New movies

[rockingtenn]

Just wondering, of all the big movies coming out this summer, what is everyone going to see? Will it be "Superman" or "X-men III", or some other great movie coming out? I can't wait to see "The Lake House".

[mmcd3182]

I've seen Da Vinci Code & The Omen... both of those were pretty big hits.

I liked them both. I really want to see X-Men and several of the big ones that haven't been released yet.

[RonBurgundy]

Counting the days...and nights...Talladega Nights to be precise

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mo/talladeganights_trailer250.jpg

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/talladeganights.html)

[~Roll Tide Roll]

I can't wait to see "The Lake House".

I am looking forward to this release also. I think it is going to be a good movine. I don't think you can go wrong with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves!!

http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/custom/54/1156054.jpg

[rockingtenn]

Counting the days...and nights...Talladega Nights to be precise

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mo/talladeganights_trailer250.jpg

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/talladeganights.html)

I forgot about this movie! It is going to be funny. I think we should have a Dlive weekend at the movies and just see everything!

[leagle]

Counting the days...and nights...Talladega Nights to be precise
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mo/talladeganights_trailer250.jpg
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/talladeganights.html)

You know it, brother! You and me, August 4, 2006.

Also, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest on July 7.

[froglvr76]

saw over the hedge last week, very funny. can't wait to see pirates either. ooh and the break up.

[chrymalone]

I want to see The Lake House too. We went and saw Cars last week and we really enjoyed it. It is FUNNY!!

[fell4jon]

I am takin the kids to the movies this weekend but we can not decide between Cars, Over the Hedge, or Garfield. Maybe some of ya'll could give me some feed back on which would be best.

[leagle]

I am takin the kids to the movies this weekend but we can not decide between Cars, Over the Hedge, or Garfield. Maybe some of ya'll could give me some feed back on which would be best.

Cars: A+

Over the Hedge: B+

Garfield: C

We've seen them all. Cars and Over the Hedge are both really good movies, but Pixar>DreamWorks, IMO.

[Bullet]

Watched " Eight Below" the other night, if you like dogs, it will make you
cry, good movie.

[dillybar]

Looking forward to the new Pirates movie :)

[Easyrider]

I can't seem to catch up on the most current DVD releases much less worry about what to see at a theatre. Last movie we saw on the big screen was Mission Impossible III.

[Tadpole]

RagingGeneral33 and I went last weekend to see The Lake House. It was really good! I consider it a chick flick, and he liked it as much as I did.

[rockingtenn]

A new movie coming out that I've seen advertise on TV "Waist Below". Looks like it will be good. Plus, I have got to see "The Devil Wears Prada". Looks like it will be cut.

[nurse L]

I really would like to see The devil wears prada. I have read the book. A good read IMO. I just watched Crash on DVD. That really was a great movie.

[mmcd3182]

I really would like to see The devil wears prada. I have read the book. A good read IMO. I just watched Crash on DVD. That really was a great movie.

Yes it was very good -- and sad.

[~Roll Tide Roll]

Has anyone seen Nacho Libre?? I thought about going to see it but I am not sure if it is going to be good or just plain stupid. Whatcha think about it?

[chrymalone]

I am takin the kids to the movies this weekend but we can not decide between Cars, Over the Hedge, or Garfield. Maybe some of ya'll could give me some feed back on which would be best.

I think that Noah would rather see Garfield, but it was not out when we went to see Cars. Now that movie was really funny.

[Maestro]

I've seen Mission Impossible III and Davinci Code and both were good, Looking forward ro Superman Returns next week, and I'm not sure about James Bond.... I really liked Pierce Brosnan as 007.

[leagle]

Has anyone seen Nacho Libre?? I thought about going to see it but I am not sure if it is going to be good or just plain stupid. Whatcha think about it?

It is good and just plain stupid. If you liked Napoleon Dynamite, you will like it.

[chrymalone]

I've seen Mission Impossible III and Davinci Code and both were good, Looking forward ro Superman Returns next week, and I'm not sure about James Bond.... I really liked Pierce Brosnan as 007.

I really enjoyed Mission Impossible III

[froglvr76]

i will be going to see x-men 3 this weekend here in town. and i know this is not a new one, but we saw the hills have eyes this week and it was good. creepy good. if you can't do scary, don't watch it.

[armypunk]

ive got all of them on dvd talk to LPL for details on how to get on my mailing list ill try my best to get them out to u guys

[~*~Amanda~*~]

I went to the movies and seen X-men tonight.. It was alright considering I have never seen parts 1 & 2.... Not big on those types of movies...

[Polly]

You know it, brother! You and me, August 4, 2006.

Also, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest on July 7. I can't wait until Johnny Depp of the Caribbean opens! I mean, pirates....omgoodness, but Johnny Depp is GORGEOUS in that movie. <sigh>

[Polly]

I am takin the kids to the movies this weekend but we can not decide between Cars, Over the Hedge, or Garfield. Maybe some of ya'll could give me some feed back on which would be best. I've seen all of these and I liked Over the Hedge more than Cars because it had more 'action' but Cars was really funny. My kids liked Cars and Garfield the best. Garfield is really cute. I say, go see 'em all. Does that help? :D

[RhondaJ]

Can't wait to see Johnny Depp's Pirate sequel!!!!!!!

[gingin]

Can't wait to see Johnny Depp's Pirate sequel!!!!!!!


Us, too!!! Hope it's as good as the first one!

[rockingtenn]

We watched the movie "Eight Below" last night. If you haven't seen it go rent it, the kids will love it!

[froglvr76]

i saw x-men 3 this weekend and was kinda disappointed. it was like they were just trying to hurry up and get it over and didn't put alot of effort into the special effects and fight scenes.

[mama g]

"Prairie Home Companion" is really funny. Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, and Woody Harrelson are good along with Garrison Keillor.

Can't wait to see "The Devil Wears Prada."

We need a multi-screen movie theatre here! Rent and watch is just not the same!

[mmcd3182]

"Prairie Home Companion" is really funny. Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, and Woody Harrelson are good along with Garrison Keillor.
Can't wait to see "The Devil Wears Prada."
We need a multi-screen movie theatre here! Rent and watch is just not the same!


I wish we did have a multi-screen movie theatre... I think a 6-screen would do fine... I think people would drive 20-30 minutes to go to superwalmart / see a movie.... now all we need is a chain sit-down chain resturaunt and we're set...

[rockingtenn]

I wish we did have a multi-screen movie theatre... I think a 6-screen would do fine... I think people would drive 20-30 minutes to go to superwalmart / see a movie.... now all we need is a chain sit-down chain resturaunt and we're set...

If you build it they will come! You could put if behind the Robertson's Bank on HWY 80. Something needs to go there so why not your movie house? :rolleyes:

[mmcd3182]

If you build it they will come! You could put if behind the Robertson's Bank on HWY 80. Something needs to go there so why not your movie house? :rolleyes:

I am NOT a business person... ewww... lol

[Polly]

I went to see Click a couple of days ago. It wasn't at all what I expected but I liked it. I took my kids but I wish I hadn't. The language was NOT what I wanted them to hear, especially when the language was coming from little kids. However, the overall story was pretty good. Don't expect it to be the way the trailer is presenting it, tho!

[mmcd3182]

I went to see Click a couple of days ago. It wasn't at all what I expected but I liked it. I took my kids but I wish I hadn't. The language was NOT what I wanted them to hear, especially when the language was coming from little kids. However, the overall story was pretty good. Don't expect it to be the way the trailer is presenting it, tho!


I didn't know it was out yet! thanks for letting me know...

<----- Adam Sandler fan

i might go see it friday.. can't decide between it and superman... i still haven't seen x-men either... last movie I saw was the Omen.

[Polly]

I didn't know it was out yet! thanks for letting me know...

<----- Adam Sandler fan

i might go see it friday.. can't decide between it and superman... i still haven't seen x-men either... last movie I saw was the Omen.

I like Adam Sandler too. This movie is different from his others...more of a serious note to it. I liked it!

[rockingtenn]

I like Adam Sandler too. This movie is different from his others...more of a serious note to it. I liked it!

Did you ever watch "Spanglish", sorry I may not be spelling that right. It was a very good movie with Adam Sandler. Actually it's the movie that made me start liking him.

[Polly]

Did you ever watch "Spanglish", sorry I may not be spelling that right. It was a very good movie with Adam Sandler. Actually it's the movie that made me start liking him. I didn't see that one but I wanted to. I think he's absolutely adorable no matter how silly he's acting or how serious. He's not Johnny Depp (woohoooo) tho! :)

[rockingtenn]

I didn't see that one but I wanted to. I think he's absolutely adorable no matter how silly he's acting or how serious. He's not Johnny Depp (woohoooo) tho! :)

He was serious in this movie. You have got to rent it. I couldn't believe he played his part so well. And NO he's no Johnny Depp!:evil:

[Polly]

He was serious in this movie. You have got to rent it. I couldn't believe he played his part so well. And NO he's no Johnny Depp!:evil: Ahhhh...Johnny Depp... Meeeyyoooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww!

