The Movie Topic (films recently watched, general discussion, etc)

[ben]

watched Kwaidan, amazing use of color.

[blixa]

brilliant!

[black coffee]

Watched the ghost writer last night. Pretty good political thriller, though it is not my favorite genre in movies.

[theis]

127 Hours - 4/5 (Great movie. James Franco was excellent)

Red - 3/5 (Good, stupid fun. John Malcovich was the highlight.)

[defskull]

I thought RED was so boring.  i saw Paprika tonight. It was alright. I probably would have appreciated it more if I saw it before seeing Inception.   At times it seemed to be out there for the sake of being out there but I suppose dreams are sometimes like that.

[chick de la lynch]

I saw a few films while on vacation. The first one I saw was Brothers, the American re-make, although I saw that before I went on vacation. I felt as if the acting was genuine, although I remember the trailer being different which mislead me when I watched this film. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it and I actually liked Toby Maguire. Strange, but he did a stellar performance. If he picked out more good roles, I might like him more.

I also saw The Room. My cousin begged me to watch it, and I guess it's just one of those really horrible films you have to see to believe kind of thing. I was immensely amused, and I guess it passed the time? I probably could have done something more productive rather than watch that film.

I finally saw Black Swan, which was amazing. I never knew Darren Aronofsky could make a theatrical film, and yet he did which I was in awe of. Some of the scenes made me cringe just because I freak out easily. This is obviously Natalie Portman's best performance. You could tell she was invested in this role 200% from the dancing to her voice. I will be shocked and angry if she doesn't win an Oscar for her performance.

Then I saw The Ten, which had interesting stories and some great  actors. I think it tried to be smart about the Ten Commandments, but as the stories went along it just got too absurd to the point where it got irritating.

[bright lights, big city]

I saw Salt yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised. This was the definition of a fast-paced movie. Basically nothing but main characters dying, gun sequences, and chase scenes. Liev Schreiber's in it, who's great, and Jolie's acting was good. A lot of twists and a story that could lead into an entertaining series, I think a good way to sum up the movie in two words would be: "female Bourne".
8/10

[one weak]

the bourne femininity.

[one weak]

adventureland was pretty lame. john hughes figured out how to pair humor and seriousness into coming of age melodramas, this could not.

[chick de la lynch]

I thought about watching Adventureland just because I used to work at a theme park and could relate to it. I seriously cannot stand Jesse Eisenberg. I want to punch him in the face whenever he comes on screen. It's one of the main reasons why I haven't seen The Social Network.

[lukas989]

I thought adventureland was alright - not one Id immortalise in my collection, but worth a go nonetheless.  Funny you should mention Jesse Eisenberg...I think it may just as simple as his face is the reason you want to punnch him.  Hes got a very very punchable coupon.  continued my Vince Cassel fest with Eastern Promises - it was shit hot.  The violence was pretty gosh darn raw - but highly highly recommended.

[blixa]

watched babel tonight. i couldn't fault it. not even brad pitt's acting skillz!

[theis]

Are you saying Brad Pitt can't act?

[ben]

Brad Pitt is one of the best actors out there...

Saw Easy A.  enjoyable, Emma Stone could be hotter though. 

[theis]

Brad Pitt is one of the best actors out there...

Yup.

[one weak]

I thought about watching Adventureland just because I used to work at a theme park and could relate to it. I seriously cannot stand Jesse Eisenberg. I want to punch him in the face whenever he comes on screen. It's one of the main reasons why I haven't seen The Social Network.

haha, yeah he´s not my favorite either.

[ben]

Well, I've seen Adventureland and Zombieland and Charlie Banks, all with Eisenberg....the dude has talent, he just hasn't had a lot to work with.  Give him a good script by Sorkin or an unbelievable director like Fincher, he's totally up to game.

However I have to think that The Social Network might be Eisenberg's peak...but we'll see.  I really hope he wins an oscar.

[blixa]

Are you saying Brad Pitt can't act?

not really. just that he has never impressed me. he semi did in babel. i can't remember him in anything else, which is telling.

[theis]

Fight Club, 12 Monkeys, The Assassination of Jesse James, Sleepers, True Romance...to mention a few. He's fantastic in those.

[lukas989]

...and Kalifornia - the one that really brought him to the fore, at least according to me.  That film is splendid.