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Did you see when DiCaprios hand started bleeding all of a sudden when he has that skull? It wasn't in the script he just broke a glass and cut his hand but they kept rolling. I was wondering where the blood had come from when I watched it!Quote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEofBHTrwzQ
I saw him smash the glass, but I didn't know that he'd done it accidentally. Impressive stuff from Leo.
Watched the Fighter, Bale is brilliant, what a brilliant actor. Ward was never losing to Neary in real life.
The Man with the Iron Fists - co-written by RZA with Eli Roth (Hostel fame) and directed by RZA and starred RZA too.
Normally this type of movie is in my wheelhouse. But something didn't seem right about it. It had Cung Le and cameo appearances by Ka Yan Leung (aka Bryan Leung Ka Yan aka Beardy - oldschool Shaw Brothers bearded muscle-bound MAist - probably best known to the West as Leung Jan in Warriors Two) and Chen Kuan Tai (original Iron Monkey and original The Flying Guillotine amongst others, one of the big stars of Shaw Brothers back in the 1970's). Had cutie Jaime Chung and not a huge fan of Lucy Liu, but she's in it too.
Had Russell Crowe - haven't watched him in a movie since Gladiator i think, in this movie, he ballooned. Not sure if it's prostethics or real life he gained weight.
Had David Bautista as Brass Body. The effects were cool when his body changed from human flesh to brass. Reminded me of X-Men's Colossus.
Lots of the characters were inspired from movies like The Kid with the Golden Arms - title, character names/abilities.
Wacked weapons, some cool... some totally wacked. Homage to the 1970's-1980's oldschool movies, but for me, who usually love these types of movies, it just was off. Kept watching thinking it may get better for me. Perhaps need to rewatch it with no distractions but my initial recommendation is to pass on this.
Finally saw Looper. Heard a lot of hype about it from friends who said it was very very good. I liked it a whole lot. It dragged in the 2nd act a little. Overall i would reco it but comparing it to the last GREAT movie i saw, Drive, it didn't compare. In my book, Drive > Looper. I love both genres, and don't get me wrong, Looper was a GOOD movie, it wasn't great for me. Cool concept.
One question for Looper fans - how did Cid's mom know about Loopers? When Young Joe shows up at her farm, he tries to explain it to her, thinking she won't believe/understand, but she blurted out something like 'you're a looper'.
Not sure if this franchise is a one-off, but potential is there to have sequels with either Young Joe in action or Old Joe in action.
Django Unchained...big too long but v good movie.
Last movie I saw is also the best~ Mr Smith Goes To Washington.
You can keep your formulaic blockbusters and your car chases and explosions, this is the best movie Ive ever seen in my life. Freakin awesome.
Django was really good, as a big spaghetti/western/Tarantino fan I thought I might be disappointed but wasn't. Full of memorable scenes. Well worth seeing again.
Alex Cross - utter shit.
Drive - by far the best film i've seen in ages. Really glad I knew nothing about it before viewing. If you like quirky drama/thrillers
Drive is such an awesome film one of my favorites!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
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Originally Posted by mattboxingfanDrive is such an awesome film one of my favorites!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
as witness by your cool av! lol
Movie 43 - Some seriously funny bits, some ordinary, some really dark. The computer kids could have been fucked off out of it I reckon.
Let's see...
THE IMPOSIBLE - A MUST SEE FILM. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS FILM TO EVERYONE. IT'S BASED ON TRUE STORY. JUST WATCH IT.
Here comes the boom - It's worth the watch at home. Has some really funny bits. You'll enjoy it.
For a Good Time Call - This shit is fucken hilarious. I really wasn't expecting to enjoy this movie as much as I did. It's def one to see.
This is 40 - It's worth the watch at home. I guess since it's like a spin off of "Knocked Up" I was expecting to laugh as much and as loud and it just wasn't the case. But you will enjoy it.
Gangster Squad - Must see. Fucken awesome film. Thouroughly enjoyed it from begining to end.
