Movie What's the last movie you saw? (5)
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1st viewing. All I can say is WOW, how did I miss this all these years. Probably because of the availability of it, its only been released on Laserdisc in 1993 and dvd in 2000. If it wasn't for people asking when this & True Lies are coming to blu ray I would have never even have looked at it.
I was reluctant to see it because I thought how much can you do underwater for 2 and a half hours and not be boring and somehow James Cameron did it. Then after the movie I read the trivia page on IMDB and couldn't believe what I was reading, I'm guessing a future retrospective with the cast is out of the question.
I also read there's a directors cut which hopefully is on the upcoming blu ray, I hear it's the better version. I'm giving this an 8/10.
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The Book of Henry.
Not great. Not shit. 5/10
Not great. Not shit. 5/10
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Star Wars - the last Jedi
enjoyed it. 16/20
enjoyed it. 16/20
Star Wars - The Last Jedi.
Loved it. Great action scenes, good plot that doesn’t vary too much from the standard Star Wars themes. There was a mix of tension, action and comedy that was balanced very well, just occasionally tipping over to too much comedy for the tension to hold.
One fight scene in particular was very stylized, almost Peter Greenaway style.
Terrific cast and certainly a stronger female presence than previous episodes.
8.5/10
Loved it. Great action scenes, good plot that doesn’t vary too much from the standard Star Wars themes. There was a mix of tension, action and comedy that was balanced very well, just occasionally tipping over to too much comedy for the tension to hold.
One fight scene in particular was very stylized, almost Peter Greenaway style.
Terrific cast and certainly a stronger female presence than previous episodes.
8.5/10
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Star Wars - the last Jedi
Found it to be a movie with fantastic visuals, with a poor plot with a lot of the themes borrowed heavily from ROTJ.
The feminist angle this movie promotes took away my enjoyment as there seems to be a real black and white stereotyping of each gender I.e every female was flawless,strong and wise..while the male characters were irrational, stupid and evil.
The comedy was very overdone..similar to new Thor movie.
Sadly all the exciting and good work from Rogue one has been undone for me, and I fear for the next episode let alone the new trilogy that will follow.
Dissapointed
3/10
Found it to be a movie with fantastic visuals, with a poor plot with a lot of the themes borrowed heavily from ROTJ.
The feminist angle this movie promotes took away my enjoyment as there seems to be a real black and white stereotyping of each gender I.e every female was flawless,strong and wise..while the male characters were irrational, stupid and evil.
The comedy was very overdone..similar to new Thor movie.
Sadly all the exciting and good work from Rogue one has been undone for me, and I fear for the next episode let alone the new trilogy that will follow.
Dissapointed
3/10
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Blade Runner 2049
Eh... took a 90 minute story and turned it into a 160 minute film. Plenty of the usual overbearing Zimmer score drowning out lines, really weird sound editing in general (waaay too much reverb everywhere), and I'm still wondering what the actual point of the film was - was it meant to be part one of a trilogy or something? When the story was actually moving forward it was decent, but unfortunately that was happening far too little to justify the running time.
Eh... took a 90 minute story and turned it into a 160 minute film. Plenty of the usual overbearing Zimmer score drowning out lines, really weird sound editing in general (waaay too much reverb everywhere), and I'm still wondering what the actual point of the film was - was it meant to be part one of a trilogy or something? When the story was actually moving forward it was decent, but unfortunately that was happening far too little to justify the running time.
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Sicario - good movie. Really decent balance of build up of intensity. Only thing is it follows Blunt's character as our view into this world until the last act when it abandons her entirely. 8/10
Scrooged - I don't know what Bill Murray or the director were on but just a really weird and unnecessary take on the Dickens story. Significant continuity details missing. 2/10
Logan Lucky - a slow build with a decent payoff. Adam Driver the standout. 6.5/10
El Camino Christmas - could take or leave it. Was entertaining without ever feeling like it was going to be memorable. 4/10
The Negotiator - has the blatantly obvious 90s twist and ultimately a movie that came out the year before, namely L.A. Confidential, is a similar but far superior movie. However, there is no denying Samuel L Jackson's presence as always. 5.5/10
Scrooged - I don't know what Bill Murray or the director were on but just a really weird and unnecessary take on the Dickens story. Significant continuity details missing. 2/10
Logan Lucky - a slow build with a decent payoff. Adam Driver the standout. 6.5/10
El Camino Christmas - could take or leave it. Was entertaining without ever feeling like it was going to be memorable. 4/10
The Negotiator - has the blatantly obvious 90s twist and ultimately a movie that came out the year before, namely L.A. Confidential, is a similar but far superior movie. However, there is no denying Samuel L Jackson's presence as always. 5.5/10
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Wolf Creek - Season 2.
