Movie Review Thread

[Brett Kay]

Youth in Revolt was ok, Michael Cera as Michael Cera is starting to grate me, he goes ok as the counterpart though. Really needs to pack on some muscle though, his frame does nothing for his acting ability.

That's not Lilo nude in Machete, its a body double.

Michael Cera is the new DJ Squalls?

[trishan]

Human Centipede tonight!!!!

Look forward to review. Did you watch Hancock?

[gmatical]

That's not Lilo nude in Machete, its a body double.

You're corrrect here, I watched that part again and see what you mean. Jeez I would have thought that doing a violent, out-of-character role would also include doing an out-of-character nude scene.

Oh well..... body double goes okay anyway

[trishan]

Iron Man 2 (2009)

Not sure why I have not watched this sooner but I loved the first Iron Man and when I stumbled on a copy of IM2, I promoted it to the front of my "movies to watch" list. Sequels are often a disappointment, but I enjoyed the next chapter in the Iron Man story. The power source that is keeping Stark alive is also poisoning him. As Stark dies, his empire begins to crumble alongside him. He has to look to the past to keep his future alive as his main competitor, Hammer industries looks to take the lead in the weapons industry. The cast is great (heart Scarlett Johanssen) and a good watch overall.

4 stars

Beautiful Kate (2009)

I haven't really gotten into Australian movies nor am I a big fan of drama but I decided to give Beautiful Kate a chance to convince me that I am missing out. I remember seeing it on TV a few months ago. I was pleasantly surprised to see a wonderfully directed film and it deservingly was nominated for 10 AFI awards in 2009. Ned Kendall returns home after 25 years to an isolated property (filmed in SA's Flinder's Ranges) where his younger sister is looking after his ailing father. He recalls the tragic events of the last summer he spent here and his relationship with his deceased twin sister.

The film deals with the very sensitive and taboo subject of incest (did I mention this was a South Australian film - typical ) It really is a very touching movie and as I watched it unravel it really reminded me of some of the great Shakespearian tragedies.

4 stars

[trishan]

[AceLosesKing]

I enjoyed ScarJo in IM2, but it was a little disappointing overall. To be fair though, it was never going to be as big a blast as Iron Man was.

This isn't a movie, but I'm working my way through Prison Break (again) atm. Good show, I've seen somewhere up to S3 so I know what to expect, my main question is, why doesn't Wentworth Miller get more work? Kid is good.

[muzzington]

There's probably a lot of Wentworth Millers in Hollywood.

[David]

I enjoyed ScarJo in IM2, but it was a little disappointing overall. To be fair though, it was never going to be as big a blast as Iron Man was.

This isn't a movie, but I'm working my way through Prison Break (again) atm. Good show, I've seen somewhere up to S3 so I know what to expect, my main question is, why doesn't Wentworth Miller get more work? Kid is good.

Really did enjoy seasons 1 and 2.
I watched it until the end. Sorta sucked but had to get through it.

[AceLosesKing]

Yeah, I'm determined to get through it this time.

[bennymacca]

Really did enjoy seasons 1 and 2.
I watched it until the end. Sorta sucked but had to get through it.

similar for lost - last 2 seasons sucked but it was still good to finish it all