What Movies Have You Seen Lately?
June 12th, 2018 at 7:44:29 PM permalink | |
Ayecarumba Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 89 Posts: 1744 | “Upgrade” is a near future sci-fi flick that has its roots in the “AI good/bad” plotline that goes all the way back to “Frankenstein”. “2001 A Space Odyssey “, lots of episodes of Star Trek, and “Terminator” have covered the same premise. The writers of “Upgrade” do a good job of dressing it in a new skin. The revenge/justice plot is straightforward, and the SFX have been thought through to make the story, which revolves around an anti-technology “gear head” who, after a debilitating injury, is given the opportunity to add an experimental AI to his body to restore his functions, feel fresh and fun. Join those files with sometimes gory action, and your output is a pretty good time at the movies. Note that if you don’t think bloody action is fun, you should avoid this film as it will definitely put you off. I give it 8 Trans-Ams out of 10. |
June 15th, 2018 at 11:26:32 AM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 | We have a contender for worst movie ever made. "Gotti” starring John Travolta is just as bad as you might imagine, and then some. It gets a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, I've never see that before. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
June 15th, 2018 at 4:45:59 PM permalink | |
beachbumbabs Member since: Sep 3, 2013 Threads: 6 Posts: 1600 | I finally watched Atonement today. That was a remarkable movie. It spans more than 60 years, with three different women playing the main character, and a very good cast besides. I suspect the true movie buffs here have seen it long ago, but any who haven't, it's on Netflix. There were a couple of moments I didn't care for, but overall very watchable for men as well as women. On Aye's scale, I would give it 8 typewriter keys out of 10. Never doubt a small group of concerned citizens can change the world; it's the only thing ever has |
June 15th, 2018 at 5:26:13 PM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |
As the film is over a decade old, I suspect many have seen it. I however, have not, so I appreciate the recommendation. |
June 15th, 2018 at 7:03:18 PM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
Never heard of it. If Keira is in it, I'll watch. I'd watch her do anything. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
June 15th, 2018 at 11:04:43 PM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |
Quality British period drama. Ranked below Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the domestic box office. $51 million in USA/Canada, $36 million in UK/Australia/New Zealand. Barely registers in China, Japan, Russia, Korea, etc. |
June 15th, 2018 at 11:54:46 PM permalink | |
rxwine Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 188 Posts: 18629 |
That usually means you have to have more than the attention span of a gnat to enjoy it. (or a young kid) You believe in an invisible god, and dismiss people who say they are trans? Really? |
June 16th, 2018 at 7:22:26 AM permalink | |
beachbumbabs Member since: Sep 3, 2013 Threads: 6 Posts: 1600 |
She's the reason I watched it, her and Benedict Cumberbatch. They did not disappoint. It's a movie.that is easily spoiled, so I won't say more. Never doubt a small group of concerned citizens can change the world; it's the only thing ever has |
June 18th, 2018 at 5:19:56 AM permalink | |
ams288 Member since: Apr 21, 2016 Threads: 29 Posts: 12419 | Incredibles 2 Loved it. The Incredibles is my favorite Pixar movie, by far. This one isn't quite as good (sequels never are), but it's still highly entertaining. I'm glad to see it's a huge smash hit, with its opening weekend outperforming most Marvel movies. “A straight man will not go for kids.” - AZDuffman |
June 19th, 2018 at 1:55:56 PM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |
It actually gave Black Panther a run for the money
When The Incredibles was released in 2004 it was the fourth highest computer generated animated film in history to that point, (behind Shrek, Shrek 2 and Monsters Inc). It was a critical and commercial success ranked as the fifth highest film that year. 1 Shrek 2 2 Spider-Man 2 3 The Passion of the Christ 4 Meet the Fockers 5 The Incredibles It makes no sense why they would wait 14 years to do a sequel. Other animated films come out with sequels every 3 or 4 years like clockwork. 05/16/01 Shrek 05/19/04 Shrek 2 05/18/07 Shrek the Third 05/21/10 Shrek Forever After 10/28/11 Puss in Boots |