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Tina Fey is smurfing awesome. I thought this was a really funny movie and if I hadn't spoiled it for myself by wiki-ing it 10 minutes before it started while the commercials were running, I would've laughed more at the comedic twists.
8/10
Star Wars
(Episode IV, A New Hope)
downloaded the non-Special Edition version, and saw for the first time Han shooting first, no Jabba, etc.
the obvious greenscreening, inconsistant pronunciations, etc were still offputting, but infinitely endearing at this point, so I could enjoy the tricks of the dialog, follow the action during what I used to consider boring parts, and so forth.
etc I like ANH
I hadn't actually watched this movie in many years. I was newly impressed by the ingenuity and wit found in so much of the dialogue, and I was careful to observe statements that would later be retconned (Luke's father and his relationships to both Owen and Obi-Wan), as well as plot threads that were pared down from their original writing and production—either to be abandoned (Luke's friendship with Biggs) or embellished in the sequels (Han's debt to Jabba).
The special effects are still so impressive for 1977 as to renew my conviction that overwriting them with 1997/2004 effects is a misguided endeavor at best (and artless and disrespectful at worst).
I like HAN <img src="http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/grokyou/lucas/sswrotjhanidleb.gif" title="Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.">Originally Posted by Darth Alliekin
Komodo vs. Cobra
3/10
This movie is so funny! Two giant reptiles fighting while campy actors shoot really tiny guns at them that don't even do anything. The special effects are spashully bad. The acting is horrid and it looks like it was filmed with a tourist's consumer camera. I don't even have to say anything about the storyline. The title should give away that it's ridiculous. It's indeed dire, but worth a watch if you're up for a laugh. The only reason I didn't give a one is because I recognized an actress from it and the sound effects -- although subpar were not the worst they could have been.
Date Night
Watched half of it. Not one laugh. The jokes were nothing special.
Astro Boy
It was a good movie but won't win any awards from the academy or anything. I only really watched it because I like Kristen Bell far more than the healthy requirement.
The Losers
It was a loser, despite having a few funny parts and good action.. For some reason I just couldn't get too into it.
Just got back from watching....
Iron Man 2
Look, I'm very biased toward superhero movies. I love most of them. And the first Iron Man film was right up at the top of that list. Unfortunately, we all know the plight of sequels and this film is no exception to the trend.
My main peeve with the film is the lack of action. And when the biff did come around, it wasn't spectacular. Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow gets the best fight scene of film, and that's not good enough for a movie full of big armoured suits and mechs. I was also keen to see Mickey Rourke's Whiplash play a big part of film and though plot-wise, he did, the pacing of the film leaves him only with a big entrance and big exit. The demi-villian of Justin Hammer seems to get more screen time than Paltrow, Johansson and Cheadle. We almost see as much of him as Downey himself and that just doesn't make sense to me, especially since he's mostly around for comic relief.
Only the presence of War Machine makes this a decent watch.
3/5
Last edited by Mo-Nercy; 04-30-2010 at 05:17 AM. Reason: Fixed Scarlett Johnansson's name. Put in Don Cheadle in place of 'the guy that plays War Machine'
Aww shame was looking forward to it! I'll still watch it though and see for myself.
The Young Victoria was good,, but probably only if you're into that period of history. I now desire my very own Prince Albert <s>in a can</s>.
I'm going to go see Iron Man 2 next Friday so I'm going to pretend I didn't read the above review. D: I loved the first one!
Napoleon Dynamite
First watched a couple of years back and thought it was an inane piece of garbage. Rewatched it a couple of nights ago and it took on a whole new form of brilliance. Jon Heder does an excellent job as the goofy, socially inept Napoleon. My favourite character was Uncle Rico, his longing to return to his glory days of playing football was always funny to watch, especially when he demonstrates his abilities by throwing a steak at Napoleon's head.
Of course the plot is almost non-existant as you would expect in a movie like this. It also has that unique brand of humour that makes it impossible to tell whether someone will love or hate it when they watch. In my case it happened to be both.
The Hangover.
This was a funny, if raunchy film. But I'd put it in the same category as American Pie and There's Something About Mary, where you really care about the characters.
They explain about the tiger but never the chicken.
So, I went to a friends house and finally saw...
Avatar
I can't lie, it was an excellent movie but with a few downfalls. Of course, the main downfall is the lack of originality. It is easily recognized as a cowboys vs. indians movie...
The events in the movie was unrealistic. Think about it! If those such things happened in the future, how would the general public possibly support them?
Probably the biggest downfall is the fact that it was so overhyped. At the time the movie came out, I heard from multiple people claiming that it was the greatest movie of all time. In reality, Avatar was no where near the greatest movie ever.
I didn't see the movie in 3D which is alright because I hate 3D effects but the movie in 2D alone was stunning!
overall, I liked this movie but it was no where close to being the best movie ever.
3.5/5
like what, the big evil American corporation oppressing poor little indigenous tribal people for profit? Because stuff like that happens all over the world and the 'general public' doesn't give a.
This twenty-year-old boy was distinguished from childhood by strange qualities, a dreamer and an eccentric. A girl fell in love with him, and he went and sold her to a brothel...
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Snakes on a Plane - It was ridiculous as expected. I think the company I had while watching it made the film that extra bit enjoyable, but being as soft as I am I couldn't help but cringe at several parts. Still, the notable lines in the film are exciting.
300 - I love this movie. It makes me feel warm inside. There is such a high concentration of badassity in it that it's almost crippling. And David Wenham is a smurfing babe. Also his speech makes me all emotional.
Iron Man 2 - I agree mostly with what Mo-Nercy said a few posts up. There was a lack of action. Scarlet Johanssan's fight scene was amazing, she kicked far too much ass. However I found the development of the new core far too unbelievable, but I'm not a sciencey kind of guy. Also the line referencing crocs almost ruined the entire movie (I hate those things), but the appearance of Samuel L. Jackson and the damn fine suits Robert Downey Jr. wears (not even including the Iron Man suit here) saved the day.
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