Movies you've seen recently and have enjoyed?

[Stevenson]

Barbie rocked!

 

[bigbailes]

Been to a few movies this summer and since I use this place as a time filler at work and today is the first day back to school, so I come back to S2.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny- The first 45 minutes or so are get nostalgia of what Indy movies were with the original three. Probably one too many car chase scenes and about 20 minutes too long but overall a worthy closing chapter to the saga and much better than Crystal Skull. 7/10

Sound of Freedom- was hard to get a ticket to this one and figured the theater would be full of empty seats but it was packed. Heavy story and very important to watch as this stuff is happening every day, even more so down here on the border. 7.5/10

Barbie- It was fine and honestly thought Ryan Gosling stole the movie, though Margot Robbie is very good in it as well. Very preachy and I understand I'm not the target demo but will never watch this movie again. 6/10

Oppenheimer- Nolan continues to be a master filmmaker and don't be scarred off by the 3 hour runtime, it actually moves really quick, especially the first two hours. Overall it's been by far the best movie I've seen this summer. 8.5/10

 

[Kano John]

Just watched Big George Foreman. All about the ups and downs of his life and boxing career. Good performance by Forest Whitaker as Foreman's trainer and mentor. Reminded me of the great heavy weight boxing matches of the 70's with Foreman, Frazier, Ali. Also reminded me of how obnoxious Howard Cosell was.

 

[riverman]

Just watched Big George Foreman. All about the ups and downs of his life and boxing career. Good performance by Forest Whitaker as Foreman's trainer and mentor. Reminded me of the great heavy weight boxing matches of the 70's with Foreman, Frazier, Ali. Also reminded me of how obnoxious Howard Cosell was.

I just watched it and thought it was great!

 

[bigbailes]

Killers of the Flower Moon- Yes it's long ... 3 1/2 hours long but as with just about every Marty movie, it's really well done. I knew a little about the story going into it but definitely made me want to read the book now. For a film with Leo and Bobby in it, crazy that a basically unknown actress steals the show with every scene she is in as Lily Gladstone should be up for all the major awards. The last hour or so really started to drag but some good cameos in there. 8.5/10

The Killer- Another one that supposedly will be up for awards as David Fincher focuses on an assassin and a job that goes wrong and the fall out from it all. Michael Fassbender does an excellent job in the lead role but the pacing is weird, as the pacing tends to be with Fincher. Really enjoyed this one as well and wouldn't be surprised to see Fassbender or Fincher up for some awards, especially with the SAG strike pushing other movies to later in 2024 and outside the awards window. 8/10

And a couple of new watches for Halloween of oldies:
Nightmare on Elm Street- I'd never sat down and watched the original all the way through start to finish. I knew most of the kills and lines already along with Depp being sucked into the bed, but needed to go start to finish on it. Was fun and campy all at the same time, even if you know the sequels are going to get more and more over the top. Loved and hated the ending with her getting into the car and the convertible top in the color of Freddy's sweater, but then the mom (aka department store mannequin) getting sucked through the door was dumb. 7/10

Hocus Pocus- Another one from the childhood that me and the wife had never seen and she really wanted to watch. It wasn't bad, probably better than I was expecting and I can see why some of my friends a little younger than me had a big crush on SJP (though I'd take her from Honeymoon in Vegas). Fun story, decent acting from the witches and a good 95 minutes of background action that you don't have to pay super close attention to. 6.5/10

 

[robson]

The killer was really nice from the point he missed and I realised it is actually a comedy.

 

[riverman]

Downsizing with Matt Damon was great, just watched it. Also enjoyed the last Indiana Jones movie but it wasn't one of the best...just still a fun ride.

 

[julius]

I watched Next Goal Wins and it was surprisingly good. Kinda glad that Magneto found something to do in his off time.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I watched Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple TV) last week and really liked it.

 

[bigbailes]

Downsizing with Matt Damon was great, just watched it. Also enjoyed the last Indiana Jones movie but it wasn't one of the best...just still a fun ride.

