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

[amalia1985]

"Empire of the Sun" by Steven Spielberg
10/10

[NikolaiI]

Dinotopia, 10/10

[LadyWentworth]

I guess we do disagree on one thing here - Scarlett J..... "The Horse-Whisperer"........ Did you see her in "Girl With a Pearl Earring"?..... "Lost in Translation"....... "Black Dalhia"

I liked "The New World" - guess what? I just watched it again, about a month ago.

Definitely agree, I watched Pixar's "Cars" not long ago. Hey, maybe I am practicing to be a grandmother. Anyway, I usually enjoy the Pixar films so much. I loved "Finding Nemo" - was that cute or what? As an artist I really love this studio's creativity! They are so clever and so witty.
I will have to see "Curious George" for sure! I love kid films!

Well, like I said, somebody was bound to disagree with me over her. Unfortunately it was you. No, I never saw "The Girl With the Pearl Earring". I 've only seen bits and pieces of "The Horse Whisperer". I thought "Lost in Translation" was OK. It could've been better. Especially with all the hype they gave it! Honestly, the one movie that she is in that I liked was "Ghost World". I really liked that one.

Yeah, you might as well watch "The Black Dahlia". I just wish that they would've gone about the story differently. I saw that at the same time as "Hollywoodland". My mother, brother and I all went to see both together. My brother and I preferred "Hollywoodland" and my mother preferred "The Black Dahlia". So, it is really a matter of opinion. You may really like it!

Well, I have to get myself "The New World". I actually have been in the mood to watch it again. I figure that that will be something I will "treat" myself to after the holidays (or as a gift to myself for Christmas ).

Best part of "Finding Nemo" is in the beginning when his father tells him not to touch that ship (it was a ship, right? I need to watch it again to refresh my memory), and Nemo sticks his fin out and touches it, which, of course, leads to everything else in the film. But I just love that look on Nemo's face. Such a naughty "child". I think it is so cute! By the way, I heard that Pixar will be releasing a third "Toy Story". We'll see how that goes!

"Empire of the Sun" by Steven Spielberg
10/10

Completely agree!!! Great fillm!

[Janine]

Well, like I said, somebody was bound to disagree with me over her. Unfortunately it was you. No, I never saw "The Girl With the Pearl Earring". I 've only seen bits and pieces of "The Horse Whisperer". I thought "Lost in Translation" was OK. It could've been better. Especially with all the hype they gave it! Honestly, the one movie that she is in that I liked was "Ghost World". I really liked that one.

Hi LW, yes, it might as well be me to disagree even if we usually do agree on many things to do with actors, etc. We can't agree on everything. I think, I too, have mixed feelings about her, but I basically do like her performances and thought, in the two I mentioned, that she played well with her eyes and her expressions. You should see both films from the beginning. Hey, LW, what is this skipping around? I never do that, unless I have seen the film before. and want to get to the juicy bits. You must be anxious to get to the end. It is a shame though if you see the ending (like in Mayor of Casterbridge), before you experience the whole story and film; it really ruins it, or it would for me. LW, I bet you read the last page in a novel, first. Some people do that I understand. My mother does that sometimes, too.

Yeah, you might as well watch "The Black Dahlia". I just wish that they would've gone about the story differently. I saw that at the same time as "Hollywoodland". My mother, brother and I all went to see both together. My brother and I preferred "Hollywoodland" and my mother preferred "The Black Dahlia". So, it is really a matter of opinion. You may really like it!

I may very well agree with you on this one. My friend who said it was good and I don't usually agree on what films we like. I am really curious now to see it, but will wait till it is available and free. I just thought of this - I can check on my online library site, to see if they own it yet. I love using that site.
I was to the library this afternoon, but they close on Friday at 5. I loaded up for the weekend since they had such great stuff - I got 4 films! I will probably watch one tonight and two the other two nights - these do have to be returned by Monday. Did I bite off more than I can chew? I hope not. After all my viewing I guess I will be listing them next week to let you know which ones are good ones or worth watching; at least in my opinion, for whatever that counts for. Getting my hollywood glasses on now -- to preview the movies.

Well, I have to get myself "The New World". I actually have been in the mood to watch it again. I figure that that will be something I will "treat" myself to after the holidays (or as a gift to myself for Christmas ).

