Films I watched this week (NO SPOILERS) (Vol 3)
Discussion
mikebradford said:
smn159 said:
Godzilla v Kong
Nothing much else on that we hadn't seen so gave this a punt on the Odeon Limitless. Dear God...
I guess that it might have some entertainment value to a 6 year old, but dodgy CGI, a nonsensical story, characters which were completely incidental to proceedings and endless fights for little apparent reason did wear thin after a while.
I like the new gidzilla movie so went in to watch this with a negative attitude.Nothing much else on that we hadn't seen so gave this a punt on the Odeon Limitless. Dear God...
I guess that it might have some entertainment value to a 6 year old, but dodgy CGI, a nonsensical story, characters which were completely incidental to proceedings and endless fights for little apparent reason did wear thin after a while.
I don't like the scale of the monsters, and feel Gidzilla should dwarf Kong.
However as a brain out film I ended up liking it.
A couple of moments were cheesy when the monsters became bros and teamed up.
What was unnecessary was the marvel esq jumping round in zero gravity. Just keep the fighting on the ground.
Radec said:
Please tell me he uses this move in the film
Not quite, however........There's a part where Kong literally uses a baby monkey as a nun-chuck to beat the other apes with
And another where Godzilla swan dives into a load of buildings off a ledge or something. Godzilla causes more deaths in this film than any of the bad guys by a substantial marginSpeed
Watched the DVD last weekend as it was years since I last watched it.
Rollercoaster action movie that's fun, dumb and cheesy; brilliantly executed all round by cast, director and rest of the production team.
Funnily enough I found out it's getting the 30th anniversary re-release this week. Can't wait to watch it again on the big screen.
9 cheesy gold watches out of ten
P.S. does anyone know a list of cinema re-releases or regularly check local cinema listings?
Watched the DVD last weekend as it was years since I last watched it.
Rollercoaster action movie that's fun, dumb and cheesy; brilliantly executed all round by cast, director and rest of the production team.
Funnily enough I found out it's getting the 30th anniversary re-release this week. Can't wait to watch it again on the big screen.
9 cheesy gold watches out of ten
P.S. does anyone know a list of cinema re-releases or regularly check local cinema listings?
maccas99 said:
DodgyGeezer said:
Odeon also have Mad Max Fury Road, The Lost Boys, Blade, Day of the Dead, Ex Machina (on IMAX), From Dusk til Dawn, Luca, Soul and Speed
Edited by stemll on Wednesday 3rd April 00:06
ShredderXLE said:
mikebradford said:
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
No where near as good as the last one. The last one was brilliant at bringing ghostbusters back to life with the young actors bringing real fun to the screen. It also had a nice balance bring the original cast in near the end. This felt right and that they were handing over the reigns.
However in this I feel the original cast dominate, and it feels like any following film will have even more screen time for them.
They should have let the youngsters take the franchise forward alone, as for me their was far to many actors involved.
It was also telling that the brother character could have been cut completely and it would have had no effect on the film. He should be a key character and not someone with less screen time than the James Acaster character.
However credit to James he was OK, which surprised me as he can grate on me on most shows.
Overall very average.
Just got back from the cinema and totally agree. A film that I will never even think about watching again. I didnt hate it - but it was nothing more than something occupying my eyeballs for a couple of hours which is a shame as Afterlife gave it a bit of potential. Sadly the film was centred around the Phoebe character and shes a sh!tty person who I didnt feel a micron of empathy for wheras the brothers quite likeable.No where near as good as the last one. The last one was brilliant at bringing ghostbusters back to life with the young actors bringing real fun to the screen. It also had a nice balance bring the original cast in near the end. This felt right and that they were handing over the reigns.
However in this I feel the original cast dominate, and it feels like any following film will have even more screen time for them.
They should have let the youngsters take the franchise forward alone, as for me their was far to many actors involved.
It was also telling that the brother character could have been cut completely and it would have had no effect on the film. He should be a key character and not someone with less screen time than the James Acaster character.
