Uncle Spielberg
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What are you looking forward to ? La La Land won 2017 for me and held firm until the end. Looking forward to 2 new Spielberg films in the first 3 months. 2017 was a decent year. Post your reviews here
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[Film] Film 2018
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Really looking forward to the Shape of Water. Looks incredible. This director always delivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caj2OoFUXsQ
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Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
First on my list is The Commuter
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Liam Neeson going apeshit again. Good call Ernest but unlikely to be better than Taken to be fair. Hard to believe this guy was Oskar Schindler in a TOWERING perfornance but good luck to him finding a niche of angst middle aged man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWexI9YiLSc
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Gabbafella
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Annihilation looks pretty good and I can't wait to see Ready player one.
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Ready Player One is the one
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Looking forward to seeing Hostiles next week.
My wife is also looking forward to seeing the remake of Overboard, where the male/female lea roles have been swapped
My wife is also looking forward to seeing the remake of Overboard, where the male/female lea roles have been swapped
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Machiavelli
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Seen some cracking films of late:
The Florida Project
God's Own Country
that Churchill one
and a few more too
The Florida Project
God's Own Country
that Churchill one
and a few more too
What am I looking forward to this year?
Superhero movies: Black Panther, Avengers Infinity War, Deadpool 2, X-Men New Mutants
Family Films: Fantastic Beasts 2, Incredibles 2, Ready Player One
Musicals: Hello Again (I have no idea if that is out this year - it had film festival and limited release in the states last year) Mary Poppins Returns
Action: The Predator, Tomb Raider
Other: Fighting With My Family, The Happytime Murders
Rather than bump the Film 2017 thread and risk people confusing the two, I'll just put these comments here
The Greatest Showman
I went in with low expectations. Early word wasn't great, trailers weren't enticing, I didn't like the music in La La Land (same writers) and the songs released as promotion didn't work for me in a youtube video.
I actually enjoyed it. I imagine if you don't like the music, the rest of the film probably isn't great enough to keep your interest, but I found the music worked much better in the film, and now with tht context I can enjoy the music outside of the film. It has flaws, at times feels Baz Lurhman-lite, it skims over the story not giving much depth. But I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would.
Pitch Perfect 3
This isn't a franchise that lends itself to re-invention or the creative story-telling to produce a deep and fulfilling trilogy of films, so you know what you're gonna get - fluffy, weak story told by a cast that enjoy each others company, and realise what they're making. Fluffy pop music remixes in acapella mashups, around a barely there story that isn't as good as the original, or even the first sequel, but if you enjoyed them, this'll be fun enough, if unmemorable.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Better than it had a right to be, without being great. The Rock's personality is always fun, Jack Black was his usual self (you either love him or don't).
Superhero movies: Black Panther, Avengers Infinity War, Deadpool 2, X-Men New Mutants
Family Films: Fantastic Beasts 2, Incredibles 2, Ready Player One
Musicals: Hello Again (I have no idea if that is out this year - it had film festival and limited release in the states last year) Mary Poppins Returns
Action: The Predator, Tomb Raider
Other: Fighting With My Family, The Happytime Murders
Rather than bump the Film 2017 thread and risk people confusing the two, I'll just put these comments here
The Greatest Showman
I went in with low expectations. Early word wasn't great, trailers weren't enticing, I didn't like the music in La La Land (same writers) and the songs released as promotion didn't work for me in a youtube video.
I actually enjoyed it. I imagine if you don't like the music, the rest of the film probably isn't great enough to keep your interest, but I found the music worked much better in the film, and now with tht context I can enjoy the music outside of the film. It has flaws, at times feels Baz Lurhman-lite, it skims over the story not giving much depth. But I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would.
Pitch Perfect 3
This isn't a franchise that lends itself to re-invention or the creative story-telling to produce a deep and fulfilling trilogy of films, so you know what you're gonna get - fluffy, weak story told by a cast that enjoy each others company, and realise what they're making. Fluffy pop music remixes in acapella mashups, around a barely there story that isn't as good as the original, or even the first sequel, but if you enjoyed them, this'll be fun enough, if unmemorable.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Better than it had a right to be, without being great. The Rock's personality is always fun, Jack Black was his usual self (you either love him or don't).
Uncle Spielberg
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Seeing the Darkest Hour next Sunday. Looks decent
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So today I’ve seen Hostiles and The Greatest Showman.
The latter was a lot of fun if you enjoy a musical. Predictable and very on the nose, but easy to sit through and I suspect the music will become catchier the more it’s played. Plus, Michelle Williams.
As for Hostiles, it’s a slow burner. I mean a really slow burner. And not much really happens due to the incredibly predictable storyline. Nonetheless, Bale in particular is excellent and the cinematography is beautiful. Just remember to do something that’ll make you smile afterwards, as it’s about as morbid as a film can get.
The latter was a lot of fun if you enjoy a musical. Predictable and very on the nose, but easy to sit through and I suspect the music will become catchier the more it’s played. Plus, Michelle Williams.
As for Hostiles, it’s a slow burner. I mean a really slow burner. And not much really happens due to the incredibly predictable storyline. Nonetheless, Bale in particular is excellent and the cinematography is beautiful. Just remember to do something that’ll make you smile afterwards, as it’s about as morbid as a film can get.
Mellor 3 Ward 4
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Is toy story 4 out this year?
Just watched this, well worth it