Silver Linings Playbook - It's not really my cup of tea if I'm honest. But I somewhat enjoyed the film. It had some really interesting moments and I think both Cooper & Lawrence do a great acting job.
Chinese Zodiac - I fucken love Jackie Chans films and this is supposeably his last one. I enjoyed it as much as I do most of his films. Great scenes and some amazing stunts.
Haven't gotten around to see this... Hopefully this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by mattboxingfanYeah was a good flick. I like how every time someone gets shot they explode with blood! ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by swboxer81
Haven't gotten around to see this either hopefully in the coming weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus
Played around with this film, had set it up to see it and then something came up and I didn't. Then again was getting ready to watch it. Took a shower laid down in bed just briefly and fell asleep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
Now that I read your short review it's given me a little push here to watch it.
Was tempted to see it last week but passed on it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Will wait until I find a decent upload online.
Annapolis- Not a bad movie, I thought Tyrese was pretty good in this tbh
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo- Good movie, I think I want to read the books now.
Avenging Eagle- decent martial arts flick
The Usual Suspects- One of my favorites.
Django
Excellent movie with fantastic dialogue
I saw Avatar in 3D for the first time in 3D. I had watched it on my old TV without the cutesy 3D and thought it was alright. This time on the 3D screen I thought visually it was a treat, but the story was lacking. James Cameron cannot write a script which can hold my sardonic tongue at bay and the score just irritated me. And what is it with the hippy overtones and hands together carry on? I find it incredible that this lowly grunt has become the leader of an alien race, transformed his entire character, learned their language, and masterminded a counterattack against his own species in a couple of months. It just galled me with its simplistic carry on. It is stamped with Titanic syndrome, though I think Titanic is a superior film.
After that I rewatched Toy Story 3 and was reminded that there was actually a film that could warm my frosted over heart. Okay, not as visually flash as Avatar, but with a story that made complete sense in its own universe and did actually reach me on an emotional level. There is a lot of deceptive maturity in a film like Toy Story 3. That is how to write a script.
Agreed the Toy Story films works on many levels. My kids loved them as much as I loved them!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
Finally watched Rambo, very gory but poor. I wanted to see Rambo cry.
I did not cry during Toy Story 3 honest. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by StickgrapplerAgreed the Toy Story films works on many levels. My kids loved them as much as I loved them!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
Stand up Guys - What a fucken waste of time. I only saw half of it and that's because I kept thinking it was gonna get better. Honestly don't bother. Chris Walken & Pacino should give the money back they made from this film. The writer of this movie needs to be shot in the dick. :-\
Life of Pi - A really good film... A little on the long side but good nonetheless.
Premiun Rush - It's a good one time watch. I enjoyed the pace of the film and the story was different from anything else I have seen.
Warm Bodies - You should wait until it hits the net or DVD. It's a good movie but not theatre going material.
Haven't watched anything since we got the old man home lastweek. He kept yammering on about being behind in movies so what do we sit and watch...Hell in the Pacific and Damnation Alley ;D ones he's watched over 20 times but hey.
My nephew was telling me about Life of Pi, but I just can't do it. I saw an interview with the director and behind the scenes with tons of CGI etc. I can never look at a movie the same once they reveal all of the process and expose the scenes. It's like 'knowing' a voice in an animation...I just picture the actor standing behind a mic reading :-\
Just because it was late and on the TV the other night. Its a film I like. Plus it goes back to the day when most stunts were done by stunt men or the actors them selfs. None of the modern CGI.
True Lies with Arnold Schwarzenegger
I watched The Avengers the other night and nearly died laughing at the Hulk/Loki scene. Awesome. ;D
Fuck me, nearly died again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uaPZdhxnek
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Originally Posted by Dave1066
Love "True Lies".
Action and comedy all rolled up into a very entertaining film.
I've watched the three Dragon Tattoo films recently. I've got a massive backlog of stuff that I've never seen. I've got the Sopranos and the Wire box sets to watch and I've never seen an episode of either show. I've been told they're quite good.
