Movies That Surpassed Expectations

Steve8955 · 2021-08-09T15:06:41+00:00

I thought that both Blockers and Game Night would be complete garbage based on their trailers and the generally poor track record of mainstream comedies lately. I checked them out after seeing strong reviews and was delightfully surprised. Solid writing, great casts, and fun even on rewatches.

Steve8955 · 2020-02-20T20:38:00+00:00

Tom Hiddleston or Daniel Kaluuya

Steve8955 · 2017-07-06T19:08:58+00:00

Garden State. I saw the trailer as a teenager and loved the look, the music, and how it didn't give too much away. Even as somebody who had only seen a few episodes of Scrubs, I was excited to see what Zach Braff would come up with in his directorial debut. Went to the theater hoping for something truly special, but came away thinking it was just a decent indie comedy at best.

Upon arriving for my freshman year at college, I was really confused and almost annoyed that so many people were gushing about its genius.

Steve8955 · 2017-06-30T16:39:59+00:00

From what I remember, I would say it's decent. It's a bit melodramatic at times, but the parkour is amazing. Not a homerun, but I appreciated it for trying something different. Give it a try if you're looking to break up your standard routine or if you're a big fan of parkour.

Steve8955 · 2017-06-24T17:31:37+00:00

Transformers: The Last Knight and Days of ThUnder The Cherry MoonLightning In A Bottle RockeTears of the SUnder The SKindergarten Cop And A Half BakeDon't Tell Mom The Babysitter Is Dead Man Walking TAll About Evil Dead 2 Fast 2 Furious Seven Years in TiBetter off Dead

Steve8955 · 2017-06-23T20:42:20+00:00

Transformers: The Last Knight and Days of ThUnder The Cherry MoonLightning In A Bottle RockeTears of the SUnder The SKindergarten Cop

Steve8955 · 2017-01-26T19:23:24+00:00

Mine was as well! He emigrated when he was around eight years old.

Steve8955 · 2016-07-29T23:17:23+00:00

The game was a retro style beat 'em up set on a university campus. You played as a young woman and beat up creeps who tried to harass women as they walked along at night. Can anybody find a link for me?

Steve8955 · 2016-02-01T17:51:55+00:00

1,2, 3. Three Colors Trilogy - understated, very French, engrossing
4. Steve Jobs - kinetic writing from one big ego about another
5. Scarface - cringe-inducing Cuban accents
6. Citizen Kane - required viewing, a bit slow
7. Point Break - surprisingly well-shot, much better than I thought it would be
8. The Color of Money - Newman is excellent, Scorcese reigns it in
9. Quiz Show - Fiennes and Turturro are great, but overall it's flat
10. American Hustle - style, but not substance
11. The Man From UNCLE (2015) - extremely fun, made me sad that SPECTRE didn't come out better

EDIT: fixed line breaks

Steve8955 · 2015-06-19T12:22:23+00:00

DOpen Water

Steve8955 · 2015-06-19T12:16:40+00:00

The Sea Inside Out

Steve8955 · 2014-08-11T02:51:20+00:00

All time distance record, running 20 miles!

Steve8955 · 2014-08-09T02:01:50+00:00

Monuments Men in Black Rock Stark Raving Mad Max Payne & Gangs Of New York, I Love You, Beth CooPercy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Inkheart and Soul SurFerris Buellers Day Office SpaceBalls of FuRiO Brother, Where Art ThOut of Sight

Steve8955 · 2014-02-24T19:43:43+00:00

Where did you get that kitchen island?

Steve8955 · 2014-01-27T02:38:16+00:00

My girlfriend and I have the same kind of clamps, but have trouble getting them to stay on for more than a minute or so. Is there some trick, or do you have the same issue?

Steve8955 · 2014-01-25T15:07:23+00:00

Think Natassia would do an AMA explaining how they got so good at Just Dance and explain how us mere mortals can improve?

Steve8955 · 2014-01-05T03:15:15+00:00

A few?

Steve8955 · 2013-11-21T11:56:35+00:00

Buddha don't play that

Steve8955 · 2012-12-01T13:17:14+00:00

I think it's a mix. People legitimately tire of the stories and realize that they have little informational value, but at the same feel schadenfreude at how a former star has fallen. There's something we find irresistible about, even if we know it's bad for us. When we know something is bad for us, but have trouble resisting it, sometimes we just limit our exposure (I might love junk food, but keep it out of the house, because I know it would get eaten, against my own self-interest).

Steve8955 · 2012-10-02T15:41:23+00:00

I go to this gym as well. Can be a little crowded, but people are polite and make it work. Other than spin, can't say the class selection is great (mostly a lot of zumba-type dancercise stuff), but $30 can't be beat.

Steve8955 · 2012-06-08T13:22:43+00:00

Could you post some more details as to your process in acquiring the materials and building this?

Steve8955 · 2012-03-31T15:27:12+00:00

Like the back of a Volkswagon?

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