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Saw Daredevil, hoping that it would be good. I should've known Ben Affleck would f**k it up. Everything was cool...except him! Grr.

I watched "The Day After Tomorrow" last night, and to be honest it
wasn't as bad as I expected, definately one of the best disaster movies
I've seen.

Orpheus said:
the lead girl actor, is finally acquiring boobs.. i figure by harry potter 5 she will need a bra :rolleyes:

Yes, but since when did kids fiction follow such patterns? If you want to go by averages, harry should get laid in the next book.

ANYway, i haven't seen hte third film yet, but the books became progressively better (i didn't see too much in the first one, but the fourth was full of crazy plot turns).

As for movies I have seen recently, i know it's a little old but i saw the Butterfly Effect last weekend -> awesome film, good plot, good concept, nice acting, both scary and darkly funny at once. The only problem was the actor's past history ("Dude, where's my limbs?").

Day After Tomorrow -> natural disaster movies suck, American patriot-plus disaster movies just give me the s**ts. Excessive CGI is the fastest way to ruin any good movie, and reliance upon CGI is the worst thing possible in a movie. Just look at Matrix:Revolutions! In short, Day After Tomorrow wasn't worth the effort of walking from the parked car to the cinema.

Gothika was a nice movie, though there were a few flaws with the simple logistics of the situation (is keeping mental patients you are trying to cure alone in rooms with constantly flickering lights really a good idea?) - nothing so vital as BAD physics though. The acting, cinematography and lighting effects made for an overall good movie though. Worth seeing, though be warned it is based more upon clever emotional manipulation than an intellectual thriller plot.

How could you say that K_P? Ben affleck didn't let the movie down at all IMO.

Orpheus said:
the lead girl actor, is finally acquiring boobs.. i figure by harry potter 5 she will need a bra :rolleyes:

She's still quite fit :wink:

Just saw The Chronicles of Riddick. Its a Damn Good Movie - don't let the bad reviews fool you, this movie was meant for entertainment not critics.

The best analogy I can come up with is that TCoR is sort of like Star Wars, Dune, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all rolled into 1 movie.

Ben Affleck really cannot act. Sure, Daredevil looked cool, but I just didn't care for him in the slightest. even the overly-long prologue sequence didn't help. Everyone else was brilliant - Colin Farrell as Bullseye was hilarious. The only problem I can think of is that it was too short, and it could have explored certain themes more deeply than it did (and perhaps could have got a proper soundtrack, not licened modern metal). But I really cannot stand Ben Affleck; all he does is look good for the camer, and when he is required to act, he just falls down dead. The only movie I liked Ben Affleck in was Changing Lanes, which quite suprised me.

IMO ben does a fine job, especially when you compare him to a loser like nick cage.. i have yet to see him live up to the character he is supposed to portray.. at least they don't expect more than ben can give in his films.. cage is some sort of hero in most of his recent works.. dweebs cannot play hero's :rolleyes:

Two good Nicholas Cage performances:

Matchstick Men

Adaptation.

Cash Car Star said:
Two good Nicholas Cage performances:

Matchstick Men

Adaptation.

both good flicks, neither portray him as "LARGER than life" either.

just got back from the theater.. reddick rules guys.. whatever else you may think of my movie opinions, this movie kicks ass :smile:

my favorite part was... "How many? They don't know what to do with just one of me.."

while i was at the theater, i saw two trailers of movies i wanna see..

the new Exorcist movie, and the sequel to the born identity.. both look great.. me hopes the trailers didn't show the 6 best parts :

A new Bourne Identity movie sounds like it could be good.

I just watched Run Lola Run, it was quality.

One thing I don't really get is why anybody would ever want to watch a dubbed movie? Any film is just terrible with dubbing... unless you are just really really lazy, what's the advantage of dubbing over subtitles?

Just finished watching John Grishams' Runaway Jury. Excellent film. John
Cusack has redeemed himself in my eyes after the woeful High Fidelity.
:smile:

Alien_Sniper said:
Just finished watching John Grishams' Runaway Jury. Excellent film. John Cusack has redeemed himself in my eyes after the woeful High Fidelity. :smile:

revenge is so sweet, especially when its totally as unexpected as this movie was..

very good flick.

someplace way back in this thread, i commented on it already i think.

CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK

BEST

MOVIE

EVER

<DIV>The book of the Bourne Identity kicked the s**t outta the movie. I'm suprised they actually released it under the same name, seeing as how they managed to forget Carlos and all. I wonder what they'll do with the Bourne Supremacy (basic plot: Bourne goes back to Asia, where he got his reputation as a FAKE assassin, to capture someone who is pretending to be him). The movie just won't make sense without the backstory which should've been included in the original. Unless they change the entire plot - AGAIN.</DIV>
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<DIV>Also what was missing from the original movie was the psychology. The book really put you into the mind of a man on the run, without an identity. I don't know how you'd convey this through film, but it just wasn't there.</DIV>
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<DIV>I spose the movie might've been a little spoiled for me though - the Bourne series, along with some other older Ludlums, are the best books I have ever read.</DIV>

rented the movie "Mystic River" a must see, all star cast..

may not be everyones cup-o-tea, but i give it a solid 3 thumbs up

I saw 3 movies recently: First was "Paycheck" which was pretty entertaining tho I think it could have been so much more. Next we got "Shade", a movie about a group of people that hussle card players. This movie had enough plot twists to keep me entertained but the ending was mildly disapointing. Last was the third lotr movie which was wonderful of course (tho they left out some of the best parts imo).

I saw 'Chronicles of Riddick' last night.

It was ... better then 'Pitch Black'

Sorry guys.

Everything Vin Diesel said was a catch phrase and the mythology behind the story was really cool but was never explained in the amount of detail that was needed. Not that it's confusing, because it isn't, but it would have been cool to SEE some of this mythology and not just hear Judi Dench's (terrible) voice over. Not to mention it would have made it feel more mythological.
There are many more gripes I had regarding this movie, but most of them have to do with the cast ... so ... at least that's good.
It wasn't bad. But it wasn't really good ? I wouldn't see it again unless I got the DVD for free ? or maybe $1.

I suppose it comes down to this: If you see it while it's in theaters, see it at a matinee time .... or in a 'thrift' theater :smile:

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Aren't they making all the 'Bourne' novels into movies?
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I recently saw "Down by Law", by Jim Jarmusch; interesting meditative movie, clearly enhanced by the acting of Roberto Benigni, but IMO not as good as "Night on Earth". It seems that the latest Jarmsuch called "Coffe and cigarettes" is a masterpiece, but it didn't come out here yet ;it should take a while... :sad:

Cassius said:
CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK

BEST

MOVIE

EVER

imitates comic book guy Best movie ever!

Vin Diesel should be shot. And have 'here lies Walter Nobber' written on his gravestone, to teach him that having gay names is not cool or funny.

Everything Vin Diesel said was a catch phrase and the mythology behind the story was really cool but was never explained in the amount of detail that was needed.

Is that supposed to be a bad thing?

mazemaster said:

Everything Vin Diesel said was a catch phrase and the mythology behind the story was really cool but was never explained in the amount of detail that was needed.

Is that supposed to be a bad thing?

2 things..

1) by gay, i assume lep means that childish catch-all phrase that has nothing to do with butt rompers :rolleyes: .. the name is weird, but hardly homo..

2) anyone notice the similarity at the end to conan the barbarian? .. i got the distinct impression of arnold on his throne at the end of his movie..

as i said.. top notch film..

/me wants more riddick

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/me just noticed, i hit quote.. my comment has nothing really to dispute about mazes comment..

its 4:35 am.. and i am asleep..

Well edit it out then

Leperous said:
Well edit it out then

i would have.. but maze was reading it.. it felt wrong..

<DIV>Mmm, Riddick isn't to be released down here in Aus for about 4 weeks. Anybody care to give me a basic idea of what to expect? Is there a maintained atmosphere? Humour? Is there a complex plot, constantly turning? Is it a CGI flick, just another shoot-em-up, or is there something in there worth seeing?</DIV>
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<DIV>So that you have something to compare it against, I was bored by SWAT but absolutely LOVED both Kill Bills. Pearl Harbour was about the worst movie you could possibly show me. My favourite mainstream movies include Fight Club, Matrix I, Snatch, Lock Stock & 2 Smoking Barrells, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill (as a whole), LOTR 3 and Cypher. Also, a somewhat less-known psychological action movie called "The Game": still in my top three after two years.</DIV>
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<DIV>Ah yes, and the immortal Starship Troopers... sheer FUN (I was halfway drunk when I last watched it...).</DIV>

Starship troopers 2 snuck out in case you didn't notice it. I looked at the cover and put it back down pretty quickly though.

