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Weekend Movie Marathon
1/9 - 1/11
I have been looking forward to this weekend since I made this month's DVD order. I have a lot of movies I never seen before that I really been wanting to see for a long time now. Even though the most of these movies are superhero movies... not all of them are. Plus I may throw in a couple old favorites as well if I get the chance... so... no theme what so ever to my marathon this time. Just going by whatever mood hits at the time. So I decided on...
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Iron Man
Lift off with high-speed, high-flying action in this Ultimate 2-disc Edition that takes you inside the suit of Marvel's invincible Super Hero for the ultimate 'Iron Man' experience!
After surviving an unexpected attack in enemy territory, jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor and vows to protect the world as 'Iron Man'. Straight from the pages of the legendary comic book, 'Iron Man' is a hero who is built - not born - to be unlike any other!
My Thoughts:
I used to watch the old Iron Man cartoon all the time when I was a kid. It was always one of my favorites. So needless to say I was thrilled when I heard there was a big screen version coming out. I will admit I was concerned when I heard that Robert Downey, Jr. got the roll of Tony Stark/Iron Man.... since even though he is a decent enough actor... he never really impressed me all that much. But I must admit... I really liked him in this movie. He seemed to nail the role for me. I don't remember ever seeing the origin story of Iron Man... so I can't say how true to the comics/toons it is. But it is a movie I definitely enjoyed every second of. Sure there was some things that was really unbelievable in the storyline... like being able to create the suit he did in captivity... without the captors being any the wiser about it. But you know... I really didn't mind it. It worked for me. If there was anything in this movie that did NOT work for me it had to be the last thing Tony Stark said in the movie... at that last press conference. That to me just did not work. And should have never been added in there in my opinion. That one sentence lead to a bit of a disappointing feeling to finish the movie out with. But I am anxious on how they will continue the story. So I am hoping we see a sequel real soon!
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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If there was anything in this movie that did NOT work for me it had to be the last thing Tony Stark said in the movie... at that last press conference. That to me just did not work. And should have never been added in there in my opinion. That one sentence lead to a bit of a disappointing feeling to finish the movie out with. But I am anxious on how they will continue the story.
I have read, that in the comics, Tony Stark was a big part in a movement, which wanted to get the superheroes reveal their true identity. On that occasion, he made it publicly known, that he is Iron Man.
Did you watch until after the end credits? There is an additional scene.
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No I didn't! thanks for letting me know! I will have to watch it.... NOW! :p Damn! I usually do that the first time I watch a movie too! :slaphead:
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DAMN!!!... OK... now I REALLY can't wait for the sequel!!!!
And damn those credits was long... I felt like I was waiting forever with having it in FF mode X16 speed! :stars:
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DAMN!!!... OK... now I REALLY can't wait for the sequel!!!!
The ending does not directly hint at a sequel, but to a planned "The Avengers" movie, with Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America and Thor (planned for a 2011 release). You will see Tony Stark also at the end of the Incredible Hulk movie. So keep a look out for him ;)
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Yeah that is what I got from it as well.
I know it isn't a sequel per say... but it will feel like one to me. :P I just forgot who all was in The Avengers... so Thanks for that. :) And Cool... will be looking for him in The Incredible Hulk... That is up next anyway! ;D
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I know it isn't a sequel per say... but it will feel like one to me.
There is also a real sequel planned for 2010.
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Awesome... twice the fun! :thumbup:
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The Incredible Hulk
Academy Award® nominee Edward Norton stars as scientist Bruce Banner, a man who has been living in shadows, scouring the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with his most formidable foe: the Abomination - a nightmarish beast of pure aggression whose powers match the Hulk's own!
Also starring Liv Tyler, Oscar® nominee Tim Roth, and Oscar® winner William Hurt, The Incredible Hulk is "steeped in action and spectacular special effects" (Claudia Puig, USA Today) and delivers a mind-blowing final showdown that can only be summed up with one word... INCREDIBLE!
My Thoughts:
OK... This one I was really looking forward to. Even though I tried not to I went into it with my hopes pretty high on it. After watching this movie I can say... Finally, an Incredible Hulk movie that is worthy of the title! It seems like everything the first Hulk movie did wrong this one did right. The story is ten times better... the special effects are much better... as are the actors. The fight between The Hulk and Abomination was great... lasted just long enough. Some of these movies tend to extend that final fight longer then it should be. I went into this movie thinking this would be my favorite movie of this marathon... but after only two movies I can not say that. As much as I loved this movie... and I did love it... I enjoyed Iron Man a little bit more.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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I am glad that you liked it and that you weren't disappointed by it :)
Like you I also think that this movie did it right. This is how the first movie should have been like and the Hulk movie franchise wouldn't have such a hard standing (I think).
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I am just glad I watched them in the order I did...
It went so smoothly with first Nick Fury talking about bringing the Avengers together at the end of Iron Man... and then the end of The Incredible Hulk we have Tony Stark in search of The Hulk to join the team. It made it almost feel like The Incredible Hulk was a continuation (in a way) of Iron Man.
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Resident Evil: Degeneration
The first ever CGI Resident Evil full length feature film based on Capcom's multi-million dollar game/film franchise! A zombie attack brings chaos to Harvardville Airport. Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield - former special forces members during the Raccoon City tragedy 7 years ago - battle a rogue warrior who is seeking revenge against WilPharma and the bio-weapons industry after his family was killed in Raccoon City. The deadly G-Virus is unleashed and a new mutated monster goes on the attack.
