Movie review thread...
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That is an outstanding compilation and commentary. I had forgotten how bizarre some of those death scenes were, especially the Seagal ones. The 80s were a real high point for gratuitous movie violence. -
[quote name='Virgil']Caught 'Up' a couple weeks ago, brilliant movie. The first part with the couple growing old together had the Mrs in tears.<br />
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Was my fave movie of last year, and despite being a cartoon, might've been the most human. 9.5/10<br />
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Finally watched "Anvil: The Story of Anvil" last night. Advance billing is a bullseye, it was one of the most satisfying films I've seen in a while. "Spinal Tap" meets "FUBAR," and possibly better than both. Must-see for anybody who loves rock & roll, and rewarding for everybody else too. 9/10<br />
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Watched the "Fantastic Mr. Fox" on the weekend. Recommend. 7.5/10 -
[quote name='mariner4life']Watched "Clash of the Titans" in 3D yesterday. I give it the thumbs up.<br />
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Its simple, a trifle cliched in parts, and Sam Worthington acts like a bricklayer from Perth, but shit, it had all the ingredients i look for in a mythical adventure. Visually its pretty cool too, with the action all being fairly hectic rather than looking all cool and polished.[/QUOTE]Yep, had been waiting for it ever since seeing the trailer on here months ago - didn't disappoint (and the missus loved it too). -
Saw Crazy Heart last night, and sure I think Jeff Bridges deserved an Oscar (but probably more for Big Lebowski than Bad Blake), but I came away thinking "was that it??" I'm not even sure I can articulate the reason for this feeling. I just didn't believe the characters played by Colin Farrell or Maggie Gylenhall (sp?). Oh well I have another episode of The Pacific to watch
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Few movies this easter weekend for me.<br />
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Sherlock Holmes - great movie, well worth the watch. Downey Jr just gets better and better everytime I see him for mine.<br />
Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus - interesting and quirky, probably worth a watch but didn't shiver my timbers.<br />
Jennifers Body - pretty shit really, but I guess if you're a fan of Megan Fox you may want to watch.<br />
Knowing - fairly predictable and not really worth a watch, bit of a shit ending.<br />
Ninja Assassin - No.<br />
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Bit old but - saw the Incredibles for the first time - rate it! Fun movie. -
[quote name='Bones']Yep, had been waiting for it ever since seeing the trailer on here months ago - didn't disappoint (and the missus loved it too).[/QUOTE]<br />
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Read a review online which really slated the 3D side of this. How did you guys find it - as from the trailers I was thinking of going this weekend to it. -
[quote name='LAKiwi']Read a review online which really slated the 3D side of this. How did you guys find it - as from the trailers I was thinking of going this weekend to it.[/QUOTE]<br />
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I heard that Titans wasn't shot in 3D, but rather "push-processed" in post-production to cash in on the current 3D trend. I haven't seen it yet. -
[quote name='LAKiwi']Read a review online which really slated the 3D side of this. How did you guys find it - as from the trailers I was thinking of going this weekend to it.[/QUOTE]Yeah that was something that the missus and I both noticed - it didn't seem all that 3D, especially when we'd seen some great effects in the 3D trailers leading up to the main feature. I'd still definitely recommend going to see it and probably in 3D - although I don't think you'd be missing too much if it wasn't 3D.
