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Amadeus
31-07-15, 11:15 AM
(feel free to add yours)
Age of kill
British film starring Martin Kemp. Shockingly bad. Terrible. Avoid.
Amadeus
31-07-15, 11:17 AM
Child 44
Stars Tom Hardy - I think he's great.
Set in a rather grim Russia, about a series of child murders. Not gory. Worth watching. My wife didn't like it much and whilst it wasn't Toms best film, it was worth watching
maviczap
31-07-15, 11:23 AM
Ah excellent I was going to do something like this, I'll start posting here
The watch -- argh balls ;) Richard ayoade being Richard ayoade
Pitch perfect - why oh why .. oh I know it was so good they made pitch perfect 3
The hobbit - a 3hr story about short people going to a castle but not quite getting there. Good for those that like the story about short people, tall people and a old fogie heading to a mountain with dubious Ratner jewellery.
Dragon - Donnie yen.. slow but engaging at the end. More plot twists than a packet of Fusilli. Not your usual chopsocky affair
Tom Hardy - I think he's great.
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I watched Locke recently on Netflix.
An entire film shot inside a BMW driving down the motorway doesn't sound like a winner but I thought it was utterly brilliant.
Amadeus
31-07-15, 02:14 PM
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I watched Locke recently on Netflix.
An entire film shot inside a BMW driving down the motorway doesn't sound like a winner but I thought it was utterly brilliant.
YOu're right. Scientifically proven.
finaly got round to watching Exodus-gods and kings.. ok so it was a bible story about Moses but i enjoyed it.
the new Mad Max. i was a bit dubious about watching this as remakes are never as good as the original but i must say what a cracking film.
Other films I've seen recently that I recommend (all found on Netflix)
Filth - Comedy with James McAvoy
Flight - Denzel Washington
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For - Liked it, but wasn't as good as the first one.
Ben.tattooer
31-07-15, 04:32 PM
Filth and flight were great!
Watched The Voices last night and It Follows. Both had rubbish endings. The voices was pretty clever i thought.
300,A matter of life and death( David Niven) and The Cobbler!!!
Sir Trev
01-08-15, 10:12 AM
Blackhawk Down. I'm on my own for a few nights so I'm watching stuff Lady Poppy would not like. Quite enjoyed it (never saw it when it came out) but as with all films of this ilk they seem to have never empty magazines in their guns... Best bit was the guy deafened by his buddy's heavy calibre weapon shouting "WHAT?" Every time someone spoke to him.
maviczap
01-08-15, 10:20 AM
Pawn
With Ray Liota playing a small part in this movie
Watchable heist/kidnap movie
Son of a gun. Ewan McGregor.
Surprisingly good (and unholiwood) Ozzie film.
maviczap
01-08-15, 08:09 PM
Not strictly a movie, but 6 episodes back to back of True Detectives, fabulous stuff. This was series 1 with Woody Harlsen & Matthew McCaunahey as the detectives.
Series 2 is not quite as good, but its watchable.
Ill Manors has just started on BBC2. Decent film.
Littlepeahead
01-08-15, 11:01 PM
Son of a gun. Ewan McGregor.
Surprisingly good (and unholiwood) Ozzie film.
I wanted to see this at the cinema but it only had a very limited release. Has Ewan got a big beard?
Last film I saw was Home. I take the nephews to the Odeon kids screenings on the weekends as I get free tickets so if there's a fun on they like the look of we go.
I also went to the premiere of Warriors which is a film about the Maasai and FGM which was very good. I gave them a few hundred quid to help make it, as did a lot of the cricket journalists, photographers and media. A story with telling.
Just watched quantum of solace as I have never seen it. Quite enjoyed it, the first film for a while I have actually taken notice of the storyline.
Ted 2 is tonight (Sunday)
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andrewsmith
02-08-15, 06:42 AM
Other films I've seen recently that I recommend (all found on Netflix)
Filth - Comedy with James McAvoy
Flight - Denzel Washington
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For - Liked it, but wasn't as good as the first one.
I think they're all good
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andrewsmith
02-08-15, 06:43 AM
Equaliser Denzel Washington brilliant film and fast paced
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American Sniper
Found it entertaining and a good story but as with all American war films there is too much patriotism bull poo in it.
Specialone
04-08-15, 05:36 AM
I've watched the equaliser and American sniper recently, great films.
Lucy is good too.
maviczap
04-08-15, 05:42 AM
Agreed, an entertaining watch
Amadeus
04-08-15, 11:21 AM
Shaun the sheep!
Maybe better for a younger audience than me. TBH, I'm not sure I could tell you the story!
maviczap
04-08-15, 11:50 AM
Loved Shaun on the TV, haven't gotten round to watching the movie........yet
Surpringly good, saw it work the neice and nephew.
Also inside out is good. There's a bit at the end that perfectly explains cats
Ted 2. Not as good as the first
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andrewsmith
05-08-15, 06:30 AM
Insurgent really good and the final one will be good
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atassiedevil
05-08-15, 08:01 AM
Interstellar - Long, but enjoyed it a lot.
maviczap
06-08-15, 05:28 PM
Deliverance. As a classic i was expecting a bit more, but it didnt deliver.
Seem it already but will be rewatching Edge of Tomorrow this eve.
Ground hog day meets guns and aliens.
Done just right, they could have easily over done the ground hog element but it works well
I was pleasantly surprised by edge of tomorrow as well. Great special effects too.
Amadeus
06-08-15, 07:02 PM
I have Edge of Tomorrow but I've not watched it yet. Looks ljust like Source Code to me. I do find it frustrating that there aren't more new ideas for films (and all these remakes of films just a few years old? Ridiculous)
You're right in that it's a similar premise to source code, which I also liked, but thankfully the sfx in it and slightly different aim (aliens) differentiate it enough for me.
Unlike some other films which are essentially the same, e.g. armageddon and deep impact.
just watched Kingsman again.. cracking film
maviczap
07-08-15, 05:25 AM
Watched 'The calling' with Susan Serandon, movie about a serial killer
As didn't sit and watch it exclusively, and not do anything else, i cant recommend it.
I wanted to see this at the cinema but it only had a very limited release. Has Ewan got a big beard?
Yup, That's the one. good film and quite different.
not as different as the movie Locke, which we watched last night. That wa surprisingly good too.
C
Amadeus
08-08-15, 06:30 AM
Shouldn't have been a surprise - it has got Tom hardy in it (see start of thread)! :-)
Fantastic four. Don't. Just don't.
The entire movie felt like a 1.5 hour trailer.
In fact, you know when they say all the best bits are in the trailer? Well this is worse. The trailer was like a directors cut version as they cut a whole scene from the film which may have actually saved it
Fantastic four. Don't. Just don't.
The entire movie felt like a 1.5 hour trailer.
In fact, you know when they say all the best bits are in the trailer? Well this is worse. The trailer was like a directors cut version as they cut a whole scene from the film which may have actually saved it
Thanks for the warning, I was thinking about seeing this film but it's a remake of a film that's only 10 years old and has less Jessica Alba in it.
It is meant to be a reboot but it failed epicly. The original ones weren't good either however were better.
Sue storm looks good, but that's about it.
According to the internets there may have been issues in production and the studio, Fox, got involved and this what ruined it.
The director actually apologised for the film 😕
Wishing I went to see rogue nation which has received very good reviews
Amadeus
08-08-15, 08:59 PM
Honeymoon. Horror film. Quite creepy, rather empty ending, didn't explain very much. Better ones out there so try something else.
Geodude
12-08-15, 06:29 AM
Chappie, thoroughly enjoyable a bit like short circuit, johnny 5 is alive ;)
Terminator genisys. Not too bad actually
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Terminator Genisys - The previous terminator makes this look like a Mr bean rom com. More holes that swiss cheese and more cheesey deja vu than Shirley Ghostman. Think Pierce Bronsnan 007 rather than Daniel Craig.
It's a reasonable watch which harks back to the previous films, dare I say it even includes the poor renditions of the iconic scenes in the first film. Unfortunately this means it is a bit predictable and even with a few plot twists it ultimately fails to turn the tide. The chemistry isn't really there and in reality Sarah would have dumped the chump gone off with someone else. The most amusing part has to be the cgi version of Arnie doing a much better acting job of the terminator than the real one. :) . A franchise that really has run its course with the main protagonists.
Amadeus
26-08-15, 09:08 AM
Gemma Bovary
Feels quite French (it's set in France so that shouldn't be a surprise) in many ways, but not a great film. If you like French films and have a couple of hours, you could do worse than watch this. Has Gemma Arterton in it.
maviczap
26-08-15, 09:08 AM
Interstellar on sky movies, enjoyed it, i did get a bit distracted in the middle, but watched the ending. Quite a good plot and story line
Watched Sinister the other day, a genuinely scary horror film which also has a decent plot.
