What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

storymilo · 11-13-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by the_dp

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Grosse Point Blank is a movie I've been interested in for a while. I really loved High Fidelity and I believe that is the same people?

Molecules · 11-13-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

So another John Cusack movie. I'm such a big Cusack fan, I even enjoyed America's Sweathearts. Really good movie, dark and witty. I also noticed a lot of references to gangster movies, in the scenes of killing (Reservoir Dogs, Scarface, ...) but that's just me.

i think i've commented on somebody's viewing of GPB in this thread about fifty times and said exactly the same thing each time, but hell i'll say it again.
john cusack has his moments, but his speciality is portraying john cusack, sometimes he's loveable other times not, he's alright in this.
Minnie %^$&£ Driver, however, gets on my tits

Dan Ackroyd owns. Hank Azaria's in it too, and the fight scenes are surprisingly gritty aren't they? Alright let's never speak of this again

the_dp · 11-13-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Molecules

i think i've commented on somebody's viewing of GPB in this thread about fifty times and said exactly the same thing each time, but hell i'll say it again.
john cusack has his moments, but his speciality is portraying john cusack, sometimes he's loveable other times not, he's alright in this.
Minnie %^$&£ Driver, however, gets on my tits

Dan Ackroyd owns. Hank Azaria's in it too, and the fight scenes are surprisingly gritty aren't they? Alright let's never speak of this again

when it came out I remember the hype. lots of oscar buzz and whatnot, but I didn't see it till it came out on vhs and I just thought it was okay. not bad, but no better Hudson Hawk (the closest film I can think to compare it to with the whole quirky badguy scenario).

NumberNineDream · 11-13-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Molecules

i think i've commented on somebody's viewing of GPB in this thread about fifty times and said exactly the same thing each time, but hell i'll say it again.
john cusack has his moments, but his speciality is portraying john cusack, sometimes he's loveable other times not, he's alright in this.
Minnie %^$&£ Driver, however, gets on my tits

Dan Ackroyd owns. Hank Azaria's in it too, and the fight scenes are surprisingly gritty aren't they? Alright let's never speak of this again

You did comment on it a week ago, when Anteater watched that same movie ... we didn't even get to slightly forget what you said then lol

Molecules · 11-13-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by the_dp

when it came out I remember the hype. lots of oscar buzz and whatnot, but I didn't see it till it came out on vhs and I just thought it was okay. not bad, but no better Hudson Hawk (the closest film I can think to compare it to with the whole quirky badguy scenario).

yeah it works best as an after-the-fact, cheapo VHS purchase, it's a bit cult-y

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Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

You did comment on it a week ago, when Anteater watched that same movie ... we didn't even get to slightly forget what you said then lol

bloody hell i (literally) can't remember what i said on here a few hours ago let alone last week. You have to be patient

jackhammer · 11-14-2009, 04:57 PM

Alan Arkin was by the far the best thing in this movie. Typical rites of passage everyone loves life cliched stuff. The dance at the end was funny but it won't get a repeat viewing.

adidasss · 11-14-2009, 05:35 PM

Well that's disappointing. I take it you weren't taken (lol) by the soundtrack either?

I've been binging out on Glenn Ford recently:

Mesmerizing performances and interaction between Hayworth and Ford. I didn't even care what it was about, it was just a pleasure to watch them.

Couldn't really get into it for some reason. I was really put off by the picture perfect. 50's display of domestic life. It was kind of awkward seeing him play the perfect husband. I'm thinking Ford is much better playing bad guys. Which brings me to this fucking masterpiece:

adidasss · 11-14-2009, 05:35 PM

Excellent thriller, lots of psychological drama (the scene in the hotel room was immense), Ford dominates every scene but Helfin was also perfectly cast as the reluctant hero.

And tonight I saw:

Not nearly as impressive as The Wild Bunch or Straw Dogs, but I guess the violence sort of gets old if you've seen more than one of his films.

jackhammer · 11-14-2009, 05:48 PM

No the soundtrack didn't do much for me. For a rites of passage movie (despite dealing with older characters) I much prefer The Station Agent. Superb U.S indie film.

As for your sojourn into Noir I heartily suggest The Asphalt Jungle or Key Largo. Brilliant films.

adidasss · 11-14-2009, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, I've heard about all those films (pretty sure I've seen Key Largo in the distant past) and they're on my ever growing to see list...sigh...

11-14-2009, 04:57 PM	#4536 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Alan Arkin was by the far the best thing in this movie. Typical rites of passage everyone loves life cliched stuff. The dance at the end was funny but it won't get a repeat viewing. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#4537 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Well that's disappointing. I take it you weren't taken (lol) by the soundtrack either? I've been binging out on Glenn Ford recently: Mesmerizing performances and interaction between Hayworth and Ford. I didn't even care what it was about, it was just a pleasure to watch them. Couldn't really get into it for some reason. I was really put off by the picture perfect. 50's display of domestic life. It was kind of awkward seeing him play the perfect husband. I'm thinking Ford is much better playing bad guys. Which brings me to this fucking masterpiece: __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

11-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#4538 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Excellent thriller, lots of psychological drama (the scene in the hotel room was immense), Ford dominates every scene but Helfin was also perfectly cast as the reluctant hero. And tonight I saw: Not nearly as impressive as The Wild Bunch or Straw Dogs, but I guess the violence sort of gets old if you've seen more than one of his films. __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

11-14-2009, 05:48 PM	#4539 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	No the soundtrack didn't do much for me. For a rites of passage movie (despite dealing with older characters) I much prefer The Station Agent. Superb U.S indie film. As for your sojourn into Noir I heartily suggest The Asphalt Jungle or Key Largo. Brilliant films. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-14-2009, 06:00 PM	#4540 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Thanks for the suggestions, I've heard about all those films (pretty sure I've seen Key Largo in the distant past) and they're on my ever growing to see list...sigh... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm