Posts by John Peterson3

Great movie. Those final scenes were intense—the action was handled incredibly well.

nimblemarlin6 said:And here I was thinking my cynicism would come across clearly without needing a mountain of emojis.

I absolutely HATE the phrase "there's no accounting for taste."
If someone drops that line during an online debate about movies, they should automatically be branded a loser in the argument... Honestly, they should just be banned from the thread entirely. 😁

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I'm not mistaken... Everyone has their own taste in movies. Most people here clearly aren't fans of anything directed by Michael Bay, which is perfectly fine—they have every right to feel that way.

In short, the old rule still applies here. There's no sense in arguing over taste.

If you find his movies boring, numbing, or whatever, why on earth are you even watching them?

redowl90 said:I think you're taking Bay a little too seriously. His goal isn't to hit up film festivals and pick up awards. He wants money. And he's incredibly good at getting it.

There are serious films (which aim for, or at least try to serve, an artistic purpose) and then there are popcorn movies. Michael Bay is a popcorn movie director. The whole point of those films is to ENTERTAIN the audience, and I think Michael is currently the best in the business at that. There's no art here (nor will there ever be).

Signature... Spot on.

Why all the hate? The guy knows how to make an action movie, period. Just because some people can't handle "brainless" blockbusters doesn't mean they should trash a director who executes them better than anyone else.

True, if the characters had more depth and the themes were sharper, the films would be even better. But that doesn't make him a bad director or his movies bad.

Neither the original nor this sequel even come close to being worth a damn...

Not sure if this has come up yet—if it has, apologies for the redundant interruption. The Hobbit is moving into production as a two-part film. There’s a new actor playing Bilbo (the one from LOTR was far too old), and while Peter Jackson is attached as an executive producer, we still don't know who will actually direct.

Ronald Brooks75 said:Is that the movie where the government official basically says if they actually try to save the country, the state will just do whatever it wants? They’re all sitting there plotting, and he asks if they can finally find out who pulled the trigger on Kennedy, and the other guy just tells him no. That’s the one scene that stuck with me...

One of many hilarious moments. I remember quite a few, but the Russian cosmonaut stands out. When NASA in Houston tells him the docking is imminent, he just replies: "Ok, I'm not going anywhere..."

There’s an undeniable charm to the originals, but they are what they are. That said, I wouldn't mind seeing certain titles reimagined with today's CGI capabilities...

The whole Collateral sequence felt a bit low-budget to me... but honestly, it’s a killer movie overall. My only gripe is how they styled Cruz; I just can't get behind her looking that washed out in all that gray.

Definitely one of my all-time favorites. I find myself revisiting it constantly... The humor, the cast, the action—it has everything you need for a total "turn your brain off and relax" kind of vibe.

Mostly, I used to watch those mindless action flicks where the Destroyer or Rambo would run wild alongside Schwarzenegger and his band of wannabes. Now that I actually expect something from a movie—way more than that—it’s glaringly obvious just how bad they really were...

Carol Richardson45 said:Edward Norton in "The Italian Job" (he's an absolute powerhouse of an actor)
Joaquin Phoenix in "Gladiator" (also a top-tier performer)

I’m also on board regarding Percy from "The Green Mile"

A stellar performance...

The movie is a joke... Like they say, just tune out, turn your brain off, and enjoy the ride. There’s no need to follow a plot or try to make sense of anything; just sit back and watch the guy kill people...

He’s an actor who excels at specific types of roles but struggles to break out of them. It's a tough spot for any performer, but after Stardust, maybe things will finally start looking up.

DiCaprio used to be different, but I have to admit he’s pulled off a few performances that are more than just solid.

redowl90 said:Hold on just a second—someone stop the world!

Am I reading this right? Are we actually labeling Showtime and Flawless as low points in De Niro's career? That’s blasphemy, for goodness' sake! Pure blasphemy!
I'm sitting here watching Showtime on local TV right now (probably my third time seeing it), and let me tell you, that movie is FUN. Seriously, it's one of the best movies you could pick if you just want to relax and have a good time.

Then there's Flawless, where you have De Niro playing a regular guy who's dealing with some heavy stuff alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman (😍). It's a combination that's hard to mess up, especially with a director involved. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating about the directing part, but the fact remains: it's probably Schumacher's best work in the last 15 years (aside from A Time to Kill).

If Uwe Boll were behind the camera, even the world's top acting elite couldn't save the movie...

Tigerland is a decent enough flick, but Phone Booth 👎