Sheogorath
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Post by Sheogorath on Sept 27, 2009 22:53:17 GMT -5
Have I watched any movies recently...?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure 10/10
It's kind of hard to believe that this movie actually put Keanu Reeves on the map. It was destined for obscurity, scrutiny, and mockery the day it was released, but the fact that I actually like this movie and feel it superior to most of Keanu Reeves' other early pictures suggests that I truly have no real taste in movies and my opinions about movies should not be taken seriously by anyone, for any reason, at any time. That, or despite the scrutiny and mockery, it's actually a good movie, take your pick. I personally think it'd be pretty cool to use a time machine of some sort to travel through time and meet famous historical people.
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Post by nandireya on Sept 28, 2009 2:19:55 GMT -5
Oh c'mon! That movie's a total classic, dude!
Poor Alex Winter never really amounted to much though...a small part as one of The Lost Boys...and that's about it. Now he's directing live action Ben 10 movies...
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Sheogorath
Kyoshi Azula
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Post by Sheogorath on Sept 29, 2009 0:58:36 GMT -5
Oh c'mon! That movie's a total classic, dude! Poor Alex Winter never really amounted to much though...a small part as one of The Lost Boys...and that's about it. Now he's directing live action Ben 10 movies... I was going for the humorist's approach. I think Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is a great movie.
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Post by nandireya on Sept 29, 2009 2:54:23 GMT -5
Yeah...it's one of my 'make me feel better when I'm feeling down' movies. It makes me smile I just bought Monsters Vs Aliens so I'll be watching that tonight.
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Sheogorath
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Post by Sheogorath on Sept 29, 2009 4:31:11 GMT -5
Yeah...it's one of my 'make me feel better when I'm feeling down' movies. It makes me smile I just bought Monsters Vs Aliens so I'll be watching that tonight. Yeah. If you'll notice, I did give it 10/10. If I didn't like it, I wouldn't have given it that score. And I've been wanting to see Monsters vs. Aliens. Maybe I'll buy it on Friday night. Maybe.
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Post by nandireya on Sept 30, 2009 3:28:45 GMT -5
Definitely...a 10 out 0f 10 is not something to hand out lightly.
Monsters Vs Aliens was quite fun...I enjoyed it...almost as much as Keifer Sutherland enjoyed recording his part (he just SOUNDS like he had so much fun!).
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Kyoshi Azula
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Post by Sheogorath on Nov 21, 2009 1:24:36 GMT -5
Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life 10/10
Thrilling, absolutely thrilling. At least, I thought it was. This is the third movie in the Diamond/ Pearl/ Platinum movie series that started with The Rise of Darkrai and continued with Giratina and the Sky Warrior, as well as being the 12th in the entire Pokemon movie series. It's evidenced that this is the third of the D/P/P movie series because there's clips from the two that preceded it and the characters have memory of things, characters, places, and events that took place in those movies. If that's not evidence that those three movies were meant to be like that, I dunno what is.
Anyway, Ash and Co. arrive in a beautiful town, but things quickly spiral out of control. Matter is disappearing and when Pikachu and Piplup are almost swallowed up, a character named Sheena appears at just the right moment and calls Dialga to come and save them. But all is not well, and it becomes apparent when Giratina appears and begins attacking Dialga. Sheena has a special power which allows her to communicate with Pokemon's hearts and when it's revealed that Giratina is too worked up for her, it takes Ash's direct interference to get it to calm down so Sheena can use her powers to convince it to stop attacking Dialga. All seems well for a time, but when the fluxuations in time and space begin again, Palkia appears of it's own volition, this time to save Dialga, who was almost swallowed up just as what almost happened to Pikachu and Piplup mere moments before. Despite the events of The Rise of Darkrai and Giratina and the Sky Warrior, all does not seem to be well between the Pokemon of Space and Time as they almost begin fighting again, but Sheena is able to use her power to convince both of them to cease agression against each other.
