What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

DoctorSoft · 10-13-2011, 08:16 AM

Man I remember watching the Machinist in like grade and it just tripped me out so hard haha

LoathsomePete · 10-13-2011, 08:37 AM

You gotta admit though, the scene where Reznik and Nicholas go through that tunnel on the ride was pretty disturbing and memorable. Brad Anderson's work isn't always the most challenging, but he does kind of make you think to yourself "I really should have figured that out earlier". His 2001 movie, Session 9 kind of did the same thing, but on a much smaller scale. Definitely a movie worth checking out if you enjoyed The Machinist.

FRED HALE SR. · 10-13-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

You gotta admit though, the scene where Reznik and Nicholas go through that tunnel on the ride was pretty disturbing and memorable. Brad Anderson's work isn't always the most challenging, but he does kind of make you think to yourself "I really should have figured that out earlier". His 2001 movie, Session 9 kind of did the same thing, but on a much smaller scale. Definitely a movie worth checking out if you enjoyed The Machinist.

Session 9 was really good. I enjoyed the subtle techniques they used to make it scary. Lighting and obscure sounds can really lend alot to suspense films. And the deleted scene with the guy smashing the dudes head with a hammer was probably the best scene ever cut from a movie. I throughly enjoyed it more then once.

jackhammer · 10-13-2011, 07:15 PM

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You gotta admit though, the scene where Reznik and Nicholas go through that tunnel on the ride was pretty disturbing and memorable. Brad Anderson's work isn't always the most challenging, but he does kind of make you think to yourself "I really should have figured that out earlier". His 2001 movie, Session 9 kind of did the same thing, but on a much smaller scale. Definitely a movie worth checking out if you enjoyed The Machinist.

I think Session 9 is vastly superior to The Machinist. Probably my favourite haunted house movie ever. The tension in that film that is screaming to get out is palpable from the start yet Anderson retains admirable constraint from showing anything approaching trad. horror cliches apart from one scene. Everything is built upon the characters and film setting. Superb movie.

Howard the Duck · 10-14-2011, 04:38 AM

not exactly the "masterpiece of Cold War paranoia" I was promised, but still a genuinely good thriller, almost Hitchcock-ian. Granted the villains are hokey and stereotypical, there is a sense of ominous dread and helplessness as the main protagonists cannot control their minds. It sags in the middle a bit but the climax is still the best I've seen. And the remake has got nothing on this, completely ignoring the complex layers of plot and subtext. And pretty awesome performances by Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury. Definitely one of the best Cold war films around. 9/10

pure rubbish but still enjoyable on the level of mindless popcorn fare. I remember the comics Jonah Hex being much uglier. Rather than using the normal scaled-down heroes and villains of most Westerns, this one goes macro and goes on a National "save the Union from the Confederates level", which I find crappy. The action is still well-directed, although the weapons are way too "modern" for a Western. Still rip-roaring, though. 5.5/10

Phantom Limb · 10-14-2011, 11:42 AM

Saw this movie last night at 12:01 a.m. and I have to say it was ****ing fantastic! It was well paced and while there were some similarities to the 80's remake (it makes sense since the monster is the same), it certainly takes you to new places visually and story-wise.

I don't wanna say to much because I don't want to spoil this film for anyone, but a lot of people die and it's awesomely gruesome.

9.2/10

DoctorSoft · 10-14-2011, 12:23 PM

Boring as hell, annoying characters, full of cliches, just overall a pretty crappy movie. 4/10

This one I need to rewatch I fell asleep halfway through.

This is one of the few really old movies I've seen that I enjoyed. I really liked this, it was creepy as hell. 8/10

**Janszoon** · 10-14-2011, 12:59 PM

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Boring as hell, annoying characters, full of cliches, just overall a pretty crappy movie. 4/10

What movie is it? The image link isn't working.

DoctorSoft · 10-14-2011, 02:44 PM

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What movie is it? The image link isn't working.

I meant that for dandelion, the movie I need to rewatch is Oldboy.

bob. · 10-15-2011, 11:26 AM

i was a bit torn on this......i wasn't expecting it to be as good as Carpenter's "The Thing"....but i have to admit i was really looking forward to a good suspenseful scare.....and this just lacked that in every way......the sense of isolation and despondency that Carpenter captured in his version was just not here.....so no scares with this one

on the other hand the movie itself was great.....as abearmauledme said...the pacing was spot on...seriously not a wasted second in this flick.....and while staying true to the format (and in may weird ways the story)....it really stands on its own.....i thought i would hate the cg effects.....but they were not nearly as bad as i thought they would be....and in all honesty looked very much like the true effects used in the 1982 classic.....my only complaint was the connection between the two (i'll say no more)

so if you're looking for a great gory monster flick with plenty of jump out of your seat scares.....this is a perfect movie....

i'll be seeing it again i think

edit....saw it again today and loved it.....

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	You gotta admit though, the scene where Reznik and Nicholas go through that tunnel on the ride was pretty disturbing and memorable. Brad Anderson's work isn't always the most challenging, but he does kind of make you think to yourself "I really should have figured that out earlier". His 2001 movie, Session 9 kind of did the same thing, but on a much smaller scale. Definitely a movie worth checking out if you enjoyed The Machinist. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	Boring as hell, annoying characters, full of cliches, just overall a pretty crappy movie. 4/10 This one I need to rewatch I fell asleep halfway through. This is one of the few really old movies I've seen that I enjoyed. I really liked this, it was creepy as hell. 8/10 Last edited by DoctorSoft; 10-14-2011 at 02:48 PM.

10-15-2011, 11:26 AM	#10670 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i was a bit torn on this......i wasn't expecting it to be as good as Carpenter's "The Thing"....but i have to admit i was really looking forward to a good suspenseful scare.....and this just lacked that in every way......the sense of isolation and despondency that Carpenter captured in his version was just not here.....so no scares with this one on the other hand the movie itself was great.....as abearmauledme said...the pacing was spot on...seriously not a wasted second in this flick.....and while staying true to the format (and in may weird ways the story)....it really stands on its own.....i thought i would hate the cg effects.....but they were not nearly as bad as i thought they would be....and in all honesty looked very much like the true effects used in the 1982 classic.....my only complaint was the connection between the two (i'll say no more) so if you're looking for a great gory monster flick with plenty of jump out of your seat scares.....this is a perfect movie.... i'll be seeing it again i think edit....saw it again today and loved it..... __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose. Last edited by bob.; 10-16-2011 at 11:08 PM.

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10-13-2011, 08:16 AM	#10661 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	Man I remember watching the Machinist in like grade and it just tripped me out so hard haha