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  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    SaintMark wrote: »
    chrisisall wrote: »
    SaintMark wrote: »
    Conan (2011) - With Jason Momoa as the leading character. As a fan of the books of Robert E. Howard and the b/w comic series "The savage sword of Conan" I prefer this Conan movie over the cult movie with Schwarzenegger. This one is really closer to the source material and far less camp and an adult version of Conan with the fantasy and gore that fits the story.
    I shall seek it out then- thanks!

    Ouch, don t thank him for bad advice. Momoa kills it.

    Not in a good sense, he kills it.

    A Schwarzenegger fan is not a Conan fan, I gave reasons why I prefer the Momoa version, Conan the Barbarian will never be anything close to an Oscar role. They have tried it with 007 and look at the last two dreary movies.

    I'm sorry @SaintMark, I watched the Momoa version last night, and though the production as well as Jason himself were both first-rate, I just got no emotional resonance off the flick. I'm glad I saw it, but we're watching the Arnold movie right now...
    The writing & the score make it far superiour IMHO.
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    chrisisall wrote: »
    SaintMark wrote: »
    chrisisall wrote: »
    SaintMark wrote: »
    Conan (2011) - With Jason Momoa as the leading character. As a fan of the books of Robert E. Howard and the b/w comic series "The savage sword of Conan" I prefer this Conan movie over the cult movie with Schwarzenegger. This one is really closer to the source material and far less camp and an adult version of Conan with the fantasy and gore that fits the story.
    I shall seek it out then- thanks!

    Ouch, don t thank him for bad advice. Momoa kills it.

    Not in a good sense, he kills it.

    A Schwarzenegger fan is not a Conan fan, I gave reasons why I prefer the Momoa version, Conan the Barbarian will never be anything close to an Oscar role. They have tried it with 007 and look at the last two dreary movies.

    I'm sorry @SaintMark, I watched the Momoa version last night, and though the production as well as Jason himself were both first-rate, I just got no emotional resonance off the flick. I'm glad I saw it, but we're watching the Arnold movie right now...
    The writing & the score make it far superiour IMHO.

    I would have liked to see another Momoa Conan movie, as for the Schwarzenegger movies I found them less Conan The barbarian and more generic copy of the average fantasy movies. But that said it has got some great set pieces and indeed the music is brilliant. The less said about Conan the Destroyer of Red Sonja the better.

    I would have loved a King Conan movie with Schwarzenegger as the old Conan and the young Conan played by Momoa. It could establish a franchise with the Conan property that is well deserved.

  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Red Dawn (2012)

    I liked this remake, plenty of action and patriotism   with the nasty N.Koreans and Russians
    invading  America.



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    Batman vs Superman - mostly a movie about the super boyscout with an impressive Batfleck thrown in for some better moments. And Wonder woman was just awesome. An enjoyable movie to spend time with, looking forward to seeing it again on Bluray.

    The Wolverine - Mangolds version is an enjoyable outing of the Wolverine with Ninja's and such. Hugh does impress with his Wolverine, I doubt anybody will following him in this role easily.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Conan The Barbarian (Arnold, extended cut). Wow, what a friggin' classic. Still makes me tear up after all these years. And what a difference a couple of added minutes make.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    'The Hateful Eight'

    Amazing as always, and the blu-ray quality is insane.
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    Singin' in the Rain (1952). Very fun movie.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    No Way Out (1987)

    Just picked up this classic 80's thriller on blu ray.

    I really enjoyed it. As entertaining as ever. Almost Hitchcockian imho.

    Superb performances from all concerned, including lead Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton & Iman.

    Highly recommended.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    bondjames wrote: »
    No Way Out (1987)

    Just picked up this classic 80's thriller on blu ray.

    I really enjoyed it. As entertaining as ever. Almost Hitchcockian imho.

    Superb performances from all concerned, including lead Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton & Iman.

    Highly recommended.
    I have not seen that since it came our but I remember thinking it was pretty suspenseful... I need to see it again!
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
    edited March 2016 Posts: 9,020
    SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY 2007

    I watched this earlier today (again).

    If you want to see "The Death Of Superman" and the Doomsday plot done decently then go for this. So much better than the crap Goyer/Terrio are dishing us up.

    When Supes dies after 30 minutes after an epic fight with Doomsday, it's truly heartbreaking. President Kennedy's death even gets a mention.

    Bruce Timm is a genius. The Timm/Dini-verse is just bloody great. I love it so much.
    And in these hard times their stories warm my heart :)

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Dad's Army (1971)
    I love this show. :D
  • MrcogginsMrcoggins Following in the footsteps of Quentin Quigley.
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    Dad's Army (1971)
    I love this show. :D

    Have you seen the new one yet ?.


  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY 2007

    I watched this earlier today (again).

    If you want to see "The Death Of Superman" and the Doomsday plot done decently then go for this. So much better than the crap Goyer/Terrio are dishing us up.

    When Supes dies after 30 minutes after an epic fight with Doomsday, it's truly heartbreaking. President Kennedy's death even gets a mention.

    Bruce Timm is a genius. The Timm/Dini-verse is just bloody great. I love it so much.
    And in these hard times their stories warm my heart :)

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    It's one of my favourite animated Superman movies.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    @Mrcroggins . I haven't seen the new Dad's Army ( I've read bad reviews for it)
    but I'll give the DVD a look.
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    Children Of Men
    An interesting story with a somewhat open ending.

    Zero Dark Thirty
    Quite well done, I suppose, but I can't say I liked it. On the whole unpleasant and depressing.


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    Knight Of Cups
    After getting bored during Easter I hopped on a train on Monday for an hour and a half trip (one way... and the same back a few hours later) to another town to finally see this. Had a few hours to spend by walking around, eating properly (and too much), walking a bit more... then watch the movie.
    I had a very good idea what kind of movie this was. I knew there was no screenplay, I knew the basic story, and how it was told, I knew the visual style and locations, I knew the cast and how the movie was shot and the fascinating stories from making it, I knew how the audio track was handled, I knew the soundtrack, I had seen lots of stuff from the making of it, I had seen a lot of the actual movie, I had seen and/or read interviews with actors, producers, production designer, cinematographer, etc. I knew a lot of people loved it, and a lot of people hated it. And it wasn't just pro- or anti- Malick split. I knew some people who loved some other Malick movies didn't like it, and some who loved other Malick movies and considered this their fave Malick movie.
    I was fully prepared for the possibility of not liking it all that much, but on the other hand I had really liked absolutely everything I had seen of it, and I didn't really expect I'd have problems with the unusual aspects of the movie and how it was presented, and at least I knew I'd like it visually, and I knew I'd like the music.
    What I honestly didn't expect was how much it moved me, how much I loved it, and how much I wanted to see it again ASAP (next weekend, woohoo!) Emmanuel Lubezki's cinematography alone is - in general, I mean, not just here - pretty much enough to make me almost weep, anyway, it's so gorgeous. But the whole movie was so beautiful in other ways, too.
    I'll read about other tarot cards (7 are used as subheadings of chapters) before I go see this again. I only knew about Knight Of Cups before:
    ...the tarot card which, when held upright, represents change and new excitements especially of a romantic nature, and it can mean opportunities and offers. When the card is reversed, however, it represents unreliability and recklessness and indicates false promises. But moreover, the Knight of Cups is a person who is bringer of ideas, opportunities and offers, and who is constantly bored and in need of stimulation. This person is intelligent and full of high principles, but he is also a dreamer who can be easily persuaded or discouraged.
    The bit under 2 hours worked beautifully for me, but I'd be very happy to get an extended cut of this one day...
    I wouldn't dare recommend this to people who dislike other Malick movies. Those who are interested, just don't expect much normal dialogue or a conventional "plot" (there's plenty story, though, just not presented in a regularly structured way), and go with open hearts and minds and surrender to the beauty. It's like a visual poem, but what you hear is obviously part of this poem, too. Poetry in cinematic form, best enjoyed on big screen and good sound (- I'll try and see this in theatre a few more times). One person in my theatre came with a kid (maybe 7 or 8), and I thought "are you seriously bringing a child to a Malick movie?" as soon as I heard a kid's voice when they walked in, before they eventually came to sit in front of me. I wouldn't recommend taking children to see it. No, I'm not one of those crazy folks who think some nudity is harmful for children, but they likely get bored with this (that one kept quiet, though, thank goodness, just got fidgety on her seat). Hey, you might get bored yourself as well. Or you might love it as I did (unexpectedly so, in fact). I'll need to re-watch both this and other Malick movies to decide if this is my fave Malick like it has been for some others, but the first impressions were the most positive of them all for me.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    edited March 2016 Posts: 24,159
    Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice
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    Before we begin, let me say that I for one enjoyed Man Of Steel, and also that I'm a huge Batman fan, more so even than a Justice League fan. I guess this may influence my opinion of the film. Inevitably, I must include spoilers.
    The opening of the film wasn't bad but I couldn't quite understand why, for the umpteenth time, we need to re-experience the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne, or Bruce's encounter with a flock of bats. Granted, they do something with it later on but we've experienced this moment in Batman '89, Batman Forever, Batman Begins, Gotham and a gazillion of comic books. This isn't a story about Bruce Wayne becoming Batman. Furthermore, we, as an audience, are sophisticated enough to know this iconic element of Batman's life by now. Anyway, we saw The Comedian as Thomas Wayne. I won't complain.

    I was thrilled to see the story pick up from Wayne's POV during Supes' fight with Zod from MOS. Great way to open the movie and to give Batman an incentive to investigate the alien. However, the story quickly becomes chaotic. Short scenes including Bruce Wayne, Batman, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Superman, Perry White, Diana Prince, Lex Luthor, a senator, Wonder Woman, ... get "vortexed" like a puzzle put together by someone who couldn't care less about the final result. Confusion reigns large, especially during the first half of the film, which I found narratively very uneven. Don't get me wrong, each individual scene is good. I for one love Snyder's aesthetic and the cast is sublime! Zimmer's score is both MOS and new stuff, but it works. The problem is that Batman and Superman don't mix up as well as DC thinks. A Batman fan though I may be, I never gravitated towards JLA and part of the reason is that I just don't feel the magic when a flesh-and-blood dude with supersophisticated technology crosses over with a practically invincible alien. Unless they go for the Dark Knight Retuns, I struggle with bringing Bats and Supes together. This isn't The Avengers.

    Luckily, they do go for The Dark Knight Returns. I got a couple of strong Frank Miller vibes during the epic Batman v Superman battle - and despite the film's title, there's only one of those - which isn't too big a surprise since noteworthy comic authors like Miller and Jim Lee were consulted for the film. Seeing Batman in his TDKRe anti-Supes outfit, is a blast. And incidentally, Affleck does it, people! He's not trying to be Bale, which is the plan, despite Nolan, Goyer, Zimmer, ... all back from the Dark Knight Trilogy (and MOS). By the way, when they talk about a Russian ballerina Wayne dated, that is an Easter egg type of nod to TDK, right? :)

    But why must we end with a "final boss" fight from a 90s video game? Another Abomination type monster? Look, the Lex Luthor part was great, but I'm not impressed by yet another troll from LOTR wreaking havoc in a superhero flick. Still, it was handled rather well and it gave the heroes something cool to do.

    One more thing. There's this weird dream sequence in the film that totally left me confused. Hopefully they pick up on it in the next film because otherwise it makes absolutely no sense!!

    This isn't a perfect film but I can see it grow on me. It has enough cool stuff to give the Batman fan that I am a lot of joy. The casting was an inspiration and the look of the film is right up my sleeve. But I see this as one part in a bigger hole. For a stand-alone film, the story choices they made are pretty strange. But if this is meant to position the chess pieces, I see what they were doing. Also, this is MOS² guest starring Batman, as I've already stated in another thread.

    Sure, go and see the film. It's pretty good if you're willing to give it a chance. Prejudiced Snyder bashers, stay home! If you don't like his style, well it's all over this film, so tough luck. I like this stuff. My gripes are minor, my joy was major. I guess I'm a fan and I will go back. So I recommend the film.

    Here's where I rank it:

    In the Batman films (where it doesn't belong)

    The Dark Knight Returns
    The Dark Knight
    Batman Begins
    Batman: Year One
    The Dark Knight Rises
    Batman '89
    Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice
    the rest...

    In the Superman films (where it does belong and where there's not all that much competition ;-)

    Superman: The Movie
    Man Of Steel
    Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice
    the rest...
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    @DarthDimi

    I admire you being able to rank the animated movies with the live action movies. Something I couldn't do.

    And nice to see you love Year One as much as I do :)
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    @DarthDimi, Batman '89 NOT at the top???

  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    @chrisisall
    Sadly, no. Over the years, I have seen things in that film that I like less than I used to. :-)
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    @chrisisall
    Sadly, no. Over the years, I have seen things in that film that I like less than I used to. :-)
    Just kidding with the "WROOOONG" clip. :))
    It's still my fave. I can't help it. It's just so off the hook!
    But I can respect loving any Batfilm for whatever reason, even Batman & Robin. :)>-
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    For all that's worth, Kevin Spacey was a brilliant Lex Luthor. Judging by the trailer video footage, I am not keen on Jesse Eisenberg's exaggerated version of Mark Zuckerberg stuck up on Luthor's throne. And I'm yet to see Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
    edited March 2016 Posts: 9,020
    Funnily enough I was watching Superman Returns last night. Today I'll watch Man Of Steel.

    Supes Returns is a movie I like because it feels like some of the DC Animated Supes stuff has been transformed into a live action movie.
    Also the somewhat old-school style of many things in Supes Returns is great.

    Overall this is by far better than what Snyder dished us up.

    If you want to see Lex Luthor like he should be, then go for Spacey. That's Lex and not the Asperger's-y insane clown that they tried to sell as Lex in BvS.

    Needless to say Brandon Routh is great and I prefer him over Cavill. A lot.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    If you want to see Lex Luthor like he should be, then go for Spacey. That's Lex and not the Asperger's-y insane clown that they tried to sell as Lex in BvS.
    Nuff Said! =))
  • Artemis81Artemis81 In Christmas Land
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    If you want to see Lex Luthor like he should be, then go for Spacey. That's Lex and not the Asperger's-y insane clown that they tried to sell as Lex in BvS.
    I would prefer to see the more serious Lex from the animated series or Smallville rather the campy "real estate" Hackman/Spacey one.

    As for Henry Cavill, at least he is trying to do something different with the part and not just imitating Christopher Reeve like Routh was.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    What's wrong with imitating? Is it a shame or something everyone hates when someone tries to recreate a good template that was made great once?
  • BondJasonBond006BondJasonBond006 on fb and ajb
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    Superman: Brainiac Attacks 2006

    While not as good as Doomsday I still like this one too.
    And I still need a fix of well-told Supes stuff after that dismal Greatness v Failure movie.
  • Artemis81Artemis81 In Christmas Land
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    What's wrong with imitating? Is it a shame or something everyone hates when someone tries to recreate a good template that was made great once?
    I didn't hate Routh's performance, I think he did a fine job with recreating that Clark/Supes from the earlier films. I'm just glad we got away from the bubbling Clark from those films. Maybe I just like Cavill better than Routh that's all. :P
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited March 2016 Posts: 23,883
    I don't have a problem with Cavill's approach to Superman or Kent. It's more grounded (to the extent that this is possible) compared to previous entries. I'm not what you'd call a fan, but I don't hate it either. Watchable.

    I agree on Routh imitating Reeve. Bad move. Doesn't work for Bond (as we've seen), and shouldn't work for other characters as well. Make it your own rather than aping the previous actors.
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    I always thought the best way for Superman to even make the whole 'Clark disguise' work was by bringing as little attention to yourself as possible.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    We just watched Conan The Destroyer on Blu Ray (the DVD was visually horrid) to complete our Conan-fest.
    So much fun! Lots of laughs too.
    If the first Arnold one was its DN, this one jumped to an OP level. :)) A few 'WTF' moments but a solid story nonetheless.
    The more recent Momoa one was just harsh & charmless. No fault of Jason.
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