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Tazz Member


Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7909 | TRs
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ditto on 'Crash'!
'Mystic River' was a good movie IMO but, of course the book was sooooo much better.
'Pirates of the Caribbean' was good too just because Johnny depp is soooo good.
I still think 'Lord of the Rings' was one of the best films I have seen in a long time. Loved it! |
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Dayhike Mike Bad MFKer


Joined: 02 Mar 2003 Posts: 10967 | TRs Location: Going to Tukwila
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mike wrote: |
Million Dollar Baby is a mediocre movie IMHO. another Oscar winner which won't stand the test of time (like Braveheart) Don't see why it got all the Oscars and nominations. Hillary Swank didn't deserve best actor, any of the other candidates were better. Imelda Staunton was robbed. |
My sentiments exactly. MDB was terribly overrated...first half was engaging and then you spent the next hour just waiting for her to die. Ugh.
Recently saw and enjoyed The Island. Good action / sci-fi flick.
Anyone who enjoyed Lost In Translation and that also likes sci-fi should also check out Code 46. Takes it's time in character / plot development but you're left with a masterful telling of a great story, interesting premise, and absolutely wondrous soundtrack.
Highly recommend Lost as well for people looking for a TV series with quality surpassing most movies produced these days. Just rewatched Season 1 via the box set and it's well worth every minute of attention you lend it.
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"Ignorance is natural. Stupidity takes commitment." -Solomon Short |
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Seracer Member


Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 417 | TRs Location: Hooterville
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A second vote for Lost. I have not been hooked by a TV show like this in years.
Saw a great movie on IFC the other day. The Straight Story. Great, moving film about an old crippled guy who travels on a riding lawnmower through Iowa to see his estranged brother. |
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MtnGoat Member


Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 11311 | TRs Location: Lyle, WA
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you'd never guess that was a David Lynch film, so different from his usual work.
-------------- Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rogers |
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Snowshoe Hare Defunct lagomorph


Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 1186 | TRs
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Yeah The Straight Story is a nice little picture. Lynch played it straight too, whatta know. True story as well (how could they make that story up? )
Richard Farnsworth was a special actor, I liked him a lot and he goes waaay back. Check out the The Grey Fox and later his work in The Natural. Very effortless and convincing acting.  |
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Brain Hates whining


Joined: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 690 | TRs Location: Hillsboro, OR
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Saw Corpse Bride on Friday...I loved it, but I'm a big Tim Burton fan and The Nightmare Before Christmas is my favorite movie so I was definitely the target audience.
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Allison Feckless Swooner


Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 12304 | TRs Location: putting on my Nikes before the comet comes
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The Constant Gardener, an excellent film with a dumb name. Thriller dealo set in Africa and London, Ralph Fiennes.
Also Ghost World, quirky thing with Steve Buscemi and Scarlett Johannsen.
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mike Member


Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 6070 | TRs Location: SJIsl
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Not great but worth a watch. I'd give it 3 1/2 stars
Saw Munich last night. Disturbing but very well done and acted. A great film IMHO. Spielberg definitely deserves the Oscar nomination. |
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Stefan Member


Joined: 17 Dec 2001 Posts: 4498 | TRs
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rent - Crash.
Go with an open mind.
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MCaver Founder


Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Posts: 5123 | TRs
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I didn't like Crash, but I seem to be in the minority. Everyone I know that has seen it has loved it, and the critics are raving. I thought it was way too contrived and was overall just a mediocre movie. Want to see a good movie you need to watch with an open mind? Watch The Woodsman. |
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Randy Cube Rat


Joined: 18 Dec 2001 Posts: 2861 | TRs Location: Near the Siamangs
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I didn't like Crash either. I didn't think it was as profound as people were saying. Also, not enough time developing the characters...in the end I couldn't have cared less about what was happening to them. |
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Larry Member


Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Posts: 1090 | TRs Location: Kitsap
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I saw a little strange movie the other night, just sort of happened on to it. Called "Briar Patch". A dark, disturbing movie with great acting, especially by Dominique Swain. It kept my interest, wish I would have seen the very beginning. |
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jackchinook Member


Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 671 | TRs Location: Winthrop
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MCaver wrote: |
I didn't like Crash, but I seem to be in the minority. Everyone I know that has seen it has loved it, and the critics are raving. I thought it was way too contrived and was overall just a mediocre movie. |
I think I'm with you. Contrived.
I thought it was pretty well-acted and was shot beautifully...
...but in the end it was a film about racial stereotyping that was illustrated stereotypically with a politically-correctly-assembled cast of races. Maybe that's what it needed. Just didn't get me going. |
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gloriam Member


Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 8 | TRs Location: seattle
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jackchinook wrote: |
MCaver wrote: |
I didn't like Crash, but I seem to be in the minority. Everyone I know that has seen it has loved it, and the critics are raving. I thought it was way too contrived and was overall just a mediocre movie. |
I think I'm with you. Contrived. |
Contrived in the way that fables or mythology are contrived, to tell a deeper truth than a "realistic" story would. The film "Crash" was beautiful and very powerful because of that. I guess your experience at the movies depends on your expectations. |
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MCaver Founder


Joined: 14 Dec 2001 Posts: 5123 | TRs
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gloriam wrote: |
The film "Crash" was beautiful and very powerful because of that. I guess your experience at the movies depends on your expectations. |
I'd never heard of it before I rented it, so I had no expectations. I just didn't think it was very good. It wasn't bad, I just don't think it deserves all the acclaim. I saw much better movies last year. |
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