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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 10, 2016 23:06:31 GMT
I am going to see either London Has Fallen or 10 Cloverfield Lane on Saturday, shoot maybe both if I have time. Next weekend I'll be seeing Allegiant. They've definitely taken some liberties from the book by the looks of the trailers, but I don't care I just want to stare at Theo James for 2 hours. AKA the guy who died in Mary's bed on Downton Abbey in season one.  |
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Mar 10, 2016 23:11:54 GMT
I am going to see either London Has Fallen or 10 Cloverfield Lane on Saturday, shoot maybe both if I have time. Next weekend I'll be seeing Allegiant. They've definitely taken some liberties from the book by the looks of the trailers, but I don't care I just want to stare at Theo James for 2 hours. AKA the guy who died in Mary's bed on Downton Abbey in season one. LOL IKR, I saw him in that way before Divergent and did not think he was cute then at all. It was the hair, made him to fru fru! |
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 11, 2016 2:49:52 GMT
DSO and I saw Hail, Caesar! on the weekend. It had a few funny scenes in it but I wouldn't rave about it.
I give it 3 Peas out of 5 (and that's probably a bit generous - can I split my peas and give it 2½?  ). |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 11, 2016 2:52:29 GMT
DSO and I saw Hail, Caesar! on the weekend. It had a few funny scenes in it but I wouldn't rave about it.
I give it 3 Peas out of 5 (and that's probably a bit generous - can I split my peas and give it 2½? ). Yeah, everyone I know who saw it said it was a clunker. And we usually love the Coen brother's humor. |
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Post by jackie on Mar 12, 2016 5:32:37 GMT
My dd and I went with a couple of my friends to see 10 Cloverfield Lane. Dd and I rented Cloverfield before we went just to see what the connection is. We all liked it a lot and dd and I LOVED it. It was interesting, suspenseful and tricky as you tried to figure out what's going on. Is Dan Goodman's character crazy? Is he saving people or imprisoning them? It was really interesting watching it unfold. I give it 4, maybe even 4.5, peas out of 5.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 12, 2016 5:34:36 GMT
My dd and I went with a couple of my friends to see 10 Cloverfield Lane. Dd and I rented Cloverfield before we went just to see what the connection is. We all liked it a lot and dd and I ![]() D it. It was interesting, suspenseful and tricky as you tried to figure out what's going on. Is Dan Goodman's character crazy? Is he saving people or imprisoning them? It was really interesting watching it unfold. I give it 4, maybe even 4.5, peas out of 5. Jackie, will we be okay if we haven't seen Cloverfield before we see it? |
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Mar 12, 2016 5:39:35 GMT
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot-Love Tina Fey and although there is humor in the movie, it isn't a comedy. Thought it was a good movie to see, and thought it was some of Tina's best work. But again, I have Tina bias.
Spotlight-glad I saw it, stayed with me a long time. Was hard to see my community name listed at the end but harder to see the depth and breadth of the list
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 12, 2016 5:45:57 GMT
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot-Love Tina Fey and although there is humor in the movie, it isn't a comedy. Thought it was a good movie to see, and thought it was some of Tina's best work. But again, I have Tina bias. Spotlight-glad I saw it, stayed with me a long time. Was hard to see my community name listed at the end but harder to see the depth and breadth of the list I've heard the same about Tina's movie. On Fandango they bill it as a comedy. So a lot of people go to see it and get ticked off. The list at the end of Spotlight was appalling to read. |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Mar 12, 2016 6:14:48 GMT
I saw Grimsby last night. I will say upfront I am most definitely not a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen's films and only went because my partner loves them. He found it hilarious, I did not. There were some needlessly crass moments (which I expected), at least one of which made me turn away from the screen. I feel like this film had slightly more plot than some of his previous films but I still give it 0 peas.
