Rate The Last Movie You Saw.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed The Magnificent 7 today, Imax 2D.

Denzel and the director have a connection that works. Gorgeously filmed, and thankfully no shaky camera or even worse-quick cuts in a fight (every fight in the Bourne movies).
Too casual of a buildup, but the last 25 minutes (10,000 rounds of ammo and 100 LBS of dynamite) hit the mark.
Many of the "PC" things included will end up dating the movie but also reflecting the current times.

4/6 Beers on the RFSRS (Imax added 1 beer).

[webstar1000]

I caught Purge this weekend... Just silly. 6/10. And did anyone catch The Good Neighbor?? Wow... 9/10. It was a really well done movie. Creepy and fun. Great ending too!

[allasorte]

I caught Purge this weekend... Just silly. 6/10. And did anyone catch The Good Neighbor?? Wow... 9/10. It was a really well done movie. Creepy and fun. Great ending too!

Agreed. I'm lower on the purge saga. Good idea but off for me 4/10 for all of them. As for Jimmy Caan in The Good Neighbor, I thoroughly enjoyed it 8/10.
Watched The Nice Guys last night. Pretty good dark comedy. Truly enjoyed the characters and the chemistry between Crow and Gosling. Plus loved Gosling's daughter. 7/10

[Randall Flagg]

Masterminds-Every attempt in the world to be funny (or maybe I wasn't in on the joke and we are to laugh at those who laughed).
2/6 on the RFSRS

Should have titled it "Masterbates". At least that way people could have entertained themselves and come out of the theater satisfied.

[DoctorZaius]

Just took the family to see Kubo and the Two Strings. Beautiful animation. Really impressive film overall. A bit sad in the end. Definitely not the usually animated tale we have become used to. Highly recommended.

[Ricky]

I agree. The stop-motion was really good. I liked the movie too, just thought it was a little slow getting started.

[Still Servant]

Mega Movie Round-Up featuring mini reviews from The Magnificent Seven, Hell or High Water, Sully, The Nice Guys and much more! (http://bit.ly/MoveMikeQuickFlicks)

[zelig]

I thought this was a great movie, and an amazing true story. Terrific acting, really well cast and so well executed. 9/10.

The Imitation Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/?ref_=nm_knf_i1)

[allasorte]

I thought this was a great movie, and an amazing true story. Terrific acting, really well cast and so well executed. 9/10.

The Imitation Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/?ref_=nm_knf_i1)

Movie made me love Cumberbatch. Great actor of today!

[allasorte]

Just took the family to see Kubo and the Two Strings. Beautiful animation. Really impressive film overall. A bit sad in the end. Definitely not the usually animated tale we have become used to. Highly recommended.

Not sure how old the kids are or what you guys are into, but I recently watched Final Fantasy XV Kingsglaive. Wow. The animation was beyond what I thought animators could do. And a couple Game of Thrones characters were main voices. I shockingly really enjoyed this animated movie. 7/10 I haven't seen Kubo.

[webstar1000]

The new XMEN... I LOVED IT. 9/10... really not sure why some did not like it. I was thrilled!!!

[allasorte]

The new XMEN... I LOVED IT. 9/10... really not sure why some did not like it. I was thrilled!!!

I like this trilogy more them most when it comes to the super hero trends. I think it might be because of the cartoon when I was a kid. I loved it as well, liked this prequel trilogy more then the other one. I feel Fassbender and Macavoy have a lot to do with it....plus amazing special affects. And quicksilver!

[Mattrick]

Just took the family to see Kubo and the Two Strings. Beautiful animation. Really impressive film overall. A bit sad in the end. Definitely not the usually animated tale we have become used to. Highly recommended.

Not sure how old the kids are or what you guys are into, but I recently watched Final Fantasy XV Kingsglaive. Wow. The animation was beyond what I thought animators could do. And a couple Game of Thrones characters were main voices. I shockingly really enjoyed this animated movie. 7/10 I haven't seen Kubo.

Is it better than The Spirits Within. I still haven't seen an CGI film that wowed me with such insane animation.

[allasorte]

Just took the family to see Kubo and the Two Strings. Beautiful animation. Really impressive film overall. A bit sad in the end. Definitely not the usually animated tale we have become used to. Highly recommended.

Not sure how old the kids are or what you guys are into, but I recently watched Final Fantasy XV Kingsglaive. Wow. The animation was beyond what I thought animators could do. And a couple Game of Thrones characters were main voices. I shockingly really enjoyed this animated movie. 7/10 I haven't seen Kubo.

Is it better than The Spirits Within. I still haven't seen an CGI film that wowed me with such insane animation.

hmmmmm. It's been awhile since I saw that. I wish I could give you my opinion. I will say I was impressed and surprised with XV. I thought it would be something I would simply fast forward through. I did not. I liked it.

[Still Servant]

The new XMEN... I LOVED IT. 9/10... really not sure why some did not like it. I was thrilled!!!

It just didn't come close to Days of Future Past for me.

[Mattrick]

Kingsglaive has a 7.2 on imdb and 13% on RT haha

[Still Servant]

I'm not sure what people hated about The Girl on the Train, but I thought it was pretty good. It's not as good as Gone Girl, but it kept me guessing. I haven't read the book, but my sister said it was pretty faithful. Also, Emily Blunt, whom I love, really solidified herself has a great leading actress.

[Ricky]

Just saw The Girl on the Train today and it was really faithful to the book. I can't think of anything important that they really changed, aside from cutting some of the repetition from the book (which benefited the movie). I enjoyed it and it kept me entertained even though I knew what was coming. Emily Blunt (and Haley Bennett) was also really good.

[Heather19]

Glad to hear you both enjoyed it. I was wanting to see it, then I started hearing all these horrible reviews so it got knocked off my radar. Now I want to see it again.

[Ricky]

I haven't seen any bad reviews, only good ones, so that's surprising to hear. It's not a bad movie at all. I think it's a case of people either a) comparing it to Gone Girl or; b) not liking it because a lot of Rachel's actions make her unlikable (though I think that's more in the book than the movie). I think you'll enjoy it, Heather.

[Still Servant]

I thought Emily Blunt displayed one of the more realistic and genuine portrayals of alcoholism and the effects it has on one's life, as well as the effects it has on the people in their lives that I've ever seen.

[Tommy]

Good to hear it's not as bad as some of the reviews on RT suggest. I loved that book and am looking foward to seeing the film.

I saw Cafe Society last weekend at the discount theater. Who knew Kristen Stewart could act??? Other then that, it was nostalgic, funny, elegant and mournful. The folks in the movie seem to wind up in places they like at the end but somehow still seem unsure they've made the right decision. The gangster subplot was funny and surprisingly, I think this is the most violent of Allen's movies. A solid film. (3/4)

[mae]

I saw Cafe Society last weekend at the discount theater. Who knew Kristen Stewart could act???

Check out Clouds of Sils Maria.

[Randall Flagg]

Finally viewed The Good Neighbor today. Enjoyed it quite a bit. 4/6 beers on the RFSRS.

[Mattrick]

I haven't seen any bad reviews, only good ones, so that's surprising to hear. It's not a bad movie at all. I think it's a case of people either a) comparing it to Gone Girl or; b) not liking it because a lot of Rachel's actions make her unlikable (though I think that's more in the book than the movie). I think you'll enjoy it, Heather.

Nothing annoys me more than people saying something isn't good because the character(s) aren't likeable...like every movie needs characters filled with good guys and gals who are eager to help you move or something. Give me a movie with unlikable character over a bunch of characters trying really hard to be my friend any day. One of the big reasons I liked Gone Girl is because NONE of the characters are likeable, but they are all solid characters.

[webstar1000]

Finally viewed The Good Neighbor today. Enjoyed it quite a bit. 4/6 beers on the RFSRS.

Yeah I was surprised by it to man. Enjoyed it a lot!


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[Ricky]

I thought Emily Blunt displayed one of the more realistic and genuine portrayals of alcoholism and the effects it has on one's life, as well as the effects it has on the people in their lives that I've ever seen.

Agreed. She did the book's character justice, especially in that regard.

[Still Servant]

I saw Cafe Society last weekend at the discount theater. Who knew Kristen Stewart could act???

Check out Clouds of Sils Maria.

She got Oscar buzz for that one if I remember correctly.

[zelig]

I stumbled upon this documentary on Netflix. I really enjoyed it. A must for us video game geeks. You'll get a kick out of it. Ernie Cline makes an appearance too. Oh, and GRRM.

Atari: Game Over (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3715406/)

[Still Servant]

I stumbled upon this documentary on Netflix. I really enjoyed it. A must for us video game geeks. You'll get a kick out of it. Ernie Cline makes an appearance too. Oh, and GRRM.

Atari: Game Over (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3715406/)

Yeah, that was really well done. Very informative. I'm hoping you've seen King of Kong. Another must for gamers.

[zelig]

I stumbled upon this documentary on Netflix. I really enjoyed it. A must for us video game geeks. You'll get a kick out of it. Ernie Cline makes an appearance too. Oh, and GRRM.

Atari: Game Over (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3715406/)

Yeah, that was really well done. Very informative. I'm hoping you've seen King of Kong. Another must for gamers.

I haven't seen King of Kong yet but will probably watch that next. I seem to be on a gamer documentary kick right now. Currently watching Man vs Snake.

[Still Servant]

I stumbled upon this documentary on Netflix. I really enjoyed it. A must for us video game geeks. You'll get a kick out of it. Ernie Cline makes an appearance too. Oh, and GRRM.

Atari: Game Over (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3715406/)

Yeah, that was really well done. Very informative. I'm hoping you've seen King of Kong. Another must for gamers.

I haven't seen King of Kong yet but will probably watch that next. I seem to be on a gamer documentary kick right now. Currently watching Man vs Snake.

It's fantastic, I think you'll love it.

I literally just got back from a retro games convention and one of the panels was the director a video game doc called Insert Coin: Inside Midway's '90s Revolution. It looks good. I will also have to check out Man vs. Snake.

[zelig]

Will make a note of that thanks. King of Kong isn't on Netflix so will have to rent that through Amazon. Sounds good though.

Man vs. Snake was great. I thought it was really well made and an inspiring story of endurance and dedication to be ranked #1. I don't know how these guys did what they did.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed "A Man Called Ove" yesterday. Swedish film with English subtitles. Darkly humorous, tender and sweet. A bit predictable, however a surprise or two awaits.

I give it 4/6 on the RFSPRS.

[mae]

That's Sweden's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar this year. Doubt it gets a nom, but possible.

[Randall Flagg]

"Keeping up with the Joneses"

So desperately unfunny, I almost wanted my money back. I give it 1/6 beers on the RFSRS. It gets 1 beer because of How good Gal Gadot looked in lingerie, and the Snake scene.

[fernandito]

After catching it in theaters and swearing never to watch it again, I ended up buying Spectre on the cheap because a) time is the enemy of memory, and b) I own the other 3 Craig-Bond films and wanted to complete the collection.

"Maybe" I thought, "I was too harsh on it and I'll enjoy it much more this time around."

Nope.

What a dull, lifeless, messy, completely idiotic film. It shits all over the previous three and doesn't even have the decency to be mildly entertaining during the action scenes. I'm actually offended that someone was paid millions of dollars to pen that film.. and I'm more upset with myself for having dropped the cash on it.

[Mattrick]

Is Spectre worse than Quantum of Shitpile, which I never watched? I've had Spectre for like 8 months and haven't watched it yet.

[fernandito]

You'll yearn for the mediocrity of Quantum after watching Spectre.

[Still Servant]

I own the other 3 Craig-Bond films and wanted to complete the collection.

I feel that. That's the only reason why I will own it eventually.

What elevates Spectre abot QoS for me is the opening scene. I agree though, I was very disappointed especially considering how good Skyfall was.

[webstar1000]

BFG... Stellar special effects but pretty boring. 5/10

And Finding Dory... again cute with a few laughs but no where near as good as the first one. 7/10

[webstar1000]

I would have to say Doctor Strange was my favourite Marvel movie!! Wow! 9.5/10! So good and Bennidick killed it! A side note... if any of you have the new Theater seats DBox... man oh man. It was like a roller coaster for 2 hours. My first time and I will never go back to the old way!!!

[Ricky]

Just looked up DBox. Never heard of it until you mentioned it, but it looks cool!

[Still Servant]

I would have to say Doctor Strange was my favourite Marvel movie!! Wow! 9.5/10! So good and Bennidick killed it! A side note... if any of you have the new Theater seats DBox... man oh man. It was like a roller coaster for 2 hours. My first time and I will never go back to the old way!!!

I remember going to the new casino that opened in my state 20 years ago and they had a theater with similar seats. The only thing they showed there was a rapids movie that simulated like you were in the boat. The seats moved and shook. It was cool, but sometimes I just want to relax in the movie theater. I'm sure the technology is even better than it was 20 years ago.

I admit that D-Box seats paired with VR is the future of cinema.

[webstar1000]

Omg guys.... it is unreal. 10 years in our homes too.. maybe sooner. When the movie was not on earth and they were fighting you get goosebumps in those Seats. GO TRY a movie.... man what a rush!!


