Best non-horror flicks of 2013

[Ferox13]

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

Been looking forward to that one. I don't think Welsh's work has ever been effectively put the screen (The Acid House was pretty close) so I was expecting them to water it down a bit. Still will be checking it out anyways.

I think Train Spotting is an excellent movie but you are correct, the book is a very different beast. I wonder will Porno now go ahead now that Renton isn't so reluctant.

[Elvis_Christ]

Watched Gravity tonight and thought it was solid.

The Spectacular Now impressed me too. There's been a high caliber of teen/coming of age flicks recently... John Hughes would be proud.

Originally Posted by urgeok2

i dug them both but Elysuim was stronger - grittier.

Oblivion had its strengths though - it had some gorgeous visuals and was fun

Looked amazing and I did enjoy it but it was just a bit too goofy in parts.
I didn't mind After Earth either but a lot of people seemed to hate it. I caught it on a plane trip and it killed the time nicely enough. Pretty good year for Sci-Fi really.

Originally Posted by Ferox13

I think Train Spotting is an excellent movie but you are correct, the book is a very different beast. I wonder will Porno now go ahead now that Renton isn't so reluctant.

That flick captured the late 90s perfectly IMO. Nowhere near as twisted as the book kinda like American Psycho in that regard. Watered down and somewhat neutered but still managed to make a decent flick. I'd love to see Porno finally get the green light.

[Anthropophagus]

Originally Posted by urgeok2

I thought the Oldboy remake was great...

like Spike Lee or not..

i enjoyed The Counsellor as well

I totally refuse to even watch this.Oldboy is sacred to me and no poxy remake will tarnish that.

[urgeok2]

Originally Posted by Anthropophagus

I totally refuse to even watch this.Oldboy is sacred to me and no poxy remake will tarnish that.

thats what i said about Dawn of the Dead ..

when i found that i enjoyed that - i never crapped on a remake (or any film for that matter) without giving it a fair shake

[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by fortunato

Loved This Is The End too.

I missed a lot this year, but my favorites have been:

This Is The End
Captain Phillips
Spring Breakers
Blue Jasmine
The Act of Killing (best film of 2013)

I am so intrigued by The Act of Killing but I don't know if I can watch it. Would love to hear your reaction!

I'm also looking forward to seeing Blue Jasmine along with Short Term Twelve, Mud, and Inside Llewyn Davis.

What I saw and enjoyed (mostly echoing what's been said):

Spring Breakers (currently on Netflix Instant; can't wait to watch it again)
The World's End
Blackfish
Catching Fire
This Is The End

Honorable mention for Place Beyond the Pines.

[urgeok2]

I loved This is the End, but I didn't like The World's End at all..

except the last 5 minutes

[ChronoGrl]

I enjoyed it more after listening to a couple of my dorky Podcasts dissect it.

I am also looking forward to seeing American Hustle (hopefully Sunday!), Frozen, Don Jon, Her, and Prisoners.

[urgeok2]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

I enjoyed it more after listening to a couple of my dorky Podcasts dissect it.

he already did the loser who wouldn't grow up about 3 times now ..
I just couldn't get engaged. The very end was fun, I liked the post apocalyptic bit

[ChronoGrl]

Just watched Mud. Not my personal favorite of the year but it was a well-done movie and I can see why people like it.

[ChronoGrl]

American Hustle is now my favorite movie of the year. It was really brilliant. Definitely recommended.