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Post by julesd68 on May 12, 2022 11:47:16 GMT
I'd forgotten how scarily good Ralph Fiennes is in the film - very old school, reminded me of Get Carter era villains.
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Post by Slinger on May 24, 2022 16:03:11 GMT
I came across this while looking something else up, and was reminded how good not only the film " In The Electric Mist," was but also the series of books it's based on: The "Dave Robicheaux" series, by James Lee Burke. The film might be one for you MikeMusic and the books might interest your Guvnor if she hasn't already read them. " In The Electric Mist," is an Amazon freebie, by the way, starring Tommy Lee Jones, John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Mary Steenburgen. Further down the cast the late, great Levon Helm gets a pivotal role, and blues guitarist Buddy Guy, appears as Sam "Hogman" Patin. The always-good Ned Beatty also turns up. The book's full title it's based on is "In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead". That will make sense if you watch the film and/or read the book. A word of warning, don't look it up on Wikipedia, it gives far too much of the plot away. |
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Post by MikeMusic on May 24, 2022 16:33:28 GMT
I came across this while looking something else up, and was reminded how good not only the film " In The Electric Mist," was but also the series of books it's based on: The "Dave Robicheaux" series, by James Lee Burke. The film might be one for you MikeMusic and the books might interest your Guvnor if she hasn't already read them. " In The Electric Mist," is an Amazon freebie, by the way, starring Tommy Lee Jones, John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Mary Steenburgen. Further down the cast the late, great Levon Helm gets a pivotal role, and blues guitarist Buddy Guy, appears as Sam "Hogman" Patin. The always-good Ned Beatty also turns up. The book's full title it's based on is "In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead". That will make sense if you watch the film and/or read the book. A word of warning, don't look it up on Wikipedia, it gives far too much of the plot away. Seen it thanks. Well worth a watch |
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Post by rfan8312 on May 30, 2022 16:39:21 GMT
Wrath Of Man - Jesus. If you're looking for a revenge flick. They got this one right.
I couldn't believe it was Guy Ritchie, so different in style from his other projects.
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Post by julesd68 on May 30, 2022 16:49:58 GMT
Yes I enjoyed it too, it felt different in style to his usual fare.
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Post by julesd68 on Jun 12, 2022 19:43:58 GMT
Top Gun: Maverick  What can I say - it really is as good as people have said it is. For a mainstream Hollywood action film, this is about as good as it gets for me; I had an absolute blast. Something I never thought I would say, Tom Cruise's performance is remarkable - I didn't know he still had that charm and charisma he showed back in '86. Wasn't expecting it to be so emotional either and not just the really moving Val Kilmer scenes. I expect that's because naturally there are plenty of references to the original both in the plot and music which reminds me what a long time ago it was now, and that resonates for me. |
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Post by rfan8312 on Jun 12, 2022 20:58:23 GMT
Top Gun 1986 still rules but the sequel eas quite good. Definitely a fun movie.
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Post by rfan8312 on Jul 1, 2022 12:22:03 GMT
The Black Phone
Quite impressive. Firstly, the look and feel of late 70's suburban US looks and feels right. Nice job by director Scott Derrickson there as well as how well the film moves.
It's the first time in many cinema visits where I was damned near gripping the arm rests (pee free arm rests I hope) as things unfolded.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 24, 2022 15:54:10 GMT
The Gray Man. A decent action film with some terrific performances buried under stupid sequences and lack of continuity. What is it about fight scenes that are so mechanical and unrealistic these days? The baddie is ridiculously bad, as is the norm these days, too. Ryan Gosling and the gorgeous Ana de Armas (Joi in Blade Runner 2049) rescue the film from total mediocrity. It cost them how much to make?
6/10
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Post by nicholas on Jul 24, 2022 17:19:49 GMT
Watched The Gray Man last evening and Martin nailed his review... not a bad way to pass a slow Saturday evening but I wouldn't buy a ticket to see it in a theater.
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Post by rfan8312 on Jul 24, 2022 18:29:38 GMT
NOPE
I really liked it. I saw it twice this weekend. The first time I was skeptical and waiting for an eye roll that never came.
I've always really liked alien invasion films and my second time seeing it I was able to enjoy it more and focus on that part of it. So cool.
Chimpanzee attack looks real. Not tooo graphic luckily. The CGI for that scene was seamless. Wow.
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Post by daytona600 on Jul 31, 2022 22:37:40 GMT
RRR - Netflix , Mad as a box of frogs
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Post by MartinT on Aug 4, 2022 19:26:02 GMT
Sunshine
The premise is utterly silly: send a fission bomb the 'size of Manhattan' to reignite a giant fusion reactor (The Sun) because it's dying.... I'd like to have that schoolboy physics explained to me! Putting the idea aside, what you have is a rather excellent ensemble performance directed by Danny Boyle with some spectacular and memorable imagery that will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat to the end. For a low budget film, it delivers much more than you could reasonably expect. Despite the predictable ending, the way that the story unfolds is intriguing. Along the way, they find the original ship that failed in its task and, by diverting their course, almost their undoing too.
I found myself enjoying this film far more than I had expected. 7/10. I've just rewatched this. It's a well-made SF film and really quite compelling, premise aside. Good cast, too. |
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Post by brian2957 on Aug 4, 2022 21:08:49 GMT
Sunshine
The premise is utterly silly: send a fission bomb the 'size of Manhattan' to reignite a giant fusion reactor (The Sun) because it's dying.... I'd like to have that schoolboy physics explained to me! Putting the idea aside, what you have is a rather excellent ensemble performance directed by Danny Boyle with some spectacular and memorable imagery that will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat to the end. For a low budget film, it delivers much more than you could reasonably expect. Despite the predictable ending, the way that the story unfolds is intriguing. Along the way, they find the original ship that failed in its task and, by diverting their course, almost their undoing too.
I found myself enjoying this film far more than I had expected. 7/10. I've just rewatched this. It's a well-made SF film and really quite compelling, premise aside. Good cast, too. Looks like one for me Martin. It's on Prime and Disney+. I'll have a better look in the morning  |
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Post by rfan8312 on Aug 5, 2022 2:26:57 GMT
I've been hearing only good things about that one for many years. Time to check it out.
Not sure if the Fellows like that old Arnold Schwarzenegger film 'Predator' from 1987. My favorite movie of all time.
Well, tomorrow a prequel to it is being released called 'Prey'. Set 300 years ago in an area occupied by the Comanche tribes. I've been looking forward to this in a big way. Unfortunately no theater release. I'll be subscribing to Hulu just to see this film. Really excited about this.
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Post by MartinT on Aug 5, 2022 7:31:54 GMT
I think the original Predator was as good as its successors were terrible.
I would approach the prequel with caution!
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Post by rfan8312 on Aug 5, 2022 10:09:38 GMT
Agreed. I think the sequels were silly and the settings didn't help. I'm Really hoping that this being set 300 years ago brings a more serious tone again.
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Post by naim1425 on Aug 5, 2022 16:38:55 GMT
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Post by naim1425 on Aug 5, 2022 17:22:40 GMT
13 lives fantastic movie well done possibly a tear jerker for some
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Post by nicholas on Aug 10, 2022 13:00:41 GMT
Watched Belfast on Amazon Prime last evening and found it an enjoyable two hours.
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