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I'm making an attempt at joining the 21st Century and finally catching up to this one. I didn't get a chance t see it in the cinema. There's a lot in this I like and can say I prefer it to Man Of Steel. Ben rocks as Bruce, Cavill looks far better here than previously-maybe it's his tweaked costume. I still say his cape looks more like Underdog's than Supe's and a beautiful golden yellow \S/ would help immensely.
Still, there's a lot going on in this film and it may take more than one viewing to catch everything as I haven't been following the DC Universe. In typical 2010s fashion, the last hour looks just like, dare I say, a CGI video game.
That would be because Brandon Lee died during the making of this movie which gives it some strange extra depth.
Blood Father (2016)
There was 'Taken'. There was 'I Saw The Devil' and 'The Man From Nowhere'. Now, there is 'Blood Father'. Mel Gibson delivers one of the best lead performances in a revenge film. A totally unhinged performance where he lights up the screen from the first second to the last second. The mexican bad guys are also very entertaining, including a henchman that chews the scenery every time he appears. In a few scenes the film could almost be a 'Mad Max' film with dear old Gibson. In my top 5 of 2016. Spectacular. I hope Gibson really is back and makes more films like this. A tour-de-force performance from him, which should be the start of a 2nd career for him.
@bondjames, watch this as soon as you can.
One of the most well written, badass films I have seen in a long time. I can't decide whether this or Pulp Fiction (1994) is my favorite Tarantino film.
Marvellous film.
Police corruption, drugs and drama in Rio's infamous Favelas. José Padilha made an effective and somewhat dangerous film, which he successfully 'sequeled' with Tropa De Elite 2: The Enemy Within.
Agreed! Although the merry go around effects are almost laughable by today's standards the story holds up well.
It does IMHO.
But MD was talking about the character of Draven. No one would accept a Lee clone.
At the suggestion of a few people here, I gave this film a watch, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the role of a fantastically engrossing sociopath who finds purpose as a videographer at the scenes of crimes and accidents of the gory variety in LA.
It's a nice little film to give two hours to, with great performances from established and unknown actors alike. Rene Russo plays a great foil to Gyllenhaal at the start, then really impresses as both characters gradually reveal themselves to the audience. The film's also got an interesting atmosphere, score, cinematography and style, with Gyllenhall seemingly shooting some of the movie himself when his character has a video recorder, making it a film inside a film at moments.
The protagonist is a great modern anti-hero, with an equally great arc in this movie that is different from the stories you usually see told with this character archetype. He's unsettling at moments, threatening to burst and spill over, while at others he slips into a charming personality and is all smiles. My favorite moments of the movie were when Gyllenhaal's character would rip off random lines from self-help career building books, spewing their lessons to anyone who will listen, lessons whose capitalistic sensibilities underscore why he's so willing to do anything to expand his potential and brand.
Of most interest to me was how the film portrayed modern ethics issues in news journalism, and how the best news is often the bloodiest and used to cause fear in a populace, who eat it up like mindless drones. We all have news from various media sources shoved down our throats daily, especially during an election year such as this, so it was fascinating to get a look "behind the curtain" so to speak, on how stories and bulletins may in fact be devised and broadcast at our very own local news outlets.
Ha ha it's certainly a tough watch, @barryt007
But it's one of my favourite horror films. I just love the build up with the car journey and the scenes at the Wolf Creek crater. Then when the horror hits it really is nasty. Love John Jarratt's performance and the photography is great.
The sequel was garbage and I wasn't overly impressed with McClean's follow up film, Rogue, so not sure about the series.
They are impossible to separate,brilliant films - just call it a draw, @jake24 !!
I love horror films @LeonardPine,but when they just descend into torture,nah,not for me....I read about what happened in the rest of the film on Wiki,and thank God I turned it off when I did !!!
Oh it's definitely not for everyone. I do like a good uncompromising horror!
So do I but that film was just ,literally,'torture !!!
Fourth Dirty Harry outing is one of my favorites. Arguably the most violent Harry film and some might say one that doesn't always feel like a Dirty Harry movie. Reminds me a bit of I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE.. With Sandra Locke going after a gang that raped her and her sister, and killing them off one at a time, Harry investigates. Next to the the first film, this probably has the most quotable dialogue.
In 1991 Tim Dalton appeared on the Arsenio Hall show and talked about being a huge Eastwood fan. Since then I wondered if his Bond in LTK was slightly influenced by Harry: the squinting, scowling, sideburns and unkempt hair that always looks like it's due for a trim.
The first film is my favorite in the series, but this comes a close second.
Have to say i enjoyed it and look forward to seeing where they take next? Especially with the teaser for the other members of the Justice League?
Un Petit Boulot (2016)
A little gem of french cinema. Featuring the ever-so-wonderful Michel Blanc as an older rich guy hiring an unemployed friend (played by Romain Durins) of his to become his personal hitman. First job: Kill Michel Blanc's wife. No love story, no side plots. Just Blanc and Duris planning their hits and dealing with their new double-life. A wonderful way to spend 90 minutes in a very good mood. Highly recommended for fans of french films, and fans of the crime/comedy genre.
Can't believe this is nearly 20 years old!
Still a great watch. Fantastic directing from PTA and what a cast! Also has a very listenable soundtrack.
Watched it on DVD and it's not the best transfer. Has anyone seen the Bluray and is it worth upgrading?
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Boogie-Nights-Blu-ray/5389/#Review
Great movie, and one of my favorite roles of Philip Seymour Hoffman's.
Hoffman is so good in it! His character is such a mess but you really feel for the poor guy.
Classic Hitchcock thriller. Got to see it on the big screen some years back and it was a blast. Robert Walker is great!
I'm glad you gave the film a chance. Did you like it? :) Because I'm not entirely clear on that.
I assume Blood Simple is one. Which is the other one?
Sir Christopher Lee's 5th outing as the Count in the Hammer Film series gives him far more screen time and dialogue than previous entries. He also looks a bit more pallid and pasty- which would be remedied by the next film.
This entry takes a lot of flack for it's simple plot :horny young man fleeing from the police for shagging the burgomaster's daughter ends up at Dracula's castle and slaughtered. His brother and girlfriend go looking for him. In addition, some of the sets and effects aren't as lavish as previous entries.
Hammer was in a transitional period during the early seventies and were trying to up the ante with more violence (the Count stabbing his mistress, and brandishing his servant's back with a burning sword), and nudity.
That being said, it still has a lot going for it. The performances are top notch. Patrick Troughton is excellent as The Count's servant Klove, Christopher Matthews plays the young stud as if he were a college age Bond, and actually reminds me a bit of George Lazenby. Michael Ripper is always great in an Innkeeper role, and of course Lee never lets us down. The pacing and direction by Roy Ward Baker is solid, and the film works as an unpretentious monster movie. Also, with OHMSS alumni Anouska Hempel and Jenny Hanley, how can you go wrong? Just ignore the crease in the sky, and the big phony rubber bat and enjoy!