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

[profholt82]

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.

About 10 years ago when I still lived in Cincinnati, my wifi was "Mission San Juan Bautista" and the password was "carlottavaldez." So, you could say that I liked it quite a bit more than you.
Hitch has been one of my favorite directors since around junior high school though, so my Vertigo obsession runs deep.

Incidentally, my current wifi is "Cobra Terror Drome," but I'll not tell my p-word.

[Leynos]

Some football films out of season for whatever reason.

Remember the Titans. As great as it ever was. My second fave football film ever behind Rudy.

We are Marshall. This film tried but the pacing is like that of an action film. It just doesn't work. It's not a bad film. It has most of the right notes for films like this but at an ADD's pace.

Invincible. Good not great. Even tho this is based on a real person and loosely around real events, it still feels too much like Rocky as a film. I think it wanted to be.


Since I am playing VanQuish I may watch Elysium soon. It always kinda reminded me of the game.

[Thierry Henry]

About 10 years ago when I still lived in Cincinnati, my wifi was "Mission San Juan Bautista" and the password was "carlottavaldez." So, you could say that I liked it quite a bit more than you.

Kim Novak was easy on the eyes. There, one more reason for me to warm up more to it.

[Mega Drive Bowlsey]

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Just came back from seeing this with my nephew and I love it! I was expecting to enjoy it but it exceeded my expectations! Jim Carrey stole the show as Robotnik, and the guy who voiced Sonic got him spot on. I actually got very emotional when I saw the Sega logo at the start of the film, showing the company's incredible history of games. This is the Sonic film that I've been waiting for since I was 10! Sorry for gushing so much but it was quite an emotional tour de force for me. I loved it and so did my nephew! Oh and when you go see it stick around during the credits for a nice surprise.

[Dirt Ball Gamer]

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."

Exactly. Ok I'm adding Ghostkeeper to the list.

[Blades]

Another Earth (2011).

If you've seen and enjoyed Solaris (the 1972 Russian film), give this a shot.

[Thierry Henry]

"You're gonna need a bigger boat"

The original still holds up extremely well even after all these years.


BTW, it gave me an excuse to watch it again since I picked up the version on LD.

[The Jackal]

Opinions on the new Candyman film trailer? IMO looks average, a bit on the stale side, which is a shame as the first film is a masterpiece.

[JCU]

Not needed but typical desperation.

[Leynos]

Blade Runner
Wargames

Seen both plenty of times, BR is still as great as ever. Wargames I have minor gripes with. Mainly the ending. It just ends. I wanted to see a little wrap up with him being more careful using his computer and do the military still plan to press charges, sure it was a mistake but a massive one. Maybe probation or something. Minor gripes. Still fun.

I still need to watch Blade Runner 2049. Plan to do that soon. I like to play Cyberpunk games as I watch tho I don't accomplish much. Just fucking around. Ruiner,Astral Chain and Snatcher.

[Leynos]

Blade Runner 2049. Solid film but far from the classic the original is. A couple of things hurt it. The really slow pacing/ The Villian feels weak. His motivations are sloppy. Roy, it was very clear and you had empathy for him. I liked it but not loved it. Just didn't feel as noir either.

[Thierry Henry]

Mystery Men (1999)

Great superhero parody with laughs and heart. Very quotable.

First time for me to have seen this. I did a quick check beforehand wrt reviews for it. They're all over the place. Seems they either loved it or thought it was ridiculously silly and just wrote it off.

[Leynos]

Hook. It was on TV. I needed this today. My nerves are just shot from various things. Sure this film has some plotholes but I don't care. I loved it as a kid. It has a great sense of adventure and I still love it to this day. Not been a good Peter Pan live action film that is good before or since.

[Mega Drive Bowlsey]

Hook. It was on TV. I needed this today. My nerves are just shot from various things. Sure this film has some plotholes but I don't care. I loved it as a kid. It has a great sense of adventure and I still love it to this day. Not been a good Peter Pan live action film that is good before or since.

Hook is very underrated. At the time it was considered almost blasphemous to make a 'sequel' to J. M Barrie's masterpiece, but Spielberg did an excellent job. This is a lovely feel good family film. Oh and to be honest it's worth watching just for Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of Captain Hook. He's absolutely brilliant in the role and, for me, the best thing about the film.

[Thierry Henry]

Patton (1970)

"Rommel, you magnificent bastard. I read your book!".

"Old blood & guts". An extraordinary, larger-than-life man.