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Forum: General Movie Discussion 09-18-23
Replies: 180
Sound of Freedom (2023)
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: Sound of Freedom (2023)

Its only after reading this thread that I realised this is an action film...not a documentary as a lot of the promos on social media had led me to believe. No idea if I will ever watch it then as it...
Forum: Movie Reviews 09-05-23
Replies: 79
The Watch Reviews
Posted By Watch_Tower
Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny Dir....

Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny
Dir. James Mangold

Well...where do I start with this one? I guess the most controversial place to start with this would be to say that this movie is not...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 06-01-23
Replies: 50
What are some of your favorite movies from the 2020s so far?
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: What are some of your favorite movies from the 2020s so far?

Two more standouts I have watched since I put this list together:

Top Gun: Maverick and Guardians of the Galaxy 3....not sure where I'd place in my top 10 or even if I would but in a lacklustre...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 01-09-23
Replies: 50
What are some of your favorite movies from the 2020s so far?
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: What are some of you favorite movies from the 2020's so far?

This is the decade in which I have watched the least amount of contemporary cinema, covid being a major part of that but the slow demise of MCU, horribly derivative and pretentious Oscar bait...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-18-22
Replies: 137
The woke predator
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: The woke predator

I am massive fan of the original Predator because its a great action movie and stars the greatest action star of all time...everything since then has verged from okay to terrible.

However I have...
Replies: 244
UKRAINE
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: UKRAINE

Why would the Russian commit war crimes, in a situation where they are already winning with negotiations going their way and zero military involvement from NATO and the US, plus neutrality if not...
Replies: 244
UKRAINE
Posted By Watch_Tower
I think this is entirely false. Europe saw full...

I think this is entirely false. Europe saw full scale war and genocide in eastern europe.

The European continent has also consistently been involved in full scale war, invasion and mass murder...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-29-22
Replies: 24
Could you post your Top Ten movies from 2020 & 2021
Posted By Watch_Tower
Ah I forgot Im thinking of ending things, a...

Ah I forgot Im thinking of ending things, a pretty good film!
Forum: General Movie Discussion 03-29-22
Replies: 24
Could you post your Top Ten movies from 2020 & 2021
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: Could you post your Top Ten movies from 2020 & 2021

It's been a horrible few years for movies so I have mainly just watched the cinema experiences...so a few:

1917
Spider-Man No Way Home (not a fan of MCU Spidey films but this was good)
Parasite...
Replies: 244
UKRAINE
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: UKRAINE

Just reading some of the comments on here and as a long time, if infrequent member, I hope the thread is not closed! Open discussion is needed but it must be well educated discussion, not merely...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 12-06-21
Replies: 490
My Top 250 Movies
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: My Top 250 Movies

Well made list but a summary of the films would be good, especially for those some haven't watched (a few here for me!)
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-22-21
Replies: 30
How many films have you watched so far this year?
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: How many films have you watched so far this year?

You guys have remarkable numbers....mine have dropped off this here. I haven't kept track but I'd be surprised if it was more than 20. New cinema has been relatively boring (The Harder They Fall is...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-22-21
Replies: 56
Why I find Gladiator (2000) to be slightly annoying
Posted By Watch_Tower
LOL I just highlighted the version of the film...

LOL I just highlighted the version of the film because that's the one available for free on Prime, there's another version you can rank or buy. Just a bit of consumer update.

"It appears that you...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-18-21
Replies: 182
Are Marvel Movies Cinema?
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: Are Marvel Movies Cinema?

I've weighed in on this in the past so I will not repeat my original sentiment (summary: yes, the best of the MCU is great cinema, e.g. Winter Soldier or Infinity War). However, in the wake of recent...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-18-21
Replies: 56
Why I find Gladiator (2000) to be slightly annoying
Posted By Watch_Tower
I agree, we certainly did not watch the same...

I agree, we certainly did not watch the same film. I mean you may have watched a completely different film, maybe a B movie parody?

I just completed the restored version on Prime and none of what...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-12-21
Replies: 56
Why I find Gladiator (2000) to be slightly annoying
Posted By Watch_Tower
I'm pretty sure his attitude to killing was...

I'm pretty sure his attitude to killing was driven by the harsh reality of desert life, time away from "civilisation" and utter dedication to the Arab cause against the evil Turks who are represented...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-05-21
Replies: 56
Why I find Gladiator (2000) to be slightly annoying
Posted By Watch_Tower
Honestly, all I can say is that's what these...

Honestly, all I can say is that's what these films are like.

As for Lawrence of Arabia, it's not a sword and sandals epic but even so, it's hardly nuanced. Lawrence is the great white, blonde...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-02-21
Replies: 56
Why I find Gladiator (2000) to be slightly annoying
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: Why I find Gladiator (2000) to be slightly annoying

The story is not nuanced and there are no shades of grey to the characters but that's not how epics work. These types of movies are always great, resounding stories of good versus evil. The...
Forum: Movie Reviews 11-01-21
Replies: 79
The Watch Reviews
Posted By Watch_Tower
Dune (2021) Dir. Denis Villeneuve ...

Dune (2021)
Dir. Denis Villeneuve

Throughout the history of cinema, every decade has seen a series of visually stunning films, helmed by directors who understand the craft of the visual medium....
Forum: Movie Reviews 10-25-21
Replies: 16
My David Fincher Review Thread
Posted By Watch_Tower
I took a stroll down IMDB memory lane to remind...

I took a stroll down IMDB memory lane to remind myself of Fincher's films:

Alien 3 is his first big break and although it's an average film I love the look of it and the style is so different to...
Forum: Movie Reviews 10-13-21
Replies: 16
My David Fincher Review Thread
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: My David Fincher Review Thread

Will I be exiled for saying I'm not a fan of Zodiac. Fincher was on such a run with Seven, Fight Club...even The Game and although Zodiac is a functional movie, looks good, is well acted it just...
Forum: Movie Reviews 10-13-21
Replies: 4
My James Cameron Review Thread
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: My James Cameron Review Thread

Good review!

I have much the same thoughts when it comes to The Abyss. It's a pretty good film and well made technically, the water effects still hold up today but it feels too long and there's...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-13-21
Replies: 142
Stu Presents, Men & Women Of Action: When Genre & Gender Collide!
Posted By Watch_Tower
Shia would have been about 13 so I doubt it...

Shia would have been about 13 so I doubt it hahaaha It was definitely Stahl. Not a bad movie considering whats happened to the franchise since.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-13-21
Replies: 4
Corridor Crew: Does Anyone Watch This Youtube Series?
Posted By Watch_Tower
Re: Corridor Crew: Does Anyone Watch This Youtube Series?

Same! Adkins had so much info, just wish he could act and he might have a shot at being a bigger name in the industry. I also really enjoy Gui De Silva and Seth Rogen being on there. What...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-10-21
Replies: 4
Corridor Crew: Does Anyone Watch This Youtube Series?
Posted By Watch_Tower
Corridor Crew: Does Anyone Watch This Youtube Series?

I particularly enjoy their VFX and Stunt breakdowns/react videos but they have a tonne of original visual effects content and have just released their first ever web series. It's a pretty cool...