Movies you've just seen (Pt. II) - Page 42

**Mari** · 12-22-2008, 01:38 PM

I just finished watching 'Twilight'. Not sure what I think of it, but I am quite certain that you can get more from the book than from the film. I'll try and get my hands on the book.

Acalewia · 12-22-2008, 02:06 PM

You really should read Twilight. They are very good book, imo

b.banner · 12-24-2008, 04:16 PM

very entertaining but it had some cliques toward the end

Gwaimir Windgem · 12-26-2008, 02:32 PM

Saw Benjamin Button and Slumdog yesterday. Good God. You all have to go see Slumdog. Now.

I mean it! Go! Best movie in a long time!

(Button was good, but a wee bit pretentious)

hectorberlioz · 12-26-2008, 02:56 PM

That's what I've been hearing! I will definitely go see it, if I get the time. Benjamin Button can wait. I don't want Brad Pitt for Christmas.

Gwaimir Windgem · 12-26-2008, 04:35 PM

But Cate Blanchett? She's pretty scrumptious in parts of the movie.

I never thought I would find myself saying that, but there it is.

hectorberlioz · 12-26-2008, 05:46 PM

Does 'Sumdog Millionaire' have any really explicit sex scenes? If so, I'll pass on it until it comes out on DVD.

Gwaimir Windgem · 12-26-2008, 06:47 PM

No, no explicit sex. It's quite safe in that regard.

hectorberlioz · 12-27-2008, 12:31 AM

Ah, that's good then.

People are now saying that Tom Cruise was the big flaw in Valkyrie. Well duh, when you get the former star of Top Gun, Collateral, and War of the Worlds you going to have a problem selling your movie.

My problem with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Valkyrie, and other such serious movies is that if they star an it guy, then it is no good. Or at least, the casting brings it down a few notches. I had the same problem with the new Indiana Jones movie. Cate Blanchett was screaming for attention underneath that silly wig and suit. It's distracting.

Don't get me wrong, I think Brad Pitt is a pretty good actor. I'd just rather not watch him act.

Acalewia · 12-29-2008, 02:13 PM

Bedtime Stories. Pretty funny and a mostly clean Adam Sandler movie.

Very entertaining

***Earniel*** · 12-29-2008, 06:09 PM

V for Vendetta was actually quite a good movie. Somewhat depressing too, how easily a country can go down the drain.

hectorberlioz · 12-29-2008, 06:13 PM

I watched The Lasy Vampyre last night. It's a Sherlock Holmes film starring Jeremy Brett.

The production was very good. It was also disturbing in some parts. But what bothers me is the irrationality of Holmes and Watson in this one. They don't believe in vampires, therefore nothing weird is happening. It's ridiculous. I spent the whole movie screaming at Holmes, trying to tell them about what happened, which was so obvious

.

hectorberlioz · 12-30-2008, 01:13 PM

Watched two more Holmes films. "The Master Blackmailer" was especially good. Also quite disturbing. I don't think there has been a villain quite so vile as there is in that one....

"The Eligible Bachelor" was also disturbing (most of these Sherlock Holmes ones are

).

I recommend them all very strongly.

b.banner · 01-02-2009, 02:05 PM

i saw The Spirit last week nothing special

tolkienfan · 01-04-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eärniel

V for Vendetta was actually quite a good movie. Somewhat depressing too, how easily a country can go down the drain.

lol, I watched that movie on the 5th of November. I liked it a lot, it reminded me of The Count of Monte Cristo.

***Rían*** · 01-05-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

Does 'Sumdog Millionaire' have any really explicit sex scenes? If so, I'll pass on it until it comes out on DVD.

go here to answer any questions you have about content of movies. It's a great resource! Tells you what's in it and you make your own decision. Very, very useful for parents with younger kids.

Rented Prince Caspian to watch while recuperating from foot surgery. It set me back several weeks

It stank.

hectorberlioz · 01-05-2009, 11:26 AM

Thanks for that site, Rian. Very helpful. Though I had to be quick and skip past all the spoilers

.

***Rían*** · 01-05-2009, 11:44 AM

They do warn you about spoilers ahead of time, though, so you can kind of skim past them if you want to.

Gwaimir Windgem · 01-05-2009, 01:31 PM

Doubt. Very, very good. Second best of the year, after Slumdog. Maybe even tied with it. Exceptional acting from all the principle characters. Highly recommended.

Rosie Gamgee · 01-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Valkyrie. *whistle* VERY good. In addition to starring almost every good British actor alive, the story is informative and nicely put together. Yes, it 'suffers from the worst forgone conclusion since Titanic,' but it shows a bit of WWII Germany that I, for one, have never seen before. I thought it was in good taste of Hollywood to put together something like this, almost as if for no other purpose than to show that it happened. (Because there really wasn't much eye-candy, etc., to attract anyone to the movie. Of course, some people would go see Tom Cruise in a movie, even if he is missing a hand and an eye and can't for the life of him make a convincing German.) I really liked it. The acting, out of all of it, was the most amazing thing. Story was second. Casting, on all counts save Mr. Cruise, was top-notch.

