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08-21-2024, 08:41 AM
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i don't know why, maybe it was Helen Hunt (shows how old I am) but I did watch the previous one. It was great when I saw then and now it was just meh.
CGI was a bit crappy esp at the end. I think the ending wasn't written well at all. How do you still play baseball when you know there is a tornado. Yeah forest fire warnings are meh but when it's less than 50km from you, you'll be on high alert.
Back in the 90s, you might think stuff make sense, now, not so much.
SO yeah, if i anchor my car into grass by 2 feet, then it won't get blown away LOL.
I'm glad they didn't pull on the romance line too much as the character just didn't really give me great chemistry (Glen P did do a good job); but all in all, it was nostalgic to see a remake. Just a bit too much of a loop hole for me to really appreciate the movie.
Even though there was no action in Fly me to the moon, i much rather watch that than this Twister movie.
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08-21-2024, 10:02 AM
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SIGH....... I hate moves nowadays, I dunno what it is, whether it's modern writing, or my perceptions have changed.
Everything nowadays just seems so formulaic, derivative, nothing is unique or new, you can guess a plot and outcome within the first 20 minutes of movies nowadays.
This film was so odd, it felt like it was written by AI or something, definite rewrites had happened. The first 30 minutes of the film were FANTASTIC, then it changed into a completely different, goofy, corny film. It was jarring, and turned into a typical modern action slog fest.
Very disappointing, Prometheus was a much better film IMHO.
6/10, I'd give it a 5, but I'll add an extra point for the practical effects.
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08-21-2024, 01:11 PM
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Oh man, chubby sedated
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08-21-2024, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mikemhg Alien Romulus.
SIGH....... I hate moves nowadays, I dunno what it is, whether it's modern writing, or my perceptions have changed.
Everything nowadays just seems so formulaic, derivative, nothing is unique or new, you can guess a plot and outcome within the first 20 minutes of movies nowadays.
This film was so odd, it felt like it was written by AI or something, definite rewrites had happened. The first 30 minutes of the film were FANTASTIC, then it changed into a completely different, goofy, corny film. It was jarring, and turned into a typical modern action slog fest.
Very disappointing, Prometheus was a much better film IMHO.
6/10, I'd give it a 5, but I'll add an extra point for the practical effects. | Movies and new TV shows are so shit now, with a few rare exceptions.
I'm hoping Beetlejuice is one
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08-22-2024, 08:47 AM
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I really wanted to like this one, but another disappointment.
It seems like we're now seeing the results of all the good older script writers and show runners that have now aged out and retired from the industry.
This new generation of writers/runners just don't know how to take risks and make a good film/TV show.
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08-22-2024, 10:00 AM
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when you're on a plane, you got time to watch boring b rated movies.
it's a decent cast, just a weird written script and premise.
turn off your brain, and you'll be ok with some dumb jokes and choreograph that was merely a b line movie and you'll be ok.
doubt they would even break even with such crap movie as it's going directly to streaming 
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08-22-2024, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mikemhg I really wanted to like this one, but another disappointment.
It seems like we're now seeing the results of all the good older script writers and show runners that have now aged out and retired from the industry.
This new generation of writers/runners just don't know how to take risks and make a good film/TV show. | Don't know if it's that or just the enshittification of everything when it's the MBAs and bean counters taking over the executive leadership. See: Boeing. Things like taking a risk on a more creative titles just isn't in the cards anymore so instead we get Marvel cycle 1231354 movie sequels which are a sure thing for shareholder value  | |
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08-22-2024, 10:18 AM
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It's gotten a bit worse, but a lot of old stuff was trash too. The one upside to the 9573937595 interconnected Marvel movies is I can just avoid all of them because I already know I'll think it's shit.
Sadly it's the same with all the new Star Wars stuff. I wish they'd come out with something I like but it's all been meh at best since Disney took over. But at least I know not to bother anymore.
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08-22-2024, 10:33 AM
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You're definitely right on that as well, Civic.
