Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[Redwell]

The Devil's Candy (2015) (Dir. Sean Byrne) 5

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A f----ing devastating meditation on evil, its strictly human expression through violent acts and art, the absurdity of those acts, and the catharsis of that art. It explores the Faustian temptation drawing us into the darkest passages of the human heart where wild fascination and inescapable trauma blur. Sean Byrne can truly convey raw, visceral horror because he can honestly convey pure tenderness and affection with the same hand. Interpreting this as pitch black comedy, as some have, misinterprets the blank absurdity of extreme violence accurately depicted here. The Devil's Candy is a sweltering baptism by fire.

[cat_sidhe]

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3.5+ or 4 (hard to rate this one)

[cricket]

Children of a Lesser God (1986)

3

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I was always interested in seeing this and finally watched it for the female director's countdown. I thought the female character was blind and was disappointed to find out she was deaf instead. It's a believable and nice love story with two fine performances from William Hurt and Marlee Matlin. I didn't think it was anything special.

[the samoan lawyer]

I've had a sneaking suspicion PB was awesome.

:highfive:






Your suspicions are correct DD. Have you seen any of it?

[doubledenim]

I've had a sneaking suspicion PB was awesome.

:highfive:






Your suspicions are correct DD. Have you seen any of it?

Not yet. I'm scurred I might end up losing a weekend. :lol:

[the samoan lawyer]

Not yet. I'm scurred I might end up losing a weekend. :lol:


Its worth it! ;)

[Chypmunk]

The Grey (Joe Carnahan, 2011) 3
I'm fairly neutral about it

[the samoan lawyer]

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rating_4
Very good movie and I mean it's form by that - awesome jazz music, voice of Samule Jackson and great pics.


Glad you enjoyed. Think I gave it same rating.

[the samoan lawyer]

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Lars and The Real Girl (2007)


Really enjoyed this. I was pleased that this wasn't the comedy I was kind of expecting. Its very funny in parts but don't be fooled, I found it genuinely sad and touching. Gosling again shows off his acting chops as a socially awkward loner, which was also pleasing to see, as there are a lot of more comedic actors out there who might have been chosen for the part. He plays it perfectly.


rating_4+

[cat_sidhe]

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Lars and The Real Girl (2007)


Really enjoyed this. I was pleased that this wasn't the comedy I was kind of expecting. Its very funny in parts but don't be fooled, I found it genuinely sad and touching. Gosling again shows off his acting chops as a socially awkward loner, which was also pleasing to see, as there are a lot of more comedic actors out there who might have been chosen for the part. He plays it perfectly.


rating_4+

I wonder if anyone else LOLd at the scene in Blade Runner 2049 where Mariette tells Officer K "you don't like real girls"? I thought it was intentional.

[the samoan lawyer]

I wonder if anyone else LOLd at the scene in Blade Runner 2049 where Mariette tells Officer K "you don't like real girls"?


:D

[Ms. M]

Lars and The Real Girl (2007)


Really enjoyed this. I was pleased that this wasn't the comedy I was kind of expecting. Its very funny in parts but don't be fooled, I found it genuinely sad and touching. Gosling again shows off his acting chops as a socially awkward loner, which was also pleasing to see, as there are a lot of more comedic actors out there who might have been chosen for the part. He plays it perfectly.


rating_4+

Exactly. Gosling balansed this role. His chcracter doesn't occure as a pervert, but profoundly lonely guy. It's weird for me to write something like that about a man, who felt in love with a doll, but thanks to Gosling, Lars is justified.

[Ms. M]

Glad you enjoyed. Think I gave it same rating.
Did you like the story, form or both?

[WorldFilmGeek]

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The Commuter: Saw this on my birthday this past weekend. Liam Neeson is Michael, a former cop turned insurance agent who is fired from his current job after ten years on the job. That day, on his way home, he comes across a mysterious woman (Vera Farmiga) who asks him to do one simple thing: someone on the train (which is the Metro North Hudson Line...a train line I am personally familiar with...matter of fact, my hometown gets mentioned in the film) doesn't belong. He basically makes the choice of taking $25,000 to find the person and will be given $75,000 more if he finds the person...however, if he takes too long, people close to him get threatened or killed. People have called this Non-Stop on a Train, but for me, the story kept me intrigued and had me along with Neeson's character as he attempts to find this mysterious person.

There are a few fistacuffs in the film, including a one-take fight scene that lasts about 3-4 minutes between him and a passenger who is actually revealed to be working for Farmiga's character, there to make sure Neeson does his "job". And Neeson doesn't go as the invincible elder action hero type....far from it. He is clearly having not just a bad day...but an even worse afternoon and night.

Final Rating: A

[cat_sidhe]

Not yet. I'm scurred I might end up losing a weekend. :lol:


Its worth it! ;)

Seconded.

[Chypmunk]

The Nanny (Seth Holt, 1965) 3.5
Not quite Mary Poppins

[Citizen Rules]

Children of a Lesser God (1986)
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I was always interested in seeing this and finally watched it for the female director's countdown. I thought the female character was blind and was disappointed to find out she was deaf instead. It's a believable and nice love story with two fine performances from William Hurt and Marlee Matlin. I didn't think it was anything special.I've been wanting to see that for a long while. Looks like something I might like?

http://skefilms.com/images/films/lars-and-the-real-girl/trailer-posterframe.jpg
Lars and The Real Girl (2007)

Really enjoyed this. I was pleased that this wasn't the comedy I was kind of expecting. Its very funny in parts but don't be fooled, I found it genuinely sad and touching. Gosling again shows off his acting chops as a socially awkward loner, which was also pleasing to see, as there are a lot of more comedic actors out there who might have been chosen for the part. He plays it perfectly.

rating_4+ I really liked it too. Agreed, with what you said... it was great because it touched upon loneliness and the challenges of social acceptances.

The Nanny (Seth Holt, 1965) rating_3_5
Not quite Mary Poppins Bette rocks that movie!

[cricket]

I've been wanting to see that for a long while. Looks like something I might like?

I’m sure you’d like it but I’d be surprised if it left a big impact.

[matt72582]

I've been wanting to see that for a long while. Looks like something I might like?

I really liked it too. Agreed, with what you said... it was great because it touched upon loneliness and the challenges of social acceptances.

Bette rocks that movie!

I liked them both -- gave them each 7/10.... "Lars" is more unique, though I'd guess you like Children of a Lesser God a little more.

[Nausicaä]

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2.5


It has some interesting and common sense information in it but for the most part it's nothing new. Unfortunately I stopped taking it seriously when, as a positive, Dr. Robert Lustig and his 'toxic' sugar appeared.

[Fabulous]

Day for Night (1973)

4

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[Chypmunk]

Lo squartatore di New York [The New York Ripper] (Lucio Fulci, 1982) 3.5+
You'll either enjoy it or it'll drive you quackers

[GulfportDoc]

Small town Crime (2017)

Caught Small Town Crime last night, a nicely done work-horse contemporary noir. It starred the inestimable John Hawkes, who turned in another first rate performance, and who is becoming one of my favorite actors.

Written and directed by the Nelms brothers, the Elmore Leonard type plot was not overly complicated, and the yarn was fairly well spun, with obvious homages to several classic crime films. It received an "R" rating, but in today's climate it could just as easily been a "PG-13", since there was no grisly violence, sex, or gratuitous language; a welcome change.

Hawkes took a character who was slightly over written, and made him reasonably believable. An alcoholic ex-cop hopes to get back on the force, who privately takes on a murder case to help his chances, and to avenge the murder victim. A weakness in the story line is that it's not made clear why the protagonist has such a personal interest in the case. Therefore his pursuit seems a little baseless and confusing.

It was also confusing why the character would have been adopted into a black family, outside of an apparent Hollywood code that a significant portion of all leading characters must be black. However the incongruity of their sibling relationship inserted a peculiar stumbling block in the narrative.

But despite its loose ends, the film is very watchable, and gets the job done in a
traditional way.

Doc's rating: 7/10

[bean]

The Frozen Ground - 7.5/10

[ynwtf]

The Post
4.5

Excellent framing, color, and lighting. Natural light created a few high contrast scenes that played well with newspaper print and imagery of the time. Topical even today, with press v white house politics and gender power struggle in the work place.

Scenes were fluid one to the next and perfectly set up tension in dialogue. The pulse of the movie was subtle but building right to the end.

My only gripes are that the soundtrack was generic, fitting better in a Disney family feature than here, and two or three scenes that were just a touch too heavy painting the white house as the villain.

Several shots highlighted the manual block typesetting press production of the era. From a graphic design perspective, these were exciting treats to see the tech of history at work. A lovely nod to a dying media.

The gist of the movie should be obvious from trailers so I'm just listing the around-the-world view that hit most with me.

[Fabulous]

Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

4

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[Bht88]

Children of a Lesser God (1986)

I was always interested in seeing this and finally watched it for the female director's countdown. I thought the female character was blind and was disappointed to find out she was deaf instead. It's a believable and nice love story with two fine performances from William Hurt and Marlee Matlin. I didn't think it was anything special.


that's been on my watchlist for some time..

Secret of the Incas 1954 7 / 10

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"An adventurer searchers for hidden treasure in the Peruvian jungles."

is this the original "Indiana jones"?

Charlton Heston reminds me a lot of Arnold Schwarzenegger
especially when he turns to the side even his outfit reminds me of arnolds in total recall

[Dani8]

is this the original "Indiana jones"?

It had a big influence on the making of Indiana.

And thanks, that's my next movie :up: Havent seen it since I was a kid.

[bean]

Batman Begins - 8/10


Not sure why I neglect to watch this one in comparison to TDK and TDKR, but every time I do watch I'm thinking maybe it's the better of the trilogy.

[Theophile]

Batman Begins - 8/10


Not sure why I neglect to watch this one in comparison to TDK and TDKR, but every time I do watch I'm thinking maybe it's the better of the trilogy.

The better, yes, but the BEST would be The Dark Knight, which is nigh perfect. :) The Dark Knight Rises is a load of manure on a very hot day.

[doubledenim]

TDKR devolves into a Ledger film for me the more I watch it. Every other scene is me waiting for the Clown Prince. Begins stands better by itself than the Joker film.

[Dani8]

Stands up to a rewatch, and I didnt think I'd rewatch it so soon, if at all.

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We saw Margot interviewed on a panel tonight. Good god journos are behaving like they received noms themselves. Little kids peeing their pants.

She said that scene was impromptu. Farout - so well done.

