Box office roundup

[ahoythematey]

Oh, it hurts us. Why Vin, why would you return to the dog vomit that is this series? Gasoline hijacking? Really?

I feel dumber for having watched it.

I know why I'm going to see it.

[schild]

War Inc.

Pretty surreal. This, along with Idiocracy, would make a swell double feature.

As long as you like Cusack and hate freedom, you'll enjoy it.

War, Inc. felt like they really wanted to make a sequel to Gross Point Blank and then they wanted to make a preachy anti-american movie and then they forgot they were making a GPB sequel and then they found out Minnie Driver got ugly and then it all went to shit. 10% really awesome / 90% giant fucking mess.

In fact, I've never seen so many great performers and performances result in such a shitty movie.

[stray]

Yeah, it did kick off with a sort of GPB coolness, but like RDJ, I'm a total fag for Cusack. I've watched worse movies with him in it. He makes them watchable. You're right though, it was shitty -- but to me, there was enough redeemable qualities to it to keep me going. The parodic atmosphere of the movie was funny to me (it's why I compared it to Idiocracy btw). Also, milfy Marisa Tomei is still hot. Kingsley rocked....should've been in it more.

[naum]

Saw Tropic Thunder, liked it a lot. Downey Jr. was the highlight for me.

Just returned from a theater showing of Tropic Thunder.

OK, I guess, a little too vulgar for my tastes but some redeeming moments, and Downey really was the best part of it (including the famous actor not billed that may be disguised to you (it took until his 3rd scene that I figured out…))…

[stray]

Hah! How could you not notice? No one else plays a douchebag so well.

[Oban]

Finally saw Iron Man, great movie.  One minor quibble though, the instrumental music during the fight scenes left much to be desired.

[stray]

Yeah, it sounded like some sort of local metal bar band. The general theme/feel of rock instrumentals is cool, I guess...but it wasn't done right.

[stu]

Here's a Red Band trailer for Zack and Miri Make a Porno (NSFW)

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/zack-and-miri-make-a-porno-red-band-trailer-returns.php

[Trippy]

I still like one where they are interviewing people better.

[HaemishM]

Here's a Red Band trailer for Zack and Miri Make a Porno (NSFW)

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/zack-and-miri-make-a-porno-red-band-trailer-returns.php

Goddamnit, that looks awesome. I love me some Kevin Smith movies.

[Evildrider]

Am I the only one that can't wait for this film?   

My Name Is Bruce

[Zetleft]

Am I the only one that can't wait for this film?   

My Name Is Bruce

Ok  THAT is awesome.

[Riggswolfe]

Am I the only one that can't wait for this film?   

My Name Is Bruce

Considering the Bruce Campbell is the only famous person I've ever met who was a very nice guy in real life? And that I own all the Evil Dead movies? That I recognized Uncle Ben's car from Spiderman from said movies? That I started watching Burn Notice because he's in it? That I watched Jack of All Trades for him?

It's a safe bet I'll see it. Ok, unless I'm dead or in an orgy with Angelina Jolie, Neve Campbell, Natalie Portman, Elisabeth Shue (it's a teen crush alright?), and a few other actresses I'll be there.

[murdoc]

  so full of   

[Lantyssa]

He really is a nice guy.  Have I mentioned he waved to me the day after he judged the costume contest?  That was cool.

He didn't know anything about anime at the time, but he seemed to be having a blast.

[Oz]

He had a guest apperance at the University of Missouri (go tigers!) when i was there to promote his "life of a b-star" book.  He basically read a bunch of weird Missouri/Columbia laws that he found at the library and uncomfortably dealt with stupid fanboi questions.  My favorite was when someone asked him why they stopped Brisco County after the 2nd season.  his response:  "um...first off there was only 1 season."  had me rolling on the floor.  I felt so bad for him dealing with those stinky mouthbreathers.

[Viin]

Funny, I've never seen the Evil Dead movies, but I like him in Burn Notice!

[Evildrider]

The Evil Dead movies made him.  I'd suggest watching them sometime.  Especially if you like trashy b-movies.   

[Oban]

Funny Games, awful movie to be avoided even if you can rent it for a dollar.

The plot, what little of it there was, went completely off the rails when one of the main characters picked up a remote and rewound the movie.  Yes, that is right, rewound the movie.   

Spoiler  The movie's violence is mostly shown off scene or out of frame, but if you are a parent the violence directed at the child is extremely uncomfortable to watch.

[stray]

Elisabeth Shue (it's a teen crush alright?)

You don't need to make any excuses. 

[Khaldun]

...My Name Is Bruce looks like just about the best movie in the history of humanity.

[tazelbain]

At least since Three Amigos. 

[stu]

Funny Games, awful movie to be avoided even if you can rent it for a dollar.

The plot, what little of it there was, went completely off the rails when one of the main characters picked up a remote and rewound the movie.  Yes, that is right, rewound the movie.   

I watched it without sound and then backwards, Memento style, a few weeks ago. Still didn't do it for me.

[HaemishM]

Finally watched Soylent Green on Netflix's Watch Instantly thing.

That movie really does hold up over time. Fantastic film.

[K9]

Just got back from seeing Rocknrolla. It's definitely not as clever as Lock Stock, or Snatch and the dialogue is a bit jilted in parts. However what it lacks in cleverness it does make up somewhat with "WTF!" moments that are generally pretty funny. The core characters are top-notch, and well acted, and the cinematography is good. Richie does have a knack for getting really good angles on scenes. Toby Kebbell is probably the star of the show as the eponymous rocker, Mark Strong and Gerald Butler put in some really good turns too. Butler and his crew do a good turn as some genuinely likable gangsters, much like Tyrone, Sol and Vincent in Snatch. There's quite a large number of peripheral characters and the film doesn't give enough time to get to know most of them, which is unfortunate, and they don't come across as meaningful or as anything much more than props to drive the plot forward.

My friends and I spent a good amount of this film laughing, quite often being baffled by the ridiculousness of what was going on. Overall I enjoyed it, it's not as good as Lock Stock or Snatch just because the plot is far simpler and Richie isn't on quite as good form as the past. The main characters go a long way to making up for this though. Definitely worth a watch imho.

And god damn is Thandie Newton sexy as hell. 

[HaemishM]

Didn't even know Richie had one in the pipe? Is it better than Revolver? Because that sucked ass. The trailer looks good.

[justdave]

Finally watched Soylent Green on Netflix's Watch Instantly thing.

That movie really does hold up over time. Fantastic film.

It's the one film where he actually plays a reprehensible sunavabitch, and oddly enough, it's got a lot of power.

[schild]

Funny Games, awful movie to be avoided even if you can rent it for a dollar.

The plot, what little of it there was, went completely off the rails when one of the main characters picked up a remote and rewound the movie.  Yes, that is right, rewound the movie.   

I watched it without sound and then backwards, Memento style, a few weeks ago. Still didn't do it for me.

I thought it was fantastic. But then, I like fun.

[Oban]

I thought it was fantastic. But then, I like fun.

If you had spawn, this would not be considered fun.

[K9]

Is it better than Revolver?

Yes, but it's not in the same league as Snatch or Lock Stock. Thinking about it, the plot really isn't this film's strong point, but the characters make it work.

[stray]

Turkish Star Wars is better than Revolver. Not a big accomplishment really.

[Oban]

Turkish Star Wars

Link?

[stray]

Full version on Google Video

I'm sure someone's put highlights on Youtube or something... The only reason that I've seen the full version is that someone kind of forced me to.   

[Oban]

Human brain crust shield for Earth.  Oh this is awesome, thank you for the link.

[stray]

*wondering if Oban is still lasting through it*

Trampoline fight scenes ftw