Samuel Camazzola Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 44 minutes ago, Kennedy Bakircioglu said: Totally agree with all you've written. I'd maybe even go 9/10! 👍 Has certainly opened up the character for further films in the same vein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Ocean's 11 (2001) All-star remake of the classic 1960 Rat Pack heist film. George Clooney and Brad Pitt share top billing, with Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia and Matt Damon alongside many others also playing prominent roles. 11 multi-talented thieves join up to rob a casino in Las Vegas. Snappy dialogue, snappy editing and a snappy soundtrack combine to make an entertaining production. 8/10 Ocean's 12 (2004) The gang are back in this bloated, self-referential and meta-referencing sequel. Julia Roberts joins the gang as they desperately try to pull off a series of heists across Europe in order to pay back the guy they stole all the money from in the first movie. Catherine Zeta Jones joins the cast as a Europol detective who is overly obsessed with her job. I'm sure the cast had a blast making this but it's all just a bit too smug and up its own arse to be enjoyable. 5/10 Ocean's 13 (2007) Back in Vegas, one of the gang is betrayed by a ruthless business partner (Al Pacino) and suffers a near-fatal heart attack. The gang vow revenge and plan another elaborate heist to rob Al Pacino's casino. I'm not quite sure why they needed 13 people for this; some of them barely had anything to do and you can tell the writers were struggling to provide a role for everyone. The film returns to the snappy dialogue, editing and soundtrack of the first film but feels like a cash-grab re-make of the first film rather than a return to form for the series. 6.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Saltburn, 6/10 Nerdy guy goes ro Oxford and befriends aristocratic guys,one of whom takes a shine to him and feels sorry for him so invites him to his families sprawling estate and home, Saltburn. Cue some unhealthy obsession from the nerd and a desire to engraciate himself into the family fold. Not bad but not great either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, Muppetboy said: Saltburn, 6/10 Nerdy guy goes ro Oxford and befriends aristocratic guys,one of whom takes a shine to him and feels sorry for him so invites him to his families sprawling estate and home, Saltburn. Cue some unhealthy obsession from the nerd and a desire to engraciate himself into the family fold. Not bad but not great either I thought it was fantastic . Brilliant . Clever storyline and what a twist. Superb performances and really biting humour . “ anything for attention” ( says by Roselind pike about another character who tops herself ) 😎 it was very much in vein of Patricia Highsmith type thrillers , hence me loving it . The couple of gross out scenes were more funny than disturbing I felt . 9/10 from me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 2 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I thought it was fantastic . Brilliant . Clever storyline and what a twist. Superb performances and really biting humour . “ anything for attention” ( says by Roselind pike about another character who tops herself ) 😎 it was very much in vein of Patricia Highsmith type thrillers , hence me loving it . The couple of gross out scenes were more funny than disturbing I felt . 9/10 from me . Don't get me wrong ,it was very watchable and the twist was inventive, and like u I was more amused than repulsed and horrified by those 2 specific scenes. The lead was excellent, as was Richard e grant and pike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, Muppetboy said: Don't get me wrong ,it was very watchable and the twist was inventive, and like u I was more amused than repulsed and horrified by those 2 specific scenes. The lead was excellent, as was Richard e grant and pike. 👍👍👍 yes all the actors were at the top of their game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Focus Didn't have any spark to it - a slog 6/10 Riding High Terrible 80s film 5/10 All We Had Easy to follow Katie Holmes is not bad 7/10 Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare Another good netflix documentary 8/10 Everybody's Talking About Jamie A film full of energy. Some good tunes as well 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) Wonka 4/10 Wife and I both fell asleep. Half the points for HG Edited December 30, 2023 by Shanks said no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Ricky Gervais-Armageddon 0/10 Fecking dreadful. The first time I haven't laughed at a stand up gig, at all. Even other dross I've watched, I've laughed at least once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Queenpins 9/10 Sometimes a film comes along at just the right moment for you. It's time to switch your brain off, sit back and enjoy some over the top characters. A fair amount of drink may have clouded my judgement but there is one scene with Ken in the car that had me greeting with laughter, to the extend that the mrs told me to calm down. On Netflix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Interceptor Dull film 5/10 Security The money must have been good for Antonio Banderas and Ben Kingsley. Terrible film 5/10 Kidnapping Stella Reminded me of The Disappearance Of Alice Creed. It is just as nail-bitting and tense and is acted very solidly 8/10 Bartkowiak 15 minutes was enough seen so many similar films 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 16 hours ago, ri Alban said: Ricky Gervais-Armageddon 0/10 Fecking dreadful. The first time I haven't laughed at a stand up gig, at all. Even other dross I've watched, I've laughed at least once. I don’t know why Gervais does stand up. It’s not his forte. Man’s a genius at black sit/com though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 30/12/2023 at 11:52, ri Alban said: Ricky Gervais-Armageddon 0/10 Fecking dreadful. The first time I haven't laughed at a stand up gig, at all. Even other dross I've watched, I've laughed at least once. Agree and I'm a big Gervais fan. Just lots of material trying to be shocking and controversial without actually being funny. Very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Dave Chappelle-The Dreamer. Well Ricky Gervais, if you want to be offensive and funny, watch this and take notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) Prisoners (Netflix) 8/10 Excellent thriller about 2 kids who go missing. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman and Paul Dano. I'd already seen it but had forgotten just enough to enjoy it just as much on 2nd viewing. Edited December 31, 2023 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) I know a few others have mentioned it, but watched The Creator on Prime last night and quite enjoyed it. It doesn't do or say anything new really, but it's well made even if a little derivative of other sci-fi films. Solid 7/10 Edited December 31, 2023 by PortyJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 I’ve just watched Zulu for about the hundredth time. Them singing Men Of Harlech gets me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Zulu 1964, Channel 4, superb film, 10/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 A Love Song Very similar to Nomadland but not as good 6/10 Turning Red Its another legendary film from Pixar. Fun for all the family 8/10 The Bad Guys Plenty humour good characters. Good film 7.5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Harry Potter said: Zulu 1964, Channel 4, superb film, 10/10. Agreed. Great performances from all the cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Tazio said: I’ve just watched Zulu for about the hundredth time. Them singing Men Of Harlech gets me every time. Same here. Along with Bridge on the River Kwai, one of the best war films ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Queenpins I thought this film was excellent. Two hours flew by 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyrJambo Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Sizu (2022) Was trawling around TV channels the other night and came across this - always like a serendipitous cinema find!! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14846026/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_sizu Finnish, WWII, slow start but worth waiting till the action starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Yesterday (BBCI) Really enjoyable romp of a struggling singer who ends up in a parallel universe where the The Beatles never existed. Really well put together by Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis. Ed Sheering even comes out smelling of roses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 On 31/12/2023 at 18:38, Harry Potter said: Zulu 1964, Channel 4, superb film, 10/10. I'm watching it now, such a great film and a must for every Claytown Troupe fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 The World We Knew Everybody cropped lost of swearing must be a British film 6/10 Nocturnal Animals Boring film 6/10 American Made Loved this film very entertaining. I have always thought Tom Cruise had ability as a leading man 7/10 Outside The Wire "So is there any comedy" no none at all you must be very serious and earnest "Great I'm in" Anthony Mackie 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Traffic Decent 6/10 The Starling Wishy washy happy clappy rubbish 5/10 Last Man Down Typical Netflix action film 6/10 Father Soldier Son Good documentary. It just shows the pictures and don't judge which I think is a good way to do a documentary 7/10 True Spirit Awful 5/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 31/12/2023 at 13:55, ri Alban said: Dave Chappelle-The Dreamer. Well Ricky Gervais, if you want to be offensive and funny, watch this and take notes. I enjoyed both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) Ben Hur I like Dead Man's Shoes so I've watched Toby Kebbell's latest films but the guy seems to pick duds now and he doesn't try very hard. 10 minutes was enough for me 5/10 How To Blow Up A Pipeline Usual netflix film. Nothing spectacular 6/10 See How They Run This film is a breath of fresh air. Really funny and a good film story wise too 8/10 Man Down I've seen most of Shia Leboeff's films he is a great actor IMO. Decent film 6/10 Nope You like scary watch this. Really scary 8/10 Edited January 3 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 28/12/2023 at 18:38, Samuel Camazzola said: Wonka 8/10 A young Willy travels to a town to pursue his dream. Great cast playing to their strengths. Visually superb. Clever dialogue and lyrics in songs (written by Neil Hannon of Divine Comedy fame). One that all ages will enjoy. 👍 Took my daughter to see this today, I had no idea it was of the musical persuasion and thought I'd hate it but it was thoroughly enchanting and magical, heartwarming and very entertaining. A 8.5/10 from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 10 minutes ago, Muppetboy said: Took my daughter to see this today, I had no idea it was of the musical persuasion and thought I'd hate it but it was thoroughly enchanting and magical, heartwarming and very entertaining. A 8.5/10 from me 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Sleepers. 9/10. I absolutely love this film, I've not seen it for a few years but it gets better every time I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 13 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: Sleepers. 9/10. I absolutely love this film, I've not seen it for a few years but it gets better every time I see it. Great film. Another where Kev Bacon plays a menacing character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Men Up - on BBC Iplayer. Tells the story of the men that took part in the first clinical tests for what would become viagra. Very enjoyable film and I will not use any puns as I couldnt keep them up. 