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I have yet to read the book, so the film will have to wait... 😁
I have seen the film countless times and, in my estimation, I declare this the greatest action film in cinema history.
The structure is air tight-- and not a single frame is wasted.
It's not about "wild and crazy stunts" but action sequences that have genuine stakes.
Although it is 32 years old, it stands head and shoulders above other action films.
Despite all our technology, we can't match this masterpiece-- all the characters are great fun, the dialogue is crisp and tight. It looks amazing after all these years with a great soundtrack. And the story is simple and is really about a man trying to save his marriage!
The film took care to squeeze out every bit of tension.
It's just a giant amongst the others.
Merry Christmas to one of my all time favorite Holiday films, and my favorite action film (bar none).
It really is quite astonishing that the film is as good as it is considering the haphazard nature of the production. It almost seemed doomed to fail yet everything about it works perfectly.
My favorite movie. So flawless, even if you love it or hate it, it’s still so relatable, thanks to it’s many subplots. This is one movie that I will always recommend.
Was hoping to watch it in a local theater this season (I have it on Bluray). May still get to see another Yuletide staple in that venue: Die Hard.
The movie is a joy to experience. How the stars aligned for director Bob Clark to assemble this product is a Christmas miracle.
Only my second viewing. Still really enjoyed it. The key for me is, unlike many action movies, they never forget that character is at the core of the movie and there is "time to breath" re character interaction between the set pieces. It's not perfect but they had so much to do re dealing with the plot that it really is very good.
I don't think it's coincidence that the end titles are a tribute to Star Trek as they also understood the key role of character when balanced with action. IMHO, The Avengers is closer in spirit to the original ST movies than the modern ST tosh.
Definitely one of the best Christmas films.
No other film has captured that feeling of being a kid on Christmas morning like this does.
Caught the last twenty minutes many years ago and have watched it every year since 😁
A decent enough mid-60's thriller about an airplane crew stuck in Beirut for 24 hours. During their stay there they get into trouble with a smugling gang. Although Lex Barker is the star of the film, it is Mickey Rooney's role and performance that stands out.
The film has a bit of that Eurospy feel (and quality) to it, and fans of the genre might find it entertaining.
My 3rd favourite star wars film.
Avoid this movie at all costs. The plot is thinly scraped to make sure there's an excuse for the terribly shot action scenes and the performances are so phoned in you can practically see the phone itself. I watched it on Netflix, and I sincerely want the money I didn't spend to see it back.
Yesterday, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe: Back Together - Live in Concert : Always a joy to see them, and to relive the experience I had in Cardiff in march. Of course, this time, Luke Evans wasn't there, but still enjoyable nonetheless.
Today : Riverdance - The 25th Anniversary Show: Live In Dublin. Still great after all these years, although one disappointment : one of my favourite numbers ("Heal Their Hearts / Freedom") had been cut. But apart from that, really good. Next, I'll buy and watch the Christmas concert of Katherine Jenkins.
A weird film on one hand penguin and cat woman are quite well different to their comic book selves on the other hand both actors are great in their parts however Keaton is honestly fantastic I almost think he is the best Batman period ... it’s a tough battle between him and Affleck I just wish he was given more to do
Also why does Walken wants a power plant?
Why did Tim Burton make this film?
Films in 2020
1. Casino Royale
2. From Russia with love
3. Batman Begins
4. Jaws 2
5. Macgyver lost treasure of Atlantis
6. It’s the great pumpkin Charlie Brown
7. When Harry meet sally
8. Woodstock the movie
9. Sherlock Holmes a game of shadows
10. Planes trains and automobiles
11. Ronin
12. Fast times at ridgemont high
13. Valley Girl
14. Goldeneye
15. Batman Returns
16. A Charlie Brown thanksgiving
17. The breakfast club
18. Rolling stone Gimmie Shelter
19. Octopussy
20. Home alone
21. The temptations
22. Stand by me
23. The Art of war
24. The Prophecy
25. Jaws 3
26. No direction Home
27. Rise of skywalker
28. Casino Royale 1954
29. Nosferato
30. Pearl Harbor
31. Little women
32. Journey greatest hits live
33. The Grateful Dead movie
Bond films
1. Casino Royale 2006
2. From Russia with love
3. Goldeneye
4. Octopussy
5. Casino Royale 1954
Jaws films
1. Jaws 2
2. Jaws 3
Charlie Brown Films
John Hughes Films
1. Planes trains and automobiles
2. The breakfast club
3.
Batman Films
3. Batman Begins
4. Batman Returns
Good story and action but bad acting spoils the film....
Liam Nesson and Ewan McGregor are the best parts of that film, in my opinion.
Liam Neeson does well but Ewan McGregor is forced to mimic Alec Guinness which doesn't work out that well.
