We all laughed ourselves silly, and the grand kids all enjoyed it thoroughly. We are going to try to watch "A Christmas Story" tonight. Hope to get the same reaction.
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As a family we watched Jingle All The Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and, in his first movie role, Jake Lloyd (he played young Annakin Skywalker in "The Phantom Menace".
We all laughed ourselves silly, and the grand kids all enjoyed it thoroughly. We are going to try to watch "A Christmas Story" tonight. Hope to get the same reaction.
We all laughed ourselves silly, and the grand kids all enjoyed it thoroughly. We are going to try to watch "A Christmas Story" tonight. Hope to get the same reaction.
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A Little Night Music (1977)
I'll start this review by saying I own the OBC album and have seen the 1990 taping with Sally Ann Howes in the lead so I know how the original show sounded and what it looks like in its complete form.
Main Negatives:
- Liz can't pull off "Send in the Clowns" or control her weight. They dubbed her voice for "Love Takes Time" (and her original vocals sound better), but not her most important song?
- Camera work is pretty static and often times is too far away, such as during the second half of "Send in the Clowns" (the most poorly handled number).
- The resolution feels abrupt without Mme. Armfelt's closing lines regarding the night smiling and so do the editing of other scenes.
Main Pros:
- The cast outside of Liz is great (particularity Diana Rigg) and handle all their musical numbers and dialog scenes very well
- The costumes and sets are very well put together
- I actually like the opening with lyrics and the dissolve from the stage to outdoor setting
Without the trappings of a true Roadshow exhibition (overture, intermission etc.) a direct copy of the stage version would have made the film too long to sit through and the cuts made do not detract from the story. Neither do seemingly odd changes in location and names (now Erich?), especially since the "perpetual twilight" concept was dropped anyway. They're just different and likely not to enrage anyone outside of a group expecting/wanting and direct copy of the stage work. I'm not really convinced concepts like the Quintet could be pulled off in a movie anyway.
The film is still funny and lovely to look at as it should with a predominately great cast. These alone make the movie superior to many other film musicals (like The Wiz) and not deserving of the degree of harsh criticism it gets. Likely the degree of harshness comes from disappointment and not really from what is on screen, which is understandable given its potential (heck, getting Glynis Johns and a decent camera crew would have made it great). There are certainly are things to criticize there, but the movie is not devoid of merit. I could see myself buying the movie when (more like IF) it comes to Blu-ray.
That's my opinion and I'll be blasted for having it, but the audience I saw it with laughed at all the right moments so maybe I'm not alone?
Edit: As a side note I do think Liz did well with her bits in "You Must Meet my Wife".
I'll start this review by saying I own the OBC album and have seen the 1990 taping with Sally Ann Howes in the lead so I know how the original show sounded and what it looks like in its complete form.
Main Negatives:
- Liz can't pull off "Send in the Clowns" or control her weight. They dubbed her voice for "Love Takes Time" (and her original vocals sound better), but not her most important song?
- Camera work is pretty static and often times is too far away, such as during the second half of "Send in the Clowns" (the most poorly handled number).
- The resolution feels abrupt without Mme. Armfelt's closing lines regarding the night smiling and so do the editing of other scenes.
Main Pros:
- The cast outside of Liz is great (particularity Diana Rigg) and handle all their musical numbers and dialog scenes very well
- The costumes and sets are very well put together
- I actually like the opening with lyrics and the dissolve from the stage to outdoor setting
Without the trappings of a true Roadshow exhibition (overture, intermission etc.) a direct copy of the stage version would have made the film too long to sit through and the cuts made do not detract from the story. Neither do seemingly odd changes in location and names (now Erich?), especially since the "perpetual twilight" concept was dropped anyway. They're just different and likely not to enrage anyone outside of a group expecting/wanting and direct copy of the stage work. I'm not really convinced concepts like the Quintet could be pulled off in a movie anyway.
