What was the last movie you watched?
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Dedans Penthouse
Legend
The Magnificent Seven - Yul Brenner, Steve McQueen
Rachel Getting Married
Don't watch this movie
DO watch this movie. It's much better than most movies today.
Tina, seeing you post this makes me question our future together.
^^^
Rachel getting Married is better than this over-rated middling fare.
Well, when you've finally formed an opinion of what you've seen, please let us know.
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Tina
Banned
Tina
Banned
0d1n
Hall of Fame
I became a Will Smith fan when I saw this movie.
I was kind of putting a combined "prince of Bel Air"/"Bad Boys"/"Independence Day" stamp on the guy, but I realized later that he can actually carry a movie all by himself and perform in VERY different roles.
Mark of a good actor in my book.
Ultra2HolyGrail
Hall of Fame
Don't know about the book but the movie is quite depressing. A good movie? I thought it was going to be better than what some have said.
Dedans Penthouse
Legend
I've no real dog in this Rachel vs. The Shawshank Redemption fight, but whatever philistine sensibilities I may harbor got the better of me with regard to the later as I've never watched 'Shawshank if for no other reason than the name reeked of self-important pretense. How flimsy is that logic? lol
The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION....oooooh....."THIS is an important work of art."
That said, ever see the movie "Morgan!" ?? It's an amusing (if off-beat) watch.
(David Warner, Vanessa Redgrave)
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Annie Get Your Gun
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I'm not sure it's main sin is pretentiousness, but perhaps Hollywood schmaltz, but it's been so long since I've seen it I can't really remember why it was not so great.
Never even heard of it, which is surprising. Just looked it up, and it does seem up my alley.
Figjam
Banned
The wife and I wanted to see that as well, not a lot of free time though.
I told my co-workers I wanted to see it and they acted like I was Hitler reincarnated. "Dude, Tom Cruise is a scientology nut job, why the hell would you want to see him?"
I was like "does he play a nutjob in the movie?"
I could give two $hits what someone's religion is, I just like action movies and I like Tom Cruise. I find it amazing that people won't go see a movie 'cuz Tom Cruise is in it, yet they'll cheer on Tiger Woods since "they like him as the athlete, not the man."
Just saw Knight and Day...give it 2.75 stars, some of if was just too fast paced...it was like they came of with a bunch of action scenes first then tried to string them together.... It was kind of like a james bond light....too light unfortunately.... I guess if you really want to see a movie fine, but id reccomend the A-team over it... the A-team was more fun and exciting, but they are both lotta action slim on story, but atleast the A-team was a little smarter.
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
DO watch this movie. It's much better than most movies today.
Tina, seeing you post this makes me question our future together.
^^^
Rachel getting Married is better than this over-rated middling fare.
Well, when you've finally formed an opinion of what you've seen, please let us know.
not good, but i enjoyed it for entertainment value. only because the cheerleader is in it lol
JustBob
Hall of Fame
"Sin Nombre", good little flick about a mexican girl, her father and a gang member hunted by his own gang who embark on a perilous journey to immigrate (illegaly) to the US.
As for "Shawshank..." I saw it again on Blu-ray recently. Not the masterpiece some make it out to be (perhaps it gets some hate because too many people have it in their top 10 ), but still a fine film with Capra-esque qualities. It's interesting to note that it was relatively overlooked when it came out, in a year where "Pulp Fiction" and "Forrest Gump" were plastered all over multiplex screens. If I had some hate to throw around, it would be directed at the later, which hammers you over the head with it's silly manipulative "message" with the subtlety of a bull in a china shop...
As for "Shawshank..." I saw it again on Blu-ray recently. Not the masterpiece some make it out to be (perhaps it gets some hate because too many people have it in their top 10
), but still a fine film with Capra-esque qualities. It's interesting to note that it was relatively overlooked when it came out, in a year where "Pulp Fiction" and "Forrest Gump" were plastered all over multiplex screens. If I had some hate to throw around, it would be directed at the later, which hammers you over the head with it's silly manipulative "message" with the subtlety of a bull in a china shop...As for "Shawshank..." I saw it again on Blu-ray recently. Not the masterpiece some make it out to be (perhaps it gets some hate because too many people have it in their top 10
I don't recall "The Shawshank Redemption" being overlooked when it came out, and it did garner 7 oscar nominations. Is it the worst movie ever made? No, not at all. Is it one of the more over-rated films out there? Yes.