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[allasorte]

I would have to say Doctor Strange was my favourite Marvel movie!! Wow! 9.5/10! So good and Bennidick killed it! A side note... if any of you have the new Theater seats DBox... man oh man. It was like a roller coaster for 2 hours. My first time and I will never go back to the old way!!!

Pretty much what Kris said.
I wish he would have spent more time training though. That information was interesting.

[Shannon]

Saw Trolls with Rose yesterday, awesome, 4/5. One scene had me in tears, lol.

[Heather19]

Went to see Girl on the Train. I really enjoyed it. I had heard neg stuff about it so it kinda turned me away from rushing out to see it, but then I remember a few of you posting some positive stuff so it got back on my radar. Really glad I went, and I'm not sure where there were any negative reviews. I didn't read the book, so it kept me guessing and I never saw the end coming.

[Mattrick]

Said in the horror section but Maggie was an awful movie, made more awful because there were positives, mostly the performances by Breslin and Arnold, but the filmmakers really let them down.

Seeing Arrival Friday. I'm not what to think of it going in.

[Still Servant]

Went to see Girl on the Train. I really enjoyed it. I had heard neg stuff about it so it kinda turned me away from rushing out to see it, but then I remember a few of you posting some positive stuff so it got back on my radar. Really glad I went, and I'm not sure where there were any negative reviews. I didn't read the book, so it kept me guessing and I never saw the end coming.

It's one of those films that surprised me it got so much hate. I'm not sure what people didn't like about it exactly.

[Ricky]

Went to see Girl on the Train. I really enjoyed it. I had heard neg stuff about it so it kinda turned me away from rushing out to see it, but then I remember a few of you posting some positive stuff so it got back on my radar. Really glad I went, and I'm not sure where there were any negative reviews. I didn't read the book, so it kept me guessing and I never saw the end coming.

Glad you liked it, Heather. In regards to the negativity, I think because the book's narrative style was compared to Gone Girl about eighteen million times, people were expecting Gone Girl 2.0 at the movies. I thought Gone Girl was more polished and suspenseful, but really the two are totally different stories and styles of writing. There were a couple things I thought the movie could've done better, but overall there's not much I can think of that it did "wrong."

Matt, let us know how Arrival is. I want to see it, but I'm not quite at the must-rush-out-to-see-it-opening-weekend feeling yet.

[fernandito]

I can't wait for Arrival.

Science Fiction directed by Denis Vilaneuve? I'm down.

[webstar1000]

There isn't a bad review out for Arrival... not only that... every one you read is a glowing review.


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[Heather19]

Went to see Girl on the Train. I really enjoyed it. I had heard neg stuff about it so it kinda turned me away from rushing out to see it, but then I remember a few of you posting some positive stuff so it got back on my radar. Really glad I went, and I'm not sure where there were any negative reviews. I didn't read the book, so it kept me guessing and I never saw the end coming.

Glad you liked it, Heather. In regards to the negativity, I think because the book's narrative style was compared to Gone Girl about eighteen million times, people were expecting Gone Girl 2.0 at the movies. I thought Gone Girl was more polished and suspenseful, but really the two are totally different stories and styles of writing. There were a couple things I thought the movie could've done better, but overall there's not much I can think of that it did "wrong."

Matt, let us know how Arrival is. I want to see it, but I'm not quite at the must-rush-out-to-see-it-opening-weekend feeling yet.

I've heard it compared to Gone Girl, and I can see why. I feel like they both have a similar feel to them, even though they are also very different. That said, I actually enjoyed this one a lot more than Gone Girl.

[Still Servant]

There isn't a bad review out for Arrival... not only that... every one you read is a glowing review.


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It's pretty amazing in this day and age. Somebody will give it a negative review I'm sure. I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Denis Villeneuve
is one of my favorite directors right now.

[webstar1000]

There isn't a bad review out for Arrival... not only that... every one you read is a glowing review.


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It's pretty amazing in this day and age. Somebody will give it a negative review I'm sure. I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Denis Villeneuve
is one of my favorite directors right now.

Me too. Have been for some time. Hoping to catch it this weekend!


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[Randall Flagg]

Viewed "Arrival" today. Stunning movie visually and aurally (credit to a professional reviewer who said the sound was like an oboe and a violin held underwater).
Brilliant concept that ties current fears and isolationism into an "Alien" contact.
I have to be careful to not spoil, but Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner acting with what appears to be with no makeup (stressed, thus not looking great), were impressive.

5.5/6 Beers on the RFSRS.

Spoilers coming. DO NOT OPEN unless you wish to.

The idea of time not being linear as a line would be, but more spherical is wonderful. Being in time is like being in the middle of a liquid sphere. All time for the individual is occurring at the same time, and is equidistant from the center. Brilliant.

The cepholod concept complete with "ink squirts" and "starfish appendages" is amazing.

Amy Adams is a "cunning linguist"

[Merlin1958]

Viewed "Arrival" today. Stunning movie visually and aurally (credit to a professional reviewer who said the sound was like an oboe and a violin held underwater).
Brilliant concept that ties current fears and isolationism into an "Alien" contact.
I have to be careful to not spoil, but Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner acting with what appears to be with no makeup (stressed, thus not looking great), were impressive.

5.5/6 Beers on the RFSRS.

Spoilers coming. DO NOT OPEN unless you wish to.

The idea of time not being linear as a line would be, but more spherical is wonderful. Being in time is like being in the middle of a liquid sphere. All time for the individual is occurring at the same time, and is equidistant from the center. Brilliant.

The cepholod concept complete with "ink squirts" and "starfish appendages" is amazing.

Amy Adams is a "cunning linguist"


LOL Well, now it is a "must see" for me and my apparently depraved cranium!!! lol

[mae]

Very much looking forward to Arrival, reminds me somewhat of Contact, which is a great film.

Did experience Doctor Strange this afternoon. Very highly recommended. Really trippy and fun. Probably one of the best Marvel movies to date for me. One of the outstanding parts was the score, which was top-notch, and I loved the Pink Floyd inspired rework of the main theme during the closing credits. Pure genius:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9eE8T1-jX4

[Merlin1958]

Good to hear, Pablo. It will definitely be on my "must see" list thanks to your recommendation!!!

[webstar1000]

Just left Hacksaw Ridge. 11/10. Hands down this was my favourite movie in the last few years. Powerful isn't the word.... Gibson is back. I hope it get nominated for an Academy.... it deserves it. Best war movie made thus far. LOVED IT!


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[Shannon]

... Better than Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers?

[webstar1000]

... Better than Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers?

Yes Shannon, it is my favourite war movie and better than them.



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[Randall Flagg]

Better than Patton, Apocalypse Now, Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan, Empire of the Sun?
Surely you jest.

[webstar1000]

Better than Patton, Apocalypse Now, Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan, Empire of the Sun?
Surely you jest.

Nope, go see it. I went with 5 other people and they all said the same thing. It was their fav war movie of all time too. I am going t earth Saving Private Ryan again here soon to confirm as that was one of my fav of all time till now! Go see it RF...


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[webstar1000]

Hard to believe what he did but he movie is 95% truth... which blew us away too. Gibson even left some things out cause it was so unbelievable and he thought audiences would find it too much...


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[Randall Flagg]

I think you are suffering from "latest greatest movie" syndrome. I'd suggest a reasonable wait and a re-viewing of the movies mentioned above before declaring Hacksaw Ridge the GOAT.
Excellent is one thing, but with one viewing and little reflection, the declaring of Hacksaw Ridge as the GOAT, might be premature.

[Still Servant]

... Better than Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers?

Yes Shannon, it is my favourite war movie and better than them.



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I loved Hacksaw Ridge, but Webstar is high again. Not necessarily on drugs either, it's called recent movie high, which RF is referring to as well. It doesn't come close to Saving Private Ryan. It's a top 15 war movie of all-time though. Easy.

I saw Arrival last night and it's not the masterpiece some are making it out to be, but it's still a very good movie. The film is very timely and, without spoiling anything, asks some very intriguing questions.

Pablo, you're on the right track. Arrival is kind of a cross between Contact and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

I will warn people though. Arrival has the feel of films that Hollywood doesn't really make anymore. What I mean by that is that the film, especially the beginning, is very deliberate. Those familiar with Denis Villeneuve's previous films will kind of know what to expect. Sicario and Enemy had similar pacing.

At the end of the day, I didn't love it quite as much as some, but it's still one of the best films of the year.

[allasorte]

Better than Patton, Apocalypse Now, Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan, Empire of the Sun?
Surely you jest.

And Platoon
And let us not forget Tropic Thunder :)

[webstar1000]

... Better than Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers?

Yes Shannon, it is my favourite war movie and better than them.



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I loved Hacksaw Ridge, but Webstar is high again. Not necessarily on drugs either, it's called recent movie high, which RF is referring to as well. It doesn't come close to Saving Private Ryan. It's a top 15 war movie of all-time though. Easy.

I saw Arrival last night and it's not the masterpiece some are making it out to be, but it's still a very good movie. The film is very timely and, without spoiling anything, asks some very intriguing questions.

Pablo, you're on the right track. Arrival is kind of a cross between Contact and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

I will warn people though. Arrival has the feel of films that Hollywood doesn't really make anymore. What I mean by that is that the film, especially the beginning, is very deliberate. Those familiar with Denis Villeneuve's previous films will kind of know what to expect. Sicario and Enemy had similar pacing.

At the end of the day, I didn't love it quite as much as some, but it's still one of the best films of the year.

SORRY. But I disagree. The movie was better... it was a true story which for me had more power than one like Saving Private Ryan which is so loosely based on one.. you cannot even really say it is. On Rotten Tomatoes 92% liked Saving and 86% liked Hacksaw.. so yes 6% more critics had a favorable review... but on IMBD they are 8.6 and Hacksaw is 8.7. So I am not "high" on anything.. recent movie or not. I disagree with you an RF... the whole group I was with thought it was better. AND I still do.

[Still Servant]

... Better than Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers?

Yes Shannon, it is my favourite war movie and better than them.



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I loved Hacksaw Ridge, but Webstar is high again. Not necessarily on drugs either, it's called recent movie high, which RF is referring to as well. It doesn't come close to Saving Private Ryan. It's a top 15 war movie of all-time though. Easy.

I saw Arrival last night and it's not the masterpiece some are making it out to be, but it's still a very good movie. The film is very timely and, without spoiling anything, asks some very intriguing questions.

Pablo, you're on the right track. Arrival is kind of a cross between Contact and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

I will warn people though. Arrival has the feel of films that Hollywood doesn't really make anymore. What I mean by that is that the film, especially the beginning, is very deliberate. Those familiar with Denis Villeneuve's previous films will kind of know what to expect. Sicario and Enemy had similar pacing.

At the end of the day, I didn't love it quite as much as some, but it's still one of the best films of the year.

SORRY. But I disagree. The movie was better... it was a true story which for me had more power than one like Saving Private Ryan which is so loosely based on one.. you cannot even really say it is. On Rotten Tomatoes 92% liked Saving and 86% liked Hacksaw.. so yes 6% more critics had a favorable review... but on IMBD they are 8.6 and Hacksaw is 8.7. So I am not "high" on anything.. recent movie or not. I disagree with you an RF... the whole group I was with thought it was better. AND I still do.

Let's not use IMDB ratings. That's user generated. Are you seriously going to make me rip apart a film I really enjoyed? :pullhair: You can say that you like it better than SPR or that to YOU it's is the best war movie ever made, but above you didn't qualify it that way.

The reason we have only seen a handful of World War II movies, and war movies in general since 1998, is because Saving Private Ryan changed the game. Saving Private Ryan is and will always be a more memorable film. It's too early to make that statement because Hacksaw Ridge just came out, but when you talk the pinnacle of war films, I don't think Hacksaw will be the first film people think about. Saving Private Ryan will though.

Also, true story or not, thousands of families in this country could relate to the story in Saving Private Ryan. So many people sent multiple sons to war and many of them didn't come back. My great grandmother sent 7 sons to fight in WWII and they all came back. It didn't have to be completely based on a true story to have impact.

[webstar1000]

Don't rip apart a movie you liked. Haha I would be wrong to ask That of you. I am going to see Hacksaw again though with another movie mate of mine and we are also going to review SPR again same day probably this weekend... as that was my fav war movie till this one. For me the true nature and impact of this film meant a lot. I felt his pain and courage. I just absolutely loved this movie.


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[Still Servant]

Well, there's nothing to rip apart because it was a great movie, but I will highlight a few things that keep it from being the best war film of all-time in my eyes. At least that way you know where I'm coming from.

My biggest complaint, which was also my complaint with American Sniper, is the fact that the secondary characters aren't really fleshed out. Besides Vince Vaughn's character (Vaughn was fantastic by the way) none of the other soldiers really stood out for me. In fact, when a soldier died, I had a hard time remembering who they were. From top to bottom, SPR had numerous characters that all felt well written and real.

Secondly, I thought they may have taken a tad too long to get to the war. I understand they had to set the stage and explain why Private Doss is doing what he's doing and how the other soldiers feel about that. I think they could have done some of that by showing his interactions with his unit when they arrived in Okinawa. Instead, we go from training and then get thrown right into the middle of the shit.

