Movie What's the last movie you saw? (6)

[Chief]

Continued in Part 7:

Movie - What's the last movie you saw? (7)

Continued from Part 6: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/whats-the-last-movie-you-saw-6.1287849/ I've retained Asgardian as the OP. Rest in peace, mate. ================ Starting this up for the mods. Watched Judgment in Berlin, a simple tale of a hijacking from Poland to West Berlin...

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[Gralin]

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Yes he's credited with that, but what did he change in she's all that and is any of it in the final movie

 

[Financialpanther]

Yes he's credited with that, but what did he change in she's all that and is any of it in the final movie

Perhaps he was the architect of the staircase reveal…

 

[HairyO]

Jurassic World Dominion

Possibly the worst movie Ive ever seen. What an atrocious way to bury a franchise after it started with one of the best movies of all time.

Just horrible.

 

[offtherails9]

Amsterdam
Enjoyed this on Saturday night. Thought Bale was very funny in his role. Margot was good too. Not sure why Washington has copped it over his performance, think a lot of the feedback was the character he was actually supposed to be playing. Another whodunnit movie really, however with an interesting twist. I loved all the cameos, the early part of the movie when a familiar face would be introduced and they'd just hold that shot for an extra second or two was pretty funny, I know that has had some criticism, but when you're watching a movie in the cinema it's a bit like oh cool now we get to see ____ too, you know? I dunno why this has gone so badly at the box office, I suppose movies like this may not make money anymore but I loved it. Loved the overarching theme of the whole movie and yeah, it was great. De Niro was good too. Probably my favorite movie so far of 2022. 8.5/10.

Wolf Creek
Have managed to have never seen this before. I think looking on it now, 4 days on, it's a good movie. But I really didn't enjoy it at the time. I know a horror movie is supposed to be like that, and I'm not sure if it was the Australian aspect that made it more relatable which made it more terrifying, but anyway it was tough. The antagonist was fantastic at what he did, charismatic when he needed to be etc, but yeah, horror movies aren't my thing. 5/10.

 

[FRUMPY]

Danger close - really good Aussie Vietnam war movie, really enjoyed it and well made.

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[kickazz]

Munich - The Edge of War (2021)

Based on Robert Harris' historical fiction book set in 1938 around the Munich Agreement - which in summary saw Chamberlain's Britain appease Nazi Germany and allow it to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, in order to avoid the British and French from having to go to war. Ahem.

The fictional part of this story surrounds two young men, one British, one German, who were friends at Oxford, but had a falling out over time as the German started to let his pride in being German get caught up in the chauvinism of mid-1930s Nazi Germany. Come the late 1930s, and both men find themselves working in positions within their respective governments, with their previous relationship providing a unique opportunity to perhaps change the course of history during the Munich Agreement.

You don't need to read the book to enjoy this film but I'm sure it helps. The changing passions of the young German man are quite a highlight, as is Jeremy Irons' portrayal of Neville Chamberlain. The movie (and the book, which includes a quote saying Hitler regretted not starting the war in 1938) gives a more sympathetic portrayal of Chamberlain than history perhaps does. Had he acted differently we really do not know what would have come next, but this film at least shows that he was driven by sound morals "I would happily stand against that wall and be shot if it prevented another Great War" and his decisions come across as justified.

The guy playing the SS dude is suitably creepy and contemptible. Adolf Hitler is played by the same actor who portrayed Goebbels in Downfall. The book has more time to portray the aura around Hitler at that time, and it also discusses more about the sinister relationship he has with his niece (something I didn't know about). I'm not convinced the movie gave his scenes as much gravitas as the book did, but there are plenty of other options out there if you want to watch something where he is the key subject.

3.5 stars

 

[RAPPA]

Mr Harrigan's Phone - felt there was so much more they could have done with that film, but it was just a flatline move.

 

[Kong]

I've watched a fair few films over the past little while, none of which really warranted a standalone review, but I thought I'd throw a few of them into one post in case anybody's looking for something to watch.

Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
A 70s adventure film set in the Rocky Mountains during the late 1800s, starring Robert Redford. A decent watch, especially if you enjoy films like The Revenant. Potentially most well known for the Jeremiah Johnson nodding GIF (you'd know it if you saw it).

