Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 216

Gemini Cricket · 06-15-2007, 03:01 PM

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DeNiro's performance in Mad Dog and Glory was just wonderful, and is worth a viewing. I didn't like Uma as much, but then, I always have mixed feelings about her acting style. Murray was well cast, except for the part where he has to act physically tough. I don't think I could see Bill Murray holding his own in a fist fight.

Uma's hit and miss for me. With a good director she can do good stuff. With so-so directors she becomes so-so.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 06-15-2007, 09:05 PM

Just came back from Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Although it is much better than the horrible first film, this one misses the mark with horrible writing and acting. The only highlight is the better than normal special effects of the Silver Surfer character - Doug Rice is his name I believe - he was Pan in Pan's Labrynth and Abraham Sapian in Hellboy and did a find job as the S.S.

As typical with "comic book" movies, they failed miserabley keeping with the original story. They strayed so far off, it was so unbeliveably dumb and totally cheated the viewer of the best FF story out there - even more "classic" than the origin of the group.

If you've got nothing better to do but shell out $10 for this failure, by all means. I'd rather be in a 2 hour line for Nemo.

This get's 4 bornieo's out of 10 - only because of the Silver Surfer character.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-16-2007, 12:45 AM

Finally watched Life Aquatic. Gotta say, I'm baffled by the luke-warm reception it received. I thought it was a great movie. It had me engaged from beginning to end, the animation was inspired, the characters were tremendous.

I've seen all of Anderson's movies, and I really don't get the seemingly common sentiment of, "It was pretty good, but nothing compared to his others." Not that I'd try to dissuade anyone from saying such-and-such is my favorite Anderson film (I can't even really peg what my favorite is), but for this to be so universally ranked as his weakest...don't get it.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-17-2007, 10:34 AM

Life Aquatic was awesome! Easily the best Wes Anderson flick, to me. But I'm in the didn't-quite-get-Royal-Tenenbaums grouping.

Oh, and we watched Holy Mountain the following night and oddly enough, these movies are totally linked. HM was incredible, almost too much to handle, in a good way.

Gemini Cricket · 06-17-2007, 01:55 PM

Kinky Boots.
Good flick.

AllyOops! · 06-18-2007, 03:41 PM

I never go to the movies. However, so far this summer, I saw the third installement of Pirates (UGH) & Knocked-Up (LOVED it!)

Over the weekend, I happened to be listening to Magic Man by Heart on the way to the beach. All I could picture, while driving, was that movie I vaguely remember, The Virgin Suicides.

Josh Hartnett as Trip Fontaine, strutting down the highschool hallway (if I'm not mistaken) to the strains of Magic Man looking every inch the teenage heartthrob. Unbelievably sexy!

Also, it had a killer soundtrack that featured Air. Way killer.

Strangler Lewis · 06-18-2007, 04:10 PM

Saw "Dreamgirls" this weekend. Basically enjoyed it, but I couldn't help thinking that it could inspire a new drinking game called "It's over."

Not Afraid · 06-18-2007, 08:13 PM

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Kinky Boots.
Good flick.

Yeah, that was a fun film. Nice surprise.

Not Afraid · 06-18-2007, 08:19 PM

Next up on the queue:

Shortbus
After the Wedding.

libraryvixen · 06-18-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOfTheDolls

I never go to the movies. However, so far this summer, I saw the third installement of Pirates (UGH) & Knocked-Up (LOVED it!)

Over the weekend, I happened to be listening to Magic Man by Heart on the way to the beach. All I could picture, while driving, was that movie I vaguely remember, The Virgin Suicides.

Josh Hartnett as Trip Fontaine, strutting down the highschool hallway (if I'm not mistaken) to the strains of Magic Man looking every inch the teenage heartthrob. Unbelievably sexy!

Also, it had a killer soundtrack that featured Air. Way killer.

Ally, I loved loved Virgin Suicides.

06-15-2007, 09:05 PM	#2152
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Just came back from Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Although it is much better than the horrible first film, this one misses the mark with horrible writing and acting. The only highlight is the better than normal special effects of the Silver Surfer character - Doug Rice is his name I believe - he was Pan in Pan's Labrynth and Abraham Sapian in Hellboy and did a find job as the S.S. As typical with "comic book" movies, they failed miserabley keeping with the original story. They strayed so far off, it was so unbeliveably dumb and totally cheated the viewer of the best FF story out there - even more "classic" than the origin of the group. If you've got nothing better to do but shell out $10 for this failure, by all means. I'd rather be in a 2 hour line for Nemo. This get's 4 bornieo's out of 10 - only because of the Silver Surfer character.
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06-16-2007, 12:45 AM	#2153
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Finally watched Life Aquatic. Gotta say, I'm baffled by the luke-warm reception it received. I thought it was a great movie. It had me engaged from beginning to end, the animation was inspired, the characters were tremendous. I've seen all of Anderson's movies, and I really don't get the seemingly common sentiment of, "It was pretty good, but nothing compared to his others." Not that I'd try to dissuade anyone from saying such-and-such is my favorite Anderson film (I can't even really peg what my favorite is), but for this to be so universally ranked as his weakest...don't get it. __________________ '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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06-17-2007, 10:34 AM	#2154
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Life Aquatic was awesome! Easily the best Wes Anderson flick, to me. But I'm in the didn't-quite-get-Royal-Tenenbaums grouping. Oh, and we watched Holy Mountain the following night and oddly enough, these movies are totally linked. HM was incredible, almost too much to handle, in a good way. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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06-17-2007, 01:55 PM	#2155
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Kinky Boots. Good flick.
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06-18-2007, 03:41 PM	#2156
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	I never go to the movies. However, so far this summer, I saw the third installement of Pirates (UGH) & Knocked-Up (LOVED it!) Over the weekend, I happened to be listening to Magic Man by Heart on the way to the beach. All I could picture, while driving, was that movie I vaguely remember, The Virgin Suicides. Josh Hartnett as Trip Fontaine, strutting down the highschool hallway (if I'm not mistaken) to the strains of Magic Man looking every inch the teenage heartthrob. Unbelievably sexy! Also, it had a killer soundtrack that featured Air. Way killer.
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06-18-2007, 04:10 PM	#2157
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Saw "Dreamgirls" this weekend. Basically enjoyed it, but I couldn't help thinking that it could inspire a new drinking game called "It's over." __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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06-18-2007, 08:19 PM	#2159
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Next up on the queue: Shortbus After the Wedding.
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