Films I watched this week
Discussion
silverthorn2151 said:
Captain Benzo said:
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
a new Zealand comedy featuring Sam Neill and a you NZ lad.
will be hard to top as the best film I watch this year, was genuinely funny, great characters and scenery. the connection between the 2 main characters is amazing.
10/10
We watched it at home and almost applauded when it finished.a new Zealand comedy featuring Sam Neill and a you NZ lad.
will be hard to top as the best film I watch this year, was genuinely funny, great characters and scenery. the connection between the 2 main characters is amazing.
10/10
Best film I've seen for some time.
ukaskew said:
Hail Ceasar - WTF/10
I love films with a quirky sensibility, and no issues if nothing really happens, but I just didn't get this at all. Loved Grand Budapest Hotel, Burn After Reading etc which share a similar feel, but I didn't get into this at all.
A shame, as I kinda assumed I would probably love it.
It's almost like a love-letter to the era in the film, comically paying tribute to the types of film and characters of the day, as well as the themes that were abound. I think.I love films with a quirky sensibility, and no issues if nothing really happens, but I just didn't get this at all. Loved Grand Budapest Hotel, Burn After Reading etc which share a similar feel, but I didn't get into this at all.
A shame, as I kinda assumed I would probably love it.
Either way, I loved it. My mates were not convinced though.
Adam B said:
Sing
Cartoon about animals doing X Factor - really lovely, not sure who enjoyed it more, me or my 10 year old daughter, almost up there with Despicable Me and Incredibles 8/10
Made by Garth Jennings, who made Son of Rambo and friend of Adam Buxton (been on a quite a few of his podcasts). I'm not really the demo market for Sing, but I really want to see it.Cartoon about animals doing X Factor - really lovely, not sure who enjoyed it more, me or my 10 year old daughter, almost up there with Despicable Me and Incredibles 8/10
parabolica said:
Made by Garth Jennings, who made Son of Rambo and friend of Adam Buxton (been on a quite a few of his podcasts). I'm not really the demo market for Sing, but I really want to see it.
Ah yes, of course! It rang a bell when I saw the trailer but I couldn't figure out why. Jennings had spoken about it on Buxton's podcast.The 33
The story of the trapped Chilean miners from a few years back.
Except it's not really. It's a Hollywood spun version, that distorts reality rather a lot.
It's OK though, worth a lazy watch.
Quite eye-opening to read up on how they're doing now though, after watching the film.
10 Cloverfield Lane
Took me a while to get round to this as I couldn't figure out from comments whether it was for me or not.
I rather liked it.
Edited by durbster on Monday 23 January 20:31
Halb said:
Not heard of it, but that endorsement really wants to make me watch.
If you have two hours of your ears being free per week I can't recommend the Mayo/Kermode podcast enough, films like this are well supported over the usual blockbuster fodder. They cover pretty much every film that makes it to the cinema, so it's a great way of mentally bookmarking films for the future. Also, the banter and film-geekery is first class.I've never been fussed about Kermode based on his short BBC News 24 film reviews, but him and Mayo are brilliant on the podcast.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - 6.5/10
Thought this was ok in parts, but nothing special. I loved the early scene where Tina Fey gets stuck in covering an attack and wins the respect of the marines, but the set pieces like that are few and far between as the film carries on.
Edited by ukaskew on Tuesday 24th January 13:21
ukaskew said:
If you have two hours of your ears being free per week I can't recommend the Mayo/Kermode podcast enough, films like this are well supported over the usual blockbuster fodder. They cover pretty much every film that makes it to the cinema, so it's a great way of mentally bookmarking films for the future. Also, the banter and film-geekery is first class.
I've never been fussed about Kermode based on his short BBC News 24 film reviews, but him and Mayo are brilliant on the podcast.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - 6.5/10
Thought this was ok in parts, but nothing special. I loved the early scene where Tina Fey gets stuck in covering an attack and wins the respect of the marines, but the set pieces like that are few and far between as the film carries on.
I will, I've always liked Kermode's delivery. Does it go out on youtube at the same time?I've never been fussed about Kermode based on his short BBC News 24 film reviews, but him and Mayo are brilliant on the podcast.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - 6.5/10
Thought this was ok in parts, but nothing special. I loved the early scene where Tina Fey gets stuck in covering an attack and wins the respect of the marines, but the set pieces like that are few and far between as the film carries on.
