Rate the last movie you saw.

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Originally Posted by Echo419

Doesn't mean you have to and it's not bad if you don't watch several movies like it. Then it just becomes it's own thing.

I just sit back and enjoy the moving pictures and sounds. I don't try and over analyze things or compare it to older stuff. It is what it is. Movies are entertainment and if I am so entertained then it's a success.

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analysis & comparison is what keeps my mind active and sharp. i don't like seeing movies like "into darkness" because it's clear that they stole the script from wrath of khan.

that's why i dislike HG; it's an "i've seen this all before" feeling. but i don't even get the satisfaction of seeing it with a new twist. every "plot twist" seems tired.

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i should bring up avatar. avatar didn't have an original plot, but the cinematics were completely original--and that's what made it a great movie for me. yet the thing that i heard most people complain about with avatar, was that it is "Pocahontas dances with wolves in Fern Gully". True, that's the plot--but the movie is so much more than just the plot. And that's what I don't get about HG: the cinematics aren't even enough to make up for the abysmal plot. Guess it's just a dichotomy I see. People who hated Avatar & love HG.

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Originally Posted by IPD

analysis & comparison is what keeps my mind active and sharp. i don't like seeing movies like "into darkness" because it's clear that they stole the script from wrath of khan.

that's why i dislike HG; it's an "i've seen this all before" feeling. but i don't even get the satisfaction of seeing it with a new twist. every "plot twist" seems tired.

p.s.
i should bring up avatar. avatar didn't have an original plot, but the cinematics were completely original--and that's what made it a great movie for me. yet the thing that i heard most people complain about with avatar, was that it is "Pocahontas dances with wolves in Fern Gully". True, that's the plot--but the movie is so much more than just the plot. And that's what I don't get about HG: the cinematics aren't even enough to make up for the abysmal plot. Guess it's just a dichotomy I see. People who hated Avatar & love HG.

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everyone knew what Into Darkness was going to be. why bother watching it? I thought it was awesome and the "cinematics" were great.

I also thought Avatar was "Pocahontas dances with wolves in Fern Gully" as well. but I liked it. in fact I got up after watching it in 3D and said to my friend, "I think that was the best movie I've ever seen." but I also like the HG series so far so what do I know.

we're supposed to be able to sit back, enjoy being entertained and be happy without complaining about everything and picking every nit. we're not women!

saw The Interview Christmas Eve. I will say it might have been more funny had I not had to watch it with my family. the word Cock and F-bombs are probably funnier without Grandma in the room.

6/10. not that great. the guy playing Kim Jong Un was the funniest one in the movie.

TMNT the CGI one...michael bay I think? 8.9/10...super awesome fun movie to watch

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Originally Posted by IPD

i don't like seeing movies like "into darkness" because it's clear that they stole the script from wrath of khan.

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Dude, that movie bugged me because it didn't follow the story from Wrath of Khan. It was a completely different take on the Khan character and why he's doing what he does. If you're not gonna watch it because you think the scrips will even be remotely similar, you'd be missing out. See it as a completely new story, because it is.

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Originally Posted by R/T93

It needed twice as much dragon and 10x less emo dwarf syndrome. There were half a dozen scenes that were pointless and childish. The fact that the orcs were ALL cgi finally got to me.

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Well that's a bummer

Into the Woods.. 7/10

First off, disclaimer: not a fan of musicals in general and I have never seen the actual show for this.

Now that that's out of the way, took the GF to go see it on Christmas day because she loves musicals and Sondheim in general. I agreed because I think Anna Kendrick is a babe (CALL ME GURRRRRRL!) Singing was tolerable, and the movie did a good job of blending the story and humor throughout (the Princes singing Agony was hysterical.) Did a reasonable job keeping me engaged and there were some familiar tropes and plot twists, a handful of interesting morality questions raised and a few humorous references and sexual jokes.

That all said, I gave it a 7 because enjoyable as it was, I did find my attention drifting at times and wondering how much longer it was going to go on. Seemed to last a VERY long time, although part of that may be because the show comes to a climax where there is supposed to be an intermission before resuming again in the original broadway performance. So while well done, that just kinda made me feel it was exceedingly long. Show started at around 410-420ish with previews and stuff, and ended at about 640.

I'd say that the song Agony (for which you can find Broadway videos on youtube) was probably my favorite part because it was just so wonderfully over the top and hyperbole. Aside from that, Kendrick was still a babe (srsly girl, call me.)

I won't make it through the first song of a musical...

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Originally Posted by NOMIEZVR4

TMNT the CGI one...michael bay I think? 8.9/10...super awesome fun movie to watch

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didn't like it....but then again, i grew up with the ORIGINAL TMNT movies.

i have yet to see 2014's. I have higher hopes.

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Originally Posted by 93STLTH

Dude, that movie bugged me because it didn't follow the story from Wrath of Khan. It was a completely different take on the Khan character and why he's doing what he does. If you're not gonna watch it because you think the scrips will even be remotely similar, you'd be missing out. See it as a completely new story, because it is.

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seen it. twice. hated it even more the 2nd time. it's not JUST a rip on ST2, it's also a rip on Nemesis (itself a rip on ST2). plus khan isn't convincing. they really needed michael fassbender in that role.

i get that it's supposed to be a "new story". problem is, it's still been done before--even if that was a different universe. the only thing ST has going for it is that they established the alternative universe theme UP FRONT in the first reboot movie. xmen is supposed to be alternate universe in the movies--but it sure as shit doesn't say that anywhere. (one of the reasons i still prefer the cartoons).

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Originally Posted by CoopKill

I won't make it through the first song of a musical...

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then you, my friend, have never seen a good musical. Attend a performance of Avenue Q, Spamalot or The Book of Mormon and be prepared to change your tune.

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Originally Posted by NOMIEZVR4

TMNT the CGI one...michael bay I think? 8.9/10...super awesome fun movie to watch

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Watched this, enjoyed it. Was better than I predicted it to be. Thadd, this is coming from a person that not only watched the three original ones, but also has them in my Blu-Ray changer.

The new TMNT movie was ok. I liked the 1st half but the last half ended up being a Michael Bay action movie. I did not like the Shredder/Iron Man mashup.

Fury. 7/10.
Interesting perspective for the war genre as told from a crew operating an American tank in WWII. Aside from that, nothing too special. And I still hate Shia LaBeouf.

Big Hero 6. 6/10. Had enough of its own fun moments to keep it enjoyable but it really wore itself out with the rehashed super hero story while trying too hard to be How To Train Your Dragon while borrowing from Wall-E a bit too much.

How To Train Your Dragon 2. 8.5/10.
Better late than never! Doesn't quite live up to the first installment but still excellent.


Side note, really looking forward to the new Mad Max.

I have high hopes for mad max..........it's got big shoes to fill IMO.

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Originally Posted by 19Eclipse90

And I still hate Shia LaBeouf.

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Hated him since Transformers 2...or Crystal Skull (not that it matters. I keep praying that an airplane with him, Christian Bale, Justin/e Bieber & One Direction crashes into a mountain somewhere.

Whats wrong with Bale?

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Originally Posted by Alan92RTTT

Whats wrong with Bale?

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he's ruined two franchises for me.

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Originally Posted by anyonebutme

I have high hopes for mad max..........it's got big shoes to fill IMO.

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I was very excited to hear they were making one but I'll admit I'm a bit scared it's all stunts and no story. I'm worried I won't like it because the trailer makes it look like he is captured half the movie and the rest of it looks like the original road warrior.

Into the Woods sucked to long and drawn out ...

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Originally Posted by IPD

Hated him since Transformers 2...or Crystal Skull (not that it matters. I keep praying that an airplane with him, Christian Bale, Justin/e Bieber & One Direction crashes into a mountain somewhere.

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The Crystal Skull had much bigger problems than Bale lol. I hated that movie, every two seconds I was being pulled from movie fantasy because of the outrageous stunts like the transporter 2+, you can make it cool and somewhat believable.

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Originally Posted by IPD

he's ruined two franchises for me.

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What two?

IMO he's the best batman so far. (I do not place the issue with the bat voice or the 3rd movie on his shoulders)

Terminator

T4, Can't blame him for that mess either.

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Originally Posted by Alan92RTTT

T4, Can't blame him for that mess either.

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Well you must pardon all inequities. T4 was destroyed because of Bale's acting. It wouldn't have been a fantastic movie even with a great lead--but it was atrocious with Bale.

"Best" batman? Please. The only credit Bale deserves is for portraying a decent Bruce Wayne. He is NOT batman.

Batman Best>Worst:
Keaton, Kilmer, West, Clooney, Bale, Affleck

Bruce Wayne Best>Worst:
Kilmer/Keaton (toss-up), Bale, Clooney, West (though I don't really remember much of him as Bruce Wayne), Affleck

I'm very, very scared to watch Exodus, because of how horribad Bale tends to be.

George Clooney was the worse Batman ever in the worst movies ever. words can't express how bad those movies were.

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Originally Posted by Echo419

George Clooney was the worse Batman ever in the worst movies ever. words can't express how bad those movies were.

