Saw "Horrible Bosses" a couple of weeks ago. Thought it was hysterical. I mean, it's a no-brainer low-brow popcorn movie.

Going to see Captain America tomorrow with my housemate.

Gran Torino.
 

I have watched Gran Turino. I liked it a lot. I watched it for two reasons. First, I like Clint Eastwood as a director and actor. Second, this movie was filmed in Michigan. Some have thought the storyline is indicative of Detroit, and it's really not.

I have also watched it and really enjoyed it. But I am a huge Clint Eastwood fan, post gunslinger phase. I also found it an interesting aside that it was filmed in Michigan, as I live here.

"It's expensive being gay."
 

I watched "I Love You, Phillip Morris" last night. Loved it.

I wasn't crazy about the new Harry Potter. It fell short.


I recently watched Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart and while it was sad and hard to watch it was also very good.

Just got this from Netflix...looking forward to it.

I initially resisted watching it because from the trailers it seemed racist. But I was coaxed into it and told it wasn't really anti-Hmong. It being a Clint Eastwood product, I found the race issue treated with due sensitivity. Like most of his movies (even the westerns) it was really a love story -- love of humankind. I liked it. I own it now too, though I don't watch it unless I can pay full attention. There are always new subtle nuances that I didn't pick up before, it's always deeper and more interesting every time.

(dont know how to quote right half the time)
Originally Posted by JakeTulane View Post
I purchased this movie today on a whim (it was also on sale).. normally, I do not purchase a movie until I have watched it and feel I will want to watch it again. I have read about the storyline.. so it seems interesting enough. I more than likely watch it tomorrow and will stop back and let everyone know what I think.

I scrolled back a bit and tried to see if anyone else has seen it and posted their thoughts. I did not find anything (although it is late, and I could have that eyes glazed over insomnia look).

Has anyone else seen it? your thoughts? Thank you in advance.

Gran Torino.
 

I really wanted to love this film. But I did not.

I'm also not a Jim Carrey fan though I *treble-heart* Ewan McGregor.
I thought the story/writing would be enough for me to get over my dislike of Jim Carrey. But no........There were comical moments, but overall it felt like a chore to watch it through to the end.

I have 'Mao's Last Dancer' at home from netflix; at some point in the next 2-months I hope to have time to watch it. :|

I also saw HP Deathly Hallows Pt 2, and loved it.

The X Files Movie... that's whats on right now.

I agree, it did become a chore. Bad stereotypes and camp. Ugh.

Cowboys and Aliens... wasn't really predictable like I thought it would be, and kinda had you right from the beginning all the way to the end... great!

Kinky Boots... A personal favorite of mine!!

Been catching up on my Blu-ray viewing....

Wartime in Winter (a Dutch film) -- excellent if you like foreign films. Just really superb filmmaking -- not something the Dutch are readily known for, btw.

Lincoln Lawyer -- I am a fan of legal thriller novels, and this is one of the better legal thriller books made in to a movie, I think.

Source Code -- normally not a fan of sci-fi, but this came highly recommended. I liked it a lot.

No Strings Attached -- bad romantic comedy. To be honest, I only watched it because I think Natalie Portman is hot. lol

Treme -- ok, not a movie, but an HBO series from the same people who made "The Wire," which I think is one of the best, if not the best, American TV show ever made. Treme is about the people of New Orleans post-Katrina and how they are fighting to reclaim their city. I recommend it.

Saw Cowboys and Aliens over the weekend. It was kind of cobbled together in places, some Indiana Jones overtones in others, not as many laughs as I would have liked. I wanted it to be more rousing or something. Wait for the DVD.

Really Enjoyed It
 

Stupid Crazy Love

Movie recaps .....
 

Last week I watched The Rite. It was just "okay".

Rango - it was okay, nothing spectacular.

Last night, we watched Diary of A Wimpy Kid - Roderick Rules. Pretty funny but then again I enjoy kid movies. Thought it was as good as the first one.

Just finished watching Gulliver's Travels on Blu Ray. Eh. Campy and I started to fall asleep. Glad I didn't see it in the movies.

We're in intermission right now. Next two movies to watch are The Dilemma and Sucker Punch.

It was a good movie and I enjoyed it. I think you'll like it.

ETA: Just read your after=post. See? I told you you'd like it!!

Harry Potter Part One was a snooze fest for me. I couldn't get into it. I hope part two doesn't repeat. I'll wait for it to hit dvd though.

Beginners

...I dozed off toward the end. No joke.

Cast Away. Tom Hanks making conversation with a soccer ball for two hours. I realized if you watch the first ten minutes and the last ten minutes, you can skip the middle altogether.

My Siskel and Ebert moment
 

Sucker Punch = different. Storyline was pretty weak, but if you like to see chicks kick ass, it's a must see. Definitely a movie made for guys.

Battle: Los Angeles = better than the Syfy version, but the acting was basically the same. Eh. Nothing to rave about.

The Dilemma = Good thing I like Dodge cars (although I am a Pontiac girl at heart) - because it's easy to see who paid for this movie. It had it's moments of funny, but I am glad to see Kevin James moving on to better things.

*passing the popcorn*

The Eagle: Interesting perspective on the Roman/Briton conflict. Bit of a predictable story, boy sets off on crusade to restore family name type thing, but beautiful scenery and some romanticized history. In general, I liked it. I may or may not be biased, though, since I love Gaelic, and there is plenty of it in this film.

I am Number Four: Typical action movie, kind of meh for me. Interesting concept but I would have liked to have seen more continuation of the story line. It looked like they took a tiny part of a large story and expanded it to be juuuuuust long enough for feature film length.

Jack Goes Boating with Philip Seymour Hoffman.

It was weird and filled with one awkward situation after another but it worked for me.

Today we watched "I Love You Phillip Morris" I laughed and shook my head a lot and enjoyed Jim Carrey in it and usually he annoys me...

Last night we watched a very somber "Biutiful" it's heavy for sure but great.