[rockingtenn]

Ahhhh...Johnny Depp... Meeeyyoooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww!

Should I call the fire department? lol? Or do you want me to wait a few hours?

[Polly]

Should I call the fire department? lol? Or do you want me to wait a few hours? lol...no, let me enjoy it for a while, if you don't mind! I can't wait until Pirates II is released. I'll be the first one in line at the theaters!

[rockingtenn]

lol...no, let me enjoy it for a while, if you don't mind! I can't wait until Pirates II is released. I'll be the first one in line at the theaters!

I'm kinda looking forward to seeing Orlando Bloom too! He's a hottie!

[mmcd3182]

Did you ever watch "Spanglish", sorry I may not be spelling that right. It was a very good movie with Adam Sandler. Actually it's the movie that made me start liking him.

There's also punch drunk love.

but people seemed to have gotten angry at him when he did a movie that wasn't comedy...

i liked spanglish & punch drunk love...

[rockingtenn]

There's also punch drunk love.

but people seemed to have gotten angry at him when he did a movie that wasn't comedy...

i liked spanglish & punch drunk love...

never saw punch drunk love, can't even tell you that I've heard of it. Will Movie Gallery have it?

[Polly]

never saw punch drunk love, can't even tell you that I've heard of it. Will Movie Gallery have it? I never heard of it either. I understand a little bit about seeing someone in a role you're not used to seeing them in. I saw the Robin Williams' movie, 1 Hour Photo, where he was a bad guy. I HATED him in that role. I'd much rather see him in drag like in Mrs. Doubtfire!

[fell4jon]

I am a huge Adam Sandler fan but I just could not get into punch drunk love. Its not b/c I don't like him in a serious role b/c I liked Spanglish. I dunno just could not understand the movie maybe I should try it again.

[mmcd3182]

never saw punch drunk love, can't even tell you that I've heard of it. Will Movie Gallery have it?

I am a huge Adam Sandler fan but I just could not get into punch drunk love. Its not b/c I don't like him in a serious role b/c I liked Spanglish. I dunno just could not understand the movie maybe I should try it again.

It's a strange movie. I don't know if you saw Magnolia, which I think is Paul Thomas Anderson's best movie, but if you didn't like it, then you definately won't like Punch Drunk Love (I don't think). It is very odd.. but I like the artwork (it has switch-ins/outs using this one artist's abstract work) & music in the movie (features a harmonium ... which goes along with the story also).

I think movie gallery has it, but be prepared, it's not your average movie.

[BamaChE04]

Cars was really good - especially Tow Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). My only gripe was they had a little bit of language not appropriate for a little kids' movie.

[rockingtenn]

Cars was really good - especially Tow Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). My only gripe was they had a little bit of language not appropriate for a little kids' movie.

Why in the world would they want to do that? Isn't that movie rated G or is it PG and geared toward children? Oh well, I guess that's just our lovely world now days.

I haven't seen it yet but everyone says it's funny so I can hardly wait!

[dillybar]

Did some one say Johnny Depp?

OH lawd! How did so much mojo get into just one man?

Those eyes, those lipssssssssssssssssssssizzle. Mmmmmmmmm.

Ditto on meows and purrs.


OH and Xmen, Just another chance for me to gaze at Hugh Jackman! He is just scrumptious! YUMMY! His nose and his neck and his .........arms and his.......gluteous MAXimus...........meow!

[fell4jon]

I can never get into the movies like that that you have to follow really closely w/. I guess my attention span is just too short. Like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind?!?! What was Jim Carrey thinking?!!?

[mmcd3182]

I can never get into the movies like that that you have to follow really closely w/. I guess my attention span is just too short. Like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind?!?! What was Jim Carrey thinking?!!?


HEY! I really liked that movie...

[fell4jon]

Sorry MMCD! I did not mean to offend anyone. LOL! I just can't follow the concept of that movie. But, I am sure I probably like some movies that you think are crazy. And what about Napoleon Dynamite?!!?! My husband loves this movie. Am I the only one who finds it a little less than amusing?

[mmcd3182]

Sorry MMCD! I did not mean to offend anyone. LOL! I just can't follow the concept of that movie. But, I am sure I probably like some movies that you think are crazy. And what about Napoleon Dynamite?!!?! My husband loves this movie. Am I the only one who finds it a little less than amusing?

you didn't offend.. lol

Napoleon Dynamite... that movie annoyed me for the most part -- I watched it all the way through and some things were funny. But he really pissed me off most of the time.

[Papa2]

well its a good cotton pickign thang that Papa2 isnt in movies you ladies would be saying shameful and I mean shameful words here about Him !!!! A man cant even do a good job without women and I mean women just lusting after Him looking up the page!!!!!

[rockingtenn]

well its a good cotton pickign thang that Papa2 isnt in movies you ladies would be saying shameful and I mean shameful words here about Him !!!! A man cant even do a good job without women and I mean women just lusting after Him looking up the page!!!!!

Now Papa2, you know you don't have to be in the movies! Your already a "looker" and you don't even have to act! Everyone's just to "modest" to post all the shameful-shameful words we say about you! lol!:rolleyes:

[Polly]

well its a good cotton pickign thang that Papa2 isnt in movies you ladies would be saying shameful and I mean shameful words here about Him !!!! A man cant even do a good job without women and I mean women just lusting after Him looking up the page!!!!! Speaking of lust.....Pirates II with JOHNNY DEPP opens in 7 days!!! woohoooooo

[Papa2]

ROFLMBO yeah yeah right I knew Id get a laugh out of this for sure lol!!!
go ahead ladies look to your movie stars I know I know they are soooooo hot to all of you!!!!

[FarmGirl]

I paid $3.99 on pay per view for Napolean Dynamite (The kids wanted to see it) Half way therough the movie my 9 year old looks at me and says " This movie does not make sense" I of course had to agree but I love to hear my 12 year old talk like Napolean so I guess something came out of that $3.99. Other wise it was a waste of money. Oh by the way we now have the DVD and the girls have Napolean shirts. I have no sense what so ever.

[shopgal]

k, here is a movie review!! I went last nite to the ever so fabulous Demopolis Theater to see The Breakup. I have to tell you to begin with, I really enjoy our little theater..the price is wonderful.. I think it's great that it's in a good area where you can drop your children off and know that they will be okay. I noticed alot of teenagers there and I was happy to see them there besides off doing alot of wrong things. The soda and popcorn is reasonably priced and it's quite clean. This is the 3rd movie I've seen there and I have not one complaint at all!!

k, here is for the movie..it was great, if anyone has a chance togo see it..PLEASE DO!! Jennifer and Vince is just wonderful in this movie..I laughed, cried and smiled the whole way through..it's a total chick flick..but it's worth everypenny to see it!! 3 cheers for this one!!

I hope someone reads this and decides to go see it, it was just great..I called my friend who went with me on the way home and we talked about it for atleast 20 minutes!! JMO, check it out!

[mmcd3182]

k, here is a movie review!! I went last nite to the ever so fabulous Demopolis Theater to see The Breakup. I have to tell you to begin with, I really enjoy our little theater..the price is wonderful.. I think it's great that it's in a good area where you can drop your children off and know that they will be okay. I noticed alot of teenagers there and I was happy to see them there besides off doing alot of wrong things. The soda and popcorn is reasonably priced and it's quite clean. This is the 3rd movie I've seen there and I have not one complaint at all!!
k, here is for the movie..it was great, if anyone has a chance togo see it..PLEASE DO!! Jennifer and Vince is just wonderful in this movie..I laughed, cried and smiled the whole way through..it's a total chick flick..but it's worth everypenny to see it!! 3 cheers for this one!!
I hope someone reads this and decides to go see it, it was just great..I called my friend who went with me on the way home and we talked about it for atleast 20 minutes!! JMO, check it out!


Yep ... I like our theatre also. It's interesting to go to the 9:00 on a sat or sunday night though -- sometimes you might have a hard time hearing the movie ... lol.

[Easyrider]

The wife & I watched "Failure to Launch" last night w/ Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew McConaughey & it was so funny. I can see why it's the perfect date movie & I might just have to purchase it from my DVD club. Liked it that much.

[Maestro]

I saw Superman Returns last night. Kevin Spacey was great as Lex. Overall it was a very good movie. It was a little slower than I expected though.

[rockingtenn]

I just finished watching "Cindarella Man" on HBO. If you haven't see it, please take the time to do so. I didn't think I would like the movie but it was great!

[spooner]

im gonna be at the movies this weekend to watch the omen i heard its awesome so i cant wait

[mmcd3182]

im gonna be at the movies this weekend to watch the omen i heard its awesome so i cant wait

yep --- saw it the day it came out -- 6-6-6 lol...

it was good.

[spooner]

that whole 666 thing was a joke man i thought it was stupid in the first place i actually had someone come up to me and say "its gonna be the end of the world" i laughed in his face and walked off

[Wyldfire]

Saw Superman over the weekend. It was good. A bit too long, but for the most part the length was neccessary for story. Was awesome they used John Williams original theme. It is deffinately a PG-13 movie for some violence, but a kid around 8-9 should be ok. Kevin Spacey was an awesome Lex Luther.

