Which Good Movie Have You Seen Recently?

[Androidpk]

Ghost in the Shell

[Taernath]

Ghost in the Shell

It was alright, but nothing special. The themes were really heavy-handed, though it's been years since I saw the anime one so maybe that one was as well.

[Androidpk]

It was alright, but nothing special. The themes were really heavy-handed, though it's been years since I saw the anime one so maybe that one was as well.

It wasn't nearly as bad as reviewers made it out to be. I liked the cast and everything else was good. Only thing I really didn't care for was this movie was just a remake of the original. I was hoping for new material. Loved the shootout scene with Aramaki.

"don't send a rabbit to kill a fox"

[Viekn]

Spider-man: Homecoming

so much better than WW. Can't wait to see what they do with Zendaya's character.

Just saw Spider-Man: Homecoming today with my kids. It was pretty damn good. Definitely better than Wonder Woman, but Wonder Woman was a step in the right direction. Kids have been watching KC Undercover, so it was interesting to see Zendaya play that role. Looks like they may play it where MJ is a bit more obsessed with Peter Parker vs. the other way around with the Tobey Maguire character. That final end of credits extra scene was the best!

[drauz]

Just saw Spider-Man: Homecoming today with my kids. It was pretty damn good. Definitely better than Wonder Woman, but Wonder Woman was a step in the right direction. Kids have been watching KC Undercover, so it was interesting to see Zendaya play that role. Looks like they may play it where MJ is a bit more obsessed with Peter Parker vs. the other way around with the Tobey Maguire character. That final end of credits extra scene was the best!

DC Comics really needs to take a page from Marvel and get a long term plan together and then start making movies. They are on point when it comes to TV, but they always fall flat at the movies. I haven't seen Wonder Women yet but I hope they've taken a step in the right direction (and from everything I've heard it is a good movie).

[Allereli]

and from everything I've heard it is a good movie.

it sucks. Watch Hidden Figures to see a real step in the right direction.

[Viekn]

DC Comics really needs to take a page from Marvel and get a long term plan together and then start making movies. They are on point when it comes to TV, but they always fall flat at the movies. I haven't seen Wonder Women yet but I hope they've taken a step in the right direction (and from everything I've heard it is a good movie).

I haven't even bothered watching any of the DC Superman or Batman movies. Christian Bale fucking owned that shit as Batman. So until I see something that's remotely close to what he did, I'm not even bothering with it. I've only seen Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman. This is coming from someone who doesn't read any actual comic books what so ever. I really liked the characters in Suicide Squad and felt the roles were played well by the actors. But it all feels a bit too scripted. There's not too much depth to any of the characters. Same for Wonder Woman.

[drauz]

it sucks. Watch Hidden Figures to see a real step in the right direction.

Hidden Figures is a DC comics movie?

[Viekn]

Hidden Figures is a DC comics movie?

Hidden Figures 2 is when all of them become comic book heroes. Fighting injustice at NASA.

[Allereli]

Hidden Figures is a DC comics movie?

Hidden Figures is a better movie about women with super powers

[drauz]

Hidden Figures is a better movie about women with super powers

Oh I was more talking about the DC universe as a whole, but good to know.

[leifastagsweed]

Just came back from a showing of The Little Hours (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Hours) at the SIFF. Quirky, rambly, fun movie. Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, John C Reilly, and Molly Shannon do not disappoint.

[Tisket]

Hidden Figures is a better movie about women with super powers

Right, because there can only be one movie about intelligent and/or positive depictions of women at a time.

Don't be stupid.

[Parkbandit]

Hidden Figures is a better movie about women with super powers

Jesus. Why must you come across pretending to be some high society cunty little bitch. It's a fucking comic book movie.

https://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/1333033240322_4482647.png

[drauz]

Just came back from a showing of The Little Hours (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Hours) at the SIFF. Quirky, rambly, fun movie. Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman, John C Reilly, and Molly Shannon do not disappoint.

I really want to see that, looks like a fun time.

[Parkbandit]

Hidden Figures is a better movie about women with super powers

Because if a black woman is intelligent... especially in math, it must be some sort of super power?

Honestly, you should get over your racist stereotypes.

[SonoftheNorth]

Because if a black woman is intelligent... especially in math, it must be some sort of super power?

Honestly, you should get over your racist stereotypes.

He just said woman, you're the one who added black. Maybe you're the racist.

[drauz]

He just said woman, you're the one who added black. Maybe you're the racist.

Well it is a movie exclusively about black women...

[Parkbandit]

He just said woman, you're the one who added black. Maybe you're the racist.

Let me help you:

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/836619250005467136/cRcUds1h.jpg

[SonoftheNorth]

Yeah but he didn't specify anything about their race, you did.

[SonoftheNorth]

Sexist yes, racist no.

[Allereli]

Sexist yes, racist no.

extraordinary intelligence can't be a super power? the women made it possible to travel to space. they did better calculations than a computer. pretty superhuman to me. I'd also consider Einstein to be a superhero.

fuck the comic book definition. comic books generally suck.

[drauz]

comic books generally suck.

https://media.giphy.com/media/kPMwTWvKadCG4/giphy.gif

[subzero]

Yeah but he didn't specify anything about their race, you did.

Don't press on the windows too hard when you're licking them. Broken glass is very sharp and going face first through the window will most likely result in many painful injuries.


extraordinary intelligence can't be a super power? the women made it possible to travel to space. they did better calculations than a computer. pretty superhuman to me. I'd also consider Einstein to be a superhero.

fuck the comic book definition. comic books generally suck.

You can say that water is dry if you want, but you're still wrong.

[Gelston]

Be careful you don't get cut by Allereli's edge.

[Archigeek]

Hidden Figures is a great movie, I give it 4 of 5 stars. Wonder Woman is a pretty good movie too, I give it 3.5 of 5 stars.

[subzero]

Be careful you don't get cut by Allereli's edge.

Paper cuts are the worst.

[cwolff]

https://youtu.be/AD6lEHZXgFM

Watching at work makes it better.

[Allereli]

I give it 3.5 of 5 stars.

It might be 3.5 stars if it were called Steve Trevor.

[Gelston]

It might be 3.5 stars if it were called Steve Trevor.

We get it, you hate it. You probably hate every popular thing.

[Allereli]

We get it, you hate it. You probably hate every popular thing.

Actually I downgrade it to 2.5 stars if it were called Steve Trevor.

I'm allowed to express my distaste for it. Put me on ignore if it bothers you so much that I don't like something that you like.

[Gelston]

Actually I downgrade it to 2.5 stars if it were called Steve Trevor.

I'm allowed to express my distaste for it. Put me on ignore if it bothers you so much that I don't like something that you like.

I'm allowed to mention that you've expressed your distatste for it multiple times too. (I haven't seen it, so I don't know if I like it) Put me on ignore if it bothers you so much that I don't like something that you like.

[Tisket]

Actually I downgrade it to 2.5 stars if it were called Steve Trevor.

I'm allowed to express my distaste for it. Put me on ignore if it bothers you so much that I don't like something that you like.

So you disliked the movie because Wonder Woman had a boyfriend? Please.

Anyway, the problem with your remarks isn't that you disliked the movie. The problem is that, as a self-proclaimed feminist, your remarks were surprisingly catty.

[leifastagsweed]

Chris Pine brought next to nothing to Wonder Woman. Doesn't matter. Gal Gadot is a fucking badass and just looks more like one with a sniveling boy trotting alongside her.

[Allereli]

I'm allowed to mention that you've expressed your distatste for it multiple times too. (I haven't seen it, so I don't know if I like it) Put me on ignore if it bothers you so much that I don't like something that you like.

What do I like that you don't like?


