Anybody on here ever seen Donnie Darko? A friend of mine here at school keeps telling me to watch it, but from some, I have heard that it's not great. I'm interested in seeing it sure, but I only have 2 more weeks after this week of school, and he insists that I see it. Any thoughts?

Just watched Ladder 49 this weekend. I love John Travolta, but even he couldn't save it. I hate Joaquin Phoenix, and honestly didn't care if he survived. Backdraft did it so much better.

We also recently watched Anchorman, undoubtedly the stupidest movie ever.

S Babe, Anchorman is horrid, and among the worst. Did you hear what the original idea for the film was? This is proof that there are retards in Hollywood.
Adam McKay has said that in the first draft of the script, the story was about a planeload of news anchors who crash in the mountains and discover that the plane which they collided was carrying monkeys and martial arts equipment, leading to a battle between cannibalistic newsmen and star-throwing monkeys.

Memento - (Nolan;2000;USA) - ****
A man with the inability to keep short term memory tries to avenge his wife using tattoos, photos, and notes.
One of the most creative thrillers of the last 20 years. Nolan's direction using the reverse narrative with the linear one is excellent and elevates the plot. The acting is good as well. One of my favorite aspects his David Julyan's depressing score. One of the best films of the new millennium.
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I love that movie. The shoot-out in the train station reminds me of the scene in Raging Bull where the Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana is playing.

I watched The Silence of the Lambs last night. I had forgotten how horrifying that film is. Anthony Hopkins eyes...*shutter*.

I watched The Upside of Anger, or the Other Side of Anger or some such movie this weekend. It was the lamest thing I have ever seen. It made no sense, and the acting was way over the top. Kevin Costner continues to stink up the big screen.

Le Cercle Rouge - (Melville;1970;France) - ****
One man is released from prison, another escapes. Together with an ex-cop they plan a heist on a jewelry store.
Melville's films supposedly inspired many such as Tarantino. I can also see how Michael Mann was inspired by him. The characters are real. They're professionals, not macho badasses seen in most of the shitty crime movies these days. Henri Decae's cinematography is also beautiful, making every scene even better to watch. The lighting is also top notch, such as when Corey descends in the elevator. Alain Delon, Yves Montand, and Gian Maria Volonté are all great in their roles, as well as the supporting cast. All the ingredients of an excellent film is here.
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Sophies Choice

A heartbreaking story about the life of a Polish woman after she survives the Hollocaust and moves to Brooklyn. The three main characters were very well drawn out and Merryl Streep was absolutely fantastic. I dare say that this movie is a must see.

9/10

This was the 2nd time I have seen Super Size Me (I watched it when it first came out on DVD). First time I wasn't too pleased (I think my expectations were a little too high) and for some reason this past weekend I felt like renting it to watch it this week. Well I finally made the time to watch it and I enjoyed it more this time around than when I first watched it. I found it funny when it said that in March of 2004 the "Chessburger Bill" was passed in which people couldn't sue the fast food companies. I guess it just goes to show you how much stroke they've really got in this country

The Insider w/Al Pacino & Russell Crowe directed by Michael Mann. Pretty tough to top that combo.

A great film about the whistle blower of the cigarette industry, Dr. Jeffrey Weigand.

Great film. My favorite scene is with Mick Wallace and the women from the network about the edit on Wallace's 60 minutes report.

I have yet to see The Insider. It always sounded interesting but I never have find my way to renting it yet. Might have to check that out pretty ASAP

Michael Mann's best film. Pacino and Crowe are great along with all other aspects of the film. A little long, but excellent.

I saw an interview of Jeff Weigand recently. Crowe sounded exactly like Weigand and looked very similar. Pretty amazing, IMO, since Crowe has an Australian accent. Probably as impressive as the English accented Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of the title role in Nixon.

I haven't actually seen it but a friend of mine keeps wanting me to watch it aswell and she said it was pretty good I should actually watch it.

I'm gonna try to watch it this weekend. If I see it I'll post my review on here probably Sunday or Monday

Aw right cool, i'll wait till you post your review before I watch it then lol

Well it might be a couple of days but ok. Plus, I'd see it just to see it. I think if this board proves anything it's that people have different tastes in movies. I may hate it and you may love it & vice versa.

Yeah good point. I'll get round to watching it at somepoint

La Strada - (Fellini;1954;Italy) - ****
A street performer buys a young woman, and takes her on the streets with him as part of his act as a troubled relationship begins.
Anthony Quinn is quickly becomming one of my favorite actors. Here is another amazing performance from him. Giulietta Masina is also good as the young woman. Fellini's direction is inferior to La Dolce Vita and 8 1/2 but this is still a powerful film and great look into a tragic relationship. I don't know if anyone else thinks this but it's a very relevant film even to today. The final scene is powerful.
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Irishman, since nobody has replied to you, I'll recommend Donnie Darko. One of those love-or-hate, get-it-don't-get-it movies. Boasting lots of originality, a great score, acting, and very funny.

Scratch *** (1st Time)
2001, Pray, US
More or less, the history of the DJ and his/her role in hip hop music.
Fantastically ensembled and edited documentary, as passionate as we're likely to find on the subject. The talking heads, of various influential and noted DJs on the scene, give much fascinating insight.

Taxi Driver **** (Nth Time; first time on the Big Screen! )
1976, Scorsese, US
A New York cabbie, tired of the filth of the streets, decides to clean them through violent means of his own.
Engrossing, technically accomplished filmmaking, a tour de force all round; immeasurably influential, it deals with the inner agonies of a sociopath desperate to make the world good, whatever the consequences.
#1 in Top 100

The Passion of the Christ [no stars]
2004, Gibson, US
The final hours of Jesus as he tortured and crucified.
An unnecessary extension on the conclusive torture scene of Braveheart, this verges many times on the ridiculously absurd. Stylistically over done, unbalanced, and, despite its intentions, mindnumbingly dull.

Mick

Grazie Capo. I have heard many people say they didn't like it while only a hand full say they did like it so I was guessing it was kind of those love it or hate it movies. However, I read what it was about on imdb.com and it seems interesting! 1988 Presidential campaign and giant bunnies, how can I go wrong?

Wow, what a review. I personally loved the movie but that was a very nonagressive, open-minded review.

I haven't seen Donnie Darko but apparently from what I've heard, The Butterfly Effect ripped it off.

Capo, have you seen The Insider?

The Insider is probably Mann's best film. The acting is as good as in Heat, the script just as enthralling, and a fine example of how to thrill an audience without any sex, violence or action.

Mick

So between watching only 1 movie this weekend, which would you go with? {i]The Insider[/i] or Donnie Darko?

One movie this weekend? The Insider. But why limit yourself to one?

Mick

Very true. Well because I've got a final on Monday that I have to study for, plus another test on Tuesday. More than likely I'll watch Donnie Darko but I'll see if I can squeez in The Insider as well. Thanks for the advice

Hey DV,

Sorry if its a stupid question but what do the 4 stars mean? (is it 4-very good and 5-excellent?)

P.S-Im also in the chatroom for the next 15 mis, if you want to log in

Four stars is the best rating. Three and a half being great, three being good, etc.