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  • edited August 2014 Posts: 2,081
    Reign Of Fire (2002), directed by Rob Bowman, starring Matthew McConaughey, Christian Bale, Gerard Butler, and Izabella Scorupco as the token woman (yes, it was one of those movies... sigh).
    What's left of mankind (apparently mostly men and little kids) are struggling to survive in a world reigned by dragons, which, unlike humans, are all female, though, except for the all important one male (the first one awakened and the one which Bale's character had seen when he was a kid, and which had killed his mother). A predictable plot, thin characters, mostly visual effects, fire, and machismo. An interesting role (and look) for McConaughey, and he was good in it - could have been really interesting if the characters here were more developed and given more time. The rest of the cast were pretty bland - mostly not their fault, though, I guess.
    Basically meh.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    @Birdleson, I love that movie! Not only because it stars Karloff, but also because of that FANTASTIC morphing effect of young prince <-> mummy prince. That they were able to actually do that in '32 commands my respect.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    I really need to watch all those old horror classics- I've seen next to none. Would I be forgiven if I say I have seen Nosferatu? ;)
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Stephen King's "The Shining." 1980.
    What a wonderful suspenseful thriller. Had great fun watching this one. I was on the edge of my seat once things started picking up. One of Kubrick's finest. Very chilling. No pun intended.
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    I love The Shining; one of my all-time favorite thrillers. I just watched the Secret Window adaptation with Johnny Depp; underrated in my opinion.
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    The Inbetweeners 2

    Just got back from the cinema. I was not really enthused about going to watch this as I didn't think much of the trailers but my better half insisted.

    I'm happy to report it is very funny. Probably even better than the first film. They really have outdid themselves in terms of gross out humour. There are a few scenes where I near cried with laughter.

    I saw this on Friday. Loved the TV show. As I expected pretty crude but enjoyable enough. I laughed a fair few times.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Independence Day on my Wife's computer. It seemed sillier than I remembered, but still a fun fromage fest.
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    Shock Treatment, not sequel or prequel to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
  • FoxRox wrote: »
    I watched DN with my son, taking my son with me through my memory lane. The first time I watched it was in 1962, as a university student.

    That's cool; I like how some of us pass it on to our children, and the love for Bond continues.

    It sure is, as my son is firmly afflicted with the love for Bond.

  • quantumofsolacequantumofsolace England
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    The 1974 classic 'The Great Gatsby' starring Robert Redford (in one of his finest performances), Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston, Bruce Dern, Karen Black and future Bond girl Lois Chiles. Wonderful film, so enigmatic.
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    Re-watching these 2 after several years, and I enjoyed them both:

    Bringing Up Baby (1938), directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and of course the very important Skippy alias Asta (as George the dog), and Nissa (in the double role as Baby the leopard and as the circus leopard). A good old screwball comedy. The dinner scene was my favourite - hilarious.

    Sabrina (1954), directed by Billy Wilder, starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. Another romantic comedy, just of a very different tone and style than the previous one. (I have seen the 1995 remake, but I honestly don't remember it at all.)
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    Just finished Godfather Part III; without question, the weakest of the trilogy, but I must say it got better as it went on through the film. I enjoyed the ending and found it fitting; really, the last 45 minutes or so were all good to me. Of course it has many more issues than the other 2, sticking out like a sore thumb among the bunch. Still, I enjoyed the ending, and Al Pacino gave a great performance as Michael Corleone yet again.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    'Brazil' (1985)

    Terry Gilliam's films have never really stood out to me, but I thought this one looked pretty excellent, and I enjoyed every second of it. I figured it'd be a love or hate kind of film, and I'm definitely in the former category. Bond villain Johnathan Pryce plays an office workers in a dystopian, totalitarian future who daydreams of being a warrior with wings who saves a beautiful woman from creatures, samurais, etc. His real life is humdrum as he is surrounded by people he either doesn't particularly care for, or he hates. But, a simple mistake in this 'perfect' universe sets off a wild turn of events for him, eventually leading him to the same woman from his dreams.

    I thought the set work, the models, the lighting, outfits, cinematography, acting, script, all of it was just top notch. I think that my only big complaint would be that the film does get a bit confusing here and there, but I'm sure that'll buff out with a few more viewings.

    Now I'm going to move on to a bittersweet dramedy that always manages to make me laugh and cry, in honor of the late, great Robin Williams: 'The World's Greatest Dad.'
  • edited August 2014 Posts: 2,081
    Speaking of Terry Gilliam's films... @Creasy, have you seen any of his 1990s trio, The Fisher King, 12 Monkeys and Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas? I liked them. :)
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    @Tuulia,

    Sabrina is an excellent choice. It's quickly become one of my favourite romantic comedies ever.
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    Suspiria
    Zombie Flesh Eaters
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    The evil dead trilogy

    Ranking
    1. Army of darkness (funniest)
    2. The evil dead (scariest)
    3. Evil dead 2 (a mix of scares and laughs)
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @Tuulia, I've seen both '12 Monkeys' and 'Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas,' but it's been a very long time. I do remember enjoying both of them, though! :)

    After liking 'Brazil,' I have interest in seeing his new film, 'The Zero Theorem.'
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    The Mummy Returns (2001)

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    There are probably a lot of good reasons why this film doesn't deserve the credit I give it, but I can't help it: I'm a huge fan of The Mummy Returns! Many characters and situations that were set up beautifully in the first film all come back. The main cast is back too, and I always appreciate that. The Mummy Returns also introduces Freddie Boath, who in my opinion does very well for a 10 year old. And of course we get one of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's very first forays into theatrical cinema and his career has blossomed pretty well since. Overall, I find the acting in The Mummy Returns decent to say the least.

