Good films I watched this weekend (Vol 2)
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Cross of Honour - A Norwegian film, based on the true story of five airmen - three German and two British who are shot down and have to co-operate to survive.
The film features Rupert Grint, who plays a dart-throwing Scouser, who gets on the Germans nerves. There's even a car-related discussion in the film.
"Germany makes ze best cars in ze vorld".
"Certainly the most boring ones!"
"British cars - zey alvays break down!"
It's ironic that a bloke called "Stig" heads the cast list.
The German bomber crew even have a survival pack that contains sausages and beer. Make of that what you will.
The film features Rupert Grint, who plays a dart-throwing Scouser, who gets on the Germans nerves. There's even a car-related discussion in the film.
"Germany makes ze best cars in ze vorld".
"Certainly the most boring ones!"
"British cars - zey alvays break down!"
It's ironic that a bloke called "Stig" heads the cast list.
The German bomber crew even have a survival pack that contains sausages and beer. Make of that what you will.
Fifty Dead Men Walking.
A film about a special branch informant in Northern Ireland in the 80s. Didn't know anything about it, late night film on the Beeb. It was excellent. Had me hooked at the appropriate times. And another nice lil performance from Ben Kingsley as a SB guy.
Based on a true story but the guy it is based on doesn't like the film.
A film about a special branch informant in Northern Ireland in the 80s. Didn't know anything about it, late night film on the Beeb. It was excellent. Had me hooked at the appropriate times. And another nice lil performance from Ben Kingsley as a SB guy.
Based on a true story but the guy it is based on doesn't like the film.
Halb said:
Fifty Dead Men Walking.
A film about a special branch informant in Northern Ireland in the 80s. Didn't know anything about it, late night film on the Beeb. It was excellent. Had me hooked at the appropriate times. And another nice lil performance from Ben Kingsley as a SB guy.
Based on a true story but the guy it is based on doesn't like the film.
Not seen the film yet but the book of the same name is brilliantA film about a special branch informant in Northern Ireland in the 80s. Didn't know anything about it, late night film on the Beeb. It was excellent. Had me hooked at the appropriate times. And another nice lil performance from Ben Kingsley as a SB guy.
Based on a true story but the guy it is based on doesn't like the film.
Not a film but a documentary someone mentioned earlier in the thread.
Road
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3546370/
As I'm not a fan of motorcycle road racing I didn't actually know any of the story which made it all the more fascinating. An amazing tale about a remarkable family.
Intoxicating 9/10
And yes I did cry like a big girls blouse, possibly more than once...ahem.
Road
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3546370/
As I'm not a fan of motorcycle road racing I didn't actually know any of the story which made it all the more fascinating. An amazing tale about a remarkable family.
Intoxicating 9/10
And yes I did cry like a big girls blouse, possibly more than once...ahem.
irocfan said:
Legend83 said:
I turned Biutiful off after 20 minutes. I couldn't take it!
I just read the synopsis on wiki... feck me!!! I wanted to slit my wrists after reading just that, no thank you!fttm said:
Where/how did you manage to see Road ? Searching on the android box which is usually great for movies and can't find it anywhere .
Amazon instant video, rented the HD copy for £1.99http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MWVFGCW?ref_=imdbref...
Adam B said:
irocfan said:
Legend83 said:
I turned Biutiful off after 20 minutes. I couldn't take it!
I just read the synopsis on wiki... feck me!!! I wanted to slit my wrists after reading just that, no thank you!Agreed, I didn't say there was anything wrong with it - just think people would miss out on a lot of fantastic films if they just watch happy or action movies, which IMHO is a shame for them.
And I don't see gritty/sad/tough and entertaining as being mutually exclusive
i will also watch some films for escapism and find them entertaining too
And I don't see gritty/sad/tough and entertaining as being mutually exclusive
i will also watch some films for escapism and find them entertaining too
Edited by Adam B on Sunday 12th April 16:47
BrownBottle said:
fttm said:
Where/how did you manage to see Road ? Searching on the android box which is usually great for movies and can't find it anywhere .
Amazon instant video, rented the HD copy for £1.99http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MWVFGCW?ref_=imdbref...
Saw a great Spanish thriller 'Sleep Tight' from BBC4. Like most foreign films, it treats the audience as intelligent and the plot isn't predictable.
http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1437358/
http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1437358/
BrownBottle said:
Not a film but a documentary someone mentioned earlier in the thread.
Road
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3546370/
As I'm not a fan of motorcycle road racing I didn't actually know any of the story which made it all the more fascinating. An amazing tale about a remarkable family.
Intoxicating 9/10
And yes I did cry like a big girls blouse, possibly more than once...ahem.
Me too! Blubbed like a girl, what an amazing dynasty!Road
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3546370/
As I'm not a fan of motorcycle road racing I didn't actually know any of the story which made it all the more fascinating. An amazing tale about a remarkable family.
Intoxicating 9/10
And yes I did cry like a big girls blouse, possibly more than once...ahem.
Fantastic 9/10
digimeistter said:
BrownBottle said:
Not a film but a documentary someone mentioned earlier in the thread.
Road
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3546370/
As I'm not a fan of motorcycle road racing I didn't actually know any of the story which made it all the more fascinating. An amazing tale about a remarkable family.
Intoxicating 9/10
And yes I did cry like a big girls blouse, possibly more than once...ahem.
Me too! Blubbed like a girl, what an amazing dynasty!Road
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3546370/
As I'm not a fan of motorcycle road racing I didn't actually know any of the story which made it all the more fascinating. An amazing tale about a remarkable family.
Intoxicating 9/10
And yes I did cry like a big girls blouse, possibly more than once...ahem.
Fantastic 9/10
Adam B said:
Agreed, I didn't say there was anything wrong with it - just think people would miss out on a lot of fantastic films if they just watch happy or action movies, which IMHO is a shame for them.
And I don't see gritty/sad/tough and entertaining as being mutually exclusive
i will also watch some films for escapism and find them entertaining too
Just read the synopsis, looks good will seek it out.And I don't see gritty/sad/tough and entertaining as being mutually exclusive
i will also watch some films for escapism and find them entertaining too
Edited by Adam B on Sunday 12th April 16:47
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