Re: Recently Watched Movies

by HenrikB Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:31 am

Kerrick wrote:^I saw it in theaters when it came out and thought it was pretty good as well. And at least how it was portrayed, some of the events sure seemed pretty miraculous. I do struggle with the fact that he was Seventh Day Adventist due to some of their warped theology (added material to God's Word though the "prophet" Ellen White, works-based salvation, etc.).

I watched The Ritual last night. It was not bad, though like many horror movies, got a little silly/over-the-top at the end during the final reveal. The acting was good, script so-so (lots of bad language FYI), well done cinematography and special effects, and in parts was quite suspenseful.

Yeah, I totally get what you mean with the Seventh Day Adventist part, and I agree. But hey, it was based on a true story, so not much they could do about it when it comes to the movie Very Happy

I really, really struggled with The Ritual. I thought the trailer looked pretty cool, and it started out pretty ok. But the further I got into it, the sillier it got. The movie was well made, to be sure. But to me, it was one of the worst horror movies I've seen in a long time.

by Kerrick Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:29 pm

^There was a member here who grew up in an SDA church. She shared with me some of the stuff that would go on behind the scenes there and some of their theology. It was quite alarming to say the least...

The Ritual did indeed get a bit silly towards the end... I'm curious, what are some horror flicks you'd recommend? I really love horror movies, though I've been hard-pressed to find much of any modern ones that are halfway decent. (I try to steer clear of anything with sex/nudity or the "torture-porn" style like the Saw or Hostel movies.) I wish there'd be more movies like The Thing, The Fly, the Scream series, Ravenous (1999)...

by HenrikB Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:51 am

I've never been much of a horror movie fan, I'm too wimpy... Very Happy

But I agree that modern ones aren't that good. Most of them rely on bad CGI and/or jumpscares. Older ones are generally much better. I think the best horror movies creep under your skin and scare you so much that you will hesitate walking from the TV to your bed. The original Pet Sematary, The Shining, that kind of movies. Psychological horror, so to speak...

by Kerrick Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:47 am

I hear ya. Have you seen The Babadook? I think you might dig it... I thought it was very scary but in that slow, eerie, suspenseful way.

by HenrikB Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:33 am

I haven't seen it, I'll have to check it out Smile

by WildWorld Sun Jul 21, 2019 1:16 am

Just got back from a cruise. They had a bunch of films on their on-demand service, and I had some downtime, so i saw quite a bit:
Skyscraper
Creed 2
Ready Player One
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Captain Marvel
Venom (yep, 3 films with Stan Lee cameos, though he doesnt talk in RBtI)
The Lego Movie 2

by alldatndensum Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:42 am

The Lion King

They stay pretty true to the cartoon. It is a great adaptation of that film. I didn't even miss Billy Crystal like I thought I would!

by oldschooldoom Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:45 pm

Watched the remake of Dumbo while on a cross country flight. I liked it even more than the original. Recently Watched Movies - Page 6 AHaOOQS

Also while in the plane, I saw a new movie about teen love among Cystic Fibrosis patients
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by oldschooldoom Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:55 pm

This true story was an eye opener. I was not aware of the Ethiopian Jews.
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by oldschooldoom Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:18 am

Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood

That was a strangely satisfying mix of fiction and non-fiction with an alternate ending. Yet, 2h 41minis is way too long for this type of movie.
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by WildWorld Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:37 pm

Get Smart

by Athonite Tue Aug 27, 2019 10:03 pm

I Am Mother and The Lives of Others. Both decent.
Avengers: Endgame. Like most Marvel flicks, mediocre.

by WildWorld Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:57 am

The Incredibles 2

by Andreas89 Wed Aug 28, 2019 4:06 am

Jane Eyre, 2011 version. Not as good as the book, but still pretty good.

by HenrikB Wed Aug 28, 2019 5:42 am

Andreas89 wrote:Jane Eyre, 2011 version. Not as good as the book, but still pretty good.

I have seen this, but I can't remember it in detail. I do remember that I found it better than the 1996 version. However, I prefer the 2006 version, I love the chemistry between Jane and Mr. Rochester in that one. My wife and I have a thing for Jane Eyre - and for everything Jane Austen. Not that Jane Eyre is her work, but I think Jane Eyre has a lot in common with Jane Austen novels.

by Madmorbud Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:24 am

I just got that movie `The Curse of La Llorona', which is part of the whole `The Conjuring' universe. The new `Pet Sematary' was legit too. I'm really looking forward to seeing the 2nd part of `IT' in the theater.

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by oldschooldoom Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:11 am

While I really enjoyed John Wick 1 and 2, I found 3 to be filled with non-stop senseless and over-the-top brutal killing from beginning to end. Yet it did very well in the box office and ratings. Go figure.

by Andreas89 Fri Aug 30, 2019 7:22 am

HenrikB wrote:
Andreas89 wrote:Jane Eyre, 2011 version. Not as good as the book, but still pretty good.
I have seen this, but I can't remember it in detail. I do remember that I found it better than the 1996 version. However, I prefer the 2006 version, I love the chemistry between Jane and Mr. Rochester in that one. My wife and I have a thing for Jane Eyre - and for everything Jane Austen. Not that Jane Eyre is her work, but I think Jane Eyre has a lot in common with Jane Austen novels.

Heh, my wife is really wild about Jane Eyre, and I even started reading the book. Thanks for the tips by the way, maybe in time we can watch the 2006 Razz

by oldschooldoom Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:07 pm

Men in Black: International

These movies never disappoint
Even with the introduction of a Woman in Black

by WildWorld Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:58 pm

It: Chapter Two

by oldschooldoom Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:19 pm

The Lion King (2019), I much prefer the original
Aladdin (2019), I actually enjoyed this more then the original

by oldschooldoom Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:04 pm

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

I love the unique concept for this movie which happens to be a love story in a roundabout Forrest Gump way. You don't have to be a Beatles fan to enjoy this.
This just might be my fave movie of 2019.

by oldschooldoom Fri Sep 20, 2019 9:17 pm

Rambo: Last Blood (2019)

Most likely the last John Rambo movie.
The last 10 minutes was similar to Home Alone, LOL
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by alldatndensum Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:20 am

Brightburn

Child's Play (2019)

by oldschooldoom Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:23 pm

Ad Astra

Meh, just meh. Even Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones couldn't keep me from nodding off during this slow, weird flick that doesn't answer questions. Most UNsatisfying hyped up movie of the year.

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