Saw the sequel has just been released in cinemas so might go and see that too.
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All I can say is that it was a slow evening that was made even slower by the viewing of Orc wars. A retired soldier moves to the country only to find he has orc neighbours and a magical portal to another world from which they appear.
Enter damsel in distress being chased by the orcs and a rather attractive estate agent to the rescue. Cue big bun fight for the entire film. I see where Jupiter ascending took its story from. Its low budget, low entertainment and has special effects dating from the Goonies era. Watch it if you like your Orcs otherwise save the few hours for old age.
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I always like double acts, like Morecambe and Wise, Little and Large, Nuzzle and scratch, even Spongebob and Patrick. With Hill and Tatum you get a feeling its going to be more D1ck and Dom.
Two ex high school enemies who enroll in the police department and become partners in an undercover sting at a local school. This movie is a light hearted gaze at the shenanigans of lost youth. Funny , cringey, daft and full of stereotypes. It feels like it came off the conveyor belt of American Pie but thats not such a bad thing.
Our partners grow up and challenge their fears to finally make an arrest and find out who the dealer is.
It comes as no suprise that both Hill and Tatum work well together and carry off the characters well. Its the same fare as most of their back catalogue. Tatum as the loveable rogue and Hill as the dead pan stooge.
An enjoyable watch if you need a few laughs.
Watched Shutter Island. Good film with a huge twist. Edge of Tomorrow is based on the book All You Need Is Kill. The book is better.
davepreston
28-08-15, 03:39 AM
just watched the marvel series of tv and movies (in order)
Capt America (first avenger) tbh poor
agent carter, fair to middling
Ironman, great flick
hulk, bad bad and bad
ironman 2 , good
thor, quite good
the avengers, mint movie
ironman 3, quite good
agents of shield season 1 ep1-7 , good
thor 2, fair to middling
shield season 1 ep 8-15, good
cap America 2 winter soldier, really like it tbh dramatic improvement on the first
shield, season 1 ep 16-22
guardians of the galaxy, compared to the other (marvel) movies poor
shield season 2 ep 1-19, good
avengers age of ultron. brilliant movie
shield season 2 ep 20-22, good
antman, didn't have high hopes but quite liked it tbh
maviczap
28-08-15, 05:15 AM
Are you some kind of marvel/dc comics geek, or a trainee superhero looking for hints for your costume?
Amadeus
28-08-15, 07:03 AM
just watched the marvel series of tv and movies (in order)
Capt America (first avenger) tbh poor
agent carter, fair to middling
Ironman, great flick
hulk, bad bad and bad
ironman 2 , good
thor, quite good
the avengers, mint movie
ironman 3, quite good
agents of shield season 1 ep1-7 , good
thor 2, fair to middling
shield season 1 ep 8-15, good
cap America 2 winter soldier, really like it tbh dramatic improvement on the first
shield, season 1 ep 16-22
guardians of the galaxy, compared to the other (marvel) movies poor
shield season 2 ep 1-19, good
avengers age of ultron. brilliant movie
shield season 2 ep 20-22, good
antman, didn't have high hopes but quite liked it tbh
That must have been a long day!
Amadeus
28-08-15, 07:04 AM
jack Reacher: Really quite poor...
why dont people like the hulk films. they are superb but i also thought the tv series was good.
i'm a huge Marvel and DC fan and i think it stems from reading all those comics when i was younger :-)
i watch films to distract me from reality the more it immerses me from reality the more i like the film. i dont care what i watch as i always have the option of turning it off. there are no bad films (with the exception of The Room) just peoples tastes are different. i dont read books so i have no idea what a film should have compared to the book so i'm unbiased. ok i tell a lie i have read a few books then watched the films but i dont expect a film that lasts 2hrs to be anything as comprehensive as the books. if you are the type that reads books then expects the film to be the same then i pity you. my sons are the type that are avid readers and get disappointed in films and i keep reminding them 'its not a book'.
i have 8tb of storage of 1to1 ISO films and thats just my personally owned dvd/br collection, i also rent discs from lovefilm. yes i like films. am i a film buff.. NO! i just like watching films and dont want to take them apart in every single little detail or watch the making of as to me it spoils the magic. as for film critics i think they are the biggest bunch of havebeens on the planet and i dont trust any of their reviews. if someone tells me a film is rubbish i'll watch it and make my own mind up and i urge everyone to do the same.
one of my all time favourite films is The Ghost Train (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghost_Train_%281941_film%29)
maviczap
28-08-15, 05:23 PM
jack Reacher: Really quite poor...
