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I liked it, though the sum is less than the parts.
Visually and musically overwhelming. Well acted, but long. Oh so very long.
Several sequences could’ve been cut in half and whole sections simply removed (looking at you, Tobey). But I cant deny the “go-for-broke”-ness of the film.
The ending though is absolute w*** though, as in the last two minutes of the film, it’s epilogue, so to speak.
I decided to give the film another go before the rental expired, I had been awake over 24 hours when I first tried to watch it, I was in the wrong frame of mind.
To be fair as a bit of escapism it was ok, ATJ did look convincing in the fight scenes.
The first time i watched Bullet Train i didn't like it but the second time i watched it i liked it.
Like you i was probably in the wrong frame of mind when i watched it the first time.
What accent does ATJ have in the film ? Cockney ?
It's Kore-eda's first film made in Korea and stars Song Kang-ho (the father in Parasite). The subject matter might feel sordid and scummy, but Kore-eda is one of the screen's great humanists, and this moving story, like his 2018 film Shoplifters, is about the formation of a very unconventional family, this time made from cast-offs and losers.
Yep, ATJ's accent is Cockney. Apart from his accent him and his 'twin' both support West Ham United, a North London football club.
Yeah cockney, he must have had the most screen time in the film, well it seemed that way.
Watched Bullet Train on a plane. It was just about exactly what the marketing led me to expect, except with more ATJ than I anticipated. But I agree with the person before, nothing to make or break him as Bond in that beyond a few quick fight scenes.
Brad Pitt would make an entertaining Bond villain, though.
I am a big Elvis fan though I have never liked Baz Luhrmann's aesthetic, at times this film is like watching a garish Austin Powers ripoff without the humor. Very little in this film felt authentic, everything seems rushed with no emotional depth, all the actors remind me of cosplayers.
Of course the music is great.
As an Elvis fan myself, I really enjoyed it. The film has such a fantastic energy about it.
I agree there isn't much emotional depth, but there has been so many Elvis biopics, this at least does something different.
I thought Austin Butler was incredible in it.
Unfortunately I only felt any emotion right at the end when
The third act is easily the best part of the film, though one of the vital moments was pure fiction.
I haven't seen Elvis yet but I agree, I dislike Baz Luhrmann's films on the whole. Too garish and like you said, his work lacks emotional depth. Everybody seems to love Moulin Rouge but I find it insufferable.
Anyway, the last movie I watched was:
And Unforgiven (1992) before that. I was in a big western mood because I was playing Red Dead Redemption II online all day today.
Angel Heart 4K I have just bought this film in 4K I have owned this film in numerous formats since VHS release. This film never ceases to impress me its one of the best films I have ever seen. It is a deeply disturbing Horror Neo Noir though the complexity and subtle imagery in regard to visual story telling is astonishing. Maybe I am getting old this film seemed more shocking on this watch.
I remember the hoolaballoo over the sex scene with little innocent 'Cosby' girl Lisa Bonet ( and look how Mr Cosby turned out!!)
There was a terrific magazine at the time called 'Films and Filming' that did a two part diary from director Alan Parker, which was a fascinating insight into pre production!
Its a great film, my only niggle is that the denouement is fairly obvious, especially considering De Niros characters name!
Very early on its obvious what is going on, probably less so when it was first released. I think film audiences are far smarter these days. There are little moments such as how a character abruptly changes the way they walk is a major hint.
Very Good motion picture.
I gave Bond the week off and in honor of CLARK GABLE's birthday today decided to re-watch the 1941 romantic comedy western, HONKY TONK.
Here's my review.................
As next week is LANA TURNER's birthday I may pop in another of the 4 films they did together.
They had great chemistry.
What do you think?
In spite of the obvious real-life circumstances, which left many people at the time uneasy, one of the funniest films I know. Priceless lines, and great performances by Jack Benny and Carole Lombard, who (the latter) sadly died in a plane crash in early 1942 before the movie was widely released. Anyway, highly recommended to everyone who enjoys a dark comedy. We think that we'll have to re-watch NINOTCHKA next.
I always love THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE........if you want to make it a noir double LANA feature, I'd go with PORTRAIT IN BLACK. Similar themes in those films. There's also JOHNNY EAGER.
They're all pretty good. I'm probably going to watch POSTMAN and something a little more light hearted on her birthday, @Dwayne. Maybe SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS?
I'm working that day, so I'll be watching those that night.
B-movie action, with Craig Fairbrass doing his usual 'ard man routine. Starts off like a remake of The Limey, before shifting gears into a heist movie.