The Last Movie You Saw?

[SoliDeoGloriaIHS]

Two movies over the weekend:

Reptile 

Dragged Across Concrete

[ChilledBrandon]

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

 

 

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

 

[shadaik]

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Okay, what was the point of that? It avoids the cringe comedy of the 2016 one that it also essentially retcons out of existence, but it adds absolutely nothing of value itself. One can sit through it fine and not be bored but at the end, it's just some lost time.

[Mr_Fluffy_Pants_]

 

Watched this tonight on the Sony Core, wasn’t too bad. Most of the humour didn’t hit for me.

 

Never been a fan of Seth Rogan, don’t find him funny at all. Also I found the scene where he’s doing ecstasy and cocaine a bit wierd honestly, he seems too old to me to be doing the whole “look at me doing drugs I’m cool” stuff.
 

I do however like Randall Park, who plays the North Korean leader. I recommend the sit-com fresh off the boat which he plays the father in. 
 

Wouldn’t recommend this movie honestly but it wasn’t horrible either. I’d give it 6/10

[blacklight-nero]

 

The first three films I thought were great I enjoyed watching them, As for Vivarium I have to say I surprised myself in how much I deeply disliked this movie the premise seemed something right up my alley yet I couldn’t wait for it to end.

[Don_Chipotle]

Revolver (2005 film) - Wikipedia

 

I didnt know anything about this film, but i liked it a lot, the third act goes all the way, but this its not a bad action/gangsters movie, but it goes full mindf*** at the end, this may turn some because it comes out of nowhere for some

[charxsetsuna]

Nimona

 

Fantastic animated movie imo

Edited October 12, 2023 by charxsetsuna

[XchocomanX]

Avatar 2 at the movie theater. 
 

Pretty visuals, could’ve been shorter. 

[modest_undue1]

great movie didn't slack out on the gore at all. loved it

[El Duderino]

Friday the 13th (1980)

I know, highly creative to watch this movie today. 😉

Edit: And it's pretty bad. Grown-ups behaving rather childishly, engaging in quite daft and improbable antics. The picture also showcases perhaps the stoutest grandma in the annals of humanity. I found myself rolling my eyes on numerous occasions, likely contributing to the cause of global warming. However, the music did prove to be splendid.

 

Edited October 13, 2023 by El Duderino

[Crzy Minus]

[LastMinuteSavior]

8/10

 

8/10

 

7/10

 

8/10

 

7/10

 

7/10

 

8/10

[El Duderino]

The Raid (2011)

 

Though this Indonesian flick hit the screens more than a decade ago, it continues to serve as a stellar illustration of how Hollywood appears increasingly superfluous.

 

 

Edited October 14, 2023 by Stevieboy
restoring censorship

[sk_lp_him]

The Nun 1 & 2

[ChilledBrandon]

Loved this movie. Great cast chemistry, Daniel Craig especially was hilarious.

 

Nascar setting was very cool and original for a heist movie. Soundtrack also really stood out to me, some great songs in it.

 

[Terra]

 

First time seeing this. It's way to hilarious for a horror movie, but in a good way. Would definitely watch it again. 

[El Duderino]

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922)

 

Ever since I was a young lad, I've held rather discerning views about the films and television shows crafted in my own country. We seem to have an excess of shallow romantic comedies, rather lackluster action-thrillers (often featuring the obligatory autobahn chase scenes), and formulaic detective series that frequently rely on heavy regional dialects. These, I dare say, do not quite represent the epitome of "Made in Germany" that one might wish to present to foreign audiences. However, when it comes to more artistic endeavors, German filmmakers have consistently excelled. This tradition dates back over a century to genuine classics such as "Metropolis" (1927) and "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920), both of which have left an indelible mark on the cinematic world.

 

Arguably, one of the most pivotal German films of all time is the 1922 production, "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror," an unauthorized and unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, "Dracula." Even though I acquired a DVD copy of the film, it has long since entered the public domain and can be enjoyed in impeccable quality on YouTube. It is an absolute must-see for anyone with even a remote interest in horror cinema.

 

[sk_lp_him]

Nightbreed

[SectionHUN]

Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning part 1 - really enjoyed this one and can't wait for the next part. The previous with Henry Cavill was not so good after the fifth one. (MI6 did not feel like a MI film at all. All the hype around Cavill's character and he was wasted..

And today I'm gonna watch the Gran Turismo film.

[CairdyBoyBeats]

It (2017)

It wasn't scary but it was action packed and really fun.

[Juzota]

 

Rewatched this last weekend. Still pretty good.

[El Duderino]

Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
 

A long time ago, on a planet not at all far away...

 

In a world where entertainment reigned supreme, there existed a franchise like no other. Star Wars, a true cultural sensation, conquered the hearts and minds of countless individuals. Cinema seats were packed as folks marveled at the grand tales of Jedi and Sith, spacecraft and droids, as the eternal battle of good versus evil unfolded amidst the stars. Copies of the saga on VHS and DVD flew off the shelves, gracing homes with epic space battles and Yoda's wisdom. From Tatooine to Hoth, the adventure continued to light up screens across the globe.

 

Fast forward to the present day...

