movies you watched today [Archive] - Page 8

kokopup

01-04-2010, 10:28 AM

Miss Potter, this a unconventional biopic about the personal life of beloved children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter (Renée Zellweger). The film traces Potter's romance with a young editor (Ewan McGregor) as well as her enduring contributions to literature, including the timeless bunny story The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Excellent Movie.

The Spitfire Grill
Just-out-of-jail Percy Talbott (Alison Elliott) lands in idyllic Gilead, Maine, and with the local sheriff's help, she finds employment and a place to stay at the Spitfire Grill. Percy develops a kinship with crotchety owner Hannah (Ellen Burstyn) and co-worker Shelby (Marcia Gay Harden), but Shelby's spouse (Will Patton) remains wary of the former felon's motives -- especially after she devises a plan to help the aging proprietor sell her café. Excellent Movie

Medusa

01-04-2010, 10:31 AM

"It's Complicated". I can't say enough about how bad this movie is. Steve Martin and Meryl Streep, two of my all time favs, were so disappointing in it. Anyone could've played Martin's part and Streep was just plain annoying. It's a formula movie and yet it can't decide what it wants to be, a comedy, a drama, what? No surprises but lots of confusion. Avoid.

"Sherlock Holmes" w/another favorite of mine, Robert Downey Jr., and Jude Law. Good but not the typical SH movie. I guess I was expecting them to solve the crime over a pot of tea. LOL It's action oriented but then Guy Ritchie directed it, so I can't expect much else. Good movie, though. Robert Downey Jr. is looking really good. Really. Good. Really. :p

*LabLoverKEB*

01-04-2010, 04:42 PM

We all went out to dinner last night and saw 'It's Complicated'. Not the best, but it was funny.:D

Oh and I highly recommend 'The Blindside'. AMAZING. It's based on a true story, just an all-around GREAT movie. I'd go see it a second time. Then a third.;)

RICHARD

01-05-2010, 09:37 PM

I watched the new Star Trek movie I got for Christmas. Yeap, you're right, I am a trekkie! LOL!

Willie:D

Hey you!!!!

Glad to see you!

I loved the guy that played Scotty! At first I didn't want to like him?

He had the part down pat!:)

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To Live and Die in L.A.

That is a great movie. Willem Dafoe is one of the best bad guys of all time.
And William Peterson was great in the movie.

Rollerball
James Caan was a stud in that flick!

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The director of AVATAR promises an alien "sex scene" when it comes out on DVD.

I used to dig James Cameron, but he's a turd.

If you ever get the chance to see, "A Night to Remember"-a movie about the sinking of the Titanic, you will see that he took that movie dissected it and just re-did it.

I understand that there is no lee way in the story, but he really didn't add to the tale. Of course, Kate Winslet naked is an improvement on the story?:confused::rolleyes:

kokopup

01-08-2010, 10:55 PM

Seabiscuit .... (2003) .. The story recounts the life and racing career of Seabiscuit, an undersized and overlooked thoroughbred race horse whose unexpected successes made him a hugely popular sensation in the United States near the end of the Great Depression.

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, Gary Stevens, William H. Macy

Outstanding movie.

*LabLoverKEB*

01-09-2010, 12:10 AM

Family and I watched 'Baby Mama' this evening. It's actually not quite as bad as I thought, kinda funny.;)

RICHARD

01-09-2010, 12:32 AM

Control The story about Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the band, Joy Division.

Wow,
If you like music biopics, check this one out. I had peripherally heard of this band and happened to catch the movie today.

I really was touched by what this guy went through.:confused::eek:

anna_66

01-09-2010, 07:03 AM

AVATAR in 3D...one of the best, if not the best movie I've ever seen!

carole

01-09-2010, 08:49 PM

Ah seabiscuit is on the telly tonight.:)

moosmom

01-09-2010, 08:54 PM

I went to see "It's complicated". I didn't stop laughing through the entire movie. Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep were a riot!!!

A definite MUST SEE!

RICHARD

01-11-2010, 02:40 PM

I saw "Watchmen".

Good.

I don't really like movies where you jump into a story with a long history to it.
I think that the movie based on where a character/s came from is more compelling that a movie that gives you a glimpse back in the opening credits-ala any movie that comes from a Marvel Comic.

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The producer of AVATAR said that he has a couple of projects in the works with James Cameron. One is based on the sport of freediving. Competitors take a breath and see how far down the can dive with no oxygen tanks.

If he is true to form? He will take the movie-THE BIG BLUE-and butcher storyline that to get his movie.

;)

aTailOf2Kitties

01-11-2010, 07:03 PM

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (DVD) was very good. Yeah I like cartoon movies, so sue me:p

RICHARD

01-11-2010, 07:30 PM

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (DVD) was very good. Yeah I like cartoon movies, so sue me:p

No, stuff like that doesn't count. That is a cartoon/CGI prduction!

When they take motion capture technology and try to pass it off as something else? Years ago there was a Lord of the Rings Cartoon done by Ralph Bashiki.

http://blog.powerset.com/explore/semhtml/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_%281978_film%29?query=The+Lo rd+of+the+Rings+%25281978+film%2529

From what I remember? It was a film that was colored in later on-to add special effects and background. The actors were real, then enhanced in post production........

Avatar just takes that idea and 'computes' it.

That is my only problem with the way the film is being marketed.

Same idea, different tech!

blue

01-11-2010, 08:06 PM

Years ago there was a Lord of the Rings Cartoon done by Ralph Bashiki.

http://blog.powerset.com/explore/semhtml/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_%281978_film%29?query=The+Lo rd+of+the+Rings+%25281978+film%2529

I saw that in the theater when I was 4, scared the pants off of me.

RICHARD

01-11-2010, 08:10 PM

I saw that in the theater when I was 4, scared the pants off of me.

Don't be scared, it's only make believe?:)

blue

01-11-2010, 08:19 PM

Don't be scared, it's only make believe?:)

I rewatched it last year, pretty tame stuff now.

DJFyrewolf36

01-11-2010, 09:32 PM

I watched Year One reciently...utterly HILARIOUS!! Its a bit crude in places but I couldnt stop laughing.

I watched the simpsons movie again the other day...I never get tired of it!

Genny

01-11-2010, 10:41 PM

I watched 'The Final Destination' with my mom lastnight...but I had already seen it in the theatres w/ my ex-boyfriend when it came out.
Tonight we are watching '9' with my little brother...but I'm in here atm because I don't really like it much ;/ and I rented '500 Days of Summer' so I'll prolly watch that tomorrow!

Suki Wingy

01-12-2010, 10:09 AM

I saw that in the theater when I was 4, scared the pants off of me.

I saw the animated version of The Hobbit when I was young and it creeped me out so bad I refused to read Lord Of The Rings until two years ago. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077687/
http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Hobbit/bilbo_from_the_hobbit_animated_movie.jpg

Oh and lately I've only re-watched some favorites.
Airplane
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
The History Boys
and looots of tv online including Life on Mars, Invader Zim, and classic Doctor Who.

Grace

01-12-2010, 03:56 PM

It's Complicated - this afternoon. It was okay - not the best, nor the worst one I've ever seen.

RICHARD

01-13-2010, 11:13 AM

Hurt Locker- C+, B-.

A great story, not enough character development, the main "antagonist" shows up and never gets the chance to tell the audience how he got there.
Each little storyline/chapter is very intense but there is no connecting them to make it a cohesive story.

Disjointed and interesting, save your money and watch it on cable.

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I had heard nothing but rave reviews about HL and am now convinced that most of what is produced and packaged for the masses is nothing more that a director's chance to make money and TRY to put out a message.

It wasn't an anti war movie, nor did it glorify war. It could have been a National Geographic/History/Military channel one-hour special.:(

carole

01-13-2010, 04:55 PM

RICHARD

01-13-2010, 06:40 PM

Anyone seen Fantastic Mr Fox, i have won tickets to it, but thinking of selling them or swapping them,as this is more of a kids movie i think, not really me, just be interested in your opinions.

Kari remember when you started this thread, wondering if it would be a flop or not, well it certainly was a hit with our Pters wasn't it?:)

I saw previews of FMF and I would go see it.

It's made in the style of the old stop action movies -they move the mannequins/puppets a smidge at a time, photo them, then move them a bit more, then another photo is taken.

The preview was interesting and some of the jokes were funny. I really enjoyed George Clooney's interpretation of the character. And, I am not a huge Clooney fan!:eek::)

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/dor/objects/33891/1197696-fantastic_mr_fox/videos/fantastic_mr_fox_trlr_080309.html?FORM=VIRE1

carole

01-13-2010, 08:16 PM

Thanks Richard, if i cannot swap it for a movie i want to go and see , i will just go and see it, rather than waste the tickets, or find someone else who would like them.

RICHARD

01-13-2010, 08:44 PM

Thanks Richard, if i cannot swap it for a movie i want to go and see , i will just go and see it, rather than waste the tickets, or find someone else who would like them.

And don't forget to give us a review.:D

sirrahbed

01-13-2010, 09:15 PM

Went to see AVATAR and I don't understand the hype _at all_. The visual affects were terrific, yes, but the movie was almost three hours long with a totally dumb plot. :rolleyes:

RICHARD

01-13-2010, 09:26 PM

Went to see AVATAR and I don't understand the hype _at all_. The visual affects were terrific, yes, but the movie was almost three hours long with a totally dumb plot. :rolleyes:

Dances with the Aliens?;)

A news program did a story about people who are depressed that they will never get to see the planet Pandora...I think they called it 'Pandora Blues"?:confused:

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/feature/avatar-perfection-causing-depression/story-e6frfnv0-1225819063598

Alysser

01-15-2010, 09:48 PM

I saw 'Lovely Bones', although I hid in my hat literally for 3 scenes, I think it was a pretty good and interesting movie. VERY VERY creepy and dark though, VERY. The ending made me happy. :D

sparks19

01-15-2010, 11:17 PM

Hannah and I watched Disney's The Little Mermaid today. I haven't watched it in YEARS and forgot how much I LOVE that movie. I think we are going to watch it again tomorrow :)

caseysmom

01-15-2010, 11:28 PM

I saw 'Lovely Bones', although I hid in my hat literally for 3 scenes, I think it was a pretty good and interesting movie. VERY VERY creepy and dark though, VERY. The ending made me happy. :D

This is on my to see list for sure.

carole

01-16-2010, 07:35 PM

I think Lovely Bones was filmed in NZ, correct me if I am wrong, and of course by NZer Peter Jackson, sounds like it was good, my son saw it and liked it.