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Ah, i did not know that, it would explain why the 3D side of it wasn't as prominent as in Avatar. Still looked cool though. But yea, probably not much less cool in 2D.<br />
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Incidentally, the 3D thing has gone too fucking far. I saw a trailer for a 3D dance movie for christ's sake! The movie looked terrible, and i really fail to see what the 3D aspect is going to add to it. Maybe to cover the horrible premis/writing/acting. -
[quote name='mariner4life']Ah, i did not know that, it would explain why the 3D side of it wasn't as prominent as in Avatar. Still looked cool though. But yea, probably not much less cool in 2D.<br />
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Incidentally, the 3D thing has gone too fucking far. [B]I saw a trailer for a 3D dance movie for christ's sake![/B] The movie looked terrible, and i really fail to see what the 3D aspect is going to add to it. Maybe to cover the horrible premis/writing/acting.[/QUOTE]<br />
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Classic. Please post a link to that. <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> -
[quote name='mariner4life']Ah, i did not know that, it would explain why the 3D side of it wasn't as prominent as in Avatar. Still looked cool though. But yea, probably not much less cool in 2D.<br />
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Incidentally, the 3D thing has gone too fucking far. I saw a trailer for a 3D dance movie for christ's sake! The movie looked terrible, and i really fail to see what the 3D aspect is going to add to it. Maybe to cover the horrible premis/writing/acting.[/QUOTE]<br />
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Over the past 16 weeks at the North American box office, the No. 1 movie has been a 3D movie for 12 of those weeks, and not just itsy-bitsy #1's, but record-smashing. For better-or-worse, the trend will continue.<br />
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There's also a downside... ya gotta jump on them fast. Most multiplexes are fortunate to have one 3D projector, let alone two. But right now there are probably four big 3D movies in current release, which means "older" 3D films like Avatar are getting bumped to the 2D screens whilst the "Alice in Wonderland," "Titans" and "Train a Dragon" thingie take those valuable 3D projectors.<br />
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I recall when "My Bloody Valentine 3D" was released, the studios said there would be a new 3D tentpole released per month, and it looks like they're now producing them faster than that. Can the exhibitors keep up?<br />
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Look for sales of 3D televisions to skyrocket the next year-or-so.<br />
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ps. Expect Lucas to release Star Wars trilogies in 3D. Will LOTR be far behind? (They're releasing the Blu-Ray boxset right now; The cynic in me suspects in a year-or-so they'll come out with yet another version in 3D (probably theatrical release on DVD and then later the Extended editions...).) -
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I recall when "My Bloody Valentine 3D" was released, the studios said there would be a new 3D tentpole released per month, and it looks like they're now producing them faster than that. Can the exhibitors keep up?<br />
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There aren't enough theatres to keep up with the demand at the moment. Apparently, James Cameron was pissed that Avatar got pulled early from 3D ready theatres so that Clash of the Titans could be shown.<br />
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For anyone who prefers a gripping story to flashy gimmicks, I can highly recommend The Ghost Writer. Despite the political overtones - it takes a none too subtle stab at Tony Blair - it's a good thriller. Roman Polanski may be a rapist, but he's a rapist that knows how to make good films. It was made before Polanski got arrested and it's bizarrely ironic how it features a main character who hides out in America to avoid prosecution in Europe. -
Ok, i don't know how to do this but, for your viewing pleasure (provided link works) here is the trailer to Streetdance 3D!!!! (yay)<br />
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it just looks awful (hot chicks though)<br />
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[quote name='mariner4life']Ok, i don't know how to do this but, for your viewing pleasure (provided link works) here is the trailer to Streetdance 3D!!!! (yay)<br />
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it just looks awful (hot chicks though)<br />
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Jesus M4L! That's cruel and unusual punishment innit?<br />
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I see Resident Evil have trotted out another sequel. Hate that shit, Mrs Raz loves it. Difference this time for this one is that they have shot it using James Cameron's 3D cam.<br />
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[QUOTE]I see Resident Evil have trotted out another sequel. Hate that shit, Mrs Raz loves it. Difference this time for this one is that they have shot it using James Cameron's 3D cam.<br />
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[quote name='mariner4life']Ah, i did not know that, it would explain why the 3D side of it wasn't as prominent as in Avatar. Still looked cool though. But yea, probably not much less cool in 2D.<br />
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Incidentally, the 3D thing has gone too fucking far. I saw a trailer for a 3D dance movie for christ's sake! The movie looked terrible, and i really fail to see what the 3D aspect is going to add to it. Maybe to cover the horrible premis/writing/acting.[/QUOTE]We probably had the same trailers, that one almost made me throw up. -
[quote name='Bones']We probably had the same trailers, that one almost made me throw up.[/QUOTE]<br />
If so, then all of the others before it looked cool as shit, Iron Man 2, Robin hood, and Prince of Persia all look like goes to me. -
[quote name='red terror']Will LOTR be far behind? (They're releasing the Blu-Ray boxset right now; The cynic in me suspects in a year-or-so they'll come out with yet another version in 3D (probably theatrical release on DVD and then later the Extended editions...).)[/QUOTE]<br />
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Kismet, a friend forwarded me a recent interview with Richard Taylor (WETA) where he says he hopes the LOTR trilogy will be released in 3D. One presumes with a post-production 3D technique that "Titans" employed.<br />
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There is also a delay in shooting "The Hobbit." One suspects it could be rumoured negotiations about MGM selling the rights to Warner Bros., and one imagines both studios would be seriously reconsidering the original plan to shoot the films in 2D.
