If it weren't for those cheap-looking CGI effects, this movie actually could have been decent—maybe even great. But man, those visuals were a total mess. There were a few funny moments here and there, and honestly, it was better than MIB3. It really should've leaned harder into the comedy instead of forcing all that unnecessary action crap down our throats. I was really hoping for more laughs; you know, playing up the dynamic where people see them as a high-speed duo rather than just grumpy cops. They should've let loose with the crazy effects, throwing them around like Zeus tossing lightning bolts. It’s watchable, sure, but overall? A bit of a letdown.
It’s just like dealing with people—we’ve got four guys here, but anyone from five onwards? They aren't even human... maybe that's a question for an English lit professor.
Anyone seen anything on Samson? I’m talking high-octane action, like how he just absolutely wrecks those Philistines—something more along the lines of the Hulk. ...it would be such a killer topic if they handled it with that raw, biblical grit instead of watering it down for some classic Hollywood vibe. I was wondering if anyone knows if there's a version out there that's actually bloody, featuring thousands upon thousands getting slaughtered just like the Bible describes...
I’m voting for Evil Dead because they’re perfect no matter when you watch them (even the 2013 version hits the spot for me). Polanski just uses them to trash movies like Wrong Turn or anything else involving actual direction, solid ideas, or genuine scares after he finished his trilogy.
Life of Brian The Last Temptation of Christ dogma Last Temptation Life of Brian The Last Temptation of Christ dogma. Passion Passion Jesus Christ vampire Hunter Jesus Christ superstar The Messiah The King of Kings Jesus Christ Superstar The Messiah. King of Kings (that 1927 one).
The real question is why Droid Hunt 1991 exists at all, considering there isn't even a trailer on YouTube. It’s sci-fi, for God's sake—not some cheesy American melodrama that feels about as believable as a giraffe, Dracula, and a local news anchor walking into a bar together.
frozenraven39 said:I'm pretty much on the exact same page as you, though this thread seems intended for more recent stuff. We should probably stick to the last 10 or 15 years and leave the '70s and '90s out of it.
P.S. For those of us living in nostalgia: the era from the mid-'60s to the mid-'90s was the absolute golden age of pop culture. I'm just glad I caught the tail end of it firsthand.😉
Heh, I guess I just gave in to basic tribalism and psychology (you know, split everyone into two groups and give them different colored jerseys—pure chaos)
...and look, there are thousands of great movies out there (from Japan and Oceania to Canada and Europe) and I have plenty of options. Why would I waste my time on something mediocre? That's just me being incredibly subjective, but honestly, it's like when I'm hungry—just give me the whole pizza right now, don't bring me one tiny slice every twenty minutes. If I feel like watching some B-movie where sushi turns people into zombies spitting rice, or maybe a heavy psychological drama about Oedipal complexes, I'll pick a movie accordingly...
I’m way more of a movie person. When I try to list the TV series that actually touched my soul, I can barely get a few names out, but the pile of movies I want to watch before I die? It’s endless...
Every single year, I can rattle off about thirty absolute masterpieces from the big screen, whereas with series, I’m lucky if I find a handful every decade...
Take the 90s, for example: the only shows that really hit home for me were The Simpsons, Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Red Dwarf, and Jerry Seinfeld.... but with movies from that same era, I could give you a hundred just to start—especially starting from '94. And don't even get me started on the 70s because there were so many genius films, and I just don't feel that same connection with TV shows.
So, I’ve decided to spend what's left of my life diving into cinema. I mean, we're all heading to the grave eventually, so why spend my final moments regretting that I didn't even catch 30% of the stuff I actually wanted to see?
The bottom line is this: sure, some series might feel like epic movies right now, but the reason we're seeing so many mediocre films and endless shows is because of all the advertising and the lost soul of the industry. People have become addicted to fast food, so they don't appreciate a real, home-cooked meal anymore.
