Originally posted by Spangle@Jul 3 2016, 08:38 AM


Eh, not for every movie, but definitely for ones that I am not loving. Watchmen was pretty good until they cut off the guy's arms. The ending being solely focused on sci-fi didn't make me change my mind though. The crime portion of it was far better.

And I can't win lol! Whenever I don't like a movie, everybody gets mad at me. When I like a movie and give it an 8, I get random jokes that I give everything an 8. Can't win lol. Do y'all at least like me posting these?

Yeah for sure. I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum as as you on most movies. I love the ultra violence because I think its comical, i love the vulgar language and other debauchery for the same reason. You find it to be more for shock value and to be edgy. I certainly respect your opinion and very few of your reviews have I found to be completely Wtf worthy but as we've said several times we just have different tastes. Tarentino is my favorite by far. While if I recall you think hes a great director but sometimes (most times tbh) goes too far to the point where it seems like its just unnecessary.

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Originally posted by Maxy@Jul 3 2016, 10:14 AM

Yeah for sure. I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum as as you on most movies. I love the ultra violence because I think its comical, i love the vulgar language and other debauchery for the same reason. You find it to be more for shock value and to be edgy. I certainly respect your opinion and very few of your reviews have I found to be completely Wtf worthy but as we've said several times we just have different tastes. Tarentino is my favorite by far. While if I recall you think hes a great director but sometimes (most times tbh) goes too far to the point where it seems like its just unnecessary.

That's fair for sure. He can go over the top (Hateful 8 in spots) but I do like all of his movies. His violence bothers me very little usually because it's so stylish. It is not gratuitous because, as you mentioned, is almost cartoonish or comical.

Spangs acting like he doesn't know who Andre Drummond is )

"LeBron James...who's he??? Oh sorry I don't watch NBA."

Originally posted by GroupMeIsKindOfOkay@Jul 3 2016, 12:02 PM
Spangs acting like he doesn't know who Andre Drummond is )

"LeBron James...who's he??? Oh sorry I don't watch NBA."

No I actually don't know. I only watch college. Might've forgotten who he is, but without searching it, he doesn't ring a bell. Is he really that good though? I doubt he's as good as LeBron.

Originally posted by Spangle@Jul 3 2016, 11:07 AM


No I actually don't know. I only watch college. Might've forgotten who he is, but without searching it, he doesn't ring a bell. Is he really that good though? I doubt he's as good as LeBron.

He was a big man from UCONN that was drafted high and you claimed to be the next Hasheem Thabeet.
You know who he is

Originally posted by GroupMeIsKindOfOkay@Jul 3 2016, 12:09 PM

He was a big man from UCONN that was drafted high and you claimed to be the next Hasheem Thabeet.
You know who he is

That's possible. I don't remember just like I don't remember who he is. Not lying.

5/10 - I may have seen this one before. I am not really sure. Bits and pieces seemed familiar, but that could just be because the film is so generic. The Next Three Days is thrilling and entertaining, but far too outlandish and typical to be anything but average. This is quite distressing, given that it was directed by Paul Haggis and starred Russell Crowe and Elisabeth Banks. With two good leads and a talented director, it is correct to hope for a better than average and generic film. It can certainly entertain and it is fun to watch the film unfold, so it delivers that entertainment value for sure, but it never aspires to be more than a run-of-the-mill thriller. Even worse, it is shot like an episode of some bad cop show. The Next Three Days may or may not have been a movie I had seen before today. I cannot really remember. Sadly, however, it is so generic that this feeling of deja vu may simply be due to that.



9/10 - The Big Sleep is an absolute gem. Featuring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, the film has two leads with perfect chemistry. The film is perfectly written with a smart and witty sense of humor that can be found throughout the film. The crime element here is well developed and incredibly engaging. Often times with these older films, they can kind of drag at times. However, The Big Sleep certainly never does. Instead, from beginning to end, it is thoroughly entertaining due to the great blend of comedy with the more straight forward noir plot. It is not hard to see why The Big Sleep is such a classic. Funny, charming, mysterious, and thrilling, The Big Sleep is timeless.



8/10 - Slow burning and purposefully paced, The Ghost Writer is the kind of thriller that is certainly not for everyone. However, it was definitely up my alley. Smart and wisely crafted, The Ghost Writer is yet another impressive entry into Roman Polanski's filmography. Say what you want about the man, but the filmmaker is brilliant. The film is, again, slow but never boring. Instead, it entertains and keeps you on edge waiting to see how the clues will all come together in this politically-based story. Ewan McGregor turns in a very good performance as the unwitting ghostwriter for a former British Prime Minister played by Pierce Brosnan. In that role, Brosnan is cool, calculating, and deeply mysterious, which expertly captures the very essence of this politician shrouded in controversy. Even better, The Ghost Writer is not your typical modern thriller and instead shows Polanski's trademark of despair and deeply unsatisfying conclusions which, to me, is far more realistic. Once more, Roman Polanski showcases why he is such a revered filmmaker inspite of his personal sins. The Ghost Writer is a smart, well crafted thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what twist and turn comes next.



8/10 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail is absolutely hysterical. Off-the-wall, nonsensical, and just downright weird, Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a true classic of comedy. The film is tough to make heads or tails of, due to its sheer randomness and irreverence is really, really, funny. The acting, as always with the group, is solid but certainly not the focus. Instead, the acid-influenced and weird happenings to be found in the writing, as well as the constant visual gags and subtle jokes, off-set by the more straightforward ones, are phenomenal. The film is very well-written and knows what it does well and keeps the jokes coming throughout the film. Overall, King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail is a riot.



8/10 - The Devil Wears Prada is a chick flick through and through. It is not extraordinary. The story is nothing revolutionary. Yet, I really liked it. The Devil Wears Prada may not be transcendental, but is incredibly well acted and very well-written. Meryl Streep is phenomenal and both Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt are very good alongside her. Stanley Tucci is also great in this film. The writing is very strong with each character not being solely good or bad, instead they are real human beings. Multi-dimensional and hard to put in a single box, the characters here act, walk, and talk like real humans, which is very hard to find nowadays. Additionally, the film just works. An interesting look at the inner workings of the fashion industry, a story of entering the workforce, and a story of trying to find the work/life balance, The Devil Wears Prada is very informative on all of those fronts. Even then, it also manages to be romantic and incredibly funny at times. All of these join together to make The Devil Wears Prada quite girly, sure, but also endlessly watchable and enjoyable.



