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jekylljuice · 08-05-2009, 11:55 AM

I remember Mrs. Doubtfire - I haven't seen it ages myself, so I probably should try and watch it again some time soon. For the longest time I would look back on that film and wonder whatever became of Mara Wilson. She seemed to be in pretty much everything when I was a kid (well, only three other films that I can actually think of, but at the time that was enough to make her seem pretty darn ubiquitous in my eyes), and I recall her being quite a talented young actress. Then she just completely fizzled. According to wikipedia she currently attends drama school, so maybe she hasn't dropped out of acting altogether, though I don't know if we'll ever see her on the big screen again.

For me it was...

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

A classic comedy - good-natured, hilarious and with a healthy layer of heart and poignency beneath the two leading characters' interactions. Actually, just seeing John Candy in anything is enough to leave it with a bittersweet tinge - I still miss him after all these years.

Lynnie · 08-05-2009, 12:11 PM

I LOVE that movie! It's a Thanksgiving tradition in my family. We must watch it every November at some point. It never, ever gets old. I'm a fan of both John's and Steve's, and like most everything I've seen that they've each done. I remember John passing, too. It was very sad, and shocking.

As for the last movie I saw, last night it was The Day after Tomorrow. I've always really liked that movie as it has to do with weather and scary situations that, although unlikely, could probably happen someday, in some way or other. I love their drive to survive the storm, and they did! A sweet budding "young love" story also added some cuteness, if you will, to the story line.

Hehe, a number of years ago over at MovieTome.com, I was having connection issues and accidentally submitted my rating and review for the movie like six times. And I couldn't get rid of the multiples, so on my profile over there it appears it's my favorite movie of all time.

Cocoapups · 08-05-2009, 02:45 PM

I think the last movie I saw was G-Force... XD

Mr. Marshmallow · 08-09-2009, 10:02 AM

GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Talk about a wham bam action film but it was really hard to hear.....over its utter awesomeness ^^. True the movie royally screwed over the only characters I actually KNOW in Gi Joe (Cobra Commander and Destro) but as a whole the movie was an absolute blast and definitely what I would call a fun movie.

Its a summer blockbuster movie meant only to be fun and you really have to look at it that way otherwise you'll hate it. Its just for kicks and giggles, having fun and just not worrying about deep poetic dialog or crap like that which is all well in good, but sometimes you just wanna sit back and watch stuff blow up and "GI Joe" is definitely that kind of movie.

iceberg210 · 08-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Titan AE, and it was epic. Fantastic film, especially in that I'm not a huge scifi fan but I found this quite enjoyable. There are some rough parts I admit where you wish Fox had spent a couple extra grand on the 3D CGI backgrounds but overall a great great movie.

frankie_fan · 08-13-2009, 02:11 PM

Meet the Robinsons

A really fun movie that I really enjoyed. Especially Danny Elfman's score. The characters were really fun and I especially loved the meatball showdown at the dinner table (Franny's SO awesome!

). Not to mention a really lovely ending with a great song thrown into it. I really enjoyed this film.

jekylljuice · 08-16-2009, 04:03 AM

Mamma Mia!

For the second time. This may well be the silliest, cheesiest musical-to-movie adaptation ever, but ADMIT IT - you liked it! I know I did. In fact, I think I'm going to have to look out for the dvd some time within the near future.

and

Home Alone

I watched this last week with my family in honour of the late John Hughes. I remember reading a review of this film many years ago which really stuck with me, suggesting that it might very well have been the "first family movie - certainly the first Xmas movie - about child abuse", and that the sheer brutality which Kevin inflicts upon poor unsuspecting Harry and Marv at the film's climax is, essentially, an outlet for his repressed anger at the negligent adults in his life. Truthfully, I do think that Harry and Marv are considerably less repulsive characters than a lot of the McCallisters themselves - and, of them, Catherine O'Hara's character seems to be the only one who properly atones in the end. As much as this movie has always tickled me, I've gotta admit that that whole element does kind of bother me.

In the film's favour, I do really like the stuff with Roberts Blossom (to see him in a slightly less innocent role, check out the 80s Twilight Zone episode "The Burning Man", which has been on my mind a lot lately since I recently read the original short story) - and the ever-wonderful John Candy. And of course Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern always had terrific chemistry as the "Wet Bandits".

Also to its credit, it does have a very powerful moral - namely, that bad parenting breeds sadistic children. This was even more evident in the sequel.

Howard · 08-16-2009, 09:15 AM

It's Elvis weekend on TMC, so right now is Jailhouse Rock.

Lynnie · 08-20-2009, 07:11 PM

Race to Witch Mountain

Starring AnnaSophia Robb, whom I've watched grow up from a little girl to the lovely young lady she is today. And playing a side roll was Mac's voice's older brother, Chris Marquette. The Marquette boys will always be adorable in my eyes, no matter how old they get.

It was much more sci fi and actiony than the other Witch Mountain movies. I like the magic involved and watching how they use their powers more than all the action, especially if it leads to something humorous. So I didn't like it as much as the others. But it was ok. I still think it was worth it for AnnaSophia and Chris.

iceberg210 · 08-21-2009, 07:01 PM

Muppets in Space...

Hadn't seen it before, and while it's not as good as say "Muppet Treasure Island" it's still a good one.

Jim Henson's company always puts out good stuff.

08-05-2009, 11:55 AM	#1901
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	I remember Mrs. Doubtfire - I haven't seen it ages myself, so I probably should try and watch it again some time soon. For the longest time I would look back on that film and wonder whatever became of Mara Wilson. She seemed to be in pretty much everything when I was a kid (well, only three other films that I can actually think of, but at the time that was enough to make her seem pretty darn ubiquitous in my eyes), and I recall her being quite a talented young actress. Then she just completely fizzled. According to wikipedia she currently attends drama school, so maybe she hasn't dropped out of acting altogether, though I don't know if we'll ever see her on the big screen again. For me it was... Planes, Trains and Automobiles A classic comedy - good-natured, hilarious and with a healthy layer of heart and poignency beneath the two leading characters' interactions. Actually, just seeing John Candy in anything is enough to leave it with a bittersweet tinge - I still miss him after all these years. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 08-05-2009 at 12:02 PM.

08-05-2009, 12:11 PM	#1902
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	I LOVE that movie! It's a Thanksgiving tradition in my family. We must watch it every November at some point. It never, ever gets old. I'm a fan of both John's and Steve's, and like most everything I've seen that they've each done. I remember John passing, too. It was very sad, and shocking. As for the last movie I saw, last night it was The Day after Tomorrow. I've always really liked that movie as it has to do with weather and scary situations that, although unlikely, could probably happen someday, in some way or other. I love their drive to survive the storm, and they did! A sweet budding "young love" story also added some cuteness, if you will, to the story line. Hehe, a number of years ago over at MovieTome.com, I was having connection issues and accidentally submitted my rating and review for the movie like six times. And I couldn't get rid of the multiples, so on my profile over there it appears it's my favorite movie of all time. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave Last edited by Lynnie; 08-05-2009 at 12:12 PM. Reason: which "do" am I talking about here? Hmmm...

08-05-2009, 02:45 PM	#1903
Cocoapups Newly Abandoned Liek OMG! It is Princess Daisy! ? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12	I think the last movie I saw was G-Force... XD __________________

08-09-2009, 10:02 AM	#1904
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra Talk about a wham bam action film but it was really hard to hear.....over its utter awesomeness ^^. True the movie royally screwed over the only characters I actually KNOW in Gi Joe (Cobra Commander and Destro) but as a whole the movie was an absolute blast and definitely what I would call a fun movie. Its a summer blockbuster movie meant only to be fun and you really have to look at it that way otherwise you'll hate it. Its just for kicks and giggles, having fun and just not worrying about deep poetic dialog or crap like that which is all well in good, but sometimes you just wanna sit back and watch stuff blow up and "GI Joe" is definitely that kind of movie. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999

08-13-2009, 02:11 PM	#1906
frankie_fan Resident Movie Buff But that's another show Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I come from the land down under Posts: 1,078	Dude, I can't take you seriously in that hat! Meet the Robinsons A really fun movie that I really enjoyed. Especially Danny Elfman's score. The characters were really fun and I especially loved the meatball showdown at the dinner table (Franny's SO awesome! ). Not to mention a really lovely ending with a great song thrown into it. I really enjoyed this film. __________________ My deviantART page My myCast.io page

08-09-2009, 09:30 PM	#1905
iceberg210 Newly Abandoned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 47	Titan AE, and it was epic. Fantastic film, especially in that I'm not a huge scifi fan but I found this quite enjoyable. There are some rough parts I admit where you wish Fox had spent a couple extra grand on the 3D CGI backgrounds but overall a great great movie.

08-16-2009, 04:03 AM	#1907
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Mamma Mia! For the second time. This may well be the silliest, cheesiest musical-to-movie adaptation ever, but ADMIT IT - you liked it! I know I did. In fact, I think I'm going to have to look out for the dvd some time within the near future. and Home Alone I watched this last week with my family in honour of the late John Hughes. I remember reading a review of this film many years ago which really stuck with me, suggesting that it might very well have been the "first family movie - certainly the first Xmas movie - about child abuse", and that the sheer brutality which Kevin inflicts upon poor unsuspecting Harry and Marv at the film's climax is, essentially, an outlet for his repressed anger at the negligent adults in his life. Truthfully, I do think that Harry and Marv are considerably less repulsive characters than a lot of the McCallisters themselves - and, of them, Catherine O'Hara's character seems to be the only one who properly atones in the end. As much as this movie has always tickled me, I've gotta admit that that whole element does kind of bother me. In the film's favour, I do really like the stuff with Roberts Blossom (to see him in a slightly less innocent role, check out the 80s Twilight Zone episode "The Burning Man", which has been on my mind a lot lately since I recently read the original short story) - and the ever-wonderful John Candy. And of course Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern always had terrific chemistry as the "Wet Bandits". Also to its credit, it does have a very powerful moral - namely, that bad parenting breeds sadistic children. This was even more evident in the sequel. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 08-16-2009 at 07:15 AM.

08-16-2009, 09:15 AM	#1908
Howard Desert Rat Only the best! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,356	It's Elvis weekend on TMC, so right now is Jailhouse Rock. Last edited by Howard; 08-16-2009 at 09:16 AM.

08-20-2009, 07:11 PM	#1909
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Race to Witch Mountain Starring AnnaSophia Robb, whom I've watched grow up from a little girl to the lovely young lady she is today. And playing a side roll was Mac's voice's older brother, Chris Marquette. The Marquette boys will always be adorable in my eyes, no matter how old they get. It was much more sci fi and actiony than the other Witch Mountain movies. I like the magic involved and watching how they use their powers more than all the action, especially if it leads to something humorous. So I didn't like it as much as the others. But it was ok. I still think it was worth it for AnnaSophia and Chris. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

08-21-2009, 07:01 PM	#1910
iceberg210 Newly Abandoned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 47	Muppets in Space... Hadn't seen it before, and while it's not as good as say "Muppet Treasure Island" it's still a good one. Jim Henson's company always puts out good stuff.