RA Movie Thread

meems

posted: 6/25/2011 at 4:05 PM

Cars 2 was more violent than I was expecting. I suppose some would call the violence "action" but I thought it was too much for a rated G movie. Also it was a bit boring.

Trent

posted: 6/25/2011 at 4:34 PM

34% at Rottentomatoes. Wow. Is that a low for Pixar?

That said, I 'spect it won't matter for my 3 year old.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

Jill_B

I fly.

posted: 6/25/2011 at 4:51 PM

Quote from Trent on 6/25/2011 at 4:34 PM:

34% at Rottentomatoes. Wow. Is that a low for Pixar?

That said, I 'spect it won't matter for my 3 year old.

My 3 year old didn't love it. He kept asking me why there were no people in it. My 6 year old LOVED it. I was bored.

Bring it on.

meems

posted: 6/25/2011 at 5:57 PM
modified: 6/25/2011 at 6:21 PM

when I'm unsure about a movie for kids I usually check commonsense media and/or pluggedin.com

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/cars-2

http://www.pluggedin.com/movies/intheaters/cars2.aspx

Tramps

posted: 7/22/2011 at 7:32 AM

“Of Gods and Men.” Based on real events, the plot is about a small group of French Trappist monks in Algeria in the mid-1990s who have long worked with the local Muslim community but who are targeted by a sect of violent Islamic fundamentalists. So there's Islam/Christianity stuff, but really, this French-language movie is about how the monks grapple with what to do as it becomes clear they—sooner or later--are likely to face violence, perhaps death. In this sense, it’s a psychological portrait. It’s also a remarkably pious movie, without a hint of cynicism, while being a very humanist film at the same time. Finally, the cinematography is stunning—amazing use of light, shadow, color, framing, and shots that linger as you soak in the moment.

Anya_

posted: 7/22/2011 at 9:24 AM

Midnight in Paris.

Awesome movie. Very entertaining. Who knew Owen Wilson could act?

- Anya

knifey

posted: 7/23/2011 at 3:26 PM

Captain America...see it. Only 2 little flaws in my book, otherwise a nice classic, super hero movie. Tommy Lee Jones steals the show. Stay after the credits for a nice teaser too.

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 7/23/2011 at 3:35 PM

For years, I've called those big, chunky motorcycle outfits "super hero suits". Based on what I've seen, that's a lot like what Captain America wears in this movie... although I've heard he gets switched to spandex down the road.

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

Tramps

posted: 7/26/2011 at 9:13 AM

Quote from Trent on 3/5/2011 at 4:42 PM:

Today, something totally different. RANGO!!

Yup.

Surreal in places.

hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 7/31/2011 at 6:56 PM

Rented Cedar Rapids last night. Being in the insurance game myself made it extra funny. I would check it out; worth the dollar for the Redbox. Just keep the kids out of the room. I could have done a better job of this during the movie. Embarrassed

I often dream I sail through the sky,
I've always wished I could fly.
The simple life of a bird on the wing.
Oh Lord, I could sing.

Anya_

posted: 8/2/2011 at 3:46 PM

Quote from hacker2000 on 7/31/2011 at 6:56 PM:

Rented Cedar Rapids last night. Being in the insurance game myself made it extra funny. I would check it out; worth the dollar for the Redbox. Just keep the kids out of the room. I could have done a better job of this during the movie.

oh, man, I just downgraded my Netflix to instant only. Bummer! I've been dying to see this. And, yes, I'm in the biz.

- Anya

knifey

posted: 8/2/2011 at 5:25 PM

Quote from hacker2000 on 7/31/2011 at 6:56 PM:

Rented Cedar Rapids last night. Being in the insurance game myself made it extra funny. I would check it out; worth the dollar for the Redbox. Just keep the kids out of the room. I could have done a better job of this during the movie.

You're welcome!

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 8/8/2011 at 9:23 PM

There are few things in life more aggravating than watching Blazing Saddles on AMC. Harrumph!

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

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"They just couldn't believe that somebody would do all that running for no reason."--Forrest Gump

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jimmyb

posted: 8/9/2011 at 6:29 AM

Watched A Boy And His Dog this weekend. Don Johnson and his dog in post-apocalyptic America. Fun and weird. Good one.

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Craig S

Menace to Sobriety

posted: 8/9/2011 at 1:54 PM

Quote from jimmyb on 8/9/2011 at 6:29 AM:

Watched A Boy And His Dog this weekend. Don Johnson and his dog in post-apocalyptic America. Fun and weird. Good one.

I saw this at the local art house back in 1974-ish. Johnson was a kid, way before Sonny Crocket. It is an interesting fun movie, though.

Janie, today I quit my job. And then I told my boss to go f*** himself, and then I blackmailed him for almost sixty thousand dollars. Pass the asparagus.

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