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Post by starlord on Sept 16, 2007 1:34:44 GMT -5
Wow! What a summer for movies, and this is the first year that I went to a heck of a lot of these, and a few I didn't put down. So which movie did you enjoy this summer? Which one's did you go see? Inquiring minds want to know. And if your a list fan, list your top five or ten in order of enjoyment.  |
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Post by Romans Empire on Sept 16, 2007 3:12:31 GMT -5
Well my wife and I never get to go to the theater as much as I'd like. Of the movies on the list we only saw three of them: Die Hard, Harry Potter, and Spiderman 3.
I liked Harry Potter enough but my wife is the true fan.
Spiderman 3 was a nice finish to the trilogy but...
for me Live Free or Die Hard was a kick ass return for John McClane!
The other flicks we checked out recently included Knocked Up and Super Bad. Both very funny movies.
At some point I hope to see most of the other movies from the choices above.
Right now I really want to see 3:10 to Yuma and the Kingdom.
Of course next year should be a full of must see movies from the genre:
The Mummy 3
Indiana Jones 4
The Spirit
Silver Surfer
Wolverine
Whiteout
CON- Prince Caspian
Incredible Hulk
Hellboy 2
Iron Man
and of course.... The Dark Knight.
Start collecting those pop bottles now kids! ;D
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Post by brigante133 on Sept 16, 2007 3:16:49 GMT -5
Oh wow... I saw none of those movies and only one sparked my interest a little (embarrasingly enough being Hairspray because I love John Waters... just not enough to watch the musical) so I really have no opinon on the matter.
Can't wait for Indie, The Spirit and the Dark Knight for next summer though.
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Oh wait, Ratatouille was good. Patton rules.
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Post by HoM on Sept 16, 2007 5:53:10 GMT -5
Wow. I really haven't seen any of them.
THOUGH! Waitress was a lovely film, and 3:10 to Yuma was fantabbytastic!!
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Post by Dr Dread on Sept 16, 2007 6:51:59 GMT -5
I only saw one of the movies on the list. My "must see movie" this summer was Sicko, and I missed it. Guess I'll see it on DVD.
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Post by Crow on Sept 16, 2007 9:29:50 GMT -5
Crow's Verdict
I went to see the majority of these movies because for once, I had a tiny bit of a social life, and even found the time to go between work and other stuff. Here's my list, what I thought, and at the end, what I love the most:
Spider-Man 3: This movie had a lot of good, and a lot of bad. You could tell where Sam Raimi tried really hard and where he almost didn't give a hoot (Raimi really loved using the Sandman, but never really liked Venom and only put him in the movie for fans who were clamoring for it...probably while he annihilated him at the end...).
The Sandman scenes were beautiful and touching...the part where he gets himself together after the accident using only the love for his child....beautifully done. Emo-Peter Parker dancing and jiving down the street AND actually picking up the ladies? Laughable and as campy as Adam West-Batman...but at least we knew we were supposed to laugh at that...The best part about this movie were the wonderfully chereographed fight scenes.
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: Who can you trust? No one!
I don't really know what to say on this series. I enjoyed each movie, and you can really see how well it stands out in history: a pirate movie made by DISNEY of all people broke all the records, made the most money, and reminded people of why patches and half-drunk captains are the new black.
Transformers: Honestly, while everyone found this amazing, I got easily distracted when watching his (I was watching a bootleg instead of going to the theater like some of the other movies). It was good, though.
Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix: Being a fan of the series (both the literary and the cinematic) this was among my faves. This is one of the books where things pick up for Harry, and the movie was the best translation of book to movie I think, as far as keeping the main plot and spirit alive (other die-hard fans were pissed but they fail to realize that you can't stick in every little sub-plot into a 2 to 3 hour movie without making it a 6 hour movie, especially for a book series which regularly goes past 500 pages--only as comic fans know that because we always have to deal with that in movies).
