^^ I'm going to use that line. I actually laughed out loud when I read that wedd

I started watching Elizabeth the golden age. It's taking a while to get going, but I'm only 40 mins into it.

Wedd, if you and tom can watch a movie alone, see EdWood. That is my fav johnny depp movie. It's so funny. landau(spelling) won the oscar. it for sure goes in my all time fav top 20

2 movies from netlix today: Across the Universe and Amazing Grace. I'm really excited to see both of them- they were 2 movies I wanted to see at the theater but never had the chance

i watched Juno a couple days ago

Did you like it? I want to see Juno.

I also really want to see Michael Clayton.

And Vantage Point.

And Indiana Jones.

And Star Trek.

I love that movie.

I would really like to see Vantage Point too...

Vantage point looks really good. I want to see that too.

Why did they have to pick such a gross and unattractive girl to be the love interest in Say Anything? I mean, John Cusack is being all adorable and she's all eww...

Does she smell, JAM?

You're calling Ione Skye gross? She was huge because of that movie. The standards people have these days aren't healthy.

Indeed.



Well, she just looks greasy and her hair is gross...I guess in the final scene she looks pretty, but otherwise, it's kinda iffy.

Awesome.

*It's just her hair, Bailey. She's not saying that she has to be deadly skinny or anything. Like Nicole or anything. I'm not gonna lie, she looked gross in that movie.

I wouldn't say she's the most attractive person ever. But I think it should be put into perspective, that's all.


I'm trying to watch Across the Universe....and it is loosing me fast. My first thought was that it was Moulin Rouge rip off. And then I accepted it for what it was. Now, I'm just trying to care.

I saw Jumper today. The special effects were amazing, but I walked out feeling like I was missing half the story. Sometimes it works when a movie leaves things unexplained, but it did not work in this instance. For instance, there is no explanation for the vendetta against Jumpers or why the two sides are fighting in the first place. I wasn't bored, but I expected more than I was given. This was a movie that had a lot of potential, but it missed the boat, IMHO.

Yeah, its not her body thats gross, its her face... not to be mean or anything. She looks pretty nowadays, but in that movie, I thought they could have done more...

Ok- so I watched both tonight. I was severely disappointed in Across the Universe. I've waited months to see that movie. I love the Beatles, I loved Moulin Rouge, I love artsy movies and from the trailer it looked like an great movie. You would have thought I'd loved Across the Universe- but I didn't. On the other hand I loved Amazing Grace- that was an awesome movie

So would you recommend it, or no?

Did you say that because you know I love that movie? It's such a great movie because they took Beatles songs and found the story in them and created a whole plot just from the lyrics. Also, its the kind of movie that needs to be built up and you should probably give it your full attention in order to apprieciate it.



I'm confused as to why you didn't like it...?

I'd save Jumper for a rental or Netflix.

It came across as a movie that wanted to be really edgy but it was almost too much. I loved the music in the movie though. I can't really pinpoint an exact reason I didn't like it. All I can say is that I'm really disappointed

Ha ha alright. Thanks!

Really? cause i thought it was even better than I expected and I had high expectations. The music is the reason it was so amazing. Did the scene featuring "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" turn you off? Most people that I talk to don't like that scene and I can understand that. Too edgy? Really? Huh, I don't see that.

Uh-oh.. I don't know JAM...

I love Across the Universe!!!

I just love it so much!

They did the same thing with the musical Mama Mia! (with ABBA songs), and that I loved. It's a very cool thing to do, but this isn't the first thing to do that. Even Billy Joel songs were made into a story in the musical Movin' out.

The singing isn't always amazing. Though, I did like the "Let it Be," song. That was very well done. And other parts were good, but overall it's kinda boring. I'm with Bubblewrap on this one. But, I wasn't expecting much.

You just have to understand with me, I've seen so many movies, that all I want in a movie these days is something that keeps my attention even 90% of the time. And this wasn't it.

Maybe it's too artsy. Too political. Sometimes less is more.

I can understand that, Bailey. Now I'm wondering if I should watch it...

I music was amazing in this movie. Every voice was terrific and breathtaking. All the little hints of Beatles with the names and the Janis Joplin-Sadie and Jimi Hendrix-Jojo... I agree, it is a bit long and some parts I could do without, but you have to think of it overall. The performances were great, the perception of America in that rough time, the beautiful cinematography, etc. Come on, it was better than you are letting on. "Let it Be" was one of my favorite scenes too. OH! And Bono, that was freaking cool!

I see. But, I have seen plenty of movies too for someone my age. (Over 200 of them ) I think a movie should be more than to keep your attention. It should be something to apprieciate and love and move you.

i want to see vantage point, jumper, and meet the spartans

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I wanna see Meet the Spartans!!

I don't really agree.

