Movie recommendations

Tony Baloney · February 09, 2011, 07:55:46 PM

Quote from: screenexile on February 09, 2011, 11:10:59 AM
Watched 'The Fighter' last night . . . thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a bit like the Wrestler only good.

Bale is superb in it. Having seen the roles he has played previously where he is usually the strong, arrogant buff guy he played the vulnerability role very well. Also the transformation of his physique was interesting as well as he managed to turn himself into an awkward gangly character.

Wahlberg was ok but the sisters stole the show with some great lines in it. All in all very enjoyable if slightly too long.

Most reviews I've read have favoured Wahlberg's performance.

lurganblue · February 09, 2011, 08:24:46 PM

Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 09, 2011, 07:55:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 09, 2011, 11:10:59 AM
Watched 'The Fighter' last night . . . thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a bit like the Wrestler only good.

Bale is superb in it. Having seen the roles he has played previously where he is usually the strong, arrogant buff guy he played the vulnerability role very well. Also the transformation of his physique was interesting as well as he managed to turn himself into an awkward gangly character.

Wahlberg was ok but the sisters stole the show with some great lines in it. All in all very enjoyable if slightly too long.
Most reviews I've read have favoured Wahlberg's performance.

I'm looking forward to seeing this film tbh i thought it would have finished with the first Gatti fight but i hear it doesnt so.

CiKe · February 09, 2011, 08:38:36 PM

I'd have thought so too, but apparently ends against the Shamrock Express Shea Neary. For me that makes it more intriguing actually, as gives me impression it will have less of a Holywood coating.

Puckoon · February 09, 2011, 08:52:35 PM

Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 09, 2011, 07:55:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 09, 2011, 11:10:59 AM
Watched 'The Fighter' last night . . . thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a bit like the Wrestler only good.

Bale is superb in it. Having seen the roles he has played previously where he is usually the strong, arrogant buff guy he played the vulnerability role very well. Also the transformation of his physique was interesting as well as he managed to turn himself into an awkward gangly character.

Wahlberg was ok but the sisters stole the show with some great lines in it. All in all very enjoyable if slightly too long.
Most reviews I've read have favoured Wahlberg's performance.

Lots of touting for Bale picking up the oscar for supporting actor - he seems to have stolen the movie from what Ive read.

Don Johnson · February 09, 2011, 10:19:17 PM

Quote from: Canalman on February 07, 2011, 10:01:06 AM
Saw a Korean movie called Oldboy at the weekend on DVD. Seriouslly shocking ending to the film and I don't shock too easily. A headwrecker of a flick. Can't reallly see "Hollywood" queuing up to remake it due to its ending.

Word is that Will Smith (possibly others) have bought the rights to remake Oldboy. Please God don't. They will ruin it.

Milltown Row2 · February 09, 2011, 10:41:21 PM

Another film they will make a balls up with.

one of the most disturbing films I've ever seen.

Bogball XV · February 09, 2011, 11:02:44 PM

Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 08, 2011, 04:05:53 PM
QuoteAnd it's very debatable that any film with Matt Damon in it could be called good

Serious, you don't like any of

Good Will Hunting
Rounders
Saving Private Ryan
Green Zone
Invictus
The Bourne Trilogy
Oceans XI

the talented mr ripley anyone?

Tony Baloney · February 09, 2011, 11:11:14 PM

Quote from: Puckoon on February 09, 2011, 08:52:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 09, 2011, 07:55:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 09, 2011, 11:10:59 AM
Watched 'The Fighter' last night . . . thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a bit like the Wrestler only good.

Bale is superb in it. Having seen the roles he has played previously where he is usually the strong, arrogant buff guy he played the vulnerability role very well. Also the transformation of his physique was interesting as well as he managed to turn himself into an awkward gangly character.

Wahlberg was ok but the sisters stole the show with some great lines in it. All in all very enjoyable if slightly too long.
Most reviews I've read have favoured Wahlberg's performance.

Lots of touting for Bale picking up the oscar for supporting actor - he seems to have stolen the movie from what Ive read.

The academy always like any actor who undergoes a physical transformation. Having said that apparently Wahlberg trained for 5 years for the part.

nrico2006 · February 11, 2011, 09:15:50 AM

Anyone seen Skyline or London Boulevard? Any good?

Fluffy Che · February 11, 2011, 11:15:32 AM

Skyline = Whyline.. shite. Don't waste your time, 3rd rate drivel.

ballinaman · February 11, 2011, 11:22:58 AM

Das Experiment - well worth a watch!!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250258/

The Iceman · February 11, 2011, 05:12:45 PM

The remake with Forest Whitaker is a good show

pintsofguinness · February 11, 2011, 10:30:06 PM

Quote from: ballinaman on February 08, 2011, 11:04:02 PM
Quote from: ross matt on February 08, 2011, 09:02:49 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 08, 2011, 01:54:55 AM
Watched True Grit......average to say the least, expected more from the Coen brothers!

Really Ballinaman?
Feck! Was hopin' in would live up to the hype. Have'nt watched it yet.
I'll give it another watch to make sure but wasn't all that great to be honest. Also, subtitles were needed for Jeff Bridges....

Seen it tonight, really enjoyed it though could have been a bit longer imo

stiffler · February 11, 2011, 10:31:26 PM

Anyone seen the mechanic or neds? Any of them worth a watch?

Orangemac · February 12, 2011, 12:33:32 AM

Just saw a trailer for a new movie coming out soon.Looks good.

Big Mommas. Like Father, Like Son.

There are people starving in the world. How much was spent on this crap?