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Movies You’ve Watched Lately [OT] - 2023
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Billbofet
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This ^^
Watched this with my kids this weekend and we all really enjoyed it. I would say it's probably 20-25 minutes too long.
Good stuff overall.
GeekyDad
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I got about 25 minutes into Argo, and then almost threw up in my mouth. Fuck that piece of shit duckboy, Affleck. I've given him too many chances already. The fucker can probably act, but he'd rather stroke his own ego publicly. How the **** do you turn that story into a fucking hero's tale. Hope his wife face ****s him!
I watched Knock at the Cabin a couple of days ago and it just was not as intense as I thought it should be. I thought most of the actors did a pretty good job but I feel like the camera/filming wasn't shot well enough to show the emotions the people were going through. I was suppose to go see that Cocaine Bear today but failed that. Mostly been watching a lot of Indian or Bollywood films. I'll talk about those later.
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BadBurger
Banned
Cobra (1980-something)
I can't decide if this is a terrible movie or avant-garde beyond its time. It's a parody of 80's movies while being an 80's movie that it parodies.
My favorite part is how this super hard boiled 1950's fashioned cop lives in Spanish Harlem and has a vaulted ceiling apartment in all white and pastel fashion like something out of Scarface.
I can't decide if this is a terrible movie or avant-garde beyond its time. It's a parody of 80's movies while being an 80's movie that it parodies.
My favorite part is how this super hard boiled 1950's fashioned cop lives in Spanish Harlem and has a vaulted ceiling apartment in all white and pastel fashion like something out of Scarface.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I gave it 17 minutes and 27 seconds, and couldn't do any more.
The Green Hornet fucking sucks.
Guess I didn't do enough research.
Yeah that movie sucked
bitbydeath
Member
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Fun first half, but was let down by the second half. Still worth a watch, Daniel is fantastic as Al.
Fun first half, but was let down by the second half. Still worth a watch, Daniel is fantastic as Al.
John Marston
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"Cry Macho"
As much as I love Clint Eastwood this movie was hard to watch as I expected him to fall over and explode into a million pieces.
As much as I love Clint Eastwood this movie was hard to watch as I expected him to fall over and explode into a million pieces.
Doom85
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MaestroMike
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heat
operation fortune: ruse de guerre
operation fortune: ruse de guerre
I don't understand why they made jason statham invincible and his enemies so weak he never broke a sweat in the fight sequences
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GeekyDad
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What dosage does your doctor have you on? I have to watch it, usually, about every six months.
MaestroMike
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saw it on my hulu recommendations and popped it on haven't watched it in a long time which is kinda surprising since I really enjoy seeing de Niro and Pacino work together I've had the irishman and godfather II on replay multiple times I wish they did more movies together. for me the shootout scenes in this is really good can't think of a better movie than this
Valonquar
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Because Jason Statham is like that in every move he's in.
Was real disappointed in Operation Fortune. I guess Guy Richie is just done making great movies, and is just phoning in okayish movies. Snatch, RockNRolla, and Revolver were great, Wrath of Man was downright terrible, The Gentlemen was passable.
BadBurger
Banned
Brightburn (2019)
Stories based on the premise of an evil Superman-like character have been done several times before in comics, and in better and more inventive ways. This simply lacks imagination. The scope and stakes are small. It is loaded with lazy overused tropes. There are a few situations in which the characters behave in absurd, unbelievable ways.
It's fine visually though. Also unafraid of gore, showing what it would probably look like if a being with those kinds of powers attacked fragile, regular-human meat bags.
Overall: meh
Stories based on the premise of an evil Superman-like character have been done several times before in comics, and in better and more inventive ways. This simply lacks imagination. The scope and stakes are small. It is loaded with lazy overused tropes. There are a few situations in which the characters behave in absurd, unbelievable ways.
It's fine visually though. Also unafraid of gore, showing what it would probably look like if a being with those kinds of powers attacked fragile, regular-human meat bags.
Overall: meh
JimmyRustler
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Seen The Whale in cinema yesterday.
That was pretty intense. Would be surprised if Fraser doesn't get an Oscar for it. Hated the kid. So annoying.
That was pretty intense. Would be surprised if Fraser doesn't get an Oscar for it. Hated the kid. So annoying.
BadBurger
Banned
Mandy (2018)
I just finished this one.
Magnificent cinematography. Really acute use of both vivid and muted color and changing perspectives. Its first and third acts are told largely visually à la Beyond the Black Rainbow and The Void. There's bits of allegory sprinkled throughout:
The third act, thanks to actions taken by Cage's character, returns the direction and visual narration back to that of the first - but in an even more surreal and exotic way, going so far as to leave the interpretation of some events up to the viewer.
The best part of the movie is Cage's thunderous and emotional performance. If, like me, you love the completely unhinged and wild Nic Cage he goes all in here at times. Ululations with berserk expressions, random lines of dialog belted out that made me burst out laughing - he really did the thing.
