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Tezcatlipoca
08-05-2004, 19:33
(thread idea lifted from another forum ;) :) )
Here goes......
Last night: "Underworld" (DVD) - good, better than I expected. I'd give it....7/10
Just finished watching: "Equilibrium" (DVD) - surprisingly very good. Good story, good cast, great action & fight scenes. Easily better than the awful Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions. Score: 8/10.
(thread idea lifted from another forum ;) :) )
Here goes......
Last night: "Underworld" (DVD) .Yeah watched it a while ago and thought it was brill :tu:
Just finished watching: "Equilibrium" (DVD) On my to see list ( vast as it is ) :pp
Just watched Toy Soldiers ( with the kids on Paramount ) A laugh a minute :D
5 / 10 for entertainment value and effects
master and commander = 7/10 better than I expected
dilli-theclaw
08-05-2004, 19:52
Last movie I watched was Aliens Special edition (the - now - old dvd release) Which I thought was quite good. 9/10
The newest one I have watched is pirates of the caribbean which I also quite liked. 8/10
went to see Sccoby Doo 2 last week - very funny - 8/10
The Butterfly Effect was mine. about 5/10. Nice film, but filled with plot holes and stuff that spoil it.
Italian job (latest one) 9/10 - Not a bad film for all the house although when the minis come out of the pipe and land on the front ends there is no way on earth they'd still be drivable
sir_drinks_alot
09-05-2004, 19:04
PREDATOR 10/10: Enough said :cool:
Richard M
09-05-2004, 19:14
Human Traffic - funny, original and cool.
Of course, I like playing "spot the places I know" too. :D
(It's a film based in Cardiff)
Human Traffic - funny, original and cool.
Of course, I like playing "spot the places I know" too. :D
(It's a film based in Cardiff)
ohhhh good film....my friend (he plays felix) is in that :)
last film i watch was OUt of time.......with denzel washington in it (yum yum).... 7/10 was incredibly slow to begin with but turned out fairly good
yesterday i watched veronica guerin..... i would give that 9/10 was very throught provoking and powerful (and i admit i did cry)
The Butterfly Effect was mine. about 5/10. Nice film, but filled with plot holes and stuff that spoil it.
It really needed Al, his cigar and Ziggy
6/10 but better than Donny Darko
Italian job (latest one) 9/10 - Not a bad film for all the house although when the minis come out of the pipe and land on the front ends there is no way on earth they'd still be drivable
Definitely have to agree with that. Watched it again last night.
Too bad people thought it was a sequel or remake and so didn't let themselves enjoy it as much as they should.
andygrif
10-05-2004, 10:26
Saw Kill Bill Vol 2 yesterday - not as good as part one, but I guess you have to see it, once you've watched the first.
More dialogue than the first, less action - but good story all the same and very stylish. 6/10 for Vol 2, 8/10 for Vol 1.
Yep - I've just seen Kill Bill Vol. 2. Disappointing compared to the first (Vol. 1 gets 10 / 10) but, in it's own right, I'd give it a 7.
Also saw Van Helsing last week - IMO, a great film. Action, adventure, comedy (oh, and Kate Beckinsale :naughty: ) - 10 / 10.
Starsky and Hutch at the Cinema, we were the only two people watching it, it's very shallow (obviously) but it made I laugh! :D
Yep - I've just seen Kill Bill Vol. 2. Disappointing compared to the first (Vol. 1 gets 10 / 10) but, in it's own right, I'd give it a 7.
I think you're being generous there. :erm:
KB2 was (IMHO) the biggest disappoinment of all time film wise. It was nothing like the 1st one (V little action in comparison), & just seemed to drag on.
I'm certain QT could easily have cut out all the boring monologue from KB2, & just made 1 film....:rolleyes:
andygrif
10-05-2004, 11:12
I thought the same Neil - there was an awful lot of dialogue in Vol 2 that was uneccesary to the plot, which could have been cut - making a 2.5 hour single film.
Saw Sleepy Hollow on C4 last week. Surprisingly good - far better than I thought it was going to be. Johnny Depp put in a stonking performance and the visualisation was very atmospheric and effective. 8/10
Watched Starsky and Hutch last night, cheesey as hell, loved it, thought it was great :D
Last film I saw at the movies was "Along came Polly" :shocked: , not bad, funny in places, prior to that I saw "Love Actually" which was a good film, not that I like going to "Chick Flicks" :disturbd: but I got dragged there ;)
Cliffhanger with Silvester Stalone - crap - No wonder Tescos were selling it cheap.
Tezcatlipoca
10-05-2004, 22:24
Grosse Pointe Blank - 8/10
I've seen it before, many times, but I still love it. Great film.
the movies i watched this weekend where ::
paycheck - ben afleck - typical hollywood big budget film that u feel u need to watch as someone spent a long time making it and it cost a bomb but it sucks and u know it sucks but u still watch it for the special fx and fight scenes and the ladies.
4/10
club dread:
random slaher comedy set on tropical island - low budget (fox search light) i laughed once was better than paycheck but only because it didnt try and be good- oh and the ladies were nicer had a silly silly silly ending nice ladies btw -
5/10
House of the dead:
based on the sega game of the same name even has random clips of the game - zombies eat a lot of partying people. ends just like the first game like resident evil film did. was naff in fact so crap i just had to watch it to see how rubbish it eventually got i was not disapointed but after watching it i felt happy i managed to sit through it - i have to wonder how people get paid to make movies like this - it did contain a few naked ladies but they soon died :(
3/10
Master and commander -
russel being a sailor i got to the bit where someone got shot as the doc was trying to save a bird. posibbly the most boring film of the lot but overall it was certainly better than the others i just didnt bother watching the end, what it needed was a load of sea battles and some swearing
6/10 only because it would then tie with club dread and thats a real bad film and russle would be upset.
aliferste
11-05-2004, 13:01
Van Helsing....3/10 acting awfull, story pitiful and some of the bits were funny for the wrong reasons.
Shawn of the Dead .....7/10 class film, made me laugh.
orangebird
11-05-2004, 13:08
Van Helsing....3/10 acting awfull, story pitiful and some of the bits were funny for the wrong reasons.
<snip>
I haven't seen it, but IMO it deserves 12/10 just for the presence of Hugh Jackman... :drool:
homealone
11-05-2004, 13:15
The Last Samurai
very moving story, beautiful scenery & it was nice to see action scenes without cgi & 'bullet time' effects.
8/10
aliferste
11-05-2004, 13:17
The Last Samurai
very moving story, beautiful scenery & it was nice to see action scenes without cgi & 'bullet time' effects.
8/10
AAAAAAIIIIEEEEEEEEE America saves the Japanese Samurais honour
:rolleyes: ;)
aliferste
11-05-2004, 13:18
I haven't seen it, but IMO it deserves 12/10 just for the presence of Hugh Jackman... :drool:
Spend the money you would on the cinema by buying his calander. ;)
homealone
11-05-2004, 13:22
AAAAAAIIIIEEEEEEEEE America saves the Japanese Samurais honour
:rolleyes: ;)
lol - yes I carefully avoided the question of whether it was historically accurate, I just thought it was a nice film :)
Van Helsing....3/10 acting awfull, story pitiful and some of the bits were funny for the wrong reasons.
Shawn of the Dead .....7/10 class film, made me laugh.
D'oh - I forgot Shaun of the Dead - great film, 10 / 10, and best of all, British!
Taking lives....with Angelina Jolie.
As if that wasn't reason enough, it was a very good psychological thriller which wasn't plainly predictable. About a serial killer who after killing his victims stole their identity and lived their lives until he outgrew their age.
8/10
Mr_love_monkey
11-05-2004, 15:22
I watched 'Runaway Train' last night on TV - and was left wishing I hadn't - talk about pile of pants. 2/10
In the cinema last film I saw was 'Passion of the Christ'... unsure what to rate this one, certainly a moving film, visually shocking, and relentless in it's presentation. 8/10 for that - 1/10 for leaving me feeling incredibly depressed/shocked afterwards.
I watched 'Runaway Train' last night on TV - and was left wishing I hadn't - talk about pile of pants. 2/10
Is that the one with the UN agency led by Captain Picard trying to catch a train stolen by terrorists?
Tezcatlipoca
11-05-2004, 18:58
Is that the one with the UN agency led by Captain Picard trying to catch a train stolen by terrorists?
LOL, no. I believe the one you are thinking of is "Alastair MacLean's Death Train"
LOL, no. I believe the one you are thinking of is "Alastair MacLean's Death Train"
/shudder
Whatever it's called, I can remember wasting a couple of hours I could have been in bed watching it on C5. :disturbd:
So what was your disastrous train film about?
Tezcatlipoca
11-05-2004, 19:50
/shudder
Whatever it's called, I can remember wasting a couple of hours I could have been in bed watching it on C5. :disturbd:
So what was your disastrous train film about?
Well, it wasn't actually me who posted about watching it, but.....
I have seen it before, & it is indeed very boring.
From the IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089941/):
A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.
"Alasair MacLean's Death Train" - yep, awful film. The original book was...OK, but hardly great (it wasn't actually written by MacLean - it was written by someone else, after he died I think, based on a story of his). V bad film.
Well, it wasn't actually me who posted about watching it, but.....
I have seen it before, & it is indeed very boring.
From the IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089941/):
Wups, brainless me :dunce:
Thanks for answering anyway, that'll save me watching it if it ever comes round again...
