The Official Movie Thread
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maplesyrup
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Bullfrog said:
OMG!... I haven't seen the trailers so I didn't know what I was looking for and it seems I just watched the Swedish one! :-[ Anyway, as I said, I like it...
Chev-boyar-sky
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Sarge said:
Well the easiest way to tell them apart is that the Swedish one is in Swedish and the American one is in English..........
seahawk said:
It was a very fun action movie. So if that sort of movie is your thing then I'd definitely check it out. The villain was kind of lame. Simon Pegg stole every scene he had a line in. Tom Cruise may be nuts but put him in front of a movie camera and it becomes very difficult not to like him (he was amazing in the vastly underrated Knight & Day).
The IMAX scenes were definitely a selling point for me though, so if you can watch it in that format I'd recommend doing that too.
bustaheims
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Chev-boyar-sky said:
Also, the American one has significantly more Daniel Craig than the Swedish one.
hockeyfan1
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Top ten hockey movies.....
From: http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43702-THNcom-Top-10-Best-hockey-movies.html
10. Mystery, Alaska.
With arguably the most star-studded cast of actors in any hockey movie ? including Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, Hank Azaria and Colm Meaney ? this film chronicles an Alaskan town bracing for an impromptu game against the New York Rangers. Keep your eye out for cameo appearances from Phil Esposito, Little Richard and Mike Myers.
9. Les Boys.
The most successful Quebec-made film series in that province?s history began with this movie about an amateur hockey team?s comedic exploits. It?s not the most original sports movie you?ll ever see, but it spawned three sequels and a spinoff TV series because of a joyful approach to capturing the spirit of the game.
8. The Rocket.
The story of all-time great Maurice ?Rocket? Richard?s ascent to the pinnacle of the sport, this Quebec-made film was made with the help of Richard before he died and features past and current NHLers Vincent Lecavalier, Sean Avery, Pascal Dupuis, Ian Laperriere, Mike Ricci and Stephane Quintal as legends of the past. Don?t let the English subtitles scare you away ? the movie was a critically acclaimed hit, winning nine of Canada?s Genie Awards, including best actor, actress and director.
7. Sudden Death.
Listen, any movie starring ?90s action relic Jean-Claude Van Damme is not going to age all that well. But this particular film has a lot going for it from a hockey fan?s perspective ? including cameos from Luc Robitaille, Bernie Nicholls, Markus Naslund and Sidney Crosby?s agent Pat Brisson ? and registers high on the unintentional comedy scale.
6. The Hockey Sweater.
A personal sentimental favorite, this animated children?s movie ? about a young Montreal Canadiens fan devastated to accidentally receive a Maple Leafs jersey in the mail ? has withstood the test of time. It?s only 10 minutes long, but is masterfully told and will tug on any hockey fan?s heartstrings long after it?s over.
5. Bon Cop, Bad Cop.
One of the most financially successful Canadian movies ever, this film isn?t about hockey per se, but its thinly veiled references to the NHL (including fictional commissioner Harry Buttman) make this a more-than-worthwhile puck-related movie.
4. Goon.
Yes, I?m putting a movie that hasn?t yet been released high on this list, but Baruchel?s love letter to the game?s tough guys deserves it. Both of its main stars, Seann William Scott (of American Pie and Dude, Where?s My Car? fame) and Liev Schreiber (Scream, The Hurricane) deliver strong performances and the plot isn?t ham-fisted as so many sports films are. Hilarious, smart and touching.
3. Miracle.
The dramatized story of the 1980 U.S. men?s Olympic team is as inspirational now as it was when it was released 24 years after the actual event. Kurt Russell has gained most of his fame for movies like ?Escape From New York?, but his work as legendary late coach Herb Brooks was outstanding.
2. Les Chiefs.
One of the less mainstream movies on this list is also one of the most affecting. A documentary on a team in the ultra-tough, Quebec-based North American Hockey League, this film has more legitimate drama and humor in it than most fictional films about the game. It isn?t the easiest movie to get your hands on, but it is absolutely worth the effort.
1. Slap Shot.
What can I tell you? Unless you?re a hockey fan who literally is physically allergic to obscenities and cartoonish violence, there?s no reason you shouldn?t have seen this masterpiece already. It features one of Paul Newman?s greatest acting jobs, the immortal Hansons and none of that stinkin? root beer. Honestly, if you haven?t seen it, call your local movie rental place (if you still have one), tell them to reserve one for you right @*#$-ing now, then hang up the phone.
From: http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43702-THNcom-Top-10-Best-hockey-movies.html
10. Mystery, Alaska.
With arguably the most star-studded cast of actors in any hockey movie ? including Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, Hank Azaria and Colm Meaney ? this film chronicles an Alaskan town bracing for an impromptu game against the New York Rangers. Keep your eye out for cameo appearances from Phil Esposito, Little Richard and Mike Myers.
9. Les Boys.
The most successful Quebec-made film series in that province?s history began with this movie about an amateur hockey team?s comedic exploits. It?s not the most original sports movie you?ll ever see, but it spawned three sequels and a spinoff TV series because of a joyful approach to capturing the spirit of the game.
