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No but I think I will check them out....The movie was just so much fun!!
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Best new movie you have seen recently?
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It's not exactly recent but "Mamma Mia!" was one of the best movies for me (as I am a product of the 70's and loved ABBA). Meryl Streep was superb in that movie.
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Since I work at a movie store I get the new dvds before street date and for free - which means I usually make an effort to watch them though I'm not the biggest movie fan - I prefer to waste my time reading.
Lets sort of go backwards here:
Taken - Saw it in theaters last weekend. Decent movie, but you don't really come to like Neeson's character that much - he's not exactly nice/fair when trying to get his daughter back. I wish they hadn't cut out the more violent scenes - the bad guys deserve what they get.
on dvd:
Sex Drive - Occasionally funny scene, but typical for the type of movie it is.
Still Waiting - Meh. Waiting was funnier, now all of the jokes have been done before and it's just dull.
Changeling - Very good, even DH liked it a lot. Also a very long movies at 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Blindness - Not sure what's going on with this movie, for some reason they had us send all but one copy back to distro. As for my opinion of it, Julianne Moore did a good job but the movie was still a fail for me. What they're trying to get a across in the movie was my main issue with it, the rest was just me being picky about character development and filming itself. Oh and it showing white to show what everyone sees is rather annoying - we get the point, they're blind and only see white, good for them. Skip it, there are better movies out!
Religulous - Very funny. Only rent this one if you like Bill Maher and won't be offended by it. My favorite part was with the Senator from Arkansas.
How to Lose Friends and Alienate People - Simon Pegg is funny. With anyone else I don't think the movie would have been as funny. I suggest people pick up Run Fat Boy, Run, too.
Rock'n'Rolla - Seems to be largely overlooked by renters. This movie is hilarious.
Pride and Glory - Good movie, not one to miss.
Lakeview Terrence - Decent movie. Worth the rental cost, I suppose.
My Best Friend's Girl - Funny, worth renting this one.
Righteous Kill - Could have been better, but it wasn't bad either.
Max Payne - Decent action, I guess. Needed more character development as it was very weak in this area. Probably would have been better if they had followed the game's plot.
Mirrors - Was ok. The ending seemed to much like it was copying Silent Hill's (movie) ending.
Pineapple Express - Funny, typical of what you'd expect from a movie with Seth Rogen in it. Probably more enjoyed by guys or certain age groups.
Igor - Cute animated movie. If you've skipped over this one, pick it up next time.
House Bunny - Cute, funny.
Burn After Reading - Very funny, not all may get or like the sort of comedy it is.
City of Ember - Good movie for the family. Parents would enjoy this as well.
Traitor - Good but slow, those who have negative views/close minded about all Islamics will not like it.
I also watched The More the Merrier a couple weeks ago. Cute, funny movie for those who like older movies.
There are lot more, this only covers the past couple of months! I simply can't remember anymore at the moment, but if anyone asks me a question about a movie I should be able to answer or at least I'll try!
Lets sort of go backwards here:
Taken - Saw it in theaters last weekend. Decent movie, but you don't really come to like Neeson's character that much - he's not exactly nice/fair when trying to get his daughter back. I wish they hadn't cut out the more violent scenes - the bad guys deserve what they get.
on dvd:
Sex Drive - Occasionally funny scene, but typical for the type of movie it is.
Still Waiting - Meh. Waiting was funnier, now all of the jokes have been done before and it's just dull.
Changeling - Very good, even DH liked it a lot. Also a very long movies at 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Blindness - Not sure what's going on with this movie, for some reason they had us send all but one copy back to distro. As for my opinion of it, Julianne Moore did a good job but the movie was still a fail for me. What they're trying to get a across in the movie was my main issue with it, the rest was just me being picky about character development and filming itself. Oh and it showing white to show what everyone sees is rather annoying - we get the point, they're blind and only see white, good for them. Skip it, there are better movies out!
Religulous - Very funny. Only rent this one if you like Bill Maher and won't be offended by it. My favorite part was with the Senator from Arkansas.
How to Lose Friends and Alienate People - Simon Pegg is funny. With anyone else I don't think the movie would have been as funny. I suggest people pick up Run Fat Boy, Run, too.
Rock'n'Rolla - Seems to be largely overlooked by renters. This movie is hilarious.
Pride and Glory - Good movie, not one to miss.
Lakeview Terrence - Decent movie. Worth the rental cost, I suppose.
My Best Friend's Girl - Funny, worth renting this one.
Righteous Kill - Could have been better, but it wasn't bad either.
Max Payne - Decent action, I guess. Needed more character development as it was very weak in this area. Probably would have been better if they had followed the game's plot.
Mirrors - Was ok. The ending seemed to much like it was copying Silent Hill's (movie) ending.
Pineapple Express - Funny, typical of what you'd expect from a movie with Seth Rogen in it. Probably more enjoyed by guys or certain age groups.
Igor - Cute animated movie. If you've skipped over this one, pick it up next time.
House Bunny - Cute, funny.
Burn After Reading - Very funny, not all may get or like the sort of comedy it is.
City of Ember - Good movie for the family. Parents would enjoy this as well.
Traitor - Good but slow, those who have negative views/close minded about all Islamics will not like it.
I also watched The More the Merrier a couple weeks ago. Cute, funny movie for those who like older movies.
