7ofSpades
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| Name | Chris Rattray |
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| Gender | Male |
| I'm From | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Member For | 830 days |
| Last Login | Sun. Jul 6 |
| Profile Views | 621 |
| Age | 35 |
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| Movie: | Aliens, Local Hero, The City of Lost Children, Ring, Fight Club |
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| Actor: | Christian Bale, Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, Monica Belluci, Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Denise Richards, Ben Stiller, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie |
| Director: | John Carpenter, James Cameron, Jeunet & Caro, Danny Boyle, Takashi Miike, Alfonso Cauron, Christophe Gans |
| Quote: | I say we grease this rat-fuck son of a bitch right now! |
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Kataude mashin gâru (The Machine Girl)
Unrated
Spends a long time going nowhere before finally unleashing the ninja yakuza and the machine-gun arm girl. For a tale about a well-armed amputee, could have chopped a good 20 minutes for a crisper experience.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
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We can all relate to losing our bests friend to a Jaguar shark and this is why The Acqatic Life With Steven Zessu wroks as a moving picture-film.
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La Cité des Enfants Perdus (The City of Lost Children)
R
Wonderful, original, mythical, like a fairytale that's been beaten in the head with a cat.
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Immortel (ad vitam) (Immortal)
R
Dense, layered, visual poetry. Underrated by illiterate fuckwits.
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John Adams
by Kenposted 1 day ago -
I recommend you see...Trailer for "Murder loves killer too"
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Meet the Spartans
by GaryOh My God! I feel less intelligent for having seen this steaming pile. Brash, painful and desperately clawing for laughs. Yeah, theres a few chuckles, but they're hard to hear over the sheer mass of groans. The shameless pop-culture box ticking wears thin very quickly and for the most part, it's as painful as the 'Casino Royale' testicle bashing scene (which is also "spoofed"). Where is Leslie Neilsen when you need him? If nothing else, viewers of this movie can feel very talented by comparison to anything on-screen.
This is not a recommendation... it's a public service announcement.
You have been warned.posted 2 days ago -
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The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
by GaryLikeable enough, user friendly family fare. Predictable and safe to show to Grandma. A little too cute for it's own good at times, but for the most part, very entertaining. Emily Watson is great as usual and the New Zealand support cast were fun to pick out for me. The moral seems to be that even the most strange and unique creatures get annoyed when you try to blow them up. Who'da thunk it? Save it for the kids or the adults with a soft spot for cutesy movies.
Not a bad wee family film, but not exactly a great one either.
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Creepy Horror Flicks 70's & 80's
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Something to tide you over...Was meant to be "They’re Creeping Up On You"-My mistake! :( So once you get around to the Creepshow question...choose Something to tide you over,so you can get this one right.posted 3 days ago -
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Wilderness
by CoryVery bloody & gory British horror film that has some bad guys being hunted down in the woods by a killer.
Hey, you should really see this!
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Parenthood
by GaryCllassic Steve Martin, sadly remembered for that cowboy birthday party scene. Trust me, there is more. If anything, this is an underrated Drama. New parents (like me) will find plenty to love, and older parents will need a new pair of pants ready. Very funny, sad, realistic and serious. The cast are teriffic throughout, look for an especially young Keanu Reeves in the role he was born for!!! We are all this dysfunctional to some degree,..... right? Fun, sad and ultimately very entertaining!
I'm sure you've all seen this..... but it deserves a revisit.
Oddly enough, one of the best lines came from Keanu Reeves: "You know, Mrs. Buckman, you need a license to buy a dog, to drive a car - hell, you even need a license to catch a fish. But they'll let any butt-reaming asshole be a father."
Couldn't have said it better myself.posted 4 days ago -
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Trailer for 2008 zombie film "Dead Air"
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American Ninja
by GaryYes, I know... but this is a true guilty pleasure from my youth. I'll always love it for such stupid reasons. It's dumb, schlocky, ridiculous, macho and ultimately a silly kick-ass 80's, direct to video pile of testosteroney. BUT.... I love it! Sorry, it's funny when it's not supposed to be, the ninja action is very cool and Steve James is the poor mans Samuel L. Jackson. 1985 never looked so .... er, well.... ninja-ish. Spawned a bunch of sequels, but the original is still the cult favorite. Trust me folks, it's really good fun!!!
Hell yeah I'm recommending this one!!!
Grew up with it and just can't let it go.
More funny than cool now, but who cares.... it's a cult classic!posted 7 days ago -
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Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
by KenOne of the best bad movies I've ever seen.
In the dark unexplored Avocado jungles of Southern California, A sexy feminist professor must venture deep inside to convince the Piranha women (i.e. cannibal women) to leave their homes for lovely Condos in Malibu.
I'm not making this up. One of the best lines is "there isn't a a feminist group that's advocates cannibalism, at least not since the 60's"
Plus Bill Maher is in it.Very, very rarely is a bad movie worth recommending to most people.
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death is the exception to the standard. The plot is insane enough to hold your interest and the dialog is thoroughly engaging. (it's from the writer of Pretty Woman and Under Siege)
Plus is features Bill Maher, Shannon Tweed and Mrs. Carpenter herself, Adrienne Barbeau.posted 7 days ago -
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Charlie Wilson's War
by GaryClever, fast paced, well written and thought provoking, this intriguing political satire is not only funny, but quite the acting showcase. Hanks and Hoffman play off eachother incredibly well and as the story hits closer and closer to home, it just gets more interesting. The dialogues is fast and sharp, and if it weren't for the amazing special features on the DVD, I would have thought it was pure fiction. Not so. Check out the feature on the real Charlie Wilson to see how scarily true this very clever satire really is. Oh, and Amy Adams is still gorgeous!!
