EdWatchesBoxing Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Thought I'd add a non-investing topic. I've watched a few good movies on DVD and I've found that this is probably one of my favourite non-investing things to do. There will be blood: not the main point of the movie, but I can understand how the oil bug can stick to a person. Liked it. Hurt Locker: my type of movie. Military movie in the desert, disarming bombs. No country for old men: took me 2 viewings to appreciate it, but I really liked it. Bardem's acting was probably the best part. Pan's Labyrinth: watch it and prepared to be moved. Inception: Bought the Blu-ray without knowing anything about it. Have watched it 3 times so far and I still thoroughly enjoy it.
merkhet Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Great movie list. I recently watched Black Swan. Amazing movie. Slightly disturbing. True Grit is pretty good as well -- sort of a comedy, which was unexpected.
EdWatchesBoxing Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 Oh man, those 2 are on my watch list. Last movie I saw in the theatre was The Fighter. I thought Christian Bale did a great job as Dickie Eklund. I'm such a boxing nut, I checked Micky Ward's record on my phone as I was watching the movie. I verified which opponents were real and which were part of Hollywood.
Guest ValueCarl Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Bale played an amazing crack addict, and fighter who couldn't stop living in his one great, "Sugar Ray" moment in this movie! When I found out he was an English actor portraying a close to Bostonian dialect, I was more impressed. That hottie, Amy Adams, wasn't bad either! The big screen camera loves that one! ;)
Myth465 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Eddie you are about 1 - 2 years past due. I recently watched Megamind and it was quite good, I highly recommend it.
merkhet Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 The Fighter is next on my list. I think Bale's a bit of an ass (with the yelling at that stagehand), but he's still a seriously talented actor.
gordoffh Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 the kings speech - great performances - unique relationship I assume with a commoner and royalty - background of emerging war and abdication - terrific movie
Uccmal Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 The King's Speech was awesome. I was really skeptical when my wife dragged me to see it. Best in years.
bookie71 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Red (Reds?), my sides hurt from laughing, great cast and chemistry.
oldschoolsting Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 The Fighter is next on my list. I think Bale's a bit of an ass (with the yelling at that stagehand), but he's still a seriously talented actor. The Fighter was great. Bale is the best actor out there these days in my book. (Has Ed Norton made any good movies lately?) Bale's physical transformation from the Machinist to Batman Begins was insane...and probably terrible for his health. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/53457/christian_bales_weight_loss_for_the.html?cat=40 His dedication is actually pretty inspiring. I take my motivation anywhere I can get it! Has anyone seen Exit Through the Gift Shop? It's got great reviews and is supposedly pretty clever.
mranski Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 hard to explain, but too much weirdness, spoiled by being a sci-fi horror at times. surprised it gets such high reviews. but movies are so personal.
merkhet Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Well, I'm an unabashed Darren Aronofsky fan, so I might be a little biased. I think the easiest way to understand Black Swan is to know that it's a movie about a person descending into madness (sort of like Aronofsky's earlier work "Pi").
KFRCanuk Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Watched The Town last night. I would watch it again. Gone Baby gone was better.
Guest FFHfan Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Watched Black Swan, The Fighter, The King's Speech and Megamind. Liked all of them. looking forward to The Way Back.
Guest broxburnboy Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo - original Swedish version- and the 2nd in the Trilogy- The Girl Who Played with Fire Hollywood is making a version of these.. don't be fooled... see the originals.
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