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Proud Liberal Dem

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34. Some good movies I've seen recently:
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 01:24 AM
Nov 2012

"4.3.2.1" It's sort of like a Pulp-Fiction-style action story about 4 girls in England that inadvertently wind up in the middle of a diamond heist. I can't remember all of the actresses but one of them was Emma Roberts (Nickelodeon's "Unfabulous" and niece of Julia Roberts BTW) and it was directed and stars Noel Clarke, who plays "Mickey" in the new Doctor Who series. It was an exciting and fun movie!

"Cat Run" was also another similar type of movie about a couple of guys starting a detective business who get involved in a murder case with an escort and become targets of spies and assassins. It's not very well known and doesn't have any well-known actors/actresses but it's still a pretty good movie.

"The Avengers" and/or any of the related movies (Iron Man, Thor, Captain America) are good well-written action-packed movies as well.

"This Means War" with Chris Pine and Thomas Hardy about two spies competing against each other for the affections of Reese Witherspoon. Action-packed and funny bordering on hilarious at times!

"Tower Heist" an ensemble comedy with Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick, Alan Alda. Amusing and entertaining.

It is old but a wonderful movie... CurtEastPoint Nov 2012 #1
"Waitress" (Keri Russell) HopeHoops Nov 2012 #2
Just checked my list. Some streaming Netflix ones I've seen recently are valerief Nov 2012 #3
Albert Nobbs is terrific! dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #8
Yeah, that one surprised me, but I also enjoyed it. nt valerief Nov 2012 #10
Best thing Close has done in years. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #16
The Matchmaker and Leap Year frogmarch Nov 2012 #4
Leapyear was wonderful qwertyMike Nov 2012 #26
great suggestions so far, thanks! Hamlette Nov 2012 #5
The Decoy Bride, Strictly Ballroom, Cold Comfort Farm demmiblue Nov 2012 #6
LOVE LOVE Cold Comfort Farm and Strictly Ballroom yellowdogintexas Nov 2012 #75
thanks so much for posting the trailers. Moved all three to the top of my queue Hamlette Nov 2012 #81
Feel good movies. Graybeard Nov 2012 #7
As a Female looking for good "feel good" stuff...I'd recommend your list, too! n/t KoKo Nov 2012 #21
Thank you. Graybeard Nov 2012 #30
Bad Lieutenant Orrex Nov 2012 #9
I'm a fan of Laurel and Hardy movies for times when I'm feeling low aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2012 #11
They are very good...depending on the viewers age to get the humor...though... KoKo Nov 2012 #22
The Illusionist DFW Nov 2012 #12
Avatar is a good idea, I've never seen it and it looks engrossing. Other great suggestions everyone Hamlette Nov 2012 #13
In its own way, The Illusionist is equally as engrossing DFW Nov 2012 #17
The few you all have recommended I've seen and liked so these suggestions are great Hamlette Nov 2012 #14
One of my favorites of the modern era: Denninmi Nov 2012 #15
I've seen it like....10 times Hamlette Nov 2012 #20
And it's a Christmas movie. So great. vanlassie Nov 2012 #96
Galaxy Quest, A Knight's Tale (early Heath Ledger - yummy), Slumdog Millionaire riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #18
Check out the Goldi Hawn/Chevy Chase Movies..also anything by Jane Austin KoKo Nov 2012 #19
I watched an Indy film a few weeks ago with the guy who played Ferris Beuller... I forget his name. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #23
was it an older film? CBGLuthier Nov 2012 #41
Found it. It's called Wonderful World and was released in 2010. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #52
another Matthew Broderick flick that is lesser known: "The Freshman" yellowdogintexas Nov 2012 #78
How do you feel about classic films? cyberswede Nov 2012 #24
All top picks! smirkymonkey Nov 2012 #94
check out tucker and dale vs. evil fizzgig Nov 2012 #25
I just saw "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" -- Flaxbee Nov 2012 #27
I LOVED the movie "Hysteria." CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #28
Idiocracy is on tonight on the IFC cable channel aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2012 #29
Some that made me laugh and no bad parts Tsiyu Nov 2012 #31
She Devil. An excellent pretend-revenge movie. Underrated. Meryl Streep. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #48
What's Up, Doc? Wounded Bear Nov 2012 #32
Yes, highly recommended Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #35
"The Orchid Thief" was hilarious. But read the book first. applegrove Nov 2012 #33
Some good movies I've seen recently: Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #34
If you haven't seen the In Laws yet with Alan Arkin and Peter Falk, put that one in the queue nt riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #36
If you want something silly but clever and are a fan of Wallace and Gromit or Chicken Run, try Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #37
I looove it. Lucinda Nov 2012 #56
I like all the Christopher Guest & friends "mockumentary" films caraher Nov 2012 #38
Spinal Tap. Awesome. You might have to be of a certain age to appreciate it, tho. ???? nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #49
I've asked younger folks about it caraher Nov 2012 #62
The Pink Panther Strikes Again sarge43 Nov 2012 #39
just watched that tonight! barnabas63 Nov 2012 #47
That final scene is one of the funniest things ever put on film. n/t sarge43 Nov 2012 #63
Bernie handmade34 Nov 2012 #40
Check out my movie blog bif Nov 2012 #42
Here are a few that I liked... DearHeart Nov 2012 #43
Never saw Crazy People, but the others are all superb movies! None better. Except... Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #45
Can't agree about the original version of the Producers. DearHeart Nov 2012 #95
Chicago! best...musical...ever....made. Bob Fosse choreography.Catherine Zeta Jones, Zelwegger,Gere. Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #44
GEAT movie! The "razzle-dazzle" number annabanana Nov 2012 #60
Pink Panther barnabas63 Nov 2012 #46
Iphigeneia Kaleva Nov 2012 #50
I watched Men In Black 3 last night. Initech Nov 2012 #51
hm. Forgot all about that movie! Will have to see if RedBox still has it... Flaxbee Nov 2012 #54
It's not out on DVD yet. I got it from iTunes. Initech Nov 2012 #57
I thought that it was the best of three movies. nt avebury Nov 2012 #84
This is my new favorite moment in human history. Initech Nov 2012 #86
Hall Pass Joey Liberal Nov 2012 #53
I just rented the Candidate from RED Box.... Very funny.... I promise you will laugh. midnight Nov 2012 #55
You mean "The Campaign"? driver8 Nov 2012 #70
You are probably right.... I'm a few days post op.... midnight Nov 2012 #83
It's "The Campaign". And yes extremely funny movie! Initech Nov 2012 #85
Happy, Texas Kennah Nov 2012 #58
How about A New Leaf with annabanana Nov 2012 #59
Was my mom's favorite movie but can't find it. Hamlette Nov 2012 #74
I just watched 'Good Old Fashioned Orgy' on Netflix LynneSin Nov 2012 #61
Not much into movies but caught Tower Heist on HBO last week. AngryOldDem Nov 2012 #64
Working Girl sharp_stick Nov 2012 #65
This message was self-deleted by its author KatyaR Nov 2012 #66
Stay away from "Source Code". I watched it last night and I'm still upset. TrogL Nov 2012 #67
Magic Mike. cliffordu Nov 2012 #68
If you're into The Big Lebowski, may I shamelessly plug The Abide Guide, deutsey Nov 2012 #69
Here are a few comedies: Brigid Nov 2012 #71
all those are great here are some more yellowdogintexas Nov 2012 #77
A couple of favorites SimplyMarie Nov 2012 #72
Outsourced sounds like exactly what you are looking for. OffWithTheirHeads Nov 2012 #73
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #76
That Thing You Do kiva Nov 2012 #79
Have you ever seen "Local Hero"? Aristus Nov 2012 #80
F U C K Y O U H A P P E... Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #88
Yes, Waking Ned Devine is a great Irish comedy Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #97
"Psycho" is not depressing. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #82
Midnight in Paris - lots of fun. GoneOffShore Nov 2012 #87
I just picked up the Mel Brooks Collection at Costco. Initech Nov 2012 #89
doers it have "The Producers"? One of my all time favorite movies. Hamlette Nov 2012 #90
Unfortunately it doesn't. Initech Nov 2012 #91
"History Of The World Part I" is fantastic bananas Nov 2012 #93
The Battle of El Alamein (1969) yortsed snacilbuper Nov 2012 #92
One of my favorites mercuryblues Nov 2012 #98
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