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[Beauregard]

I saw the Lemony Snicket movie, and man was i really angry about it. When you want to make a movie bassed on a book, you gotta follow the story line. I mean, the costumes and such were amazing, but the story was very very messed up. I was very dissapointed, enough to write to the director and complain to him. Kinda of like the episode on south park where they go to Mel Gibson's house about the "passion of the christ" movie wanting their 18 dollars back xD

ok, enough of me :00

Oooh. Bother.

But, is it funny? I mean, I wlready gues that Cound Olaf will ruin it, but other than that?

 

[JaniceFerSure]

Anyone going to see the Bill Murray movie Aquatic Life...?

 

[McFraggle]

It looks like it could be entertaining.

 

[JaniceFerSure]

It'll be a change of pace from the Hollywood flicks that came out this year.

 

[ryhoyarbie]

Movie update, and I got a lot of em I saw....

Meet the Fockers: From the successful movie of Meet the Parents, we get a sequel where the Byrnes's meet Ben Stiller's (Gaylord Focker) parents played by Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand. Although this is a you either love it or hate it movie, I liked it. I thought it was a funny sequel. I thought Hoffman and Streisand were halarious (although I don't care that much for Streisand. No offense.) although the Fockers were a couple of oddballs, I liked the fact that they loved their son very much and were quick to point out that Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) was a grouch who seemed to hate everything about the Fockers. I'm still not convinced that he even likes Greg. However, I enjoyed the movie and so did my parents, whom I saw the movie with. 3 out of 4 stars

Lemony Snicket's A Serious of Unfortunate Events: I saw this movie yesterday with a relative that wanted to see the movie. I really did not know what to expect from this movie since I'm to old to read the books. However, I thought this was very unique, like watching a Tim Burton film. Jim Carrey delievers his regualr memorable performances playing three different characters, well two characters are disguises. I also thought the two eldest kids were also great, trying to escape Count Olaf (Carrey). It was also good to see Meryl Streep (who is 55 and still a babe!) and even Dustin Hoffman shows up with a cameo appearance. Great movie to watch. I'm also looking foward to a sequel.) 3 out of 4 stars.

The Aviator: The Avaitor is about the billioniare Howard Hughs and his life in the 30's and 40's. Leonardo DiCaprio (who playes Hughes) gives a great performance as a man who is full of ideas on airplanes, which helped to spawn a lot of the airplanes we see and travel in today.) It also shows the problems (illness) that Hughes had, which I don't know what he had but nevertheless shows the illness a lot in the movie. Another great performance was from Kate Blanchett who played the quirky Katherine Hepburn. (I wouldn't be surprised if she got an oscar nonimation for the role.) Also, another thing I enjoyed was the music of the era, which is big band type jazz. The whole 30's and 40's style in the movie looked great. 3 out of 4 stars

Beyond the Sea: The last movie I saw, which was today with my dad. Kevin Spacey helped write, produce, direct, and stars as Bobby Darin, who made a lot of popular music like Splish Splash, Dream lover, and other memorable songs. Spacey showcases Darin as a man on a mission: to entertain people and to become bigger than Frank Sinatra. Spacey also shows the problems Darin had in the late 1960's with the war, getting older, the changing times in music, and Darin's problems with his health. I also enjoyed this movie, although it doesn't come anywhere close as Ray, the movie about Ray Charles. Still, the music is great and Spacey does a good job on potrying Darin and showing people like me information about Darin, since I never grew up with him, unlike my dad who did grow up with Darin and his music. 3 out of 4 stars.

ryan

 

[JaniceFerSure]

Good reviews Ryan.I haven't seen any of those movies,waiting for them to goto video.