I quite enjoyed it for a Tom Cruise film. My mate says the film isn't anything like the books.
That is some effort Dave Preston. Is that the order in which the films were released?
I don't agree with you're views on Guardins of the Galaxy though, I thought it is by far the best Marvel film on there.
Agents of Shield is alright but I couldn't watch more than a few episodes, it felt like watching the A-Team.
Why do film critics watch so many bad films?
Are you some kind of marvel/dc comics geek, or a trainee superhero looking for hints for your costume?
Just don't make it green, or animated
yokohama
28-08-15, 08:04 PM
I quite enjoyed it for a Tom Cruise film. My mate says the film isn't anything like the books.
Your mate is right! The most recent ones are a bit formulaic but the earlier books are very very good. Read one ... and then you'll know why Tom Cruise was totally miscast.
davepreston
28-08-15, 09:13 PM
I am a fully fledged GEEK and proud of it, I doubt there is a well know scifi or comic movie/tv show I haven't watched
to answer some of the q's
1/ I am a super hero, I can drink any of you under a table in ne evening, costume is org hoody and jeans
2/ long few days joys of a heart attack and f all to do
3/ I am a hulk fan and if they had used Mark Ruffalo for the original movie it may have saved it, but Norton wasn't the right guy for it nor was the other wooden guy before him
4/they were watched in connecting order so all the story lines from the various series/movies run continuously, you pick up loads of little extra quirks and points that otherwise you would have missed, for example ep 8-15 of shield lead up to winter soldier then the rest of that season deals with the aftermath, so you get the build up, the event then the fallout making it a far more complete story,
5/ lets get this straight GOTG is not in itself a bad movie, I just think it is to far removed from the rest of the marvel universe which I enjoy
6/ I only go green after drinking with xxxbadgerxxx
hth
DP
ps you would need a individual thread for each of the stargate/star trek/space above and beyond/fringe/bab 5/ BSG/etc etc etc if you get me started
hahahaaaa. bab5 is on in our house all day along with charmed and then Andromeda makes an appearance every few months along with other stuff. once a year i will have a LOTR session but its starting to get ermmm a bit much with the hobbits. i'll also do the Riddick's one after the other and the Harry Potters and the Start Wars.. you get the idea :-)
i now know why we get along bigyin. have you watched all the How to train your Dragon?
davepreston
28-08-15, 10:13 PM
tonight's marathon is season 1 of daredevil, should be done by tomorrow aft
only watched the first how to train your dragon
DarrenSV650S
28-08-15, 11:27 PM
tonight's marathon is season 1 of daredevil
Let me know how many episodes before you give up. I found it boring as hell
Littlepeahead
29-08-15, 02:39 PM
I saw Pixels at the cinema on Wednesday. It was silly but the kids enjoyed it. Last night I had horrible nightmares about being crushed by giant cubes falling from the sky! Clearly the 12a rating was aimed at me!
Cloudburst! A refreshingly simple and very funny story of two old lesbians who take a road trip to Canada to get married. They pick up a male stripper hitchhiker on the way. I'm going to watch it again this weekend.
C
andrewsmith
29-08-15, 08:13 PM
Watching Downfall again
My better half is a history graduate and has never seen it
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Watching Downfall again
Brilliant film. Just had a look and it's on Netflix so I'll be watching it again.
If you don't mind subtitles I've just watched The Eternal Zero - Japanese WW2 film. Absolutely stunning in every way.
Cloudburst! A refreshingly simple and very funny story of two old lesbians who take a road trip to Canada to get married. They pick up a male stripper hitchhiker on the way. I'm going to watch it again this weekend.
C
that sounds good.
Watching Downfall again
My better half is a history graduate and has never seen it
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Is that the film about the guy who buys the wrong bike? ;)
davepreston
30-08-15, 03:53 PM
Let me know how many episodes before you give up. I found it boring as hell
As asked for review of season 1 of Daredevil
Darren I see what you mean, throughout the entire season the main character Daredevil stays 1 dimensional and wooden, he gets in a fight starts off winning then starts to take a kicking then pulls it back for a victory at the end, every fight. the saving grace for the series is every and I mean every other character in the show grows and most become intriguing in their own ways. tbh take the daredevil out of the show and its very good, hopefully with some better writing they can save the main character in season 2
andrewsmith
30-08-15, 03:57 PM
Is that the film about the guy who buys the wrong bike? ;)
Yeah a VFR800 vtec
Brilliant film. Just had a look and it's on Netflix so I'll be watching it again.