A lot of Wooden acting in it especially compared to the first 3 star wars films.
Don't forget Ray Park.
I don’t see how McGregor is forced to mimic Guinness. He brings a youthful energy with a bit of wit into the film.
Nor do I get the sense that Neeson didn’t want to be there. There are scenes where Neeson has a twinkle in his eyes. The problems with his character lie within the script if anything, not his actual performance. He does what he can, and he does a good job.
Ray Park is quite good as well. Wish there was more of a character there though. Thankfully Clone Wars expanded on Maul as a character.
True McGregor does brings a youthful energy but nothing like Mark hamill or Harrison ford and Carrie fisher, Alec Guinness who really are legends in the star wars movies.
Everyone loves them.
The acting in the Star wars sequels is good but the stories are bad imo.
I guess it just depends on who you ask, and what era of Star Wars they grew up in. Yes I wouldn’t say McGregor is on the level of Hamil, Ford, or Fisher as an actor, but that shouldn’t be a diss towards him. He’s really fun in those films, probably the best, and the only consistent element of the prequels, and I say that as someone who “likes” the prequels. As far as the sequels, I’m of the opinion that a lot of the performances in them seem uneven. John Boyega is good, but Daisy Ridley isn’t the strongest actress. Nor is Oscar Issac. I just find the characters of the sequel trilogy to be weak, and bland, but I’ll admit, I’ve only watched each sequel film once, and have never bothered to watch them since. Rogue One is phenomenal though, so I’ll give Disney credit for that.
Don't forget Alec Guinness he's great in star wars.
I like Daisy Ridley in the sequels. I think she carries those films.
Alec Guinness is great in anything, so I feel a bit blasphemous for forgetting him. For me it’s Adam Driver who carries the sequels. I don’t like Kylo Ren as a character, but Driver is a fantastic actor.
Very good but Sorkin needs to stick to great writing. The direction just feels flat.
Anya Taylor Joy shines in this adaption of Jane Austen's Emma.
The Oblong Box (1969)
I recently re-watched Doctor Who: Balck Orchid, which is inspired by Poe's 'The Oblong Box'. I do wish the ending was different in regards Sir Edward.
But anyway, Franco Nero was good as the fake Latin American general that was supposedly extradited to the U.S.
The next night (last) we watched the German courtroom drama Der Fall Collini (The Collini Case), based on a true story. Franco Nero, almost 30 years or so after Die Hard 2, plays a 1960s' Italian immigrant to Germany who suddenly kills an 80-year old German industrialist. In 2001, a young lawyer with half-Turkish background is appointed duty counsel and only belatedly discovers that the victim was the grandfather of his puppy love (Alexandra Maria Lara, Hitler's secretary in Downfall), and someone who helped and promoted him all his life. He still takes the case and finds out that his "mentor" once served as an SS officer in Italy who ordered a ten-to-one retribution for Nazis killed by partisans, and in the course had the Italian's father killed in 1944 or whatever year it was. In spite of some inaccuracies regarding the court proceedings (and yes, I am a lawyer), it is quite a gripping movie for those who enjoy courtroom movies and those about the Nazi period.
I'm starting to think that she is brilliant in everything that she does. Since The VVitch, Split and Emma, I've been keeping track of her with considerable interest. The Queen's Gambit proves my confidence in her justified. She's an amazing actress.
So far, I would absolutely agree with you. Morgan (the first film I saw her in, I really liked, but it didn't get muich attention), The Vvitch (I didn't like so much, but she carried the film superbly), then Split and now Emma. Haven't seen The Queens Gambit, but I am glad for her that it is getting a lot of buzz.
Lifeboat stands out as a phenomenal and unique film from Hitchcock’s filmography. I think the ensemble cast is why it works; each role feels perfectly casted. I also like how some characters represent political/opposing idealogies. Kovak represents Communism. Rittenhouse represents Capitalism. For me the standout actors are Walter Slezak, William Bendix, and Canada Lee, all three of whom I find to be just brilliant. I like how the film keeps the true intentions of Slezak’s character ambiguous, it isn’t until the final 20 minutes that you realize what he’s really up too. The way they executed the storms as well was quite impressive. I think another big aspect as to why the film works is John Steinbeck’s script. The combination of Hitchcock and Steinbeck seems unlikely, yet produces brilliant results. I’m disappointed they didn’t work together again afterwards, but I think Steinbeck was never interested in writing films for Hollywood, it seemed him writing this for Hitchcock was his way of contributing, in some form, to the allied cause. I think it’s a shame this doesn’t get brought up as much as it should with regard to Hitchcock’s filmography. I think of all the Hitchcock films I’ve seen (somewhere between 12-15), this one stands far and above the others as my absolute favorite.