Great movie thread
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| Archive through April 08, 2011 | sean | 100 | 1 | 2011-04-08 01:01 | |
| Archive through February 24, 2011 | Paul Larrea | 100 | 1 | 2011-02-25 00:29 | |
| Archive through January 04, 2011 | Paul Larrea | 100 | 1 | 2011-01-05 01:51 | |
| Archive through November 14, 2010 | sean | 100 | 1 | 2010-11-14 12:26 | |
| Archive through October 03, 2010 | sean | 100 | 1 | 2010-10-03 19:52 | |
| Archive through July 10, 2010 | Paul Larrea | 100 | 1 | 2010-07-11 03:01 | |
| Archive through April 25, 2010 | Paul Larrea | 100 | 1 | 2010-04-25 05:02 | |
| Archive through March 22, 2010 | Paul Larrea | 100 | 1 | 2010-03-22 05:06 |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24582 Registered: Jun-06 | Someone isn't thinking fourth dimensionally. Remember when laser disc came out and at the time EVERYBODY thought it was the bomb and here to stay? What did it last, 3 years? Cassette and VHS held their own and so did CDs. DVD's about on par as well. IMO Bluray is a blip on the evolution scale. Just like laser disc was. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17006 Registered: Jun-04 | we shall see....remember it beat out another format HD |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24587 Registered: Jun-06 | I give Bluray 5 years or less. Siding on the less factor lol. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17007 Registered: Jun-04 | im betting it will last longer than that and im thinking maybe long enough to see dvd's disappear from the store shelves |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2254 Registered: Oct-07 | Does anyone REALLY think that DVD will go away? Like VHS? I have a double player which hasn't seen a TAPE in probably 8 years. I remember the transition from VHS to DVD and double releases were common for quite a while. maybe a couple years. I don't think DVD will go away until there is more BlueRay market penetration....which I don't have the numbers for. While I agree that DVD must be limited, don't forget computers. Have BlueRay drives become common? I mean burners, too. And at a price point which makes financial sense. The last DVD burner I bought for a PC was about 35$ or so...with OEM version of Nero. DVD, at least blank media, will be around for quite a while IF the PC doesn't go BlueRay. This is the main difference between DVD and the VHS situation. I can't think of a SINGLE VHS drive for computer! |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24589 Registered: Jun-06 | Lol it's because DVD is digital info, which computers easily understand. (It's all those 1's and 0's). I'm not saying the media will change in format (digital) but what it's stored on. That 4" disc will be soon be a keychain device that will hold 10X the data. Let's face it, the key to it all is compressing it down in size. Someday when you're looking for a movie to watch you could be searching for a small sleeve that has your entire collection in it. Think about misplacing that! Oh, and I still own a few PCs (in the basement) that don't even have a CD drive. I also have a bunch of 3.5" diskettes from way back when. Yes even 5.5" floppies as well lol. Not sure what to do with them but I have them. Going back even further I remember my first PC, a Tandy 1000 (actually my brother's). Data was stored on cassette tapes that was connected to a player/recorder and the PC and it took a good 20 minutes of inputting code line by line to play a simple musical melody. We were.................amazed. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2255 Registered: Oct-07 | Paul. The VHS drive was supposed to be a JOKE. Everybody knows they were BETA. We had 8" floppies on some equipment at work. They held maybe a couple kb of data. or some such ridiculous low number. The drives were slow and made a clunking noise while at the same time being of only OK reliability. My ancient VIC20 had a cassette. I can't remember the numbers, but it was slow and almost no memory. The Commodore C64 was a huge but more expensive step UP. http://www.64hdd.com/index_en.html Apparently there is still a small fan-base. |
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Sharukh New member Username: TamilcinemasharukhPost Number: 1 Registered: Apr-11 | I keep in mind the transition from VHS to DVD and double releases were common for quite a short time. perhaps a few years. http://www.filmics.com/ |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17026 Registered: Jun-04 | I had the atari 130 xe which was out when commodore was out but my drive had the happy chip in the drive and smoked any commodore drive performance.....man were they slow but had great games.....i remember my 800 baud modem i had for it and got on the internet with it when long distance rates applied |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17028 Registered: Jun-04 | this just uploaded today |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2265 Registered: Oct-07 | HEAD FOR THE HILLS http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409847/ |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24613 Registered: Jun-06 | Oh man I don't know what to say. Really. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2268 Registered: Oct-07 | Arrival was on last nite. Charlie Sheen before his ego exploded. Great scifi and more realistic than many. Aliens come to Earth and plan to stay...once they've made it more comfortable. And boy, they like it HOT. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24616 Registered: Jun-06 | Anyone here see The Informant? Matt Damon plays the roll of a seemingly innocent corporate exec who finds himself in the middle of corporate "price fixing". He lends his service to the FBI hopefully in exchange for a back door out of the mess. Based on a true story. Not at all what I expected but not horrible to say the least. 7/10 stars is my take. Again because I like Damon. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17052 Registered: Jun-04 | i saw it...id give it about the same rating |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24622 Registered: Jun-06 | It was good just not groundbreaking ya know? Looking forward to this Summer's hits. New Twilight, (yes I grew into it), Pirates of the Caribbean. and Transformers. I love movies. That's why I'm here lol. Ok so what if most of them are childhood memories lol! Still fun! |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2015 Registered: Feb-07 | lol ^ to add to the list of summer hits: Thor Fast Five Captain America Hangover 2 XMen First Class Kung Fu Panda 2 Cars 2 Harry Potter 7 Part 2 (fcking can't wait for this!!) Cowboys and Aliens Conan the Barbarian 3D??? This is prob one of the best summer of movies to be released. I think next year may take the cake with the new Batman, Spiderman, Avengers, and all that other DC stuff. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24625 Registered: Jun-06 | Hangover 2......definitely going to see, er at least buy. Xmen First Class........I'll wait till it hits the bins. Harry Potter........good series but not my cup of tea. It just keeps going and going and going. The rest I will probably skip. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2272 Registered: Oct-07 | I'm going to HAVE to see Cowboys and Aliens. I simply can't figure out a way to Dodge it. The WIFE wants to see it, of all things! She's not into SciFi and doesn't like Westerns. What gives? Harrison Ford? I'll bet he has to be helped up to his horse. I'll have to see it on the first weekend of release since there probably won't be a SECOND. I see a Razzie in its future. http://www.razzies.com/ |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17067 Registered: Jun-04 | I want to see it too but i think ill wait till it comes out on video |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2016 Registered: Feb-07 | I forgot to add Pirates of the Caribean to the list also. I think it's coming out in May sometime |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24640 Registered: Jun-06 | I like the series. After all the world's oceans hold so many mysteries. We seem to find something new everyday down below. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24652 Registered: Jun-06 | Fast Five. I have to retract my last statement. I want to see this film after seeing the trailer. No, I probably won't see it in theaters but I have to get it on DVD when it comes out. It looks too fun lol. http://www.fastfivemovie.com/ |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17082 Registered: Jun-04 | I said he looked bigger to my friends when i saw the preview now i know why http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/1204-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-bulks-up-for-fast -five Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Bulks Up for 'Fast Five' Summer begins this Friday, according to the tagline for "Fast Five." But wrestler-turned-action star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been getting his imposing beach body ready for some time now. A newcomer to the "Fast and Furious" franchise, Johnson bulked up his already considerable musculature by 30 pounds for the fifth entry in this series, which finds returning stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walter moving from the world of underground drag racing to rip off a crime lord's stash in Rio de Janeiro. To bulk up for this high-octane heist flick -- not to mention his climactic onscreen brawl with Vin Diesel -- Johnson stuck to a diet and workout routine that involves weightlifting, curls and a low-carb diet. Building on the ripped biceps he sported in last year's vengeance flick "Faster," The Rock is now armed (pardon the pun) with some serious guns for this summer blockbuster. According to screenwriter Chris Morgan, The Rock is "not a villain, but a man who will do whatever it takes [to bring in the series' outlaws]... dead or alive." Photos: Dwayne Johnson on the red carpet >> [Johnson then and now] Johnson then and now Everett Collection/Universal Pictures To make Johnson a threatening opponent for the famously-ripped Diesel, The Rock regained some extra muscle mass he carried in his wrestling days-weight he lost, in fact, when he made his transition to Hollywood in the first place. Back around in 2004, closer to years he reigned as the "Scorpion King," Johnson told Men's Health how his trainer helped him cut down on his body mass for Hollywood roles by decreasing his cardio and increasing the number of particular body part-centric workouts. For much of his '00s -- which included several turns in family films -- Johnson was a slimmer muscle man. The kind you might find around your local gym. Video: Johnson fights Diesel in 'Fast Five' >> ['The Rock' in his wrestling days] 'The Rock' in his wrestling days Everett Collection For "Fast Five," Johnson has nearly returned to his hulking size circa his WWF/E days. Focusing on his abs with weight work and a strict six-day-a-week diet (he gives himself one cheat day), The Rock has returned to a muscle mass that makes him more than a match for his very-physical onscreen showdown with Vin Diesel. "Fast Five" opens this Friday. Watch an exclusive interview with Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel in Rio de Janeiro below. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17085 Registered: Jun-04 | they are having a midnight showing for fast five tonight..... im going to see it |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2019 Registered: Feb-07 | Saw Fast Five last night. By far the best movie of the series. Period. 9/10 from me. I wanna watch it again lol. Ok, so this movie is action packed. IMO, not a second of boredem. Sexy girls and even sexier cars. Much better than i expected it would be. My advice to those that will watch it, stick around until after the credits. You wont want to miss that :P This is a DEFNITE addition to my list of the best movies i've seen. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24662 Registered: Jun-06 | Nice. I'm all tingly lol. |
