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Wife wants to watch Benjamin Buttons....:shrug:
She brought it home from work last week and I dodged it then.................:142smilie
She brought it home from work last week and I dodged it then.................:142smilie
Not going through all these pages but I found "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell" to be very entertaining and very funny!!!
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Review: `Iron Man 2'
Review: `Iron Man 2'
By CHRISTY LEMIRE, AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire, Ap Movie Critic
`Iron Man 2' doesn't soar quite so high
<ABBR class=timedate title=2010-05-05T10:54:01-0700>Lots of things get blown up and torn apart in "Iron Man 2," as you would expect from any self-respecting blockbuster kicking off the summer movie season. The magnitude of destruction far exceeds that of its predecessor ? from rows of cars to armies of drones to Tony Stark's cliff-top Shangri-La ? and includes repeated instances of characters walking away from a massive fireball without looking back. 'Cause looking back is for wimps.
But that's not all that gets obliterated here. The substance of the original "Iron Man," the brain and the soul that set it apart from the typical seasonal fare and made it one of the best films of 2008, also have been blown to bits.
Tony Stark had purpose back then, and despite the outlandish fantasy of his Marvel Comics-inspired story, as a person he had a believable arc. Crafting the high-tech suit and transforming himself into a superhero gave this selfish industrialist and self-destructive playboy a sense of drive, a reason for being beyond just his whims and indulgences.
Here, he's purely arrogant once more, with some glimmers of mortality and daddy issues. And Robert Downey Jr., so irresistibly verbal and quick on his feet in the first film (and in pretty much every film he's ever made), seems to be on autopilot. Sure, he's got a way with a one-liner, and his comic timing is indisputable, but he's done this song-and-dance routine before and seems rather bored with it.
Then again the character ? and the sequel itself ? are less defined this time. Narratively, "Iron Man 2" is a mess. Director Jon Favreau, working from a script by Justin Theroux, throws in too many subplots, too many characters ? and what a waste of that cast, actors who can really act like Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson in an eye patch as Nick Fury, offering a bit of foreshadowing to "The Avengers" film. (For more Marvel movie geekery, stick around until the end of the credits.)
As we recall from the last line of the first film, the whole world knows that Stark is indeed Iron Man. Now the government (led by Garry Shandling as a sniveling senator) wants him to turn over the suit for the military's benefit, and his best friend, Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Cheadle in place of Terrence Howard) can only do so much to protect him.
Meantime, there's a new foe in the form of Russian bad guy Ivan Vanko (Rourke, buried beneath tattoos and a Boris-and-Natasha accent), who's built a suit of his own in his dank Siberian abode, complete with electrified tentacles; sadly, he and fellow acting heavyweight Downey spend most of their screen time apart. In no time, Stark's rival, Justin Hammer (Rockwell, turning on the smarm) snaps up Vanko and asks him to build an army of Iron Men for himself.
Then there's the battle Stark is waging internally, as he reflects on his own weakening body and the memories of a scientist father (John Slattery, glimpsed in old movies) who didn't love him enough. And speaking of love, "Iron Man 2" also tries to find time for the blossoming relationship between Stark and his right-hand woman, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), while dangling the possibility of a dalliance with a mysterious new assistant (Scarlett Johansson).
So yeah, there's a lot going on here. The enemy ? the focal point of the whole movie, for that matter ? remains murky, making you realize about halfway through that it's unclear exactly what "Iron Man 2" is supposed to be about.
Favreau seemed to handle all the expensive toys effortlessly the first time, an exciting discovery given his previous work on smaller films like "Made" and "Elf." The strain shows now in a lack of momentum and a reliance on generically bombastic action sequences. (The final showdown looks like several blips of light, chasing each other around the skies above New York's Flushing Meadows.)
The cinematography from Matthew Libatique is, once again, an engaging mix of bright, crisp exteriors (especially in IMAX, the way "Iron Man 2" was shown to Los Angeles critics) and tangibly gritty intimate moments. But the big, shiny action sequences ? the reason audiences get giddy for movies like "Iron Man 2," ostensibly ? too often look cartoony. That's especially true of the initial showdown between Stark and Vanko at the Grand Prix of Monaco, with its cars tumbling end-over-end before ? you guessed it ? bursting into flames, just as it seems the "Iron Man" franchise itself is doing.
"Iron Man 2," a Paramount Pictures release, is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence, and some language. Running time: 124 minutes. Released in 2-D only. Two stars out of four.
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Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions:
G ? General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG ? Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 ? Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
R ? Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 ? No one under 17 admitted.
</ABBR>
Review: `Iron Man 2'
By CHRISTY LEMIRE, AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire, Ap Movie Critic
`Iron Man 2' doesn't soar quite so high
<ABBR class=timedate title=2010-05-05T10:54:01-0700>Lots of things get blown up and torn apart in "Iron Man 2," as you would expect from any self-respecting blockbuster kicking off the summer movie season. The magnitude of destruction far exceeds that of its predecessor ? from rows of cars to armies of drones to Tony Stark's cliff-top Shangri-La ? and includes repeated instances of characters walking away from a massive fireball without looking back. 'Cause looking back is for wimps.
But that's not all that gets obliterated here. The substance of the original "Iron Man," the brain and the soul that set it apart from the typical seasonal fare and made it one of the best films of 2008, also have been blown to bits.
