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finn's mom
12-19-2010, 06:16 PM
The Expendables- A good guy flick and fun if they decide to do sequels.

Kick A$$- Stupid, no redeemable value.




I've been meaning to watch The Expendables! I LOVED KickA**. :)

We watched How To Train Your Dragon and The Other Guys this weekend. Both were really great! ...Dragon was gorgeous and so sweet, I loved it. the characters were all really lovable. And ...Guys was totally unexpected and we laughed nonstop!

I can't wait to see Black Swan, and I kinda want to see Burlesque, too, although I'm not expecting much out of it. Eye and ear candy, possibly, but not much more. Maybe I'll be surprised. ;)

Vette
12-19-2010, 08:15 PM
Red Planet

Karen
12-19-2010, 08:42 PM
We watched the Book of Eli yesterday - an odd, odd ending, pretty dark post-apocalyptic tale, but not without hope.

RICHARD
12-19-2010, 11:39 PM
We watched the Book of Eli yesterday - an odd, odd ending, pretty dark post-apocalyptic tale, but not without hope.

That was a twist, wasn't it?

I don't take my water for granted.;)

kokopup
12-20-2010, 10:31 AM
I watched ''The Town" Directed and Starring Ben Affleck. I'm not a
Affleck Fan but this was entertaining if you like Cop and Robber movies. It had a 50's ending , i'll leave it to your imagination to figure out what that means.:D

carole
12-20-2010, 12:04 PM
Kokopup i have to agree with your review on The Town, i found it quite good, not the best movie i have ever seen or the worst, probably rate it a 6/10,not sure i would have paid to see it though, luckily i had free tickets, so it did not matter.:)

cassiesmom
12-20-2010, 02:34 PM
watched "The Deer Hunter" on cable last night - I know it's been ranked as one of the 100 best movies of all time but I had nightmares after watching it.

I really want to see "How Do You Know" - one of the Chicago film critics said to ignore all the reviewers that didn't like it, and don't miss it. Also... the upcoming movie "Contagion" was filming along the Metra tracks in Western Springs, one town over from me and a LOT of people saw Matt Damon! How cool is that?!! (he's too young for me but he still makes me drool):D So- good old Western Springs had a brush with fame!

RobiLee
12-20-2010, 04:54 PM
I watched ''The Town" Directed and Starring Ben Affleck. I'm not a
Affleck Fan but this was entertaining if you like Cop and Robber movies. It had a 50's ending , i'll leave it to your imagination to figure out what that means.:D


I watched this last night and really enjoyed it. I like Ben Affleck but I'm not a huge fan, but I have to say that I was really really impressed with him in this movie. He did an outstanding job.

Medusa
12-21-2010, 07:21 PM
"The Fighter" w/Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg. If Bale doesn't get at least a nomination for the Oscar, I'll be surprised. Based on a true story and Bale nailed the guy and his mannerisms. Excellent movie!

kokopup
12-21-2010, 11:14 PM
Seven Years in Tibet starring Brad Pitt. This is an Outstanding movie IMO.
I gave it 4.5+ of 5 stars which I don't do often.

http://www.space.net.au/~lmccorry/seven_years1.htm

Alysser
12-22-2010, 06:29 AM
Has anyone seen 'Unstoppable' yet? I REALLY want to see that.

carole
12-22-2010, 12:44 PM
I have not seen it yet, as it is not screening here just yet, however on another NZ Site someone did a review,they said it was awesome,must have got an illegal down load i guess,so it sounds a pretty good film.

Suki Wingy
12-23-2010, 11:31 PM
watched "The Deer Hunter" on cable last night - I know it's been ranked as one of the 100 best movies of all time but I had nightmares after watching it.

I really want to see "How Do You Know" - one of the Chicago film critics said to ignore all the reviewers that didn't like it, and don't miss it. Also... the upcoming movie "Contagion" was filming along the Metra tracks in Western Springs, one town over from me and a LOT of people saw Matt Damon! How cool is that?!! (he's too young for me but he still makes me drool):D So- good old Western Springs had a brush with fame!

They were filming Contagion in the school my cousins go to in Wilmette!

I've mostly been re-watching things lately. I've watched Withnail & I again and some classic Doctor Who. Mostly Second Doctor and Fifth Doctor stories.

Medusa
12-26-2010, 08:26 AM
"True Grit" w/Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld, who was really good, especially since she was playing w/the big boys. Josh Brolin had a bit part but as they say, "there are no small parts, only small actors". He worked it. Never cared much for Matt Damon but he did it. And, of course, Jeff Bridges really played the part. Well acted w/plenty of comedy and little violence. Go see it.

kokopup
12-26-2010, 09:02 AM
"Christmas Story" was an excellent Finnish movie, filmed in Lapland, about the origin of Saint Nikolas. This is a movie that I will be adding to my collection of Christmas movies. :)

RobiLee
12-26-2010, 09:46 AM
"True Grit" w/Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld, who was really good, especially since she was playing w/the big boys. Josh Brolin had a bit part but as they say, "there are no small parts, only small actors". He worked it. Never cared much for Matt Damon but he did it. And, of course, Jeff Bridges really played the part. Well acted w/plenty of comedy and little violence. Go see it.


Can't wait to see this movie!

Vette
12-26-2010, 01:39 PM
How To Train Your Dragon

flippin' love that movie. though ive heard the movie is nothing like the book so imma see if i can get my hands on it an see whats so different about it

jennielynn1970
12-26-2010, 01:44 PM
On E! TV... Knocked up. Watching it for the 2nd time, it just cracks me up!

finn's mom
12-27-2010, 12:22 AM
How To Train Your Dragon

flippin' love that movie. though ive heard the movie is nothing like the book so imma see if i can get my hands on it an see whats so different about it

I didn't know there was a book! I thought the movie was AWESOME!

finn's mom
12-27-2010, 12:23 AM
"The Fighter" w/Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg. If Bale doesn't get at least a nomination for the Oscar, I'll be surprised. Based on a true story and Bale nailed the guy and his mannerisms. Excellent movie!


I can't wait to see this. What a pairing!

cassiesmom
12-27-2010, 12:42 PM
saw "Good Will Hunting" again last night on cable ... that's a movie I just really like.

My sister received "Fargo" on DVD for Christmas, so we are going to have a William H. Macy film fest with that and "Pleasantville" after the holidays.

Grace
12-27-2010, 01:34 PM
We watched The Sound of Music last evening. Love that movie :love:

RobiLee
12-27-2010, 04:45 PM
We watched The Sound of Music last evening. Love that movie :love:

I watched it also. A childhood favorite!

kokopup
12-27-2010, 11:49 PM
Tombstone (1993)

Stars:Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer and Sam Elliott

I usually don't care for Cowboy movies but this one was very good and close to accurate. Recommend.

wombat2u2004
12-28-2010, 04:01 AM
Tombstone (1993)

Stars:Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer and Sam Elliott

I usually don't care for Cowboy movies but this one was very good and close to accurate. Recommend.

Wyatt Earp with Kevin Costner.........good stuff.

Grace
12-28-2010, 05:51 PM
The King's Speech - magnificent

Medusa
12-28-2010, 06:49 PM
The King's Speech - magnificent

Really looking forward to seeing that.

finn's mom
12-30-2010, 12:21 AM
Pirate Radio. Great movie, amazing soundtrack!

carole
12-30-2010, 12:22 AM
Just been to see the much awaited for movie of the Trilogy,The girl who kicked the hornets nest, i won't spoil it for anyone, i enjoyed it as i did the other two, for me the second one was the best IMO, the third not as good as the other two, but it still was one of the best movies i have seen.

And as for the sub titles, i think i kind of prefer it, at least if you don't miss anything, and i learned some swedish along the way,if you are a slow reader though you would pretty well miss most of the movie.

I think i would rate the first, and second 9/10 and the last 8/10.

It is a must to see if you saw the other two.

Now i have to get my hands on the book.wait until it is not so popular and pick up a cheapie if i can.:)

Vette
12-30-2010, 04:12 PM
Zombieland(funny an pretty good)
Survival of the Dead(not bad)
100 Feet(meh)
Zombie Strippers(yeah... dont ask LOL)
Return of the Living Dead 3(crap qualitly. too dark. couldnt see what was going on half the time not that we were missing anything though)


i pulled all nighter with my brother watching those with him LOL

Alysser
12-30-2010, 04:20 PM
I saw Get him to the Greek. Not the best but it was really funny at times. It was a pretty dumb movie but it was a good laugh. I do recommend it but it was pretty bad in terms of cursing. There was no nudity though, just alot of cursing and drugs.

carole
12-30-2010, 04:54 PM
Going to see UNSTOPPABLE on new years day, got some cheapie tickets, i had read a review on another site i belong to, and it was good, so here's hoping.

Alysser
12-30-2010, 05:47 PM
Going to see UNSTOPPABLE on new years day, got some cheapie tickets, i had read a review on another site i belong to, and it was good, so here's hoping.

Please let us know how it is! Especially how Chris Pine's performance is, that is one of the main reasons I want to see it. He's a terrific actor.

carole
12-30-2010, 06:21 PM
I certainly will do that, i am not very familiar with Chris Pine, what else has he been in,? i probably know him by sight,will let you know what i think of his performance, Denzel Washington is also in it, and he is pretty good.:)

RICHARD
12-31-2010, 08:10 PM
The movie of the year.
http://www.pawnation.com/2010/12/28/friskies-puts-cats-behind-the-cameras/?icid=main%7Cie8t%7Cdl5%7Csec4_lnk1%7C192591

Medusa
01-02-2011, 06:40 PM
"The King's Speech". Excellent movie. Never cared much for Colin Firth but he brought it.

Grace
01-02-2011, 06:57 PM
"The King's Speech". Excellent movie. Never cared much for Colin Firth but he brought it.

