty dang disturbing.

NickZac · Dec 24, 2010, 03:27 PM

I am watching Die Hard, which is perhaps the best Christmas movie ever made in the history of humankind.

Malsi · Dec 24, 2010, 03:47 PM

It's not really a movie. It's the entire third season of Avatar: The last Airbender. I made the mistake of watching M. Night shaywmatchucallits version. I'm trying to erase the memory of it. Hopefully.

wvuwhat · Dec 24, 2010, 04:02 PM

In the past 3 days I have watched:

Christmas Vacation (x2)
Vegas Vacation
Die Hard
Elf
Jingle All the Way
Santa Claus
Bad Santa (x2)

Try as I may, I am still not in the Christmas Spirit. And, all of these are good.

iJohnHenry · Dec 24, 2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wvuwhat

Try as I may, I am still not in the Christmas Spirit. And, all of these are good.

It has to come from within.

Next year, do something for the disadvantaged.

I promise, you will be pleasantly surprised.

kellen · Dec 24, 2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntn

How would you compare Salt with "Wanted"

Pretty similar, but the action parts weren't as unbelievable to me. I found Wanted fun to watch, but completely unbelievable.

I would call Salt in the same vein as The Bourne series. It's as if Jason Bourne was female.

Huntn · Dec 24, 2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NickZac

I am watching Die Hard, which is perhaps the best Christmas movie ever made in the history of humankind.

"Ho Ho Ho, Now I have a machine gun!" Yes, this fills me with the Christmas spirit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wvuwhat

In the past 3 days I have watched:

Christmas Vacation (x2)
Vegas Vacation
Die Hard
Elf
Jingle All the Way
Santa Claus
Bad Santa (x2)

Try as I may, I am still not in the Christmas Spirit. And, all of these are good.

You missed the best: It's a Wonderful Life, although if you are down, it may not help... Hope you are feeling better and hopeful.

iJohnHenry · Dec 24, 2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntn

You missed the best: It's a Wonderful Life

Ouch, a terrible movie, bad acting, dour values.

Watch Miracle On 34th Street, for a great pick-me-up.

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Originally Posted by Huntn

although if you are down, it may not help...

See above. Do not watch if you are emotionally at-risk.

Huntn · Dec 24, 2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iJohnHenry

Ouch, a terrible movie, bad acting, dour values.

All I can say is

iJohnHenry · Dec 24, 2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huntn

All I can say is

Ok, ok, subjective, but it has actually given me hives.

It might just be James Stewart's worst acting performance.

I blame Frank Capra!!!!!!

toolbox · Dec 24, 2010, 06:02 PM

Um just finished Drag me to hell. Dam that made me jump so many times LoL

Now my christmas favourite home alone

iJohnHenry · Dec 24, 2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by toolbox

Now my christmas favourite, Home Alone.

The paint can, on a rope, is probably the best sight gag, ever.

vincenz · Dec 24, 2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iJohnHenry

Ok, ok, subjective, but it has actually given me hives.

It might just be James Stewart's worst acting performance.

I blame Frank Capra!!!!!!

What?! It's A Wonderful Life is a classic. Loved that movie. What was wrong with Jimmy Stewart's performance?

iJohnHenry · Dec 24, 2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vincenz

What?! It's A Wonderful Life is a classic. Loved that movie. What was wrong with Jimmy Stewart's performance?

As I said, subjective.

I refuse to deter your enjoyment of this movie, on this night.

EricNau · Dec 24, 2010, 06:41 PM

The other day I watched It's Complicated, which was better than I expected. Meryl Streep and Steve Martin were especially good together.

After watching it in the theater a few months ago, I just bought The Kids Are All Right. Honestly, I can't recommend this film enough.

iTunes currently has a sale on Pixar movies, and I'm trying to decide between Up and Ratatouille. I've seen Up only once, but Ratatouille I've seen many times, but I like both and can't decide.

skunk · Dec 24, 2010, 06:41 PM

I shall be watching Inception on the projector tomorrow night.

vincenz · Dec 24, 2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by iJohnHenry

As I said, subjective.

I refuse to deter your enjoyment of this movie, on this night.

Oh do try me.

iJohnHenry · Dec 24, 2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skunk

I shall be watching Inception on the projector tomorrow night.

Will this be a Christmas Day fête, for the tenants on your lands?

Dec 24, 2010, 10:39 AM	#1
Huntn macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Misty Mountains	What Movie You Watching? What movie have you seen and more importantly was it any good? Watched Shutter Island, a psychological thriller. It just did not click for me. Without giving the story away, it took a turn I did not expect, which is not necessarily bad, but the execution was below my expectations. On the other hand we just finished up the Lord of the Rings trilogy for the umpteenth time. You don't see epics like this very often. If you ever wondered how they made 6' tall actors hobbit size, besides using short doubles for long shots, this is another method- forced perspective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDlxpnRxDJs __________________ "Hey, hey, hey, they are playing our song. Lets go kill some monsters!"  MBP, 2.2 GHz intel i7, 4GB Ram, Radeon HD 6750M (1GB VRAM), Bootcamp: 64bit W7; iPhone5, iPad3.
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toolbox macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia (WA)	Um just finished Drag me to hell. Dam that made me jump so many times LoL Now my christmas favourite home alone __________________ 2009 iMac 27 inch \| i7 2.8 \| 1 TB \| 16GB DDR3 iPhone 3gs \| iPhone 4 \| iPhone 4s \| iPad 1 \| iPad 2
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Dec 24, 2010, 11:15 AM	#2
ucfgrad93 macrumors G4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado	Just watched Fred Claus last night. Pretty funny. It was better than I thought it would be.
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Dec 24, 2010, 12:17 PM	#4
designs216 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: On the way to M-83	I just watched 30 Days of Night. I think if you guys liked John Carpenter's the Thing, you'd dig this one.
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Dec 24, 2010, 02:00 PM	#7
AAPLaday Guest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manchester UK	Machete. Better than both the Grindhouse films from a few years ago
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Dec 24, 2010, 03:27 PM	#9
NickZac macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2010	I am watching Die Hard, which is perhaps the best Christmas movie ever made in the history of humankind.
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Dec 24, 2010, 03:47 PM	#10
Malsi macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO	It's not really a movie. It's the entire third season of Avatar: The last Airbender. I made the mistake of watching M. Night shaywmatchucallits version. I'm trying to erase the memory of it. Hopefully.
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Dec 24, 2010, 04:02 PM	#11
wvuwhat macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007	In the past 3 days I have watched: Christmas Vacation (x2) Vegas Vacation Die Hard Elf Jingle All the Way Santa Claus Bad Santa (x2) Try as I may, I am still not in the Christmas Spirit. And, all of these are good.
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Dec 24, 2010, 06:41 PM	#22
EricNau Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA	The other day I watched It's Complicated, which was better than I expected. Meryl Streep and Steve Martin were especially good together. After watching it in the theater a few months ago, I just bought The Kids Are All Right. Honestly, I can't recommend this film enough. iTunes currently has a sale on Pixar movies, and I'm trying to decide between Up and Ratatouille. I've seen Up only once, but Ratatouille I've seen many times, but I like both and can't decide.
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skunk macrumors G4 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Republic of Ukistan	I shall be watching Inception on the projector tomorrow night. __________________ "The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted the spoons." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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