The film is still funny and lovely to look at as it should with a predominately great cast. These alone make the movie superior to many other film musicals (like The Wiz) and not deserving of the degree of harsh criticism it gets. Likely the degree of harshness comes from disappointment and not really from what is on screen, which is understandable given its potential (heck, getting Glynis Johns and a decent camera crew would have made it great). There are certainly are things to criticize there, but the movie is not devoid of merit. I could see myself buying the movie when (more like IF) it comes to Blu-ray.
That's my opinion and I'll be blasted for having it, but the audience I saw it with laughed at all the right moments so maybe I'm not alone?
Edit: As a side note I do think Liz did well with her bits in "You Must Meet my Wife".
The Girl in the Café (2005)
This must have been the 6th or 7th time I've seen it. It's definitly my absolute no. 1 favorite film, and I doubt that will ever change. It's the tale of a somewhat stuffy, shy middle aged man, Lawrence, who meets a beautiful, special, somewhat eccentric young woman, Gina, in a London café. They develop a very special bond. He's a top adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury of the UK and therefore has to go to the G8 summit in Reykjavik. He asks her to come with him. There, she comes to understand the important task Lawrence has, to defend the Millennium Goals (the committment the G8 countries have made to battle extreme poverty in the world) and becomes passionatly involved --too passionate, which has a big impact on Lawrence's career.
I cry every time during this film (yes, me). Not because of the political themes (although those are heart-breaking enough, and are presented that way), but because of the intense, deep, warm connection you see developing between Lawrence and Gina. Here's a lonely man who had lost all hope of finding someone to share his life with; then he meets this quirky, interesting, quiet young woman who genuinly cares about him and what he does. The bond that grows between them is genuine and authentic, and so are all the emotions they show you.
Bill Nighy, the veteran actor, is convincing as the 'boring' person who turns out to be more interesting than he, himself, would have thought. To his own surprise, Lawrence is able to connect with Gina in a way he could have never expected, and Nighy makes that look so natural. The real star of the film is Kelly Macdonald as Gina. Nobody could be more perfect for that role. In the film, one of Lawrence's colleagues says Gina is "pretty", then somebody corrects him: she's not "pretty", but "beautiful". What's the difference, he asks. "Pretty", you can be at a certain age, but it will fade. "Beautiful" knows no age and has staying power. That goes for Gina for sure.
Kelly Macdonald definitly has the features one thinks of about a "beautiful" girl. She has these big eyes in which you could drown. They speak volumes. Macdonald uses them to tell everything Gina is feeling. Combined with her adorable Scottish accent, her sincerity, her calmness, her class, her naivety in some regards, her guts to stand up for what she thinks is right, her compassion with Lawrence, makes her an irresistable character. You can't help but root for her. In the end, it turns out her outspokenness has made a difference --at least in the film. If only real life could be this way...
*Sigh*
Go see this movie.
This must have been the 6th or 7th time I've seen it. It's definitly my absolute no. 1 favorite film, and I doubt that will ever change. It's the tale of a somewhat stuffy, shy middle aged man, Lawrence, who meets a beautiful, special, somewhat eccentric young woman, Gina, in a London café. They develop a very special bond. He's a top adviser to the Secretary of the Treasury of the UK and therefore has to go to the G8 summit in Reykjavik. He asks her to come with him. There, she comes to understand the important task Lawrence has, to defend the Millennium Goals (the committment the G8 countries have made to battle extreme poverty in the world) and becomes passionatly involved --too passionate, which has a big impact on Lawrence's career.
I cry every time during this film (yes, me). Not because of the political themes (although those are heart-breaking enough, and are presented that way), but because of the intense, deep, warm connection you see developing between Lawrence and Gina. Here's a lonely man who had lost all hope of finding someone to share his life with; then he meets this quirky, interesting, quiet young woman who genuinly cares about him and what he does. The bond that grows between them is genuine and authentic, and so are all the emotions they show you.
