[OT] The Movies Thread III: Watch, Discuss and Have Fun! No Open Spoilers!

[Spartan 117]

am i the only one who saw Transformers: Age of Extinction? :O
Anyhow the movie was decent-ish, the story was all over the place, as usual a lot of classic stuff was pissed upon but the IMAX made the experience worthwhile.
Would give it 7.5/10 (6.5 without IMAX)

So how is the IMAX?

 

[manigamer]

am i the only one who saw Transformers: Age of Extinction? :O
Anyhow the movie was decent-ish, the story was all over the place, as usual a lot of classic stuff was pissed upon but the IMAX made the experience worthwhile.
Would give it 7.5/10 (6.5 without IMAX)

u were there ? which show ?


saw "Transformers: Age of extinction" At cinestar IMAX cinema !

the movie was Nice, M.Bay went all out nuts with this one, less human stuff and MORE about transformers in this one... the autobots didn't even seem all that goody two shoes even ,especially optimus and revenge in his eyes. u could see it by his actions in the movie ! Nice...

M.bay went crazy with cgi and DAMN explosions in this one, movie starts and within few minutes go into action mode and the first 20-30 mins is story time and than its ALL OUT ACTION from there. 2 hour and 40minutes movie and more than 2 hours of INTENSE action and humour at times..

the humans brought fun while the transformers were bringing the ACTION.

storywise well didn't go aswell as u know with M.BAY AND transformers history LOL but it would do since the action kept me on seat. really nice in that department

New autobots all of em except bumblebee and optimus ofcourse, hound, drift and crosshairs... all had different styes and attitude. hound the moment i saw him was looking quite interesting (voiced by john goodman and also given his physique ) this guy stole the show for me, bumblebee overshadowed by him ohh yes.

optimus had revenge on his mind and he wanted those that hurt his family PAY and pay bad.

decepticons, this time we have lockdown, a kind of a trophy hunter and very devastating decepticon at that. there are others but i'll keep that as hidden coz it might be spoiler-ish

anyways Movie was quite FUN with IMAX, man the IMAX WAS SUPER DUPER AWESOME, i had my skepticim about it here but man i was WRONG and im happy, ABB SAY ALL BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES to be seen in IMAX or BUST


Below score only for movie and NOT IMAX experience, for that check cinema thread with loads more imax interior..

Rating: 7/10

 

[wAnxTa]

Transformers: AOE - HORY SHIEEET! This movie was fucking insaneeeee.....ly long. No but seriously it was really gosh darn amazing but god was it long. Almost 3 hours to be exact. I went for the action and did I get it or what. Everyone has just outdone themselves. Marky Mark was such a breath of fresh air over Shia le douche. The rest of the cast was pretty bearable too.

But yeahh the action, isn't it all about the action in a transformers movie? Haters gonna hate on my boy M. Bay. From the adrenaline pumping car chase in the beginning to the return of Optimus Prime from his hibernation to the slow mo human catches in the air to the end battle maaynnnnn it was jaw-dropping.

Definitely the best Transformers movie to date.

7/10

Action: 10/10

 

[Fir3d3mon]

u were there ? which show ?


saw "Transformers: Age of extinction" At cinestar IMAX cinema !

the movie was Nice, M.Bay went all out nuts with this one, less human stuff and MORE about transformers in this one... the autobots didn't even seem all that goody two shoes even ,especially optimus and revenge in his eyes. u could see it by his actions in the movie ! Nice...

M.bay went crazy with cgi and DAMN explosions in this one, movie starts and within few minutes go into action mode and the first 20-30 mins is story time and than its ALL OUT ACTION from there. 2 hour and 40minutes movie and more than 2 hours of INTENSE action and humour at times..

the humans brought fun while the transformers were bringing the ACTION.

storywise well didn't go aswell as u know with M.BAY AND transformers history LOL but it would do since the action kept me on seat. really nice in that department

New autobots all of em except bumblebee and optimus ofcourse, hound, drift and crosshairs... all had different styes and attitude. hound the moment i saw him was looking quite interesting (voiced by john goodman and also given his physique ) this guy stole the show for me, bumblebee overshadowed by him ohh yes.

optimus had revenge on his mind and he wanted those that hurt his family PAY and pay bad.

decepticons, this time we have lockdown, a kind of a trophy hunter and very devastating decepticon at that. there are others but i'll keep that as hidden coz it might be spoiler-ish

anyways Movie was quite FUN with IMAX, man the IMAX WAS SUPER DUPER AWESOME, i had my skepticim about it here but man i was WRONG and im happy, ABB SAY ALL BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES to be seen in IMAX or BUST


Below score only for movie and NOT IMAX experience, for that check cinema thread with loads more imax interior..

Rating: 7/10

exactly my thoughts loved this new portrayal of Autobots. I was at at the 3.30 show as well! So many people i know were on the same show yet i didnt see anyone of them..guess i was excited about IMAX AND OH MAN! THE IMAX EXPERIENCE!! mein to kehta hun sirf sound system pe hi 1000rs puray hogaye!

 

[manigamer]

exactly my thoughts loved this new portrayal of Autobots. I was at at the 3.30 show as well! So many people i know were on the same show yet i didnt see anyone of them..guess i was excited about IMAX AND OH MAN! THE IMAX EXPERIENCE!! mein to kehta hun sirf sound system pe hi 1000rs puray hogaye!

everything was ALA man, maza agaya imax kaa, i think the imax in usa i saw wasn't even good as this lol and i paid 23$ for it the screen was biggg and since it was closer than the USA one even though i was sitting at back in cinestar it was BIG man, the effects etc finally i saw TRUE 3D and its good man, never really appreciated it before

 

[Shyber]

Watched Transformer 4: Age of Extinction

Simply put, it's the best by Bay in the series and is probably the first transformers movie that didn't piss me off. Sure it still broke all the original canons, there were plotholes and the ending was mega rushed.

Spoiler: show

I mean if by creators they mean Unicron and Primus then why not use the actual names and get everyone super hyped for Transformers5? And what with the super stupidity of "dinobots, you're free" and Optimus shooting down a human?

I like the new designs, Knockout was very well set up as a neutral cold character and Galvatron has the best re-incarnation plot ever.

Spoiler: show

It'd be good if Galvatron takes control of Knockout's ship, sets up a Decepticon army (much like the Prime series) and tries to take down Optimus and crew. But of course, when you throw Unicron into the mix, you're looking at a Galvatron/Optimus team up story arc

Anyways, I think now the series has potential once again and I like the new direction it's taking. If the current cast continues then my fav would be Stanley Tucci's character. Couldn't believe he was an important part of the plot AND comic relief at the same time

 

[manigamer]

[MENTION=1054]Shyber[/MENTION]

Spoiler: show

those two sidekicks to stanley tucci lol the women HEHE....and that elevator scene with the girl fighting and suddenly the bystander in the elevator goes into bruce lee mode

knockout ? do u mean lockdown ?

also as i said before optimus wasn't his usual goody self, he was bent on revenge and damn

Spoiler: show

when he actually killed a human straight through his heart...i was like whoa sh*t got real

 

[Ottoman]

"The Raid 2" was a couple of steps down from "The Raid:Redemption". What made the original so great was the sheer simplicity of the plot, not to mention the uniqueness of the setting.

The sequel had great action scenes but the story was bits from here and there all jumbled into one. A higher budget and more variety in the plot doesn't always make a better movie. Expectations were huge and it's a shame the film didn't live up to it.

The original is one of my absolute favourite martial arts movies of all time. Too bad the sequel wasn't as good.
6.5/10

 

[ovais1432]

Watched Transformers: Age of Extinction , yesterday at Cinepax Ocean Tower Karachi. Really enjoyed the action in that movie some great CGI effects starting from the beginning, waiting for IMAX to open here in Karachi as well..

Movie was quite long but enjoyed every moment of it..

 

[abobobilly]

WALK OF SHAME (2014)​

~ "Abuses will lead to ban from the news ... "

After a one night stand, Abuses will lead to ban from the news accidentally locks herself out of the building she was in, and then follows her car to the impound lot. On this journey, everything goes horribly wrong and 'hooker hoodlum' becomes famous, in a yellow dress.

I chose Walk of Shame because of Elizabeth Banks. I love her. She has the capacity to become one of the funniest infront of camera, with mildly amusing facial expressions and he is an exceptional actress. And i have to say, apart from the boring start, i slowly went into the atmosphere, with something hilarious happening around every corner, with Tiny and possibly unfunny jokes here & there. But Elizabeth Banks shines the screen with her dazzling performance, and makes those scenes work.

I found myself laughing crazily on some of the occasions, and a pretty big smile was on my face during the whole movie time. All chit chat in that crack house was cracking me up, and her friends were definitely a mild version of mean girls. "Show me your boobs and you can borrow my bike" was probably the most discreet yet hilarious scene you'd find in Walk of Shame.

Sometimes you just need a simple movie, with enough humor to crack you up. And this made has more than enough of that. I loved every single bit of it. If you forgo its downsides for a minute, you'll find a movie which is consistent with its plot, and has a very high entertainment value. 7/10 Hail the Elizabeth Banks, for running around in high heels and a slutty dress.

