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Old 01-11-2009, 07:02 AM
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zack and miri make a porno - i was prepared to be disappointed this one but was pleasantly suprised .. really enjoyed it. less quirky characters and forced cameos ... this film fixed everything that went wrong with clerks 2
Just saw this last night. It was cute and enjoyable but not a particularly memorable watch. It was cool that it was filmed in Pitt though.
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Old 01-11-2009, 07:16 AM
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Carlito's Way (1993) - 9/10.

Excellent flick, one of Pacino's best performances in my opinion.
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Old 01-11-2009, 09:28 AM
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Daredevil.


Second viewing, and I must say the flick has grown on me a wee bit. Granted, DD's world is a lot more complicated, raw and gritty than as shown here, but there are enough nods to the atmosphere which made the Marvel character famous in the first place.

(**POSSIBLE SPOILERS**)

The unflinching way of showing the killing of the criminal whom the court had let go scot-free, the gentle flashbacks, and the wonderful cinematography showing Matt Murdock's vision (especially the one of Elektra in the rain on the rooftop...gorgeous!) and the show-stealer, Colin Farrell as Bullseye, make this for some really decent entertainment.

My gripe - not enough screen time given to the villains, especially Kingpin. But then, the director did a pretty competent job handling all the goings-on in the flick, and also managed to capture the essence of the major characters almost perfectly. And my other complaint, the almost "anti-climactic" showdown between DD and Kingpin...which ended quite abruptly, leaving a void for more.

If you tossed this aside the first time you saw it, my suggestion is to watch it again. I am sure you will change your opinion about the flick.


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Old 01-11-2009, 11:34 AM
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zack and miri make a porno - i was prepared to be disappointed this one but was pleasantly suprised .. really enjoyed it. less quirky characters and forced cameos ... this film fixed everything that went wrong with clerks 2
I was surprisingly entertained buy that one also. While Smith was in some ways regressing, mainly allowing vulgar dialogue to create the comedy there was some truly funny stuff. The high school reunion cracked me up.

I also liked the simple approach to sex vs love. Obviously the entirely situation dissects sex as just sex emotionless but Smith did a totally passable job of creating that "comfort" so to speak that sex didn't mean anything just to go HA but sometimes it does...

Kinda neat... and yeah better then Clerks 2.
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Superbad.

I was surprised at just how funny this film is.

8.5/10
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Old 01-11-2009, 01:39 PM
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Gran Torino (2009)

4/5

The film begins with a funeral, and a sermon about the bittersweet qualities of life and death. Bittersweet is about as good a word as any to describe Eastwood's newest film; it is an exploration of life, both good and bad, and the discovery of beauty and friendship through pain and loneliness. Something I've always admired about latter-day Eastwood is the way he is able to light up a cast, making his surroundings extraordinary because of his presence. Here, a collection of unknown actors become special and sympathetic because Clint allows them to be flawed, allows them to explore themselves. The film is a selfless one, both for Walt Kowalski and Clint Eastwood. It is for and about other people; this is the poetry of his craft.
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Old 01-11-2009, 03:09 PM
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The film begins with a funeral, and a sermon about the bittersweet qualities of life and death. Bittersweet is about as good a word as any to describe Eastwood's newest film; it is an exploration of life, both good and bad, and the discovery of beauty and friendship through pain and loneliness. Something I've always admired about latter-day Eastwood is the way he is able to light up a cast, making his surroundings extraordinary because of his presence. Here, a collection of unknown actors become special and sympathetic because Clint allows them to be flawed, allows them to explore themselves. The film is a selfless one, both for Walt Kowalski and Clint Eastwood. It is for and about other people; this is the poetry of his craft.
Did you feel that the kid actor and a couple of the gang members gave rather weak performances?
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Old 01-11-2009, 03:17 PM
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Did you feel that the kid actor and a couple of the gang members gave rather weak performances?
I did, definately, but in a way I was touched by it, if only because of their averageness. I don't know- in this kind of movie it can fit; I like the fact that Eastwood wasn't going for star power but more an ordinary neighborhood, so he threw a few kids a bone.

There are definately moments, though, where you become a little detached because of the support acting.
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Old 01-11-2009, 04:58 PM
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Pineapple Express

You know...it wasn't that bad. I was expecting the worst, but it turned out to be rather entertaining. Dumber than a sack of turkey shit, but in such a way that it kept me amused.

James Franco completely stole the show.


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Maybe it's because I'm an actor myself, but when I watch a film the #1 thing that can make it or break it for me are the performances. Where this one may be slightly lacking in a few areas, the actors here are utterly mindblowing: restrained, subtle, heartbreaking performances from all involved, especially Richard Jenkins and Haaz Sleiman.

The story revolves around a college professor working in Connecticut, who returns to his apartment in New York City to find an immigrant couple living in his home. The film charts their relationship with each other through happiness and extreme hardship, and more importantly shows Jenkins' character rediscover what it means to be alive.

I was blown away by this movie. Some of the most stunning performances ever put on screen...I can see a lot of people being turned off by the pacing (it's rather slow), but in my opinion it flowed perfectly.

Alky, _V_, Fortunato, Geddy, Austin...Hell, anyone around here that appreciates good performances: If you haven't seen this movie, pick it up immediately. You will not be disappointed.
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- aeon flux - wasnt bad .. flowed smoothly - expected worse

- ultraviolet - terrible. i could see what they were trying to do - but they failed.
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