Anyway, it's not a masterpiece or anything, but it should more than entertain fans and I totally see why it was a critical darling in 2018. I just wish I had seen it sooner.
I just finished this one.
Magnificent cinematography. Really acute use of both vivid and muted color and changing perspectives. Its first and third acts are told largely visually à la Beyond the Black Rainbow and The Void. There's bits of allegory sprinkled throughout:
Such as a scene near the end of the first act in which Cage's character is stabbed in his side by a "sacred" knife , much like Christ was by Longinus, shortly before Cage's character is metaphorically reborn.
The second act is told in a more traditional, narrative manner - and they arrive here in an interesting way: it is made obvious, at least to me, that Cage's character is a recovering alcoholic. As the second act begins he retrieves a stashed bottle of vodka and begins chugging it. Despite being mostly aloof and reserved during the first act, the breaking of his sobriety appears to release his true self. He begins raging, wailing, but then centers and becomes more and more focused as the second act proceeds. This is in contrast to how alcoholics typically are, in which a "moment of clarity" during brief stints of soberness bring them to such a calm and aware state. And the direction and tone of the film changes right alongside Cage's new mental state for the remainder of the second act.
The second act is told in a more traditional, narrative manner - and they arrive here in an interesting way: it is made obvious, at least to me, that Cage's character is a recovering alcoholic. As the second act begins he retrieves a stashed bottle of vodka and begins chugging it. Despite being mostly aloof and reserved during the first act, the breaking of his sobriety appears to release his true self. He begins raging, wailing, but then centers and becomes more and more focused as the second act proceeds. This is in contrast to how alcoholics typically are, in which a "moment of clarity" during brief stints of soberness bring them to such a calm and aware state. And the direction and tone of the film changes right alongside Cage's new mental state for the remainder of the second act.
The third act, thanks to actions taken by Cage's character, returns the direction and visual narration back to that of the first - but in an even more surreal and exotic way, going so far as to leave the interpretation of some events up to the viewer.
The best part of the movie is Cage's thunderous and emotional performance. If, like me, you love the completely unhinged and wild Nic Cage he goes all in here at times. Ululations with berserk expressions, random lines of dialog belted out that made me burst out laughing - he really did the thing.
Anyway, it's not a masterpiece or anything, but it should more than entertain fans and I totally see why it was a critical darling in 2018. I just wish I had seen it sooner.
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bitbydeath
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Much better than I expected, easily Jordan’s best movie, IMO.
nightmare-slain
Gold Member
those gun sounds
i'd love to see this movie in cinema or somewhere with a good sound set up.
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BadBurger
Banned
those gun sounds
That movie has so many great small moments. Like when Val's character is walking away from the final bank robbery towards the get away car smiling, but spots the cops across the street, and in .05 seconds reverts into war mode and goes absolutely HAM.
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Striking Distance (1993)
From the director of Road House. First time hearing of this one, and took a chance despite the poor IMDb rating, in honor of Bruce Willis and Tom Sizemore. It’s actually not bad at all. Sarah Jessica Parker has good chemistry with Willis and there are some intense, well-choreographed chase sequences. May have been tired and derivative at the time of release but it’s good old-fashioned fun now.
Andyliini
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Creed III
Watched this in theater two weeks ago. The films was good, but did not reach the highs of the second film. Around the the same level as the first film, but this one doesn't have Stallone in it. That could be plus or a minus depending of if you like him or not. The film is pretty predictable, and follows the usual story beats of previous Rocky-films. Actors are good, but Jordan's direction can get a bit too dramatic at some points. The films also takes it's time to get going, the second half on the other hand chugged along nicely.
Watched this in theater two weeks ago. The films was good, but did not reach the highs of the second film. Around the the same level as the first film, but this one doesn't have Stallone in it. That could be plus or a minus depending of if you like him or not. The film is pretty predictable, and follows the usual story beats of previous Rocky-films. Actors are good, but Jordan's direction can get a bit too dramatic at some points. The films also takes it's time to get going, the second half on the other hand chugged along nicely.
Hugare
Gold Member
The Whale
Amazing movie. Wasnt very hyped for it because I didnt enjoy Mother, tho I loved Requiem and Black Swan from Aronofsky. Wasnt disapointed.
Fraser acting was superb. Felt like the dialogue was a bit too melodramatic, but everyone were perfect in their roles.
What really got to me was the ending. Freaking fantastic. Have been listening to the soundtrack for days. Cried my hearts out. One of the best endings that I've ever seen, imo.
Highly recomended.
Amazing movie. Wasnt very hyped for it because I didnt enjoy Mother, tho I loved Requiem and Black Swan from Aronofsky. Wasnt disapointed.
Fraser acting was superb. Felt like the dialogue was a bit too melodramatic, but everyone were perfect in their roles.
What really got to me was the ending. Freaking fantastic. Have been listening to the soundtrack for days. Cried my hearts out. One of the best endings that I've ever seen, imo.
Highly recomended.
