DVD Reviews => Movie Reviews => Topic started by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 11, 2009, 01:33:12 AM
Title: Addicted2comics(:P)'s Official Review Thread!!!
Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 11, 2009, 01:33:12 AM
Hey Everybody! ;D Once being here, I figure the hardest thing to do is to make a review for something that's already been done and not feel like you're copying the movies around you, or keep track of what you've already done! So I'm taking a load off my trouble and making a thread for all the reviews I'm doing here. To kick it off, a personal favorite of mine recently seen in school for the technology class, Iron Man!! :yahoo:
(http://travelblog.portfoliocollection.com/FeaturedImage/iron%20man.jpg) Iron Man: The Movie
Description: Tony Stark is the complete playboy who also happens to be an engineering genius. While in Afghanistan demonstrating a new missile he's captured and wounded. His captors want him to assemble a missile for them but instead he creates an armored suit and a means to prevent his death from the shrapnel left in his chest by the attack. He uses the armored suit to escape. Back in the U.S. he announces his company will cease making weapons and he begins work on an updated armored suit only to find that Obadiah Stane, his second in command at Stark industries has been selling Stark weapons to the insurgents. He uses his new suit to return to Afghanistan to destroy the arms and then to stop Stane from misusing his research.
My Thoughts: This was my second introduction to Iron Man, the first being the Iron Man: Armored Adventures t.v. series. The movie was very enjoyable, and from what I heard it actually stuck very close to the comics. However, watching the series first I keep expecting Pepper to jabber on like a maniac! There was lots of action, lots of humor, but the best part in my opinion is a toss-up between where Roadie foun out it was Iron Man being chased by the government planes or when he simply said, "Let's face it, this isn't the worst you've caught me doing." If you've never seen it, trust me, it's hilarious in the context and I highly recommend it. I give this movie a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 11, 2009, 02:15:57 AM
Good job hun! :thumbup:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 11, 2009, 02:18:26 AM
Thanks, but you gotta show me how to make those pictures for the ratings sometime! ;)
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Post by: snowcat on December 11, 2009, 09:01:32 AM
Nice review! My first experience of Ironman was through the comics too! I enjoyed reviewing the movie!
Thanks, but you gotta show me how to make those pictures for the ratings sometime! ;)
I will set you up with a txt file you can just copy and past into your posts :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 14, 2009, 12:19:17 AM
Glad to hear you liked it Emma. Over the weekend, I saw a movie that is an instant clasic family-comedy TV movie, so I know you guys would like to hear about it! :clap:
Description:Drake and Josh get jobs at the mall, one as Santa Claus and the other as his assistant. While working, they meet a less-fortunate girl and makes her a promise that this will be the best Christmas ever, or face jail time.
My Thoughts:I was always a fan of the Drake & Josh tv show, and equally a fan of Miranda Cosgrove's (Meghan in the movie) new show iCarly.This movie came out last year and came out on DVD. I thought it was really funny despite what I've read in reviews of other sites. Some real highlights were Drake Bell and the foster kids singing 12 Days of Christmas and Jingle Bells in a real modern style.
From Josh's cellmate, to the foreign kid whom nobody knows what language he' speaking, to Josh falling off the top of a tree, to an officer and his pet monkey, I think this movie spreads a clear message across of Christmas being a season of giving, and that combined with the hilarity is enough for me to give it a 4 out of 5. It in some aspects didn't match with the continuity of the show (like using the old theater when it burned down in Really Big Shrimp) but that's ok. :thumbup:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 14, 2009, 01:14:48 AM
That is one I been a little curious about... but I never watched the series... so... :shrug:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 14, 2009, 01:23:56 AM
I think you'd like it. Alot of laughs, and you can fast-forward through the performances if you want.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 14, 2009, 01:25:23 AM
Uh-oh... must be heavy on the music! :slaphead:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 14, 2009, 01:31:16 AM
not at all!
just goes through 12 days of christmas and jingle bells. once at a party and once when Christmas caroling.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 14, 2009, 01:33:19 AM
ok :)
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Post by: snowcat on December 14, 2009, 10:04:28 AM
...Ok, im going to admit it.... I love Drake and Josh! When I was little the Amanda Show and they were both on that, my parents hated the Amanda Show but, ...Years later Drake and Josh started... Its one my guilty pleasure (the other maybe Spongebob?)I watched this Christmas movie last night, I quite enjoyed it, its very strange and I think has a more grown up tone then the series did, although this was made a while after the series ended.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 14, 2009, 10:37:59 PM
Glad to here you liked it. :)
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Post by: MEJHarrison on December 15, 2009, 07:36:32 PM
My boys watched it over the weekend, but I was super sick and don't remember much of it at all. Plus I'm more of an iCarly fan. :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 15, 2009, 08:03:25 PM
OMG... please tell me not Mark! I cannot stand iCarly! I tease Britt about it all the time because she likes it so much! :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 15, 2009, 10:43:00 PM
iCarly is an awesome & funny show!
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Post by: snowcat on December 15, 2009, 11:01:17 PM
Im not a big fan of Icarly I have to say :p Its just not as funny as Drake and Josh
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Post by: Critter on December 16, 2009, 12:02:06 AM
iCarly, Drake and Josh.. I don't even know any of these shows!. It's been ages since I was able to watch Nickelodeon shows. I do like some nicktoons though. CatDog, Ahh Real Monsters, The Angry Beavers, Rocko's Modern Life, Invader Zim, Avatar: The Last Airbender. In fact now that I think about it, almost all of my favourite western animation cartoons are nicktoons. Man I wish I had the Nickelodeon channel.
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Post by: snowcat on December 16, 2009, 12:09:03 AM
Most of those are not shown any more.
Spongebob is probably the only nicktoon shown regularly over here.
I always liked Doug, Hey Arnold, Rocko's Modern Life, CatDog, Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy, Kablam, As Told by Ginger and Invader Zim... I really enjoy SpongeBob too but I think its because it reminds me so much of Ren and Stimpy.
I generally don't watch Nickelodeon any more, I flick past it most of the time. In the 90's I loved it for all the above shows and the live action ones, Keenan and Kel, Sabrina, Sister Sister, The Amanda Show, Alex Mack, Pete and Pete heck even Are you Afraid of the Dark?
the presenters on the UK nick were amazing, most of which have gone on to be comedians on terrestrial TV... I don't think UK Nick has presenters at the moment :S
I miss 90's Nickelodeon.
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Post by: Critter on December 16, 2009, 12:13:25 AM
You're right, 90's Nicktoons were legendary. Although there are a few newer ones I like as wel.... Fairly Odd Parents anyone? :bag:
I never actually had the Nickelodeon channel but they used to show some of the shows on other channels over here. Out of all those live-action ones you just mentioned I have only seen The Amanda Show, Alex Mack (was that the girl who could turn into silver goo?) and Are You Afraid of the Dark? From memory I liked them all but I haven't seen them in ages.
I wish they still showed 90's nicktoons. Can we get them on DVD?
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Post by: snowcat on December 16, 2009, 12:19:41 AM
I did not like Faiirly odd parents... I didnt really like anything Post Rocket Power until Spongebob.... I don't like anything post Spongebob except Invader Zim
Amazon.com do have a CDR service, you can order certain seasons of things and "best ofs" they create a DVDR and send it to you.
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Rockos-Modern-Life/dp/B001EHDSRU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1260919060&sr=8-1 Little bit expensive if you ask me, especially for something thats not an official DVD.
Rocko is not on real DVD just this best of format.... there are many bootleg versions available around... and that website where you vote for the TV series you want on DVD has rocko quite high... im holding out for them to make some noise. Daria is finally getting a DVD release next year it was there top request for a while...
Id also like to see some 90s Cartoon Network shows on DVD. Cow and Chicken, Two Stupid Dogs, I R Baboon..
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Post by: Critter on December 16, 2009, 12:26:43 AM
Rocko's was great but I hate best of DVD's. Why can't they just release whole seasons. Another great cartoon that I wish would be released on DVD is Animals of Farthing Wood.
Avatar The Last Airbender, Fairly Odd Parents and Invader Zim are the only post 90's nicktoons I like. Avatar really surprised me actually, I wasn't expected much from the show but I found myself hooked and watching every episode. It was heavily influenced by Asian culture and many people actually confuse it for anime, despite the obvious visual differences.
I'm glad Daria is getting released, I used to have some crappy qaulity downloads of it but I really want it on DVD. It's such a popular show I'm surprised it took them so long actually to get the DVD's.
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Post by: snowcat on December 16, 2009, 12:33:29 AM
I didn't like Avatar, I found it boring, it was like Dragonball Z ... the same thing happening for a silly amount of episodes. I could watch an episode and by the time it had finished the plot had not furthered ¬_¬
Suppose we just gotta hope Nick releases them after all.... Spongebob is getting season box set releases.
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Post by: Critter on December 16, 2009, 12:37:53 AM
Quote
it was like Dragonball Z ... the same thing happening for a silly amount of episodes.
Hahaha if you don't like that then here is a warning for you... NEVER watch Naruto. Out of every show I have ever watched nothing is more repetitive and drawn out than this show. I haven't watched Dragonball so I'm not sure if it's as bad but Naruto is about 70% flashbacks in every episode. Basically after you've watched it a while you feel like you have seen every scene 500 times becuase they keep showing it over and over. Drives me insane.
Funnily enough I actually found the plot of Avatar to be quite compelling and fast paced most of the time. Maybe I've just had my fair share of ultra slow shows like the one I mentioned above.
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Post by: snowcat on December 16, 2009, 12:40:21 AM
...I have be for warned that naruto is 90% filler... I can't stand filler. Dragonball z had entire episodes of characters standing on the spot talking to each other and screaming :/
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Post by: Critter on December 16, 2009, 12:42:38 AM
Haha that's exactly like Naruto, so far I have watched 63 episodes out of 220 (don't ask me why I keep watching, I think I'm just determined to beat it) but they can have single fights that can last up to (or over) 10 episodes. They might actually attack each other every few episodes but the rest is just flashbacks and drawn out conversations.
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Post by: MEJHarrison on December 16, 2009, 08:42:41 PM
OMG... please tell me not Mark! I cannot stand iCarly! I tease Britt about it all the time because she likes it so much! :laugh:
I afraid so! :hysterical:
Of course I'm sure I'd never watch it if I had 100% control over the TV. But the boys like it, so it's on frequently. And unlike some of the other stuff they watch, I don't mind sitting down and watching if it happens to be on. Of all the various shows they watch, it's probably my favorite. Of course when they're in bed, the channel gets changed. :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 16, 2009, 11:58:44 PM
:o
a thread can get long in one day. Um...I'll be posting a new review in a day or two, so school and Christmas decorating/writing permits.
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Post by: Najemikon on December 17, 2009, 12:50:49 AM
We can be a talkative bunch, Brittany, so don't be surprised if a dedicated review thread starts to go off at a tangent! ;) And don't be afraid to start off such tangents in other peoples threads too, especially as the movie reviews are indexed anyway, so they won't get lost.
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Post by: Achim on December 17, 2009, 05:33:42 AM
a thread can get long in one day. Um...I'll be posting a new review in a day or two, so school and Christmas decorating/writing permits.
You've ain's seen nothing yet.
I don't think here, but on another forum some of us frequent you sometimes get a thread up to 10 pages per day!
(click to show/hide)
Although, just as often abot half the posts in those threads were from just one person :laugh:
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Post by: Jimmy on December 17, 2009, 06:27:01 AM
It's an official rule? When the secret rules committee had decided this? Do I need to start a thread asking to update the rules?
;D
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Post by: Kathy on December 17, 2009, 09:15:43 AM
What's a "rule"? :laugh:
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Post by: Dragonfire on December 19, 2009, 06:56:01 AM
We have rules? When did that happen? ;)
I watch Spongebob sometimes. I loved Rocko's Modern Life. I still find it on every so often when I check Nicktoons..though I keep forgetting which channel that is.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 20, 2009, 03:19:35 AM
(http://www.thevine.com.au/resources/imgdetail/110609100552_land-of-the-lost-movie-revi.jpg) Land of the Lost
Description:On his latest expedition, Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his research assistant and a redneck survivalist. In this alternate universe, the trio make friends with a primate named Chaka, their only ally in a world full of dinosaurs and other fantastic creatures.
My Thoughts: It was great, very hilarious in the begining. They changed a lot of things up which is fine. It had a lot of jokes which I really wouldn't find all that funny, considering the two making jokes are adult men, so there really wouldn't be a basis of relating to it, but a lot was funny, like at one point Rick was eaten by "Grumpy" and then pooped out! For these reasons I will give it a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: snowcat on December 20, 2009, 10:52:21 AM
:thumbup: Grumpy is one of my favourite characters!
