Rate The Last Movie You Watched - This Thread Took 12 Years To Make Edition - General

I just got back from The Walk (saw it in IMAX 3D). I'm pretty sure that's the only time where the "gimmick" or trickery of a 3D movie actually got to me. I'm not afraid of heights really but the build up to the walk and the walk itself was done so well that it did make me nervous. But what really got to me was in an earlier scene, something flies towards the audience so fast it actually made me dodge in my seat. Have never felt/done anything remotely like that in a 3D movie. I would have felt embarrassed but the same thing happened to everyone around me too and then everyone kinda laughed at themselves so it was OK. Great experience.

[B]Inside Out[/B] was a good film that I had the mis-fortune of over estimating. Before I watched it I was envisioning a coming of age story, where the character would grow up to adult hood and face some really serious issues; especially when I scanned through the comments. However I was pretty naive to expect that out a disney movie.[sp]Plus "Up" already did it[/sp] When watching the movie it had a decent amount of relatable humour on how our minds work, if you disregard a few scene where the metaphors clash in unrealistic ways. I mean you can't kill off your own happiness, cause your happiness fell down a well. There were three big moments that stuck out for me that I need to point out which make the movie note worthy. [sp]First, the whole story is trying to explain why sadness is so important. I mean I been putting up with it for years. The emotion can hurt on some days but feel really addictive on others. Most importantly theres an element in sadness that helps you grow. Second, was the scene at the pit where Happiness briefly became sad herself. Out of all the characters, she seemed to have the strongest bond with Riley. I know this might be a little deep for a film about emotional metaphors, but it looks to me that she really loves her (in a caring kind of way). Reminds me of "Beyond Two Souls" and how the stillborn ghost cared for its living twin. The final scene that stood out was how she finally confronted her feelings and understood the value of crying. Happiness had her way for too long that it was stalling her emotional growth with her family. The whole film was a denial trip.[/sp] All in all the film is pretty sad at parts but it is healthily evened out with humour and imagination. Wish the film didn't make me feel psychic about the plot points. [B]Inside Out[/B]: 8/10

Did you just compare a Pixar movie with a David Cage game? Don't think I'd ever see those two things compared with each other. Rather odd to say the least. Also I didn't really like Inside Out all that much. The movie never really slowed down so you never really got the time to connect with any of the characters ([sp]The best scenes in the movie were the ice skating one and the reunion with the family at the end and hey look at that, they're one of the few scenes in the movie that bother to take a breather[/sp]), I personally found imaginary friend dude insufferably annoying, and I swear half of the the stuff Joy says are along the lines of "Hey there's a psychological term over there! Let's go over there!" Like I get it's a kid's movie but did you really have to say what you're doing literally seconds before you actually do it? Plus, the whole film kinda rides on the fact that you connect emotionally with Riley, but due to the film's pacing (seriously, slooow down) that never really happens. The ending is beautiful though so I can let that one slide, the themes they try to convey at the end are universal enough that it doesn't matter as much that you don't really give a shit about Riley or any of the emotion characters.

[QUOTE=Rusty100;48889028]why was the ending bullshit? it ruled[/QUOTE] I'm not a big fan of ambiguous endings and it just came off as a bit cheesy and unnecessary. I guess it fits since it's a pretty 80's thing to do but it just rubbed me the wrong way.

I watched Edge of Tomorrow again, can't overstate how much I love this film. 9/10, great action with original ayylmao designs (in All You Need is Kill on which the film's based, the aliens are reptilian whereas here they're spiky metallic-looking death spiders), a good concept in that it's kinda like Groundhog Day meets Saving Private Ryan, characters that aren't completely one-dimensional (even supporting cast, except maybe the general) though I share the same sentiment as Mike & Jay from half in the bag in that someone other than Tom Cruise would probably have been better as the lead, but as they say "He does a fine job". Oh, and that the ending could've easily come at any point after, or even just before [sp]the Omega's blood enters his bloodstream[/sp] and had the same effect, we didn't have to see him meet Rita again. Other than that, great watch.

[QUOTE=squids_eye;48902932]I'm not a big fan of ambiguous endings and it just came off as a bit cheesy and unnecessary. I guess it fits since it's a pretty 80's thing to do but it just rubbed me the wrong way.[/QUOTE] It's not ambiguous, but it's very cheesy. The whole movie is. That's the point? It's amazing cheese

I do like amazing cheese. [editline]15th October 2015[/editline] this post is a bit weird at the top of the page

ham and cheese is a great recipe for a movie

[QUOTE=Rusty100;48904187]It's not ambiguous, but it's very cheesy. The whole movie is. That's the point? It's amazing cheese[/QUOTE] It's ambiguous in that you [sp]don't know if he kills them or not.[/sp] I understand why they did it, it's just not my cup of tea.

the martian. 8.5/10. interstellar was way better because it really illustrated how beautiful and unnoticed outer space is compared to our everyday ordinary lives. with the martian, however, it was quite a simple plot and it didn't really show anything except show a few cool things that nasa can do.

