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What did you watch this week (03/09-09/09)

posted 7 years ago by StoneKeeper (21194)
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Busy week for me so not a lot of movies.

DOA : Dead or Alive (2006 DVD) : I stayed away from this movie as long as I could but always was curious about it. Especially since I fell in love with Jaime Pressly in My name is Earl. The trailer is better than the film, that’s for sure. I wish it could at least have been a ‘so bad it’s good’ kind of movie but it’s not. Just a bad movie with a few moments of good fighting and one or two highlights. 3.5/10

The abominable Dr. Phibes (1971 DVD): ’’ A doctor, scientist, organist, and biblical scholar, Anton Phibes, seeks revenge on the nine doctors he considers responsible for his wife's death.’’ Strange and intelligent, weird and funny, creepy with a cool atmosphere and solid acting. I think that’s a good description for this film. The two investigators were fun to watch. The murders were even more fun. (Except the one with the rats on the plane) 7-7.5/10

The Chinese Zodiac (Sap ji sang ciu 2012 Bluray) : Those who follow this thread for a while now know that Im a loyal Jackie Chan fan but this one was a miss for me. It’s too childish, the story was too standard, the special effects were poor and it seriously lacks realism. Otherwise, it was colorful, the pace was good although it was a bit too long and the fight scenes were okay although there wasn’t enough of them. 5/10

Preacher Season 1 (DVD): I loved it. The Pilot was good but episode 6 (The Sundowner) was the best of all. The last episode left me with mixed feelings but I hope to find Season 2 on AMC.com because I can’t wait to continue this show.

[–] Drmccormack (743) 7 years ago

Preacher Season 1 was very good. I haven't finished watching season 2 yet, so I'm not sure yet if it holds up. Ruth Negga is excellent in that show. Dominic Cooper is a perfect Preacher but my favorite is definitely Joe Gilgun as Cassidy.

[–] StoneKeeper (21194) 7 years ago

Yeah, I really have a TV crush on Ruth Negga since that show.

[–] Drmccormack (743) 7 years ago

I think Ruth Negga is exquisite. I know fans of the comic aren't happy because Tulip is supposed to be a blonde Texan. I read the comic too and I think Negga captures the spirit of the character very well. She's a terrific actress.

[–] MinaVladimir (4077) 7 years ago

I'm yet to see Joe Gilgun in something, and not enjoy the sh!t out of his performance. The guy is excellent.

Season two is different than season one I feel /for some obvious reasons/, but I still like it. There's still enough craziness to keep me entertained.

[–] Drmccormack (743) 7 years ago

I haven't finished it yet, but so far, it's not as good as Season 1. Still it's better than 90% of television shows, even in its second season.

[–] MinaVladimir (4077) 7 years ago

I haven't finished it yet either. Season two isn't perfect by any means, but as you said, it's still better than most shows.

[–] MinaVladimir (4077) 7 years ago

Preacher is so much fun. And that motel fight scene was something else!

The Faculty (1998)
High School sucks! And then aliens. This is a mish-mash of so many other movies, but, boy is it entertaining. I loved it as a teenager, and I still loved it now. Good mix of CGI and practical effects. I cared for the characters. It was just tense enough and funny enough. And the cast is excellent, both main and secondary. I even enjoy the "updated" /for the time/ 90's versions of the music. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[–] StoneKeeper (21194) 7 years ago

Hey! Thanks for reminding me this movie. Im craving to see it again now and want it for my collection.

[–] MinaVladimir (4077) 7 years ago

It's one of those comfort movies for me. I don't watch it all that often, but anytime I do, I do feel good.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

My First Mister with Albert Brooks and Leelee Sobieski. I loved it, and give it an 8/10.

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"When you see me again, it won't be me."

[–] StoneKeeper (21194) 7 years ago

I had never heard of this one. It looks pretty quirky.

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 7 years ago

Actually it's more warm and funny rather than quirky. Check it out. Brooks and Sobieski were both very good.

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"I AM the FBI."

[–] TexasJack (12515) 7 years ago

Forgot that I'd seen a new movie this week -- Passengers https://moviechat.org/tt1355644/Passengers

Interesting story. The effects were very well done and the acting was great, but it was [spoiler]disappointing that Larry Fishburne's role turned out to be so small[/spoiler]. I thought the ending seemed rushed and was a bit of a letdown, but it was still enjoyable. 7/10

[–] StoneKeeper (21194) 7 years ago

Haven't seen it and but I might watch it... don't know yet.