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I had read some bad reviews before checking it out, but I tried to keep an open mind. Unfortunately the reviews were spot on this time round. It's an infuriating mess of a film. It reminded me a lot of Berg's The Kingdom, though I feel that film is pretty underrated. I liked that quite a bit. The scrap between Lauren Cohan and the hulking goon in the apartment in Mile 22 is a note for note knock off of a fight in The Kingdom between Jennifer Garner and a similar sized thug, though the latter was better executed.
Nope. He gives a pretty good go of a Scottish accent. Does a decent job of it, too.
I noticed Best Buy has all 6 of the Rocky movies on Steelbook for a mere $24.99, so I HAD to get it. My friend and I just did the Rocky Run in Philadelphia this past weekend, so I was in a very 'Rocky' mood these past few days.
I'm enjoying a nice little Rocky marathon- currently working my way through part II. It's such a strange feeling, being older than Stallone in these first 2 movies (30 in part 1, 33 in part 2).
I need to get through all of them in time for Creed II!!!!
That's encouraging to know.
Completely agree, I think he nailed it perfectly, one of his greatest achievments of his career and makes up for wasting years on those awful Hobbitt films.
Reminds you of his talent, although the real stars of this are the men and their voices, their accounts of such a terrible time in their lives with such warmth and humour.
I won't deny I did think what a huge waste of human life and the conditions they fought in were truly horrific, though like I said their sacrifice should have taught us more as a race, which unfortunately in my view it hasn't and the current situation around the world just proves that.
Sorry to get political but it's hard not to when you witness such a thing even from the comfort of your own living room.
Far too much CGI for my liking and also stretching a small childrens novel into 3 epic long films did not help. He should have made just one, clear smacks of making money over being loyal to the text.
I really enjoyed the LOTR trilogy bar Return of the King not knowing when to finish but The Hobbit was painful, 40 minutes of washing up is how my Wife characterised the first film, then we were foolish to go and see the next one on the big screen.
We gave the 3rd one about 10 minutes on TV before turning it off. They Shall Not Grow Old is a much better use of his talents and time.
I don't even think GDT would have made a decent fist of it, stretching it to 3 films was always going to be the biggest problem for me and the films that came out of it confirmed my suspicions.
Bargain! The series are my goto motivation movies, I am due a rewatch.
Really enjoyed watching this again and it prompted me to dig Mario Puzo’s book out of my To Be Read Box and get reading!
I revisited those films earlier this year and became hooked. I still need to get the less popular 5th film. Haven't seen it in ages.
I watched the restored 2011 version of the film, which is in color (some colored prints were produced though most of them were B&W) and features a music score by French electronic band Air (the original film didn't have a definitive score). My thoughts on this specific presentation:
Lovely film. Its ambitious but straightforward, uncomplicated narrative makes it feel fresh and compelling given how movies today are much more elaborate and twisty. The aged footage also looks fresh and engaging-- shaky and lively with those splashes of imperfect color almost "dancing" over the images-- and the juxtaposition of live action and paintings is highly pleasing visually. The music score lends the film a different quality than it might've had back in the day: by being of a different style and time than the images, it turns the movie into this somewhat timeless experience. It's no longer the original film presented in a straightforward way, but filtered through the history of cinema and the years that have seen it continue to gain appreciation.
Though I've only watched this 2011 version of the movie, I think a B&W version, with pristine image quality and with a score more appropriate for the era would still hold great interest, since one can sense an intrinsic ambition and scope in the film beyond those aesthetic differences. That said, the touch of the modern score and the visual imperfections, not to mention the color, add a very interesting dimension to the film that it otherwise wouldn't have.
The Kids Are All Right (2010)
Finally got around to watching this. Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Mia Wasikowska were good. I had no idea what the story was about, but was pleasantly surprised that it was a not commonly seen story and quite liked it - though I also understand the criticism of one aspect of the plot, but also, considering the writer/director, it's surely far less of an issue than it might be otherwise. Anyway... an awarded screenplay, a critically acclaimed movie that got Oscar nominations and made money, but no films since then, just some tv work (Olive Kitteridge was really good, awarded as well)... hmm... I can only hope that it's Cholodenko's own choice somehow, and not the usual thing.
The Master (2012)
A re-watch. I still didn't actually enjoy this, but it is kinda interesting, and has great acting from Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams.
A Ghost Story (2017)
David Lowery again with Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck. A fascinating, unusual movie. Not recommended for people with short attention spans.
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
A re-watch. Good.
Thelma (2017)
The Fifth Estate (2013)
Woodshock (2017)
The Light Between Oceans (2016)
Flight (2012)
Jules et Jim (1961)
The Butler (2013)
Hold The Dark (2018)
Young Adult (2011)
Remember (2015)
Moneyball (2011)
A re-watch. Good.
The Big Lebowski (1998)
A re-watch. Still fantastic.
The Adventures of Pricilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
The Big Sick (2017)
Down With Love (2003)
Leatherheads (2008)
The Bourne Identity (2002)
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
The Bourne Legacy (2012)
I had only seen the first one before, and didn't remember much anything about it. The rest are forgettable as well. Very early into the second one I just rolled my eyes at the over-used kill-the-woman trope - that sure didn't take long to happen.
Aww... I'd love to see both versions.
Sylvain Chomets wonderful quirky animation telling the story of a grandmother and her cyclist obsessed grandson, the latter taking part in the Tour De France, but is kidnapped, and it's up to the granny, her obese dog, and three old .music hall entertainers to rescue him from nefarious mafia types!!
