Film 2009

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Can I hgihly recommend

Gran Torino

It is at your local dvd store now. I am getting it out tonight and it is f***ing superb and Eastwood is the coolest movie star of all time.

8.6

Saw this on Sky a couple of nights ago. A must see.

 

[DJB1975]

On DVD NEW

THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX
THE GOOD THE BAD THE WEIRD

Reissue

THE 36th CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN (1978)

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

It was shit, and frankly I don't give a f*** what anyone else thinks. I am more likely to listen to professional film critics. *


* I don't actually think that as I haven't seen it - but just wanted to play devils advocate and prove that you may not be right about EVERYTHING in the world of film.

Not really. The point is I LOVED it and am not going to told by a load of people , most of whom have not even seen it I am a C*NT for liking it. The point of this thread is to give reviews and opinions of films people have seen. The thread is not for people to say you are a C*NT for liking that.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Saw this on Sky a couple of nights ago. A must see.

Eastwood is sublime in this. It is a SUPERB film.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

You note I gave it a higher mark than Transformers - The Revenge of the Fallen and there wasn't even 1 explosion in it.

 

[Mellotron]

You note I gave it a higher mark than Transformers - The Revenge of the Fallen and there wasn't even 1 explosion in it.

You couldn't write lines as funny as that.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

You couldn't write lines as funny as that.

I was referring to Gran Torino.

 

[Acker79]

Bruno
I never got in to Ali G, and found Borat boring.

I loved this, it was hilarious and cringeworthy, and shocking and fun, and scary that some of these people exist. The parents audtioning their kids for a photo shoot were scary.

 

[CHAPPERS]

Superbad - yes, funny. 7.5

 

[Nibble]

Despite the negative critcal reviews I went to see Transformers 2 - The Revenge of the Fallen in a 75% full Odean tonight.

The critical reviews were almost universally bad. Kermode ratched it up saying he hated, hated, hated it.

I thoroughly enjoyed Transformers 1 which was for me a damn good action film with where the art of special effects and CGI had the bar raised.

So I went with exectations fairly low after the critical bashing.

The film was absolutely f***ing SUPERB.

The action and pace of the film started with a 10 and rarely fell below 9. The action sequences and the special effects and CGI raised the bar even higher than Transformers. The story was decent enough for me. Its a cartoon action storyline after all. The story was well paced and made sense. All complete nonsense of course but anyone going to see Transformers about Aliens tranforming into machines and robots expecting a Shakespearean epic tale really need a reality check.

Shia Labeouff was following on from part 1 and did a perfectly reasonable job. Megan Fox did what she was there for , to be eye candy and to admire her looks , body and breasts. She did an acceptable acting role but eye candy was her role.

Sam's parents added a light humourous touch. There were many amusing moments and general good humor albeit it at a schoolboy level.

Optimus Prime was magnificent and the battles whcih came thick and fast were jaw dropping.

My partner loved it and stated it was one of the best action films ever seen and better than part 1. I would agree. As a Summer blockbuster action film it had it all and was even better than Transformers 1. Go into the cinema and leave your analytical brain at the door and take it for what it is and you will have a hoot. Its not everyone's cup of tea I am sure but it is mine and I f***ing LOVED it.

The critics and box office expected a decent start and to drop through bad word of mouth. The opposite has happened and good word of mouth has happened with people seeing it, loving it and spreading the word. The film has remained top of the box office for nearly 3 weeks here and in the USA taking nearly $ 600 000 000 in less than 3 weeks.

Judging by the reaction of the audience with cheers and clapping at the end the vast majority of the audience loved it.

Ignore the critics this was excellent summer action blockbuster fare.

8.4

do you belong to one of those clubs where kids go and watch films with their Mummy at 10 in the morning?

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Oh do just f*** off Christian. Maybe you could ask for a part in the next one, as a teaboy.

 

[Nibble]

Oh do just f*** off Christian. Maybe you could ask for a part in the next one, as a teaboy.

Ha! Come on US _ it's tradition to rib you for your film choices! And I'm an actor not a runner so why would I get a job making tea?

Just read your PM - feeling a bit touchy today? Calling me a C*nt cos I made a joke about another shit film that you like is a bit ott perhaps?

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

NSC really is being infested with total tossers at the moment making the experience thoroughly unpleasant most of the time. Unnecessary abuse from people, no need, not justified but I suppose you have to feel sorry for people like Nibble who seems to get off on being as unpleasant to everyone as he possibly can. He must have some serious issues.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Ha! Come on US _ it's tradition to rib you for your film choices! And I'm an actor not a runner so why would I get a job making tea?

Its just so f***ing tiresome.

 

[Nibble]

NSC really is being infested with total tossers at the moment making the experience thoroughly unpleasant most of the time. Unnecessary abuse from people, no need, not justified but I suppose you have to feel sorry for people like Nibble who seems to get off on being as unpleasant to everyone as he possibly can. He must have some serious issues.

Oh do calm down Us and stop taking yourself so seriously. If you write about how you like films such as Transformers 2 the you gotta expect a bit of flak. Go and have a shit or something and calm down

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Apologies to Nibble I over reacted

 

[Nibble]

Apologies to Nibble I over reacted

Don't worry chap - I like it - Abuse me!

 

[Amsterdam Albion]

Me too give me some abuse

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Doubt

Wanted to watch this being a big Streep fan. Streep was nomintaed for an Oscar. Its a though provoking tales about a Catholic education place and a Priest being accused by Streep of sexual abuse with a 12 year old Black Boy. Did he do it ?. did he not ?. Streep tries to nail him and her campaign against him is intense but without a shred of any real evidence.

Left not knowing what happened. Excellent acting by Streep and Seymour abley assisted by the lovely and fragrant Amy Adams.

It promises greatness and falls a fair way under the bar however. Its ok.

6.7

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Finally got round to watching this. I've heard a lot of negatives about this movie, notably it being too long, and I do agree with that in part, however I found it utterly charming. The special effects were perfect, especially when Pitt starts to become younger. Some bits were predictable, but I don't think it detracted from the movie. Cate Blanchett was brilliant, as well as Tilda Swinton in her very small role. Left me crying my eyes out!!

8.5/10