Rate The Last Movie You've Seen

[Cybertox]

The Negotiator 9.25/10

Amazing Movie! Was extremely interesting until the end. Definitely one of my favourite movies now.

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Lethal Weapon 2 -7/10-

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Lethal Weapon 3 -7.5/10-

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Lethal Weapon 4 -7.5/10-

[RaY_210]

Spring Breakdown 9/10
Awesome movie with Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, and Parker Posie

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom -8/10- PQ is very good on BR.

[Ixion]

Life of Pie

lol

The Return of the King: 9/10

Now, this one gave me the same reaction as when I saw it in theaters: Why didn't I get to see Sauran back on the battlefield and kicking ass?! And then I realized, these movies follow the book, so I guess this question goes to Tolkien. Why couldn't you write Sauran so he's ressurected? Even if the ring gets destroyed. I was a kid when I saw this trilogy and when I saw the title of the third movie, I was so excited. I immediately thought that I would get to see Sauran come back from the dead, and not just be a whispering eye. I was eagerly anticpating the fight between Sauran and Aragorn and it never happened, which is why this gets a 9 and not a perfect 10. Because of that. Now before you Lord fans get a temper tantrum, understand from my point of view. I was a preteen when I saw it, so I expected an ultimate battle between good and evil, kind of like Luke vs. Vader in Return. But I didn't get that. I will always remember not getting my present on Christmas.

To quote the book...

'Is Faramir come?' Denethor asked.

'No,' said Gandalf. 'But he still lived when I left him. Yet he is resolved to stay with the rearguard, lest the retreat over the Pelennor become a rout. He may, perhaps, hold his men together long enough, but I doubt it. He is pitted against a foe to great. For one has come that I feared.'

'Not – the Dark Lord?' cried Pippin, forgetting his place in his terror.

Denethor laughed bitterly. 'Nay, not yet, Master Peregrin! He will not come save to triumph over me when all is won. He uses others as his weapons. So do all great lords, if they are wise, Master Halfling. Or why should I sit here in my tower and think, and watch, and wait, spending even my sons? For I can still wield a brand.'

Basically, in the book, Sauron had a physical body, but was in a weakened state without the ring. He used his minions instead. Plus, his forces would have annihilated Middle-Earth if it wasn't for Frodo destroying the ring, which he never suspected at all. So he felt no need to risk himself.

As for the reason why Tolkien did this from a storytelling perspective, it's mainly because Sauron is seen as a growing shadow and threat. By not showing him, it makes him more of a 'presence' of evil rather than another bad guy. Also, the 'Eye of Sauron' was just a metaphor for his spies and influence throughout Middle-Earth. Not a flaming eye. So he's a quite a unique villain.

By having Sauron pop out at the end, it would not have made sense in the grand scheme of the story. We didn't get to know him at all. He would be reduced from a psychological fear to a generic bad guy.

[claud3]

35 shots of Rum 10/10

a french movie about a retired train driver and his daughter... He struggles to live with change and she is in love with the guy up stairs and in the movie the father actually drinks 35 shots of Rum and they struggle with each other

[DreDayDetox]

lol



To quote the book...



Basically, in the book, Sauron had a physical body, but was in a weakened state without the ring. He used his minions instead. Plus, his forces would have annihilated Middle-Earth if it wasn't for Frodo destroying the ring, which he never suspected at all. So he felt no need to risk himself.

As for the reason why Tolkien did this from a storytelling perspective, it's mainly because Sauron is seen as a growing shadow and threat. By not showing him, it makes him more of a 'presence' of evil rather than another bad guy. Also, the 'Eye of Sauron' was just a metaphor for his spies and influence throughout Middle-Earth. Not a flaming eye. So he's a quite a unique villain.

By having Sauron pop out at the end, it would not have made sense in the grand scheme of the story. We didn't get to know him at all. He would be reduced from a psychological fear to a generic bad guy.

Well, fair enough, in the end, it makes sense for him to be their fear rather than some generic bad guy...but damn, I really would have loved to see more of Sauron in his actual form, just like in the intro to Fellowship. He was so cool looking and badass with that mace. I just want a Sauran vs. Aragon fight, and let's assume this is just for fun, no story to it, just for show.

[Ixion]

Well, fair enough, in the end, it makes sense for him to be their fear rather than some generic bad guy...but damn, I really would have loved to see more of Sauron in his actual form, just like in the intro to Fellowship. He was so cool looking and badass with that mace. I just want a Sauran vs. Aragon fight, and let's assume this is just for fun, no story to it, just for show.

They were initially going to have Aragorn fight Sauron. They were going to have Sauron descend in his angelic form (which is how he originated before becoming corrupt) and then turn into his prologue form.

