Last Movie You Watched? - Page 108

blondon704 · 12-09-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Grummer

yes!, see the revenant, it is quite refreshing, even go get Daybreakers..bloody good too

normally i think vampire files are boring, but thus far, exceptions are 'an interview with a vampire', Daybreakers and most recently, the revenant...
you'd then agrree these are 'hits' amongst vampire genres.

Interview with a vampire imo is one of those unbelievably unforgettable films. It was dark beautiful and artistic it was just amazing. from the characters to the story. It is in my top 3 movies of all time (if you couldn't tell). I don't get in to action movies. Just not my thing. I do comedies and crappy b horror films lol. And a lot of sundance films :-)

Grummer · 12-09-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by blondon704

Interview with a vampire imo is one of those unbelievably unforgettable films. It was dark beautiful and artistic it was just amazing. from the characters to the story. It is in my top 3 movies of all time (if you couldn't tell). I don't get in to action movies. Just not my thing. I do comedies and crappy b horror films lol. And a lot of sundance films :-)

yup! i entirely agree, actually Interview with a vampire is one of my favourite too, i forgot to mention it, and it was going to be in my last essay i wrote a month ago submited and passed but i went with Flatliners and NDE instead of immortality...

dark and beautiful indeed and fairly poetic at times, i lliked the line Armand (Atonito Banderas) said about the irony of ironies concerning living forever...it becomes painful...the film itself showed this well too...but for the essay word limits wasnt on my side (i like Big essays)
theres a few crazy good action film I COULD point out for you to watch, if you asked and i am fussy too...so drop a PM anytime, likewise you could point out some sundance (is that mexican/western?) or am i wrong
Cheers

**TWA** · 12-09-2011, 05:21 PM

Capitalism: A Love Story

I usually don't like MM, but this was a good one. Gets my commie blood boiling

howag · 12-09-2011, 06:01 PM

The Inbetweeners Movie, had me laughing my arse off

I'd recommend it to anyone who likes a bit of dirty humour!

AJWSmith · 12-10-2011, 11:16 AM

Watched 'The Extraordinary League of Gentlemen' with my son this morning. He enjoyed it. I didn't. I've read the original comic by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill and the film butchered it.

DeafCaroline · 12-10-2011, 02:18 PM

"The Help" which was somewhat different from the book.

**Banjo** · 12-10-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

"The Help" which was somewhat different from the book.

I watched the movie, "Hugo", which I thought was good. Although I did read the book a few months before watching the movie. They made quite a few changes, for instance, the inspector's role was pretty small, in the movie, they expanded it rather significantly. They removed at least one character entirely from the movie. As a result, they made changes to make the movie flow better due to the removal of the character. There were a lot of changes made to the movie compared to the novel.

Regardless, it's a good movie. Books and movies are two different mediums, you cannot expect them to follow them word-by-word.

DeafCaroline · 12-10-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

I watched the movie, "Hugo", which I thought was good. Although I did read the book a few months before watching the movie. They made quite a few changes, for instance, the inspector's role was pretty small, in the movie, they expanded it rather significantly. They removed at least one character entirely from the movie. As a result, they made changes to make the movie flow better due to the removal of the character. There were a lot of changes made to the movie compared to the novel.

Regardless, it's a good movie. Books and movies are two different mediums, you cannot expect them to follow them word-by-word.

Understood. I watch the extras on the DVD after watching the movie and learned that it was the author's best friend who directed the movie and the author was there for the entire filming. I understand that editing has to be done when making an hour and a half movie based on a 300+ page book. On the other hand, because you read the book, you know what events happened chronologically so when it didnt follow the same chronology in the film, it was just noticeable but it didn't detract from what a great film it was.

There are only three movies I've seen in my life that was EXACTLY as how I visualized it when I read the books, To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath. And it's wild that two of those movies were by the same author, John Steinbeck, who is one of my favourite writers.

**Banjo** · 12-10-2011, 04:13 PM

To Kill a Mockingbird is a great film adaptation of the novel. "Of Mice and Men", are you referring to the one with Lon Chaney Jr. or the remake starring John Malkovich?

