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| yambu |
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I have to see Jarhead again. One aspect so interesting was whenever they were in quarters together, how stupid, brutal and prankish was the way they dealt with one another. I felt they were conscious of following in the Marine Tradition, another perverse way of telling themselves they were a few good men.
At the same time, these were immature young men, preparing themselves to face death together. So you could see those famous military bonds, so strong and vital among fighting men of all times, actually being sewn onscreen. Only it wasn't in a way we have always seen movies depict that process, from Gung Ho to Glory. This felt real, for a change. |
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| Befade |
| Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:03 pm |
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All quiet on the forum front......
Up was heartwarming with two wonderful fully fleshed out characters. I'm not sure if the dogs will scare kids. |
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| marantzo |
| Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:51 am |
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| Most people way underestimate what kids can tolerate. And watching something that might be disturbing in a theatre is not the same as a kid watching the same thing alone in his home. As I've mentioned before, I don't know about girls and their fright factor. |
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| Syd |
| Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:39 pm |
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Befade wrote: All quiet on the forum front......
Up was heartwarming with two wonderful fully fleshed out characters. I'm not sure if the dogs will scare kids.
Alpha, maybe. The rest, not so much. I'm not sure why Ebert thought the dogs were robotic. They were unusually intelligent regular dogs with electronic collars that allowed them to speak English. I mean, it could happen. |
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| Trish |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:35 am |
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billyweeds wrote: The Hangover has the sound and vibe of an instant classic, one that will be talked about for years to come. Maybe not, but I'm definitely gonna be there to check it out. Once I get back to NYC, however--the sound systems and the visuals in Kingston, NY ain't made for this Big Apple cookie. I'll see Up and The Hangover as a de facto double feature early next week.
I didn't find it funny. It consisted of really lame jokes - I give up understanding all the critical praise heaped on it |
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| marantzo |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:25 am |
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| Our local critic gave it an average review. |
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| billyweeds |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:00 am |
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Trish wrote: billyweeds wrote: The Hangover has the sound and vibe of an instant classic, one that will be talked about for years to come. Maybe not, but I'm definitely gonna be there to check it out. Once I get back to NYC, however--the sound systems and the visuals in Kingston, NY ain't made for this Big Apple cookie. I'll see Up and The Hangover as a de facto double feature early next week.
I didn't find funny really lame jokes - I give up understanding all the critical praise heaped on it
I'm still going to check it out. I had the same reaction (wildly overpraised) to Knocked Up and Duplicity, so I'm prepared to find The Hangover a disappointment. Hoping not to, however. |
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| Trish |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:25 am |
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billyweeds wrote: Trish wrote: billyweeds wrote: The Hangover has the sound and vibe of an instant classic, one that will be talked about for years to come. Maybe not, but I'm definitely gonna be there to check it out. Once I get back to NYC, however--the sound systems and the visuals in Kingston, NY ain't made for this Big Apple cookie. I'll see Up and The Hangover as a de facto double feature early next week.
I didn't find funny really lame jokes - I give up understanding all the critical praise heaped on it
I'm still going to check it out. I had the same reaction (wildly overpraised) to Knocked Up and Duplicity, so I'm prepared to find The Hangover a disappointment. Hoping not to, however.
they were both much much better and yet still just okay |
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| lshap |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:37 am |
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| My not-quite-nine-year-old boys saw Up with me last week and suffered no post-canine stress syndromes. |
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| Trish |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:44 am |
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lshap wrote: My not-quite-nine-year-old boys saw Up with me last week and suffered no post-canine stress syndromes.
UP was a sweet movie - although I have to agree with Ebert - its better to see in 2D - the 3D was nothing to write home about and it actually darkens the colors - other than that its a nice story - although it's really a more adult/older kid story |
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| lissa |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:31 pm |
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Quote: suffered no post-canine stress syndromes.
Good to hear...but the first time a dog talks to them, you might want to prepare yourself for long, sleepless nights...
(I'm going to the movie this weekend...can't wait!) |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:38 pm |
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| Trish - interesting regarding the 3D. Every review I've read has lauded the effects and said that this is one of the few movies that makes the best use of 3D and shows it off to its maximum. Our local paper raved about it. I plan to see it in 3D because the kids and their friends want to, but also because I'm curious. I'll definitely report back on my POV. I saw Order of the Phoenix in IMAX 3D (the last 1/2 hour is in 3D) and was rocked by it. Plan to see Half-Blood Prince there too. I just think it enhances the experience, and especially for the kids. But I'll know more when I've seen Up this weekend. |
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| lshap |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:43 pm |
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| The 3D effects were cool. Don't understand how it could diminish the experience. |
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| Befade |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:08 pm |
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I saw 2d and liked it just fine. 3 d would be fun.
Quote: My not-quite-nine-year-old boys saw Up with me last week and suffered no post-canine stress syndromes.
My grandchildren are 6 and younger.....and haven't seen it yet. I have a good friend who is afraid of dogs. I'll tell her to report back about her impressions. |
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| lshap |
| Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:11 pm |
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Having seen Up, Star Trek, Sin Nombre, X-Men, Terminator and The Soloist, there's really nothing pulling me into theatres right now. I need a recommendation.
State Of Play?
Rudo y Cursi?
Il Divo?
I'm resisting Drag Me To Hell 'cause I'm not a horror fan. |
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