Last movie you saw and rating? - DPChallenge Forums

11/24/2013 02:00:35 PM · #1301

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by Spork99:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by Spork99:
"Les saveurs du Palais" (Haute Cuisine in English) 7/10 Based on the amazing true story of President Mitterand's personal chef. I love the story and the film overall, but the switching back and forth between the past and future parts of the story was a bit distracting.

That one's in my Netflix queue :-)

Totally worth watching if you like cooking and good food.

They totally changed the central character's name. The real chef's name is DaniÃ¨le Delpeuch. She has a cookbook, Carnets de cuisine du PÃ©rigord Ã l'Elysee" but it's seemingly only available in French. Should be on my doorstep in a couple of weeks.

Watched it last night, absolutely fabulous :-)

Glad you enjoyed it.

bvy

Sigma DP1x

11/24/2013 02:15:45 PM · #1302

Far From the Madding Crowd - 8/10

Great score, beautiful cinematography. A good enough story to keep me engaged through the near three hour running time. Julie Christie was the draw for me. Loved her in Zhivago and Billy Liar. She's what I call "quietly beautiful." She didn't disappoint here. Her various love interests were also cast well, I thought. Nothing I need to see again right away, though.

Message edited by author 2013-11-24 14:17:04.

11/24/2013 06:51:33 PM · #1303

Originally posted by tome:

Originally posted by hihosilver:
Ender's Game 7/10

Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, and Asa Butterfield...okay, my kids talked me into this. Despite the grand special effects and moving story from a famous book, I felt a bit deflated with a flawless hero, and no true dark villain.

Next week's tweenage choice?

Yes, Thor, The Dark World...stay tuned!

Ender's Game - 8/10, one higher because I loved Orson Scott Card's books, read them as they were published. The movie is really rushed, not much character development or anything... I guess they needed more screen time for the great special effects. Still I think it maintains most of the important feelings from the book and besides it is very pleasant to watch. Different from the SF space saga you might expect.

I didn't read book and will put in on my list!

bvy

Sigma DP1x

11/24/2013 06:59:32 PM · #1304

Originally posted by GeneralE:

The President's Analyst (1967) -- 9+

"What, do you think every phone in the country is bugged?"

Tempting...

Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon

11/24/2013 07:06:16 PM · #1305

Catching Fire (Hunger Games Saga) - 2/10

The one (and only) thing I loved about this movie?...The box of red vines in my hand!

I can't remember the last time I was this badly entertained and especially for this length of time (2:26 hours!)

Of course, my opinion was solidly ignored by the four tweenagers who coerced me into this venture (and who are now in my living room eating all my food and playing loud music).

Other than Cinna's lastest fashion creation, the special effects of this movie drizzled to a polite yawn.

No dramatic new story line...basically just the original story line served in the form of two week old leftovers...*dainty sniff*

Well, actually the two black horses were quite gorgeous in the chariot scene, so I upped this movie to a 2 from my original 0.

Oh...counting down to The Hobbit on Dec. 13! (Me and my red vines are going opening night sans tweenagers...::beams::)

Message edited by author 2013-11-24 19:12:34.

yanko

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/24/2013 10:57:46 PM · #1306

Originally posted by hihosilver:

Well if you want to feel better go see 12 years a slave.

Dr.Confuser

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/24/2013 11:46:43 PM · #1307

Ender's Game

Actually liked this quite a lot. Visually stunning. Thoughtful, if somewhat predictable plot. I want to play in zero gravity in the worst way!

11/25/2013 12:42:24 AM · #1308

Originally posted by yanko:

Well if you want to feel better go see 12 years a slave.

Hmmmmm.

Only because the trailer fully enraptured me...I will forgive you for sending me to see anything with Brad Pitt in it.

11/25/2013 11:57:31 AM · #1309

Oh Dear...my poor opinion of Catching Fire already offended two Moms.

So, if you all love it, then just know my opinion is purely my own and I will simply agree to disagree.

I remain unconvinced and only slightly unapologetic.

11/25/2013 12:50:53 PM · #1310

Originally posted by hihosilver:

Well, it can't be worse than the "Twilight" saga.

FourPointX

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/25/2013 02:08:11 PM · #1311

Originally posted by Spork99:

Well, it can't be worse than the "Twilight" saga.

this could be the tagline for almost every movie made

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/25/2013 05:09:46 PM · #1312

Solomon Kane. 3/10

This must be based on a comic book because it is a lot of confusing nonsense as a movie.

