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Re: 2007 Movies
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02/17/07 12:13 AM
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Ghost Rider *** (First Viewing)
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery Ghost Rider, a supernatural agent of vengeance and justice. Mephistopheles charges Johnny with defeating the despicable Blackheart, Mephistopheles's nemesis and son, who plans to displace his father and create a new hell even more terrible than the old one.
I know some will discredit this movie because it was done by Daredevil director, Mark Steven Johnson or some of the cheesy scenes, but overall, I really did enjoy this film. So much so, that I daresay it deserves a second viewing in theaters from me. First off, Nicholas Cage was GREAT as Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider. At least he seemed to give a sh*t about this character, rather than just "going through the motions" as he seemed to in the remake of The Wicker Man. I've always enjoyed Eva Mendes' work since I first saw her in 2001's Training Day. She doesn't disappoint again as Johnny's love interest and reporter, Roxanne Simpson. Finally, Peter Fonda did a great job himself as Mephistopheles. He didn't shout or show a lot of anger, but the man got his point across and was a presence on screen. If you were debating to see this movie, I would recommend it. It might not be worth the $8.50 for some folks, but definitely worth a matinee showing.
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Re: 2007 Movies
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02/17/07 11:34 AM
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dont forget teenage mutant ninja turtles some of u are probably a little old for this show but when i was little that was all i watched along with batman & gi joe cartoons cant wait for the movie in march TMNT Trailer
Time You Enjoy Wasting, was not wasted - John Lennon A man who nevers spends time with his family can never be a real man - Don Vito Corleone
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Re: 2007 Movies
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02/18/07 10:39 AM
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There's a juicy, by no means comprehensive, list of 2007-released films here. I'd have to say, whenever it comes out, be it soon or late, Lynch's Inland Empire gets me most excited.
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Re: 2007 Movies
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02/18/07 12:38 PM
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dont forget teenage mutant ninja turtles some of u are probably a little old for this show but when i was little that was all i watched along with batman & gi joe cartoons cant wait for the movie in march TMNT Trailer Batman: TAS remains the most mature and simply the best cartoon out of those mentioned so far.
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Re: 2007 Movies
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03/09/07 04:48 AM
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300 **** (First Viewing)
Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" concerns the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.
Easily my favorite movie of the year thus far and I think the only contender to knock it from its throne will be Grindhouse. Everything I had heard about this film prior to viewing it was DEAD ON! This is most definitely a guys movie. Great battle scenes, humor, sets, CGI, cast, etc. I really loved the sets and CGI work in the film, as I did with Sin City. Visually speaking, both movies are breathtaking. I think this paid a great tribute to Frank Miller as did Sin City and will only help to encourage more Frank Miller graphic novel movies to be made. Worth a second viewing in the theaters. Whatever you do this weekend, see 300!
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Re: 2007 Movies
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03/09/07 01:43 PM
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The Number 23 (2007;Schumacher) (1st time;theater) ** A man (Carrey) becomes obsessed with a book that appears to be based on his life but ends with a murder that has yet to happen in real life.I saw this with my girlfriend while I was in California. I went in knowing it was directed by Joel Schumacher (director of the horrendously horrible Batman & Robin), but my girlfriend has a much simpler taste in films. I went in fully expected to be bored to tears. I was pleasantly surprised, actually. Much better than Batman & Robin ever dreamed of being. It was a drastically different role for Jim Carrey, and I think he did a good job. The biggest problem with the film, however, is Schumacher. The film is shot extremely well...it's just Schumacher is horrible at story-telling. The big twist comes at about 3/4 of the way through the film. It's a decent twist, but somewhat predictable due to Schumacher's "story-telling." The film could have been great in the hands of someone like...say...David Fincher. But we're left with a film that had a load of potential, but somewhat falls flat because of Schumacher. It's still decent, though.
"Growing up my dad was like 'You have a great last name, Galifianakis. Galifianakis...begins with a gal...and ends with a kiss...' I'm like that's great dad, can we get it changed to 'Galifianafuck' please?" -- Zach Galifianakis
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Re: 2007 Movies
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04/07/07 04:55 AM
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Grindhouse **** (First Viewing)
An homage to exploitation B-movie thrillers that combines two feature-length segments into one double-bill designed to replicate the grind house theatergoing experience of the 70s and 80s. In "Death Proof," a psycho named Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) stalks and kills beautiful women with his car. In "Planet Terror," a small-town sheriffs' department has to deal with an outbreak of murderous, infected people called "sickos." A gun-legged woman named Cherry (Rose McGowan) and her martial arts-wielding partner (Freddy Rodriguez) take on the zombie army. The two films will be fused together by fake movie trailers.
THIS is why I go to the movies. For my money, it doesn't get any better than a Robert Rodriguez & Quentin Tarantino double-feature. Planet Terror I enjoyed for it's cast (Rose McGowan, Marley Shelton, Bruce Willis and Michael Parks) and also because it had the very grainy look to it that made it visually just look worn and beat down. Death Proof I probably enjoyed more because I'm biased towards Quentin Tarantino but also because Kurt Russell got to play a bad guy (not to mention the hotties: Vanessa Ferlito, Rosario Dawson and Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Not to mention the HILARIOUS trailer's such as Machete, Thanksgiving, Don't and Werewolf Women on the SS. To me, Quentin and Robert's last 2 efforts (Kill Bill and Sin City respectively) just seem to be more personal projects for these directors and it seems to show in the final product because I've enjoyed their latest films to their earlier work. I made a prediction that either 300 or Grindhouse would be my favorite movie of the year and after one viewing, I give the title to Grindhouse with 300 being a close 2nd. Finally, this is one movie that has to be seen on the big screen. Do yourself the favor, fork over the matinée price of $5.50-$6 and SEE THIS MOVIE IN THE THEATERS! Please don't wait for it to come on DVD.
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Re: 2007 Movies
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04/07/07 05:13 PM
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I'm glad they're done with the Pirates series, so Depp can FINALLY start filming The Rum Diary
Last edited by long_lost_corleone; 04/07/07 05:13 PM.
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Re: 2007 Movies
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04/07/07 05:22 PM
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Actually I've heard they still might make a fourth. Apparently Depp's so in love with the character and They'd either kill off or write out Orlando Bloom's character Personally I don't know what else they could do after 3 but it's Disney, so who knows?
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Re: 2007 Movies
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04/07/07 05:35 PM
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I'm glad they're done with the Pirates series, so Depp can FINALLY start filming The Rum Diary Let me put it this way....until unauthorized pictures are snapped for a geek movie news website, I won't believe RUM DIARY is happening until I see it actually happening with my own cyborg-bionic eyes. Anyway, I hope it actually finally happens. P.S. - Pizzaboy, novelizations usually are based on early script drafts of movies, so don't be surprised if the final film product is similar overall, but with substantial differences in the details.
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Re: 2007 Movies
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04/07/07 05:39 PM
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I'm glad they're done with the Pirates series, so Depp can FINALLY start filming The Rum Diary Let me put it this way....until unauthorized pictures are snapped for a geek movie news website, I won't believe RUM DIARY is happening until I see it actually happening with my own cyborg-bionic eyes. Anyway, I hope it actually finally happens. P.S. - Pizzaboy, novelizations usually are based on early script drafts of movies, so don't be surprised if the final film product is similar overall, but with substantial differences in the details. Thank you Stan Lee.
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