Movie Reviews

[dilligaf]

We watched Quantum of Solice last night. I think that is the best Bond movie I have seen. I am finally warming up to Daniel Craig. He brings an intensity to Bond that few others have been able to. Excellent movie.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by dilligaf

We watched Quantum of Solice last night. I think that is the best Bond movie I have seen. I am finally warming up to Daniel Craig. He brings an intensity to Bond that few others have been able to. Excellent movie.

He was also excellent in the movie in which he, along with his brother, helped the Jews escape from the Nazis (I can't recall the name of the movie off-hand).

[dilligaf]

I believe the movie you are thinking of is Defiance. I haven't seen it yet but it does look good.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by dilligaf

I believe the movie you are thinking of is Defiance. I haven't seen it yet but it does look good.

That's the one! Thanks.

[over9five]

Originally Posted by dilligaf

We watched Quantum of Solice last night. I think that is the best Bond movie I have seen. I am finally warming up to Daniel Craig. He brings an intensity to Bond that few others have been able to. Excellent movie.

I agree 100%. I always hated Roger Moore, thought he was the worst Bond.

Timothy Dalton was a great Bond for the reason you mentioned, and Pierce Brosnan was very good.

Many people say Sean Connery was the best. I like him, but...

George Lazenby is almost forgettable, as he was only n one.

Now you all know my favorite movies are Star Trek and Bond!

[scratch]

I saw Star Trek yesterday when my kids took me out for my birthday. I thought it was great, they did a good job tying in a lot of stuff with the original TV characters. I guess I am a Trekkie, I watched the series on TV in my grade school years. I had dark hair with bangs and got called Spock a lot. It had Leonard Nimoy in it, but William Shatner was a no show.

[moreluck]

We watched The Wrestler last night and I liked it.

I can't believe that Mickey Rourke was part of that sexy food scene from 9 1/2 Weeks with Kim Basinger. He is so far removed from the Hollywood mainstream and I think Wrestler is a one-hit wonder for him.

He's back to his chihuahua lovin' ways.

[wkmac]

Originally Posted by Jones

Mac, I saw the first Underworld flick on it's opening weekend and I thought it was pretty bad, which is a shame because it was such a cool story idea (vampires vs werewolves). I haven't seen the next two in the series but I've always wondered if they managed to do a better job because I still find the whole premise intriguing and fairly original.
I did watch what I thought was an excellent vampire movie this past friday, Let the Right One In. Just released on Netflix. Here's the Trailer if you're curious.
I finally put V for Vendetta on my list, I'll let you know what I think.

I'll have to check out "Let the Right One In" so thanks for the heads up.

Underworld/Rise of Lycans IMO was just more focused and had a sense of purpose to it verses the first 2. And obvious Rise has the overt political overtones that the first 2 did not or at least they were less pronounced. Now if you liked Kate Beckinsale in the hot Latex outfit, you'll be disappointed in the latest installment and to my surprise I've heard that objection but mostly from young 20 something male viewers.

Ah, to be young and dumb and full of......well.....you know, again!

V for Vendetta I like for obvious reason but V also shows the cruel, evil side of an opposition to tyranny even as it seeks to overthrow it. One of my favorite songs was a piece by Genesis circa 1971' called "The Knife" and how violent revolution to throw off tryanny often leaves society saddled with equal or even greater tyranny than they had in the first place. Very much impressed by political circustances of the day and the battles being wage under the umbrella of the cold war.

Hoping myself to see Angels and Demons soon. I found the Da Vinci Code a great who done it even though some license was taken with historical and actual fact.

I suspect Angels and Demons to be similar but then I'm walking in to see a work of fiction and not a documentary. Seems many folks on both sides of this movie can't realize that fact.

jmo

[wkmac]

Originally Posted by moreluck

We watched The Wrestler last night and I liked it.

I can't believe that Mickey Rourke was part of that sexy food scene from 9 1/2 Weeks with Kim Basinger. He is so far removed from the Hollywood mainstream and I think Wrestler is a one-hit wonder for him.

He's back to his chihuahua lovin' ways.

One Hit Wonder? Going forward maybe but looking back I wouldn't call Diner a one hit wonder.

It was stupid movie but I still liked his character in Marborol Man. And he did a western years ago that I thought was good and it was so good I can't remember the title!

Damn Sometimers Disease!

[moreluck]

wkmac.....yes, I definitely meant one hit wonder, moving ahead for Rourke.

We watched " The Bucket List" last night and I enjoyed it. Jack was lookin' a little fat in the face.....and did he really shave his head?? I like almost anything with Morgan Freeman in it. Good Movie !

[dilligaf]

Originally Posted by wkmac

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I suspect Angels and Demons to be similar but then I'm walking in to see a work of fiction and not a documentary. Seems many folks on both sides of this movie can't realize that fact.

jmo

I think you have a great point there WK. If I recall correctly there was some what of an uproar from the church about the authenticity of The DaVinci Code. I don't watch certain movies because of their historical value. I watch them because I enjoy movies and if there is any history to them then it is an added bonus. Maybe I learned something.

[bigbrownhen]

Hubby and I saw the new X-men movie, Wolverine, it was pretty cool. Lots of special effects and tied in alot of character history. We used to watch the cartoon with our boys when they were little, so it was fun for us.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Just got home from watching Angels and Demons with my son. Every bit as good as The DaVinci Code.

