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Didn't get great reviews but I really liked it, yes the basic premise is crazy but
It was an enjoyable action romp. :)
This 90s Disney classic is terrific, although not very true to Victor Hugo. The only thing that drags it down is the score by Alan Menken. Sooo tedious.
Bulldog Drummond. Dated but fun. :D
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Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell
Hammer's last Frankenstein is not the best of the series (REVENGE is my favourite), but still has it's good points, such as Cushing's performance (ever the consumate professional).
With a few faces from the Bond films.
Of adventures for Hugh " Bulldog" Drummond to get involved in. ;)
That sounds like a great time. I bet that timmer would probably love that since DAF's his favorite Bond film starring his favorite Bond actor and favorite Bond girl.
That theater is quite beautiful. There's something about a classic era cinema's style of design and architecture.
I think the problem was while DTTM's makers used the template of Goldfinger to make a film as close to the style of Bond for their rebooting of Sapper's detective while SGD's makers used the template of Dean Martin's Matt Helm epic The Ambushers for that film. It's even more shocking to learn that both Johnson/Drummond films had the same writing-producing-directing team! @-)
While DTTM had some levels of camp(the exploding hair piece being the prime example) it went more for a Bond style mixture of thrills and humor but not complete comedy while SGD decided to do Austin Powers 28 years before Austin Powers came into existence. It'd be interesting to see if there were any interviews or production notes as to why they chose to go that route for the sequel.
Indeed. There are quite a few from the 1930s and 1940s available on youtube:
Just order the blu-ray from Network Distribution in their The British Film imprint. Can't wait to see it
Had my doubts about this one although I love the MARVEL universe. Have to say that I loved it! A lot of great humour, team work, a lot of fun, and great action!
I found it quite funny, infact a few scenes are really funny. :)) and great to
See Jason Statham sending his " Hardman" image. ;)
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I wonder why Nigel Green did not return in the role of Carl Petersen for SGD? I don't know if Green was offered the role but turned it down or if the Drummond producers decided to go with James Villiers(later Tanner in FYEO) from the start. What is interesting is that Green did reteam with another DTTM co-star(Elke Sommer) for the Matt Helm film The Wrecking Crew which was released in the UK at about the same time as SGD(January 1969). Perhaps it was a case being offered to reunite with Johnson or with Miss Sommer? I can't blame him for picking the lovely Elke. ;)
Talking of Matt Helm, I recently ordered the first Helm book, Death Of A Citizen, from an independant bookshop near where I live. I have been meaning to look into this series for a while. I have heard that they are far removed from the films.
Good action film but far removed from the great original film.
Excellent film. From this director I had seen 'Once Upon A Time in Anatolia' a few years ago, and I was mesmerized by the hypnotic pace and astonishing cinematograhy and particuliar atmosphere. This film is more than 3 hours long but only has a few scenes. All one of them are stretched to their absolute limit, and they are just long dialogues between characters. Nothing really happens, but I was totally captivated. The landscaped are breathtaking.
Another great film. The 2 main actresses given astounding performances. Seydoux will be an amazing Bond girl, I am sure. The film itself was very powerful, I didn't see the 3 hours go by. Before watching this, the hottest love scene IMO was the one in 'Black Swan', but the ones here between the 2 main characters raises the bar by about 10 meters.
Poor choice of words, I admit! :D
Another great film, I am a fan of Haneke even though I haven't seen many of his films, but the few I've seen have been memorable. Very serious film, and low-key, but the 2 main actor/actress give a powerhouse performance. Also, Isabelle Huppert is in the film, and she is one of my favorite french actresses.
Have to say that I am surprised that I've never come across this film before, and it is nice to see what Bond might have been. An enjoyable film (I understand the follow-up was a bit of a let-down), with a good cast (Nigel Green is, as always, excellent vfm) that is well worth a viewing for anyone interested in Bond or British cinema of the sixties - the giant chess game is cool. There could have been a great series of films here, maybe it didn't set the box-office alight, which is a shame.
This blu-ray is a fantastic transfer considering the age of the film, with a decent amount of extras, just don't watch the trailer before the film, it kind of gives away one of the character's true identity!
Just a bit on how times have changed. Released in November 1966 this film was granted an X certificate (18 in today money! [Bond's were always A cert]), obviously it has been re-certificated for the home-market and is now a 12!
Oh, and by the way, smoking cigars is dangerous!
The Ballard Of Lucy Whipple
One of my favourite Jena Malone films. It isn't as emotionally draining to watch like Bastard Out Of Carolina, Book Of Stars or Hidden In America. Despite a tragedy that occurs, the overall tone is more feel good. When watching her early films, you see just how different an actress Jena was/is, there isn't a Disney movie in sight.
Chris Pratt is impressive. This guy is going places. I see him as Indy if they do a reboot post-Harrison Ford. Bryce Dallas Howard didn't impress me but I've never really liked her. The kids are not as annoying as in the first one, thankfully. Ty Simpkins is a good actor for his age. He's got potential that kid.
There is a been there, done that feel to the movie, but it's been so long since the last one that it's ok. Like seeing a Bond film, there's a familiarity that's comforting.
Worth seeing.
Am I alone in liking this version best? :-??