The "I just saw a movie that doesn't warrant its own thread" thread

[gdn]

I do not exist, but if I did I would be single, without pet, as an uneducated walking nomad. Therefore, there's nothing for you to come after.

Encino Man!!!!

[Evil Empire]

Encino Man!!!!

I've never seen that movie. Therefore, I have no clue what you're talking about.

[penfold]

Okay... I have two more movies to add to the list here: Brokeback Mountain and Cache.

Yes, it was the week of arthouse movies.

First, let me say that as a straight woman who saw Brokeback with three straight guys (and all willingly saw the movie... nobody dragged their feet), Brokeback didn't strike any of as spectacular/best-movie-ever. Both Gyllenhaal's and Ledger's characters let situations overwhelm them. I was kinda irritated that they didn't just pick up and move to San Francisco together. I mean, if you love one another, THEN BE TOGETHER. Yeesh. We all thought it was over-rated. But, as a disclaimer, none of us is gay. I'm sure it has a much heavier impact to a gay viewer than a straight viewer. The acting was fantastic and the cinematography was terrific but it ain't the greatest film ever made. Okay on DVD but don't expect it to live up to even 1/4 of the hype.

Cache. A French intellectual thriller, starring Daniel Auteil and Juliette Binoche. It's all about the secrets that we keep and how they affect us -- both in the large scale and in the small scale. The host of a French TV show about books is terrorized when someone sends him videotapes of his family, taped from afar, along with threatening drawings that depict decapitations. The large scale makes one think about anti-Algerian racism in France. The small scale makes Auteil remember something he did when he was 6 years old. Very enjoyable. Yes, it had lots of plot holes but the film makes you think. Okay to watch on DVD but you have to watch it carefully.

[RhodyYanksFan]

I just finished watching "The Constant Gardener". It was very riviting and moving. I knew the rest of the world treated Africa like sh*t, but this movie showed how corporations (pharmacutical ones in particular) just use poor Africans as guinea pigs. The performances were top notch (Weisz and Fiennes are always specatular) and direction was original. Worth watching.

[MisterNovember]

Saw "Match Point" with a date last night. She didn't like it (she was expecting the usual Woody Allen/neurotic/New York movie), but I thought it was great. A bit of a ripoff of "Crimes and Misdemeanors", but still worth going to see.

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I just finished watching "The Constant Gardener". It was very riviting and moving. I knew the rest of the world treated Africa like sh*t, but this movie showed how corporations (pharmacutical ones in particular) just use poor Africans as guinea pigs. The performances were top notch (Weisz and Fiennes are always specatular) and direction was original. Worth watching.

I thought this film was terrific. Depressing but terrific.

[LongLiveBernie51!]

Avoid Wedding Crashers at all costs

[SuperMario66]

Avoid Wedding Crashers at all costs

Seriously? That is like saying to avoid 40YOV.

[Darth_Takeo]

Saw The Family Stone this weekend... eh nothing special.

My fiancee and I thought it was horrible. The previews depicted a totally different movie than it was.

[LongLiveBernie51!]

Seriously? That is like saying to avoid 40YOV.

I actually really liked 40YOV.

The premise of Wedding Crashers was far too creepy for me and I never bought that anybody would find Owen Wilson or Vince Vaughn's characters desirable in any way. They had no redeeming qualities. It went on way too long and the ending was disappointingly predictable.

At least Steve Carrol's character in 40YOV was an honest hearted guy that you could root for to get the girl.

[RhodeyYankee2638]

Anyone ever see Falling Down. Michael Douglas is a god

[Sam18]

Anyone ever see Falling Down. Michael Douglas is a god

I thought Kelsey Grammer was in that one.

[YankeePride1967]

Anyone ever see Falling Down. Michael Douglas is a god

Yes, very good movie. I own it as well.

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Saw Capote last night. It was quite good; although not for everybody. It tells the story of Truman Capote writing In Cold Blood. He brought along a friend of his when he was doing his initial research. That friend was Harper Lee -- aka the author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The people sitting on the other side of my husband couldn't figure that one out. "Who was that woman with him? What book did she write? What movie did it turn into?" (sigh)

Philip Seymour Hoffman rocked but the guy who played Perry Smith (Clifton Collins, Jr.) was even better, IMHO.

[Hitman23]

Anyone ever see Falling Down. Michael Douglas is a god

That movie is great. If you haven't seen it, do so immediately.

[QueenGRH]

Brokeback didn't strike any of as spectacular/best-movie-ever. Both Gyllenhaal's and Ledger's characters let situations overwhelm them. I was kinda irritated that they didn't just pick up and move to San Francisco together. I mean, if you love one another, THEN BE TOGETHER. Yeesh. We all thought it was over-rated. But, as a disclaimer, none of us is gay. I'm sure it has a much heavier impact to a gay viewer than a straight viewer. The acting was fantastic and the cinematography was terrific but it ain't the greatest film ever made.

I agree. I think the film was overrated. Heath Ledger was incredible and the cinematography was breaktaking... and the movie was very good. But its not as good as critics describe it to be. I think because it is "groundbreaking" it has been reviewed so well.

And if anyone is interested in seeing it, be warned: it is extremely depressing! Every single character's life is f***ed up in some way... Its not a love story with a happy ending for anyone.

[NYDCYankee]

I agree. I think the film was overrated. Heath Ledger was incredible and the cinematography was breaktaking... and the movie was very good. But its not as good as critics describe it to be. I think because it is "groundbreaking" it has been reviewed so well.

And if anyone is interested in seeing it, be warned: it is extremely depressing! Every single character's life is f***ed up in some way... Its not a love story with a happy ending for anyone.

I just got back from seeing it and I pretty much agree. Ledger was flat out fantastic and probably earned himself and Oscar and deserves it.

But it wasn't THAT great. In fact I thought the writing at times was kind of cheesey.

[YankeePride1967]

I saw "Rumor Has It" last night. I liked it. It was pretty predictable, but Jennifer Aniston is doing a good job of taking different roles since her Friends days.

[Trish]

Anyone ever see Falling Down. Michael Douglas is a god

Rhodey's in a time warp.

[RhodeyYankee2638]

Rhodey's in a time warp.

Netflix is helping me catch up, i was 5 when it came out

[wexy]

I rented "The Constant Gardener" with Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz about corruption in Kenya and major drug companies. A good movie.

[QueenGRH]

I rented "The Constant Gardener" with Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz about corruption in Kenya and major drug companies. A good movie.

I just saw "The Constant Gardener" as well. A thrilling, intelligent movie. I highly recommend it!

[Hitman23]

I just Saw Harry Potter 4 with my daughter over the weekend. Really cool. I actually got a tad choked up in a couple of parts.

The only thing I wish they'd change about the way Harry always comes through in the end is that he'd actually do something himself. Throughout all these movies someone has always been there to save him from an attack from behind, or someone too quick for him to react to. Okay, so he faced Valdimort by himself, but had a standoff and had to eventually run. He's suppose to be some great wizard, yet every success he has is either with help or by luck.

I wonder how the next movie will be done considering the actors are gonna be like 18 yrs old.

[RhodyYanksFan]

I rented "The Constant Gardener" with Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz about corruption in Kenya and major drug companies. A good movie.

It's depressing at how often that stuff actually happens too. Well done movie.

I just Saw Harry Potter 4 with my daughter over the weekend. Really cool. I actually got a tad choked up in a couple of parts.

The only thing I wish they'd change about the way Harry always comes through in the end is that he'd actually do something himself. Throughout all these movies someone has always been there to save him from an attack from behind, or someone too quick for him to react to. Okay, so he faced Valdimort by himself, but had a standoff and had to eventually run. He's suppose to be some great wizard, yet every success he has is either with help or by luck.

I wonder how the next movie will be done considering the actors are gonna be like 18 yrs old.

I thought HP4 wan't that great. The worst one was year 2, then this one. Prisoner of Azkaban was the best so far.

I know what you mean regarding Harry always being saved, but in part 3, he saved himself from the grim reaper things - when he went back in time it was him, not his dad who used the protector spell.

[Hitman23]

I thought HP4 wan't that great. The worst one was year 2, then this one. Prisoner of Azkaban was the best so far.

I know what you mean regarding Harry always being saved, but in part 3, he saved himself from the grim reaper things - when he went back in time it was him, not his dad who used the protector spell.

I've enjoyed all of them. It's a kids story so I know what frame of mind to be in. Actually the only one that bores me is the first one, but that's only because my daughter made me watch it a few hundred times.

He's saved himself in a few ways, it was a broad statement. It's just getting annoying. He is getting older. Some things need to start coming naturally. i understand magic needs to be taught, but he was able to talk to a snake and make glass dissapear before he knew magic existed.

[Hitman23]

Seems like I read somewhere that they went into "continuous production mode" after they finished the most recent movie which means they probably already have #5 in the can and #6 on the way. If that is true, it won't be a real problem until #7 since it will not even be a book for a couple of years.

well that's pretty cool if it's true. It probably means the next movie will be out pretty quick then.

[Panamaniac42]

I had insomnia the other night and watched "The Pacifier" and "13 Going On 30" back-to-back.

Strangely, they held my interest.

[#1PaFan]

I actually got a tad choked up in a couple of parts.

I'm sure you did.

