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theusedversion
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Finally got around to seeing The Boys Are Back starring Clive Owen. Wow, this movie was excellent. 5 Stars all the way.
The Boys Are Back is a confessional tale of fatherhood. It follows a witty, wisecracking, action-oriented sportswriter who, in the wake of his wife's death, finds himself in a sudden, stultifying state of single parenthood. Joe Warr throws himself into the only child-rearing philosophy he thinks has a shot at bringing joy back into their lives: "just says yes." Raising two boys - a curious six year-old and a rebel teen from a previous marriage -- in a household devoid of feminine influence, and with a lack of rules, life becomes exuberant, instinctual, reckless... and on the constant verge of disaster. The three multi-generational boys of the Warr household, father and sons alike, must each find their own way, however tenuous, to grow up.
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The Boys Are Back is a confessional tale of fatherhood. It follows a witty, wisecracking, action-oriented sportswriter who, in the wake of his wife's death, finds himself in a sudden, stultifying state of single parenthood. Joe Warr throws himself into the only child-rearing philosophy he thinks has a shot at bringing joy back into their lives: "just says yes." Raising two boys - a curious six year-old and a rebel teen from a previous marriage -- in a household devoid of feminine influence, and with a lack of rules, life becomes exuberant, instinctual, reckless... and on the constant verge of disaster. The three multi-generational boys of the Warr household, father and sons alike, must each find their own way, however tenuous, to grow up.
IMDb | Official Trailer
thebestjess said:
this movie was exceptional. I loved how the film did not rely on cliche, shock value, or special effects to tell it's story.
also I would highly recommend watching
It is one of the most superb films I've seen recently. It is perfect viewing on a rainy sunday afternoon with the lady friend. The pace of the movie is akin to floating in the ocean and staring up at the sun, while getting a hand job.
Steppenwolf
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Kodiak said:
I would consider a twist a cliche by now. Pretty sure some people were shocked by it too. And no special fx? The film had some pretty nice outdoor scenes.
close to the edge
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Kick Ass
Very good and very different from what I expected from the trailer. (Scary Movie with superheroes)
9/10
Very good and very different from what I expected from the trailer. (Scary Movie with superheroes)
9/10
Cuban Legend
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Just finished watching The Shawshank Redemption
1. I'm an idiot for not watching this sooner.
2. It was amazing. It's now in the Top 10 Films of all time for me.
1. I'm an idiot for not watching this sooner.
2. It was amazing. It's now in the Top 10 Films of all time for me.
Yeah it was pretty shitty. It was kinda obvious they really didn't know what to do with the source material. Was Ewan McGregor's character really necessary? Hell, was it even necessary to have it take place in the present and give us all the good stuff through flashbacks? The movie just felt poorly put together and the ending was really anti-climactic and screamed "we shit out this ending 15 minutes before we turned the script in".nyprimus2 said:
Avoid at all costs.
2/5
Steppenwolf
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Terms of Endearment (1983)
The best picture oscar winner of 1984. Quite a good and enjoyable drama with first class actors. One thing bothered me and that was that i didn't understood what was the point to make it such a sad movie near the end. It worked much better as the romatic comedy that it was in the first half.
7/10
Lektionen in Finsternis (1992)
Herzog's documentary about the burning oil fields in Kuwait. Not much story to it but very good pictures.
8/10
Le samouraï (1967)
I expected a lot more from this one. The story thin, often illogical and put awkwardly together. The "style" which this movie seems to get a lot of praise for is extremely sloppy executed.
6/10
Berlin: Die Sinfonie der Grosstadt (1927)
Very nice silent film documentary about Berlin in the 1920's. Feels like a travel in time.
I wish the editing was a bit less hectic. Often there is an interesting scene and before you can observe it already the next scene pops up.
8/10
The best picture oscar winner of 1984. Quite a good and enjoyable drama with first class actors. One thing bothered me and that was that i didn't understood what was the point to make it such a sad movie near the end. It worked much better as the romatic comedy that it was in the first half.
7/10
Lektionen in Finsternis (1992)
Herzog's documentary about the burning oil fields in Kuwait. Not much story to it but very good pictures.
8/10
Le samouraï (1967)
I expected a lot more from this one. The story thin, often illogical and put awkwardly together. The "style" which this movie seems to get a lot of praise for is extremely sloppy executed.
6/10
Berlin: Die Sinfonie der Grosstadt (1927)
Very nice silent film documentary about Berlin in the 1920's. Feels like a travel in time.
I wish the editing was a bit less hectic. Often there is an interesting scene and before you can observe it already the next scene pops up.
