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Post by julesd68 on Dec 20, 2018 13:02:03 GMT
Thanks to all who have recommended The Red Violin in the past.  Watched it last night and absolutely loved it. The casting and performances are superb; I also thought the attention to detail in the production design through the centuries was wonderful. I found it completely compelling on all levels actually.  |
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Post by Tim on Dec 20, 2018 16:40:40 GMT
Shoplifters 2018
Brilliant in every way and I found it deeply moving. The script, the acting and the fact you don't really know what the story is until the end, as it unfolds from one story into another. It's a truly masterful piece of film making and very worthy of it's Cannes Palme d'Or prize. I saw it totally blind because of it's accolade and I'm really glad I did. It's not often I go to the cinema these days and leave with such a lasting impression.
It's my film of the year for 2018 and if you think you might like to see it, don't read the plot first 
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 20, 2018 18:17:19 GMT
Look forward to seeing that Tim, but not released till March on blu-ray ...
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Post by John on Dec 20, 2018 18:21:54 GMT
Yes the Red Violin is wonderful
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Post by John on Dec 20, 2018 18:25:34 GMT
I look out for Shoplifters over the Christmas period
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Post by Slinger on Dec 21, 2018 19:10:31 GMT
That's Christmas night sorted out, The Blu-rays of Ghost Stories and A Quiet Place have arrived.
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 23, 2018 16:59:00 GMT
And now for some true bathos. Mark Wahlberg IS retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Bob Lee Swagger in 'Shooter'. “I’m just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns”
 I really like this film.  Some very funny lines, great action sequences and enough of a US political conspiracy plot to keep you interested. Entirely gratuitous - only 56 people die apparently but it feels like a lot more, think Rambo territory … |
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Post by Tim on Dec 23, 2018 18:09:57 GMT
The Wife with Glen Close, superb performance on her part.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 30, 2018 23:37:58 GMT
Mission Impossible: Fallout
Remarkable for all the wrong reasons. Seriously, that's the LAST time I listen to anyone else's opinions about films! What utter dreck. How is this in any way anything but an insult to the original TV series? Where is the crack team of operatives? What about the slickly executed plan? The first film had a few redeeming qualities but this is, frankly, shit. Ok, it has one good fight scene.
The opening credits - ugh! Created by a crack team of primary school kids with crayons over a half hour break. When will producers understand where Simon Pegg does not fit into a film? In Star Trek, he works. Not in Mission Impossible. I could go on but I'll stop now.
2/10, only because there are worse films.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 31, 2018 14:24:38 GMT
Mission Impossible: FalloutRemarkable for all the wrong reasons. Seriously, that's the LAST time I listen to anyone else's opinions about films! What utter dreck. How is this in any way anything but an insult to the original TV series? Where is the crack team of operatives? What about the slickly executed plan? The first film had a few redeeming qualities but this is, frankly, shit. Ok, it has one good fight scene. The opening credits - ugh! Created by a crack team of primary school kids with crayons over a half hour break. When will producers understand where Simon Pegg does not fit into a film? In Star Trek, he works. Not in Mission Impossible. I could go on but I'll stop now. 2/10, only because there are worse films. Was the music any good? |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2018 14:45:58 GMT
Not really!
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Post by naim1425 on Dec 31, 2018 19:31:26 GMT
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Post by Tim on Jan 6, 2019 18:25:03 GMT
My top 3 films of 2018
1. The Favourite 2. Shoplifters 3. Leave No Trace
Narrowly missing out a place, Roma.
I was struggling to pick a winner until I saw The Favourite - an extraordinarily delicious film.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 6, 2019 19:33:29 GMT
Tim, have you seen the new Mary Queen of Scots film?
I don't get out to the cinema much but I do like a good historical yarn, even if not entirely 'accurate', so am quite tempted by this ...
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Post by Tim on Jan 6, 2019 19:55:36 GMT
It's not out yet Jules, but I will when it is |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 6, 2019 20:50:04 GMT
I was trying to remember anything of note from 2018 and I had to refer to this. Scanning down the list, I can only find Red Sparrow at #45 that was noteworthy. Enjoyable, rather than great cinema. So that's my list |
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Post by Chris on Jan 6, 2019 21:06:37 GMT
I Tonya was the best film of last year closely followed by Three Billboards
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Post by Tim on Jan 6, 2019 22:21:06 GMT
Tim, have you seen the new Mary Queen of Scots film? "Mary Queen of Scots had its world premiere on closing night of AFI Fest on 15 November 2018, was released in the United States on 7 December 2018, and is scheduled to be in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2019"
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Post by MartinT on Jan 6, 2019 22:29:02 GMT
I didn't list Three Billboards as it's a 2017 film.
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Post by rfan8312 on Jan 6, 2019 22:36:47 GMT
Three Billboards felt like watching a stage play. Not one character seemed realistic imo. Especially from two great leads like Sam Rockwell and Frances McDormand. Even a consistently poor simulation of a mothers grief and rage I thought. Maybe I don't get it but I watched the entire thing. Easily the weakest outting of director Martin McDonagh's films that I've seen imo. What am I missing?
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