Movies you just saw

[Black Irish]

Yeah swap that out for The Killing. It's a dark comedy though right? I had my doubts about older comedies.

Definitely watch both. "Dr. Strangelove" is still hilarious 50 years later. And "The Killing" is a quintessential crime caper/film noir crafted by a master.

 

[ACamp1900]

Kubrick.

 

[gkIrish]

Kubrick.

2001
Full Metal Jacket
Spartacus
Dr. Strangelove
A Clockwork Orange
The Killing
The Shining
Paths of Glory
Lolita

Quite the portfolio

 

[ACamp1900]

Liked Eyes Wide Shut too...

 

[IrishSteelhead]

My guilty pleasure director is John Carpenter. Even some of his biggest turds entertain me.

 

[RuntheBall]

I've got to find a way to get into Wes Anderson movies. I haven't enjoyed a minute of any of the two or three I've tried.

Which ones have you seen? I thought Moonrise Kingdom was well done. After seeing it I was excited to watch Rushmore, but was really let down.

The thing with Anderson is it is a really "artsy" film. His sets are probably the most detailed in the business, and the character dialogue is often a very broken crispness (almost a staccato type thing going for it). When done right I think it is very powerful, but often it seems a bit fake and slow. A bit hit or miss for me anyway. At its best it captures the awkward interactions of ones teen years, but it often is closer to making the viewer awkward and bored.

Anderson definitely has a original, pure, almost "indie" feel to his movies. Usually the story is a more adult take on a children's story, but I think Grand Budapest will be different (it is rated -R), and, as far as I can tell, does not quite have the same fairy-tale feel-- I think the Lobby Boy will bring that element, but not as much as in his previous works. It will be interesting to see Wes working with Hugo Guinness again after working with Roman Coppolla on Moonrise. (I can't make my mind up on Sofia or Roman; I loved Virgin Suicides, but really didn't like Lost In Translation, the Bling Ring (except Emma's tongue); but that family tree has a pass after the Godfather's).

Anyway, one thing Anderson has going for him is that you can tell it is a Wes Anderson film from the beginning. It is kind of like turning on football and seeing an ND (or PSU, Michigan) uniform -- see how I tied that together at the end.

 

[Cackalacky]

Wolf of Wallstreet is fantastic. Amazing movie. American Hustle is good but overhyped like crazy IMO. Wolf is my No. 1 of the year, with Gravity not far behind.

Was Gravity really that good? I have not seen it and probably missed the cinematic experience of it. I plan on seeing it but regret not doing so in the theater.

 

[gkIrish]

Wes Anderson is very hit or miss for me. Loved Life Aquatic and Royal Tenenbaums but I thought Darjeeling Limited was pretty meh. Grand Budapest Hotel looks like it has potential.

 

[blueNDgold44]

Just saw Wolf of Wall Street last night, phenomenal movie. Jonah Hill's character was absolutely hilarious.

 

[Black Irish]

I saw "Death Race 2000" the other day. It was...interesting. I felt like I was two drinks behind the whole time. Definitely an experience.

 

[blueNDgold44]

Saw Oculus tonight...I personally thought it was awful and not scary at all but my whole group thought it was the scariest movie since the Conjuring. (Conjuring was also weak)

 

[blueNDgold44]

Saw Godzilla tonight, despite good reviews from everyone I talked to I thought it was just meh. Anyone else see it yet?

 

[gkIrish]

Saw Godzilla tonight, despite good reviews from everyone I talked to I thought it was just meh. Anyone else see it yet?

I liked it 7/10. Been dying to see the new Xmen but haven't found the time.

 

[dublinirish]

saw the new X-Men it was definitely worth going to see but if plot holes are something that irritate you then be warned!

 

[zelezo vlk]

Love the new X Men

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[Cackalacky]

saw the new X-Men it was definitely worth going to see but if plot holes are something that irritate you then be warned!

I have seen all of them and the timeline is 1 big f'in mess. That being said I will go and see it and probably love it anyway.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

I have seen all of them and the timeline is 1 big f'in mess. That being said I will go and see it and probably love it anyway.

It is. But it's a really fun franchise. I'm not invested enough in the story to be mad. I just enjoy watching the movies.

 

[Cackalacky]

It is. But it's a really fun franchise. I'm not invested enough in the story to be mad. I just enjoy watching the movies.

Me too. I love them all. X-men is my favorite line. In the end it does not matter as there are multiverses so I don't care. The DOFP is one of my favorite story lines as well, so I foresee me not having a problem with it. The biggest thing I have a problem with is that Quicksilver will be in the DOFP and then will be played by someone else in Avengers 2. The conceptualization of his character are really far apart. I would like more homogeneity but regardless. I will save that rant for the other comic book threads.

 

[Black Irish]

I saw "Oblivion" last night and I enjoyed it. I liked how the story unfolded without the filmmakers feeling like they had to rush it or blow things up just to keep your attention.

 

[gkIrish]

I saw "Oblivion" last night and I enjoyed it. I liked how the story unfolded without the filmmakers feeling like they had to rush it or blow things up just to keep your attention.

I really liked that movie. Totally agree with you in that I was wondering where it was going the whole time and then it slowly started to come together. Made for a much more enjoyable experience than I expected.

 

[dublinirish]

Me too. I love them all. X-men is my favorite line. In the end it does not matter as there are multiverses so I don't care. The DOFP is one of my favorite story lines as well, so I foresee me not having a problem with it. The biggest thing I have a problem with is that Quicksilver will be in the DOFP and then will be played by someone else in Avengers 2. The conceptualization of his character are really far apart. I would like more homogeneity but regardless. I will save that rant for the other comic book threads.

haha yeah its pretty "popcorn" stuff and of course its cheesy as hell, i think if you are too serious about the continuity it definitely takes from the experience. QS in DOFP steals the show, hes awesome

 

[ACamp1900]

Just saw The Nut Job. Anyone with kids knows what I'm talking about. Anyway, parents, bring a flask.....you kids will like it, but it has very few redeeming qualities with anyone over 10.

Took my two year old to see this... her first movie experience... she loved it... I thought it was better than some kids movies... but very average even for that genre.

 

[ACamp1900]

On X Men.. you kill Cyclops, you kill any chance of me taking time or spending money to watch your so called "X Men" film.

Done with that franchise forever.

 

[zelezo vlk]

You should go see it.

 

[Cackalacky]

On X Men.. you kill Cyclops, you kill any chance of me taking time or spending money to watch your so called "X Men" film.

Done with that franchise forever.

Psst.....He's not dead.

 

[ACamp1900]

I honestly don't care anymore... f that franshice for what they did in last stand... never again. I can't remember feeling cheated by a film moreso than ls...

 

[nlroma1o]

Saw Godzilla tonight, despite good reviews from everyone I talked to I thought it was just meh. Anyone else see it yet?

I saw it last Friday and though it was awesome. I went in with pretty high expectations, and it definitely blew me away. I cant wait for a sequel!

 

[ACamp1900]

You should go see it.

Do they kill wolverine in the first five minutes and never mention him again as though he's some insignificant side character...?? If so, then maybe.

#stillfuknbitter

 

[gkIrish]

At the risk of being neg repped...Cyclops is probably my least favorite superhero. Huge pansy. Stupid power. Can't hold on to his woman. #Wolverine4life

 

[zelezo vlk]

I didn't like what they did to Cyclops in the movies. He was completely overshadowed by Wolverine.

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