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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I just picked up 'What To Expect When You're Expecting' and 'Cleanskin' from Redbox, really looking forward to the latter.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Death Wish: 1974
    subtitled "The Original Vigilante"

    Charles Bronson plays Paul Kersey an architect who's wife gets murdered and daughter gets sexually assaulted by a trio of thugs. After getting a gun as a present from a client, he decides to show the streets of New York City that he doesn't mess around. He becomes a vigilante who shows no mercy.

    This movie is pretty good. It's a bit vulgar in some parts but all in all it's an excellent piece of cinema. Charles Bronson is always in top form and kicks @$$.

    10/10
  • I've been too busy lately to watch any movies, but (to the above response) I've seen Death Wish II (1981) and I think it's the best of the lot. I never rated Bronson as an actor, and they made some subsequent releases that got into 'Police Academy' territory, but I do think the second could be the best of the series. Certainly the most violent
  • 001001
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    District 9 (2009)
    Action sci fi which is different to any film of it's type. 8/10
  • QsAssistantQsAssistant All those moments lost in time... like tears in rain
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    Snow White and the Huntsman 8/10

    All I ever heard about this film was that it was mediocre. I found it to be quite entertaining. Charlize Theron was perfect for the evil queen, Chris Hemsworth was awesome, and I even like Kristen Stewart as Snow White. My only problem with the film, there wasn't enough action. There is pleanty of it, just not as much as I was hoping there would be.
    I plan on owning it on blu-ray some day. I hope the rumors that a sequel will be made are true.
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    Just watched District 9 on Film4. Certainly different!
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    I have been told time and time again that every noir fan needs to see this film. I have been waiting to watch it, finally took the plunge, and come out of it somewhat pleased, somewhat unmoved. The film is gorgeous, without a doubt, and the tunnel chase is among the coolest camera shots ever seen. My problem is more in the story and the relationship between characters. The plot just feels like it is being cleverer than it is, and sometimes logic goes out the window for me. Some twists are cool, but nothing jaw-dropping. Harry Lime (Welles) and Holly Martins (Cotten) as supposed to be friends since boyhood, yet none of that is represented on screen. Their chemistry doesn't make me believe that these two are actually best friends and care for the other. Martins himself seems somewhat uncaring at the beginning when he hears the news of Lime's death. There are fantastic elements to be had with this film though. The dialogue is strong in more than a few places, and the ending is very stark and cold. But that is what makes it memorable. Though I don't think it even qualifies for me as a top 10 noir yet, hopefully in subsequent views I will learn more about the overall film and grow more of a likeness for what it has to offer.
  • marketto007marketto007 Brazil
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    Just watched THE EXPENDABLES 2. Bloody great fun!!!
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Just watched THE EXPENDABLES 2. Bloody great fun!!!

    I bet! It looked incredibly enjoyable, like you couldn't possibly be disappointed in the action department. I'm looking forward to getting the chance to catching it.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Decent adventure/western. Mitch is on good form but I have never thought much of Monroe as an actress and I still don't.

    5. Robert Mitchum
    1. The Big Sleep (1978)
    2. The Red Pony (1949)
    3. The Friends Of Eddie Coyle (1973)
    4. The Big Steal (1949)
    5. The Yakuza (1974)
    6. Rampage (1963)
    7. His Kind Of Woman (1951)
    8. Farewell My Lovely (1975)
    9. Two For The See Saw (1962)
    10. Ryan's Daughter (1970)
    11. Cape Fear (1962)
    **12. River Of No Return (1954) NE**
    13. The Amsterdam Kill (1977)
    14. The Enemy Below (1957)
    15. Nightkill (1980)
    16. El Dorado (1966)
    17. Fire Down Below (1957)
    18. Angel Face (1952)
    19. Thompson's Last Run (1986)
    20. Five Card Stud (1968)
    21. Track Of The Cat (1954)
    22. Anzio (1968)
    23. Promises To Keep (1985)
    24. Agency (1980)
  • edited September 2012 Posts: 12,837
    RogueAgent wrote:
    Just watched District 9 on Film4. Certainly different!

    I watched it last night too! Love that film.

    Anyway, I watched DREDD today. It's overtaken TDKR to get the number 3 spot on my films of the year list. Loved it, the slow mo was awesome, and it was much more faithful to the comics than the Stallone version.

    Urban was awesome as Judge Dredd, and the girl playing the rookie did a great job too. Great action, great villian, just an all round great film.

    The only downside is, it's maybe a bit too similar plot wise to The Raid, but to be fair this was written first.
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    RogueAgent wrote:
    Just watched District 9 on Film4. Certainly different!

    I watched it last night too! Love that film.

    Anyway, I watched DREDD today. It's overtaken TDKR to get the number 3 spot on my films of the year list. Loved it, the slow mo was awesome, and it was much more faithful to the comics than the Stallone version.

    Urban was awesome as Judge Dredd, and the girl playing the rookie did a great job too. Great action, great villian, just an all round great film.

    The only downside is, it's maybe a bit too similar plot wise to The Raid, but to be fair this was written first.

    Considering how District 9 finished? Do you think there will be a sequel?
  • I think there will be a sequel in the future because of the ending, yeah.
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    I think there will be a sequel in the future because of the ending, yeah.

    Well you would think so? Guessing that will be called District 10? ;)
  • 001001
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    RogueAgent wrote:
    RogueAgent wrote:
    Just watched District 9 on Film4. Certainly different!

    I watched it last night too! Love that film.

    Anyway, I watched DREDD today. It's overtaken TDKR to get the number 3 spot on my films of the year list. Loved it, the slow mo was awesome, and it was much more faithful to the comics than the Stallone version.

    Urban was awesome as Judge Dredd, and the girl playing the rookie did a great job too. Great action, great villian, just an all round great film.

    The only downside is, it's maybe a bit too similar plot wise to The Raid, but to be fair this was written first.

    Considering how District 9 finished? Do you think there will be a sequel?

    District 9 had some great weapons in it and there was plenty of humour in it as well.
    I don't know about a sequel because it's a very unique film and doesn't require a sequel but you never know with hollywood. They make to lots of films these days.

  • edited September 2012 Posts: 2,599
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    This picture reminds me of a certain Skyfall teaser poster. I started watching this film on the internet a few years ago but it stopped playing after the first few minutes.

    I'm currently watching the Twin Peaks episodes again. One of the best series ever made in my humble opinion. Love David Lynch. Too bad the network messed things up and made him reveal who the killer was half way through the second season.

    Has anyone seen The Bourne Legacy? I'm wondering if it's worth seeing in the theatre or whether I should just wait for the DVD.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    @Bounine, with Legacy you don't miss anything worthy of admittance into the series. You'll pay more for the DVD/BR of it though, so if you pay the standard price for a ticket you can see it and then never think of it again.
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    Thanks. I just meant to rent it out on DVD (I don't buy DVD's unless I've seen the film beforehand and it lends itself to repeated viewings), the old fashioned way, or wait longer and watch it for free online.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    Dawn Of The Dead (1978)

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    One of the very best Zombie films ever made, DOTD is a film I consider even better than Night Of The Living Dead. Romero is on fire with this film and for the last time too. Both this film and the first in the Dead series rank in my top 1's when it comes to Zombie horror with powerful social commentary. I love this film, which explains why I watch it so often. Huge recommend.
  • Dawn Of The Dead is my 2nd favourite zombie film. Great choice @DarthDimi

    @Bouine I don't think Legacy is bad, it's a good film in it's own right, but it's not up to the level of the other 3 either. Unless you're really intrested in the overall story of the series, I'd wait for the DVD.
  • edited September 2012 Posts: 2,599
    Cheers TLR. I may not see it now. What about the action? Is it any different from the last three Bourne films? Is there any originality?

    "One of the very best Zombie films ever made, DOTD is a film I consider even better than Night Of The Living Dead. Romero is on fire with this film and for the last time too. Both this film and the first in the Dead series rank in my top 1's when it comes to Zombie horror with powerful social commentary. I love this film, which explains why I watch it so often. Huge recommend."

    I have DOTD as part of my Romero box set. Good film but I must say I like Day of the Dead better as it's more character driven. Not to mention the fact that the characters in this film are highly amusing.
  • edited September 2012 Posts: 12,837
    The action looks different because they don't use the heavy shaky cam Greengrass used. So it's more like Identity than the other two there.