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 21, 2009, 04:20:16 AM
cool, I'm planning on hitting some Christmas shows tomorrow.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 21, 2009, 07:03:39 PM
Ok, this disc comes with two Christmas Specials, so I'll review them both at once! :P
(http://www.keyframeonline.com/piq/animprofile/frwintr_a.jpg)(http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Imported/ShowPix/R/2006/2006_11/twas-night-before-christmas.jpg) Frosty's Winter Wonderland/Twas the Night Before Christmas
Plot: Frosty has returned from the North Pole and feels lonely as he watches the children retreat inside -- where he'd melt -- each night. So the kids build him a snow-wife named Crystal and a snow parson to marry them. Meanwhile jealous ice-blue Jack Frost tries to quash Frosty's popularity with the children, but finds out it's not as easy as it looks.
In Twas the Night Before Christmas, Scrooge-like Albert Mouse, who calls Christmas "a fradulent myth" and intercepts letters to Santa Claus written by the Children of Junctionville.The skeptical rodent must be brought to his senses "and let up a little on the wonder why."
My Thoughts: Frosty is a cute little story hear where he takes a wife, and it's kinda fun watching Jack Frost trying to take up all the attention. All the same, it's geared toward the younger crowd, classic it may be, so I think all I can give that piece is a 3 out of 5.
In Twas the Night Before Christmas, it's cool how it's reaching a new generaion for kids to understand Scrooge, and at the same time being comical, talking mice and all. It's real cute seeing the people trying to make Santa happy, but still a little juvenile for my taste, though it's wonderful and traditional around Christmas, earns a 3.5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 21, 2009, 08:41:59 PM
(http://www.homevideos.com/movies-covers/TheGrinch.jpg) Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Plot: The classic story of a creature in Whovile who plots to stop Christmas from coming, brought to life by none other than Jim Carrey.
My Thoughts: First let me start off by saying Jim Carrey is one of my favorite comedy actors ever. I like how the writers went into the Grinch's past, explained why he hated Christmas, and gave him a love life. It was hilarious at every turn in my opinion, but nothing really made me laugh out loud.I'll give this movie a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: Critter on December 21, 2009, 10:49:03 PM
I was never a fan of any Grinch film adaptions, especially this one. Not that I don't like the story, it's just.... his fingers are so creepy :bag:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 21, 2009, 11:24:47 PM
:laugh:
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Post by: snowcat on December 21, 2009, 11:30:31 PM
I remember how this film came out around the same time as Shrek. I remember my aunt getting it for my cousins and they hated it, they told her to swap it for Shrek so she gave it to us and bought them Shrek.
Hmm, its so, so. I think Carey is very hit and miss sometimes, I prefer his serious roles though :p Eternal Sunshine is my favourite film hes been in.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 21, 2009, 11:34:18 PM
I always liked the more comedic roles myself. One of my favorites is Liar, Liar.
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Post by: snowcat on December 21, 2009, 11:40:03 PM
Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, Ace Ventura and Batman Forever are the only comedic performances I enjoyed of his, these are also films I associate heavily with my childhood and when my cousins came to visit every weekend.
I think ive said before that Batman Forever is my favourite Batman film.
... Unfortunately, I don't know If I like him in the films or if I like the films for sentimental reasons. either way, I did not like Christmas Carol :tease:
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Post by: Critter on December 21, 2009, 11:45:50 PM
Ive never really liked Jim Careys comedic roles. In fact I don't like him in much apart from Eternal Sunshine.
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Post by: Tom on December 21, 2009, 11:48:35 PM
My favorite Carey role is still "Truman Show". Shortly after that "Eternal Sunshine".
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Post by: Critter on December 21, 2009, 11:52:02 PM
I still haven't seen Truman Show :bag:, shocking I know. I will have to check it out some time.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 21, 2009, 11:53:56 PM
I haven't seen Truman Show in a long time! I enjoyed it though. Hmmm... maybe this weekend I should have a Jim Carey marathon? :P
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Post by: snowcat on December 21, 2009, 11:55:24 PM
Haha, maybe you should Pete. I watched the Truman show on VHS, I own the DVD... its one I haven't watched yet :-[
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 22, 2009, 12:01:37 AM
Well... lets see... for Jim Carey I have...
- Batman Forever - Bruce Almighty - The Dead Pool (I believe a small role?) - Earth Girls are Easy - How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Britt's but she been wanting me to watch it) - Liar Liar - The Majestic (Never Seen) - Man on the Moon - The Mask - Once Bitten - The Truman Show
Could make for a fun marathon :P
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Post by: Tom on December 22, 2009, 12:03:51 AM
Oh, I forgot "Man on the Moon"! This is my favorite Jim Carrey role. Maybe tied with "Truman Show".
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Post by: snowcat on December 22, 2009, 12:05:11 AM
I have just bought "Earth Girls are Easy" very cheap, I hope I enjoy it :p I like Jeff Goldblum.
as for a Series of Unfortuanate Events... >:( I was so annoyed at this film! I loved the books, and this kind of ruins it... they also made sure they could not make book 4 into a film... I think they were planning on just making the one.
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Post by: Tom on December 22, 2009, 12:06:15 AM
- The Majestic (Never Seen) - Man on the Moon - The Truman Show
Could make for a fun marathon :P
I would be particularly interested in your opinion of those. Maybe it will get me to watch "The Majestic" again. I have seen this one only once. I remember enjoying it overall, but it was long and too slow for my taste.
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Post by: Kathy on December 22, 2009, 12:11:03 AM
:o No one liked "In Living Color"?!? :o
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 22, 2009, 12:11:33 AM
The length is what kept me from watching it for so long. I have had it in my collection for years!
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Post by: snowcat on December 22, 2009, 12:14:00 AM
OK so I looked In Living Colour up and whilst I don't think it was ever shown over here, I seem to remeber Jim Carey doing some stand up years ago that I found quite funny....
:laugh: Im so picky with my comedy!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 22, 2009, 12:17:04 AM
I always liked Fire Marshal Bill on In Living Color! :laugh:
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Post by: snowcat on December 22, 2009, 12:18:51 AM
He reprised that character at the end of Liar Liar right?
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 22, 2009, 12:33:50 AM
It has been a long time since I seen Liar Liar... but I don't remember that at least.
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Post by: snowcat on December 22, 2009, 12:37:19 AM
I remember my cousin saying that the fire marshal in the final scene was from some sketch show :S I just assumed it was that.
...he doesn't actually speak I believe.
the scene where everyone is surrounding Jim Carey on the floor, right at the end :S uhh... now im not sure, ill have to take a look now :laugh:
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Post by: snowcat on December 22, 2009, 12:42:36 AM
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Post by: addicted2dvd on December 22, 2009, 12:45:08 AM
LOL... that is cool... but I would have never noticed it while watching the movie. I tend not to pay to much attention to the crowd behind the main scene like that.
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Post by: snowcat on December 22, 2009, 12:48:07 AM
Haha, me and my cousins used to play this game where we would name the background characters so when they appeared again in the film we could say
"Weird person wearing a woolly jumper, is back!" (for instance :P) They spent alot of time in America when I was little so I guess it came from that... but I did not think anything of it until you mentioned the characters name.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 24, 2009, 02:40:30 PM
two threads of chatting about three actors(actresses)? LOL, have fun, I'll be gone for a while! :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 04, 2010, 03:18:19 AM
ok, well school's coming and I'm watching The Spectacular Spider-Man with Dad, so the Wolverine review will be some time over the weekend. Wish I could fit in both, but I'm also a writer so....
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Post by: snowcat on January 04, 2010, 10:42:16 AM
Good luck with that! I tend to find everything slows down during college, but I made it part of my list of new years resolutions to write more reviews :P
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 07, 2010, 12:58:52 AM
Hey! Had some spare time, watched this again, decided to tell ya what I think.
The Plot:After seeking to live a normal life, Logan sets out to avenge the death of his girlfriend by undergoing the mutant Weapon X program and becoming Wolverine.
My Thoughts:I thought this movie was amazing in theaters, but watching it again and me now being a comic book geek, I fully understand what's happening here. It was cool how they introduced terms like adamantium, Weapon X, and such so new guys can understand it. It also had funny moments. Some things did bug me though, like the way DeadPool had so many powers, his skin was normal compared to what it should be, and they sewed his mouth shut. (which is ripped open in the end.)All the same the action was awesome, and I'm guessiung they'll go deeper in the 2011 DeadPool movie, so I can forgive that. I think it's real cool how they fit in Gambit, Professor X, Emma Frost, and Cyclops too. The moon/wolverine story Logan's girlfriend told him was a little on the corny side, but it later plays a major part in the story, so I can forgive that too. The way they condensed the characters, along with the humor, romance, action, and overall coolness, I gotta give this 5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 07, 2010, 09:01:22 AM
As you can see Britt couldn't wait till this weekend... so she watched the movie with her uncle last night. :P
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Post by: Achim on January 07, 2010, 09:48:53 AM
It's Hugh Jackman! How could she possibly wait :devil:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 07, 2010, 12:36:09 PM
::) Don't give him ideas!
But When I first watched it in thaters, I didn't know what all was going on.Now that I'm reading more comics, I think I really fully understand it now. Problem was I didn't recognize Wade when I saw him, I mean, all those powers and katanas shoved up his arms? It just really confused me when I was watching it first time, but the more you watch a movie, the more you uncover about it, at least that's what I find.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 07, 2010, 12:58:28 PM
It's Hugh Jackman! How could she possibly wait :devil:
Oh so that is what it was... huh? :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 08, 2010, 02:16:49 AM
:devil: :devil: You never frame a girl in front of her father! Muhahahaha!!! :devil: :devil:
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Post by: Rogmeister on January 08, 2010, 02:21:56 AM
I saw Hugh Jackman on The Jay Leno Show last night. He was juggling flaming batons... :laugh: My brother has that Wolverine movie on blu-ray. Maybe he'll show it to me someday.
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Post by: Critter on January 08, 2010, 03:12:05 AM
That Wolverine film has been annoying me becuase I wanted to buy X-Men 1-3 on DVD boxset but now they only have box sets of 4 with Wolverine in it :(. I really wanted just the three originals in one set not including any of the 'origins' films as they are still making those I think I don't buy box sets of things that are still coming. I would have preffered if they kept the three originals as the set then maybe after more origin films are released they could put them in a set as well. But no, they had to go and blow all my great plans :redcard:
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Post by: snowcat on January 08, 2010, 08:42:46 AM
...They sell boxsets of the first three all over the internet.
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Post by: Critter on January 08, 2010, 11:59:57 AM
Ah damn I hate internet buying, I'm more of the type to go into stores and hand over cash with someone. Although I have on occaision used the net for the more pesky DVD's.
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Post by: goodguy on January 08, 2010, 04:34:30 PM
Ah damn I hate internet buying, I'm more of the type to go into stores and hand over cash with someone.
I'm the complete opposite. It must have been years that I've bought a DVD offline.
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Post by: Dragonfire on January 08, 2010, 09:31:39 PM
I get most of my DVDs online....I can usually find good prices. I'll pick up some in local stores too when I find good prices...like the cheap $5 DVDs in Walmart.
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Post by: snowcat on January 08, 2010, 09:37:51 PM
I also buy most things on line from Play.com Although I do make the occasional trip to Blockbuster to take advantage of there 3 for £10 offer :D
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Post by: Jimmy on January 08, 2010, 09:54:12 PM
I buy in store very rarely... I prefer online since the store doesn't really have what I want in stock (of course for those who watch only Hollywood crap this isn't a problem) and have to order anyway wich take longer than order online, they overcharged (try to buy something regular at Future Shop, Archambault or HMV), they charge taxes (I don't pay them when I buy from the US or from England) and I couldn't care less to interact with a real person who don't care about his job anyway...
Sophie you sure block yourself from a lot of films and good price by not buying online...
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Post by: snowcat on January 08, 2010, 10:12:07 PM
Another thing I find as well as choice on the net is price, Ive bought DVDs for less then £2 on the net... and seen them in shops for £5+
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Post by: Critter on January 08, 2010, 10:31:31 PM
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Sophie you sure block yourself from a lot of films and good price by not buying online...
I usually never have any troubles tracking down the films I want in store, and I usually get good prices too. Not long ago I got the original Day the Earth Stood Still and One Flew Over the Cuckoos nest for under 8$ each in store. I doubt I'd be able to get much cheaper than that if I got the same films online, unless they were pre owned and I usually like to buy new.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 10, 2010, 02:21:23 AM
(http://movies.advertisingaxis.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/hotels-for-dogs-best-photo3.jpg) Hotel for Dogs
The Plot:When their new guardians forbid 16-year old Andi (Emma Roberts) and her younger brother, Bruce (Jake T. Austin) to have a pet, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday. The resourceful kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and using Bruce’s talents as a mechanical genius, transform it into a magical dog-paradise for Friday – and eventually for all Friday’s friends. When barking dogs make the neighbors suspicious, Andi and Bruce use every invention they have to avoid anyone discovering “who let the dogs in.”