Tony Stark had purpose back then, and despite the outlandish fantasy of his Marvel Comics-inspired story, as a person he had a believable arc. Crafting the high-tech suit and transforming himself into a superhero gave this selfish industrialist and self-destructive playboy a sense of drive, a reason for being beyond just his whims and indulgences.
Here, he's purely arrogant once more, with some glimmers of mortality and daddy issues. And Robert Downey Jr., so irresistibly verbal and quick on his feet in the first film (and in pretty much every film he's ever made), seems to be on autopilot. Sure, he's got a way with a one-liner, and his comic timing is indisputable, but he's done this song-and-dance routine before and seems rather bored with it.
Then again the character ? and the sequel itself ? are less defined this time. Narratively, "Iron Man 2" is a mess. Director Jon Favreau, working from a script by Justin Theroux, throws in too many subplots, too many characters ? and what a waste of that cast, actors who can really act like Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson in an eye patch as Nick Fury, offering a bit of foreshadowing to "The Avengers" film. (For more Marvel movie geekery, stick around until the end of the credits.)
As we recall from the last line of the first film, the whole world knows that Stark is indeed Iron Man. Now the government (led by Garry Shandling as a sniveling senator) wants him to turn over the suit for the military's benefit, and his best friend, Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Cheadle in place of Terrence Howard) can only do so much to protect him.
Meantime, there's a new foe in the form of Russian bad guy Ivan Vanko (Rourke, buried beneath tattoos and a Boris-and-Natasha accent), who's built a suit of his own in his dank Siberian abode, complete with electrified tentacles; sadly, he and fellow acting heavyweight Downey spend most of their screen time apart. In no time, Stark's rival, Justin Hammer (Rockwell, turning on the smarm) snaps up Vanko and asks him to build an army of Iron Men for himself.
Then there's the battle Stark is waging internally, as he reflects on his own weakening body and the memories of a scientist father (John Slattery, glimpsed in old movies) who didn't love him enough. And speaking of love, "Iron Man 2" also tries to find time for the blossoming relationship between Stark and his right-hand woman, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), while dangling the possibility of a dalliance with a mysterious new assistant (Scarlett Johansson).
So yeah, there's a lot going on here. The enemy ? the focal point of the whole movie, for that matter ? remains murky, making you realize about halfway through that it's unclear exactly what "Iron Man 2" is supposed to be about.
Favreau seemed to handle all the expensive toys effortlessly the first time, an exciting discovery given his previous work on smaller films like "Made" and "Elf." The strain shows now in a lack of momentum and a reliance on generically bombastic action sequences. (The final showdown looks like several blips of light, chasing each other around the skies above New York's Flushing Meadows.)
The cinematography from Matthew Libatique is, once again, an engaging mix of bright, crisp exteriors (especially in IMAX, the way "Iron Man 2" was shown to Los Angeles critics) and tangibly gritty intimate moments. But the big, shiny action sequences ? the reason audiences get giddy for movies like "Iron Man 2," ostensibly ? too often look cartoony. That's especially true of the initial showdown between Stark and Vanko at the Grand Prix of Monaco, with its cars tumbling end-over-end before ? you guessed it ? bursting into flames, just as it seems the "Iron Man" franchise itself is doing.
"Iron Man 2," a Paramount Pictures release, is rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence, and some language. Running time: 124 minutes. Released in 2-D only. Two stars out of four.
___
Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions:
G ? General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG ? Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 ? Special parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
R ? Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 ? No one under 17 admitted.
</ABBR>
I am watching this movie - has anybody seen it?
I saw this movie when it first came out....They were stoned while filming it & I was stoned while watching it....& I don't remember much about the movie, other than it was rather slow.....:142smilie
Did you enjoy it Joker ?
Although there was a great cast in this movie, I thought it pretty boring & that's surprising for me because I usually like Eastwood movies.
Three Movies to look forward to - really.
Three Movies to look forward to - really.
1. Get Low - just watch the trailer.
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2. Inception - this could be brilliant. Could be.
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3. The third movie is called - The Next Three Days
The Plot: A married couple's life is turned upside down when the Lara Brennan is accused of a murder. Three years into her sentence, Lara's husband John (Russell Crowe) is struggling to keep their family together and, realizing his wife's deteriorating condition, he decides to break her out of prison.
Three Movies to look forward to - really.
1. Get Low - just watch the trailer.
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2. Inception - this could be brilliant. Could be.
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3. The third movie is called - The Next Three Days
The Plot: A married couple's life is turned upside down when the Lara Brennan is accused of a murder. Three years into her sentence, Lara's husband John (Russell Crowe) is struggling to keep their family together and, realizing his wife's deteriorating condition, he decides to break her out of prison.
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watched The Blind Side this week.....great flick
got Crazy Heart that I need to watch...any feedback:shrug:
We had Informant on while we were eating dinner and discussing worldly topics. 
We had to turn it off towards the end...
I give it a thumbs down... :sadwave:
We had to turn it off towards the end...
I give it a thumbs down... :sadwave:
We had Informant on while we were eating dinner and discussing worldly topics.
We had to turn it off towards the end...
I give it a thumbs down... :sadwave:
I saw the trailer - won't see the movie - easy to see that it sucked.
i think that was "against all odds",partner...
also a good flick...
i`ve been waiting for an old gene hackman movie to come on cable(narrow margin).....never seems to...
then i decided to check imdb to see what hackman`s up to....one of my faves...
lord...hackman is 80 years old!...
where did the time go?
