Troxley Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 The Hobbit 2 0.7 Torturous Ouch. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalex1138 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 The Wolf on Wallstreet- 5/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 If I Had You: 8/10 didn't expect that end, not at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyy Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 hobbit 8/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Ouch. :\ I can see the appeal but it just wasn't what I was interested in. I haven't read the book so the departure from the original wasn't a problem but the fact that throughout an very long film there didn't appear to be any form of character development at all. As for the cast, I spent more time thinking 'oh, it's this person... Oh, it's that person' rather than being immersed in who they were portraying. Too mischievous emphasis on effects (which is where it gained it's 0.7) as opposed to any real substance and an overemphasise on unbelievable action sequences (not in a good way). I'm aware that this was a children's book, but at least make it in a way that children will see it (it got through the ratings at 12A here). So instead we got a lot of grisly deaths that an older audience could appreciate, coinciding with absolutely no good guys/girls dying. I need realism in the characters or the scenarios if I'm watching a fantasy film. I didn't see any on either side. Either take out the grisly deaths and aim it towards the kids or spread the deaths out amongst everybody, as would be believable, especially if you are already making changes to the original to stretch it out over so many hours. But like I say, I can see the appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalex1138 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Blue Valentine- 7.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troxley Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I can see the appeal but it just wasn't what I was interested in. I haven't read the book so the departure from the original wasn't a problem but the fact that throughout an very long film there didn't appear to be any form of character development at all. As for the cast, I spent more time thinking 'oh, it's this person... Oh, it's that person' rather than being immersed in who they were portraying. Too mischievous emphasis on effects (which is where it gained it's 0.7) as opposed to any real substance and an overemphasise on unbelievable action sequences (not in a good way). I'm aware that this was a children's book, but at least make it in a way that children will see it (it got through the ratings at 12A here). So instead we got a lot of grisly deaths that an older audience could appreciate, coinciding with absolutely no good guys/girls dying. I need realism in the characters or the scenarios if I'm watching a fantasy film. I didn't see any on either side. Either take out the grisly deaths and aim it towards the kids or spread the deaths out amongst everybody, as would be believable, especially if you are already making changes to the original to stretch it out over so many hours. But like I say, I can see the appeal. Okay. Well I definitely see we're you're coming from. I wish that the action scenes had been a bit more believable. I'm betting on the last film having three or four good guys dying. Though I guess not having any one else die up until that time takes away the sense of danger when they flesh it out into three films. I was frustrated a bit while reading the book that most of the dwarves were not developed a very much. You would think that in three 3 hour movies you'd have plenty of time to develop the dwarves rather than creating love triangles and inventing characters and subplots. I also found the scene with the dwarves and Smaug rather ridiculous. I still liked it a lot, but I can understand why you wouldn't and I appreciate you explaining your reasons for disliking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug - 7.5/10 Like most people I found the love side-story to be completely pointless and contrived, I wish they'd learned to steer clear of romance after the terribly boring Aragorn/Arwen scenes in LOTR. Apart from that, I really liked it. The scenes with Smaug were pretty damn awesome and I thought the reveal of the Necromancer was amazing. I can see where Greg's coming from, but I never really thought of The Hobbit as a children's book so that issue doesn't really bother me. As for the lack of character development, I agree that they could have done better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haruka Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 August: Osage County - 7/10 a mexican soap opera drama disguised as a american film, only worth seeing because Meryl Streep acting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Wolf Children - 10/10 It was so touching and moving... :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug - 7.5/10 Like most people I found the love side-story to be completely pointless and contrived, I wish they'd learned to steer clear of romance after the terribly boring Aragorn/Arwen scenes in LOTR. Apart from that, I really liked it. The scenes with Smaug were pretty damn awesome and I thought the reveal of the Necromancer was amazing. I can see where Greg's coming from, but I never really thought of The Hobbit as a children's book so that issue doesn't really bother me. As for the lack of character development, I agree that they could have done better. The term necromancer annoyed me too because I thought they were speaking of a neck romancer for half the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Mad Max 3: 4.8/10 Catwoman: 2.2/10 Great holiday TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 F.C De Kampioenen: Kampioen zijn blijft plezant: 7.5/10 a movie now they have quit the series, good a movie just like an episode, not good did I have high hopes, yes and I know that's not good But I enjoyed it and it was a good movie, great to see everybody again and new faces and all. To all who still have to see it: wait until it comes on telly :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 About Time - 8,8 I liked it, a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lndnsky Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 The Wolf of Wall Street 6/10 I love Leo and I love Scorsese's work but the movie is 3hrs long and that's just too much IMO. About Time 8.5/10 Love Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy. And Domhnall Gleeson is really good and super cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troxley Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The term necromancer annoyed me too because I thought they were speaking of a neck romancer for half the film. Haha... :wtf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haruka Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Chasing Mavericks - 6/10 Lee Davis' The Butler - 8/10 The Door (2013) - 7.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonder Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 47 Ronin - 7.5/10 I really enjoyed this one, but it could've been so much better. The change in directors and weird editing didn't particularly help. And like every movie he does, I don't remember Keanu Reeves making a single facial expression. <_< Some very cool and well-choreographed fight scenes, but the movie seemed to drag on at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalex1138 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Saving Mr. Banks 7.5/10. Great acting on Hanks', Thompson's and Firth's parts and a very heartfelt story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Whiteout 5.8/10 It wasn't that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troxley Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Pacific Rim - 6.5/10 You know, the story was good I guess, but the giant monsters and robots fighting got a bit boring for me. It makes me wonder though...if Guillermo del Toro had actually ended up directing The Hobbit, would that one giant golden dwarf statue have come to life and fought with Smaug? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lndnsky Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 12 Years a Slave - 9.6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalex1138 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 American Hustle 7/10. Louis C.K.'s scenes with Bradley Cooper MADE the movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lndnsky Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyan Kat Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I Am Slave - 9/10 its about modern day slavery and really moving. Hitch - 6.5/10 a lot better than i thought~ The Deep Blue Sea - 6/10 The Way Back - 8/10 beautiful, great story etc. Meet Dave - 6/10 War and Peace - 7/10 Identity Thief - 1/10 it sucked Sleepless In Seattle - 6/10 idk this film just irritated me in some ways and i disliked the main characters and i know it's supposed to be great. Anchorman 2 - 7.5/10 i found it really funny. The Master - 8/10 at the beginning i was like uhh this sucks but then it gets more into the cult stuff and i think its great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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