Rate The Last Movie You Saw.

[Randall Flagg]

Just purchased my ticket for The Irishman showing on Friday. Woo Hoo!

[Mattrick]

I didn't think there was anything close to ripping off Kubrick. Sure a lot of imagery was borrowed, but I don't think The Overlook would have spent the last 40 years working on its theatrics. It makes sense it would rely on the same tricks. I would've found it far worse if Flanagan did a bunch of new stuff with The Overlook, especially considering the theme of overcoming childhood trauma. The only kind of addition I'd have been okay with would be elements from the novel that Kubrick never used, like the hedge animals or something.

[Still Servant]

Midsommar and Lighthouse. All 3 got around the same score.

You are a tought grader. What does a perfect score look like for a recent film for you?

[fernandito]

Not really, if you look at sites like IMDB or Metacritic you'll find roughly the same scores for each, with the exception of Parasite who gave it a point higher than mine. I actually gave Midsommar a higher grade than both of those sites.

I can't think of a perfect-score film anytime in the past 2-3 years. Hopefully 2020 has one.

[webstar1000]

Not really, if you look at sites like IMDB or Metacritic you'll find roughly the same scores for each, with the exception of Parasite who gave it a point higher than mine. I actually gave Midsommar a higher grade than both of those sites.

I can't think of a perfect score film anytime in the past 2-3 years. Hopefully 2020 has one.

I have films that are right on the border...

[fernandito]

Really? Which?

There are films from this year that I still really want to watch - Knives Out, The Farewell, and The Irishman.

[webstar1000]

Really? Which?

There are films from this year that I still really want to watch - Knives Out, The Farewell, and The Irishman.

Joker and John Wick and Endgame I LOVED. Joker for me Is a near perfect film.

[Randall Flagg]

The only two films I gave a 6/6 to this year were documentaries (They Shall Not Grow Old, and Apollo 11 IMAX).

[kingfan2323]

The only two films I gave a 6/6 to this year were documentaries (They Shall Not Grow Old, and Apollo 11 IMAX).

Love Docs! Nice picks!
See 2017s The Vietnam War (Ken Burns)?

Some of my favorite all time:
Brother's Keeper
Fog of War
Paradise Lost Trilogy

looking for: The Terror S/L,
Dead Zone 1st/1st F or NF, Boy's Life S/L

[fernandito]

Joker and John Wick and Endgame I LOVED. Joker for me Is a near perfect film.

As much as I enjoyed all 3 of those, I don't think any of them warrant a perfect rating... BUT, I watched Joker in theater a second time and I think I might have graded it too low my first time around. I actually appreciated it much more on a second viewing.

The only two films I gave a 6/6 to this year were documentaries (They Shall Not Grow Old, and Apollo 11 IMAX).

I might have to change my rating system to something resembling yours. Less controversial lol.

[webstar1000]

Joker and John Wick and Endgame I LOVED. Joker for me Is a near perfect film.

As much as I enjoyed all 3 of those, I don't think any of them warrant a perfect rating... BUT, I watched Joker in theater a second time and I think I might have graded it too low my first time around. I actually appreciated it much more on a second viewing.

The only two films I gave a 6/6 to this year were documentaries (They Shall Not Grow Old, and Apollo 11 IMAX).

I might have to change my rating system to something resembling yours. Less controversial lol.

No and I agree but for me... they were close as I said with Joker as close as you can get. This year has been a great year for me and movies. I loved so many of them

[Mattrick]

I don't both with looking for the perfect film when it comes to ratings. For me it's pretty simple: 5 is excellent, 4 is very good, 3 is fine, 2 is not very good, 1 is terrible.



I don't bother with giving things half stars when I rate a film (except on Letterboxd - The Lighthouse is 5 on there, Parasite 4 1/2) because giving half stars when I'm rating out of five just means I'm really rating out of ten. I know people that give movies grades out of 100 so one movie will be a 92 and another will be an 89 and I just think...wtf could the difference between an 89 and a 92 be? Was the ADR not up to par in a scene? Was the foley bad? Did you not like a hat someone wore? What?



I don't like to think about ratings too much so I like my five point scale which is more about the realm of quality it is in than anything specific. I give a lot of films 4s and 5s because I really like a lot of films that I watch. They need that extra something to hit 5 stars, but I'd say I watch 10-15 new films a year (to me, not necessarily made this year) that earn 5 stars. I'm up to 7 5's (Secrets and Lies, The Hateful 8, Toy Story 4, Won't You Be My Neighbour, John Wick 3, The Lighthouse, Parasite) for this year, but I also have 21 4's. Only 7 movies new movies this year are between a 1-3

[fernandito]

Yeah I'm liking that system the more and more I think about it. I'll give it a shot next time I write a review.

