Author Topic: Phoenix Dark movie reviews (Read 4288 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** January 02, 2007, 02:07:52 PM »

Pick a movie. Any movie. If I've seen it, I'll give a paragraph review. This will prove that I have taste.

LET'S GO

rocketman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2007, 02:14:24 PM »

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2007, 02:15:36 PM »

Never seen it. If I did I'd probably give it a 10/10

Solo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2007, 02:17:38 PM »

The Seventh Seal.

Cheebs · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2007, 02:25:40 PM »

Pokemon The Movie: 2000

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2007, 02:29:41 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on January 02, 2007, 02:25:40 PM

Pokemon The Movie: 2000

Saw it in the theaters. At the time I gave it a 10/10, but now...

5/10. Fun movie for kids and Pokefreaks, and it almost made me cry when the Pokemon brought Pikachu back to life with their tears. The soundtrack was pretty awesome though

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:09:51 PM »

Phht. I'm going to make my own movie review thread tonight. Ordering some stuff on netflix right now.

PD vs Himu gogogo FIGHT

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:24:08 PM »

Quote from: Solo on January 02, 2007, 02:17:38 PM

The Seventh Seal.

Dude, this is PD.

Vizzys · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:25:52 PM »

Phoenix Dark have you watched reservoir dogs yet?

I will keep asking until you do.

TVC15 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:28:53 PM »

Rosemary's Baby
Chinatown
Dagon
Fitzcarraldo
Rock n Roll High School

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:29:31 PM »

Goodfellas

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:29:58 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on January 02, 2007, 03:28:53 PM

Rosemary's Baby
Chinatown
Dagon
Fitzcarraldo
Rock n Roll High School

I saw some of Rosemary's Baby and it was interesting. Definitely wasn't what I expected

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:34:09 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 03:29:31 PM

Goodfellas

KICKASS

Very well acted and utterly badass movie.

Vizzys · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:35:16 PM »

You bastard.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:36:25 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 02, 2007, 03:34:09 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 03:29:31 PM
Goodfellas

KICKASS

Very well acted and utterly badass movie.

Casino
Mean Streets
Taxi Driver
Cape Fear
The Departed

TVC15 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:38:43 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 03:36:25 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 02, 2007, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 03:29:31 PM
Goodfellas

KICKASS

Very well acted and utterly badass movie.

Casino
Mean Streets
Taxi Driver
Cape Fear
The Departed

Sucks
Awesome
Pretty good
Which version? Remake sucks.
Haven't seen

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:41:11 PM »

Casino sucks?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:48:06 PM »

What I saw from Casino was cool. Never saw the others

Solo · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:49:48 PM »

Casino is definately one of Marty's worst. It like a Vegas Goodfellas, except not good.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:52:22 PM »

Quote from: Solo on January 02, 2007, 03:49:48 PM

Casino is definately one of Marty's worst. It like a Vegas Goodfellas, except not good.

This thread is full of haters. :'(

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #20 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:53:40 PM »

Solo hamming up my thread with BAD TASTE

Solo · « **Reply #21 on:** January 02, 2007, 03:59:21 PM »

Sorry, I will leave your BAD TASTE thread.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #22 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:03:56 PM »

But anyway, Casino is pretty kickass.

TVC15 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:15:37 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:03:56 PM

But anyway, Casino is pretty kickass.

Except that it blows and is pretty much totally inessential. It's like he needed a movie and had no good ideas, so he just decided to warm over Goodfellas. He would've gotten away without any hassle if he hadn't done Goodfellas like 2 years before.

As it stands, it just feels like an extremely generic mafia movie. It's so typical. Goodfellas, The Godfather, and The Sopranos all have incredibly memorable characters, too. Casino, not so much. I also would market as the point in which Pesci jumped the shark and people realized that he had playing the same role for the entirety of his notability.

F minus for Casino.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #24 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:23:08 PM »

Sam Rothstein and the Pesci character weren't memorable? Hell, even James Wood's character was memorable. So what if he had done Goodfellas already, Casino still stands on its own as a powerful, well-made film.

TVC15 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:28:04 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:23:08 PM

Sam Rothstein and the Pesci character weren't memorable? Hell, even James Wood's character was memorable. So what if he had done Goodfellas already, Casino still stands on its own as a powerful, well-made film.

No it doesn't. And believe me, it takes a lot for me to not like a movie with James Woods in it. I love Vampires. Actually, I'd go so far as to say that Casino makes Vampires look like Goodfellas.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #26 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:33:41 PM »

I have a feeling I'm going to hate Brazil...but I don't want to let TVC down $:-\$

I'll try to watch it early (IE, midnight) so I can't use the "I WAS TIRED" excuse

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #27 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:34:09 PM »

PD, go watch Brazil now, then PM me so I can sell you my old copy.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #28 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:38:02 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:34:09 PM

PD, go watch Brazil now, then PM me so I can sell you my old copy.

