I already stated my opinion about Moonrise Kingdom, but I'll repeat it anyway. Wes Anderson was trying way too hard. Almost all the dialogue seemed forced, and the acting was poor.
Life Aquatic and Royal Tenenbaums were both better than Rushmore... but yeah, Darjeeling Limited wasn't anything special. Haven't seen Moonrise but it looks like it's quirky for sole reason of seeming original. I think anyone watching can at least appreciate his original story telling and cinematography even if they don't like his style, though it is teetering on becoming redundant in the same way that Tim Burton's has.
I liked Bill Murray in Life Aquatic, and it had some memorable moments, but to me that was Wes Anderson trying too hard. Moonrise Kingdom was ok, but it was just more of the same.
The Life Aquatic is one of those rare movies where I enjoy it more and more every time I watch it, but I become less and less convinced it's actually a good film. I love the performances, and think some of the quirk is at times laugh-out-loud funny (the music when they're searching the pirate island, for instance, never fails to inspire a chuckle), but it is pretty insufferable in its affectation. Of his oeuvre, that's the one that stands out most to me as being a movie I probably would hate if not for the fact Anderson had already won me over with Rushmore and Tenenbaums. I suspect I'll feel the same way about Moonrise Kingdom when I eventually see it again.
I like The Life Aquatic, too.
I just think Moonrise Kingdom was a big misstep, since Fantastic Mr. Fox was great.
Re-watched an oldie but goodie
Back to the Future 1
Still a 10/10 imo
Crispin Glover is awesome
Silenced 7/10
I agree. It was well made, but there just didn't seem to be enough background to explain why that brand of radicalism flared up in the at that time and place. I would take for granted such a background in a movie about the black panthers or the like -- but it was a German movie so the viewers there could already have that basic knowledge that we don't.
The French Connection - 1971
I haven't seen this in ages, so I gave it a re-watch. Glad I did - this movie is a masterwork. Not only holds up well, but surpasses contemporary crime/police thrillers, IMO.
9/10
the Expendables 2: 6.5/10
didn't like the first one, and was expecting this one to be even worse, but I was surprisingly entertained/amused throughout
Prometheus - 6/10
Was hoping for more than it was.
Lincoln 9.5/10
Not ting anyone here...without question this movie moves into my all-time top 10. The only reason why I won't go 10/10 is because Tommy Lee Jones wig bothered me a bit.
Copy that. Was expecting a lot more from Ridley Scott than this half-baked mess.
The Campaign 4/10
i don't expect much of movies but this was pretty disappointing. there was some good spots but i'm tired of the snl crew movies. so formulated.
Posted in the Killing Them Softly thread:
Holy f***. Shame on yall if yall don't plan on seeing this on the big screen lol
My God, what a gorgeous motion picture. Automatically my #1 film of the year. From script, to direction, to the acting... you frickin name it. Political references of today, the economy, the realism you feel watching this film is amazing. The cinematography is great and a different perspective on the "gangster" flick that works wonderfully. Hardly a cliche found in this film, (maybe one but it was ok). Director Andrew Dominik is a true master of his craft. Thank God for Brad Pitt's performance man. That dude is in my favorite picture of the year 2 years in a row now.
I kind of felt taken back to a great dialogue driven film with some great intense moments like Pulp Fiction, but it wasn't Pulp Fiction. It was Andrew Dominik's and Brad Pitt's masterpiece, and I recommend for anyone who is a true movie lover. For the anti Twilight bs movie crowd, this is a treat. Pitt is a badass, Tony Soprano is really good alongside Pitt, Ray Liotta awesome, and so is everyone else.
9.8 It would have gotten a perfect 10 if it were grander in cast and story. That's not a bad thing, btw.
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Watched MiB III last night on Bluray. Good plot, but this one, and MiB II simply do not compare with the first.
7/10.
its a total piece ofPosted in the Killing Them Softly thread:
Holy f***. Shame on yall if yall don't plan on seeing this on the big screen lol
My God, what a gorgeous motion picture. Automatically my #1 film of the year. From script, to direction, to the acting... you frickin name it. Political references of today, the economy, the realism you feel watching this film is amazing. The cinematography is great and a different perspective on the "gangster" flick that works wonderfully. Hardly a cliche found in this film, (maybe one but it was ok). Director Andrew Dominik is a true master of his craft. Thank God for Brad Pitt's performance man. That dude is in my favorite picture of the year 2 years in a row now.
I kind of felt taken back to a great dialogue driven film with some great intense moments like Pulp Fiction, but it wasn't Pulp Fiction. It was Andrew Dominik's and Brad Pitt's masterpiece, and I recommend for anyone who is a true movie lover. For the anti Twilight bs movie crowd, this is a treat. Pitt is a badass, Tony Soprano is really good alongside Pitt, Ray Liotta awesome, and so is everyone else.
9.8 It would have gotten a perfect 10 if it were grander in cast and story. That's not a bad thing, btw.
Not really
Bit it's nice to be nice
The Dark Knight Trilogy.
All three of them. 'Cause I owns it. Boxed set. On glorious BluRay.
10/10. Inflated to reflect my current state of geek bliss.
Recently watched all 3 again
#1: 7.5/10
#2: 8.5/10
#3: 5/10
Pretty good franchise overall, wonder if they'll continue
Trouble With the Curve 7/10
Eastwood never dissapoints. Although his latest batch of movies feels like he's playing the same grumpy old man. I think its time to retire Clint.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: 7.5/10
Heard lots of hype, interesting film. Well done Gondry
When it came out - it got a lot of hype -because of some of the inventiveness of the script. Other movies came out around the same time which expanded on this quirky inventiveness like - Being John Malkovich, Adaptation,etc... (don't remember which came first though--maybe Adaptation and Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman started it)
I liked it at that time while going through a break-up but it was pretty dark and agonizing to watch at times.
Michael Shannon was incredibly entertaining in Premium Rush, as he usually is.
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