Movie Discussion Thread

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by Turtlepower

I think The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves is the ultimate slap in the face.

Except that Keanu is perfect for the part...

[fenikz]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

Except that Keanu is perfect for the part...

Haven't see the original so looked at the wiki article, the description of his character is absolutely perfect for him

[sweetness34]

The hype about Heath's Joker started last summer as a matter of fact. When it was being leaked that his performance was blowing people away.

You realize that role might have even gotten more pub if he were alive right? With all the interviews he would've done. Heath is a very well known actor amongst the younger generation and was putting himself on the map with performances like he had in Brokeback Mountain, he wasn't some no name like Brandon Routh was in Superman, or Eric Bana in The Hulk. His death was a tragedy in the sense that he was on the verge of becoming an A-list actor, but his death was not the reason people are saying it was an incredible performance. People are raving about what he did because it was amazing.

Tell me you could find Heath in that role. I've seen the movie 6 times now and everytime he is on screen I look for the actor in the character and can't see it. He completely transformed himself into something scary and something completely psychotic. His lines were amazing, his mannerisms were spectacular, the way he walked...Everything was on point. The only other guy I can think of that could possibly get that role down would be Johnny Depp because of his ability to transform himself into different characters.

The Joker is not an original character, that is the difference between that role and the Hannibal Lector's and the Darth Vader's, ones that were not related to a comic book. But as far as performances go for a villain, without a doubt what he did is one of the best that's ever hit the screen.

His performance IMHO surpassed the hype it got leading up to TDK's release, that's when you know something special happened.

[BamaFalcon59]

Originally Posted by comahan

Let the anti establishment non conformists have their time. Anything popular or not at least 30 years old is automatically terrible.

That's the truth. Some people just hate for the sake of hating.

[WMD]

Remakes of Oldboy and The Day the Earth Stood Still disgust me quite a bit!

I wonder when they'll do a Godfather remake.

[themaninblack]

dont even joke about that.

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by Lions WMD

Remakes of Oldboy and The Day the Earth Stood Still disgust me quite a bit!

I wonder when they'll do a Godfather remake.

Shia Laboeuf as Michael Corleone?

[Vikes99ej]

Originally Posted by comahan

Let the anti establishment non conformists have their time. Anything popular or not at least 30 years old is automatically terrible.

That might be the best thing I've ever heard in my 3 years of being on here.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

Originally Posted by Turtlepower

I think The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Keanu Reeves is the ultimate slap in the face.

But, on the other hand, it has Jon Hamm and Jennifer Connelly. So it kinda balances out.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by Lions WMD

Remakes of Oldboy and The Day the Earth Stood Still disgust me quite a bit!

I wonder when they'll do a Godfather remake.

There are two additional Godather books to work with :(

[giantsfan]

Originally Posted by Paranoidmoonduck

But, on the other hand, it has Jon Hamm and Jennifer Connelly. So it kinda balances out.

Jennifer Connelly makes her way onto some really good films.

[BamaFalcon59]

Wall-E was amazing. Like seriously. Awesome.

Second favorite movie of the year, pushing The Dark Knight for first.

[Zyro_1014]

Originally Posted by BamaFalcon59

Wall-E was amazing. Like seriously. Awesome.

Second favorite movie of the year, pushing The Dark Knight for first.

yeah i definately thought i was lame for going to see it in theaters but i thought it was awesome! i give it two thumbs up!

[Jvig43]

I work at a summer camp...... I get paid to see those sweet kid movies, not to mention eat all the food i can afford.

[Whistler6]

Originally Posted by sweetness34

The hype about Heath's Joker started last summer as a matter of fact. When it was being leaked that his performance was blowing people away.

You realize that role might have even gotten more pub if he were alive right? With all the interviews he would've done. Heath is a very well known actor amongst the younger generation and was putting himself on the map with performances like he had in Brokeback Mountain, he wasn't some no name like Brandon Routh was in Superman, or Eric Bana in The Hulk. His death was a tragedy in the sense that he was on the verge of becoming an A-list actor, but his death was not the reason people are saying it was an incredible performance. People are raving about what he did because it was amazing.

Tell me you could find Heath in that role. I've seen the movie 6 times now and everytime he is on screen I look for the actor in the character and can't see it. He completely transformed himself into something scary and something completely psychotic. His lines were amazing, his mannerisms were spectacular, the way he walked...Everything was on point. The only other guy I can think of that could possibly get that role down would be Johnny Depp because of his ability to transform himself into different characters.

The Joker is not an original character, that is the difference between that role and the Hannibal Lector's and the Darth Vader's, ones that were not related to a comic book. But as far as performances go for a villain, without a doubt what he did is one of the best that's ever hit the screen.

His performance IMHO surpassed the hype it got leading up to TDK's release, that's when you know something special happened.

nailed it.

[aNYtitan]

I just saw The Fog of War in my film class today, would easily reccommend the documentary for anyone who wants to know truly how close the U.S. was to nuclear war with the Russians. Fascinating stuff, focusing on Robert McNamamarra (the secretary of defense during the JFK and Johnson years) that delves into the Vietnam war, as well as a bit of his backstory.

[themaninblack]

Fog of War is a pretty interesting doc. I also really enjoyed it.

[M.O.T.H.]

I just finished up the Incredible Hulk...I know it had some mixed reviews but, I really liked it. Could be because, I really like Norton and Roth but, i thought it was lots of fun. Pretty awesome that they are connecting all these latest installments together. W/ Iron Man and such...makes me actually wish i had better background knowledge of these heroes. Yup, these movies certainly make your inner nerd come out.

So, who does Mr. Blue become?

[SuperKevin]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

I just finished up the Incredible Hulk...I know it had some mixed reviews but, I really liked it. Could be because, I really like Norton and Roth but, i thought it was lots of fun. Pretty awesome that they are connecting all these latest installments together. W/ Iron Man and such...makes me actually wish i had a better background knowledge of these heroes. Yup, these movies certainly make your inner nerd come out.

So, who does Mr. Blue become?

The Leader. Hulk's super intelligent Gamma radiated arch-nemesis

[M.O.T.H.]

ah I see....thank you my Super friend.

[fenikz]

i thought that was a reservoir dogs reference or something

[Bruce Banner]

Originally Posted by fenikz

i thought that was a reservoir dogs reference or something

++, whoooshed me. Mentioning Roth threw me off. (even though I realized he is in TH....)

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by fenikz

i thought that was a reservoir dogs reference or something

lol...pretty close.

[SuperKevin]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

I just finished up the Incredible Hulk...I know it had some mixed reviews but, I really liked it. Could be because, I really like Norton and Roth but, i thought it was lots of fun. Pretty awesome that they are connecting all these latest installments together. W/ Iron Man and such...makes me actually wish i had better background knowledge of these heroes. Yup, these movies certainly make your inner nerd come out.

Marvel has been adamant on only making these superhero movies now if they can make them in a way that they can be connected. They are looking for continuity in plot details and actors. Makes me happy.

[SuperKevin]

Josh Schwartz, creator of Chuck and The OC, has been tabbed to write the next X-Men spinoff X-Men:First Class which will inject a next-gen sensibility into the series. It's going to revolve around some of the younger X-Men and students at the school

Kind of pissed