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Mar 12, 2016 6:32:32 GMT
My dd and I went with a couple of my friends to see 10 Cloverfield Lane. Dd and I rented Cloverfield before we went just to see what the connection is. We all liked it a lot and dd and I LOVED it. It was interesting, suspenseful and tricky as you tried to figure out what's going on. Is Dan Goodman's character crazy? Is he saving people or imprisoning them? It was really interesting watching it unfold. I give it 4, maybe even 4.5, peas out of 5. Do you suggest watching Cloverfield before watching 10 Cloverfield Lane or is it a stand-alone movie? |
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Post by jennyap on Mar 12, 2016 8:21:14 GMT
I saw Grimsby last night. I will say upfront I am most definitely not a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen's films and only went because my partner loves them. He found it hilarious, I did not. There were some needlessly crass moments (which I expected), at least one of which made me turn away from the screen. I feel like this film had slightly more plot than some of his previous films but I still give it 0 peas. I am in such a dilemma about this. I grew up in Grimsby, so I feel like I have to see it, but I'm also not a Sacha Baron Cohen fan at all. Nor is my DH and he pretty much refuses to go, so I'd have to see it on my own. |
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Post by jackie on Mar 12, 2016 14:23:27 GMT
To those who asked, you absolutely do not need to watch Cloverfield first. In fact, I think it's better to just go in fresh, without that other movie in the back of your mind. The movies are very different and the tie-in is tenuous at best.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 12, 2016 15:08:52 GMT
To those who asked, you absolutely do not need to watch Cloverfield first. In fact, I think it's better to just go in fresh, without that other movie in the back of your mind. The movies are very different and the tie-in is tenuous at best. Thanks, Jackie. That's what I thought but I was worried after others thought there was more of a tie-in. Can't wait to see it! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 15:20:52 GMT
We saw Spotlight a few weeks ago and loved it. I thought it deserved its Oscar. I loved seeing the behind the scenes of how the story was written. We're very close to the story, and have had dealings with two of the situations mentioned in the film, so it very much hit home. Plus I've adored Michael Keaton since Mr. Mom <3.
We also laughed our way through Dead Pool -- who knew Ryan Reynolds could do a movie without a pretty face? I thought the jokes were hysterical, and there were so many that were slipped in there that I know I missed. I'd definitely see it again. I knew it was going to be raunchy going in, and expected it. Must be my 12-yo boy humor.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 16:39:25 GMT
Spotlight - My favorite of the Oscar nominees. Loved it. Have seen it twice. Thought Mark Ruffalo deserved the nomination and probably a win. Investigative movies such as this are a favorite genre of mine (All the President's Men and Erin Brockovitch).
Bridge of Spies - Loved it. I'm a Baby Boomer and lived in Germany (West) during the time it was divided so this is was extremely interesting to me. I thought Mark Rylance, who won Best Supporting, deserved the win.
The Big Short - Interesting. Lots of good background on the banks and how they helped to cause the 2008 financial and housing crisis. My favorite parts were the aside scenes used to explain the terms (like CDOs). No one actor stood out to me.
The Revenant - Meh. Long. Bear attack scene - YIKES! Liked scenes with Indians although they made me sad. Don't think Leonardo deserved a nomination. Thought Tom Hardy deserved his nomination.
Did not see Room or Brooklyn.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Mar 12, 2016 16:48:57 GMT
We saw Eddie the Eagle last night. Nice feel good movie. I didn't remember the details of his Olympic experience so it was really tense at moments.