I'm thinking of going again this coming week :)

Alysser
01-02-2011, 07:24 PM
I certainly will do that, i am not very familiar with Chris Pine, what else has he been in,? i probably know him by sight,will let you know what i think of his performance, Denzel Washington is also in it, and he is pretty good.:)

He was in Star Trek as James T. Kirk, and maybe this is a biased view because I am a huge Trekkie but I loved loved loved how well he played Kirk. It's a hard role to fill, IMO, and he did it excellently. He isn't terribly well known for anything other then that. He was also in "Just my Luck" (bad movie) and "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement", which I really liked him in. He was on a few CSI: Miami episodes, and I'm sure alot of other minor TV characters and movie characters, but I just don't remember them off the top of my head. Star Trek, by far is the biggest thing he's been. He's also in the 2012 Sequel. :D

cassiesmom
01-02-2011, 07:35 PM
"It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World" on PBS last night... 1963, cars with fins!

finn's mom
01-04-2011, 12:23 AM
Leap Year with Amy Adams. It was OK. Cute, but I won't watch it again.

Terminator Salvation with Christian Bale and Sam Worthington. I'm a big fan of the Terminator series, and I really enjoyed this one.

Fantastic Mr. Fox with the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, etc. I LOVED it. Definitely "Fantastic." :)

carole
01-04-2011, 01:40 AM
Ah now that is why i did not know of him, I am so NOT a trekkie fan,my husband is though and surprised he did not recognise him, however i have seen him in other films, tv stuff.

Now as for the movie UNSTOPPABLE, i did not think i would really enjoy a film , which was mainly about a train,however it was pretty good, quite exciting,bit predictable though, but 7/10 from me.

Chris Pine was fine in it, but for me it was Denzel who really was the best in th film,not particularly a fan of his, but he stood out in the film to me over Chris Pine.,anyhow that is Just my opinion.

Suki Wingy
01-04-2011, 10:56 PM
As a kid I would always sort of catch bits of the X-Files because my parents were fans and watched it all the time. I bought the second movie (the one my cousin says isn't cannon!) called I Want To Believe and I thought it was really good, I enjoyed it! I really liked the creepyness factor and the props were very convincing that even in the special features showing them up close they looked real.

Then yesterday I went to the pawn shop next door to where I work on my lunch and they have really good deals on movies and tv sometimes, it's just really disorganized. I managed to find season four of X-Files so now I've just started watching that.

finn's mom
01-04-2011, 11:38 PM
Coraline. It was great! So imaginative! I loved it!

kokopup
02-07-2011, 10:06 PM
Hachi: a dog's tale I can say without shame that I have cried in many movies. I have never seen a movies with such a heart wrenching story line. Before the end of the movie my table was full of used tissue. This is based on a real life dog by the name of Hachiko. I give the movie 5 stars. If you need a soul cleansing tearful movie this is the one.

finn's mom
02-07-2011, 11:35 PM
Machete. Crazy! I enjoyed watching it. :) Definitely not a movie I'd recommend to my mother! So over the top and bloody!

lizbud
02-08-2011, 09:44 AM
Hachi: a dog's tale I can say without shame that I have cried in many movies. I have never seen a movies with such a heart wrenching story line. Before the end of the movie my table was full of used tissue. This is based on a real life dog by the name of Hachiko. I give the movie 5 stars. If you need a soul cleansing tearful movie this is the one.


I found a review & small clip from the movie here. Looks like a film every
dog lover would enjoy seeing. (and crying) I'll have to see this one myself.

http://japancinema.net/2010/01/13/hachi-a-dogs-tale-review/#

aTailOf2Kitties
02-08-2011, 01:01 PM
Extroardinary Measures- excellent
Despicable Me- predictable, but still very cute and funny

Alysser
02-13-2011, 11:15 AM
I attempted to watch Green Zone today, but got bored after the beginning. My brother was supposed to have a line but ended up on the cutting room floor. :p You can see his name at the very very end of the credits though!

My sister was supposed to be an extra in Black Swan, but she couldn't go because she had class that day. :p I got some actors in the family! :D Not very successful, but still something.

I also recently saw "Country Strong", really sad and definitely not the feel good movie of the year. Some parts were kind of boring to but it was an overall OK film.

Anyone seen "No Strings Attached"? I'm dying to see it!

Karen
02-26-2011, 04:22 PM
We had two free Redbox codes, so watched two movies the other day:

The American: starring George Clooney - it was slow, not very exciting, and a complete downer in the end. A "life rots then ya die" kinda movie. I don't recommend it.

The Town: starring Ben Affleck and the city of Boston/Charlestown - and for once, actually shot here. Kinda sad, brutal and gritty in many way, but at least stuff happened, and while the ending wasn't "and everyone lives happily ever after," it at least had a good ending that felt somewhat realistic.

So save yourself a dollar - or the time once it's on cable, and don't bother with The american. I'm even a George Clooney fan, but it had no even "dark humor," no anything.

Roxyluvsme13
02-26-2011, 04:51 PM
Hachi: a dog's tale I can say without shame that I have cried in many movies. I have never seen a movies with such a heart wrenching story line. Before the end of the movie my table was full of used tissue. This is based on a real life dog by the name of Hachiko. I give the movie 5 stars. If you need a soul cleansing tearful movie this is the one.
This is actually on Hulu and I watched it the other day and CRIED MY EYES OUT! It was really good though!

cloverfdx
02-27-2011, 03:00 AM
No strings attached: It was ok, but pretty boring for the last half an hour. I do like Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman though so it was bareable.

finn's mom
02-27-2011, 07:36 AM
The American

The Town


I have been wanting to see both of them! I know my husband won't like The American, so I will have to watch that one by myself. ;) But, I think we'll both enjoy The Town!

Suki Wingy
02-27-2011, 10:54 AM
I am working my way through Trial of a Time Lord, it's the story arc for the last few serials of the Sixth Doctor in the mid-late 80s.

Vette
02-28-2011, 03:45 PM
Serenity - awesome movie. wish it was longer.

Due Date - uh... not so awesome. LOL but its different. it lured me in. but never again.

finn's mom
03-01-2011, 04:52 PM
Serenity - awesome movie. wish it was longer.

Due Date - uh... not so awesome. LOL but its different. it lured me in. but never again.

Firefly is my favorite tv show of all time, and I thought the movie was amazing. I still wish they'd bring the show back and/or make another movie to go along with Serenity!

I thought Due Date was great!


I finally saw Toy Story 3. It was perfect. Bonnie reminded me so much of Clara. :)

And, The Kids are All Right. I love character dramas, and thought it was really well done. The kids were definitely way more than all right, they stole the show, I thought.

aTailOf2Kitties
03-01-2011, 06:00 PM
been watching the Twilight movies. I know they're sappy and I'm nowhere near their target audience, but I found them interesting nonetheless.

finn's mom
03-02-2011, 12:18 AM
We watched The Town tonight. I thought it was a great movie! I haven't really loved Ben Affleck in a movie since Good Will Hunting, and I loved him in this. :)

carole
03-02-2011, 04:24 AM
yes kari saw the town quite a while back, it was not too bad, and like you i also loved Due Date, enough to even watch it again, and i rarely watch a movie twice.:)

cloverfdx
03-02-2011, 08:50 AM
Mermaides - Such a cute movie, a little sad though. An oldie but definitely a goodie :).

momcat
03-02-2011, 12:04 PM
"Mildred Pierce" starring the great Joan Crawford.
"Key Largo" starring Humphrey Bogart
"12 Angry Men" starring Henry Fonda

finn's mom
03-02-2011, 12:41 PM
Watching The Social Network tonight...I don't have any expectations, really, but I've heard it's quite good.

finn's mom
03-03-2011, 11:34 PM
The Social Network. Although Mark Zuckerberg claims it's mostly fiction, I still really enjoyed the movie. :)

carole
03-15-2011, 04:19 PM
Just watched CONVICTION, not too bad a movie, nothing special but ok,then i saw THE BLACK SWAN last night, i don't really know what to say about this movie, it was not bad, or good, kinda weird, it did keep my interest as i was not sure what was going to happen, but other than that, i certainly would not pay to watch it at the movies,waste of my precious dollars, but it was ok.

CountryWolf07
03-15-2011, 08:23 PM
Going the Distance with Justin Long and Drew Barrymore
When in Rome with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel

tomorrow night.. Mike and I are going to rent:

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps with Michael Douglas and Shia LeBouf

carole
03-15-2011, 09:17 PM
I saw Money never sleeps at the movies a little while back, i did not see the previous ones, i enjoyed aspects of it indeed, however i was a little lost when it came to all the business type stuff, but as always Michael Douglas does a wonderful job and Shia Lebouf, he is simply gorgeous, worth watching for the eye candy alone lol, i think it was all in all a pretty good movie, hope you enjoy it,what did you think of going the distance,have not seen it yet?

wombat2u2004
03-15-2011, 09:23 PM
I watched "Hours" last night. Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman.
That was a really good show.
I never knew much about Virginia Wolfe, or how she died, but the movie seemed quite accurate after I did a bit of reading on her this morning.

kaycountrygal
03-15-2011, 09:31 PM
Hello, I just finished watching "The Fighter". I thought it was a very good movie. If you dont like boxing, then you probably will not like this movie. However, it was about more than boxing. It's based on true story of Mickey Ward and his dysfunctional family. He had a controlling mother for his manager and his half brother a drug addict was his trainer. It's a story of how Mickey made it to a championship and his interaction with his family.

Mark Wahlberg was great as Mickey. His brother in the movie played by Christian Bale won Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Amy Adams was terrific as Mickey's girlfriend.

His mother in the movie played by Melissa Leo won Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in a movie.

ALL actor and actresses were very good.... Kay in NC

finn's mom
03-15-2011, 11:08 PM
Hello, I just finished watching "The Fighter". I thought it was a very good movie. If you dont like boxing, then you probably will not like this movie.


I just came on to post about this movie. I thought it was tremendous. And, I have to politely disagree with on this point...I don't think you have to like boxing at all to love this movie. I'd say it's 90% family and relationships, 10% boxing.

The acting was top notch all around, and I definitely agree with Melissa Leo and Christian Bale winning Oscars. they were superb. Fantastic movie (and filmed in one month! crazy!).