    I love the story of this film, even if it is gruesomely OTT. But I must admit I find it so much more engaging than that of The Mummy. While far-fetched at times, it's also more original IMO than what the previous film had to offer. The action is just stunning. Sword fights, grand sand battles, high-octane bus rides through London, loud gun fights, ... the energy of The Mummy Returns really peaks at times. The graphics are occasionally downright incredible; even Imhotep's mummy soldiers seem so much more agile and kinetic than in the previous film.

    But I must admit that the key to my enthusiasm for this film is really Alan Silvestri. I'm overall a big Silvestri fan. I feel like he's often underrated. His scores for Back To The Future, Predator (2), Forrest Gump, Contact, Captain America, The Avengers, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Abyss, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life and many more, are in heavy rotation on my music system. For once I'm glad good old Jerry Goldsmith wasn't back for the sequel: Silvestri brings so much more to the Mummy game. His themes throughout The Mummy Returns' score are old-fashioned but they bring an operatic power that truly fits the film I think. Such great thrills - I can't get enough of them. One moment in particular, when the air ship floats amidst the pyramids at sunset, is where I think Silvestri is at his best. He takes me back to the days of Lawrence Of Arabia and such great classics.

    So at the risk of overstating my fandom for The Mummy Returns, and even more so at the risk of making this film look much better than it probably is, I can safely say it's my favourite in the series, sometimes silly but almost always great fun, pumping the adrenaline through my veins as if it were a roller-coaster ride. I love visiting this world, I love being immersed in this adventure.

    5/5
  • edited August 2014 Posts: 2,081
    Creasy47 wrote: »
    @Tuulia, I've seen both '12 Monkeys' and 'Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas,' but it's been a very long time. I do remember enjoying both of them, though! :)

    After liking 'Brazil,' I have interest in seeing his new film, 'The Zero Theorem.'

    Well then, I think you need to see The Fisher King...

  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @Tuulia, it sounds excellent, I'm going to have to watch it very soon, then. It might be a hard watch, as it also has Robin Williams and seems to be about suicide. Off that, I watched 'The World's Greatest Dad' last night, one of his most underrated films, I feel. Hilarious and sad, all at the same time.
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    @Creasy, it isn't about suicide, but it is kinda heart-breaking at times. In the end it's still a positive story. I'd say it is about surviving guilt, surviving tragic events, helping, and healing. At the end I'd expect you'd feel uplifted rather than miserable. - Unless you feel the timing right now isn't suitable, in which case wait a bit.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @Tuulia, sounds good! I could use a pick-me-up kind of film, so I might check it out after I get home tonight.
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    The Departed

    It's a great movie by common standards but ain't a masterpiece as Goodfellas or Casino. Also the female character (by Vera Farmiga) isn't that interesting or complex as Karen Hill or Ginger.
    What I want to watch in the original trilogy Internal Affairs.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    The Mummy Returns (2001)
    One of my all time favourites!
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    chrisisall wrote: »
    DarthDimi wrote: »
    The Mummy Returns (2001)
    One of my all time favourites!

    Glad to know, @chrisisall :-). What do you like about the film?
  • edited August 2014 Posts: 1,817
    Birdleson wrote: »
    0013 wrote: »
    The Departed

    It's a great movie by common standards but ain't a masterpiece as Goodfellas or Casino. Also the female character (by Vera Farmiga) isn't that interesting or complex as Karen Hill or Ginger.
    What I want to watch in the original trilogy Internal Affairs.

    You want to see Scorsese's masterpieces check out RAGING BULL and TAXI DRIVER.

    I saw Raging Bull. It was ok but I didn't go nuts about it. Taxi Driver is pending for me.
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    The Nightcomers (1971)

    This is based on the characters from The Turn of The Screw/The Innocents (1961) (both a good book and movie but very disturbing). The story is set up to be a prequel to the Innocents, but The Nightcomers and the 1961 movie couldn't have less in common. The characters are completely different, it's just that the basic elements are the same. So while watching this, I tried to forget about that original story and just view this as an independent tale. I expected to dislike this, but I was pleasently surprised. There's beautiful cinematography and great performances by Marlon Brando (one of his lesser-known roles) and Stephanie Beacham. Some of the bdsm scenes are unnecessary in my opinion, but I think the rest of the movie makes up for that.
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    Birdleson wrote: »
    0013 wrote: »
    Birdleson wrote: »
    0013 wrote: »
    The Departed



    It's a great movie by common standards but ain't a masterpiece as Goodfellas or Casino. Also the female character (by Vera Farmiga) isn't that interesting or complex as Karen Hill or Ginger.
    What I want to watch in the original trilogy Internal Affairs.

    You want to see Scorsese's masterpieces check out RAGING BULL and TAXI DRIVER.

    I saw Raging Bull. It was ok but I didn't go nuts about it. Taxi Driver is pending for me.

    To me, RAGING BULL is one of the top ten films ever made.

    DeNiro gives the best ever performance I've ever seen. He's simply sensational. The supporting cast, and particularly Pesci, are also outstanding.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    The evil dead trilogy

    Ranking
    1. Army of darkness (funniest)
    2. The evil dead (scariest)
    3. Evil dead 2 (a mix of scares and laughs)

    Switch Army Of Darkness with Evil Dead 2, and that's how I would rank them.

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    I thought that I had this film pegged early on, I didn't.


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