Rate The Last Movie You Saw.

[Merlin1958]

Is Citizen Kane good and would I enjoy it if I’m not a fan of older movies? I find the way they are filmed jarring and I’m not a fan but I know this is considered one of the greatest of all time.

Citizen Kane fucking great. It's not just great, it's fuckingly so. It's way before it's time

It's a classic film. Watch it, you will not be disappointed.

[Heather19]

I’m very curious to see how Citizen Kane wil fare in our tournament when the time comes for it.

Hopefully it'll win. I do wonder when you combine decades and it faces newer movies how it would do. Hopefully it would still win. I can't think of anything I would put above it. But then again it most like won't and it'll be a newer movie.

[Tommy]

Is Citizen Kane good and would I enjoy it if I’m not a fan of older movies? I find the way they are filmed jarring and I’m not a fan but I know this is considered one of the greatest of all time.

I've seen it at least 40 times in my life. See if you can spot the pterodactyls.

[fernandito]

@Webstar - I don't think Citizen Kane is your kinda film, but it's definitely a film every film buff needs to have under his/her belt.

Lots of techniques it used were unconventional at the time, and they're things we now take for granted. Cinema as we know it today might not be the same if it wasn't for CK, and that's not hyperbole either.

[Merlin1958]

@Webstar - I don't think Citizen Kane is your kinda film, but it's definitely a film every film buff needs to have under his/her belt.

Lots of techniques it used were unconventional at the time, and they're things we now take for granted. Cinema as we know it today might not be the same if it wasn't for CK, and that's not hyperbole either.

Good analysis, Ferny. I think you hit the target with this one. Kris, watch it. You will definitely not be wasting your time. It's a film that still holds up to this day.

[Still Servant]

@Webstar - I don't think Citizen Kane is your kinda film, but it's definitely a film every film buff needs to have under his/her belt.

Lots of techniques it used were unconventional at the time, and they're things we now take for granted. Cinema as we know it today might not be the same if it wasn't for CK, and that's not hyperbole either.

Agreed. There are other films from that era that you might like. One of my personal favorites is Arsenic and Old Lace.

[Ricky]

It's a good step, but you should bump it up to the top of the list

I watched Citizen Kane last night.

I liked it better than Mank, and can appreciate some of the technical aspects it has been lauded for, but I wasn't head-over-heels for it. Like Mank, I wasn't really invested in any of the characters or the overall story. I wish it would've delved deeper into Kane's psyche and how his childhood/past affected him. I think that would've given it a much-needed boost in the characterization and emotion department. I'm glad I watched it, though, and do think it's the kind of film that I'd appreciate and enjoy more the second time around. It reminded me of It's a Wonderful Life in some ways.

[Heather19]

So happy to hear you watched it Ricky I definitely think it's one you'll appreciate the more you see it. I can agree that I don't think the story is the strongest, but man that camera work is amazing.

[mae]

So happy to hear you watched it Ricky I definitely think it's one you'll appreciate the more you see it. I can agree that I don't think the story is the strongest, but man that camera work is amazing.

Yeah definitely, and now you're more ready for our 1940s tournament coming up!

[Ricky]

I can guarantee I haven't seen many from the 40s.

[Ricky]

I started doing a quick write-up but it turned into a full review: Godzilla vs. Kong.

[Still Servant]

Great review as always, Ricky! I felt pretty much exactly as you did. I thought it was an enjoyable film, although my expectations were fairly low.

I will say this is the best of the recent Kong/Godzilla films for me.

[Ricky]

Thanks, Mike! I appreciate that.

And I think if I were ranking the MonsterVerse installments from most successful/favorite to least successful/favorite it would be:

1. Godzilla: King of the Monsters
2. Godzilla vs. Kong
3. Kong: Skull Island
4. Godzilla

[Ricky]

Watched Stowaway last night and wasn't really a fan. It wasn't bad, it was just very bland. I was intrigued by the premise of a stowaway on board a space shuttle, which had so much potential, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Instead of playing up the suspense and mystery angle of how did this person come to be on the ship, it's answered pretty early on and the rest of the film deals with the crew facing uncertainty when they discover that, with an extra person on board, there's not enough oxygen to sustain them. There's plenty of room to tell a kind of morality tale here, but the film doesn't do much with it. Ultimately, Stowaway is a relatively slow, quiet film that unfortunately lacks much suspense. Even though the stakes are literally life and death, the situation of running out of oxygen in space never feels dire because the characters aren't fully developed (which is one of the reasons I didn't care too much for the ending).

