Last Movies You Have Rented - Page 16

Paulie · 03-04-2003, 02:29 PM

The wife and I just rented Spiderman this weekend. It was OK, but I was expecting much more, especially after Wayner raved about it. The effects were pretty bad, the characters were kind of weak (except Peter Parker), and Kirsten Dunst was horrifyingly bad. Still, I enjoyed the movie so it wasn't all bad. Tobey Maguire did an excellent job, I think.

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skey14 · 03-04-2003, 05:28 PM

I rented About a Boy with Hugh Grant. I had to put the caption on so I could read what the heck they were rattling off!!! I liked it though.
of course, I like Hugh Grant...

phat32 · 03-05-2003, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by Paulie
The wife and I just rented Spiderman this weekend. It was OK, but I was expecting much more...

I liked Spider-Man. I've been a fan of the comic for years on end.

I appreciated the creators' respect for the material in making the film, and though I had my doubts about Tobey Maguire in the Peter Parker role, he made me a believer.

Like you, Paulie, I had some reservations about the abundant use of CGI and didn't think some of it was carried off well. During some points of the film, though, I couldn't tell if it were Tobey or a computer rendition.

phat32 · 03-05-2003, 02:00 PM

The Banger Sisters

As a "favor" to the girlfriend, I rented TBS through Netflix so that we could have something to enjoy together.

A few responses:

1. Goldie Hawn looked good in this film. I see where daughter Kate Hudson gets her genes. Having said that, she played every other character she's ever played in film.

2. Susan Sarandon phoned in her performance.

3. Geoffrey Rush played the part of Gary Shandling. Or Woody Allen. Or any number of nebbish, neurotic, undersexed leading men. I had the feeling Rush didn't want to be in this production and simply owed the producer a favor.

The film had its moments. But they were too few and far between.

Best line/moment: "You may never [use the restroom] again."

Worst moment: After being away from Goldie Hawn's character for nearly two decades, Susan Sarandon's character dons her "wild and crazy" persona, mounts up and rides once more. Trite.

Paulie · 03-05-2003, 02:56 PM

I used to subscribe to Spider-Man when I was a kid, and I was pleased with all the little in-jokes they threw in. I thought they really missed the mark, though, with MJ. It's hard to buy off on anyone committing themselves so fully to the character created by Kirsten Dunst.

I did like Jameson, though. So over the top he was perfect.

That was Dwayne T. Robinson from Die Hard, wasn't it? Excellent!

Miss Filangi · 03-05-2003, 03:13 PM

This past weekend I rented 2 movies.

Finally saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It was entertaining, but not brilliant. Hard to live up to that hype though ----

One Hour Photo. Maaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnn!!! That was creepy!

I have to hand it to Robin Williams. He made me forget I was watching Robin Williams.

sher · 03-05-2003, 06:52 PM

miss f, did you like one hour photo?

i didn't enjoy it. my bf and i both got up and said, "meh." okay, not "meh" but you understand. i thought it was very sub par.

***John*** · 03-07-2003, 05:48 PM

I just rented The Bourne Identity and Serving Sara, and will watch one of them tonight, and probably the other tomorrow.

lobeck · 03-07-2003, 06:04 PM

We just got our "Bourne Identity" DVD in the mail. We'll probably watch it this weekend, too.

kuifje75 · 03-07-2003, 06:17 PM

This past weekend, I rented 8 FEMMES, BANGER SISTERS and ROAD TO PERDITION. I didn't get to see Banger Sisters, cos the rest of the family were watching it at other times. But 8 FEMMES (8 WOMEN) were all right, not really my type of movie. (Too much singing!) Road to Perdition was good, actually.

I also rent HAPPENSTANCE and WINTER SLEEPERS. I will see one of these tonight definitely.

03-04-2003, 02:29 PM	#151
Paulie Sexy evil genius Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not the regular cabana boy Age: 39 Posts: 11,787	The wife and I just rented Spiderman this weekend. It was OK, but I was expecting much more, especially after Wayner raved about it. The effects were pretty bad, the characters were kind of weak (except Peter Parker), and Kirsten Dunst was horrifyingly bad. Still, I enjoyed the movie so it wasn't all bad. Tobey Maguire did an excellent job, I think. __________________ When you're ten years old and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again. - Jack Handey Read Paulie's Precaps for Survivor:Vanuatu: 1-2-3-4-5

03-05-2003, 02:00 PM	#154
phat32 Countin' Words Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Drinking another gallon of coffee Posts: 2,285	The Banger Sisters As a "favor" to the girlfriend, I rented TBS through Netflix so that we could have something to enjoy together. A few responses: 1. Goldie Hawn looked good in this film. I see where daughter Kate Hudson gets her genes. Having said that, she played every other character she's ever played in film. 2. Susan Sarandon phoned in her performance. 3. Geoffrey Rush played the part of Gary Shandling. Or Woody Allen. Or any number of nebbish, neurotic, undersexed leading men. I had the feeling Rush didn't want to be in this production and simply owed the producer a favor. The film had its moments. But they were too few and far between. Best line/moment: "You may never [use the restroom] again." Worst moment: After being away from Goldie Hawn's character for nearly two decades, Susan Sarandon's character dons her "wild and crazy" persona, mounts up and rides once more. Trite. __________________ "'Oh, I say, poor show…. These chaps are in fact allowed to use their hands, are they not? Because you certainly could not tell by watching them.'" - The Onion on the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the Patriots at London's Wembley Stadium

03-05-2003, 02:56 PM	#155
Paulie Sexy evil genius Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not the regular cabana boy Age: 39 Posts: 11,787	I used to subscribe to Spider-Man when I was a kid, and I was pleased with all the little in-jokes they threw in. I thought they really missed the mark, though, with MJ. It's hard to buy off on anyone committing themselves so fully to the character created by Kirsten Dunst. I did like Jameson, though. So over the top he was perfect. That was Dwayne T. Robinson from Die Hard, wasn't it? Excellent! __________________ When you're ten years old and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again. - Jack Handey Read Paulie's Precaps for Survivor:Vanuatu: 1-2-3-4-5

03-05-2003, 03:13 PM	#156
Miss Filangi Evil Slash Crazy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Looking for a place to happen Age: 35 Posts: 11,376	This past weekend I rented 2 movies. Finally saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It was entertaining, but not brilliant. Hard to live up to that hype though ---- One Hour Photo. Maaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnn!!! That was creepy! I have to hand it to Robin Williams. He made me forget I was watching Robin Williams. __________________ If you go through a lot of hammers each month, I don't think it necessarily means you're a hard worker. It may just mean that you have a lot to learn about proper hammer maintenance.

03-04-2003, 05:28 PM	#152
skey14 FORT Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: springfield missouri Posts: 229	I rented About a Boy with Hugh Grant. I had to put the caption on so I could read what the heck they were rattling off!!! I liked it though. of course, I like Hugh Grant...

03-05-2003, 06:52 PM	#157
sher hellooooooo Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: dallas, fer sure Age: 39 Posts: 8,551	miss f, did you like one hour photo? i didn't enjoy it. my bf and i both got up and said, "meh." okay, not "meh" but you understand. i thought it was very sub par.

03-07-2003, 05:48 PM	#158
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,432	I just rented The Bourne Identity and Serving Sara, and will watch one of them tonight, and probably the other tomorrow.

03-07-2003, 06:04 PM	#159
lobeck For Your Entertainment Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Right here, right now Age: 45 Posts: 14,685	We just got our "Bourne Identity" DVD in the mail. We'll probably watch it this weekend, too.

03-07-2003, 06:17 PM	#160
kuifje75 FORT Fan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 34 Posts: 151	This past weekend, I rented 8 FEMMES, BANGER SISTERS and ROAD TO PERDITION. I didn't get to see Banger Sisters, cos the rest of the family were watching it at other times. But 8 FEMMES (8 WOMEN) were all right, not really my type of movie. (Too much singing!) Road to Perdition was good, actually. I also rent HAPPENSTANCE and WINTER SLEEPERS. I will see one of these tonight definitely.