movies you watched today [Archive] - Page 7

kokopup

06-13-2009, 10:03 AM

"Australia", It was just Ok for me. Although the scenery was very pretty the story line was reminesant of an old 50's western with a bit of supernatural. I guess in this case it was 50's western meets WW2. I dont care for even the Idea of Nicole Kidman however Jackman was as usual bigger than life. It was also a little long for me. It is rare that I look forward to a movie ending. I had the ending figured out but it seemed that they wanted to drag it out
for effect,and missed their mark.

Grace

06-13-2009, 10:31 PM

From 1968 - The Lion in Winter with Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Excellent movie - makes me want to read a book about that period in history.

Grace

06-15-2009, 12:58 PM

This afternoon, The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3.

Washington and Travolta are wonderful - lots and lots of action.

kokopup

06-15-2009, 10:39 PM

Frost/Nixon this a very compelling drama directed by Ron Howard.
I highly recommend it. Although it is based on real events it is not a docu-drama. I give it 5++ stars. I have not been drawn into a movie like this in a long time.

RobiLee

06-16-2009, 07:13 PM

Gran Torino and Changeling.

Enjoyed them both.

Daisy and Delilah

06-17-2009, 09:27 AM

I saw "Jeremiah Johnson" for a second time. I loved it the first time around and after 35 years it did not lose any appeal. This is a great Redford movie.

I think I posted this somewhere on the board months ago. It's such a great memory, I have to post it again.
When I went to see Jeremiah Johnson, I was seeing it at a drive-in in the mountain range where it was filmed in Utah. It was incredible to sit there and know it was filmed a short distance away.:) Those mountains are incredibly beautiful.

Has anybody seen Paul Blart-Mall Cop? I'm in love with Kevin James so my son bought me the DVD. It was cute.:)

blue

06-18-2009, 01:22 AM

Gran Torino, very good flic.

Scooter's Mom

06-18-2009, 04:18 AM

I saw The Illusionist for the first time yesterday. It was really good!

kokopup

06-18-2009, 06:11 PM

Dragonfly With kevin Costner. Very good movie.

Nomilynn

06-18-2009, 08:06 PM

I recently saw "Rachel Getting Married" with Anne Hathaway. It was good but I found parts of it really long and I found some of the scripts choices really distracting and weird, and I focused so much on wondering why they would choose that, I didn't pay as much attention to the story.

I saw "Slumdog Millionaire" and found it predictable and not worth the hype at all.

"The Wrestler" was AMAZING and I loved it, but that could be because my uncle used to be a wrestler (Moondog Moretti or Eddie Moretti depending on the year) and did a lot of community wrestling and I know the movie was really important to him.

EVERYONE should go see "UP" - I have seen it in theatre twice and already want to go back. It has so many levels. It's great for kids but there is enough adult humour for everyone to enjoy it. It actually made me laugh out loud both times I saw it. I can't wait to own it. I also found it to be a tear jerker. It's not sad, but it's really touching. Go see it!!!!! :p

kokopup

06-18-2009, 10:23 PM

Yes Man If you are a Jim Carrey fan you will enjoy this comedy.
I enjoyed it. I needed a good laugh today.

blue

06-18-2009, 10:29 PM

Brazil, Jeepers Creepers, currently working through the first season of OZ.

Karen

06-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Gran Torino, very good flic.

I left the room about halfway through, and just kinda half-listened to the rest. It just seemed too awfully depressing, and I wasn't in the mood for it. Thought it'd be more about the car ;) . Sometimes I don't need reminding that life can be sad.

Paul liked it - he watched the whole thing, but did admit it was depressing.

I like Redbox - I don't feel nearly as bad walking out halfway through a movie I paid a dollar to rent as I would a ten-dollar theater ticket.

caseysmom

06-18-2009, 10:49 PM

I loved Gran Torino, I love Clint Eastwood and yes it was depressing.

I watched My big fat greek wedding last night for probably the fourth time, that movie is hysterical!

RICHARD

06-19-2009, 02:04 PM

I like Redbox - I don't feel nearly as bad walking out halfway through a movie I paid a dollar to rent as I would a ten-dollar theater ticket.

And your feet don't stick to the floor!:D

RICHARD

06-20-2009, 06:39 AM

I am so ticked off at the moment.

I got 'No Country for Old Men'.

Like WTF was that all about? That movie really sucked-I sat down and watched the whole thing waiting for the final shootout/resolution and Tommy Lee Jones let me down.

I went to sleep ticked off and here I am 3.5 hours later-I woke up to use the can and I am still ticked off.

I ABHOR movies that I have to watch over again to figure them out. I should have known something was up when they guy opened up the stachel, say the money and the giant kangaroo bit him in the ankle.

I put the kangaroo in just in case I missed that part!:rolleyes:

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Does anyone watch Curb Your Enthusiasm?

I love that program-Some of the things that Larry David thinks about makes me laugh. I love Cheryl Himes and Susie Essman, the woman who plays Jeff's wife on the series makes me laugh when I see her.

She is probably the funniest "biatch" on all of TV, especially when she runs her mouth when she goes toe to toe with LD.:D

Medusa

06-20-2009, 06:44 AM

Does anyone watch Curb Your Enthusiasm?

I love that program-Some of the things that Larry David thinks about makes me laugh. I love Cheryl Himes and Susie Essman, the woman who plays Jeff's wife on the series makes me laugh when I see her.

She is probably the funniest "biatch" on all of TV, especially when she runs her mouth when she goes toe to toe with LD.:D

Essman makes me laugh, too. There was one episode in particular where she and Larry had to share a bed (I forget why) and the way she said "Get the f*** out of my bed!" just floored me. Someone else could've said that line and it wouldn't have been as funny but her delivery is really good. Can you imagine someone like that in real life, though? Ugh! LOL

happylabs

06-20-2009, 06:48 AM

I watched Six Days, Seven Nights last night. Have seen it before. I love Harrison Ford and Ann Heche in this movie. Romantic Comedy. Harrison Ford ... be still my heart!!!

Medusa

06-20-2009, 06:50 AM

"W." w/Josh Brolin. He did an amazing job at portraying Bush.

RICHARD

06-20-2009, 06:55 AM

Essman makes me laugh, too. There was one episode in particular where she and Larry had to share a bed (I forget why) and the way she said "Get the f*** out of my bed!" just floored me. Someone else could've said that line and it wouldn't have been as funny but her delivery is really good. Can you imagine someone like that in real life, though? Ugh! LOL

I saw that one recently! They were on a skiing trip with friends who were very religious and the couples had to pretend to married to the other's spouse to keep in favor with the other couple beliefs.

I just see her and crack up......She's very vicious and predictable.

I can't tell is she's too nasty to ignore or LD is too dumb to pass up te chance to walk away.

I think that is the attraction of her character-she is the absolute worst SO ever - Some people are married to 'ugly' people like her character and they put up with it, She is way over the top and I think people are thankful that they are not married to a shrew like that!:D

Medusa

06-20-2009, 06:58 AM

I saw that one recently! They were on a skiing trip with friends who were very religious and the couples had to pretend to married to the other's spouse to keep in favor with the other couple beliefs.

I just see her and crack up......She's very vicious and predictable.

I can't tell is she's too nasty to ignore or LD is too dumb to pass up te chance to walk away.

I think that is the attraction of her character-she is the absolute worst SO ever - Some people are married to 'ugly' people like her character and they put up with it, She is way over the top and I think people are thankful that they are not married to a shrew like that!:D

Yeah, she is over the top for sure. There are times when I can see a twinkle in her eye and I can tell that she probably had to do a scene several times because she couldn't deliver it w/out laughing. Is the series done now?

K9karen

06-20-2009, 09:01 PM

blue

06-20-2009, 09:11 PM

Blue..... OZ was AWESOME!!! I guess they could only go so far with it, but I'm so disappointed it went off the air. The acting was superb! I read that there wasn't any practice takes..all the professional actors (that we know and love...ie: Chris Meloni )did one take. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did (for various reasons)

Saw Gran Torino yesterady from Netflix. Loved it. Depressing, yes, but it was terrific. I adore Clint Eastwood. Yummy. Yummy.

I havent had HBO for many years now but Oz has been my alltime favorite HBO series.

For those that mentioned Jeramiah Johnson, thank you that was an excelent movie.

Watched Zodiac, Dragonfly, and currently watching A River Runs Through It. Excelent movies all.

