Seen any good movies lately

I liked The Majestic... critics were wrong on this one. Going to Ocean 11 tonight...

[SauceyDish]

I haven’t seen a movie for awhile. I do enjoy going to them but just haven’t had the time. There are a few that I want to see. They are (in no particular order):

Harry Potter-to get lost in the magic
The Lord of the Rings-to get lost in the fantasy
The Royal Tenenbaums-looks like a hoot
Kate & Leopold-YES, another romantic comedy with Meg Ryan-need I say more?! ;D

[sheriff]

Only home movies. Watched Enemy at the gates and Shaft(remake) on DVD. Both very good movies. Don't like to go to the cinema. A lot of clients are there to met. Also a lot of problems with groups of immigrants who don't behave there..If i go always with fellow officers.

[mikey1232]

Saw Vanilla Sky last week and I was not impressed with it at all. >:(

I went to see Ocean 11. It is pretty entertaining if you leave your brain at the door. I think my wife wants me to see a beautiful mind next.

[TasTrooper]

I thought that The Lord of the Rings was good and much like I imagined when I read it. I hate the fact that I have to wait so long for the next part.

Harry Potter. Took the boy to see that and..........

I thought that The Pledge was really great. See it.

[Rule303]

I've not seen any recent movies, but make this observation..
Notice how long it's been since a "wholesome" film has been made? (wholesome = those films that uplift the soul, get you back in touch with humanity, touch the heart etc...)

Those great movies like "Driving Miss Daisy", "Fried Green Tomatoes", "Europa Europa", just to name a few..

[bigpig]

This has come up before, but why not again. Phoey on the true to life stuff I see too much of the true to life stuff everyday atwork, I to have a little SciFi and Fantasy in there, Lord of the rings will be great but you cant cram a 12 hour book into a 2 hour movie. And for RUlE how bout the new Sean Pen movie it is supposed to be very heart warming.

I want to see Black Hawk Down..Anyone see it yet?Heard it was good.. ???

[Rule303]

On the topic of good movies.... here's an Australian Actors success story...
He went from a low paid stand up comic to a high paid actor in just a few years...
Starring in Black Hawk Down and Hulk

http://www.smh.com.au/news/0201/17/entertainment/entertain2.html
And by the way... as a comedian... he is fantastic !

[paul]

Go see Black Hawk Down for the history of the event not for entertainment. It's said to be a very accurate account of what went on there. It left me angry with our previous administration, but proud of our troops...

[sheriff]

On DVD, March or die, about the french foreign legion, just after WW I in french Morocco. Starring Gene Hackman, Terence Hill and Catherine Deneuve. Also Sniper with Tom Berenger. I'm good with an rifle and like this.

[Rebecca]

If it isn't out on video, chances are that I haven't seen it. Then, when I do see it, it's always years after everyone else sees it. I just saw Something About Mary for the first time the other night. Now I can finally LMAO at all those little sayings that came out of that movie. Hey, I wonder... is it ever really too late to say: franks and beans! ;D

I saw blackhawk down and it was a remake of the battle. I did enjoy it but it is not like a movie to take a date to or anything.

[TasTrooper]

If Black Hawk Down is anything like the book it will be huge, scary and sad.

[Rule303]

Rebecca
So now you know why they all laugh at the phrase "ah, hair gell".
;D
That is one damned funny movie.... I can't think of anything that comes close except for maybe the episode in British TV series Young Ones in the scene where Rick finds the 'mouse' in the girls hand bag.
;D ;D

[Rebecca]

Oh gosh, don't remind me of the hair gel scene... that was funny, but pretty darn rank, too. Still, that movie is definitely one seen better late than never. Glad I popped it into the machine. ;D

I watched "Pearl Harbor".I loved it!Great battle scenes.The love story was done real well also.It didn't take over the movie.Don't know why it got bad reviews.It is well worth watching more than once I think. ;)

[Rule303]

"Pearl Harbour" was historically extremely inacurate. It was flawed with physical impossibilities (the close pattern of the Zeros coming in on their first raid) etc.
I enjoyed watching it, as a film, but disregarded it as a historical or factual interpretaion of the real events.

[bigpig]

I cant wait till the new one "troopers" comes out. From what I can tell it is goin to be a good one. Franks and beans, franks and beans! I just watched life of brian twice in the last day it just gets better each time, Rule, the young ones with neil getting his head knocked off in the train has to beat the mouse.

[Ranger]

Hey BigPig...Did it really take you 12 hours to read Lord of the Rings? Just kidding....it took me 12 Years.

The Movie was 3 hours...I heard on Entertainment Tonight that the DVD will be the directors cut at Four Hours long.

The movie did hold VERY well with the original book...and you really don't notice any thing missing except Frodo and Sam singing all the time.

I give this one two thumbs up. Cant wait to see the DVD Directors cut.

[Rule303]

I don't think this is too much off topic...
But did you know...
That old movie called "Deep Throat" has around 5 different versions. ?
Apparently the X rated version released outside the US is more explicit than the X rated version within the US.

Also, there are 3 different versions of "Crocodile Dundee". The version I saw in Australia has scenes in it not seen in the US and visa versa.

My question is... why have a "directors cut"? Just release the whole darn thing in the first place.

The last movie I saw in the theater was Pearl Harbor. Don't intend going back for a long time.

[Ranger]

Just saw "Super Troopers". There were a few DVD's that I thought was going to be "must haves".....

Meow I think this tops them all!.....Meow I think this tops them all!

Must have for any party full of cops and othe rpublic service people (fire and EMS)

[Hightower]

Ranger, you are definitely right on the money with Super Troopers. I saw it last Friday night and I laughed my butt off. I can't wait until it comes out on DVD!

Hightower

I just saw American Pie 2... too funny!! In a quirky, twisted sorta way *LOL*

reminds me to never leave Crazy Glue laying around the bedroom! ;D

[Missy]

Saw A.I. on DVD - could have been good, but it wasn't. I fell asleep...way too boring for me.

Also saw K-PAX with Kevin Spacey. Started off good, took a turn and I didn't think I'd keep watching, but did, and then it took another turn that kept me watching. Overall, I'd say it was pretty good. Glad I didn't pay for a theater ticket, though!

Has anyone seen Panic Room? I very much want to see that one and don't want to wait for DVD...

[bigpig]

I am a comic book freeekkk so of course I can't wait for Blade 2 and Spiderman. Oh yeah! thats where its at.

[Rule303]

On comic book heroes becoming movies....


I was VERY dissapointed with the Phnatom Movie..
When you look at the incredible animation and computer graphis of recent movies, the capicity of movie making is beyond imagination...

But with the Phantom movie, with people who have since died of old age as fans of the Phantom, what an anti-climax.. !!

There was so much potential, but the movie never lived up to it.

[bigpig]

Agree wiht ya on that one, along with it also The Mask, Guyver, Toxic Advenger, swamp thing (old one), avengers, Dr. Strange, Hulk, And I would never leave out Johnna Hex (Last Gunfighter) Just to name a few had very little of a budget. I was very displeased with the Punisher also, staring Dalph Lungren, good movie but squat for a budget. Now that Blade and Xmen have made out like crazy at the box office Marvel has enough of a budget to start and not stop. I am so looking forward to Xmen 2, Captain America, Spiderman 2. Daredevil, Superman (although DC should be good), Iron Fist, Ghost Rider (imagine his face on a happy meal container) They are even talking about a Black Panther movie after Blade 3. But then some people that know the back ground of the Black Panther comic might not want to see it.

