Films I watched this week
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Hidden Figures
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/
Interesting story of how, even in esteemed/enlightened organisations like NASA, segregation and sexism was totally prevalent in 1950s/1960s - the whites couldn't help themsleves.
Three outstandingly capable women break down all sorts of barriers to gain recognition and respect to support and benefit NASA during the period where Russia were winning the PR battle with Sputnik and America lagged behind.
Nice supporting performances by Kevin Costner and Mahershala Ali (i.e. Benjamin Button's adopted father).
Well worth a watch - 6.7/10.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/
Interesting story of how, even in esteemed/enlightened organisations like NASA, segregation and sexism was totally prevalent in 1950s/1960s - the whites couldn't help themsleves.
Three outstandingly capable women break down all sorts of barriers to gain recognition and respect to support and benefit NASA during the period where Russia were winning the PR battle with Sputnik and America lagged behind.
Nice supporting performances by Kevin Costner and Mahershala Ali (i.e. Benjamin Button's adopted father).
Well worth a watch - 6.7/10.
Edited by gavsdavs on Monday 10th July 09:03
Spider-Man homecoming.
Great film and very different from a lot of the other marvel fare.
My only slight criticism was that Spidey seemed a bit underpowered. In civil war he kicked Bucky and Falcons butts at the same time. In this one he seems to struggle against better odds.
Still a very minor concern.
Tom Holland has the distinction of being the first screen Spider-Man that looks like a high school student too. Which is a good thing.
RDJs iron man is also reverting to a more likeable character too which is a pleasant change in direction.
Not the best marvel movie, not even the best Spider-Man one (that's Sam Rami's second attempt IMO) but a nice first solo outing for the webslinger in the MCU.
8.5/10
Great film and very different from a lot of the other marvel fare.
My only slight criticism was that Spidey seemed a bit underpowered. In civil war he kicked Bucky and Falcons butts at the same time. In this one he seems to struggle against better odds.
Still a very minor concern.
Tom Holland has the distinction of being the first screen Spider-Man that looks like a high school student too. Which is a good thing.
RDJs iron man is also reverting to a more likeable character too which is a pleasant change in direction.
Not the best marvel movie, not even the best Spider-Man one (that's Sam Rami's second attempt IMO) but a nice first solo outing for the webslinger in the MCU.
8.5/10
Yes Steve Carrell was amazing.
Also impressed with the serious lat work both Rufflao and the other fella had done to get that 'wrestler walk' look.
Jaime reached for the flagon to refill his cup. "So many vows...they make you swear and swear. Defend the king. Obey the king. Keep his secrets. Do his bidding. Your life for his. But obey your father. Love your sister. Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. Respect the Gods. Obey the laws. It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or the other.”
Also impressed with the serious lat work both Rufflao and the other fella had done to get that 'wrestler walk' look.
The Spruce goose said:
did you notice his security guard had a gun, but didn't do anything.
I did, made me think of the Jaime dilemma. He could have saved an innocent life. At least after the first shot.Jaime reached for the flagon to refill his cup. "So many vows...they make you swear and swear. Defend the king. Obey the king. Keep his secrets. Do his bidding. Your life for his. But obey your father. Love your sister. Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. Respect the Gods. Obey the laws. It's too much. No matter what you do, you're forsaking one vow or the other.”
chris watton said:
iwantagta said:
The girl with all the gifts.
One of my favourites of the year - 8.5/10
I watched this at the cinema, loved it, bought the blu ray..One of my favourites of the year - 8.5/10
I thought the ending was a bit "Planet of the Apes". The film starts with the pupils imprisoned and ends with the teacher imprisoned.
I thought Kieran showed Prometheus levels of stupidity when he followed the child in the supermarket.
Not quite what I was expecting and fell slightly short of my expectations, but a solid 7/10.
Reading online somewhere it said he shot him once (I think a .44 Magnum was mentioned) so it was obviously played for drama.
Followed by a siege over several days.
Whilst he was played as a bit strange, it seems he had a full on mental issues (paranoid schizophrenic) he thought trees were moving about and Disney Characters were spying on him. This was hinted at via the horses scene and him shooting the ceiling. Apparently a riding accident had resulted in him having his nuts removed.
Followed by a siege over several days.
Whilst he was played as a bit strange, it seems he had a full on mental issues (paranoid schizophrenic) he thought trees were moving about and Disney Characters were spying on him. This was hinted at via the horses scene and him shooting the ceiling. Apparently a riding accident had resulted in him having his nuts removed.
"get a job" 0.8/10
Classic American "comedy" thinking:
Weed smoking is hilarious.
Being a waster is hilarious.
Watching the hard worker fall apart is hilarious.
Main character ruins everything but everything is hunky dory by the end.
That's the whole film, no jokes or fun. I scoffed twice. Only added 0.8 for Anna kendrick and Alison brie.
Classic American "comedy" thinking:
Weed smoking is hilarious.
Being a waster is hilarious.
Watching the hard worker fall apart is hilarious.
Main character ruins everything but everything is hunky dory by the end.
That's the whole film, no jokes or fun. I scoffed twice. Only added 0.8 for Anna kendrick and Alison brie.
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