[webstar1000]

Well, there's nothing to rip apart because it was a great movie, but I will highlight a few things that keep it from being the best war film of all-time in my eyes. At least that way you know where I'm coming from.

My biggest complaint, which was also my complaint with American Sniper, is the fact that the secondary characters aren't really fleshed out. Besides Vince Vaughn's character (Vaughn was fantastic by the way) none of the other soldiers really stood out for me. In fact, when a soldier died, I had a hard time remembering who they were. From top to bottom, SPR had numerous characters that all felt well written and real.

Secondly, I thought they may have taken a tad too long to get to the war. I understand they had to set the stage and explain why Private Doss is doing what he's doing and how the other soldiers feel about that. I think they could have done some of that by showing his interactions with his unit when they arrived in Okinawa. Instead, we go from training and then get thrown right into the middle of the shit.

I disagree with the characters as I loved many of them. I REALLY thought Vince killed it to. Man I spit my pop out when he goes "How long have you been dead private?" haha but I do agree a little with it taking too long to get to the way. My only complaint (and it is not that) was that the ending.. see spoiler.

I wanted him to see his family/wife again.. back home... just didn't cap that off for me BUT that was not a big deal... just stood out for me.

[Still Servant]

Well, there's nothing to rip apart because it was a great movie, but I will highlight a few things that keep it from being the best war film of all-time in my eyes. At least that way you know where I'm coming from.

My biggest complaint, which was also my complaint with American Sniper, is the fact that the secondary characters aren't really fleshed out. Besides Vince Vaughn's character (Vaughn was fantastic by the way) none of the other soldiers really stood out for me. In fact, when a soldier died, I had a hard time remembering who they were. From top to bottom, SPR had numerous characters that all felt well written and real.

Secondly, I thought they may have taken a tad too long to get to the war. I understand they had to set the stage and explain why Private Doss is doing what he's doing and how the other soldiers feel about that. I think they could have done some of that by showing his interactions with his unit when they arrived in Okinawa. Instead, we go from training and then get thrown right into the middle of the shit.

I disagree with the characters as I loved many of them. I REALLY thought Vince killed it to. Man I spit my pop out when he goes "How long have you been dead private?" haha but I do agree a little with it taking too long to get to the way.

Could you identify them by name though without looking at IMDB?

Anyway, it seems as though you and I are the only people who have seen the film, and that is a crime. I'm pretty sure we both agree on that.

[webstar1000]

Well, there's nothing to rip apart because it was a great movie, but I will highlight a few things that keep it from being the best war film of all-time in my eyes. At least that way you know where I'm coming from.

My biggest complaint, which was also my complaint with American Sniper, is the fact that the secondary characters aren't really fleshed out. Besides Vince Vaughn's character (Vaughn was fantastic by the way) none of the other soldiers really stood out for me. In fact, when a soldier died, I had a hard time remembering who they were. From top to bottom, SPR had numerous characters that all felt well written and real.

Secondly, I thought they may have taken a tad too long to get to the war. I understand they had to set the stage and explain why Private Doss is doing what he's doing and how the other soldiers feel about that. I think they could have done some of that by showing his interactions with his unit when they arrived in Okinawa. Instead, we go from training and then get thrown right into the middle of the shit.

I disagree with the characters as I loved many of them. I REALLY thought Vince killed it to. Man I spit my pop out when he goes "How long have you been dead private?" haha but I do agree a little with it taking too long to get to the way.

Could you identify them by name though without looking at IMDB?

Anyway, it seems as though you and I are the only people who have seen the film, and that is a crime. I'm pretty sure we both agree on that.

We sure do mate!


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[allasorte]

I have not seen Hacksaw Ridge. Honestly, I saw the preview and it looks like something that really doesn't interest me. However, since a couple of you guys have talked about it, I will see it, but whenever it comes out of the theaters.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed hacksaw ridge yesterday. Powerful compelling film. I agree the build-up was a bit slow. I also thought the opening (which seemed to be the battle at the end) was unnecessary.

5/6 beers on the RFSRS

[fernandito]

I love war films and I like Mel Gibson... but idk, Hacksaw Ridge has just not grabbed me. I'm sure I'll watch it when it's out on DVD, but it's highly unlikely I'll pay to see it in theaters.

[Still Servant]

Viewed hacksaw ridge yesterday. Powerful compelling film. I agree the build-up was a bit slow. I also thought the opening (which seemed to be the battle at the end) was unnecessary.

5/6 beers on the RFSRS

And now for the big question, is it better than Saving Private Ryan?


I love war films and I like Mel Gibson... but idk, Hacksaw Ridge has just not grabbed me. I'm sure I'll watch it when it's out on DVD, but it's highly unlikely I'll pay to see it in theaters.

Really? I'm surprised.

[fernandito]

I think it's because Andrew Garfield annoys me lol.

[webstar1000]

I think it's because Andrew Garfield annoys me lol.

He was really good! Vince v. Was my fav though!


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[Still Servant]

I think it's because Andrew Garfield annoys me lol.

That's right, I think I remember you mentioning you didn't like him.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed hacksaw ridge yesterday. Powerful compelling film. I agree the build-up was a bit slow. I also thought the opening (which seemed to be the battle at the end) was unnecessary.

5/6 beers on the RFSRS

And now for the big question, is it better than Saving Private Ryan?



No.
I wouldn't put it in my top 10 war movies. Top 20 yes.

[webstar1000]

Viewed hacksaw ridge yesterday. Powerful compelling film. I agree the build-up was a bit slow. I also thought the opening (which seemed to be the battle at the end) was unnecessary.

5/6 beers on the RFSRS

And now for the big question, is it better than Saving Private Ryan?



No.
I wouldn't put it in my top 10 war movies. Top 20 yes.

I am shocked. So many I have spoken to seem to like to more that you guys.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed "Nocturnal Animals" today.

I love art for arts sake, even though on occasion it needs to be expalined to someone as obtuse as I am.

Opening with a Hyper-Zaftig public art display*, we get a movie with a book inside, but search for life in the story. Are we the participants in some wonderful; as yet to be explained-understood, art exhibit, or are we unwitting fools?

Sorry to say, but I'm unsure.
Susan (Amy Adams) looks and acts like the soul-less person she has become. Never a real artist, yet educated at the highest level, she hates what she does (as a line in the movie refers to, we all hate what we choose).
Left alone after her trophy husband, while having an affair, goes on a business trip to close a deal that will retrieve them from financial distress; in a sleep deprived weekend, She reads the yet to be published novel written by her ex-husband.
The novel-dedicated to "Susan" is perhaps the best part of the movie. Representing the pain and loss Susan has inflicted upon him, she reads the ARC in a sleep deprived state, literally dropping the book during excruciating scenes to return to her empty designer L.A concrete mansion (mausoleum?) Susan begins to correlate the pain of the people in the novel to the pain she has inflicted upon her ex.

Great "Art Movie". I need to digest it.

3.5/6 Beers on The RFSRS (subject to change-if I figure the movie out, I'll make it 4/6, but if I wake up tomorrow and want my $7 back, it goes down to 3/6).

*Perhaps the most audacious acting by obese women, I can only imagine it is meant to directly expose Hollywood's infatuation with anorexic "perfect" women.

[Tommy]

I saw The Girl on the Train tonight and though it is a faithful adaptation, I think there is too much inner turmoil in the book for it to translate well to film. It probably would have been a more interesting film if I had not read the book first. It felt too long and a bit draggy in places and just didn't stand up compared to the book. I don't think you could have cast the roles any better and the production values were top notch but it lacked the emotional punch of the book. One of my favorite parts was Lisa Kudrow's character saying "Hi, Rachel", that made me chuckle. (2.5/4)

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed Manchester by the Sea yesterday. Very tedious. Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting. I can't believe this movie is a possible Oscar nominee.
1/6 on the RFSRS. I want my 2.5 hours of life back so I can watch paint dry.

[Ricky]

Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting.

This is the problem I have with a lot of Oscar nominees. So what if the acting is stellar if the story is boring and the plot non-existent?

[divemaster]

Viewed Manchester by the Sea yesterday. Very tedious. Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting. I can't believe this movie is a possible Oscar nominee.
1/6 on the RFSRS. I want my 2.5 hours of life back so I can watch paint dry.

I haven't seen Manchester by the Sea but I absolutely loved You Can Count on Me (easy 5/5 stars for me). Have you seen that? I'm wondering if Manchester is truly tedious, or if our taste in Lonergan's style might just be completely different.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed Manchester by the Sea yesterday. Very tedious. Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting. I can't believe this movie is a possible Oscar nominee.
1/6 on the RFSRS. I want my 2.5 hours of life back so I can watch paint dry.

I haven't seen Manchester by the Sea but I absolutely loved You Can Count on Me (easy 5/5 stars for me). Have you seen that? I'm wondering if Manchester is truly tedious, or if our taste in Lonergan's style might just be completely different.


It doesn't matter to me what Lonergan's "style" is. It's boring.
One can only tolerate so much of the "Eastern Seaboard grumpy fisherman prone to violence, with a drinking problem caused by a traumatic event that we all should consider and watch painfully for hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours, hours and hours and hours....."

Hopefully you get my point. If I want tedium, I'll look in the mirror for 137 minutes.

[Still Servant]

Viewed Manchester by the Sea yesterday. Very tedious. Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting. I can't believe this movie is a possible Oscar nominee.
1/6 on the RFSRS. I want my 2.5 hours of life back so I can watch paint dry.

Oscar nominee? It's the frontrunner to win Best Picture by many accounts right now.

[Heather19]

Oh man, I really want to see it. Was hoping it would open nearby me this weekend. Now you've got me second guessing going to see it.

[webstar1000]

Arrival tonight... CANNOT WAIT!

[Still Servant]

Arrival tonight... CANNOT WAIT!

Webstar don't read until after you see the movie:

You won't like it.

[webstar1000]

What!!?? LOVED IT. Thought provoking and well done. Much how I think it would go in real life. Ending was superb.... 9/10 for me


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[allasorte]

Arrival tonight... CANNOT WAIT!

Webstar don't read until after you see the movie:

You won't like it.

I didn't like it. Certain things bothered me. Such as Amy Adams on a time frame to figure certain things out and she has NO help. It is all on her. The government gives her no one to help her. No other bright minds out there for the most epic thing in human history?! Besides flawed characters or lack there of, I felt it dragged, lacked a good story, and in a sense nothing happened. I enjoyed the look of the aliens and their unique communication system , but I almost fell asleep on this movie. I was disappointed. 4/10.

[Mattrick]

Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting.

This is the problem I have with a lot of Oscar nominees. So what if the acting is stellar if the story is boring and the plot non-existent?

Plot is overrated. All about character, which is where stellar acting comes in. Not saying I don't love a good plot, but if I was presented with two choices: a great plot with okay characters and minimal plot and great characters, I'm choosing the later. My favourite movies are where the plot is so small you can barely see it, like a Utopian Libertarian government lol. One of the reasons I loved Mad Max: Fury Road so much.

[Heather19]

Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting.

This is the problem I have with a lot of Oscar nominees. So what if the acting is stellar if the story is boring and the plot non-existent?

Plot is overrated. All about character, which is where stellar acting comes in. Not saying I don't love a good plot, but if I was presented with two choices: a great plot with okay characters and minimal plot and great characters, I'm choosing the later. My favourite movies are where the plot is so small you can barely see it, like a Utopian Libertarian government lol. One of the reasons I loved Mad Max: Fury Road so much.

But what about both? I think if a movie is going to be the best it really needs both. And yes you can have stellar acting, but if there's no plot or horrible plot, or bad filmmaking, then I think that detracts from the acting a bit. And should those actors be nominated? Maybe, but is it really a worthy win if the movie isn't that great?

[Randall Flagg]

Just Viewed The Eyes of my Mother (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5225338/)
It's available via VOD on Directv and other services.

This is the type of movie that gets under your skin. Shot in Black and White in an uncertain time period (is it today, or 30 years ago?) and at some sort of farm in a remote area; the movie tells the story of a female child whose mother is murdered by a stranger. The father returns home to discover the murder, and for reasons unclear, imprisons and tortures the intruder in the barn. Years later the father dies and the child/young woman is left alone with the murderer.

I hesitate to say more, but strongly recommend you take the time to see the movie.

6/6 Beers on the RFSRS (one beer added for the 79 minute brevity of the uncomfortable images).
Off-putting, and bleak; it makes you squirm.

Thanks to this movie for helping to erase the 2.5 hours of boredom suffered by viewing MBTS.

[Still Servant]

What!!?? LOVED IT. Thought provoking and well done. Much how I think it would go in real life. Ending was superb.... 9/10 for me


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I stand corrected.

[Mattrick]

Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting.

This is the problem I have with a lot of Oscar nominees. So what if the acting is stellar if the story is boring and the plot non-existent?

Plot is overrated. All about character, which is where stellar acting comes in. Not saying I don't love a good plot, but if I was presented with two choices: a great plot with okay characters and minimal plot and great characters, I'm choosing the later. My favourite movies are where the plot is so small you can barely see it, like a Utopian Libertarian government lol. One of the reasons I loved Mad Max: Fury Road so much.

