Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 276

Gemini Cricket · 01-06-2008, 08:54 PM

I just loved Knocked Up. What a great flick. I will watch anything Apatow and Rogen do from now on.

The dialog was terrific. People talk like this. I hate it when movies have dialog that doesn't sound realistic.

I must say this though, this movie was one big giant trick to get straight men to see a chick-flick. Just like Jerry Maguire. Make it look like you're in to see a bunch of straight guys bonding and *wham* you're in a chick-flick, straight boy.

mousepod · 01-04-2008, 11:24 PM

We just got back from seeing Juno. What a wonderful movie. I remember last year when everyone was raving about Little Miss Sunshine, and when we finally saw it it just didn't match up to our overcharged expectations. Not so with this one. A great script, wonderful soundtrack, and good acting all around. I think what struck Heather and I most is that none of the characters became caricatures - even when their behavior moved the plot into uncomfortable territory, we still liked them. I'll be rooting for this one at the Golden Globes and (hopefully) the Oscars.

Strangler Lewis · 01-05-2008, 08:20 AM

Well, maybe then, I'll see it in the theatres. The clips I've seen suggest that this is a movie that's too in love with its own quirkiness. Same problem that's keeping me from rushing to "The Savages."

Saw "Charlie Wilson's War" last night. Really good. I tend to think that a litttle of Aaron Sorkin's writing goes a long way, and this movie is another universe of quirky and damaged characters who are all really good at their job. Nonetheless, it mostly works. I would have gotten rid of the awards ceremony that framed the movie and ended it with Gust's speech on the balcony with the chilling sound effect. Alternatively, I would have added a scene, if justified by real events, of Julia Roberts's character not caring about the endgame.

Moonliner · 01-05-2008, 08:28 AM

Cloverfield.

BarTopDancer · 01-08-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Cloverfield.

If this movie is about the damn smoke monster from LOST! I am going to be pissed! Unless it gives answers about said smoke monster. But then it'll open up a bunch of new questions.

LSPoorEeyorick · 01-05-2008, 09:43 AM

I did enjoy Ratatouille, but I have to say that it's no longer my pick for best animated film of 2007. Persepolis is.

Beautiful black-and-white traditional animation. Incredibly interesting, informative and (chiefly) moving story about a woman (Marijan, the director of the film and the author of the graphic novels upon which it is based) through youth in Tehran, her teenaged years during which she was sent to safety in Vienna, and her return as an adult to her parents and her home. It's fiesty, it's funny, and more than a little enlightening about the history of Iran and the experience of a single person's struggle to come to terms with a culture that attempts to stifle her very vibrant personality (and her interest in pop music. There's a hell of a montage set to Marijan herself singing "Eye of the Tiger" that will remain very close to my heart for a long time.) I really recommend this film about family, culture, identity, and the feeling of being a stranger, in a foreign land or in your own. I think it may actually be my favorite film of 2007 (of those which I've seen so far; at this point we're only missing a handful from the For Your Consideration-type ads.)

JWBear · 01-09-2008, 10:47 AM

We watched a cool old movie last night. Romance on the High Seas with Doris Day in her first movie role! It also stars a very young Don DeFore. The plot is simple and enjoyable. The songs are just so-so. But the sets and costumes are absolutly STUNNING!

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 01-09-2008, 01:51 PM

I saw I am Legend last night. It was ok. I didn't feel there was any substance to the whole thing other than special effects, which were good. I need to read the book to see what it's really about I think because there was something missing in the film.

5 bornieo's out of 10

innerSpaceman · 01-09-2008, 03:11 PM

^ something MAJOR missing, according to Chernabog at NYE (I haven't read the book myself)

Alex · 01-09-2008, 04:26 PM

Out of curiosity, since at this point it doesn't look like I'll be seeing it, what did he say was missing (I have read the book)?

01-06-2008, 08:54 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I just loved Knocked Up. What a great flick. I will watch anything Apatow and Rogen do from now on. The dialog was terrific. People talk like this. I hate it when movies have dialog that doesn't sound realistic. I must say this though, this movie was one big giant trick to get straight men to see a chick-flick. Just like Jerry Maguire. Make it look like you're in to see a bunch of straight guys bonding and wham you're in a chick-flick, straight boy.
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01-04-2008, 11:24 PM	#2
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	We just got back from seeing Juno. What a wonderful movie. I remember last year when everyone was raving about Little Miss Sunshine, and when we finally saw it it just didn't match up to our overcharged expectations. Not so with this one. A great script, wonderful soundtrack, and good acting all around. I think what struck Heather and I most is that none of the characters became caricatures - even when their behavior moved the plot into uncomfortable territory, we still liked them. I'll be rooting for this one at the Golden Globes and (hopefully) the Oscars. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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01-05-2008, 08:20 AM	#3
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Well, maybe then, I'll see it in the theatres. The clips I've seen suggest that this is a movie that's too in love with its own quirkiness. Same problem that's keeping me from rushing to "The Savages." Saw "Charlie Wilson's War" last night. Really good. I tend to think that a litttle of Aaron Sorkin's writing goes a long way, and this movie is another universe of quirky and damaged characters who are all really good at their job. Nonetheless, it mostly works. I would have gotten rid of the awards ceremony that framed the movie and ended it with Gust's speech on the balcony with the chilling sound effect. Alternatively, I would have added a scene, if justified by real events, of Julia Roberts's character not caring about the endgame. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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01-05-2008, 08:28 AM	#4
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Cloverfield. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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01-05-2008, 09:43 AM	#6
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	I did enjoy Ratatouille, but I have to say that it's no longer my pick for best animated film of 2007. Persepolis is. Beautiful black-and-white traditional animation. Incredibly interesting, informative and (chiefly) moving story about a woman (Marijan, the director of the film and the author of the graphic novels upon which it is based) through youth in Tehran, her teenaged years during which she was sent to safety in Vienna, and her return as an adult to her parents and her home. It's fiesty, it's funny, and more than a little enlightening about the history of Iran and the experience of a single person's struggle to come to terms with a culture that attempts to stifle her very vibrant personality (and her interest in pop music. There's a hell of a montage set to Marijan herself singing "Eye of the Tiger" that will remain very close to my heart for a long time.) I really recommend this film about family, culture, identity, and the feeling of being a stranger, in a foreign land or in your own. I think it may actually be my favorite film of 2007 (of those which I've seen so far; at this point we're only missing a handful from the For Your Consideration-type ads.)
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01-09-2008, 10:47 AM	#7
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	We watched a cool old movie last night. Romance on the High Seas with Doris Day in her first movie role! It also stars a very young Don DeFore. The plot is simple and enjoyable. The songs are just so-so. But the sets and costumes are absolutly STUNNING! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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01-09-2008, 01:51 PM	#8
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I saw I am Legend last night. It was ok. I didn't feel there was any substance to the whole thing other than special effects, which were good. I need to read the book to see what it's really about I think because there was something missing in the film. 5 bornieo's out of 10
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01-09-2008, 03:11 PM	#9
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	^ something MAJOR missing, according to Chernabog at NYE (I haven't read the book myself)
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01-09-2008, 04:26 PM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Out of curiosity, since at this point it doesn't look like I'll be seeing it, what did he say was missing (I have read the book)?
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