I don't hate it, I just haven't watched it yet, too busy cutting turf and cleaning pig shite off my tractor. I MAY just stream it this weekend though, I was thinking about it
Anyway, being a paddy isn't too bad, we're 'the niggers of Europe' yo!
I'm actually insulting myself too in a way: fun fact, my first name is Irish.
Did You Hear About the Morgans? - 2/10
I seem to have a weird soft spot for Hugh Grant, so there's one point for each vaguely amusing remark to drop from his lips. By the time the climactic shootout starts, I'd mostly tuned out but was quite keen for everyone to die in a hellish rain of gunfire. Sadly, they don't.
That reminds me of something from The Producers. "By the end of Funny Boy, Max Bialystock's hopeless musical of Hamlet, everybody is dead. They were the lucky ones."
Two lads from Dublin who're out of work buy a chip van, hijinks ensue. This film's not ground-breaking, but it is a joy to watch. Heartfelt and hilarious. Plus it has that Irish guy from Star Trek in it
The Town - 8/10
This probably deserves higher, but i'm playing it safe. Ben Afleck's a bank robber, after a job goes smoothly there's a hitch. Aflleck only goes and falls for one of the hostages from the bank. She doesn't know it's him cos he was wearing a mask and all that craic. It's a bit of a slow starter as it setsa the scene, but it does well. I really enjoyed it but there's something that stops it from transcending to true greatness
Two lads from Dublin who're out of work buy a chip van, hijinks ensue. This film's not ground-breaking, but it is a joy to watch. Heartfelt and hilarious. Plus it has that Irish guy from Star Trek in it
The Town - 8/10
This probably deserves higher, but i'm playing it safe. Ben Afleck's a bank robber, after a job goes smoothly there's a hitch. Aflleck only goes and falls for one of the hostages from the bank. She doesn't know it's him cos he was wearing a mask and all that craic. It's a bit of a slow starter as it setsa the scene, but it does well. I really enjoyed it but there's something that stops it from transcending to true greatness
The Van sounds awesome, can you get it on DVD? I love films like this
The Sky Crawlers - 6/10
Heard allot of great things about this one, but I didn't get it. Set in an alternate history where private corporations contract fighter pilots to fight in a fake war for show, the movie is about a mysterious group of young fighter pilots that live eternally in adolescence until they are killed in battle.
One thing for sure, the movie was beautiful! Great visuals and excellent action scenes. But the story was really boring. The premise is really interesting but I didn't feel anything for the characters. They even seemed bored with the movie themselves.
This was an excellent episode of an already excellent series.
Great locked room murder mystery.
Too bad my trained mind already figured out the Modus Operandi during the act of the murder. >=(
I was angry at myself for solving it so early. I hate that, because it eliminates the mystery for the remainder of the episode. I rather have that 'oh snap' moment during the revelation.
This was an excellent episode of an already excellent series.
Great locked room murder mystery.
Too bad my trained mind already figured out the Modus Operandi during the act of the murder. >=(
I was angry at myself for solving it so early. I hate that, because it eliminates the mystery for the remainder of the episode. I rather have that 'oh snap' moment during the revelation.
THAT'S NOT A MOVIE!!
But i'll let it slide as I can see Alan Davis's smiling face from my very own Jonathan Creek DVD collection.
Shame about the last special they did though. I officially had to call bullshit on it
^
Jonathan Creek was recommended to me by fellow whodunnit/impossible/locked room murder mystery fans. I watched the first episode and fell in love with Alan Davies from the first second.
You won't believe this but I started a topic about the series on a different board and remarked about how good british can be explaining how Sherlock (2010), Hustle and Jonathan Creek are excellent productions. A british guy said the programs I watched sucked and that I should watch QI, in his opinion the best television program ever. Then other people agreed upon it being good. So I got curious and started watching QI. How pleasantly surprised I was to see Alan Davies on the panel. Imagine how pleasantly more surprised I was to find out he is the only permanent panel member!!! 0_o.
What an amazing coincidence. Here I never heard of Alan Davies before and now I get to watch 2 amazing programs with him in it. ^^
Hellraiser IV: Bloodline. What the hell have they done to this series?! This movie sucks ass! It doesn't even make any coherent sense. Stuff doesn't really start happening until the last 15 minutes or so and by then, I just didn't care anymore.
The Dead Zone. This was decent. One of the (very) few movies based on a Stephen King novel that isn't a complete disaster. I especially enjoyed Martin Sheen as the crazy politician.
It had Jason Statham in it, and that is always a plus.
But it was an ok movie, didn't really grip me but it had it's moments.