But lots of action, lots of great effects, and Harry finds himself learning that a hero is sometimes the one who waits and not the one who rushes into action (his falling for a vision that he was supposed to ignore arguably led to the death of someone close). Overall, loved it.
Hairspray: Didn't see it, though I heard it was funny.
Die Hard 4: Really wanted to see it, but missed it. I heard it was a lot of action.
Fantastic Four 2: Hit and miss for me...Had good parts (like seeing the Fantastic Four almost work as a team to save that Ferris Wheel) and parts that left me a bit miffed (like cameoing Galactus as the giant-made version when you see the shadow-outline of his comic's helmet against Saturn, but then seeing him as a force...I really REALLY wanted to see a 100 foot man descending over Manhattan).
Plus I felt that the whole "Johnny can take all of our powers" part took a way from the team work that could have been done to take down Doom, which would have outdone the first movie's second defeat of Doom because he was more powerful and they could have really pushed the boundaries on how the FF could take on a big threat. And how predictable was it, at one point, that Silver Surfer would revive Sue and take on Galactus? I thought they'd pull a Ratner and show you that he survived at the end, but, apparently not.
The Bourne Ultimatum: Didn't see any of the entire series...Though my father was a die-hard fan. Need to get to this...
Shrek the 3rd: Missed half of the second and all of the Third...
Stardust: I really, really wanted to see this, but I promised a girl I'd read the book first, and I stick to my word. Plus I know it could makes a difference...I remember how many people I wanted to read V for Vendetta before they saw it because of how great the graphic novel was.
Rush Hour 3: Besides the lackluster last five minutes of the movie where things neatly came together somehow, and that arabic joke when you first see why Carter was demoted (I wasn't offended personally: my name is just a name, I am neither arabic or muslim or anything close, but I thought it was in bad taste), the rest of the entire thing had me crying up tears of joy. For me it was the best of the series, arguably contending with the First. And definitely the best fight scenes in any of the movies. Full of action and speed, and even Carter/Chris Tucker got some moves in (plus he looked great with that weight he picked up in Africa).
Underdog: Didn't see it, though I wasn't too into it...I prefer trying to find some of those episodes I grew up watching..."There's no need to fear, UNDERDOG is here!" What was the name of his love-interest? Penny something?
other: This space is definitely reserved for Knocked Up, and especially for Superbad. The writers of these (for those of you who don't know, the main character of Knocked Up who was the cop in Superbad is one of the main writers) movies were awesome, and Superbad kicked up the funny to the next level.
Knocked Up was funny, and it had a very real feel to it when it came to those conflicts that arose in the main characters relationship. Just when you think that they can make it work despite their differences, the mother-to-be's sister spoils her views or the parents-to-be begin to have arguments.
Superbad, on the other hand, was almost pure comedy through and through. Specifically made for the younger audience I believe, it felt just like how some teenagers talk nowadays (or should I say most), and the real dialogue coupled with the random outlandish situations made a marriage of hilarity. There was only one big scene where there's any kind of "moral-to-the-story-is" kind of feel, but it is done so with comedy laced around it, and a good ending that wasn't too unrealistic. And who could forget the penis-pictures?...
My top 5 would be:
Superbad
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix
Rush Hour 3
*Pirates of the Caribbean
And a half-hearted *Spiderman 3 (half of my heart to the Sandman Scenes and half of my pain to the Emo-Parker scenes)
*NOTE* Subject to change once I catch up with another summer movie which kicked these movies asses.
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Post by starlord on Sept 16, 2007 10:55:02 GMT -5
I saw most of these as well... including Underdog (thanks to the begging of my 5 year old).
Up until August, I would have said my number one was Pirates. I loved everything about the movie and it was everything I really want in a summer blockbuster popcorn movie. However, then I saw Hairspray... and it beat everything else I saw hands down. Funny, bouncy, and Christopher Walken singing and dancing with John Travolta... the feel good movie of the summer for me!
Transformers I fell asleep during and unfortunatley I got sick during the last thirty minutes of Harry Potter and missed the end of the movie, but it was great up to that point.
My 5:
Hairspray
Pirates
Harry Potter
Spider-Man 3
Die Hard 4 (Bruce Willis is still one of the action kings)
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Post by brigante133 on Sept 16, 2007 14:28:23 GMT -5
So Hairspray was good Brian? I'll have to see it on DVD then, I just dreaded seeing Travolta trying to take on Divine's role... no one can top Divine, it's impossible.
Superbad I saw too now that I think about it, but it was a bootleg at a friends house. Meh, thought it was okay, it was hyped as like this generations Animal House or something and it fell short big time. Judd Apatow's work is generally good though, I loved his sitcom Undeclared (which also had Seth Rogen Crow) but Superbad in particular was just okay, McLoven and George Michael had their moments but other then that, that guy with the afro was not only hard to like but how he gets the girl in the ending is beyond me.
No one else saw Ratatouille then, ey? Shame, its easily Pixar's best movie yet as far as animation and story both went.
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Post by starlord on Sept 16, 2007 18:33:15 GMT -5
Oh Travolta is no Divine, and if you go into it expecting even the same character, you will be disappointed right off the bat. I loved the original and own it on DVD, but the musical version really is it's own beast. However, it's just a really steller cast, including Michelle Pfeiffer and what's his name who played Cyclops in the X-Men movies.
Yeah, you have to put the original movie out of your mind before you can really enjoy this. (although, if you do ever watch it, look carefully in the beginning number for a great cameo by Waters himself)
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Post by goldk on Sept 17, 2007 7:36:11 GMT -5
I saw underdog and I made my three year old go with me! It wasn't great but a lot of fun. Patrick Warburton stole the show. He was great.
And crow her name is Polly, Polly Purebread, When polly's in trouble I am not slow. it's hip hip hip and away I go!
Oh and I just saw Dragon Wars Don't bother.
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Post by David on Sept 17, 2007 11:31:29 GMT -5
Gotta go with Stardust. Great movie. Plus, it had Peter O'Toole in it, and that automatically ups the cool quotient of any movie.
Pirates disappointed me the most (the battle in the maelstrom was well-done, though), and I thought Spider-Man 3 could have been so much better (kinda like Superman Returns), but Harry Potter 5 was alright (quite good in parts, actually).
The movie I am now looking forward to: Julie Taymor's Across the Universe.
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Post by brigante133 on Sept 17, 2007 12:00:54 GMT -5
That looks interesting but it kinda reeks of Sgt. Pepper to me...  One can hope for the best though, right? |
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Post by David on Sept 17, 2007 12:05:14 GMT -5
That looks interesting but it kinda reeks of Sgt. Pepper to me... One can hope for the best though, right? Sgt Pepper was an abomination... Across the Universe is done by the real genius behind the visually stunning Frida, Broadway's Lion King and the film adaptation of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. Plus, it has Bono in it. But I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not... |
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Post by Crow on Sept 17, 2007 13:51:33 GMT -5
I saw underdog and I made my three year old go with me! It wasn't great but a lot of fun. Patrick Warburton stole the show. He was great. And crow her name is Polly, Polly Purebread, When polly's in trouble I am not slow. it's hip hip hip and away I go! Oh and I just saw Dragon Wars Don't bother. Good times...Exalt for taking me back in time! And how bad was Dragon Wars? |
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Post by Crow on Sept 17, 2007 13:53:14 GMT -5
So Hairspray was good Brian? I'll have to see it on DVD then, I just dreaded seeing Travolta trying to take on Divine's role... no one can top Divine, it's impossible. Superbad I saw too now that I think about it, but it was a bootleg at a friends house. Meh, thought it was okay, it was hyped as like this generations Animal House or something and it fell short big time. Judd Apatow's work is generally good though, I loved his sitcom Undeclared (which also had Seth Rogen Crow) but Superbad in particular was just okay, McLoven and George Michael had their moments but other then that, that guy with the afro was not only hard to like but how he gets the girl in the ending is beyond me. No one else saw Ratatouille then, ey? Shame, its easily Pixar's best movie yet as far as animation and story both went. I agree on getting the girl...that's right over my head... And i hear that Seth Rogen is not only the writer of the next Green Hornet movie, but the star! Not sure how much I like the idea... |
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Post by Crow on Sept 17, 2007 13:55:30 GMT -5
Oh Travolta is no Divine, and if you go into it expecting even the same character, you will be disappointed right off the bat. I loved the original and own it on DVD, but the musical version really is it's own beast. However, it's just a really steller cast, including Michelle Pfeiffer and what's his name who played Cyclops in the X-Men movies. Yeah, you have to put the original movie out of your mind before you can really enjoy this. (although, if you do ever watch it, look carefully in the beginning number for a great cameo by Waters himself) James Marsden, who not only seems to lose his girl to Wolverine in some way or another in X-Men, but may lost his girl to Superman in the Sequel...Bad luck... |
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Post by lissilambe on Sept 17, 2007 14:02:04 GMT -5
I very much enjoyed Harry Potter, my favorite of the five films to date. Well executed (with an occasionally jarring transition), and possibly as good a job at editing down a monster book to a reasonable cinema time while retaining the essence of what was done. And the cast is to be commended with carrying across very complex emotional moments in very, very brief scenes at times.
I was okay with Pirates 3, but ultimately, I think it failed for me. But then, I'm STILL not sure why they needed to make the two sequels (I know, I know...money).
Spider-Man 3 was a movie I really enjoyed. But then, I like a hero facing foes from multiple angles and directions all at once, stretching resources and strength as much as possible, and they made me like Venom, which is damned impressive. Topher Grace was a lot of fun to watch, and I just wished we'd gotten more Gwen (but then...I've always preferred her to MJ ;D). Overall, a great movie.
Very much enjoyed FF2, but then, I really liked the first one too. They do a great job of capturing the essence, the spirit of the comics, especially the early stuff, and understanding that this is family and all. And the casting just works (even Alba, who I was initially unhappy with, has proven me wrong).
Stardust was a knockout. A fantastic fairy tale movie that challenges Princess Bride in my opinion. My girlfriend thought it was the best movie of the year, and I'm hard-pressed to disagree with her. In fact, I probably don't. LOL Just a wonderful example of how to adapt printed matter to the big screen.
Take care
Don
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Post by goldk on Sept 17, 2007 14:20:31 GMT -5
if you want to go see dragon wars to see two big snakes fight then by all means...otherwise its pretty bad. Let me put it this way. One serpent is chasing this one girl. The "cops" know this and are trying to find the girl......uh Just look for the giant snake wrapped around the building!!!! I seriously thought about leaving.
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Post by Lantern Lad on Sept 18, 2007 1:09:33 GMT -5
FF4-2: Next!
Pirates - Funnish... confusing, certainly not the best. Not as good as:
Spider-Man 3: Emotional (in a wooden sort of way), and Gwen was HOT... I'd dump MJ for her too. But, one I did like better was:
Bourne Ultimatum: What a surprise treat this one was! Who would've thought that Matt Damon would be an action star?
Transformers: Fun, thrill ride. Shia LeBouf was funny and likeable. Peter Cullen at Prime was killer. Could have done without Bumblebee 'lubricating the humans' though. Still not the best.
Die Hard 3: Talk about a roller-coaster! Plus it had Kevin Smith! Nope... not the best...
Harry Potter 5: God I love these movies... not as much as the books though, which keeps this one from the top of my list as well.
BEST OF THE BEST HONOR GOES TO:
STARDUST!
Great movie! I haven't felt that way about a seeing a movie in the theater since Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal or The Princess Bride. It was like all of the fantasy movies I loved as a kid all rolled up into a nice little ball!