For what it's worth, which I guess is nothing, it was based on a short story by Stephen King, though I never read it.
JustBob
Hall of Fame
Overlooked in theaters, not by the Academy. That year, it became known as "the best film (almost) nobody ever saw". It only started to garner popularity after it hit the video stores.
You are of course entitled to your opinion, but the aforementionned "Forrest Gump" is, imho, far more "overrated" than Shawshank.
Of course, I also believe that the term "overrated" is... well... overrated when it comes to film criticism.
You are of course entitled to your opinion, but the aforementionned "Forrest Gump" is, imho, far more "overrated" than Shawshank.
Of course, I also believe that the term "overrated" is... well... overrated when it comes to film criticism.
*breaksracquet
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eclipse..... meh.
I was more upset that theaters pulled the Paranormal Activity 2 trailer at the beginning of the film.
I was more upset that theaters pulled the Paranormal Activity 2 trailer at the beginning of the film.
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*breaksracquet
Semi-Pro
While meeting w/ Jamie foxx and friend in her office, the judge gets a cellphone call and picks up, utters "Hello?" into the receiver and gets her brains blown out the left side of her head (phone had an explosive trigger inside). Caught me off guard, so I jumped.
What's your source for that quote?
I'm not sure Forrest Gump IS overrated. It may have performed very well and won some awards, but I don't think film critics and the like take it entirely seriously and routinely include it in retrospective "best films" lists. I think Shawhank has better lasting critical acclaim, and I'm not sure it's warranted.
agassi fan
Semi-Pro
Just Watched The Book Of Ely It Was Decent
dantespark33
Semi-Pro
The Last Airbender...
JustBob
Hall of Fame
ODYSSEY Mk.4
Professional
The Last Airbender...
biggest let down of the year...
ODYSSEY Mk.4
Professional
honestly both..
westside
Hall of Fame
Same here. So much tension in that movie but the ending was bit odd.
ODYSSEY Mk.4
Professional
i really enjoyed the ending the perfect way to end it after that scene of him in the grocery store he really loved the madness
Well, I use the standard and commonly understood definition of "overrated". If you use some other, strange one, then perhaps we don't share the same definition.
Another overrated film. But the ending, the last 60 seconds or so, were good though.
JustBob
Hall of Fame
1. For a film to be "overrated", it must be highly rated by both critics and the public in the first place. Ok we have that.
2. For a film to be "overrated", it must also have, over time, developped a critical mass of reviewers/movie fans with a contrarian opinion, i.e. who can offer sensible arguments as to why they believe a film is "overrated".
As far as Shawshank is concerned, I just don't see that critical mass anywhere. Not amongst critics, not amongst moviegoers, and not on movie related forums.
You've got it backwards. The very fact that you haven't seen a critical mass of people calling the film overrated is the very evidence I would suggest demonstrates that it's overrated. I.e., people rate it "highly". Overly so in my opinion. Hence, I call it "overrated". Got it?
FLA10s
Rookie
Watched the assasination of jesse james by the coward robert ford, highly underated movie, casey afflecks best acting to date not to mention imo the most perfectly shot movie EVER. loved it.
Also as im posting this im watching requiem for a dream which is in my top 5 movies of all time if you havent seen it i would reccomend it, but prepare to be horribly depressed...the first movie i have seen that as the credits were rolling i just sat there thinking oh my god what did i just watch.
Also as im posting this im watching requiem for a dream which is in my top 5 movies of all time if you havent seen it i would reccomend it, but prepare to be horribly depressed...the first movie i have seen that as the credits were rolling i just sat there thinking oh my god what did i just watch.
