What was the last movie you watched?

[Luke McAwesome]

Hrm, I watched "Knowing" again two nights ago. It's an okay movie, a bit frightening, but a good popcorn-munching film.

[DarthSion]

Van Wilder 3, abysmal reallied to heavily on the nudity.

[5150 Lego]

Fast and the Furious 4, better than that garbage sliding stuff in 3, but not as good as the first one.

At least the third one used real drifters for the stunts and the cars used were not neon lit, sticker filled, junk. Noe did they shift 7 times in a "quarter mile". I'll give the first F&F props forbeing the first, but it did not hold a finger to Tokyo Drift, or the 4th film.

ON a different note, i finaly saw Fanboys. Great movie! Laughed through out the hole thing. The Starwars cameo's were very well done and the Trekkie vs. Starwars fan boys scences was great!

[simonjedi]

Ice Age 3, loved it best cgi in a long time, reminds me of pixar before devil i mean disney turned it into a cash cow rehash movie maker.

I'm sorry, you must have Pixar confused with Dreamworks.

Red Dwarf: Back to Earth (Directors cut.) 7/10

It works much better as one long episode than 3 separate episodes, it just lacks really funny jokes and relies on the blade runner imagery a bit too much. I'd rate one of the better Rob Grant less episodes.

[DarthSion]

Nope i mean pixar, its the same thing each time.

Watched Hitler the rise of evil again, one of my favourites.

[simonjedi]

pretty much sums it up

[Batbrick]

pretty much sums it up

BWAHAHAHAHA! BRILLIANT! :laugh:

I've long held a distaste for Dreamworks films, even Kung Fu Panda -which was turning brilliant- went with a stupid anticlimax ending of haivng the previously threatening and deep villain suddenly just cannon fodder under the panda's butt, after so much buildup to an awesome finale.

To the Brickmobile!

[DarthSion]

You cant compare pixar and dreamworks, pixar only does kiddy cgi movies, dreamworks doesn't, it has made games including the original 2 psx medal of honor games, real life cgi mixes such a evolution and real life movies such as cast away, gladiator, one of the best movies of all time, saving private Ryan.

Pixar is just as guilty of doing the same thing over and over, UP old guy longing for times gone by, wall-e longing for times gone by, cars, even toy story all have the same recurring theme of longing for times gone by.

Back on topic, Just watched Evolution in HD, great movie, one of my favourites.

[simonjedi]

You cant compare pixar and dreamworks, pixar only does kiddy cgi movies, dreamworks doesn't, it has made games including the original 2 psx medal of honor games, real life cgi mixes such a evolution and real life movies such as cast away, gladiator, one of the best movies of all time, saving private Ryan.

We're talking about Dreamworks animation (Its not fair to compare dreamworks as a whole, its like comparing Star Wars with Red Dwarf) which include:

3 Shreks (with the 4th being made AND a puss in boots spin off).

2 Madagascars (with the 3rd being made)

Kung Fu Panda (second being made)

The only sequels Pixar have made (so far is) Toy story 2 (which before you do the whole "Disney forced them" Disney and Pixar fell out over it) which was rated HIGHER than the original one.

Dreamworks are obviously "the cash cow rehash movie maker".

Pixar is just as guilty of doing the same thing over and over, UP old guy longing for times gone by, wall-e longing for times gone by, cars, even toy story all have the same recurring theme of longing for times gone by.

I've seen Wall-E many times and no where in the film have i got the impression that he is "longing for times gone by. " I've not seen UP yet (not out till october in the UK) but that's the whole point of the movie, he misses his wife and travels to south america because she wanted to visit. I've not seen cars so i can't comment and it only applies for Woody and Jesse from the toy stories series.

Dreamworks are as the image says "animals doing things that animals don't do, with pop culture references and fart jokes"

[DarthSion]

Until 2004 dreamworks animation was dreamworks, it was spun off into its own group, so its apt.

Wall-e playing the music on the like 40s dance music clips, the whole longing for people to actually interact, ive seen up and cars its there.

If your going to talk about sequels maybe check first, pixar is making toy story 3, cars 2, there is also talks of monsters inc 2, and Ratatouille 2.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pixar...s#In_production

http://au.movies.ign.com/articles/896/896104p1.html

[simonjedi]

Until 2004 dreamworks animation was dreamworks, it was spun off into its own group, so its apt.

