Ben's Movie Reviews - Page 30

sixpac shakur · 04-30-2008, 10:51 AM

I went to the Iron Man screening last night. Iron Man is a Marvel comic superhero. Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr) is a young businessman and engineering genius who has built an empire creating state of the art weaponry for the US military.

On a trip to the war zone in Afghanistan, Stark's convoy gets ambushed by terrorists resulting in shrapnel embedding near his heart. Only an electromagnet implanted in his chest prevents the shrapnel from piercing his heart. Stark then builds a metal suit and exacts revenge.

I am not a superhero movie fan. I only went because my husband was dying to see it. He loved it, I thought it was ok. Robert Downey Jr. was brilliant casting. He made the movie for me. Gwenyth Paltrow was horribly cast as the love interest. The special effects were good but I felt there wasn't enough action. The final scene was anti-climactic. My husband stated that the movie stayed pretty true to the comic book.

The movie is rated PG-13 and I give it a C-.

DarkFury · 04-30-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sixpac shakur

I am not a superhero movie fan. I only went because my husband was dying to see it. He loved it, I thought it was ok.

OMG... you are a "she" not a "he"?

All this time... I didn't know.

(I guess the avatar and name didn't convey that.)

sixpac shakur · 04-30-2008, 01:00 PM

We got married in Canada where gay marriage is legal.

J/K, yes last time I checked I still have my girlie bits.

DarkFury · 04-30-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpac shakur

We got married in Canada where gay marriage is legal.

J/K, yes last time I checked I still have my girlie bits.

Bwaaa haa haa haa...

Learn something new EVERY day.

Ummm.. can we have photos of said "girlie bits" as proof of gender please...

(j/k... well maybe not if you are willing to send the pics.

)

sixpac shakur · 04-30-2008, 09:19 PM

You've already got a photo of me in your avatar.

DarkFury · 04-30-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpac shakur

You've already got a photo of me in your avatar.

Ummmm... yeah....

so which one are you?

dogopoly · 04-30-2008, 10:56 PM

Revelation, 6pk!

Made of Honor

This was the story of a guy who's a "playa" but always hangs out with a girl he accidentally met in college who wanted nothing to do with his advances.

When she goes off on a trip to Scotland, she brings back the news that she has found the man she will marry. Meanwhile when she was gone, he comes to the realization that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. When she asks him to be her "Maid of Honor", his friends convince him that it will allow him to win back the girl.

The story line was pretty predictable, they acting was quite good without a lot of silly scenes, and the cast of characters was interesting (although the basketball guy seems useless--you'll know what I mean when you see it.) Overall, it seemed to me that it was written by a bunch of women who researched what men do and assumes that that's the way we live our lives. They did a decent job, but I'd still call it a chick-flick, good to bring a girlfriend (whether you're male or female) but I'd keep it to the cheap matinée. I'll give it a weak B because it was so predictable (I even figured out the time on the clock without seeing it when she's in bed in Scotland!)

Scorpio006 · 05-01-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFury

Bwaaa haa haa haa...

Learn something new EVERY day.

Ummm.. can we have photos of said "girlie bits" as proof of gender please...

(j/k... well maybe not if you are willing to send the pics.

)

TO THINK ALL THIS TIME....
SIXPAC IS A FEMALE...HUH ?!?!?!?!

NEVER WOULDA GUESSED IT !!!!

thresher · 05-01-2008, 09:54 AM

Uhm. I hate to remain off-topic, but holy crap! Sixpac is a girl? (woman)?!!?! :jawdrop: All this time I never knew. And to remain on-topic... I can't wait to see Iron Man Friday night at my tiny tiny little theatre in StAugustine. Guys, I have to take a picture of this theatre for you folks to believe how small it is. It is honestly 20 feet across for its entrance. 1 (ONE!) ticket window. Like an old photomat booth. It's so quaint and yet they play first run movies (grateful !).

sixpac shakur · 05-01-2008, 11:20 AM

Sorry, Mods. One more off-topic post.

These reactions are hilarious! I imagine the same reaction from Eddie Murphy when he picked up the tranny hooker...

"Whoa, you're a what???"

chickynik · 05-01-2008, 11:56 AM

this is a little off topic since it isn't a movie review, but does anyone know what was included in the raffle giveaway last night at the Maid of Honor screening?

Ben, I think you must have been sitting near me, becuase I heard someone say something about it being 3 o'clock in the morning before Hannah said it to Tim...haha...I thought that was funny

dogopoly · 05-01-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chickynik

this is a little off topic since it isn't a movie review, but does anyone know what was included in the raffle giveaway last night at the Maid of Honor screening?

Ben, I think you must have been sitting near me, becuase I heard someone say something about it being 3 o'clock in the morning before Hannah said it to Tim...haha...I thought that was funny

I'm Dogo, not BenDogg

I was in row 6...girl in front of me grabbed a T-shirt. Two seats left won the big prize! I don't know what was in the rest of the prize packs.

But I'm assuming that with a name like "chickynik" you must be a girl ((but these day's we're just never sure from screen names, right

)
So how did YOU like the movie from a girl's perspective?

thresher · 05-02-2008, 08:19 PM

Saw Iron Man tonight - Was very pleased but they could have shown 3 hours of green screen and I would have been tickled. I am a Marvel fanboy and a Robert Downey fanboy, so I was screwed!

The only complaint I had was that the CG was really antiquated. There is a chest scene between Paltrow and Downey where she plays "operation" where the cgi is so bad I laughed out loud. But all-in-all the casting was spot on. Favreau (director) and I must be blood brothers considering the placement of props: old airplane antiques, hot rods, jukeboxes, some other more personal stuff. Kinda weird actually. Like he was stalking my apartment.
B+/A- on the effects, A on the story and A++ on the casting. Can't wait for the sequel(!)

The Happy Squirrel · 05-03-2008, 10:44 AM

Saw Harold and Kumar last night

as to be expected it was pretty dumb, but its good for a few laughs probally a rental though, save your big sccreen cash for Iron man,

dogopoly · 05-03-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Happy Squirrel

Saw Harold and Kumar last night

as to be expected it was pretty dumb, but its good for a few laughs probally a rental though, save your big screen cash for Iron man,

Agreed...H&K was very raunchy but still pretty funny. If you can deal with the language and drug references, it's definitely worth the rental. But definitely not for kids.

The Happy Squirrel · 05-03-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dogopoly

Agreed...H&K was very raunchy but still pretty funny. If you can deal with the language and drug references, it's definitely worth the rental. But definitely not for kids.

hehe best two quotes

"dude, the klan throws some kick ass parties"
"whoa, that was close, i almost hit that unicorn"

chickynik · 05-05-2008, 09:08 AM

Hey Dogopoly...
I was the girl 2 seats over from you! I called into the station and found out the prize consisted of: $300 gift certificate to Nicks at the Beach or Nicks at the Pier, 2 nights stay at the San Deigo Sheraton, 1 hour facial or massage, and a hair and make-up session! WOW! and to think I was upset about not catching one of the shirts!! The funny thing about it all was when I was filling out the raffle ticket, my BF said "I don't know why you always fill those things out...you never win!" Never gonna win if you don't try right?!?!
As for my p.o.v. on the movie...I loved it. But then again, I'm a hopeless romantic, so I love sappy movies like that with happy endings

dogopoly · 05-05-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chickynik

Hey Dogopoly...
I was the girl 2 seats over from you! I called into the station and found out the prize consisted of: $300 gift certificate to Nicks at the Beach or Nicks at the Pier, 2 nights stay at the San Deigo Sheraton, 1 hour facial or massage, and a hair and make-up session! WOW! and to think I was upset about not catching one of the shirts!! The funny thing about it all was when I was filling out the raffle ticket, my BF said "I don't know why you always fill those things out...you never win!" Never gonna win if you don't try right?!?!
As for my p.o.v. on the movie...I loved it. But then again, I'm a hopeless romantic, so I love sappy movies like that with happy endings

It's so much fun to know that you won and you're here on the board, too! (I'd say HI to you at the next movie but I forgot what you look like...oh well. Enjoy the prizes and I'm glad you like the movie. (I actually did too, but I think it works really well as a rental on a rainy Saturday evening.)

