beef drippings Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Human Traffic 8/10 not sure why, but cant bring myself to give it any less. story doesnt really seem to go anywhere, but still a fuckin good watch 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Drive - 9/10 Excellent film, totally different from what I expected. Great story and great acting. Brutal at parts but I loved the soundtrack. Very enjoyable. Dying to go so this. Heard some really good reviews about it. Hopefully talk the wife into it this week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Johnny English Reborn 8/10 Some good jokes, both adult and for children, and slapstick. Really enjoyed it, as did the youngsters, we all laughed out loud on occasions. (The Three Musketeers looks good, too.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTON Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 The Lion King (1994) in 3D This is definitely my favourite film of all time, sorry Dawn of the Dead but you'll have to be second! These two films are also the only ones that I've seen where there was a large standing ovation at the end. For once the 3D actually added something, although as Smurph says Simba being shown to Pride Rock by Rafiki should have came out the screen. That would have made it perfect. 10/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Melancholia - 2011 - Lars von Trier I could some this review up in three words.. "wow, just wow" This is a difficult film to summarise, it's effectively 2 films in one; a psychological drama mixed with a disaster movie. While the first hour can be a bit slow going, after the slightly confusing opening minutes, it's needed to expand the emotions of the two women in the second part, which is where the story all comes together. The cast is excellent, and while Kirsten Dunst is perhaps the focus for the first half it's Charlotte Gainsborough's performance that really stands out as a wife, a mother and a sister stuck in the middle of a dysfunctional family and a straight laced husband played by Keifer Sutherland. What Trier has done excellently is create a disaster movie that doesn't involve lots of fast moving media hyperbole, no flustered politicians or religious nut jobs. Instead by avoiding this he can concentrate on the matter at hand; the relationship between the sisters. The effects when needed are subtle and all the better for it. There are "flaws" if you could call them that. Some characters are not that well developed, the kid seems to be mute at times of stress and ultimately it does feel a little like two movies put back to back, but it's still a cracker of a film and well worth watching. 9/10 8/10 - amended score after reflection. Edited October 12, 2011 by Ric 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uni Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Earlier today I left work early mainly because I'm a lazy fucker and I'd knew they wouldn't notice. So I went home and watched Groundhog Day. A good film based on a very odd idea. Easy watching and generally entertaining, I'd consider watching it again minus all the ad brakes you get every 30 seconds on Channel 5. 7.2/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEY_SIDNEY Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 REPO MEN An hour and a half of my life a probably wont get back. Nuff said. 2/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jambo-rocker Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Human Traffic 8/10 not sure why, but cant bring myself to give it any less. story doesnt really seem to go anywhere, but still a fuckin good watch I'll back that up. Like you other than some sexual tension between two of the mates, there really wasn't anything going on other than enjoying the ride. I think it was more the narration of some of the situations; that they were in both petty and enjoyable and how much you could relate to it. I would certainly agree with the rating, even if danny dyer is in it. NICE ONE BRUVA! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) Didn't like Human Traffic at all to be honest. A coming of age film that is all to predictable and lacking in originality. The film starts with a man called Jip and that pretty sums up his character. The caveat I suppose is that it's a film meant for teenagers who may have not already seen other, much better, films covering the subject. In the same way toddlers find Teletubbies engrossing this film passed me by with a very apathetic, "meh". Oh, and, their description of drug use is also pretty much simplistic and incorrect. I would be hard pushed to give it a 4, albeit it does have the rather chucklesome line, "Reach for the lasers.." Edited October 10, 2011 by Ric 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gall09 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Inside - 6/10 French horror about a woman who, on the night before she is due to give birth, is terrorised in her home by a woman determined to take her baby from her. I expected better to be honest. The opening 20 minutes or so are quite unsettling, but as soon as the "baddie" enters the woman's home, the film just goes mental. It turns into a total gore-fest. Heads are blown off, genitals are mutilated and there are countless scenes involving nastiness with scissors and knitting needles. And this wasn't even the unrated version! I thought it was alright, but i was hoping for a horror, rather than a slasher. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans_Husband Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Tyrannosaur Written and directed by Paddy Considine so I think most people know what direction it's likely to take. And it did. Not too bad but fairly disappointing. The acting is of a high standard although I don't know how many more times I can watch Peter Mullan being a violent drunk. It's basically alright but I don't think Considine has proven anything about whether his directing skills will match up to those of his acting. 