Movie Review Thread

[RunningMild]

He was taking the piss out of Adam West's Batman.

Haha, that's even better!

"Why doesn't Big Daddy dance anymore? He should dance, and he should sing too!"

[Spudzilla]

Don't make eye contact.

[Lazlow]

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Watched it for the first time tonight, and I thought it was great. I've heard a lot about Lazenby being the worst bond ever, but I found he pulled the role off quite well, displaying a menacing phsyicality to Bond that wouldn't be seen until Craig took over.

However the film did drag a bit, and there was some wayward camera work at times (a tracking shot during the bobsleigh scene completely lost the sled as it panned), and some weird editing during fight scenes (as if they removed a frame or two during each punch, or hit).

In the end though, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[sausage]

It was the 60s laz; everyone was high and the literally had to sweep the blow off the editing table.

[Slippery]

The Losers

A-Team with minmal story or even good lines. Was kinda fun but I don't think I'd recommend it. Nice to see The Wire's Idris Elba (Stringer Bell) in something but it's far beneath his ability.

[Ninjalada]

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

I never really played the games so I don't know how faithful it was to them but I enjoyed it. The time reverse effects were pretty cool and I liked the ostriches. Jake's English accent was a bit odd though.

8/10 (7.5 for the movie and an extra .5 for the hotness of Gemma Arterton)

[/backslash]

Seems like Prince of Persia is just what I expected it to be, a better option than the A-Team & Robin Hood. Hmm, wonder if it'll be worth owning on bluray?

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

I never really played the games so I don't know how faithful it was to them but I enjoyed it. The time reverse effects were pretty cool and I liked the ostriches. Jake's English accent was a bit odd though.

8/10 (7.5 for the movie and an extra .5 for the hotness of Gemma Arterton)

I'm in the same boat. The only bit of the new Prince Of Persia stuff I've played is about 5 minutes on a demo of one of them (can't remember which one), but from the tutorial I played they seemed to work some of the game mechanics into the action (like running around a wall).

I found it quite enjoyable and the story was pretty good too. Worth a watch.

[Super Sleuth]

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

Watched it for the first time tonight, and I thought it was great. I've heard a lot about Lazenby being the worst bond ever, but I found he pulled the role off quite well, displaying a menacing phsyicality to Bond that wouldn't be seen until Craig took over.

However the film did drag a bit, and there was some wayward camera work at times (a tracking shot during the bobsleigh scene completely lost the sled as it panned), and some weird editing during fight scenes (as if they removed a frame or two during each punch, or hit).

In the end though, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I saw the last 5 mins of that last night. Out of context, it was hilarious. (I haven't seen the film)

[Gutsman Heavy]

Ghost Rider

wow, Cage is like the worst actor ever.

1.5/5

[Hyperblau]

Kick-Ass

wow, Cage is like the best actor ever.

4.5/5
Fixed

[Araenel]

Hmm, wonder if it'll be worth owning on bluray?

As if the quality of a movie is even a factor for that for you!

[Cubby]

It should be pretty eye-candy at least.

[Ninjalada]

Speaking of pretty eye-candy...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/JuGGaL0_JoE/GemmaArtertonpurpdress.jpg

I'd plunge my magical dagger into her any day.

[Spudzilla]

Duck lips

[Second]

That is a terrible photo.

[Spudzilla]

Got a bit of flab around the arms there

[AranchineD]

The lips of a duck

[Spudzilla]

like two slices of Pringles

[Allick]

Ghost Rider

wow, Cage is like the worst actor ever.

1.5/5

AS IF!!! Haven't you seen the Wicker Man?

[Ninjalada]

Lol duck lips, I see it.

[Ad-Rock]

Prince of Persia

The only redeeming feature of this movie was the fact that it ended.

Worst movie I have seen this year (and perhaps ever).

0/5

[Cubby]

Worst movie I have seen this year (and perhaps ever).

I dare you to watch the Human Centipede and still say that. *sick* I've only seen parts and I will NEVER watch the whole thing.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

I'm in the same boat. The only bit of the new Prince Of Persia stuff I've played is about 5 minutes on a demo of one of them (can't remember which one), but from the tutorial I played they seemed to work some of the game mechanics into the action (like running around a wall).

I found it quite enjoyable and the story was pretty good too. Worth a watch.

I forgot to say that I saw a trailer for the new Tron movie too, so that can't be too far away. Looks pretty good.

[Cubby]

17th of Decemeber at the moment.

[Australian Ninja]

Ghost Rider

wow, Cage is like the worst actor ever.

1.5/5

He's also one of the best. Just depends what day of the week it is.

TAKESHIS 4/5 - One of Takeshi Kitano's more recent films, and his most bizarre / experimental imo. Well worth watching if you like his films, but don' expect a linear story as roughly half of the film is dream-like sequences and kind-of flashbacks. It's not for everyone, but creatively speaking it's brilliant and I highly recommend it to cinephiles.

[RunningMild]

Seems like Prince of Persia is just what I expected it to be, a better option than the A-Team & Robin Hood. Hmm, wonder if it'll be worth owning on bluray?

It would look pretty awesome in HD.

I don't get the comparisons with the A-Team and Robin Hood though.

Prince of Persia

The only redeeming feature of this movie was the fact that it ended.

Worst movie I have seen this year (and perhaps ever).

0/5

If that's the worst movie you've ever seen, consider yourself lucky.

[sausage]

Saw the Abrams Star Trek last night for the first time; was cash. Would turn for Spock. CGI was magnificent.

8 overloaded phasers out of 10.

[Cubby]

I don't get the comparisons with the A-Team and Robin Hood though.

I'm guessing because they are all in the cinemas at the moment. (A-Team soon)

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Is it just me or are there a few A-Team type movies coming out soon? I mean, there's The Losers and The Expendables just off the top of my head.

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I don't get the comparisons with the A-Team and Robin Hood though.

Its not really a comparison, just my choices of what to watch next time I go to the cinema ;)

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Robin Hood's pretty good. I'd put it on a par with Prince Of Persia.

[aubergine]

Three Stars for Robin Hood.

Everything about it is adequate but interest doesn't live beyond leaving the cinema (like a four star movie). Some plot elements are stupid or unexplored (eg villain Mark Strong has zero motive for betraying someone he shared a tit with) and the end is a pastiche of bits from other movies, with Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan and Lord of the Rings being pillaged for mere crumbs in some cookie-cutter plotting.

It's enjoyable and open to sequels but I doubt it will excite audiences enough to get one.

[dinopoke]

Is it just me or are there a few A-Team type movies coming out soon? I mean, there's The Losers and The Expendables just off the top of my head.

You mean there are a lot of Expendables type movies.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Not unless Expendables was a TV series in the 80s.

[Second]

No, Expendables is just the pinnacle of action movies. Nothing will ever compare to it.

[TrinityJayOne]

As if the quality of a movie is even a factor for that for you!
I owe you 1 (one) peps.

Kick Ass
This move did anything but kick ass. Admittedly there were a few funny moments, but all were from comedic relief rather than the main story (eg- girl thinking main guy is gay, big guy & bazooka). "Oooooh a kid is swearing!!!1!"; big whoop, I used to live in Heidelberg so this isn't new or exciting.

3/10


Laputa, Castle in the Sky
Enjoyable enough, and with steampunk! :D The jerky animation shows its age though, and the story wasn't particularly engaging. Finding Laputa felt anti-climatic because they never really had any reason for doing other than "just cause", and there was nothing particularly exciting about it in the end. :\

7/10


Steamboy
Great animation and an abundance of steampunk, but the story fell a little flat when the father was introduced as the good/evil sides really weren't very pronounced. Scarlett was incredibly annoying in every scene she was a part of, and a poor character in general. Also stretches in a bit long. It's no Akira.