TV shows are just a quick distraction, but a great movie? That’s a timeless postcard.
rustypanther13 said:To me, Catch Me If You Can is just the story of one unfortunate kid who, after watching his father be humiliated and seeing his family fall apart, decided to con everyone in sight just to feel respected and wealthy. Personally, I find the societal shifts depicted in Forrest Gump to be far more meaningful...😉
As for The Doors, it’s just another mediocre film by Stone. A much better film dealing with similar themes would be I Shot Andy Warhol...
Whatever works, I guess. To me, *I Shot Andy Warhol* is just a depressing look at a feminist uprising. But honestly, Corman’s 1959 masterpiece *A Bucket of Blood* gives me similar vibes to that scene where Valerie shoots Andy—except the movie is actually fun to watch.
Let's get back to the point. A movie is basically like a song you have to squeeze onto a single page to say everything a TV series spends dozens of pages trying to explain.
rustypanther13 said:Over the last decade, American TV series have consistently outclassed almost everything being churned out by Hollywood... For instance, I don't think any single film has ever captured the shifting landscape of the 1960s in the US with the same depth and meticulous detail found in a series like Mad Men.
Look at Catch Me If You Can from 2002, or movies filmed back in the sixties—they show those changes even better. You’ve got political stuff, war movies about the sixties, and even biopics that capture the era perfectly, like the one about Stone or The Doors....
Movies are like a Ferrari, while TV series are just... cheap junk.
For the hardcore enthusiasts on here who take this stuff seriously, it means a movie is like a father figure to me, whereas TV series don't interest me any more than watching some amateur hammer thrower at a local track meet.
Movies = Art, soul food. TV series = fake cheese on a pizza.
inabetterworlde, you’re sounding like some movie inquisitor in this debate. Haven't you noticed how much things change? (Seriously, are you still stuck in the dark ages?) You keep acting like life is set in stone. Who says you can't screw around and enjoy yourself during different stages of life—like in a marriage, for instance? You preach about morality but refuse to see any way of living other than the one you’ve locked yourself into. For crying out loud, Frosty isn't real, just accept it. And why aren't you happy for a guy who's satisfied so many women and spent his life chasing love? (Unless he broke into your house and assaulted everyone you know, then my bad, that's definitely not okay and deserves hate.)
Tim Curry—the guy sings, dances, acts... he’s got the talent, but he just hasn't been given enough credit. Sharon Stone—pure nostalgia for me. Pamela Anderson—same here. Dustin Hoffman—he deserves way more than just a few Oscar nods. Tony Jaa—people haven't forgotten him, but let's be real, he's already a legend on par with Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan. The guy could command the Twilight Saga cast to do his bidding if he felt like it. Rowan Atkinson—so incredibly underused. Michael Clarke Duncan—I still can't wrap my head around the fact that he's gone.
Susan Anderson77 said:Okay, can someone please explain how a 42-year-old goes from being this incredibly hot, handsome actor to... whatever this is overnight? No, I'm not talking about some role where he plays a grandpa. I mean the actual guy. He used to be so good-looking, but watching his interviews now? This dude looks like he's 60. He’s just withered away and wrinkled. It's honestly rough to look at. From what I've heard, he isn't even on drugs lately...
There was some rumor going around about him having cancer or maybe a skin condition, but honestly, who knows if that's just BS.
Spielberg is easily in my top 5 directors, and this movie is an absolute masterpiece. If you haven't seen it yet and you're looking for something actually good—not some CGI-heavy garbage set in the Middle Ages where characters spout modern philosophy like they're at a TED Talk—then watch this. It’s done right: bloody, gritty, and just damn good.
Look, I honestly don't get what the big deal is. Between work and everything else, I'm pulling something like 420 hours of night shifts a month lately—it's killing me. Hehe. I really don't see why everyone is so worked up. Let's just lay out what people actually dislike and what their ideas are. Just endlessly venting about frustrations isn't going to solve anything...