7/10 - I typically detest films like Kick-Ass. Yet, here I am. I actually quite enjoyed Kick-Ass. It is funny, thrilling, and thoroughly entertaining. It is truly infectiously fun. Chloe Grace Moretz certainly steals the show as the 11-year old assassin Hit Girl who kicks major ass. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is also solid in the lead role and does a fine job, though Moretz certainly hints at her future potential as a great actress in this role. Fun, well paced, and actually quite well written, Kick-Ass may be a little skin deep and may indulge in gratuitous violence and silly, over-the-top moments a little too often, but it is hard to resist its charms. Plus, who does not appreciate a film with Nicolas Cage that can actually be labelled as "good"? Overall, Kick-Ass is just as silly and dumb as you may think, but it works thanks to stylish direction from Matthew Vaughn and a unique approach to the superhero genre.



7/10 - Loud, dumb, and a testosterone fueled excuse to see Arnold Schwarzenegger flex, Predator is a classic in the action sci-fi genre with blends of horror. Exciting, fun, and wholly thrilling, Predator actually works quite well. The character development is, in a word, poor. However, the action more than makes up for it with the quite pacing and sheer watchability overcoming many of the film's technical faults. The look of the creature and the special effects are quite dated by now. However, even those are no match for this classic piece of 1980s action cheese with the picture of masculinity Arnold Schwarzenegger standing tall and flexing to fight this predator. Overall, Predator hunts and kills its prey with ease and entertains with similar ease.



5/10 - Burnt has a few problems that really derail the proceedings. Though Bradley Cooper is a powerhouse in the lead role and the film features an insane supporting cast that includes Daniel Bruhl, Sienna Miller, Matthew Rhys, and Alicia Vikander, the film's writing simply does not meet the talent of its actors. Though Steven Knight is typically a good writer, Burnt's script is not quite there. Overly predictable, you can quite easily guess how things turn out and, even worse, the film never gets us to like the protagonist. An insufferable jerk from beginning to end, our antihero type character is solely anti and never hero. That said, it is well directed by John Wells. With good pacing, good acting, and good timing for dramatic and comedic moments, the film does entertain. Unfortunately, it is far too typical and presents an unappetizing look at the culinary industry.



8/10 - For me, The Bourne Ultimatum is the best film in the original Bourne trilogy. While the shaky cam can certainly be a bit too much at times, the film is just so well done otherwise that it is impossible to ignore. Matt Damon turns in a traditionally top-notch performance in his famed role as CIA assassin Jason Bourne. However, the direction from Paul Greengrass is what takes centerstage. Well paced, thrilling, and well told the film is never hard to follow, which is impressive. For many action spy films, the number of moving parts can become truly overwhelming. Under Greengrass' assured direction, however, this is never a problem. Instead, the story is coherent and truly entertaining. As with the other Bourne films, the action is stylish and well choreographed and firmly establishes Mr. Bourne as a man you do not want to encounter. Overall, The Bourne Ultimatum is a thrilling and brilliantly executed film that improves upon its predecessors in the Bourne trilogy.



8/10 - The Apartment is definitely a classic. Cute, charming, and definitely an honest take on the business world, The Apartment is a touch dated now since it came out in 1960, but its charms are irresistible. Jack Lemmon is great in the lead role and has good chemistry with Shirley MacLaine in this story of a man who lets his bosses use his apartment for trysts to try and advance in the company. As one of those bosses, Fred McMurray is great. This is my first film directed by Billy Wilder and I cannot wait to explore more, because this one was very well done and incredibly well acted. It does slack off at times, but picks right back up and gets back to work. Overall, it is not hard to see why The Apartment is a classic.



7/10 - It is hard to believe that David Lynch actually directed this one. Oddly enough though, it does have the look and feel of a Lynch film, even if it not as odd and flat out disturbing as his films typically are. Decidedly American, The Straight Story is a sweet and sentimental tale of a man who travels 240 miles on a lawn mower to visit his brother who is suffering from a stroke. With a great performance from Richard Farnsworth, The Straight Story is moving and incredibly entertaining, especially as the man visits a nice collection of characters whilst traveling. The cinematography is phenomenal, as are the mise en scene and score. The only problems I have with The Straight Story are the occasionally too slow pacing that bores more than entertains and, even worse, Sissy Spacek. I get that her character has a mental disability, but her performance is awful anyways. She is typically bad, but she outdid herself here with a career-worst performance. Wow is she awful. I could never understand what she said, regardless of her speech impediment. Annoying stuff. Overall, The Straight Story is a good and truly unique film from David Lynch that finds entertainment and beauty in such a simple premise.

7/10 - Lush and beautiful, Empire of the Sun is a very good coming of age film and tale on the loss of innocence during war times. With a fantastic performance from a young Christian Bale, the film also sports phenomenal cinematography and strong writing that really make for a solid film. That said, the film is held back from being truly great by a few things. As the film is told from Bale's perspective and he is a child, obviously things can become unclear. In terms of a film, this can be a bit annoying as you feel as though you never really receive the film picture or scope of the proceedings. Additionally, the film can be quite slow. I have no problem with slow films, but there were a few times of this 150 minute runtime that the film did drag. This happens enough to hamper the film a bit. Fortunately though, Empire of the Sun is lovingly crafted and a thoroughly well made war film. Even if it does slack at times, it still more than accomplishes its goal and is a really moving look at WWII and is particularly compassionate towards the Japanese, which is a nice touch.



