The Latest Movie You Watched Topic 2.0

[GodzillaDude]

Spider-Man (2000)- Wow I forgot how much I love this film. The acting is incredible and still probably the best I've seen in a comic book movie (this and Tom Jane). The story and character development is great as is the messages. It isn't PACKED with action but it has some and that some is good. I have a feeling the new Spidey movie won't even come close to this one. The new one coming out seems more focused on action, excitement and pure thrills instead of the heart, story and character development of the original. I love the original 2000 version I just watched though! Beats out all of the latest Marvel stuff for me (Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and even the Avengers). The new Marvel stuff lately just seems to lack that heart and emotion from films like Spider-Man (2000) and The Punisher (2004). I'll still see it though but doubt it will measure up to the McGuire series especially the first one.

[Tyler]

Spider-Man was released in '02. The new movie comes out ten years later ('12) which is kind of funny.

[wataru]

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) -
I like it. It's my 3rd favorite of the series (POTA, Escape, Conquest, Battle, Beneath). Caesar is like his father in so many ways but different in others. I wish more had been done with the Orangs in this movie though.
Personally: 4/5
Critically: 4/5

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) -
Movie seems to be trying hard to centralize itself around a plot. Humans? Ape City and Humans? Gorilla coup? It lacks alot in the drama and depth of the first 4 films but it has some interesting areas, like the Lawgiver and what I think is a new future from the one seen at the end of Beneat.
Personally: 3.5/5
Critically: 3/5

Superman vs The Elite (2012) -
Well DC, you flunked. The animation is a slightly evolved S:TAS with late 90s early 2000s characters. The voice work was great but you forced in the 'hardcore' cursing (Damn!) DC was knock for in the 80s and 90s are cutting edge over Marvel. But the animation just killed it. And the plot is barely above a 2 parter for S:TAS. I was hoping it would be a tie into Young Justice ....sad. GL:TAS and now this. DC is having a shit year in animation
Personally: 2/5
Critically: 2/5

[Sydney Aradi]

Spiderman 3 (2007)-

While not as good as Spidey 1 & 2 and it does have too many characters & subplots and some of the acting isn't great but it still can be enjoyable to watch on a lazy weekend

Score: 7.75/10

[o.supreme]

Superman vs The Elite (2012) -
Well DC, you flunked. The animation is a slightly evolved S:TAS with late 90s early 2000s characters. The voice work was great but you forced in the 'hardcore' cursing (Damn!) DC was knock for in the 80s and 90s are cutting edge over Marvel. But the animation just killed it. And the plot is barely above a 2 parter for S:TAS. I was hoping it would be a tie into Young Justice ....sad. GL:TAS and now this. DC is having a shit year in animation
Personally: 2/5
Critically: 2/5

While it wasn't great. I liked it better than Allstar Superman. Also while DC did provide the lackluster titles you mentioned above, we still have Young Justice, and JL: Doom was pretty good as well.

[wataru]

Superman vs The Elite (2012) -
Well DC, you flunked. The animation is a slightly evolved S:TAS with late 90s early 2000s characters. The voice work was great but you forced in the 'hardcore' cursing (Damn!) DC was knock for in the 80s and 90s are cutting edge over Marvel. But the animation just killed it. And the plot is barely above a 2 parter for S:TAS. I was hoping it would be a tie into Young Justice ....sad. GL:TAS and now this. DC is having a shit year in animation
Personally: 2/5
Critically: 2/5

While it wasn't great. I liked it better than Allstar Superman. Also while DC did provide the lackluster titles you mentioned above, we still have Young Justice, and JL: Doom was pretty good as well.

WHAT?! All-Star Superman is epic GOLD! It is the best Superman animated feature since Doomsday!

[o.supreme]

Sorry All-Star just seemd like a jumbled mess of different stories in 12 minuete intervals that never really went anywhere. You could have had the Opening and ending sequence (with the sun controlling computer thingy) all in one episode of S:TAS, and the randomness of the middle cut out. Also I know that animated movies cant be 100 % faithful to the source but Doomsday deviated too far. It seems in general Superman solo animated films haven't done well, which is sad considering he is one of my favorite comic book characters. I'm still dreaming of the 2+ hour animated epic which would be a fully fleshed out version of the Death/Return of Superman story arc, with Full Justice League & Reign of Supermen treatment. I will agree however that that character designs of Doomsday were MUCH MUCH better than the cartoony look of "Elite".

[Rody]

The Valley of Gwangi (1969)

This is a very fun movie. The plot is fairly simple, but it doesn't seem cliche; it certainly keeps you engaged. The characters are pretty well done, and they grow on you. The music is great, and of course Harryhausen's effects are a sight to behold. The film has its fair share of flaws here and there, but it has a definite re-watch value regardless.

7/10.

[wataru]

Sorry All-Star just seemd like a jumbled mess of different stories in 12 minuete intervals that never really went anywhere. You could have had the Opening and ending sequence (with the sun controlling computer thingy) all in one episode of S:TAS, and the randomness of the middle cut out. Also I know that animated movies cant be 100 % faithful to the source but Doomsday deviated too far. It seems in general Superman solo animated films haven't done well, which is sad considering he is one of my favorite comic book characters. I'm still dreaming of the 2+ hour animated epic which would be a fully fleshed out version of the Death/Return of Superman story arc, with Full Justice League & Reign of Supermen treatment. I will agree however that that character designs of Doomsday were MUCH MUCH better than the cartoony look of "Elite".

Have you read All-Star Superman? They cut ALOT out, like Bizarro Superman and the 2 Kryptonians that came to Earth when Superman was away from Earth.