My daughter is off to see Avatar tonight, it is booked out here and really popular.

finn's mom

01-17-2010, 12:54 AM

Anyone seen Fantastic Mr Fox, i have won tickets to it, but thinking of selling them or swapping them,as this is more of a kids movie i think, not really me, just be interested in your opinions.

Kari remember when you started this thread, wondering if it would be a flop or not, well it certainly was a hit with our Pters wasn't it?:)

I've heard that Fantastic Mr Fox is actually not really that appropriate for kids. There's not anything really offensive, just the humor is more geared towards adults. That's just what I've heard. I plan to see it! I love Roald Dahl!

And, yeah, it's turned out to be a really active thread! COOL. :)

David saw Avatar the other night, he really liked it. I haven't seen it, yet.

I have watched The Hangover twice in two nights, that movie is amazing. :) I laugh so hard through the entire thing. Just doesn't get old.

finn's mom

01-17-2010, 12:56 AM

"Sherlock Holmes" w/another favorite of mine, Robert Downey Jr., and Jude Law. Good but not the typical SH movie. I guess I was expecting them to solve the crime over a pot of tea. LOL It's action oriented but then Guy Ritchie directed it, so I can't expect much else. Good movie, though. Robert Downey Jr. is looking really good. Really. Good. Really. :p

Oh man I really want to see this. I didn't realize Guy Ritchie directed it! I didn't even realize he was a director! (Is this the same guy that was in LA Confidential with Russell Crowe? I may be thinking of the wrong actor!) I LOVE Robert Downey Jr, always have. And, I think he's going to be one of those men that just gets better looking as he ages. Yummy. ;)

Zippy

01-17-2010, 08:47 AM

A Walk in the Clouds-I thought it was good movie.Nice Love Story.

RobiLee

01-17-2010, 10:39 AM

Oh man I really want to see this. I didn't realize Guy Ritchie directed it! I didn't even realize he was a director! (Is this the same guy that was in LA Confidential with Russell Crowe? I may be thinking of the wrong actor!) I LOVE Robert Downey Jr, always have. And, I think he's going to be one of those men that just gets better looking as he ages. Yummy. ;)

Kari, I think you are thinking of Guy Pearce. He is the actor that was in L.A. Confidential (great movie). Guy Ritchie is a writer, director, producer who was also married to Madonna. He directed and wrote one of my favorite movies which is "Snatch".

RobiLee

01-17-2010, 10:42 AM

I've recently watched "The Hangover". Loved it. Lots of laughs and a good pick me up movie. I also went to see "Leap Year". Sweet movie that made me smile.

3Catcondo

01-17-2010, 11:00 AM

I just watched Seven Pounds. Good story, sad and happy all at the same time. I like Will Smith alot. He's a good actor.

finn's mom

01-19-2010, 05:55 AM

Kari, I think you are thinking of Guy Pearce. He is the actor that was in L.A. Confidential (great movie). Guy Ritchie is a writer, director, producer who was also married to Madonna. He directed and wrote one of my favorite movies which is "Snatch".

Oh wow, I can't believe I flubbed up so huge haha. I kept looking at the name knowing I recognized! I loved Snatch, too! I definitely know Guy Ritchie! D'oh! ;)

Grace

01-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Young Victoria this afternoon. I really liked this movie :)

Medusa

01-19-2010, 06:29 PM

Young Victoria this afternoon. I really liked this movie :)

I really want to see that and Up in the Air. I saw Inglorious Bastards today. I really liked it. Looooong movie, though.

Grace

01-19-2010, 06:34 PM

I really want to see that and Up in the Air. I saw Inglorious Bastards today. I really liked it. Looooong movie, though.

I liked Victoria better than Up in the Air.

Casper

01-19-2010, 06:44 PM

I caught "The Band Wagon" on TCM before I had to go to classes today.
It was a good way to start off the day. :)

RICHARD

01-21-2010, 12:33 AM

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1284028/

OML, WHAT A LOVE STORY

Don't bother girls, you would not understand.;)

And the only reason you would is because of Eric Bana.:confused::eek:

HAHAHAHA, There were parts of this -lick that made me have LES and shortness of breath.

I love this guy and really despise him for the relationship he has with his "SO".

Jealousy? A -racking straight!

One day I'll see that the old girl will go on sale or leave the Bana Family.
I just hope the next owner has the passion, love and household to give this beast the home it deserves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffk82mLNZLI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ejbUHlLtg&feature=related

anna_66

01-21-2010, 06:49 AM

Went to see AVATAR again. Loved it just as much the second time around!

carole

01-21-2010, 02:01 PM

Despite all the hype avatar is not getting rave reviews down under, my 17yr old girl went and saw it the other night, she was not overly impressed, and this movie is the kind she would enjoy i would have thought, she said the graphics were good, the story line not that great and it was way too long, also the 3d hurt her eyes, anyhow just her opinion, but glad you are having so much enjoyment out of it.

Catherinedana

01-21-2010, 02:41 PM

I really enjoyed Avatar but, yes, it was waaaaaaay to long. That's usually my beef with movies - they could have done in an hour and a half what they used 3 hours for.

We watched Paranormal Activity the other night and thought it was pretty scary, actually! Slow in starting but it got me pretty spooked - we have a long hallway in our house and when I went to bed that night I didn't want to look out the bedroom door into the hallway. I'm a big sissy!

carole

01-21-2010, 05:11 PM

I guess my girl looks at things differently as she is a media studies pupil and graduate,so takes in how it is filmed, all sorts of things that i would not even consider lol.:)

RICHARD

01-21-2010, 05:40 PM

I guess my girl looks at things differently as she is a media studies pupil and graduate,so takes in how it is filmed, all sorts of things that i would not even consider lol.:)

I saw a special on the tech that was developed to -ilm Avatar. To me, it was very exciting and really neat.

I don't care for Cameron as a person, so I am a little biased about anything he does. -rom what I understand, he takes quite a bit of credit for the hard work on the movies and he's a tyrant to work with.

The other down side to the tech?

I have a -riend that has done set construction for movies like Hulk, The Last Castle, Swor-fish and tons of TV shows. That kind of tech will put many people like him out of a job, because all that work can be done -aster and cheaper on a computer now that the tech has been -ine tuned.

I will see it eventually, but really have no interest in seeing it now.

carole

01-21-2010, 10:09 PM

RICHARD

01-21-2010, 11:58 PM

Richard Melissa reckoned Avatar is an adaption of Pocohontas, i have no idea or intention of seeing the movie until it is out on DVD, not one of my top picks, but would like to see what all the hype is about, she did say the graphics are good, anyhow was just her opinion,nothing else.

And "Dances with Wolves", too.

Tell her to see "A Night to Remember" then "Titanic". His 'writing' talent becomes obvious then..

Another thing that bothered me about JC is that he used the making of Titanic to get access to the wreck and he made tons of dives on it to 'research' his movie, not really necessary, but when you have someone bankrolling your movie?:rolleyes::mad:

His gal pal directed 'Hurt Locker' which, while interesting as small vignettes/scenes in the movie? never really had a good story arc and the the jumpy camera shots were really obnoxious.

carole

01-22-2010, 04:18 AM

She has the video of titanic , had it some time as you can imagine it is not a dvd lol, she loved that movie.

Did you all know that the producer of Avatar based the language the aliens spoke in Avatar on the maori language here, he was in NZ and heard it and decided to use it as a basis for the aliens language.

I was wrong about the popularity of it here, it is doing well boxed 10 million so far.

There is a little bit of kiwi in a lot of movies these days lol.:D

RICHARD

01-22-2010, 04:14 PM

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I was wrong about the popularity of it here, it is doing well boxed 10 million so far.

There is a little bit of kiwi in a lot of movies these days lol.:D

Glad you brought this up! Some of the critics were/have always brought this point up about sales and money when a new film debuts.

Let's say that a movie in 1985 makes 12 million dollars during it's run.

(Let's throw out inflation and all the other factors?)

And lets set the ticket price @ 6 dollars. So we get a 2 million people to see the movie.

Let's take the same 12 mil and apply that to Avatar.

Now, ticket prices are 12 bucks- and higher for the Imax and 3D movie houses.

Only one million people will see it.

I have seen some sites that have compared box office numbers for a 1985 flick and a current release, adjusted for inflation and ticket prices.

So, even tho AVATAR is approaching all-time box office sales? When you take into consideration the factors involved? It makes more money, but less people see it.

I just typed in some keywords....

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm

carole

01-22-2010, 04:45 PM

Ah you only pay 12 bucks to get into a movie, we pay 18 here, time you pay for two add a few eats you looking at having spent $50 that is why we hardly ever go to movies and i am real picky about the ones i pay to see lol we usually end up hiring dvds out instead,they come out on dvd so soon these days anyhow.

Genny

01-22-2010, 05:16 PM

I haveen't been to the movies in a few weeks-last one I saw was Brothers...ad that's been awhile now that I think about it ;/ I rented Pandoram (sp?) lastnight but haven't watched it yet...my brother watched half of it and said he couldn't watch the rest that it was boring...so I dunno...I'm gonna watch it later anyways!

lizbud

01-22-2010, 06:18 PM

The Out OF Towners is on tonight on TCM & I am going to watch
it for the umteenth time.:D I love the 1970 version with Jack Lemmon
and Sandy Dennis.:)

Genny

01-22-2010, 08:26 PM

I watched Halloween 5 a little while ago-it came on tv :D and at 11ish? Wrong Turn is coming on and I will prolly watch some of it

Roxyluvsme13

01-23-2010, 01:39 AM

I saw New Moon FINALLY. So much better than Twilight.

