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  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Legend Of Zorro on Blu Ray. Campbell & Co delivered an amazing spy/Batman/period piece film rolled into one. More fun than we should be allowed to have. :))
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    edited January 2016 Posts: 40,960
    Now you all have me interested in going back and watching 'Escape From New York.' I haven't seen it in many years.

    EDIT: Just saw 'Ip Man' for the first time, and am now kicking myself for taking so long to see it. I see 'Ip Man 2' is also on Netflix, which I'll have to get around to watching very soon.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Creasy47 wrote: »
    Now you all have me interested in going back and watching 'Escape From New York.' I haven't seen it in many years.
    Snake Plissken rules. In BOTH films.
    \m/
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I've only seen 'Escape From L.A.' once, and this was about two or three years back. I remember finding a lot of it to be overly cheesy, but at the same time, there was a lot that was unique and fun about it, too. I don't recall it 100%, but isn't there some scene where he's kidnapped by an insane plastic surgeon and all of his scarred customers are there? I just remember it being really weird but really awesome, too.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Escape From LA is Escape From NY on acid.

    :))
  • And that plastic surgeon was Bruce Campbell.
    Need any more reasons to rewatch? ;)
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    And that plastic surgeon was Bruce Campbell.
    Need any more reasons to rewatch? ;)
    None at all.
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    Watched Die Hard (1988), Labyrinth (1986), and The Theory of Everything (2014). Die Hard and Labyrinth were mostly for remembering and appreciating the work of Alan Rickman and David Bowie. Labyrinth is one of my personal favorite films ever.
  • Lancaster007Lancaster007 Shrublands Health Clinic, England
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    The Thief of Bagdad (1924) Blu-ray Eureka/Masters of Cinema. Directed by Raoul Walsh and starring and produced by Douglas Fairbanks. Taking elements from 1001 Arabian Nights and making a film to suit Fairbanks athletic acting style this film is huge in everything from Douglas' acting style to William Cameron Menzies' sets (the biggest built in the silent era), basically the story of street thief falling for a princess and he, and other suitors sent off to find the rarest treasure to have the Princess' hand in marriage. There are monsters, enchanted trees, magicians, crystal balls, magic apples and of course a flying carpet.
    Masters of Cinema present here a dual format edition, the blu-ray is exceptional for a 90-year-old film with a great new score by Carl Davis.
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
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    Super 8 (2011) Not what i expected it to be, suddenly turned in to a monster movie.

    Trick 'r treat (2007) Fairly enjoyable, but i really didn't care for the last 20 minutes.

    The Game (1997) Very engaging, but ruined a bit by the ending, for me at least

    Legend (2015) Good performance by Hardy, the story however not so interesting

    Black Mass (2015) Once again good performances, but a bit of a messy story (hard to keep track on all the characters)

    Con Air (1997) Enjoyed this one quite a bit, stupid fun action

    Escape from New York (1981) Entertaining enough, but it felt a bit dated and cheap.

    Big trouble in little China (1986) Not my cup of tea.

    They Live (1988) "Chew bubblegum and kick ass" Very silly story, but lots of fun!


    Silly story? You don't really get what it being said here do you? It's dressed up as a science fiction film but it's more than that. I always thought this film is far from silly but each to is own.

  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited January 2016 Posts: 15,713
    Da Vinci Code (2006)
    This film has received a lot of negative reviews over the years, but I really enjoy it. Hanks is excellent as Robert Langdon, the movie uses its locations at their best capacity, the story moves along at a fast pace, and Ian Mckmellen is always a joy to watch. Hans Zimmer also delivers a stunning soundtrack.
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    Da Vinci Code (2006)
    This film has received a lot of negative reviews over the years, but I really enjoy it. Hanks is excellent as Robert Langdon, the movie uses its locations at their best capacity, the story moves along at a fast pace, and Ian Mckmellen is always a joy to watch. Hans Zimmer also delivers a stunning soundtrack.

    I haven't seen it for some years, but i remember i enjoyed quite a bit last time.

  • That could have been a GREAT Indiana Jones movie with an older Harrison Ford
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    I tried to watch COMPANY MEN last night, but gave up sooner rather than later. What a boring, pointless film.
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    The Searchers - John Wayne in this epic and really dark western, a must see for people that like watching movies.