Tangled - 4/5
All I thought it would be, really thought out and made me laugh many times, again Pixar delivers. But I do agree with my boyfriend it could have done with less singing.
I actually really like this movie. The concept is unique and brilliantly executed.
Ricky does an excellent job of making a main character thats really relatable.
His reactions are one of the best things about the movie.
Black Dynamite - 9/10. This is up there with Kung Pow! Enter the Fist as movie experiences you need to have. Now. In that's not enough to convince you let me tell you this. There is an extended fight scene involving Kung fu Nixon and a gun toting first lady duking it out with a kung-fu Shaft ripoff. If that doesn't convince you, I don't know what else to tell you.
The Shawshank Redemption - 11/11 - Hard to believe this is Stephen King, cause it's actually good. I actually cried at the end of this movie, and I'm proud of that.
Not as good as the previous two, but much much much better of a threequel than Little Fockers. The singing felt very out of place though. If you disliked the first two, this one isn't going to change your mind.
I love that movie. lol But I'm a huge Godzilla fan so I'm biased. The only Godzilla movie I didn't like was the crappy 1998 American one. I hope the 2012 American one captures the spirt of Godzilla better.
Anyway, I just saw Unstopable the other day. It's a really good movie considering it's about a runaway train. LOL There's not much you can do with that plot but they pulled it off well and made a fun movie.
I agree with this completely. I watched Plan 9 a few years ago because I thought all the continuity errors would be funny but I fell asleep about fifteen minutes in because it was so boring.
It was fun because I watched it with my family, and we were all riffing it. My Dad isn't half bad at that, but then again he's watched MST3K and he knows what it's all about. Hilarity ensued.
I love that movie. lol But I'm a huge Godzilla fan so I'm biased. The only Godzilla movie I didn't like was the crappy 1998 American one. I hope the 2012 American one captures the spirit of Godzilla better.
I've wanted to get into the Godzilla movies for quite a long time. Admittedly, as a newbie to the series, having this as my first Godzilla experience probably wasn't a good idea.
Ace High - 10/11 - My first Terrence Hill and Bud spencer spaghetti western. Damn. Eli Wallach plays an incredibly cute, likable character in this movie. What I mean by cute is that he really plays up the puppy dog eyes in this movie. He's more charming than seedy like Tuco. The director really allowed the actors to eat up the scenery, and I wasn't complaining! A hilarious, fun spaghetti western with some great lines.
The Magnificent Seven Ride! - ???/11 - I have to watch this one again, because I'm not sure if I like it or hate it.
Breakheart Pass - ???/11 - Another good movie I hadn't seen before. This time a Charles Brosnan western set on a train. It has good suspense and a good plot, but it's a bit of a worn setting. Another one I have to watch again to be fully sure of it.
Kelly's Heroes - 11/11 - One of my all-time favorite films.
It was fun because I watched it with my family, and we were all riffing it. My Dad isn't half bad at that, but then again he's watched MST3K and he knows what it's all about. Hilarity ensued.
I watched it with a friend, intending to riff it, and we both fell asleep before we could come up with any good material. We ended up watching Attack of the Killer Tomatoes instead and a good time was had by all.
I've wanted to get into the Godzilla movies for quite a long time. Admittedly, as a newbie to the series, having this as my first Godzilla experience probably wasn't a good idea.
I think Godzilla is something you have to grow up watching to truely enjoy. However, I can recomend some Godzilla movies that I feel can still be entertaining to those just starting.
I would say try:
Gojira (The original Japan version)
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (It's the original film but the american release. Scenes with actor Ramdond Burr were added in)
Godzilla 1985 (This one is hard to find though. And the japan version which is better is even harder to find but I bet it's on youtube )
Godzilla 2000 (One of my favs. It's one of the few Japan ones that were release in american theaters)
Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidora: Giant Monsters All out Attack (Phew, a long title. But it is one of the better ones. Very cool monster fights)
Start with Gojira. You can watch the Showa series in any order you like, really, wile the Heisei and Millenium series have more of an overall story. All three have three separate continuities, original and two reboots, and this should be remembered when watching them.
Gojira defintiely has a lot going for it. For one, it's probably the the only Godzilla flick aside from the Millenium continuity Godzilla:Final Wars to have the humans do anything that's worth a damn. Also, the atmosphere is considerably darker that what you'd expect from watching later films of the franchise and it's probably one the best 'serious' takes on a Kaiju film.
I'd really recommend any of the films in the franchise save maybe two: Son of Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Hedorah. The former because it is inane, pointless and Minilla can go die in a gasoline fire; the latter because it's anvilicious to the point of being a bit painful (Unlike Son this one can still be a fun watch, provided you have a copy of the dub and a group of friends willing to watch it with you).
If I had to list my top 5 recommendations for a Kaiju Newb though, it would probably go like this:
5.) The Terror of Mecha Godzilla (1975)
4.) Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
3.) Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) (NOTE: This one is obscure as hell, and it's a bit of a crime it is as it's definitely one of the more interesting Vs. movies of the Heisei films. With internet nerd culture being what it is though, I'm sure someone, somewhere has uploaded this, so if you find it, give it a watch.)
2.) The Return of Godzilla (1984)
1.) Gojira (1954)
Honorable Mentions: Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995), and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).
I should probably mention I'm in no way a Kaiju flick purist, just a fan. My intro to the whole genre was actually the early (bad) dubs of Shōwa and Heisei era Godzilla films my dad used to rent for me when I was 10 or so. Aside from the two I mentioned earlier though, they're all worth a watch, goofy though they may be at times.
Woah woah, start on Final Wars? Really? You're insane!
I was about to say the same thing. lol Final Wars was a joke. I can't believe they ended the series like that. I mean, it had some cool scenes. And I liked that Godzilla kicked Gino's ass. But overall it was a dissapointment for me.
I watched Jurassic Park again. It still gets a 10 out of 10
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Definitely enjoyed it. Should have seen it a while ago.
I'm actually insulting myself too in a way: fun fact, my first name is Irish.
I seem to have a weird soft spot for Hugh Grant, so there's one point for each vaguely amusing remark to drop from his lips. By the time the climactic shootout starts, I'd mostly tuned out but was quite keen for everyone to die in a hellish rain of gunfire. Sadly, they don't.
Two lads from Dublin who're out of work buy a chip van, hijinks ensue. This film's not ground-breaking, but it is a joy to watch. Heartfelt and hilarious. Plus it has that Irish guy from Star Trek in it
The Town - 8/10
This probably deserves higher, but i'm playing it safe. Ben Afleck's a bank robber, after a job goes smoothly there's a hitch. Aflleck only goes and falls for one of the hostages from the bank. She doesn't know it's him cos he was wearing a mask and all that craic. It's a bit of a slow starter as it setsa the scene, but it does well. I really enjoyed it but there's something that stops it from transcending to true greatness
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Nah.
You can sit and be a snob about 'the' films all you like. I'll just be enjoying 'The Citizen Kane' over here
The Van sounds awesome, can you get it on DVD? I love films like this
Behold!
Heard allot of great things about this one, but I didn't get it. Set in an alternate history where private corporations contract fighter pilots to fight in a fake war for show, the movie is about a mysterious group of young fighter pilots that live eternally in adolescence until they are killed in battle.
One thing for sure, the movie was beautiful! Great visuals and excellent action scenes. But the story was really boring. The premise is really interesting but I didn't feel anything for the characters. They even seemed bored with the movie themselves.
This was an excellent episode of an already excellent series.
Great locked room murder mystery.
Too bad my trained mind already figured out the Modus Operandi during the act of the murder. >=(
I was angry at myself for solving it so early. I hate that, because it eliminates the mystery for the remainder of the episode. I rather have that 'oh snap' moment during the revelation.
THAT'S NOT A MOVIE!!
But i'll let it slide as I can see Alan Davis's smiling face from my very own Jonathan Creek DVD collection.
Shame about the last special they did though. I officially had to call bullshit on it
Jonathan Creek was recommended to me by fellow whodunnit/impossible/locked room murder mystery fans. I watched the first episode and fell in love with Alan Davies from the first second.
You won't believe this but I started a topic about the series on a different board and remarked about how good british can be explaining how Sherlock (2010), Hustle and Jonathan Creek are excellent productions. A british guy said the programs I watched sucked and that I should watch QI, in his opinion the best television program ever. Then other people agreed upon it being good. So I got curious and started watching QI. How pleasantly surprised I was to see Alan Davies on the panel. Imagine how pleasantly more surprised I was to find out he is the only permanent panel member!!! 0_o.
What an amazing coincidence. Here I never heard of Alan Davies before and now I get to watch 2 amazing programs with him in it. ^^
Ah, the Commitments. Awesome
The Dead Zone. This was decent. One of the (very) few movies based on a Stephen King novel that isn't a complete disaster. I especially enjoyed Martin Sheen as the crazy politician.
It had Jason Statham in it, and that is always a plus.
But it was an ok movie, didn't really grip me but it had it's moments.
Tangled - 4/5
All I thought it would be, really thought out and made me laugh many times, again Pixar delivers. But I do agree with my boyfriend it could have done with less singing.
Tangled wasn't done by Pixar.
Decent movie. Though I liked Paul Rudd better in Dinner for Schmucks.
Damn it, well I will just change it to Pixar then.
EPIC MO! Pure genious. 9/10
I actually really like this movie. The concept is unique and brilliantly executed.
Ricky does an excellent job of making a main character thats really relatable.
His reactions are one of the best things about the movie.
I give it a 8.5/10!
That is probably one of the best movies ever made. XD
Kung Pow 7/10
The Terror of Mechagodzilla - 3/11
The Shawshank Redemption - 11/11 - Hard to believe this is Stephen King, cause it's actually good. I actually cried at the end of this movie, and I'm proud of that.
Not as good as the previous two, but much much much better of a threequel than Little Fockers. The singing felt very out of place though. If you disliked the first two, this one isn't going to change your mind.
I love that movie. lol But I'm a huge Godzilla fan so I'm biased. The only Godzilla movie I didn't like was the crappy 1998 American one. I hope the 2012 American one captures the spirt of Godzilla better.
Anyway, I just saw Unstopable the other day. It's a really good movie considering it's about a runaway train. LOL There's not much you can do with that plot but they pulled it off well and made a fun movie.
I agree with this completely. I watched Plan 9 a few years ago because I thought all the continuity errors would be funny but I fell asleep about fifteen minutes in because it was so boring.
I've wanted to get into the Godzilla movies for quite a long time. Admittedly, as a newbie to the series, having this as my first Godzilla experience probably wasn't a good idea.
Ace High - 10/11 - My first Terrence Hill and Bud spencer spaghetti western. Damn. Eli Wallach plays an incredibly cute, likable character in this movie. What I mean by cute is that he really plays up the puppy dog eyes in this movie. He's more charming than seedy like Tuco. The director really allowed the actors to eat up the scenery, and I wasn't complaining! A hilarious, fun spaghetti western with some great lines.
The Magnificent Seven Ride! - ???/11 - I have to watch this one again, because I'm not sure if I like it or hate it.
Breakheart Pass - ???/11 - Another good movie I hadn't seen before. This time a Charles Brosnan western set on a train. It has good suspense and a good plot, but it's a bit of a worn setting. Another one I have to watch again to be fully sure of it.
Kelly's Heroes - 11/11 - One of my all-time favorite films.
I watched it with a friend, intending to riff it, and we both fell asleep before we could come up with any good material. We ended up watching Attack of the Killer Tomatoes instead and a good time was had by all.
I think Godzilla is something you have to grow up watching to truely enjoy. However, I can recomend some Godzilla movies that I feel can still be entertaining to those just starting.
I would say try:
Gojira (The original Japan version)
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (It's the original film but the american release. Scenes with actor Ramdond Burr were added in)
Godzilla 1985 (This one is hard to find though. And the japan version which is better is even harder to find but I bet it's on youtube )
Godzilla 2000 (One of my favs. It's one of the few Japan ones that were release in american theaters)
Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidora: Giant Monsters All out Attack (Phew, a long title. But it is one of the better ones. Very cool monster fights)
Start with Gojira. You can watch the Showa series in any order you like, really, wile the Heisei and Millenium series have more of an overall story. All three have three separate continuities, original and two reboots, and this should be remembered when watching them.
I'd really recommend any of the films in the franchise save maybe two: Son of Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Hedorah. The former because it is inane, pointless and Minilla can go die in a gasoline fire; the latter because it's anvilicious to the point of being a bit painful (Unlike Son this one can still be a fun watch, provided you have a copy of the dub and a group of friends willing to watch it with you).
If I had to list my top 5 recommendations for a Kaiju Newb though, it would probably go like this:
5.) The Terror of Mecha Godzilla (1975)
4.) Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
3.) Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) (NOTE: This one is obscure as hell, and it's a bit of a crime it is as it's definitely one of the more interesting Vs. movies of the Heisei films. With internet nerd culture being what it is though, I'm sure someone, somewhere has uploaded this, so if you find it, give it a watch.)
2.) The Return of Godzilla (1984)
1.) Gojira (1954)
Honorable Mentions: Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995), and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).
I should probably mention I'm in no way a Kaiju flick purist, just a fan. My intro to the whole genre was actually the early (bad) dubs of Shōwa and Heisei era Godzilla films my dad used to rent for me when I was 10 or so. Aside from the two I mentioned earlier though, they're all worth a watch, goofy though they may be at times.
I was about to say the same thing. lol Final Wars was a joke. I can't believe they ended the series like that. I mean, it had some cool scenes. And I liked that Godzilla kicked Gino's ass. But overall it was a dissapointment for me.
I watched Jurassic Park again. It still gets a 10 out of 10