Films I watched this week (NO SPOILERS) (Vol 3)
Discussion
Some plonker in the papers did a list of paul vanhoover films.
Thought I would give basic instinct another go as it was on the other day. Was a bit puzzled whe each scene was filled with talking heads. Seems odd. When the splapper crosses her legs all is revealed. Well not really as its so blown up its from above the waist. Why not cut the scene out rather than ruining the film by blowing it ALL up 200% ?
Giant kirk douglas jr mug in every shot is pretty challenging. Actually maybe this is the douglas cut as he was/is a bit of a fat head.
Thought I would give basic instinct another go as it was on the other day. Was a bit puzzled whe each scene was filled with talking heads. Seems odd. When the splapper crosses her legs all is revealed. Well not really as its so blown up its from above the waist. Why not cut the scene out rather than ruining the film by blowing it ALL up 200% ?
Giant kirk douglas jr mug in every shot is pretty challenging. Actually maybe this is the douglas cut as he was/is a bit of a fat head.
JimSuperSix said:
DoctorX said:
rider73 said:
Radec said:
robemcdonald said:
JohnnyF2 said:
JimSuperSix said:
ajprice said:
entropy said:
ajprice said:
RoboCop is in cinemas this week for its 35th anniversary too.
Thanks for this. Just came back from watching. Found a list of cinemas showing in the UK https://parkcircus.com/film/102716-Robocop
Four Prime Directives out of four.
It also reminds me just how efficient older action films were - no pointless filler, just everything pushing the story along, and no stupid "in" jokes or s
tty improv-style "comedy".Now I want to see Predator, Aliens, T1 and 2 and Die Hard on the big screen.
(Yes I know it's in the sequel but that was decent too)
SlimJim16v said:
Wrath of Man - a Guy Ritchie, Jason Statham film, so you know what to expect. I wasn't expecting much, but it was very good.
7.5/10 BMFs
I watched that last night on Prime, really enjoyed it. Great story, well shot in LA, and good score. 9 out of 10 for me.7.5/10 BMFs
Then Boss Level, also on Prime. Brain out guns/fighting film, very entertaining. 8 out of 10.
Gadgetmac said:
rider73 said:
Speaking of Douglas and 80's movies - any love here for BLACK RAIN ....
Great film. Good sound track too as I recall.Japanese guy, matsuda, had terminal cancer while filming but didn't tell anyone until close to finishing, and passed shortly after it was released.
Desiderata said:
I'm going to give Sicario another try tonight (Film4 at 9 or Film4+1 at 10). I've seen bits of it several times over the last few years, but never managed to sit down and watch it all the way through. Hopefully it lives up to the hype.
No hype about this one, it's a solid 8+ in my book.Put your phone away, turn the lights down and give it your full attention, Great film.
Radec said:
Desiderata said:
I'm going to give Sicario another try tonight (Film4 at 9 or Film4+1 at 10). I've seen bits of it several times over the last few years, but never managed to sit down and watch it all the way through. Hopefully it lives up to the hype.
No hype about this one, it's a solid 8+ in my book.Put your phone away, turn the lights down and give it your full attention, Great film.
Desiderata said:
I'm going to give Sicario another try tonight (Film4 at 9 or Film4+1 at 10). I've seen bits of it several times over the last few years, but never managed to sit down and watch it all the way through. Hopefully it lives up to the hype.
Liked both Sicario films, first one is excellent. Also try Wind River and Hell or Highwater if you do like it, all written by same fella....as is Yellowstone! darreni said:
Radec said:
Desiderata said:
I'm going to give Sicario another try tonight (Film4 at 9 or Film4+1 at 10). I've seen bits of it several times over the last few years, but never managed to sit down and watch it all the way through. Hopefully it lives up to the hype.
No hype about this one, it's a solid 8+ in my book.Put your phone away, turn the lights down and give it your full attention, Great film.
Unfortunately not for me.
I don't usually like action thrillers (with a very few exceptions), and this one was no different. I was bored trying to follow the plot, put off by the gratuitous violence, and found the characters unrealistic, and the soundtrack grating.
Sorry, 5 out of 10.
Vortex
French / sub-titles now showing on the Indie circuit.
Initially a 3/10 - a ' slit your wrists after viewing' movie showing the final days of an aging couple living in a Paris apartment.
The old guy has a chronic heart disability, his wife suffering from dementia and is prone to wander off to the shops below and leaving the unlit gas stove on. Conversation is sometimes difficult.
Their son has a drug problem, no job but helps at a local crisis centre, but can only occasionally visit and yet unable to help. He has his own family responsibilities including a young boy who appears to have a behavioral issue.
The apartment is full of clutter, years of books, magazines and pamphlets, and a telling moment is when the wife rips up her husband's manuscript of a book he is attempting to write and flushes it down the toilet in the mistaken belief she is tidying up.
The son suggests a care home for both would be a solution but for two people difficult to find and yet he is unable to persuade his father to give up the family apartment that he had lived in for many years and full of memories.
Yes, a depressing movie but another viewpoint is a very realistic interpretation of the social problems we all might find ourselves either as a parent or a well meaning off-spring. You get the full story through to the inevitable ( or not so inevitable ) end and you have to applaud how the Director dealt with a difficult subject. The slide show of his mother through her lifetime is quite moving.
For that reason I suggest a 7/10 is a worthy mark but don't go expecting entertainment - more a reality check on what the future might bring.
French / sub-titles now showing on the Indie circuit.
Initially a 3/10 - a ' slit your wrists after viewing' movie showing the final days of an aging couple living in a Paris apartment.
The old guy has a chronic heart disability, his wife suffering from dementia and is prone to wander off to the shops below and leaving the unlit gas stove on. Conversation is sometimes difficult.
Their son has a drug problem, no job but helps at a local crisis centre, but can only occasionally visit and yet unable to help. He has his own family responsibilities including a young boy who appears to have a behavioral issue.
The apartment is full of clutter, years of books, magazines and pamphlets, and a telling moment is when the wife rips up her husband's manuscript of a book he is attempting to write and flushes it down the toilet in the mistaken belief she is tidying up.
The son suggests a care home for both would be a solution but for two people difficult to find and yet he is unable to persuade his father to give up the family apartment that he had lived in for many years and full of memories.
Yes, a depressing movie but another viewpoint is a very realistic interpretation of the social problems we all might find ourselves either as a parent or a well meaning off-spring. You get the full story through to the inevitable ( or not so inevitable ) end and you have to applaud how the Director dealt with a difficult subject. The slide show of his mother through her lifetime is quite moving.
For that reason I suggest a 7/10 is a worthy mark but don't go expecting entertainment - more a reality check on what the future might bring.
Morbius
Yet another superhero(?) origin story, played-out with predictability and a complete lack of imagination. I thought Venom2 was bad but this is worse.
0/10 - I barely watched it whilst watching my phone and would never watch it again. Save yourselves the bother. I took one for you.
Yet another superhero(?) origin story, played-out with predictability and a complete lack of imagination. I thought Venom2 was bad but this is worse.
0/10 - I barely watched it whilst watching my phone and would never watch it again. Save yourselves the bother. I took one for you.
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