[Missy]

My son saw Blade II last weekend and said it was "awesome." He also will see Spiderman when it comes out. Some of the fantasy/comic book movies are good, some, ::) X-Men was good, though. And I can't wait for the next Lord of the Rings, either! Will see that one in the theater.

Now how about the movies based on video games? Anyone seen Resident Evil? Game is good, but heard the movie was bad (from a die hard sci-fi/fantasy fan).

[Rule303]

I took my children today to see "Ice Age".
I highly recommend it. A damned good quality movie for all ages.

:)

[paul]

I took my son to see "The Rookie" the other day. Great feel good movie.

[Missy]

Just watched Domestic Disturbance. I usually like John Travolta's movies, but...

I only give this one 2.5 out 5. Glad it was only 90 minutes long. My attention began to fade at 60 minutes. :P

[Missy]

Has anyone seen Spiderman yet?

How about Unfaithful? Ladies, I heard that is one hot movie for us to see... :o

Also, is/did anyone stand in line to see the opening of Star Wars on 5/16?

[Guerrilla Kop]

Resident Evil rocked!!! Jason X was da bomb as well. Spider man was pretty good too.

[SauceyDish]

I want to go see Star Wars but I'll wait for the lines to thin out first. http://www.plauder-smilies.de/smile.gif

[Missy]

Well, thought I could give you a review of "The Others",which I rented tonight, but once again, I fell asleep :P

Wait, I think that is the review... ;D

[Rule303]

Can I give a reccomendation?


A video worth renting.... "THE LIGHT HORSEMEN"


This was filmed in Australia, and is based on the true historic story of World War 2 where Australia received it's first command, independant of "mother England" and captured Bersheeba... Australian injuinity and expertise and stamina...


A darn good movie... I highly reccomend it... The actor Jon Blake, had a car crash driving home from making the movie and has been left a quadraplegic. He sued the movie company and won...

Irregardless of that, it's a great film.

[Missy]

I'll have to remember that one, Rule. But in my tiny little backwoods town, the list of rentals is extremely limited. Will have to pick it up some Friday night on my way home from work in "da big city". BTW - is it an older movie?

Okay, I had to give "The Others" another chance, when I was not apt to fall asleep, so popped it back in today. It has what I thought was a very unique "twist" to the story, however, I think it came much too late in the movie. Still wouldn't recommend it.

Just checked out new movies at Yahoo, and it looks like this summers pickin's are slim...

Ok, I saw a really weird and psychotically interesting movie the other day..."Unfaithful"...Makes a person think twice about consequences... ;)

[SauceyDish]

http://aunimages.animfactory.com/animations/food/junk_food/popcorn_md_clr.gif

I went to see a ‘feel good’ movie called My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It was hysterical and filled with lots of laughs. So see it for fun.

I also bought Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone yesterday. I didn’t get a chance to see it in the theaters when it first came out.

[bigpig]

I watched Super Troopers the other day and though very little of it. There were a few good parts But I will buy it because I know an Officer identical in actions and looks to Farva.

[Missy]

Saw A Beautiful Mind last night. I thought it was very good (I didn't fall asleep as I usually do with movies). And I finished it the same night I started watching it. If you know me and my movie watching habits at home, that says a lot!

Movies on my to watch list:

Panic Room
The Bourne Identity
MIB II
Minority Report
Windtalkers
John Q
Changing Lanes
High Crimes

And since neither my son or my nephew will be seen at a theater with me (NO, it's not how I look - they are 16 and 18 years old - that says it all!), does anyone want to go to the movies with me? My treat... ;)

[Missy]

So I got a movie date and went to see Minority Report.

I thought it was good, but maybe could have been better. The plot itself is a great one, and since it's a movie set in 2054, all the high-tech stuff they used was cool, and I especially liked their computers and data storage, and the cars. Some of it seemed a little over the top, as in "B" movie science fiction. The filming was "jittery" many times, which was distracting.

But generally speaking, it was good - after I thawed out! the theater was about 50 degrees when we got there and had to tell them to turn off the A/C!

[Missy]

Found yet another movie date (No, I'm not paying them to go with me!)

Saw Men in Black II. Funny movie! ;D ;D ;D

I'd watch it again...

[Missy]

The Bourne Identity: http://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gifhttp://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif

Hart's War:http://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gifhttp://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif

The Royal Tenenbaums: http://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gifhttp://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gifhttp://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif ;D ;D
This was hilarious!

[Rule303]

"Driving Miss Daisy" was EXCELLENT

[bigpig]

You mean royal tenen bomb, that was the worst movie I have ever seen. Rule, Driving Miss Daisy?, your beer go flat or what? for shame.

[Missy]

BIPIG - hmmm. I might just have to watch it again. After all, it was 3 a.m. and after an evening of numerous drinks. After the movie, had CNN on and watch the live rescue of the trapped miners in PA, and found a lot humor in the reporters, too.

I guess at that time of the night, I find almost anything funny! ;D

[Rule303]

Driving Miss Daisy was an excellent film, as was ":fried Green Tomatoes".
So many films that are released these days are nothing more than lust, action, limited scripts, big name actors and multi million dollar promotions and merchandise.

I LOVE films that return to the way they used to be. Examination of human life and the role we play in our purpose for being here. With good dialogue and sensational acting ability, it makes a movie worth seeing and 'experiencing'.
I understand that in Rambo (the first one) Stallone's script (dialogue) had him say less than 100 words in the entire film. In Terminator, Schwarzenegger said less than 30 words. Where is the acting ability in that?
It's like a porno film... no acting ability required. I chuckle at the thought of a porno film production.... the director calls out "Cut Cut"... then prompts the 'star' ... "Betty Bazongas. Your lines were ooo ooo aaah, not, ooo aaah oooo"

[Crash]

O.K. Guys! You really need to go see "Signs" with Mel Gibson! It was great! Kind of like the old Alfred Hitchcock movies I was all wound up till it was over! It is not gorry or gross but it sure did make me laugh and scream! I went with my yonger brothers and we all gave it two thumbs up!
Check it out! :o ;D

[Ranger]

A warning for Lord of the Rings fans:

Wait until November to buy the DVD. there will be an additional 30 minutes. Go to there web site for more info.

[Missy]

Thanks for the tip, Ranger. I've been thinking about buying it lately, but, I will now wait until November! :)

[DaveHenshall]

Sleepless by Dario Argento

[Rule303]

My ISP was dowwn yesterday so I got a couple videos out.

Enemy at the Gates
and
Behind Enemy Lines


both good films. Enemy at the Gates was particularly stunning to see an accurate portrayal of an unsung hero.

[Glock23.40]

went and saw Red Dragon the other day, boy what a good flick!