That's how it begins. And if I had knowledge of this movie before seeing it, I'd say I saw it all coming, but I didn't think this movie would be in English this soon, but there it is. Anyway, it goes on to reveal that the land was once almost destroyed by a meteor shower, but Arceus saved the land by destroying the largest meteor. As he was doing this, however, he was hurt and almost died, but thanks to the effort of a human who found "shards" of his power, Arceus survived, and to thank the human, Arceus took the shards that goverend the powers of Ground, Grass, Water, Electricity, and Dragon and created the Jewel of Life, which had the power to replenish the land. The human promised to return the Jewel of Life to Arceus at the time of a solar eclipse, but some time between that moment and the solar eclipse, the human betrayed Arceus and refused to return the Jewel of Life, instead springing a trap which led Arceus to become angry with all humans and Pokemon.
That's the backbone of this movie. What follows is Ash and Co.'s attempts to go back in time to right the wrong while Arceus does battle with Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina in the modern day. It should be noted I think that Dialga is knocked out relatively early in the fight and uses the last of its conscious power to send Ash and Co. back in time to do that.
All in all, it's a pretty good movie. Had me begging for a commercial that never came when 10 o'clock rolled round. Didn't come til 10:09, and I'm like "Bugger." because by then what I need to do at 10 had already been done. And this movie has me thinking of getting all three D/P/P movies on DVD. In my opinion, they're the best Pokemon movies out so far.
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Post by asian malaysian on Nov 23, 2009 0:56:30 GMT -5
Zombieland gets a full 10/10!
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Post by Sheogorath on Nov 23, 2009 1:55:00 GMT -5
The Blind Side 10/10
Yeah, Sandra Bullock's new one. But this is no mere movie. It's based on actual events, and those are usually the best ones. Usually, I've never seen one I didn't like, but that doesn't mean I never will. Anyway, imagine if you will being so disadvantaged that you don't have a bed to sleep in despite having a roof over your head most nights and not even knowing how old you really are because there are no records of you in any form anywhere. That's how life was for Baltimore Ravens 2009 Draft pick and rookie Michael Oher (Pronounced Oar). Attending school sporting events to scrounge up food and spending all night at a laundromat because he had nowhere else to go was a way of life for him. His only earthly posessions were the clothes on his back and a spare shirt. A dismal existence, but that's all he knew.
It changed, however, Leigh Anne Tuohy (Tooie) and her family let him stay the night, and wound up adopting him after some time. At one point, when he was asked if he'd like to officially become a member of the family, he replied, "I thought I already was." This family became a true family to him in such a short time that when an event caused him to run away to his old neighborhood, an event there made him realise that no matter what, this family that adopted him at the age of 18 really did have his best interest at heart.
As it turned out, he scored abysmally on a form of test in all areas but one, Protective Instincts, where he scored in the 98 percentile, as apposed to single digit percentiles in other areas. His protective instincts became apparent when he was driving his adoptive younger brother to the store to pick up a game. They were in an accident and without thinking, Michael put his arm out to stop the airbag so the boy wouldn't be seriously hurt. As luck would have it, the boy wasn't, but Michael's adoptive mother saw in him the potential to be an effective football player, and sure enough, once he had gotten his grades up, he was allowed to train, which also took some doing. His protective instincts were such that he was good at the position. Really good. So good that in his first actual game, by the time he got it, he blocked the other player all the way back to the guard rail and put him over, saying when questioned about it, "I was taking him to the bus, Coach. Cause it's time for him to go home."
I can't say movies based on actual events are my absolute favorite kinds of movies, but I do like them a lot better than certain other genres, if you want to call movies like this their own genre. Either way, you can't make up this kind of entertainment, and while I wonder just how much of it was changed explicitly for the movie (And naturally, they can't fit every single day of those six or so years between when it all began and his drafting into the NFL), it's a great movie all the same and I reccomend everybody go see it. It carries a message, I think, and what I took away from it was this: Things could be bad, yes, and even when they're bad, they could get a lot worse, but sometimes, you get lucky and someone or something comes along and over time, things get a lot better. They did for Michael Oher.
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Post by Mari on Dec 2, 2009 9:36:40 GMT -5
Cheech & Chong LOL
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Post by Ana on Dec 18, 2009 14:16:46 GMT -5
The Princess and The Frog 10/10
The overall story wasn’t too original (duh, Disney Princess formula) but it had original elements that made it work. Tiana was actually hard working and determined to reach her dreams. Further more, Tiana and Naveen had serious chemistry. She had a present and supportive mother, a rich friend that was actually sweet, and an animal sidekick that was level headed.
