What's the Last Movie You Watched?

[padman59]

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 - This concludes the Mesrine duology and picks up where Killer Instinct left off. Jacques returns to France to continue his criminal exploits and ultimately meets his demise. Again, another solid crime film. It's a very good character study that has nice action, a nice plot, and some good acting from Cassel.

[SHOGUN]

Mystery Team

:4star:

Good: It was like a long episode of DerrickComedy.
Bad: It was like a long episode of DerrickComedy.

[Palooza]

Cloverfield - I'll watch anything with Lizzy Caplan/10
Wanted - James McAvoy looks kind of ridiculous doing action scenes/10
The Social Network - even better the 2nd time/10

[strahanfan92]

Warriors for the first time. I liked it a lot.

[tigstah]

the g/f and i saw unstoppable.....it had denzel and she "had" to see it. was enjoyable.

[Houston]

Ran and Roshomon. Didn't like the ending for Ran.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Halloween, Rob Zombie version. Loved it, thought it was much better than the original, which is perhaps the most overated movie (not starring Clooney) ever.

Halloween II, Rob Zombie version. Total piece of shit, just awful, makes O' Brother Where Art Thou and Solaris look like Goodfellas.

[DJ Fog]

Saw 3D


Waste of 15.50

[SethMode]

I'm watching TMNT2: Secret of the Ooze right now, and I really think I'm getting dumber by the second. It's a fantastically bad movie.

[NAHSTE]

The Day of the Jackal

Holy fuck, that was awesome/10.

See this now if you have not seen it. See it again if you haven't seen it in a while.

[mgoblue2290]

Observe and Report - Jody Hill is a genius/10

I remember being in the theater and during end sequence when Rogen's character just shoots the perv, my friends and I seriously laughed for a good 5 minutes. Like almost falling on the floor laughing so hysterically. I did not see that coming at all which is part of why it was so hilarious.

[Palooza]

Greenberg - Ben Stiller should make more movies like this/10
The Foot Fist Way - Kenny Powers as a tae kwon do instructor/10

[SOS4Prez]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - 9.4/10
After ten years, Harry Potter has finally reached the beginning of its end. Cut into two installments, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” continues to be what it’s been for the past decade: one of the best book-to-screen adaptations there is. While it does act mostly as a prelude to what’s bound to be an incredible finish, “Deathly Hallows” gives audiences a large dose of what’s to come. Covered with dark themes and more focused on character psyche, “Deathly Hallows” offers its audience a compelling and stimulating cinematic experience.

In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) hit the road, leaving family and friends behind, in search of the remaining horcruxes of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) in hopes of destroying them and thusly returning Voldemort to the mortal state once more. What lies ahead is a long and grueling adventure that will press the limits of friendship and mentality, one that sets the stage for the epic finale.

Being a prelude, “Deathly Hallows” can’t help but seem like just that; however, it is handled near flawlessly. Instead of focusing solely on the action at hand, “Deathly Hallows” first portion falls back on its characters to bring life to the story and keep it moving along. As the trio is no longer confined to behind the walls of Hogwarts and on the run, the pacing becomes entirely different. Given its material, it is surprising that “Deathly Hallows” contains the quickest pacing of any Harry Potter film. For the fans, each scene is a transition and a wait for their favorite chapters to come to life. For outsiders, the change of scenery made possible by the ever-on-the-move characters makes for an enthralling experience. In the past, the films resorted to blunt action; however, “Deathly Hallows” stabilizes the action in the sense that everything can be calm in quiet with the tension and suspense built gradually.

In subject material, the first portion of the finale will certainly satisfy the fans of the series and those who have followed the movies from the fourth or fifth on will be able to jump back in as well; however, those who aren’t familiar with the story and try to jump right in will be utterly lost. For the most part, the film expects its viewers to have some background and doesn’t waste a lot of time devoting itself to explanations. What may hold the attention of non-fans is the film’s bleak atmosphere backed by its gray, effective cinematography and its themes that, combined with the characters, act as the vehicle’s driving force. Also, the film isn’t a 100% adaptation. Scenes are included and character’s actions are altered to provide more human element and connection, both of which make for a more enjoyable watch.

As “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” is by far the darkest an most mature of J.K. Rowling’s seven installments, this particular film is the one that truly sticks its neck out from its “family-friendly” shell and dares to be as bleak as its book’s material. Much of the film is an adaptation; however, it takes a few risks of its own. One particular risk comes when Ron comes face-to-face with a horcrux and it’s power; reflected via the images of Harry and Hermione in a vicious make-out session, partially nude, in an attempt to fog his mind with contempt and make him incapable of completing his task. Tearing friendships and relationships apart is just a small example of the dark themes. Jealousy, worry, isolation, fear, the unknown and especially death have their role. It is the opposition to these themes that truly pushes “Deathly Hallows” over the top. Though very dark, the film offers subtle humor that is persistent throughout. Making light in the face of adversity united the characters and offers the driving theme: sticking together in the state of peril. It is these combined themes and a heavier focus on the characters as opposed to the action that makes this installment more efficient and cinematic than the previous.

In terms of the work of the cast, the big three have to be applauded. Whereas in the previous films they’ve had other older, more experienced actors to share significant screen time with, this time around the focus is entirely on Radcliffe, Grint and Watson. After ten years of playing the characters, it is remarkable to see how far they’ve come as actors. The stand-out has to be Emma Watson. She’s blossomed into a wonderful actress (and a gorgeous woman) who’s range of emotion in the film is bar none. She pumps the life into Hermione and brings her well beyond the former brainy student she was. On the other side of the spectrum is Ralph Fiennes who plays Lord Voldemort. Though he only has a few scenes, Fiennes steals each of them and not only reinforces Voldemort as one of the most evil and heartless villains of all-time, but also sets the stage for the monumental ending in Part 2.

Gone are the old days where Harry Potter used to be strictly for the fans and the family. Reflecting the darkness and the grim state of affairs of the book, “Deathly Hallows” was just a taste of what’s to come. It may just have felt like a prelude, but it was an engrossing one; one that wasn’t afraid to take risks and focus more on themes than action. Not only did Part 1 set the stage for Part 2, but it raised anticipation and expectations. If a simple prelude carries this heavy of material and this much entertainment, then it is nothing short of scary to think of how Part 2 will play out.

[NAHSTE]

Greenberg - Ben Stiller should make more movies like this/10
The Foot Fist Way - Kenny Powers as a tae kwon do instructor/10

Thanked for Foot Fist Way. One of my favorites.

"Julio, of course, is up to nothing."

[Palooza]

Thanked for Foot Fist Way. One of my favorites.

"Julio, of course, is up to nothing."

hahahaha, he abuses Julio constantly