Good films I watched this weekend (Vol 2)
Discussion
We chose Annabelle and Ghostbusters for our Halloween viewing.
The Mrs is of a nervous disposition so avoids horror movies as a rule. I must admit I was expecting it to be gash but I really didn't mind it at all, there were some jumpy moments and although I'm sure it didn't intend to be I found it quite funny at times.
The doll however looked creepy as f
k out the box so why you'd buy it in the first place who knows?! 6/10
Ghostbusters. Not much to say, genius, I never fail to wet myself laughing at this scene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-b-CfHbPGQ
10/10
The Mrs is of a nervous disposition so avoids horror movies as a rule. I must admit I was expecting it to be gash but I really didn't mind it at all, there were some jumpy moments and although I'm sure it didn't intend to be I found it quite funny at times.
The doll however looked creepy as f
k out the box so why you'd buy it in the first place who knows?! 6/10Ghostbusters. Not much to say, genius, I never fail to wet myself laughing at this scene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-b-CfHbPGQ
10/10
irocfan said:
Watchman said:
Had to watch Maleficent to determine if it would be suitable for my 6yo daughter.
It isn't, but it's not a bad film. It seems stuck between an adult's film and a kid's film somewhere - it's quite dark yet it's clearly a Disney fantasy.
funny thing is mrs Irocfan and I came out of the cinema with this very thought - maybe too dark for the young 'uns but not dark enough for the mid-teen upwards market. Did enjoy it though with some good performances and glorious visuals. I'd be looking at a healthy 78% It isn't, but it's not a bad film. It seems stuck between an adult's film and a kid's film somewhere - it's quite dark yet it's clearly a Disney fantasy.
Fairy tales are MEANT to be dark aren't they? Too many kids things nowadays have lost the scariness/darkness of a real fairy tale.
stanthebiker said:
irocfan said:
Watchman said:
Had to watch Maleficent to determine if it would be suitable for my 6yo daughter.
It isn't, but it's not a bad film. It seems stuck between an adult's film and a kid's film somewhere - it's quite dark yet it's clearly a Disney fantasy.
funny thing is mrs Irocfan and I came out of the cinema with this very thought - maybe too dark for the young 'uns but not dark enough for the mid-teen upwards market. Did enjoy it though with some good performances and glorious visuals. I'd be looking at a healthy 78% It isn't, but it's not a bad film. It seems stuck between an adult's film and a kid's film somewhere - it's quite dark yet it's clearly a Disney fantasy.
Fairy tales are MEANT to be dark aren't they? Too many kids things nowadays have lost the scariness/darkness of a real fairy tale.
Pesty said:
The conjuring.
I have not been scared watching a film since a kid. i find 'horror films' amusing. until now that is
my word this film had me jumping. ok all the tricks are there and you know they are coming but its so well done.
Very good film. very well made, good acting.
be warned. don't watch it in the dark like i did
8.8/10
Watched this yesterday as well. Enjoyed it a lot and I'm usually really fussy about horror films (though I love the good ones).I have not been scared watching a film since a kid. i find 'horror films' amusing. until now that is
my word this film had me jumping. ok all the tricks are there and you know they are coming but its so well done.
Very good film. very well made, good acting.
be warned. don't watch it in the dark like i did
8.8/10
My girlfriend hid behind a cushion for half of it, definitely the sign of a good horro film.
We had a choice of The Conjuring, Willow Creek or Eden Lake. Anyone seen either of the other two. Any good?
Japveesix said:
Watched this yesterday as well. Enjoyed it a lot and I'm usually really fussy about horror films (though I love the good ones).
My girlfriend hid behind a cushion for half of it, definitely the sign of a good horro film.
We had a choice of The Conjuring, Willow Creek or Eden Lake. Anyone seen either of the other two. Any good?
Yes my mrs was very quiet. I think she was actually disturbed by it. My girlfriend hid behind a cushion for half of it, definitely the sign of a good horro film.
We had a choice of The Conjuring, Willow Creek or Eden Lake. Anyone seen either of the other two. Any good?
Not seen willow creek but I have seen Eden lake. Was ok but didn't really enjoy it myself despite Kelly Riley being in it.
Watched the Judge last night staring Robert Duval and Robert Downey Jr.
It was good and worth a watch, lost a bit of steam somewhere in the middle as for me it slipped into melancholy a bit too much for my liking. Robert Downey Jr plays Robert Downey Jr, you could drop him into a film like this, Iron Man/Avengers and he plays it the exact same.
7/10.
It was good and worth a watch, lost a bit of steam somewhere in the middle as for me it slipped into melancholy a bit too much for my liking. Robert Downey Jr plays Robert Downey Jr, you could drop him into a film like this, Iron Man/Avengers and he plays it the exact same.
7/10.
a311 said:
Watched the Judge last night staring Robert Duval and Robert Downey Jr.
It was good and worth a watch, lost a bit of steam somewhere in the middle as for me it slipped into melancholy a bit too much for my liking. Robert Downey Jr plays Robert Downey Jr, you could drop him into a film like this, Iron Man/Avengers and he plays it the exact same.
7/10.
It was good and worth a watch, lost a bit of steam somewhere in the middle as for me it slipped into melancholy a bit too much for my liking. Robert Downey Jr plays Robert Downey Jr, you could drop him into a film like this, Iron Man/Avengers and he plays it the exact same.
7/10.
RD Jnr is a very limited actor in my opinion and I don't understand all of hype around him.
The Changeling - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747
Didn't know anything about this before watching it, really great film. Looked wonderful and had me gripped from the start. Jolie nailed the role perfectly.
8/10
Didn't know anything about this before watching it, really great film. Looked wonderful and had me gripped from the start. Jolie nailed the role perfectly.
8/10
The Hypno-Toad said:
Halb said:
The Cabin in the Woods, very good, it kept me entertained! Nice premise, something newish.
"Wait....wait.....have you, have you got me on speakerphone?"
I do love that movie...
"Yeah, uh, I had to dismember that guy with a trowel. What have you been up to?"
qube_TA said:
The Changeling - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747
Didn't know anything about this before watching it, really great film. Looked wonderful and had me gripped from the start. Jolie nailed the role perfectly.
8/10
Its a great film - and IIRC sadly its a true story. Didn't know anything about this before watching it, really great film. Looked wonderful and had me gripped from the start. Jolie nailed the role perfectly.
8/10
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