What Movie Did You Just Watch? Returns

[brotherbear]

Homeward Bound!!! I loved it!!

Homeward Bound is an awesome movie and one of my childhood favorites.

Anyway, I watched The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride the other day (firgured I was on a role when it comes to TLK). It's a good sequel, but it could never live up to the expectations after the original. The animation is the best that I have yet to see in a sequel, and it really is a plus that all (almost) of the original voice cast is back. But overall, the film is pretty good. I'd give it

**** (four stars) or 8.5/10 (or, if on a letter grading scale, a B- to a B)

Yesterday, I watched a Warren Miller film, Higher Ground (ski movies). Great film with a lot of humor and awesome shots...especially of the mountains in Alaska!

***** (five stars) or 9.5/10 (minus .5 because I know there's aquired taste to watch ski movies).

Next, I will be watching these films:

Fantasia (possibility..)
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship (EE)
Lord of the Rings: Two Towers (EE)
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (EE)

-BB

[reyquila]

I'm watching Escape to Witch Mountain and then Return to Witch Mountain!!!

[Dottie]

Me and some friends watched some movies yesterday:

The Blair Witch Project That seriously scared the crap out of me. That was maybe my 2nd or 3rd horor movie in my entire life and I was so scared.
I know, of course it is fake, but it's very well done and maybe one of the best marketing campaigns in movie history.

After that we watched John Tucker must die which is a fun movie. Nothin more, nothing less.

[PixarFan2006]

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

B

[Dottie]

Ratatouille It was awesome. It's cute and sweet and funny and simply amazing!!! My personal Pixar favorite!
There are many sweet scenes, and there are exciting scenes. Just the right mix of everything.

[The Little Merman]

So far in 2007...

1. A
2. The Bourne Ultimatum
3. Ratatouille
4. Hairspray
5. Knocked Up
   
   A-
6. Zodiac
   
   B+
7. 300
8. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
9. Transformers
   
   B
10. Catch and Release
11. Music and Lyrics
12. Meet the Robinsons
    
    B-
13. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
14. Shrek the Third
    
    C
15. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
16. I Know Who Killed Me
17. Blades of Glory
    
    C-
18. Spider-Man 3
19. Wild Hogs

[2099net]

Blood Diamond

Sigh. I know this was from last year, but considering how poorly many of the blockbuster sequels have done artistically over the past couple of years, it's a shame a film like Blood Diamond didn't do better on its theatrical release (IMDB indicates it only took about $60m ).

Here's a film that's original, literate, educational without being preachy, full of action (this film sure had scenes that put it level with moves like Batman Begins) and excellent acting from all involved. In short, it was ten times the film most self-appointed blockbusters are. It should have done much better at the Oscars®. I guess the message about conflict diamonds wouldn't sit so well with so many at the awards audience who end up almost encrusted in diamonds because they're so desperate for column inches.

It is however, also highly violent - and in such an off-hand casual way it is all the more shocking. You really do feel that violence and death are a way of life for the people in the movie. I'm surprised it was given a 15 certificate and not an 18 over here to be honest. So keep that in mind if you choose to watch this film.

[dvdjunkie]

The Bourne Ultimatum - the latest and best in the Bourne trilogy. Matt Damon returns to the big screen with this final chapter in the Bourne trilogy, and, in my opinion, the best of the three. It has been prefectly cast, and the movie plays like a roller coaster ride with surprises at every turn. It doesn't lack for action, and the story is well told, and we have a very good non-cop-out ending that leaves us begging for more. 5/5 stars.

[neurotic_Donald_Duck]

300
could watch it a million times love every second of it!

[Anne]

Today I watched Cinderella III for the first time. As there have been a few topics about this movie lately, I decided it was time for me to watch it!! I liked it! It's a good sequel. The animation is great also.

I also watched The Lost World (Jurassic Park)... I just love this movie! lol I can't tell why, but I've always been fascinated by the Jurassic Park trilogy!!!

And, tonight, I watched Evan Almighty with my boyfriend. We were bored so after having cleaned the whole house, we decided to watch this movie. I thought it would be bad since I read reviews that said this movie wasn't good. I was surprised, I really enjoyed it. We laughed at a couple of scenes and had a great time overall.

[PixarFan2006]

I saw The Simpsons Movie today. It was pretty good and had many funny moments.

B+

[PixarFan2006]

A little summary of what I have seen so far this year.

Blades of Glory C
Spider-Man 3 B-
Shrek the Third C+
Knocked Up B
Ratatouille A-
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix B-
The Simpsons Movie B+

[Lazario]

finally watched / re-watched my used Wes Craven Presents pick-ups. Here's the lowdown:

Wishmaster (1997), D (I'm going to start doing my grades in bold-red, like on Darlene Conner's report card, and like Judge Alvin Valkenheiser always says, "I suggest you have yours the same way" ) : The first time I saw it, back in the 1990's (way back, that is...), I thought it wasn't half-bad. But that of course depends on what your definition of half-bad is. I've seen hundreds of decent horror movies since, and I can say with full assurance that this one is a stinker. Pure and true. The only saving grace is the acting, which is mostly decent. Although, many would argue the most important performance of all would be Andrew Divoff's as the film's evil Djinn villain. But unfortunately, it comes off as a pale immitation of both Tony Todd's Candyman (Candyman, naturally, 1992) and Billy Zane's Collector (Demon Knight, 1995). So he gives the hardest to swallow performance of all. Thankfully, the supporting cast is more than adequate. But everything else fails.

It's not overly CGI-heavy, but the KNB gore effects are overdone and shoddy, the film's numerous massacre scenes are stupid and (as Leonard Maltin noted) gratuitous, the story is seriously lacking in effect (though Peter Atkins, Hellbound: Hellraiser II, raises some interesting Genie lore in a few moments) as many scenes don't efficiently follow through on the intriguing "Devil and Daniel Webster"-like promise. It's basically a poor attempt at starting another Leprechaun-ish franchise. Which succeeded. But not for the better. The only real reasons to see this movie are for the scenes involving Shirley MacLaine / Stella Stevens look-a-like Jenny O'Hara (also happening to be the single best actor in the film) who turns in a remarkable performance in her short 4/5 minute screentime, and to pick out the many cameos from famous horror actors/personalities, including- Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984), Buck Flower (The Fog, 1980), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th Parts VII and VIII), Tony Todd (Candyman, 1992), Ted Raimi (The Evil Dead series), Reggie Bannister and Angus Scrimm (Phantasm, 1979).

Also, John Byner has a short role in the film. He did the voice of Gurgi in Disney's The Black Cauldron (1985).



Don't Look Down (1998), C : It's a very attractive idea for a horror movie. But unfortunately, it goes the route of the standard, cheaply produced TV-movie that is at best a slightly above average Lifetime-styled thriller. The cast is disappointing, the music is awful, and the ending is cliched and lacks all tension. The killer's motivation is still at question, really. But... the pacing actually helps to make the film more watchable by frequently diverting our attention away from the inadequate performers. Also, the cinematography and camerawork occasionally maximizes the exhiliration of the characters' scenarios. And there is one particularly moving dramatic scene that finally makes good use of the film's limited originality in its' score. For $4, it's worth a watch if you've ever liked a TV-movie thriller. It just needed a lot more work.

The Liberals are Usually Right.

About what, and when?

I just say that to tick you off. Is it working?

[castleinthesky]

2007 Movie Rankings

1. Zodiac A
2. Ratatouille A
3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix B+
4. 300 B
5. Surf’s Up B

6. Meet the Robinsons B
7. Knocked Up B-
8. Sicko C+
9. Transformers C+
10. Spider Man 3 C

11. 1480 C
12. Pirates of the Carribean: At Worlds End D
13. Shrek the Third F


Missed in theaters here, will rent: Bridge to Terabithia, Sunshine

Never came here, plan to see: Rescue Dawn, La Vie In Rose

[castleinthesky]

Just wondering if this can be moved to polls/games, since what book did you just read is in that section. Both topics have the same premise.

Why? Sometimes there is a lot of discussion about the movies here, or reviews about new movies, so I think it should stay here.

A lot of discussion is made in the book thread as well, about the books, adaptations of the books, and novels in general. If that is moved to polls/games (and other similar threads), this should be in the same boat.

[Flanger-Hanger]

I watched Titan AE for the first time today. I enjoyed it, much more than other recent Disney movies. I don't understand why everyone hates it.

[dvdjunkie]

Watched my 2-Disc Special Edition of Song of the South that has been touted on this site and I decided to bite on it, and guess what.........it is the best print of the movie I have seen since the movie theater.

According to the person who wrote the notes about the disc, it has been digitally remastered from a 35mm negative, and the sound is restored to its original Mono magic, and sounds better than ever. The colors are brilliant, and even the trailers that precede the movie have been re-mastered.

The second disc is full of surprises. One bonus feature is that they took all of the animated sequences and put them together in a short film and they play really well away from SotS. The second bonus feature is an interview with some rare still photos with Walt Disney himself about "Song of the South". Some original music is also included. Bonus number three is the original release trailer for SotS, and the two re-release trailers from 1952 and 1966.
Bonus feature four and one of my favorites is the inclusion of three cartoon segments that include the complete "Officer and a Duck" cartoons from WWII, The Ant and the Aardvark series, and then some great Disney 'toons that include the missing "Martins and the Coys" segment, and the Warner Bros. short "Coal Black and the Sebben Dwarfs". Bonus five, as if we needed any more, is Johnny Mercer and his group singing the songs from SotS. His version of "Zip A Dee Do Dah" is the best.

All of this for $16.99, and I couldn't be happier. I now have three copies of this great Disney classic, and they all vary from okay to Great!!!

[Dottie]

I am watching Another Thin Man right now.
One of the funniest movies series ever. Highly recommended for everyone who doesn't have a problem with old black/white movies.

[2099net]

I am watching Another Thin Man right now.
One of the funniest movies series ever. Highly recommended for everyone who doesn't have a problem with old black/white movies.

I have to second this recommendation. The dialogue and interplay between the two leads in this series of movies it spot-on-perfect. Witty, gently mocking yet affectionate, it really brings the movies to life.

The only film I can think of written in the last 10 years or so with a script as good as a Thin Man film is "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang".

[PeterPanfan]

Oliver and Company-I can't help but to smile and sing-along with "Why Should I Worry?"

I know this doesn't really count...but I finished my Sabrina the Teenage-Witch:Season Two,xD