[Missy]

Panic Room: Good, but predictable

High Crimes: http://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gifhttp://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif

[SauceyDish]

went and saw Red Dragon the other day

Ever since The Silence of the Lambs, I can't and won't go near Hannibal! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/sad/smhair1.gif

I have seen "A Knights Tale" several times now... I dunno what it is about that movie, but I love it! Maybe it's the jousting.. since that's what I do as a sport. Or just maybe, it's that gorgeous blonde Aussie that plays the lead role! wooooohooooo

[Glock23.40]

what ever you do do not go see
FEAR.COM
it is horrible like it was just thrown together.

[Glock23.40]

went and saw Transporter last night and it is a pretty good flick!give it two thumbs up
http://www.drumsandpercussion.com/images/thumbsup2.gif

[Rule303]

I went and saw "Gold Member" yesterday. For the first half hour, I was questioning why I actually paid to go see it. Then the movie picked up.
It was a bit of a laugh, but I would recommend waiting till it comes out on video.

[Glock23.40]

I think the most recent i have seen is "super troopers"
its hilarious.

[Missy]

Anyone going to see Lord of the Rings? :)

[Glock23.40]

oh i would love to see the new lord of the rings but unfortunately i dont have the $ nor the time i have to study.

in fact i must go now and study.

[SauceyDish]

I went to see Analyze That last night. I liked it and it had some good laughs. I didn't see the first one (Analyze This) that DeNiro and Crystal made together so I can't give a comparison.

I want to go see Two Week Notice with Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock. I think light romantic comedies are my favorite type of movies.

Last but not least, I can't wait to see the new Harry Potter movie.

[Glock23.40]

i totally forgot about analyze that, oh i want to see that me movie so bad!!!!!!!!

[SauceyDish]

Glock, I think you'll really like it! http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/smile.gif


Anyone going to see Lord of the Rings? :)No, most likely I won't. I was never interested in the books either. My older sister just loved them, though.

Are you going? Did you see the first one?

[Missy]

Yes, I saw the first one, and I didn't even get antsy to move around during the movie, even though it was a long one. And if you know me, that's a big thumb's up. ;D I am going to try to get out to see the second installment.

I bought my son the 4-disc DVD set of the first movie for Christmas. He and his friends rent it and watch it over and over and over... 8)

[Glock23.40]

Lord Of The Rings was awesome i loved it and cant wait to see the second one.

[Charlie]

The best film I have ever see..
...
WE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE

IF THIS DEPICS THE TRUE EVENTs......THEN THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE ASHAMED AND THOSE WHO FOUGHT SHOULD WALK WITH THEIR HEADS HIGH...VERY HIGH

I have just started the book ............ incredible

[SauceyDish]

I would like to see Gangs of New York but it's too violent. So, I guess I won't.

Catch Me If You Can is more to my liking.

[deputysc]

We went to Lord of the Rings...part two last night........great movie.....three hours..........wow...

[Missy]

I rented Goldmember, Showtime, and Training Day.

Goldmember - I think this one needs to be seen with other people. Watching it alone did nothing for me. I turned it off. ::)

Showtime - Amusing. But then again, I like DeNiro and Murphy. ;D

Training Day - Haven't gotten around to it yet. But soon, because it's due back on 12/31. ;)

[Glock23.40]

i saw Oceans Eleven yesterday for the first time and it is pretty good.

[SauceyDish]

I saw Two Week Notice (Sandra Bullock/Hugh Grant) last night. Ok ok, it's a chick flick. Anyway, I really liked it and it was funny. I came out of the theater feeling good.

Can't ask for anything more from a movie than that! http://adwoff.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I haven't seen any movies in a long time. Kids, work and a wife will do that to you :P

[Rule303]

"Kangaroo Jack" anyone?

Was filmed around my district. You'll see a few people in the film that I know very well, and maybe even me? ;D

They hired lots of locals as extras.

[bikemancs]

not seeing that bad excuse for a movie (j/k)

Ocean's 11-kick @$$ movie. I love how they went back and showed how they pulled the heist off

LOTR: Two Towers great movie I just read the original "the Hobbit" the book before the first movie. I love what they have done so far and the battle of Helm's Keep is one of the best firght scenes I have ever seen in a film in along time

boondock saints great violent movie. very funny at times, very serious at times. personally I just like:
"We could kill Everybody!"

[SauceyDish]

"Kangaroo Jack" anyone?
You'll see a few people in the film that I know very well, and maybe even me? ;D
Yeah, I thought I recognized you! http://adwoff.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://aunimages.animfactory.com/animations/animals/kangaroo/kangaroo_hopping_sm_clr.gif

[Guerrilla Kop]

We Were Soldiers was a true Soldier, actually it was based on a relative of mine.

[SauceyDish]

UTK, I've heard of that movie before, but, don't know too much about it. Care to fill me in?

I saw a movie on Showtime the other night that was made in 2001. Hadn't heard of it before though. The name was Original Sin and Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie were in it. It was a little strange but I still liked it. (Hmmm, now did I like it for content or Antonio?) http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/happy/wink.gif

[Missy]

I'm TRYING to watch XXX. An hour into it, and I'm not impressed. Had to take a break - and it's not paused while I'm here. :P

Up next - Unfaithful.

[Glock23.40]

Whats that new movie with Al Pacino and its about the CIA?
Has anyone seen this?And if so is it any good?

[Missy]

Glock, I think you're talking about The Recruit. Haven't seen it, but would like to.

In an era when the country’s first line of defense, human intelligence, is more important than ever, comes a thriller that gives an insider’s view into the CIA’s secret training ground: The Farm. James Clayton (Colin Farrell) might not have the attitude of a typical recruit, but he is one of the smartest graduating seniors in the country – and he’s just the person that Walter Burke (Al Pacino) wnats in the Agency. James regards the CIA’s mission as an intriguing alternative to an ordinary life, but before he becomes an Ops Officer, James has to survive the Farm, where the veteran Burke teaches him the ropes and the rules of the game. James quickly rises through the ranks and falls for Layla (Bridget Moynahan), one of his fellow recruits. But just when James starts to question his role and decides to “wash out,” Burke taps him for a special assignment to root out a mole. As the suspense builds toward a gripping climax, it soon becomes clear that at The Farm, the CIA’s old maxims are true: “trust no one” and “nothing is as it seems.”

Wanna go? ;D

[Glock23.40]

Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!
I just love anything with Al Pacino.
when we going?

[Missy]

Guess we'll have to catch the late show...meet you there at midnight. ;)

[Missy]

Unfaithful: Good movie. But I would have preferred a different ending. :P

[Guerrilla Kop]

Final Destination 2 was a great movie.

[Glock23.40]

Ohh yeah i want to see that one to, I have no time for movies since im in school. Mabey after I graduate.

[Missy]

A Glimpse of Hell - about the 1989 USS Iowa gun turret tragedy. Good movie. I'd watch it again. :)

Signs - Another "different" role for my man Mel, but an overall good movie. A little humor injected here and there that you almost miss because the movie doesn't have a comedic tone to it.

Going to watch Captain Corelli's Mandolin tonight. I don't have high hopes for it. :-\

Has anyone seen One Hour Photo with Robin Williams yet? I love Robin Williams, but haven't heard a thing about this movie!

