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

[defskull]

I thought RED was so boring.  i saw Paprika tonight. It was alright. I probably would have appreciated it more if I saw it before seeing Inception.   At times it seemed to be out there for the sake of being out there but I suppose dreams are sometimes like that.

[chick de la lynch]

I saw a few films while on vacation. The first one I saw was Brothers, the American re-make, although I saw that before I went on vacation. I felt as if the acting was genuine, although I remember the trailer being different which mislead me when I watched this film. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it and I actually liked Toby Maguire. Strange, but he did a stellar performance. If he picked out more good roles, I might like him more.

I also saw The Room. My cousin begged me to watch it, and I guess it's just one of those really horrible films you have to see to believe kind of thing. I was immensely amused, and I guess it passed the time? I probably could have done something more productive rather than watch that film.

I finally saw Black Swan, which was amazing. I never knew Darren Aronofsky could make a theatrical film, and yet he did which I was in awe of. Some of the scenes made me cringe just because I freak out easily. This is obviously Natalie Portman's best performance. You could tell she was invested in this role 200% from the dancing to her voice. I will be shocked and angry if she doesn't win an Oscar for her performance.

Then I saw The Ten, which had interesting stories and some great  actors. I think it tried to be smart about the Ten Commandments, but as the stories went along it just got too absurd to the point where it got irritating.

[bright lights, big city]

I saw Salt yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised. This was the definition of a fast-paced movie. Basically nothing but main characters dying, gun sequences, and chase scenes. Liev Schreiber's in it, who's great, and Jolie's acting was good. A lot of twists and a story that could lead into an entertaining series, I think a good way to sum up the movie in two words would be: "female Bourne".
8/10

[one weak]

the bourne femininity.

[one weak]

adventureland was pretty lame. john hughes figured out how to pair humor and seriousness into coming of age melodramas, this could not.

[chick de la lynch]

I thought about watching Adventureland just because I used to work at a theme park and could relate to it. I seriously cannot stand Jesse Eisenberg. I want to punch him in the face whenever he comes on screen. It's one of the main reasons why I haven't seen The Social Network.

[lukas989]

I thought adventureland was alright - not one Id immortalise in my collection, but worth a go nonetheless.  Funny you should mention Jesse Eisenberg...I think it may just as simple as his face is the reason you want to punnch him.  Hes got a very very punchable coupon.  continued my Vince Cassel fest with Eastern Promises - it was shit hot.  The violence was pretty gosh darn raw - but highly highly recommended.

[blixa]

watched babel tonight. i couldn't fault it. not even brad pitt's acting skillz!

[theis]

Are you saying Brad Pitt can't act?

[ben]

Brad Pitt is one of the best actors out there...

Saw Easy A.  enjoyable, Emma Stone could be hotter though. 

[theis]

Brad Pitt is one of the best actors out there...

Yup.

[one weak]

I thought about watching Adventureland just because I used to work at a theme park and could relate to it. I seriously cannot stand Jesse Eisenberg. I want to punch him in the face whenever he comes on screen. It's one of the main reasons why I haven't seen The Social Network.

haha, yeah he´s not my favorite either.

[ben]

Well, I've seen Adventureland and Zombieland and Charlie Banks, all with Eisenberg....the dude has talent, he just hasn't had a lot to work with.  Give him a good script by Sorkin or an unbelievable director like Fincher, he's totally up to game.

However I have to think that The Social Network might be Eisenberg's peak...but we'll see.  I really hope he wins an oscar.

[blixa]

Are you saying Brad Pitt can't act?

not really. just that he has never impressed me. he semi did in babel. i can't remember him in anything else, which is telling.

[theis]

Fight Club, 12 Monkeys, The Assassination of Jesse James, Sleepers, True Romance...to mention a few. He's fantastic in those.

[lukas989]

...and Kalifornia - the one that really brought him to the fore, at least according to me.  That film is splendid.

[bright lights, big city]

BENJAMIN BUTTON!!!

[theis]

He can do no wrong, really. Easily in my top 3 favorite actors.

Oh, and this makes him even more awesome:

WHY BRAD PITT IS MY FAVORITE "ARTIST"!

[defskull]

WHATS IN THE BOX!?!? WHATS IN THE BOX!?!?!

[chick de la lynch]

I was watching Colin Firth on the Golden Globes and all I wanted to do was just rip off his clothes. British men age well.

Anyway, I watched The Green Hornet this weekend. I originally wasn't planning on watching this at all but I got a free movie ticket so what the hell. Not Rogen's best writing. I think he can do action, but not this type of action. The film was all over the place, but there were a few times when Seth seemed like he could pull it off. But it only happened a few times. Chou pretty much stole the show, and like in many interviews Seth gave, Seth really was his sidekick. I'm probably being too nice about this film because Seth just looked so damn sexy in the Green Hornet suit. I wouldn't pay money to see this film, and luckily I didn't have to.