Up Next:
Across the Universe
If this movie is half as good as it looks I think we're in for a treat! But, of course, it's not playing here anywhere.
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Post by Zoom on Sept 18, 2007 17:28:07 GMT -5
I didn't like Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek 3, Harry Potter (I had big expectations, and it failed me) or the Bourne Ultimatum. So, I wasn't going to vote, until Ramon reminded me of Ratatouille.
That was my favorite movie this summer.
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Post by Mischief on Sept 21, 2007 7:50:47 GMT -5
Well with the rising cost going to the movies me and the wife really limit ourselves to one movie a year, but this year was different. We actually saw three movies. (Yeah the havens shook a bit at that one too.)
Spider-Man 3 was awesome. Harry Osborn's story ended nicely. Venom's part was a bit forced and rushed. Sandman was great and the first villian not to die at the end of the movie. Sandman's character was done perfectly. We get to once again see the human side of this classic villians. We see that they not the typical villian. That they are more than what they are perceived to be.
The second movie we saw was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I never read the novels and I thought the movies were awesome. Talk about dropping crap on a guy and seeing him over come it all. We were sad to see Sirius Black die. But is was awesome to see Harry teaching others what that dumbass wench won't teach them.
And the last movie we saw was WAR with Jet Li and Jason Statham. The movie was action packed but the ending suck big King Kong balls.
That will most likely be all the movies we will be watching until next year.
Chief and Dragon
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Post by Crow on Sept 21, 2007 8:45:15 GMT -5
The second movie we saw was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I never read the novels and I thought the movies were awesome. Talk about dropping crap on a guy and seeing him over come it all. We were sad to see Sirius Black die. But is was awesome to see Harry teaching others what that dumbass wench won't teach them. The next movie will be even crazier... especially when you see who dies... |
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Post by HoM on Sept 21, 2007 11:08:24 GMT -5
What's the average price for a cinema ticket in the US?
Over here, it's about £6+
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Post by Lantern Lad on Sept 21, 2007 12:20:38 GMT -5
The second movie we saw was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I never read the novels and I thought the movies were awesome. Talk about dropping crap on a guy and seeing him over come it all. We were sad to see Sirius Black die. But is was awesome to see Harry teaching others what that dumbass wench won't teach them. The next movie will be even crazier... especially when you see who dies... Not to mention the final movie... it'll rack up quite a body count. *sigh* |
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Post by starlord on Sept 21, 2007 20:29:34 GMT -5
You got that right, Scott! But what a great book! anyway, there is no where in my area that is showing Across the Universe. Not in Toledo, or Ann Arbor or even the Detroit area. I was so primed to go see this show this weekend.  |
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Post by Crow on Sept 23, 2007 10:29:32 GMT -5
What's the average price for a cinema ticket in the US? Over here, it's about £6+ In New York, the cheapest I've seen is 6.50 with the matinée hours, in Harlem, the Bronx, and some other spots. Most of Manhattan sells tickets from 8 to 11 bucks. |
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Post by HoM on Sept 24, 2007 1:54:02 GMT -5
Cheers, M.
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Post by Zoom on Sept 24, 2007 17:48:43 GMT -5
Ha! Here in Mexico it costs about 35 pesos, without promotions and things like that. (Like 3.5 dollars).
Owo
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Post by Crow on Sept 30, 2007 10:40:26 GMT -5
3.5 dollars? wow. My parents used to tell me about the days our movies cost around that. Hell, you used to be able to pay for three movies in one.
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Post by brigante133 on Sept 30, 2007 13:01:32 GMT -5
Matinee in some places over here is still five.
Actually this movie theater opened up in a run down old theater when I was still in high school that said they would play older movies and tickets would only be like 3 bucks but there would also be like bands playing and a bunch of other stuff going on but that place closed in a couple months so i guess no one was going.
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