CountryWolf07
03-15-2011, 11:33 PM
Going the Distance was really funny and a great romance/comedy film. I honestly thought it was one of the best I had seen in a LONG time, and I couldn't remember the last time I laughed and loved a lot of scenes in a movie. :) You should rent it! Worth seeing.

carole
03-25-2011, 09:03 PM
I have just seen LIMITLESS, what a great movie, kept my interest the whole time, and it is a must to see on the big screen, Bradley Cooper is great in this movie, well worth seeing 7/10 From me.

ryansjones
03-27-2011, 01:36 AM
I watched Back to the Future 3 today. I am also thinking about watching Snow Buddies

Alysser
03-27-2011, 08:38 AM
I finally saw Unstoppable. I thought it was really good, especially Chris Pine. ;) Really predictable, but I enjoyed it overall. It makes you hate stupid people. I also saw Little Red Riding Hood, on friday. It was a totally new difference to the original fairy tale but I liked it ALOT better. Definitely worth seeing, not the greatest movie ever but not that bad. It was more of a thriller movie than anything else, and it did it's job very well.

wombat2u2004
03-27-2011, 09:40 AM
Little Red Riding Hood, on friday. It was a totally new difference to the original fairy tale but I liked it ALOT better. Definitely worth seeing, not the greatest movie ever but not that bad. It was more of a thriller movie than anything else, and it did it's job very well.

My daughter and her boyfriend seen that, and almost walked out...LOLOL

carole
03-27-2011, 05:29 PM
Hmm interesting feedback on red riding hood, i have won passes so giving them to my daughter and her boyfriend Wom, i don't think they will like it that much, apparently it is by the same director or writer as Twilight, of which she was not a huge fan, but we shall wait and see what she thinks.

Yes i liked UNSTOPPABLE too it was indeed predictable.

Just been to see BLUE VALENTINE, don't waste your money on this one IMO, i did, however they were cheap tickets, it was ok, but certainly not one i would highly recommend.,Some parts were ok, but i was actually quite bored.

Lilith Cherry
03-27-2011, 06:43 PM
I watched three movies on the plane coming home from China:

Shall we Dance - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.. Wonderful Classic smaltz and glorious dancing!

Shrek - Forever After! Vey funny as all the others were!

Burlesque - Highly recommend this one.. the singing and dancing make it well worth watching and I enjoyed watching the different characters unfold.

finn's mom
03-27-2011, 08:05 PM
I also saw ed Riding Hood.

I'm interested in seeing it. The visuals look cool, and I like Amanda Seyfried a lot. I'll probably see it when it's at Redbox. ;)

finn's mom
03-29-2011, 02:02 PM
Burlesque. It was fun. I ADORE Stanley Tucci, he's got to be one of the most unobtrusively sexy men ever. There's just something about him that makes me just giddy. I thought everyone did a decent job, and although it was totally predictable, and the writing wasn't original...I really enjoyed it. I love that style of entertainment, so the costumes and music were fun. I grew tired of the whole Christina Aguilera/Cher/Whitney Houston/Celine Dion/Mariah Carey/etc/etc/etc style of singing, but it was still a fun little romp. :)

carole
04-21-2011, 09:18 PM
Just been to see SARAHS KEY, what a great movie, a real eye-opener, Kristin Scott Thomas is fantastic as always, a big fan of her's, in french sub titles, but some english is also spoken, really enjoyed it , so did my husband 7/10.

Going to see The Heartbreaker on saturday.

Suki Wingy
04-21-2011, 11:10 PM
I watched Religulous again yesterday. It was just as good as the first time I saw it.

carole
04-23-2011, 01:47 AM
Have just seen The Heartbreaker, what can i say, LOVED IT, another french film with sub titles, i am beginning to think the french make excellent movies, this is a cutesy movie, a romantic comedy,no surprises in it, but it is very enjoyable, hubby liked it to, 7/10 from me.

kokopup
05-09-2011, 01:09 PM
RABBIT HOLE NICOLE KIDMAN and AARON ECKHART ... RABBIT HOLE
is a vivid, hopeful, honest and unexpectedly witty portrait of a family searching for what remains possible after their son is killed in an accident.

NICOLE KIDMAN and AARON ECKHART both deliver, exceptional performances, in this emotionally dense film about grief, coping with loss and finding a way to get life back on track. The film takes us into some very heart wrenching territory. I found this to be an exceptional film. This was Nicole Kidman first
film where she both acted and produced, and she did an outstanding job on both.

Lady's Human
05-20-2011, 09:21 AM
Watched "The Expendables" last night.

The first 15 minutes of the movie was good. It went off the cliff from there. Stallone should never be allowed to write a script ever, ever again.

Little plot development, less character development, and badly scripted unrealistic action sequences. I completely understand why it was in the theater for 2 weeks.

pomtzu
05-20-2011, 09:27 AM
Finally got around to watching The Taking of Pelham 123 yesterday. It was great, and for anybody that hasn't seen it and enjoys a great adventure, I would recommend it. John Travolta was believably scary!

RICHARD
05-20-2011, 11:31 AM
Watched "The Expendables" last night.

The first 15 minutes of the movie was good. It went off the cliff from there. Stallone should never be allowed to write a script ever, ever again.

Little plot development, less character development, and badly scripted unrealistic action sequences. I completely understand why it was in the theater for 2 weeks.

It did peter out towards the end, I thought it was a 4 out of 10 and kinda enjoyed the stuff they blew up.


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THis past weekend I watched OPEN RANGE with K. Costner and Robert Duvall.

A good Western with the good guys taking it on the chin and coming out on top in the end.

ChrisH
05-20-2011, 12:40 PM
On Wednesday I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides. What can I say, I love Captain Jack and could sit watching and listening to him all day. :D.

Ok, Penelope was excellent, Ian played a wonderfully evil Blackbeard ... in fact all the cast played their parts well. It was enjoyable but it being in 3D didn't work for me so I plan to go see it in 2D sometime before it leaves the theatre.

kokopup
06-06-2011, 11:23 PM
127 Hours The film stars James Franco as mountain climber/biker Aron Ralston, who became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost, Utah in April 2003.

The film was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (James Franco).

This is a outstanding movie that I didn't have any trouble relating to since I have tended to put myself in situations like this but of course not this extreme.
This is an adventure movie turned character study.

GrandChester
06-08-2011, 08:49 PM
Lost in Translation

carole
06-08-2011, 08:57 PM
My that is quite an old movie now, i saw that when it came out and to honest i got lost , i did not enjoy the movie, neither did my daughter, but some rave about it. What did you think?

mrspunkysmom
06-08-2011, 09:08 PM
127 Hours The film stars James Franco as mountain climber/biker Aron Ralston, who became trapped by a boulder in Robbers Roost, Utah in April 2003.

The film was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor (James Franco).

This is a outstanding movie that I didn't have any trouble relating to since I have tended to put myself in situations like this but of course not this extreme.
This is an adventure movie turned character study.

Excellent movie. I remember hearing about his rescue years ago. My only complaint would be the excessive profanity at the beginning of the movie. I had hoped to show it at school. Now I'll have to buy the school version also.

mrspunkysmom
06-08-2011, 09:17 PM
I watched Thunderbirds on Disney. Not bad and it was better done than GI JOE. Recognized Genie Francis, then remembered she is married to Jonathan Frakes.

Mostly I've been re-watching the Numb3rs.

K9karen
06-08-2011, 10:20 PM
My friend wanted to see Hangover 2 for his belated B-day gift, so what can I say? I never saw the first. Ok, it was somewhat funny to me but not really my sense of humor. People in the packed theatre were hysterical. Good thing I had a large popcorn.

Vette
06-09-2011, 02:33 AM
The Green Mile

actually watched it yesterday but still was the last movie i seen either way LOL
never fails. i get teary eyed everytime i watch it

GrandChester
06-09-2011, 11:48 AM
My that is quite an old movie now, i saw that when it came out and to honest i got lost , i did not enjoy the movie, neither did my daughter, but some rave about it. What did you think?
Re: Lost In Translation

I liked it! This is the second time watching it since it came out years ago. I understood it more the second time around.:) Tonight I think I will watch Troy.

wombat2u2004
06-10-2011, 06:44 AM
Re: Lost In Translation

I liked it! This is the second time watching it since it came out years ago. I understood it more the second time around.:) Tonight I think I will watch Troy.

Ohhhhhhhhh...I LOVE TROY. I've seen that 4 times already.

slick
07-10-2011, 02:45 AM
Tonight I watched Hachi, a Dog's Tale. OMDog, if you've never seen it, this is a huge LES and tissue alert. One of the most touching movies I've ever seen. Based on a true story.

wombat2u2004
07-10-2011, 02:57 AM
The Kings Speech.
Great !!!!

finn's mom
07-10-2011, 10:41 AM
Re: Lost In Translation

I liked it! This is the second time watching it since it came out years ago. I understood it more the second time around.:)



I LOVE that movie. I have from the first viewing. One of my favorites from Bill Murray, for sure. He's always been a favorite comedian of mine.

Old Geezer
07-10-2011, 12:30 PM
I just watched a good one. I have forgotten the name of it already but it was something about Samson played by Victor Manure and his side kick played by Arnold Swartsnigger.:D

carole
07-19-2011, 10:59 PM
just saw the french film afternoons with Margueritte,love foreign films, this one was really nice,good ending, and great actors, Gérard Depardieu well know french actor, was as always great in it,he certainly does not have the wow factor in the looks department, but boy can he act, loved it.,infact i am now really in to foreign films, they seem so much better than anything else i see.:)

Vette
07-19-2011, 11:06 PM
Havent watched any movies today. watched a couple episodes of Supernatural last night though LOL

Alysser
07-19-2011, 11:06 PM
I got a quarter of the way through Insidious, never ever finishing it. :p

Suki Wingy
07-19-2011, 11:29 PM
My parents finally let me have the password to their Netflix account about a month ago, so I've been watching a LOT of films and stuff.
Just finished Latter Days- I cried.
Earlier today I watched The Science Of Sleep, and walked away feeling like I had been dreaming for about five hours, which was very weird.
I've watched an Argentinian film called Plan B twice in the last week now, I just loved it. It checked all of the boxes of things I've been liking recently.
And I'm also slowly making my way through All Creatures Great And Small. I started watching it for Peter Davison but I truly love it now.

finn's mom
07-20-2011, 11:16 PM
Black Swan. Awesome! Natalie Portman is so good, I love watching her. It was definitely strange seeing her portray such a meek, weak character. She was so twisted, I was mesmerized. LOVED it. :love:

carole
07-20-2011, 11:18 PM
Oh my you really love this film Kari, i honestly did not enjoy it at all,it was a big disappointment to me.

