Estranged Reality Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I think 2013 was one of the best years for film in general in many, many years. I remember in 2010 there were barely any films I could recall enjoying, Toy Story 3 was like the best movie of the year and maybe Inception was up there as far as blockbusters, but there wasn't much diversity in terms of indie, studio, foreign films etc.This year we've had a lot of great sleeper hits early on in the year, great low-key stuff, the big studio/blockbuster films that were solid, then all the award bait pictures were great too. Not to mention a few spectacular foreign movies. It's been one of the only years where I've had trouble even thinking of all the stand-out pictures because there are so many.I do have to say that I found Gravity to be really overrated, though. Don't see what all the fuss is about except perhaps that the 3D experience gave it an extra layer somehow that wowed people. As a 2D picture on my TV I found its special effects interesting (but not as perfect as people claimed) and its plot rather basic and predictable. If Bullock gets the award I'll be annoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yeah it's a cool idea but goes all TV movie at the end. Trespass with Cage was a little better. I enjoyed The Purge though. I don't really care that much, it has some cool moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) I think 2013 was one of the best years for film in general in many, many years. I remember in 2010 there were barely any films I could recall enjoying, Toy Story 3 was like the best movie of the year and maybe Inception was up there as far as blockbusters, but there wasn't much diversity in terms of indie, studio, foreign films etc.This year we've had a lot of great sleeper hits early on in the year, great low-key stuff, the big studio/blockbuster films that were solid, then all the award bait pictures were great too. Not to mention a few spectacular foreign movies. It's been one of the only years where I've had trouble even thinking of all the stand-out pictures because there are so many.I do have to say that I found Gravity to be really overrated, though. Don't see what all the fuss is about except perhaps that the 3D experience gave it an extra layer somehow that wowed people. As a 2D picture on my TV I found its special effects interesting (but not as perfect as people claimed) and its plot rather basic and predictable. If Bullock gets the award I'll be annoyed.I was awed by the effects the first time, but I saw it in 3D IMAX. It doesn't hold up to a repeat viewing. Even in 3D IMAX. What the hell is the point of going to so much trouble and expense to create what's clearly supposed to be a hyper immersive experience, only to let George Clooney remind you you're just watching a movie every fucking time he's on screen? If anyone but Blanchet wins, that person should just take the award, walk back down the stairs, hand it to her and apologize. But if there's an upset, I suspect it will be Adams who hears their name called. Edited February 13, 2014 by Angelica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Was the purge any good? I like the sound of the general premise but someone told me it goes awry at the tail end.I enjoyed it for what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Was the purge any good? I like the sound of the general premise but someone told me it goes awry at the tail end.In a scale of 1 to 10. ZERO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Pumpkinhead (1988) & Pin (1989). Pumpkinhead is kind of a traditional slasher flick but has some good elements and a cool creature. Pin is about schizophrenia and has similarities to Psycho. Solid film. Edited February 13, 2014 by ShadowOfTheWave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm finally watching Strangers On A Train tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Just watched Marathon Man last night, top film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The Strange One - Ben Gazzara, George Peppard, Pat Hingle, a bully in a 1950s Military academy gets his comeuppance, really tense film with subtle as a sledgehammer homoerotic undertones. Fair play though it was the 50s so it was a pretty good achievement having em at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Gravity was an amazing movie when you watch it in IMAX 3D. When you watch it on anything else, it's a pretty good movie. If you've got a nice set up, it's still fairly enjoyable. I watched the first 15 minutes or so the other day and still felt that "intense" feeling while watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I didn't think the effects were that good. I've been on Space Mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I finally got around to watching Escape Plan last night. It wasn't balls to the walls action like you'd expect from a Stallone/Schwarzenegger team-up but the plot was pretty intriguing. I liked it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Jesus, there are THREE 80s remakes (two of which were terrible in the first place) opening this week?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Jesus, there are THREE 80s remakes (two of which were terrible in the first place) opening this week?!what else besides RoboCop?and is there nothing worthwhile about Monuments Men? I'm debating what to watch tonight and that's one of the choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Jesus, there are THREE 80s remakes (two of which were terrible in the first place) opening this week?! what else besides RoboCop?and is there nothing worthwhile about Monuments Men? I'm debating what to watch tonight and that's one of the choicesEndless fucking Love and About Last fucking Night. Monuments irked me all to hell. It has handsome production values and Murray and Balaban are delightful. That's all I've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 If Jim Belushi were in the remake of About Last fucking Night, I would see it. Just to see that after 30 years, he's still the worst fucking actor alive.Maybe I'll watch The Lego Movie then...but it's hard to pass up Bill Murray in anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 If Jim Belushi were in the remake of About Last fucking Night, I would see it. Just to see that after 30 years, he's still the worst fucking actor alive.Maybe I'll watch The Lego Movie then...but it's hard to pass up Bill Murray in anythingBelishi and Elizabeth Perkins steal the original, though. It would be unbearable without them. Although watching a pre West Wing Lowe and Moore try and own David Mamet's dialogue is pretty hilarious in its own right.The Lego Movie is quite sweet. What about Robocop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyTron Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The original RoboCop was fantastic - Boddicker is one of movies greatest villains and the film is a perfect satire. I just can't see the remake coming within a hundred miles of the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) If Jim Belushi were in the remake of About Last fucking Night, I would see it. Just to see that after 30 years, he's still the worst fucking actor alive.Maybe I'll watch The Lego Movie then...but it's hard to pass up Bill Murray in anythingBelishi and Elizabeth Perkins steal the original, though. It would be unbearable without them. Although watching a pre West Wing Lowe and Moore try and own David Mamet's dialogue is pretty hilarious in its own right.The Lego Movie is quite sweet. What about Robocop?I'm not a big fan of the original Robocop(s) so I'll pass. I do like the guy playing Robo though. Was a big fan of him in The KillingJim Belushi killed it in The Principal....one of my all time favorite 80's bad movies. He rubs me the wrong way though most of the time, going back to his Saturday Night Live days, when he was painfully unfunny.And to be honest, I don't really remember About Last Night so well...I always confuse it with St Elmo's Fire Edited February 15, 2014 by axl666axl666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The Lego Movie it shall be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelica Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I love the original Robocop. I don't expect the remake to be anywhere near as good, and it will certainly lack Verhoeven's nastiness and wit, but I'm hoping it will at least be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appetite4illusions Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Robocop wasn't shit, but it wasn't memorable. It's an instantly forgettable piece of popcorn.The serious drawback of it is that it has no real villains beyond one character who was so flat that he belonged in a bad television show. Pretty poor when you consider the original film had two sadistic wolves that made Murphy's revenge such a bloody delight.Also, for an action movie, there was a conspicuous amount of action missing. A lot of existential pondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Dallas Buyers Club or Catching Fire or Her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Dallas Buyers Club or Catching Fire or Her?Her is the best of them but they are all worth watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Dallas Buyers Club or Catching Fire or Her?Her is the best of them but they are all worth watchingAgreed. Not putting them all on the same pedestal, but can't go wrong with any of them really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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