What's The Last Movie You Watched? - - - Part 37

[Hunter Rider]

Majestic, a perfect summer blockbuster. 10/10

 

[-Arya-]

Majestic, a perfect summer blockbuster. 10/10

A perfect movie period.

 

[Immortalfire]

Jurassic World

 

[Panthro]

Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade (1989)

Titan A.E. (2000)

A perfect movie period.

Except for when the land the T-Rex was standing suddenly turns into a cliff with a giant tree.

 

[Jordacar]

Well, this was interesting. (Don't worry, you're not looking at the Asylum knock-off ).

I'd been meaning to watch The Machine for awhile, and finally got an excuse when Ex Machina came out to rave reviews. I figured the earlier of the two couldn't compete, so I made a point of watching that one first to give it a chance to stand on its own.

Both films tackle similar themes in wildly different ways, with both especially making a big deal about the Turing Test. Machine is the flashier, campier, and shinier of the two, but it's still a fun exploration of artificial life with a focus on the implications of breeding living weapons.

The Machine works mostly as a showcase for Caity Lotz, who gives great bot AND does all her own stunts. Anytime she's not on screen though, the movie's just waiting for her to come back. Toby Stephens is good, but a lot of actors could've played that role the same way. This is the one that owes much more to Blade Runner in its direction, atmosphere, and world-building.

While The Machine is a fine movie, Ex Machina is a friggin' masterpiece. As the previews suggest, this one's more like a tense, meticulously crafted stage play. It's more quiet and talky (even the violence quiet) and finds its strength in a great script and its excellent trio of actors. This is the one I'm gonna be turning over in my brain for some time.

THE MACHINE: 7/10
EX MACHINA: 9.5/10

Plus, how weird is it that both films have characters named Ava? (One is the robot, the other is the robot's mother).

 

[-Arya-]

Except for when the land the T-Rex was standing suddenly turns into a cliff with a giant tree.

Fair point, but I was talking about it purely on an emotional level.

 

[psylockolussus]

The Lost Word: Jurassic Park (1997)

 

[Wildcard]

Cry Wolf

 

[TX85]

 

[dude stannis]

Dat Gareth Evans. Easily the best one in the bunch.

Oh yes. F***ing Goatman!

Skin Trade (2015)

I loved this. Reminds me of a DTV action movie from 1995, from anyone else that sounds like it's rubbish, from me that's one of the highest compliments I can give an action film.

 

[Jesse]

Rashomon (1950)

 

[BigA]

Begin Again - good flick.

 

[3dman27]

Godzilla vs king gidhorah

 

[Hunter Rider]

A fantastic sequel to the orignal Jurassic Park. 8.5/10

 

[The Caped Knight]

"WELCOME TO JURASSIC PARK!"

10/10 - After decades have gone by this classic film still is a iconic spectacle of wonder and delight. Looking forward to seeing Jurassic World today!

 

[3dman27]

A fantastic sequel to the orignal Jurassic Park. 8.5/10

what country is that pic from ?

 

[STARMAN]

Out of the Furnace. I didn't even know this Christian Bale film existed until I saw it yesterday.

 

[3dman27]

chandu the magician

 

[Mandon Knight]

Kingsmen : The Secret Service

Absolutely loved it, a 10/10 from me, Vaughn has not put a foot wrong with any of his films, not read the graphic novel so have no reference to compare but a superbly crafted film, brilliant performances (especially Egerton, he will be a HUGE star) and Firth, a solid and strong story. Well recomennd it for those who did not catch it at the cinema (like me !)

 

[Daltonio]

I, Frankenstein (2014)

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Jurassic World - I loved it! Fantastic!

 

[TX85]

 

[The Caped Knight]

Jurassic World 8.5/10

 

[Sculder]

The Signal (2014)
Superfast 8 (2015)
Black Eagle (1988)
The Night of the Hunter (1955)

 

[Wildcard]