 

[ryhoyarbie]

Thanks. I have no idea what I'm going to see next...I think I've seen just about everything that's out.

ryan

 

[Docnzhoss]

I saw Ocean's 12 when it first came out. It's fun but they really copped out a couple of times. I don't want to give anything away for those who have not yet seen it. Let's just say I'm not a big Julia Roberts fan and this movie made me like her a little less. For those who have seen it, I realize it was supposed to be a "ha-ha" moment, and maybe it was good for a chuckle, but I was disappointed. The big "gotcha" moment was a downer as well.

As for 2005, does anyone feel the need for an Amityville Horror remake? Apparently someone did and now we'll have one. I like horror movies...classics. Check the remakes at the door. Dukes of Hazzard (starring Sean William Scott, aka Stifler from American Pie and Johnny "Don't Try This at Home" Knoxville) could have been good, but who wants to bet that boy-toy Nick Lechey (sp? Does anyone care?) will make a cameo because his ditzy wife Jessica Simpson is playing Daisy Duke?

I have not yet seen Life Aquatic, will probably rent it. I like Bill Murray circa 1970's (SNL, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack) and his recent stuff kind of bores me (Rushmore, Lost in Translation). Owen Wilson is like Ben Stiller to me...if his cast is good and he's not overused, he's okay.

Phantom of the Opera is coming out. I probably would have gone to see it but the previews annoy me too much. They've got that guy with the sleepy voice going on and on about what awards the movie's been nominated for. Whoopity doo! Awards are mostly awarded for popularity or pity...they mean nothing.

As for Lemony Snicket's SOUE, I was going to read the book first but hearing that it would do me no good only saves me some time. I still want to see it for it's visual effects and Jim Carrey.

They made a movie of Aeon Flux, the heroine of a racy MTV cartoon that gained a cult following during its run. Charlize Theron plays the title role, but her as an action star...could work, probably won't.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the title of Tim Burton's movie starring Johnny Depp. Depp is only getting better and better with every movie he makes and that's pretty darn good. I find it very difficult not to enjoy any movie he is in. I still have not seen Finding Neverland but would like to.

The fourth Harry Potter movie is due out in November. I don't dislike the books or the movies but my wife and mother-in-law go on and on about them and could watch the movies 24 hours a day every day (sleep is the only thing stopping them, almost literally). Yet another director has taken the helm of this one so it will be interesting to see the differences.

I finally saw a decent preview for Batman Begins. It's going to put George Clooney and Val Kilmer (who I will always admire for his role as Doc Holliday in Tombstone, no matter how inaccurate he was portrayed [fact is, no one truly knows so who cares?]) to shame.

As for other movies, there is Coach Carter (Samuel L. Jackson), but I'm not a basketball fan so won't be watching it on purpose. A remake of Bad News Bears with Billy Bob Thornton (didn't need it). There is a movie starring Queen Latifah called Beauty Shop, which I can only assume is a spinoff of the Barbershop movies (no thanks). And there's a movie starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon that I can't remember the name of but they play Boston Red Sox fans and part of the movie was filmed when the Red Sox actually won the World Series. I might actually see that one just because I would like to see Jimmy Fallon succeed.

I'm sorry I went on forever and I'm sorry I don't have release dates for any of those movies, but they will be out in 2005 so all you have to do is look for them.

 

[McFraggle]

I'm looking forward to "Batman" and "SW: Episode III."

 

[Beauregard]

Movie update, and I got a lot of em I saw....

Lemony Snicket's A Serious of Unfortunate Events: I saw this movie yesterday with a relative that wanted to see the movie. I really did not know what to expect from this movie since I'm to old to read the books. However, I thought this was very unique, like watching a Tim Burton film. Jim Carrey delievers his regualr memorable performances playing three different characters, well two characters are disguises. I also thought the two eldest kids were also great, trying to escape Count Olaf (Carrey). It was also good to see Meryl Streep (who is 55 and still a babe!) and even Dustin Hoffman shows up with a cameo appearance. Great movie to watch. I'm also looking foward to a sequel.) 3 out of 4 stars.

ryan

No one is too old to read teh books. You should. If you liked the movie, you'll like the books. They are better.