Momma There Goes That Man Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 ES admin closed the "Official Movie Trailer Thread," so I don't know where else to put this. I just watched the trailer for a new Matthew McConaughey flick called "Interstellar." I'm a huge Nolan fan so I've had this on my radar for awhile. I can't wait. The cast is fantastic and Nolan always gets great performances out his people anyway. It's going to be good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Looks like you did a DirecTV dump LOL. All those films were on this weekend. I do it all the time. I like movies, but hate going. Not that I'm cheap, but I'd rather watch at home. We go occasionally, but that's a treat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) ES admin closed the "Official Movie Trailer Thread," so I don't know where else to put this. I just watched the trailer for a new Matthew McConaughey flick called "Interstellar." The trailer doesn't give you much at all, but for some reason it feels awesome. Then, like an idiot, I IMDB'd the film and read the synopsis. it sounds ****ing epic. The type of movie that gives you goosebumps when the credits roll. I feel "Interstellar" is going to be a game changer, Oscar noms galore. I honestly can't explain why I'm so hyped for this film, but this is now my #1 movie to see for 2014. For now, release date is November 2014. Cast is pretty damn impressive too, Matthew Mac, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Michael Cain, John Lithgow, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v3WzHXI5HizQ I'm in. Love me some space flicks. Edited April 8, 2014 by Mr. Sinister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Lone Survivor and Hobbit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Lone Survivor and Hobbit 2 I watched Hobbit 2 again last night. I really love that movie. I really liked the first one. I like this one even more. The barrel scene is the best action sequence I've ever seen. Closely followed by the Smaug chase in Erebor. Peter Jackson is an utter genius when it comes to staging and filming action scenes. When I watched the barrel scene in the theater I was giddy like a little kid. It was completely overwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Anchorman 2. Pretty awful. Fist one was funny stupid. 2 is stupid stupid. I laughed here and there. But it seemed like they were drunk when they made it, again, not in a good way. Edited April 8, 2014 by STBonecrusher21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Damn, after seeing that trailer and reading the credits, I am even more amped for Interstellar. My boy Hans Zimmer is doing the score, so I already know its going to be epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 My boy Hans Zimmer is doing the score, so I already know its going to be epic. everything he composes is pure magic i was at work yesterday listening to the song from the interstellar trailer over and over on youtube. he's so damn good. there are 4 hour compilations of his best work, perfect for lighting a bong and watching the sun set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thor: the Dark Whatchamacallit. Holy crap, it sucked. Bloody awful, just tripe. i want my damn 6 bucks back. ~Ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Watched Courage Under Fire. Really liked that. Children of Men was solid, but something was missing I'm not sure- good movie though. Watched District 9 last night, it was cool but a little mundane. I have the full DirecTv package so have a whole bunch of movies lined up to be recorded. Have never seen 40 Year Old Virgin, can you believe it? Also have Zero Dark Thirty in the queue, looking forward to watching that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 My boy Hans Zimmer is doing the score, so I already know its going to be epic. Just called up his credits on IMDB, and DANG, he's done a lot of music that I thought really made a lot of movies. He's credited for Lion King? I thought the main credits were to Elton John and Tim Rice, but now I look at IMDB, and I don't see their names listed. Backdraft. All four Pirates movies. The Dark Knight trilogy. And a whole bunch of movies I've never seen. Definitely gotta put the guy on my list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Watched The Internship. It was actually pretty good and I don't really care for Vince Vaughn or that other jerk. Total boring comedy guys. The Internship gets a good thumbs up from me though. About a 4 out of 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Dallas Buyers Club - Great performances from the leader actors. But not as good a movie as American Hustle or 12 Years a Slave IMO. Direction and staging and cinematography was all competent. But not masterful like in Gravity and American Hustle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) To put you in the mood for the upcoming NFL Draft, you may want to check out "Draft Day". It's was alright. Of course for the poor Clevelanders; what happens in the movies can't happen in real ife. I just came from seeing that tonight and I liked it. Edited April 11, 2014 by Rdskns2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Thor: the Dark Whatchamacallit. Holy crap, it sucked. Bloody awful, just tripe. i want my damn 6 bucks back. ~Ugh I felt the same way. Terrible. A strong villain, in terms of writing and performance, is needed have to carry that type of movie and they settled for a two dimensional generic bad guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I quite liked Thor2. To me, the movie isn't about the villain. It's about Thor and Loki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Dallas Buyers Club - Great performances from the leader actors. But not as good a movie as American Hustle or 12 Years a Slave IMO. Direction and staging and cinematography was all competent. But not masterful like in Gravity and American Hustle. You didn't feel a bit unfulfilled from American Hustle? The acting performances were top notch which was worth it alone but I just felt like I needed more out of it. It never really took off the way I wanted it to. It was very good but not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 You didn't feel a bit unfulfilled from American Hustle? The acting performances were top notch which was worth it alone but I just felt like I needed more out of it. It never really took off the way I wanted it to. It was very good but not great. In what way? That Christian Bale's character just kind of gets away with it? The mob guys don't kill him? That Carmine gets sent to jail? The way it ends with Carmine was tough to swallow. But the movie couldn't make it alright between him and Irving without being pat. They had to have it end that way. I probably wouldn't change anything about the movie. Maybe tone Bradley Cooper's character down a bit, but as the villain of the film, he gets some leeway to be melodramatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Or are you saying you wanted more of a caper/heist focused movie? I'm actually glad that it didn't get too plotty and twisty. It was a character driven movie, you have to keep the focus on Christian Bale and the two women of his life. And I almost always prefer when movies like it tend towards realism and authenticity over stylization and tall tale telling. I really liked the film's scope. Christian Bale really shines for David O. Russell's movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I quite liked Thor2. To me, the movie isn't about the villain. It's about Thor and Loki. I think they tried to make it about something, but the direction was so bad it became nothing but a clunky, ill-fitted and poorly constructed piece. No flow. The villain was just sort of there. The fact he defeated and held ASGARD was handled in what.. 5 minutes? He shows up and next thing you know, he's waltzing into the throne room of Odin.(which is undefended, of course.) Awful. I'm willing to give a LOT of leeway to superhero movies.. but damn, there has to be some substance that appears to fit together somehow. the only feeling I got out of the movie was embarrassment for Anthony Hopkins. I imagine how he must have felt watching that final cut. But to each their own, and I can tell you, , I'll likely spend my money on Thor 3, and Thor 4, too. ~Bang Edited April 11, 2014 by Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 In a lot of the comics movies, what really make the movie, for me, are the little things. Not necessarily the big, major, plot sweeps. Thor and HulK have been fighting a gigantic dragon. They slay the beast, and it's dead carcass, with them aboard, crashes into the side of a skyscraper. Thor and Hulk are left, in a smashed room, in the skyscraper, panting from the exertion of successfully slaying the dragon. Hulk punches Thor. The scene lasts about 3 seconds. But I thought it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamB Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 My main issue with Thor 2 is silly, but still... You take a recognizable (but not household name) actor in Christopher Eccleston, someone with a distinct look, voice, and mannerisms, cast him in the role of the bad guy - then slap on prosthetic and makeup, modulate his voice, and give him limited dialogue. I was a bit miffed at that. Again, silly, but he was the only Doctor Who in the long line of Doctors that I ever really liked (as well as other films, including some real turkeys) and was looking forward to seeing him in Thor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I feel kinda similar about Roddy McDowell. I think he's a terrific actor. But his voice is really distinctive. So, every time he speaks, I hear Planet of the Apes. And my favorite vocalist is Mandy Patinkin. You put him in a musical Dick Tracey, as a piano player named 88 keys. And the only time he sings is a duet with Madonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Dark Skies. Boy, was this pretty bad. It started off kinda interesting, but about 45 minutes in, it took a turn for the worse. Ending was corny as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSW Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 47 Ronin with Keanu Reeves Did not expect much and was pleasantly suprised. I thought it was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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