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[Off-topic] roofrider:
It's not big here either but thanks to the Internets.

I was laughing at the 'sliding fools' in the crime scene investigation.:laugh: I love the continuous shots, there's one in Oldboy too. The fight sequence in Man from Nowhere was great!

But seriously though give I Saw The Devil a try. A violent revenge movie.
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
It was completely watchable, but not a great movie, it didn't follow the same story so I can't really say it was any better than the original, it was a different movie, but it was kinda cool noticing the things that were carried over... worth watching, but not a 2nd time...
[Off-topic] Archer:
Watch the original Django. If you have any interest in Spaghetti Westerns then it has to be watched. Ranks right up there with A Fistful of Dollars.
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Pineapple Express 2
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Just watched "The Wicker Man" with Nic Cage. Well what can i say...! It's the best movie ever produced!

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[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

No where near the quality of the original :rolleyes:

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."

- Mario Andretti
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
False, it's much better. 10/10

I'm joking, if that's not obvious
[Off-topic] xaccers:
You've just reminded me of the wall slapping song from the original.

I'm going to have pleasant dreams tonight...
[Off-topic] Dirk:
They remade The Wicker Man?

With Nicolas Cage?
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Lol. The og film has an 89% approval rating on rotten tomatoes. The remake has 15%.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
7.7 to 3.6 on IMDb. :p
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

Yes, it's fantastic(ly) (bad)! I also watched Demolition Man again last night. High quality movie as always! Next up on the watchlist is Kung Pow and The Room. It's a while since I've seen those! They're even better! :p
[Off-topic] Dirk:
So, how do you use the shells...? :confused:
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

You don't, you swear lots at the machine :rolleyes:

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."

- Mario Andretti
[Off-topic] Dirk:
:D

So who's going to take a stab at recommending me a movie to watch this weekend? It's gotta be something i haven't seen and it's gotta be good! (>7.5 IMDb)

Shouldn't be too hard now, should it...? :p
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Harikari

13th Warrior
[Off-topic] Dirk:
If i try to sit through another B&W Japanese Samurai movie i'll commit Harikari myself! :p

13th Warrior is definitely getting a watch though. Viking action movie. Who could resist? I happen to like Antonio Banderas, which makes me think Desperado might get another play this coming weekend too! (Salma Hayek...need i say more..?) :D

Thanks for the tip. :good:
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Lol. You don't know what your missing with Harikari, its a great film. But 13th Warrior is really good too. :good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Having seen Michael Crichton listed as a writing credit i was going to ask if the film had anything to do with Eaters Of The Dead, a novel that he wrote. Turns out it's actually the movie of the book! I've read all the Crichtons, and seen all the movie adaptions..all except this one, and i didn't even know it existed!

Result! :good:
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

There's movie adaptions for Crichton? :banghead:

Damn. My favorites are State of Fear, Next, Andromeda, Eaters of the Dead and Timeline (from where I got my username)

Link to their movies please :)
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Here
[Off-topic] Dirk:
You must have known about Jurassic Park, surely? :p

I grew up following ER, the TV series which he created. Loved that show! His own background was as a medical student before he gave it up to write books. Almost every novel he wrote was about the hot science or tech story of the time. If you ever saw the list of books that he read as research for each novel it would blow your mind. (There's usually a list in the back of each book). He'd essentially become an expert on each subject before writing about it.

He was a staunch opponent of the man-made climate change theory though, and i was a little put off by how political he became around that time. Sadly, not long after, he died. I do miss his books, and to a lesser extent, the movies :(

Demi Moore in disclosure? Hawwwt! Wes Snipes and Sean Connery in Rising Sun..awesome movie!
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

The climate change thing is clearly reflected in State of Fear.

And yes, I've noticed his long list of references. Didn't see it right off the bat. Not until Next piqued my interest in Genetics
[Off-topic] ShadowLea:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

Watched the new GI Joe yesterday.