8/10
theusedversion
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anddo0 said:
Just out of curiosity, what did you not like about the movie? Or what should they have done different in your opinion?
close to the edge
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Amadeus - Director's Cut
Watched it the second time (I saw parts of the movie in school 5 or 6 years ago) and I don't really know what to think of it. I loved how the music was used and obviously the music itself was awesome but I thought it was really too long (might be because of the Director's Cut). The first half was really drawn out. The acting was very good though, even though I think Hulce overdid Mozart's quirkiness a little. My favorite scene probably was the one with Mozart lying on his bed and dictating the music of his Requiem to Salieri. It was great how the music went along as he dictated it.
7.5/10
On a slightly related note, the music used in the opening of the movie: (Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, 1. Allegro con brio) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxJrElIewok So, so awesome. Beethoven actually used the arpeggiated theme from the beginning for his first Piano sonata. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xdcp-hWdcQ)
Watched it the second time (I saw parts of the movie in school 5 or 6 years ago) and I don't really know what to think of it. I loved how the music was used and obviously the music itself was awesome but I thought it was really too long (might be because of the Director's Cut). The first half was really drawn out. The acting was very good though, even though I think Hulce overdid Mozart's quirkiness a little. My favorite scene probably was the one with Mozart lying on his bed and dictating the music of his Requiem to Salieri. It was great how the music went along as he dictated it.
7.5/10
On a slightly related note, the music used in the opening of the movie: (Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, 1. Allegro con brio) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxJrElIewok So, so awesome. Beethoven actually used the arpeggiated theme from the beginning for his first Piano sonata. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xdcp-hWdcQ)
John Dunbar
correct about everything
I saw Seven Samurai on TV today, I think it was the 4th time I've seen it. It really is amazing.
But on a related note, how come people never attack horses in movies? Well, not never, but take Seven Samurai for instance, the bandits on horseback broke into the village and were surrounded, but they rode around freely until they fell off or were dragged from the saddle. As an animal lover I can see not wanting to hurt a horse, but given the circumstances, you would expect someone to plunge a spear in its side.
But on a related note, how come people never attack horses in movies? Well, not never, but take Seven Samurai for instance, the bandits on horseback broke into the village and were surrounded, but they rode around freely until they fell off or were dragged from the saddle. As an animal lover I can see not wanting to hurt a horse, but given the circumstances, you would expect someone to plunge a spear in its side.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
been waiting to see fassbender in something else after BASTERDS.
he's really excellent here, and i want more. MORE.
he's really excellent here, and i want more. MORE.
IAmtheFMan
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Mother (Korean)
Bought it on Blu-Ray since my folks are staying with me in a week, and I'll be at work a lot, and I thought I'd get some movies and tv shows to keep them occupied. It was really excellent. Done by Bong Joon-Ho, who did Memories of Murder (which I loved) and The Host (not so much.) Like Memories of Murder, some bleak, and dry-dark humor, but also has a lot of the family connections that The Host has.
goldlion054
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Fantastic Mr. Fox
I really like this movie. Totally should have taken best animated picture from Up. Just a humble opinion i suppose. And the voice acting was superb
I really like this movie. Totally should have taken best animated picture from Up. Just a humble opinion i suppose. And the voice acting was superb
gutter_trash
Banned
Kick-Ass
surprisingly good, I like it allot
surprisingly good, I like it allot
Discotheque
Banned
beelzebozo said:been waiting to see fassbender in something else after BASTERDS.
he's really excellent here, and i want more. MORE.
Yessss. More people should see this. He's also coming in a Cronenberg movie opposite Viggo Mortensen (yes, that should be ill).
theusedversion said:
I thought it was a good movie, the acting was adequate. It had some amazing visual effects.. However, upon reading several reader reviews. It seems that Peter Jackson did the book a great injustice. The movie is filled with inaccuracies, out of place events and missing characters from the book. I haven't read the book my self, but it seems this movie is somewhat incomplete.
Also, the
acid trip/in-between world sequences
Lumpy Onion
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What the fuck did I just watch?! Neat (and disturbing) horror movie from 1989 that I hadn't heard of until a few weeks ago on a GAF thread. At first I was kind of let down because the movie felt kind of cheesy and didn't seem to be going anywhere. But the final act made it all worth it. I am glad they saved the best for last, and didn't give away too much early on. Not a masterpiece, but I enjoyed it. But man, the last 20 mins were WTF worthy.
theusedversion said:
I'll answer this even though you didn't ask me (because I'm rude).
The Lovely Bones is not the worst film I've ever seen, but I would say it was done in worse taste than any film I've ever seen.
Every shot served to make the drama less effective, and the otherworldly segments were garish and completely lacking in any form of emotional impact.
The acting was also pretty terrible, from almost everyone. Stanley Tucci was good when he wasn't talking in that silly voice.
Characters were introduced as though you were supposed to have formed a relationship with them prior to their intrusion onto the plot.
Absolutely absurd events transpire near the end of the film which make you question everyone's sanity.
If any movie could make people doubt an Oscar-winning director, TLB is it. It's awful.
Net_Wrecker
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John Dunbar said:
A dead horse provides cover for the enemy, a live horse in the middle of a fight causes confusion....well, when dealing with shootouts anyway. Samurai should be slashing everything left and right.
HiResDes said:
Thanks!
Saw Castle in the sky two days ago. Didn't like it as much as Nausicaa but it still was highly entertaining. Apparently "ARTE" (Europe only) is now showing a "Studio Ghibli" film every Thursday.
Edit: Waaaaaaaah they started that at the beginning of April and it seems i missed Totoro :C
goldlion054
Member
_Isaac said:
Wrong. That movie is fucking dope. And the music is arguably the best in any of his movies
Jay Sosa said:
Steamboy, Grave of the Fireflies, and the Cowboy Bebop Movie
sixteen-bit
Member
Picked up the Vengeance trilogy on bluray.
I had seen Oldboy a few times before, but this was my first time seeing Sympathy for Mr Vengeance and Lady Vengeance. And they were phenomenal.
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance was so incredibly difficult for me to watch because of how dark, graphic, or explicit some parts were. But I'll reiterate it was a great film. Apparently it's getting an American remake. Good luck with that, I can't imagine it having the same impact if it were toned down to be more palatable for a wider audience.
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance was a beautiful. Without spoiling anything, out of the trilogy it was the film that provoked the widest range of emotional response from me. Also, the soundtrack was amazing.
VeryGooster
Banned
I just watched Orphan with Vera Famiga and Peter Sarsgaard on HBO. What a stupid reveal in a stupid movie.
distantmantra
Member
I saw Exit Through the Gift Shop on Friday. I know it's in very limited release (ie. 11 screens in North America) right now, but has anyone seen it yet? Extremely entertaining, but I'd rather not give too much of it away.
I've been watching a lot of Spanish language films lately. I'm taking a class on Mexican cinema and have absolutely fallen in love with many of the region's films. If you haven't already done so, check out some films from South America, Mexico and Spain (or any other culture for that matter), I'll probably be doing just that in these upcoming months...
1. The Devil's Backbone - 8.0 out of 10
2. Los Olvidados - 9.5 out of 10
Surprisingly short, clocking in a hair over 75 minutes, but I enjoyed it immensely. This is the 3rd Luis Buñuel films I've seen and the man is simply a beast. Reading into his films is almost as fun as watching the films themselves. Can't wait to check out his filmography in full, I have a feeling he's going to find his way in my list of favorite directors of all time.
3. Sin Nombre - 9.5 out of 10
I really dug this film. The film was beautifully shot and I was really attached to the two main characters. Reminded me a bit of Apocalypto, probably because of MS-13's (gang) face tattoos, and the fact that it's a chase film at heart. Ridiculously solid first attempt at a film for director Cary Fukunaga, can't wait to check out his future work.
4. Tesis - 9.0 out of 10
5. El Angel Exterminador - 10 out of 10
6. Temporada de patos - 9.0 out of 10
7. Macario - 9.0 out of 10
1. The Devil's Backbone - 8.0 out of 10
2. Los Olvidados - 9.5 out of 10
Surprisingly short, clocking in a hair over 75 minutes, but I enjoyed it immensely. This is the 3rd Luis Buñuel films I've seen and the man is simply a beast. Reading into his films is almost as fun as watching the films themselves. Can't wait to check out his filmography in full, I have a feeling he's going to find his way in my list of favorite directors of all time.
3. Sin Nombre - 9.5 out of 10
I really dug this film. The film was beautifully shot and I was really attached to the two main characters. Reminded me a bit of Apocalypto, probably because of MS-13's (gang) face tattoos, and the fact that it's a chase film at heart. Ridiculously solid first attempt at a film for director Cary Fukunaga, can't wait to check out his future work.
4. Tesis - 9.0 out of 10
5. El Angel Exterminador - 10 out of 10
6. Temporada de patos - 9.0 out of 10
7. Macario - 9.0 out of 10
Popped Big Fish in last night and loved it. It was lacking something to make it a masterpiece, maybe the stories being too disjointed from each other. The stories themselves were nice and the entire look of the movie was good too. The ending is fantastic.
I'm kind of disappointed in Burton. I like many of his films but Big Fish would have ben a good turning point for him to bring his style to a more traditional form of storytelling. At the moment he relies too much on the style alone.
I'm kind of disappointed in Burton. I like many of his films but Big Fish would have ben a good turning point for him to bring his style to a more traditional form of storytelling. At the moment he relies too much on the style alone.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
i loved that movie too, jgs. the ending kind of makes me weepy when i see it on tv. i'm pretty weak to stories about making peace with an element of your past and learning to not only come to terms with, but learn from it, and appreciate what it was.
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