But what about both? I think if a movie is going to be the best it really needs both. And yes you can have stellar acting, but if there's no plot or horrible plot, or bad filmmaking, then I think that detracts from the acting a bit. And should those actors be nominated? Maybe, but is it really a worthy win if the movie isn't that great?

If the characters are the plot then it hits both. Moonlight, The Revenant, and Hell or High Water are prime examples of recent films like that. I personally feel the more a plot is moved along by character choices than plot developments, the better the film overall because the progression feels natural. When characters are pulled along by a plot they start to feel like devices instead of people. A great example is a road trip movie...there is a destination and a reason for getting there, but the real fun of those movies is spending time with those characters as things happen along the way. Movies that nail both are great too, I just don't encounter them that often anymore. I can forgive a weak plot if the characters are strong and interesting or thoughtful things happen along the way, even if it's only dialogue, like Before Sunrise and it sequels.

[webstar1000]

Just Viewed The Eyes of my Mother (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5225338/)
It's available via VOD on Directv and other services.

This is the type of movie that gets under your skin. Shot in Black and White in an uncertain time period (is it today, or 30 years ago?) and at some sort of farm in a remote area; the movie tells the story of a female child whose mother is murdered by a stranger. The father returns home to discover the murder, and for reasons unclear, imprisons and tortures the intruder in the barn. Years later the father dies and the child/young woman is left alone with the murderer.

I hesitate to say more, but strongly recommend you take the time to see the movie.

6/6 Beers on the RFSRS (one beer added for the 79 minute brevity of the uncomfortable images).
Off-putting, and bleak; it makes you squirm.

Thanks to this movie for helping to erase the 2.5 hours of boredom suffered by viewing MBTS.

Agreed on this movie. I watched it on RF's recommendation.... and wow... just well done. Thanks man!!!


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[DoctorZaius]

Arrival tonight... CANNOT WAIT!

Webstar don't read until after you see the movie:

You won't like it.

Funny, I loved it. One of my favorite films of the year.

[Still Servant]

Arrival tonight... CANNOT WAIT!

Webstar don't read until after you see the movie:

You won't like it.

Funny, I loved it. One of my favorite films of the year.

I loved it too. I thought I had a good handle on some of the films Webstar typically likes, which made me think he wouldn't like Arrival. I thought he'd think it was too slow.

[webstar1000]

Arrival tonight... CANNOT WAIT!

Webstar don't read until after you see the movie:

You won't like it.

Funny, I loved it. One of my favorite films of the year.

I loved it too. I thought I had a good handle on some of the films Webstar typically likes, which made me think he wouldn't like Arrival. I thought he'd think it was too slow.

I just loved the speed of it.... it gave me time to digest each scene more and I found myself REALLY thinking during this movie. The last three times I have been to the theater have been wonderful. Hacksaw Ridge, Doc Strange and this. I hope Rogue One (my next one) will be just as good as these three. I WILL BE doing DBox seats too so that should REALLY KILL IT for the fight scenes I expect in Rogue.

[Mattrick]

I loved it too. I thought I had a good handle on some of the films Webstar typically likes, which made me think he wouldn't like Arrival. I thought he'd think it was too slow.

That was my Dad. "It was boring and slow. It sucked. You should go see something else."

Basically a glowing recommendation for me.

[Merlin1958]

Is it a bad sign that I seem to wait for film's to hit PPV these days with my surround sound, 70" HDTV, blue ray and so forth? lol lol

[allasorte]

Is it a bad sign that I seem to wait for film's to hit PPV these days with my surround sound, 70" HDTV, blue ray and so forth? lol lol

Not at all. I'm in your boat. I only have a 60" so I guess I need a bigger boat. :)
My motto for "watching" is: Thieving from a thief who is more of a thief then a thief, is not thieving.

[Merlin1958]

Is it a bad sign that I seem to wait for film's to hit PPV these days with my surround sound, 70" HDTV, blue ray and so forth? lol lol

Not at all. I'm in your boat. I only have a 60" so I guess I need a bigger boat. :)
My motto for "watching" is: Thieving from a thief who is more of a thief then a thief, is not thieving.


LOL Thankfully, I am not alone!!! lol lol

[fernandito]

Was gonna catch Arrival after work today, but from the looks of it it's going to be a 12 hour day...

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[Shannon]

Moana was a beautiful movie, with a simple story/catchy Disney song formula. Probably the best animation I've seen thus far in a Disney movie.

[webstar1000]

Was gonna catch Arrival after work today, but from the looks of it it's going to be a 12 hour day...

-_________________-

Do yourself a favor.. and get back to see it. What a wonderful original movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ricky]

The Space Between Us: Review (https://reviewsfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/the-space-between-us/)

(I saw this last month at a free screening but am just now posting my review to my blog. It's been on my Word document for weeks.)

Mini-reviews:

Arrival: Enjoyed the story, the focus on language, the aliens, but the pace was a little slow for me. I think I would've preferred it to focus on the alien's gift of language as a way of uniting us, rather than allowing us to see time in a non-linear way. Also, I wish they would've given Jeremy Renner something more to do.

Allied: For me, a case of the trailer not being an accurate portrayal of how the film will play out. In this case, pacing and genre itself. The trailer makes it look like a fast-paced suspenseful film filled with action and intrigue. There are those things, but in small doses. It's actually much more romance than any of those things. Both Pitt and Cotillard were great, the attention to detail (the era-specific clothes, cars, buildings, etc.) was enjoyable as well. It wasn't a bad movie by any means, it just didn't have the sense of urgency or suspense that I was expecting. (I assumed that the movie would start with us knowing Pitt and Cotillard were married, but the film actually takes a while introducing us to them as "co-workers" before they're actually married. Eliminating some of that, or starting the film with them already married, would have helped the pacing, I think.)

[Still Servant]

Viewed Manchester by the Sea yesterday. Very tedious. Good acting doesn't make a boring story exciting. I can't believe this movie is a possible Oscar nominee.
1/6 on the RFSRS. I want my 2.5 hours of life back so I can watch paint dry.

This is what I love about movies. This is what I love about this forum and talking with all of you. How two people can watch the same film and come away with two completely different perspectives is fascinating to me. I loved it. One of the best films I've seen this year. RF is right. It's a slow, deliberate film. It's what I call a slice-of-life film. We are seeing a realistic portrayal of life.



Plot is overrated. All about character, which is where stellar acting comes in. Not saying I don't love a good plot, but if I was presented with two choices: a great plot with okay characters and minimal plot and great characters, I'm choosing the later. My favourite movies are where the plot is so small you can barely see it, like a Utopian Libertarian government lol. One of the reasons I loved Mad Max: Fury Road so much.

I had to go back and quote this statement because Manchester By the Sea is a perfect example of what Matt is talking about. There isn't much plot to Manchester. A guy cares for his brother's son. That's about it, but it's so much more than that. It's certainly the characters that drive the film. Judging by what Matt loves about movies, he should love Manchester By the Sea. I'll be interested in his thoughts.





Allied: For me, a case of the trailer not being an accurate portrayal of how the film will play out. In this case, pacing and genre itself. The trailer makes it look like a fast-paced suspenseful film filled with action and intrigue. There are those things, but in small doses. It's actually much more romance than any of those things. Both Pitt and Cotillard were great, the attention to detail (the era-specific clothes, cars, buildings, etc.) was enjoyable as well. It wasn't a bad movie by any means, it just didn't have the sense of urgency or suspense that I was expecting. (I assumed that the movie would start with us knowing Pitt and Cotillard were married, but the film actually takes a while introducing us to them as "co-workers" before they're actually married. Eliminating some of that, or starting the film with them already married, would have helped the pacing, I think.)

I've heard mixed reviews, but I'm still interested in Allied. I love the time period and I love Zemeckis, so I think it's worth at least a rental.

[mae]

Arrival was amazing.

[webstar1000]

Arrival was amazing.

YES IT WAS:)

[Still Servant]

Nocturnal Animals Full Review (http://popculturedmoviemi.wixsite.com/popculturedmoviemike/nocturnal-animals)

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[Mattrick]

Mike, I'll seeing Manchester soon. Maybe not until the new year, I don't know. I'm going to Ottawa in two weeks and need all the extra cash for that trip as possible. Like last year, Star Wars will eat up too many screens. I'll have to wait a few extra weeks to see all those smaller releases. And, for some strange reason, The Accountant is coming back to my theatre this weekend with five showtimes? Strange. I wonder if it's a mistake and it's supposed to be Manchester but they got the wrong Affleck haha

[fernandito]

I can watch either Nocturnal Animals or Manchester by the Sea this weekend...

Which should I watch?

[webstar1000]

I can watch either Nocturnal Animals or Manchester by the Sea this weekend...

Which should I watch?
Ummm. Rogue One?

[fernandito]

I can watch either Nocturnal Animals or Manchester by the Sea this weekend...

Which should I watch?
Ummm. Rogue One?

I'm catching that on Sunday, actually!

I have a few open hours on Saturday though and I want to fill them with one of those two movies above.

[Ricky]

Saw Why Him? last night. It was pretty good. Lots of laugh-out-loud funny moments (and cringe-worthy ones, too) that had the entire theater laughing. I wouldn't say it's a must-see-in-the-theater type of movie (unless you're looking for a communal experience with an audience), but it's not necessarily a waste either.

[Shannon]

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do The Time Warp Again!: 1/1

Abattoir: 1/1

Fuck, I'm on a roll here.

[webstar1000]

I just did a re-watch of Suicide Squad... I found the re-watch almost unbearable. I enjoyed it much more in the theater.. perhaps because it was the theater and movies are just better on the big screen. I did however like the Joker more and more. I LOVE his laugh and think with a better director he could really shine!

[Mattrick]

Checking out Arrival tomorrow morning :D Either Machester, La La Land, or Nocturnal Animals next Friday.

[allasorte]

I just did a re-watch of Suicide Squad... I found the re-watch almost unbearable. I enjoyed it much more in the theater.. perhaps because it was the theater and movies are just better on the big screen. I did however like the Joker more and more. I LOVE his laugh and think with a better director he could really shine!

I found the first watch through unbearable. You are a better man then me to rough out a second watch :)

[Mattrick]

I just did a re-watch of Suicide Squad... I found the re-watch almost unbearable. I enjoyed it much more in the theater.. perhaps because it was the theater and movies are just better on the big screen. I did however like the Joker more and more. I LOVE his laugh and think with a better director he could really shine!

This happens to me sometimes. I watch a movie and I enjoy it or am unsure how I feel, and the second watch allows me to look at it more objectively. Sometimes you're so busy taking it in the first watch it's really easy to miss a bunch of pros/cons.

[webstar1000]

Star Wars.... Rogue One was so well done. Totally enjoyed it. That last scene though.... still got goosebumps! Solid 9/10 for me!


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[divemaster]

Just got back from La La Land. Had never heard of it until I saw a preview Wednesday prior to my viewing of Nocturnal Animals. I haven't seen too many musicals, but the ones I have seen, I've really liked. Plus, I've always liked Emma Stone. There just something about her...

Anyway, I figured La La Land was a good candidate for a "take the wife with me" movie, which is a rare thing indeed. I really, really enjoyed it. 4 or 4.5 out of 5. My wife liked it also, though wished it had ended differently. I was satisfied with how it ended. Sometimes "bittersweet" is better than "Wow! Everything just worked out so perfectly!"

Although the movie is based on music as the main theme, it's not chock full of musical numbers. There are a couple of "big musical production" set pieces, but most of the "musical spectacle" is rather understated. It works very well, given the way the movie develops.

I'll definitely put this one on my DVD shelf once it gets released.

[Still Servant]

I can watch either Nocturnal Animals or Manchester by the Sea this weekend...

Which should I watch?

I know it's probably too late, but I would have said Manchester.

[Randall Flagg]

"Why Him"


Why me? There were perhaps 10 funny things in the entire movie, and every one of the scenes were in previews/TV ads.
You know a comedy is likely to be a flop when before it's released, they pimp it and spoil what few funny parts there are.

1/6 Beers on the RFSRS

Schindler's List was funnier...

[fernandito]

"Why Him"


Why me? There were perhaps 10 funny things in the entire movie, and every one of the scenes were in previews/TV ads.
You know a comedy is likely to be a flop when before it's released, they pimp it and spoil what few funny parts there are.

1/6 Beers on the RFSRS

Schindler's List was funnier...

This is Bryan Cranston reading your review and realizing he got your money anyways

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[Mattrick]

Schindler's List IS funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLutUEe-owohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLutUEe-owo

I LOVED Nocturnal Animals. Can't say you should see it instead of Manchester By The Sea...I think I wanted to see Manchester more, but anytime I get to see Amy Adams, Gyllenhaal or Shannon on the big screen, I take it. I'm not as emotionally attached to Casey Affleck or Michelle Williams. I think Nocturnal Animals has a certain something something that benefits from the big screen and the loud speakers.

[Still Servant]

Nocturnal Animals is one of the more visually beautiful films of the year for sure. I enjoyed Manchester more though. Affleck gives a career best performance.

[Tommy]

Inferno was bad. Don't watch it. (1/4)

[allasorte]

Inferno was bad. Don't watch it. (1/4)

It was really really bad

[webstar1000]

Nocturnal Animals is one of the more visually beautiful films of the year for sure. I enjoyed Manchester more though. Affleck gives a career best performance.

Nocturnal was awesome... ending left me wanting more though!

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[Sai Sheb]

Schindler's List was funnier...

You only ever watched it for the shower scene...

[Sai Sheb]

I just watched "shark in Venice" one of the funniest films ever... even when the shark bites off a limb that grows back in the next scene... great!!

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed "Fences" yesterday. Powerful performances by several actors-obviously Denzel Washington. Staying faithful to the play does result in several scenes that were much too long, and the movie tends to overuse baseball analogies.
5/6 beers on the RFSRS.

I purposely chose a 10 am showing so the theater wouldn't be crowded. Nonetheless several different people felt compelled to talk to/comment at the movie screen. Very annoying. I can't imagine such a thing would happen at a live theater performance.

[Bev Vincent]

We saw LION last night -- Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) and Nicole Kidman. About a 4-5 year old boy who accidentally gets stuck on a train and goes 1500 km to Calcutta, hopelessly lost, can't even remember the place he came from. Eventually he's adopted by a family in Australia. 20-some years later, he uses Google Earth to try to find his family. A nice, feel-good movie with some moments of child-in-danger and some of Dev Patel's best acting. You don't find out what the title refers to until just before the credits start.

[fernandito]

Amy Adams is my celebrity crush so I have to watch Nocturnal Animals anyway.

[Mattrick]

She's mine, Fernie. Mine.

[DoctorZaius]

Took the family to Rogue One last night. Loved it. Right up there with the best of the Star Wars movies.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed "La La land" yesterday. I am not a fan of musicals, but wanted to see what seems to be a highly regarded movie.
I almost walked out 1 hour into the movie. I appreciated the music and the dancing, but was bored stiff. Just after the 1 hour mark, the Jazz and the story grabbed me a bit. Very predictable movie as far as boy meets girl, dislike each other, fall in love, then break up, etc. Still it became enjoyable. The last ~5-10 minutes where not a word was spoken were a great whirlwind.

3/6 beers on the RFSRS (would have been zero had I walked out).

[Still Servant]

Amy Adams is my celebrity crush so I have to watch Nocturnal Animals anyway.

She's smokin' in Animals. Completely opposite of Arrival where she wore almost no makeup.


Viewed "La La land" yesterday. I am not a fan of musicals, but wanted to see what seems to be a highly regarded movie.
I almost walked out 1 hour into the movie. I appreciated the music and the dancing, but was bored stiff. Just after the 1 hour mark, the Jazz and the story grabbed me a bit. Very predictable movie as far as boy meets girl, dislike each other, fall in love, then break up, etc. Still it became enjoyable. The last ~5-10 minutes where not a word was spoken were a great whirlwind.

3/6 beers on the RFSRS (would have been zero had I walked out).

:scared:

[Randall Flagg]

Amy Adams is my celebrity crush so I have to watch Nocturnal Animals anyway.

She's smokin' in Animals. Completely opposite of Arrival where she wore almost no makeup.


Amy Adams is very compelling.
In Nocturnal Animals she looks like a hot woman at midnight (2am).
In Arrival she looks like the same woman at 7am sans makeup and intoxication.

I think both versions are very beautiful.

[zelig]

Just watched Cafe Society. I've been a Woody Allen fan for as long as I can remember. Once again, I was not disappointed. Really enjoyed it. 8/10.

[Bev Vincent]

Manchester by the Sea -- powerful filmmaking. Solid A.

[zelig]

Mr. Church. I loved it despite some bad reviews. 9/10.

[Mattrick]

Can't beat American Hustle Amy Adams

http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/fashion/daily/2013/12/10/10-american-hustle-beauty-18.w529.h793.jpg

....or maybe you can, with Catch Me If You Can

http://www3.images.coolspotters.com/photos/267840/amy-adams-and-braces-gallery.jpg

[Still Servant]

Manchester by the Sea -- powerful filmmaking. Solid A.

Agreed. Really solid film. One of my favorite films of the year.


Can't beat American Hustle Amy Adams


Adams was a knockout in American Hustle. I must admit, I kind of prefer Amy Adams from Doubt. That habit was sexy.

[DoctorZaius]

Took the kids to see Sing last night for New Years. 10/10 from the kids, and 7/10 from me. Innocent enough, with a great soundtrack.

[Ricky]

I'd probably give it a 7, too. Good singing, good animation, story was not as developed as I would've liked. I took my cousin and he said it was the "best movie ever." But he says that about every movie we see. :lol:

[Bev Vincent]

We saw LA LA LAND yesterday. I would have happily sat there and watched it all over again straightaway.

[Still Servant]

We saw LA LA LAND yesterday. I would have happily sat there and watched it all over again straightaway.

That's great to hear. I'm dying to see it. I hope it opens up near me soon. I've always wanted to walk out and buy another ticket for the film I just watched and see it all over again.

[Still Servant]

The Space Between Us: Review (https://reviewsfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/the-space-between-us/)

(I saw this last month at a free screening but am just now posting my review to my blog. It's been on my Word document for weeks.)

I'm not sure how I missed this when you posted it last month. I had never heard of this film before reading your review. I must say, it sounds really interesting and I immediately put it on my list. It's interesting to see Asa Butterfield in another space movie after Ender's Game. Also, I like Britt Robertson. It's funny how you found the Earth portions of the film more engaging than the space portions.

I'm surprised to see that the film has 0 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. You should submit your review, Ricky. It was very solid.

EDIT: Holy shit! You saw a super early screening. This film doesn't open up until February! Lucky duck. My theater no longer does early screenings.

EDIT AGAIN: This film is directed by the guy who directed Hannah Montana: The Movie. :beat:

[Heather19]

Just finally got around to watching The Wrestler. Really good movie. Mickey Rourke does an amazing job in the film. And that ending...

[Mattrick]

Heather, the scene on the boardwalk? One of the most affecting things I've ever seen in a film. It's such a fantastic film! As a wrestling fan, I have a deeper level of appreciation than someone who isn't. The scene at the legion hall with all the old wrestlers in their broken down bodies? :'( One of my favourite parts of the movie is after he's accepted he's done, and he goes through the 'curtain' at the grocery store, in his mind hearing the roar of the crowd as he's about to make his entrance and when he goes through, silence. Every wrestler will say the same thing. Going through that curtain is a drug and that is why they have trouble leaving the business.

[Heather19]

No the very final second
Where he's up on the ropes and going to take that last dive into the ring. I was on the edge of my seat wondering if he was going to die or live. And then it fades to black....

I have a wrestling question for you. I used to watch WWF all the time in the 80s when I was a kid, but I haven't watched in years. Do they use a lot of props like that these days, like the barb wire, staple gun and ladders? I don't remember anything so extreme from back then.

[fernandito]

The Wrestler is an incredible film and Rourke knocks it out of the park.

[webstar1000]

The Wrestler is an incredible film and Rourke knocks it out of the park.

Did he ever!

[Ricky]

I'm not sure how I missed this when you posted it last month. I had never heard of this film before reading your review. I must say, it sounds really interesting and I immediately put it on my list. It's interesting to see Asa Butterfield in another space movie after Ender's Game. Also, I like Britt Robertson. It's funny how you found the Earth portions of the film more engaging than the space portions.

I'm surprised to see that the film has 0 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. You should submit your review, Ricky. It was very solid.

EDIT: Holy shit! You saw a super early screening. This film doesn't open up until February! Lucky duck. My theater no longer does early screenings.

Thanks, Mike! I think you'd enjoy it. And yeah, the release date has been changed about three different times.

[Mattrick]

No the very final second
Where he's up on the ropes and going to take that last dive into the ring. I was on the edge of my seat wondering if he was going to die or live. And then it fades to black....

I have a wrestling question for you. I used to watch WWF all the time in the 80s when I was a kid, but I haven't watched in years. Do they use a lot of props like that these days, like the barb wire, staple gun and ladders? I don't remember anything so extreme from back then.

Back in the 80's it wasn't anything close to that. The industry changed in the 90's with Extreme Championship Wrestling, and there was some insane wrestling over in Japan. That type of hardcore wrestling was popular in the 90's and bled into the 2000's, but it's mostly a thing of the past. That company though where The Ram wrestled in that match is Combat Zone Wrestling and does exist today. One of the big names in WWE today, Dean Ambrose, actually started out in CZW (if you google images of it you'll see it's every bit what they portray it as in the film), and the guy Mickey Rourke wrestles in that match is an actual wrestler who was in CZW named Necro Butcher. A lot of that movie is sadly extremely true to life for wrestlers of that era. The segment of the old documentary Beyond The Mat about Jake The Snake Roberts is as heartbreaking as The Wrestler. The whole documentary is good, but you should check out the Jake The Snake stuff...the video below is the whole thing but I've time stamped the link to the start of the Jake The Snake stuff.


https://youtu.be/Ryt6uc4Ojes?t=1h5m47s

[Still Servant]

Just finally got around to watching The Wrestler. Really good movie. Mickey Rourke does an amazing job in the film. And that ending...

I'm pretty sure you've seen it, but have you seen Black Swan? Both are Darren Aronofsky films and they are essentially companion pieces.




I have a wrestling question for you. I used to watch WWF all the time in the 80s when I was a kid, but I haven't watched in years. Do they use a lot of props like that these days, like the barb wire, staple gun and ladders? I don't remember anything so extreme from back then.

ECW was famous for this. I used to love watching them late on Saturday nights. At the time, it felt like you were watching something you shouldn't have been watching. WWE now is trying to cater to a younger audience and have cleaned up their act completely.

Living in Connecticut (where WWE headquarters is located), I've had a bunch of connections with the WWE. In the 80's the wrestlers used to come into our movie store all the time. A few years ago, I shot a dance recital and HHH, Stephanie and Vince were in the audience. I told Vince where the bathroom was.


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

I don't watch like I used to anymore.



I'm not sure how I missed this when you posted it last month. I had never heard of this film before reading your review. I must say, it sounds really interesting and I immediately put it on my list. It's interesting to see Asa Butterfield in another space movie after Ender's Game. Also, I like Britt Robertson. It's funny how you found the Earth portions of the film more engaging than the space portions.

I'm surprised to see that the film has 0 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. You should submit your review, Ricky. It was very solid.

EDIT: Holy shit! You saw a super early screening. This film doesn't open up until February! Lucky duck. My theater no longer does early screenings.

Thanks, Mike! I think you'd enjoy it. And yeah, the release date has been changed about three different times.

You're welcome! I've been reading about it and people are a little worried because of the delays.

[Heather19]

No the very final second
Where he's up on the ropes and going to take that last dive into the ring. I was on the edge of my seat wondering if he was going to die or live. And then it fades to black....

I have a wrestling question for you. I used to watch WWF all the time in the 80s when I was a kid, but I haven't watched in years. Do they use a lot of props like that these days, like the barb wire, staple gun and ladders? I don't remember anything so extreme from back then.

Back in the 80's it wasn't anything close to that. The industry changed in the 90's with Extreme Championship Wrestling, and there was some insane wrestling over in Japan. That type of hardcore wrestling was popular in the 90's and bled into the 2000's, but it's mostly a thing of the past. That company though where The Ram wrestled in that match is Combat Zone Wrestling and does exist today. One of the big names in WWE today, Dean Ambrose, actually started out in CZW (if you google images of it you'll see it's every bit what they portray it as in the film), and the guy Mickey Rourke wrestles in that match is an actual wrestler who was in CZW named Necro Butcher. A lot of that movie is sadly extremely true to life for wrestlers of that era. The segment of the old documentary Beyond The Mat about Jake The Snake Roberts is as heartbreaking as The Wrestler. The whole documentary is good, but you should check out the Jake The Snake stuff...the video below is the whole thing but I've time stamped the link to the start of the Jake The Snake stuff.


https://youtu.be/Ryt6uc4Ojes?t=1h5m47s

Never knew wrestling got so extreme. And his portrayal of a retiring wrestler did seem very realistic.



Just finally got around to watching The Wrestler. Really good movie. Mickey Rourke does an amazing job in the film. And that ending...

I'm pretty sure you've seen it, but have you seen Black Swan? Both are Darren Aronofsky films and they are essentially companion pieces.

Yes, absolutely loved Black Swan. It's actually what prompted me to finally watch The Wrestler, as I heard they were companion pieces and I can see why.

[DoctorZaius]

The Wrestler is an incredible film and Rourke knocks it out of the park.

Just watched part of it on Cinemax tonight - Great flick. Marisa Tomei is so hot in it too.

[Still Servant]

The Wrestler is an incredible film and Rourke knocks it out of the park.

Just watched part of it on Cinemax tonight - Great flick. Marisa Tomei is so hot in it too.

Marisa Tomei is hot in everything. If you haven't seen it, check out Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.

[Mattrick]

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead is fantastic. I've seen it a few times now. It's like watching a car wreck in super, super slow motion. It's even harder to watch since Hoffman's passing.

Mike, I'd probably be too giddy if Vince McMahon talked to me.

[webstar1000]

The Girl With All the Gifts... 9/10. What a great movie... to see this and don't look into it first. Trust me... I didn't and was super surprised. I loved it.