RICHARD

01-25-2010, 02:19 PM

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

Just saw D9 last night.

That movie was really good. IT had some great twists and was very entertaining. Loved the special e--ects and the story line was really good.

I could see where it may be compared with the story line in AVATAR, without the cartoons and the "Let's be friends" bull poopoo. There was no altruism in it.

Just 'get me outta here!';):D

THREE YEARS?

Just the amount of time to get a sequel going......

caseysmom

01-25-2010, 02:24 PM

Went to see "The lovely bones" over the weekend, it was very good. Really cool scenes. I am on the waiting list for the book with the library.

carole

01-25-2010, 02:31 PM

The lovely Bones was filmed in NZ, by NZ producer Peter Jackson, also for Richard did you know we the taxpayers of NZ helped fund the making of Avatar,heard it on the telly last night,still better we do otherwise they just go elsewhere, the film industry is very welcome down under and are choosing to film on location here for a lot of movies now.

RICHARD

01-25-2010, 02:40 PM

PJ did a fine job with D9.

Hey, our loss?:)

OH, I LOVED THE CAT FOOD BEING A DRUG IN D9. I laughed, looked at the Edster and wondered how much of a fight he'd put up should it come done to feeding someone else with his food?;)

caseysmom

01-25-2010, 02:42 PM

RICHARD

01-25-2010, 06:30 PM

Carole,

I'll look up the exchange later on, but 18 to see a movie?:eek:

Do you have matinee rates? What is a rental DVD go for?

I was in a local mart store today and they discount movies. A new movie/DVD goes for about 16-17 dollars and I have seen 3-5 year old movies being sold for around 5-9 dollars!

I am curious.

Scooter's Mom

01-25-2010, 06:55 PM

Rented "The Proposal" with Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds & Betty White from Netflix. We watched it Saturday night... I was so sad from losing Scooter Bug that I needed something funny. Hubby and I laughed throughout this entire movie. It was really good.

carole

01-26-2010, 03:20 PM

Yip Us film producers spent $307 million in NZ making Avatar, we the taxpayers funded 44.7 million of that, still small price to pay IMO, as i love the film industry coming here, so many films are made here now, it is awesome,we want to encourage that not discourage it.
It looks like it cost around $507 mill all up, but figures are not in yet.

60 per cent of the film comprised visual effects were created by Wellingtons Weta Digital here in NZ.

Yes Richard i guess when you do the exchange rate it might well work out less, never thought of that, we do have discount rates, on Tuesday nights, $10.00 and if you buy a special card you can get movies for that price for a year, it cost $15.00 for the card and you get a free movie, so i got one last year for my hubby's birthday, we still have not used it yet, as we don't go very often,it recently went up to $18.

Dvds are good, they rent at $4.00 per new release.

Anyhow while i am here, tossing up whether to see Its Complicated, or Did you hear about the Morgans, which is released here next week, i am a huge fan of Hugh Grant, but loath sarah Jessica Parker, anyhow if anyone can tell me if they have seen both and which one they preferred ,be helpful, i am a big fan of romantic comedy's,i gather both might fit into this category.

UPDATE:

Did you hear about the morgans, had a really bad review,said it was rubbish, and don't waste your money on it,so that made my mind up for me.

Have just seen Its complicated, great movie, so much fun, you were right Donna, worth going to see, and i had free tickets as well, never really liked alec baldwin, but loved him in this movie and was a change to see steve martin in a different type of role, and meryl well she is always the greatest in every movie she does, yep really good entertainment, must say hubby was the only guy there though,so i guess it is more a chick flick 7/10 from me.

Medusa

02-06-2010, 09:13 PM

Temple Grandin w/Claire Danes. I always considered Claire Danes to be a yawner w/not much talent. She proved me wrong w/this part. She did a wonderful job. An HBO movie. Highly recommended.

aTailOf2Kitties

02-06-2010, 10:17 PM

District 9. I liked it.

Scooter's Mom

02-06-2010, 10:52 PM

Today's movie was "Ghosts of Girlfriends past". It was cute... not something I'll watch 20 times, but cute.

wombat2u2004

02-07-2010, 06:22 AM

"The Orphan" Not a bad show.....my daughter liked it.

anna_66

02-07-2010, 06:57 AM

Since we were snowed in yesterday, it was a great time to watch some movies!
We watched Drag Me to Hell & Final Destination-both not bad.
The day before was the new Harry Potter & Dictrict 9. For the first time I really didn't care for Harry Potter. It was pretty boring. And District 9 wasn't quite what I thought but it wasn't bad.

wombat2u2004

02-07-2010, 08:33 AM

RICHARD

02-07-2010, 04:02 PM

Temple Grandin w/Claire Danes. I always considered Claire Danes to be a yawner w/not much talent. She proved me wrong w/this part. She did a wonderful job. An HBO movie. Highly recommended.

I HATE YOU!:) YOU BEAT ME TO THE REVIEW!!!

Was that a rocking good movie?

I was in tears - Oops! Leaky eyed... towards the end.

I LOVE THAT kind of movie. This poor gal was talented and I loathed the way the classmates and the cattle men treated her.

I don't think I ever sat thru a Claire Danes movie before.
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I like Nick cage and saw KNOWING yesterday......Good for a afternoon viewing,.
Good Sci Fi with a little religious tone tossed in. Could have been better in getting to know who the whispering people were.

kokopup

02-07-2010, 10:23 PM

Empire of the Sun starring Christian Bale in his first role as a young boy and John Malkovich ....directed by Steven Spielberg ------ Outstanding Movie

Nomilynn

02-07-2010, 11:25 PM

I rented The Propsal, The Invention of Lying and 500 Days of Summer this weekend.

The Proposal was pretty cute and I found it funny and charming.

Invention of Lying was a really interesting perspective on mankind - I recommend it.

500 Days made me angry and depressed - didn't like it all that much.

RICHARD

02-08-2010, 02:36 PM

I just saw Night at the Museum 2.

Just as good as the first one.

Amy Adams and her pants were the best part of the movie.

Not a huge Ben Stiller fan, but I enjoyed him in both.
:)

Vette

02-08-2010, 04:30 PM

500 Days Of Summer

something i wont ever watch again unless im dieing of severe boredom,, but it was okay one time around.

Grace

02-08-2010, 04:46 PM

We saw From Paris With Love this afternoon.

Lots of violence - the story line was okay. Not my type of movie, but Douglas wanted to see it. And I drag him to enough "chick flicks" that I owe him one every once in awhile.

RICHARD

02-08-2010, 05:00 PM

RICHARD

02-14-2010, 01:56 PM

Not a huge Johnny Depp fan but the previews of Alice in Wonderland look really good.

It's the kind of bizarre movie that I like.

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I hope the film makers get over this 3-D fad soon. It gives me a headache and I don't care to go out of my way to feel bad!;)

Some movies you want to see, you really have to plan ahead to get into an IMAX/3-D theater..:rolleyes:

Most of the IM/3-D movie houses are in areas where you have to pay to park and the concession and tix prices are outrageous.

What, about 60 dollars to see a movie with a date?

Medusa

02-14-2010, 01:59 PM

lizbud

02-14-2010, 05:07 PM

The Wolfman w/Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Benecio del Toro. It was really campy but I like camp. If it wasn't intended to be campy, then it was really bad. Benecio del Toro is one of the worst and most unattractive actors in Hollywood. He was better looking as the werewolf. Hopkins never looked better and his acting was, well, Anthony Hopkins. :)

Was it at least a little scary? I thought about seeing it myself.

A saw 8 below earlier this week. I loved it. The Huskies & Malamutes were beautiful.:)

Alysser

02-14-2010, 05:12 PM

Not a huge Johnny Depp fan but the previews of Alice in Wonderland look really good.

It's the kind of bizarre movie that I like.

Is it supposed to be just a re-make of the original disney film or something like a sequel?

I saw Dear John and Percy Jackson and the Olympians: the lightning theif. Dear John was nothing like the book, according to my sister, but I liked it. I thought it was sad though. Percy Jackson was a good movie, not an all-time favorite of mine or an instant classic but it was funny and good. Some of the things in the movie were pretty stupid though, but overall a very enjoyable film.

Medusa

02-14-2010, 06:38 PM

Was it at least a little scary? I thought about seeing it myself.

I guess that depends on how easily you get scared. I laughed at several scenes, so did one of my girlfriends and when the werewolf howled, I couldn't help but laugh.

RICHARD

02-14-2010, 06:57 PM

Is it supposed to be just a re-make of the original disney film or something like a sequel?

Uh, Check out the trailer....

It's way bizarre!:eek::)

Genny

02-14-2010, 07:00 PM

I went and saw Dear John today, it was a good movie, but kinda sad.

Alysser

02-14-2010, 07:24 PM

I guess that depends on how easily you get scared. I laughed at several scenes, so did one of my girlfriends and when the werewolf howled, I couldn't help but laugh.

I heard it was really bad to, I was so excited to see it because I love the original one. Re-makes are never good. I heard the plot is completely different from the original one as well.

kokopup

02-14-2010, 10:29 PM

The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)
With James Paxton, Tom Rack, Armand Laroche. A golf drama based on the true story of the 1913 US Open, Great predictable movie and I'm not even a golfer

Vette

02-14-2010, 10:38 PM

The Dark Crystal

definitely not sitting through that sucker ever again.

wombat2u2004

02-14-2010, 10:52 PM

My wife and I bought tickets yesterday to see WOLFMAN, but daughter No.3 decides to have a huge argument with the boyfriend.......a 17 year olds argument........so we stayed home so that we could cart tissues backwards and forwards thru the house.
Anyone want 2 free tickets to yesterdays 8.30pm session ????

wombat2u2004

02-14-2010, 10:54 PM

The Dark Crystal

definitely not sitting through that sucker ever again.

Thats' one of those Jim Henson films isn't it ??? Like my kids used to watch that when they were young.