[Meds]

Saw the Devil wears Prada and thought it was really cute. It is worth seeing. However, I think I enjoyed Lake House a little bit more... both are chick flicks, but with Lake House you are blurting out how this connected and how that connected all the way home. it was fun

[teach11]

Love Kevin Spacey!

[teach11]

Saw Superman over the weekend. It was good. A bit too long, but for the most part the length was neccessary for story. Was awesome they used John Williams original theme. It is deffinately a PG-13 movie for some violence, but a kid around 8-9 should be ok. Kevin Spacey was an awesome Lex Luther.

I love Kevin Spacey!

My son is waiting on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. He loves Captain Jack's humor.

[mmcd3182]

Really ready for Pirates of the Caribbean & M. Night. Shyamalan's _Lady in the Water_. July 7, July 21st, respectively.

[Polly]

I love Kevin Spacey!

My son is waiting on Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. He loves Captain Jack's humor. I love Captain Jack's ...ummmmm....yeah, his humor, too. Among other things. <sigh> Captain Jack Sparrow, the love of my life.

[gingin]

Pirates: Phase III....

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards is lined up to play the swashbuckling father of a pirate in the third installment of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, star Johnny Depp said Tuesday.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said Richards would have a cameo role as the father of the flamboyant Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Depp, in the third "Pirates" movie, which is due to resume filming next month in California.

Depp, 43, has said he adopted the body language and mannerisms of the veteran guitarist to create Captain Jack's character.

"We're all looking forward to the idea of Keith coming in and doing a cameo," Depp told a London news conference to promote "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," which opens in Britain on Thursday.

"You never say it's definite until the guy steps on the set and the camera is rolling. But it's looking very, very good," he said.

Co-star Orlando Bloom said he was similarly enthusiastic about working with Richards — provided the rocker is in good health.

"I can't wait to see him — well, if he doesn't kill himself falling out of coconut trees," Bloom said. "Very rock and roll."

[shells]

Saw "Lake House" over the weekend. Keanu is so nice to look at...and I like Sandra Bullock, but the movie is very hard to follow. If you have an extremely rational mind...save it for the DVD--because it is not logical. Just a love story with gorgeous scenery (really, lots of shots of country sides, architecture, etc. - not just Keanu).

Can't wait for Depp!! The man is a hunk- always has been. Even in ScissorHands!

[mayday]

Saw RV with Robin Williams last weekend. It was very funny. Good movie for all ages.

[rockingtenn]

"Cars" at 7:00/"The Omen" at 9:00 this weekend at the movies here in town. All the good movies come to town when I'm working 3-11. Dang it!!

[Polly]

Cars is great. I've seen it twice. I'm a geek.

Only 1 day until DEPP!!!

[SMARTIES]

The new Superman movie is great!! I want to go watch it again

[mmcd3182]

Cars is great. I've seen it twice. I'm a geek.
Only 1 day until DEPP!!!


yup... im going to see it tomorrow ... i really liked the first movie.

[Polly]

yup... im going to see it tomorrow ... i really liked the first movie. I'm going to see it tomorrow too. Can't wait. Johnny...I'm coming to join you, honey!!!!

[msufan]

We can't wait to see Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. We have watched the first one so much I can nearly quote the whole movie. We are planning to go see it tomorrow too.

[gingin]

What's playing at the local theatre this weekend?

[Polly]

We can't wait to see Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. We have watched the first one so much I can nearly quote the whole movie. We are planning to go see it tomorrow too. I'm seeing Johnny of the Caribbean in exactly 5 hours. Yea me. Be jealous not, rockingtenn!

[shells]

What's playing at the local theatre this weekend?

"Cars" at 7:00/"The Omen" at 9:00 this weekend at the movies here in town. All the good movies come to town when I'm working 3-11. Dang it!!

Thanks rockingtenn! :) :)

[rockingtenn]

What's playing at the local theatre this weekend?

Cars at 7:00/The Omen at 9:00

[rockingtenn]

I'm seeing Johnny of the Caribbean in exactly 5 hours. Yea me. Be jealous not, rockingtenn!

Please tell Johnny hello for me! Hope you enjoy the movie!

[Teacher]

I saw "The Devil Wears Prada" last weekend.. it was cute, but not as good as the book. It is was actually kind of funny and Meryl Streep was very good in the part.. Great movie for girls who like clothes..

[LGKEY]

Anyone see "stick it" ? Gymnastics movie... Its playing at the "cheap" theatre in Tusc now

[Polly]

Such sad news! We arrived to see Pirates of the Caribbean at 5:00.....so did everyone else in Columbus, GA and surrounding areas. In fact, the 5:00, 5:50, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30...etc.....up until 10:10.....shows were all sold out. So did I get to partake of Johnny's beautiful pirateness? No, I did not. So what did I do? The kids and I went to see Garfield: Tale of Two Kitties AGAIN. <sigh>...I'm calling fandango....dang it.

[rockingtenn]

Such sad news! We arrived to see Pirates of the Caribbean at 5:00.....so did everyone else in Columbus, GA and surrounding areas. In fact, the 5:00, 5:50, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30...etc.....up until 10:10.....shows were all sold out. So did I get to partake of Johnny's beautiful pirateness? No, I did not. So what did I do? The kids and I went to see Garfield: Tale of Two Kitties AGAIN. <sigh>...I'm calling fandango....dang it.

So Sorry. But there is aways tomorrow!:)

[msufan]

I saw Pirates of the Caribbean Friday and it was very good. I hope everyone who wanted to go see it will get to. Its well worth the money.

[Easyrider]

Watched "Eight Below" on DVD. Very touching story from Walt Disney inspired by a true story. Great movie...especially if you love dogs!

[msufan]

I saw that one too. It made me want to cry. Some of those dogs look like mine. Especially the one that died first. It had similar markings to one of our puppies. It is a wonderful movie though.

[Easyrider]

Ouch, it looks like an Entertainment Weekly reporter did not like the new Pirates movie. Here's what she wrote:

Arrrgh! Sequel a wild ride that leads nowhere
By Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
Thursday, July 6, 2006; Posted: 2:22 p.m. EDT (18:22 GMT)

I was wrong to be so harsh on "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" when it steamed into port three years ago.

The original is a thing of balletic grace, theatrical richness of character, and self-effacing economy of action when compared with the shapeless, weightless, endless "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." The sequel is a version 2.0 that, in its final minutes, portends a future 3.0 of such necessarily staggering, ostentatious extravagance as to bankrupt all but the most iron-walleted of Hollywood producers.

Yes indeed, "Pirates" 2.0 is a theme ride, if by ride you mean a hellish contraption into which a ticket holder is strapped, overstimulated but unsatisfied, and unable to disengage until the operator releases the restraining harness.

The barely intelligible plot hardly matters, except insofar as young sweethearts Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) are once again thwarted from, as they say in classic pirate movies, getting it on. This time what stands between the two photogenic romantic leads is bluster from a new villainous British prig-in-a-wig, some twitty adult who demands that Will do some impossible thing or another to earn his freedom.

Meanwhile, Jack (the louche weirdness now ratcheted up by the one-of-a-kind Mr. Depp so that jumpin' Jack is an exotic "Cage aux Folles" bird of even fancier lip twitches, wrist curls, and rouged feathers) owes a debt to the underworldly lord of the waterlogged, Davy Jones (Bill Nighy). And Jones commands a ship of dead fools disfigured with pulsating, curling, slimy goiters and squid-like protuberances.


This army of the deep suggests the very picture of ick by teen standards, conjured through the very fanciest of special effects; the clattering skeletons of the original "Pirates" look positively minimalist by comparison.
Anyway, as Jack, Will, and Elizabeth work cooperatively, the makers of "Dead Man's Chest" hurl obstacles in the trio's way with the tenacity -- and undifferentiated agitation -- of shipboard monkeys. Clash after calamity after jokey mishap ensues, with time enough for many of the original secondary players to cash their own paychecks.

But this is where the cheat between sensation and satisfaction comes in, a substitution only likely to become more commonplace as the "Pirates" franchise becomes the very model of modern studio brand extension.

Without character, where's the consequence? Without consequence, where's the joy? Without an artistic stake in eliciting joy (or sadness, or concern, or something other than a glazed giggle at Depp's finery), there's nothing to keep producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Verbinski, and their screenwriting galleymates from piling on another big false ending, and another, and another, "Caribbean" without end, until a pummeled audience begs for a toilet break and, for mercy's sake, a real conclusion.

Discounting adrenaline rush, fright, nausea, and relief as evidence of dramatic effect, there are no consequences in a theme-park ride: You get on, you get jiggled, you get off. Maybe you even ask for another go-round, because it feels so good when the jiggling stops.

The difference is, a ride runs a few minutes, while "Dead Man's Chest" cranks for what feels like an infernal eternity.
EW Grade: D+

[Polly]

Ouch, it looks like an Entertainment Weekly reporter did not like the new Pirates movie. Here's what she wrote:

Arrrgh! Sequel a wild ride that leads nowhere
By Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
Thursday, July 6, 2006; Posted: 2:22 p.m. EDT (18:22 GMT)

I was wrong to be so harsh on "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" when it steamed into port three years ago.