--
Meanwhile, I saw IronMan yesterday and rather enjoyed it, although a few parts were far-fetched (although I guess it's sci-fi.) I'd give it a very strong B+ for action, good plot and good acting. I'm real curious what they'll do with the inevitable sequel.

bendogg · 05-20-2008, 08:11 AM

I saw Prince Caspian on opening weekend with my wife and brother. This is the second movie in the Chronicles of Narnia series. I read most of the series as a kid, but it is not necessary to have read them to enjoy the movies (like you kinda need to to enjoy the Harry Potter movies).

The movie was very enjoyable! Lots of Lord Of The Rings-style battle/army scenes without all the complicated back story. The CGI Father Water was amazing! The only knock on the story is that you don't really get to know the characters. I'll give this one a strong A-.

sixpac shakur · 05-20-2008, 11:21 AM

Ahhh...back to the transgender scene of the crime. Although it appears I can get married in California now!

Son of Rambow is a British film that follows two unlikely friends through the process of making a sequel to First Blood. One friend is shy and introverted, the other is a school troublemaker. The friendship grows as it follows their adventures into amateur film making.

The movie had it's cute moments but it was slow during the beginning. It might be good for older kids who won't be scared of "special effects" movie monsters that they make out of tin cans and such.

The one thing I liked about the movie is that it's set in the 80s so it's got a great soundtrack. I wouldn't pay to see it in the theater but it would be good rental.

B-

GraingerGuy · 06-09-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dogopoly

I saw it too. I'm gonna give it a B-.
It's basically the story of a guy from Boston who is friends with a n old Chinese thrift shop owner. When the owner gets shot in a robber, he tells the boy to take a samurai sword and return it to its owner. The magical powers of this sword transport the boy to China through a "non-portal portal". He soon gets befriended by a drunk (Jackie Chan) who saves him from an imperial army. The drunk turns out to be an amazing martial arts expert. The two begin their trek to find the owner of the sword--the Monkey King--who was turned to stone during a challenge. The sword will bring him back to life. The two meet up with a few allies to try to take down the evil warlord.

The graphics were a bit crude at times, the fight scenes were reminiscent of the old karate fight scenes of the movies from the 70s, and the story line was somewhat predictable, but the chemistry of the actors was good and there were enough chuckles to make it fun. Definitely not a top notch movie, but if you like this style, you'll probably find it fun enough. I'd call it the Karate Kid meets the Matrix.

I just saw this...I would give it a solid B to B+. I guess it's because I was a HUGE fan of the legend of the Stone Monkey King and it was nice seeing another interpretation of the beginning of the legend. It was definately cheesy at times, but it was still very entertaining.

RoniMan · 06-09-2008, 03:33 PM

Kung Fu Panda

I felt so strongly about this movie that I have to post.

SOLID A+!!!

Synopsis: Po, the Panda, felt he was destined for more in his life. As his village is threatened, he has to learn kung fu to save his village.

Even though the story is simple, the writing is excellent. I laughed all the way through the movie. They filled it with enough action to keep everyone happy. Great for families, and dates, or just something to watch for fun.

TofuNinja · 06-09-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RoniMan

Kung Fu Panda

I felt so strongly about this movie that I have to post.

SOLID A+!!!

Synopsis: Po, the Panda, felt he was destined for more in his life. As his village is threatened, he has to learn kung fu to save his village.

