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Welcome back to another week of the BEST & WORST edition of 'what movies did you see last week?' thread. For those who haven't been part of it before, basically your hosts (us) posts our weekly movies and you can comment on those and list your movie for the same time frame. We will get back to you on yours and you can talk to other users here about their films. It's a great place to talk about film.

Was busy travelling and listening to podcasts this week so not too many films from me.

FIRST TIME MOVIE VIEWING

Incredibles 2 (2018, Brad Bird)
cinema
This was a great sequel to an established Pixar classic from fourteen years ago. The animation and set pieces were outstanding as per usual. The Bond like score was wonderful and the film had a bit of everything emotion wise. The 'twist' could be seen a mile off but I am not sure they ever had real intentions to hide it. In the end I am not sure it attained the heights of the original but it's right up there all the same.
7.5/10

REPEAT MOVIE VIEWING

Guardian of the Galaxy Vol 2 (2017, James Gunn)
blu ray
Second viewing for this one and whilst i still found it to be colourful silly fun, I found it a but lacking in other areas. The characters are great but after the first act I found it a bit of a clusterfuck, especially the finale. I originally put this above the original but not sure if it will hold that spot if I rewatch the first chapter.
6.5-7

Kalifornia (1993, Dominic Sena)
blu ray
This road movie sees a journalist/photograher duo (David Duchovny, Michelle Forbes) go on a tour of serial killer murder sites with two companions (Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis), unaware that one of them is a serial killer himself.
The film is beautifully shot but feels like a bit of a chore in the middle. I feel if it were edited down to 90 mins from its two hour run time it would be much more effective. Some of the characters feel a bit broad, the narration is a bit cheesey and the score isn't great but the film still has some thing.
6/10

WEEKLY AWARDS

BEST FILM: Incredibles 2
BEST ACTOR: Chris Pratt - Guardian of the Galaxy Vol 2
BEST ACTRESS: Michelle Forbes - Kalifornia
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Kurt Russell - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Juliette Lewis - Kalifornia
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: Bojan Bazelli - Kalifornia
BEST SCORE: Michael Giacchino - Incredibles 2
BEST DIRECTOR: Brad Bird - Incredibles 2

10/10 - Perfection (or as close to it as possible)
09/10 - An Excellent film
08/10 - A VERY Good film
07/10 - A Good film
06/10 - A Solid film
05/10 - An Average film
04/10 - Below Average film
03/10 - A mostly bad film
02/10 - A mostly terrible film
01/10 - Awful through and through
00/10 - Not only awful but offensive too

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 4:53:02 GMT

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Not many movies this week. I on the other hand had a lot.

Incredibles 2 - fun sequel, but I was hoping for more and as you pointed out the twist was easy to guess. 7.5/10

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - I like it a bit more than the first one due to a much better villain and I also think it's funnier. 7/10

Kalifornia - interesting movie. One of Brad Pitt's best performances. 7/10

First Time Viewings:

The 'Burbs (1989, Joe Dante)

This one is about a stressed suburbanite (Tom Hanks) and his fellow neighbors that are convinced the new family on the block are part of a Satanic cult. The film has some nice tension at times, as well as some good laughs along the way. The cast is good too and it's pretty entertaining throughout. The last 10-15 minutes or so are bound to lose some people, but I just went with it and overall had a good time with this one.

7/10

Girl, Interrupted (1999, James Mangold)

Based on her writings, this one tells the story of a young woman's stay at a mental institution during the 1960's. The film has some powerful scenes and the best performances I've seen from Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, especially Jolie, who was fantastic.

7/10

Boys Don't Cry (1999, Kimberly Peirce)

This one is based on the true story of the female born Teena Brandon, who adopted a male personality and attempted to find love in Nebraska. Hilary Swank puts in some impressive work in the lead role and there are a couple standout performances from the supporting cast as well. The film itself got better as it went along and had some very powerful and upsetting scenes.

7/10

Regarding Henry (1991, Mike Nichols)

In this one Harrison Ford plays a lawyer that must relearn speech and mobility after being shot, but he has his loving family to support him. Ford is quite good here and Annette Bening puts in some good work as well, but the film rushes through too many of the main characters hardships to be effective. The script needed work, but it has its moments and the cast carries it.

