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« Reply #5580 on: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 08:58:40 » |
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I actually didn't think it was that shit. I mean it's not a classic, but it does have its moments. its visually spectacular, and the soundtrack is ace.
Yeah, love that film. The soundtrack is immense, the CGI is out of this world and it's got Olivia Wilde. Ok, so the story isn't the strongest, but I've watched it more times than I'd care to admit.
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« Reply #5581 on: Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 09:58:23 » |
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And that'll teach me to listen to others. Enjoyed it quite a lot, effects were superb including Clu, although he was stuck in the Uncanny Valley! Sheen was channeling a whole heap of Bowie in that performance...
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« Reply #5582 on: Saturday, July 19, 2014, 09:45:42 » |
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I watched Transcendence last night. I didn't check the Rotten Tomatoes reviews first (although I'd still have watched it) but it was really, I don't know, vapid?
It wasn't a film where once it ended you'd sit back and think about it for a moment. It was a film that was turned off the second the credits start because you've been thinking about that pile of washing up that needs doing. I'll have completely forgotten about this film in a few days.
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« Reply #5583 on: Saturday, July 19, 2014, 13:19:09 » |
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I watched Battle Royale (been on the list for years, cracking watch) and The Rise (Wastlands) last night. I assumed The Rise was going to be a pile of wank about 'gangsters' having a pop at each other, but was pleasantly surprised to be wrong, and really quite enjoyed it. A bit far fetched but that's kind of the point I guess.
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« Reply #5584 on: Saturday, July 19, 2014, 16:02:53 » |
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I'm watching 12 Years a Slave for the first time and although it's harrowing and the slave trade was obviously an abhorrent thing, I couldn't help myself laughing at Fassbender chasing Solomon around and falling over all slapstick. Kind of tonally dissonant in a film where half an hour later we watch him graphically whipping someone's back to ruin.
It's a really good film and all, but, from my perspective at least, it's not as good as the press it's got. A lot of long camera shots with no movement from actor or cameraman and no dialogue apparently make for oscar bait.
Also as soon as Brad Pitt's character appeared I knew he was a good guy. I bet he doesn't fudging work a film unless he's a good guy. Predictable.
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« Reply #5585 on: Saturday, July 19, 2014, 16:04:57 » |
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I haven't seen a really good film for ages. Plenty of OK movies but nothing mega enjoyable.
Last one I saw was Gravity which was pap
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« Reply #5586 on: Saturday, July 19, 2014, 17:06:52 » |
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I watched snowpiercer the other night. It was different, I enjoyed it.
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« Reply #5587 on: Saturday, July 19, 2014, 22:00:38 » |
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Neither fresh or new films, but I watched The royal Tennenbaums last weekend and ámelie tonight, and enjoyed both very much
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« Reply #5588 on: Sunday, July 20, 2014, 09:32:19 » |
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Watched Noah last night. What a let down.
I am a massive fan of Darren Aronofsky but he's let himself down with this one. It had moments of Aronofsky brilliance but it was just dragged out too much.
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« Reply #5589 on: Sunday, July 20, 2014, 11:22:06 » |
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Watched Noah last night.
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« Reply #5590 on: Sunday, July 20, 2014, 12:09:23 » |
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Whatever floats your boat ![Wink](//thetownend.com/Smileys/tefsmile/wink.gif) *Ark.
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« Reply #5591 on: Sunday, July 20, 2014, 12:11:57 » |
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Watched Noah last night. What a let down.
I am a massive fan of Darren Aronofsky but he's let himself down with this one. It had moments of Aronofsky brilliance but it was just dragged out too much.
Yeh snap me too, didn't think much of it eaither,
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« Reply #5592 on: Sunday, July 20, 2014, 14:06:14 » |
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'Starred Up' is the best film I've seen lately. Quality British prison movie, reminded me of the classic McVicar. Only better.
Also well worth watching is 'Lone Survivor'. Yanks against the Taliban, based on true story. Bloody good.
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« Reply #5593 on: Sunday, July 20, 2014, 19:29:14 » |
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'Starred Up' is the best film I've seen lately. Quality British prison movie, reminded me of the classic McVicar. Only better.
Also well worth watching is 'Lone Survivor'. Yanks against the Taliban, based on true story. Bloody good.
Just watched lone survivor. Some of the bravery of these guys is unreal at times.
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« Reply #5594 on: Monday, July 21, 2014, 06:58:08 » |
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Me and SiPie had a mandate and watched the Grand Budapest Hotel. It's wank.
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