The original is a thing of balletic grace, theatrical richness of character, and self-effacing economy of action when compared with the shapeless, weightless, endless "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." The sequel is a version 2.0 that, in its final minutes, portends a future 3.0 of such necessarily staggering, ostentatious extravagance as to bankrupt all but the most iron-walleted of Hollywood producers.

Yes indeed, "Pirates" 2.0 is a theme ride, if by ride you mean a hellish contraption into which a ticket holder is strapped, overstimulated but unsatisfied, and unable to disengage until the operator releases the restraining harness.

The barely intelligible plot hardly matters, except insofar as young sweethearts Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) are once again thwarted from, as they say in classic pirate movies, getting it on. This time what stands between the two photogenic romantic leads is bluster from a new villainous British prig-in-a-wig, some twitty adult who demands that Will do some impossible thing or another to earn his freedom.

Meanwhile, Jack (the louche weirdness now ratcheted up by the one-of-a-kind Mr. Depp so that jumpin' Jack is an exotic "Cage aux Folles" bird of even fancier lip twitches, wrist curls, and rouged feathers) owes a debt to the underworldly lord of the waterlogged, Davy Jones (Bill Nighy). And Jones commands a ship of dead fools disfigured with pulsating, curling, slimy goiters and squid-like protuberances.


This army of the deep suggests the very picture of ick by teen standards, conjured through the very fanciest of special effects; the clattering skeletons of the original "Pirates" look positively minimalist by comparison.
Anyway, as Jack, Will, and Elizabeth work cooperatively, the makers of "Dead Man's Chest" hurl obstacles in the trio's way with the tenacity -- and undifferentiated agitation -- of shipboard monkeys. Clash after calamity after jokey mishap ensues, with time enough for many of the original secondary players to cash their own paychecks.

But this is where the cheat between sensation and satisfaction comes in, a substitution only likely to become more commonplace as the "Pirates" franchise becomes the very model of modern studio brand extension.

Without character, where's the consequence? Without consequence, where's the joy? Without an artistic stake in eliciting joy (or sadness, or concern, or something other than a glazed giggle at Depp's finery), there's nothing to keep producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Verbinski, and their screenwriting galleymates from piling on another big false ending, and another, and another, "Caribbean" without end, until a pummeled audience begs for a toilet break and, for mercy's sake, a real conclusion.

Discounting adrenaline rush, fright, nausea, and relief as evidence of dramatic effect, there are no consequences in a theme-park ride: You get on, you get jiggled, you get off. Maybe you even ask for another go-round, because it feels so good when the jiggling stops.

The difference is, a ride runs a few minutes, while "Dead Man's Chest" cranks for what feels like an infernal eternity.
EW Grade: D+ Tell that to the people that spent a record 152 million on the movie this weekend! lol

[mmcd3182]

Such sad news! We arrived to see Pirates of the Caribbean at 5:00.....so did everyone else in Columbus, GA and surrounding areas. In fact, the 5:00, 5:50, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30...etc.....up until 10:10.....shows were all sold out. So did I get to partake of Johnny's beautiful pirateness? No, I did not. So what did I do? The kids and I went to see Garfield: Tale of Two Kitties AGAIN. <sigh>...I'm calling fandango....dang it.


We had the same luck in Columbus, MS.... go figure.

[rockingtenn]

Watched "Eight Below" on DVD. Very touching story from Walt Disney inspired by a true story. Great movie...especially if you love dogs!

Watched it last week, cried like a two year old that had her favorite toy taken away!

[gingin]

Saw Pirates last night! Every bit as great as the first one. Definetely leaves you set up for Pirates III.

LOS ANGELES - Johnny Depp's boozy, woozy buccaneer Jack Sparrow has plundered the box office, with "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" taking in a record $132 million in its first three days, according to studio estimates Sunday.

[chrymalone]

We went and saw "The Lake House". It was ok, but I will not watch it again. Once was enough. It was not near as good as I thought it could have been. It was alright though. However, the acting was really good. We also saw "Eight Below" and I too cried like a baby. There was one part that scared Noah though and he will not stop talking about that part, not giving anything away.

[Chipper]

There's one coming out with Mark Wahlberg starring as a bar tender who walks to a football team in Pennsylvania. Looks like it will be good.

Also one with a museum of natural history where everything comes alive at night. Looks very funny. Has Robin Williams in it.

And what's the deal with the way-too-long American express commercial with Wes Anderson? I'm way tired of seeing it 5 times every time I go to see a movie.

[gingin]

And what's the deal with the way-too-long American express commercial with Wes Anderson? I'm way tired of seeing it 5 times every time I go to see a movie.


I agree that the American Express commercial is tooooooo long! It played at least twice while we were waiting on Pirates: Dead Man's Chest to begin.

[Polly]

Seeing Johnny of the Caribbean for real today at 5:00. I already have my tickets. I'M COMING TO SEE YOU JOHNNY! TAKE A SHOWER! Ok, don't...you're just too cute as dirty ole Captain Jack Sparrow!

[chrymalone]

Haley and I went to see "The Devil Wears Prada" last night. It was good, but a little too long. I would recommed seeing it though. I thought the acting in it was really great. You actually felt like you were right there.

[Polly]

Hallelujah! I got to see Johnny of the Caribbean! The movie was good; not as good as the first, but I liked it. There wasn't enough of Johnny (of course) and the action was dizzying. But I predict I will see it again (numerous times) and that I will own it on DVD and that I will be seeing Johnny of the Caribbean III. That man is hot hot hot hot HOT!!!! Gold and silver teeth and gay walk and all!

[rockingtenn]

Saw in the shopper's guide that Pirates of the Caribbean is playing this weekend at Marengo Theater. Movie times are 7:00/9:30.

[Polly]

Saw in the shopper's guide that Pirates of the Caribbean is playing this weekend at Marengo Theater. Movie times are 7:00/9:30.WOOHOOOOOO!!! I'll be there with ya in spirit, rockingtenn! Wish I could GO with you so we could lust over Jack together!

[LS7]

Superman was a good movie. Kevin Spacey is always good, and it was good to see Parker Posey in a movie again.

[demopolite]

Just a couple of weeks until "Snakes on a Plane"!!!

[chrymalone]

Just a couple of weeks until "Snakes on a Plane"!!!

Could you imagine that really happening?? I would loose my mind. I am waiting to see it when it comes out on video, that was a great theme for a movie though.. My skin is crawling.. Can't wait though. I wonder if they like jump out all the time? That would really scare me.

[RhondaJ]

Could you imagine that really happening?? I would loose my mind. I am waiting to see it when it comes out on video, that was a great theme for a movie though.. My skin is crawling.. Can't wait though. I wonder if they like jump out all the time? That would really scare me.

Might even have the same affect as JAWS did about getting in the water....

[chrymalone]

Might even have the same affect as JAWS did about getting in the water....

My thoughts exactly..

[shells]

Might even have the same affect as JAWS did about getting in the water....

Love Jaws...one of my favorite movies of all time!

Superman Returns was good...Brandon Routh did a great job, as did Kevin Spacey.

Cars was awesome...I just love Paul Newman...

Want to see Johnny, though, in Pirates. :)

[teach11]

We saw Pirates and Cars on vacation, and my two older children saw Lady in the Water. Pirates is great! It is left completely open-ended, predictably. BOHNTR says he likes the first one better, but I like them both. Cars is entertaining and humorous. Larry the Cable Guy gets on my nerves, but his character in the movie is funny.

[mmcd3182]

Could you imagine that really happening?? I would loose my mind. I am waiting to see it when it comes out on video, that was a great theme for a movie though.. My skin is crawling.. Can't wait though. I wonder if they like jump out all the time? That would really scare me.

I'm about 90% sure I remember seeing a movie about snakes on a plane on TBS (one of those cheesy made-for-tv movies with a budget lower than mcdonalds for a day). It was horrible... but I can't wait to hear Samuel Jackson say "They's motherflippin snakes on the motherflippin plane!"

... his way with words just touches me.... lol

[leagle]

Samuel L. don't flip no mothers!

[demopolite]

This is what's got me all hot and bothered:

http://us.video.aol.com/video.full.adp?mode=0&pmmsid=1682580&restartUrl=http%3a%2f%2fus%2evideo%2eaol%2ecom%2fv ideo%2eindex%2eadp%3fmode%3d1%26pmmsid%3d1682580&mode=1

Wait...are you a....

[shopgal]

I went this past weekend and saw Miami Vice in Tuscaloosa..I wasn't impressed with it at all..actually to be honest..I didn't stay for the end..no plot to lead to the climax of the movie..so I was like why bother..there were about 30 people give or take a few in the theater..when I left it was a small group of college guys left..everyone wasn't thrilled with this movie..JMO

[Easyrider]

The family went and saw "Click" at the Marengo theatre on Sunday night. Let me say that I like Adam Sandler & I thought he did an excellent job in this flick. Sandler has done a ton of comedy movies with terrible jokes and corny plots, and until Anger Management really he didn't have much to his characters other than his goofiness. If you're going to see Click solely for a good laugh, you'll love the first 45 minutes and hate the rest of it. The script takes a swerve closer to the end and, unlike any of Sandler's previous movies, the "down" part of the movie (where the main character goes through rough times) is actually very well done. Click goes from being a comedy to a drama - just for a little while.

The dramatic portion of the movie allows Sandler to act as a regular human being; a man who faces the real life consequences of putting his work ahead of his family. It's something a lot of people can relate to, and all of the characters in the movie contribute to the storyline very well.

Click provides great comedy and Sandler's best dramatic performance in a movie. It's clean enough for the kids (okay, the early teenagers), a good laugh with the guys or girls, and turns out to be a surprisingly good date movie.

Tagline: What If You Had A Universal Remote... That Controlled Your Universe?

Plot Outline: "Click" focuses on a workaholic architect who finds a universal remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to

I give this movie a 2 thumbs up & may purchase it when it arrives on DVD. BTW...did I mention that Kate Beckinsale is SO HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brad]

Went to see Talledega Nights this past weekend and loved it. Havent loved all of Will Ferrells stuff but this one was hilarious.

"If you aint first...your last!!"

[Easyrider]

Went to see Talledega Nights this past weekend and loved it. Havent loved all of Will Ferrells stuff but this one was hilarious.

"If you aint first...your last!!"

I agree brad...I haven't been a huge Will Ferrell fan either, but he did an excellent job as Ricky Bobby.

"Shake & Bake Baby...Shake & Bake!"

[shells]

We went to Meridian and saw "The Descent" Saturday night. It was creepy and GOOD. Won't say anymore...don't want to give it away...but I loved it.

[debby]

I like my DVD player. I can pause it and not miss a thing when I need to.

[rnh120]

I saw you, me, and dupree and it was ok it had funny parts but was not what I really expected. Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson were great and Matt Dillion's character kindof just got on my nerves. all in all I give it two and a half stars.

[shopgal]

We went to Meridian and saw "The Descent" Saturday night. It was creepy and GOOD. Won't say anymore...don't want to give it away...but I loved it.

I saw it to!! it was awesome..one of the best movies I have seen in a long long time!! ***** 5 stars is my vote!!

[mmcd3182]

I like my DVD player. I can pause it and not miss a thing when I need to.

Is that your way of saying you haven't been to the movies in a long time to see a movie other than a children's flick? lol -- I know a lot of people like that...
I personally like seeing a movie on the big screen -- that's "reason-numbeh-one" they make the movies.

what's the last thing you saw in a theatre (other than a childrens movie)... probably wasn't too long ago was it?

[Ms. Alabama]

LPL, Jewels, Dunk, and I just went and saw the new Adam Sandler movie Click. It was wonderful. I must say, I have never had an Adam Sandler movie make me cry but that one sure did.
I recommend it to anyone and everyone. That will be one that I buy when the DVD is released.

[ladiva]

I have got to get to the movie theatre! I can't even remember the last movie I went to see.....how sad! I really want to see Talladega Nights almost went Sunday night but that panned out hopefully I'll get to go see Click it looks like a good one but if its gonna make me cry I better wait for the DVD. Might mess up my strong persona if someone sees me cry in public!

[Easyrider]

The wife & I watched a movie called "The World's Fastest Indian" starring Sir Anthony Hopkins. Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. After a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt set off from the bottom of the world, Invercargill, New Zealand, to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. With all odds against him, Burt braves the New World on a shoestring budget. He set a new speed record that still stands today. Burt's quest culminates in an unlikely conclusion and remains legendary within the motorcycle community to this day.

You don't need to like motorcycles to enjoy this movie. It's based on one hell of a true story.

[mauree24]

I went to see World Trade Center this weekend in Houston and I'm still crying. lol. I was sad thru the whole movie. We were gonna see that football movie after WTC, but we were too depressed. Should have watched the football movie first. He reminded me of that all the way home, lol.

[AngelWing]

I like my DVD player. I can pause it and not miss a thing when I need to.


I'm with you Debby. I enjoy our home theater much more than sitting in the middle of a bunch of loud people munching popcorn, chit chatting through the movie and kids running up and down the aisles. We have a big screen tv at home with surround sound and we can watch the movies just fine and in much more comfort. Just have to wait a little longer to see them. There are some that I like to see on the really big screen first, like the Star Wars movies or any of the larger than life type events but most play very well on our tv. :)

And mmcd3182 as usual you come through with such wonderful and kind remarks to Debby there. Such a gentleman. :barf:

[mmcd3182]

And mmcd3182 as usual you come through with such wonderful and kind remarks to Debby there. Such a gentleman. :barf:

What are you talking about? What remarks? Help me out here debby--do you remember any of this? I haven't posted in this thread in weeks and weeks.

What's with all this dragging up the past... it's happening on another thread also. Do some of you really hold grudges that long? I can't hold something against anyone for more than a day or two... but for weeks and weeks? I'd have to be a really pissed off person inside to remember something or want to bring up something so trivial from so long ago.

I just don't understand it...

[Polly]

My family and I have seen 2 movies recently: The great and wonderful (NOT) "How to Eat Fried Worms" and the thoroughly enjoyable "Barnyard." I only get to see kid movies (which is fine with me, really). Barnyard was hilarious! Fried worms was not!

Mmcd...although it may have been a while since this thread was active, Angelwing may have just now read it and isn't holding grudges at all...it could be "new" to her. Just a thought.

[shells]

....I watched (on DVD) The Devil Wears Prada over the Christmas holidays. .....absolutely thought this movie was a huge waste of time. I thought that it had a very predictable plot of home girl goes big time and back to home girl. But, in all fairness, I am not a fan of Meryl Streep. Just FYI and my opinion on the movie.

[Easyrider]

If you want to watch a feel good movie that leaves you cheering for the underdog, I suggest Walt Disney's "Invincible" starring Mark Wahlberg recently released on DVD.

"Invincible" is a true story based on the life of Philadelphia's Vince Papale, a 30-year old down-on-his-luck bartender who struggles to make ends meet for he & his wife. His wife leaves him, takes everything with her and leaves Vince a note that infuriates him. Meanwhile, The Eagles, who won a mere three games last season, are holding open tryouts and looking for fresh players, this is devised by The Eagles new coach, Dick Vermiel (played by Greg Kinear who looks a lot like him with his 70's hairdo).

Vince tries out for the team and makes it through the first cut & eventually gets an invitation to the Eagles training camp. Vince goes on the work harder & make the Eagles football team without any football experience. He played for three yeas in the NFL.

It's a great movie & you won't be disappointed.

[shopgal]

If you want to watch a feel good movie that leaves you cheering for the underdog, I suggest Walt Disney's "Invincible" starring Mark Wahlberg recently released on DVD.

"Invincible" is a true story based on the life of Philadelphia's Vince Papale, a 30-year old down-on-his-luck bartender who struggles to make ends meet for he & his wife. His wife leaves him, takes everything with her and leaves Vince a note that infuriates him. Meanwhile, The Eagles, who won a mere three games last season, are holding open tryouts and looking for fresh players, this is devised by The Eagles new coach, Dick Vermiel (played by Greg Kinear who looks a lot like him with his 70's hairdo).

Vince tries out for the team and makes it through the first cut & eventually gets an invitation to the Eagles training camp. Vince goes on the work harder & make the Eagles football team without any football experience. He played for three yeas in the NFL.

It's a great movie & you won't be disappointed.

I heard the same thing!! The next tome I'm at Wal-Mart..I'm gonna pick it up. Lots of people are saying such wonderful things about this one..:)

[rockingtenn]

I can't wait to see the new Will Smith movie...The Pursuit of Happiness. That looks like a tear jerker! Anyone seen it yet?

[lady_fighter]

I can't wait to see the new Will Smith movie...The Pursuit of Happiness. That looks like a tear jerker! Anyone seen it yet?

I watched it recently.. I personally didn't sprout tears, but it was certainly a "tear jerker" type movie! It was good, if you like to "Feel" when watching a movie! :)

[BAMA13]

My husband and I recently went to see "Night at the Museum". I am not a big Ben Stiller fan and had my reservations about seeing it, but.......it was really good. A great movie for the whole family to see! The movie was funny without being stupid. Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, actress that played the mother in all the Spy Kids movies, Dick Van Dyke, and Mickey Rooney (yes, he is still alive) are all in it, plus other actors I recognized.

Ben Stilller gets a job as a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History because he wants to have a stable job and place to live for his 11 year old son. When the sun goes down everything in the museum comes to life and the fun begins. You'll have to see it to find out the rest.

[Dispatch]

The Grid Iron Gang is also a very good movie, I would recommend it.

It stars The Rock and a few others who are Juvenile Officers at a boys facility. They form a football team to try and get the boys involved and to tech them teamwork.

