Movies you've just seen (Pt. II) - Page 50

***Earniel*** · 05-10-2010, 08:25 AM

Apparently that wasn't the original plan, but it was the only solution they could find to finish the movie when Heath Ledger died during filming. I thought it was a neat idea, but haven't seen the movie yet.

b.banner · 05-10-2010, 01:18 PM

Iron Man 2! Totally worth it!

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-11-2010, 05:25 PM

OMG! Chicago is AWESOME!

hectorberlioz · 05-11-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwaimir Windgem

OMG! Chicago is AWESOME!

I saw that in theatres. I liked it a lot back then. Then I decided that I didn't know why I liked it, and that I would no longer like pretentious movies just because. Now I don't like it

.

Iron Man 2 was a blast, and don't listen to critic who say it was "crammed" like Spidey 3. It's untrue. Everything in the movie flows just fine, and there is little "excess." And the bad guys are such a step up from the usual.

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-11-2010, 07:05 PM

Dude. Chicago is SO not pretentious. I think you don't know what that word means.

Don't know why? How about fun music, and simply fabulous dance numbers? That's quite enough reason, thanks very much.

hectorberlioz · 05-11-2010, 07:07 PM

Hmm. It was fun and flashy. But it also had Richard Gere and John C. Reilly singing. That doesn't work

. Besides, I'm not as fun and decadent as I was. Old age has mellowed me out. *walker*

And for the record: John C. Reilly is a good actor whose work I admire.

You're a-welcome!

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-11-2010, 07:32 PM

I actually really liked John C Reilly's bit. Richard Gere...not so much, but no movie is perfect.

hectorberlioz · 05-11-2010, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwaimir Windgem

Richard Gere...not so much, but no movie is perfect.

Well duh, he ruins every movie he's in, whether it was good to begin with or not

. He played Lancelot, for goodness sakes. That in and of itelf is annoying.

05-12-2010, 02:17 AM

I watched “IRON MAN2” two days ago; the movie is a different on nice action and adventures stuffs included in the movie. Especially the thriller parts have taken nicely. Nothing much to mention about the story sequence. Overall it’s a good movie.

**Mari** · 05-12-2010, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eärniel

Apparently that wasn't the original plan, but it was the only solution they could find to finish the movie when Heath Ledger died during filming. I thought it was a neat idea, but haven't seen the movie yet.

Yes, that's what I gathered. It worked really well actually. It flowed, but I can't remember if Ledger returned in the later scenes or just in the first. I wonder what the filming order was.

***Jonathan*** · 05-14-2010, 04:49 AM

Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer was a sweet display of good story-telling. Based on the great book by Robert Harris, Polanski successfully managed to transfer the plot to the silver screen while maintaining its feeling of good quality and suspense.

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland in 3D was an orgy of visual fascination! Rarely has my retina experienced such beauty in a cinema. Last time was Avatar, which overall was a better film.

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-14-2010, 09:23 AM

For me, the most beautiful 3D moment in Alice was the ending credits, when everything was growing out of the screen. Just gorgeous.

***Jonathan*** · 05-16-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

Iron Man 2 was a blast, and don't listen to critic who say it was "crammed" like Spidey 3. It's untrue. Everything in the movie flows just fine, and there is little "excess." And the bad guys are such a step up from the usual.

I watched Iron Man 2 yesterday and I can only agree with you.

As for the first Iron Man movie, my expectations where quite low so I was happily surprised to see Robert Downey jr. portray the superhero as brilliantly as he did. So I came to see the new movie with higher expectations this time, but it sure managed to deliver!

Sam Rockwell did a splendid job! Even though what he really did was to copy Downey's/Stark's persona.
And it was fun to see Mickey Roarke as a tattooed, rugged, genial villain with a thick Russian accent

And Scarlett Johansson had some nice moves.

Cool armours too! I especially liked the suit-case one. Why can't my laptop case be like that?

