Article ITT I attempt to review every movie I've seen.

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Title: Metropolis
Year: 1927
Country of Origin: Germany
Director: Fritz Lang

Story: A tale about a young man whose father is the creator of a massive futuristic. In this city the people who run it live in luxury while the workers who keep the city working live underground in poverty. The young man falls for a woman who live underground...and well you can probably guess what happens next.

Review: It a film that is massive in breath and easily one of the most impressive films ever made. For 1927, the film is absolutely groundbreaking both visually and technically. The story echos H.G. Wells in its discussion of the plight of the proletariat, its a little reminiscent of The Time Machine. With that all said, its a hard film to recommend. I liked it, but then again I'm a film geek and I'm almost contractually obligated to like this film. For the average Joe though, and I don't mean this as an insult, it's a dull film that seemingly goes on forever. So while I'm going to give this sucker a 10, I can only recommend this one to those who are really interested in film and the history of the medium.

[10/10]
 
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Title: Hobo with a Shotgun
Year: 2011
Country of Origin: Canada
Director: Jason Eisener

Story: In the crime filled town of Hope, one man is willing to take a stand against the town's criminal elements. He is a Hobo with a shotgun.

Review: I guess I could call this film perfect. Frankly I couldn't imagine this film being any better given the subject matter. I'm serious here, this movie is exactly everything I could have wanted from a film titled Hobo with a Shotgun. It's violent, over-the-top, campy, insane fun. The best part though is that it's not overtly tong-in-cheek like Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror or Machete...though if you enjoyed these film then chances are you'll like this one. Frankly any film that makes me say “I'm no where near drunk enough for this” is a great movie in my book. So if you can stand the gratuitous violence that's present throughout the film, then you should probably give this one a shot.

[8/10]
 
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Ive read your reviews The Wicker Man and Knowing. Too bad nicolas cage is put in so many bad movies. He is a really good actor IMO, they just dont find the right movies for him. He doesnt act bad in those movies, he actually does it pretty good, the stories just suck.
 
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Title: Super 8
Year: 2011
Country of Origin: US
Director: J. J. Abrams

Story: A group of kids witness a train derailment just outside their small town. The town is soon besieged by the US Army and a strange creature,

Review: This movie is essentially a monster film and a coming of age film all wrapped up into one satisfying tale. Now there is a lot of talk about how this is J.J Abrams' homage to Steven Spielberg, that happens to be produced by Steven Spielberg. This is kind of true, while the production definitely feels like an Abram's production, but it still has a lot of Spielberg in it...if that makes any sense. The best way to describe this film is if E.T. meets Cloverfield.

Abrams' does a great job with this film. The direction is top notch and my only real issue is the over use of the Lens Flare...a complaint that I had with his Star Trek film. The real star of the film though the young cast. This is easily the best ensemble cast of young actors that I've seen in a while. Top marks go to Elle Fanning, who is light years ahead of her older sister in acting prowess. Also Joel Courtney, who plays the protagonist, does a great job with his role.

I've heard some murmurs that the film is pandering to the generation that grew up on Spielberg films, so people in their 30s and 40s. I'm not part of that generation, I missed out when he was in his prime. Which doesn't matter at all, this film is still enjoyable no matter what generation you're in. But it's not a perfect film, there are a few story issues that are holding the film back from being amazing. Still, this is a fun film and one that will keep you entertained throughout.

[7.5/10]
 
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Rukus. said:
Marble Hornets

http://www.youtube.com/user/MarbleHornets

Its a wonderfully creepy web-movie cut into entries. Its half movie, half ARG. You don't need to understand the ARG to like the movie.
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I used to follow the series and the ARG twitter feed. It was fun and then the updates slowed...eventually stopping. I know they've started up again, but I haven't bothered to watch them.
 
Kung Fu Panda, and maybe 2 if you like the first one. The art and story are quite entertaining.
 
Rukus. said:
Kung Fu Panda, and maybe 2 if you like the first one. The art and story are quite entertaining.
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I remember watching the first 20 min of the first one, I liked it...but I can't remember why I didn't continue.
 
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Title: X-Men: First Class
Year: 2011
Country of Origin: US/UK
Director: Matthew Vaughn

Story: A tale about how Charles Xavier became Professor X and how Erik Lensherr became Magneto. Also the film has something to do with the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Review: I skipped the third X-Men film, there was just something about Bryan Singer abandoning the series to Brett Ratner that made me want to skip the third entry. From what I've heard, I didn't miss much and I'm probably better off having skipped it. I saw Origins: Wolverine and was disappoint with the film, it seemed that the series had lost what ever intellect it once had and was now just another dumb action franchise. Now there is ?First Class?, which signals Bryan Singer's return to the series. Now the question is if it's too little too late to save this franchise?

I don't know if I can answer the above question. The film is definitely a step from Origins, but not by much. What I can tell you is that the film is a fun summer action film and one that is worth seeing if you don't mind suspending your disbelief throughout the whole film. It's this need to suspend your disbelief that is the biggest difference between this film and the first two films of the series. In the first two films, the idea of mutants living in our world is made pretty believable and as such you can latch right on to the story with no problem at all. In this film there are some situations that are so painfully over the top and at times stupid that it difficult to just accept what happening on screen...like any scene with Banshee or the whole ending. It's this issue that keeps the film in the realm of popcorn entertainment and not great story telling. Though there are elements of the story that are excellent, like anything dealing with Erik Lensherr and his thirst for revenge.

Outside of the plot, we have a competently directed from Mathew Vaughn, who previously directed Kick Ass. The film lacks the over the top visual flair that Vaughn put into Kick Ass, but it is by no means a poorly directed film. Though the thing that really makes that film sparkle is Michael Fassbender performance as Erik Lensherr. Fassbender has this intensity in his performance that really makes him a stand out and put the rest of the cast to shame in comparison. Though James McAvoy does a decent enough job as Charles Xavier. Anyway, as far as this summer goes, this is a film that is worth seeing. Sure I might have enjoyed Super 8 a little more, but it's still entertaining.

[7/10]
 
well looks like im gonna have 2 check out super 8 & 1st class. i will admit that i was rather skeptical of this recent x-men movie as well. all i can say is i hope this is the end of all the x-men movies, but somehow i dont forsee that happening. somehow, some stupid writer is gonna come up w/ a script just to squeeze the franchise for more $$.
 
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well looks like im gonna have 2 check out super 8 & 1st class. i will admit that i was rather skeptical of this recent x-men movie as well. all i can say is i hope this is the end of all the x-men movies, but somehow i dont forsee that happening. somehow, some stupid writer is gonna come up w/ a script just to squeeze the franchise for more $$.
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I'm pretty sure there is going to be a X-Men Origins: Deadpool film coming out eventually.
 
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