6/10

3:10 to Yuma (1957, Delmer Daves)

I'm a fan of the 2007 remake, so I decided to give this one a shot. It's pretty good, but I think the remake fleshes out the characters and their relationships better.

7/10

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017, Jake Kasdan)

The original Jumanji was one of my absolute favorites as a kid and I watched it last year for the first time in several years and it still held up quite well for me. The trailers for this one made me think it could be pretty fun, but I wasn't sure. The Rock and Jack Black are pretty fun and I liked Karen Gillian as well, but Kevin Hart just plays himself as usual. The film has some fun parts, but it covers a lot of the same ground as the original, but not as well. Overall it's a perfectly watchable film that provides some entertainment, but it lacks the heart and charm of the original.

6/10

Repeat Viewings:

X-Men: First Class (2011, Matthew Vaughn)

This prequel creates some inconsistencies with the other films, but it tells a strong story ad has some fantastic scenes. The casting is quite good, with Michael Fassbender stealing the show. I also like the score, especially Magneto's theme, which is just badass.

8/10

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, Bryan Singer)

The best X-Men movie for me and a top 5 superhero film. Seeing both the old and the newer cast in the same film is cool, it's high on emotion, has an interesting story, that;s really well done, and some excellent scenes are present.

8.5/10

Inception (2010, Christopher Nolan)

Nolan's best. A very creative premise that is brilliantly executed on screen. Zimmer's score is amazing, it has some impressive cinematography, terrific editing, and a strong ensemble cast.

9.5/10

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016, Bryan Singer)

A disappointment compared to First Class and Days of Future past, but the cast is still quite good and there are a few great moments.

7/10

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979, Robert Wise)

I liked this one more this time around. The pacing is still too slow in parts, but I find the story interesting, the score is damn good, and the characters are great.

7/10

Logan (2017, James Mangold)

I enjoyed this one at the theater, but was a bit letdown. This time I liked it a lot though. It's emotional, explores some interesting themes, and the brutal action scenes are terrific. Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart put in their best performances as these characters and overall it's just a really good movie and one of the best superhero films out there.

8/10

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982, Nicholas Meyer)

This one is better paced and more exciting than it's predecessor and it also features the best villain of the series. Some great scenes in this one.

7.5/10

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984, Leonard Nimoy)

A good follow up to part two. I don't think it's too far off from Wrath of Khan to be honest. It has a good villain and the story is pretty good.

7/10

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986, Leonard Nimoy)

This one has a cool time travel story and is just a ton of fun overall. Lots of laughs in this one, but it still has some good stakes and the characters are as awesome as ever.

8/10

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989, William Shatner)

This one gets a lot of flack and it's definitely a disappointment following the first four movies. It has it moments though and the characters save it from being a complete waste of time. It's too silly at times though and the story never comes close to reaching its potential.

5.5/10

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991, Nicholas Meyer)

The sixth and final film of the series to feature the cast of the original TV series is a pretty good sendoff for the characters. It has some really good moments and the story is pretty good.

7.5/10

3:10 to Yuma (2007, James Mangold)

A really good western right here. It has a strong cast, a good story, and it's very well made, with plenty of memorable scenes along the way.

8/10

Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - Inception
BEST ACTOR - Leonardo DiCaprio (Inception)
BEST ACTRESS - Hilary Swank (Boys Don't Cry)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Angelina Jolie (Girl, Interrupted)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Wally Pfister (Inception)
BEST SCORE - Hans Zimmer (Inception)
BEST SCRIPT - Christopher Nolan (Inception)
BEST DIRECTOR - Christopher Nolan (Inception)

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 4:59:08 GMT

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Jul 15, 2018 4:53:02 GMT jcush said:

Not many movies this week. I on the other hand had a lot.