The Muppet Christmas Carol 10/10
I don't know if this makes sense but: this isn't one of the best Muppet movies but the Muppets make this one of best versions of a Chrismas Carol. I mean, they are not the stars but they really add to the scenes they're in. Gonzo is an awesome narrator (this was also the first time he paired up with Rizzo <3), Robin is heart breaking as Tiny Tim, and the Muppet music just makes the whole thing work.
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Post by o8jedi on Dec 20, 2009 0:14:19 GMT -5
DOUBLE FEATURE:
Avatar (2009, Cameron) -- 8.7/10
James Cameron had spent the last twelve years lying in wait for the time to debut his most complex project since Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Not only does Avatar feature his signature flair for the extravagant, it brings to the fore how far visual effects technology has come since then. This is a technical high-water mark. Not since Star Wars (1977, Lucas) has a film so thoroughly blurred the line between reality and fantasy. If you allow yourself to buy into the immersive world of Pandora, you will not be disappointed.
Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is a disabled marine who is replacing his twin brother in a corporate project on the distant world of Pandora. The planet is rich in deposits of a rare metal called unobtainium (*groan* evidently the Earth's core has stopped rotating again...). Unfortunately, the planet is populated by a primitive race called the Na'vi, blue-skinned humanoids with tails. The atmosphere is unbreathable to humans and they are forced to either travel in their vehicles, wear special masks, or operate genetically modified Avatars, crafted from the DNA of their user and Na'vi DNA.
A group of scientists, lead by the project's founder and Na'vi expert Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver), are attempting to make a diplomatic agreement with the Na'vi to allow humanity access to the resource below. They are on a strict timetable, though, as both the corporate leader (Giovanni Ribisi) and the leader of the mercenary defense force (Stephen Lang) are anxious to get to the material, regardless of the cost.
While using an Avatar, Jake encounters Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), a Na'vi princess who has never encountered someone as brave as he is. As Jake ingratiates himself into Na'vi culture, their bond together begins to grow stronger and his allegiance begins to come into question.
This plot is nothing new. A film released earlier this year entitled Battle For Terra follows the exact same structure and deals with the same themes of imperialism and the clash of cultures. Even if the structure has been beaten like a dead horse, Avatar manages to find a way to make it its own. That can rarely be said of many films nowadays.
What makes this film stellar is the visceral nature of the world and its inhabitants. The biology is simultaneously beautiful to behold, instantly recognizable to real-world analogues, and so finely detailed they are tangible. Furthermore, the performance-capture technology behind the Na'vi provides a subtlety to their expressions that, up until now, was almost impossible to capture through traditional CGI methods.
Furthermore, this film demands that it is watched in 3-D. The film was shot with stereoscopic cameras so as to better mimic human eyes and the effects it creates also adds to the visual splendor. At times, it can be difficult to navigate around as focusing on an intentionally out-of-focus part of the frame can mess with your mind, however if 3-D was factored in during the production, you should pay the extra few dollars to watch it in its preferred medium.
Expect this film to clean house come Oscar season, specifically for the technical awards. In fact, don't be surprised if this garners a Special Achievement Oscar, an honor that hasn't been given out since Toy Story (1995) and awarded to its director John Lasseter. Avatar is simultaneously incredible to behold and scary to contemplate the implications. James Cameron has entered a brave new world of filmmaking. Who knows what the future will hold. Either way, it'll be a fun ride.
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The Princess and the Frog (2009, Clements and Musker) -- 8.75/10
In 2004, The Walt Disney Company closed their hand-drawn animation department citing the growing popularity of computer-animated films, especially from a rapidly-expanding company called Pixar. The studio executives soon realized the error of their ways, recognizing that what they had been sorely lacking was not fancy technology but good stories. With a new process in hand, they rebooted the division and churned out The Princess and the Frog. For those of us who grew up on films like The Lion King (1994, Allers and Minkoff), Aladdin (1992, Clements and Musker), and Beauty and the Beast (1991, Trousdale and Wise), this will be more than a wonderful nostalgia trip; it will be a sign that hand-drawn animation is back at Disney, ready to give your (eventual) children the same great feelings you had as a child.
