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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 5:26 pm 
Friend saw Django and said it was quite violent and was mad no one had warned her. Also, she said a lot of the N word.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 6:29 pm
In the Jack Reacher books, I thought that the plots are all about the same. I read a number of them, but got bored because it seemed like the same story over and over again.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 7:46 pm
Jack Reacher in the books is 6'6"! Quite a difference, but the author himself said the Cruise "got" the character.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 8:14 pm
Dipo, I think your friend should know better than to go see a Quentin Tarantino film if they don't like a lot of violence. That and the R rating is a tell-tale sign.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 9:34 am
Thanks Dipo. Yes,hardly any movies get "R" ratings so you know its going to be violent. Ive read about the controversy of the "N" word so I am expecting it.
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 4:44 pm
Teach, I couldn't agree more. I saw it today, and even though I'm used to a deeper voiced Javert, Russell Crowe pulled it off. Bawled like a baby at the end. DH said "but this is a happy part"...lol
One of the kids left their earpods in the theater and I'm picking them up tomorrow. I say, why not stick around and see it again!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, December 27, 2012 - 5:58 pm
I saw Parental guidance. It was ok, pretty predictable, Id wait for dvd, which will be soon...it was only playing in 1 theater
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 9:52 am
Les Miserables 8/10
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 11:47 am
Personally I was not as impressed with Les Miserables as many people. Opera did not translate well to big screen. R. Crowe was awful; hurt my ears! Jackman and Hathaway were good and there were some powerful and emotional moments but overall I thought it dragged and didn't move quickly enough.....singing got in the way of the story!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 12:56 pm
Did you see and like the broadway production AuntieMike?
I think this movie is really just for people who would go to the broadway show. It's not going to do much for your main stream audience.
That said, I liked it better than the broadway show which put me to sleep (I was in the cheap seats).
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 2:43 pm
LOl Brenda, my parents said the opposite. They said if they hadn't have seen Colm Wilkinson and the wonderful stage production that they might have enjoyed the movie more. But, having seen and heard the quality on broadway the movie just paled in comparison. They liked it, didn't love it.
As someone who adores anything broadway I think they should have focussed on getting the best singers not big name celebrities who can carry a tune. Parents did say that you can tell the one true broadway singer (Samantha Bark? Can't remember her name) as her voice was a joy.
ETA: I was close!! Her name is Samantha Barks. I looked her up on imdb.com and it says they gave her the role over Taylor Swift. OMG!!! The horror, can you imagine?
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 3:09 pm
I can't imagine Taylor Swift. YIKES!
Yeah, a film is vastly different from seeing a live production. But it's still a film of a broadway show, so songs and songs and more songs.  The singing IS the story. I thought Crowe was fine and I'm not a fan of his.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 3:26 pm
I have seen and thoroughly enjoyed the Broadway production, so I am a little hesitant about seeing the movie. I am a Russell Crow fan, but can't quite get my mind around him as a singer, although I can certainly see him in that character!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 3:30 pm
Instead I saw Parental Guidance today. It was light and fluffy and just the antidote for a cold, wet, dreary afternoon.
I think tomorrow afternoon will either be Guilt Trip or the soccer player one whose name is not available in my memory bank at the moment!
The parking garage was full when I went in at 2:00 and bumper to bumper when I came out at 4:00!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 3:46 pm
I love Les Miserables on stage (saw it many times). I haven't seen the movie yet and I'm not sure how much I'll like it. I'd rather they used people from Broadway in the movie rather than mainstream actors.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 5:40 pm
Just got back from seeing Les Miz. LOVED IT! I'd give it a 9.5 out of 10.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, December 28, 2012 - 5:51 pm
I created a Les Miserable Thread so we could post our own reviews and discuss it more in depth, if anyone feels so inclined.
Forgot to add that there was even audience applause at the end of the film.
And whatever you do, don't forget to bring tissues. Lots of them. LOL.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 7:21 am
I LOVE "Mama Mia" on stage and refused to see the movie and have it spoiled for me. I think I feel the same way about "Les Mis!"
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Holly
Member
07-21-2001
| Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 8:47 am
I just loved Mama Mia on stage too but absolutely hated the movie; found it very, VERY cringe-worthy. I'm afraid I'll feel the same about Les Mis too so have held off going to see it.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 12:05 pm
TNT I'm sure I'm swimming upstream about this, but I actually preferred Mama Mia on film, and I've seen it on stage twice. The only SOUR note in the filmed version for me, was poor Pierce Brosnan trying to sing, which was painful for my poor ears and a HUGE disappointment. Otherwise, while the stage version was definitely fun, the film for me, is pure joy.
ETA, as for Les Miz, both the stage and film versions are GREAT, but different. I adore the stage version and would never pass up a chance to see it again, and I've already seen it with 4 different casts (some better than others but always worthwhile). The film added a spectacular depth to the story that I wasn't expecting since I am so familiar with it. Must admit I prefer the singing in the stage version much more though.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 7:18 pm
Saw "Guilt Trip" today - another funny and fluffy romp to offset a dreary, drippy, chilly day!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 9:46 pm
I'm housesitting and going through the screeners..."for your consideration".....for the year. Liked Lincoln more than I thought I would. Didn't like The Hobbit or Promised Land, the new Matt Damon film. Zero Dark Thirty is not as good as everyone says it is; Les Miserables is a complete dirge. The Master and Argo are even better than I remember.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is quite good; Cloud Atlas is awful; Friends with Kids is OK.
I watch half of these thinking "why spend all that money to send out screeners of these things?"
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Texannie
Member
07-15-2001
| Sunday, December 30, 2012 - 8:57 am
I don't think you are supposed to walk out of Les Mis singing "forget your troubles, come on get happy..." 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, December 30, 2012 - 9:59 am
ROFL TEX!
Tish - lucky you to have all these free flicks at your disposal. Lincoln and Argo should be awesome from everything I'm hearing.
TNT the Guilt Trip does look silly fun.
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Texannie
Member
07-15-2001
| Sunday, December 30, 2012 - 10:08 am
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