I'm the same way when people don't like my favorite movies, so I understand. But, it's OK for us not to like the same movies. For me, there was something off about Across the Universe. Something that doesn't connect fully.


You're right, it should be. That's why only movies that both keep my attention and "speak to me," get my ultimate praise.

But, if a movie can keep my full attention these days, there is something that should be said for it. Well, maybe not really, because some pretty embarrassing movies keep my attention more than this one did.

Okay, well we don't see eye to eye on this one, but that is fine with me! Because Across the Universe is a quality movie and one of my all time favorites. But, I do see where the movie could have lost you...Let me tell you, the experience of the movie in the theater was indescribable! I'm sure you can imagine all the colors and images that would look amazing... Well, lets just leave it at that.

I just saw Across the Universe this weekend, and had the same reaction. For a musical with some of the greatest songs ever written, I felt like it was surprisingly lifeless and detatched. I think what it came down to for me was a lack of a story. I think the movie relied too much on people's natural attatchment to the Beatles and the songs that we all know so well, instead of creating characters and situations that could stand on their own, without the music. Of course, just my opinion. There were some lovely things about it, and some nice imagery.

Yes! There was a lack of story.

The movie did have good moments. Like I said, I liked the "Let it Be," part and even the "Hey, Jude," song. It was in those moments that there was a character connection. I didn't really feel it through the whole thing. At times there was too much flash, too much imagery, too many artistic elements- and sometime less is more. I felt, during those times, that I was being force-fed moments of "Look at me! I'm so different, and new, and innovative, colorful, and awesome!" that very important aspects of storytelling were sacrificed. There has to be a balance.

Oh, good! I'm not the only one who wants to see Vantage Point. I think it looks interesting. And it's got Matthew Fox.



Good to know! I want to see Jumper, but I'd heard that not much is explained. Guess I'll save it for a rental.

I'm going to avoid Across the universe then, thanks guys. I've heard more so so reviews than anything. I'm one of the few people who thinks a lot of movies this year just didn't cut it after the hype.
I'm still saying Mr.Brooks was one of the years sleepers that was excellent. Great acting, nice writting and just enough tenison and black comedy to give you the chills with out being in your face.
I've heard some good things about Gone Baby Gone. I might pick this up.

I am never going to see Across the Universe, because I usually hate almost every attempt of a person covering a Beatles Song, Elton John's version of Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds is one of the few that I like

Vantage Point is definitely on my list of movies to see. It looks exciting.

I saw this on Broadway and it was amazing. It was interpretive dance set to his songs. I don't think it would have worked in movie form, though. They chose the right songs to tell the right story.

Wait, what's that called? I love Billy Joel!

It was called Movin' Out and it was a Broadway show. It ran for about five years, I think. Here is the Broadway soundtrack.

Thanks! Billy Joel is amaazing.

Liz, here is a movie for you: Idiocracy

Premise: Two people from 2005 are frozen and, due to an accident, unfrozen in 2525 where they find they are the two smartest people on earth.

It started off strong, then dropped off a bit, but I think it's something you might like.

Wanna know of a really messed up movie? Heathers.
I watched it last night on tv and what the eff!!?! So weird and definitely a Winona-type movie. I just think of it as random, like the ending, i mean, seriously? Christian Slater was creepy, but he was supposed to be, and I think he was trying to be too hardcore, I don't know, something wasn't right about that. He looked so...how do I put this? Different? No. Unusual? No. Ugly? Yes. But, at some parts he didn't look that bad. Now he looks a lot better, he grew into his face. But, the movie was kind of hilarious at parts because it was so ridiculous. I don't really know what to think about it right now...its kind of staying with me...maybe that was the intention!

I LOVE THE HEATHERS!!!!! That movie is so amazing!

Haha. I'm starting to remember how funny it was while watching it, with her parents and stuff like that. Also, the ending. So random, hhaa

It's such an awesome movie, though.

Heathers is a classic end of 80's movie. To me it was a full on dramedy of angst, being misunderstood, being a smartass, not caring how your actions unfold and just plain doing what you want to do no matter what.

I dont have that on DVD but I will this week thank J4Never!

Haha, your welcome. It did seem like a classic after I watched it At the end, I was like, GO VERONICA! That is exactly what the movie is about to me too! I think I would like to watch it again without commercials every 12 seconds to get the full effect.

Exactly, OH!

WEDD!!! I loved this movie. I thought the ending too was weak but overall I adored it. Carl jr's are the food of the future and star bucks are massage palors I really like Mike judge and his stuff too. I wish the ending had gone alittle different but the more I watched it the more I found stuff in it I missed and laughed more. Pretty cool you picked that out as something I would like.

Elizabeth the golden age, snooze fest. The only thing worth watching is Cate Blanchet again playing the queen. Clive owen as much as I love him was the wrong man to cast against her.