Medusa

02-15-2010, 07:03 AM

The Rapture w/Mimi Rogers and David Duchovny. Mimi Rogers did some seriously moving acting in this film. It's a very. disturbing. movie. Very.

lizbud

02-15-2010, 12:33 PM

The Snake Pit is on TCM tonight at 8pm. I have seen it before, but it was
years ago. I love old movies.:) I'll watch it again tonight.The acting of Olivia de Havilland is first rate.

http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/45324/The-Snake-Pit/overview

DJFyrewolf36

02-16-2010, 09:58 PM

Add me to the list of Avitar fans!!! I will admit that the plot is nothing new but the way it was presented was beautiful in my opnion. The visuals are spectacular! I love love love this movie!

Edited to add: I am a huge sci-fi film nut though. I even like that old black and white movie where the gigantic brain creatures try to eat people and one of the characters goes after the creatures with an axe...anyone know the name of it? Is Avitar the BEST sci fi film ever? No, I don't think so but it ranks up there for me.

I also like protagonist assemilates into alien culture because he finds them less objectionable than his own culture stories...even in books ;). Yay for plot devices!

kokopup

02-23-2010, 11:36 PM

Amazing Grace 2006..... Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.

The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade. This is an amazing film that I highly recommend. Beware LES content

wombat2u2004

02-24-2010, 12:18 AM

kokopup

02-24-2010, 09:36 AM

Our Grace is amazing but nothing compares to the Grace of God.

Kalei

02-24-2010, 10:37 AM

I just watched Finding Nemo again...I forgot how much I loved that movie...and it is soooo colorful!

carole

02-24-2010, 02:04 PM

My daughter and her young man went to see shutter Island, they both enjoyed it very much.

Alysser

02-24-2010, 05:29 PM

I watched the 1948 movie Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Very funny, the ending was the best part. An oldie but a goody for sure. :D

Genny

02-24-2010, 06:36 PM

I watched Old Yeller lastnight. Even though I know what's gonna happen I still cry when he has to shoot him.

Tonight my little brother wants me to watch a scary movie w/ him...I think we're gonna watch A Nightmare on Elm Street :D

blue

02-25-2010, 02:24 AM

My daughter and her young man went to see shutter Island, they both enjoyed it very much.

Im reading the book now.

Im working my way through The Sopranos.

carole

02-25-2010, 03:16 PM

Is the book good Blue, i am a bit of a bookaholic these days, and prefer to read the book first then see the movie,your thoughts please?

kokopup

02-26-2010, 12:33 AM

Long Way Round is a movie documenting the 19,000-mile (31,000 km) journey of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman from London to New York on motorcycles. They travelled eastwards through Europe, Russia,Mongolia, and Siberia then flew to Alaska and continued by road from there to New York.
I have only watched the first DVD with 3 more to watch. This is a once in a life time undertaking for both men. I wish i had the resources to pull off this type
of adventure.

momcat

02-26-2010, 12:55 PM

A few nights ago we watched "Inglorious Bastards". Great movie and Brad Pitt was excellent!

wombat2u2004

02-26-2010, 08:01 PM

I watched an oldie last night "The Edge" with Anthony Hopkins.
I love the way the bear eats that first guy.
My daughter put her head under the blanket at that scene.
She is definately no fun to watch movies with.

caseysmom

02-26-2010, 08:04 PM

That was horrible...that movie ruined camping in the woods for me.

wombat2u2004

02-26-2010, 08:07 PM

That was horrible...that movie ruined camping in the woods for me.

Well it shouldn't have !!! I think that movie sort of taught people how to fight back.
So next time you go camping in the woods.....take a sharpened stake with you :D:D

Roxyluvsme13

02-26-2010, 08:52 PM

camping *shudders*

I watched Forrest Gump today :love:

wombat2u2004

02-26-2010, 08:57 PM

I love that show. That and "The big Lebowski"......I watch them all the time.

carole

02-27-2010, 04:58 PM

went to the cinema yesterday and saw Valentines Day, i enjoyed it, so did hubby,was predictable but cute and funny, and good cast of actors in it, yep did not mind paying $30 bucks to watch it.

Suki Wingy

02-28-2010, 11:13 PM

I watched Whip It on the plane last week. I liked it a lot. :) Since then I've just watched one classic Doctor Who story and that's it for tv or movies. I got a new audiobook though.

RICHARD

03-07-2010, 05:34 PM

"9" - Uh yeah.
Ran it and walked out of the room multiple times.

Gamer - that was a turd someone polished.

Paul Blart/Mall cop - bearable....just barely. I love slapstick, so that saved it for me.:eek:

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I passed by the Academy Awards preshow.

I am still laughing about the security concerns they have surrounding thw show.

LOLm
Bin Laden is plotting an attack on James Cameron....he want to put him in the hurt locker?:rolleyes:

finn's mom

03-07-2010, 11:56 PM

Alice in Wonderland. I loved it! Makes me want to read the books again!

Alysser

03-08-2010, 06:11 AM

Alice in Wonderland - I saw it this Saturday. I was expecting an epic fail of a movie, but no, I got the complete opposite. It was actually a very good movie. Johnny Depp made it all the more better. ;) To be honest with you, everything he did I thought "he did that in Pirates of the caribbean" or "Oh that'/s how he walked in potc". I'm weird, but either way I though Alice in Wonderland was great, definitely worth watching. :)

finn's mom

03-08-2010, 07:12 AM

Alice in Wonderland - I saw it this Saturday. I was expecting an epic fail of a movie, but no, I got the complete opposite. It was actually a very good movie.

please don't think I'm trying to be a smarta**, but what made you think it would be so horrible? Are you not a Tim Burton fan? Not an Alice in Wonderland fan? And, again, I'm genuinely curious, why would you go to a movie if you expected it to suck?! ;)

with all that being said, I'm glad it didn't live up to your expectations! I loved it!

RICHARD

03-09-2010, 10:15 AM

Inglorious Bastards- was that a mess. (I won't even spell the title 'correctly')

LOL, I guess that if you make one good movie you can use your name to finance any old POS that passes for a screenplay.

Seriously?

I would buy the DVD just to take it out of the package to use as a frisbee.

Pawsitive Thinking

03-09-2010, 10:20 AM

Alice in Wonderland - I saw it this Saturday.

How long was it until Helena Bonham Carter appeared on the screen? always a fun game with a Tim Burton film......

Pawsitive Thinking

03-09-2010, 10:22 AM

Watched Annie Get Your Gun on Saturday :D brilliant but my Christmas Day was made complete with another showing of High Society.......

jennielynn1970

03-09-2010, 01:30 PM

I watched Alice in Wonderland myself this weekend. I was not thrilled, although the special effects were great. I am just NOT an Alice fan to begin with, so when this one came out, with it Johnny Depp (who I do adore), but looking so weird, I was just not thrilled about going to see it. Dave's kids were all for seeing it, and they loved it, but me, eh..... I could have lived with out it.

I wanted to see Valentine's Day. That's more my speed, and it wasn't Rated R, so the kids could have seen it too (the one girl did want to see it, but wanted to watch Alice more... and her dad didn't want them in the theatre all by themselves, so we all went to the same movie).

Medusa

03-09-2010, 04:10 PM

Jesus Christ Superstar w/Ted Neeley, Yvonne Elliman and Carl Anderson. I saw Neeley's performance this past Saturday in Cleveland for his farewell tour. The man is more powerful now than he was when the movie was made in '72. Not too many singers move me but he did and he brought me to tears. His scene in the temple when Jesus threw out the money changers brought down the house, also his scene in the Garden of Gethsemane. He's 67 now and he still sings as though he's 28. Powerful, powerful man.

Alysser

03-09-2010, 04:17 PM

please don't think I'm trying to be a smarta**, but what made you think it would be so horrible? Are you not a Tim Burton fan? Not an Alice in Wonderland fan? And, again, I'm genuinely curious, why would you go to a movie if you expected it to suck?! ;)

with all that being said, I'm glad it didn't live up to your expectations! I loved it!

Well, considering what I had heard from some friends who saw it the first night said it royally sucked, I was expecting it to. I was a fan of the Disney version of Alice in Wonderland when I was little, and although I haven't seen it in YEARS and know it was based off completely different books, I didn't think it would live up to that one. I wanted to see it for myself, and get to judge it on my own rather then listen to people. Why did I go? Well, I just wanted to see if it was as good as the disney version, 'cause to me that was a great movie. But I generally see movies which I expect to suck, because

1.) I loved the first one and it's a sequel. [like POTC for example, the 3rd one SUCKED and lthough I expected it to, I ws excited to see it since I loved the first 2]
2.) Good Actors/Actresses are in it.
3.) Maybe it won't be as bad as I think lol

Tim Burton, well he definitely is not my favorite director. I didn't like some of his movies - especially Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I also thought Corpse Bride was really dumb, and Batman forever sucked. James and the Giant peach, well no comment. :o I loved Sweeney Todd and Edward Scissorhands to. Alice in Wonderland was good as well, and so was Batman (original) and Batman returns. It seems weird how I love all his films that star Johnny Depp, that's the only reason I watch tb movies mostly. So, I guess you could say I don't 'love' Tim Burton either. I have never seen his "masterpiece" as a lot of people call it - The Nightmare Before Christmas. I think I would like it though.

Sorry, I made this explaination waayyyyyyy too long xD

Alysser

03-09-2010, 04:25 PM

I wanted to see Valentine's Day. That's more my speed, and it wasn't Rated R, so the kids could have seen it too (the one girl did want to see it, but wanted to watch Alice more... and her dad didn't want them in the theatre all by themselves, so we all went to the same movie).

I LOVED Valentine's Day, I saw it on Friday. I thought it was so cute. It was unessicarily long though. Bradely Cooper was so cute in it, especially at the end. But overall, a very cute movie.

ChrisH

03-09-2010, 05:05 PM

How long was it until Helena Bonham Carter appeared on the screen? always a fun game with a Tim Burton film......
Meow. :p

I went to see Alice last night and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Loved the Cheshire Cat, and the March Hare who made me giggle a lot.

Johnny plays the Mad Hatter magnificently. I did notice a couple traces of Jack and one of Sweeney in there but other than that he has made a wonderful new characterisation for us.

