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  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    MaxCasino wrote: »
    Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995). Still fun. Despite the riddles, it was easier for me to follow, compared to the overcast and too many twists of Die Hard 2. Jeremy Irons as Simon Gruber was just as great as his onscreen brother Hans. Samuel L. Jackson was fun. You can tell this was also a possible Lethal Weapon 4 script. I think it could have worked with the LW movies. But alas, I'm happy it turned out to be a Die Hard sequel. A worthwhile trilogy, and one to look at for action with generally good pacing. In some ways, I can see where Skyfall took some influences from.

    Die Hard WAV is my favourite film in the series, I must admit. I understand that some people are slightly disappointed with the story of the film, but it's got many fantastic moments and delicious performances from Jackson, Irons, Willis and more.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    In the Heat of the Night (1967). Excellent, classic film I just watched for the first time today. Engaging plot, great acting. A detail I particularly appreciated was not having Gillespie's character do a full 180 in his prejudiced attitude by the end. The disturbing, harsh portrayal of the racist, small-town setting felt realistic in the most unfortunate ways, and that definitely includes Gillespie, while grudgingly respecting Tibbs, still remaining a bit backwards, as it is so difficult and unlikely to break from one's environment that breeds, encourages, and enforces bigoted values from the cradle to the grave.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    In the Heat of the Night (1967). Excellent, classic film I just watched for the first time today. Engaging plot, great acting. A detail I particularly appreciated was not having Gillespie's character do a full 180 in his prejudiced attitude by the end. The disturbing, harsh portrayal of the racist, small-town setting felt realistic in the most unfortunate ways, and that definitely includes Gillespie, while grudgingly respecting Tibbs, still remaining a bit backwards, as it is so difficult and unlikely to break from one's environment that breeds, encourages, and enforces bigoted values from the cradle to the grave.

    Wow, first time to watch this classic!!
    Superb thriller, Poitier and Steiger are fantastic leads. Dripping with atmosphere and dread, really well crafted movie! Great theme song too!
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982)
    My abiding memory of seeing this in the cinema, was a very packed and kid noisy afternoon showing! An irate Father let out an unmerciful shout "SHUT UP!" which they did, for several seconds!! Needless to say, he and his family left! The crowd did quieten down when the lights went down. As for the film, which I have just watched on bluray, it was a fantasy epic from 'the Muppet Show' Crew, Jim Henson and Frank Oz helming, the old story of good triumphing over evil. You can't fault the production, impressive sets and the puppets are beautifully designed, the evil Skegsis ( who look like relatives of Gonzo the great) are quite scary for young children ( of the time!!) As are their enforcers , giant beetle like creatures , who made a memorable appearance on a Russell Harty show Special, bursting through a set and scaring the living bejesus out of some front row kids in the audience! The problem with the film is that it's a little boring, nothing of huge interest keeps your attention, save for the visuals! Their next foray into fantasy movies was 'Labyrinth' which improved on this by having real people in it too, namely the lovely Jennifer Connelly, and David Bowie playing a Goblin King!!
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