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[Reckoner]

Watched the second part of Nymphomaniac.

It disappointed me a bit this time. It got kind of messy.

The sex scenes started being repetitive, even though it slowed down, and the movie gained a surprisingly too serious tone. The first part was definitely more cohesive and enjoyable. I didn't like the fact that some interesting themes were just left hanging and Lars Von Trier kept new themes coming without spending enough time analysing what was previous brought to the table.

That scene where Joe just went

Spoiler

full on destructive

could have taken a bit more time. Probably, it was cut and it all will gain better momentum when we see the full vision of the director.

Overall, it is a good movie. When I saw scissors I almost panicked (Antichrist memories). There were some things that Von Trier took from his previous films; some of Dogville and Antichrist lessons are reviewed here.

 

[jakncoke]

Let me wiki that for you.

It's always interesting to read about things like this.

Interesting, Just seen this the other day. Found it decent enough

 

[The Culture Vulture]

Behind The Candelabra (Soderbergh, 2013) - 3/5

It's both surprising and not so after having seen this film that most of the praise has gone to Michael Douglas' portrayal of Liberace; yes it's a showy role and a wonderful impersonation, but it reminded me of another very well regarded performance from the last year - Jared Leto's turn in Dallas Buyers Club. Both are excellent physical transformations that, for me, only really hit late in the game.

Here its on his deathbed, where he professes that he doesn't want to just be remembered as a vain old queen. Douglas really hits the emotional notes that are lacking in what is still a very good performance up until then (and both a selfish and unselfish role; Douglas grabs your attention and commands scenes, but shows off the effects of aging on his body, naked throughout).

Matt Damon however is fantastic in a role that demands all the emotional heft; he's asked to play different notes throughout, from naive to commanding, to drug addict to sober and remorseful, and nails them all while undergoing subtle but excellent prosthetic work. The two have an undeniable chemistry which is strengthened by the brave decision to commit physically, and the film works best when the two are allowed to emote fully, instead of when it's just comfortable to show Liberace being Liberace.

Soderbergh is as clean visually as ever, but there's less assured work when it comes to the editing and pacing; everything's a little disjointed and repetitive, hopping from scene to wonderfully designed scene (the set design and production values really are lovely) and coming to a conclusion all too quickly.

Definitely worth watching because of a pair of very strong performances, and it refuses to take sides with either Liberace or Scott, but there's very little emotion through the film save for Damon's best efforts.

How do you not mention Rob Lowe? Not much screen time but he was insanely good in this.

 

[Wilbur]

How do you not mention Rob Lowe? Not much screen time but he was insanely good in this.

Fuck yeah, he was funny. He didn't even have to had said anything and I would have laughed.

 

[Orlandu84]

A solid animated film in every respect. Great voice acting, top notch visuals, and a compelling plot made the movie a lot of fun to watch. I did not expect this movie to end the way that it did, and that is unusual for me since I can typically guess where movies are going. In comparison with Nolan's "The Dark Knight Returns," I actually found this ending better and more fitting. Anyone who likes Batman and superheroes should watch this film.

 

[Arkos]

This movie is soo slow but SOO awesome, especially once the tension ratchets up. Luckily I flipped to it in the beginning of the Jupiter mission so I skipped the slow parts lol.

Spoiler

Open the pod bay door HAL

I just realized: "intermission." Lol get it?

 

[bud]

This movie is soo slow but SOO awesome, especially once the tension ratchets up. Luckily I flipped to it in the beginning of the Jupiter mission so I skipped the slow parts lol.

Spoiler

Open the pod bay door HAL

haha

arkos please no

 

[Arkos]

haha

arkos please no

Haha I know it's blasphemy but I really just want to see HAL, don't feel like sitting down for the whole thing

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

...

 

[big ander]

^I'm just not even gonna touch the above

Kaep said he has the feb thread and will post it soon by the way.

 

[jakncoke]

Oh boy..

On a positive note, I got to rewatch Dirty Mary Crazy Larry today and Feb 1st additions to Netflix seem to be pretty good selection.

 

[Arkos]

...

^I'm just not even gonna touch the above

Oh boy..

Man are you all that offended that I was glad that I flipped to 2001 once they were already on the Jupiter mission (I assume Charles Foster Kane was, but all three of you)? I was just looking for something to watch in the background, sorry Saturday morning isn't the time when I can devote my full attention to an entire Kubrick film. I was just glad to get to watch my favorite part of the movie.

 

[dcelw540]

Justice League: War
This is what I would want in a live action Justice League movie, it blends the heroes in a cool way and the action is non-stop. I mean that legit, every 5 minutes something is blowing up or getting destroyed. My grips is the dialogue is sometimes off while other times it's incredible funny. I also wish their were different types of generic enemies they are all the same! My final problem was the ending, it ended pretty irrupt or you think (they're going to finally say what they are!) But nope.

Overall I loved the movie, it had great one liners, decent voice acting and the action was incredible.
9/10

 

[jakncoke]

Man are you all that offended that I was glad that I flipped to 2001 once they were already on the Jupiter mission (I assume Charles Foster Kane was, but all three of you)? I was just looking for something to watch in the background, sorry Saturday morning isn't the time when I can devote my full attention to an entire Kubrick film. I was just glad to get to watch my favorite part of the movie.

To correct your sins you must sit through and watch all Going Overboard ( the adam sandler one)

 

[Arkos]

To correct your sins you must sit through and watch all Going Overboard ( the adam sandler one)

That's what we call "cruel and unusual punishment"

 

[big ander]

I skimmed, thought it was your first watch and didn't see it was just on tv

 

[Arkos]

I skimmed, thought it was your first watch and didn't see it was just on tv

I definitely see how it could have been interpreted like that now, my bad. Don't worry everybody I've seen it many times. It always makes you want to talk about it though

I'd forgotten how long the final trippy sequence was. I wish you would have seen the aliens though

Spoiler

IM KIDDING

 

[Daniel B·]

The final few scenes in Nebraska really made the movie for me, but the decision to shoot the film in an ultra-grainy format was totally wrong, imo, as I reckon the numerous mid-west landscape shots would have looked way better if they were crystal clear. I have no issue with the artistic choice of shooting in black and white.

 

[Linius]

A Hijacking (Kapringen)

A very sober Danish film about a hijacked ship taken by a group of Somali pirates. Comparisons with Captain Philips are easily made here because they both deal with modern piracy by Somalis hijacking ships passing by their coast. But that's really the only thing these films actually have in common. A Hijacking is a psychological drama focusing on all people who take part in this hijacking. We get to see the company men at home dealing with the issue by talking to the press and family of the ships crew. For the biggest part we follow how they negotiate with the pirates on board of the ship. But the film also shows how the crew is handeling the situation and mostly how they're influenced by everything that is happening to them. Especially Pilou Asbaek as the ships cook and Soren Malling as the company's CEO stand out by their great acting. The pirates how ever are a bit one dimensional. They are present and make you remember the fact that danger is just around the corner but none of them really gets the space to show himself. Except for translator Omar who does the negotiations on behalf of the pirates. And despite the film not being very long some parts of it did give me the feeling it was going like forever. All in all the film did capture a compelling story about a hijacking for me by focusing so much on the characters and their behaviour instead of action.

8/10

 

[TheKaeptain]

Thread will be up later on tonight.

 

[Femmeworth]

Last Vegas

So goddamn dull.

 

[TheKaeptain]

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