Are you disappointed with this summer's batch of movies?

[Xidelt]

Nothing worth seeing has come to a theater in about a year. I've only seen X-Men: Wolverine and Harry Potter recently. Wolverine was ok and Harry Potter never really picked up. I kept waiting for something to happen.

I'll see Angels and Demons on DVD, I guess.

The last movie I really saw that I liked was Adventureland.

I like a smart comedy or drama. I'm not one for a huge blockbluster. Blowing things up or special effects don't really impress me. Somebody just wasted a bunch of money and too much time on their computer. I'd rather see a great story line or witty conversation that took some actual talent to write, not just $ or a computer.

[DrPhil]

I saw the preview for G.I. Joe.

Why are they doing this? Such an unnecessary venture. It looked kind of Matrixy. And Marlon Wayans? Why?

[BabyPiNK_FL]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I saw the preview for G.I. Joe.

Why are they doing this? Such an unnecessary venture. It looked kind of Matrixy. And Marlon Wayans? Why?

Exactly what I thought!

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I saw the preview for G.I. Joe.

Why are they doing this? Such an unnecessary venture. It looked kind of Matrixy. And Marlon Wayans? Why?

Same reason why they did Transformers, Underdog, any comic book, and plans for the Smurfs, Hong Kong Phooey, Voltron and a few others....some brilliant mind thinks that it's a great idea to take all of these classics and turning into a live action/CGI suckfest.

It also goes to show how little originality is left in Hollywood when it comes to making something new.

And the Asian flicks haven't been any better this year either...nothing really new or eye catching has dropped yet unless you list Ong Bak II.

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Just because computers can do extraordinary things nowadays, it doesn't mean they have to create/enhance every last aspect of a movie.

**COFF** Star Wars**COFF**

[pshsx1]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I saw the preview for G.I. Joe.

Why are they doing this? Such an unnecessary venture. It looked kind of Matrixy. And Marlon Wayans? Why?

Plus every great movie needs some strong black stereotyping. Just look at Transformers 2!

[ASTalumna06]

'The Hangover' is pretty much the only movie I've seen lately that I loved. It takes a lot to get me to laugh at a movie, and I was pretty much in hysterics during this one.

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Daemon, why are you complaining? I mean with all of those free movie passes you had.....it's not like you were spending any money.

Spending money on something you don't like is bad. What's worse is knowing you wasted 2-3 hours of your life watching it.

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

The only movies I can say I really liked were Pelham 123, Star Trek (of course) and Knowing. The rest were either really bad or weren't worth seeing at all.

Oh, I forgot about Public Enemies. That was really good.

I want to see 'Pelham 123' and 'Public Enemies'. However, I don't go to the movies that often, so I'll probably just wait for them to come out on DVD.

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

I am really excited for the new Quentin Tarantino movie about the French Resistance. It's about time one was made about this. It will be epic.

I'm stoked.

I'm actually curious about this movie. This might be one I'd actually see in theaters (only after reading at least 10 reviews and talking to 5 people who have seen it). Going back to that whole spending money/wasting my time thing... I really don't like to do it if I don't have to.

Originally Posted by Xidelt

The last movie I really saw that I liked was Adventureland.

I like a smart comedy or drama. I'm not one for a huge blockbluster. Blowing things up or special effects don't really impress me. Somebody just wasted a bunch of money and too much time on their computer. I'd rather see a great story line or witty conversation that took some actual talent to write, not just $ or a computer.

I still need to see Adventureland!

And I agree with your second statement to some extent. I watched 'Independence Day' (for about the 20th time) a couple weeks ago, and that movie will never get old for me. Yes, there were some special effects and explosions and all that fun stuff, but it wasn't over the top. It's nice when the actors actually do the majority of the acting, rather than computer generated robots. ::ahem:: Transformers.

If they're going to continue to make these action-packed blockbusters, they need to create less of the comic book hero flicks, and more of the Indiana Jones/Diehard/Lethal Weapon type movies. And no, I don't want them to continue to remake these. I want to see something new! .. because most of the time, sequels are disappointing.

Oh, but Terminator 2 was actually amazing. And still is.

And if you want my idea of some good summer blockbusters over the years... how about 'The Sixth Sense', 'Forrest Gump', and 'Jurassic Park' (another one that will never get old for me). And a few older ones, some of which came out a few summers before I was born... 'Top Gun', 'Jaws', 'ET', 'Back to the Future'...

Just because computers can do extraordinary things nowadays, it doesn't mean they have to create/enhance every last aspect of a movie.

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

And if you want my idea of some good summer blockbusters over the years... how about 'The Sixth Sense', 'Forrest Gump', and 'Jurassic Park' (another one that will never get old for me). And a few older ones, some of which came out a few summers before I was born... 'Top Gun', 'Jaws', 'ET', 'Back to the Future'...

I remember watching all of those in the theater. (Except Jaws - too scary!) So, unfortunately, statements like that make me feel old. I remember Top Gun most - I saw it with my uncle, an aeronautical engineer who, after the movie, talked at length to me and my brother about F-5s, fictitious MiG 28s, inverted dives and the like. That will always be one of my favorite movies. (This is the script from one of my favorite scenes from any movie ever.)

I'm seeing Harry Potter tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it, but I never expect to like the movies nearly as much as the books. Since spoiler fonting isn't as practiced as it needs to be, I know more about this movie than I've ever known about the previous HP flicks (before watching it). So even though I'm looking forward to it, I know some of the things that will let me down. This might actually help me like the movie more. We'll see.

Angels and Demons was just ok for me. Again, the book was much better.

Transformers was a good 'escape' movie. It's nice to have something every now and then that doesn't require much work to enjoy.

Up was great. My kids loved it and so did hubby and I. Best movie this summer so far, IMO.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I want to see 'Pelham 123' and 'Public Enemies'. However, I don't go to the movies that often, so I'll probably just wait for them to come out on DVD.

Both movies are really good, especially Pelham 123. When school is in session I don't get a chance to go as much as I would like to. The only thing I don't like about DVDs is I miss out on the big screen and the great sound.

Oh, and the "movie popcorn" too.

[Xanthus]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Both movies are really good, especially Pelham 123. When school is in session I don't get a chance to go as much as I would like to. The only thing I don't like about DVDs is I miss out on the big screen and the great sound.

Oh, and the "movie popcorn" too.

An LCD widescreen and surround would help.