Perpetual Movie Thread/What was the last movie you watched?

[Leynos]

Overlord.

It's basically Wolfenstein as a film. Zombie nazis's yo!

[Thierry Henry]

Downfall (German: Der Untergang) (2004)

All the parodies and memes aside, the late Bruno Ganz delivered a remarkable performance, probably the most impressive portrayal of Hitler ever captured on film.

The movie itself gives you the sensation of having eavesdropped on history. Highly recommended.

[The Jackal]

Truman Show. Still my favourite Jim Carrey film.

[Leynos]

Tron. This film was so bold in 82. I still like it but man it doesn't hold up. Not just talking about the visual effects either. OST is just kinda there and not really fitting. (corrected in Legacy) and the dialogue is written at a time when they knew no one in the audience would get the computer references so they could say stuff that really makes no sense but sound technical to people. Almost 40 years later that's no longer the case. It's not a film that's aged very well. I see people debate all the time if Tron is Cyberpunk. I don't know if that's true or not. Also heard people call Terminator cyberpunk. Not sure where I stand personally.

This film came out the same year as Blade Runner. Tho both films have the same amount of sequels. Take that for what you will.



Tron Legacy.

First time watching both back to back like this. Yes, I've seen both before just I never marathoned them. They were ambitious with the young Jeff Bridges and it looks ok until he talks. The facial animation is just bad. Granted it was years later but still a far cry from 2016's 20-year-old RDJ in Civil War or young Depp in 2017s Pirates sequel. I don't know if the facial animation could be fixed or not. While I mentioned 2 good examples. Even some recent Star Wars films struggled with this. I find the film fun. The computer lingo isn't beaten over your head this round because of course by even 2010 audiences were more aware of tech. Some nice subtle nods to the first film like the conference table being the same shape as Dillenger's desk. Then again his son is part of the group sitting at it. One issue I had with Legacy and still do. 1982 had a unique look with the actors filmed in black and white. Here it's just a general blue filter. In the teaser for the film the actors face looked more like a video in the helmet. Kinda wish they ran with that.

Phew with that said. I like the film. Olivia Wilde is the real main character. The same is fine but sorta bland but few can live up to Jeff Bridges. Aside from the visuals I nitpicked, the rest of the film looks great. 2010 or 2020 it would look about the same IMO aside from maybe deaged Bridges. The music is perfect for this film. Daft Punk was the right choice. This film does a better job as showing the user (Sam) being taken back where he has been transported. It's really fun. The ending is cool tho kinda sad now,Tron 3 was canned in 2015 just before shooting. I hope they continue it some day as an animated series or a game to conclude the trilogy.

[Leynos]

Wreck-it Ralph. It wasn't until now I noticed some of the deeper SEGA references. Esp in the Bad guy therapy session.

[JCU]

Tron. This film was so bold in 82. I still like it but man it doesn't hold up. Not just talking about the visual effects either. OST is just kinda there and not really fitting. (corrected in Legacy) and the dialogue is written at a time when they knew no one in the audience would get the computer references so they could say stuff that really makes no sense but sound technical to people. Almost 40 years later that's no longer the case. It's not a film that's aged very well. I see people debate all the time if Tron is Cyberpunk. I don't know if that's true or not. Also heard people call Terminator cyberpunk. Not sure where I stand personally.

This film came out the same year as Blade Runner. Tho both films have the same amount of sequels. Take that for what you will.

For the time it was incredible and even now I find it to be a solid reminder of the era in terms of societal norms or what was becoming normal: personal computers, arcades, fashion, business, etc.., Tron also had an animated series perhaps on the Disney Channel? Around the time of Tron Disney put forth a few outside-the-box films which, IMO, would not and could not be replicated today at least in terms of the franchise(s).

[Thierry Henry]

Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)

Apparently, a "cult classic" road movie.

A whole lot of nothing. I don't suffer from insomnia but if I did, I bet watching this would cure me.

[JCU]

The Chevy and The GTO (can't remember if it was a Judge) were the best things about the movie. Wilson played a cool role though and IMO shed his Beach Boys image perfectly.

[Thierry Henry]

Vertigo (1958)

Upon its initial theatrical release, the public and critics gave this one mixed reviews. I would tend to go along with that. Good psychological thriller but to be rated as one of the greatest movies in the history of cinema?

Some very innovative visuals for their time. Great cinematography. The city of San Francisco becomes yet another character in the background. So all that was good but the story itself for me felt at times like it dragged on. And as we enter the 3rd act the twist is revealed, with still a fair bit of the movie to go. So all the mystery and suspense is sucked out while the thing ambles towards the finish line. The ending is quite abrupt, too.

I totally get the fact that movies that you hear so much about are bound to make you question the hype as you watch them, and while Vertigo is a beautifully shot, well acted noir thriller, it left me feeling indifferent for a fair chunk of its run-time.

[MrMatthews]

Sonic the Hedgehog:

I liked it. Sonic himself was just as unfunny as I expected him to be, but he was also not annoying. There was enough of an emotional arc throughout the movie that I didn’t mind how cliche and obvious the story was.

Jim Carrey was perfect. I loved every scene he was in.

I also liked all the scattering of Sega references sprinkled all over the movie, showing that they didn’t JUST make this movie for the kids.

6/10 (a perfectly respectable score)

[JCU]

Avalanche

The 70's were known for disaster movies and Rock Hudson and Robert Forster do not disappoint in this ski resort debacle.

[Dirt Ball Gamer]

Vertigo (1958)

Upon its initial theatrical release, the public and critics gave this one mixed reviews. I would tend to go along with that. Good psychological thriller but to be rated as one of the greatest movies in the history of cinema?

Some very innovative visuals for their time. Great cinematography. The city of San Francisco becomes yet another character in the background. So all that was good but the story itself for me felt at times like it dragged on. And as we enter the 3rd act the twist is revealed, with still a fair bit of the movie to go. So all the mystery and suspense is sucked out while the thing ambles towards the finish line. The ending is quite abrupt, too.

I totally get the fact that movies that you hear so much about are bound to make you question the hype as you watch them, and while Vertigo is a beautifully shot, well acted noir thriller, it left me feeling indifferent for a fair chunk of its run-time.

Just curious, was this your first time seeing Vertigo?

[Dirt Ball Gamer]

Avalanche

The 70's were known for disaster movies and Rock Hudson and Robert Forster do not disappoint in this ski resort debacle.

I bought Avalanche on VHS from a gas station way bitd. It didn't set my world on fire back then(I think that was more to do with my expectations for it being different than what it actually was), but now I think I'd really like to see it again. Sort of a good movie to kick back and relax to with something good to eat and drink. Possibly buffalo wings. There's something relaxing about watching a film with lots of cold and snow while I'm warm and comfortable indoors.

[Thierry Henry]

Just curious, was this your first time seeing Vertigo?

Yep, first time.

[JCU]

I bought Avalanche on VHS from a gas station way bitd. It didn't set my world on fire back then(I think that was more to do with my expectations for it being different than what it actually was), but now I think I'd really like to see it again. Sort of a good movie to kick back and relax to with something good to eat and drink. Possibly buffalo wings. There's something relaxing about watching a film with lots of cold and snow while I'm warm and comfortable indoors.

While I normally don't use the word, the best way to describe it is by saying it is cozy. There's just something about a cold, snowy movie taking place in the mountains of Colorado. It's a cheese fest but a good disaster film on the end of the decade of such films. I put it up there with the 1980's Canadian supernatural film "Ghostkeeper."