I went with my 13 year old... and it would be a family movie if it weren't for a scene where Hugh Jackman goes in to quite detail comparing sex to ski jumping... my daughter was a tad uncomfortable.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 12, 2016 21:32:41 GMT
Spotlight - My favorite of the Oscar nominees. Loved it. Have seen it twice. Thought Mark Ruffalo deserved the nomination and probably a win. Investigative movies such as this are a favorite genre of mine (All the President's Men and Erin Brockovitch). Bridge of Spies - Loved it. I'm a Baby Boomer and lived in Germany (West) during the time it was divided so this is was extremely interesting to me. I thought Mark Rylance, who won Best Supporting, deserved the win. The Big Short - Interesting. Lots of good background on the banks and how they helped to cause the 2008 financial and housing crisis. My favorite parts were the aside scenes used to explain the terms (like CDOs). No one actor stood out to me. The Revenant - Meh. Long. Bear attack scene - YIKES! Liked scenes with Indians although they made me sad. Don't think Leonardo deserved a nomination. Thought Tom Hardy deserved his nomination. Did not see Room or Brooklyn. I agree with everything you posted except Leonardo not deserving a nomination. You MUST see Room and Brooklyn ~ two of our favorite movies. |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Mar 12, 2016 21:42:14 GMT
I saw Grimsby last night. I will say upfront I am most definitely not a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen's films and only went because my partner loves them. He found it hilarious, I did not. There were some needlessly crass moments (which I expected), at least one of which made me turn away from the screen. I feel like this film had slightly more plot than some of his previous films but I still give it 0 peas. I am in such a dilemma about this. I grew up in Grimsby, so I feel like I have to see it, but I'm also not a Sacha Baron Cohen fan at all. Nor is my DH and he pretty much refuses to go, so I'd have to see it on my own. If it helps your decision at all Grimsby doesn't have much air time during the film - a few minutes at the start, and a small section in the middle of the film. Most of the film's main events take place in central London, somewhere in South Africa, and in Chile. Grimsby is really used to highlight the type of person Sacha Baron Cohen's character is (poorly educated, multiple children, bad teeth) along with the other residents of Grimsby who play a role in the film.
For the record Grimsby residents do have some redeeming qualities including strong family ties, intense loyalty, and a willingness to stick together and look out for each other.
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Post by dawnski on Mar 13, 2016 1:17:55 GMT
Just came home from Deadpool and have to give it 4.9 out of 5. It was hilarious!! Loved the opening credits!
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Post by jamieson on Mar 13, 2016 4:14:48 GMT
I read this thread a day or so ago and saw the recommendation for "Amy." I watched it on Amazon Prime and really enjoyed it. Very sad, and poignant. Amy Winehouse was such a tremendous talent. Early on she was described as having no "airs about her" and being such a raw talent. I'm guessing that made her extremely vulnerable. Regardless, it was a great documentary.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 13, 2016 4:57:28 GMT
We saw a lot of movies last year that are probably now on DVD so I thought I'd post our favorites: Ex Machina - LOVED this movie. Loved it!! It haunted me for a few days. The Loft - Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 14% but we thought it was a decent who-dun-it! The Imitation Game - Fabulous and heartbreaking WWII thriller. Far From the Madding Crowd - We both loved this movie. We love anything with Carey Mulligan in it. Suffragette - Very, very good. See above. The Gift - Great psychological thriller! Southpaw - About a boxer's highs and lows. We enjoyed it. No Escape - OMG ~ one of the scariest movies I've ever seen. We loved it! Age of Adaline - Wonderful movie! Ant-Man - Tons of fun! Creed - One of the best Rocky movies The Walk - Harrowing movie about the man who walked on a tightrope between the Twin Towers. True story. I'm sure there are others but these are the ones off the top of my head.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 5:27:25 GMT
I read this thread a day or so ago and saw the recommendation for "Amy." I watched it on Amazon Prime and really enjoyed it. Very sad, and poignant. Amy Winehouse was such a tremendous talent. Early on she was described as having no "airs about her" and being such a raw talent. I'm guessing that made her extremely vulnerable. Regardless, it was a great documentary. We saw Amy over the summer and it was marvelous. DH & I both cried. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2016 5:28:54 GMT
Has anyone seen Zootopia yet? I have to see it tomorrow for a birthday party and I'm curious if it has the potential to be enjoyable or if I'm going to be counting the minutes.
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Post by tampascrapper on Mar 13, 2016 5:32:51 GMT
I saw 10 Cloverfield lane. I thought it was great! I have not seen Cloverfield.
