Re: Seen any good films lately? [3]

by Sinister71 Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:56 am

Personally I think this one looks pretty good

by Eldorion Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:51 am

I have zero expectations for Seventh Son (especially given all its delays), and I'll need to hear some really phenomenal things about it to even consider spending money to go see it.

by Sinister71 Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:40 pm

I'll let you know, I plan on seeing it, that and Jupiter Rising. The only film I ever had expectations for was the Hobbit... Unfortunately

by malickfan Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:00 pm

The Seventh Son isn't out yet? I thought that was filmed about four years ago...

I watched the Star Wars Holiday Special... confused

It wasn't unenjoyable in a 'What the Hell were they smoking/thinking' kinda way, but was hilariously sh*t, badly paced, badly directed, horribly acted, confusing, and frankly utterly stupid at points ('Hey I've got an Idea, let's have a crossdressing Alien TV chef teach the Wookies how to cook, that screams Star Wars!' 'Great!, but make sure there are no Subtitles for the Wookies it wouldn't be as fun if we could understand what they were saying...'), it's no wonder even Lucas has disowned it.

All that said I did enjoy it Laughing

by azriel Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:16 pm

I rewatched 'Life of Pi' the other day. Good film. Tonight I might watch 'Lone Survivor' with Mark Wahlberg. Smile

by malickfan Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:20 pm

azriel wrote:Tonight I might watch 'Lone Survivor' with Mark Wahlberg.

I watched that a couple of weeks ago, 6/10 in my book a run of the mill war film I.M.O, the action scenes are shot rather well, and Walhberg (and Taylor 'Everything I'm in Flops!' Kitsch surprisingly) give quite good lead performances for the genre, but it's nothing memorable (not syaing it;s bad just forgettable) and the film dosen't shy away from gore (or cliches...).

by azriel Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:27 pm

Mmm, much as I thought Malick, I was wondering if it was a run of the mill, 'get caught by gun wielding baddies, come out the hero with scars on yer face' type of film ? But, my daughter liked it & I said Id give it a go Wink

by Sinister71 Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:29 pm

Seventh Son comes out here in the states February 6th from what I just seen on a TV spot for it

by bungobaggins Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:35 am

Eldorion wrote:I have zero expectations for Seventh Son (especially given all its delays), and I'll need to hear some really phenomenal things about it to even consider spending money to go see it.

I'm with you on that one, Eldo. However, it might be fun to watch in a MST3K fashion. Laughing

by Mrs Figg Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:34 pm

Wolf Hall is out on BBC tv next Wednesday it looks interesting.

by bungobaggins Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:22 pm

by bungobaggins Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:57 am

I just finished watching Night Crawler starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Very suspenseful; a good disturbing thriller about independent news gathering agencies (think TMZ but more focused local, violent events than celebrities). I'd recommend not watching any trailers or clips before you see the movie.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nightcrawler/

by azriel Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:43 am

I watched "The Guard" with Brendan Gleeson. Its a typically Irish film about an Irish policeman &a drugs bust so you get all the fecking swearing Smile

Ive got a bit of a soft spot for Gleeson & this film was actually good. It all came together at the end & summed it up. Don Cheadle is the black American FBI guy that is brought into help & theres plenty of banter between Cheadle & Gleeson. Its not a blockbuster, more Arthouse but its enjoyable for its simplicity.

by duncandisorderly Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:48 pm

Maleficent, with Angelina Jolie surprised me. It told the Sleeping Beauty story from a new perspective. Assumed it wouldn't be anything special. But, the twist in the plot worked, it was a genuinely touching story, despite being made by Disney.

by bungobaggins Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:59 pm

The Interview is available on US Netflix, and I watched it this morning. I was surprised that I enjoyed it quite a bit. It is no masterpiece of cinema, but it is definitely something different with enjoyable moments. It's too bad it didn't get a wide release in cinemas. I'm really fascinated with the whole North/South Korea situation, and I've been to South Korea before and the DMZ. It's a place and subject that, while rather sad and serious, really piques my interest.

by Mrs Figg Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:13 pm

I am watching the Fargo series. Martin Freeman is great.

by bungobaggins Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:27 pm

I really liked that one too, Figgs. Hope you enjoy it. Smile

by Mrs Figg Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:55 am

yeah Billy Bob Thornton and Freeman are a hoot. Very Happy

by azriel Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:58 pm

Watched "The imitation Game". It was sad. But I think Alan Turing's life was sad. I dont think the film dealt to deeply with a whole array of subjects, it felt glossed over really but, it did touch on how underrated they treated Alan. Benedrip Cracklesmudge played it very well I thought, he really is a very fine actor indeed. I dunno, it only took Her Maj how many years to pardon him, 50 or so ? He deserved better.

by Ringdrotten Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:08 pm

"Benedrip Cracklesmudge"

These nicknames keep getting better and better lol!

I liked the movie too, very entertaining. I don't know much about Alan Turing's life and person other than the fact that he was the genious who broke the code, so I can't say how accurately he was portrayed. Excellent performance by "Cracklesmudge", though Very Happy

by azriel Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:43 pm

Yes Ringo, we must keep this tradition alive,by jingo Very Happy

by Eldorion Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:46 pm

I've heard good things about The Guard, and I enjoyed both Gleeson and Cunningham in other films from my Irish cinema binge a while back, so I'll have to give that one a try. Smile

Don Cheadle is great too.

by RA Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:25 pm

I was going to watch American Sniper since I heard others saying good things about it.

by bungobaggins Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:32 pm

Watch out for fake baby! Very Happy

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by Eldorion Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:49 am

I think I'm going to see American Sniper because I'm curious is the controversy over it is as off-point as the controversy over Zero Dark Thirty.

Also, it's going to be the first R-rated #1 movie of a calendar year (since it's technically a 2014 movie) since Shaving Ryan's Privates in 1998, and possibly the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time. Shocked