JudyJudyJudy Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) " Benidictine" This was a really good film i saw at the pics recently. It was about the life of the war time poet Siegfried Sassoon. He was originally a strong campaigner for war and felt it was a noble cause to fight for ones country . However his experiences in the first world war changed all that . He became very cynical of wars and who they benefitted mostly. His poems were searing indictments of this. The film explores his war time experiences and his disilloushment once he left. He was awarded the military cross as he was viewed as an exemplary soldier. The film also explores many of his unhappy gay relationships with well known people of that time. He married later in life and had a child but was deeply unhappy and bitter at the end of his life. Although it all sounds depressing there are some really witty and sarcastic moments in it. I really enjoyed it. Much better than i expected. Edited May 28, 2022 by JamesM48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Jackass 4.5 8/10. More absolutely mental stunts different to the ones in jackass forever, accompanied by cast commentary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 16/05/2022 at 17:17, Pans Jambo said: The Northman. What the actual F……??? Had the potential to be an absolute 10/10 move and they made it a 4/10! pesh! Dont even bother. Turned it off after 30 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Watched Ghostbusters Afterlife with the kids last night. While I appreciate it may not be everyones cup of tea, we absolutely loved it. We saw it at the cinema and even watching it at home it is a family favourite. I think I gave it a 9/10 previously and I would stick by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Top Gun Maverick. Cheese city, but as children of the original era the wife and I both loved it, especially after watching the original last night! 8/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Berwick Jambo Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Another shout for Top Gun Maverick. If your a fan of the first film your in for a real treat, so many clever little bits paying homage to the original. Its definitely one for the cinema, the jaw dropping flying scenes actually had our seats & tables rumbling. I have to admit it’s been a long time since I came out of the pictures cheesing that much. Also our first trip to Everyman Cinema Edinburgh which was cool, nice staff, good menu etc and comfy double sofas to sit on, will definitely go back. 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 The last house on cemetery lane, netflix 2015, 6/10, strange ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best in the land Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Top Gun : Maverick 4DX 10/10 Superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telford_jambo123 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 27/05/2022 at 22:54, 1971fozzy said: The Guilty (Netflix) decent enough. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a troubled police detective demoted to 911 operator duty scrambles to save a distressed caller during a harrowing day of revelations -- and reckonings. A couple of decent plot surprises and good acting. Reminded me of phone booth in a way 7/10 That’s what I thought as well. Decent film but the ending seemed rushed 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telford_jambo123 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Top gun maverick. 9/10 went in sceptical but holds it own against the original. The action sequences were incredible. Spoiler The scene with val Kilmer hit the heartstrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Having never seen Top Gun and all the reviews of the new firm on here, I sat down to watch the original last night. I thought it was ok but I dont get the hype. Planning on going to see the new one on Wednesday (struggling for films to watch at the cinema just now) and will share my thoughts afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I went to see “ The Northman “ last night . It really was outstanding . This review basically summarises it perfectly . What a film . if you like no holds barred violence mixed with nihilism it’s Your cup of tea 😎 https://amp.theguardian.com/film/2022/apr/11/the-northman-review-robert-eggers-hamlet-outrageous-violence We went to Dominion . I bought a packet of wine gums , a diet coke and bottle water £9.10 ! We did get free packet of Pringles and the seats are luxurious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire_At_The_Disco Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 06/05/2022 at 21:04, Maple Leaf said: Meet Joe Black. It's an oldie (1998) but I hadn't seen it before. Fantasy romance. Good performances by Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins. OK film, but far too long at three hours. I liked it Maple. Anthony Hopkins is brilliant in it as is Brad Pitt. But I do agree it was a tad too long at 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 8 hours ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Having never seen Top Gun and all the reviews of the new firm on here, I sat down to watch the original last night. I thought it was ok but I dont get the hype. Planning on going to see the new one on Wednesday (struggling for films to watch at the cinema just now) and will share my thoughts afterwards. I think you had to see it at that time to appreciate it mate, much like many things they are "of that time". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Disser Pointon said: I think you had to see it at that time to appreciate it mate, much like many things they are "of that time". Aye, I would think so too. Possibly being 30 years younger I might have appreciated it more too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Fudge Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 The Sure Thing (1985) A guilty pleasure of mine that I revisit every 5 years or so. The original rom com road movie. John Cusack and the movie have aged better than myself however. 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Rewatched The Gentleman the other night. Outstanding cast, one I always enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Navalny (iPlayer) Documentary about the attempted murder, via poisoning, of Putin's political opponent in 2020. Fascinating viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Ray Gin said: Navalny (iPlayer) Documentary about the attempted murder, via poisoning, of Putin's political opponent in 2020. Fascinating viewing. It’s superb. Frightening stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 28/05/2022 at 17:40, Muppetboy said: Turned it off after 30 mins Same here. When they started crawling about like dogs or whatever, that was when i turned it off. looked utter shite which was disappointing because the trailer looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Top Gun Maverick is outstanding. Blows away all these CGI-heavy Superhero joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Another Top Gun Maverick. Very well produced with a just enough nostalgia (ie the music from the first film, credits at the start of both films, same font used in the credits etc) Some of the flight scenes are amazing and I would highly recommend it. A wee bit cheesy at times though 8.