7/10

[Second]

Kick-Ass:
Not enough steampunk
3/10

[AranchineD]

Zero Effect

A movie that manages to pretty much go nowhere and still be absolutely entertaining. Bill Pullman brilliantly plays an off-the-****ing-wall-nutter PI with Ben Stiller as his Watson, and Stiller actually manages to pull it off pretty well.

It's your typical detective noir story, guy gets blackmailed, asks PI for help, detective and partner investigate,plenty of twists and turns later, detective solves case, ends up back where everything started. It's just that Pullman's character Zero is so fantastically written (plus detective stories in modern times are always a plus for me) that makes the entire thing really enjoyable. Also I want to smash the shit out of Kim Dickens. )h(

Oh, and special mention goes to the music, which is just ****ing awesome. Jazz (and ONE kinda pop) pieces throughout the entire thing, always suit the mood perfectly, and are just great to listen to anyway.

9/10

[RunningMild]

Its not really a comparison, just my choices of what to watch next time I go to the cinema ;)

If you're a fan of the game, or you're just in the mood for something lighter, you should see PoP: Sands of Time because it's a really good adaptation and a pretty enjoyable film in it's own right (IMO). But if you're just judging the films objectively, and you can only see one of them, I would recommend Robin Hood. It's a far superior film (IMO).

[/backslash]

If you're a fan of the game, or you're just in the mood for something lighter, you should see PoP: Sands of Time because it's a really good adaptation and a pretty enjoyable film in it's own right (IMO). But if you're just judging the films objectively, and you can only see one of them, I would recommend Robin Hood. It's a far superior film (IMO).
I'm much more of a fan of Prince of Persia (I've played the games) than Robin Hood. Plus the trailer alone looks a hell of a lot more entertaining

As if the quality of a movie is even a factor for that for you!
Stfu! :p Why is everyone digging into my tastes in anything lately? I'm not that bad

[/backslash]

Ip Man 2

Now I know the real Ip Man never got into this many fights! :p But its for the entertainment value so I don't mind too much. As a sequel its probably on par with the first, the first movie never wowed me like Jet Li's Fearless - its a bit weak in some areas, same as this which feels like it repeats almost the exact same formula. There's still lots of obvious wirework going on but its mainly for the first half yet without it I can see how there's no way you could make it as entertaining. Superhuman jumps annoy me though

I'd say its still worth seeing in the cinemas but make sure your hopes aren't set too high

***

[NiB]

Prince of Persia

3.5/5

The .5 is purely for Gemma Arterton

[RunningMild]

I'm much more of a fan of Prince of Persia (I've played the games) than Robin Hood. Plus the trailer alone looks a hell of a lot more entertaining.

If you liked the Sands of Time game, PoP is a no-brainer.

The only other thing I would say is that Ridley Scott's Robin Hood does for Robin Hood what Batman Begins did for Batman (ie. reboots the story/character in a darker, awesomer way), but in the cinematic style of Gladiator. If that doesn't interest you, then stick with PoP.

[Jay]

I hated Gladiator so I am steering well clear of the sequel.

[Lazlow]

I liked Gladiator, but Robin Hood looks a poor Gladiator mod.

[TAT]

I'm pumped for Robin Hood, as I am for it's inevitable sequel.

Fightin' Round the World

[Ninjalada]

8/10 (7.5 for the movie and an extra .5 for the hotness of Gemma Arterton)


Prince of Persia

3.5/5

The .5 is purely for Gemma Arterton

Eyyyyyyyyyyy *thumbs up* :D

[/backslash]

Was going to see PoP tomorrow but my brother has to look after his kids on that day so I have to wait until Saturday but if its after 5pm I can't use my cheap tickets :( Ffs, why do movies I want to watch always seem to be on Saturdays?!

[Australian Ninja]

Adventures of Power 2.5/5 - Graduating from the 'Napoleon Dynamite' school of comedy director/star Ari Gold takes his loveable loser character 'Power' travelling across the country in pursuit of his dreams to use his powers as an air drummer for good.

It's pretty loopy, depending on your taste in comedy you may find the gags tired and cliched, but for me the character works and the soundtrack is fantastic (cheesy 80s pop and rock, with LOTS of drum solos).

Entourage's Adrien Grienier turns up in a cameo role as a real (successful) drummer who secretly wants to go back to air drumming. His character is a total douche, and he plays against type effectively.
Steven Williams plays an awesome ex-drummer Blaxsploitatin character who has some of the best dialogue in the film and sports not one, but two hooks for hands.

One of my favourite scenes is when Power finds a flier for a small time air-drumming contest in Mexico that turns out to be illegal and is broken up by the law, from there the film only gets stranger.

The plot is you basic loveable loser joins up with a band of rag-tag-misfits and learns to be a better person, finding a love interest along the way etc. Fun movie all around imo, well worth watching if you like oddball comedies. A fine audio commentary that veers more to the production and practical side of things from Ari Gold rounds out the movie nicely, and has some insights for fans of 'Power''.

[Australian Ninja]

Black Dynamite 4/5 Gut-bustingly hilarious. The sly nods to Kung-fu and Blaxsploitation genre films, the awe-inspiring soundtrack and use of studio stock footage, snappy editing and M. Jai White's performance add up to one ofthe funniest, most damn entertaining films I've watched this year. The commentary is highly entertaining, mentioning where many of the homages in the film originate. Will buy it for sure.

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*Black Dynamite: "First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."

*Black Dynamite: "Ain't nothin' in the world get Black Dynamite more mad than some jive ass sucka dealin' smack to the kids!"

*Gloria: "[after Dynamite kills a would-be assasin in a donut suit] How did you know?"
Black Dynamite: "Because donuts don't wear alligator shoes."

[Lazlow]

Superbad

Took me a while to get around to watching this one; deliciously juvenile.

[Lazlow]

Tropic Thunder

Funny, but inconsistent. I'm a not Cruise fan but him and RDJ make this film.

[/backslash]

Shrek Forever After

As everyone knows, this should have ended after the first sequel. This one tries to be like the first, with less attempts at jokes & more story. But the jokes (minus the ones in the trailer) fall flat & the villain, an Irish leprechaun, isn't much of a character - just someone who's there for the sake of the story. I'd say this one is on par with the 2nd sequel, perhaps even worse

*

[Second]

Gunna be honest here, but I really didn't think much of any of the Shrek movies.

[Joel]

dude..... no one likes shrek, only faggets and children

[JimmyKane]

Dreamworks

bah

[TrinityJayOne]

Gunna be honest here, but I really didn't think much of any of the Shrek movies.
Won't let me pep, but my sentiments exactly. The first was entertaining, as most movies are, but it was a far cry from the epitome of animation perfection that everyone seemed to make it out as.

[Joel]

Dreamworks

bah

**** DREAM WORKSs

[VanAce]

The Room

Saw this last night at Cinema Nova last night. One of those films which is poorly made but it is fun to watch due to the rituals that are involved, like the throwing of spoons every time you see a spoon. It the only time I have been encouraged to yell things out in the cinema.

Movie - No Stars
Experience - 4 and a half

[RunningMild]

As everyone knows, this should have ended after the first sequel.

So I'm the only person in the whole world who liked Shrek 3 more than Shrek 2?

[/backslash]

So I'm the only person in the whole world who liked Shrek 3 more than Shrek 2?
Possibly although look up user reviews on Amazon.com & Metacritic & you'll probably find people with opinions like yours

Whilst everyone else on here seems to loathe Shrek (as do I now, haven't really been into it for 5+ years), I never paid to see 3 & 4 :p I was never that interested in them anyway, just something I like to confirm in case I was missing out which is what a lot of people do

[Jay]

They're both awful films though I preferred 2 to 3 (if I was forced to choose between eating shit and eating shit at gunpoint).

[Queenie]

Do you know... The muffin man?

[enrique]

Do you know... The muffin man?

:D Just like The Transporter they really should've stopped after making the first two. The first Shrek was far away the best though. The third was just dull compared to the first. I'll watch this latest one but I'm not expecting much.

[Australian Ninja]

The Hidden Fortress 3/5 - Enjoyed it, but not as much as Sanjuro or his other films. A little too much sillyness with the comic relief characters for my tastes. The eight minute clip with Beardy Lucas was a nice extra though.

Outland 2.5/5 - After listening to Son of Bowie's (Duncan Jones) commentary on Moon, I really wanted to see Outland, being one of the various influences on Moon. Found it cheap at Big W and really found it a worthwhile film with some impressive sfx, 80s sci-fi models, practical backgrounds and such - and a tightly paced story with Sean Connery's security guard/space cop following the trail of corruption that inevitably leads to him getting in too deep, and the use of escalating tension in the last third of the film is excellent.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Not sure if I posted it here or not but I saw Legion on the weekend. Pretty crap, I wouldn't bother. Pretty standard survivors after the apocalypse story full of religous speak. 4/10.

[/backslash]

Not sure if I posted it here or not but I saw Legion on the weekend. Pretty crap, I wouldn't bother. Pretty standard survivors after the apocalypse story full of religous speak. 4/10.
I haven't heard a single good review of this & that's including a majority of the user comments on Metacritic. I was never going to bother anyway luckily :)

Just like The Transporter they really should've stopped after making the first two. The first Shrek was far away the best though. The third was just dull compared to the first. I'll watch this latest one but I'm not expecting much.
I actually liked the 3rd better than the 2nd although I did say "as if!" a few times :p

[TAT]

You'll still get it on bluray, though

[/backslash]

What is up with all these Creedy jokes lately? I only buy movies I enjoy, (aside from Transformers 2)

[Lazlow]

I will agree Transporter 1 > Transporter 3 > Transporter 2

[TAT]

I concur also.

There was never enough material for a second, let alone a third movie, though

[Lazlow]

Material?

They're films about a badass, a hot chick, fast cars and shit exploding.

[Hemish71]

Shes out of my league

I love movies where the nerds get the girl

Had some really fun bits, but follows the formula

[TAT]

Material?

They're films about a badass, a hot chick, fast cars and shit exploding.
And they right ****ed up the second one, didn't they!

[Jickle]

Get Him To The Greek

Pretty solid proof that Jonah Hill and Russell Brand aren't really leading man material, but not a particularly bad film. It starts off really well, and P-Diddy is unexpectedly hilarious, but by the end it's turned into a bit of a preachy revisit Funny People's basic plot, only done much less elegantly. If you're curious, you might as well check it out, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

The A-Team

Pretty much the same deal - I quite enjoyed it, and some of the performances were good fun (Sharlto Copley and Liam Neeson especially), but it's not exactly essential viewing. If you're in the mood for some decent explosions and general smartarse-ery, you could do worse.

[VanAce]

Animal Kingdom

A gritty Australian Crime film. Seems more genuine than say something like Underbelly as it hasn't got that comedian TV gloss on it.

[NiB]

So the A Team is a good popcorn flick ?

I don't expect oscar worthy stuff but if its good fun ill be happy to pay to see it

[/backslash]

I thought the A-Team trailer looked terrible, think I'll steer clear despite the usual wisdom of Jickle :p (he doesn't have to pay to see these movies!)

[TAT]

You'll still get it on Bluray though

[quantum]

The A-Team
what can i say about this movie, it's better then the series i guess?

despite a few improbable scenes and the choice of rampage jackson (or whoever it was) to play b.a barracus, this one turned out to be an alright movie, a fair few chuckle moments.

in the end its worth a shot, just to get it out of your system.

4 mr.t's out of 5

[9warbane]

Mr Nobody

Loved it.

4/5

[sausage]

A few dollars more.


Anyone who has a current boner for RDR has to re-watch this classic. It's like the big Surge took all of the best bits of his previous pics and rolled it up into this sequel to A fistful of dollars.

Probably the only film to have two equally uber-cool leading men at the peak of their powers. Lee Van Cleef I think outdoes the man with no name in this film but they are both fantastic characters.

9 wagons full of dead mexicans out of ten.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

The A-Team

Good popcorn flick. Enjoyable, has some funny moments and lots of improbably action scenes.

8/10

[NiB]

Saw The A Team last night

Sharlto Copley plays crazy really well (although he does break out the south african accent for no apparent reason at times) and I would readily let Jessica Biel have her way with me.
You'll enjoy it and forget it in a month

4/5

[Jickle]

Toy Story 3

I am not allowed to talk about it until June 15. But...I saw it.

[NiB]

Read a review in the Herald Sun...surprise surprise Pixar have done it again

[Jickle]

Read a review in the Herald Sun...surprise surprise Pixar have done it again

They broke the embargo? Those bastards!

[REQUIEM]

The A-Team
what can i say about this movie, it's better then the series i guess?

Then you have never watched the series.

[quantum]

Then you have never watched the series.

oh i have seen the series, absolutely hated it!!!

[/backslash]

Prince of Persia

A few scenes taken from Assassin's Creed & involved a bit of posing for the camera yet still felt very much like the game & I enjoyed it from start to finish :) Wasn't a jaw dropping experience but entertaining throughout & didn't have any lame moments

***1/2

[Australian Ninja]

And they right ****ed up the second one, didn't they!

They ****ed them all up imo. Tried to enjoy The Transporter films, but MEH!

Give me Crank any day of the week.

[Australian Ninja]

Quantum of Solace - 2/5

Finally got around to watching this one.

A boring / depressed / angry Bond with no sense of humour makes for a waste of a film imo. I really don't like the last two Bond films, and this one bored me to tears even more than Casino Royale. None of the charm or fun of the old films.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Shrek Forever After 3D

Local cinema was showing advanced screenings of this over the weekend. The 3D portion of it isn't really worth seeing. There wasn't that much 3D effects, so give that part a miss.

The movie itself is pretty much more of the same. There was a glimmer of hope for me when Shrek got a chance to relive his glory days of being an ogre, but other than that, it's a pretty bland outing. At least they got an original bad guy this time.

6/10

[TAT]

Splice

Would have worked a lot better if the creature design had stayed human-but-not.
Rather,
it grows wings and shit, which made everything that happened after kind of laughable

5/10

[Australian Ninja]

Anyone seen that Ninja Assassin movie? Is it bad 'but fun' or just awful?

[/backslash]

Anyone seen that Ninja Assassin movie? Is it bad 'but fun' or just awful?
Awful imo, but apparently a few people actually enjoyed it. For me the english woman annoyed me as well as the "I'll just stand here conveniently holding a flashlight focused on these 2 people who fighting in the dark" scenes which happened about 5 times. There's a fair bit of over-the-top hacking limbs & arms though which can make it feel a tad like Kill Bill and the performance from the main guy (that korean singer?) is alright so it may worth watching. Its a very 50/50 thing, you'll either enjoy it or hate it

[Hemish71]

Enjoyed it, its a guilty pleasure, loved the ninja stars
Sho Kusugi was great as the ninja master

[D.C.]

Toy Story 3

Embargo lifted! Not quite up on the stellar level of the previous instalments, and the '3D' is woefully underutilised, but still a fun ride.

