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| Name | Adam Hops |
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| Gender | Male |
| I'm From | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Member For | 847 days |
| Last Login | Tue. Jul 8 |
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| Movie: | Undecided: (Hero/LOTR (all 3)) |
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| Actor: | Tilda Swinton, Adrian brody, Zhang Ziyi, Jet Li, Tony Leung, The Cast of Monty Python, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Ian Mckellen, Kazuhiko Inoue, Gong Li |
| Director: | George Lucas, Yimou Zhang, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Brad Bird, Hayao Miyazaki |
| Quote: | Sandra Oh: "Hiccup. Hiccup." |
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American Pie
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Pretty good film. Freaks me out though, would be unbelieveably embarassing. xD
It's nice to know where "This One Time, At Band Camp" comes from though. XD
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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring
PG-13
This one was probably my favourite of the three, which I know is blasphemous to all the ROTK fans. It set the story in motion, everyone was together (which was kinda nice) it had lothlorien, which is my favourite city in the LOTR universe and the acting is fantastic. These films mix action, plot and drama into the best set of movies ever made. They all should have won 11 oscars :P
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Hero
PG-13
Yimou Zhang has created a vibrant masterpiece of Hong Kong style action. The story, acting, and fight sequences are phenomenal. Jet Li and Maggie Cheung lead wonderful roles and the movie throws curveball after curveball up to it's surprise ending.
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Babel
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On dirait que je devrais critiquer ce film international dans un sens international aussi. Le seul problème avec cela est que je parle que trois langues, et le film en a 5 (Ouais, vous gagnez Alejandro!). En tous cas le film est magnifique, extrêmement provocant, beau, incroyablement bien fait et surtout, un de mes nouveaux favoris. J?ai entendu qu?un grand nombre de gens avait des problèmes avec la méthode donc Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu l?a décrit. Franchement ils ne sont pas très intelligents. Je n?avais aucun problème à le comprendre, et la façon qu?il a causé les histoires a s?enclencher était une inspiration. I should probably critique this international film in an international way. The only problem is that I only speak three languages, and the film has 5. (Yes, you win Alejandro!). In any case, the film is magnificent, extremely provoking, beautiful, incredibly well done and above all one of my favourites. I heard that a lot of people had problems with the way that Alejandro González Iñárritu described the story. Frankly they?re not very smart. I didn?t have a single problem understanding and the way the the stories fused together was an inspiration Kikuchi-chan wa subarashii desu yo! Nihon no haiyuu wa honto sugoi desu. E no Baberu wa odorokubeki desu. Honto omoshiroii desu to boku wa honto kanmei desu. Rinko Kikuchi was amazing! All of the Japanese actors were truly awesome. Babel is very surprising. Interesting and I am very impressed! And finally to the English, because unfortunately I don?t speak Spanish or Arabic. My apologies regarding the very limited Japanese, but my Japanese is very limited. Go figure. Babel is stunning and screams character. It is dark and yet beautiful. Adriana Barraza does a fantastic job, and draws you into the story, no matter how dark and twisted her world happens to be. She is misunderstood, hated and tossed aside, and yet she perseveres and fights on when most won?t. Similarly, Rinko?s fantastic character is a very sad person, and you feel extremely drawn to her, even if her actions are somewhat questionable. She only wants to be loved, have someone care about her, and not think she is a monster. Either of them should have won the best supporting actress Oscar. The relationships of people and how they meld into a discombobulated and shockingly painful world is an amazing concept that has been executed brilliantly by Iñárritu. I can?t say enough about this. Go rent it, it?s fantastic.
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Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi)
PG
"Sento Chihiro Kamikakushi" (Spirited Away) is a masterpiece of Japanese anime done by master artist Hayao Miyazaki. The animation is so good that you often forget that you're watching a cartoon. A very classic story filled with lots of morals. Beats the Hell out of most Disney movies!
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Batman - The Movie
PG
With lines like "Robin, Pass me the Shark Repellent Spray" which robin then proceeds to magically procure from Batman's utility belt, the movie is so zany that it's hard not to love. Adam West does a fantastic job (not that he doesn't normally) of playing his leotard-clad character and I guarantee you'll laugh your *** off!
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Fantasia
G
Classical music plus compelling animation = Masterpiece of filmmaking. Why is the cover of this one in Korean???
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The Skulls
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The Number 23
by JackJim Carrey's The Number 23 finds the former stand-up comedian tackling the thriller genre. The film has received awful reviews from most critics, which is a shame.
