What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

[Shalot]

Hi Shalot,
please give me a break - it was late and I had brain freeze I did keep thinking - Matthew McC something or the other - well, I was close, but no cigar. Yes, and he was so pumped in this film - nice biceps and toned arms and he worked out all the time - beautiful bod...very cute indeed. Did he play the bongos in this film? if he did I did not notice - maybe I was sleeping then Heck, you mean I missed naked, too

I agree - "Two for the Money" - about a 5 is right! Someone suggested it who was getting films in my library and he seemed to have good taste in films. I won't listen to him ever again. I should have known - he loved "Gangs of New York" and I hated that film.

Shalot, Gee, never heard of "Frailty" - who is in it?

Janine, you crack me up! There was a news report that the police were called to his home because of noise complaint, and there he was playing the bongos naked or something...his mug shot is on the internet.

And you would think that Two For the Money would be good with Al Pacino (Matthew McSomething is eye candy and I have seen more than one of his movies, but he is no Al Pacino ~ I don't know who is), but it was not good.

Frailty is a mystery movie with a twist ending and Matthew McSomething is in it with Bill Paxton. Keep in mind I was younger when I saw it, and despite what they say about 18 being the age of adulthood I think it's more around 23 or so. So if you do watch it and think it's stupid, just remember that I am saying it's good based on my memory of seeing it many years ago.

[Adolescent09]

Just saw The Prestige

10/10. This film easily transcended my highest expectations in both the delivery of performance (especially Hugh Jackman) and the joyride of twists in the plot. It begins with the simple error of a magic play involving a caged underwater trick which results in the demise of a woman-- the lover of Hugh Jackman's character. As a variety of plot holes form, are covered and new ones form to supplant the old, the tragic opening scenes gain more understandability and convey the true darkness of human wants and the lengths to which man is willing to go in order to reach initial glorification.

This is a great source of entertainment for people of all ages (although the presentation is rated pg-13) and will keep even a prudent audience of mysteries guessing until the closing scene.

[Janine]

Just saw The Prestige

10/10. This film easily transcended my highest expectations in both the delivery of performance (especially Hugh Jackman) and the joyride of twists in the plot. It begins with the simple error of a magic play involving a caged underwater trick which results in the demise of a woman-- the lover of Hugh Jackman's character. As a variety of plot holes form, are covered and new ones form to supplant the old, the tragic opening scenes gain more understandability and convey the true darkness of human wants and the lengths to which man is willing to go in order to reach initial glorification.

This is a great source of entertainment for people of all ages (although the presentation is rated pg-13) and will keep even a prudent audience of mysteries guessing until the closing scene.

Adol, how are you doing? I haven't seen you lately, but then again, I have not been in 'Recent Poem' thread for sometime, so busy in Lawrence thread and the book of the month, which I am now reading.
Thanks for this enlightening review on "The Prestige". I heard this film is excellent. Now I have to see it since your recommend it. I like the review you wrote; I love films with twists and intricate plots. I hope my library has it in by now, so I can see it soon. I love to keep guessing till the closing scene so I should like this film very much. Your write up really got me interested. Thanks!

[Janine]

Janine, you crack me up! There was a news report that the police were called to his home because of noise complaint, and there he was playing the bongos naked or something...his mug shot is on the internet.

And you would think that Two For the Money would be good with Al Pacino (Matthew McSomething is eye candy and I have seen more than one of his movies, but he is no Al Pacino ~ I don't know who is), but it was not good.

Frailty is a mystery movie with a twist ending and Matthew McSomething is in it with Bill Paxton. Keep in mind I was younger when I saw it, and despite what they say about 18 being the age of adulthood I think it's more around 23 or so. So if you do watch it and think it's stupid, just remember that I am saying it's good based on my memory of seeing it many years ago.

So Shallot, are you some kind of groupie(?), knowing the inside details on Matthew McSomething and his bongos ? I will have to check out that mug shot on the net - is he clad, or no, and is he revealing his bongo drums? Note: I added 'drums', don't want to get in trouble on here. So funny - I have to see that photo Yes, very nice eye-candy but he is no Pacino. Only Pacino is Pacino!!! No I though it seriously was not good - mostly due to lacking no focus. Could have been good, but in the end I thought - who cares about any of these characters anyway - they just rip off the public and prey on gamlerholics (?)....sad....the almighty dollar surely reigns in their world, with no trace of moral responsibility. It left a bad impression on me about sports betting. I was not aware it was such high stakes, or that it broke so many people.

[Adolescent09]

Hello, Janine. I've noticed your lack of participance in the poetry section and I'm going to scold you for it eventualy. How've you been lately?

[Janine]

Hello, Janine. I've noticed your lack of participance in the poetry section and I'm going to scold you for it eventualy. How've you been lately?

Adol, I have been so busy reading and I got involved in the monthly book discussion, "Ethan Frome" last month; this month it is "A Prayer for Owen Meany", for which the discussion should start up soon.
I read your post about leaving and was so relieved to know you are not doing so. You know you have so many friends on here and much support. I knew from the start you had talent; someday it will be really great. You have a fine sensitivity to feelings and life, and to others, as well. One can just tell these things from the way you write so elequoently. I really mean that. You poems are lovely, meaningful and very heartfelt. Don't ever stop writing! Talent like yours is a rare gift.
I also was quite sick for about 3 weeks with a virus/cold. It took quite a while to feel normal again, well as normal as I will ever get.
Also, I am very involved in the D.H.Lawrence thread we started for short stories. It is going so well this week that 4 more people showed interest; now it will be a very lively discussion indeed. I am a big Lawrence enthusiatist, so I am quite happy with that thread's progress.
I will stop in the Recent Poetry thread soon. I try to to read the poems from time to time. I have not been inspired myself lately to write any poetry, but as summer comes something probably will come to me. I'll pop in and post one eventually. I am glad you scolded me, it might get me to write. You should really scold me about abandoning my artwork for so long. I need to get back to it. It is hard when one leaves something so long to resume it again.
Take care and have a fine day ~ Janine

[livelaughlove]

Just saw The Prestige

10/10. This film easily transcended my highest expectations in both the delivery of performance (especially Hugh Jackman) and the joyride of twists in the plot. It begins with the simple error of a magic play involving a caged underwater trick which results in the demise of a woman-- the lover of Hugh Jackman's character. As a variety of plot holes form, are covered and new ones form to supplant the old, the tragic opening scenes gain more understandability and convey the true darkness of human wants and the lengths to which man is willing to go in order to reach initial glorification.

This is a great source of entertainment for people of all ages (although the presentation is rated pg-13) and will keep even a prudent audience of mysteries guessing until the closing scene.

I'm glad you liked it. I saw it about a month ago and I thought it was very very good. Some of my friends saw it with me for their second time and they said it was even better the second time around.

[Janine]

Livelaughlove, If a film is good second or even third time around that it the sign of a good film. I have to see "The Prestige" now.

The Bridge Over the River Kwai ~ David Lean, director,
Alec Guiness, William Holden

I love David Lean films and this is such a classic. I had really forgotten the storyline; it has been years since I first saw this fine film. The characters were great and all the acting top-notch. I believe it won 7 Academy Awards and it still delivers. It really feel timeless, not so much like an older film. The ending is amazing. I don't think when I was younger I quite grasped the full irony in this film or the full meaning of the plot and the depth of the characters. The Japanese commander of the camp was funny, at times and then quite touching, as well. He could be so many things at different times - tough, vulnerable, humorous, stubborn, etc. Same with Alec Guiness - what an actor he was. Truly amazing the way he stood up against the camp commander and never flinched even on threat of death. Holden did a good job, too, playing the role perfectly. Interesting story and not typical at all. Some call this a war drama, but it is much much more than that. In fact there is really very little fighting with gunfire. Really suspenseful working up to the great ending.
10/10 ~ classic film!

[JaneB]

I just finished watching The Departed it was awesome I would definitely give it a 10/10

[vheissu]

Glad that people liked The prestige, it truly was a good film! I'm tempted to read the book as well, but maybe after exams are over.

So, the film I (didn't) see yesterday was certainly good, if it's popularity had anything to say about it! There's an indipendent cinema here which is currently showing a lot of french films. And about a month ago I noted down Paris, je t'aime which opened the Cannes film festival last year I think.
It's a bit like Coffee and cigarettes, about 20 short stories centred around Paris with different actors and director for each one.
About half an hour before the film started it was sold out and there were at least 20 people waiting in case someone re-sold their ticket. And for some reason yesterday was the only showing!

