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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I remembered that scene, and nearly forgot about the Sierra Leone plane moment later on in the film, until they land on the highway and I started to recall what was about to happen. Very tense!
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    I'm sorry to read that about Outpost, @Creasy47. Outpost is one of my favourite horror films of the 2000's. Outpost 2: Black Sun, which wasn't needed, turned out to be bitterly disappointing. The first Outpost was also one of my favourite cinema experiences.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    The soundtrack for 'Lord of War' is an absolute beauty. That piano cue when Cage is doing random stuff in the village (playing football with kids, etc) is quite haunting. And talking about Cage, he is bloody fantastic in the film.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @MajorDSmythe, at least it wasn't all bad, but I guess awaiting my first viewing of it for many years while hearing how great it was from lots of horror fans led to my disappointment. I loved the diversified cast of soldiers, though, reminds me of the recent 'Predator,' how they had all walks of life up against an enemy straight out of science fiction.

    @DaltonCraig007, that it was. Was the football scene the same one when he has the brown-brown hallucination? Best scene in the movie, I felt.
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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    @Creasy47, yes it's the same scene.

    @MajorDSmythe I must say it makes me happy to know another person who loves 'Outpost'. I blind bought the DVD years ago without knowing anything about the film (other than it was a confined space zombie film) and it totally knocked my pants down. Fantastic cast (Ray Stevenson is a proper badass in it), highly oppressive atmosphere and the gore factor is very satisfying given that there are only trained male soldiers in the film and no annoying girls or male nerds screaming their lungs out at the sight of blood.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    That sums up my thoughts @DaltonCraig007. I just wish they'd left it alone as a one-off. More often than not, I can enjoy a sequel, but that was one time I wish they hadn't bothered.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    'By The Sea'

    If you're looking for a dull, boring movie where nothing of substance occurs until the last ten minutes, then this one is most certainly for you.
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    Ah, Lord Of War is indeed excellent. One of the best movies in both Cage's and Leto's filmography.

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    The Hunted (2003)
    Benicio del Toro and Tommy Lee Jones star in Friedkin's rather boring manhunt story about men and killing.

    Tracks (2013)
    Mia Wasikowska is very good and natural in a true story about a woman walking across Australia with camels and a dog. A good one.

    Pride (2014)
    This was good, had a good cast, and an exceptionally positive story - while thankfully not silly and sentimental. Based on a real story, amazingly enough. I haven't seen Ben Schnetzer in anything else, but he is wonderful here. Also stars Dominic West, Imelda Staunton, Paddy Considine, Andrew Scott, Bill Nighy, etc. and they're all good.

  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    @LeonardPine, I'm pleased to find another manhunter fan. You really like it A LOT. Wow ☺.

    Also a massive fan of the novel. I've read it countless times. If I read the first page I usually go on and read the whole thing again!

    I like the fact I can enjoy the book and the film separately. One doesn't affect the other if that makes sense.

  • stagstag In the thick of it!
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    Dillinger starring Warren Oates. A good example of 1970s movie making.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    stag wrote: »
    Dillinger starring Warren Oates. A good example of 1970s movie making.

    That's a great film. Very underrated.

    Probably John Milius's best film

    I hate to say it, but miles better than the other Dillinger film, Public Enemies


  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Tuulia wrote: »
    The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
    It's been a long time since I saw this. A great movie, directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
    A damn classic in my view. I love everything about this film, from the cast, to the chilling score by Gabriel Yared, to the wonderful cinematography by John Seale (get this man on Bond now!), and location shoots. A work of art by Anthony Minghella.
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    I did want to like Ripley... But, it did just work for me. I do like Alain Delon's version though!
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    @bondjames, John Seale does wonderful work indeed, but he came out of retirement to do Mad Max: Fury Road and probably wouldn't want to do much. I can't imagine he'd be up for a massive shoot like Bond in a couple of years or whatever it'll be. (Or maybe George Miller could talk him into it if his health is okay...)
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    @DarthDimi

    I'm a big Manhunter fan too. I wrote this review a while ago:

    We all watch movies for different reasons. Some people watch them for acting, others for writing. Some people want to be amused, others want to be thrilled. Not that I don't look for all of that, but for me the most important aspect of a film is atmosphere. Atmosphere as created by lightning, cinematography, music, distinctive camera angles and sometimes set design.

    With that in mind, I adore Michael Mann. Not always appreciated and certainly labelled as a style-over-substance kind of director by some. However, make no mistake about it. Michael Mann is an artist and "Manhunter" is his capolavoro.

    Mann's brilliant camerawork perfected by his typical use of pastel colours, Dante Spinotti's cinematography and the dreamy synthpop music score create an eary atmosphere for the first cinematic appearance of Hannibal Lecter.

    Nevertheless, to state that "Manhunter" is mere style and no substance is almost insulting to Mann and his team. The disconcerting feel that is created by the atmosphere serves as the trigger for the tension portrayed on screen. Mann's use of pastel colours is much more disquieting than the brighter colour pattern that was used for the 2002 remake "Red Dragon". Here there is no need for jump scares, it's the feel of the film that makes the viewer nervous.

    Far away from the later Anthony Hopkins vehicles, this film focuses more on the complex characters of Will Graham and antagonist Francis Dollarhyde, effectively portrayed by Peter Williamsen and Tom Noonan. Both give subtle, understated performances with Graham's shopping scene with his son as a real stand-out of low-key acting.

    What about Hannibal himself? While not the star of the show as in later movies, he's nonetheless a lot more frightening here behind bars than he was on the loose in films such as "Hannibal". Brian Cox gives such an unsettling performance he leaves a lasting impression, even if he hasn't got that much screen time.

    Michael Mann's "Manhunter" bathes in a disquieting ambience, brilliantly created by Mann & Co but it's also a tense murder mystery with complex characters. Much like in the real world, the hero has a darker edge to him and the villain appears to have a soft side.
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    The Green Inferno

    This has long been overdue for it's release and I wish I could say it was worth the wait.

    I don't think there has been a real 'cannibal' horror movie since the 70's but here's Eli Roth's take on the genre. This is a real missed opportunity for a good gruelling horror film.

    The film is pretty good up to a point. Our young group of activists successfully protest the disappearing rainforest in a dangerous manner but then when their plane crashes the horror begins as they are taken by a tribe of Cannibals. The scenes as they travel back to the Cannibal village are very well done and are reminiscent of Apocalypse Now.

    Trouble is the film then has too many 'funny' moments when the film should have reached a terrifying pitch and been an endurance for the audience.

    To me Roth has copped out and diluted what could have been a disturbing horror film.

    Shame, as it's well shot and the photography is fantastic.
  • stagstag In the thick of it!
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    stag wrote: »
    Dillinger starring Warren Oates. A good example of 1970s movie making.

    That's a great film. Very underrated.

    Probably John Milius's best film

    I hate to say it, but miles better than the other Dillinger film, Public Enemies


    Agreed. Public Enemies was not a patch on this film.

  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    @Tuulia, I had no idea that Seale had retired and then been coaxed back for MM-FR. He's still got it for sure, but I can understand he may not be interested in a Bond shoot. Nevertheless the man has a superb eye and great feel for colour as well. I think The Talented Mr. Ripley has so many Bondian moments, in the scenery, the classy score & the ambience in Italy especially.

    @ClarkDevlin, I like Purple Noon (Plein Soleil) too. Alain Delon was a superb Ripley.
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    Batman V Superman

    It still has problems but it's definitely a better film and makes more sense than the theatrical release. With tweaks to character and a better grasp of pacing and storytelling within a reasonable amount of time, this could have been the movie fans, WB/DC wanted.

    All in all I enjoyed this cut much moreso than I did seeing this at the cinema and on that note, the cinematic cut shall never be watched again. If one wants to see this movie just watch this uncut version.
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    bondjames wrote: »
    @Tuulia, I had no idea that Seale had retired and then been coaxed back for MM-FR. He's still got it for sure, but I can understand he may not be interested in a Bond shoot. Nevertheless the man has a superb eye and great feel for colour as well. I think The Talented Mr. Ripley has so many Bondian moments, in the scenery, the classy score & the ambience in Italy especially.

    @ClarkDevlin, I like Purple Noon (Plein Soleil) too. Alain Delon was a superb Ripley.

    I agree.

  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Just watched Red Sun with Mifune & Bronson.
    Haven't seen it in like 30 years- my takeaway is this: Great character development, some really funny lines, good Samurai action, amazing boob flashes, questionable Native American conflict, and poor ending. I had to see it again, but I'm gonna sell the DVD now.
    Shanghai Noon (the Chan remake) is so much more fun.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Zoolander 2
    That may have been the weirdest movie I ever watched. :))
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Zoolander 2
    That may have been the weirdest movie I ever watched. :))
    Overtly overtly weird. Far more than the first! :))
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Zoolander 2
    That may have been the weirdest movie I ever watched. :))
    Overtly overtly weird. Far more than the first! :))
    And a ton of unexpected cameos. I loved it. :P
  • ClarkDevlinClarkDevlin Martinis, Girls and Guns
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Zoolander 2
    That may have been the weirdest movie I ever watched. :))
    Overtly overtly weird. Far more than the first! :))
    And a ton of unexpected cameos. I loved it. :P
    The puns were laughable enough! And I have to say, the bit Milla Jovovich and Penelope Cruz 'wrestled'... Oh dear!! :))
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    SIMPSONS THE MOVIE

    Never tire of it, so many great moments. Hoping for another.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    THE LEGEND OF TARZAN

    Awesome experience. Haven t seen a Tarzan adventure like this since Tarzan Triumphs from 1943, which I saw at the age of seven.

    The effects are infinitely superior in this one however. excellent cast, too. Margot Robbie really shine as Jane. The score is very fittting, and the 3d adds to several scenes.

    The year is 1890, and Tarzan is lured out of his London home and goes back to Congo to fight the Belgian imperialist and Royal envoy, Captain Rom. I think this is loosely based on THE JEWELS OF OPAR by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
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    The Legend of Tarzan - A movie that does deliver plenty if you like the genre, It was the first decent Tarzan in quite a while. All the actors are more than decent and they really roll out an entertaining movie that brings the adventure of Tarzan back to the big screen.
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    Murdock wrote: »
    Murdock wrote: »
    Zoolander 2
    That may have been the weirdest movie I ever watched. :))
    Overtly overtly weird. Far more than the first! :))
    And a ton of unexpected cameos. I loved it. :P
    The puns were laughable enough! And I have to say, the bit Milla Jovovich and Penelope Cruz 'wrestled'... Oh dear!! :))

    Seriously guys that film was appalling, though when
    Mugatu made masks of him and Derek, Jesus that was funny
    :))
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    Vin Diesel vehicle The last Witch Hunter utter garbage, Rose Leslie only reason this is watchable.

    The-Last-Witch-Hunter-3-Rose-Leslie.jpg :x
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