Gyp Rosetti
Banned
Just downloaded Netflix on my Wii Kicky. Watching my first movie on there now.
What's The Last Movie You’ve Seen?
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Stickler
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The China Syndrome.
Jack Lemmon should not be smiling on that cover. At one point in the movie, Grand Egghead explains the China syndrome, saying this: "And then it would melt through the bottom of the reactor, down through the earth, and keep going. Theoretically it would go all the way to China."
"You idiot!" I shouted at my television. "It would not go all the way to China. Gravity doesn't work that way. You call yourself a physicist?! Who wrote this screenplay!?"
Except for that one line, though, I found it to be an excellent movie.
Jack Lemmon should not be smiling on that cover. At one point in the movie, Grand Egghead explains the China syndrome, saying this: "And then it would melt through the bottom of the reactor, down through the earth, and keep going. Theoretically it would go all the way to China."
"You idiot!" I shouted at my television. "It would not go all the way to China. Gravity doesn't work that way. You call yourself a physicist?! Who wrote this screenplay!?"
Except for that one line, though, I found it to be an excellent movie.
Loved it.
Especially wonderful considering the level to which death as a subject is taboo in Japanese culture. Couldn't have been handled with more grace and dignity.
Oh, and it's on Netflix Watch Instantly.
Archie Moses
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Watched this last night. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was, but it was bad. A few funny 1 liners though.
dantheman
Member
I'm watching Solitary Man tonight and 51 Birch Street is coming in the mail tomorrow.
I watched Bigger, Stronger, Faster this weekend and found it interesting. I also watched a documentary titled Babies. The film follows the first year and a half of four babies, from the U.S., Mongolia, Africa, and Japan, I believe. Pretty interesting, but without any dialogue, I got bored within the first hour.
I watched Bigger, Stronger, Faster this weekend and found it interesting. I also watched a documentary titled Babies. The film follows the first year and a half of four babies, from the U.S., Mongolia, Africa, and Japan, I believe. Pretty interesting, but without any dialogue, I got bored within the first hour.
I refused to go to this movie with the Madame. It was a guaranteed ovary rumbler. Glad to hear I didn't miss much.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
I like this a lot. I had a few minor problems with it but overall, very good.
The China Syndrome.
Jack Lemmon should not be smiling on that cover. At one point in the movie, Grand Egghead explains the China syndrome, saying this: "And then it would melt through the bottom of the reactor, down through the earth, and keep going. Theoretically it would go all the way to China."
"You idiot!" I shouted at my television. "It would not go all the way to China. Gravity doesn't work that way. You call yourself a physicist?! Who wrote this screenplay!?"
Except for that one line, though, I found it to be an excellent movie.
This movie had the best timing for a release ever as it opened a couple weeks before the Three Mile Island accident.
I like this a lot. I had a few minor problems with it but overall, very good.
Yeah, I saw it this year...I thought it was pretty good too. What were the minor problems?
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
If I'm being honest, I forget. They were early on, maybe 30 minutes in or so. They must have been pretty minor if I can't remember them.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
Good flick.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
Just started it. Weaver, Hurt, Plummer, Freeman, Woods
Ben Affleck's self-regard > Actual writing and directing abilities.
Seriously, the first robbery scene was fantastic. The film slowly falls apart from that point on.
But seriously, next time I want to watch a bank-heist I'll stick with the classics:
Directed by Ted Mosby of HIMYM...great movie, highly recommended
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
Ben Affleck's self-regard > Actual writing and directing abilities.
Seriously, the first robbery scene was fantastic. The film slowly falls apart from that point on.
But seriously, next time I want to watch a bank-heist I'll stick with the classics:
Did you watch the Blu-Ray version? It's evidently much better and truer to what Affleck wanted. Much of the character development and substance was supposedly stripped from the theatrical release as the studio wanted it under 2 hours 10 minutes.
Yes, I watched the Blu-Ray version. That actually makes my inequality stronger as most of that stuff REALLY dragged the film down.
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
Interesting. Was the attempt at character development thin? I love Mad Men but thought Hamm was mediocre at best. And that Rebecca chick was good but I don't know, again, it all felt thin to me. Renner was awesome though. Couldn't take your eyes off him.
gregbroncs
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I watched Dinner for schmucks last night.
I must say, I'm going to punch my brother for suggesting I watch this POS movie.
I must say, I'm going to punch my brother for suggesting I watch this POS movie.