Films I watched this week (Vol 2)
Discussion
chris watton said:
We watched the new Mission Impossible film last night. I thought I'd love it, as I have liked all previous films, and people have said on here that this is by far the best of the series.
I was bored. So much so I fell asleep twice, as did my wife and step son. Cruise looks too old now, and the stunts were just to OTT. The using other people's faces thing was cringe-worthy too, reminding me of old '70-'s Scooby Doo cartoons.
5/10 - seen it all too many times before, but made worse by the age of the star.
It just looks like a platform game to me, but on the issue of the star age. I'm curious, is it because of the ridiculous video game nature of the stunts that Cruises age is an issue, does he actually look old or is it because you know his real age?I was bored. So much so I fell asleep twice, as did my wife and step son. Cruise looks too old now, and the stunts were just to OTT. The using other people's faces thing was cringe-worthy too, reminding me of old '70-'s Scooby Doo cartoons.
5/10 - seen it all too many times before, but made worse by the age of the star.
it's also the biggest grossing MI film, so there will be another, Cruise doesn't have owt else.
Halb said:
chris watton said:
We watched the new Mission Impossible film last night. I thought I'd love it, as I have liked all previous films, and people have said on here that this is by far the best of the series.
I was bored. So much so I fell asleep twice, as did my wife and step son. Cruise looks too old now, and the stunts were just to OTT. The using other people's faces thing was cringe-worthy too, reminding me of old '70-'s Scooby Doo cartoons.
5/10 - seen it all too many times before, but made worse by the age of the star.
It just looks like a platform game to me, but on the issue of the star age. I'm curious, is it because of the ridiculous video game nature of the stunts that Cruises age is an issue, does he actually look old or is it because you know his real age?I was bored. So much so I fell asleep twice, as did my wife and step son. Cruise looks too old now, and the stunts were just to OTT. The using other people's faces thing was cringe-worthy too, reminding me of old '70-'s Scooby Doo cartoons.
5/10 - seen it all too many times before, but made worse by the age of the star.
it's also the biggest grossing MI film, so there will be another, Cruise doesn't have owt else.
I remember a quote from Geena Davis's husband/director for her vehicle Cutthroat Island, after being told the script is terrible, he answered by stating that the script/plot will not matter, as the special effects will be more than enough to make the film a success. Or words to that effect. That was over two decades ago, and we now see film after film with flimsy plot, dialled in acting, all set to green screen (although I do know that Cruise does like to do his own stunts).
I have said before (quite often, I think), that a lot of (but not all) modern 'blockbusters' have no soul whatsoever, they are empty experiences. I usually cite the 1981 Clash of the Titans compared to the 2010 version. Yes, the 2010 version is miles ahead, visually, but where are the characters we can all relate to and empathise with? They are all one dimensional cardboard cut-outs, only there to compliment the effects, rather than the other way around.
I have bought so many modern films, thinking I'd love them, but end up regretting the purchases, as most are strictly watch-once only affairs, as there is very little to them underneath the thick veneer of shiny effects. The latest MI film was the same for me. I know there are more that love it, and that's fine by me, but I was disappointed.
'Never Let Go.'
1960 Gritty Motoring Tale.
Dodgy Motor Trade Villains v Police + feeble man trying to prove himself.
Very PH relevant today with young thieves nicking and ringing cars for Mr Big.
The ringing kits have remained pretty much unchanged..
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054115/
Great cast of British Stalwarts with Peter Sellers chewing up the set as the top villain.
Decent fight scenes and some skirt as well.
Well worth a watch.
Easy to find on https://movieparadise.org/movies/
1960 Gritty Motoring Tale.
Dodgy Motor Trade Villains v Police + feeble man trying to prove himself.
Very PH relevant today with young thieves nicking and ringing cars for Mr Big.
The ringing kits have remained pretty much unchanged..
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054115/
Great cast of British Stalwarts with Peter Sellers chewing up the set as the top villain.
Decent fight scenes and some skirt as well.
Well worth a watch.
Easy to find on https://movieparadise.org/movies/
chris watton said:
Age isn't a problem for me (I have just turned 52, so no spring chicken). It is the ever more unrealistic stunts.
I remember a quote from Geena Davis's husband/director for her vehicle Cutthroat Island, after being told the script is terrible, he answered by stating that the script/plot will not matter, as the special effects will be more than enough to make the film a success. Or words to that effect. That was over two decades ago, and we now see film after film with flimsy plot, dialled in acting, all set to green screen (although I do know that Cruise does like to do his own stunts).
I have said before (quite often, I think), that a lot of (but not all) modern 'blockbusters' have no soul whatsoever, they are empty experiences. I usually cite the 1981 Clash of the Titans compared to the 2010 version. Yes, the 2010 version is miles ahead, visually, but where are the characters we can all relate to and empathise with? They are all one dimensional cardboard cut-outs, only there to compliment the effects, rather than the other way around.
I have bought so many modern films, thinking I'd love them, but end up regretting the purchases, as most are strictly watch-once only affairs, as there is very little to them underneath the thick veneer of shiny effects. The latest MI film was the same for me. I know there are more that love it, and that's fine by me, but I was disappointed.
We're pretty much on the same page here I remember a quote from Geena Davis's husband/director for her vehicle Cutthroat Island, after being told the script is terrible, he answered by stating that the script/plot will not matter, as the special effects will be more than enough to make the film a success. Or words to that effect. That was over two decades ago, and we now see film after film with flimsy plot, dialled in acting, all set to green screen (although I do know that Cruise does like to do his own stunts).
I have said before (quite often, I think), that a lot of (but not all) modern 'blockbusters' have no soul whatsoever, they are empty experiences. I usually cite the 1981 Clash of the Titans compared to the 2010 version. Yes, the 2010 version is miles ahead, visually, but where are the characters we can all relate to and empathise with? They are all one dimensional cardboard cut-outs, only there to compliment the effects, rather than the other way around.
I have bought so many modern films, thinking I'd love them, but end up regretting the purchases, as most are strictly watch-once only affairs, as there is very little to them underneath the thick veneer of shiny effects. The latest MI film was the same for me. I know there are more that love it, and that's fine by me, but I was disappointed.
the slide has gone too far in one direction, with decent actions flicks based on a great story/concept/plot/acting/character being the exception.
Halb said:
We're pretty much on the same page here you old fart old pal!
the slide has gone too far in one direction, with decent actions flicks based on a great story/concept/plot/acting/character being the exception.
the slide has gone too far in one direction, with decent actions flicks based on a great story/concept/plot/acting/character being the exception.
I know, I have become very intolerant of glossy but very samey films.. (Just got back from work, so couldn't reply earlier...)
LuS1fer said:
The Incredibles 2
My kids are all X-Box addicts so i thought what the hell.
It was OK, the plot was very predictable, the supporting characters rather annoying and it was clearly cuing up for The Incredibles 3.
5.5/10 at a stretch.
I agree not as good as the original, that was a 9/10, this was only a 6.. My kids are all X-Box addicts so i thought what the hell.
It was OK, the plot was very predictable, the supporting characters rather annoying and it was clearly cuing up for The Incredibles 3.
5.5/10 at a stretch.
Juliet, Naked
Juliet is the sole album of a long vanished rock star who Derek has spent his life analysing and obsessing over. Juliet Naked is the late appearance of studio outakes and works in progress which become a similar target for his obsession which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his girlfriend who is far more objective about this new material.
The film is a dig, both at obsessive fans who develop theories into fact but also paints how much an album can mean to an individual (and perhaps the standard inclusion of such crap on remastered CDs when you already have the final cut)
Anyway, the flip side is the reappearance of the reclusive rock star and the subsequent ironies and stripping back to reality that ensues. I won't spoil it.
Overall, it's a harmless but superficial romance tale, lacking any real substance but undemanding and mildly awkward in parts.
4.5 wistful moments out of 10 passionate embraces.
Juliet is the sole album of a long vanished rock star who Derek has spent his life analysing and obsessing over. Juliet Naked is the late appearance of studio outakes and works in progress which become a similar target for his obsession which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his girlfriend who is far more objective about this new material.
The film is a dig, both at obsessive fans who develop theories into fact but also paints how much an album can mean to an individual (and perhaps the standard inclusion of such crap on remastered CDs when you already have the final cut)
Anyway, the flip side is the reappearance of the reclusive rock star and the subsequent ironies and stripping back to reality that ensues. I won't spoil it.
Overall, it's a harmless but superficial romance tale, lacking any real substance but undemanding and mildly awkward in parts.
4.5 wistful moments out of 10 passionate embraces.
Edited by LuS1fer on Tuesday 27th November 13:40
LuS1fer said:
Juliet, Naked
Juliet is the sole album of a long vanished rock star who Derek has spent his life analysing and obsessing over. Juliet Naked is the late appearance of studio outakes and works in progress which become a similar target for his obsession which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his virlfriend. Who is far more objective about this new material.
The film is a dig, both at obsessive fans who develop theories into fact but also paints how much an album can mean to an individual and perhaps the standard inclusion of such crap on remastered CDs when you already have the final cut.
