Movie Review Thread

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

RE: Movie Review Thread

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

I saw the movie My Family/Mi Familia this weekend. It's been out for years, but I just watched it. What a great movie. Great cast and story line.
If you haven't seen it you should check it out. It's considered a latino classic

TV Buff · TOP Guru

luna chiquitita wrote:

@ Buffy, but did you cry during Charlotte's Web? I cried during a Bridge to Terabithia sooo sad but I felt really stupid 'cause its a KIDS' movie

I haven't seen either, but I'll probably cry.

luna chiquitita · TOP Guru

@ Buffy, but did you cry during Charlotte's Web? I cried during a Bridge to Terabithia

sooo sad but I felt really stupid 'cause its a KIDS' movie

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Went to see Meet the Robinsons yesterday with la famille... what a cute, cute movie. I think out of all the animated flicks, this and Shrek are now my top two. It's got a sweet story. The graphics are not top notch, but the story more than makes up for it. I loooooooooved it. I even cried...

I'm such an emotional loser...

Gastone · Guru

GITANA wrote:

I WATCHED BLOOD DIAMOND LAST WEEK... I MUST SAY IT WAS VERY TOUCHING...
I ALSO WATCHED 300 ON TUESDAY...

-- Edited by GITANA at 16:47, 2007-03-22

Hey I also watched Blood Diamond, is great! The last one I watched was "The last King of Scotland" I liked it a lot, and since I had the opportunity of meeting Forest Whitaker months ago, I felt so proud of him.

GITANA · Guru

I WATCHED BLOOD DIAMOND LAST WEEK... I MUST SAY IT WAS VERY TOUCHING...
I ALSO WATCHED 300 ON TUESDAY...

-- Edited by GITANA at 16:47, 2007-03-22

Salsera de Corazon · TOP Guru

well I watched the movie Volver not bad but I didn't like the ending, and another movie which is not bad is called Desnudos is a mexican movie again movie was o.k but the end I didn't like it too much

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

I haven't watched a movie in a while. Last thing I saw was Blood Diamond

and Babel

But tommorow I'm going to watch Turistas

Guadalupana · Foro Master

Did you guys realize that tomorrow is the 23?!!!!

Yeah me too

Anyway, you know the movie i saw which isn't that new really, but i borrowed from the library?! Amores Perros, i liked it. And everyone is miserable until the end. Ah well. My 2 centavos romanos.

Chale Tanga · TOP Guru

Motown Junkie wrote:

Who said???

There only "suspect" died in 1992 which was WAY after the killings stopped.

I said he got bored!

Imagine running around naked around some guy to get his attention and he didn't notice? You'd stop trying.

I think that's what happened here!

You've done that havent you?

@ GL: I havent seen it, I dont think I've ever heard of it either.

Has anyone seen "Namesake"? Im not sure when it does or if it did come out already. Anyone?

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Chale Tanga wrote:

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:
But he was never caught

But he stopped anyway.

cuz he died

@ GL: I go.... often Hey mang, we just happen to always be within the vacinty of Yorkdale mall....

Who said???

There only "suspect" died in 1992 which was WAY after the killings stopped.

I said he got bored!

Imagine running around naked around some guy to get his attention and he didn't notice? You'd stop trying.

I think that's what happened here!

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Chale Tanga wrote:

cuz he died

@ GL: I go.... often Hey mang, we just happen to always be within the vacinty of Yorkdale mall....

Coolies! I love movies. Did you or anyone for that matter, see The Perfume: Story of a Murderer? I wanted to see it so badly!

@ MM.

Chale Tanga · TOP Guru

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:
But he was never caught

But he stopped anyway.

cuz he died

@ GL: I go.... often

Hey mang, we just happen to always be within the vacinty of Yorkdale mall....

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:
But he was never caught

But he stopped anyway.

Probably got bored.

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Motown Junkie wrote:
But he was never caught

But he stopped anyway.

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Chale Tanga wrote:

@ GL: I know it got really horrible reviews, but I wanted to see it for myself. What can I say, I support Canadian talent

Anywhore, I say you should watch 300, its such a wicked a$$ movie!!! And i definately recommend seeing it in IMAX... sooooooooo good!

mmmmm the Zodiac was alright.... makes you appreciate all the advancements in technology in order to catch the bad guys now a days.