Been putting this one off for a while. Stupid move.
This amazing political satire is funny, clever and scarily true. Check it out!!posted 9 days ago -
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See No Evil, Hear No Evil
by GaryThe remarkable duo of Pryor and Wilder reunite in this 80's classic comedy. Yes, it's a bit of a 'one-joke' movie that gets milked for all it's worth, but with laughs like this, who cares? The two leads are just so much fun and while it may be a bit dated, the comedic timing of Richard Pryor is pretty timeless. Joan Severance and a youngish Kevin Spacey make for a sinister duo of baddies, and even if you saw this way back when, I highly recommend revisiting this well loved classic from one of the truly great comedic duos.
Decided to revisit a classic comedy last night, and was left wondering where are the great comedy duos of today?
Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider?!?!? ..... naaaaahhhh.posted 11 days ago -
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
by GaryFinally, the king of supporting actors gets a lead role in this charming little musical biopic take-off. John C Reilly is up to his usual high standard in a chameleonic performance that spans a lifetime. Cameos aplenty are great fun, to the point of overshadowing the comedy, but there are still plenty of laughs to be had. Lighthearted and loads of fun, the music has me wanting to watch it again soon. And, I learned just how easy it is to accidentally cut someone in half with a machete!!! Good fun.
I'm so proud of John C. Reilly.
The man deserves a leading role like this.
Don't miss a great cameo from Jack Black as Paul McCartney, among literally dozens of others.posted 12 days ago -
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In the tradition of my Flixter hero Kevin (you know who you are), here's a title that amused me. Can't wait for a poster..... Kevin, you are still the KING!!
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Brian's Song
by GaryThis truly classic football movie is bound to get the tear ducts of even the most hardened dude flowing. Not particularly dated since 1971, this TV movie has some amazing performances from James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. The heartwrenching true story of Brian Piccolo not only addresses terminal illness in young people, but racial issues and the male coping mechanism as well. Unofficially recognised as the greatest television movie ever made (according to IMDB). Incredibly sad, beautiful, inspiring and horiffically underwatched. If you can find it, please give it a go!!
I just started a conversation titled "Movies that make guys cry". This was high on my list and I just had to watch it again. Still awesome! Go find it!
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The Incredible Hulk
by GaryWhere Ang Lee's 2003 Hulk was poorly recieved in part due to a lack of Hulk Smash style destruction, this reincarnation (while less soulful), makes up for it with an abundance of action and special effects. The story is simple and the Hulk animation seems to owe more to it's games than most other sources. The cast are uniformly good, obligatory Stan Lee cameo ... check! One of the biggest thrills was the appearance of Lou Ferrigno as a security guard (and Hulks voice), and Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark!! Marvel studios is certainly laying some interesting crossover groundwork. Great fun! Even comes complete with lonely guy walking away music... Yes!!!
I told myself that as long as the words "HULK SMASH!" were uttered, I would leave a happy man.
Well they were, and I did, but for so many more reasons than that!posted 21 days ago -
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
by GaryThe Burton and Depp collaboration strikes again and this time hits the mark beautifully with, of all things, a musical!! The leads are incredibly dark, the story is almost Shakespearian in it's beautiful simplicity and it's just bloody good fun for a person of my dark sensibilities. I loved the musical numbers, but if I had one complaint. it's that those songs aren't all that memorable. The killer ending and amazing atmosphere is enough to make up for it's few minor shortcomings.
I know most of you have seen this.
If you have, don't bother replying to say "I've seen it".
Just giving my review and I LOVED this movie.
So much fun and macabre. Hell Yeah!!posted 23 days ago -
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Garage Days
by GaryNot a bad little Aussie comedy for those who don't mind a bit of a rambling tale. The laughs are fairly scarce, but any of the scenes involving drug use are pretty hilarious. It tends to become more of a soap opera for much of the middle and the ending is a bit clunky, but the young Australian cast are fun to watch and the soundtrack manages to keep your attention. That said, without the touches of comedy, it's a bit like watching 90 minutes of 'Neighbours'.
Decidedly average Aussie comedy with some of the best hallucination scenes and very little else.
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Severance
by GaryBrilliant horror comedy with some truly surprising moments. Not only does it provide some genuine scares, but it manages to turn your expectations on its ear throughout thanks to some masterful editing. The black comedy is darkly hilarious and while gory, never has to resort to 'torture porn'. Some great dialogue and two scantily clad Eastern European hookers are the perfect addition to a pretty damned fine concoction of thrills, scares and laughs. Also look out for the best prosthetic (severed) leg you could wish for.
I had more fun with this than I have with most recent horror comedies. Not for all tastes, but the slightly twisted just might love it!!
posted 25 days ago -
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Fido
by GaryAwesome and quirky twist on the zombie comedy with zombies as pets and so many opportunities for some laughs. Unfortunately many of them fall flat, but the sheer quirkiness of a 50's zom/com is enough to keep even the most cunical viewer somewhat amused. It's outrageous and dark, but also extremely weird to watch Billy Connolly for 90 minutes without hearing him utter a word, let alone a string of profanity. Fun and very, very different for those who don't mind a bit of a change.
Oh yes! The Zom-Com lives!!!!
posted 27 days ago
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