Got to agree though Natalie did an awesome job in this film.

Suki Wingy
07-21-2011, 11:16 PM
I just finished a film called XXY. There were definitely emotions involved for me!

finn's mom
07-21-2011, 11:19 PM
Oh my you really love this film Kari, i honestly did not enjoy it at all,it was a big disappointment to me.

Got to agree though Natalie did an awesome job in this film.

Yeah, I think it's a love it or hate it kind of movie, for sure. I LOVE weird movies, though, and this was definitely the strangest thing I've seen Natalie Portman do.

wombat2u2004
07-22-2011, 09:41 AM
I watched "Sleepers" tonight on TV...first time I've seen it, good show.

Suki Wingy
07-22-2011, 06:08 PM
I just finished Lake Tahoe. It was very slow moving and very understated, but I finished it and didn't regret watching it. They kind of overused the cut to black screen, I think.

Haha films seem to fit into three categories for me.
A) Didn't like it- Couldn't even finish it
B) Liked it- Watched it all the way through, don't regret watching it, but probably don't want to watch it again any time soon.
C) Loved it- probably my new favorite film, will probably watch it several times more.

Karen
07-22-2011, 06:18 PM
We went to see the Winnie the Pooh movie today! It was a good movie, and all the characters were true to the original. My only complaint was that the movie theatre played far too many ads and previews - and even though I liked the Legend of Nessie short, there was just too much stuff before we actually got the see the movie itself. I don't envy all the parents with young children that were there.

But I'm guessing that's something the theatre chain controls, so maybe it would be better elsewhere!

Suki Wingy
07-22-2011, 08:54 PM
And so I just watched another one. This one was called Year Of The Nail. It was solely still photos taken over the course of a year by the director, but with voice overs and sound effects to tell a fictional story. It was pretty good and for the most part I forgot I was watching still images. It seems like the thing you'd either hate or love.

Roxyluvsme13
07-24-2011, 01:23 PM
Oh my, I've watched a lot of movies lately, haha.

Rango, which was adorable. Johnny Depp as a lizard was totally new, but it was cute.

Red Riding Hood, actually pretty good. Totally unexpected ending.

Spiderman 2, I know I'm way behind on watching Spiderman. I saw the first one recently, so we got the 2nd one, it was good too.

finn's mom
07-28-2011, 11:30 PM
Catch Me If You Can. AMAZING movie. I just spent about 30 minutes reading an interview Frank Abagnale did with a 13-year-old aspiring journalist that blew my mind. What a life he has led and continues to lead. Fantastic guy!

Suki Wingy
08-05-2011, 10:22 PM
No films, per say, but today was my first day off in over a week and I'm dogsitting so I didn't feel up to much other than staying home and watching stuff. I watched a stage recording of Company, Doctor Who, Top Gear, Little Britain, and now I'm about to watch My Little Pony (I know, I know) and then Road to El Dorado.

Yes, I do spend the majority of my days off watching stuff.

wombat2u2004
08-06-2011, 09:39 AM
I just watched Valkyrie....for the second time. :D

Bonny
08-06-2011, 10:00 AM
Cowboys & Aliens was action packed & gory too. Harrison Ford was his good old self. It was filmed in New Mexico with some real pretty scenery. Not for the faint of heart though & just about froze to death in the theater they had the air turned way down. :eek:

Alysser
08-06-2011, 10:06 AM
I LOVED Cowboys and Aliens. Like Bonny said, it was very action-packed. There isn't one boring scene throughout the whole movie and all the acting was great. :) I went to see it because I love Harrison Ford and he was awesome to.

carole
08-10-2011, 05:56 AM
won some preview tickets to the film INCENDIES, which is french for Scorched, a very moving ,powerful movie,in french sub titles, but i love foreign movies,8/10 well worth seeing.

finn's mom
08-11-2011, 01:18 AM
Atonement. I loved it. Made me sick to my stomach at the beginning, and broke my heart at the end. Fantastic performances, gorgeously filmed, and I thought the score was cool. I'm not a huge Keira Knightley fan, although she's a great actress . . . but she and James McAvoy were brilliant together. Their scenes together, especially at the beginning, were so full of passion. Loved loved loved this movie! :love:

finn's mom
08-15-2011, 03:11 PM
The Last King of Scotland. WOW. It's a great mix of fiction and non-fiction, and the relationship between Forest Whitaker's and James McAvoy's characters is fictitious . . . but I loved it! Probably some of the worst visuals I've seen in a movie in awhile. I actually had nightmares after watching it! 300,000 Ugandans killed in less than a decade. Unreal! Fantastic movie!

carole
08-15-2011, 03:20 PM
Kari my sister saw this movie when it first came out, she said it was good, but pretty violent, hope you are not having any more nightmares.:)

finn's mom
08-15-2011, 10:00 PM
Kari my sister saw this movie when it first came out, she said it was good, but pretty violent, hope you are not having any more nightmares.:)

Nah, just that first night! Most of it wasn't too bad, it was just a couple parts that stuck with me in a bad way. Great movie, though. Definitely worth watching! Just maybe not starting it at midnight, like I did. ;)

Roxyluvsme13
08-16-2011, 12:45 PM
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets :love: I hadn't seen this one in a long time :)

Alysser
08-25-2011, 09:18 PM
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2. A bit different from the book as all the movies are but all in all a wonderful ending. I cried from the part where Professor Snape is killed to the end. :rolleyes: The ending was a little silly but it was good all in all and a fantastic ending to the series!

Roxyluvsme13
08-25-2011, 10:45 PM
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 2. A bit different from the book as all the movies are but all in all a wonderful ending. I cried from the part where Professor Snape is killed to the end. :rolleyes: The ending was a little silly but it was good all in all and a fantastic ending to the series!
I cried too, but not that long :p.

happylabs
08-26-2011, 08:45 AM
House Broken with Danny Devito - worst movie ever. Very disappointed because I like Danny Devito. This was a 2009 movie. I went over to hang out with my new daughter-in-law the other night and they have Netflix. We only watched in about 20 minutes and canned it.

We also watched Meet Bill, another older movie, 2007, with Aaron Eckhart whom I :love: :p . A light hearted movie with a lot of laughs.

RobiLee
08-26-2011, 11:09 PM
The Help

Really Good!

charlie116
08-27-2011, 12:21 PM
I watched Jurassic Park last night. It's one of my favorite movies. I've been watching it since I was little. The second one is my favorite out of the trilogy, though. It has the most dinosaur action :D

Roxyluvsme13
08-27-2011, 09:55 PM
I watched Jurassic Park last night. It's one of my favorite movies. I've been watching it since I was little. The second one is my favorite out of the trilogy, though. It has the most dinosaur action :D
Totally just saw that movie for the first time last Fall :o. Yeah, I'm movie deprived, I know. It would have terrified me as a young child though, so that's my excuse :p.

Just watched Message in A Bottle. Oh Nicholas Sparks and his tearjerkers.

Scooter's Mom
08-27-2011, 10:06 PM
We watched The Lincoln Lawyer today. I haven't seen a suspense movie in a good while, and we really enjoyed it.

finn's mom
08-29-2011, 09:44 AM
We watched Big Fish yesterday. I :love: that movie.

carole
09-16-2011, 11:56 PM
I have just been to see Final Destination 5 on 3D, my first ever 3D movie, it was a goodie, but beware not for the faint hearted, i did miss a few bits of the movie, due to the fact i am faint hearted, but i enjoyed it all the same, 3D is awesome, i am hooked.,we have a new movie cinema just opened in our mall complex, which has the great big xtremescreen, so it was pretty amazing.

I also went to see JANE EYRE a couple of weeks ago, very good movie, if you know the storyline, just the same, but well acted, moving film.

Karen
09-16-2011, 11:58 PM
We watched Thor the other day - it's out on DVD now, so we got it from Redbox - gotta love that one dollar fee!

It was really good, surprisingly so, and pretty decent at following some of the actual Norse mythology.

finn's mom
09-17-2011, 12:42 AM
We watched Thor the other day - it's out on DVD now, so we got it from Redbox - gotta love that one dollar fee!

It was really good, surprisingly so, and pretty decent at following some of the actual Norse mythology.

I was surprised by that movie, too! It was fantastic! I only checked it out because of the cast. It was just the right amount of camp, and never got cheesy! I don't know how they did it, considering the hero carries an oversized hammer! How does that come out anything BUT cheesy? ;) I gave it two very enthusiastic thumbs up!

Karen
09-17-2011, 05:04 PM
Last night, we watch "The Solitary Man" and, given Johnny Cash singing the title track in the opening, and the fact it was starring Michael Douglas, we gave it a shot. I'll will spare the rest of you - don't bother. It was a sad, but not even in a good way, story. You just end up thinking the main character is a pathetic idiot, and not in a funny way. Fine performances by Susan Saradon and Danny DeVito and other big names in minor roles, but not worth the time.

cassiesmom
11-10-2011, 10:13 PM
Came across "Airheads" with Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi and Adam Sandler on cable. I missed the beginning but I want to Netflix queue it and see the whole thing!

I also want to see the George Clooney/Brad Pitt "Ocean's Eleven" again. I hope they re-release it because I'd like to see it at the theater.

carole
11-10-2011, 10:16 PM
i have been to see quite a lot of movies lately thanks to my wins, REDDOG is a must for all to see, an australian film that all animal lovers will LOVE,have your tissues handy is all i am saying.

Midnight in Paris, HATED IT HATED IT, so BORING, BORING, i am not a owen wilson fan so that did not help,yet some people love this movie, but for me 2/10 and that is only for the comedy in it.

