What is the latest movie you watched and what did you think of it?

The last movie I watched was a short film called 2081. It's based off of a short story and I enjoyed it. For those who have read Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron its a must see!

2012... the visuals were okay but the storyline and acting were horrible, 2 hours of a waste IMO.

Just watched the Leap year and it was pretty good.

Clash of the Titans. Not very good :\

The Prestige.

Cinema Paradiso, IMHO Movie has got the bast ending in the movie history

Toy Story 2. Yeah, a little behind the times. ;) Not quite as good as the first but very enjoyable nonetheless. The reappearance of the little martians was especially cute.

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Just watched The Last Starfighter. And well, not the best I've seen.

Ca$h (2010) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1106860/

Overall, not a bad movie. The story is pretty simple- a struggling husband and wife find a suitcase filled with a large amount of money. The owners want it ALL back- every cent that belongs to them.

Worth watching. The action does slow at times, but it is mostly necessary for the plot. 7/10.

*note* Most site searches have trouble with the $. Search for cash and you shouldn't have too much trouble.

The Sword and the Sorcerer

If I were 16 right now, I'd say that this movie is the coolest of all time. I mean, c'mon a 3 bladed sword that can shoot 2 blades, a sorcerer that doesn't have balls as a weak spot but has them in the methaphorical sense, a girl that kicks everyone in the nuts, lots of macho stuff,... Where can you go wrong? Well, at a lot of places, but mostly it's prolly me getting older and wanting more from movies. I thought the soundtrack was good, though.

6/10

David Lynch's Blue Velvet (1986) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090756/

The film is a well known classic. If you are a true movie lover, you need to see it.

The setting gives the movie the film a bit of an outdated look. This was intentional (as is everything in a Lynch film), as it was a mid-80's film with a set in the '60s. There are strong contrasts through the entire show- innocence/cruelty, love/violence, peaceful/turmoil, many more... Look for them as you watch.

I am intentionally being vague because I don't want to give any of the film away. As with Mulholland Dr., there is plenty to explore in this film. Once you get past the surface, not all of the world- or the film is easy to view. However, can you look away?

Enjoyed it for the contrasts and certainly a precursor to American Beauty. Deserving of an 8/10.

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If I were 16 right now, I'd say that this movie is the coolest of all time. I mean, c'mon a heroine with very large breasts .

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I can't believe you dug this up out of whatever shallow grave it had been buried in but I'm impressed .:ohmy:
Having not seen it in like 20 years I forgot about the sword and the villain but I remember this scene perfectly- "That's a small threat. That's a very small threat".
You know in a lot of ways this movie is really similar to the much better known "Beastmaster" that came out around the same time but for my money at least The Sword and The Sorcerer if not a better movie ( which it is) is at least a lot more fun.And agreed for a 12-16 year old boy about the perfect movie.

DayBreakers "http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433362/" ,,, :)

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If I were 16 right now, I'd say that this movie is the coolest of all time. I mean, c'mon a heroine with very large breasts .

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I can't believe you dug this up out of whatever shallow grave it had been buried in but I'm impressed .:ohmy:
Having not seen it in like 20 years I forgot about the sword and the villain but I remember this scene perfectly- "That's a small threat. That's a very small threat".
You know in a lot of ways this movie is really similar to the much better known "Beastmaster" that came out around the same time but for my money at least The Sword and The Sorcerer if not a better movie ( which it is) is at least a lot more fun.And agreed for a 12-16 year old boy about the perfect movie.

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How could I have forgotten the breasts??!! :pinch:

I've heard of the Beastmaster when I heard of this movie too and that was when I was searching for info about fantasy movies of the 80s. There was actually a list of really bad ones, but I can't seem to find it atm. I watched some trailers and decided that this one was the one to go. Of course I have to rewatch Conan the Barbarian also.

Good to know you're impressed, but TBH I was counting on you not knowing the movie. :angry:

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I can't believe you dug this up out of whatever shallow grave it had been buried in but I'm impressed .:ohmy:
Having not seen it in like 20 years I forgot about the sword and the villain but I remember this scene perfectly- "That's a small threat. That's a very small threat".
You know in a lot of ways this movie is really similar to the much better known "Beastmaster" that came out around the same time but for my money at least The Sword and The Sorcerer if not a better movie ( which it is) is at least a lot more fun.And agreed for a 12-16 year old boy about the perfect movie.

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How could I have forgotten the breasts??!! :pinch:

I've heard of the Beastmaster when I heard of this movie too and that was when I was searching for info about fantasy movies of the 80s. There was actually a list of really bad ones, but I can't seem to find it atm. I watched some trailers and decided that this one was the one to go. Of course I have to rewatch Conan the Barbarian also.

Good to know you're impressed, but TBH I was counting on you not knowing the movie. :angry:

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Besides Beastmaster( which really ain't that bad ) who might consider giving Krull a try .Not my particular cup of tea and really 80's but it has a strong following in certain circles.(Btw interestingly all these movies also give the hero an unique "cool" weapon).
Anyway it was directed by Peter Yates who knows a thing or two about movies ( Bullit,The Friends of Eddie Coyle,The Dresser ,Breaking Away-biking racing ftw) and some truly (inadvertently) hilarious early work by Liam Neeson and Robbie Coltrane .
Other than that I really like LadyHawke (Rutger Hauer- usually the villain makes the perfect hero here and personally for sheer gorgeous I don't think anyone's ever out-done Michele Pfieffer in this )but it's "quirky " not always in a good way and more romantic than true adventure so I don't know if you'd share my opinion.
Also definitely Legend is you haven't seen it( Ridley Scott's mostly failed attempt but visually stunning nonetheless- just be sure to get the version with the Tangerine Dream soundtrack) or Labyrinth if only for David Bowie in a fright wig and - ped alert - a very young Jennifer Connelly.
And Highlander(only the original - but then "there can be only one":rolleyes:) or "now for something completely different" ( intentionally Python reference) the truly hilariously Time Bandits.

Or if you are up for animated The Last Unicorn - although the book is a million or so times better .

Or you could just watch Robin and Marion http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075147/
and see that true heroism isn't as easily defined as most movies would have you believe.

There are other films of course ,Willow ( which personally I think is a piece of shit) and Dragonslayer ( too mean-spirited and Peter McNichol of Numbers to you Ally McBeal to me fame isn't much of a hero athough like the guy who plays Ducky( David McCallum) on NCIS you will be shocked how different he looks now as opposed to when he was a young man) but I can't off the top of my head think of any others that I'd especially recommend..

If there is any chance you haven't seen it, Princess Bride http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/ belongs on that list...

I thought about adding it but it didn't seem in line with the others.Terrific movie though.
All together now "My name is Inigo Montoya . You killed my father ...."

@megabyteme watch Breaking Away or I'll kill you.

Just skipped studying for my exams to watch all 6 star wars films one after another today and last night..... *drool*

Need I say any more? :P

I tried to watch Krull and couldn't finnish it. It was just... weird. I've seen the Princess Bride. Say anything you want, but I still think Peter Falk stole the show. :lol:

I've seen legend and it all ain't bad (believe it or not, I saw it as a kid it was on on a sunday morning as part of the local kids TV show). It would have been better without Tom Cruise, lol.

I've seen the first Highlander and it is very good and Queen is one of my fav bands....

I've also seen Dragonslayer and Willow and both were not but but not good either IMO. The dragon in Dragonslayer was pretty cool though.

Ladyhawke has been on my to watch list for a while and now so is The last unicorn and Robin and Marion.

Might I suggest you guys a movie? Dragonheart. It's not great, but I thought it was pretty good.

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Might I suggest you guys a movie? Dragonheart. It's not great, but I thought it was pretty good.

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I actually really like Dragonheart .Sure some of it isn't great but the part in the rain at Avalon where Dennis Quaid regains his faith is one of my favorite scenes ever ( I know I'm lame)
Also who with an ounce sensitivity isn't moved by the ending.

And The Last Unicorn I'm telling you read the book ,it's fairly short and it while takes a few chapters to get going ( and changes tone several times ) but you won't regret it .

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@megabyteme watch Breaking Away or I'll kill you.

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I searched and could not find I'll Kill You. Any chance for a link? Sounds FAR better than that silly biking movie...

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I've found Breaking Away (actually have seen it long ago), and will give it a watch tonight.

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Might I suggest you guys a movie? Dragonheart. It's not great, but I thought it was pretty good.

