Matt - do I need to watch the 2nd film to enjoy the 3rd? If not I might just throw caution to the wind and watch part 3 today.
Matt - do I need to watch the 2nd film to enjoy the 3rd? If not I might just throw caution to the wind and watch part 3 today.
Me and you seem to differ alot when it comes to horror filmsOriginally Posted by Mattrick
I've watched it three times lol. I think it's brilliant in it's execution.Watched Rec 3 last night. It was ok, but nothing mindblowing. In the series, I'd say the only one really worth watching is the first. If you love horror films then check it out, but I wouldn't rush to see it by any means.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
The third film is more like a second sequel to the original, it does not follow the second. Basically everything you need to know is presented in the original, one of the wedding guests was bitten by the infected dog from the original...the only real thing you need to know, that is shown subtlely at the end of the original in clippings that is revealed in the second, is that the 'zombies' are really just possessed by a demon.
I guess so ya lol. I loved how [REC]3 was done, how it abandons the camera perspective, making it feel different than the first two. I like campy horror and how blatantly obvious the satire in it was; the husband literally dons a suit of armour to be the knight in shining armour and the wife becomes tough, sexy (love the exploitation in her character) heroine that is all to common in horror movies, the characters were colourful and while the first two movies had the gimmick of isolation, this one rarely stayed in the same location for more than a few minutes, and the ending was pungent and effective. To me it was a perfect blend of camp, exploitation, romance, zombie horror, gore and comedy and for me, it's hard to find a more entertaining horror film than the [REC] series, sure there are better, more atmospheric horrors but I don't have as much fun watching them.
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End of The Century: The Story of The Ramones
i already knew most of the history of the band, but it was interesting to hear it from the band themsevles
Viewed "Oblivion" yesterday. Imax version. Loved the visuals and enjoyed the story. The movie takes its time developing the story. A few plot holes, but nothing that ruins the movie.
5/6 beers on the RFSRS
Evil Dead
truly a worthy remake and a gore soaked roller-coaster from the opening credits
Argo:
Was better than I thought it would be. Still, that type of movie is not my cup of tea (as I sit here sipping coffee). The tension seemed manufactured and overdone, especially when one knows the outcome.
The Adjustment Bureau: 5/5
Excellent, excellent movie. I like Matt Damon a lot, and Emily Blunt was fucking gorgeous. Check it out if you haven't yet.
Inbred: 2/5
Took a chance on this little UK horror film after seeing a short strange trailer/clip. It wasn't horrible, but all in all it had no point. Skip.
I didn't think I'd like The Adjustment Bureau but I was pleasantly suprised.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
I agree, I watched it out of boredom one day and really enjoyed it.
I had my infatuations, but we both know in our hearts who is the sole love of my short, bright life.
I watched Tropic Thunder last night. I wasn't really expecting much--maybe pass the time with some mindless comedy. But my God that was funny! I loved it. Between the genuine laugh-out-loud moments and the "I can't believe they just did that" scenes and lines, it is a comedy/satire masterpiece. I just ordered the DVD set and can't wait to watch it again and listen to the commentaries.
Interestingly, about 20% of the Amazon reviewers gave it a 1-star rating. The words "offended" and "crude" came up a lot.
Yeah, I'd say that's fair.
Let's face it: phony war-hero actors were ripe for mockery.
Guess who wrote that storyI agree, I watched it out of boredom one day and really enjoyed it.
Doesn't surprise me. This country is comprised of far too many prudes.
I still remember going to the movies to see Tropic Thunder with a bunch of people in my family including my aunt and uncle who are more mainstream in their movie tastes. I will never forget my uncle turning to me during the fake trailers and saying, "I didn't know Ben Stiller made action movies."
It really does help to have an understanding of Hollywood and the film industry. I think Tropic Thunder is one of the funniest films of the last 10 years.
I also enjoyed The Adjustment Bureau. I felt it was one of the better love stories I've seen in in a movie in a long time. Damon is my favorite actor and Blunt is just stunning to look at.
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Tropic Thunder rules.
The Adjustment Bureau was such a waste. Damon and Blunt had great chemistry, which always helps a romance. Problem was, they built up so many moral and ethical quandaries which are ultimately forgotten for a fifteen minute chase sequence which took us to a flat, unsatisfying ending that left me feeling cheater. So Damon's character gets rewarded for making all the wrong choices, his selfishness is actually praised...disgusting ending, ruined what was otherwise a very solid film, but I will never watch it again. Nothing upsets me more than a film playing it safe and ruining any reason it had for existing in the process.
Rewatched Fantastic Planet after reading a live action adaptation is in principle stages.
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No way! That's awesome.Guess who wrote that storyI agree, I watched it out of boredom one day and really enjoyed it.
I had my infatuations, but we both know in our hearts who is the sole love of my short, bright life.
The Place Beyond the Pines - 9.0/10
“If you ride like lightning, you're going to crash like thunder.”
The Place Beyond the Pines is one of my most anticipated films of the year. It’s directed by Derek Cianfrance, who also directed the gut-wrenchingly visceral Blue Valentine. Pines also stars Ryan Gosling, one of my favorite actors and Bradley Cooper, coming off a career defining (and Oscar nominated) performance in Silver Linings Playbook.