Beautifully animated, both in character and background rendering, with glorious and funny set pieces (the dogs hating of trains, a stunning sea crossing in a pedalo, one of the vaudeville singers unusual fishing technique, and an exciting chase finale) and a few nods to Jacques Tati (who Chomet would use for his follow up film, The Illusionist, from an unused Tati script!) This is a delight!
One of the best films I'd ever seen.
One of the best films ever recommended to me on this forum! Mitchum is genuinely frightening in this one.
Between that, and Cape Fear, it's a close race for the most chilling Mitch performance.
I recently rewatched it. It is a truly awesome movie. Liked even better then the first time.
"Rollo Tomasi"
Funny thing is that i was half expecting some crazy reveal that the corrupt Captain would end up being that "person"
It's a Film I have honestly come to love. Especially after A good Day to Die hard I just find this a breath of Fresh air. I know this is going to sound weird but I feel what makes the original 4 great is none of them were initially die hard films. Over all the film is really well done I am sorry but I don't get why people hate it. especially considering other late day sequels like Crystal Skull A good day to Die Hard Terminator 3 or Salvation yeah its one of my favorites
one quick thing the daughter thing was weird I swear they were gonna make it the wife but I guess the idea of a hot 40/42 year old wife is odd or something... anyways two weeks Die hard with a vengeance and I turn 32
Films I have seen in 2018 (I don't think I am splitting up bond and non bond this year as I don't know how many I am actually gonna see)
1. Batman Begins
2. Casino Royale
3. The A-team
4. Mission impossible fallout
5. The final girls
6. Clue
7. Bohemian Rhapsody
8. A simple favor
9. The Saint
10. Live Free or Die hard
11. Taken 2
12. Halloween
13. Taken 3
14. The Shadow
15. Batman Under The Red Hood
16. Batman Gotham Knight
17. The Meg
18. Big trouble little China
19. Halloween 2
20. Taken
21. Ferris buller's day off
22. Valley girl
23. Nonstop
24. Batman Mask of the Phantasm
25. Unknown
26. Classic Artists presents Yes
27. Stand By Me
28. Before Sunrise
29. Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace
30. A walk among the Tombstones
31. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
32. Arthur
33. Goonies
34. 9012live
35. Before Midnight
36. Revenge of the nerds
37. Grease
38. Before Sunset
39. Porky’s
40. A Good Day to Die Hard
41. Porky's 2
Before series
1. Before Sunrise
2. Before Midnight
3. Before Sunset
Stephen King movies
1. Stand By Me
Halloween series
1. Halloween
2. Halloween 2
Corey Feldman movies
1. Stand by me
2. Teenage mutant ninja turtles
3. Goonies
Die Hard Franchise
1. Live Free or Die Hard
2. A Good Day to Die Hard
Taken Series
1. Taken 2
2. Taken 3 (I put this second because at least there is somewhat of a twist and its not the same formula.)
3. Taken
Liam Neeson (sort of) retrospective series
1. Batman Begins
2. The A-team
3. Taken 2
4. Taken 3
4. Taken
5. Non Stop
6. Unknown
7. Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace
8. A walk among the tombstones
Batman/Dc films ( as I can guarantee I will see more then just Batman Begins this year)
1. Batman Begins
2. Batman Under the red hood
3. Batman Gotham Knight
4. Batman Mask of the Phantasm
Films in 2018
1. Mission Impossible Fallout
2. Bohemian rhapsody
3. A simple favor
4. The Meg
Excellent film it's a shame its Charles Laughtons only movie he directed.
Pretty kitchy and horrible in many ways, but it has a distinct European 70s style that I very much enjoyed.
I’ll start by saying I am a fan of all the earlier Stieg Larsson Lisbeth Salander films, despite not having read any of the source novels. My favourite story is the Girl Who Played With Fire, and so I was especially disappointed and upset when Sony decided not to continue with the English trilogy, despite having secured Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara on contract at the start for two possible sequels. The trailer for this new iteration (based on a continuation novel penned by David Lagercrantz) didn’t impress me all that much, but despite this I decided to check it out and I’m reasonably glad I did. While the Fincher film was a slow burn dark thriller with mature themes and rich characterizations, this Fede Alvarez directed sequel (of sorts) is all action from the get-go. Claire Foy’s Salander is more of a goth female James Bond or Jason Bourne here, who literally ends up saving the world. Claire's no Rooney (not by a long shot), but she’s serviceable in the part. Think Brosnan after Dalton. Sverrir Gudnason takes over for Craig and barely registers. Lakeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks & Vicky Krieps also costar, but are all wasted given their talents. Having said that, Hoeks shows once again (as she did in Blade Runner 2049) that she is a force to be reckoned with who can command a screen with her charisma and presence.
There is very little of the nuance from the earlier film either, and instead we get a lot of predictable genre tropes, including one that I won’t spoil which could have been directly lifted from SP. Still, if one has low enough expectations like I did, this is a pretty slick & polished thrill ride with enough moodiness & angst thrown in to keep it interesting - just make sure those expectations are sufficiently low. Recommended with caveats.
I haven't seen this yet but I found the book to be pretty rubbish so I'd be surprised if the film was any better.
@CraigMooreOHMSS, I'm not sure if you'll like it if you're a reader of any of the books. This is perhaps one of those films, like the Dan Brown Langdon adaptations, where one shouldn't have source novel expectations, but just go along for the ride.