He's quite possibly a better actor than Steven Seagal, but only history will be the judge:yawnb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
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He's quite possibly a better actor than Steven Seagal, but only history will be the judge:yawnb:Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
Recent viewings:
Ju-On 1 & 2 (original direct-to-video, 2000): 8/10
Ju-On 1 (theatrical, 2002): 8.5/10
Ju-On 2 (theatrical, 2003): 8.5/10
The Grudge: 8/10
Blues Brothers: 9/10
Some Like It Hot: 10/10
Superman: The Movie: 9/10
He is a better actor than Steven Seagal but that's because Seagal has been making the same film throughout his entire career. Still, nobody can play Steven Seagal like Steven Seagal.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonywalt
What's with the Bruce Willis hate? He's no great actor, I admit, but he's good at what he does, and he's made more than a few good movies: the first three Die Hards (I enjoyed the fourth, but it just wasn't as good as the first three), Sin City, Unbreakable, The Sixth Sense, The Fifth Element, Mercury Rising, The Jackal, and he was especially good in 12 Monkeys.
He was also in the last movie I watched, definitely a 10/10 and one of my all-time favorites, Pulp Fiction.
Has anyone seen the extended version (2002) of Cinema Paridiso?
Liked or disliked it? I'll give you a hint without spoiling. It gives more insight into the Toto and Elena story - which is very good.
"Take Shelter" 10/10 Just go see it. That is all.
I adored this film. I was glad they ended it where they did.Quote:
Originally Posted by Helga
"Drive" 9/10. This movie far exceeded my expectations. I was thinking it was going to be some sort of "Fast & Furious" garbage nonsense action movie. It was not at all. Very fantastic cinema. Not a chase movie. I would compare it to "Heat" but with a young 80s feel. The cinematography is excellent. The acting is stellar all around. The movie doesn't really do the expected thing throughout. The soundtrack is sexy and outstanding; some of it indie 80s, a lot of it new indie experimental. You'll want to download it and play it over and over.
To me it's about a young man alone who finds purpose. Great work from Ryan Gosling (and I've never seen the notebook), Albert Brooks, Ron Perlman, the whole cast. I'm only giving it a 9/10 because I have to see it again to judge whether I can put it up there with something life changing like "2001: A Space Odyssey", or "The Thin Red Line", or "Mulholland Drive". It could certainly be ranked at the level of "No Country For Old Men" or a number of Coen bros movies.
Here's a clip that doesn't reveal much, but it's a better representation than the American released trailers afforded:
http:// http://www.youtube.com/watch...e_gdata_player
just watched 'Guildenstern and Rosencrantz are dead' oh it was so good, I love Tim Roth and this movie was so good their conversations were great and all the Hamlet scenes were so good, it made me want to read Hamlet again.
I also just finished 'Play it again Sam' seen it a bunch of times and loved it every time!
I watched Apocalypse Now Redux last night. It's an excellent film - 8/10, though I'm not sure the additional material added that much to the first cut. Seeing the extras was ok though.
I agree with you, Paul. The original release feels like a well rounded film. The additions weren't necessary, though I guess it's interesting to see how they trimmed it down.
I just finished watching The Squid and the Whale. It was great, I'd give it a 9 or a 10 out of 10. A good movie for a literary person, there are two writers amongst the characters. One pretentious character calls The Metamorphosis "Kafkaesque." Funny stuff.
The original 1985 Fright Night. It was horrific, but not for the reasons they intented. I think some old movies should stay buried.
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn.
8 out of 10.
Lovely animation. First 3D film I've seen, was very impressed with it! Looking forward to seeing more 3D films, I love the sense of depth you get! Shame there aren't many decent ones come out in that format!
Last one I saw was Midnight in Paris, which I didn't care for. Before that we saw The King's Speech. LOVED that one though.
Last new movie I saw was Real Steel in theaters. I thought it was quite good - somewhat predictable and corny, but it's a sports movie, so that's pretty much par for the course. Hugh Jackman's a joy to watch, and the spectacle of seeing robots boxing matters quite a lot, as well.