tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post7880246383800615257..comments2023-10-24T03:01:43.946-07:00Comments on On Page and Screen: Movies Watched This Week (Part 1): End of Watch, The Amazing Spiderman, 30 Minutes or Less, ContagionSarah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791493920946066930noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-35261541056654627832013-03-06T19:35:24.806-08:002013-03-06T19:35:24.806-08:00For me, they're very close, but I'd go wit...For me, they're very close, but I'd go with Contagion (4/4 or 4.5/5) over Side Effects (3.5/4 or 4/5).Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-12996539197023600322013-03-05T22:51:12.042-08:002013-03-05T22:51:12.042-08:00Great reviews Steph, this little germophobe enjoye...Great reviews Steph, this little germophobe enjoyed Contagion, don't know why I put myself through it, masochistic tendencies lol. End of Watch is going on my must watch list and PS watched Looper yesterday did my head in but loved it. Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-19366648000523954002013-03-05T09:03:36.807-08:002013-03-05T09:03:36.807-08:00great reviews Steph :)
I have never heard of End o...great reviews Steph :)<br />I have never heard of End of Watch before, it sounds like a great movie and you gave it high rating too.<br /><br />I am skippung the other two.<br /><br />....reading this post made me remember that I want to watch Contagion but missed it when it was in cinema :( I will try to find the DVD now.Novrozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05410600219306917078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-50984411401610733362013-03-05T06:29:28.195-08:002013-03-05T06:29:28.195-08:00Really? That would be awesome! Though I have to sa...Really? That would be awesome! Though I have to say Michelle Fairley is doing really great, I wish Catelyn wasn't hated by fans of the series. I think she is actually one of the smarter Starks, the men in that family have ridiculous ideas so far :)s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-61560502214891113982013-03-04T20:30:43.823-08:002013-03-04T20:30:43.823-08:00Awesome mini reviews, Steph! I figure your hubby w...Awesome mini reviews, Steph! I figure your hubby would appreciate End of Watch, I'm not fond of Gyllenhaal but I'd watch it for Michael Peña. I quite like Amazing Spiderman too, I love Andrew Garfield, he was standing so close to me at Comic-con and he's adorable! I have no interest in 30 Minutes or Less, sounds awful. As for Contagion, I thought it was decent, I actually like that better than Side Effects. But yeah, Traffic is still Soderbergh's best IMO.ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-40193838771517844162013-03-04T16:26:08.819-08:002013-03-04T16:26:08.819-08:00I probably wouldn't have given End of Watch a ...I probably wouldn't have given End of Watch a chance if you and one other blogger hadn't recommended it. I generally dislike police movies (but I like police procedural mystery novels -- go figure). My husband, who's been in law enforcement for 18 years, *really* dislikes most cop movies and shows. They characters are generally stereotyped and they tend to get the police procedure all wrong. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-82405928893328294632013-03-04T14:12:22.317-08:002013-03-04T14:12:22.317-08:00I know we talked about this on Twitter, but I'...I know we talked about this on Twitter, but I'm really glad you and James liked End of Watch. That was not one I expected to enjoy At. All. But it really floored me.<br /><br />Also glad you dug Contagion... you know I'm a sucker for Soderbergh!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-83760655546974348912013-03-03T21:59:01.185-08:002013-03-03T21:59:01.185-08:00I can see what you mean about some scenes in End o...I can see what you mean about some scenes in End of Watch straining for authenticity. I felt that too, though most scenes worked for me. <br /><br />I didn't love Contagion as much as you did, but I did like it a lot. Just curious -- which did you think was the better film, Contagion or Side Effects? I haven't seen Side Effects yet, so I'm wondering how it compares.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-14946569481827467952013-03-03T21:34:58.115-08:002013-03-03T21:34:58.115-08:00The performances of End of Watch (and arguably The...The performances of End of Watch (and arguably The Amazing Spider-Man) were the best part for me. Some scenes strained for authenticity, while others were very powerful. I did like it overall though, and I LOVE Contagion, even if the characters aren't always easy to connect with.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-83628069793382541212013-03-03T15:48:57.099-08:002013-03-03T15:48:57.099-08:00I agree -- Contagion was quite suspenseful. I am l...I agree -- Contagion was quite suspenseful. I am looking forward to Side Effects. I missed it when it was in my local theater -- I'm waiting for it to come out in DVD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-55365571025959150252013-03-03T15:47:16.444-08:002013-03-03T15:47:16.444-08:00I completely agree about "emo spidey" --...I completely agree about "emo spidey" -- hah hah! Spiderman 3 was quite a dud.<br /><br />I agree about cutting the number of characters in half in Contagion. I enjoy ensemble movies, but a few of the storylines felt underdeveloped. With fewer characters, this might not have been an issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-49302277861295938852013-03-03T13:55:14.779-08:002013-03-03T13:55:14.779-08:00The only one I've seen of these is Contagion, ...The only one I've seen of these is Contagion, which kept me on the edge of my seat. <br />Judging from the trailer-Soderbergh's latest Side Effects (2013)looks like it's kind of in the same ball park(from a different angle). So I'll be watching that too at some stage.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-9925276767372237642013-03-03T11:54:11.999-08:002013-03-03T11:54:11.999-08:00End of Watch had some hyper realistic dialogue but...End of Watch had some hyper realistic dialogue but I hated the found footage aspect. While perhaps too early for a reboot, I did enjoy the new Spiderman, but then again after emo spidey it would be hard not to be an improvement. Found contagion to be a bit dull, almost wish they had cut the number of characters in half.3guys1movie.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062517557452204681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-3868391258284051992013-03-03T09:47:27.574-08:002013-03-03T09:47:27.574-08:00Yes, I can see why guys dig Emma Stone. :-) And sh...Yes, I can see why guys dig Emma Stone. :-) And she is super sexy in this movie. I have been a fan of Andrew Garfield since The Social Network and Boy A. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-59959859406347212382013-03-03T09:46:24.384-08:002013-03-03T09:46:24.384-08:00Yes 30 Minutes or Less did have a good cast -- I l...Yes 30 Minutes or Less did have a good cast -- I like Jesse Eisenberg and Michael Pena. But damn, what a dud. :) Glad you loved End of Watch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-30488629424339301962013-03-03T09:45:21.684-08:002013-03-03T09:45:21.684-08:00Yes, Jennifer Ehle was great. BTW, I heard she was...Yes, Jennifer Ehle was great. BTW, I heard she was originally slated to play the role of Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones.<br /><br />I agree about Marion Cotillard's story line -- it ruptured my suspension of disbelief. If they had developed it further and made it believable, I think it could've worked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-79771128867608139492013-03-03T09:07:16.075-08:002013-03-03T09:07:16.075-08:00I think I shall give The Amazing Spiderman (stupid...I think I shall give The Amazing Spiderman (stupid name for a film) and Contagion a go! My boyfriend quite enjoyed the former, although Emma Stone may have swayed his opinion somewhat :PLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15103141646225036708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-1444396612224687472013-03-03T02:55:15.054-08:002013-03-03T02:55:15.054-08:00Glad you liked End of Watch. Definitely one of my ...Glad you liked End of Watch. Definitely one of my faves of last year! Yeah 30 Minutes or Less was utterly forgettable. Shame as I like the cast.ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-43442233256996232712013-03-02T16:06:54.769-08:002013-03-02T16:06:54.769-08:00I think that is every blogger's most memorable...I think that is every blogger's most memorable line from Contagion :) I quite liked the film though Marion Cotillard's character story was quite ridiculous. I did love Jennifer Ehle's performance - when is this woman finally going to have lead roles in movies? She was the best thing about both this one and Zero Dark Thirty.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.com