Pines is structurally unlike most films. This might put off some people who are used to more linear storytelling, but I really loved how the story unfolded. For those that don’t know, Pines is broken up into 3 acts. The first act follows Luke, played by Ryan Gosling, who drives a motorcycle in a traveling carnival. The second act deals with Avery, played by Cooper, who’s a police officer that crosses paths with Luke and ends up getting caught up in a world of crooked cops. The third act transports us 15 years in the future and revolves around the two sons of Luke and Avery.
While I enjoyed the film as a whole, it’s the first act that really shines. I could have watched a full length film just about the first act. Gosling’s character is so mesmerizing, you can’t take your eyes off of him. Luke is a legend. As he slowly makes his way through the crowded carnival grounds, time seems to stop. Everybody is there to see him. As he enters the spherical metal cage and begins to ride his motorcycle in circles with two other riders at break-neck speeds, he seems almost mythical. Like a James Dean or a Kurt Cobain, Luke seems like one of those rare souls that is destined to walk this Earth for only a short time. There’s no old man in a rocking chair in their future. Their star is too bright, their energy too hard to contain.
With a cigarette dangling precariously from his lips and tattoos scattered throughout his body, including one on his face, Gosling resembles a more dangerous James Dean. A real rebel without a cause, except this rebel actually has a cause and it’s to support his newborn son. A son that he only just recently realized he had. In order to do this, Luke quits the carnival and starts robbing banks.
This is just one of the themes that Pines touches upon - fathers and sons. Pines also asks the question of whether or not a son must pay for the sins of the father. Are we doomed to repeat the errors of our father regardless of whether or not the aforementioned father is even present in our lives? Is our future already predetermined by our genes, or can they truly be changed by our actions?
Pines also shows how lives can be intertwined and how the future of individuals can be affected by the choices we make.
The second act of the film focuses on Cooper’s character. This part of the film can’t help but come down from the kinetic high that was the first act. Cooper seems subdued especially coming off of his powerhouse performance in Silver Lining Playbook. That being said, it makes sense that Avery is more quiet and reserved. He’s caught in the middle and haunted by his decisions.
The second act is a really important part of the film and deals with greed, guilt and corruption. It also helps set up the rest of the film and in doing so, the lives of the two sons of the main characters.
The third act may seem out of place with the rest of the film, but it’s carried by two great performance by two actors who aren’t yet household names. First is Luke’s son Jason, played by Dane DeHaan (Chronicle), a true star on the rise. Jason is a quiet outcast who, on the surface, doesn’t seem to have the magnetic gravitational pull of his father. Second is Avery’s son AJ, played by Emory Cohen. AJ is a wannabe thug that desperately wants to distance himself from his father’s squeaky clean image. Without giving too much away, I will say that both characters don’t turn out like you would expect.
A lot of people are complaining that the film is too long (like this review), but it never felt like that to me. I thought the pacing was very good and I never felt there were wasted scenes. Every scene moved the story forward. Some might also take issue with the way the stories weave together, but I thought it felt natural. I can also say that Pines has a poignant and satisfying ending.
The Place Beyond the Pines is a character study piece that has a very realistic feel. It’s one of the things I love about Cianfrance’s filmmaking. It feels natural and genuine, like a slice of life. It’s Once Upon a Time in America for the 20th century.
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That's a very hearty review, Mike.
I had no idea it was structured like that, I think it actually makes me want to check it out. I'm all about that non linear storytelling.
To be honest I'm getting kinda worn out on Gosling. I feel he gets a lot of free passes because of his looks, just like Johnny Depp. After watching Drive a second time I realized how little I liked his performance and he was just as wooden in Gangster Squad.
Your review made me want to give this a chance though.
Well. Gangster Squad was just a big piece of wood and Drive he is supposed to be wooden. He's by no means wooden in The Believer or Stay.
Don't think you can call Place Beyond The Pines non linear if it follows a timeline over generations...East of Eden spans three generations but is entirely linear.
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Very excited to see Pines. It looks great.
Gosling was great in The Notebook, in my opinion.
Don't make excuses for him lol. Actors have made memorable scenes with much less to work off.
I haven't seen The Believer or Stay, I'll check those out to see how I like them.
Stay is one of my all time favourite movies, such an ingenious concept and execution. Gosling, Watts, McGregor, Hoskins....delicious cast.
And I'm not making excuses, Drive is a film noir without narration, which means without voice over a lot isnt there. Most of a character comes through in film noir comes through voice over work so I can't blame him for his woodenness, blame the director.
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Hurry up and watch Lars and the Real Girl.
Hmmm ... that sounds interesting actually. Is it on instant play?
You can't really judge Gosling's acting on Drive. He really wasn't given a lot to do in that film. I would judge him on Lars and the Real Girl, Blue Valentine and Half Nelson. He's also very good in The Believer.
I'm really looking forward to Only God Forgives. It's by the same guy that directed Drive, but I think Only God Forgives is going to be a really good performance from Gosling. Judging by the trailer, it seems to ooze atmosphere and I could see it becoming a huge cult hit years down the line.
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