Incredibles 2 - fun sequel, but I was hoping for more and as you pointed out the twist was easy to guess. 7.5/10

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - I like it a bit more than the first one due to a much better villain and I also think it's funnier. 7/10

Kalifornia - interesting movie. One of Brad Pitt's best performances. 7/10

First Time Viewings:

The 'Burbs (1989, Joe Dante)

This one is about a stressed suburbanite (Tom Hanks) and his fellow neighbors that are convinced the new family on the block are part of a Satanic cult. The film has some nice tension at times, as well as some good laughs along the way. The cast is good too and it's pretty entertaining throughout. The last 10-15 minutes or so are bound to lose some people, but I just went with it and overall had a good time with this one.

7/10

Girl, Interrupted (1999, James Mangold)

Based on her writings, this one tells the story of a young woman's stay at a mental institution during the 1960's. The film has some powerful scenes and the best performances I've seen from Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, especially Jolie, who was fantastic.

7/10

Boys Don't Cry (1999, Kimberly Peirce)

This one is based on the true story of the female born Teena Brandon, who adopted a male personality and attempted to find love in Nebraska. Hilary Swank puts in some impressive work in the lead role and there are a couple standout performances from the supporting cast as well. The film itself got better as it went along and had some very powerful and upsetting scenes.

7/10

Regarding Henry (1991, Mike Nichols)

In this one Harrison Ford plays a lawyer that must relearn speech and mobility after being shot, but he has his loving family to support him. Ford is quite good here and Annette Bening puts in some good work as well, but the film rushes through too many of the main characters hardships to be effective. The script needed work, but it has its moments and the cast carries it.

6/10

3:10 to Yuma (1957, Delmer Daves)

I'm a fan of the 2007 remake, so I decided to give this one a shot. It's pretty good, but I think the remake fleshes out the characters and their relationships better.

7/10

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017, Jake Kasdan)

The original Jumanji was one of my absolute favorites as a kid and I watched it last year for the first time in several years and it still held up quite well for me. The trailers for this one made me think it could be pretty fun, but I wasn't sure. The Rock and Jack Black are pretty fun and I liked Karen Gillian as well, but Kevin Hart just plays himself as usual. The film has some fun parts, but it covers a lot of the same ground as the original, but not as well. Overall it's a perfectly watchable film that provides some entertainment, but it lacks the heart and charm of the original.

6/10

Repeat Viewings:

X-Men: First Class (2011, Matthew Vaughn)

This prequel creates some inconsistencies with the other films, but it tells a strong story ad has some fantastic scenes. The casting is quite good, with Michael Fassbender stealing the show. I also like the score, especially Magneto's theme, which is just badass.

8/10

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, Bryan Singer)

The best X-Men movie for me and a top 5 superhero film. Seeing both the old and the newer cast in the same film is cool, it's high on emotion, has an interesting story, that;s really well done, and some excellent scenes are present.

8.5/10

Inception (2010, Christopher Nolan)

Nolan's best. A very creative premise that is brilliantly executed on screen. Zimmer's score is amazing, it has some impressive cinematography, terrific editing, and a strong ensemble cast.

9.5/10

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016, Bryan Singer)

A disappointment compared to First Class and Days of Future past, but the cast is still quite good and there are a few great moments.

7/10

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979, Robert Wise)

I liked this one more this time around. The pacing is still too slow in parts, but I find the story interesting, the score is damn good, and the characters are great.

7/10

Logan (2017, James Mangold)

I enjoyed this one at the theater, but was a bit letdown. This time I liked it a lot though. It's emotional, explores some interesting themes, and the brutal action scenes are terrific. Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart put in their best performances as these characters and overall it's just a really good movie and one of the best superhero films out there.

8/10

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982, Nicholas Meyer)

This one is better paced and more exciting than it's predecessor and it also features the best villain of the series. Some great scenes in this one.

7.5/10

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984, Leonard Nimoy)

A good follow up to part two. I don't think it's too far off from Wrath of Khan to be honest. It has a good villain and the story is pretty good.

7/10

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986, Leonard Nimoy)

This one has a cool time travel story and is just a ton of fun overall. Lots of laughs in this one, but it still has some good stakes and the characters are as awesome as ever.

8/10

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989, William Shatner)

This one gets a lot of flack and it's definitely a disappointment following the first four movies. It has it moments though and the characters save it from being a complete waste of time. It's too silly at times though and the story never comes close to reaching its potential.

