Author Topic: Movie Opinion Thread (Read 20323 times)

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #150 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:32:31 PM »

Welp, won't be seeing Restrepo now. Thanks fellas.

Pete · « **Reply #151 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:39:06 PM »

Quote from: Limestone on January 20, 2011, 10:28:47 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 20, 2011, 10:20:26 PM
I thought Restrepo was well done, but really sad. All that cac for nothing. Bad deal.

I think that is the point of the film. My big bro spent some time in that valley and thought out loud (to me after several beers) that until we quit worrying about dead cows, we will not be able to neutralize, but I digress.

Good movie about seeing one of your boys die in front of you. mods move to politics thread.

Ya, it's a losing proposition. The movie was good because it highlighted what we need to know, and that's that the dudes fighting are sacrificing a great deal, and the plan is completely mumped and unwinnable.

pike · « **Reply #152 on:** January 20, 2011, 11:07:52 PM »

Quote from: Limestone on January 20, 2011, 10:28:47 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 20, 2011, 10:20:26 PM
I thought Restrepo was well done, but really sad. All that cac for nothing. Bad deal.

I think that is the point of the film. My big bro spent some time in that valley and thought out loud (to me after several beers) that until we quit worrying about dead cows, we will not be able to neutralize, but I digress.

Good movie about seeing one of your boys die in front of you. mods move to politics thread.

That's the coolest part about it though is that it's so damn real. And wow the camera men must have huge balls

Poster formerly known as jthutch · « **Reply #153 on:** February 14, 2011, 04:04:35 PM »

Watched Sanctom on Saturday night. Good movie, but was worse than any horror film for me. I watching in 2D, can't imagine seeing it in 3D probably would be pretty good but It would have freaked me out.

[spoiler]I don't like being in small places underwater.[/spoiler]

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #154 on:** February 14, 2011, 04:17:21 PM »

The movies I saw this weekend:

King's Speech - Thought it could have been absolutely epic if they would have focused on his role of king more than just his inability to speak publicly. I understand how difficult it would have been to balance that line, but it was that close. I have it as 3rd best this year.

Winter's Bone - Pretty obvious that the only reason it was up for Best Picture is to fulfill the allotted "Independent Film" spot. Not too great of acting.

127 Hours - Don't know how it was so emotional and entertaining when just about the whole thing is Franco being stuck in the canyon. Franco did incredible considering he didn't have anyone to feed off of besides himself.

The Fighter - Thought it was a pretty interesting concept for a movie. It wouldn't be up for Best Picture if it wasn't for Christian Bale. I know he is only up for Best Supporting Actor, but it was the best acting performance of the year.

ChiComCat · « **Reply #155 on:** February 14, 2011, 05:24:00 PM »

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on February 14, 2011, 04:04:35 PM

Watched Sanctom on Saturday night. Good movie, but was worse than any horror film for me. I watching in 2D, can't imagine seeing it in 3D probably would be pretty good but It would have freaked me out.

[spoiler]I don't like being in small places underwater.[/spoiler]

Yea, I thought it wasn't great but the 3d really added something to it.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #156 on:** February 14, 2011, 05:40:16 PM »

Quote from: ChiCat on February 14, 2011, 05:24:00 PM

Quote from: Poster formerly known as jthutch on February 14, 2011, 04:04:35 PM
Watched Sanctom on Saturday night. Good movie, but was worse than any horror film for me. I watching in 2D, can't imagine seeing it in 3D probably would be pretty good but It would have freaked me out.

[spoiler]I don't like being in small places underwater.[/spoiler]

Yea, I thought it wasn't great but the 3d really added something to it.

Nobody does 3D like James Cameron.

Cire · « **Reply #157 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:21:15 AM »

Hbo doc about afghanistan the battle for marjah was really good.

Great education doc, the cartel on demand.

Tobias · « **Reply #158 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:45:34 AM »

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 14, 2011, 04:17:21 PM

127 Hours - Don't know how it was so emotional and entertaining when just about the whole thing is Franco being stuck in the canyon. Franco did incredible considering he didn't have anyone to feed off of besides himself.

Absolutely amazing film/performance. One of those "this film is about what?!"-type deals, but done really well. Takes you from wanting to throw up one minute to wanting to cry the next. Soundtrack is pretty sweet, too.

the KHAN! · « **Reply #159 on:** February 21, 2011, 12:50:09 AM »

I just saw "The Eagle" today.

I thought I was going to give it a C grade, but I was actually surprised enough to give it a B...dare I say B +.

It's no Gladiator, but it's a very entertaining film and I highly recommend it to anyone who's interested in Historical movies. Some very good action in it as well.

KSUTOMMY · « **Reply #160 on:** February 21, 2011, 07:22:35 AM »

We've been on a horror flick spree lately and I have 3 from redbox:

Let Me In - thought I was going to despise, but actually enjoyed it. Not a classic, but good way to fill a rainy afternoon.

Case 39 - if you can get beyond Renee Zelwigger's weird squinty eye thing, this one had a little suspense thing going on. Not bad.

Last Exorcism - cool concept, ending left mr COMPLETELY flat, DO NOT waste the dollar. Unlike The Exorcist, this one wasn't even disturbing at any level. The Exorcist BTW, one of the scariest movies to this day IMO.