Kung Fu Joe. 7/10

It's tough to be deliberately stupid and still funny. This manages it, imho. Caveat Emptor... if you're not a connoisseur of stupid, don't watch it.

11/25/2013 10:36:09 PM · #1313

Originally posted by FourPointX:

Originally posted by Spork99:

Well, it can't be worse than the "Twilight" saga.

this could be the tagline for almost every movie made

You would be Wrong

That movie is even more awful.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/29/2013 02:33:14 AM · #1314

Originally posted by yanko:

Well if you want to feel better go see 12 years a slave.

Oh yes...a perfect movie for Thanksgiving. A pure story. Gripping, deep, and humbling. 10/10

I never ever thought I would say this, but here goes:

"BRAVO BRAD PITT!"

I feel much better now, but you owe me a box of kleenex as I sniffled all over my red vines.

Message edited by author 2013-11-29 02:33:41.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

11/29/2013 05:02:01 AM · #1315

2 Guns - 7/10

Very entertaining. Somewhat over-the-top (as expected), but not so much so that it was annoying. Wahlberg and Denzel were very good together.

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

11/29/2013 09:19:57 AM · #1316

Extracted (2012) or Extraction in the UK.
A scientist who has invented a technique to watch people's memories finds himself in a dangerous situation after he's tasked with entering a heroin addict's mind to see whether the man committed murder.
8/10 - Very different film, really enjoyed it.

Dragon Eyes (2012)
In St. Jude, drug dealers and corrupt cops have destroyed an urban neighborhood. But newcomer, Hong, has the fighting skills and moral vision to save this town from itself.

I was a bit hesitant to watch this as it had Jean-Claude Van Damme in it, thankfully he was only in it for short spells. Quite enjoyable with some decent martial art scenes, though some of the people seemed to be immune to the physical beatings dished out. 7/10

World War Z (2013)
Not much into Zombies/walking dead type films but gave this a go. Decent special effects but I still am trying to figure out how a plane can fly from Korea to Israel without stopping to refuel or any in-flight refuel. Not one to watch if you like having your thinking extended. If you like a lot of shooting at zombies then you will enjoy it. 5/10

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) - The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds.
Watched this to see if it was suitable for my grandchildren - no it was not. Good special effects with the usual story line. 6/10

Oblivion (2013)
A veteran assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself.
Not Tom Cruise's biggest fan but he did a decent job in this one. Good special effects and a decent story line. I quite enjoyed this one - 7/10

Hummingbird (2013)
Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity -- transforming into an avenging angel in the process.
Jason Statham with not as much killing as his is norm. Enjoyable - 7/10

tome

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/10/2013 01:47:41 PM · #1317

The Best Offer (La migliore offerta) - 2013 10/10
Wonderful movie. I'm a fan of Giuseppe Tornatore's work and this is one of his best. Geoffrey Rush is brilliant.
Highly recommended.

12/10/2013 02:36:51 PM · #1318

Rare Exports possibly one of the best Christmas movies ever 9.5/10

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/10/2013 03:31:08 PM · #1319

Originally posted by Spork99:

Rare Exports possibly one of the best Christmas movies ever 9.5/10

that was fun. I liked that one.

cutout

Canon EOS-20D

12/10/2013 04:29:41 PM · #1320

stopt going

12/10/2013 08:16:12 PM · #1321

Just Like Being There OK as a movie documentary 7/10â�¦What the subjects are doing with screen printing for gig posters is amazingâ�¦10/10

12/11/2013 02:01:28 AM · #1322

My LOTR SUPER IMAX 3d Tickets are printed and ready to go...::BEAMS::

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/14/2013 10:42:15 PM · #1323

The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug

For the very first time, I can only rate this movie for both a "1" and an "11"

Peter Jackson divides the story...so I can only follow suit and divide my score.

Smaug in IMAX 3d glows superbly...so any scene with him immediately has my worship score of 11.

My lips are sealed on the "1" scenes...I've decided not to offend anyone today...;-D

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/15/2013 03:12:35 PM · #1324

The Croods FINALLY became available on DVD in Australia. Loved it - again.

Yeah, I know it is silly, but it is funny, and touching, and pretty to look at. A real "feel good" movie for me.