[abby962]

I saw How to Lose a guy in 10 Days that was a great movie. Definately a chick-flick :-*

[Sipowicz]

I don't think Mel Gibson has been in a movie I didn't like! :)

(he was the voice of John Smith in Pocahontas too!) :o

Just saw Signs last night played through my newly installed JBL surround sound system. All I can say is WOW! :o ;D

[Rule303]

I don't think Mel Gibson has been in a movie I didn't like! :)


You have then obviously not seen the earliest films in which he acted. Early Aussie films on shoe string budgets. I'm sure Mel cringes at the mention of them. was in shot. He also had bits of papers, which were his lines that he could never rember.... The camera picked it all up, and the editing did not remove them.

One of his early movies you will hate was "Puberty Blues"... Aaaaaarg!! poor camera work, bad sound, shocking script... but the gals on the beach in their bikinis were good...!

[Sipowicz]

Nope, you're right.

So, based off Rule's wealth of knowledge, I will modify my statement as such:

I have not seen a Mel Gibson movie which I did not like (but I have not seen them all). ;D


;)

[SauceyDish]

I saw How to Lose a guy in 10 Days that was a great movie. Definately a chick-flick :-*
A bunch of us went to see this movie and we all had a good laugh (both guys and girls). This is my favorite kind of movie. http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/9i-smlove2.gif

[Rule303]

Nope, you're right.

So, based off Rule's wealth of knowledge, I will modify my statement as such:

I have not seen a Mel Gibson movie which I did not like (but I have not seen them all).


In "Puberty Blues", Mel show his interest in a particular girl, by taking a sip from a flavoured milk, and with straw in his mouth, expells the mouth contents at a "pulse rate".... need I say more...?

[Sipowicz]

In "Puberty Blues", Mel show his interest in a particular girl, by taking a sip from a flavoured milk, and with straw in his mouth, expells the mouth contents at a "pulse rate".... need I say more...?


um, er, no . . . . . .

[RoadWarrior]

Watched "SuperTroopers" on satellite, friggin' hilarious movie. It only slightly exagerated the 'fun' that some officers I know get into.

Saw "Triple X" a couple days ago. Watched it again since then. Awesome movie. If you like 'Bond' films, you'll get a kick out of it. I think they were going for an "American James Bond" with this one.
My favorite line from the movie:"You got a bazooka?.....Stop thinking 'cop' and start thinking 'playstation',,,BLOW SH!T UP!"

[Missy]

I hear lots of people say they liked Super Troopers. I watched it, and while I did silently chuckle here and there, for the most part, I was bored! I think most of those who said they liked it are cops.

Maybe I need to watch it with a cop. Who's got a DVD player in their patrol car?? ;D

[bikemancs]

I got a DVD player in my laptop, just get me a Patrol car and we;re set!!!! ;D

I liked it on mroe of the comedy routine. the cops fighint over the crime scene was a real kicker....

[Missy]

I never thought of that...I have a DVD player in my laptop, too. 8)

Have tools, will travel?? ;D ;D

[Rule303]

super troopers ???


aaarrrggg..... glad I only rented the video, would have felt ripped off if I paid for a cinema ticket!

It's barely funny... a few rungs short of the humour in those krap police academy films.

[bikemancs]

I didn't even.....wait.....I can't say that.......darn it! surrounded by cops..... :( well I think you guys get teh pciture of how I saw the movie ::)

[Glock23.40]

Has anyone seen that new movie "The Hunted"

[bikemancs]

not yet. Just saw Phone Booth interesting movie....Good cop work in it! (the ending is very intriguing)

[Glock23.40]

thats another on I want to see.

[Rule303]

Anyone seen "Ned Kelly" yet...?

True story about an Australian gang in the 1870's that made armour and then just 4 of them took on 200 police in a showdown.
I am very curious to know what people outside of Australia think of Ned Kelly, being that Australia is divided in opinion... some say he is a criminal, and others refer to him as a hero and folk legend.

[Glock23.40]

Sounds like a good movie.

[Missy]

....Good cop work in it!
Goodcop is a movie star? ;D

[bikemancs]

wouldnt that be cool, no good cop work as in the actors portaying some of the cops did a good job, even though the snipers don't have a clue as to what they are doing.....

[Actiondefence]

Anyone seen "Ned Kelly" yet...?

True story about an Australian gang in the 1870's that made armour and then just 4 of them took on 200 police in a showdown.
I am very curious to know what people outside of Australia think of Ned Kelly, being that Australia is divided in opinion... some say he is a criminal, and others refer to him as a hero and folk legend.


He sounds like an ar*ehole to me! Why would anyone want to do that? What a twat!

[Rule303]

Re Ned Kelly....

Most who call him a criminal, do not know the full history. This new movie apparently gets into the 'nitty gritty' of the rich land owners and corrupt government officials of that time. Forum Member John Kelly (who may or may not be related to Ned) may well disagree, but it is a truth that many police at that time were in fact former convicts. Those that support 'ol Ned, have the belief that he was driven to his life of crime and the killing of the Police at Stringy Bark Creek was not murder, but self defence.
I can only suggest you take a look at the movie.

[Actiondefence]

It's often nigh on impossible to get the full story of event's and people's lives for many obvious reason's.
Unless one is willing to delve deeper into the history of the subject and scrutinise it from many different sources, then all most of us ever get is what the movie makers would like us to see.
Things which make good (bucks) movies are often not what really happened, so a little "bending" of the truth is required. Sometimes beyond breaking point! ;)

[SauceyDish]

I went to see Chicago last Saturday. The music is great. I liked it more than I thought I would and I can see why it won the 'Best Picture' award.

My favorite was the Women Murderer's Tango. (Don't know what the real name of the song is.)

I didn't do it!
But if I did it,
he deserved it! http://adwoff.com/ubb/eek.gif http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/winker.gif

Queen Latifa was a hoot. Saw her in Bringing Down the House and she was really good in that movie also.

You all should try Netflix.com

http://www.netflix.com/Default

It is a great set up.

We just watched the The Ring. It was creepy. The Others is good too.

[Sipowicz]

Just bought High Crimes on DVD. Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. I liked it, and thought it was interesting.

My understanding is the training portrayed in the movie is training that today's Military receives, i.e. "beat the box" and so forth. When I first saw the movie, I never saw the actual conclusion coming.

Maybe I was just slow on the draw, I don't know. :)

[Glock23.40]

You all should try Netflix.com

http://www.netflix.com/Default

The Others is good too.


I thought that was the dumbest movie ever it was just very boring to me.

[DaveHenshall]

I went to see Chicago last Saturday. The music is great. I liked it more than I thought I would and I can see why it won the 'Best Picture' award.

The Two Towers or Gangs of New York should have won best picture. once again the Hollywood luvvies have let me down. best actor adrien brody, i ask you, and catherine zeta-jones, well say no more, of course a lot of you guys from overseas wont have seen the darling buds of may, you wouldn't forget her in that if you had >:(
never get a film studies graduate started on the Oscars ;)

....Good cop work in it!
Goodcop is a movie star? ;D


;D ;D

I still want to see:

Chicago

The new John Travolta movie where he is a ranger

Phone Booth

[Sipowicz]

The new John Travolta movie where he is a ranger


Is that the one with Samuel L. Jackson? If so, I want to see it too. SLJ & JT work great together, IMHO.

[Glock23.40]

I still want to see "the hunted"

and that movie with bruce willis and he is a navy seal team comander.

I caught the ending of ransom last night. I haven't seen that movie in ages.

[Missy]

I watched Road to Perdition. It was pretty good. A different role for Hanks, but I think the plot in this movie was the star, not any of the actors.

Has anyone seen Suicide Kings? My brother gave it to me to watch, but haven't had the time yet. He said it was pretty good.

Red Dragon... Mixed bag better than Hanibal.

[Glock23.40]

Red Dragon... Mixed bag better than Hanibal.


That movie was awesome!

[Missy]

Watchin Empire tonight. So far, not bad.

Haven't seen the end yet, though. ;)

[deputeedog]

The latest movies I've seen were,The Ring, if
you like thrillers, this is it!! :o, Dragonfly an
excellent movie,(two thumbs up), Monsters Ball,
also great flick, Jackass the movie, now if you
like MTV's Jackass,you'll really like this. Personally,
I didn't think too much of it, alot of gross stuff. ::)
Oh and Signs is another good(two thumbs up) flick.

[Glock23.40]

Just saw harry potter and the chamber of secrets and Im very impressed I liked that one more than the first one.

[Missy]

I watched Red Dragon the other night. Excellent movie, in my opinion. I'd watch it again. In fact, I think I'll buy it, to go along with Hannibal, which I already have.

My son went to see Phone Booth. He said it was a great movie. Has anybody else seen it yet?

[tony85]

I saw "Malibu's Most Wanted" last night. It was cool. I would say its a see. Not a must see but a see. ;D

[Glock23.40]

Im ready to see the the new Matrix and The X-men movies!!!

[Sipowicz]

Just finished 8 Mile on PPV.

If you can steel yourself of just about every other word being an explitive (sp?) I thought it was a good movie. Would I own it? Not likely. Am I glad I saw it? Absolutely.

(Is the wife glad? Jury is still out on that! :o :-X ;D )

[bikemancs]

Missy i have sen phone booth, pretty decent movie. very interesting..... esp the ending (obviously!)

I can't wait for teh MATRIX: RELOADED I might just wait outside the theater for it. ;D i downloaded the biggest trailer they have an was drooling over teh SFX.....I can't wait

I* might take a break from studies to see X2 sometime this week.

[Missy]

I rented Antwone Fisher. I thought it was a good movie. This guy prevailed in life even though he was mentally, physically, and sexually abused throughout his childhood.

Sad and horrible story at times, but seeing him persevere made it worth it.

By the way, this is the first, and only, movie I have ever seen with a rating of PG13 - Restricted. That's a new one on me! (It cited depiction of child abuse as the reason for the rating.)

[Glock23.40]

I really want to see the following

BRUCE ALMIGHTY
MATRIX RELOADED
X-MEN 2

Although I will probably wait till they are out on DVD.

[SauceyDish]

If you want to see a movie that takes your breath away, go see Ghosts of the Abyss. It is an IMAX film in 3D about the Titanic.

[Glock23.40]

Is it a scary movie Saucy?

[SauceyDish]

No Glock, it is more an underwater documentary with some stories of the people who were on the ship thrown in.

Academy Award® winning director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration-the legendary wreck of the Titanic. With a team of the world's foremost historic and marine experts and friend Bill Paxton, he embarks on an unscripted adventure back to the final grave where nearly 1,500 souls lost their lives almost a century ago. Using state-of-the-art technology developed expressly for this expedition, Cameron and his crew are able to explore virtually all of the wreckage, inside and out, as never before. With the most advanced 3D photography, moviegoers will experience the ship as if they are part of the crew, right inside the dive subs. In this unprecedented motion picture event, made especially for IMAX 3D Theatres and specially outfitted 35mm 3D theaters across the country, Cameron and his team bring audiences to sights not seen since the sinking 90 years ago and explore why the landmark vessel-more than any shipwreck-continues to intrigue and fascinate the public.

http://www.imdb.com/Plot?0297144

[Glock23.40]

bought
Tears Of The Sun on DVD yesterday what a great movie. Has anyone seen it. If you havent rent it on dvd and watch the commentary its really good.

I rented tears of the sun Thursday, but haven't had the chance to watch it.

[Glock23.40]

Good ol Bruce he is one of the best!

[MB121]

Movies that I have seen recently:
2 Fast 2 Furious: pretty good, exellent cars, hated paul walker still being in the movie, the guy from XXX should have been in it
Tears of the Sun- good action scenes but the plot was pretty weak
James Bond: Die another Day- ok wasn't to great
Old School: funniest movie that I have seen come out this year
National Security: poor movie
The Pianist: dear god I hated seeing Jews being killed every 5 minutes in the movie, but over all it was a good movie like they said it was
From Justin to Kelly: ex-girlfriend dragged me to it, I wanted to kill myself during it
Just Married: funny movie, marriage out of hell comes to mind
Avenging Angelo: that movie was completely stupid


Movies that I want to see:
Bad Boys II
SWAT

[Rule303]

I enjoyed Chicago.

Saw it twice......

I've yet to see Chicago.

I finally watched tears of the sun yesterday afternoon, not a bad movie, but a weak plot. The final fight scene was okay, nothing spectacular though.

[Sipowicz]

Just bought Black Hawk Down Deluxe Edition, Pearl Harbor Directors Cut, City Slickers 2, and Two Weeks Notice (2 Weeks Notice for my wife).

I watched the first three between Sunday and Tuesday. I am still trying to understand how there can be pauses/glitches on a DVD! >:( All four of them had varying degrees of severity of the pause/glitch. :o >:(

BHD is mine (wife won't watch it). CS2 and PH are for both. Like I said, 2WN for the missus.

[Rule303]

"Catch Me if You Can" with Tom Hanks and that normally lousey actor Decapprio is worth seeing.

[Sipowicz]

"Catch Me if You Can" with Tom Hanks and that normally lousey actor Decapprio is worth seeing.


Leo being the normally lousy actor, I assume?

[Rule303]

You assume correctly....... :P

[Sipowicz]

You assume correctly....... :P


I thought so, but you do know what can happen when you assume . . . . . . ;)

Besides, I couldn't imagine anyone having that sort of view towards Tom Hanks. 8)

[MB121]

I watched the first three between Sunday and Tuesday. I am still trying to understand how there can be pauses/glitches on a DVD! >:( All four of them had varying degrees of severity of the pause/glitch. :o >:(


Yeah I know what you mean about those. My DVD player does it all the time, I can't figure if it is the DVD player or the DVD or even a combination. Really is annoying since the thing is only 6 months old and it does it right about when the major action takes place.

[Sipowicz]

I watched the first three between Sunday and Tuesday. I am still trying to understand how there can be pauses/glitches on a DVD! >:( All four of them had varying degrees of severity of the pause/glitch. :o >:(


Yeah I know what you mean about those. My DVD player does it all the time, I can't figure if it is the DVD player or the DVD or even a combination. Really is annoying since the thing is only 6 months old and it does it right about when the major action takes place.