I like the fact they actually bothered to read the comics this time. It's what bothered me most about the first. Also, they're american again. I'm not into the whole patriotic thing (I am not an American..) but if something is inherently American, it should remain that way. The whole 'from all nationalities' thing in 1 was just weird (Yes, I read all the comics, several times.)
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

You missed the point. Is it good?:sly:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Has anybody noticed the decline of the sex scene in Hollywood movies in recent years? Once upon a time it was de rigueur to include at least one, whether or not it was appropriate to the movie!

I'm glad to say the desire to sell movies to a wider audience by cutting out the flesh has had a beneficial effect overall. The quality of movies is definitely better for it, and no longer do we have to die of embarrasment when watching a film with our parents just because the action movie we rented turned into a porno half way through! (Terminator anyone..?)

Anyway, Sharon Stone, Demi Moore and Madonna were starting to look past their prime so perhaps that's the other reason we don't see it so much now! :p
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

Thanks to the internet, the general population is desensitized to sex... It's no longer shocking, so unless it's truly pivotal to the plot of a Hollywood film, it's gratuitous and unnecessary.

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Have you seen anything new recently Skinny? Movies that is, not Internet filth... :p
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Seen Immortals? It's no > 7.5 but definately watchable, especially if you liked 300... also, have you seen the Jack and the Beanstalk movie? I forgot the real name...
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

Nope, just Internet filth. ;)

I'm taking my kids to see The Croods this weekend though. But nothing new as far as grown up films.

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

Just started watching Django. Finally
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

I watched till the initial scene in the bar where he's telling Django he's a bounty hunter.

Now, time to watch Real Madrid vs Galatasaray :cool:
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

There's also another good scene after that one too.
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

Lol. Ended up catching some more during halftime. Watched till where Django dresses up as a valet

I must say. There's only one world to describe the moment when The Dentist tells the Marshal that he owes him $200

PWNED
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
I've never heard of the world of "Pawned". Is that near the Andromeda constellation?
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
Re: Off-Topic Movie Thread

Actually, its in Master Yoda's ear

Wait :sly:

In Master Yoda's ear, it is
[Off-topic] AtoZ0to9:
Snow White and the Huntsman put itself on the Netflix queue... read bad reviews, so I'll be sure to post something about it...
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
I see a bad review in your future. That movie blower. Fast forwarded through the last 20-30 minutes of it.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
The Croods. 10/10. Right up there with The Incredibles and Despicable Me.

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Really? I'll make a point of seeing that then.

Thanks for the tip!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Just watched Jacobs Ladder. I remember friends telling me i should watch it when it came out, but i never got round to it. Anyway, it's an excellent movie! Tim Robbins as a disturbed Vietnam Veteran.

Speaking of which, he's excellent in Arlington Road, if anyone is looking for something to watch. Two recommendations for the price of one!
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
You only used 23 years(!) Kudos :p
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Super High Me
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I might watch E.T next. I hear it's good! :p
[Off-topic] withbloodskies:
Even though its simple and for everyone, Wreck-it Ralph was great.

Django, flawless and couldn't expect better from QT.

Zero Dark Thirty was also great, more story and drama filled but we good.

Lincoln was another great movie.
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
One thing that's been irking me about Django

Spoiler content hidden.
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
It was his sleeve gun:rolleyes:

"The fundamental cause of trouble in the world is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."

- Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
[Off-topic] IDeeJay91:
dbz battle of gods FTW!
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
:o

Oh

:o

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Why would one not check for hidden guns while disarming a foe? :confused:
[Off-topic] withbloodskies:
This ^

Its an old tactic. Holds one shot has to be used up close and personal.

Not to mention I love that actor, he makes a perfect role for QT's movies. After that scene he says "I couldn't resist". I laughed way harder than I should have.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
It's hard to be noticed?

Besides, they were his clients at the time tthey got there. They never expected it and wouldn't have if it wasn't for that butler
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
'That' Butler is Samuel L Jackson :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Couple of new ones to mention. Broken City, with Russell Crowe. It's rubbish, don't waste your time with it.

One that husam, among others, will enjoy is Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here. If you're a fan you will love it. Interviews, old footage, the title says it all really!
[Off-topic] Archer:
Two great films right there. I wish I could blank them from my mind so I could watch them all over again!

