| Name | gezus (mofo) |
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| Movie: | Fight Club and Trainspotting |
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| Actor: | Robert Carlyle, Edward Norton, Kevin Spacey, Steve Buscemi |
| Director: | Danny Boyle |
| Quote: | "Good, bad... I'm the guy with the gun." "Remember when I said I'd kill you last? I lied" |
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4bia (Phobia)
Unrated
I really enjoyed this. Because it's 4 different stories by 4 different directors, there's a bit of everything for everyone. Each part is good, just different.
A Special Magnum for Tony Saitta (Blazing Magnum, Shadows in an Empty Room)
R
The story is actually not bad, the cheesy moments are funny, and the action is fun to watch. Overall, a cool movie to watch at night with friends on or off recreational drugs :-D
Shamo
Unrated
Pointless and long. The scenes in the prison are alright, with kickass fight scenes and inhumane brutality. As soon as Ryo gets out of prison though, it starts to go downhill and become pointless, up until the end where nothing really happens and I felt a little ripped off. If it wasn't for the 20 minutes of the movie happening in the prison, I'd probably give this movie something more like 1 star.
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High Fidelity
R
I'd classify this as a romantic comedy, which makes it the first one I actually like. LOVE the geeky music references!
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American Psycho
R
Loved this movie... the dark humour and the sheer fucked-upedness of Christian Bale's character Patrick Bateman is unlike I've ever seen before. Just a little difficult to understand a few things.
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Diary of the Dead
by Taniaposted 1 day ago -
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Halloween (2007)
by TaniaPretty interesting to follow the life story of an emerging sociopath such as Myers.
This is exactly what captivated me the most in this film: the chance to follow the evolution of one of the most mind-blowing psychopathologies in the history of mankind. (Well, at least in my book it is a very mind-blowing one.) Here we get the chance to take a peek at its implications while it is still in a sort of incubation stage. While the child is still discovering his abnormal anti-social tendencies as well as his compelling urge to slice open every breathing being.
And although I wouldn't have minded witnessing the whole thing right from the very start (right since the moment that little psycho brat was born), Myers' already a young man when the movie begins. Pitty! But the way this story is portrayed, I guess watching him in his earlier years wouldn't be much of a help when it comes to shed some light on his condition.
And it is in fact the whole story behind the main character that makes this movie worthwhile. Not the chills (which are very few), not the bloody scenes, not the suspense,... Nothing like that. It's really not all that scary to watch. But it is rather unsettling, though. At least until Myers grows up, that is. Then it's just like all the other horror movies portraying serial killers. Nothing new in that department.
Still, the first half makes up perfectly for the 'been there, done that' rest of the film.Can you imagine what would be like to have a child like that?
Well, take a look and decide for yourself.
I say it would be a bitch to find enough room for all the pets in the backyard.
And I don't mean above the ground.posted 2 days ago -
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Wanted
by TaniaCrazy, crazy action flick!
Quite different from all the rest, I can tell you.
First of all, and unlike most action movies out there, it's not supposed to portray reality while at the same time using some ridiculous, annoying far-fetched scenes as a way of dealing with the infamous plot holes. This happens all the time in this genre. You know like, for instance, when a plot is flowing in a somewhat tidy fashion and then out of the blue comes a car flying over a burning bridge, only to fall on the road later again and keep on moving as if it never happened.
No, Wanted's not like that at all. It was never meant to portray reality as we know it. It's way too insane for that.
Let's just say they put the far in the far-fetched and manage to go beyond it. And what usually looks ridiculous in other movies becomes acceptable and even enjoyable in this one. Because they're not breaking any reality-bound rules. And how could they? The whole movie makes us feel that there are absolutely no rules to be broken. It's like they've created a whole new reality where anything goes. A quite clever move in my opinion, as it completely obliterates the far-fetchedness problem. Truth is, you can't have a far-fetched scene in a movie where all the scenes are meant to look unreal.
And that's really the beauty of Wanted.
That and also the dark humour in it. Sharp and unconventional, just the way I like it.
Also, the directing is just amazing. Definitely not ordinary in any sense of the word. Sometimes it's sheer madness, with very specific scenes rushing after each other to provide you with a sense of being in the characters' shoes and seeing things from their perpective, not only in terms of what they're capturing with their eyes, but also in terms of how those images and situations affect their state of mind.
Yeah, some shots are really that good.
But I guess I won't be mentioning any more about the directing. Better watch for yourself. As it turns out, reviews are no match for the real deal. Which in this case is well worthy of your time and attention.
Although...
And you know what they say...
All good comes to an end, right?...
Right.
(Except for Fight Club, that is. And very few other movies... But that's really not the point here.)
