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[Melancholy Vixen]

G-Force: 7/10

Mneh. Not much to say about it. Secret agent guinea pigs. =_=

Edited by Melancholy Vixen, 17 August 2009 - 09:41 PM.

[catsi563]

District 9 10/10 5 stars and a cherry on top

A powerful and emotional movie that blows you out of your seat then glues you back into it to see what happens next.

Amazing effects and wonderful characterizations and plot. pacing is fast and gets better as the story goes along. I will definatley be adding this to my movie collection

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The movie is a powerful allegory of not racism but Humanities Inhumanity to man much less alien lifeforms.

The Main character wicus starts out as one fo the most normal--almost painfully so--people youll ever meet. he could easilly be anyone of us.

At the beginning he is no more or less racist then any other person out there> hes just trying to do his job and get along with everyone ((both human and alien))

In the end though once he is transformed and starts changing into an alien he becomes caught up in corproate greed and inhumanity.

Its ironic but the more he changes into an alien the more human he becomes the more he embraces his humanity and its better nature.

the moment when Christopher the Prawn promises to return to save him in 3 years time is one of the mroe emotional moments in the movie, and Wicus final all out battle against the colonel to save christorpher is intensity at its finest.

[True]

District 9: 9/10
Wow, this was definitely the best summer movie I've seen this year. I loved the documentary style shooting of the movie which made it rather interesting while watching it and getting a unique point of view. This isn't your typical sci-fi movie with "OMG ALIENS COME TO EARTH AND WRECK HAVOC ON HUMANITY!!!!" but a very different contrast to an aspect of aliens we've never really seen dealt before with movies.

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I really enjoyed how the Prawns were put in refugee camps and you saw how humanity dealt with lifeforms that weren't affiliated to any specific religion/race which is the typical reason for discrimination, but rather because they are a completely different species. It was interesting to realize that I actually felt bad for the aliens (which are usually seen as evil and destructive) and their predicaments as how they were poorly treated by humans.

I also liked the circumstances that the main character went through at first how he was ambiguous and rather mean spirited towards the Prawns when he was doing the evicting and communicating with each one of them and we saw how they all reacted as well as the terrible life styles they lived in a slum like area. Then eventually when Wikus became infected and started to become one of them you saw his struggle both physically and mentally as the movie progressed and you can feel his anguish and dilemma of what is happening to him.

The best part of the movie naturally came during the climax and falling action when Wixus helps Christopher get back the fluid he had taken and then realize that he could either help save himself by getting restored or help Chris escape and save his people. At first when he ignores Chris and decides to selfishly choose to help himself you are torn between understanding his pain and what he's going through and sacrificing yourself for the better cause. However, that issue is resolved at the end when he takes control of the robot and helps to fight the MNU and let Christopher get to the ship and return to his home planet. You finally see that even though at first he was selfish for what he did he comes to terms to do the righteous thing all with such limited time and his own life at stake.

The very last minute when you see his wife having that trash made flower and she wonders if it's from him and the last scene where you see a Prawn making the same flower in a rumble was really touching and made you really appreciate his character and what he did. I honestly couldn't think of a more perfect way to end the movie----though I am curious about what happened with Chris's promise that he'll return in 3 years to fix him and the remaining alien refugees in the camp.

The movie was very well paced and wasn't slow in any parts at all. It had some great action scenes all throughout that kept you excited and the unique take on an alien movie that was vastly different from your stereotypical ones. In this movie you can empathize with both the human(s)/aliens which I think was really the best part of it since it allows an ambiguous prospective as well as a real sense of connection with the characters and the predicament they are placed under and what you would do in that situation. The morale/ethic dilemma that the movie upheld was what made it really an interesting watch and opens your eyes on discrimination as well as humanity itself on a whole and reflect upon our behavior and how we can improve ourselves for the sake of ourselves.

[RyrineaHaruno]

District 9 10/10 5 stars and a cherry on top

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I agree with True. Since I am a sci- fier. It was a nice change of pace to see the aliens as victims instead of the bad guys.

Edited by Sakura Blossoms, 20 August 2009 - 01:31 PM.

[FullmetalNinja25]

Here's an obscure one for you.

Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959): Absolute 0/10
The worst movie of all time.

Plan 9 w/ Rifftrax Commentary (2009): 10/10
The worst movie of all time gets a well-deserved riffing from the trio from Mystery Science Theater 3000 Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbet. Their riffings are hilarious and makes the movie watchable, god I miss MST3K.

Edited by FullmetalNinjaED, 21 August 2009 - 06:45 AM.

[Derock]

A Good Man is Hard To Find: 5/10

This movie is based on an urban play. Featured one of my favorite actresses from Girlfriends, Golden Brooks, who had played Maya in the series.

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Unfortunately, this was suppose to focus on the other two characters but the majority of the movie focus on her character, Rachel (who has become so damn spoiled and all about herself), and her "so-called problems" with her good husband.

[Cloud]

District 9 - 10/10

Brilliant story telling via movie/documentary style. Neil Blomkamp did a wonderful job directing this movie, showing us an alien side of the story. A bit gory for my taste (but it added to the humor). 2nd time seeing it, and it still packs a punch. I'm hoping to see a sequel.

[Derock]

Transporter 3: 9/10

OMG!!! Another Jason Statham movie as Frank Martin with the badass suit, badass Audi customizations and the "I don't take a kitten" attitude!

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What really made me laugh was the Ukrainian girl... she went tipsy on him...

[FullmetalNinja25]

Inglorious Basterds (2009): 10/10
Overly gory? Sure. Historically inaccurate? Sure. Kick ass? Hell freaking yeah! Quentin Tarantino is one of my all time favorite directors and while this may not be his best movie (that goes to Pulp Fiction) it is definitely up there.

[Daniee]

Inglourious Basterds - 6/10

Some nice-ish performances and amusing in some parts, but incredibly slow paced and boring in others. I think maybe there's just something that people see in Quentin Tarantino's movies that I don't... one particular basement bar scene that others are praising as "wonderfully written" and "epic" nearly put me to sleep. Dragging a scene out for over 20 minutes with uninteresting chatter does not equal suspense in my book. Was suspense even what he was going for? I couldn't tell; it just made me feel like Tarantino is overly obsessed with writing dialogue, and the fact that much of the film's dialogue is subtitled doesn't help at all. At the very least, how about some character development or something instead of characters sitting around playing 20 Questions? But the movie has virtually none, making it a little hard to care about what happens to anyone in the film's climax. Even the Basterds, the titular characters and the most entertaining, are underdeveloped and don't have enough screen time.

Kind of a shame because I like the premise, but the movie is only about half entertaining.

[Ashley]

I Am Legend - 8/10

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Holy crud I haven't remembered the last time I cried since Clannad. XD Well I cried when Will Smith's faithful companion died just to protect him. And also, the woman who survived the dreadful plague almost looks exactly like my mom(only at the eye and eyebrow part). wwww

[roninmedia]

5 Centimeters Per Second

9/10

Loved the movie the first time I watched it on DVD. So much better on Blu-Ray on my laptop with Altec Lansing speakers and subwoofer.

Edited by roninmedia, 24 August 2009 - 03:53 AM.

[Derock]

College Road Trip: 9/10

A good Disney comedy starring Martin Lawerence and Raven.

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As always, Martin plays a character that a serious personality but gets himself into comical trouble. Raven, while look good in her outfits that was transferred from her show, That's So Raven, has gotten big, height and torso... But the real funny parts are the pig, Albert and the skydiving...

[FullmetalNinja25]

This Is Spinal Tap (1984): 11/10
One of the funniest movies I've ever seen about the greatest fake rock band of all time. This movie that jump started the "mockumentary" style of film making which Christopher Guest has perfected over the years but imo this is the best one he's ever done and can NEVER be topped. Crank it up to 11!

[True]

Inglourious Basterds: 7.5/10
It isn't great Tarantino, but it is good Tarantino. Over the top with violence and gore, but still holds a sense of wit and intrigue that keeps the audience entertained throughout the film. It's a two and a half hour thrill ride as it keeps you captivated and exhilarated and just a kick back movie that you can just enjoy without thinking too much and just let the movie enthrall your mind as you watch. That said, there are times where the movie doesn't have slow downs, but more along the times when certain scenes are dragged out and you sit there wondering when it will pass by. It doesn't really bring down anything from the film as it's up to the viewer to decide whether they like the scenes or not, but for me it tended to bring down the enjoyability factor.

I'm not big on OMG ACTION ACTION ACTION constantly since I like to see some good content included within a movie so you have a chance to feel something much more than a pure adrenaline rush, but the dialogue in the movie makes up for this with how well its constructed and played out with the interactions between the Basterds and Nazis. Other than that, it is very well crafted with a good amount of charisma--filled with blood of course--and Tarantino lives up to his standard of making great exciting films. District 9 was easily the best movie this summer I've seen, but this one makes a good close contention as second best.

[Derock]

The Last House on the Left (2009) : 8/10

Even though I don't like horror movies (exclude the Chucky movies), this was more of a suspense. I haven't seen the 1972 version but this one was more gruesome and cruel (watched the uncut version). From watching, I can tell you have to be careful because there are some crazy, psycho people out there but once they hurt your children, you got to have some crazy ass guts to kill the perpatrators for revenge.

Prepare for, if you get the unrated version:

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A rape scene, nudity (for the girl) and exploding head in the microwave at the end.

[Dreamer]

Fanboys 10/10-Absolutely awesome, loved this movie from beginning to the end. I would suggest any Stark Wars fan to buy this movie for the extreme laughs and Seth Rogen as James T. Kirk/rest of Star Trek Fans versus the Wars fans is even more epic. Loved the part when they broke into Skywalker Ranch to try to steal and have a sneak peek at Episode one.

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Edited by Uzumakikage, 30 August 2009 - 11:48 PM.

[Cupcake-chan]

Pink Panther 2 - 7/10
I wouldn't call it funny, only idiotic.

[Melancholy Vixen]

Blood Diamond 9/10

;_;

Edited by Melancholy Vixen, 04 September 2009 - 03:01 AM.

[True]

Tupac Resurrection: 8/10
This was an interesting documentary since it actually happened to be narrated by the man himself long after his death. It tells his story from his poor beginnings to his tragic end from his own mouth and gives simply a marvelous perspective of the truth and no barred facts. You get insight into his life as he takes you on a journey that exposes every bit of his character so you aren't only lead to believe of him as simply a gangsta and thug, but more so of an individual who was truly special in this world and had a lot to speak of; some would even call him a pseudo-messiah of the streets.

Those ignorant to hip hop and rap music think it's only about the money, girls, drugs, cars, and trying to showcase just how awesome you are. While Tupac did rap about this things as well (and admitted of its doings), he also talked a lot about the hard facts of life and what it was like to be raised on the streets in poverty and those who are oppressed. He spoke on all the negative aspects of drugs, violence, sex, poverty, etc; and channeled the feelings of many of his listeners and brought it to mainstream exposing what many Americans tend to turn their heads away from. He was a man who spoke on so many issues and one of the hardest working individuals who constantly spent time in the recording studios trying to get out the message.

You saw all the events in his life from his erratic relationship with his mother, his rise to fame as he created music and acted in movies, his time spent in jail, his rivalries that lead to the infamous East Coast vs. West Coast, the music he constantly created that captivated anyone who gave it a chance, and of course his eventual death. The documentary superbly showcased every part of his character and diagnosed nearly everything about his life so you get all facets of it and the best part of it is was that it was from his own mouth. It's as if he is sitting right next to you speaking and describing everything there was, that you really get a sense of closeness and understanding of the man.

There is no doubt about it. He is an iconic figure and a legendary man in hip hop that all rappers try to emulate nowadays. His music lives on and sets the standard and epitome of all forms of rap whether talking about social-commentary or gangsta mentality. His voice is powerful and commanding and can grab anyone's ear since he speaks on so many various issues. There is no need to say rest in peace as he has constantly said that he is already at peace within himself. It's sad to see what the state of mainstream hip hop and rap is nowadays and I'm sure that he would be heartbroken to see what it has become. You can only hope that someone else will come and follow in his footsteps to restore the music to its original roots.