Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted October 2, 2017 Minority Report (2002) - First viewing; pretty good. Jurassic Park (1993) - Millionth viewing; still good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted October 6, 2017 A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) - First viewing; it was freaking devastating. My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - Got the 90s VHS English dub working for the first time in years; not the best voice acting, but massive nostalgia attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 The Way Back (2010) - Sometimes engaging WWII-based survival story with serious pacing issues. My Life as a Zucchini (2016) - Eye-opening claymation French film about a group of orphans with abusive pasts and the bonds that they share. Edward Scissorhands (1990) - I'm not sure why I wanted to rent this one since I'm not a fan of Tim Burton; needless to say, it didn't win me over to his weirdness. Before Sunrise (1995) - I heard it was one of the greatest romance movies; it was...alright. Beauty and the Beast (1991) - Certainly the best of the Disney Renaissance; not my favorite Disney movie though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizabeth09 105 Report post Posted October 21, 2017 Crown for Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) - Best popcorn movie in recent years (since The Avengers). The Peanuts Movie (2015) - First time since I saw it in theaters; made me realize how much of an empty nostalgia trip it is. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - It's impressive, but I'm not a big fan of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Paul 196 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 Sister Act Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seven77 1,061 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Not A Mallard said: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) - Best popcorn movie in recent years (since The Avengers). The Peanuts Movie (2015) - First time since I saw it in theaters; made me realize how much of an empty nostalgia trip it is. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - It's impressive, but I'm not a big fan of it. Interesting… for some reason I thought you really liked Raiders. Just curious, why are you not a big fan of it? And why did you think that The Peanuts Movie was empty? I thought it was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Seven77 said: Interesting… for some reason I thought you really liked Raiders. Just curious, why are you not a big fan of it? And why did you think that The Peanuts Movie was empty? I thought it was great. Raiders... The action scenes and stunts are fantastic, but the story feels anti-climactic, the gore of the climax comes out of nowhere, and I'm not sure whether I can root for a romance that has an unhealthy past (an adult man courting a teenage girl). The Peanuts Movie... I loved it when I saw it in theaters. Watching it now, it still has a heartwarming story, but it doesn't get there until the second half; until then, its constant references to past Peanuts media made the whole thing feel like a by Peanuts fans, for Peanuts fans cash-in. I bought into the nostalgia last time; by now, perhaps I've grown tired of franchises cashing in on nostalgia for themselves and longing for something new from Hollywood. Edited October 26, 2017 by Not A Mallard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Paul 196 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 young Frankenstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted November 7, 2017 Donnie Darko (2001) - ...Huh? The Rocketeer (1991) - Some viewings the story feels lacking, and other viewings it hits the spot; its musical score is always one of my all-time favorites though. Chariots of Fire (1981) - Pretty good; not sure what else to say about it. Field of Dreams (1989) - It's manipulative, schmaltzy, and theologically a mess, but its final moments sure managed to put a lump in my throat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted November 7, 2017 11 hours ago, Not A Mallard said: Field of Dreams (1989) - It's manipulative, schmaltzy, and theologically a mess, but its final moments sure managed to put a lump in my throat. Just read this article; I may rethink the "theologically a mess" part https://georgiabulletin.org/commentary/2017/05/field-dreams-shines-light-faith/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truthfinder 1,357 Report post Posted November 7, 2017 It Happens Every Thursday 1953 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Era Might 1,559 Report post Posted November 7, 2017 "Che" - Two part biopic about the Cuban revolution and Benicio Del Toro as Che Guevara. Pretty good, still have to watch part 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 Thor: Ragnarok (2017) - It was a Marvel movie; expectedly fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Era Might 1,559 Report post Posted November 12, 2017 "The Chase" -- Another Robert Redford movie with Marlon Brand as a proud sheriff chasing a convict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) - aka, revenge of the Battle Front II & action figure-shopping nostalgia (I remember being convinced until the movie was released that General Grievous was a good guy because his action figure had a blue lightsaber). Edited November 13, 2017 by Not A Mallard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted November 14, 2017 Murder on the Orient Express (2017) - Blech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
little2add 510 Report post Posted November 21, 2017 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 1954 G Rated G Set on a ranch in the Oregon Territory, this rousing musical tells the story of Adam (Howard Keel) and his six unruly brothers. Adam marries Milly (Jane Powell), who's appalled by the motley crew and takes it upon herself to tame them. Longing to become husbands like their brother, the boys go into town and kidnap six women for themselves. The boys eventually marry the six hostages via a shotgun wedding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not A Mallard 888 Report post Posted November 22, 2017 Justice League (2017) - Another generic, disposably entertaining superhero movie. Sunset Boulevard (1950) - First viewing; fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
little2add 510 Report post Posted November 26, 2017 Die Hard, 1988 best Christmas movie ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
