Which movie did you watch lastֻ

Three films on the big screen.

Back in June I saw Man of Steel (2013). It was pretty good for a superhero movie, and there was plenty of action. This film begs the question, "How do you defeat an enemy that is practically invincible?"

Last week I saw Captain Phillips (2013). I'm probably in the minority, but I thought this movie was boring. I liked Tom Hanks' performance, but there wasn't enough going on in the film to keep me interested. If Captain Phillips were more tightly edited, I would have liked it a lot more. I should add that I don't have much of an attention span. :p

Last night I saw Ender's Game (2013).

This film rocks! I heard that the books are better than the movie, but I didn't read the books, so I was very happy with the film. Ender's Game is like a cross between the original Star Wars (1977) and The Karate Kid (1984). Ender's Game has to be one of the best sci-fi movies I have ever seen.

If you like action sci-fi films, check it out. ;)

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The Last Days on Mars (2013) :weary:

Ender’s game. Loved it. And if you loved the movie, you will definitely love the books.

Just stop once you read the second book, or you'll be left with a very sour taste.

The Last Tycoon (2012) Chow Yung Fat

The Dead Pool, last of the Dirty Harry movies. Need to buy another movie boxset now :~

So far I’ve read:

Ender’s Game
Ender In Exile (book 1b)
Speaker for the dead

I assume you are talking about the next book, Xenocide? I just asked the wife if I’m going to regret reading it, and she said it was a good book. Definitely the next book on my list. I’ve been reading the series at the same time as the Hunger Games, and I should be done with Mockingjay tonight. Can’t wait to see Catching Fire at the movies!

The Name of the Rose
Always nice when the gray and dark part of the year begins. :wink:

Xenocide was mediocre. It's Children of the Mind that I have a problem with. Orson even came out and said it later that the two books should have been combined into one. The one book feels stretched out, with a bunch of contemplative self contradicting musings, and the second is fully 2/3rds a summary.

Throughout the whole two books, I think there were maybe 2-3 moments of excitement that lasted half an hour. The rest is just lots, and lots of contemplation.

Pacific Rim -not bad, bit silly :slight_smile:
Gravity -whoa! gorgeous film and great acting!
Ender’s Game -very nice film, we enjoyed it :slight_smile:
Machete Kills -meh, first one was better, this is too silly (and wait for the third)

World War Z - Not bad, but not great either. I'd rate it a 6.5/10.

The main problem I have with the movie, and I'm sure this is due to it being a book adaptation, is it glosses over so much of what is happening. Still, I enjoyed it, and if you like the genre, you will too.

The Wolverine

Going to watch Red 2 tonight.

Today I saw Mad Max: Fury Road at the theater.

I chose to watch this movie mainly because it has an unreal rating on imdb.com

It turned out to be one of the best action films I have ever seen!

If you like R-rated action flicks, check it out. ;)

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whiplash

american sniper

Avengers Age of Ultron.

Focus, first 17 minutes

In theater - Just watched Avengers - Age of Ultron a couple of nights ago. I liked the first Avengers movie better...

On DVD - watched 2103 - The Deadly Wake earlier this week. Quite honestly, one of the worst movies I've ever seen. A Sci-Fi/Maritime movie with odd pacing, an obscure plot that was difficult to follow, and some sort of an unexplained sea-witch/ghost that made no sense. All in a futuristic setting. It was on a multi-movie set that was given to me ages ago; that's the only reason I even have the movie...

I watched Mad Max: Fury road at movie theater, and it was great!
I was little afraid that it would be one of those sequels that collect the money away from people with the name of a good movie, but I was happy to be wrong about that. :slight_smile:
And the 3D worked really nicely on this movie. I think it might be the first 3D movie that I would choose to watch in 3D for the second time too.

Snowpiercer.

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Second Best Marigold Hotel (great !)

Mad Max

Pretty crazy movie!