Movie Discussion Thread

[fondoffilm]

I have yet to see The Road, The Hurt Locker, A Single Man, Crazy Heart, An Education, The White Ribbon, In the Loop, and several others.

10) World's Greatest Dad

-Pleasant surprise, one of my personal favorites of the year. Robin Williams is just untouchable. Unique and refreshing.

9) The Hangover

-Best pure comedy of the year. Galifianakis steals the show, but all four guys worked well together. Quite actually one of the funniest films I have ever seen.

8) Where the Wild Things Are

-A film with many layers, perhaps misunderstood. Not a typical 'family film,' perhaps not a family film at all. One thing is certain: Spike Jonze succeeded.

7) Fantastic Mr. Fox

-Dazzling visually, maybe the best work Anderson has done. Another worthy children's book adaptation.

6) Moon

-The Sam Rockwell Show. Great performance. And the decidedly friendlier version of HAL was a nice touch as well. The film takes an interesting turn at the midway point, and is well directed by Bowie's kid.

5) (500) Days of Summer

-A unique film that rings true. Definitely an unconventional romantic comedy, a true breath of fresh air. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a rising star.

4) A Serious Man

-You don't have to be Jewish to appreciate this film! It has that familiar Coen Brothers feel to it, and a conclusion that not everyone will embrace. Hilarious at times with several fantastic performances. About what you'd expect from Ethan and Joel.

3) Inglourious Basterds

-Years of anticipation and it finally arrived! And it certainly delivered. Tarantino returns to form with this highly entertaining, original film and essentially introduces Christoph Waltz. Hans Landa has to be regarded as one of Tarantino's best creations.

2) Up

-Up is undeniable. In my estimation, the finest animated movie of all time. Heartbreaking, hilarious, adorable, triumphant. It's something for everyone. And who doesn't love Dug?

1) District 9

-Sleeper hit indeed. Not quite what I had expected after having seen the previews, but that's probably a good thing. Sharlto Copley did a tremendous job with Wikus. Blomkamp's direction was absolutely fantastic, I can't wait to see what the guy does next (please don't let it be Halo!). The best science fiction picture in years.

[holt_bruce81]

10. A Serious Man
9. District 9
8. The Fantastic Mr Fox
7. The Hurt Locker
6. Moon
5. Star Trek
4. Adventureland
3. The Hangover
2. Inglorious Basterds
1. 500 Days Of Summer

[Brodeur]

1. Inglorious Basterds
2. Avatar
3. Up
4. Up in the Air
5. The Hurt Locker
6. Moon
7. Where the Wild Things Are
8. 500 Days of Summer
9. District 9
10. Star Trek

There, it is better than all of yours because it doesn't have The Hangover or Observe and Report.

[Cigaro]

The Hangover is greatly overrated. It was funny. It was not greatly funny. It's a decent movie, and that's it, for me.

[P-L]

I might as well post my current top ten. Once I watch all the movies I want to watch I'll do a full top 20 with pictures, like last year. Still need to see: An Education, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, In the Loop, Invictus, Precious, The Road, A Single Man, and Sunshine Cleaning.

10. Star Trek
9. Up
8. Brothers
7. Watchmen
6. Public Enemies
5. Up in the Air
4. The Hurt Locker
3. Moon
2. (500) Days of Summer
1. Inglorious Basterds

[The Unseen]

I'd make a top 10 but I don't think I've seen ten movies this year. Top 5!

1. 500 Days of Summer
2. Up
3. District 9
4. Inglorious Basterds
5. Star Trek

[holt_bruce81]

Originally Posted by P-L

I might as well post my current top ten. Once I watch all the movies I want to watch I'll do a full top 20 with pictures, like last year. Still need to see: An Education, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, In the Loop, Invictus, Precious, The Road, A Single Man, and Sunshine Cleaning.

10. Star Trek
9. Up
8. Brothers
7. Watchmen
6. Public Enemies
5. Up in the Air
4. The Hurt Locker
3. Moon
2. (500) Days of Summer
1. Inglorious Basterds

I forgot about Brothers, that movie was good. Probably in my top 10 over A Serious Man. Invictus was just ok, not really missing anything by not seeing it IMO.

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

I forgot about Brothers, that movie was good. Probably in my top 10 over A Serious Man. Invictus was just ok, not really missing anything by not seeing it IMO.

Agree with Invictus. Maybe a nice little late night watch if you're bored but there's nothing noteworthy in it.

[comahan]

Top 25

25. Public Enemies
24. Invictus
23. It's Complicated
22. A Serious Man
21. The Young Victoria
20. Bright Star
19. Up
18. The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus
17. Zombieland
16. Away We Go
15. Moon
14. In the Loop
13. Star Trek
12. The White Ribbon
11. The Damned United
10. Brothers
09. District 9
08. The Hurt Locker
07. Fantastic Mr Fox

06-01. (In alphabetical order, dont wanna ruin my best picture award)

500 Days of Summer
An Education
Avatar
Inglourious Basterds
The Road
Up in the Air

[Dr. Gonzo]

I really think Carey Mulligan needs to win Best Actress as the Academy Awards.

[YAYareaRB]

Uhhhh anyone see Legion? I might go catch it tonight

[Whistler6]

There's so many best of and worst of lists...We should work on a "pretty okay" list. Thatd' be tough, but I watched Men Who Stare At Goats the other day. It wasn't anything special but I've seen much worse so, pretty okay.

[comahan]

Originally Posted by Whistler6

There's so many best of and worst of lists...We should work on a "pretty okay" list. Thatd' be tough, but I watched Men Who Stare At Goats the other day. It wasn't anything special but I've seen much worse so, pretty okay.

My top 5 pretty okay list:

1. The Lovely Bones
2. 9
3. Where the Wild Things Are
4. Watchmen
5. Julia

[YAYareaRB]

The Lovely Bones was definitely pretty okay

[TACKLE]

Yes this is the poster for the movie Rushmore. You smart ass. And the reason I'm posting it is because I finally watched it and its a ******* awesome movie.

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by TACKLE

Yes this is the poster for the movie Rushmore. You smart ass. And the reason I'm posting it is because I finally watched it and its a ******* awesome movie.

Awww I was so prepared to say something.

[TACKLE]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

Awww I was so prepared to say something.

Haha. Brodeur, I knew I'd get you.

[CC.SD]

**** me sideways, just put it together that the lovely Olivia Williams is both the main girl in Rushmore and the best character on the soon to be dead Dollhouse.

[Chucky]

Just watched it. Robin Williams was great as was the script. I strongly suggest it

[Job]

I still have at least 12-15 movies to watch for the awards season, despite watching like 5 or 6 over the last 3 days. Guess I started a bit late.

[Darksider]

So i watched three movies tonight.

The Invention of Lying - Decent movie. Gervais is a genius and Louis C.K. = My Hero. Had it's moments, i LOL'd a good bit.

Terminator Salvation - WAY better than i expected. Seeing the Arnold terminator was cool. Decent plot. Actually a lot less explosions than i expected..

Moon - Confusing at first until you get the twist. I do have a question though.

When Sam calls home and his daughter answers and then says dad someone is asking about mom is she talking to Sam or another dad?

[Todd Bertuzzi]

another dad

[Darksider]

thanks Todd.

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by Todd Bertuzzi

another dad

I don't think so. Watch the scene again, its Rockwell's voice that answers her. I think the original Sam Bell was back on Earth with his family.

[Darksider]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

I don't think so. Watch the scene again, its Rockwell's voice that answers her. I think the original Sam Bell was back on Earth with his family.

that's what i'm thinking. i thought maybe they just cloned him and he never had to go up to begin with.