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Post by worrywart on Mar 13, 2016 5:45:58 GMT
Went to 10 Cloverfield Lane tonight. My advice is to go in knowing as little as possible. We all liked it a lot - 4.5 stars from me. Have not seen the first Cloverfield.
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Post by oaksong on Mar 13, 2016 6:29:43 GMT
DH and I just got back from seeing Zootopia, and we both really loved it. Great characters, animation and storyline. We thought it was sweet and funny, cute for kids, interesting for adults. At its heart is an age-old message, told in a fresh new way. I couldn't help but think how it's even more meaningful now, given the political events of the last few months. I fought back happy tears at the end, because that would have looked ridiculous at a children's movie.  ETA: Tagging you on this, @busypea. I hope you enjoy it. It was fun to hear the kids in the theater get some of the more subtle jokes. |
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Post by dawnnikol on Mar 13, 2016 12:23:27 GMT
My husband and I saw "Deadpool" and loved it. Lots of cursing? Yes, definitely not kid friendly. I totally agree this role was made for Ryan Reynolds.
We got "The Good Dinosaur" at Redbox for the kids and none of us were big fans. We decided to go old school and bought "The Land Before Time" and it was a hit!
Oh and "Spectre" wasn't bad, but not a favorite.
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Post by scrappysurfer on Mar 13, 2016 13:13:12 GMT
Saw Deadpool last night. DH convinced me to let the kids see it against my better judgement. I wish I hadn't caved, it was totally inappropriate for them, and I'm pretty liberal about what I let them watch. I knew the language was bad, which usually doesn't bother me, but I didn't expect it to be so raunchy and downright vulgar. I made the kids cover their eyes during the nudity. I absolutely regret bringing them and even DH admitted that he was wrong, which says a lot! I definitely win the bad mom award for the week. DH was like, we need to walk out last because I don't want people to know we brought our kids to this movie!
For adults though, it's great. I did find it pretty funny and I loved all the Marvel Easter eggs.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 13, 2016 15:53:14 GMT
Saw Deadpool last night. DH convinced me to let the kids see it against my better judgement. I wish I hadn't caved, it was totally inappropriate for them, and I'm pretty liberal about what I let them watch. I knew the language was bad, which usually doesn't bother me, but I didn't expect it to be so raunchy and downright vulgar. I made the kids cover their eyes during the nudity. I absolutely regret bringing them and even DH admitted that he was wrong, which says a lot! I definitely win the bad mom award for the week. DH was like, we need to walk out last because I don't want people to know we brought our kids to this movie! For adults though, it's great. I did find it pretty funny and I loved all the Marvel Easter eggs. I'm curious how old your kids are. I remember Ryan Reynolds begging people to NOT let anyone under 18 see this movie. |
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Post by oaksong on Mar 13, 2016 16:28:17 GMT
Saw Deadpool last night. DH convinced me to let the kids see it against my better judgement. I wish I hadn't caved, it was totally inappropriate for them, and I'm pretty liberal about what I let them watch. I knew the language was bad, which usually doesn't bother me, but I didn't expect it to be so raunchy and downright vulgar. I made the kids cover their eyes during the nudity. I absolutely regret bringing them and even DH admitted that he was wrong, which says a lot! I definitely win the bad mom award for the week. DH was like, we need to walk out last because I don't want people to know we brought our kids to this movie! For adults though, it's great. I did find it pretty funny and I loved all the Marvel Easter eggs. I will admit to my bad mother award for bringing DS and some friends (their idea) to see Borat. I won't admit how young they were at the time, but at least they were teenagers. Vulgarity, a little non-sexual nudity, I thought "how bad can it be?" One of them was never able to look me in the eye again after that. My taste tends to be a lot more expansive than DH. He likes movies with happy endings, not too violent or suspenseful. When I told DD that her dad wanted to see Deadpool, she didn't recommend it. We laughed that he's a little too delicate for that sort of thing. |
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