Alysser

06-20-2009, 09:17 PM

I saw "The Messengers", I thought it was okay..it wasn't stupid like most scary movies and it wasn't too scary either. Good plotline.

RICHARD

06-20-2009, 09:50 PM

I just finished X-Files/Want to Believe.

Very good, I am not an XF fan at all......but, I dug the movie. Creepy, but crisp and well written.

I just started Max Payne.

blue

06-21-2009, 12:08 AM

Zippy

06-21-2009, 12:26 AM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons-Good Movie

Emma-Good Movie,based on the book by Jane Austen,Emma was a little annoying

Harry Potter 4-LOVE this movie.It is my favorite harry potter movie.

Stardust-Horriable movie,I stopped watching it about an 1 and 15 mins in

blue

06-21-2009, 01:45 AM

Watching Gran Torino again, no PC BS. An example of how cultures should interact.

carole

06-21-2009, 09:18 PM

Just watched a two part Sunday theatre on the telly of Wuthering Heights, absolutely loved it.

Medusa

06-22-2009, 06:29 AM

Valkyrie. Whyyyyy? :rolleyes:

binka_nugget

06-22-2009, 10:37 AM

I saw The Proposal last night. I really enjoyed it! It was really funny and had a naked Ryan Reynolds... :D

finn's mom

06-22-2009, 04:13 PM

Stardust-Horriable movie,I stopped watching it about an 1 and 15 mins in

I love that movie! :) It has the same feeling as Princess Bride for me. ;) Sorry you didn't enjoy it!

Watching Gran Torino again, no PC BS. An example of how cultures should interact.

Can't wait to watch that! My mother got it for David for Father's Day. :)

I just saw "The Hangover." Loved it. Totally raunchy and definitely not meant for young viewers. I'd say 17 and up! I thought it was great!

Grace

06-22-2009, 06:19 PM

Stardust-Horriable movie,I stopped watching it about an 1 and 15 mins in

I, also loved this movie - as did my husband. In fact we have it recorded on the DVR right now, and plan to watch it again soon.

kokopup

06-23-2009, 11:42 PM

Slumdog Millionaire While the slum conditions in parts of Mumbai are a little depressing because they really exist, I enjoyed the movie story line.

Hotel For Dogs A feel good dog movie that I enjoyed. A lot of fun.

Hounddog This is a dark drama set in rural 50's Alabama, Starring Dakota Fanning in a superb performance. This movie might not appeal to some but I enjoy character studies. This shows a poor dysfunctional rural family of the south without using the usual overdone stereotypes.

blue

06-26-2009, 07:45 PM

Little Big Man, great Dustin Hoffman movie.

I need to get Harold and Maud to watch soon.

RICHARD

06-26-2009, 10:04 PM

I have to admit that I like Entourage too.

I hate Ari Gold, but relate more to Drama. He's an effing sad sack! LIke me!:D

kokopup

06-27-2009, 10:51 PM

'Windtalks" the movie missed it's mark for me. This was more about Nicolas Cage than about the Code Talkers. It did not do the Code Talkers justice. This was just another war movie with to many explosions and not the substance needed to tell the code talkers story.

Medusa

06-28-2009, 06:09 AM

Goyas Ghost. It's about the Spanish Inquisition. Very depressing. Very. Depressing. Very.

RICHARD

06-29-2009, 08:25 PM

A Flash of Genius- Great story-it suffers because the director had to jam it into 2 hours. Four stars! Greg Kinnear is a great actor.

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Fail-Safe - The 60's version, not the recent broadcast offering. 9 STARS.

One of my ALL TIME favorite movies. This was a truly dark and scary movie.
Because it's in B&W, it's more menacing. DO not go to sleep after you watch this.

Max Payne? 1 Star.

WTFWT? IT was interesting with no depth.

I like Mark Wahlberg because he blows stuff up in his flicks, not even the explosives saved that dog....

Grace

07-02-2009, 07:57 PM

From 1978 - The Brink's Job with Peter Falk, Paul Sorvino, Peter Boyle.

Very enjoyable.

kokopup

07-02-2009, 09:26 PM

An Unfinished Life ,with Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, and Morgan Freeman. This is a Excellent movie that I highly recommend.

finn's mom

07-03-2009, 11:24 PM

Transformers 2, it was a lot of fun! I thought it was just as good as the first one. Lots of Transformers, a little heavy on the language (especially for PG 13) and definitely sensory overload. I still enjoyed it, though! I love Shia. :)

kokopup

07-04-2009, 06:08 PM

On The 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's farewell speech at Yankee stadium, I watched the 1942 movie Pride of the Yankee's starring Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, and Babe Ruth. This historical movie shows Lou's rise as one of baseball's greats through to his farewell speech before his death from ALS. This was an excellent movie that I highly recommend.

Grace

07-04-2009, 08:26 PM

And on the 4th of July we watched -

from 1942, Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney.

Love the music and the dancing. Cagney won an Oscar for this role.

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Truth be told, George M. Cohan was born on July 3rd, not July 4th. A statue honoring him was unveiled yesterday in Providence, Rhode Island, the city in which he was born.

blue

07-05-2009, 01:33 AM

From 1989-THe Wizard, not a great movie but a good movie about the video game revolution.

Ive gotten alot of great movie reccomendations from this thread and I thank everybody who has participated in it.

blue

07-05-2009, 08:09 PM

From reccomendations on PT.

Trailer Park Boys the Movie, I liked it cant wait to see the series now.

The History Boys, good movie.

ETA: The Dog Problem, a little messed up but still a good movie.

carole

07-05-2009, 10:13 PM

watched Hes not that into you, loved the movie, and Marley and Me, i was crying at the end, but not because of Marley, but i had my old Ash with me purring his head off and i was sad thinking that i would have to do the same in the near future,those who have seen the movie will understand,but all in all good chick flick movies.

blue

07-05-2009, 10:39 PM

I wouldnt call Marley and Me a chick flick, it did give me LES however.

kokopup

07-05-2009, 11:32 PM

Return to Me Is a chick flick that I enjoyed even though I'm not a chick. There was a very sad scene involving a dog that brought tears to my eyes. I find though that I am a sentimental slob when it comes to animals and love lost.

blue

07-06-2009, 12:28 AM

The Wrestler, I think Medusa reccomended this one. Excelent movie. Mickey Rourke at his best.

carole

07-06-2009, 05:29 PM

hey Blue maybe you are just a bit of a chick at heart, kidding matey,we shall agree to disagree, i still think marley and me is a bit of chick flick, certainly not a macho type movie is it? lol:)

blue

07-08-2009, 12:14 AM

Saw the first season of Boston Legal, never watched it on TV. THis show brings the funnay!

Denny Crane FTW!

Scooter's Mom

07-08-2009, 12:20 AM

Saw "Yes Man" yesterday.
Hubby and I laughed a lot. I really enjoyed it!

RICHARD

07-08-2009, 02:15 PM

I have to ask this....

WTF is up with Slumdog Millionaire and the kids in the movie?

Seems like every other week there is a story about them getting a new house, getting kicked out of one, going to jail or fighting for some thing?

I know the kids were pulled from the slums to act, but didn't they get SOME money? A buck does go a long way in India, so why are these kids still there?:confused:

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AVPR Requiem- I love Sci Fi- this movie sucked. Two stars? maybe?

Burn After Reading- Another good movie with a WTF ending! two stars-I loved movies that made you want to discuss them afterwards. I feel cheated when a movie fizzles out at the end.

Two complaints? Why are scary movies so dark that I have to adjust the set to see them?

And why do movies which are very good to begin with, give you an ending that sucks cat hair from the recliner? B after R was a good quirky movie, but what the characters did had no ramifications.

The Doors- I like Val Kilmer. The only thing that was never really explained was the Indian showing up while he was tripping. I get the symbolism, but wanted a little more of a story there. 4 stars.

I am halfway thru "Evolution" with David Duchovny in it-corny sci fi!:D

Medusa

07-08-2009, 02:55 PM

The Doors- I like Val Kilmer. The only thing that was never really explained was the Indian showing up while he was tripping. I get the symbolism, but wanted a little more of a story there.

If you recall, the Native American moved closer to Morrison each time, indicating that death was moving closer to him. Morrison felt that the spirit of a Native American entered his body when they came upon a car accident. So when he was doing his dance on stage, for example, the Indian was there because Morrison was courting death w/drugs.

Grace

07-08-2009, 03:54 PM

This afternoon we saw Public Enemies.

Very enjoyable movie. I'd never seen Johnny Depp before, and he was good. The entire cast was, actually.

caseysmom

07-10-2009, 03:12 PM

Has anyone seen mall cop? I know it looks pretty dumb but I love Kevin James and I am thinking of renting it tonight.

finn's mom

07-10-2009, 05:09 PM

This afternoon we saw Public Enemies.

Very enjoyable movie. I'd never seen Johnny Depp before, and he was good. The entire cast was, actually.

That's incredible that it's the first time you've seen Johnny Depp. He's such a great actor and so diverse! I hope you'll take a chance on some of his other titles. There's something from every genre to choose from, or pretty close anyway! I am looking forward to seeing this newest one!

Grace

07-12-2009, 09:22 PM

From 1948 - Words and Music - the partnership of Rodgers & Hart. Wonderful movie, filled with glorious music.

I have to laugh when folks go on and one about Michael Jackson and his music - have any of them ever heard of Richard Rodgers? He and Hammerstein (his 2nd partner) won 2 Pulitzer Prizes - along with numerous Academy Awards, Emmys, Tonys and Grammies.

momcat

07-12-2009, 09:55 PM

The original "Taking of Pelham 123" with Walter Matthau & Ben Stiller. I'd recommend anyone wanting to see the new one coming out to watch this one first. Great movie!

kokopup

07-12-2009, 11:47 PM

I watched two Great Robert Redford movies. 3 days of the Condor
and The Horse Whisperer. I highly recommend both films.

Medusa

07-14-2009, 01:22 PM

"The Answer Man" w/Jeff Daniels. I loved it. There was even one scene that made me cry but I won't do a spoiler here. It hasn't been released in theaters yet. It was On Demand today and I took advantage of the $2 Tuesday deal while the concrete workers were here. Good flick.

Grace

07-14-2009, 02:35 PM

binka_nugget

07-14-2009, 03:48 PM

Has anyone seen mall cop? I know it looks pretty dumb but I love Kevin James and I am thinking of renting it tonight.

I have low standards for movies.. I pretty much love them all. I've only ever walked out of two movies.. Mall Cop was one of them :P

Taz_Zoee

07-14-2009, 03:51 PM

This past weekend I saw Bride Wars, He's Just Not That Into You and Hotel For Dogs.
Hotel For Dogs made me get LES a couple of times. I had to keep reminding myself it's just a movie. But then I'd remember that this stuff really happens in real life. :( But it was a cute movie.

blue

07-15-2009, 01:19 AM

Trailer Park Boys the Movie/s were good, the Series is way better!!!

Canadians, does the CBC censor their TV shows, or are the TPB DVDs uncensored?

Medusa

07-15-2009, 05:45 AM

I have low standards for movies.. I pretty much love them all. I've only ever walked out of two movies.. Mall Cop was one of them :P

Have you seen "Knowing" w/Nicholas Cage? I watched in On Demand the other night. I turned it off. I could not believe how bad the script, the acting and the characters are. This new method of acting where everyone whispers and mumbles is getting on my last nerve. Actually, I guess it isn't new. It's more like the James Dean school of acting where everyone looks down and runs their hands through their hair. Speak up already! I probably could've overlooked it if the plot was any good but I just couldn't sit through another minute of that tripe.

Grace

07-16-2009, 09:10 PM

From 1961 - The Guns of Navarone.

I love this movie.

kokopup

07-16-2009, 09:45 PM

On the Recommendation of momcat I watched the original Taking of Pelham one two three. I really enjoyed this movie a lot. I have the new version on order from Netflix. Right now it is showing long wait. Hopefully It will be available soon.

zoey

07-17-2009, 10:56 AM

The Quiet, with Camilla Belle.

It was kind of odd, but i've seen worse. Forgiveness & Irony. It could grow on me I'm sure if i were to watch it again, plus i am a fan of CB.

kokopup

07-17-2009, 10:01 PM

Devil in a Blue Dress With Denzel Washington. I liked this movie,
it could have been a pilot for a great TV series.

caseysmom

07-17-2009, 11:40 PM

I have low standards for movies.. I pretty much love them all. I've only ever walked out of two movies.. Mall Cop was one of them :P

Thanks for the warning....I will spend my money elsewhere:D

zoey

07-18-2009, 12:36 AM

Cowboys and Angels.

Hm. It never really grabbed me. Too sappy and soap opera -ish for my taste.

blue

07-18-2009, 01:27 AM

Taking Chance.

I cant imagine a harder duty for any of our armed service members then escorting a fallen Soldier or Marine home to rest. This movie does a very good job portraying how we honor our fallen warriors on their final trip home.

Grace

07-18-2009, 06:12 PM

From 1980 - Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.

Wonderful movie.

kokopup

07-18-2009, 10:15 PM

F
rom 1980 - Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.

That is my favorite movie, period.

Did you know they have an Annual Somewhere in Time Festival at the Grand Hotel.

Grace

07-18-2009, 10:26 PM

F

That is my favorite movie, period.

Did you know they have an Annual Somewhere in Time Festival at the Grand Hotel.

Yes, I do know about that. I live in Michigan, not near Mackinac Island, but have been there.

For anyone who doesn't know the Island - they had to get special permission to use those cars in the 1980 scenes. Cars are not allowed on Mackinac - horse drawn carriages, bikes, or your own 2 feet.

binka_nugget

07-19-2009, 03:42 AM

Have you seen "Knowing" w/Nicholas Cage? I watched in On Demand the other night. I turned it off. I could not believe how bad the script, the acting and the characters are. This new method of acting where everyone whispers and mumbles is getting on my last nerve. Actually, I guess it isn't new. It's more like the James Dean school of acting where everyone looks down and runs their hands through their hair. Speak up already! I probably could've overlooked it if the plot was any good but I just couldn't sit through another minute of that tripe.

I have! I actually liked it until the last 10 minutes LOL! It was complete junk but it kept me entertained for the most part :p

kokopup

07-19-2009, 11:20 AM

Nicholas Cage has some good movies but two of his films I consider very bad. Knowing
and Leaving Las Vegas have no redeeming qualities.

kokopup

07-19-2009, 11:24 AM

Grey Gardens was a very compelling movie and the acting and
makeup were outstanding.

carole

07-19-2009, 03:53 PM

My daughter and her boyfriend went and saw The Proposal, they really enjoyed it, so hubby and I are going to see it this weekend, give you my opinion then.:)

finn's mom

07-19-2009, 05:37 PM

Gran Torino.

I read some of the other comments in this thread about the film, and I didn't find it depressing in the slightest. It was intense and definitely gets through to deep parts of your soul. Definitely has it's sad parts, but overall I felt the message was one of hope and love and friendship and forgiveness. Brilliant movie. Clint Eastwood is a top notch class act, through and through.

Scooter's Mom

07-19-2009, 09:01 PM

I've recently seen "What Happens in Vegas". I don't usually like Cameron Diaz, but have to say that I enjoyed this one.

zoey

07-20-2009, 08:24 AM

The Butterfly Effect

It's really different. It shows how events effect lives. I was impressed with the way the sequences were shot.

RICHARD

07-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Eagle Eye with Shia Lebouef (?) - this kid should stick to more not-so-serious roles. 1.5 stars?

carole

07-20-2009, 05:30 PM

The butterfly effect is an awesome movie, apparently butterfly effect 2 was not very good though, just going by word of mouth.

kokopup

07-20-2009, 05:36 PM

The Man Without a Face with Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl. Excellent
movie. Directed by Gibson also.

blue

07-23-2009, 09:27 PM

Medusa

07-24-2009, 05:51 AM

I watched Grey Gardens the movie, I am just starting the documentary.

All I can say right now, 10 minutes into the documentary, is Drew and Jessica Lang did phenomenal jobs as Little and Big Edith's.

They really did, didn't they? I compared a particular clip of Lang w/Big Edith and I could hardly tell the difference. They both did remarkable portrayals.

zoey

07-25-2009, 04:00 PM

The Usual Suspects

Very good; I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Lots of suspense, plus i love Kevin Spacey.

finn's mom

07-25-2009, 06:46 PM

i went with a group of girls last night to see the ugly truth. it was funny and cute, definitely a fluff movie. no real deep substance or incredible moments. but it was funny. it's pretty vulgar, so keep that in mind if you're easily offended. :) i enjoyed it, but nothing i'd write home to mom about.

i also saw public enemies last week. great movie, not the best ever. not my favorite johnny depp film ever, but still really good!

Lady's Human

07-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Watched Righteous Kill last night. It got panned by critics, but it was really a good movie (The sex scenes were needless, but such is life)

Deniro and Pacino carried the movie, but they did it very, very well. What other actors could pull off calling Underdog a druggie?

Medusa

07-27-2009, 06:40 AM

"Damage" w/Jeremy Irons. I'll watch ANYTHING he's in. He's my favorite actor of all time plus he's easy on the eyes and he lives in a 14th century castle in England. C'mon! W/that velvety voice he could talk me into anything. ;) Anyhow...this movie is appropriately named. All the people in it are damaged and the course that Irons takes in the movie causes so much irreparable damage that at times the movie is difficult to watch. It's like flying over or driving through a scene where a natural disaster just occurred. The damage is indescribable. A must see.

RICHARD

07-27-2009, 08:38 AM

I finally saw SAW! Four stars~

THAT was a pretty good movie. I love horror movies and this one was very good. A little gory, but if you remember it's just a movie.....

I saw some others but I can't remember what they are!:eek:

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What is it with Depp and the makeup?

He's a fairly decent actor, but the parts that he does with the makeup weird me out.

The 'Mad Hatter' makeup makes me want to pass over THAT movie. I saw pics of that and it didn't make sense at all. It's probably my desire to avoid clowns and stuff like that.

It's not just Depp either, I hated the "Cat in the Hat" and wanted to neuter Mike Myers so he wouldn't make another CITH movie.;)

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Pollock- Four stars! The story of Jackson Pollock the painter. Ed Harris is a great actor. A good story!

kokopup

07-28-2009, 10:28 PM

I re-watched a movie I had seen back in the 70's when it came out. Tora! Tora! Tora! is an excellent movie that i recommend. I was very uneasy watching the movie this time because of the US's total ineptness in allowing Japan to sneak up on us and all the missed communications leading up to the attack. It was like Déjà Vu of 911. The thing that bothed me most is to speculate on all the missed queues we will hear about when that next big attack occurs. it will probably be attributable to political correctness.

finn's mom

07-29-2009, 10:00 PM

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What is it with Depp and the makeup?

He's a fairly decent actor, but the parts that he does with the makeup weird me out.

The 'Mad Hatter' makeup makes me want to pass over THAT movie. I saw pics of that and it didn't make sense at all. It's probably my desire to avoid clowns and stuff like that.

Tim Burton has a lot to do with Johnny Depp and makeup. ;) Burton's movies are really over the top like that, a lot of the time. I'm personally really excited about the latest version of Alice and Wonderland. ;) It's one of my favorite stories and the books are really trippy, so it's one story I don't mind seeing from many perspectives!

finn's mom

07-29-2009, 10:06 PM

I just watched the trailer for the latest Alice in Wonderland, and I can't wait. I'm surprised and super excited that it will be in IMAX and 3D. Whee!!!! Very cool that it actually seems that it's from the perspective of the Mad Hatter. Interesting! :)

Grace

07-29-2009, 10:08 PM

From 1944 - Arsenic and Old Lace. Cary Grant, Edward Everett Horton, Raymond Massey, etc.

This is a very funny movie!

kokopup

07-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Flyboys i really enjoyed this historical movie about a group of Americans that joined the French Lafayette Escadrille during WW1 before America got involved in the war. i guess you can say they were the Worlds first Fighter pilots.

aTailOf2Kitties

07-31-2009, 07:14 AM

Coraline.....kinda creepy, but good

Medusa

07-31-2009, 07:22 AM

The Mission w/my honey Jeremy Irons and Rober DeNiro. DeNiro was miscast. I have difficulty believing him in a role other than a gangster now; too many facial tics. Irons once agains saved the movie. Visually stunning, though, and a true story.

Zippy

07-31-2009, 06:41 PM

Emma-Good but I found the heroine a bit annoying

Shergar-Good Horse Movie

Scent of a Women-Good Movie,I loved chris o'dennel(sp?)in it.

Wild America-I have alwas loved this movie.It would be like this if my 2 cousins and my brother went on a trip.

kokopup

07-31-2009, 09:58 PM

Taken with Liam Neeson ...... Action packed take no prisoners mindless fun... I enjoyed it a lot. If you enjoyed the Bourne Trilogy you will love this one too.

A former spy relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped in Paris and forced into the high dollar slave trade.

blue

07-31-2009, 10:14 PM

kokopup

08-01-2009, 08:41 PM

Rough Riders with Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, Gary Busey 1997

This is a great made for television account of the story of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. Tom Berenger did an outstand portrayal of Roosevelt. Highly recommend.

blue

08-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Flyboys was AWESOME!! I Highly recomend it. THanks for the tip.

Medusa

08-05-2009, 07:59 PM

Music Within. True story of Richard Pimentel, a Viet Nam vet who lost his hearing in Nam and became the person responsible for pushing for equal rights for disabled Americans. Wonderful story and wonderful movie. Highly recommended.

kokopup

08-05-2009, 09:53 PM

The International very good movie. After our recent Bank bailouts it
drives home that The Banks own the world and feed on conflict.

kokopup

08-06-2009, 10:12 PM

blue

08-06-2009, 10:19 PM

What's Eating Gilbert Grape i 1993 starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio. Outstanding movie. The Acting by Depp and DiCaprio was also outstanding. DiCaprio won an Oscar for his unbelievable performance. highly recommend.

I havent been disapointed yet by your reccomendations, so I will add this to the list.

Grace

08-06-2009, 10:24 PM

The International very good movie. After our recent Bank bailouts it
drives home that The Banks own the world and feed on conflict.

I agree. We saw this when it first came out.

RICHARD

08-06-2009, 11:53 PM

I just saw a movie that rocked my world.

The Girl Next Door (2007) - It was based on a true story.
Evil that great cannot be made up. It was a brutal movie.
I am at a loss for words.:(:eek:

kokopup

08-07-2009, 05:28 PM

Hiroshima made-for-(Canadian)TV drama re-creates the events leading up to the Hiroshima bombing that ultimately ended World War II. This is a docu-drama looked at from both sides. Very well done and I believe accurate. Recommended.

kokopup

08-09-2009, 03:41 PM

Taking Chance with Kevin Bacon. The True HBO movie tells the story of Marine Lt Col Strobl's emotional experience traveling across America as a Volenteer escort officer for the body of Fallen 19 year old Marine Chance Phelps. This is an outstanding movie and I highly recommend. Beware LES
content.

Medusa

08-09-2009, 03:55 PM

I just saw a movie that rocked my world.

The Girl Next Door (2007) - It was based on a true story.
Evil that great cannot be made up. It was a brutal movie.
I am at a loss for words.:(:eek:

I think there was a remake of this movie called An American Crime on Showtime w/Ellen Page. If so, you're right, it was brutal and disturbing. No sleep for me that night.

RICHARD

08-09-2009, 04:10 PM

I think there was a remake of this movie called An American Crime on Showtime w/Ellen Page. If so, you're right, it was brutal and disturbing. No sleep for me that night.

Thanks!
I saw it twice on the nite it played.

I am still rocked. I just cannot imagine anyone being that effing mean and sick. I can watch horror movies until the cows come home? This really bothered me because it was a true story.:(:mad::eek:

Now I HAVE to read the book.....What a story.:eek::(

blue

08-09-2009, 07:25 PM

finn's mom

08-09-2009, 08:41 PM

We're watching Tootsie right now, such a great, great movie!

manda_moo87

08-09-2009, 09:03 PM

Just finished watching Bridges Over Madison County, Meryl Streep is SO great.

Grace

08-10-2009, 12:53 PM

For those who go to a theater to see movies, here (http://runpee.com/#app=5c9d&e1bd-RunPeeID=11.81.0&b35-selectedIndex=0) is a site that can tell you the best time(s) to run to the bathroom. Just in case one has to go :)

finn's mom

08-10-2009, 10:34 PM

GI Joe. Not too bad! Pretty good for the type of movie. :) Good action, and it's fun. Not the greatest acting by any means, but it really isn't trying to be that kind of film anyway. ;)

kokopup

08-11-2009, 12:17 PM

Thirteen Days is a 2000 historical film about the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, seen from the perspective of the US political leadership.

