JudyJudyJudy Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Furious Styles said: The first film to give me nightmares, although I did watch it when I was 10. Yes it’s a classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 There’s the bizarre Gus Van Sant remake of psycho that is pretty much a shot for shot recreation of the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 13 hours ago, rudi must stay said: That Sinking Feeling What a gem of a film. Thoroughly enjoyed it 10/10 Watched that a few months back. Loved it in its day and loved it now. Restless Natives i liked as well back in the day but not for me now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Fudge Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 The Invisible Guest (Netflix) Spanish thriller about a business man who wakes up in a hotel room beside his dead mistress. Great movie with more than a tip of the hat to Hitchcock, couldn't fault anything, superb. 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Judge Fudge said: The Invisible Guest (Netflix) Spanish thriller about a business man who wakes up in a hotel room beside his dead mistress. Great movie with more than a tip of the hat to Hitchcock, couldn't fault anything, superb. 10/10 Sounds good, I'll be watching this tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Dredd, 5/10. Just felt like an average b movie. Quite violent as was mentioned previously on the thread. Didn’t ever felt any more than average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 11 hours ago, Judge Fudge said: The Invisible Guest (Netflix) Spanish thriller about a business man who wakes up in a hotel room beside his dead mistress. Great movie with more than a tip of the hat to Hitchcock, couldn't fault anything, superb. 10/10 Enjoyed this. 8/10 from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 The White Tiger 9/10 Following on with my Oscars nominee viewings we watched this on Netflix tonight. Its nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for Ramin Bahrani. A refreshing Indian film that was thought provoking and interesting. Slight shades of Parasite. A dirt poor boy moves to the big city and how he makes good. After a year of lockdown it made me want to travel again and see the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Dredd, 5/10. Just felt like an average b movie. Quite violent as was mentioned previously on the thread. Didn’t ever felt any more than average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 She Dies Tomorrow Decent 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: She Dies Tomorrow Decent 6/10 On Netflix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 On 20/03/2021 at 12:18, Judge Fudge said: The Invisible Guest (Netflix) Spanish thriller about a business man who wakes up in a hotel room beside his dead mistress. Great movie with more than a tip of the hat to Hitchcock, couldn't fault anything, superb. 10/10 Just finished it. A great recommendation from yourself. I thought it was a really good film, but wouldn’t give it quite as high a score. 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Fudge Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: Just finished it. A great recommendation from yourself. I thought it was a really good film, but wouldn’t give it quite as high a score. 8/10 Glad you enjoyed it, “The Body” by the same director is just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Into The Wild 10 minutes was enough. A lot of arty farty rubbish 1/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Into The Wild 10 minutes was enough. A lot of arty farty rubbish 1/10 it is a true story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, milky_26 said: it is a true story It's not even a story. Just a guy wandering around in the woods angrily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: It's not even a story. Just a guy wandering around in the woods angrily In that case you’ve only watched the very start. The wilderness is a small part of the film in terms of his journey. Edited March 21, 2021 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Into the wild is a stunning film. Not sure how anyone could rate it 1/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Becky, 6/10, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Ok I've been convinced to watch more. I will tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 zack snyders justice league directors cut - 6.5/10 still felt it was trying too hard to match the avengers but it is so much better than the joss whedon pish cut from a couple of years ago. yes it is just short of 4 hours but it at least develops the characters both good and bad and it shows how it was set to be the beginning of a series just like the mcu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Pieces of a Woman 7/10 Still on my Oscar nominee theme, tonight we watched this as Vanessa Kirby is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. I don't want to post any spoilers but I didn't have a clue what this was about, other than its up for an award. Its very deep and emotional, dealing with tragic loss and not my cup of tea at this time. Just way too heavy and depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 54 minutes ago, milky_26 said: zack snyders justice league directors cut - 6.5/10 still felt it was trying too hard to match the avengers but it is so much better than the joss whedon pish cut from a couple of years ago. yes it is just short of 4 hours but it at least develops the characters both good and bad and it shows how it was set to be the beginning of a series just like the mcu Watched this over the last two nights with my 10 year old. I am not a huge superhero fan and my son is Marvel daft. I did enjoy the Batman trilogy and the Joker and have watched most (if not all) of the MCU films. We havent watched many DC films but this was a decent watch. Like you I saw the similarities to Avengers but it must be hard to be original. At the end of the film my son asked for marks out of 10, I went for 7 and he went for 8 which is high praise as he is a massive Marvel fan who doesnt like DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennedy Bakircioglu Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 21 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Into The Wild 10 minutes was enough. A lot of arty farty rubbish 1/10 Rudi hands out 10/10 scores seemingly based on the fact he finished the film and watched the whole thing. Along comes a genuinely excellent film and he marks it a 1/10! 🤷♂️ Definitely worth re-watching @rudi must stay👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Kennedy Bakircioglu said: Rudi hands out 10/10 scores seemingly based on the fact he finished the film and watched the whole thing. Along comes a genuinely excellent film and he marks it a 1/10! 🤷♂️ Definitely worth re-watching @rudi must stay👍 You're actually not wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: You're actually not wrong I hand out 10s if I feel inspired by the film. I also bare in mind originality, I look for original films. Anyway I will watch it again 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Kennedy Bakircioglu said: Rudi hands out 10/10 scores seemingly based on the fact he finished the film and watched the whole thing. Along comes a genuinely excellent film and he marks it a 1/10! 🤷♂️ Definitely worth re-watching @rudi must stay👍 Agreed. Good film. 7.5/10 from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Beats Movies to me shouldn't tell you how to live your life. They shouldn't simply improve it. When this film hits from, ##£# me it hits form. It's available on iPlayer 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 53 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Beats Movies to me shouldn't tell you how to live your life. They shouldn't simply improve it. When this film hits from, ##£# me it hits form. It's available on iPlayer 10/10 Another film based on a play. It was originally a one man show telling the story that the writer then got given the chance to make it into a film backed by Steven Soderbergh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Welcome To Sudden Death: Michael Jai White stars. 3/10 Suppose to be a remake of the Jean Claude van damme movie sudden death. Only it is at a basketball stadium not ice hockey. It is a personal rating. I think alot of folk might rate it higher. I just didn't feel impressed with it. It has a decent amount of fighting action scenes. Modern ideas. Violent scenes. Comedy, not sure if it was as spoof comedy at times. Give it a go you might like it. You might also get a better piece of entertainment from watching the original, I think it's way better. I would rate it 8/10. Edited March 22, 2021 by HMFC01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hillbilly Elegy 8/10 Rarely go wrong with a Ron Howard film and this didn't let me down. Hard hitting drama about a Yale law student trying to make good and shake off / come to terms with his family. Some great performances. And yes its up for 2 Oscars, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Glenn Close and Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Beats Movies to me shouldn't tell you how to live your life. They shouldn't simply improve it. When this film hits from, ##£# me it hits form. It's available on iPlayer 10/10 I gave up on this after 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Beats Movies to me shouldn't tell you how to live your life. They shouldn't simply improve it. When this film hits from, ##£# me it hits form. It's available on iPlayer 10/10 I gave up on this after 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Blood and bone. Got excited about this after watching a clip on Facebook. Looked like being an excellent martial arts film. Turned out to be not great, fighting scenes were good but the rest of it just fell flat. Dude who was the main man looked built and his moves were top class though. 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) Papillon (Amazon Prime) 6/10 Remake of the 1973 film based on the book of the same name, based on a true-ish story about French criminals who are sent to a prison camp in Guiana. Stars Charlie Hunnam (who bizarrely puts on an American accent when he's playing a Frenchman) and Remi Malek (I don't even know what his accent is meant to be). Decent enough, but not as good as the original with McQueen & Hoffman. Edited March 24, 2021 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 43 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Papillon (Amazon Prime) 6/10 Remake of the 1973 film based on the book of the same name, based on a true-ish story about French criminals who are sent to a prison camp in Guiana. Stars Charlie Hunnam (who bizarrely puts on an American accent when he's playing a Frenchman) and Remi Malek (I don't even know what his accent is meant to be). Decent enough, but not as good as the original with McQueen & Hoffman. Classic example of a remake that isn’t needed. I got so bored recently I watched the remake of Ben Hur. Who the hell gave that the green light? One of the most famous films of all time that was nominated for about a dozen Oscars, and one that doesn’t need remade. It’s rare for a remake to be as good as or surpass the original. Off the top of my head True Grit is the one I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Classic example of a remake that isn’t needed. I got so bored recently I watched the remake of Ben Hur. Who the hell gave that the green light? One of the most famous films of all time that was nominated for about a dozen Oscars, and one that doesn’t need remade. It’s rare for a remake to be as good as or surpass the original. Off the top of my head True Grit is the one I can think of. I really enjoyed True Grit, The Departed and 3:10 to Yuma, which I know are all remakes, but I haven't seen the originals to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Watched warrior tonight. Really enjoyed it, engaging throughout with some good performances. 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaciousdandy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 watching monster hunter, no idea what it will be like lol expecting similar to the resi films style action from Milla Jovovich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 16 hours ago, Ray Gin said: Papillon (Amazon Prime) 6/10 Remake of the 1973 film based on the book of the same name, based on a true-ish story about French criminals who are sent to a prison camp in Guiana. Stars Charlie Hunnam (who bizarrely puts on an American accent when he's playing a Frenchman) and Remi Malek (I don't even know what his accent is meant to be). Decent enough, but not as good as the original with McQueen & Hoffman. Why oh why do they remake classic films ?? They are classics for a reason . This one sounds awful . The remake of “ Murder on the orient express “ was well Murder 15 hours ago, Tazio said: Classic example of a remake that isn’t needed. I got so bored recently I watched the remake of Ben Hur. Who the hell gave that the green light? One of the most famous films of all time that was nominated for about a dozen Oscars, and one that doesn’t need remade. It’s rare for a remake to be as good as or surpass the original. Off the top of my head True Grit is the one I can think of. Never heard that this has been remade ! Mind you any one can out act the very wood Chuck Heston in my view . The original was a great film despite him 14 hours ago, Ray Gin said: I really enjoyed True Grit, The Departed and 3:10 to Yuma, which I know are all remakes, but I haven't seen the originals to compare. Yes the remake of “ True grit “ was excellent I do admit , mainly due to one of my all time favourite actors Jeff Bridges . I really liked “ 350 to Yuma “ too with I think one of the best current actors Russell Crowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 48 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: Why oh why do they remake classic films ?? They are classics for a reason . This one sounds awful . The remake of “ Murder on the orient express “ was well Murder Never heard that this has been remade ! Mind you any one can out act the very wood Chuck Heston in my view . The original was a great film despite him Yes the remake of “ True grit “ was excellent I do admit , mainly due to one of my all time favourite actors Jeff Bridges . I really liked “ 350 to Yuma “ too with I think one of the best current actors Russell Crowe Didn't realise their trains ran so frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Ron Burgundy said: Didn't realise their trains ran so frequently. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 On the subject of remakes “ The thing” 1982 was brilliant in fact better than the original . The same with “ invasion of the body snatchers “ “ Scarface “ “ the fly” and “ sorcerer” which was remake of the french classic “ wages of fear “ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Riva Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Six minutes to midnight. Eddie Izard and Judy Dench. Switched aff. Zzzzz 60mins Song bird. Covid 23 lockdown. Done my heid in. Rapid camera filming. Way too much for me. Look ok tho. Getting old lol Edited March 26, 2021 by Hector Riva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Started watching Korean horror the wailing on Amazon. Turned it off after 50mins. Rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 22/03/2021 at 22:10, The Frenchman Returns said: Hillbilly Elegy 8/10 Rarely go wrong with a Ron Howard film and this didn't let me down. Hard hitting drama about a Yale law student trying to make good and shake off / come to terms with his family. Some great performances. And yes its up for 2 Oscars, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Glenn Close and Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling Cheers for steering me in the direction of this FR. The film was almost two hours long, yet I was gutted when it finished, as I was enjoying it that much. Yet another cracking movie from Ron Howard. Some of the acting performances in this film are an absolute joy. I am totally gobsmacked that Amy Adams has been snubbed for a best actress Oscar nomination for this movie. I haven’t seen any of the other roles by the nominees, but they must be incredible for her to not even be in the running. A great movie, loved it. 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Cheers for steering me in the direction of this FR. The film was almost two hours long, yet I was gutted when it finished, as I was enjoying it that much. Yet another cracking movie from Ron Howard. Some of the acting performances in this film are an absolute joy. I am totally gobsmacked that Amy Adams has been snubbed for a best actress Oscar nomination for this movie. I haven’t seen any of the other roles by the nominees, but they must be incredible for her to not even be in the running. A great movie, loved it. 9/10 No problem Lucky. I have now watched 4 of the 5 nominations and only Carey Mulligan has been a stand out for me. They also excluded Rosamund Pike (GG winner for I care a lot) from the list. In my opinion 2 on the list are lazy picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Dating Amber 8/10 Needed a rest from Oscar nominees, so gave this Irish film a go. Best it has won is an award at the NewFest: New York's LGBT Film Festival. It was a really sweet film about two troubled teenagers who decide to pair up to fit in. Realised after about 20 minutes I had smiled and laughed the whole film. Similar humour to Moone Boy and Father Ted. Really enjoyed it, available on Prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) The White Tiger 7.5/10 (Netflix) About an Indian guy born into poverty who gets a job as a servant for a rich family (who treat him like utter crap) but he eventually makes his own way in the world as an entrepreneur via some rather dodgy means. Decent. Edited March 27, 2021 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 The White Tiger 7/10 (Netflix) About an Indian guy born into poverty who gets a job as a servant for a rich family (who treat him like utter crap) but he eventually makes his own way in the world as an entrepreneur via some rather dodgy means. Decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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