Meek's Cutoff (2010)
I watched this because I love Westerns, and because I enjoyed the director (Kelly Reichardt)'s latest film, First Cow. Reichardt makes a lot of films about Oregon, which is a beautiful part of the US, at least nature wise. This film was very slow and not really with any payoff, but I didn't hate it. A collection of couples make their way through Oregon during the mid 1800s; that's pretty much the story.

This is Where We Live (2013)
A slow burn drama set in Texas, about a functional alcoholic handyman that deals with his own grief when he meets a young guy with cerebral palsy and the family that struggle to support him. It's sweet in parts and frustrating in others, but probably a realistic take on life, I suppose. Written, directed by and starring Marc Menchaca, who's probably best known for Ozark, but I have to say I've been impressed with in this film and the kidnapper thriller "Alone" (where he played the villain). He's an odd guy but has a real presence whenever I see him, as wanky as that sounds. I'd recommend this if you enjoy the early films of Jeff Nichols (Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter).

The Trip (2010)
This is a film edit of the British TV sitcom starring Steve Coogan and his acting friend (who I'd never heard of before). I'd argue this is more of a drama-comedy, with both leads coming across as sad clowns. It's about Coogan and his acting friend (playing fictional versions of themselves) driving north across England, sampling the best fine dining for report/series they're making. More than anything it's about their friendship/rivalry, focusing on their insecurities as performers, their need to one up each other, and Coogan's unhealthy approach to women. It is funny in parts, but I found them both pretty grating, and I'm not sure I'll watch the sequels. The scenery was the standout.

The Last Seduction (1994)
I watched this after reading a few posts about it in here. A 90s erotic thriller about a woman that cons her abusive husband, flees with a heap of their money, and winds up in a small New York town, where she schemes to start a new life at any cost. Linda Fiorentino was great as the femme fatale. The end felt a bit obvious to me and yet like a bit of stretch, but I understood why they went that way. Watching this took me right back to watching these sorts of films in the 90s.

 

[rank and file]

Some Like It Hot (1959, Apple) -
A zany hi-jinks escapade about two men who escape the mob by joining a touring women's jazz band.
I haven't seen a Marilyn Monroe film before and never understood the appeal previously. After seeing this though it's obvious that she definitely had charisma. Often it was Marilyn simply widening and narrowing her eyes whilst giving a monologue in a cute voice but there is no denying her movie star presence. I imagine she pushed the boundaries of overt sexuality for the time.
Most importantly though the film is genuinely funny, if occasionally overbearing, and the 2 hours flew by. It hasn't aged poorly either which is no mean feat given its themes including cross dressing. 8.5/10.

Seaspiracy (2021, Netflix) -
About the impact the fishing industry has on our oceans.
This is the most informative environmental doco I've watched. Even despite the usual trappings of overplaying the emotional aspects and getting preachy. Particularly informative was the business of seeming environmental conscious organisations and governmental subsidising of the industry. Apart from basic animation and amatuerish narration I was impressed by the production level as well. 9/10.

Seaspiracy,vegan propaganda.
1 star

 

[Ocha905]

Tokyo Godfathers (2003, Netflix):
Three homeless people find a baby in the trash and try to return it to it's owner. Though a fictional anime it was refreshing to see a story featuring characters from below the poverty line. This turns silly but is original with heart. 7.5/10.

All That Jazz (1979, iView):
A musical where Roy Scheider plays a degenerate director. Comparatively to Tokyo Godfather there's no heart in this just pure unapologetic hedonism. It started with a bang but felt the themes were tired and overwrought towards the end. 7/10.

Seaspiracy,vegan propaganda.
1 star

 

[Sketi]

I thought Seaspiracy was pretty good. Put me off tuna for a few months lol

 

[Gralin]

Watched The Stanford Prison Experiment on Netflix last night.

Based on real events that happened at the University in 1971

The professor that ran the experiment wrote a book about it and recordings from the actual experiment were used by the film to get the dialog, which for what was filmed for the experiment are largely word for word what was said

pretty grim but worth watching to see how much getting power can make people complete campaigners

 

[JackOutback]

Memory on Amazon Prime... Liam Neeson plays a hitman whose suffering early stage memory loss, Guy Pearce and Ray Stevenson also star. Despite the strong cast, it's all a bit of a mess. The main conceit of the film is the memory loss but they barely lean into it, you could make the film without it and it would still be largely the same. It just doesn't know what film it wants to be. Is it like Taken, with Neeson being chased down by other hitmen after refusing a job and seeking revenge, is it like Sicario, with Guy Pearce's FBI agent trying to break up a child trafficking ring between Mexico and the US? Then there's weird elements that seem to serve no purpose such as Monica Bellucci's dream to live longer than the average human that goes nowhere.