[BRJC]

On the Beach (1959)

One of my favourite movies, rewatched it. Still stands up well today, and is quite a thought provoking flick, probably more so now than when it was released. Could see it being quite disturbing when released, and the last few scenes are indeed chilling.

4.5/5

[Jickle]

Toy Story 3

Embargo lifted! Not quite up on the stellar level of the previous instalments, and the '3D' is woefully underutilised, but still a fun ride.

Pretty sure it doesn't lift until tomorrow man. You're going to have Disney on your ass!

[D.C.]

Pretty sure it doesn't lift until tomorrow man. You're going to have Disney on your ass!
Oh dear. :eek: :p

[/backslash]

Toy Story 3

Embargo lifted! Not quite up on the stellar level of the previous instalments, and the '3D' is woefully underutilised, but still a fun ride.
Hmm, I might just watch it in IMAX (?) or traditional then. I don't want to sit there wearing glasses if there's barely any 3D to witness

Btw, I've called Disney for you & Mickey Mouse is coming to visit you personally to beat you up :p

[Jickle]

Yeah, the 3-D is barely there at all. It adds a little bit of depth to the image, but it wouldn't be worth the extra money.

(Embargo lifts in an hour so I feel safe saying that >_>)

[/backslash]

I'm getting a bit sick with everything being in 3D lately, especially when its barely used & either makes underrated movies disappear faster from the cinemas (Kick-Ass) or takes up our prime times

[Cubby]

How many movies have actually been filmed with pproper 3D? I know it doesn't count for animation, but Clash and Alice were both after thoughts.

[/backslash]

How many movies have actually been filmed with pproper 3D? I know it doesn't count for animation, but Clash and Alice were both after thoughts.
I'd say 1 - Avatar. And maybe Beowulf but I never saw that in cinemas

[Cubby]

The new RE is done with the same cams as Avatar. I'm sure most of the 3D movies from now on will be, unless they are too low budget.

[Araenel]

Avatar was filmed with "proper" 3D? It looked like shit.

[Cubby]

"Proper" as in the pair of cameras filming as opposed to a computer trying to make it look 3D.

It was actually developed by James Cameron and someone else wasn't it?

[Lazlow]

The Karate Kid (Remake)

No I haven't seen, nor will I ever, because despite being called The Karate Kid, the f***ing thing is all about Kung Fu and China

0 / 0

[Cubby]

So you won't be interested in a sequel? lol (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=67070)

[/backslash]

The Karate Kid (Remake)

No I haven't seen, nor will I ever, because despite being called The Karate Kid, the f***ing thing is all about Kung Fu and China

0 / 0
0/0? Zomg! It got a perfect score! :p

I suggested this conclusion on another forum, can't remember if I did it here:

"You're the worst!
Around!
Everything is gonna keep you down!"

Jickle says its alright (might've heard it rather than saw it). I've read some reviews too and they say its only problem is its runtime but apparently its still quite entertaining & avoids the cliche moments of the original. Hmmm...

Doesn't stop me from hating Will Smith's kid which'll bring my rating down if I see it

[Second]

It's Jackie Chan. I have to see it.

[/backslash]

It's Jackie Chan. I have to see it.
That's the only reason that makes me want to see it. Apparently his acting is actually quite good too, he seems to be adjusting to his roles lately (Shinjuku Incident)

[Jickle]

Jickle says its alright (might've heard it rather than saw it).

Heard, haven't seen (and have no intention of doing so, either).

[Jay]

Apparently there is a new 'wax-on/wax-off' move to do with a jacket. I'm waiting for the following Jackie Chan led conversation:

Mr Miyagi: 'Daniel-San! Jack on! Jack off! Jack on! Jack off! Now you!

Daniel-Sam Will Smith Kid: 'But...but...how long do I need to jack off for?!?'

This is how I would have scripted it.

[buckstwits]

West china born and raised.
At the karate tournament I spent most of my days.



Etc.

[Lazlow]

Apparently there is a new 'wax-on/wax-off' move to do with a jacket. I'm waiting for the following Jackie Chan led conversation:

Mr Miyagi: 'Daniel-San! Jack on! Jack off! Jack on! Jack off! Now you!

Chan's charater is Mr. Han.

Also, the film will be known as The Kung Fu Kid in China.

[Jay]

I figured he wasn't called Mr Miyagi. That's just what I've decided he should be called.

[Pai Mel]

I have no problem with it being kung fu and Chinese. The Chinese say that Karate is actually a very crude system of self-defence.

[Pai Mel]

Chan's charater is Mr. Han.


Hopefully he's an old drunk kung fu monk who sees winning karate tournaments as a good way to buy his next drink. :p

[Jay]

If his name is Mr Han then surely he only drinks Solo.

[Pai Mel]

Must. Learn. Jack Off Solo Hand technique.

[NiB]

Must. Learn. Jack Off Solo Hand technique.

I've got a black belt ;)

[sausage]

If his name is Mr Han then surely he only drinks Solo.

Falcon terrible.

[Australian Ninja]

Triangle BD - Christoper Smith writes/directs an excellent follow up to Creep and Severance. Melissa George gives a stand out performance as a single mother out for a fun boating trip with friends that rapidly goes from normal to "twilight zone slasher film", the tension escalates etc and the plot keeps you on your toes all the way to the end.

The BD has a fascinating commentary and some decent production featurettes (it was shot on the gold coast).

It's hard to do something fairly original within the horror / sci-fi / thriller genres, but my hat is off to Matthew Smith for creating such a well written, performed and beautifully shot, intelligent film. Easily one of my favourite movies of the year.

[TAT]

The A-Team

Was ****ing brilliant.

9/10

[Australian Ninja]

The Big Sleep - 1976 version with Robert Mitchum. I was not expecting a good film, but sweet zombie jesus, this was awful. Easily the worst version.

In scenes with Mitchum's monologue voiceover, it seems less like he's acting and more like a 2nd Robert Mitchum is standing off camera, reading aloud from the book.

How he can be so awesome in other films (El Dorado, Night of the Hunter, Cape Fear) and so terrible in this one I do not know.

0.5 / 5 DON'T WATCH IT

Whoops!

[AranchineD]

But Robert Mitchum was in the 1978 version.

[JimmyKane]

You're not even-

*ceases to exist*

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Summer Wars

One of the best anime movies I've ever seen! This seems to combine 2 of my fav anime movies - Spirited Away & Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Towards the end it just got more awesome & didn't let me down :D

5 stars! Instant bluray purchase for me when it comes out

*****

[Shorty]

The A-Team

Was ****ing brilliant.

9/10

Agreed. I love it when a film comes together.

9/10

[sausage]

To live and die in LA.


Grissom's cock and shotguns to the face. Hasn't dated well.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Garage Days

I really liked this movie. It was sort of an Australian version of Empire Records. Good music, some awesome scenes. Very enjoyable all round.

9/10

[Ryan Hayward]

The Hurt Locker I can't believe this won 6 oscars while the brilliant Precious only got nominated. It really does goes to say that America are still negro haters after all these decades. Don't get me wrong, I think this is one awesome flick and extremely well made, but it doesn't quite pack an emotional punch in any of its scenes ( except for nail-biting tension ). Fantastic popcorn hollywood fare but nothing more, nothing less.
8.5 out of 10

Precious - If you got through the 2 key-scenes near the end of this harrowing flick without shedding tears then you are an emotion-less hill-billy. Flawless performances in a drama that pulls no punches in its depictions of child neglect and abuse of the most horrendous kind. One of the greatest flicks I've ever seen.
10 out of 10

[aubergine]

Shutter Island

Boring, pretentious and obvious from the very beginning. As the film progresses it's cliched plot device is at least presented in a more interesting way and there's some very peculiar character moments to relish - well, actually there's ONE but I just wasted hours watching this shit - but overall I'd have to call this Scorsese's worst film, and by that I mean that it is bad even though a good filmmaker made it.

