Rate the last movie you watched. - Page 27

A Place of Light · 25-11-2008, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Haly

Probably. I haven't really bothered analysing performances that much, I figure it's the sort of film that would fall to pieces if deconstructed but for a mostly mindless couple of hours, it's good

Sorry if it came across like I was going all "Sisko and Ebert", as that wasn't my aim. It is what it is, a few hours of good old fashioned entertainment, and I really enjoyed it. MY gripe was that Morgan Freeman is one of those actors who is always memorable even when the film he's in is not. With Wanted, I just thought it was a shame that he didn't "Freeman-ise" the role more.

BBx · 25-11-2008, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Haly

I'm tempted to pick up Open Water tonight just to see how bad it is

Looking at other online reviews, apparently the first one is only remotely better because it isn't actually their stupidity which gets them into the situation.

Unlike the one I watched last night... grrr... annoyingly Jackie Brown was on tv.. but always finishes sooooo late!

BB x

A Place of Light · 25-11-2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

"Dyin' ain't much of a livin' boy".
Absolutely classic Western movie and one of the first DVD's I bought

/sticks neck out.

I think Josey Wales may be his finest work as an actor.

/ends neck sticking.

"You cain't kill 'em all, Josey"
"That's a fact"
"So what are ye doin' here?"
"Because I ain't got nothing better to do"

Awesome movie, IMHO.

A Place of Light · 25-11-2008, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Wossi

The Dark Knight.

Finally got around to watching this and wasn't dissapointed. Heath Ledger creaped me out, his portrayal of The Joker was brilliantly done and kept to the comics idea of him. The ending though made it for me, my mum and sister were in tears at the end with the speech from Gary Oldman, have to say it was very moving.

9.5/10

Really enjoyed this, but it desperately needed to lose around 30 minutes of running time.

Haly · 25-11-2008, 19:25

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Originally Posted by A Place of Light

Sorry if it came across like I was going all "Sisko and Ebert", as that wasn't my aim. It is what it is, a few hours of good old fashioned entertainment, and I really enjoyed it. MY gripe was that Morgan Freeman is one of those actors who is always memorable even when the film he's in is not. With Wanted, I just thought it was a shame that he didn't "Freeman-ise" the role more.

No, I know exactly what you mean

He could have made it better, did seem a bit like he was going through the motions but I guess maybe he just wanted to have some fun

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Originally Posted by BBelle

Looking at other online reviews, apparently the first one is only remotely better because it isn't actually their stupidity which gets them into the situation.

Unlike the one I watched last night... grrr... annoyingly Jackie Brown was on tv.. but always finishes sooooo late!

BB x

I'll give it a shot I think if it's in

Not like it'll cost me anything.

I've just finished watching Smart People with Dennis Quaid and Sarah Jessica Parker. Interesting little film, it was labelled as a comedy drama, really it's a drama with some moments that make you smile rather than laugh. Nice portrayal of the human condition, so to speak, though. Little bit slow but I'd say gentle rather than slow. Also a surprisingly decent turn by Ellen Page who I didn't really rate after Juno.
7/10 seems about right to me. For those who liked Dan in Real Life, I'd particularly recommend this as it is quite similar.

NokkonWud · 25-11-2008, 19:42

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Originally Posted by A Place of Light

/sticks neck out.

I think Josey Wales may be his finest work as an actor.

/ends neck sticking.

He's brilliant in it for sure, and it often get's overlooked for the more 'classic' Man With No Name trilogy of Westerns he did (I also prefer Pale Rider to these). I think you're looking at Unforgiven, Bridges of Madison County and Josey Wales for his finest moments as an actor (and as fate would have it, director).

I will say Unforgiven is my favourite, but then, as I said, Morgan Freeman is my favourite actor.

One of his most overlooked movies is True Crime though, almost everyone I know hasn't seen that movie.

A Place of Light · 25-11-2008, 19:45

^^^
Pale Rider, now there's a movie.

"There's nothin' like a nice piece of hickory".

Superb.

Metalface Mark · 26-11-2008, 11:52

Wall E - It was fantastic, 10/10. Heartily recommended.

Streeteh · 26-11-2008, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Metalface Mark

Wall E - It was fantastic, 10/10. Heartily recommended.

Good to see i'm not alone

Haly · 26-11-2008, 20:39

Made of Honour
Not much can be said really, typical Rom Com, very predictable but it passed the time.
1/10 if you hate Rom Coms

6/10 if you like them.

Hancock
Not one of Will Smith's best but not bad. Seemed to be better the second time round as I knew it was going to be slightly more serious than usual superhero films. Not sure if I'd pay money for it though which is a pity as I did the first time round

7/10

26-11-2008, 11:52	#268
Metalface Mark Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 240	Wall E - It was fantastic, 10/10. Heartily recommended. __________________

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Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Made of Honour Not much can be said really, typical Rom Com, very predictable but it passed the time. 1/10 if you hate Rom Coms 6/10 if you like them. Hancock Not one of Will Smith's best but not bad. Seemed to be better the second time round as I knew it was going to be slightly more serious than usual superhero films. Not sure if I'd pay money for it though which is a pity as I did the first time round 7/10 __________________ Halycopter

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A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	^^^ Pale Rider, now there's a movie. "There's nothin' like a nice piece of hickory". Superb.