Watched Midsommar last year, and Hereditary last week - both utterly bonkers; still can’t decide whether they were really good or total gash!
[Film] Film recommendations from this century
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Cheeky Monkey
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It's kind of (Jason) borne out by the 'bible' you and I rely on (Guardian film review), in a midweek review they'll give a film 2/5, then in the weekend supplement a different Guardian journo gives it 5/5. It's not utter nonsense, it's massively subjective, but broadly I subjectivity agree with your post.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing
Parasite
The Mothman Prophesies
The Village
Unfaithful
Banshees of Inisherin
The Lighthouse (2016 version)
The Witch (2016)
Get Out
Parasite
The Mothman Prophesies
The Village
Unfaithful
Banshees of Inisherin
The Lighthouse (2016 version)
The Witch (2016)
Get Out
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Cheeky Monkey
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100%, I think seeing The Silver Linings Playbook in the OP's post set me off on a sleep deprived psychotic episode in relation to the subjective nature of film tastes.
I'm a total film snob, love European and South American cinema, but at the same time love the Hostel Trilogy, the Taken trilogy, even the universally panned Wicker Man remake starring Nicholas Cage, and thought Everything, Everywhere, All the Time was the biggest borefest since The Godfather.
Having made a lifetime out of recommending favourite films to friends and family, I only more recently saw the error of my ways and have apologised to many people for it. It's all on me. Apologies.
Watched this again last night, forgot how good this film is.
It wasn’t easy to find but it’s available for free in HD on YouTube with no ads.
Cheeky Monkey
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A bold claim. It is good but the somewhat comic book caracature bad guys detracts somewhat imho - Gary Stretch not realising he's been painted like a clown when you'd see it on your face without even looking in a mirror, the 2CV bickering etc. If it was meant to be a black comedy or somewhat tongue in cheek that would work, but I'm not sure it is (could be wrong). Both Considine and the actor playing his brother are excellent in it.
Weststander
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We loved that.
I appreciate reviewers are subjective and this is kind of my point. Find one who is broadly aligned with your tastes and they’re a valuable source. The poster I quoted is dismissing them period….which I don’t agree with.
It’s not a black comedy imho but it certainly has, what I feel are intentional, amusing moments in it. There’s also a few nods to westerns which add further “amusement”
Mustafa II
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In case you're not aware, they're by the same director (Ari Aster), who is regarded as one of the top up and coming directors of the genre.
I think they're both brilliant films (as a horror fan) with some outstanding performances.
The performances from Toni Collette and Florence Pugh in Hereditary and Midsommar respectively were particularly remarkable.
Midsommar in particular was a surreal ride, I can see why it's not for everybody, but it was definitely a fascinating film with some stunning shots... it also includes some of the most realistic portrayals of psychelics I've seen in cinema.
Year - Title - Genre - Who you think would like it
2012/2011 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows parts 1&2 - children's fantasy - parents and kids who read the books and watched the films together.
Some of the best son/dad moments I had was watching these films as soon as they were released.
2012/2011 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows parts 1&2 - children's fantasy - parents and kids who read the books and watched the films together.
Some of the best son/dad moments I had was watching these films as soon as they were released.
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How can you analyse a film you haven't seen and won't read reviews on? How about instead you analyse the reviews available, and see if you think it's for you.
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Oo yeah, I forgot about Get Out - great film.
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Do you like any Romcoms? If so, I'd be interested to hear which ones.
You just need to find people who have more similar tastes to you.
I'm a total film snob, love European and South American cinema, but at the same time love the Hostel Trilogy, the Taken trilogy, even the universally panned Wicker Man remake starring Nicholas Cage, and thought Everything, Everywhere, All the Time was the biggest borefest since The Godfather.
Having made a lifetime out of recommending favourite films to friends and family, I only more recently saw the error of my ways and have apologised to many people for it. It's all on me. Apologies.
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Does this post not need a spoiler alert?
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You know the person you're quoting here, and the one you quoted earlier, are the same?
KZNSeagull
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I have several go to films when I cannot find anything else to watch just cos I enjoy them:
The Martian
Hostiles
The Trial of the Chicago Seven
Spotlight
The Big Short
Margin Call
The Courier
The Imitation Game
The Dig
The Martian
Hostiles
The Trial of the Chicago Seven
Spotlight
The Big Short
Margin Call
The Courier
The Imitation Game
The Dig
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Weststander
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We’re Harry Potter fans, films 3 to 8 are amazing. Escapism, JK Rowling thought of everything in s magical world.
Have you taken your little one to HP World, near Watford? Brilliant!
My big little one (the Potter fan) is now 37!
The little little on (12) isn't really into Potter, sadly.
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I liked the first Potter film - it was different and took us to another world. Didn't like the others.