What Movie(s) Did You Watch Today?
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The actor names were hysterical!2 excellent movies in one week!
Argo & Zero Dark Thirty
What a treat!!! Both are very good. Very suspenseful, captivating and long (2 & 2.5 hours) but not noticeable which is a good sign. Well edited and put together. I wish more movies are like these. If I have to choose only one, I'll pick Zero Dark Thirty because I like the military action. For those who prefer the sheer suspense, I think they will pick Argo.
Both get 4 stars out of 5 from me. :bow-yellow:
Argo & Zero Dark Thirty
What a treat!!! Both are very good. Very suspenseful, captivating and long (2 & 2.5 hours) but not noticeable which is a good sign. Well edited and put together. I wish more movies are like these. If I have to choose only one, I'll pick Zero Dark Thirty because I like the military action. For those who prefer the sheer suspense, I think they will pick Argo.
Both get 4 stars out of 5 from me. :bow-yellow:
heeman said:
felt like a flippin mtv back in the 90's. not a bad flick, but made me hate the warden so much more nowadays, i cringe when i see him.
it was a nice movie, but heavy on the icing imo.
watched tomb raider, waiting for the second one in the mail.
man, did they do a boob job on her to make her resemble tomb raider, or is it all natural? if im not mistaken they just 'oversized' her bra or something.
I think you are focusing too much on her upper body. :naughty: Although, AJ isn't known for her booty.jomari said:
It's probably a combination of stuffing/push up bra, lighting and CGI.
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Lincoln
Good but little long (2.5 hrs.) and it's not an action movie so the length was felt little bit. Daniel Day-Lewis acting is top notch and I can see why he won the best actor Oscar. It's educational and it's a safe bet that it will be a classic.
3.5 stars out of 5 from me.
Good but little long (2.5 hrs.) and it's not an action movie so the length was felt little bit. Daniel Day-Lewis acting is top notch and I can see why he won the best actor Oscar. It's educational and it's a safe bet that it will be a classic.
3.5 stars out of 5 from me.
DIYer said:Lincoln
Good but little long (2.5 hrs.) and it's not an action movie so the length was felt little bit. Daniel Day-Lewis acting is top notch and I can see why he won the best actor Oscar. It's educational and it's a safe bet that it will be a classic.
3.5 stars out of 5 from me.
as much of a lincoln fan that i am, sadly, i am not as educated with his main accomplishments. i guess my question is, should i read mostly his bibliography more to appreciate this movie?
i wish i had american history.
Jomari, the movie is definately worth seeing without having to read anything. By all accounts its a pretty accurate representation of his life and times. If you're not a big history buff the movie would make a great primer to any biographies you may want to read later.
Watched three movies while I was recovering in bed. First was "Cloud Atlas" with Tom Hanks. This movie was so bizarre and hard to figure out that halfway through I shut it off. Just too bizarre a story to follow. It's takes a certain kinda of stupidity in story telling to get me to shut off a film but boy was this one fit the criteria.
Next was "Dredd", yes a stupid movie but excessive violence so I was hooked. Not sure if the actor who played Dredd was channeling Stallone it sure seemed liked it but loved the scene when Dredds partner enters the bad guys mind and turns the table. Great action flick but lame story.
Next up was "Here Comes The Boom" with Kevin James. I'm not a huge fan of the "Happy Madison" films maybe cause I think Adam Sandler is a tool but will say this movie was really good. Great uplifting story, great cast and some funny moments. Worthy of a rental.
Next was "Dredd", yes a stupid movie but excessive violence so I was hooked. Not sure if the actor who played Dredd was channeling Stallone it sure seemed liked it but loved the scene when Dredds partner enters the bad guys mind and turns the table. Great action flick but lame story.
Next up was "Here Comes The Boom" with Kevin James. I'm not a huge fan of the "Happy Madison" films maybe cause I think Adam Sandler is a tool but will say this movie was really good. Great uplifting story, great cast and some funny moments. Worthy of a rental.
The Fall of The Roman Empire (1964)
Another epic movie from the height of epic movie era. It stands alongside of Ben Hur, Quo Vadis and Cleopatra. This one is probably the last of this type of movie which is ironic that the title is about the end of something... :think:
I haven't heard this but after watching it, I couldn't help noticing the similarities with more recent movie, Gladiator (2000). It's safe to categorize Gladiator as a remake of this movie. Yes, it's that similar. For example, the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wanted the army general to take his throne but dies (killed) and Commodus takes the throne instead. Then there is Lucilla, who has romantic interest for the general Livius (Maximus in Gladiator) which thickens the plot. Only thing notably different in Gladiator is the presence of Colosseum. Anyway, this is a good movie with some deep thoughts to be had especially the political and economic complications we face here in the US.
This movie is loaded with heavy hitters of actors back in the days, Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason and Christopher Plummer. Nicely restored color and 5.1 audio. Despite being 3 hours long, I give it 4 stars out of 5. :handgestures-thumbupright:
Another epic movie from the height of epic movie era. It stands alongside of Ben Hur, Quo Vadis and Cleopatra. This one is probably the last of this type of movie which is ironic that the title is about the end of something... :think:
I haven't heard this but after watching it, I couldn't help noticing the similarities with more recent movie, Gladiator (2000). It's safe to categorize Gladiator as a remake of this movie. Yes, it's that similar. For example, the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wanted the army general to take his throne but dies (killed) and Commodus takes the throne instead. Then there is Lucilla, who has romantic interest for the general Livius (Maximus in Gladiator) which thickens the plot. Only thing notably different in Gladiator is the presence of Colosseum. Anyway, this is a good movie with some deep thoughts to be had especially the political and economic complications we face here in the US.
This movie is loaded with heavy hitters of actors back in the days, Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guinness, James Mason and Christopher Plummer. Nicely restored color and 5.1 audio. Despite being 3 hours long, I give it 4 stars out of 5. :handgestures-thumbupright:
Just watched "The Man with the Iron Fists" wow what a fun campy Kung fu flick. One that will give your subs and surround speakers a real work out. This is a Quinten Tarentino/ Eli Roth film starring Lucy Lui, Russell Crowe and Rza ( from Wu Tang Clan) in his directorial debut. What a fun movie to watch with some great action, very hot Asian whores and just awesome sound. Worthy of a rental.
