Movie What's the last movie you saw? (5)

[Warsaw]

Columbus - A man (John Cho) travels to Columbus, Indiana where his estranged father is in a coma and meets a smart 19-year-old girl who hasn't left the town for college because of family issues. That type of a dynamic is not unusual, but it plays really well here and it's set against the beautiful backdrop of modern architecture, which is a running theme. Not a single shot is wasted. 7.5/10

Raw - Every, grit my teeth and squint my eyes moment was felt, every descent into giving into your worst impulses was so deftly portrayed. It's pretty amazing. Loved setting it in a college that goes pretty hard and crazy, so much so that the film barely gives you a time to breathe. 9/10

The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Latest from the mad genius that is Yorgos Lanthimos. Unlike the Lobster or Dogooth, this doesn't have the same kind of depth that the others have, but it's still a wild ride. Barry Keoghan is a bit of a revelation here. 7/10

Good Time - This can simply be a film about a heist, a brother trying to free his mentally challenged brother after a bank robbery gone wrong, all in a night in NYC, and it would still be great. What's makes this pretty special, is how complex its main character is - a love for his brother that is completely misplaced - and the film's overarching themes of race and gender. Most honest portrayal of New York since 25th Hour and Pattinson's finest role to date, he's had a terrific year. 9.5/10

 

[djrossie16]

The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Latest from the mad genius that is Yorgos Lanthimos. Unlike the Lobster or Dogooth, this doesn't have the same kind of depth that the others have, but it's still a wild ride. Barry Keoghan is a bit of a revelation here. 7/10

Nicole Kidman is fit in this man. She must be around 50. Good body is good.

Good Time - This can simply be a film about a heist, a brother trying to free his mentally challenged brother after a bank robbery gone wrong, all in a night in NYC, and it would still be great. What's makes this pretty special, is how complex its main character is - a love for his brother that is completely misplaced - and the film's overarching themes of race and gender. Most honest portrayal of New York since 25th Hour and Pattinson's finest role to date, he's had a terrific year. 9.5/10

Great cinema movie. Very sensory and atmospheric. Pattinson has become one of those actors you watch a film for now.

 

[phantom13]

The Legend of Bagger Vance - I’m not gonna try to claim this is a brilliant film but I adore it, the romance for the game and character. For some reason is this or “For Love of the game” are on I’ll watch and I’ll love them. 8/10 for me probs like a 5/10 for most and maybe a 7/10 for golf fans

Room - not “the room” I hadn’t seen this before. It’s harrowing and gritty. Brie Larson and the kid are captivating. 8/10

La La Land - extremely lucky to watch this at the opera house with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducts by Justin Hurwitz (the composer of the original score). Film wise I think I missed how much heart and soul it had the first time, love the film and personally had it above moonlight for the year. Experience wise this was a treat. 10/10 for the experience

The Room - wife hadn’t seen it and wants to see the disaster artist. We watched, I laughed a lot, she didn’t. I don’t think this is as “funny” bad to the uninitiated as it might otherwise be. It’s probably just a real tough slog if you don’t get the history and trivia.

 

[HARKER]

Raw - Every, grit my teeth and squint my eyes moment was felt, every descent into giving into your worst impulses was so deftly portrayed. It's pretty amazing. Loved setting it in a college that goes pretty hard and crazy, so much so that the film barely gives you a time to breathe. 9/10

Raw did a pretty good job in making one wince in moments you would not have done otherwise in lesser quality movies.

The Wailing:

Finally got around to watching this and so glad I did.
It's an odd balance of a movie (it is South Korean) but a balance that somehow oddly finds just the right equilibrium through the genres it presents.
People have every right to dislike it and for its almost three hour running time, but I felt every moment was worth it. 8/10

 

[djrossie16]

The Wailing:

Finally got around to watching this and so glad I did.
It's an odd balance of a movie (it is South Korean) but a balance that somehow oddly finds just the right equilibrium through the genres it presents.
People have every right to dislike it and for its almost three hour running time, but I felt every moment was worth it. 8/10

I remember seeing this about a year back and viewing it as erratic and a bit all over the shop but so original and unique and you're right the pieces came together. I think it was playing at the Nova for little while. Would have been great to see in a dark cinema with barely anyone in there. The director does some complex work. Lots of symbolism and subtext like The Yellow Sea probably requires another watch to connect the dots.