I'm probably just conditioned by IMDB to vote out of 10

[Mattrick]

A Walk Among Tombstones is a really good film. I'm surprised it's only got a 6.5 on imdb. I wonder how many people expected to see something like Taken and were surprised at getting an excellently crafted slow burn suspense film with solid performances and great direction that takes the time to tell a solid story.

[WeDealInLead]

When I see a rating out of 10, all I see is different degrees of fail if the rating is below 5. What's the point?

[Randall Flagg]

Saw the movie several weeks ago, but forgot to post a review.


Jexi:


A more current and more upbeat version of 2013's "Her", this movie about a phone operating system commandeering/domineering it's owners life was quite funny and I really enjoyed the scenes shot in San Francisco. The "no left turn on Market St." scenes are priceless. Wanda Sykes almost steals the movie as the wisecracking cell phone store clerk.

Forget that the movie was critically panned, just see it and enjoy it-you will!


4/6 beers on the RFSRS

[kingfan2323]

A Walk Among Tombstones is a really good film. I'm surprised it's only got a 6.5 on imdb. I wonder how many people expected to see something like Taken and were surprised at getting an excellently crafted slow burn suspense film with solid performances and great direction that takes the time to tell a solid story.

Good call. Liked it too.

looking for: NOS4A2 (sub press)
Dead Zone 1st/1st, Boy's Life S/L

[webstar1000]

Ford vs Ferrari is SO WELL DONE. Both the main guys killed it but Bale was incredible.
That man deserves so much more recognition. A solid movie and no slow parts in 2.5 hour run time. I found Doctor Sleep way to long at this same time but not this movie. It’s awesome and so glad I went to see it. I dare say this is now in my top 5 for the year. What a year in film for Me and still Star Wars to come. 9/10


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[DoctorZaius]

Totally agree Kris! I just got back from Ford -vs- Ferrari, and it's easily the best time I have had at the movies this year. Loved every minute of it. Bale is a revelation! The man is so good. 10/10!

[Still Servant]

Am I the only person here that has seen Jojo Rabbit so far? I know it's not open everywhere yet, but I really hope people go out and catch this one. Hopefully, a few of you have seen it or see it soon because I'd love to hear your thoughts.

For me, it's an absolutely delightful film. Taika Waititi manages to balance satirical humor with powerful dramatic moments to perfection.

After my recent string of movies (Parasite, Lighthouse, Jojo Rabbit) I'm starting to think that 2019 might be the strongest year of the decade for film. It's still early and I really have to sit down with my lists, but damn we've had some good stuff this year, and there's still more to come out.

[M_O_O_N]

Am I the only person here that has seen Jojo Rabbit so far?...

I saw the trailer for it at the theater and was thinking at the time, "Um...what??"

[Still Servant]

Am I the only person here that has seen Jojo Rabbit so far?...

I saw the trailer for it at the theater and was thinking at the time, "Um...what??"

Yeah, it's certainly different. The same director all made What We Do in the Shadows, which is also great. It's a mockumentary about vampires in the same mold as Spinal Tap.

[Randall Flagg]

The Irishman:

Martin Scorcese seems to have cast everyone who is a who's who's in previous gangster movies in this one. Robert DeNiro an 80 something hit man now living in a retirement home reminisces about his rise from being an Army soldier who ostensibly committed war crimes returns from the war and works as a teamster trucker. Happenstance causes him to run in to Joe Pesci, and though DeNiro is Irish, his years in Italy during the war helped him learn Italian. Almost "Forrest Gump" like, Deniro's character seems to be in and around major US events during the 60's, 70's, and 80's.


Tasked with "helping" Teamster President Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino in an Oscar worthy performance), he ultimately is tasked with taking care of the problem.


With a 3.5 hour running time, the movie is like a sumptuous 9 course meal. Never boring, but moving at a slow rush, you will want to enjoy every morsel.



5.5/6 beers on the RFSRS, I predict numerous Oscar nominations and awards.



Note: The movie begins streaming on Netflix in a few weeks, and although quite enjoyable on a large screen with Dolby Atmos, I think anyone with a competent home theater system will be fine viewing it at home.

[webstar1000]

Am I the only person here that has seen Jojo Rabbit so far? I know it's not open everywhere yet, but I really hope people go out and catch this one. Hopefully, a few of you have seen it or see it soon because I'd love to hear your thoughts.

For me, it's an absolutely delightful film. Taika Waititi manages to balance satirical humor with powerful dramatic moments to perfection.

After my recent string of movies (Parasite, Lighthouse, Jojo Rabbit) I'm starting to think that 2019 might be the strongest year of the decade for film. It's still early and I really have to sit down with my lists, but damn we've had some good stuff this year, and there's still more to come out.

I Cannot agree more on the year being one of the best of the decade and maybe ever for me. So many amazing films!!


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[Still Servant]

What makes it so strong is not just the Artsy stuff. We got a lot of really good mainstream films as well. Very well rounded