The last film i saw was The Butterfly Effect thought it was very good i'd give it 7/10 :)
A couple of nights ago i saw a film i've been planning to see for a long time now....... Memento
Have to say it's been a very long time since a film has held my attention till the very end and this one did :)
I found it amusing, stylish and cleverly made...... it drew me in and held my interest...... leaving me with questions to ruminate after it had ended.
Having said that...... it's actually just a fun film too which just happens to work on a couple of different levels.
You can be a couch potato or a film buff watching it..... from either angle i thought it was cool :D
Silent Wings
12-05-2004, 20:50
Last film I watched was "Monster" excellent performance by Charlize Theron.
and last night I watched the documentary of the real Aileen Wuornos.9/10
dilli-theclaw
12-05-2004, 20:55
...waits for a review of dreamcatcher.....
...Hint hint :).....
gary_580
12-05-2004, 20:55
Carry on Up the Jungle. what can i say? CLASSIC!!!!
Been watching all the carry on movies recently
The Cruel Sea, a classic, 8/10
...waits for a review of dreamcatcher.....
...Hint hint :).....
was bored last night my web had died so i figured id watch a film - went through my list saw dreamcatcher figured it would be naff as it didnt do well at the cinema, but it was a stephan king film so i figured if give it a go.
aliens - a mad general - flashbacks - more aliens. it was "ok" some people liked it personally i wasnt scared or entertained acting was alright but it was a strange film i wouldnt watch it again (ever) so i say: 5/10
dilli-theclaw
13-05-2004, 08:43
was bored last night my web had died so i figured id watch a film - went through my list saw dreamcatcher figured it would be naff as it didnt do well at the cinema, but it was a stephan king film so i figured if give it a go.
aliens - a mad general - flashbacks - more aliens. it was "ok" some people liked it personally i wasnt scared or entertained acting was alright but it was a strange film i wouldnt watch it again (ever) so i say: 5/10
Thanks for that :) - I've read the book so I guess I'll borrow it and watch it with the hope it does the book justice.
Mr_love_monkey
13-05-2004, 08:51
Well, it wasn't actually me who posted about watching it, but.....
I have seen it before, & it is indeed very boring.
You forgot to add badly written, badly acted and badly directed :)
Wish I'd watched Battle Royale on the other side now.
Last film I saw at the cinema: Scooby Doo 2. An OK film, but I have to admit the main reasons I watched it are Linda Cardinelli (plays Velma, and Sam in ER) and Sarah Michelle Geller (plays Daphne, and Buffy in Buffy). 7/10.
Last film I saw on DVD/video: Can't really remember. It's Underworld or League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and I thoroughly enjoyed both.
Tezcatlipoca
14-05-2004, 02:26
"Dungeons & Dragons: The Movie" (DVD - only a fiver, LOL)
Script & acting...not great, but I've seen much worse.
FX & action were OK.
The main hero (played by Justin Whalin - Jimmy Olsen from "Lois & Clark") was...OK.
The female lead (Zoe McLellan) was...quite nice, in a "smart & sexy" way ;) (I have a weakness for brainy brunettes)
The "Empress" character (played by Jane Burnham - the daughter in American Beauty) was a bit of a poor "Queen Amidala wannabe".
The "comedy sidekick" character was annoying & unfunny...which is to be expected from any character played by Marlon Wayans IMO.
The main bad guy, however, was played by a wonderfully OTT Jeremy Irons. Each scene with him was great, just for his cheesy & OTT acting. His main henchman (Bruce Payne) was also good in a cheesy & OTT way.
Hmm.
Not a great movie, but not crap.
6/10.
darkangel
14-05-2004, 02:40
van helsing 8/10
good film some dodgy acting but interesting ideas had a bit of a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen feeling about it.
dawn of the dead 2004 6/10
hollywood remake enough said really, not bad acting nothing stood out script wise etc, not as good as the original film
Tezcatlipoca
15-05-2004, 01:35
"Thirteen Days" (DVD) - 8/10
Very good dramatisation of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Well made, with a good cast (despite Kevin Costner's baffling accent).
Well paced, & manages to increase the tension despite you knowing how it ends.
"Equilibriam" (no idea if i spelt that correctly) interesting film, bit matrixesque in parts, with a bit of a moral to the story 7/10
Mr_Burns
15-05-2004, 10:45
Kill Bill Vol2 at the Cinema a couple of weeks ago (7/10).....much preferred Vol1. Far too much dialogue about her daughter, etc. and just wanted to see Uma kick ar$e. A bit disappointed with the ending as well.
Sense and Sensibility on DVD a couple of nights ago 9/10.
Watched Agent Cody Banks 2 with my son last night. I'd give that 6/10
Left Behind (www.leftbehind-themovie.com) - I suspect not many people here will have heard of it, it's a modern day take on Revelations. It started off as a series of books which were awesome (sold more than 50 million) and it was only going to be a matter of time before they made a film.
Saying that.....the film is truly awful. Terrible acting, VERY low budget effects, poor casting, sub-plots which don't make sense....
I bought the DVD as it was on special offer - this doesn't even come up to the standard of a made-for-tv film, which is a shame as it should have been a LOT better.
3/10.
sir_drinks_alot
15-05-2004, 14:55
Van Helsing
well what can i say van boring this movie sucked big time there was just not enough story to keep it going at any sort of pace whatever plot there was just made the picture even worse and as for kate backinsale's fake transylvanian accent don't go there !!!
half of one point/10
Finally saw Pirates of the Caribbean a couple of weeks ago after avoiding it for a long time because I was worried I wouldn't enjoy it. Great fun though and with some very pleasing men in it :D . An 8/10.
Saw Lost in Translation at the cinema earlier this week. Wonderful film. A 10 for me.
C
dilli-theclaw
15-05-2004, 17:45
Just watched dreamcatcher - 7/10
Good - but the book is better :)
MadGamer
15-05-2004, 17:56
Starsky and Hutch at the Cinema, we were the only two people watching it, it's very shallow (obviously) but it made I laugh! :D Was it good? Ive been meaning to go and see it.
abailey152
15-05-2004, 18:14
"The Big Fish" on DVD - 8/10 but phew! It's weird!
Left Behind (www.leftbehind-themovie.com (http://www.leftbehind-themovie.com/)) - I suspect not many people here will have heard of it, it's a modern day take on Revelations. It started off as a series of books which were awesome (sold more than 50 million) and it was only going to be a matter of time before they made a film.
Saying that.....the film is truly awful. Terrible acting, VERY low budget effects, poor casting, sub-plots which don't make sense....
I bought the DVD as it was on special offer - this doesn't even come up to the standard of a made-for-tv film, which is a shame as it should have been a LOT better.
3/10.
i agree the film was a complete let down. The characters, i thought, were badly cast, however i tried buying a copy but apparently it is american so not compatible over here :confused:
saw dreamcatcher a while ago too and i agree with miss c it was fantastic
"The Big Fish" on DVD - 8/10 but phew! It's weird!
I'd say. Its Micheal Jackson weird
Tezcatlipoca
15-05-2004, 20:37
Was it good? Ive been meaning to go and see it.
Not aimed at me, but...
I think it [Starsky & Hutch, the movie] is pretty good. It started a bit slow, but got better. I didn't think it was "non-stop laughs", but it's got some *very* funny bits in it.
intolerable cruelty (DVD)
3/10 :td:
rather be watching the eurovision
Worse movie I've ever seen is solaris. It goes on and on. I kept watching it though thinking its just got to get better soon lol
1/10
abailey152
15-05-2004, 21:35
Yep, I'd second that. I watched Solaris the whole way through, thinking "something is going to happen soon", but no. It's one long drag. I'm not a big Clooney fan, although my g/f is :rolleyes: . I only bought the Solaris DVD on the name of the director (Steven Soderbergh), and the fact he'd directed Traffic which I'd liked. Oh well!
On a more positive note, we've just seen "The Missing" on DVD - 9/10 V.Good
TheBlueRaja
15-05-2004, 22:53
Aw man, maybe im mad, but i actually thought that Solaris was one of the best movies i've ever seen.
It's soo subtle and the music is awesome. The scene when he "flashbacks" to meeting his wife for the first time at his friends party is just superb. I cant think of another movie when you could feel the atmosphere and tension so much.
It is a film that you have to watch for what it is, i think a lot of people got confused and thought it was some sci-fi Aliens type thing and didnt get what they expected so marked it down because of it.
Essentially its a love/loss story set in the future.
abailey152
15-05-2004, 23:36
I wasn't expecting an Alien type movie, but something more of a ghost story set in space. However, it fell well short of my expectations. It never seems to do anything. Yes it is atmospheric, but nothing happens. It even ends without any sort of conclusion. No, sorry, but it's on my :td: list.
abailey152
15-05-2004, 23:41
Does anyone here like Gatacca? I like it, but my g/f hates it, my friends hate it. My g/f says I must be SAD if I like it. Am I really that sad? :( :( :( :cry: ;)
Does anyone here like Gatacca? I like it, but my g/f hates it, my friends hate it. My g/f says I must be SAD if I like it. Am I really that sad? :( :( :( :cry: ;)
I think it's a terrific film. And I'm not sad - so neither are you. Get yourself a girlfriend who appreciates a decent film. ;)
"The Big Fish" on DVD - 8/10 but phew! It's weird!
Tim Burton's film? I don't think there are any other films called Big Fish are there? If it is the Tim Burton one I was really looking forward to it, being an admirer of Tim burton and Ewan McGregor - but found it a bit disappointing. Still, that can happen when you've built something up in your mind. Sometimes it's better to go thinking you'll hate something and then you end up enjoying it. :)
abailey152
16-05-2004, 00:03
I think it's a terrific film. And I'm not sad - so neither are you. Get yourself a girlfriend who appreciates a decent film. ;)
Thanx. I can now hold my head up high. It's good to know I've got an ally who appreciates a good film about an intelligent topic!! :)
TheBlueRaja
16-05-2004, 10:50
Yeah, agreed Gatacca is a good flick, kinda like a futuristic film with a 60's twist.
Does anyone here like Gatacca? I like it, but my g/f hates it, my friends hate it. My g/f says I must be SAD if I like it. Am I really that sad? :( :( :( :cry: ;)
gatacca was a fantastic film...... i actually used it as a modern day illustration of eugenics when i was writing a paper on it :pp
philip.j.fry
16-05-2004, 12:49
Aw man, maybe im mad, but i actually thought that Solaris was one of the best movies i've ever seen.
Solaris was the sort of film that I like, quiet and more about atmosphere and emotion than action. However, I thought it was complete pants, mainly because it just seemed to be one long George Cloney ego-fest and his acting is so wooden that there was no emotion in the film. I'd really like to see the original version.
abailey152
16-05-2004, 12:52
We should all start a CF Gatacca Fan Club and try to change the views of the non-believers like my friends! :D
abailey152
16-05-2004, 13:01
Tim Burton's film? I don't think there are any other films called Big Fish are there? If it is the Tim Burton one I was really looking forward to it, being an admirer of Tim burton and Ewan McGregor - but found it a bit disappointing. Still, that can happen when you've built something up in your mind. Sometimes it's better to go thinking you'll hate something and then you end up enjoying it. :)
It's a shame you were disappointed. The film was definitely a lot different than I thought it was going to be, and it's is certainly weird, but I thought the ending was brilliant. I suppose it will hit a note with some but not with others.
Thanx. I can now hold my head up high. It's good to know I've got an ally who appreciates a good film about an intelligent topic!! :)
Absolutely, and now you know it's not just me too! :)
C
It's a shame you were disappointed. The film was definitely a lot different than I thought it was going to be, and it's is certainly weird, but I thought the ending was brilliant. I suppose it will hit a note with some but not with others.
I think I'd just built it up in my mind and expected something more obviously "Tim Burton" - I think I expected it to be more fantastical, if you see what I mean. You're right though, the end is great and very final scence did bring a tear to my jaded old eye! :D
I had a similar thing with Dark City a few years ago. Saw the trailer, thought it looked brilliant, waited months for it to be released and came away feeling a bit deflated. But the friend I went with who hadn't known a thing about it before that night thought it was great.
C
TheBlueRaja
16-05-2004, 13:56
I watched a movie last night called Spirited Away, its basically an Japanese animated cartoon (not sure if its classed as Anime), but it is very beautifully done, Disney should take a look put it that way. It also won the Oscar in 2002 for the best animated feature.
It have one of the weirdest storylines i have ever seen, about a family that come across this strange tunnel near their new home, walk through and end up in a bath house for the spirits (yeah - i told you) but i thouroughly enjoyed it.
I'd give it an 8/10 at least.
Check it out here... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245429/, gets 8.5 /10 out of 15,000 votes.
You do need to disengage any rational thought for it though.
philip.j.fry
16-05-2004, 15:01
You do need to disengage any rational thought for it though.
Like most Japanese cimema then :)
I watched Battle Royale II the other day which looked quite good. Problem was it hadn't been dubbed or subtitled and I don't know any Japanese so I had to keep looking at a movie guide whilst watching it :D
Does anyone here like Gatacca? I like it, but my g/f hates it, my friends hate it. My g/f says I must be SAD if I like it. Am I really that sad? :( :( :( :cry: ;)
I think it had some damn good points to make about genetic engineering/ selection/ eugenics etc. There was a lot to make you think in it.
troy - 5/10 worth a watch could be better xena like music and legolas with a bow and arrow bit boring lack of speaking between the trojans
Richard M
16-05-2004, 19:59
I watched a movie called "thirteen" last night.
It was highly disturbing and uncomfortable to watch and anybody who has parents who split when they were young or who had a troubled childhood will be able to relate to it straight away.
The acting, particularly from Evan Rachel Wood is breathtaking and she is hugely successful in drawing the viewer deep into the story.
I haven't watched a film that affected me that much since Gia.
9/10. :(
Richard M
17-05-2004, 02:42
Pirates of the Caribbean
Well tonight I cracked open a bottle of wine and sat down to watch this DVD that I've owned for ages but haven't watched yet.
I really liked this film and it makes the perfect late night movie, it's nice and lighthearted, instead of all the dark films I usually prefer to watch.
Depp and Knightley are superb, their acting is just breathtaking.
The first time you see the pirate flag sent shivers down my spine but I draw much of my experience from playing a game called "The Secret Of Monkey Island" many years ago on the Amiga (I believe that you can still buy this for the PC) and it's pretty similar in the way it was done (the ghosts/zombies etc).
I'd give it 7/10, just because it's an enjoyable movie.
Anyone who likes Keira, either her acting or her erm, "physical attributes" :D, should watch "The Hole" also starring Thora Birch. :)
philip.j.fry
17-05-2004, 12:36
Anyone who likes Keira, either her acting or her erm, "physical attributes" :D, should watch "The Hole" also starring Thora Birch. :)
Or watch the trailer to the forthcoming King Arthur movie. It is supposedly a 'fact-based historical epic' but they seem to have got Guinevere mixed up with Boudica ( :rolleyes: ).
Hudson Hawk, on tele. last night .. I've never seen it before and have no intention of watching it again, what a waste of time.
Tezcatlipoca
19-05-2004, 00:28
Hudson Hawk, on tele. last night .. I've never seen it before and have no intention of watching it again, what a waste of time.
Agh. I saw that when it came out. Awful film.
Tezcatlipoca
19-05-2004, 00:31
Blade 1 (DVD) & Blade 2 (DVD) - both 8/10
Seen the 1st before, but not the 2nd.
Both great fun. Great action, excellent fight scenes, good production. Very enjoyable comic-book adaptations. I'm hoping Guillermo Del Toro's take on HellBoy will be at least as good, and as fun, as his Blade2.
Last night we saw Touching The Void with a load from our mountaineering club. This was the second time I'd watched it and I found it even more gripping than the first. It's a docu-drama based on the book of the same name by Joe Simpson. The film cuts back and forth between the real Joe, Simon and Richard talking to the camera and the actors replaying their story on the mountain. And what a story. The world of mountaineering abounds with epic tales but this is simply one of the best - highly recommended.
Rented SWAT at the weekend and wasn't impressed.
It seemed to take forever to put the background/sub plot together and went down hill from there. It was a bit too predictable. I haven't really got a problem with predictable story lines providing they can still keep you interested, this didn't manage to though.
3/10
Bit of a shame really cos I normally like Samuel Jacksons stuff
last night i watched Full Metal Jacket- first half 10/10, second half 6/10 and Kill Bill - 6/10
just watched triple x......really enjoyed....bit silly and unbelievable in places but hey its only a film 9/10
and van diesel gets an 8/10.... nice bod bit to muscular for me though ;)
i just watched "calender girls" on DVD.....didn't think i would enjoy it but i thought it was actually fantastic 9/10
yes i know im watching too many movies.......:pp
Watched the Titanic some time ago now but someone told me the ending and ruined it ;) :pp :D
Watched the Titanic some time ago now but someone told me the ending and ruined it ;) :pp :D
And they cut out the scene of the Polar Bear asking if there was any news of the iceberg...! :D
Last night I watched Croupier (well most of it - missed the first half hour, which might have been important) - 6/10 and Almost Famous 9 3/4 /10. I'm taking 1/4 off because I'm not sure the ending should have been quite what it was - but that's me being overly critical. Oh what the hell, it deserves a 10. :D
Last night we saw Touching The Void with a load from our mountaineering club. This was the second time I'd watched it and I found it even more gripping than the first. It's a docu-drama based on the book of the same name by Joe Simpson. The film cuts back and forth between the real Joe, Simon and Richard talking to the camera and the actors replaying their story on the mountain. And what a story. The world of mountaineering abounds with epic tales but this is simply one of the best - highly recommended.
Oh Altis, it's a stunning film, isn't it? Amazing, incredible, awe inspiring true story of Joe Simpson's survival. I saw it twice at the cinema and now have it on DVD. If I feel sorry for myself I put it on and he inspires me to stop being "wet"!!:D Not a mountaineer myself but you don't have to be to appreciate this film.
Definitely highly recommended by me too.
C
And they cut out the scene of the Polar Bear asking if there was any news of the iceberg...! :D
:D Pity the polar bear didn't savage the entire lot of them before they got the chance to make the god awful thing in the first place.
C
Meant to say, saw Fight Club for the first time at the weekend. Hadn't realised Edward Norton was in it or I'd have watched it before. :D Thought it was very good. A 7/10 I think.
C
abailey152
19-05-2004, 21:09
Almost Famous 9 3/4 /10. I'm taking 1/4 off because I'm not sure the ending should have been quite what it was - but that's me being overly critical. Oh what the hell, it deserves a 10. :D
I've got the Directors Cut DVD. It's got some extra stuff, including the radio interview which is meantioned in the normal cut but not seen. A shame since this part is brilliant, and very funny.
I've got the Directors Cut DVD. It's got some extra stuff, including the radio interview which is meantioned in the normal cut but not seen. A shame since this part is brilliant, and very funny.
Oooh really? I think I might have to take another trip to Amazon. :)
C
dilli-theclaw
21-05-2004, 18:03
Shaun of the dead
5/10
Tezcatlipoca
21-05-2004, 18:34
Rented out "Paycheck" on DVD....