Dark Star - If you're going in expecting a mostly serious John Carpenter film, you'll be disappointing, but it serves as a good B-movie black comedy scifi. Pretty amazing what Carpenter and O'Bannon both went on to do later and how the beachball alien served as the early basis for the concept of a later film O'Bannon would write: Alien. The film itself really was pretty good at mocking human nature. Trap four idiots in a spaceship and this film is likely what would happen. Given the budget given, the film delivered pretty well. Not one of the greatest films of all time, but still a fun one.

[QUOTE=Trixil;48904542]the martian. 8.5/10. interstellar was way better because it really illustrated how beautiful and unnoticed outer space is compared to our everyday ordinary lives. with the martian, however, it was quite a simple plot and it didn't really show anything except show a few cool things that nasa can do.[/QUOTE] i really don't see why people are trying to compare these two movies interstellar is literally a movie about exploring the unknowns of space to find a new home the martian is about saving an abandoned astronaut, of course they don't travel through a wormhole to a new galaxy

[QUOTE=squids_eye;48904516]It's ambiguous in that you [sp]don't know if he kills them or not.[/sp] I understand why they did it, it's just not my cup of tea.[/QUOTE] that's not ambiguous - [sp]he doesn't kill them. he is leaving the scene. anything that happens after is post story and not relevant. you don't need to know how the rest of a characters life plays out. but the events of the film are over, and they are safe for now - but the bad guy lives. there's no ambiguity here. i think you're confusing what happens in the characters future with an ambiguous ending. they survived the film, and are in no IMMEDIATE danger at the end.[/sp]

[QUOTE=Morbo!!!;48903172] someone other than Tom Cruise would probably have been better as the lead, but as they say "He does a fine job". [/QUOTE] this was 100% a tom cruise movie imo [editline]15th October 2015[/editline] wouldnt have wanted anyone else in the role

Lucifer Rising - A great audio-visual experience. Only major flaw I have with it is some of the transitions seem cheap and out of place. Also it is a shame the guy who did the soundtrack is a convicted killer, because he did a really good job. Also interesting to read on the backstory of the film and how few people were involved in the entire film due to various falling outs and problems.

2001 A space odyssey- probably one of the most boring films i've ever seen. I know that it was the directors intentions to make it that slow, to build up momentum as the movie progressed but I literally thought Netflix was being shit in the first 2 minutes because it was just a blank screen

i have to say, i've only seen 2001 once but I can tell it will be rewarding with multiple viewings, esp on the big screen.

2001 is one of those movies that I can always go back to once a year, but never more than that.

thats basically how i feel, i was glad i watched it but its not something that im gonna rave about and watch multiple times per year

[QUOTE=cricket50;48906563]this was 100% a tom cruise movie imo [editline]15th October 2015[/editline] wouldnt have wanted anyone else in the role[/QUOTE] he turned out great but at the beginning I didnt believe we was a coward/rookie.

you haven't experienced the best parts of 2001 if you don't watch it in a theatre with a live orchestra accompaniment

I always watch 2001 on January 12 (HAL's birthday) Also, gonna see Sicario tonight, super pumped

i was gonna see sicario tomorrow with my friend but he bailed, seriously considering going by myself

I don't see why people are so hesitant to go to the cinema by themselves. It's not like it's a social event, it's staring in silence at a wall.

I'm totally fine with seeing a movie alone, but I often like to talk about a movie afterwards and I can't do that if I watched it by myself.

but this is what we have the Internet for :smile:

the martian scott played too safe on this one, damon seems to have plot armour during 80% of the movie and shit doesn't really hit the fan except maybe for one scene. it's not a bad film per se but i didn't really feel anything during it. it wasn't even that boring, it was more like empty and very cheesy not to mention the questionable music choice and the end is laughable

[QUOTE=Scot;48910563]I don't see why people are so hesitant to go to the cinema by themselves. It's not like it's a social event, it's staring in silence at a wall.[/QUOTE] I like to enjoy it with others so I can talk about it as soon as the credits roll.

honestly i just like the experience, i like meeting my friends there and going to the theater itself and discussing trailers and talking about the movie afterwards

depends entirely what the film is... there are some movies I downright wouldn't want to watch with anyone and there are some I'd be bored not to watch with others.