If you don't mind subtitles I've just watched The Eternal Zero - Japanese WW2 film. Absolutely stunning in every way.
It's why I put it on
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maviczap
31-08-15, 09:25 AM
Get on Up - a biopic of James Brown
Not a sensational blockbuster, but a good watch with good music.
Produced by Mick Jagger
Amadeus
31-08-15, 09:57 AM
Good kill: Ethan hawke stars, based on US drone strike. Doesn't put the US in a good light. Worth watching.
Been meaning to watch that but wasn't sure about it.
maviczap
31-08-15, 04:05 PM
Pixels, my youngest wanted to see it, and on a wet bank holiday it was the perfect thing to do.
The reviews I'd heard, didn't rate it, but i had a perfectly enjoyable time. I didn't fall asleep at all, so thats a sign that it was ok.
Straight outta Compton.
Much better than I expected. Being white, middle class and British I could really identify with the characters.
Straight outta Compton.
Much better than I expected. Being white, middle class and British I could really identify with the characters.
Glad to hear that it fits my demographic too - my son is badgering me to go with him to see this - a thumbs up is encouraging :D
Entourage - If you liked the TV series you'll like the film, because it's exactly the same, lots of funny cameo appearances, my favourite being a rude Thierry Henry.
Rise of the planet of the apes - I didnt see the original tv series or any of the other films which helped as I dont think it has any connection to any of the others. The film played out like a cross between superman / marvel series type films. There is empathy towards James Franco's quest to find a solution to his fathers Alzheimers. Easy on the eye and reasonably fast paced. It is well shot and quite entertaining but dont expect any sense out of the storyline or a cerebral night in.
No quasi human ape type Helen bonham carter was a huge bonus
The original Charlton Heston Planet of the Apes film is excellent, much better than any of the modern films.
Balky001
08-09-15, 09:53 PM
Just watched Hitting the Apex, narrated by Mr Pitt (Brad, not Andrew). Nice Docufilm. Quite sad in some places.
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter.
Film based on an urban myth, that's based on an urban myth !!!!
This is the story of a sad and lonely Japanese office worker, Kumiko. She watches Fargo, so much the video tape is worn out. Believing that the film is a true story, as stated at the beginning of Fargo, she goes to Fargo in search of the money hidden by the Steve Buschemi character.
The second urban myth, that this is a true story, truth is that a Japanese student committed suicide and was found dead in the woods near Fargo. Media made up a story that she was looking for the hidden money from Fargo following a conversation with a state trooper. This being the second of the urban myths.
Worth a watch, but wouldn't like to say it would be everybody's cup of tea. Peculiar would best describe.
6.7 on IMDB.
Foxcatcher: The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely circumstances. One to watch 4/5
American Sniper: Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind. Another decent flick 4/5
Northern Soul: Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music. Entertaining 3/5
Watched In the name of the father last night,about the Guilford Bombers in the 70s great film 7/10
Dogville. A strange idea that works well, basically a stage play on film. Excellent performances makes you forget that the set is mainly an empty studio with lines drawn on the floor. Might make you think about how refugees are treated as well. Recommended.
Specialone
09-09-15, 08:18 PM
Straight outta Compton.
Much better than I expected. Being white, middle class and British I could really identify with the characters.
I watched it last week, as it was my era I found it very good, I'd just left school and was in college when rap music started getting popular.
I remember reading about the dramas surrounding NWA over the years so the film refreshed my memory on some matters.
just finished watching Jupiter Ascending and i must say i thoroughly enjoyed it but i'm a sci-fi fan. ok so its not along the lines of Riddick and so forth but good nonetheless. the night before i watched John Carter (again)
The girl with the dragon tattoo - the daniel craig one. Overall a decent enough flick, watched the original swedish one years ago and think I enjoyed that more.
The main problem with this film is the sound effects and soundtrack. Over intrusive all the way through the film. Soundtrack by trent reznor (sp) of NIN and continually got in the way of the dialogue and had to rewind on numerous occasions to catch what was being said. The sound effects just really got on my nerves, I understand putting in wind effects to reinforce the cold chilly atmosphere, but when they are inside the house !!!! Sat in a cafe in london, all you can hear is the traffic outside, at a train station - the tannoy !!! You get the picture.