Even though the story is simple, the writing is excellent. I laughed all the way through the movie. They filled it with enough action to keep everyone happy. Great for families, and dates, or just something to watch for fun.

My GF said she loved this one... she didn't want to see it at first so she was surprised. She watched it with her mother and sister without me

We will watch it in IMAX hahaha

04-30-2008, 10:51 AM	#871
sixpac shakur Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Howard Stern's Reality Posts: 770	Iron Man I went to the Iron Man screening last night. Iron Man is a Marvel comic superhero. Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr) is a young businessman and engineering genius who has built an empire creating state of the art weaponry for the US military. On a trip to the war zone in Afghanistan, Stark's convoy gets ambushed by terrorists resulting in shrapnel embedding near his heart. Only an electromagnet implanted in his chest prevents the shrapnel from piercing his heart. Stark then builds a metal suit and exacts revenge. I am not a superhero movie fan. I only went because my husband was dying to see it. He loved it, I thought it was ok. Robert Downey Jr. was brilliant casting. He made the movie for me. Gwenyth Paltrow was horribly cast as the love interest. The special effects were good but I felt there wasn't enough action. The final scene was anti-climactic. My husband stated that the movie stayed pretty true to the comic book. The movie is rated PG-13 and I give it a C-.

04-30-2008, 10:56 PM	#877
dogopoly Captain Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Fashion Valley in San Diego Posts: 1,843	Made of Honor Revelation, 6pk! Made of Honor This was the story of a guy who's a "playa" but always hangs out with a girl he accidentally met in college who wanted nothing to do with his advances. When she goes off on a trip to Scotland, she brings back the news that she has found the man she will marry. Meanwhile when she was gone, he comes to the realization that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. When she asks him to be her "Maid of Honor", his friends convince him that it will allow him to win back the girl. The story line was pretty predictable, they acting was quite good without a lot of silly scenes, and the cast of characters was interesting (although the basketball guy seems useless--you'll know what I mean when you see it.) Overall, it seemed to me that it was written by a bunch of women who researched what men do and assumes that that's the way we live our lives. They did a decent job, but I'd still call it a chick-flick, good to bring a girlfriend (whether you're male or female) but I'd keep it to the cheap matinée. I'll give it a weak B because it was so predictable (I even figured out the time on the clock without seeing it when she's in bed in Scotland!) __________________ The dog days of summer are gone... my leash is broken...I'm FREE! Let's party? fleas really bug me!

05-01-2008, 09:54 AM	#879
thresher Commander Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St.Augustine FL. Plymouth Rock is a newbie! Posts: 1,183	Uhm. I hate to remain off-topic, but holy crap! Sixpac is a girl? (woman)?!!?! :jawdrop: All this time I never knew. And to remain on-topic... I can't wait to see Iron Man Friday night at my tiny tiny little theatre in StAugustine. Guys, I have to take a picture of this theatre for you folks to believe how small it is. It is honestly 20 feet across for its entrance. 1 (ONE!) ticket window. Like an old photomat booth. It's so quaint and yet they play first run movies (grateful !). __________________ Wait a second... you're telling me Sixpac Shakur is a CHICK? Last edited by thresher : 05-01-2008 at 09:56 AM.

05-03-2008, 10:44 AM	#884
The Happy Squirrel Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: the castle beyond the goblin city Posts: 2,576	Saw Harold and Kumar last night as to be expected it was pretty dumb, but its good for a few laughs probally a rental though, save your big sccreen cash for Iron man, __________________ Lion face / lemon face!

05-20-2008, 08:11 AM	#889
bendogg Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,470	Prince Caspian I saw Prince Caspian on opening weekend with my wife and brother. This is the second movie in the Chronicles of Narnia series. I read most of the series as a kid, but it is not necessary to have read them to enjoy the movies (like you kinda need to to enjoy the Harry Potter movies). The movie was very enjoyable! Lots of Lord Of The Rings-style battle/army scenes without all the complicated back story. The CGI Father Water was amazing! The only knock on the story is that you don't really get to know the characters. I'll give this one a strong A-. __________________ Let Your Freak Flag Fly, Real Real High!

