What was the last movie you watched?

[Teddy KGB]

The Last Hangman
4/5

[TMS2787]

Originally Posted by MoBb

One of the most underrated movies I've seen. Critics absolutely ripped the hell out of it for being too "shocking" or whatever.

Very well said about Rules Of Attraction, great movie!

The Godfather - 10/10

[TGaucho]

Originally Posted by sweetyouroll

watched Adaptation yesterday. Great movie!

one of my favorites. Charlie Kaufmann is an incredible screenwriter

[PipeandaCrepe]

the protector.

he protects elephants

[oasisfan35]

Originally Posted by MoBb

One of the most underrated movies I've seen. Critics absolutely ripped the hell out of it for being too "shocking" or whatever.

Just saw Black Snake Moan which was average at best. It had all the potential in the world. Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and a great new director in Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) should've been able to make something more powerful IMO, like H&F. The characters were good, but the movie was just too short (and that's at 115 min.). The story of the main characters should've had more build-up so the viewers had more invested in them. The abrupt ending (last 10 minutes) was a major dissapointment too.

Overall, 6/10.

I don't recall critics giving any bad press due to it being shocking, as it wasn't shocking. American Psycho got the brunt of that in regard to Ellis novels into movies. I know this can be said about most film adaptations, but the book is a great read and yes better than the movie. The difficulty I found in enjoying the movie, and the press around it, is that Roger Avary seems to be a huge Ellis fan; and that does not always bode well in productions of work.
Apparently, Avary is still searching for funding a film adaptation of Eliis' Glamorama. That book cannot be made into an R rated movie, and I don't believe Avary's career could take an NC-17. Now I know we live in the age of unedited director's cut crap, but if a film is going to cost as much as he seems to feel it may (and essentially it would) it will need an even bigger return at the box-office.
IMO, the book cannot be made into a film... if you can, read it, I hugely recommend it. I'd also like to see if others agree.
As for Ellis novels into film, I would recommend Less Than Zero and American Psycho before Rules as well.

[MoBb]

Originally Posted by oasisfan35

I don't recall critics giving any bad press due to it being shocking, as it wasn't shocking. American Psycho got the brunt of that in regard to Ellis novels into movies. I know this can be said about most film adaptations, but the book is a great read and yes better than the movie. The difficulty I found in enjoying the movie, and the press around it, is that Roger Avary seems to be a huge Ellis fan; and that does not always bode well in productions of work.
Apparently, Avary is still searching for funding a film adaptation of Eliis' Glamorama. That book cannot be made into an R rated movie, and I don't believe Avary's career could take an NC-17. Now I know we live in the age of unedited director's cut crap, but if a film is going to cost as much as he seems to feel it may (and essentially it would) it will need an even bigger return at the box-office.
IMO, the book cannot be made into a film... if you can, read it, I hugely recommend it. I'd also like to see if others agree.
As for Ellis novels into film, I would recommend Less Than Zero and American Psycho before Rules as well.

Shocking may not have been the right choice of word, but they definetely slaughtered it (44% at rottentomatoes). I just think it was too weird for most people, with not one likeable character (which is emphasized in pretty much every review). It's also said there's no real drama, something I completely disagree with. This is one of the few teen movies where I can actually relate to the characters in a real way, in both a good and a bad way. The acting is good, the soundtracks kicks ass, the cinematography is excellent, and the storyline is captivating and entertaining throughout, mixing up the funny and sad in a way that works very well.

I've heard the book is great, but haven't had time to check it out yet. I'll definetely will some time though.

[AlpineValley804]

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - Forgot how amazing this movie was. Everything about it is perfection. 10/10.

[ant_marching41]

Snakes on a Plane- Finally saw it for the first time, and was laughing the whole time. Can't really give it a rating, since it was so rediculous.

[TGaucho]

Originally Posted by ant_marching41

Snakes on a Plane- Finally saw it for the first time, and was laughing the whole time. Can't really give it a rating, since it was so rediculous.

that movie cracked me up. Rating it based on what it was going for, i give it a 10/10.

[PleaseOrAppease]

V for Vendetta 8/10

My tooth realy hurts for some reason.

[ant_marching41]

Originally Posted by TGaucho

that movie cracked me up. Rating it based on what it was going for, i give it a 10/10.

Definitely. I very much enjoyed the time I spent watching it.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by TGaucho

that movie cracked me up. Rating it based on what it was going for, i give it a 10/10.

I saw it in theaters on my birthday, one of the best movie experiences I've ever had in the theater.

[TGaucho]

Originally Posted by bothedmbfan

I saw it in theaters on my birthday, one of the best movie experiences I've ever had in the theater.

niiiice. That's a good birthday movie for sure

[JohnK86]

La Dolce Vita.

[JohnK86]

I also just saw Napoleon Dynamite for the first time...

[Teddy KGB]

.45
4/5

[Hudak-Budak]

Originally Posted by PipeandaCrepe

the protector.

he protects elephants

Tony Jaa is a beast.

Originally Posted by MoBb

Shocking may not have been the right choice of word, but they definetely slaughtered it (44% at rottentomatoes). I just think it was too weird for most people, with not one likeable character (which is emphasized in pretty much every review). It's also said there's no real drama, something I completely disagree with. This is one of the few teen movies where I can actually relate to the characters in a real way, in both a good and a bad way. The acting is good, the soundtracks kicks ass, the cinematography is excellent, and the storyline is captivating and entertaining throughout, mixing up the funny and sad in a way that works very well.

I've heard the book is great, but haven't had time to check it out yet. I'll definetely will some time though.

That's what I love about this. It's not some American Pie everything works out in the end kinda bullshit. It's just like real life: nothing works out as planned, the guy doesn't get the girl (because his cheesey-ass line didn't work), everyone is left miserable. I think I can relate to that more than anything.

[MoBb]

Originally Posted by Hudak-Budak

Tony Jaa is a beast.



That's what I love about this. It's not some American Pie everything works out in the end kinda bullshit. It's just like real life: nothing works out as planned, the guy doesn't get the girl (because his cheesey-ass line didn't work), everyone is left miserable. I think I can relate to that more than anything.

Well put.

But you would think critics had more love for this kind of filmmaking. Guess not.

[Crazy#41]

Astronaut Farmer!

8/10

It's on google video, just type in Astronaut and it'll come up.

[AlpineValley804]

L.A. Confidential - This movie never gets old. 10/10.

[Teddy KGB]

A documentary on Johnny Cash at San Quentin
3/5

[DmBand801]

Clerks - 10/10

[dmbhoosier21]

American Splendor

Love that movie.

[Teddy KGB]

Ed and His Dead Mother
4/5

[Hudak-Budak]

Originally Posted by MoBb

Well put.

But you would think critics had more love for this kind of filmmaking. Guess not.

Critics are idiots. I remember reading that most of them are failed screenwriters who give a lot of bad reviews just so they can show off to studios how they would do it better. Makes sense if it's true.

[cfh72]

Some weird horror flick "The abandoned...."

[Jake]

The Good German.

I actually fell asleep with 10 mins to go, and woke up with about 2 minutes to go, so I lost a bit... but they didn't need to go all b&w and Noir... they should've just told the story without the gimmics.

[Mike_Karp]

In America:

Starring Djimon Hounsou (Gladiator, Blood Diamond)

Creative take on irish immigrants coming to America. Great story, plot depth, and acting. The child actors are incredible. Djimon Hounsou is awesome. So much passion and warmth.

highly recommend.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Mike_Karp

In America:

Starring Djimon Hounsou (Gladiator, Blood Diamond)

Creative take on irish immigrants coming to America. Great story, plot depth, and acting. The child actors are incredible. Djimon Hounsou is awesome. So much passion and warmth.

highly recommend.

that guy is a really good actor. He got jobbed for Blood Diamond.

[oasisfan35]

Originally Posted by Hudak-Budak

Critics are idiots. I remember reading that most of them are failed screenwriters who give a lot of bad reviews just so they can show off to studios how they would do it better. Makes sense if it's true.

I avoid printed (or online) reviews at all costs. I've gotten along just fine with choosing movies that I know exist by following an actor or film-maker or just good-ole' word-of-mouth. Movies, like music have particular nuances that are noticed by the individual so one can really only get the effect if experienced... I don't care if Ebert loved it or hated it, I'll have an opinion when it's over.