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afroannnie

Finally saw Horrible Bosses...so funny. Charlie Day & Jennifer Aniston were hilarious...

polaris_x

Suzi78 wrote:

Saw The Skin I Live In, by Almodovar, a few days ago. If you like his movies, you will love this one. It has all the normal Almodovar stuff such as sex, revenge and murder but perhaps a bit more perverse than usual. I loved it Highly recommend it.

Here's the trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EolQSTTTpI4

will probably see this soon ... thanks!

polaris_x

In Time http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637688/

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One of those movies I went to because it fit our schedules and I don't pay. Anyways, some decent performances in this movie, primarily Cillian Murphy as the Time Keeper. The film is a socio-political commentary about our economic system using time as the thing we slave for instead of money. Definitely not as gripping as say V for Vendetta and really only has some significance because of the OWS movement. Outside of that - I think it tries to do too much. What starts as a battle against the establishment then turns into some Bonny and Clyde heist flick. Having said all that - I did enjoy the concept of using Time as a means of enslavement.

Jason P

I'm going to fire up my old car this weekend and go see a movie.

What to see, what to see ..... hmmm.

Spags

Puss In Boots

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends. - imdb

I was dragged to the UK premier of this last night, the Shrek character never really won me over and I found many of the characters in his films to be on the annoying side. I'd also viewed this movie as a cash grab by the studio, put it in the same bracket as those Disney straight to DVD sequels of Aladdin and the like...even though I confess to have never watched them so for all I know they could be stunning examples of the genre.

However, the opening scene is so wonderfully crafted that I completely bought into Puss as the main character and the tone is set for what turned out to be a genuinely great animated adventure. The above synopsis is very misleading as no mention is made to the other Shrek movies and doesn't directly follow into that set of stories at all. Of course the fairytale nature is present, this time Jack and the Beanstalk gets worked into the narrative, but doesn't swamp or upstage the central story. It successfully inflates to epic proportions during chase scenes and moments of magical wonder, but manages to scale back to effectively convey the more intimate moments between its stripped down cast. There are only 5 main players here and thankfully none of them are annoying!

Antonio's voice acting is superb and the animation of Puss is flawless. I understand the relevance of casting Salma Hayek as his love interest Kitty Softpaws, but she didn't bring as much of a spark to proceedings as I'd have like considering their history together. Still, a convincing leading ladycat that doesn't steal the spotlight is probably what was called for so a minor criticism. Zach Galifianakis is almost unrecognisable voicing the youthful sounding Humpty Dumpty, normally you can sort of see the actors behind the animations but not so for me here, he does play a beardless giant egg though to be fair...

I watched the 3D version, I know there are some haters for this gimmicky format, its implemented incredibly well really adding to some of the action sequences and giving the film a generally enjoyable level of depth. Close ups of Puss you almost want to stroke his ears and whiskers...and I'm a dog person! The cinematography is often beautiful, with western-style sunset silhouettes and for a 3D movie the colours remained vibrant and bright (unlike my experience with the latest Toy Story).

With some surprisingly adult humour, which I wont spoil, I was literally laughing out loud from start to finish - something I've not done at the cinema for quite some time. Seems Dreamworks are able to layer their animations with the feeling of their central creatures perfectly. While it doesn't have the emotional weight and heart of How To Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots has all the playful energy of a cat trying to catch a beam of light being shined on the floor...which is always captivating to watch!

Loveable/5

eeriepadave

anyone see Hugo yet? Heard it was getting great reviews? Maybe i'll see it sometime next week

Newch91

eeriepadave wrote:

anyone see Hugo yet? Heard it was getting great reviews? Maybe i'll see it sometime next week

That looks really good. On my list.

eeriepadave

used a free Regal movie pass last night to see J. Edgar. It was ok. Leonardo and Armie Hammer were great in it but the story was lacking in most parts. And seemed to "drag" on for awhile :?

Heisenberg

Saw "The Devil's Double" last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhlQOg9abRk

Hard to believe that a film like this could go largely unnoticed. I guess people were too busy watching the sequels to Transformers and The Hangover. Dominic Cooper should have gotten some Oscar consideration for his duel role. Very good film for those looking for something outside the Multiplex.

oona left

Heisenberg wrote:

Saw "The Devil's Double" last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhlQOg9abRk

Hard to believe that a film like this could go largely unnoticed. I guess people were too busy watching the sequels to Transformers and The Hangover. Dominic Cooper should have gotten some Oscar consideration for his duel role. Very good film for those looking for something outside the Multiplex.

I have this in my Netflix queue. It sounds great.

polaris_x

Spags wrote:

Puss In Boots

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends. - imdb

I was dragged to the UK premier of this last night, the Shrek character never really won me over and I found many of the characters in his films to be on the annoying side. I'd also viewed this movie as a cash grab by the studio, put it in the same bracket as those Disney straight to DVD sequels of Aladdin and the like...even though I confess to have never watched them so for all I know they could be stunning examples of the genre.

However, the opening scene is so wonderfully crafted that I completely bought into Puss as the main character and the tone is set for what turned out to be a genuinely great animated adventure. The above synopsis is very misleading as no mention is made to the other Shrek movies and doesn't directly follow into that set of stories at all. Of course the fairytale nature is present, this time Jack and the Beanstalk gets worked into the narrative, but doesn't swamp or upstage the central story. It successfully inflates to epic proportions during chase scenes and moments of magical wonder, but manages to scale back to effectively convey the more intimate moments between its stripped down cast. There are only 5 main players here and thankfully none of them are annoying!