Can't. A couple dudes are over trying to fix the boiler. Once they leave I gotta go pick up my brothers for more Christmas monie shopping

TVC15 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:40:40 PM »

Which version of Brazil is it? What's the running time? Do you know if it's Terry Gilliam's cut of it, or the awful studio cut?

If it's Gilliam's cut, I have no doubt that you'll like it. It's a difficult movie to dislike. I think the only objective complaint is that it's a bit long, and the actress playing the chick Sam wants isn't as "on" as everything else about the movie. I'd say more but I'd have to give up plot points.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #30 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:41:33 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on January 02, 2007, 04:40:40 PM

Which version of Brazil is it? What's the running time? Do you know if it's Terry Gilliam's cut of it, or the awful studio cut?

2 hours 23 min

On the back it says "fully restored with bonus footage"

TVC15 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:43:09 PM »

Yep, that's the good one. Watching the studio cut is kind of an eye opener. It's not like they cut scenes to trim the running time, they RE-EDITED the movie to make it have a different plot.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #32 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:45:28 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on January 02, 2007, 04:43:09 PM

Yep, that's the good one. Watching the studio cut is kind of an eye opener. It's not like they cut scenes to trim the running time, they RE-EDITED the movie to make it have a different plot.

The "Love Conquers All" version is most definitely the worst of the lot.

How many cuts were there again, five? The Gilliam cut, the European, the American, the TV version, and what else...?

TVC15 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:50:25 PM »

The Criterion Cut, The Original Gilliam Cut, the Euro Cut, Love Conquers All. The TV version is Love Conquers all. The Criterion Cut is the original Gilliam cut with some added footage from the european cut. I feel like I'm missing a cut, though.

I think the record for most cuts of a single film is Mr. Arkadin, of which there are at least 7.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #34 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:55:11 PM »

I hope it's good

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #35 on:** January 02, 2007, 04:56:40 PM »

I thought the Criterion cut was the only Gilliam cut, though? It combines footage from both the American and European versions of the film. The original Gilliam cut, IIRC, was just a rough which was previewed to various institutions around the country while Gilliam was having a falling out with Universal.

Also, about Mr. Arkadin, that doesn't really count since none of the cuts truly make the film a complete piece. Its really just various institutions re-organizing random footage that Welles approved of, and even some that was meant to be left on the cutting room floor.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #36 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:13:03 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:34:09 PM

PD, go watch Brazil now, then PM me so I can sell you my old copy.

I'll take your old copy. Which cut is it?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #37 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:16:26 PM »

Stop being such a lazy bastard and buy it yourself. It's not like it's pussy, so you should have no trouble aquiring it

Mupepe · « **Reply #38 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:17:00 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 02, 2007, 05:16:26 PM

Stop being such a lazy bastard and buy it yourself. It's not like it's pussy, so you should have no trouble aquiring it

o shi'

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #39 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:19:35 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 02, 2007, 05:16:26 PM

Stop being such a lazy bastard and buy it yourself. It's not like it's pussy, so you should have no trouble aquiring it

WTF IS THIS SHIT!?

For your information, I was thinking of buying the movie today when I stopped at Best Buy. I saw the Criterion set there. It was 57.99.

FUCK THAT

Vizzys · « **Reply #40 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:19:43 PM »

phoenix dark says true things about himself as insults to others.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #41 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:20:34 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 02, 2007, 05:19:35 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 02, 2007, 05:16:26 PM
Stop being such a lazy bastard and buy it yourself. It's not like it's pussy, so you should have no trouble aquiring it
WTF IS THIS SHIT!?

For your information, I was thinking of buying the movie today when I stopped at Best Buy. I saw the Criterion set there. It was 57.99.

FUCK THAT

I guess it is like pussy then

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #42 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:21:29 PM »

Even when I do talk to chicks, I find out later that they have boyfriends. FUCK AHfgsuwieoyroiwuyeryouvibinsdkjandsaf

TVC15 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:22:14 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:56:40 PM

I thought the Criterion cut was the only Gilliam cut, though? It combines footage from both the American and European versions of the film. The original Gilliam cut, IIRC, was just a rough which was previewed to various institutions around the country while Gilliam was having a falling out with Universal.

The Criterion cut is different, although I'm not sure in what way. Nothing major, though. I would've noticed that. And the Gilliam cut was released in theatres. The Love Conquers All version was unreleased and only shown on TV and crap.

Quote

Also, about Mr. Arkadin, that doesn't really count since none of the cuts truly make the film a complete piece. Its really just various institutions re-organizing random footage that Welles approved of, and even some that was meant to be left on the cutting room floor.

They're still different cuts! The Criterion cut is restored as closely as possible to Welles' original vision. No it will never be complete, but what is there is absolutely incredible and worthwhile.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #44 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:22:27 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 02, 2007, 05:21:29 PM

Even when I do talk to chicks, I find out later that they have boyfriends. FUCK AHfgsuwieoyroiwuyeryouvibinsdkjandsaf

People just tell you anything. Like when I went to White Castle and asked for a cup of water and they said they were out of it.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #45 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:23:49 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 02, 2007, 05:22:27 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 02, 2007, 05:21:29 PM
Even when I do talk to chicks, I find out later that they have boyfriends. FUCK AHfgsuwieoyroiwuyeryouvibinsdkjandsaf

People just tell you anything. Like when I went to White Castle and asked for a cup of water and they said they were out of it.

