What Have You Just Seen... Marks Out of 5

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 01 Jul 2007, 01:56

Rob-B-Hood - 3/5
Wow! Didn't expect this to be so good. That's why it took me so long until I watched it. It had some really good laughs and the action isn't too bad at all.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 01 Jul 2007, 08:44

I know Mark, I need to start taking notes

Of course I watched the film but that was the first time I'd seen it.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 01 Jul 2007, 10:37

Axl Rose and friends aka The Guns & Roses Experience: Chinese Democracy Tour. Vector Arena, Auckland - 4/5
Axl had assembled a fine bunch of talented musicians, but it took the combined efforts of three guitarists to make up for the lack of Slash. The classics were epic when performed, but the new material ranged from average/unremarkable to utterly revolting.

He seriously has jumped the shark and totally gone Bono. Blunt political songs, one was intercut with speech by Martin Luther King. Jesus Fucking Christ. I hope this album never gets released. We have enough of that shit today from douche bag liberal musicians like U2 and Green Day, please don't taint the memories of those legendary hair metal songs.

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 01 Jul 2007, 13:36

bradavon wrote:Can EH be bought without the packaging?

I don't know, Amazon have the EH: Sp Ed for under a tenner, play has the special edition dvd case, but the people write that it does come in the tomb case, see http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/1098572/ ... oduct.html

You don't want the packaging?? Its great

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 01 Jul 2007, 15:30

hey,

The New Age Of Living Together 3/5

aka Conjugal Affairs and In Between, three intersecting stories of roomates (Jan Lam, Nicky Wu and Maggie Cheung) are directed by Samson Chiu, Yonfan and Sylvia Chang respectively. Fairly likeable results resides in the first two, touching upon crushes merely leaning towards friendship, fear of loneliness but Sylvia's contribution to Maggie Cheung's pregnancy story is delightful. Especially Eric Kot who plays her gay friend is hugely funny and endearing, despite basically being the Eric Kot we hate.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 01 Jul 2007, 16:44

I'd have to agree overall Eva. Too many rock bands have gone all pop, Bon Jovi's stuff isn't remotely good as it used to be. Not that I've ever been a big fan of GAR or U2.

slasher13 wrote:You don't want the packaging?? Its great

Nope. It looks nice but would take way too much space up, it's not worth it for me.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 01 Jul 2007, 16:48

Hot Shots! 4/5
Aye pretty funny imo.

Dreamgirls 3.5/5
Not bad at all.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 01 Jul 2007, 19:40

Millennium Mambo: 1 / 5

Oh dear. I must've missed something.

Was I supposed to care about Shu Qi's character ?
That annoying bitch who spends most of her time doing absolutely nothing, apart from taking drugs and smoking cigarettes ?

Sorry, Mr Hou Hsiao-Hsien. I just can't.

I'll give you 1/5 for the opening sequence, but that's it.

HungFist · Post by **HungFist** » 01 Jul 2007, 20:13

Damn, that's got to be a masterpiece. And this is no joke. A Hou Hsiao-Hsien movie where nothing happens and Tom hates it. I think I should get the R2J.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 01 Jul 2007, 20:49

BiscLimpkit wrote:Dreamgirls 3.5/5
Not bad at all.

Is that all you have to say?

. It's freaking awesome. I'd give it 8 out of 10 easily. Eddie Murphy is excellent and it shows he still has it when he can be bothered.

I've seen it twice and would own it if I wasn't waiting to get the HD where it will look awesome. The soundtrack is awesome too. I even bought the CD for it.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 01 Jul 2007, 21:31

Yeah well the music was pretty cool.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 02 Jul 2007, 07:18

Spider-Man: The Alien Costume - 4.25/5

This is an excellent 2 parter episode showing the black suit and Venom. In the black suit, Spidey is supposed to be menacing (unlike the film where its largely played for laughs) but he pulls back before he actually hurts anyone.

degeneration · Post by **degeneration** » 02 Jul 2007, 09:53

Lost Season 3 5/5

Loved it. Fecking brilliant. but I hated it. Why oh why oh why can't they just answer some of the questions that have been hanging over the series since it started?!?!?! It is so bloody annoying still waiting to find out so many answers!! And I thought the finale would have answered some but posed some others, but to me it just seemed as though more questions and mysteries were raised!

Never enjoyed being frustrated so much...

Lourdes · Post by **Lourdes** » 02 Jul 2007, 11:10

tom2681 wrote:Millennium Mambo: 1 / 5

Oh dear. I must've missed something.

Was I supposed to care about Shu Qi's character ?
That annoying bitch who spends most of her time doing absolutely nothing, apart from taking drugs and smoking cigarettes ?

Sorry, Mr Hou Hsiao-Hsien. I just can't.

I'll give you 1/5 for the opening sequence, but that's it.

My opinion to the letter except that in retrospect the opening is rubbish too, it's like it's for a completely different film.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 02 Jul 2007, 17:46

Lourdes,

In your opinion, are Hsiao-hsien Hou films generally rubbish? Or has he made a few decent ones?

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 02 Jul 2007, 19:46

bradavon wrote:
BiscLimpkit wrote:Dreamgirls 3.5/5
Not bad at all.
Is that all you have to say? . It's freaking awesome. I'd give it 8 out of 10 easily. Eddie Murphy is excellent and it shows he still has it when he can be bothered.

I've seen it twice and would own it if I wasn't waiting to get the HD where it will look awesome. The soundtrack is awesome too. I even bought the CD for it.

Deserves maybe half a star, if that. Oscar wanna be crapfest.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 02 Jul 2007, 20:31

hey,

The Game They Called Sex 3/5

Maggie Cheung stars as a woman living with tradition of being married but is looking for an emotional release in the form of love. Dare you long for that and how much will it hurt to actually find some time to feel, walking the path of life? Dangerously pretentious but generally intriguing drama by three directors (Sylvia Chang being one) and we're glad to not to expect the expected in terms of dramatic beats. In fact, the film never really settles for an end which is fine.

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 02 Jul 2007, 20:40

degeneration wrote:Lost Season 3 5/5

Loved it. Fecking brilliant. but I hated it. Why oh why oh why can't they just answer some of the questions that have been hanging over the series since it started?!?!?! It is so bloody annoying still waiting to find out so many answers!! And I thought the finale would have answered some but posed some others, but to me it just seemed as though more questions and mysteries were raised!

Because it's going to stretch for another 3 seasons, and probably end up like X Files, with lots of stuff left unanswered. Still good though.

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 02 Jul 2007, 20:41

Knetan wrote:hey,

The Game They Called Sex 3/5

Maggie Cheung stars as a woman living with tradition of being married but is looking for an emotional release in the form of love. Dare you long for that and how much will it hurt to actually find some time to feel, walking the path of life? Dangerously pretentious but generally intriguing drama by three directors (Sylvia Chang being one) and we're glad to not to expect the expected in terms of dramatic beats. In fact, the film never really settles for an end which is fine.

Any actual sexual games (in a physical sense) in it then?

brooce-leroy · Post by **brooce-leroy** » 02 Jul 2007, 20:42

romerojpg wrote: Deserves maybe half a star, if that. Oscar wanna be crapfest.

Brad likes all the oscar friendly movies.

Lourdes · Post by **Lourdes** » 02 Jul 2007, 20:50

BiscLimpkit wrote:Lourdes,

In your opinion, are Hsiao-hsien Hou films generally rubbish? Or has he made a few decent ones?

His older films are very, very good. But I don't much like his recent ones, they are far too conscious of themselves.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 02 Jul 2007, 21:00

brooce-leroy wrote:
Knetan wrote:hey,

The Game They Called Sex 3/5

Maggie Cheung stars as a woman living with tradition of being married but is looking for an emotional release in the form of love. Dare you long for that and how much will it hurt to actually find some time to feel, walking the path of life? Dangerously pretentious but generally intriguing drama by three directors (Sylvia Chang being one) and we're glad to not to expect the expected in terms of dramatic beats. In fact, the film never really settles for an end which is fine.

Any actual sexual games (in a physical sense) in it then?

It's a good question and the title is actually a tease as you think it will head down some sexual awakening paths but doesn't. Obviously young Maggie didn't at one career point reveal her points but I kind of like this tease. Gives way to something more meaningful, which contains a perspective on Chinese societ....I'm boring you btw?

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 03 Jul 2007, 08:41

Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (5 episodes overall): 4.25/5

All fine episodes, I wish season sets would be released on DVD though.
Perhaps they'll put Carnage in the 4th film or expand Venom's role

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 03 Jul 2007, 13:22

Still Life (2006 - China - Jia Zhang-Ke): 2 / 5

Booooring.

Yes, the cinematography is beautiful.
Yes, the acting is great.
But it's so slow...
Makes Wong Kar-Wai's movies look like epileptic MTV videos.

I've never been so bored in my entire life.

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I understand why it got an award at the Venice film festival, though.
It's exactly the kind of film that pseudo-intellectuals like.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 03 Jul 2007, 15:00

Great acting and great cinematography don't necessarily make a good film. Look at "Irreversible". Awesome acting, but hell was it a piece of crap.