Jibbers Posted January 10 Posted January 10 I was very disappointed with Nosferatu, at the IMAX. I was expecting more of a visual treat but no. The Herzog version, despite some hilarious overacting, is much better in my opinion. This version offered nothing new. Perhaps the story is now just too familiar. Quote
Muppetboy Posted January 10 Posted January 10 On 03/01/2025 at 19:21, Gavman81 said: Try and watch the original if you get a chance mate - much better and bleaker! About to say the same. Ending stays with u more than this one Quote
Madjambo21 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Watched Evil dead 2013 again. Love it. Doesn't have the humour of the originals but is a proper gory horror movie. Good addition to the franchise. Groovy Quote
hughesie27 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Plane - Netflix Gerard Butler plays an ex RAF pilot now flying commercial flights. Has to land on a small island after flying through a storm and the locals aren't friendly so he has to Gerard Butler them. Easy watch if you know what you are going into. A solid 5/10. Quote
rudi must stay Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Wallace And Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl (iPlayer) I thought this was absolutely brilliant. Really funny in moments with a good story. Highly recommend it 10/10 Quote
Ray Gin Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Triangle of Sadness (iPlayer) 7/10 Very quirky black comedy drama about wealthy guests on a luxury cruise who get stranded. Was saddened to read that the hot young leading actress died before the film's release. I thought she was great in it. Quote
Tazio Posted January 12 Posted January 12 10 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Triangle of Sadness (iPlayer) 7/10 Very quirky black comedy drama about wealthy guests on a luxury cruise who get stranded. Was saddened to read that the hot young leading actress died before the film's release. I thought she was great in it. When you watch the scene on the yacht where she is in a bikini you can see a long scar up her torso. She was in a car crash when she was younger and lost her spleen among other injuries which left her very susceptible to illness. Quote
Ray Gin Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Just now, Tazio said: When you watch the scene on the yacht where she is in a bikini you can see a long scar up her torso. She was in a car crash when she was younger and lost her spleen among other injuries which left her very susceptible to illness. Yeah I was just reading that. A real shame, could have seen her going on to be a star. Quote
Tazio Posted January 12 Posted January 12 6 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Yeah I was just reading that. A real shame, could have seen her going on to be a star. I mentioned it further up the thread. She was gorgeous in a non conventional way in an industry full of stereotypes. Quote
Ron Burgundy Posted January 14 Posted January 14 On 11/01/2025 at 08:41, hughesie27 said: Plane - Netflix Gerard Butler plays an ex RAF pilot now flying commercial flights. Has to land on a small island after flying through a storm and the locals aren't friendly so he has to Gerard Butler them. Easy watch if you know what you are going into. A solid 5/10. I watched that at the weekend also. Every cliché in the book but like you said, an easy watch. Quote
AyrJambo Posted January 15 Posted January 15 The Bourne Identity - again!! Saw it in the TV listings thought I'll watch the start then watched it all the way through for about the 5th time Seminal and forced the Daniel Craig Bond reboot Quote
Gavman81 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 On 10/01/2025 at 15:30, Jibbers said: I was very disappointed with Nosferatu, at the IMAX. I was expecting more of a visual treat but no. The Herzog version, despite some hilarious overacting, is much better in my opinion. This version offered nothing new. Perhaps the story is now just too familiar. Enjoyed it to an extent mate but yeah, agreed - had read some real positivity about it and went in expecting a bit more. Good performances, effects, set pieces and atmosphere but yeah , just felt a little “meh” by the end Quote
Elljay Posted January 15 Posted January 15 A Right Pain at Cineworld - a small, slight comedy drama about two cousins on a trip to Poland to reconnect with their Jewish-Polish heritage and commemorate their recently departed gran. Warmly funny scenes contrast with an almost wordless and harrowing visit to Auschwitz, gradually unveiling the pair’s deeper emotional hang-ups and pain. Brilliantly acted by the leads, especially Kieran Culkin. Recommended Quote
neilnunb Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Alien: Romulus on Disney+ No bad although the ending felt a bit like Aliens. 7ish Quote