Well, despite all the good things I've been mentioning until now... I gotta be honest. The movie theme is not all that exciting or even original. And it's my belief they didn't make all that much effort while working on the plot either. Which means the storyline could have been a lot more breathtaking and also a whole lot more awe-inducing.
Very entertaining, but by no means brain candy.
Still, it beats the crap out of most movies lacking a top-noch plot. And considering the amount of films which fit in that category, I'd say Wanted is a pretty goddamn good movie in the overall.
And that's that.It's a bit hard to explain the way this movie works.
Better watch the thing and find out for yourself.posted 5 days ago -
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Candy
by EricBrilliant film that I couldn't take my eyes and ears away from. Heath Ledger turns in yet another brilliant performance as the occasional poet yet constant heroine addict Dan, as well as Abbie Cornish's mesmerizing portrayal of the lost artist, Candy.
Powerful film that really packs a punch in a rain of sorrow.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 9 days ago -
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American Psycho
by Eric
Unique tale of a young yuppie who's impeccably groomed and conditioned, as well as having a very dark side fueled by materialism and envy.
Bale turns in a fine performance as Patrick Bateman.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 10 days ago -
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Down in the Valley
by EricYet another brilliant performance by Edward Norton.
He portrays an innocent young man who believes he's a cowboy in the San Fernando valley. He's brought out of his low key existence by a rebellious teenage girl who just causes him problems. Norton's character, Harlan is filled with love and lives in his own little world of his choice.
A good look at how so many fail to see what's important in life, and how we should respect our fellow man.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 11 days ago -
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25th Hour
by EricEdward Norton turns in a brilliant performance in this mesmerizing yet gloomy depiction of a man's last 24 hours before he serves a seven year prison sentence. Rosario Dawson portrays his girlfriend who's intentions are quite dubious.
Fans of Edward Norton's work need to see this one if they haven't already.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 12 days ago -
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Scream
by EricLove this film! Great thriller/ slasher film with the necessary humor and great referrences to some classic horror films. When I saw this back in '96, I was so surprised and delighted to see a good film in this genre again.
If you missed this one, do yourself a favor and rent it. Trust me.Hey, you should really see this!
I'm sure most of you have, but it holds up.posted 18 days ago -
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Hotel Chevalier
by EricBrilliant short film that shows a liitle of one of the main character's life in The Darjeeling Limited. Natalie Portman shines in a role so different than what she usually plays. This film accompanies The Darjeeling Limited, and is an important prologue about love and heartbreak further explored in the film.
Hey, you should really see this!
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Hey, you should really see this!
I finally saw this on cable tonight, and thought it was hilarious.
If you haven't seen it and like a good comedy, this one's for you.
Cheersposted 23 days ago -
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Phantasm
by EricOutstanding horror film with a splash of sci-fi in it. Creepy and funny at the same time with a perfect cast and eerie premise.
The silver "sentinel" spheres a.k.a. "computerized vampires" are a brilliant, memorable touch to this 1979 horror classic.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 27 days ago -
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
by EricThe very best of the Star Wars films. Better story, effects, etc. Yoda adds a magical, metaphysical touch to the film, and Harrison Ford's character portrayal of Han Solo has really evolved into the take control, stuck up scoundrel.
Hey, you should really see this!
I know probably all of you have seen it, but it's a brilliant film that really holds up for repeated viewings.posted 28 days ago -
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape
by EricBrilliant acting performances by Johnny Depp and leonardo Dicaprio in this tale of a young man who lives at home with his 500 pound mother, his mentally challenged brother and his sisters.
A perfectly cast film that has something to say about life's problems, and the solutions for those with their heads on straight who see the positive out of an extreme negative.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 34 days ago -
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25th Hour
by Eric
Edward Norton turns in a brilliant performance in this mesmerizing yet gloomy depiction of a man's last 24 hours before he serves a seven year prison sentence. Rosario Dawson portrays his girlfriend who's intentions are quite dubious.
Fans of Edward Norton's work need to see this one if they haven't already.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 35 days ago -
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The Departed
by EricEnjoyable film about the Boston mafia with a brilliant performance by Jack Nicholson. Leonardo Dicaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon and Alec Baldwin top off a perfectly cast film with Martin Scorsese's stamp on it.
If you've missed this one, be sure to check it out.Hey, you should really see this!
posted 35 days ago -
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The Darjeeling Limited
by EricBrilliant emotional comedy about three brothers who haven't spoken in a year who set off on a train voyage across India. Their goal is to bond with each other and become brothers like they used to be. However, their "Spiritual Quest" veers rapidly off-course throwing them into various situations that rekindles their friendship and relationships as brothers.
Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman top off the cast in this mesmerizing film by the creator of "Bottle Rocket", Wes Anderson.Hey, you should really see this!
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