6/10
Enjoyable, & an interesting idea, but its a fairly "run of the mill" movie. Nothing amazing.
Compared to other films based on PKD stories....Paycheck is not anywhere near as good as Bladerunner, nor even Minority Report or Total Recall.
It was also a bit of a let-down for a John Woo film.
Rented out "Paycheck" on DVD....
6/10
Enjoyable, & an interesting idea, but its a fairly "run of the mill" movie. Nothing amazing.
Compared to other films based on PKD stories....Paycheck is not anywhere near as good as Bladerunner, nor even Minority Report or Total Recall.
It was also a bit of a let-down for a John Woo film.
I'd give it 8/10, was interesting, action filled, much better than Total Recall.
Charlie_Bubble
21-05-2004, 18:40
Troy - 6 out of 10. Bit dull. Seems to be aimed at females, ie lots of men getting in and out of armour. Dull dialogue. The number of times we are reminded how their names will live on for 1000 years for fighting in this battle, the movie won't even be remembered next year. Too much of Achilles (Pitt) brooding.
Tezcatlipoca
23-05-2004, 21:46
Hellboy (http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/hellboy/)
( :erm: , seen courtesy of a friend's dodgy DVD....I'd happily give my money to the studio/distributor to see it, but as it isn't out in the cinema in the UK, nor even out on DVD in the US, there was no other way..crap excuse I admit....but I will buy the DVD when it comes out in Region1)
Anyway.....****ing brilliant!!!!!!!!! 9/10 :D :D
Great film. Good cast (especially Ron Pearlman...he is perfect as Hellboy), good story, great action, great FX, great fun.
Guillermo del Toro has again shown how talented a director & screenwriter he is.
I don't understand why it's out in the UK so bloody late though! Not in the cinema here 'till September or thereabouts.
I've pre-ordered the Region 1 DVD from DVDBoxofice.com (due out July) - this is definitely, IMO, a "must-have" (well, for people who enjoy this kind of film ;) )...I'll probably also end up getting the R1 3 disc extended edition (due out a few months after the normal version)
TheBlueRaja
23-05-2004, 22:42
Matchstick Men, very good film - wont tell you nuffin about it though as pretty much anything will give the game away.
8/10
Austin Powers 2, not as good the second time around but still give it 6 \ 10 :D for its smut content alone ;) :disturbd:
We watched Bend it like Beckham (www.benditbeckham.co.uk) again on DVD at the w/e. It's the story of two girls, Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, and their local girls' football team. It's very funny and Juliet Stevenson has some fantastic lines. It's a wonderful portrayal of multi-cultural London. But really, the film is about prejudices - from all quarters - and some of them are most painful. 'Dad's' speach about him coming over from India and then the gorras wouldn't let him play cricket, gets me in tears every time.
Definately recommended - I would almost say compulsory viewing!
We watched Bend it like Beckham (http://www.benditbeckham.co.uk/) again on DVD at the w/e. It's the story of two girls, Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, and their local girls' football team. It's very funny and Juliet Stevenson has some fantastic lines. It's a wonderful portrayal of multi-cultural London. But really, the film is about prejudices - from all quarters - and some of them are most painful. 'Dad's' speach about him coming over from India and then the gorras wouldn't let him play cricket, gets me in tears every time.
Definately recommended - I would almost say compulsory viewing!
I own this one on DVD - definitely worth it. :tu:
Had a bit of a film-fest this weekend (and still found time to watch the FA Cup Final and the Grand Prix!)
Got three films from the video shop:
SWAT - enjoyable potboiler if completely predictable. Colin Farrell doing his thing and Samuel L being Samuel L - nothing wrong with that! 7 / 10.
Stuck on You - quite funny in places, but not up to the Farrelly Brothers usual standard. The funny bits ARE very funny though. 6 / 10/
Paycheck - though this was really good! I know that Ben Affleck has his knockers (insert gag here ;) ), but I thought he was very convincing, and Uma Thurman was good as well (especially considering that, in one review, it said that she did nothing but hover in the background). Oh, and it's good to see that John Woo can get his dove into every single film he makes! 8/10
We also went to the pictures and saw Troy - absolutely fantastic. Ignoring the fact that most of us already know the story, Wolfgang Peterson has really set it up well and the fight scenes are excellent. At just over two-and-a-halfs hours long, it's a bit of a bum-number, but I'd definitely go and see it again. 10 / 10
Roll on The Day After Tomorrow!
abailey152
24-05-2004, 11:37
Matchstick Men, very good film - wont tell you nuffin about it though as pretty much anything will give the game away.
8/10
I honestly thought it was slow. And I had a good idea what was going to happen quite early on. Having said that, I'm not a big fan of Nick Cage but I thought he played his part well.
abailey152
24-05-2004, 11:39
Saw the Last Samuri on DVD - V.Good :tu: :tu: :tu: 9/10.
Saw the Last Samuri on DVD - V.Good :tu: :tu: :tu: 9/10.
i saw that at the cinema, absolutely fantastic movie i'd go with ur rating of it too
just watch "paycheck" on DVD.... slow to begin with but not bad, the ending was a bit poor though i give it 7/10 and ben affleck 9/10 ;)
also watched "daredevil" last night, pretty good 8/10 (seems to be a bit of a ben theme doesnt there :erm: )
Jarandco
28-05-2004, 13:58
The Day After Tomorrow 8/10 although the plot mite lack a bit but it was good, hopefully the dvd has loads of extras cos then ill prob get it on dvd! :D
(8/10 mainly due to amazing special effects!)
i think its good we all have different opinions on films - i wouldnt of given any of the last 6 listed a high mark 5.10 if they are lucky.
tdat looks fancy thats where it ends
anyway last film i saw was last weekend
50 first dates - could of been better but harmless 6/10
Hellboy (http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/hellboy/)
( :erm: , seen courtesy of a friend's dodgy DVD....I'd happily give my money to the studio/distributor to see it, but as it isn't out in the cinema in the UK, nor even out on DVD in the US, there was no other way..crap excuse I admit....but I will buy the DVD when it comes out in Region1)
Anyway.....****ing brilliant!!!!!!!!! 9/10 :D :D
i think we watched different films :) and this maybe why its taking its time to come out here - the movie for me anyway was full of dry humor and some corney lines - special fx are very good but the animatronix is pretty naff -its entertaining in its simpleness but i could of lived without watching it. another super hero movie that turned out naff :( i was dispaointed slighty especially considering the hype just like with troy - anyway :) 6/10 as it was kinda "fun"
Just watched shrek 2, not as good as the first but still funny in parts..... 6\10 :D
Tezcatlipoca
01-06-2004, 01:55
Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (sp?) [cinema]
Hmm, 8/10
Much better than the 1st two. Which is to be expected, as the source is a hell of a lot better than theirs.
Well made & good fun.
Bubba Ho-Tep [DVD]
7/10
A bit of a slow start, but very good, & very...different.
Bruce Campbell is excellent, as always. The guy who played JFK was quite good too.
me and my fella watched "last samari" yesterday (i saw it at the cinema but he hadn't) i give it 9/10 or 9+1/2 /10 fab film, didnt think i would enjoy it but really did
abailey152
04-06-2004, 12:50
Saw the Lord of the Rings - Return of the King on DVD. Best of the three IMO, but I also thought it was the best book of the three. 8/10
etccarmageddon
04-06-2004, 12:51
just seen master and commander on DVD - boring boring BORING!!!
TheBlueRaja
04-06-2004, 12:57
Saw that recently too - thought it was worth a watch.
Saw the Lord of the Rings - Return of the King on DVD. Best of the three IMO, but I also thought it was the best book of the three. 8/10
Watched that the other night, certainly was the best of the trilogy.
grindkid25
04-06-2004, 21:41
recent ones watched - van helsing (pirate), LOTR : return of the king
oldie - Lethal Weapon 4 (6 years old but wicked!)
took my little bro to see the third harry potter today..... enjoyed it, but must admit didn't think it was as good as the others 7/10
although gary oldman was absolutely fantastic
Just seen the new HP movie. (Hint for adults. If you want to see the movie without the trouble of having to escort a kid, or be around them, go at 23:10 on a saturday night. There were about 20 people in the cinema of 400 seats, and all were 23 or older)
It was a really poor adaption of the book. It could have done with being about 30 mins longer and staying true to the book a bit. I'm suprised you like Gary Oldman in it Bex, I didn't think he did that good a job. Lupin was excellent, especially for an actor i've never seen/heard of before. Also, I think Gambon was a bit too sprightly for 150 year old magician. He could have acted a bit more like Harris, I would have thought. Hogwarts was completely different, have they moved it? The grounds were completely different. Rating for the movie: On its own merit, i'd say 6/10, based on the book, 3/10.
I saw the trailer foe Garfield. That seemed quite fun. I suspect it is one of those movies that has 5 jokes, and they put them all in the trailer, so when you watch it you don't laugh. Might be worth a go though.
etccarmageddon
06-06-2004, 09:52
CONfidence - on dvd - a good film.
It was a really poor adaption of the book. It could have done with being about 30 mins longer and staying true to the book a bit. I'm suprised you like Gary Oldman in it Bex, I didn't think he did that good a job. Lupin was excellent, especially for an actor i've never seen/heard of before. Also, I think Gambon was a bit too sprightly for 150 year old magician. He could have acted a bit more like Harris, I would have thought. Hogwarts was completely different, have they moved it? The grounds were completely different.
thank you.... i have been arguing the point that the grounds were different since we were actually in the film and my bro says it wasnt...shows how much attention he paid.... i dont remember hagrid's being that far away from the school, nor being down the bottom of a hill, nor having mountains behind him, and the forest just didn't look scary anymore.
i agree with you on the new dumbledore, it was almost like having a whole new headmaster.... he doesnt have the same presence as the old one.
and i also agree with you on being a poor adaptation, another thing i argued to death with my brother over.
Last Samurai 12/10 great film
can watch it over and over again now bex has cd :rofl:
:idea: will give bex a list of films I like,then she can buy them :Yikes:
TheBlueRaja
06-06-2004, 14:03
Hmm,
Yeah the film was quite good, but i had issue with the Yanks portraying the Last Samurai as an American.
Hmm,
Yeah the film was quite good, but i had issue with the Yanks portraying the Last Samurai as an American.
well they do own the world :Yikes:
I am currently watching an excellent film. See if you can guess it from the following quote:
Don't you ever tell me what I can or can't do! Bent law can be tolerated for as long as they're lubricating, but you have become definitely parched. If I was you, I'd run for cover and close the hatch, 'cause you're gonna wind up on one of those meat hooks, my son.
I'm sure they said something which sounded a bit like that in the Long Good Friday? Don't remember exactly what they said though.
I'm sure they said something which sounded a bit like that in the Long Good Friday? Don't remember exactly what they said though.
Yep! Well done
And of course, I did NOT use google at all.......*
*an entire nation coughs the word 'bullsh1t'....
Last Samurai 12/10 great film
can watch it over and over again now bex has cd :rofl:
:idea: will give bex a list of films I like,then she can buy them :Yikes:
:nono:
it was a good film defo :D
Tezcatlipoca
06-06-2004, 18:07
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Still a classic. 9/10 :D
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/matthew.dodd/khan.gif
from hell's heart, I stab at thee...for hate's sake, I spit my last breath...at thee...
etccarmageddon
07-06-2004, 11:18
I've been enjoying (almost) unlimited FREE dvd rentals for the last month from BLOCKBUSTER and seen loads of films such as SWAT PAYCHECK etc.
latest film is Tears of the Sun which was OK.
TheBlueRaja
07-06-2004, 11:42
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Still a classic. 9/10 :D
KHHHHHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!
:D
~$t&lKer~
07-06-2004, 15:50
ooh my first post (hi all)
harry potter 3 last film i watched, last night.
not bad movie the little kids might find it a bit too scary tho, id say over 8's only :)
8/10
ooh my first post (hi all)
harry potter 3 last film i watched, last night.
not bad movie the little kids might find it a bit too scary tho, id say over 8's only :)
8/10
:welcome: ~$t&lker~ (what a complicated name ;) )
I saw Harry Potter last week and have to say that, while we weren't disappointed, we still feel that the first one's the best - 7/10
We also saw The Day After Tomorrow, which was brilliant - 10/10 and absolutely storming (ahem)
Saw harry potter last night, seeing it again today.
I'd give it 8/10.
The guy who plays Harry has finally been given some acting lessons (yipee!) although Hermiony and Ron are still far ahead of him.
Hermiony has a mean right hook too!
~$t&lKer~
07-06-2004, 17:33
that punch was a goodun :shocked::)
i was dissapointed with the day after tomorrow, yes the special effects were excellent but the plot/storyline had something missing for me.i dunno maybe it just dident go the way i wanted/expected it to.
deff worth a looksee tho.
my fave film this year though was the butterfly effect excellent movie 10/10, if u havent seen it do.
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289879/)
I watched Save the Last Dance on channel 4 last night.... cracking film. one of my favourties.
10/10.
Mr_Burns
07-06-2004, 20:02
Saw Barry Trotter the other day. I thought is was pretty good - much preferred it to the first two. 8/10
I watched Save the Last Dance on channel 4 last night.... cracking film. one of my favourties.
10/10.
i agree MB fantastic film :D
and :welcome: person with the difficult name ;)
Tezcatlipoca
08-06-2004, 23:15
Just got back from seeing "The Day After Tomorrow"
9/10
OK, the science is...exagerated...heh....but it's great fun. :D
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Still a classic. 9/10 :D
Totally agree but Star Trek IV an absolute classic 10/10 :)
Guess? you, Spock....that's extraordinary!
Tezcatlipoca
09-06-2004, 20:06
Totally agree but Star Trek IV an absolute classic 10/10 :)
Ah, another good one.
I watched ST:III, IV, & VI (not V! it sucks!) over the last few days, after watching II (not seen any in ages, & decided to work my way through the - good - ST movies).
III was OK, not great. Just watched it as it's needed to link II & IV.
IV was great. Different, but fun.
VI...I think this is my joint fave, along with II. Classic. Christopher Plummer's Shakespeare quoting Klingon general is especially good.
Theodoric
10-06-2004, 20:23
Well, having watched Jurassic Park III last night, I'd rate it as better than Jurassic Park II but not as good as the original Jurassic Park (once you'd got over the longuers of the first half hour or so).
dilli-theclaw
10-06-2004, 21:10
Starship Troopers 2 - um - er - do I HAVE to actually give points?
Well - if i do - then it's a 1/10
If I'm allowed - then 0/10
At least I have a nice new shiny coaster (a red one too)
Tezcatlipoca
10-06-2004, 21:17
I've heard negative opinions of it, but....Is it really that bad?!
I nearly bought it, as I love the first one. Glad I didn't, now.
It didn't even have the same cast, did it? Different director too I think, rather than Verhoeven.
If only they had made a sequel properly.
dilli-theclaw
10-06-2004, 21:22
I've heard negative opinions of it, but....Is it really that bad?!
It does have a couple of interesting ideas.
I nearly bought it, as I love the first one. Glad I didn't, now.
Rent it ;)
It didn't even have the same cast, did it? Different director too I think, rather than Verhoeven.
Different cast (set 5yrs after the end of the first film) and a different director too (the director is the special effects bloke that did the first film tho - so the bugs look the same)
If only they had made a sequel properly.
Definately - I think the only sequel I really liked more than the first one was aliens.
Tezcatlipoca
10-06-2004, 21:28
Ah, Aliens..... :D
Now that is a perfect sequel.
dilli-theclaw
10-06-2004, 21:30
Ah, Aliens..... :D
Now that is a perfect sequel.
Yes - in fact I think I'll put in on now and imagine I never saw the other one at all :D
I watched 50 first dates the other day... not my kind of film at all, but the mrs wanted to see it... so i obliged.
I was pleasantly surprised! :tu: 9/10
MB
I've heard negative opinions of it, but....Is it really that bad?!
I nearly bought it, as I love the first one. Glad I didn't, now.
If only they had made a sequel properly.
The sequel???
If only they'd made the damn first one properly!!
"Let's send a bunch of troops down to a hostile planet with no air support or armour or heavy weapons backup..."
"Oh look, someone's just done a flash manoeuvre with a space ship that could have damaged the ship and the station, phew, we're so glad she got away with it that we're not going to rip her a new a$$hole..."
"Hey, we're highly trained soldiers walking down a narrow valley with no scouts out, nobody on the high ground and, oh, look, falling rocks, let's not worry about them..."
etc etc etc :banghead:
dilli-theclaw
10-06-2004, 22:36
The sequel???
If only they'd made the damn first one properly!!
"Let's send a bunch of troops down to a hostile planet with no air support or armour or heavy weapons backup..."
"Oh look, someone's just done a flash manoeuvre with a space ship that could have damaged the ship and the station, phew, we're so glad she got away with it that we're not going to rip her a new a$$hole..."
"Hey, we're highly trained soldiers walking down a narrow valley with no scouts out, nobody on the high ground and, oh, look, falling rocks, let's not worry about them..."
etc etc etc :banghead:
Yes - and lets miss out - capsules - skinnies and (powerd armour) :(
Tezcatlipoca
10-06-2004, 23:15
The sequel???
If only they'd made the damn first one properly!!
I enjoy stupid films :shrug: ;)
I enjoy stupid films :shrug: ;)
"Dude, where's my car?" was as stupid as they come, but bloody brilliant, I thought. It is one of those movies that you would love for its abstract originality, or hate for being so dumb.
I was going to say a bit about the sequel, but anyone know what the deal with that is? Details are very sketchy. All say it is coming out in 2004, one even said US date is in July. But not many sites mention it, and IMDB isn't even carrying it (even though it carries movies in production for the next 3 years). Hmmm/. If anyone is interested, it is called: "Seriously Dude, Where's My Car?"
abailey152
11-06-2004, 10:14
Out of Time - On DVD. Denzil Washington who's a pretty good bet for a film being good, and the guy who plays the alien doctor in Startrek:Enterprise plays the Medical Examiner in it. He plays a good part, v.funny at times. 8/10
The sequel???
If only they'd made the damn first one properly!!
"Let's send a bunch of troops down to a hostile planet with no air support or armour or heavy weapons backup..."
"Oh look, someone's just done a flash manoeuvre with a space ship that could have damaged the ship and the station, phew, we're so glad she got away with it that we're not going to rip her a new a$$hole..."
"Hey, we're highly trained soldiers walking down a narrow valley with no scouts out, nobody on the high ground and, oh, look, falling rocks, let's not worry about them..."
etc etc etc :banghead:
Hmmm, Iâ₠¬ÃƒÆ’¢â€žÂ¢m guessing that you didnââ‚ ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢t exactly enjoy Starship Troopers then? :p:
We watched †˜From Hellâ₠¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ on Sky last night †“ not bad, with a few interesting ideas on the Jack the Ripper story, and Johnny Depp doing his now famous stoned Englishman act. I think it was worth a 7 / 10
Hmmm, Iâ₠¬ÃƒÆ’¢â€žÂ¢m guessing that you didnââ‚ ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢t exactly enjoy Starship Troopers then? :p:
Whatever gave you that idea?! ;)
Tezcatlipoca
12-06-2004, 18:28
I enjoy stupid films :shrug: ;)
The Core (DVD)
Maybe a 7 out of 10.