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SKD Gold Member Username: SkdooleyRoanoke, VA Usa Post Number: 1561 Registered: Oct-09 | I concur. The Fast Five was excellent in every aspect. It was action packed constantly and also very whitty at the same time. They even used some one liners that were new to me and managed to pull off some tricks that you didn't see coming. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24670 Registered: Jun-06 | DVD, DVD, DVD.  |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17087 Registered: Jun-04 | blu ray blu ray blu ray LOL |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2021 Registered: Feb-07 | I can't wait till it releases, gonna be the first one to 'get' it. Although, I recomend you watch it in theaters. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24671 Registered: Jun-06 | The only Blu ray player I own is in my son's room (PS3) so yes, I'll wait for the DVD. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2022 Registered: Feb-07 | Paul, the bluray player built in the PS3 is very good. Just bring it over to that projector you got (or i think that you have) and hook it up. Def kills DVD quality. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24672 Registered: Jun-06 | Yeah well since I don't buy BR movies I told him he can put it in his room. I play it as well but I can't deny him having it in his room. In fact the only BR movie I have is the 3 pack of Inception. Scratch that, I also have one of the latest Jackazz in BR. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2023 Registered: Feb-07 | lol...btw there is a jack@ss 3.5 now |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2297 Registered: Oct-07 | Mr.Skullz, I'd love a PS3....even if just for the BR part of the deal. Too bad it is made by Sony. I've really lost it with those guys. No More Sony for me, probably ever. And believe me, I bought one of the first 19" Trinitron TV's available in this country which lasted until you simply couldn't get (mechanical) tuner parts. Are there ANY movies currently in theater release worth seeing? and NOT the elephant movie. ever. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2024 Registered: Feb-07 | I only got the ps3 because i got a real good deal on it. Paid 180 and it came with a game and BR movie. Plus it's the one with the biggest HDD. Anyways, right now PS3 is not looking good. They were hacked and millions of people's private info, including credit cards, was concluded to be stolen. Thank God I didn't give my CC info. The playstation network is currently down, and it has been for the past 2 weeks or so. Thor is coming out this weekend, and from what I hear, this movie is fantastic. It has gotten pretty good reviews already. I may see that this friday night. I also saw Insidious couple of weeks back but did not review on it. Depending on your taste of horror, this movie may have taken the cake for being the most horror, suspense, suprise loaded movie that I have seen to date. IMO, it makes Paranormal looks like a kid's movie. I would definitely recommend you guys watch that either on DVD or in theaters. I also saw this movie after midnight so that may have something to add lol but overall it was a pretty unique storyline that will definitely creep you out. I would give Insidious an 8.5/10 |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17091 Registered: Jun-04 | The movie thor is coming out tomorrow im going to see it with my buddy at 7. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24677 Registered: Jun-06 | Buying a PS3 just for the BR player to me isn't a wise choice. What I DO like is the ability to use my PS3 as a web surfer as well. Let's face it, home entertainment and the net will soon be (if isn't already) a marriage. There will not be a video store or game stop to visit. No need to wait till Thursday to watch the movie you've been waiting for on HBO. I also believe hand helds will play a part in this somehow. They already are the world to so many people and something they can't live without. Just today I was at lunch with a co-worker, who, during a 45 second conversation was able to check a sport score, check email, set 2 appointments and check the weather for tomorrow. Multi tasking has taken on a COMPLETELY different meaning today thanks to technology. 20 years ago multi tasking was taking out the garbage while bringing in the recycling can lol. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17093 Registered: Jun-04 | Thor was good. I definitely recommend it. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24689 Registered: Jun-06 | Really? The concept of the film just threw me off as just yet another robbed super hero flick using today's advanced technology for special effects. I just get tired of Hollywood constantly digging into its' history to create new films. I want MORE. I want NEW ideas. New creative concepts and visions. Avatar is a prime example. Gimmee something to think about. Expand my own mind, .....and all the rest..................... |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2031 Registered: Feb-07 | Thor got some awesome reviews....i can't wait to check it out. Just gotta finish up with my finals and I should be good to go. Ok so has anyone seem any of the Hannibal Lector movies? Last night I saw Red Dragon, not knowing there were parts to the movie before it and after it. I genually liked the movie but am confused as to which part I'm supposed to watch first/second/third etc... I have read that the books are ordered differently than the movies so that seems strange. Anyways Red Dragon was a good watch. I enjoyed it, especially with the thunder and rain outside lol. Was the perfect time to watch a movie like this. So has anyone seen the other parts to this movie? Can you possibly clear out which one I'm supposed to watch first and so on? And how are they? Worth the watch? I will probably watch them anyway cause I enjoy watching stuff like this but your insight would be good. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24732 Registered: Jun-06 | Didn't catch that one yet. Saw of course Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal. The scene where Hannibal opens up Paul Krendler's (Ray Liotta) skull, cuts and removes a portion of his brain, fries it and then feeds it to him is INSANE! |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2323 Registered: Oct-07 | I quit after SOTL. autocannabalism? Not for every taste. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17103 Registered: Jun-04 | The new pirates of the Caribbean comes out tonight after midnight im going to see it. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24749 Registered: Jun-06 | Love the series. Yet, I'll wait for the DVD release. Before Thanksgiving? We'll see. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2033 Registered: Feb-07 | Definitely should have it before Thanksgiving. If not, holler at me and i will upgrade that to a BR for you lol. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2359 Registered: Oct-07 | New Pirates? I like it better than all but the 1st. Good fun for all. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2036 Registered: Feb-07 | That's good to know. I did watch the new Pirates, heard some bad reviews about it so I saved my money. Instead, I watched Hangover 2. It was alright. Nothing like the first, meaning that I can watch the first part a gazillion times and not be tired of it. Seems to me they tried to hard on the Hangover 2. It had some pretty good laughs here and there but was just not enough. 7/10 from me. Hangover 3 coming soon! (I guess it Galafanakis turn to get married now) |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24797 Registered: Jun-06 | Hangover 2 is destined to be on my shelves. Just like the pirate movies and the soon to be Avatar 2. I'm kinda skeptical about H2 as were many. It just slammed all kinds of records at the box office though. I'm expecting a cookie cutter story from the first with a few minor differences. Still looking forward to it. What a summer for movies. Transformers, Hangover, Pirates, ect. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2037 Registered: Feb-07 | Yea, definitely one of the better summer for movies. Xmen is coming out this weekend. Will definitely catch that movie. Got some good reviews so far from the few critics that went to see it. Also want to watch Thor, just haven't gotten to it yet. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2362 Registered: Oct-07 | Wife and HER sister went to see Bridesmaids. Turns out to be a 'switcheroo' of Hangover..... IOW, take all the guys and replace 'em with women....than change the jokes around to be girl jokes. Same movie....different gender. This is a very popular technique in the alledged creative end of film / movies / tv Like 'The Bevererly Hillbillies' vs ' Green Acres' and ,many others. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24800 Registered: Jun-06 | First movie that came to mind after watching Hangover was Bachelor Party. Ok not a total rip off but the concept is there. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2038 Registered: Feb-07 | Rise of Planet of the Apes - just saw the trailer for this and it looks like it's going to be a fun flick to watch. I have not seen any of the other Planet of the Apes movies so not sure what the movie is about but the way the trailer portrayed the movie, def look like its gonna be a hit. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17118 Registered: Jun-04 | I was very disappointed in hangover 2. Thor on the other hand two thumbs up. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17119 Registered: Jun-04 | I saw the new xmen yesterday it was very good 2 thumbs up. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17121 Registered: Jun-04 | I just ordered rocky the undisputed collection its all the movies on bluray |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24819 Registered: Jun-06 | So any good films anyone wanna throw out there? Ones that stuck to your ribs from days ago. Could be E.T., Close Encounters, Platoon, One Flew over the Cookoo's nest, Cool Hand Luke, ect, lol. I Will always be fond of "Meet Joe Black". It has class and style. Paired with a great cast/story. I have my favs. Just wanna spruce this thread up a bit with some of yours. What films impacted you and why? |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2376 Registered: Oct-07 | Saw 'Midnight in Paris' a few days ago. Yep, a new Woody Allen movie. But not the usual stuff. While a few of the characters are clearly Woody retreads.....the bombastic @-hole with opinions on everything artistic.....or some of the over-the-top small part characters, it is one heck of a movie. It is a very light comedy / mainly drama / with a slight sci-fi web to it all. HINT: Know something about '20s history and 'the lost generation'. Owen Wilson gets an 'A' for his part as does Rachael McAdams. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2041 Registered: Feb-07 | There's a new Fright Night movie coming out. Has anyone seen the old '85 make of the movie? worth the watch? |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24830 Registered: Jun-06 | Went a bit crazy tonight. Bought 5 movies off Amazon. Well not crazy but I have a list of films I want on DVD that I had on VHS so I decided to tackle a few. Ordered: Career Opportunities Godzilla The Negotiator One Good Cop Phenomenon Some are good movies and some are just fun to watch IMO. The Negotiator I found VERY interesting, as well as One Good Cop. Phenomenon is obviously a classic so it's a no brainer. The others, I just like for my own reasons lol. Total for all 5 was $35 shipped. I haven't purchased a DVD in weeks. I was due lol. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2409 Registered: Oct-07 | I HOPE you got the original Godzilla. OR did you get the '98 retread with Mathew Broderick and a French guy? You know I'm prejudiced in favor of the old stuff, so I won't bust your chops, but man, I loved all that cardboard flying around and a bewildered Raymond Burr doing his part in added-on footage. He couldn't possibly have known what he signed on for. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24834 Registered: Jun-06 | Nah I'll admit it's the remake. I grew up watching all the original Godzilla movies so when the remake came out I was interested enough to watch. Matthew is another actor I just like watching work. Obviously as Ferris he shined but I also liked him in Wargames. I always thought he should have done more on screen. I also get them for my kids' sake. They have positively no interest at all in 60's-80's films. Not flashy enough. Not enough explosions or effects of grandeur to wow them. Career Opportunities I got simply for Jennifer Connelly. What a sweetheart. She grabbed my heart right from Labyrinth on. Putting aside some of her racy roles and bombs (Hulk) I find her incredibly pleasing to watch. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2434 Registered: Oct-07 | Couple of movies of note. The Adjustment Bureau has come out on DVD/BR. I wanted to see this in theater release but simply snoozed. Well, while not a bigscreen movie, it was solid. Matt Damon and the rest of the principles gave some pretty good performances on the way to not wrecking the Philip K. Dick short story. I'd love to have a door like that in my house! Hats are back in style, too. Saw the Scott Carpenter version of 'The Thing' on TV. I wasn't expecting much, but this was pretty good. I know I generally don't like 'remakes', but this was only the same as the original in location...the antarctic....or was that arctic? Feature monster was more awful than the original, too. Now, there is a 'prequel' coming out for summer, I think. I guess I'll be foreced to go see that one, too. The monster is NOW supposed to be a Shape Shifter. James Arness is safely unavailable to see what they did to him after the first, 1951 take on this title. Too bad, the kids of today are addicted to the effects stuff. some of the oldies would have you scared with sheer anticipation. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24868 Registered: Jun-06 | The one with Kurt Russell? It was my first version and I liked it but can't compare it since it's the only one I've seen. Then again I WAS only 11 when it came out lol. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2044 Registered: Feb-07 | Saw Bad Teacher last night. It had a few funny parts but would not recommend watching it in theaters. A decent comedy. 7/10 |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24886 Registered: Jun-06 | Anyone even remotely interested in the latest Transformers movie? |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17131 Registered: Jun-04 | I saw it it was slow in parts but had an excellent long fight scene at the end. Also I just bought bourne identity trilogy on blu ray for 29.99 shipped. And the rocky undisputed collection on bluray. I forget what I payed for that but it was a good deal. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17132 Registered: Jun-04 | I saw it it was slow in parts but had an excellent long fight scene at the end. Also I just bought bourne identity trilogy on blu ray for 29.99 shipped. And the rocky undisputed collection on bluray. I forget what I payed for that but it was a good deal. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24903 Registered: Jun-06 | You know Transformers 2 got horrible reviews but I liked it almost as much as the first. I keep scratching my head why but in the end I lose interest in the debate and move on. Transformers 3 will be on my shelves regardless. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2047 Registered: Feb-07 | Horrible Bosses - WATCH IT!!! Saw this movie a few nights ago and it is very funny. I say its even funnier than Hangover 2. May be one of the funnier movies I have seen this year. All 6 main actors have done a phenomenal job. I initially thought all the funny moments were probably captured in the trailer. That is definitely not true. I'd say watch it in the theaters if you can. Probably one of the better movies at the box office. 9/10 from me. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24935 Registered: Jun-06 | Wow. I'll have to keep that in mind. It was right behind Transformers this weekend in sales too. Which I saw BTW with my kids this past weekend lol. Why it did so good? I dunno. It was the same story, acting, effects, ect, just with a different leading female role. Hottie too but that's what they shot for. I'll buy it on DVD to complete the collection but I just hope they leave this series where it stands at 3. Effects were good and all but I always kept waiting for something different. Didn't happen. Ecoustic's rating? 6 1/2/10 stars. Only because it's just another T2 with a different chick! We don't need another Saw series lol. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17148 Registered: Jun-04 | Hey i like my saw series haha. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17149 Registered: Jun-04 | I was disappointed in hangover 2 but i watched the movie you just mentioned and I have to say its just ok honestly. |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2049 Registered: Feb-07 | You mean Horrible Bosses was OK? I guess it depends on everyone's taste in comedy. To me, it was much more unique and original than Hangover 2. I'm not saying its the best comedy ever, but it is the best comedy at the BO. Bad Teachers was whack, Zookeeper was horrible and Mr. Poppers Penguins is a one time watchable movie. Got tix for HP7 part 2 for tomrrow. Cant wait!! Gonna be there like 2 hours earlier just to get a good seat! |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17150 Registered: Jun-04 | Gonna see hp when it comes out on dvd in redbox. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2442 Registered: Oct-07 | Saw the last, I hope, of the Harry Potter series today. Fine ending and will be a classic some day. It even made sense, given the rest of the series. 9/10 |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17151 Registered: Jun-04 | So who did it? Was it the butler? haha |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24949 Registered: Jun-06 | Ya know I recently read an article where they interviewed some of the cast of HP. They commented that in comparison to other hit series like Pirates and Transformers, THOSE were only made for the marketing appeal and as cash cows only. That THEIR films had originality and were so much more special than others. That's a bit hypocritical. There have been what, 8 films in the series? Even after the 4th I kept telling myself they are running down hill with this baby. Of COURSE $$ is the motivation behind the films. Otherwise the author would have been satisfied with just the 900 page books. Leo, you say it's the last? I say nope. Somehow, someway the writers and directors left a tiny hidden back door in the plot allowing a return. Maybe in 2 years. Maybe in 20. Look what happened to Star Wars. |
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Doreen Silver Member Username: DjsmithPost Number: 480 Registered: May-11 | i just seen " bad teacher" with Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake not that great 5/10 |
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Mr. Skullz Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2050 Registered: Feb-07 | yes Bad Teachers was horrible. Not worth watching at the theaters. Harry Potter 7 part 2 was an excellent film. Of course many things are missing from the book but you really can't expect to capture 700+ pages within 2 hours or so. It was an excellent ending. I don't beleive there will be a continuation with the Harry Potter series. Or at least not for the next 10-20 years when there is a remake. I give it a 9.5/10. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24966 Registered: Jun-06 | I have to throw this out there because I'm such a nimrod lol. I'm a big fan of the Ironman series. Love the movies. When I saw Ironman 2 for the first time I was so taken back by the beauty and mystique of the woman portraying Natalie Rushman. I just......had no idea this beauty was being played by Scarlett Johansson. She just blew me away and I didn't recognize her. Now, I liked her acting in the The Horse Whisperer, and even Lost in Translation, but I can't fathom why I didn't realize she was the super hot, extremely able agent in Ironman 2 until I saw the credits. I thought she was a newly undiscovered actress lol. She is hot in the movie BTW. |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17156 Registered: Jun-04 | I just got pitch black and chronicals of rididick on bluray and the new star trek........if you havent seen the new star trek paul please do its very well done |
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sean Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17157 Registered: Jun-04 | I just got some more blu rays taking of phelm 123 aeon flux and avatar 27 dollars shipped also got the bourne trilogy on blu ray for 29.99 shipped a little while back casino royale on blu ray for 7.28 shipped |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24972 Registered: Jun-06 | Yeah I have the latest Star Trek. It's good. Riddick i have as well. Son likes the series. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2443 Registered: Oct-07 | Paul, If you look at StarWars in comparo to HP, you'll see that Star Wars started on Episode #4, the 'middle'. It was originally planned as a 9 movie serial, like the old days, only feature length. 7,8+9? Probably never get made, at least by Lucas. It may be out there, but I don't know what he had planned for the last 3 movies except that the Jedi woulld stage a big comeback and restore the republic. The ONLY characters to be in all 9 movies? R2D2 and C3PO. Will there be another HP movie? Maybe in a few years. Evil never sleeps, you know! Once the check clears for the current movie, I'm sure JK will be hard at work. Very few are lucky enough to simply be given a license to print money. Me? I'm waiting for 'The Hobbit', prequil to LOTR trilogy. |
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Paul Larrea Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24975 Registered: Jun-06 | Not too uncommon from the Twilight series. So many housewives and teenage girls are just mesmerized by the story. You have all the ingredients to hypnotize both ages. Good vs evil (both good and evil portrayed by handsome young men), classic misunderstood, distraught girl desperate to fight society and its' norms, film endings that define a cliffhanger and a setting in a small town where everyone knows everything about everyone. Add vampire to the plot and collect your loot. |
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leo stierer Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2474 Registered: Oct-07 | Saw Unknown tonight. Good stuff, lots of fun and enjoyed the ride. I'll NEVER ride in a German taxi.....EVER. Source Code appeared, too. A nice parallel univers / quantum plotted adventure / love story with a good, happy ending. I may never ride the train again, either. Good additions to the collection........ |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24992 Registered: Jun-06 | Took my daughter to see Smurfs this past weekend. Ok why did I post this in the "Great movie thread"????? Because SHE loved it. That's enough for me. Daddy couldn't wait for the ending however lol |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17165 Registered: Jun-04 | haha |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 24996 Registered: Jun-06 | |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2482 Registered: Oct-07 | Just bought a pair of movies. Bob Hope....in My Favorite Brunette. I doubt the modern viewer would like this. Too bad. Hope was very funny in this spy/ mystery spoof. Also has Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney jr, with Bing and Allen Ladd in brief cameos. Too bad this stuff so out of style. Very entertaining with Hope in fine form. At the UltraBargain price of 3$, I couldn't refuse. Did I mention the costar was Dorothy Lamour? pretty hot looking. Lone Star. This is a pretty tough bit of film. A modern sheriff in the SouthWest starts digging into the towns past after the discovery of a body....and his fathers' (former sheriff) complicity. This is at least 8/10 and found in the 10$ bin, a pretty good deal. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2490 Registered: Oct-07 | Saw 'Horrible Bosses' yesterday. Strangers On A Train or maybe Throw Mama From The Train meets the Three Stooges. Funny, awful in spots and good rental material. Glad I saw it in theater release, though. My brother popped for tickets but got tight when it came time for the popcorn. What's up with THAT? I mean, who the heck treats somebody to a MOVIE than gets tight with the popcorn? Isn't there a rule against that? I think Jennifer melted my White Sears Briefs. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25000 Registered: Jun-06 | Especially when concessions are the pricey part! Popcorn by the pound is by far the most over priced item they sell. Literally 1000+% mark up of cost. It's almost as bad as bottled water. I buy cases of 20oz bottles that run me about $.16/bottle. That's $.008/oz. That same bottle of water at a park is $2. That's $.10/oz. That equals about 12 1/2 times cost! |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 17167 Registered: Jun-04 | I went to see the new planet of the apes it wasnt too bad. I also bought limitless on blu ray for 18 bucks. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25029 Registered: Jun-06 | Apes seems interesting to me. I'd buy it on dvd. Which I haven't done in months. Wow. I can only imagine what the $5 bins are filed with. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2537 Registered: Oct-07 | The Wife is dragging me to see 'Cowboys and Aliens'. Wish me luck! Is this gonna be on the Razzie list this year? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25055 Registered: Jun-06 | Should be better than Alien Vs Predator! |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2059 Registered: Feb-07 | keep us updated! |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2539 Registered: Oct-07 | Having few expectations....after all, Harrison Ford must be near-70 and doing an ACTION role, I was pleasantly surprised. I'd even go so far as to give it 7 1/2 or 8 points on the Ecoustics 10-point scale. I may buy this on DVD when it gets <9$. I'm broke these days, so that would be a biggie. POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT: Aliens are ALIEN, but still interested in something humans have valued since the dawn of time. Evil little buggers, too. Fast, strong and bullet resistant. They have a unique biological adaptation which is also a source of potential weakness. You'll see! Title of movie SHOULD have been 'Cowboys and Indians vs Aliens', but that is cumbersome and derivitive at the same time. Ford is good. and pretty much sticks to the mean old man routine, self made and Civil War vet. His son (bio) is worthless and you wish he'd get shot......immediately. The OTHER son? An 'adopted' indian is a good but stereotyped character who has a pretictable end. sob sob. The Hero? Danial Craig does a great job with the 'silent stranger' routine, but wams up as the movie continues. The Babe? WOW, what a Babe? I won't spoil THAT surprise, but later, I've got some real QUESTIONS about how she learned THAT. NO alien leadership shown, and the space ship inside is like a cross between Stargate Atlantis, a mole burrow and a Borg ship. all tubey. Clearly made to a budget, it kept my interest and even provided a few (unintended) laughs. I can't issue a money back guarantee with this movie, but I'm sure you'll like it...and YES it was much better than that Churro, 'Alien vs Preditor'. |
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New member Username: JennifersaharaWoodbridge, Ontario Canda Post Number: 1 Registered: Sep-11 | I've no word to say about Blue ray, DVD's and PS3 |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25126 Registered: Jun-06 | Thanks for the input! |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2064 Registered: Feb-07 | LOL |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25127 Registered: Jun-06 | Not shaking any trees but this one looks good to me. Anyone else? I'm a huge fan of Matt and I so want scarlett Johansson as my soul mate lol. Ok that sounded weird. But really, this movie looks good to me. Can't wait! Hard to believe SJ was the same girl from Lost in Translation and The Horse Whisperer! She has really turned into a Beautiful young woman. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25128 Registered: Jun-06 | Sorry about the error. Just type in "We bought a zoo" in Youtube and you'll find it. Matt is showing his age but that's cool. It means he's as human as the rest of us. Makes me crossing 40 a bit less painful lol. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25129 Registered: Jun-06 | 2nd attempt. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2591 Registered: Oct-07 | Saw 'Ides of March' the other day. Clooney, ends up pretty greasy. otherwise? well done political story from the campaign guys viewpoint. I'll give it 8 points on the 'ecoustics 10 point scale'. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25162 Registered: Jun-06 | Went on a spree the last couple of days. Picked up a couple new releases and some older titles as well. Big Lots has a $3 DVD bin to rival Walmart's $5 bin so I HAD to indulge. Fast Five Newest Transformers Shorts Leatherheads Ghost Town Tropic Thunder Don't be a Menace to South Central....... (Yes it was an impulse) Leon, The Professional The Last Samurai Pleasantville The American President Gonna start with Leon, The Professional. I remember the movie and loved Jean Reno's performance. He plays a fantastic subtle good guy which is very charismatic. There were quite a few I left behind that I was tempted with. For $3 there really isn't much of a risk though. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25163 Registered: Jun-06 | Went back and grabbed a few more. For $3 again it isn't a risk is it lol? Bruno A Night at The Roxbury March of The Penguins Shorts. Yes I have this one already but to get it for $3 it's worth it just to give it to my ex. Yeah, I'm like that. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2073 Registered: Feb-07 | got tickets to Paranormal 3. Gonna go watch it tomorrow. Was in a mood for a cheap horror flick and this one didn't get bad reviews. Will post an ecoustic's review once seen. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2602 Registered: Oct-07 | Anyone see Apollo 18? Great idea.....playing off the 'did we really land on the moon?' crowds paranoia. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2075 Registered: Feb-07 | i did not see it yet. If i remember correctly, that movie didn't get too good reviews. I will check it out once i get my hands on it. Also saw 50/50 last night. Was a great movie to watch. Emotional even at some points. 8.5/10 |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25183 Registered: Jun-06 | Wow. Never heard of either. Wait, we landed on the moon? |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2076 Registered: Feb-07 | lol. Paranormal Activity 3 was awesome! Scariest out of the bunch so far. If you've seen the other 2 and liked them, then this one is a MUST. It got some cheap scares too but overall i enjoyed it. 7.5/10 |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25185 Registered: Jun-06 | Nice. Buddy of mine is into horror/suspense. Never thrilled me so much. I mean I always watched films like Exorcist and the Friday the 13th series but I never got the rise out of being spooked. Nightmare on Elm Street? Nothing for me personally. There have been some good honorable mentions like Sixth Sense and classics like Psycho but I never leaned towards them in general. I always liked action/adventure/Sci-fi, ect. Ok, we can throw in the occasional comedy and drama flicks. I do like a variety. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2607 Registered: Oct-07 | Earth vs The Flying Saucers was on a few nites ago so I did the TIVO thing. One of the really good ones....again from the '50s. I'll watch it a few times over the next couple weeks than forget about it until it comes on again........ |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25211 Registered: Jun-06 | Bought a few. Just HAD to get the newest Pirates. What they say about it is true. If you like Jack then you'll like it. The movie is nothing without Depp. I found myself drifting away several times. The story just doesn't grab you at all. Also grabbed........ Congo Talladega Nights The Italian Job The Outsiders I have to say I'm a bit disappointed that I had to buy the Bluray/DVD combo of Pirates. Is this their way of forcing us to Bluray? By first offering combo disc deals and eventually only Bluray? I couldn't find it only on DVD. $30 too. That sucks. The others were $5 bin deals. The Outsiders was a find IMO. Love them greasers! |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25225 Registered: Jun-06 | Anyone catch the new Twilight? I heard there were lines that begun hours before the midnight showing. I mean ppl even took off work! That there is hard core. I did hear the birth scene was pretty graphic. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2082 Registered: Feb-07 | Ricky Bobby!! I think I will wait to see Twilight. Maybe till it comes out on Blu Ray or when the movie theater hype dies out. No way I'm waiting in a line to see that movie. Plus I heard it was not too good but I will be the judge of that. |
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New member Username: JmacguirePost Number: 4 Registered: Dec-11 | I think 'Immortal' is great. It has nice picturization and good quality of effect. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25289 Registered: Jun-06 | Saw hangover 2 finally. Probably mentioned it in another thread. It's what they say it is. The same story only minor tweaks to the scenes and locations. The plot is spot on a rip from the first. Still funny but wish it had a twist to it that the first one had. The first is a classic and the second leaves you feeling it was only made to make $$, which it did. All in all I give it 6/10 stars. Watchable just not THAT memorable at all. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2670 Registered: Oct-07 | Hangover 2? Yawn. Even the thai sex angle couldn't save it. yick. Saw 'Girl With The Dragon Tatoo'. I'll give it 8.5 of 10. Man, it takes a while to connect but it hits with the force of a belly flop from the hi board. WHAM. You MUST SEE MoneyBall. This is great Entertainment. Great Story and great acting. Based on real events, you'll be rooting for the home team in no time. Brad Pitt brings it on. 9 of 10. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 15922 Registered: Dec-03 | Yup, Hangover 2 was very bleh. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25292 Registered: Jun-06 | Wasn't too crazy about seeing Moneyball but I'll have to give it a shot when it's on DVD. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2672 Registered: Oct-07 | MoneyBall is a must-see for fans of baseball. Paul, the usual deal prevails. If you don't like the movie, send your rental receipt and a reasonable charge for popcorn and you will be fully reimbursed. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25293 Registered: Jun-06 | Up tonight? Moneyball. Confident my $20 purchase won't disappoint. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25295 Registered: Jun-06 | I have to admit Leo Moneyball was very good. No reinbursment necessary. There aren't too many Brad Pitt movies I disliked and he nailed his role like a charm. Kinda wakens you up to the always present fact that baseball, just like almost anything today, is a calculated investment. It was interesting to see how the numbers played a roll. All in all I give it a solid 8.5/10. My son will love it. |
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Bronze Member Username: Nelson1234Post Number: 12 Registered: Jan-12 | Moneyball ? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25371 Registered: Jun-06 | Long overdue review. Real Steel. That is the father-son movie of the year! My son put it on my radar and I never gave it much attention. It came out on DVD so I picked it up. Watched it. AMAZING. Basically it's Rocky as a robot but you just HAVE to love the rolls played by Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo. They nail this one. I've seen it like 12 times already. While it may not be an award winning film it moves you none the less. The connection between Father and son and how it plays out in the end is marvelous. A true nail biter with a spectacular finish only a movie lover can appreciate. For me the connection Hugh Jackman has with the aged bot and how it incorporates into his own life is what makes this film shine. A true testament that age does NOT define ability. I give it 9/10 stars. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2688 Registered: Oct-07 | Isn't Real Steel a remake of an old Twilight Zone episode? Now, has anyone seen any of the Best Picture noms? I saw The Artist the week before the Awards and it is great stuff. I saw 6 of the 9 Best Pic noms and liked 'em all. I'd say 'The Help' is the sleeper of the bunch........ Anybody see Hugo? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25379 Registered: Jun-06 | I haven't seen any of them. I have no desire to see/watch a silent film either. I know it won the award but I just can't bring myself to watch it. I guess I'll wait until they all hit the $5 bins lol. Glad to see "Titanic" still shares the record for most awards. What is it like 11 with 14 nominations? |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2700 Registered: Oct-07 | In the 'so bad it's good' category...... I just saw 'Casa De Mi Padre' the All-Spanish w/English subtitles TeleNovela entry from Will Ferrell. My Spanish speaking family reports his Spanish is not bad, but definately NOT native. The plot was straight out of a Spanish 'soap'...or TeleNovela. All the bases were covered from falling in love with the brothers GF to bad effects to great camera work for 'drama'. Evil Gringo? Check. Drug lord? several. Beautiful maids? of course. Cliche love scene? as only Will Ferrell can do it. Wacky Family Dinner? need I say more? As a time killer, you could do a LOT worse. I'm putting this on my BR list when it hits the bins........ |
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New member Username: FrediaAmerica Post Number: 8 Registered: Feb-12 | I like wathcing movies, too. The Pursuit of Happyness, I like it very much. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25394 Registered: Jun-06 | Started watching Thor last night. Went to bed before it finished. I wasn't that all impressed thus far. The story just isn't at all what I expected. Not saying it's bad but as of yet hasn't wow'd me. It was one of 8 I grabbed. Terminator 3, Rise of the Machines Quicksilver The Final Season Doom Scoop Thor Stormship Troopers 2 and 3 The action flicks I picked up for the boy. He likes destruction and explosions!! Quicksilver I liked back when it came out. I pretty much like every movie Kevin Bacon is in. The Final Season is about baseball so again for the boy. Scoop? I'll admit it, I don't care if it sucks. It's got Scarlett Johansson in it lol. What a babe. Anxiously awaiting for "We Bought a Zoo" to come out on DVD. It might already have. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2087 Registered: Feb-07 | Great to see this thread is still alive Haven't been here for a while. I saw Thor and actually enjoyed it. Took a while to get the movie to start but in the end I felt like it was a good watch. Definitely one of the better DC/Marvel type of movies out there. 8/10 from me. Doom (The Rock) was also a good movie considering when it came out. Won't say I was wowed by it but it was an alright movie. Would probably give that like a 7/10 being generous. I saw The Hunger Games this weekend. Loved it. Haven't read the books and went into the theater knowing only very little about it. Not a single thing I disliked in the movie. In fact, I've even ordered the books and can't wait to get them. Are the books for teens/tweens? Who cares? I haven't had a good read in a while and people are certainly suggesting it's a great read for all ages/genders. Not having read the books and barely knowing anything going into the theaters, I'll give it a 9/10. That rating is definitely subject to change depending on how the book is. From what I hear, they did a great job making the movie and capturing all of the important things from the book. Also definitely going in my collection. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25396 Registered: Jun-06 | I heard a good number of those tallying up the numbers for Hunger Games were from Twilight fanatics who just purchased the ticket to watch the trailer. I mean really? I've been hearing nothing but good things about the movie myself. Won't pay theater prices but will lay it down for a DVD. I can wait. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2710 Registered: Oct-07 | I don't KNOW if Hunger Games falls in the category of 'Must See in Theater' or not. Some movies seem to demand the big screen. Since the advent of really big screen TVs in the home and the better sound systems which go with it, the number has dropped, but a FEW are still bigger/better. Maybe Avatar? In the past, Forbidden Planet for sure. That one, on a 27" CRT set thru the TV speakers simply didn't make it....... |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25397 Registered: Jun-06 | Oh yeah Leo lol. With my 101" projection screen and surround sound and my insane ht sub I don't deem most movies a MUST see in theaters. My kids LOVE it. I just have to limit them so I don't have to keep replacing bulbs! They want to watch EVERY movie this way. It's like having a gallon of gas in a corvette and ALWAYS wanting to punch it all the time. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2714 Registered: Oct-07 | Saw 'StageCoach' tonight. The 1939 movie that made John Wayne a BIG star. John Ford production. Man, what a great movie with the elder Caradine as a sleezy gambler, Andy Devine as the driver and others you'd recognize. I know, I know....B&W? not for me! But the characters are well drawn and sophisticated. Good and bad is not so simple, is it? Must see. 9 of 10 on Ecoustics 10 point scale. Even my wife enjoyed it.....and she HATES Westerns.... |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2738 Registered: Oct-07 | I'm in TROUBLE now! Wife called from work. She was looking at movie trailers and now wants to go see:: The Three Stooges. What am I getting into here? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25428 Registered: Jun-06 | A mess and a waste of $$ from what I hear. This was a classic they should have not touched IMO. It's not like King Kong or Superman where modern special effects can actually enhance the film's appeal. We're talking about a comedy trio from a time period that many today fail to remember, let alone appreciate. As a kid I watched the B/W three stooges episodes on Saturday mornings. While even I found the humor rather redundant I still liked to watch. To try and cash in on that era today seems to me a little desperate. I guess Hollywood really is running out of ideas. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2740 Registered: Oct-07 | Paul, It's both better and worse than you suspect. I didn't get many belly laughs, but the wife, who enjoys silly stuff really had a good time. Done as 3 'episodes' or shorts, in the original style I doubt modern kids would get it. Too Stupid, maybe. All the effects were good, taking advantage of some modern tech while still doing the rubber hammer stuff of old. The Foley guys stole all the right noises and used 'em at the right time. They MISSED the defense against the V-finger eye poke and didn't get in the over the head fist thing until near the end. Larry David played a nun. He must have been bored stiff when he got the call. Sonia Vergara was in it as was the lady from Glee. Maybe I missed a few? And in defense of this movie, at least the writers 'got it', unlike several movies from other styles or media. Lost in Space and Wild Wild West were both awful. Other of the comic strip-turned-movie genre also came up a little short, at least for me. Oscar noms? Not a chance. Fun? I think so, and they did OK. I'll give it a solid 7 of 10 on the Ecoustics 10 point scale. And, BTW, Paul, you can STILL see the Stooges on AMC, I think. I know they've been drug out of retirement AGAIN, maybe because of the movie, but with maybe 4 episodes back-to-back, how can you miss? The originals are in no way diminished by this 'homage'. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25429 Registered: Jun-06 | You know, in a sense maybe that's why Titanic did so well. James Cameron went to such extreme depths to get the facts in the movie right. From the details of the ship to all the proceedings that involved the sinking. He even went as far as to follow up and make some corrections years after when newly discovered elements were examined and new theories were confirmed. Much more respectable then just taking an idea and running with it to cash in on it at the box office. That's why I suspected The Stooge movie to follow in just such a manner. Forget about what made them an icon of an era, just use the name because it hasn't been done before. Kinda like the new Volkswagen Beetle. Well when I say new I mean anything post Herbie the love bug. The car was such an icon of the 60's and 70's with its' infamous engine sound and unique profile. I remember riding around in my late Grandfather's Volkswagen mini bus. We had a blast everywhere we went, at least when he gave in to our constant beggings! While their newest version tries desperately to mimic the original it just falls to the side of the road as an equal in influential cars. Today cars are pretty much a revolving commodity. Growing up my folks had cars 10 years or more. Today? 3-4 years and most switch up. Funny too because they make them to last so much longer. It's just that everyone wants the latest and greatest and are willing to part ways at such a more frequent rate. Not too far from marriages today lol. Oooooo did I just say that? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25434 Registered: Jun-06 | Just saw "We bought a zoo". I waited until DVD release for this one. All in all a good movie. Very heart warming. The movie does have it's slower parts but the ending nails it. The overall message is inspiring. Based off a true story so that ALWAYS adds an appeal to me. Finally a roll Miss Johansson doesn't play a sex symbol in. Very good acting in all IMO and from what I gather not a big investment in a film budget. Doesn't matter, it works. I like movies with subtle symbolism and you can't help but see it everywhere in this movie. From the ailing tiger to the hardass inspector. You can plug it all into your own life somehow and relate. I like it. 8/10 stars. I also picked up John Q today out of the $3 bins of Big Lots. I'm a fan of any Denzel film and I vaguely remember seeing it before and I know I liked it. Worth 300 pennies easily. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25435 Registered: Jun-06 | I also have to comment on "The Last Season". Saw it and loved it. My son gave it 9/10 stars. Not a big budget film but a story about high school baseball in the midwest shouldn't be. Also a true story which to me adds at least 2 stars blindly. Just when I thought I was tired of films about our great pastime I see one that changes my mind. I remember seeing Sean Austin in "Toy Soldiers" years ago and I'm glad he's still in the movie biz. He has a raw natural talent and a very likable appeal. Any movie I watch more than once I deem a keeper and this one certainly is. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25451 Registered: Jun-06 | Yeah I broke my usual protocol on this one. I had an afternoon to kill with my daughter and I laid it out there what she wanted to do. "Avengers" was her first response. I was going to wait for the DVD but you know how convincing daughters can be. All in all I have to say it's not exactly what I was expecting. Then again it is. It has it's slow moments but the action that picks up mid span more than makes up for it. I, along with the balance of the theater, caught myself bursting out in laughter at a few Hulk scenes. You just can't resist. The Iron Man ingredient is spot on and I have to wonder if his participation in the Avenger film, destined for a sequel by the way, will all but eclipse any possibility of an Iron Man 3. After all he's involved with this series now. I really don't see this candle burning from both ends. Action, humor, special effects and a ton of $$ makes it worth the ticket price. (Minus the $7 drink, $9 popcorn and $6 candy bar). Glad I saw it. Will certainly be on my DVD shelf shortly after release. 9/10 stars.  |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25452 Registered: Jun-06 | Wow am I out of touch. I just read an article about Iron Man 3 that's coming out. Scratch my theory on that lol. Looks like they will enjoy that double burning candle. |
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New member Username: Rambof07Los Angeles, CA United States Post Number: 1 Registered: Jun-12 | Saw is a commendable movies really awesome to watch it has power to entertain any one not even first time even so many times. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25457 Registered: Jun-06 | Thanks!!! |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2805 Registered: Oct-07 | Can't recommend 'Prometheus' enough. Great effects and story, too. I've got a few questions but don't want to be a spoiler just yet. This one is on 'blue ray' list. |