5.5/10

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991, Nicholas Meyer)

The sixth and final film of the series to feature the cast of the original TV series is a pretty good sendoff for the characters. It has some really good moments and the story is pretty good.

7.5/10

3:10 to Yuma (2007, James Mangold)

A really good western right here. It has a strong cast, a good story, and it's very well made, with plenty of memorable scenes along the way.

8/10

Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - Inception
BEST ACTOR - Leonardo DiCaprio (Inception)
BEST ACTRESS - Hilary Swank (Boys Don't Cry)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Angelina Jolie (Girl, Interrupted)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Wally Pfister (Inception)
BEST SCORE - Hans Zimmer (Inception)
BEST SCRIPT - Christopher Nolan (Inception)
BEST DIRECTOR - Christopher Nolan (Inception)

Hey,

Yeah vol 2 is funnier for sure.

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The 'Burbs (1989, Joe Dante)

Never been able to get into this one 4.5/10

Boys Don't Cry (1999, Kimberly Peirce)

7/10

3:10 to Yuma (1957, Delmer Daves)

6.5/10

X-Men: First Class (2011, Matthew Vaughn)

7.5-8/10

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, Bryan Singer)

agreed but also my top super hero film in general
8/10

Inception (2010, Christopher Nolan)

6/10

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016, Bryan Singer)

Mixed bag for sure
6.5/10

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979, Robert Wise)

Looks great but its a bit plodding
6/10

Logan (2017, James Mangold)

Im yet to check it out again but I didnt think it was too great
6/10

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982, Nicholas Meyer)

6.5/10

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984, Leonard Nimoy)

6.5/10

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986, Leonard Nimoy)

Good times
7.5/10

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989, William Shatner)

I agree it is over criticized, i like the character moments in this one quite a bit
6.5/10

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991, Nicholas Meyer)

pretty badass
7.5/10

3:10 to Yuma (2007, James Mangold)

7/10

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 5:07:15 GMT

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Post by jcush on Jul 15, 2018 5:07:15 GMT

Jul 15, 2018 4:59:08 GMT darksidebeadle said:

Jul 15, 2018 4:53:02 GMT jcush said:

Hey,

Yeah vol 2 is funnier for sure.

YOURS

The 'Burbs (1989, Joe Dante)

Never been able to get into this one 4.5/10

Boys Don't Cry (1999, Kimberly Peirce)

7/10

3:10 to Yuma (1957, Delmer Daves)

6.5/10

X-Men: First Class (2011, Matthew Vaughn)

7.5-8/10

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, Bryan Singer)

agreed but also my top super hero film in general
8/10

Inception (2010, Christopher Nolan)

6/10

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016, Bryan Singer)

Mixed bag for sure
6.5/10

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979, Robert Wise)

Looks great but its a bit plodding
6/10

Logan (2017, James Mangold)

Im yet to check it out again but I didnt think it was too great
6/10

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982, Nicholas Meyer)

6.5/10

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984, Leonard Nimoy)

6.5/10

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986, Leonard Nimoy)

Good times
7.5/10

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989, William Shatner)

I agree it is over criticized, i like the character moments in this one quite a bit
6.5/10

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991, Nicholas Meyer)

pretty badass
7.5/10

3:10 to Yuma (2007, James Mangold)

7/10

Logan went up from a 7/10 for me. Not sure what it was, but I just got into it a lot more this time and a couple of the problems I had didn't really bother me this time.

Kirk, Spock, and Bones have some fun parts together in The Final Frontier, but like I said I think it gets too silly at times and the story could have been a lot better.

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 5:12:07 GMT

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Post by darksidebeadle on Jul 15, 2018 5:12:07 GMT

Jul 15, 2018 5:07:15 GMT jcush said:

Jul 15, 2018 4:59:08 GMT darksidebeadle said:

Hey,

Yeah vol 2 is funnier for sure.