[Iroquois]

Pickpocket - 4

f*ck dude he sure is

[Astrid Pike]

Hello. The last movie I watched was Elysium. I rate it 9 out of 10, the script was pretty well written. It strikes a sense of realism in me, on the topics like immigration, inequalities in social classes and unfair disparities of the wage distribution, in the real world. But I was a bit confused by the plot, so minus 1 point. Goodbye. ;)

[the samoan lawyer]

Did you like the story, form or both?


Good question. I found it really powerful and especially with James Baldwin's presence. It was extremely factual and well made too, to the point that it was quite shocking yet never over the top.

[the samoan lawyer]

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Mustang Island (2017)


Anybody else find Macon Blair really really funny?


4

[ScarletLion]

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Mustang Island (2017)


Anybody else find Macon Blair really really funny?


4

He's got weird screen prescence. He's not exactly handsome, charismatic etc - but when he's on screen his mannerisms just make you want to watch him. Blue Ruin especially. He's got a cameo in The Florida Project, and he's excellent for about 90 seconds.

[Chypmunk]

Feet First (Clyde Bruckman & Harold Lloyd, 1930) 3+
It's a shoe-in that the stunts are generally decent

[Iroquois]

True Stories - 2.5

the second-best Talking Heads movie

[Ms. M]

Good question. I found it really powerful and especially with James Baldwin's presence. It was extremely factual and well made too, to the point that it was quite shocking yet never over the top.

Yes, James Baldwin was an awesome guy - inteligent, eloquent and sensitive. I didn't know much about him before I watched the movie. He was the biggest surprise form me.

[Ms. M]

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3
Worst version of Perfect Strangers, but funny some way.

[Chypmunk]

David Bowie: The Last Five Years (Francis Whately, 2017) 4
Rest in peace

[resopamenic]

Ping Pong (2002) - 4
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Man this really good, one of the best sport drama i ever seen. Wonder why i holding up this on my stash for so long. I suppose pretty much the original source by taiyou matsumoto quiet translated well for live action, which yet, up to this point too i never read any instead of reputation and other adaptation of his works, blue spring and anime tekkon kinkret -which a must see to imo-

It's not focused on the dynamic of the game, much characters driven with got a lot to say about passion, self discovery and relationship themselves. It could be a little overdramatic, cheesy, and cliche but never goes beyond gimmicky and ridicule, but poetic at the time

I prefer if the ending more like hold ior cut in subtleness rather shoving to audience which one made progress to professional level because i just dont feel its match with movie tone at all. Next to catch up is the anime version by masaki yuuasa's . It's a must!

[Ms. M]

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2.5
I'll start from this - I don't like country music :yup: I can barely stand this kind of songs, that's why my rating is so low. If I saw this movie as a first Altman's film, I would never like to watch anything else made by him. Thankfully, I have seen some Altmans movies and I appreciate the charm, which is in his every movie, this kind of nostalgia and absolutely great cast👍

[Chypmunk]

Moonrise Kingdom (Wes Anderson, 2012) 4
Island life doesn't have to be boring

[Gideon58]

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2.5
I'll start from this - I don't like country music :yup: I can barely stand this kind of songs, that's why my rating is so low. If I saw this movie as a first Altman's film, I would never like to watch anything else made by him. Thankfully, I have seen some Altmans movies and I appreciate the charm, which is in his every movie, this kind of nostalgia and absolutely great cast👍

Though the film does hold a place in cinema history as the last film Altman directed, if you really want to study Altman as a director, this is the LAST film you should look at. Now that you've watched this, you need to go back and watch Nashville, MASH, The Long Goodbye. Gosford Park, etc. Please don't judge Altman as a director from Prairie Home Companion.

[Chypmunk]

I'll start from this - I don't like country music :yup: I can barely stand this kind of songs, that's why my rating is so low. If I saw this movie as a first Altman's film, I would never like to watch anything else made by him. Thankfully, I have seen some Altmans movies and I appreciate the charm, which is in his every movie, this kind of nostalgia and absolutely great cast👍Though the film does hold a place in cinema history as the last film Altman directed, if you really want to study Altman as a director, this is the LAST film you should look at. Now that you've watched this, you need to go back and watch Nashville, MASH, The Long Goodbye. Gosford Park, etc. Please don't judge Altman as a director from Prairie Home Companion.
They aren't, they specifically stated that they had seen some other movies of his prior to this one.

[Gideon58]

You're absolutely right, my bad...guess I was reading too fast.

[Chypmunk]

You're absolutely right, my bad...guess I was reading too fast.
No worries - I'm sure quite a few of us have done it at some point or another, I know I have.

[Gideon58]

I've been wanting to see that for a long while. Looks like something I might like?

I really liked it too. Agreed, with what you said... it was great because it touched upon loneliness and the challenges of social acceptances.

Bette rocks that movie!


This might seem like a dumb question, but why were you disappointed that Matlin's character was deaf instead of blind?

[Siddon]

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Phantom Thread 4

I was not expecting what I ended up seeing with this one. Paul Thomas Anderson is a constant chameleon with each film being it's own entity aping different directors and styles and making it his own. Phantom Thread is his version of an Ivory-Merchant early 90's film. Overflowing with elegance and cutting performances from the three leads, visually it's a gorgeous film but it's also the funniest PT Anderson film since Boogie Nights.

Daniel Day-Lewis and Leslie Manville both received nominations...though most will leave noting Vicky Krieps performance. Your sympathies will often switch...if you have any sympathy for any of them but you will like this movie. This irony of the nominations is the standouts are in the fields it didn't get nominated in (Actress, Cinematography, Original Screenplay).

[Nausicaä]

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2.5

This is a two hour long film, it took me nearly five hours to finish... It's not a bad film but I kept nodding off and waking up having missed about 45 minutes, so went back to watch that over again and had to do that twice... and various other times for scenes I missed nodding off again. But from what I saw it's not a film I am bothered about going back to, and it wasn't as funny as the trailer made it look.

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[Citizen Rules]

This might seem like a dumb question, but why were you disappointed that Matlin's character was deaf instead of blind?That wasn't me who said that, it was Cricket. I've never seen the movie.

[FromBeyond]

Prince Of Darkness

I remembered really loving this the first time but on a rewatch I still enjoyed it but not quite as much and I started to find it funny every time Donald Pleasence spoke as he is basically Dr Loomis only now a priest and delivering creepy monologues about the devil (not Michael myers) but he does it so well!! and together with the dramatic score makes a nice creepy atmosphere in a good slice of 80's horror

3.5

[matt72582]

Fresh - 7/10

Another negative about slang is that in 10-15 minutes, it either has no meaning, or it distorts - in retrospect or at that moment..

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[Fabulous]

Trouble in Paradise (1932)

4

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[Bht88]

The Church 1989 7 / 10

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"An old Gothic cathedral, built over a mass grave, develops strange powers
which trap a number of people inside with ghosts from a 12th Century
massacre seeking to resurrect an ancient demon from the bowels of the Earth."

[Ultraviolence]

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rating_4
I love the talks about killing between Herbie and Joseph
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[Chypmunk]

All Is Lost (J.C. Chandor, 2013) 3+
Nautical but quite nice

[the samoan lawyer]

He's got weird screen prescence. He's not exactly handsome, charismatic etc - but when he's on screen his mannerisms just make you want to watch him. Blue Ruin especially. He's got a cameo in The Florida Project, and he's excellent for about 90 seconds.


Totally agree. I cant wait to see him more often. I enjoyed I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, that he directed, so he's quite a talent. I've not seen The Florida Project Yet but hoping to see it very soon.

[cricket]

This might seem like a dumb question, but why were you disappointed that Matlin's character was deaf instead of blind?

I am always annoyed by characters who don’t or won’t talk and blind girls turn me on.

[cricket]

90 Minutter (2012)

2.5

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I randomly came across this movie and decided to watch it for the female director's countdown. I wouldn't normally use the Norwegian title, but there's a Korean movie from the same year that also translates to the title of 90 minutes. In this movie we see a short time in three separate male/female relationships before they all end violently. It's very well made and has a beautiful musical score. It's just a little tedious until we get to the strong climax.

[the samoan lawyer]

All Is Lost (J.C. Chandor, 2013) rating_3+
Nautical but quite nice


I sea what you did there.

[the samoan lawyer]

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Personal Shopper (2016)


Firstly, I did enjoy this but it was nothing at all like I had imagined. Wrongly labelled as horror, I do have to say that there is nothing frightening or disturbing about this movie. Immediately it reminded me of Ghost Story, which in this case I loved. Personal Shopper slow-burning and does have a tendency to lull and this is where Kristen Stewart comes in. She takes up almost all of the screen time and if you don't like her sultry, moody persona, then steer clear of this one, especially you Dani!! Still, I cant really fault her acting ability here as she does play the part well, even though the plot could have been developed so much more.


rating_3

[Chypmunk]

I sea what you did there.
Yay, glad it didn't sink without trace ... I did consider putting "Nautical but quite nice-ical" but thought it might be taken as condescending and I do try to avoid making waves where possible.

[Iroquois]

I, Tonya - 2.5

this movie is To Die For

[the samoan lawyer]

Yay, glad it didn't sink without trace ... I did consider putting "Nautical but quite nice-ical" but thought it might be taken as condescending and I do try to avoid making waves where possible.


Yes, as soon as I saw the tidal of the film, I thought you would try that. Didn't realise you would be so pacific though.

[Gideon58]

I am always annoyed by characters who don’t or won’t talk and blind girls turn me on.
Best answer EVER!!

[Chypmunk]

Bad Girl (Frank Borzage, 1931) 2.5+
Oscar nom worthy? Can't see it myself :shrug:

[matt72582]

Gun Crazy - 5/10

Great start, and then went downhill to where I wasn't even really paying attention.

[Nausicaä]

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2.5

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjDwBd51weM

[Chypmunk]

The Pool (Chris Smith, 2007) 4
A very nice relaxed watch with no real dips to speak of

[GulfportDoc]

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Logan Lucky (2017)

A cute caper comedy by Steven Soderbergh which successfully avoids heist cliches. The rural accents weave all over hell's half acre, but its somewhat Coenesque zany hillbilly humor belies a clever plot.

This is a fun film that never takes itself seriously, and offers up a few fine comedic performances. The appearance of Daniel Craig playing against type shows his range, despite a slightly uneven interpretation. Channing Tatum and Adam Driver are convincing as brothers who cook up the caper; and Brian Gleeson and Jack Quaid play Craig's bothers, "Darryl and my other brother Darryl" types. Dwight Yoakam as the prison warden was a nice touch.