[Auburn#1]

If you want to watch a feel good movie that leaves you cheering for the underdog, I suggest Walt Disney's "Invincible" starring Mark Wahlberg recently released on DVD.




We watched this last night, and it was a very good movie.

[Bane]

I'm still waiting for Spiderman III to come out.

[ladiva]

My husband and I recently went to see "Night at the Museum". I am not a big Ben Stiller fan and had my reservations about seeing it, but.......it was really good. A great movie for the whole family to see! The movie was funny without being stupid. Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, actress that played the mother in all the Spy Kids movies, Dick Van Dyke, and Mickey Rooney (yes, he is still alive) are all in it, plus other actors I recognized.

Ben Stilller gets a job as a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History because he wants to have a stable job and place to live for his 11 year old son. When the sun goes down everything in the museum comes to life and the fun begins. You'll have to see it to find out the rest.

I really want to see this movie! Thank you for your review of it.

[ladiva]

I can't wait to see the new Will Smith movie...The Pursuit of Happiness. That looks like a tear jerker! Anyone seen it yet?

I'm waiting for it to come out on DVD so I can sit at home by myself so no one sees me cry cause it looks like a tear-jerker!

[mmcd3182]

I saw Eragon at 7 on new years eve... Everything else playing was either too long or started too late. It was actually pretty good. It made me want to see the next one.

[brittchristine]

i went and saw black christmas over the weekend don't waste your time unless you're into a lot of T & A that was about all it consist of

[lady_fighter]

I saw Eragon at 7 on new years eve... Everything else playing was either too long or started too late. It was actually pretty good. It made me want to see the next one.

I really want to see that movie too! I don't know why, but I've always liked those kind of fictional movies. :)

[mmcd3182]

I really want to see that movie too! I don't know why, but I've always liked those kind of fictional movies. :)

It's definitely worth the money. Reminded me a lot of LOTR, but a little darker. I love stories set in medieval times / dragons / magic mythology -- I guess you'd say the Fantasy genre.

[LPL]

My husband and I recently went to see "Night at the Museum". I am not a big Ben Stiller fan and had my reservations about seeing it, but.......it was really good. A great movie for the whole family to see! The movie was funny without being stupid. Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, actress that played the mother in all the Spy Kids movies, Dick Van Dyke, and Mickey Rooney (yes, he is still alive) are all in it, plus other actors I recognized.

Ben Stilller gets a job as a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History because he wants to have a stable job and place to live for his 11 year old son. When the sun goes down everything in the museum comes to life and the fun begins. You'll have to see it to find out the rest.

Me and jewels watched this tuesday night, it was really good. I laughed so hard at the end when "Jed" and "Octavious" were slow walking up the stairs.

[brittchristine]

i really want to see Eragon i loved the LOTR movies so i'm dying to see this

[brittchristine]

i was going to buy the convenant yesterday at walmart does anyone know if it is any good before i do??

[LPL]

very good.

[brittchristine]

thanks LPL any other horror movies anyone can recommend i've seen majority of them though. A good one that is coming out is the Grudge 2 a whole lot better than the 1st, almost peed myself it kinda freaked me out

[Roxanne]

We did the semi-annual family movie thing last week. With 5 of us, plus the inevitable popcorn, etc., it costs us over $50, even with a matinee, so we don't go as often as I'd like. We had to watch, quite naturally, a child's film. We saw Charlotte's Web and it was good. I wanted to go see We Are Marshall or Rocky Balboa though. I'll be glad when the kids are old enough that we can send them into one movie and go into another one ourselves.

[RhondaJ]

I want to see the Hillary Swank movie about her as a teacher....saw her on Leno last night.

[mescar]

went to see we are marshall awesome movie would go see it again two
thumbs way up

[lady_fighter]

I wanted to go see We Are Marshall or Rocky Balboa.

I would like to see both those movies as well!

[mmcd3182]

thanks LPL any other horror movies anyone can recommend i've seen majority of them though. A good one that is coming out is the Grudge 2 a whole lot better than the 1st, almost peed myself it kinda freaked me out

Really?? :WTF I thought both of them really really sucked. The 2nd even more than the first.. lol -- but I bet we have very different movie tastes.

Both of those were based on Japanese graphic novels or anime / comics. Also the Ring (Ringu).

I thought the Ring was pretty good. But the 2nd was not.

[Bane]

Another new movie coming out soon that I'm itching to see is The Children of Man. It looks to be dark, sci-fi and along the lines of Soylent Green, A Clockwork Orange, or Logan's Run.

[mmcd3182]

Another new movie coming out soon that I'm itching to see is The Children of Man. It looks to be dark, sci-fi and along the lines of Soylent Green, A Clockwork Orange, or Logan's Run.

So have you seen A Scanner Darkly yet ?

very very good movie -- Wynona Ryder is great in it. So is Keanu Reeves & Robert Downy Jr. Woody Harrelson was pretty good also.

[brittchristine]

i didn't like the ring or the ring 2 i guess our taste in movies are different

[rockingtenn]

I watched "The American Haunting" this past weekend. That was the strangest movie I think I have ever seen but I would recommend it to everyone if you like "scary" stuff.

[basreb65]

I want to see "We Are Marshall" as well as "Freedom Writers."

[Ranger]

I saw "Code Name: The Cleaner" It was funny.

[Easyrider]

Although I never got the chance to see it on the big screen like I wanted, we just finished watching "The Guardian" w/ Kevin Costner & Ashton Kutcher. It takes you inside the elite world of the United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Filled w/ spectacular rescues in the lethal waters of the Bering Sea, the Guardian, is a riveting & compelling story that dives straight into the heart & soul of the real heroes, the unsung guardians of the sea.

This is another of those feel-good movies that I highly recommend. In fact, I'm considering purchasing this movie through my Columbia House DVD club.

[mmcd3182]

Pan's Labyrinth.

I saw it this past Thursday night in Tuscaloosa. (Closest place to see it ... it's selected theaters only). I'd say it's probably the best movie I've seen in a couple of years. The entire movie is in Spanish, but you get over the subtitles really quickly. It only took me about 10 minutes to get over the fact that I was having to read what they were saying... and the movie went by so fast!

It falls in the genres of Fantasy / War / Horror / Fairy Tale. And it blends them all together perfectly. It's pure eye candy along with two world's all rolled into one movie and they flow perfectly between each other.

4.5 Stars! :)

A fair warning though, this is a very sad movie. Or you could say it had a happy ending -- it's completely up to your interpretation of what is real and what is not.

[BOHNTR]

Teach11 and I saw "We are Marshall" Saturday night. We enjoyed it.

[AliMc1977]

My husband and I saw Pursuit of Happyness and thought it was pretty good. Will Smith is a wonderful actor. The movie is kinda sad but still good.

[brittchristine]

i wanted the night listener and the wicker man over the weekend on dvd, they made me so mad about how they ended, they could have been better, i also watched the guardian it was excellent and went and saw we are marshall, i recommend everyone to go see it, it was very sad though

[brittchristine]

sorry i watched them i'm having a brain fart this morning

[mmcd3182]

My husband and I saw Pursuit of Happyness and thought it was pretty good. Will Smith is a wonderful actor. The movie is kinda sad but still good.

Hah. I've been avoiding this movie. Will Smith has such a huge boner for an Oscar it's unbelievable.

"Now this is a story all about how my life got flip turned upside down...."

Sorry Will, there's no escaping it. :p

[lady_fighter]

Hah. I've been avoiding this movie. Will Smith has such a huge boner for an Oscar it's unbelievable.

"Now this is a story all about how my life got flip turned upside down...."

Sorry Will, there's no escaping it. :p

"..... i whistled for cab, and when it came near, the license said FRESH and had a dice on the mirror...." lol

[Dispatch]

"We Are Marshall" is an excellent movie..I encourage everyone to see it... and it's rated PG-so it's "kid friendly" also.

[rockingtenn]

For anyone that may want to see "We Are Marshall", it's playing this weekend in Demopolis. Showtimes Fri, Sat, and Sun @ 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. I'm going to have to go see this I believe.

[Teacher]

Really enjoyed "Dreamgirls". Jennifer Hudson deserves every award she is nominated for!

[rockingtenn]

Just got home from watching "We Are Marshall"...it's a MUST see!

[mmcd3182]

Any of you seen Babel, or Pan's Labyrinth, or Factory Girl ?

I've seen the first two, but not the last. But the last movie seems interesting.

Does anyone remember if Babel has played in Demopolis yet?

[Easyrider]

We went to Meridian to see "Wild Hogs". Let me say even if you aren't the biker type...it doesn't matter...this movie is FUNNY! If you're looking for a feel good comedy, look no further...this is it.

It's the story of four middle-aged friends who are sick & tired of their lives & take to the open-road on their Harley-Davidson motorcycles for a little road trip. They encounter a group of rough-neck bikers along the way & spend the rest of the time trying to outsmart them. There are cameo appearances by father & son Paul Teutel & Paulie of Orange County Choppers and the original "Easyrider" biker himself...Peter Fonda.