P.S. Walk of Shame unintentionally delivers a pretty decent message across to its viewers, where in todays world most people are judging others by their appearance ... and it puts it down in a hilarious and unforgettable way.

 

[abobobilly]

3 DAYS TO KILL (2014)​

This is a confused film. Starting from the name, the cover poster, and a man holding a gun ... till the family troubles, the sassy humor and wannabe bad-ass ... wannabes, it sends out confused signals. There are horrible voice overs and the very sudden change in pace makes it a difficult to digest movie, where one minute you are seeing gun combat, and the next moment, its a family reunion. Let it be Kevin Costner, as Ethan, a retired CIA operative holding onto his brain cancer-ed life, or Amber Heard, a CIA Assassin, a wannabe douche, or a wannabe tough-lookin' Albaino Terrorist. All of this crammed in a fairly long 2 hours, it was painful to some extent.

However, If we take all of its problems aside, and watch 3 Days to Kill for what it is, it becomes an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Halfway through the movie, i started liking the cheesy humor, the nicely performed action sequences, despite their dumb and predictable nature ... and the hard-time Ethan spends with his family, especially her daughter Zooey, the lovely Hailee Steinfeld, and the awkwardly inserted African Family living in Ethan's apartment.

I think the main reasons for me why i managed to like this movie, were Hailee Steinfeld, the girl from the True Grit (2010), whose charming personality was sparkling the screen. And the unfunny-yet-amusing humor with Amber Heard, who spends more time arguing about the difference between Mustache and a Goatee, ... and probably her bad acting as well. Can't believe filmmakers managed to show off her Lesbian side as well, where she is watching two naked naked chicks doing dance-kinda-thing, while she is sitting there like a baws.

Anyway, not bad for a time pass. Though its not a Kevin Costner material. Kinda hard to understand why would he choose such a bland, predictable, and unproductive role. 7/10 Some moments are worth paying attention to, while the others, not so much.

 

[HAMMER of THOR]

watched two movies in imax today...

transformers... 6/10... i felt the movie in my bones with that sub bass.... loads and loads of action and i would say that this was the best transfomer movie yet or atleast as good as the first... it was too long but imax made it worth it...

edge of tomorrow...8/10... didn't look like a made for imax movie but it was insanely good stuff... plenty of cgi and action and a good solid sci fi story... enjoyed it a lot...

 

[abobobilly]

RIO 2 (2014)​

F*cking Musicals. I hate 'em. Okay maybe not as much, but i just don't like them. Apart from that toxic frog “Gabi”, and her song Poisonous Love ... i hated each and every single piece.

Rio (2011) is back with a sequel, Rio 2. What a clever choice of name. /s Whats worse is that its employing that crappy Happy Feet (2006) inspired story, same old “we are not the only ones” and that "humans are dangerous". I never liked Happy Feet, and i would've hated Rio 2 for exact same reason. However, the gorgeous animation, the colorful Amazon Jungle and new birds were really making it tough for me.

Rio 2's plot is just an obviously lame excuse to make a sequel to a 'successful' Rio. Coming from the same directors and products, it has nothing new to offer, apart from a new location, dumbed down characters, and some new additions. Talking about new additions, i loved the sh*t out of Gabi, the Poisonous frog. Maybe it was her voice over by Kristin Chenoweth, combined with the absolutely wonderfully animated and cute frog ... that character alone was worth every second i watched Rio 2. Some funny moments, like “Nigel’s Evil Laugh, along with Gabi’s laugh, that just had me rolling on the floor”

But you see, thats a problem as well. All the characters from the first Rio, heck the lead Blue Macaws seemed irrelevant. Jewel (Anne Hathaway) was much less charming, and Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) was working as an underdog, which translates into irrelevant. Pedro (Will.I.Am) and Nico (Jamie Foxx) were as if they didn't exist. They weren’t as funny as they were in the first movie. And absolute absence of a special Rap by Pedro was just sad. And the abundance of Musicals wasn't helping either, instead that added to my boredom.

So yes, i have huge complaints with Rio 2. But you know what, it was a bright, colorful and beautiful experience. It might not be as famous as the first Rio for me, but it does deliver for what its meant to be (*cough* money-making-machine). 7/10 Thats because of the same reason i rated The Croods highly.

 

[UltraViolet]

Transformers....Story wise hell boring and action was meh just one two scenes are good...4/10.

 

[Fkhan]

The Family: Just an extension of what u must have inferred from the trailer. Bit too violent at places for an action comedy. A few scenes of deniro reminded me of his nostalgic cool gangster look. And the reference of goodfellas will sure make u smile.

Manhattan: Watched it again, an another well scripted movie of woody allen being woody allen. The scenes with the young actress moves me everytime i c it.