Chris Pine brought next to nothing to Wonder Woman. Doesn't matter. Gal Gadot is a fucking badass and just looks more like one with a sniveling boy trotting alongside her.

She was more trotting alongside him. The dialog in 50 Shades Darker was more interesting.

[leifastagsweed]

She was more trotting alongside him. The dialog in 50 Shades Darker was more interesting.

Sorry, you go to action movies for great dialogue...AND you like Chris Pine, who can barely speak full sentences? Mwahahaha.

[Allereli]

Sorry, you go to action movies for great dialogue...AND you like Chris Pine, who can barely speak full sentences? Mwahahaha.

Chris Pine was awful in WW, which was what made the movie bad, because it centered more around him than WW. Once they left the Amazon world, it was his movie, not hers. Having a decent script is a mark of any good movie. Just because it's an action movie doesn't excuse it from a need for good writing.

[Gelston]

What do I like that you don't like?
.

Probably Hillary Rodham Clinton.

[Allereli]

Probably Hillary Rodham Clinton.

While I voted for Hillary, it was more for her experience, platform, debate performances, and the fact that she knows that there are three branches of government, than for her as a person. I don't think I actually "like" any politician as a person.

[Gelston]

While I voted for Hillary, it was more for her experience, platform, debate performances, and the fact that she knows that there are three branches of government, than for her as a person. I don't think I actually "like" any politician as a person.

You like Satellite TV. I don't like that.

[leifastagsweed]

Chris Pine was awful in WW, which was what made the movie bad, because it centered more around him than WW. Once they left the Amazon world, it was his movie, not hers. Having a decent script is a mark of any good movie. Just because it's an action movie doesn't excuse it from a need for good writing.

I like movies that show me instead of tell me. If I want to be told, I read a book. This was a graphic depiction of a GRAPHIC novel. I rarely look for lengthy dialogue in any movies, let alone action.

[Velfi]

I like movies that show me instead of tell me. If I want to be told, I read a book. This was a graphic depiction of a GRAPHIC novel. I rarely look for lengthy dialogue in any movies, let alone action.

This is a pretty weird response.

[leifastagsweed]

This is a pretty weird response.

How so?

[Allereli]

I rarely look for lengthy dialogue in any movies, let alone action.

you mistake lengthy for good. Writing is not just dialog, it is plot, action and everything else. Why were the Amazon women so disposable to the plot? 90% of the cast vanished and were never heard from again.

It was a comic book movie in which I can barely remember who the lead bad guy was.

[leifastagsweed]

you mistake lengthy for good. Writing is not just dialog, it is plot, action and everything else. Why were the Amazon women so disposable to the plot? 90% of the cast vanished and were never heard from again.

It was a comic book movie in which I can barely remember who the lead bad guy was.

I will agree that it was frustrating that they rushed through the introduction.

Man(kind) was the bad guy.

[Velfi]

How so?

Unless you're looking for a movie to be completely silent except for explosions, and to have those explosions or action to be the entire plot, then disregarding a movie's writing or dialogue just seems mind-boggling to me. Even the hackiest of movies is noticeably improved or worsened by its dialogue alone.

[leifastagsweed]

Unless you're looking for a movie to be completely silent except for explosions, and to have those explosions or action to be the entire plot, then disregarding a movie's writing or dialogue just seems mind-boggling to me. Even the hackiest of movies is noticeably improved or worsened by its dialogue alone.

Some of my favorite movies have very little or very directed dialogue and equally few explosions. <shrug>

[Velfi]

Some of my favorite movies have very little or very directed dialogue and equally few explosions. <shrug>

They probably were well-written then.

edit: For an example, take The Room and put whatever prestige-level actors in it that you might choose. It's still going to be a bad movie, because it was terribly written (in addition to terribly acted with its real cast).

[Tisket]

you mistake lengthy for good. Writing is not just dialog, it is plot, action and everything else. Why were the Amazon women so disposable to the plot? 90% of the cast vanished and were never heard from again.

It was a comic book movie in which I can barely remember who the lead bad guy was.

The Amazons were a huge chunk of the movie but of course their story didn't continue after Wonder Woman left the island. Did you really expect a movie about Wonder Woman to keep every woman in the movie on screen throughout. Or maybe you expected, regardless of all the origin stories saying she leaves the island, for her to stay on it forever? Don't be ridiculous.

On topic: Their Finest was a damn fine movie.

[Astray]

The Abyss is a pretty good movie. The monster designs look like they are from The Thing.

[Latrinsorm]

Saw Dr. Strange. It was good. Probably better in theaters but that's how it goes.

Some spoilers ahead for Wonder Woman:
Chris Pine was awful in WW, which was what made the movie bad, because it centered more around him than WW. Once they left the Amazon world, it was his movie, not hers. Having a decent script is a mark of any good movie. Just because it's an action movie doesn't excuse it from a need for good writing.It centered around him in the sense that he knew how to navigate the (then) modern world, but it would have to, wouldn't it? In terms of whose goal they pursued, they had the same goal (ending the war), and when they disagreed on which means were best hers were always the right ones that they eventually followed.
you mistake lengthy for good. Writing is not just dialog, it is plot, action and everything else. Why were the Amazon women so disposable to the plot? 90% of the cast vanished and were never heard from again. It was a comic book movie in which I can barely remember who the lead bad guy was.Because it emphasized how leaving Themyscira was a big deal, both practically and in terms of her relationship with her mother and society. As for not remembering who the lead bad guy was, his whole shtick is living in the shadows, whispering, nudging. We all remember Ares from the Hercules series strutting around in black leather and blowing stuff up, playing on those expectations is what made the reveal so effective imo.

I don't think Wonder Woman was the best movie ever, but I liked it and think the specific criticisms you offer are unfounded.

[leifastagsweed]

I don't know how I missed this short film made in 2011, but I just saw this and you should, too (if you haven't, or if you have, do it again)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evA-R9OS-Vo

RIP Adam Yauch 2012

[Androidpk]

The Void

[hello]

The Void

Hello. It's for you, Lovecraft wants the entire American horror gemre back thx!

[drauz]

Could be good. Netflix is really pumping out big talent movies!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EZCBSsBxko

[leifastagsweed]

Could be good. Netflix is really pumping out big talent movies!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EZCBSsBxko

How many genres can be stuffed into one premise....let's find out!

[Tisket]

Free Fire

[Tisket]

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Fantastic little gem that had me laughing out loud. Made me want to adopt a fat kid from New Zealand too.

[Nilandia]

Dunkirk. Made the hour drive to go see it in 70mm IMAX and I don't regret a second of it. Amazing movie.

[Archigeek]

Dunkirk. Made the hour drive to go see it in 70mm IMAX and I don't regret a second of it. Amazing movie.

Have tickets to see it on Friday. Looks good.

[Tei]

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Fantastic little gem that had me laughing out loud. Made me want to adopt a fat kid from New Zealand too.

DP beat you to it.

https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/article_small/public/thumbnails/image/2017/06/28/10/dp2.jpg

[Archigeek]

Dunkirk. Made the hour drive to go see it in 70mm IMAX and I don't regret a second of it. Amazing movie.

I left a little disappointed. Basically it was almost but not quite like watching a documentary. Good acting and filming, but there was very little story beyond the story you know? Except for a 17 year old kid who died from getting hit in the head in a struggle on one of the boats. There was otherwise very little backstory or character development. None of the characters had much character. The period presentation was great though.

[Gelston]

I left a little disappointed. Basically it was almost but not quite like watching a documentary. Good acting and filming, but there was very little story beyond the story you know? Except for a 17 year old kid who died from getting hit in the head in a struggle on one of the boats. There was otherwise very little backstory or character development. None of the characters had much character. The period presentation was great though.