[webstar1000]

MONSTER. Netflix. I love the actor from Tenet. He was not in this enough but you can tell he is gonna be huge like his dad. It’s an ok movie.. could have been better. He was my favourite part.


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[Still Servant]

Watched Stowaway last night and wasn't really a fan. It wasn't bad, it was just very bland. I was intrigued by the premise of a stowaway on board a space shuttle, which had so much potential, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Instead of playing up the suspense and mystery angle of how did this person come to be on the ship, it's answered pretty early on and the rest of the film deals with the crew facing uncertainty when they discover that, with an extra person on board, there's not enough oxygen to sustain them. There's plenty of room to tell a kind of morality tale here, but the film doesn't do much with it. Ultimately, Stowaway is a relatively slow, quiet film that unfortunately lacks much suspense. Even though the stakes are literally life and death, the situation of running out of oxygen in space never feels dire because the characters aren't fully developed (which is one of the reasons I didn't care too much for the ending).

Wow! This might be the worst thing I could say about a film, but until I just read your post, I completely forgot that I started watching this last week and fell asleep. Usually, I go back and finish it the next day, but I completely had no memory of this film until 2 seconds after reading Ricky's post.

Anyway, check out The Kid Detective. I didn't really hear anyone talk about it last year, but it's a really fun and well-made mystery film.

[allasorte]

Watched Stowaway last night and wasn't really a fan. It wasn't bad, it was just very bland. I was intrigued by the premise of a stowaway on board a space shuttle, which had so much potential, but the execution left a lot to be desired. Instead of playing up the suspense and mystery angle of how did this person come to be on the ship, it's answered pretty early on and the rest of the film deals with the crew facing uncertainty when they discover that, with an extra person on board, there's not enough oxygen to sustain them. There's plenty of room to tell a kind of morality tale here, but the film doesn't do much with it. Ultimately, Stowaway is a relatively slow, quiet film that unfortunately lacks much suspense. Even though the stakes are literally life and death, the situation of running out of oxygen in space never feels dire because the characters aren't fully developed (which is one of the reasons I didn't care too much for the ending).

Wow! This might be the worst thing I could say about a film, but until I just read your post, I completely forgot that I started watching this last week and fell asleep. Usually, I go back and finish it the next day, but I completely had no memory of this film until 2 seconds after reading Ricky's post.

Anyway, check out The Kid Detective. I didn't really hear anyone talk about it last year, but it's a really fun and well-made mystery film.

Your best bet is to watch the first 10 minutes, nap, then watch the last 10 mins.

[Ricky]

Wow! This might be the worst thing I could say about a film, but until I just read your post, I completely forgot that I started watching this last week and fell asleep. Usually, I go back and finish it the next day, but I completely had no memory of this film until 2 seconds after reading Ricky's post.

Wow, that's pretty bad.

In the film's defense, maybe you were tired. In your defense, it is a slower, "sleepy" film. You're really not missing anything if you don't go back to finish it, but I'd feel like I have to to complete it. Haha.

[Randall Flagg]

Viewed Casablanca for the first time ever. Damn good film. 5/6 beers on the RFSRS.

[fernandito]

While I'm flabbergasted that you hadn't seen it yet Jerome, I'm glad you rectified the mistake. That is a timeless classic that every serious film lover needs to watch.

The cinematography in that film is just breath taking. ♥

[mae]

Viewed Casablanca for the first time ever. Damn good film. 5/6 beers on the RFSRS.

Someone's getting ready for our 1940s tournament next year!

[Merlin1958]

Viewed Casablanca for the first time ever. Damn good film. 5/6 beers on the RFSRS.

Nice!!! Ever viewed "Boondock Saints" or "The Pope of Greenwich Village"? They are great films as well, El Stubborn Jefe!!! lol

[allasorte]

Viewed Casablanca for the first time ever. Damn good film. 5/6 beers on the RFSRS.

Absolute classic. Bogart is an icon. He has this aura about him. If you haven't seen, then you should look into Maltese Falcon and African Queen.

[Still Servant]

Viewed Casablanca for the first time ever. Damn good film. 5/6 beers on the RFSRS.

Nice!!! Ever viewed "Boondock Saints" or "The Pope of Greenwich Village"? They are great films as well, El Stubborn Jefe!!! lol

"They took my thumb, Charlie! They took my fucking thumb!"

[Merlin1958]

Viewed Casablanca for the first time ever. Damn good film. 5/6 beers on the RFSRS.

Nice!!! Ever viewed "Boondock Saints" or "The Pope of Greenwich Village"? They are great films as well, El Stubborn Jefe!!! lol

"They took my thumb, Charlie! They took my fucking thumb!"

Yep! A freaking classic, N.Y. film.