My Thoughts:It was a fun movie, with some hilarious scenes thrown in. My favorite part has to be when Carl and Lois sneak into the hotel, and fall for so many contraptions! Especially when they ended up in a dumpster full of poo! :hysterical: I think it's a cool family film with a little drama and romance to keep the girls into it, and action and hysteria to keep the guys watching it. I give it a family film rating of 4 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 10, 2010, 08:16:16 PM
The Plot: Nancy Drew is mvoing for a little while to California with her father, and in the mean time she promises him she'll give up sleuthing. He didn't know Nancy picked a house to live in with a mystery. Soon she is sucked into finding the will of an actress with a mysterious death.
My Thoughts: It was a fun movie, and it's funny how everybody else is modern while Nancy is practically stuck in the 1950s. (My dad and I could argue for hours about that, so let's move on!) It has it's funny moments, like in the begining one robber had to tell the other, "Dude, please don't thank her for turning us in!" Still, I say the movie is pretty cool, a little above average, so I give it a 3.5 out of 5.
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Post by: Rogmeister on January 11, 2010, 12:26:47 AM
Was it a coincidence that you watched two movies in a row that starred Emma Roberts? Emma is, as I recall, Julia Roberts' niece. I wonder if she's done any other films. I may have to check on that. I've not seen either of these myself though I could see myself enjoying either since I like light-hearted films...and animals.
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Post by: snowcat on January 11, 2010, 01:13:57 PM
I remember seeing both Hotel for Dogs and Nancy Drew being advertised on television. I had no interest in them, but I think id be interested in seeing them now! :D
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 12, 2010, 03:48:54 AM
glad to hear it Emma, and yeah, the two Emmas in a row are a coincidence. :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 20, 2010, 11:57:57 PM
(http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CiLL/staff/jurassic_park_ver2.jpg) Jurassic Park
The Plot: An unsuspecting couple and other so investors/children test drive a new amusement park using real dinosaurs from the dino DNA from the blood stored in a misquito trapped in amber. What the guests didn't expect was the dinos getting out.
My Thoughts: Considering it was made back in 1993, the special effects were pretty good. I still can't wrap my mind around people being stupid enough to try to bring back dinos, especially raptors and T-rexs. There was some humor in it, and the action (dino chase) scenes were cool too. I really hink there is something about it that made it a classic, so I can't wait to watch 2 and 3 soon! I gotta give this one a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on January 21, 2010, 12:01:04 AM
I haven't watched this movie in years!
As I told you... I have 2 and 3 that you can watch any time you want. And if you like them there is always Godzilla.
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Post by: snowcat on January 21, 2010, 12:09:38 AM
I love Jurassic Park, its one of my favourite films of all time, the part where the kids are trapped in the kitchen and the Raptors are after them scared me alot when I was little... mind you I was only 4 when it came out :p
I love the animatronics in JP they still look amazing against CGI today.
:p although as for the sequels, Lost World... is kind of weird, not a big fan of that one although I generally like most of the actors in it :/ JP3 is a pretty good film, not as good as the original but still a fun film.
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Post by: Achim on January 21, 2010, 05:26:07 AM
The one scene I could never wrap my head around is the one when the T-Rex breaks loose.
First we see the goat and the the T-Rex behind the fence, same level to the cars. Once he is out and pushes down one of the cars there suddenly is a 90 foot drop...? :stars:
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Post by: snowcat on January 21, 2010, 08:36:24 AM
:p Lol, oh dear thats not good... maybe Mr Rex is just very big?
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Post by: Achim on January 22, 2010, 05:04:52 AM
The Plot: Clark Kent prepares to tell Lois his secret, while brainiac attacks Superman in an attempt to take out Superman so there is no one to stand in his way. This makes Clark question the results of what telling Lois would do, and if it would only put her in more danger than ever....after all.....her blood is already merging with Kryptonite, and no he has to go into the Phantom Zone for a cure.
My Thoughts: It was an ok movie. Basic superhero expectants. Some laughs (like how my dad and I couldn't stop laughing at Lex actually saying "Brain Freeze" that one time!) I guess that makes it above average, it was enjoyable, but not that much to speak of. I give it a 3.5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on January 25, 2010, 02:57:44 AM
(http://toonbarn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/hulk_wolverine.jpg) Hulk vs. Wolverine
The Plot:The Canadian government sends in Wolverine to bring down the Hulk after he supposedly wrecked numerous villages across the border reaching civilization. After being hit by tranqs, Wolvie wakes up to Weapon X, who caused the destruction, wanting to make Logan and the Hulk their own personal super-weapon.
My Thoughts: This movie, all be it on the short side, is one I always love to watch. I like the animation, awesome fight scenes, and it gets real serious without getting too far down that road. Why? An old favorite of mine, DeadPool, keeps stealing the spotlight here. It has blood, humor, explosions, and a cute surprise scene after the end credits. I can't help it, gotta give this one a 5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 02, 2010, 01:18:29 AM
(http://www.freemoviestheatre.com/media/images/CorpseBride(2005).jpg) The Corpse Bride
The Plot: As Victor rehearses his wedding vows, being in the woods trying to escape the harsh family, accidently proposes to a corpse, who vowed to get married when she was mudere the night she was set to elope.
My Thoughts: It is anawesome movie, and the songs are really catchy too. I still can't get the song out of my head that explains the origin of the Corpse Bride!!! Die, die, we all pass away. Don't you frown, cuz it's really ok. The animation can get on yours nerves, but that's typical for a Tim Burton film, so I'm willing to look past it. I give this a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: RossRoy on February 02, 2010, 01:49:49 AM
The animation can get on yours nerves, but that's typical for a Tim Burton film, so I'm willing to look past it.
I have to take issue with that statement. It is not typical of a Tim Burton film (unless you meant the visual style) but of stop-motion animation. And I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum regarding stop motion - I love it! I think that's what gives Corpse Bride its charm (same with Coraline and countless other animated movies). I'm glad people are still willing to invest the time in doing stop motion, especially feature length stop motion.
Maybe this guy could make you reconsider (http://www.youtube.com/user/PatrickBoivin#p/c/16F00D181B315ECD)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 02, 2010, 02:10:14 AM
Allow me to rephrase. It is typical for movies such as this, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, and maybe a few others, though off of my mind the only movies that did aside from Coraline was directed by Tim Burton.
It still bugs me a little, but it adds to the creepy side so I'm for it.
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Post by: goodguy on February 02, 2010, 02:22:22 AM
And I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum regarding stop motion - I love it! I think that's what gives Corpse Bride its charm...
I absolutely agree! I much prefer this over the Pixar-style of animation.
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Post by: Critter on February 02, 2010, 02:36:00 AM
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The animation can get on yours nerves, but that's typical for a Tim Burton film, so I'm willing to look past it.
I also have somewhat of an issue with this statement. Stop motion is one of my favourite mediums for film and I believe it is one of the most visually pleasing types of animation. Corpse Bride itself is an extremely important film as far as stop-motion animation goes as it was a first in many fields. Not only was it the first stop-motion film to be entirely edited in Final Cut Pro but it is also the first stop-motion film to be made using digital SLR cameras over film cameras. For these reasons it has been hailed as somewhat of a remarkable step forward in digital film making, one that really shows in the outstanding final product.
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Allow me to rephrase. It is typical for movies such as this, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, and maybe a few others, though off of my mind the only movies that did aside from Coraline was directed by Tim Burton.
Out of these films the only one Tim Burton actually directed was Corpse Bride. While Burton clearly had a lot of input and influence in the creation of The Nightmare Before Christmas it was actually directed by a man named Henry Selick, who is also responsible for Coraline.
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Post by: snowcat on February 02, 2010, 09:22:39 AM
Henry Selick also did Monkey Bone.. "Monkey Bone" in the movie is also stop motion... its the only film I like by that director... In fact I love that film and usually I love Stop motion.. I'm making a music video for a local band currently and I am using Stop Motion in certain places.
I have to say what I did not like about Coraline, Corpse Bride etc, was that annoying gothic "Tim Burton look" it had :/ Of course this is also in some parts of Monkey Bone... which I admit are the parts I did not enjoy of the film.... However I did enjoy Brendan Fraise swinging from a bed :-[
Anyway... I think there is a difference between the stop motion used in Corpse Bride and say... Bagpuss it looks different. and personally I to did not enjoy it.
I always think Stopmotion should look rough and like its been made in a garden shed (quite far in)
Maybe what I did not like was the digital clean up they had done? or the influence that CGI had on the style
But meh, lets be honest... all films are subjective and we can disagree till the cows come home, an opinion is an opinion.
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Post by: Najemikon on February 02, 2010, 07:07:03 PM
I still prefer Ray Harryhausen's stop-motion sequences to CGI as well. But for pure animation, you can't beat Aardman! ;D There is nothing more charming...
And they don't always behave themselves! :devil:
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Post by: snowcat on February 02, 2010, 07:18:00 PM
I love Ardman and Harryhausen.... those two and Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate on the stop animation I have used in videos I just love that rough look .... well, its not present so much in Ardman but :) you know what I mean :p
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Post by: goodguy on February 03, 2010, 12:33:18 AM
Does anyone here know the Quay Brothers (http://www.screenonline.org.uk/people/id/498256/index.html)? A lot of there work is stop-motion animation, but not exclusively.
Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979-2003 R2-UK British Film Institute (2006) See DVDTimes review here. (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=63327) It is also available as R1-US from Zeitgeist, but that seems to be a PAL-NTSC transfer.
Street of Crocodiles (1986, Part 1 & 2)
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Post by: Antares on February 03, 2010, 12:37:35 AM
Weren't they nominated for Best Animated short a few years ago? Their stuff looks familiar.
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Post by: goodguy on February 03, 2010, 01:08:12 AM
Have you ever seen any of Jan Svankmajer stuff? he uses stop motion.... but alot of it quite scary in a really strange way.
I don't think I have, but scary and strange could be said about the Quay Brothers as well. From what I've heard and read, they are influenced by Svankmajer and one of their early shorts that's also on the BFI DVD was The Cabinet of Jan Svankmajer.
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Post by: snowcat on February 03, 2010, 11:25:13 AM
I had a quick look at there stuff... and it does seem pretty influenced by Jan... its cool! I left a few of his videos in the spoilers... they are a bit scary lol
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Post by: Critter on February 03, 2010, 12:06:07 PM
The single scariest scene in stop motion I have ever seen is...
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 04, 2010, 11:20:38 AM
:surrender:
I know when I'm outnumbered!!
I'll rephrase again.
After seeing the Nightmare Before Christmas, I expected this type of animation from influence/directing of Tim Burton, but I'm still a little turned off by it.
Everybody happy? :laugh:
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Post by: snowcat on February 04, 2010, 09:45:35 PM
:P you shouldn't worry about outnumbering! your opinion is your opinion even if people disagree.
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Post by: RossRoy on February 04, 2010, 09:52:28 PM
:P you shouldn't worry about outnumbering! your opinion is your opinion even if people disagree.
Exactly!
and now I feel bad since I'm basically the one who sparked the whole conversation.. Hope you can forgive me Brittany! :-[
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 04, 2010, 11:48:19 PM
I was only teasing, and I only changed facts like who directed what, no need to ask forgivness!! :tease:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 12, 2010, 04:48:14 PM
well, haven't posted in a while, but I got two more reviews for you all. First up:
(http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/userpics//poster_SHM_1sht_2_wip4_40-copy.jpg) Superhero Movie
The Plot: This is a spoof of superhero movies from the Marvel Universe, but none more than Spider-Man, or in this case, the Dragonfly. Thia also features the Fantastic Four and the X-Men spoofs, all intertwining to defeat the Hourglass.
My Thoughts: Superhero Movie, I have to admit was pretty funny. I know a lot of the jokes could be considered tired, but there are jokes in it that you know you caught yourself wondering while watching the other movies, like "That must be a really tall building if they are still falling" or "How can he see/breathe through that mask?" Still, I'm not a fan of this type of comedies as a whole, so that's pushing me away a little. I'll give it a 3.5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 12, 2010, 05:01:13 PM
(http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Hannah-Montana-The-Movie-Official-Album-Cover.jpg) Hannah Montana: The Movie
The Plot: Miley is sent to her home town in Tennesee to learn about her roots when her father think she has grown too accustomed to the "city life" in California.While there, Miley starts to wonder, if it would be better for everyone to reveal her secret to the public: Hannah Montana is Miley Stewart. Meanwhile her father starys to rekindle his romantic side, and the town is trying to save land from being turned into a mall.
My Thoughts: I thought this movie was really heart-touching, and the ending was so powerfully stated that I admit I almost cried, but I'm not gonna spoil it for you, so if you wanna know what it was, either go to a site for spoilers or watch it yourself! :tease: It was still missing that light-hearted-sense that the series has, but for the message of that movie, that's ok. It had some fun songs, some more serious, and it's easy to say this movie isn't about Hannah Montana, it's about Miley. I give it 4.5 out of 5.
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Post by: snowcat on February 12, 2010, 06:29:27 PM
You know of all the recent Spoof movies I felt Superhero movie was one of the best, I felt that it was sometimes unfairly criticised and lumbered with Epic/Date and Disaster Movie
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 12, 2010, 06:50:09 PM
yeah, i thought it was really good too, just not into that type of movie, but I gotta say my favorite part was when Rick tried on his costume, and his friend was guessing, like:
(click to show/hide)
"How do you breathe?"
Rick starts gasping for breathe
"Whats that sound? oh you must've put in an air in-take thing, and I'm assuming the material's see-through, real cool!"
Rick tries to see but can't and knocks himself out.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on February 12, 2010, 08:48:56 PM
I may have to give Superhero Movie another chance. I mean I didn't hate it... but it isn't one of my favorites either. Here is my thoughts of the movie from the review I did...
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I normally really enjoy movie spoofs... and I normally love Superhero movies... so I went into this one fully expecting I would enjoy it.But I cam out of it with mixed feelings.There was parts of it that I really enjoyed... and yet parts that I found a little too stupid. I also didn't really care too much for the ending they chose. I found I liked the alternate ending better then the one they used. So even though I will enjoy this movie from time to time when I want to see something just stupid and silly... for the most part I am let down with this one. I wouldn't say to the point that I am sorry I bought it... more like I wish I would have waited till the price went down to under $10.
Hey Britt maybe you should check out the DVD to see the alternate ending. See if you agree with me that the alternate ending was better.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 12, 2010, 08:54:00 PM
yeah, maybe sometime soon. :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 23, 2010, 01:39:59 AM
(http://crashlanden.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/lemony_snickets_a_series_of_unfortunate_events_ver3.jpg) Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Plot: Three orphans try to escape the evil Count Olaf (Jim Carrey) as he stops at nothing to steal their inheritance. Each orphan possesses a special skill. Violet is an inventor, Claus reads and memorizes everything, and Suny bites things.
My Thoughts: Right off the bat, it was a rather disappointing role for Jim carrey, they could have done more with his comedic talents in this movie. I loved the story of it all in all, especial the call-backs that keep being said about "The Littlest Elf". It was an ok movie, but I never really reaed the books, so I'm not sure how well it stuck to the original material either. I give it a 3.5 out of 5.
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Post by: Critter on February 23, 2010, 03:57:33 AM
To this day A Series of Unfortunate Events is still the only film adapation of a book that I like better than the book itself.
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Post by: snowcat on February 23, 2010, 09:08:22 PM
I hated this film because it made no sense, i was a big fan of the books.
what made it worse was klaus was not wearing glasses, because of this there is no way to make the 4th book into a movie as it revolves around an opticians.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on February 28, 2010, 01:09:49 AM
Ok, I'm a little late, but here is a movie I recently watched.
(http://photogallery.filmofilia.com/data/media/120/the_tooth_fairy_09.jpg) The Tooth Fairy
The Plot: After nearly ruining a kid's fantasy of the tooth fairy, that is exactly what the famous hockey player must become.
My Thoughts: It was a fairly funny movie, though I can't help but get my impulse to joke out of the way and say THEY MADE THE ROCK WEAR A TUTU!!! Ok, I'm good now, and calm down it was only one scene. :laugh: . I still remember laughing so hard when the Rock made fun of the boss and his caseworker by saying, "Everbody here has a British accent!". Besides the hilarity it had a very cool plot and message about the importance of a kid's fantasies. I give it a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: Rogmeister on February 28, 2010, 04:08:41 AM
Interestingly, I never saw the movie Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events...but I bought the soundtrack! Yes, I'm goofy that way :laugh: but unlike some people, I like a good soundtrack and have been known to buy soundtracks to movies I have never seen...and may never see in the future.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on March 06, 2010, 06:33:35 PM
(http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/images/reviews/1/1253460523_4.jpg) Superman Batman: Public Enemies
The Plot: With Lex Luthor the new president of the United States, Batman and Superman are seen as public enemies under a false murder charge. Greater still, even as villains want the million dollars on Superman's head and the heroes want to trun them in, a meteor is about to head strraight toward earth!!!
My Thoughts: Me being a comic nerd (all be it mainly Marvel, but still) I couldn't help but love the overflow of characters. I was familiar with most, so every minute (or just about) I was thinking to myself, "ooh, ooh! I remember him!". I still can't help by being put off a little by the fact that gizmo (or at least I think that's him) is calling himself Toyman. Whenever I hear that name I think the Batman villain. It's a very cool plot line, and the action scenes are awesome to look at. I give it a 4.5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on March 06, 2010, 08:34:32 PM
(http://www.grouchoreviews.com/content/films/2250/1.jpg) Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
The Plot: Adam West and Burt Ward are on the trail of who stole the original Batmobile, and relive their past along the way.
My Thoughts: This is a pretty funny movie. I remember watching a commentary version of the movie they did, and I gotta tell you, as spoof-like this movie may be, the stories in the flashbacks are pretty accurate by the sounds of it! As much as you'd laugh watching the movie alone, that's the real funny part. As nice as it is, I've only seen the movie they did, so I don't have much attachment to the 60s Batman series. I give it a 3.5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on March 14, 2010, 09:46:15 PM
(http://images.movieeye.com/store/images/hey-arnold.jpg) Hey Arnold! The Movie
The Plot: A fourth-grader and his best friend try to keep an industrialist from bull-dozing his town.
My Thoughts: This really brings back memories. I used to watch the TV show every weekday afterschool. It definitely has its funny points, but some things in the movie I found funny as a kid, I find disturbing now, but I guess thats an age-group thing. I give it a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on March 14, 2010, 09:54:29 PM
(http://img.movieberry.com/static/photos/3350/poster.jpg) Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow
The Plot: The children of the Avengers hone their powers and go head to head with the very enemy responsible for their parents' demise.
My Thoughts: This is a movie I always enjoy watching. The humor in it is hilarious, and its so cute watching heroes fight in an age starting at eight! Or maybe Pym was six? Idk, one of the two. One thing that bugs me is they never told us who azari's mother was, though it was specific he was the son of the Black Panther. After some digging I found his mother would be Storm, but they probably didn't cover that so they can keep it an Avengers movie without having to dig into the X-Men, so that's completely understandable. The action is awesome, its so cool how they brought the Hulk back, and I loved how they ended it just like their parents. "Avengers, ASSEMBLE!!!" This is a definite 5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on March 19, 2010, 07:19:47 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rXq_JjI7egw/SacyHXf44lI/AAAAAAAAAW4/Dvaya1gXnCE/s320/the+exorcist.jpg) The Exorcist
The Plot: When a teenager is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
My Thoughts: Wow. May not seem all that scary this day and age, but it definitely had some creepy, if not disturbing, moments. Some of you may know my cousin Kelley watched this movie and laughed all the way through it. After watching it, all I have to say is this......I have one demented cousin. :axed: LOL, but in all seriousness, it was probably the scariest it could possibly be for that time, and I gotta give the creators some credit with the make-up on the girl. This may be an obvious statement, but she looked totally possessed!! Still, some parts I saw no point to, and not because it was senslessly gross or scary or anything, but just plain disturbing and kinda sickening. I give it a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: Critter on March 19, 2010, 11:30:06 PM
I still haven't seen The Exorcist because I'm too scared to watch it... :bag:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 19, 2010, 11:53:16 PM
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Post by: Critter on March 19, 2010, 11:59:29 PM
Hahaha Pete, I'm not offended in any way because when it comes to horror films I am the first to admit I am a chicken. I was at my friends place one night and a few of us were watching DVD's. One of my friends rented out The Ring but while they weren't looking I hid it so in the end we didn't watch it becuase no one knew where it was. I still haven't seen it :-[
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Post by: snowcat on March 20, 2010, 12:46:08 AM
I enjoyed the exorcist... well, maybe enjoy it not the right word :S I liked it....
Can you enjoy a horror movie? :P
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Post by: Dragonfire on March 20, 2010, 03:04:48 AM
The Exorcist is a good movie..creepy as hell at times..but good.
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Post by: Jimmy on March 20, 2010, 06:21:11 AM
I still haven't seen The Exorcist because I'm too scared to watch it... :bag:
No shame in that. In fact, it's better to stay away from it than daring yourself and then being a wreck afterwards.
I have a friend (male, thirtysomething) who feels the same way about horror movies in general. And, as I said, he is smart enough to stay away. On the other hand, on his account he downloaded obtained The Evil Dead several times and still hasn't watched it. :laugh: :thumbup:
Yes! Although, often it comes more as an appreciation after the fact... (since being scared is not fun, but realizing that still images projected at 24fps made you feel scared is).
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on March 21, 2010, 07:39:14 PM
(http://www.hotmoviesale.com/dvds/25025/1/Escape-To-Witch-Mountain-2-Movie-Collection.jpg) Escape to Witch Mountain
The Plot: Two kids with amazing gifts search for their real parents while men seek to contain them to learn everything about the pheonominon known as ESP.
MY Thoughts: Off hand, its a pretty cool movie. I personally think its set to a better tone than that Race to Witch Mountain movie. There were some parts that made me lauigh out loud.....like the policman being attacked by the clothes tree.....or that guy seeing a RV fly, and his helicopter flying upside-down. One thing that bothered me was they were chased by dogs, arrested by policmen, held captive by a corperate nut, and they find their parents through.....the phone book??? :-\ It was still good and funny all in all, at the very least worth a 3.5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 24, 2010, 12:36:27 AM
I mean, can you really enjoy watching a person get slaughtered? fictional or not.
Enjoying is sure a big word, but I've seen my share of mondo movies and in those one contrary to the horror movies it's the real deal. When they are made in good taste (as much as a film showing dead people could be) they could be enjoyable, an exemple of this is "The Killing of America" who is good sociologic study on the culture of violence in the United States. But when it's a tape showing executions with no rhymes and reasons for hours it can be hard to stomach after a couple of hours and not a pleasant experience...
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on March 29, 2010, 01:17:21 AM
(http://img.allposters.com/6/LRG/22/2250/ETAZD00Z.jpg) The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Plot: After moving into a new house, Jared Grace and his family discover a field guide that opens their eyes to a world of mystical creatures around them.
My Thoughts: Well, starting with the negatives, the plot is kind of done, I mean, I can't shake the Chronicles of Narnia out of my head. Not to mention some scenes are so dark its hard to see. All the same as the film moves on it greatly improves. My hopes weren't that high as it was a Nickelodeon movie, so I associated it with such shows as iCarly and Spongebob, but this is way better. There are some moments I think would reach out to anyone - - - a little girl growing up without a father, a divorcing family, work making a guy ignore his family. What? I said it would reach out, I didn't say it would make you happy!!
After watching the movie, my only regret for this is that there aren't more mystical creatures. The movie mainly focuses on an attack of goblins and trolls, featuring a few others but not all that much. All in all, it pretty cool, would recommend it to anyone, and give it a solid 4 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on March 29, 2010, 10:27:27 AM
Look forward to watching it with you some time before too long. :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on April 06, 2010, 02:05:54 AM
The Plot: A comedy centered around three characters: an everyday guy who comes to believe he's a superhero, his psychiatrist, and the teenager he befriends.
My Thoughts: Though most people review this as a comedy, I see it very seriously. The Defendor may be seen as mentally ill, but it's so inspirational the way he becomes an idol, stops a drug ring, and changes the course of a young girl's life. It was the first movie to actually make me cry in a long time. That clinches the rating, making this a sure 5 out of 5 movie, one I highly recommend.
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Post by: Najemikon on April 06, 2010, 02:09:59 AM
:o
Britt! We have a special spoiler tag! :surrender:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on April 06, 2010, 02:13:16 AM
(http://jcreviews.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/karate_kid.jpg) The Karate Kid
The Plot: A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
My Thoughts: When I thought about watching the karate Kid at first, I really didn't want to. I decided to give it a shot with my dad, now I owe him one! ;D (Then again, I am getting him to try Coraline! ;) ) A funny yet wise master who tells it like it is had me laughing through the whole thing! I am normally offset by the length of a movie, this being over 2 hours long, but I could barely notice! This is a definite 4.5 out of 5!!
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on April 06, 2010, 02:14:37 AM
The Plot: An adventurous girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets.
My Thoughts: The poster is right......this is too weird for words!! Aside from some creepiness with the buttons (you would understand if you saw it) I found this a really fun movie! Admittingly, its a little slow in the beginning, but this is a 4.5 out of 5 easy!!
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on April 08, 2010, 03:50:56 AM
(http://www.cupandblade.com/store/catalog/images/cyrano.jpg) Cyrano de Bergerac (1950)
The Plot: The charismatic swordsman-poet helps another woo the woman he loves in this straightforward version of the play.
My Thoughts: I just finished this movie from English class, and let me say I've thoroughly enjoyed it. The effects are....somewhat cheesy at times, but the action, romance, the war, the emotion behind being an outcast......the twist at the end really gets you. (Unless of coarse you've already read the play.) Cyrano is a solid 5 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2dvd on April 08, 2010, 12:11:07 PM
Wow! Cyrano de Bergerac gets a 5 out of 5!?!?!? I have that movie in a free classics boxset that I have. I may have to check this one out here soon!
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Post by: Rogmeister on April 08, 2010, 02:50:16 PM
I've never seen this movie though I've certainly heard of it a few times through the years. If it ever airs on TCM, I will try to catch it. Of course, I've seen the modern comedy retelling of it in "Roxanne" starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah ::)
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Post by: dfmorgan on April 08, 2010, 03:01:23 PM
I've never seen this movie though I've certainly heard of it a few times through the years. If it ever airs on TCM, I will try to catch it. Of course, I've seen the modern comedy retelling of it in "Roxanne" starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah ::)
There is also a Cyrano de Bergerac (http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0099334/) from 1990 with Gérard Depardieu. Just so you are aware when checking your listings.
Dave
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on April 15, 2010, 02:25:53 AM
I began to watch "Roxanne" in english class, but the disc messed up and my teacher can't find another copy, so now we are each creating skits as alternative endings instead. :(
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Post by: Rogmeister on April 15, 2010, 03:20:54 AM
You mean your dad doesn't own a copy? I'm shocked! :o
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on May 12, 2010, 12:09:51 AM
(http://blogs.bet.com/entertainment/whattheflick/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/iron-man-2.jpg) Iron Man 2
The Plot: Billionaire Tony Stark must contend with deadly issues involving the government, his own friends, as well as new enemies due to his superhero alter ego Iron Man.
My Thoughts: I won't even wait until the end of my thoughts to say that in my opinion, this is a definite 5 out of 5 movie!! I also will not wait to say that Robert Downey Jr. is perfect to play Iron Man! :thumbup:
Now that that's said, since this is a really new movie, I'll try to be vague, but the picture was amazing, at least from where I viewed it, the jokes I tried hard to stifle my laughter, trying to avoid risking annoying people around me. Still, there were some that I openly love, like the doughnut scene, which I think most people are familiar with from commercials.
"Sir, I'm going to have to ask you to exit the doughnut."
:hysterical: :hysterical:
I could continue but won't. The sound was so powerful that at any moment during a fight scene I felt I was about to be hit by debris!! (And that's not exaggerating. Note to self: remember where I sat, that was an awesome seat!!)
You would also find cute easter eggs in this movie,
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such as Stan Lee in a cameo as Larry King, and the sighting of Captain America comics and his shield numerous times throughout the movie, not to mention the clip at the end of the movie that I now think Marvel movies are becoming famous for. Some may also notice that playing on the screen while Fury is in the room with Tony that a scene from The Incredible Hulk with a reporter is playing in the background.
As you can see, I thoroughly enjoyed this movie!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Post by: Dragonfire on May 12, 2010, 04:57:59 AM
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I missed the Incredible Hulk reference. I'll have to look for it when I see it again.
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Post by: Achim on May 12, 2010, 06:16:03 AM
I missed the Incredible Hulk reference. I'll have to look for it when I see it again.
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I missed that too... Also, I only saw Captain America's shield one (although it apperently wasn't his own...?), but that was hilarious :hysterical:
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Long list of spoilers :tease:
Also, I think the after credits linking is getting a bit old in these films.... just put it in the darn film!
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on June 25, 2010, 01:07:56 AM
(http://blog.evidenceinmotion.com/.a/6a00d8341c6c5d53ef0133ed2823a9970b-320wi) Just Wright
The Plot: A physical therapist helps a famous basketball player and falls in love with him, but he is also her sister's fiance.
My Thoughts: You all know it's been a long time to wait between seeing and reviewing, but I have a good excuse!......Ok, I don't. ;)
This was actually a lot better than I thought it would be. It had love, some suspense, and that little flavor of soap opera that keeps the audience engaged. There's some hilarity in there too, mixed with sass. I'll never forget Queen Latifah threatening to pour ice water on that man in his bed if he didn't get ready for physical therapy!! :hysterical: All in all, a pretty good movie, worth a 4 out of 5.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on August 10, 2010, 05:14:54 PM
The Plot: A non-powered teenager decides the world needs heroes and dons a costume, not realizing he created a window where heroes began to emerge, such as Hit-Girl and Big Daddy.
My Thoughts: Wow, this really blew me away. I'm not going to reveal much, but one thing I didn't get was all the killing, I mean, they say they want to be heroes. Heroes don't kill. Vigilantes do. But, it is toned to be the real world, so I can accept that. In fact, I'm half tempted!! ;)
While I was looking for a picture, I noticed this was once a comic book. I'll need to look into it, this stuff is awesome!! This may not be a family film.....not even sure you can call it a superhero movie......but it is a 5 out of 5 movie, straight up! In spoiler print, you'll find some shots from the movie.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on August 10, 2010, 07:08:51 PM
(http://www.shardsofblue.com/images/poster-cheshire-queen-tweedle-alice-in-wonderland-2010.jpg) Alice in Wonderland (2010)
The Plot: Alice has once again fallen down the rabbit hole, and this time she has discovered the Red Queen has taken over Wonderland.....and she was the chosen champion.
My Thoughts: This is a very......unique movie. Everything in it made no sense with a fantasy outlook twisted with the sense of war against the Red Queen. That's what's cool about it! Some parts are confusing, but really enjoyable. And i have to say this....flutterwhacken!!! :laugh: Haha, you'd get it if you saw the movie.
Looking at the down sides, although the movie is enjoyable, my head is still spinning from all the.....stuff.....I don't even know how to describe most of the things I saw! But I guess that's a day in the life of Wonderland! There were things I didn't expect to see:
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Alice slicing of the head of the monster thing I can't pronounce, being brought back by drinking the thing's blood.
The movie is just plain weird!!!!..........................but that's what I like! I'd recommend it, but yeah, considered yourself warned! :P Its a good 4 out of 5.
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Post by: Tom on August 10, 2010, 07:10:47 PM
Wow, this really blew me away. I'm not going to reveal much, but one thing I didn't get was all the killing, I mean, they say they want to be heroes. Heroes don't kill. Vigilantes do. But, it is toned to be the real world, so I can accept that. In fact, I'm half tempted!! ;)
A warning: If you think the movie was too violent, the comic is much more so. The movie was softened in a lot of instances.
Only Kick-Ass wants to be a hero. The others are vigilantes.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on August 10, 2010, 08:25:31 PM
Yeah, I had a feeling from the covers that popped up during the image search.
And since they're vigilantes and not heroes, is it wrong for me to prefer Hit-Girl??? :laugh: Lol, guess not, already an open fan of Deadpool!!
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Post by: Dragonfire on August 11, 2010, 06:52:09 AM
Hit-Girl is cool...disturbing on some levels...but cool in a twisted way. Or maybe I'm just twisted. :laugh:
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Post by: Critter on August 11, 2010, 07:05:37 AM
The Kick-Ass comics is one of the few comics I have actually read. And while I thouroughly enjoyed the comic, I liked the film better. There are many changes from film to comic and I like the way things played out on screen more. Some of the changes are drastic, others are minor.
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Post by: Achim on August 12, 2010, 02:43:22 AM
And since they're vigilantes and not heroes, is it wrong for me to prefer Hit-Girl???
We are supposed to like her. Which is one of the reasons why "some people" complained about her, the 10-year-old killing machine.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on August 13, 2010, 10:24:24 PM
I know, it was a joke. That's where Deadpool came in. :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 03, 2010, 08:56:53 PM
I'm back! And since somebody sent me a whole bunch of new DVDs a while back, I'm having a mini marathon here!!! ;D ;D ;D (Thx again!!)
I may not finish because my grandmother is picking me up Saturday afternoon, me not to return till Monday, but I will finish!! ;) Once I'm done here, there will most likely be weekend marathons of the new season sets I got (Samurai Jack and the Flintstones) leading up to my Are You Afraid of the Dark? marathon in October!!! :clap:
Stay tuned!!
;D
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 03, 2010, 10:39:57 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4100N0YCTEL._SL500_AA300_.jpg) AbrAxas: Guardian of the Universe
The Plot: An alien "policeman" (Abraxas) arrives on Earth to apprehend a renegade of his own race who impregnates a woman with a potentially-destructive mutant embryo.
My Thoughts: When I read "Guardian of the Universe" the first thing that popped to mind was the Green Lantern. :laugh: Unfortunately that wasn't the case.
I didn't expect much, as sci-fi movies just simply aren't my taste. Pretty fast start, the woman impregnated in the first 15 minutes. Not much I can complain about. Some things didn't make sense to me though, like:
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The baby was born seconds after the embryo was placed in the lady. It wasn't until the boy was about 6 until the dudes came after them. If the child was to be thought of as such a threat, why not just take him?
You don't have to kill the girl or the kid, just take him and you're left with a matter of intergalactic security in the aftermath and a woman who would probably think it was all a dream by morning.
Also, all the aliens, to me, sounded like they had Russian accents. :headscratch:
Other than that, it was a decent movie. Not really my taste, but decent.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 04, 2010, 12:43:00 AM
(https://web.pomfretschool.org/groups/pomfretnews/weblog/1e6f1/images/52048.jpg) American Dreamz
The Plot: The new season of "American Dreamz," the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured the country's attention, as the competition looks to be between a young Midwestern gal (Moore) and a showtunes-loving young man from Orange County (Golzari). Recently awakened President Staton (Quaid) even wants in on the craze, as he signs up for the potential explosive season finale.
My Thoughts: Ummm......pretty bizarre for a singing show. At first I was inclined to make dad watch this with me, but there's not much singing at all.
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A terrorist doesn't designate a bomb cuz he wants to sing, a girl decides she doesn't love her boyfriend, an injured and decorated war veteran, so he decides to blow himself up!!! And the president's the guest judge!!!
That's Crazy!!!!!
Still, I think it could have been better. Maybe if it were more of a comedy? Idk, just another one that's not my taste, yet still very entertaining.....and a little weird.......
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 04, 2010, 02:53:40 AM
The Plot: Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of treatment a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins.
My Thoughts: It took some time before I wanted to watch this, being it 2 hours long. (Idk, guess I have a short attention span)
When I sat down and watched it, really it started off slow, as expected. Still, its a good inspirational movie. You have you romance. You have family. You have tough times. You have realism. You even have a chuckle every now and then.
It can be dark at times, and anyone who knows me knows I'm all about the lighthearted movies, but if you're looking for a movie with meaning and inspiration, I highly recommend this.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 12, 2010, 06:29:17 PM
The Plot: Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.
My Thoughts:
Well, this was pretty good. I'm not gonna reveal too much, but the think with the apple juice was gold and the characters are totally relatable. The only thing I have against this movie is sometimes it can move real slow.
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Post by: snowcat on September 12, 2010, 06:33:37 PM
Barbershop and Barbershop 2 are two films I could watch over and over and still laugh. :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 12, 2010, 06:47:48 PM
(http://sexualityinart.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/a-beautiful-mind.jpg) A Beautiful Mind
The Plot: After a brilliant but asocial mathematician accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn to the nightmarish.
My Thoughts: First thing first, this movie is LONG! 2 hrs and 16 minutes according to the case. May not be that long to most of you, but what can I say? Guess I have a short attention span. :laugh:
Well that and the fact that it opened to a school and everyone had British accents, idk, it just didn't help. I honestly can't see myself finishing this movie actually. I found I just couldn't get myself to pay attention!! :slaphead:
I won't rate this because, quite honestly, I wouldn't do it justice. I think I may be into it when I get older, but until then I think it'll have a happier home in my dad's collection. :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 12, 2010, 08:16:56 PM
(http://www.arxvaldex.com/shop/images/benchwarmers.jpg) The Benchwarmers
The Plot: A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard little league squads.