But he was never caught

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Chale Tanga wrote:

@ GL: I know it got really horrible reviews, but I wanted to see it for myself. What can I say, I support Canadian talent

Anywhore, I say you should watch 300, its such a wicked a$$ movie!!! And i definately recommend seeing it in IMAX... sooooooooo good!

mmmmm the Zodiac was alright.... makes you appreciate all the advancements in technology in order to catch the bad guys now a days.

True. That's the only reason why I will look for it on video. I

Jim Carrey.

And btw, holy crap, girl! How often do you go to the movies?

Chale Tanga · TOP Guru

@ GL: I know it got really horrible reviews, but I wanted to see it for myself. What can I say, I support Canadian talent

Anywhore, I say you should watch 300, its such a wicked a$$ movie!!!

And i definately recommend seeing it in IMAX... sooooooooo good!

mmmmm the Zodiac was alright.... makes you appreciate all the advancements in technology in order to catch the bad guys now a days.

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Chale Tanga wrote:

Blood diamond is a good movie, I lurved it. I especially lurved the part where Leo has a british accent turned Patois accent....
The movie got its point across though, say no to the diamond industry!

I also saw The Number 23....
Jim Carrey played a really good role in it. His character was believable and he pulled it off really really well. however, the script for the movie just sucks donkey balls. The movie ended up being more of a joke than a thriller (was is supposed to be a thriller?)

I can't believe you went to see it. I read reviews on it (pretty bad ones) and decided to pass on it.

Anyway, I just finished watching High Fidelity (welcome to seven years ago, I know). I really liked it. It's sappy yet funny and the music is not bad.

"What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss."

-Weeeeeeeerd!

John Cuzack. He's actually in a lot of movies I like. Not the greatest ones but not bad ones either. He's a pretty consistent actor.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

I watched Lucky Number Slevin last night. It was SUCH a good movie.

I give it 11 bloody gory splashy murders out of 10.

JOKER_ESCO · Foro Master

Chale Tanga wrote:

Blood diamond is a good movie, I lurved it. I especially lurved the part where Leo has a british accent turned Patois accent....
The movie got its point across though, say no to the diamond industry!

I also saw The Number 23....
Jim Carrey played a really good role in it. His character was believable and he pulled it off really really well. however, the script for the movie just sucks donkey balls. The movie ended up being more of a joke than a thriller (was is supposed to be a thriller?)

Thank u, I want 2 check that movie out but now that I know I guess I won't LoL

Chale Tanga · TOP Guru

Blood diamond is a good movie, I lurved it. I especially lurved the part where Leo has a british accent turned Patois accent....

The movie got its point across though, say no to the diamond industry!

I also saw The Number 23....

Jim Carrey played a really good role in it. His character was believable and he pulled it off really really well. however, the script for the movie just sucks donkey balls. The movie ended up being more of a joke than a thriller (was is supposed to be a thriller?)

JOKER_ESCO · Foro Master

Jaime Cruz wrote:

JOKER_ESCO wrote:

Has any1 seen Blood Diamond, its really good movie n it makes u think allot...

I'm sorry what was the question??
I got distracted by your avatar

.....Oh Blood Diamond. Yes I saw it. Great movie and it had more action than I expected.

LoL Is ok bro LoL Yeah it did...

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

JOKER_ESCO wrote:

Has any1 seen Blood Diamond, its really good movie n it makes u think allot...

I'm sorry what was the question??
I got distracted by your avatar

.....Oh Blood Diamond. Yes I saw it. Great movie and it had more action than I expected.

JOKER_ESCO · Foro Master

Has any1 seen Blood Diamond, its really good movie n it makes u think allot...

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Jaime Cruz wrote:

The Prestige

This is a great movie and definately worth a look. I hear the Illusionist is just as good, and after watching The Prestige I am excited to watch it too.
It's amazing how good this movie was, and how little attention it got while in theatres

I think instead of watching either one of those I'll look out for the original Magician Movie: The Cepillin Story.

