Films I watched this week (Vol 2)
Discussion
V8mate said:
Newc said:
US/German TV series - Counterpart.
The core of it is Tinker Tailor, with a little bit of a sci-fi twist to make the premise work. It's much more layered than le Carré though, with investigations into the definition of self identity, and nature versus nurture.
The entire thing is cemented together by the outstandingness that is JK Simmons, giving a class in minimalist acting in every scene.
I'm only about half way through but so far a highly recommended 9 Oldmans / 10 Guinnesses.
Thanks for the tip. Have downloaded it and will give it a try The core of it is Tinker Tailor, with a little bit of a sci-fi twist to make the premise work. It's much more layered than le Carré though, with investigations into the definition of self identity, and nature versus nurture.
The entire thing is cemented together by the outstandingness that is JK Simmons, giving a class in minimalist acting in every scene.
I'm only about half way through but so far a highly recommended 9 Oldmans / 10 Guinnesses.
Incredibles 2
Saw Incredibles 2 this evening and thought it was pretty good. Obviously its a kids movie but having seen the original when I was younger it was only natural to want to see the sequel. I really enjoyed it and thought the animation and visuals were great. The story wasn't that bad. I hope they do a third.
7/10
Saw Incredibles 2 this evening and thought it was pretty good. Obviously its a kids movie but having seen the original when I was younger it was only natural to want to see the sequel. I really enjoyed it and thought the animation and visuals were great. The story wasn't that bad. I hope they do a third.
7/10
Edited by ashleyman on Friday 20th July 13:02
Last night got a message on the TV that I had two free UHD films to claim from Google Play, nice one Sony.
Flicking through the list I already owned the ones I was going to pick and whilst neither of the titles I chose were benefiting from UHD, they were films I wanted to see and importantly are mine for nowt.
Trainspotting 2 - extremely difficult and challenging follow up to the original but it sort of worked, actually really well. Very interesting to see just how the world has changed so much in the past 20 odd years with the grit and poverty somewhat no longer obvious thanks to financed living. Really enjoyable even if not as captivating as the first.
Chappie - WTF, glad this was free - the end.
Flicking through the list I already owned the ones I was going to pick and whilst neither of the titles I chose were benefiting from UHD, they were films I wanted to see and importantly are mine for nowt.
Trainspotting 2 - extremely difficult and challenging follow up to the original but it sort of worked, actually really well. Very interesting to see just how the world has changed so much in the past 20 odd years with the grit and poverty somewhat no longer obvious thanks to financed living. Really enjoyable even if not as captivating as the first.
Chappie - WTF, glad this was free - the end.
Incredibles 2
Really enjoyed it, easily a match for the first. When the first came out I was probably too young to care much about the art style of the incredibles, but since then I have become extremely fond of the Mid-Century aesthetic and so Incredibles 2 was an absolute delight. I think I took just as much enjoyment from the design of the homes, the monorail, the yacht etc as I did the action.
A lot of Disney stuff is rooted in Mid-Century design... Its something they can do really well. You should see the Incredibles section of Disney California Adventure. Its an absolute feast for Mid-Century fans.
Really enjoyed it, easily a match for the first. When the first came out I was probably too young to care much about the art style of the incredibles, but since then I have become extremely fond of the Mid-Century aesthetic and so Incredibles 2 was an absolute delight. I think I took just as much enjoyment from the design of the homes, the monorail, the yacht etc as I did the action.
A lot of Disney stuff is rooted in Mid-Century design... Its something they can do really well. You should see the Incredibles section of Disney California Adventure. Its an absolute feast for Mid-Century fans.
On Talking Pictures TV - Dateline Diamonds (1965). Stars Kenneth Cope, The Chantelles, The Small Faces (I couldn't tell if Rod Stewart was in the line-up), Kiki Dee and Kenny Everett in a crime thriller about diamond smuggling via a pirate radio station.
