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

[QUOTE=Joz;45591056]Once again I'd appeal to his extremist views - he wanted Krypton as it was and couldn't care less about godlike abilities. But that is as much as I can defend this movie shitty writing.[/quote] fair enough, though i can't possibly express how much i'd have loved to change him if i was somehow involved with that movie [quote]Since when after credits scenes are not parts of the film? It's just the last scene of the film, but interrupted with credits to build the suspense. Since Marvel did it the first time (in a form of a easter egg, that turned into a trend) they were very much important to the entire shape of film - a summary of the events, showing the impact they had (like in Captain America, Iron Man), or leaving cliffhanger for next installment, or just some funny wink at the audience like it was with GotG or The Avengers. I'm pretty sure, that if Batman: Begins was released after it become a trend, the scene introducing Joker leaving his card would be after credits. [/quote] they're mostly extra stuff though. a fun little reference, a set up to the next film, but nothing that actually affects the movie itself. would tws be any different without that after credits scene? what about iron man or the incredible hulk? the green lantern is no different [quote]Ra's al Ghul wasn't memorable? It was a great modern take on Ra's, that fleshed him out properly, and made him from a mentor character to a villain - the twist with Henri Ducard, certainly made him more memorable. He was also a character with fucked-up but reasonable (from his POV) motivation - I'd say he started the trend of idealistic terrorist, a motif that returned later e.g. in CA2, or fuck, even MoS. And he returned in TDKR, which was based in big part on his backstory. If he wasn't memorable to the audience, to the point that they were able to easily identify him or League of Shadows, creators wouldn't go this route.[/QUOTE] i'm not disagreeing with the fact that he was a good character, but just because he was well written it doesn't mean he was memorable, as far as mainstream, blockbuster characters go. just like killian in im3, who has a backstory but probably won't be in any "top 10 villains" list you see. and he did sort of return in tdkr, but only so batman could have a deeper connection to bane or talia al ghul; his character's motivations (and talia wanting to carry on with his plan) are a big part of the story, but i wouldn't say the same about the character itself.

[B]Drive[/B] – Still my favorite film by Nicolas Winding Refn, and possibly my favorite movie of the decade. Given to any other director, I don't think the film would have worked. Refn's style really adds to what makes the movie. Ryan Gosling also makes the film stand out, as well as the supporting roles of Ron Perlman, Bryan Cranston, and Carey Mulligan. If you are expecting full-out car chase action, go watch something else. This film takes its time, and while it may be slow, it is never boring. Refn is definitely not a director for everyone, and I understand that you might not like this one, but give it a try and see for yourself. [B]Plan 9 From Outer Space[/B] – This one frequently gets the title of “Worst Movie of All Time.” I think that title doesn't belong. Sure, it's not a technically good movie, but I've seen much, much worse. While this movie is technically bad, with horribly cheap set design, terrible acting, and a weird, confused story, it at least has some charm to it. You know that some love was put into it. Ed Wood wanted to make this movie, so he made it with passion, and it shows. While not a good movie, it is still fun to watch. The only shame is that it was posthumously Bela Lugosi's final film, which is not a fitting memorial. Watch it with some friends and have a good time. [B]Ed Wood[/B] – I don't know how historically accurate this one is, but it certainly is enjoyable. The whole style of the film is nice to look at. The whole cast is excellent. Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Bill Murray, and George Steele are all great. My favorite parts of the film weren't the parts of Ed making his movies, but the relationship between Ed and Bela. I found the chemistry between the actors made a very believable connection and was the shining part of the movie. I'd recommend watching an Ed Wood film before watching this though so you can fully understand what the man is all about. [B]Her[/B] – This was great. The drama wasn't over-the-top, the romance wasn't forced and weird, and the comedy slid nicely into place and didn't interrupt the pace. The addition of some very light sci-fi elements is the cherry on top. The characters feel natural and the dialogue is well-written. Obviously, if you want a fast-paced action movie, look elsewhere, but if you want an emotionally engaging experience, here it is. Give it a watch.

