What films did you watch today? V2

[travisbickle]

Originally Posted by ReptilianPig

Hmmm I didn't notice a voiceover. I have two DVD versions I haven't watched but own a VHS of the uncut Secret Life.

I have the new Intervision DVD and there's a voice over narration from beginning to end.

He was detached and alienated. He was a drunk that worshiped Satan [or the darkside of the occult. He was building a shrine in his apt where carcasses rotted]. He drilled holes in peoples' heads. Laughing and taunting the deaf dude doesn't seem out-of-character for such a person.

Obviously, Dahmer was no angel. I know that. What bothered me was that it conflicts with the voiceover. And from all of the interviews with him that i've heard, he had to drink just so he could do what he was doing. He said in interviews that he couldn't cut up a dead body sober. I don't think he was someone like Bundy, who truly enjoyed what he was doing. Still, he's an evil motherfucker non the less, of course.

[Daenerys]

I just finished watching Megan is Missing. The movie is pretty bad, the acting is bad, the casting of 40 year old men to play teenagers is laughable until you get to the last 20 minutes. There are still images meant to shock you and hold your attention to "Shit just got real" Those images are hard to look at. I suggest watching it.

[ReptilianPig]

Originally Posted by travisbickle

I have the new Intervision DVD and there's a voice over narration from beginning to end.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? That's the r1 version I have. Oh you mean the fact that he narrated during the film. GOTCHA NOW. I thought you meant it was dubbed. Yeah, I'm not fond of that shit either, and to tell you the truth, I'm a SK buff from age 15+, so nostalgia mixed in with high expectations interfered prolly. Still... That was no Dahmer in Dahmer 2002 :P

[CountOrlok]

Kissed (1996)
Batman Returns (1992)
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

EDIT: Halloween (1978 )

[Mogwai]

The Dictator.
Like every other Sasha Baron Cohen feature film it was shit. He used to be funny as Ali G but ever since he has this preoccupation with attacking jewry in the name of 'satire' and generally being a hack. It was better than Bruno and not as good as Borat, which puts it in the category of a turd that's not quite as smelly as another turd.
3/10

[The Geek]

V/H/S (2012)

This was my most anticipated film for the reminder of the year based on the fantastic trailer.

Movie wasn't as awesome as the trailer but still an entertaining and solid anthology/ found footage flick.

The wrap around story isn't as engaging as it should have been and some explainations on WTF is going on in some of the stories would have been appreciated but it still delivered lots of gore and nudity and some truly freaky and scary moments.

Favorite story is the Skype one.

8/10

[Heathen]

Never Cry Werewolf -- 5.5/10; I finally finished watching this and thought the second half was rather decent. The werewolf design was good and the acting passable. Unfortunately, the quick cuts ruined much of the atmosphere.

[Heretic]

Batman Returns - Sillyness, and absurd character origins aside, this is actually pretty good. I think the internet made me hate it. I hadn't seen this flick in around six years, and found myself enjoying it, despite it's many significant flaws. Visually, it's outstanding. Gotham in winter time has never been so realized(although, I have yet to see TDKR). Not to mention the amazing set-peices that only Tim Burton can deliver.

There is some stupid shit, no doubt. Mainly Catwoman's zombie-like origin, and Penguin's far-reaching claim to power, or his mechanical manipulation over simple penguins. Max Shreck seems to only appear when it's convenient as well, but I digress. It's a damn enjoyable romp through Gotham City nontheless. I also like how they make fun of the original Batman movie's main shortcoming, in having Vicki Vale discover who Batman is, in his Batcave no less. I also liked the relationship between Kyle and Wayne. Sure, it's nothing special, but at least it's there. The nods that Nolan made to this franchise are also more prevalent, like the batmobile getting damaged into a batpod-like vehicle. Well, I guess that's the only one, but still, very cool.

I used to think Batman Forever was one of my "guilty pleasures", but that movie gets more and more forgettable with each viewing. This flick left me with a better taste in my mouth, and I have to say I really liked it.

8/10

[The Revelator]

Originally Posted by MovieGeek

V/H/S (2012)

This was my most anticipated film for the reminder of the year based on the fantastic trailer.

Movie wasn't as awesome as the trailer but still an entertaining and solid anthology/ found footage flick.

The wrap around story isn't as engaging as it should have been and some explainations on WTF is going on in some of the stories would have been appreciated but it still delivered lots of gore and nudity and some truly freaky and scary moments.

Favorite story is the Skype one.

8/10

Good to read a positive review!

I have a copy as well but I'm waiting until Saturday night to watch it. Im having some people over for a apartment warming bash and V/H/S is in the line up.

[Mayday]

Recent viewings:

The Ghost Writer - I kept getting interrupted, so may have to view again, but from what I could make out it was ok - 6/10
Grimm Love - wasn't incompetent filmmaking, but did nothing for me - 2/10
The Great American Snuff Film - was incompetent filmmaking - 2/10
Crazy People - a late '80s classic - 9/10