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Speaking of dorky actors, is there a more dorky actor than Hugh Grant? Stars in Bridget Jones Diary with Renne Zeilweger. The plot goes along the lines of a dumpy lovelorn [Grant] falls for a duo of unlikely suitors. It's a feminist movie in many ways but highly rated by the critics. I give it....7/10
 
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They took a book that transitioned poorly from one part of Forrest's life to the next, to the point where it was barely a story (almost a collection of shorts) and made something out of it. Granted, the movie was a bit heavy on Vietnam. Vietnam was the anchor. Personally, I would have liked a bit more implausibility in Forrest's life, one more oddball adventure.
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The Borneo part? I would have liked to see that, but the film was already quite long. Vietnam pretty much was the anchor of our generation's coming of age - the central idea around which we took up not only political positions but entire philosophies about the value of life and the nature of loyalty. It left very deep scars, too, which was the point of Lieutenant Dan (..well, that and American militarism).
I don't think this movie can mean very much to anyone who wasn't there: it's the chronicle of my times. The central character is not the story; he's a recorder. That's why he had to be simple, as it would be seen by a child or a Martian: no axe to grind.


On a whole other note, Bridget Jones Diary was an amusing enough book, but hardly worth making a movie about. Feminist? I don't think most feminists would agree. Chick-flick, hell, yeah.
 
angelo said:
Speaking of dorky actors, is there a more dorky actor than Hugh Grant? Stars in Bridget Jones Diary with Renne Zeilweger. The plot goes along the lines of a dumpy lovelorn [Grant] falls for a duo of unlikely suitors. It's a feminist movie in many ways but highly rated by the critics. I give it....7/10
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Hugh Grant, dumpy and lovelorn? Dorky, yes. Colin Firth too. But they are actors, it's schtick. I think you mean Renee Thingamabob.
 
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angelo said:
Speaking of dorky actors, is there a more dorky actor than Hugh Grant? Stars in Bridget Jones Diary with Renne Zeilweger. The plot goes along the lines of a dumpy lovelorn [Grant] falls for a duo of unlikely suitors. It's a feminist movie in many ways but highly rated by the critics. I give it....7/10
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Hugh Grant, dumpy and lovelorn? Dorky, yes. Colin Firth too. But they are actors, it's schtick. I think you mean Renee Thingamabob.
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Certainly would have made for a more interesting film if it was Grant and not Zellwigger who was torn between the two suitors.
 
Mr. Nobody (2013)

An amibitious sci-fi film that is, in my opinion, too ambitious and too long.

Many great visuals, semi-coherent plot, and one emotionally-satisfying scene at the end.

Or maybe it didn't happen at all.

Jared Leto isn't very convincing as an 118 yr old man :)

6.5/10
 
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The Cruel Sea

8.5/10

A very good, hard-edged World War 2 film, adapted from Nicholas Monsarrat's novel which was based on his own experiences as a Royal Navy officer serving on convoy escorts. Jack Hawkins is an excellent lead, a very convincing Royal Navy officer, still upper lip and all, and Charles Frend's direction gives the film an almost documentary feel at times--it's one of the most realistic portrayals of naval combat on screen that I've ever seen.
 
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
6/10
So I remember this one from when I was a wee lad
And it still holds up pretty well today
The characters are generally funny, the acting is all good and the blend of animation and Live action is pretty darn impressive
I think the plot is a bit shorter and sparser then I remember it
But in the end it was a fun little movie overall

Basil The Great Mouse Detective
6/10
Basically this is the Disney Animated version of Sherlock Holmes......with mice
And it is fun, light hearted and with some good action (Plus Vincent Price as an evil Rat)
So as far as the old Disney animated movies go this isn't going to blow anyone away
But it is worth the watch

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack
7/10
Ok this movie is just plain weird, and in many ways unlike any of the other Godzilla movies
The visual designs of the monsters is very different from the others (Mothra is more sleek and insectish as well as losing the two fairies he normally has, Godzilla seems alot less spikey and has pale white eyes, and King Ghidorah is more chunky and less gold)
The plot is also very interesting as it casts Godzilla as an out and out villain whist the other 3 monsters (Also features Barragon) are all heroes
Then you throw in deus Ex Machinas, random spirit people and the monsters acting different from previous canon and you are left with something unique
About the only thing similar to other Godzillas are the humans, and they are alright in this one
In the end this movie is really nothing like the others overall but still it has a sense of awesome and actually pulls off a completely different style
So be prepared for a strange movie, but a surprisingly enjoyable one
 
dendrast said:
angelo said:
Speaking of dorky actors, is there a more dorky actor than Hugh Grant? Stars in Bridget Jones Diary with Renne Zeilweger. The plot goes along the lines of a dumpy lovelorn [Grant] falls for a duo of unlikely suitors. It's a feminist movie in many ways but highly rated by the critics. I give it....7/10
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Hugh Grant, dumpy and lovelorn? Dorky, yes. Colin Firth too. But they are actors, it's schtick. I think you mean Renee Thingamabob.
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Oops! yes my mistake. Thingamabob was the lovelorn.
 
Abroad
Canadian girl reporter goes to London.
Pretty young people acting stupidly. I left after 20 minutes; therefore unrated.
 
Godzilla
5/10

Lame. It started out great, but got more idiotic as it went on.

Basically a low grade monster movie with an A-list movie CGI budget.

You don't care about the human characters. They make stupid decisions and do not take action when they should have.

The

monsters make

zero sense.

The science/biology are next to non-existent, the "scientists" in the movie useless.

There is no explanation for anything.

Don't waste your money on 3D, there was very little in the movie used for it.

The audience only got excited when the battles began.

Dumb. Really sorry I wasted money to see this.
 
On telly last night the thriller High Crimes It's always a pleasure to watch Morgan Freeman in any role, plus Ashley Judd who is one of my favourite actors.
Plot: A lawyer fights to clear her name after being implicated in her ex husband's war crimes.
The ending is a little unexpected but still a good movie. 7/10
 
Take Shelter


10/10

It is a blend of psychological thriller, drama, and horror. Really one of the best horror movies I've seen in a while. I don't want to delve into the plot lest I reveal too much. Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon blew me away. The tone was utterly eerie throughout.
 
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