The film also features a Volvo Amazon. The petrol tank of which was filled at a cost of £2 1s and 4d. And the station attendant ran after the driver shouting, "You forgot your Green Shield stamps!"
There's also car chase between a police Rover 3.5 litre and an E-Type Jaguar.
Ah, those were the days.
The film also features a Volvo Amazon. The petrol tank of which was filled at a cost of £2 1s and 4d. And the station attendant ran after the driver shouting, "You forgot your Green Shield stamps!"
There's also car chase between a police Rover 3.5 litre and an E-Type Jaguar.
Ah, those were the days.
Edited by Langweilig on Friday 20th July 13:08
Otispunkmeyer said:
Incredibles 2
Really enjoyed it, easily a match for the first. When the first came out I was probably too young to care much about the art style of the incredibles, but since then I have become extremely fond of the Mid-Century aesthetic and so Incredibles 2 was an absolute delight. I think I took just as much enjoyment from the design of the homes, the monorail, the yacht etc as I did the action.
A lot of Disney stuff is rooted in Mid-Century design... Its something they can do really well. You should see the Incredibles section of Disney California Adventure. Its an absolute feast for Mid-Century fans.
I like that design too, though it's PIxar not Disney. That aesthetic was part of why I liked the 1990 Batman cartoon.Really enjoyed it, easily a match for the first. When the first came out I was probably too young to care much about the art style of the incredibles, but since then I have become extremely fond of the Mid-Century aesthetic and so Incredibles 2 was an absolute delight. I think I took just as much enjoyment from the design of the homes, the monorail, the yacht etc as I did the action.
A lot of Disney stuff is rooted in Mid-Century design... Its something they can do really well. You should see the Incredibles section of Disney California Adventure. Its an absolute feast for Mid-Century fans.
RESSE said:
Only The Brave (Josh Brolin/Miles Teller) 2017
Based on a true story and beautifully filmed/special effects - 2 hours and 14 minutes long - in my opinion worth every second - especially when the end credits roll.
Recommended.
I like the look of that, and currently only £1.99 to rent on Amazon.Based on a true story and beautifully filmed/special effects - 2 hours and 14 minutes long - in my opinion worth every second - especially when the end credits roll.
Recommended.
RESSE said:
Only The Brave (Josh Brolin/Miles Teller) 2017
Based on a true story and beautifully filmed/special effects - 2 hours and 14 minutes long - in my opinion worth every second - especially when the end credits roll.
Recommended.
Was a surprise that one. Way more powerful and affecting than I was expecting. The end is gutting. Based on a true story and beautifully filmed/special effects - 2 hours and 14 minutes long - in my opinion worth every second - especially when the end credits roll.
Recommended.
Bullett said:
LuS1fer said:
Isle of Dogs
I am not sure what strand of DNA makes the Japanese so batsh*t crazy but this animation is no exception to their warped and unconstrained imaginations.
It's so bizarre, i'm not even going to say anything more than it is a film about a conspiracy theorist which happens to be about an actual conspiracy to rid the world of dogs. You get the impression you're only getting half the overdubbed translation which doesn't help.
Glad i watched it though.
There is nothing to really compare such weirdness to, so I score it a grand total of green thimble out of imaginary string.
It's Wes Anderson and he is batsh*t crazy (but not Japanese)I am not sure what strand of DNA makes the Japanese so batsh*t crazy but this animation is no exception to their warped and unconstrained imaginations.
It's so bizarre, i'm not even going to say anything more than it is a film about a conspiracy theorist which happens to be about an actual conspiracy to rid the world of dogs. You get the impression you're only getting half the overdubbed translation which doesn't help.
Glad i watched it though.
There is nothing to really compare such weirdness to, so I score it a grand total of green thimble out of imaginary string.
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
I can't honestly review this as I've not seen the first one, I strongly dislike Abba songs and La La Land aside I can't stand musicals. I will say Lily James was great and the transitions between the 2 time lines were brilliantly creative.