THE DEBT , great movie, thrilling, intense, loved it 8/10.

Anonymus, not too bad, a bit confusing, not quite my type of movie, but it was ok.

IN TIME, i really enjoyed this movie, and i am not in to sci fi type or futuristic type movies, but yes was good.

Going to see one day this weekend, and The beginners and contagion soon.

Grace
11-10-2011, 10:35 PM
Tower Heist with Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Alan Alda and others.

We thoroughly enjoyed it :)

finn's mom
11-11-2011, 03:40 PM
Midnight in Paris, HATED IT HATED IT, so BORING, BORING, i am not a owen wilson fan so that did not help,yet some people love this movie, but for me 2/10 and that is only for the comedy in it.


Are you a fan of Woody Allen? I hear that helps more than anything. ;) I had planned to see it, but had actually forgotten about it! I may see if we have it on On Demand or Netflix . . . I can't even remember how old it is haha.

carole
11-13-2011, 06:54 PM
nope not a woody allen fan at all, i guess hate was a bit of a strong word for it, just found it so boring.

Just been to see one day , a nice romantic type film, but a bit slow i thought, and not as good as it could have been, but it was ok.

Going to see The beginners soon.

Grace
11-14-2011, 03:02 PM
We saw J. Edgar this afternoon. I really disliked it. Too much switching back and forth between time frames. Too long. I really don't like Leonardo DiCaprio.

If I had been by myself, I would have left within the first hour.

Karen
11-14-2011, 03:21 PM
I had not heard any good reviews for J. Edgar, will probably wait for cable based on your added input.

We watched "Voyage of the Dawn Treader" this weekend, and I just love the animation on these Narnia movies. I particularly was impressed with the dragon Eustace became, thought it was well rendered.

finn's mom
11-14-2011, 03:36 PM
We saw J. Edgar this afternoon. I really disliked it. Too much switching back and forth between time frames. Too long. I really don't like Leonardo DiCaprio.


I plan to see it, although this is the only "review" I've heard of it. I am a big Leonardo Dicaprio fan, as well as Clint Eastwood. Not sure I'll see it in the theater, as it doesn't seem like a big screen movie to me, but I'll see it when it's available on demand, or at redbox. ;)

Grace
11-14-2011, 06:05 PM
I plan to see it, although this is the only "review" I've heard of it. I am a big Leonardo Dicaprio fan, as well as Clint Eastwood. Not sure I'll see it in the theater, as it doesn't seem like a big screen movie to me, but I'll see it when it's available on demand, or at redbox. ;)

My husband has seen most, if not all, of the movies Eastwood has directed – and he said this one was not up to his previous films.

I think you’re wise to wait for it to come out on DVD or demand – will cost you less.

I thought it was long and boring, but the two things that really put me off –
the constant back-and-forth between decades got old fast. The other thing was the make up used for aging. DiCaprio’s was okay, not great, but okay. Armie Hammer (playing Clyde Tolson) looked like a cross between a zombie (Night of the Living Dead) and Herman Munster. I laughed out loud when I first saw it.

Did any of you see Amadeus? F. Murray Abraham played Antonio Salieri – and his aged makeup was fantastic – right down to his hands. Absolute perfection.

Oh well, it’s been a long time since I saw a lousy movie – guess it was just my turn :)

Medusa
11-14-2011, 06:09 PM
Saw "Anonymous" about William Shakespeare and whether or not he is the true author of his writings. It so messed w/history as I've learned it that I'm going to see it again. The acting was good and the men were scrumptious. Vanessa Redgrave was her wonderful self as Queen Elizabeth as was her daughter Joely Richardson as a young Queen Elizabeth.

finn's mom
11-15-2011, 08:36 AM
My husband has seen most, if not all, of the movies Eastwood has directed – and he said this one was not up to his previous films.

I think you’re wise to wait for it to come out on DVD or demand – will cost you less.

I thought it was long and boring, but the two things that really put me off –
the constant back-and-forth between decades got old fast.

Did any of you see Amadeus? F. Murray Abraham played Antonio Salieri – and his aged makeup was fantastic – right down to his hands. Absolute perfection.


yeah, I'm a big fan of Eastwood's. Ever since Dirty Harry haha. Yeah, we don't watch a lot of movies at the theater, unless it's a big screen type movie, like Harry Potter, Thor, Avatar, that type of thing. Dramas and comedies, unless I get invited by friends or something, I usually just wait. I don't feel like they "lose" anything by being viewed on the small screen.

And I haven't seen it, so I don't know how much they go between decades, but I've never minded that kind of back and forth . . . I'll just wait and see if it bothers me.

And Amadeus is one of my favorite movies ever. :)

finn's mom
11-18-2011, 09:49 AM
Breaking Dawn! Awesome movie! Three of us went to see all four movies yesterday, Twilight starting at 4, Breaking Dawn at midnight. :)

Suki Wingy
11-19-2011, 09:35 PM
I just finished Robin Hood (the BBC series from 2006) and let me tell you, I have rarely been so emotionally involved in a television show. I'm planning on making one of Maid Marian's costumes from the second series as soon as I finish the costume I'm making for the annual Doctor Who convention next week.

But I've also been watching, between today and yesterday North & South (for of Richard Armitage, of course) an eight part mini series about the Tower of London, and a really neat film called Life in a Day, where people all around the world were given cameras for the 24th of July 2010 and they just filmed their day. It was all brilliantly edited together.

carole
12-07-2011, 07:00 PM
Went to the preview screening last night of NEW YEARS EVE, gotta say loved it, nice movie, i never was a hilary swank fan, but have to say she really looked beautiful in this movie, good cast, nice humour, just a nice movie, and of course had hottie jon bon jovi, a nice piece of eye candy for me lol.

I rate it 8/10:)

Mary did you have any trouble following the storyline at times in "Anonymous" coz we did, however we did get it in the end, and yes the men were lovely eye candy weren 't they?

I saw CONTAGION a few weeks, back, was not too bad a movie, nothing fantastic, but not bad either, 6/10 and saw THE BEGINNERS, i liked this movie, it did not go exactly where i wanted it to go, and was a bit different but i did enjoy it, love ewan mcgregor in it and the french actress is beautiful, 7/10.

Did i mention the australian film RED DOG, you all have to see this, it is based on a true story, take your tissues though, and i will say no more, 8/10 plus for me, LOVED IT.

Going to see THE IRON LADY , and ALBERT NOBBS next week.

Grace
01-08-2012, 06:40 PM
From 1981 - Chariots of Fire

Wonderful movie :)

Karen
01-09-2012, 01:41 AM
I watched a movie on cable called "Buck" about a real life "horse whisperer" - guy, Buck Brannaman. There were terribly sad parts of it - his own childhood was brutal - and one horse is too mentally damaged and gets put to sleep (not on screen), but it is worth watching for anyone who loves horses.

lizbud
01-09-2012, 09:44 AM
Last movie was The Notebook. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332280/

Really good movie. I'd watch any movie with Gena Rowlands in it.
Terrific actress.

finn's mom
01-09-2012, 02:44 PM
Wanted. Entertaining, and I loved James McAvoy's performance. My favorite part in the movie was when he got his pay back with his horrible boss and his lying best friend. It was a brilliant scene haha

Angelina Jolie is the reason it took me so long to see this movie, I really don't enjoy her at all anymore, and seeing her completely nude just made me really sad for her. She was practically skin and bones and I just don't understand how anyone finds that sexy or hot. I have friends who have eating disorders and I'm not saying they're not beautiful people, despite their disease and what it has done to their bodies. I'm also not implying that Angelina Jolie has an eating disorder, but, in my opinion, she looked nearly skeletal in the movie, and I just don't understand why she is cast in a movie that is so physically charged. I don't understand how she's even able to walk in heels, her legs are nothing but bone.

My point is that James McAvoy, despite not being the typical "leading man" type, like Hugh Jackman or Russell Crowe, Brad Pitt or George Clooney . . . I totally believed in his character and what he was doing on screen (although it was completely over the top, with bending bullets and such). It was never at any point, believable that someone in Angelina Jolie's physical condition could do half of what the character was doing.

Anyway . . . I wasn't expecting to type all that, but since I have . . . I might as well submit it. ;) Overall, it was fun to watch, and had a fun soundtrack, but not the best movie I've seen recently.

carole
01-10-2012, 01:49 AM
Kari i read her unauthorised biography, she is indeed one strange,mixed up young lady,cannot remember if it said she had an eating disorder, as was a while back i read the book.

Went to see the latest MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, loved this movie, so much action, was not bored for sure, some humor and female and Male eye candy, never been much of a fan of Tom, but loved him in this,not even my type of movie generally, but really enjoyed it 8/10.

finn's mom
01-10-2012, 02:56 PM
Kari i read her unauthorised biography, she is indeed one strange,mixed up young lady,cannot remember if it said she had an eating disorder, as was a while back i read the book.

Went to see the latest MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, loved this movie, so much action, was not bored for sure, some humor and female and Male eye candy, never been much of a fan of Tom, but loved him in this,not even my type of movie generally, but really enjoyed it 8/10.


I like her well enough, but she certainly has lost the physical sex appeal, at least in my opinion. I remember her as Lara Croft, that's when I thought she was sexy! ;)

I want to see the newest Mission movie, although I'm not a fan of that style either, really. I LOVE Simon Pegg, though. ;) Glad to hear it was fun!

Suki Wingy
01-12-2012, 04:29 AM
I haven't been watching any movies but I've been watching QI and Stephen Fry in America. :) Oh and of course series two of Sherlock finally. There are only three 90 minute episodes per series and the third airs this coming Sunday.

Suki Wingy
01-15-2012, 08:13 PM
I'm about to watch the last episode of Sherlock! (It's like a movie, it's 90 minutes long)

RobiLee
01-16-2012, 09:54 PM
"Black Swan"

Don't really know what I thought about this movie. Crazy. I thought Natalie Portman did a great job, but overall I didn't really care for the movie.

Bonny
01-17-2012, 09:32 AM
Saw War Horse the other night. It is action packed & if you like feisty horses it is a movie to see. :cool:

finn's mom
01-17-2012, 03:09 PM
"Black Swan"

Don't really know what I thought about this movie. Crazy. I thought Natalie Portman did a great job, but overall I didn't really care for the movie.

I enjoyed it, but it definitely was weird weird weird. ;)

carole
01-18-2012, 02:06 PM
I enjoyed it, but it definitely was weird weird weird. ;)

I gotta say i did not like it at all.

I have just seen TINKER ,TAILOR,SOLDIER ,SPY.I have to say i have never been so bored in all my life, there was no excitement, just boring talking and meetings in this movie, and i really lost track of what was going on, that did not help either, and NO eye candy, well apart from COLIN FIRTH and even he was not looking that great, and maybe the blond guy in the movie,The rest were just plain downright UGLY, i was curious what my hubby thought, as he will watch almost anything, lol, he summed it up well, "I would rather sit and watch paint dry.

I was totally surprised, i was so looking forward to this movie, as they are raving about it and it is British, which i prefer really,but nope all i can say it was a free movie thank goodness, but still a waste of our time to make the effort to go and see it 3/10 from me, and that was for the killings in the movie, as the only exciting thing that really happened, and for colin making an appearance.

Grace
01-18-2012, 02:56 PM
I saw The Iron Lady this afternoon. Meryl Streep was wonderful, but I wasn't too keen on the movie. Too much bouncing back and forth between the decades. I read somewhere that the British weren't too happy with the movie - they felt it was disrespectful to Mrs. Thatcher who is still alive and suffering from dementia. If that is true, I agree with them.

carole
01-18-2012, 03:02 PM
I was interested to see your take on that movie, i was going to see it, but we were ill at the time, think i will wait until the DVD comes out,Meryl is a great actress anyhow, so be worth seeing it for that alone, yes i hate when they go back and forth,hard to keep track of what is going on.,thanks for your review.

finn's mom
01-18-2012, 03:29 PM
I gotta say i did not like it at all.

I have just seen TINKER ,TAILOR,SOLDIER ,SPY.I have to say i have never been so bored in all my life

Black Swan is definitely not for everyone. I've seen a few times, and really liked it. I loved the costumes, the score, the acting, the direction, how uncomfortable it made me feel in parts, etc. ;)

The trailers make me want to see Tinker . . . I had no plans to see it in the theater, though. And, from your description . . . there's no way my husband will like it. ;) I'll probably still check it out at some point.

carole
01-18-2012, 03:54 PM
Kari you might like it, we have often disagreed on films, each to their own, i heard some saying they liked it as they left, but most seemed to be with us,not liking it.

Oh i hated that feeling uncomfortable in the film the BLACK SWAN, there were some good parts in it though, i actually have to say i preferred that film to TINKER,TAILOR ,SOLDIER,SPY.

momcat
01-18-2012, 07:25 PM
[SIZE=3]I caught one that has been around for a few years, "Air Force One" with Harrison Ford. Good story line, exciting, and I simply cannot resist anything with Harrison Ford,/SIZE]

Suki Wingy
01-19-2012, 12:01 AM
I watched The Parking Lot Movie, Hell House, and A Film With Me In It. The first one was a documentary about a sort of unconventional parking lot and the people who have worked there over the years and I enjoyed it. The second was about Trinity church who started the whole Hell House thing, they have the most awful and ridiculous house of them all. It was mostly and hour of cringing. A Film With Me In It is an Irish black comedy with Dylan Moran and Mark Doherty, and I really liked it.

finn's mom
01-19-2012, 03:49 PM
Kari you might like it, we have often disagreed on films, each to their own, i heard some saying they liked it as they left, but most seemed to be with us,not liking it.

Oh i hated that feeling uncomfortable in the film the BLACK SWAN, there were some good parts in it though, i actually have to say i preferred that film to TINKER,TAILOR ,SOLDIER,SPY.

I like movies that make me squirm, make me cry, make me mad, etc. ;) Of course, I love laughing hysterically, too. I like movies that make me feel, even if it's not necessarily a good feeling.

I won't be rushing around to see the film, but I'm sure I'll catch it at some point. Maybe on "On Demand" one day.


I saw Dear Frankie the other day, it was so sweet. It was neat seeing Gerard Butler play such an understated character. He was perfect in the part. Actually, the casting was remarkable, as well as the acting. It wasn't a complicated movie, but I liked it a lot. I didn't sit and watch from start to finish, but I did get the gist of it, and watched certain parts with 100% attention. :)

Grace
01-23-2012, 01:57 PM
Just got home from seeing Red Tails - story of the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII.

Really enjoyed this - lots of action, and lots of history I didn't know about.

Alysser
01-25-2012, 07:10 PM
I just watched "The Last Song", for a second time. Let's just say I almost ran out of tissues! That very rarely happens but it was a pretty emotional movie.

pomtzu
01-26-2012, 02:33 PM
Soul Surfer - true story of a teen surfer who had one arm bitten off at the shoulder by a shark. It chronicles her fight for life, how she overcomes any fear of getting back in the water, to returning to competition and eventually turning pro. Great story of courage and determination and well worth watching. The awesome scenery of Hawaii and it's beaches was icing on the cake.

finn's mom
01-31-2012, 08:15 AM
Not a movie . . . but HBO's series are movie quality, for sure! We've been watching Deadwood for the past few weeks. Great show! I really like the characters and the little moral diamonds hidden amongst all the immoral lumps of coal haha. Great acting, awesome cast. We just started the third (and final, I think) season!

happylabs
01-31-2012, 09:12 AM
Soul Surfer - true story of a teen surfer who had one arm bitten off at the shoulder by a shark. It chronicles her fight for life, how she overcomes any fear of getting back in the water, to returning to competition and eventually turning pro. Great story of courage and determination and well worth watching. The awesome scenery of Hawaii and it's beaches was icing on the cake.

I watched this Sunday night too for the first time. What an inspiration that girl is! Loved that they paired Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid together as the parents, although Helen Hunt looked emaciated. I have never seen her that thin in the face before.

pomtzu
01-31-2012, 12:55 PM
I watched this Sunday night too for the first time. What an inspiration that girl is! Loved that they paired Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid together as the parents, although Helen Hunt looked emaciated. I have never seen her that thin in the face before.

You're so right about Helen Hunt. I hardly recognized her!

It was a great movie, wasn't it? I'm not a big movie watcher since I usually can't stay awake long enough to see the whole thing, but that one grabbed me from the start. It's still on my On Demand lineup, and I'll probably watch it again. :)

cassiesmom
01-31-2012, 01:30 PM
I started watching a TV movie Sunday evening called "Smile As Big As the Moon" with John Corbett from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". But I missed about the last 45 minutes of it because a friend phoned. I'm so bummed!

I heard on the news that the "Star Wars" movies are being re-released in 3D. I'd love to see "Return of the Jedi" again! That was the movie my senior year of high school.

happylabs
01-31-2012, 02:03 PM
I started watching a TV movie Sunday evening called "Smile As Big As the Moon" with John Corbett from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". But I missed about the last 45 minutes of it because a friend phoned. I'm so bummed!

I heard on the news that the "Star Wars" movies are being re-released in 3D. I'd love to see "Return of the Jedi" again! That was the movie my senior year of high school.

I missed that because I was watching Soul Surfer. They said "Smile As Big As the Moon" will be aired again on a different channel, maybe Encore? I'll let you know if I see it coming on. I want to watch it too. I love John Corbett. Do you remember the TV show Northern Exposure from back in the '90's. He was in that show. I have always had a major crush on him. :love:

finn's mom
02-04-2012, 12:55 AM
Real Steel. It was awesome! Hugh Jackman was incredible! I loved the way the film looked, it had some awesome shots! The robot, "Atom", was way cool. I teared up in many parts! LOVED IT. I also rented Mr Poppers Penguins to play for Clara tomorrow, and Super 8 for me tomorrow night. :)

sana
02-04-2012, 06:10 AM
I watched Tangled and Despicable Me today for 5000th time (in my life ;)) :p was thinking about it so, decided to watch it :D

finn's mom
02-04-2012, 12:54 PM
Mr. Popper's Penguins was adorable. I LOVE Jim Carrey, and Carla Gugino is one of my girl crushes. :)

carole
02-06-2012, 02:57 PM
I have just seen THE DESCENDANTS, what can i say, the most awesome movie ever, has a bit of everything in it, was totally absorbed with watching it,and i would even watch it again when it comes out on DVD, and i don't do that very often,i am neither a fan or not a fan of George Clooney, but he was fantastic in this, and now i am a fan, LOVED IT.GO SEE IT.:)9/10

Lady's Human
02-14-2012, 08:12 AM
I didn't know they made a series of sequels to "The Dirty Dozen".

All I can say is that Telly Savalas in 1988 shouldn't have been starring in an action movie.......

Some movies should just be left alone.

RICHARD
02-14-2012, 08:18 AM
I didn't know they made a series of sequels to "The Dirty Dozen".

All I can say is that Telly Savalas in 1988 shouldn't have been starring in an action movie.......

Some movies should just be left alone.


LOL, The "Dirty Baker's Dozen", "Debbie Does Dozen", "Six of One, Half a Dozen of Another" " A Dozen O'clock High"
"A Dozen Angry Men" ...................

Lady's Human
02-14-2012, 08:20 AM
Three were made for TV movies supporting the very, very short TV series that was done on the cheap.

"The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission" actually was a cinematic release......

Someone owes me 90 minutes back.

RICHARD
02-14-2012, 07:19 PM
Gran Torino.

Again?

The best CE film ever.

A comment on just about every social problem today.

kaycountrygal
02-14-2012, 09:17 PM
I watched two movies today from Netflix.

Take Shelter: I gave it 2 stars out of 5. I would not watch it again nor would I recommend it to anyone. At times it was scarey & I fastfowarded. I did not like the ending.

