Ben's Movie Reviews - Page 3

Trigun · 03-06-2005, 09:25 AM

I think it's cool to leave them here. That way we can just make one stop for all our movie review info.

And you're correct Panache, I pity the fool that doesn't agree that the BDogg is cool.

dogopoly · 03-06-2005, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bendogg

On the DVD Review thing, it's completely up to you guys and gals. I'll start one for DVDs tomarrow if you would rather keep them separate. Someone respond & I'll check here tomarrow and take the appropriate action. --Ben

I'd rather see it all here. There's plenty of movies I haven't seen.

Also, the reviews for a DVD could be different for a theater movie--paying per-person for a movie on the big screen is different from a one-time rental to watch from your couch.

PeachieGleem · 03-06-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bendogg

On the DVD Review thing, it's completely up to you guys and gals. I'll start one for DVDs tomarrow if you would rather keep them separate. Someone respond & I'll check here tomarrow and take the appropriate action. --Ben

I myself would rather see a different thread for DVD's so they don't get mixed up with each other....

I think it would be great for DVD's...i just borrowed some from my daughter to watch.... so i can give my input about those later......

Only my thoughts....

And i should say it doesn't matter to me what you do...i just follow right along.....

~~panache~~ · 03-06-2005, 11:23 AM

Ben?

Maybe you should do a poll. Or you know what it's your thread. You choose. But I agree with Peache.

bendogg · 03-06-2005, 04:16 PM

I don't know how to set up a poll, so I figured I'd just set up the new thread. We can mix them though. I mean, if you're here tyipng a review for a movie you saw and also want to review a DVD in the same post, go ahead! (And vice-versa of course). It doesn't really matter to me. I've got lots of DVDs I can lend out to you guys and gals, so a new thread might make more sense to do separate threads.

Here's the link: http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85301 (Ben's DVD Review Thread)
--

Ben Dogg

dogopoly · 03-06-2005, 10:44 PM

FYI

Siskel and Roeper:

(1) Be Cool - one thumb up, one thumb down
(2) The Jacket - two thumbs down
(3) The Pacifier - two thumbs down

PeachieGleem · 03-07-2005, 11:04 AM

l. The Pacifier, $30.2 million

2. Be Cool, $23.5 million

3. Hitch, $12.5 million

4. Diary of a Mad Black Woman, $12 million

5. Million Dollar Baby, $8.5 million

6. Constantine, $6 million

7. Cursed, $3.9 million

8. Man of the House, $3.5 million

9. Because of Winn-Dixie, $3.4 million

10.The Jacket, $2.7 million

navyones · 03-07-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dogopoly

FYI

Siskel and Ropert:

(1) Be Cool - one thumb up, one thumb down
(2) The Jacket - two thumbs down
(3) The Pacifier - two thumbs down

"The Pacifier" gets one thumb up, one thumb down from me. It was okay. It wasn't the best movie, but it wasn't the worst either.

Trigun · 03-07-2005, 02:04 PM

Well Navyones, The Pacifier gat $30.2 million on it's opening weekend it may not be a good movie, but you have to agree that it's one of the few good family movies out there that do not resort to foul language to get a laugh.
Now let's see how Robots will do next week.

surfer · 03-07-2005, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bendogg

Good, Surfer, I'm glad you enjoyed it and were able to use those tickets. It's always an extra bonus when you get free tix to see a movie that you end up liking enough to have paid full price for!

Saxon gave The Jacket 4 Stars

(which is about the highest review he gives!). I was surprised to hear how much he enjoyedit. He said it was more of a psychological thriller and not too scarry. I'll still be skipping it, but it's good to know he liked it. --Ben Dogg

Let me know if you get more extra tickets! Thanks again for the Be Cool tickets. I forgot to mention I got a cool poster with Uma on it.

navyones · 03-08-2005, 12:21 PM

I am still looking forward to seeing "Meet the Fockers" coming out on DVD! That is a must own!

nickel · 03-09-2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by navyones

I am still looking forward to seeing "Meet the Fockers" coming out on DVD! That is a must own!

really? i haven't seen it. i haven't heard any good reviews of it either.
i take it you liked it?

raimin · 03-09-2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nickel

really? i haven't seen it. i haven't heard any good reviews of it either.
i take it you liked it?

i enjoyed meet the fockers, typical comedy sequals, never meet the first one. Streisand and hoffman made ther movie

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/meet_the_fockers/
39% rotten

and i watched the pacifier with my little cousins yesterday, i though it was the worst movie ive seen in a long while(ok, not as bad as elektra), while the 2 munchkins liked it

eSDee · 03-09-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by surfer

Let me know if you get more extra tickets! Thanks again for the Be Cool tickets. I forgot to mention I got a cool poster with Uma on it.

