Ryan Gosling Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Make this like the cooler version of the last song you listened to. Use these star ratings if you wish. Witness (1985) Harrison Ford's best role IMO. Ford plays a cop investigating the murder witnessed by a young Amish boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Charlie Wilson's War (2008) Rather strange "historical comedy" starring Tom Hanks. Interesting story but the peculiar mix of serious subject matter and an irreverent, comedic approach made for an uneasy watch. Philip Seymour Hoffman rocked as always though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
269miles Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am Legend. A complete waste of time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Charlie Wilson's War (2008) Rather strange "historical comedy" starring Tom Hanks. Interesting story but the peculiar mix of serious subject matter and an irreverent, comedic approach made for an uneasy watch. Philip Seymour Hoffman rocked as always though. I thought it was very good, personally. Maybe you watched it with the wrong approach? That's what the original Charlie Wilson was like, if you've seen your documentaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just saw Cast Away on BBC1. Forgot how good it was. Utterly compelling viewing and an acting tour de force by Tom Hanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I thought it was very good, personally. Maybe you watched it with the wrong approach? That's what the original Charlie Wilson was like, if you've seen your documentaries. I enjoyed it, I just found it rather strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 No Country for Old men Superb modern Western from the Cohen brothers. I don't really want to say too much without spoiling it. Just go and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 All the President's Men Liked the fact they just told the story from one side and didn't go into any other irrelvant detail. If it were made today there would have to be a love story angle and probably follow a 'baddy' from the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig R Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The Lives of Others German film set in the early 80s in East Germany before the Berlin wall came down. Follows the story of a Strasi (secret police) Officer and his mission to spy on a famous playwriter. An intriguing story unravels that makes for some good chilled Sunday night viewing. http://uk.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_lives_of_others/#synopsis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Bapswent Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Charlie Wilson's War (2008) Rather strange "historical comedy" starring Tom Hanks. Interesting story but the peculiar mix of serious subject matter and an irreverent, comedic approach made for an uneasy watch. Philip Seymour Hoffman rocked as always though. Would disagree, i think its a cracking film. Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance is outstanding. If you go expecting a comedy then yes youll be confused. If you go expecting a factual documentary, youll also be dissapointed, but if you just want to see a thoughtful and cleverly put together film, this is one for you. youll get a grand mix of entertainment, history delivered in a tongue in cheek fashion whislt maintaining a air of dignity and seriousness, a very hard thing to do well. The only down side is Julia Roberts' wig looks awful everytime you see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunyip Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am Legend. Pure pish. No stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Sidious Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The Re-Animator Great comedy horror in the same vain as Brain Dead. Currently playing on Film4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 No Country for Old men Superb modern Western from the Cohen brothers. I don't really want to say too much without spoiling it. Just go and see. Diitto for me Dark, brooding, phenomonally good characters. A return to form for the Coens Dont expect laughs ala Big Lebowski or Fargo this is more like Blood Simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Make this like the cooler version of the last song you listened to. Witness (1985) Harrison Ford's best role IMO. Ford plays a cop investigating the murder witnessed by a young Amish boy. Must watch that again. Fabulous film great photography and score. Acting is fantastic and there is something about Kelly McGillis in that film ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Bee Movie (2007) ****e. Absolute, Godawful ****e. [edit] And I see the sweary filter's back up and running... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va va voom Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Dan in Real Life Quite an amusing film, not one I would rush out to see, but not bad nevertheless. It's a sort of film the Cineworld card was invented for, one that you may not normally go and see but because you have the unlimited pass, its worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am Legend A bit disappointed really, it was moving along nicely then the last third was a load of pants. Will Smith partially redeemed the film but I wouldn't bother watching it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Would disagree, i think its a cracking film. Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance is outstanding. If you go expecting a comedy then yes youll be confused. If you go expecting a factual documentary, youll also be dissapointed, but if you just want to see a thoughtful and cleverly put together film, this is one for you. youll get a grand mix of entertainment, history delivered in a tongue in cheek fashion whislt maintaining a air of dignity and seriousness, a very hard thing to do well. The only down side is Julia Roberts' wig looks awful everytime you see it. My 2 star rating was maybe a bit harsh and I already acknowledged PSH, just don't think they achieved the balance you suggest. To reiterate, I did think it was a good film, just not a excellent film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Last king of scotland (recent) Bit late in getting round to watch it, superb film though - worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Watched "CastAway" last night on beeb one....why O why.... **No Stars** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am Legend. A complete waste of time and money. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Balls of Fury. Well thats 90 minutes of my life that I will never get back. How do I do negative starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscomcpie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Die Hard 4.0 Give it up Bruce. You're too old for that carry on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The Bucket List Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. Okay but could have been a lot better. 2.5 Stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the voice from above Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 three burial of melquiades estrada. amusing in parts (including perhaps the funniest sex scene ever filmed), boring as all hell in others, tommy lee jones mental collapse is pretty impressive work though, was hoping for something more, and am hoping for far better from and very much looking forward to 'no country for old men' and 'there will be blood' DDL = Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn artist Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 no country for old men, great first 3/4's then the last half hour was rubbish and spoilt the rest of the film. overhyped beacause it is made by the coen brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Juan Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 American Gangster, 4 Stars. Would maybe have got 5 if i wasnt dying of a hangover when i went to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 DejaVu - Denzel Washsington is an ATF agent looking into the 'death' of a woman after a boat full of kids and Navy Seals blew up. But then there is this machine and he goes back in time. EDIT: What is the song on the advert for Tom Hanks new film? EDIT 2: Cheers. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 To use the stars, click the image tag, and put this in - http://www.empireonline.com/images/stars/medium_1.gif Change 1 for 5 if you think it's 5 stars, 2 for 2 etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Here's a wee picture you can all use instead of saying "No Stars" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Blades of Glory So crap it is actually funny. *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 no country for old men, great first 3/4's then the last half hour was rubbish and spoilt the rest of the film. overhyped beacause it is made by the coen brothers. Without wanting to spoil things; the use of monologues brackets the film perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Stardust Silly comedy fairy tale set in some alternate version of England where there is a hole in a wall that leads to a fantasy world where some dude finds a fallen star that is actually Claire Danes. Great performance from Robert de Niro, don't want to spoil that for anyone who has not seen it. All in all a good film that never takes itself seriously, a welcome break from the huge amount of humourless, pretensious crap that is about ATM. Some very good deadpan comedy moments. Superbad Super awful. Whoever told this lot of new writers they could write needs shot. Terrible film made up of very unfunny random events, mostly just penis jokes and drinking beer. Drivel Currently on Download List; No Country for Old Men (I am no big fan of the Coens, last attempt to see what the fuss is about, expecting to be dissapointed) Sleeping Dogs Lie Atonement 3:10 to Yuma Down in the Valley Bender's Big Score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The Lost Boys - 6 out of 5. Not clever enough to put the stars in sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 At the cinema: St Trinians - Wasn't aroused once (despite the mrs assuring me otherwise). At home: Superbad - It's ok; Michael Cera is excellent, and the "nerd rage" moments are good, but the ending's not up to much, and there's too much screen time for the guy who was in "Knocked Up". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The Firm Quality. The Gary Oldman film, not that Tom Cruise pish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freewheelin' Jambo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Control Life of Ian Curtis. Frighteningly believable performance by Sam Riley. Where he is singing into the microphone and the camera comes up close and you see him rolling his eyes it is quite remarkable. And eerie. All the acting is of an incredibly high standard. The actors who played Sumner and Hookie amazing too. And Samantha Morton, well, she is sheer class. Very good film. Sad though. 5 out of 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambojohnnyboy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Die Hard 4.0 Give it up Bruce. You're too old for that carry on now. I just saw this too, got to say that I really enjoyed it, besides Charlie Bronson was still kicking ass years after drawing his pension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 This is England...Great performance by Thomas Turgoose as Shaun and a great soundtrack but still not the masterpiece as everyone made out.3/5. Seraphin Falls.Superbly shot film.Stunning scenery.Great story with a crap ending.3/5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 "American Gangster" Nothing new, better Gangster films out there by a mile. As Nick Fisher formally of The Sun newspaper would say.. "Codswallop...." Ok maybe a bit harsh..."Worth Frying..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am Legend. A complete waste of time and money. At last someone who agrees with me on this film!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeToonJambo Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 "Atonement" Despite the hype it was incredibly boring. Nicely photographed though and Keira Knightley was in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 At last someone who agrees with me on this film!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am Legend The dog was the only good thing in the film canine oscar for her. The film was it funded by the Christian right in America ?with its message of human meddling caused the illness but dont mind god will help the good few survive? This type of film has been done before and a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I suggest everyone who was disappointed with I Am Legend should watch Omega Man with Charlton Heston. What a film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjambo Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I Am Legend Heep of ****e! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Come on people. Use the stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Harris Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Come on people. Use the stars. I'll help you out - here's the code including tags for each star. [noparse][/noparse] [noparse][/noparse] [noparse][/noparse] [noparse][/noparse] [noparse][/noparse] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Black Snake Moan....Weird but i enjoyed this nonsense.Samual L Jackson finds Christina Ricci on the side of the road beaten up and left for dead..Takes her home to save her life and cure her sickness(She likes getting humped:)).3/5 for film with a couple of extras for Ricci topless.Plus chained up and running about with her panties on throughout the film. Once...Modern day musical set in Dublin about a street musician and a Czech immigrant.Love story well done and a great little film.4/5 if i enjoyed the music(group called the Frames.David Gray soundlikes:eek:) i would have gave it a 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barby Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 NO Country for Old Men. Just back from the flicks and I don't quite know where to start. I love the Coen Bros' films and this is no exception and it feels as if they're back to the clever stuff. It's beautifully shot and reminds me of Fargo, but dry Texas heat and not a flake of snow in sight. It's scary - the film doesn't hide the violence except in an unexpected scene towards the end and there's as much blood and gore as any filmgoer could be expected to take. The characters are strong and absorbing; the main character we follow is truly evil - he scares the life out of me .. and others.. The Coen humour comes in to the frame occasionally but nothing like Fargo or the Big Lebowski, here it's much much darker and there's no clowning. Whether it's to your taste or not, I reckon this is a film which will be watched and re-watched for years to come **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 NO Country for Old Men. Just back from the flicks and I don't quite know where to start. I love the Coen Bros' films and this is no exception and it feels as if they're back to the clever stuff. It's beautifully shot and reminds me of Fargo, but dry Texas heat and not a flake of snow in sight. It's scary - the film doesn't hide the violence except in an unexpected scene towards the end and there's as much blood and gore as any filmgoer could be expected to take. The characters are strong and absorbing; the main character we follow is truly evil - he scares the life out of me .. and others.. The Coen humour comes in to the frame occasionally but nothing like Fargo or the Big Lebowski, here it's much much darker and there's no clowning. Whether it's to your taste or not, I reckon this is a film which will be watched and re-watched for years to come **** I can't wait to see it, very excited for the first time in ages about a film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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