8/10 - Ed Wood is a Tim Burton film, through and through. Odd, unique, and truly off-the-wall, Ed Wood is a sympathetic, funny, and depressing biopic on the delusional and deeply troubled director of the same name. An at times tragic picture, Tim Burton lovingly crafts this biopic that shows influence from Wood's odd and indiosyncratic "style". The film is just as odd and truly all over the place as I imagine his films were and it just feels right. The film can feel a bit distant, but that said, it does paint a good picture of Wood and is incredibly sympathetic towards his delusion and while it is a comedy at times, the film can be pure drama and tragedy as you watch him fail. Ed Wood is a very funny film at times with some seriously laugh out loud moments and the film does a good job balancing this with drama and Wood's story. Johnny Depp also just happens to be brilliant as Wood, both in light and dark moments. Overall, Tim Burton's weirdo biopic on this weirdo man is a gem.



6/10 - Big fan of the Coen Brothers, but I was just not feeling this one. It simply felt too off for me. Their humor is quirky, but it usually works for me and far too many jokes fell flat. The deadpan comedy worked for the most part, but just not enough. Plus, this one was just constantly feeling like a film I would appreciate more if I were Jewish. It felt like I was constantly on the outside looking in and everybody behind the cameras kept dying of laughter and I had no idea why they kept laughing. A Serious Man, as a drama, works very well and is a very interesting take on the expectations of life, being in a downward spiral, and on the book of Job. From a religious aspect, it is very sound and an interesting take on what is expected of believers, especially when things do not work out. Sadly, it feels too distant and almost incomplete (though all their films do....to varying effectiveness) to be truly effective. A Serious Man had high expectations from me, but it fell short.



6/10 - The Candidate is a fine film, just not one that feels fully complete. Practically shot documentary-style, The Candidate features a stirring lead performance from Robert Redford as an honest, well meaning political candidate who has no chance to win, so who cares what he says? The film may be fourty years old, but obviously applies heavily to today and is more than worth a watch if you enjoy political films or ones that satirize them. The film can become quite claustrophobic and chaotic at times, which for me, resulted in the sound being so hard to hear it was grating. Not sure if it was the stream or what, but anyways, the film does a good job creating tension through that as you feel the walls closing in around our candidate. The film can also be quite funny at times, but again, these do not amount to as good of a film as it could have been because it simply felt far too distant and practically incomplete. That said, I did enjoy The Candidate, even if it did not live up to my expectations.



8/10 - From the wild and wacky mind of Tim Burton comes Edward Scissorhands, a tragic and charming look at a man with scissors for hands. A film that only Burton could make, his direction is as sound as usual and he manages to evoke considerable sympathy for this tragic figure who is, otherwise, a normal man but cursed to live his days with scissors as hands. Johnny Depp does a great job bringing this man to life and brings a certain tenderness and has fantastic chemistry with Winona Ryder when it comes to the romantic element of the film. The writing is incredibly strong and, together with Burton's direction, keeps this one reined in and keeps it from getting out of control when it easily could have with such a crazy premise. The characters are well developed and truly multi-dimensional. Edward Scissorhands' portrayal of suburban life also feels delightfully and quintessentially late 80s, early 90s and really serves as a perfect backdrop for the introduction of such a weird and unique person. Though I may be one of the few to have never seen Edward Scissorhands, it is truly timeless and will live on for a long, long time due to its fairy tale and thematic elements that really are universal and its ability to be both unique, yet incredibly stirring, tragic, and moving. This one is Tim Burton at his very finest.



8/10 - Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly incredible film. I have never see any other Planet of the Apes films, but Rise was out of this world surprising to me. I never expected to like this film as much as I did, but this is what a blockbuster needs to be. Smart, well made, epic, and a true feast for the eyes, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a thrilling and stirring opening to this new take on the much discussed franchise. The ape characters, namely Caesar, are incredible. They are so well developed, regardless of their status as mute for the most part, it is impeccable. These apes are practically human with the amount of emotional depth and complexity they exhibit. The film does a great job expressing their emotions in a very human way to ensure our sympathies lie with them and the film does a great job using their body language for them to emote and express themselves. In terms of the special effects, wow. I was blown away by these special effects, especially in the battle sequence, which was not just visual effect eye candy, but also incredibly well choreographed and well shot. The entire film, however, is really well shot with special emphasis on the closing establishing shot with them looking over the world from the trees, which is such a well crafted shot it is mind boggling. The score in that scene is also fantastic, though is very good throughout. The direction from Rupert Wyatt is inspired and the film is properly epic and everything expected of a blockbuster, just minus the mindless part that typically accompanies it. Instead, he blends great set pieces with heady ideas about the ethics behind medical testing on apes, the treatment of animals in zoos, and on the way we treat those we deem less intelligent than ourselves. The film is a brilliant opening to this series that leaves me dying to watch the next installment and blew away my initial expectations of a popcorn movie. Rise of the Planet of the Apes is a truly remarkable film.



7/10 - Little Shop of Horrors is an incredibly 80s film. From the campy approach to everything and the cheesy special effects, Little Shop of Horrors not only embodies its 1960s setting, but also its status as a film in the 1980s. This element is bolstered by Rick Moranis, who is the quintessential awkward lead in many a 1980s comedy. Here, Moranis is charming as always as a clumsy, awkward, and unfortunate man who winds up getting tasked with caring for this murderous plant. The music and singing here are very good and the story, though simple, is nice and light which serves as a good backdrop for the comedy here. On that note, the film is hysterical at times, but consistently provides funny moments, which is all you can really ask of a comedy. With good music, an interesting premise, and consistent comedy, Little Shop of Horrors hits all of its marks.



7/10 - I really like Guillermo del Toro and this one is no exception. While a lesser work of his, Pacific Rim is a decidedly fun, action-packed, and well thought out monster/alien invasion kind of film. With fantastic special effects and impeccable creature design, as well as robot design, Pacific Rim is an impressively crafted film. At every turn, the effects never ceased to impress me and really was a treat to watch. The film had to have been truly impressive in 3D. That said, the film does have problems. It can be a little over-the-top and the script is sketchy at best. Some of it is well-written, but far too many of them was just not well done. Charlie Day's character can be quite annoying, largely because Day has no sense of nuance and has an annoying voice in his own right, but here, it is not reigned in. Plus, it feels totally out of place in a film that is otherwise quite serious. If it were a comedy, Charlie Day would have been appropriate pick, but not here. The acting is fine, though can be a little hammy at times and I would certainly stop short of calling it good. Fortunately, the film is fun, has an important message of togetherness to communicate, and has truly incredible special effects. Far from perfect, Pacific Rim is still a fun summer romp.



