Rate The Last Movie You Watched - April V3 - no tv shows - General

The conjuring 8/10 Finally a good exorcist movie. predictable at times but has that dark atmosphere all the time. I really recommend it. watch it in the dark if possible !

[B]The Shining[/B] Jesus fucking christ this movie is so many things. Fucking horrifying being the chief amongst them. Seriously, this is probably the most unsettling movie I've ever seen in my life. As to why I decided to watch this on my laptop, in my bedroom, in the dark, alone, with headphones on I'll never know. The music was fucking amazing. Seriously, it was so fitting and natural and every time the music changes my heart rate increases. Nicholson is such an amazing actor in this that I never want to meet him for fear of this being his true nature. Every single aspect of this movie is so incredibly and meticulously carried out that the entire thing flows like silk, from the creepy and downright horrifying dialogue, to the just scary scenes with the bathroom in 237, and the Gold room, and pretty much everything in the last 25 minutes. Absolutely 10/10 from me. Now I'm just going to stay awake all night.

[QUOTE=PollytheParrot;42461858][B]The Shining[/B] Absolutely 10/10 from me. Now I'm just going to stay awake all night.[/QUOTE] Speaking of which, the only thing I disliked about the Shining was how [sp] Jack killed Hallorann, I felt his death was unnecessary and that he came all the way over there just to be killed instantly. Kubrick should of stuck to that section in the novel and had Hallorann rescue Wendy and Danny like in the book[/sp] but yes 10/10

[QUOTE=PollytheParrot;42461858][B]The Shining[/B] Jesus fucking christ this movie is so many things. Fucking horrifying being the chief amongst them. Seriously, this is probably the most unsettling movie I've ever seen in my life. As to why I decided to watch this on my laptop, in my bedroom, in the dark, alone, with headphones on I'll never know. The music was fucking amazing. Seriously, it was so fitting and natural and every time the music changes my heart rate increases. Nicholson is such an amazing actor in this that I never want to meet him for fear of this being his true nature. Every single aspect of this movie is so incredibly and meticulously carried out that the entire thing flows like silk, from the creepy and downright horrifying dialogue, to the just scary scenes with the bathroom in 237, and the Gold room, and pretty much everything in the last 25 minutes. Absolutely 10/10 from me. Now I'm just going to stay awake all night.[/QUOTE] I always found the nature of the haunting in [B]The Shining[/B] really fascinating. The whole place just feels bloody cursed, right down to the foundations. And you never get a detailed explanation on why the hotel is fucked up. It's great. [editline]9th October 2013[/editline] The atmosphere, direction, acting all helped pull it off of course.

[b]This Is The End[/b] I wasn't a fan of the ending (at all, it felt really forced and too hammy), and there were waaaaay too many "bro moments" that made the movie feel Hangoverish. CGI/special effects were also shit at times (mostly when things would get close to the camera). But other than that, it was pretty solid and had its moments. 8/10 if numbers are a thing.

The [I]Evil Dead[/I] trilogy. Just a whole lot of fun. I'm a huge fan of campy shit like this. Now I understand why people compare Saints Row to the Evil Dead series.

I love this thread cause I come in and the posts with lots of agrees / winners are usually right on the ball, so it means if I go off and watch that movie, I will enjoy it a lot. I've watched a tonne of movies I normally wouldn't have because of you guys, so thanks a bunch. [editline]9th October 2013[/editline] Most recent one I watched was Safety Not Guaranteed and you guys were right, the feels during the entire movie really got me. Now I'm watching No Country For Old Men.

safety not guaranteed was thoroughly average and forgettable u guys are wrong

It wasn't mind-blowing, and it was a tad bit average now and then, but it was a nice movie to watch nonetheless. I don't think it deserves stellar ratings, but people did say it was something they'd recommend (and I'd recommend it too).

[QUOTE=Rusty100;42463815]safety not guaranteed was thoroughly average and forgettable u guys are wrong[/QUOTE] no ur wrong

The Shining never worked for me. I knew the book before I saw the movie and the movie just seemed various scenes strung together with almost no connection or flow at all. He doesn't even get crazy in a consistent manner, it's just "boom, crazy now". Not to mention that the shining itself barely plays any role in the movie.

[QUOTE=Killuah;42464188]The Shining never worked for me. I knew the book before I saw the movie and the movie just seemed various scenes strung together with almost no connection or flow at all. [B]He doesn't even get crazy in a consistent manner[/B], it's just "boom, crazy now". Not to mention that the shining itself barely plays any role in the movie.[/QUOTE] Wait what? Do you mean that there wasn't any flow or buildup to his descent into madness? He slowly goes crazy and hypnotised/seduced by the Overlook hotel. Also, the shining ability (in the film) doesn't only apply to people, Dick also explains that a place can shine too. [I]"No. Scared - there's nothin' here. It's just that, you know, some places are like people. Some 'shine' and some don't. I guess you could say the Overlook Hotel here has somethin' almost like 'shining'."[/I]