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I actually really like Dragonheart .Sure some of it isn't great but the part in the rain at Avalon where Dennis Quaid regains his faith is one of my favorite scenes ever ( I know I'm lame)
Also who with an ounce sensitivity isn't moved by the ending.

And The Last Unicorn I'm telling you read the book ,it's fairly short and it while takes a few chapters to get going ( and changes tone several times ) but you won't regret it .

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I have lots of reading to do atm, but I'll remember to get the book in the summer. Thanks for the suggestion.

And one more thing, if dragons could talk, all their vioces would be that of Sean Connery. :lol:

Breaking Away (1979)

A very well done, and enjoyable "underdog" story centered in an Indiana city. Over the years, there has been a class struggle between the college kids and the working class who cut the stone to make the town what it is.

Each year, the city hosts some notable cycling events. The showdown is waged against the well-conditioned college team and the struggling to find their place, "Cutters".

Anyone who has ever realized the joys of cycling will admire several of the well-shot training scenes. Of course, like any good sports-based movie, the final race will have you rooting for the "underdogs"...

Solid 7.5/10 for enjoyable characters and good camera work.

Avatar!

(500 days of summer) Is great

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Just as well I gave up trying or I'd probably be screaming about now.

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This one hurts my brain a bit. :(

The last movie I saw and liked was The Crazies...

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3310486041/

I saw Date Night a couple of weeks ago. The movie definitely brought in some laughs. If you want to have a bit of a laugh, go ahead and see it.

KICKASS. It kicked my ass.

Hancock DVDRip XviD-ALLiANCE 3/10

Last film i saw was Monty Python - Life of brian,
Great film !!!!

"The Onion Movie" great comedy :D

"The Onion Field "better movie.Comedy not so much.:(

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Idol didn't freak out on me :(. Have I become that transparent?

No but seriously I did watch Hancock the other day. What had a decent premise and great potential was completely ruined by what seemed like two completely different storylines horribly slapped together.

The initial storyline was great and seemed pretty unique for a superhero movie (ragtag and unruly, looking to reform, etc. etc.) and made for some pretty good laughs in the beginning of the movie. Unfortunately, the "twist" that you see near the middle of the movie pretty much completely ruined the rest of it.

It wasn't that the twist itself was bad (Although I could see it coming from a mile away), the way in which was handled was absolutely terrible. It would've been nice if it was used to further explain Hancock's background, his behavior, why he's here, etc. but instead it was used to force upon a half assed love story upon us. And when these scenes are forced into the middle of a movie with absolutely no previous background or scenes to support it, it's nearly impossible for the viewers to feel any sort of connection towards it. Finally, when it shifts from a decent superhero flick into some massive almost mythological fight scene with weather controlling, exaggerated motions, random, entirely unexplained and completely out of character actions and other shit, it left me scratching my head as to what the fuck I was watching. It felt as if the movie had made an extreme left turn and never quite returned.

Another quibble I had with the movie is that it is never explained why the hell EVERYONE KEPT ON FUCKING WITH HIM. The hilarious "head up your ass" scene was a result of criminals having a bone to pick with him, and the final, "dramatic" end scene (which also, made absolutely no sense), was based on a disgruntled criminal seeking revenge. Maybe this part of the story could be further developed if they were some sort of an enemy that had knew him previously and knew some of his weaknesses, or kryptonite per say. But they were completely "normal" criminals, very keenly aware of his superhero abilities, and yet constantly sending themselves on seemingly suicidal attempts at doing some sort of harm towards. Great maybe, if every criminal mastermind in the world had suicidal tendencies and absolutely no sense of logic.

A great first half of the movie, ruined by a trudging second half that left me waiting for some redeeming quality that never came.

3/10.

Avatar 10/10

It had a good story, good characters and good action.

clash of the titan
Excellent story by the design fees

Repo Men. I felt like the movie was trying to do too much. There are loads of eye candy mixed with attempts at conveying deep moral themes, but for some reason the whole thing felt shallow. There's so much action throughout the film, but at the end (especially after that ending) I felt like 'wtf did I just watch?'.

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Idol didn't freak out on me :(. Have I become that transparent?

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As a matter of fact yes . You are about as convincing as Wil Smith pretending to be black.

Now kratos2342 is an entirely different matter . I only wish Hancock was here so that he could shove 2342's head up his ass.