Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel - Page 2

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-15-2009, 06:50 PM

The awards prediction community is split on whether Up deserves a slot or not. (I think it does, personally.)

Precious was indeed quite good. Extremely effective with character and emotional storytelling - but there were directing choices that I thought didn't match the quality of the rest of the film. The fantasy sequences didn't always work for me, but I see why he used them. I think MoNique is a lock for supporting, and Sidibe is also quite possible.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox was good, but overrated by critics. I was expecting more. I really did enjoy the animation, and the bordering-on-adult humor, but there was something that didn't totally jive with me. Loved the musical Robin Hood reference, since that Disney flick was a favorite in my youth.

I won't make predix on Oscar contenders without seeing the films, and at this point, of the major contenders (as noted by the awards watching communities, not based on my taste) I've only seen:
* An Education
* (500) Days of Summer
* Julie & Julia
* Precious
* Up
* District 9
* The Informant!

Terribly out of our usual loop for not having yet seen The Hurt Locker, The Cove, Bright Star, The Road, and A Serious Man. Films that are not out yet that we'll need to see include Up in the Air, The Lovely Bones, Nine, and A Single Man.

katiesue · 11-15-2009, 08:34 PM

We just watched UP - awesome on BluRay and I hadn't seen. Very good movie.

Now Transformers II - which I know bites but I'm sure it's pretty in BluRay as well.

Gemini Cricket · 11-15-2009, 11:07 PM

There's nothing cuter than the young Carl at the beginning of Up. HUGE glasses. So cute.

lashbear · 11-15-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

I'm probably the last one here to see it, but I really enjoyed "Spirited Away." I've now greatly enjoyed the two Miyazaki movies I've seen, the other being "Ponyo." I thought that the otherworldly premises to both movies had a huge "Huh?" quality, but it did not matter.

Make sure you see "Howls Moving Castle" and "Totoro".

Gemini Cricket · 11-16-2009, 12:50 AM

I just watched Dug's Special Mission on the Up DVD.
It's pretty good.

Spoiler:

Alex · 11-16-2009, 11:26 AM

Someone tell GD the other thread is closed so he doesn't keep posting there with his moderator powers!

Anyway, I was very much interested in seeing Pirate Radio but the reviews have mostly put me off. However, I'm hearing that the version released earlier this year in the UK (under the title The Boat that Rocked) was significantly better.

It's unlikely but if anybody has seen/sees both I'd like feedback on that.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-16-2009, 11:28 AM

D'oh! That's what I get for relying on Firefox's smart address bar to bring threads up.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-16-2009, 11:28 AM

R2D2 in Star Trek (yes, Trek).

Snowflake · 11-16-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt
I can't wait to see Black Dynamite!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flippyshark
That is such pitch-perfect parody, I had to go look it up to make sure it was a new movie. And, if anything, it looks much cheaper than even the cheapest 70s blacksploitation. (There appear to be about three locations and a limited number of camera setups throughout the trailer.) The narration made me laugh - I hope the movie can follow suit.

Okay, I saw this at the Bevery Center this last weekend,

wait for it

I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was perfectly done, often hilarious and moved as quickly as a bad 70's tv episode. And I thought, I will bet mousepod and flippyshark would love this movie.

flippyshark · 11-16-2009, 05:44 PM

Yay! Can't wait!

11-15-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	The awards prediction community is split on whether Up deserves a slot or not. (I think it does, personally.) Precious was indeed quite good. Extremely effective with character and emotional storytelling - but there were directing choices that I thought didn't match the quality of the rest of the film. The fantasy sequences didn't always work for me, but I see why he used them. I think MoNique is a lock for supporting, and Sidibe is also quite possible. The Fantastic Mr. Fox was good, but overrated by critics. I was expecting more. I really did enjoy the animation, and the bordering-on-adult humor, but there was something that didn't totally jive with me. Loved the musical Robin Hood reference, since that Disney flick was a favorite in my youth. I won't make predix on Oscar contenders without seeing the films, and at this point, of the major contenders (as noted by the awards watching communities, not based on my taste) I've only seen: * An Education * (500) Days of Summer * Julie & Julia * Precious * Up * District 9 * The Informant! Terribly out of our usual loop for not having yet seen The Hurt Locker, The Cove, Bright Star, The Road, and A Serious Man. Films that are not out yet that we'll need to see include Up in the Air, The Lovely Bones, Nine, and A Single Man. Last edited by LSPoorEeyorick : 11-15-2009 at 07:03 PM.
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11-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#2
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	We just watched UP - awesome on BluRay and I hadn't seen. Very good movie. Now Transformers II - which I know bites but I'm sure it's pretty in BluRay as well. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	There's nothing cuter than the young Carl at the beginning of Up. HUGE glasses. So cute.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I just watched Dug's Special Mission on the Up DVD. It's pretty good. Spoiler: The ending is neat.
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11-16-2009, 11:26 AM	#6
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Someone tell GD the other thread is closed so he doesn't keep posting there with his moderator powers! Anyway, I was very much interested in seeing Pirate Radio but the reviews have mostly put me off. However, I'm hearing that the version released earlier this year in the UK (under the title The Boat that Rocked) was significantly better. It's unlikely but if anybody has seen/sees both I'd like feedback on that.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	D'oh! That's what I get for relying on Firefox's smart address bar to bring threads up. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	R2D2 in Star Trek (yes, Trek). __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Yay! Can't wait!
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