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OT: Mini fall movie review.....

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This summer was basically a dud IMHO so I am thrilled that the serious movie season has begun. I've only seen 4 so far:

1. Sicario - Great flick. Very suspenseful and as you would expect, violent. Appears this is going to be a series of movies for Benicio del Toro. Scary dude. Grade: A

2. Everest - Good movie. It was exactly what I expected walking in and the cinematography was excellent. Makes me wonder what exactly compels a person to want to do this. I'm way too chicken. Grade: B

3. The Martian - This was Damon's movie all the way. More scientific than pure space adventure, but I liked it. Not as much as Gravity, but it was very entertaining. Grade: B+

3. Bridge of Spies - Classic Spielberg film - nice to see him back in his wheelhouse of period drama pieces. Excellent performances especially by the "Russian spy" actor whom I had never heard of before. I expect Oscar noms for picture, director, best supporting actor and perhaps actor for Tom Hanks too, but there appears to be some real competition for that slot (Michael Fassbender, etc.) Grade: solid A

Looking forward to Steve Jobs, Spotlight, Brooklyn, Carol and Trumbo opening soon among others.
 
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ratking17 said:
Anyone else buy their star wars tickets yet?
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That's funny since my eldest just called a short while ago from Raleigh asking if I had lined them up yet. The only way I'm seeing this movie is in a pre-seated theater like the Loews VIP or Cinemark in McCandless.
 
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The Martian was fantasic.

Especially for a science nerd like myself.
 
If you liked The Martian and you haven't read the book yet, get yourself a copy. The movie was good. The book was much better.
 
pitt-girl said:
This summer was basically a dud IMHO so I am thrilled that the serious movie season has begun. I've only seen 4 so far:

1. Sicario - Great flick. Very suspenseful and as you would expect, violent. Appears this is going to be a series of movies for Benicio del Toro. Scary dude. Grade: A

2. Everest - Good movie. It was exactly what I expected walking in and the cinematography was excellent. Makes me wonder what exactly compels a person to want to do this. I'm way too chicken. Grade: B

3. The Martian - This was Damon's movie all the way. More scientific than pure space adventure, but I liked it. Not as much as Gravity, but it was very entertaining. Grade: B+

3. Bridge of Spies - Classic Spielberg film - nice to see him back in his wheelhouse of period drama pieces. Excellent performances especially by the "Russian spy" actor whom I had never heard of before. I expect Oscar noms for picture, director, best supporting actor and perhaps actor for Tom Hanks too, but there appears to be some real competition for that slot (Michael Fassbender, etc.) Grade: solid A

Looking forward to Steve Jobs, Spotlight, Brooklyn, Carol and Trumbo opening soon among others.
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Have you seen Black Mass? If so, your thoughts.
 
Gary77 said:
Have you seen Black Mass? If so, your thoughts.
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I was out with friends when my husband and youngest went to see this. They both liked it and my husband in particular who knows a lot about the actual story said Depp was great. What did you think?
 
pitt-girl said:
I was out with friends when my husband and youngest went to see this. They both liked it and my husband in particular who knows a lot about the actual story said Depp was great. What did you think?
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I have not seen it yet, but my son did. He really liked it and thinks JD will likely get an Oscar nomination. I am looking forward to seeing it.
 
Gary77 said:
I have not seen it yet, but my son did. He really liked it and thinks JD will likely get an Oscar nomination. I am looking forward to seeing it.
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I think that might actually happen. It is roles like this that will overshadow Hank's performance in Bridge of Spies. Now I'm thinking I too should see if it is playing anywhere. I kind of forgot about it. Thanks for reminding me.
 
All in all, I didn't think this Summer was all that bad. There were a few good surprises (Trainwreck) ...Okay, thats one, but if I think about it enough, I might come up with more.

I haven't seen anything this fall. I want to see Bridge of Spies & Black Mass. I need to get with the program because it will soon be time for Spectre and Star Wars.

Actually, I take that back. I saw The Visit. It was a nice little flick for a PG-13 horror/suspense movie. Perhaps a little too much granny ass for PG-13, but overall not a bad film.
 
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TD_6082 said:
Actually, I take that back. I saw The Visit. It was a nice little flick for a PG-13 horror/suspense movie. Perhaps a little too much granny ass for PG-13, but overall not a bad film.
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I liked The Visit also for how low budget it was.
 
pitt-girl said:
That's funny since my eldest just called a short while ago from Raleigh asking if I had lined them up yet. The only way I'm seeing this movie is in a pre-seated theater like the Loews VIP or Cinemark in McCandless.
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I'd rather see Ice Age 14.
 
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