My Thoughts:
Pretty good, kinda funny. Nice story about the underdogs coming up from behind. Really not much to say about this movie that hasn't already been said, I mean, I think it was pretty popular. Although with that rich baseball manager guy, I gotta say one thing: to me, K.I.T.T. looked a lot like the Batmobile during that one scene. :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 12, 2010, 08:59:06 PM
Ok, I was really hoping to do more this weekend but I was lazy yesterday and I don't feel like doing more today, so I'll do more randomly throughout the week. :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 20, 2010, 01:50:42 AM
(http://moviesoftheday.com/upload/covers/115161/breakin-all-the-rules-cover-3.jpg) Breakin All the Rules
The Plot: Qunicy Watson, after being unceremoniously dumped by his fiancé, pens a "how to" book on breaking up and becomes a best-selling author on the subject. Not wanting his male friends to suffer the same fate, he gives them advice on dumping their mates. A comedy of errors ensues.
My Thoughts:
I looked this up for the picture, and was shocked to see the movie was only given a 5.3 out of 10 on IMDB. Needless to say, I came in not expecting much.....
I have to admit, this is really funny! Of course, that would depend on what type of humor you like, but, well, I'll say this: when a pug gets drunk its time to pause for a laugh-fest, ok? :laugh:
I really had a hard time getting myself to watch this, but this is definitely what I want in a romantic comedy!
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 21, 2010, 03:00:02 AM
The Plot: Terrorists steal nuclear warheads from the US military but don't count on a pilot and park ranger spoiling their plans.
My Thoughts:
This is yet another movie I didn't have high hopes for. I'm not into any war-type movie, and this is close enough. However, there was an aspect to it that kept me interested. There is a certain relationship between the rouge military pilot and his old partner that makes seeing them fight all the more climatic.
At some points the movie can really drag on, and some military terms and meetings just, idk, make you lose interest. Or maybe its just me. :laugh: If its not in lamen's terms then I typically don't understand it!!
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Post by: Achim on September 21, 2010, 06:08:12 AM
I have liked Broken Arrow as well. John Woo was not quite allowed to be himself yet, but his style comes through several times. Also, John Travolta is quite good as the villain here and lots of fun to watch; in later movies he'd drift way to much into overacting...
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Post by: kahless on September 21, 2010, 06:37:28 AM
I also like "Broken Arrow". It's an entertaining action movie. Not more, not less!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 21, 2010, 11:13:30 PM
I always enjoyed Broken Arrow as well... I haven't seen it in years... so I may need to borrow your copy some time Britt! :D
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 21, 2010, 11:20:47 PM
Anytime dad! ;D
Just remember.....no horror until the first!!!! :tease:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 22, 2010, 12:37:29 PM
The Plot: Emma Thompson stars as a governess who uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.
My Thoughts:
I saw this before, and its about the same as I remembered it. McPhee is a great family tale, but I just wish we could see her a little more without the make-up than it showed. Pretty touching, all in all a great movie...one that I think I'll watch with Dad sometime soon. :)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 26, 2010, 12:46:28 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cudK8MwW64I/SSvxfI6fKsI/AAAAAAAAIZM/5dGenFSWh-Q/s400/Pirates-Of-The-Caribbean-The-Curse-Of-The-Black-Pearl-Original-Soundtrack.jpg) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
The Plot: Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.
My Thoughts: Wow. About 2 and a half hours I sat through right there. For me, that's a record......but I don't mind!! ;D
Pirates were never really my thing, and I never bothered to check this out. I have to say, Jack Sparrow is the craziest pirate I've ever seen!! :clap: There's not much to say other than the movie is crazy action and fun to see! Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, excellent job with it all!
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 26, 2010, 12:53:12 AM
Glad you liked it so much Britt... Whenever you like I have both sequels you can watch. :)
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Post by: Dragonfire on September 26, 2010, 06:19:34 AM
Jack Sparrow is one of the best characters..he's so entertaining.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 26, 2010, 08:09:28 PM
(http://movies.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/school-of-rock-2-planned.jpg) School of Rock
The Plot: A wannabe rock star in need of cash poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school, and tries to turn his class into a rock band.
My Thoughts: This movie is....indescribable. The seriousness of what Jack Black's character is doing - fraud, some would say kidnapping though the kids went of their own free will, all of it just phases by! The movie truly is all of about passion in music. That message alone is worth about a 3.5, but its also complimented with killer music!! (Wanna see it with me, dad? :P )
Really, I don't think there's anything like this!! :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 26, 2010, 11:23:39 PM
(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BODc1MDg3MDYwOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNTg3MTYyMQ@@._V1._SY313_CR1,0,214,313_.jpg) Super Size Me
The Plot: While examining the influence of the fast food industry, Morgan Spurlock personally explores the consequences on his health of a diet of solely McDonald's food for one month.
My Thoughts: I had to watch this a couple years ago for science class, then again last year for health class. It grossed me out back then. :yucky: It grosses me out now!!
The movie tells the truth. Fast food is making people fat, with additives that addict people to the stuff, and businesses don't care because they're making money. They get to kids so they're familiar with the characters and grow up to eat there all the more as adults. The results? Umm.....disgustingness shown, like obesity so severe you need surgery to come back from it. (and yes, they show the surgery, inside the body in full color and all!)
The truth is, this is one of my favorite movies to watch. It speaks the truth and its got kickin music and paintings. But I also lose my appetite every time I see it, so it's, like, impossible for me to accurately rate it. Though, I definitely recommend it. If you're into fun documentaries with a huge gross-out factor, this is made for you.
Quick tidbit, 6 weeks after the movie came out, McDonald's completely got rid of the "Super Size" option. They claimed that decision had nothing to do with the movie. ::)
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Post by: Jimmy on September 27, 2010, 12:13:05 AM
The movie tells the truth. Fast food is making people fat
Not really... I can tell you that in my alcool and drug days I have pass a complete year eating only at fast food (McDo, Subway, Burger King, Rodi and Salvatore) since I didn't had time to do food. I never got fat (not even pass my healthy weight limit) and my health was as usual. It isn't McDo or the other fast food chains that are responsible if the people become fat, but the fact most of them stay in front of the TV and don't really do exercise.
This kind of "documentary" is the worst thing that can be made because he doesn't name the real guilty. I'm really shocked that poor propaganda films like that are shown as the truth in american schools...
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Post by: Kathy on September 27, 2010, 12:55:49 AM
There are always exceptions and I think you might be one Jimmy. But, I would be interested to see what your blood work and relevant tests would have shown during those days.
It has been quite a while since I saw this but I believe Morgan Spurlock and his girlfriend were "health nuts" before he went into the project. I know that his baseline physical assessment was that of a healthy individual before he started on this journey.
He had a complete physical, including lots of medical tests, to compare his baseline data with those that were gathered during the process.
I was shocked at how quickly his body deteriorated based solely on his dietary changes. And, as he changed it affected all other areas of his life.
It is an interesting concept and made a film that I found quite fascinating. I would recommend this to others - it does give you something to think about.
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Post by: Jimmy on September 27, 2010, 01:25:25 AM
But, I would be interested to see what your blood work and relevant tests would have shown during those days.
I haven't seen a doctor since at least 18 years Kathy. My mother bothers me with that every time we met, but as I say to her everytime : I feel good and I don't need to see a doctor to find me imaginary diseases just to sold me a fortune in pills. To be honest if I can spend the rest of my life without meeting another one I will be more than happy. Most diseases are created by stress and the doctors are a stress inducing factors.
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Post by: Alien Redrum on September 27, 2010, 01:57:42 AM
This kind of "documentary" is the worst thing that can be made because he doesn't name the real guilty. I'm really shocked that poor propaganda films like that are shown as the truth in american schools...
I can't speak for the rest of the post, but I agree with this 100%. I hate this documentary because it misplaces the blame. To accuse McDonald's (and other fast food restaurants) of America's obesity problem is ridiculous and lazy filmmaking. McDonald's is in business to make money and if selling fatty foods makes them money, so be it. Good lord, what happened to personal responsibility?
Guess what, Spurlock, if you go on a snickers only diet for a month IT MIGHT NOT BE GOOD FOR YOU. You going to go after the chocolate companies next?
I'm stopping my rant now. I really hate this documentary. :laugh:
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Post by: Dragonfire on September 27, 2010, 02:02:01 AM
I've never seen this and I haven't really wanted to. Everything I've read and heard about it seems to indicate that the only target for the problem of people being overweight is the food sold at McDonalds. Yes a lot of if it isn't that good for a person, but it is also a personal choice to eat tons of it while not exercising.
I know I heard about someone filing a lawsuit over this..saying they were fat because of the food sold at a fast food restaurant. It might have been McDonalds. I can't remember now. That's just insane.
I do need to lose some weight and get in better shape, but that doesn't mean I blame fast food for making me this way. I've chosen to eat it at times...or other not so good stuff and I haven't done as much exercising as I should.
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Post by: Kathy on September 27, 2010, 02:27:37 AM
I never felt the point of the movie was to defame one fast food restaurant. And, as far as law suits go, there is always going to be someone trying to make a buck with ridiculous law suits.
What I found fascinating about this film was that it highlighted how businesses and marketing can have a detrimental effect on people. It showed the effects that huge portions, at lower prices, encourage and promote obesity. There were physiological ramifications, documented using scientific data, which I had never known could occur.
Addictions, whether it is drugs, food, alcohol, sex etc. experience actual psychological or physical changes that often impact the ability to make it a "personal choice". This film brought a little bit of insight into this phenomena.
One could do a similar film that documents the devastating effects that businesses and marketing have on young girls and body image. We are one of the few countries in the world where size zero is considered the ideal female form. Bulimia, anorexia and other disorders are a direct result and are found in children as young as three years old.
These issues are so complex and difficult to understand, I'm always interested in someone who tackles the topics.
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Post by: Jimmy on September 27, 2010, 02:59:46 AM
Guess what, Spurlock, if you go on a snickers only diet for a month IT MIGHT NOT BE GOOD FOR YOU. You going to go after the chocolate companies next?
Great idea ;D Maybe we should make a documentary when we will follow the two of us doing it and make a tons of money out of it. But I want to change for a Caramilk diet (I prefer this brand) and to do it even better we drink Coke only. Of course if we became sick it won't be our fault and we will launch a lawsuit against Cadbury and Coca Cola (you in the USA and me in Canada).
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Post by: Alien Redrum on September 27, 2010, 05:46:36 PM
WE'LL MAKE MILLIONS!!! :clap:
Kathy, I read your post, but there is no way for me to respond to it without sounding like a jackass (because of the internet, not because of me really being a jackass -- which I don't deny either).
I can understand what you are saying, and I can appreciate why you liked the documentary, but I don't buy any of it.
(The bolded part makes me look like a jackass, because I don't know how to phrase it properly. It sounds as if I'm nullifying your opinion, but I don't mean to.)
I think what just burns me about this doc is nothing new is brought to the table (for me). It was sooooooo popular, but there are shit-ton of docs out there that are not only leagues better, but they are more important for people to see. The fact that doc is more well known than, say, The Cove or Paradise Lost or any number of other documentaries that should be as popular if not more popular than this just burns me.
But McDonald's was the scapegoat of the month the year it came out, so I can see why it did so well. It's just (as I said before) such sad and lazy filmmaking. (All of which is my opinion of course. :) )
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Post by: Kathy on September 27, 2010, 06:03:43 PM
From one jackass to another...no problem! :laugh:
I never saw this film when it came out or read anything about it until I actually saw it a year or so ago.
So, my feelings about it are coming strictly from how I perceived it and how it affected me. And, because I am a health care professional, I viewed it through that lens.
I know there are tons of other documentaries out there but I never compare one film to another. Some, such as The Cove, I find so disturbing to me that I will not watch it.
I think that is why I enjoy reading everyone's reviews on this forums, And, why I find I have so little to contribute. I don't have the expertise to dissect or compare films. I only know if they affect me or not. Or, whether or not I like them.
As far as this film is concerned, or any other for that matter...I am right and you are wrong! :tease:
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Post by: Alien Redrum on September 27, 2010, 06:21:05 PM
I never saw this film when it came out or read anything about it until I actually saw it a year or so ago.
HEY FELLOW JACKASS! :laugh:
I heartily admit the hype that I had heard surrounding it definitely affected how I felt about it at the end of the day.
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So, my feelings about it are coming strictly from how I perceived it and how it affected me. And, because I am a health care professional, I viewed it through that lens.
:thumbup:
I can dig that. I can say American Movie is one of the best documentaries ever, but many people will find it ass because they won't see it on the level I am. (I'm by no means saying they don't "get it", but someone involved in independent film will definitely see that documentary different than someone who isn't.
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As far as this film is concerned, or any other for that matter...I am right and you are wrong! :tease:
Actually, you aren't. You weren't around when I first started talking about documentaries, so you will never know the intent behind the discussion of documentaries. Instead you begin the usual shower demeaning comments and remarks designed merely to inflame rather than discussing. This all leads me to believe your understanding of the documentary discussing is completely incorrect.
Maybe one day you will understand the discussion about documentaries. Not today... tomorrow maybe.
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:laugh: :P
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 28, 2010, 05:27:35 PM
:bag:
I can't believe I started this........
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 28, 2010, 05:42:10 PM
This being posted at 11:27am... Britt you are in school to learn... not goof off on the net! :tease:
But Pete is right on this :hysterical:
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Post by: Rogmeister on September 28, 2010, 10:50:26 PM
Maybe it was her lunch time? Or study hall? Do they still have that? :-\
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 28, 2010, 11:23:25 PM
Well... she CLAIMS it was her lunch time. :tease:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 29, 2010, 01:06:15 AM
Yes it was my lunch period!! ::) I had a whole hour to myself and it only takes me about 15 minutes to eat. What else am I to do? lol
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Post by: addicted2dvd on September 29, 2010, 01:21:10 AM
You are in school... You study! :tease:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on September 29, 2010, 01:34:04 AM
I study enough! Its only mid-first quarter!!! :P
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on October 09, 2010, 09:21:49 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61KJLmUG1iL._SS500_.jpg) Alvin and the Chipmunks meet the Wolfman
The Plot:
Alvin is struggling with nightmares of werewolves. Alvin believes that the new next-door neighbor Mr. Talbot is a werewolf. Of course, no one believes him. Meanwhile, the boys are working on the school production of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. When Alvin blows up the school auditorium, he is expelled from the production. Theodore is put in to rise his lack of confidence. Alvin and Simon are trying to discover the secret of Mr. Talbot. Will the play go as planned or will the Chipmunks mess it up?! And is Mr. Talbot a werewolf?
My Thoughts:
Wow, this brings back memories. I watched this every Halloween on Cartoon Network (before the channel went lame) and recorded iot on VHS, a tape I no longer had till dad picked up the double-feature DVD for me! ;D I just have to say, dear old dad didn't like it as much, what with the mjusic, but, c'mon!! The music was rockin!!! :egyptian:
Still, I wish they focused more on Lawrence Talbot, and not Theodore, but it still a fun family, comedic horror cartoon!! ;D
My Rating: Out of 5 (http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)
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Post by: Antares on October 10, 2010, 06:06:53 PM
This kind of "documentary" is the worst thing that can be made because he doesn't name the real guilty. I'm really shocked that poor propaganda films like that are shown as the truth in american schools...
I can't speak for the rest of the post, but I agree with this 100%. I hate this documentary because it misplaces the blame. To accuse McDonald's (and other fast food restaurants) of America's obesity problem is ridiculous and lazy filmmaking. McDonald's is in business to make money and if selling fatty foods makes them money, so be it. Good lord, what happened to personal responsibility?
Guess what, Spurlock, if you go on a snickers only diet for a month IT MIGHT NOT BE GOOD FOR YOU. You going to go after the chocolate companies next?
I'm stopping my rant now. I really hate this documentary. :laugh:
The true problem with this documentary lies in the fact that Spurlock purposely went out of his way to eat unhealthy each day. There are countless scenes where he could have ordered a couple of 1/2 pints of milk to go with his meal, but he chose a LARGE shake or soda. I think he only showed himself once with a salad. For breakfast he always ordered two or three hash browns, instead of just eating the McMuffins, which are probably the most nutritious item on a McDonalds menu.
If you wanted to do a true study of their food, and stay within the framework of the parameters of ordering everything on the menu at least once, you would find out the most fattening items and spread those out over the course of the month to lessen their impact. And of course, only order those items once during the study. There is plenty of selection on their menu to make a concerted effort to eat 'healthy'.
The last flaw in his experiment, is that he never attempts any form of exercise during the month. Hate to tell you Morgan, but if I eat anywhere, and that includes a vegetarian restaurant, and I eat the massive amounts that you indulged in, then just laid around my apartment, then I would gain weight too. If he had just done 20 minutes a day of exercise, he probably would have only gained have the weight he did.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on October 10, 2010, 10:13:05 PM
Ok, people are still arguing about this, so I might as well step in. Toward the end of that documentary, he explained this.
Turns out, everything he did was because there were a lot of people who did the same. Thats what horrified so many people. Some people do eat mainly at McDonalds and other fast food joints. Some people never put in the exercise either. He also credited that sometimes its hard to tell where the personal responsibility ends and where the corperate responsibility begins. From there, thats our call. I think the movie just opens your eyes to what some people actually do, not just Morgan Spurlock, but actual people.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on October 19, 2010, 09:29:35 PM
(http://static.letsbuyit.com/filer/images/uk/products/original/141/22/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-meet-frankenstein-dvd-14122104.jpeg) Alvin and the Chipmunks meet Frankenstein
The Plot:
The Chipmunks are working at the amusement park, Majestic Movie Studios, in a singing attraction. Little do they know that the real Dr. Frankenstein are in a new attraction called, "Frankenstein's Castle". After Alvin drives a crazy bus ride, they miss their next performance and get locked in the park after closing time. Dr. Frankenstein figures that the castle isn't scary enough and re-creates the real Frankenstein and after the monster finds the boys, it starts a wild and wacky adventure!
My Thoughts:
Well, I have this to say: the opening Chipmunks song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uBhYQj0e9Q) was awesome!! ........ and it went downhill from there....
Don't get me wrong, I watched this every Halloween with the Wolfman one. That, and ther Frankenstein monster is really a kind creature that was misunderstood. They stayed true to that! But ... they had him on the playground. He's afraid to go on a rollar coaster. They completely babied a monster!! (stay calm, Britt....there we worse versions....remember Rock n roll Frankenstien)
But... its a good family movie, and they did do nice things with the good doctor! Sooooooooooo ......... I'd recommend it for the kiddies, But I'd suggest Wolfman first and foremost.
My Rating Out of 5 (http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on October 26, 2010, 02:45:23 AM
(http://loban.ru/uploads/posts/1217489097_108371111.jpg) Mickey's House of Villains
The Plot: The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to take over. Soon, the villains take over the house and kick out Mickey, Donald and Goofy. It's all up to Mickey and his friends to overthrow evil and return the House of Mouse to normal--or as close to normal as it get's.
My Thoughts:
While I'm still young enough to stomach the playfulness and innocence of this show, I decided to write a review. Then again, who's too old for Mickey and the gang? It's classic! Off the bat, I have to say its a fun movie. Great for the kiddies. Otherwise, its really worth a few laughs. Some shorts I think you all may especially enjoy is "How to Haunt a House" and "Donald's Halloween Scare". Putting Mickey against all the Disney villains is an interesting idea, and there is but one musical number (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbh1LNQxgkk) - a rockin one at that!
But, oh - - - the Dance of the Goofys?!?!?! The worst of the shorts by far, if not for anhy other reason than seeing Goofy in skin-tight leotards.
My Rating Out of 5 (http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 12, 2011, 04:31:20 AM
Wow, has it really been over a YEAR???? :o
well, these reviews are long overdue. Death Note has become my favorite anime ever and I want to let the world know what I think about the movies.
(http://www.monkey-pirate.com/blogs/spiff/wp-content/uploads/death_note_movie_poster.jpg) (http://www.dramafans.org/imgs/death_note_2_the_last_name.jpg) (http://drama.watchanimeon.com/series/death-note-3-l-change-the-world.jpg) Death Note Trilogy
The Plots:
A young man and college student whose life undergoes a drastic change when he discovers a mysterious notebook, known as the "Death Note", lying on the ground. The Death Note's instructions claim that if a person's name is written within it while picturing that person's face, that person shall die. Light is initially skeptical of the notebook's authenticity, but after experimenting with it, he realizes that the Death Note is real. After meeting with the previous owner of the Death Note, a shinigami named Ryuk, Light seeks to become "god of the new world" by passing his judgment on those he deems to be evil or who get in his way. After months of killing criminals, Light is dubbed Kira by the public and some believe him to be righteous about killing criminals. Interpol is no closer to catching him, and is going to pass the case on to the Ministry of Health as some disease, until L steps onto the scene. Known as the best detective in the world, L has solved many cases with his assistant Watari. Working with them, L manages to confront Light, live on TV, and deduces he is in the Kanto region of Japan and he can "kill without lifting a finger." The race begins between L and Light to discover each other's identity, and a game of cat and mouse ensues between the two geniuses.
In the second installment of the Death Note film franchise, Light Yagami meets a second Kira and faithful follower Misa Amane and her Shinigami named Rem. Light attempts to defeat L along with Teru Mikami (a Kira follower) and Kiyomi Takada (another Kira follower) but in the end will Light win? or will a Shinigami named Ryuk make all the difference in Light's victory or his ultimate death?
A spin-off of the popular Death Note films, L: Change The World focuses on the legendary detective L as he uses his final 23 days to solve crimes all over the world. When a young girl and boy come to him for aid, L is soon faced with what may be his most difficult case yet: stopping a group of corrupted scientists from spreading a lethal virus throughout the earth.
My Thoughts:
You guys may want to ready for one of my not-so-famous rants. ;)
As mentioned above, the anime has been one of my most favorite shows ever, even so much that I am currently reading the manga. (And yes, I have also read the novel Another Note: the Los Angeles BB Murder Cases) I watched the series before watching the movies, so I already knew most of the story before watching. But what an I say? To me, it's just that good. And before anyone asks, I watch dub. I don't usually feel like reading my movies. It's more awkward for live action than it is for anime, but I easily adjusted to it.
Well, the first movie, obviously, is titled Death Note. There are really no complaints in the begining. It goes just like it does in the anime so far smooth sailing. I was very impressed in the casting, L was just as cute/freaky as ever. Light wasn't exactly as I pictured him, but I got used to it. The Shinigami felt a little cartoonish, but what else were they supposed to do? It's as good as it was ever going to get and I'm happy with how everybody did in this movie!! When it comes time they skip over the epic potato chip eating, but all for the better I suppose - I don't see how people could pull that off in live action.
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Amazing how that series could make potato chip eating epic!! ;)
So, I move farther into this movie and I'm expecting it to go exactly as it went in the anime. Yeah, rookie mistake, I know. I thought I learned better but apparently not. A big critique I have about this movie reveals part of the ending, so if you already seen it read on in the spoiler text, but if not I think this will all be in my conclusion paragraph, so don't worry about it.
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The way they portrayed Naomi really had me steamed. She was one of the only - - no, she was THE only strong female character in the franchise and the movie completely misinterpreted her. She was a strong women who wanted to benefit society by helping in the Kira case when he fiance was killed. She was bent on catching Kira, but wanted to work with L and work as an FBI agent on the case. :readthis: How was this done in the movie? She lost it. She made a hostage negotiation like a common broken-hearted, pushed-over-the-edge woman. The lady was crazy and ready to be a killer!! That...that's not Naomi!
Ok, I think I vented.
The rest of the movie went over without much change. The dough-cabobs L creates due to his sugar-crazed mind had my dad laughing and it's still a running joke between us.There's a cliffhanger for the next movie to enter and yes, I have moved on from Naomi at this point. Still mad, but everything just goes so nicely together I don't mind. :-[
The second movie, Death Note: The Last Name was a little more interesting. Now the cast is completely here, so enter the Shinigami Rem and Misa Amane (aka, Misa-Misa :yucky: I hate her nickname, it sounds so preppy. But I hate her too.)
So once again the movie sticks very close to the anime, or at least it seems like it at first. I am very happy. ;D The movies don't lose it's beat, the second feels like it's coming right from the first, something that all sequels should have a feel of. Misa, here, has black hair which in the anime was blonde. Some call it a continuity error, some call it a production's creative rights, I call it a good move! :thumbup:
As stated above, I hate Misa Amane. She is such an obsessive, stupid, and blind follower that she made me want to cringe numerous times in this movie. And in the anime. And in the manga. And in the fan fictions. And in - - ok, can I just stop there? She's the usual cheerleader type, let's put it that way. :slaphead: I think that by changing her hair color it is veering away from a horrible stereotype about blondes that Amane was no doubt a personification of. I don't know, call me crazy. I just liked that the people in the production were too lazy to make a established character's hair color right this time.
So moving on. More good effects. More amazing moments. More amazing L and evil Kira. I loved every scene where L had his mask on so the second Kira wouldn't figure out who he is. It looked so rediculous!! Hilarious!! One more thing the movie had to it's credit? The ending. I was so surprised I spit out my potato chips!! (Yes, I actually did that.) I didn't see it coming and was so glad it happened!!!