8/10 - I really, really enjoyed Ghostbusters. It is not some brilliant film, but it is a great comedy. With very good comedic writing, Ghostbusters is funny from beginning to end and truly never lets up. Heck, I was laughing even during the credits and the post credits scene. The film is funny, through and through. The girls have great chemistry with one another and Kate McKinnon particularly is fantastic. Leslie Jones is no slouch, however, and is fantastic. I had low expectations for her since she is hit-and-miss for me, but she was phenomenally funny. All four have great timing, though they all kind of get overshadowed by Chris Hemsworth. His turn as the dumb bimbo of an assistant is terrific. Every word he says is hysterical and never failed to make me laugh. I was rolling in my chair with how funny some of it was. This film is a true joy to experience and is thoroughly funny. On top of this, the special effects were great. The ghost design was scary and light, while also looking quite cool. The gags with ghosts were also solid and very funny (especially during the final battle sequence). Additionally, I saw it in 3D and the 3D was fantastic. I rarely love 3D and think it makes a difference, but it absolutely was the case here. The 3D was great and, on one occasion, made me jump so bad. In short, I loved this. It was a great experience and it is sad that people were predetermined to hate it because it "is ruining their childhood" or is "anti-man, Paul Feig hates men and I hate feminism ahhh". Idiots. There are legitimate problems with the film, but few negative reviews actually rely on these and instead rely on perceived insults to men, none of which is the case. The villain is poorly done and the plot is certainly not fantastic, but neither really matter to me, because it is a comedy. It is supposed to be fun and boy oh boy is it ever fun. Go see Ghostbusters.

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LOL! Some dude was so pissed I gave Ghostbusters a positive review, they went through and marked some of my reviews as unhelpful.

Anybody else see Ghostbusters yet?

Big update this time since I didn't last week...



8/10 - It is tough to watch Jaws for the first time in 2016, I admit. Yet, it is still a great film. It has become a little dated, has been copied to a great extent since its release, and has become some quotable it has practically spoiled the film for first time viewers. Yet, it is still great. This is truly a testament to the film's quality and its ability to entertain to this day. A film that really ushered in the era of blockbusters, Jaws is still near the very top when considering the quality of summer blockbuster fare. The acting is solid, the story is engrossing, and the film never ceases to thrill and create scares thanks to a phenomenal score from John Williams and great direction from Steven Spielberg. Jaws is a classic, through and through. It may be a bit dated now, but its entertainment value shows no wear and tear at all.



9/10 - Lone Star is an absolutely brilliant film that totally snuck up on me. I expected your typical crime mystery film, but I did not get that. Instead, I get a beautiful film that examines divisions, parental relationships, and the complexity of the individual. Incredibly written and directed by John Sayles, Lone Star is poetry in motion with numerous intertwining subplots that all connect and unite at one point: the death of the old sheriff. This death reveals many things and leads to changes for the town residents who must solve the mysteries of the past to fix themselves. With a terrific leading performance from Chris Cooper, the film has an incredibly strong supporting cast that really add to the feel of this Texas border town. Lone Star is so poetic and cinematic that even its setting reveals more of the film's thematic elements and really plays into what the film is attempting to communicate. Overall, Lone Star is far more than a crime film. Instead, it is a brilliantly poetic and moving examination of life, the past, and the future.

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8/10 - The Man Who Knew Too Much may not be as acclaimed historically as other Alfred Hitchcock films, but it certainly should be. Masterfully made and incredibly engrossing, The Man Who Knew Too Much features all of the master director's trademarks while also showing his mastery of the thriller genre. Never failing to create suspense and thrills as you watch the story unfold, the film really wraps you into the proceedings and keeps you invested in the outcome. Honestly, nobody does thrillers and suspense like Hitchcock.



9/10 - Slumdog Millionaire is an incredible film from director Danny Boyle. A sprawling look at a boy going from rags to riches from the slums to the a popular game show, Slumdog Millionaire is heartbreaking and revolutionary. It not just entertains, but moves and tells a phenomenal story of this young man's life and how he became he who is and how he got into the position he is now. Dev Patel does not have to do much as much of the film is told through flashback, but he does do a good job, as does the rest of the cast. The film can be incredibly hard to watch at times, but it shoulders those scenes with fun and endearing moments that really reveal the character of this man. Also standing as an epic romance type of film, it does become unbelievable at times, but ma oh man if this one is not heartwarming, then what is? This is powerhouse of a film from director Danny Boyle that will make you think, will make you cry, and will make you laugh. What else can you ask for?



8/10 - Blue Jasmine is an absolutely beautiful film from director Woody Allen. Standing amongst his best work undoubtedly, Blue Jasmine really hit home at times and was an incredibly moving film. Cate Blanchett was absolutely stunning here, as were Sally Hawkins and Bobby Cannavale. All of them really outdid themselves and turned in phenomenal performances. As with all Allen films, it is more-or-less a slice of life kind of film, so it will only appeal to you if that is up your alley. Fortunately, for me, it is. I am fine with not being told everything and not getting all the answers in return for fantastic characters. Blue Jasmine delivers that in spades with real human beings left-and-right who are multi-dimensional and, as a result, their problems become endlessly relatable and touching. Blue Jasmine is a film that could very reasonably cause the tears to flow. Overall, this character-driven comedy-drama is a force to be reckoned with.



