Continuing on my Oscar buzz watching spree I just finished unbroken. I went in expecting a slow moving movie because of the subject matter and it is. I'm guessing it is a pretty accurate movie as far as the horrors that POWs went through. Worth a watch but don't expect action, expect realistic brutality that can make a person uneasy.
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01-15-2015, 09:35 PM #1531
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01-23-2015, 09:07 PM #1534
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Watched two movies tonight.
"The gambler" staring Mark Whalberg. Really wanted to like this one but found it kind of blah. Have to say I did like John Goodman in it though.
"Jessabell" decent thriller albeit it gets a bit predictable near the end.It's not your beliefs that make you a better person, it's your behavior.
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01-24-2015, 02:18 AM #1535
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01-24-2015, 02:20 AM #1536
I saw the wedding ringer and got a good amount of laughs out of it but it also has its serious moments.
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01-24-2015, 06:58 AM #1539
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A walk among the Tombstones starring Liam Neeson was ok, had a few good moments and I loved the Bert & Ernie act line he gave. Overall though it's slow moving and dull at times.
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01-24-2015, 05:01 PM #1540
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Well....
As I stated in another thread the wife is out of town visiting family and 300: Rise Of The Empire is starting in a few minutes on HBO-E.
I've loved the ancient history for some time so I'm interested in seeing how they portray Themisticles and the naval battles.
My significantly better half doesn't care for that genre so much.
I will presume it's more of a blood bath for the most part but I'm curious if they will adhere to some historical facts.
Will advise....it's starting now....back at it.
EDIT: it was OK with the obligatory stunning battle scenes and the movie went pretty quickly.
If one likes the genre I'd say see it once.Last edited by Wayne Evans; 01-24-2015 at 06:38 PM.
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01-25-2015, 05:12 AM #1542
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DVR'd the movie Alex Cross with Tyler Perry and at first I wasn't into it and almost turned it off and deleted the thing. But it ended up sucking me in and I actually enjoyed it, decent plot and one hell of a bad guy.
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01-25-2015, 10:47 AM #1543
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Had the house to myself last night so watched Serenity again. That movie never gets old for me
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01-30-2015, 11:47 AM #1544
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01-30-2015, 03:13 PM #1546
Last edited by stingray72; 01-30-2015 at 03:59 PM.
Why do I do this weightlifting thing for the last 34 years with all its ups and downs life has handed me? Because each time I came back stronger. NEVER GIVE UP. Gym life is about more than muscles getting bigger and weights going up. Its wisdom discipline dedication humility you name it.
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01-31-2015, 07:04 AM #1549
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Saw Fury last night and was very disappointed. The only good scenes were the Tiger tank battle and the montage during the ending credits. Too many contrived scenes and no company of Waffen SS unsupported infantry is going to do a frontal assault on a disabled tank with no infantry protection. At the very least they would simply by pass it.
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02-01-2015, 10:27 AM #1550
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Saw Edge of Tomorrow last night.
Perfect to keep my mind off things. Nothing complicated. The aliens are bad, they all get killed and he gets the girl at the end.
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02-05-2015, 06:52 PM #1551
Now on Netflix, watched it last night. Chronicles the year of many of the bodybuilders leading up to the Olympia.
I wish they had a little more with Jay Cutler but he has basically his own industry, so I understand there were probably conflict issues there. The insight into the chase for the Olympia is well worth a watch for anyone who has ever tried to make a small muscle larger. Plenty of "before and afters" that will amaze you.Don't put that on me Ricky Bobby, don't you ever put that on me.
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02-08-2015, 02:08 PM #1553
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A deeply introspective film noir. Reminiscent of citizen Kane in its portrayal of the modern day struggles a man has with his inner demons. Magnificent acting and thought provoking writing, this is a must see film that will make you rethink everything you hold true.It's not your beliefs that make you a better person, it's your behavior.
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02-08-2015, 03:24 PM #1554
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John Wick starring Keanu Reeves, was pretty good. Decent storyline and a massive bodycount, if you are into violence, guns and simply want to be entertained, give this one a look.
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02-08-2015, 05:01 PM #1556
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Just watched John Wick.
Crazy action and body count like Corbi said.
Lots of humor in it as well. Though its not a comedy.
He was a killer that left the business and got married. Just days after his wife died. They stole his car and killed his dog.
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02-09-2015, 02:32 PM #1557
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02-09-2015, 03:13 PM #1558
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If the Hoff didn't make a cameo, then no see. Simple as dat.
Did watch Whiplash. For what it is, it's good. Excellent acting, but it's still the same formula of an a**hole pushing a young'un to excel because the teacher was a failure in real life (comparatively speaking).
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