Films I watched this week
Discussion
Alex said:
Veeayt said:
Hiya! How family friendly is Arrival? My son (10) is an avid sci-fi fan, and we watched all MCU films, films like Edge of Tomorrow, Interstellar etc. Thanks!
Totally family friendly, but the themes are quite adult emotionally so he might find it a bit boring.War Dogs - 8.5/10. ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005151/)
Based on a true story. Jonah Hill is fantastic. Well worth a watch.
Based on a true story. Jonah Hill is fantastic. Well worth a watch.
coanda said:
Arrival
4/10 They absolutely savaged one of the best pieces I have ever read. I can get on with a 're-imagining' or a 'take' on the story, but they went too far, and in the wrong direction. This could have been so much more.
Do yourselves a favour read the short story "Story of Your Life" by Tom Chiang and save your money. If you don't get it, read it again, and keep reading it until you do.
I took your advice and read The Story Of Your Life. Have to say, it was crap. 4/10 They absolutely savaged one of the best pieces I have ever read. I can get on with a 're-imagining' or a 'take' on the story, but they went too far, and in the wrong direction. This could have been so much more.
Do yourselves a favour read the short story "Story of Your Life" by Tom Chiang and save your money. If you don't get it, read it again, and keep reading it until you do.
I NEVER say this, but the film was better than the book.
Hacksaw Ridge - solid 8/10
Haven't seen a brutal war film like this in a while. In fact the war piece is most brutal I've seen since Saving Private Ryan.
First half is character set up which is actually ok and other half is 'holy hell im glad I didn't have to go to war'.
Fact it was a true story is incredible.
Do watch it but it most definitely isn't a date film.
Haven't seen a brutal war film like this in a while. In fact the war piece is most brutal I've seen since Saving Private Ryan.
First half is character set up which is actually ok and other half is 'holy hell im glad I didn't have to go to war'.
Fact it was a true story is incredible.
Do watch it but it most definitely isn't a date film.
Arrival
Very impressive on many levels, definitely a 9.
Regarding the comments above about the focus on the gung-ho Hollywood aspect, I disagree that it harmed the film, it was obvious they were using that artefact to appeal to the general public, so it didn't affect the impact of the main story at all. Additionally, the cinematography, acting and other aspects of this film were also excellent.
The Lobster
Slightly surreal take on a possible society where everyone must be honestly matched to fitting partners, and being long-term single is no longer acceptable. It's damn hilarious, quite dark and very well executed. It might be marmite for some, but I really loved it. 8+
Very impressive on many levels, definitely a 9.
Regarding the comments above about the focus on the gung-ho Hollywood aspect, I disagree that it harmed the film, it was obvious they were using that artefact to appeal to the general public, so it didn't affect the impact of the main story at all. Additionally, the cinematography, acting and other aspects of this film were also excellent.
The Lobster
Slightly surreal take on a possible society where everyone must be honestly matched to fitting partners, and being long-term single is no longer acceptable. It's damn hilarious, quite dark and very well executed. It might be marmite for some, but I really loved it. 8+
Girl on a Train
6/10.
If you 'like' films, its a good film, but the subject matter is a bit deep and dark (alcoholic woman, abusive husband, murder) and certainly not what I would chose to watch normally. Partner I went with had high hopes and was disappointed with it, said it wasnt gripping, although I managed to stay away and found it not a bad story.
6/10.
If you 'like' films, its a good film, but the subject matter is a bit deep and dark (alcoholic woman, abusive husband, murder) and certainly not what I would chose to watch normally. Partner I went with had high hopes and was disappointed with it, said it wasnt gripping, although I managed to stay away and found it not a bad story.
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