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Post by MartinT on Jan 3, 2020 22:48:54 GMT
There's not much I can say about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker without spoiling it for those who haven't seen it.
Let's just say that by the half-way point I was almost giving up on it, but then it got a lot better.
I was 19 when I saw the first one (E4) and I've just watched the final one at 61. E4 and E5 remain by far the best ones for me.
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Post by Chris on Jan 4, 2020 9:46:56 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed Bohemian Rhapsody the other night
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Post by MartinT on Jan 4, 2020 13:18:35 GMT
I should have said, I'm giving the final Star Wars film a 6/10, but only for nostalgia. It's actually worse at the beginning and the story is chaotic, not at all the final homage that you might have expected. There are so many inconsistencies! Disney have trashed the franchise, but then that's not really a surprise.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 6, 2020 23:08:52 GMT
Lawrence of Arabia, The Godfather, The Shining, Apocalypse Now, A Clockwork Orange ... ... and now another film joins the pantheon of eternal greats. Ladies and gentlemen, 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw'. I thank you.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2020 23:19:45 GMT
Lawrence of Arabia, The Godfather, The Shining, Apocalypse Now, A Clockwork Orange ... ... and now another film joins the pantheon of eternal greats. Ladies and gentlemen, 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw'. I thank you. Not sure whether you’re taking the wee wee, but I actually quite liked it, but then I am a big Fast & Furious fan. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 6, 2020 23:26:54 GMT
Just a mild piss take.
I watched it tonight - found it dreadful, yet fun and entertaining in equal measure. Vanessa Kirby was very cool.
Been a long time since I've seen one of the franchise, can't quite see the connection to the original films, but that of course doesn't seem a problem to the producers - it made over $700,000,000 worldwide!!
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Post by MartinT on Jan 7, 2020 7:05:16 GMT
The original Fast & Furious was about the cars.
All the subsequent films were different flavours of shit.
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Post by Tim on Jan 7, 2020 8:53:46 GMT
What a load of absolute vacuous shite it was, fecking awful film and I totally agree Jules.
I liked Star Wars TRoS Martin, was slightly underwhelmed the first time, but went a second and got so much more from it. Will see it a third time and thought it wrapped up the saga nicely. Great performances from Driver and Ridley, with some outstanding locations and cinematography. Could have done without the Solo/Rey kiss though, a bit too 'Hollywood' for a Star Wars movie I thought, but hey ho.
Best film out right now for me is Little Women, very impressive all round. The script adaptation by Gerwig is by far the best I've seen, from the 5 versions of this film I've watched. The acting, cinematography and score are very good too. I'm a big Saoirse Ronan fan, but thought Florence Pugh stole the show. She really is an impressive actor, loved Lady Macbeth and Midsommar.
Biggest let down so far this year, JoJo Rabbit - don't get anything about that film at all and didn't laugh once, not even half a chuckle. Most seem to find it hilarious, but I rarely found Benny Hill amusing and it's that kind of humour.
Really looking forward to 1917, Uncut Gems and Parasite.
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Post by MartinT on Jan 7, 2020 9:14:29 GMT
I liked Star Wars TRoS Martin, was slightly underwhelmed the first time, but went a second and got so much more from it. Will see it a third time and thought it wrapped up the saga nicely. Great performances from Driver and Ridley, with some outstanding locations and cinematography. Could have done without the Solo/Rey kiss though, a bit too 'Hollywood' for a Star Wars movie I thought, but hey ho. SPOILERS! I really expected Rey to die since all the build-up had been that if she killed Palpatine then she would adopt the dark side. So he dies and then all the outcomes change because... it's Disney. The only true outcome should have been that both Rey and Kylo die. It felt wrong and the kiss was completely out of place. |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 7, 2020 9:22:13 GMT
This is the year that Dune will be released. Only Ridley Scott or Denis Villeneuve could pull it off so I'm glad the latter is directing it. Having first read the book at the age of 12 I have been waiting all my life for a good film production and I have high hopes. If it equals Blade Runner 2049 then there's my film of the decade all done and dusted.
To be fair, the David Lynch production was a lot better than people give it credit for, but some of the acting was wooden and they ran out of money and time before the film and SFX could have been completed properly.
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Post by Tim on Jan 7, 2020 9:49:22 GMT
Only Ridley Scott or Denis Villeneuve could pull it off so I'm glad the latter is directing it. I rather think Ridley is getting near his sell by date, so I'm really pleased it's Villeneuve.
I'm what I would call a casual Star Wars fan rather than being heavily invested like some. I didn't know any of the plot theories about TRoS before it arrived, so wasn't really upset it didn't go the way a lot wanted it too, as I had no expectations, so could enjoy it without dissecting it too much.
I've enjoyed most of the saga, apart from I, II & III, which were dreadful films however you stack them. I really enjoyed Rogue One too, which many core fanboys seemed to dislike, but then I like Gareth Edwards. Monsters was an amazing film considering it's measly budget. Now I'd like to see him do another Star Wars spin off?
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Post by MartinT on Jan 7, 2020 10:41:25 GMT
Rogue One and Monsters were both excellent!
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Post by Tim on Jan 10, 2020 22:35:35 GMT
1917 This is quite extraordinary, there have been many 'one shot' films before, but nothing quite as immersive or vividly striking as this. Very impressive indeed, won't say much more to avoid spoilers, but I'm seeing it again on Monday and I can't wait. 3 Oscar's coming I reckon, possibly more? Best Picture, Director & Cinematography. The last is the work of Roger Deakins, who was responsible for Blade Runner 2049, Sicario, Fargo and No Country For Old Men - so you know it's going to look gorgeous and arguably his best work. Art is subjective but this really is quite something, especially the night time sequences.
9/10 I also booked a seat for Uncut Gems next week at the new Everyman Cinema in Cardiff - never been to an Everyman before, but it looks impressive. Never thought I'd be looking forward to seeing an Adam Sandler film!!!
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Post by MartinT on Jan 10, 2020 22:39:53 GMT
Thanks, Tim. That's definitely on my list to see.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 10, 2020 23:02:56 GMT
Thanks for the reminder Tim - taking the family on Sunday night.
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Post by Tim on Jan 10, 2020 23:09:57 GMT
I liked it a lot, but I'm a film geek. I think it might however go over the heads of the average cinema goer, who seem to enjoy a certain type of action thriller. They could possibly miss or not be impressed by what makes this film so unique, so it could divide opinion for people who like a bit more crash bang and dialogue. There's very little of any of that.
So don't expect Saving Private Ryan II, as it's a very different film.
I'll be interested to see what others think, so let us know?
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 10, 2020 23:22:59 GMT
LOL - I will do my best to enjoy it, even with my limited intellectual capacity ...
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Post by rfan8312 on Jan 11, 2020 4:59:42 GMT
Just watched Midsommar. I didn't plan to watch it, it was a last minute choice after starting and giving up on other films in Amazon Prime.
Incredible.
I hated the end and wished it ended differently but I'd like to put down here a few thoughts.
I could see why someone could either love or hate this film but personally I loved it until the last half hour or so when it got too bizarre for me.
Its a long film at almost 2.5 hours but I couldn't look away. At about the half hour mark I was very interested to know who was the director here but forgot to look and at one point I learned that it's the same director from Hereditary, Ari Aster.
After seeing these two pieces Midsommar and Hereditary I think Aster could have the most potent gift of unique vision but also for the execution of that vision, that I've seen.
Also, this movie is extremely graphic in its depiction of gore. Overwhelmingly graphic and could be too much for some. I saw this while in the grips of a flu so maybe for that reason some of the intense gore has not stayed with me but I wonder how it would effect me in another state of mind.
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Post by naim1425 on Jan 11, 2020 7:07:46 GMT
Uncut Gems i enjoyed this movie
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Post by Tim on Jan 11, 2020 11:06:41 GMT
LOL - I will do my best to enjoy it, even with my limited intellectual capacity ... Haha, well I didn't put you in that category Jules as I know you're not a Michael Bay action/thriller film type. Each to their own though, I just find those types of films mind numbing - 1917 is a very different film and I can't wait to see it again (and again!). Midsommar is one of my top films from last year, utterly incredible. It's rare to find a Director with such vision these days, but Ari Aster and Yorgos Lanthimos both have it in bucketloads. Midsommar for me is a 9.5/10 film and on some days I might even give it 10/10. Definitely a Marmite film though and not really aimed at a casual viewing mainstream cinema audience.
I've seen it countless times and have the Directors Cut, which is even longer (2h 50m as opposed to 2h 27m). The star for me is Florence Pugh, she really is exceptionally talented. I've enjoyed everything she's done, especially Lady Macbeth. For me she steals the show in Little Women too.
I really loved the ending of Midsommar, in fact I thought it was perfect - that smile was one of my favourite few frames in cinema for years. Brought everything to a fitting conclusion, that single short grin signified retribution, relief and a new beginning, almost a rebirth of her life and with a new family to 'hold' her. Without the very bizarre last 20 minutes, that frame would have meant nothing. But to be honest without that ending I personally think the entire film would have been pointless?
I can see it's all rather crazy though and a bit of a mind fuck, but I like that kind of crazy
Stunning cinema and a good example of why I rarely engage with mainstream TV shows or extended boxset type series (like Game of Thrones), as they just don't have the same emotional impact, I'd rather read a book.
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