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YET...

affleck will set the new low standard. clooney, bale, affleck is on a perpetual downhill slope.

I have no doubt Aflec will suck but I liked Bale as Batman. then again I can actually enjoy things and be happy. :dontknow:

;)

Saying Keaton was the best Batman invalidates your opinion. Best Bruce Wayne maybe.

Keaton as batman was a board in armor. Bales Batman in Batman Begins is the closest to the comics that we have seen in a live action movie to date.

Wreck It Ralph. 8.5/10

Thought it was funny (if it did have all the usual predictable tropes of happiness and accepting yourself and blah blah,) many humorous references which I enjoyed both about video games and other pop culture references anyhow. Enjoyable, didn't seem to stretch on to infinity. Good movie for adults and kids alike, or just adults who act like kids.

The Signal was a good 8/10. I had no idea what the movie was about going into it, it kept me very interested throughout the entire time. I suggest it for anyone who likes sci-fi stuff.

The Interview was a good 8/10 as well. Pretty dumb comedy you would expect from them. Brainless fun.

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Originally Posted by sergechronos

Wreck It Ralph. 8.5/10

Thought it was funny (if it did have all the usual predictable tropes of happiness and accepting yourself and blah blah,) many humorous references which I enjoyed both about video games and other pop culture references anyhow. Enjoyable, didn't seem to stretch on to infinity. Good movie for adults and kids alike, or just adults who act like kids.

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I liked it also

Watching the Amazing Spider Man 2 right now, not sure I can finish it. wow this is stupid so far, did the box tell the guys stealing the U238 was highly explosive?!?!?! so much for researching their movie.

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Originally Posted by green-lantern

I liked it also

Watching the Amazing Spider Man 2 right now, not sure I can finish it. wow this is stupid so far, did the box tell the guys stealing the U238 was highly explosive?!?!?! so much for researching their movie.

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OK got to be the dumbest movie I've seen in a long time. Did anybody with a brain like this flick? I could go on for hours about it's fail. It started to get decent in 2nd hour of this endless suck but by what seemed hour 3 or 4 it continued to deliver the suck.

2 out of 10

Probably the worst super hero I've ever seen. and I liked their first version.....maybe even enough to give it a 6-7.

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Originally Posted by green-lantern

OK got to be the dumbest movie I've seen in a long time. Did anybody with a brain like this flick? I could go on for hours about it's fail. It started to get decent in 2nd hour of this endless suck but by what seemed hour 3 or 4 it continued to deliver the suck.

2 out of 10

Probably the worst super hero I've ever seen. and I liked their first version.....maybe even enough to give it a 6-7.

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That's the one where MJ dies right?

Saw it in theaters. Was pretty awful. Acting was lackluster, didn't care for the characters. Peter Parker just seemed like a whiny little teenage shit head. Pretty much the only thing I enjoyed about it was the special effects for Electro. I'd honestly give it about a 4/10

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Originally Posted by sergechronos

That's the one where MJ dies right?

Saw it in theaters. Was pretty awful. Acting was lackluster, didn't care for the characters. Peter Parker just seemed like a whiny little teenage shit head. Pretty much the only thing I enjoyed about it was the special effects for Electro. I'd honestly give it about a 4/10

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Gwen Stacy ;)

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Originally Posted by green-lantern

OK got to be the dumbest movie I've seen in a long time. Did anybody with a brain like this flick? I could go on for hours about it's fail. It started to get decent in 2nd hour of this endless suck but by what seemed hour 3 or 4 it continued to deliver the suck.

2 out of 10

Probably the worst super hero I've ever seen. and I liked their first version.....maybe even enough to give it a 6-7.

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Here Paul......hope this helps

http://youtu.be/NBYKwkrqL18

Divergent - 2/10

Was a great idea but so poorly executed. Dumbed down to the point of stupid. Disappointing.

The Equalizer 8 out of 10. Of course there are times when you could ask, "but how did he.....". Let it go. It's a cool movie with serous ass kicking.

Transformers 9.5/10

Revenge of the fallen 6/10

Not sure if I should watch the other 2 that are left...

transformers 1: 9.5/10...but only for 1st watching, and only because of originality.

2,3&4 = 7,6,5.....see a pattern?

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Originally Posted by sergechronos

That's the one where MJ dies right?

Saw it in theaters. Was pretty awful. Acting was lackluster, didn't care for the characters. Peter Parker just seemed like a whiny little teenage shit head. Pretty much the only thing I enjoyed about it was the special effects for Electro. I'd honestly give it about a 4/10

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yes

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Originally Posted by bridge

Here Paul......hope this helps

http://youtu.be/NBYKwkrqL18

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Fing awesome :lol: