What was the last movie you saw?

[Culhwch]

Originally Posted by ColdBurn

As a British comedy, the film must pretend to an intelligent premise.

Just like Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Shaun of the Dead...

You're right, though, there is a fundamental difference in the American and British (and Australian) sense of humour. It's interesting that Brits and Australians are much more likely to 'get' and enjoy American humour than vice-versa, though. Probably a sympton of overexposure to American culture.

[j. d. worthington]

Considering most of the comedies I've seen over the past 25 years, I think the bit about "not necessarily slapstick" bordered on absolutely hilarious itself. Subtlety in humor in this country simply doesn't seem to exist when it comes to comedic films. This was by no means always the case, even for really successful films; but over the past quarter century, one may as well be using the genuine slapstick -- it'd be about the same level of wit. (My apologies to any Punch and Judy or Commedia dell'arte fans....)

My own recent foray into movies -- the first in some weeks -- was Hitchcock's Notorious. On many levels, a wonderful film. But the MacGuffin here was just a bit difficult to take, and nearly ruined the film for me. A leeetle bit of care in choosing such a gimmick would be appreciated....

[Hilarious Joke]

Well I don't think American humour is so bad. I love (and I know people will disagree with me) Apatow and crew.

And while I think the original Death at a Funeral was excellent, maybe the American one will be good as well. I love love LOVED the original British version of The Office, but I also really like the American one. In fact, I think along with Entourage, The Office (American) is currently one of the best shows in syndication.

*prepares for lambasting*

[digs]

*bastes lamb*

Yeah, you like that!? Now it's all tender and succulent!

I am likewise of the opinion that UK and US humour both have their place. I am, however, firmly against Trinidadian humour.

[Mouse]

Originally Posted by j. d. worthington

Considering most of the comedies I've seen over the past 25 years, I think the bit about "not necessarily slapstick" bordered on absolutely hilarious itself. Subtlety in humor in this country simply doesn't seem to exist when it comes to comedic films. This was by no means always the case, even for really successful films; but over the past quarter century, one may as well be using the genuine slapstick -- it'd be about the same level of wit. (My apologies to any Punch and Judy or Commedia dell'arte fans....)

Yeah, that was my point, only you've said it better.

I'm not a big fan of American comedy films. After I'd posted here I was trying to think of one that had actually made me laugh and the only one I can think of is 'Dude, where's my car?' which actually doesn't validate my viewpoint at all! Generally though, I do prefer British humour.

Anyway, on topic, the last film I saw was The Italian Job the American version (why? why do it?!) and that was only because it was on TV. Anyway, I only watched about ten minutes, then (after frowning at the TV for a while, wondering if that really was The Italian Job) I went to bed.

[J Riff]

I watched Avatar for the 2nd time and decided it was a fantasy.
Then I watched Mouse Hunt, and it was hilarious.
Next will be Gymkata, again, maybe.

[Quokka]

Originally Posted by Mouse

Anyway, on topic, the last film I saw was The Italian Job the American version (why? why do it?!) and that was only because it was on TV. Anyway, I only watched about ten minutes, then (after frowning at the TV for a while, wondering if that really was The Italian Job) I went to bed.

I noticed the original The Italian Job is on TV on saturday night, never having watched it I'm hoping to do so Saturday. The last movie I did see was another british comedy, Hot Fuzz. One of those movies I've been meaning to watch for ages, I even hired it out a couple of times and didn't get time to put it on. It all gets very silly of course but it's very very funny and there's so many nice touches all through it from the endless movie references to the action movie special effects and gimicks.

Edit: Two others I've recently ticked off the meaning to watch list are Toy story 1 and 2. Love animation, love Pixar and yet I've never seen them . Brilliant movies the pair of them, on TV to advertise the 3rd one I'm sure but my 4 yr old daughter and me had a ball watching them.

[Mouse]

I do love Hot Fuzz! From my neck o' the woods too.

[clovis-man]

Iron Man 2. Had to try to catch it in a theater before it it moved on to DVD limbo. Not profound, but quite entertaining. Scarlett Johansson as an action figure and Mickey Rourke as the villain were fun.

[mygoditsraining]

The Departed. I love Jack Nicholson in this movie. Hell, I love Jack Nicholson. In this, he's especially good.

[Lenny]

Sat down with a group of friends and watched The Human Centipede tonight.

I rather enjoyed it! The acting wasn't particularly bad (they couldn't have found a better person to play Dr. Heiter), the gore was implied with bandages rather than actually being there and the story was nowhere near as daft as it sounds. OK, maybe it was, but it fit in quite well with the film (which was well made, I must say).

[digs]

Reservoir Dogs. So good! 2 hours passed before I knew it and then suddenly it was over...

And with that, I have officially watched every Tarantino film (I have a certificate and everything!) Rankings:

1. Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Reservoir Dogs
4. Death Proof
5. Kill Bill: Vol. 2
6. Jackie Brown
7. Pulp Fiction

[Quokka]

In the fine print does it mention Dusk Till Dawn?

[digs]

Wasn't that Rodriguez?

[Quokka]

You're right actor/writer/producer but didn't direct... my apologies .