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Title: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Warrior_Monk on January 01, 2009, 11:03:55 PM
I just saw Marley and Me. I was really surprised it got the PG rating, I think it definatly deserved a PG-13. The story line was good however, and I enjoyed it.

Has anybody seen Bedtime Stories?

Has anybody seen Tale of Despereaux?

Has anybody seen Seven Pounds?

Comments?
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Reggie Flores on January 01, 2009, 11:24:54 PM
lol I love how you didn't name the movies that actually phenomenal.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?

Slumdog Millionaire? (This one was spectacular. I just got back from watching it)



Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: JSB23 on January 01, 2009, 11:32:00 PM
Marley and Me was really good, it made me cry because Marley kind of looked like my dog  :'( 
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: TheMarti on January 01, 2009, 11:42:01 PM
I enjoyed Marley and Me as well... he had a personality like my dog who died in March of last year :( So I bawled... really bad.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: EmJayBee83 on January 02, 2009, 01:17:44 AM
My six year old son and I saw Bedtime Stories. I'm not a huge Adam Sandler fan, because I feel he has a tendency to toss in inappropriate--and mostly unfunny--junk in an attempt to grab cheap laughs. (See for example all of Rob Schneider's scenes in 50 First Dates.)

Anyway, we both thought it was a rather sweet rather silly movie that was fun to watch. I wouldn't pay to see it again, but I would rent it when it comes out on DVD.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on January 02, 2009, 08:54:31 AM
Has anyone seen Valkyrie?  If so, what did you think of it?
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: michael/michaelssword on January 02, 2009, 10:49:24 AM
Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 01, 2009, 11:03:55 PM
I just saw Marley and Me. I was really surprised it got the PG rating, I think it definatly deserved a PG-13. The story line was good however, and I enjoyed it.

Has anybody seen Bedtime Stories?

Has anybody seen Tale of Despereaux?

Has anybody seen Seven Pounds?

Comments?

why pg13 ? it wasnt that bad
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: BubbleBoy on January 02, 2009, 11:05:30 AM
Marley and Me had quite a bit of sexuality in it. I agree it should have been PG-13. Other than that, I really, really liked it, and I almost cried. ;) (My mom was bawling.)

I thought Bedtime Stories was pretty good; I like most of Adam Sandler's stuff, but this one is one of his best. It was very cute and silly. My little brother and sister (9 and 10) loved it.

The Tale of Despereaux exceeded my expectations, although to be honest, they weren't very high to begin with. :P It was definitely more for kids - a typical fairytale plot - but I thought it was pretty good.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Warrior_Monk on January 02, 2009, 11:45:23 AM
Quote from: xCaLeBx on January 02, 2009, 10:49:24 AM
Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 01, 2009, 11:03:55 PM
I just saw Marley and Me. I was really surprised it got the PG rating, I think it definatly deserved a PG-13. The story line was good however, and I enjoyed it.

why pg13 ? it wasnt that bad
I only counted 2 swear words, but Plugged In caught more. and
Quote from: BubbleBoy on January 02, 2009, 11:05:30 AM
Marley and Me had quite a bit of sexuality in it
I too almost cried
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: PresidentOrangeBus on January 02, 2009, 01:46:07 PM
Quote from: Cameron the Conqueror on January 02, 2009, 08:54:31 AM
Has anyone seen Valkyrie?  If so, what did you think of it?

I saw it yesterday and I think it was pretty good.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Claude on January 02, 2009, 01:53:10 PM
Doubt? Frost Nixon? Benj. Butt.? Slumdog Mill.? Anyone?

I thought Yes Man was better than Bedtime Stories.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Tsavong Lah on January 02, 2009, 02:54:04 PM
I'm swamped in good movies that I need to see. There's at least twelve to watch before January ends and I go back to school.

Seen:
Doubt
Slumdog Millionaire

Need to See:
The Wrestler
The Reader
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Frost/Nixon
Waltz With Bashir
Revolutionary Road
Gran Torino
Notorious
Che, Part I
Che, Part II
Defiance
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Rubber band warrior on January 02, 2009, 02:56:14 PM
A group of my 19 year old friends and I went to go see Bedtime Stories- and we all thought it was absolutely hilarious.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Claude on January 02, 2009, 04:29:14 PM
Quote from: Tsavong Lah on January 02, 2009, 02:54:04 PM
I'm swamped in good movies that I need to see. There's at least twelve to watch before January ends and I go back to school.

