Deliverance - (Boorman;1972;USA) - ***1/2
Four big city men go on a camping trip on the Cahulawassee River and are put up against the elements and redneck locals.
A great and often disturbing film that features a few good performances. The film is well filmed and has wonderful cinematography. What I like the most about this film is that rather then a simple ending, the film goes on to show disturbing memories don't go away. Not your typical adventure/drama.

How can you forget the most amazing banjo duel? Get the soundtrack,its amazing!

DV, about OUATITW...are you sure she slept with Frank to stay alive?
Wasnt she safe until the auction? ...wasnt he waiting for her to start the auction so he could buy off the land?

Which brings me to another question....

She hired Harmonica and Cheyenne...but did she know/plan Harmonica's move to turn over Cheyenne and then buy the land with the money?

I don't know if she knew about that. But as for her and Frank, I think him appearing at the auction was a plan B. If he killed her, the company would probably muscle whoever got the land.

Une femme est une femme/A Woman is a Woman *** (1st Time)
1960, Godard, Fr
A stiptease performer in Paris turns to her neighbour after her lover refuses to give her a baby.
Exuberant, endlessly playful homage to Hollywood musicals; every scene boasts energy of which only Godard and few others are capable.

Mick

Mystic River - (Eastwood;2003;USA) - ***1/2
Three childhood friends are reunited by one's tragedy.
Although still a very compelling drama, it's overlong and the parade ending should've been cut. Eastwood's score is great along with the acting, especially from Penn.
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Me and me ma watched Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events tonight and I'm glad. Ever since I started to watch this movie I told my ma that she needed to watch it and finally my brother rented it for us from Blockbuster. She liked it but not as much as me

The Suburbans was a pointless movie

well I really liked this movie! anyway, the parade ending is actually kinda useless and annoys many people!

well I [b]really liked this movie! anyway, the parade ending is actually kinda useless and annoys many people! [/b][/quote]the parade ending is not useless, IMO. I think it is symbolic. I interpret it as the existence (or coexistence) of drama below a joyful surface.

SPOILERS>>>just watched "The Usual Suspects". well I think I don't need to tell you how great this movie is. another amazing acting from Kevin Spacey, one of the greatest plot twists ever, and maybe thee greatest last scene ever. Kevin Spacey/Keyser Soze saying "he's gone, just like that" was really cool. I totally recommend.

As for Mystic river, I liked it too (the end), but new viewings make me realize how useless it is. The film should've faded away from Sean Penn walking with his arms open in the street to the panning of the river. The End. To Me, at least.

The Usual Suspects, a film I love. However I found out recently that it wasn't written by Singer, which was a big blow to how I think of him, since it was thw writing that made the film. Still a great film noneoftheless.

Sin City (05/Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino/US) 7/10

This is a male fantasy full of babes, blood and violence for those who can't read. However cinematography is dazzling, actually the contrast of selected colors on black and white looks cool and new. This is one step closer to Tarantino for Rodriguez but not just that good yet. The narration is mind numbing, unnecessary for this media and disturbing. I'd liked to see what this movie could have been if it had used the capacity of its own media instead of narration.

Spoiler
My favorite part is when Dwight is taking to the dead Jacky Boy in the car. That's the funniest part. Ironically, I found out that's the part Tarantino directed! End of Spoiler


Captain Corelli\'s Mandolin (01/John Madden/UK, France, USA) 6.5/10

Those who have read the book seem to hate this movie. I'd not and I really enjoyed it. The thing I didn't like though was the usage of accent when they couldn't pull it off well. Otherwise this is a story about love, ups and downs of life and war set on a Greek island during WWII.

From what I hear, the narration was put in because the movie is supposed to be made in the Film-Noir style, the films of which usually have famous narrations such as Double Indemnity.

While I've not seen Double Indemnity I can assume safely that it is close to Sunset Blvd. Sin City in no way is anything close to that class of Noir. It is more like a well made cheap bloody comedy.

I'm just saying the intent. The intent is a Film-Noir. I haven't seen it so I can't comment if it appears so.

The French Connection - (Friedkin;1971;USA) - ****
Two cops investigate drug smuggling coming from France.
An excellent, gritty cop film. Hackman, Rey, and Scheider are all great in their roles. The film shouldn't have won best picture, but it's still a classic cop thriller that has a great direction from Friedkin, creating his best film.The chase scene however is a little overrated and not superior to Bullitt's. The music is also a delight, in some cases sounding like odd Jazz.
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The Godson
I found it for $6. Its a really funny flick and I couldn't stop when I saw Don E. Brasco. This movie well just Faggetabutit (sry I had to)
Taking Lives
I saw pits and peaces of it on tv and at frends houses (the sex sence ) But this is the first time I sat down and watched it. I think the best part is when he kicks the kid infront of the car.

The Aviator

Excellent and inspiring story about the life of Howard Hughes. The movie was exciting, beautiful, and even disturbing at times. Dicaprio has finally proved himself to me as a great actor.

10/10

I think he is a great actor at least since 1993 when he played in "This Boy's Life" (starring a super DeNiro, as well) and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape", both excellent movies, in which young Leo shows all his talent. Critics may have not "forgiven" him for becoming a superstar after "Titanic", but he obviously was a great actor nonetheless. IMO, of course.

Irish, have you given up on Dekalog?

Mick

Hey Capo have you seen this.Its a pile of S**t


Legion of the dean

De Niro, I don't think I've ever seen a film rated below 5 on IMDb. Thanks for the recommendation!

Mick

I think he is a great actor at least since 1993 when he played in "This Boy's Life" (starring a super DeNiro, as well) and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape", both excellent movies, in which young Leo shows all his talent. Critics may have not "forgiven" him for becoming a superstar after "Titanic", but he obviously was a great actor nonetheless. IMO, of course. [/b][/quote]I feel he was only a good actor then... Nothing better. It's about time he stepped up from the retarded little boy he was in those days.

I was just going to post about that before reading this. Yes I have. I watched the first disc (3 episodes) and I got the 2nd disc through Blockbuster Online on Monday but sent it right back out because I wasn't in the mood to watch it. Maybe one day I'll continue it but as of now I doubt it. The first episode was good but 2 & 3 just didn't do it for me

I am hoping to see "War Of The Worlds" this weekend. I know I just posted I'd like to see King Kong. Guess I'm in the mood for Sci-Fi/horror movies.

Anyway, it opened yesterday. Has anyone seen it yet?


TIS

Le Cercle Rouge - (Melville;1970;France/Italy) - ****
Two criminals, one released and another escaped join with an alcoholic ex-cop to plan a jewelry heist.
Very easily could've been better then Le Samourai, although as a thriller it's just a little bit less effective then the other. Still, this is an excellent film that is among the best crime films ever. The cast is top notch from Delon to Volonte and Montand. The music and gritty cinematography give the film a wonderful atmosphere. A must-see for any fan of Tarantino or Mann.
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I just got done seeing it. I was disappointed because the original plan was for The Fantastic Four to open up yesterday and I was going to see it today (my birthday), but because Fox didn't want to compete with The War of the Worlds they decided to move it back to July 8. However, I am glad that I saw The War of the Worlds today because it was great. Every review that I have seen or read gave it at least 3 stars and I do too. It's probably my second favorite "alien" movie, behind only Independence Day but the movie is very fast paced and keeps you entertained throughout. There's not really any slow parts which is good and the usual great performances from Tom and Dakota

Ebert gave it two stars, and from the previews it looks like Spielberg is turning more into Lucas.

I'll probably see it, for Spielberg, Cruise, and the fact parts were filmed in Connecticut.

An interest news story was that several fake alien bodies from the set were lost in the lake/river, and many people reported dead bodies.

Petit soldat, Le/The Small Soldier *** (1st Time)
1963, Godard, Fr
In the 1958 Algerian War, a secret agent becomes pawn for both Left and Right, and falls in love with a girl.
Rather sombre character study with elements of noir to be found all over the place; a steady pace keeps the attention until Godard comes into his own for the final climactic monologue, in which his dialogue, as if it can be restrained no longer, finally shows the exuberance of other work.

Mick

To Live and Die in L.A. - (Friedkin;1985;USA) - ***
After his partner is killed by a counterfeiter, a cop sets out to catch him.
At times this is a great film while at others it gets sour. Had the sour moments been better I would've added another half star. The soundtrack is mediocre as well as some acting although Dafoe shines in his scenes. The car chase is superior to The French Connection's chase. The French Connection itself is a highly superior film that is more gritty, well made, and has better acting.