Americana Posted January 16 Posted January 16 12 hours ago, neilnunb said: Alien: Romulus on Disney+ No bad although the ending felt a bit like Aliens. 7ish Was so promising without trying to link it to Promethous Quote
Ked Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Dead man's shoes again. One of the best British and international films ever. Quote
PortyJambo Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) The G starring Dale Dickey, who has been in the likes of Breaking Bad and Justified, usually playing a hillbilly grandmother. It started off quite well, and was an interesting premise of elderly people being forcibly moved to care homes and their money being taken by a court appointed "guardian" (which apparently can and does happen in the US), but I felt it petered out a bit. I saw that Dickey is 63 in real life...she's had a hard paper round! 7/10 overall Edit - forgot to say it was on Film 4 Edited January 17 by PortyJambo Quote
rudi must stay Posted January 17 Posted January 17 On 10/01/2025 at 13:19, Malinga the Swinga said: Better never seen I'm watching it again. I'll admit it I was wrong Quote
Tazio Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Get Away on Sky Movies. Billed as a horror film but really more of a comedy horror that’s light on the horror. Nothing earth changing about it but perfectly pleasant way to spend some time. Story is a nice polite English middle class family visit an island in Sweden to have a holiday and try to see a historical play performed by the locals. It’s very clear something odd is going on when they get there despite being warned not to go by someone on the mainland. Quote
Gavman81 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 4 hours ago, Tazio said: Get Away on Sky Movies. Billed as a horror film but really more of a comedy horror that’s light on the horror. Nothing earth changing about it but perfectly pleasant way to spend some time. Story is a nice polite English middle class family visit an island in Sweden to have a holiday and try to see a historical play performed by the locals. It’s very clear something odd is going on when they get there despite being warned not to go by someone on the mainland. Was funny in places and enjoyed the “twist” although seen it coming a little. Like Nick Frost Quote
Ray Gin Posted January 20 Posted January 20 The Rover (Prime) 7/10 Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson star in this dystopian western style drama set in the arse end of nowhere, Australia, after a global economic collapse. About a guy who sets out to find the crooks who stole his car after a robbery gone wrong. Quote
Elljay Posted January 20 Posted January 20 (edited) A Complete Unknown at Cineworld. Being old enough to be a Dylan fan and knowing something of the story I was a bit doubtful Timothee Chalamet could pull off both the acting/impersonation and the singing, but he makes a decent fist of both, even if does spend excessive time shirtless for his fans. Also credit is due to the writer and director as there is little attempt to sugarcoat Dylan’s egotistic, selfish and sometimes deliberately antagonistic behaviour 8/10. Edited January 20 by Elljay Quote
rudi must stay Posted January 21 Posted January 21 10 hours ago, Ray Gin said: The Rover (Prime) 7/10 Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson star in this dystopian western style drama set in the arse end of nowhere, Australia, after a global economic collapse. About a guy who sets out to find the crooks who stole his car after a robbery gone wrong. Great film. Same director as Animal Kingdom which is brilliant Quote
Jibbers Posted January 21 Posted January 21 On 19/01/2025 at 12:50, Tazio said: Get Away on Sky Movies. Billed as a horror film but really more of a comedy horror that’s light on the horror. Nothing earth changing about it but perfectly pleasant way to spend some time. Story is a nice polite English middle class family visit an island in Sweden to have a holiday and try to see a historical play performed by the locals. It’s very clear something odd is going on when they get there despite being warned not to go by someone on the mainland. I thought this was truly awful. Not funny at all. Gory but that doesn’t necessarily translate as horror. I usually like Nick Frost but this was poor. Yes, there was a twist but not exactly mind blowing. Quote
the posh bit Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Alien Romulus Disney plus Not great at all. 4. Quote
Shanks said no Posted January 22 Posted January 22 We live in time 7/10 Took the better half to see this at the Omni today. Definitely one for the ladies (20 women to each man in audience). Sad tale of a couple who have to deal with cancer. I thought it was ok and stayed awake for the duration, wife was disappointed as she thought it would be better. Quote
