Last Movie You Watched

[altersteve]

I got to see Lincoln last night, and I'm blown away. My respect for the man has gone through the roof. I was struck by how humble, down-to-earth, and funny the guy was. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, is based in part on Doris Kearns Goodwin's biography Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Extremely well acted (Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as Lincoln is particularly incredible, as is Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens), visually powerful, gripping, and a lot funnier than I was expecting, this movie was amazing and I can't wait to see it again. 10/10.

Edited November 21, 2012 by altersteve

[azisbest]

I got to see Lincoln last night, and I'm blown away. My respect for the man has gone through the roof. I was struck by how humble, down-to-earth, and funny the guy was. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, is based in part on Doris Kearns Goodwin's biography Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Extremely well acted (Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as Lincoln is particularly incredible, as is Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens), visually powerful, gripping, and a lot funnier than I was expecting, this movie was amazing and I can't wait to see it again. 10/10.

I agree, a great movie. My second favorite President after Jefferson.

[Calm]

I stopped watching Bond movies many years ago. They were just sex and killing.

If you like spy shows, but get turned off by sex and violence then let me recommend Danger Man/Secret Agent. Someone has posted the whole episodes to Youtube. Not sure if that is legal or not though but Netflix keeps screwing up on me making me delete, download and reinstall Silverlight after an episode and sometimes in the middle of one.

Patrick Mcgoohan insisted that the agent be allowed to use his brain before guns and in fact there is very little gun play in the show, though plenty of boxing. And no sex because he apparently refused to kiss anyone but his wife of 50 plus years, being a loving, faithful Catholic man. He turned down the offer of the James Bond movies because of the sex scenes. Got to be impressed by someone of that much principle. I just got into watching them again having loved them years ago. Mudcat's comment about a missionary's middle name having to be "Danger" sent me looking for the song "Secret Agent" which I was thinking was the theme song for "Danger Man" (it's not, it is apparently the theme for the American version which has the title "Secret Agent" instead according to the Netflix review) and I came across the episodes and have watched quite a few due to not sleeping much...maybe I should watch a little less, might help, lol.

It has been about 30 years since I last came across them, they have 'worn' extremely well. Quite interesting and well paced, intelligent dialogue....unlike many shows of that era which put me to sleep now as they seem too slow paced due to the high intensity of today's dramas.

After I get through with Danger Man (love that title), I'm going to have to track down The Prisoner. Been way too long since I've seen those. They used to have marathons on PBS with them, but I don't watch too much PBS anymore so if they are on them, I am missing seeing them. Waiting until the shows come out on Netflix so I can see them all at once, not being the patient viewer, I tend to miss a lot.

Edited November 24, 2012 by calmoriah

[volgadon]

If you like spy shows, but get turned off by sex and violence then let me recommend Danger Man/Secret Agent. Someone has posted the whole episodes to Youtube. Not sure if that is legal or not though but Netflix keeps screwing up on me making me delete, download and reinstall Silverlight after an episode and sometimes in the middle of one.

Patrick Mcgoohan insisted that the agent be allowed to use his brain before guns and in fact there is very little gun play in the show, though plenty of boxing. And no sex because he apparently refused to kiss anyone but his wife of 50 plus years, being a loving, faithful Catholic man. He turned down the offer of the James Bond movies because of the sex scenes. Got to be impressed by someone of that much principle. I just got into watching them again having loved them years ago. Mudcat's comment about a missionary's middle name having to be "Danger" sent me looking for the song "Secret Agent" which I was thinking was the theme song for "Danger Man" (it's not, it is apparently the theme for the American version which has the title "Secret Agent Man" instead according to the Netflix review) and I came across the episodes and have watched quite a few due to not sleeping much...maybe I should watch a little less, might help, lol.

It has been about 30 years since I last came across them, they have 'worn' extremely well. Quite interesting and well paced, intelligent dialogue....unlike many shows of that era which put me to sleep now as they seem too slow paced due to the high intensity of today's dramas.

After I get through with Danger Man (love that title), I'm going to have to track down The Prisoner. Been way too long since I've seen those. They used to have marathons on PBS with them, but I don't watch too much PBS anymore so if they are on them, I am missing seeing them. Waiting until the shows come out on Netflix so I can see them all at once, not being the patient viewer, I tend to miss a lot.

The Prisoner has some goofy bits, but is fun overall. If you want to watch more Mcgoohan from that era, youtube also has the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh, though I like the Dr. Syn of the novels far better.

[bluebell]

I thought the final fight scene in the new Twilight was actually very good, almost as good as any other action scene I've seen. It's definitely the most enjoyable, entertaining, and well made Twilight movie, that's for sure -- but that's not saying very much.

I saw Breaking Dawn 2 on Wed. and i thought it was definitely the best of the franchise. The end was good, because they managed to include a lot of action which was not at all present in the book, while keeping true to the book.

I'll be seeing Red Dawn tonight-hopefully it will be equally entertaining.

[DH]

I watched a French movie, The Hedgehog. It's about an eleven-year-old girl, Paloma, who decides that life is absurd, and so she'll kill herself on her twelfth birthday. But then she befriends the building's grumpy concierge, suspecting there's more to the lady than meets the eye, and she decides to discover her secret. A Japanese businessman moves into the building, is also intrigued by the concierge, and starts seeing her and trying to draw her out of her shell. The concierge, Renee, comes to see the beauty in life, but shortly thereafter is run over by a laundry truck and killed. Paloma and the Japanese man are devastated, but it leads Paloma to deciding not to take her own life.

The movie is based on a book by Muriel Barbery, L'Élégance du hérisson (The Elegance of the Hedgehog). Don't worry, it's not as depressing as it sounds! To the contrary, it's a hopeful sort of movie, and exhibits a gentle sense of humor.

Oh, and no violence, no sex, and nothing else offensive.

[thesometimesaint]

Shadowlands with Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger. The story of C.S.Lewis, his young American divorced wife Joy Gresham, and her son. Set in Oxford University in England of the early 1950's. Poignant sad movie. No sex or violence. Probably not suited for young children. Rated PG.

[bluebell]

Red Dawn was very entertaining. Definitely more action/adventure than the first one (which was more of a drama and darker in tone in my opinion). I enjoyed it.

[Damien the Leper]

Red Dawn was very entertaining. Definitely more action/adventure than the first one (which was more of a drama and darker in tone in my opinion). I enjoyed it.

Perhaps I should see them both since I have seen neither.

[Garden Girl]

Red Dawn was very entertaining. Definitely more action/adventure than the first one (which was more of a drama and darker in tone in my opinion). I enjoyed it.

Bluebell... was this a remake of the original one with Patrick Swayze(?)

GG

[bluebell]

Bluebell... was this a remake of the original one with Patrick Swayze(?)

GG

Yes. This time it's the North Koreans (with some help from other communist countries) invading.

[volgadon]

Perhaps I should see them both since I have seen neither.

I only saw (part of) the original a few months ago, in the breakroom at work. Despite the very dark tone, couldn't take it seriously at all.

[altersteve]

Red Dawn was very entertaining. Definitely more action/adventure than the first one (which was more of a drama and darker in tone in my opinion). I enjoyed it.

It got poor reviews but I loved it too. I haven't been that moved by an action movie in awhile.

[Gohan]

Just saw Lincoln on Friday, and loved it; I agree with altersteve, I was also blown away by Daniel Day-Lewis' portrayal of Lincoln. Definitely grabbing it on DVD/Bluray in a few months.

[Calm]

Just saw Lincoln on Friday, and loved it; I agree with altersteve, I was also blown away by Daniel Day-Lewis' portrayal of Lincoln. Definitely grabbing it on DVD/Bluray in a few months.

Do you think it makes a difference being on a big screen or would it be just as enjoyable when it comes out for the home?

[bluebell]

I only saw (part of) the original a few months ago, in the breakroom at work. Despite the very dark tone, couldn't take it seriously at all.

It's from such a different era, it is hard to take very seriously in this day and age.

[Gohan]

Do you think it makes a difference being on a big screen or would it be just as enjoyable when it comes out for the home?

I don't think that it'd make a huge difference to most - the movie's great no matter what - but there's just something about the atmosphere of the theater that makes it more fun for me I suppose.

Edited November 25, 2012 by Gohan

[Calm]

I don't think that it'd make a huge difference to most - the movie's great no matter what - but there's just something about the atmosphere of the theater that makes it more fun for me I suppose.

I wanted to know how much I should push my husband to go see it if he can't find someone to go it with. For him, the experience of the theater is more a social experience so now I know not to push him to go on his own as he won't miss out like you would for some special effects movies.

[rpn]

The Butterfly Circus, short film:

[altersteve]

Do you think it makes a difference being on a big screen or would it be just as enjoyable when it comes out for the home?

It's a visually strong movie, typical of Steven Spielberg. I would recommend seeing it in the theater.

[JaceyCarter]

If you meant when I last went to the movie theater then "Tangled" a Disney flick about Repunzel, her hair and the infamous Flynn Rider.

I found it funny(in a good way) and the CGI are excellent. Not as good as Avatar, but still excellent.

Though rated PG small kids should be able to enjoy it along with their parents.

Haven't watched this movie. Just recently seen its trailer from your post. Now i think i really need to watch movie for the complete experiance of animation. Recently i have watched Life of Pi and this one is also a good movie with great story line.

[thesometimesaint]

Welcome to the Glass Menagerie.

I haven't seen "Life of Pi" yet.

[Damien the Leper]

I only saw (part of) the original a few months ago, in the breakroom at work. Despite the very dark tone, couldn't take it seriously at all.

Hmmm...you're not helping!

[thesometimesaint]

A mini documentary on Susan Boyle. From shunned and teased school girl to international Superstar.

[Damien the Leper]

For the Bible Tells Me So...well done, I suppose. Then I followed it up with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I never thought that Johnny Depp playing a comical drug addict might sway me from watching another movie by him.