Latest Movie That You Watched!

  • This message board permanently closed on June 30th, 2020 at 4PM EDT and is no longer accepting new members.

skimom2

Just moseyin' through...
Oct 9, 2013
15,683
92,168
USA
21 Grams. Wanted to rewatch it for a few years, finally managed to. That's definitely one of the mose unusual movies, but I like it. Such an awful drama... And Naomi Watts is awesome.

Such a good movie! I love that director (Inarritru), and the way he uses light--it's almost another character in the movie. One of my favorites! Also glad to hear that Only Lovers Left Alive was good--I've been looking forward to that one :)
 

Lina

Committed member
Jun 24, 2009
3,356
6,024
Russia
Isn't that the weight of the human soul? So they thought. I may have the wrong movie.
Yes, you are right, there they suggest it is the weight of a human soul.

Also glad to hear that Only Lovers Left Alive was good--I've been looking forward to that one :)
That's also very unusual, I hope you will like it. For me it's hard even to judge it, I think such a movie cannot be liked or disliked, it is just there and it gives every person an opportunity to see something... Hard to explain. I will definitely watch the movie again, to see something I might miss. When you see it, tell me what you think. I wonder what other people think about it (so far I only know that critics gave a positive response to it).
 

Neesy

#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
May 24, 2012
61,289
239,271
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Her - Joaquin Phoenix falls in love with his phone. For 2 hours. While ScarJo talks dirty.
Cuban Fury - Fat English bloke takes up salsa dancing in order to chat up Quincy Jones' daughter.
The Lego Movie - fun for kids and family, a bit hyperactive though.
I might go see the Lego Movie with my son and his GF - did you like it much?
 

CriticAndProud

Not actually dead, just very inactive.
Aug 26, 2013
5,955
24,608
24
Australia
I watched a slightly cut down for Telly version of Wolf Creek the other day (so it was perfectly legal for me to watch it, 'cause it wasn't a restricted rating). For those who don't know, here in Australia, Wolf Creek is THE Australian Horror film. It was great, but not that scary. Good acting, intimidating villain, beautiful cinematography, but I can see why some people don't like it (gore, inspired by real life, very grim tone).
 

fljoe0

Cantre Member
Apr 5, 2008
15,859
71,642
62
120 miles S of the Pancake/Waffle line
I watched a slightly cut down for Telly version of Wolf Creek the other day (so it was perfectly legal for me to watch it, 'cause it wasn't a restricted rating). For those who don't know, here in Australia, Wolf Creek is THE Australian Horror film. It was great, but not that scary. Good acting, intimidating villain, beautiful cinematography, but I can see why some people don't like it (gore, inspired by real life, very grim tone).

I saw it a couple of years ago and I thought it was very good.
 

kingricefan

All-being, keeper of Space, Time & Dimension.
Jul 11, 2006
30,011
127,446
Spokane, WA
Oh most definitely!
I would like to see DiCaprio win this year, but I don't think his role is a knock-out one- Leo maybe should have got it for The Great Gatsby, but won't for his nominated role this time. I think Matthew's gonna walk away with it- he has become such a good actor over time and it shows in his last few performances (Mud, The Paperboy, Dallas Buyers Club). I think most of the voting members of the Academy are jealous of DiCaprio's talents (since the beginning of his career and up to now) and won't vote for him.
 

ghost19

"Have I run too far to get home?"
Sep 25, 2011
8,926
56,578
51
Arkansas
I watched a slightly cut down for Telly version of Wolf Creek the other day (so it was perfectly legal for me to watch it, 'cause it wasn't a restricted rating). For those who don't know, here in Australia, Wolf Creek is THE Australian Horror film. It was great, but not that scary. Good acting, intimidating villain, beautiful cinematography, but I can see why some people don't like it (gore, inspired by real life, very grim tone).
I rented that one when it first came out on video a few years ago. I kept waiting for the movie to get scary but it never did. I did like the scenery and everything, but overall was a bit disappointed. Wasn't aware it was based on a true story.....that definitely increases the eerie factor a couple of point at least...
 

Neil W

Well-Known Member
May 27, 2008
1,203
2,592
Isle of Wight UK
I might go see the Lego Movie with my son and his GF - did you like it much?

Lego construction worker Emmett is a forgettable everyman: surprisingly, he turns out to be The Special, fated to lead a resistance movement to save the Lego world against the evil plan of Lord Business by using the Piece of resistance to prevent the use of the Kragle to destroy everything.

Let me say at the start, that this film is fun. It references pretty nearly everything I enjoy, takes potshots at all sorts, and works well as a bright, colourful kids' fantasy but with enough nods, winks and knowing gags to satisfy your average adult (just look at some of the voice credits - Anthony Daniels delivers one line as a Lego C3PO, for instance). The voice talent in general is great, and I particularly enjoyed Liam Neeson's willingness to send himself up.

Having been positive overall, it seems a little ill-natured to be critical, but I must mention two things which didn't sit that well with me. One was that, for a film which needed to be simple, it got awfully complicated at times, and the other was that the animation style and the sheer quantity of what was happening meant that, at times, I really couldn't follow what was going on in front of me.

But I repeat - this film is fun, and worth watching on that basis alone.