Miscellaneous Movie Musings

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-25-2007, 11:33 PM

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Whadaya know? Over the Hedge really is better than its trailers and the current state of animal-laden computer-animated glut films led one to believe.

Agreed. Very well put together. This is our first DreamWorks animated film and I was pleasantly surprised. Far beyond watchable - it was enjoyable. And pretty too!

Alex · 01-25-2007, 11:39 PM

Just finished watching This Film is Not Yet Rated, a documentary about the MPAA and its rating system.

It is somewhat rough in its construction but is an interesting discussion of a force of evil among us (not that I'm taking sides).

Gemini Cricket · 01-26-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Just finished watching This Film is Not Yet Rated, a documentary about the MPAA and its rating system.

It is somewhat rough in its construction but is an interesting discussion of a force of evil among us (not that I'm taking sides).

I just watched this one too. I liked it. Very interesting doco. I recommend it. I hope a lot of people see this one.

I also watched 'Jesus Camp' as well. All I have to say is, "Wow!"
Good stuff. I recommend with one as well. It has to be seen to be believed.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-26-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Agreed. Very well put together.

Yeah, the storyline felt surprisingly non-contrived, and a good mix of gags vs. plot and other humor. My only knock against it was the turtle character. Anthropomorphized out of scale with the rest of the characters, and the running gag of him getting tossed around in ridiculous situations got old quick. I likes me some slapstick, but not when the character of interest is just a passive object being thrown from gag to gag.

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This is our first DreamWorks animated film and I was pleasantly surprised. Far beyond watchable - it was enjoyable. And pretty too!

I agreed with you last night, but seeing this statement again this morning it suddenly occurred to me...duh, Shrek.

Snowflake · 01-26-2007, 09:39 AM

POTC - Dead Man's Chest
I finally managed to start to watch this thanks to Netflix last night. May I say I was sorely dissapointed in what I've seen so far. Loads of effects, all the familiar faces, but not the least bit engaging for me. In fact, I turned it off right when Davey Jones showed up. I'm going to give it another shot sometime this weekend, but at first glance, visually stunning, but sorely in need of a cohesive script.

Color me grouchy this morning.

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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	POTC - Dead Man's Chest I finally managed to start to watch this thanks to Netflix last night. May I say I was sorely dissapointed in what I've seen so far. Loads of effects, all the familiar faces, but not the least bit engaging for me. In fact, I turned it off right when Davey Jones showed up. I'm going to give it another shot sometime this weekend, but at first glance, visually stunning, but sorely in need of a cohesive script. Color me grouchy this morning. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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