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I hadn't seen Gran Torino in about 6 or 7 years. I was quickly reminded how much this movie is fantastic. Clint Eastwood is the real deal, for me tied with Sean Connery as the biggest 'Triple A' movie superstars, and as the most masculine action heroes ever seen (sorry to Neeson, Denzel, Stallone, Arnie and the rest, but Connery and Clint are something else). Clint is 'the man' in this film, he doesn't tolerate any bullsh*t and tells it how it is (most of his lines are gold), but with heart big heart as the film progresses. One of the best endings in a revenge film I can think of.
As for 'Rambo 4', this is one of my most rewatchable films. 85 minutes of pure adrenaline and violent mayhem, Stallone killing bad guys by the dozens. The final climax is off-the-charts once Stallone grabs that huge machine gun. The soundtrack is also very good, especially the song playing during Sly's intro. This and 'Taken' really knocked my pants down when I saw them in 2008, in terms of flat out action films.
Watched this one recently as well. The only Christmas themes movie Bogart did, as far as I can remember. Hilarious film, great cast and great dialogue.
The MGM Spencer Tracy version here is really a remake of the iconic Paramount 1932 Frederic March film. Tracy has very subdued make-up as Hyde compared to March, and there really weren't many stills taken of him as Hyde when the film was made.
This version for a long time had replaced the '32 classic after MGM had secured the rights to many Paramount films, and pretty much locked the earlier film in the vaults.
So as a kid, I remember this version always airing on television.
It's pretty good with Ingrid Bergman as the barmaid/prostitute Hyde abuses. Lana Turner is Jekyll's fiancee. Had Bond been around in the 40s, what a pair of Bond girls Bergman and Turner would have made!
As for which version is superior? I'd say it's a matter of taste. The Frederic March pre-code film is a masterpiece and the cave-man like makeup for Hyde was iconic from the get go. He looks worse the more crimes he commits. The Tracy version has it's merit as well and is very similar. It's fun to watch them back to back.
A couple of weeks ago she was heading off to college and the last movie we watched was Labyrinth
It's in my personal top 10. Loads of nostalgic significance.
Last movie of the Showa ear (it would take ten years to see the big radioactive lizard again), but less child-friendly than the majority of the movies from that era. Poor Katsura, a tragic villainess if there ever was one. And while we're at it, poor Titanosaurus, who really didn't deserve that final beating.
The Guest is a particular favorite of mine. Dan Stevens is extremely relaxed and badass as the main character. One sh*t gets real, it gets very real. A killer soundtrack, a no-nonsense plot that gives way to all kind of badass action scenes. I hope they can make a sequel.
As for John Wick, I absolutely love this film. Keanu Reeves is the very definition of badass, the body count is sky high. And those shootouts, wow. Off-the-charts sequences, in particular the first shootout and the one in the nightclub. I can't wait for the 2nd film in a few months.
Dan Stevens has been my favourite candidate for Bond since at least 4 years now. While he isn't much discussed on this forum, if at all, I still would be positively shocked if he got the role.
One of the last things I watched, I know there are quite a few Heat fans in here like me so thought I'd post this here just in case some haven't see this yet.
New Blu ray release in early next year with a new 4K restoration supervised by Mann himself and all accounts it's stunning from the reaction in these clips. Hope it might get a ltd theatrical run although I did see when it was first released a chance to see it again on the big screen shouldn't be missed especially in this new version.
Some interesting moments in these clips and hope this becomes part of the new Blu ray release. Still Mann's best films and one of the best cop films ever made, simply a masterpiece with 2 of the finest actors of all time on top form.
And this list isn't even complete:
Batman Forever
GoldenEye
Heat
Bad Boys
Braveheart
Crimson Tide
The Bridges Of Madison County
While You Were Sleeping
Get Shorty
Casino
Mortal Kombat
Outbreak
Before Sunrise
Judge Dredd
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar!
Desperado
Assassins
The Unusual Suspects
Seven
Apollo 13
Sense And Sensibility
While You Were Sleeping
Johnny Mnemonic
French Kiss
Dead Man Walking
An American Quilt
Rumble In The Bronx
Nixon
Copykill
Dolores Claiborne
The Guest was a pleasant surprise when I saw it. A real punchy little thriller. Loved the 80's feel to it with that retro soundtrack music!
I'm in the minority but I found John Wick to be utterly tedious. Mindless violence has never been so boring!
Just saw 'Hell or High Water'. Excellent thriller! Very much in the vein of 'No Country for Old Men'! Jeff Bridges is great, actually all of the cast are terrific! Well worth checking out!
There's some stolen money and big, bad ROBERT MITCHUM chases Patric Knowles throughout Mexico while comedic William Bendix chases him. Along the way Mitch romances and argues with beautiful JANE GREER.
This was indeed the film Mitchum was working on when his legendary pot arrest occurred and he spent, I believe 60 days in jail. Other ladies offered the romantic lead opposite Mitch turned it down once finding out he was in trouble, so Jane stepped up to the plate and took over. Howard Hughes carried on with the show while Mitch was on vacation behind bars (which he really did look at as a vacation) and filmed around him. By the time he go back he had lost some weight, so in some scenes he is slightly trimmer.
Much in the way I don't watch LALD for it's plot, the same rule applies here. It's fun just for the banter between characters, small comedic moments, chases, fights, and just to see Mitchum looking as bad ass as ever.
Mel Gibson is a BADASS. He needs to be making more movies like this.
I really enjoyed this and the relationship dynamic between him and his daughter makes me want to see a last of us film with Gibson in the role of Joel.
I found this rather dissaponting and mediocre.
What a totally masculine double feature! In 'Safe', Statham is the very definition of badass, as he takes down the russian and the chinese mafias by himself. He brutally massacres dozens of bad guys thanks to his insane punches and kicks. A really fun way to spend 90 minutes.
As for 'Sabotage', Arnie is a god damn legend here. He does not allow any nonsense to happen, as seen in his interrogation scene where he totally destroys the FBI agents: 'Look at you, with your 48% bodyfat!!' The films is extremely violent, as for example innocent bystanders are brutally killed in the crossfire of the final car chase. Lots of blood and guts visible in this film. One of the most mean and manly action films in recent years. Long live Schwarzie.
As EXCELLENT as it was, I liked Batman V Superman a little better!
I may have just started an actual Civil War on this board! LoL
(But seriously Civil War was great- I can't wait to see where they go with the next one)
@DaltonCraig007 I loved Sabotage- much more than his other recent one, The Last Stand
''How do you feel?''
''Old!!!''
Great Korean revenge film.
The villain is a sick, sadistic, evil bastard and the film itself holds no punches on the grusomeness and brutality. Great film that has a satisfying ending, although there was just one thing that bothered me about the film.
Very good film. Miles Teller and Jonah Hill deliver powerhouse performances, although Hill is the true star here. Mesmerizing acting from him. A very interesting plot, a killer soundtrack and energetic pace/directing. But, sadly, this film is very far from the level of 'Lord of War'. Nothing against 'War Dogs' of course, simply that the 2005 Nicolas Cage film was just so damn good. Anyway, it was cool to see another international gun traffickers film, over 10 years since 'Lord of War'.
Next stop: 'Blair Witch' next week and 'Magnificent Seven' 7 days after that.