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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Sat Aug 27th at 10:27pm 2005

Army of Darkness falls under comically bad... but then again I don't think it takes itself seriously so maybe its just a comedy <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">

I never saw Evil Dead, only Army of Darkness, and I liked it.




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Posted by Crono on Sun Aug 28th at 12:48am 2005

I think he means he saw "The Evil Dead" the first movie. Evil Dead 2 is when they start trying to being moronic. However, come on ... you can't honestly tell me that the part with that one girl getting screwed by the tree was "scary".

I like Evil Dead 2 the most though. Even though Army of Darkness is awesome.

Oh, I watched Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. If you liked Oldboy ... you'll like this movie. It has a lot of the same undertones, but it's a completely different movie. The beginning is a little slow, but it all builds up tremendously and, in my opinion, doesn't crap out at the climax.


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Posted by Dark Tree on Sun Aug 28th at 1:55am 2005

The 40-Year-Old Virgin: In a few words: Not that funny. DEFINATELY not for kids. There seriously weren't very many funny scenes at all. Pretty much the whole movie is people saying vile and seriously disgusting things to get a laugh. It's not bad if you don't mind zero comedy and lots of swearing. Wouldn't suggest it if you are looking for a smart comedy.

Starved: Episodes 1-3 (TV show): Again...same thing....really not that funny (with the exception of a few parts) and mainly disturbing how unlikeable any of the main characters are. However, this is a good show, just too depressing to be labeled a "comedy". Good FX show.

The Wedding Date: Generic chick flick....really nothing special. Just love triangle bulls**t.

Red Eye: Short (75 minutes) movie that is marketed wrong. I thought it was supposed to be a horror movie....it has no horror at all. It is basically an action movie without twists....avoid this one.

Wedding Crashers: Pretty good if not predictable comedy. Owen and Vaughn make a great cinematic team. Plenty of jokes and good lookin' women. Definately worth a rent when it comes out on DVD.




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Posted by ReNo on Sun Aug 28th at 2:52am 2005

I agree with that wedding crashers synopsis - good fun, though highly predictable. The fact it had Isla Fisher (the redhead from Home and Away) scores it significant plus points. The scene near the start where they crash loads of weddings drags on too long, but through the rest of the film the pacing is pretty spot on for a comedy like this. The first scene where they are mediating a divorce settlement shows great partnetship between the leads. Good fun movie - watch it wth friends.

Always meant to watch Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, particularly after watching Old Boy, so if it at all lives up to the brilliance of Old Boy I'll no doubt enjoy it <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">




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Posted by French Toast on Sun Aug 28th at 3:08am 2005

The Wedding Crashers was a piece of s**t. There was so much hype about it, but I didn't find anything funny about gratuitous swearing. It was pretty crappy if you ask me.




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Posted by Dark Tree on Sun Aug 28th at 3:41am 2005

? quoting French Toast
The Wedding Crashers was a piece of s**t. There was so much hype about it, but I didn't find anything funny about gratuitous swearing.


Steer clear of The 40-Year-Old Virgin then.....

and.....the only thing redeemable about The 40-Year-Old Virgin is Steve Carell.....in his first big "reel" debut as a lead he delivered. He was the only likeable character in the whole movie.....and he acted out his scenes believably. Another case of a decent actor stuck in a s**tty script.




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Posted by French Toast on Sun Aug 28th at 4:04am 2005

I'll keep that in mind DT <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">

Has anyone seen the Brother Grimm yet? It looks like it might be okay.. it got good reviews...

I'm looking to go see something with my dad, and that is my top pick right now.




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Posted by Crono on Sun Aug 28th at 5:02am 2005

? quoting ReNo
Always meant to watch Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, particularly after
watching Old Boy, so if it at all lives up to the brilliance of Old Boy
I'll no doubt enjoy it image


It's not as "good", but you'll have that same turning feeling in your stomach by the end image

Even as similar as the two movies are: they're very different. "Vengeance" is definitely slower moving. Also, it focuses on more characters, so, maybe that'd seem "detracting". I guess, something you could keep in mind is that Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance was made before Oldboy. I think the main difference is that, in "Vengeance", there's no clear protagonist to "embrace" in for the "journey". With that being said, I just want to make it clear: don't expect to see Oldboy again. Blah, you already know that though, don't you?

I plan on seeing "The Brothers Grimm" on Monday. I expect it to be good, it's made by Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas)... and what did they do to Heath Ledger? He looks cool all of a sudden. The only other thing out I'd like to see right now is "Broken Flowers".


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Posted by French Toast on Sun Aug 28th at 3:03pm 2005

Oh man, I remember watching 12 monkeys. I loved that movie, it was so cool!