Antonio's voice acting is superb and the animation of Puss is flawless. I understand the relevance of casting Salma Hayek as his love interest Kitty Softpaws, but she didn't bring as much of a spark to proceedings as I'd have like considering their history together. Still, a convincing leading ladycat that doesn't steal the spotlight is probably what was called for so a minor criticism. Zach Galifianakis is almost unrecognisable voicing the youthful sounding Humpty Dumpty, normally you can sort of see the actors behind the animations but not so for me here, he does play a beardless giant egg though to be fair...

I watched the 3D version, I know there are some haters for this gimmicky format, its implemented incredibly well really adding to some of the action sequences and giving the film a generally enjoyable level of depth. Close ups of Puss you almost want to stroke his ears and whiskers...and I'm a dog person! The cinematography is often beautiful, with western-style sunset silhouettes and for a 3D movie the colours remained vibrant and bright (unlike my experience with the latest Toy Story).

With some surprisingly adult humour, which I wont spoil, I was literally laughing out loud from start to finish - something I've not done at the cinema for quite some time. Seems Dreamworks are able to layer their animations with the feeling of their central creatures perfectly. While it doesn't have the emotional weight and heart of How To Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots has all the playful energy of a cat trying to catch a beam of light being shined on the floor...which is always captivating to watch!

Loveable/5

caught this last nite ... the scene where puss meets kitty softpaws was the funniest i seen in a long time ...

overall - a decent enough story with a moral subtext (almost a prerequisite for animated movies) that made for an entertaining experience ... where it truly excelled for me was the integration of cats and their unique behaviours into the story line (see dance off) ...

pinkbutterfly

Recently, we watched FATAL ATTRACTION. I forgot how scary and upsetting it was.

HeavyHands

I watched "Hannah" with Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, and Cate Blanchett. Pretty good. Kind of strange in that the directorial and editorial styles of it reminded me very much of films from the late 60's and 70's.

The story was nothing groundbreaking, but the cast was awesome. Blanchett is always great.

JonnyPistachio

I watched Win Win with Paul Giamatti last night.
Pretty good flick. Paul Giamatti is always good.

Its about this lawyer guy who is also a wrestling coach and is having a hard time with his practice. He does some questionable business dealings and subsequently meets a young kid who has run away from his drug addict mother. The boy turns out to be a good wrestler and their families become entangled.

eeriepadave

Newch91 wrote:

eeriepadave wrote:

anyone see Hugo yet? Heard it was getting great reviews? Maybe i'll see it sometime next week

That looks really good. On my list.

just got back from this. Outstanding movie! Highly recommended. I was kinda tired when i saw it and almost dozed off in the very beginning Very slowly the plot began to build and it ended in a masterpiece. It didn't seem like a Scorsese film at all. I also didn't even realize Sasha Baron Cohen was in it until about the last 15 minutes of the film And i just realized/looked up that the "lead girl" in the movie was "Hit Girl" in Kick Ass. She did a great job here. Cinematography was great and could win an oscar.

Byrnzie

Watching 'Water on The Road' now.

My new favourite 'movie' of the moment, and for a long time to come I imagine.

pinkbutterfly

Last night, we watched GASLIGHT, a classic psychological thriller in the vein of Alfred Hitchcock's best work. Definitely worth watching, if you've never seen it.

Spags

HeavyHands wrote:

I watched "Hannah" with Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, and Cate Blanchett. Pretty good. Kind of strange in that the directorial and editorial styles of it reminded me very much of films from the late 60's and 70's.

The story was nothing groundbreaking, but the cast was awesome. Blanchett is always great.

I went in expecting a 'classy' version of Hit Girl (mainly due to Mark Millar bashing it on his twitter), and the initial setup lived up to it. Eric Bana is fantastic as the father/mentor torn between wanting to protect his daughter and exact his revenge. While the lead character successfully manages to portray a girl who has only been told about life beyond the forest. Her 'travelling' experience was also rather nice - the jarring jump in tone and location worked for me.
I've never been a fan of Blanchett and this movie didn't do anything to win me over, plus her 'henchman' was far from HENCH and seriously miscast. Yet Hanna spends much of the second half running away, presumably to allow time for the Chemical Brothers soundtrack to get a good airing. The Brothers Grimm imagery seemed strangely out of place, perhaps because of the Borne-Realistic-Euro-Gritty-Ness style. Tbh the feel was all over the place so straying into some full blown fantasy style possibly could have worked.
Really enjoyed the first half hour or so, but once it hit Germany this totally fell apart for me.

JonnyPistachio

Crazy, Stupid, Love.
It was OK. had its moments. Steve Carel is great as the nerdy lead. Its basically his 40 yr Old Virgin character minus the comic books. Ryan Goslings abs, like oh my God? Are they photoshopped?! Emma stone is hot. The soundtrack is really good too.
B

Barney's Version.
Paul Giamati is simply awesome. Its a good movie, kind slow moving...but Giamati and the lead lady Rosamund Pike are great in this. its about Giamatis character, spanning about 20 years and 3 marriages and how he chases down his soul mate...
B+

eeriepadave

Saw The Descendants over the weekend starring George Clooney. It was good, but I don;t think it was as good as the critics were praising it. The acting was great but there was something lacking in the story and plot.