Carrey plays Walter Sparrow, happily married to Agatha (Virginia Madsen), with one child, Robin (Logan Lerman). Agatha comes across a book titled The Number 23 and buys it for Walter. As Walter gets deeper and deeper into the book, he begins to become obsessed with 23 and discerns several similarities between the characters in the novel and his own life.
Please dismiss the dreadful reviews this film has received and give it a chance. It really isn't that bad, I have seen a lot worse in this seemingly plagued genre. I must admit despite the intriguing idea behind the film of a number referring to everything in someone's life and therefore driving them insane, the script and eventual plot twists offer nothing new or particularly thrilling. Not that I am saying I knew what was going to happen; the twist certainly surprised me, but it didn't leave me in complete awe.
However whilst the main plot of the film gradually nosedives into all too familiar territory, the film's biggest positive develops from the story within the, err, story. As Walter reads the book, director Joel Schumacher shows us what is actually happening in the novel. The scenes are beautifully shot and lit to create a unique look, perfectly separating it from the rest of the picture.
With the two stories commencing we get two doses of Carrey and Madsen as they also portray characters in the book. Carrey is solid anyway as Sparrow, delivering a very subtle performance as the number slowly obsesses his character. But it is his turn as the lead character in the novel, Detective Fingerling, where he really shines and shows just how far he has come as an actor. As for Madsen, she doesn't really get enough screen time to fully develop both her characters but it is her character Fabrizia in the novel that she is clearly relishing playing.
So okay, I will admit that The Number 23 is an average thriller at best, but still there are positives to help counter the negatives. If you are a fan of Mr. Carrey you most certainly should check out The Number 23; and even if you aren't, don't be completely put off by the way the movie has been received, see for yourself. And after you have watched it, I almost guarantee you will be searching for that number one way or the other.Hey, you should really see this!
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Whether or not this is true for u about me this is sure a hell how I feel about u being my friend <3
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Vantage Point
by SlickVantage Point...possibly borderline incredible.
The actors were great. The plot was great. The twist was great. And the 7 points of view gave it something we have already seen before in a movie, and gave it a new life to look at. The 7 different views kept it interesting. I was watching the same thing over and over again, but at the same time wasn't bored at all.
If you're the kind of person that gets impatient with movies to get going, than this movie might not be for you. But if you are willing for a ride, than this my friend will rock your boat.
Hey, I don't normally do recommendations, but this movie was pretty good.
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Hey - take this poll that I created, it's fun!
Which of the following is your favourite Batman villain?posted 6 days ago -
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Gone in 60 Seconds
by JessWhat is cool? Or more specifically what defines cool? Is it a certain time and place, a simple frame of mind, or a stylish object of great desire? Cool can be a lot of things or just 1 in particular. Fast cars, will always remain one of them, and the legions people that obsess over them shall never fade
Speed, Thrill, Danger, adrenaline, and style. Throw all these key ingredients into a blender and you come up with 1 hell of a nice mix. Like a sweet cocktail that lifts you right off your feet, its sexy it?s sinful and it?s irresistibly satisfying., so much that you can?t get enough and keep comin back for more.
Gone in 60 Seconds is a fast paced action flick that takes you on an unforgettable thrill ride. As Samuel Jackson once said ?Hold onto your butts.?You better do just that cuz it?s gonna get rough, so strap her in tight.
Gone 60 Seconds is a remake of the original film of the same name, but this time we?ve upped the antie. The name of the game is Car Theft, or as the pros call it GTA.
How many cars can you steal without getting caught and how fast can you do it?
Now what if the stakes were as big as it gets? What if someone?s life depended on it?
This is where legendary car thief and expert driver Memphis Raines steps in, played by
That son of a gun Nick Cage.
Cage takes on this role with full ambition, literally becoming the character and creating him from the ground up, making him into a smooth talking nice guy that loves his family and misses his friends, but piss him off and you?ll find yourself getting burned.
Cage?s two rivals in this movie are British scumbag and underground crime lord Raymond Calitri , and top cop, inspector Castelbeck, who is more than determined to put
Memphis behind bars as the icing on the cake of his otherwise flawless career.
However unlike Castelbeck, Calitri won?t allow the law or anyone else to get in his way,and hes not above sending someone to their grave prematurely.
In gfact he's just the type of villain you?ve been wanting to hate from the beginning and gives you every reason to do so.