I thought Mia Wasikowska (Alice), Helena Bonham Carter(Red Queen) and Crispin Glover (Knave of Hearts) played their roles with equal excellence but was a little disappointed with Anne Hathaway's performance as the White Queen.

It was the first time I had viewed a film in 3D and that part wasn't quite as good as I had expected, but, having said that, it still added to the enjoyment for me. Will I go to see it again? Oh, yes, if I get the chance and can afford it.

For anyone who didn't quite understand some of the language used and would like to there is a glossary here (http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/08/glossary-of-terms-for-tim-burtons-alice-in-wonderland/) and a link to the complete Jabberwocky poem here (http://www.jabberwocky.com/carroll/jabber/jabberwocky.html)

carole

03-09-2010, 08:18 PM

My Melissa saw it in 3D too and really enjoyed it, she thought J Depp was fantastic in his role, but then he always is really isn't he? well for the most part anyhow.

finn's mom

03-10-2010, 07:13 AM

Tim Burton, well he definitely is not my favorite director. I didn't like some of his movies - especially Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I also thought Corpse Bride was really dumb, and Batman forever sucked. James and the Giant peach, well no comment. :o I loved Sweeney Todd and Edward Scissorhands to. Alice in Wonderland was good as well, and so was Batman (original) and Batman returns.

Sorry, I made this explaination waayyyyyyy too long xD

No, not to long at all! I agree with you on Batman Forever, but Tim Burton didn't direct it. Just the first two. I loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, it was much truer to the the book than the original Gene Wilder version, although I like that one, too. ;) I read James...Peach, too and really enjoyed the movie. I don't remember tons about Corpse Bride, but I remember liking it. I don't think I've ever watched one of his films and hated it although some I like more than others. Edward scissorhands may always remain my favorite. :)

I love the Alice Kingsleigh books and have liked the four or five different versions that I've seen, although I know there are several more! It's hard to compare them, even though I have my favorites. ;) The books are all about imagination and the impossible, so there are really no boundaries to what can be done with the characters!

RICHARD

03-12-2010, 08:59 AM

Towelhead-
I came across this movie and didn't bother because of the title. I was flipping thru the channels and saw that Aaron Eckhart was in it...I like him in the Batman flick and began to watch this movie.

I had to go back and watch it from the beginning. WOW, it wasn't a run-of-the-mill movie about 'teens', it had a bunch of "-isms" that were worked into the script. A well done, thought provoking movie.

LOL, I wanted to beat the crap out of most of the males in the flick.

Not a kiddie movie....A++++.

Catherinedana

03-12-2010, 09:07 AM

It was the first time I had viewed a film in 3D and that part wasn't quite as good as I had expected, but, having said that, it still added to the enjoyment for me.

Loved "Alice"!! Saw it last weekend. But I love this sort of thing anyway. And I usually like what Tim Burton does. "Nightmare Before Christmas" is one of my favorites.

Anyways, "Alice" wasn't the best example of a film to watch in 3-D. I think it would be just fine without it. I saw it in 3-D, i-Max on that huge screen and that was fun, but it would work on my little TV screen as well. I think movies need to be filmed with a 3-D camera for it to really work well.

Helena B-C was freakin' hysterical in her role as the Red Queen! Loved the giant head!

ChrisH

03-12-2010, 01:28 PM

... "Alice" wasn't the best example of a film to watch in 3-D. I think it would be just fine without it. I saw it in 3-D, i-Max on that huge screen and that was fun, but it would work on my little TV screen as well.
Yes, I'm really looking forward to the DVD. :D

ChrisH

03-12-2010, 01:30 PM

Suki Wingy

03-12-2010, 01:45 PM

I finally got my hands on Withnail & I. It was slightly different to what I expected, but an instant favourite anyway!

carole

03-12-2010, 02:31 PM

Going to watch my sisters Keeper on DVD tonight ,have read the book and loved it, and also scored some free tickets to see Law Abiding Citizens, will review both when i have seen them.

RICHARD

03-12-2010, 04:09 PM

I really like Aaron Echkhart, good actor, so I'll keep a sharp eye out for that film, thanks Richard.

Most of the BEST movies that I have seen lately are small productions that 'supporting' actors star in-all the actors in this movie gave slam-bang performances.

The gal that played the lead was so young looking that I GOT CREEPED out about her doing the movie!

AE's character made me yell at the screen-LOL, A good thing for an actor?

I love it when I get immersed in a flick and end up talking/yelling/cursing at the characters...I hate them until the movie ends, then I love them for getting me mad and entertaining me...:D

You really have to be there.:eek:;)

Alysser

03-14-2010, 06:40 PM

Anyone seen Green Zone yet, with Matt Damon? My brother is in it, or at least I think he is - unless his part wound up on the cutting room floor. I only want to see it if he's in it, otherwise it's just not my type of movie. He played a soldier, and all he says is "I don't know, sir". :p hehe, let me know if you happen to see it.. :D

kokopup

03-14-2010, 07:23 PM

Green Zone
Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, United 93) Their latest electrifying thriller does not measure up to the last two Bourne Movies. There is action from start to finish but the action got blurred and was not believable in spots. Although I agree with the idea behind the movie it did not ring true, as it seems all Iraqi themed movies miss their mark.

Suki Wingy

03-15-2010, 01:59 AM

I watched the 1965 movie Dr. Who and the Daleks. :) It was actually pretty good, but I found it weird that it came out while William Hartnell was playing the Doctor on tv, so they had a different man play the Doctor. They also sort of threw cannon out the window for a little bit. It was in colour though and the set was really cool. (very 60s!)

Oh and there's a sequel so I'm gonna check that out next.

happylabs

03-15-2010, 02:07 PM

Yesterday I watched "Grumpy Old Men" with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemon. One of my all-time favorites. Those two guys were so good together in movies. Shame they are both gone now. :( My favorite part is when one throws a dead fish in the back seat of the other's vehicle and he doesn't find it right away. :D

Lillycat

03-15-2010, 03:08 PM

i thought it was an interesting, loving film.....

RICHARD

03-15-2010, 03:20 PM

RobiLee

03-21-2010, 10:57 AM

Did you hear about the morgans?

RobiLee

03-21-2010, 10:57 AM

DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?

Awful movie! So boring!

kokopup

03-21-2010, 11:32 AM

2012
I am not a big fan of apocalyptic movies. This movie did nothing to change my mind. The movie has some very realistic special effects that make you wonder how it was done. Most of the FX were over done and not believable. The movie was long without really adding much more that suspense that you could predict the outcome. Not a must see in my book, Want a lot of action go see the movie.

cassiesmom

03-21-2010, 11:41 AM

Went to see "The Hurt Locker" last night. I didn't like it, but it's not the style of movie I'd ordinarily have chosen. It did so well at the Oscars, though. It has a lot of rough language.

Roxyluvsme13

03-21-2010, 08:48 PM

New Moon :p

carole

03-21-2010, 09:24 PM

yes did you hear about the morgans had a shocking review down here, i was going to see it, but after hearing that chose to see its complicated which was an excellent movie,shame my favourite actor hugh grant lowered himself to act in such a bad movie.

finn's mom

03-24-2010, 05:43 AM

Zombieland. Actually saw it a few weeks ago, but I can't
remember if I reviewed it in here. I give it an A+++++! It was awesome, we actually rented it from Redbox twice. :)

finn's mom

03-24-2010, 05:53 AM

My sister-in-law and second cousin watched New Moon the other night. I was busy around the house but I watched several parts. I enjoyed it again (saw it in the theater), it's a decent movie. It bugs me that the first three films so far have had three different directors. Make up your mind! :)

RICHARD

03-24-2010, 10:39 AM

I love documentaries and have seen some good ones lately. HBO has the best.

I saw Afghan Star, A flick about an American Idol style program in Afghanistan.

Assault in the Ring, The story about a boxer who killed his opponent during a match. Very, very good.

Duke versus Carolina, about the basketball rivalry between the two schools. I am not a huge BB fan, but love the story.

I especaially like Liev Schreiber, the actor...he does the commentary on quite a few of the films.

carole

03-24-2010, 03:58 PM

melissa saw Bounty i think that is the name, said it was ok, starring Jennifer Aniston, and She's out of my league, she enjoyed that one, i am off to see law abiding citizen on saturday, so will let you all know what i think.:)

finn's mom

03-25-2010, 03:38 AM

We watched The Men Who Stare at Goats. I loved it. It was different, and I didn't expect it to have so much heart. It was drenched in foolow your heart, discover your personal legend, complete faith in something, connections to nature, etc. And it was very funny. Awesome cast!

I think I may rent Up in the Air tomorrow. And I still wanna see Precious.

Anyone see The Cove? I've been wanting to, but I know it'll tear me up...

carole

03-25-2010, 02:39 PM

Kari let me know what you think of up in the air,it is still screening here in NZ at the cinema's we get things a little later than the US market, so be a while before it is on dvd for hirage, i am thinking of going and seeing it ,so be interested in your view,precious also looks good, i heard it is heavy though and quite sad, let us know ok.

finn's mom

03-26-2010, 03:51 PM

Carole, I loved it! George Clooney and Anna Kendrick are awesome together. Lots of heart, very human. It was wonderful.

Suki Wingy

03-27-2010, 02:14 AM

Today I started watching Step Brothers but I got bored and walked out of the room and started doing something else. I also watched Sweeney Todd again. :rolleyes:

wombat2u2004

03-27-2010, 06:02 AM

I watched "Relative Strangers" tonight. Love DeVito......and Kathy Bates was good in it to.

carole

03-27-2010, 07:34 PM

well that is weird i thought i posted a review here, but oh well did not show up, thanks Kari, i think i will go and see up in the air this easter weekend.

law Abiding Citizen was an awesome movie, it kept my interest the whole time, and it takes alot for a film to do that for me, very tense, but i won't say more as it might spoil it for everyone, i got free tickets but i would pay to go and see this movie, and i don't do that very often lol.:):D

cassiesmom

03-28-2010, 06:48 PM

My dad, my sister and I watched "Inglorious Bastards" on DVD. My sister is a big Quentin Tarantino fan. I'm not, but I thought Christoph Waltz (who won the Oscar) was amazing.