[QUOTE=Zukriuchen;45592279]i'm not disagreeing with the fact that he was a good character, but just because he was well written it doesn't mean he was memorable, as far as mainstream, blockbuster characters go. just like killian in im3, who has a backstory but probably won't be in any "top 10 villains" list you see. and he did sort of return in tdkr, but only so batman could have a deeper connection to bane or talia al ghul; his character's motivations (and talia wanting to carry on with his plan) are a big part of the story, but i wouldn't say the same about the character itself.[/QUOTE] I'm curious how Season 3 of Arrow will handle that character. They probably don't want to copy Nolan's interpretation, but I think magical version is even more out of question. [QUOTE=Zukriuchen;45592279] they're mostly extra stuff though. a fun little reference, a set up to the next film, but nothing that actually affects the movie itself. would tws be any different without that after credits scene? what about iron man or the incredible hulk? the green lantern is no different[/QUOTE] While it doesn't necessarily affects the film's integrity, it's incredibly important in series continuity. It creates a specific cliffhanger, a sort of teaser of next installment. If Iron Man 2 and Avengers were never to be created, you wouldn't miss anything without after credits scene, but inside the universe it was important because it explained how Stark and S.H.I.E.L.D started working together. Exact same thing happened in all of MCU Phase I films , with The Avengers showing Thanos and tying him into that universe and shwarma as a easter egg. I'm pretty sure it's what DC wanted to do with Green Lantern. In case of a sequel, not seeing the after credits scene would make kinda awkward finding out that Sinestro is all of a sudden a bad guy

Platoon 8/10 Very powerful movie. Personally I think this one portrays the Vietnam war the best, of all the ones I've seen so far. I haven't watched Apocalypse Now since I was like 13, so I'm gonna have to rewatch that movie soon. Same goes for Full Metal Jacket.

[B]They Live[/B] – Before I watched this, the only John Carpenter films I had seen were Halloween and The Thing, so I had no idea what to expect. What I got was a sci-fi action satirical comedy with a message that could still hold true today. It's a fun ride from beginning to end. It's a movie that just about anyone can enjoy. Give it a watch, but first make sure you aren't all out of bubblegum. [B]A Tale of Two Sisters[/B] – Korean horror is an interesting genre. It's like a fusion of Japanese and American horror with some originality sprinkled in. There's nothing quite like it, just Korean horror. The film does have some jump-scare moments, but it does not rely solely on them. The story is probably the best part, something that would never be said about a modern American horror film. It has an unexpected twist (that I won't ruin, you should experience it for yourself) that added to my liking of this movie. Find yourself a copy, but make sure to watch with subtitles. I've never had a good time with dubbed horror movies. [B]Nosferatu the Vampyre[/B] – Compared to the F. W. Murnau classic, this has a more realistic human element. It still has the overall creepy vibe from the original, but I feel that the original is creepier. Klaus Kinski plays a nice vampire, but again, I feel that Max Schreck had a creepier portrayal. However, Kinski felt more like a person than a monster, and that gave an interesting spin to the story. Renfield was one of my favorite parts of this, though. This is my favorite adaptation of the character that I have seen so far. Overall, give it a watch. I'd also recommend watching the 1922 original before or after so you can have a comparison. [B]Dawn of the Planet of the Apes[/B] – For a big-budget modern summer blockbuster, this surprisingly had actual character development and thought put into the action sequences. I feared that the talking CGI apes would be comical and tacky, but they are just as human-feeling as the human characters are. Sure, there were some scenes that fell to the summer movie tropes, but overall the film was put together well and with some thought, unlike almost anything else in theaters now. Give it a watch, I'm sure you'll like it. [B]Akira[/B] – This movie looks amazing, there's no other way to put it. The animation is beautiful, especially with the characters' faces. The environments are jam-packed with detail and look great. The story is interesting and the characters develop nicely over time. The English dub isn't the greatest, so I recommend watching it subtitled. You might think, “Ugh, anime is for weirdo losers,” but there aren't many of the tropes associated with anime here. It's an enjoyable film that happens to be animated, and animated wonderfully. Check it out if you want a neat sci-fi experience.

Crank and Crank 2. 7/10.

[B]Ghost In the Shell (1995) - 10/10[/B] A wonderful piece of animation for the time, and a very though provoking and enjoyable storyline.

[B]Guardians of the Galaxy - 11/10 [/B] It was a heartwarming, epic adventure that never felt too corny, mostly because of well executed comedy. The characters each have personality and feel developed. I liked ever single one of them. Also, even though I don't care much for 80s era pop music, I thought it was creative using it. I read lots of Marvel comics, but never anything about GotG. Such a great film, it makes me want to read the comics to learn more about the characters and their story. [B]Alternative rating: Star Wars with a sense of humor/10[/B] I think that actually makes sense because GotG had a spectacular scifi setting that wasn't weighed down by realism. It had a clear cut good vs evil theme with a hilarious cantina scene thrown in.

so what does everyone reckon about Ghibli closing down? I think it's a real shame, they produce my favourite Chinese cartoons. The Wind Rises was a good one to bow out on, though.