Silly, but enjoyable, disaster movie. Kind of like Armageddon, but inside the Earth instead of in outer space.
dilli-theclaw
12-06-2004, 19:41
The Core (DVD)
Maybe a 7 out of 10.
Silly, but enjoyable, disaster movie. Kind of like Armageddon, but inside the Earth instead of in outer space.
Do ya want some unobtanium :) - well do ya :)
Saw Harry Potter today. Give it 9/10. I think that it's the best out of 3.
Just watched Bad Santa. Reasonably good but not really that funny. It did have a couple of scenes that raised more than a chuckle but not consistently funny. I'd give it 6/10.
Tezcatlipoca
14-06-2004, 00:34
Do ya want some unobtanium :) - well do ya :)
LOL. I'll take one of those laser/sonic drill things too :D
Tezcatlipoca
14-06-2004, 00:43
"Conspiracy" (DVD)
9/10
Fact-based drama (which I think was on BBC2 a few months ago), about the 1942 Wannsee Conference - the meeting at which SD head Heydrich (Kenneth Branagh), his assistant Adolf Eichmann (Stanley Tucci), & a dozen or so other Nazis decided on the course of action which become known as the Holocaust :mad:
Gripping. Powerful. Chilling. Depressing.
abailey152
14-06-2004, 00:50
Mystic River on DVD. Absolutely brilliant film. 10/10. Recommended:tu:
Electrolyte01
14-06-2004, 08:06
"The day after tomorow" Very good movie, worth watching. 9/10 (given it 9 because the ending wasn't so good)
etccarmageddon
14-06-2004, 09:17
Mystic River on DVD - over-rated movie.
worked out who the killer was very early into the film.
sean pean is embarrassing as he over acts and trys to be De Nero.
abailey152
14-06-2004, 12:20
Mystic River on DVD - over-rated movie.
worked out who the killer was very early into the film.
sean pean is embarrassing as he over acts and trys to be De Nero.
Have to disagree with you completely.
I had a very good idea who the killer was about 2/3 way through the film, but it still didn't impact on how good the film was. And I don't think Sean Penn over-acted. Also, Tim Robbins was brilliant.
Have to disagree with you completely.
I had a very good idea who the killer was about 2/3 way through the film, but it still didn't impact on how good the film was. And I don't think Sean Penn over-acted. Also, Tim Robbins was brilliant.
I can't believe all the hype they advertise with this movie, 'Clint's best film so far' etc, it is simply a boring film with a very slow storyline. The same can be said for 21 grams in which Sean Penn won the oscar. It was another slow paced movie.
In my opinion, Johnny Depp should've won the oscar.
If anyone's interested in watching a film with a good story then take a look at Seabiscuit. A very enjoyable film, 8/10.
Chronicles of Riddick - 10/10
Better than any other movie this summer.
abailey152
15-06-2004, 11:11
I can't believe all the hype they advertise with this movie, 'Clint's best film so far' etc, it is simply a boring film with a very slow storyline. The same can be said for 21 grams in which Sean Penn won the oscar. It was another slow paced movie.
In my opinion, Johnny Depp should've won the oscar.
I think you're either going to like these types of films of hate them. I like some stuff which is slower, and I like Mystic River. Each to his own I guess.
Although I'd give Mystic River 10/10, I don't think it's Clint Eastwoods best film either. I think that title should go to Unforgiven.
Tezcatlipoca
15-06-2004, 23:41
I don't think it's Clint Eastwoods best film either. I think that title should go to Unforgiven.
Classic film :tu:
I think you're either going to like these types of films of hate them. I like some stuff which is slower, and I like Mystic River. Each to his own I guess.
Although I'd give Mystic River 10/10, I don't think it's Clint Eastwoods best film either. I think that title should go to Unforgiven.
Unforgiven is good but Clint has directed so many good films. However, the choice of best Clint film is easy. It has to be The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, the best western ever made.
Tezcatlipoca
15-06-2004, 23:44
Dawn of the Dead (remake)
Much better than I expected. A decent & well made horror film. The speedy zombies were a nice change to the original classic version of Dawn (I assume that whoever made this had been watching 28 Days Later).
8/10
Chronicles of Riddick - 10/10
Better than any other movie this summer.
Just two words - Vin Diesel :erm:
- TROY -
Probably one of my favourite movies of the year. One I will be buying on DVD for sure.
There is just something happening every second with different things round every corner.
10/10
dilli-theclaw
24-06-2004, 15:52
Warnings 1/10
All I can say is OH DEAR!!!!
I'm glad I only borrowed this piece of crap.
pedantic
29-06-2004, 11:50
Just as a heads up for you keen movie watchers, blockbuster online have an excellent deal. Even if you only rent 1 dvd a week, its still a good deal as postage to and from them is free :D £13.99 a month for unlimited dvd rentals is an excellent deal.
www.blockbuster.co.uk
Regards.
I saw Big Fish over the weekend (Ewan McGregor & Albert Finney). It's directed by Tim Burton who's definitely back on form after the nightmare that was Planet of the Apes. Definitely a 10 / 10.
dilli-theclaw
05-07-2004, 22:08
I finally saw Master and Commander - and surprisingly - it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected it to be.... 7/10
...Anyone want to choose the lesser of two weevils. :)
welwynrose
05-07-2004, 22:12
Mind Hunters 7/10 would of scored higher but Christian slater wasn't in it for long enough although good to see Jonny Lee Miller in a lead role
roger_smith
05-07-2004, 22:50
Shrek 2, 10/10 :D
Mind Hunters 7/10 would of scored higher but Christian slater wasn't in it for long enough although good to see Jonny Lee Miller in a lead role
Mindhunters 7/10 :erm: I can only assume that you gave it such a high score because Slater was in it. You must of laughed at the fight sequence at the end, what was that all about :rofl: It seemed to be thrown in to try and give it some action.
Just watched Hellboy :) An enjoyable comic book film with a few good laughs in it too. 6/10.
Just seen Love Actually.
Wern't bad at all. Amazing cast. The ending was a bit silly, which let it down a bit. Other than that, it was pretty good.
Essientially it followed the love exploits of about 12 people who are vaguely connected. It covered the whole spectrum of love, from newly married love, forbidden love, unrequited love, newly found love, etc.
I'm not really a love movie fan, (I don't watch them normally unless it has American Pie in the title), so the fact I even watched it says something, let alone actually liked it. If you aren't a chick-flick, you can still enjoy it because it has some really fine ladies in it. One even gets her baps out which is nice. It is actually a bit weird. There are too many depressing moments to be an uplifting film, yet there are a few to warm the heart. It is sort of depressing if you are single, but it isn't too bad. Incidentally i'm moving to Milwaukee (If you have already seen the film you'll know why :naughty:)
So yeah definitely worth watching if you can. :tu:
this week i watched:
shrek 2 -
was good fun - if a little short could of done with a better plot but was fine for kids and adults and was very pretty with lots of movie tie ins
8.5/10
Spider man 2 -
much like the first one it needs a proper baddy and for him to sort himself out - special fx were super but overall i felt a bit cheated it was kinda naff but visually stunning
6/10
Hellboy
before i watched it i was aware it came out in the states a while ago and hadnt hit uk cinemas yet thats always a bad sign. i also read the "plot" a demon summoned by nazi's at the end of ww2 - silly indeed. anyway it didnt seem to take its self to serious the main dude (RED) was funny and a good hero overall plot was exciting certainly but didnt really make alot of sence but it didnt need to wasnt watching it to be educated or amazed at the acting - it was a bad film but had a certain thing about it that deserved to be watched - but i think a lot of older people or anyone that like to engage their brain while watching a film will think it is silly 7.5/10
*EDIT*
i forgot i also watched Welcome to moouseport with the dude from everyone loves raymond - thats rubbish 3/10
and i watched the big bounce with morgan freeman and owen wilson and that was kinda pointless so 3/10 - the big bounce did have ladies in it so maybe 3.5 for the babes
welwynrose
06-07-2004, 15:43
Mindhunters 7/10 :erm: I can only assume that you gave it such a high score because Slater was in it. You must of laughed at the fight sequence at the end, what was that all about :rofl: It seemed to be thrown in to try and give it some action.
Just watched Hellboy :) An enjoyable comic book film with a few good laughs in it too. 6/10.
Didn't fuss about the fight scene - but I do like the CSI type programmes so thats probably why I enjoyed the film - also seen Hellboy would also give that 6/10 - another rating Stepford Wives 2/10 - doesn't make a good comedy can't hold a condel to the original
Tezcatlipoca
19-07-2004, 00:40
I watched "Deep Blue Sea" tonight - first time I've watched it in ages.
LL Cool J & co. vs some genetically engineered super-sharks..... LOL, great fun :D
maybe a 7/10
Alien 8/10
Watching Aliens atm (god I love my job) :D
Tezcatlipoca
19-07-2004, 01:08
Alien 8/10
Watching Aliens atm (god I love my job) :D
Oooh, good choices :tu: :D
Although....
Director's Cut of Alien, or the theatrical version?
Special Edition of Aliens, or the theatrical version?
Oooh, good choices :tu: :D
Although....
Director's Cut of Alien, or the theatrical version?
Special Edition of Aliens, or the theatrical version?
It's from the Alien Legacy box set, so there's the deleted scenes from Alien, like Dallas turning into an egg.
Aliens is the special addition with clips from Newt's tale
Got Alien3 and Ressurection to watch through the night
Took the Kids to see Shrek2 on Saturday morning - and loved it. :D
Earl of Bronze
19-07-2004, 01:22
Just watched Bowling For Columbine.
Excellent movie, and I am now convinced that all Americans are mad as a bag of foxes. :disturbd:
Tezcatlipoca
19-07-2004, 01:23
It's from the Alien Legacy box set, so there's the deleted scenes from Alien, like Dallas turning into an egg.
Aliens is the special addition with clips from Newt's tale
Got Alien3 and Ressurection to watch through the night
Cool :D
Bit of a long night, though!
Took the Kids to see Shrek2 on Saturday morning - and loved it. :D
I still need to see that.
Although I think the next film I'll be going to see will be Spider-Man 2... :D
Saw Spider-man 2 yesterday - absolutely fantastic. 10/10. Doc Ock was great and the fight scenes between him and Spidert-man were some of the best I've seen for a while.
Spider man 2 - much like the first one it needs a proper baddy and for him to sort himself out - special fx were super but overall i felt a bit cheated it was kinda naff but visually stunning
But Doctor Octopus is probably the archetypal Spider-man villain - a good man turned bad by the accident in the lab and, let's be honest, how cool was it when he's climbing buildings and stuff?
Also, Peter Parker being a neurotic mess is part of the appeal of Spider-man - he had this thrust on him and, as a result, his life started to fall apart as he tried to keep his secret and help people. I thought that the way they handled his 'unmasking' in the film was fantastic.
dilli-theclaw
19-07-2004, 18:10
I saw Galactica 1980 on Sunday.....
All I can say is oh oh dear :)
1 - maybe even 2 out of 10....
saw Shrek 2 it was very funny really enjoyed myself :) i'd say 10/10
Final Destination 2 on $ky - Excellent film - Good levels of blood spillage!
i saw - "girl with a pearl earing" and i must say its a load of crap.
-10/10 :)
Tezcatlipoca
21-07-2004, 14:27
Spiderman 2....
:shocked: :D :D :D :D :D :D
Awesome!
9/10
seems im the only one not to like spidey 2 :)
Saw Spider-man 2 yesterday - absolutely fantastic. 10/10. Doc Ock was great and the fight scenes between him and Spidert-man were some of the best I've seen for a while.
But Doctor Octopus is probably the archetypal Spider-man villain - a good man turned bad by the accident in the lab and, let's be honest, how cool was it when he's climbing buildings and stuff?
I thought spideys equal was another person who had gone through the same mutation as he has, can't remember the name, I want to say Venom but I dont know if thats right.
Now if the person I am thinking of doesnt appear in any of the future movies then you are right, Dr Oc is the closest to his equal.
Oh and he was very cool climbing those buildings, reminded me of a Squidy (Sentinal) from Matrix.
Also, Peter Parker being a neurotic mess is part of the appeal of Spider-man - he had this thrust on him and, as a result, his life started to fall apart as he tried to keep his secret and help people. I thought that the way they handled his 'unmasking' in the film was fantastic.
The scene on the train when all the passengers are looking down on him almost brought a tear to my eye, very emotional scene, though im not sure exactly what it was about it that I think made it so good.
I thought spideys equal was another person who had gone through the same mutation as he has, can't remember the name, I want to say Venom but I dont know if thats right.
Now if the person I am thinking of doesnt appear in any of the future movies then you are right, Dr Oc is the closest to his equal.
Depending on which comics / stories you've read, Venom is an alien symbiote that infects JJ Jamesons (sp?) son, John (the astronaut who MJ was engaged to). As as result, he has much the same powers as Spidey but has a really funky black costume (which is actually the symbiote). He's supposed to be a bit stronger than Spidey, but it would be a great match up.
Romour control has it that Venom will be the villain in one of the later films (and would give a more plausible reason for John being in Spidey 2, other than just to get dumped :D ). The other rumour is that the Lizard will appear, fuelled by the appearance of Dr Connors in the film.
Mr_love_monkey
21-07-2004, 16:17
Depending on which comics / stories you've read, Venom is an alien symbiote that infects JJ Jamesons (sp?) son, John (the astronaut who MJ was engaged to). As as result, he has much the same powers as Spidey but has a really funky black costume (which is actually the symbiote). He's supposed to be a bit stronger than Spidey, but it would be a great match up.
Romour control has it that Venom will be the villain in one of the later films (and would give a more plausible reason for John being in Spidey 2, other than just to get dumped :D ). The other rumour is that the Lizard will appear, fuelled by the appearance of Dr Connors in the film.
Hmm.. I thought in the comics JJ Jamesons son was Man-Wolf - he bought back some rock from the moon with him that did it - and Venom was Eddie Brock (who got mentioned in the first film as well) - after the symbiote that Spiderman bought back after being on the 'Beyonders world' (I can't remember what the comic series was called), left him and bonded with Eddie.
Personally I reckon for the third film, it will be Lizard, and Hobgoblin (which is essentially Green Goblin with a different colour outfit).
Saw it on Sunday, thought it as quite a good film, quite entertaining... I just hate the way they have to kill off the villians...
Hmm.. I thought in the comics JJ Jamesons son was Man-Wolf - he bought back some rock from the moon with him that did it - and Venom was Eddie Brock (who got mentioned in the first film as well) - after the symbiote that Spiderman bought back after being on the 'Beyonders world' (I can't remember what the comic series was called), left him and bonded with Eddie...
Dammit, I'm even confusing myself now :dozey:
Good knowledge!
Mr_love_monkey
21-07-2004, 16:59
Secret Wars - that's what it was called, I think at the time it was the biggest Marvel cross over ever - the series ran for a year.... I've probably still got them in the loft somewhere...
Earl of Bronze
21-07-2004, 17:50
Well I saw Spiderman 2 on 20th July. Not a bad movie, I'll give it 7/10. Thankfully there was little if any of the flagwaving crap as at the end of Spide1.
I have just watched:
The Arrival (1996)
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Directed by: David Twohy
Writing credits: David Twohy
Cast:
Charlie Sheen .... Zane Zaminski
Lindsay Crouse .... Ilana Green
Richard Schiff .... Calvin, alias Cal
Shane .... JPL Guard #1
Ron Silver .... Phil Gordian & Mexican Guard
Teri Polo .... Char
Plot:
Zane Ziminski is fired from NASA after picking up unidentified signals from a distant location in space. His curiosity soon turn to sheer terror as he travels to Mexico, where a series of unexplained events lead him to believe that there are aliens all over the world. He gathers evidence to support this theory but will he ever have the chance to broadcast the 'facts' alive?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115571/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115571/)
it was err i dunno - i wasnt excited i wasnt disapointed it had a low budget and sharlie sheen in a serious role (no fluffy bunny feet) give it a go if u like sci fi b movies that aint to bad :)
6/10 - no more no less not too bad.
btw feel free to edit this post and remove the pic if its to big or against ur rules blah blah :)
Spiderman 2.Very enjoyable. :tu: :tu: :tu:
Alfred Molina as Doc Oc was terrific.He is one of the few British actors regularly working in the US and it's a pity we don't see more of him over here.He's a excellent actor.
Incog.
dilli-theclaw
21-07-2004, 23:08
I just saw bullet proof monk - which was ok - 6/10
homealone
24-07-2004, 23:12
Daredevil - 8/10
I thought Ben Affleck was excellent in this - good angst:)
Earl of Bronze
25-07-2004, 01:53
Just saw Identity, brilliant movie. If you havent seen it yet, rent it.
I give it a 9 out of 10. :D
philip.j.fry
27-07-2004, 22:57
Chronicles of Riddick - 6/10 - Could try harder. Bit of a pants ending too but it gets 10/10 for 'death by tea-cup' :D
Sex lives of the potato men - minus 58 out of 10, now where did I put the reciept?
oedipus_1
28-07-2004, 12:22
Bowling For Columbine, dvd. More documentary than film, but still classified as film. Michael Moore must be the most sane american around at the minute, and the methods he goes to to get his results are fantastic. 9/10
oedipus_1
28-07-2004, 12:22
Daredevil - 8/10
I thought Ben Affleck was excellent in this - good angst:)
Yay! I'm not the only one who likes Daredevil!
Mr_love_monkey
28-07-2004, 13:14
Bowling For Columbine, dvd. More documentary than film, but still classified as film. Michael Moore must be the most sane american around at the minute, and the methods he goes to to get his results are fantastic. 9/10
(off topic)
Did you watch that with your mum??? :)
Tezcatlipoca
28-07-2004, 20:59
Romour control has it that Venom will be the villain in one of the later films
I've heard that too. Good villain...although I've seen opinions where people say that having an alien symbiote could seem a little unbelievable in Spidey's movie "universe", compared to the "scientist becomes villain after experiment gone wrong" types we've had so far.
I do think it could work, though. And Sam Raimi certainly knows how to handle Spider-Man & his world.
But if number 3 has Venom, then I guess it'll have two villains in it...going by the end of Spider-Man 2.
Also...speaking of Venom...wasn't there another alien symbiote villain? Carnage?
Daredevil - 8/10
I thought Ben Affleck was excellent in this - good angst:)
I liked Daredevil. No where near as much as Spidey 1 & 2, or X-Men 2, but I did find it enjoyable. I think the best thing about it (after Elektra ;) ) was Michael Clark Duncan's "King Pin". Great actor, & and a good version of the character. I think he'd have done well in a Spider-Man movie (they share the same Marvel universe afterall).
Just saw Identity, brilliant movie. If you havent seen it yet, rent it.
I give it a 9 out of 10. :D
Very good! Lots of twists, & a very good cast.
oedipus_1
29-07-2004, 08:46
(off topic)
Did you watch that with your mum??? :)
What does that mean?! I watched it cos i've just finished reading his book dude Where's my country and I'm in the middle of reading Stupid White Men, which i've been told to read for one of my A level courses, and which i wish i'd read before. Absolutely fantastic. So i suggest you watch it before you take the mick (providing you haven't already, in which case my whole argument falls flat!):tu:
Mr_love_monkey
29-07-2004, 09:10
What does that mean?! I watched it cos i've just finished reading his book dude Where's my country and I'm in the middle of reading Stupid White Men, which i've been told to read for one of my A level courses, and which i wish i'd read before. Absolutely fantastic. So i suggest you watch it before you take the mick (providing you haven't already, in which case my whole argument falls flat!):tu:
Calm down..... it was a reference to your name 'oedipus'...... nothing to do with what you were watching..... :)
Calm down..... it was a reference to your name 'oedipus'
Wasn't he a nervous Rex?!
:D :walk:
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Girl Next Door, The (2004)
genre..............: Comedy / Romance
runtime............: 100 min
iMDB rating.: 6.9/10 (2,346 votes)
iMDB link...: http://imdb.com/title/tt0265208/
A straight-arrow high-school senior falls in love with the perfect 'girl-next-door', only to discover she is a former porn star. He comes to realize that if he wants this very special woman, he better be willing to risk it all and experience a journey for which he never could have prepared.
It has the pretty Elisa Cuthbert (from 24)
However as a film this thing sucks bigtime. It trys to emulate "Risky Business". The Hollywood notion of remaking & revisiting well known films once again fails :)
The humour isn't intelligent but there are various naked ladies about - teen naff sex comedy 3/10 - but dont forget Elisa Cuthbert!!
ok well an hour and abit latter i have just watched
13 Going on 30 (2004)
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genre..............: Comedy / Romance
runtime............: 98 min
iMDB rating.: 6.4/10 (2,386 votes)
iMDB link...: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337563/
Staring the slick super spy Sydney from Sky 1's Alias - she was also in daredevil as Elektra (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0357277/) - also a film of that name in the making now while alias is on a break to return 2005.
Plot Outline: A 13 year old girl plays a game on her 13th birthday and wakes up the next day as a 30 year old womanits big but for ladies - u cant touch big! and they fail its a girly girly film that makes little sence but has a happy ending all the same its "random" i wasnt paying much attention but i have no idea how she actually got to be 30 or back to 13 or what went on at the end in the wedding - girls will like it but only young girls -
not my cup of tea - some funny moments and good dancing but thats about it - not a bad film just nothing special, one for the kids.
5/10 just for Jennifer Garner being a good actress and dancing to thriller ..
for those really interested the SE is out in a few days :)
Earl of Bronze
29-07-2004, 16:13
Just watched King Arthur, not a bad movie all in all. I was expecting a complete mess of a movie, just like First Knight, but was happly surprised. :)
Although there where some glaring inaccuracies (namely Arthur's father Uther Pendragon leading the 'Britons' at the Battle of Badden), still a good movie.
I give it an 8/10.
there will be a more bloody version out on dvd i belive as they had to cut it a lot to get it a pg (?) or 12 rating so if u like gore grab that version :)
Tezcatlipoca
31-07-2004, 01:06
Just watched King Arthur, not a bad movie all in all. I was expecting a complete mess of a movie, just like First Knight, but was happly surprised. :)
Although there where some glaring inaccuracies (namely Arthur's father Uther Pendragon leading the 'Britons' at the Battle of Badden), still a good movie.
I give it an 8/10.
Not seen that yet, but I have just watched.....
The Dark Ages
The Land was divided, & without a King
Out of those lost centuries rose a Legend
Of the Sorcerer, Merlin,
Of the coming of a King,
Of the Sword of Power
EXCALIBUR
Not seen it in ages. Still a classic. 9/10 :D
dilli-theclaw
02-08-2004, 22:27
I watched today :-
Paycheck - 5/10
I Robot - 7/10 (shame it's nothing like the book :()
Spiderman 2 - 8/10
Equilibrium - 1/10 (because I don't believe a film can ever deserve a 0)
Saw Spiderman 2 at the weekend, I'd give it 8.1/2 out of 10 :tu:
Dave Stones
02-08-2004, 22:29
i have just finished watching "Cube". give it about a 6 out of 10, it is alright, bit low budget at times, but at the same time has some cool special effects...
one of those evil films that doesnt have a proper ending and makes you ponder things though :(
dilli-theclaw
02-08-2004, 22:32
i have just finished watching "Cube". give it about a 6 out of 10, it is alright, bit low budget at times, but at the same time has some cool special effects...
one of those evil films that doesnt have a proper ending and makes you ponder things though :(
Have you seen cube 2 : Hypercube?
...which I'll rate as an average 5/10 (not as good as the first one - but worth the £5 it cost me :))
Dave Stones
02-08-2004, 23:21
i haven't and i want to, to see how well they cope with the quantum idea... i hear it isnt as good as the first one though...
...also what ever happened to "cube zero"? i heard it went into pre-production but nothing since then...
etccarmageddon
08-08-2004, 21:07
I ROBOT
typical hyped up summer blockbuster which is amazing and better than the hype.
10/10
i robot was fun and a good film in my opinion but as soon as i saw viki i turned round and said what i thought happens - and i was right, exactly right and that kinda spoilt it for me - to predictable.
timewarrior2001
09-08-2004, 08:10
Garfield the movie. 7/10
Its amusing but not hilarious as I expected, but its still fun to watch.
Tezcatlipoca
11-08-2004, 01:25
I, Robot
Much better than I had expected.
OK, so it's packed with blatant product placement (Converse, Audi, JVC, ..... :rolleyes: ), but not as much as in other films I've seen.
OK, so Asimov is probably spinning in his grave....really, really spinning....
But....It's still damn good fun! Good action, good special effects, good story, etc.
Cheesy, but very enjoyable. Just sit back & enjoy the show.
8/10
etccarmageddon
12-08-2004, 21:42
DOGVILLE with Nicole Kidman
we watched about 5mins of this - AVOID THIS STINKING TURD OF A MOVIE AT ALL COSTS - do not rent this pile of ****e.
I wouldnt be able to describe how **** poor it is.
this is a good review:-
http://www.wafflemovies.com/dogville.html
"Dogville is a dog alright. Writer/director Lars von Trier decided to turn Dogville into an experimental film that went as badly as one of my high school chemistry labs. Instead of making a REAL movie, with sets, props, different locations and more, von Trier has staged the entire film on a naked theater stage with chalk outlines for the buildings, and a tape recorder voicing the barking dog. I hope he saved enough chalk to outline the carcass of his dead career, or maybe my body after I croak from outrage..."
Garfield the movie. 7/10
Its amusing but not hilarious as I expected, but its still fun to watch.
Yep, took the youngest to see that with me and we totally enjoyed it. 8/10 from us.
Electrolyte01
12-08-2004, 22:43
I, Robot = 8/10
Spidey! And boy was it good. An interesting, well written tale and beautiful to look at. I want to go again!
Gothika ~ 6/10 kept me out of mischief for an hour and a half
Walking Tall (2004)
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genre..............: : Action / Drama /Thriller
runtime............: 96 min
iMDB rating.: 5.9/10 (1,812 votes)
iMDB link...: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0351977/
Plot Outline: When a former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces returns to his small hometown in rural Washington State to revive his family's lumber mill business, he discovers that much has changed, as the normally tranquil town is now besieged by drugs, outbreaks of violence and a general feeling of malaise and terror
Cast:
The rock
Neal Mcdonough
Johnny "Jackass" Knoxville
Ashley Scott
Well - WWE's "The Rock" stars in his 3rd leading role in a film and once again im not disapointed - its not a great film its simple and a bit of mindless action - the fighting wasnt that great but i doubt that had anything to do with the rock him self more the director etc. Knoxville did fine as a co star (a lot better than he did in mib2) and was the comedy relief. Films bassed on a true story with a few hollywood tweaks, the love interest isnt explained well but she is fine so i wouldnt ask many questions either. it didnt go on for too long and had a happy ending so harmless really. but deserves a 6-7 outta 10.
If you do need to see a film with the rock in it pick welcome to the jungle (aka the rundown) it may be naff but its one of the most enjoyable films i have seen all year - especially the monkey scene :)
Tezcatlipoca
15-08-2004, 22:13
The Manchurian Candidate (original version, DVD)
Watched it this afternoon. Still a classic. Sinatra is great, & Angela "Murder She Wrote" Lansbury is just...scary.
Excellent.
9/10
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Finally got the DVD for this yesterday. Having seen it now, I wish I had seen it at the cinema.
It is absolutely brilliant. Truly an excellent film.
9/10
mcfc2134
18-08-2004, 22:51
Just watched 3 films:
Girl Next Door
Cracking film, and Elisha Cuthbert is so so so fine in it. 9/10.
Along Came Polly
Not as funny as I thought it would be, still, watchable. 7/10
Starsky & Hutch
Really good, better than I expected. 8/10
etccarmageddon
18-08-2004, 22:54
Along came polly was very average.
Girl next door was like they used to make films - a modern classic - brilliant camera work/direction and reminded me of those 80s classics such as risky business.
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