In the beginning of the 1920s in New Orleans, Louisiana, young Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is working multiple shifts, saving her tip money so she can open a restaurant and realize her late father's dreams. After getting a request to cater her longtime friend and sugar heiress Charlotte (Jennifer Cody)'s reception of Maldonian Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos), she can finally afford a location, however she is dismayed when the real estate agents inform her that another buyer has stepped in. After making a wish on the Evening Star for a way to get the extra money, a frog appears before her, reminding her of the story of the Frog Prince. Tiana is shocked to discover that this frog can talk and that he is, in reality, Prince Naveen.
It turns out, that, while taking in the jazz scene in the city, the Prince and his butler Lawrence (Peter Bartlett) made a deal with the Shadowman of Voodoo, personified by the fortune teller Dr. Facilier (Keith David). Because of his bounding lifestyle, Naveen is turned into a frog while Lawrence, tired of being ordered around, will assume Naveen's form by wearing a talisman filled with the Prince's blood. In exchange, Lawrence will wed Charlotte and hand over a portion of the fortune to The Shadowman.
Naveen convinces Tiana to kiss him, thereby breaking the spell, in exchange for funding her restaurant. Unfortunately, the plan backfires; rather than changing Naveen back into a human, Tiana gets turned into a frog herself. The two flee into the bayou and befriend the trumpet-playing alligator Louis (Michael-Leon Wooley) and the Cajun firefly Ray (longtime Disney voice actor Jim Cummings). Together, the four seek to try and return Tiana and Naveen back to their human forms and stop the Shadowman from taking control of the wayward souls of New Orleans.
This twist on a commonly-known fairy tale seems like the folks at Disney haven't missed a beat in those five years. The visuals are classic Disney and the message of hard work and determination is a very welcome one in today's times (a far cry from the "Someday, my prince will come" mentality of the 1930s). What's very surprising is the ending, which may very well include an emotional moment on par with Bambi (1942, Hand) and Old Yeller (1957, Stevenson). While there are a few clunkers of songs, all composed by Randy Newman, it captures the feel of 1920s jazz and Louisiana folk music, further adding to the atmosphere. In short, go see this film; your inner child will thank you for it.
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Sheogorath
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Post by Sheogorath on May 19, 2010 17:09:26 GMT -5
The Condemned 9/10
Maybe a 10, but it was on cable, and movies like that, you just know that cable ruins in some way or another big time.
Anyway, it's been out for a while, since 2007 or something like that, and it stars WWE Legend Stone Cold Steve Austin as Jack, a condemned man among others (hence the title) released from prison to fight to the death in a Battle Royale-style competition broadcast over the internet where only one person is allowed to walk away with their sentence commuted. They are forced to fight by having bombs strapped to their ankles, which would detonate a number of ways: By not having a winner determined within the 30 hour time limit, in which all would have lost. By removing a clip which would cut the time down from however many hours that remained to a ten-second delay. Or if the competitors were try to remove the bombs.
Now I think it should be noted that I absolutely hate the premise of Battle Royale, even though I have written a story or two like that myself. It works here on so many levels, however, because for one thing, rather than being children forced into some sick government test, it's adults who may or may not have deserved to be in prison who were going to be executed anyway fighting for their freedom.
Anybody else who watched Stone Cold fight in the 90s and early millennium knows that this movie and his newest one out later this year are movies in which someone like his character from wrestling would be right at home in. Indeed, the character Jack in this and the character he plays in his other movie are almost carbon copies of the character he played on TV in attitude, but at the same time still very, very different.
I like this movie because it's an action movie, and there are plenty of fight scenes, and because unlike many action movies before or since, even when nothing's going on, there's something going on. For example, all is not entirely well with the group that set up the competition and broadcast. Also, Jack's wife learns that he's competing and hopes seemingly against hope that he's able to come home.
In closing, it's not a movie for evereybody, as not everybody likes action movies. It is in my opinion, however, one of the better recent action movies, even if the critics, who never know anything about movies to begin with, didn't think so, so I do suggest it to anybody who likes action movies.
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Post by GROOONK'D on May 22, 2010 17:46:44 GMT -5
Avatar: 9.5/10
Why? Because it's awesome. I've seen it 15 times
I guess I have a thing for things named "Avatar"
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Post by Mari on May 26, 2010 21:05:22 GMT -5
Avatar: 9.5/10 Why? Because it's awesome. I've seen it 15 times I guess I have a thing for things named "Avatar" Logical
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