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I can't compare it to the original film as it only share's it's basic characters and story elements. Other than that the plot is very different. Though it's more of a generic Corrupt government trying to wipe out the poor story. It's a very drab and colorless film. All the dialogue is an expository speech where Dialogue in the original film felt realistic and natural. Though the film is well acted and some of the special effects are cool. And bonus points for Quaid reading a Bond novel. However, I prefer the 1990 film. And having seen both films for the first time back to back there is no bias.
Total Recall 1990 9/10 (Pretty cool, fun action movie.)
Total Recall 2012 5/10 (It's an average film at best.)
I'm sure you can find it on youtube. ;)
RECALL RECALL...... :)) Sharon Stone looks so sexy in this fantastic film.
I loved American Mary, it's one of this decades best horror films. So i've been curious to see the debut film of Jen & Sylvi Soska aka The Soska Sisters aka The Twisted Twins. Unlike American Mary, Dead Hooker In A Trunk displays a dark sense of humour, mixed with an almost cartoonish violence. Now i'm addicted.
Over the past few weeks I have developed a huge affection for Audrey Hepburn; I try to watch as many of her films as I can. The Nun's Story, directed by Fred Zinnemann, was next on my list. Though this isn't quite as happy and joyful a film as Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Paris When It Sizzles, Funny Face or How To Steal A Million, it's a great motion picture nonetheless.
Belgian-born Audrey was perfectly cast to portray the Belgian sister whose titular story is told in this two and a half hour film. Her struggles with her religious devotion and her determination to help the ill in the Belgian Congo of the 1930s are two major themes in that story. And it's a story told so well that the film was a box office success and ended up earning close to ten Academy Award nominations.
Despite my love for old movies, I'm always somewhat worried going in. Some older films do tend to strain my attention and 150 minutes of that would be downright painful. Also, since Audrey plays a nun, I knew she wasn't going to make my heart beat faster the way she does in Breakfast At Tiffany's, Roman Holiday or Sabrina. But I immediately felt myself immersed in this strange world, intrigued and fascinated, and as usual I'm not disappointed by our lead actress - look at those eyes!
So while The Nun's Story quite surely isn't for everyone, I think it's a great film that hasn't lost any bit of relevance. I know I'm a fan.
Yeah but it wasn't as long and tedious. For example, In the 1990 version. When the doctor is trying to trick Quaid into thinking it's a dream and he's in psychosis the scene is relatively short and sweet. In the remake, It goes on and on and on and on. I think the scene was almost 10 minutes. She's a dream, You wanted me to do this. Blah blah blah.
To be honest, Total Recall 2012 felt like it should have been a Blade Runner sequel.
My blu-ray copy came in the mail two days ago. Immediately opened it and watched it, and I'm already rewatching it again. If you're in the mood for good drama and some of the best action you'll ever see, watch this film, now, subtitled in its original language/audio.
I KNOW SILAT. B-)
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'Sin City'
This film is too unique and entertaining to ever get old to me. I've seen it so many times and each viewing is just as exciting as the last. Great cast, entertaining, nobody is safe, fantastic dialogue, and while I was excited for years for the sequel, I'm not getting hopes up for it. I'll go in not expecting perfection and hope I'm presently surprised.
'Sabotage'
Well, I commend this film for some surprisingly good acting performances and for being a lot more realistic in terms of blood and gunfights than I had expected. I also didn't expect it to be so much of a mystery/thriller than I did an action film. It's weird reading that the studio wanted the film cut to be more of an action film, so I'm guessing there was even less in the original three hour cut. Script is wonky, the one major plot hole really bothers me because it essentially destroys a big portion of the film, but overall, it was good. Not great, not terrible.
I don't think I could have gotten through this if it were not for the casting of Heather Graham and Elisabeth Shue. Not a high point for either.
Grand Piano
I've been wanting to see this since it was reported.
Tom Selznick (Wood) is the most talented concert pianist of his age and one of the most talented alive today. 5 years ago, he took to the stage to play "La Cinquette" aka, the unplayable piece, but Selznick suffered a bout of stage fright, and pulled out. Now 5 years on, he is determined to stage his comeback to a packed audience. Cusack is (who for the most part is a voice through a earpiece) is a mysterious watcher in the audience, who is determined to see Selznick succeed in playing "La Cinquette" for his own reasons.
I am not an expert of Hitchcock, not even a novice, but what little I have seen of Hitchcock, I think that it is fair to say that Grand Piano is the sort of film Hitchock could have made in 2013.
Sarah's Key
Emotional drama starring the always superb, Kristin Scott Thomas. Dr K can sum up the film better than I:
Is that the '36 Hitchcock film, @Creasy? You'd be surprised how many films have that title, so I just wanted to know which you saw.
@0BradyM0Bondfanatic7, I wish it was something more refined. The 'Sabotage' I was talking about was the 2014 Arnold Schwarzenegger film.
Thoroughly entertaining thriller which for the first 40 minutes is pure cinematic brilliance. Although there are a few weaker moments after that the film has excellent performances from Ford and Jones.
8/10
A couple of things that bothered me
There are threads on the IMDB listing the films plot holes, though to be honest, I only picked up on one, involving the mobile phone. But if there was one thing the film got absolutely right, then it was the casting of the leads. I can't think of more perfect choices than Elijah Wood & John Cusack. It doesn't make my Cusack top 10, but it is just outside at #11.
Makes me think about all cg and sfx and reboot films I do enjoy but ultimately leaves me still looking for a modern classic film. I suppose TV has now all the creative writing and ideas.
Looking for interesting films? Look to foreign fields.
If you want a good thinking man's film, please check out Villeneuve's 'Enemy.' I can't recommend this enough. Sit down, pay attention, (avoid the spotty CGI in one scene), and let yourself become enveloped in all of the details and hidden meanings as you make your way towards that insane ending.
"Git yoh aas ta maauhhz!"
"Consider dat a divorce".
I did a bit of a Wrong Turn marathon over the past few days and I'm finally finished with it. That is until yet another entry in the series, the announced Wrong Turn 6, hits DVD shops.
2003 was when I went to see Wrong Turn in theatres as a double feature with Freddy Versus Jason. I quite liked the first Wrong Turn film and still do to this day. Some genuine scares and bits of excitement, combined with more or less adequate acting performances, give me a good time.
The sequel had some funny moments and still amused me but after that, things went bad very fast. The fifth film in particular couldn't have been more boring. I never thought I'd say this but Doug Bradley is absolutely uninteresting in this one. And he's most likely the only one with any acting experience at all!
So I'd rank them like this:
good
WT 1
sort of good
WT 2
bad but at times enjoyable
WT 4
WT 3
abysmal
WT 5
As far as car chases goes, there was a French(?) film done in the early 70's that featured a chase above ground and then in the subway. It was the best one ever. Makes all others a nice ride in the country.
For MajorDSmythe---"Do you pick you feet in Poughkeepsie?"
"Take da toy back to da carpaatt"
"Boys have a penis, and girls have a vagina."