There?s a lot of tension in the movie, with old relationships, and issues being brought to the surface that never seemed to be resolved. Everyone is excited when Memphis returns to town after a long absence , but soon the excitement turns into resentment, as old rivals appear looking to settle scores and payoff debts the hard way.
In between all this tension, the characters still manage to make you laugh, as the exchange witty dialogue and a few clever one liners. There?s such a unique and colorful cast, this movie really brings together young and old, new school and old school car buffs into a strong brotherhood. Each character is easily identifiable and brings something special to the party. My favorite is the big stone faced bad ass they Call Sphinx, and who better to team him up with than the, short and flashy black man with a huge ego and an even bigger mouth. Works better than PB n J.
You really start to feel the chemistry between the pairings and how well each characters serves his or her purpose in the story.
The real message of this movie is togetherness and how each person in your life helps
Your individual relationships, your brother, your best friend, your girlfriend, your mentor, everyone ties each other together so well and we see that even without one person, it's easy to become separated.
Theres some really hot cars in this film, making a total of 50 in all, but the highlight is the
1967 Shelby GT500 which Memphis affectionately calls Eleanor, Couldn?t he have picked a better sounding name then Old Lady Eleanor? I mean does anyone think of the name Eleanor as a stunning beauty? Don?t think so. The only Eleanor that comes to mind is first Lady Eleanor Roosevelt., no disrespect but, come choose a different name for crying out loud.
Some very impressive stunts and driving , there?s action in every moment behind the wheel, the ending has a glorified and over the top adrenaline fueled chase scene.
Speed a holics will definitely enjoy the ride , and demolition fans will also have a lot to cheer about, as this scene delivers some devastating crashes and close calls.
The story and acting is nothing to sneeze at but, in terms of action based driving this has got to be one of the best movies ever made.
The cars are hot, the action is on fire, and Angelina Jolie is Smokin.
Gone In 60 seconds is like a brand new hotrod with all the additions, you just wanna take it for a spin, sit back and glide.See it, and like it.
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The Art of War
by JackNeil Shaw (Wesley Snipes) is a covert operations agent for the United Nations (UN), providing a little persuasive power when traditional diplomatic channels don't do the trick. Shaw operates under the guidance of Eleanor Hooks (Anne Archer), who's the right-hand person to the UN Secretary General (Donald Sutherland). To say that the methods Shaw employs (usually involving some form of blackmail) are unorthodox would be an understatement, but they are effective.
As one would expect, the movie starts with a furious action scene just as the year 2000 is about to turn in Hong Kong, where Shaw persuades a North Korean general to get back to the bargaining table. Shaw escapes from this mission in a grandiose manner, parachuting off from a tall building with a few bullets lodged in his shoulder.
The pacing after this sequence never lets up. Shaw is soon framed for the murder of the Chinese ambassador who's negotiating a trade agreement with the UN. This leads to yet another one of those situations where the protagonist has to overcome unsurmountable odds to uncover the truth: Shaw has to deal with his own government (the FBI and the NYPD), people on his side who may not be what they appear to be, Chinese gangsters, New York City traffic, and a love interest in the form of a UN translator, Julia (Marie Matiko).
Snipes has played this sort of a role before (in U.S. Marshals) and does a fine job. The rest of the cast, however, is given a terrible script to work with. While Marie Matiko is attractive, the conversations between her and Shaw are groan-inducing. As is anything said by Anne Archer, and Michael Biehn who plays Shaw's partner. Even Donald Sutherland, can do little to save this film from an acting/script perspective. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa plays a decent villain.
Set in the present, the film makes some intriguing points. The notion of The Art of War is borrowed from Sun Tzu's work, and the core theme of the film is that the enemy should be defeated from within. The right-wing idea that the Chinese are undermining American "democracy" from within (thus winning the war) is put forth. The notion that wars can be fought effectively in this subversive way is shown, but also illustrated is the idea that such a war inevitably does more harm than good. The argument is made that allowing free trade with China would lead to a reduction in sweat-shops and other Chinese slave labour, because of "western competition". I'd argue the result would be the opposite in reality.
But forget the logical holes in the plot or the pseudo-philosophy. Director Christian Duguay is best at setting the mood of the film, as he freely borrows from the classics, including the slow-motion martial arts and bullet sequences from The Matrix. Duguay also uses bleached and black and white scenes to illustrates flashbacks and action sequences; New York has rarely looked this bleak.
The Art of War is a fast-paced high-energy action thriller, with some amazing visuals and camera work.Hey, you should really see this!
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