Yes, I said the same but my library has it available all the time, so I felt I wanted to relax one night and really let my mind 'drift' with it, as I viewed it on my new TV. It looked spectacular on there, also - so detailed and very vibrant. I enjoyed the entire film with all the elements - sountrack, setting, naturistic elements and it's slow-pace, with nuanced performances. I did so like this second viewing more than the first, and if I see the film out at a good price, I may just invest in it someday, who knows. It is a very pretty film and would be nice for my collection.

Best part of "Finding Nemo" is in the beginning when his father tells him not to touch that ship (it was a ship, right? I need to watch it again to refresh my memory), and Nemo sticks his fin out and touches it, which, of course, leads to everything else in the film. But I just love that look on Nemo's face. Such a naughty "child". I think it is so cute! By the way, I heard that Pixar will be releasing a third "Toy Story". We'll see how that goes!

Yes, he was so naughty and disobeyed his dad, I recalled that, just like a typical kid - tell them don't do it and they do do it! It was a darling film. I will have to borrow it from my library one of these days and re-watch it. It is so delightul and colorful, too. I loved the voices, as well. First rate all the way. Wow, Toy Story 3 - no I had no idea they had planned another. I really did enjoy both 1 and 2 so it might be ok - good actually. Those were so entertaining and fun!

Completely agree!!! Great fillm!

Not sure if I have seen that one, but I know I have wanted to. I thought it to be a really fine film. Now I will have to track it down.

[amalia1985]

"The Prestige" by Christopher Nollan.
9/10

[Niamh]

Nooooooo, that's next on my netflix list!!

Thats funny because i though hot fuzz was hilerious!

[Janine]

Miss Potter ~ Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor

I really like this film alot. I did not know very much about Beatrice Potter's life so it was interesting to me as an artist to learn about her and the film was stunning ~ beautifully photographed, fabulous scenery in the Lake District, fine nuanced acting and good casting. The score by Rachael Portman I will be seeking. It was lovely. I found the film a total delight from beginning to end and very realistic of the times and how difficult having a profession was for women. I would have to give this film a 9/10
I would most certainly watch it again, not a complicated story, but very heartfelt and enjoyable with just a touch of CG to make it interesting and come alive. I love Peter Rabbit and her other tales so I liked this charming little movie.

I am now watching all the special features on the DVD - the true story of the woman herself was great and I will watch other features tonight....they are not to be missed! A very nice DVD presentation. Also included subtitles for the hearing impaired - glad of that since my mother wanted to see it and she was able to today and she loved it, too. So two votes for it!

[Gadget Girl]

December Boys... I'm going to rate it only 1/10. I hate to admit, but the movie was pretty boring. The reason why I watched it was because it was the only choice that I've got; the other movies showing was not really my type. So this is what I chose, besides Daniel was there and I used to like him a lot (because he's Harry Potter and all that). But I never watch that movie just because of him. Right now, I don't like him. It was all in the past. Anyways, about the movie. It was about four orphan boys who were born in the month of December (that's why they call themselves December Boys) and been sent to a place by the sea to celebrate their birthmonth. When they were there, Misty (one of the orphans) discovered that the couple lived next door is going to adopt a kid. He later told the others about it and they all competed for the place. The ending was fine and it was very sad. I even let a tear fall down on my face. However, I will only rate it 1 out of 10. *sighs*

[amalia1985]

"Swing Kids"
6/10

[Janine]

"Swing Kids"
6/10

"Swing Kids" - only 6 out of 10? Amalia! I loved that film. I have seen it a couple of times now, in fact I own it. Why did you rate it so low - just curious? Of course, you have a right to your own opinion and we can't agree on all things. What did you not like about it though?


I saw two films last night - two very intense ones and still not sure what I fully think about them. I will try to come back later to comment. I saw "Copying Beethoven" and "Chrystal". Both had me thinking for a long time, but I still don't know how I truly felt about them...were they amazing, stunning or strange? Both definitely had lot of strange elements, but the performances in each were intense and interesting. If anyone has seen either let me know. I would like to hear your opinion on them, too.

[LadyWentworth]

"The Prestige" by Christopher Nollan.
9/10

amalia, did you see "The Illusionist"? I ask this because they were out at the same time here. They were similar with the whole illusionist aspect. If so, which one did you think was better?

Janine, this is another Scarlet J. film that I saw that I liked. Forgot that she was in it, though! I really liked "The Prestige". She is in there so little, though, that I didn't really get why they used a "name" as that character. Someone else could've done it just as well. I would've said that about anyone that was a "name" that they may have cast as that character.

Miss Potter ~ Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor

I have this film coming next month from Netflix. So a positive review helps.

"Swing Kids"
6/10

Was that a knife in your heart, Janine?

[Janine]

amalia, did you see "The Illusionist"? I ask this because they were out at the same time here. They were similar with the whole illusionist aspect. If so, which one did you think was better?

LW, how funny....you are asking amalia this question and here am I answer it from my point of view. Lets see what amalia has to say, too.
First off, I was encouraged by a friend to see this film - 'The Illusionist" and he is a big fan of Ed Norton, and he had raved and raved over the film to me; so that when I saw it I think I expected more. I don't know what it was and I still can't put my finger on what bugs me about this film. It seemed to have no life to the setting first off - it was just too tonal and dismal to me. It needed something. Visually I did not really enjoy it. It was well-constructed and interesting, although the story is really not that complex - not as complex as 'The Prestige", or so I think. I believe it was taken from a short story, which makes sense, but I could be wrong about that. I was also quite confused about the outcome and actually had to see it twice before I fully 'got it". I am still unsure and confused about that one ghost figure?illusion? wandering through the audience. I think of the two films, I liked 'The Prestige' better - I felt it had a lot more to it. I felt it was wonderfully acted and intense, with many notable surprise stars who are also fine actors, Scarlett being one (just had to get that in LW! ). I felt, maybe that in the other film, that Norton's nuanced performance was just a little too nuanced and subdued for me; some parts it felt forced or flat. I felt he could have used a little more scope and fluctuation in emotion, but he is not a particular favorite of mine, although mostly I have enjoyed him in a very 'devious' type role, like in the film with Richard Gere who defends him at a trial; sorry, I can't recall the name of that film presently.

Janine, this is another Scarlet J. film that I saw that I liked. Forgot that she was in it, though! I really liked "The Prestige". She is in there so little, though, that I didn't really get why they used a "name" as that character. Someone else could've done it just as well. I would've said that about anyone that was a "name" that they may have cast as that character.

See above comment - yes, not sure why but she was ok in it. I liked Jackman's performance and Bale did a fine job. I liked the surprises and their were quite a number of zingers. I enjoyed that! I did not like the role of the emperor for Rufus Sewel in "The Illusionist". I don't know exactly why but I thought he looked strange, maybe, in that mustashe...haha...silly me but I just did not think his performance up to par. Maybe it was the role I did not like, maybe just not my favorite role of his. Still trying to figure that film out. Actually, ever since I saw the two films (and wondered why they did two such similiar films in the same year for release...?) it has been like figuring out a magic actm as to whether I truly liked them entirely or what I thought of them finally.
So LW, which film did you like best? I am curious to know.

I have this film coming next month from Netflix. So a positive review helps.

Oh good. Well I liked it. It all depends, if you like Zellweger. My friend can't stand her; says she hates the way she purses up her lips; but there again same friend loves Scarlett and says she is beautiful. I don't think she is at all 'beautiful', but she does have an oldtime movie star look, which I appreciate.
Well, glad you are getting the film soon and that way we can discuss it....cool.

Was that a knife in your heart, Janine?

YES, my guy, our guy - KB was in that film and I own it. I love the film and my birthday twin, Robert Sean Leonard, starred in it.
amalia, I am still mortified.... ....just kidding with you!
Actually, there is a part in the film - won't mention it because it would be a spoiler - that does drive a knife into my heart/soul. It involves the record collector friend - broke my heart.

[packersfan]

amalia, did you see "The Illusionist"? I ask this because they were out at the same time here. They were similar with the whole illusionist aspect. If so, which one did you think was better?

i saw both of them, and they were both two of the best movies i have ever seen. i liked the illusionist better, though. i absolutly loved the ending!!!

Blades of Glory
9/10
I've seen it a million times and I laugh just as hard every time
(and that's pretty hard!!!)

[Zelly]

Remember The Titans

10/10

I love that movie. =)

[papayahed]

Children of Men - Pretty good. 7.5/10.