But then another DVD plays just fine! Go figure! >:( ::)

[deputeedog]

My latest have been...
Bloodwork...
Fast and the Furious...
Old School...
Goth...
Angel Eyes...
The last Castle...

All very good, well worth the time.

[DaveHenshall]

saw identity at the weekend - very good. :)

[Glock23.40]

So who ever has seen 2fast 2furious answer me this question. Is it better than the first one?

[deputeedog]

So who ever has seen 2fast 2furious answer me this question. Is it better than the first one?


I thought it was just as good. ;D

[Rule303]

I Recently saw Kangaroo Jack....

Now that's a funny movie

Was filmed in my home town area. The police you see at the end of the movie doing the arrest, are actual police who were pulled in as extras.

[abby962]

I brought my kids to Finding Nemo. Great movie, I think I liked it better than my kids.

[MB121]

So who ever has seen 2fast 2furious answer me this question. Is it better than the first one?


Sort of iffy on that one. I would have to say that it almost is, but the story is a little off and the ending well wasn't anything great.

[stinson1]

Hulk
Finding Nemo
Bruce Almighty
The Matrix:Reloaded

They all had there good parts to them.. would recommend them all.. only real issue i had was stupid matrix.. right when you are all interested it cuts in with the TO BE CONTINUED.. well crud that sucked heh.. oh well..

[Glock23.40]

right when you are all interested it cuts in with the TO BE CONTINUED.. well crud that sucked heh.. oh well..


Thats what always happens. ::)

[Rule303]

Re: The Hulk...

Lead actor, Eric Bana (an Aussie), 5 years ago was an almost unknown stand up comic....

[MB121]

Re: The Hulk...

Lead actor, Eric Bana (an Aussie), 5 years ago was an almost unknown stand up comic....


Wasn't he also one of the Delta Force Sergeants in Black Hawk Down? I believe his character's name was Hoot.

[Rule303]

that's him

Just saw Tears of the Sun, AGAIN! Had to buy the DVD when it came out. BRUCE ROCKS!! Bana is a pretty good actor. He was awesome in BHD. He really nailed the Delta Force character. I have known a few from my Army days. Great bunch of guys but you would never know what they do for a living.

[bikemancs]

bana, which one was that? Im not up to date on actors names

[MB121]

bana, which one was that? Im not up to date on actors names


Hey played the Delta Sergeant whose nickname was Hoot. ON a side note, I would recommend the book to anyone its a great read.

[bikemancs]

ok...thanks! I did like him, a great character!!!!

Bravo Two Zero...good book.

[DaveHenshall]

he also starred in Chopper

[Missy]

Just finished watching Tears of the Sun.

Good movie. I didn't fall asleep, or take a break. ;D

Although...after the village massacre scene, I was very tempted to walk away from it. VERY depressing.

Next up...Catch Me If You Can, and Gangs of New York, if I have time to watch them before they're due back. :P

[SauceyDish]

Next up...Catch Me If You Can, and Gangs of New York, if I have time to watch them before they're due back. :PI see a Leo pattern here. http://adwoff.com/ubb/smile.gif

I am trying to get my dad to go see Finding Nemo http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/fish.gif with me. He is resisting! http://adwoff.com/ubb/graemlins/1bummed.gif

[Missy]

No Leo pattern for me. My son picked out all the movies. He also chose the 007 movie, but I don't think I'll try to make any time for that one.

I heard Finding Nemo was GREAT! Let me know what you think after you convince your dad to go. :)

[deputeedog]

Has anyone seen "Pirates of the Carribean" or
"Bad Boy's ll" yet? Just wanted to know if they
were any good or not.

[MB121]

Planning on seeing both, from what I have been hearing they are looking good.

[stinson1]

saw pirates and it was very good.. depp was extremely funny heh

[abby962]

I actually watched 3 movies this weekend. That says a lot about me. Anyways, I saw Bubble Boy, National Security, and one more but I can't think for the life of me what it was. They were all good, although I'm a little behind in times. :-\

[bikemancs]

Blockbuster had a good deal 3 movies for $12.

picked up a few, many of which i hadn't seen, Catche Me If You Can was one. was kinda looking for more of the disguises and stuff....seemed really short.

Blackhawk down. noticed some stuff i hadn't seen before, like the SAW gunner in the chopper petting his ammo belt, the guy blowing up from the RPG. stuff like that, the little details.

We Were soldiers- hard movie to sit through -some pretty gory stuff-

and for the heck of it Half Past Dead. entertaining. yep that describes it. oh yea...guns... ;D

and others..wind talkers...good...need to watch it again to get everything

[Sipowicz]

bike viewed and I reviewed Bad Boys, to bring him up to speed and me p to recollection for Bad Boys II. 8)

[SauceyDish]

Do I dare admit seeing Legally Blond 2 last night? http://adwoff.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Rule303]

Pirates of the Carribean is great entertainment. I hear that the actors have all signed up for the sequel.

[Rule303]

The new SWAT movie....

excellent!!


I was impressed with the accuracy of the police (actors), right down to mannerisms, eye movements etc...

But dare I say it, it's easy to show an actor how to do a speed re-load, but see if they can get it right. Took about 4 - 5 seconds to put in a new mag. Tsk tsk...

Now the ending... well I don't want to spoil it, but there were two officers who should not have been doing what they did at the end. Have a look, you'll see. They were the only errors I spotted.

[Charlie]

go see
' we were soldiers once '

Mel Gibson what an excellent film....fantastic book......

very sad......even shed a tear.......what a sad loss of life

[JPBoday]

go see ' we were soldiers once ' Mel Gibson what an excellent film....fantastic book...... very sad......even shed a tear.......what a sad loss of life

Yes, you're right.. it was an outstanding movie. I went out and bought the CD soundtrack.

[Sipowicz]

My wife and I checked out Bad Boys II this afternoon. Talk about an awesome movie! 8) I thought it made the first one seem a little boring. ;)

My wife couldn't believe some of the audience though. Kids she would put to be about 9 or 10 years od with parents/guardians. This movie is a lot more action, language, gore, and skin showing than the first. Surprising to her (and me) that such young kids would be permitted to see it. Alas, we have no kids, so all we can refer to is our childhood. There is not chance my parents would have let me see either of the Bad Boys movies, let alone quite a few of the movies we own!

I look forward to purchasing the DVD. With Will & Martin, there should be some killer bonus material! ;D

[Glock23.40]

Bought the movie National security last night on dvd. It was ok had a couple of laughs.

Want to know if the movie Narc is any good?

[Rule303]

Am in the process of watching "Lonesome Dove" again on DVD.. Great film. !!

I give it 4 Stars - * * * *

[JPBoday]

May I recommend Bless This Child.With Jimmy Smits and Kim Basinger. The police are stumped by a series of murders of children-- all the exact same age. Behind the murders is a satanic group that believes "The Sent One" will be in the form of a child a certain age. The movie is not religious in nature, but it blatantly shows the fear and cruelty of evil, yet it also shows the power of good through angels. It is very well done with good credible acting. The movie has been out for awhile, so you can probably find it on the "49 cents" rental shelf.

SWAT was ok. Great shoot em up bang bang but not a whole lot to the plot...