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Sleepers is a class film. Superb cast: Robert de Niro, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver plus many others. Everyone puts in a great performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 On 01/01/2024 at 12:53, AyrJambo said: Sizu (2022) Was trawling around TV channels the other night and came across this - always like a serendipitous cinema find!! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14846026/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_sizu Finnish, WWII, slow start but worth waiting till the action starts Great shout Sisu (On Sky Cinema) 8/10 As above, spagetti western feel to it. Quite a few good features and unusual turns. OK its all bit OTT but a great feet up, lads movie. Particularly liked the ladies captured in the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Lamborghini The Man Behind The Legend Decent film. Frank Grillo puts in a good shift 7/10 You Were Never Really Here Way overrated. Stuff like Mandy and this absolute rubbish that's critically acclaimed. Someone having a laugh 5/10 Old Dads Gave it 5 minutes. Rubbish 5/10 Ali G Indahouse It starts slow but it hits a bit of form and some good actors like Michael Gambon put in good shifts and totally commit to it 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Rebel Moon. Nowhere near as bad as people have said in reviews. Certainly not hugely original but well made and enough action to keep things ticking along for the sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Freelance on Amazon Prime. Standard John ace an adventure fare but good fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Retired soldier in a dull everyday life gets an offer to do an easy bodyguard job for a journalist going to South America to interview a dictator and predictably it goes wrong. Helped hugely by the presence of the lovely Alison Bree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 44 minutes ago, Tazio said: Freelance on Amazon Prime. Standard John ace an adventure fare but good fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Retired soldier in a dull everyday life gets an offer to do an easy bodyguard job for a journalist going to South America to interview a dictator and predictably it goes wrong. Helped hugely by the presence of the lovely Alison Bree. John Cena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Rise of the Footsoldier Origins Nothing award worthy but a decent film with some of Britain's best actors enjoying themselves. 6/10 Minari Thought the granny was excellent. It's a pleasant film 7/10 Mogul Mowgli Riz Ahmed is an up and coming rapper who picks up a virus that cripples him. Ahmed is excellent and the film is nice visually 8/10 Young Adam Euan McGregor is good in this. It's not bad, it's on prime 6/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Equalizer 3 not as good as the first 2 but very entertaining all the same 7/10 maybe an 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vansen Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Sound of Freedom Horrific and vile subject matter told with tact, delicacy and decency. The story of Tim Ballard, and the rescue of children from human trafficking and child abuse. This was a hard watch in places but I was engrossed throughout. 9.5/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 And Tomorrow the Entire World Forgettable foreign film 5/10 Honey Boy It's critically acclaimed but I found it strange and Lebeof looked daft with prosthetics 5/10 Foe Acting wasn't up to much but it does have a nice soundtrack 6/10 Crazy, Stupid, Love Good rom com. It's on netflix 8/10 Ibiza Fun rom-com 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Fancied some brainless nonsense so watched Expendables 4. Oh boy did it fill the brief. The first few minutes you’re thinking wow they’ve really cut back on the decent CGI. Then you find out why, it’s all gone on the make up budget for Megan Fox. Ok so she can’t really act and is there for eye candy if that’s your sort of thing. But it’s hard to get why this supposed elite soldier spends the entire film in make up that is more suited to an instagram model on a night out in Essex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 04/01/2024 at 17:28, Cade said: Sleepers is a class film. Superb cast: Robert de Niro, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver plus many others. Everyone puts in a great performance. It's a great movie and a really good book. Whether it's as true as claimed had been widely disputed to the point where the author refused to discuss it again, not surprisingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) Society of the snow Gripping film about a plane crash in Uruguay 7/10 Silent Hours Boring 6/10 Paradise Smart film it has music at odd moments which made me laugh too 7/10 The Mitchells v the Machines I gave up on it. Didn't make me laugh at all 5/10 Don't Say A Word Had to give up on this too. Not my scene 5/10 Edited January 7 by rudi must stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Guy Richie's The Covenant (Prime) During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of gruelling terrain. Decent watch, Afghan war flick. To highlight when the US bailed out, they left all the interpretars to the mercy of the Taliban, despite promising them US visas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981_1 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I'm surprised, but also not surprised that Saltburn hasn't been mentioned yet! Some WTAF moments!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimUpNorth Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 26 minutes ago, mrmarkus1981_1 said: I'm surprised, but also not surprised that Saltburn hasn't been mentioned yet! Some WTAF moments!!! Did you like it ? I still don't know what to think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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