YOURS

The 'Burbs (1989, Joe Dante)

Never been able to get into this one 4.5/10

Boys Don't Cry (1999, Kimberly Peirce)

7/10

3:10 to Yuma (1957, Delmer Daves)

6.5/10

X-Men: First Class (2011, Matthew Vaughn)

7.5-8/10

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, Bryan Singer)

agreed but also my top super hero film in general
8/10

Inception (2010, Christopher Nolan)

6/10

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016, Bryan Singer)

Mixed bag for sure
6.5/10

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979, Robert Wise)

Looks great but its a bit plodding
6/10

Logan (2017, James Mangold)

Im yet to check it out again but I didnt think it was too great
6/10

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982, Nicholas Meyer)

6.5/10

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984, Leonard Nimoy)

6.5/10

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986, Leonard Nimoy)

Good times
7.5/10

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989, William Shatner)

I agree it is over criticized, i like the character moments in this one quite a bit
6.5/10

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991, Nicholas Meyer)

pretty badass
7.5/10

3:10 to Yuma (2007, James Mangold)

7/10

Logan went up from a 7/10 for me. Not sure what it was, but I just got into it a lot more this time and a couple of the problems I had didn't really bother me this time.

Kirk, Spock, and Bones have some fun parts together in The Final Frontier, but like I said I think it gets too silly at times and the story could have been a lot better.

Yeah I will probably give logan another go soon, I ve had it in my collection since it came out on blu ray

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 5:16:08 GMT

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Post by jcush on Jul 15, 2018 5:16:08 GMT

Jul 15, 2018 5:12:07 GMT darksidebeadle said:

Jul 15, 2018 5:07:15 GMT jcush said:

Logan went up from a 7/10 for me. Not sure what it was, but I just got into it a lot more this time and a couple of the problems I had didn't really bother me this time.

Kirk, Spock, and Bones have some fun parts together in The Final Frontier, but like I said I think it gets too silly at times and the story could have been a lot better.

Yeah I will probably give logan another go soon, I ve had it in my collection since it came out on blu ray

Here's my updated X-Men rankings:

1. Days of Future Past - 8.5/10
2. X-Men - 8/10
3. X2 - 8/10
4. First Class - 8/10
5. Logan - 8/10
6. Apocalypse - 7/10
7. Deadpool - 7/10
8. The Last Stand - 6.5/10
9. The Wolverine - 6/10
10. Origins Wolverine - 5.5/10

Any interest in Girl, Interrupted?

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 5:36:46 GMT jcush likes this

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Post by darksidebeadle on Jul 15, 2018 5:36:46 GMT

Jul 15, 2018 5:16:08 GMT jcush said:

Jul 15, 2018 5:12:07 GMT darksidebeadle said:

Yeah I will probably give logan another go soon, I ve had it in my collection since it came out on blu ray

Here's my updated X-Men rankings:

1. Days of Future Past - 8.5/10
2. X-Men - 8/10
3. X2 - 8/10
4. First Class - 8/10
5. Logan - 8/10
6. Apocalypse - 7/10
7. Deadpool - 7/10
8. The Last Stand - 6.5/10
9. The Wolverine - 6/10
10. Origins Wolverine - 5.5/10

Any interest in Girl, Interrupted?

Not really interested but if it happened to be on tv id seize the opportunity to get that film done.

MINE

1. Days of Future Past 8/10
2. Deadpool 8/10
3. Deadpool 2 8/10
4. X-Men 7.5-8
5. First class 7.5-8
6. X2 7/10
7. Apocalypse 6.5/10
8. Logan 6/10
9. Last Stand 6/10
10. The Wolverine 5.5/10
11. Origins: Wolverine 5/10

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 7:39:31 GMT

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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Jul 15, 2018 7:39:31 GMT

The Expendables 2 (2012) - 9/10 - DVD
Great action packed sequel.

Friday the 13th (1980) - 9/10 - DVD
Great slasher classic.

Eaters (2011) - 1/10 - DVD
Uwe Boll presents an awful unwatchable zombie film.

Exposed (2016) - 2/10 - DVD
Keanu Reeves and Mira Sorvino star in this really odd really stupid film that I really could not find a solid plot to. Something about a cops partner being killed and a girl who gets pregnant and the stories collide. Its a big load of nothing. Apparently the studio interfered with the filmmakers so what we got was a disjointed film that makes no sense. Plus the film had 32 producers!