I saw a Comedy Central half hour show on Be Cool and it was pretty funny. Although I am kinda sick of Travolta at the moment I would like to see it because of The Rock. I saw the scene where he does the "Bring it On" scene between the two cheerleaders

That was almost funny enough for a matinee I thought.

bendogg · 03-09-2005, 11:04 AM

I agree with Raimin, it was pretty funny, but not quite as good as the original. Definitely worth the price of a rental though. I'll be on vacation for a week so you kiddies behave!--Ben Dogg

surfer · 03-09-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by eSDeeLoco

I saw a Comedy Central half hour show on Be Cool and it was pretty funny. Although I am kinda sick of Travolta at the moment I would like to see it because of The Rock. I saw the scene where he does the "Bring it On" scene between the two cheerleaders

That was almost funny enough for a matinee I thought.

Was there anything about how cool his hybrid was? I love how both movies had him making the best of nerdy type vehicles.

raimin · 03-09-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by surfer

Was there anything about how cool his hybrid was? I love how both movies had him making the best of nerdy type vehicles.

very similiar to get shorty where it was a mini van i think

He bascially bragged aout the mileage, compared to the hummers, how it didnt matter that it was slow, since when you're imprtant, people wait for you, etc

PeachieGleem · 03-09-2005, 01:17 PM

Went to see Hostage last nite....

I like Bruce Willis.... i thought the show was good. I jumped about 4 times. I think i even scared my hubby when i jumped...The lady behind me screamed out 2 times....

Thriller
1 hr. 42 min. A police officer is wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator. When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, he must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob.

R: for strong graphic violence, language and some drug use. And there is lots of strong language....

Hubby wanted to see this show, so i went along to keep him company.... glad i did.... alot of action.

I even got a T-Shirt....about time....

I give this movie a 4 out of 5
or a A

raimin · 03-13-2005, 01:30 AM

Saw robots this evening, on digital projector, animation was good, plot kinda thin, story floew by fast. overall i give it a b

dogopoly · 03-13-2005, 03:49 PM

Just got back from Robots.
Yes, very fast moving, really good animation, storyline a bit thin but good, happy fun for kids. Also, lots of inuendos for adults, including pieces from ads from our youth...kinda the subtle humor we got from the old Bugs Bunny shows.

I see this one going to video pretty quickly, but probably worth adding to your archive when it does.

I'd also give it a B, but might even go see it again with a different crowd (just for all of the extensive graphics.)

~~panache~~ · 03-13-2005, 03:51 PM

Dogopoly -

I have free AMC tix to use whenever. Is it worth seeing in the theater or should I wait for the DVD? I love Robin Williams and am looking forward to it.

hapoo · 03-13-2005, 04:23 PM

Saw robots at the imax in spectrum. VERY nice picture. Story was so-so. I pretty much wanted to see it simply because robin williams was in it. And while he did a good job, it wasn't enough to carry the movie. I agree with the B.

dogopoly · 03-13-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by panache

Dogopoly -

I have free AMC tix to use whenever. Is it worth seeing in the theater or should I wait for the DVD? I love Robin Williams and am looking forward to it.

First...Siskel & Roeper gave it one thumb up, one down (in that order.) The criticism was that all of the dialog was bland, and the Robin Williams character was just a continuation of all his other characters.

I said, "...but [i] might even go see it again with a different crowd..." are you inviting me? just kiddin'...
If you enjoy fast-paced fun-feeling animations with a predictable (but filled-out) story-line, then you'll probably quite enjoy it. And based on your personality in other threads I suspect that you will...enjoy it with some fun-loving, youthful friends.

dogopoly · 03-13-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PeachieGleem

Went to see Hostage ...
I give this movie a 4 out of 5
or a A

Siskel & Roeper: One thumb up, one down (that order). Criticism was that it started out well then half-way through the movie spun out of control.

I heard it was very DieHard-like, but with more (too much?) violence.

03-06-2005, 09:25 AM	#61
Trigun Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On a barren, dusty planet ... (with my kitty) Posts: 279	I think it's cool to leave them here. That way we can just make one stop for all our movie review info. And you're correct Panache, I pity the fool that doesn't agree that the BDogg is cool. __________________

03-06-2005, 04:16 PM	#65
bendogg Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,470	New DVD Thread I don't know how to set up a poll, so I figured I'd just set up the new thread. We can mix them though. I mean, if you're here tyipng a review for a movie you saw and also want to review a DVD in the same post, go ahead! (And vice-versa of course). It doesn't really matter to me. I've got lots of DVDs I can lend out to you guys and gals, so a new thread might make more sense to do separate threads. Here's the link: http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85301 (Ben's DVD Review Thread) -- Ben Dogg __________________ Let Your Freak Flag Fly, Real Real High! Last edited by bendogg : 03-25-2005 at 10:11 AM.

03-06-2005, 10:44 PM	#66
dogopoly Captain Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Fashion Valley in San Diego Posts: 1,843	More review scores FYI Siskel and Roeper: (1) Be Cool - one thumb up, one thumb down (2) The Jacket - two thumbs down (3) The Pacifier - two thumbs down Last edited by dogopoly : 03-13-2005 at 07:47 PM.

03-07-2005, 11:04 AM	#67
PeachieGleem Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sunny Calif Posts: 2,844	Nations Top Grossing Movies l. The Pacifier, $30.2 million 2. Be Cool, $23.5 million 3. Hitch, $12.5 million 4. Diary of a Mad Black Woman, $12 million 5. Million Dollar Baby, $8.5 million 6. Constantine, $6 million 7. Cursed, $3.9 million 8. Man of the House, $3.5 million 9. Because of Winn-Dixie, $3.4 million 10.The Jacket, $2.7 million

03-07-2005, 02:04 PM	#69
Trigun Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On a barren, dusty planet ... (with my kitty) Posts: 279	Well Navyones, The Pacifier gat $30.2 million on it's opening weekend it may not be a good movie, but you have to agree that it's one of the few good family movies out there that do not resort to foul language to get a laugh. Now let's see how Robots will do next week. Last edited by Trigun : 03-07-2005 at 02:10 PM.

03-06-2005, 11:23 AM	#64
~~panache~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ocean Beach, California Posts: 790	Ben? Maybe you should do a poll. Or you know what it's your thread. You choose. But I agree with Peache.

03-08-2005, 12:21 PM	#71
navyones Captain Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,811	I am still looking forward to seeing "Meet the Fockers" coming out on DVD! That is a must own!

03-09-2005, 11:04 AM	#75
bendogg Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,470	Meet The Fockers I agree with Raimin, it was pretty funny, but not quite as good as the original. Definitely worth the price of a rental though. I'll be on vacation for a week so you kiddies behave!--Ben Dogg

03-09-2005, 01:17 PM	#78
PeachieGleem Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sunny Calif Posts: 2,844	Hostage Went to see Hostage last nite.... I like Bruce Willis.... i thought the show was good. I jumped about 4 times. I think i even scared my hubby when i jumped...The lady behind me screamed out 2 times.... Thriller 1 hr. 42 min. A police officer is wracked by guilt from a prior stint as a negotiator. When a mafia accountant is taken hostage on his beat, he must negotiate the standoff, even as his own family is held captive by the mob. R: for strong graphic violence, language and some drug use. And there is lots of strong language.... Hubby wanted to see this show, so i went along to keep him company.... glad i did.... alot of action. I even got a T-Shirt....about time.... I give this movie a 4 out of 5 or a A

03-13-2005, 01:30 AM	#79
raimin Captain Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: san francisco Posts: 1,622	Saw robots this evening, on digital projector, animation was good, plot kinda thin, story floew by fast. overall i give it a b

03-13-2005, 03:49 PM	#80
dogopoly Captain Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Fashion Valley in San Diego Posts: 1,843	Robots, too. Just got back from Robots. Yes, very fast moving, really good animation, storyline a bit thin but good, happy fun for kids. Also, lots of inuendos for adults, including pieces from ads from our youth...kinda the subtle humor we got from the old Bugs Bunny shows. I see this one going to video pretty quickly, but probably worth adding to your archive when it does. I'd also give it a B, but might even go see it again with a different crowd (just for all of the extensive graphics.)

03-13-2005, 03:51 PM	#81
~~panache~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ocean Beach, California Posts: 790	Dogopoly - I have free AMC tix to use whenever. Is it worth seeing in the theater or should I wait for the DVD? I love Robin Williams and am looking forward to it.

03-13-2005, 04:23 PM	#82
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,269	Saw robots at the imax in spectrum. VERY nice picture. Story was so-so. I pretty much wanted to see it simply because robin williams was in it. And while he did a good job, it wasn't enough to carry the movie. I agree with the B.

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