A local movie theater (Hollywood Boulevard, on 75th and Lemont Road in Woodridge, for anyone in the Chicago area) is having a screening of "West Side Story" with special guests Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn on April 11th. Would I love to see that! I've seen it as a video/DVD, but never on a movie screen.

RobiLee

03-28-2010, 09:32 PM

The Blind Side....Good and touching movie. Loved Bullock in it.

Super Troopers....stupid movie. LOL...for some reason I got a kick out of the "meow" part.

Law Abiding Citizen....Enjoyed it.

carole

03-29-2010, 02:29 PM

We still have not got Blind Side in NZ, yet i am so wanting to see it after all your reviews here and i am a real fan of Sandra's, has anyone seen her in ITS ALL ABOUT STEVE, i must get this out at the dvd store, since my hubby's name is steve and all lol and stars my favourite actress.:D

RobiLee

03-29-2010, 04:36 PM

carole

03-29-2010, 05:01 PM

oh ok thanks for that, what was it that was so bad? was it the storyline, bad acting,not funny,or ????, i am certainly having second thoughts about hiring it out now, cheers.

Suki Wingy

03-29-2010, 05:10 PM

I saw How To Train Your Dragon today in 3D. I looooved it! :D

RobiLee

03-29-2010, 07:05 PM

oh ok thanks for that, what was it that was so bad? was it the storyline, bad acting,not funny,or ????, i am certainly having second thoughts about hiring it out now, cheers.

It was just a bad storyline. The acting wasn't bad at all now that I think about it. Of course like I said earlier I always like Sandra. Don't let my opinion stop you from seeing it. I normally hate to tell people what I think of movies because everyone always has such different taste. If you watch it make sure you let me know what you think.

carole

03-29-2010, 08:40 PM

ok , i might still hire it out,only 4 bucks, so won't break the bank, if i do will let you know what i think ok.

I hear what you are saying, some people just love a movie and others hate it, all down to personal taste for sure.

RICHARD

03-29-2010, 08:52 PM

I saw ARMORED good 'cops and robbers' movie for a Sat afternoon. Matt Dillon and a host of others. B+

Grandma's Boy- I usually like the goofball comedies? This was way sophmoric and not worth your time, if you have a brain. C-

AVATAR HUH? I got to see the 'sex scene' - Don't ask me how, I can just do it....:eek:

Even THAT did not save the movie. LOL, the only complaint that I have is the soundtrack.

When they got to Pandora the jungle was filled with Howler Monkeys from the jungles of Earth. That and the sirens and other sound effects, in one scene I had to look around and try to see the truck that was backing up. Nope, it was in the movie.

No Grade.

finn's mom

03-30-2010, 06:07 AM

I saw How To Train Your Dragon today in 3D. I looooved it! :D

I really wanna see that! I love Gerard Butler and Craig Ferguson!

carole

03-30-2010, 04:25 PM

for a scotsman Gerald does a pretty convincing american accent don't you think? i have seen him in one film i did not like but in law abiding citizen he really impressed me, i like him a lot now.

RICHARD

03-30-2010, 05:30 PM

for a scotsman Gerald does a pretty convincing american accent don't you think? i have seen him in one film i did not like but in law abiding citizen he really impressed me, i like him a lot now.

American accent?;)

LOL, That equator does something to people's perception of an accent.:D

CountryWolf07

03-30-2010, 05:37 PM

The Blind Side & Sherlock Holmes.. Great movies!

Alysser

04-01-2010, 11:36 PM

I saw "The Last Song", let's just say I've never cried so much at a movie in my life. My sister could've cried for the whole theater. Very moving movie. I loved it overall.

kokopup

04-02-2010, 07:20 AM

tHE iNFORMANT MATT DAMON. I liked the movie. had a lot of twist and turns.

carole

04-02-2010, 10:27 PM

going to watch Case 39 on dvd tonite, let you know what i think.

blue

04-03-2010, 12:04 AM

I was watching "Jaws" again, and I was thinking if they did a remake they could cast Daniel Day Lewis as Quint.

Medusa

04-03-2010, 06:29 AM

Precious. Talk about an upsetting movie. I was a wreck throughout the entire movie. It was good, though. Mariah Carey really surprised me.

Suki Wingy

04-03-2010, 04:34 PM

I'm watching the newest episode of Doctor Who, so very exciting! My Firefox crashed half way through so I'm waiting for it to reload. I'm also downloading it. So far I'm LOVING it, I think the new Doctor is great and very Doctorish without trying to be Ten too much.

cassiesmom

04-03-2010, 05:48 PM

I saw How To Train Your Dragon today in 3D. I looooved it! :D

I really wanna see that! I love Gerard Butler and Craig Ferguson!

I really want to see it too! Craig Ferguson is coming to Chicago in a few weeks; he's already sold-out one show and a second show was just added.

Watched "Footloose" on cable last night - all these years later but I still really, really like it!

carole

04-05-2010, 04:33 PM

Ah Jaws that sure brings back memories for me Blue, was when i visited universal studios way back in the good ole days, jaws was one of the latest attractions, i remember going along on this coach type of thing and jaws coming out of the water, scaring the heck out of me, was good though.

Saw Case 39 on dvd in the weekend, quite enjoyed it, predictible though,but not too bad a movie.

Has anyone seen Mao's last Dancer? Dear John? When in Rome, Genova, i want to see all of these movies, blindside has finally arrived in NZ may 6 so taking hubby on his birthday the 7th ,so really looking forward to it, after your favourable reviews and starring sandra, it has got to be good.

Saw Leaving, well what can i say, did not know it was all in french with sub titles but even though i had a headache managed to concentrate on it, let us just say i saw way too much of kirsten scott thomas than i cared for, an average movie, would not pay full price to see it, i had cheap tickets, but it was ok

pomtzu

04-30-2010, 09:43 PM

I just finished watching Avatar. Not exactly the type of movie I would normally watch, but it was good. The special effects were amazing, but overall, it could have been at least a half hour shorter and not have lost anything in the translation. Just too long. :( That said - I'm off to bed! :)

wombat2u2004

05-01-2010, 04:45 AM

carole

05-01-2010, 06:26 AM

yes funny you both should say that, because that is what everyone has said about it, too long, did you know most of the special effects were done by Weta Digital From Wellington NZ,I think they won a BAFTA award too.

I have just finished watching The lovely Bones, by our Peter Jackson, it was good, i read the book first, and the movie lived up to the book IMO, I commented on the special effects being really good to my husband, and saw in the credits, done by none other than our Weta Digital again,yep they are very good at what they do,they have done us proud.

Parts of the film were also shot in Wellington NZ.

And word of warning Wombat you are not stealing them and making them your's ok got that. lol

CountryWolf07

05-01-2010, 08:54 AM

Dirty Dancing. :)

wombat2u2004

05-01-2010, 09:10 AM

And word of warning Wombat you are not stealing them and making them your's ok got that. lol

We don't need to steal them :D
They'll eventually succumb to the Money God, and just move here on their own....hee hee :D:D

wombat2u2004

05-01-2010, 09:13 AM

Dirty Dancing. :)

Shame what happened to Patrick in real life tho.....eh ?? :(
My daughter loves that show, and watches it now and again.

pomtzu

05-01-2010, 09:53 AM

Dirty Dancing. :)

:love::love: One of my all time favorites! :love::love:

I've got the book written by Patrick and his wife - "The Time of My Life", but I have yet to start it. It sits with another "to read" book on my desk. I've got to get back to reading!!!

*LabLoverKEB*

05-01-2010, 01:15 PM

I would love to see Precious, as well as The Last Song! I've heard good things about both movies, now I just have to go see for myself!:)

carole

05-08-2010, 11:18 PM

Finally The Blindside arrived down under on thursday, so hubby and i have just seen it this sunday, it was great, loved it, and Sandra, well what can I say , you did it proud, you are awesome, i so love that girl, she always looks gorgeous and especially so in this movie, very touching movie, and so well acted,8/10.

Hoping to go and see A single man next weekend, my other favourite actor Colin Firth, he is supposed to be brilliant in this. Anyone seen it yet?

Suki Wingy

05-09-2010, 02:23 PM

Repo! The Genetic Opera. :love:

RICHARD

05-16-2010, 12:50 AM

Just saw The Hangover.

I am sorry, that movie Sucked BIG TIME.

I counted 7 laughs.

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I am constantly amazed at the dumbing down of the movie audience.

As much as I like to watch people get tasered?

I smirked once during that scene.

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The other complaint I have is about the sound levels while watching some flicks.

I had to keep adjusting the volume on the tube because every song played would get unbearably loud-forcing me to turn the volume down, then when the music stopped, I could not hear the dialogue.:rolleyes::mad:

Also, why is every soundtrack complete with the one loud, obnoxious rap song/music?:mad:

carole

05-16-2010, 05:29 PM

saw The Blindside, awesome movie, sandra you were tops, but then when aren't you and you looked gorgeous as always, yep a big fan.11/10 lol.

Hired out Sherlock Homes, hated this movie, did not even watch it, even hubby was not impressed, and he watches anything lol, and my daughter who wanted us to hire it out, turned it off half way through.0/10

Also got What up with the morgans, was a bit hesitant as had bad reviews here, but it was ok, sure not the greatest movie, and i thought Sarah and Hugh's acting was appalling, however i did get a few laughs out of it, so maybe 5/10

happylabs

05-16-2010, 05:45 PM

We watched It's Complicated on PPV last night. Very funny. Meryl Streep was great. As well as Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, although I am not as much of a fan for Alec Baldwin as I used to be.

carole

05-16-2010, 06:29 PM

Wasn't that a great movie, i saw it on the big screen and just loved it, funny thing is i never liked alec baldwin until i saw him in that movie, now i am a fan,yep certainly worth hiring out.:):D

cassiesmom

07-20-2010, 07:14 PM

Saw "War, Inc." on a movie channel (in fact, I think it was TMC). Remember the movie "Primary Colors" with John Travolta and Emma Thompson? It's a little like that. Sort of a satire on the Halliburton story with former VPOTUS Cheney. John Cusack is in it- he's from Chicago and I really like his movies. Also Hilary Duff and Marisa Tomei.

