Donnie Darko: I never really got the huge appeal that this movie got when it was released. It's quite good, but nowhere near the "life-changing experience" that so many people tried to make it out to be.[/QUOTE]

Changed my life cause i saw it on a shit load of mushrooms when it 1st came out. :eek: Stopped doing drugs the next morning......:confused:

Yeah I enjoyed it more than the first one - I was suprised it was a prequal to the Paul Bartel film not the recent Death Race....


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Changed my life cause i saw it on a shit load of mushrooms when it 1st came out. :eek: Stopped doing drugs the next morning......:confused:[/QUOTE]


Dude, have you ever watched Donnie Darko......... on weed?!!

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I need to go through this thread more often, need new movie to watch haha...

Seven
Pet Semetary
Zodiac
Inglorious Bastards
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Tremors
Inside

Yeh I dug those too especially Undisputed III.

The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009). This second installment of the Millennium Trilogy gets a lot of flack, most of which is unfair. It enjoys a new director, which seems a strange choice for a trilogy, but he pulls it off. Of course a new director is going to add a new feel to a trilogy, but many fans unfairly feel that such a change is bad. Huh? Is the new director suddenly to emulate, imitate, or even become someone else? Silliness. The Girl Who Played with Fire stands on its own. It answers many questions from its predecessor without giving up too much. Of course it is Noomi Rapace that owns this film, and probably the whole trilogy. She draws us in to her discomfiting world with an inappropriately attractive force born of emotional pain. Who could not root for such a convoluted character? Nyqvist, her polar compliment and ally, serves as an appropriate counterbalance to Noomi, and what could be a prosaic humdrum becomes a welcomed character that plays his cards above the board. The story unraveled with aplomb, and as the tension builds our hearts go out to the unlikely Gothic heroine. The direction and camera work did their magic without ostentation, allowing the story to unfold without much artistic interruption. The ending was nigh perfect. It came just as we expect the next exciting moment to erupt, earning our subscription to the last installment of the Millennium Trilogy.
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Waiting for Guffman

Never had a chance to catch this before. Hilarious. Laughed all the way through. Another Guest masterpiece.

The Book of Eli

The Prowler
It's Alive

Fuck yes. Amazing stuff.

Machete, Blu-Ray
Simply put, Exploitation at its finest. Cant wait for the next two.

Dead and Buried (1981). This creepy 80s horror is a sort of lost gem, in part due to some Chapter 11 shenanigans. Don't let its obscurity knock it off of your radar. As well, be careful of its reviews. Many people have this annoying inability to keep from spoiling the fun. The puissance of Dead and Buried is built on its atmosphere, that sort of "something is really wrong here but I can't quite put my finger on it" quality that propels it forward. It runs the gamut from being labeled as low key gore to a video nasty. The camera does not shy from brutality, but it is no video nasty. The characters mob together in fashioning a collective dread, one that is discomforting in its obscure origins. Amazingly, our protag gets away with his over the top acting; in fact, I was more than amused by it. The central focus, though, was on Jack Albertson's "Dobs," a character that was off kilter enough to leave the viewer wondering into which direction will he fall. The color of his tie and those bottle lens glasses were an apropos touch. The rest of the cast was sprinkled with some up and comers, the most notable being Robert Englund. The makeup effects were chilling fun, a tribute to the days before CGI. The cult-like following of this theater bomb is well-deserved; I'm in. Merci.
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The World is not Enough

Not the best one, is it?

1408: Theatrical Version: I saw the alternate version quite some time ago and honestly I thought the ending was a let down. It was a bit too "awwww, what a nice ending" for me because even though Enslin is dead, he's back with his daughter which he seemed to want all along. Hence, a "happy" ending. But then I saw that the theatrical version was on netflix and gave it a watch. This ending is far more effective if you ask me. It's far creepier and has no aspect of a nice ending to it at all.

Romper Stomper

2010: Moby Dick (2010)

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>>: D

Buio Omega aka Beyond the Darkness (1979)

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>>: B

Mississippi Burning (1988)

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An incredibly powerful masterpiece from Alan Parker for all time. What a cast & their performance with a magnificent level of film making & a gripping score! It's sad & shame that Academy failed to acknowledge it with their Best Picture award that time! Anyway, yesterday gave it watch again (after a very long time) before watching the recent Bollywood remake of it.