The fight Aragorn has with the troll at the end? That was his fight against Sauron. But they changed that to a troll instead later on.

Here is how the scene looked...



It would have been cool to see, no doubt. But it would have been a huge lore-breaker, especially since Sauron was no longer able to change into his angelic form.

[DreDayDetox]

Yeah, I read about Sauron on the LOTR wiki. He was a man before he was corrupted. They even had him in that form in a videogame for LOTR. Long black hair, the works. And apparently, there is even a darker master than Sauron, they say he will be present when the end of the world happens, or the end of all ages. It's kind of like a metaphor for the Rapture lol

[TEJ2025]

Lawless 8/10
Pretty good movie. It's good to see Shia do something else besides a Transformers movie. Tom Hardy is top notch as always and it has a nice plot to it. It's a lot bloodier than I thought it was going to be but that didn't detract from the movie any.

[RedDragon7]

Zero Dark Thirty - 9/10

Another one for my top 5. It's interesting to see the story behind this unbelievable manhunt, however I think the best and more powerful statement is the last 5 minutes. And no, it's not Bin Laden's death. Not directly anyway.

Full review

[RyanGT]

Watched the move 'Grown Ups' on tv last night.

Funny movie with some very popular actors. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock to name a few.

I actually kinda liked it better the second time around, got a few nice laughs.

I'd give it like 7/10

[three3-times]

Flight

Oscar worthy performance from Denzel

9/10

[Ixion]

Yeah, I read about Sauron on the LOTR wiki. He was a man before he was corrupted. They even had him in that form in a videogame for LOTR. Long black hair, the works. And apparently, there is even a darker master than Sauron, they say he will be present when the end of the world happens, or the end of all ages. It's kind of like a metaphor for the Rapture lol

Sauron wasn't a man. He was a 'Maiar', which is the equivalent of Angels in Tolkien's mythology.

The creator of Arda (the world where Middle-Earth takes place) was Eru (also known as Illuvator). With the creation of the world, he created god-like beings called the 'Valar'. One of these Valar was Morgoth, who was the 'darker master' you referred to. He was the strongest Valar and rebelled against the rest of them, as Satan did to God.

Morgoth was the main villain of Middle-Earth for the First Age, with battles often consisting of Morgoth duking it out with the entirety of the Valar and being able to hold his own. The battles would destroy parts of Arda in the process, which is why they decided not to intervene in Middle-Earth from then on.

Morgoth was eventually defeated and imprisoned in Valinor (which is basically the Mt. Olympus of Arda). Then his lieutenant, Sauron, continued his mission throughout the Second and Third Ages. Below the Valar are the Maiar. Sauron was one of these, as well as the five wizards and a number of other beings.

And yes, there is a prophecy that Morgoth will return and complete his mission, similar to Revelation in the Bible.

[three3-times]

Geeks!!

i kid, i love LOTR

[Ixion]

Geeks!!

i kid, i love LOTR

Yeah, there's nothing geekier than discussing made up lore. lol

It's so interesting though! At least for me.

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade -8/10-

[Kuro]

Departed-9/10

[itachi73378]

The Departed-9/10

fixed and brilliant movie

[Kuro]

As long as you knew what I meant

[DreDayDetox]

Sauron wasn't a man. He was a 'Maiar', which is the equivalent of Angels in Tolkien's mythology.

The creator of Arda (the world where Middle-Earth takes place) was Eru (also known as Illuvator). With the creation of the world, he created god-like beings called the 'Valar'. One of these Valar was Morgoth, who was the 'darker master' you referred to. He was the strongest Valar and rebelled against the rest of them, as Satan did to God.

Morgoth was the main villain of Middle-Earth for the First Age, with battles often consisting of Morgoth duking it out with the entirety of the Valar and being able to hold his own. The battles would destroy parts of Arda in the process, which is why they decided not to intervene in Middle-Earth from then on.

Morgoth was eventually defeated and imprisoned in Valinor (which is basically the Mt. Olympus of Arda). Then his lieutenant, Sauron, continued his mission throughout the Second and Third Ages. Below the Valar are the Maiar. Sauron was one of these, as well as the five wizards and a number of other beings.

And yes, there is a prophecy that Morgoth will return and complete his mission, similar to Revelation in the Bible.

Thanks for the refresher. Are there books written on this event? The return of Morgoth when middle-earth comes to an end? I wouldn't mind seeing a movie on them again.

[Blacksite]

Departed-9/10

Not the first time I've said it but I love The Departed.

You should also check out Goodfellas. Another good Martin Scorsese film.

[RedDragon7]

lol

Woops, heh. Someone is going to make a parody movie and it's going to titled that.