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Post by shred on Jun 17, 2007 18:58:04 GMT 10
I didn't find it flat at all. I thought everyone looked like they were having a ball. The scheme was a good one too. And i thought ditching the women was a great idea. I didn't think ditching the women was a good idea. I missed Robert's character. I thought 12's scheme was better than this one. They didn't have that twist in the end which kind made the movie anti-climatic for me. |
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Post by Loz on Jun 17, 2007 19:20:26 GMT 10
Ditching the women was wise. While i liked Julia's turn in the second one what would she have done in Thirteen? She would have been superfluous. And i really didn't need to see anymore of Zeta Jones character. I wasn't a fan.
Anyway, probably shouldn't say anymore or it will get ruined for everyone else.
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Post by Allan on Jun 18, 2007 0:13:40 GMT 10
Catherine Zeta-Jones' character wasn't great in 12.  That said, I thought it wasn't so much they they "ditched" the women, as much as the actresses weren't available for the movie. |
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Post by ryley on Jun 19, 2007 9:01:41 GMT 10
American History X:
One of my favorite movies ever, I love the dark tone of it and the use of flashbacks. It has such strong characters and it's so gutwrenching and amazing. 9.5/10
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Post by Loz on Jun 19, 2007 19:31:32 GMT 10
Catherine Zeta-Jones' character wasn't great in 12. That said, I thought it wasn't so much they they "ditched" the women, as much as the actresses weren't available for the movie. The way i hear it they weren't asked  Although i doubt Julia would have participated if she was. |
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Post by Allan on Jun 19, 2007 23:20:53 GMT 10
Really? I would have thought Julia would have been asked, at least, since she's one of Soderberg's "in crew"... Catherine, maybe not - her character was pointless in the second, and she didn't bring much to it. |
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Post by shred on Jun 20, 2007 15:11:01 GMT 10
I doubt Roberts would be involved even if she was asked as she was pregnant during film right? I didn't care much about Zeta-Jones' character - I prefer Roberts character over hers. Btw, has anyone watched Black Snake Moan? I've heard good reviews on it but still undecided whether to watch it or not. |
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Post by ryley on Jun 20, 2007 15:26:34 GMT 10
I haven't seen Black Snake Moan, but I think it looks very interesting, and I'm going to rent it as soon as I see it out  |
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Post by Lizzie on Jun 20, 2007 17:38:44 GMT 10
Really? I would have thought Julia would have been asked, at least, since she's one of Soderberg's "in crew"... Catherine, maybe not - her character was pointless in the second, and she didn't bring much to it. Mm, she hasn't done any non-voice work for a few years because she's been focusing on her kids. She just had another one. So, that's probably part of the reason. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2007 12:16:45 GMT 10
Fully recomend Requeim for a Dream, will put you off drugs for life. The cinematography for it is freaking awesome as well. Apparently other Darren Aronofsky films are good as well.
Also Donnie Darko.
Maybe I just like really f**ked up films. This genre 'psychological thrillers'
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2007 12:33:08 GMT 10
Just having posted in another thread mademe think of this one. I'd recommend "The Forgotten." It's a, I guess it would be considered a psychological thriller, about a man and woman (not related) who are told their kids never existed but the woman just can't believe that. It came out a couple years ago, and since most of you are more up on your movie viewing than I am, it's likely you've already seen it, but I thought I'd mention it in case it tickled anyone's fancy.
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Post by Amber on Jul 12, 2007 2:29:13 GMT 10
I agree with Marie. That's definitely a movie worth watching. I thought it was great. I haven't gone through the whole thread, and I'm sure at least a few of you have seen it, but I really recommend Rent. It's such a great movie/musical. |
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Post by shred on Jul 12, 2007 23:14:56 GMT 10
I've been meaning to catch Rent but haven't had the time. Might rent the DVD soon. This might not be in the cinemas still but I recommend you guys to catch Hot Fuzz when it comes out on DVD. Hilarious movie. Thought it was even funnier than Shaun of the Dead. |
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Post by Allan on Jul 12, 2007 23:54:35 GMT 10
I'll second the Hot Fuzz motion. It is a hilarious movie. It hits DVD here on Wednesday.  And I'll also recommend Knocked Up. Very funny, and it has a lot of heart. |
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Post by Allan on Jan 14, 2008 21:29:53 GMT 10
Has it really been six months since anybody's seen a movie worth recommending?  I'll recommend Sunshine, Danny Boyle's latest sci-fi movie. It's a lot more understated than most of his movies, and it revolves a crew heading into outerspace with an "artificial sun" to replace the dying one, and therefore, save humanity. The movie seemed to fly under the radar, and never got much publicity. I thought it worked really well, though some people have complained about the third act (which, admittedly, is a little "different"), but personally I thought it worked. It's "smart" sci-fi, and quite slow, but there is some stunning imagery and the characters and performances are fantastic. Well worth your time. |
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Post by shred on Jan 15, 2008 10:07:01 GMT 10
I second the Sunshine recommendation. I also recommend I Am Legend. I thought it was a really good movie and Will Smith did a good job in holding up the movie on his own. Not much make-you-jump horror in it but it was still scary. Can get a little slow at the beginning but it was justified. |
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Post by Lizzie on Jan 15, 2008 11:35:59 GMT 10
I recommend WaitressNathan Fillion and Keri Russell are really great in it. |
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Post by Allan on Jan 15, 2008 20:36:57 GMT 10
I also recommend I Am Legend. I thought it was a really good movie and Will Smith did a good job in holding up the movie on his own. Not much make-you-jump horror in it but it was still scary. Can get a little slow at the beginning but it was justified. I'll also recommend it, but I thought it was better during the slow beginning (or two thirds). Toward the end, it lost the plot a bit and got a little too actiony and "Hollywood" though it didn't succumb as far as I was expecting it to (and dreading as the climax began). I thought it was quite good for the most part, though. |
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Post by shred on Jan 17, 2008 11:27:55 GMT 10
I also recommend I Am Legend. I thought it was a really good movie and Will Smith did a good job in holding up the movie on his own. Not much make-you-jump horror in it but it was still scary. Can get a little slow at the beginning but it was justified. I'll also recommend it, but I thought it was better during the slow beginning (or two thirds). Toward the end, it lost the plot a bit and got a little too actiony and "Hollywood" though it didn't succumb as far as I was expecting it to (and dreading as the climax began). I thought it was quite good for the most part, though. I was expecting an all-out action/horror Hollywood style movie so maybe that's why the first half of the movie felt a little draggy for me. But on hindsight, I think it work really well. But I can't help but compare the 'monsters' in the movie to vampires. |
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Post by Allan on Jan 17, 2008 19:02:08 GMT 10
They were vampiresque. They struck me as a cross between vampires and zombies.
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That said, I thought it wasn't so much they they "ditched" the women, as much as the actresses weren't available for the movie.