04-30-2008, 01:00 PM	#873
sixpac shakur Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Howard Stern's Reality Posts: 770	We got married in Canada where gay marriage is legal. J/K, yes last time I checked I still have my girlie bits.

04-30-2008, 09:19 PM	#875
sixpac shakur Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Howard Stern's Reality Posts: 770	You've already got a photo of me in your avatar.

05-01-2008, 11:20 AM	#880
sixpac shakur Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Howard Stern's Reality Posts: 770	Sorry, Mods. One more off-topic post. These reactions are hilarious! I imagine the same reaction from Eddie Murphy when he picked up the tranny hooker... "Whoa, you're a what???"

05-01-2008, 11:56 AM	#881
chickynik Plebe Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	this is a little off topic since it isn't a movie review, but does anyone know what was included in the raffle giveaway last night at the Maid of Honor screening? Ben, I think you must have been sitting near me, becuase I heard someone say something about it being 3 o'clock in the morning before Hannah said it to Tim...haha...I thought that was funny

05-02-2008, 08:19 PM	#883
thresher Commander Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St.Augustine FL. Plymouth Rock is a newbie! Posts: 1,183	Saw Iron Man tonight - Was very pleased but they could have shown 3 hours of green screen and I would have been tickled. I am a Marvel fanboy and a Robert Downey fanboy, so I was screwed! The only complaint I had was that the CG was really antiquated. There is a chest scene between Paltrow and Downey where she plays "operation" where the cgi is so bad I laughed out loud. But all-in-all the casting was spot on. Favreau (director) and I must be blood brothers considering the placement of props: old airplane antiques, hot rods, jukeboxes, some other more personal stuff. Kinda weird actually. Like he was stalking my apartment. B+/A- on the effects, A on the story and A++ on the casting. Can't wait for the sequel(!)

05-05-2008, 09:08 AM	#887
chickynik Plebe Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Hey Dogopoly... I was the girl 2 seats over from you! I called into the station and found out the prize consisted of: $300 gift certificate to Nicks at the Beach or Nicks at the Pier, 2 nights stay at the San Deigo Sheraton, 1 hour facial or massage, and a hair and make-up session! WOW! and to think I was upset about not catching one of the shirts!! The funny thing about it all was when I was filling out the raffle ticket, my BF said "I don't know why you always fill those things out...you never win!" Never gonna win if you don't try right?!?! As for my p.o.v. on the movie...I loved it. But then again, I'm a hopeless romantic, so I love sappy movies like that with happy endings

05-20-2008, 11:21 AM	#890
sixpac shakur Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Howard Stern's Reality Posts: 770	Son of Rambow Ahhh...back to the transgender scene of the crime. Although it appears I can get married in California now! Son of Rambow is a British film that follows two unlikely friends through the process of making a sequel to First Blood. One friend is shy and introverted, the other is a school troublemaker. The friendship grows as it follows their adventures into amateur film making. The movie had it's cute moments but it was slow during the beginning. It might be good for older kids who won't be scared of "special effects" movie monsters that they make out of tin cans and such. The one thing I liked about the movie is that it's set in the 80s so it's got a great soundtrack. I wouldn't pay to see it in the theater but it would be good rental. B-

06-09-2008, 03:33 PM	#892
RoniMan Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 5,077	Kung Fu Panda I felt so strongly about this movie that I have to post. SOLID A+!!! Synopsis: Po, the Panda, felt he was destined for more in his life. As his village is threatened, he has to learn kung fu to save his village. Even though the story is simple, the writing is excellent. I laughed all the way through the movie. They filled it with enough action to keep everyone happy. Great for families, and dates, or just something to watch for fun.

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