The Films of 2005

[MadonnasManOne]

Perfect: 10/10
Mediocre: 4/10
18. War of the Worlds
10. King Kong(C'mon guys, this stunk! )

Your opinion, only. You have chosen two movies that I really enjoyed, as two of the films you claim are mediocre. Yet, I wouldn't insist to you that your choices are wrong, nor would I roll my eyes at your choices.

[Timon/Pumbaa fan]

Your opinion, only. You have chosen two movies that I really enjoyed, as two of the films you claim are mediocre. Yet, I wouldn't insist to you that your choices are wrong, nor would I roll my eyes at your choices.

I'm sorry if I offended you, since I wasn't trying to offend anyone, I was trying to state my opinions. If it makes you feel any better, I edited it!

BTW, since I'm posting here, I just want to inform everyone that Meet the Fockers and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou were released in December 2004!

[yankees]

The Worst of 2005

1. Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of The Were Rabbit: There could have been many reasons why I didnt enjoy this movie. Im never really watched W&G, I hated Chicken Run, and maybe this wasnt my type of humor. But this was a very overated film IMO. Overall I think this was the worst film of 05.

2. The Ring 2: Well The Ring 1 was so good so I thought I would enjoy the sequel. Well this movie wasnt even scary it was more along the lines of funny. Again Naomi Watts gives a good performance but she just found a bad movie to act in.

3. The Longest Yard: Typical Sandler stuff. 50 first Dates was good so I thought maybe this one would be a little better. But I only got about two laughs.

4. Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin The Untold Story: I have all the family guy seasons on DVD. I rented this thinking it would be funny. It really wasnt though. There were laughs in there but at 90min there werent alot. Id just stick with the show.

5. King Kong: With Peter Jackson directing it I thoght it would be great. It wasnt. This was deffinatley the most overated and biggest dissapointment film of 2005. Kong is 3hrs and only about 70min of it kept me entertained. I wouldnt reccomend this film. With Narnia and Potter out there are better films to see.

And The Worst Film Of 2005 is

Chiken Little: I know in my review I gave it a b- but that was being kind.. after being forced to view a second viewing of this I realized how bad this film was. Deffinatley the worst Disney film and CGI film ever. I really hope Disney and Pixar stick together.


Other Films That were good
Fun With Dick and Jane
Corpse Bride
Cheaper By The Dozen 2

Films that I missed in 05
40 Year old Virgin: Looks hilarious... have it on DVD so ill put up a review later.

Closing Thoughts

Overall 2005 was a better year for films but there was alot more bad films released this year.
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[Prince Eric]

You saw all of EIGHT movies in 2005 and you're saying it was a bad year? OK, I'd be willing to take that if you had at least seen a dozen. Also, having bad cinematic experiences is often the result of making bad moviegoing choices.

[Enchantress]

The Worst of 2005

1. Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of The Were Rabbit: There could have been many reasons why I didnt enjoy this movie. Im never really watched W&G, I hated Chicken Run, and maybe this wasnt my type of humor. But this was a very overated film IMO. Overall I think this was the worst film of 05.

I haven't really heard anyone say anything too negative about W&G. Personally I loved this movie, and I'd say that out of all the movies i've seen this year (not too many mind) that this is one of, if not the best. Then again, I think I've been bought up with W&G in the same way in which many people have been bought up on Disney. Being English, I think that Nick Park is seen to some as 'English Disney' his animation has always been popular from what I can remember, and so at Christmas I have fond memories of watching 'The Wrong Trousers' and 'Grand Day Out', so I suppose it was natural that I would like this film.

Here's why I liked W&G!

1. Wallace and Gromit; I loved this movie, I love how the movie used simple puns, which were so simplistic they made you laugh. Overall 9.5/10 (I don't really like to use full marks, especially seeing as Peter Kay was in this one...urghh ) Another thing to add, although some may find it strange, is that when I went to see this movie, the cinema was packed, and so we had to sit right at the front, but because I was so close, I could see Nick Park's thumbprints on Gromit, maybe that increased my respect for the movie? Who knows.

[Wonderlicious]

I'll make a comment and then give a mark on some of the films that I saw as opposed to giving them points and leaving it at that. Then I'll give an all round conclusion, and some things that I wanted to mention that I first saw this year and had to mention. So in no order whatsoever...

King Kong
I just got back from seeing this and really enjoyed it, more than I expected. The cinematography and visual styling was lovely, and the performances were strong, making the story dazzle on the silver screen. I was surprised that I was engaged watching a movie this long (No, I don't have a disorder, but I found the similar length and same director Lord of the Rings films a bit too long). I haven't seen the original (or the 1970s remake that flopped, which was made on the suggestion of Michael Eisner ), but I plan to, and I hope it is in the league of this. 9/10

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
I am not really a fan of the whole phenomenon, but I actually liked this film a bit. It dragged a bit at the start, but it soon began to excell as the film progressed. I think it made me appreciate the world of Potter and company a bit more, as it really was an imaginative thing. 8.5/10 maybe 9/10

Monster in Law
Whilst nothing amazing, this presented a fun little piece. Supposedly Girl-orientated films are one of my guilty pleasures, so I enjoyed this quite a bit, especially the pop princess that was interviewed at the beginning of the film. 7/10

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The small (very small) B-story about Wonka's childhood was a bit pointless and tainted this film. It's a shame, as it was pretty much perfect apart from that. Don't get me wrong, I still loved it. The art direction, the music, the performances (especially Depp's) and the sheer whimsy made this film a chocolatey treat. 8/10

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
This other Tim Burton outing, whilst not as good as The Nightmare Before Christmas, had much to offer. It is true that at times, style overlapped substance, but this is no matter; as long as Tim Burton's amazing styles go beyond the constraints of live action in his animated works, I am happy enough. 8.5/10

Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Ware Rabbit
A fun film to say the least, but it didn't seem as entertaining as past Aardman productions (watch how I don't say Dreamworks) such as the original Wallace and Gromit featurettes, Chicken Run and the Creature Comforts spots on ITV. Needless to say, it had a charm and will be something that I watch again. And considering that I thought simarly to The Incredibles this time last year and that that film is one of my favourites after second viewing, perhaps I'll like it more once I get the DVD. 7.5/10

Pride and Prejudece
I am a hypocrite. I don't mind the idea that Corpse Bride was occasionly style over substance, but didn't care for Pride and Prejudece due to its tedious nature under the lush visuals. Call me an unitellectual pig, but this film was essentially like watching paint dry. 4.5/10

War of the Worlds
I didn't really get much out of this. Whilst I admired the work that went into, it just felt depressing and I have to say that the ending seemed a bit half baked. On the whole, it left me somewhat cold. 5/10

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Disney has always done children in magic lands rather well (see Alice in Wonderland, Return to Oz and Peter Pan for further evidence), and I was looking forward to seeing them tackle Narnia. And on the whole, they did well. The special effects were some of the best in recent years, with images being spread out wonderfully across the 2:35:1 canvas. And Tilda Swinton as the White Witch rates up there with Snow White's Queen, the Coachman that Pinocchio meets, Ursula the sea witch and the Satanic fairy Malifecant as one of Disney's most wonderfully unlikeable villains. Yet whilst I did find it enjoyable, the film did had a few obvious cons, which could be best described by the word "battle". The battles (and the surrounding scenes) in the film just seemed to suggest that Disney execs stuck their nose in and moulded the film unjustly to a Lord of the Rings like extravaganza. And I personally think that full animation would have been a better medium for the film. Whilst a good movie, it could have been better. 7/10

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Like King Kong, I found this film surprisingly enjoyable, being a whirlwind ride from start to finish, full of fun performances and cool visualry. And in a nice move from Disney (I know it's Touchstone, but they are essentially Disney ), non-CGI effects were utilised. As good as 3D imagery is, it's nice to know that traditional stop motion and puppetry is still used. And more brownie points are earned as Arthur (Martin Freeman) looks a bit like me, thus proving underdogs such as myself have a place in life. This is the contender for this year's best movie spot for me. 9/10