 

In a peculiar twist of fate, Star Wars, now under the stewardship of the evil empire, Disney, has undergone a horrific transformation. The once epic space opera has morphed into a content-producing factory for a struggling streaming service. The focus has shifted, and the tales of bravery, friendship, and the everlasting struggle between light and dark have waned. Some critics argue that the emphasis now leans towards intersectional feminism, resulting in allegations of misandry. Storytelling, acting, and editing have come under scrutiny for not meeting past standards. A sense of animosity has developed between the franchise and its diminishing fan base. Nonetheless, solace can still be found in the enduring legacy of the original trilogy, lovingly preserved on physical media for all to relish.

But no matter what might happen next, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia will always remain beloved movie characters and inspirations for young minds for generations to come.

 

[El Duderino]

Aliens (1986)

Remember when Jennifer Lawrence claimed to be the first female action lead? Yet, a number of years prior to her birth:

 

Spoiler

 

🤣

 

Sheer fucking hubris.™

[Redgrave]

 

 

I know these movies have a reputation for being below average but to be honest I thought they were pretty alright. It's pretty much like watching a long cutscene from the games and I think that's what makes them work since they do tie into the games and were made for people that were fans of them. On top of that it has the Resident Evil characters all doing something cool and they aren't constantly upstaged by an OC donut steal character with an annoying smoker voice.

 

It's kind of hard to say which one I like the most since they all have their strong points. Granted I do think Degeneration was the weakest of them all but that's not to say it was bad. I think Damnation onward had better character moments with both the game characters and the characters made for the movies. With Damnation it was funny seeing Leon be a smartass and even do a fistbump with the JD character despite them not meeting on the best terms. This was also where they started doing the crazy choreographic fight scenes since there's a scene where Ada and another woman fight each other and it looked pretty good.

 

Vendetta is the most meme'd one and for good reason but most people talk about the scene where Chris and the main antagonist shoot at each other point blank while running around each other. As funny as that is I personally found the scene where Leon is on a motorcycle being chased by two zombie dogs on a busy highway to be much funnier because Leon outright kills at least two people by making two cars crash into each other and explode. Like damn Leon, that's at least two families you just ruined by your own hand. There's also another part near the end during the big Tyrant fight where the people from Chris' squad fire a railgun shot at it which not only doesn't kill it but it shows the round leveling several buildings that most likely had people in them still. Though the outbreak problem gets solved, the best way to describe the ending is the "We did it Patrick! We saved the city!" clip from SpongeBob.

 

There's also a part where they mention Breaking Bad and I assume it's because Breaking Bad also referenced Resident Evil 4 but it's funny to think that Breaking Bad and by extension the actors exist in the Resident Evil setting. Does this mean that actors have some kind of thing in their contract where they get compensated if a zombie outbreak happens on set? It also makes me think that during shooting when they see news of a bioterrorist attack that happens every few months in Resident Evil, they all have a moment of silence very similar to how during the filming of the Turtle Club scene in Master of Disguise they had a moment of silence because 9/11 was happening as they were filming it. Aside from all that it was actually cool seeing Leon and Chris fight together and as over the top as the fight choreography was, I thought it was entertaining enough.

 

Death Island was better than I was expecting. I guess it's the first to be introduced after the Remakes which is why Jill looks like her RE3 Remake version but it takes place after RE6 so I guess they just decided that her Remake look is her post-RE5 look. It has most of the protagonists work together this time around and I say most because I guess Barry wasn't invited. Plus it's the first time Jill and Leon meet each other.

 

There's also this kind of theme where the main antagonist has them all cornered and he starts pointing out their failures and flaws but Chris and the others accept that even though they have been fighting bioterroism as long as they have along with the failures that have come with it, they still intend to keep doing it because it's what they feel is the right thing to do. In a way this was a pretty heartwarming moment especially since I think about all sorts of heroic characters that have been re-written to be cynical, depressed, nihilistic, or all of the above washouts that wind up abandoning their friends and giving up when they otherwise wouldn't. So it's really nice to see that despite being around as long as they have, the Resident Evil protagonists still intend to be heroic and do the right thing.

 

So all in all I liked these more than I thought I would, even Vendetta despite it being the one most people seem to like the least but I would gladly take any one of these over the live action versions. Plus the CG in them still looks great even in the earlier ones. I'm pretty sure the same people that worked on these did other stuff like the Starship Troopers CG movies and such so they have a pretty good record. In hindsight I really wish Konami/Hideo Kojima would have let them make some kind of Metal Gear Solid movie since I feel like they could have pulled it off. Either something showing Snake's work with Philanthropy or a movie about the original Revengeance plot where Raiden gets his cyborg body and rescues Sunny from the Patriots.

[El Duderino]

The Raid 2 (2014)

 

Having recently stumbled upon the splendid "John Wick" movies, I thought I had encountered the epitome of what I like to term "action porn." However, I stand corrected, quite profoundly. The inaugural "Raid" film already rendered John Wick somewhat mild by comparison, but the second installment escalated the action not to a mere 11, but more fittingly, to 22. The tempo, ferocity, savagery, and utterly incredible combat choreography combine to deliver a genuinely astonishing experience. It's akin to a fusion of "Die Hard" and "Hard Boiled." Iko Uwais stands today as what Bruce Lee represented half a century ago. If you possess even a modicum of interest in action cinema or the martial arts, this is an absolute must-see. Don't anticipate Hollywood to concoct anything so unyielding; they simply can't achieve it anymore. My primary cinematic focus from this point forward will be Asian cinema.