No it's not. You've picked films from your other post that has COMPLETLY different target audiences.

If your going to talk about sequels maybe check first, pixar is making toy story 3, cars 2, there is also talks of monsters inc 2, and Ratatouille 2.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pixar...s#In_production

http://au.movies.ign.com/articles/896/896104p1.html

I've checked both articles and can't see any mention of Ratatouille 2. Cars 2 will be Pixars 3rd sequel in its 20+ year history.

[Commander Flash]

Simonjedi knows this stuff. I just noticed the stupid Dreamworks face thing . I don't understand. Not every movie franchise needs more than 1 movie. Especially Shrek. And Kung Fu Panda

[Oky]

I agree, Dreamworks is the kiddie movie cash cow milker, not Pixar. I mean, come on, 4-5 Shrek movies? Pixar's films may have similar themes, but at least they make more mature films than Dreamworks. And even though they are owned by Disney, they wont abandon their morality of not making sequels if they don't have a good script that makes them worth making. Besides, TS and Cars are the only sequels among the many planned Pixar movies.

I also agree that you can't compare Pixar with the whole Dreamworks studios. If you want to compare it with it, you'll have to include all other Disney movies, which would still be unfair because Disney has a different target audience as Dreamworks.

pretty much sums it up

Yup. Except Dreamworks also always tries to copy Pixar's ideas.

Pixar makes A bug's life, they make Antz.

Pixar makes Nemo, they make Shark Tale

Pixar makes Ratatouille, they make Flushed Away.

[Darth Legolas]

I agree, Dreamworks is the kiddie movie cash cow milker, not Pixar. I mean, come on, 4-5 Shrek movies? Pixar's films may have similar themes, but at least they make more mature films than Dreamworks. And even though they are owned by Disney, they wont abandon their morality of not making sequels if they don't have a good script that makes them worth making. Besides, TS and Cars are the only sequels among the many planned Pixar movies.

I also agree that you can't compare Pixar with the whole Dreamworks studios. If you want to compare it with it, you'll have to include all other Disney movies, which would still be unfair because Disney has a different target audience as Dreamworks.

Yup. Except Dreamworks also always tries to copy Pixar's ideas.

Pixar makes A bug's life, they make Antz.

Pixar makes Nemo, they make Shark Tale

Pixar makes Ratatouille, they make Flushed Away.

Okay. I agree with you... but I'm pretty sure Flushed Away Came before Ratatouille, because I remember Ratatouille, and you just brought Flushed Away back in to my mind. I'll search it.

Also, they're making a sequel to cars? And What's TS?

EDIT: Yay, I win! Ratatouille: 2007, Flushed away: 2006!

But Dreamworks still stinks. I've never bothered to watch a movie of their's.

Edited July 24, 2009 by Darth Legolas

[Oky]

Okay. I agree with you... but I'm pretty sure Flushed Away Came before Ratatouille, because I remember Ratatouille, and you just brought Flushed Away back in to my mind. I'll search it.

May be, but Pixar always spends more time on their movies and they had all their movies up until Wall-E planned from the start, so Dreamworks had plenty of time to steal the ideas.

Also, they're making a sequel to cars? And What's TS?

Yes.

And TS=Toy Story. As in Toy Story 3.

Edited July 24, 2009 by Oky Wan Kenobi

[5150 Lego]

I agree, Dreamworks is the kiddie movie cash cow milker, not Pixar. I mean, come on, 4-5 Shrek movies? Pixar's films may have similar themes, but at least they make more mature films than Dreamworks. And even though they are owned by Disney, they wont abandon their morality of not making sequels if they don't have a good script that makes them worth making. Besides, TS and Cars are the only sequels among the many planned Pixar movies.

There no such thing as "Morality" among movie/animation companies. They have, and will always do what makes them money. Heck, you even admit this in your own post about cars and TS. There were a couple of there most successful movies, so a sequel is a no brainer.

Besides, who cares? Why are people so concerned about this whole morality issue anyways? If you enjoy the movie whats the problem?