How the producers assembled this ensemble cast, and in addition coaxed Soderbergh out of retirement would no doubt be an interesting story itself. But the movie is charming, good natured, moves right along, and has a gratifying ending.

Doc's rating: 7/10

[Fabulous]

Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)

3.5

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[Saunch]

Oh, that’s out already. When I first caught word of it I, for some reason, concocted a whole plot for a movie about an adult Christopher Robin having to return to the 100 Acre Wood for some sort emotional rehabilitation, based solely on the title. I see it’s actually an A.A. Milne biopic which is definitely a better idea.

[Citizen Rules]

Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)

rating_3_5

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I seen you mention this in Movies You're Watching Tonight. It looks good, so I requested it and will be watching it when Netflix releases it.

[Citizen Rules]

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Victoria And Abdul (Stephen Frears, 2017)


Judi Dench made a good, older Queen Victoria, she was quite cranky which I could image the real Queen was like in her later years. This is based on a true story and one that was not well known until a journalist visited the Queen's summer home in 2003 and uncovered some writings by the Queen that told of this unique relationship that proved to be very scandalous in it's time.

This 2017 British movie is done as a biographical comedy-drama, so the general feeling is light, which I found enjoyable as it fit the film's motif. It was certainly beautiful filmed with gorgeous sets and costumes, just a joy to look at. The actor who played Abdul (Ali Fazal) did a fine job of not over playing it which easily could have been a problem. I liked him, and Judi Dench too.

Truth it seems is indeed stranger than fiction.

rating_3_5+

[Fabulous]

Wonderstruck (2017)

3.5

https://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/wonderstruck-2017/hero_Wonderstruck-2017-7.jpg

[MovieGal]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8d/Christine_%282016_film%29.png
3.5/10

I belong to another forum of actual gore. Somehow someone got a clip of the actual shooting. Not the whole thing but enough to see her do it. And yes, I have watched it.

[Citizen Rules]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8d/Christine_%282016_film%29.png
3.5/10

What didn't you like about it? Just wondering.

[this_is_the_ girl]

https://jojud265nia2bj9sy4ah9b61-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/the-exterminating-angel-600-1600x900-c-default.jpg
The Exterminating Angel (1962, Luis Buñuel)
4.5

[blueray95]

the commuter (2018) 4.5

[HashtagBrownies]

I belong to another forum of actual gore. Somehow someone got a clip of the actual shooting. Not the whole thing but enough to see her do it. And yes, I have watched it.

Wasn't that faked though?

[TheUsualSuspect]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8d/Christine_%282016_film%29.png
3.5/10

I belong to another forum of actual gore. Somehow someone got a clip of the actual shooting. Not the whole thing but enough to see her do it. And yes, I have watched it.

I call BS because that footage in my opinion, does not exist. People always claim they've seen it, but offer no proof of it's existence.

Mollie Nelson, widow of station owner Robert Nelson, says her late husband had a tape of the suicide and left it to her after his death.She claims to have left it with a large law firm. But again, no proof of it exists.

[Iroquois]

Phantom Thread - 4

what a stitch-up

[Chypmunk]

The Rains Came (Clarence Brown, 1939) 3.5+
Boy, oh boy, did they!

[the samoan lawyer]

http://filmireland.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/223614_60_news_hub_multi_630x0.jpg
Maze (2017)


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https://pxhst.co/avaxhome/07/7e/004e7e07.jpg
Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom? (2017)


3.5

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Whole Truth

(Courtney Hunt)

https://i.imgur.com/mxxxlkF.jpg

2

A low budget courtroom drama starring Keanu Reeves as the persistent lawyer, Renée Zellweger as the tormented and sad mother of the defendant and finally Jim Belushi as the victim, who just so happens to be the killer's father.

The Whole Truth is a laughable film when you look at it from a distance and it fails to make a courtroom drama the least bit exciting, but I give it props for being able to take a few plot turns that I did not expect, as absurd as those may have been. Those final moments though do not excuse the rest of the film, which tries hard to build a mystery around something that a lot of people won't really care for.

Typical acting from Reeves does not help this film in the least. He seems to be sleeping through his role here. He gets a lot of flak for his acting, but he has some sort of charisma, here there is nothing. Then we have a return to the screen from an almost unrecognizable Renée Zellweger in a role that should have had more substance. The acting in this film from everyone seems at the very best, just under serviceable. No one seems to care or actually believe in the scenes they are acting out.

Voice over narration distracts from the story, a subplot involving Reeves partner goes literally nowhere and lame editing choices that try to reveal truths while characters lie cheapen the production. The film wants to wow you with the ending, but the build up to that is so boring and pedestrian that no one will really care.

[Ultraviolence]

https://imgc.allpostersimages.com/img/posters/pink-floyd-live-at-pompeii_u-L-F4PY880.jpg?src=gp&w=300&h=375
rating_5
Watched three times in a row.
62 minutes of pure pleasure!

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rating_3_5
Another bloody cheesy slasher from the 80's with good soundtrack.
Tom Savini's make-up is crazy. Good mindless entertainment to watch at night after a busy day of work.

[Chypmunk]

The Fault In Our Stars (Josh Boone, 2014) 4
Handles it's universal themes quite nicely for the most part

[Rey Skywalker]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/39e7fb6413094c76814b50554b06c071/tumblr_p2xnsazKD31say5iqo5_r1_1280.jpg

Lady Bird (2017)

3

[HashtagBrownies]

Kes: 1969 4
I'm surprised more people haven't seen this one. It's the same director as I, Daniel Blake and it's Krzysztof Kieslowski's (The Three Colours trilogy) favourite movie.

[Dani8]

I call BS because that footage in my opinion, does not exist. People always claim they've seen it, but offer no proof of it's existence.

Mollie Nelson, widow of station owner Robert Nelson, says her late husband had a tape of the suicide and left it to her after his death.She claims to have left it with a large law firm. But again, no proof of it exists.

I had never heard of it so looked it up. Why anyone would want to see an online suicide is quite beyond me. Isnt there enough bad stuff in the world? We saw an alleged murder on the net by accident when looking for extreme horror movies years ago. Neither of us are interested in seeing more. I just dont get the entertainment value. Be more interesting to go and stand on a bad intersection for 5 minutes. Why was it at Sundance?

[doubledenim]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/39e7fb6413094c76814b50554b06c071/tumblr_p2xnsazKD31say5iqo5_r1_1280.jpg

Lady Bird (2017)

rating_3


It's crazy to see what hair and makeup can do to a person.

https://i.imgur.com/4JHUI6x.png

[Nausicaä]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81vLa9wo9FL._SX342_.jpg

3.5

[Captain Steel]

Henry Poole is Here (2008)

https://www.reelingreviews.com/henrypooleisherepic.jpg

A man named Henry Poole (Luke Wilson) with a terminal diagnosis moves into a house in the neighborhood where he grew up as a child, apparently seeking some kind of closure to his past. But his religious neighbors begin to think they see the face of Christ in a water stain on the wall of his house! Henry gets peeved at the unwanted attention at a time when he only wants to be left alone, and even more peeved when people start attributing miracles to touching his wall. Henry is not happy about it... Henry's not happy in general.

I had some mixed feelings about the movie, but overall enjoyed it as I became engrossed in the scenario and wanted to know how it would play out.

Personally, I didn't really care for its several musical interludes (which others will love as the soundtrack is made up of indie artists), but they do add to the ethereal and introspective nature of the film while keeping it simple: not overwhelming it with dialog.

It's got the feel of an independent film (which it is) as it's low budget, but that's good in it keeps you focused on the story rather than typical movie trappings (not for lovers of high-speed, flashy, CGI-laden feature films).

It's a spiritual story about loss and faith, yet has opposing views toward religion (some critics feel it's too religious, and others feel it's not religious enough or doesn't take religion seriously).

The biggest surprise was Luke Wilson - I've come to associate him with mostly comedy, but here he seems to shine in a dramatic role as a quiet, sad, sympathetic, yet genuinely despondent person.

Also surprising - the trailer seems to play this off as a comedy, and while it's got some irony and a few chuckles along the way, it's a highly emotional drama with themes of depression, death and faith.

http://images3.static-bluray.com/reviews/956_1.jpg

4

[matt72582]

https://imgc.allpostersimages.com/img/posters/pink-floyd-live-at-pompeii_u-L-F4PY880.jpg?src=gp&w=300&h=375
rating_5
Watched three times in a row.
62 minutes of pure pleasure!



Which concert is that?

[mark f]

Pink Floyd at Pompeii

[Fabulous]

Zulu (1964)

4

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/28/53/b8/2853b8eff4c48578013630c11181556b.jpg

[cricket]

I belong to another forum of actual gore. Somehow someone got a clip of the actual shooting. Not the whole thing but enough to see her do it. And yes, I have watched it.

I also watched it after seeing the movie. It’s crazy how easily available that stuff is.

[cricket]

Brigsby Bear (2017)

3.5

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/839d63f7c15bfd9c2e3f99e9f416236561d1e279/c=317-0-1375-796&r=x408&c=540x405/local/-/media/2017/07/24/USATODAY/USATODAY/636365261784198254-18.jpg

I didn't know anything about this and watched it because of good words from Camo and Mark. I figured it was a kid's movie from the title and poster. It's really for anybody who's looking for something funny, sweet, heartwarming, and original. My wife thoroughly enjoyed it and admitted afterward she would have had no interest had she known the synopsis going in. It's a hard movie not to like.

[Iroquois]

Paddington - 3.5

it's bearable

[FromBeyond]

Mother!

4.5

[Nestorio_Miklos]

4

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[Chypmunk]

The Dead Girl (Karen Moncrieff, 2006) 3.5+
One certainly cadaver worse movie experience

[Citizen Rules]

Henry Poole is Here (2008)

https://www.reelingreviews.com/henrypooleisherepic.jpg

A man named Henry Poole (Luke Wilson) with a terminal diagnosis moves into a house in the neighborhood where he grew up as a child, apparently seeking some kind of closure to his past. But his religious neighbors begin to think they see the face of Christ in a water stain on the wall of his house!...
rating_4 That right there makes me what to watch this, I'm going to add this to my watch list, it sounds cool.

[Citizen Rules]

Brigsby Bear (2017)

rating_3_5


I didn't know anything about this and watched it because of good words from Camo and Mark. I figured it was a kid's movie from the title and poster. It's really for anybody who's looking for something funny, sweet, heartwarming, and original. My wife thoroughly enjoyed it and admitted afterward she would have had no interest had she known the synopsis going in. It's a hard movie not to like. I seen the movie poster and yeah it looked dumb to me, but I just read the synopsis and it sounds pretty decent so I just added this to my Netflix/DVD.com queue.

You know my movie taste pretty well by now, do you think I'll like this?

[cricket]

I seen the movie poster and yeah it looked dumb to me, but I just read the synopsis and it sounds pretty decent so I just added this to my Netflix/DVD.com queue.

You know my movie taste pretty well by now, do you think I'll like this?

Yes and I’d recommend it to anyone.

[Citizen Rules]

Yes and I’d recommend it to anyone. Cool, I'd never heard of it, so thank for posting about it:)

[MovieGal]

Yes and I’d recommend it to anyone.

lol even me?

[matt72582]

Pink Floyd at Pompeii

I have it on DVD - but it's the Director's Cut, which means there's less footage of the band, which is replaced by animation.

[Gideon58]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/61/Lady_Bird_poster.jpeg


3.5

[cricket]

lol even me?

If you don’t like it, you may be truly disturbed :mnight:

[MovieGal]

If you don’t like it, you may be truly disturbed :mnight:

Lol i was testing you Crick!

[Captain Steel]

That right there makes me what to watch this, I'm going to add this to my watch list, it sounds cool.

Yeah, I'd just commented recently on another thread that I really don't like to see summaries contained in reviews whether I've seen a movie or not. (Because if I'm checking a review to see if a movie is worth watching, I don't want to read a book report on the movie before seeing it, or if I've already seen the movie and am just looking at reviews to see what others thought and why, then I don't want to read a whole summary since I already know what happened).

But here, a small lead-in synopsis seemed appropriate to pique interest (and it seemed without at least a hint of subject matter, no one would have any desire to check it out).

[Captain Steel]

Brigsby Bear (2017)

3.5

https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/839d63f7c15bfd9c2e3f99e9f416236561d1e279/c=317-0-1375-796&r=x408&c=540x405/local/-/media/2017/07/24/USATODAY/USATODAY/636365261784198254-18.jpg


Once I saw the photo I recognized Kyle Mooney. I know he went on to become a player on SNL (which I never watch), but I was first introduced to him in the HBO series "Hello Ladies" starring Stephen Merchant. I immediately thought that Mooney (as Rory) was the most subtly hilarious & quirky character on the show. So, I'd like to see more of him in Brigsby.

[Dirk120]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/7e40362a6c1dc56c5843feacebbd804b/tumblr_ot0st7wJaG1u1q8dno1_400.gif

Maudie

This is a beautiful little movie. It's slow but it is good slow. Sally Hawkins is obviously the shining star. The music, the acting, the cinematography, all are added up pretty well.

Get yourself a cup of coffee and you will enjoy this movie a lot.

rating_4

[Ms. M]

Maudie

This is a beautiful little movie. It's slow but it is good slow. Sally Hawkins is obviously the shining star. The music, the acting, the cinematography, all are added up pretty well.

Get yourself a cup of coffee and you will enjoy this movie a lot.

rating_4
Everything it's true. I would add only that Ethan played brilliant his charcter too:)

[Gideon58]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91fmKEvM3sL._SL1500_.jpg


3.5

[Nausicaä]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZldItokvL._SY445_.jpg

3.5

[Dani8]

Neither of us have any idea what we watched other than William Fichtner is a good actor. Hopefully we have better luck with The Neighbour 2016!

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[Ms. M]

https://www.bilety24.pl/public/thumbs/default/0x0/740/o/cielsko.jpg
2.5
Odd Hungarian drama, about girl with asperger syndrome and guy, who dropped out from realtions with people.
It won some awards and is nominated to the Oscar and I have no idea why?

[Ms. M]

http://ecsmedia.pl/c/fantastyczne-zwierzeta-i-jak-je-znalezc-saszetki-z-naklejkami-b-iext46743844.jpg
2
I don't like Harry Potter - books or movies. So I didn't expect I would find Fantastic Beast brilliant, but even though, it was painful.
So 2 points for special effects and to Farrell. Redmayne, who is quite good actor IMO, acted here like he would played titular role in Rain Man. It wasrealy hard to stand it.
https://78.media.tumblr.com/7689eeb8df520f303fe1e9efa4ea9aa7/tumblr_omic5bp5r51thu2vbo3_400.gif

[Ms. M]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51M%2BGntFXKL._SY445_.jpg
There is no rating, coz I couldn't even finish it.
:facepalm:

[Dani8]

Still as good on a rewatch. Elton in particular was great fun.

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[Joel]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51M%2BGntFXKL._SY445_.jpg
There is no rating, coz I couldn't even finish it.
:facepalm:


I feel your pain. Looks pretty bad, Ms.

[Marco]

A bad day for the cut (2017).
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BODI0MDlmMzMtMGU4NC00YTUxLThjNmQtZjExN2JlMjZjNGNlL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjI0NTQ2Nw@@._V1_UX182_C R0,0,182,268_AL_.jpg
Liked this, real strong performance from the main lad (Nigel O'Neill). Im a sucker for revenge flicks. A strong 3/5

[Marco]

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2
I don't like Harry Potter - books or movies. So I didn't expect I would find Fantastic Beast brilliant, but even though, it was painful.
So 2 points for special effects and to Farrell. Redmayne, who is quite good actor IMO, acted here like he would played titular role in Rain Man. It wasrealy hard to stand it.
https://78.media.tumblr.com/7689eeb8df520f303fe1e9efa4ea9aa7/tumblr_omic5bp5r51thu2vbo3_400.gif
Ms.M I went in with fresh eyes, found it entirely charmless. And wanted to like it. Overload of CGI.

[Marco]

Zulu (1964)

4

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/28/53/b8/2853b8eff4c48578013630c11181556b.jpg
Stanley Baker was an underrated actor Fabulous. Recommend "Hell Drivers".

[Hit Girl]

http://deeperintomovies.net/journal/image13/seconds4.jpg

Seconds (1966)

3.5/5

[doubledenim]

https://i.imgur.com/4p86Tb4.png (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1858963#post1858963)
Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)



I wish I was in f'in Bruges.


rating_3

[HashtagBrownies]

The King of Comedy 3.5
When they made the Helen Keller joke I thought they were talking about Terri Schiavo, I don't know if that made my experience better or worse.

[Marco]

The King of Comedy 3.5
When they made the Helen Keller joke I thought they were talking about Terri Schiavo, I don't know if that made my experience better or worse.

Just never got into it myself, folk say it's a great performance by De Niro. It really bored me.

[HashtagBrownies]

Just never got into it myself, folk say it's a great performance by De Niro. It really bored me.

Those last 30 seconds were damn impactful though.

[Fabulous]

White Heat (1949)

4

http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i379/whiteheat_ruinsthemovies_FC_HD_2997_WithCCs_470x264_110920150459.jpg

[Bht88]

The Phantom Planet 1961 7 / 10

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTMyODY5MTU5M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDcxMTM4NA@@._V1_UX182_CR0,0,182,268_AL_.jpg

"After an invisible asteroid draws an astronaut and his ship to its surface,
he is miniaturized by the phantom planet's exotic atmosphere."


*didn't like the ending

[Citizen Rules]

The Phantom Planet 1961 7 / 10

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTMyODY5MTU5M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDcxMTM4NA@@._V1_UX182_CR0,0,182,268_AL_.jpg

"After an invisible asteroid draws an astronaut and his ship to its surface,
he is miniaturized by the phantom planet's exotic atmosphere." I'm going to watch that! Sounds fun:p

[Captain Steel]

Just never got into it myself, folk say it's a great performance by De Niro. It really bored me.

King of Comedy is a freaking masterpiece! ;)

[bean]

Mars Attacks! - 8/10


I can't believe I've been deprived of this genus for all this time. I guess I just thought it wouldn't be any good. Man was I wrong! A+ for Tim Burton! :cool:


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 1 - 6/10


Probably being a little generous on the rating but most of that is probably because Jennifer Lawrence is so easy on the eye. :D

[Dani8]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91uBIzRn1sL._SY445_.jpg


Wow.

[DrJacoby]

Ken Russell - Altered States

Would probably come as a surprise that this is the first movie I've seen in several weeks (since seeing VIII:TLJ) but it is and I'm really in the mood for it; it's one of my favorites :D


https://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/altered-states-1980/large_9C1C6G506dqLTB7ibbIYcVf83ij.jpg

[films246+1]

We're the Millers >> I guess its a 4/10.
Funny stuff after a long day.

Jon

[resopamenic]

Saturday night and sunday morning (1960) - 4

Bakumatsu taiyo-den (1957) - 4

[Iroquois]

Paddington 2 - 3.5

what is it with Sally Hawkins and movies about sapient creatures that come from South America

[Ms. M]

I feel your pain. Looks pretty bad, Ms.
And it is like it looks:sick: I thought it would be something like Robin Hood: Men in Tights, but it's much more idiotic.

[Ms. M]

Ms.M I went in with fresh eyes, found it entirely charmless. And wanted to like it. Overload of CGI.
I didn't have any prejudices, but play of Redmayne was so absurd, that ruined all movie. What do You think about his role?

[Chypmunk]

Insurgent (Robert Schwentke, 2015) 1.5
Certainly rebels against anything of merit in it's predecessor

[Tugg]

Insurgent (Robert Schwentke, 2015) 1.5
Certainly rebels against anything of merit in it's predecessor
"Allegiant" is better, IMO.

[Chypmunk]

"Allegiant" is better, IMO.
Thanks but won't find out as won't bother with it now.

[seanc]

Paddington 2 - 3.5

what is it with Sally Hawkins and movies about sapient creatures that come from South America

Paddington Hawkins shower scene?

[MovieGal]

90 Minutter (2012)

2.5

https://g.acdn.no/obscura/API/dynamic/r1/escenic/tr_1080_717_l_f/0000/archive/04519/20120924-039_4519796a.jpg?chk=46217E

I randomly came across this movie and decided to watch it for the female director's countdown. I wouldn't normally use the Norwegian title, but there's a Korean movie from the same year that also translates to the title of 90 minutes. In this movie we see a short time in three separate male/female relationships before they all end violently. It's very well made and has a beautiful musical score. It's just a little tedious until we get to the strong climax.

Yay or Nay for me?

[cricket]

Yay or Nay for me?

I say yay

[Joel]

And it is like it looks:sick: I thought it would be something like Robin Hood: Men in Tights, but it's much more idiotic.

Oh, so it's a comedy? Or unintentional comedy that isn't funny? Looks absolutely wretched from the cover art.

[Joel]

King of Comedy is a freaking masterpiece! ;)

Love that movie. Love any DeNiro movie where he's animated and bonkers instead of his popular shy tough guy persona.

[Dani8]

Love that movie. Love any DeNiro movie where he's animated and bonkers instead of his popular shy tough guy persona.

Yeah I looked it up and saw photos of DeNiro. He really does look 'bonkers'. Think I'll check this out.

[Joel]

Yeah I looked it up and saw photos of DeNiro. He really does look 'bonkers'. Think I'll check this out.

It's kind of a disturbing movie, the mentality, but only a PG rating, so, no nasty stuff, which is refreshing. Hope you enjoy it.

[Dani8]

It's kind of a disturbing movie, the mentality, but only a PG rating, so, no nasty stuff, which is refreshing. Hope you enjoy it.

How is it disturbing, joel? I dont know anything about this movie.

[Saunch]

Disturbing in that De Niro plays a very mentally and emotionally fragile person. Someone with no concept of boundaries and stunted.

It’s really a very good movie. If Taxi Driver is brooding in the dark, King of Comedy is laughing in the corner.

https://image.ibb.co/c1XVOb/DC90_A3_A4_B224_432_F_8045_D2954_C0_D28_FD.jpg

[Ms. M]

Oh, so it's a comedy? Or unintentional comedy that isn't funny? Looks absolutely wretched from the cover art.
Comedy which supose to be funny, but it's not.
Tim Roth act there, his brilliant actor. I thought he picked up movie prudently. Obviuosly he needed money at that time;)

[Ms. M]

After watching few bad movies I found a pearl.
http://78.media.tumblr.com/a927025813c729498d05ea0bf7172d34/tumblr_n1vdlhpsrc1sn7wjto1_1280.jpg
rating_4_5
When those women were singing, I had goosebummps. Lisa Fischer sings amazing.

[Joel]

How is it disturbing, joel? I dont know anything about this movie.

It's just uncomfortable because it plays everything in reality but blurring the line between Rupert's fantasy of himself and his idol's obvious disdain for his fans.

[Joel]

Comedy which supose to be funny, but it's not.
Tim Roth act there, his brilliant actor. I thought he picked up movie prudently. Obviuosly he needed money at that time;)

Yeah, Tim Roth..I'm on the fence with him. He's been very hit/miss from what I've seen. He needs a very good director to be good in a role.

[Ms. M]

Yeah, Tim Roth..I'm on the fence with him. He's been very hit/miss from what I've seen. He needs a very good director to be good in a role.
Hmmm. You might be right.
If You haven't seen Broken or Chronic yet, it could help You make Your mind:D

[Dani8]

Yeah, Tim Roth..I'm on the fence with him. He's been very hit/miss from what I've seen. He needs a very good director to be good in a role.

I agree. He's all over the place IMO. I really like him and will watch something just because he's in it, but sometimes he's just really flat. Ofcourse it probably doesnt help that he has the type of face my fist just really wants to land on.

I swear to god I;m a pacifist.

[Joel]

I agree. He's all over the place IMO. I really like him and will watch something just because he's in it, but sometimes he's just really flat. Ofcourse it probably doesnt help that he has the type of face my fist just really wants to land on.

I swear to god I;m a pacifist.

He's a good yes man, if only he were saying yes to better directors and films, he'd be more agreeable with the ticket buyers? lol

[Dani8]

He's a good yes man, if only he were saying yes to better directors and films, he'd be more agreeable with the ticket buyers? lol

Maybe he has Nic Cage's affliction.

[Joel]

Maybe he has Nic Cage's affliction.

Maybe as far as taking any old role, but imo, the difference between Cage and Roth is immeasurable. Cage is usually on fire with high camp and bold choices..Roth on the other hand...ehh...

[Chypmunk]

After watching few bad movies I found a pearl.
http://78.media.tumblr.com/a927025813c729498d05ea0bf7172d34/tumblr_n1vdlhpsrc1sn7wjto1_1280.jpg
4.5
When those women were singing, I had goosebummps. Lisa Fisher sings amazing.
Lovely documentary, thoroughly enjoyed it too :up:

[Ms. M]

Lovely documentary, thoroughly enjoyed it too :up:
I can't stop listening Lisa Fischer on YT right now:D

[Dani8]

Maybe as far as taking any old role, but imo, the difference between Cage and Roth is immeasurable. Cage is usually on fire with high camp and bold choices..Roth on the other hand...ehh...

Oh Roth can do highh camp. I particularly remember his campy portrayal ofCunningham in Rob Roy

https://i0.wp.com/www.pirates-cave.eu/rob-roy-24.jpg

https://gradingfightscenes.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/9c0ed-rob-roy-176.jpg?w=320&h=311

[Joel]

Oh Roth can do highh camp. I particularly remember his campy portrayal ofCunningham in Rob Roy

https://i0.wp.com/www.pirates-cave.eu/rob-roy-24.jpg

https://gradingfightscenes.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/9c0ed-rob-roy-176.jpg?w=320&h=311

Men in wigs..lol..I don't know, Dani8. I can't hang with that too much. Amadeus being a rare exception. lol

[Dani8]

Men in wigs..lol..I don't know, Dani8. I can't hang with that too much. Amadeus being a rare exception. lol

LOL it's really funny because I fell in love with Liam Neeson in Rob Roy but it's Roth's performance that was the stand out. He was just brilliant. I've since decided Neeson cant act but Roth can when he wants to. Sooo fickle.

[Joel]

LOL it's really funny because I fell in love with Liam Neeson in Rob Roy but it's Roth's performance that was the stand out. He was just brilliant. I've since decided Neeson cant act but Roth can when he wants to. Sooo fickle.

Roth just reminds me too much of a hipster from the 1990's who you'd get stoned with at a house party and hear him talk about his industry clout a bit, but would soon forget him as you walked away and he carried on with hacky sacking with a circle of modern hippies.

[Dani8]

Roth just reminds me too much of a hipster from the 1990's who you'd get stoned with at a house party and hear him talk about his industry clout a bit, but would soon forget him as you walked away and he carried on with hacky sacking with a circle of modern hippies.

Oh that's so harsh. Giggling behind my faux tears.

[Ms. M]

LOL it's really funny because I fell in love with Liam Neeson in Rob Roy but it's Roth's performance that was the stand out. He was just brilliant. I've since decided Neeson cant act but Roth can when he wants to. Sooo fickle.
Roth was so annoying little rat in Rob Roy. Just as supose to be, to hate his character:D

[Dani8]

Roth was so annoying little rat in Rob Roy. Just as supose to be, to hate his character:D

H e was. Now you know what made me want to stab Minio's pigeon, MM.

[Joel]

Oh that's so harsh. Giggling behind my faux tears.

I need to relax and adopt a faux opinion..seems to be the way to gain popularity on the internet. HAHA!

[JeffC]

Darkest Hour, An amazing movies of Joe Wright. 8/10 :)

[cricket]

Rolling Thunder (1977)

3.5+

http://www.trbimg.com/img-54d108b8/turbine/bcp-rolling-thunder-a-salty-revengefueled-vietnam-flick-featuring-an-antihero-with-a-hook-for-a-hand-wri-20150203

Spoilers William Devane plays a former POW who finally comes home after 7 years. He needs to catch up with his son who was just a baby when he left, and his wife didn't know he'd be back and moved on to another man. He needs to pick up the pieces and adjust back to civilian life. That would be hard enough then bam, armed robbers enter the home. They want his money but he ain't talking. They put his hand down the garbage disposal, but then the wife and son walk in and they get their loot. Not satisfied they plug the broad and the kid, and leave our hero for dead. They should have made sure to finish him off! He recovers from the shooting and now has a cool hook where his hand was. It's time for sweet bloody revenge and he ends up getting help from one of his military buddies played by Tommy Lee Jones before his face looked like it got stabbed 1000 times with an icepick. It's a must see for fans of revenge flicks and features a great finale in a Mexican whorehouse. Excellent recommendation from Captain Spaulding.

http://www.imfdb.org/images/thumb/f/f7/Rollingthunder19.jpg/600px-Rollingthunder19.jpg

[Dani8]

LMAOI. That is the best review I've ever read. Serious coffee splurk just reading they put his hand down the disposal shoot. Looking at his arm in that photo, it's a bit long if he's missing a hand, but I was imagining a dismembered hand tossed it with wild abandon.
I think I have to see this. Thanks, Cricket.

[Nausicaä]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/15/Dunkirk_Film_poster.jpg

5

:up::up::up::up:


Glorious aerial sequences.

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And this is a second film where I had to stop myself crying near the beginning of a film, the shot where they first see the German bomber diving towards them, especially the shot of the three of them diving, urgh. Don't know why, it just sets me off:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwlyX-94o-4

[Chypmunk]

Enduring Love (Roger Michell, 2004) 3.5+
Beware, sometimes the rose comes with stalk attached

[Gideon58]

https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/i-tonya/images/poster-large.jpg?lastmod=1


If you liked Star 80...


3

[cricket]

https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/i-tonya/images/poster-large.jpg?lastmod=1


If you liked Star 80...


3

I love Star 80, snuck in to see it when I was 12:D

[SeeingisBelieving]

Stanley Baker was an underrated actor Fabulous. Recommend "Hell Drivers".

Yeah, me too – what a cast :)! Also The Good Die Young (1954) and the TV series of How Green Was My Valley (1975).

[FromBeyond]

It (2017)

so I gave this another try as the first time round my mind just rejected it on account of it being one of my all time favourites from childhood and it being too damn soon for a remake or maybe I am too old,.. I enjoyed it more this time especially the look of the town of Derry as you feel you are right in a Stephen King book and the kids were all perfectly cast and looking forward to part 2 now.. still not a touch on the original mini series but it's a fine effort

3.5

[Dani8]

It (2017)

so I gave this another try as the first time round my mind just rejected it on account of it being one of my all time favourites from childhood and it being too damn soon for a remake or maybe I am too old,.. I enjoyed it more this time especially the look of the town of Derry as you feel you are right in a Stephen King book and the kids were all perfectly cast and looking forward to part 2 now.. still not a touch on the original mini series but it's a fine effort

3.5

I think I need to give this a rewatch as well because I didnt like it much. Mr D thought it was pretty good though.

[doubledenim]

https://i.imgur.com/wfyPxBS.png (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1859365#post1859365)
(2009)




I've never enjoyed being confused this much.



rating_3_5

[Saunch]

^
I’ve never enjoyed being crushed by life’s relentlessness that much.

“If that’s that, then we can do this. Yeah?”

[Fabulous]

The Odd Couple (1968)

3.5

http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TCM/Images/Dynamic/i388/TheOddCouple1968_4740_678x380_01262016111925.jpg

[DocHoliday]

500 Days of Summer

Second viewing (first was like 8 years ago, it needed a fresh viewing). Great movie! Really underrated, in fact. Like that it's not your typical romance.

8.5/10

[bean]

The Sixth Sense - 7.5/10


This is turning into my favorite Bruce Willis film. Almost every scene encourages the audience's cognitive interaction. It's both entertaining and intelligent for a Willis flick.

[Saunch]

Phantom Thread

https://image.ibb.co/fziKib/E69148_CC_1_F2_E_4_E0_E_8_AD0_70981_E5_B0_F8_D.png

Aronofsky’s mother! is Salieri, PTA’s Phantom Thread is Mozart.

https://youtu.be/7u4Mmv90BWc

5

[Theophile]

I watched Pulgasari tonight (for bad movie night).

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNDczMTUxMzY1M15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODQ1NDMyMQ@@._V1_UX182_CR0,0,182,268_AL_.jpg

I will give it two and a half stars out of five (it was wonderfully bad in a good way, but at least the end of the movie didn't cop out). It was fun. :)

[Derek Vinyard]

Project X (2012) - Nima Nourizadeh
https://www.mixfmpoa.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/project-x-image-9-1170x620.jpg
- I wish I was there. It's my 3rd rewatch of this movie and it still one of my favorite guilty pleasure and in my opinion the best ''party'' movie ever made. The movie is nothing too special it is plain and simply entertaining as hell and the storyline is a lot of fun. High rewatch value.
4-

[HashtagBrownies]

Aronofsky’s mother! is Salieri, PTA’s Phantom Thread is Mozart.

#Respectformother!

[Bht88]

The Land That Time Forgot 1974 7 / 10 * fun movie

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDU2NzdmZTYtZmU2MS00ZTYwLTk1N2EtM2YzYThmZmRmNjFhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjI4MjA5MzA@._V1_UX182_CR0,0,182 ,268_AL_.jpg

"During World War I, a German U-boat sinks a British ship and takes
the survivors on board. After it takes a wrong turn, the submarine takes
them to the unknown land of Caprona, where they find dinosaurs and neanderthals."

[Chypmunk]

Hoosier Schoolboy (William Nigh, 1937) 2+
Subtlety is not it's strong point, cheaper than having Botox though if you want your brow beaten

The Healer aka Little Pal (Reginald Barker, 1935) 2.5
An easy enough watch but doubtful you'd nurse any desire to see it again real soon

[Ms. M]

500 Days of Summer

Second viewing (first was like 8 years ago, it needed a fresh viewing). Great movie! Really underrated, in fact. Like that it's not your typical romance.

8.5/10
I can agree with You at last:) I like this very much. Much thanks to Gordon-Levitt👍

[Ms. M]

http://www.mondo-digital.com/besieged.gif
4
Weird relationship between main characters. Im wondering, if she loved him for real or she was just gratefull.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Blade Runner: 2049

(Denis Villeneuve)

https://i.imgur.com/g1HGAIM.png

3.5

2049 loves to take long slow pauses here and there for people to orgasm over the gorgeous palette of colours that cinematographer Roger Deakens has ejaculated onto the screen. A man who has been nominated for Best Cinematography a dozen times and losing each time. is playing in the realm of science fiction here. This gives him a bit more creative freedom with colours, such as the neon glows of a rainy city or the rusty dust of a toxic wasteland. Who better to help him with those images than Villeneuve, a director on a hot streak. Villeneuve's love of slow burner pacing is put to effect here, building the mystery at the film's core and helping the viewer engulf themselves in the visuals to transport them to this world they've created.

K is a Blade Runner, tracking down out-dated Replicants that can outlive their programmed life as well as ones that have gone rogue. While on a mission, he discovers some bones in a chest buried under a tree. This person was a Replicant, this person also gave birth to a child. This news will shatter the world giving hope to a Replicant uprising and cause a war. K must track down the Replicant child and destroy any evidence. Things get difficult when K's own memories interfere with the mission.

Here is another sci/fi sequel decades after the release of the first films that stars an older, crankier Harrison Ford. This time around, he's given a bit more of an emotional arc for his character and despite his limited screen time, delivers a good performance. Alongside Ford is Gosling, he's the Blade Runner this time around. He's able to carry the weight of the film, displaying emotions on his face when he desperately tries to hide it. A key element in his character flaws that make him seem more human despite the reality. The stand out performance in the film belongs to Ana de Armas. She plays Joi, an A.I. that desperately seeks any chance to feel more human, more so than any replicant does. There is one trippy sequence in which she (now try to follow me here) mimics the moves of another person, while integrated with them, so that Gosling can have a physical sexual experience with a person that looks like Joi. What we get is a weird threesome with two people.

Sequences like the one above would end up on the cutting room floor of another director wanting to make the film more action packed and leaner. While I appreciate the artistic choices of Villeneuve, I can also see the other side of the equation. Blade Runner: 2049 is too long. At 2 hours and 45 minutes, there are plenty scenes that could be trimmed down or cut out to make the film move along at a quicker pace. Trimming down Robin Wright's scenes is a good place to start as her performance was stiff and unconvincing. Jared Leto waxing poetic might be another. The action sequence we do get are surprisingly boring. Villeneuve can build tension, dread and suspense, but he needs to learn how to shoot a fight sequence, or better yet, stage an action scene. 2049 fumbles the ball a bit in these moments.

Who knows if I'll ever watch this movie again, the world presented to me was gorgeous and I would love to visit it again, but the running time is a turnoff and the lack of mystery on a second viewing doesn't help much either. 2049 is one of, if not the best looking film of 2017 and I hope to see some people rewarded for that.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Also, my Blade Runner: 2049 review just so happens to be on page 2049 of this thread. Ha.

[rauldc14]

That was planned!!!

[ScarletLion]

2049 loves to take long slow pauses here and there for people to orgasm over the gorgeous palette of colours that cinematographer Roger Deakens has ejaculated onto the screen. .

:D:D I can't get past the first sentence at the moment.

[Ultraviolence]

Rolling Thunder (1977)

rating_3_5+

http://www.trbimg.com/img-54d108b8/turbine/bcp-rolling-thunder-a-salty-revengefueled-vietnam-flick-featuring-an-antihero-with-a-hook-for-a-hand-wri-20150203

Spoilers William Devane plays a former POW who finally comes home after 7 years. He needs to catch up with his son who was just a baby when he left, and his wife didn't know he'd be back and moved on to another man. He needs to pick up the pieces and adjust back to civilian life. That would be hard enough then bam, armed robbers enter the home. They want his money but he ain't talking. They put his hand down the garbage disposal, but then the wife and son walk in and they get their loot. Not satisfied they plug the broad and the kid, and leave our hero for dead. They should have made sure to finish him off! He recovers from the shooting and now has a cool hook where his hand was. It's time for sweet bloody revenge and he ends up getting help from one of his military buddies played by Tommy Lee Jones before his face looked like it got stabbed 1000 times with an icepick. It's a must see for fans of revenge flicks and features a great finale in a Mexican whorehouse. Excellent recommendation from Captain Spaulding.

http://www.imfdb.org/images/thumb/f/f7/Rollingthunder19.jpg/600px-Rollingthunder19.jpg


I agree with every word.
Watched this last week, I rated 3,5 too. Good film.

[Kissintel]

The Vault 2

40888

Weak script, and some bad acting gimps this flick. Which is a shame because I can see something good in there somewhere. Additionally, I am unsure if it is the fault of the screenwriter(s) and actor(s), or poor direction or editing. I am guessing that it is burdened by all of these problems, but I wager that I will ever know or care enough to dig for answers.

Don't get me wrong, the movie was engaging enough (credit to James Franco) to sit through, but a few wrong turns left much to be desired.

[cricket]

Detroit (2017)

4

https://i2.wp.com/www.socialnews.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/01/detroit-movie-stills-32.jpg?quality=80&ssl=1

I was looking forward to this as I am a fan of director Kathryn Bigelow. I've seen all of her movies and have thought well of every single one. At 143 minutes my only cause for concern was that this movie could drag, but I didn't find that to be the case at all. For the first half hour, it seemed that it would be a sort of compilation movie featuring all different acts committed during the 1967 Detroit riots. There is a scene in the middle of the movie that is literally about an hour long, and it's that intense scene and it's fallout that turns out to be the focus. What's great about this movie is that not only is it relevant, but it feels so alive and pops off the screen. I give Bigelow a lot of credit for tackling this material. My only beef, and it has nothing to do with the movie itself, is the two previews on the DVD. Obviously, because Detroit has a largely black cast, they showed previews of two movies with largely black casts. The ultimate goal is to one day not notice skin color, so how about not lumping these things together WTF.

[Kissintel]

Train to Busan rating_4

40889

Incredibly solid and well-told horror story with a message.

I struggle to not rate this movie higher, however, there are some unintentionally funny moments (to me anyway) and is rather overly message-driven.

These are odd things to criticize for me because both actually make the movie more watchable to a degree.

Regardless, Train to Busan is a refreshingly good time. Highly recommended for horror fans.

[Iroquois]

Supersonic - 1.5

I can't believe I used to like these guys.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Train to Busan rating_4
I struggle to not rate this movie higher, however, there are some unintentionally funny moments (to me anyway) and is rather overly message-driven.


I find that is always the case with Asian films.

[resopamenic]

Funeral parade of roses (1969) - 3.5
Love the style and it bleak -but also over the top- potrayal of gay boys without shoving gaudy messages. Just not fan of sex scenes


Pale flower (1964) 3.5
I do feel it cool, kinda really really want to love this movie. Only there this sore vibe of unresolved thing and it does left the ending clifhanged. Im sure there isnt any sequel :/

[Dirk120]

Project X (2012) - Nima Nourizadeh
https://www.mixfmpoa.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/project-x-image-9-1170x620.jpg
- I wish I was there. It's my 3rd rewatch of this movie and it still one of my favorite guilty pleasure and in my opinion the best ''party'' movie ever made. The movie is nothing too special it is plain and simply entertaining as hell and the storyline is a lot of fun. High rewatch value.
4-

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[Dirk120]

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I, Tonya

This is a similar biography movie like Foxcatcher.

The story is obviously interesting, the acting from whole cast is decent. We all know that Allison Janney already won a oscar for her role. Kudos to Sebastian Stan who also did a fantastic job. On the other hand, I felt like Margot Robbie's performance was a bit inconsistent, she did a good job as Tonya on the ice, but she wan't convincing enough to me during all the interview scenes.

