The Movie Topic (films recently watched, general discussion, etc)

[bright lights, big city]

I haven't seen the movie, but I was shocked it was well-received. The trailer looks God awful.

exactly. I couldn't believe it.

[bright lights, big city]

Oh, and by the way, go ahead and avoid rotten tomatoes, imdb etc and read the best review about this stupid movie.
http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/stop-not-stoppingunstoppable/Content?oid=3028531

hahaha that was easily the best movie review I've read since this one for sex and the city 2... http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/burkas-and-birkins/Content?oid=4132715

[one weak]

hahaha.

[theis]

Watched The Town.

Good, but not great. The fact, that some people are comparing it to Heat, is simply ridiculous.

[one weak]

people compare it to Heat? that's crazy.

if anything it's a rip off of Heat.

[blixa]

oh, but the boston accent!!!

and jeremy renner being a badarse!!!

[lukas989]

Finally, after some 5 years or so sat in my collection, I plucked up the balls to watch 'Irreversible'.  Holy  fucking christ almighty.  Not a film to watch with the grandparents.

[chick de la lynch]

I don't think I could watch Irréversible with anyone. I think that's a movie you should just watch alone. I still consider it a favorite of mine, though.

[lukas989]

Tis a thought provoker for sure.  I know what you mean but...it would be hard to be as relaxed with someone after having watched it with them.  I was pretty much on edge in expectation of similar tough viewing to the extinguisher scene which caught me right off guard...but then nothing can really prepare you for such a prolonged stint of Monica Bellucci abuse.  Lots of eye rubbing and heavy exhaling.

[bright lights, big city]

Just watched Winter's Bone, about a girl who is trying to find her meth-cooking father in the back woods of Missouri. A little slow moving, but GREAT performances all around (especially John Hawkes and Jennifer Lawrence). Plus there's squirrel gutting!

9/10

[lukas989]

Yeah, I seen that in the movie theatre  - enjoyed it a lot.  Went on the strength of a trailer I'd seen.  Just as well really - I read a review in the paper a few days later that totally mauled it.  The reviewer was talking shit though people - check it out.

[one weak]

yeah, i liked winter´s bone too. great acting -- plus i loved saul from deadwood!!

[blixa]

Yeah, I seen that in the movie theatre  - enjoyed it a lot.  Went on the strength of a trailer I'd seen.  Just as well really - I read a review in the paper a few days later that totally mauled it.  The reviewer was talking shit though people - check it out.

everyone in australia loved it. i hate how movies like this get very limited release.

[bright lights, big city]

yeah, i liked winter´s bone too. great acting -- plus i loved saul from deadwood!!

Me too, I've seen him in a lot of shit lately, which is good to see. Sheryl Lee (Laura Palmer in Twin Peaks) was also in this movie actually, albeit very briefly.

Yeah, I seen that in the movie theatre  - enjoyed it a lot.  Went on the strength of a trailer I'd seen.  Just as well really - I read a review in the paper a few days later that totally mauled it.  The reviewer was talking shit though people - check it out.

everyone in australia loved it. i hate how movies like this get very limited release.

thought of you when i read this today: http://filmdrunk.uproxx.com/2010/12/wettest-county-in-the-world-not-a-porno-stars-shia-labeouf

[chick de la lynch]

I saw Monsters, Inc. last night. Great film, and I actually was doing pretty well right up until the last fifteen minutes. That ending nearly killed me. I haven't bawled that much since I saw Up.

Pixar films bring me back to my childhood, and that's why I love their films. They makes films for kids without having to compromise integrity or intelligence.

[lukas989]

Ive got this obsession with rekindling memories from my childhood...often however, re-viewing stuff I was mad about as a young un is not quite as effective on my now elderly (comparatively...Im not a grandpa or anything) brain.  I hadmittedly havent seen any of the pixar films...maybe Ill give em a bash.  My poor firstborn is going to have to endure a LOT of me pushing dvd boxsets of the cartoon series of Dungeons and Dragons and the Mysterious Cities of Gold as well as stuff like Eerie Indiana.  Maybe its a blessing for him/her, who knows.

[defskull]

Monster Inc. is definitely one of my favorite Pixar movies. I'm worried that the sequel they are doing wont be as good.

[chick de la lynch]

I'm not sure how Pixar does when it comes to sequels, and yes, I'm one of the few losers who has yet to see Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3, but they're on my Netflix queue! I think a Monsters, Inc. sequel could do well. Pixar manages to make stories with a lot of heart and lovable characters. I'm going to be optimistic for the time being.

And Lukas, definitely watch a Pixar film! You'll love 'em, but if you're anything like me have a box of tissues close by.

[blixa]

I'm not sure how Pixar does when it comes to sequels, and yes, I'm one of the few losers who has yet to see Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3, but they're on my Netflix queue! I think a Monsters, Inc. sequel could do well. Pixar manages to make stories with a lot of heart and lovable characters. I'm going to be optimistic for the time being.

And Lukas, definitely watch a Pixar film! You'll love 'em, but if you're anything like me have a box of tissues close by.

i haven't seen any toy story films. i haven't seen monsters, inc. either nor up. now that i've finished watching the x files i ought to start watching these movies.

[blixa]

Yeah, I seen that in the movie theatre  - enjoyed it a lot.  Went on the strength of a trailer I'd seen.  Just as well really - I read a review in the paper a few days later that totally mauled it.  The reviewer was talking shit though people - check it out.

everyone in australia loved it. i hate how movies like this get very limited release.

thought of you when i read this today: http://filmdrunk.uproxx.com/2010/12/wettest-county-in-the-world-not-a-porno-stars-shia-labeouf