Rate the last movie you watched

[Tjodalv]

Watched Life, last night. 3/10. I generally enjoy the individuals in the cast, but it was poorly executed and paced. If you're going to go with the exact same premise as Alien, you'd better deliver.

This, it seems to me, is the primary issue with the horror genre recently: rehashing old ideas (Alien, but with CGI and an "allstar" cast!), but missing the basic premise. The reason movies like that worked is that they highlighted specific underlying human anxieties. Whether it be the isolation of Alien; fundamental fear of sleep as an allegory for death (Nightmare on Elm Street); a play on religion-based fears (The Exorcist); or whatever the focus is/was...it seems as though most filmmakers have simply avoided any sort of miasma in order to "create" an ongoing march of slightly passable "horror" flicks.

 

[Warden of the Northeast]

Watched Life, last night. 3/10. I generally enjoy the individuals in the cast, but it was poorly executed and paced. If you're going to go with the exact same premise as Alien, you'd better deliver.

This, it seems to me, is the primary issue with the horror genre recently: rehashing old ideas (Alien, but with CGI and an "allstar" cast!), but missing the basic premise. The reason movies like that worked is that they highlighted specific underlying human anxieties. Whether it be the isolation of Alien; fundamental fear of sleep as an allegory for death (Nightmare on Elm Street); a play on religion-based fears (The Exorcist); or whatever the focus is/was...it seems as though most filmmakers have simply avoided any sort of miasma in order to "create" an ongoing march of slightly passable "horror" flicks.

I liked the twist Life had at the end, however most people hated it.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Watched Life, last night. 3/10. I generally enjoy the individuals in the cast, but it was poorly executed and paced. If you're going to go with the exact same premise as Alien, you'd better deliver.

This, it seems to me, is the primary issue with the horror genre recently: rehashing old ideas (Alien, but with CGI and an "allstar" cast!), but missing the basic premise. The reason movies like that worked is that they highlighted specific underlying human anxieties. Whether it be the isolation of Alien; fundamental fear of sleep as an allegory for death (Nightmare on Elm Street); a play on religion-based fears (The Exorcist); or whatever the focus is/was...it seems as though most filmmakers have simply avoided any sort of miasma in order to "create" an ongoing march of slightly passable "horror" flicks.

I had high hopes for that movie and was very disappointed.

 

[Tjodalv]

I liked the twist Life had at the end, however most people hated it.

That's the thing, I saw that one coming. The "twist" only works if you've convinced your audience that there is only one reasonable outcome; and they didn't get me with this film.

Editr: Oh, and I watched John Wick: Chapter 2 the other day. Good shit. It wasn't as enjoyable as the first (simply because I didn't buy the motivation [taking away the last gift from your terminally ill wife was a poignant plot device; this time is was just...survival?]}. It would have been better if he had just accepted his fate at the end.

Have to give that dude props though; if I were stuck in an active shooter situation, I'd want him there:

[video=youtube;rCIgpUTvfsA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCIgpUTvfsA[/video]

 

[ob1force]

Finally finished up Mindhunter. I'm a sucker for these kind of "crime" shows but this one was a little different. Really liked it, probably give it an 8/10 at the very least.

Had no idea David Fincher was part of the show 'til the last episode; he seems to always produce great stuff. The main character was tolerable enough for me although I could see why some weren't a fan.

And looks like there's going to be a season 2, I'll be sure to check that out as well.

 

[Tater]

Finally finished up Mindhunter. I'm a sucker for these kind of "crime" shows but this one was a little different. Really liked it, probably give it an 8/10 at the very least.

Had no idea David Fincher was part of the show 'til the last episode; he seems to always produce great stuff. The main character was tolerable enough for me although I could see why some weren't a fan.

And looks like there's going to be a season 2, I'll be sure to check that out as well.

Sir, this is a movie thread.

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Sir, this is a movie thread.

Did you mention that to the guy that keeps talking Orphan Black, Sir?

 

[Adipost]

That's the thing, I saw that one coming. The "twist" only works if you've convinced your audience that there is only one reasonable outcome; and they didn't get me with this film.

Editr: Oh, and I watched John Wick: Chapter 2 the other day. Good shit. It wasn't as enjoyable as the first (simply because I didn't buy the motivation [taking away the last gift from your terminally ill wife was a poignant plot device; this time is was just...survival?]}. It would have been better if he had just accepted his fate at the end.

Have to give that dude props though; if I were stuck in an active shooter situation, I'd want him there:

[video=youtube;rCIgpUTvfsA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCIgpUTvfsA[/video]

Damn, it doesn’t look like Keanu ages at all.

1996 Keanu

Now Keanu

 

[Warden of the Northeast]

Did you mention that to the guy that keeps talking Orphan Black, Sir?

No one is talking about Orphan Black in here. I even did a search to see if I had and nope, I haven't. I save that talk for my dedicated OB thread, but that isn't this thread.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

I keep posting about shows more so about movies it’s more relevant to me cause that is what i watch if you don’t like it report me maybe a mod will ban me fucking babies

Saw Thor over the weekend it was solid 8/10 nephews loved it

 

[Warden of the Northeast]

I keep posting about shows more so about movies it’s more relevant to me cause that is what i watch if you don’t like it report me maybe a mod will ban me fucking babies

Saw Thor over the weekend it was solid 8/10 nephews loved it

We're in a golden era of TV shows. Compare to the poor slate of movies we've gotten in recent years it's no wonder why people have turned to shows like GoT, Breaking Bad, TWD, and Orphan Black.

 

[Adipost]

I keep posting about shows more so about movies it’s more relevant to me cause that is what i watch if you don’t like it report me maybe a mod will ban me fucking babies

Saw Thor over the weekend it was solid 8/10 nephews loved it

Relax man, nobody’s gonna hurt you.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

We're in a golden era of TV shows. Compare to the poor slate of movies we've gotten in recent years it's no wonder why people have turned to shows like GoT, Breaking Bad, TWD, and Orphan Black.

The appeal to a story line that is original and can give you 7 years of entertainment instead of a 2 hour movie that is redundant is allot more appealing. Plus the movie theatre experience is starting to effect the pocket book that shit is getting way too high

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

No one is talking about Orphan Black in here. I even did a search to see if I had and nope, I haven't. I save that talk for my dedicated OB thread, but that isn't this thread.

ok, my mistake, the entertainment stuff seems to run together sometimes. A lot of posting in this movie thread aboot various Netflix shows, you included. I have no problem with Netflix talk in the movie thread, wouldn't be the first thread derail on CCS.

 

[Warden of the Northeast]

ok, my mistake, the entertainment stuff seems to run together sometimes. A lot of posting in this movie thread aboot various Netflix shows, you included. I have no problem with Netflix talk in the movie thread, wouldn't be the first thread derail on CCS.

Yes, I'm guilty of talk about Stranger Things. We really should have a TV show thread. Should I start one?

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Yes, I'm guilty of talk about Stranger Things. We really should have a TV show thread. Should I start one?

:dontcare:

 

[ruprecht]

Yes, I'm guilty of talk about Stranger Things. We really should have a TV show thread. Should I start one?

nah

 

[Warden of the Northeast]

nah

Duly noted.

 

[clonetrooper264]

Saw Thor yesterday. 8 or 9 out of 10 for me, very enjoyable.

 

[KoreanBear]

The Blackcoat's Daughter 8/10
If you like horror possession crap it's good.
Sort of laid back - not crazy vomiting and levetating like regular possession movies.
it's pretty eerie. Def recommend.