However, as a film that knows its audience and plays to that it was quite the cinematic experience. I have no desire to ever see it again, but I'm very glad I saw it at 8pm on opening night, in a 300 seat theatre that was completely full. The audience loved it and the spontaneous applause, cheering and occasional singing meant this dead inside 36 year old male found it hard not to get swept along with it.
I love cinema and what it can do, last night was a great example of that even if otherwise it was my worst nightmare!
I can't honestly review this as I've not seen the first one, I strongly dislike Abba songs and La La Land aside I can't stand musicals. I will say Lily James was great and the transitions between the 2 time lines were brilliantly creative.
However, as a film that knows its audience and plays to that it was quite the cinematic experience. I have no desire to ever see it again, but I'm very glad I saw it at 8pm on opening night, in a 300 seat theatre that was completely full. The audience loved it and the spontaneous applause, cheering and occasional singing meant this dead inside 36 year old male found it hard not to get swept along with it.
I love cinema and what it can do, last night was a great example of that even if otherwise it was my worst nightmare!
Lost in Translation
I watched this in the cinema 15 years ago and thought it was the most overrated crap I’d ever seen. I didn’t get it at all.
I just rewatched it this morning, having spent that decade and a half travelling the world for pleasure and business and now believe it’s a work of art. Sophia Coppola really caputured what it’s like to be in an alien land trying to find normality where maybe there is none.
It’s funny how some films only work at certain points of your life when your perspective have changed.
I watched this in the cinema 15 years ago and thought it was the most overrated crap I’d ever seen. I didn’t get it at all.
I just rewatched it this morning, having spent that decade and a half travelling the world for pleasure and business and now believe it’s a work of art. Sophia Coppola really caputured what it’s like to be in an alien land trying to find normality where maybe there is none.
It’s funny how some films only work at certain points of your life when your perspective have changed.
Dick Dastardly said:
Lost in Translation
I watched this in the cinema 15 years ago and thought it was the most overrated crap I’d ever seen. I didn’t get it at all.
I just rewatched it this morning, having spent that decade and a half travelling the world for pleasure and business and now believe it’s a work of art. Sophia Coppola really caputured what it’s like to be in an alien land trying to find normality where maybe there is none.
It’s funny how some films only work at certain points of your life when your perspective have changed.
I watched this in the cinema 15 years ago and thought it was the most overrated crap I’d ever seen. I didn’t get it at all.
I just rewatched it this morning, having spent that decade and a half travelling the world for pleasure and business and now believe it’s a work of art. Sophia Coppola really caputured what it’s like to be in an alien land trying to find normality where maybe there is none.
It’s funny how some films only work at certain points of your life when your perspective have changed.
I'm not very well travelled, but I loved it when I saw it years ago. Probably about time for a re-watch.
Dick Dastardly said:
Lost in Translation
I watched this in the cinema 15 years ago and thought it was the most overrated crap I’d ever seen. I didn’t get it at all.
I just rewatched it this morning, having spent that decade and a half travelling the world for pleasure and business and now believe it’s a work of art. Sophia Coppola really caputured what it’s like to be in an alien land trying to find normality where maybe there is none.
It’s funny how some films only work at certain points of your life when your perspective have changed.
One of my all time favourite movies. I’ve spent a lot of time traveling and a lot of time in Japan. This movie really really resonated with me. I watched this in the cinema 15 years ago and thought it was the most overrated crap I’d ever seen. I didn’t get it at all.
I just rewatched it this morning, having spent that decade and a half travelling the world for pleasure and business and now believe it’s a work of art. Sophia Coppola really caputured what it’s like to be in an alien land trying to find normality where maybe there is none.
It’s funny how some films only work at certain points of your life when your perspective have changed.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
I saw Avatar in 3D and it was fantastic. Saw it again in 2D and you could see the bits that were obviously done solely for the 3D effect but on the whole it was pretty cohesive.