8/10 - A Time to Kill may be quite typical in spots, it is also an incredibly well crafted and great film at others. In particular, the writing is spectacular, particularly at the end with Matthew McConaughey's final monologue. Passionate and beautiful, the writing in that scene really sweeps you up and elevates the whole picture. Additionally, the film manages to thrill at all turns as you attempt to figure out what the jury will decide in this landmark and racially divisive case. Can a black man receive a fair trial in Mississippi? Should he be guilty regardless? A morally difficult film about vigiliantism, the film can be quite one sided and not all of the characters are well put together, but the acting and dialogue more than fix these problems. McConaughey is terrific and Samuel L. Jackson is great with a passionate and typically fiery performance as the father who exacted revenge on the men who raped his daughter. A tough watch at times, A Time to Kill showcases how the courtroom drama type of film can be done right and can be incredibly thrilling and thought provoking. Though typical, A Time to Kill has more than enough going for it to overcome those problems.



8/10 - These new age Planet of the Apes films continue to deeply impress with me with equal parts brawn, brain, and beauty. Smart and impeccably well crafted, this installment's first half is a little weak at times, but the second half is unmatched in recent times from war films. Honestly, this and its first installment have to be some of the best war films of this decade and up there for this century as a whole. Director Matt Reeves picks up where Rupert Wyatt left off with a beautifully poetic and stunningly crafted film about Caesar and the apes. Mirroring foreign politics on the brink of war in real life, all of those same problems and confusions are represented here with a deeply human and moving film the result. Neither side is good, neither side is bad. Instead, it is one big shade of gray with plenty of confusion on both sides. The cinematography and score are once more incredible. The special effects are fantastic and the fight choreography incredibly impressive. Many modern day blockbusters lack weight and an air of importance and "epicness". This one has it all in spades with a truly incredible film that packs a true emotional punch due to the trauma that can come from misunderstandings. Once again, the modern day Planet of the Apes delivers.



8/10 - A sweet and melodic film, An Education is endlessly charming film that accurately captures the angst and desire to grow older over night held by many a teenager. Romantic, heartbreaking, and endlessly relatable, An Education rides on a stellar performance from Carey Mulligan who is positively magnetic in the lead role and has delicious chemistry with Peter Sarsgaard. As a romance between an older man and a teenager, the film really feels authentic with the right amount of charisma and energy brought by Sarsgaard, as well as the proper amount of mystery and intrigue surrounding him and his work. As with all of his films, Nick Hornby crafts realistic characters and creates a film that is endlessly watchable and pleasant and wholly character driven. Romantic, relatable, and delightful, An Education is a coming of age film for the misunderstood, the rebellious, and those who are old souls trapped in young bodies.



6/10 - Dogma can be really, really stupid. It can also be very, very funny. It can also be very, very thought provoking and interesting when it comes to religion. It can also be all over-the-map. Actually, it's just all over-the-map. A smattering of humor, philosophy, and silly Kevin Smith antics, Dogma is Kevin Smith at his most Kevin Smith. Rife with sexual jokes, immature humor, Jay and Silent Bob antics, and interesting takes on life, Dogma is simply too inconsistent. As a comedy, it can be really funny, just not often enough. Far too many jokes are either too over-the-top or just not funny enough. Fortunately, the funny outnumber the unfunny, but the unfunny still take a noticeable place in the film. The acting is poor at times, though solid at others. The religious content is interesting at times, but just plain dumb at others. Essentially what I am saying is that Dogma is highly inconsistent on all fronts. If it had more of the good and less of the bad, it would be better. If only there was one less monster made of poop or if the logic in the film had continuity, or if the plot had continuity or if the logic had continuity, Dogma would be a solid film. As it stands, it is the remains of what could have been and even then, it is entertaining and well worth a watch.



6/10 - Nothing but the Truth is a decidedly captivating film with a killer lead performance from Kate Beckinsale, but as it reveals more and more about itself, the worse you begin to look at the film. While not inherently bad, it does wind up being nothing more than slightly above average due to the ending. One part political thriller, one part journalistic thriller, and another part prison drama, Nothing but the Truth is a film that really makes you think and makes you question how you would respond to the same situation. It is taut and well crafted, thrilling you to the very end as you wait to see how the twists and turns play out. Unfortunately, the pay-off is beyond dumb and makes you realize the entire internal debate you had about character motivations was a waste of your time. This is highly unfortunate, but luckily, the proceeding hour and a half is quite good and really engaging, so I can overlook a terrible ending slightly.



8/10 - About Schmidt is a terrific film with a killer lead performance from Jack Nicholson. As with all of Alexander Payne's films, this one is one that really resonates with the human condition. A film about aging and loss, About Schmidt is truly beautiful at times in his musings on life and also quite funny at times, as is typical with Payne's works. Well-written and well crafted, this melancholy little comedy-drama has a unique approach to its topic that separates it from similar films, while also never becoming boring. Excellently paced, I thought it was possible it could slack of at times, but it luckily never did and kept the feels and laughs coming from beginning to end. Overall, About Schmidt is yet another great addition to Payne's filmography.



7/10 - Certainly a unique and interesting film, The Purple Rose of Cairo features a terrific performance from Jeff Daniels and Mia Farrow, who have terrific chemistry with one another. Strongly written, lively, funny, and enjoyable, Woody Allen is as good as ever in this film as writer/director. However, the film feels incredibly slight. It just feels like a diversion more than anything else, instead of a truly engaging Woody Allen film. This may be because it is so short at just an hour and twenty minutes. It does not get a chance to really sink too deeply into its characters and is quite skin deep in its characterizations. Though that portion is well done, I do wish it was longer and allowed me to follow these characters longer to truly figure out more than one-dimension of them. That said, this film is enjoyable and incredibly well done. Often cited as one of his best films, I do not necessarily agree, though I do really like the film.



6/10 - Beasts of the Southern Wild is a very, very interesting film. It can be great and powerful, but it can also be incredibly meandering and overly confusing. For the most part, these elements are divided between the two halves of the film. The first half is slow, unfocused, and hard to grasp. The second half is powerful, down to earth, and a moving look at this girl in her crazy town. Though the townsfolk can be deeply annoying and overtly alcoholic, their encounters are still unique and crazy enough to be oddly endearing. Quvenzhané Wallis made me want to smack her at times for being so damn annoying, but at other times, she was a brilliant actress with incredible nuance. There is a happy medium somewhere, but luckily, her performance was still quite good, even if annoying at times. The film is an interesting blend of fantasy and drama, while being set in post-Katrina Louisiana that is still under constant threat of hurricanes. Sadly, the film's unwillingness to teach the audience about its setting and its characters beyond little exposition is really unfortunate and holds the film back.



