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I last saw I, Robot. The character development was decent, the plot was intriguing, the underlying messages of struggle to overcome and artificial intelligence were interesting. I'd say that parts of it were understandably cliche and some of the action a bit silly, though overall it was watchable.
I'd give it a 7 or so out of ten.
Hurlyburly
Kevin Spacey and Sean Penn are excellent... highly underrated movie!
Wow Den, I'm so damn missed that movie...I never knew that Spacey and Penn have shared a movie...I'll look for the dvd rite away.
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Originally Posted by subterranean
A Tokyo Story: True cinematic classic. Even though it was made in '53, the ideas about future shock and the relations between generations are as timely as ever. Sad and beautiful in story, poetic in cinematography. Ozu shoots damn well near the entire film at waist level which is a bit disorienting at first. Later we feel more and more like we've been invited to quietly sit on the floor and watch the private moments of this family.
I give it an 8.
Okay, okay, I admit, some friends and I saw a modern cartoon yesterday at a theater: Pixar's The Incredibles. I felt surprised, however, by how funny some of its parts seemed; it has humor for an audience of all ages, and with amazing animation. Its plot, however, seemed predictable, despite a few odd turns here and there. My rating: 7/10.
Heh, what is wrong with modern cartoons? Mono, don't be embarassed! I find Pixar's digital animation incredible. Hope you and your 'friends' had lots of fun! :D
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I think you did a serious crime there..;)
Yes, dearest, my 'friends' and I had a wonderful time (you did, right?). And I loved the movie too; I find myself rarely seeing cartoons, let along digital animation, but almost always enjoying them - this one, especially.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psyche
A few days ago I actually went to the cinema, wow. It was The Incredibles. It was funny :D, was laughing my butt off all the time.
Last night, I did not exactly see a movie, but a laser show (of symmetrical, colorful, and mind-bending lasers) inside a giant planetarium dome, featuring the music of Radiohead (oh, subT will be so jealous!). The show did not precisely have a screen, but the planetarium extends high in a dome-shape building; one could feel floating through space, cruising on a Mobïus Strip, and/or walking on a 3-dimensional plane while lasers dance to the Radiohead music.
For other Radiohead fans, the songlist proceeded thus:
2+2=5
the bends
You
high and dry
packt like sardines in a crushed tin box
pyramid song
karma police
There There
paranoid android
electioneering
For the second time in my life I saw "Taxi Driver by Martin Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro and cutie Jodie Foster. I first saw this movie when I was in elementary school. 'Tis, an awesome movie. Well I can say that it's my kind of movie. Very provocative and inspiring I should say. 5 :thumbs_up:
And oh yes, I also watched The Shining by Kubrick :D. I never finished the novel cause I found it boring ;). Since I bought the DVD, I could see the extras of Making of the Shining by Vivian Kubrick, quite interesting as well.
I give it 3 :thumbs_up .
*if you've seen this elsewhere, ignore. ;)
i just watched this fantastic movie: Pauline and Paulette. it's about two sisters, and the best one i've seen in absolutely ages. flemish with english subtitles. i loved it! pauline's mentally slow but the most beautiful heart, and her sister dies; she's passed on to her other sisters - not to say more but i recommend it like no other movie i've seen in ages.
i give it a 9. my only complaint is that it finished.
Watched The Phantom of The Opera last night... Being the first non-cartoon/animated movie I have seen in the cinema in the last 5 years, it had certain charms of course... and the fact that 'The Phantom' is one of my favorite musical pieces. Regardless, it is a beautifully made movie. The only complaint I have is that I miss the original artists who sang like Sarah Brightman. The singing was still very good but I think I will always long for Ms.Brightman's angelic voice in 'The Phantom'.
Overall a very good movie and an excellent mosical: 9/10!
saw Hotel Rwanda today. shattering. beautiful and awfulawfulawful. the worst scene was the car in the fog. i knew immediately what was happening and clutched my friend's arm. the best was what any reviewer would tell you: it was an amazing feat for one hotel manager to "house over a thousand Tutsis refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda."
thank goodness it's PG-13.
i can't even begin to rate this. i would just say it's a must see. and i'm so glad i was with a friend. it's probably the most important, riveting movie i will see in this lifetime. i could barely walk right when it ended; it is that powerful.
here's what CNN has to say about it, as well as a page from rogerebert.com
*by the by, the very attractive Jean Reno (The Professional) is in this.
I debated with myself whether to post this, but last night I watched But I'm a Cheerleader - amazing what boredom and cabin fever (from being trapped in from an ice storm) will drive one's actions. I admit of the film's hilarious references to stereotypes against teenagers, cheerleaders, and homosexuality; in conclusion, the theme did have something to say about gay rights with comformation to society vs. non-conformation, but by the oddest means.
I rate it 4/10.