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[Still Servant]

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead is fantastic. I've seen it a few times now. It's like watching a car wreck in super, super slow motion. It's even harder to watch since Hoffman's passing.

It really is. Very underrated. It's amazing that Sidney Lumet was in his 80's when he directed that film. Lumet is a personal favorite director of mine. A Lumet documentary was released this year, but I haven't seen it just yet.


Mike, I'd probably be too giddy if Vince McMahon talked to me.

You don't know how bad I wanted this scene to play out:

*Vince saunters up to me*

Vince: Excuse me, could you tell me where the bathroom is?
Me: IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE THE BATHROOM IS!!

[fernandito]

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead is fantastic. I've seen it a few times now. It's like watching a car wreck in super, super slow motion. It's even harder to watch since Hoffman's passing.

It really is. Very underrated. It's amazing that Sidney Lumet was in his 80's when he directed that film. Lumet is a personal favorite director of mine. A Lumet documentary was released this year, but I haven't seen it just yet.

Don't h8 me m8s but I haven't seen this yet.

:rolleyes3:

[Tommy]

I love Lumet as well and BtDKYD definitely ranks with some of his best. I watched The American Masters episode about him last week and could sit and listen to him speak about film all day long. Looking at his IMDB credits, I'm fascinated to learn he did a TV movie remake of Rashomon in 1960. Too bad there's no where to watch it currently. Maybe a copy will surface one day.

[Still Servant]

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead is fantastic. I've seen it a few times now. It's like watching a car wreck in super, super slow motion. It's even harder to watch since Hoffman's passing.

It really is. Very underrated. It's amazing that Sidney Lumet was in his 80's when he directed that film. Lumet is a personal favorite director of mine. A Lumet documentary was released this year, but I haven't seen it just yet.

Don't h8 me m8s but I haven't seen this yet.

:rolleyes3:
I don't hate. Just fix that. I think you'd like it.

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[Heather19]

Finally got to see La La Land. I thought it was a great film (I especially loved all the nods to Rebel Without a Cause in it). And I can't remember if I've seen this mentioned here yet or elsewhere, but I am surprised by all the extreme love for it. And while it's a great movie, it definitely is not one of the best of all time. Unfortunately I haven't seen most of the films that are up for awards this year to see how it ranks among those. I'm really dying to see Manchester By the Sea. Hopefully that one doesn't disappoint.

[Randall Flagg]

In theater waiting for Elle to start. It finally came to a theater that is only 25 miles away.
Weird but there are 25 people here and I'm the youngest.

[Randall Flagg]

I need to digest this movie a bit before posting my mini review.
The word insidious comes to mind.

[Mattrick]

Finally got to see La La Land. I thought it was a great film (I especially loved all the nods to Rebel Without a Cause in it). And I can't remember if I've seen this mentioned here yet or elsewhere, but I am surprised by all the extreme love for it. And while it's a great movie, it definitely is not one of the best of all time. Unfortunately I haven't seen most of the films that are up for awards this year to see how it ranks among those. I'm really dying to see Manchester By the Sea. Hopefully that one doesn't disappoint.

I loved La La Land. It's one of those movies that will be easy to watch a bunch of times. That said, Moonlight is still the best movie of the year.

[Still Servant]

Finally got to see La La Land. I thought it was a great film (I especially loved all the nods to Rebel Without a Cause in it).

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I thought of you when they started referencing Rebel. :lol:


And I can't remember if I've seen this mentioned here yet or elsewhere, but I am surprised by all the extreme love for it. And while it's a great movie, it definitely is not one of the best of all time. Unfortunately I haven't seen most of the films that are up for awards this year to see how it ranks among those.

I've heard a few people mention that, but I don't know where it came from. I haven't heard anybody say it's one of the best films of all-time. Sure, it's being considered as one of the best films of the year, and it's certainly deserving of that.


I'm really dying to see Manchester By the Sea. Hopefully that one doesn't disappoint.

La La Land was really good, it's in my top 5 of the year, but I still have Manchester by the Sea ahead of it. Be warned, it's not exactly an uplifting film.

I hope to see Moonlight before Oscar night. People keep saying it's kind of like Boyhood, which kind of turns me off. While I enjoyed Boyhood, I think it's overrated. It relies too much on the gimmick.

[Tommy]

I'm very happy for the folks that love Boyhood and got so much out of it but I feel like it's one of the most overrated movies ever.

[Mattrick]

Moonlight is only like Boyhood in the sense that we see a character grow up. However, we see him at say ten, seventeen and twenty something, and what happens in between is generally not really brought up. It's not much different than most movies which feature a chunk as a character or characters as kids, and then more when they are grown up. Both films offer much different experiences. I love Boyhood, but Moonlight is a better film, but Boyhood offers an experience which is more fluid, almost stream of consciousness, and not like a mini trilogy as Moonlight is structured.

[Sai Sheb]

OK, I know this film maybe "old" to a degree but I've only just found it... moon... bloody great film with a great mind fuck for good measure...

[Still Servant]

OK, I know this film maybe "old" to a degree but I've only just found it... moon... bloody great film with a great mind fuck for good measure...

Moon is fantastic. One of my favorite films of the last 15 years. Actually, Jones is making a sequel of sorts. It will appear on Netflix.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1464763/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_1

I watched Swiss Army Man yesterday. The film was:

1) Odd
2) Gross
3) Surprisingly heartfelt
4) One of the best films of the year
5) All of the above.

[Mattrick]

La La Land was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful cinematography, some fantastically creative shots, well used musical numbers, good choreography, but the real strength of the movie is the work of Stone and Gosling and the chemistry they have together. The final scenes of the movie were both beautiful and heartbreaking. The parts that were supposed to be funny were funny. Even parts that weren't meant to be funny were funny, such as me commenting to my friend during the final act Emma Stone went to Paris to film a movie and doesn't know she came back with the American Werewolf In Paris!

5/5

Nestles firmly into the number 2 spot for my 2016 films behind Moonlight.

[webstar1000]

Moonlight was great. What a well acted movie. Seen it last night... and really enjoyed it. 8.5/10

My fav film of last year was either Rogue one or Arrival though.

[Still Servant]

La La Land was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful cinematography, some fantastically creative shots, well used musical numbers, good choreography, but the real strength of the movie is the work of Stone and Gosling and the chemistry they have together. The final scenes of the movie were both beautiful and heartbreaking. The parts that were supposed to be funny were funny. Even parts that weren't meant to be funny were funny, such as me commenting to my friend during the final act Emma Stone went to Paris to film a movie and doesn't know she came back with the American Werewolf In Paris!

5/5

Nestles firmly into the number 2 spot for my 2016 films behind Moonlight.

Agree. La La Land really is a well made film. It kind of saddens me that the "Titanic effect" is already happening.

Titanic Effect: When a film is well received by fans initially, then as time passes, everybody says they hate it and it's a terrible film.

[Heather19]

I think it might be FML, Mike. Everyone on there seems to love it and they're all seeing it multiple times. Add in the fact that it won a ton of Golden Globes, and I think broke a record for it, right? Yes, it's a good movie, but to me that almost equates to being a best of all-time film, which it definitely is not. But maybe that's just my interpretation of all the hype. I'm not even sure I'll rewatch it again.

Here's my favorites from this past year:
10 Cloverfield Lane
31
The Nice Guys
The Lobster
Don't Breath
La La Land
The Girl on the Train
The VVitch
Hell or High Water

There's still a few I need to see though.

[Ricky]

My favorites from the year (not necessarily released this year, or in any particular order):

1. The Hateful Eight
2. 10 Cloverfield Lane
3. Hush
4. The Witch
5. Don't Breathe
6. The Final Girls
7. Sully
8. Sinister 2
9. The Girl on the Train
10. The Space Between Us
11. The Conjuring 2

[Still Servant]

Add in the fact that it won a ton of Golden Globes, and I think it broke a record for it, right? Yes, it's a good movie, but to me that almost equates to being a best of all-time film, which it definitely is not. But maybe that's just my interpretation of all the hype. I'm not even sure I'll rewatch it again.

That's misleading though. It won in the Comedy/Musical category, which typically has pretty average movies that are nominated every year. It just so happened that there was an actual musical this year and it was actually good. The other thing is that the Golden Globes are the least prestigious of all the awards shows this time of year.

Now, if La La Land goes on to set records on Oscar night, then you have a better case.

[Mattrick]

I'm about to watch Moonlight again :D

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed "Split" today.
M. Night Shyamalan has returned!
Brilliant performance by James Mcavoy playing the part of (up to) 23 different people, one of which kidnaps 3 teenage girls. Tons of subtle clues along the way, and some very seat gripping moments. Gets a little wiggly in the third reel, but is thoroughly entertaining.
4/5 beers on the RFSRS.

Kudos to the Shaymalan and the studio people for having an unaccredited part. If you knew the actor/actress at the beginning it would have been too easy.

[Still Servant]

Viewed "Split" today.
M. Night Shyamalan has returned!
Brilliant performance by James Mcavoy playing the part of (up to) 23 different people, one of which kidnaps 3 teenage girls. Tons of subtle clues along the way, and some very seat gripping moments. Gets a little wiggly in the third reel, but is thoroughly entertaining.
4/5 beers on the RFSRS.


Agree. I loved it.

In my review for 2015’s The Visit, I applauded M. Night Shyamalan for being on his way back to being a great filmmaker. After Signs and The Village, which is a lot better than people give it credit for, especially when you consider the pure filth that he made afterward (The Happening, Lady in the Water, The Last Airbender and After Earth), M. Night’s career completely went off the rails. With Split, he’s officially back as a great filmmaker. What I have coined the Shyamalanaissance is officially here.

Don’t be fooled by the trailers either, Hollywood has once again tried to make the film look more like a horror film than it really is. Also, it’s too bad this film came out so early in the year because James McAvoy gives an insanely good performance here. In order to truly appreciate Split, be sure to see M. Night’s previous (good) films.

Also, that moment when people in my theater think the end is a reference to The Sixth Sense. "Oh my god! He's alive! He was dead in that other movie." I love mainstream moviegoers. :lol:

[Ricky]

Split doesn't look like horror to me. More suspense/thriller.

[Still Servant]

Split doesn't look like horror to me. More suspense/thriller.

Indeed. This is an ongoing problem with many trailers today, especially when it comes to thrillers. Heather and I were talking about that recently.

Hollywood seems to want to devalue thrillers. They act like the genre doesn't exist anymore. Everything just gets lumped into the horror category. This worries me because there's bound to be people that hated Split because it wasn't the horror film they were looking for.

Split Spoiler:

I read a great fan theory. The flowers that McAvoy laid at the train station before turning into the beast could represent his parents who died in the train crash that Dunn survives in Unbreakable. In a way, that means Mr. Glass created a superhero and a villain at the same time. Very cool.

[allasorte]

A Monster Calls: With L Neeson and S Weaver. You would figure a kids movie, but more geared for adults with the tragedy that is the story line. Well acted, great cinematography, and great story. Not what I expected as I truly enjoyed it and the dialogue. 7/10.

Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them: With E Redmayne, Ed did a great job, the special affects you would assume would be great and they were. Nice overall and fun to watch. More geared towards kids then I had hoped for but still nice to see a JK Rowling story come to life. I was hoping for more past story lines regarding the older characters from the Harry Potter series, but there wasn't anything like that there. I enjoyed it though. 6/10

[Still Servant]

Have you guys seen The Invitation? It's streaming on Netflix. It's not a great film, but I found it engaging. It has a super slow build up, and it doesn't quite pay off in the end, but I appreciated the effort. The film has received attention for the fact that director Karyn Kasuma is considered an up-and-coming director.

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[Heather19]

Yes, I watched it this summer. I enjoyed it. There was something intriguing about it.

[mae]

There was a short discussion about it earlier in one of the movie threads, maybe even this one.

[Tommy]

Ouija: Origin of Evil - I haven't seen the first Ouija movie because everyone said it was shit. I like the director for this one and gave it a chance at the discount theater. While it's nothing new, it is very well-acted (the little girl steals the show) and done with style.
(3/4)

Office Christmas Party - Yikes! A big waste of talent here. There are some funny moments (Jason Bateman blowing an ice sculpture until his mouth fills with egg nog and Kate McKinnon farting, that should give you a sense of the level of humor) but with so much comedic talent, a lot more was expected. Another discount theater adventure for me. One trivial thing to mention is Jennifer Aniston's character is at one point seen with a copy of The Girl on the Train (a movie her Friends' costar Lisa Kudrow is in).
(2/4)

The Autopsy of Jane Doe - Stephen King said don't watch it alone but that's precisely the best way to watch it (and at night as well). Loved the claustrophobic atmosphere and extraordinary overall creepiness. A must for horror fans!
(3.5/4)

[Jean]

Yes, I watched it this summer. I enjoyed it. There was something intriguing about it.
and you recommended it to me, and I enjoyed it too!

now really really need a couple of recommendations to break the watcher's block. I don't know when I watched anything last time - a year ago? eighteen months?

[Still Servant]

There was a short discussion about it earlier in one of the movie threads, maybe even this one.
I will have to go back and check. I'm interested in hearing everybody's thoughts.

