Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 260

Ponine · 11-27-2007, 10:20 AM

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Wow, I had to go back and read my MousePlanet review to remember what I thought of Keeping Up with the Steins. Turns out I didn't much care for it.

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If you are considering taking your kids, it does earn the PG-13 rating with the nudity mentioned above, some very mild sexuality, some cursing (though none that really stuck with me), and a scene in which a bunch of 13-year-olds do something that won't be legal for another eight years.

THAT paragraph alone, cracked me up. And I agree. I know they cursed, because my son said, they didnt "bleep" him! Well, no, dear, not in movies.
But I had no idea what they said.

And truly, I agree, the film wrapped up in a hurry. A slam bang to the end. But I did rewind to hear Mr. Diamond a second time.

Ponine · 11-28-2007, 09:31 AM

Amazing Grace

I went into this movie not expecting much, I was pleasantly suprised.
I never knew much about abolition of the slaqve trade in Europe, and really, I still dont.
Nor do I know much about parliment.

Regardless, I loved these men, I wanted to know how their story ended.
Ioan Grufford, what a nice change from the Fantastic Four. Having never seen Horation Hornblower, I was not aware of his talents.

Benedict Cumberbatch, I have never seen him, I want to see more. I want to know more about his character.... I could go on.

Youssou N'Dour, didnt say much, but impressed me none the less.

Michael Gambon, Toby Jones, Ciaran Hinds, Rufus Sewell, and Albert Finney all turned in performances worthy of their stations.

Being a fan of historical fiction, I wanted to know more, and I wish I had seen more of these men, and known where they truly stood.

The costumes were beautiful. Elegent, and understated as they should have been for the time. The scenes were dressed beautifully.

And the very end... a good bagpiper is worth their weight in gold.

libraryvixen · 11-26-2007, 06:17 PM

I plan on taking B to see "August Rush" tomorrow. She loves Freddie Highmore. Personally... if she wants to see AR over Fred Claus or our TiVoed High School Musical 2, then it's totally fair game!

innerSpaceman · 11-26-2007, 06:41 PM

Wow, and I was so disappointed in the "Howl" book. At least after seeing the movie. Don't know how I would have reacted had it been the other way around.

I dont' find Princess Mononoke overblown either. It's one of my absolute faves. It's very self-serious, but I'm glad it doesn't take a mocking tone. Most other Miyazaki films have a lighter touch. But I really like this one for playing it straight.

Gemini Cricket · 12-02-2007, 06:19 PM

Every year around Christmas time, I watch Love Actually. It's treacle, but I like it. However, I can't decide if it's a truly wonderful film or crap.

Either way, any excuse to see Colin Firth and Emma Thompson...

Snowflake · 12-02-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Every year around Christmas time, I watch Love Actually. It's treacle, but I like it. However, I can't decide if it's a truly wonderful film or crap.

Either way, any excuse to see Colin Firth and Emma Thompson...

It's wonderful crap is what it is. Good cast, sentimental as can be, and fun.

Alan Rickman and Liam Neeson float my bot, tyvm

Gemini Cricket · 12-02-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

It's wonderful crap is what it is. Good cast, sentimental as can be, and fun.

Alan Rickman and Liam Neeson float my bot, tyvm

Everytime I watch it, I say to Laura Linney's character, "You are stupid. Stupid... Stupid! Turn the freakin' phone off!!!"

And the guy in love with Keira Knightley? Hunkadola.

Snowflake · 12-02-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Everytime I watch it, I say to Laura Linney's character, "You are stupid. Stupid... Stupid! Turn the freakin' phone off!!!"

And the guy in love with Keira Knightley? Hunkadola.

Oh, with you 100% GC! I now know why Elvis used to shoot guns at the TV.

flippyshark · 12-02-2007, 07:27 PM

I can't judge Love, Actually because I haven't seen it, but it is one of those movie titles that makes me grind my teeth. (That's no guarantee I won't like it. I resisted The Hudsucker Proxy for years because I hated the title, but I wound up loving the movie.)

