User login

Guess the movie

458 replies [Last post]
stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009

Yes it is! Your turn.

You won't even feel the blade.

161803398874989's picture
161803398874989
Offline
male
Joined: 12/13/2010

_________________

"Betraying the Assassins is never good for one's health."
"Well, neither is drinking liquor, but I'm drawn to its dangers all the same."

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Okay, that's Tom Cruise on the left. Mission Impossible 1,2,3 or 4?

161803398874989's picture
161803398874989
Offline
male
Joined: 12/13/2010

Nope.

_________________

"Betraying the Assassins is never good for one's health."
"Well, neither is drinking liquor, but I'm drawn to its dangers all the same."

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Since no one's guessing I'll just list all the movies he's starred in since 1990.

2014 Edge of Tomorrow
2013/I Oblivion
2012 Jack Reacher
2012 Rock of Ages
2011 Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
2010 Knight and Day
2008 Valkyrie
2008 Tropic Thunder
2007 Lions for Lambs
2006 Mission: Impossible III
2005 War of the Worlds
2004 Collateral
2003 The Last Samurai
2002 Minority Report
2001 Vanilla Sky
2000 Mission: Impossible II
1999 Magnolia
1999 Eyes Wide Shut
1996 Jerry Maguire
1996 Mission: Impossible
1994 Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
1993 The Firm
1992 A Few Good Men
1992 Far and Away
1990 Days of Thunder

It's one of these movies, right? Tongue

161803398874989's picture
161803398874989
Offline
male
Joined: 12/13/2010

Well it's in there for sure! It's a remake of a (I believe) Brazilian movie called "Abre Los Ojos" or "Open Your Eyes". That should give you a general hint of the theme of the movie.

_________________

"Betraying the Assassins is never good for one's health."
"Well, neither is drinking liquor, but I'm drawn to its dangers all the same."

ThroatnDagger's picture
ThroatnDagger
Offline
Citizen
male
Kingston
Joined: 09/18/2012

Is it Eyes Wide Shut?

"Make humble your heart Altair, or I swear I'll tear it from you with my bear hands."-Al Mualim

stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009

As I recall, Vanilla Sky is a remake of a Spanish film. Is that it?

You won't even feel the blade.

161803398874989's picture
161803398874989
Offline
male
Joined: 12/13/2010
stabguy wrote:
As I recall, Vanilla Sky is a remake of a Spanish film. Is that it?

Yup, that's the one. The picture is from the bar scene where the technician reveals the dream-nature of the things that are happening.

_________________

"Betraying the Assassins is never good for one's health."
"Well, neither is drinking liquor, but I'm drawn to its dangers all the same."

stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009

The funny thing is that Penélope Cruz played the same character in both the Spanish and English versions of the film.

Here's a scene from another movie:

You won't even feel the blade.

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Never Say Never Again?

stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009

Another scene:

You won't even feel the blade.

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

At first glance The Incredible Hulk. Davie

stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009

I didn't realize this one would be so difficult. Maybe these big name stars will help:

You won't even feel the blade.

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

Se7en?

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

yes. Se7en... it all makes sense now... sloth and gluttony shown above, yes?

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009
Double McStab with Cheese wrote:
Se7en... it all makes sense now... sloth and gluttony shown above, yes?

Right. Sloth and gluttony FTW!

You won't even feel the blade.

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

Sorry for not adding this a few days ago... Here's another image (I'm trying to stay away from the main cast for now).

Also, google is really smart so I assume we've outlawed reverse image searches for this thread to make it more fun? Because I know it will show up with either of those images, even though I've altered them.

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

Alright... the main protagonist is in this shot....

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

Alright. one more with the other main characters...

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Deja Vu?

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

correct ID on the main actor, but the movie in question is much earlier in his career

if it helps narrow it down, check out the skyline in the following shots:



“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

It's a movie based on a book of the same name.

The book is the first of a series of novels based around / involving the character Denzel plays in this movie.

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009

This is a real barn burner. I have no idea!

You won't even feel the blade.

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

Let's see if I can give some hints.

Denzel Washington
Angelina Jolie
Queen Latifah

Crime/Serial Killer Drama/Action/Suspense
NYC

"Serial killer vs. forensic genius"

Denzel plays a quadripeligic ex-cop on the verge of physician assisted suicide but a serial killer brings him back to the force. He communicates with Angelina Jolie through an ear piece to solve the crimes.

(I figured with Se7en coming up previously that this one would be right up your alley! -- even if it didn't get any real nominations, I still liked it...)

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

Damn. I must be the only person here to have seen The Bone Collector... go watch it now. I won't promise that it's good... just that I liked it.

Here. This (animated) movie should be a little easier:

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

It sure sounds like a good movie. That is undoubtedly one of The Land Before Time movies. Think it's called The Land of Mists. I recognized it before I even saw Little Foot's reflection.

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

I'd have given it to you for any of them... just didn't want it to be my turn anymore. haha

Re: The Bone Collector
[trying not to ruin anything] A serial killer plagues Manhattan. Denzel's character is the best forensic investigator around... but he's quadriplegic (due to an accident out in the field). Angelina's character is new to the force and acts as Denzel's eyes, ears and (most importantly) functioning body. In the classical serial murder / suspense movie trope, they don't always solve the crimes in time, and there are some very unique ways the killer uses to murder his victims. He gives them plenty of time to solve the crimes before the murders are committed, but they don't quite make it in time.

There's also the suicide angle, as Denzel's character is contemplating it, and Angelina's father (a former cop) committed suicide. (I don't remember if these were big plot points, I hope not).

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Some of you might recognize this actor.

Double McStab with Cheese's picture
Double McStab w...
Offline
Citizen
male
San Diego, CA
Joined: 03/29/2012

i have no idea.

“Force has no place where there is need of skill." Herodotus

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Correct, that is the name of the movie. Kidding. Tongue That's Kiefer Sutherland. Here's a clue about the name of the movie. The plot takes place during nighttime in a city. It seems The Matrix took some ideas off it Shock , and it came out only the year before! I was lucky to see the director's cut because the original version spoiled the movie at the beginning narration (if any of you see the theatrical cut I strongly suggest muting it at the start until you see the first character glance at his pocket watch). Let's just say when things are finally explained it's a really great plot twist.

Also there's an ability involved called "tuning". At first it doesn't seem like much, but later plays a (very creative) big part in the movie.

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Summary:
A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.

Leo K's picture
Leo K
Offline
male
Toronto, Canada
Joined: 12/30/2009

Dark City.

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

DAZ is the man! Nice to know someone else saw this.

Leo K's picture
Leo K
Offline
male
Toronto, Canada
Joined: 12/30/2009


This is probably one of my favorite movies of all time - regardless of the fact that most people will tell you it's not a very good one. I just love the characters and I can identify with one of them quite strongly. I'm sure someone will get it fairly instantly, but I'll post another screen tomorrow.

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

At first I thought it might be Guardians of the Galaxy, but then I think the quote's from Bulletproof Monk. He's talking to that Funktastic guy, or whatever his name is.

Leo K's picture
Leo K
Offline
male
Toronto, Canada
Joined: 12/30/2009

You got it.
Bulletproof Monk is correct.

"Congratulations on your victory! Though, technically, you were saved by the girl. It was your charm that convinced her to lead them away."
"Hey, Mr. Do-Gooder... If you were watching the whole thing back there, how come you didn't help me out?"
"Because you STOLE from me :)"
"Oh yeah... That."

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Leo K's picture
Leo K
Offline
male
Toronto, Canada
Joined: 12/30/2009

I wanna say Starsky and Hutch. The old one. But I'm probably wrong.

JoeyFogey's picture
JoeyFogey
Offline
Administrator
male
Indianapolis, IN
Joined: 02/16/2010

No, that's Tom Hanks and...Dan Aykroyd? Not sure what film it is, though.

PSN: JoeyFogey

Steam: JoeyFogey

Instagram: thatsketchyhero

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Amazing you identified both main actors. Grade Glasses Dragnet is one of those movies from my childhood I wanted to see again, but I only remembered small parts of it (mainly the part with the large snake in the pit, when they were in disguise like in the screenshot). Luckily I remembered Tom Hank and was able to find it on IMDB after some searching. Pretty fun movie. Dan Aykroyd is great as a by-the-book detective, while Tom Hanks is the perfect comical opposite. Your turn, Joey.

JoeyFogey's picture
JoeyFogey
Offline
Administrator
male
Indianapolis, IN
Joined: 02/16/2010

If I forget to check this thread (and I will), someone message me on here. I usually don't click this one very often.

PSN: JoeyFogey

Steam: JoeyFogey

Instagram: thatsketchyhero

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

Looks like a weird version of Romeo and Juliet.

JoeyFogey's picture
JoeyFogey
Offline
Administrator
male
Indianapolis, IN
Joined: 02/16/2010
aurllcooljay wrote:
Looks like a weird version of Romeo and Juliet.

Probably the best compliment this film has ever gotten.

PSN: JoeyFogey

Steam: JoeyFogey

Instagram: thatsketchyhero

aurllcooljay's picture
aurllcooljay
Offline
Citizen
male
At Thehiddenblade.com. Where else?
Joined: 06/13/2010

So it's one of those purposely so-bad-it's-good movies? All I can think of right now is Troll or Troll 2.

JoeyFogey's picture
JoeyFogey
Offline
Administrator
male
Indianapolis, IN
Joined: 02/16/2010

I don't know if it was meant to be bad. It's just plain awful, but famous for being awful. You may see a few funny guys making fun of it. They helped make it famous.

PSN: JoeyFogey

Steam: JoeyFogey

Instagram: thatsketchyhero

stabguy's picture
stabguy
Offline
Administrator
male
Honolulu, HI USA
Joined: 09/15/2009

The only movie that comes to mind is Lair of the White Worm. That was awful - but not famous.

You won't even feel the blade.

JoeyFogey's picture
JoeyFogey
Offline
Administrator
male
Indianapolis, IN
Joined: 02/16/2010

It was released in the US in 1966 to be time-specific.

PSN: JoeyFogey

Steam: JoeyFogey

Instagram: thatsketchyhero