A young man born into privilege gives up society for the Alaskan wilderness

Paints a much more sympathetic portrait of the main character, who in the book comes across as naive and unprepared, maybe even stupid.

Direction is good, characters fairly moving, and because it is Sean Penn, definitely dramatic. Who would have thought I'd so enjoy Hal Holbrook and Kristin Stewart in the same movie?!

Not quite able to take this seriously, and not quite fanciful enough to take purely as allegory. Have to remove a star for casting JT (who actually is not that bad) But c'mon...

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3/5

NDRU said:

A young man born into privilege gives up society for the Alaskan wilderness

Paints a much more sympathetic portrait of the main character, who in the book comes across as naive and unprepared, maybe even stupid.

Direction is good, characters fairly moving, and because it is Sean Penn, definitely dramatic. Who would have thought I'd so enjoy Hal Holbrook and Kristin Stewart in the same movie?!

I never knew that was her in that movie, I still think her best role was as the frozen sister in Zathura. I especially loved the clanging sound she made as she bounced down the stairs

ZombieKitten said:

NDRU said:

A young man born into privilege gives up society for the Alaskan wilderness

Paints a much more sympathetic portrait of the main character, who in the book comes across as naive and unprepared, maybe even stupid.

Direction is good, characters fairly moving, and because it is Sean Penn, definitely dramatic. Who would have thought I'd so enjoy Hal Holbrook and Kristin Stewart in the same movie?!

I never knew that was her in that movie, I still think her best role was as the frozen sister in Zathura. I especially loved the clanging sound she made as she bounced down the stairs

never saw that movie, is it any good?

NDRU said:

ZombieKitten said:

I never knew that was her in that movie, I still think her best role was as the frozen sister in Zathura. I especially loved the clanging sound she made as she bounced down the stairs

never saw that movie, is it any good?

yup, grab a couple of 8 year olds to see it with though, it truly adds to the experience!!!

oh, maybe I did, it's like Jumanji right?

NDRU said:

Not quite able to take this seriously, and not quite fanciful enough to take purely as allegory. Have to remove a star for casting JT (who actually is not that bad) But c'mon...

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Justin is the best part of that movie. He's a fine actor indeed.

There is a scene in that movie that is hilarious for a very personal reason, but other than that...it sucked.

NDRU said:

oh, maybe I did, it's like Jumanji right?

it's pretty much part 2 - different game, different kids, same story but with robots, aliens and outer space

ZombieKitten said:

NDRU said:

oh, maybe I did, it's like Jumanji right?

it's pretty much part 2 - different game, different kids, same story but with robots, aliens and outer space

It's way better than Jumanji though.

JustErin said:

NDRU said:

Not quite able to take this seriously, and not quite fanciful enough to take purely as allegory. Have to remove a star for casting JT (who actually is not that bad) But c'mon...

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Justin is the best part of that movie. He's a fine actor indeed.

There is a scene in that movie that is hilarious for a very personal reason, but other than that...it sucked.

No, I posted pics of the best part of the movie.

Justin is best in a supporting role like this. His narration of Southland Tales was too much for me.

JustErin said:

ZombieKitten said:

it's pretty much part 2 - different game, different kids, same story but with robots, aliens and outer space

It's way better than Jumanji though.

hello how could it not be with all THOSE cool things

and I'll watch anything with Dax Shepard

Kick Ass. Loved it. 4/5.

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NDRU said:

Not quite able to take this seriously, and not quite fanciful enough to take purely as allegory. Have to remove a star for casting JT (who actually is not that bad) But c'mon...

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woah there... Timberlake is a much more respectable actor than he is a musician or performer... it's all coming out now, especially with "The Social Network".

Hershe said:

torah3121 said:

megamind was good i give it 5 out of 5 stars. what i'm really looking forward to is this

I'm so excited for this. I bought a wand.

whose wand did u get? i got Sirius blacks and harry's

torah3121 said:

3.5/5

thanks I had 2 nightmares last night I woke up screaming "OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!"