Alien_Sniper said:
Starship troopers 2 snuck out in case you didn't notice it. I looked at the cover and put it back down pretty quickly though.

i was just about to say.. starship troopers 2 was so grade C i couldn't finish it.. and i am quite open minded about sequels too.. this one was horrible.. poor camera angles.. poor acting.. poor lighting.. and zero plot.. the bugs killed as good as ever though.. so if you liked the mayhem.. go for it..

starship troopers 2....5 thumbs down :sad:

I worked on the original starship troopers. LOTS of money spent on that one(over 200 million). We did rigs(camera mounts, green screens, etc.) in airplane hangars and had hundreds of extras at any given time. Starship troopers 2 is a perfect example of how far techmology has come. There were almost as many grand scale cgi shots in that as the original, yet it felt like a direct to video movie. (not that the first one was any good really). It's already on cable if you look around for it. Felt more like a Sci-fi channel movie of the week.

Juim said:
I worked on the original starship troopers.

when you work on a film juim.. are you in the credits? the fine print someplace?

it would be cool to know someone and say.. "I KNOW HIM" when i see your name on the credits.

Well I worked on it at the back end of production. I had just gotten in the union, and started on the rigging crew, then moved over to first unit for principal photography. It was a second unit deal really(we came in after the main unit finished shooting and did what we call "pick-ups, and re-shoots). That is to say when they need some scenes re-shot for whatever reason, or added for continuity or plot line. That was the unit I worked on. Tell ya the truth, I don't remember if I got any credits on that one. I'll have to go pop the DVD in and watch the credits. I'll let you know.

Juim said:
Tell ya the truth, I don't remember if I got any credits on that one. I'll have to go pop the DVD in and watch the credits. I'll let you know.

make a list of your film exploits, and your real name.. assuming you have no issues with privacy.. if so, just the list will suffice.. i would be interested in knowing which so i can gloat some to my friends :smile:

Well, I have been popping around for a few years. Mostly in Television, but I have worked on a few cool features.

Cherokee kid with Sinbad,

The Brave(Directed by Johnny Depp, with Him and Marlon Brando, never released.)

Conspiracy theory

STEEL(with major motion picture star Shaquille O'niell)

Starship Troopers

Mighty Joe Young

Inspector Gadget

Ready to Rumble

The con (William H. Macy)

kicking and Screaming(still in production, with Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall)

Lemony Snickets(Jim Carrey, still in production)

Lot's of television

Cousin skeeter/Nickelodeon

The Jersey/Also Nick

Nightmare room/Nick

Combat Missions/reality TV for USA network

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Ally Mcbeal

Desperate housewives(pilot)

Charmed(Pilot)

Firefly (Pilot and series)

Thats Life (season 2)

These are not all, but there are many many more where I worked from a day to several weeks on. It's called dayplaying.

Right now I am the key grip for the construction coordinator on CSI:New York. I also just moved some sets for the CSI:Miami people as the key and next week I begin re-assembling sets for the Century City people (I posted pics of that set last year) on a new Fox series called House. In most cases, especially television, I never get screen credits. as a hammer or a best boy, the key grip is lucky if he even gets a credit.

since you left your real name out, i can only hope you remind us which movie you worked on, as they are released..

knowing famous people is so cool :smile: , course modesty prolly renders your opinion of yourself, slightly lower, but you are famous enuff for me :biggrin:

rewatched "Field of Dreams" - 5 star flick :smile:

My mates appeared at my house clutching the DVD of Starship Troopers 2
last night - dear god, I've not seen such a terrible film in a long
time. The moment in which the lead character touches the hand of one of
the infected people, and it shows her reaction to her psychic vision,
is potentially some of the worst acting I've ever watched. We watched
that scene about 4 times and found ourselves rolling around on the
couches with laughter each time. And for the sake of spoiling the
ending....