 

[BEaston]

Under the Skin - 2/10

Mostly rubbish. Way too slow. Plot was too ambiguous (or just missing for at least half the movie). Presents some decent themes when you think about it but not really an enjoyable experience.

 

[djrossie16]

Camp X-Ray (2014) - Guantanamo Bay Drama. Guard versus detainee in battle of wills and perspectives. Peyman Moaadi great actor from great Iranian films of modern times versus Kristen Stewart. Sounds like a mismatch. However I've always noticed how affective Stewart can be when given the right role. She is perfectly cast in this because the criticism people have of her in previous stuff (like having that sort of standoffish, tense and nervous presentation and not fitting a certain role in whatever movie) is perfect for this role. She shines in this. 7/10

 

[phantom13]

Mother! (2017) - Finally got round to watching this. Pretty weird stuff, last 40 minutes were intense/insane. Some of the allegorical stuff went over my head but I still enjoyed this. Sure, it's pretentious, but it's still entertaining. 7/10

Bone Tomahawk (2015) - This was awesome. Wasn't expecting all the wry humour or the unbelievable gore at the end. Kurt Russell is a total badarse and has some of the best facial hair you'll ever see in a movie in this one. Great western. 8.5/10

I wouldn’t expect too many middling reviews for Mother! Really seems like an all or nothing film.

 

[JimDocker]

Coco. The new Pixar movie. Opens Boxing Day, but there were advance screenings on the weekend.

It tells the story of a little boy in a Mexican town that loves music, but comes from a family that bans music as it led to the heartbreak of the great , great grandma in previous years, so successive generations have continued the ban.

The story is set during The Day of the Dead when the departed are invited back to visit family, according to Mexican custom. The little boy crosses over in the opposite direction and spends the day with his family that he knows from photos. He is trying to get a blessing from them to return back and play music, but discovers familial stories of love, betrayal and murder. It is not as dark as it sounds. My 10 year old son loved it.

A beautiful film in the style that Pixar do so well. Entertaining, funny, empathetic and touching. I believe that it is the highest grossing film in Mexican history.

8.5/10

 

[Jatz]

Date Night

Was nowhere near as bad as I was expecting. Littered with more actors/actresses than I expected as well. Short, snappy film. Nothing particularly special about it but I don't regret having seen it.

 

[JimDocker]

I watched "cool hand luke" again on a recent flight

what a great film!

In my top ten favourite films ever.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Elf

One of my favourite Will Ferrel movies.

 

[JimDocker]

Harry Dean Stanton is in that too.

Just a Closer Walk With Thee is such a great song and his version in Cool Hand Luke is so heartfelt. We played Patsy Cline's version at my mam's funeral.

When I hear gospel songs sung like that, it almost makes me believe. Almost...

 

[JimDocker]

Watched Life last night.

A group of scientists on board a space station find life which begins as a few cells and starts expanding.

I enjoyed it for what it was. Brilliantly shot and claustrophobic in feel. It got a little bogged down and repetitive at times but a pretty good sci fi thriller.

6.5/10

 

[Shell]

The Disaster Artist.

I give this movie an ohhaiMark/10, was in tears from laughing so much within the first 10 minutes (idk why but I just lost it at the scene where they played "catch" with the football), James Franco for Best Actor, actually this movie should just win everything at the Oscars, just give them all the awards now and cut the crap.

The 90s soundtrack was like they asked me "hai Shell- what 90s songs would you like to be in this moofie" and then i gave them the songs and they put them in it. I would have danced in the aisles (Tommy would have wanted it) but common decency stopped me. Plus there was like 5 other people in the cinema.

I should have taken some spoons also.

 

[vast]

The Snowman -wtf.

I cant believe how bad the editing was. Half of Fassbanders and JK Simmons lines seem like they were dubbed over by themselves and all of Val Kilmers lines are dubbed in some ridiculously gravelly voice, then he is never seen again in the movie after a couple of short scenes that could have been cut entirely. Absolute mess.