Back at home I (re)watched Buffalo soldiers: just before the Berlin Wall is taken down, an army soldier based in Germany is making an illigitimate living through black market products (drugs, cars and arms) and has to deal with the his weakening commander and the new tough superior who is on his case. And of course all the problems that come with his 'deals'.
Joaquin Phoenix and Ed Harris are pretty good and Scott Glenn is actually quite intimidating as the 'bad' sergeant.
7/10

[Janine]

Another old classic movie

Big Country ~ by Billy Wilder, starring Gregory Peck, Charleton Heston, Burl Ives (won the Oscar for his supporting performance), Chuck Connors, Jean Simmons, etc.

This movie was much better than I expected. I figured it was a cowboy movie but really now I would not call it such. It was much more than that. One person writing a good review on Amazon said it dealt with the theme of 'East meets West'.
Basically, the plot is this; young man (Peck), a former sea captain comes to the West to marry his sweetheart, he is very smart/diplomatic and does not believe in solving disputes by violence. When he arrives her family (more weathly and established) are warring with a neighbor rancher, who is not so well off. He has sons and they are somewhat bully's but the rich rangers hands are directed by him and they also are as bad if not worse. Now what issues is a little teasing and hazing when he arrives and the girls father takes action to teach the other clan a lesson. Needless to say this animosity mounts and what it boils down to is a feud between the two top men over a piece of land which has an large area of water to sustain their cattle. The land is owned by a school teacher (Simmons) and she will not sell to either party. I won't give anymore of the plot away.
This was a very well thought out script, and although the plot is not terribly intricate, it is the amazing actors who make this film a fine one. Peck is wonderful as the displaced man trying to stick to his principals, Heston is moody and actually carrying a torch for the financee, so he is hates Peck right off. Burl Ives will surprise you. Chuck Connors plays his role impecably. Performances are quiet and nuanced - facial expressions are subtle and tell all. The film is shot beautifully - wonderful scenery and cinamatography. It also has some humor, which is so well paced. I love the Mexican man who tends the horses; he's wonderful and sometimes steals the show! The wide open spaces and the beautiful western sceney make the film live up to it's name. The interactions between the women and the men is also a good part of this film and this is fully fleshed out.
I think this is a little known gem, since mostly the other Wilder films were such aclaimed ones, but this film has great merit and stands by itself and the test of time. The theme of violence verses non-violence is universal making this a classic. The end is incredible. Scenes in the canyon are like nothing I have ever seen in a western films before; the canyon is so white and there are some very interesting cave, cliff and rock formations. Just the scenery alone made this film worth it - to be emersed in rugged and natural world, so unlike my very own.
I would probably give this film a 9/10 because of it's pace and length (3 hours or longer), but it interested me all the way up to the climax and the ending, and I am not a big fan of cowboy movies. But as I said this is much more than that!
Classic - they don't make them like this anymore.

[Mark F.]

Jesus Camp 10/10

Hands down the best documentary of the year. It's so eery to see all these kids absolutely ruled by fear. SEE THIS.

[eleniel]

Les Miserables with Liam Neeson, Geoffery Rush and Claire Danes.

Probably 9/10. I watched this today and I thought it was beautiful. Liam Neeson's acting was incredible as usual. I haven't read the book yet so I cannot say anything about accuracy. I recommend it, great movie.

[Adolescent09]

Les Miserables with Liam Neeson, Geoffery Rush and Claire Danes.

Probably 9/10. I watched this today and I thought it was beautiful. Liam Neeson's acting was incredible as usual. I haven't read the book yet so I cannot say anything about accuracy. I recommend it, great movie.

YUCK! I hate when they cinematize beautiful classics!!! Look at the mess the filming industry did with Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment! It's a disgrace.. Some books are just far better off not being adapted into films no matter how good they are. I know that's not how a lot of you feel but I think it really is pathetic because it takes the immaculate originality of the novel as you know it and irrationally condenses it into a skimpy motion picture which slices half the facts present in the book and adds contemporanous nonsense to have more a mass appeal with today's audience. It compromises all the proverbial glory.

[malwethien]

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Originally Posted by manolia
'The mission' with Jeremy Irons, Robert De Niro, Liam Neeson (in fact some of the actors i like so much). 9/10. A very interesting movie and deeply disturbing since these things have happened in the not so distant past. The music score by Morricone is excellent and adds perfectly to the movie. The photography is great and the acting too. Jeremy Irons in a very touching and sensitive performance.

I have never seen this movie but I love the score...Gabriel's Oboe and The Falls!! Great movie score!

Just saw The Prestige

10/10. This film easily transcended my highest expectations in both the delivery of performance (especially Hugh Jackman) and the joyride of twists in the plot.

I liked this film...though the novel is so much better...very eerie!! Try reading it if you haven't already!