[jennie]

I rented Doubt last night, was good, lil disturbing. Leaves you wondering. Just got home from dropping son off with friend to see Star Trek. They see the movies out, and then I rent, whats wrong with this picture, lol.

[moreluck]

The Angels & Demons book is actually better than Davinci Code book. I will wait 'til the movie comes to Blockbuster.

[moreluck]

I loved the "rules" from the Bucket List........


1. Never pass up a urinal
2. Never waste a hard on
3. Never trust a fart

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by moreluck

The Angels & Demons book is actually better than Davinci Code book. I will wait 'til the movie comes to Blockbuster.

More, did you know that Blockbuster has a DVD by mail program similar to Netflix? You can register and select your movies online and only have to drive to your mailbox.

[moreluck]

Upstate,

Please, it's the only social life I have......Blockbuster & the grocery store.....where everybody knows my name

[over9five]

Our local Blockbuster has shut down.

[wkmac]

Put me down as a fan of "The Bucket List." A similar and just as enjoyable movie IMO is Secondhand Lions.

dilligaf,

I feel Dan Brown does have some axe to grind with the Catholic Church and I can understand some catholics being put out with that. I mean, in my mind Opus Dei is a bit wierd for me but are they some sinister plot? Not hardly. I have to admire their devotion to their cause and it's not to destroy the Holy Grail!


Angels and Demons seem most interesting as many of the leading free thinkers of the 18th century were in fact of history looked upon poorly by the church and most often associated with conspiratoral plots via the illuminati and Freemasonry. Lots of these guys are my philsophical heros. Big Does this make me illuminati material? Can I get an invite to Bohemian Grove?

This antagonism of history between church and freethinkers would seem an awesome plotline to build a very intense and intriging storyline for book and movie.

I'm a horrible fiction reader (I find it boring, don't ask) as I am an exclusive non-fiction fan so I'm the person who never reads the book and waits on the movies. Somebody as to do this and it's just my lot in life!

[moreluck]

I enjoyed Secondhand Lions.......Haley Joel Osment's voice was changing during that film.

I do believe that Michael Caine (love him or hate him) is the workingest (word?)actor ever !!

[big_arrow_up]

I was highly disappointed with "Star Trek." Visually it was pretty damn good. The special effects and acting I mean. The guy that plays "Bones" was pretty freakin good. I've seen every episode of every Star Trek show (minus the cartoon) and all of the movies. Its hard to remember every little detail about all of them after so long but I still noticed some holes in the story.

**SPOILER ALERT Don't read the rest of this if you haven't seen the movie yet!**

The movie pretty much wipes out all of the Star Trek that we've all known because a man from the future ("Next Generation" era) travels back in time and really jacks things up. He first appears when Capt. Kirk is about to be born and then reappears as he's joining Starfleet. The Spock from the future is involved and gets stranded in the past as well. He even meets his younger self. Based on the way the movie ends he can't continue to exist in the past as the same Spock because the entire flow of time from the end of the movie is changed.

Also....in several of the Star Trek (next generation era) tv shows there is a group of people from 900 years in the future that monitors all time travel and makes sure that things like what happens in this movie doesn't happen. They even appeared in "Enterprise." That show with the guy from "Quantum Leep." I hear there are plenty of other holes in the story that only one of those hardcore "Trekies" could pick up on. I guess my disappointment comes from the fact that Star Trek has been off and on for so many years and now this movie coms along and all but erases everything that happened in all of the shows and movies.

[tourists24]

wow,,, you are the first person I know of to see Star Trek that didnt like it. Im sure they're out there, but no one I have heard it from. I saw it today with my son and it is one of the best movies Ive seen in a while. Now I am one who always loved the original series and the movies that go along with it, but have never been a fan of the next generations; so that may have something to do with it. I didnt feel a complete connection with the movie compared to the original series characters, but loved the movie all the same. If one thing freaked me out a little was the love interest of Spock and Uhura...lol

[wkmac]

Big,

That does suk that they monkeyed with the Star Trek storyline as we know it. Having paid the price in school (less sleeep)of staying up on Thursday nights and watching the original Star Trek on NBC, I'm just having a hard time bringing myself to go see it. After your comments I may not and I'm glad you in effect spilled the beans! Thanks.

My kids saw it yesterday and liked it so I guess the franchise may start anew with a new generation.

Wife and I saw the late showing last night of Angels and Demons and it was very good. If you love "who done it's" this one doesn't disappoint IMO. Lots of twists and turns who surprises at the end. Sorry, no spoilers from me. I do give it a "worth seeing" for whatever that's worth.

Don't remember the name but a couple of comedy/chik flicks coming out soon that might be worth seeing. The one that I'd like to see just to see how she pulls it off is a movie (sorry, don't remember the name) where Meryl Streep plays Julie Child. No CIA suspense, it's all about cooking and comedy. The previews at least were funny so I might take a chance.

And the new Terminator movie peaked my interest and after the first 2 I never gave the franchise much thought. IMO the first should have been left to stand alone but I guess somewhere you had to introduce young John Conner and the governator needed the work.

Hey More,

Your tax bill today is obviously going higher than mine!
at both of us!

[dilligaf]

We watched Australia (Hugh Jackman) last weekend. The previews make it look like a chic flik but it is really good. Has a lot of history involved in it. Aboriginal history and WW2 history. I did not know about the WW2 part of it. Good movie.