Re: The Movie House - Part 9

by El Gunner Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:55 pm

Saw Hacksaw Ridge yesterday. 3.5/5

Best part: the cinematography has to be up there as one of the best I have seen from the war genre. Some of the war stunts were also original and refreshing. Basically the second half of the film is 4.5/5 while the first half is nothing but generic and mediocre. Garfield while not tremendous is easily the best thing acting wise.

Worst part: nothing more than a oh-we-have-to-glorify-our-war-heroes American movie. I also think the way the film was portraying the faith angle it came off borderline pro-religious.

by Freeza Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:55 pm

He's at stage 2 of 3 now imo

Stage 1 = Teenage heartthrob and mainstream notice (The notebook)
Stage 2 = great actor of a generation
Stage 3 = superstardom. He hasn't reached it yet. The point where he headlines a super successful commercial movie and combines it with the first two steps.

Not many actors become superstars, but I think he'll get there with Blade Runner

by Katy Perry Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:02 pm

Glory wrote:Yea I forgot. Babadook was an Australian film, my bad. (But I am wondering how could I in the first place, especially considering there was even a specific scene in it of that kid making a weapon with a cricket bat lol)

Shining was brilliant imo. It was more a psychological thriller. The way that film was made its so fkin creepy.

Talking of psychological thrillers there was one film tho that kinda scarred me for life lol. Funny Games, the original German one, not its Hollywood remake. It was disturbing to say the very least. Haneke is one goddamn sonofabiatch.
For those who havent experienced it, highly recommending it. Check it out. Its kind of a masterpiece.

It's a genre I enjoy, I will watch Funny Games and get back at you. I recommend you Jacob's ladder in case you haven't seen it.

by Glory Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:24 pm

Havent seen Jacob's ladder. Have heard about it tho. Thanks for reminding me. Smile

by Glory Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:18 pm

Train to Busan (2016)
8/10
Really really good. Koreans!! :bow:

Thats how you make a solid zombie movie. Enjoyed it. One helluva ride.

SPOILER:

Drama might feel a bit over the top at times but hey thats how Asians generally prefer to do it lol and I dont think anyone can fault us for that. Because when it works (most of the time) some truly memorable films are the result, like that epic Grave of the Firefiles for one.
Heard Hollywood is remaking it. Rolling Eyes

Inb4 some pleb direct it and cast some jobbers in the corresponding roles and turn this into a pile of crap.

by Firenze Thu Jan 19, 2017 2:47 am

Finally watched Arrival. Good movie, also probably one of the most overrated of the last few years hmm

by Kaladin Thu Jan 19, 2017 2:48 am

Agreed

by El Gunner Thu Jan 19, 2017 2:51 am

booooo

by CBarca Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:25 am

by McAgger Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:25 am

Arrival is 8.8/10 in my ratings which makes it best rated 2016 film (still haven't seen La La Land). You plebs need to get with the program.

by Kaladin Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:38 am

La La Land probably the best movie since Wolf of Wall Street

by McAgger Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:49 am

Interstellar was after WOWS you pos.

by McAgger Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:50 am

Also Whiplash :bow:

Top 10 favorite all time.

by Kaladin Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:54 am

Completely forgot about Intersteller

1. Intersteller
2. WOWS
3. La La Land
4. Gone Girl
5. Whiplash
6. Mad Max
7. Grand Budapest Hotel
8. Argo
9. Room
10. Nightcrawler

by Kaladin Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:54 am

....

189. Birdman

by McAgger Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:02 pm

Very good list but Prisoners, Sicario, The Martian, Spotlight, Ex Machina, Her, Edge of Tomorrow are all missing. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few more.

by Kaladin Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:06 pm

There's room for so much more, just listed the first that came to my mind

by Glory Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:12 pm

Agreed La la land could very well easily qualify in a top 10 films of the last 5 years. It was SO GOOD!! Proud

by El Gunner Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:20 pm

Did I miss something, when did The Wolf of Wall Street become a great Laughing

It was a fun movie, but let's leave it at that. Fury Road is miiiiiiles better than it, and up there with Inception, Black Swan, Blue Valentine, Drive, Inside Llewyn Davis, Prisoners, Gone Girl, Interstellar and Her as the best of the decade thus far.

by Firenze Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:50 am

I actually liked Arrival more than Interstellar. Interstellar was the biggest disappointment this decade for me. Was so hyped for it but ended up being pretty mediocre to me. It was well shot though. Just quite boring.

Super hyped for Nolan's Dunkirk though

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:53 am

El Gunner wrote:Did I miss something, when did The Wolf of Wall Street become a great

It was a fun movie, but let's leave it at that. Fury Road is miiiiiiles better than it, and up there with Inception, Black Swan, Blue Valentine, Drive, Inside Llewyn Davis, Prisoners, Gone Girl, Interstellar and Her as the best of the decade thus far.

Opinions lad, i think it's great so i won't leave it at that IMO. hmm

Also Inception is massively overrated IMO.

by Freeza Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:56 am

ES wrote:Completely forgot about Intersteller

1. Intersteller
2. WOWS
3. La La Land
4. Gone Girl
5. Whiplash
6. Mad Max
7. Grand Budapest Hotel
8. Argo
9. Room
10. Nightcrawler

Completely forgot about it probably means something. No need to keep up this facade, bruh.

by Kaladin Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:56 am

Get out with that trash post, how was Interstellar a disappointment? Because thye had to explain some science stuff? People need to get that exposition pole out of their anuses.

Biggest disappointment of the decade rofl

GTFO

by Freeza Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:00 am

Most overrated movies of the last decade?

Theory of Everything
The Danish Girl
The VVitch
The King's Speech... seriously how did that movie win awards
American Hustle (my no.1 of all time).
Boyhood

by M99 Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:08 am

Argo. How that won Best Picture is beyond me.

by Freeza Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:11 am

My top 10 of the decade is probably this

1. Nightcrawler (2014)
2. Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
3. Her (2013)
4. Mad Max (2015)
5. Jagten/The Hunt (2012)
6. Whiplash (2014)
7. Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
8. Gone Girl (2014)
9. The Social Network (2010)
10. Steve Jobs/The Force Awakens (2015)

All are interchangeable depending on mood etc though. All 5/5 films for me.

Honorable mentions:
12 Years A Slave
Guardians Of The Galaxy
The Way Way Back
The Master
Spotlight
Rush
Man of Steel
The Big Short
Prisoners

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