However credit to James he was OK, which surprised me as he can grate on me on most shows.
Overall very average.
stemll said:
maccas99 said:
DodgyGeezer said:
Odeon also have Mad Max Fury Road, The Lost Boys, Blade, Day of the Dead, Ex Machina (on IMAX), From Dusk til Dawn, Luca, Soul and Speed
Edited by stemll on Wednesday 3rd April 00:06
smithyithy said:
Cineworld have the following coming up: Predator, Speed, Demolition Man, Con Air, Mad Max Fury Road, Star Wars Ep.1
Vue at Bromley has the full house of Mad Max filmsMAD MAX (1979)
MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR (1982)
MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME (1985)
MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015)
I only really like the first one and don't think I need to see it on the big screen
bloomen said:
I wish showing older stuff was more of a thing. If I spot something I always make the effort but there are no very mutli screens near me.
Last one was The Shining when it got its 4k release. Healthy turn out too.
We have two local cinemas here, one private & one owned by the council. The private one used to show all sorts of art house & NT live streams and so on but Covid nearly killed the place. Last one was The Shining when it got its 4k release. Healthy turn out too.
Now it's a non stop diet of MCU & kids animated stuff. You can't blame them for chasing dollar. OTOH, the council one is showing Buster Keaton films this week along with Fight Club, The Ladykillers, Passport to Pimlico, Macbeth and still manages to fit in Kung Fu Panda, Dune 2 & the new Ghostbusters. A vibrant scene is essential imo & you can't take it for granted.
stemll said:
maccas99 said:
DodgyGeezer said:
Odeon also have Mad Max Fury Road, The Lost Boys, Blade, Day of the Dead, Ex Machina (on IMAX), From Dusk til Dawn, Luca, Soul and Speed
Edited by stemll on Wednesday 3rd April 00:06
Cineworld have a good run of older stuff which is great, there's a Showcase near me as well that go a bit further off-piste as well with their showings which is great. Some stuff I probably wouldn't go back and see where I'm not sure of the benefit of seeing it on the big screen such as Fight Club, but some things released before I could go like Die Hard etc I'm appreciative of being able to go and see. They've got Mary Poppins coming up for example.
Need for Speed
It's funny we were talking about there being no good video game adaptations (or very few at least), because I think this is actually a spot on translation of the games (Most Wanted anyway).
Does that make it a good film? No
I remember this didn't really do very well on release for a number of reasons but I've seen it a few times now and I really don't mind it. Yes, the final car chase is a bit disappointing if you look too hard at the replicas but they at least did a fair job with the sound design (although the P1 is pretty bad). But the first two thirds with the Mustang (and what a great looking car that still is) with all the POV driving bits is pretty fun. It's silly, the plot is cut and paste from any number of other films but at several times whilst watching it I did feel like I was playing the old games, before they turned Need for Speed into what it is today where it's just about takeovers and stunt course etc.
6/10
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Hadn't seen this in a while, it's one of those films that I still find myself quoting without thinking about it ("like a glove!" is default for me when parking in a tight spot). It was iconic at the time, I remember watching the cartoon as well as a kid so I spent a long time with the charcater.
Rewatching it now, it's silly and fun but I think Jim Carrey has done many other films that have aged much better tbh. I think it was one of his first films as a lead and you can certainly see all the groundwork for his later characters in this one. There are few laughs left once you've seen it several times, unlike other classics where you find yourself laughing even in anticipation of the upcoming joke or where you catch a joke you missed before. It's obvious, in-your-face humour. Personally I get much more enjoyment from rewatching say The Mask or Liar Liar.
6/10
(interesting point about Jim Carrey, scrolling through his IMDB page he's done 66 movies. He's arguably one of the most famous actors in Hollywood, you'd struggle to find someone who doesn't know him. He's pretty much universally loved/praised and I don't think I've ever read a review of his own performance that has been anything less than glowing, yet he only has four movies rated above 6.x. I remember watching the documentary about his process of making The Man on the Moon and being fascinated by him and his approach to roles and acting in general. He's a man who does what he loves and gives his all to every performance but is I'm it to entertain people and I think that's why he's so loved. Even a bad Jim Carrey film still has Jim Carrey in it. I can't think of really anyone else like him that has that effect on movies, a truly singular talent.)
It's funny we were talking about there being no good video game adaptations (or very few at least), because I think this is actually a spot on translation of the games (Most Wanted anyway).
Does that make it a good film? No
I remember this didn't really do very well on release for a number of reasons but I've seen it a few times now and I really don't mind it. Yes, the final car chase is a bit disappointing if you look too hard at the replicas but they at least did a fair job with the sound design (although the P1 is pretty bad). But the first two thirds with the Mustang (and what a great looking car that still is) with all the POV driving bits is pretty fun. It's silly, the plot is cut and paste from any number of other films but at several times whilst watching it I did feel like I was playing the old games, before they turned Need for Speed into what it is today where it's just about takeovers and stunt course etc.
6/10
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Hadn't seen this in a while, it's one of those films that I still find myself quoting without thinking about it ("like a glove!" is default for me when parking in a tight spot). It was iconic at the time, I remember watching the cartoon as well as a kid so I spent a long time with the charcater.
Rewatching it now, it's silly and fun but I think Jim Carrey has done many other films that have aged much better tbh. I think it was one of his first films as a lead and you can certainly see all the groundwork for his later characters in this one. There are few laughs left once you've seen it several times, unlike other classics where you find yourself laughing even in anticipation of the upcoming joke or where you catch a joke you missed before. It's obvious, in-your-face humour. Personally I get much more enjoyment from rewatching say The Mask or Liar Liar.
6/10
(interesting point about Jim Carrey, scrolling through his IMDB page he's done 66 movies. He's arguably one of the most famous actors in Hollywood, you'd struggle to find someone who doesn't know him. He's pretty much universally loved/praised and I don't think I've ever read a review of his own performance that has been anything less than glowing, yet he only has four movies rated above 6.x. I remember watching the documentary about his process of making The Man on the Moon and being fascinated by him and his approach to roles and acting in general. He's a man who does what he loves and gives his all to every performance but is I'm it to entertain people and I think that's why he's so loved. Even a bad Jim Carrey film still has Jim Carrey in it. I can't think of really anyone else like him that has that effect on movies, a truly singular talent.)
C5_Steve said:
stemll said:
maccas99 said:
DodgyGeezer said:
Odeon also have Mad Max Fury Road, The Lost Boys, Blade, Day of the Dead, Ex Machina (on IMAX), From Dusk til Dawn, Luca, Soul and Speed
Edited by stemll on Wednesday 3rd April 00:06
Cineworld have a good run of older stuff which is great, there's a Showcase near me as well that go a bit further off-piste as well with their showings which is great. Some stuff I probably wouldn't go back and see where I'm not sure of the benefit of seeing it on the big screen such as Fight Club, but some things released before I could go like Die Hard etc I'm appreciative of being able to go and see. They've got Mary Poppins coming up for example.
Ep.1 is a bit naff overall, but I'd appreciate some parts on the big screen, the pod racing was always cool IMO and the duel between Obi Wan and Darth Maul is superb
Arrival
This isn't a film, if you asked me, that I would say is a favorite of mine but I watched it again last night, (I watch it any time I see it on TV) and it is exceptional.
If you've never watched it I cannot recommend it highly enough: a thoughtful, considered beautifully shot and scored science fiction film about aliens visiting Earth.
Amy Adams is superb, the guy from The Town is great as a supporting actor. It's shot by Denis Villeneuve which I hadn't appreciated and I think it's fantastic.
Without putting a spoiler in, there's a moment where it all starts to come together for AA's character towards the end and it just builds and builds I can't describe how but it seems to encompass the entirety of life, death, love, tragedy, loss and its understanding.
Solid 9 Abbots out of 10 Costellos
This isn't a film, if you asked me, that I would say is a favorite of mine but I watched it again last night, (I watch it any time I see it on TV) and it is exceptional.
If you've never watched it I cannot recommend it highly enough: a thoughtful, considered beautifully shot and scored science fiction film about aliens visiting Earth.
Amy Adams is superb, the guy from The Town is great as a supporting actor. It's shot by Denis Villeneuve which I hadn't appreciated and I think it's fantastic.
Without putting a spoiler in, there's a moment where it all starts to come together for AA's character towards the end and it just builds and builds I can't describe how but it seems to encompass the entirety of life, death, love, tragedy, loss and its understanding.
Solid 9 Abbots out of 10 Costellos
Crook said:
Arrival
This isn't a film, if you asked me, that I would say is a favorite of mine but I watched it again last night, (I watch it any time I see it on TV) and it is exceptional.
If you've never watched it I cannot recommend it highly enough: a thoughtful, considered beautifully shot and scored science fiction film about aliens visiting Earth.
Amy Adams is superb, the guy from The Town is great as a supporting actor. It's shot by Denis Villeneuve which I hadn't appreciated and I think it's fantastic.
Without putting a spoiler in, there's a moment where it all starts to come together for AA's character towards the end and it just builds and builds I can't describe how but it seems to encompass the entirety of life, death, love, tragedy, loss and its understanding.
Solid 9 Abbots out of 10 Costellos
I like a bit of science fiction but I didn't enjoy this. I think it was the visions, flashbacks and flash forwards that tripped me up. Maybe I need another watch.This isn't a film, if you asked me, that I would say is a favorite of mine but I watched it again last night, (I watch it any time I see it on TV) and it is exceptional.
If you've never watched it I cannot recommend it highly enough: a thoughtful, considered beautifully shot and scored science fiction film about aliens visiting Earth.
Amy Adams is superb, the guy from The Town is great as a supporting actor. It's shot by Denis Villeneuve which I hadn't appreciated and I think it's fantastic.
Without putting a spoiler in, there's a moment where it all starts to come together for AA's character towards the end and it just builds and builds I can't describe how but it seems to encompass the entirety of life, death, love, tragedy, loss and its understanding.
Solid 9 Abbots out of 10 Costellos
The guy from The Town is Jeremy Renner, apart from the fact he is one of the Avengers in the Marvel MCU he was in The Hurt Locker, Wind River, The Bourne Legacy and two Mission Impossible films to name a few.
Crook said:
Arrival
This isn't a film, if you asked me, that I would say is a favorite of mine but I watched it again last night, (I watch it any time I see it on TV) and it is exceptional.
If you've never watched it I cannot recommend it highly enough: a thoughtful, considered beautifully shot and scored science fiction film about aliens visiting Earth.
Amy Adams is superb, the guy from The Town is great as a supporting actor. It's shot by Denis Villeneuve which I hadn't appreciated and I think it's fantastic.
Without putting a spoiler in, there's a moment where it all starts to come together for AA's character towards the end and it just builds and builds I can't describe how but it seems to encompass the entirety of life, death, love, tragedy, loss and its understanding.
Solid 9 Abbots out of 10 Costellos
Watched it recently too (along with a few others from the Denis Villeneuve back catalogue) and it is indeed superb.This isn't a film, if you asked me, that I would say is a favorite of mine but I watched it again last night, (I watch it any time I see it on TV) and it is exceptional.
If you've never watched it I cannot recommend it highly enough: a thoughtful, considered beautifully shot and scored science fiction film about aliens visiting Earth.
Amy Adams is superb, the guy from The Town is great as a supporting actor. It's shot by Denis Villeneuve which I hadn't appreciated and I think it's fantastic.
Without putting a spoiler in, there's a moment where it all starts to come together for AA's character towards the end and it just builds and builds I can't describe how but it seems to encompass the entirety of life, death, love, tragedy, loss and its understanding.
Solid 9 Abbots out of 10 Costellos
I also now think Villeneuve > Nolan...
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