NFT: Best movies you've seen lately

Band of Robbers

But Deadpool was very entertaining.

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Terrific movie.

The sloths are awesome

The Big Short is very well done...I'm sure most have seen it by now

Still need to see Revenant.

I took my grandson. It was awesome.

I just watched the Revenant and found it well done. I found myself really enjoying the bear scene, strange as that sounds. Kind of reminded me of the way LT handled QB's.

Star Wars Force Awaken and I found it, to my suprise 'entertaining'.

In comment 12943748 dune69 said:

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I just watched the Revenant and found it well done. I found myself really enjoying the bear scene, strange as that sounds. Kind of reminded me of the way LT handled QB's.

That scene was so well done, the picture, the surround sound - incredible in its simplicity too. that's what i loved about the movie in general, the simplicity of it and the emotional roller coaster you take.

in terms of quality movies, not just for pure entertainment.

Just watched "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" which if you like films like Juno or Dope (which was awesome) or Perk of Being a Wallflower, you'll like this.

Eye in the Sky

Alan Rickman's final movie. It was excellent.

Not new filma, but I really enjoyed them.

"Moon" with Sam Rockwell.

"Insterstellar" with McConaughey.

"Drive" with Ryan Gosling



I wanted to like The Revenant, but I found it to be entirely dry and boring without the bubbling tension of other similar films (There Will Be Blood, being mentioned). Just didn't do it for me.

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Ex machina

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Ex machina

Top 5 for me in 2015

In comment 12943779 Modus Operandi said:

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Not new filma, but I really enjoyed them. "Moon" with Sam Rockwell. "Insterstellar" with McConaughey. "Drive" with Ryan Gosling I wanted to like The Revenant, but I found it to be entirely dry and boring without the bubbling tension of other similar films (There Will Be Blood, being mentioned). Just didn't do it for me.

Moon was fantastic, Rockwell is truly underrated.

Both fun.

Deadpool waaay unexpected in how funny it is and antman has a cool story.

Neither are the dark and gritty type of thing that marvel is doing elsewhere

Both fun.

Deadpool waaay unexpected in how funny it is and antman has a cool story.

Neither are the dark and gritty type of thing that marvel is doing elsewhere

In comment 12943823 j_rud said:

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In comment 12943779 Modus Operandi said: Quote: Not new filma, but I really enjoyed them. "Moon" with Sam Rockwell. "Insterstellar" with McConaughey. "Drive" with Ryan Gosling I wanted to like The Revenant, but I found it to be entirely dry and boring without the bubbling tension of other similar films (There Will Be Blood, being mentioned). Just didn't do it for me. Moon was fantastic, Rockwell is truly underrated.

Agreed. Incredibly tense film, considering only the two/three charcters.

Very Kubrick.

Creed

. ...that white women love that N-word...boy she was taken her beatin like a man!

Even beyond the actual plot the movie just had an unsettling and weird feel to it.

The revenant was pretty much a perfect movie and a firm reminder of how lucky I feel to be born in the latter stages of the 20th century. Just a brutally violent movie...I'll take my chances in this era lol...

was downright creepy. A horror movie done right where it didn't try to beat you over the head with loud music and screams.

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Creed

I really enjoyed that one too. Great choice.

Streaming on Netflix. Very cool and creepy.

Also loved Deadpool.

In comment 12943925 Steve L said:

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Streaming on Netflix. Very cool and creepy. Also loved Deadpool.

Was about to watch it over the weekend, trying to get to it this week.

Hateful 8 was first Tarantino movie I liked since Reservoir Dogs.

Secret in their Eyes

Sicario

In comment 12943937 Modus Operandi said:

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Hateful 8 was first Tarantino movie I liked since Reservoir Dogs.

Just saw that Saturday. Laughed my ass off. Great.

Just came out on demand. I'll be checking that out at some point but wanted some opinions.

The woman and I went to see the Witch at the theatre. Mostly because it'd gotten good reviews.

I slept through a lot of it, but wasn't impressed. It was meh. Reminded me of Blair Witch, tbh.

In comment 12943830 Modus Operandi said:

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In comment 12943823 j_rud said: Quote: In comment 12943779 Modus Operandi said: Quote: Not new filma, but I really enjoyed them. "Moon" with Sam Rockwell. "Insterstellar" with McConaughey. "Drive" with Ryan Gosling I wanted to like The Revenant, but I found it to be entirely dry and boring without the bubbling tension of other similar films (There Will Be Blood, being mentioned). Just didn't do it for me. Moon was fantastic, Rockwell is truly underrated. Agreed. Incredibly tense film, considering only the two/three charcters. Very Kubrick.

That's actually pretty interesting bc it is very Kubrick and I love it (Moon) but I'm not a huge Kubrick fan. Just my opinion but I thought he ruined A Clockwork Orange and The Shining but messing with the endings.

As for the best I've seen recently, over the past few years the two that really stick out as excellent movies are The Drop and Blue Ruin. The Drop is a crime drama about a drop bar in Brooklyn where the local Chechen mob collects it's dirty money. Stars Gandolfini and Tom Hardy. Hardy steals the show, one of the most compelling movie characters I've seen in a long time and Hardy kills it.

Blue Ruin is a sparse, bare bones revenge tale that is a co plate and utter gut punch. It comes across as very realistic, very true to life. Kinda like what would happen if a completely ordinary, average man sought to avenge a murder. It's on Netflix and has a score of 96 on a Rotten Tomatoes. Great, great movie.

Bummer though.

Ant Man - It was a fun movie and better than I expected.

Rudderless - I believe this was William H. Macy's directorial debut and stars Billy Crudup who I think is one of the more underrated actors. I had never heard of this movie when I watched it and sometimes I enjoy movies much more when that happens. This movie was an unexpected little gem.

McFarland, USA - I like true stories, and enjoy sports related movies so I enjoyed this one.

St. Vincent - I like most Bill Murray movies

Dracula Untold - Another movie that I didn't expect much from that exceeded my expectations. If you like the Dracula story you would probably like.

I went into it thinking I'd like it, but I was totaly tirned off by it.

Check these three movies out:

99 Homes, It Follows, and Carol

LOVED it. Ryan Coogler is a wonderfully talented director.

By Richard Lanklear. Great film, especially if you enjoyed "Dazed and Confused." It's the same director, but with the 80s theme this time around.

In comment 12943937 Modus Operandi said:

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Hateful 8 was first Tarantino movie I liked since Reservoir Dogs.

You didn't like true romance or pulp fiction? I didn't see Django unchained or Hateful Eight yet and I didn't love Inglorious Basterds but True Romance was great and Pulp Fiction though overhyped was a very good movie too.

I actually even liked Jackie Brown.

In comment 12943742 mfsd said:

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The Big Short is very well done...I'm sure most have seen it by now Still need to see Revenant.

Agree on the big short, not sure if it was because I'm overseas, but I didn't hear much about it. How did it do in the states?

Loved Civil War and Deadpool.

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Hateful 8 was first Tarantino movie I liked since Reservoir Dogs.

I thought it was dreadful and I love westerns and mysteries. I also generally like his movies.

thought the very beginning was the best part. Thought Tom Hardy stole the show.

Spotlight was good as well.

Rockwell is great (see also Assassination of Jesse James)

Strongly recommend:

Er ist Wieder Da - He's Back - German with subtitles - Hitler shows up in 2014. Thought provoking. On Netflix -

The Big Short

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Secret in their Eyes Sicario

Sicario was excellent.

I also enjoyed "It Follows" because of the creepiness factor.

that didn't really think Creed was great. It was well done but I just didn't really care much about the main character.

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that didn't really think Creed was great. It was well done but I just didn't really care much about the main character.

I think a movie can be good without actually caring about the characters. I think Creed was very well made, retold a classic story with an updated look and feel, and had some pretty good boxing in it. I don't think I actually cared what happened either way, but I still enjoyed it.

mad max fury road. tom hardy has been hitting them out of the park lately.

In comment 12944057 pjcas18 said:

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In comment 12943937 Modus Operandi said: Quote: Hateful 8 was first Tarantino movie I liked since Reservoir Dogs. You didn't like true romance or pulp fiction? I didn't see Django unchained or Hateful Eight yet and I didn't love Inglorious Basterds but True Romance was great and Pulp Fiction though overhyped was a very good movie too. I actually even liked Jackie Brown.

True Romance actually wasn't directed by Tarantino and is not considered one of his 8 movies.

Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill 1, Kill Bill 2, Inglorious Bastards, Django Unchained, Hateful 8.

In comment 12943773 UConn4523 said:

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in terms of quality movies, not just for pure entertainment. Just watched "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" which if you like films like Juno or Dope (which was awesome) or Perk of Being a Wallflower, you'll like this.

I like all the movies listed here. I would recommend them to most everyone, especially Dope.

about how Innaratu and Lubezki filmed the Revenant. It almost made the story take a backseat. Just wanted the movie to keep going and going.

in 70mm was awesome.

I thought it was pretty lousy for most of it, and then the ending was simply craptacular.

I want those 9 hours of my life back. I'm done with Nolan and his severely overrated films.

another movie that was breathtaking to watch in 70mm.

My favorite movie of 2015

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My favorite movie of 2015

I still watch it in 10/15 minute chunks every time its on HBO. Miller's direction and filming is simply the gold standard for action movies.

Looking back on it, 2015 was the year of directing/ cinematography for me. The Revenant, Fury Road, Sicario, and the Hateful 8 are all beautiful looking films.

we finally watched "Room" a few weeks ago. Loved it, Larson deserved that Oscar.

story didn't involve his son. That heart-wrencher was added for the movie.

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we finally watched "Room" a few weeks ago. Loved it, Larson deserved that Oscar.

+1

Room was really, really good.

Took my kids and expected very little. It was well done and very enjoyable. Much darker than the original cartoon version.

In comment 12944056 Wreckingcrew said:

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By Richard Lanklear. Great film, especially if you enjoyed "Dazed and Confused." It's the same director, but with the 80s theme this time around.

Is this a continuation of dazed or is it new characters? Is Mitch Kramer in it as one the college baseball players ? It was not playing anywhere near me so I have to wait for the blu ray to come out

and it was way better than I thought it would be. Was never a huge fan of the Rocky movies.

Another one I caught on TV was The 100 ft Journey. It is a story of an Indian family moving in and opening a restaurant across the street from a fancy, French restaurant. I enjoyed the heck out of it.

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In comment 12944575 BIG FRED 1973 said:

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In comment 12944056 Wreckingcrew said: Quote: By Richard Lanklear. Great film, especially if you enjoyed "Dazed and Confused." It's the same director, but with the 80s theme this time around. Is this a continuation of dazed or is it new characters? Is Mitch Kramer in it as one the college baseball players ? It was not playing anywhere near me so I have to wait for the blu ray to come out

It's not a continuation of the story, nor is Mitch Kramer in it. It was a great movie about the 80's, especially if you liked Dazed and Confused.

Side note, I'm wth those that say Sicario was a good movie. Benicio Del Toro killed it in that role.

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watched Interstellar a couple weeks ago. Mr. Bungle : 9:49 am : link : reply I thought it was pretty lousy for most of it, and then the ending was simply craptacular. I want those 9 hours of my life back. I'm done with Nolan and his severely overrated films.

Between Interstellar and Gravity, I was about to give up the Space genre forever. But then, I liked the Martian.

In comment 12945012 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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Quote: watched Interstellar a couple weeks ago. Mr. Bungle : 9:49 am : link : reply I thought it was pretty lousy for most of it, and then the ending was simply craptacular. I want those 9 hours of my life back. I'm done with Nolan and his severely overrated films. Between Interstellar and Gravity, I was about to give up the Space genre forever. But then, I liked the Martian.

I was very "meh" with the Martian. Love Ridley Scott but he took no changes in making this movie. I enjoyed it, but wasn't on the edge of my seat at any point in the movie.

Cuaron and Nolan crushed the filming of Gravity and Interstellar and I applaud their swinging for the fences. Polarizing films for sure, especially Gravity, but I respect not doing the hollywood song and dance.

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Between Interstellar and Gravity, I was about to give up the Space genre forever. But then, I liked the Martian.

I won't go near Gravity because I've heard too much negativity from people whose opinion I value.

I read The Martian and loved it. Haven't watched it yet, but I have a DVD of it waiting at home for some night, hopefully soon. I don't expect to like it as much as the book, but I hope it's a fun watch anyway.

In comment 12945012 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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Quote: watched Interstellar a couple weeks ago. Mr. Bungle : 9:49 am : link : reply I thought it was pretty lousy for most of it, and then the ending was simply craptacular. I want those 9 hours of my life back. I'm done with Nolan and his severely overrated films. Between Interstellar and Gravity, I was about to give up the Space genre forever. But then, I liked the Martian.

Yeah I bought Gravity on blue ray thinking it would be the kind of movie I would like to own. What a swing and miss that was.

The Martian as a "fun watch" that's exactly what it is. Book is better, but the movie was done in the spirit that I think works fine.

especially iMax. Its not a movie you go home and watch on a 42" screen. The technicalities that Cuaron pulled off was awesome but there wasn't a story. So if you appreciate the filming aspect you might like it. If you want a good story you will hate it.

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in 70mm was awesome.

Just finished watching it. Not as over the top as some Tarantino movies. Really liked it. Samuel L Jackson was great. So was Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Eight by far

One of the most suspenseful things I've seen in a while. I was really on the edge of my seat throughout. Was also one of the most brutally violent things I've seen in some time.

It's from the director of Blue Ruin, which I haven't seen (came off of Netflix right before I was going to watch it) but had always heard good things. It was my favorite thing I've seen in 2016 and now I have to check out Blue Ruin.

Definitely worth tracking down.

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One of the most suspenseful things I've seen in a while. I was really on the edge of my seat throughout. Was also one of the most brutally violent things I've seen in some time. It's from the director of Blue Ruin, which I haven't seen (came off of Netflix right before I was going to watch it) but had always heard good things. It was my favorite thing I've seen in 2016 and now I have to check out Blue Ruin.

My friend at work just told me an hour ago how much he loved Green Room. I need to find time to go see it.

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Definitely worth tracking down.

Is there a site that shows where you can watch certain movies? I don't want to download or stream, just looking at a catalog that tells me if a movie is on Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu, etc. without having to log into all of them.

Was terrific for older kids as well as adults.

For little kids, not so much. Too scary and lifelike.

In comment 12944119 Curtis in VA said:

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that didn't really think Creed was great. It was well done but I just didn't really care much about the main character.

I agree. I couldn't even finish it as I fell asleep halfway through. Not a bad movie by any stretch but it just bored me. And I actually didn't mind the last rocky film.

Sicaro was good too. Saw it mentioned...

I tried "witch" last night and I turned it off. Wasn't in the mood to watch that kind of a movie and the first few minutes kinda freaked me out lol... Some weird quivering pale person-- no thanks!

Body double

Last action hero

I saw from last year, but recently watched Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice and really enjoyed it. Streaming on HBO Go currently.

Great score and cinematography. Great acting. But the actual movie took a lot of effort for me to sit through. I'm still not sure what the fuck even happened...

Funny and very much Shane Black at his best.

If you liked Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, you'll love it, pretty much.

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Was terrific for older kids as well as adults. For little kids, not so much. Too scary and lifelike.

I agree, it was too intense for my grandson, age 4. He was clinging to me.

the more I hate it. I'd ask one of you to watch it for discussion but you'd probably want to fight me after. Be warned. I don't care how artistic and creative and well thought out the directing and everything else as, that movie fucking blows.

And it's not even close.

was the biggest piece of shit movie Ive ever seen in my life. I mean, it was abominable. I let my wife talk me into going to the theater to see that garbage, and I felt like I needed to punch someone in the face when it ended. It was unbelievable how bad it was. And I actually paid to see it.

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And it's not even close.

+1 though Revenant was pretty good

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was the biggest piece of shit movie Ive ever seen in my life. I mean, it was abominable. I let my wife talk me into going to the theater to see that garbage, and I felt like I needed to punch someone in the face when it ended. It was unbelievable how bad it was. And I actually paid to see it.

So much wrong with that movie. First off can they speak in a language that we can actually understand? And second, what the fuck happened? Forget the enigmatic ending... The whole movie made zero fucking sense! What the fuck was up with some of the imagery showing old wrinkled witches one scene and then a hot soul sucking witch the next? What. The. Fuck. Goats. A fucking bunny rabbit.

Might be th worst movie I ever sat thorough. It literally made no sense whatsoever.

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Quote: What. The. Fuck. Goats. A fucking bunny rabbit.

LMAO!!

I agree with everything you said. Worst movie I've ever seen, and that's saying something. You just kept waiting for everything to tie and come together. But it never did. Awful. The entire theater felt like storming the counter and demanding our money back as we were leaving.

You were dead on about the speaking issues. Everyone spoke with such a dialect that is was nearly impossible to understand half the time. I spent half the movie trying to figure out what was just said. There were tons of younger teenagers at the movie and I can imagine how they must have felt trying to figure that crap out. Garbage.

particularly its directing. Still really want to see it as most of what I've read/heard has been positive.

It's on Netflix, caught me by surprise. Basically an urban set risky business. Great cast and great music. Pharrel did the soundtrack and helped create some original music for it.

In comment 12945053 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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The Martian as a "fun watch" that's exactly what it is. Book is better, but the movie was done in the spirit that I think works fine.

There's something about the Martian that very pleasantly surprised me. I don't want to spoil it, so I guess I can just say that movies typically handle its type of ending much worse than it did.

The kid playing Mowgli is just OK, but the rest of the cast is great and the effects are terrific. Highly recommended for kids 7-13 or so. BTW, if you're a fan of early Bond films, stay through the second song of the closing credits (ScarJo purring "Trust in Me"), which looks like a Favreau homage to Maurice Binder's work, circa You Only Live Twice.

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In comment 12943773 UConn4523 said: Quote: in terms of quality movies, not just for pure entertainment. Just watched "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" which if you like films like Juno or Dope (which was awesome) or Perk of Being a Wallflower, you'll like this. I like all the movies listed here. I would recommend them to most everyone, especially Dope.

Agree on Dope. Funny movie.

I was never bored and it was even funny at times with well placed humor.

In comment 12948598 BigBlueShock said:

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was the biggest piece of shit movie Ive ever seen in my life. I mean, it was abominable. I let my wife talk me into going to the theater to see that garbage, and I felt like I needed to punch someone in the face when it ended. It was unbelievable how bad it was. And I actually paid to see it.

Thank you for that :^D