Movies! The movie thread

Murf the Surf · 09-05-2023, 10:28 AM

Started watching Heart of Stone last night with Gal Gadot. I get that most movies use CGI and lots of it but the opening sequence was ridiculous, I continued to watch for about 30 minutes and then had to turn it off, the acting was stiff & the action unbelievable. The story is also ridiculous. I get some people will like it, I watch movies to escape for a bit but in my opinion this is just unwatchable.

Esteban · 09-05-2023, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

Started watching Heart of Stone last night with Gal Gadot. I get that most movies use CGI and lots of it but the opening sequence was ridiculous, I continued to watch for about 30 minutes and then had to turn it off, the acting was stiff & the action unbelievable. The story is also ridiculous. I get some people will like it, I watch movies to escape for a bit but in my opinion this is just unwatchable.

Too bad. I was looking forward to it and you're not the first one I've heard didn't like it. I might give it a try when it's free to me.

TXSTYLE · 09-05-2023, 07:01 PM

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Too bad. I was looking forward to it and you're not the first one I've heard didn't like it. I might give it a try when it's free to me.

I already said I enjoyed it. Folks are too serious about otherwise fun, over the top Action movies. Heck MEG 2 was very entertaining to me and was beyond over the top and even ridiculous. But sometimes I want over the top and ridiculous.
I can watch Gal paint houses and be content. She's absolutely stunning!

Esteban · 09-05-2023, 09:30 PM

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I already said I enjoyed it. Folks are too serious about otherwise fun, over the top Action movies. Heck MEG 2 was very entertaining to me and was beyond over the top and even ridiculous. But sometimes I want over the top and ridiculous.
I can watch Gal paint houses and be content. She's absolutely stunning!

I saw 2 bad reviews of it here versus your 1 so like I said, I'll probably watch it but only when it comes to me for free. You also liked "Wrath of Becky" and I saw the first one and I thought it was awful. Wouldn't waste my time on the second one. I have a very good imagination and can watch most things and be happy, but not everything. I also didn't like the first Meg, so I think our tastes are a little different.

Alfisti · 09-06-2023, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I already said I enjoyed it. Folks are too serious about otherwise fun, over the top Action movies. Heck MEG 2 was very entertaining to me and was beyond over the top and even ridiculous. But sometimes I want over the top and ridiculous.
I can watch Gal paint houses and be content. She's absolutely stunning!

To be fair chief, you like just about everything. It's like people taking advice from me on what not to watch, but the opposite.

Murf the Surf · 09-06-2023, 09:28 AM

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To be fair chief, you like just about everything. It's like people taking advice from me on what not to watch, but the opposite.

He's also a big Gal Gabor fan as he's said many times, so maybe a bit biased. Movies like just about anything are subjective, one mans/womans treasure is another ones rubbish.

Th3DarkSide · 09-06-2023, 09:29 AM

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To be fair chief, you like just about everything. It's like people taking advice from me on what not to watch, but the opposite.

Yup. You pretty much hate everything. The Ying and Yang

Alfisti · 09-06-2023, 09:35 AM

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Yup. You pretty much hate everything. The Ying and Yang

Hate is a strong word, vociferously dislike is my preferred term.

Most new stuff is absolute shite though, you watch a movie from the 80's and wonder WTF happened to Hollywood.

Murf the Surf · 09-06-2023, 10:20 AM

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Hate is a strong word, vociferously dislike is my preferred term.

Most new stuff is absolute shite though, you watch a movie from the 80's and wonder WTF happened to Hollywood.

Like many people I like certain genres of movies and tend to stick with those areas. I sometimes watch older movies that were great when they came out and now find they don't stand the test of time, these also seem to be the ones in the genres that I like sadly. There has always been politics and messaging in movies but it has changed direction and intensity and I think that is putting a lot of people off current releases. The other thing is that with so many streaming services and the hunger for entertainment (especially during covid) Hollywood has been producing more movies to keep up with demand and as a result have been putting out a lot of steaming heaps of crap. Just my opinion though.

Alfisti · 09-06-2023, 10:35 AM

There's just such poor story telling.

ET
Back to the Future
Goonies
Full Metal Jacket
Stand By Me
The Lost Boys
Rainman
BettleJuice
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Good Morning Vietnam
The SHining

I could keep going... all original movies, some fun stuff there for older kids. Now it's super hero or it falls flat.

TXSTYLE · 09-06-2023, 11:21 AM

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He's also a big Gal Gabor fan as he's said many times, so maybe a bit biased. Movies like just about anything are subjective, one mans/womans treasure is another ones rubbish.

This. But hey, trust me, I don't want or need anyone to share my sentiments.
Its all opinions. I will share mine just as others do. Shit if I listened to the world and trusted in opinions to guide my lifestyle, no clue what I may have missed out on, including a certain level of success.
It's all good!

TXSTYLE · 09-06-2023, 11:32 AM

I was just watching Edge of Tomorrow this past weekend for at least the 10th time.
It got me to thinking... There are certain films that I truly enjoy and will watch repeatedly when randomly channel surfing. Here's a few:
Anything from John Carpenter: The Thing, Escape from NEW York, Big Trouble in Little China
To Live and Die in LA
anything from John Hughes - 16 Candles, Uncle Buck, Breakfast Club, Weird Science
Aliens
It Follows
Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America
Predator, Terminator Judgment Day

There's more but these come to mind.

Alfisti · 09-06-2023, 11:52 AM

I agree with almost all of those but they are all 20+ years old which circles back to my point.

tranquility · 09-06-2023, 12:51 PM

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I saw 2 bad reviews of it here versus your 1 so like I said, I'll probably watch it but only when it comes to me for free. You also liked "Wrath of Becky" and I saw the first one and I thought it was awful. Wouldn't waste my time on the second one. I have a very good imagination and can watch most things and be happy, but not everything. I also didn't like the first Meg, so I think our tastes are a little different.

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To be fair chief, you like just about everything. It's like people taking advice from me on what not to watch, but the opposite.

Haha, you guys.

Alfisti · 09-06-2023, 01:06 PM

Reality TV pitch? TX and myself watching shows and movies giving our opinion, it'd be hilarious............

Esteban · 09-06-2023, 01:07 PM

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Haha, you guys.

Ah, variety... the spice of life.

tranquility · 09-06-2023, 01:11 PM

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Ah, variety... the spice of life.

I thought you added a wee bit too much spice in your post, that's why I didn't

it------------------------------>"You watched 'Wrath of Becky' and actually liked that @#$#....what??????!!!!!!".

Poor, TX getting double-teamed by you guys lol.

Esteban · 09-06-2023, 01:21 PM

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I thought you added a wee bit too much spice in your post, that's why I didn't

it------------------------------>"You watched 'Wrath of Becky' and actually liked that @#$#....what??????!!!!!!".

Poor, TX getting double-teamed by you guys lol.

Well, I just gave my opinion. That's what we're doing here, right?

tranquility · 09-06-2023, 01:31 PM

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Well, I just gave my opinion. That's what we're doing here, right?

Haha, you're not wrong.

Esteban · 09-06-2023, 01:32 PM

^ And I didn't actually say "You watched 'Wrath of Becky' and actually liked that @#$#....what??????!!!!!!," did I? I said "I saw the first one and I thought it was awful."

tranquility · 09-06-2023, 01:45 PM

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^ And I didn't actually say "You watched 'Wrath of Becky' and actually liked that @#$#....what??????!!!!!!," did I? I said "I saw the first one and I thought it was awful."

Don't worry, I'm just using my artistic licence there

, I know you're a nice guy, just that I imagined that when reading your post, that TX was getting talked to by an elder LMAO. Don't mind me.

Esteban · 09-06-2023, 01:51 PM

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Don't worry, I'm just using my artistic licence there

, I know you're a nice guy, just that I imagined that when reading your post, that TX was getting talked to by an elder LMAO. Don't mind me.

No problem...

I try to be a gentleman here. Never trying to be offensive. Maybe it doesn't always come out that way when giving an opposing opinion.

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Murf the Surf Captain 21318 Rep 624 Posts Drives: Porsche 993 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Port Carling, Muskoka iTrader: (0)	Started watching Heart of Stone last night with Gal Gadot. I get that most movies use CGI and lots of it but the opening sequence was ridiculous, I continued to watch for about 30 minutes and then had to turn it off, the acting was stiff & the action unbelievable. The story is also ridiculous. I get some people will like it, I watch movies to escape for a bit but in my opinion this is just unwatchable.
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Alfisti Brigadier General 6944 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	There's just such poor story telling. ET Back to the Future Goonies Full Metal Jacket Stand By Me The Lost Boys Rainman BettleJuice Ferris Bueller's Day Off Good Morning Vietnam The SHining I could keep going... all original movies, some fun stuff there for older kids. Now it's super hero or it falls flat.
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14940 Rep 4,884 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	I was just watching Edge of Tomorrow this past weekend for at least the 10th time. It got me to thinking... There are certain films that I truly enjoy and will watch repeatedly when randomly channel surfing. Here's a few: Anything from John Carpenter: The Thing, Escape from NEW York, Big Trouble in Little China To Live and Die in LA anything from John Hughes - 16 Candles, Uncle Buck, Breakfast Club, Weird Science Aliens It Follows Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America Predator, Terminator Judgment Day There's more but these come to mind.
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Alfisti Brigadier General 6944 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I agree with almost all of those but they are all 20+ years old which circles back to my point.
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Alfisti Brigadier General 6944 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2008 Saab 9-3 Combi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Reality TV pitch? TX and myself watching shows and movies giving our opinion, it'd be hilarious............
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Esteban Major General 54022 Rep 7,238 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	^ And I didn't actually say "You watched 'Wrath of Becky' and actually liked that @#$#....what??????!!!!!!," did I? I said "I saw the first one and I thought it was awful."
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