The American. 3/5

Existensial movie about a contract killer who wants to retire. Clooney gives great pathos. Corbijn great cinematography. And the frequently nude Violante Placido is as hot as hell. But apart from all these fantastic visuals, the film lacks true depth and any clear meaning or journey for any of it's one-dimensional characters. Predictably comfortable.

Lammastide said:

The Blind Side (2009) - The life of an underprivileged youth is transformed when a well-to-do family helps him realize his potential. 3/5

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Lammastide said:

Harlepolis said:

I cringed the whole time I watched that film. My sister being a Sandra fan, I had to indulge her in silence,,,,,,one thing for sure, I've learned my lesson.

Uh, yeah... I think I understand where you're coming from. I dig Sandra, so I decided to suspend all context (which, as I recall, took a beer or two), and just let a feel-good flick be a feel-good flick.

I like Sandra too, the accent didn't bother me and even though she did a great job, and don't shoot me for saying this, I really didn't think that her role was Oscar worthy. Sorry, but I just thought it was average, not anything out of the ordinary. Just sayin'.

ZombieKitten said:

3.5/5

thanks I had 2 nightmares last night I woke up screaming "OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!"

I have a co-worker that have a daughter who's the spitting image of that girl, even that infamous cold stare

The sweetest thing ever,,,,,,but everytime I see her I wanna slap her right across the gums I hate that movie

missfee said:

Lammastide said:

Uh, yeah... I think I understand where you're coming from. I dig Sandra, so I decided to suspend all context (which, as I recall, took a beer or two), and just let a feel-good flick be a feel-good flick.

I like Sandra too, the accent didn't bother me and even though she did a great job, and don't shoot me for saying this, I really didn't think that her role was Oscar worthy. Sorry, but I just thought it was average, not anything out of the ordinary. Just sayin'.

why do none of these comments (including Harlepolis' omitted one) surprise me?

My girlfriend keeps telling me to watch it and I am like "ok I will...some day"

NDRU said:

missfee said:

I like Sandra too, the accent didn't bother me and even though she did a great job, and don't shoot me for saying this, I really didn't think that her role was Oscar worthy. Sorry, but I just thought it was average, not anything out of the ordinary. Just sayin'.

why do none of these comments (including Harlepolis' omitted one) surprise me?

My girlfriend keeps telling me to watch it and I am like "ok I will...some day"

It's not something you need to rush and see, trust me. Only on those days when you are bored out of your mind should you think to watch it.

JustErin said:

NDRU said:

Not quite able to take this seriously, and not quite fanciful enough to take purely as allegory. Have to remove a star for casting JT (who actually is not that bad) But c'mon...

[Edited 11/9/10 16:08pm]

Justin is the best part of that movie. He's a fine actor indeed.

There is a scene in that movie that is hilarious for a very personal reason, but other than that...it sucked.

I love this movie to infinity.

Hershe said:

torah3121 said:

whose wand did u get? i got Sirius blacks and harry's

Nice! I got Luna's - the one with the tulip handle. http://www.noblecollectio...p;catid=21

cool

johnart said:

JustErin said:

Justin is the best part of that movie. He's a fine actor indeed.

There is a scene in that movie that is hilarious for a very personal reason, but other than that...it sucked.

I love this movie to infinity.

I bought it twice. Five stars.

Fair Game (2010) - The White House exposes the identity of an undercover CIA agent as revenge for her husband's newspaper article revelaing the fabrication of evidence necessary to invade Iraq.

One of my comic book geek friends called and asked if I wanted to go see Red tonight before it's out of the theaters. I totally lied and said I had previous plans for a dinner with family. I'm actually staying home to watch all the great NBA games tonight.

sextonseven said:

johnart said:

I love this movie to infinity.

I bought it twice. Five stars.

it's a classic in some ways

Lisa10 said:

Kick Ass. Loved it. 4/5.

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Loved this one, too! The second comic book mini-series is being published right now and it's great! I'm really hoping for a sequel to the first movie.