Movie recommendations

Milltown Row2 · December 18, 2012, 10:32:36 PM

Quote from: Armaghgeddon on December 16, 2012, 02:41:04 AM
Just watched remember me, I thought it was really good, unexpected twist.

A cracking film, very powerful sort of ending, love those types of films

Celt_Man · December 19, 2012, 11:10:52 PM

Predator just started on E4 - what a show...

If the World ends in 55 minutes and I don't get to see the end of it, I will really be pissed off

Celt_Man · December 19, 2012, 11:11:50 PM

Quote from: Celt_Man on December 19, 2012, 11:10:52 PM
Predator just started on E4 - what a show...

If the World ends in 55 minutes and I don't get to see the end of it, I will really be pissed off

Oh it's the 21st.... I'm good to watch this anyway!! Pheww!!!

Tony Baloney · December 21, 2012, 10:55:25 PM

Seen The Hobbit this evening. Thought it was much better than the early reviews I have read and felt the time flew. Although the 5 times I took my son to the toilet helped break it up a bit!

Hardy · December 28, 2012, 01:54:31 PM

I saw The Hobbit last night. I thought it was great and hugely entertaining. It's not so much the storyline and it's so long since I read the book I can't remember how faithful it is to that, though my lads say it takes plenty of liberties. It's the spectacle - the cinematography, photography and fantastical scenes, all hugely enhanced by the 3-D. I couldn't believe how effective modern 3-D is (my first time experiencing it), compared to the old time red-and-green stuff (sure how could that be any good, heh heh). I wasn't prepared for the almost holographic experience where elements come right off the screen, e.g. a bird fluttering right in front of your eyes out in the middle of the audience. Loved it.

ONeill · December 28, 2012, 11:30:02 PM

Rise of the Guardians - wasn't expecting much given the reviews. Turned out to be the most watchable PG movie (animated) I've seen. Usually fall asleep bringing the children but I couldn't this time such was the visual delight. Great stuff.

imtommygunn · December 29, 2012, 12:08:54 AM

Trainspotting on now. Awesome.

Some people hate the english. I don't. The english are wankers. We on the other hand are colonised by wankers.

Eamonnca1 · December 29, 2012, 12:12:44 AM

Saw Lincoln the other night. Not the Braveheart gore-fest I was expecting, very heavy emphasis on dialogue. I was impressed.

Saw Skyfall a few weeks ago. Best Bond film yet IMHO. The complete opposite of Quantum of Solace which I think belongs in the same league as On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Puckoon · December 29, 2012, 12:24:28 AM

Quote from: imtommygunn on December 29, 2012, 12:08:54 AM
Trainspotting on now. Awesome.

Some people hate the english. I don't. The english are w**kers. We on the other hand are colonised by w**kers.

Interesting username there - because it's a shite state of affairs to be in tommy, and all the fresh air in the world won't make any f**king difference.

imtommygunn · December 29, 2012, 12:48:25 AM

Quote from: Puckoon on December 29, 2012, 12:24:28 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 29, 2012, 12:08:54 AM
Trainspotting on now. Awesome.

Some people hate the english. I don't. The english are w**kers. We on the other hand are colonised by w**kers.

Interesting username there - because it's a shite state of affairs to be in tommy, and all the fresh air in the world won't make any f**king difference.

The job interview and the bedsheet incident are about as funny as you'll see.

screenexile · December 29, 2012, 02:48:04 AM

Jack Reacher then ... What's the story lads?

gallsman · December 29, 2012, 10:51:41 AM

Quote from: screenexile on December 29, 2012, 02:48:04 AM
Jack Reacher then ... What's the story lads?

Thoroughly enjoyed it. A lot of fans of the books aren't happy that Cruise is playing someone who's meant to be a 6'5 beast.

Harold Disgracey · December 29, 2012, 11:12:41 AM

Quote from: ONeill on December 28, 2012, 11:30:02 PM
Rise of the Guardians - wasn't expecting much given the reviews. Turned out to be the most watchable PG movie (animated) I've seen. Usually fall asleep bringing the children but I couldn't this time such was the visual delight. Great stuff.

+1 thoroughly enjoyed it as well.

trileacman · December 29, 2012, 06:00:44 PM

The Hobbit, thought it was good despite some iffy reviews. If you desperately look for flaws you'll find them but I just sat back and followed the story. Agree about Nesbitt but to be fair, we already know he's a gobshite and so he's going to annoy us no matter what he says (which is a sizeable portion in comparison to some more enjoyable characters).

Disagree with the "one film" remark. I think there's enough in the material to make it into a two film job, especially considering how much Tolkien poured into the books.

Hated Skyfall, with the exception of "majesty's service" the worst Bond I've seen. Is that what you expect from a good Bond, - rehash old gadgets and trawl through a load of emotional baggage, sure thats exactly what OHMS was pillared for.

Celt_Man · December 29, 2012, 06:50:07 PM

Quote from: gallsman on December 29, 2012, 10:51:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 29, 2012, 02:48:04 AM
Jack Reacher then ... What's the story lads?

Thoroughly enjoyed it. A lot of fans of the books aren't happy that Cruise is playing someone who's meant to be a 6'5 beast.

Went to see Jack Reacher - was very very good... Seem to capture the spirit of the books and the character of Reacher pretty well - for example Reacher using his elbows and knees in the fight scenes more so than straight punches - which is impressive considering you had a dwarf playing the 6'5'' main man.

Hopefully it does well and a sequel will be given the green light