    The action isn't anything we haven't seen before, but it's pretty good, apart from the final fight scene. The bike chase especially had some awesome stunt work.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    The action looks different because they don't use the heavy shaky cam Greengrass used. So it's more like Identity than the other two there.

    The action isn't anything we haven't seen before, but it's pretty good, apart from the final fight scene. The bike chase especially had some awesome stunt work.

    Along with laughable CGI.
    Whenever the villain chasing Cross smashes into the pillar, his body tumbles in such an unrealistic, fake, CGI way, it's so bad. They can't build up how fast and strong these two men are, only to have them not fist fight it out. The whole film was just a letdown.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    Creasy47 wrote:
    The action looks different because they don't use the heavy shaky cam Greengrass used. So it's more like Identity than the other two there.

    The action isn't anything we haven't seen before, but it's pretty good, apart from the final fight scene. The bike chase especially had some awesome stunt work.

    Along with laughable CGI.
    Whenever the villain chasing Cross smashes into the pillar, his body tumbles in such an unrealistic, fake, CGI way, it's so bad. They can't build up how fast and strong these two men are, only to have them not fist fight it out. The whole film was just a letdown.
    The worst thing was that
    the guy is brought into the film randomly near the end without any backstory or connection to start the chase and finish the film.
    That's sloppy writing and filmmaking.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited September 2012 Posts: 13,978
    DarthDimi wrote:
    Dawn Of The Dead (1978)

    Dawn-of-the-Dead-1978-1.jpg

    One of the very best Zombie films ever made, DOTD is a film I consider even better than Night Of The Living Dead. Romero is on fire with this film and for the last time too. Both this film and the first in the Dead series rank in my top 1's when it comes to Zombie horror with powerful social commentary. I love this film, which explains why I watch it so often. Huge recommend.

    =D>

    I second that post. Dawn is my favourite of the Romero films, and my 2nd favourite zombie film. The Beyond is #1 with Night Of The Seagulls at #3.
  • Creasy47 wrote:
    The action looks different because they don't use the heavy shaky cam Greengrass used. So it's more like Identity than the other two there.

    The action isn't anything we haven't seen before, but it's pretty good, apart from the final fight scene. The bike chase especially had some awesome stunt work.

    Along with laughable CGI.
    Whenever the villain chasing Cross smashes into the pillar, his body tumbles in such an unrealistic, fake, CGI way, it's so bad. They can't build up how fast and strong these two men are, only to have them not fist fight it out. The whole film was just a letdown.

    Yeah that bothered me too, but there was still some great stuntwork in the chase.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @thelivingroyale, it did have some good stuntwork, but the rest of the film was a total, utter mess. Such a shame, too, because I was really looking forward to seeing it. I'm just glad my ticket was free.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    A fantastically horrific film that still beats out anything the modern day of filmmaking throws at us. The film is expertly shot, with startling atmosphere accompanied by the wonderful music that heightens the fright to an insuperable level. Hitchcock made the perfect decision to shoot in in black and white. Everything glimmers with a sadistic beauty off the screen, and adds another layer to the haunting setting of the Bates Motel. The best part of this film is Anthony Perkins, giving one of the greatest on screen performances in history. He was the perfect choice for Norman. He seems like the nicest, most easy going man you could meet. And that's where you'd make a mistake. His snap from that facade is so frightening, and that smile he gives sends chills up my spine. A risky film that
    kills its female lead halfway thorough
    and still keeps pushing to the dark conclusion. One hell of a film, and one worthy of watching on Halloween night while the house is dark. I can't wait to do some Blu-rays for this one. >:)
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, I totally agree with you. I'm not sure if you've seen it, but by all means - although I needn't tell you this - avoid the remake with Vince Vaughn as Bates. The entirety of that film is an utter mess.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    Creasy47 wrote:
    @0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, I totally agree with you. I'm not sure if you've seen it, but by all means - although I needn't tell you this - avoid the remake with Vince Vaughn as Bates. The entirety of that film is an utter mess.

    I know, and am outraged such a thing happened. If they do that with some of my big favorites, I will go off the deep end. I have heard it is a shot for shot adaption, but that doesn't fix the lack of acting talent by the leads. Have you seen any of the three sequels to the original? I never knew until I researched that there are sequels leading up to 1990, two years before Perkins died from AIDS. I heard the second is a great addition and continuation, so my interest is heightened to check them out.
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