If anyone likes utterly bizarre films that make little to no sense then you'll love Antiviral. The description on IMDB sucked me in and I thought it sounded great. I was wrong.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2099556/
[Off-topic] Faiz Malkani:
Absolutely.

Amazing movie with a classic Nolan "twist in the tale"

I should watch it again :thumbup:
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Yep that movie was awesome.

The House I Live In. Pretty good documentary if your into those.
[Off-topic] Archer:
Did you enjoy it? I sort of knew what to expect, but it went way beyond my conceptions and totally blew me away. It's one of my favourite films.
[Off-topic] the_scotsman:
Guys, has anyone watched I Saw The Devil since I mentioned it months ago?

It's a Korean film, but please don't let that put you off. It's one of my top movies of the last 2 years, no question.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Archer: I liked it! It had some "wow" moments :p

Groundskeeper Willie: Nope! What's the plot? I digg Japanese movies, so i guess i'll like this too.

Edit: doh! I didn't see the link :p

Edit2: added to watchlist
[Off-topic] the_scotsman:
It's a revenge type movie with some gore...but it's not at all tacky...the acting is so good, especially the "bad guy"...I can't say enough good things about it to be honest :)
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Sounds good! I've added it to my watchlist now so i'll watch it :)
[Off-topic] Archer:
In my watchlist too - thanks for the reminder though.

Some of my favourite films have been foreign, preferably with the original audio and English subs. Night Watch/Day Watch and Gantz/Gantz 2, for example. Not knocking the mass-produced Hollywood stuff as I do generally enjoy expensive action blockbusters, but sometimes the rest of the world doesn't get noticed and is actually doing it better!
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Finished watching A Lonely Place To Die, and i gotta say, it's pretty awesome! Didn't know what to expect so i got really surprised :p
[Off-topic] dexter93:
Watched sucker punch last night... It was quite good... Although you were struggling to make sense out of it...it was strangely complicated.... it reminded me of inception :eek:
[Off-topic] Archer:
Watching Star Trek on film 4 yet again. I just don't seem to get bored with this film!
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Meh, i'm not a fan of Star Trek :p Not my type!
[Off-topic] Archer:
I'm not a fan of the original Star Trek, but this film was just an obvious cash-injected action-filled adrenaline ride. It's easy to please.
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
Seen "Oldboy"?

Same producer/director I believe...

Very good. (weird good)

Sent From My Fingers To Your Face......
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Ooooh, you're talking about the movie! The MOVIE is awesome. Love it. The show? No.
[Off-topic] the_scotsman:
Nah I haven't...will look it up, cheers :D
[Off-topic] Archer:
Totally agree. I did like STNG and Voyager, but original Star Trek didn't even interest me as a kid.

I do hope they do more Star Trek films. Me likey sci-fi.
[Off-topic] Archer:
That. Looks. Awesome!

http://uk.imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0364569/

Gonna watch that this week without fail.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
It's coming!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1408101/

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That looks indeed awesome! Gonna watch it too!
[Off-topic] zenintrude:
Nice, this should be good.
[Off-topic] VeryCoolAlan:
Yes :3

Sent from my Surround.
[Off-topic] Archer:
I just finished watching it. I'm totally blown away by how good that film is. That's real story telling, right there!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Anyone seen Oblivion yet? The reviews i've seen so far make it sound like a very by-the-numbers and average sci-fi, which is disappointing.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Nope, but I plan on seeing it. Not expecting much though.
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Room 237
[Off-topic] Archer:
I've not seen it yet but am really looking forward to it. I always get excited when a new sci-fi film comes out. It's my favourite genre and I'm running out of films that I've not seen!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm there already. I've read more reviews for Oblivion, some drawing comparisons to the movie 'Moon', (albeit as a pale imitation of the same), but i've yet to read a good review.

You could always watch Minority Report again JCM? :p
[Off-topic] Archer:
Moon would be a tough act to live up to in fairness. Simply having comparisons is a compliment as far as I'm concerned! I'm hoping it's one of those films that surprises us and turns out to be actually very good.

