What was the last movie you've seen?

[Blu]

Anyone interested in seeing Elysium? It's a film I'm looking forward to, as I enjoyed District 9. I enjoy Blomkamp's style of directing, that and he didn't oversaturate the narrative of District 9.

I (of course) didn't like District 9 (review at link above), but I am very interested in this one. Hoping it is better...

Your District 9 review was what sparked the memory that Blomkamp's new film comes out in August. And I can understand your frustration about the film, but I particularly enjoyed some of the social constructs and thematic elements that the film presented. For a sci-fi fan I believe you were right in a lot of areas, but it's still one of my favorite films in the past five years.

[Ack]

Anyone interested in seeing Elysium? It's a film I'm looking forward to, as I enjoyed District 9. I enjoy Blomkamp's style of directing, that and he didn't oversaturate the narrative of District 9.

I (of course) didn't like District 9 (review at link above), but I am very interested in this one. Hoping it is better...

Makes me wonder if Elysium should also be viewed through the lens of South African racial disparity, or if I should stick more to Matt Damon's social idealism for it.

[Luke]

Racketboy online movie screening? Netflix and skype? Does it rain in France?

[AppleQueso]

Racketboy online movie screening? Netflix and skype? Does it rain in France?

Heh, that sounds like fun.

[Luke]

Racketboy online movie screening? Netflix and skype? Does it rain in France?

Heh, that sounds like fun.

So far we have 2 in. Let's make it a baker's dozen shall we?

[AppleQueso]

For me it'd honestly juts depend on my schedule. So yeah we'll see depending on when exactly you guys decide to do this.

[dsheinem]

Racketboy online movie screening? Netflix and skype? Does it rain in France?

Heh, that sounds like fun.

So far we have 2 in. Let's make it a baker's dozen shall we?

So 13 people talking over a movie? No thanks.

[Jmustang1968]

Not true. I take much joy in pointing out the grievous faults in things people mistakenly love.

Your problem is that you need to lower your standards. Movies are supposed to suck and you need to find the hidden joy in the movie for yourself, on your own.

I feel like maybe I should resume doing movie reviews again so (especially newer) people can see what I do actually like and why. I removed the link from my sig some time ago when I stopped updating, but I do actually quite like a lot of films.

Ehh I think our movie tastes differ. This based off of our conversation about The Master and Thin Red Line.

Though I am also not a big Pixar or Disney film fan. Toy Story movies are pretty good, and I actually liked Brave more than I thought I would. I didnt care for Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, or Cars. I avoided WallE as it looked like it would just irritate me.

[mjmjr25]

Brave was excellent. Excellent.

My kids also love Monsters Inc. and i'm sure MU will not disappoint.

My kids also really liked Cars and Cars 2 - Cars 2 a bit more. Adults not loving highly successful kids movies is sorta like my 7yo saying, "Eh, Scarface was alright, but a little long wasn't it?"

Off Pixar for a moment - MegaMind is currently my kids "quotable" movie. 3 of them can recite it nearly verbatim.
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So, after Jason Statham in SAFE, we watched "Killer Elite" last night. I really enjoyed this one as well, very much a "Munich" feeling. Less action and more plot. Clive Owen and Statham were great as always. Deniro was solid, but not spectacular in his small role.

[Hobie-wan]

My kids also really liked Cars and Cars 2 - Cars 2 a bit more. Adults not loving highly successful kids movies is sorta like my 7yo saying, "Eh, Scarface was alright, but a little long wasn't it?"

I'm behind on watching Pixar movies so I can't comment on them, but that's the point. They made movies that appealed to both adults and kids. No longer appealing to both is a loss in quality. Think about it, how many shows did you like as a kid that are painful to watch now? Cartoons or live action.