I dont know what Fassbender is doing with his career and im not sure he is a great actor.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Detroit

This is one of those films that you'll probably watch once and that's it. Set in the Detroit riots in 1967 and the famous Algiers Hotel shootings where these racist cops killed three black men in cold blood on basically a stupid prank gone terribly wrong. The film is stark and brutal, and sadly given the police shootings that still go on in the USA today, very relevant to our times. The tension in the film really keeps you on the edge of your seat and there's some very good acting performances, but none that stick out for Oscars IMO. Katherine Bigelow presents the topic raw and unhinged, just like she always does in her films. As a piece of cinema this is a very good film. The fact it's based on a real life event leaves you feeling hollow at the cruelty men can inflict on each other, especially when power is in the hands of one group totally. Rating 7/10

 

[Tbonefreo]

The Snowman -wtf.

I cant believe how bad the editing was. Half of Fassbanders and JK Simmons lines seem like they were dubbed over by themselves and all of Val Kilmers lines are dubbed in some ridiculously gravelly voice, then he is never seen again in the movie after a couple of short scenes that could have been cut entirely. Absolute mess.

I dont know what Fassbender is doing with his career and im not sure he is a great actor.

Yeah his career has really gone down the toilet lately. Just shit flick after shit flick

 

[HARKER]

mother!

Ambitious is one term you could use.........plenty of others also, I'm sure.
Another movie that will have no shortage of detractors, but I must say that I haven't felt that uncomfortable through a movie in ages. Is that a good thing?
I think any movie that pushes you beyond where you may want to go, has at least something going for it.
The last stanza was one wild ride and once you link up with any of the possible allegories, some sense can be made of it.
Is that enough to make it a good movie though? At this stage no, but I admired the high points here. 6/10

 

[charcoalchicken]

The Disaster Artist.

I give this movie an ohhaiMark/10, was in tears from laughing so much within the first 10 minutes (idk why but I just lost it at the scene where they played "catch" with the football), James Franco for Best Actor, actually this movie should just win everything at the Oscars, just give them all the awards now and cut the crap.

The 90s soundtrack was like they asked me "hai Shell- what 90s songs would you like to be in this moofie" and then i gave them the songs and they put them in it. I would have danced in the aisles (Tommy would have wanted it) but common decency stopped me. Plus there was like 5 other people in the cinema.

I should have taken some spoons also.

I heard this wasn't very good.

 

[Shell]

I heard this wasn't very good.

Well if you dont know/havent seen the Room you will pretty much have NFI whats going on.
Tbh I didnt hear the people up the back of the cinema (I was sitting right near the front) laughing at all. Wouldnt be surprised if there was some walkouts even.


I was pmsl tho from the beginning.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

The Disaster Artist. Thoroughly enjoyed it even though I've never seen The Room. There were only 4 other people in the session I went to and I wouldn't be surprised if one of them had pissed herself, she was laughing so hard. James Franco did a bloody good job.

 

[Keys]

Watched Wonder today

The type of overly sentimental sappy movie I'd normally avoid like the plague. But it was an anniversary thing with the missus so figured why not

Loved it and even cried like a little bitch. Didn't know what to expect going in so it's a bit silly to say it wasn't what I expected. Simple movie done well and definitely liked how the did the stories of the various characters

 

[DIG]

Baby Driver 6/10. A couple of cool scenes in time with the music. Entertaining enough but pretty forgettable overall I thought.

 

[2006_Eagles]

The Disaster Artist.

I give this movie an ohhaiMark/10, was in tears from laughing so much within the first 10 minutes (idk why but I just lost it at the scene where they played "catch" with the football), James Franco for Best Actor, actually this movie should just win everything at the Oscars, just give them all the awards now and cut the crap.

The 90s soundtrack was like they asked me "hai Shell- what 90s songs would you like to be in this moofie" and then i gave them the songs and they put them in it. I would have danced in the aisles (Tommy would have wanted it) but common decency stopped me. Plus there was like 5 other people in the cinema.

I should have taken some spoons also.

I can't believe this shit is real