Bergman's Fanny and Alexander is my choice for Christmas movie-watching this week. (Probably in installments. I have the long Criterion edition.)

Apropos of nothing, I re-watched Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone last night, and I was astounded by how little I liked it. Much of the blame goes to the horribly slow pacing, and John Williams' score, which seems to think it's Jurassic Park. I don't know how the rest of this series will hold up to repeat visits, and I probably won't be trying again too soon. (For that matter, I found Lord of the Rings difficult to re-view earlier this year. Guess I gorged on big budget CGI heavy fantasy for so long, I've lost my appetite for it.)

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-02-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

I can't judge Love, Actually because I haven't seen it, but it is one of those movie titles that makes me grind my teeth. (That's no guarantee I won't like it. I resisted The Hudsucker Proxy for years because I hated the title, but I wound up loving the movie.)

Love, Actually is no Hudsucker. Pretty weak film. Enjoyable enough fluff - full of holes.

11-28-2007, 09:31 AM	#2
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	Amazing Grace I went into this movie not expecting much, I was pleasantly suprised. I never knew much about abolition of the slaqve trade in Europe, and really, I still dont. Nor do I know much about parliment. Regardless, I loved these men, I wanted to know how their story ended. Ioan Grufford, what a nice change from the Fantastic Four. Having never seen Horation Hornblower, I was not aware of his talents. Benedict Cumberbatch, I have never seen him, I want to see more. I want to know more about his character.... I could go on. Youssou N'Dour, didnt say much, but impressed me none the less. Michael Gambon, Toby Jones, Ciaran Hinds, Rufus Sewell, and Albert Finney all turned in performances worthy of their stations. Being a fan of historical fiction, I wanted to know more, and I wish I had seen more of these men, and known where they truly stood. The costumes were beautiful. Elegent, and understated as they should have been for the time. The scenes were dressed beautifully. And the very end... a good bagpiper is worth their weight in gold. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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11-26-2007, 06:17 PM	#3
libraryvixen is part of the resistance Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: up North Posts: 963	I plan on taking B to see "August Rush" tomorrow. She loves Freddie Highmore. Personally... if she wants to see AR over Fred Claus or our TiVoed High School Musical 2, then it's totally fair game! __________________ Yes, I'm still alive!
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11-26-2007, 06:41 PM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Wow, and I was so disappointed in the "Howl" book. At least after seeing the movie. Don't know how I would have reacted had it been the other way around. I dont' find Princess Mononoke overblown either. It's one of my absolute faves. It's very self-serious, but I'm glad it doesn't take a mocking tone. Most other Miyazaki films have a lighter touch. But I really like this one for playing it straight.
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12-02-2007, 06:19 PM	#5
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Every year around Christmas time, I watch Love Actually. It's treacle, but I like it. However, I can't decide if it's a truly wonderful film or crap. Either way, any excuse to see Colin Firth and Emma Thompson...
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12-02-2007, 07:27 PM	#9
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I can't judge Love, Actually because I haven't seen it, but it is one of those movie titles that makes me grind my teeth. (That's no guarantee I won't like it. I resisted The Hudsucker Proxy for years because I hated the title, but I wound up loving the movie.) Bergman's Fanny and Alexander is my choice for Christmas movie-watching this week. (Probably in installments. I have the long Criterion edition.) Apropos of nothing, I re-watched Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone last night, and I was astounded by how little I liked it. Much of the blame goes to the horribly slow pacing, and John Williams' score, which seems to think it's Jurassic Park. I don't know how the rest of this series will hold up to repeat visits, and I probably won't be trying again too soon. (For that matter, I found Lord of the Rings difficult to re-view earlier this year. Guess I gorged on big budget CGI heavy fantasy for so long, I've lost my appetite for it.)
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