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New member Username: Rambof07Los Angeles, CA United States Post Number: 3 Registered: Jun-12 | wow, it's really great movie and i would like to say must see it man....... |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25525 Registered: Jun-06 | Went to go school clothes shopping for my boy and thought I would pick up a copy of Hunger Games while I was there. No dice. Only thing left was the bluray version. I even went to several different stores with the same luck. Shucks I guess lol. I'm just not ready for the jump to bluray yet. Mainly because we're back into dropping $30 on a movie again. They are limiting new releases on DVD intentionally I assume to force us all into the next format. I just won't do it. I suppose I'll have to wait until I can pick up the DVD again when the shelves get restocked. Was looking forward to seeing it tonight too!!! |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25530 Registered: Jun-06 | Up tonight? Hunger Games. Found it at Walmart. Lengthy film (142 minutes) but looking forward to it. I picked up the DVD/digital copy on sale for $16.95. A LOT better than dropping $30 for sure. We'll see how she goes. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25531 Registered: Jun-06 | Wow I was taken back. Not by what you think though. Because of all the interruptions I never got through it all. NFL starts tonight so it will have to wait to finish. 142 minutes is a good length. I liked what I see so far. Pretty predictable too. I have a good 45 minutes to go in it. ***Sigh*** Isn't life always seem to be on hold for other things? |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2098 Registered: Feb-07 | Did you get a chance to finish it? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25532 Registered: Jun-06 | Yes I did. I liked the movie but I have to admit I don't think I was missing anything waiting for the DVD. Yes the story SCREAMS for a sequel which is built into every plot in movies today. It will do well going forward, there are just so many directions they can take this film going forward. Will she become the newest mentor/trainer or will the plot take a twist and somehow include her in future games? We'll just have to see. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2881 Registered: Oct-07 | Good news: Packers lost tonight! I TIVO'd 'Mean Streets' a couple days ago and finally got around to a viewing. This is a solid 9 of 10. Don't forget, this is a 1973 movie with a fairly young Robert Deniro and Harvey Keitel. They're a couple guys in NYC's Little Italy. Deniro plays basically an idiot who owes everybody money until he made the mistake of borrowing from the Shylock. Deniro's friend, Keitel is connected but even HE can't protect the idiot kid from the 'interest charge'. Complicating things? Keitel loves Deniro's sister and a black stripper...... What's a mook? Scorsese at his early best. While his first directorial gig was in late 50s, he didn't hit his stride until the 70s. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2099 Registered: Feb-07 | I like the Packers and the only good news to me is that now, hopefully, owners along with Mr.Goodell will now wake up and make changes to officiating. Give legit contracts and make some damn good calls! Last night's game was just crazy. Ok...back to movies lol |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2884 Registered: Oct-07 | I don't follow football except for the 2 games a year which matter..... Guess which ones! could someone explain, in words of 1 syllable, just WTF is going on with NFL refs? And WHY they went with obvious scabs? Any worse and it will end up hurting the NFL, maybe? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25543 Registered: Jun-06 | It's a political waiting game. On one hand you have the blatantly horrific replacement refs making calls a 4 year old wouldn't infuriating any and every fan. On the other you have the refs at home waiting for the financial bubble to burst in their favor. What I don't like is the fact that many of the "angry" refs holding out make $200,000/year already. Then I hear they're demanding an additional $60,000 from each team? For 3 hours a week, 20 weeks a year if they ref during the preseason. Post season I believe is additional bonus pay. That works out to like $3333/hr. I can also assume all travel expenses are paid by the league as well as a hefty retirement/health care program. And they're holding out for more? I'm not saying what the replacement refs are doing to the sport isn't absurd and possibly detrimental to its' future but who's really to blame here? I guess all the millions the players make has finally touched the refs in the only greedy way it can. Demanding more. Seriously though, ticket prices are so high now and franchised gear is priced like it came from NASA. $10,000 to ref a game is ridiculous. I know it's a billion $ industry but the greed has to stop somewhere. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2895 Registered: Oct-07 | seems like I've been answered by the NFL. I hope the refs did good tonight, not having the 'pre season' to warm up. My research shows the Average ref making 149,000$ a year. Max is about 8k per game. Lots of road time and since it is only a part time job....maybe 30 hours per week......lots of time for a hobby. And further research shows the problem is not necessarily Ref greed but rather a disagreement over RETIREMENT bennies. Owners wanted to go with a 401 style plan while the refs were happy with whatever they had. I understand the money is 'pooled' and the refs draw from the NFL funds. Also, since games are going on more days, I think the NFL want more ref squads, which will dillute the money to each ref. I'll talk to my brother in law. He's the sports guy and should be able to straighten this out and have it make some sense. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2917 Registered: Oct-07 | Looper is now out and it is GREAT. Without spoiler, I'll give it 8.5 on the Ecoustics 10Point scale. High marks, too, for what in other time travel movies, turns into a morass of conflicts and contraditions due to time travel 'restrictions'.... They don't dwell on the 'tech' either, just that it 'is'. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25572 Registered: Jun-06 | So who here has or knows of someone who camped out or had midnight tickets for the Twilight Breaking Dawn sequel? I have a secretary at work who has always taken the day off work in order to catch the first showing. At first I never saw the draw and then I took the time to watch the films and I can easily see the appeal to women of almost all ages. After all look at the choice of actors. Think it would have done better with guys like Steve Buscemi lol? Guys too who like something different, especially if it involves vampires, werewolves and some very serene scenery. What I don't like is the incredible attention the series has gotten over a subject that has been done so many times in the past. Maybe the film's success has been directly related to its' cast choice and to the broad and endless romantic female mind? Hollywood has always been a crap shoot and sometimes all the ingredients come together at the right time in society and with the most influential ppl. As always I will NOT pay to see it but will wait for the DVD. That's as far as I take it for most films I like. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25580 Registered: Jun-06 | Anyone looking forward to the latest Batman coming out on DVD on the 4th? I am. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25584 Registered: Jun-06 | Just picked up the latest Batman. Looking forward to watching it tonight. Will review. My boy just HAD to have Ted. The one with Mark Walberg who lives with his come to life teddy bear. They say it's hilarious. We'll see. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25586 Registered: Jun-06 | Oh boy what a twist The Dark Knight Rises is. I liked it. The film is good and the ending is very satisfying. There were some questionable parts but all in all well worth watching. You have to be prepared however on franchise movie series' like these to expect the backdoor for yet another sequel. This film does indeed provide that. Where it can go from here who knows but I myself have some very interesting suggestions. Like Twilight and the Harry Potter films they just simply won't let it die. I'll look forward to the next one as I'm sure there will be. On our scale of 1-10? A good solid 8 1/2. My son was on the floor over "Ted" as he states it's the funniest movie he's seen in years. Next on my list but not tonight. Just how funny can a talking teddy bear be anyway lol? |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2104 Registered: Feb-07 | Man I loved Ted. I found it to be highly entertaining and hilarious to say the least. Dark Knight Rises, I give it a 9.5. Should a great movie. Took some time to get used to Bane's voice but that was probably the only thing I disliked. Also, its amazing what some sit ups and push ups can do to someone who cant walk, or stand They plan on rebooting the film, which I think just blows. There is SO much more potential in this current generation's franchise and would just suck to see it restart. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25587 Registered: Jun-06 | I've rewatched it and feel the same way. I agree Skullz that his "recovery" from his aging dilapidated self into yet another super hero was a bit quick lol. The ending still makes the film. Rebooting the franchise? Well think of it like cars. How many generations of camaros and corvettes are there? Some things just won't die lol. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25588 Registered: Jun-06 | Watched "Artic Blast" last night. It was a cheapo in the Walmart bins. Looked good so I took a chance. Also bought "Where the wild things are" and "Bucket list". Ok, Artic Blast was such a "B" movie and a huge disappointment I can't describe. This was another "packaging over content" movie that I fell for. Movie was made in Australia obviously by the accents of the actors. Low budget and badly written. Stay away lol. Took my kids to see "Wild Things" so there wasn't a gamble here. $5 for this movie is a bargain. Well written film with lots of imagination. No wonder a hit with the youngsters. Bucket List? Haven't seen yet. MUST be worth $5 though as I've heard nothing but great things about the film. Not to mention the two leading actors just can't make a bad film. Both played key rolls in many fantastic films and with such a combined wealth of great acting I can only look forward to it. Sure it appeals to the older viewers and must be assumed because of its' message but I believe EVERYONE can take something away from a good movie no matter the message. Sunday night football tonight though so it won't be tonight!! |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2106 Registered: Feb-07 | Feel like watching The Grinch (Jim Carey) and Jingle All the Way tonight. I don't celebrate Christmas but in a mood to watch those lol. And of course will watch A Christmas Story tomorrow (I think one of the channels [TBS or TNT I think] is showing it for a full 24 hours). Planning on watching something with the family/families? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25590 Registered: Jun-06 | Kids almost in bed. Waiting for midnight to start watching A Christmas Story. Don't know if I'll get through it as they will certainly get me up early tomorrow so I'll need the sleep. I don't know of any other movie that has such a hold on people every year like that one does. It's become iconic. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2956 Registered: Oct-07 | Saw 'The Hobbit' early this morning at the 'bargain' show. Realized after sitting for nearly 3 hours.....that this is PART I of what may end up a 3-parter. Already a few variations from the book, but nothing deal breaking, while the movie develops nicely. In a few years, you'll be able to buy BOTH trilogies for 30$ in BR and have a weekend film-fest. The extras / interview disk will be well worth a look, too. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2989 Registered: Oct-07 | Managed to catch a showing of ARGO before it is retired to Video.... and well worth it. This is 100% story / suspense / at its best. Watch for it at Oscar time....Ben may get an award. 9 of 10 on the Ecoustics 10 point scale......must see. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25607 Registered: Jun-06 | Looks good but I have never heard of it before today. They must not have marketed it much. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 2993 Registered: Oct-07 | Argo might have been a little 'under the radar'.....but not to worry....it is a top notch film with terrific performances. It is based on the TRUE events of November of 1979 when the U.S. Embassy in Tehran was 'overran' by lunatics....some of whom are now in charge of Iran. Anyway, 6 embassy workers escaped and took refuge with the Canadian ambassador. The rest of the story is about these 6 getting OUT in one piece. Ben Affleck should get an award. Tightly written, well cast and it sticks pretty much to the truth. Support cast is a highlight with John Goodman and Alan Arkin in pivotal roles. Saw Iron Lady tonight on TIVO. The wife snagged it a couple weeks ago and we just got around to it. I'm not ordinarily a Meryl Streep fan, but she really did a great job here. Margaret Thatcher was the real deal and LED her country pretty much during the same time frame as Reagan. And was a proponent of similar conservative ideals. Good movie, if a little soft in spots. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25613 Registered: Jun-06 | Nice. I was never a Meryl Streep fan outside of Ironweed or Deerhunter. She's a great actress. Pre ordered the latest Twilight on DVD 2 days ago. For my daughter of course! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Comes out March 2nd. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2107 Registered: Feb-07 | haha...I still need to finish Part 1 Breaking Dawn. And I'll admit it, I'm watching it for myself lol. So whats up? Been a while since I logged in. I've been busy with school and haven't seen much. Anything good out lately? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25620 Registered: Jun-06 | The trailer for Iron Man 3 looks sweet. Yet a new villian and yet a new plot twist. Looks like there will be more screen time for the hardware, which as a guy, is always nice. Breaking Dawn 2? It was good. No spoilers here but as always even though is was the "last" chapter it leaves you wondering "There are 53 1/2 ways to spin this last one into the next". Daughter watched it like 3 times in 2 days, then proceeded to start watching the series from the start. Yeah she has a problem lol. Forum is sinking bad Skullz. The OT section gets hit with spammers only anymore and the sub section is no where to be found. I'm talking about a section that used to get 100+ posts/day and at least a dozen new threads. Today you can see 2-3+ days go in between posts. It's pathetic. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2110 Registered: Feb-07 | Yea i see its getting worse day by day. I miss the sub section. I guess with all these new cars coming out with premium sound systems, the demand for an enhanced entertainment system has gone down tremendously. I myself have changed from wanted to have loud bass to now wanted only clean deep bass. Iron Man 3 looks legit, can't wait to see it. Have you seen the trailer for Fast Six? Now THAT I cannot wait for. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 3020 Registered: Oct-07 | Wife rented 'Life of Pi' today. An amazing bit of film and certainly well worth consideration as 'Best Picture' in the Oscars. You must see this movie. I'd even say it was good for Kids since language is not an issue...though the Tiger has some unusual eating habits. Aren't their any movie fans left? |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 3021 Registered: Oct-07 | I'm gonna be FIRST in line when Star Wars Episode #7 makes it to the big screen. I don't care HOW long it takes. I'll even have to buy some of that overpriced, nasty popcorn for the occassion. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25622 Registered: Jun-06 | Good you still have the passion. For me though I have the patience for the DVD release. It only takes a few months anyway these days. That and you get all the goodies like unreleased footage, commentaries, behind the scenes, ect. Heck for a top movie today you get the Blu-ray, DVD, digital copy AND all the rest for less than the price of admission with concessions. I know though, some are just so into the here and now. I do still love the theater experience but feel it may soon be a thing of the past. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 3031 Registered: Oct-07 | Next step is to 'worry' about the Summer Movies. Anything coming down the pipe I should know about? Part II of 'The Hobbit' should be here soon. I'd expect some 'franchise' pictures, too.....more of same.....with scripts written by paycheck collectors for greedy producers. If anything original or 'of note' comes out, please wake me up. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25641 Registered: Jun-06 | Wow what a response to the international release of Iron Man 3. What was it, $195 million the first weekend? Then again I want to see tickets sold not total $$. $13 for the ticket, $7 for a soda, $10 for popcorn, x 4= ect. Like I said, I'll wait for the DVD/Bluray. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 3036 Registered: Oct-07 | Movie attendance continues to decline. This chart tells only part of the story....you need to look at the tremendous increase in ticket prices, too..... If only Hollywood would write an original screenplay.....but dream on. IM3? I'll wait for the 3$ rental, too. http://www.the-numbers.com/market/ |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2111 Registered: Feb-07 | i myself can't remember the last time I was at the theaters. I really do want to see a few movies but just can't find the time for it. Pain & Gain Iron Man 3 Fast Six Superman Those will probably be the only movies I go to watch during the summer. Maybe I'll watch Monster's University also lol |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 3038 Registered: Oct-07 | Oblivion Good summer entry and at least partially original. Earth fights a war with Alliens. We won....or DID we? Enter the hero......Tom Cruise as a repairman tasked with keeping things going until he is relieved of duty. Than it starts getting..... Well....you'll need to see for yourself. Enjoy....I'll give it a strong 8 of 10 for a summer entry. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25643 Registered: Jun-06 | Against my better judgement and own advice I have teased my kids into taking them to see Iron man 3. Just for the fun factor. Yeah it will cost me $40+ for the 3 of us and I'll eventually shell out another $15 for the DVD in 6 months but I wanted to treat them anyway. Turns out between the two of them and their baseball/softball schedules it wouldn't be until next week until a free day is available anyway. So much for the instant gratification factor! |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 3039 Registered: Oct-07 | Consider yourself lucky you are not a FOOTBALL fan. Yourself and the 2 littles? It'd have to run 250$ for a pro game. Or more. I have no real idea. Tickets could cost anywhere from 75$ each on UP. Than add food, transpo, parking and a couple keepsakes. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 25647 Registered: Jun-06 | Oh I know. In Philadelphia a decent seat costs $150. Forget about box seats. Parking is $20. The Bridge $5. Pretzels are $5, soda $5. $7.50 for watered down light beer. I simply don't go. Can't afford it. No problem. I prefer the experience at home anyway. It's an all day affair anyway going to a game. If kickoff is at 4pm then the tailgating starts before noon. Means you're there at 10am to get a decent spot so you leave the house at 9am. Game is over at 7pm or so. After the rush and complete stand still outside you get home maybe by 9pm? Yeah hundreds of $$ and a Sunday gone. Plus you miss the other games. I'm a fan but a couch commando it is for me. |
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Gold Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 3041 Registered: Oct-07 | Charger tickets? From 55$ to OVER 300$. The 'cheap seats'? In another Zip Code. You're so far away, you hear the PA announcer from the LAST play. I have NO idea about parking cost. From my house it is about 3 miles to a public train.....than to the main station and 1 hour to the city. Another 30 or 40 minutes to the stadium on the trolly. Sounds worse than it is. Parking at Qualcom is a bad joke. At least they are also 'freeway close' and you can get on 15 n/s in a mile and the 8 e/w is right there, too. When I go to Petco....it is 11$ rt, with a transfer. I'm a 'senior' now and that means it's even LESS. Takes me 90' to get to a baseball game AND I save the parking hassle......and expense. I can even have a couple of beers, knowing I've got a 1 hour trainride+ to get home. |
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Gold Member Username: Mrskullz1New York Post Number: 2113 Registered: Feb-07 | Finally done with finals and finally graduated college So I decided to go to the movies and treat myself with a few friends. Saw Hangover 3 and Fast Six. Hangover 3: It's even worse than the second Hangover. Most of the funny moments were already in the trailer and the last 5 minutes of the movie. Not to spoil anything, I really wished they started the movie off from the ending (those last five minutes). Then it would have been a real wild ride. Not theater material. Maybe $5 DVD box. 4/10 from me. Fast Six: Wow! Even better than Fast 5! I'm debating on whether to watch this a second time at the theaters with another group of friends haha. The action just gets better and better. I must say, they have completely flipped this series around from what it initially was. And I love it just as much, if not more! Totally worth watching at the theaters with the effects and all. Also, a new villain is introduced at the end of the movie and we finally catch up with Tokyo Drift. You will NOT be disappointed bythis villain. Again, totally worth going to the movies for. 9.5/10 from me. Next up: Star Trek! |