Recently Seen Films

[REmaster]

I'm currently battling insomnia and haven't slept in two days, so, this morning I watched "Shindler's list", immedietly followed by "Death Sentence". Shindler's list is an awesome movie that I've loved since I was I watched it when I was a kid (why the hell did anyone let me watch that?). Everyone in the movie is a superb actor, and it's directed by Speilberg, nuff said lol. Death sentence stars Kevin Bacon, and it's about a man who witnesses his twenty something yr. old song get murdered by a gang. After finding out the murderer will only get 3-5 years in prison, he decides to drop the charges and deliver justice himself...the Bacon way. I originally waited so long to watch this movie because at the time it was released, there was another "Renegade" movie out called "The brave one", which had a very similiar plot of having a loved one murdered, then taking the law into their own hands. In all fairness, it was writeen by the same author who wrote the famous "Death wish" stories, which is pretty much the godfather of these types of movies. However, I must say...it was pretty damn good. The story is kind of a rip off of taxi driver...especially towards later parts of the film, but it still adds many original elements to keep it fresh.

It's also directed by the young man who directed "Saw", and I think this was his first big non-horror movie and he did a job well done. There's plenty of gore, plenty of action, and suprisingly touching moments, all done with a very nice soundtrack. The soundtrack is actually something I might consider tracking down...the theme is pretty awesome. So, I recommend you see "Death Sentence", because it's a pretty good movie. Also, does anyone else think the leader of the gang looks like Jay from Jay and Silent Bob, but bald and on steroids?
Anyways, here's a spoiler pic for those of you who are wondering how badass Bacon is in this flick.Spoiler:

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[cerberes]

Latest movie i watched was a Dutch one called Oorlogswinter. Its about the live of a young kid during Worldwar 2. Could have had a bit more speed but not a bad movie at all.

[nemesiswontdie]

the wrestler. now that is a really good movie i recommend it even if you dont like wrestling. its just a flat out good movie.

[GuardhouseMusic]

The Counterfeiters. The movie's about a group of Jews skilled at forging currencies who are transferred from more harsh Nazi concentration camps to a relatively loftier one to forge the pound and dollar for Germany. More than anything, a great variety of characters. Interesting stuff.

Plus I saw Akira Kurosawa's Kagemusha. I've never seen a film on such a large scale, and I'd use the word "epic" but it's thrown around too much that the value has been wrung from it and at present it's gasping feebly for air. Set during Japan's Sengoku period, this one's about a petty thief who impersonates the recently killed daimyo Takeda Shingen to prevent Tokugawa and Nobunaga from victory. When there isn't an immense set piece, the rest of the film is a great character drama. You'd all have to see it for yourselves.

[Kronk]

Speaking of Kevin Bacon, I just watched Stir of Echoes again. That movie still creeps me out.

[hellrizer]

I liked Kevin Bacon in the Hollow Man. I like it a lot.

[Mr. Spencer]

I rewatched Resident Evil: Degeneration.

[nemesiswontdie]

i see that lol with your Wilpharma post in the flu thread lol.

[Twist]

Recently re-watched Brandon Lee's "The Crow". Great movie. Shame he died on set, though.

R.I.P. Brandon.

[nemesiswontdie]

Recently re-watched Brandon Lee's "The Crow". Great movie. Shame he died on set, though.

R.I.P. Brandon.

yha its a good movie

plus NIN's cover of Joy Divisions song Dead Souls is on there.

[aris13]

X Men Origins Wolverine

Very impressive, way better than the previous X men flicks. Sabertooth and Gambit stole the show.

[nemesiswontdie]

i watched the new guy. such a great comedy, gotta love eddie griffen (i believe thats his name)

[REmaster]

X Men Origins Wolverine

Very impressive, way better than the previous X men flicks. Sabertooth and Gambit stole the show.

Wow Sabertooth was good? I'm glad Gambit didn't fail lol. How was Deadpool, did they ruin him like everyone says or no?

[aris13]

Sabertooth was the revalation of the film, by far the best character. As for Deadpool, he was ok but I understand why his hardcore fans are pissed. The best thing was that all the characters had their moments even that guy from Lost.

[REmaster]

Damn, I'm gonna have to check it out then damn Ryan Reynolds.

[hellrizer]

I just got done watching 28 day later. The last time I watched it was like 10 months ago. What a great movie, it makes the RE movies look like its all about comedy. ;)

[nemesiswontdie]

damn Ryan Reynolds.

Ryan Reynolds is one of my favorite actors. hes awesome

[Stars1356]

Saw a midnight showing of X Men Origins Wolverine and would say that it was ok. I guess I'm a little harsh because I read the comics and familar with the story. I will forgive some things but the ending fight at the end was just stupid:

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Dead Pool as Weapon XI and having mutiple mutant powers.

[nemesiswontdie]

ive read nothing but good reviews about the new xmen movie.

anyways i just got done watching Dogma.

the movie is great, its had its moments but its no where as good as Clerks 1.

[REmaster]

Yea, I think Alan Rickman was my fav part of Dogma lol.