Newbornbairn Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 On 2/17/2018 at 22:37, NewBornBairn said: Just watched this, thought it was superb with parts that were truly moving. Just give Frances McDormand the Oscar now, you won't see a better performance this year. Well she won Best Actress at the Baftas, and it also got Best Screenplay, Best Film, Best supporting actor and Outstanding British Film. Well deserved too I reckon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 32 minutes ago, NewBornBairn said: Well she won Best Actress at the Baftas, and it also got Best Screenplay, Best Film, Best supporting actor and Outstanding British Film. Well deserved too I reckon. I loved it, but I also think that the only one it deserved was Sam Rockwell's supporting award. Maybe Original Screenplay at a push. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I thought McDormand was fantastic - I would expect every P&Ber to cheer at her "kick her in the pie" moment too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, NewBornBairn said: I thought McDormand was fantastic - I would expect every P&Ber to cheer at her "kick her in the pie" moment too She was great; Sally Hawkins was better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Sally Hawkins was good, but I'd still go McDormand. Saoirse Ronan was better than Hawkins as well I thought. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I've not seen I, Tonya or Lady Bird yet so can't comment on their leads. Not that there's any doubt that the four acting awards are sealed anyway. Best Director should go to GDT - although there's a good case for Nolan and Peele - and the other three "big ones" (two screenplays and Best Picture) are really up in the air. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamJags Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 The Shape Of Water - 0/10 (cinema)The worst film I’ve seen in a long, long time. Don’t get the awards buzz at all. Seldom been so raging leaving the cinema, just because of how much I hated it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Black Panther. I couldn't help shake the feeling I had seen this before. And I had, it's like a live action remake of The Lion King, the similarities are striking. I really, really, really don't like superhero films but went to see this and I was pleasantly surprised. I can easily see why it's not for everyone but it earns a 7/10 for me. Not something I'd watch again, but very glad I seen it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrie Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Kill Hasselhoff For a film starring some comedians and one I generally like a lot (Jim Jeffries) this is one of the least funny films I've seen in a long time. It was made by the WWE studios so I'm not surprised it sucked. Avoid at all costs. 2/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 2/12/2018 at 19:52, Christophe said: (27) The Shape of Water 5/10 Was ok, like a shit Amelie with a monster. (cinema) To be honest, that sounds like a good Amelie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 12 hours ago, GrahamJags said: The Shape Of Water - 0/10 (cinema) The worst film I’ve seen in a long, long time. Don’t get the awards buzz at all. Seldom been so raging leaving the cinema, just because of how much I hated it. Why? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 16/02/2018 at 13:25, Sooky said: Call Me By Your Name (cinema) Fantastic film that really deserves its award nominations. Also quite relatable in parts (minus the Italian sunshine) and the speech by Michael Stuhlbarg near the end really got to me. Also I thought it was quite good how the ending basically forces you to watch the credits! I would certainly recommend watching! 9/10 Seen it mentioned near the top of every best of 2017 list I've looked at. Looks like the kind of thing that wouldn't appeal to me in the slightest but been meaning to give it a try. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, accies1874 said: Why? Was tempted to turn it off after half an hour and only managed to last until 45-50 mins. Most overrated film I've seen in a long time. Edited February 20, 2018 by Boostin' Kev 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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19QOS19 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I've not seen the film in question so I'm not having a pop at the 'reviewer' here. But it seems every year when the 'best' films are announced that there are always 1 or 2 on here who will watch these films and give it a '0' or '1'. Do some folk like to dislike what everyone else enjoys? Films are obviously pretty subjective for the most part but when a film is being touted for a shitload of awards then surely there must be something in it worth praising even if they don't like it. There's been a few big films I've not enjoyed but can appreciate things such as the directing or sound for example. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Boostin' Kev said: Was tempted to turn it off after half an hour and only managed to last until 45-50 mins. Most overrated film I've seen in a long time. I did actually feel that the first 45 minutes or so dragged on. However, the visuals, acting, score and direction add up to a wonderful experience. In terms of a story, it isn't the best, but the characters are all engaging enough to make up for that. Edited February 20, 2018 by accies1874 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiepiemuncher Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Shape of Water 8/10Really enjoyed this and can see why it’s in contention for multiple Oscars. Better than the lovies favourite La La Land from last year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, accies1874 said: I did actually feel that the first 45 minutes or so dragged on. However, the visuals, acting, score and direction add up to a wonderful experience. In terms of a story, it isn't the best, but the characters are all engaging enough to make up for that. It was too quirky/fantasy like for me. Didn't think I'd like it but gave it a try. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Sat down to back to back films with the missus, my choice then hers Bright - 3/10 Reminds me of shite 80s cop/alien buddy film Alien Nation except worse. Got bored of it after about forty minutes as it was just them running from club to club getting chased and shot at. Half of it didn't even make sense and Will Smith seems to be invincible in it. Pitch Perfect 3 - 1/10 One point for Anna Kendrick, the rest was utterly horrific. Im sure there was some c**t from Hollyoaks in it, thats the level we are dealing with here. An all-round shite evening. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamJags Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 hours ago, accies1874 said: Why? I thought the acting was so poor it was bordering on parody (including Michael Shannon, who I'm usually a big fan of), the storyline was ridiculous, and the ending was abysmal. I almost left at various points but stayed till the end because I was desperate to find something that I'd like about the film. Left the cinema struggling to understand what all the fuss was about, but have since spoken to a few of my mates who loved it and can sort of see it. Still doesn't take away from the fact I absolutely hated it though. Didn't seem like the type of film I would enjoy from the trailers I had seen, but went solely because of the buzz it had been getting, and I have an Unlimited Card so I try and see as many films, particularly the bigger releases during award season, as possible. 1 hour ago, 19QOS19 said: I've not seen the film in question so I'm not having a pop at the 'reviewer' here. But it seems every year when the 'best' films are announced that there are always 1 or 2 on here who will watch these films and give it a '0' or '1'. Do some folk like to dislike what everyone else enjoys? Films are obviously pretty subjective for the most part but when a film is being touted for a shitload of awards then surely there must be something in it worth praising even if they don't like it. There's been a few big films I've not enjoyed but can appreciate things such as the directing or sound for example. I do know what you mean. I think there are people who are desperate to give "big" films grief, just because of their popularity, however I tend to like the majority of the awards-nominated stuff. I didn't particularly like All The Money In The World, but there were some aspects and performances in that which I really enjoyed. There was absolutely nothing about this that I liked though. As I said in the previous comment, I've since spoken about it with a few mates and can now sort of understand why it's been getting the praise it has been, but my opinion remains the same. I don't read direct film reviews until I've seen the film on purpose so that I don't have any preconceived opinion beforehand. Obviously trailers, other press, IMDB etc may have at least some sort of effect on that but I do my best to have as open a mind as possible when going to the cinema. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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