[QUOTE=kimchimafia;42464216]Wait what? Do you mean that there wasn't any flow or buildup to his descent into madness? He slowly goes crazy and hypnotised/seduced by the Overlook hotel. Also, the shining ability (in the film) doesn't only apply to people, Dick also explains that a place can shine too. [I]"No. Scared - there's nothin' here. It's just that, you know, some places are like people. Some 'shine' and some don't. I guess you could say the Overlook Hotel here has somethin' almost like 'shining'."[/I][/QUOTE] There is the point where he gets the halucinations and that's the point where you can say "he is crazy now. No ambiguity before. How did he build up the frustration the place eventually uses? Granted J.N. plays a great role but the movie itself just doesn't work for me. A good portrayal of "descending into madness" would be "Synecdoche New York" for example-

Started watching the Kill Bill movies today, alittle over half-way in on the first movie, 8/10 so far. First time watching them properly, as I've always caught them when they've been on TV and nearly finished.

the shining is one one of the best horror/thrillers of all time anyone who says otherwise is wrong [editline]9th October 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Fussy!;42464278]Started watching the Kill Bill movies today, alittle over half-way in on the first movie, 8/10 so far. First time watching them properly, as I've always caught them when they've been on TV and nearly finished.[/QUOTE] why in the f do people feel the need to come post about a movie let alone rate it when they haven't even finished it yet [editline]9th October 2013[/editline] is it that hard to sit through a movie without opening up the internet on your laptop or phone

[QUOTE=Killuah;42464263]There is the point where he gets the halucinations and that's the point where you can say "he is crazy now. No ambiguity before. How did he build up the frustration the place eventually uses? Granted J.N. plays a great role but the movie itself just doesn't work for me. A good portrayal of "descending into madness" would be "Synecdoche New York" for example-[/QUOTE] Hm well I always saw his first 'hallucinations' as just the hotel becoming more 'powerful' in its communication towards the characters, especially towards the Nicholson character. Yeah granted that the whole simple 'descent into madness' excuse doesn't entirely work because those hallucinations are real. They're not just what Jack sees, it's the Overlook hotel 'shining' that's also built up with the guy's inherent frustration. Even at the beginning of the film, Jack seems a bit off y'know? Almost he's like uncomfortably putting up a facade that's actually covering up built up anger. I dunno, I believe his craziness is not only caused due to his slip of sanity of being isolated but also due to his obsession/connection to the shining Overlook Hotel. The hotel is relentless in its goal of mentally assaulting its winter caretakers, especially to Danny (who shines) and Jack. Just my opinion. But yeah [B]Synecdoche, New York[/B] is a great movie. Different type of 'descent' though.

[QUOTE=kimchimafia;42464310]Hm well I always saw his first 'hallucinations' as just the hotel becoming more 'powerful' in its communication towards the characters, especially towards the Nicholson character. Yeah granted that the whole simple 'descent into madness' excuse doesn't entirely work because those hallucinations are real. They're not just what Jack sees, it's the Overlook hotel 'shining' that's also built up with the guy's inherent frustration. Even at the beginning of the film, Jack seems a bit off y'know? Almost he's like uncomfortably putting up a facade that's actually covering up built up anger. I dunno, I believe his craziness is not only caused due to his slip of sanity of being isolated but also due to his obsession/connection to the shining Overlook Hotel. The hotel is relentless in its goal of mentally assaulting its winter caretakers, especially to Danny (who shines) and Jack. Just my opinion. But yeah [B]Synecdoche, New York[/B] is a great movie. Different type of 'descent' though.[/QUOTE] I just think that it would be so much cooler if we we didn't know whether it's a spooky hotel with mysterious powers(which is lame anyway) or his psychosis finally breaking through because of the isolation. In the end it's a bit of both and that doesn't work for me, especially when the film shows "spooky setpiece a, b and c" like on a timetable or something without any real connection whatsoever. I always have to ask questions like this: Why a floor full of blood? Why not ink, since he's a writer?

[QUOTE=Killuah;42464339]I just think that it would be so much cooler if we we didn't know whether it's a spooky hotel with mysterious powers(which is lame anyway) or his psychosis finally breaking through because of the isolation. In the end it's a bit of both and that doesn't work for me, especially when the film shows "spooky setpiece a, b and c" like on a timetable or something without any real connection whatsoever. I always have to ask questions like this: Why a floor full of blood? Why not ink, since he's a writer?[/QUOTE] Yeah that would have been a very interesting route to go with, especially if you were going with the main idea of 'descent into madness'. However I suppose that wasn't in line with Kubrick's vision so yeah... I'd say that it was much more 'spooky hotel' than 'a writer goes crazy due to isolation' because this film has a lot to do with the supernatural, hence with the 'shining' and all. I think the visions were more about 'that hotel is fucked' rather than 'is this real or not' since it's Danny that first sees the escalators release the river of blood. The 'spooky place' thing works just fine for me but different strokes for different people I suppose.