If you like Robert Duvall - "Assassination Tango" is another one I recently saw from the satellite dish channels. I missed the beginning of it, but basically he plays an assassin who sort of gets an unexpected connection with a beautiful woman in a foreign country.

Miranda_Rae

07-22-2010, 05:50 PM

I watched Hotel For Dogs today, and it was the first movie that I cried watching.hahaha. I loved it!

RobiLee

07-22-2010, 07:58 PM

"Last Chance Harvey" starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson.

Loved it!!!!!

"Planet Terror"

Hahaha..disgustingly gross and so laughable!

Grace

07-23-2010, 01:30 PM

Just got home from seeing SALT, with Angelina Jolie. Loved it!!
Action from the beginning to the end. She must be in great physical shape.

kokopup

07-23-2010, 10:32 PM

Invictus outstanding movie directed by Clint Eastwood, With Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon ----Highly recommend.

Something the Lord Made 2004 With Alan Rickman, Mos Def, Kyra Sedgwick. Outstanding made for TV movie. Highly recommend.

carole

07-24-2010, 05:54 AM

Robilee wasn't last chance harvey awesome,l saw it when it first came out at the cinema,like you i loved it, it was such a sweet moving movie, without all the bad language,violence etc etc.,and i would watch it again, and i rarely do that ever.

Going to see INCEPTION first week in august, won some movies passes, so that will be interesting, my nephew has just seen it, he liked it but said it was very long, hmm i don't think it is going to keep me interested if it is a long movie, my attention span is not too long lol, but we shall see.

Anyone seen the new Movie Knight and Day yet?

RobiLee

07-25-2010, 07:01 PM

Robilee wasn't last chance harvey awesome,l saw it when it first came out at the cinema,like you i loved it, it was such a sweet moving movie, without all the bad language,violence etc etc.,and i would watch it again, and i rarely do that ever.

It really was a sweet moving movie, Carole. It had a charm to it and what I like about it most is that it was a grown up movie...lol. I would also watch it again.

I got some movies from the library and spent the weekend watching them.

NIGHTS IN RODANTHE... a sappy love story but it was ok.

PASSENGER....I found it boring.

A SERIOUS MAN.....crazy movie and kind of boring. Wasn't for sure what it was about, didn't get the ending... BUT it's a Joel and Ethan Coen movie so what can you expect...lol.

THE WRESTLER...Good movie, good acting. Enjoyed it.

THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT...I wasn't haunted or scared.

Alysser

07-31-2010, 10:19 PM

I saw 'Charlie St. Cloud' this afternoon. If you read the book, it was completely different and the plot was changed up quite a bit. NOT to say it was a horrible movie, but it wasn't accurate. It was a good movie overall, but in my opinion, the book was way better.

carole

08-01-2010, 03:24 PM

just watched Remember Me and Up In The Air, on dvd, both were ok movies,nothing to write home about, but entertaining enough, probably give them a 6/10, i was a bit disappointed in up in the air, it had rave reviews etc, and i certainly did not think it lived up to them, not bad movies but not exceptionally great movies either.

RICHARD

08-01-2010, 05:58 PM

2012 sucked big time.

Now?

I pray the world does end in December 2012. That way the world will never have to see stupid movies like that forever and ever, Amen.

The Losers? *** Palatable, saw it on TV as the A-team.

I am working my way thru the Clash of the Titans-the orig and the redo....WTF, Hollywood can't get either story straight.:rolleyes:

momcat

08-08-2010, 10:34 PM

I love the "old movies" and plan my Saturdays around PBS. Last night I watched "Treasure of Sierra Madre" with Humphrey Bogart. Last week I watched "Arsenic and Old Lace" with Cary Grant and Raymond Massey. For as many times as I've seen it, I still laugh especially when Teddy runs up the stairs yelling "Charge!!!!".

The best part is all the oldies are shown in black & white as they were originally made.

carole

08-09-2010, 04:43 AM

Blue i have just seen the girl with the dragon tattoo on dvd and then next day went to see the girl who played with fire at the movies.

I have to say both were intense, certainly not boring, a little too violent for me, but i still enjoyed both movies,the story line was good, although very explicit, and you will know the scenes i mean, however i would rate it pretty high 7/10, i am now reading the book the girl who played with fire, and it makes great reading, better than the movie so far, as there is so much more in it, and even though i know most of the story i am still finding it an exciting read.
cannot wait for the third movie ,might get the book.

Loved the scenery, sweden is beautiful indeed.

One has to admire Lisbeth salander, man you don't want to mess with that girl lol.

Warning, if you are easily offended this is not the movie for you.

Grace

08-30-2010, 07:35 AM

Temple Grandin w/Claire Danes. I always considered Claire Danes to be a yawner w/not much talent. She proved me wrong w/this part. She did a wonderful job. An HBO movie. Highly recommended.

Lots of people liked this movie. Claire Danes, Julia Ormond and David Strathairn all won acting awards at the Emmys last night. And the movie itself, won Best TV movie. The real Temple was there to share in the excitement.

sirrahbed

08-30-2010, 08:55 AM

Last night we watched two similar and very good movies The Prestige and The Illusionist. Both movies are about magicians and both have the most interesting twists!! I have seen them both before and will likely watch them both again! I especially like The Illusionist and still don't have it all quite figured out! "Things are never what they seem!"

Had anyone seen these and if so, have you figured out what really happened??

carole

08-30-2010, 03:17 PM

I won the dvd The daybreakers so felt obliged to watch it, i am not a science fiction fan or of vampires, but it was ok, full of action, and i did sit through the whole movie so that say's something, 6/10 for me.

finn's mom

09-02-2010, 12:22 AM

Just stopping by to say hi! Cool as heck that this thread is still going! :)

Carole, I saw Remember Me and Up in the Air. Remember Me bothered me, I found the end pretty insulting. No biggie, I wasn't totally invested in the characters anyway, although I LOVED the relationship between Robert P and the girl who played his little sister! I LOVED Up in the Air. I thought it was fantastic. I didn't see the twist with the love interest coming at all. I was really upset for awhile hahaha.

Anyway...I also saw Percy Jackson and the Olympians, as well as Clash of the Titans. I enjoyed them both...although I was kindof bugged that Perseus didn't marry Andromeda in Clash. ;)

Hmmm...what else? Oh, yeah! Despicable Me! Awesome awesome awesome!

The Informant was pretty good, but Matt Damon was amazing.

The Runaways...love that Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart did their own singing, and the movie was entertaining, but I wasn't blown away.

That's all I can think of for now! :)

finn's mom

09-02-2010, 12:25 AM

Oh yeah...just read through another page...reminded me of a couple more...

I loved The Hangover. I don't consider myself dumb, but I laughed pretty much non stop...I thought it was really a fun movie, and I liked the friendships. :)

I also adored Invictus. Clint Eastwood really makes incredible films.

finn's mom

09-02-2010, 12:28 AM

One more...I saw Sherlock Holmes. I liked the look of the film, and I really like Robert Downey Jr, but the movie didn't blow my mind. I probably would watch it again if someone else wanted to, but I wouldn't rent it myself.

Medusa

09-02-2010, 07:54 AM

Tristan and Isolde w/Sophia Myles and James Franco. Very well done and I love the music so I bought the CD of the sound track.

sirrahbed

09-02-2010, 08:23 AM

We rented and watched Girl With the Dragon Tattoo last night and LOVED it! What a good story! I am also currently reading the book and now think I will read the whole trilogy:)

finn's mom

09-02-2010, 07:44 PM

We rented and watched Girl With the Dragon Tattoo last night and LOVED it! What a good story! I am also currently reading the book and now think I will read the whole trilogy:)

I really want to see that!

I am getting ready to watch A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints!

blue

09-03-2010, 11:34 PM

Watching Girl Who Played with Fire. Wish I could have found one dubbed in english, I hate reading stuff when Im watching stuff.

carole

09-04-2010, 11:15 PM

Did you read my posts regarding both movies, i loved them both and read the book the girl who played with fire, it was really good, i cannot wait until the third one comes down under, rumour has it ,not until december, should be so good, she gets her revenge, and believe me there will be no revenge quite like Lisbeths, i imagine lol.:D

blue

09-04-2010, 11:33 PM

Im sure I read your posts.

The second movie wasnt redone in English so I had to deal with the subtitles and didnt make it all the way through, so I may not watch the third movie now. The second movie was well done and there where a few areas where it strayed from the book but still very well done.

carole

09-05-2010, 03:51 AM

Yes Blue i had to watch both movies with sub titles too, i learn't some swedish, well some bad words in swedish lol,it is hard but i kind of got used to it, but would prefer it in english to be honest, still did not take away from the story, yes in the book Lisbeth had a twin sister, cannot remember any mention of that in the movie, and there were one or two more differences, but it was pretty close to it, which is not the usual, most people say the book was way better than the movie, but i found them to be on a par with each other.

The good thing with reading the book after the movie , it helped clarify anything i may have missed in the movie,which you can do especially with it being done in sub titles.

Ah Blue you gotta watch the last one, curiosity will get the better of you, it is bound to be better than the first two, i am eager to see what Lisbeth has planned aren't you?

ChrisH

09-05-2010, 08:44 AM

I read '... Dragon Tattoo' a while ago and am now half-way through reading ' ... Played with Fire', both excellent reads. As for the films, I think I will wait for the in English remakes, the first of which is being cast at the moment.

Daniel Craig to star in US Dragon Tattoo remake (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10777494)

I think Daniel is a good choice for Blomkvist but I think finding an actress to portray Lisbeth well is going to be very difficult indeed.

sirrahbed

09-05-2010, 02:50 PM

i am eager to see what Lisbeth has planned aren't you?

Oh YES! Seriously, this movie was so exciting and good - I am still thinking about it and yes, very curious about what Lisbeth will do next!

