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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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 Posted - 04/22/2006 : 02:38:10
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Saved!
it's a teen comdey staring mandy moore and macauly culkin. thought it would some terrible derivative teen comdedy, but was incredibly supised by just how good it was. it's about this girl who goes to a very very christian high school who has sex with her gay boyfriend because she thinks that the best way to cure his homosexuality. well she gets pregnant and begins to question the role of God. mandy moore plays her friend who is 'very christian' and thinks that praying is the answer to everything. it is just so incredibly over the top, and is one of the best pisstakes of religious schooling and young christians i have ever seen. actually, it's probly the first such movie i've ever seen, but just works a treat.
it's very lighthearted and of course has a happy ending, but i was just one of those movies that just totally exceeded my expectations. i love it when movies do that. |
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 03:02:43
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That movie looks like it'll be really good, and I remember when it came out, thinking that it'd be great, but then being afraid of being disappointed. I'll have to give it a try.
I didn't expect to like "Ice Age" because I'm not into that whole Toy Story Finding Nemo Shrek thing, but it was an ok movie.
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 03:27:28
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In my (and my son's) opinion, "Ice Age 2" is much better than the first episode. More ideas, more fun, more action. Recommended.
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 03:49:06
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2-3 years ago my girlfriend and I were nicely surprised by a little movie called "Dancer, Texas" (1998), which turned out to be full of charm and freshness. Certainly not a masterpiece but definitely worth seeing.
"Arlington Road" was a nice surprise too. A well-built script, two great actors, and probably the most unexpected ending I've ever seen.
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"The following tale of me is true. And by true, I mean false. It's all lies. But they're entertaining lies. And in the end, isn't that the real truth? The answer is: No." (The Simpson Files)
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 04/22/2006 : 04:36:39
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There was a couple of plot-holes which drove me mad in Arlington Road, but I still really liked it. Great ending, it's true.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 06:36:21
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I expected shit from Zoolander, i got one of my most quoted films
-Brian
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 08:43:02
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BOUND
THE TRUMAN SHOW
"I don't have any money to buy new clothes and if they paid me to get some I'd probably buy more hoodies." - Mark Wainfur |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 09:14:46
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I was quite reluctant to watch "36 Quai des orfèvres" because of Gérard Depardieu, whom I usually can't stand. How wrong I was. Now I consider it the best French movie of 2004, and one of the most convincing films noirs I've ever seen.
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"The following tale of me is true. And by true, I mean false. It's all lies. But they're entertaining lies. And in the end, isn't that the real truth? The answer is: No." (The Simpson Files)
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 09:22:38
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speakin' of French films. i can't really say i thought it would be crap, but i wasn't expecting anything this good. saw this film on a whim when it was out and it was such a surprise:
SECRET THINGS
http://imdb.com/title/tt0287963/
completely over the top, funny, and extremely sexy. i highly recommend it.
best french film of 2002 :)
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 04/22/2006 : 09:44:09
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Yep, great movie. I too didn't expect much of it when I saw it but I was quite impressed.
Denis
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 09:48:00
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I thought The Shaggy Dog remake would be crap.
I haven't seen it. Or the original. ;)
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Holy Fingers
- FB Fan -
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 21:07:11
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Saw and Saw 2.
Team America: World Police
Napoleon Dynamite
 "When you've done something right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2006 : 21:23:00
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Originally posted by vilainde
Yep, great movie. I too didn't expect much of it when I saw it but I was quite impressed.
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!
i was checking out the director to see if he had done anything since then.. then i saw this in the "trivia" section:
Was sentenced to a one-year suspended prison sentence, 9,500 euros (US$11,000) of reparation and a 15,000 euro (US$17,000) fine for sexually harassing two actresses during the preproduction of "Choses Secrètes" between 1999 and 2002. [15 December 2005]
maybe that has something to do with why he hasn't worked in a while
"I don't have any money to buy new clothes and if they paid me to get some I'd probably buy more hoodies." - Mark Wainfur |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 01:04:47
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Why would one watch a movie that they thought was going to be crap?
Ice Age 2 is pretty good, but I do like the Nemo and Shrek (and Bugs Bunny) thing. |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 02:40:57
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Originally posted by darwin
Why would one watch a movie that they thought was going to be crap?
one answer: wife.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
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Holy Fingers
- FB Fan -
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 07:11:11
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Cinderella Man was surprisingly good. A bit lengthy, but well made.
"When you've done something right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all" |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 10:55:16
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 19:19:12
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I love all the Replacements songs at the end of Saved, really enjoyed the whole movie.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
-Johnny Thunders
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 19:43:18
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2006 : 19:50:32
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Velvet Goldmine. I didn't know what to think going into that one, and I still don't know what I think of it afterwards. Eddie Izzard was fun in it though, as always.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 05:22:32
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That's because the man is a genius.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 10:10:19
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Originally posted by Holy Fingers
Napoleon Dynamite
Me too, I own it on DVD now, alot of people seem to hate it though.
"The arc of triumph" |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 10:19:54
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I know loads of people that love it though. Including me.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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El Loco
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206 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 10:28:45
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she's the man
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 10:51:53
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Punch Drunk Love - Never really expect much out of Adam Sandler. Enjoyed this movie.
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mrgrieves1971
= Cult of Ray =
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 10:56:05
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The Girl Next Door
Saving Silverman
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 11:25:47
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Originally posted by pixiestu
quote:
Originally posted by Holy Fingers
Napoleon Dynamite
Me too, I own it on DVD now, alot of people seem to hate it though.
"The arc of triumph"
Yes, for me this would go in "Movies you thought would be good, but were crap" thread.
Benji's right, I have seen some movies taht I thought would be crap because of my wife. I guess Legally Blonde and Clueless were alright.
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 13:08:05
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Dead Mans Shoes
Levity
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 13:13:17
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Originally posted by darwin
Benji's right, I have seen some movies taht I thought would be crap because of my wife. I guess Legally Blonde and Clueless were alright.
did your wife ever make you watch PRINCESS BRIDE?
"I don't have any money to buy new clothes and if they paid me to get some I'd probably buy more hoodies." - Mark Wainfur |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 13:58:07
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Originally posted by floop
did your wife ever make you watch PRINCESS BRIDE?
No, and I love her for it. I did rent it once. Fell asleep. I often do it seems.
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 17:12:35
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I really expected to like "Napoleon Dynamite", now that I've seen it I don't understand why anyone likes it. My brother loved it.
Also "Sideways", not just not good, but lame.
"Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." JOHN 15:14 |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 18:01:34
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you didn't like Napolean Dynamite?
do you not have any sense of humour?
nah, seriously, i can see that it's either a love or hate movie. i happen to love.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2006 : 21:54:07
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Yes, SIdeways and Napoleon Dynamite are both awful. I suspect that you, like I, are too old to really appreciate Napoleon Dynamite, and too young to appreciate Sideways. they play as audio/visual vomit.
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