Oh, and it really likes to say things that could have been left unsaid, like the audience is pretty stupid.

4/10

 

[King Elvis]

Mr Harrigan's Phone - felt there was so much more they could have done with that film, but it was just a flatline move.

Good build up... then zero pay off, absolutely died in the arse.

 

[rank and file]

I thought Seaspiracy was pretty good. Put me off tuna for a few months

You might like Ali Tabrizi's other film
Vegan 2018 or the equally shithouse Cowspiracy.

 

[Kong]

Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) (1948)

An Italian film set and made just after WWII when the average family is struggling to make ends meet. The protagonist is given a job that will save him and his young family, but it requires him to have a bike, so he buys back the bike that he had pawned off for food. Twenty minutes into the film, street hoodlums steal his bike, devastating him and his family. The film follows him, his son Bruno, and a few of his friends as they search Rome for the stolen bike.

This is apparently considered an all time great by many critics and a major influence for many directors. It’s such a simple story but it definitely kept my attention throughout, and the acting was great.

 

[kickazz]

Bicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette) (1948)

An Italian film set and made just after WWII when the average family is struggling to make ends meet. The protagonist is given a job that will save him and his young family, but it requires him to have a bike, so he buys back the bike that he had pawned off for food. Twenty minutes into the film, street hoodlums steal his bike, devastating him and his family. The film follows him, his son Bruno, and a few of his friends as they search Rome for the stolen bike.

This is apparently considered an all time great by many critics and a major influence for many directors. It’s such a simple story but it definitely kept my attention throughout, and the acting was great.

Yeah I love it. The synopsis suggests not much happens but it really is quality over quantity.

Apparently it really captures the feeling at the time in Italy. A beautifully sad movie.

 

[Kong]

Yeah I love it. The synopsis suggests not much happens but it really is quality over quantity.

Apparently it really captures the feeling at the time in Italy. A beautifully sad movie.

Spoiler: The ending

I really wasn’t expecting such a bleak ending.

I thought that after all of the dead ends, they’d find the bike just as they’d given up.

What a gut punch.

 

[phantom13]

Watched The Stanford Prison Experiment on Netflix last night.

Based on real events that happened at the University in 1971

The professor that ran the experiment wrote a book about it and recordings from the actual experiment were used by the film to get the dialog, which for what was filmed for the experiment are largely word for word what was said

pretty grim but worth watching to see how much getting power can make people complete campaigners

This the one with Ezra and Crudup?

 

[Gralin]

This the one with Ezra and Crudup?

Yep

 

[phantom13]

Yep

I enjoyed that flick. Seemed really grounded and not sensationalized at all.

 

[raskolnikov]

Yep Signs wins hands down. Watch it once a year, unpopular opinion but its in my top 20 of all time. Love the build up. The atmosphere and tension is brilliant. Mel and Phoenix are great. Upon re-watching you pick up little "signs" you missed, well I did.

The Visit for me.

And unpopular opinion but I
actually didn't mind Old.

 

[ibd77]

Clerks III.

Hmm not sure if you can keep getting away with recycling the same crap but this version is a bit cringey with jokes and pop culture references getting pretty old. Kevin Smith had his time in 90's and 00's. Time to give it up.

 

[phantom13]

Luckiest Girl Alive

Really though provoking and well done story about a successful woman (Mila Kunis) who survived a school shooting. Some twists and turns but a really captivating performance from Kunis and well supported by the like of Connie Britten and Finn Wittrock. The third act especially gets a little muddled with a lot of resolution required but it’s well worth a view.

It’s MA but has some pretty graphic violence.

 

[BuddysBiggestFan]

Luckiest Girl Alive

Really though provoking and well done story about a successful woman (Mila Kunis) who survived a school shooting. Some twists and turns but a really captivating performance from Kunis and well supported by the like of Connie Britten and Finn Wittrock. The third act especially gets a little muddled with a lot of resolution required but it’s well worth a view.

It’s MA but has some pretty graphic violence.

Will watch it soon but I also don’t get why they show such graphic violence in movies these days. We get what’s happening, no need to show it so graphically. Is it to keep these graphic designers in work? It’s so unnecessary.