The beancounters are ruining everything. You could tell the film had rewrites where the Execs must've been "fit in something from Alien, Aliens, Aliens 3 and Prometheus so we can utilize all this IP we have".
Voila, we have this mishmash of crap.
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08-22-2024, 01:43 PM
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I watched the Netflix Mark Wahlberg & Halle Berry movie "The Union" last night, basic premise is Mark Wahlberg's character is a construction dude who's 47 and lives with his Mom but somehow still fucks bitches between hanging out at the bar with his bros and being in really good shape. His old highschool flame (Berry) goes back home to recruit him into a misfit secret agent group that operates more on the DL and try to get back a computer with all sorts of government profiles on it that was stolen and is being auctioned to foreign governments.
JK Simmons is in it too as well as the guy from Luke Cage. Some pretty good lines and funny one-liners here and there, I found all the teasing romantic scenes between Marky Mark and Halle Berry to be extremely awkward to the point even though you don't know them you reach up to rub your neck and look away... just zero chemistry. Decent actions sequences, a fun car chase with unique vehicles reminded me of a modern day Ronin a little bit, lots of gunfire and some little plot twists. JK Simmons is such a pro, Halle Berry sure looks a lot older now but still got some chops... Marky Mark is a bit stilted and it felt like he told the writers to still make him look cool holy crap he looks super old in a lot of scenes though.
We found it to be pretty fun background entertainment, could have been a lot worse.
6/10
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08-22-2024, 02:18 PM
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^ i'm watching on the plane and man you're right. A mix bags or everything that just doesn't jive. Good to see Haley Berry not aging that badly
I'm taking clients out for a movie night in Oct & there is this airplane movie with Marky Mark being in this c-line movie... how does it even make it to the theatres is beyond me...
Flight Risk is the movie...
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08-22-2024, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 68style I watched the Netflix Mark Wahlberg & Halle Berry movie "The Union" last night, basic premise is Mark Wahlberg's character is a construction dude who's 47 and lives with his Mom but somehow still fucks bitches between hanging out at the bar with his bros and being in really good shape. His old highschool flame (Berry) goes back home to recruit him into a misfit secret agent group that operates more on the DL and try to get back a computer with all sorts of government profiles on it that was stolen and is being auctioned to foreign governments. | No wonder I'm cancelling Netflix...
Man you could have taken this entire plot and transposed it into any number of spy action flicks from the early 90s till now.
- Everyman gets thrust into some intrigue outside of his humdrum life- check
- Femme fatale/romantic interest who is in every way more competent but for whatever reason requires everyman's help. - double check
- Stolen microchip/microfiche/hard drive/USB drive contains secret spy list that would compromise entire spy network - check, check and wtf when are they going to update this trope? Everyone knows these days hackers will just steal this shit off the cloud and hack it into the darkwebz right? righttt?
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08-22-2024, 06:34 PM
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Can’t remember the last new movie I felt was good, Dune I guess buts it’s a remake
We recently watched Taxi Driver after listening to a podcast about it and I don’t really know if I like it or not lol but it’s like ok.. this is cinematography, there’s actually somthing to this movie
As opposed to new shit and like “new” storylines it’s all painful
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08-22-2024, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer Can’t remember the last new movie I felt was good, Dune I guess buts it’s a remake
We recently watched Taxi Driver after listening to a podcast about it and I don’t really know if I like it or not lol but it’s like ok.. this is cinematography, there’s actually somthing to this movie
As opposed to new shit and like “new” storylines it’s all painful | If you hadn't seen Taxi Driver yet, there are probably a lot of 70's and 80's classics you missed. Check them out! Here's a list
My wife is gone for the weekend, and I've been thinking of marathoning Godfather again for a while.
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08-23-2024, 07:48 AM
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Watched Pulp Fiction for the first time as an adult over the weekend. I may have seen clips of it before when I was younger but not all the way through.
10/10 I got why it received all the hype. Damn shame Samuel L Jackson didn't win an Oscar.
The dialogue was fucking hilarious, it's a straight up comedy at times.
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08-23-2024, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer Can’t remember the last new movie I felt was good, Dune I guess buts it’s a remake
We recently watched Taxi Driver after listening to a podcast about it and I don’t really know if I like it or not lol but it’s like ok.. this is cinematography, there’s actually somthing to this movie
As opposed to new shit and like “new” storylines it’s all painful | Fun fact. Robert Deniro being the method actor he is, took on the job as a taxi driver for a few months in New York prior to the film to get a better understanding of the life of a taxi driver, to immerse himself into the role.
It's rare to get that dedication to the craft like that anymore.
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08-23-2024, 11:14 AM
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Man to be able to watch Pulp Fiction again for the 1st time, I envy you. My GF hasn't seen the film and I've been meaning to have her sit and watch it with me.
If you liked that film, I'd recommend going through much of Quentin Tarantino's suite of movies, he's one of my favorite directors.
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08-23-2024, 12:58 PM
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Am I the only one who caught the line from 6793026 saying he's in charge of taking clients out for a movie night? How does a man with this discerning of tastes get put in charge of such a thing? lol
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08-23-2024, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mikemhg Man to be able to watch Pulp Fiction again for the 1st time, I envy you. My GF hasn't seen the film and I've been meaning to have her sit and watch it with me.
If you liked that film, I'd recommend going through much of Quentin Tarantino's suite of movies, he's one of my favorite directors. | Yeah, I knew of him but it wasn't until Kill Bill onwards that I got really invested and have Inglorious Basterds and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 4k Blu Ray. Since I watched Pulp Fiction I may go back to watch his older stuff. At some point in my 20's I did watch Reservoir Dogs and Jackie Brown but I don't remember much from them now. Should maybe also check out True Romance.
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08-23-2024, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 68style Am I the only one who caught the line from 6793026 saying he's in charge of taking clients out for a movie night? How does a man with this discerning of tastes get put in charge of such a thing? lol | Also what line of work encourages you to sit silently watching a film with a bunch of business colleagues for 2-3 hours? WTF?
At least at a strip club you can discuss deals in between the dancer changes
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08-24-2024, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 68style Am I the only one who caught the line from 6793026 saying he's in charge of taking clients out for a movie night? How does a man with this discerning of tastes get put in charge of such a thing? lol | If he took me out to one of his typical Red Tide - Eels Revenge 4 movies, I'd terminate any contract with him immediately 
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08-26-2024, 10:15 AM
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This was probably one of the top earner movies right now in 2024. It was pretty good as wife and i both enjoyed it. 200M budget with 1.65 B in revenue...
Totally forgot Amy Poehler was the lead (Joy); for $5M, i would too. Many didn't enjoy being offered $100k, so they bailed. Not that it really mattered because Mindy Kaling did Disgust but now it went over to Liza Lapira. The only person I really enjoyed Phyllis Smith (the office - Phyllis) shared the same feel so I'm glad she kept her role.
Hocky, great CGI, puberty, growing up without throwing in any heart throbs / dating / guys... it was about good old friendship so that was cool.
I did really enjoy the scenes of all crispy CGI - story flowed well and didn't relaly have any dry spots.
Will take my nephews and nieces to watch this in theatres. Might be bit complex for those who are still younger but all in all, still legit.
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08-26-2024, 10:18 AM
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The union.
Nothing worth mentioning at all, theonly reason why i thought it was cool was Halle Berry, Swordfish + james bond.. (oh wait.. there was catwomen) let's just say she still looks great for her age given she's 58. Nothing crazy to show like the previous movies but the tight dress looked very good on her.
Too bad Halle and J-lo have solid star presence just never got the right roles; then again, can they really act. (Halle was in Monster Ball though) LOL
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08-29-2024, 06:05 AM
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A heist movie that doesn't go the right way. It has it's moments as things go wrong; but then there is just no chemistry and character development between the characters.
Wife and I did enjoy the premise, just bad in execution.
The comedy wasn't real comedy and the heist really wasn't the best heist ever. I did enjoy watching this than The Union despite halle barry was in it.
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08-29-2024, 10:38 AM
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Your movie choices are seriously triggering me.
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