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

The Prestige

This is a great movie and definately worth a look. I hear the Illusionist is just as good, and after watching The Prestige I am excited to watch it too.
It's amazing how good this movie was, and how little attention it got while in theatres

Marky Mark · Foro Master

And before I get stoned to death I meant the first "astronomers" not "astrologers"

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Motown Junkie wrote:

Is it long as in boring long? Long as in some scenes could've been cut out long? Or long where you didn't even notice the time long???

I read somewhere that a lot of people (I'm assuming Mexicans) were not pleased with the movie because it depicts their ancestors as savages. I dunno.

Yes it's long but I was entertained. I guess like any epic there will be parts that drag. I can't speak for Mexicans but even Lahtina agreed it was a savage time back then. And weren't we all savages before we became "civilized" by the Spanish?

angelita · Guru

Marky Mark wrote:

Lahtina and I saw Apocalypto a couple weeks ago. We really liked it too. But she saw one major flaw with the movie in that during a sacrifice scene when an eclipse came, the people looked surprised and bewildered. In reality, the Mayans were the first astrologers and knew exactly when the sun/moon phases were going to occur.

Other than that, it was great cinematography, great story and it helped put visuals to an ancient peoples' way of life. Although some actors were North American natives mixed with Mexican natives, it was still believable.

Mel Gibson, he is a master movie-maker.

I didn't think about that until i read your post! That's true.

Well i give the movie 2 thumbs up. But other then that, i really liked it.

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Marky Mark wrote:

Lahtina and I saw Apocalypto a couple weeks ago. We really liked it too. But she saw one major flaw with the movie in that during a sacrifice scene when an eclipse came, the people looked surprised and bewildered. In reality, the Mayans were the first astrologers and knew exactly when the sun/moon phases were going to occur.

Other than that, it was great cinematography, great story and it helped put visuals to an ancient peoples' way of life. Although some actors were North American natives mixed with Mexican natives, it was still believable.

Mel Gibson, he is a master movie-maker.

Is it long as in boring long? Long as in some scenes could've been cut out long? Or long where you didn't even notice the time long???

I read somewhere that a lot of people (I'm assuming Mexicans) were not pleased with the movie because it depicts their ancestors as savages. I dunno.

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Lahtina and I saw Apocalypto a couple weeks ago. We really liked it too. But she saw one major flaw with the movie in that during a sacrifice scene when an eclipse came, the people looked surprised and bewildered. In reality, the Mayans were the first astrologers and knew exactly when the sun/moon phases were going to occur.

Other than that, it was great cinematography, great story and it helped put visuals to an ancient peoples' way of life. Although some actors were North American natives mixed with Mexican natives, it was still believable.

Mel Gibson, he is a master movie-maker.

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

GENIE wrote:

Jaime Cruz wrote:

Was home a bit sick this weekend and I saw a few movies.

Blood Diamond - 4/5

Not a bad movie. There are a couple of things that could have been a bit better, but overall a good story and worth a watch. More action in this movie then I anticipated.

Gridiron Gang - 5/5

I loved this movie. It's a sports movie and kind of like Coach Carter, but I like the story in this movie better. I AGREE BEST MOVIE I LOVE THE ROCK!! AND THE STORY IS SO GOOD!!!!
-- Edited by Jaime Cruz at 19:07, 2007-01-14

          @BUFFY - i love Madea's family reunion!! I wanted to see it after I saw the movie

                (i think its called) DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMEN omg that one has its funny moments but then it goes all crazy and stuff but its also a good movie! and i was the same with Madeas i cried im such a suck! I know

          I went to see Apocalypto i have to say Mel Gibson is in my good books again i loved the movie!! very graphic very true though (i went with a messycan) so yes very good movie i think most ppl should go watch it! BEST PART NO HOLLYWOOD PPL ARE IN IT REAL MEXICAN PPL!!!

Ya I hear Apocalyto is amazing. I'm going to watch it tonight.

GENIE · Foro Master

Jaime Cruz wrote:

Was home a bit sick this weekend and I saw a few movies.

Blood Diamond - 4/5

Not a bad movie. There are a couple of things that could have been a bit better, but overall a good story and worth a watch. More action in this movie then I anticipated.

Gridiron Gang - 5/5

I loved this movie. It's a sports movie and kind of like Coach Carter, but I like the story in this movie better. I AGREE BEST MOVIE I LOVE THE ROCK!! AND THE STORY IS SO GOOD!!!!
-- Edited by Jaime Cruz at 19:07, 2007-01-14

@BUFFY - i love Madea's family reunion!! I wanted to see it after I saw the movie

(i think its called) DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMEN omg that one has its funny moments but then it goes all crazy and stuff but its also a good movie! and i was the same with Madeas i cried im such a suck! I know

I went to see Apocalypto i have to say Mel Gibson is in my good books again i loved the movie!! very graphic very true though (i went with a messycan) so yes very good movie i think most ppl should go watch it! BEST PART NO HOLLYWOOD PPL ARE IN IT REAL MEXICAN PPL!!!

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

TV Buff wrote:

Yesi wrote:

I watched Freedom Writers with Hilary Swank.

Fresh-faced, idealistic twenty-three-year-old Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank) is ready to take on the world as she steps inside Wilson High School for her first day of teaching. Her class, a diverse group of racially charged teenagers from different walks of life -- African Americans, Latinos, Asians, juvenile delinquents, gang members, and underprivileged students from poor neighborhoods -- hope for nothing more than to make it through the day. On the surface, the only thing they share is their hatred for each other and the understanding that they are simply being warehoused in the educational system until they are old enough to disappear. Despite her students' obstinate refusal to participate during class, Erin tries various means to engage them on a daily basis.

It is a good movie and it is a true story so it makes you think big time. I am glad I am here and not in L.A.

Yesi

The only reason why I wouldn't watch this (though I probably will) is that I made the mistake of watching that Michelle Pfiffer movie which looks A LOT like this one and it just pissed me off: same old story: pretty white chick comes to the ghetto and inspires loser black/hispanic/(insert your race here) kids who don't know that they can do something better with their lives. It just sounds like another piece of americana to me.

Same reason why I'm not interested in that movie either!!!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Yesi wrote:

I watched Freedom Writers with Hilary Swank.

Fresh-faced, idealistic twenty-three-year-old Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank) is ready to take on the world as she steps inside Wilson High School for her first day of teaching. Her class, a diverse group of racially charged teenagers from different walks of life -- African Americans, Latinos, Asians, juvenile delinquents, gang members, and underprivileged students from poor neighborhoods -- hope for nothing more than to make it through the day. On the surface, the only thing they share is their hatred for each other and the understanding that they are simply being warehoused in the educational system until they are old enough to disappear. Despite her students' obstinate refusal to participate during class, Erin tries various means to engage them on a daily basis.

It is a good movie and it is a true story so it makes you think big time. I am glad I am here and not in L.A.

Yesi

The only reason why I wouldn't watch this (though I probably will) is that I made the mistake of watching that Michelle Pfiffer movie which looks A LOT like this one and it just pissed me off: same old story: pretty white chick comes to the ghetto and inspires loser black/hispanic/(insert your race here) kids who don't know that they can do something better with their lives. It just sounds like another piece of americana to me.

Yesi · Guru

I watched Freedom Writers with Hilary Swank.

Fresh-faced, idealistic twenty-three-year-old Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank) is ready to take on the world as she steps inside Wilson High School for her first day of teaching. Her class, a diverse group of racially charged teenagers from different walks of life -- African Americans, Latinos, Asians, juvenile delinquents, gang members, and underprivileged students from poor neighborhoods -- hope for nothing more than to make it through the day. On the surface, the only thing they share is their hatred for each other and the understanding that they are simply being warehoused in the educational system until they are old enough to disappear. Despite her students' obstinate refusal to participate during class, Erin tries various means to engage them on a daily basis.

It is a good movie and it is a true story so it makes you think big time. I am glad I am here and not in L.A.

Yesi

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

El Pibe and I went to see "The Holiday" last night with Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black.

I cried because I'm a big sap and it must've been good since El Pibe didn't fall asleep through it.

Overall, I thought it was nice, wasn't overly ridiculous and it was very heartfelt. What the women go through in the film, you (the women of foro, that is) can relate to.

I loved it!!! I give it an 8/10.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

The two movies that I saw this weekend:

Walk the Line -- Awesome, awesome movie, very touching and the acting was superb, especially Joaquin's. That guy just doesn't do anything wrong.