Ridiculous and infuriating.
The Brothers Bloom - a highly entertaining con romp.
A pair of con-men set up complicated scams to rob rich people. Some genuine laugh out loud moments, which are quite rare in cinema comedies. Mark Ruffalo, Adrien Brody & Rachel Weitz. She was Ok, not a great fan of hers but she was OK in this flick. Well cast as the ditzy millionairess. Nice selection of hats.
Cowspiracy on Netflix. OK it's a documentary rather than film as such but it's an eye opener.
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Its a sci fi movie based on that grand daddy fps shooter Doom.. well the one after wolfenstein :)
With a cast consisting of 'The Rock' and Rosamund Pike it could've hauled itself to the upper shelves of blockbusters but remained rooted to the bargain basement bin near the exit. The story is the familiar dodgy aliens rampaging around a science lab with the swat team sent in to rescue whoever is still alive. Enter stage left the zombies who are infact the remains of the scientists. The budget for special fx didnt extend to lighting so it is mainly shot in the dark to enhance the ambience. It is never easy to take a video game and turn it into a film* see streetfighter- the movie, resident evil of which the end result is generally a poor rendition of the in game video sequences without the fun of the game play. Doom incorporates a nasuea inducing fps game sequence towards the end of the film making me wonder why on earth I continued to watch this instead of spending an hour on the xbox. If you are a fan of video games to movie genre then give it a whirl but otherwise the experience is similar to playing your old childhood video games today and wondering why on earth you wasted so much time on them when you were young.
* except Hitman which was actually quite a good
Agent 47 did do a good job at it. Certain parts weren't great but all in all a good action flick about everyone's favourite bald assassin.
Also watched Tomorrowland recently. Don't bother.
I don't feel aggrieved by watching it like I did with fantastic four, but it wasn't inspiring. If you have time to kill and nothing else to do, it will pass the time. Just don't expect a great story or much cerebral stimulation
maviczap
29-09-15, 06:55 AM
The Drop - with James Gandolfi low budget NewYork based movie. Strange start, but a watchable movie, based upon the way gangster money is moved around the city. Interesting characters made this movie for me, rather that the plot.
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The 51st state / formula 51 depending on where you are based. A lead of cast including Samuel L jackson and Robert Carlyle hauls this film above expectations. I should mention the appearance of Meat Loaf and Rhys Ifans point towards the comedic direction of the plot. The story of a Kilt wearing American doing a multi million pound drug deal in Liverpool does sound a tad far fetched and the onscreen performances carries along the implausibility. Throw in Emily Mortimer as the gun for hire and a somewhat disfunctional story becomes mildly amusing for an hour and half. Frankly the ridiculous story line and farcical characters add to the charm ( think Trainspotting with Lock Stock and you wont be far off). The has comedy value all the way through and an it provides an amusing perspective of Liverpool. 7/10
Amadeus
30-09-15, 11:32 PM
The Drop - with James Gandolfi low budget NewYork based movie. Strange start, but a watchable movie, based upon the way gangster money is moved around the city. Interesting characters made this movie for me, rather that the plot.
And more importantly, Tom hardy!
Amadeus
20-10-15, 07:23 AM
Knock Knock - Eli Roth horror starring Keanu Reeves. A bit cringeworthy so I guess that makes it good horror but it's not grisly.
Amadeus
20-10-15, 07:25 AM
Hitting the apex - film about 6 riders in MotoGP. Not watched it all yet, it's quite long. Couldn't watch the footage of Simoncelli's death. Film is good so far tho - worth a watch.
The last film that i watched Was Pirates of the Caribbean at Worlds End. The other half has never seen any of them, but is loving it :)
Got On stranger tides this weekend :)
Last film at the cinema was Man Form UNCLE. Next will be Spectre (So excited)...god im a sad 44 year old :lol:
Imitation game
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A film about the Alan Turing's shenanigans in hut 8. Wonderful cast and quick paced movie about the dilemmas faced by Alan Turing over the world war 2 period. The viewer is thrust into the quandries faced by Turing both on a personal and God like level. Benedict starts off with a classic Sherlock persona but ingratiates himself to the viewer as he develops the character . It reiterates how badly he was treated and the immense work he contributed to the war effort and modern computers today. Not as grim as it sounds and quite reflective. 9/10
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