The Whole Truth (2016) - 6/10 - DVD
Keanu Reeves other movie this week is much better as he plays a lawer trying to get a rich kid off for killing his dad. Renee Zellweger is unrecognizable.

The Oxford Murders (2008) - 2/10 - DVD
Dull murder mystery.

Deadly Impact (2010) - 5/10 - DVD
OK action thriller. Kinda like Speed minus the bus. Joe Pantoliano is a fun bad guy.

Honeymoon (2014) - 5/10 - DVD
Not that good but sometimes eerie horror film has a couple on their honeymoon and strange things start to happen.

Me & Mrs. Jones (2001) - 2/10 - DVD
Lame rom com.

Best Film of the Week:

Worst Movie of the Week:

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Jul 15, 2018 7:39:31 GMT FridayOnElmStreet said:

The Expendables 2 (2012) - 9/10 - DVD
Great action packed sequel.

Friday the 13th (1980) - 9/10 - DVD
Great slasher classic.

Eaters (2011) - 1/10 - DVD
Uwe Boll presents an awful unwatchable zombie film.

Exposed (2016) - 2/10 - DVD
Keanu Reeves and Mira Sorvino star in this really odd really stupid film that I really could not find a solid plot to. Something about a cops partner being killed and a girl who gets pregnant and the stories collide. Its a big load of nothing. Apparently the studio interfered with the filmmakers so what we got was a disjointed film that makes no sense. Plus the film had 32 producers!

The Whole Truth (2016) - 6/10 - DVD
Keanu Reeves other movie this week is much better as he plays a lawer trying to get a rich kid off for killing his dad. Renee Zellweger is unrecognizable.

The Oxford Murders (2008) - 2/10 - DVD
Dull murder mystery.

Deadly Impact (2010) - 5/10 - DVD
OK action thriller. Kinda like Speed minus the bus. Joe Pantoliano is a fun bad guy.

Honeymoon (2014) - 5/10 - DVD
Not that good but sometimes eerie horror film has a couple on their honeymoon and strange things start to happen.

Me & Mrs. Jones (2001) - 2/10 - DVD
Lame rom com.

Best Film of the Week:

Worst Movie of the Week:

the expendables 2 - best of the bunch, Van Damme is fantastic 6.5/10

Friday the 13th - 7/10

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 12:57:32 GMT

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Post by gspdude on Jul 15, 2018 12:57:32 GMT

Haven't seen any of yours but Guardians 2 is on my "to see" list. I've seen 1 three times and liked it better each time.
My week:
Tintorera (1978) Killer Shark movie with poor effects. Looked like they may have actually killed a shark or two during filming. 3/10

The Love Witch (2016) Samantha Robinson has a nice screen presence, but most of the acting left a bit to be desired. 5/10

Lips of Blood(1975) As to be expected in a Jean Rollin movie, good imagery, pretty women, nudity. 7/10

The Neon Demon(2016) Seemed more an indictment of our culture of physical beauty than a horror movie. Still, it had enough horror elements in it to hold my interest. Christina Hendricks' role needed more screen time. 5/10

Night of the Hunted(1980) Another Jean Rollin film. The overall plot is interesting but many of the specific happenings made little or no sense. Brigitte Lahaie is gorgeous. 6/10

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Yours:
Incredibles 2 - 8/10 - Yep
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - 8/10

Mine:

First Time Viewings:

Die Hard 2 (1990) - Blu-ray
Yeah it's basically a bit of a rehash only set in an airport but it's still fun. Gonna need to catch up on the rest.
7/10

Repeat Viewings:

Back to the Future Part II (1989) - DVD
I feel like this is the darkest chapter of the three, even if it is a tad more goofy than the first film. Still, a pretty darn worthy followup and it's really the only one to establish Biff as a true villain into the saga.
7/10

Back to the Future Part III (1990) - DVD
The weakest but still very enjoyable. Just didn't click with me as much with the whole western vibe.
7/10

Scream 4 (2011) - Blu-ray
My favourite sequel in the franchise.
7/10

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Jul 15, 2018 4:53:02 GMT jcush said:

First Time Viewings:

The 'Burbs (1989, Joe Dante)

This one is about a stressed suburbanite (Tom Hanks) and his fellow neighbors that are convinced the new family on the block are part of a Satanic cult. The film has some nice tension at times, as well as some good laughs along the way. The cast is good too and it's pretty entertaining throughout. The last 10-15 minutes or so are bound to lose some people, but I just went with it and overall had a good time with this one.

7/10
6/ 10 I enjoy the fist half

Girl, Interrupted (1999, James Mangold)

Based on her writings, this one tells the story of a young woman's stay at a mental institution during the 1960's. The film has some powerful scenes and the best performances I've seen from Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, especially Jolie, who was fantastic.

7/10

Boys Don't Cry (1999, Kimberly Peirce)

This one is based on the true story of the female born Teena Brandon, who adopted a male personality and attempted to find love in Nebraska. Hilary Swank puts in some impressive work in the lead role and there are a couple standout performances from the supporting cast as well. The film itself got better as it went along and had some very powerful and upsetting scenes.

7/10
9/10

Regarding Henry (1991, Mike Nichols)

In this one Harrison Ford plays a lawyer that must relearn speech and mobility after being shot, but he has his loving family to support him. Ford is quite good here and Annette Bening puts in some good work as well, but the film rushes through too many of the main characters hardships to be effective. The script needed work, but it has its moments and the cast carries it.

6/10

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017, Jake Kasdan)

The original Jumanji was one of my absolute favorites as a kid and I watched it last year for the first time in several years and it still held up quite well for me. The trailers for this one made me think it could be pretty fun, but I wasn't sure. The Rock and Jack Black are pretty fun and I liked Karen Gillian as well, but Kevin Hart just plays himself as usual. The film has some fun parts, but it covers a lot of the same ground as the original, but not as well. Overall it's a perfectly watchable film that provides some entertainment, but it lacks the heart and charm of the original.

6/10
4/10 Pretty bad imo, especially the second half

Repeat Viewings:

X-Men: First Class (2011, Matthew Vaughn)

This prequel creates some inconsistencies with the other films, but it tells a strong story ad has some fantastic scenes. The casting is quite good, with Michael Fassbender stealing the show. I also like the score, especially Magneto's theme, which is just badass.

8/10

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014, Bryan Singer)

The best X-Men movie for me and a top 5 superhero film. Seeing both the old and the newer cast in the same film is cool, it's high on emotion, has an interesting story, that;s really well done, and some excellent scenes are present.

8.5/10
7.5-8/10

Inception (2010, Christopher Nolan)

Nolan's best. A very creative premise that is brilliantly executed on screen. Zimmer's score is amazing, it has some impressive cinematography, terrific editing, and a strong ensemble cast.

9.5/10

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016, Bryan Singer)

A disappointment compared to First Class and Days of Future past, but the cast is still quite good and there are a few great moments.

7/10

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979, Robert Wise)

I liked this one more this time around. The pacing is still too slow in parts, but I find the story interesting, the score is damn good, and the characters are great.

7/10
7.5/10 Which version did you watch?

Logan (2017, James Mangold)

I enjoyed this one at the theater, but was a bit letdown. This time I liked it a lot though. It's emotional, explores some interesting themes, and the brutal action scenes are terrific. Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart put in their best performances as these characters and overall it's just a really good movie and one of the best superhero films out there.

8/10 Big jump for you

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982, Nicholas Meyer)

This one is better paced and more exciting than it's predecessor and it also features the best villain of the series. Some great scenes in this one.

7.5/10
7/10

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984, Leonard Nimoy)

A good follow up to part two. I don't think it's too far off from Wrath of Khan to be honest. It has a good villain and the story is pretty good.

7/10

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986, Leonard Nimoy)

This one has a cool time travel story and is just a ton of fun overall. Lots of laughs in this one, but it still has some good stakes and the characters are as awesome as ever.

