The Last Movie You Watched (no spoilers)

[Omar 382]

Imitation of Life (1934): 0.5/5 stars. I'm just starting to realize that cinema in the '30s and '40s was shit, and I refuse to grade on a curve. I'm not talking about Avatar special-effects, but when the movie revolves around someone starting a pancake bar in fucking Atlantic City and turning their business into millions, the story is fucking shit, and that's all I have to say about that.

 

[outofyourmind]

Imitation of Life (1934): 0.5/5 stars. I'm just starting to realize that cinema in the '30s and '40s was shit, and I refuse to grade on a curve. I'm not talking about Avatar special-effects, but when the movie revolves around someone starting a pancake bar in fucking Atlantic City and turning their business into millions, the story is fucking shit, and that's all I have to say about that.

I have never seen that movie but have come to the conclusion that Hollywood has always, and will always make stupid fucking crappy ass movies to make a buck no matter how bad they are then or now.

 

[calsnowskier]

Just watched for the 1st time Star Trek Beyond.

To tell you the truth, it was beyond terrible.
The plot/writing was awful. It didn't do anything for me.
I didn't care one way or the other.
It seemed very very long which usually means it sucks.

I may be one of the biggest Star Trek fans on the planet, but this movie was a 1 and done.

I'm not even sure how to rate it on a 10 scale.
3/10 I guess.

I thought it was very forgettable. I hate the rebooted franchise...

 

[Cjw]

The Shack 6/10
Get Out 8/10

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

If you've seen the 1st, then you know what to expect. Crazy amount of action with plenty of absurdity & horrible acting lol. They definitely kicked it up a notch though, and it didn't disappoint. Son bitch is straight surgical with a gun in his hand. Great entertainment if you're lookin for cheap thrills... Some of the gun fight sequences were pretty wild. Just don't expect a well thought-out script or a detailed story.

7.5/10

 

[Hank Kingsley]

White Heat - Cagney

Loved it.

 

[SDGuy73]

John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

If you've seen the 1st, then you know what to expect. Crazy amount of action with plenty of absurdity & horrible acting lol. They definitely kicked it up a notch though, and it didn't disappoint. Son bitch is straight surgical with a gun in his hand. Great entertainment if you're lookin for cheap thrills... Some of the gun fight sequences were pretty wild. Just don't expect a well thought-out script or a detailed story.

7.5/10

I loved the first. I'm sure I will love the second when I see it. And the third. And the 15th.

To your last point. These movies are about action and a massive body count. Mindless fun!

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I loved the first. I'm sure I will love the second when I see it. And the third. And the 15th.

To your last point. These movies are about action and a massive body count. Mindless fun!

Agreed... Just didn't want the armchair critics like Omar that overthink everything to shit on my review lol

 

[Omar 382]

Agreed... Just didn't want the armchair critics like Omar that overthink everything to shit on my review lol

John Wick: 3.5/5 stars. Not bad for a mindless, kill everyone in sight movie. And that's what this movie is. If you think there's anything more pronounced or annunciated in this movie, you're wrong. It's an hour and 41 minutes of Keanu Reeves killing everyone in sight, which is pretty entertaining.

For these type of movies, I like my anti-heroes to have more motive (Liam Neeson in Taken, 4/5 stars); and I like my anti-heroes to be less humanized and talkative (Ryan Gosling in Drive, 4/5 stars). I also like my foreign villain to be more hammy and use a little more over-acting (Gary Oldman in Leon The Professional, 2/5 stars, but not his fault).

 

[Omar 382]

A History of Violence: 3/5 stars. Goes to show that you can get a great turn out of actors even if they aren't stars in Viggo Mortensen. I certainly would not say that I loved this film, and many parts of it were hard to watch (typical Cronenberg). But it was never boring, and the ending was somewhat stirring and thought-provoking. My biggest complaint was that I wish the film had more meaning to it. It somewhat served as a tale of the duplicity of human nature, but this is largely only referenced, and comes nowhere near reaching Breaking Bad levels. Nor does it reach Breaking Bad status in regards to the main character's character arc, as it is never shown on screen.

A more interesting thematic content to the movie, and it could have easily been rated higher.

 

[Clayton]

A History of Violence: 3/5 stars. Goes to show that you can get a great turn out of actors even if they aren't stars in Viggo Mortensen. I certainly would not say that I loved this film, and many parts of it were hard to watch (typical Cronenberg). But it was never boring, and the ending was somewhat stirring and thought-provoking. My biggest complaint was that I wish the film had more meaning to it. It somewhat served as a tale of the duplicity of human nature, but this is largely only referenced, and comes nowhere near reaching Breaking Bad levels. Nor does it reach Breaking Bad status in regards to the main character's character arc, as it is never shown on screen.

A more interesting thematic content to the movie, and it could have easily been rated higher.

It doesn't compare to Breaking Bad but no movie really should considering BB's length.

Its been many years since I've seen A History of Violence but the movie is basically about being older as far as I can tell. When people meet you, they don't know where you've been and you can always start anew. The idea of you is strictly anecdotal. When you start a relationship with a woman, you don't tell her about all of the stupid things you did in your previous relationships or the stupid things you did when you were in college.

Its in the same ballpark as Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad is definitely more memorable, though, except for the sex scene in A History of Violence.

 

[TJL]

Backdoor Sluts 9

10/10

Definitely the most disgusting, vile, filthy porno I've ever seen.

It's been a long wait for me to find something that still gets me going, I've tried everything, and this movie did the trick.

I will be renting this film again, very soon.

 

[calsnowskier]

Backdoor Sluts 9

10/10

Definitely the most disgusting, vile, filthy porno I've ever seen.

It's been a long wait for me to find something that still gets me going, I've tried everything, and this movie did the trick.

I will be renting this film again, very soon.

Not as good as 8 (obviously), but certainly better than 5 and 6. I really thought the franchise was finished after that crappy ending to 6.

 

[Omar 382]

It doesn't compare to Breaking Bad but no movie really should considering BB's length.

Its been many years since I've seen A History of Violence but the movie is basically about being older as far as I can tell. When people meet you, they don't know where you've been and you can always start anew. The idea of you is strictly anecdotal. When you start a relationship with a woman, you don't tell her about all of the stupid things you did in your previous relationships or the stupid things you did when you were in college.

Its in the same ballpark as Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad is definitely more memorable, though, except for the sex scene in A History of Violence.

Yeah, I guess that theme isn't that profound to me, but thanks for pointing it out. Yeah, the sex scene was nice, but it does not even come close to BB for me, which is one of two TV series I've awarded a perfect 5/5 star rating.

 

[Clayton]

Yeah, I guess that theme isn't that profound to me

I suspect its more profound for people who are over 30 than those who are under 30 as a whole. In this day and age, I feel like you can live a whole life by the age of 30 and still start over.

That said, its just a good movie and not a great one. IIRC its in the B range for me but again, its been a long time since Ive seen it.

 

[Omar 382]

I suspect its more profound for people who are over 30 than those who are under 30 as a whole. In this day and age, I feel like you can live a whole life by the age of 30 and still start over.

That said, its just a good movie and not a great one. IIRC its in the B range for me but again, its been a long time since Ive seen it.

What's Cronenberg's best film would you say? I've only seen two of his, but would like to see more? Is Crash worth my time? @jvett77 liked it a lot over on the Phillies' board, IIRC

 

[Clayton]

What's Cronenberg's best film would you say? I've only seen two of his, but would like to see more? Is Crash worth my time? @jvett77 liked it a lot over on the Phillies' board, IIRC

I think A History of Violence is one his best works but I've only seen it, The Fly, eXistenZ, Eastern Promises and A Dangerous Method. I'd actually argue they are all about the same with maybe the Fly being the best. All worth seeing but none of them are fantastic imo. eXistenZ might be a bit dated at this point, too.

A Dangerous Method is definitely one for a particular crowd. If you aren't into psychology then the film would probably just be little more than an oddity. Eastern Promises works best as the most traditional film of the bunch and probably the only one I'd rewatch.

 

[jvett77]

What's Cronenberg's best film would you say? I've only seen two of his, but would like to see more? Is Crash worth my time? @jvett77 liked it a lot over on the Phillies' board, IIRC

Confirmed. Over the top. I mean, after being involved in a serious car accident, and you and your broad are lying amidst the twisted metal, might as well just get it on. Perfectly logical.

 

[calsnowskier]

Crash is one of the first movies I literally stood up and walked to the VHS player to stop. Back in those days, I committed myself to finishing a movie I started. I am much quicker on the hook now-a-days.

When the dude started fucking Arquettes leg wound, that was my que to exit stage left.

 

[Taddy Mason]

Crash is one of the first movies I literally stood up and walked to the VHS player to stop. Back in those days, I committed myself to finishing a movie I started. I am much quicker on the hook now-a-days.

When the dude started fucking Arquettes leg wound, that was my que to exit stage left.

What more of an endorsement does one need?