    Ronin - One of the best carchase, action thrillers with an awesome cast. This should have been a 007 movie.
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    The Mark Of Zorro (1920), the template for both superhero and swashbuckling movies. Fairbanks was a hell of an acrobat and the pacing is fast and furious.
  • edited January 2016 Posts: 4,813
    The Mark Of Zorro (1920).
    Careful- last time a kid went and saw that with his family it didn't turn out so well for him ;)
  • edited January 2016 Posts: 1,098
    SaintMark wrote: »
    The Searchers - John Wayne in this epic and really dark western, a must see for people that like watching movies.

    Ronin - One of the best carchase, action thrillers with an awesome cast. This should have been a 007 movie.

    Regarding Ronin, the car chases in this film were fantastic, and probably the best ever committed to celuloid.
    For those of you who think QOS had a good car chase, then you need to see, Ronin as this film shows how the director knew how to film the action, and give excitement to the chase.
    QOS was not a car chase but a myriad of endless edits showing us bits of car doors, gearknobs, and other pointless things, rather than actually focusing on the chase itself.

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    The Mark Of Zorro (1920).
    Careful- last time a kid went and saw that with his family it didn't turn out so well for him ;)

    Uuuuuuhhhhh, I think I see what you did here... Naughty, naughty...
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2016 Posts: 23,883
    mepal1 wrote: »
    For those of you who think QOS had a good car chase, then you need to see, Ronin as this film shows how the director knew how to film the action, and give excitement to the chase.
    Absolutely agree. Ronin had two legendary chases. Frankenheimer pulled out all the stops for this.

    The first one, featuring that monster limited edition 1970's Mercedes 450sel 6.9 (one of the greatest cars ever built imho), and the contemporary Audi S8 & Citroen XM in Nice is one for the ages.

    The second one, featuring a BMW M5 vs. a Peugeot 406 in Paris most likely inspired the chase in the Bourne Identity.

    Both classics.
    Da Vinci Code (2006)
    This film has received a lot of negative reviews over the years, but I really enjoy it. Hanks is excellent as Robert Langdon, the movie uses its locations at their best capacity, the story moves along at a fast pace, and Ian Mckmellen is always a joy to watch. Hans Zimmer also delivers a stunning soundtrack.
    I love this film and the sequel, Angels and Demons. I'm really looking forward to the 3rd Brown adaptation, Inferno, out later this year.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Or...both QoS and 'Ronin' have incredible car chases, and both are highly entertaining!
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    Zodiac (2007)
    This film has got to be in my top 20 favorites of all time. Utterly captivating film for almost 3 hours, the attention to detail in the investigation is fantastic. Add to that a trio of stellar performances from Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr and Mark Ruffalo, and excellent directing from David Fincher: the end result is a true work of art.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2016 Posts: 23,883
    The Revenant (2015)

    Just came back from it. Magnificent film in all ways. It immerses you from the get-go in the wintry, mountainous setting and doesn't let up until the end. The 2.5 hr running time buzzes by and before you know it, the lights are back on, and you feel shaken, cold, and in awe at what you have just witnessed and where you have just been transported to.

    I normally don't care for trophies, but in this case, let the Academy give this film as many Oscars as it wants. Let it clean up for all I care. It's that good.

    The cinematography is just absolutely magnificent. I thought Sicario was good, but this is just in a different league. Not since David Lean's best have I seen something quite so wondrous on film.

    Leonardo DiCaprio should get his Oscar for this work. His role isn't very talky, but for the full running time you feel Hugh Glass's hopeless plight and suffering, but also his strength and hope intimately. It's a really sublime performance here.

    Tom Hardy also gives a superb performance in this film. I've decided I want him in a Bond film, but not as Bond. Rather, as a villain. I think he'd make a smashing 'bad' agent who could go up against Craig's Bond. I can just imagine the fight between these two now.

    Go see it, enjoy it, and be prepared to be blown away. I also recommend not drinking too much before and a toilet break prior - it's so life-like and immersive that you actually 'feel' the cold on the screen and are physiologically more likely to want to take a leak.

    It reminds me of The Edge (1997), another film I loved.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @bondjames, right?! I totally 'felt' the cold when I was watching it, and I was so engrossed with it through. Very intense journey, that movie.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2016 Posts: 23,883
    @Creasy47, I noticed there's something very 'old school' about the way the film moves along and takes its time to tell the relatively simple story. I like the way it doesn't rush, like some films do these days, but makes sure the viewer is fully along for the ride in every scene. While every scene is framed in a superb way, it's not detached, but rather is immersive. I'm looking forward to the blu ray.

    Interestingly, this year, we're going to get a few more amazing natural setting films, with both The Jungle Book and The Legend of Tarzan looking really great in trailers. The benchmark has been set very high with The Revenant.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    bondjames wrote: »
    The Revenant (2015)

    Just came back from it. Magnificent film in all ways. It immerses you from the get-go in the wintry, mountainous setting and doesn't let up until the end. The 2.5 hr running time buzzes by and before you know it, the lights are back on, and you feel shaken, cold, and in awe at what you have just witnessed and where you have just been transported to.

    I normally don't care for trophies, but in this case, let the Academy give this film as many Oscars as it wants. Let it clean up for all I care. It's that good.

    The cinematography is just absolutely magnificent. I thought Sicario was good, but this is just in a different league. Not since David Lean's best have I seen something quite so wondrous on film.

    Leonardo DiCaprio should get his Oscar for this work. His role isn't very talky, but for the full running time you feel Hugh Glass's hopeless plight and suffering, but also his strength and hope intimately. It's a really sublime performance here.

    Tom Hardy also gives a superb performance in this film. I've decided I want him in a Bond film, but not as Bond. Rather, as a villain. I think he'd make a smashing 'bad' agent who could go up against Craig's Bond. I can just imagine the fight between these two now.

    Go see it, enjoy it, and be prepared to be blown away. I also recommend not drinking too much before and a toilet break prior - it's so life-like and immersive that you actually 'feel' the cold on the screen and are physiologically more likely to want to take a leak.

    It reminds me of The Edge (1997), another film I loved.

    Is it bad that I laughed out loud during the glass/horse/cliff incident? Just when you think his situation couldn't get any worse.
  • bondjames wrote: »
    The Revenant (2015)
    I went and saw it last night too- I pretty much agree with everything you said! The whole movie was visually striking; so many images still haunting me in the back of my mind (that Pawnee tribesman eating the steaming raw meat right out of the animal, with his intense gaze directly at thee camera, for example)
    I don't usually wince during movies, but when
    he was first out on his own, and took that drink of water, and it poured out of his gaping neck hole, I (and the whole theatre) gagged!
    It could be argued that it ran a tad long, but like you said, you really feel like you're out there with him in the cold.
    It wasn't so much of a movie as it was an experience!
    Not only should Leo get an Oscar (long overdue)-- I think Tom Hardy deserves one too!

    BTW Did anyone else think of Empire Strikes Back with the horse scene? You know what scene I'm talking about ;)
    doubleoego wrote: »
    Is it bad that I laughed out loud during the glass/horse/cliff incident? Just when you think his situation couldn't get any worse.
    At my showing people were laughing at the final fight between Glass & Fitzgerald- lol I admit it was practically becoming slapstick at that point!

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited January 2016 Posts: 23,883
    BTW Did anyone else think of Empire Strikes Back with the horse scene? You know what scene I'm talking about ;)
    Totally!. I recently watched ESB in preparation for TFA, so the scene was quite familiar to me. I've not seen someone do that since Han.
    doubleoego wrote: »
    Is it bad that I laughed out loud during the glass/horse/cliff incident? Just when you think his situation couldn't get any worse.
    At my showing people were laughing at the final fight between Glass & Fitzgerald- lol I admit it was practically becoming slapstick at that point!
    I saw that 'fall' during one of the trailers so was expecting it. I still thought it was really well done though and felt as though the horse had actually fallen. I agree on the end fight - it was a bit predictable but at that point we needed to have a painful send off for Fitzgerald, and he certainly got it.

    I think EON better start making calls to Emmanuel Lubezki & Alejandro Inarritu, or Deakins for B25.
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    White House Down with Channing Tatum and Jamie Fox. Have to say i simply loved it! The humour had me in bits. Great fun! :-bd
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
    edited January 2016 Posts: 17,789
    Birdleson wrote: »
    Here's where I stand right now.
    TOP TEN FILMS OF 2015

    1. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (Abrams)
    HE'S A SUPERGEEK, A SUPERGEEK
    He's super-geeking...

    (I mean that in a good way) :))
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