Ray Gin Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Alien Romulus 6/10 OK I guess, but pretty crappy characters and just a bit of unnecessary addition to the series really. Quote
rudi must stay Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Ballywalter Emotional, heartfelt, a film with it's heart in the right place and Patrick Kielty and the co star are exceptional. It's on iPlayer 8/10 Quote
Dawnrazor Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Civil War. 9/10. What a brilliant film. On Amazon Prime. Quote
Tazio Posted January 23 Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Dawnrazor said: Civil War. 9/10. What a brilliant film. On Amazon Prime. I feel it does t get the credit it deserved. I’m rewatching Metal Lords on Netflix, a nice dark comedy take on the American high school outsiders type of film. Quote
AyrJambo Posted January 24 Posted January 24 On 17/01/2025 at 01:00, Ked said: Dead man's shoes again. One of the best British and international films ever. Are you the devil? 👍 Quote
Tazio Posted January 24 Posted January 24 On 11/01/2025 at 08:41, hughesie27 said: Plane - Netflix Gerard Butler plays an ex RAF pilot now flying commercial flights. Has to land on a small island after flying through a storm and the locals aren't friendly so he has to Gerard Butler them. Easy watch if you know what you are going into. A solid 5/10. Watching this just now. All going well and then there’s a bit where the co-pilot is trying to loosen a cable. He’s turning the ****ing nut to the right! Righty tighty lefty loosy isn’t too hard to remember is it? How did nobody on set notice? Quote
hughesie27 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, Tazio said: Watching this just now. All going well and then there’s a bit where the co-pilot is trying to loosen a cable. He’s turning the ****ing nut to the right! Righty tighty lefty loosy isn’t too hard to remember is it? How did nobody on set notice? Can't believe I missed that. 4/10. Quote
Tazio Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Champions on Netflix. Woody Harrelson as a disgraced basketball coach who is sentenced to community service coaching a team of special needs youngsters. Pretty predictable stuff but I enjoyed it. And watch the credits to the end. Quote
Disser Pointon Posted January 25 Posted January 25 Juror #2. Might be the last movie Clint Eastwood directs, not a classic but enjoyable all the same. 7/10 Quote
Ray Gin Posted January 25 Posted January 25 On 23/01/2025 at 21:10, Dawnrazor said: Civil War. 9/10. What a brilliant film. On Amazon Prime. Good movie. 8/10 from me. Quote
Malinga the Swinga Posted January 26 Posted January 26 4 hours ago, rudi must stay said: Kill (Now TV) Rubbish 5/10 Started off okay for 5 minutes then deteriorated into pish. Quote
Dawnrazor Posted January 26 Posted January 26 The Satanic Rites of Dracula. 8/10. I grew up watching the Hammer Horror films, the Friday Night Double Bill was a favourite of my Mums, I love the camp, overacting and the boobage! Quote
Muppetboy Posted January 27 Posted January 27 On 15/01/2025 at 17:53, Gavman81 said: Enjoyed it to an extent mate but yeah, agreed - had read some real positivity about it and went in expecting a bit more. Good performances, effects, set pieces and atmosphere but yeah , just felt a little “meh” by the end I'd watched in in USA when it came out and raved about it, then rewatched it last night and in truth I was over generous in praising it. Defoe, houltt and Depp were excellent but I really expected more. The Gary oldman Dracula was superior I think Quote
Ron Burgundy Posted January 28 Posted January 28 On 25/01/2025 at 01:43, Tazio said: Champions on Netflix. Woody Harrelson as a disgraced basketball coach who is sentenced to community service coaching a team of special needs youngsters. Pretty predictable stuff but I enjoyed it. And watch the credits to the end. Yeah I watched that last week. Pretty cliched stuff but I love Woody and Dee from IASIP is funny. It was an enjoyable watch. Quote
Rousset1 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Infinity Pool on Netflix. This is one of the worst films I have ever seen. The film appears to be an excuse to show one gratuitous scene after another, along with a plot full of huge holes. I'm not surprised that the director is a Cronenburg, who is obviously as pretentious as his father. Minus score. Quote
PortyJambo Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Chief of Station on Prime, starring Aaron Eckhart. Cliched storyline, bad acting, dialogue...just terrible all around. 90 minutes of my life I won't get back. 2/10 Quote
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