Watched Alexander Payne's latest movie ... THE HOLDOVERS ... this weekend and as usual another great Paul Giamatti performance while the young kid does a really good job opposite him. Not sure it's exactly a best picture type of movie (though it did get a nom) but felt like a throwback type of film, and not just because it's set in the early 70s, that doesn't get made often these days. I liked it but will probably never watch it again. 8/10

 

[Kano John]

I watched Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple TV) last week and really liked it.

I enjoyed this as well. Never been a Decr

I watched Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple TV) last week and really liked it.

Yes I thought it was good as well. I've never been a DiCapio fan but I thought he played his part well.

 

[riverman]

Watched Alexander Payne's latest movie ... THE HOLDOVERS ... this weekend and as usual another great Paul Giamatti performance while the young kid does a really good job opposite him. Not sure it's exactly a best picture type of movie (though it did get a nom) but felt like a throwback type of film, and not just because it's set in the early 70s, that doesn't get made often these days. I liked it but will probably never watch it again. 8/10

Paul Giamatti just never makes bad movies. I think he's one of the greatest actors of our time.

 

[Kano John]

I watched A Million Miles Away last night. When I saw the preview several months ago I didn't think it would be very good but it turned out to be a pretty good show based on a true story. It brought back memories of space flight events of the past.

 

[crandc]

Another oldie I finally got around to seeing, Twelve Angry Men. Definitely recommend.

 

[riverman]

I watched Eric with Benedict Cumberbatch in a rare role and thought it was a great un-Hollywood type movie. Quirky and brilliantly acted.

 

[crandc]

Saw three old black & white movies this weekend. All with great acting and all disturbing.
The Children's Hour, Audrey Hepburn and Shirley Maclaine, vicious rumor and prejudice destroy the lives of two young teachers.
Suddenly, Last Summer, Katherine Hepburn as wealthy woman seeking to cover up family scandal by destroying her niece's (Elizabeth Taylor) mind.
In a Quiet Place, effect of being falsely accused on screenwriter played by Humphrey Bogart.

 

[bulls_with_booz]

Iron Claw. Thought it was great. I had to accept some tweaks to the true story (they merge a Von Erich brother) but once I was beyond that, it's a special performance by Zac Efron. I saw him in the overlooked Gold recently prior to this and he turned in a good performance there. If you look at him in the Iron Claw, and you're familiar with the brothers, you would assume that he's playing Kerry, based on his physique alone. By the end it became clear why they put that emotional weight on Zac and let Jeremy Allen White be the wild one. That being said, they picked the wrong guy to pretend to be Ric Flair in this movie man, he sucks ass. It's so jarring too after they briefly reanimate Harley Race in a prior scene. Other than those minor flaws it's one of the best films I've seen this decade.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Finally watched the entire Godfather trilogy (I watched the Coda version of III). It was really good! Three was a lot better than I expected it to be

 

[SheedSoNasty]

I watched A Million Miles Away last night. When I saw the preview several months ago I didn't think it would be very good but it turned out to be a pretty good show based on a true story. It brought back memories of space flight events of the past.

Did you know that the real Jose Hernandez made a cameo toward the end? Great movie.

 

[bigbailes]

Iron Claw. Thought it was great. I had to accept some tweaks to the true story (they merge a Von Erich brother) but once I was beyond that, it's a special performance by Zac Efron. I saw him in the overlooked Gold recently prior to this and he turned in a good performance there. If you look at him in the Iron Claw, and you're familiar with the brothers, you would assume that he's playing Kerry, based on his physique alone. By the end it became clear why they put that emotional weight on Zac and let Jeremy Allen White be the wild one. That being said, they picked the wrong guy to pretend to be Ric Flair in this movie man, he sucks ass. It's so jarring too after they briefly reanimate Harley Race in a prior scene. Other than those minor flaws it's one of the best films I've seen this decade.

I remember literally laughing out loud at that portrayal of Flair, it was SOOOOOO bad! Overall though I'd agree with you, it was a really good movie and Efron I thought should have gotten more love for the role. I know it's hard to break out of the type casting his career started with but he was very effective.

 

[bigbailes]

Finally watched the entire Godfather trilogy (I watched the Coda version of III). It was really good! Three was a lot better than I expected it to be

It's the greatest film trilogy for a reason! A few years ago our local Alamo Drafthouse was showing Part 1 and I got the wife to go with me, she'd never seen the original and it was good enough to get her to go to Part 2 as well and then they had Part 3 and she decided to just finish the series on the big screen (of course the margaritas helped as well). One and Two are masterpieces, Three is a good flick but just could never live up to the exceptions that got tossed on it. Not having Duval I think really hurt it, along with Sophia as the daughter was just brutal. That said it's become an underrated movie in my book.

 

[crandc]

Another oldie. Watched Taxi Driver. Controversial casting then 12 year old Jodie Foster as 12 year old prostitute.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Just watched "Young Woman and the Sea" on Disney+ a few days ago. I enjoyed it immensely, but I've always loved the stereotypical underdog-overcoming-adversity sports triumph movie.

 

[bigbailes]

Movies we've seen recently ...
Maxxxine- was pretty good little suspense/horror flick with 80s feel, right up until the last 15 minutes where things went off the rails. Not bad but not sure I'll ever watch again. 6.7/10
Trap- M. Night knows how to make a badass trailer but his movies just haven't hit consistently. Loved the premise for this one and first 60% is good, the final 40% of the movie things get weird and everyone starts making really bad decisions. 6.2/10
Longlegs- this is one of the more divisive movies of late with Nic Cage playing a very creepy character. Set in Oregon it's another good little suspense movie and this one had me for 90% of the movie until the end, but still an interesting watch 7.9/10
Twisters- I actually liked this one more than the original that I went back and watched before seeing the sequel. It's got some great set pieces (though nothing quite like the drive-in from the OG) and I thought had a better story, plus I find Glen Powell to be very likable in his movies. 7.5/10

 

[Kano John]

Camera - on Amazon about a young boy, his camera and kind old man. Very touching and I give it 5 stars!

 

[PDXFonz]

Anyone ever seen the movie “City of God” about a kid growing up in the slums of Brazil surrounded by gangs and violence, aspiring to be a photographer.

I haven’t watched it recently(I haven’t watched any movies in a long I time), but I do own it, and it’s a great movie.

It’s top 100 on imdbs top 250 list. If I haven’t said it already I think the IMDB top 250 is the quintessential “top movies” list. I’ve never seen something on the top 250 I don’t feel is deserving, or at least arguably so.

Shawshank Redemption is #1

 

[bigbailes]

Anyone ever seen the movie “City of God” about a kid growing up in the slums of Brazil surrounded by gangs and violence, aspiring to be a photographer.

I haven’t watched it recently(I haven’t watched any movies in a long I time), but I do own it, and it’s a great movie.

It’s top 100 on imdbs top 250 list. If I haven’t said it already I think the IMDB top 250 is the quintessential “top movies” list. I’ve never seen something on the top 250 I don’t feel is deserving, or at least arguably so.

Shawshank Redemption is #1

It's a fun list but Shawshank being #1 is a joke, that said it is a good jumping off point for people looking for the best of the best.

 

[PDXFonz]

It's a fun list but Shawshank being #1 is a joke, that said it is a good jumping off point for people looking for the best of the best.

What would you say is the best, and would you put Shawshank in top 5, top 10?

For me it is definitely top 5 well written/well produced.

FWIW my “favorite” movies wouldn’t necessarily make that list, but some have.

 

[bigbailes]

What would you say is the best, and would you put Shawshank in top 5, top 10?

For me it is definitely top 5 well written/well produced.

FWIW my “favorite” movies wouldn’t necessarily make that list, but some have.

I think Shawshank is a wildly overrated movie personally and it was pushed up by a bunch of people that just wanted to see The Godfather not at number one. As you mentioned, it's so tough because am I ranking the movies I think are the 'best' or the ones I like to rewatch the most or a combo of both. Overall I'd say Shawshank in the combo list is around 30th but that's just me.

 

[Phatguysrule]

I think Shawshank is a wildly overrated movie personally and it was pushed up by a bunch of people that just wanted to see The Godfather not at number one. As you mentioned, it's so tough because am I ranking the movies I think are the 'best' or the ones I like to rewatch the most or a combo of both. Overall I'd say Shawshank in the combo list is around 30th but that's just me.

Wow. I've never seen a movie I like more than Shawshank. When I think of the best, it always starts with Shawshank.