Pacific Rim 8/10 Poor giant robots fighting to humans talking to each other ratio and too much underdog stuff for my liking, but the fight scenes still made me feel something I've never felt before

[QUOTE=Killuah;42464263]There is the point where he gets the halucinations and that's the point where you can say "he is crazy now. No ambiguity before. How did he build up the frustration the place eventually uses? Granted J.N. plays a great role but the movie itself just doesn't work for me. A good portrayal of "descending into madness" would be "Synecdoche New York" for example-[/QUOTE] Synecdoche, New York was far 2deep4me. In a confusing for the sake of being confusing kind of way. It has been a long time since I watched it though so maybe I'll give it another shot.

Boyz In The Hood 8/10, I loved it

Having not read the book, my only question about the movie (The Shining) is the ending with the photograph [sp]I can think of two things, but which, if any of them are right?' 1) Jack's been to the hotel in past lives and this has do with him "Always being the caretaker" and when he's in the gold room he's remembering events from years ago, or perhaps the woman in 237 was someone he used to love. If this is true then why was the other guy the caretaker in 1970 2) The gold room hallucinations and the woman in 237 are not old memories but rather just delusions the hotel is forcing on him as part of his decent into madness and the photograph at the end is the hotel's way of counting its victims, like nicks on a wooden stick?[/sp]

[QUOTE=PollytheParrot;42465203]Having not read the book, my only question about the movie (The Shining) is the ending with the photograph [sp]I can think of two things, but which, if any of them are right?' 1) Jack's been to the hotel in past lives and this has do with him "Always being the caretaker" and when he's in the gold room he's remembering events from years ago, or perhaps the woman in 237 was someone he used to love. If this is true then why was the other guy the caretaker in 1970 2) The gold room hallucinations and the woman in 237 are not old memories but rather just delusions the hotel is forcing on him as part of his decent into madness and the photograph at the end is the hotel's way of counting its victims, like nicks on a wooden stick?[/sp][/QUOTE] It's best not to use the book as a source of information too much because the movie does heavily distance itself from King's work. As for the questions: [sp]Kubrick confirmed that Jack was a reincarnation of an official who worked at the hotel. Hence why he feels so good and comfortable at first in the hotel.[/sp] Source: [URL]http://www.visual-memory.co.uk/amk/doc/interview.ts.html[/URL] [sp]When Jack is at the gold room and when he sees the woman in 237, I believe that it was the Overlook fucking with his head. They're, in a way, seducing him to commit murder because the hotel supposedly wants them to. The haunting in The Shining is IMO, less of a 'bunch of ghosts are hanging around' but instead 'the hotel is shining'. Bad stuff happened at the Overlook Hotel and its 'trace' is still there. The ghosts Jack sees really shouldn't be the actual souls that stayed at the hotel but instead, creations of the hotel via shining. The visions that Jack sees are the stairs to his descent into madness and as time goes on, he becomes willing to carry out the wishes of the hotel. They're not just delusions because if they were then Jack wouldn't have escaped out of the locked pantry. If the woman was someone Jack loved then why did she suddenly turn into an old woman and show him visions of her drowned and decomposing body in the bathtub?[/sp]

Good point [sp]My only guess would've been that he killed her a long time ago by strangling her in the bathroom or something and left her body in the tub, and the present day encounter with her was her getting revenge on him by harming his son and fucking with his mind. But I'm probably reading too deeply into it[/sp]

[QUOTE=PollytheParrot;42465352]Good point [sp]My only guess would've been that he killed her a long time ago by strangling her in the bathroom or something and left her body in the tub, and the present day encounter with her was her getting revenge on him by harming his son and fucking with his mind. But I'm probably reading too deeply into it[/sp][/QUOTE] That idea does feel a lot like the explanation King would have given as he did similar things to characters that were briefly seen in the movie such as the famous man and guy in that dog costume. However, if we were to go by the book: [sp]The lady in the bathtub committed suicide at old age by overdosing on sleeping pills. Besides, in the film, the decomposing lady did look quite old.[/sp] [sp]Also I felt that the malicious intent of the bath lady was more in line with the hotel's motivation in screwing with Jack's head and its interest in Danny's shining ability instead of a soul's personal motivation. They all 'seduce' him kinda via providing Jack a sexy naked lady (at first), alcohol and then finally, talk about his connection with the hotel and what he has to do. Then they make him go descent further into insanity.[/sp]

The Descent is one of the only truly scary movies in existence for me.

I really can't even rate any scary movies, I get scared way too easily and cant pay attention to any other aspects of the movie

[QUOTE=Zukriuchen;42466239]I really can't even rate any scary movies, I get scared way too easily and cant pay attention to any other aspects of the movie[/QUOTE] I have a very analytical mind so it's tough for me to get immersed enough in a movie to be scared by one.

[B][U]Pacific Rim: 8.5-9/10[/U][/B] The two scientists were kinda annoying and the whole movie had a lot of cliches, but i would rather watch this a thousand times rather than any one of Michael Bay's Transformers movies.

[QUOTE=TheFilmSlacker;42466982]I'm been having a lot of good luck when it comes to watching movies this month.[/QUOTE] Not much luck with the english though. [QUOTE=megafat;42467029][B][U]Pacific Rim: 8.5-9/10[/U][/B] The two scientists were kinda annoying[/QUOTE] How very dare you call Charlie annoying.