[JMT]

Flash of Genius - 7/10

I like movies based on true stories, and I like Greg Kinnear.

 

[virometal]

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Originally Posted by TopPop /img/forum/go_quote.gif Depending on the quality of the (obvious) sequel,

Really? That slipped past me.

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I re-watched season 1 of The West Wing. Second time through, it was amazing how doughy eyed the series was. Still, it was a change of pace when compared to the cynical time we live in. 6/10

 

[Radio_head]

I actually just saw Donnie darko for the first time after putting it off for far too long. My friend hyped it up, along with a scanner darkly to me. And maybe that was it's drawback, that it couldn't live up to the hype or it's status as a cult classic. I'd give it a 6.5/10, but I'm generally harsh with ratings.

 

[TopPop]

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Originally Posted by virometal /img/forum/go_quote.gif Really? That slipped past me.

PM on the way, as to avoid a spoiler alert.

 

[DLeeWebb]

"District 9" [8.9/10]: "The film opens with a documentary-style series of interviews that introduce the situation." I liked this portion of the movie, but it was so prolonged that for awhile I thought that the entire film was going to be in this style. I liked the story and it is action-packed after about the first forty minutes. The political and historical allusions make the story thought-provoking. The special effects are extremely well done. I thought that the alien hardware and the aliens themselves were very believable. I'm not sure how I feel about the lack of any widely known actors. At first I was somewhat disappointed with the acting, but in the end I think that it gave the film added authenticity. As previously stated, a sequel is probable with this film. The sequel could go a variety of interesting ways. This is the kind of film that could get better with multiple viewings. Like it said at IMDB, "If the film is about "District 9," what are districts 1-8?"

 

[hew]

The International - 8/10.

Very enjoyable. If banks/corporations are as powerful and immoral as portrayed here we are surely doomed. Owens and Mueller-Stahl were outstanding actors for me. Watch out for the shoot out in the Guggenheim and the chase along the roof tops (Istanbul?).

 

[yepyep_]

State of Play - 5/10

 

[eXelero]

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Originally Posted by yepyep_ /img/forum/go_quote.gif State of Play - 5/10

agree, although I was expecting much more. 2 clichees I could not get over :/

but I saw Sunshine Cleaning yesterday, and yes, it definitely kicked ass! I'd say 8.5/10.

 

[Quaddy]

frozen river - 7/10

 

[virometal]

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Originally Posted by eXelero /img/forum/go_quote.gif but I saw Sunshine Cleaning yesterday, and yes, it definitely kicked ass! I'd say 8.5/10.

I have crush on Emily Blunt. The scene upon the truss was very well done and affecting. We have all have experienced such moments where the world spins away. She was good as well in the The Great Buck Howard and Young Victoria from this year. She has approached must see status in these parts.

 

[ABathingApe]

District 9 -> 9/10

Was not what I was expecting from the trailers. I thought the plot was acceptable. But presentation of the setting was done very well. Characters were done very well. There was depth to the story, as well as action. Best movie I've watched this year, close to Star Trek but it was actually a more serious story.

 

[blazeops]

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - 7/10

I enjoyed the action. The pace was actually a ittle slow for me. I wasn't all that impressed with the storyline even though I am a G.I. Joe fan (the toys get me all nostalgic).

 

[Old Pa]

"Gran Torino" - 9.5/10

Possibly Eastwood's magnum opus, a very moving and authentic tale of generations, cultures, experiences, values and sacrifices. Do not miss.

 

[DeusEx]

Well, not exactly a movie, but a korean drama: Beethoven Virus (2008 MBC Korean Drama of the Year Award). 8/10. A must-watch for those into classical music.

 

[Aiml3ss]

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Originally Posted by ABathingApe /img/forum/go_quote.gif District 9 -> 9/10 Was not what I was expecting from the trailers. I thought the plot was acceptable. But presentation of the setting was done very well. Characters were done very well. There was depth to the story, as well as action. Best movie I've watched this year, close to Star Trek but it was actually a more serious story.

X2.

It was a very good movie. The alien CGI was spot on and the acting was absolutely amazing. They totally set it up for a sequal and potentially a franchise. I can't wait!

I hope that main actor (totally forgot his name) wins an Oscar.