One thing bugged me, and that was the kiss at the end. Too Hollywood-ish and it kind of ruined a bit of the Tony-Pepper attraction that's been built up during the two films.

Acalewia · 05-25-2010, 04:50 PM

Robin Hood. Now if you go expecting it to be like the Kevin Costner version, don't be. It's actually very different and a bit more historically accurate instead of just focusing on the legend itself. Very beautifully filmed and the fx aren't over the top but not cheesy. Very much in the vein of Gladiator, imo. Russell Crowe makes a wondeful Robin Longshanks and Cate Blanchett is a great Marian. Oscar Issac played a very convincing King John and someone you love to hate.

Al in all very fun to watch and very easy to get lost in.

Acalewia · 06-06-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

Hmm. It was fun and flashy. But it also had Richard Gere and John C. Reilly singing. That doesn't work

. Besides, I'm not as fun and decadent as I was. Old age has mellowed me out. *walker*

You're a year os younger than me! Old age my rear end!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwaimir Windgem

I actually really liked John C Reilly's bit. Richard Gere...not so much, but no movie is perfect.

Sounds like Pierce Bronson's bit in Mama Mia

Awful

Acalewia · 06-06-2010, 12:55 AM

Prince of Persia ~ Acton packed with a lot of Special FX. I found it quite hilarious that Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince Dastan had so much dumb luck. He survives encounters that would kill a normal person, such as leaping on top of building with arrows coming from two directions or a sand avalanche. The one liners and sarcasm gave it lightness. I thought it was an awesome movie. I'd recommend it to anyone that is looking for a good escape from reality.

The Fourth Kind ~ Just weird and creepy. It kept hopping back and forth from "real" video and dramatization of events that supposedly happened in Nome Alaska along with an interview of Dr. Abby Tyler (Milla Jovovich). I use real loosely, because video can be altered. My husband bought it after a friend raved about it (Mind you this friend is obsessed with ET's). The several shots of a owl staring at the camera and following the camera with its head gets creepy after a while. It watches more like a bad documentary. There are a lot of wtf moments. All in all, not the best watch unless your into ET's

hectorberlioz · 06-27-2010, 09:50 PM

Grizzly Man. Wow!

GrayMouser · 06-29-2010, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

Grizzly Man. Wow!

Yeah, that's the Werner Herzog we all know and love (except BoP, of course

)

Should be put on a double feature with "Into the Wild" for those who get their ideas about Nature from the cute li'l animals in Disney movies.

EllethValatari · 06-29-2010, 02:28 PM

Older movies that I watched while in Florida-my top 2 now!

-The Count of Monte Christo
-Secondhand Lions

Also-Les Miserables (did I spell that right?)

These three are must-sees! Best movies ever! Has anyone else seen these?

Gwaimir Windgem · 06-29-2010, 09:21 PM

I must shame-facedly admit that I've yet to see Grizzly Man; one of these days!

Elleth: which Les Miserables? As heartwarming movies go, Secondhand Lions is an oft-overlooked gem.

05-10-2010, 08:25 AM	#981
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Apparently that wasn't the original plan, but it was the only solution they could find to finish the movie when Heath Ledger died during filming. I thought it was a neat idea, but haven't seen the movie yet. __________________ We are not things.

05-10-2010, 01:18 PM	#982
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	Iron Man 2! Totally worth it! __________________ "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

05-11-2010, 05:25 PM	#983
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	OMG! Chicago is AWESOME! __________________ 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

05-11-2010, 07:05 PM	#985
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Dude. Chicago is SO not pretentious. I think you don't know what that word means. Don't know why? How about fun music, and simply fabulous dance numbers? That's quite enough reason, thanks very much. __________________ 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

05-11-2010, 07:07 PM	#986
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Hmm. It was fun and flashy. But it also had Richard Gere and John C. Reilly singing. That doesn't work. Besides, I'm not as fun and decadent as I was. Old age has mellowed me out. walker And for the record: John C. Reilly is a good actor whose work I admire. You're a-welcome! __________________ 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 Last edited by hectorberlioz : 05-11-2010 at 07:09 PM.

05-11-2010, 07:32 PM	#987
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I actually really liked John C Reilly's bit. Richard Gere...not so much, but no movie is perfect. __________________ 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

05-12-2010, 02:17 AM	#989
PrettyOrchid Guest Posts: n/a	I watched “IRON MAN2” two days ago; the movie is a different on nice action and adventures stuffs included in the movie. Especially the thriller parts have taken nicely. Nothing much to mention about the story sequence. Overall it’s a good movie.

05-14-2010, 04:49 AM	#991
*Jonathan* Entmoot Attorney-General, Equilibrating the Scales of Justice, Administrator ♎ Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 3,891	Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer was a sweet display of good story-telling. Based on the great book by Robert Harris, Polanski successfully managed to transfer the plot to the silver screen while maintaining its feeling of good quality and suspense. Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland in 3D was an orgy of visual fascination! Rarely has my retina experienced such beauty in a cinema. Last time was Avatar, which overall was a better film. __________________ An unwritten post is a delightful universe of infinite possibilities. Set down one word, however, and it immediately becomes earthbound. Set down one sentence and it’s halfway to being just like every other bloody entry that’s ever been written. ☻

05-14-2010, 09:23 AM	#992
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	For me, the most beautiful 3D moment in Alice was the ending credits, when everything was growing out of the screen. Just gorgeous. __________________ 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

05-25-2010, 04:50 PM	#994
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Robin Hood. Now if you go expecting it to be like the Kevin Costner version, don't be. It's actually very different and a bit more historically accurate instead of just focusing on the legend itself. Very beautifully filmed and the fx aren't over the top but not cheesy. Very much in the vein of Gladiator, imo. Russell Crowe makes a wondeful Robin Longshanks and Cate Blanchett is a great Marian. Oscar Issac played a very convincing King John and someone you love to hate. Al in all very fun to watch and very easy to get lost in. __________________ "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

06-06-2010, 12:55 AM	#996
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Prince of Persia ~ Acton packed with a lot of Special FX. I found it quite hilarious that Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince Dastan had so much dumb luck. He survives encounters that would kill a normal person, such as leaping on top of building with arrows coming from two directions or a sand avalanche. The one liners and sarcasm gave it lightness. I thought it was an awesome movie. I'd recommend it to anyone that is looking for a good escape from reality. The Fourth Kind ~ Just weird and creepy. It kept hopping back and forth from "real" video and dramatization of events that supposedly happened in Nome Alaska along with an interview of Dr. Abby Tyler (Milla Jovovich). I use real loosely, because video can be altered. My husband bought it after a friend raved about it (Mind you this friend is obsessed with ET's). The several shots of a owl staring at the camera and following the camera with its head gets creepy after a while. It watches more like a bad documentary. There are a lot of wtf moments. All in all, not the best watch unless your into ET's __________________ "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

06-27-2010, 09:50 PM	#997
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Grizzly Man. Wow! __________________ 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

06-29-2010, 02:28 PM	#999
EllethValatari Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United States Posts: 401	Older movies that I watched while in Florida-my top 2 now! -The Count of Monte Christo -Secondhand Lions Also-Les Miserables (did I spell that right?) These three are must-sees! Best movies ever! Has anyone else seen these? __________________ Elleth Valatari "We have come from God, and inevitably the myths woven by us, though they contain error, will also reflect a splintered fragment of the true light, the eternal truth that is with God. Our myths may be misguided, but they steer however shakily towards the true harbour, while materialistic 'progress' leads only to a yawning abyss and the Iron Crown of the power of evil." — J.R.R. Tolkien

06-29-2010, 09:21 PM	#1000
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I must shame-facedly admit that I've yet to see Grizzly Man; one of these days! Elleth: which Les Miserables? As heartwarming movies go, Secondhand Lions is an oft-overlooked gem. __________________ 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

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