It's a series, but whatever, it's basically a long movie.
One of my favourite opening credits in a show.
I felt like this was a whole lot of the same though, basic characters running around with Mike Taylor gunning them down like cattle. The characters aren't exactly redeemable either, despite having 6 episodes to make you care even a little for them.
John Jarrett still plays the character of Mick really well and was always going to be the best thing about the series.
2.5/5
It's a series, but whatever, it's basically a long movie.
One of my favourite opening credits in a show.
I felt like this was a whole lot of the same though, basic characters running around with Mike Taylor gunning them down like cattle. The characters aren't exactly redeemable either, despite having 6 episodes to make you care even a little for them.
John Jarrett still plays the character of Mick really well and was always going to be the best thing about the series.
2.5/5
The Last Jedi: Didn't like it. Bloated, irrelevant story lines, hole riddled plot and many other things. SW is fast becoming dead to me. DEAD!
1.5/5 limited edition Stars only available when you buy your Star Wars foot lotion at any participating outlet
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Beyond Skyline
This straight to DVD sequel to Skyline was much better than I thought it would be. I quite like the original film as it's a genre I enjoy, and this movie picks up during the initial alien attack and eventually crosses over to the original characters. There's plenty of action and the special effects are well done. I don't understand why this was never released to cinemas, but it's worth a look if you like alien invasion films. 6/10
This straight to DVD sequel to Skyline was much better than I thought it would be. I quite like the original film as it's a genre I enjoy, and this movie picks up during the initial alien attack and eventually crosses over to the original characters. There's plenty of action and the special effects are well done. I don't understand why this was never released to cinemas, but it's worth a look if you like alien invasion films. 6/10
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Eyes Wide Shut
Phenomenal in every way. Kubrick's magnum opus. Like an even more refined Barry Lyndon.
Phenomenal in every way. Kubrick's magnum opus. Like an even more refined Barry Lyndon.
Saw the new star wars movie, didn't mind it, never really bought into the star wars hype, think a lot of the films are pretty so-so, didn't love it, didn't hate it either.
Saw it at hoyts in chaddy love the cinemas there
Saw it at hoyts in chaddy love the cinemas there
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Thats a big call. I kinda want to re-watch his movies again but geez they are hard work but I dont mean that in a negatibe way though
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Detriot - a rage inducing movie particularly towards Will Poulters character. Credit to him on the performance though. He is only 24 too. 7/10
The Lookout (2007) - interesting little movie that im just watching again after 10 years starring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Matthew Goode who both give solid performances and was part of JGLs breakout. Goode breaks typecasting here with decent effect and recommend this even if it not an all time great. 7/10
The Last Jedi - first hour was mostly trash, 2nd half was good. Would have been better if Rey and Ren hooked up I think there is chemistry there. Was falling asleep until Benecio turned up. Love watching him but he felt a bit out of place 6/10
The Lookout (2007) - interesting little movie that im just watching again after 10 years starring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Matthew Goode who both give solid performances and was part of JGLs breakout. Goode breaks typecasting here with decent effect and recommend this even if it not an all time great. 7/10
The Last Jedi - first hour was mostly trash, 2nd half was good. Would have been better if Rey and Ren hooked up I think there is chemistry there. Was falling asleep until Benecio turned up. Love watching him but he felt a bit out of place 6/10
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The Last Jedi - I'm not a huge Star Wars fan, I don't hate them but I certainly don't get much of the hype around them. This one was no different for me. Pretty middling affair with Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver putting in good (not great) performances. I don't really get it is what I'm saying 6/10.
(FWIW I thought Rogue One was better).
Starship Troopers - Man I love that movie and Dina Meyer is peak redhead warrior goddess. RIP Diz. 8/10
Valerian and The City Of A Thousand Planets - Yeh... Weird but not in the way that made The Fifth Element so damn loveable and fun. Visually its impressive but it just doesn't flow. Dane DeHaan felt horribly miscast, Cara Delevigne was good and Rihanna shouldn't act. 6/10
(FWIW I thought Rogue One was better).
Starship Troopers - Man I love that movie and Dina Meyer is peak redhead warrior goddess. RIP Diz. 8/10
Valerian and The City Of A Thousand Planets - Yeh... Weird but not in the way that made The Fifth Element so damn loveable and fun. Visually its impressive but it just doesn't flow. Dane DeHaan felt horribly miscast, Cara Delevigne was good and Rihanna shouldn't act. 6/10
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The 2nd movie this year I've bawled like a baby.
The 2nd movie this year I've bawled like a baby.
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Ever since I read the first review - IGN 9.4 - the scores have been steadily declining with yours being the worst I've seen so far
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Checked it out the other day.
Was a really good film. Thoroughly enjoyed it
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