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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Aug 21, 2008 7:38:05 GMT -5
HAPPY GILMORE (1996)
Adam Sandler is a failed hockey player who discovers that he has an amazing golf drive. He joins the P.G.A. Tour and uses this newfound athletic ability to try to save his grandmother's house.
Had never seen this one before and after how much I hated BILLY MADISON I was a little apprehensive, but this wasn't too bad as far as silly comedies go and actually had some laugh out loud moments.
7/10
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Post by slayrrr666 on Aug 21, 2008 10:08:18 GMT -5
A League of their Own-1992
One of my first timers, and one that wasn't all that great. Sure, there was some really nice laughs in here, the "No crying in baseball" is a deserved classic, and the first games at the beginning are pretty fun, but the fact that there's way too much drama in the last half really upset me. It wasn't that bad, but there's just no way that much of it can make me feel entertained by a film. Merely okay but I've seen better.
6.5/10
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Aug 22, 2008 3:12:56 GMT -5
Whoops! Posted this on the wrong board...
The Replacements (2000, Howard Deutch)
Formulaic, but funny and heartwarming. Jon Favreau was hysterical, the chemistry between all the players was believable, and something about watching a bunch of dudes line-dancing in a jail cell to "I Will Survive" made me smile. 8/10
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Post by slayrrr666 on Aug 22, 2008 10:09:20 GMT -5
Cinderella Man-2005
Yet another first-timer, and one that I can feel confident in saying I wouldn't have seen it before nor do I have a desire to do so again. The boxing isn't terrible, which is what kept my attention, and the fact that the last half is really packed with fights, including the really fun last one to end the film, but again, all the drama in the beginning just isn't for me. Kinda ruins it for me a little, as I would've much rather watched the boxing scenes instead.
5/10
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Aug 22, 2008 10:48:04 GMT -5
Man, I thought CINDERELLA MAN was a great movie. And LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN was really good too.
And Slayrrr, for the record, and I'm not trying to pick on you, but it's not really necessary to mention almost every time that you wouldn't have seen a particular film if it were not for the Genre of the Month. That's kind of the whole point, to stretch your viewing habits. I'm pretty sure that most of us who are participating are aware of your usual movie habits and that most of these flicks would normally fly under your radar.
Having said that, I appreciate the fact that you're one of the few who agreed to participate in this, and has really stuck with it, month after month, no matter what the genre/category. So, "Cheers!" for that.
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Aug 22, 2008 16:17:48 GMT -5
Hoop Dreams (1994, Steve James)
A powerful documentary about 2 inner city kids who dream of being professional basketball players. If I have one complaint, I'd say it overstays its welcome just a little bit. But what the kids have to struggle through make very intriguing stories. In reality, it's more about these kids coming of age than anything else. It was a little too long, but very, very good. 9/10
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Aug 23, 2008 9:22:27 GMT -5
KINGPIN (1996)
A former superstar bowler (Woody Harrelson) takes an Amish protegé (Randy Quaid) under his wing to try to finally cash in. Harrelson and Quaid are funny, but Bill Murray, as sleazy pro-bowler Ernie McCracken, steals the show. His and Woody's comb-overs in the film are hilarious and practically characters themselves.
Pretty funny.
7.5/10
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Post by slayrrr666 on Aug 23, 2008 10:14:19 GMT -5
And Slayrrr, for the record, and I'm not trying to pick on you, but it's not really necessary to mention almost every time that you wouldn't have seen a particular film if it were not for the Genre of the Month. That's kind of the whole point, to stretch your viewing habits. I'm pretty sure that most of us who are participating are aware of your usual movie habits and that most of these flicks would normally fly under your radar. I know what you're getting at, and I mean no offense by this, but frankly, just because it doesn't fit into the type of films I spend 90% of my time with a certain style of film doesn't mean I wouldn't have kown about it, which is what I take it when you mean "flys under my radar," unless you're talking about somehing completely different in that situation. Having said that, I appreciate the fact that you're one of the few who agreed to participate in this, and has really stuck with it, month after month, no matter what the genre/category. So, "Cheers!" for that. Why, thank you. That was why I did this, I thought it would be fun, and it fit in with my New Year's resolution to try new things and not be afraid of doing it, so this has been a well-worth-it part of that. Kansas City Bombers-1972 Details the adventures and exploits of a team of female roller-derby team trying to fight a rival team to be the sole representative team in the division. This one is also for a specific audience: the sole enjoyment of this one is going to come from how much you like seeing women knock another women around on a circular ring. There's plenty of them in here, since there's a couple games to showcase the sport and then the final, bruising showdown at the end. Gets a little off-topic with the middle segment but overall, it's certainly fun and definitely different. 8.5/10 |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Aug 24, 2008 10:07:45 GMT -5
I know what you're getting at, and I mean no offense by this, but frankly, just because it doesn't fit into the type of films I spend 90% of my time with a certain style of film doesn't mean I wouldn't have kown about it, which is what I take it when you mean "flys under my radar," unless you're talking about somehing completely different in that situation. I didn't mean that you weren't aware of them, just meant that they're not the types of films you would normally watch. THE LONGEST YARD (1974) An ex-pro quarterback (Burt Reynolds) is sent to prison and is asked by the warden to put together a team of inmates to play against his semi-pro team made up of prison guards. Of course, most of the cons jump at the chance to legally inflict some pain on the guards. A really fun movie with some drama, a lot of humor and loads of action. The big game itself, takes up almost the entire second half of the film. Reynolds was always at his best playing these kinds of anti-heroes. 8.5/10 |
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Aug 25, 2008 8:08:54 GMT -5
FIELD OF DREAMS (1989)
"If you build it, he will come."
