Ray Gin Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Don't Look Up (Netflix) 7/10 Leo Di Caprio and Jennifer Lawrence star as scientists who discover a comet is hurtling towards earth and have trouble getting people to take the threat seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I’ve just watched the latest Jimmy Carr stand up on Netflix. By Christ he pushes the envelope in terms of acceptable humour. Some proper laugh out loud moments as he goads the audience. Also some laugh out loud moments where you since a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Tazio said: Gunpowder Milkshake on Amazon Prime. Basically John Wick with women but an enjoyable enough ultra-violence romp. I watched that afew weeks ago. Very good action scenes. The fight scene on the wheelie chairs was excellent. Some original stuff but aye it does resemble John wick terribly. I'd still give it at least 8/10. Entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 17 hours ago, rudi must stay said: A Prayer Before Dawn Brilliant. Joe Cole is mesmerising 10/10 This looks awesome, where can I watch it mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Matrix resurrections, I quite enjoyed. Did well to bring this back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 06/10/2021 at 18:40, Alan_R said: Been getting slated everywhere I liked it. Great action scenes. A few quips. Some gadgets. All the main ingredients gave it some really good moments. Plot was a bit jumbled and a few of the casting seemed off. (New 00 agent absolute rubbish and childhood assassin didn't seem to be old enough later on) Much preferred it to Skyfall though which came over like it loved itself, what a drawn out tedious pile of kack that was. But then I also liked quantum of solace which benefited from some snappy action scenes and a shorter running time. got the blue ray for xmas watching it now. only half way through and this feels like the worst I've seen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 The Hand Of God (Netflix) A masterpiece 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Clifford The Big Red Dog Decent family film that kids will love 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Has anyone seen Speilberg's version of West Side story yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) Don't look up. Netflix. Good idea, rubbish film and far too long for what actually happened. Must have some kind of sponsorship deal to advertise Ariana Grande because she is all over it for no good reason. 4/10 Edited December 27, 2021 by jambopilms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Matrix 4 Why? What was the point? Who was asking for this? How did it change anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 18 hours ago, John Findlay said: Has anyone seen Speilberg's version of West Side story yet? No but i want to. The original is pretty good only spoilt by dare i say the miscasting of both leads. Natalie Wood was a good actress but wasnt that great in this. The supporting cast were incredible with Rita Moreno deservedly winning an Oscar. The new version almost looks like a carbon copy however the critics have praised the performances of both the leads and supporting cast, Ill get around to it soon. Rita is also in the remake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 "Welcome to 2021" is so funny Its a great spoof of the year by an all star cast looking back on the last year. Hugh Grant is brilliant as David Starkey..( not explicitly saying it is him) and Tracy Ullman and Stockard Channing as well as the utterly hysterical Philomenia Cunk. Well worth a watch. Its on Netflix Hugh Grant is really growing on me now as an actor . In the last few years he has gave outstanding versatile performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Well I certainly didn’t think my stand out film from the Christmas period was going to be Paddington 2. Brilliant fun and pulls off that difficult trick of making it work for kids and adults equally. It’s still on iPlayer if you want a real treat for all the family. 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Taxi Driver - years since I saw it but got the 4K disc so gave it a spin. What a masterpiece this is. Even after all these years it still has the same impact. De Niro really is superb in this. Some great names in it. Peter Boyle, Harvey Kietell, Cybill Shepherd and of course Jodie Foster. Classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Tazio said: Well I certainly didn’t think my stand out film from the Christmas period was going to be Paddington 2. Brilliant fun and pulls off that difficult trick of making it work for kids and adults equally. It’s still on iPlayer if you want a real treat for all the family. 9/10 A great film. My opinion of Hugh Grant changed a lot after seeing him in this. Fabulous acting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Criminal on netflix starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Ryan Reynolds and Tommy Lee Jones. You'd think it would be amazing. Nah, meh as ****. 5.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Last Night In Soho 6/10 Psychological thriller about a girl who moves to London to study fashion and gradually loses the plot, having disturbing, recurring visions from events in the 60s. The lead actress' voice annoyed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 The Hand of God, he knows how to catch the eye, and The Power of the Dog, western with a twist, ... both at least 7/10s, both well worth your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 19 hours ago, JamesM48 said: No but i want to. The original is pretty good only spoilt by dare i say the miscasting of both leads. Natalie Wood was a good actress but wasnt that great in this. The supporting cast were incredible with Rita Moreno deservedly winning an Oscar. The new version almost looks like a carbon copy however the critics have praised the performances of both the leads and supporting cast, Ill get around to it soon. Rita is also in the remake. Watched the original again last night. I'm afraid I don't agree with you saying that Maria and Tony were miscast. I think they give very good performances, as do the whole cast. Rita Moreno did indeed deserve her Oscar as Anita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 27/12/2021 at 19:46, jambopilms said: Don't look up. Netflix. Good idea, rubbish film and far too long for what actually happened. Must have some kind of sponsorship deal to advertise Ariana Grande because she is all over it for no good reason. 