Nebraska- ok human interest story, kind of long slow trip to Lincoln from Billings... I think it would have been better if it was in color. Bruce Dern plays an old guy similar to his role in Big Love.
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance- A lawyer fights to transform a Western town with the rule of law. The Duke, Lee Marvin, Jimmy Stewart, Edmond O'Brian, Andy Devine, Strother Martin, Lee Van Cleef, and Vera Miles in their prime. One of my favorite movies that has an appealing atmosphere (for me) rarely duplicated today.
I thought the Amazing Spider-Man 2 was a good movie, not the best movie by any means, but still perfectly enjoyable. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone's chemistry is the highlight of this film, and that ending scene (SPOILERS) where Gwen dies is just really well done. I would have liked that Rhino ending be taken out and just end the movie at Spider-Man's retirement like the Dark Knight did. Having that Rhino piece at the end sort of takes away the emotional centerpiece of the film. I do look forward to the assembling of the Sinister Six in future movies. Rating: 4/5Saw a few new releases recently:
The Amazing Spiderman 2 - SPOILERS - I'll admit, I had high expectations, which might be why I wasn't very impressed, overall. Really disappointing. The scenes with Electro were good visually, and Emma Stone was great, despite her acting seeming forced at times. But the movie left me with a question mark over my head. Much was left unanswered (regarding RP mainly), there were too many villains (Green Goblin was weak, Rhino was terrible), and by the end, the entire movie felt like it was just building up to the next sequel (filler, like a part 2 in most trilogies). And the unrelated X-men clip at the end?
Regarding that X-Men clip, the reason for its inclusion is because Spider-Man director Marc Webb had an existing contract with Fox Searchlight to direct another film. After The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012, Fox agreed to allow Webb to direct Sonys Spider-Man sequel, but only if Sony would promote its X-Men film for free. I am really looking forward to X-Men Days of Future Past, and I am hoping that it will be even better than Captain America 2, one of the best superhero films ever made. This is just a great year for movies
I tried to watch Anna Karenina, but despite being a Kiera Knightley fan, I just couldn't get into it. I gave up at about the point where she hooked up with the Count blahblahblah. I liked the artistic way it appeared to be a play, but as a movie, but that wasn't enough.
I watched Hugh Jackman in Les Misérables. I've seen several versions, but thought this one was pretty good.
Finally, for no apparent reason, I also watched This Means War. It wasn't great, but had a lot of funny, ridiculous parts.
I watched Hugh Jackman in Les Misérables. I've seen several versions, but thought this one was pretty good.
Finally, for no apparent reason, I also watched This Means War. It wasn't great, but had a lot of funny, ridiculous parts.
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Um, strange Mothers Day viewing but mom wanted to watch these...
Gypsy > natalie wood etc. - this was good.
King Kong 1976 > I have fond memories of this one. It's still fun from a human perspective.
Raiders of the Lost Ark > one of my all time favorites.
Um, strange Mothers Day viewing but mom wanted to watch these...
Gypsy > natalie wood etc. - this was good.
King Kong 1976 > I have fond memories of this one. It's still fun from a human perspective.
Raiders of the Lost Ark > one of my all time favorites.
"I've got a little blond doll to play with!"
I assume you are younger than I am, I grew up watching and loving the 1933 King Kong so I was really disappointed with the guy in a suit 1976 version. I appreciated the 2005 version although some of the sequences seems over the top. The bug scene was crusome, the TRexs were awesome including the flying trapeze Dino's
. My critique was that Ann Darrow (hey, let's take a break and go ice skating) was a little too enamored with Kong.By the time they had gotten around to making a Mighty Joe Young remake (I loved that original film too), fortunately they had moved to CGI over men in suits.
I consider Indiana Jones the best of adventure entertainment and Harrison Ford's best work although Star Wars is great too. Which reminds me to say, George Lucas did a fantastic job directing this, American Graffiti, and SWs episodes 4-6, but I am easily entertained.
When I first saw the SWs trailers, I thought it looked cheesy, but fell in love with it at the theater seeing it multiple times.
I thought the Amazing Spider-Man 2 was a good movie, not the best movie by any means, but still perfectly enjoyable. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone's chemistry is the highlight of this film, and that ending scene (SPOILERS) where Gwen dies is just really well done. I would have liked that Rhino ending be taken out and just end the movie at Spider-Man's retirement like the Dark Knight did. Having that Rhino piece at the end sort of takes away the emotional centerpiece of the film. I do look forward to the assembling of the Sinister Six in future movies. Rating: 4/5
Regarding that X-Men clip, the reason for its inclusion is because “Spider-Man” director Marc Webb had an existing contract with Fox Searchlight to direct another film. After The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012, Fox agreed to allow Webb to direct Sony’s “Spider-Man” sequel, but only if Sony would promote its “X-Men” film for free. I am really looking forward to X-Men Days of Future Past, and I am hoping that it will be even better than Captain America 2, one of the best superhero films ever made. This is just a great year for movies
I'm holding my breath. I thought the first 4 X-Men films were great, more or less, although I was miffed they glossed over the Phoenix story line and turned Jean Grey into a psycho. I did not care for First Class or The Wolverine (2013) either. The latter was too much sucking off Iron Man.
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"I've got a little blond doll to play with!"
I assume you are younger than I am, I grew up watching and loving the 1933 King Kong so I was really disappointed with the guy in a suit 1976 version. I appreciated the 2005 version although some of the sequences seems over the top. The bug scene was crusome, the TRexs were awesome including the flying trapeze Dino's
By the time they had gotten around to making a Mighty Joe Young remake (I loved that original film too), fortunately they had moved to CGI over men in suits.
I consider Indiana Jones the best of adventure entertainment and Harrison Ford's best work although Star Wars is great too. Which reminds me to say, George Lucas did a fantastic job directing this, American Graffiti, and SWs episodes 4-6, but I am easily entertained.
As a Rick Baker and Jeff Bridges fan, the 1976 was a no-brainer. That said, it is pretty cheesy in ever way possible. I respect the 1933 and prefer practical effects to CGI in many areas. Not a fan of the 2005 version but that's me.
Oh, Speilberg directed the Indiana films, Lucas wrote them.
For me, Raiders is the best thing Lucas ever wrote and I still love this and the first two SW films. Raiders has a huge impact on my writing and it's one of the best film experiences I ever had. A perfect movie.
Saw the first SW many times theatrically too.
The Birds (1963) - The ending fell a little short, but overall, I really liked it. Not the psychological thrill expected from Hitchcock, but still, great suspense. Its interesting that they never offered an explanation for the birds' behavior, but I don't think it detracts from the film.
The Double - Caught this on PPV over the weekend. Good concept, well acted, not the typical fare you see everyday. But it was very weird.
The Skeleton Key - A movie I've seen several times, but I think its an acquired taste. Its got a decent mix of thriller, horror and twists.
The Double - Caught this on PPV over the weekend. Good concept, well acted, not the typical fare you see everyday. But it was very weird.
The Skeleton Key - A movie I've seen several times, but I think its an acquired taste. Its got a decent mix of thriller, horror and twists.
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Earlier in this thread I wrote I saw Wolf of Wall Street, and loved it! I've seen it three times so far.
Then, I discovered the Honest Trailer for it. I think its absolutely hilarious! I thought I'd share....
Warning: May contain NSFW content including bleeped cuss words
Then, I discovered the Honest Trailer for it. I think its absolutely hilarious! I thought I'd share....
Warning: May contain NSFW content including bleeped cuss words
Is it wrong to be a huge fan of the over the top, escapist save-the-Earth, Bruce Willis, Michael Bay, Jerry Bruckheimer space extravaganza- Armaggedon? Outstanding ensemble movie. Great special effects and when Bruce sees his life flash before his eyes.
After loving the original Ace Ventura, I hated the sequel, When Nature Calls. Although quirky, the first one was based in the real world. The sequel was just a big repeat, exaggerated 10x, in a fantasy world where Ace's mannerisms become really forced and annoying.
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Not perfect, but I've always enjoyed The Birds. In some ways, nature rebelling, The Happening emulates it, but I did not care for that one. Be good around the trees did not really resonate.
Outstanding ensemble movie. Great special effects and when Bruce sees his life flash before his eyes.
After loving the original Ace Ventura, I hated the sequel, When Nature Calls. Although quirky, the first one was based in the real world. The sequel was just a big repeat, exaggerated 10x, in a fantasy world where Ace's mannerisms become really forced and annoying.
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Not perfect, but I've always enjoyed The Birds. In some ways, nature rebelling, The Happening emulates it, but I did not care for that one. Be good around the trees did not really resonate.
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Scorsese is super over rated. Wolf of Wall Street was pretty good but gets over rated because of that blond chick and her tities
Kind of crazy the stuff people were able to get away with and how dumb so people for agreeing to buy what these guys were selling. No pill will give you a bigger johnson, boobs, more hair or flatter stomach. No pill will make you taller and get rich quick schemes don't work. If these things were actually possible everyone would be tall, in great shape and rich. They also wouldn't be a secret.
I recently mentioned Sleepy Hallow in this thread, but saw it again and I wonder how many depictions of the Iron Maiden have been depicted in cinema? There are two I can think of- Sleepy Hallow where Icabod has a dream of his father putting his mother in one and the one that first blazed an image in my brain, The Pit and the Pendulum (1961), where Vincent Price puts his wife in one after she drives him crazy. I first imagined a standing person who grew tired of standing would lean against the spikes and be pierced, however the link says different and unlike the movies the Iron Maiden of Nuremberg had spike placed to pierce the eyes. I shudder thinking about it.
Saw Godzilla (2014) with a horde of 13 year olds. IMO it contained the second most ridiculous nuclear blast in film. The first being Indiana Jones 4 with the fridge.
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Is it wrong to be a huge fan of the over the top, escapist save-the-Earth, Bruce Willis, Michael Bay, Jerry Bruckheimer space extravaganza- Armaggedon?
Nope. Armaggedon is one of my favorite movies.
How was it? I want to see it.
Last night I watched Maidentrip.
It was an amazing story of a courageous young lady sailing around the world on her own. But not before the government of Holland tried to stop her and a 10-month court battle first.
I enjoyed watching the chronicles of her journey, hearing her thoughts as she went along and seeing the views and sights she saw.
It was an amazing story of a courageous young lady sailing around the world on her own. But not before the government of Holland tried to stop her and a 10-month court battle first.
I enjoyed watching the chronicles of her journey, hearing her thoughts as she went along and seeing the views and sights she saw.
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Thumbs up on Armaggedon with acknowledgement it was escapism.
I want to know too how good was the new Go-zrilla? Even though the 1998 version was not a big hit, I loved it and I have fears about the new one sucking. The original Godzilla was a guy in a suit and its appearance partially was because of that. I recently read that Japanese fans, think the new Godzilla is too fat, lol, in any case, I don't like the man-in-suit retro look.Regarding nuclear blasts, The Crystal Skull blast just turned me off completely, all the action sequences after that seemed staged and predictable. Did not like Shea LaBeouf either, he seems like a mostly bluster, hollow tough guy. He does better in roles like Transformers and Disturbia, the latter being an enjoyable Rear Window kind of movie.
Why would the government of Holland care, something about protecting minors?
It was due to her age at the time of 14 years. There was no law prohibiting a minor to sail around the world, but they seemed to think, initially, that it was irresponsible and too dangerous for her to attempt such a voyage. They tried to take her away from the custody of her father after her school called CPS on them when they learned of her idea.
In the end, obviously, they let her go and she began her two-year journey.
I'd say that such a trip was our of their purview unless maybe they thought planning and support was so poor that her life was in obvious danger, but not if it was just a principle thing.