8/10 - Woody Allen is at his most neurotic and chaotic in Manhattan Murder Mystery with a fast paced, witty, and incredibly engaging crime mystery. Though the film's plot can be quite straight forward and require some logical leaps, it does demonstrate Allen's adeptness while working in the crime-comedy genre. The film is even quite thrilling at times as the characters put themselves in peril at the sake of the mystery. Though there are little stakes as it is a comedy, these moments do provide thrills. Additionally, is quite good, especially from Alan Alda and Diane Keaton. Both are great in this witty detective-type film that also exists as an interesting commentary on romance and marriage as you age. Overall, this is a well nuanced and smart film from Woody Allen.



9/10 - "Pues cuando ardió la pérdida, reverdecieron sus maizales", which translates to "For when the loss burned, their cornfields became green again" is the perfect dedication for this beautifully moving look at death and its effects on three previously unconnected people. From the masterful mind of Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, this phenomenal film may truly be his magnum opus. A poetic and stirring look at death with truly breathtaking performances from Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, and Benicio del Toro, this film brought me to tears so many times, I lost count. The non-linear narrative can be a bit of a challenge, but when you see the whole thing, the power of it all truly brings you to your knees. The characters are brilliantly developed and express emotions and pain the way a real person would. Their writing is so strong that their pain becomes your pain as the film invokes a consistent feeling of empathy for all three of the characters, regardless of their transgressions and personal faults. 21 Grams is a stunning work that will leave you in ruins.



7/10 - Brothers is an emotionally stirring film that really packs a punch when it comes to its examination of PTSD and war. Certainly not pro-military, Brothers thankfully does not go rah rah when it comes to America, instead showcasing how everyone is not necessarily a hero, because you never know what they went through. Even if you think they are, they may vehemently disagree. It's all relative. As someone who is very skeptical when it comes to the military, I greatly appreciated this element. That said, I am not sure I am buying Tobey Maguire as a tough as nails major with his whiny voice. Fortunately, Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman are good enough to overcome that miscasting and really do fit their roles, but the writing is never quite satisfying. Though the story is well told, the film feels too short and the characters not nearly well fleshed out enough, with very little in the way of character development. Gyllenhaal's character completes a 180 without reason and very little explanation as to how, which is problematic. That said, the film's power and sharp acting performances from Gyllenhaal and Portman elevate Brothers into a more than satisfactory look at the darkside of war.



4/10 - Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a film that thinks so little of its audience, it has a narrator that explains every character action and motivation to you, in order for you to be able to understand its high brow philosophizing on love and its unattainable nature. Set in Europe, the film has a real stuffy feel and though it attempts to showcase the pretentiousness of its characters at times, the film itself winds up having this air of self-importance. Unfunny and lacking any sense of charm, the film has awful character development for a Woody Allen film, largely due to the horrendous decision to rely so much on a narrator. The result of the narrator is a truly stunted story that turns the film into a vignette of loosely connected scenes that somehow advance some sort of plot that the audience could care less about, due to the film's unwillingness to let us in. A misfire from Woody Allen, Vicky Cristina Barcelona is evidence that he needs to focus more on actual comedies instead of stuffy attempts at European romantic drama art films.



3/10 - I like George Clooney, but Leatherheads sucks. The story is horribly written, the characters are one-dimensional stereotypes, and the film is too torn between being a cliche sports film or a cliche rom-com. However, the worst part of all that is the story. Just dumb and it never worked. It felt like an entirely dull experience that just never clicked or could get out of its own way. The jokes all fall flat and feel entirely forced. So forced, in fact, I kept waiting for a laugh track. Leatherheads honestly felt like a bad SNL skit or a bad skit on a late night television show that went on for two hours. If you know anything about how bad those skits can get, then you know how bad Leatherheads can be. The only redeeming part here is Clooney himself who turns in a characteristically charismatic performance in the lead role. Unfortunately, that is the only nice thing I can say. Bad writing, direction, and unfunny "jokes" derail Leatherheads into a very bad film.



6/10 - He Got Game is an alright to pretty good film. Denzel Washington is at his best as a convict who has to convince his son to go to the governor's favorite school in order to get out of jail early. Ray Allen also turns in a shockingly good performance in Spike Lee's film that is very interesting. It is a very compelling look at the real life issues recruits face and what gifts they are tempted with in order to go to certain schools. That said, the film does have a few problems that are quite major. First off, it is too long. At nearly two hours and twenty minutes, He Got Game overstays its welcome by a little bit. The story is over-the-top and Lee's flair for theatrics is ever present here and he can never help himself but indulge in sillier and sillier plot points (really, the premise is a bit far fetched to begin with). Additionally, character motivations are deeply unclear, namely Ray Allen's. Things occur unnaturally and is a very movie type of way, in that they occur because they have to in order for Lee to try and make a point and for the plot to move along. Though the film can be quite interesting and is an enjoyable experience, He Got Game is a cheesy sports movie with a father-son element that occurs very unnaturally.



7/10 - Jesse Eisenberg is born to play the Woody Allen character in Woody Allen films. Neurotic, frantic, and deeply awkward, Eisenberg fits the role to a tee and plays it to perfection in Cafe Society. As with all of Allen's films, it explores the nature of love and philosophy, makes fun of those who philosophize, offers social commentary on Judaism, and rubs shoulders with the upper crust of society. As with most of his films, it is certainly laced with witty dialogue, fun characters, and great acting. Led by Eisenberg, he once more shows that he has terrific chemistry with Kristen Stewart. At this point, the duo is like the less attractive, less charismatic version of Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone with the frequency of their collaborations. The rest of the cast is quite good as well, especially Steve Carell and Blake Lively. Additionally, the cinematography is phenomenal and gives the film this dreamlike atmosphere that perfectly captures the similarities (despite perceived differences) between Los Angeles and New York. As always, Woody Allen is still witty and great at creating realistic and touching romances, while blending in religion and social commentary. Though not rising to the quality of his best films, Cafe Society is a sweet, seductive, and charming little romantic comedy that may be a bit slight, but remains thoroughly entertaining.

Finding Dory


Not enough nudity

28 is old you fucking moron

Htf have you never seen Jaws before

Smh

Originally posted by Spangle@Jul 2 2016, 09:00 PM


I don't even know who Drummond is.

I don't hate fun. I just don't like those movies. Deadpool is exclusively LOL SO EDGY comedy. Watchmen is a fun movie for a good portion of it, but can't stay focused and becomes dumb. I wish they were fun, instead they were painful experiences.

EDIT: We apparently have different definitions of fun. Independence Day is fun. I like that movie. It's loud, dumb, and silly, but it knows what it is. Watchmen thinks it's really smart. It's not. Deadpool thinks it's a great critique of superheroes, but is just another superhero movie. Doesn't help I don't dig superhero movies too much to begin with. I could ride with it if it were funny (like Ant-Man or Guardians of the Galaxy), but it's annoying and grating. Deadpool's persona is so off-putting it ceases to be funny. It's like spending two hours with annoying middle schooler with ADHD.

EDITX2: I also don't really appreciate movies that do stuff just because it looks cool. Watchmen did this a lot with scenes that are not needed, but they throw in because they think it looks cool. Civil War loved doing this too (like with the helicopter scene). I thought it was the stupidest scene ever, but people ate it up because it looked cool. To me, it looked like it tried to be cool and, thus, was simply unneeded. I'm just not a fan of action movies. To my point about fun, they're not fun to me.

did u watch the directors cut of watchmen? Because there is a massive difference between them. I hated the non-directors cut, but loved the directors cut.

Originally posted by GroupMeIsKindOfOkay@Jul 30 2016, 08:56 PM
Htf have you never seen Jaws before

Smh

doesn't surprise me. he didn't even watch star wars or LOTR before doing this whole thing.

I just watched Stranger Things on Netflix and it was a very good series. I know its not a movie but wanted to share how good it was.

Suspense, action, mystery and D&D all in one!

Will Nuck      ||      RD    ||       

Name: Will Nuck
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 225 lbs
Number: 48
TPE: 166

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SMJHL Career Statistics


Brock Nuck    ||   RW   ||   Retired

Name: Brock Nuck
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 260 lbs
Number: 46
TPE: 1068

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SMJHL Career Statistics
S43 GP ,  G ,  A ,  P ,  +/-  ,  HIT ,  SB ,  PIM , Tilts



Bubba Nuck    ||   D   ||    Retired

Name: Bubba Nuck
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225 lbs
Number: 48
TPE: 1889

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SMJHL Career Statistics
S21 GP: 40,   G: 7,    A: 8,    P: 15,   +/-: -5,    HIT: 67,   SB: 2,  PIM: 32,   FO%: 49.51,    GW: 0
S22 GP 40,   G 23,   A 25,    P 48,   +/- 25,    HIT 77,   SB 10,  PIM 32,   FO% 55.44,   GW 6

SMJHL Career Playoff Statistics
S21 GP 10,  G 2,  A 2,  P 4,  +/- -5,  HIT 11,  SB 2,  PIM 8,  FO% 52.36
S22 GP 8,  G 3,  A 7,  P 10,  +/- 1,  HIT 19,  SB 0,  PIM 10,  FO% 55.41

SHL Career Statistics
S23 GP 52,  G 3,  A 11,  P 14,  +/- 14,  HIT 88,  SB 63,  PIM 59, Tilts 1, AMG 22.22
S24 GP 52,  G 7,  A 15,  P 22,  +/- -3,  HIT 116,  SB 57,  PIM 77, Tilts 1, AMG 23.26
S25 GP 50,  G 7,  A 27,  P 34,  +/- 2,  HIT 154,  SB 65,  PIM 84, Tilts 2, AMG 23.70
S26 GP 50,  G 10,  A 27,  P 37,  +/-  -6,  HIT 133,  SB 71,  PIM 76, Tilts 4, AMG 25.54
S27 GP 50,  G 10,  A 21,  P 31,  +/-  -8,  HIT 164,  SB 9,  PIM 80, Tilts 2, AMG 20.93 FO%: 52.48
S28 GP 50,  G 6,  A 15,  P 21,  +/-  -23,  HIT 122,  SB 10,  PIM 25, Tilts 1, AMG 20.97 FO%: 51.79
S29 GP 50,  G 10,  A 23,  P 33,  +/- 14,  HIT 86,  SB 61,  PIM 47, Tilts 1, AMG 22.58
S30 GP 50,  G 14,  A  47,  P 61,  +/- 35,  HIT 216,  SB 56,  PIM 103, Tilts 1 , AMG 27.81
S31 GP 50,  G 7,  A 17,  P 24,  +/- 17,  HIT 179,  SB 84,  PIM 88, Tilts 0, AMG 23.71
S32 GP 50,  G 4,  A 21,  P 25,  +/- -1,  HIT 147,  SB 60,  PIM 90, Tilts 0, AMG 24.07
S33 GP 50,  G 6,  A 33,  P 39,  +/- 19,  HIT 158,  SB 70,  PIM 94, Tilts 0, AMG 27.71
S34 GP 50,  G 11,  A 42,  P 53,  +/- 7,  HIT 105,  SB 81,  PIM 80, Tilts 0, AMG 28.48
S35 GP 50,  G 13,  A 25,  P 38,  +/- 22,  HIT 127,  SB 63,  PIM 48, Tilts 0, AMG 28.03
S36 GP 50,  G 9,  A 39,  P 48,  +/- 12,  HIT 163,  SB 105,  PIM 63, Tilts 1, AMG 28.00
S37 GP 50,  G 6,  A 30,  P 36,  +/- -1,  HIT 133,  SB 73,  PIM 78, Tilts 2, AMG 25.48
S38 GP 50,  G 10,  A 29,  P 39,  +/- +20,  HIT 115,  SB 74,  PIM 48, Tilts 0, AMG 22.72
S39 GP 50,  G 5,  A 20,  P 25,  +/--7,  HIT 41,  SB 61,  PIM 28, Tilts 0, AMG 22.17
S40 GP 50,  G 11,  A 27,  P 38,  +/- +6,  HIT 13,  SB 113,  PIM ,4 Tilts 0, AMG 25.13
S41 GP 50,  G 6,  A 13,  P 19,  +/- +9,  HIT 39,  SB ,  PIM 26, Tilts 0, AMG 17.26
S42 GP 50,  G 2,  A 17,  P 19,  +/- 0,  HIT 20,  SB 33,  PIM 6, Tilts 0, AMG 15.89

S GP 50,  G ,  A ,  P ,  +/- ,  HIT ,  SB ,  PIM , Tilts , AMG

SHL Playoff Career Statistics
S23 GP 07,  G 0,  A 00,  P 00,  +/- -3,  HIT 24,  SB 10,  PIM 08  Tilts 0,
S24 GP 18,  G 3,  A 05,  P 08,  +/-  1,  HIT 47,  SB 28,  PIM 35, Tilts 0,
S25 GP 05,  G 0,  A 02,  P 02,  +/- -4,  HIT 14,  SB 08,  PIM 10, Tilts 0,
S26 GP 15,  G 3,  A 12,  P 15,  +/-  0,  HIT 34,  SB 27,  PIM 14, Tilts 0,  
S27 MISSED
S28 GP 07,  G 2,  A 04,  P 06,  +/-  0,  HIT 12,  SB 01,  PIM 05  Tilts 1
S29 GP 19,  G 6,  A 11,  P 17,  +/- 17, HIT 40,  SB 16,  PIM 22, Tilts 0
S30 GP 12,  G 1,  A 07,  P 08,  +/-  2,  HIT 47,  SB 13,  PIM 20, Tilts 0
S31 GP 06,  G 0,  A 03,  P 06,  +/-  0,  HIT 16,  SB 07,  PIM 14, Tilts 0
S32 GP 16,  G 3,  A 08,  P 11,  +/-  8,  HIT 43,  SB 15,  PIM 20, Tilts 0
S33 GP 16,  G 3,  A 08,  P 11,  +/-  5,  HIT 50,  SB 17,  PIM 38, Tilts 0
S34 MISSED
S35 GP 13,  G 2,  A 09,  P 11,  +/-  8,  HIT 22,  SB 28,  PIM 14, Tilts 0
S36 MISSED
S37 MISSED
S38 GP 20,  G 2,  A 14,  P 16,  +/-  -1,  HIT 52,  SB 39,  PIM 32, Tilts 0
S39 MISSED
S40 MISSED
S41 GP 7,  G 2,  A 3,  P 5,  +/-  -1,  HIT 8,  SB 9,  PIM 0, Tilts 0
S42 MISSED

S GP ,  G ,  A ,  P ,  +/-  ,  HIT ,  SB ,  PIM , Tilts

SHL Top 100  Results
S24-98, S26-59, S28-51, S29-74, S30-63, S31-3, S32-40
S33-69, S34-73, S35-14, S36-10, S37-4, S38-14, S39-20
S40-87, S41-41. S42-88

Transactions:
6th overall pick S21 SMJHL Draft Detroit Falcons
4th overall pick S22 SHL Draft Hamilton Sreelhawks
S26 Traded to New England / reverted to Center from Defense
S29 Traded to Seattle
Traded to Calgary / reverted to Defense from Center
S36 Signed for $16,000,000 Traded to Manhattan for S38 3rd*
S41 Traded to Edmonton
S42 Signed for $3,000,000 as an inactive, by Seattle
S43 UFA

Personal Awards:

S21 Kevin Lebacon Award – Awarded to the player judged
to have exhibited the best type of leadership and sportsmanship
S21 Esa Anrikkanen Award – Awarded to the rookie who displayed the
hardest work ethic and earned the most tpe over the course of the season.
S22 First SHL goal on first SHL shot with only 30 seconds of ice time, 3 minutes total on the year.
S22 Sergey Kovalenko Award - Awarded to the player judged
to be most valuable to the team offensively.
S30 Aidan Richand Trophy (Breakout Star)
S30 Scott Stevens Trophy Best Defenseman
S30 Sarmad Khan Trophy (MVP as voted by players)
Ron Mexico Trophy (League MVP)
S30 Jesster Award " most valuable to the team by the GM(s) of Calgary "
S31 Turd Ferguson Trophy (Most PIMs) Tied Dean Colt
S34 Jesster Award " most valuable to the team by the GM(s) of Calgary "
S34 Scott Stevens Trophy Best Defenseman
S36 Scott Stevens Trophy Best Defenseman

Team Awards

S24 Challenge Cup Champions, Hamilton Steelhawks
S26 Challenge Cup Champions, Hamilton Steelhawks
S29 Challenge Cup Champions, Calgary Dragons
S32 Challenge Cup Champions, Calgary Dragons
S38 Challenge Cup Champions, Manhattan Rage

S26 IIHF Silver Medalist
S31 IIHF Silver
S32 IIHF Gold
S34 IIHF Silver
S36 IIHF Gold
S40 IIHF Bronze

Records

S22 4th All Time SMJHL +/- 25
S22 3rd All Time SMJHL Power-Play Goals in a Season 25
S30 5th all time +/- 35
S30 Tied 2nd all time, most assists in a season 47
S43 25th All Time Scoring Leader 672pts.
S43 3rd All Time Defense Scoring Leader 672 pt's.
S42 9th All Time PIM Leader
S38 1st Active Player to receive 5 Challenge Cup's, 2nd in history
S38 Cup as GM
S43 3rd Defenseman On Argbar's Made up List
S41 11th 319 All Time Hits
S42 2nd 1322 All Time Shot Blocks
S43 10th Career Fantasy Points Bubba Nuck - 5025
Only 10 players in the history of the SHL reached 5k Fantasy points in their career.
S40 Tied for 3rd, Most SB in a season 113






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