Ugh, I hate when they put stories outside such epic events in history. YOU'RE the person the ruin otherwise perfectly good movies for!

[Tisket]

Ugh, I hate when they put stories outside such epic events in history. YOU'RE the person the ruin otherwise perfectly good movies for!

I agree. Although it's certainly possible to create a movie chock full of character development (Apollo 13 leaps to mind) it's certainly not a requisite in order to create an excellent movie based on history.

[Gelston]

I agree. Although it's certainly possible to create a movie chock full of character development (Apollo 13 leaps to mind) it's certainly not a requisite in order to create an excellent movie based on history.

I remember character development, or rather, the lack of, was one of the hits Blackhawk Down took. What they don't seem to understand is the movie was about the event more than the characters.

[Archigeek]

I agree. Although it's certainly possible to create a movie chock full of character development (Apollo 13 leaps to mind) it's certainly not a requisite in order to create an excellent movie based on history.


I remember character development, or rather, the lack of, was one of the hits Blackhawk Down took. What they don't seem to understand is the movie was about the event more than the characters. -Gelston

Apollo 13 and Blackhawk down were both great movies. In Dunkirk, there is so little character development that you don't even get the names of any of the characters. It's also worth noting that they took liberties with the story in Blackhawk Down for political reasons, but that's a different story.

Dunkirk was just really flat to me. Not enough epic wide shots of the huge flotilla of boats, zero character development, no background on the story, zero about Dunkirk the city or where the boats came from, and not even the names of characters. The only notable character is the one boat pilot, who's played by the same guy who played the Russian spy in Bridget of Spies. He's a great actor but is notable for his subtle expression. Kenneth Branagh is boring in this movie, and he's a great actor. There's so much story development in the two movies you mentioned that is missing from Dunkirk. My movie buddy friend described it as "very British," in its subtlety, but I don't think that's really fair to the Brits.

Anyway, I know I'm bashing it a lot, but I wouldn't describe it as a bad movie. It just didn't live up to the hype. I give it 3 of 5 stars if I'm being generous.

[Latrinsorm]

STRANGE DAYS

Ralph Fiennes. Angela Bassett.

SPOILERS AHOY

Also many other people who unfortunately have been severely typecast and you will know 100% what their characters will turn into the moment you see them. But it's still a great movie. A lot of the turn of the century future dystopia films have aged very poorly, but this one holds up in a big way.

[Tisket]

DP beat you to it.

https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/article_small/public/thumbnails/image/2017/06/28/10/dp2.jpg

Who/what is "DP?"

[Roblar]

Not, sure if serious... :shocked:

Deadpool

[Wrathbringer]

Who/what is "DP?"

Must...not...go there...

[Roblar]

haha

[Tisket]

Who/what is Deadpool?

[Tisket]

Gotta go watch SM and BM now. I hear WW has a cameo.

[Roblar]

Ha, luckily I got all those - watch out for JL soon! AM is in in too.

[subzero]

Who/what is Deadpool?

He's obviously that nigga in the red costume! What he is... is a longer story. Let's just say


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nvdh0FMzr0


Gotta go watch SM and BM now. I hear WW has a cameo.

You into sado masochism AND bowel movements!?

[Tisket]

lol

[drauz]

lol

Its a rated R, 'Super hero" movies. The comedy would be right up your alley. Highly recommend you watch it, without the kids (depending on age).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpTycWYX6No

[Tisket]

I've seen it. I was just trying to save face :(

[Methais]

I've seen it. I was just trying to save face :(

What are your thoughts on the other DP though? And I don't mean Dr. Pepper.

http://i.imgur.com/w5ST2e4.gif

[Gelston]

What are your thoughts on the other DP though? And I don't mean Dr. Pepper.

http://i.imgur.com/w5ST2e4.gif

Zuie used to be on here talking about how much she loved DP all the time.

[Tisket]

What are your thoughts on the other DP though? And I don't mean Dr. Pepper.

http://i.imgur.com/w5ST2e4.gif

I knew you didn't mean Dr. Pepper. I don't really have an opinion about data processing though. Sorry, man.

[Gelston]

I knew you didn't mean Dr. Pepper. I don't really have an opinion about data processing though. Sorry, man.

No, he meant diesel propulsion.

[Methais]

I knew you didn't mean Dr. Pepper. I don't really have an opinion about data processing though. Sorry, man.

That's a shame because you and this guy could have made great things happen.


https://youtu.be/6OlRBAig0J8

[subzero]

What he's trying to ask is if you like it with a finger in the ole dirt pipe.

[leifastagsweed]

The Incredible Jessica James on Netflix.

https://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/incredible-jessica-james-netflix-4.png?w=620&h=327&crop=1

Chris O'Dowd, so cute and funny. I can't even.

[Taernath]

I thought we had a 'bad movies' thread but I can't find it. Who saw the Dark Tower? I heard it sucked, and it's reviewing terribly.

[Gelston]

I thought we had a 'bad movies' thread but I can't find it. Who saw the Dark Tower? I heard it sucked, and it's reviewing terribly.

I saw it. It seems to be more geared towards children.

Matthew McConaughey was good in it, but that is about the only notable point.

[Allereli]

The Naked Gun baseball game scene is still so funny

[Fallen]

"It" was pretty good.

The cholos a few rows back having an ongoing conversation throughout the whole movie did put a damper on things, though.

[Gelston]

"It" was pretty good.

The cholos a few rows back having an ongoing conversation throughout the whole movie did put a damper on things, though.

Should have told an usher. I've done that a few times. It generally works the first time.

[Taernath]

It seems to be more geared towards children.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5b/e2/61/5be261a2dd7fbc9edd8fd284d4bda4db.gif

[Gelston]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5b/e2/61/5be261a2dd7fbc9edd8fd284d4bda4db.gif

Have you seen Dark Tower?

[Taernath]

Have you seen Dark Tower?

No, just... I have so many questions but I'm afraid of the answers.

[Gelston]

No, just... I have so many questions but I'm afraid of the answers.

It is like a slightly darker Labyrinth or something. If I was about 20 years younger, it'd probably be the best thing I ever saw.

[iJin]

I saw American Assassin yesterday and it was actually very good. Granted, I came in like 10 minutes late so I couldn't see the premise, but it was very good. Good fight scenes.

[Archigeek]

Watched Self/Less today, and was entertained.

[Gelston]

Watched Self/Less today, and was entertained.

Was it an architecture film?

[Archigeek]

Was it an architecture film?

It was good, but not that good.

[Fallen]

Blade Runner. One of the better Sci-fi movies i've seen. Beautifully shot and acted. Only 1 or 2 scenes didn't quite make sense, but otherwise an amazing film. Understand that if you don't like Sci-fi this most definitely is not the movie for you. It is about as dry as it gets in terms of seriousness or levity.

[Androidpk]

Blade Runner. One of the better Sci-fi movies i've seen. Beautifully shot and acted. Only 1 or 2 scenes didn't quite make sense, but otherwise an amazing film. Understand that if you don't like Sci-fi this most definitely is not the movie for you. It is about as dry as it gets in terms of seriousness or levity.

I haven't been this excited for a movie release since Cloud Atlas.

[Fallen]

I haven't been this excited for a movie release since Cloud Atlas.

I really enjoyed it. I want to watch it a few more times to wrap my head around it, but i'll wait until it hits Blu-Ray. It's one I will be owning, which is pretty rare.

[Tenlaar]

I'm going to see it tomorrow night, my brother and I watched Blade Runner: The Final Cut earlier tonight to get all properly refreshed.

It's going to be a good couple of movie weeks, I think. I'm going to be seeing Blade Runner, Kingsman 2, and The Foreigner.

[Jhynnifer]

I'm going to see it tomorrow night, my brother and I watched Blade Runner: The Final Cut earlier tonight to get all properly refreshed.

It's going to be a good couple of movie weeks, I think. I'm going to be seeing Blade Runner, Kingsman 2, and The Foreigner.

My fiancee and I watched the original version last night, since he claimed a lot was lost in the cleaning up for TFC.

Also, Kingsman was good... not as good as the first, but it was entertaining. I also have much love for Colin Firth, so that helps.

[Taernath]

My fiancee and I watched the original version last night, since he claimed a lot was lost in the cleaning up for TFC.

I thought versions subsequent to the original added a few small things and made the ending ambiguous. What was cut?

[Latrinsorm]

Beauty and the Beast remake

I could *easily* watch a whole movie of Emma Watson and Kevin Kline father/daughter clockmakers.

[Tenlaar]

I definitely enjoyed Blade Runner. It left me with some pretty big questions that I kind of wish they'd used some of that almost three hour run time to answer, though.

[leifastagsweed]

I definitely enjoyed Blade Runner. It left me with some pretty big questions that I kind of wish they'd used some of that almost three hour run time to answer, though.

I have to see it 1000 more times and analyze every detail.

Speaking of which, check out the BBC documentary about the original Blade Runner called Dangerous Days (which was the original title, btw).

[Latrinsorm]

Just saw Gangs of New York. Good picture. Really, really long, but unlike e.g. The Godfather I didn't feel that any scene was superfluous in the moment.

[Archigeek]

Blade Runner. One of the better Sci-fi movies i've seen. Beautifully shot and acted. Only 1 or 2 scenes didn't quite make sense, but otherwise an amazing film. Understand that if you don't like Sci-fi this most definitely is not the movie for you. It is about as dry as it gets in terms of seriousness or levity.

Agreed largely. I loved this movie, though I was a little hesitant at the start, it got better and better as the story unfolded. I though the only shortcoming was the Jared Leto casting, or maybe it was his acting. Loved the pace of the film, the acting, the scenery and sound and built world.

[Archigeek]

I'm going to see it tomorrow night, my brother and I watched Blade Runner: The Final Cut earlier tonight to get all properly refreshed.

It's going to be a good couple of movie weeks, I think. I'm going to be seeing Blade Runner, Kingsman 2, and The Foreigner.

I did the same thing, (watched the bluray disk of the original, final cut), to get properly prepped. One of my favorite movie experiences was watching the original film at the Cinerama theater in Seattle about 22 years ago now. That opening scene, coming in over the city, totally set the tone for the movie on that giant Cinerama screen. Enough so that I still remember it.

[Latrinsorm]

Equals, starring Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult. It's gotten poor reviews at the various places and I'm not sure why, I thought it was a well told and well acted story. I'm not saying it's a 10 but it's a solid 8 for me.

[Gelston]

Equals, starring Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult. It's gotten poor reviews at the various places and I'm not sure why, I thought it was a well told and well acted story. I'm not saying it's a 10 but it's a solid 8 for me.

Most likely because of Kristen Stewart's acting.

[Tisket]

Most likely because of Kristen Stewart's acting.

She's a good actor. Far better than her appearance in the Twilight movies would lead one to believe.

[Gelston]

She's a good actor. Far better than her appearance in the Twilight movies would lead one to believe.

I've only seen her in one other movie and she didn't really jump out at me as being very good. Very stiff and forced. It was that MK Ultra movie or whatever.

[Tisket]

I've only seen her in one other movie and she didn't really jump out at me as being very good. Very stiff and forced. It was that MK Ultra movie or whatever.

She doesn't have a deep resume which makes it hard to separate her from her Twilight acting but, what she has done afterward is pretty good. Still Alice and Personal Shopper are worth watching. She was also in the movie Into the Wild before the Twilight movies and she was pretty good in it too.

[Tsk Tsk]

Jumanji was fun! 10/10 great family movie. Jack Black acting like a 16 year old pretty girl is hilarious.

[Latrinsorm]

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Watched it with a group of Kina Grannis fans, it was a great time. You don't have to know anything about the HP universe, I only read the first three books when I was yout' and still enjoyed it.

[Methais]

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Watched it with a group of Kina Grannis fans, it was a great time. You don't have to know anything about the HP universe, I only read the first three books when I was yout' and still enjoyed it.

Watch your next movie with a group of Slayer fans.

[Wrathbringer]

Watch your next movie with a group of Slayer fans.

Then do one with wu-tang clan so people don't think you're racist.

[Latrinsorm]

Mamma Mia

It's hard to make a movie on pop lyrics.

Even discounting that degree of difficulty, A+

Watch it if you're a parent or have any one in the world you care about.

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It's a story about fathers.

nope

It's a story about mothers.

I can't remember the last time my eyes were so red.

[Velfi]

AlphaGo (www.imdb.com/title/tt6700846/), basically a documentary I guess about AlphaGo building up to beating Lee Sedol in the game of Go. I was already interested in the events but I liked the deeper look into Lee Sedol's feelings about the matches and seeing the DeepMind team behind the scenes sweating the games.

[Methais]

I can't remember the last time my eyes were so red.

Was it the last time you smoked a bowl of psychosis?

[Neveragain]

Watched it with a group of Kina Grannis fans.

https://i.imgur.com/okp66FD.gif

[Gelston]

https://i.imgur.com/okp66FD.gif

He means he was alone.

[Methais]

He means he was alone.

His mom is a Kina Grannis fan too. Even if she wasn’t she’d still have to go with him.

[Latrinsorm]

Does a twelve person Slack channel change your minds???

That's what I thought.

:smug:

[Gelston]

Does a twelve person Slack channel change your minds???

That's what I thought.

:smug:

No, mostly because I don't know wtf you're talking about.

[drauz]

No, mostly because I don't know wtf you're talking about.

There are 11 other people obsessed with Kina in the world.

[Gelston]

There are 11 other people obsessed with Kina in the world.

Could you imagine if all 12 Latrins were on this forum?

[Latrinsorm]

American Hustle

For some reason I thought it was a musical. It's not. But it's still very, very good.

[Latrinsorm]

The Imitation Game

Brilliant work from Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley. The cross cutting between eras is a little overdone but the framing devices work reasonably well. Those who know the story of Turing beforehand will feel the devastation at different points but there are far more than enough punchlines for everyone.

[SonoftheNorth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfAExhHTMM

[Jhynnifer]

American Hustle

For some reason I thought it was a musical. It's not. But it's still very, very good.

Kung Fu Hustle is better! =p

[Latrinsorm]

Kung Fu Hustle is better! =pi enjoyed kung fu hustle very much

but i gotta say, no disrespect, Christian Bale in a toupee's palm move that falls from heaven is unbeatable

[Candor]

Just saw Jumanji. Wasn't expecting much as I didn't think much of the trailer, but the film was quite good. Highly recommend.

Finally going to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi this weekend. Everyone tells me The Force Awakens was better, but that The Last Jedi is still worth seeing. Hope so.

[Taernath]

My brother went from being a guy who wanted to buy a set of stormtrooper armor to someone that never wanted to see another Star Wars again. He says Disney killed the franchise.

[subzero]

My brother went from being a guy who wanted to buy a set of stormtrooper armor to someone that never wanted to see another Star Wars again. He says Disney killed the franchise.

He should just be honest. The franchise simply isn't that great to begin with. It wasn't popular because it's got some awesome story. It got popular because it was a technological leap forward from the other movies people were making/watching at the time.

[Gelston]

He should just be honest. The franchise simply isn't that great to begin with. It wasn't popular because it's got some awesome story. It got popular because it was a technological leap forward from the other movies people were making/watching at the time.

Wrong.

[Methais]

He should just be honest. The franchise simply isn't that great to begin with. It wasn't popular because it's got some awesome story. It got popular because it was a technological leap forward from the other movies people were making/watching at the time.

I didn’t even know what special effects were when I saw Star Wars. Same for millions of others at the time.


My brother went from being a guy who wanted to buy a set of stormtrooper armor to someone that never wanted to see another Star Wars again. He says Disney killed the franchise.

Your brother is correct.

[Wrathbringer]

He should just be honest. The franchise simply isn't that great to begin with. It wasn't popular because it's got some awesome story. It got popular because it was a technological leap forward from the other movies people were making/watching at the time.

This is correct.

[Methais]

This is correct.

This is incorrect. Reported.

[Taernath]

He should just be honest. The franchise simply isn't that great to begin with. It wasn't popular because it's got some awesome story. It got popular because it was a technological leap forward from the other movies people were making/watching at the time.

Nah. The OT was good and stood on its own because Lucas' worst ideas were cut.

[Gelston]

Nah. The OT was good and stood on its own because Lucas' worst ideas were cut.

His worst idea was replacing wookies with ewoks. The Battle of Endor would have a made a lot more sense if it was wookies destroying stormtroopers.

[Taernath]

His worst idea was replacing wookies with ewoks. The Battle of Endor would have a made a lot more sense if it was wookies destroying stormtroopers.

It was commentary on the Soviet-Afghan War.

https://coolpapaesreviews.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/atstewok.gif

[Gelston]

No, it was commentary on kids wanting Ewok toys.

[Bhaalizmo]

Shot Caller. W/ the actor who plays Jamie Lannister on GoT was damned good for a prison movie, which there seem to be alot of lately.
Kidnap: w/ Hally Berry was the bomb. Don't mess with Hally

[Methais]

It was to sell toys.

https://www.action-figure-resource.com/images/ROTJ-Wicket-Warrick.jpg

Fixed.

[Taernath]

Fixed.

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/500x/74129640/uh-simon-it-was-all-a-ruse.jpg

[Methais]

I still don't get that decision. Did they really think Wookiee toys wouldn't sell or something? Wookiee toys still sell today despite the fact that Chewy has been reduced to a nothing background character who may or may not be considering going vegan.

[Latrinsorm]

Free Boba Fett, huh. From the Sarlacc's stomach? Good luck with that, even in the old EU he got blown out of the sky two seconds later.

[Gelston]

I still don't get that decision. Did they really think Wookiee toys wouldn't sell or something? Wookiee toys still sell today despite the fact that Chewy has been reduced to a nothing background character who may or may not be considering going vegan.

Yes, but now they are selling wookies AND ewoks.

[Methais]

Free Boba Fett, huh. From the Sarlacc's stomach? Good luck with that, even in the old EU he got blown out of the sky two seconds later.

Didn't Boba Fett supposedly escape from the Sarlacc pit in the EU?


Yes, but now they are selling wookies AND ewoks.

True, but people don't outgrow their Wookiee toys like they do Ewok toys. This is why Lucas should have sold Star Wars to Trump. He wouldn't put up with any of that Ewok bullshit.

[Gelston]

Didn't Boba Fett supposedly escape from the Sarlacc pit in the EU?



True, but people don't outgrow their Wookiee toys like they do Ewok toys. This is why Lucas should have sold Star Wars to Trump. He wouldn't put up with any of that Ewok bullshit.


Yes, he escaped in the EU.

So? It sold in the '80s. That is all they cared about. Ewoks were only in one movie.

[Methais]

Yes, he escaped in the EU.

So? It sold in the '80s. That is all they cared about. Ewoks were only in one movie.

Shut up Gelstonsorm.

[Gelston]

Shut up Gelstonsorm.

Fuck off Latrinthias

[Gan]

I was unable to see it in theaters so I picked it up on cable PPV: Blade Runner 2049

I was a fan of the original along with its great musical score by Vangelis. Zimmer did a great job continuing the theme in this film. Also enjoyed the continuation of the story line. Harrison Ford is starting to look really old, kind of reminds me of PB...

Good movie that will go into my sci-fi library.

[Viekn]

I was unable to see it in theaters so I picked it up on cable PPV: Blade Runner 2049

I was a fan of the original along with its great musical score by Vangelis. Zimmer did a great job continuing the theme in this film. Also enjoyed the continuation of the story line. Harrison Ford is starting to look really old, kind of reminds me of PB...

Good movie that will go into my sci-fi library.

I watched both for the first time this weekend and really like them.

[Latrinsorm]

Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale

The first season of SAO is easily the best TV season of all time, and this totally meets that level. A simply brilliant permutation on the theme.

[Tisket]

The new Blade Runner was absolute crap.

[Fallen]

The new Blade Runner was absolute crap.

Did you like the old one?

[Taernath]

The new Blade Runner was absolute crap.

https://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/153390-sickfilth.jpg

[Tisket]

lol @ Taernath


Did you like the old one?

I loved the original. The new one just dragged and was overly self-conscious. It had a sort of forced faux gravitas that annoyed me.

I did like the dog though.

[Latrinsorm]

Saw Annihilation and Black Panther back to back. Both good. Black Panther I'd say is on the level of the first Captain America, below Wonder Woman. Annihilation is sui generis.

[Latrinsorm]

Professor Marston and the Wonder Women

It's on Hulu!

It's surprisingly emotional!

[Archigeek]

Red Sparrow. A bit disturbing in some ways, but a good movie that kept me guessing

[Latrinsorm]

Power Rangers (2017)

I expect all posters here are familiar with the original car's-toon


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkJC6YniD4Q

But even if you were not, this movie can work for you on so many human levels. Watch it, it's good.

Watch it!!! It's good!!!

[Androidpk]

Car's-toon?

[Latrinsorm]

Car's-toon?fact

IT'S A CON'S-PIRACY!!!

it's a secret to every-body

mari-ju-ana will kill you dead

[Androidpk]

fact

IT'S A CON'S-PIRACY!!!

it's a secret to every-body

mari-ju-ana will kill you dead

Everything will kill you dead.

[Velfi]

Car's-toon?

https://i.imgur.com/dDmYWzQ.gif

[Gelston]

I liked a Quiet Place. I was sitting there thinking everyone was a dumbass for most of the film, but people in scary movies tend to be. I learned the sign for Stop too, so it was educational.

Be warned, it is fucking quiet as shit during that movie.

[Tisket]

I liked a Quiet Place. I was sitting there thinking everyone was a dumbass for most of the film, but people in scary movies tend to be. I learned the sign for Stop too, so it was educational.

Be warned, it is fucking quiet as shit during that movie.

I want to see that. I am easily scared by horror movies though so I might wear earbuds and listen to happy, upbeat music while watching it.

[Gelston]

I want to see that. I am easily scared by horror movies though so I might wear earbuds and listen to happy, upbeat music while watching it.

The worst part, when the monsters were making noises, that was all the sound in the theater and my stomach would seemingly growl in response like it was fucking communicating with them. And everyone around me could hear it because it is dead fucking quiet.

[Velfi]

Upgrade (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6499752). Just finished it and I'm like https://i.imgur.com/FoDmKj7.gif

[Methais]

Upgrade (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6499752). Just finished it and I'm like https://i.imgur.com/FoDmKj7.gif

Upgrayedd > Upgrade

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dnr7aD3UcAY7mqC.jpg

We need an Upgrayedd movie. :(

[Solkern]

Sicario 1 and 2 both amazing

[drauz]

Upgrade (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6499752). Just finished it and I'm like https://i.imgur.com/FoDmKj7.gif

Thanks for reminding me about this, just watched it and damn that was pretty good.

[Velfi]

Trying to catch up to some of the movies on my to-watch list.. I liked Red Sparrow that Archigeek had mentioned, still getting around to A Quiet Place. Most recently I watched 2 others worth mentioning, first being Hereditary (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/). Great movie, I found myself needing a couple breaks to get up and go snuggle with my dog. It was very intense although the very end IMO fell off a bit but still very great overall.

Also, a bit older: Coherence (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2866360/). Low budget but a very interesting premise and good execution I thought.

[Solkern]

Hunter killer was pretty good.

[Archigeek]

Watched You Were Never Really Here, The Favorite, and The Wife. All three excellent movies, and all three left me asking "What did I just watch?"

[peam]

Minding the Gap was excellent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Vm_Awe3bw

[Velfi]

Polar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4139588/). Mads Mikkelsen as a more over-the-top John Wick.

[Winter]

Polar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4139588/). Mads Mikkelsen as a more over-the-top John Wick.

First time I've seen Matt Lucas play a villain, quite a stretch from Bubbles Devere.

[Nouma]

Polar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4139588/). Mads Mikkelsen as a more over-the-top John Wick.

If you like Mads Mikkelsen you should definitely watch Arctic.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

The House That Jack Built

It's a-fucking-mazing.

If you like psuedo/psychological thrillers.

[FlayedAngel]

The House That Jack Built

It's a-fucking-mazing.

If you like psuedo/psychological thrillers.
Hell yeah, I just watched this a week or two ago... will definitely second the a-fucking-mazing part.

If you like Lars von Trier's bleak yet engaging stylistic nihilism, it will not disappoint.

[FlayedAngel]

If you like Mads Mikkelsen you should definitely watch Arctic.
Will do... I was skeptical, but Polar was a fun ride.

[Avaia]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJj2yHM3d3Y

[Taernath]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJj2yHM3d3Y

Objection, movie not released yet.

It looks good though. It's got Thanos, Aquaman, Drax the Destroyer, and Poe Dameron, but I just want to know if there is going to be a certain floating, syphilitic obese man.

[Gelston]

Saw Mulan. Wife loved it.

[Velfi]

Whoops, didn't even notice the trailer posted here.

[Viekn]

Howl's Moving Castle - There was a big screen showing of this movie locally and my 15 year old son wanted to go and his friends cancelled last minute, so I went with him. I don't watch much anime, but this was REALLY good! I was surprised. Great story, great magic concepts, great artistry. It was the subtitled version. I had no idea it was released in 2004. Just turned on the English version, it's available on HBO Max. I definitely prefer the subtitles with the dialogue in Japanese.

[Bhaalizmo]

"Don't look up."

Holy shit. How depressing, while also being hilarious.

Without spoiling. OMG the parallels.

[Kyulen]

A Quiet Place Part II. I think it was at least as good as the first one, and I really liked the first movie.

[Orthin]

Zone 414 - dystopian future movie which was enjoyable

Oldboy - kind of weird at times but had a nice effed up twist at the end

[Kyulen]

No Time to Die, the newest James Bond movie. I think it was pretty good.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

Oldboy - kind of weird at times but had a nice effed up twist at the end

Is Oldboy the one where Elizabeth Olsen has sex with a relative?

[Velfi]

Is Oldboy the one where Elizabeth Olsen has sex with a relative?

Only if you make the bad decision to watch the Spike Lee remake.

[Taernath]

Only if you make the bad decision to watch the Spike Lee remake.

It happened in the original, too.

[Bhaalizmo]

Zone 414 - dystopian future movie which was enjoyable

Oldboy - kind of weird at times but had a nice effed up twist at the end

I was glad they remade Old Boy. The original had the same fucked up story obviously, some cool elements, and was a cult classic, but due to the age of it and the budget at the time of production, benefited hugely from the Hollywood treatment I thought.

[Bhaalizmo]

Underwater

Underwater is a 2020 American science fiction action horror film directed by William Eubank.[4] The film stars Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, Jessica Henwick, John Gallagher Jr., Mamoudou Athie, and T.J. Miller.[5]

Loosely based on the Cthuhlu mythos, it was good. If you watch it, I'd advise paying attention during the starting credits because they delivered alot of story info there, before the actual movie starts. The action starts about 5 minutes into the film and doesn't quit.

I'm often disappointed when a movie keeps hiding the creatures from full view preferring to have them blurred and in the shadows, but in this film it worked out well with the deep sea water causing the blurring and eventually the creatures are seen in full light for the most part.

It was good enough to watch it twice this weekend. Would recommend. One of Kristen Stewart's finest, and TJ Miller is always a laugh a minute.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

I can't stand Kristen Stewart, too much pouty face for everything, I'd agree about TJ Miller though. It's a good distraction for a couple hours. Not something I'd dial up on purpose though... just something I'd accidentally watch when browsing through movies.

[Bhaalizmo]

I can't stand Kristen Stewart, too much pouty face for everything, I'd agree about TJ Miller though. It's a good distraction for a couple hours. Not something I'd dial up on purpose though... just something I'd accidentally watch when browsing through movies.

This one might change your mind on her, she actually did pretty good in it.

When the plot device comes along necessitating less clothes on the girls, it even makes sense in the moment. Of course the first thing they show you is TJs ass, but you get the idea.

https://64.media.tumblr.com/3a7c2524072404bec27c891d5dd01973/1bcb8d0c4f898c70-4f/s540x810/65b8ec8b9fa5f80689a6f04f2312ab926cfdc802.gifv
https://64.media.tumblr.com/a34e1b49a650445240060d887f459a48/1bcb8d0c4f898c70-3c/s540x810/9349d3ed8e597a28bb9d8d25b9f18deb0f8549b6.gifv

[kutter]

I got talked into Midnight in Paris the other night and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised.

[Kyulen]

I finished watching Don't Look Up a few minutes ago. I think it's really good.

[Bhaalizmo]

I finished watching Don't Look Up a few minutes ago. I think it's really good.

Quite a commentary on some things aint it?

[Velfi]

I watched The Batman today and thought it was a pretty good movie. I'm not generally going all CinemaSins on a movie but there was one moment that made me laugh, when Batman does his thing sneaking up on Catwoman and surprises her walking up to her, but at the end of the scene she leaves on her motorcycle, and Batman leaves on his. Batman's motorcycle was parked right there next to them.

[Suppressed Poet]

I watched The Batman today and thought it was a pretty good movie. I'm not generally going all CinemaSins on a movie but there was one moment that made me laugh, when Batman does his thing sneaking up on Catwoman and surprises her walking up to her, but at the end of the scene she leaves on her motorcycle, and Batman leaves on his. Batman's motorcycle was parked right there next to them.

Just watched it last night on HBO Max.

I didn’t have high expectations for this film, but was pleasantly surprised. It didn’t absolutely suck and I enjoyed it. Didn’t notice that particular scene while watching it, but yeah that is definitely a sin count.

Rolled my eyes once when Catwoman said something about toppling these male white privileged assholes, but the film wasn’t over the top with wokeism and told a good entertaining story.

[Taernath]

I watched The Batman today and thought it was a pretty good movie. I'm not generally going all CinemaSins on a movie but there was one moment that made me laugh, when Batman does his thing sneaking up on Catwoman and surprises her walking up to her, but at the end of the scene she leaves on her motorcycle, and Batman leaves on his. Batman's motorcycle was parked right there next to them.

It was better than I expected. Sort of a low fantasy Batman. Pattinson was ok, but not really a Bruce Wayne playboy type. Riddler being a serial killer in an ECW mask and Penguin being a generic mobster was a bit boring, though.