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 President (iPlayer) Documentary following the Zimbabwean elections after the coup that ousted Mugabe. Has anything changed or is it more of the same? Another fascinating watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 30/05/2022 at 11:59, Carl Fredrickson said: Having never seen Top Gun and all the reviews of the new firm on here, I sat down to watch the original last night. I thought it was ok but I dont get the hype. Planning on going to see the new one on Wednesday (struggling for films to watch at the cinema just now) and will share my thoughts afterwards. I watched the new one. Average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 The Irishman (2019) 7/10 All star cast with De Niro, Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel. A mob-related story around the Hoffa era with lots of violence. Another bladder buster at 3 1/2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: The Irishman (2019) 7/10 All star cast with De Niro, Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel. A mob-related story around the Hoffa era with lots of violence. Another bladder buster at 3 1/2 hours. Mrs Kalamazoo is from Lake Orion but her family all claim they have alibis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Kalamazoo Jambo said: Mrs Kalamazoo is from Lake Orion but her family all claim they have alibis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 23 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: The Irishman (2019) 7/10 All star cast with De Niro, Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel. A mob-related story around the Hoffa era with lots of violence. Another bladder buster at 3 1/2 hours. Includes some pretty impressive de-ageing technology but also one of the worst fight scenes ever put to film. The fight is so bad that it makes you laugh. Otherwise it's just a cut'' paste Scorsese gangster film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 29 minutes ago, Cade said: Includes some pretty impressive de-ageing technology but also one of the worst fight scenes ever put to film. The fight is so bad that it makes you laugh. Otherwise it's just a cut'' paste Scorsese gangster film. It's incredible that scene wasn't cut. Some of the de-aging wasn't great. De Niro never looked under 40 at any point but there are bits when hes meant to be in his 20s. Otherwise a good film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 This is an incredible watch. Shocking in places and what an ending. 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Martin should ask Marvel for some tips, instead of bad mouthing them. Terrible film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 8 hours ago, ri Alban said: Martin should ask Marvel for some tips, instead of bad mouthing them. Terrible film. Jeezus 😂😂 thats embarrassing. I couldn’t even watch all of that clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Dick Dastardly said: Jeezus 😂😂 thats embarrassing. I couldn’t even watch all of that clip The film isn't as good as they make out. I had to switch it off . The Gentleman and Once upon a time in Hollywood are far superior. Hugh Grant and Colin Farrell are tremendous and Brad and Leo are incredible. Leo is the best actor in the last 40 years. Imo. Edited June 6, 2022 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, ri Alban said: The film isn't as good as they make out. I had to switch it off . The Gentleman and Once upon a time in Hollywood are far superior. Hugh Grant and Colin Farrell are tremendous and Brad and Leo are incredible. Leo is the best actor in the last 40 years. Imo. Leo is a phenomenal actor. No doubt about it. He didn't seem to like Ricky Gervais's crack about him at the Golden Globes though 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Just now, Dick Dastardly said: Leo is a phenomenal actor. No doubt about it. He didn't seem to like Ricky Gervais's crack about him at the Golden Globes though 😂😂😂 I thought he took it quite well. Tom Hanks on the other hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, ri Alban said: I thought he took it quite well. Tom Hanks on the other hand. I can't remember what he said about Hanks but i can remember the torn looking face afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: I can't remember what he said about Hanks but i can remember the torn looking face afterwards He said nothing about him, he just didn't like what he was hearing. Most people loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Some total throbbers have said the Scorsese deliberately made that fight scene bad. On purpose used an octogenerian actor who can barely stay on his feet instead of a stuntman with a head swap in post production. Saying it's all really viewed from the perspective of his daughter and that it's a deep study of the difference between what people think they look like and what they actually look like. Sorry guys. It's just pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 hour ago, ri Alban said: He said nothing about him, he just didn't like what he was hearing. Most people loved it. It was ages ago i watched the clips. I remember lots of the audience awkwardly laughing, but that could be my memory playing tricks on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 15 hours ago, ri Alban said: Martin should ask Marvel for some tips, instead of bad mouthing them. Terrible film. awful film. And I’m a huge fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Last Night In Soho Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 22 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Last Night In Soho Brilliant It’s absolutely superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Men Didnt know anything about this other than Jessie Buckley is in it. I like her as an actress so went in with an open mind. Starts off ok as a suspense thriller but then it changes and IMO not for the better. I was hoping for it to come to a quick end but even at 1h 40m it dragged on. 3/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Men Didnt know anything about this other than Jessie Buckley is in it. I like her as an actress so went in with an open mind. Starts off ok as a suspense thriller but then it changes and IMO not for the better. I was hoping for it to come to a quick end but even at 1h 40m it dragged on. 3/10 I enjoyed it. It is an odd film however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Hustle, 8/10 adam sandler as an nba scout who uncovers a gem in Spain and the ensuing battle to get him to the nba. Excellent sports movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Looks superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo_jim2001 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Should be on movie thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, Jambo_jim2001 said: Should be on movie thread Top man what do you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Character from 1945 comic book, tbh I'd never heard of the character or seen the comic books not that I'm into these things mind you. I wonder how popular they were back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 That looks really shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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