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CrazyPhil · 08-17-2008, 02:58 AM

Alien Planet

Actually, this was more of a documentary than an actual "movie", but it was still about the length of a movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it, though I don't watch too many documentaries.

As the name suggests, the movie takes the viewer on a fictional journey to another planet in the near future to discover actual alien life. No, not little green men who fly in spaceships, but actual plausible lifeforms similar to the different plants and animals we have or had on Earth. I thoroughly enjoyed it, mainly because it's actually possible and we may find similar lifeforms whenever we do start launching similar kinds of expeditions to other planets in the near future.

I firmly believe there has to be some other life out there, and I have no doubt we will eventually discover it, and this movie shows one of the ways we could.

Anyway, if you haven't seen it yet, you can buy the DVD on Amazon, but it's also available to watch online here, albeit with low video quality.

Cassini90125 · 08-17-2008, 08:28 AM

I have a copy of Alien Planet and I love it. It was exceptionally well done, both in technical and scientific terms, and very plausible. I've watched it many times since it's debut on the Discovery Channel, the most recent viewing being just two weeks ago, and I never get tired of it. It may interest you to know that the show was based on a book titled Expedition by Wayne Barlow; the book is out of print but copies turn up on Amazon and eBay now and then. I haven't read it but I understand that there are some significant differences between the book and the movie. Regardless, the movie gets a very definite thumbs-up from me.

Mr. Marshmallow · 08-17-2008, 05:04 PM

Mirrors

I've always thought mirrors were perfect weapons to use in a horror movie, I could think of plenty of ways they could be scary, this is NOT one of them. The movie has some great acting from Kiefer Sutherland and gore hounds will be VERY happy to see there is some seriously twisted forms of gore (Especially the "Jaw" scene).

However the story was convoluted, jumbled, poorly explained and ultimately crapped upon by the uninspiring climax and "truth" behind everything. They spent half the damn movie playing clue search and not enough time increasing the body count or even bothering to make it scary. I wasn't totally disappointed but outside for gore, I can't really see recommending this to anyone.

Sparky · 08-17-2008, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the review Mr M; I had no idea if I wanted to see Mirrors or not.

I also enjoyed Alien Planet when it came on TV some time ago (if it's the one I'm thinking of, anyways).

I recently saw a Korean horror film recently called The Ghost (Ryeong) that I was highly disappointed in. Every scare involved a dripping-wet female ghost with long hair obscuring her face...effects were great and I might have been scared if I hadn't seen the exact same thing done in half a dozen other films. :/ The plot twist was interesting but not good enough to save the film, imho.

WiltsAKGirl17 · 08-17-2008, 05:48 PM

The last half hour of John Q

I liked this movie four years ago, and I'm thrilled to say that it hasn't lost its appeal. The story follows John Archibald (played by Denzel Washington) on his quest to get his young son a heart transplant.

The beginning (as I recall-- keep in mind all I caught was the last half-hour) was good, but the subtle foreshadowing got to be glaringly obvious two-thirds of the way through. The ending was emotional and pure and utter win.

Pretty good movie overall.

Medikor · 08-17-2008, 06:28 PM

Bits and pieces of "Shoot 'em up". I'll probably try to see it in full later because it was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. It knows just how ridiculous it is and just has fun with it rather than trying to be serious and over the top.

Mr. Marshmallow · 08-18-2008, 11:33 PM

Tropic Thunder

Quite possibly one of the funniest movies of 2008, and that I have seen in a good long while. This movie is hysterical, Ben Stiller did a masterful job directing/writing/producing/acting this movie. Its gritty, its gory, its loaded with action, great acting and great lines. Totally over the top and outrageous.

Unless you don't like to laugh your ass off, I suggest you see this movie IMMEDIATELY! Its a fantastic film 4 stars baby

and be on the look out for Tom Cruise's hilarious small role, he's worth the price of admission alone.

Medikor · 08-20-2008, 12:03 PM

I'm in the middle of watching "Clash of the Titans". I'm loving the effects so far.

L.G. · 08-20-2008, 05:47 PM

Watched Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters over the weekend. I never got a chance to see it in theaters. It was nothing special but not terrible either. Dr. Weird and Steve never cease to amuse me though.

Bloo2daMacs · 08-20-2008, 06:08 PM

I decided to watch the Simpsons Movie.... again.

Still a good movie after all of the times I've watched it.

