Movie recommendations

Started by corn02, October 23, 2007, 10:13:39 AM

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laoislad

Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 29, 2022, 11:35:44 PM
Just saw Top Gun. Fantastic. Makes the original look pretty rubbish.
Just back from it. Absolutely loved it.
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Rudi

The deep end of the ocean on Netflix, worth a watch. Recommended Lion before one Christmas, similar conflicted genre.

Loughshore2022

I've watched around 200 films the past 18 months. The 2 favourites that come to mind are the 2019 film 'The Boat', there wasn't any dialogue in this, just a man trying to survive in a boat that was being controlled by a hidden force.

The other film is 'A perfect world' from 1993 with Kevin Costner. In the early 90s there seemed to be a trend of making films set in the 50s and 60s. This was about a boy forming a friendship with his kidnapper on a road trip.
The reason why this film isn't well known is because it was released the same week as Mrs Doubtfire which took the shine off it

Milltown Row2

Quote from: Loughshore2022 on June 20, 2022, 03:09:41 PM
I've watched around 200 films the past 18 months. The 2 favourites that come to mind are the 2019 film 'The Boat', there wasn't any dialogue in this, just a man trying to survive in a boat that was being controlled by a hidden force.

The other film is 'A perfect world' from 1993 with Kevin Costner. In the early 90s there seemed to be a trend of making films set in the 50s and 60s. This was about a boy forming a friendship with his kidnapper on a road trip.
The reason why this film isn't well known is because it was released the same week as Mrs Doubtfire which took the shine off it

Perfect World is a quality film, 'The Boat' has me intrigued
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nrico2006

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 20, 2022, 03:11:45 PM
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on June 20, 2022, 03:09:41 PM
I've watched around 200 films the past 18 months. The 2 favourites that come to mind are the 2019 film 'The Boat', there wasn't any dialogue in this, just a man trying to survive in a boat that was being controlled by a hidden force.

The other film is 'A perfect world' from 1993 with Kevin Costner. In the early 90s there seemed to be a trend of making films set in the 50s and 60s. This was about a boy forming a friendship with his kidnapper on a road trip.
The reason why this film isn't well known is because it was released the same week as Mrs Doubtfire which took the shine off it

Perfect World is a quality film, 'The Boat' has me intrigued

Vaguely remember Perfect World, remember it being sad at the end. 

Thought 200 was a crazy number over 18 months, but its only 11 odd a month or 2 a week basically.  It has got me thinking about how many films I have actually watched altogether.  In an average week bound to watch at least 5 or as many as 10.
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

lurganblue

Hustle on Netflix, with Adam Sandler. It was nice to see him playing more serious type role and from the preview of the film, i thought it would be right up my street.

Overall i think the film just fell a little bit flat at times but it was still ok. Perhaps i'm just not a big enough basketball fan for it.

nrico2006

Quote from: lurganblue on June 22, 2022, 10:00:32 AM
Hustle on Netflix, with Adam Sandler. It was nice to see him playing more serious type role and from the preview of the film, i thought it would be right up my street.

Overall i think the film just fell a little bit flat at times but it was still ok. Perhaps i'm just not a big enough basketball fan for it.

It wasn't as good as I thought it was either.  I was probably expecting more after Uncut Gems, which I thought was brilliant.  I'm not a big basketball fan either, but films revolving around that sport tend to be very good.
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

An Watcher

Same as above tbh.  Watched Hostiles last night and thought it wasn't bad

tonto1888

Quote from: laoislad on June 04, 2022, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 29, 2022, 11:35:44 PM
Just saw Top Gun. Fantastic. Makes the original look pretty rubbish.
Just back from it. Absolutely loved it.

same. It was brillaint

J70

Quote from: Loughshore2022 on June 20, 2022, 03:09:41 PM
I've watched around 200 films the past 18 months. The 2 favourites that come to mind are the 2019 film 'The Boat', there wasn't any dialogue in this, just a man trying to survive in a boat that was being controlled by a hidden force.

The other film is 'A perfect world' from 1993 with Kevin Costner. In the early 90s there seemed to be a trend of making films set in the 50s and 60s. This was about a boy forming a friendship with his kidnapper on a road trip.
The reason why this film isn't well known is because it was released the same week as Mrs Doubtfire which took the shine off it

A Perfect World was a superb film.

Directed by Eastwood if I recall correctly.

He's fairly one-dimensional, but I always find Costner a compelling actor when he's properly cast.

Tony Baloney

Quote from: J70 on June 23, 2022, 12:50:46 PM
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on June 20, 2022, 03:09:41 PM
I've watched around 200 films the past 18 months. The 2 favourites that come to mind are the 2019 film 'The Boat', there wasn't any dialogue in this, just a man trying to survive in a boat that was being controlled by a hidden force.

The other film is 'A perfect world' from 1993 with Kevin Costner. In the early 90s there seemed to be a trend of making films set in the 50s and 60s. This was about a boy forming a friendship with his kidnapper on a road trip.
The reason why this film isn't well known is because it was released the same week as Mrs Doubtfire which took the shine off it

A Perfect World was a superb film.

Directed by Eastwood if I recall correctly.

He's fairly one-dimensional, but I always find Costner a compelling actor when he's properly cast.
I would agree. I think he is definitely under-rated due to his "steady" demeanour and someone who doesn't generally do showy acting. Dances With Wolves is fantastic.

Taylor

Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2022, 01:55:56 PM
Quote from: J70 on June 23, 2022, 12:50:46 PM
Quote from: Loughshore2022 on June 20, 2022, 03:09:41 PM
I've watched around 200 films the past 18 months. The 2 favourites that come to mind are the 2019 film 'The Boat', there wasn't any dialogue in this, just a man trying to survive in a boat that was being controlled by a hidden force.

The other film is 'A perfect world' from 1993 with Kevin Costner. In the early 90s there seemed to be a trend of making films set in the 50s and 60s. This was about a boy forming a friendship with his kidnapper on a road trip.
The reason why this film isn't well known is because it was released the same week as Mrs Doubtfire which took the shine off it

A Perfect World was a superb film.

Directed by Eastwood if I recall correctly.

He's fairly one-dimensional, but I always find Costner a compelling actor when he's properly cast.
I would agree. I think he is definitely under-rated due to his "steady" demeanour and someone who doesn't generally do showy acting. Dances With Wolves is fantastic.

Waterworld another Costner classic

Man Marker

Yellowstone is excellent.

nrico2006

Dances with Wolves is brilliant.  I also loved Costner in For the Love of the Game and Mr Brooks.
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

Milltown Row2

Quote from: nrico2006 on June 23, 2022, 02:46:57 PM
Dances with Wolves is brilliant.  I also loved Costner in For the Love of the Game and Mr Brooks.

Ya sort of liked him in Mr Brooks, considering all things lol
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