Things I didn't like in this movie:
- The story relies too much on those interview scenes to move forward, it tries so hard to be funny but it gets old fast.
- The music. The music selection is actually very good, but the movie basically plays one song after one song to move forward the story, and it is non-stop. It is unfortunate that the director went the easy and lazy way.
- The whole escape scene after Nancy Kerrigan was attacked.

Still a decent movie though.

Final rating: rating_3_5

[Dirk120]

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Phantom Thread

This movie demonstrates the power of acting and how important it is for a movie. If you replace Daniel Day-Lewis by an incompetent actor, a movie like this will turn to be nothing but dull.

I haven't seen Darkest Hour, and I am not planning to see it any time soon. Therefore I cannot really tell whose performance is stronger between Daniel Day-Lewis and Gary Oldman. However Daniel Day-Lewis, once again, was really amazing in Phantom Thread.

Oh I almost forgot to mention the good performance from Vicky Krieps. She was really good as the leading actress.

I think Phantom Thread is easily on par with There will be Blood.

Final rating: rating_4

[WorldFilmGeek]

https://worldfilmgeek.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/kickboxerretaliation-still.gif?w=913&h=500&crop=1

Kickboxer: Retaliation - superior sequel to the 2016 reboot of the Jean-Claude Van Damme classic Kickboxer, bringing back Alain Moussi as Kurt Sloane, now becoming a professional MMA fighter who is forced back to Thailand when he is basically kidnapped by Thomas Moore (Christopher Lambert), who is the mastermind behind the underground fights that led to the death of Kurt's brother Eric and Kurt's revenge against Tong Po. Moore offers $1 million to fight a new bioengineered fighter named Mongkut (HafÞór Júlíus Björnsson, aka Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane on Game of Thrones). When Kurt refuses, Moore kidnaps Kurt's wife Liu (Sara Malakul Lane) and Kurt then decides he must fight.

Van Damme is back as Durand, Kurt's Muay Thai teacher who is now blinded because of what transpired in theprevious film, but a welcome addition is Mike Tyson as Briggs, a prisoner who helps Kurt with both pain and power-punching with JCVD as more of a spiritual mentor who teaches Kurt to predict his opponent's moves. Tyson also brings in fellow prisoners Roy "Big Country" Nelson and Fabricio Werdum (UFC fighters), Ronaldinho (famed soccer star), and Brian Shaw (who has defeated Björnsson in the World's Strongman Competition) as Kurt's training partners.

Lots more action in this one, featuring two one-take fights. The big match between Kurt and Mongkut, a David vs. Goliath style fight takes up most of the last third of the film. A throwback to 90's American martial arts action films...fun nonetheless.

Final Rating: A-

Can't wait for the finale, Kickboxer: Armageddon (in pre-production)

[Dirk120]

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Paddington

A re-watch for me and a family flick.

My wife enjoyed this a lot, but I found it too childish for my taste, just like when I saw this in the theatre in 2014. I just cannot stand the lazy writing and cliched plot.

But maybe my wife was right, I lost naivety a long time ago.

Final rating: rating_3

[Chypmunk]

Tsubaki Sanjûrô [Sanjuro] (Akira Kurosawa, 1962) 4.5+
Delightfully executed tale that really blooms in the second half

[Gangland]

Crazy Joe (1974)

https://unobtainium13.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/crazy_joe_film.jpg?w=538

I actually watched this a while back, but have been putting off talking about it because I'm writing a longer review on it. It's taking me longer than I like, so I'm just going to lump Crazy Joe with the rest of these films. Obviously made because of the success of The Godfather (1972), Crazy Joe is a melting pot of the exploitative genre. The director, Carlo Lizzani, and a few of the Italian actors in the film, leave the fingerprints of the Italian Poliziotteschi genre on Crazy Joe, while the casting of Fred Williamson brings to recalls Black Caesar (1971) and the blaxplostation genre, and the film, especially the soundtrack, is aware of this.

Starring Peter Boyle as the titular renegade mobster "Crazy Joe' Gallo, the film is less of a character study of a complex man, but rather a collection of newspaper headlines cut out and pasted into a script. The movie sort of works, filming on location in the dirty, gritty New York of the 1970s definitely gives it an authentic feel, (Crazy Joe was shot and released in the middle of the Second Colombo War, where bodies were still hitting the streets of New York as a result of Gallo's rebellion and assassination) but you feel like more could have been gotten out of someone like Peter Boyle playing the lead.

Crazy Joe has never been released on video in the U.S., and the only reason I scored a copy is because I was lucky enough to find a region less bootleg on ebay on the cheap. If you can procure a copy, I definitely recommend Crazy Joe to any fan of the gangster genre. I'll hopefully be posting my extended review soon.

RATING: 3.5


Shot Caller (2017)

https://www.pophorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/shotcallar6-660x330.jpg


I was really blown away by Shot Caller. I've been juggling watching this and Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) together as a prison double feature. Well, I only ended up having time for Shot Caller (hopefully I'll catch Cell Block 99 tonight), but I was hardly disappointed. Gritty, raw, and a clear indictment of the prison system, the frightening thing about Shot Caller is how that situation could potentially happen to anyone. For those unfamiliar with the plot, stock broker Jacob Harlon (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) goes to prison after a manslaughter DUI charge. Being his only way to survive, Harlon falls in with a skin head prison gang (Jeffrey Donovan and especially Jon Bernthal are great in these roles) for protection. Little by little he becomes more and more associated with the gang; what first becomes simply passing drugs across prison soon turns into targeted shankings and brawling during prison riots. Harlon, who went into prison a regular guy, transforms into a tattooed thug.

RATING: 4.5

Southbound (2015)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SOAVcGwSido/V6oj6ejy22I/AAAAAAAATPw/E88RJ-bxDeI/s640/blogger-image-104709685.jpg

If you're in the market for an under the radar anthology horror, there are worse roads to take than Southbound. Some of the stories clearly fall flat, but there's enough there to keep you interested, though not coming back for more.

RATING: 2.5


47 Meters Down (2017)

https://cdn.flickeringmyth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/m-47metersdown.jpg

I wasn't expecting much from 47 Meters Down, but I gotta say, this is just a by the numbers, shark movie, coasting off the success of The Shallows (2016). Basically one of those movies where you can guess the entire story out of the trailer. I really can't recommend this one; you've seen this movie before and chances are it was better the first time you saw it.

RATING: 0.5

[Dani8]

[QUOTE=Gangland;1859705][B]Crazy Joe /QUOTE]

Why is this not available in US? I've not heard of it before so dont know if it's available here but just curious about why you guys cant get it.

Oh dear god 47 metres down. Just nothing original there at all, is there.

OK would anyone believe I had never seen this before. I have no idea why. Surprisingly entertaining.

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[Dani8]

[CENTER]Blade Runner: 2049

I must say, I'll join the ranks of those who marveled at that opening of yours. :up:

Now here is something eery, I wandered outside last night to sit under the upcoming Blood Moon and sip my tea while trying to shake off a hot day. Picked up my phone and clicked on last post for this thread while rubbing sleepy eyes to see what people were enjoying or not. As my phone is want to do it took me to a random page somewhere in the bowels of the thread which just happened to be page 2049 just after you had commented on


page 2049.

Now how is that! Must be the blood moon.

Random musing for the day. Great review TUS; I missed it the first time so thanks for the gratuitous bump.

[Gangland]

[QUOTE=Gangland;1859705][B]Crazy Joe /QUOTE]

Why is this not available in US? I've not heard of it before so dont know if it's available here but just curious about why you guys cant get it.

Oh dear god 47 metres down. Just nothing original there at all, is there.

OK would anyone believe I had never seen this before. I have no idea why. Surprisingly entertaining.

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Though it had a number of American actors in it (Peter Boyle, Eli Wallach, Rip Torn, and Fred Williamson), it was an Italian, rather than an American production. I just assumed there was a DVD that existed of it somewhere, just never a Region 1 DVD. But digging a little deeper, I don't see any kind of official DVD release for Crazy Joe and all that's on the market seem to be bootlegs.

[Saunch]

So many 2049s converging. Interlinked.

[Thursday Next]

Zero Dark Thirty

2

[Rey Skywalker]

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Wedding Daze (2006)

3

[rauldc14]

Zero Dark Thirty

2

Haven't seen it, but that's not making me want to.

[Stirchley]

rauldc14, It’s a terrific movie. I’ve seen it twice & could watch it again.

[Saunch]

ZD30 is dynamic filmmaking and utterly engrossing.

[Steve Freeling]

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4.5
I really liked it. Don't know why some fans oh-so-lovingly said it (and I'm putting the censor on) "crapped the bed." I like how Anno's done something different with each of these movies. I loved Shinji's reaction when they're explaining about the DSS Choker: "What the hell's going on? (he says that a lot in this one) That's so messed up!" Also, Maya, who was just a "bridge bunny" (this is what happens when you read too much TVTropes) before, got really... Kick-ass and bossy all of a sudden. "Don't give me any excuses! Run your stations, not your mouth!" Granted, she had 14 years to get like that. Speaking of which... Exactly what happened to Asuka's left eye? Also, Shinji's dad is still an ass. It had to be said. Seriously, the guy has "jerk-off" written all over him. With a dad like that, it's no wonder the kid (oh, that's right, he's actually 28) seems to be perpetually depressed. Having watched the first four episodes of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion show a few nights ago, I can say this holds true there as well. All of that said, I can't wait to see how the fourth movie turns out. Later, guys.

[edarsenal]

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(REWATCH) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 4.5 With such a title it should be understood that this movie is equally dark and beautiful. Set in the 1800's Paris, France, is a story of a young man with exceptional smell that, desiring to retain the scent of a particular girl, begins to murder others to create a perfume.
An extraordinary film done with artistic brilliance.

[Dani8]

I need a rewatch, Edar. Stunning film.

[edarsenal]

I need a rewatch, Edar. Stunning film.

not sure why, but I somehow had a feeling you'd know about this film. It is stunning and striking. It had been several years since I saw it last and originally bought the dvd on an impulse, and SO very glad I did.
I think this is like the third time since I got it, about 8 or 9 yrs ago and had forgotten a lot of it, especially the ending.
Pretty amazing film and story.

[Dani8]

not sure why, but I somehow had a feeling you'd know about this film. It is stunning and striking. It had been several years since I saw it last and originally bought the dvd on an impulse, and SO very glad I did.
I think this is like the third time since I got it, about 8 or 9 yrs ago and had forgotten a lot of it, especially the ending.
Pretty amazing film and story.

