What Movies Have You Seen Recently?

[sara[h]ng]

For another good kung fu spoof, cavalier, try 'Shaolin Soccer'. A Chinese movie, imagine that. I had a hard time finding it, but I live in small town. It's worth the search.

As for a recent movie for me, I was very moved by 'Hotel Rwanda'. Anyone who hasn't seen it should. Kind of a historic thing that I think people should be aware about, particularly because of continuing violence in places like Darfur.

[cavalier]

Originally Posted by sara[h]ng

try 'Shaolin Soccer'.

Yeah, it's pretty easy to get hold of over here, but I've still never seen it. Next time I go down to the rental store maybe.

Originally Posted by sara[h]ng

A Chinese movie, imagine that.

I'm curious as to what that means.

[sara[h]ng]

Because it's a kung fu movie.

[cavalier]

Just saw the new Pirates of the Caribbean. There are some good parts, including a couple of excellent sword-fight sequences, overall though, I was a bit bored. I don't think the story was as strong as last time, though I guess part of that is because they had to set up the third part. Some of the acting was a bit weak, not convinced of Keira Knightly's skills, and though Bloom may well be very pretty, he also seems a bit wooden. Even Depp at times appeared to be impersonating his original performance, rather than being the character.
2 out of 5, at best.

[wil]

Pirates, eh
Cars...fun
Peaceful Warrior....AWESOME

Gonna see it again, and read the book again.

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by wil

Pirates, eh
Cars...fun
Peaceful Warrior....AWESOME

Gonna see it again, and read the book again.

Can't get the damn trailer to download (though i did read the book a while ago).

Saw an old one (1984) , that I never saw before "Runaway". Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Ally.

Not sure where this would go...but looked an awful lot like the future...

[sara[h]ng]

True that Pirates wasn't as good as it could have been, but wasn't Davy Jones AMAZING? Wow. The CGI for him, as it had to have been, I guess, was the best I've ever seen. I'd give it a 3 out of 5, but I kind of want to go see it again just for that.

Sarah

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

I just saw Pirates 2 (without having seen Pirates 1). So I was kind of lost as far as plot, but who goes to see that sort of movie for plot? And I have yet to be impressed by Keira Knightly's acting in anything, so I wasn't disappointed as far as that went. I went for the silly predictable gags, cool swordfighting, big explosions, and awesome CGI, and I have to say I found it a thoroughly rewarding evening.

[cavalier]

Just saw "Best in Show" on HBO.
Eugene Levy rules

[wil]

Took the kids to Barnyard...

"DUDE, I got an arm"

"Righteous, weedly eedly eedly"

[InLove]

Originally Posted by Scarlet Pimpernel

I just saw Pirates 2 (without having seen Pirates 1). So I was kind of lost as far as plot, but who goes to see that sort of movie for plot? And I have yet to be impressed by Keira Knightly's acting in anything, so I wasn't disappointed as far as that went. I went for the silly predictable gags, cool swordfighting, big explosions, and awesome CGI, and I have to say I found it a thoroughly rewarding evening.

Hey, Scarlet--just the opposite for me. I am way behind on my movies, but I just recently saw "The Black Pearl". I thought it was great! I mean, who doesn't love Johnny Depp? I hear he is considering playing Hamlet before he gets too old for the part. That should be interesting. Anyway, can't wait to see the sequel.

InPeace,
InLove

[Quahom1]

Angels in the Outfield...I never knew that movie existed...(what a dunce)

[dauer]

The Benchwarmers. Awful.

annie hall. A classic.

Dauer

[InLove]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

Angels in the Outfield...I never knew that movie existed...(what a dunce)

If you build it.... Don't feel bad, Q. I have never seen Annie Hall all the way through. (Hi dauer!)

InPeace,
InLove

[InLove]

Oops! Sorry--wrong movie. I was thinking of "Field of Dreams". (Pass the dunce hat, Q)