June 01, 2006
Gratuitous Llama Netflix Movies - What Robbo Won't Be Watching This Weekend
Well, I'll be away most of the weekend, so won't get around to them 'til late Sunday at the earliest, but Netflix is sending along a trio of new-to-me movies:
How to Steal A Million (1966) - With Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. This was strongly recommended to me by a good friend. O'Toole has always been one of my favorite actors.
The Ref (1994) - With Denis Leary, Kevin Spacy and Judy Davis. I've always liked Leary's boozy, slightly psycho, Irish wit.
The Rundown (2003) -With Christopher Walken and The Rock. I've an idea this'll probably be the lamest of the picks, but I like Walken and, God help me, I like the Rock, too.
Anything any of you have got to say about any of these flicks is more than welcome. And, of course, I'll let you know what I think, too.
Posted by Robert at June 1, 2006 04:14 PM | TrackBackThe Rundown was actually entertaining. Some parts are like velveeta, but Walkin has some awesome lines. Rock does pretty well. You should like it
Posted by: Big Mac W/ an Egg at June 1, 2006 07:22 PMYou haven't seen The Ref????
???????
How can you possibly live with yourself. It's easily one of the funniest, most quotable movies EVER.
Do you know what I'm going to get you for Christmas next year, Mother? A big...wooden...cross. So the next time you feel unappreciated for all the sacrifices you've made you can climb on up and NAIL YOURSELF TO IT!
It gets better.
Posted by: Kathy at June 1, 2006 10:23 PMNo disrespect to Kathy, but "The Ref" is my sister-in-law's favorite movie.
And that is not a recommendation.
Posted by: Khan (No, Not That One) at June 2, 2006 02:26 AMThe Ref is great. Leary is in top form. And Rundown really wasn't too bad. Don't expect art, just entertainment. :)
Posted by: Nicole at June 2, 2006 07:20 AMThe Rundown was a lot better than I expected. Classic Walkin (you'll love his tooth-fairy analogy). Seann William Scott and The Rock make a decent "buddy" pairing even if they're mostly at odds with each other.
Posted by: Gary at June 2, 2006 11:39 AMHow to Steal a Million: Amusing farce - O'Toole is good, Hepburn is gorgeous, and the guy playing her father is incorrigable.
The Ref: Some funny lines (Your husband's not dead, lady - he's hiding!)
The Rundown: Rock! Speaks!
Walken is good too, some great lines (That's a lot of cows...) and has his own theme song...
Rosario? Yeah, I'd hit it.
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