Rate The Last Movie(s) You Watched

[Vainamoinen]

Hope I'm not stepping on any preferences, but the whole Nimoy-wants-out-forever oh Nimoy-wants-in-again thing really shows. This is not a "we want to tell a story" approach to a movie. It's a "we have to find a reason for Spock to return" approach.

...not that this specific bar of cheap wasn't even significantly lowered with Star Trek X.

[Chyron8472]

Star Trek XI, you mean. (there are 6 TOS and 4 TNG movies before the reboot)

I didn't think it was cheap in either movie to have Spock return. To me, 2, 3 and 4 really do feel like the "Star Trek Trilogy" as they are one long story. The only thing about XI is that a supernova and a "black hole" are rather weak on the creative side. For one, there has to be something more believable than an ultra mega supernova, and second, Trek has long since used the word "singularity."


Also, Spock, McCoy and Scotty all appeared in TNG without being cheap. It's an homage, not cheapness.

[Vainamoinen]

Oh no, I DID mean Star Trek X: Nemesis.

After all, what I found a bit cheap in Star Trek III was PERFECTLY mirrored in X in the treatment of yet another character/actor who "wanted out" just like Nimoy and STILL left himself the back door open in a most unsatisfying way. Blech.

I'm absolutely OK with XI ("le reboot"), caught it twice at the theater, and am presently considering the Blu Ray purchase.

[Darth Marsden]

Originally Posted by Chyron8472

Also, Spock, McCoy and Scotty all appeared in TNG without being cheap. It's an homage, not cheapness.

McCoy's cameo in the first episode felt a bit off to me. The others were there to tell a story, and they told it well. McCoy was there to... what, link the two shows together? It just didn't feel all that needed.

[Chyron8472]

Originally Posted by Vainamoinen

Oh no, I DID mean Star Trek X: Nemesis.

After all, what I found a bit cheap in Star Trek III was PERFECTLY mirrored in X in the treatment of yet another character/actor who "wanted out" just like Nimoy and STILL left himself the back door open in a most unsatisfying way. Blech.

Oh... well, yes. Writing Data back in--after he specifically said in TNG:Time's Arrow that he liked knowing he won't outlive his friends--is lame and I disapprove. Data has had an ongoing quest for finding his own humanity, and the ultimate human sacrifice is to lay down your life for others.

Not to mention that, in TNG:Measure of a Man, Data also says that in backing up his memories they would be "Reduced to the mere facts of the events. The substance--the flavor of the moment could be lost." This also given the fact that B4's consruction is far inferior to Data, it makes no sense for Data to return to his old self completely.

Two things about all this, though. First, Gene Roddenberry said that only the shows and the movies are official canon, so bringing Data back in a comic book doesn't count. Second, given that Data's supposed return has no direct effect on the shows or movies, Brent Spiner himself has played no part in it.

Now, if what you're referring to is the end of Nemesis where Data's memories are resurfacing, I feel obligated to point you again to what Data said in Measure of a Man, which makes B4 more of a hope for the future that Soong's work is not lost rather than a way for Data to come back.

[Vainamoinen]

They had a substitute Data at the ready!!!

[Chyron8472]

Again, B4 is not Data--not officially anyway. Data himself said there is an ineffable quality to memory that a simple data transfer would lack. That and Data transferred his memories in order to give B4 a proper chance at life. Data wasn't attempting to reproduce his own personality like Dr. Ira Graves did.

[Shadowknight1]

Originally Posted by Chyron8472

Again, B4 is not Data--not officially anyway. Data himself said there is an ineffable quality to memory that a simple data transfer would lack. That and Data transferred his memories in order to give B4 a proper chance at life. Data wasn't attempting to reproduce his own personality like Dr. Ira Graves did.

Officially...yes he is. Star Trek Online's continuity states that Data's memory engrams finally took over B4 and Data even assisted in upgrading the positronic relays so he wouldn't be inferior.

Frankly, I enjoyed Nemesis. Not my favorite, but hardly as bad as 5.

[Secret Fawful]

The Innkeepers -

I pooped in my pantaloons watching a quirky blonde and a Bill Murray impersonator get killed to DEATH by ghosts.

I give it a 0/10 because it scared me.

[Noname215]

The Three Stooges 0/10

What. The. FUCK!!!! This abysmal, offensive piece of shit made me want to gouge my own eyeballs out. It fuckin' sucks, it suckin' fucks, it fuckin' blows, it's a piece of shit, and I wish my eyes had never been laid upon it. The Stooges would be turning over in their graves if they saw this movie, and, I mean, what the fuck were they thinking? They actually believed it was a good idea?! I have lost all of my faith in humanity just because of Bobby and Peter Farrelly. And really, Jersey Shore? JERSEY FUCKING SHORE!? WHO IN THEIR RIGHT FUCKING MIND PUTS JERSEY SHORE IN A FUCKING THREE STOOGES MOVIE!!!!???? *huff, huff, huff*

Moe: Easy, easy Fido.

[StrongBrush1]

Wreck-It Ralph

This movie is like a love letter to gamers of all kinds. The plot is very basic at first, but it quickly evolves into a pretty heartfelt story. Well, as heartfelt as you can get out of video game characters, anyway. Which is still pretty much.

The voice cast is phenomenal. Even though it's an all-star cast for the most part, the actors do a very good job voicing their respective characters and providing the majority of the humor for the film.