Anyway, the flip side is the reappearance of the reclusive rock star and the subsequent ironies and stripping back to reality that ensues. I won't spoil it may
Overall, it's a harmless but superficial romance tale, lacking any real substance but undemanding and mildly awkward in parts.
4.5 wistful moments out of 10 passionate embraces.
I'd not heard of this before, but your post piqued my interest enough to at least google it. Juliet is the sole album of a long vanished rock star who Derek has spent his life analysing and obsessing over. Juliet Naked is the late appearance of studio outakes and works in progress which become a similar target for his obsession which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his virlfriend. Who is far more objective about this new material.
The film is a dig, both at obsessive fans who develop theories into fact but also paints how much an album can mean to an individual and perhaps the standard inclusion of such crap on remastered CDs when you already have the final cut.
Anyway, the flip side is the reappearance of the reclusive rock star and the subsequent ironies and stripping back to reality that ensues. I won't spoil it may
Overall, it's a harmless but superficial romance tale, lacking any real substance but undemanding and mildly awkward in parts.
4.5 wistful moments out of 10 passionate embraces.
The Guardian rather damns it with faint praise.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jan/20/julie...
Empire's review is rather superficial, as is Rolling Stone's
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/juliet-naked/r...
https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/...
I think I'm more inclined you believe your review, and the Guardian's, as in both cases they appear to be written by people who can be bothered to actually review it.
End of Watch
wow
amazing film, the ending really got me. And that's surprising because I hate that handheld 1stP camera bulls
t, but the acting in this, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, both phenomenal, as well as supporting actors, very real. ONe of the best films I've seen this year, it was on film4 and it's a fw years old
had me hooked.
wow
amazing film, the ending really got me. And that's surprising because I hate that handheld 1stP camera bulls
t, but the acting in this, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, both phenomenal, as well as supporting actors, very real. ONe of the best films I've seen this year, it was on film4 and it's a fw years oldhad me hooked.
LuS1fer said:
Juliet, Naked
Juliet is the sole album of a long vanished rock star who Derek has spent his life analysing and obsessing over. Juliet Naked is the late appearance of studio outakes and works in progress which become a similar target for his obsession which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his girlfriend who is far more objective about this new material.
The film is a dig, both at obsessive fans who develop theories into fact but also paints how much an album can mean to an individual (and perhaps the standard inclusion of such crap on remastered CDs when you already have the final cut)
Anyway, the flip side is the reappearance of the reclusive rock star and the subsequent ironies and stripping back to reality that ensues. I won't spoil it.
Overall, it's a harmless but superficial romance tale, lacking any real substance but undemanding and mildly awkward in parts.
4.5 wistful moments out of 10 passionate embraces.
So Rose Byrne isn’t Juliet and she doesn’t spend the entire film naked?Juliet is the sole album of a long vanished rock star who Derek has spent his life analysing and obsessing over. Juliet Naked is the late appearance of studio outakes and works in progress which become a similar target for his obsession which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his girlfriend who is far more objective about this new material.
The film is a dig, both at obsessive fans who develop theories into fact but also paints how much an album can mean to an individual (and perhaps the standard inclusion of such crap on remastered CDs when you already have the final cut)
Anyway, the flip side is the reappearance of the reclusive rock star and the subsequent ironies and stripping back to reality that ensues. I won't spoil it.
Overall, it's a harmless but superficial romance tale, lacking any real substance but undemanding and mildly awkward in parts.
4.5 wistful moments out of 10 passionate embraces.
Edited by LuS1fer on Tuesday 27th November 13:40
Thanks for the heads up, I’ll pass.
Halb said:
End of Watch
wow
amazing film, the ending really got me. And that's surprising because I hate that handheld 1stP camera bullst, but the acting in this, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, both phenomenal, as well as supporting actors, very real. ONe of the best films I've seen this year, it was on film4 and it's a fw years old
had me hooked.
Loved it too; but every time watch it I get the desire to watch all series of Southland from start to finish.wow
amazing film, the ending really got me. And that's surprising because I hate that handheld 1stP camera bulls
t, but the acting in this, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, both phenomenal, as well as supporting actors, very real. ONe of the best films I've seen this year, it was on film4 and it's a fw years oldhad me hooked.
Clockwork Cupcake said:
You might find this amusing:
https://youtu.be/QM6c99aaQhs
It you haven't watched any of the 'Pitch Meeting' series then I'd recommend them - they're very funny and surprisingly incisive.
I might now be addicted to a new youtube channel. https://youtu.be/QM6c99aaQhs
It you haven't watched any of the 'Pitch Meeting' series then I'd recommend them - they're very funny and surprisingly incisive.
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