What was the last movie you watched?

[Artie]

Just got back from Wreck-It Ralph.

LOVED IT!

But of course, I was going to. :^) What surprised me was how well the storytelling worked. I figured I'd spend most of the movie picking out video game references and easter eggs (and there are many) but by the end of the movie I was completely engrossed with Ralph's quest to find redemption. Every other character is lovable too. Even Sarah Silverman, who normally irritates me, turns in a wonderful voice-acting performance and sells her character. It's the role she was born to play.

People are going to think this movie was done by Pixar, and they're going to think it because it's actually that good.

There's also a wonderful animated short at the beginning that's either astonishing 2D animation, or beautiful 3D animation. I need to research it. :^)

EDIT: I just researched it, and it's both! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperman_(2012_film) The result looks fantastic. :^)

Absolutely loved it, too. I cracked up at the MGS exclamation point in the lost-and-found. Had to explain it to my wife post-movie. My WTH moment was finding out it was Alan Tudyk who voiced the King. Totally didn't see that, but with everyone else's characters resembling their VAs to some degree, it's understandable.

The short was great, too. Very cute story, but not so much for my 11-year-old step-son who's still in the girls-are-icky phase.

Saw the movie this afternoon.  It's fantastic.   So many great jokes big and small and the subtle touches throughout (and a nice post credit joke as well) and a great story to boot.  I really hope they make a sequel.

[Bob]

Just got back from Wreck-It Ralph.

LOVED IT!

But of course, I was going to. :^) What surprised me was how well the storytelling worked. I figured I'd spend most of the movie picking out video game references and easter eggs (and there are many) but by the end of the movie I was completely engrossed with Ralph's quest to find redemption. Every other character is lovable too. Even Sarah Silverman, who normally irritates me, turns in a wonderful voice-acting performance and sells her character. It's the role she was born to play.

People are going to think this movie was done by Pixar, and they're going to think it because it's actually that good.

There's also a wonderful animated short at the beginning that's either astonishing 2D animation, or beautiful 3D animation. I need to research it. :^)

EDIT: I just researched it, and it's both! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperman_(2012_film) The result looks fantastic. :^)

Absolutely loved it, too. I cracked up at the MGS exclamation point in the lost-and-found. Had to explain it to my wife post-movie. My WTH moment was finding out it was Alan Tudyk who voiced the King. Totally didn't see that, but with everyone else's characters resembling their VAs to some degree, it's understandable.

The short was great, too. Very cute story, but not so much for my 11-year-old step-son who's still in the girls-are-icky phase.

Saw is the afternoon.  It's fantastic.   So many great jokes big and small and the subtle touches throughout (and a nice post credit joke as well) and a great story to boot.  I really hope they make a sequel.

You liked "Saw" that much?   Whatever.

[Darth Geek]

  I saw Wreck-It-Ralph earlier today. I really liked it. I think they spent too much time in Sugar Rush, and the story got too saccharine near the end (appropriate, I guess, given the location). Loved all the video game nods. And LOVE how Fix it Felix Jr. talked, just that 50s type squeeky-clean speak was hilarious. The characters' motivation was well done, especially given that this is a kids movie.
  I really want to see a sequel. Although if they do, we don't need to spend it in Sugar Rush. I would want to go to other games, and more time in the Central Station area.

[Artie]

Just got back from Wreck-It Ralph.

LOVED IT!

But of course, I was going to. :^) What surprised me was how well the storytelling worked. I figured I'd spend most of the movie picking out video game references and easter eggs (and there are many) but by the end of the movie I was completely engrossed with Ralph's quest to find redemption. Every other character is lovable too. Even Sarah Silverman, who normally irritates me, turns in a wonderful voice-acting performance and sells her character. It's the role she was born to play.

People are going to think this movie was done by Pixar, and they're going to think it because it's actually that good.

There's also a wonderful animated short at the beginning that's either astonishing 2D animation, or beautiful 3D animation. I need to research it. :^)

EDIT: I just researched it, and it's both! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperman_(2012_film) The result looks fantastic. :^)

Absolutely loved it, too. I cracked up at the MGS exclamation point in the lost-and-found. Had to explain it to my wife post-movie. My WTH moment was finding out it was Alan Tudyk who voiced the King. Totally didn't see that, but with everyone else's characters resembling their VAs to some degree, it's understandable.

The short was great, too. Very cute story, but not so much for my 11-year-old step-son who's still in the girls-are-icky phase.

Saw is the afternoon.  It's fantastic.   So many great jokes big and small and the subtle touches throughout (and a nice post credit joke as well) and a great story to boot.  I really hope they make a sequel.

You liked "Saw" that much?   Whatever.

Hilarious 

[Zombie Monty]

This Means War

Enjoyable romantic comedy/action pic.  Hard to believe that this is the same Tom Hardy who played Bane.  I thought it was fun.  And even though I can't stand Chelsea Handler, I liked her in her supporting role here.

The Descendants

An incredible film.  George Clooney is absolutely amazing in this.  As is the actress who plays his eldest daughter (Shailene Woodley).  My favorite film of 2011 and one that I will add to my collection as soon as possible. (watched it on HBO On Demand)  It has been a long time since I was pulled in by a film like I was here.

The Artist

Decided to watch this since it beat out The Descendants for Best Picture and Actor at the Oscars.  Turned it off after about 45 minutes.  Found it boring and a bit pretentious.

[Starman!]

The Evil Dead and The Silence of the Lambs

[Bob]

The Silence of the Lambs

One of the best movies ever.....

[Artie]

Ruby Sparks - what starts as pretty typical indie rom-com, about a writer who's MPDG creation comes to life, goes to some surprisingly dark places before reaching a satisfying (if predictable) conclusions.  Zoe Kazan is great in the movie not only as Ruby Sparks but also the films' screenwriter.

[Sideswipe]

I pretty much have the exact same thoughts about Conan.  Boring as all hell.

[RoninFox]

Taken 2. I went in kind of resigned that it wouldn't measure up to the first movie, but was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't just a re-tred of the same story.

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I liked that it had it's own pace, and that it kept the action up with only a couple short scenes to catch your breath. As much as I enjoyed the long investigation aspects of the first film, they weren't necessary for this story. The fact that the daughter was more active in the plans and actually served more purpose than being a living breathing macguffin without pushing her into totally unrealistic territory (okay, maybe the driving was a stretch, but they didn't make her perfect at it) really was a good element too. 

No idea if spoiler tags are necessary for a movie like this, but hell, better safe than sorry.

[Edward J Grug III]

When you have a choice between possibly spoiling something for someone or not, I think it's always best to not.

Moonrise Kingdom again. Probably the first time I've watched a movie so close after seeming it for the first time since I was a teenager seeing a movie multiple times in its theatrical run.

[Starman!]

U2: Rattle and Hum. Seriously, I've seen this movie way too many times.

[Edward J Grug III]

U2: Rattle and Hum. Seriously, I've seen this movie way too many times.

Once?

Bam! I kid! You're a wonderful human being.

[Starman!]

Not sure if I should like post or be offended.

[Edward J Grug III]

Both!