Hitch
Erm...no. Goofy, daft and forgetable. Not much to write about here. 4/10

Bewitched
I only have vague memories of the TV show from mid-morning repeats on Channel 4 around a decade ago, so I don't have that much a strong knowledge on the show, frankly. However, I found the film a fun little ride, with a cute and cuddly atmosphere that seemed enjoyable. I probably wouldn't watch it again, but I have fond memories of it at least. 6/10

Meet the Fockers
I haven't really got much to say. I saw this theatrically and wasn't well, so I wasn't really paying attention as I was poorly. So, if you want a rating from me on this, fock off. He-he, gotcha there. n/a

Little Things that I want to mention
There are some films that I saw for the first time this year and really enjoyed, so much so that I want to comment on. Animated wise, I saw three Disney animated features that I'd never seen before; Brother Bear, Home on the Range and Fun and Fancy Free. Whilst they weren't Disney Top 5 material, they were fun pieces, and I think that they are underrated in their own little ways. I also saw for the first time in years Bambi and The Great Mouse Detective after buying the DVDs. They are now new favourites of mine. I also saw Moulin Rouge, Les Choristes and Spirited Away for the first time, and loved all of them a lot. They too are new favourites, as is the quieter film He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not. DVD wise, my favourite DVDs of the year were the 3 disc collector's edition of The Wizard of Oz, as well as the DVD premieres of Bambi, The Incredibles and Cinderella. The Simpsons: Season 6 was also a good one, and I loved the David Mirkin lead commentaries (but that's not a film ).

So overall, I personally found that the films this year were quite good. Actually, maybe better than 2004, I must say.

[Pasta67]

I didn't go to the movies very much this year, so my list isn't very big.

Meet the Fockers: It was okay, but I can't remember any times where I actually laughed. The movie just dragged on in certain places and I remember getting bored a lot. 5/10

Cursed: This was terrible. It was not scary at all, it had too many pointless scenes, and when a movie is funny only because of how much of a disgrace it is, you know you can't be seeing anything good. 2/10

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory: I had a lot of fun watching this in the theater. Johnny Depp's performance, while not as good as I expected, was still excellent, and I found myself laughing pretty hard in certain parts. I agree with Joe, Wonka's backstory was a little pointless, but that's the only mistake I can really find. The design of Wonka's factory was awesome, and the movie was a real treat to watch. I think part of the reason I enjoyed it so much was because of the people I was watching it with; when you watch a movie with people you have fun with, the movie itself seems so much better. 9/10

Revenge of the Sith: I love this movie. There's not much more to say. I'm glad Lucas finally realized that Star Wars needs a dark story in order to work. 9/10

Chicken Little: I posted a review for this movie in its respectable thread. For those who didn't read it, I liked it. I think it also had to do with that theory that movies are better if you see them with friends. 7/10

That's all the movies I can remember seeing for now.

[Spongebob Squarepants]

The Chronicles Of Narnia:The Lion,The Witch,The Wardrobe-10/10
Fun With Dick and Jane-8/10
Chicken Little-5/10
Fantastic Four-8/10
Star Wars Episode III:Revenge Of The Sith-9/10
Hitch-9/10
Madagascar-7/10
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory-8/10
Batman Begins-10/10
Elektra-4/10
Wallace and Gromit:The Curse Of The Were Rabbit-10/10
Robots-8/10
Herbie:Fully Loaded-7/10
March Of The Peguins-9/10

The worst movie I saw this year would have to be Elektra!

I still have yet to see King Kong!

[The Little Merman]

Well, King Kong has finally been kicked out of #1.

Brokeback Mountain is now my favorite film of 2005, and my favorite live-action film of all time, as well...

*tlm