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Post by Pulpmariachi on Jul 17, 2008 19:57:05 GMT -5
The Blues Brothers (1980, John Landis) "We're on a mission from God." How is it that they can, with ease, stretch an SNL skit into 2 1/2 hours, making it in my opinion a real classic comedy, whereas they can't make a 90 minute movie about anything else (Wayne's World excluded)? When I received this movie from Netflix, I became wary about the running time... but this film held me the entire time. I haven't seen the sequel, but I imagine it was a big freakin' mistake to attempt a sequel without John Belushi. The cameos were perfect. I mean, perfect. From James Brown (as a Reverend, no less) to Aretha Franklin, to of course, Ray Charles. And a quick walk-on from my man Spielberg totally made my day. I feel this is worthy enough to put on my "favorite movies" list, so it gets a 10/10 from me. Any comedy that can keep me laughing for 2.5 hours deserves it. Oh, and I hate Illinois Nazis. Like Goodfellas or Minority Report, this is one of the few movies I can sit down to watch and it doesn't feel like 2.5 hours until I look at the counter. Then I say, "What?" Love it. |
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Post by slayrrr666 on Jul 18, 2008 12:36:48 GMT -5
Masters of the Universe-1987
I love Dolph Lundgren, he's one of my all-time favorite action hero stars but this here was just really lame. Pretty weak, if able Conan rip-off, which here is all the more telling since I just saw it a couple weeks back for last-months Movie Genre. The 80s cheese is telling throughout the film, which is always good and there's the spectacle meter when it gets into the ending battle and it provides some nice action, but eventually you have to say, "There's a difference between good cheese and bad cheese, and this one's just slightly past it's expiration date."
4/10
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie-1995
I use to like the show a lot as a kid (about the only one I'll ever admit to, mainly because I can't remember the other shows I use to watch) and I liked it when it first came out, but now, as an adult who has standards about their viewing habits, it's dated, cheesy and just this side of ridiculous. One of the few things about my childhood I'm glad I grew out of, even though some of the martial arts fights weren't completely terrible.
3.5/10
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jul 18, 2008 14:04:09 GMT -5
THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER (1963)
Glenn Ford stars as Tom Corbett, a recently widowed man trying to adjust to bachelorhood while raising his young son Eddie, played by Ronny Howard. The movie follows Tom's interactions with different women and Eddie's reactions to each of them.
It was cute. Nice performances by the leads and the supporting cast, including Shirley Jones and Stella Stevens, but nothing really special.
I had never seen the film, but am quite familiar with the late 60's/early 70's tv series it spawned that starred Bill Bixby (Later of THE INCREDIBLE HULK) as Tom and Brandon Cruz as Eddie.
(Singing:) "People let me tell you about my best friend..."
5/10
TRANSFORMERS (2007)
As someone who's never seen the animated series or owned any of the toys, I can honestly say, that this is the best movie ever made about giant robots.
Wall-to-wall eye candy, action, explosions, fights, awesome effects, great sound, and did I mention "giant robots"?
Not filling or good for you, but what a sugar-rush!
7.5/10
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Post by Quorthon on Jul 18, 2008 14:21:33 GMT -5
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE MOVIE (1996) Hadn't seen this one since it was in theaters. No, it's not as funny as most of the episodes of the actual series, but it's still pretty good. THIS PLANET EARTH is the sci-fi B-movie that gets skewered here and it deserves it. 7/10 That's This Island Earth, actually. Anyway, last weekend, I watched The Terminator (1984) after purchasing it a week prior for $6.50. Finally have my trilogy all rounded out. |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jul 19, 2008 7:28:32 GMT -5
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE MOVIE (1996) Hadn't seen this one since it was in theaters. No, it's not as funny as most of the episodes of the actual series, but it's still pretty good. THIS PLANET EARTH is the sci-fi B-movie that gets skewered here and it deserves it. 7/10 That's This Island Earth, actually. Whoops! Right you are! I went back and fixed it. Thanks. |
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Post by slayrrr666 on Jul 19, 2008 10:45:23 GMT -5
Jackass: The Movie-2005
Dear God, what a piece of crap. How anyone with a functioning brain can enjoy this is beyond me, as everyone who participated in this or even enjoyed it should be shot dead on the spot and removed from the reproductive pool of humanity, for they don't deserve to live. I can't believe people thought this is entertaining. At least America's Funniest Home Videos had the stupid sound effects for it, this was just a repeat assault on my ears, eyes and brain.
-100/10
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Post by slayrrr666 on Jul 21, 2008 10:17:45 GMT -5
Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear-1991
I've always been one to say that this one was a little better, because it was a similar one to the first film but still managed to provide a never-ending assault of laughs just as big. From the escape in the hideout to the chase through the streets to the two dinner parties and the one scene that just could not get me to stop, the opening reception to start off the film, there was just a ton of laughs in this that were just as good as the first one. If I have to think so hard about which one's better, it's just proof of how good they actually are.
10/10
EDIT-Sorry, but Part 1 I saw for the franchise month and forgot it had been done, so thanks Heiney for removing it for me.
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jul 21, 2008 14:12:17 GMT -5
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)
A black city cop (Sidney Poitier) and a white southern police chief (Rod Steiger) must reluctantly team up to solve a high profile murder in a small town in Mississippi.
Excellent performances by Poitier and Steiger and a pretty good whodunnit mixed with late sixties grittiness.
Was the inspiration for the late eighties/early nineties long-running series.
8.5/10
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jul 22, 2008 0:25:37 GMT -5
THE FUGITIVE (1993)
A doctor convicted of murdering his wife, escapes on the way to prison, and must elude recapture while trying to prove his innocence by bringing the real killer to justice. That was the basis for the hit 60's tv series, and for this fantastic big screen version.
