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08-31-2014, 11:44 PM
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#18061
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The Flash
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 17,117
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GOTG 8/10
Enjoyed it quite a bit, but less so on a second viewing.
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09-01-2014, 01:24 AM
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#18062
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Midnighter
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Australia
Posts: 4,855
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How to Train Your Dragon 2
It was a story worth telling. It builds well on the world the first movie established.
8.5/10
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09-01-2014, 10:51 AM
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#18063
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Imperial Guardsman
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Work: Chandrilar Home: Strontia
Posts: 9,163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpsarri
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
As I enjoyed watching the movie at the theater by myself, I decided to give it another try at home with my wife. Undoubtely I can say that the second viewing was much better than the first.
The CGI is gorgeous and the visuals are outstanding. The action sequences are a treat to the eye. The narrative is non linear with a few throwbacks to the past, but it is none convulsive or confusing to those unfamiliar with the franchise. I love the comedic vibe that Garfield gives to Spidey. He really portraits the character and his legendary New York wit well.
Although the villains leave a lot to be desired, the relationship between Peter and Gwen (Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone) is the highlight of the entire movie. It is definitely a love story that reaches a "Romeo and Juliette" climax with a lot of tact and respect for the source material. I believe that nothing else could have been done better to approach one of the most tragic events in Comic Book history, than the way done here. Definitely the sequel is better than the first film by a small margin, but a step forward nonetheless.
7.5/10 - Very Good
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Great review. This sums up my feelings exactly!
I would add that the Spidey costume looks epic! Best representation on film! AND...Garfield wears the mask through out the film and only takes it off in moments that actually make sense...
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09-01-2014, 11:18 AM
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#18064
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Jedi Order
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Habs Nation
Posts: 28,104
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Godzilla (2014) - 4/10
- What a snorefest.
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09-01-2014, 11:32 AM
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#18065
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Retired Reviewer
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Bluffton, SC USA
Posts: 5,893
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meteor Man
Great review. This sums up my feelings exactly!
I would add that the Spidey costume looks epic! Best representation on film! AND...Garfield wears the mask through out the film and only takes it off in moments that actually make sense...
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I agree. The costume was a lot better than the first. Really looking forward to the next installment.
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09-01-2014, 03:19 PM
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#18066
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Doh!
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 11
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My rating system is out of five
November man 2.5
GOTG 4.5
3 days to kill 4.0
The purge 2 4.0
Sin city 2 2.5
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09-02-2014, 12:21 AM
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#18067
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Imperial Guardsman
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Work: Chandrilar Home: Strontia
Posts: 9,163
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Edge of Tomorrow: 8/10. I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Interesting, and visually impressive. A must have on bluray...
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09-02-2014, 04:25 PM
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#18068
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Batman
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: New York
Posts: 20,158
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Sin City 2: 3.5/5
A very good sequel to a great film. Didn't feel like it dragged at any point and was very entertaining. Eva Green rules.
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09-02-2014, 10:43 PM
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#18069
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Kiss my shiny metal arse!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York City
Posts: 3,300
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Some Ingmar Bergman summer films:
Sommarlek / Summer Interlude (1951) - While waiting for the night rehearsal of the ballet Swan Lake, the lonely twenty-eight year-old ballerina Marie recalls her first love Henrik.
It's a sad, but beautiful story. 8/10
Sommaren med Monika / Summer with Monika (1953) - Harry and Monika leave their families and jobs and spend the summer together on an isolated island.
I liked this one more than when I watched it the first time last summer. 8/10
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09-03-2014, 03:30 AM
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#18070
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I went to a general store. They wouldn't let me buy anything specifically.
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicagoland, Illinois
Posts: 2,239
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HOUSE (1986) - 8/10
Great 80's horror/comedy. Norm from Cheers is in it. Great 80's practical special fx/makeup. Awesome movie.
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