[AliMc1977]

We went to Meridian to see "Wild Hogs". Let me say even if you aren't the biker type...it doesn't matter...this movie is FUNNY! If you're looking for a feel good comedy, look no further...this is it.

It's the story of four middle-aged friends who are sick & tired of their lives & take to the open-road on their Harley-Davidson motorcycles for a little road trip. They encounter a group of rough-neck bikers along the way & spend the rest of the time trying to outsmart them. There are cameo appearances by father & son Paul Teutel & Paulie of Orange County Choppers and the original "Easyrider" biker himself...Peter Fonda.

We went to see this movie last night and it was sold out! I was so upset. We saw Norbit instead.

[bamablazer]

for sure X-men 3. I heard wild hogs was hilarious, so i will probably check it out, I like all of the guys in that movie :cool:

[bamablazer]

i heard wild hogs is hilarious, I like all the guys in that movie and always X-men all three of them

[rct444]

I personally am waiting on spiderman 3 and also the invisible(watch the trailor and it kept my attention seems to me a good mystery movie)

[dillybar]

Shrek 3 :)

[rct444]

For the fans of the fast and furious movies that have seen the last movie the fast and the furious toyoko drift do you think there will be another movie made from the ending?

[lady_fighter]

I want to see the 300 and spiderman 3!!

[BOHNTR]

We went to Tuscaloosa last weekend just to see Wild Hogs and the 7:40 was sold out. So we went to Academy Sports and Lowes to kill time and waited for the 10:05 movie! It was well worth the wait. Very funny movie.

[froglvr76]

....I watched (on DVD) The Devil Wears Prada over the Christmas holidays. .....absolutely thought this movie was a huge waste of time. I thought that it had a very predictable plot of home girl goes big time and back to home girl. But, in all fairness, I am not a fan of Meryl Streep. Just FYI and my opinion on the movie.

i am a huge meryl streep fan and for those of you who are, i recommend seeing this. you are right, it is predictable, but i still loved meryl in it.

we saw ghostrider last weekend and i was very disappointed. it was a little cheesy. i would love to see the 300, also. we also saw saw 3 this past week and loved it.

[Easyrider]

We just returned from watching "Ghost Rider" here at the Marengo Theatre. This was an awesome movie & I admit...I don't remember too much about the Marvel character.

The special effects in this movie was unlike any I've seen in quite a while & we watch a lot of movies.

Based on the Marvel character, stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil himself.

[Easyrider]

My husband and I saw Pursuit of Happyness and thought it was pretty good. The movie is kinda sad but still good.

I agree. We just finished watching the "Pursuit of Happyness" & it has to be one of the year's best. I've never seen Will Smith in such a dramatic role.

[dillybar]

Saw Blades of Glory last Saturday. Oh Mercy, how funny.

[dillybar]

Thinking about seeing GrindHouse tomorrow. Love Kurt Russell.

[bamablazer]

Thinking about seeing GrindHouse tomorrow. Love Kurt Russell.
I love Kurt Russell too,any of his movies, that is one fine looking man!!:cool:

[mmcd3182]

I'm definitely ready for The Grindhouse.... a double feature -- Tarrantino & Rodriguez -- hell yeah!

[dillybar]

I didnt get a chance to see The Grindhouse today. I love that the women in Tarrantino's movies have got some testicular fortitude!

[mmcd3182]

I didnt get a chance to see The Grindhouse today. I love that the women in Tarrantino's movies have got some testicular fortitude!

Yes, most of them have some cahones grande.

[Easyrider]

Last night we watched "Breach". It stars Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, and Laura Linney. This is the true story of the greatest security breach in American History. FBI upstart Eric O'Neill (Phillippe) enters into a power game with his boss, Robert Hanssen (Cooper), an agent who was ultimately convicted of selling secrets to the Soviet Union. According to IMDB.com, this movie was a very accurate portrayal of the FBI culture and the events which took place regarding the investigation and arrest of Robert Hanssen.

Running time is 110 minutes & IMO...worth watching.

[mmcd3182]

I can't wait until the Simpson's Movie.... 24 more days....

The newest movie I saw in theaters was "Knocked Up." It was not what I expected. I went in thinking "this is going to be really stupid, but really familiar" -- but soon into the movie me & sis & old room-mate couldn't stop laughing through the rest of the movie.

I'm glad they didn't take this one and intentionally "PG-13 it" to pull in a larger crowd-- This was definitely an R movie, should have been an R movie, and was GREAT as an R movie...

[BOHNTR]

We watched Blood Diamond the other night. It was a good movie,IMO.

[mmcd3182]

We watched Blood Diamond the other night. It was a good movie,IMO.

Anyone seen Black Snake Moan ? It's out for DVD rent now... was wondering if it was any good. I can't believe I didn't see it at the movies -- seems like my kind of movie anyway-Samuel L. Jackson is in it lol.

I don't really know THAT much about it.

[Mustang65]

I can't wait until the Simpson's Movie.... 24 more days....

The newest movie I saw in theaters was "Knocked Up." It was not what I expected. I went in thinking "this is going to be really stupid, but really familiar" -- but soon into the movie me & sis & old room-mate couldn't stop laughing through the rest of the movie.

I'm glad they didn't take this one and intentionally "PG-13 it" to pull in a larger crowd-- This was definitely an R movie, should have been an R movie, and was GREAT as an R movie...

I agree that this was a FUNNY! movie start to finish but as you said, NOT a kid movie by any means.

[81Tiger]

I saw "Ratatouille" last night. Really good movie, probably the best I've seen all summer. Really good story lines (sometimes I feel like a gourmet in a rat's nest). I highly recommend it for any age!

[leagle]

I saw "Ratatouille" last night. Really good movie, probably the best I've seen all summer. Really good story lines (sometimes I feel like a gourmet in a rat's nest). I highly recommend it for any age!

Agreed. Ratatouille was the best movie I have seen in at least 2 years, no joke!

[alleypooh]

I can't wait for the new Harry Potter movie.. just a few more days!

[rockingtenn]

I want to go see the new moving "Evening", it looks like a great chick flick!

[Easyrider]

For all the military buffs out there, you've got to check out "Shooter" on DVD starring MarK Wahlberg.

Bob Lee Swagger (Wahlberg), one of the world's great marksmen and the son of a Congressional Medal of Honoree, is a loner living in the Rockies. He's left the military, having been hung out to dry in a secret Ethiopian mission a few years before, when he's recruited by a lisping colonel to help find a way that the President of the U.S. might be assassinated in one of three cities in the next two weeks. He does his work, but the shot is fired notwithstanding and Bob Lee is quickly the fall guy: wounded and hunted by thousands, he goes to ground and, aided by two unlikely allies, searches for the truth and for those who double-crossed him. All roads lead back to Ethiopia.

Running time is 124 minutes.

[MsD]

wish i had TIME to watch all these good movies listed here..... aint even got time to clean up around the house between the summertime travels & bike rides... :)

thanx to all for the advice on KNocked up----my 13 y/o dtr wanted to see this! we'll wait til she's OVER 18!!!

[dillybar]

I'm waiting on a good summer horror flick. Love them! NOT the bloody, gory ones, but the suspenseful, mystery type.

While I'm at it I want some movie popcorn with extra butter and salt. And Milk Duds and a Diet Coke.

AND a handsome man with a mustache and big strong hands and he doesn't mind when I pinch him during the scary parts.

[rnh120]

dillybar, you should check out Mr. Brooks. it was pretty good and not real gory. I would not recommend this movie for children pretty bad language at times and a fairly graphic sex scene. besides that good movie

[Easyrider]

Well I'm into true story movies. Now I know Hollywood embellishes most of their productions for box office sales, but we recently watched "Zodiac" starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. There is even a part played by Anthony Edwards (Dr. Mark Greene of ER fame).

Based on the real life notorious Zodiac, a serial killer who terrorized San Francisco with a string of seemingly random murders during the 1960s and 1970s. A serial killer in the San Francisco Bay Area taunts police with his letters and cryptic messages. We follow the investigators and reporters in this lightly fictionalized account of the true 1970's case as they search for the murderer, becoming obsessed with the case. Based on Robert Graysmith's book, the movie's focus is the lives and careers of the detectives and newspaper people.

It's a liitle long for me w/ running time of 157 minutes, but a good movie for those interested in true stories.

[dillybar]

Anyone here seen Superbad? The movie trailers look HILARIOUS!

[Easyrider]

Any Jim Carrey fans out there? If so, check out "The Number 23" recently released on DVD. Be warned though, there's no comedy in this one for the actor.

On his birthday, Walter Sparrow, an amiable dog-catcher, takes a call that leaves him dog bit and late to pick up his wife. She's browsed in a bookstore, finding a blood-red-covered novel, a murder mystery with numerology that loops constantly around the number 23. The story captivates Walter: he dreams it, he notices aspects of his life that can be rendered by "23," he searches for the author, he stays in the hotel (in room 23) where events in the novel took place, and he begins to believe it was no novel. His wife and son try to help him, sometimes in sympathy, sometimes to protect him. Slowly, with danger to himself and to his family, he closes in on the truth.

