Movie review thread...
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Leaves of Grass; Edward Norton, Melanie Lynsky, Richard Dreyfuss<br />
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NOt sure how you'd describe it, guess a black comedy...<br />
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Norton is a brilliant Classical Philosopher, and he also plays his brillliant twin brother who is a hick master weed grower...<br />
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Good film, some funny bits, soe darker bits, but all in all a good watch! 7.8/10 -
[quote name='Milk']I saw it and was expecting good things due to the reviews. Personally, I found it boring and just couldn't get it into it. I still found there were a few good scenes though.[/QUOTE]<br />
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Finally watched it. I wasn't expecting an action movie, maybe you were Milk? But I enjoyed it quite a bit. The scenes where JCVD is by himself are stand outs. His major monolog shows he has real acting range. Potentially the guy could go far if he gave away the action movies. I can't believe how much he gives himself over into destroying his image. <br />
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Zach Galifinakis interviews Ben Stiller:<br />
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[url]http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/60072add5a/between-two-ferns-with-zach-galifianakis-ben-stiller?rel=player[/url] -
[quote name='allblackfan']Saw Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief last week...it was crap. Special effects were okay but the lame story line and the lead chicks acting were both terrible. And saw From Paris With Love yesterday....am having a bad run at the movies 'cos this one was crap too. Rhys whatever his name is can't act for shit, he's a poser. Am looking forward to the Clash of the Titans though, looks good.[/QUOTE]<br />
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Saw Percy Jackson last night, I think they had the basis of a good movie, possibly 2, but tried to jam it all in and rush through it.<br />
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OK for pre-teens Id say, but nowhere the Potter, Spiderwick, Toy Story type movies that adults can enjoy too. -
[quote name='Tim']Zach Galifinakis interviews Ben Stiller:<br />
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[url]http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/60072add5a/between-two-ferns-with-zach-galifianakis-ben-stiller?rel=player[/url][/QUOTE]<br />
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The Michael Cera one is just disturbing...but totally hilarious! -
I like a lot of people am a fan of the original Predator movie and to a lesser extent the 2nd. I got all excited in the early 00's when they decided to combine the series with Alien and was equally pissed off when I saw how badly both franchises had been screwed by the horrible, horrible films given us.<br />
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Then I was led to believe no-one cared about what the fans wanted anymore when Adrian-fucking-Brody was cast in the newest Predator incarnation. <br />
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I have just seen the trailer and it looks pretty good. Thankfully the reboot is not of the original movie, completely different story line, and Brody will not be taking on the roll of Arnie's [I]Dutch[/I].<br />
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Saw The Hurt Locker a couple of days ago, though it's not quite "out" yet.<br />
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I'm no movie reviewer so I'll just say: Great. Best I've seen for years, thoroughly recommended. It has both explosions and emotions, so something there for everyone! -
[quote name='Razbra']I like a lot of people am a fan of the original Predator movie and to a lesser extent the 2nd. I got all excited in the early 00's when they decided to combine the series with Alien and was equally pissed off when I saw how badly both franchises had been screwed by the horrible, horrible films given us.<br />
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Then I was led to believe no-one cared about what the fans wanted anymore when Adrian-fucking-Brody was cast in the newest Predator incarnation. <br />
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I have just seen the trailer and it looks pretty good. Thankfully the reboot is not of the original movie, completely different story line, and Brody will not be taking on the roll of Arnie's [I]Dutch[/I].<br />
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[video=youtube;9u8vZwvP57Y]
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Yeah this looks pretty decent, has a good webpage with lots of content too.<br />
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Look away for a spoiler<br />
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Saw Boy tonight and it was too much. It's a must see for all Kiwi's. I thought the dad was a bit over the top sometimes but the kids sure made up for it. Funniest NZ film ever. It's the kind of movie that will make feel homesick (if you're on your OE, living overseas).<br />
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[quote name='Toddy']Saw Boy tonight and it was too much. It's a must see for all Kiwi's. I thought the dad was a bit over the top sometimes but the kids sure made up for it. Funniest NZ film ever. It's the kind of movie that will make feel homesick (if you're on your OE, living overseas).[/QUOTE]<br />
Did you see it at the advance screening for the Charity Walk?<br />
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[quote name='Nepia']Did you see it at the advance screening for the Charity Walk?<br />
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Anyone know when it opens nationwide?[/QUOTE]<br />
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Saw an advanced screening for some cause? Not the Charity Walk though.<br />
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Couple Retreat.<br />
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Worst. Movie. Ever.<br />
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Its not funny, its horribly predictable, the characters are crap. Its terrible. An hour and half of my life i will never get back. And i will generally enjoy enything Vince Vaugn is in as well (Swingers is an all-time favourite), but not fucking this. Avoid at all costs. <br />
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I wish that i had 2 extra hands, so i could give this movie 4 thumbs down. -
[quote name='mariner4life']Couple Retreat.<br />
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Worst. Movie. Ever.<br />
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Its not funny, its horribly predictable, the characters are crap. Its terrible. An hour and half of my life i will never get back. And i will generally enjoy enything Vince Vaugn is in as well (Swingers is an all-time favourite), but not fucking this. Avoid at all costs. <br />
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I wish that i had 2 extra hands, so i could give this movie 4 thumbs down.[/QUOTE]<br />
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they really don't come much worse do they? good cast(tem morrison shows up) interesting back drop but no jokes anywhere.<br />
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There's a Belgian movie, inspired by [I]giallo[/I] flicks, called [I]Amer [/I]doing the festival circuit. Looks awesome.<br />
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[url]http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1426352/[/url]<br />
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I am keen to see this one; The Secret is in thier Eyes<br />
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[URL]http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1305806/[/URL]<br />
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In The Electric Mist. Tommy Lee Jones murder/mystery. Set in small town Louisiana.<br />
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Completely engrossing but ultimately confusing. Too many loose ends, almost poetic narrative(annoying) and too many characters. But you can't look away. What it could have been is brilliant but it ends up just being average. -
Question. I am getting taken to the movies tonight and the three movies I am attempting to choose between are Avatar, Green Zone (the movie, not the crappy part of Waikato stadium!) and Law Abiding Citizen. Anyone seen all three or able to help me in making a choice? <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
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Avatar, no competition.
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Have seen Law Abiding Citizen, and really enjoyed it (aside form ending was rushed) but I am yet to see Avatar, and if in 3D, I know which I'd be watching!