i dont care

They're not closed they're on hiatus

[QUOTE=ElectronicG19;45598233]hey produce my favourite [B][U]Chinese[/U][/B] cartoons. [/QUOTE] Were you being sarcastic there or don't actually know where Ghibli originates

[QUOTE=TheKritter71;45599253]Were you being sarcastic there or don't actually know where Ghibli originates[/QUOTE] its some kind of maymay to call anime chinese

excuse me but the proper term is [I]japanimation[/I]

[QUOTE=TheKritter71;45599253]Were you being sarcastic there or don't actually know where Ghibli originates[/QUOTE] haha yeah you got me dude obviously they're based in vietnam

Guardians of the galaxy I went in expecting I would love this movie since it got such good reviews (by RLM and other people I've spoken to). And honestly I didn't think it was that good, it was very well made and the action scenes and acting were top notch but the comedy elements didn't work for me at all, some things I just cringed to [sp]like at the end where the groot sapling danced to the music[/sp]. It was by no means a bad movie and I don't regret seeing it, it's just that it wasn't very .. special. 6/10

yeah i haven't seen winter soldier or any other recent comic book movie so i can't really comment on that

I haven't seen a marvel movie since the avengers.

Is GotG even in the same universe or properly tied to the other films? I assumed it wasn't,it feels very far apart from what I can tell. Im still of the opinion that the expanded universe of Marvel is the biggest gimmick in Hollywood right now though so I'm actually kinda disappointed in a way to hear it is. I think it's cheap.

The plot holes in Rises can be explained with they wanted the movie to be under 3 hours long. Do we really need 10 minutes to see that Bruce got back to Gotham? We know he got there, it really doesn't matter how. It's why you don't show a whole car trip to show a character going to work.

[B]The Man from Earth - 9/10[/B] For being low budget and shot with two camcorders and basically being all dialogue for 1½ hours it was very captivating, they did very much with very little. Writing's great, they didn't need flashy visuals to portray the story when the script was this solid. I recommend it to everyone. Apparently they're doing a pilot of a series continuation. I hope it does well.

Serenity 4/5 Another favorite of mine and, like GOTG, it's space opera done right. There's just so much done right in this movie it's a shame that it didn't do that we'll at the box office. I understood the point of Serenity was to tie up the loose ends on Firefly, but it still leaves you wanting more. Even so, it's great.

[QUOTE=mikeyt493;45601192]Is GotG even in the same universe or properly tied to the other films? I assumed it wasn't,it feels very far apart from what I can tell. Im still of the opinion that the expanded universe of Marvel is the biggest gimmick in Hollywood right now though so I'm actually kinda disappointed in a way to hear it is. I think it's cheap.[/QUOTE] GotG is in the same universe. [sp]Thanos[/sp] and [sp]The Infinity stones/gauntlet[/sp] are obvious setups for a third Avengers movie (by the time that comes out we'll have grey hairing Robert Downey Jr)

Hobo with a shotgun 9/10 Godamn that was awesome. I know The Plague are bad guys, but you cant help rooting for them.

[QUOTE=mikeyt493;45601192]Is GotG even in the same universe or properly tied to the other films? I assumed it wasn't,it feels very far apart from what I can tell. Im still of the opinion that the expanded universe of Marvel is the biggest gimmick in Hollywood right now though so I'm actually kinda disappointed in a way to hear it is. I think it's cheap.[/QUOTE] why is it cheap, they're literally only transfering something that has already existed in comic books for over 70 years (a shared universe) to the big screen. why is it even a gimmick to begin with. and yes, it feels "far apart"- because just because you have a shared universe it doesn't mean every movie has to have the same feel

I'm planning to watch Cimino's disaster 'Heaven's Gate', I recently watched Deer Hunter and loved it but I'm afraid about this movie. Any thoughts about Heaven's Gate?

Apocalypse Now 9/10 That shit was trippy as fuck

[B]Guardians of the Galaxy 9/10[/B] Holy shit [B][U]yes![/U][/B] This movie is aaahhhhhmaazzzingggggg Its interesting, its fresh, its hilarious, its well-made, its unique, and just all around fucking awesome Definitely one of the best movies 2014 has given us so far

[QUOTE=usaokay;45606358]I saw the Lloyd Kaufman cameo, but I was still trying to find where Nathan Fillion was.[/QUOTE] [sp]Apparently he just did the voice of the "monstrous inmate", the one groot fingered[/sp]

I was rather bummed he wasn't [sp]Richard Rider or Cosmo.[/sp]