Bill Nighy, the veteran actor, is convincing as the 'boring' person who turns out to be more interesting than he, himself, would have thought. To his own surprise, Lawrence is able to connect with Gina in a way he could have never expected, and Nighy makes that look so natural. The real star of the film is Kelly Macdonald as Gina. Nobody could be more perfect for that role. In the film, one of Lawrence's colleagues says Gina is "pretty", then somebody corrects him: she's not "pretty", but "beautiful". What's the difference, he asks. "Pretty", you can be at a certain age, but it will fade. "Beautiful" knows no age and has staying power. That goes for Gina for sure.
Kelly Macdonald definitly has the features one thinks of about a "beautiful" girl. She has these big eyes in which you could drown. They speak volumes. Macdonald uses them to tell everything Gina is feeling. Combined with her adorable Scottish accent, her sincerity, her calmness, her class, her naivety in some regards, her guts to stand up for what she thinks is right, her compassion with Lawrence, makes her an irresistable character. You can't help but root for her. In the end, it turns out her outspokenness has made a difference --at least in the film. If only real life could be this way...
*Sigh*
Go see this movie.
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A Christmas Carol (2009 film)- 6/10
Well, after a long overdue recommendation (sorry, Margos), I finally sat down and watched this last night. I found it a faithful, but extremely dark adaption of the tale, and while it is better than most, there is much wrong, but much good with this adaption.
Now, about the scariness. This is a generally frightening film, especially noticeable in the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come's scenes, the death of the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the ghost of Marley's entire sequence. I thought the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come's horse chase was utterly pointless and confusing. Is he trying to teach Scrooge a lesson? Why did he shrink him? It degrades the ghost's character to that of a cruel one, but I suppose that's what the filmmakers intended: Scrooge must see the error of his ways, but it really was a rather pointless sequence. However, that last sequence with him dragging Scrooge into hell was very powerful and strong, and I'm glad the filmmakers included it: it really raised the stakes and made everything very dramatic.
The Ghost of Christmas Present was my least favorite ghost, for while the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has a chilling presence, this one was just plain annoying. The laughter was nice at first, but the constant repetition of him just laughing really got on my nerves. His sudden changes from happy to serious didn't really make him a strong character. His most significant scene is when he shows Ignorance and Want, one of the most chilling scenes in the whole movie. His death while laughing was really kind of creepy, and I'm not sure I like the character as a whole. He was sort of loud, obnoxious, and just plain awkward. That whole sequence could've used a bit more work.
The Ghost of Christmas Past was by far my favorite: the voice was great, he has a very appealing image to him overall, and his flight sequences are absolutely breathtaking. Not much else that I can say about him, only that he was my favorite character.
As for Jacob Marley's ghost, he gave me the most jump. It really shows just how rotten his life was and how he paid for it in the end. Talking with a broken jaw was great! The constant moaning was a tiny bit unnecessary.
Scrooge himself was plain old Scrooge; Jim Carrey did a great job. Overall, I think the movie is very faithful and tries to capture the spirit of the original, but ultimately fails with annoying characters, and not enough Christmas cheer. Otherwise, great movie. Not really something I'd want to watch again, however.
Well, after a long overdue recommendation (sorry, Margos), I finally sat down and watched this last night. I found it a faithful, but extremely dark adaption of the tale, and while it is better than most, there is much wrong, but much good with this adaption.
Now, about the scariness. This is a generally frightening film, especially noticeable in the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come's scenes, the death of the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the ghost of Marley's entire sequence. I thought the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come's horse chase was utterly pointless and confusing. Is he trying to teach Scrooge a lesson? Why did he shrink him? It degrades the ghost's character to that of a cruel one, but I suppose that's what the filmmakers intended: Scrooge must see the error of his ways, but it really was a rather pointless sequence. However, that last sequence with him dragging Scrooge into hell was very powerful and strong, and I'm glad the filmmakers included it: it really raised the stakes and made everything very dramatic.
The Ghost of Christmas Present was my least favorite ghost, for while the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has a chilling presence, this one was just plain annoying. The laughter was nice at first, but the constant repetition of him just laughing really got on my nerves. His sudden changes from happy to serious didn't really make him a strong character. His most significant scene is when he shows Ignorance and Want, one of the most chilling scenes in the whole movie. His death while laughing was really kind of creepy, and I'm not sure I like the character as a whole. He was sort of loud, obnoxious, and just plain awkward. That whole sequence could've used a bit more work.
The Ghost of Christmas Past was by far my favorite: the voice was great, he has a very appealing image to him overall, and his flight sequences are absolutely breathtaking. Not much else that I can say about him, only that he was my favorite character.
As for Jacob Marley's ghost, he gave me the most jump. It really shows just how rotten his life was and how he paid for it in the end. Talking with a broken jaw was great! The constant moaning was a tiny bit unnecessary.
Scrooge himself was plain old Scrooge; Jim Carrey did a great job. Overall, I think the movie is very faithful and tries to capture the spirit of the original, but ultimately fails with annoying characters, and not enough Christmas cheer. Otherwise, great movie. Not really something I'd want to watch again, however.
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Wonder Boys (2000)
I've seen this film before a lot of years ago, but I think I wasn't able to appreciate it at all. I think I was simply too young to understand the depth of it. This time, I really got into the mood of the story. It's a tragi-comedy with a superb performance by Michael Douglas, who plays a college professor in Creative Writing. He's been working on his second novel for over 7 yearss, but something always seem to get into the way --like his wives running away; his affair with his boss' wife (Frances McDormand); his sexy student (Katie Holmes) who's renting a room with him, while trying to seduce him; or a troubled young man (perfectly played by Toby McGuire), searching for his route in life and looking up to his professor for a role model.
I thought this was a nice little movie. You certainly have to be in the right mood to watch it. And you have to focus on the characters more than on the actual plot, but they are well developed. I only wish Katie Holmes' part could've been bigger. Maybe having her sleep with the professor. But that's more of a personal wish than an artistic point of view, seeing as Katie was still young, cute and very sexy, and not married to that weirdo yet.
The soundtrack is great. It includes songs of nine singer-songwriters, including Bob Dylan (most notably 'Not Dark Yet'), of whom the director had always been a big fan. Dylan composed a new song for the soundtrack that's not in the movie, "Things Have Changed". The director also created a music video for the song, filming new footage of Bob Dylan on the film's various locations and editing it with footage used in Wonder Boys as if Dylan were actually in the film, taking the place of Michael Douglas' character. So it looks like Dylan is talking to Tobey McGuire and dancing with Katie Holmes! It's a lot of fun to see Dylan clearly enjoying himself and playing his part very well.
I've seen this film before a lot of years ago, but I think I wasn't able to appreciate it at all. I think I was simply too young to understand the depth of it. This time, I really got into the mood of the story. It's a tragi-comedy with a superb performance by Michael Douglas, who plays a college professor in Creative Writing. He's been working on his second novel for over 7 yearss, but something always seem to get into the way --like his wives running away; his affair with his boss' wife (Frances McDormand); his sexy student (Katie Holmes) who's renting a room with him, while trying to seduce him; or a troubled young man (perfectly played by Toby McGuire), searching for his route in life and looking up to his professor for a role model.
I thought this was a nice little movie. You certainly have to be in the right mood to watch it. And you have to focus on the characters more than on the actual plot, but they are well developed. I only wish Katie Holmes' part could've been bigger. Maybe having her sleep with the professor. But that's more of a personal wish than an artistic point of view, seeing as Katie was still young, cute and very sexy, and not married to that weirdo yet.
The soundtrack is great. It includes songs of nine singer-songwriters, including Bob Dylan (most notably 'Not Dark Yet'), of whom the director had always been a big fan. Dylan composed a new song for the soundtrack that's not in the movie, "Things Have Changed". The director also created a music video for the song, filming new footage of Bob Dylan on the film's various locations and editing it with footage used in Wonder Boys as if Dylan were actually in the film, taking the place of Michael Douglas' character. So it looks like Dylan is talking to Tobey McGuire and dancing with Katie Holmes! It's a lot of fun to see Dylan clearly enjoying himself and playing his part very well.
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It definitely gets better with age. (Age of the viewer)Goliath wrote:Wonder Boys (2000)
I've seen this film before a lot of years ago, but I think I wasn't able to appreciate it at all. I think I was simply too young to understand the depth of it.
I don't buy it as depth as much as I do just damn good quirky comedy. Hollywood's idea of a great indie film (and this time, they were right). If it were as much about depth, it would probably be more realistic and I'm not sure that's what it was aiming for. The scene of the writing students tearing James apart for being too dark was pretty over-the-top in the characterization of the kids as actual piranhas. I think Ghost World did better in the scene where the students all seemed to share a group discomfort to "Enid's" painting. Still somewhat altered for the starkness of indie comedy, but definitely more realistic to the situation. I've been there. Where other people don't need to say a word, they just share a look between each other and you get this feeling of - you're not "them," in their eyes you don't belong.
Then of course, there are the reactions to the dog being shot. Poetic license? Emotional manipulation? I guess I hear "depth" and immediately jump to "realism." Damn new millennium!
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) - i saw this today with my older sister. I thought it was a step up from the previous two films David Yates directed in the series. I liked how it stayed true to the events from the book.
I am really looking forward to see how Part 2 will hold up in comparison.
I am really looking forward to see how Part 2 will hold up in comparison.
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District 9
This was some kind of unusual SF movie! I liked how it broke away from the cliche of "ugly aliens with evil intentions land in new York/ Washinton and try to conquer the world and destroy humanity". In this movie the aliens (looking like human-sized schrimps) are stranded with their spaceship above Johannesburg and turn out to be destitute hungry creatures, who end up in their own slum 'district 9' as victims of a new Apartheid. This movie is a combination of sf, action, satire and social drama.
Earlier this week: Be kind rewind It was funny.
This was some kind of unusual SF movie! I liked how it broke away from the cliche of "ugly aliens with evil intentions land in new York/ Washinton and try to conquer the world and destroy humanity". In this movie the aliens (looking like human-sized schrimps) are stranded with their spaceship above Johannesburg and turn out to be destitute hungry creatures, who end up in their own slum 'district 9' as victims of a new Apartheid. This movie is a combination of sf, action, satire and social drama.
Earlier this week: Be kind rewind It was funny.
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Shrek Forever After (2010) 6/10 - also known as Shrek Goes Fourth and Shrek The Final Chapter. It's better then the third one but still no where near the caliber of the first two. It at least strayed from the formula and attempted something new (unlike the third one, which just repeated the first two, resulting is boredom). The whole thing was just meh.
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This is the movie to watch for animation fans who are fed up with the 'oh we're so funny and full of pop culture references' CGI-animated movies and yearn for a serious story. In a postapocalyptic, barren world where humans have died out, 9 little puppets have to defend themselves against monstrous animal-like machines. Each puppet has his/her own distinct personality . There is a poignancy to this story you rarely see in animation these days as well as a spiritual element. Well done!
This is the movie to watch for animation fans who are fed up with the 'oh we're so funny and full of pop culture references' CGI-animated movies and yearn for a serious story. In a postapocalyptic, barren world where humans have died out, 9 little puppets have to defend themselves against monstrous animal-like machines. Each puppet has his/her own distinct personality . There is a poignancy to this story you rarely see in animation these days as well as a spiritual element. Well done!
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The Prestige (2006)
What a movie! Richely deserved its' 8.4 rating on IMDb! A story full of suspense, riddles, mystery and magic. It leaves you guessing at every turn and has a new twist in store every time you think you think you have figured it out. It has some extraordinary performaces by Hugh Jackman (GREAT as always!), Christian Bale, Michael Cane and of course Scarlett Johansson, more as eye-candy as anything else, but then again, she IS probably the most beautiful woman in the world!
What a movie! Richely deserved its' 8.4 rating on IMDb! A story full of suspense, riddles, mystery and magic. It leaves you guessing at every turn and has a new twist in store every time you think you think you have figured it out. It has some extraordinary performaces by Hugh Jackman (GREAT as always!), Christian Bale, Michael Cane and of course Scarlett Johansson, more as eye-candy as anything else, but then again, she IS probably the most beautiful woman in the world!
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A Christmas Carol (2009) 6.5/10 - not my favorite adaption (that honor belongs to Mickey's Christmas Carol). It's probably about 20 minutes too long due to unnecessary added sequences to show off the 3D. All these years after The Polar Express and the animation is still stiff and lifeless (I guess not much has changed at ImageMovers). Some interpretations of characters and sequences are inspired but for the most part, this is a rather dull movie.
Inception (2010) 7.5 or 8/10 (still mauling this one over, may watch it a second time to see if it holds up or falls apart) - let me start by saying how impressed I am with the ambitious scope of this project. The acting, direction, writing, and visual effects are all phenomenal. It's the story I'm not as impressed with (not to mention the concept of entering other people's dreams is not that original, since I remember a similar idea being explored in Paprika). I really feel that they drown you in excellent dialogue (along with great acting and direction) to cover up just how thin and at times ridiculous the actual story is. If a less talented director had taken this project (unable to distract from and cover up the plot), I'm sure this movie would've been laughed at instead of praised. In the end, I was entertained and enjoyed it, but am not sure how it will hold up on repeat viewings. At least it gives you something to talk about afterwords.
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On a side note, it's rating on IMDB is way overinflated (I guess it adds to the disappointment when you expect the 6th greatest movie ever made to hold up). IMDB is killing me with the recent movies getting such bloated ratings, like The Dark Knight, or Toy Story 3, or How to Train Your Dragon, or Rapunzel or Avatar. Enjoyable movies but their ratings are REALLY misleading. How many people would claim Toy Story 3 the greatest animated film ever made or that The Dark Knight is one of the top 10 greatest movies ever made? Not many I'm sure and that is exactly what those same people are suggesting when they artificially boost a movies rating. IMDB was never that reliable to begin with but the past couple of years destroyed whatever credibility they had left (I'm guessing more children and non-movie buffs use this site now then when it was first established).
I'm sorry about this rant, but IMDB has always pissed me off. That's why every time I review a movie in this thread, I accompany that review with what I feel the movie should have on IMDB (keeping in mind what the average is on IMDB's rating system). This is why I almost never give a movie a 9 or higher (that would single perfection) and the average rating hovers between 6.5 and 7.5.
Inception (2010) 7.5 or 8/10 (still mauling this one over, may watch it a second time to see if it holds up or falls apart) - let me start by saying how impressed I am with the ambitious scope of this project. The acting, direction, writing, and visual effects are all phenomenal. It's the story I'm not as impressed with (not to mention the concept of entering other people's dreams is not that original, since I remember a similar idea being explored in Paprika). I really feel that they drown you in excellent dialogue (along with great acting and direction) to cover up just how thin and at times ridiculous the actual story is. If a less talented director had taken this project (unable to distract from and cover up the plot), I'm sure this movie would've been laughed at instead of praised. In the end, I was entertained and enjoyed it, but am not sure how it will hold up on repeat viewings. At least it gives you something to talk about afterwords.
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On a side note, it's rating on IMDB is way overinflated (I guess it adds to the disappointment when you expect the 6th greatest movie ever made to hold up). IMDB is killing me with the recent movies getting such bloated ratings, like The Dark Knight, or Toy Story 3, or How to Train Your Dragon, or Rapunzel or Avatar. Enjoyable movies but their ratings are REALLY misleading. How many people would claim Toy Story 3 the greatest animated film ever made or that The Dark Knight is one of the top 10 greatest movies ever made? Not many I'm sure and that is exactly what those same people are suggesting when they artificially boost a movies rating. IMDB was never that reliable to begin with but the past couple of years destroyed whatever credibility they had left (I'm guessing more children and non-movie buffs use this site now then when it was first established).
I'm sorry about this rant, but IMDB has always pissed me off. That's why every time I review a movie in this thread, I accompany that review with what I feel the movie should have on IMDB (keeping in mind what the average is on IMDB's rating system). This is why I almost never give a movie a 9 or higher (that would single perfection) and the average rating hovers between 6.5 and 7.5.
They call it that?! I don't know whether tojpanimation wrote:On a side note, it's rating on IMDB is way overinflated (I guess it adds to the disappointment when you expect the 6th greatest movie ever made to hold up).
or to 
... You're really sure it's the 6th greatest movie "ever" on IMDb?Ugh... don't get me started. Last time I checked, Rapunzel had an 8.3 rating. Now I haven't seen the film yet, but it would surprise me if this film is really better than The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and most of Walt's classics --which *all* get lower ratings than Rapunzel!!jpanimation wrote:IMDB is killing me with the recent movies getting such bloated ratings, like The Dark Knight, or Toy Story 3, or How to Train Your Dragon, or Rapunzel or Avatar. Enjoyable movies but their ratings are REALLY misleading.
But how could you trust a site which gives Live Free or Die Hard a 7.5?
jpanimation wrote:How many people would claim Toy Story 3 the greatest animated film ever made or that The Dark Knight is one of the top 10 greatest movies ever made? [...]
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(500) Days of Summer and Saved - Two of my favorite films from this past decade. I just love them to bits. Right now I'm watching Dorian Gray on YouTube. Definitely not the best transfer, but it's the film nonetheless and will have to do until I acquire the Blu-ray (which will happen eventually).
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Note to Pixarfan: "Inception" is a movie that you should have seen in the theater on a big screen with full Digital Sound and Picture. The movie is also one that you have to pay attention to, you can't look away from the screen, and if you are watching it at home, don't watch it in a dark room, don't answer the phone, and if someone talks to you during the movie, "smack" 'em. (j/k) But if you pay attention to the movie you will see why it is going to be nominated for so many Academy Awards.
As a family tonight we watched The Idolmaker on Epix HD. This film stars Ray Sharkey and features Peter Gallagher in his first big role. It is supposedly the story of the discovery of Frankie Avalon and Fabian, and it comes pretty close to how they were foisted on the public back in the 50's.
As a family tonight we watched The Idolmaker on Epix HD. This film stars Ray Sharkey and features Peter Gallagher in his first big role. It is supposedly the story of the discovery of Frankie Avalon and Fabian, and it comes pretty close to how they were foisted on the public back in the 50's.
The only way to watch movies - Original Aspect Ratio!!!!
I LOVE my Blu-Ray Disc Player!
I LOVE my Blu-Ray Disc Player!
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SmartAleck25
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I think it's better than Caspian, but not as good as Wardrobe (my favorite book too, coincidentally). I haven't posted all my thoughts yet,but I will soon! Busy with school.TheValentineBros wrote:The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of Dawn Trader.
Not as good as the first two, but it is okay.
Once Upon a Mattress (2005)- 6/10
The one with Matthew Morrison and Zooey Deschanel. So unbelievably cheesy with atrocious choreography, but the songs are cute and the actors are likable enough. Diverting, but not interesting enough.
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