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Ironically, one of my favorite Tom Cruise films is not one of his badass action films, but a A-class certified thriller, one of the most tense and nerve-racking thrillers in recent years. Which is a big compliment, since this is based on a true story during WW2, and everyone knows the ending before seeing the film, so it is stunning how involved you are with Cruise and his allies on this mission. Some sequences here are off the charts in their intensity, particularly the whole sequence involving the important explosion in the bunker. A very good supporting cast - Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Terrence Stamp, and many others. Cruise also delivers a stand-out performance, and it is always entertaining to see how involved and intense he is in these missions he must accomplish in his various films. I saw this film on opening day in 2008, and 40+ viewings later, I still get a huge blast out of this film.
This......... is the last film I watched.......I post here ....I carry a laptop.
TV Pilot film for the 1967 Jack Webb Dragnet revival introduces Harry Morgan as Joe Friday's partner Bill Gannon. They investigate a serial killer played by regular Vic Perrin.
I like it as much as the 1954 theatrical DRAGNET and for fans of the series, it's a pretty good one. Joe, for some reason in this film only, sports a black sweater/vest with his usual attire. There's even a nod to his previous partner Frank Smith here.
Might I add, Jack Webb sports the Daniel Craig Skyfall haircut here albeit slightly slicked down.
Great movie!
In addition to Edward Fox (NSNA) and Michael Lonsdale (MR), I heard that Roger Moore was considered at one point for the lead (producer John Woolf wanted him to play the Jackal, but Fred Zinnemann thought he was too famous). So there are 3 connections.
That's a great film @Mathis1
Kingsley's Don Logan is one of the nastiest bits of work ever to grace the screen!
Just love the way it's shot, with some surreal dream sequences and well edited flashbacks. A nice touch to make the transition from sunny Spain to a grey London pissing down with rain!
There's also a nasty little performance from Ian McShane, who's last scene with Ray Winstone is very memorable.
Seen it quite a few times and Kingsley's performance still unnerves!
The performances are off the charts. Not only Kingsley (who is indeed superb), but also Winstone and Ian McShane, who is absolutely chilling as a mob boss.
I liked it so much that I forked over some serious coin for the limited edition Screen Archives Blu ray.
Nice to see some love for Sexy Beast, @bondjames !
I must upgrade my crappy DVD one day. If I ever watch it it's usually on Film4 HD.
The film has a real sense of dread running through it I find.
But yeah, the whole cast are top notch.
I've never really understood people's love of Tilda Swinton, but I totally get it now. She was brilliant in this film. And Ralph Fiennes, hands down plays one of the most annoying characters I have ever come across. He absolutely excells as a self absorded extroverted motor mouth!
One of the most emotional and 'beautiful' film I can think of. Clint Eastwood gives a stunning lesson of humanity, and he does that in a film that sides with the USA's enemy. Clint shows he totally understands the Japanese culture and way of life. From the intro, with the narration from various soldiers and the beautiful theme song, I always know I am in for 2 hours of pure cinematic brilliance. All the actors are fantastic, especially Ken Wanatabe as Kuribayashi and Kazunari Ninomiya as Saigo. Some sequences in this film will stay with you forever - I still remember the particular scene with the dog, almost 10 years after I've seen this in cinemas. The battles sequences are very intense, and the more quiet moments are very interesting, due to Clint taking time to go deep in the thoughts of the Japanese soldiers. This is probably my favorite film directed by Clint Eastwood.
Just have to ask - how often do you usually rewatch films you particularly enjoy? For me, I rewatch movies a lot.
I don't know if I've ever watched a film so much it's killed it for me, though. I have enough problems these days just sitting down and focusing long enough to watch one I've really wanted to. I have to be in a very specific mood for every movie I watch, and sometimes my desire and excitement to watch a movie at a perfect moment where I'm alert and ready for it sees me putting it off again and again.
I really need to let that part of me go, though, because there's so much I still really want and need to see as a connoisseur of this stuff, especially in relation to noir, which I'm most passionate about. This strategy or tendency of mine has yet to do me many favors.
I forgot he also directed Under The Skin @Mathis1
Very impressed with that film although not many people seem to have seen it.
I think Stanley Kubrick would have loved it! Some very bizarre scenes especially the white zone where she traps her victims.
Very disturbing scene where the baby is left abandoned at the beach.
Seen it twice and still getting the urge to see it again!
I saw this when It was released 10 years ago and my girlfriend is a big animation fan and hadn't seen it. We were ten minutes in to it and she said - wow the soundtrack sounds like James Bond. The more I listened to it the more perceptive I realised she was! Some of the sneaking scene stings sounded directly out of Bond especially GF and OHMSS - I said ' this sounds exactly like 60s era Barry!' and after the film I googled the soundtrack and sure enough this is what I found...
"The Incredibles is the first Pixar film to be scored by Michael Giacchino. Brad Bird was looking for a specific sound as inspired by the film's design — the future as seen from the 1960s. John Barry was the first choice to do the film's score, with a trailer of the film given a rerecording of Barry's theme to On Her Majesty's Secret Service. However, Barry did not wish to duplicate the sound of some of his earlier soundtracks;[7] the assignment was instead given to Michael Giacchino." (Wikipedia)
I want to get the soundtrack and listen to it in isolation. It's also a fun film. The villains weapons are especially inventive.
Birdleson, i am constantly astonished how many times you and others watch Bond!
I re-watch my favourite films a lot, but Bond i just tend to save for occasions (Bank Holidays, some weekends, Christmas of course!). i dont want ever want to get tired of them!
You mention Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. That used to be my all time favourite film, watched it more times than any other. The Sting is nearly as good! Love them both.
A movie i am re-watching constantly now (since i just acquired it on blu-ray) is The Professionals, a great western with Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster and Jack Palance
The soundtrack is excellent indeed!
Always evokes images of YOLT with me when I listen to it for some reason! It's so Bondian!
One of most insane action films in a long time. I had not given much thought about the 'Fast & Furious' franchise past the original outing in 2001. So I went in blind to see the 5th outing... And it totally blew me away. Wall-to-wall action, insane stunts, great chemistry between each cast member. And, of course, the introduction of Dwayne Johnson as Hobbs, one of the monst badass (and likeable) action stars I can think of. From he footchase in the favelas to the incredible bombastic car-chase climax, this film threw everything at the screen, including the kitchen sink (something @bondjames often says about TSWLM), and it shows. It totally re-invented the franchise, and it is still going strong almost 6 years later in preparation for the 8th installment.
I agree. Unlike most things, over time F&F has only improved.
The films sort of tank out and get so-so around 'Tokyo Drift,' and I'm not very crazy about the fourth one, but they definitely go with a different angle and get even better as they go along, starting with 'Fast Five.'
This'un made for it, even if the character was bit of lost in the middle of all that carnage.
Mel's still the only true 'mad' Max.
I saw this on opening day back in 2010. I knew what to expect, and ended up with 5 times more! Stallone, Statham, Li and company are absolutely badass, killing bad guys by the dozen. Also featuring tons of humour. The climax is off the charts, just insane mayhem for 15 minutes with goons being machine gunned, punched, stabbed all over the place. Very cool soundtrack too. Little did I know at the time that the 2nd film would be even better, thanks to Bruce Willis and Schwarzie joining the fun!