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Great film, but William Friedkins remake 'Sorceror' is just as good!
I only saw Sorcerer for the first time last year. Very good film. That bridge sequence is incredible!
Apparently Friedkin wanted Steve McQueen for the lead. Take nothing away from Roy Scheider but that would have been amazing!
First time watching this in its entirety. Obviously some great Bond links as well as some instantly recognisable sound effects if you know your Bond films. Richard Burton is excellent too. Otherwise it's kind of unwatchable now for anyone probably under the age of 50 (I'm 39)
One of my all-time favorites and one of the most nail-biting film experiences I've ever had. I can't say I'm still a big fan of those final couple of minutes, but the rest is sublime.
They were playing Wages of Fear at Film Forum in NYC a few weeks back but I didn't go see it for fear of having already seen Sorcerer and getting kind of bored of it again. This phenomenon happened when I went to see Infernal Affairs once and was like... I've seen this before in The Departed and it's not different enough here to engross me. I realize I watched it backwards, but hey, that's where I'm at. So unforch I missed wages of fear for overthinking it.
Silly title, bad film. What was the point of the plot twist, when the film had led us by the nose to the only possible conclusion, during the flash back earlier in the film? It's played off as if the twist is supposed to take the audience by surprise.
Well I'm over 50, which must explain why I love it so much! 😅 Only bettered by Where Eagles Dare as my favourite guys on a mission movie!
Me too mate. Both over 50 and love The Wild Geese!!!
Though not sure why it would be 'unwatchable' to the under 50's...?
I liked the film but it is very very rooted in the 1970s not only in terms of its look but also in terms of the white privilege, rather racist undertones and stereotype characters (like the OTT gay character). It felt like a film that was made earlier in the decade than 1978 to me.
It's the sort of thing that slightly older generations may overlook because of the entertaining performances from Burton, Moore etc but for younger people it just seems dated.
It's a film that now would be put on one of the hundreds of Sky channels at an obscure time.
If ever a film brings a lump to my throat, or tear to my eye, it's this one! A family favourite, if you looked up the word 'charming' in the dictionary, it would no doubt be credited! Well written and directed by seasoned actor Lionel Jeffries, it has wonderful cast headed by Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins and Ian Cuthbertson, but it's the 3 children of the title who charm, especially the delightful Jenny Agutter! That final scene on the platform gets me every time!
My first movie of 2025 was McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971). This is only the third Robert Altman film I've seen so far, but I can already tell pretty easily that his style is very much for me. The buildup is solid, but the second half is just super wild and tense. The snowy atmosphere is a big plus for me, too. I'll definitely have to check out more Altman stuff in the future.
I would hope younger (At least younger than me!) viewers would take into context when it was made and just enjoy what is, a rollicking good action movie.
The scene in Goldfinger when Bond slaps Dink's behind is horribly sexist. But it wasn't meant like that at the time and it was made before i was born. So it's not offensive to me in the slightest. I actually find it hilarious!
:D
I find that line funny too. But I think that's because Connery could pull off a line like that and make it humorous.
I find Roger leaching over Britt Eckland much worse personally.
That was the 70's for ya..! :D
Yup.
Really like 'McCabe and Mrs Miller', Altman was always trying to subvert different genres. You should also check out 'The Long Goodbye', and 'Thieves Like Us', and I've only recently caught up with 'Gosford Park', very enjoyable whodunnit, set in the English countryside! M.A.S.H. of course is his most famous, though must admit it wouldn't be a favourite of mine!
I’ve seen McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us (my favorite so far), and Popeye. All very very good for my tastes. The Long Goodbye and MASH were definitely on my list to see, along with Images, Nashville, 3 Women, The Player, and Short Cuts.
Packs so much noir goodness into a mere 71-minute runtime, its storytelling efficiency, briskness, and economy put so many bloated movies and miniseries to shame. Charles McGraw and Marie Windsor excel in their roles. Took a couple turns I didn't expect but welcomed with relish all the same.
The living daylights: dalton is just still my favorite Bond i cant get enough of his two films and i wish he had done more
Kraven the hunter: look its not bad its not brilliant but i dont get the hate
A christmas story: a cute slice of life film didnt love it dont hate it
National lampoons Christmas vacation: i still hate this film and i will never understand the love but amanda loves it so I watch it
Home alone: honestly this film just gets better with age
Home alone 2: i dont get the hate for the sequel its amazing i love this film
On her majesty’s secret service: Merry Christmas 007 indeed its a fantastic Christmas film and a fantastic bond film
Movies 2024
1. Jaws
2. On her majesty’s secret service
3. Jaws 2
4. Home Alone
4. Jaws 3-d
5. The living daylights
6. Home alone 2
7. Kraven the hunter
8. Mother knows best
9. Casino royale 1954
10. My cousin vinny
11. When harry met sally
12. A christmas story
13. Bob marley one love
14. National lampoons Christmas Vacation
The film is basically an example of what would happen if the likes of Bond and Mission Impossible were set in the real world rather than a glamorous fantasy world. I like that the public are constantly in the background and even sometimes get killed because of the mission. An excellent action film with several Bond connections.
Definitely a superb film. Bought the DVD back in the day, I suppose it must have been around 2002 or 2003, because I wanted more films with Sean Bean. Turned out his part was rather short, but he still did excellent. Other highlights are the magnificent chases, the great locations, Jean Reno and Stellan Skarsgård.
1. When harry met sally a fantastic film that i love
2. Casino Royale 1954 barry nelson is better then many give him credit for hell he is more bond then 95% of the people i see suggested for Bond # 7
Not a big fan of film musicals, but this is a childhood favourite and it must be said it had a dream team behind it! Memorable songs, impressive cast, superb production values, and a strong director! Watching it now on bluray, I felt it loses steam towards the end, all the singalong songs are in the first half, ( I was amused, as an intermission card appears halfway through ..ah intermission, who remembers them in Bond movies?) but it's still very entertaining!