**Banjo** · 12-10-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

Understood. I watch the extras on the DVD after watching the movie and learned that it was the author's best friend who directed the movie and the author was there for the entire filming. I understand that editing has to be done when making an hour and a half movie based on a 300+ page book. On the other hand, because you read the book, you know what events happened chronologically so when it didnt follow the same chronology in the film, it was just noticeable but it didn't detract from what a great film it was.

It's noticeable to the readers, that's for certain. I am still hoping for a decent film adaption of the novel, "Fahrenheit 451". The one that was made decades ago is poorly made and resemble very little to the novel itself. It came close to being remade by Frank Darabont years ago but it fell apart.

DeafCaroline · 12-10-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

To Kill a Mockingbird is a great film adaptation of the novel. "Of Mice and Men", are you referring to the one with Lon Chaney Jr. or the remake starring John Malkovich?

The remake. I haven't seen the original yet.

**Chevy57** · 12-11-2011, 07:12 AM

Final Destination 5 - Grade B-

This last episode of a horror series for Final Destination?

Grummer · 12-11-2011, 05:15 PM

Hangover part 2, really good, funny.
not as good as the first but still enjoyable

Grummer · 12-11-2011, 05:15 PM

Hangover part 2, really good, funny.
not as good as the first but still enjoyable

SJCSue · 12-12-2011, 05:42 PM

I watched "A Christmas Carol" with George C. Scott.

autumneve · 12-12-2011, 06:51 PM

I love watching movies and watch lots each week. My genre preference is Horrors, loves them to death!

Although tonight we had some more suitable family type movies we watched 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase' very old family movie about an evil governess, it was ok. Then we watched 'Source Code' which I kinda liked bit of a more scifi version of groundhog day lol.

Earlier rewatched some of the Twilight movies to get myself ready for the new movie

Grummer · 12-13-2011, 12:03 AM

The Debt , pretty good

det107 · 12-14-2011, 07:43 AM

Daybreakers
Killers (Kat Heigl & Ashton Kutcher)
Big NIGHT

dogmom · 12-14-2011, 10:52 AM

my mom and I saw The Debt together
hubby may be interested to see

H.o.H_Angel · 12-15-2011, 12:24 AM

The last movie I watched was A Princess for Christmas on the Hallmark channel a few hours ago. I did not care for the movie too much. It said it was going to be a comedy, but it was not funny at all. :/

Sunshine · 12-15-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

Understood. I watch the extras on the DVD after watching the movie and learned that it was the author's best friend who directed the movie and the author was there for the entire filming. I understand that editing has to be done when making an hour and a half movie based on a 300+ page book. On the other hand, because you read the book, you know what events happened chronologically so when it didnt follow the same chronology in the film, it was just noticeable but it didn't detract from what a great film it was.

There are only three movies I've seen in my life that was EXACTLY as how I visualized it when I read the books, To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath. And it's wild that two of those movies were by the same author, John Steinbeck, who is one of my favourite writers.

Love all three! 1984 also very true to novel.

**Banjo** · 12-15-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunshine

1984 also very true to novel.

Which version?

Sunshine · 12-15-2011, 12:50 AM

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) - IMDb

This one

**Banjo** · 12-15-2011, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunshine

Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) - IMDb

This one

Ah yes, I have that one on DVD.

Grummer · 12-15-2011, 03:50 AM

Middle Men - fantastic - A grade

kevinbellamy · 12-15-2011, 02:07 PM

Hostel 3 - One of the better direct-to-video releases. While Hostel 2 did give insight into the whole EHC, I felt like it lacked originality and seemed to mimic Hostel too much. The third installment feels fresh for many reasons - New country/location, new characters, new rules, perhaps? The torture scenes didn't really go for the jugular or impress me but the story itself has a few twists and turns that caught me off guard. Worth renting.

Final Destination 5 - I like how this film brought the series back full circle and connected these characters with those in the original. I wasn't aware this installment would be a prequel. Pleasantly surprised. I like all of these films equally honestly. This installment did have some wooden performances though. Emma Bell, for example. Girl kicked ass in Frozen but she is horrible here.