Bridesmaids: It was funny at times. I gave it 3 stars out of 5. I would not watch it again. The girl who plays Molly on Mike & Molly on tv had a funny part. A main part was by girl on SNL (sorry I dont know their names).

kaycountrygal
02-14-2012, 09:23 PM
Last month I watched:

Moneyball: 4 out of 5 stars. Pretty good movie with Brad Pitt.

finn's mom
02-15-2012, 02:21 PM
Dolphin Tale. Really sweet movie. LOVED that the dolphin played "herself"! I adore Harry Connick Jr, and he didn't disappoint. :)

Lady's Human
02-17-2012, 05:49 PM
Watched Fiddler on the Roof last night.

Love the movie, it's a very well executed film. Only problem? Now I have "Mazeltov" running through my head, and I don't have a copy of the soundtrack.

Suki Wingy
02-22-2012, 12:55 AM
Well, on Sunday I got to watch the 1996 Doctor Who movie with live commentary at Gallifrey One!

And I watched Dolphin Tale on a plane back in January, and I thought it was extremely weird they made a movie instead of a documentary when they have footage of the dolphin from when they rescued and rehabilitated her. I know I would have enjoyed it in documentary form much better.

carole
02-24-2012, 04:17 AM
Off to see BIG MIRACLE tomorrow, really looking forward to it, and then THIS MEANS WAR next weekend, and daughter going to see PROJECT X when it screens, won tickets to all, so all good, will let you all know what i think soon.:)

sana
02-25-2012, 08:36 AM
Pursuit of Happiness! Watched it before but, watched it again, today. :D LOVE IT! :love: :love: :love:

RobiLee
02-25-2012, 07:49 PM
"The Grey"

Nothing boring about this movie. It was good and moved right along. Liam Neeson doesn't disappoint. The ending was one that left you wondering, which is normally frustrating to me, but it also left my parents and I standing in the theater with a couple of other groups of people (strangers) discussing it and that is what I really liked about it.

If you go to see it make sure you sit through the credits to see a brief clip at the end.

carole
02-25-2012, 10:32 PM
I have just seen BIG MIRACLE, what an awesome movie, loved it from start to finish, and Drew, well i love her too, great great movie, 9/10 from me.:)

Karen
02-26-2012, 12:24 AM
I have just seen BIG MIRACLE, what an awesome movie, loved it from start to finish, and Drew, well i love her too, great great movie, 9/10 from me.:)

It must be marine creatures movie day! We just saw "A Dolphin Tale" and it was great, and I love that they got the real Winter to play herself in the movie.

carole
02-26-2012, 03:46 AM
Karen i really want to see that too, when it is out on dvd i will hire it out, i missed the movie, had free tickets too, but we were both sick and could not go, but yes heard it is really good too.:)

finn's mom
02-26-2012, 11:19 AM
Well, on Sunday I got to watch the 1996 Doctor Who movie with live commentary at Gallifrey One!

And I watched Dolphin Tale on a plane back in January, and I thought it was extremely weird they made a movie instead of a documentary when they have footage of the dolphin from when they rescued and rehabilitated her. I know I would have enjoyed it in documentary form much better.

I think they did it that way so that it appealed to a broader audience. By adding the boy, it really opened up the story to appeal to a younger audience! I wouldn't be surprised if they also made a documentary at some point!

finn's mom
03-05-2012, 07:54 AM
Hugo. I loved it! That boy is wonderful! I loved the Jerry Lewis slapstick with Sacha Baron Cohen and the obvious love affair with "the movies". And I adore Ben Kingsley! I am so bummed I didn't go to the theater to see it in 3D!

carole
03-05-2012, 01:49 PM
THIS MEANS WAR, a really enjoyable movie, light entertainment, funny, cute,action, not a complete chick flick, something for the boys as well, love chris pine and reese witherspoon, i would recommend it to anyone, 8/10 from me.

Taz_Zoee
03-05-2012, 05:43 PM
I've never seen a movie in 3D and now I know I never will again.
Saturday night we saw Journey 2 The Mysterious Island in 3D and it was an okay movie. But the 3D made me dizzy and gave me a headache. Apparently I'm not the only one this happens to either (according to my Facebook friends).

carole
03-05-2012, 06:05 PM
oh dear that is a shame, i have only seen one 3d movie final destination 5, and it was pretty awesome, however not sure i care either way really, just as good without it, but it was quite amazing to me,sorry to hear you felt unwell, wonder what causes that for some people?

Karen
03-05-2012, 06:27 PM
I've never seen a movie in 3D and now I know I never will again.
Saturday night we saw Journey 2 The Mysterious Island in 3D and it was an okay movie. But the 3D made me dizzy and gave me a headache. Apparently I'm not the only one this happens to either (according to my Facebook friends).

Yes, it depends on what kind of 3d they use, the old kind with the red blue glasses not only didn't work for me, it made me nauseous, and I saw all the red and blue lines anyway. I guess my eyes just don;t want to work together, not a shock given my prescription!

But even some of the highly touted "Now in 3D!!!" movies seem like they just stuck "3D" in random places with no effect on the plot, like "Why bother?"

momcat
03-14-2012, 05:59 PM
I watched "Game Change" on Saturday night. Interesting flick.

cassiesmom
03-25-2012, 11:28 PM
"O Brother Where Art Thou" was on AMC last night. I hadn't seen it, and I'm not a huge fan of the Coen brothers, but I started watching it and ended up staying with it. I really like George Clooney. Then I was flipping channels and found "Big Lebowski" so I ended up with a Coen brothers double feature.

I was doing laundry earlier this evening and "Best in Show" was on Ion. I love Christopher Guest's mock-umentaries! There were a lot of commercial breaks, so I didn't stay with it till the end.

carole
03-26-2012, 04:21 PM
we hired out THE TREE OF LIFE, talk about boring, we only watched like 15 mins of it and turned it off, it had won a cannes festival award as well, and had a good cast, i was so disappointed, i would call it THE TREE OF DEATH myself,not my cup of tea.

We also had DRIVE, which was a much better movie in the sense that is had some actual action and speaking in it, however i found the violence way too much, i could not look, and i would not recommend this film, so in all both were flops in my opinion...

carole
05-03-2012, 09:01 PM
went to see FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT courtesy of the radio station, loved this movie, i needed a good laugh and was not disappointed, if you loved BRIDESMAIDS as i did , you will love this movie......:):D

cassiesmom
06-30-2012, 11:30 PM
My mom went with a friend to see "Moonrise Kingdom". I'll find out tomorrow how she liked it. Dad and I watched "Moneyball" on Starz -- we liked it! It reminded me of "Jerry Maguire" and "Field of Dreams"-- which is one of my all-time ever favorite movies. We looked it up on the Internet when it was over and found out that it was nominated for several Academy Awards and also that it is based upon a true story.

RICHARD
07-01-2012, 10:14 PM
Damn Yankees-

I dislike musicals immensely.

I love this movie and can sing bits of all the songs.

carole
07-01-2012, 10:34 PM
just been to see SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN, i have to say i really enjoyed this movie, although it is not in general my type of movie, it was quite exciting and seeing on the giant screen was really good, i won tixs, so all good, i would pay to go and see it though.7/10 from me.

sasvermont
07-02-2012, 08:35 AM
I just rented and watched (or tried to anyway) this movie. It was awful. Boring, silly, violent, bad acting and in general, just awful. Don't waste your time or money. It is about a plane crash and the survivors dealing with unrealistic looking and acting wolves. Just awful.

SAS:rolleyes:

Karen
07-02-2012, 11:30 AM
I saw "Bridesmaids" was on cable, so I set it to record and watched it, as I remember everyone raving about it, and all the people saying how funny it was, and the awards people were nominated for from it. It was okay, just not hysterically funny. I do NOT understand hat all the hype was about. I did, however, of course love the puppies, but that was minor bit toward the end.

moosmom
07-02-2012, 01:17 PM
This morning I watched "American Graffiti" that I recorded on DVR. LOVE that movie!!

carole
07-02-2012, 04:31 PM
oh i gotta say i love BRIDESMAIDS but then i was in need of a good laugh, and the grey well i am glad i did not pay to go and see it, as i was thinking about it, it does not sound that great, thanks for the review.

I saw WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARE EXPECTING, which is by the makers of bridesmaids, i was not expecting excuse the pun to find this very good, but actually i really enjoyed it, bit over the top in places, but i was ok with that,even though i went for free i would have paid to see it.

carole
08-22-2012, 03:00 PM
well tis me again, is no-one seeing movies anymore or forgetting to post.;)

Went to see the preview of HOPE SPRINGS last night, really really enjoyed this movie, two awesome and great actors meryl streep and tommy lee jones,both fantastic in this movie, which is funny,sad and moving i thought, an 8/10 from me, i love tommy in this movie, never been a fan, but i sure am now, wonderful job, and steve carrell interesting to see him in a rather different role, he was awesome too, go see it, will really appeal to those in the 50's and up generation ,but also to everyone i think.

Grace
10-16-2012, 06:05 PM
We saw ARGO this afternoon - about the 6 Americans from the USA Embassy in Iran who were rescued by Canadians back in 1979 - 1980.

It was really good. I knew the ending, and yet I still got uptight toward the end, wondering of they would get out of the country safely.

carole
10-16-2012, 06:12 PM
i was just reading in the newspaper about ARGO today, ben Affleck also produced it and he is not so popular with us kiwis read this http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10841011

carole
10-16-2012, 06:15 PM
I have been to see a few movies lately, been winning movie passes, HOPE SPRINGS, fantastic,TAKEN2 not too bad,RUBY SPARKS, loved it,HIT AND RUN also really enjoyed it,going to see the INTOUCHABLES,WORDS AND YOUR SISTERS SISTER hopefully over our long holiday weekend.

Grace
10-16-2012, 06:23 PM
i was just reading in the newspaper about ARGO today, ben Affleck also produced it and he is not so popular with us kiwis read this http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10841011

Thanks for that link. Very interesting.

carole
10-16-2012, 06:27 PM
you are welcome, yes i of course did find it rather interesting indeed.

Karen
10-16-2012, 06:45 PM
At least Ben Affleck admitted he struggled with the movies' portrayal especially of the New Zealanders, but of course, he may have been one of the producers, but did not write the screenplay, and everyone knows "based on actual events" means that it is not all the truth, it is a movie after all, not meant as a documentary!

I have not seen the movie, will probably wait for it to be on cable.

carole
10-16-2012, 07:45 PM
yes that is very true karen, i think he did produce it too or co-produce it,still surely they could get their facts straight, it is amazing how films influence peoples opinions though.

Alysser
10-16-2012, 08:39 PM
I am thinking about watching Young Frankenstein tonight. I picked it up for $5 at target 'cause I've never seen it that cheap. Gotta love it.:love:

carole
11-03-2012, 12:19 AM
I just have to share,I went to see the intouchables today,a French movie with sub titles,best film I have seen in a long time,would even watch it again,which I rarely do,highly recommend it, I would give it 10/10

RICHARD
11-03-2012, 09:13 AM
I am thinking about watching Young Frankenstein tonight. I picked it up for $5 at target 'cause I've never seen it that cheap. Gotta love it.:love:

It's Frank-en-schteen.....;)

If you like Mel Brooks you have to watch History of the World, goofy, funny and an interesting take on 'history'.

carole
11-28-2012, 02:54 AM
I have just watched all of the Twilight saga series, i know a little late, but better late than never, i absolutely loved them all, and i cannot wait to go see breaking dawn part 2 which is screening right now in my city,no spoilers please, as i never saw the others on the big screen and am really looking forward to it, i just saw breaking dawn part one an hour ago.

I have all the books too, so i just might start reading them,they were given to my daughter by a friend and have never been read.:)

Grace
12-26-2012, 10:16 PM
Les Mis - today. It is wonderful!!

Anne Hathaway, as Fantine, literally took my breath away when she did "I dreamed a dream.

cassiesmom
01-06-2013, 12:16 AM
Went with my mom and dad to see "Lincoln". Every school child in Illinois learns about "Honest Abe" but this just brings those long-ago lessons back in a whole new way. It reminded me a lot of "Schindler's List" in that they both are films about one man in a time of war, trying to do the right thing but it's an uphill process. I would really like to see it again when it comes out on DVD because there is so much to it - when I started looking at the costumes, make-up and sets, I lost track of the story! I think one of the gowns Sally Field wears was modeled after an actual gown worn by Mary Todd Lincoln from the Lincoln state museum down in Springfield.

The film was researched at the Lincoln library down in Springfield and I think also at the Chicago Historical Society. I heard on the news that Daniel Day-Lewis was at the Lincoln library doing research, but the staff only realized it was him when he answered his cell phone and his voice gave him away.

My dad is a huge 007 fan so I'm hoping we'll get to see "Skyfall" while it's still in theaters. Mr. Bond drinking beer instead of a shaken martini, though?

RICHARD
01-18-2013, 06:12 PM
Just rewatched "Long Way Round" and saw the end of "Long Way Down".


Two documentaries about Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman - both actors - taking two motocycle trips.

The LWR was about a ride from Scotland to New York, going east.

The LWD ride went from Scotland down thru Africa to the very southern tip of the continent.

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If you know anyone who rides/rode a bike or loves to travel? They probably will enjoy them.

I rate it... one toe up!

mon
01-18-2013, 06:46 PM
Y&R wasn't on today, I feel the need to watch that silly soap for so many reasons. Well as I said it wasn't on so I watched Harold and Maude. Gotta be the best movie, ranks right up there anyhow. :D

kaycountrygal
02-10-2013, 08:11 AM
Sun, Feb 10 2013
I just finished watching Season 1, 13 episodes of House of Cards on Netflix. It kept my attention and I couldnt wait to get to the next episode. It takes place in Washington, DC and the main character is a congressman who will do about anything to get what he wants. The series has corruption, sex, lies, blackmail (what I imagine D.C. to be), and Kevin Spacey plays the congressman and is the main character. As Season 1 ended, the congressman has just been asked to be vice president (he planned, lied, blackmailed and worked hard to get it). He is a very good actor and I totally enjoyed it. Guess I'll have to wait a year before Season 2.

kaycountrygal
02-10-2013, 08:20 AM
Sun Feb 10 2013
FLIGHT: I watched Flight last night with Denzel Washington who is a very good actor. He plays the alcoholic pilot of a passenger plane that he manages somehow to land when it develops trouble. It was very scarey when the plane starts on a steep dive and then he turns it upside down to stop the dive. At first he is a hero but then we learn (we knew) his lab results show cocaine and alcohol. (He has an ex-wife and a son who want nothing to do with him) The rest of the movie after the crash landing is his denial and how his lawyer and also a union rep try to keep it under control... but he wants his alcohol and cocaine and refuses for a loooong time to admit he has a problem. I will not tell you the ending but it is appropriate in my opinion. I recommend FLIGHT.

carole
02-10-2013, 01:20 PM
went and saw SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK with bradley cooper, i am quite a fan of Bradley, so yes i did enjoy this rather quirky movie, it had a bit of everything in it for me, humour,serious side to it, and romance, so i would recommend seeing it 7/10 from me maybe pushing to an 8.;)

carole
02-17-2013, 03:55 AM
went to see movie 43, only because i had won a double pass, it had a rating of 0 yep that is right ,and i have to say i completely agree with that, DON'T waste your money, i am no prude or easily offended, but this was crude, and just plain stupid, i found a couple of laughs in it, but mostly i was bored to tears, i was so surprised that some really great stars had even put their names behind this movie, like greg kinnear,halle berry,dennis quaid.

cassiesmom
02-24-2013, 09:53 PM
I'm watching the Academy Awards and doing laundry. I thought Octavia Harris looked beautiful and Anne Hathaway was absolutely radiant. (Though I can't decide if I like her better with short or long hair! I like both!)

RICHARD
06-19-2014, 02:30 PM
I like sci-fi and saw two movies recently that I really liked.

Gravity - I like Sandra Bullock. I am not a fan of all her movies, but I found Gravity to be a decent flick. Some of the problem resolution was a little far fetched - I found myself talking to the screen trying to give Bullock and George Clooney advice!

All in all? It was a good - It's hard to do a movie where there are only a few actors in it - the premise/acting/script was a little far-fetched, but it's Hollywood?

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Oblivion - This movie blew me away - Tom Cruise is a polarizing figure because of his off screen life but he is a fantastic actor. He was excellent in this.

I had to watch this movie twice more, once to see it with the director's commentary and another time to catch all I missed. The story was GREAT..I lose interest in movies where I can see what is coming next.

For most of the movie I couldn't figure out where the movie was heading. It was sci-fi, action, suspense and a love story.....If you like Sci-Fi? You probably will like this.

carole
06-19-2014, 03:25 PM
I'm a big fan of Sandra's,mainly the reason I hired this movie out,gotta say Richard I was rather bored with gravity,and hubby who is a sci fi fan was also.
People raved about it another reason I hired it,I'm sure at the big screen at the cineama it would have been more impressive,there were some exciting parts to the movie,but I was disappointed George clooney wasn't in it longer ,all in all I was disappointed in the movie,glad you enjoyed it though.i would give it a 5/10.

Vette
06-21-2014, 04:12 AM
Anyone seen How to Train Your Dragon 2 an if so was it as good as the first?
i dont want any spoilers. just a yes or no answer ^^

snakemama
06-21-2014, 11:26 AM
Vette, How to Train your Dragon 2 was BETTER than the first. It left me VERY impatient for the final piece of the trilogy!!

I also saw Edge of Tomorrow recently, and it was really good!

Vette
06-22-2014, 08:44 AM
Thank you for your reply ^^

makes me wanna see it even more now. youre now the second person to have said pretty much the samething about it. however in my tiny town out in the middle of no where in Washington doesnt have How to Train Your Dragon 2in theater just yet QQ

Lady's Human
08-15-2014, 09:38 AM
I finally got a chance to watch "Rush".

Ron Howard did an incredible job with the movie. It is NOT family friendly, as he captures the atmosphere around the F-1 circuit as well as covering the actual racing. The cinematography is absolutely excellent, and the actors playing Niki Lauda and James Hunt hit their roles spot on. The closing shot of the current-day Niki Lauda is just an example of the detail in the movie. It will be going on the DVD purchase list, it's well worth it.

cassiesmom
02-10-2020, 12:02 PM
Just saw "The Good Liar" on Saturday. There is a plot twist that I didn't see coming- I'm not good at suspense! But I really wanted to see it for Sir Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren together.

fghoieks
04-10-2020, 04:48 PM
I just got done watching 'So I Married an Ax Murderer' . Haven't seen it in years. Only now I have the song "There She Goes" stuck in my head.

Vette
06-26-2020, 05:25 PM
I just got done watching a episode of the Nature Collection called "The Rise of the Black Wolf"
its about.... well... a black wolf :p but hes very puppy/goofy like an was a joy to watch

i guess it doesnt really fall under the movie category but its just one episode so thought i would mention it.


also Snakemama:
you were right! i like the 2nt movie more than the first :D

Vette
07-17-2020, 02:57 PM
The Call of the Wild. its a deja vu story of White Fang; Balto an Togo rolled into one.
was okay one time around for me. they disney-fyed it far to much for my taste

jero23
09-16-2020, 02:00 AM
Black Christmas (2019) - I wanted to like this movie, and in some ways, I did, but only because of how unintentionally ham fisted and ridiculous it is at times. Wasn’t a good horror movie, wasn’t a good social commentary, just wasn’t good. 1/5.

sleepgrazed
09-23-2020, 04:18 PM
Ford VS Ferrari on HBO

Vette
09-24-2020, 12:09 AM
Ford VS Ferrari on HBO

My dad loves that one :D

mon
09-28-2020, 03:32 PM
If you're into horror, Sinister is one of the last movies I recall. Maybe 3 weeks ago, I then proceeded to watch Sinister 2. Sequels are almost always inferior, in this case that remains to be the truth. I'm glad I watched it though. As far as a warm and fuzzy flick however......sadly nothing springs to mind. Any recommendations will be taken seriously 💕👍🏿❤️ Warm... fuzzy, yes please 😁😋😀🤜🏻🤛