Which movie are you looking forward to the most?

[rbnyc]

No Particular Order

[AlCzervik]

1. Meet the Fockers for now but charlie and the Chocolate Factory

for the summer. I don't think it'll will out until July 15th.

[rbnyc]

7. I wasn't sure.

So much hype already, but it does look good.

[AlCzervik]

11. I can't wait for charlie, my daughter is reading the book now and loves it

[bloodyjack]

2. The Life Aquatic

Wes Anderson movies are always worth my time and my parents' money

[rbnyc]

4. Cool! (nt)

[bloodyjack]

8. I think it's already out in NY and LA

The rest of the country gets to see it on Christmas day

[Wickerman]

22. That is on the top of my list

I feel like I have already read too much about it. That and Aviator - they'll keep me busy this season.

[Dastard Stepchild]

44. here here...

eagerly awaiting this one...

[Radio_Lady]

54. Life Aquatic review: Thumbs down! A big bore....

...but the animatronic creatures are imaginative!

Review posted to IMDB--December, 2004

My mother used to tell me, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." This is a difficult position for a movie critic. I can pick and choose what I review and I really try to choose my films wisely. I should have skipped this film, but my husband wanted to see it after printing out an early review giving it high marks. Also, the trailer looked good, so we went anyway.

While I thought the lead characters (Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem DaFoe, Jeff Goldblum) were well cast, the script was abysmal. Jacques Cousteau would be spinning in his grave if this is supposed to be something serious based on his work. The comedic elements were too farcical and far-fetched to be really funny, with lots of languid script forays into self-conscious dialogue and idealogical thought. (Big yawn goes here!)

In my opinion, Bill Murray is at his best in this movie when he's parodying the boring educational films we've all seen in school classes, with the ubiquitous stiff scientist reading his lines with little or no inflection and totally stilted movement. In general, I've enjoyed Murray's performances in "Groundhog Day" and "Caddyshack" as well as the "Ghostbusters" films and his SNL performances. It's only fair to mention we didn't care for either "Lost in Translation" or "The Royal Tenenbaums."

There were scattered laughs at the screening I attended, and I laughed occasionally myself. However, this movie was vapid and self-conscious and I wouldn't have paid to see it. The film smacks of real cinematic amateurism, especially in photography, editing and continuity. Items on tables jump around. In one shot, you can see the camera crew reflected in a shiny picture on the opposite wall. Some of the hand-held camera work was so jumpy it was impossible to watch. I left the theater scratching my head. But Mom would be proud – I loved the animatronic creatures – the rainbow seahorse and other fish and the real three-legged dog (that barked with its mouth closed in one shot). Also, much of the exterior photography in Rome, Florence, and Naples, Italy is beautiful. I loved their locations. The film made me want to go back to Italy soon.

Worst film of the year? Probably not. It isn't even Christmas yet and there are a couple on my list already. An Oscar to Bill Murray? I don't think so, unless there are a lot of people in the Academy who think this particular emperor has new clothes. This film was a big waste of time and I wouldn't recommend it. My advice? Go see "The Aviator" or "Sideways" or "Kinsey" instead. I'm giving it a 'D' – for dumb dialogue and dubious plotting. Of course, as with all cinema events, "Your mileage may vary."

[Deja Q]

3. X3 or maybe Spaceballs 2, though S2 is stretching it...

[rbnyc]

15. LOL

Spaceballs 2. Yikes!

:scared:

[Wickerman]

5. Call me gullible

but I am looking forward to The Aviator. Maybe its already out? Seems interesting, Hughes always fascinated me.

[babylonsister]

9. Me, too! Not open yet but I think before X-mas.

[fluffernutter]

17. i am too!

it does seem interesting.

[terrya]

6. I'm looking forward to "The Aviator"

In a weird sort of way. Leo is in it, which usually doesn't bode well. But for some reason, it just looks like it will be pretty decent.

I have bad feelings about "Meet the Fockers". Methinks this is going to be a crapfest.

[Lavender Brown]

13. Me too - for Cate Blanchett, Gwen Stefani, and Kate Beckinsale

Leo too I guess. :)

[tridim]

14. The only problem I have with Leo

is he still looks like he's about 15 years old. The 'Aviator' commercials I've seen make it look like a teenager playing an adult. I can only imagine what the makeup crew will have to do to make Leo look like an old, opiate addicted Hughes. It doesn't seem possible.

[fertilizeonarbusto]

16. I agree

He neither looks like HH nor does he have the man's unique aura of damnation. He looks very lightweight.

[terrya]

18. David Ansen, Newsweek's film critic, had the same problem you had.

In his review, he addressed the very same thing...that Leo is too boyish looking to tackle this role. But Ansen...who I trust...says that Leo gives an amazing performance in it.

I trust Ansen as a critic. So, we'll see.

T

[fluffernutter]

20. i saw that too - i do think Leo is a brilliant actor.

when he wants to be) i hope he pulls it off with this one.

[terrya]

24. WHEN he wants to be.

Operative word, there. :-)

Sometimes, very rarely, he does something like "Catch Me if You Can". But mostly, with Leo, it's "Titanic"

T

[tridim]

27. I don't know.. I've erased Titanic from my mind by now

Leo to me is 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' and 'The Basketball Diaries'. He's a good actor, he just looks like a kid. I can relate, I'm in my 30's and still get carded every time. I could easily play 18.

[Mist]

28. Leo was great in "A Boy's Life" and "Gilbert Grape"

[fluffernutter]

32. exactly.

[IHeart1993]

40. This Boy's Life is my favorite movie

Reason to see "The Aviator"
Stop sterotyping Leonardo by Titanic. He's done other stuff. I hate when people do that!

[Beaverhausen]

52. I agree on This Boy's Life. Leo held his own with DeNiro

He was amazing- also of course in Gilbert Grape.

[stanwyck]

57. and "Marvin's Room"

with Meryl Streep, Robert DeNiro and Daine Keaton.

[justjones]

10. Phantom of the Opera. (n/t)

[rbnyc]

12. I almost included that.

[Catchawave]

43. Me too !!!!!!! n/t

[mcscajun]

19. Beyond the Sea

Biopic of Bobby Darin starring Kevin Spacey.

It's coming up later this week! :)

[Az_lefty]

21. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

[Dastard Stepchild]

45. ooohhh... me, too

I liked the books, even if they were written for children in mind.

[Garage Queen]

23. Extended Edition of Return of the King, baby! And, the Aviator.

THat is all.

[BlueJazz]

25. "War of the Worlds"

Out next Summer....

[Angry Girl]

26. The Impeachment and Descent into Madness of George W. Bush

[fertilizeonarbusto]

29. sounds like a masterpiece

I hope it includes scenes of excruciatingly painful slapstick violence inflicted on the title character.

[Wickerman]

30. That woudl be a great flick

Since the media failed to cover the events as it happened, though, it won't be a documentary. :eyes:

[arwalden]

31. Bewitched

[rbnyc]

33. of course! (nt)

[WoodrowFan]

34. I was just thinking

I was just thinking "Bewitched! I wonder if Arwalden knows" then I saw who posted it! LOL.

Still, without Elizabeth Montgomery, Paul Lynde (sp) and Agnes Moorehead..... I dunno...

[Left Is Write]

37. I love Bewitched.

(Yes, you spelled Paul Lynde's name right.)

I watch it on TVLand fairly often. I can't decide whether I want to see the movie.

[NewJeffCT]

35. That's it?

Any other biggies coming out in the next 6-8 months?

[yellowdogintexas]

36. new Asian thing coming out similar to "Crouching Tiger'

and "Hero"
but the name escapes me right now...old age, sorry

and of course" A Series of Unfortunate Events"

I loved the little books, and Jim Carrey is so perfect.

[NewJeffCT]

39. House of Flying Daggers

Or, "shi mian mai fu"

My wife liked it better than "Hero"... unfortunately, the DVD we bought of it when we were in China in September had English subtitles from a different movie, circa World War 2, so I could not also enjoy the movie.

[yellowdogintexas]

41. thank youso much

I kept wanting to call it House of Blades, which is the name of a big store on West Loop 820 that specializes in knives and related things

[Kire]

38. "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" looks really good.

but, Meet the Fockers looks even better

[semillama]

42. Hellboy 2!

plus there's a new Jeunet movie coming out too...

[CO Liberal]

46. "The Impeachment of George W. Bush"

:-)

[Kat45]

47. Definitely "The Aviator." It's Scorcese. "Nuff said.

:-)

[rbnyc]

48. Woo-Hoo! Someone else picked Land of the Dead!

Kheph? Is that you?

[rbnyc]

59. One more kick to see if anyone fesses up.

This whoile thread was so I could find out who else can't wait for Land of the Dead.

:evilgrin:

[DrWeird]

49. Those are all going to stink.

Darkness- Hey just what we need. Another "The Ring" rip off.

The Merchant of Venice- OK, I honestly haven't heard any buzz about this one. Is it another Branaugh film? If so, gag me with a pair of pantaloons.

Elektra- If Daredevil didn't suck enough for you, how about a spinoff involving a two-bit marvel superhero? It'll be another Catwoman, only not as good.

Meet the Fockers- Hey, maybe it'll be the next best Dustin Hoffman sequel since "Analyse That." :eyes:

The Assassination of Richard Nixon- Alright, Ill be honest. i don't know anything about this.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- Hey, Tim Burton remaking a classic movie. What could possibly go wrong with that?

Land of the Dead- Ah, zombie movies. The "Airport" movies of the 2000's. They even have their own "Airplane"


War of the Worlds- The original movie was the single worst adaptation of a book ever committed to celluloid. The radio show was a text book example of mass hysteria. Jurassic Park was the second worst adaptation of a book ever committed to celluloid. It went nuts at the box office. Hmm, Speilberg, adaptations, mass hysteria.


White Noise- Ah, another The Ring ripoff. Only with 50% more haunted electronics than any other The Ring ripoff.

[rbnyc]

53. I tend to agree, except...

...Land of the Dead is not just another Zombie movie. It's directed by George Romero. It has Tom Savini in it. Also Asia Argento, Dario Argento's daughter is in it. It's a horror movie freak's wet dream pretty much, or so sayeth this former Fangoria subscriber.

I admit, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory looks neat.

And I'm interested in The Merchant of Venice because it has Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons in it. And it's directed by the same guy who directed 1984.

Otherwise, I'm pretty much with ya'.

[rbnyc]

55. Oh Yeah, about The Assassination of Richard Nixon:

Can't remember director's name, never did anything before that I know of. Stars Sean Penn and Naomi Watts. Just thought the title was neat.

[Djinn]

50. The Passion of the Christ Part 2

The Return of the Messiah...he's back and he's not happy

Meet the Fockers will probably suck as much as Meet the Parents did, Ben Stiller is quickly becoming the new "actor to make you completely avoid a movie" rapidly taking over from Adam Sandler who seems a little quieter these days (small mercies)'

I'm hoping Tim Burton and Johnny Depp adapt C&TCF a little more darkly than the last movie.

[rucky]

51. Lemony Snicket! n/t

[The Sushi Bandit]

56. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - with Johnny Depp

http://chocolatefactorymovie.warnerbros.com/

Here is the link..

[stanwyck]

58. A Very Long Engagement

with the Amelie actress. I read the book a few years ago. It was wonderful and the movie is getting great reviews.