You know me too well, Edar.

Now can I be one of those annoying book fans who says the book is better!

Actually I saw the movie first, read the book then rewatched straight away. They're both fantastic. That birth scene at the beginning Oh My!!! Disgusting. So incredible to look at you can almost smell the fish, right.

[FromBeyond]

6 Below: Miracle On The Mountain

We follow Josh Hartnett as an adrenaline seeking snowboarder who gets lost in a massive winter storm in the back country of the High Sierras. I might have enjoyed this more had it been a more linear story of his survival but only about half of this film is set on a mountain, the other half is told in flashbacks of his life and crappy drama, the climax felt rushed and lacked tension in the right places, before the credits roll we get to see the real life guy giving an inspiring talk (or perhaps finishing the last page of his own book) to some kids who looked as bored as I felt...

2

[edarsenal]

You know me too well, Edar.

Now can I be one of those annoying book fans who says the book is better!

Actually I saw the movie first, read the book then rewatched straight away. They're both fantastic. That birth scene at the beginning Oh My!!! Disgusting. So incredible to look at you can almost smell the fish, right.

I can imagine the book being truly impressive.
It's amazing just how well they conveyed scent through visual imagery.
I think I caught myself taking deep breaths a number of times or inhaling to block out scents that I imagined were there. lol

[Dani8]

I can imagine the book being truly impressive.
It's amazing just how well they conveyed scent through visual imagery.
I think I caught myself taking deep breaths a number of times or inhaling to block out scents that I imagined were there. lol

YES! The visuals were like they were painted on velvet.

[Citizen Rules]

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I, Daniel Blake (2017)

I don't get it, I don't get the love for this movie. I liked it, I like small, quieter and simpler indie films. I'd give it a solid rating_3 maybe even a half point higher...but...I just don't get what the big deal is about this film. I mean why do people love it so much? Actually I do think I know why.

[Mr_TagoMago]

40940
Kimi no na wa. 3/10

This film makes me angry. Its so shallow and manipulative. Im sad people are hailing this as some artistic achievement and masterpiece.

[bean]

Road Trip - 6.5/10


One of those if you're feeling it put it in viewings. Man it's been a while since I last watched it, pretty funny from start to finish. That first scene with Andy Dick? Yeah, glad you're not blowing things out of proportion.


Side note: Any Sean William Scott movie from this era is worth the watch.

[Theophile]

Train to Busan rating_4

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Incredibly solid and well-told horror story with a message.

I struggle to not rate this movie higher, however, there are some unintentionally funny moments (to me anyway) and is rather overly message-driven.

These are odd things to criticize for me because both actually make the movie more watchable to a degree.

Regardless, Train to Busan is a refreshingly good time. Highly recommended for horror fans.

I loved this movie. It was very well done. :)

[Theophile]

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(REWATCH) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer rating_4_5 With such a title it should be understood that this movie is equally dark and beautiful. Set in the 1800's Paris, France, is a story of a young man with exceptional smell that, desiring to retain the scent of a particular girl, begins to murder others to create a perfume.
An extraordinary film done with artistic brilliance.

Cool movie, but I still do not understand the last quarter of the movie (when it takes the giant left turn and runs off the rails). Could you explain it to me, please?

[dadgumblah]

The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

Truly exceptional zombie (or zombie-like, if you prefer) movie, with good characters and depth instead of a an all-out munch fest, which I don't mind either. This one is set after the decimation of most of civilization from a fungal plague, where we see mostly military survivors at a fenced-in camp. Unusual from what you might expect at an army camp, there are several dozen child survivors who are infected with the fungus and given the chance, will attack and kill remaining humans. The difference between the children and the giant hordes of flesh-eating "Hungries" is that they retain the human ability to think and learn. That is, as long as the humans keeping charge of them keep a lotion rubbed into their own skin that blocks the human smell. Without it, the children will start going into a fit, trying to bite their keepers. And make no mistake, the kids are being kept prisoners, wakened rudely each morning by their military guards who keep them strapped into wheelchairs to roll them into a class. Here, they are treated humanely by Helen (Gemma Arterton), who not only teaches them but tells them stories, which they love.

The ranking soldier, Sgt. Parks (Paddy Considine), is very rough and rightfully fearful of the children, referring to each one as an "it." He doesn't like Helen's methods but Helen disregards his rebuke and grows particularly close to a very special child, Melanie (Sennia Nanua), who seems to learn and evolve faster than the other children. Outside the camp, thousands of Hungries keep gathering until they eventually break in, leading Helen, Parks, Melanie, another soldier, Kieran (Fisayo Akinade), and the leading army scientist, Dr. Caldwell (Glenn Close) to all escape, first by military vehicle, then by foot. They make their way to London, where Melanie leads them through the dormant Hungries, who only come awake when they hear noise or smell anything not covered by the odor blocker. This is really where the movie hits high gear, as the survivors have to literally tiptoe through thousands of motionless flesh-eaters, trying to find food and shelter. Melanie is not threatened by the Hungries, as the children are part zombie themselves.

This movie really does have a heart as Helen sees these second generation kids as something more than zombies. Dr. Caldwell understands that Melanie is the smartest and wants to cut her up to work upon a hoped-for vaccine against the plague. Helen protects Melanie against Caldwell, whom she knows will eviscerate Melanie at the first chance, even as they are on the run. The rest of the survivors begin to trust Melanie as she volunteers to go on solo missions to find food, shelter, anything that will aid them in staying alive. If she munches on a stray cat on her errands, oh well, kid's gotta eat. She does so to suppress her need to eat humans. She begins to bond with all of them, except of course Caldwell. There are very tense moments as the group explores a mostly deserted London. Caldwell knows some secrets that she keeps close to the vest. There are other, hidden dangers in London and it really comes down to Melanie to help them make it through. The ending is particularly touching. The cast is all fine, but Sennia Nanua is a revelation as Melanie. The movie succeeds or fails on her performance and I'm happy to say it succeeds greatly.

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4.5

[Ms. M]

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I, Daniel Blake (2017)

I don't get it, I don't get the love for this movie. I liked it, I like small, quieter and simpler indie films. I'd give it a solid rating_3 maybe even a half point higher...but...I just don't get what the big deal is about this film. I mean why do people love it so much? Actually I do think I know why.
It's too bad You didn't enjoy this movie as I did. Somethimes too many recommendations can riun receive of a movie, because You expect too much. I didn't know much about this movie before I watched it, only general outline.

I think one reason I love it, was helpless fight with bureaucracy which suppose to serve every citizen, but its turned out that nationals had to act absurdly, because of rules, which don't help anyone. E.g. need to look for a job, but shouldn't find it.
The second reason is an issue poverty of members living in reach western countries. When You see a single mother, who could be Your neighbour and who is so hungry that is grabbing the food and devouring it in the corner and can't afford for basic higenic products, it's really shocking. There is a lot of food in every store, poeple eat in restaurants and she is passing out because lack of food.
Those rae the effects of law, which made her moved out from family town, where her family could support her.

Forgive me CR this too long screed:) I just want to share with You my opinion:)

[Chypmunk]

Angela (Rebecca Miller, 1995) 2.5
Sometimes Heaven and Hell aren't so very far apart

[Larry]

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(REWATCH) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 4.5 With such a title it should be understood that this movie is equally dark and beautiful. Set in the 1800's Paris, France, is a story of a young man with exceptional smell that, desiring to retain the scent of a particular girl, begins to murder others to create a perfume.
An extraordinary film done with artistic brilliance.

Will watch this. Sounds very weird....which intrigues me.

[Larry]

Based on a classic bestselling novel. Never heard of it. Now to read the novel first which will ruin the film or forgo it?

[Kissintel]

I loved this movie. It was very well done. :)

If you are interested, Seoul Station (2016) is the animated prequel. I haven't seen it myself yet, but it is available on Amazon to rent or buy. Nothing on Netflix unfortunately.

[Thursday Next]

I didn't like the novel of Perfume but loved the film, beautifully realised, Ben Whishaw is great, the music is great. Film > book in this case.

[TheUsualSuspect]

47 Meters Down

(Johannes Roberts)

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2

Originally released on dvd as In The Deep, the success of The Shallows made the studio re-think their marketing strategy for this film. They quickly changed the title and gave it a small theatrical run, making it earn a few extra dollars here and there. But in thinking that, does this mean that the film is a cheap direct to dvd shark flick? Well, yeah it totally is. I'm oddly okay with that as well. 47 Meters Down is boring to start, mildly entertaining throughout with an eye-rolling finish.

Sisters Lisa and Kate decides to go into a shark cage while on vacation. Exciting, thrilling and dangerous. Things take a turn when the cable line to the cage breaks off and the sisters are plummeted 47 meters down. With low oxygen and hungry sharks surrounding them, can they make it back up to safety?

This film could have earned an extra rating from me had they ended the film 5 minutes earlier than they did. There is a moment in the film that a line is spoken and you immediately know that this will play into the plot later on. When it does, you pat yourself on the back for knowing this and appreciate the chance the filmmakers took in ending their story. But then....the film goes on for another 5 or so minutes, completely ruining what could have been a memorable and dark ending. Now this film becomes another generic shark film in a sea of trash.

The film uses a lot of diving lingo to try and make itself seem like it knows what it is talking about. I get the sneaky suspicion that it doesn't. "You guys are experienced, right?" "Umm...yeah." That's all it took for the captain to let these ladies on the boat. Get his license revoked!!!! If he even has one. I thought maybe he did it on purpose and that there was a sinister plot to ransom the girls for millions from their wealthy parents. That's thinking too outside the box.

If I saw a flashlight from far away not moving anywhere, is my best option to leave the cage and investigate? You have hungry sharks out there, low oxygen, no weapon. Dumb girls. There is one shot in the film that was pretty cool, but you need to throw out logic to appreciate it. I did, the film needs all the help it can get. 47 Meters Down has some tense filled moments, but they are sprinkled between dumb decision and illogical scuba scenes. The Shallows is a much better shark flick.

[the samoan lawyer]

Mollys Game (2017) - rating_3
The Seinfeld Story (2004) - rating_3
Fargo; Season 3 (2017) - rating_4_5 best season yet and not just because of.....


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Winstead!!!


Although she was brilliant, the star of the show for me, was David Thewlis. What an amazing performance.

[Chypmunk]

Honor Among Lovers (Dorothy Arzner, 1931) 3
Oh what a tangled silk web it weaves...