Seen:
Doubt
Slumdog Millionaire

Same... I haven't seen Doubt though. How was it? I heard the storyline was not that amazing but one of the first things I criticize when watching a movie is the acting, and I heard the acting will blow you away. But ofcourse, we are talking about Meryl Streep here.

Wrestler is going to be awesome. My friend saw it already. I cant wait to see Frost Nixon.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Warrior_Monk on January 02, 2009, 04:46:13 PM
we only have 7 movies available at our theater. Marley, Bedtime, Valkyrie, Yes Man, Benny Button, Seven Pounds; and Despereaux.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Claude on January 02, 2009, 04:47:55 PM
Seven Pounds was absolutely terrrible. I stopped watching the DVD after 8 mins.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: BubbleBoy on January 02, 2009, 05:48:53 PM
I forgot, I saw Yes Man also. Other than the rather inappropriate parts, which were very few, I really enjoyed it. I mean, it's Jim Carrey, really! :laugh:

I just saw Bennjamin Button as well, and I was very surprised when both my mom and my older sister expressed mixed feelings about it. I thought it was really good...touching...Sorry for the lack of detail. :P
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Warrior_Monk on January 02, 2009, 06:39:03 PM
Quote from: Claude Homer Fong on January 02, 2009, 04:47:55 PM
Seven Pounds was absolutely terrrible. I stopped watching the DVD after 8 mins.
DVD? It's in theaters...
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Claude on January 02, 2009, 06:41:59 PM
Quote from: Ring Wraith on January 02, 2009, 06:39:03 PM
Quote from: Claude Homer Fong on January 02, 2009, 04:47:55 PM
Seven Pounds was absolutely terrrible. I stopped watching the DVD after 8 mins.
DVD? It's in theaters...
Well... things are diff. around New York.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: BubbleBoy on January 02, 2009, 07:23:16 PM
I was just about to say, "You must be from the East coast." :D
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: lightningninja on January 02, 2009, 08:42:15 PM
I saw Benjamin Button and it was VERY sexual. I don't recommend it to anyone. Also, it was about 2:45 minutes, and so therefore, as you might have guessed, pretty dragged out. I thought it was a cool concept, but the lengthyness and sexual content made it imo not that well executed.

I also saw the day the earth stood still. I'm not sure why that isn't just PG, there's nothing bad, just some sci-fi action. Which really just means that there (dont' read if you want to be suprised)
Spoiler (hover to show)
Other than that, no cursing, no sexuality, and actually rather cool and interesting. I enjoyed it.  :D
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: BubbleBoy on January 02, 2009, 08:54:52 PM
I'm sure it's PG-13 because it has Keanu Reeves. :P
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Alex_Olijar on January 02, 2009, 10:03:54 PM
Valkryie was fantastic. I'd recommend it. It does a good job capturing the historical facts of teh conspiracy.

Ironically, 2 of my 17 year old friends had to buy Bedtime stories in order to get into Valkryie. We had seats (they were late), but apparently the movie was sold out. Whatever. I bet the 20something girl who was selling tickets got a laugh.
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: BubbleBoy on January 02, 2009, 11:34:43 PM
I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. From whence do you hail?
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Tsavong Lah on January 03, 2009, 12:23:56 AM
Quote
Ironically, 2 of my 17 year old friends had to buy Bedtime stories in order to get into Valkryie. We had seats (they were late), but apparently the movie was sold out. Whatever. I bet the 20something girl who was selling tickets got a laugh.

Haha... I once had to do that because my girlfriend forgot her ID and wasn't allowed to buy a ticket to an R-rated movie, even though she was 20 at the time. It was pretty funny. :P
Title: Re: recent movies (still in theaters)
Post by: Tsavong Lah on January 03, 2009, 12:29:33 AM
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Same... I haven't seen Doubt though. How was it? I heard the storyline was not that amazing but one of the first things I criticize when watching a movie is the acting, and I heard the acting will blow you away. But ofcourse, we are talking about Meryl Streep here.

I actually thought the storyline was really well crafted. You have to spend a lot of time thinking and comparing notes with the people you watched it with in order to fully get to the bottom of everything that happened; it has a lot of layers to dig through and is very well thought out.

And, of course, the acting is as good as you've likely heard. Hoffman and Streep are amazing, and Amy Adams does a really good job as well. :)
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