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Post by mcr5137 on Nov 9, 2006 17:24:39 GMT
What movies have you all seen recently that you really enjoyed? Hubby and I saw "The Prestige" and "The Departed" last week and really liked them both! Some people are comparing Prestige to Illusionist and there certainly are common things about them, mostly the magic/illusion in the films. But they were very different too.
Illusionist is more of a love story and Presitge is more of a mystery, in my opinion. Both have twists and turns that have you wondering what is real and what isn't.
The Departed is a straight on Scorsese film! Very brutal, very real, very............well, Scorsese! DiCaprio and Damon both do a great job, but DiCaprio is amazing! I'm not a Nicholson fan, but he even did a credible job in this film. You aren't really sure who is on what side until the very end. And, of course, there has to be a bloodbath, because that's what Scorsese does.......but when you realize the whole story, you're a bit surprised, or at least I was.
Anyone else seen any good movies lately? Or what films are you really wanting to see?
Michelle
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Post by quoll on Nov 9, 2006 19:52:53 GMT
Last movie I saw was Step Up - a little dancing chick flick. Boooooooring!
The Departed is on my list to see shortly though.
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Post by mcr5137 on Nov 11, 2006 4:45:45 GMT
Ok, we went to see "Stranger Than Fiction" tonight, and, as Uke said, it is slow going, but I didn't find it boring at all. We all three liked it, which surprised me..........my 15 year old daughter loves sci-fi and scary films and hubby likes action and sci-fi.........but both of them really enjoyed this one. It was good to see Will Farrell NOT act so goofy!
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Post by friarpark225 on Nov 11, 2006 8:51:50 GMT
Last movie I saw was BORAT TERRIBLE  |
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Post by maxx02 on Nov 11, 2006 12:32:54 GMT
Last picture I saw was Women Talking Dirty. Interesting little picture made unique only by the fact that... well it wasn't unique, actually. Lovely views of Edinburgh. Lovely views of James Purefoy. Helena Bonham Carter doing what she does best when she isn't gliding around in a long dress.
At the theatre... hum, something recent too. You can see what sort of great impression it left on me. Ah! I know. The Prestige. I liked the Illusionist better and the only thing I really liked in that was Rufus.
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Post by mcr5137 on Nov 12, 2006 1:03:59 GMT
Last movie I saw was BORAT TERRIBLE I know probably a dozen people that have seen this and they all HATED it! I think I'll save my money! |
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Post by ukelelehip on Nov 12, 2006 5:21:49 GMT
I just came back from "A Good Year" and although Russell Crowe still isn't my cup of tea, Tom Hollander absolutely is. Tom, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways, luv!! I should add that Tommy is my Plan B should Plan A  fail so don't mind me if I prattle on about him. They allowed him to be cute in AGY so there's the two thumbs up from me.  |
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Post by friarpark225 on Nov 12, 2006 8:44:24 GMT
Last movie I saw was BORAT TERRIBLE I know probably a dozen people that have seen this and they all HATED it! I think I'll save my money! It was a little funny, thought there were A LOT of crude persuasive humor (which I was expecting), so if you're sensitive to insults DON'T SEE IT. There's also a good 15 straight minutes of male nudity (believe me, Borat's body is not something you want to see, or his assistant). Shiver. The horror!!! I had to put my sweatshirt over my face. |
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Post by britfan2 on Nov 14, 2006 17:57:22 GMT
The Departed is still my favorite so far. I saw The Queen & found it haunted me, & made me want to see it again. Good sign in my book. I saw Borat with my son this weekend & I am embarrassed to say I laughed my a...s off. I don't think there was a group that wasn't up for grabs.
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Post by ukelelehip on Nov 14, 2006 18:05:29 GMT
I saw BOBBY yesterday and thought it was quite good. Not all good (Ashton Kutcher anyone?) but overall it worked. I must say, well done to Emilio Estevez for having written and directed it.
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Post by mcr5137 on Nov 14, 2006 23:36:34 GMT
That hasn't opened here yet.........I haven't decided if I'm going to see it or just wait until it comes out to rent. I think it could be interesting..........thanks for giving your thoughts about it. I'm not sure when it will come out here, anyone know?
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Post by friarpark225 on Nov 15, 2006 16:42:43 GMT
The Departed is still my favorite so far. I saw The Queen & found it haunted me, & made me want to see it again. Good sign in my book. I saw Borat with my son this weekend & I am embarrassed to say I laughed my a...s off. I don't think there was a group that wasn't up for grabs. I really want to see THE QUEEN! It's not playing in any theaters nearby my college. I have to wait until my break to see it. Hopefully it's playing in a theater nearby home. *praying* |
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Post by friarpark225 on Nov 17, 2006 5:22:13 GMT
Talladega was hilarious...not so recent but oh well. Does anyone know when it comes out on DVD?
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Post by britfan2 on Nov 18, 2006 2:18:01 GMT
Saw Telladaga on the plane, so it probably will be released in a couple of weeks on dvd, since that is the way it seems to work.
Try to see The Queen if you can.
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Post by mcr5137 on Nov 26, 2006 0:10:43 GMT
We saw "Deck the Halls" yesterday........not my choice, it was my daughers' choice! I went in expecting to hate it, thinking it looked just beyond stupid........but it was really cute and quite funny! I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would! It's SO much better than Santa Clause 3!
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fail so don't mind me if I prattle on about him. They allowed him to be cute in AGY so there's the two thumbs up from me. 
