what was the last movie you watched?
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Tron Legacy -- Sigh. I really wanted to like this one. The parts that were good were actually quite impressive. I'll give it that much. Sadly, however, those parts included Daft Punk's score (which would have been as enjoyable on a CD) and about 20% of the movie itself; everything else ranged from forgettable to laughable. Props to Michael Sheen, though, for hamming it up in his one scene and being the only person in the whole movie who appeared to be having even an ounce of fun.
I think that's a bit harsh though I didn't like that the movie tried to take itself far too seriously this go around. Kind of a Matrix effect I guess.
On the other hand if going for maximum camp would have meant throwing out cameos to the Jay Maynards of the world I'm not sure that would have been any better.
I picked this up for $12 on blu-ray at Best Buy on NYE along with about 10 other movies (assuming you count Die Hard as 4 movies). They were having a mega-sale and I got sucked in. The plan was to have a big movie night with my wife but it fizzled out and so now I have just added to the growing stack on my desk.
And I'll probably be picking up Machete this week while I'm at it.
On the other hand if going for maximum camp would have meant throwing out cameos to the Jay Maynards of the world I'm not sure that would have been any better.
I picked this up for $12 on blu-ray at Best Buy on NYE along with about 10 other movies (assuming you count Die Hard as 4 movies). They were having a mega-sale and I got sucked in. The plan was to have a big movie night with my wife but it fizzled out and so now I have just added to the growing stack on my desk.
And I'll probably be picking up Machete this week while I'm at it.
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The Girlfriend Experience: a movie about a highend NYC escort and a her boyfriend having money challenges due to the recession. She has hopes of opening an upsacle boutique while still working as an escort. Her clients are spending less money on her due to their financial problems caused by the economic downturn. Her boyfriend is a personal trainer and is also having money problems.
I think I am seeing Green Hornet on Monday. Probably in 3D since my buddy and I liked the 3D trailer but I guess one of my friends worked on it and said the only good 3D shots are the ones in the trailer which figures. Still since 3D is the one thing I can't get at home for now I am leaning in that direction.
I think it's a rare movie, like Memento, where a specific chunk of some disorder (here: anxiety) was conveyed very well. I view it as a great portrayal of the feeling of being "on that ledge." The hallucinations were done up for artsy purposes I'm sure, but it was very easy for me to connect with the characters and feel what they were trying to portray...
I guess it's kind of like dark chocolate, you either love it or don't. Although, my friend who also didn't quite get it still admitted it was good cinema and very "re-watchable."
I guess it's kind of like dark chocolate, you either love it or don't. Although, my friend who also didn't quite get it still admitted it was good cinema and very "re-watchable."
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I did see Green Hornet in 3d on Monday. I enjoyed it despite the fact that it really seemed to be all over the place in tone, style and substance. The visuals were still pretty cool as were the cars, the 3D definitely was lacking only having one or two real impactful moments where having a big name director with a unique style showed itself off and then quickly went away never to be seen again. I imagine that is largely because the 3d was tacked on last minute. Since I've only recently been going to the theaters again I'm trying to figure out where I stand on this latest revival. The effects really don't jump at me like they did in the 80s and I don't know if that's because I'm so much older or because they suck. Would be nice to see some of those again for comparison's sake.
Wassup Rockers A movie about a a young group of South Central Los Angeles Central American skateboarders (about 15 or 16) that decide to take a bus to Beverly Hills to skate the famous Nine Stairs at Beverly Hills High. They meet two rich high school girls and shortly after the trouble begins with police, jealous boyfriends, a shooting (one kid gets shot), running through people's yards (to escape the B.H. police), crashing in on a Beverly Hills back yard party and meeting a rich drunk woman at her mansion. The group of kids finally get home to South Central L.A. The movie shows how life is in South Central with gangs and racial issues. In addition to skating some of the friends have their own punk band. The movie is based on real life experiences by the same youths.