[omgitsgodzilla]

Transmorphers (2007)

This is the Asylum's take on the first Bayformers movie. A few centuries after an invasion of alien robots all but wipes out humankind in 2014, the underground remains of human civilization are now threatened by robot forces closing in on their capital city. Their initial effort to secure an operational robot (part of a larger scheme that will allow them to shut down the entire robot army) fails, so they thaw out two radicals they'd previously cryogenically frozen as traitors, thinking them perfectly suited for the job. A small strike force is assembled and they head to the surface for the final confrontation with the mechanical invaders. This movie is pure schlock sci-fi, good for fans of such films and pretty much no one else. The acting is inconsistent, the CGI robots are passable at best (just don't watch the prequel if you thought these were bad), the semi-electronic music is decent, and the plot is cliched but executed better than some other films. Everyone is dressed in black leather and too much makeup, the kind of trashy future fashion you would expect from a film like this. The whole thing is very ersatz-Matrix, especially with how much the interiors look like Morpheus' ship. There's also a pretty cute married lesbian couple, if that's your thing (if only because the general was initially written as a guy and cast as a female at the last minute). It's decent, cheap, no-brains entertainment.

6/10

[wataru]

Aliens (1986) Special Edition -
I saw this on TV in 89 and I always wondered why the auto guns were cut. I dug it, alot. I especially liked the scene at the end where Hicks and Ripley stopped to tell each other their names. I can see why it was all edited though. The scenes did cut the tension alittle in a very tense situation.
Personally: 4.5/5
Critically: 4/5

[GodzillavsZilla]

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

It's a good movie. Always good to see all of the cartoon characters everyone grew up with all together in a movie. My favorite part is when Judge Doom revealed himself as a toon, it scared my little sister and I laughed. If you haven't watched it, give it a watch, it's for kids and adults, it's a good flick.

I give it a 4.3/5.

[GodzillaDude]

Spider-Man 2
I love the Maguire/Raimi series. Still don't think the Garfield movie will top any of it.

[ghidorasauras]

Gamera vs barugon
7/10 why? because Gamera!

[Destroyer]

Finally saw Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.
http://destroyers-editorialsandreviews. ... eview.html

It really wasn't that bad, I don't get all the hate. It was truly a fun 'ride.'

[tymon]

Just got my first ever exposure to Star Trek when I watched the JJ Abrams reboot yesterday. Gotta say I really enjoyed it..the story was a bit cliche, but very well executed. Very good actors portraying Kirk and Spock...likeable characters all around (and WOW Spock's girlfriend is freaking hot..). Looking forward to seeing the sequel in theaters next year. 4/5

[wataru]

Finally saw Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.
http://destroyers-editorialsandreviews. ... eview.html

It really wasn't that bad, I don't get all the hate. It was truly a fun 'ride.'

Crap story, mostly crap characters. Edris Ilba was stellar. Nick just wanted a paycheck.

GR2 did everything GR1 did wrong. GR1 had the characters. GR2 had the effects and fights. Someone needs to take GR1 and GR2 and edit ALL the fight scenes out of GR1 and edit in the GR2 fights.

Last night I watched:
City of Ember (2008)
2nd viewing. Saw it streamed from Netflix back in 2009. I really dig the film. Murray phones it in, but Robins really tries. The movie never really gets off the ground really in terms of excitement or immersion, but it's fun to watch. I could definitely see a video game coming from this. Like an RPG-Puzzle-QTE game.
Personally: 3.5/5
Critically: 2/5

Alien Resurrection (1997) Theatrical Cut
I havent seen this in it's entirety in awhile and since Im determined to watch all the Aliens/Predators/AVP films this week and next, I did. I still really enjoy it. I put the crew of the Betty up there with the Space Marines from Aliens (1986). While the story is weaker then Alien or Aliens, it's better then Alien3 and the characters are better. And it has Ron Perlman. The movie is weak. Id rather watch it over AVP and AVP:R.
Personally: 4.5/5
Critically: 1.5/5

[GodzillaDude]

Safe House...Washington did a decent job acting wise in this movie (although I think he is overrated as an actor), but Reynolds impressed me more in this one. Good acting but what held the movie back was the complex yet predictable plot.

[Llante]

Enemy At the Gates (2001)

Plot: A Russian sniper enters into a rivalry with a German sniper at the Battle for Stalingrad.

Review: Well, first of all, I love war epics; so this was right up my alley. But, I also love how it potrayed one of my favorite battles as an epic, hopeless struggle with much loss along the way. I think that all of the actors did decent jobs and that there wasn't anything terrible about the movie. Oh, and the scenes where the snipers are facing off are priceless. Also notable was the protagonist's entrance into Stalingrad and his first show of skills.

5/5

Batman Begins (2005)

Plot: Batman... begins.

Review: Now, although I liked Dark Knight better because of the Joker, this film had great acting, amazing visual effects, and an above-par script. However, the best quality of the film is that it did such a good job at reinventing one of the greatest comic book characters.

5/5

[wataru]

Enemy At the Gates (2001)

Plot: A Russian sniper enters into a rivalry with a German sniper at the Battle for Stalingrad.

Review: Well, first of all, I love war epics; so this was right up my alley. But, I also love how it potrayed one of my favorite battles as an epic, hopeless struggle with much loss along the way. I think that all of the actors did decent jobs and that there wasn't anything terrible about the movie. Oh, and the scenes where the snipers are facing off are priceless. Also notable was the protagonist's entrance into Stalingrad and his first show of skills.

5/5
5

^^ none of that matters because Ron Perlman is in it!