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At episode 24 of the anime, the unthinkable happens. L dies. :weep: And so did a piece of my fangirl heart when I saw it happen. He was my favorite character ever in the series. But of course, when I saw the plot come up to it, I expected the same to happen. BUT IT DIDN'T!!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
He saved himself by....writing his own name in the Death Note. So he would not die by Kira's hand, reveal Kira, and live only for another 23 days. :weep: Back to my sadness. I was happy with the ending, of course. Justice was served. I was just realkly really confused. I knew there was a third movie to watch and had no idea what it would be about now that the Kira case was closed. And L was going to die in less than a month. I could not see where the writers were going with this; I couldn't even see where they could fit in a spot for L's successor's Mello and Near. Then, enter the third movie.
The spin-off movie, L: Change the World, was something I had no idea what I was going into. This was something completely new and I enjoyed every moment of it. It was like a lost case solved by L!! :yahoo: Here, he had exactly 23 days to stop a virus being spread that was going to eliminate mankind. No pressure!! :laugh:
The begining tied in with the second movie, which confused me at first as it actually showed a clip from before the Kira case, but wasn't too hard to figure out. The special effect that gave off the feel for the virus was just horrific!! I thought I was gonna puke!! :yucky: Of course, even my dad knows that anything about disease or medical shows or the like and I cower before it. :bag: I just can't handle all that, k? But the genuis boy was interesting little girl was so adorable, even when she was very very angry for a reason I shall not reveal. My favorite by far was the scene when the kids try to get L to walk straight!!
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What I absolutely can't stand about this movie? Near. Yes, the villager boy is supposed to be Near. :slaphead: For those that don't know, Near is L's successor. He is supposed to take over his name after he dies. I don't mind the actors looking a little different from the characters, but they changed everything!!!! :stars:
:o Do they look anything even remotely alike to you?!?!?! (Aside from the toy robots)
Near goes from being a genius albino secluse trained nearly since birth to be next in line to be L to being a villager boy who was a mathematical genius and somehow dragged into the case!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!
*big breathe* Enough rage for one review.....
I loved the third movie. I really did. That one (albeit really big) change in continuity really had me steamed, though. What can I say? I loved how we got to feel like we were getting to know L outside of the Kira case and him having his own movie without Light barging in somewhere was really great! The movie itself was very nicely done, there are eater eggs for the fans like the return of the 2nd movie mask, the return of the dough-cabobs and potato chips, and things that just hint off at the other alphabet-coded successors when he goes through his e-mail. (Look for it ;) ) Another favorite scene was involving a baked goods truck, but I don't feel like talking about that too muchy tonight. There was no real significance, I just enjoyed it, lol. And the ending.....omg, the ending....it was perfect. L's last line proved to be very quote-worthy.
So after all this, why only 4.5 out of 5? Why not go all the way with a 5 out of 5 if I liked them this much? I mean, I've only been on a Death Note rave since I discovered the anime so I obviously love it!!
Quite frankly, I think the anime is genius and the movies were a great follow=up to it and really live up to the hype. It is totally worth a 5/5!! These movies are amazing and I would recommend them to anyone!! ;D Thing is, by switching up Naomi and Near on me I just couldn't let this go without docking a few points. Yup, total nerd rage. :laugh: Seriously though, I would watch these movies a million bajillion times they are so good, or at least I think so.
My Rating: Out of 5 (http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull2.jpg)
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Post by: Achim on December 12, 2011, 05:21:10 AM
Well done, Brittany. I enjoyed reading your review. (I don't consider a trilogy myself though, "merely" a spin-off. But I liked it as well.)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 13, 2011, 09:30:57 PM
Thank you, and I felt the trilogy/spin-off line was kinda blurry in this case.
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on December 13, 2011, 09:34:44 PM
Lol, my dad just said he hasn't read this yet because its too long and he put it off til later! :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on May 07, 2012, 03:52:06 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f9/TheAvengers2012Poster.jpg/220px-TheAvengers2012Poster.jpg) The Avengers
The Plot: Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.
My Thoughts: I honestly have been moving away from superheroes this last year or so. I guess I transformed into an anime fan. It's gotten to a point where I need to catalog my anime watching, I cosplay, and just today I started training Pokemon. :slaphead: (link in sig for the last one). Point is, I haven't been the proud Marvel fan I usually am. This movie completely reminded me why I loved Marvel in the first place.
The movie was completely action-packed, with plenty of explosions to please all our simple minds. ;) There is a ton of humor, in which I found myself laughing out loud in the movie theater. Seriously, I usually have a poker face when I watch something new. Here, I could barely contain myself. The effects were great, couldn't look better! Some of you may worry about the new actors on set, like say, the new Bruce Banner. Trust me, he did a fine job!
I am not revealing any spoilers, but the secret end scene and the usual Stan Lee cameo was hilarious/awesome like in the 5 other movies.
Maybe I'm just biased for it 1) being Marvel, 2) being in theater for an awesome effect, or 3) having an awesome theater experience. (Seriously, not a background conversation nor whining baby to be heard :o ) In any case, the movie was just awesome. I don't even need to pull up my rating pics for this one, you know I'm about to say it's 5 stars!!
Title: Re: Addicted2comics(:P)'s Official Review Thread!!!
Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on July 01, 2012, 03:46:32 AM
Ok!! You guys are going to get a little preview. ;D
I already have my October marathon planned. The layout and everything. This October I am going to watch a mix of Halloween movies and TV specials that are truly classic (ie, the Ghost Bride from Hey Arnold! - you know, stuff from the 90s I remember ;) ) mixed with a bunch of awesome horror movies that everyone talks about that I've never seen before.
On that list is the Grudge movies. I was going to save it for the marathon, but my dad only has the first 2 movies and the 3rd is available for a limited time with our On Demand package, so I'm going to take advantage of it a little early. :bag: I figure I'll just copy/paste to start off my marathon in October, unless I'm in the mood for it again.
Also, added to my rating will be a counter that looks like this:
Every time you see her I'm counting a time I screamed or jumped a little. So think of it as my personal Scare-O-Meter. (Expect to see her a lot - I get jumpy on horror comedies like Scary Movie and Zombieland :bag: )
I'll be back in a few hours with the first review ;)
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Post by: Jimmy on July 01, 2012, 05:01:56 AM
You seem even more anxious to start than your father is :laugh:
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on July 01, 2012, 06:03:02 AM
Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar as Karen Jason Behr as Doug William Mapother as Matthew Clea DuVall as Jennifer Kadee Strickland as Susan Grace Zabriskie as Emma
Plot: From filmmaker Sam Raimi (Spider-Man®, Army of Darkness) and acclaimed Japanese director Takashi Shimizu comes a terrifying tale of horror in the tradition of The Ring and 28 Days Later.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (TV’s "Buffy The Vampire Slayer") stars as an American nurse who has come to work in Tokyo. Following a series of horrifying and mysterious deaths, she encounters the vengeful supernatural spirit that possesses its victims, claims their souls, then passes its curse to another person in a spreading chain of horror. Now, she must find a way to break this supernatural spell or become the next victim of an ancient evil that never dies, but forever lives to kill.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
DVD-ROM Content
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I have to say, I was rather looking forward to this! I've seen parodies and sat through the video game walk-through, but never actually saw this. (Hence why it's in the marathon). I walked into this movie knowing the story of the little boy, but the girl - who I deem to be creepier - is someone that just really bugs me in the crackling of her voice and the way she moves to the point where it is the goal of my movie-watching to figure out how the heck she died. :hmmmm: So far all I got was it was around when the boy was killed and I think maybe she fell down the stairs. I can't tell yet. (No judge me! Clues in the story are confusing!! My brain no handle it!! :bag: )
The "scare" quality of it was ok. It only got me by jumpscares a few times - as you can see by the counter - though the first three were within the first half hour, so I guess you can say it kind of declined after that. The Grudge was about as scary as I would suspect and it ended pretty well, though since it's the first of a few movies there wasn't much of a climax. I'm guessing that saved for when people are trying to find a way to break the curse towards the end of the franchise.
Overall, the plot confused me a little but it got me a few times so it's still a cool movie! :laugh:
My Rating: Out of a Possible 5 (http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)
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Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on July 01, 2012, 06:05:40 AM
Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar as Karen Amber Tamblyn as Aubrey Arielle Kebbel as Allison Takako Fuji as Kayako Edison Chen as Eason Sarah Roemer as Lacey
Plot: Acclaimed producers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Taka Ichise have re-teamed with director Takashi Shimizu and screenwriter Stephen Susco to present this heart-stopping sequel to the smash-hit thriller, The Grudge.
When Aubrey Davis (Amber Tamblyn, TV's "Joan of Arcadia") learns her sister Karen (Sarah Michelle Gellar) has been hospitalized, she immediately flies to Tokyo. Once there, she learns her sister's horrifying story and discovers that the fatal supernatural curse has been unleashed. Now, as the grudge spreads across the world, a new host of unsuspecting victims are about to become infected by the force that can't be stopped – and won't be killed.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I can't say this is much scarier than the previous movie. More or less, it's a lot like watching the first one over again. The main difference is we get to a complete back-story.
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I feel embarrassed to say that the "little girl" is a lot less little than I thought she was. :-[ Turns out the woman from the Grudge was the wife that was killed, mother to the little boy. I didn't think of that...
The main new plot point is the discovery of...well, let's just say there was the bad practice of a mother that may have been another factor in the curse. Part of me thinks it's a cool twist, part of me thinks it just complicates the main aspect that I like: she's angry he husband killed her and wants revenge. There were many new characters introduced, and you see the woman's power to really mess with people's heads. There was really only one jump-scare that got me, but I think I'll chalk that up to having watched it so soon after the first. It can still be pretty creepy.
My Rating: Out of a Possible 5 (http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)
Title: Re: Addicted2comics(:P)'s Official Review Thread!!!
Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on July 02, 2012, 07:17:30 AM
Brad Keene, Takashi Shimizu (film "Ju-On: The Grudge")
Length:
90 min.
Rating:
R
Stars: Matthew Knight as Jake Shawnee Smith as Dr. Sullivan Mike Straub as Orderly Aiko Horiuchi as Kayako Shimba Tsuchiya as Toshio Emi Ikehata as Naoko
Plot: A young Japanese woman who holds the key to stopping the evil spirit of Kayako, travels to the haunted Chicago apartment from the sequel, to stop the curse of Kayako once and for all and save a family who are currently being haunted by her malicious spirit.
My Thoughts:
One of my first thoughts watching this movie was that something in the rules of these ghosts changed ... before in the first movie (probably the second too, but I'm not sure) the spirits could only get you if you were in the dark. Once you reach light, they back off. No such rules here, they just seem to come whenever they want. Thought I'd point that out. :P
So a lot of people die, and more people try to stop the curse ...that much all the movies had. What's unique here is the Kayako's sister showing up to perform a ceremony to actually get rid of her. As for what occurs there and my thoughts on it I shall leave in the spoilers.
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Stupid move #1: Refusing to go through with the ceremony that will get rid of the evil
Stupid move #2: Stopping in the middle of the ceremony because you don't want a little girl to drink what she has to drink to contain the spirit
I cannot stress how absolutely idiotic some parts of the movies are. If something can get rid of evil, do it and don't think twice. If it makes it worse, deal with it later because stopping in the middle leads to...well, it leads to what happens towards the end. :slaphead:
Between the three movies there is a fair amount of continuity and no one stands above the other, so I guess that's why it all seems like one big movie to me and why I gave them each the same rating.
My Rating: Out of a Possible 5 (http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz94/Moon_Spider/Comic%20Book%20Business/Skull1.jpg)
Title: Re: Addicted2comics(:P)'s Official Review Thread!!!
Post by: Achim on July 02, 2012, 08:17:46 PM
One of my first thoughts watching this movie was that something in the rules of these ghosts changed ... before in the first movie (probably the second too, but I'm not sure) the spirits could only get you if you were in the dark. Once you reach light, they back off. No such rules here, they just seem to come whenever they want. Thought I'd point that out. :P
Rules of a Trilogy: The fist one makes the Rules. The second one bends the Rule. In the third one all bets are off.
;)
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Post by: Alien Redrum on July 02, 2012, 10:56:51 PM
If you haven't, I highly recommend watching the original Japanese versions of these. At least watch the original, Ju-on. It's far superior than the remake (and I enjoyed the remake).
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Post by: dfmorgan on July 03, 2012, 12:37:22 AM
If you haven't, I highly recommend watching the original Japanese versions of these. At least watch the original, Ju-on. It's far superior than the remake (and I enjoyed the remake).
:thumbup: I have to agree with this and also say that the same goes for The Ring in that whilst the US remake was good the original Japanese version is much better.
Title: Re: Addicted2comics(:P)'s Official Review Thread!!!
Post by: addicted2comics(:P) on October 02, 2012, 10:38:50 PM
Ah, it's been a while since I was here. ;)
As for whether or not I watch the original Japanese, it depends on whether I feel like it and if my father has it...I'm using his DVDs after all! :laugh: If I ever do watch them, though, I'll be sure to note the change in quality.