Films I watched this week

[chris watton]

I watched a Blu-Ray version of Sylvester Stallone's Daylight. It really surprised me, for a mid-'90's films, the special effects still looked terrific (because they are practical effects)? On the whole, a very enjoyable film.

[irocfan]

Magnificent 7 (remake). Loved it, it was also fun trying to figure out who would/n't make it. Some genuine chuckles, pathos, good acting - what more do you want? 83%


Curious to see if there'll be a 'Return of...'

[Chris7865677]

Me Before You. Sad film.

[jammy-git]

Just watched Eddie The Eagle on a flight (so not sure how much it had been edited). It was an overnight flight and I watched in two parts, nothing particular spectacular about it, nothing particularly wrong with it. I'd say the distinction of an average film. 5/10.

[Newc]

American Honey.

2.5 hours of no plot, though nominally about millennial slackers on a road trip, Fantastic soundtrack and photography in shakey-cam and 4:3 aspect. Astonishing piece of film making. I loved it. Mrs Newc thought it was the worst thing she'd seen all year.

8.5 from me, 3.5 from Mrs N.

Go and see for yourself and win a free bucket of domestic tension.

[Lordbenny]

Luther Blisset said:

New Adam Curtis Documentary film called HyperNormalization, made 3 hours fly by.
Here's a trailer
https://youtu.be/AUiqaFIONPQ
Here's the film
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p04b183c/adam...

ETA it contains some distressing footage from the outset

Edited by Luther Blisset on Monday 17th October 16:42

I watched the first hour then, at midnight, looked to see how much longer it was, couldn't stay up another two hours so went to bed. Although the first hour was interesting I probably won't watch the rest as I only like 'Hollywood' endings!

[Halb]

Tremors on ITV4 Tue 25 Oct, 10PM

[jbudgie]

Halb said:

Tremors on ITV4 Tue 25 Oct, 10PM

I've downloaded it now, so available at all times.

[ApOrbital]

Siege of Jadotville

Bloody loved it 9/10

True story bro.

[TheChampers]

Bridget Jones's Baby; hilarious. Emma Thompson had some fantastic lines, but she did co-write it.

Best line from Emma is along the lines of (during the birth scene) "I'd stay away from the business end chaps, my ex said it was like watching his favourite pub being demolished

Man card handed in

[ApOrbital]

[Adam B]

Luther Blisset said:

New Adam Curtis Documentary film called HyperNormalization, made 3 hours fly by.

Here's the film
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p04b183c/adam...

anyone know why this is on line but not available on bbc iplayer on sky catch up?

[Antony Moxey]

Grimsby. I suspect the bottle of Pinot and a couple of tequilas helped but I found it ridiculously hilarious. Probably best not to bother with a second viewing, although of particular merriment was the elephant scene.SWMBO was suitably unimpressed.

[bingybongy]

TheChampers said:

Bridget Jones's Baby; hilarious. Emma Thompson had some fantastic lines, but she did co-write it.

Best line from Emma is along the lines of (during the birth scene) "I'd stay away from the business end chaps, my ex said it was like watching his favourite pub being demolished

Man card handed in

I've heard that before.
Robbie Williams rings a bell.

[TCEvo]

Wardogs

Chancers flog arms to US Military through various sources.

Entertaining in places and Jonah Hill always watchable, film a bit thin though and quite similar to Lord of War from 2005.

[silverthorn2151]

Found myself watching The Intern last night with 'er indoors. The brief (hers) was a film where there was no shooting, swearing for the sake of it, explosions or chases.

I expected to sit pretending to watch while surfing on the ipad but found myself watching and really quite enjoying it. Lightweight but some nice moments and some good dialogue in places.

My work having been done I can see bombs and bullets in her future next week though.

[R1gtr]

Halb said:

Tremors on ITV4 Tue 25 Oct, 10PM

I have the DVD but will probably watch this anyway, cheers for the heads up

[e600]

The Hoax, starring Richard Gere as Clifford Irving, who sold a fake biography on Howard Hughes to a major publishing house, contains political intrigue, a bit of nooky and an excellent plot, best of all it's based on a true story. Well worth a watch. 8/10, despite Netflicks rating of 2 stars.

[CooperD]

Watched Grimsby last night. I found it very funny in places. 6/10 from me.

[RC1807]

silverthorn2151 said:

Found myself watching The Intern last night with 'er indoors. The brief (hers) was a film where there was no shooting, swearing for the sake of it, explosions or chases.

I expected to sit pretending to watch while surfing on the ipad but found myself watching and really quite enjoying it. Lightweight but some nice moments and some good dialogue in places.

My work having been done I can see bombs and bullets in her future next week though.

I've seen that too, having watched it on a flight within the last year. It was pleasant enough.

Just returned from a business trip to Canada and U.S and was surprised at how poor the long-haul carriers' selections were, Air Canada out, Lufthansa back. I watched a TV series on my way out!
Central Intelligence I watched on the return. It was quite funny, but not as funny as the few bloopers in the end credits!