>>: A+

Lucio Fulci's Zombie. Shark vs. Zombie - now I've seen it all!

Damn. :(

That Dick cover looks so awsome.

You should give it a try then...who knows..you may like it.:)

I just might.

Coz that's one huge Dick.

and that already turned you on?:D

Horror movies doesn't turn me on. You're being nasty, Ros.

GET YOUR DICK OUTA THE GUTTER!!!

The Disappearance of Alice Creed: EXCELLENT

jaguar lives
phantom of the paradise

Walled In (2009)


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Fairly disappointed in this one (though, honestly, I'm not sure what I was expecting) - I think I can probably handle my critique in two nice, brief, bulleted lists.

Pros:

• Fantastic setting - Delightfully creepy house of horrors much like a living, breathing Pandora's box
• Some legitimately atmospheric scenes that made me jump
• Deborah Kara Unger plays a very believable, VERY creepy matron

Cons:

• Mischa Barton can't bloody act.
• While the setting is very very cool, it's a bit unbelievable
• An extension of the above, there's a lot in this movie, particularly in the final act, that makes it hard to suspend disbelief
• Mischa Barton can't bloody act.

While I think that this movie legitimately had quite a bit going for it, it ultimately wound up going in a direction that I found silly and unbelievable. Which is a shame because the creepy fortress that we find ourselves in is truly horrifying.

2/5


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Cronos (1993)


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Ok. I'm not sure whether or not I should take a crack at reviewing this film because, to be honest, I was really REALLY bored with it and I can't tell whether or not it was the movie or if it was the mood that I was in. I know for a fact that Psycho D loved this, and I do think that others like V, MissMacabre, Fortunato, and Roshiq, to name a few, will truly enjoy it, but I was bored, bored, booooooooooooored.

Here's some good news, though:

• Utterly fantastic and convincing acting. Federico Luppi is our superb tragic hero and Ron Perlman is a delightful over-the-top villain.
• Great direction - But that's not too surprising. It IS Guillermo del Toro that we're working with here.
• Interesting take on the Vampire/walking dead mythos

If you're looking for something that's different, character-driven, and is more of a drama than a horror movie, then this is your flick. I do think that a lot of people would enjoy it. I, personally, got bored. Therefore, I don't really think it would be fair of me to give it a star rating as I don't think I was really in the mood for it.


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Netherbeast Incorporated (2007)


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Ahhh. Netherbeast Incorporated is what I like to label a "Solid 3," meaning that it is a solid 3-Star movie. It's clever, well-acted, well-written, and definitely worth the hour and a half if you're looking for something to entertain you. Simple and subtle, it's just pure fun. Not anything that you NEED TO GO RUN OUT AND SEE, but if you and your beau are in for the evening and looking for a good little watch, this is your movie. It's cute, harmless, and fun. It won't blow your mind or anything, but it's a fun diversion.

3/5


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The Possession of David O'Reilly (2010)


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This is one of those films that has quite a bit going for it on the one hand, but on the other hand, the director makes some really odd choices that really make you wonder, "Did he mean to do that?" Plus, the suspend-your-disbelief factor really does run thin at certain parts.

The Pros

• Good acting
• Good direction, though at times it's a little odd (See 'Cons')
• There are some legitimately suspenseful and scary scenes

The Cons

• As I mentioned, the acting is very good. I am totally on board with the idea that David O'Reilly is being haunted. However, friend or not, I have NO idea why they just didn't ship him off to the loony bin...
• This movie, much like Paranormal Activity is the story of characters being haunted by demons. And, just like Paranormal Activity, I am increasingly annoyed with the fact that THEY WON'T LEAVE THE GODDAMN HOUSE. I mean, come on. You want to make me TRULY believe that these people are being haunted?! Get them out of the house and THEN attack 'em. Sigh.
• Inability to suspend disbelief - See points 1 and 2 above. If my friend came into my home like that, I would be quick to get him into a straight jacket and out of my happy little XBox-playing life
• The direction, while good at times, seems a bit over-ambitious and gets distracting - But not in a good way
• The writing - There is a whole character who is completely wasted. Which is a HUGE PROBLEM since there are THREE CHARACTERS. Lame.