Drive
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia
The Wackness
Contagion
Tucker and Dale Vs Evil

Likely end up watching Warrior or Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Depending if someone uploads subtitles) tonight.

**KristinaB** · 12-17-2011, 07:40 PM

We watched Coraline again.

AJWSmith · 12-18-2011, 05:17 AM

Last movie I watched was Europa Europa. It's not a film I would choose myself but it was given to me by a friend who thought I would like it. It's a German film made in 1990 and it based on a true story of how a Jewish boy survived WWII as a German soldier. Before my friend gave it to me, I had never heard of it. Has anyone here on AD seen it?

Grummer · 12-18-2011, 06:18 AM

havent seen it, but what did you think of it?
i *THINK* i may have seen it on tv once a long time ago like as if flicking thru channels got bored as i missed most parts and carried on with other channel but i cant be sure...

i like 'unsual films' that is, characters whose not a hero, or anti hero, just someone happened to be there...

AJWSmith · 12-18-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Grummer

havent seen it, but what did you think of it?
i *THINK* i may have seen it on tv once a long time ago like as if flicking thru channels got bored as i missed most parts and carried on with other channel but i cant be sure...

i like 'unsual films' that is, characters whose not a hero, or anti hero, just someone happened to be there...

Grummer: This is very much a story about a boy who just happened to be there - not a brave hero, but someone trying to survive by being someone he wasn't. It's quite funny in places. I'm not a fan of war movies and get bored watching yet another film about Nazis - why aren't there more films about WWI instead? - but I enjoyed this one. I'd rate it 3 stars out of 5.

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autumneve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 33 Blog Entries: 1	I love watching movies and watch lots each week. My genre preference is Horrors, loves them to death! Although tonight we had some more suitable family type movies we watched 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase' very old family movie about an evil governess, it was ok. Then we watched 'Source Code' which I kinda liked bit of a more scifi version of groundhog day lol. Earlier rewatched some of the Twilight movies to get myself ready for the new movie __________________ *In friendship we need never despair, they hold us close and our tears they then share.*

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Grummer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the Batcave Posts: 9,534	The Debt , pretty good __________________ "Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them." Albert Einstein

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kevinbellamy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 429	Hostel 3 - One of the better direct-to-video releases. While Hostel 2 did give insight into the whole EHC, I felt like it lacked originality and seemed to mimic Hostel too much. The third installment feels fresh for many reasons - New country/location, new characters, new rules, perhaps? The torture scenes didn't really go for the jugular or impress me but the story itself has a few twists and turns that caught me off guard. Worth renting. Final Destination 5 - I like how this film brought the series back full circle and connected these characters with those in the original. I wasn't aware this installment would be a prequel. Pleasantly surprised. I like all of these films equally honestly. This installment did have some wooden performances though. Emma Bell, for example. Girl kicked ass in Frozen but she is horrible here. Drive The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia The Wackness Contagion Tucker and Dale Vs Evil Likely end up watching Warrior or Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Depending if someone uploads subtitles) tonight.

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AJWSmith Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: live? I'm the walking dead! Posts: 684	Europa Europa Last movie I watched was Europa Europa. It's not a film I would choose myself but it was given to me by a friend who thought I would like it. It's a German film made in 1990 and it based on a true story of how a Jewish boy survived WWII as a German soldier. Before my friend gave it to me, I had never heard of it. Has anyone here on AD seen it? __________________ Born deaf. Profound hearing loss in both ears (90-105dB). Wears Oticon Spirit Zest C SP (Chili) You can also find me on twitter as @AJWSmith and on Google+ as AJW Smith

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Grummer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the Batcave Posts: 9,534	havent seen it, but what did you think of it? i THINK i may have seen it on tv once a long time ago like as if flicking thru channels got bored as i missed most parts and carried on with other channel but i cant be sure... i like 'unsual films' that is, characters whose not a hero, or anti hero, just someone happened to be there... __________________ "Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them." Albert Einstein

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