[Batbrick]

Darth Sion are you serious? You just linked to Wikipedia to back up your info. Not advisable as hard evidence let me say.

I can still appreciate Dreamworks, the first Shrek and Kung Fu Panda were stellar (despite aforementioned anticlimactic fight). However, I get the feeling that even some of the animators and writers are getting sick of being pushed towards furry animal stories. I admit Pixar does have a traditional Pixar formula, but almost every time there is a new spin on it and a new message to appreciate. I et the feeling that Dreamworks is just yet to evolve in its own way.

There no such thing as "Morality" among movie/animation companies. They have, and will always do what makes them money. Heck, you even admit this in your own post about cars and TS. There were a couple of there most successful movies, so a sequel is a no brainer.

Yes, because people don't have morality! They are dark and evil and money grabbers and will crawl into your bed at night and steal your blankets just to leave you cold!

Of course companies are money grabbers, that goes without saying so much a post by itself could be considered spam. Doesn't mean the people working in the company, on any level, don't want to make a good movie with good themes. Read any Pixar interview or even a Kung Fu Panda interview and you can tell that the people that write and board these stories care. all of them? No, but quite a few people, because as we all know a company is a collective whole of people, so it doesn't share one single opinion.

[Lt. Col. Thok]

Blibbity blibbty bloo! Enough arguing, get back on topic!

Ahem.

Just saw HP6. I found it better than HP5; however, in my books that's not saying much. I still like the first two movies best.

[5150 Lego]

Yes, because people don't have morality! They are dark and evil and money grabbers and will crawl into your bed at night and steal your blankets just to leave you cold!

Of course companies are money grabbers, that goes without saying so much a post by itself could be considered spam. Doesn't mean the people working in the company, on any level, don't want to make a good movie with good themes. Read any Pixar interview or even a Kung Fu Panda interview and you can tell that the people that write and board these stories care. all of them? No, but quite a few people, because as we all know a company is a collective whole of people, so it doesn't share one single opinion.

I don't believe you understood what i was getting at. I wasn't saying that because a company doesn't stick to certain "Morales", means that they don't want to produce good quality movies. That was never said. I quoted the comment of of doing a sequel would be going against a companies "morals" just to make money. If a company decides to make a sequel,its because the first one was a success and brought in enough money to suggest that a second movie based on the same characters and story line can again make enough money to make a profit. Sometimes it works out great (like Toy story) and others times not so much. (like Shrek). IMO, it really has nothing to do with morals of the company, but the all mighty $. If they don't feel its going to be profitable to make a sequel, then it won't be done. if there's potential, then it will get the green light. but there not just going to do it, just to do it. Writers and producers are always going to write the best material they can, as i'm sure they want people to enjoy all the time and hard work they put into said project.

Back On topic, i won tickets to see a pre screening of the new GI Joe movie. I'm not as excited as i was to see Transformers, but it should be fun.

[Mariann Asanuma]

I'm sure people will be jealous of this --

The last movie I watched was District 9. I got to see the world premiere preview at Comic Con last night. It was even introduced by Peter Jackson himself! The director Neill Blomkamp and also the main star Sharlto Copley was there. I even got to take a picture with the actor.

Without giving anything away, it was a little too violent for me, and had too much language (I didn't know it was R rated). I liked the story and there were some cool effects and concepts. It was a pretty intense film too.

[allanp]

Rocky Balboa (ending my Rocky marathon whatchnig every movie over two weeks) Rocky 4 is still my favorite.

[AwesomeStar]

Valkyrie.

Amazing WW2 film, Tom Cruise was a total star for me, told from a Nazi-Germany perspective, about the German plot to assassinate Hitler.

Good film, highly recommended - you WILL be surprised.

~A.S.

[DarthSion]

I must admit i watched it the other day and it wasnt too bad, which is saying something because i cant stand cruise.

[AwesomeStar]

I must admit i watched it the other day and it wasnt too bad, which is saying something because i cant stand cruise.

Mhm. Its good because it only has about 20-25 minutes of gunfire/fighting, unlike almost every war film. The rest is very political and tense.

A nice change from the norm.

~A.S.

[CDC]

Red Dragon with ralph fiennes, edward norton and anthony hopkins, i liked it