What Did You Watch Today?

[ROC]

Underworld - 5.5/10 or (**) Meh. The film often times is just many different images with no meaning. Watch it if you have a leather fetish or....something. In any case, another disappointment from Screen Gems.

[public enemy]

Lost In Translation - 8/10

[Your Mom]

Vanilla Sky: 70 Bajillion/10 Needless to say this is one of my favorite movies ever.

[ROC]

The In-Laws - 6.5/10 or (**1/2) There's actually some pretty funny stuff here. I like how Ryan Reynolds broke his teen movie background fairly quickly and did pretty well in this.

[Ananas]

Sky Captain and the World of Tommorow - 7/10

The movie is kind of a mix of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, but more importantly it acts as a proper tribute to both those movies instead of failing to live up to the hype. Jude Law is terrific in his role, although it could be argued that Gwyneth Paltrow really stars (and does quite well herself). I really enjoyed the style of animation employed, and supppose the film was made for a fraction of the costs of making a live action version. The movie cost 70 million to make (salaries included), and looks like a 200 million dollar film. The plot isn't anything new, but it's clear that this type of filmmaking is ideal in producing imaginative visions at a fraction of the cost. Hopefully the studio gets their way, and we get a series of films, because this really feels like an Indiana Jones for the 21st century. Thumbs up.

Without A Paddle - 5/10

I actually saw this film a couple of weeks ago, but I thought I'd pass along my thoughts now. While Dax Shepard and Matthew Lillard are both entertaining on screen, but it's become abundantly clear to me that Seth Green has stopped bringing anything new to his performances. This is mostly overdone stuff that seems to find its way into every teen marketed comedy. There are plenty of decent laughs, but most of all this is a comedy that manages to stay afloat for 95 minutes without really impressing. Thumbs down.

Hoping to get to see Wicker Park tonight, but who knows really.

[ROC]

Hoping to get to see Wicker Park tonight, but who knows really.

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[Ananas]

Hoping to get to see Wicker Park tonight, but who knows really.

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From what I'm hearing, it's quite crappy so go in expecting suckiness.

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[stokeriño]

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

and

The Shawshank Redemption.

Both classics, and worthy of 9/10. Largely because I never give anything higher than that anyway...

[Ananas]

Wicker Park - 4/10

Such a tacky film need not involve such talents as Rose Byrne and Jessica Pare, but sadly it does. Matthew Lillard is proving to be surprisingly proficient as he gets a little older (this is really proving to be a big year for him) but there is little to be said for Hartnett and Kruger. There are tons of really mixed messages being sent in this film, and I think the director attempts to barrage the viewer with style in an attempt to make them overlook a general lack of plot development. This is like Secret Window in the sense that it's essentially a one performance movie; namely the performance of Rose Byrne as Alex. Other then that, there's little to be admired about the film. Thumbs down.

[St. Dubb]

Ocean's Eleven - 8.5/10

Fun and enjoyable movie that has comedy, drama, action, and intelligence all mixed in to one good movie. I personally can't wait for Ocean's Twelve when it comes out later this year.

Edited September 18, 2004 by J-Dubb

[ROC]

Wicker Park - 4/10

Such a tacky film need not involve such talents as Rose Byrne and Jessica Pare, but sadly it does. Matthew Lillard is proving to be surprisingly proficient as he gets a little older (this is really proving to be a big year for him) but there is little to be said for Hartnett and Kruger. There are tons of really mixed messages being sent in this film, and I think the director attempts to barrage the viewer with style in an attempt to make them overlook a general lack of plot development. This is like Secret Window in the sense that it's essentially a one performance movie; namely the performance of Rose Byrne as Alex. Other then that, there's little to be admired about the film. Thumbs down.

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[Ananas]

Wicker Park - 4/10

Such a tacky film need not involve such talents as Rose Byrne and Jessica Pare, but sadly it does. Matthew Lillard is proving to be surprisingly proficient as he gets a little older (this is really proving to be a big year for him) but there is little to be said for Hartnett and Kruger. There are tons of really mixed messages being sent in this film, and I think the director attempts to barrage the viewer with style in an attempt to make them overlook a general lack of plot development. This is like Secret Window in the sense that it's essentially a one performance movie; namely the performance of Rose Byrne as Alex. Other then that, there's little to be admired about the film. Thumbs down.

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By the way, were you dead on with the ending?

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[BlackFlagg]

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - 10/10

Edited September 19, 2004 by BlackFlagg

[ROC]

Matchstick Men - 7.5/10 or (***) It's pretty good plot and humor-wise and floats well thanks to the chemistry of Cage and Lohman, which is mighty similar to the relationship of Natalie Portman and Jean Reno in The Professional. Like that movie, this is also a great watch.

[BlackFlagg]

Saving Private Ryan - 7/10

[public enemy]

Jeepers Creepers - 6.5/10

[Timmoru Suzuki]

Hellboy 6/10

Was worth seeing once, but nothing special.

[tristy]

The Girl Next Door - 9/10

I fucking love this movie. Elisha Cuthbert is fuckin' sexy as hell ( ), and Chris Marquette is the bomb as Eli. His own feature on the opposite side of the disc, where he & Luther Reigns go to the Adult Film Convention or whatever = Comedy Gold.

"SHUT THE FUCK UP!"

. I'm buying this movie when I pick it up. Funny as hell, and like millions of other guys, I'm now in love with Elisha Cuthbert.

Oh, and I mark hardcore for Luther Reigns now.

Edited September 19, 2004 by Tristy

[Johnny Latino Heat]

Bourne Supremacy: 6.5/10

Was expecting more, I dunno... Watchable, not bad, but not great either.

Edited September 19, 2004 by Y2Johnny

[BlackFlagg]

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - 10/10