Madea's Family Reunion -- I watched this movie 'cause I wanted something light and fluffy and was expecting to laugh my head off. Well, it has its funny (really funny) moments, but it's sad as hell. I almost went through a box of kleenex! And it's also very thought-provoking. Even Maya Angelou and Cicely Tyson are in this movie! So fitting that I watched it on MLK weekend (without even knowing).

confundida · Foro Master

I GOT TO SEE HAPPY N'EVER AFTER!!!

DO NOT.....I REPEAT DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE......BORING AS HELL!!! EVEN SOME KIDS FELL ASLEEP THREW IT......WAS WAY TOO LONG!!! LIKE WAY TOO LONG....

I LOVE KIDS MOVIES BUT THIS WAS NOT WORTH WATCHING.........TRUST ME!!! BUT IF UR DAUGHTER OR NIECE IS INTO FAIRY TALES AND PRINCE CHARMNING AND THE WHOLE NINE YARDS THEN TOO BAD SIT THREW IT AND DIE!!!

PURSUIT OF HAPINESS (BASED ON A TRUE STORY)

PRETTY GOOD MOVIE....KINDA SAD BUT MAKES YOU REALIZES SOMETIMES WHAT WE DO TO HAVE OUR DREAMS....ITS WITH WILL SMITH AND HIS SON.....

RATING: 3/5

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

Was home a bit sick this weekend and I saw a few movies.

Blood Diamond - 4/5

Not a bad movie. There are a couple of things that could have been a bit better, but overall a good story and worth a watch. More action in this movie then I anticipated.

Gridiron Gang - 5/5

I loved this movie. It's a sports movie and kind of like Coach Carter, but I like the story in this movie better.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre - 5/5

Most people won't give this a 5 out of 5. The movie is Gory as hell. Senseless and graphic violence. I read some reviews on websites and they butchered this movie. Some gave it a 1 out 5. They say it's over the top violent, but that's what this character is supposed to be about in my opinion. I liked it. Lots of blood, and suspence.
Don't think too many people would like it though. This is more for people who liked Gore movies like Saw and Hostel, but this is more violent.

-- Edited by Jaime Cruz at 19:07, 2007-01-14

Guadalupana · Foro Master

Watched Saw III. Extra super gory. Over the top bloody.
Good twists. Over all, nothing special.

**1/2(out of 5)

Yesi · Guru

I watched Final Destination 3 last weekend.

Good movie, end sucks big time.

Yesi

Pelon` · Guru

@JC - Hmm...never heard of it.

Watched Wicker Man this weekend it was alright, but didn't expect the end to finish that way. Guess its okay how movies throw you off track at the end.

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

Watched District 13 this weekend and it was great.
It's like The Transporter movies with the over the top action scenes, but it's worth it.

Pelon` · Guru

Jaime Cruz wrote:

Chale Tanga wrote:

Pelon` wrote:

Watched that Sept 11 movie the other week. Good movie to watch I recommend it. As for 'Step Up' = worst movie ever. I thought it was stupid and a waste of time. Guy can dance I can give you that but who can't?

please tell me you went to see it with a girl... cuz it would be pretty funny if you and your boys went to check that out... lol

HEY!!!! It's was just a guys night out

@Chale - went with mah gf, of course no guy in his right mind watches movies period let alone with his guy friends.

@JC -

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

Chale Tanga wrote:

Pelon` wrote:

Watched that Sept 11 movie the other week. Good movie to watch I recommend it. As for 'Step Up' = worst movie ever. I thought it was stupid and a waste of time. Guy can dance I can give you that but who can't?

please tell me you went to see it with a girl... cuz it would be pretty funny if you and your boys went to check that out... lol

HEY!!!!

It's was just a guys night out

Chale Tanga · TOP Guru

Pelon` wrote:

Watched that Sept 11 movie the other week. Good movie to watch I recommend it. As for 'Step Up' = worst movie ever. I thought it was stupid and a waste of time. Guy can dance I can give you that but who can't?

please tell me you went to see it with a girl... cuz it would be pretty funny if you and your boys went to check that out... lol

Pelon` · Guru

Watched that Sept 11 movie the other week. Good movie to watch I recommend it. As for 'Step Up' = worst movie ever. I thought it was stupid and a waste of time. Guy can dance I can give you that but who can't?