08-17-2008, 02:58 AM	#1631
CrazyPhil Settling In Ride 'em cowboy. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cowboy Central...Er...I mean Texas Posts: 75	Alien Planet Actually, this was more of a documentary than an actual "movie", but it was still about the length of a movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it, though I don't watch too many documentaries. As the name suggests, the movie takes the viewer on a fictional journey to another planet in the near future to discover actual alien life. No, not little green men who fly in spaceships, but actual plausible lifeforms similar to the different plants and animals we have or had on Earth. I thoroughly enjoyed it, mainly because it's actually possible and we may find similar lifeforms whenever we do start launching similar kinds of expeditions to other planets in the near future. I firmly believe there has to be some other life out there, and I have no doubt we will eventually discover it, and this movie shows one of the ways we could. Anyway, if you haven't seen it yet, you can buy the DVD on Amazon, but it's also available to watch online here, albeit with low video quality. __________________ Bloo: "Yes, but on this you punch who you DON'T want to win." Eduardo: "Oh." PUNCH Eduardo: "I like voting." HIM-Best.Band.Ever. Last edited by CrazyPhil; 08-17-2008 at 02:59 AM.

08-17-2008, 08:28 AM	#1632
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,652	I have a copy of Alien Planet and I love it. It was exceptionally well done, both in technical and scientific terms, and very plausible. I've watched it many times since it's debut on the Discovery Channel, the most recent viewing being just two weeks ago, and I never get tired of it. It may interest you to know that the show was based on a book titled Expedition by Wayne Barlow; the book is out of print but copies turn up on Amazon and eBay now and then. I haven't read it but I understand that there are some significant differences between the book and the movie. Regardless, the movie gets a very definite thumbs-up from me. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

08-17-2008, 05:04 PM	#1633
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	Mirrors I've always thought mirrors were perfect weapons to use in a horror movie, I could think of plenty of ways they could be scary, this is NOT one of them. The movie has some great acting from Kiefer Sutherland and gore hounds will be VERY happy to see there is some seriously twisted forms of gore (Especially the "Jaw" scene). However the story was convoluted, jumbled, poorly explained and ultimately crapped upon by the uninspiring climax and "truth" behind everything. They spent half the damn movie playing clue search and not enough time increasing the body count or even bothering to make it scary. I wasn't totally disappointed but outside for gore, I can't really see recommending this to anyone. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999

08-17-2008, 05:44 PM	#1634
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,714	Thanks for the review Mr M; I had no idea if I wanted to see Mirrors or not. I also enjoyed Alien Planet when it came on TV some time ago (if it's the one I'm thinking of, anyways). I recently saw a Korean horror film recently called The Ghost (Ryeong) that I was highly disappointed in. Every scare involved a dripping-wet female ghost with long hair obscuring her face...effects were great and I might have been scared if I hadn't seen the exact same thing done in half a dozen other films. :/ The plot twist was interesting but not good enough to save the film, imho. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

08-17-2008, 05:48 PM	#1635
WiltsAKGirl17 Dorkfish Now all I need are dance fans and I can go to Cama'i! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bush Alaska, USA Posts: 583	The last half hour of John Q I liked this movie four years ago, and I'm thrilled to say that it hasn't lost its appeal. The story follows John Archibald (played by Denzel Washington) on his quest to get his young son a heart transplant. The beginning (as I recall-- keep in mind all I caught was the last half-hour) was good, but the subtle foreshadowing got to be glaringly obvious two-thirds of the way through. The ending was emotional and pure and utter win. Pretty good movie overall. __________________ Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great. ~ Ratatouille

08-17-2008, 06:28 PM	#1636
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	Bits and pieces of "Shoot 'em up". I'll probably try to see it in full later because it was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. It knows just how ridiculous it is and just has fun with it rather than trying to be serious and over the top. __________________

08-18-2008, 11:33 PM	#1637
Mr. Marshmallow Not-So-Hopeless Romantic Gotta love being in love Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orland Park, IL Posts: 1,924	Tropic Thunder Quite possibly one of the funniest movies of 2008, and that I have seen in a good long while. This movie is hysterical, Ben Stiller did a masterful job directing/writing/producing/acting this movie. Its gritty, its gory, its loaded with action, great acting and great lines. Totally over the top and outrageous. Unless you don't like to laugh your ass off, I suggest you see this movie IMMEDIATELY! Its a fantastic film 4 stars baby and be on the look out for Tom Cruise's hilarious small role, he's worth the price of admission alone. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/BionicSlime http://www.fanfiction.net/~nukem999 Last edited by Mr. Marshmallow; 08-18-2008 at 11:33 PM.

08-20-2008, 12:03 PM	#1638
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	I'm in the middle of watching "Clash of the Titans". I'm loving the effects so far. __________________

08-20-2008, 05:47 PM	#1639
L.G. Melvineer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 177	Watched Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters over the weekend. I never got a chance to see it in theaters. It was nothing special but not terrible either. Dr. Weird and Steve never cease to amuse me though.

08-20-2008, 06:08 PM	#1640
Bloo2daMacs Banned THE REFORMER... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Spam Board Posts: 910	I decided to watch the Simpsons Movie.... again. Still a good movie after all of the times I've watched it.