Edited by ukaskew on Tuesday 24th January 13:21
Arrival. Slightly novel take on sc ifi. I like sci fi. Tried to be cleverer than it actually was. Meh, 7/10
A Monster Calls. I have a tendency to find myself in very dusty environments whilst watching even the most mundane of films. This however left me surprisingly detached. Apparently I should have been weeping throughout, but for some reason I missed the boat despite having a son of the same age. 6 possibly 7 out of 10 because I feel obliged to.
La La Land. Talking of dusty environments, Emma Stone is absolutely mesmerising and there is genuine electricity between her and Ryan Gosling. Believe the hype, make up your own cliches and see this at the cinema. Really, please, see it at the cinema. As has been said elsewhere this is the musical for people who hate musicals. If you 'got' whiplash you'll love this (although completely different). Don't watch the spoiler trailer and go in cold. 11/10.
Edited to add Kermode's review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xla9H5Jbqs
A Monster Calls. I have a tendency to find myself in very dusty environments whilst watching even the most mundane of films. This however left me surprisingly detached. Apparently I should have been weeping throughout, but for some reason I missed the boat despite having a son of the same age. 6 possibly 7 out of 10 because I feel obliged to.
La La Land. Talking of dusty environments, Emma Stone is absolutely mesmerising and there is genuine electricity between her and Ryan Gosling. Believe the hype, make up your own cliches and see this at the cinema. Really, please, see it at the cinema. As has been said elsewhere this is the musical for people who hate musicals. If you 'got' whiplash you'll love this (although completely different). Don't watch the spoiler trailer and go in cold. 11/10.
Edited to add Kermode's review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xla9H5Jbqs
Edited by ben5575 on Tuesday 24th January 21:51
ukaskew said:
If you have two hours of your ears being free per week I can't recommend the Mayo/Kermode podcast enough, films like this are well supported over the usual blockbuster fodder. They cover pretty much every film that makes it to the cinema, so it's a great way of mentally bookmarking films for the future. Also, the banter and film-geekery is first class.
I've never been fussed about Kermode based on his short BBC News 24 film reviews, but him and Mayo are brilliant on the podcast.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - 6.5/10
Thought this was ok in parts, but nothing special. I loved the early scene where Tina Fey gets stuck in covering an attack and wins the respect of the marines, but the set pieces like that are few and far between as the film carries on.
WTF is someone's story, it's what's in her book, if it was more 'sexed up' then it wouldn't be her story. I thought it was a pretty charming film. I'm glad there wasnt more blood, guts and glory, as it would have just been a Hollywood reimagineering with no scope for the truth of the woman's story. I've never been fussed about Kermode based on his short BBC News 24 film reviews, but him and Mayo are brilliant on the podcast.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - 6.5/10
Thought this was ok in parts, but nothing special. I loved the early scene where Tina Fey gets stuck in covering an attack and wins the respect of the marines, but the set pieces like that are few and far between as the film carries on.
Edited by ukaskew on Tuesday 24th January 13:21
Tina Fey took Kim Bakers story from her book and made a film about it, Tina even produced the film herself. I'm glad it didn't get the full 'Tom Cruise' treatment.
xXx: The Return of Xander Cage....
ok I'll fess up - I loved the 1st xXx movie. Big dumb fun. This though is very much a missed opportunity.
The good:
Donnie Yen
Tony Jaa
Deepika Padukone
Ruby Rose
The women are not just there as a love interest (though Nina Dobrev's character is a cracking parody of that)
quite ethnically diverse (if such matters to you)
Some good stunts
The bad
wasted opportunity for DY and TJ
logic fails (mind you you could level the same accusation at most Bond movies)
Overall it passed the time maybe 45%
ok I'll fess up - I loved the 1st xXx movie. Big dumb fun. This though is very much a missed opportunity.
The good:
Donnie Yen
Tony Jaa
Deepika Padukone
Ruby Rose
The women are not just there as a love interest (though Nina Dobrev's character is a cracking parody of that)
quite ethnically diverse (if such matters to you)
Some good stunts
The bad
wasted opportunity for DY and TJ
logic fails (mind you you could level the same accusation at most Bond movies)
Overall it passed the time maybe 45%
t. Very good last few minutes, but got bored at various times in the film and had to endure through it.Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff