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  • #1396
    Originally posted by Northwestcoug View Post
    The Grey. Eh. Kind of cool cinematography. A little pretentious when it delved into existentialism. Lots of swearing which bothered Mrs. NWC (it was pretty excessive). But it had its moments. Nothing to recommend seeing it on the big screen over renting it, IMO.
    Without giving away too much of the film, I figure there are at least six instances in which I was jolted in my seat. I don't think my living room could've provided anywhere close to the terror I felt in the theater in those moments.

    Did you stick around through the end of the credits? You missed the "ending" of the film if you didn't.

    I thought it was a good flick, but I couldn't think of taking my 10-year-old son (who is into the whole Bear Grylls/survivalist stuff he sees on TV) to see it. Was hoping for a mild 'R' but The Grey was anything but in a couple of spots in the movie that cannot be ignored.

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    • #1397
      Originally posted by Top Ute View Post
      Without giving away too much of the film, I figure there are at least six instances in which I was jolted in my seat. I don't think my living room could've provided anywhere close to the terror I felt in the theater in those moments.

      Did you stick around through the end of the credits? You missed the "ending" of the film if you didn't.

      I thought it was a good flick, but I couldn't think of taking my 10-year-old son (who is into the whole Bear Grylls/survivalist stuff he sees on TV) to see it. Was hoping for a mild 'R' but The Grey was anything but in a couple of spots in the movie that cannot be ignored.
      No, I missed the end of the credits. Maybe I would have liked it more.
      I'm very hard on movies. It's just a mental thing, that I want to feel like I wasn't 'worthy' to watch a movie if I pay to go see it. I did think a few scenes were done very well, especially how Liam Neeson was consoling the first person who was dying after the crash. And yes, there were some good terror moments. If I was grading, I'd give it a 'B'.
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      • #1398
        Originally posted by Northwestcoug View Post
        No, I missed the end of the credits. Maybe I would have liked it more.
        I'm very hard on movies. It's just a mental thing, that I want to feel like I wasn't 'worthy' to watch a movie if I pay to go see it. I did think a few scenes were done very well, especially how Liam Neeson was consoling the first person who was dying after the crash. And yes, there were some good terror moments. If I was grading, I'd give it a 'B'.
        Quite the online discussion online over The Grey's ending, post-credits. Won't be too difficult to find it.

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        • #1399
          Originally posted by Dwight Schr-ute View Post
          Thinking about taking the misses to see Extremely Loud and Terribly Close tomorrow night. Any testimonials? I've heard that it's a bit intense. My wife lived in DC during 9-11 and feels a connection to the event. She's also pregnant. What are the odds that this might be a little much for her?
          Not sure if you wound up seeing it but if you haven't I can give you my opinion. I wouldn't use "intense" to describe the movie but I will say it is touching and an interesting story.

          Spoiler for Plot:
          I thought the acting was very, very good, especially from the boy but I will say that I had a hard time believing that any child of that age, even with Aspergers, would be that intelligent, thoughtful, and organized. His grief was very believable though, especially given his personality quirks and I was moved to tears at the end. The wife was not which was weird. Mixed reviews from us.
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          • #1400
            Originally posted by Katy Lied View Post
            I really don't get it. From what I read of your posts, you would find this terribly boring. It's a Woody Allen sweater on the holodeck of Starship Enterprise.

            I'm not picking on you. I'm just surprised. The others on CUF who loved this movie--well, I'd expect them to love it based on past reviews.
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            • #1401
              Originally posted by Katy Lied View Post
              I really don't get it. From what I read of your posts, you would find this terribly boring. It's a Woody Allen sweater on the holodeck of Starship Enterprise.

              I'm not picking on you. I'm just surprised. The others on CUF who loved this movie--well, I'd expect them to love it based on past reviews.
              Did you mention something Star Trek related? I am, you know, a HUGE RUSH FAN. Today is, 2-1-12.

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              • #1402
                I saw the new flick Chronicle a couple nights ago. If you haven't seen the trailers, it's a basically a "found footage" movie like Paranormal Activity or Cloverfield, except it's about some kids who gain superhuman powers. I didn't know a lot about it going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. The movie is genuinely suspenseful and well-paced and the principal actors (who were all unknown to me) were very convincing. Fun flick, especially if you're a fan of "what if superpowers existed in the real world" comic stories like me.
                Kids in general these days seem more socially retarded...

                None of them date. They hang out. They text. They sit in the same car or room and don't say a word...they text. Then, they go home and whack off to internet porn.

                I think that's the sad truth about why these kids are retards.

                --Portland Ute

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                • #1403
                  Originally posted by Green Lantern View Post
                  I saw the new flick Chronicle a couple nights ago. If you haven't seen the trailers, it's a basically a "found footage" movie like Paranormal Activity or Cloverfield, except it's about some kids who gain superhuman powers. I didn't know a lot about it going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. The movie is genuinely suspenseful and well-paced and the principal actors (who were all unknown to me) were very convincing. Fun flick, especially if you're a fan of "what if superpowers existed in the real world" comic stories like me.
                  Is it scary? It looks intriquing, but I dont like scary movies.

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                  • #1404
                    Originally posted by Katy Lied View Post
                    Is it scary? It looks intriquing, but I dont like scary movies.
                    Not scary, but it does get a bit dark, thematically.
                    Kids in general these days seem more socially retarded...

                    None of them date. They hang out. They text. They sit in the same car or room and don't say a word...they text. Then, they go home and whack off to internet porn.

                    I think that's the sad truth about why these kids are retards.

                    --Portland Ute

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                    • #1405
                      Lucky Number Slevin. Not bad for a flick with Hartnett in it.
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                      • #1406
                        Trollhunter via Netflix streaming.

                        We enjoyed it. Not great, but pretty good and definitely worth watching. Kind of a mix between Blair Witch and Cloverfield, but a little more on the fun/campy side.

                        Beautiful setting in the mountains and fjords of Norway.
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                        • #1407
                          Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
                          Trollhunter via Netflix streaming.
                          If you want to stick with your troll theme, I recommend Best Worst Movie, also streaming on Netflix. This movie is a documentary about the worst movie ever made, Troll 2. Apparently filmed in Utah by an Italian production company. Lots of local (utahan) actors and crew. More than slightly amusing.

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                          • #1408
                            "The Grey." Meh. Interesting idea that fizzled. If you do see it, be sure to stay and watch until the very end of the final credits.

                            "Red Tails." I loved it. Well worth seeing. Much more worth the price of admission than the other one.
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                            • #1409
                              Just saw "The Lady in Black" with my wife.

                              I'm not a fan of horror movies.

                              This was a period piece set in rural Great Britain in the early 1900's. I guess that made it a bit unique.

                              The lead was played by Frodo Baggins.

                              There were some good jolts but I thought the movie dragged quite a bit.

                              Early on, some foreshadowing occurs and almost immediately you can see where this thing is going.

                              I wouldn't recommend seeing it in a theater. Probably best rented and watched in the basement of an old house.

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                              • #1410
                                Originally posted by Portland Ute View Post
                                Just saw "The Lady in Black" with my wife.

                                I'm not a fan of horror movies.

                                This was a period piece set in rural Great Britain in the early 1900's. I guess that made it a bit unique.

                                The lead was played by Frodo Baggins.

                                There were some good jolts but I thought the movie dragged quite a bit.

                                Early on, some foreshadowing occurs and almost immediately you can see where this thing is going.

                                I wouldn't recommend seeing it in a theater. Probably best rented and watched in the basement of an old house.
                                By "Lady in Black", do you mean "Woman in Black"? And by "Frodo Baggins", do you mean "Harry Potter"?

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