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Originally Posted by Fenster
my kids and the theater cracked up so hard during that scene
another good scene was Hulk sucker punching Thor when they were standing next to each other
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Commando
watched it with my 9 yr old son (trying to inject testosterone into him! lol) and my 11 yr old daughter.
forgot how much profanity was used but great and fun movie.
loved the typical hollywood one-liners and man he's huge... carried the log in the beginning during the credits and he used 'martial arts' in his fights lol
for someone his size, you would think he wouldn't... but it's his character to a degree, but then given his bulk, why use MA moves?
Thanks man, I cracked up at the sucker punch too, knew I couldn't be the only one finding that stuff hilariousQuote:
Originally Posted by StickgrapplerQuote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
my kids and the theater cracked up so hard during that scene
another good scene was Hulk sucker punching Thor when they were standing next to each other
about 2 wks ago, watched RZA's The Man with the Iron Fists
these are the types of movies I generally eat up and love, but not sure what exactly it was, but i sat through it thinking it will get better. it never did for me. i didn't like it. there were some cool parts, but even Cung Le, oldschool Chen Kuan-tai and Lo Meng (aka Toad) didn't help me like the movie
I think RZA put a little TOO much into the movie, it's clear he loves the oldschool genre, but there were TOO many wacky characters with wacky styles.
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Originally Posted by FensterThanks man, I cracked up at the sucker punch too, knew I couldn't be the only one finding that stuff hilariousQuote:
Originally Posted by StickgrapplerQuote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
my kids and the theater cracked up so hard during that scene
another good scene was Hulk sucker punching Thor when they were standing next to each other
gif's posted to the net, but too large to post here - plus i'm firewalled from sites that hosted them while at work
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Every time I read your posts (and see your avatar) I cannot help but hear 'The Man with the Harmonica' in my head
LOL @ me
That movie was sh*t!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
I was really looking forward to it. Was/ am a big Wu Tang fan so thought Rza's influence would make this good
Complete mud!
Surrogates.
totally up to date :-X
i read the comics mini-series it was based on. liked it. still didn't watch the movie yet :(Quote:
Originally Posted by GOAT
THANK YOU! i thought it was me somehow.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyThat movie was sh*t!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
I was really looking forward to it. Was/ am a big Wu Tang fan so thought Rza's influence would make this good
Complete mud!
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Originally Posted by Stickgrappleri read the comics mini-series it was based on. liked it. still didn't watch the movie yet :(Quote:
Originally Posted by GOAT
You mean the comics based on the flick?! Same matter about The Terminator: First the flick - then the comics.
I'm watching Withnail and I awestruck... its amazing its got characters from Saddos in it!
Withnail is miles
Marwood is Bilbo
Danny is Smashup
....breathtaking how true to life it seems.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PObknmaH9po
Here's a clip of 'Withnail & I'....let's see if you don't see it the way I do. I've no clue who the big black dude would be, but Danny is most certainly smashup although I reckonSpicoli could pass for him if he was British, Marwood who is never mentioned by name and refered to in the credits as "...& I" the quasi-narrator of the story is most definitely Bilbo, and Withnail the manic depressive binge drinking full of himself actor is absolutely Gandalf
I found the movie quite amusing once I saw the Saddo connection.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XL1m89nkk8
Again....this cannot be a coincidence, it's simply too on the money!
1st Bilbo is called a "ponce" and then starts to feel self conscious and goes to miles for help. Miles feeling manic calls out for "the fucker who called Bilbo a ponce" when confronted with danger he forgets his friend and attempts to save himself.
the comics came out first... dont recall how many years after the movie came out. will look up dates. curious now.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Stickgrappleri read the comics mini-series it was based on. liked it. still didn't watch the movie yet :(Quote:
Originally Posted by GOAT
You mean the comics based on the flick?! Same matter about The Terminator: First the flick - then the comics.
Surrogates is a 2009 American science fiction action film, based on the 2005–2006 comic book series of the same name.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrogates_(film)
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agree on terminator or predator or aliens or buffy or star wars -- those franchises the movies came out first and then the comics followed. but not so with surrogates