Thread: last movie you saw - and what did you think of it?

The last movie I saw was Avatar, and it was fuckin' awesome.

Wolfman, was pretty good except the werewolf looked stupid.

Originally Posted by khh

I just watched District 9. It's definantly not what I'd call a good film.

Originally Posted by Fableflame

Really? I thought it was pretty cool....

Opinions are sharply divided, with some people thinking it should have been up for Best Film at the Oscars and others finding it an utter piece of crap.

I was thoroughly underwhelmed in the theater, but came to a new appreciation of the movie when I learned more about the process behind it. For instance, the original short film consisted mainly of those "man-on-the-street" interviews in the beginning, and the questions asked were what South Africans thought of Nigerian immigrants Also, the "eviction" scenes were entirely improvised between Wickus and one other actor playing all the alien parts, and the slum was an actual slum outside Johannesburg (I can't believe I just spelled that w/out looking it up!) where immigrants and other homeless had just been "moved along" to government housing. The last stragglers were still moving out when D9 started filming.

Scream it was ok

I don't remember the last time I went to the cinema. It was a very long time ago...
I watched on video
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
thanx to my little daughter! I wouldn't recomend it. I rather prefer the first film, not sequels.

Year One.

I thought it was pretty funny, would watch it again.

I just watched He's Just Not That Into You.

It was...ok... It was odd, because there was, like, two story lines . They both kinda intersected, though. But, still weird. I would not reccomend it, especially since most of you are guys.

Last movie I saw was That Thing You Do! I've seen it about three times now, and it really grows on you with each viewing. Tom Hanks wrote, directed, produced, and plays a part in it. It's about a garage band in the 60's that rises after one of their songs becomes wildly popular. The movie's funny, nostalgic, insightful, and full of catchy music. I can't get the title song out of my head!
Overall I'd rate it 7/10.

Just ordered Star Trek on VOD, it was better than I expected.

Saw Alice in Wonderland, I quite liked it. A bit different than what I thought it would be, but nevertheless quite awesome.

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Beautiful martial arts movie that got lucky and won awards. Yuen Woo-ping's fight choreography is ultimately what kept me watching. I honestly didn't care for the storyline at all.

Unmistaken Child, documentary on the search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog, a Tibetan master who died in 2001. It focuses on the emotional journey of the Lama's chief disciple, Tenzin Zopa, who is charged with finding the child who is the "unmistaken reincarnation" of his master.

It was really fascinating on many levels, certainly for me as someone who has practiced in the Tibetan lineages, but also more broadly as an anthropological film, a travel documentary, and a human story revolving around intimate connections, loss, and family life.

Alien. Very nice, I can see why it's a classic. The special effects are really fantastic for what they had back in the late 70's I'd say.

I think mine were Scary Movie 1 and 2. I was disappointed; wasn't nearly as funny as I'd expected.

Edit: No wait, it was either Spinal Tap or Angels and Demons. Spinal Tap is funny shit (even funnier if you're a musician). Angels and Demons was pretty entertaining.

Finally saw Up a few days ago, too--very sweet, funny movie.

Originally Posted by Quigin

Wolfman, was pretty good except the werewolf looked stupid.

Ditto. I was expecting a more humanoid looking werewolf created with state of the art technology, but no, the billion-dollar movie studio decided to use something that was basically a fursuit and a square-looking bigfoot mask.

The story moved a little too fast for me. And I could already tell how it was going to end within the first fifteen minutes. But that might be because I've seen so many movies with the same archetypes as The Wolfman.

Thoroughly enjoyed the Scotland Yard detective though.

Finally saw Waking Life. Yeah, I know. What's amazing is that even though there is dialogue from beginning to end, it doesn't get boring, even when it makes no sense (I couldn't understand a thing that guy with the bright yellow shirt was talking about). The ever shifting visuals are hypnotizing, and when it was ending, I wanted it to keep going.

I guess I'd give this movie a 7.5/10, and I'd watch it again when I got the chance.

Originally Posted by Akono

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Beautiful martial arts movie that got lucky and won awards. Yuen Woo-ping's fight choreography is ultimately what kept me watching. I honestly didn't care for the storyline at all.

Agreed, 100%

Uh, last movies I saw were some horror flicks, on Sci-Fi.

Hostel 1 and 2 - Better than I thought they would be. (The first one, at least.) I've already seen many of the unrated scenes, so missing them on TV wasn't all that bad.

Rest Stop - pretty horrible movie, outstanding lead actress (Jaimie Alexander). She was pretty much the only redeeming factor of this movie...except for Joey Lawrence's "You Missed! Shoot Me Again!" scene. That's just good comedy. Haha.

Goodfellas. Fucking loved it.

The last moviei saw was Cool Hand Luke. Had to wat h it in class it wasok but I've seen it about 50 times cause of my dad

Just watched Escape From LA.

Snake is fucking badass.

Originally Posted by Spenner

Just watched Escape From LA.

Snake is fucking badass.

That movie is about as terrible as a movie can be without crossing into so-bad-it's-good territory. It's as ill-wrought as Armageddon, and with lower production values.

Alice in Wonderland. Visually it was great. Depp was great as was H.B. Carter. The storyline didn't keep me interested though. I would of walked out if it didn't look so nice. But what can I expect from a march release?

Originally Posted by Taosaur

That movie is about as terrible as a movie can be without crossing into so-bad-it's-good territory. It's as ill-wrought as Armageddon, and with lower production values.

I know eh-- from the voice acting to the incredibly coincidental fact that "OH FUCK HE'S A HOLOGRAM" to cover up an otherwise impossible escape-- and a basketball game to determine whether he lives or dies? The fuck is this shit.

Anyhow, finished 2001: A Space Odyssey and I fucking loved it. Amazing for a 60's movie, I'm blown away. Kubrick is god.