I didn't hear it from her.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #46 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:25:15 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 02, 2007, 05:23:49 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 02, 2007, 05:22:27 PM
Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 02, 2007, 05:21:29 PM
Even when I do talk to chicks, I find out later that they have boyfriends. FUCK AHfgsuwieoyroiwuyeryouvibinsdkjandsaf

People just tell you anything. Like when I went to White Castle and asked for a cup of water and they said they were out of it.

I didn't hear it from her.

$:-\$

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #47 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:26:48 PM »

Anyway, keep reviewing PD. I agree with pretty much all your reviews - I just thought you renting and reviewing the horrible TC of KoH was distinguished mentally-challenged and a waste of your time and ours.

Error Macro · « **Reply #48 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:47:56 PM »

Quote from: Solo on January 02, 2007, 03:49:48 PM

Casino is definately one of Marty's worst. It like a Vegas Goodfellas, except not good.

Quote from: TVC 15 on January 02, 2007, 04:15:37 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:03:56 PM
But anyway, Casino is pretty kickass.

Except that it blows and is pretty much totally inessential. It's like he needed a movie and had no good ideas, so he just decided to warm over Goodfellas. He would've gotten away without any hassle if he hadn't done Goodfellas like 2 years before.

As it stands, it just feels like an extremely generic mafia movie. It's so typical. Goodfellas, The Godfather, and The Sopranos all have incredibly memorable characters, too. Casino, not so much. I also would market as the point in which Pesci jumped the shark and people realized that he had playing the same role for the entirety of his notability.

F minus for Casino.

I can not believe what I'm reading.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #49 on:** January 02, 2007, 05:59:50 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on January 02, 2007, 05:22:14 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:56:40 PM
I thought the Criterion cut was the only Gilliam cut, though? It combines footage from both the American and European versions of the film. The original Gilliam cut, IIRC, was just a rough which was previewed to various institutions around the country while Gilliam was having a falling out with Universal.

The Criterion cut is different, although I'm not sure in what way. Nothing major, though. I would've noticed that. And the Gilliam cut was released in theatres. The Love Conquers All version was unreleased and only shown on TV and crap.

Quote
Also, about Mr. Arkadin, that doesn't really count since none of the cuts truly make the film a complete piece. Its really just various institutions re-organizing random footage that Welles approved of, and even some that was meant to be left on the cutting room floor.

They're still different cuts! The Criterion cut is restored as closely as possible to Welles' original vision. No it will never be complete, but what is there is absolutely incredible and worthwhile.

Well, Casino still rocks.

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 02, 2007, 05:13:03 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 04:34:09 PM
PD, go watch Brazil now, then PM me so I can sell you my old copy.

I'll take your old copy. Which cut is it?

The Criterion/Gilliam "Ultimate" cut, which is the finest of the (three? four? five?)

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #50 on:** January 02, 2007, 06:20:43 PM »

Shake, this one? http://www.amazon.com/Brazil-Criterion-Collection-Single-Editon/dp/B000G8NXZA/sr=8-1/qid=1167779237/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-2283713-8088901?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #51 on:** January 02, 2007, 06:25:50 PM »

Well, kinda. Its the earlier disc -- i.e. non-animorphic, spine #51.1

It's the first disc of the boxset.

Cheebs · « **Reply #52 on:** January 02, 2007, 07:24:01 PM »

Pokemon The First Movie

Cyanista · « **Reply #53 on:** January 02, 2007, 07:24:48 PM »

I really liked this movie because it was more about the pokemon's personalities instead of just their powers.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #54 on:** January 02, 2007, 08:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Cyanista on January 02, 2007, 07:24:48 PM

I really liked this movie because it was more about the pokemon's personalities instead of just their powers.

QFT

The Pokemon tears...awwwww

Definitely a movie I can see parents enjoying with their kids, which can't be said of all the shit kids drag their parents to (ERAGON).

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #55 on:** January 02, 2007, 10:19:00 PM »

No. Just... no.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #56 on:** January 02, 2007, 10:22:32 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 10:19:00 PM

No. Just... no.

YES

Movies that entertain parents as well as kids=$$$

Another decent example is A Series of Unfortuate Events. Pretty fun movie

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #57 on:** January 02, 2007, 10:23:59 PM »

No. A good example would be something like The Incredibles, which tramples all over your shitty japanese monsters and Jim Carrey's scenery chewing dentures.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #58 on:** January 02, 2007, 10:27:00 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on January 02, 2007, 10:23:59 PM

No. A good example would be something like The Incredibles, which tramples all over your shitty japanese monsters and Jim Carrey's scenery chewing dentures.

Obviously.

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Author Topic: Phoenix Dark movie reviews (Read 4288 times)

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