[Glock23.40]

Saw that movie The Hunted.. Like Swat it was very good with the action but the plot kind of sucked. :-\

good movie though

[deputeedog]

This is a little off the beaten path of the preceeding listed movies
but, just saw Jay and Silent Bob....talk about a funny movie!!
My stomach hurts, I laughed so much!!

[Rule303]

Open Range is just like all Costner movies... boy meets girl etc..

However, the plot is strong, Douvall repeats his fine performance as in Lonesome Dove and overall, is very entertaining. The shoot out near the end of the movie is accurate, as in how those gunfights really happened.

4 and 1/2 stars. **** and a 1/2

[Glock23.40]

Finally saw Narc it was pretty good You have to pay close attention though or you will be lost.
I give it *** and a half

[Sipowicz]

My wife and I went DVD rental happy yesterday. 3 I will watch and one she will.

The Life of David Gale

Dark Blue

Head of State

Ghost Ship

I don't want to see the last one. Just doesn't appeal.

But, we watched The Life of David Gale last night. Interesting movie. I thought it was pretty good. Not likely to buy it, though. Gotta be on your toes somewhat, because it frequently flashes from past to present times. Also, it was somewhat predictable. I had what I thought to be the ending figured out around 1/2 way through. Generally I was correct, but there were a couple details that went different than expected.

All in all, I thought it was at least a strong *** but not quite a ****. I guess *** and 1/2 would be a fair "grade" for this.

Planning to watch Head of State today. The other two aren't due until next Sunday. I won't watch Ghost Ship and my wife won't watch Dark Blue so e'll have to figure out how to share the DVD player this week! ;)

Bike and I might go see S.W.A.T. tomorrow. 8)

[BigBird]

I saw Seabiscuit last night. It was a great movie, you will have a lump in your throat through much of it and cheered out loud. At the end everyone applauded. It was that kind of movie.

[bikemancs]

Ghost ship is a downright freaky movie. I don't usually watch horror films but i did see that while at shool...

Once was enough TYVM.

[DaveHenshall]

watched freddy vs jason and pirates of the carribean today - both good fun :)

[Sipowicz]

Head of State was absolutely hilarious! Then again, with Chris Rock, you knew it had to be! ;D

Minimum ****

Might have to go buy this one! 8)

[SauceyDish]

Went to see Uptown Girls on Friday. It was OK, but, I wouldn't really recommend it and especially not to a guy. ;)

[Sipowicz]

Went to see Uptown Girls on Friday. It was OK, but, I wouldn't really recommend it and especially not to a guy. ;)


I'll have to tell my wife. She should love it then. She's big into chic flics. ::)

[SauceyDish]

Sip, this one definitely is, big time. Be careful, she just may drag you to see it. ;) ;D

[Sipowicz]

Sip . . . . Be careful, she just may drag you to see it. ;) ;D


No chance in hell! :o

[Glock23.40]

I hear that the Freddy vs Jason is suppose to be good. Im going to have to check it out.

I don know that tommorrow the 26th of Aug. Lord of the Rings the two towers comes out on DVD and Im going to be there to get it.

[MB121]

Saw SWAT when it first came out, was good in action but saw some mistakes during the movie that I didn't like. ALso rented basic about two days ago, was ok but wasn't what I thought that it would be.

[bikemancs]

sip and i did see SWAT I thought it was pretty decent. not TOO many errors. at least the actors knew what they were doing and acted like cops. or at least close enough.

i wasn't too keen on the whole claymore thing.... LL Cool J's character should have had a round that would have worked somewhat on the lock.

Pistol mag changes went pretty well. I should get it on computer/dvd so i can count rounds to see if they should get more praise than i am giving them right now... !

The Gift was pretty good, thriller.

[Glock23.40]

I thought that SWAT was Exciting, ecspecially with that girl in it Michelle Lopez or something like that. Hottie!!!! ;)

[Rule303]

Spy Kids 3D

------

2 and a half stars
It's a kids movie

[Glock23.40]

Got some movies from a friend who gets all the paperview movies and Im going to watch - Basic, Barbershop, and some other ones will post and tell you guys what I think of them.

[Missy]

I bought Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers the other day. I've made it to almost the 90 minute mark, albeit in about 20 minute sections. There's always something better/more important/more urgent to do at home than watch a movie from start to finish.

I really need to go to the theater to really enjoy a movie. Or, maybe I just need a drink before the movie to make me forget the other stuff. 8)

Anyway, it's good so far. ;D

[jmac]

Saw a good one on pay per view,,, think it was "THEY",, kinda creepy like "THE OTHERS" and "GHOST SHIP", "DARKNESS FALLS " was pretty good too!

[Glock23.40]

Well when you finish Lord of the Rings the two towers lets us know what you think I thouht it was amazing. Just got done watching Barbershop it was pretty good.

[BigBird]

I went to see Kevin C.'s cowboy movie "Open Range" I think it is. I grew up on Westerns and I really liked this movie. Too bad it wasn't realistic cause Kevin role had a soft side, and liked talking. No good cowboy was like that. But he was a good shootem up guy.

[deputeedog]

Just saw....Bones...YUK! too much blood and gut's!

Head of State...funny flick.

Tuxedo...Great flick.

[publicservant]

bought my two towers, saw it in theatre too. I am biased, but I loved it.

[Missy]

bought my two towers, saw it in theatre too. I am biased, but I loved it.


Thanks for reminding me. I just realized I never finished watching it and the disc is still in the player. ::)

[MB121]

A Man Apart, now that was a great movie. Another Vin Desil hit.

[Glock23.40]

Saw basic Good movie overall saw quit a few mistakes.

[publicservant]

I will be watching 'bowling for columbine' tonight. I will let you all know what it's like. FYI I am a gun nut, but I love hearing both sides of the story, so this should be interesting.

[MB121]

Saw basic Good movie overall saw quit a few mistakes.


Yeah alot of mistakes in that movie.

Bowling for Columbine


A must see.

[Sipowicz]

Bowling for Columbine


A must see.


IMHO, no it is not. Somebody ought to put Mr. Moore out of his misery. Never saw any of his stuff (knowingly, if at all) and based on his flapping of gums a bit over a year ago, I won't ever.

[Rule303]

Too bad it wasn't realistic cause Kevin role had a soft side, and liked talking. No good cowboy was like that.


Mmmmm? He was not a cowboy in the movie, but rather somebody who worked the range. Remember the conversation he had about the things he had done....? There was the vivid suggestion that he was one of Quantrell's Kansas Raiders.

[Rule303]

I went and saw... Once upon a time in Mexico yesterday.

I considered it a bit of a let down really. Some big names on the bill, but there was so little in story line and dialogue. I sort of thought it was just actors and words to support the ongoing action and violence.

The action sequences, I considered pure fantasy... like the scene where two guys with hand guns, walk into a street where a dozen soldiers with shouldered and aimed assault rifles can't seem to hit them, but the two guys without aiming (just pointing in the general direction) their hand guns were able to do one shot per kill each time.. A bit over the top.

Overall, I considered the movie overindulgent in violence, make-up was poor (the blood on Depp's face never dried and defied gravity), poorly scripted and a poor story line.

Two Stars
**

[SauceyDish]

Rule, I’ve heard that was good, but, still a little too violent for me (from the previews).

