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Post by julesd68 on Jan 18, 2015 18:53:38 GMT
The original Thunderbirds films are FAB! Just don't mention that horror directed by Jonathan Frakes. Oh no, look what's on the way to kids TV ...  |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 18, 2015 19:41:10 GMT
It doesn't look promising  |
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Post by Tim on Jan 22, 2015 20:50:53 GMT
Prisoners
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Post by MartinT on Jan 22, 2015 20:59:32 GMT
Did you like it, Tim? Don't know anything about it, but it has a good cast.
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Post by Tim on Jan 22, 2015 21:12:26 GMT
Did you like it, Tim? Don't know anything about it, but it has a good cast. I thought it was outstanding, despite working out (well 50% anyway, without giving too much away) who the offender was. Didn't know anything about it prior to watching it, just went by the IMDB rating and the fact it was trending on Amazon Prime movies. Superb film and I'll watch it again - 8.5/10 |
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Post by Tim on Jan 23, 2015 9:46:23 GMT
I forgot one, saw American Sniper last week. True story directed by Clint Eastwood based around Chris Kyle, a US Navy Seal sniper with the most recorded kills in US military history. I really enjoyed it 8/10  |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2015 11:40:22 GMT
Thanks, Tim. American Sniper is on my list to see.
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Post by Tim on Jan 23, 2015 15:16:47 GMT
Thanks, Tim. American Sniper is on my list to see. It's a bit 'Hollywood' in places, but I can forgive it that due to it's factual foundation - always a plus for me. The ending is very poignant, so don't leave as soon as the credits start rolling. A film which deserves to be seen on the big screen IMO. |
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Post by Tim on Feb 15, 2015 1:00:00 GMT
'Boyhood' outstanding film, really loved it and so refreshing to see a film that's so 'real'.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 13:11:16 GMT
Not sure if it has been mentioned earlier, but Lucy.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 15, 2015 23:37:29 GMT
Tell us more, Craig.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 16, 2015 6:32:14 GMT
Thanks, Tim. American Sniper is on my list to see. ...and it was indeed a truly gripping film. Thought provoking - a repugnant job depicted with some empathy and the sickening knowledge that it was needed. I thought Sienna Miller redeemed herself very well after a bit of a career lapse (she went to my school). 9/10 |
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Post by Chris on Feb 16, 2015 6:47:59 GMT
Trying not to spoil it here....there's a court case just started in the States that's tied in with this.^^^...
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Post by MartinT on Feb 16, 2015 6:58:19 GMT
Fifty Shades of Grey
Having read the book, I fully expected to be bored to tears by a sub-standard, coarsely depicted, bonk-buster. After all, the book is no great shakes in the literary field. What I got was something very much more finely crafted, greatly helped by Taylor-Johnson's interpretation and the overall quality of film-making. Dakota Johnson plays the part to perfection, from innocent flirtation to the final realisation that she is in way, way too deep. In fact, the only aspect that defies credulity is a 22-ish year old with her looks who is still a virgin, but that's necessary to the storyline and adheres to the book. Beautifully photographed, in all the scenes but especially in the sex scenes and his 'playroom', the film is lifted from what could have been a very mediocre production. Johnson steals the screen, and rightly so, with her smouldering youthful innocence and great acting. This is one rare example where the film betters the book.
I could hardly recommend it to many, especially the type of man in my cinema audience who squirmed all the way through, unable to take the intensity without laughing it off. This is backed up by IMDB's ludicrous 3.8 rating. Go with an open mind and you may just be surprised and a little unsettled. 7/10. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 23:16:45 GMT
Starts pretty straightforwardly, then goes into a section that looks like an unwilling drugs mule horror story, and develops into the main character (Lucy) accessing a massively increased percentage of her brain. I'm not going to say anything more, but it is exceptionally gripping. The dual use of Lucy in the present day and Lucy as our early common ancestor plays a part. Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. Don't look it up on Wikipedia, because it spills the beans on the whole story line. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 17, 2015 6:14:27 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by jammy on Feb 18, 2015 11:56:39 GMT
Hell I just watched "Tod Brownings - Freak's" last night......
The images remain.......Sublime Terrifying.
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Post by Barry on Feb 19, 2015 23:44:44 GMT
Hell I just watched "Tod Brownings - Freak's" last night...... The images remain.......Sublime Terrifying. Not surprisingly, a 21 year ban was placed on its screening by the British Board of Film Censors. |
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Post by Chris on Apr 13, 2015 6:13:38 GMT
Just watched Rush - the story of Hunt and Laudas rivalry. Excellent.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 13, 2015 6:31:27 GMT
Yes, Rush was a really well made film.
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