Movie review thread...

Tim

I'd struggle to think of examples of the first part of that statement, Kirwan.

Kirwan

[quote name='Tim']I'd struggle to think of examples of the first part of that statement, Kirwan.[/QUOTE] 
 
Well it all comes down to taste, but Star Trek was a very good sci fi film. Sure it's on the "fun" end of the scale, but it ticked a lot of boxes for me. I re-watched Minority Report the other day, and I had forgotten how excellent that was. 
 
Some to rattle off; 
 
Iron Man 
28 Days Later 
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (yes, yes, a chick flick Sci Fi film) 
Children of Men 
 
Huge variety really. I may be easily pleased, but I think Sci Fi has never been taken more seriously and introduced in less obvious ways. 
 
Oh shit, and Serenity <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Chiefy

To be honest, when my girlfriend brought the Star Trek DVD home I was pretty keen to not watch it, but ended up quite enjoying it. 
 
Ended up going to watch Avatar last night, I thought it was great. It took quite a while for my eyes to adjust to the glasses but that was no big deal. Was surprised to see the geeky guy off Grandma's Boy there but he played his role well. I wouldn't mind seeing it in 2D now just to see how the two versions compare...

taniwharugby

[quote name='mariner4life']Couple Retreat. 
 
Worst. Movie. Ever. 
 
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. 
 
I wish that i had 2 extra hands, so i could give this movie 4 thumbs down.[/QUOTE] 
 
Mrs TR convinced me to watch this last night, obviously after your scathing report, I was none too keen... 
 
Thought it was a bit silly, a few amusing moments, but not as bad as you make it out to be, certainly seen alot worse!! 
 
Maybe going in expecting a 0/10 movie gave me little expectation?

Sneakdefreak

Went and saw Boy last night. Very, very funny with a bit of sadness thrown in. 
Some moments reminded me of growing up on the coast, especially the "You fuck up", "Nah, you fuck up" arguments. 
Does have a quick, yet random, ending which will throw a few people off but still a must see. 
 
4/5 
 
My fav. quote: 
 
Alamein Snr: What are you suppose to be? 
Dallas (painted blue): A Maori smurf.

Hooroo

Watched The Secret Life Of Bees on Thursday night. 
 
Really enjoyed it and is it Queen Latifah that is the lead role?? I don't know a heck of a lot about acting but I thought she was awesome in it.

Kirwan

[quote name='Hooroo']Watched The Secret Life Of Bees on Thursday night. 
 
Really enjoyed it and is it Queen Latifah that is the lead role?? I don't know a heck of a lot about acting but I thought she was awesome in it.[/QUOTE] 
 
I watched that the other night, and it was surprisingly good. Very strange cast, three singer/actors in the lead and what the hell was Paul Bettany doing in this film (Although he was brilliant, unrecognisable at times). 
 
Did feel like I was in Oprah's book club at times though.

Tim

You two need to watch Commando or Cobra now before it's too late!

Kirwan

[quote name='Tim']You two need to watch Commando or Cobra now before it's too late![/QUOTE] 
 
The compromises of marriage unfortunately. I do my best to ruin them with "witty" comments and pointing out plot holes but she keeps watching them. 
 
"You're a disease, and I'm the cure...." <chew toothpick>

Tim

Nice. Can't go past the " 'I'll do it, I'll do it man! I got a bomb! I'll blow this whole place up!' 'Go ahead, I don't shop here anyway' " exchange though. <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> 
 
Wonder if it is out on Blu-ray?

Hooroo

[quote name='Kirwan']I watched that the other night, and it was surprisingly good. Very strange cast, three singer/actors in the lead and what the hell was Paul Bettany doing in this film (Although he was brilliant, unrecognisable at times). 
 
Did feel like I was in Oprah's book club at times though.[/QUOTE] 
 
Was Paul Bettany the Father?? 
 
Who were the other singers in it?? I kind of recognised the middle sister. Is it the girl from Wu Wang Gang or something?

Kirwan

[quote name='Hooroo']Was Paul Bettany the Father?? 
 
Who were the other singers in it?? I kind of recognised the middle sister. Is it the girl from Wu Wang Gang or something?[/QUOTE] 
 
Yeah. The other two were Jennifer Hudson (American Idol, Dreamgirls) and Alicia Keys. Who the fuck are Wu Wang Gang?

Hooroo

Which one was which?? 
 
The depressive girl also played a pretty good part IMO.

raznomore

[quote name='Kirwan']Yeah. The other two were Jennifer Hudson (American Idol, Dreamgirls) and Alicia Keys. [B]Who the fuck are Wu Wang Gang?[/B][/QUOTE] 
 
Im truly hoping that was intentional. 
 
I actually refused to watch this on the grounds it was going to be shit and because Dakota Fanning was in it. I gave the wife a guilt trip in the DVD shop and pouted till we got Surrogates (Which was shit). Now your telling me I should have gotten the chick flick? 
 
Up is down and down is up...

raznomore

[IMG]http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/alicia-keys.jpg[/IMG] 
 
[IMG]http://gossip.whyfame.com/files/2009/12jennifer_hudson.jpg[/IMG] 
 
Quite the difference...

ACT Crusader

[quote name='Sneakdefreak']Went and saw Boy last night. Very, very funny with a bit of sadness thrown in. 
Some moments reminded me of growing up on the coast, especially the "You fuck up", "Nah, you fuck up" arguments. 
Does have a quick, yet random, ending which will throw a few people off but still a must see. 
 
4/5 
 
My fav. quote: 
 
Alamein Snr: What are you suppose to be? 
Dallas (painted blue): A Maori smurf.[/QUOTE] 
 
Watched the trailer for that, not sure if that will come to OZ on the big screen. Looks funny.

taniwharugby

[video=youtube;v_FfHA5whXc]

Just hope they don't ruin it... 
 
like the trailer I saw next to this one..aargh Shrek 4, 2 was only just bearable!

Kirwan

My son has just discovered Toy Story 1 & 2, very cute watching a 2 year old running around say "To Infinity and Beyond!" 
 
Looks like they aren't shying away from the darker themes as well as the humour, so it should be good. And has there been a bad pixar film? Can anybody name one, they have crazy levels of quality.

Kirwan

The latest Expendables Trailer; 
 
[url]http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808411960/video/18909047[/url] 
 
Worth watching just to see Arnie, Stallone and Bruce in the same shot <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Kirwan

And continuing the action/80s vibe; 
 
[url]http://trailers.apple.com/movies/fox/theateam/ateam-tlr2_720p.mov[/url]

The Silver Fern

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