Movies! The movie thread

flybigjet · 07-31-2023, 09:40 AM

Finally saw Oppenheimer last night.

If Hollywood has anything remotely resembling a spine, it damn well better *sweep* the Oscars. Outstanding acting (Murphy, Downey Jr. and Blunt knock it out of the park although I did think that Malik felt a bit mis-cast), sets, costuming, direction, etc.

The IMAX was amazing, but maybe (?) a little more hyped than it needed to be-- we went across town to the "best IMAX in town" and my wife said she liked the local one a little better.

It's a "Thinking person's" movie. It's LONG, so plan pre-movie bathroom break and snacks accordingly-- you won't want to leave the screen for a second.

Nolan's direction was spot-on as usual and he does continue his fascination with time. There are a lot of scene jumps flashing back and forth in time, but it all works out in the end (and the use of black and white for certain scenes works very well).

Basically? A movie for adults, and one that I'd highly, highly recommend-- especially if you're a fan of history. It's about building The Bomb, yes..... but also how the Government screwed over Oppenheimer when he became inconvenient to them with his trying to "put the genie back into the bottle" on an international level.

I went with a bunch of friends who aren't necessarily into this sort of movie (Barbie and "shoot 'em up's are more their speed) and they all really enjoyed it- so if you haven't seen it yet..... GO!

R.

NickyC · 07-31-2023, 07:40 PM

John Kramer is back!

NickyC · 07-31-2023, 08:00 PM

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Oh god, this series refuses to die lol. That being said, at least they realized that Saw without Tobin Bell is awful. Wish they would get back to the more simplistic traps that were at least somewhat survivable, the more movies they do, the more complex and difficult the traps get, to the point that there's no surviving for any character.

Right, but as you know that was part of the background of the series. Amanda and Hoffman both made traps which couldn't be beaten!

Tobin Bell definitely makes the movies better, but I thoroughly enjoyed them all. I hope this one is good!

Jbrown7403 · 07-31-2023, 11:40 PM

Really good movie! Aftersun …

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19770238/
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Donut Lord · 08-02-2023, 09:23 AM

I watched Take Shelter for the first time with Michael Shannon.

I remembered seeing the trailers back when it was in theaters that made it seem like a horror film, but it was a letdown.

So his visions eventually became real? At the end his wife sees the first vision he basically had, so does that mean his dog is going to bite him? then friend pickaxe him? then even wife hit him?

What was with the people trying to get him? also the floating furniture?

tranquility · 08-02-2023, 12:35 PM

^Tx for the reco but you really should put a SPOILER tag for ppl who wanna watch it, otherwise, what's the pt here?

Donut Lord · 08-02-2023, 12:56 PM

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^Tx for the reco but you really should put a SPOILER tag for ppl who wanna watch it, otherwise, what's the pt here?

I don't think I spoiled more or less than would be in a movie trailer.

tranquility · 08-02-2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Donut Lord

I don't think I spoiled more or less than would be in a movie trailer.

That's another prb, trailers often reveal too much, so, if I like a movie, I try to avoid everything.

Esteban · 08-02-2023, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

That's another prb, trailers often reveal too much, so, if I like a movie, I try to avoid everything.

I feel both ways about a trailer. Sometimes it's enough to get you interested and sometimes it's like a condensed version of the movie and reveals too much. I watch them, but sometimes wish I hadn't.

BTW, my daughter saw "Take Shelter" with Michael Shannon. She liked it.

Donut Lord · 08-02-2023, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

I feel both ways about a trailer. Sometimes it's enough to get you interested and sometimes it's like a condensed version of the movie and reveals too much. I watch them, but sometimes wish I hadn't.

BTW, my daughter saw "Take Shelter" with Michael Shannon. She liked it.

Can she explain some of it then lol

Esteban · 08-02-2023, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Donut Lord

Can she explain some of it then lol

You mean there are parts you didn’t understand?

Donut Lord · 08-03-2023, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

You mean there are parts you didn’t understand?

Well yea, no explanation of what his visions are is the biggest thing

Esteban · 08-03-2023, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Donut Lord

Well yea, no explanation of what his visions are is the biggest thing

I'll ask her and see what she says.

Esteban · 08-03-2023, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

I'll ask her and see what she says.

After speaking with my daughter, I think I’ll have to watch the movie myself.

tcphoto · 08-03-2023, 11:53 PM

I could only handle so much of the NFL Hall of Fame game and found Gladiator on Amazon Prime, it has stood up well overtime. After seeing the trailer, I suppose that Ridley Scott’s Napoleon will be on the same level.

BMWGUYinCO · 08-04-2023, 05:35 PM

Oh man, wait what?!??! Early reviews of The Meg2 are in and they stink???
All sarcasm aside, I am hoping it will just be entertaining.

tranquility · 08-04-2023, 06:37 PM

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Oh man, wait what?!??! Early reviews of The Meg2 are in and they stink???
All sarcasm aside, I am hoping it will just be entertaining.

Not even the 'original' but you're gonna watch part 2 of this 'masterpiece' franchise? LOL /s. Talk about scraping the bottom of the movie barrel.

Esteban · 08-04-2023, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Not even the 'original' but you're gonna watch part 2 of this 'masterpiece' franchise? LOL /s. Talk about scraping the bottom of the movie barrel.

I don't think the original was all THAT bad. I'd probably give it a 5 out of 10, so middle of the road. I've definitely seen worse. lol

PS - will not waste my time watching 2, though.

tranquility · 08-04-2023, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

I don't think the original was all THAT bad. I'd probably give it a 5 out of 10, so middle of the road. I've definitely seen worse. lol

PS - will not waste my time watching 2, though.

Good decision. 😅

Esteban · 08-04-2023, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Good decision. ��

The thumbnail pic on that trailer is pretty funny. Him holding back that megalodon with his one skinny old man leg. That limb would be snapped like a twig. Almost looks fun. Almost...

Watched the trailer. Love the song. "Ohhh, Barra-Barracuda!"

tranquility · 08-04-2023, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

The thumbnail pic on that trailer is pretty funny. Him holding back that megalodon with his one skinny old man leg. That limb would be snapped like a twig. Almost looks fun. Almost...

Bwhahaha, that's hilarious.

Is that Jason Statham?

Esteban · 08-04-2023, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Bwhahaha, that's hilarious.

Is that Jason Statham?

Umm, yeah. Who else? lol

Old fart's still doing action movies. I honestly, like him.

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