8. The Rocket.
The story of all-time great Maurice ?Rocket? Richard?s ascent to the pinnacle of the sport, this Quebec-made film was made with the help of Richard before he died and features past and current NHLers Vincent Lecavalier, Sean Avery, Pascal Dupuis, Ian Laperriere, Mike Ricci and Stephane Quintal as legends of the past. Don?t let the English subtitles scare you away ? the movie was a critically acclaimed hit, winning nine of Canada?s Genie Awards, including best actor, actress and director.
7. Sudden Death.
Listen, any movie starring ?90s action relic Jean-Claude Van Damme is not going to age all that well. But this particular film has a lot going for it from a hockey fan?s perspective ? including cameos from Luc Robitaille, Bernie Nicholls, Markus Naslund and Sidney Crosby?s agent Pat Brisson ? and registers high on the unintentional comedy scale.
6. The Hockey Sweater.
A personal sentimental favorite, this animated children?s movie ? about a young Montreal Canadiens fan devastated to accidentally receive a Maple Leafs jersey in the mail ? has withstood the test of time. It?s only 10 minutes long, but is masterfully told and will tug on any hockey fan?s heartstrings long after it?s over.
5. Bon Cop, Bad Cop.
One of the most financially successful Canadian movies ever, this film isn?t about hockey per se, but its thinly veiled references to the NHL (including fictional commissioner Harry Buttman) make this a more-than-worthwhile puck-related movie.
4. Goon.
Yes, I?m putting a movie that hasn?t yet been released high on this list, but Baruchel?s love letter to the game?s tough guys deserves it. Both of its main stars, Seann William Scott (of American Pie and Dude, Where?s My Car? fame) and Liev Schreiber (Scream, The Hurricane) deliver strong performances and the plot isn?t ham-fisted as so many sports films are. Hilarious, smart and touching.
3. Miracle.
The dramatized story of the 1980 U.S. men?s Olympic team is as inspirational now as it was when it was released 24 years after the actual event. Kurt Russell has gained most of his fame for movies like ?Escape From New York?, but his work as legendary late coach Herb Brooks was outstanding.
2. Les Chiefs.
One of the less mainstream movies on this list is also one of the most affecting. A documentary on a team in the ultra-tough, Quebec-based North American Hockey League, this film has more legitimate drama and humor in it than most fictional films about the game. It isn?t the easiest movie to get your hands on, but it is absolutely worth the effort.
1. Slap Shot.
What can I tell you? Unless you?re a hockey fan who literally is physically allergic to obscenities and cartoonish violence, there?s no reason you shouldn?t have seen this masterpiece already. It features one of Paul Newman?s greatest acting jobs, the immortal Hansons and none of that stinkin? root beer. Honestly, if you haven?t seen it, call your local movie rental place (if you still have one), tell them to reserve one for you right @*#$-ing now, then hang up the phone.
Andy007
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CarltonTheBear said:
Agreed on all fronts. MI4 is fun, fast, funny, adrenaline pumping action. I even want to go back to theatres and see it again, which is a rarity.
Also have to agree on the Knight and Day props. I can't believe how much I enjoyed that film. Absolutely hilarious with an amazing performance by Cruise. Vastly underrated, as Carlton said.
The Red Polar Bear
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hockeyfan1 said:
Serious?
No Mighty Ducks? It inspired an actual NHL franchise.
hockeyfan1
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The Red Polar Bear said:
Unfortunately, the Mighty Ducks movie wasn't given much consideration. Don't know why. But yeah, you're right, it should have been listed (chosen).
hockeyfan1
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Tigger said:
I remember having seen that movie and actually liking it. Don't think it's a hockey critic's favourite though, which is probably why it's not on the list.
Rob Lowe looked good in a hockey uniform.
maplesyrup
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Chev-boyar-sky said:
The Swedish version I saw was not actually in Swedish so... Like I said, I had no idea what to be looking for in the first place.
maplesyrup
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Busta Reims said:
Well, that would only have been a help if I knew to be looking for Daniel Craig...
maplesyrup
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Bullfrog said:
I'm no longer confused but I understand why you may be so here goes... I know of the book (haven't read it.) Heard there was a movie out just now that some folks thought was pretty good. I haven't seen any trailers so I had no idea what I was looking for... I downloaded a movie which was titled the same which takes place in Sweden and the quality was less than perfect. For all I knew, this was the flick folks were talking about. What I apparently saw was the Swedish version (which I assume now was dubbed) but I didn't notice the lips not matching the audio due to the quality of the download I suppose... I thought it might have just been a slight delay on the audio end or something but when watching, I just really thought what I was hearing was these actors speaking English... Not a dub at all. Anyway, I need to watch the English version now to compare. Like I said, I thought the Swedish version was pretty good.
maplesyrup
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Bullfrog said:lol...
At least I understand now. i recommend going to a video store and renting it (Swedish trilogy) on blu-ray. Probably a slight upgrade over the quality you got if you couldn't even tell it was dubbed.
The movie is a part of a trilogy?
bustaheims
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Sarge said:
Yeah. There are 3 books in the series, all made into movies. I saw the US version of it yesterday, and was kind of confused as to how there could be a sequel (I haven't read the books, but, I've been told the movie does follow the book very well), but, nevertheless . . .
maplesyrup
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Alrighty then... Thanks guys.