All subsequent 3D films I have seen have looked like layers of 2D that are moved sideways at different speeds, which is an effect that really jars for me and I don't like - it really jars and takes me out of the film. I kind of stopped going to 3D screenings after a few of those.
It turns out that Avatar was filmed in 3D, which is very expensive to do, and these other films are all filmed conventionally and the 3D applied post-production.
I saw Avatar in 3D and wasn't that impressed, there was an advert before the film with a giant coffee bean, or possibly cocoa bean, floating up the street that was done in 3D and looked really good, The films 3D effects were disappointing in comparison. All subsequent 3D films I have seen have looked like layers of 2D that are moved sideways at different speeds, which is an effect that really jars for me and I don't like - it really jars and takes me out of the film. I kind of stopped going to 3D screenings after a few of those.
It turns out that Avatar was filmed in 3D, which is very expensive to do, and these other films are all filmed conventionally and the 3D applied post-production.
Kingsman: The Secret Service
It was on telly and I got drawn into watching it again, complete with adverts, despite having it on DVD.
The church scene never ceases to amaze, appal, and stun. In fact the whole film is rather brilliant. I must get round to watching the sequel - perhaps it will pop up on Amazon Prime soon.
Hot Shots: Part Deux
Again, it was on the telly and I ended up watching it despite having seen it many times. Always raises a smile.
One thing struck me though - the POTUS that Lloyd Bridges plays was an extreme parody at the time (and very funny) but what is scary is that he *is* Donald Trump.
It was on telly and I got drawn into watching it again, complete with adverts, despite having it on DVD.
The church scene never ceases to amaze, appal, and stun. In fact the whole film is rather brilliant. I must get round to watching the sequel - perhaps it will pop up on Amazon Prime soon.
Hot Shots: Part Deux
Again, it was on the telly and I ended up watching it despite having seen it many times. Always raises a smile.
One thing struck me though - the POTUS that Lloyd Bridges plays was an extreme parody at the time (and very funny) but what is scary is that he *is* Donald Trump.
RizzoTheRat said:
I saw Avatar in 3D and wasn't that impressed, there was an advert before the film with a giant coffee bean, or possibly cocoa bean, floating up the street that was done in 3D and looked really good, The films 3D effects were disappointing in comparison.
It's pretty much the only 3D film I have seen that didn't *look* like it was desperately trying to be 3D (apart from occasional money shots like the baddie pointing his gun out of the screen at you at one point, which felt rather gratuitous), which I think is a mark of good 3D. If you notice the 3D then it is detracting from the film rather than adding to it, in my opinion. But, at the end of the day, it is subjective rather than objective so fair enough if it didn't impress you.
ukaskew said:
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
I can't honestly review this as I've not seen the first one, I strongly dislike Abba songs and La La Land aside I can't stand musicals. I will say Lily James was great and the transitions between the 2 time lines were brilliantly creative.
However, as a film that knows its audience and plays to that it was quite the cinematic experience. I have no desire to ever see it again, but I'm very glad I saw it at 8pm on opening night, in a 300 seat theatre that was completely full. The audience loved it and the spontaneous applause, cheering and occasional singing meant this dead inside 36 year old male found it hard not to get swept along with it.
I love cinema and what it can do, last night was a great example of that even if otherwise it was my worst nightmare!
The Onion Reviews ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’I can't honestly review this as I've not seen the first one, I strongly dislike Abba songs and La La Land aside I can't stand musicals. I will say Lily James was great and the transitions between the 2 time lines were brilliantly creative.
However, as a film that knows its audience and plays to that it was quite the cinematic experience. I have no desire to ever see it again, but I'm very glad I saw it at 8pm on opening night, in a 300 seat theatre that was completely full. The audience loved it and the spontaneous applause, cheering and occasional singing meant this dead inside 36 year old male found it hard not to get swept along with it.
I love cinema and what it can do, last night was a great example of that even if otherwise it was my worst nightmare!
https://twitter.com/TheOnion/status/10203443314990...
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