Summer 2016 Movie/TV Show thread

[Thorner]

So, I went to see a movie at a theater for the first time in 14 years (Catch Me If You Can). Saw the new Bourne movie on Sunday. Knew exactly what I was going to get. Got it and didn't care. It was great. The ending was a little kitschy, but the scene (not a spoiler) that takes place in during the Greek riots is un-funking-believable.

Really liked that scene and really liked the movie. If you liked Greengrass's previous 3 Bourne efforts, you'll get that here, too.

[GoPre]

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Weak. Original It (clown) was much more scary. Probably due to the fact it actually looked like a clown. 

Edited August 19, 2016 by GoPre

[Thorner]

2 days ago 580 × 360 - comicbookmovie.com 

 

 

Weak. Original It (clown) was much more scary. Probably due to the fact it actually looked like a clown.

 

Clowns are never scary. They're clowns.

[GoPre]

Clowns are never scary. They're clowns.

 

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. Clowns are never scary? That's like saying no one has some type of phobia. Many adults who were scared by clowns in their childhood still have some type of fear of them. If a person can't be scared by a clown, that means no one can be scared of being on an elevator. Phobias are common. 

[inkman]

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. Clowns are never scary? That's like saying no one has some type of phobia. Many adults who were scared by clowns in their childhood still have some type of fear of them. If a person can't be scared by a clown, that means no one can be scared of being on an elevator. Phobias are common.

I've never quite understood the scary factor with clowns. Do I think they are creepy as ? Yes. Would I want my kid alone with one? Hell no. I don't wake up terrified a creep in oversized shoes and makeup is hiding in my closet.

Edited August 20, 2016 by inkman

[pastajoe]

On Netflix just finished season 1 of Jessica Jones which includes Luke Cage, and starting season 2 of Daredevil which introduced The Punisher. A gritter street-level look at Marvel characters that I'd recommend.

[Thorner]

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. Clowns are never scary? That's like saying no one has some type of phobia. Many adults who were scared by clowns in their childhood still have some type of fear of them. If a person can't be scared by a clown, that means no one can be scared of being on an elevator. Phobias are common.

 

Woah, I get all that. I was mostly kidding. What I meant is that I don't personally get the scare factor.

[nfreeman]

Well, my wife and I finished "Stranger Things" on Netflix. We both thought it was excellent. I'm giving it a solid A.

[WildCard]

Went and saw War Dogs. Solid A in my book

[Thorner]

Went and saw War Dogs. Solid A in my book

Just got home from seeing it. It's really funny and quite entertaining.

[Neo]

Saw Ben-Hur last night. 3-D. Just not well made movie. It had a made for tv or mini series vibe. Little of the grand scenic opportunity realized. Interesting ten minute chariot race and ten minute naval battle scenes. Almost bizarre ending bringing all characters together to hug. Smiles, hugs, some platitudes, weird. Star power absent, save Morgan Freeman who almost appeared "lonely" wandering among lesser lights.

Edited August 21, 2016 by N'eo

[GoPre]

Saw Ben-Hur last night. 3-D. Just not well made movie. It had a made for tv or mini series vibe. Little of the grand scenic opportunity realized. Interesting ten minute chariot race and ten minute naval battle scenes. Almost bizarre ending bringing all characters together to hug. Smiles, hugs, some platitudes, weird. Star power absent, save Morgan Freeman who almost appeared "lonely" wandering among lesser lights.

 

I haven't seen the latest Ben-Hur yet, but must admit I probably never will. There are certain movies that shouldn't be remade. Thank you for the heads up. 

[Hoss]

Saw Ben-Hur last night. 3-D. Just not well made movie. It had a made for tv or mini series vibe. Little of the grand scenic opportunity realized. Interesting ten minute chariot race and ten minute naval battle scenes. Almost bizarre ending bringing all characters together to hug. Smiles, hugs, some platitudes, weird. Star power absent, save Morgan Freeman who almost appeared "lonely" wandering among lesser lights.

I have zero plans of ever watching this movie but if you're not joking about the ending this should be in a spoiler tag.

[Stoner]

Glassland, a 2015 movie released on DVD in the U.S. earlier this year, is very good. It's dark but hopeful. A young Irish cabby lives with and takes care of his alcoholic mum. The ending is fascinating. Lots of critics and viewers debating what really happened. It was pretty obvious to me!

Edited August 21, 2016 by PASabreFan

[qwksndmonster]

I have zero plans of ever watching this movie but if you're not joking about the ending this should be in a spoiler tag.

It's a remake of a '59 film. The ending's been out there a while. (The ending to this Ben Hur is a little different, but same idea pretty much)

[Neo]

I have zero plans of ever watching this movie but if you're not joking about the ending this should be in a spoiler tag.

Spoiler trespass acknowledged. On me. That said, I don't think it will change anyone's experience, without attempting to get a pass for my faux pas.