12-22-2008, 01:38 PM	#821
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	I just finished watching 'Twilight'. Not sure what I think of it, but I am quite certain that you can get more from the book than from the film. I'll try and get my hands on the book. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-22-2008, 02:06 PM	#822
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	You really should read Twilight. They are very good book, imo __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-24-2008, 04:16 PM	#823
b.banner Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Trying to keep a hold on my temper so I don't turn into a big green guy. Posts: 572	very entertaining but it had some cliques toward the end __________________ "We are going to tickle some Aes Sedai under the chin, rescue a mule, and put a snip-nosed girl on the Lion Throne. Oh, yes. That's Aviendha. Don't look at her cross-wise or she'll try to cut your throat and probably slit her own by mistake."-Mat Cauthon from Wheel of Time "Don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry...."-Dr. Bruce Banner HULK BATMAN THE FLASH

12-26-2008, 02:32 PM	#824
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Saw Benjamin Button and Slumdog yesterday. Good God. You all have to go see Slumdog. Now. I mean it! Go! Best movie in a long time! (Button was good, but a wee bit pretentious) __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

12-26-2008, 02:56 PM	#825
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	That's what I've been hearing! I will definitely go see it, if I get the time. Benjamin Button can wait. I don't want Brad Pitt for Christmas. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

12-26-2008, 04:35 PM	#826
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	But Cate Blanchett? She's pretty scrumptious in parts of the movie. I never thought I would find myself saying that, but there it is. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

12-26-2008, 05:46 PM	#827
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Does 'Sumdog Millionaire' have any really explicit sex scenes? If so, I'll pass on it until it comes out on DVD. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

12-26-2008, 06:47 PM	#828
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	No, no explicit sex. It's quite safe in that regard. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

12-27-2008, 12:31 AM	#829
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Ah, that's good then. People are now saying that Tom Cruise was the big flaw in Valkyrie. Well duh, when you get the former star of Top Gun, Collateral, and War of the Worlds you going to have a problem selling your movie. My problem with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Valkyrie, and other such serious movies is that if they star an it guy, then it is no good. Or at least, the casting brings it down a few notches. I had the same problem with the new Indiana Jones movie. Cate Blanchett was screaming for attention underneath that silly wig and suit. It's distracting. Don't get me wrong, I think Brad Pitt is a pretty good actor. I'd just rather not watch him act. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

12-29-2008, 02:13 PM	#830
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Bedtime Stories. Pretty funny and a mostly clean Adam Sandler movie. Very entertaining __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-29-2008, 06:09 PM	#831
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	V for Vendetta was actually quite a good movie. Somewhat depressing too, how easily a country can go down the drain. __________________ We are not things.

12-29-2008, 06:13 PM	#832
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	I watched The Lasy Vampyre last night. It's a Sherlock Holmes film starring Jeremy Brett. The production was very good. It was also disturbing in some parts. But what bothers me is the irrationality of Holmes and Watson in this one. They don't believe in vampires, therefore nothing weird is happening. It's ridiculous. I spent the whole movie screaming at Holmes, trying to tell them about what happened, which was so obvious . __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

12-30-2008, 01:13 PM	#833
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Watched two more Holmes films. "The Master Blackmailer" was especially good. Also quite disturbing. I don't think there has been a villain quite so vile as there is in that one.... "The Eligible Bachelor" was also disturbing (most of these Sherlock Holmes ones are ). I recommend them all very strongly. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

01-02-2009, 02:05 PM	#834
b.banner Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Trying to keep a hold on my temper so I don't turn into a big green guy. Posts: 572	i saw The Spirit last week nothing special __________________ "We are going to tickle some Aes Sedai under the chin, rescue a mule, and put a snip-nosed girl on the Lion Throne. Oh, yes. That's Aviendha. Don't look at her cross-wise or she'll try to cut your throat and probably slit her own by mistake."-Mat Cauthon from Wheel of Time "Don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry...."-Dr. Bruce Banner HULK BATMAN THE FLASH

01-05-2009, 11:26 AM	#837
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Thanks for that site, Rian. Very helpful. Though I had to be quick and skip past all the spoilers . __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

01-05-2009, 11:44 AM	#838
*Rían* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	They do warn you about spoilers ahead of time, though, so you can kind of skim past them if you want to. __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva!

01-05-2009, 01:31 PM	#839
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Doubt. Very, very good. Second best of the year, after Slumdog. Maybe even tied with it. Exceptional acting from all the principle characters. Highly recommended. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

01-07-2009, 05:23 PM	#840
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	Valkyrie. whistle VERY good. In addition to starring almost every good British actor alive, the story is informative and nicely put together. Yes, it 'suffers from the worst forgone conclusion since Titanic,' but it shows a bit of WWII Germany that I, for one, have never seen before. I thought it was in good taste of Hollywood to put together something like this, almost as if for no other purpose than to show that it happened. (Because there really wasn't much eye-candy, etc., to attract anyone to the movie. Of course, some people would go see Tom Cruise in a movie, even if he is missing a hand and an eye and can't for the life of him make a convincing German.) I really liked it. The acting, out of all of it, was the most amazing thing. Story was second. Casting, on all counts save Mr. Cruise, was top-notch. __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

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