Harrison Ford plays Dr. Richard Kimble and, I think, gives one of his best performances. Especially watch him during the interrogation scene early on, when he's describing to the police what happened. The look on his face when he slowly comes to the realization that the police think he's the prime suspect is just great.
And playing U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard, the man on Kimble's trail, is Tommy Lee Jones in one of his greatest roles. Jones completely steals every scene he's in and totally deserves his Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
A smart thriller with enough action, and even some laughs, to satisfy the popcorn crowd.
Easily, one of the greatest films ever made based on a tv series.
10/10
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Jul 23, 2008 2:21:14 GMT -5
THE FUGITIVE (1993) A doctor convicted of murdering his wife, escapes on the way to prison, and must elude recapture while trying to prove his innocence by bringing the real killer to justice. That was the basis for the hit 60's tv series, and for this fantastic big screen version. Harrison Ford plays Dr. Richard Kimble and, I think, gives one of his best performances. Especially watch him during the interrogation scene early on, when he's describing to the police what happened. The look on his face when he slowly comes to the realization that the police think he's the prime suspect is just great. And playing U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard, the man on Kimble's trail, is Tommy Lee Jones in one of his greatest roles. Jones completely steals every scene he's in and totally deserves his Best Supporting Actor Oscar. A smart thriller with enough action, and even some laughs, to satisfy the popcorn crowd. Easily, one of the greatest films ever made based on a tv series. 10/10 Jones was great, but I really feel Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List was more deserving. But that's just me. Weird Science (1985, John Hughes) Alright, so you have to ignore logic. You can't create fake women in real life just by hacking 1980's internet. But it's still a very entertaining fantasy. And Kelly LeBrock... smokin' hot. 8/10 The Odd Couple (1968, Gene Saks) Neil Simon is a fantastic playwright, and evidently, a great screenwriter as well (although his work WAS pretty much cut out for him). Matthau and Lemmon were a great team, and this was quite possibly their best collaboration. It was filled with great one-liners and hilarious situations that I think stand the test of time pretty well. 9/10 |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jul 23, 2008 7:51:54 GMT -5
Jones was great, but I really feel Ralph Fiennes in Schindler's List was more deserving. But that's just me. I wasn't taking anything away from Fiennes' performance. He was great too and both were deserving, but as they say in HIGHLANDER, "there can be only one", and that year it was Jones' time to shine, so I'm going to say he totally deserved it. I would say the same thing if Fiennes had won. It's like the year that GOODFELLAS and DANCES WITH WOLVES were both nominated for Best Picture. I loved both films and thought they were both 10/10 so I would've been happpy no matter which one of them won. It happened to be ...WOLVES, but that didn't take away from the fact that GOODFELLAS was/is an amazing movie as well.  |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jul 25, 2008 9:30:51 GMT -5
THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE (1995)
"Here's the story, of a lovely lady..."
Anyone who doesn't know that theme song has probably never watched American television. Personally, I can't remember a time when this show wasn't on the air somewhere, at some time.
Arguably, the most popular sitcom family of all time, the Bradys made the jump to the big screen in this light, but endearing movie, that spins the late 60's/early 70's tv series on it's head.
The plot has the Bradys trying to save their home, which is up for auction due to unpaid taxes. The more familiar you are with the old series, the funnier the movie is, as it's filled with wall-to-wall in-jokes and sight-gags poking fun at the series. Really funny is the concept that even though the film takes place in the mid-90's, the Bradys are completely unaware that they are still stuck in the 70's. Same clothes, sayings (Groovy!) and naivete that they had on the old show.
The cast is perfect across the board with Jennifer Elise Cox and Christine Taylor especially shining in their roles as Jan and Marcia Brady. Jennifer is hilariously exasperated as put-upon middle child Jan, always in her older sister's shadow ("Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!) and Christine Taylor looks like the long-lost twin sister of original Marcia, Maureen McCormick, and plays her just as vapidly.
Gary Cole and Shelley Long are funny too as the parents, Mike and Carol, especially the sexual innuendoes that they seem to be unaware of. "I know where to deliver my mail."
Good fun.
7.5/10
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Post by Quorthon on Jul 25, 2008 14:18:27 GMT -5
Well, I watched Terminator 2, so that knocks out my two Terminator limitations, I guess.
Also, I watched The Dark Knight, though, I'm unsure if it counts since it's not directly related to any Batman TV series in the way that the Fox animated Batman series from the early 90's was directly related to Tim Burton's films.
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Post by Quorthon on Jul 25, 2008 14:21:18 GMT -5
I also watched Bender's Big Score--the Futurama movie, which I'm sure doesn't count due to the evil of humans.
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Jul 25, 2008 15:19:06 GMT -5
Well, I watched Terminator 2, so that knocks out my two Terminator limitations, I guess. Also, I watched The Dark Knight, though, I'm unsure if it counts since it's not directly related to any Batman TV series in the way that the Fox animated Batman series from the early 90's was directly related to Tim Burton's films. Right. The 2 TERMINATOR movies count, THE DARK KNIGHT doesn't. However, if you were to watch BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM that would count 'cause it was directly based on the animated series. Or even the 60's live-action theatrical BATMAN movie which was based on the Adam West tv series. I also watched Bender's Big Score--the Futurama movie, which I'm sure doesn't count due to the evil of humans. I am an evil, evil human and you're right, it doesn't count. But I am an evil human who posted well defined rules at the start of this thing. However, I do enjoy your persistance in continuosly trying to ignore the rules and sneak in direct to video stuff, when month after month, I put in the rules that everything has to have been theatrically released. Zap asked something similar regarding the HULK movies early on this month, but I get the feeling you're probably skimming through this thread and not really reading everyone else's posts.  |
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