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December 9, 2001 at 5:08 pm #8080Jeff HesterKeymaster
Seems like this year has not had a lot of movies that were good enough to tell someone else about. But I saw one this weekend on DVD: Memento.
This dark, suspenseful movie sucked me in right right to the end. And they used a very creative “hook.” The movie begins at the end, and progresses backwards through time, following the life of “Lenny.” You might wonder how in the world a movie could be suspenseful if you start at the end, but trust me, this one does the job quite well.
Yep, Memento was the kind of movie that makes you say “wow.”
Jeff Hester
BigBlueBall.comJanuary 5, 2002 at 10:53 pm #69295GandalfMemberLord of the Rings! Sure it’s long (just over three hours), but this movie takes your mind on a journey into the world of Middle Earth.
Even if you’ve never read the books, you’ll enjoy this movie.
Only complaints are the common ones: what happened to Tom Bombadil and why must we wait a whole YEAR to see the next one!
Gandalf
=== Absolute power corrupts absolutely ===
January 8, 2002 at 4:20 am #69296fstieglitzMemberWell, maybe not a “must see”, but we enjoyed it.
Gosford park.
Complex and numerous characters. Sometimes you have to listen carefully because of the accents. Murder mystery detective story with a bit of comedy. This is the kind of movie I’ll probably need to watch again just to catch everything that’s going on.
A good night out. Don’t drink too much soda because the movie’s kind of long. The theater was packed full. Some people came early and brought their Sunday paper to read while waiting in their seat.
January 26, 2002 at 6:02 pm #69291Jeff HesterKeymasterGot a new must-see… Requiem for a Dream. This movie is like a Starbucks double-espresso: dark, strong and disturbing.
It follows the lives of a several New Yorkers whose lives unravel as the spiral into addictions. The music, the cinematography, the acting… all of it was great. But very intense.
It’s rated NC-17 and is now out on DVD (rent or buy).
Check out the official web site for a taste of the strangeness. A very innovative use of Flash.
Jeff Hester
BigBlueBall.comMarch 25, 2002 at 4:08 am #69322SathallrinMemberMy comments:
Memento
Great movie, love how the suspense goes, letting you know a little at a time, while tricking you through some of it.Lord of the Rings
Good movie, all I have to say on that.Gosford park
Havn’t seen it so no comments there.Requiem for a Dream
Darren Aronofsky’s (the director) work is amazing, I love his style. Seems like he could make anything look great. If you liked this movie you would like his first, and only other movie Pi (Click here for review). It uses a similer style. I liked Pi more, but other people I know have liked Requiem for a Dream more. But they are both great movies.Yesterday I saw We Were Soldiers. I don’t usually like war movies, but I thought it was really well done, good movie.
~Sathallrin~
April 4, 2002 at 8:53 pm #69324gooseMemberHi there ,
has anyone seen the movie “The Three Musketeers”?It was made in the early 90’s and had Kieffer Southerland in it.Now thats entertainment.It was funny yet action packed.It really captured a period of time well.
I also more recently saw “resident Evil”Mixed feelings about this film.Loose plot but is directly taken from the popular video game.The acting is so so and the story is poor.But holy shnikeys Bat Man.I dont get scared by mutch but this film had me closing my eyes in some scenesThe visual effects were like none ive ever seen.You know how you can tell its an effect even if its a good one?These creatures looked real imean scary.If you are weak at heart and dont like the site of grusome stuff stay away but if your into horror and special effects its a must see
I like cheese
April 4, 2002 at 8:54 pm #69290Jeff HesterKeymasterQuote:quote:
Well, maybe not a “must see”, but we enjoyed it.Gosford park.
Complex and numerous characters. Sometimes you have to listen carefully because of the accents. Murder mystery detective story with a bit of comedy. This is the kind of movie I’ll probably need to watch again just to catch everything that’s going on.
A good night out. Don’t drink too much soda because the movie’s kind of long. The theater was packed full. Some people came early and brought their Sunday paper to read while waiting in their seat.
I finally saw Gosford Park last weekend. I agree on the depth of the characters… that’s what I liked best. A wee bit slow paced for me though. I wish I had waited for the DVD, and then rented it.
And I forgot your advice about the soda. Had to excuse myself during the movie (but wasn’t particularly disappointed). The movie plods along so slowly I wasn’t worried about missing anything.
Frankly, I’m surprised that this movie was talked up so much. Good acting, great depth of characters, a huge cast, but the movie failed to excite me or stir me.
Jeff Hester
BigBlueBall.comApril 4, 2002 at 11:52 pm #69311AnnaParticipantI just saw BUBBLE BOY on satelite, its hilarious….you have to see it…
now moving on into the “serious ” movies aisle…
I rented The Last Castle last week, its pretty good although I’m usualy not into that kind of stuff, it wasn’t a typical movie (as in, the good guy wins, the bad guy looses) the ending turns everything around, and you never would have expected it….
also, The Musketeer is a really cool movie..if you’re into that kind of lovey-dovey/action stuff…eh it was great.
Anna
April 5, 2002 at 12:00 am #69321SathallrinMemberA deffinate must see… Army Of Darkness. The third movie the the Evil Dead series. Great movie… comedy, action… and more.
~Sathallrin~
April 5, 2002 at 2:05 am #69319craigenheimerMemberSwordfish.
^_^
April 5, 2002 at 6:32 pm #69323gooseMemberArmy of darkness is a very funny horror flick and a cult classic as far as im concerned.I loved the humor they associate with the horror.
Excallabur is naother one of my favs.
I like cheese
April 5, 2002 at 7:46 pm #69289Jeff HesterKeymasterIsn’t “Army of Darkness” the flick they used a bunch of sound bites for Duke Nuke’m (for those old enough to remember)?
“Come get some!”
Jeff Hester
BigBlueBall.comApril 5, 2002 at 8:42 pm #69320SathallrinMemberYes, Duke Nuke’m. Some sound bytes are from Army of Darkness.
Duke Nuke’m was originally modeled after Ash (Bruce Cambell). (The main charater). They changed him qute a bit for the game, but they still used some of the sounds. The one liners…~Sathallrin~
May 5, 2002 at 12:30 pm #69348Mr. DiablosMemberSPIDER-MAN
that’s the movie.
May 5, 2002 at 3:49 pm #69325DipeshMemberBend it like Beckham that where I live.
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