[rnh120]

I saw I know who killed me a few weeks ago. I would have to nominate it for best comedy of 2007. and no it is not meant to be funny. but lindsey lohan is a one arm one leg stripper, if that is not funny what is j/k. anyway check it out if you just want some laughs. the acting in this movie is horrible no wonder the girl is drinking and driving and snorting coke. but if you want to see a good movie on dvd check out "fracture" starring anthony hopkins and ryan gosling. it is about anthony hopkins finds out his wife is cheating on him and shoots her, he admits it to the police at first but no one can prove it. ryan gosling is the prosecuter of the case. pretty good movie
also wild hogs was really funny. and I don't really care for motorcycles but I really enjoyed it. good movie for a family no bad language or sex. good wholesome movie.

[mmcd3182]

Any Jim Carrey fans out there? If so, check out "The Number 23" recently released on DVD. Be warned though, there's no comedy in this one for the actor.

On his birthday, Walter Sparrow, an amiable dog-catcher, takes a call that leaves him dog bit and late to pick up his wife. She's browsed in a bookstore, finding a blood-red-covered novel, a murder mystery with numerology that loops constantly around the number 23. The story captivates Walter: he dreams it, he notices aspects of his life that can be rendered by "23," he searches for the author, he stays in the hotel (in room 23) where events in the novel took place, and he begins to believe it was no novel. His wife and son try to help him, sometimes in sympathy, sometimes to protect him. Slowly, with danger to himself and to his family, he closes in on the truth.

Yeah I heard there was no comedy -- and that Jim Carrey went back to his "roots" on this movie.. lol.

I was kind of intrigued by the trailers, but after hearing about the movie, I don't really want to see carrey's faces mid-coitus. :barf:

[dillybar]

I saw the 23 movie when it first came on at the theatre. I really liked it. Virginia Madsden is a great actress, too.

[0ldman]

The Number 23 was a good movie, creepy, and I gotta admit, one I didn't figure out while watching.

TMNT was fun.

[pla]

superbad is great funniest movie ive seen this year

[dillybar]

Just saw a promo for the movie The Brave One with Jodie Foster. LOOKS great, can't wait to see. ( I believe I got the title right)

[rockingtenn]

Just saw a promo for the movie The Brave One with Jodie Foster. LOOKS great, can't wait to see. ( I believe I got the title right)


I want to see that one too dilly. I've also seen a promo for a new western that was coming out. I can't remember the name but Russell Crowe is in it and it looks good. I think it was like ":17 to something", I can't remember. There hasn't been a good western out since "Tombstone" in my opinion.

[Wyldfire]

Just saw a promo for the movie The Brave One with Jodie Foster. LOOKS great, can't wait to see. ( I believe I got the title right)


Saw that trailer too. It is the one where she tells this guy that she wants her dog back then shoots him in the face. Pretty awesome stuff!

"Gimme back my dog"....BANG!

[dillybar]

OH yes! Is it 3:10 to Yuma??? I think I remember a preview for that one. I do agree with ya, its been a LONG time since we had a good western.

[dillybar]

I did a little research :) Its a remake of a 1957 movie.

Peter Fonda is in it, too :) Looks like a GOOD One! :D

Premise
In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale), struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the "3:10 to Yuma", a train that will take the killer to trial. On the trail, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other's respect. But with Wade's outfit on their trail - and dangers at every turn - the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man's destiny.


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Just watched a movie trailer for Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon. It looked pretty good!

[rockingtenn]

OH yes! Is it 3:10 to Yuma??? I think I remember a preview for that one. I do agree with ya, its been a LONG time since we had a good western.


Yep, that would be it! It looks like it's going to be a good one. Can't wait!

[books_24]

Anyone here seen Superbad? The movie trailers look HILARIOUS!
Superbad was REALLY funny, but very sexually explicit-Lots of sex jokes. So, make sure you don't get embarrassed too easily! But it was hilarious!

[vegas]

If anyone likes Mr. Bean then you'll enjoy Mr. Bean's Holiday. It is just like his old tv shows, just alot of stupid crazy antics. It is a good family movie.

[mmcd3182]

Hey! no good western since Tombstone? What about Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2?

They had many Western elements to them. They aren't technically western's as most of you would think of the genre, but it had some nice Western elements and scenery.

[SparrowGirl]

I'M WAITING TO SEE THE REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!! IT IS SUPPOSED TI BE REALLY GOOD. aLSO, HP5 WAS AWESOME!!

[dillybar]

I'M WAITING TO SEE THE REMAKE OF HALLOWEEN!! IT IS SUPPOSED TI BE REALLY GOOD. aLSO, HP5 WAS AWESOME!!


Heard the preview first. (flashback!) Then saw it. Definitely looks scary!

[dillybar]

Hey! no good western since Tombstone? What about Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2?

They had many Western elements to them. They aren't technically western's as most of you would think of the genre, but it had some nice Western elements and scenery.

I guess you're right. I LOVED those movies. When considering the wedding scenes and the background and the way they dressed (except in Japan). It did have some Western undertones to it :)

[rammajamma]

The Number 23 was a good movie, creepy, and I gotta admit, one I didn't figure out while watching.

TMNT was fun.

This movie was not my cup of tea at all. It did, however, take this movie exactly 23 minutes to put me to sleep.:eek:

[Easyrider]

Anyone interested in a good suspense?

Halle Berry, Bruce Willis, and Giovanni Ribisi star in "Perfect Stranger". A journalist (Berry) goes undercover to ferret out businessman Harrison Hill (Willis) as her best friend's killer. Posing as one of his temps, she enters into a game of online cat-and-mouse.

How Far Would You Go To Keep A Secret?

[rnh120]

ok so this is a silly movie but "blades of glory" is really funny. probably not for kids because of a lot of sexual references. but if you just want a good laugh check it out.

[SlickWilly]

I see Rob Zombie is releasing another version of the thriller "HALLOWEEN" this Friday the 31st. These people just wont let Ole Michael Meyer's rest in peace. But I'll have to watch it, I've watched the other... what 7 or 8? But, I didnt see Jamie Lee Curtis in these preview's, BUMMER:evil:

[vegas]

I watched Rush Hour 3 today and honestly wish I hadn't have wasted the time. I really hope this was their last movie together because the series is really played out now.

[mmcd3182]

There's a really good movie coming out Sept. 14/ 21 (national).

It's called Across The Universe

It reminds me of a mixture between Forrest Gump and Moulin Rouge.

check out the website... the trailer/preview on the site is good to watch just by itself!

Jude, Lucy, Max(well), Sadie, JoJo, and Prudence -- any guesses to the music on which the film was based on? -- no answers if you've already been to the site...

bonus points -- name the songs that the characters come from. the first two everyone should know...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ6d3m-GFyw

[books_24]

ok so this is a silly movie but "blades of glory" is really funny. probably not for kids because of a lot of sexual references. but if you just want a good laugh check it out.
Anything with Will is pee in your pants funny!!!!

[SMU Mustangs]

We saw Rush Hour 3 and the Bourne Ultimatum. Both were great!

[lady_fighter]

Ever since I watched the preview to the new "Halloween" remake.... I have been gidy :) I can't wait!!
I love Good Horror movies, and with Rob Zombie at the plate, I'm sure it is going to be a creepy one!

Also, would like to note I LOVED Harry Potter 5!

[dillybar]

I saw Blades of Glory at the theatre when it first came out. It was HILARIOUS. So many times I could barely catch my breath from laughing so hard! Five Star Humor!

[Wyldfire]

Resident Evil:Extinction comes out sometime toward the end of September. We saw a trailor for a movie called "Kingdom" the other day, it was about terrorist in the middle east. Looked very very good!

[trezhamayn]

i finally saw superbad. it was supergood

[dillybar]

I gotta see it!

[lady_fighter]

OMG.. my Movie Wish List is growing bigger than my wallet.. lol

I wanna see superbad also.. and Blades of Glory (love Will's movies.. except the soccer one, it wasn't that good,:drool: but n-e-way) Gotta See Halloween and the New Resident Evil movie, (common folks, can't watch them all and not watch the last one... okay:rolleyes:)

OH oH .. so many good movies to watch!

[books_24]

We watched Knocked Up for the first time tonight. It was hilarious! Especially if you've been through the nine months of a pregnancy and then a birth! It was a little graphic, though. I can't wait to see The Heartbreak Kid! That's on my Must Do Soon List.

[shortpool]

Knocked Up was a great movie. They went all over the place looking for the perfect doctor and still ended up with one of the rejects. That was so hilarious.

[shorty2007]

My hubby and i went to see "I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry", of course, Adam Sandler is always hilarious

[books_24]

I really want to see Chuck and Larry! I love Adam Sandler!

[Easyrider]

Anyone liking Kevin Costner in a VERY different role needs to check out Mr. Brooks. You have NEVER seen Costner like this before!

The story follows a man with a murderous alter ego. Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore) is a tough detective whose devotion to her craft catches the attention and respect of the serial killer she is hunting, which leads to a symbiotic relationship.

Anyone liking a sinister, suspenseful, psychological thriller will like this movie.