There are lot more, this only covers the past couple of months! I simply can't remember anymore at the moment, but if anyone asks me a question about a movie I should be able to answer or at least I'll try!
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omg i want to see religulous, I love bill maher...I saw him at the oscars presenting and i thought he didn't do so well lol
We went to see Gran Torino a while back. I kinda got drug a long and figured it was clint eastwood so I didnt have my hopes up for liking it that much, but I LOVED it. It was a great movie that was very moving!
Other than that I havent seen too many new movies for some reason! I'm kinda behind! LOL!
Other than that I havent seen too many new movies for some reason! I'm kinda behind! LOL!
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^I remember that one looking interesting. Probably something I will watch when it comes to dvd.
Well go get it! It's not a big renter here (I live in the bible belt, so no wonder) so stores that have it may not keep as many copies on shelves for long if it's not doing well.
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Well I hope ya'll are right.... I'm off to watch Slumdog Millionare.
Other movies I've seen recently:
Eagle eye: good IMO
The Changling: I was not overly impressed with it.
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging: definately a "tween's" movie. I got it for my daughter.
Body of Lies: not bad
City of Ember: good family movie
Igor: pretty good animated
Fly Me to the Moon: good animated family movie
Madagascar 2: Not bad, but I liked the first one better.
Open Season 2: good animated gamily movie.
Outlander: pretty good for the genre... not sure if you'd class it as sci-fi/action/fantasy... maybe a combo of those.
Pride and Glory: good movie
Righteous Kill: darn GOOD movie..... one of my favs as of late. But then I
Robert DeNiro and Al Pancino
Saw 5 not bad, but they are getting old now....the first 2 and 4th were the better ones IMHO.
Sex Drive Watched it yesterday.... ummm, yah. I cracked a smile a couple times....but that was it. A friend said it was hilarious, hence watching it. Then I realised, it was hilarious to HER age group, not mine
Space Chimps My kids really enjoyed it.
Swing Vote: pretty good, watched it as a family.
The Accidental Husband Good comedy/romance
The Lucky Ones Not bad, but not good either. I found it kinda boring. I think it was too long and drawn out.
Traitor was pretty good.
The Secret Life of Bees Good tear jerker... loved it
Transporter 3 pretty good
You don't mess with the Zohan I used to love Adam Sandler's movies but...... this one was not worth renting.
Zack and Miri some funny parts, but not a great movie.
W didn't like it at all.... sat through 1/2hr and I was done...
I watch alot of movies
Not much else to do with my time right now.... I am soooo looking forward to surgery, spring, etc.... then I can do alot more than read or watch movies
Other movies I've seen recently:
Eagle eye: good IMO
The Changling: I was not overly impressed with it.
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging: definately a "tween's" movie. I got it for my daughter.
Body of Lies: not bad
City of Ember: good family movie
Igor: pretty good animated
Fly Me to the Moon: good animated family movie
Madagascar 2: Not bad, but I liked the first one better.
Open Season 2: good animated gamily movie.
Outlander: pretty good for the genre... not sure if you'd class it as sci-fi/action/fantasy... maybe a combo of those.
Pride and Glory: good movie
Righteous Kill: darn GOOD movie..... one of my favs as of late. But then I
Saw 5 not bad, but they are getting old now....the first 2 and 4th were the better ones IMHO.
Sex Drive Watched it yesterday.... ummm, yah. I cracked a smile a couple times....but that was it. A friend said it was hilarious, hence watching it. Then I realised, it was hilarious to HER age group, not mine
Space Chimps My kids really enjoyed it.
Swing Vote: pretty good, watched it as a family.
The Accidental Husband Good comedy/romance
The Lucky Ones Not bad, but not good either. I found it kinda boring. I think it was too long and drawn out.
Traitor was pretty good.
The Secret Life of Bees Good tear jerker... loved it
Transporter 3 pretty good
You don't mess with the Zohan I used to love Adam Sandler's movies but...... this one was not worth renting.
Zack and Miri some funny parts, but not a great movie.
W didn't like it at all.... sat through 1/2hr and I was done...
I watch alot of movies
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^ You should pick up a copy of Fireproof sometime. I haven't watched this one as I'm not the biggest fan of most dramas, but everyone who has rented it said it was very good. Changeling is one you shouldn't miss, and as I mentioned Rock'n'Rolla is good but overlooked dvd. Horton Hears a Who was cute, too.
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Fireproof eh. I will take a look for that.Originally Posted by strange_wings
^ You should pick up a copy of Fireproof sometime. I haven't watched this one as I'm not the biggest fan of most dramas, but everyone who has rented it said it was very good. Changeling is one you shouldn't miss, and as I mentioned Rock'n'Rolla is good but overlooked dvd. Horton Hears a Who was cute, too.
I did watch The Changling, and honestly I was not impressed with it. It wasn't bad, but nowhere near as good as I thought it would be.
I just finished watchin The Slumdog Millionare and OMG, that was a great movie
Taking Chance-It's about a this armed forces officer who is taking the body of another home.It was very good.
Love comes Softly,Love's Enduring Promise,Love's Long Journey,and Love's Abiding Joy-all great christian love storys
Love comes Softly,Love's Enduring Promise,Love's Long Journey,and Love's Abiding Joy-all great christian love storys
