What movies have you seen recently?

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We just watched Paranormal Activity III yesterday. My wife and I both agreed while it didn't compare to the original, it was certainly an improvement on the number II. In fact, I thought this should have been the original sequel.

-Bill, otherwise known as Kraichgauer

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009/Swedish version) - I was originally going to read the book first, but I didn't like the way it was written so I decided to watch the movie version instead. I'm happy to report that I loved it! I find Noomi Rapace to be highly attractive as the androgynous Lisbeth. A few times I accidentally mistook her for a guy - even with her shirt off. I'm looking forward to watching the sequels. I'm very happy that the whole trilogy is available to watch instantly on Netflix!

We just watched Drive last night. Very good movie, one I'd like to one day own.

-Bill, otherwise known a Kraichgauer

Pretty terrific.

Marley and Me.

Made me cry. D=

I've just finished watching The Rum Diary. I liked it. Easy to watch, fun and interesting. Wouldn't be as good without Johnny Depp of course.

I just returned from seeing Safe House.

This was intense! At times I mistook Ryan Reynolds
for Ryan Gosling, even with the hoodie up.
Denzel Washington gave one hell of a performance.

"Am I making you nervous?"

Saw Red Tails the other night and thought it was a very good movie despite a few minor goofs that I noticed.

I want to see Safehouse next.

Act of Valor later this month appears to be awesome from watching the trailer.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnlPgo9TaGo[/youtube]

I agree, and wish Hollyweird would hurry the hell up with the sequel!

I've watched Drive 3 times already. It's a near perfect movie IMO. Bought the soundtrack as well, awesome.

I doubt there'll be a sequel, but I certainly wouldn't mind one. I love the style of the film: very 1980s without trying too hard to be retro, very stylish without being pretentious. It's a much better Miami Vice movie than Miami Vice. There should be more like it. Great actors, great direction, and dig that soundtrack.

EDIT: I just found that the author of the book, James Sallis, has written a sequel called Driven that'll be published in April. He probably wrote it in the hopes of getting it filmed. One can hope. In the meantime, I'll have to check out the first book.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close- it's about an Aspie kid!
Highly recommend!! !

That's cool. I didnt know the kid was an aspie but I haven't seen the movie.

Actually, they are planning to film Drive II, which is perhaps why Sallis went and wrote a sequel.

-Bill, otherwise known as Kraichgauer

I assume it's one of those situations like The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Hannibal Rising, in which the film producers made it clear that there was going to be a sequel with or without the original author, so he decided that he might as well write a book for them to base it on.

I can't find much information, however, on whether or not the film sequel will be based on the book sequel. The book sequel's plot summary only mentions in vague terms Driver's past catching up with him, while an interview with the first film's director mentions having two drivers in the film sequel. He mentions giving Driver his own Lex Luthor or Moriarty, a sort of mirror image arch enemy.

Wherever they go with it, I'll be there.

That sounds freakin' awesome!
Does anyone beside me say "awesome" anymore?

-Bill, otherwise known as Kraichgauer