Crowd Reports Thread

[MovieGuyKyle17]

I been to AMC theater before and it had these awesome recliner seats and the movie I saw only cost like 5 or 6 bucks it was great 

[Michael Gary Scott]

I been to AMC theater before and it had these awesome recliner seats and the movie I saw only cost like 5 or 6 bucks it was great

Thats way different then my experience. They are really expensive seats sucked and they have like 20-25 mins of trailers.

[DerekShooster]

HEY EVERYBODY, I SAW A GOOD MOVIE THIS WEEK! NEW CROWD REPORT!

HOORAY!!!

 

 

Side Effects

 

1:40PM Monday, February 18th

Regal Fenway 13 & RPX

Theater Capacity: 125 (45% full, I was actually surprised by the turnout... a lot of older people, too; I guess they had off work for Presidents' Day)

Ticket Price: $9.00

Concessions: medium popcorn, $2

 

 

TRAILERS:

 

Jack the Giant Slayer / "Go BIG or Go Home ad - I use to hate these "go to the movie theater" ads, but I like that Regal's tying them in with upcoming pictures now. Got some laughs from the older folks.

The Host - sounds like a cool idea, up until it's announced "From Stephanie Myers"... then the movie loses all credibility. Got a good reaction, though.

Oblivion - LOOKS AWESOME! Can't wait for this, even though the woman behind me said, "Trash" at the end of the trailer.

The Great Gatsby - WB has done a fantastic job with each of their trailers for this picture; it looks stunning, and got an excellent reaction from the crowd.

Admission - looks funny, lots of talking

G.I. Joe: Retaliation - I'm interested (my friend next to me, not so much); had lots of talking after.

Temptation - good trailer, but mixed reaction.

The Heat - "Oooh, this was shot in Boston!" I love how giddy Bostonians get when we see our city on the big screen; got the best reaction of the trailers.

Dead Man Down - looks good, weak reaction (mostly from trailer fatigue, judging by the grumbling).

 

 

THE FILM:

 

Finally, a sure thing playing at the movie theater! Steven Soderbergh has outdone himself, directing yet again another film that left me leaving the theater impressed by how much better the film was than my expectations were before walking in. The three or so different trailers I'd seen for Side Effects did a successful job at garnering my interest in the film (especially the Soderbergh direction), but unlike so many other trailers these days I had very little clue what the film would be about. And even when you start watching the film thinking you know what the movie's about, the story takes unpredictable turns. There were a lot more jaw-dropping moments, "Oh my God!"'s, and "No f*ck*ng way!"'s in Side Effects than any of us could've anticipated.

 

Interesting fact loosely related to Side Effects: I've recently watched and fallen in love with the new Netflix series House Of Cards directed and produced by David Fincher, and featuring Kate Mara, AKA Rooney Mara's older sister. Social Network-aside, the only other film I've seen Rooney Mara act in was Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. After seeing Kate Mara kick ass on HoC, I was beginning to think that she was the more talented Mara sister; however, Side Effects proved me wrong. These actress sisters are fearless trailblazers. Rooney really demonstrates range in this film; and I've finally reached a point where I don't hate Jude Law anymore because, honestly, the guy's an amazing actor. I'm also happy Soderbergh is trying to raise Channing Tatum's profile by featuring him in more mature roles like this one; he plays a pivotal role in the picture, and it's working wonders for his career.

 

The plot really kept me guessing and was full of all sorts of twists and turns I couldn't have predicted on first viewing. I'm definitely excited to watch this again in the future based on the merit of the story. Thomas Newman's score was effective if not memorable, and the camera shots were signature Soderbergh. The opening and closing shots strangely reminded me of Rosemary's Baby, which in hindsight I suppose was fitting considering there's an unexpected element of horror that figures into the film. The crowd seemed very into the movie, and my friend and I were talking about it for a full half hour after it ended. Like so many other great pictures that come out, Side Effects isn't even earning a fraction of the box office it deserves right now. Whether in theaters or on demand, please make sure to check out Side Effects when you have the opportunity.

 

Experience - 27/30

Story/Writing - 19/20

Acting - 14/15

Tech Specs (CInematography, Editing, Effects) - 13/15

Directing - 10/10

Music - 7/10

 

THE VERDICT: 90/100, A

Edited February 20, 2013 by Andy Stitzer 2

[MovieGuyKyle17]

HEY EVERYBODY, I SAW A GOOD MOVIE THIS WEEK! NEW CROWD REPORT!

HOORAY!!!

 

 

Side Effects

 

1:40PM Monday, February 18th

Regal Fenway 13 & RPX

Theater Capacity: 125 (45% full, I was actually surprised by the turnout... a lot of older people, too; I guess they had off work for Presidents' Day)

Ticket Price: $9.00

Concessions: medium popcorn, $2

 

 

TRAILERS:

 

Jack the Giant Slayer / "Go BIG or Go Home ad - I use to hate these "go to the movie theater" ads, but I like that Regal's tying them in with upcoming pictures now. Got some laughs from the older folks.

The Host - sounds like a cool idea, up until it's announced "From Stephanie Myers"... then the movie loses all credibility. Got a good reaction, though.

Oblivion - LOOKS AWESOME! Can't wait for this, even though the woman behind me said, "Trash" at the end of the trailer.

The Great Gatsby - WB has done a fantastic job with each of their trailers for this picture; it looks stunning, and got an excellent reaction from the crowd.

Admission - looks funny, lots of talking

G.I. Joe: Retaliation - I'm interested (my friend next to me, not so much); had lots of talking after.

Temptation - good trailer, but mixed reaction.

The Heat - "Oooh, this was shot in Boston!" I love how giddy Bostonians get when we see our city on the big screen; got the best reaction of the trailers.

Dead Man Down - looks good, weak reaction (mostly from trailer fatigue, judging by the grumbling).

 

 

THE FILM:

 

Finally, a sure thing playing at the movie theater! Steven Soderbergh has outdone himself, directing yet again another film that left me leaving the theater impressed by how much better the film was than my expectations were before walking in. The three or so different trailers I'd seen for Side Effects did a successful job at garnering my interest in the film (especially the Soderbergh direction), but unlike so many other trailers these days I had very little clue what the film would be about. And even when you start watching the film thinking you know what the movie's about, the story takes unpredictable turns. There were a lot more jaw-dropping moments, "Oh my God!"'s, and "No f*ck*ng way!"'s in Side Effects than any of us could've anticipated.

 

Interesting fact loosely related to Side Effects: I've recently watched and fallen in love with the new Netflix series House Of Cards directed and produced by David Fincher, and featuring Kate Mara, AKA Rooney Mara's older sister. Social Network-aside, the only other film I've seen Rooney Mara act in was Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. After seeing Kate Mara kick ass on HoC, I was beginning to think that she was the more talented Mara sister; however, Side Effects proved me wrong. These actress sisters are fearless trailblazers. Rooney really demonstrates range in this film; and I've finally reached a point where I don't hate Jude Law anymore because, honestly, the guy's an amazing actor. I'm also happy Soderbergh is trying to raise Channing Tatum's profile by featuring him in more mature roles like this one; he plays a pivotal role in the picture, and it's working wonders for his career.

 

The plot really kept me guessing and was full of all sorts of twists and turns I couldn't have predicted on first viewing. I'm definitely excited to watch this again in the future based on the merit of the story. Thomas Newman's score was effective if not memorable, and the camera shots were signature Soderbergh. The opening and closing shots strangely reminded me of Rosemary's Baby, which in hindsight I suppose was fitting considering there's an unexpected element of horror that figures into the film. The crowd seemed very into the movie, and my friend and I were talking about it for a full half hour after it ended. Like so many other great pictures that come out, Side Effects isn't even earning a fraction of the box office it deserves right now. Whether in theaters or on demand, please make sure to check out Side Effects when you have the opportunity.

 

Experience - 27/30

Story/Writing - 19/20

Acting - 14/15

Tech Specs (CInematography, Editing, Effects) - 13/15

Directing - 10/10

Music - 7/10

 

THE VERDICT: 90/100, A

I been thinking of seeing this because I have not seen any trailers or commercials for this, I hear its really good, and I always wanted to go into a movie without knowing what its really about. 

[DerekShooster]

 

Oscar® Nominated Short Films: Animated -AND- Live Action

 

Various times Saturday, February 23rd

Coolidge Corner Theater

Theater Capacity: 16/16 for the animated screening, 44/45 for the live-action screening

Ticket Price: $7.25 and $9.25

Concessions: medium popcorn with real butter, $5

 

 

TRAILERS: (*Same for both movies)

 

Don't Stop Believin': Every Man's Journey - concert documentary movie about the band Journey; got a lot of talking from the live-action audience.

Greedy Lying Bastards - this is a documentary about how oil companies give republican politicians millions of dollars to tell Americans that global warming is a myth. There were some whispers during the animated screening, but the adults in the live-action screening were uproarious! Definitely a room full of liberals; one of the best reactions I've ever seen to a movie trailer.

 

 

THE FILMS:

 

Adam And Dog (animated)

This was an intriguing film, deconstructing the notion of man and a man's best friend to the barest circumstances imaginable. It's pretty heart-melting to witness the dog's instinctive loyalty to Adam in the Garden of Eden, even after he meets Eve.

93/100, A

 

Fresh Guacamole (animated)

I was really surprised this was nominated at only two minutes in length, but after watching it you realize how talented and cool the concept is. Explaining it takes away the fun--all you need to know is you watch a guy make guacamole. Very cool.

85/100, A

 

Head Over Heels (animated)

I'm yet to see a claymation picture I won't enjoy, even though this one tries pretty hard. I'd buy into the mirror-gravity world the story presents if there was more explanation about how everything became this way, but there is no explanation. Still, it's pretty sweet, insanely creative, and a major achievement for the art form.

80/100, B

 

Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" (animated)

This was hilarious in the darkest way possible. While it's the standard Simpson brand of comedy, I was surprised by where the story went and how it ended. This reminded me of Toy Story 3 for all the right reasons.

96/100, A+

 

Paperman (animated)

I LOVE Paperman. I've not only watched this over a dozen times now, but I've also made the score from this short my ringtone. I really only wanted to see these other animated shorts to see how they stack up to Paperman, but as a wholly-realized picture, they all fall short. Crowd liked this one best as well.

99/100 A+ (would've been a perfect 100 if I hadn't learned this was ripped off from an Australian live action movie)

 

Asad (live action)

At first I thought this was going to be a spin on Hemingway's The Old Man And The Sea, but Asad is instead a really inspiring look at a boy who just tries to do well by others and gets rewarded in the unlikeliest of ways. The film comes off as cute (to me at least) until a statement rolls immediately before the credits explaining that everyone in the cast was a Somalian refugee--that quickly changed the mood in the room from fun to serious to pensive. Probably one of the two most Oscar-worthy.

88/100, A (the camerawork and editing could've been better)

 

Buzkashi Boys (live action)

My money is on this to win the short-film Oscar. The cinematography, the story, the setting--they actually shot this on location in Kabul, Afghanistan--the characters, and the score all appear exceptionally in this film. The end of the film gave me chills as the camera frame focused into the protagonist's dissatisfied, big, green eyes while the haunting score continued playing; it was like a cinematographic recapturing/re-imagining of National Geographic's iconic "Afghan Girl". This one'll sit with me.

98/100, A+

 

Curfew (live action)

Personally, this was my favorite of all the Oscar shorts. It's like the director/writer/star, Shawn Christensen, carefully studied Darren Aronofsky, Marc Webb, and Nicolas Winding Refn, and just made a short film the way the three of them would make it, channeling all of the best elements of their work. It's fun, funny, heart-warming, heart-breaking, and F*CKED UP from beginning to end.

100/100, A+

 

Death of a Shadow (live action)

I really hope this short-film is adapted into an English-language feature-length film. It's a story about a guy that makes a deal with the devil to spend 10,000 days witnessing 10,000 human deaths in exchange for one hour to be alive again during the time and place he desires. Very sharp-looking set design, very creative art direction, and very original concept.

97/100, A+

 

Henry (live action)

This was like Amour: The Short Version--a very real, saddening portrait of an old man slipping into and out of dementia/Alzheimer's Disease. Pretty hard to watch for such a short film, and caused a few sniffles in the audience among the older folks.

91/100, A

 

Please don't be surprised by all of the high scores. After all, these are all Oscar nominees. If these are playing in a theater near you, I recommend taking an afternoon to watch them.

[CJohn]

I just arrived from Die Hard, I don't even know where to start talking about it

[SchumacherFTW]

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters in 2D3/2/1314:45Eastbourne Cineworld 5, UK40/250Trailers No reaction to anyStar Trek: Looks like a beast on the big screen!Side Effects: MehThe Host: Looks kind of interestingDark Skies: Looks Hilarious, this is a comedy right?The MovieI think reviewers really need to lighten up sometimes. Is it oscar worthy? Of course not, it never is under any pretence of that. But is it fun? Tons. Really fun flick that is a great way to spend a saturday afternoon. The action is cool, the story is simple, and the villain is supremely camp. Arterton's american accent is atrocious, but beyond that I really have no complaints.BThe Crowd was pretty quiet throughout the film. No one seemed angry or overly enthusiastic, so I can't gauge the reaction really.

[MovieGuyKyle17]

Snitch

Regal Arnot Mall 10

Monday 3/4/13 7:55pm

$7.50 Discounted Ticket (I get discount tickets thru work..man I love Wegmans)

20 people; 3 kids rest adults

 

Trailers

Tyler Perry Presents We The Peeples - Wow this didn't look like a Tyler Perry film but just your average rom-com; no reaction

The Internship - looks like crap; few laughs

Fast & Furious 6 - looks great;

Iron Man 3 - Got people talking at the end

 

Review

Damn, Dwayne Johnson knows how to act. If you go see this movie, be warned its not an action movie. Its a serious well acted drama with little action. The film does a great job with the drama. It almost loses me toward the end but lucky it doesnt go way over the top. B+

[tonytr87]

The Place Beyond the Pines

7:30pm advance screening

 

No trailers

 

Movie: A

 

Go see it. Performances are great across the board. Structurally it's very unique, and the film's theme of "legacy" is a powerful one.

[Jandrew]

What trailers are playin in front of oz?

[ChD]

What trailers are playin in front of oz?

 

That's actually a good question. I didn't see any trailers before it because there were some technical difficulties with the screen and the movie started late, so they skipped the trailers

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[MovieGuyKyle17]

What trailers are playin in front of oz?

I would assume the Croods might be one of those trailers 

[AndyLL]

What trailers are playin in front of oz?

At our IMAX there was:

 

Croods

IM3

Lone Ranger

Star Trek

After Earth

Gatsby

 

Maybe one other that I can't remember

Edited March 9, 2013 by AndyLL

[Blankments]

 Oz, The Great and Powerful

March 10, 9:15 PM, 65% full
Portage 16 IMAX, Portage, IN

Trailers (Arrived late; no reactions)
The Great Gatsby

Iron Man 3

 

Although it was predictable, it was a fun time. Audience laughed quite a bit and I got the feeling everyone liked it.
 

[RichWS]

Stoker

Landmark Sunshine Cinema

Tuesday 3/5/13 12:00PM

 

Trailers: Upside Down, Reincarnated, The Place Beyond the Pines

 

Movie: A Southern Gothic made by Hitchcock on acid. It's visually mesmerizing. A- 

Edited March 11, 2013 by RichWS

[acetabulum7]

Saw Oz opening night, 4pm IMAX 3D in Ontario. Only real IMAX near me. Almost empty; maybe 25 people?The crowd marveled (pun intended) at the Iron Man 3 trailer. New Star Trek trailer was not so hot. Heh, Disney's doing?

[IndustriousAngel]

Tue, Mar12, 20:45

Hansel & Gretel, Witchhunters in glorious 3D (avoid if possible!)

about 15 people

Trailers:

- something with teenagers and glowing eyes, kissing seems to save the world, bodysnatcher theme

- something where a kiss might save the world from witches with glowing eyes, teenager theme

- some other film I don't remember, I guess my brain had switched to standby after the first two trailers

 

The flm:

Solid popcorn entertainment, B, review see review section

[RichWS]

 

 

Trailers: The Bling Ring, The Hangover Part III, Disconnect, Pain & Gain

 

Movie: A truly wild ride. The large theater was about 70% full, and it seemed half the audience consisted of teen girls under 17. One group of girls who looked about 14 in front of me in line were escorted by someone's mom. They sure got a whole lot of shaking boobies and booties.

[tonytr87]

 

 

Trailers: The Bling Ring, The Hangover Part III, Disconnect, Pain & Gain

 

Movie: A truly wild ride. The large theater was about 70% full, and it seemed half the audience consisted of teen girls under 17. One group of girls who looked about 14 in front of me in line were escorted by someone's mom. They sure got a whole lot of shaking boobies and booties.

Is Franco as good as the reviews say? It's funny how obvious it is when he's invested in a role (Spring Breakers, 127 Hours, Pineapple Express, Milk) and when he's there just for the paycheck (Apes, Oz, Eat Pray Love).

[RichWS]

He's incredible.