Zero Dark Thirty Dark, thrilling and immensely entertaining, Zero Dark Thirty is powered by intense performances all around and an incredibly realistic shooting style - only falling short regarding some misplaced scenes and a relative lack of character developement. 9/10 -- Pitch Perfect Probably one of my biggest surprises in recent months, Pitch Perfect turns out to be an immensely fun little flick with absolutely hilarious jokes and a great soundtrack. 9/10
I only watched because of Dan Radcliffe and Jon Hamm but it was better than expected. The acting was very good and it had some really black humor. The story wasn't good at all, it felt like there was not much story at all.
Loved this movie so much! It was a bit melodramatic but it was ok. The acting was great, especially Naomi Watts & Ewan McGregor. Tom Holland was great as well but i got some problems with his character Lucas. Especially his dialogue in the scene where they hear little Daniel. A 12 year old would never say things like that even when he is so scared, it was something that really pulled me out of the scene.
But after that scene, everything was great. Except the pacing, there were some pacing issues in the middle of the movie (like the scene about the stars). The whole tsunami was breathtaking but The tsunami hitting Naomi Watts was one of the most breathtaking shots i have ever seen. Just give her the Oscar for Best Actress, it was the best performance i've ever seen from Naomi Watts. And how is it possible this movie didn't get a best picture nomination?
Le Fabuleux Destin D'Amélie Poulain Watching this movie always makes me so happy and I'm psyched to have revisited this absolute masterpiece. Not many movies have left such a big mark on my life as this one. There are not many words available to describe how much this movie means to me and how much I love it. One of my favorite movies ever.
Le Fabuleux Destin D'Amélie Poulain Watching this movie always makes me so happy and I'm psyched to have revisited this absolute masterpiece. Not many movies have left such a big mark on my life as this one. There are not many words available to describe how much this movie means to me and how much I love it. One of my favorite movies ever.
Amélie is such an adorable character, you almost immediately fall in love with her.
Mama(Andrés Muschietti, 2012) Starts off as one of the most promising horror movies in years, but it suddenly turns into a cliché-festival, with every stereotype possible in a film of the genre, including, but not limited too: crawling ghosts, creepy hair, camera flashes, creepy kids, explanatory nightmares, black stains on the walls, bugs, a stupid character trying to find out the truth. Also, it still impresses me how some directors haven't learned that in a horror movie, less is more. Still, the amazing Jessica Chastain and the impressive production mood might be worth a look.
Mama Very good horror movie. It was very scary. I don't know why but the mood of the film was very effective. Good story, amazing visuals, great acting and a dark mood. 8.5/10
The Impossible It was good but less than I thought it would be. Amazing performance from Naomi Watts. The Oscars are stupid for not nominated the film for Best Make Up because it was extremeley believable. The story was just so-so and a bit melodramatic. But the visuals were outstanding. 7/10
I don't understand why people judge The Impossible as being "too melodramatic". It's the typical and cliché argument to criticize the movie. We have a film about a catastrophe where, incredibly enough, 5 members of the family survived. Of course it's going to be dramatic. And the best thing? It works. It doesn't feel cheap or forced, specially because it feels real. I honestly don't get this criticism of being "melodramatic".
The Impossible focuses on the survival of one family through the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. My reaction to the film was pretty mixed. The opening came across as feeling highly generic, unable to elevate itself from going through the motions... well, clichés. It's like a showreel of just about every typical family bonding scene ever conceived. I don't feel like I know the characters: only that I'm expected to worry for them through some foreboding shots of the quiescent ocean. It honestly seems as if the script really just wants to get to the disaster as quickly as possible, as if believing that basing it on a “true story” is reason enough for us to already give a damn.
So the tsunami hits, and we're taken into a 8-9 minute horror sequence. This is probably the most well done part of the film, and I guess there is some level of intensity to it (a small disturbing part features a baby crying in a car, slowly drifting towards the next wave). Yet, something odd is that I'm a bit of an aquaphobe; tsunamis are downright nightmarish for me, and I didn't really feel all that scared/distressed when watching it. I can't put my finger on why that is.
Another area of the film that bothered me is the abundant sentimentality. The score, frankly, is overwrought and seems discordant with what's being shown on-screen. Watching this shaky, pseudo-realist camera accompanied with music that would suit a Disney Channel production doesn't stir my emotions in the slightest: I think a deathly silence might have been more suitable for those moments of intensity: or at least something that isn't patently desperate to tug a few heartstrings. I'm always sceptical about “racist” complaints, but I do see some justification for them here. The film is almost solely focused on the suffering of white tourists. In fact, apart from a few helpful cameos, I don't think we ever linger on the grievances of the locals, those who have lost their families, friends and livelihood. And, of course, we have the finale, wherein our protagonists board a private jet in thankful, reunited bliss....whilst the people whose lives are still in jeopardy are forgotten about: I didn't feel cathartic, I felt bad! On another note, the characters themselves are awkward. As I said, it all feels very generic; a typical Hollywood family. There is a noticeable lack of effect that this disaster has on them: McGregor's character lacks any sense of doubt, fear. He just seems to put down anyone who dares to dismiss his chances of reuniting his family.
In the end, it seems like the film was crafted to be successful (especially casting Hollywood actors and not Spanish ones). The film varies between being a family melodrama and an intense drama, failing to resonate as either. The first half hour is gory and destructive, with a few specks of the maudlin sensibilities to follow, while the rest of the film announces those elements proudly like the announcement of a cavalry charge.
Because with it announced he had one more thing to complain about, and complaining is a really really bad thing in his opinion? Mine too, but talking about myself is very egotistical, so I didn't wanna do it.
Because with it announced he had one more thing to complain about, and complaining is a really really bad thing in his opinion? Mine too, but talking about myself is very egotistical, so I didn't wanna do it.
Da fuq?
I don't know, Rich. I use to ignore Announced threads sometimes. And It's nice to see the Rate/Review thread popping. I don't know. Just my preference.
Would it be better to only have like 3 announced threads or something?because the announced threads arent really commented on and I figured that announced threads should be commented on more often right?
Yeah. I guess that people tend to ignore the Announced threads because they are always there. It's just a feeling that I have. Honestly, I would have Rules as announced thread.
Because with it announced he had one more thing to complain about, and complaining is a really really bad thing in his opinion? Mine too, but talking about myself is very egotistical, so I didn't wanna do it.
Da fuq?
It was just a theory my tired brain (it was close to midnight local time when I wrote it) thought of and my hands, which are controlled by my brain, decided to type out.
Thanks for the "off-topic" by the way... the zero above it on the stats looked weird. 1 seems much better....
The Innkeepers is a great haunted house flick with excellent use of natural dialogue.
The House of the Devil is the best modern horror film I've seen in a long, long time. It reminds me of Rosemary's Baby in that it is a slow burn with a fantastic pay off
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So Crucify the ego, before it's far too late, to leave behind this place so negative and blind and cynical. And you will come to find that we are all one mind, capable of all that's imagined and all conceivable.
This is Tarantino at his very best. Fuck he just knows how to make a film so awesome. His direction is great in this and only he can have an exception to over the top gore. With a wonderfully acted cast and just simply a kick ass job from Tarantino, Django Unchained is everything you want from a Tarantino film.
I have never seen a movie played by good actors and the premise was just stupid and down right vulgur. My girlfriend and I went into this movie not knowing anything about it and it just ruined our date night. It had some laughs but it reminded me of an HBO version of Saturday Night Live with great actors.
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Darks Shadows was a disappointment. I didn't find it at all intriguing and it never really grabbed my attention. I think it struggles with handling both the comedy and dark aspects of the film and making them work together, sometimes when it was supposed to be dark and scary, I wasn't sure if it was sarcastically dark or not, it didn't really convince me. Plus, too much makeup for my liking.
5/10
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Ewan Mcgregor and Emily Blunt give great performances as Salmon Fishing in the Yemen serves up a nice little romantic story and a visually satisfying experience to go with it.
Yeah, buddy, indeed. I wasn't even a fan of the art direction. I prefer to remember that 2012 was the year that Tim Burton released Frankenweenie, instead of Dark Shadows
This was very unusual and I'm not sure what to think of it. It was very unique and stands on its own as a film. The textures of the film were quite impressive as was the cinematography.
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Dark, thrilling and immensely entertaining, Zero Dark Thirty is powered by intense performances all around and an incredibly realistic shooting style - only falling short regarding some misplaced scenes and a relative lack of character developement.
9/10
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Pitch Perfect
Probably one of my biggest surprises in recent months, Pitch Perfect turns out to be an immensely fun little flick with absolutely hilarious jokes and a great soundtrack.
9/10
I only watched because of Dan Radcliffe and Jon Hamm but it was better than expected. The acting was very good and it had some really black humor. The story wasn't good at all, it felt like there was not much story at all.
6,5/10
Loved this movie so much! It was a bit melodramatic but it was ok. The acting was great, especially Naomi Watts & Ewan McGregor. Tom Holland was great as well but i got some problems with his character Lucas. Especially his dialogue in the scene where they hear little Daniel. A 12 year old would never say things like that even when he is so scared, it was something that really pulled me out of the scene.
But after that scene, everything was great. Except the pacing, there were some pacing issues in the middle of the movie (like the scene about the stars). The whole tsunami was breathtaking but The tsunami hitting Naomi Watts was one of the most breathtaking shots i have ever seen. Just give her the Oscar for Best Actress, it was the best performance i've ever seen from Naomi Watts. And how is it possible this movie didn't get a best picture nomination?
9/10
Watching this movie always makes me so happy and I'm psyched to have revisited this absolute masterpiece. Not many movies have left such a big mark on my life as this one. There are not many words available to describe how much this movie means to me and how much I love it. One of my favorite movies ever.
Starts off as one of the most promising horror movies in years, but it suddenly turns into a cliché-festival, with every stereotype possible in a film of the genre, including, but not limited too: crawling ghosts, creepy hair, camera flashes, creepy kids, explanatory nightmares, black stains on the walls, bugs, a stupid character trying to find out the truth. Also, it still impresses me how some directors haven't learned that in a horror movie, less is more. Still, the amazing Jessica Chastain and the impressive production mood might be worth a look.
2/4
Very good horror movie. It was very scary. I don't know why but the mood of the film was very effective. Good story, amazing visuals, great acting and a dark mood. 8.5/10
The Impossible
It was good but less than I thought it would be. Amazing performance from Naomi Watts. The Oscars are stupid for not nominated the film for Best Make Up because it was extremeley believable. The story was just so-so and a bit melodramatic. But the visuals were outstanding. 7/10
This review is going to be something special when I finish the movie
So this girl has teeth in her Vagina
But damn it was actually a movie I would recommend to everyone here! I would have never thought a storyline so fuktarded could be so good $-)
It was engaging and had a payoff. It really tapped into the struggle of losing one's virginity except with a fantastical twist.
In short, three Penis's and 4 fingers were lost during this film. Including the girl's stepbrother
I don't recall watching such a piece of garbage in years.
0/4
So the tsunami hits, and we're taken into a 8-9 minute horror sequence. This is probably the most well done part of the film, and I guess there is some level of intensity to it (a small disturbing part features a baby crying in a car, slowly drifting towards the next wave). Yet, something odd is that I'm a bit of an aquaphobe; tsunamis are downright nightmarish for me, and I didn't really feel all that scared/distressed when watching it. I can't put my finger on why that is.
Another area of the film that bothered me is the abundant sentimentality. The score, frankly, is overwrought and seems discordant with what's being shown on-screen. Watching this shaky, pseudo-realist camera accompanied with music that would suit a Disney Channel production doesn't stir my emotions in the slightest: I think a deathly silence might have been more suitable for those moments of intensity: or at least something that isn't patently desperate to tug a few heartstrings. I'm always sceptical about “racist” complaints, but I do see some justification for them here. The film is almost solely focused on the suffering of white tourists. In fact, apart from a few helpful cameos, I don't think we ever linger on the grievances of the locals, those who have lost their families, friends and livelihood. And, of course, we have the finale, wherein our protagonists board a private jet in thankful, reunited bliss....whilst the people whose lives are still in jeopardy are forgotten about: I didn't feel cathartic, I felt bad! On another note, the characters themselves are awkward. As I said, it all feels very generic; a typical Hollywood family. There is a noticeable lack of effect that this disaster has on them: McGregor's character lacks any sense of doubt, fear. He just seems to put down anyone who dares to dismiss his chances of reuniting his family.
In the end, it seems like the film was crafted to be successful (especially casting Hollywood actors and not Spanish ones). The film varies between being a family melodrama and an intense drama, failing to resonate as either. The first half hour is gory and destructive, with a few specks of the maudlin sensibilities to follow, while the rest of the film announces those elements proudly like the announcement of a cavalry charge.
I don't know, Rich. I use to ignore Announced threads sometimes. And It's nice to see the Rate/Review thread popping. I don't know. Just my preference.
Thanks for the "off-topic" by the way... the zero above it on the stats looked weird. 1 seems much better....
The Innkeepers is a great haunted house flick with excellent use of natural dialogue.
The House of the Devil is the best modern horror film I've seen in a long, long time. It reminds me of Rosemary's Baby in that it is a slow burn with a fantastic pay off
So Crucify the ego, before it's far too late, to leave behind this place so negative and blind and cynical. And you will come to find that we are all one mind, capable of all that's imagined and all conceivable.
Bring on Into Darkness
This is Tarantino at his very best. Fuck he just knows how to make a film so awesome. His direction is great in this and only he can have an exception to over the top gore. With a wonderfully acted cast and just simply a kick ass job from Tarantino, Django Unchained is everything you want from a Tarantino film.
9/10
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Damn Rick that sucks...
I have never seen a movie played by good actors and the premise was just stupid and down right vulgur. My girlfriend and I went into this movie not knowing anything about it and it just ruined our date night. It had some laughs but it reminded me of an HBO version of Saturday Night Live with great actors.
Bruce Willis. Alan Rickman. Automatic weapons. Explosions. "Yippee-ki-yi, motherfucker."
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Darks Shadows was a disappointment. I didn't find it at all intriguing and it never really grabbed my attention. I think it struggles with handling both the comedy and dark aspects of the film and making them work together, sometimes when it was supposed to be dark and scary, I wasn't sure if it was sarcastically dark or not, it didn't really convince me. Plus, too much makeup for my liking.
5/10
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Ewan Mcgregor and Emily Blunt give great performances as Salmon Fishing in the Yemen serves up a nice little romantic story and a visually satisfying experience to go with it.
7/10
This was very unusual and I'm not sure what to think of it. It was very unique and stands on its own as a film. The textures of the film were quite impressive as was the cinematography.
7.5/10