I can’t wait to see Under the Tuscan Sun, a romance set in Italy with an Italian. ;)

[SauceyDish]

Went to see Under the Tuscan Sun. I really liked it, just as I thought I would. However, the ending was not what I expected, but, it was just as good. http://officer.proteus.com/forums/images/smile.gif

[Rule303]

I recently bought "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" on DVD...


I love that movie. I think it's Lee Van Cleefs best role her ever played.


With the good clarity on DVD, however, it is so easy to spot the "mistakes". I noted the wooden bridge had steel poles painted to look like logs. The movie being set during the civil war, had rifled cannons. I don't think they were developed till the late 1800's some years after the end of the civil war.
And on a historical note... since when was the civil war fought near Santa Fe ?

But just the same.... loved that film.

We just got the Indiana Jones box set!!! Wooohooo.

[Rule303]

Went and saw "Scary Movie 3" today...


I considered better than the previous two...


In the opening scene, with Pam Anderson in a mini-skirt jumping away from Jen Maccarthy, I could see the "clam"..

How did that get past censorship,,,?


A very funny movie.... Leslie Nielson and Charlie Sheen set the movie off....

[Sipowicz]

Leslie Neilson is still alive? Wow. Isn't he about a day younger than the Pope?

I've seen the previews. Looks bazaar, to say the least. Thanks for the review, Rule!

(RE: the clam, based on another post of yours, with Pam it's look but no touch! I can't believe it made it by censorship either.) ;)

[Rule303]

went and sawc "Master and Commander" or whatever it's called... with Russel Crowe.


I give it 4 stars

****


It loses points for historical inaccuracies....

Movie was set in 1808


Crowe said......... "That's just the Laudenum"
That was not invented till the 1850's

In another scene, Crowe says... "Get the Sharp shooters....."

The term "sharp shooter" comes from the the soldiers from the civil war (almost 60 years later) who were trained in the use of the Sharpes Rifled Musket. They were called .... "sharpes shooters". That firearm did not exist in 1808.


But I truly enjoyed the movie. I recommend it.....

[abby962]

I brought my girls to Brother Bear. Very cute movie

next on the list is ELF, and Cat in the Hat

[Missy]

The Life of David Gale - totally enjoyed the movie. But I usually like Kevin Spacey's work.

Identity - Good movie, with quite the twist as a resolution. I won't say more - just watch it. :)


We just got the Indiana Jones box set!!! Wooohooo.


eagle, did you have any problems with that boxed set? I was at Amazon, considering ordering it for a Christmas gift, but many of the reviews by customers spoke of major problems with the discs, so I was scared. Thought I might wait until a second edition comes out or something.

Alien Quadrilogy - This comes out on Tuesday, Dec. 2. I'm getting it for my nephew for Christmas. He's been a fan since the first one. This set has 9 discs, and stretches nearly 5 feet long when laid out! :o

[bikemancs]

Just checked out Basic, Bulletproof Monk and MIIB (MIB 2)

Basic: WOW.... defenetly agreed with the writer that it looks like an action but turns into a military murder mystery. had to watch teh ending again to make sure i understood everything. loved it!

Bulletproof Monk. was fun. kinda like an Indiana Jones movie (think Radiers of the Ark or something)

MIIB funny, bloopers reel was good... kinda expected more but i guess 5 minutes in teh car was pretty good.

[Actiondefence]

Not been to the movies for ages (and don't forget, in sunny England we are a few months behind you guys with most movie releases) so been on a mass DVD spending spree...

HULK - FAB!!! Loved the comic book feel!
Spiderman - Seen it a while ago, finally got round to buying, good fun movie
X-Men 2 - YES!!! LOVED IT!!! Even better than the first!! (I so am Wolverine...) I give it ;D;D ;D ;D ;D out of ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
And... Terminator 3 - can't really comment as on the two occasions when I've tried to watch it, I've ben a little erm.. ahem inebriated so I fall asleep... But what I have seen of it looks REALLY cool! And I LOVE DTS soundtracks...

Bruce Almighty ****

They ** 1/2 (Keep blanket handy - and lights on)

[Glock23.40]

X-2, ghost ship both pretty good movies

Also ?Matrix reloaded. no plot to the movie at all.

[Glock23.40]

The Italian Job was great!

The funniest I have seen in a long time is Anger Management(hilliarious)

[Missy]

The funniest I have seen in a long time is Anger Management(hilliarious)


My son wants the DVD for Christmas. ;D

[Sipowicz]

The funniest I have seen in a long time is Anger Management(hilliarious)


La la la la la la LA la La la La!

Absolutely hilarious!

Wife bought Finding Nemo. Not sure why as we have no kids, although we own a numberof other Disney movies. Anyways, good flick. Traumatic for a (younger) kid in the opening, but that's it.

[Glock23.40]

The funniest I have seen in a long time is Anger Management(hilliarious)


My son wants the DVD for Christmas. ;D


Get it for him he will wear the DVD out by watching it so many times.

[MB121]

New movies that I have seen are T3, Anger Management, and Scary movie 3.

T3 was pretty good, the effects were really well done and the action scenes were good as well.

Anger Management was the funniest movie that I have seen for a while, Adam Sandler is the man.

Scary Movie 3 hads its moments where it was just not funny but overall it was good.

[Rule303]

"TIMELINE"


good aventure and battle scenes.

3 and 1/2 stars

[Rule303]

The Last Samurai

4 stars

* * * *


Whilst I know it was based loosely on actual history, the historical aspects of the movie were excellent. I personally have never liked Tom Cruise as a person or an actor, but as an actor in this film , I think he did a damn good job. The story was well constructed, the cinemaphotography leaves no criticisim...
Being filmed in both Japan and New Zealand and studios , you would not know.

Damn good film.

A nail biter at times, an emotional heart string here and there, but captivating from start to finish.


Would not be surprised to see Oscars awarded from this film.

[Glock23.40]

I will definately have to check that one out rule.

Watched charlies angels full throttle the other day and all I have to say is hubba hubba hubba ;D

[Sipowicz]

Rented a couple DVDs over the weekend.

Daddy Daycare - Straight up family comedy. Funny as heck. Even moreso since my wife is an early childhood educator with a BA in Early Child Development. She was in hysterics. Very likely to be in our library soon.

Along Came A Spider - I'm more and more impressed with Morgan Freeman with each movie I see. I thought this was a great movie kidnap/mystery with a twist to the ending that I did not see coming. A defnitie addition to the library (more likely on my side . . . . ). ;D

[Rule303]

Re The Last Samurai


It is openly stated that the movie was based loosely on actual history..... the word is.... VERY LOOSE.

In the movie, the Samurai revolt against the Emperor for modernising Japan... In the real history, it was the Samurai leader that was attempting to modernise Japan, and the Emperor sought to keep western culture out of Japan.

[Glock23.40]

Sounds like a good flick gonna have to check it out!

[justa]

I went to see "Stuck on You" today. It was funny, but I think I could have waited for the DVD. Good if you like Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear, and if you like other movies by the Farrelly brothers.

I also recently bought the special extended edition DVD of "The Two Towers". It's about 40 minutes longer than the theatrical release. It's really good and the commentary is really interesting! ;D