Men_in_Boxes
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Ce'Nedra
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Honestly, is hard to surpass Ivan Drago’s son. Is like movies after the second are side-quests/combats.
nightmare-slain
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An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl)
Seen it at the oscars. Don't understand Irish gaelic so had to watch it with subtitles. It wasn't bad but didn't see what was so good about it. Maybe I need to watch it again.
Going to watch The Whale tomorrow and The Banshees of Inisherin tomorrow.
Seen it at the oscars. Don't understand Irish gaelic so had to watch it with subtitles. It wasn't bad but didn't see what was so good about it. Maybe I need to watch it again.
Going to watch The Whale tomorrow and The Banshees of Inisherin tomorrow.
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nightmare-slain
Gold Member
Watched "Fall" on Netflix. Wasn't bad but a bit bare bones.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
Dragged on concrete - Mel Gibson leads and the movie starts very slow and never really picks up, but the slow burn is really good. There are some characters that you never know who they are. Film is violent and some weird backstory given for characters that just show up for a minute. But overall it was interesting. My interest built as the movie went on.
Bone Tomahawk and Brawl in Cell Block 99 next.
AJUMP23
Parody of actual AJUMP23
I will check it out. I want to see SHAZAM and D&D this week so we shall see.
Grildon Tundy
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S Craig Zahler movies remind me of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad. Pulpy slow burns with interesting characters that you really get to know. Takes time to indulge mundanity, which serves to make the heightened-reality stuff strangely relatable. When shit hits the fan for the characters, you empathize with them. They're like the best kinds of horror movies in that way. The extended bank robbery scene in Dragged On Concrete, for example.
I'll watch anything that guy makes
I'll watch anything that guy makes
Sidney Prescott
Member
Incredible animated film. The visuals even hold up to today's standards for me. If you're a Cyberpunk genre fan, this is definitely a must-watch.
bitbydeath
Member
This was great, best action movie I’ve seen in a long time. Planning a re-watch soon. 10/10.
Andyliini
Member
Shazam: Fury of the Gods
I liked the first Shazam when it released back in 2019, but was a little bit surprised that it was not a hit, especially after smash-hit Aquaman. This sequel was greenlit quickly, but it took some time to actually release the film. Now it released with no fanfare, and the audience has no interest for it. It's a shame, as it is a fun film, although very basic superhero film. It has a lot of CGI. of course, but it never bothered me, as most of it was well done, and looked good. Especially when the film had "only" 100 million for it's production budget. The story itself is not as good as it's predecessor, and takes some time to get going. Once it get's going though, the roller coaster does not end until the very end of the film.
I know I laughed way too much on some jokes, especially the auto-written letter joke. I'll grab a blu-ray once this releases, had fun, but the movie is clearly old-school, like somethin Marvel has been doing ofr about 10 years.
I liked the first Shazam when it released back in 2019, but was a little bit surprised that it was not a hit, especially after smash-hit Aquaman. This sequel was greenlit quickly, but it took some time to actually release the film. Now it released with no fanfare, and the audience has no interest for it. It's a shame, as it is a fun film, although very basic superhero film. It has a lot of CGI. of course, but it never bothered me, as most of it was well done, and looked good. Especially when the film had "only" 100 million for it's production budget. The story itself is not as good as it's predecessor, and takes some time to get going. Once it get's going though, the roller coaster does not end until the very end of the film.
I know I laughed way too much on some jokes, especially the auto-written letter joke. I'll grab a blu-ray once this releases, had fun, but the movie is clearly old-school, like somethin Marvel has been doing ofr about 10 years.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
This was great, best action movie I’ve seen in a long time. Planning a re-watch soon. 10/10.
This was a surprise for me
Absolutely loved it
There should be a John Wick/Nobody/Ladybug crossover
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ProgenitorCastle
Banned
National Treasure, Spiderman (2002), Finding Nemo come to mind
GeekyDad
Member
Watched The Untouchables again because...
Probably still my favorite De Palma movie, and probably his best movie in my opinion. It's probably one of the best comic-book movies that isn't based on a comic, but rather on a true story. But it plays out almost exactly like a great comic-book series. The scenes are even compacted into these wonderful little vignettes.
As much as I love Heat, I think this is the better movie for its respective genre. A perfect masterpiece.
Probably still my favorite De Palma movie, and probably his best movie in my opinion. It's probably one of the best comic-book movies that isn't based on a comic, but rather on a true story. But it plays out almost exactly like a great comic-book series. The scenes are even compacted into these wonderful little vignettes.
As much as I love Heat, I think this is the better movie for its respective genre. A perfect masterpiece.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Watched The Untouchables again because...
Probably still my favorite De Palma movie, and probably his best movie in my opinion. It's probably one of the best comic-book movies that isn't based on a comic, but rather on a true story. But it plays out almost exactly like a great comic-book series. The scenes are even compacted into these wonderful little vignettes.
As much as I love Heat, I think this is the better movie for its respective genre. A perfect masterpiece.
I watched it recently
Best Iconic Part is
The Train Station scene with the Baby Carriage going down the stairs
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