Recommended.

blue

08-24-2009, 09:25 PM

I just watched Good Will Hunting and as much as I dislike Matt Damon (outside of the Bourne movies), this was an excelent picture.

blue

08-24-2009, 11:23 PM

Just got done watching the documentary portion of Iron Maiden Flight 666. I dont think there is any other band that loves their fans as much as Maiden does.

blue

08-24-2009, 11:34 PM

District 9 was pretty dang good. A little slw in some spots but for a good Sci Fi flick it delivered.

kokopup

08-25-2009, 08:48 PM

Duplicity I found the movie to uneven with to many plot twist. Maybe
I am just getting old but I had a very hard time following who was doing what to who. I can't recommend, but that is just my take.

blue

08-25-2009, 09:05 PM

Joy Ride wasnt bad, suspense flick

blue

08-26-2009, 01:00 AM

I am not a fan of Rob Zombie and his music. The movie House of 1000 Corpses was about a B grade horror flic, I do like B grade movies though. He did do a decent job with the remake of Halloween.

RICHARD

08-26-2009, 08:28 PM

Gonna take the thread to the documentary side?

HBO always has always had very good documentaries. Some are slanted a bit, but for the most part they very well done and always tell a story.

Just finished "Which Way Home", a film about the kids who ride trains from Central America and Mexico in order to come to the U.S.

Wow, a very powerful film.:(

blue

08-26-2009, 09:11 PM

RICHARD

08-26-2009, 09:23 PM

Ill have to remember that for the list.

I thought it was going to be an 'immigration' flick. It followed a handful of children on the trip. It was fricking crazy-those kids were incredibly tough.

blue

08-26-2009, 09:28 PM

I thought it was going to be an 'immigration' flick. It followed a handful of children on the trip. It was fricking crazy-those kids were incredibly tough.

They probably dont have internet, they have to tough in Real Life.

blue

08-28-2009, 01:02 AM

Snakes on a Plane. Unless you like B grade movies, avoid it!

RICHARD

08-28-2009, 01:24 AM

They probably dont have internet, they have to tough in Real Life.

This was past the point of not having the internet.
Dude this was heart wrenching.

blue

08-28-2009, 01:32 AM

This was past the point of not having the internet.
Dude this was heart wrenching.

As soon as I can get it online, Im watching it.

Ive gotten way to many reccomendations from this thread allready, Im not skipping this one.

blue

09-10-2009, 02:15 AM

If I post a movie nobody should watch, how many would rush out and watch it?

kokopup

09-10-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote Blue

Snakes on a Plane. Unless you like B grade movies, avoid it!
I knew from the title that I should steer clear. Don't like snakes.

Watched State of Play With Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams.
Excellent movie, Recommend.

Zippy

09-10-2009, 01:13 PM

The Soloist-Great Movie.Love it.

Pirates of the Caribbean-Good Movie

RICHARD

09-10-2009, 01:18 PM

The Mouse that Roared-

Another Peter Sellers classic!

kokopup

09-11-2009, 09:32 AM

Annapolis is not what I consider a good movie. Do Not Recommend. Reminded me of "Officer and a Gentlemen" but with boxing gloves. Very weak story line. Ok Blue you can rush out and get this one.

kokopup

09-17-2009, 10:17 AM

Tom Horn with Steve Mcqueen. This is a fairly accurate accounting of the latter years of Horn's life and death during his time in the Wyoming Territory. I thought it was an excellent movie. The Book "Tom Horn: Blood on the Moon – Dark History of the Murderous Cattle Detective" was a very compelling account of his Life leading up to his hanging in Cheyenne.

blue

09-19-2009, 11:36 PM

Second Hand Lions, great story good actors, highly reccomend.

kokopup

09-20-2009, 12:21 AM

My Dog Skip 2000 Great coming of age movie. I highly recommend.
Beware has extreme LES content.

Almita

09-20-2009, 01:25 AM

Well, the last movie i saw at the theaters was, Halloween 2. I enjoyed it, but that's how i am.

I saw one today, forget what it was called.
Where they go to i believe Africa?!
It's an army and doctors and there is this disease that they want to cure, believing it was not Airborne, but unfortunately it was. Would make you bleed to death basically. Was a very horrible Virus.

Freaked me out, because i was sick. haha, but that always happens, i always think it's real, but it's just a movie. Then again you'll never know!

allmycats

09-20-2009, 06:05 PM

don't know the title but it's about pre-crime and the future, Tom C plays a police captain. anyone ever seen this? did you like it? it's weird, I'm not a fan of sci-fi.

allmycats

09-20-2009, 06:55 PM

:D never thought I would laugh at a sci-fi, but this one made me laugh...the part where he is chasing the eyeballs down the hall is hysterical:D:D:D

anna_66

09-20-2009, 09:07 PM

Jennifers Body-thought it was a stinker with a few good parts.
Kept waiting for something to happen and it never really did.

Alysser

09-20-2009, 09:39 PM

I saw "P.S I love you" last night. I didn't like it at all, way to long and monotonus. The ending was cool how it wasn't typical but it was just way too boring to enjoy.

blue

09-20-2009, 11:38 PM

Allmost done with the second season of Breaking Bad.

Chemestry teacher gets lung cancer, his health insurance wont cover the treatments, his friend offer to pay for it and he refuses their "charity", so he does what any high school chem teach would do. Start cooking and selling meth. Add in a pregnant wife, a son with CP, and a BIL in the DEA and you get a ding dong good show.

allmycats

09-21-2009, 02:29 PM

has anyone seen "Mistress of Spices"? it was different, but pretty good

Zippy

09-21-2009, 04:43 PM

30 days of Night-Ok not a great movie

Pride and Prejudice again

lizbud

09-21-2009, 06:57 PM

Last movie I watched was last week ,The Green Mile.

http://thegreenmile.warnerbros.com/ I had forgotten it was written by
Stephen King. Great movie.

blue

09-21-2009, 11:07 PM

28 Days Later, and 28 Weeks Later. More realistic versions of Dawn of the Dead, if you like zombie flics youll like these.

kokopup

09-22-2009, 03:31 PM

Les Paul: Chasing Sound! 2007

Guitar wizard, inventor, architect of rock n roll...the legendary Les Paul tells his own rags-to-riches story in this feature-length documentary. Highly Recommend.

RICHARD

09-22-2009, 04:15 PM

don't know the title but it's about pre-crime and the future, Tom C plays a police captain. anyone ever seen this? did you like it? it's weird, I'm not a fan of sci-fi.

Minority Report!

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Jeez o Pete!

I rented The Day the Earth Stood Still.

Boy, that movie sucked and sucked and then it really sucked.

Who ever rewrote that train wreck should be shot. That was not sci-fi.

I am leaning towards seeing Gran Torino tonight.

*LabLoverKEB*

09-22-2009, 04:44 PM

My mom and I just got done with watching this crazy, insane movie on 'Starz -Action'. It was called, "The Breed".
It was just sooo incredibly bizarre! It is about dogs, so I recommend you look it up on google or something and then you can get an idea of what it's about.;)

CountryWolf07

09-22-2009, 10:13 PM

"Dirty Dancing" with of course, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey and "Greedy" with Michael J. Fox.

ChrisH

09-23-2009, 05:47 AM

What's Eating Gilbert Grape i 1993 starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio. Outstanding movie. The Acting by Depp and DiCaprio was also outstanding. DiCaprio won an Oscar for his unbelievable performance. highly recommend.
Leonardo was nominated but did not win the Oscar. In fact in spite of being nominated for three films in all he has yet to win an Oscar - just like Johnny. :D

Medusa

09-23-2009, 05:55 AM

Leonardo was nominated but did not win the Oscar. In fact in spite of being nominated for three films in all he has yet to win the Academy Award - just like Johnny. :D

Yes, DiCaprio was so good that when my son saw the movie when it first came out, he didn't know who DiCaprio was and thought they had actually cast a retarded boy to play the part.

finn's mom

09-23-2009, 06:23 AM

Spy Game, with Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. I'd never seen it before, and just watched it a couple weeks ago. Great movie!

blue

09-27-2009, 11:35 PM

Season 4 of Its Always Sunny in Philidelphia. This show brings the funnay.

blue

09-28-2009, 12:56 AM

10 Items or Less. Funniest Morgan Freeman movie I have seen. Might need to do a spin off thread because I would rather roll in an AMC Gremlin then any other car.

happylabs

09-28-2009, 07:39 AM

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Watched it on PPV on Saturday. I love Jennifer Garner and Michael Douglas was a hoot! Matthew McConaughey was the star of course.

Grace

09-28-2009, 03:59 PM

This afternoon - it was delightful!! Great music - fantastic dancing - loved it as much as the first one from 1980.

http://static.thefrisky.com/images/uploads/fame_movie_c.jpg

allmycats

09-29-2009, 12:44 AM

anyone see that? I thought it was GREAT! the theatre was crowded and at the end most of the audience clapped. really a good movie:)

allmycats

09-29-2009, 11:29 PM

anyone?

blue

09-29-2009, 11:33 PM

Bueller?

allmycats

09-29-2009, 11:39 PM

Minority Report!

thanks:)

kokopup

10-01-2009, 10:08 PM

"Ruffian," 2007 with Sam Shepard is an excellent movie about one of the worlds greatest race horses. Warning ending has LES content. Highly recommend.

blue

10-01-2009, 10:32 PM

Not today but recent.

17 Again, kinda funny.

The Shortcut, kinda scary.

A Return to Salems Lot, not as long as Salems lot, if you liked the first one would like this one.

The Gate, cheesy 80s horror flick. I saw it in the theater when I was a kid.

Albino Farm, disturbing movie

Remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the original was better.

Watchmen, never read the comic books but I liked it.

2 other movies that are so creepy/disturbing I wont post them here. If you are into those type of movies PM me.

allmycats

10-01-2009, 10:38 PM

Bueller?

what?:confused::confused:

and--no one else has seen the proposal? with Sandra Bullock.

allmycats

10-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Not today but recent.

The Gate, cheesy 80s horror flick. I saw it in the theater when I was a kid.

oh I saw that years ago, a good movie for kids:rolleyes:

blue

10-01-2009, 10:43 PM

what?:confused::confused:

and--no one else has seen the proposal? with Sandra Bullock.

Sorry I was watching Ferris Buellers Day Off when I posted that.

blue

10-15-2009, 12:18 AM

Kids, I dont know why I keep this movie or even still watch it all it does is tick me off.

Genny

10-15-2009, 10:50 PM

what?:confused::confused:

and--no one else has seen the proposal? with Sandra Bullock.

me and my ex-boyfriend went to see The Proposal right when it came out. It was a real cute movie ;)

blue

10-17-2009, 11:31 PM

Again not a movie, but the first season of Dexter rocks!

kokopup

10-23-2009, 01:15 PM

Anne of Green Gables .....1985... A wonderful family movie. highly recommend.

carole

10-28-2009, 09:32 PM

DJFyrewolf36

10-28-2009, 09:46 PM

I watched Fight Club today...again lol. I :love: that movie!

Grace

10-28-2009, 09:48 PM

Went to see Last Chance Harvey, i really enjoyed this movie, if you are after excitement forget it, but if you want a nice romantic,and sweet movie this is it, for some too boring i guess, no swearing, no sex,no violence,but such a refreshing change,very nice movie indeed.

We saw that one and enjoyed it very much - for exactly the reasons you list :)

Yesterday I saw Amelia with Hillary Swank and Richard Gere. Not the best, nor the worst I've ever seen. I did learn a lot about Amelia Earhart. Great scenery, loved the music, and Richard Gere is worth the price of admission any day of the week :)

Grace

11-02-2009, 05:47 PM

High Society from 1956 - with Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.

aTailOf2Kitties

11-02-2009, 06:06 PM

Ice Age 3: dawn of the dinosaurs. Very enjoyable, especially for a sequel.

Supermom21

11-02-2009, 06:35 PM

I just got Toy Story 2 in Blu-ray from amazon today. Such a great movie!:)

RICHARD

11-02-2009, 07:27 PM

I was watching Vertigo and changed it just in time to see the homer.

I saw a very funny movie, by accident, today.

It was called, "The Rocker" -it was a "music comedy" about a drummer that gets kicked out of a band and waits 20 years to get famous with another group of musicians. It was juvenile enough to be funny and funny enough not to be stupid with phart and sex jokes.

The one-liners were terrific and I found myself laughing like an idiot-no mean feat for me!
It wasn't as dense as "Spinal Tap" or "School of Rock".

Zippy

11-03-2009, 02:28 PM

Hocus Pocus-cute Halloween movie-it's a favorite form my childhood

A Walk to Remember-great movie,very sad,about love and faith

The Great Debaters-Great movie about an all-black debate team in the 1930s

Wuthering Heights-really enjoyed it,not as good as the book

kokopup

11-09-2009, 11:18 PM

Tuesdays with Morrie the non-fiction book was made into a film starring Hank Azaria as Mitch Albom and Jack Lemmon as Morrie. Directed by Mick Jackson, the film won four Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Screen Actors Guild award.

This is a outstanding movie. Warning !!!! extreme LES
content. Recommend.

caseysmom

11-12-2009, 11:27 PM

Finally got to see "This is it". I really enjoyed seeing it but I'm not sure MJ would have been happy, he was a perfectionist and that was his rehearsal tape.

Karen

11-13-2009, 07:29 PM

This week Up! became available on DVD, so we got it from Redbox (which I love, by the way - a DVD for a dollar per day, and you can reserve it online!).
Anyway, I loved it, and was surprised by how much of a dog movie it was, I didn't realize that from any of the ads I saw. I of course loved Doug the Dog, and thought the "cone of shame" usage was great, and exactly a dog's perspective!

I loved it, has anyone else seen it?

aTailOf2Kitties

11-13-2009, 07:56 PM

yeah I bought UP at Walmart and watched it Wednesday. It was pretty cute. Did you watch the short film featuring Dug that was in the special features section?

momcat

11-14-2009, 04:38 PM

"Doubt" with Meryl Streep. It's a pretty good movie that demonstrates what baseless and unfounded accusations can do not only to the accused but the accuser as well. The movie never actually reveals if the suspicions were true or not.

kokopup

11-15-2009, 10:11 PM

A perfect World 1993

Clint Eastwood crafts a subtle and haunting work that is one of his best.
Starring: Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther

This is an excellent movie, Highly recommend.

finn's mom

11-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Went to see Last Chance Harvey,

I really want to see this!

finn's mom

11-16-2009, 12:50 PM

Ice Age 3: dawn of the dinosaurs. Very enjoyable, especially for a sequel.

That movie is a lot of fun! The Ice Age series is wonderful, each as good as the last, I think! :)

finn's mom

11-16-2009, 12:51 PM

This week Up!

I loved it, has anyone else seen it?

Oh, I saw that in the theater and LOVED it! David's sister just bought it and we watched it together. Such a fun, imaginative movie! I love Dug, he is probably my favorite character. I imagine Finn would be a lot like that if he could talk. ;)

AdoreMyDogs

11-16-2009, 10:01 PM

I saw 2012 a couple days ago and it was absolutely terrible. The special effects were great but the story line was completely corny and ridiculous. We almost walked out it was that bad. I've only walked out on one other movie (Dukes Of Hazzard) so it was quite bad lol.

Hubby and I rented Pelham 1 2 3 last week and it was wonderful. I highly recommend it.

AdoreMyDogs

11-16-2009, 10:10 PM

Anne of Green Gables .....1985... A wonderful family movie. highly recommend.

I love, love, love that movie. I look forward to renting it when my daughter is old enough and watching it with her like my mom watched it with me. In '91 I saw a production of Romeo And Juliet in Canada and Megan Follows played Juliet (she's Anne in the movie). I was so delighted to see her perform live on stage.

kokopup

11-16-2009, 10:27 PM

AdoreMyDogs
I love, love, love that movie. I look forward to renting it when my daughter is old enough and watching it with her like my mom watched it with me. In '91 I saw a production of Romeo And Juliet in Canada and Megan Follows played Juliet (she's Anne in the movie). I was so delighted to see her perform live on stage.

I have since watched two other Anne movies starring Megan Fellows. i really loved both sequels to the original.

1987: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, a sequel to the 1985 miniseries which aired on the Disney Channel as Anne of Avonlea: The Continuing Story of Anne of Green Gables.
2000: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story.

AdoreMyDogs

11-16-2009, 10:48 PM

finn's mom

11-17-2009, 08:05 PM

I have since watched two other Anne movies starring Megan Fellows. i really loved both sequels to the original.

1987: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, a sequel to the 1985 miniseries which aired on the Disney Channel as Anne of Avonlea: The Continuing Story of Anne of Green Gables.
2000: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story.

I love this series. I have all the books (there are eight, and they are wonderful). All three movies are so good, and I, like Leslie, can't wait to share them with Clara! I have them on DVD, and will probably watch them this week since they've been mentioned in here. :)

kokopup

11-18-2009, 09:44 AM

I finally watched "The Proposal" last night. Very enjoyable but a little predictable. Worth watching, It had a lot of special funny moments.

Night before last I watched "Minority Report" with Tom Cruise. I usually don't care for the Future cop type of movie, but I liked this one.

Grace

11-24-2009, 10:37 PM

The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw - this afternoon. Wonderful movie !!!

I haven't laughed that much in a movie in a very long time. Based on a true story. I would go again tomorrow - that's how much I enjoyed it. And I heard others make similar comments.

caseysmom

11-24-2009, 11:04 PM

Genny

11-25-2009, 01:39 AM

My friend carried me to see 'The Blind Side' Friday night when it came out. It was a great movie!

carole

11-25-2009, 03:08 AM

Is this a fairly new movie, i have not heard of it , but i am a big fan of Sandra Bullock and will just about watch anything she stars in.must check this one out for sure ,thanks Grace and others for your reviews.

Watched The accidental Husband in the weekend, a cutesy romantic comedy type movie which is what i really enjoy,not the best movie in the world, but nice light entertainment,and New town, i think that is the name of it, with Renee from Bridget Jones diary in it, and Harry Connick Jnr, another similar type movie,enjoyed both.

Grace

11-25-2009, 10:05 AM

Is this a fairly new movie, i have not heard of it , but i am a big fan of Sandra Bullock and will just about watch anything she stars in.must check this one out for sure ,thanks Grace and others for your reviews.

Yes, it's new. Just came out last Friday. You will enjoy it, I'm sure :)

Review (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-blind-side20-2009nov20,0,683065.story) from the LA Times.

kokopup

11-25-2009, 10:43 AM

I Will Fight No More Forever (1975) (TV) Re-enactment of the story of Chief Joseph of the Nez Percé Indians, who lived in the beautiful Wallowa Valley of Idaho and Oregon. In 1877, President Grant opened the Valley to white settlement, and the Nez Percé were given 30 days in which to move to the Lapwai Reservation. The government sent the one-armed soldier-chief, General Oliver Otis Howard, to clear all Nez Percé out of Wallowa Valley. Chief Joseph, in a succession of shrewd military actions, outmaneuvered ten pursuing units of the U.S. Army until his outnumbered band -- sick, starving, and tired -- finally surrendered after a 1700-mile, 108-day fighting retreat. On October 8, 1877, Chief Joseph made his noble speech, "from where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

It is sad to see how we herded the indians into reservation from east to west.
I guess this was the last of the free indians until Grant's order came down.
Excellent movie. Recommend.

Grace

11-25-2009, 12:32 PM

carole

11-25-2009, 02:33 PM

Thank you Grace, that is going to be on my list of movies i have to see, might take a little longer for it to come down under, but should not be too far away, cannot wait. cheers.:)

kokopup

12-03-2009, 05:54 AM

A dog named Christmas is a wonderful Hallmark hall of fame movie that
has a great story to tell for Christmas. Adopt/foster a pet for Christmas. It
is working with petfinder.com to find homes for homeless pets.

http://www.adognamedchristmas.com/HolidayFostering/tabid/358/Default.aspx

blue

12-05-2009, 03:46 AM

Terminator Salvation. Bestest Terminator movie ever!!!!

caseysmom

12-07-2009, 12:34 PM

I saw Blind Side this weekend, two weeks after opening night and it was still packed. One of the best movies I have ever seen. The audiance applauded after it finished.

Shelteez2

12-07-2009, 06:31 PM

I saw Blind Side this weekend, two weeks after opening night and it was still packed. One of the best movies I have ever seen. The audiance applauded after it finished.

We just went and saw that this weekend too. I agree with you it was a great movie. Cam and I just had to google him as soon as we got home so we could see how he's been doing with the Baltimore Ravens this year. :D

caseysmom

12-07-2009, 06:33 PM

We just went and saw that this weekend too. I agree with you it was a great movie. Cam and I just had to google him as soon as we got home so we could see how he's been doing with the Baltimore Ravens this year. :D

I did the same thing, and he is doing very well for himself.

lizbud

12-14-2009, 04:54 PM

I watched a movie on TCM ," Johnny Got His Gun", a day or so ago.
Wow, what a film.:( I just planned to check it out for a few minutes
but I became hooked. Man, is it ever a stunning movie.:eek::(:(

Genny

12-14-2009, 04:56 PM

I went and saw 'Brothers' it was a good movie but very depressing.

JuniorxMyxLove

12-14-2009, 05:10 PM

I watched A Hard Day's Night today when I got home from school (:

I looove that movie.

Alysser

12-14-2009, 06:02 PM

I realized I posted good things about "Wanted", but after I re-watched it...WOW:eek: A complete waste of film, I can't believe I ever liked that movie. I guess I couldn't see how STUPID it was, especially the ending. Don't recommend it, and ignore my first rating. I have no clue what I was thinking when I typed that. :o

I think I am feeling some Star Wars or SOME type of Sci-fi tonight..I haven't watched Star Wars in 7 years, that's gotta be a sin.

Suki Wingy

12-16-2009, 12:04 AM

I've mostly been watching classic Doctor Who episodes lately but I did see Benjamin Button and King Arthur. I didn't like the first, it was way too long and I lost interest. King Arthur is one of my favorite movies so of course that was fun. I dubbed over it in funny accents and stuff.

aTailOf2Kitties

12-16-2009, 10:08 PM

just finished Inglorious Basterds. It wasn't at all what I thought it would be. In fact it was pretty darn good:cool:

RICHARD

12-16-2009, 10:57 PM

Lately I have been looking for stuff to watch on my cable.

I saw a wonderful documentary about Thelonius Monk and Nica Rothschild-The Jazz Baroness.

He the jazz great and she part of the Rothschild family.

I do not like jazz at all:eek:.....It was a really good. I enjoyed it.

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I saw Gran Torino and loved it. Clint always makes a decent movie.

Now, for the sake of arguement?

People (I mean the groups like The Fraternity Under Communism, Kindness and Yanking Out Uvulas) get all weird about people making racist comments, but the have no comment on a the dialogue in that movie?

It was a great movie, but I cringed a little when CE was at the party and calling the people names. I understand the difference between an "art" form and real life - like that stupid Miley Cyrus making fun of Asian people, but I was tripping during the first part of the movie.

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I saw Nick of Time with Johnny Depp the other day.
He is an EXCELLENT actor....I just do not understand his fixation with all the 'costume' movies he makes.

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I also saw Body of Lies....I have to watch it over again, I like DiCaprio, I just didn't like Titanic.

kokopup

12-16-2009, 11:18 PM

I watched the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) I had seen it years ago but wanted to revisit this old classic. This is an excellent sci-fi from the 50's. recommend.

kokopup

12-17-2009, 10:33 PM

Double Indemnity (1944) starred Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson ..... This is a very good movie that really
keeps you in suspense. The first of its kind in hollywood. recommend

finn's mom

12-18-2009, 12:43 PM

I saw "Inglorious Basterds" last night, it was crazy! Brad Pitt was awesome! It was just as I expected from Quentin Tarantino, crazy. It's reminiscent of Kill Bill, for sure. I liked it a lot!

Just watched the first Harry Potter movie last night, love the series...we're watching them all again before we watch the newest one. :)

I also saw "I Love You Man", it was cute. Nothing I'd buy, but it made us laugh.

We just got "The Hangover", can't wait to watch it again. Funny movie!

RICHARD

12-18-2009, 02:48 PM

If you want really good sci fi, that is not sci fi?

Check out Caprica.

Minumum sci fi, but heavy on the story line.

Loved it and am going to watch it again.

It ran on the Sy Fy channel in April and will be a series starting in January.

The acting was great and the scenery was SPECTACULAR. One of the families live in this house off a lake.

OMG. I want that home.

Vancouver is a beautiful place.

