What's the last movie you *really* wanted to see?

[tjdee]

There's a thread over in LBN and an article in Entertainment Weekly about declining film box office sales... personally I blame Bush's economy choking any creativity and the constant sequel/book-to-film/remake crap coming out...

So what's the last movie you were *really* excited to see, in the theater, that wasn't a sequel/remake/book/play/musical-to-film? Why?

My answer would have been the last LOTR movie, but the last original film I was excited to see first run was...um... The Jacket, because Adrien Brody was in it. I actually can't think of another one, and how sad is that?

[Sandpiper]

1. Sin City

Was the last movie I was excited to see.

Last original film?

*Shrugs*

:shrug:

[xray s]

2. Fahrenheit 911

That was the last one I really looked forward to.

[peekaloo]

9. same here. nt

[Nite Owl]

12. me too

I couldn't wait for it and was willing to stand in line.

[FuzzySlippers]

21. Me three, or four maybe.

It was the first movie I went to see in the theater since, like, the introduction of the talkie. Well, not quite THAT long, but you get the idea.

[tjdee]

14. Ooh--I would have said that maybe...

but my head doesn't place documentaries with other films...cause they're kind of like...news....but yeah, I was really excited to see that too.

[jeff30997]

3. No sequel ? Damn !

I was going to say: "Police academy 43: A new beginning."

[tjdee]

8. Well yes, those are film classics.

:silly:

[KingOfLostSouls]

4. House Of Flying Daggers

I would slay everyone on DU if ziyi zhang commanded it

Collateral was really good though also.

[tjdee]

13. It's so hard for me to pronounce her name now...

I feel like I'm insane--I know she Americanized it, as her name is Ziyi and everything...but it still seems wrong somehow!

She is lovely. Btw, she's going to be the lead in "Memoirs of a Geisha", which will probably be a big hit (as it is based on the book!)

I've not seen that film you mentioned though--thought it was capitalizing on the "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" thing. Was the story actually good?

[KingOfLostSouls]

20. It was ok, good

but I'd put out of the "BIG" China to america releases about 3

of course shes also in the other two, Crouching Tiger and Hero

I'd put Hero above Crouching Tiger, with house of flying daggers about third

but if you REALLY wanna see a killer "asian" film, watch Better Luck Tomorrow

totally fucks with the stereotype of asian kids in america.

[tjdee]

22. Is that the one...about the SAT?

I vaguely seem to remember an MTV films production with a group of Asian kids...?

[KingOfLostSouls]

24. Not REALLY The SAT

its basically these asian kids who pull off scams and shit, they're all honors students


its like a suburban take on KIDS

[tjdee]

28. Oh, I was mixing it with another film....

I know the one you mean--hadn't heard anything else about it since I saw the trailer (a while ago). Thanks for the good review!

[belladonna]

5. The Forgotten

Of course, when I did finally see it, it was a horrible disappointment and I wished I hadn't wasted my time.

[tjdee]

7. Did it suck the whole way through, or was it the ending?

For me, any thrillery film can be completely destroyed by the ending scene. Maybe I'm a snob?

I actually have The Forgotten on my Netflix queue...so you're saying don't bother, huh, LOL?

[belladonna]

19. It had it's moments at first

But you could see the storyline progressing in a VERY bad way and you just knew halfway through the movie that the ending was going to disappoint. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't waste my time.

[smbolisnch]

6. Ray

I couldn't wait to see it :)

[tjdee]

17. Argh! Biopics!

I've still not seen that, and thanks for reminding me, I have to put it on my queue.

[GirlinContempt]

10. Hitchhikers Guide

and Sin City.

But original? Jeeze... I dunno

[tjdee]

18. Did you like Hitchhiker's Guide?

I imagine you were a fan of the book...the film is never as good as the book, IMO...

[GirlinContempt]

26. Honestly

haven't had a chance to see it yet, I've been so busy.

[tjdee]

27. Well, I didn't seen F-911 for a lonnng time

considering how much I wanted to see it!

[Left Is Write]

11. Not a sequel? I'm not sure. I'm interested in Sin City, but

to say I'm "excited" about it would be overstating.

I'm very excited for Star Wars, War Of The Worlds, and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, but that's a sequel and two remakes.

[tjdee]

16. I guess it is a tough one--that's all they're making these days, really...

they're just not makin' em like they used to....which is funny, because back then they weren't being paid the king's ransom they are today...

[amazona]

15. fahrenheit 9-11

That's the only movie I was ever motivated enough to call in and have a ticket reserved for me at the theater in advance!

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[youthere]

23. Return of the King.

[taught_me_patience]

25. Million Dollar Baby

before that was Garden State

[ikojo]

29. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King nt

[BlueHandDuo]

30. Serenity...

...I've already missed out on TWO preview screenings because they sold out within hours of being announced. I can't wait till September!

[bigwillq]

31. A few from this past Oscar season:

I saw all the ones I wanted to.
Million Dollar Baby
Hotel Rwanda
The Aviator
Just to name a few

So far in 2005, I haven't really needed to see a movie. Nothing has enticed me.

[u4ic]

32. Dogville

was worth it, too!

[richmwill]

33. Team America World Police

Everyone was telling me how funny it was, and it did look funny from the previews. Then I saw it and almost fell asleep during it, not even laughing once. Biggest piece of garbage I've ever seen in my life.