4/10 All over it for about 5 minutes of screen time. The films okay. You'd expect a lot from such a strong cast but it's not trying to be Oscar worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, hughesie27 said: All over it for about 5 minutes of screen time. The films okay. You'd expect a lot from such a strong cast but it's not trying to be Oscar worthy. I watched it last night. Jennifer Lawrence is such a good actress. The film was funny at times. Am i the only one who thinks Meryl Streep is overrated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: I watched it last night. Jennifer Lawrence is such a good actress. The film was funny at times. Am i the only one who thinks Meryl Streep is overrated? Mark rylance and Jonah hill were the standouts for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, William H. Bonney said: Mark rylance and Jonah hill were the standouts for me Oh yes they were great too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 6 hours ago, hughesie27 said: All over it for about 5 minutes of screen time. The films okay. You'd expect a lot from such a strong cast but it's not trying to be Oscar worthy. Just thought that she got to sing pretty much a whole song in the concert scene near the end, a song that she has released. No need to show a whole song, it added nothing to the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Don’t look up. Had a good laugh. Pre Trump you’d have thought it a bit preposterous. Post Trump not so much. Great cast. Edited December 29, 2021 by Jamhammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gards Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 46 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: Don’t look up. Had a good laugh. Pre Trump you’d have thought it a bit preposterous. Post Trump not so much. Great cast. Had high expectations of this film, especially the cast and writer/director...but just think it fell short in a few areas. 6/10 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings on Disney+. I enjoyed it and some great action sequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Jamhammer said: Don’t look up. Had a good laugh. Pre Trump you’d have thought it a bit preposterous. Post Trump not so much. Great cast. Watched it a couple of days ago. A bit hit & miss and overly long but 7/10 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 The King's Man Decent action film with some fine scenes. 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 No Time to Die Really enjoyed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 The Babysitter on Netflix. Enjoyed that. She reminds me of my ex, sexy but nuts 😂 a decent film if you have an hour and a half to kill 6/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Belfast It was alright, kept my interest, although a lot of that was Catriona Balfe 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 The Unforgivable Mrs lB and myself thought this was not too bad, an enjoyable watch, nothing special though. 7.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 The Big Short We also watched this, a great cast. Some utter scumbags in this world, a good watch though 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) Don't Look Up 2/10 Don't ****ing bother it's garbage.Now I don't mind garbage sometimes but when it's meant to be funny and not then nah.It is so up its own arse as well as it clearly think it's clever and witty but it just isn't If you want political satire it's a long long long way short of The Thick Of It. Edited December 30, 2021 by vegas-voss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Villain A watchable thriller on Netflix 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 22 hours ago, Tazio said: Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings on Disney+. I enjoyed it and some great action sequences. loved it. Marvel films are the best escapism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 4 hours ago, vegas-voss said: Don't Look Up 2/10 Don't ****ing bother it's garbage.Now I don't mind garbage sometimes but when it's meant to be funny and not then nah.It is so up its own arse as well as it clearly think it's clever and witty but it just isn't If you want political satire it's a long long long way short of The Thick Of It. terrible film. Such a good cast. wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, 1971fozzy said: terrible film. Such a good cast. wtf Meryl Streep and Rylance where especially bad the rest done their best but I think the two I mentioned seen their lines and just didn't bother trying 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsandonlyHearts Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 On 19/12/2021 at 13:49, Cruyff said: Castle for Christmas or some bollocks 1/10 1/10 is a good score. Someone on the Netflix comment section wrote ”Netflix? what did Scotland ever do to you” I watched 10 minutes and then left my American wife to it. She followed me upstairs about 10 minutes later. ”nope I can’t do it” she said it got worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 8 hours ago, HeartsandonlyHearts said: 1/10 is a good score. Someone on the Netflix comment section wrote ”Netflix? what did Scotland ever do to you” I watched 10 minutes and then left my American wife to it. She followed me upstairs about 10 minutes later. ”nope I can’t do it” she said it got worse. It's all that "och aye the noo" pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Cruyff said: It's all that "och aye the noo" pish. But that's how we talk, och aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: But that's how we talk, och aye What chance have you got when it's been pointed out on here that a guy from Edinburgh can't even get an Edinburgh accent right on screen in movies and films or is the Edinburgh accent just too fast so they have to over pronounce it and slow it down ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 On 30/12/2021 at 10:55, vegas-voss said: Don't Look Up 2/10 Don't ****ing bother it's garbage.Now I don't mind garbage sometimes but when it's meant to be funny and not then nah.It is so up its own arse as well as it clearly think it's clever and witty but it just isn't If you want political satire it's a long long long way short of The Thick Of It. I couldn't make up my mind as to whether it was bad comedy, or just plain bad. With a superb cast it should have been excellent, but it wasn't. Possibly DiCaprio's worst ever performance. Your 2/10 sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 29/12/2021 at 23:22, The White Cockade said: No Time to Die Really enjoyed it Really? Was such a departure from Bond that i was very non plussed. Woohoo its a progressive non Bond Bond film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 30/12/2021 at 15:00, luckyBatistuta said: The Big Short We also watched this, a great cast. Some utter scumbags in this world, a good watch though 8/10 Watched that when it came out. I agree with the 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 56 minutes ago, sadj said: Really? Was such a departure from Bond that i was very non plussed. Woohoo its a progressive non Bond Bond film Thought it was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard on Amazon Prime. Just don’t. Bloody awful mess of a film. Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L Jackson literally phoning in their performances and Salma Hayek spending the whole film shouting her head off. It’s like the director just told them all to be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Ghosbusters: Afterlife , different , nice tie ins , some funny throwbacks , not going to be everyone’s cup of Spectral Goo but i enjoyed it 6.5-7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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