Have you been to the movies lately?  Rented any films?
Was it good for you? ;-)

269 responses total.

Nell was a change of pace from the cookie cutter films which have come about
lately lately

 
 I went to see "Forrest Gump" tonight at the Fox, and was really moved
because I saw a little of my own childhood in what Forrest experienced.
I was unpopular, to say the least, and that does get a little lonely--
but everyone who does go through that has to deal with it in his own way.
  The film itself was beautifully made, and frankly speaking, if Tom Hanks
does not win the Oscar, then there is no justice. I predict that FG
will take Best Picture, Best Actor, and best Director, among others.
 I want to say much more but I'm not really that eloquent to express it.

In short, You *MUST* see this film!!!

It is definitely a *must see*. 

Pulp Fiction.
I was a bit let down... all they hype and all.
It had some good parts, though... lot's of quote's to use in everyday life.

I just saw "The Night We Never Met" and I thought it was pretty
good, kinda cute.  A B I guess.

Dazed and Confused...A must see for anybody who just graduated.

If you have a general tolerance for NON-gratuitous gore Interview
With the Vampire is a must see.
  
There is one gratuitous scene though, the trashing of a pristine
cherry-red 1965 Mustang convertable (sob!).

<GRIN>

Saw _Dumb and Dumber_ today.  Not sure why; given that I didn't want to see
some dorky "Holiday" flick like Santa Clause, didn't want to see either
of the two movies with McCauley "I'm still cute, really" Culkin, and
_Little Women_ hadn't opened yet, I guess it was the best option.

It was interesting to see Jeff Daniels do a transition from _Speed_ to
this, sort of like Keaneau Reeves from being Ted to _Speed_ but in
reverse.  I laughed some.  It was OK, but not as good as _Ace Venutra_
(haven't seen _The Mask_ yet.)  I get this feeling Jim Carry is capable
of being something other than a really annoying but lucky idiot, but I
doubt it'll be possible for him to escape that role.

Natural Born killers = an experience

I can't wait to see that. Soundtrack is great

Did "True Lies" and "The Specialist" come out on video yet? (I haventhe rental
store for a while,and don't want to waste my time). Are they worth seeing or
just overhyped?

The Specialist is still in theaters.  True Lies will be in early January;
too bad they didn't push it up a little and sell it for $19.95 in December,
it wouldve gone like hotcakes.

Neithor are n video yet, But they're both good movies. True lies is
kind of a B-Movie action type of thing though.

True Lies was spoiled by the sub-plot with Jamie Lee Curtis in the middle of
the movie. That sucked. I hate it when an action movie tries too hard to be
funny or sentimental -- I like people to be killed and maimed without any
petty interruptions. 

The Specialist just sucked. It was slow and it was boring. Don't waste your
time or money.

 I have it on good authority that Rennaisance Man starring Danny DeVito
will be out on video on Jan 4. Can't wait to see it.

Rennaisance man is out on tape in Gaylord. I rented it Christmas eve.
It WAS Great!!

 Cool. I just might buy that one,

   Saw Stargate--fun, but not espically deep.  It was cool watching
the effects, which again were the best part of the movie.  The plot
wasn't great, but raised the interesting idea of ancient Earth
civilizations having pieces of advanced technology in them.  It's
currently playing at the Fox Theatre, if you're in the Ann Arbor
area.  Its worth the $1.50.

Excuse me...but I though that "The Santa Clause" was a wonderful family
movie...it sure beats all those animated movies that you end up taking your
kids to!

I loved the Santa Clause. Tim Allen is a talented actor/author.

"True Lies" was a B movie?  You've got to be kidding!!  Also, it was NOT
just an action movie, it was really kind of an action/comedy, so the subplot
with Jamie Lee Curtis in the middle that "sucked" was really important to 
the story, I thought. Jim Cameron (the movie's director) said that he wanted it
 it to be funny, as well as a good action flick, and he succeeded, in my 
opinion, with Tom Arnold. He really surprised me.

I saw the movie "Quick Change" last night with Bill Murray and Geena Davis.
Of course, Bill Murray is funny in everything he does, but the part in the
beginning where he robs a bank in a clown suit was a real kick in the pants.

Anyone see "Nell" yet?

re#22 - I wasn't saying that the movie was no good. I loved it...Tom Arnold
was great with Arnold. But even Cameron said it was made to be a B-movie.
Remember the scene at the beginning when he's sliding down the mountain
outrunning snowmobiles, skiers, and 1,000's of bullets. And the scene
with the harrier, the daughter, and the missle? Come on! It wasn't made to
be a serious action movie at all. And I llike the part in the middle
with Jamie. That sub-plot was almost the whole movie. Now that I re-read
this it looks like somewhat of an attack on your response...Don't take
it that way :)

Sorry. The sub-plot still sucks. It was slow. It was boring. It ruined the
pace of the movie. 

I thought of True Lies as a parody of ARnie movies, and of action movies
as a whole.  In fact that first scene struck me as a laugh at James Bond
movies.  Still and all, for a parody, I think it was slow, clumsy and not
really entertaining, but I'm glad some of you liked it, 'cause hell, there
isn't enough joy in life, so take it where you find it.

     Chris

I liked True Lies because I thought it was funny.  I thought that most 
of the action just contributed to the humor.  .

As adrenaline films go, I thought "Drop Zone" was pretty good.  Not quite
as fast as _Speed_ but not quite as dumb either, with a better constructed
plot and a more interesting hero.  This should not be confused with
"Terminal Velocity" which was just infinitely dumb.

"Ready to Wear" is a lot more fun than the usual star-packed film usually
is.  There is an awful lot going on all the time, with about six simultaneous
interlocking plot lines and twenty or so major characters, but even if you
feel like you are missing a lot, it manages to be simple enough to follow.
I had a good time watching it.

"Ready to Wear", being a Robert Altman film, is on my list of things
to see.  Sounds like it has the typical Altman multi-thread plot
structure.

"Heavenly Creatures"  B+  A New Zealand film now showing at The 
Michigan Theater.  It focuses on the true story of two girls,
both going through difficult adolescent changes, who find each other
and form an intense, obsession-driven first love.  Amazing performances
from all involved but a tad long in parts.  The scenery is simply
amazing.  Someday, I have to visit this country.

"Jungle Book" was enjoyable, but don't expect the actual "Jungle Book" story.

I thought "Jungle Book" had a story line that got a bit too cute at times, but
was generally OK.  There is lots of good animal footage, even if none of the
animals acted very animal-like.  Probably a great film to take some kids to.

"Pret-A-Porter" Robert Altman's jab at the fashion industry.
Overall a C-.  The script was simply far too thin.  Sly ending though.

...and Sophia Loren is still a knockout at age 60 or whatever she is now.

 That's blatant sexual harassment, John!  You're supposed to just celebrate
an actor's talent & not physique these days!

Nah.  Anyway, Ms. Loren was very flattered when I told her that.

Being sexy is Loren's talent.

Current:  My kids and I saw The Santa Clause and Street Fighter.  My kids tho
that The Santa Clause could have been funnier and have better F/X. Street
Fighter was dreary and we wound up getting our excitement from from
"jokes" hidden in the sets.  (Eg., a portrait of the antagonist done
in the style of John Wayne Gacy.)

Old:    Did anyone else see Till the End of the World?  It stars John
Hurt and Sam Neil.  It's no academy award winner, but I think that
it is the best movie that no one has ever seen.  Flames to my
mailbox on this matter welcomed.  

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