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About AVATAR?
Why do I feel like it is a Roger Dean album cover, come to life?

Karen

12-20-2009, 06:58 PM

We got Slumdog Millionaire from Redbox for free - and I thought it was awful! So dismal, depressing and sad, and I had heard such good things about it. I actually stopped watching about halfway through, though Paul watched the whole thing, and said it only had one small redeeming moment, but otherwise was more of the same.

carole

12-20-2009, 07:04 PM

Went to see The Time Travellers Wife at our brand new luxury lido theatre,we had lazyboys to sit on,they were right at the front though and hard as nails to sit on, now the film well it was ok, i enjoyed it, but not my favourite movie but prob a 6/10 from me.

Grace

12-21-2009, 02:09 PM

We just got home from seeing Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Cute movie - lots of laughs - Hugh Grant :)

sparks19

12-21-2009, 02:15 PM

well it's not new...

but last night I watched "National Lampoon's christmas Vacation"

that movie never ceases to make me laugh until I cry :D

Grace

12-21-2009, 09:51 PM

From 1957 - Sayonora - with Marlon Brando, Red Buttons (won Academy Award Best Supporting Actor), James Garner, Miyoshi Umeki (Academy Award Best Supporting Actress).

cassiesmom

12-21-2009, 10:17 PM

I hope "Christmas Vacation" is on again soon, I love that movie and I haven't seen it for a long time.

I was channel-surfing and stumbled into about the last 45 minutes of "The Wedding Singer". Another one of my -- many -- favorite movies.

finn's mom

12-22-2009, 09:29 AM

joycenalex

12-25-2009, 07:02 PM

loved it, laugh out loud funny....chick flick definitely. meryl streep, alex baldwin (best ex husband hound dog ever), steve martin, john krasinski, playing a really nice small important part.

RobiLee

12-25-2009, 07:13 PM

loved it, laugh out loud funny....chick flick definitely. meryl streep, alex baldwin (best ex husband hound dog ever), steve martin, john krasinski, playing a really nice small important part.

Ditto!

Saw it today also. Thought it was a great movie.

Suki Wingy

12-26-2009, 12:36 AM

We've just had a Harry Potter marathon this last week. We watched all five. I haven't read a single book, but probably will start (and more than likely, finish) all the books before the next film is released. :)
Good! I think it's a sin to not have read them all at least once in your life time. (Then again I have the chapter stars from the top of the pages tattooed on my wrist so I may be a bit biased.)

I watched I've Loved You So Long last night while finishing up my Christmas present (I knit a rainbow dalek for my cousin) and I loved it. It was in French with subtitles.

Today I watched some classic Doctor Who. This morning I watched Snakedance, a three part story with the fifth Doctor, Nyssa, and Tegan. It was very 80s but slightly less boring than usual classic Who. Then when we went over to my grandparents' house, my cousin had gotten a second Doctor story on DVD, so we started that. It was called The War Games, and I got 4 episodes in but I kind of fell asleep during a bit of it. It was interesting once I got into it but I really think they could set it up in 10 minutes instead of an episode and a half. I would love it if someone went and edited down the classic Who series so they were shorter, honestly I think you could easily cut the time in half and it'd still make as much sense as it did to begin with.

RICHARD

12-26-2009, 07:56 AM

Christmas Vacation? For some reason I laugh hysterically when cat chews through the cord to the tree.....

I know.........:rolleyes:

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I rented Terminator, it was pretty good.

Star Trek was enjoyable. I am not a Trekkie, but I loved the 'young' characters.

G.I. Joe was o.k. too....

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Breaking Away starts in 5 minutes......

THAT is one great movie.

I hated Italian cycling teams for years afterwards.;)

Grace

12-26-2009, 09:23 AM

Calamity Jane - 1953, with Doris Day and Howard Keel.

Night at the Museum - the first one. This movie is sooo funny.

Force 10 From Navarone - 1978, with a very young Harrison Ford, Robert Shaw, Carl Weathers. I never tire of seeing that dam go, and the bridge come tumbling down.

pomtzu

12-26-2009, 09:47 AM

I wish I could get in to watching movies, since my son has hundreds of DVD's in his collection, but if it doesn't "grab" me in the first 5 or 10 minutes, then I'm done with it. And try to watch one on t.v.? - forget that - I'm asleep before the first commercial. :(

I could count on one hand, with fingers left over, the number of new movies I have watched from start to finish, this past year. However, if I do manage to get thru a whole movie, that means I really liked it, and will watch it repeatedly without tiring of it.

kokopup

12-26-2009, 11:06 AM

I subscribe to Netflix with 3 at a time unlimited. I end up watching a lot of movies. I can also stream movies over the internet to my media computer that is connected to My projector. I can watch netflix, the network channels like ABC, and HULU. This gives me access to thousands of movies and TV shows. I generally watch them by my self, because if I ask my wife down to watch she is usually snoring about a half hour into the movie. When we were dating she actually went to sleep at the movie theater. If we are watching a Football game for her Team Auburn, she will usually stay awake, at least till half time.:rolleyes:

Grace

12-26-2009, 11:23 AM

We have DirecTV, and each month we receive their guide to what's on. I spend a day or two checking out all the movies, make a list, and program them to record.

Finally got my list down to 4 left to watch, but the oldest of those is from last January - The Bridge Over the River Kwai. It's fun watching some of the older movies I saw way back when - as well as some of the more recent ones.

Plus we go to the theater near our house to see the very new ones. We went last Monday, going again this coming Monday, and I'm going on Tuesday by myself. Senior rates are a lovely thing.

Ellie - did you ever go to the Kent or Greenwich movie theaters in East Greenwich?

pomtzu

12-26-2009, 03:50 PM

Ellie - did you ever go to the Kent or Greenwich movie theaters in East Greenwich?

Sure did - I think it was the Greenwich. I remember it was on the right hand side if you were headed south toward Quonset.

My best friend and I used to walk there many a time for the Saturday matinee. Can you imagine that??? - walk!!!! That was quite a hike from Apponaug.

Grace

12-26-2009, 04:02 PM

Sure did - I think it was the Greenwich. I remember it was on the right hand side if you were headed south toward Quonset.

My best friend and I used to walk there many a time for the Saturday matinee. Can you imagine that??? - walk!!!! That was quite a hike from Apponaug.

The Greenwich was the first one you came to - about a block past the Post Office. The Kent was way at the other end of town - also on the right side of the street.

Yeah - that's quite a walk, but we didn't think twice about it back then. I used to bike all the way to my grandmother's house in Pontiac - from West Shore Road.

And Rosie used to walk to school every day, no matter the weather, from East Greenwich to Lockwood.

pomtzu

12-26-2009, 04:12 PM

The Greenwich was the first one you came to - about a block past the Post Office. The Kent was way at the other end of town - also on the right side of the street.

Yeah - that's quite a walk, but we didn't think twice about it back then. I used to bike all the way to my grandmother's house in Pontiac - from West Shore Road.

And Rosie used to walk to school every day, no matter the weather, from East Greenwich to Lockwood.

Then it must have been the Kent, since it was on the south end, and I remember going past a lot of other establishments before getting there. The kids now would just ask Mom or Dad to drive them there.

Oh how I remember old Rosie - smiling the whole way. Of course, she couldn't do anything but smile. :p It used to crack me up: her chewing someone out in class with that smile on her face. It was difficult for the rest of the class to keep a straight face. I know - I'm bad! :eek:

aTailOf2Kitties

12-26-2009, 06:47 PM

I watched G-Force yesterday on blu-ray and Beverly Hills Chihuaua this morning via Netflix streaming. Neither was as bad as I thought it would be.

With my new streaming Netflix I suppose I'll be watching a lot more movies.:D

cloverfdx

12-27-2009, 08:57 AM

I have been having a Britanny Murphy-athon this week. Girl Interrupted, Clueless, Just Married, Little Black Book.

Grace

12-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Up In The Air with George Clooney. I liked it, but don't think it was a good as the critics said.

I preferred the one he did last year - Michael Clayton.

Suki Wingy

12-29-2009, 03:00 AM

Yesterday I saw Sherlock Holmes, and I LOVED it! I want it on DVD as soon as it comes out.
Today I watched Across The Universe yet again. I love the Strawberry Fields Forever sequence so much I've thinking about getting flaming strawberry bombs as a tattoo since about July. That'd have to be in a while though, I still have to get my octopus colored.