JustBob
Hall of Fame
Yes it's your opinion which, on it's own, has no bearing whatsoever on how a film "rates" without the above critical mass.
Furthermore, you just stated that "The Hurt Locker" is overrated when it's another perfect example of a film which routinely gets criticized and has achieved a critical mass of detractors. Since you're contradicting yourself, you really need to make up your mind...
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mhstennis100
Semi-Pro
the book of eli and donnie darko. Loved donnie darko, eli wasnt bad either
JustBob
Hall of Fame
I saw "City of Men" which is meant to be the bookend to the excellent "City of God" and the "City of Men" mini-series (which I haven't seen). It's a tad uneven and too "polished" at times so it loses the documentary feel which made "City of God" so realistic and gut wrenching, but it's still worth a watch.
Dilettante
Hall of Fame
"I am legend"
It could have been great. Has a great intro. Has a very good first part, with an incredible atmosphere. Will Smith does a good job, I liked him in the role.
But then, they ruined it with a lot of Hollywood action cliches, unnecessary flashbacks, a stupid plot turn and those crappy CGI zombies. What could have been a great Sci-Fi psychological and existential drama turns into a videogame.
Missed opportunity, really. After several adaptations, this novel is still waiting for the great movie that lives in it.
It could have been great. Has a great intro. Has a very good first part, with an incredible atmosphere. Will Smith does a good job, I liked him in the role.
But then, they ruined it with a lot of Hollywood action cliches, unnecessary flashbacks, a stupid plot turn and those crappy CGI zombies. What could have been a great Sci-Fi psychological and existential drama turns into a videogame.
Missed opportunity, really. After several adaptations, this novel is still waiting for the great movie that lives in it.
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Magix
Semi-Pro
The deterioration of Ellen Burstyn's character was just horrific. Truly scared me, it did...
It is a great movie, though. For different reasons, of course.
Watched The Wolfman not too long ago, and I have to say it was, at best, pretty average. Disappointing...as I'm a fan of Werewolf movies. I didn't like the Werewolf's facial appearance either.
Of course it's my opinion, you ninny. Where did I ever write -- and more importanty, WHY would I ever write -- something like "There is a critical mass of people who think Shawshank Redemption is overrated"?
I make my own judgements and recommendations to people. I don't rely on reguritating what others might have said. ("Should I see 'Shawshank Redemption', heycal? I've heard people like it and it got some great reviews." "Gee, I don't know Bob. I could give you my personal feelings about it, but aren't you just better off googling this, and following whatever advice you see there?")
Say what? There is no contradiction at all. If The Hurt Locker routinely gets criticized and has achieved a "critical mass" of detractors, it's news to me. While I can't claim to have done an in-depth investigation into it's current status among the "critical mass", it seems like I've spent the last year subjected to heaps of awards and critical praise bestowed upon this movie.
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JustBob
Hall of Fame
Yes, I understand that people often use "over/under-rated" to reflect their personal opinion. My point is that it is misused. It's invariably used to reflect a film's value as art ("Good/Bad") when it really refers to personal preference ("Like/Dislike"). Not only are these not the same, but intelligent film criticism implies that one is able to understand the difference. I might very well dislike "Casablanca" or "The Seven Samurai" but I would never call these films "bad" or "overrated".
If it's "news to you" you frankly haven't looked very hard nor have you talked to many people who have seen this film. Again, "The Hurt Locker", along with films like "Forrest Gump" and "Crash", are perfect examples of films that routinely get criticized and are, well... overrated. "The Shawshank Redemption", not at all.
Now I realize I might sound a tad anal about this, but it's a pet peeve of mine. No reason to get so snippy, it's not good for your blood pressure. Here's a funny movie quote for you:
--- "You ninny!"
--- "Yes sir. In my case an accident of birth...but you sir...you're a self-made man."
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Tina
Banned
Hey Bob. Just ignored unpleasant posts if I were you
. Have a great weekend!!By the way, thank you for the recommendation of Red Cliff. It was a master piece. Of course, I couldn't stop thinking about "Takeshi Kaneshiro"
