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

The Wrestler. I can't say I didn't like it, but I wasn't much impressed with it, either. There were some great performances, but everything about the story was so obvious from beginning to end that it almost seemed like the movie didn't need to be made. "Washed up celebrity is highly dysfunctional outside the spotlight" is not exactly news.

It also seemed gimmicky the way Aronofsky kept telegraphing one action and then following through with something just a little different. If you're not sure what I mean:

Spoiler for slicing ham:

The most obvious was when The Wrestler was using the meat slicer, and the way the scene was edited set us up to expect him to accidentally cut himself because he's distracted. Instead, he finishes cutting the meat and then just jams his thumb in there. I don't remember the other instances, but I know Aronofsky did the same thing several times prior, so that by the time this scene came around, I was thinking, "Just skip the misdirect and get on with it."

500 Days of Summer. A pretty realistic and entertaining film. I enjoyed it. One of the better romantic comedies, for sure.

Good Will Hunting. I had been meaning to watch it for ages and I finally did, and it was great, nearly cried at some scenes, very touching and inspirational, even though I'm not a Matt Damon or Ben Affleck fan.

Paprika. It was...very strange. Overall a good film, but I probably wouldn't want to watch it again. Except for the nonsense talk.

Originally Posted by DeeryTheDeer

Paprika. It was...very strange. Overall a good film, but I probably wouldn't want to watch it again. Except for the nonsense talk.

I was disappointed with Paprika, the characters felt empty.

Watched Transformers 3 last night in 3D. You definitely get your money's worth in terms of action, the last hour was basically wall-to-wall action in a huge bombed out Chicago set. Pretty amazing stuff.

Saw blue valentine recently. It was a pretty depressing love story. I also watched and then bought unknown with Liam Neeson. My buddy hated the movie, but I thought is was on par with the movie taken. The only part I didn't like that much was the ending of the movie. But besides that, it was pretty good.

Originally Posted by Raphael

Watched Transformers 3 last night in 3D.

Spoiler for foreshadow:

Star Trek: episode #30

Good movie. 4/5

I wouldn't know, I never watched Star Trek.

Watched The Big Lebowski last night, John Goodman completely stole the show.

I just saw the movie Freedom Writers, it was SOOOOOOO SICK!!!!!

I also am gonna see Transformers Dark of the Moon on Sunday

On an unrelated note (kinda) has anyone seen the movie Spirited Away? just curious. Its also sick

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

On an unrelated note (kinda) has anyone seen the movie Spirited Away? just curious. Its also sick

No I have not seen that movie. Sorry, I had to write that lol. But since u asked, I will now go and rent it. So thanks for asking that. Is it an Indy, because I love low key movies. So basically Indy movies.

Freedom Writers was pretty good, and Spirited Away was excellent.

Just saw Inglourious Basterds. Enjoyed it!

Loved Spirited Away.

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

I just saw the movie Freedom Writers, it was SOOOOOOO SICK!!!!!

I also am gonna see Transformers Dark of the Moon on Sunday

Tell us how the new transformers is. Im not gonna see it till I get a good review. But even if its not that great, I kind of want to see it just because of the new model/actress. Or should I say actor because now woman actresses want to be called actors so they are created equal. But I like to say actress because it differentiates between a male and female actor

Originally Posted by NrElAx

No I have not seen that movie. Sorry, I had to write that lol. But since u asked, I will now go and rent it. So thanks for asking that. Is it an Indy, because I love low key movies. So basically Indy movies.

I'm not 100% sure what an indie movie is, i think it is, but im not sure I DEFINATLY need to see all the other movies made by the maker of Spirited Away now, one of the best movies i've ever seen!

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

I'm not 100% sure what an indie movie is, i think it is, but im not sure I DEFINATLY need to see all the other movies made by the maker of Spirited Away now, one of the best movies i've ever seen!

From Wikipedia; the definition is spot-on.

A feature film that is produced mostly outside of a major film studio. The term also refers to art films which differ noticeably from most mass marketed films. In addition to being produced by independent production companies, independent films are often produced and/or distributed by subsidiaries of major studios. In order to be considered independent, less than half of a film's financing should come from a major studio. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Usually, but not always, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films. Generally, the marketing of independent films is characterized by limited release designed to build word-of-mouth or to reach small specialty audiences.

My favourites are Lost in Translation, Leaves of Grass, Reservoir Dogs (!) and Memento. All indie.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0594503/ - Director of Spirited Away's imdb page, knock yourself out.

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

I'm not 100% sure what an indie movie is, i think it is, but im not sure I DEFINATLY need to see all the other movies made by the maker of Spirited Away now, one of the best movies i've ever seen!

Thank you for correcting my spelling of indie I spelt it wrong lol. An indie movie is basically a smaller budget movie that didnt go into the major theatres. It will sometimes go into smaller movie theatres made to only show indie movies. I can't say exactly what the correct definition of it. Have you heard of the Sundance channel or IFC. Those are basically indie channels that show indie movies and also have TV shows that are usually only know by people who watch those channels. One of the shows is freaks and geeks. Great show. Its where a lot of people started who were in the knocked up movie and a few others. yea so basically an indie movie is produced outside a major filming studio. That is the actual definition there's some food for thought lol . That was a long explanation. I should write a novel.

Lol, then yes, it is an indie movie

Originally Posted by Puffin

From Wikipedia; the definition is spot-on.

A feature film that is produced mostly outside of a major film studio. The term also refers to art films which differ noticeably from most mass marketed films. In addition to being produced by independent production companies, independent films are often produced and/or distributed by subsidiaries of major studios. In order to be considered independent, less than half of a film's financing should come from a major studio. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Usually, but not always, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films. Generally, the marketing of independent films is characterized by limited release designed to build word-of-mouth or to reach small specialty audiences.

My favourites are Lost in Translation, Leaves of Grass, Reservoir Dogs (!) and Memento. All indie. :shadewink

Hayao Miyazaki - IMDb - Director of Spirited Away's imdb page, knock yourself out.

You beat me to it, by three minutes. I kept editing my response lol. Only if I didnt edit I would have beat u to it. By the way, this was a race to see who could respond faster lol. Jk

Originally Posted by gameoverlord345

I'm not 100% sure what an indie movie is, i think it is, but im not sure I DEFINATLY need to see all the other movies made by the maker of Spirited Away now, one of the best movies i've ever seen!

Miyazaki's movies are all wonderful, and while Spirited Away is the most popular, I think my favorite is Howl's Moving Castle.

Originally Posted by Puffin

From Wikipedia; the definition is spot-on.

A feature film that is produced mostly outside of a major film studio. The term also refers to art films which differ noticeably from most mass marketed films. In addition to being produced by independent production companies, independent films are often produced and/or distributed by subsidiaries of major studios. In order to be considered independent, less than half of a film's financing should come from a major studio. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Usually, but not always, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films. Generally, the marketing of independent films is characterized by limited release designed to build word-of-mouth or to reach small specialty audiences.

My favourites are Lost in Translation, Leaves of Grass, Reservoir Dogs (!) and Memento. All indie.

Hayao Miyazaki - IMDb - Director of Spirited Away's imdb page, knock yourself out.

Memento is indie? I love that movie.

Originally Posted by spookyfox

Memento is indie? I love that movie.

Yes, I believe it is in fact an Indie movie. That movie is such a big mind fuck. Its weird too, because its directed by Christopher Nolan, but it was released in 2000, so it was before all his big hits like batman and inception.

I really hated Memento, a lot.

Speaking of which, I just watched The Hurt Locker and Guy Pierce was in it (thankfully not for long though).