And I watch Minority Report quite regularly. I <3 that film. It seems like a Tom Cruise moment here, but I also love Vanilla Sky (or Open Your Eyes - whichever). As soon as Radiohead kicks in a the beginning I know I'm not going anywhere till the film's over. Doesn't matter if I've got plans or if it's really late on a school night. I'm watching it.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Funny you should mention it, i've got Vanilla Sky ready to watch again this coming weekend! Magnolia is the better movie of the two though. I'll go ahead and assume you've seen that one! :)

Edit: Have you seen Strange Days? You might enjoy it if you haven't.
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Since were on the subject: Favorite Tom Cruise movie? Mine would have to be between the Last Samurai and The Color of Money
[Off-topic] nishanty13:
Watched Catch Me If You Can a few hours ago.....and really enjoyed it. Again DiCaprio did a pretty good job.

8/10
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I saw The Color Of Money at the Cinema when i was 13! Let's see, best Tom Cruise film...

As a John Grisham fan i loved The Firm, i actually quite enjoyed the remake of War Of The Worlds, (although i'm in the minority there), A Few Good Men was excellent as was Collateral and Born on the Fourth of July, but i think Magnolia is my favourite.

It's a good movie. DiCaprio should have won several Oscars by now.
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Yea I got War of Worlds on dvd so I guess I'm in that minority too. Cruise has been in a lot of good movies; its kind of crazy that he hasnt won an Oscar yet.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
He had his best chance with Born On The Fourth Of July. Do you know who he lost out to in the category of Best Actor In A Lead Role? Daniel Day-Lewis! I bet every single year when Daniel Day-Lewis has been nominated, all the others gave up hope immediately! :D
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Lol. True. Have you seen The Crucible?

"Because it is my name!"
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm not sure i have! Thanks for the tip.
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
No problem. :o Its my favorite Daniel day Lewis film (which explains why I butchered a quote from it in my previous post :rolleyes:).
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Do any of the costumes from the movie exist to this day or did Winona Ryder steal them all? (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
And I couldn't resist laughing :good:
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Wait, where is m0chashake? What did you do to him?
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
RIPed :angel::crying:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I thought something was amiss! :laugh:

Not exactly movie news but Heather Graham is joining Californication in a story arc that covers the whole of next Season. That is simply awesome. Heather Graham in a show that is famous for its adult content! :highfive:

As Wayne and Garth would say, Shwing..!
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Only seen a couple episodes, but will now be watching more. :cool:
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Wow, that's a beautiful picture of her. :eek:

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I took it before i kicked her out. She cleans up well but she's no good around the kitchen.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
I bet you'll miss the clean carpet. :(

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
..but not the carpet burns!
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
My favorite line of hers was from boogie nights. I can imagine her saying it to me.

"here we go... We gonna fk? ":D

Sent from your mom.
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Did the carpet match the drapes?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'd forgotten she was in that movie! Well, if you had to pick someone to be lost in space with..

Didya see what i did there? :highfive:

Oh, very good! I see your Avatar now matches your name. :D
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Oooooh Rollergirl. Saw that movie only a couple of weeks ago. Is it weird that i find Julianne Moore attractive? I hope not.
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Yep yep. Good eye. :cyclops:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Mate, not weird at all. We are totally on the same page! :good:

Favourite Julianne Moore movie? Mine is The Big Lebowski, predictably. Honorable mention to Children Of Men though.

I like it!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I would say Lebowski, Children of Men, Boogie Nights, Crazy, Stupid, Love and Magnolia.

Is there a reason why we're not seeing more of Jack Nicholson in movies these days?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Good question! I'm a big fan, but sad to say that he's probably just too old to be bothered any more. He's 76 if my math is correct. Favourite J.N movie? I would say it's between The Shining, 'Cuckoos Nest or China Town. Hard to pick one really!
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
The Shining and Batman. Honorable mention for The Last Detail.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Oh i have not seen some of his best ones. :o Shining and Chinatown specifically.

From what i've seen i'd pick Cuckoo's Nest, As good as it gets and A few good men.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Now there's one i definitely haven't seen!

Your mission, if you choose to accept it...
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I accept it. Will be accomplished soon. :D
[Off-topic] JesseMT4G:
Even though I can't stand remakes most of the time, the new Evil Dead movie was fantastic!

Not as much of the goofball antics the original had, but very gruesome, decent acting and some wtf moments!

I went into it as this is going to be terrible, but the wife drug me in there. I left very impressed and a little quezy, lol!

And I am a huge fan of the originals, but Bruce Campbell had a lot of say in this and you can see it.

Definitely recommend it.

Since a lot of you guys and gals seem to like foreign movies, check out the Intouchables, excellent movie set in Paris. Very touching and very funny! Gave me a new take on foreign films.

Fancy pants Note ||:)
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Good to hear. Hope the sequels follow the same route as the originals and Army of Darkness 2 is a B+ movie like the original.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It's the goofball antics that made Evil Dead such a good movie. I'll never forget the scene where his own hand is trying to kill him! :D

You're absolutely right about The Intouchables. It's a great movie and a perfect example why people should watch more foreign films. There are some great ones out there.

Anybody here not seen Let The Right One In yet?

Foreign movie recommendation #2 for the day!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Another foreign language film is A Prophet , has 7.9 on iMDB and 97% on the tomatometer. Give it a try if you like the storyline, watched it a few years ago, i thought it was pretty good.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
That'll do nicely! Thanks for the tip. :good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Favourite Denzel Washington movie..

Man On Fire, or

Training Day?

Can't decide which!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I would say Training Day. You've already seen Man from Nowhere, Man on fire is nothing next to it.

Jason Bourne+Leon+Man on fire+Taken = The Man from Nowhere!!!

Lol, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch it..i haven't seen Training Day yet, but it's on my list lol.
[Off-topic] nishanty13:
Just finished watching Love Me If You Dare. I would suggest this one if you're in mood of foreign movie. Especially if you wanna see some crazy French movie.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Hmm..Marion Cotillard. Why not!
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
Man on fire. Both are good though.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Thanks for the tip!

Marion Cotillard? More like 'why haven't you..?' :laugh:

I'm sure she's the reason that i've watched Inception so many times!

Both are GREAT! I suppose Malcolm X should get a mention too?

I've got so much to watch this weekend now. Bahrain Grand Prix, London Marathon, Monte Carlo Masters tennis, Love Me If You Dare, Three Colours trilogy, (anyone here seen those movies?), Jack Reacher, A Prophet, Vanilla Sky (again), and Magnolia (again).

I'm gonna need a longer weekend! :eek:
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I shouldve known by now that you've already seen both those lol.

I'll wait for what you have to say about Jack Reacher. I have seen some part of one of the three colours but remember nothing from it. Will wait for your review. :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I have no idea what to expect with Jack Reacher. I haven't even seen the IMDb rating yet! Hopefully it lives up to it's billing. They're all rated well, but one of the Three colors movies has Julie Delpy in... so i like that one already! :D

Speaking of which, if you haven't seen Killing Zoe... dooooo eeeeet! :)
[Off-topic] m0cha5hake:
I liked it; much better than mission improbable
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Glad to hear i won't be wasting my time watching it! :good:

Is it just me or would Marion Cotillard have been perfect as one of Hitchcocks leading ladies? I can see imagine her in Black & White and on the big screen. She'd have been amazing, no?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Jack Reacher was okay but not great. There are better Tom Cruise movies.

Love Me If You Dare was brilliant though! A superb and wonderful movie. Watch it immediately!
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Opinions on The Master? I'm planning on watching it tomorrow night.

-kcco-
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I wouldn't bother tbh, there are too many better movies to watch. Try Love Me If You Dare instead! :)
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Really? A bad PT Anderson movie? I've seen no such thing sofar. :confused:

-kcco-
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I thought it was dull and certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Anyone here see it and actually like it?
[Off-topic] trickpirata:
My favorite stoner movie of all time. LOL.

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