[YankeePride1967]

I saw "Glory Road" yesterday. Very good movie.

[#1PaFan]

I saw "Glory Road" yesterday. Very good movie.

Cool. I'm going to see it in a couple hours. I heard somewhere that I should stay until the credits are done.

[krystl]

I saw Drowning Mona last week. Stupid movie. It had a lot of big names (Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Jamie Lee Curtis) but still no good, IMO.

[JDPNYY]

I saw Drowning Mona last week. Stupid movie. It had a lot of big names (Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Jamie Lee Curtis) but still no good, IMO.

Who were the big names in it?

[fredgmuggs]

Who were the big names in it?

I can't stop laughing...

[yankeesrule2000]

I saw Hostle....It was horrible....save your money!!

[krystl]

Who were the big names in it?

I can't stop laughing...

...and this is funny why?

[Trish]

...and this is funny why?

John was making a funny about the actors in that movie. I guess he doesn't think they're big names

[krystl]

John was making a funny about the actors in that movie. I guess he doesn't think they're big names

I guess I should have said big nams for such a dumb movie.

[ChocolateGirl]

My fiancee and I thought it was horrible. The previews depicted a totally different movie than it was.

Movie previws usually trick the public the majority of the time. Going to the movies is like gambling with your money. I don't go to the movies that often so its rare that I get disappointed. I ususally only pay to see blockbusters. Otherwise, my friend gets many movies through people on the street who sell boot leg copies.

Has anyone seen The Decent? It came out a few months ago. It was a decent creepy movie with a bunch of woman who kicks butt. I also finally seen House of Wax 2 weeks ago. It was another pretty decent creepy movie. I was very hesistant to watch it because Paris Hilton was in it. And this might sound weird, but I enjoyed watching how she got killed off in the movie.

[wexy]

I finally saw "Cinderella Man' which was good, "Broken Flowers' with Bill Murray, Sharon Stone, Tilda Swinton, Jeffrey Wright and Julie Delpy which was OK, I think you have to be around my age to appreciate it more and "Junebug' which the critics liked more than I did but Amy Adams stole this movie with an amazing performance, I'm looking forward to see her next work.

[RhodyYanksFan]

I just saw "The Constant Gardener" as well. A thrilling, intelligent movie. I highly recommend it!

Rachel Weisz won best supporting actress for her work in this movie.

[QueenGRH]

Last night I saw "Match Point," the new Woody Allen movie. It was the best movie he has made in years.

Based on the Hottest Female Contest, it appears that many guys on this board think Scarlett Johansson is hot and she was pretty sexy in this movie. But her acting skills are overrated...

[JDPNYY]

I saw Hoodwinked on Thursday. Very, very funny. I'd recommend seeing it, but it's probably best to wait until it's on DVD (it's 80 minutes long, not worth 10 bucks - I had free tickets).

I'll need to see it a couple more times. There are times the jokes are coming at a rapid pace, I'm sure I missed a bunch.

[Kulish29]

Anyone ever see "Life Aquatic"?

That movie is so friggin random, but I think it;s funny as hell.

[Barb51850]

Last night I saw "Match Point," the new Woody Allen movie. It was the best movie he has made in years.

Based on the Hottest Female Contest, it appears that many guys on this board think Scarlett Johansson is hot and she was pretty sexy in this movie. But her acting skills are overrated...

I think the guy in that movie is hot - Jonathan Rhys Meyers

[keg411]

Anyone ever see "Life Aquatic"?

That movie is so friggin random, but I think it;s funny as hell.

Saw it last year in the theater, and it definitely fit into the "weird but funny" category. Bill Murray was really good (as was Owen Wilson for the most part).

[wexy]

Chillin' this after the gym and supermarket, I rented "Red Eye" which was good and "Hustle and Flow" which reminded me of when I had dreams of being a rapper back in the day.

[#1PaFan]

Chillin' this after the gym and supermarket, I rented "Red Eye" which was good and "Hustle and Flow" which reminded me of when I had dreams of being a rapper back in the day.

Damn, Wex, pursue that dream!!!! I'd love to hear it!

[brosiusbuddy]

I just saw The Interpreter for the first time with Sean Penn and Nicole Kidman. It grabs you. Good, deep plot... so deep that at times I found myself rewinding a little to put the pieces together. One of those movies that really comes together extremely well and intelligently at the end.

[Evil Empire]

I think the next movie I'll see in theaters is "Firewall." I'm not paying attention to reviews anymore. They always screw me up because if they say the movie's bad, then people I ask say it's good.

I also plan to watch "The Graduate" fairly soon, just because I've never seen it before.

[chanman7483]

Lord of War was nothing like I thought it'd be. Pretty much just a timeline of the guy's life and his (not really) adventures gun running. Big let down...