[Australian Ninja]

But Robert Mitchum was in the 1978 version.

Whoops! I'm aware of that, talk about a typo (think I had imdb open at the time and wrote down the wrong year, doh!)

[Australian Ninja]

Shutter Island

Boring, pretentious and obvious from the very beginning. As the film progresses it's cliched plot device is at least presented in a more interesting way and there's some very peculiar character moments to relish - well, actually there's ONE but I just wasted hours watching this shit - but overall I'd have to call this Scorsese's worst film, and by that I mean that it is bad even though a good filmmaker made it.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a88/Jonny9999/billthebutcher.jpg

I KNEW I SHOULD HAVE KILLED THAT BOY WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE!

[NiB]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Sometimes you forget that films don't need tons of action or gut busting laughs. Sometimes all a film needs is a great story with performances to match. It came close to getting a little forrest gump like in parts but Hank's character never managed to make me care about him.

A really beautiful film

4.5 / 5

[Hyperblau]

Toy Story 3

Best Toy Story? Maybe

9.5/10

[Australian Ninja]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Sometimes you forget that films don't need tons of action or gut busting laughs. Sometimes all a film needs is a great story with performances to match. It came close to getting a little forrest gump like in parts but Hank's character never managed to make me care about him.

A really beautiful film

4.5 / 5

It's an enjoyable film, but I think it's somewhat over rated. I have to admit I enjoy the visual style Fincher uses more than the story / characters etc in BB.

[NiB]

The Hurt Locker

The hype partially ruined this film for me. Sure its realistic and there's a lot of tension in some scenes but overall I didn't think it brought anything new to the table. The main character was played well but the whole care free attitude and addicted to the rush of war has been done well before. I guess the trouble with iraq war films is that people today just don't seem to care. Well acted and well shot but don't get sucked in by the hype

3.5/5

[Australian Ninja]

Near Dark 2.5/5 - A Bigelow film you can really get sucked in to. Watched it again last week and it's pretty darn good. Not a film most folk would like, but it has a really cool story about vampires in the deep south and their latest victim / family member who is relutant to leave his 'real' family. Lance Henriksen is brilliant as ever as 'Jesse' - an old vamp who fought in the civil war and Bill Paxton is way less annoying than he was in Aliens.

It was made in the 1980s, (way before True Blood) - but it's not a typical 'vampire' film at all. It's not really even a horror film, but it is unique and interesting.

[aubergine]

The Wolfman

Go watch American Werewolf In London again instead.

[Cobla]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Sometimes you forget that films don't need tons of action or gut busting laughs. Sometimes all a film needs is a great story with performances to match. It came close to getting a little forrest gump like in parts but Hank's character never managed to make me care about him.

A really beautiful film

4.5 / 5
I know a lot of people love this, but I found it intolerably boring, predictable and slow. Sat through to the end, but did not enjoy it all. Each to their own I guess.

The last films I saw were

Paranormal Activity

It's probably been said before, but they really put the "normal" in "paranormal". Also the characters were so unlikeable and annoying that I was wishing they would hurry up and be killed already. To top it all off, the shaky camera was actually nauseating.

Still, it did get better towards the end, so

2/5

The Box

Richard Kelly makes another good film, after the atrocious Southland Tales. Definitely recommended.

4/5

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Hudson Hawk

Stars Bruce Willis as a cat burgler that has an encylopedic knowledge of the length of songs and likes to sing while committing a robbery. Quite cheesey and slapstick in places, but still quite funny. Very enjoyable.
8/10

Toy Story 3
I can't really remember much about the other 2 movies, but what I do remember makes this one seem a lot darker and more emotional. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a dry eye in the house with the way it ended, but it a great movie. I won't say too much because I don't want to give anything away, but it was a great movie. I didn't really notice much in the 3D effects department, but I'm not sure if that's because I'm becoming desensitised to it or because there really wasn't much.
9/10

[REQUIEM]

Hudson Hawk

Stars Bruce Willis as a cat burgler that has an encylopedic knowledge of the length of songs and likes to sing while committing a robbery. Quite cheesey and slapstick in places, but still quite funny. Very enjoyable.
8/10



Dam!!!! 8 out of 10 for Hudson hawk? I want what you were on :P

Tomb Raider is on TV so watching Jolie with guns and breasts firing.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

I love it. There's just something about it that tickles my fancy.

[NiB]

Apoloosa

Now I love a good western and there hasn't been a good one made since Unforgiven. I'd heard this was pretty good so I hired it and while it looked pretty in bluray their wasn't a whole lot else going for it. It has a great set up (2 gunslingers being hired to protect a town from a dodgy rancher) but too much time is spent on the worst romantic sub plot I've seen in a while. Also renee zelwegger with a face full of botox in bluray could almost turn a man gay

3/5

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Apoloosa

Now I love a good western and there hasn't been a good one made since Unforgiven. I'd heard this was pretty good so I hired it and while it looked pretty in bluray their wasn't a whole lot else going for it. It has a great set up (2 gunslingers being hired to protect a town from a dodgy rancher) but too much time is spent on the worst romantic sub plot I've seen in a while. Also renee zelwegger with a face full of botox in bluray could almost turn a man gay

3/5

Have you seen Tombstone? I'm not much of a western fan, but I absoultely love that movie. Val Kilmer does an awesome job playing Doc Holiday and I can't see anybody but Kurt Russell playing Wyatt Earp now, either.

Favourite quote:
Bad guy: He can't shoot, he's so drunk he's seeing double!
Doc Holiday: I've got 2 guns, one for both of you.

[sausage]

I love it. There's just something about it that tickles my fancy.


Hudson Hawk owns; hellishly underrated flick imo. Try finding a more enthusiastic film, I dare ya.

[sausage]

So does Tombstone.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Hudson Hawk owns; hellishly underrated flick imo. Try finding a more enthusiastic film, I dare ya.

I realised yesterday that the guy that plays Kit Kat (one of the CIA candy bar agent people) is David Caruso.

[sausage]

Well, it looks like he's made a career of being shady...... YEAH

[Australian Ninja]

Apoloosa

Now I love a good western and there hasn't been a good one made since Unforgiven. I'd heard this was pretty good so I hired it and while it looked pretty in bluray their wasn't a whole lot else going for it. It has a great set up (2 gunslingers being hired to protect a town from a dodgy rancher) but too much time is spent on the worst romantic sub plot I've seen in a while. Also renee zelwegger with a face full of botox in bluray could almost turn a man gay

3/5

I really like Apaloosa, it's relaxed pacing, great cast, nice cinematography etc - but I still can not stand Renee Zelwegger in anything.......... ever. Nothing against her, just have not enjoyed any of her performances.

[sausage]

She's got a face that looks like she chases parked cars.

[Australian Ninja]

Have you seen Tombstone? I'm not much of a western fan, but I absoultely love that movie. Val Kilmer does an awesome job playing Doc Holiday and I can't see anybody but Kurt Russell playing Wyatt Earp now, either.

Favourite quote:
Bad guy: He can't shoot, he's so drunk he's seeing double!
Doc Holiday: I've got 2 guns, one for both of you.

Inaccuracies aside, I can't help but enjoy Tombstone.

If you like Doc Holiday check out Daniel Day Lewis' version in Costner's Wyatt Earp - a decent film - still don't understand why some people hate it though.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

I've got that on DVD at home but didn't really like it. I'm not sure why. I could just be that I loved Tombstone so much and couldn't get around the differences. I'll have to watch it again.

[NiB]

I've seen Tombstone and thought it was good (but would like a film about dodge city and the shootout at the ok corral, not sure what costners version is about)

Having been raised on the likes of rio bravo and the magnificent seven, I judge westerns pretty harshly.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

From memory, Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp was still based around Tombstone and the events that happened there (including the shoot out at the OK Corral). Haven't seen anything about his time in Dodge City, though, only heard it referenced in Tombstone.

[Australian Ninja]

I've seen Tombstone and thought it was good (but would like a film about dodge city and the shootout at the ok corral, not sure what costners version is about)

Having been raised on the likes of rio bravo and the magnificent seven, I judge westerns pretty harshly.

Costner's Wyatt Earp covers Earp's whole life from being a young boy / teenager, to leaving home and his various activities that lead up to him becoming a law man, and the epilogue even shows him as an old geezer. It's a slow paced film, but there is still plenty of action, and a large portion of the film is devoted to the feud between the 'families' that features in the Tombstone film.

[HiredMan]

Apoloosa

Now I love a good western and there hasn't been a good one made since Unforgiven. I'd heard this was pretty good so I hired it and while it looked pretty in bluray their wasn't a whole lot else going for it. It has a great set up (2 gunslingers being hired to protect a town from a dodgy rancher) but too much time is spent on the worst romantic sub plot I've seen in a while. Also renee zelwegger with a face full of botox in bluray could almost turn a man gay

3/5


I really liked Appaloosa (I own it on DVD, I'm a bit of a Western freak), but agree that Zellwegger was pretty awful and lowered the quality of the movie. Lance Henrikksen is awesome in it though, I didnt even recognise him until my second viewing. It's a 4/5 movie for me.

Also, you should check out the remake of 3:10 to Yuma with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe, it's really rather excellent, better than Appaloosa.

Have you seen Tombstone? I'm not much of a western fan, but I absoultely love that movie. Val Kilmer does an awesome job playing Doc Holiday and I can't see anybody but Kurt Russell playing Wyatt Earp now, either.

Favourite quote:
Bad guy: He can't shoot, he's so drunk he's seeing double!
Doc Holiday: I've got 2 guns, one for both of you.

I havent seen Tombstone for about 15 years, but remember enjoying it.

Fav quote:
Random: "Doc, are you sick?"
Doc Holliday (who has tb): "Not me, I'm in my prime"

Haven't seen Wyatt Earp, will have to check it out. Anyway...

Road to Perdition

Visually stunning, well acted, great score. Totally predictable ending. Really had the feel of a Sam Mendes film.

The ending kinda spoiled it for me. 4/5

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

I havent seen Tombstone for about 15 years, but remember enjoying it.

Fav quote:
Random: "Doc, are you sick?"
Doc Holliday (who has tb): "Not me, I'm in my prime"


I love the scene in the bar where Ringo comes in and starts spinning his gun around on his finger so Doc Holiday replies by spinning the glass around.

[REQUIEM]

I really liked Appaloosa ,but agree that Zellwegger was pretty awful and lowered the quality of the movie.



Agreed. IMO Wyatt Earp is a better movie than both 3:10 (dragged out to long) and Appaloosa. (shitty Romance)

If you wanna watch a really good western anything with Clinty Mc Eastwood is great.

[Lazlow]

Anything Sergio Leone is great.

[aubergine]

The Wolfman

It's a dog.

Alice In Wonderland

Boring when it's not a 3D tech demo.

[sausage]

Clinty Mc Eastwood

[Australian Ninja]

Book of Blood (2009) 2/5

Based on Clive Barker's "Books of Blood" short story anthologies, Book of Blood is a well made film that lacks a consistent vision. On the one hand it is full of an excessive amount of cheap scares via excessive volume spikes, as you would get in many low budget light hearted horror films.

On the other hand, the story - about a man whose body/skin becomes a literal book of blood - is serious and really at odds with the cheesier elements. The practical effects are excellent, the mood and tension of the film work well, the dialogue is passable but the cast are pretty average in their performances and overall I really can't recommend the film.

One aspect that works well is the focus on the psychological tension, rather than just gore. But there are still a few trademark Barker moments with the fetishistic use of blood and flesh that will make you feel rather ill.

But overall it's a mediocre horror movie, it makes poor use of good source material and is really only of interest to Barker fans, who will find it fails to live up to his writing - as do most adaptations of his works, Hellraiser and Midnight Meat Train being the exceptions.

One quote from someone or other on the cover of the BD said "Better than Hellraiser"
I don't know what they were on when they wrote that, but I want some.

[Australian Ninja]

Couple's Retreat 1/5

I can't believe I paid to see this at the cinema, I can't believe I bought the DVD to watch it again. It's crap, absolute crap - but I still enjoy it.

Vaughn and Flava Favreau are set to "cruise control" as they chuck out a few laughs while Jason Bateman is stuck in Arrested Development mode (as if State of Play never happened) while the ladies are left wondering why the guys got all the slightly-funny lines.

This is a movie where you know the cast had way more fun making it than you will watching it. It seems like a studio-by-the-numbers film.

You've got wise-cracking comic talent (Vaughn, Favreau, Bateman, Peter Serafinowicz), a mix of different races to appeal to a wider demographic, broad humour that is relatively bland and inoffensive, some pretty ladies (decent actresses, with nothing to do in the film other than be eye candy).

Also, Temeura Morrison is really slumming it appearing in this film - but hey I guess he got a free holiday on an island and a paycheck - so I can't hold that against him. Would have liked to have seem him boxing Favreau though.

Bugger all laughs, lazy writing, poor performances all round etc etc.

[NiB]

Toy Story 3

A masterclass in film making (not just animated but film in general) probably the closest I've ever come to tearing up over a film/tv show ever.

Always equal and sometimes superior to number one

5/5

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Toy Story 3 (3D)

Pretty good movie with some funny moments (especially the scene with Mr Potato head & Ken) but I still feel that Toy Story 2 was the better movie. The 3D was horrible, I saw more 3D in the stuff that didn't even involve Pixar (the previews), virtually non-existent & a waste of money unless you're like me who didn't have to pay. My friend was a bit lucky, I think they had a school holiday special on Sunday so it only cost him $13 incl glasses

[Jickle]

Couple's Retreat 1/5

Holy hell, that was a bad film. Still, I got a chance to interview Faizon Love (the fat black guy) shortly after it came out. He provided one amazing quote:

“Well, there's always something funny happening when you're working with Jason ****in' Bateman. When we're filming the scenes, everyone's a professional, but once they yell 'cut', Jason's throwing a banana peel or he's got his finger up your butt or something like that. It's all fun.”

[sausage]

Shaft

1971 original. A staggering work of absolute genius, I was laughing until my lungs seeped out of my nipples.

African Americans at their best; giving whitey what for.


Richard/Roundtree

[HiredMan]

Shaft

1971 original. A staggering work of absolute genius, I was laughing until my lungs seeped out of my nipples.

African Americans at their best; giving whitey what for.


Richard/Roundtree

You should check out.....

Black Dynamite

"Euphoria, shut the **** up! I know that was you, I ain't even gotta look! I should send your ass back to Crenshaw Pete with his hot ass coat hangers, bitch! Would you like that?"

5/5

[sausage]

Yes that too; fantastic movies.

[HiredMan]

Have you seen Dolomite sausage? One of the more awesome blaxploitation flicks... count the boom-mics in shot!

[sausage]

No I haven't HM; this obviously calls for some research

[HiredMan]

Do it. You wont regret it!

[sausage]

You better not be jive talkin' sucker.

[AranchineD]

When I was at Quatters' place I couldn't help but notice he had quite an expansive blaxploitation collection (including Dolomite), we only ended up watching Black Belt Jones but I must ask to watch the others next time.

[Allick]

Black Dynamite

"Your knowledge of scientific biological transmogrification is only outmatched by your zest for kung-fu treachery!"

10/10

[NiB]

When I was at Quatters' place I couldn't help but notice he had quite an expansive blaxploitation collection (including Dolomite), we only ended up watching Black Belt Jones but I must ask to watch the others next time.

Once he pulled his patented "yawn and arm around the shoulder move" the movie watching ceased ?

[AranchineD]

What are you talking about












I was the one who pulled that move

[lex3191]

Shutter Island. A friend suggested that the title of the film should have been sh!tter Island. So i didnt have high hopes. Besides the twist being obvious from almost the get go. I didnt mind the film. I think he missed potentially developing the was he always crazy or are they trying to make him believe he's crazy as the third act of the film rather than the big reveal. Also the music was a bit too bombastic for me, but the film was beautifully shot and well acted and all. so a good popcorn movie. 3/5

[/backslash]

REC 2

Sequel to the original movie, not that Quarantine crap. Basically what happens is a SWAT team goes into the building 70min after the initial incident (right where it left off from) and their mission is to get an antidote before the virus spreads. One of them is a priest and it turns into 'The Exorcist' kind of thing

Lots of action in the first 30min, gets a bit boring for the 2nd 30min (introduces more characters) and then a nice finish at the end. There's a few scares along the way & some good ideas implemented to make it more interesting rather than a "kill em all" routine

***1/2

[9warbane]

Spider-Man 3

Okay but not great, quite a few time I just wanted to punch Peter Parker in the face.

3/5

Looks pretty on Blu-ray though.

I might mess around with doing some rips and comparing the quality.

[Hemish71]

Book of Eli,
I swear Mila Kunis gets hotter in everthing she is in.
If only she would keep her mouth shut

[NiB]

Book of Eli,
I swear Mila Kunis gets hotter in everthing she is in.
If only she would keep her mouth shut

But then how would she su.....

Oh you mean her voice is annoying

[Jickle]

Predators

Pretty good. Plenty of fun. And I don't even like Predator!

[NiB]

Predators

Pretty good. Plenty of fun. And I don't even like Predator!

That's a review destined for the back of the dvd

[Jickle]

I'm aiming for front cover. Size 32 font.

[TAT]

TRON

Really good. Dated, but holds up well enough.

8/10

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

I love Tron. I'm cautiously hopeful about the sequel coming out at the end of the year.

[BB2K]

Predators

Pretty good. Plenty of fun. And I don't even like Predator!

Wait, what? It's like Commando but less awesome.

[sausage]

TRON still has a sense of danger that today's films can only dream of.

[AranchineD]

Wait, what? It's like Commando but less awesome.

I thought Jickle hadn't even watched Commando!

[TAT]

I love Tron. I'm cautiously hopeful about the sequel coming out at the end of the year.
That was what encouraged me to go and see it.

Pretty pumped about that, actually.

And in my travels I got a hold of Disney's last live action movie of the 80s, The Black Hole

[sausage]

That is a totally underrated classic TAT. Very dark for when it was released.

My first on-screen death witnessed by my young eyes!


Also Doug McClure; instant win.

[Allick]

Toy Story 3

A great walk down memory lane and one of the best trilogys of all time.

8.5/10

[Ninjalada]

Predators

I really liked it, great action. The best line in the movie was from Walton Goggins, one of my favourite actors.

(whilst stabbing a Predator) "Die you space f aggott!"

Here's to more Predator sequals.

9/10

[/backslash]

The Predators trailer reminded me more of the very first movie rather than the awful sequels that spawned from it, mainly thanks to AvP series - awesome as games, bad as movies. Guess I'll have to watch this & possibly Karate Kid at some point

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Spirited Away
This movie is pure trash, random event after random event and a whole heap of characters you don't care about.
1/5

Howls Moving Castle
Much better than Spirited Away, but still no Porco Rosso.
3/5

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Spirited Away
This movie is pure brilliance, awesome event after awesome event and a whole heap of characters you really care about.
5/5
Fixed :p And it deserves to be fixed too!

[Allick]

Spirited Away
This movie is pure trash, random event after random event and a whole heap of characters you don't care about.
1/5

Howls Moving Castle
Much better than Spirited Away, but still no Porco Rosso.
3/5

Wow. I'd easily give both of those movies 5/5, and I'd probably give Porco Rosso 4/5.

[Barefooted Hobo]

I personally love Laputa: Castle in the Sky.

[Slippery]

Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke are where it's at

[Jickle]

Totoro, guys. Totoro.

[aubergine]

That is a totally underrated classic TAT. Very dark for when it was released.

My first on-screen death witnessed by my young eyes!


Also Doug McClure; instant win.

I had a talking cassette version of Black Hole as a child, never saw the movie until recent years. Utterly crap.

[TAT]

The Black Hole

Ugh. Premise was cool enough (in an Event Horizon sort of way) until I realised the movie was made in the 80s by Disney

I was prepped for 6/10 until the last 5 minutes, when I changed that to a 4/10

[Ninjalada]

Totoro, guys. Totoro.

Kiki's Delivery Service is where it's at.

[sausage]

ITT: aub and TAT fellate each other.






Furiously.

[Ali G]

Totoro, guys. Totoro.
This.

I didn't particularly like Spirited Away at all.

[sausage]

http://natsukashi.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/max.jpg

[NiB]

Predators

Much better than those shit AvP films...not as good as the original but better than number 2. I liked how they tried to keep it nice and simple but Fishbourne's role was a bit wasted

[Allick]

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Surprisingly good for a non-Pixar animated kid's movie

6.5/10

[aubergine]

Predators

I did not hate this film.

Lost In Space

Not simply the worst movie ever made, but a challenge for anyone to sit through it's unbelievably bad computer effects. Notable though for having one of the worst actors in the world (joey from friends) acting scenes opposite one of the greatest actors in the world (gary oldman) who somehow manages to not stink despite the terrible script. That's not to say Oldman is good in this film, there is nothing about this film to redeem your time and it's expense.

I was unable to finish watching it tonight though I have watched it many years ago. An exploding collar has now been attached to housemates to prevent them going to the rental store without me.

[Australian Ninja]

Spirited Away
This movie is pure trash, random event after random event and a whole heap of characters you don't care about.
1/5

Howls Moving Castle
Much better than Spirited Away, but still no Porco Rosso.
3/5


WARNING! WARNING! My arms are flailing wildly Will Robinson.

[Australian Ninja]

Predators. Too awesome/5

More decapitations, eviscerations, stabbings and severing of limbs than you can shake a B-movie stick at.

Rodriguez is the man!

[Ninjalada]

There were some things in Predators that I didn't get:

1. The super fast running alien thing that came from one of the cages. The sniper chick shot at it but then realised that she missed. So it just dropped dead from nothing? Maybe Nolan killed it but there was no indication that he did so.

2. The doctor. Why was he there in the first place? Sure, he had murdered people but he definitely was no combatant.

3. The doctor wanted to stay where ''he belonged.'' On the alien planet. With the monsters that wanted to rip out his spine. Wtf?

[Jickle]

re: ninjalada,

1. He was playing dead to get them all in close together. It was Laurence Fishburne in disguise.

2. Because, as Adrien Brody's character explained, they were all predators, not necessarily combatants. The dude from death row wasn't a combatant either.

3. Basically, guy was nuttier than Chinese chicken salad.

[oogi2000]

Predators: 3/5

Predator > Predator 2 > Predators >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AvP2 > AvP

Good but not great film. Laurence Fishbourne's character was wasted and a tad redundant; a couple of fight scenes exist for the sake of existing; misses an opportunity to broaden Predator mythos - come on, we are in the Predator's stomping grounds.

The SFX and the fight sequence at the end was pretty cool.

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As long as its better than AvP. And woah, you thought AvP2 was better than AvP? The sequel was like watching Starship Troopers 2

[oogi2000]

As long as its better than AvP. And woah, you thought AvP2 was better than AvP? The sequel was like watching Starship Troopers 2

Pretty much I hated both films equally, but the only noteworthy thing I could remember from either film is AvP2's pregnant lady chestburster scene. Hence, it scores the win.

[Slippery]

Animal Kingdom

Tied for my favourite movie of the year so far with Kick-Ass, amazing movie.

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I hated both movies too but AvP2 had too many bad acting moments & the ultra-low budget problem

[Hemish71]

The Crazies - plane with toxin crashes but instead of turning the people into zombies we get homicidal maniacs, much cooler

[NiB]

The Crazies - plane with toxin crashes but instead of turning the people into zombies we get homicidal maniacs, much cooler

That's the remake with Seth Bullok from Deadwood as the town sheriff yeah ?

Is it 28 days later type crazy or the townspeople act normal but just kill everyone ?

[Clift]

The Hurt Locker - 4.5/5

Thought it was quite fantastic, but then again, anything even slightly related to the military will have me hooked. :p

[HiredMan]

Spirited Away
This movie is pure trash, random event after random event and a whole heap of characters you don't care about.
1/5

Wow. :/


So I went to see the movie of the concert of the Big Four of Thrash on Saturday night at the local Dendy. It was awesome, but just reminded me how much I dislike Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield.

The pre-show interview with Ulrich, Mustaine and Scott Ian was actually pretty hilarious: Scott and Dave would say some rad thrash shit and then Lars would just spout some new-age crap and the whole audience would laugh as Scott and Dave gave Lars weird looks haha.

I ended up leaving about half-way through the Metallica set (bands played in reverse order of percieved importance: Anthrax -> Megadeth -> Slayer -> Metallica) because I couldn't stand looking at James and Lars' smug faces anymore.

Still give it a 4.5/5 though!

[Australian Ninja]

There were some things in Predators that I didn't get:

1. The super fast running alien thing that came from one of the cages. The sniper chick shot at it but then realised that she missed. So it just dropped dead from nothing? Maybe Nolan killed it but there was no indication that he did so.

2. The doctor. Why was he there in the first place? Sure, he had murdered people but he definitely was no combatant.

3. The doctor wanted to stay where ''he belonged.'' On the alien planet. With the monsters that wanted to rip out his spine. Wtf?




1. Don't know. Maybe a cloaked Predator was holding/running with it?
It could have been Larry also, but I figure it was too fast to be him.

2. Remember the movie is about Predators (not combatants, or warriors, or hunters) He fit in perfectly when you keep that in mind. In fact, he was even more invisible than the alien Predators for a good part of it (as in the wolf in sheeps clothing, not actually invisible)

3. He was a psychopath. Mentally ill. Nuff said.

[Hyperblau]

There were some things in Predators that I didn't get:

1. The super fast running alien thing that came from one of the cages. The sniper chick shot at it but then realised that she missed. So it just dropped dead from nothing? Maybe Nolan killed it but there was no indication that he did so.



That was definitely killed by Morpheus.

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My Wife is a Gangster 3 (Korea title)

One of the best asian movies I've seen & nails the comedy/drama/action genre that's so hard to do. The original is still my favourite movie out of the 3 but none of them feel tiresome. The korean to chinese translator in this movie steals the show, always saying the complete opposite of what the deadly gangster woman is saying & abuses her power by practically commanding everyone with threats of killing :D

Basically its about an attractive Korean women who's a gangster (as you might of guessed) and gets into awkward moments where she has to pretend she's a normal person to avoid suspicion. Sounds basic but the movies work very well

****1/2

[grimace06]

Just watched The Evil Dead for the first time.

Kinda wish it wasn't the MA version - some scenes are very jarring.

[Australian Ninja]

Just watched The Evil Dead for the first time.

Kinda wish it wasn't the MA version - some scenes are very jarring.

Have you seen Evil Dead 2? While the first is a fun and impressive low budget film - the second is pretty much a remake and about 1.21 Gigawatts more enjoyable to watch:cool:

[grimace06]

Have you seen Evil Dead 2? While the first is a fun and impressive low budget film - the second is pretty much a remake and about 1.21 Gigawatts more enjoyable to watch:cool:

No I haven't but I know it's very different in tone. Still very impressive for the amount it was made for.

[Hyperblau]

Repo Men

I quite liked this, really interesting story, could probly lose 20 minutes or so to tighten it up. Good action when it happens, some nice gory stuff without it being too gross.

8/10

[Creedy]

I hated both movies too but AvP2 had too many bad acting moments & the ultra-low budget problem

I'm amazed people here actually are liking Predators, I thought it was quite bland and didn't serve up anything new for the franchise. I was hoping that the fact it was set on another planet we would see some Predator mythos, but no. The film may as well have been set on Earth.
I liked AvP2 better and budget wise Predators comes across as the lower budgeted film in my oppinion.

[FrozenSoul80]

Repo Men

I quite liked this, really interesting story, could probly lose 20 minutes or so to tighten it up. Good action when it happens, some nice gory stuff without it being too gross.

8/10

Go watch Repo! The Genetic Opera.


Anyway, just got back from watching Predators. It was alright, but I can't see myself watching it again. The action was good but I didn't care for the characters at all.

[Cubby]

I liked AvP2 better and budget wise Predators comes across as the lower budgeted film in my oppinion.

From what I can find. AVP had $60m, and Predators had $40m. Not sure about AVP:R

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From what I can find. AVP had $60m, and Predators had $40m. Not sure about AVP:R
Its budget was $40m according to Wiki for AVP:R which is a bit surprising to me since it seemed so cheaply made. Predators looks better from a standpoint because its not set in a city which would save a fair bit of money

[Cubby]

Isn't it funny how $40m IS cheap in terms of movies these days.

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It is cheap but you can still make a good movie if you know what to spend your money on

[Creedy]

I think it's about time the Alien and Predator films were given a decent budget so that a better film can be made. I know massive budgets aren't required.
But if Predators had a sufficient budget at least they could make the planet look like another planet instead of a bog standard jungle from Earth with a blue screened sky.

A higher budget may have netted the ability to place the film on the Predators home planet so that some of the mythos could be explored.

[sausage]

It could be a planet of gold!

James Cameron to direct.

[NiB]

It could be a planet of gold!

James Cameron to direct.

Planet made from rare element "goldnotakeium" we could fight the predators for the chance to make better jewellery.....all in f*** off 3D

[Super Sleuth]

Dumpster's Children

This is a hot, hot movie.

I give it 3 wet kisses.

I didn't see the end because I was crying too much.

[aubergine]

Precious

well I only saw half an hour of it because the rental disc was unsalvageable, but I enjoyed that much of it. Grim subject matter but somehow amusing too.

[REQUIEM]

Go watch Repo! The Genetic Opera.

Her sex tape was better.

[REQUIEM]

Isn't it funny how $40m IS cheap in terms of movies these days.

Its a 2 year contract for todays baseball players.