[Still Servant]

So I'm not sure if anybody else does this, it might not make sense to anybody else. I'm a good sleeper, but every once in a while I wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. Sometimes I start a movie to help myself go back to sleep. I usually pick something creepy and scary. I feel it adds to the natural groggyness of my current sleep state.

Anyway, I usually get a cool vibe from the films I watch in the middle of the night. The Invitation fit perfectly into that template. I knew nothing about the film going in. I saw it on Chris Stuckmann's underrated/overlooked films of 2016 list and figured I'd give it a shot. The film really is kind of odd and creepy. You know something is going on, but you can't quite put your finger on it.

I actually thought the final shot was really cool. Sure, it's probably unlikely, but I believe the film takes place in Hollywood and it's not crazy to think that Hollywood types would latch on to the next trendy craze.


Watched The Invitation last night. I had been looking forward to it but it left me a little underwhelmed. I don't mind slow films for the most part, but this one was so slow for so long. I liked that Eden and her husband were so strong and pain-free only because they knew they were going to be free of it soon, and how that made Will question why he was so unable to let his grief go. On the other hand, I thought the ending would've been something more unique or weird than "we invited you all here so we could poison your wine and all die together."


The last shot was cool, and I know it's movie-logic, but I have a hard time believing that all those people with red lanterns in the distance accepted the beliefs of that wacko cult.

I agree, the build up is glacial, but it didn't bother me too much. I would have liked a bigger reveal, but at that point I was invested enough not to care too much. If they really stuck the landing, this would have rated really highly for me.


I agree that it was very slow, but I thought it was well done, and I thought the ending, when all the action finally starts was excellent. It had been building up to it, but it left you questioning if the hosts really were up to something. I agree about the last shot. It was a bit over the top, but it is a movie after all so it didn't bother me.

[divemaster]

I loved The Invitation. I didn't think it was slow, because the unnerving atmosphere and subtle little things happening were more than enough to keep me involved. I'm always able to shut my brain off during movies like this and not try to "figure out" what's really going on, which means that every turn in this film surprised me. I did NOT see it coming that the weirdo group was a death cult and that the party was a suicide pact. It finally dawned on my about 2/3rds of the way through the final wine-pouring scene, about 10 seconds before the movie revealed itself.

The last shot of the film automatically raised my rating from 4/5 to 4.5 or even 5. Far-fetched? I didn't find it to be. I could easily see that in Hollywood or wherever else you have a bunch of woo-woo believers. I mean, look how many of "those types" think that vaccines are turning their kids into retards. Or line up for an Age of Aquarius Harmonic Convergence. Etc.

[Still Servant]

I loved The Invitation. I didn't think it was slow, because the unnerving atmosphere and subtle little things happening were more than enough to keep me involved. I'm always able to shut my brain off during movies like this and not try to "figure out" what's really going on, which means that every turn in this film surprised me. I did NOT see it coming that the weirdo group was a death cult and that the party was a suicide pact. It finally dawned on my about 2/3rds of the way through the final wine-pouring scene, about 10 seconds before the movie revealed itself.

I get what you're saying, but what did you think was going to happen? I mean, you knew something was bound to happen.

They weren't all just going to start playing Scrabble and then roll credits.

[Jean]

I have finally broken my watcher's block; it turned into a watching spree

It all started with rewatching The Babadook. Which is even more superb than I remembered it.

Then came Regression, which was pretty good, and finally Indictment: The McMartin Trial, which, altough made for television, is indubitably one of the best films I've ever seen. Woods is incredible there; so is all the rest of them.

[divemaster]

I loved The Invitation. I didn't think it was slow, because the unnerving atmosphere and subtle little things happening were more than enough to keep me involved. I'm always able to shut my brain off during movies like this and not try to "figure out" what's really going on, which means that every turn in this film surprised me. I did NOT see it coming that the weirdo group was a death cult and that the party was a suicide pact. It finally dawned on my about 2/3rds of the way through the final wine-pouring scene, about 10 seconds before the movie revealed itself.

I get what you're saying, but what did you think was going to happen? I mean, you knew something was bound to happen.

They weren't all just going to start playing Scrabble and then roll credits.

Well, snarkiness aside, there were at least 4 things going on in my mind as possibilities. The movie was leading the audience in any of these directions, to better obscure the actual intent of the party.

1) It was a religious thing. Like you get invited to a group gathering and halfway through you realize everyone there is a Jehovah's Witness or, this being Hollywood, a Scientologist. The video, the testimonies, the fawning acolytes and true believers "all is pleasure and light" and having found "something" in Mexico or South America or wherever it was and now spreading the word.

2) It was a multi-level marketing scheme. Like you get invited to a group gathering and halfway through you realize everyone there sells Amway. Except, this being a Hollywood, it could be some combo religious whack / New Age crystal healing potion type of deal. The testimonies, the fawning acolytes and true believers "all is pleasure and light" and having found "something" in Mexico or South America or wherever it was that is the true shining path to newfound riches and enlightenment.

3) It was a murder party. The locking of the doors, the mentions of death, the thuggish "I went to prison for homicide" guy no one from the group knew except for the hosts. The reluctance to let Claire leave. The movie was setting it up to be like a weird game of "Murder in the Dark." Was it some old grudge? Unrequited affection from long ago? The movie was subtly creepy and was leading to there being a death (or attempted death) at some point.

4) It was all in the guy's head. The movie definitely tossed this out there very prominently as a possibility. So many scenes could be interpreted as sinister--or completely innocuous with the guy just being suspicious for no reason. When the Asian dude showed up (finally), the whole time you were like "Aha, the Asian dude is missing and can't be reached! They killed him! The guy is right to be suspicious!" And then he shows up ("gee I lost track of time and my phone died and blah blah blah, hey where's the food?") and you figure the guy is jumping at shadows and they're all sane except for he's the crazy one.

But of course you had it all figured out from the start and never thought about any of these. If so, I guess it was boring to sit through, you knowing what was going to happen and all.

[mae]

I have finally broken my watcher's block; it turned into a watching spree

It all started with rewatching The Babadook. Which is even more superb than I remembered it.

Then came Regression, which was pretty good, and finally Indictment: The McMartin Trial, which, altough made for television, is indubitably one of the best films I've ever seen. Woods is incredible there; so is all the rest of them.

I hope bears pick up their watching slack. There have been so many great recent films, mainstream and indie alike. I'm still going through many of them for the 2010-2019 decade list thread. Just so much goodness.

[Mattrick]

The Babadook is so good! It almost must be followed with The Orphanage. Bears should check out the Iranian film Under The Shadow which is similar to both of them, especially The Babadook. Have Bears watched Ex Machina or Room yet?

[Jean]

I hope bears pick up their watching slack.I don't know what it will eventially come to, because my current non-stop watching is caused by my being so hopelessly tired of the events in the so-called real life, that the only thing I could think about for some kind of relaxation, LOL, instead of sleeping or reading. But I hope things will be looking up, and everything will grow more... normal; movie watching including, since it's such a wonderful and big part of life, and I regrettably missed it for so long.


The Babadook is so good! It almost must be followed with The Orphanage. Bears should check out the Iranian film Under The Shadow which is similar to both of them, especially The Babadook. Have Bears watched Ex Machina or Room yet?oh!! recommendations!!! recommendations!!! bears love

will totally watch Under the Shadow and Ex Machina as soon as can find them; Room left me underwhelmed, but it was in a very unfortunate period in my own life, maybe would be better on rewatch

[Still Servant]

Well, snarkiness aside, there were at least 4 things going on in my mind as possibilities. The movie was leading the audience in any of these directions, to better obscure the actual intent of the party.

But of course you had it all figured out from the start and never thought about any of these. If so, I guess it was boring to sit through, you knowing what was going to happen and all.

Wow! Dive, I was not expecting that type of response to my comment. I wasn't trying to be snarky at all. I was just trying to be funny. I also wasn't implying that I had it all figured out. Despite the fact I was watching the film at 4 in the morning, I was thinking of multiple possibilities of what might be going on. My point is that all the scenarios that were running through my mind were all bad. Call me morbid, but I automatically thought something bad was going to happen at some point during the night. That's all I was saying. I figured everybody watching the film felt the same way. It is a thriller afterall and the trailer makes the film seem like a horror film. I do understand that not everybody watches trailers though.

Also, I never said it was boring. If you go back and read my initial thoughts on the film, I said I enjoyed the film. It is slow, but I was engaged the whole time.

Anyway, I apologize if I offended you in some way. That was not my intention.

[divemaster]

Well, snarkiness aside, there were at least 4 things going on in my mind as possibilities. The movie was leading the audience in any of these directions, to better obscure the actual intent of the party.

But of course you had it all figured out from the start and never thought about any of these. If so, I guess it was boring to sit through, you knowing what was going to happen and all.

Wow! Dive, I was not expecting that type of response to my comment. I wasn't trying to be snarky at all. I was just trying to be funny. I also wasn't implying that I had it all figured out. Despite the fact I was watching the film at 4 in the morning, I was thinking of multiple possibilities of what might be going on. My point is that all the scenarios that were running through my mind were all bad. Call me morbid, but I automatically thought something bad was going to happen at some point during the night. That's all I was saying. I figured everybody watching the film felt the same way. It is a thriller afterall and the trailer makes the film seem like a horror film. I do understand that not everybody watches trailers though.

Also, I never said it was boring. If you go back and read my initial thoughts on the film, I said I enjoyed the film. It is slow, but I was engaged the whole time.

Anyway, I apologize if I offended you in some way. That was not my intention.

Nah, we're good. Just busting your balls a little :) I also knew it was going to be "bad," I just had no clue that the particular "bad" was THAT sort of bad.

I actually never saw any trailers. Never even heard of this film until I saw discussion in this thread a few months ago. So I wasn't expecting a horror film. I went in cold, and like I said, I have the amazing ability to "turn my analytical brain off" when watching a movie. I mean, you can tell me a movie has a twist; I can go into the movie with the plan of figuring out the twist; and within the first 15 minutes, not only will I not be trying to figure out the twist; I'll have completely forgotten the movie had a twist in the first place. Assuming, of course, that it's a well made movie. Of course, if it's a mystery or a whodunnit, yeah, my mind will be tracking the clues, but I'll be damned if I ever figure them out. I kindof like that about myself when it comes to movies. And some books, too. Ever read Tyron's The Other?

[Jean]

oh! I've just finished reading it

[Mattrick]

20th Century Women was a fantastic movie. There's a lot going on in it. It's a coming of age movie in various ways for different characters. It's an interesting look on gender roles in a family and on upbringing and even generation to generation. It's smart and funny, and hits it's poignant moments with tact and subtlety. The editing and photography are highlights of the film, and there's a lot of interesting choices along the way. Benning is as great as you'd expect. Greta Gerwig is an absolutely gem who so few people have seen because she's stuck strictly to indie flicks. Billy Crudup is an actor I've always liked and always wondered why he never became bigger than he is. His peak was around Almost Famous/Big Fish and he's just been beneath the surface since then. Elle Fanning has a bright future as well. I thought Lucas Jade Zuman showed great promise as a young actor who is just taking his first steps (this was his second movie after Sinister 2) and he carried himself rather well in his scenes with far more experienced actors.

5/5

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I agree with you about 20th CENTURY WOMEN. It really pulled me into the story-lines.

If anyone here has seen ELLE and is willing to let me know what I missed I would appreciate it. When I walked in today she was sitting at a table and her son was eating something and asked her why her face was bruised. I really enjoyed the movie and would like to know what happened in the very beginning!

[Jean]

Mommie Dearest

very mediocre, but one thing is very curious; have no idea if they intended it this way:

ok, the will is read. The children get nothing.
Son: As usual, mommie has the last word.
Christina, the Protagonist: Does she? (long pause. Ominously.) Does she?...
(the end)

"Like hell she does, mwahaha, now I'll go and tell the whole world what a monster she REALLY was, and the last word will be mine!.. MINE!...."

I wonder if they realized this finale undermined the whole message they were apparently trying to get across?
(and the choice of the actress for daughter, of course)

[Heather19]

Jean, I'd recommend A Woman Walks Alone at Night.

[Jean]

yes! I totally forgot about that one, you seem to have told me before; put it on my watchlist now :rose:

[Randall Flagg]

I agree with you about 20th CENTURY WOMEN. It really pulled me into the story-lines.

If anyone here has seen ELLE and is willing to let me know what I missed I would appreciate it. When I walked in today she was sitting at a table and her son was eating something and asked her why her face was bruised. I really enjoyed the movie and would like to know what happened in the very beginning!
She was brutally raped in the opening scene by a masked intruder. Rather than call the police, she cleans up, orders food and goes about her business.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks Jerome! That's about what I guessed, but I'm glad you confirmed it. The theater I go to always has 15 to 20 minutes of trailers before every movie, but once in a great while (I can count three times in the last 5 years or so) the movie for some reason starts early. I always end up renting the movie to see what I missed, or as in the case of some, like KILL THE IRISHMAN, I'll buy the DVD.

[Ricky]

Finally saw Florence Foster Jenkins. It wasn't bad, but wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be. Streep was good, as usual, as was Simon Helberg as her Florence's meek, mild-mannered pianist. There were some good comedic moments (the potato salad scene had me cracking up), too. All the elements were in place for it to be really great (I was kind of thinking it would be in line with The King's Speech in terms of quality), but they just didn't come together for me. The pacing was a little off and seemed choppy at times (for example, if someone asked me over what period of time the movie took place, I'm not sure I'd have an answer), and I never really felt like the movie was on Florence's "side." Though the point of the film was that she continued to sing despite being oblivious to the fact that she was not good at it, it never felt like any of the characters really embraced her courage and heart. That, on top of a bleak and abrupt ending, kept it from being a great film. I understand why it wasn't nominated for Best Picture and though Streep did give a good performance, I don't see her winning the Oscar this time.

[Still Servant]

Finally saw Florence Foster Jenkins. It wasn't bad, but wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be. Streep was good, as usual, as was Simon Helberg as her Florence's meek, mild-mannered pianist. There were some good comedic moments (the potato salad scene had me cracking up), too. All the elements were in place for it to be really great (I was kind of thinking it would be in line with The King's Speech in terms of quality), but they just didn't come together for me. The pacing was a little off and seemed choppy at times (for example, if someone asked me over what period of time the movie took place, I'm not sure I'd have an answer), and I never really felt like the movie was on Florence's "side." Though the point of the film was that she continued to sing despite being oblivious to the fact that she was not good at it, it never felt like any of the characters really embraced her courage and heart. That, on top of a bleak and abrupt ending, kept it from being a great film. I understand why it wasn't nominated for Best Picture and though Streep did give a good performance, I don't see her winning the Oscar this time.

This is pretty much what I'm hearing from a lot of people. I have negative -5 interest in seeing the film, so I'll never be able to say for myself whether or not she's worthy or not, but I had a pretty strong feeling that it's another one of those instances where she gets nominated because she is who she is.

I'm still surprised she wasn't nominated for Ricki and the Flash.

[Tommy]

I really liked FFJ myself.

I saw La La Land tonight and just so many good things came to mind while I was watching it. A long review really isn't necessary. I loved it!
(4/4)

On a trivial side note, I've been going to the movies for nearly thirty years now and have never had an emergency during a movie. Well that changed tonight. Apparently someone was smoking somewhere in the building and set the alarm off right when John Legend appeared on screen. Didn't know what the hell was happening. 15 minutes later, we get back inside and situated and the movie starts again and not ten minutes into it a smoke alarm goes off in the movie! Very odd coincidence, would have been even weirder if both alarms happened simultaneously.

[Jean]

talk about breaking the fourth wall

[Still Servant]

I really liked FFJ myself.

I saw La La Land tonight and just so many good things came to mind while I was watching it. A long review really isn't necessary. I loved it!
(4/4)

On a trivial side note, I've been going to the movies for nearly thirty years now and have never had an emergency during a movie. Well that changed tonight. Apparently someone was smoking somewhere in the building and set the alarm off right when John Legend appeared on screen. Didn't know what the hell was happening. 15 minutes later, we get back inside and situated and the movie starts again and not ten minutes into it a smoke alarm goes off in the movie! Very odd coincidence, would have been even weirder if both alarms happened simultaneously.
That sucks, but at least it wasn't a real emergency. I would have asked for my money back or for a free ticket to another movie.

[Jean]

Jean, I'd recommend A Woman Walks Alone at Night.watched it last night - very good, haunting, beautiful, sad; could be everything bears loved, except there seemed to be something lacking - entertainment? (at least, what bears call entertainment) It wasn't actually boring (you know I love them slow), but still somehow - don't know - underdeveloped. Liked it anyway :rose:

[Tommy]

I really liked FFJ myself.

I saw La La Land tonight and just so many good things came to mind while I was watching it. A long review really isn't necessary. I loved it!
(4/4)

On a trivial side note, I've been going to the movies for nearly thirty years now and have never had an emergency during a movie. Well that changed tonight. Apparently someone was smoking somewhere in the building and set the alarm off right when John Legend appeared on screen. Didn't know what the hell was happening. 15 minutes later, we get back inside and situated and the movie starts again and not ten minutes into it a smoke alarm goes off in the movie! Very odd coincidence, would have been even weirder if both alarms happened simultaneously.
That sucks, but at least it wasn't a real emergency. I would have asked for my money back or for a free ticket to another movie.

After what had just transpired (Flashing emergency lights and a loud announcement saying over and over again "AN EMERGENCY HAS HAPPENED IN THE BUILDING, PLEASE LEAVE THROUGH THE NEAREST EMERGENCY EXIT!! then exiting and going right back into the theater like crazy people (I can only assume the people way out in front of us had asked and the confusion was cleared up) and also the day and age we live in, I found myself thinking about a school shooter I heard about that set off the fire alarm and shot at all the people fleeing the building) we were just happy to get to see the rest of the movie. It's a hell of a thing to get interrupted so harshly during a film. It made me realize firsthand what sitting ducks theater audiences can be. Afterwards, my friend did say they were offering refunds but we had used a Christmas present/gift card in the first place so it wasn't that big a deal. Like you say, I'm just thankful it wasn't a real emergency and no one got hurt.

[Jean]

it has been noticed many times that there's no film at imdb whose reviews wouldn't include at least one entitled The worst movie I've ever seen, or labeled "a total waste of two hours of my life" and "having no redeeming features whatsoever".

Well, at last I've found mine. Fond as I am of European cinema.

Ma Mère (Christophe Honoré, 2004) has no redeeming features whatsoever, is the worst movie I've ever seen and a total waste of two hours of my life.

[Tommy]

it has been noticed many times that there's no film at imdb whose reviews wouldn't include at least one entitled The worst movie I've ever seen, or labeled "a total waste of two hours of my life" and "having no redeeming features whatsoever".

Well, at last I've found mine. Fond as I am of European cinema.

Ma Mère (Christophe Honoré, 2004) has no redeeming features whatsoever, is the worst movie I've ever seen and a total waste of two hours of my life.

Wow! Really the absolute worst you've seen?

[Jean]

I'm just trying to think of another that would have equal amount of nothingness to it... and fail. Usually there's at least something: maybe only a line; a voice; a thought; a frame; a joke; a feeling... a smile, a shadow, fun final credits... whatever. Here it's only desperate wish to be artsy! shocking! deep! unconventional! insightful! - and it's not that bears can't stand it (they can't), but they see through it - yawning. For unconventional is the new conventional in this type of French cinema, and deep is the new meaningless, and artsy is the new boring, and insightful is the new head-in-the-arse.

[fernandito]

As a long time admirer of Isabelle Huppert it pains me to read that, Jean.

[Jean]

bears being her admirers too, you can't imagine how painful it was to watch that...

[mae]

Have you seen Elle yet, Jean?

[Jean]

no; going to!

[Heather19]

Jean, I'd recommend A Woman Walks Alone at Night.watched it last night - very good, haunting, beautiful, sad; could be everything bears loved, except there seemed to be something lacking - entertainment? (at least, what bears call entertainment) It wasn't actually boring (you know I love them slow), but still somehow - don't know - underdeveloped. Liked it anyway :rose:

I know what you mean :)

Have you watched When Animals Dream yet? Can't remember if I've already recommended that one?

[Jean]

you can recommend me everything anew, I haven't been watching anything since we last actively talked about movies years ago! :rose:

have just looked up When Animals Dream, and immediately put it on my watchlist at #1; the description sounded very much like a bears' type of film!

[Heather19]

Excellent, I really do think you'll really enjoy this one. Song of the Sea is another semi recent one that comes to mind. And I'll think of some more for you :D

[Mattrick]

Split - A high quality thriller which is engrossing all the way through. McAvoy chews up every scene he's in and you can tell he's having fun playing the role, which helps with some personalities, but when he needs to turn on the creepiness, he's able to crank it right up. Anya Taylor-Joy is a young actress with a lot of talent, and knowing she's in The Witch makes me want to check that out even more than I already do. I like that there isn't a typical Shyamalan twist in the movie, and there is a twist, but it's not the sort of twist one should be expecting...so don't click on this spoiler if you don't want to spoiled on the twist I am so fucking on board for a sequel to Unbreakable. I wasn't totally sold on the way that movie wrapped up...it felt anti-climactic, but knowing that The Beast's story isn't done and we get to see a sequel to Unbreakable featuring The Beast is totally, totally awesome. It really changes the entire movie, because it serves as an into to a villain rather than a stand alone movie, and, in that regard, it functions great.
After The Visit, which was very good, and this solid movie, I think it's safe to say...Shyamalan is BACK.

4/5

[Still Servant]

After The Visit, which was very good, and this solid movie, I think it's safe to say...Shyamalan is BACK.

4/5

Agreed. I'm actually really happy for him. He's taken a ton of shit over the years. A lot of it from myself and many of us here.

[Mattrick]

I never gave him as much shit as others did. I liked The Village. I didn't even hate The Happening like most people did. I never saw Lady In The Water, Avatar, or After Earth (though I'll watch it at some point), so he hasn't been too tarnished in my eyes.

[Jean]

dear friends,

can't thank you enough for recommending Elle! have just finished watching, am all in tears and nervous laughs, heartbroken and full of sympathy for all mankind and everyone living in it

it was just the counterpoison for that horrible Ma mere nonentity... it had everything the nonentity lacked: wit, soul; dark, twisted humor; articulated screenwriting, impeccable directing and inspired acting - but it was so much more than that, I am in some state of bewilderment: I didn't think a modern French film could all of a sudden touch me so deep, but I can hardly remember feeling such sympathy for a character in a long time. That little great tough broken sick courageous dark magnificent bizarre human being in shape of unsurpassable Isabelle Huppert really made all my old heart go out to her, and never stop during the whole film. An oh the fantastic characters that surrounded her! All their talks, doings, looks, everything! oh thank you thank you!!

[Mattrick]

Picked up a great haul of dvds...Ex Machina, Midnight Special, Whiplash, and The Babadook. A few of my favorite films of the past fewv years. I wanted Room but I let my friend get it since he was specifically going for that one. I wanted Young Adult for 3 for 15, but couldn't find any other films with that sticker I wanted...shame.

[Still Servant]

Picked up a great haul of dvds...Ex Machina, Midnight Special, Whiplash, and The Babadook. A few of my favorite films of the past fewv years. I wanted Room but I let my friend get it since he was specifically going for that one. I wanted Young Adult for 3 for 15, but couldn't find any other films with that sticker I wanted...shame.
Quality haul there. Let me know when you get Apocalypse Now. The post office said it might take a while.

[Still Servant]

Ricky, have you seen the reviews The Space Between Us is getting? Ouch.

[Ricky]

I have. Not too good. I think a lot of those people went in expecting some kind of sci-fi spectacle or amazing characterization. The film has neither, but it's not pretentious, either. Is it perfect? Definitely not. But it entertained me.

[Randall Flagg]

dear friends,

can't thank you enough for recommending Elle! have just finished watching, am all in tears and nervous laughs, heartbroken and full of sympathy for all mankind and everyone living in it

it was just the counterpoison for that horrible Ma mere nonentity... it had everything the nonentity lacked: wit, soul; dark, twisted humor; articulated screenwriting, impeccable directing and inspired acting - but it was so much more than that, I am in some state of bewilderment: I didn't think a modern French film could all of a sudden touch me so deep, but I can hardly remember feeling such sympathy for a character in a long time. That little great tough broken sick courageous dark magnificent bizarre human being in shape of unsurpassable Isabelle Huppert really made all my old heart go out to her, and never stop during the whole film. An oh the fantastic characters that surrounded her! All their talks, doings, looks, everything! oh thank you thank you!!


I loved the movie. She deserves Best actress.

[Mattrick]

Picked up a great haul of dvds...Ex Machina, Midnight Special, Whiplash, and The Babadook. A few of my favorite films of the past fewv years. I wanted Room but I let my friend get it since he was specifically going for that one. I wanted Young Adult for 3 for 15, but couldn't find any other films with that sticker I wanted...shame.
Quality haul there. Let me know when you get Apocalypse Now. The post office said it might take a while.

I was about to buy it actually. 4 bucks brand new, but then remembered. Don't need multiple copies of a movie I haven't seen like 25th Hour, which I have 3 copies of.

[Mattrick]

I wanted to go see Elle on Tuesday, but it had left my theatre, so I saw Split instead. Hope I can find a copy online since I want to watch it. I love Luc Besson and Lucy didn't interest me all, so it's been awhile since I've seen a new film from him.

The Space Between Us trailer I saw a few times in theatres did as much for me as the Gold trailer which was shoved down my throat every movie I saw for two months, nothing.

[fernandito]

Split

Spell binding performance by McAvoy. The last third of the film had some moments where the intensity was turned up to almost unbearable levels. Awesome cinematic experience.

I don't know if Shyamalan is "back", but this is certainly a sizable step in the right direction.

8.5/10

[Still Servant]

Split

Spell binding performance by McAvoy. The last third of the film had some moments where the intensity was turned up to almost unbearable levels. Awesome cinematic experience.

I don't know if Shyamalan is "back", but this is certainly a sizable step in the right direction.

8.5/10
He's 2 for his last 2 if you ask me. I say he's back.