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Re: Movies Reviews/ Suggestions-- no spoilers!
« Reply #220 on: August 03, 2009, 06:41:46 AM »
Bing as the boss and I are comic fans (well comic book movies in his case), I was asked to peek at Super Capers and Special.

Super Capers is one of those films you're going to look at and think "They had a promising cast and a neat premise.  Now what the hell happened during filming?"

Train wreck.  I'm not sure if it's meant to be for kids, or if it's just meant to be in the original spirit of older comics from long ago, but it's painful to watch.

Special is...different.  It's billed and advertised as a wacky comedy where a man in a medical experiment may or may not be developing super powers.  It is instead a very dark comedy about a man with some serious problems.  I'm not saying its bad, its okay in fact.  But don't go into it expecting it to be what it was advertised.

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« Reply #221 on: August 07, 2009, 09:51:24 AM »
I finally saw Watchmen.  All in all, I think it was pretty good.  I think my favorite part was when

[spoiler]Rorschach got into that prison fight and said to all the inmates: "None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with you. You're locked up in here with me!"

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« Reply #222 on: August 07, 2009, 01:01:00 PM »
watch the animated comic.
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« Reply #223 on: August 09, 2009, 08:32:05 AM »
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1449844/

I'm watching Sauna (aka Filth), which is as far as I know the first modern FInnish horror film to go international.

So far I must say it's been quite good and receives my enthusiastic support.  Tshern's countrymen have done exceptionally well on their first effort.

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« Reply #224 on: August 09, 2009, 08:57:07 AM »
Saw "In The Loop" Hilarious if confusing.
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« Reply #225 on: August 09, 2009, 02:24:04 PM »
Saw King Kong for the first time today.

Awesome :)
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« Reply #226 on: August 09, 2009, 09:01:42 PM »
Saw King Kong for the first time today.

Awesome :)

They're making a cgi sequel or prequel called Kong: King of Skull Island

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« Reply #227 on: August 10, 2009, 06:51:33 AM »
Just re-watched The Truman Show.  Forgot how good it was.
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« Reply #228 on: August 10, 2009, 11:51:19 AM »
Just re-watched The Truman Show.  Forgot how good it was.

I never much cared for Jim Carrey in drama. It seems he gets lots of bad scripts that way. Truman was good, though.
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« Reply #229 on: August 10, 2009, 12:35:56 PM »
Just re-watched The Truman Show.  Forgot how good it was.

I never much cared for Jim Carrey in drama. It seems he gets lots of bad scripts that way. Truman was good, though.

I'm kinda the opposite.  I hated most of his comedies, with the exception of things like Liar Liar.  I'd rather watch a musical than have to sit through Ace Ventura!
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Re: Movies Reviews/ Suggestions-- no spoilers!
« Reply #230 on: August 10, 2009, 10:05:06 PM »
Just re-watched The Truman Show.  Forgot how good it was.

I never much cared for Jim Carrey in drama. It seems he gets lots of bad scripts that way. Truman was good, though.

I'm kinda the opposite.  I hated most of his comedies, with the exception of things like Liar Liar.  I'd rather watch a musical than have to sit through Ace Ventura!

Like this one, or is that a given?

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« Reply #231 on: August 11, 2009, 07:32:52 AM »
Just re-watched The Truman Show.  Forgot how good it was.

I never much cared for Jim Carrey in drama. It seems he gets lots of bad scripts that way. Truman was good, though.

I'm kinda the opposite.  I hated most of his comedies, with the exception of things like Liar Liar.  I'd rather watch a musical than have to sit through Ace Ventura!

Like this one, or is that a given?

Don't forget the Evil Dead musical :D
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« Reply #232 on: August 11, 2009, 08:16:25 AM »
Or Rocky Horror

Or Reefer Madness

heck, even Shock Treatment...

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« Reply #233 on: August 11, 2009, 09:18:10 AM »
Has anyone seen Righteous Kill?  I was debating on watching it soon and was wondering if it was any good.
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Re: Movies Reviews/ Suggestions-- no spoilers!
« Reply #234 on: August 14, 2009, 05:45:36 AM »
Saw the midnight screening of District 9.  I really did enjoy it, it's the best sci-fi kind of movie I've seen in a good while. Probably the best movie I'll see this summer, unless Inglorious Basterds takes that spot.

It beat the hell out of Transformers 2, I'll say that.

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« Reply #235 on: August 22, 2009, 02:55:06 AM »
http://www.celebuzz.com/natalie-portman-mi...is-set-s128611/

I havent seen this movie because it isnt out yet but this has perked my interest :D

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« Reply #236 on: August 22, 2009, 07:27:19 AM »
saw district 9 yesterday.. 

i find descriptions of it to fail...

not only were all the production elements great, they call came together and make a very good film.

i do wish that the popcorn and drink hadnt cost 10 bucks... one of each... damn it..
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« Reply #237 on: August 22, 2009, 01:12:20 PM »
Watched The Host at my sister's suggestion. It's a pretty good movie (more dramatic than frightening though).
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« Reply #238 on: August 23, 2009, 04:04:33 PM »
Saw Inglorious Bastards, new favorite movie
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« Reply #239 on: August 24, 2009, 11:20:30 AM »
I did end up watching Righteous Kill, which I liked.  There was this one "poem" in there that was just perfect:

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The two detectives are questioning a prisoner about a string of murders where the killer leaves behind a poem.  These are the two detectives who arrested this prisoner, so understandabely, he hates them.

Detective 1: Do you like poetry?
Prisoner: Poetry?
Detective 2: Yeah, poetry.
Prisoner: Sure.  Roses are red | Violets are blue | I want to stab your eyes out with my dick, you fucks!

Priceless! :D
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Quote from: Cafiend
It is a shame stupidity isn't painful.
Quote from: StormKnight
Totally true.  Historians believe that most past civilizations would have endured for centuries longer if they had successfully determined Batman's alignment.
Quote from: Grand Theft Otto
Why are so many posts on the board the equivalent of " Dear Dr. Crotch, I keep punching myself in the crotch, and my groin hurts... what should I do? How can I make my groin stop hurting?"
Quote from: CryoSilver
I suggest carving "Don't be a dick" into him with a knife.  A dull, rusty knife.  A dull, rusty, bent, flaming knife.
Quote from: Seerow
Fluffy: It's over Steve! I've got the high ground!
Steve: You underestimate my power!
Fluffy: Don't try it, Steve!
Steve: *charges*
Fluffy: *three critical strikes*
Steve: ****
Quote from: claypigeons
I don't even stat out commoners. Commoner = corpse that just isn't a zombie. Yet.
Quote from: CryoSilver
When I think "Old Testament Boots of Peace" I think of a paladin curb-stomping an orc and screaming "Your death brings peace to this land!"
Quote from: Orville_Oaksong
Buy a small country. Or Pelor. Both are good investments.
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