8/10
7/10

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989, William Shatner)

This one gets a lot of flack and it's definitely a disappointment following the first four movies. It has it moments though and the characters save it from being a complete waste of time. It's too silly at times though and the story never comes close to reaching its potential.

5.5/10
4.5/10

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991, Nicholas Meyer)

The sixth and final film of the series to feature the cast of the original TV series is a pretty good sendoff for the characters. It has some really good moments and the story is pretty good.

7.5/10
6.5/10

3:10 to Yuma (2007, James Mangold)

A really good western right here. It has a strong cast, a good story, and it's very well made, with plenty of memorable scenes along the way.

8/10

Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - Inception
BEST ACTOR - Leonardo DiCaprio (Inception)
BEST ACTRESS - Hilary Swank (Boys Don't Cry)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Angelina Jolie (Girl, Interrupted)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Wally Pfister (Inception)
BEST SCORE - Hans Zimmer (Inception)
BEST SCRIPT - Christopher Nolan (Inception)
BEST DIRECTOR - Christopher Nolan (Inception)

I agree with all of your wins this week

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What Films Did You Watch Last Week? (09/07-15/07)CLOSED Jul 15, 2018 21:12:02 GMT

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MINE

Muppets from Space (1999 Tim Hill) - 5/10

Doctor Zhivago (1965 David Lean) - 7/10

Roar (1981 Noel Marshall) - 5.5/10

The Bishop's Wife (1947 Henry Koster) - 7/10

Miracle on 34th Street (1947 George Seaton) - 7/10

Premonition (2007 Mennan Yapo) - 5.5/10

Lost Horizon (1937 Frank Capra) - 7.5/10

Where Is Kyra? (2017 Andrew Dosunmu) - 7/10

Split Image (1982 Ted Kotcheff) - 7/10

The Last Unicorn (1982 Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin Jr.) - 7/10

Love Field (1992 Jonathan Kaplan) - 5.5/10

Re-watches

Swordfish (2001 Dominic Sena) - 6.5/10

I Love You Phillip Morris (2009 Glenn Ficarra, John Requa) - 6.5/10

Kingpin (1996 Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly) - 7/10

Film Awards

BEST PICTURE

BEST ACTOR

Jim Carrey (I Love You Phillip Morris)

BEST ACTRESS

Michelle Pfeiffer (Love Field)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Rod Steiger (Doctor Zhivago)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Natalie Wood (Miracle on 34th Street)

BEST DIRECTOR

Frank Capra (Lost Horizon)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Doctor Zhivago

BEST SCORE

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Jul 15, 2018 21:12:02 GMT moviemouth said:

MINE

Muppets from Space (1999 Tim Hill) - 5/10

Doctor Zhivago (1965 David Lean) - 7/10

Roar (1981 Noel Marshall) - 5.5/10

The Bishop's Wife (1947 Henry Koster) - 7/10

Miracle on 34th Street (1947 George Seaton) - 7/10

Premonition (2007 Mennan Yapo) - 5.5/10

Lost Horizon (1937 Frank Capra) - 7.5/10

Where Is Kyra? (2017 Andrew Dosunmu) - 7/10

Split Image (1982 Ted Kotcheff) - 7/10

The Last Unicorn (1982 Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin Jr.) - 7/10

Love Field (1992 Jonathan Kaplan) - 5.5/10

Re-watches

Swordfish (2001 Dominic Sena) - 6.5/10

I Love You Phillip Morris (2009 Glenn Ficarra, John Requa) - 6.5/10

Kingpin (1996 Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly) - 7/10

Film Awards

BEST PICTURE

BEST ACTOR

Jim Carrey (I Love You Phillip Morris)

BEST ACTRESS

Michelle Pfeiffer (Love Field)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Rod Steiger (Doctor Zhivago)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Natalie Wood (Miracle on 34th Street)

BEST DIRECTOR

Frank Capra (Lost Horizon)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Doctor Zhivago

BEST SCORE

Roar (1981 Noel Marshall) - 4/10

I Love You Phillip Morris (2009 Glenn Ficarra, John Requa) - 6.5/10

Kingpin (1996 Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly) - 5.5/10

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Jul 15, 2018 20:20:27 GMT moviemouth said: