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[KiWiNiNjA]

Originally Posted by Turbinator

On a separate note, watched Zero Dark Thirty. Historical accuracy and all the controversy aside, I liked it. Gripping right till the end. The entire raid sequence was shot extremely well. And a brilliant performance by Jessica Chastain.

**** me. Is she in everything these days?

[Turbinator]

Originally Posted by KiWiNiNjA

**** me. Is she in everything these days?

Must admit, first time I'm noticing her tbh. Which other movies has she been in?

EDIT: That are worth watching, I should say.

[KiWiNiNjA]

Lawless
The Help
The Debt
The Tree of Life

Ah, maybe not that many....

[Fusion]

Watched Silver Linings Playbook. Simply outstanding. Loved the story, but enjoyed the performances more. This was the first movie in ages where I thought De Niro gave a damn instead of just showing up for a paycheck. Bradley Cooper showed some acting chops as well. The star of the movie for me, though, was undoubtedly Jennifer Lawrence. Of all the impressive young actresses out there (and there are quite a few), she's the leader of the pack IMO. I wouldn't be shocked if she receives an Oscar nomination for her performance. And that body!

[Fusion]

J.J. Abrams Screens Star Trek Into Darkness for Dying Fan

That's freaking awesome. Good on you J.J!

[doesitmatter]

Watched young Spielberg's early movie called "Duel"..not bad

[Turbinator]

Originally Posted by Fusion

Watched Silver Linings Playbook. Simply outstanding. Loved the story, but enjoyed the performances more. This was the first movie in ages where I thought De Niro gave a damn instead of just showing up for a paycheck. Bradley Cooper showed some acting chops as well. The star of the movie for me, though, was undoubtedly Jennifer Lawrence. Of all the impressive young actresses out there (and there are quite a few), she's the leader of the pack IMO. I wouldn't be shocked if she receives an Oscar nomination for her performance. And that body!

Absolutely agree with you on this. Watched it a few weeks back, and even though there was not much to the story, the performances were brilliant. Didn't know Bradley Cooper had it in him to pull off such a role.

So many good movies have come out recently.

[Turbinator]

Originally Posted by KiWiNiNjA

Lawless
The Help
The Debt
The Tree of Life

Ah, maybe not that many....

Cheers. Have been meaning to watch The Tree of Life for a while now, just haven't gotten around to it.

[Black_Warrior]

Originally Posted by KiWiNiNjA

Lawless
The Help
The Debt
The Tree of Life

Ah, maybe not that many....

Well she just started a few years back so..

[Fusion]

Zero Dark Thirty.

Meh. Really don't understand the buzz tbh. Especially for Chastian for Best Actress.

[Turbinator]

Originally Posted by Fusion

Zero Dark Thirty.

Meh. Really don't understand the buzz tbh. Especially for Chastian for Best Actress.

As I said above, I liked it tbh. But even then, I understand why some people may not and those who feel it's been overhyped.

But one thing I do have to vouch for is that the performances were great, especially Chastain. Each emotion and exchange was so detailed and well carried out.

[Agent Nationaux]

Zero Dark Thirty Spoiler















Who is the CIA guy that was reading the Salat? Searched this online and there was an article (don't know if it's credible by Washington Post) that mentioned the head of counter terrorism at the CIA being a convert.

At CIA, a convert to Islam leads the terrorism hunt - The Washington Post

[Agent Nationaux]

Also during the end raid, why was that marine/special force guy speaking in Arabic to the civilians? This is Pakistan.

[Turbinator]

Originally Posted by Agent Nationaux

Also during the end raid, why was that marine/special force guy speaking in Arabic to the civilians? This is Pakistan.

That's true. Wtf? I'm surprised I overlooked that.

[Fusion]

I thought he was speaking Pushto myself. Didn't really notice that it was Arabic.