 

[azharkhan]

F*cking Musicals. I hate 'em.

Have u seen Sweeney Todd ? Give it a shot.

 

[abobobilly]

THE RAID 2: BERANDAL (2014)​

~ "Suck it up. Don’t fuck it up."


Let me start by mentioning my utmost praise and likeness for the first The Raid: Redemption (2012), which was a massive introduction by Indonesian cinema. I loved it for its original plot, the extremely crucial and wonderfully done stunts, and the overall cinematography where the director had done an incredible job at it.

In many ways, The Raid 2 does some things right, and looks stupid. Let me explain. In first movie, protagonist Rama was stuck in a tall building with everyone trying to hunt him and his team down, so he was bound to improvise, utilizing hand to hand combat making it more natural, and acceptable given the atmosphere. However, in Raid 2, the environment asks for a Guns Blazing action. No one in his right mind would attack a huge block of people without any sort of weapons. It doesn’t have to be a gun. Heck, pickup a f*cking baseball bat. BUT NO … it had to be hand to hand. So there you go, STUPID. (Plus, i don't like this new naming scheme which "immediately" hints the non-seriousness of the movie. Who the f*ck names movies like "The Raid 2". Learn from Christopher Nolan you idiots on how to name movies. Batman Beings >>> The Dark Knight >>> The Dark Knight Rises ... THATS how you choose names)

However, forget its drawbacks for a minute. Because what was crucial in first movie, is still the same. Fights are more violent, more brutal, engaging and quite simply explosive. That prison yard fight scene was quite simply the most amazing scene i have watched in a long time. Further into the movie, we see Weapons including hammers, baseball bats, knives, machetes, and yes ... "Hands" :tv: It feels pure to the roots. Who needs guns when hand to hand combat is THIS dangerous. Scene are shot so beautifully, that its hard to tell the CGI involved. Magnificent piece of work, and one of the most amazing camera work i have ever seen. I loved the fact that fight scenes were mostly kept music-less, which gave them a stronger and punchier feeling, making them more effective and engaging.

The Raid 2 doesn't just excels there. It starts from the same place, the first one ends. Some of the characters make a come back. It perfectly creates a thrilling atmosphere throughout opening sequences, and neatly builds up its story. How the gang war builds up, was important to the plot, which is why it takes its sweet time, via 2 hours & 30 minutes time line. The "personal stuffs" are kept to absolute minimum which i also adored in the first movie. The main villain is a corporate asshole, who is just as brutal as it can get, which is not bad. Btw, am i the only one who thinks that Hammer Girl was quietly badass and mildly amusing? :looking: However, i almost stood up for a round of applause when her sun glasses fell off, showing why she wore them.

Another tiny thing bothered me a little. Rama’s involvement. It is major, but his appearance seemed reduced, and more emphasis was being given to the tension buildup between gang wars. But that could be just me. Because i forgot everything, when i saw that final fight sequences mano-a-mano with that bent-knives-welding Assasssin. That actually gave me some goose bumps. Not the most noteable scene, but certainly the most intimidating one.

Overall, i have nothing but solid praise and love for The Raid 2, and i would happily ignore its problems for its positives. It will be one heck of an action movie you'll watch in Years, and not to forget ... is pure to its core. 9/10. Give Iko Uwais a standing ovation for his marvelous achievement.

 

[RAJNI]

RIO 2

in my point of view is TOO MUCH MUSICAL - they gave importance to the KIDS viewers , it was mostly like watching LION KING cartoon movie , that was also very much musical and the storyline was approximately the same that BOTH the TRIBES of the jungle had to fight inorder to get most authority area

but RIO team has made a absolutely amazing animation graphics and made story very INFORMATIVE by giving a very important MESSAGE to all the viewers that NOT TO CUT OFF TREES -

Trees which provide us GOOD HEALTHY Fresh AIR and as well as a home shelter for beautiful BIRDS

Personal INFORMATION = BIRD-FLU deadly virus started like this , people CUT OFF trees , trees where the BATS rest , so they BATS had to find another place to live and EAT , BAT drink water from an open water tank which was for the horse , horse drink same water , JOCKEY gets disease while touching horse , AND SUDDENLY this deadly disease started from there ( COURTESY National Geographic )

 

[Spartan 117]

Rio 2.

A bland and much less humorous sequel. Apart from a very few rare scenes, the movie had this okayish vibe where I wasn't necessarily getting bored but I was not interested in it either. I don't like musicals and if the movie is not interesting, that just makes it a whole lot worse.

One good thing though was the message about stopping deforestation, especially in dense natural habitats like Amazon.

6/10

 

[HAMMER of THOR]

Have u seen Sweeney Todd ? Give it a shot.

i think moulin rouge would be better..