The animation is incredibly good, being able to create a feeling of reality at some points but also being able to capture the some-what choppy style of 8-Bit animation when necessary.

As for the soundtrack, not a lot really stood out, but it served its purpose. It fit the setting right and it didn't take away from the scenery or action of the movie.

The humor, as stated prior is tailored towards gamers of all kinds, from fans of the 8-Bit retro era to fans of more action-packed/story-based games, to even fans of more casual games (mostly kart-racing games, but still).

Final Verdict: If you go see this movie, you are going to enjoy it. It's easily the best video game movie ever made. (It's not based on anything in particular, but still.)

10/10

PS: If I really had to nitpick, I'd say that the puns in the "Sugar Rush" sections of the movie can get a bit tiring. I know that it's supposed to be the whole point, but still, lame puns are lame puns.

[ryannumber1gamer]

Originally Posted by StrongBrush1

Wreck-It Ralph

This movie is like a love letter to gamers of all kinds. The plot is very basic at first, but it quickly evolves into a pretty heartfelt story. Well, as heartfelt as you can get out of video game characters, anyway. Which is still pretty much.

The voice cast is phenomenal. Even though it's an all-star cast for the most part, the actors do a very good job voicing their respective characters and providing the majority of the humor for the film.

The animation is incredibly good, being able to create a feeling of reality at some points but also being able to capture the some-what choppy style of 8-Bit animation when necessary.

As for the soundtrack, not a lot really stood out, but it served its purpose. It fit the setting right and it didn't take away from the scenery or action of the movie.

The humor, as stated prior is tailored towards gamers of all kinds, from fans of the 8-Bit retro era to fans of more action-packed/story-based games, to even fans of more casual games (mostly kart-racing games, but still).

Final Verdict: If you go see this movie, you are going to enjoy it. It's easily the best video game movie ever made. (It's not based on anything in particular, but still.)

10/10

PS: If I really had to nitpick, I'd say that the puns in the "Sugar Rush" sections of the movie can get a bit tiring. I know that it's supposed to be the whole point, but still, lame puns are lame puns.

I am really excited for Wreck It Ralph....But then Disney decided that instead of giving it to us soon after the US got it (Maybe a week or 2) they decided to release it in the UK in February 2013!

[RetroVortex]

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

8/10

A really magical film by the genius that is Terry Gilliam!

I love tall tale stories (I liked Big Fish as well) this one has a twist of Python (can't help that with Eric Idle in the movie! XD) but also a little bit of a dark edge and excellent humour.

Brazil is probably Gilliam's best work but this film has a lot of charm to it as well so I'd rank it second out of his movies.

[Alcoremortis]

Thor.

But what I'm going to rate is the one-shot that came with it, The Consultant. Which I give a 10/10. It was only about five minutes, but it was five minutes of Coulson and Sitwell and it was pure brilliance. Also, made the ending of Incredible Hulk make SO much more sense and actually become extremely funny.

[Giant Tope]

Went to the Kennedy School theater and finally watched Paranorman. Rather lovely movie not afraid to be who it wants to be. The movie is very well structured; all the scenes had a purpose and I never felt like I was lost or bored. The music was also very well done. I guess the only thing I can think of that could have been better was the development of secondary characters. However, that's very slight and the movie flows well regardless. If you haven't seen it already, it's definitely worth watching.

[Zeruis]

I saw the first two Nightmare on Elm Street movies. I liked the concept, but sometimes I just got confused...

Nightmare on Elm Street- 7/10. It...was okay. Sometimes I got confused as to whether if the situations were switching between nightmares and reality. Characters were not likable, except for Freddy.

Nightmare on Elm Street 2- 8.5/10. This one was quite better. I liked the characters, and it wasn't quite as confusing as the first.

Of course, after watching both endings, I just sat there thinking "What just happened?"

[der_ketzer]

Originally Posted by Zeruis

Characters were not likable, except for Freddy.

Then I guess you watched the remakes. Bad idea!

[Noname215]

Red Dawn (remake) 6/10

It was alright. I liked the original a hell of a lot more, though. Who doesn’t?

Lincoln 8/10

Damn good movie. Day-Lewis really pulled it off.

[Darth Marsden]

Technically this was the first Harry Potter movie last week. 6/10. The kid's performances really bring it down (and I know it's not really their fault, but even so, ouch) but otherwise it wasn't that bad.

[der_ketzer]

For me:

Ringµ (J) 8/10
Great movie but I like the US-Remake a lot more


The Ring (US) 10/10
I think the US "Remake" beats the original in every aspect except for one. The ending was a lot better in the original movie.


Rings & Ring 2 (US) 4/10
Now what in the fuck was that. A comedy for me. They cannot be serious with that script. The Prequel short film was okayish but why add effects on the mind that resemble a drug rehab when nothing like that was seen in the original movie. And then there is Ring 2 which is so absurd I was laughing the whole way through. RACHEL!


Ring Spiral (J) 6/10
This movie is based on the second Ring book but that doesn't make it any better. It was quite good in the first half until the protagonist sees the evil video tape and then all goes down the drain. Really. They involve cloning and it gets all kinds of ridiculous.


Ring 2 (J) 7/10
Since Ring Spiral was a massive flop they made a second continuation of Ringµ in Japan and it's good. About 20 minutes too long but in the end good. Also it has one of the fakest looking masks of all time in a movie in there. When I saw it I was terrified because it looked that fake. Apart from that enjoyable.