5/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rover Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Melancholia - 2011 - Lars von Trier I could some this review up in three words.. "wow, just wow" This is a difficult film to summarise, it's effectively 2 films in one; a psychological drama mixed with a disaster movie. While the first hour can be a bit slow going, after the slightly confusing opening minutes, it's needed to expand the emotions of the two women in the second part, which is where the story all comes together. The cast is excellent, and while Kirsten Dunst is perhaps the focus for the first half it's Charlotte Gainsborough's performance that really stands out as a wife, a mother and a sister stuck in the middle of a dysfunctional family and a straight laced husband played by Keifer Sutherland. What Trier has done excellently is create a disaster movie that doesn't involve lots of fast moving media hyperbole, no flustered politicians or religious nut jobs. Instead by avoiding this he can concentrate on the matter at hand; the relationship between the sisters. The effects when needed are subtle and all the better for it. There are "flaws" if you could call them that. Some characters are not that well developed, the kid seems to be mute at times of stress and ultimately it does feel a little like two movies put back to back, but it's still a cracker of a film and well worth watching. 9/10 Agree with your 9/10 rating. I'll add: If you miss it on big screen, you're missing out. (A definite Cannes film, certainly won't be for everyone.) My 2nd favourite film of this year so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'll add: If you miss it on big screen, you're missing out. I don't feel that a big screen automatically adds to a film. I see where you are coming from and certainly the first and last 5 minutes of the film would benefit, but the rest is less about flashy effects and surround sound and all about the relationship between the two sisters. The effects were used very sparingly. One thing I would say, and I'll be careful not to put in any spoilers, but with knowing the plot and seeing Justine's depression in the first half of the film I thought she knew what was going to happen, hence why she was so depressed. Still, definitely one of the best films of the year so far for me, although I'd need to check back and see what 2011 releases there have been. I would have liked the relevant husband's characters expanded more though. Sutherland especially had little to do with the film and his final scene in the film (again trying to avoid spoilers) left me feeling a bit like there was a chunk of film sitting on the cutting room floor that they forgot to add back in. It also seemed pretty much out of character. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTON Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Robotropolis (2011) A Syfy-esque film about an island owned by a Petroleum company that has robots living amongst the general populous. Shit hits fan, robots start killing people, well you know the score. Imagine Terminator Salvation, but a bit better (mainly for comedy reasons)! 6/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarko_son Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Thought it was excellent, only negative marks for maybe being a bit too complex but still a crackin' film 9/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEY_SIDNEY Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 THE GODFATHER PART 3: Finally bothered my arse watching it. Bleugh. Imo an average film, dare i say quite rubbish film in contrast to the first 2. I know it was a good few years after part 2 but just lacked in every department. Just didnt feel like i was watching the last part of the Godfather films. The sexual 'tension' between Andy Garcia and That Coppola burd was at times cringy. Anyway disappointed to say the least over the film. And apologies to anyone who loved it, just not for me. Feeling they should have left it at 1&2. 4/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans_Husband Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 THE GODFATHER PART 3: Finally bothered my arse watching it. Bleugh. Imo an average film, dare i say quite rubbish film in contrast to the first 2. I know it was a good few years after part 2 but just lacked in every department. Just didnt feel like i was watching the last part of the Godfather films. The sexual 'tension' between Andy Garcia and That Coppola burd was at times cringy. Anyway disappointed to say the least over the film. And apologies to anyone who loved it, just not for me. Feeling they should have left it at 1&2. 4/10 I doubt you will ever meet or even hear of a single person with that opinion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTON Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Tempted to watch Godfather 2 and 3. I can't remember anything about the first one, is it necessary to rewatch to understand parts of the next, or does it just stand alone? Edited October 11, 2011 by SaltyTON 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans_Husband Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Tempted to watch Godfather 2 and 3. I can't remember anything about the first one, is it necessary to rewatch to understand parts of the next, or does it just stand alone? I reckon you could watch the second one on its own but it would probably be a lot more enjoyable if the first one was fresh in your memory. I'm guessing though since I didn't view it like that myself. The first way I actually saw Godfather I & II was the brilliant TV version that rearranged the events of both films into chronological order and showed them in four episodes (if I remember rightly). Think it was a US special that was screened by the BBC. I'd love to see it like that again to see if I still enjoyed viewing it that way as much since I'm a big fan of the films themselves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans_Husband Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 How on earth could you find it boring? How was it a wasted opportunity? It answered nearly every single question it threw up and did so with some style. It was a wasted opportunity in that it looked to be an interesting story with all sorts of ambiguities and moral questions until... ...it turned to the overdone 'sinister underground society' which has been used so many times before. This delivered nearly a solid hour of tedious ordeal before we got to an unremarkable pay-off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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