The movie discussion thread

**akbar** · 01-26-2013, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by magglis

I have to say that i love that look

I'm out of movies, i'm watching Alien now so see ya later

I've got Simpsons on now so cheers anyways.

**akbar** · 01-27-2013, 05:32 AM

Geeks heaven.

**steveorton** · 01-27-2013, 05:36 AM

Hansel and Gretel 3D - Better than expected. Short and alittle vicious at times but an ok movie to watch with friends.

**steveorton** · 01-27-2013, 05:37 AM

Project X - Very cool movie to watch and that party was EPIC such that I wish I was fucking there

**Robstar** · 01-27-2013, 01:10 PM

Watched Dredd yesterday. I was quite impressed - enough to be pretty disappointed that we won't see any sequels to it. My first impression was that it had a very District 9 feel to it and so it wasn't much of a surprise that it was shot in South Africa. It's is a very graphically violent movie at times which I was OK with - it conveyed the harsh future reality.
However, it was a little short on making the viewer connect with the characters. Much like the movie Conan, which I liked but attribute a large part of the appeal of both to being a longtime reader of the comics and already familiar with them. This movie was absolutely spot on with capturing the Dredd character. So my slightly biased score is 8/10.

**TheMadThinker** · 01-27-2013, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Robstar

Watched Dredd yesterday. I was quite impressed - enough to be pretty disappointed that we won't see any sequels to it. My first impression was that it had a very District 9 feel to it and so it wasn't much of a surprise that it was shot in South Africa. It's is a very graphically violent movie at times which I was OK with - it conveyed the harsh future reality.
However, it was a little short on making the viewer connect with the characters. Much like the movie Conan, which I liked but attribute a large part of the appeal of both to being a longtime reader of the comics and already familiar with them. This movie was absolutely spot on with capturing the Dredd character. So my slightly biased score is 8/10.

I do not know why, but I keep expecting Karl Urban to break out and become at least a consistent leading actor. He has done his share of stinkers, but he generally delivers solid performances in movies where he is the supporting actor. I guess after Dredd not recouping its money no one will be putting him in a leading role for a big budget movie any time soon.

**Robstar** · 01-27-2013, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by TheMadThinker

I do not know why, but I keep expecting Karl Urban to break out and become at least a consistent leading actor. He has done his share of stinkers, but he generally delivers solid performances in movies where he is the supporting actor. I guess after Dredd not recouping its money no one will be putting him in a leading role for a big budget movie any time soon.

Especially if he keeps going back the hugely overrated Riddick movies

**Bodom** · 01-27-2013, 02:54 PM

Tried watching Monster Brawl. Couldn't make it past the first half hour. Only the second time I've ever given up on a movie.

**Robstar** · 01-27-2013, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bodom

Tried watching Monster Brawl. Couldn't make it past the first half hour. Only the second time I've ever given up on a movie.

Oh dear. That looks like one to avoid then. I can see why it came across your radar though. I'm not sure there is a movie featuring Dave Foley that was even marginally successful (or good). Maybe Blast From The Past.....