What Was the Last Movie You Watched? What Did You Think about It?

Over the past week, my husband and I have been deep into a mindless, stress-free, laugh riot comedy movie marathon... Step Brothers, Old School, Super Troopers, Jay and Silent Bob, Billy Madison, and Couples Retreat. We haven't been encouraging brain cell growth obviously, but we've been laughing our asses off and relaxing

 

I saw Black Swan last night. A genre film, but suspect the filmmakers would be embarrassed to admit any association. Quite a good film, very dark and intense. Darren Aronofsky uses a lot of claustrophobic close-ups and strange angles to pull you into the deluded fantasy. Natalie Portman gives an excellent, Oscar worthy performance, portraying a fragile, neurotic personality. Barbara Hershey is creepy as Potman's emotionally manipulative mother. Not a film I would show to any young, aspiring ballerinas.

 

Last night I finally watched "Juno" wich has been on my list for some time now.
I loved it, it's funny yet touching and Ellen Page does a great job there!
I recomend it

 

Full Metal Jacket which is one of my personal favorites. It's one of the few movies I can watch over and over again without being bored. Also, there are so many priceless quotes.

 

I saw "Nurse Betty" on TV last night... it has certainly aged (no cell phones shown) and it wasn't the bittersweet romantic comedy I was expecting it to be (I didn't know what it was about). It was more of a dark comedy, but it was very weird as well. But I'm a huge Renee fan, it's probably the only film of hers I hadn't seen. And she was great, as expected. She won a Golden Globe for it.

 

"Exit Through the Gift Shop" produced by street artist Banksy. Very interesting documentary look at the street artist's world. Nominated for Oscar for best documentary. Highly entertaining.

 

Wild Target a week ago.

Lovely chemistry of romance between Nighy and Blunt and you really care about the characters and that is what makes this movie so special. It's also surprisingly touching as the transition from romance to drama to comedy is handled seamlessly blending lovely together. The story (even if basic) is good enough and the storyline is structured beautifully with sharpness and wit embedded within. A must see British comedy that is one of a kind,

 

The Last Samurai
Some cliche moments, but the acting and overall direction make it one of the better 'guy goes in to fight a battle, then realizes the other side has it right' stories I've seen.

 

Knight and Day -one of the best action comedies of late, WATCH IT!

 

Wife, daughter and I saw "Sabrina" with Audrey Hepburn last night. Those eyes!

 

What is your favorite movie genre? What are your favorite movies?

 

i don't have a favorite genre. i really enjoy thrillers, but most genres have a gem or two.

here are my top 10 favorite movies off the top of my head, in no particular order.

1. No Country For Old Men
2. Pulp Fiction
3. The Departed
4. Spirited Away (reminds me of dreams i had when i was a kid.)
5. Dazed & Confused
6. The Shawshank Redemption
7. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
8. Kill Bill (Vol 1 &2)
9. Fargo
10. Star Wars (all 3 originals)

 

I lyke a good gangster film lyke goodfellers or scarface or boxing films lyke Rocky or raging bull but do lyke a good comedy aswell

 

Great question!
1. Five Easy Pieces
2. The Family Man
3. The Time Machine (1960)
4. Back to the Future I and II
5. Awakenings
6. Definitely Maybe
7. Moonstruck
8. The Emmigrants
9. Contact
10. Superman I
11. Young Frankenstein
12. A Christmas Story

On a separate note, I can't believe that "The Impossible" didn't get much recognition at the Academy Awards. Best movie I saw last year.

 

mmm.. I like a mixed bag really, some of these are really old but kust because they are please don't think I am too ll

Ghost and Mrs Muir
Billy Elliott
Time Machine:yep the 1960's one of course!
Blithe Spirit.
East is East
Bridget Jones
Hot Fuzz
Shaun of the dead
Love affair remember
You've got mail
A yankee in King Arthur's co
And Jane Eyre: Joan Fontaine and Orson welles
War of the World 1950 or was it 60's



I was brought out watching the old black and white films, hense why they are on there. I did go and see Les Mes, when it came out and found it amazing!

 

Gunnery Sgt. Hartman: "If god wanted you up there I am sure he would have miracled your ass up there by now, private Pyle."

 

@Markku,

Except from Rear Window (gotta see that) I've got all the flicks on your list. My favorite is probably American Beauty, movies like that don't come along very often. Would like to add At Close Range (1986) with Sean Penn and Christopher Walken, two of my favorite actors. Also check out After Hours (1985) directed by the great Martin Scorsese. I guess I'm a sucker for 80's films, they have a certain aesthetic.

 

I saw “La vie d'Adèle” aka “Blue Is the Warmest Colour” 3 hours, french, romatic drama. The director wanted them to read the script once, and then improvise. He made up to 100 takes on some scenes, I guess the actresses ended up really living the moment, their acting is powerful, and the camera stays put on their emotions *boring alert, boring alert* not for everyone.

Blue Is The Warmest Color UK Trailer - Drama HD

Another one where the camera stays on the main actress is Gravity. It's space, and Sandra Bullock on the brink of death most of the movie. You get attached to these characters.

 

I can't remember the last movie I watched because I watch so many but I think the last one I fully watched was Home Alone 1. I have seen it before but not for a few years, I think it is a really good family movie especially around Christmas!

 

I watched Riddick (the new one). It was mostly good but the soundtrack had too much tinnitus.

 

@LeQuack What do you mean it had to much tinnitus? Like high pitched sounds?

 

No like my tinnitus in the background, a little tinnitus humor for you.