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Ichinisan

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The movie is almost 10 years old. If that isn't old enough for a spoiler, I suppose I should refrain from saying I was disappointed who Rosebud turned out to be.

Jackman's character was nothing more than a con artist who loved to hear applause. Bale's character is the true artist, willing to give up two lives for one completely dedicated to the craft. That is the prestige!

The point of this thread is to help other people discover movies, no?

I recently watched True Romance for the first time (a much older movie) and commented here. At least one other member watched it for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it.

For the record, I still haven't seen Citizen Kane. :(

I'm going to watch it soon.
 
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The point of this thread is to help other people discover movies, no?

I recently watched True Romance for the first time (a much older movie) and commented here. At least one other member watched it for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it.

It's been added to my list because of this thread as well. Just haven't gotten around to watching it yet :(
 

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The point of this thread is to help other people discover movies, no?

I recently watched True Romance for the first time (a much older movie) and commented here. At least one other member watched it for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Agreed. Hinting at things like the Rosebud mention above is fine because you are just saying you did not like the resolution of something, but specifically spoiling something should be avoided (or use the tags) if possible.

Sure, some of these films are old, but we have a lot of younger participants, or just participants who are new to watching certain types of films, so ideally we would not want to spoil their potential experience too much. Not saying we should be super anal about it, but just be considerate.

KT
 

raasco

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Agreed. Hinting at things like the Rosebud mention above is fine because you are just saying you did not like the resolution of something, but specifically spoiling something should be avoided (or use the tags) if possible.



Sure, some of these films are old, but we have a lot of younger participants, or just participants who are new to watching certain types of films, so ideally we would not want to spoil their potential experience too much. Not saying we should be super anal about it, but just be considerate.



KT


Yes. We are here for recommendations, for the most part. I vote for spoiler tag regardless of the movies age.
 

DigDog

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The Maze Runner.

8/10.honestly. i loved it. now i'm looking forward to 3 years of waiting so i can pop episodes 2 and 3 all in one go.
(just kidding. i already read the spoilers and i know they are gonna suck)
 

Oyeve

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Papillion,

saw it last night for like the 100th time. Still love it. McQueens best movie acting IMO>
 

Cerb

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Prometheus - 3/10

Had I taken the time to see it when it was new, I doubt I would have been even that generous.

I'll give it 4 for good special effects, lighting, and acting. Even then, -1 for putting popular actors in a few roles, where they stand out too much. I love Charlize Theron, and she was an awesome self-centered conflicted asshole, but she stood out from the start as Charlize Theron, cast because this is a big name movie. Same with Noomi, Sean, and Edris, that I recognize. I can give Marshall-Green a pass for the same root cause, though his was the worst acting of the movie, IMO: he was cast because he's a hot name, not because he was a good fit for a philosophical scientist, and Scott couldn't turn him into a believable one. The general prettiness of every thing and every one detracted from the movie from the very first scene with live humans in it.

Too much hokey crap, nearing slapstick; an expensive space expedition, taking a long time, and they haven't trained with each other, nor set up any particular procedures for their discoveries (even if it is safe, who handles what and how kind of matters); too many overly-suspenseful scenes where things almost go totally wrong, but something happens just in the last second; flamethrowers have no place, without knowing exactly the creatures being faced, and are dangerous as all get-out otherwise; the android's decisions made no sense at all; the android's decapitation scene was plain cringe-worthy; it was all way too flashy; Deep breath in, deep breath out...

They then made the lone surviving 'engineer' look like a bad guy, rather than inhuman. This completely ruins the aspects of cosmic horror, that helped make Alien a great suspense movie, Aliens a gripping action movie, and a Alien 3 an under-appreciated twist on the hero's journey, with the hero trying to save others in a purgatory (I've read Resurrection was edited into being bad, but what I saw was not too good, so I'm leaving it out, here). Showing our creators, that we are like them physically, and that they also made the 'xenomorphs', makes us too important; and them being intentionally made weapons makes them less worthy of fear.

Oh, and next time you want to have a sick old man, that never appears young, cast a healthy old man, and make him look sick. I didn't even realize the boss man was vying for immortality until he explained it, because I couldn't tell before that he was old, rather than disfigured, because he postured, stood, and talked, like a young to middle aged man.

Finally, a lone woman, thin, still looking full of vitality, but not young, attractive, but unconventionally so, being the lone survivor, and leaving on a ship with the head of an android that can guide her...seriously, are they so out of ideas that they can't come up with their own ending for this story, but instead cobble bits of the two canonical works to make it? Do not answer that.

The early generation 'xenomorph' at the end was one of its few bright spots.
 
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MongGrel

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Got a kick out of Tucker and Dale vs Evil when I finally watched it, I'll give it a 7.5.

The wife liked it more than I did, and wants to watch it again, that's a bit rare for her.

Yeah Papillion another old favorite of mine, The Sand Pebbles (more McQueen, and a young Candice Bergen), The Enemy Below, along with The Bridge on the River Kwai.

Some of my favorite oldies.

I'd forgotten Citizen X also, if you've never seen it, a bit morose but I think it's a good movie.
 
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Trading Places - 8/10
This movie holds up so well, the comedic bits are still funny, and still a good story to follow. The clothing and technology is dated, but that doesn't take away from it IMO
And Jamie Lee Curtis... wow... :wub:
 

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Trading Places - 8/10
This movie holds up so well, the comedic bits are still funny, and still a good story to follow. The clothing and technology is dated, but that doesn't take away from it IMO
And Jamie Lee Curtis... wow... :wub:

Funny. I actually just watched this movie the other day too. Movie really holds up well and Jamie Lee Curtis really must have been a sex idol back then. Holy hell.
 

MongGrel

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Agreed. Hinting at things like the Rosebud mention above is fine because you are just saying you did not like the resolution of something, but specifically spoiling something should be avoided (or use the tags) if possible.

Sure, some of these films are old, but we have a lot of younger participants, or just participants who are new to watching certain types of films, so ideally we would not want to spoil their potential experience too much. Not saying we should be super anal about it, but just be considerate.

KT

+1
 

motsm

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They then made the lone surviving 'engineer' look like a bad guy, rather than inhuman. This completely ruins the aspects of cosmic horror, that helped make Alien a great suspense movie...
Are you saying that you don't think xenomorphs look like the "bad guy" in Alien/s?
 

Cerb

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Are you saying that you don't think xenomorphs look like the "bad guy" in Alien/s?
No. The engineer looks like a tall hairless statue of an ancient culture brought to life, with "bad guy" features of crooked lips, an overbearing brow, and inset dark eyes...like a skin-bleached Lex Luthor.
 

ImpulsE69

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No. The engineer looks like a tall hairless statue of an ancient culture brought to life, with "bad guy" features of crooked lips, an overbearing brow, and inset dark eyes...like a skin-bleached Lex Luthor.

You do realize much of the unspoken premise goes back to religion and the 'made in his image' line right? That is why they look like they do. It is only a small portion of the religious overtones.
 
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Cerb

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You do realize much of the unspoken premise goes back to religion and the 'made in his image' line right? That is why they look like they do. It is only a small portion of the religious overtones.
Yes, I realize that (and, that's been the case since movie #1, with the Space Jockey's obvious inspiration <- finally found an image). But, it wasn't made use of that way, with a story to match, or that much more in the way of allegory. It was used as another monster, just an intelligent one, for the purpose of adding more sound effects, heavy breathing, and effects. It was not treated as a being with any will or intellect, nor was the creature explored, and how they visited it and woke it was just another idiotic move that makes no sense (much like most of David's actions, which serve to create chaos, but to no end that is in anyone's interests, but works to move the movie to the next action scene). It was in passing, more or less, while lots of focus was put on cheap suspense like racing the storm, coming back to a little bloodbath, as if it were a video game intro, the ship ramming (eye-roll worthy, and apparently Scott's idea), etc.. There were many ways the movie had potential, in many ways, especially given that only the ending and art style needed to be close to canon, but it ended up feeling like Transformers, with fewer explosions, and then too much tying in to the other films.
 
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GTaudiophile

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Big Eyes - 6/10

Paging Tim Burton. Where is Tim Burton? Paging Danny Elfman. Where is Danny Elfman?

At least Christoph Waltz always shows up and is a blast to watch.

Otherwise avoid seeing on the big screen. Wait for the RedBox.
 

motsm

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No. The engineer looks like a tall hairless statue of an ancient culture brought to life, with "bad guy" features of crooked lips, an overbearing brow, and inset dark eyes...like a skin-bleached Lex Luthor.
Perhaps they do, but that wasn't my question. I was asking what you thought of the xenomorph, as you compared it favorably for staying mysterious. I just thought it was an odd comparison to make, since the xenomorph in Alien is a killing machine, and it's horrific look is trying to make that very clear the second you see it on screen. So I just don't understand why you think the xenomorph's roll in the Alien film was more mysterious than the engineer in Prometheus. I'd certainly swap that sentiment around myself.
 

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My critique of the 'best movies of 2014' list by RT:

Days of Future Past- 6.5/10: I can't stand uber nitpicking, but this film has a terrible terrible glaring plot hole.
So Magneto just launched an unprecedented historic attack on the US president but future became safe? What kind of stupid writing is that? This movie can't touch the wholesomeness of X-Men First Class.

The Chef 7/10: Cute, feel-good movie. I like how it showcased the current gen of social media and its effective usage.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 8/10: One of the better movie of this year. The 'origin' story of Caesar of the original movie was more entertaining in terms of storytelling. This was more action oriented without being shallow. It kept me at edge of my seat and the tension was very well portrayed.

The Brand Budapest Hotel- 7/10: This was enjoyable, typical Wes Anderson fashion. It was charming, sweet, and comedic. However it didn't feel as epic or endearing with a massive replayability compared to Royal Tenanbaums

Captain America Winter Soldier 6.5/10: I remember reading a thread in ATOT hyping this up. I went in with a good expectation. It was okay. Yes, it's improvement over the massive cheeseflick of the original, but it wasn't anything particularly special.

Edge of Tomorrow 7/10: Fun & unique. Tom Cruise is always likable in films, no matter how crazy he may be.

Spiderman 2 3/10: There are well-grounded Superhero movies like most of X-Men. Then you have this complete disregard-for-reality and super cartoon flick that is Spiderman 2. Holy hell this was lame. Now being cartoony doesn't mean the movie is bad. It's just BAD and juvenile, period. This stooped as low as that equally horrid Tobey McGuire's Spiderman 2. Why the hell did they reboot this?
 
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mud 7/10 - McConaughey was great in this movie. didn't like reese witherspoon's character so she did her job. i liked the ending but i'm not sure it was the best ending for the movie.

I liked this movie quite a bit as well. Not the typical McConaughey or Witherspoon role and I thought they both did it quite well.
 

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Fault in Our Stars 6/10 Mostly watchable for the lead actress who I think did a great job, but the film seemed overly long, was predictable, and I just don't buy the whole 'young kids acting like assured adults' trope. If it ended halfway through, it would have been a better movie.

XMen Days of Future Past 6/10 Eh, it's a XMen movie; didn't expect much.
 

GTaudiophile

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Exodus: Gods & Kings (3D)

6.0/10.0

From a technical standpoint, the cinematography gets huge on a scale where only 3D can properly deliver. It was an interesting movie from this visual standpoint.

But if you don't see it on the big screen, it's not worth seeing. Ever. Just go get "The Prince of Egypt" and have fun with the entire family. It's a much better movie.

We all know the story of Moses and this latest iteration directed by Ridley Scott doesn't advance the story all that much. If anything it attempts to secularize it a bit and this may be pleasing to some here.

The soundtrack is nothing to rave about. And the movie needed more Sigourney Weaver.
 

ImpulsE69

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Exodus: Gods & Kings (3D)

6.0/10.0

From a technical standpoint, the cinematography gets huge on a scale where only 3D can properly deliver. It was an interesting movie from this visual standpoint.

But if you don't see it on the big screen, it's not worth seeing. Ever. Just go get "The Prince of Egypt" and have fun with the entire family. It's a much better movie.

We all know the story of Moses and this latest iteration directed by Ridley Scott doesn't advance the story all that much. If anything it attempts to secularize it a bit and this may be pleasing to some here.

The soundtrack is nothing to rave about. And the movie needed more Sigourney Weaver.

What's odd (haven't seen it) is why would 3D enhance a movie such as this at all?
 
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