Movie thread

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I thought Star Trek - into darkness was great.

I'm sure the purists will find something to whine about, but for entertainment, character development, and special effects it did not dissapoint!

I did have a super nerd woman sitting behind me that laughed a bit too long at some humorous references, but overall it was very enjoyable.

 

[rktman]

I saw, "ST, into darkness" also. It was OK, not nearly as good as the first JJ Abrams reboot.

(spoiler : the role reversal at the end was a bit too cheezy).

I also saw Iron Man 3, again just OK. Something was missing and I hope they don't do anymore.

I'm starting to feel old, since there are no original story lines being developed, just a rehash or mixing of the same old stories.

 

[Road Guy]

We saw Django last not, weird but pretty good, about 30 minutes too long though...

 

[envirotex]

Tex Jr. got 10 points extra credit in English for seeing Gatsby, so we all went. It wasn't as bad as the critics said. Mini-Tex did not like the ending...he thought Fitzgerald should have written a happily ever after ending, surprised Hollywood didn't make it so...

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

Saw STID yesterday. Great effects, fast paced action, lots of fun moments. Terrible, re-hashed plot. No character development.

 

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lol

 

[jeb6294]

I think I already heard the answer before, but are the new Star Trek and/or Iron Man movies kid friendly at all, like 7-yo kid friendly? I'd like to see them but the wife has no interest in seeing either one of them. Emmett likes going to movies and would like action type movies but I wasn't sure if either one of those would be a little too much for him.

 

[rktman]

Both were fine for my 12 y.o. and we're a conservative family. Violence in the fight scenes might be the only issue.

 

[Supe]

Wreck it Ralph - had its moments, didn't regret sitting through it with Junior. Not a bad kid flick.

Argo - I can't stand Ben Whofleck, but not a bad movie. Ending was reasonably suspenseful, worth the $1.60 at Redbox.

 

[knight1fox3]

Saw Hangover 3 this weekend. Meh. I still say the 1st one was best.

 

[envirotex]

Exit through the Gift Shop...

Interesting, especially when you parallel the artists with talented scientists. The truly talented ones aren't in it for the fame and glory, the less talented ones typically show up at the end and take the credit (and make the money).

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Argo - I can't stand Ben Whofleck, but not a bad movie. Ending was reasonably suspenseful, worth the $1.60 at Redbox.

i agree. I really didn't expect to like this at all, but it was quite enjoyable.

Hesher - Kinda funny seeing the kid from third rock as a bada$$. He's actually a pretty decent actor (great in Looper, BTW) and this was a decent, if odd, movie.

 

[envirotex]

The movie Looper has been the subject of much theoretical discussion at the Tex house...

 

[willsee]

Saw Hangover 3 this weekend. Meh. I still say the 1st one was best.

Yup

I knew it wouldn't be great going into it and wasn't disappointed.

I still watch the first one if it's on TV and I'm flipping channels.

 

[YMZ PE]

I'm just hoping no one in the audience is dressed like a Klingon.

Saw Star Trek: Into Darkness in Imax 3D. Loved it. I like the new Klingon design, so boy was I glad I didn't wear my old-school Klingon outfit.

 

[Lumber Jim]

EPIC was less than epic but pretty good nonetheless.

 

[Road Guy]

I had to see it, but hangover 3... Don't waste your money..... The ending scene after the credits was funnier than the entire movie...

So which of the summer blockbusters will deliver?

This is the end? I've got a feeling we have seen all the good stuff in the commercials..

The Millers.. Looks pretty decent!

Well see....

 

[Supe]

I had to see it, but hangover 3... Don't waste your money..... The ending scene after the credits was funnier than the entire movie...

So which of the summer blockbusters will deliver?

This is the end? I've got a feeling we have seen all the good stuff in the commercials..

The Millers.. Looks pretty decent!

Well see....

"Rush". Ron Howard is directing, all about the F1 rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda. My understanding is that it was one of the most expensive movies ever to insure, based on the appearance of so many original F1 cars.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^I'd like for that one to succeed, but I think it's going to be a flop.

 

[Supe]

Well, they'll at least have a damn good opening day, since every guy who's ever followed F1 will be there. The guy who do the F1 commentary on NBC got to go to an early screening of it, and said it was very well done, and that the actors did an astonishingly good job of capturing the personalities of their real life counterparts.