[Hoss]

Spoiler trespass acknowledged. On me. That said, I don't think it will change anyone's experience, without attempting to get a pass for my faux pas.

From what I've heard I don't think much will save the experience of that movie. :)

[qwksndmonster]

I thought this version was much better as a movie than the 1959 version. And they at least tried to make it about Ben-Hur. It had a really noticable lack of light-hearted moments after the 25 minute mark or so. They were trying to get the script down to a reasonable length for a movie.

 

The cinemtography was meh on the most part. The chariot scene in particular was a joke. Why did they even bother? At least they built up to it and it served as the climax of the movie. In the '59 Ben Hur the chariot scene was this weird awesome 10 minute action scene in the direct center of the 4 hour runtime.

 

I thought the acting was good. I'm still salty that they didn't get an actual Jew to play Ben Hur, but at least the rest of the Ben Hurs were jewish. Morgan Freeman had like one scene where he actually got to act, and spent the rest of the movie just kind of there. He has a narrative voiceover in the beginning and end exclusively because he's Morgan Freeman. His character was barely involved in the emotions of the story whatsoever. A narrator that's a character is supposed to be the narrator for some discernable story reason.

 

I think the bottom line is that the story of Ben Hur isn't very good.

[Neo]

I thought this version was much better as a movie than the 1959 version. And they at least tried to make it about Ben-Hur. It had a really noticable lack of light-hearted moments after the 25 minute mark or so. They were trying to get the script down to a reasonable length for a movie.

The cinemtography was meh on the most part. The chariot scene in particular was a joke. Why did they even bother? At least they built up to it and it served as the climax of the movie. In the '59 Ben Hur the chariot scene was this weird awesome 10 minute action scene in the direct center of the 4 hour runtime.

I thought the acting was good. I'm still salty that they didn't get an actual Jew to play Ben Hur, but at least the rest of the Ben Hurs were jewish. Morgan Freeman had like one scene where he actually got to act, and spent the rest of the movie just kind of there. He has a narrative voiceover in the beginning and end exclusively because he's Morgan Freeman. His character was barely involved in the emotions of the story whatsoever. A narrator that's a character is supposed to be the narrator for some discernable story reason.

I think the bottom line is that the story of Ben Hur isn't very good.

Interesting and good: I felt zealots and zealotry were well portrayed. Think freedom fighters. Also, the Romans marching in as non-discrept human beings becoming formidable only when the cameras pulled back and you saw them en masse, acting as one trained unit, was an interesting perspective.

 

When Judah's voice went gravelly, post galley slave, it hit me. Richard Harrow from Boardwalk Empire! The brain works in funny ways.

[Hoss]

Finally got out from under a rock and caught Batman vs Superman. I don't get the hate. I thought it was great and stands up there as one of the best modern superhero flicks for me.

Affleck played the perfect Batman that he was asked to. Doomsday was pretty generic but the battle wasn't bad overall. Wonder Woman is wonderful (see what I did there?). Eisenberg wasn't terrible as Lex Luther Jr. The score was a pleasant surprise.

[ubkev]

Finally got out from under a rock and caught Batman vs Superman. I don't get the hate. I thought it was great and stands up there as one of the best modern superhero flicks for me.

Affleck played the perfect Batman that he was asked to. Doomsday was pretty generic but the battle wasn't bad overall. Wonder Woman is wonderful (see what I did there?). Eisenberg wasn't terrible as Lex Luther Jr. The score was a pleasant surprise.

I didn't hate it by any means. It was definitely enjoyable for me. My thing is, I really don't like Superman. He's basically freaking invincible, and yet there is always some kryptonite floating around somewhere. I also didn't mind Eisenberg as Lex. Sure, he's not Hackman and he didn't have Mrs. Teschmacher or Otis, but he wasn't bad. My kid and I were both a little letdown by Doomsday, but the battle was pretty cool. And I only ever notice the score if I hate it. Or if it's Oingo Boingo. Edited August 23, 2016 by ubkev

[Norcal]

Started Stranger Things at the GFs request...its not bad if u buy in. We're enjoying it.

[drnkirishone]

Finally got out from under a rock and caught Batman vs Superman. I don't get the hate. I thought it was great and stands up there as one of the best modern superhero flicks for me.

Affleck played the perfect Batman that he was asked to. Doomsday was pretty generic but the battle wasn't bad overall. Wonder Woman is wonderful (see what I did there?). Eisenberg wasn't terrible as Lex Luther Jr. The score was a pleasant surprise.

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[darksabre]

Started Stranger Things at the GFs request...its not bad if u buy in. We're enjoying it.

We started it Sunday. I'm digging it. It's like an extended X-Files episode with new characters and written by Stephen King.

[Hoss]

i hate you face

What's so wrong with the movie? It's a superhero movie and I thought it did things every other superhero movie does wrong but got a ton right.