Shift-4 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Annihilation I don't need to try acid now lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Any movie reco's? I'm not inspired to watch anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, Hugor Hill said: Any movie reco's? I'm not inspired to watch anything. Old or new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Monty said: Old or new? Something within the last 10 to 15 years would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, Hugor Hill said: Any movie reco's? I'm not inspired to watch anything. Recently watched The Endless. I'd give it a 7/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Hugor Hill said: Something within the last 10 to 15 years would work. Turbo Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Down by the River said: Recently watched The Endless. I'd give it a 7/10. 19 minutes ago, Monty said: Turbo Kid Cool thanks. I'll check them out. The Endless's premise sounds really interesting. Edited June 25, 2018 by Hugor Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 A Quiet Place Can’t really get into, that would spoil it. Does it deserve the praise it’s received? It’s a good and passable film. It’s a “horror” movie for those that don’t like horror. A few genuinely well directed moments with proper use of sound. The performances came across as how those would communicate in a family during a time like this, especially the father. While some may think the daughter’s performance and behaviour in the film isn’t realistic (again, can’t get into spoilers), remember you’re dealing with a teenager/child trying to cope with everything she’s dealt with. It felt genuine. I didn’t like how it ended. And by end, I don’t mean the climax (which was the last 10 minutes). But more the very last frame of the film. Sort of ended how I’d expect an episode of the recent Evil Dead series to end with Bruce Campbell. I fully expected Emily Blunt when she pumped the shotgun and the close up for her to say “Come get some” or “Groovy” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbean30 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Monty said: A Quiet Place Can’t really get into, that would spoil it. Does it deserve the praise it’s received? It’s a good and passable film. It’s a “horror” movie for those that don’t like horror. A few genuinely well directed moments with proper use of sound. The performances came across as how those would communicate in a family during a time like this, especially the father. While some may think the daughter’s performance and behaviour in the film isn’t realistic (again, can’t get into spoilers), remember you’re dealing with a teenager/child trying to cope with everything she’s dealt with. It felt genuine. I didn’t like how it ended. And by end, I don’t mean the climax (which was the last 10 minutes). But more the very last frame of the film. Sort of ended how I’d expect an episode of the recent Evil Dead series to end with Bruce Campbell. Hide contents I fully expected Emily Blunt when she pumped the shotgun and the close up for her to say “Come get some” or “Groovy” I really enjoyed this movie! For a movie with not a ton of dialogue, it does really well with the settings and the feelings of unease throughout. I do agree with you about the ending, but horror movies seem to always have their cheese factor, that’s kinda what makes them great at times though! I just watched Hereditary in theatres, and I do not get the praise at all. I thought it was a terrible. A Quiet Place was a much better movie, to me at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_bassi13 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 The Disaster Artist - 8/10 I don't like "true" stories that deviate too far from the reality they're supposed to be based on, especially when the whole "truth is stranger than fiction" is what is supposed to make such a movie so inherently interesting. But I think in the name of drama and comedy they hit the write tone with their changes. The whole idea of chasing ones dreams to delusion, with no awareness of self... with The Room, it made for a great movie. This movie understood what made that one special. For all intents and purposes it was more like a re imagining of Ed Wood than anything. Thor Ragnarok - 6/10 ... &^@# me. I didn't hate this movie? I dunno, lol. I thought it was supposed to be the silly comedy of a line of movie that were already way too silly to begin with. Except it kind of wasn't. It attempted less jokes, and when it did they weren't anywhere near as awful. It actually took itself half seriously. It carried a minor sense of purpose that these other Marvel movies can't even manage. Black Panther makes this Thor movie look like Citizen Kane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I've seen this movie more times than I care to admit...my oldest (6) is obsessed with it. 9/10 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, Wilbur said: I've seen this movie more times than I care to admit...my oldest (6) is obsessed with it. 9/10 for me. 10/10 In this rating, a “10” means “I’ll never watch.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 2001: A Space Odyssey So yeah. It’s a tent pole film for science fiction films. Not my favourite Kubrick film, not even in my top 3. But it is a film you really should watch before you die. Visually, for a film that’s 50 years old, it’s a masterpiece. Kubrick knew how to shoot a film, and this was no different. But he really went above and beyond at a time when what he did just wasn’t thought to be possible. Obviously the main complaint is how slow it is at times. Drags on and on, famously the scene where Dave is is traveling through a vortex or whatever that is. However, like all the other areas that “drag”, it serves a purpose for the film and doesn’t take away from the pacing. Those shots and scenes ARE the pacing. You definitely should see it. But you have to be in the right mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svengali Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 26 minutes ago, Monty said: ... So yeah. It’s a tent pole film for science fiction films. Not my favourite Kubrick films not even in my top 3. But it is a film you really should watch before you die. Visually, for a film that’s 50 years old, it’s a masterpiece. Kubrick knew how to shoot a film, and this was no different. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Svengali said: I did it again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Puck Luck Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) I just saw the movie Moon (2009) by Duncan Jones last night after having it recommended by some friends and being intrigued by its general acclaim from critics. The settings do not change much throughout the film, but the environments that are displayed look great, especially for a relatively low budget film! Sam Rockwell did a great job portraying the differences in the personality of his "character" at the same time. Additionally, despite the negativity surrounding Kevin Spacey he is a very good actor and the voice he provided to the robot GERTY stole every scene he was in for me. Although it looked great and the acting performances were good, I honestly found the movie to be quite boring. It took a long time for the plot to get going as it felt like we were watching a guy go go through his monotonous work routine, except its on the Moon rather than on Earth. I was also waiting for something big to blow my mind during the entire movie (e.g. Arrival or Interstellar), but it ended before that happened. Instead, what you see is what you get, and you are supposed to empathise with the guy and think about how he feels, but I guess i might just be cold-blooded. I think if you like a nice looking set with good acting, and enjoy doing a character study, then this might be good for you! 6.5/10 Edited June 29, 2018 by Canuck Puck Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Canuck Puck Luck said: I just saw the movie Moon (2009) by Duncan Jones last night after having it recommended by some friends and being intrigued by its general acclaim from critics. The settings do not change much throughout the film, but the environments that are displayed look great, especially for a relatively low budget film! Sam Rockwell did a great job portraying the differences in the personality of his "character" at the same time. Additionally, despite the negativity surrounding Kevin Spacey he is a very good actor and the voice he provided to the robot GERTY stole every scene he was in for me. Although it looked great and the acting performances were good, I honestly found the movie to be quite boring. It took a long time for the plot to get going as it felt like we were watching a guy go go through his monotonous work routine, except its on the Moon rather than on Earth. I was also waiting for something big to blow my mind during the entire movie (e.g. Arrival or Interstellar), but it ended before that happened. Instead, what you see is what you get, and you are supposed to empathise with the guy and think about how he feels, but I guess i might just be cold-blooded. I think if you like a nice looking set with good acting, and enjoy doing a character study, then this might be good for you! 6.5/10 Loved Moon - more than Arrival, and certainly more than Interstellar (which had, IMO, one of the worst endings of any movie I've ever seen). The theme was totally original, and fleshed out better than most. The monotonous nature of his work was essential to the theme, and thinking about how he feels is the whole point. Spoiler If cloning were ever used to provide labour, how could it be used in a semi-ethical way? And even then, how would the clone feel if he found out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 11 hours ago, Monty said: Kubrick knew how to shoot a film Does this mean I should give Eyes Wide Shut another chance? Because I never cared for it. I recommend porn over Eyes Wide Shut. The sex is better and you already know you aren't getting a good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Shift-4 said: Does this mean I should give Eyes Wide Shut another chance? Because I never cared for it. I recommend porn over Eyes Wide Shut. The sex is better and you already know you aren't getting a good story. I’ve actually watched Eyes Wide Shut twice. Once when it came out (I was 17). And then a few years ago when my wife wasn’t home, because she wouldn’t have approved lol. Should you give it another chance? How old were you when you last watched it? If 20 years, maybe. When I was 17, I didn’t really get it. Came from a small town and didn’t have friends that were into movies as much as I was (and am), so I couldn’t discuss and breakdown movies that I watched. But now, being much older and (I hope) more intelligent, I get what the themes were and what he was doing. It’s a much better film than people remembered. And for Cruise, one of his few dramatic turns that’s worked. Like 2001 and Clockwork Orange, you have to be in the right mood to watch it. So yeah, if it’s been a long time since you last watched it and you’ve grown quite a bit emotionally since then, then it’s worth watching again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Monty said: I’ve actually watched Eyes Wide Shut twice. Once when it came out (I was 17). And then a few years ago when my wife wasn’t home, because she wouldn’t have approved lol. Should you give it another chance? How old were you when you last watched it? If 20 years, maybe. When I was 17, I didn’t really get it. Came from a small town and didn’t have friends that were into movies as much as I was (and am), so I couldn’t discuss and breakdown movies that I watched. But now, being much older and (I hope) more intelligent, I get what the themes were and what he was doing. It’s a much better film than people remembered. And for Cruise, one of his few dramatic turns that’s worked. Like 2001 and Clockwork Orange, you have to be in the right mood to watch it. So yeah, if it’s been a long time since you last watched it and you’ve grown quite a bit emotionally since then, then it’s worth watching again. I watched it over 15 years ago. I got it. I just didn't enjoy it. I remember several scenes. Maybe that flatters the movie more than my previous comments. I might have a boring weekend. Couldn't hurt to try it again. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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