My Thoughts:
OK... I thought it may be a good time for a bit of a change of pace. A move from Superheroes to Animated Horror. I bought this DVD purely out of curiosity. Not really knowing what to expect or if I would enjoy it. Even though I found it to be an interesting release... and have some great animation. I found the movie itself to be a bit on the slow side... but it did have some cool scenes. I am not sorry I got it... but at the same time it is not one I will watch too often.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Hancock
Academy Award® nominee Will Smith (Best Actor, The Pursuit of Happyness, 2006) stars in this action-packed comedy as Hancock, a sarcastic, hard-living and misunderstood superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public.
When Hancock grudgingly agrees to an extreme makeover from idealistic publicist Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman, Juno), his life and reputation rise from the ashes and all seems right again — until he meets a woman (2003 Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron, Best Actress, Monster) with similar powers to his and the key to his secret past.
My Thoughts:
This one was another blind buy for me. But I always thought the trailer looked awesome. Unfortunately I wouldn't go that far to describe the movie. It is a good movie I was able to enjoy.... but it is no where near the caliber of Iron Man or The Incredible Hulk. Or really any of the other big time Superhero movies I enjoy watching (Spider-Man, Batman Begins, Fantastic Four, and so on). It is definitely a different type of Superhero movie... and I do give it credit for that. I just didn't find it to be as enjoyable.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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I just didn't find it to be as enjoyable.
I almost thought as much, that this movie is not really for you. A lot of people were disappointed, as the trailer promised a different kind of movie. But I thought it was a great movie!
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yeah... that could be a big part of it now that I think about it. It really wasn't what I was expecting after watching the trailer. And like I said... it isn't a bad movie... I did enjoy it. So I am wondering if I may not enjoy it even more on the next viewing now that I know what to expect from it. Oh well... only time will tell.
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I liked approx. the first two thirds of Hancock. It started to stink when they began with that overly melodramatic resolution.
Otherwise I agree, the trailer promised indeed something entirely different.
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Once again I need to agree. It did loose a little something for me towards the ending of the movie. But that could be because I was expecting something different from the start. I may think otherwise on another viewing.
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Kindergarten Cop
A tough undercover cop (Arnold Schwarzenegger) learns more than he bargained for when he poses as a teacher to a class of unruly kids.
My Thoughts:
It has been many years since I watched this movie. So long in fact I went into it without remembering much at all about it. This is a good comedy... but not one of those laugh out loud type comedies. More of a cute movie type thing. I cracked a few smiles... but not actually laughed. Even so... I enjoyed it quite a bit. And was good to see again after all these years.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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I cracked a few smiles... but not actually laughed.
You didn't actually laugh? Damn. You're tough! ??? I'm not saying it's a fantastic movie, but it cracks me up every time and I do see it a lot. Not out of choice, but it's one of my mum's favourites and ITV2 seem to show it every other week. ::)
His partner makes it for me: "Not so tough without your car, are ya?" :laugh:
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Now that was probably the best line in the movie for me! :P
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Deadtime Stories
Your favorite nightmares come to life in a horror/fantasy salute to the age-old bedtime story ritual. Travel on a mysterious journey to a medieval world populated by blood-crazed witches, evil experiments and captive maidens.
Then from the catacombs and dark caverns of medieval Europe, you plunge into modern suburbia and the frolicsome adventures of a nubile lady jogger stalked by a savage werewolf.
Finally, sensuality becomes macabre black comedy as you follow the trail of three escaped mental patients who share a country house with a daffy murderess.
My Thoughts:
Time for a new Anthology horror. I thought I might have seen this one before... but I didn't. I must have just remembered seeing the case at the video store or something. It is a good movie.... but is far from the best anthology horror I ever seen. Really is pretty low-budget... and some of the acting left much to be desired. But it had it's moments. I think of all the stories I liked the werewolf story the best. The witch story was pretty cool as well... but the last story didn't work very well for me. It was actually more silly then anything.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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The Dark Knight
The follow-up to Batman Begins, The Dark Knight reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in his continuing war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves effective. But soon the three find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces Batman closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Heath Ledger stars as archvillain The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart plays Dent. Maggie Gyllenhall joins the cast as Rachel Dawes. Returning from Batman Begins are Gary Oldman as Gordon, Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox.
My Thoughts:
I loved Batman Begins... so I was excited to hear that they were making this sequel. I didn't realize until today that, like Batman Begins, this one is a very long movie at just over 2 and a half hours. But you wouldn't know it while watching the movie! The time flew by and before I knew it I was watching the credits roll. I liked how they did The Joker this time. Talk about a dark version! I am impressed... I think Heath Ledger easily out did Jack Nicholson in the roll. It is such a shame we can not look forward to any more from him. I am sitting here writing this review still in awe of this movie. And that is saying something because I let it all sink in... waiting almost an hour before writing up this review. I can not suggest this movie any higher! An outstanding job from everyone involved!
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Well... I think I will go ahead and call this an end to my marathon this weekend. I got to watch all the ones I really wanted to... and really had a good time this weekend. But think I am now in the mood to work on some of my TV Series again for a few days. :P