BTW I read that an actress has been chosen to portray Lisbeth (http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/08/16/the-american-lisbeth-salander-is/) in the newest version. As for the English subtitles, I find them distracting only for the first few minutes. I will probably watch the Hollywood versions, but don't see how they could be done any better!~

carole

09-05-2010, 11:00 PM

Actually i got used to the sub titles after a while, and found it quite interesting, the swear words in swedish sound so harmless lol, yes this is indeed very exciting, i was thinking about the movie for a while afterwards too.

I am going to see the third movie first then buy the book, as i think reading the book will spoil any surprises in store for me.

Interesting they decided to make english versions really, i think i would wait to hire them out on DVD ,not pay to see them at the cinema,but i would like to see how they portray everyone.

Yes finding an actress as good as the one who portrayed Lisbeth is going to be a hard find indeed.

Grace

10-11-2010, 02:41 PM

We saw Secretariat this afternoon - really enjoyed it :)

Even though we knew how it ended - having seen the original races 37 years ago.

carole

10-11-2010, 11:27 PM

watched a single man on dvd, was very disappointed,giant fan of colin firth but have to say was surprised he even agreed to do this film, 3/10 from me.

carole

11-14-2010, 04:31 PM

Thought it was time this thread was bumped up again, as i have just been to see EAT,PRAY,LOVE, there was so much hype about it, and it got a bad review from our TV reviewer, she called it EAT,PRAY,SLEEP, i have to say i completely disagree with her, I loved this movie, from start to finish and it was a long movie 2 hours, even hubby enjoyed it.

I just have to get the book now, Julia Roberts was great, she was the perfect actress for this role and as for her three lovers,including her husband there, one word HUNKS. go see it 8/10 from me.

Going to see DUE DATE in a couple of weeks, won some movie tickets, so will give you my honest opinion when i have seen it, cheers.

caseysmom

11-14-2010, 04:47 PM

carole

11-14-2010, 04:58 PM

Oh my gosh you have a three dollar theatre, WOW, we pay 15.00 an adult here and in bigger cities it is 17, oh my sure wish we had that here, we do have days and times where it is a big cheaper ,like ten but that is it, yes go and see it or get the dvd if it is out, it is better on big screen though ,for the lovely scenery.,in Italy.

Alysser

11-14-2010, 05:10 PM

I watched 300. Terrible movie. :p I saw Secretariat a few weeks ago too, expecting to be a bit boring, it was actually EXCELLENT! Very inspirational.

ETA: I recently saw 'Tears of the Sun' too, it was so good, but it was really sad towards the end. Overall very enjoyable.

mrspunkysmom

11-14-2010, 05:22 PM

I watched the Hallmark Channel last night and today. I'm not usually in to feel-good flicks but for some reason this weekend, that's what I watched all weekend.

I started with the Good Witch, Good Witch's Garden, and Good Witch's Gift.

Today I watched Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Silver Bells, A season for Miracles, Fallen Angel.

I had put Avatar in the disc player, but never watched it.

Medusa

11-14-2010, 05:24 PM

The Incredible Journey of Sarah Bryant starring Romola Garai. Wow. I was on the edge of my seat for nearly the entire movie. Highly recommended.

RobiLee

11-14-2010, 05:39 PM

The Incredible Journey of Sarah Bryant starring Romola Garai. Wow. I was on the edge of my seat for nearly the entire movie. Highly recommended.

I haven't heard of this movie and went to look it up but all I could find was a tv series called "Mary Bryant" Is that it?

Karen

11-14-2010, 06:09 PM

We saw the new science fiction move "Skyline" the other day - and it was very interesting, but the ending was nonexistent, so I wouldn't recommend bothering to see it in the theater. The special effects were fine, but nothing you particularly need to see on the big screen.

We also watched Valentine's Day the other night - it's on cable, so "free" and it was surprisingly good. Nice stories, well intertwined, and some nice and memorable characters, our only quibble was with the loyalties of the one Border Collie, but he had a minor role. Lots of stars - Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner and more, all well-suited to the roles.

Not too long ago, I watched "500 Days of Summer," and boy was I glad I waited for cable on that one. I have liked Zoey Deschanel in other roles, so figured I'd watch this, but it was pretty darned sad the whole movie, after a few promising moments. I watched the whole thing, and it does end on a hopeful note, but it's such a minor thing, you just feel sorry for the guy who is the main character.

Medusa

11-14-2010, 09:06 PM

I haven't heard of this movie and went to look it up but all I could find was a tv series called "Mary Bryant" Is that it?

I'm glad you posted that. I have no idea why I said "Sarah" instead of Mary. It isn't a TV series; it's a movie. It's "The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant".

RICHARD

11-15-2010, 01:07 PM

I always look for this movie around this time of the year...

Midnight Clear, it's a movie about two groups of American and German soldiers at the end of WWII.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102443/

You will THINK after you see it.:(

finn's mom

11-30-2010, 05:23 AM

Going to see DUE DATE in a couple of weeks, won some movie tickets, so will give you my honest opinion when i have seen it, cheers.

I loved this movie! But, it's totally my cup of tea, as far as comedy goes. Robert Downey Jr makes me happy. :)

And, we have dollar theaters, here! Some even have either fifty cent days or times, I can't remember...it's been awhile! :) Usually, we go to "regular" theaters, paying about $7-$9 per adult...IMAX is closer to $12.

finn's mom

11-30-2010, 05:25 AM

I watched 300. Terrible movie. :p I saw Secretariat a few weeks ago too, expecting to be a bit boring, it was actually EXCELLENT! Very inspirational.

I love 300! Did you dislike the style or the story in general? I pretty much can't get enough of Roman stories. :) And, I really like that style of filmmaking.

I can't wait to see Secretariat! Phar Lap is one of my all time favorites, and I think ever since then, I've been in love with movies about race horses. :)

finn's mom

11-30-2010, 05:29 AM

It's technically not a movie...but my husband and I just started The Pacific last night, watching the first two installments...it's brilliant so far. If you liked Band of Brothers, you really must check this miniseries out.

I've also been rewatching the Harry Potter films as I read the books for the first time. And, I went to an opening night midnight showing of the seventh movie, it was really dark and I teared up at several parts. I'm only on the fourth book, so I have no idea how the series ends. I will have them all read by the new year, though, more than likely. :)

aTailOf2Kitties

11-30-2010, 10:41 AM

Zombieland= very funny!
Outsourced= slow, but had its moments
the Expendables= Great!
Get Smart= really good, but not awesome. Better than I thought it would be though. Good for a few laughs.
Predators= not bad, about what you expect from that type of action movie.

carole

11-30-2010, 01:25 PM

Kari i have seen the shorts for due date, not sure i am going like it, i did not see much to laugh at in the shorts, but i will give the movie the benefit of the doubt, and go along, hey well its free, can always leave if i really hate it, mind you us kiwis do have a different sense of humour, or so i am told, but we get mostly american tv etc here and we all seem to love it,i am more a british tv and movie lover myself, but hey i am british so fair enough lol.

My husband who will watch just about anything found 300 very boring and not to his taste.

Anyone seen city island, i won tickets to that too, to find it had just finished here, blow it all, never mind will pay it forward to the family up north, your opinions please.

finn's mom

11-30-2010, 02:22 PM

Kari i have seen the shorts for due date, not sure i am going like it, i did not see much to laugh at in the shorts, but i will give the movie the benefit of the doubt, and go along, hey well its free, can always leave if i really hate it, mind you us kiwis do have a different sense of humour,

My husband who will watch just about anything found 300 very boring and not to his taste.

Yeah, I can totally see how people wouldn't like Due Date or 300, both are definitely very stylized, I doubt my mom would like either. My husband and I LOVED both, we've watched 300 multiple times.

I laughed pretty frequently at Due Date, even in just the trailers. It seems like it's "age sensitive" humor (I doubt my parents would like it much at all)...I honestly don't know how a person can't laugh when Zach G's character nearly gets tossed out of the bed of the truck when they hit the ditch, though. :D I watched the trailer several times just for that.

finn's mom

11-30-2010, 02:23 PM

Zombieland= very funny!

That movie was awesome! :D

carole

11-30-2010, 02:54 PM

kari i will let you know , going next weekend,i am sure there are funny moments in it, that i will find funny, but sometimes it is just a bit over the top for my liking .:) and i just find it stupid rather than funny, but we shall see, i will try to keep an open mind.:)

aTailOf2Kitties

12-08-2010, 07:06 PM

Date Night= good stuff! Very funny :D

carole

12-11-2010, 02:13 AM

Kari i have just seen the movie Due Date today, and i have to say i was so wrong about this movie I LOVED IT, i laughed nearly all the way through it,it was so darn funny, and it had it's sad sort of moments too, Robert Downey, he is so cute, i adore him, and the other main character,forget his name, as it is rather odd, he was great in it too, and the dog so cute, honestly i so enjoyed myself, i needed a nice comedy to cheer me up, and it did just the trick.
I would probably watch it again when it comes out on dvd, and i hardly ever watch a movie twice

9/10 from me.:)

finn's mom

12-12-2010, 09:43 PM

Kari i have just seen the movie Due Date today, and i have to say i was so wrong about this movie I LOVED IT...9/10 from me.:)

YAY!!!!! I loved it, too. :) It had a lot of heart! I laughed pretty constantly, and it definitely tugged at my heart strings!

RICHARD

12-12-2010, 11:11 PM

The Expendables- A good guy flick and fun if they decide to do sequels.

Kick A$$- Stupid, no redeemable value.

The Fourth Kind-A good thriller/scary movie.

cassiesmom

12-13-2010, 03:28 PM

The Accidental Tourist on cable... I thought the Oscar should have gone to the Corgi instead of Geena Davis!

Suki Wingy

12-13-2010, 04:18 PM

I've watched a series and a half of the Doctor Who fan film called Doctor Who: The Eleventh Regeneration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=776uEKY_V0M&feature=channel) in about as many days! (It was started before they cast Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor)
While series two is getting much better in the production, there's something about that home movie feel that I just love. That's why even though they're almost laughable, I just LOVE series one of Time Agent (http://timeagent.tk/). Kids running about pretending to be adults, a lovable cyborg kid determined to make sure his caretaker gets his sausage rolls, chickens in the garden, yep, this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EL1dTqgP8g)is entertainment!