'nuff said.
10/10
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Post by slayrrr666 on Aug 25, 2008 10:23:20 GMT -5
The Fan-1993
Definitely another one that feels very different compared to what else I've seen, as this is one of the only ones outside of a comedy or drama and this one is more of a suspense/thriller. That means the early parts of this are a little dull setting up the story, and outside of a couple of baseball games here and there, which only take up a few minor moments, it's not that great. Once the relationship starts, it's much better and the entire later half is actually entertaining. The big game is really tense as well, with the extra knowledge thrown in with the stipulations set up to provide some nice fun. With a bloody climax and some nice emotion, it's all that more entertaining.
7.5/10
The Mighty Ducks-1995
A childhood favorite, one that was a lot more entertaining when I was younger. Now, most of the children's antics and gags on each other feel a little lame and weak, but at least it's still got some nice hockey action in here. That's actually one of the few things from that time-period which has held up nicely, and that's what really kept it interesting for me. One that has held up slightly less than before but still entertaining.
7/10
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Aug 26, 2008 12:07:06 GMT -5
Slap Shot (1977, George Roy Hill)
A film that highlights what everyone loves about Hockey: the fighting. I loved it. 8/10
The Fan (1996, Tony Scott)
Over-the-top, predictable, boring. Basically, it's Falling Down with Baseball and inferior writing. It's supposed to be suspenseful, and I spent the entire first half of the movie trying to convince myself I should be awake while watching it. By far, this was Tony Scott's weakest film. 3/10
And there may be some controversy as to whether or not this would be acceptable, but since Rollerball was okay...
Death Race (2008, Paul W.S. Anderson)
I was gonna skip this until a friend recommended it. I was expecting to hate it, but this was a pleasant surprise... you know, for us B-Movie types. You know all that stuff people criticize Michael Bay for? You know, explosions, corny dialogue and lack of subtlety? With regards to subtlety, Michael Bay is freakin' Terrence Malick next to Paul W.S. Anderson. Because damn, this guy will beat you over the head with is action sequences. It's no wonder the critics were unimpressed. And I don't blame them. This is cinematic junk food. I was half right in my prediction that this would end up being Mario Kart with bigger guns. Of course, I've never seen Yoshi's head explode after being mercilessly run down by Donkey Kong. There are certain movies where you have to switch from "thinker" mode to "Roller Coaster". This is one of them. I mean, seriously, thinking is discouraged if you plan on seeing this. That being said, it's not the slap in the face Alien Vs. Predator was, and I think it's safe to call this Paul W.S. Anderson's best film. Make of that what you will. But I didn't hate it. I'd probably watch it again. On cable or something. 7/10
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Post by Heineken Skywalker on Aug 27, 2008 8:07:52 GMT -5
And there may be some controversy as to whether or not this would be acceptable, but since Rollerball was okay... Death Race (2008, Paul W.S. Anderson) No problem here. This remake or the original, DEATHRACE 2000, would count. Just like either version of ROLLERBALL. CADDYSHACK (1980) Comic hijinx at an exclusive golf club. Ted Knight is the snobby owner of the club, Chevy Chase is the eccentric, but charming golfer, Bill Murray is the grounds keeper on a mission to destroy a gopher and Rodney Dangerfield steals every scene he's in as an overbearing, fun-loving millionaire. There are definitely some killer moments here, but I've always been more a fan of "moments" from this film than the entire movie, if that makes sense. 7/10 |
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Post by slayrrr666 on Aug 28, 2008 10:18:32 GMT -5
He Got Game-
One of the last attempts I made at trying to watch a drama, and while there was something worthwhile and interesting in here, from the fact that the whole thing wasn't centered on the sport but rather the conversations between the family to get the son to believe the father. It's different, but I really didn't have too much involvement in it since it just moved too slowly for me. The baseketball scenes inject some energy into the film, but the drama again just drained the life from it for me, though I have a strong feeling I wouldn't have been this way if it was a little shorter, as the length made it go on a little more, but it's not overall horrible a film.
5.5/10
Miracle-2004
Even though this was more a drama than anything else, I still thought it was pretty entertaining. For some reason, maybe the feeling of the Olympics or because I knew the story beforehand and got into that way, or something else entirely but there was something to it that really offered a little more enjoyment from me. The parts where it focuses on the biography of the coach are a little troubling, but it didn't bother me that much ue to the hockey action. Turned out better than I thought.
7/10
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Post by ZapRowsdower on Aug 28, 2008 16:11:41 GMT -5
Eight Men Out (1988, John Sayles)
One of John Cusack's finer performances in one of the greatest movies about Baseball. 9/10
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