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#3291384 - 05/10/11 03:31 PM Unthinkable  
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I wanted to recommend a movie. This is probably one of the most intense movies I have seen. I thought Samuel L. Jackson deserved an adcademy award for his performance. The movie scared me, not in a horror movie kind of way, but in a human kind of way. I didn't think anyone was wrong and they were all doing what they had to do. I guess that's why it scared me so much.



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#3291429 - 05/10/11 04:17 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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I may have to check this one out. I have to admit that this one flew below my radar.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914863/


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#3291475 - 05/10/11 05:20 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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Gonna have to check this one out. Looks pretty intense, and Samuel L is a cool guy, too smile


In all my years I've never seen the like. It has to be more than a hundred sea miles and he brings us up on his tail. That's seamanship, Mr. Pullings. My God, that's seamanship!
#3291481 - 05/10/11 05:22 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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It does make ya think, that's for sure.

Kinda a whole season of 24 wrapped up in 2 hours.

Speaking of which, is 24 over forever?

#3291489 - 05/10/11 05:28 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Falstar]  
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Originally Posted By: Falstar


Speaking of which, is 24 over forever?
I read somewhere that a theatrical release is being worked on.


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#3291515 - 05/10/11 06:02 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Falstar]  
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Originally Posted By: Falstar
It does make ya think, that's for sure.

Kinda a whole season of 24 wrapped up in 2 hours.

Speaking of which, is 24 over forever?



Eh, I find 24 to be cartoonish. Unthinkable was kinda scary, seemed much more real to me...


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#3291521 - 05/10/11 06:07 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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I saw that movie a few weeks back and thought it was really well done. I really enjoyed it and would also recommend it.

#3291553 - 05/10/11 06:50 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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Streaming on Netflix for those interested.

#3291558 - 05/10/11 06:55 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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One of those movies you'll remember, but probably won't watch again.

#3291706 - 05/10/11 09:57 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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umm...this one is on my watch list!

Somewhat in the lines of :

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Project MKULTRA, or MK-ULTRA, was the code name for a covert, illegal CIA human research program, run by the Office of Scientific Intelligence. This official U.S. government program began in the early 1950s, continuing at least through the late 1960s, and it used U.S. and Canadian citizens as its test subjects. The published evidence indicates that Project MKULTRA involved the surreptitious use of many types of drugs, as well as other methods, to manipulate individual mental states and to alter brain function.


This is an intriguing psychological movie and recommended to all spook and/or conspiracy theory fans. It was at Sundance 2009 and you can find the complete film on YouTube. Here is a preview:



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#3291713 - 05/10/11 10:05 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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Watched Unthinkable a couple months ago. Good movie.

Just caught this movie, must have missed it with so many other good movies coming out.
Excellent movie. Body of Lies.thumbsup



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#3291717 - 05/10/11 10:09 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: JimK]  
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Originally Posted By: JimK
Watched Unthinkable a couple months ago. Good movie.

Just caught this movie, must have missed it with so many other good movies coming out.
Excellent movie. Body of Lies.thumbsup


Saw this one and much recommended it as well! Go Riddley (seems that he loves Russel, this happens much with directors)!


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#3291766 - 05/10/11 11:30 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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Just watched Unthinkable. Really liked it. Not your typical run of the mill movie, and it makes you think a bit.


In all my years I've never seen the like. It has to be more than a hundred sea miles and he brings us up on his tail. That's seamanship, Mr. Pullings. My God, that's seamanship!
#3291909 - 05/11/11 03:58 AM Re: Unthinkable [Re: THX-1138]  
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Originally Posted By: THX-1138
Go Riddley (seems that he loves Russel, this happens much with directors)!


Ridley and Russell is a great duo which seldom goes wrong. Gladiator, American Gangster and Body of Lies are all great. Robin Hood was quite good too until the very end.


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#3292460 - 05/11/11 06:53 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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This one is excellent! I will surely watch it again sometime.

Every minute was like an "oh #%&*$#" moment and sure had a nice twist at the end.


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#3292659 - 05/11/11 10:51 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: PanzerMeyer]  
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Originally Posted By: PanzerMeyer
Ridley and Russell is a great duo which seldom goes wrong. Gladiator, American Gangster and Body of Lies are all great. Robin Hood was quite good too until the very end.


True! You may say the same thing with De Niro and Scorsese (Cape Fear, Casino, GoodFellas, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, King of Comedy).


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#3292828 - 05/12/11 03:48 AM Re: Unthinkable [Re: THX-1138]  
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Originally Posted By: THX-1138

True! You may say the same thing with De Niro and Scorsese (Cape Fear, Casino, GoodFellas, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, King of Comedy).


Or Toshiro Mifune and Akira Kurosawa! Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo, Rashomon, Sanjuro, Red Beard, High & Low, etc.


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#3293123 - 05/12/11 01:38 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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Wow, what a great movie, totally gripped me and kept me sitting there until the end. I did see most of the end coming but OMG, done so well.

In that position I think I would be more on Helen's side. I don't want to spoil anything but when she says no to the "unthinkable" I gotta agree.

Right or wrong and millions of lives at stake I couldn't do it.


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#3293182 - 05/12/11 02:53 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Axel40]  
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Originally Posted By: Axel40
In that position I think I would be more on Helen's side. I don't want to spoil anything but when she says no to the "unthinkable" I gotta agree.


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I am assuming you are talking about when they brought his kids in. I sat there thinking, OMG they won't do that, they can't. Then I thought about it and there were millions of lives at stake. It brought up the moral question of - If killing one inncoent child would save millions, could you do it? As for myself, I don't know. I really don't.

The part that really surprised me was when they were holding the gun to his wifes head.


Glad you liked it. smile


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#3293421 - 05/12/11 05:58 PM Re: Unthinkable [Re: Destructis]  
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Ahh, spoiler button, never noticed that before biggrin

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That is the part I mean, the kids. How can anyone do that? It's the great moral dilemma for sure and it's part of what makes the film so great.

It's easy to say oh I could/couldn't do it but I really think I would not have the stomach for it. 5-10 million deaths of people that I can't see or the torture and death of 2 innocent children in front of me. Totally unthinkable is right!!!


Not a decision I have to make, thank god!


Thx for the recommend Destructis


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