[Parkbandit]

It was better than I expected. Sort of a low fantasy Batman. Pattinson was ok, but not really a Bruce Wayne playboy type. Riddler being a serial killer in an ECW mask and Penguin being a generic mobster was a bit boring, though.

I think my expectations were too high because I was just ok with the movie.

I really liked Pattinson as Batman, but hated him as Bruce Wayne. The villains were bad... the fight scenes were not good.

I was ok with Catwoman. I was ok with Gordon.

I didn't like the fight scenes though where Batman was shrugging off gun shots and taking hit after hit after hit. The thing about Batman that made him so good was 2 things: His detective skills/mind and his fighting ability.. and a big part of that fighting ability was to not take so much damage.

I know if I like a movie or not if I can't get up from it because I'm glued to the tv.... this movie was not one of them.

[Gelston]

It was better than I expected. Sort of a low fantasy Batman. Pattinson was ok, but not really a Bruce Wayne playboy type. Riddler being a serial killer in an ECW mask and Penguin being a generic mobster was a bit boring, though.

I thought Pattinson was good as Batman, but not as Bruce Wayne.

[Viekn]

I thought Pattinson was good as Batman, but not as Bruce Wayne.

I guess it depends on what you consider "good" as Bruce Wayne? It could depend on how he was directed to play it, to a point. I don't read the comics, so I'm only going off what I've seen from previous iterations plus what I understand of this movie's timeline in Batman's evolution. He comes across as a bit more consumed with vengeance and definitely not as comfortable in the billionaire Bruce Wayne roll. But as Batman, I felt like he wasn't as polished as Christian Bale was. Like when he knocks out the twin bouncers at the club, he walks in quickly and walks through the club quickly like he's in a hurry. To me, Batman shouldn't give a fuck what he runs into, he's comfortable enough that he'll handle it no matter what. That's not how he came off though, at least in that scene. But that would make sense though because as far as I know this timeline is much earlier in his evolution as Batman, so he shouldn't be as comfortable being the Batman yet. And if he's still getting used to that role, he's also probably not going to be the best at being the billionaire Bruce Wayne right now either. But as I said, that might also be how he was directed to act vs. his interpretation of the role. It would be interesting to see how Pattinson and the character evolves. Sorry for the long response to your short response, I like dissecting and talking about movies.

[Gelston]

I guess it depends on what you consider "good" as Bruce Wayne? It could depend on how he was directed to play it, to a point. I don't read the comics, so I'm only going off what I've seen from previous iterations plus what I understand of this movie's timeline in Batman's evolution. He comes across as a bit more consumed with vengeance and definitely not as comfortable in the billionaire Bruce Wayne roll. But as Batman, I felt like he wasn't as polished as Christian Bale was. Like when he knocks out the twin bouncers at the club, he walks in quickly and walks through the club quickly like he's in a hurry. To me, Batman shouldn't give a fuck what he runs into, he's comfortable enough that he'll handle it no matter what. That's not how he came off though, at least in that scene. But that would make sense though because as far as I know this timeline is much earlier in his evolution as Batman, so he shouldn't be as comfortable being the Batman yet. And if he's still getting used to that role, he's also probably not going to be the best at being the billionaire Bruce Wayne right now either. But as I said, that might also be how he was directed to act vs. his interpretation of the role. It would be interesting to see how Pattinson and the character evolves. Sorry for the long response to your short response, I like dissecting and talking about movies.

I’ve been drinking too much to respond to this right now.

[Parkbandit]

I guess it depends on what you consider "good" as Bruce Wayne? It could depend on how he was directed to play it, to a point. I don't read the comics, so I'm only going off what I've seen from previous iterations plus what I understand of this movie's timeline in Batman's evolution. He comes across as a bit more consumed with vengeance and definitely not as comfortable in the billionaire Bruce Wayne roll. But as Batman, I felt like he wasn't as polished as Christian Bale was. Like when he knocks out the twin bouncers at the club, he walks in quickly and walks through the club quickly like he's in a hurry. To me, Batman shouldn't give a fuck what he runs into, he's comfortable enough that he'll handle it no matter what. That's not how he came off though, at least in that scene. But that would make sense though because as far as I know this timeline is much earlier in his evolution as Batman, so he shouldn't be as comfortable being the Batman yet. And if he's still getting used to that role, he's also probably not going to be the best at being the billionaire Bruce Wayne right now either. But as I said, that might also be how he was directed to act vs. his interpretation of the role. It would be interesting to see how Pattinson and the character evolves. Sorry for the long response to your short response, I like dissecting and talking about movies.

In most comic book variations, Bruce Wayne is a rich playboy type. The best person to portray Bruce Wayne in the movies was probably Christian Bale.

[Taernath]

I know if I like a movie or not if I can't get up from it because I'm glued to the tv.... this movie was not one of them.

Plus it was like 3 hours long. It took me two nights to watch.


I thought Pattinson was good as Batman, but not as Bruce Wayne.

Yeah, he did fine, just way too sullen as Bruce Wayne.

[Parkbandit]

Plus it was like 3 hours long. It took me two nights to watch.

Yea, took me 3... because I fell asleep the 2nd night.


Yeah, he did fine, just way too sullen as Bruce Wayne.

He was just ok as Batman.

He just took way too much punishment and the rifle shots he absorbed were just stupid imo.

Batman is supposed to fight like a ninja.. stealth, dodging hits, avoiding punishment, misdirection, etc...

He acted more like someone with superpowers that couldn't be harmed.

[Velfi]

I was mostly concerned with the Battinson portrayal going in and I thought he did a pretty good job pulling off a different Bruce Wayne/Batman, they were obviously going for a broodier, Seattle grunge kinda vibe and I thought it was interesting that was still sorta new to the job, only in his second year.

I will agree that the just shrugging off gunshots was kinda shitty and distracting, but on the whole I enjoyed the movie. I didn't recognize Colin Farrell as the Penguin at all until I was looking at the credits.

[Parkbandit]

I was mostly concerned with the Battinson portrayal going in and I thought he did a pretty good job pulling off a different Bruce Wayne/Batman, they were obviously going for a broodier, Seattle grunge kinda vibe and I thought it was interesting that was still sorta new to the job, only in his second year.

I will agree that the just shrugging off gunshots was kinda shitty and distracting, but on the whole I enjoyed the movie. I didn't recognize Colin Farrell as the Penguin at all until I was looking at the credits.

The more I look back, the more disappointed I am in the entire movie.

Something I'm used to with DC / Warner Bros.

I'm glad I didn't waste the money going to the movies for this one.

[Orthin]

Saw Sonic 2 with the fam and it was enjoyable. If you got little ones it's worthwhile to check. Of course Jim Carrey is great as Robotnik

[Bhaalizmo]

The Quiet Place II. Easily as good as the original, which I also thought was good.

[Taernath]

Prey

[Bhaalizmo]

Prey

From the previews it looked good. It looked like it could be both a part of the Predator franchise, as well as a movie adaptation of the 2006 PC game Prey.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prey_(2006_video_game)

Anyway. Looks good. Can't wait to see it.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

From the previews it looked good. It looked like it could be both a part of the Predator franchise, as well as a movie adaptation of the 2006 PC game Prey.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prey_(2006_video_game)

Anyway. Looks good. Can't wait to see it.


Don't read this if you want mild spoilers.











Prey was about a girl who can't fight at all and gets several of her tribe killed while hunting wild game suddenly become a ninja who can fight off multiple armed french men at once and kill an invisible predator who apparently burned down a forest and killed all the french hunters moments before.

It was entertaining, but so many plot holes in it and very unrealistic how many times she should have died from the cougar, the frenchmen, random falling and the ultra high tech predator.

[Taernath]

very unrealistic

I, too, appreciate Predator movies for their realism.

[Gelston]

Predator 1 and 2 will always be my favorite, due to nostalgia maybe, but PRey is my third favorite now.

[Bhaalizmo]

Predator 1 and 2 will always be my favorite, due to nostalgia maybe, but PRey is my third favorite now.

Predator 1 is great, no arguing that. So many reasons, so many actors, so many lines.

#2 was pretty good and the Predator world building and mythos that was created was all great, I enjoyed the writing. But there's still a cheese factor to #2 I can't get past. I don't know what it is. It's not Danny.

[Gelston]

Predator 1 is great, no arguing that. So many reasons, so many actors, so many lines.

#2 was pretty good and the Predator world building and mythos that was created was all great, I enjoyed the writing. But there's still a cheese factor to #2 I can't get past. I don't know what it is. It's not Danny.

Eh, it was a typical '80s world overrun by crime movie, but with Predator!

[Suppressed Poet]

Predator 1 is great, no arguing that. So many reasons, so many actors, so many lines.

#2 was pretty good and the Predator world building and mythos that was created was all great, I enjoyed the writing. But there's still a cheese factor to #2 I can't get past. I don't know what it is. It's not Danny.

https://y.yarn.co/2193b0f0-9334-4f26-8033-c7cc2b1d4c61_text.gif

Predator 1 was the GOAT. I would put 2010 Predators slightly ahead of Predator 2. I haven’t seen Prey yet.

[Taernath]

Predator 1 and 2 will always be my favorite, due to nostalgia maybe, but PRey is my third favorite now.

First one is definitely the best, it was a perfect combination of action, horror, science fiction, whatever. I don't think the second one holds up as well these days but it's still pretty good. Prey is maybe tied with Predator 2 for second place for me.


But there's still a cheese factor to #2 I can't get past. I don't know what it is. It's not Danny.

It was extremely 80's and did that thing where it was set in the 'future' of 1997 where gangs were dialed up to 11 and in open warfare with the police.

[Velfi]

"My favorite is The Predator"

https://i.imgur.com/93qzqHG.gif

[Gelston]

I watched Predator 2 again last night. The pistol given to Danny Glover at the end is the same one she has in Prey. This means somehow the Predators get ahold of that weapon in the future. I've heard a sequel is planned.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

I watched Predator 2 again last night. The pistol given to Danny Glover at the end is the same one she has in Prey. This means somehow the Predators get ahold of that weapon in the future. I've heard a sequel is planned.

There is a post credits scene of 3 ships paints on a hide or something, so pretty likely if the movie is considered a success.

[Bhaalizmo]

Predator 1 is great, no arguing that. So many reasons, so many actors, so many lines.

#2 was pretty good and the Predator world building and mythos that was created was all great, I enjoyed the writing. But there's still a cheese factor to #2 I can't get past. I don't know what it is. It's not Danny.

Holy shit.

I didn't know this existed.

Danny glover and the LA Lakers, dressed as predators, dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller.


https://youtu.be/AzxZTmttmMU

[Solkern]

Has anyone seen the new D&D movie? If so, worth the watch?

[Neveragain]

Has anyone seen the new D&D movie? If so, worth the watch?

I haven't seen it but I've seen nothing but good reviews.

[Parkbandit]

My expectations were extremely low, given their track record of making good movies.. but The Flash was entertaining.

[Slider]

I watched it and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Had a lot of good humor and the interaction between the actors was really well done.
The story was pretty good too, all in all, it was well worth the price of a ticket.

[Parkbandit]

I watched it and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Had a lot of good humor and the interaction between the actors was really well done.
The story was pretty good too, all in all, it was well worth the price of a ticket.

Some of the CGI was so bad it ruined the moment.. like the stuff they did in the time bubble things colliding... god awful.

But the CGI they used for the 2 Barrys was pretty amazing.. probably the best effects I've seen showing the same actor portraying 2 different people. There were a few times that I forgot it was 1 actor playing both.

There was a lot of things they could have done differently with the script. I liked that Batman was really Bruce's dad in the comic they adopted for this movie... but the whole Michael Keaton was a decent nod to the first movie Batman.

My expectations were so low that it probably had more to do with how much I enjoyed the movie than the actual movie... but well worth the ticket.

[Slider]

Some of the CGI was so bad it ruined the moment.. like the stuff they did in the time bubble things colliding... god awful.

But the CGI they used for the 2 Barrys was pretty amazing.. probably the best effects I've seen showing the same actor portraying 2 different people. There were a few times that I forgot it was 1 actor playing both.

There was a lot of things they could have done differently with the script. I liked that Batman was really Bruce's dad in the comic they adopted for this movie... but the whole Michael Keaton was a decent nod to the first movie Batman.

My expectations were so low that it probably had more to do with how much I enjoyed the movie than the actual movie... but well worth the ticket.

Sorry, I was replying to Solkern asking about the D&D movie. That I thought was really good.

As far as the Flash goes, I noped out after the first 30 minutes. Might have gotten better later on, but not my cup of tea. Did not like the way that Barry was written, imho it was just cringe.

[Elanthil]

Seran's moms sex tape...it was porn and horror all in one.

[Suppressed Poet]

Seran's moms sex tape...it was porn and horror all in one.

I’m honestly surprised his parents figured out the penis goes in the vagina.

[Methais]

I’m honestly surprised his parents figured out the penis goes in the vagina.

Seran is actually the first and only person to ever be born as a result of anal. Which explains quite a few things.

[Archigeek]

They Cloned Tyrone. I was entertained.

[Suppressed Poet]

Did my workout and then came home and watched Army of Darkness (included with Prime, Evil Dead series, Bruce Campbell). I haven’t seen that since I was a kid.

What type & quantity of drugs were they taking to make this movie?

I wish I could be a fly on the wall when they pitched this script to the studio.

[Suppressed Poet]

Last night I saw in-theater Street Fighter with Jean Claude Van Damme. The theater I attended will show retro films and they are doing a run from 1994.

Best worst movie ever made. It was fun watching it with a friend and a couple pitchers of beer.

https://i.gifer.com/Qqj2.gif

[Methais]

Last night I saw in-theater Street Fighter with Jean Claude Van Damme. The theater I attended will show retro films and they are doing a run from 1994.

Best worst movie ever made. It was fun watching it with a friend and a couple pitchers of beer.

https://i.gifer.com/Qqj2.gif


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlhOUyy4wbs

[Suppressed Poet]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlhOUyy4wbs

Such a great line. That’s my go-to response when my wife asks me something like “do you remember?…” :rofl:

Neal McDonough was dying of cancer while filming this movie and gave a great performance.
Jean Claude Van Damme (Guile) was constantly doing rails of coke off of Kylie Minogue’s (Cammy) ass between sets.

[Methais]

Such a great line. That’s my go-to response when my wife asks me something like “do you remember?…” :rofl:

Neal McDonough was dying of cancer while filming this movie and gave a great performance.
Jean Claude Van Damme (Guile) was constantly doing rails of coke off of Kylie Minogue’s (Cammy) ass between sets.

Neal McDonough was in the other SF movie. This was Raul Julia.

Reported.

[Suppressed Poet]

Neal McDonough was in the other SF movie. This was Raul Julia.

Reported.

Whoops. Yeah I’m bad with names and wrong guy. Raul Julia who started in Adam’s Family.

I never saw that other film, but I have seen the Street Fighter anime.

[Methais]

Whoops. Yeah I’m bad with names and wrong guy. Raul Julia who started in Adam’s Family.

I never saw that other film, but I have seen the Street Fighter anime.

I saw it years ago and from what I remember, it was even worse than the Van Damme one.