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Posted by Hugh on Mon Aug 29th at 9:21am 2005

Rented Sin City tonight... what a sweet, sweet, violent movie! <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif"> It seemed a lot longer than a mere two hours, but that's just 'cause of all the stuff going on... I already want to watch it again...



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Posted by BlisTer on Mon Aug 29th at 11:46am 2005

la meglio gioventu (the best of youth) . one of the most beautiful and touching movies i've seen. particularly the second half of the movie. actors performances are outstanding.



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Posted by Crono on Mon Aug 29th at 6:08pm 2005

? quote:
Rented Sin City tonight... what a sweet, sweet, violent movie! image It
seemed a lot longer than a mere two hours, but that's just 'cause of
all the stuff going on... I already want to watch it again...


Did you notice the unusually light Rodriguez DVD?

They're releasing another version before Christmas which will be loaded. It wont have the theatrical cut though. But, all the "books" will be cut together (A Dame to Kill For, That Yellow Bastard, and The Fat Kill) all the stuff taken out will be back in. They're basically become panel for panel the books ... which is pretty out there, because the movie already resembles the books so much.


Blame it on Microsoft, God does.



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Posted by satchmo on Mon Aug 29th at 8:04pm 2005

I saw "2046" this weekend. It's an obscure Chinese film set in Hong Kong in the 1960's. It's very stylish, and this director (Kar Wai Wong) supposedly made Quentin Tarantino cry because his film was so beautiful.

There isn't so much of a story to speak of, but the film focuses on moods. Each of the main characters is being haunted by memories, and no one is able to move forward because they are so scarred by their past.

If you're into art house flicks, you might like it. The usual American audience should pass.




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Posted by Dark Tree on Mon Aug 29th at 8:21pm 2005

Saw two movies last night:

2001: A Space Odyssey (a certain member here got me wondern): Veeeeery good movie. The last 25 minutes (Jupiter & the Infinite Beyond) or so were amazing. Can't believe I went this long without seeing it. For those of you under a rock, it is about a guy who goes on a mission in space to Jupiter. Stanley Kubrick is awesome.

Mulholland Dr.: Another amzing movie....I think I bashed David Lynch before....but now I must take it back....this movie is a masterpiece. The only way to describe it is a mystery/thriller. So many cool characters and scenes...




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Posted by ReNo on Mon Aug 29th at 8:29pm 2005

Satchmo, couldn't quite decide whether or not you liked 2046, but if you DID, then check out the prequel "In the Mood for Love". I personally preferred it. It doesn't have any of the surreal elements from 2046 and is more of a "by the books" romance story, but it is again a very stylish film and very well acted.




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Posted by satchmo on Mon Aug 29th at 8:59pm 2005

Wow, I am surprised that a fellow Pit member saw "2046" also.

Mappers never cease to amaze me.

I did enjoy "2046". Greatly, in fact. My brother really liked "In the Mood for Love", so I am going to rent it in the near future.

I like the juxtaposition of the gritty 1960 Hong Kong and the cold, futuristic cityscape in "2046".




"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." -- Toulouse-Lautre, Moulin Rouge



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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Mon Aug 29th at 10:05pm 2005

Bought and watched Sin City.

It was my second time and to be honest I didnt like it as much as the first time I viewed it. I still really really enjoyed the bruce willis storyline, but dwight's hooker girlfriend can't act.




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Posted by satchmo on Sun Sep 4th at 12:35am 2005

"The Constant Gardener" with Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz is a political drama and a love story. The plot is based on a novel by John Le Carre, a story that expertly interweaves the conspiracy and the intimate relationship between a quiet diplomat and a vivacious activist.

The film excels at all levels, combining talents in direction (the director of "City of God"), cinematography, editing, and not the least, acting. The story is involving, and it has the feel of an epic, but without the banality of a typical Hollywood epic production. I rank it as the best movie I have seen this year.

Now, before you dismiss me as being a hyperbole, I can say the movie is in par with past greats, such as "Black Hawk Down" and "The English Patient". Its portrayal of the gritty and corrupt world of Africa juxtapose with the refined but equally evil hypocrisy of the developed countries.

One thing the film could have been better is in regards to innovation. It's a traditional film produced with no ground-breaking features, but it's a masterpiece nevertheless.

Three thumbs up.


"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return." -- Toulouse-Lautre, Moulin Rouge



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Posted by Crono on Sun Sep 4th at 1:17am 2005

I want to see Capote.

Brothers Grimm was alright. Nothing buy worthy, but a good sit-down movie. Some of the fairy tale adaptations in it were a bit too obvious, but most were done really well.


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Posted by French Toast on Sun Sep 4th at 10:42am 2005

Me and my dad (my dad and I, whatever) are going to see the Brothers Grimm soon. It looks pretty good, and I like Matt Damon a lot.





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