Wow - So now that I've laid out the points like that, it makes the movie seem really bad. The fact is, I honestly enjoyed it. There were some fantastic visuals and truly scary parts. Just try not to let the nit-picking get to you, I guess.

3.5/5

I like Cronos a lot.

Quite forget about this one, need to give it a 2nd viewing asap.

Stone (2010)

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>>: B

Lunacy (2005)

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Wow! An insane portrayal of insanity that comes with little bit of Gothic & art house treatment & plenty of amazingly surreal stop motion animations! The movie's basic premise concerns how best to run a lunatic asylum…showcasing two approaches - absolute freedom versus control and punishment. And according to the Czech director Svankmajer, (who tells that at the very beginning of the film) there is a third way that manages to combine all the negative aspects of these two approaches and it is the reality we live in!
The animations cut in between scenes to help illustrate the progress of madness on screen. Crawling flesh or sometime as ‘meat puppets’, rolling eyeballs, tongues dancing in beer glasses…all in all wonderfully contributed to the grotesque, surreal & dark humor nature of the film.

Overall, a satirical and thought-provoking horror tale that I like to recommend here to PD, NE, EC, CG & V.

>>: A

Loved it! A must see for everyone here...

North Face (2008). Now this is a romance that I can recommend, a literal romancing of the stone, the love of mountaineering. Set in the era of the Nazi ascent, the political overtones are apparent but perfectly left in the backseat. This is an adventure without need of a soapbox. The story takes its time getting to the action, which is a good thing since the actual meat of this flick is as gripping an account as can be tolerated. Based on a true story, a few reviewers seem caught up with the accuracy of the events, thereby disallowing themselves from this movie's full enjoyment. Don't get caught up in their distractions and you'll savor the fullness of this harrowing German account of the pursuit of glory and nationalism. The story was invitingly believable; these were men driven by their passionate love of climbing. The stark contrast between climber and enthusiast is remarkably demonstrated with the film's acute sense in editing, bouncing us back and forth between the warm comfort of the lodge and the biting chill of the mountain. The score was appropriately supportive and foreboding. Of course a film like this must have epic cinematography, and this one does not let us down. The second half is stuffed with such breathtaking agitation that we are almost relieved when the camera goes back indoors. In the end, we are left with a discomfiting sense of relief that the affair is finally over, but we are in no way let down, just thankfully disburdened. Merci.
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Yeah, I can see how many would - I just don't think that I was in the mood for it. So I don't think I can give it a really fair review. I DO have a lot of positive things to say about it, though.



Ugh ugh ugggggggggggggggggggggh - I'm sorry, Roshiq, but I couldn't get very far through this one - I found it too self-indulgent and annoying. Really turned me off. And I turned IT off after about 20 minutes in...

What I wrote about it on Netflix (about a year ago):

The Horde (2009)


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Incredibly brutal and intense zombie seige film. Absolutely hard-hitting and nail-biting - Fantastic direction frames this extreme zombie film from France...

HOWEVER

Honestly, I didn't like any of the characters. Not a one. Not. A. Single. One. And not only do I not LIKE any of them, personally I couldn't identify with any of them either (I am neither a revenge-stricken policeman nor am I a Nigerian drug lord - Sorry, Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher). So, when it comes down to it, I honestly don't CARE if our little group of survivors live or not. I honestly don't. Which is a problem, especially when you are trying to really really get into the movie.

Because, let's face it - Outside of the poor choice in characters, the monsters themselves are pretty horrifying. Plus we have a literal Armageddon on our hands, billowing with glorious apocalyptic flames...

If you're looking for a kick-ass zombie action flick and little else, this is definitely your movie. There IS an utterly fantastic climactic showdown that I have to admit, DID cause my jaw to drop.

If, however, you can easily disengage from a horror film if you don't really care whether or not your main characters die, this may not be the film for you (then again, who knows - maybe the majority of the people who've seen the movie like the characters? Hmmm...)

Anyway - Good action flick. Disappointing character choices. Tough balance.

I'll give it a 3.5/5 as there is the possibility that I'd watch it again... Plus I really do think that a lot of people will dig this flick. So don't let my review scare you away. Go see it. Why not?

Hey, i thought Cronos was dull as well.


And Svankmajer...

Well, except for "Little Otik" that i admit was a pretty good little weird horror flick, i can't say i'm a fan. Seen "Alice" and "Faust" as well, and i found them both so damn surreal and weird it became annoying. "SAid the rabbit", pronounced SHUT THE FUCK UP, GIRL!!! :mad:

Die Hard with a Vengeance. Sigh...

House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects were the last ones I watched.

Ring master steps out and says "the elephants left town"
People jump and jive, but the clowns have stuck around
TV news and camera, there's choppers in the sky
Marines, police, reporters ask where, for and why
Pele yells, "We're outta here," Zina says, "Right on"
We're making moves and starting grooves before they knew we were gone
Jumped into the Chevy and headed for big lights
Wanna know the rest? Hey, buy the rights...

How bizarre
How bizarre, how bizarre

Ooh, baby...

It's making me crazy.

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Yeah, I did not dig Alice either - Honestly, I shut that one off, too. I thought it was pretentious and the cuts to her narration drove me bloody crazy. Would have been fine if it were a 10-minute short with the weird animation.

Haven't seen Little Otik, but I do want to.

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Inception (2010)


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Fantastic. I am kicking myself right now for watching this film on our shitty little bedroom television instead of seeing it in the theater because, quite frankly, this was an incredible movie. Nolan once again shows that he is capable of directing and creating a really believable and intense tale. I was completely mesmerized by this film from the art direction right down to the caliber of the actors - DiCaprio and Gordon-Levitt, and Cillian Murphy all on screen - Geez, it's a fangirl's wet dream.

My only issues with the movie is that there was some pretty annoying exposition that I think could have been visually revealed instead of slowly explained by DiCaprio as though he were teaching a retarded second grader the A B C's (I mean, COME ON - The movie takes place mostly in a DREAMSCAPE - Why do we need someone to TELL US WHAT IS GOING ON - SHOW US DAMNIT... In that regard, I am reminded of Shutter Island, which handled a similar reveal with art and beauty)... That and the movie took it self REALLY REALLY SERIOUSLY - I MEAN END OF THE WORLD SERIOUSLY - Which obviously is meant to build intensity and emotion, but still, there's a point where you're just being assaulted... Also, I'm not utterly convinced that I can take Ellen Page seriously as an actress, especially when he role is mostly to be a vehicle of exposition (for those of you who will bring up Hard Candy, YES, I thought she was incredible in that film - LEAVE ME ALONE)... But I guess weak writing isn't really her fault.

All and all, I am being incredibly nit-picky because, quite frankly, I thought this movie was great. It's one of those films that I left feeling as though I've been punched in the gut - In a good way... One of the best films of the year, which has me comparing it to my other two favorite films of the year, Black Swan and Shutter Island... All three of these movies make me want to shove them in the face of ney-sayers who claim that this has been a terrible year for movies. Watch those three and your mind will be changed very, very quickly.

HIGHLY recommended... If you have the chance at this point to see it in the theater, it is well, well worth it. If not, go with blu-ray, and not the crappy boob tube in your bedroom.

4.5/5

I loved Lunacy and as this is my first Svankmajer film, so very much looking forward to see his other films in future.


Scarecrows (1988)

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>>: B-

The Reef (2010)

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>>: B-

Well....
 

The one i saw yesterday was The Hamiltons, awesome movie. this was my second or third time seeing it.

"Firstborn" (1984) 8/10

What a good movie this was. And such good acting.
Corey Haims first appearance on screen and he was terreffic already then.

And on a side note. Probably the smallest role I've ever seen for Robert Downey Jr. But even then he had the ability to add some kind of eccentricity to his characters. Even to a part this small and insignificant.



"2010: Moby Dick" 6/10

Great title isn't it? Just.... great. Especially considering it was more a huge shark than a whale. But oh well.

The title also screams low budget. And it sure was. Bad CGI all the way through including the "monster". But i still give them credit for showing the monster right from the start instead of hiding it till the last minute, as the case was with the sleeping pill "The cavern". Made it much more entertaining to watch even tho it wasn't well made. :)

And speaking of wasn't-well-made. I have to mention the introduction of the heroine in the small motorboat. How can you fuck up a scene that much. Fírst of all, we see her take off her headphones 3 times within 10 seconds and after that, during the conversation with her co-worker, we repeatedly see her with the headphones around and off her neck. Who should be shot here, the editor or the director? Imbarrassing error.