Rate the last movie you watched.

["slinky"]

As soon as it comes out on dvd I will immediately be trying out that game

[Garp]

Bad Company
7/10

Anthony Hopkins, Chris Rock.

Okay, yeah yeah another Chris Rock film. I hate Chris Rock. Almost (but not quite) as annoying as Chris Tucker. His stand up is hilarious though.
Premise: His unknown Twin is a CIA agent in the middle of a major anti-terrorist case, possibly the most important part. He gets killed. CIA bring in the street-wise twin who has only a few days to learn to talk and act like the brother he's never met, and who is his complete opposite in character, to ensure the operation concludes smoothly.

Doesn't sound all that different from a number of films. It's not. It's not bad either. Nothing that's ever going to make you say "Damn, I'm glad I watched that film" but certainly not one to make you be wishing you had your 90 minutes back either. It is rather predictable too, but hey I wasn't expecting Shakespeare.
Anthony Hopkins was.. well.. Anthony Hopkins. A rather bland portrayal to be honest. He really was no different to any number of previous films. He didn't really seem to dig into his character much, nor was there scope to do so in the film. Every character was fairly 2D. What you saw was exactly what you got.

[Streeteh]

Does it have to be the first time we've seen the film?

Watched my brand new blu-ray copy of Batman Begins last night, I really enjoyed the film in the past and the quality of the picture in HD was one of the best i've seen. Upon another viewing i have unearthed some minor complaints however, the largest of which is the film is very strangely paced, for the first 30 mins there is barely a moment to think about what is occurring, it jumps from scene to scene like mad. I want to believe this is because they wanted to get the back story out of the way so the viewer could get what they paid to see; the awesome batman bits.

Overall, 8.5/10.

The latest film i've seen for the first time would be the Chronicles of Riddick. I watched pitch black randomly over a friends house recently and thoroughly enjoyed it, I know it isn't exactly the most intelligent or thought provoking film ever but it never pretends to be these things so i don't resent it for it. I was pleasantly surprised by Chronicles, Riddicks character fitted Vin Deisels rather wooden acting perfectly and some of the action scenes were really well done. When i was watching it there was always this constant feeling that loads of work had been put into creating the universe in which the story took place as it was just so full of detail. Once again this film never pretends to be more than it really is, a semi-brainless action flick, but it does it well imo.

Overall 7/10

[NokkonWud]

Vin Diesel is actually a pretty decent actor given the right material, but because of his build, height and voice he gets the action roles, but if you ever have the chance to see Boiler Room I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[Pheebs]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

7/10

I know it's been out for agggess but have only just got round to seeing this! It's a gothic musical and although having seen a number of dark musicals in the theater I've never witnessed this combination being put to the big screen before so was full of anticipation! Tim Burton - as ever - delivers. I really didn't know whether it would work, but the combination of fantastic actors, brilliant filming and a simple tale of a driven-derange barber over the death of his wife and the 'abduction' of his only child leaving him no emotion other than revenge... worked perfectly. The glint of black humour was brilliantly balanced with the dark tale and gore. Not a bedtime story to tell kidde winklies at all!

Johnny Depp - plays Mister Todd awesomely. I cannot speak highly enough of his ability to take a character and portray them flawlessy through every inch of his body! His singing is surprisingly impressive and the gruff edge of it fell hand in hand with Helena B Carters harmonic... yet eerie tone.

Helena B Carter is suited down to a tee for her part as Mrs Lovett. As Johnny Depp - she just manages to bring the character to life.

Alan Rickman - Genius! Hearing him sing was a bit of a shock! I wonder whether they can make a Die Hard Musical Very Impressive though! And speaking of shocks...

Mister Sacha Baron Cohen (Ali G) makes an appearance! Brilliantly casted


All in all a great film - enjoyable story line and aesthetically pleasing. The reason I didn't score it any higher was for the pure fact that the vast majority of the film was in song. I know it's a musical but I fear that people who are not musical fans and think this somehow maybe slightly less song orientated than your standard musical... will be disappointed. To be able to enjoy it you really have to be able to appreciate the obscurity of songs in every scene which some people just... don't get

*edit* Oh and Costume Design - SUPERB. I *want* Helena B Carters dress

[Snuggle Ferret]

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

8/10

Fantastic film, especially if you enjoy history and beautiful costumes, and good acting. Cate Blanchett is very good. Wish I'd watched the first one again before seeing this one; however it didn't spoil the enjoyment.

[Psymonkee]

Ronin

Yep - only just got round to watching this

Awesome action and chase scenes and some wonderful characters. Still not sure what was happening but enjoyed the ride along the way

8/10

[SiD the Turtle]

The Pursuit of Happyness

A sentimental, over-long, depressing movie about a guy who risks everything (at the expense of his family) to be a stock broker. A predictable, corny, dull piece that made me want to kill myself after watching it. Except I think that was the movie's goal.

1/10.

[divine]

Everything is Illuminated

Watched this again today, after first seeing it a year or two back now, and it was every bit as good as I remembered. Elijah Wood plays his role well, he makes his character feel very 'inept' and Eugene Hütz is absolutely fantastic as the tour guide / translator.

The language used in the film is inspired and can be incredibly funny at times. The story flicks between funny and thought provoking and really does give you something to think over as the plot starts to reveal itself.

Highly recommend watching this if you haven't already, it's very very good.

8/10 for the rating whores.

[Garp]

Oceans Thirteen

7/10

Oh wow. I've had this kicking around for ages as part of a box set of the three, but having had twelve be so dire I couldn't get the motivation to watch it. Saw it yesterday 'avo and that is so much better, a great return to form. I'm glad there was no really major plot twist this time and just the small one. It'll add to the replayability of the film. Good turn by all names, though some parts felt a little like they were just treating it as another day at the office rather than putting much into it. Well worth watching (and then forgetting twelve ever existed)

Originally Posted by SiD the Turtle

The Pursuit of Happyness

That phrase only ever brings this to mind: