rate the last film you watched

Niteowl

Niteowl

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The last film that I watched for the first time, I think, was An American Werewolf in Paris. It has mostly poor reviews, but my dad and me decided to give it a chance. I didn't think it was all that bad: I enjoyed it. I think people who gave it bad reviews had higher expectations, because it was set up as a sequel to An American Werewolf in London, which was obviously a massive success. It's better not to think of it as a sequel - London was a horror, while Paris is a horror/comedy. I didn't think there was anything wrong with the story. I know that no one film will be to everybody's liking, but if you haven't seen this one, do consider watching it - as I said, don't think of it as a sequel. Don't compare it to the original. I'm giving it a 7/10.

More recently, I watched The Dark Knight for the first time in several months. I've always said - and I'll continue to say - that Batman Begins was better, in my opinion.* I know that probably puts me in a minority. The Joker - and I'm sure this is true for all Batman fans - is my favourite super-villain. Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989), and the Joker as voiced by Mark Hamill in the Animated Series/Arkham Asylum, were better Jokers for me than Heath Ledger. With all due respect, I thought Heath Ledger played a great part - it's just that Christopher Nolan's interpretation of the Joker wasn't quite there for me. He has no backstory - he robs banks, he shoots people, and he wears makeup. That's not to say I didn't like this Joker - I just prefer the older interpretations. I think Gary Oldman's Commisioner Gordon is great. For the most part I love Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne. Cillian Murphy as Dr. Crane, aka. Scarecrow - great, and Scarecrow is a close second favourite villain for me. Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent - great casting, and better by far than the Two-Face in Batman Forever. Last but in no way whatsoever least, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth - fan-TAStic. I liked Michael Gough as Alfred too, but Michael Caine is superb. An appearance from Harley Quinn, even a brief one, would have been nice, but no matter. I'm a huge fan of The Dark Knight, and I do think that everyone should see it - but don't watch it without first having seen Batman Begins. There's only one thing that I don't like which all major Batman live-action films have in common; it's a spoiler, so ...

Drag your mouse to the right if you want to know: [ They always kill off at least one villain. I hate that. ]

Anyway, as I said - if you haven't seen it, definitely think about doing so. Watch Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, and I bet you'll be there at the pictures for the summer 2012 conclusion, The Dark Knight Rises. I for one am looking forward to seeing the performances of Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. Ratings? Batman Begins - 9.5, easy. The Dark Knight - 9.4, easy. The Dark Knight Rises, well, I'm confident that Nolan will deliver nothing short of a 9. If he does it right, it could be a 10 from me.

Here are links to trailers for Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy:

Batman Begins: Batman Begins - Official Trailer - YouTube
The Dark Knight: The Dark Knight HD 1080p Trailer - YouTube
The Dark Knight Rises: The Dark Knight Rises Official Trailer [HD] - YouTube

*I feel I should point out here, just in case, that The Dark Knight is a sequel to Batman Begins.
 
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vj288

vj288

not actually Fiona Apple
superfluouslyme said:
Yes it does! I'm madly in love with 30 Rock and Parks and Rec. I haven't watched Community yet, but I'm sure I will at some point.

Phoenixx - definitely check out Parks and Rec! Amy is epic in it. :)
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Oh community is great, you'll love it when you get around to watching it!
 
Niteowl

Niteowl

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I watched The Howling (1981) tonight, for the first time - I'm afraid I wasn't too impressed. It was the 1980s, and makeup effects weren't what they've become over the years since - I realise that. I just can't help but compare it to An American Werewolf in London, which also hit theatres in 1981, and to this day serves as a superb example of fine makeup effects. The story wasn't bad, but it felt ... I don't know, unfinished. I mean, I was surprised to see the credits rolling - I felt that it hadn't reached it's end. Further, I know that it didn't take as much to shock and scare the viewer 30 years ago as it does today, but I didn't even care for the characters. When I watch a film, I want to get attached to the characters: I want to fear for them when they enter a room alone, I want to feel sad when they're injured or killed. I'm afraid I felt nothing for the characters, and I'm usually very empathic for characters. Visually, the werewolf transformations I thought were unspectacular. I'm not talking about the effects - it was, and I repeat, 1981 after all - but just the whole look. It didn't work for me.

I would never say not to watch something - I believe in giving everything a chance. My opinion is irrelevant - I love RoboCop, but that doesn't mean that everybody does. If you're reading this thread looking for films to watch, and you haven't seen The Howling, by all means go and rent or buy it. Maybe you'll enjoy it; I enjoyed it, I admit that. I'll enjoy any film - that doesn't mean I'd watch them a second time.

For The Howling, I give a rating of 4/10.
 
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Phoenixx

Phoenixx

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Empty_shell said:
*Answers for superfluouslyme*
It's not from a movie, it's from Parks and Recreation!
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superfluouslyme said:
Phoenixx - definitely check out Parks and Rec! Amy is epic in it. :)
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^ Oh! I totally forgot about that comedy series. :rolleyes: *face palm* I don't watch NBC much, or even newer tv shows for that matter. But I'll definitely have to check it out! :)

I've seen Community before though. I don't watch it regularly, or even take the time to keep up with it. I really should because Joel McHale is hilarious and I've always been a fan of The Soup.
 
Phoenixx

Phoenixx

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50/50 - 7/10

Definitely wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be, but it was still worth the watch. I kinda felt like with some scenes, that it didn't seem like there was a set script or direction. I don't know, maybe it's just me, but I felt like with some scenes they improvised and made it work with their own words rather than have an actual script. Whether that was the case or not, I kinda liked it.
 
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gazelle

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Made in Manhattan 8/10
Liked the anti-racism message it delivered, but the story was a bit too idealistic.Something like that would never happen in the real world.
 
vj288

vj288

not actually Fiona Apple
Magnolia - 8.02/10

This movie is hard to put into words. It didn't have any cheap thrills to it, and there were no "Wow, this is an incredible movie" moments in it. Honestly I think it was a little too "adult" for me, not meaning its R-rating was well deserved but in that I think more mature audiences, I think much went over my head. I think I'd be able to appreciate it a bit more when I gain some more maturity in life. I did like it though, and understood the overall messages of the film.


EDIT: Also, while it is a 3 hour movie it never feels to drag on. I never thought "I just wish it was over" at any point of the movie.
 
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superfluouslyme

superfluouslyme

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Rachel Getting Married: after one watch, I'm going to give it a 7.5/10, but that could improve upon further rewatches.

This film is really kinda bizarre. It was shot like no other movie I've ever seen before. I think that gives it a distinct advantage, but one that isn't necessarily appreciated on first watch. I spent half of the movie wondering if it was supposed to be like a documentary/hand-held camera type thing and the other half experiencing second hand embarrassment for Ann Hathaway's character. It also hit a little too close to home in a freaky kind of way. SPOILERS: Older sister Rachel is getting married and younger sister Kym is getting out of rehab. The family treats her with kid gloves on and she has some rather biting remarks about were she stands in the family. And all the while, Rachel just wants to get married and is tired of everything being about Kym's disfunction. Drama ensues. It turns out that Kym, as a teen, was a drunk and a drug user and crashed the family car, killing their little brother. There's a lot of funny/sad/horribly awkward/heartbreaking family moments, but in the end, there is no right and there is no wrong. It just is, which is something I don't see in a lot of movies.

Anyway, I think it hit hard with me because my anxiety and depression have consumed more than my fair share of my parents' time. I often wonder, though I've never said anything to her, if my sister feels left out or ignored because no one is constantly worrying about or trying to protect her. I think I may ask her to watch the movie and them approach the subject. So that's what I did with my Friday night. :)
 
Phoenixx

Phoenixx

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Rio - 6/10

I was pretty disappointed with this movie. :/ I was really expecting it to have a better storyline, have more comedy to it, and just be an all around good movie that both adults and kids would enjoy. It was alright, a little too childish to me. There were maybe a few funny parts, but that's about it. The animation and colors were wonderful though.
 
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NP88

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The Losers : 8/10

Special ops agents left to die by their faceless handler surive with a vengance.

High quality action movie. Decent story line. Good watch.
 
JCVA

JCVA

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Paranormal Activity 3
3 stars out of 5

I didn't think I would enjoy this movie but it surprised me. I was disappointed of the first one and didn't checked the second so I wasn't in a high to see this film. I went to see it because I was bored out of my mind and this was a free screening.

I liked the camera device they put up this time around. Kept the scenes very suspenseful. Quite a lot of funny bits that made it more enjoyable.
 
upndwn

upndwn

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - IMDb 6.5/10

The good: The premise of the movie is awesome, we finally get to see how the world got overrun by apes (as seen in the original Planet of the apes). The reason they evolve and get smarter isn't to far fetched (an experimental drug to cure Alzheimers). The effects are absolutely stunning. Weta workshop once again prove that they are the best FX team in the world. And last but not least, Andy Serkis as Cesar. Give this guy an Oscar already. To show so much emotion through body language alone is nothing short of amazing. He even exceeds his role as Gollum in this movie IMO.

The bad: The movie really requires a suspension of disbelief in several areas, especially the reactions the humans have to the entire ape rebellion. The human characters are really underdeveloped, and especially the wonderful John Litgow (who blew me away with his role as the Trinity killer in Dexter the last time I saw him), gets way to little screen-time here as James Franco's Alzheimer suffering father.
 
superfluouslyme

superfluouslyme

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Table for Three 6/10

Last night, I was trying to start watching House MD on Netflix, but they don't have it on there. They suggested I watch this movie, and since I generally like little indie flicks, I gave it a shot. It was interesting. This guy, Scott, needs a roommate, so he rents the spare room out to this couple who seem nice at first, but are pretty psycho. It had its funny moments (the couple, Mary and Ryan, are ****ing crazy!) and I thought the relationship between Scott and Leslie was cute, but it was just a little too disjointed and awkward for me. I think the cast was the best part of the movie.
 
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