[spoilers]

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Why the hell does the main actor stay behind at the end!? I can see
absolutely NO reason for him to do so, but he just stands on the roof
blowing the crap out of the bugs, before dying soon after. The escape
thing was RIGHT there, all he had to do was step on board!

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Anyway, its possibly worth watching to see how a good film can be
ruined by a terrible sequel, the first Starship Troopers was a great
cheesy action movie, but this has soiled the memory!

Are there many more unintentionally hilarious scenes, enough to justify watching it for a laugh? :smile:

Alien_Sniper said:
Are there many more unintentionally hilarious scenes, enough to justify watching it for a laugh? :smile:

the last funny scene i saw? was the credits at the start..

[edit] spelling error fixed as per dave [/edit]

i rarely notice, or care about typo's dave :/

Thanks for quoting my spelling mistake jerkass. :biggrin: I was on about starship troopers 2 though, or were you referring to that too?

Alien_Sniper said:
Thanks for quoting my spelling mistake jerkass. :biggrin: I was on about starship troopers 2 though, or were you referring to that too?

go back a page dave.. read my comment on the movie.

You didn't mention about the credits at the start in that post. Anyhow,
should I get that or the MC Hammer life story for something to laugh at?

Oh its worth watching for a laugh, if you get some mates round and some
drinks you could have a whale of a time. There are plenty of "so bad
its hilarious" moments, such as the intro in which the whole squad is
utterly surrounded, yet while the general is giving orders for some
people to retreat, the only sounds you can hear in the background are
two guns shooting, and those guns sound (and look, for that matter)
like those little sparking things used to light gas hobs. It is really
an absolutely shocking film, it reminded me of "Bad Taste"...so if you
are looking for an unintentional comedy its a prime candidate.

Kind of like Raindeer Games.

"You're gonna kill me with a soup cup?"

"Tea, actually."

"What'd you say?"

"I'm going to kill you with my tea cup."

[Gaurd attacks Riddick with knife.]

[Riddick shoves the cup into his chest, penetrating the skin and killing the gaurd.]

[Riddick picks up a metal pin, and looks at the other gaurds, who run away.]

Just saw Pitch Black. Badass movie, like Aliens x5, and with Riddick of course.

[Riddick kills gigantic monster/alien with a knife]
"[that thing] Didn't know who it was f**king with"

Cassius said:
"[Riddick picks up a metal pin, and looks at the other gaurds, who run away.]

funny s**t really

whispers

its the key, off of a spam can of meat.

I must say Dodgeball is one of the best comedies I've seen since The Big Lebowski. It was funny from beginning to end and the best jokes weren't wasted in the trailer. I was laughing my ass off, which is a rarity given my apathy to most recent comedies (Starsky and Hutch, Zoolander, that Jim Carrey movie about playing god...) I saw it with a mostly high school audience and some of the really hilarious jokes were apparently over their head... at one point there were 5 college students laughing hard and the rest of the theatre didn't get it, oh well their loss.

yak, i can see where you might not see jim carrey as funny, some cannot grasp his style of humor, but to wad him in with zoolander, and starsky/hutch is almost sacrilege :sad:

the dumbs**t stiller who stared in those 2 flicks will never be as funny as carrey.

yak, i can see where you might not see jim carrey as funny, some cannot grasp his style of humor, but to wad him in with zoolander, and starsky/hutch is almost sacrilege :sad:

the dumbs**t stiller who stared in those 2 flicks will never be as funny as carrey.

Yeah, because Ben Stiller won an Emmy for The Ben Stiller show and Jim Carrey didn't get s**t for In Living Color :rolleyes:

Also, Ben Stiller is funny, but it comes out in the writing and plot. The over top, over acting parade of Jim Carrey is just annoying.
I mean, don't get me wrong the guy is actually a good actor. But I don't find his immature 'gags' funny.

And Ben Stiller has made some pretty s**tty movies, but ... nothing can compare to Heat Vision Jack (one of the funniest shows I've ever seen in my life).

I want to see Dodgeball, even though it looks rediculous.

this is where i jump in and say.. crono, you are so full of s**t.. but.. you may actually believe all that s**t you just typed.. :rolleyes:

also, did carrey play in that sitcom? i don't recall, course i don't watch sitcoms..

carrey beats stiller anyday :biggrin: