I just watched Imagine That last Sunday and I've gotta say, I loved it. Some plots were cheesy and boring, but I find it cute and very touching. The idea of having a

The 39 Steps,
I didn't enjoy it as much as The Lady Vanishes but it was a good movie in its own right. It was an enjoyable watch.

Before Sunrise,
My girlfriend wanted to see this the other night. I had never heard of it but saw it with her. I thought it was a very nice movie. Rating it on Netflix I saw that it has a sequel. I'll be renting it later this week.

Well, it's been more than 24 hours, since Jan 26 actually. Others have done this before and it has passed fine. Mods if it's not ok sorry.

Before Sunset,
This sequel was brilliant. It's rare that a sequel surpasses the original, (a sequel that is an original story with no book/comic to adapt from). But boy was this a change, terrific. Loved it. I must buy both of them soon.

I just watched "Extraordinary Measures" (Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford) again last night. that movie is epic! I love it!

oh boy, I hated Extraordinary Measures, I get what the parents are trying to do- but SUCH a mediocre movie in my opinion. My parents thought it was great however. I saw it under their recommendation.

I watched Scott Pilgrim vs. The World for the first time today. It was a lot more entertaining than I expected it to be, especially with Michael Cera as the lead. Typically he just seems to play the exact same role in every movie, which is kind of boring. Happily, there was enough shiny special effects and the other characters were hilarious enough to make up for the lead just doing his usual shtick. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite, they're all so weird and funny. And each of the fights with the League of Evil Exes was creative and different. It definitely wasn't a case of the same fight over and over again, which is the fate of some action movies. My favorite bits included the guy breaking into a Bollywood dance number and the Power of Love being an actual sword.

I'd greatly recommend watching some Hitchcock films. If you're expecting something scary they're very tame by today's standards. At worst they're unsettling.

But to me, the more subtle it is, the more scary. Something like the Saw movies is just like, ok just blood and guts everywhere, more gross than scary.
But Hitchcock films (especially Psycho!) are thoroughly creepy, the kind that keep you awake a little extra long before you fall asleep.

Hitchcock fans. Which should I see, his original The Man Who Knew Too Much or his updated version of it? Apparently there is a difference between the two.

Also,
I just watch Secretariat again, hadn't seen it since opening weekend in theaters. I liked it then, but I loved it now. Glad I purchased it.

@narnian1: I have always watched the (1956) The Man Who Knew Too Much, the one starring Jimmy Stewart. I Love that one.
I have not seen the older one. I hope you like which ever one you choose.

Erm...they arn't classics but maybe one day they will be!
-Son of Rambo (Seen it about 20million simes and each time I laugh and cry )
-Enchanted is amazing! and the music is beautiful too!
-Narnia of course!
-X-Men is one of those things that will live on after many others films have died!
-The lady vanishes (Really old one) Its ancient but not well known; I hope one day it will be!
-True Grit; Old and new!

and so many more!!!

Seeing as no-one has responded to Kate about the James Bond films, I'll have a go at it.

The older Bond films aren't laughable because they are bad (though some are more dated than others), but some are more campy than others. Which is to say there is definitely some humour and a bit of satire. Sean Connery will always be the standard by which all Bonds will be measured.

Having grown up with Roger Moore, i have to say he was always an excellent Bond too, though more suave than Connery. The worst Bond is Timothy Dalton because he just doesn't have the right personality. Personally, I happen to like the Pierce Brosnan Bond also though he's not my favourite.

Daniel Craig is definitely the best Bond since Roger Moore, and more ruthless. His films hearken back to the standard that Connery set.

Some films are definitely better written and have better stories than others, but you'll just have to check them out to find which one's you like the best.

Some of my favourites include Dr No, Thunderball, Diamonds are Forever, Live and Let Die, The Man With the Golden Gun, Moonraker, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Die Another Day.

Both of the Daniel Craig ones are excellent: Casino Royale, and Quantum of Solace.

GB

I'll have to concur with GB largely on this one. I'm a Moore fan when it comes to Bond portrayals, but Connery will always be the yardstick to measure by. Timothy Dalton had two films, The Living Daylights (which I felt was rather substandard as a Bond movie) and License to Kill, which was actually better than TLD. But I can't really put my finger on what Dalton was missing in the role. It might well have been his personality wasn't a good fit, but I think he just wasn't able to mold himself into the role properly...it just wasn't a good fit. Not to say he's not a good actor (although whenever I think of Dalton, I think of his pseudo-space Robin Hood role in that 1980 Flash Gordon movie ), but the Bond role is has to fill very specific niches and it's kind of obvious when someone isn't doing it well. Of course Connery and Moore are some fairly hard acts to follow up, so it could be the problem lies with the Bond fanbase as opposed to Dalton's ability to fill the role. Mystery of mysteries.

I really enjoy Pierce Brosnan's acting, but his Bond would drive me insane sometimes. Bond is essentially a super secret agent/assassin, but Brosnan's interpretation of him would often involve him getting borderline weepy at times. James Bond never cries. Ever. Remember that one, kids. He can get angry or contemplative, but never weepy. Daniel Craig's Bond is phenomenal, and you can all but feel the ice coursing through his veins. He is an excellent fit for the role. The one I think deserves more credit than he gets is George Lazenby, who I think did a really nice job on the one film he starred in and kind of unfairly got knocked aside to make room for Connery's return. His portrayal of a grieving Bond (who doesn't cry) at the end of the movie was rather...heartwrenching, for lack of a better word. That takes talent.

Jaws will always be the best Bond villain of all time. Jaws. It's Richard Kiel!!

Kate, the only Bond movies I've seen are the two Daniel Craig ones. I totally, utterly, adore Casino Royale. I think it's a great overall action movie with the perfect European background. Eva Green is stunning, and an interesting character to boot.

I wasn't as impressed with Quantum of Solace. Just didn't seem to be such a structured, engaging movie...more action, less substance.

I'm not really sure if I want to see the older Bond films...personally I don't find Sean Connery atractive in the least.

I saw the 2002 film Adaption this afternoon. I really had no idea what it was about, except that the blurb on the back looked intriqing. And I really, really, can't stand Nicholas Cage. But somehow I decided to watch it anyway. And after finishing it, at first I was like "um WHAT was that all about?" But after thinking about it and reading some people's thoughts on imdb about it, I realized it was actually seriously brilliant. It's actually redeemed Nicholas Cage for me---and I never thought I would say that.
It definetly has some adult content, so viewers beware...but I would highly reccomend it.

Just watched Sweeney Todd in HBO. I really am into Johnny Depp's acting since from the start. Especially his acting in Pirates of the Caribbean. No doubt he is one of the A list people in Hollywood.

Going back to Sweeney Todd, well, the plot really is scary but has a sort of twist in it. Didn't get the story from the start but as it plays, it shows why this scene is like this, why Sweeney is like that.

Well, this will be from left field.....

Last night I watched the 1980 film Somewhere In Time starring Christopher Reeves, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer.

First off, with a cast like this, the film has to be at least watchable. Now to the review!

I was actually pleasantly surprised by this. I knew it was a tear jerker (thanks to my Dad's foreknowledge) and was excepting a rather laughable film with a touching moment at the end. Thankfully, I was wrong.

Is the film a masterpiece? By no means! But it is fun and sweet with some good acting, great production design and a simply beautiful score by the late great John Barry. I really loved some of the camera angles and the way the director used widescreen to put several different actors or items in one shot. Helped to give the film a more artistic feel.

As mentioned before, the acting by all parties is solid. The actors are fun to watch and it's always a pleasure to see Christopher Plummer in a film whether his character is likable or not (in this case, not).

So, I really enjoyed the film and wouldn't mind seeing it again. And yes, I will admit I did cry and the end.... but I blame John Barry's score for that!!!

3/5