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Title: Movie recommendations
Post by: corn02 on October 23, 2007, 10:13:39 AM
Following on from movies that you love or hate anyone have any films that we may not have seen and can suggest we watch.

For those who like true story films like Coach Carter I say get Invincible, great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Donagh on October 23, 2007, 10:23:36 AM
Quote from: corn02 on October 23, 2007, 10:13:39 AM
Following on from movies that you love or hate anyone have any films that we may not have seen and can suggest we watch.

For those who like true story films like Coach Carter I say get Invincible, great show.

Death Proof and Planet Terror. Thought both of them were very good. The first is a Tarantino chick flick, if you can imagine such a thing, and the second a very funny gore fest from Robert Rodriguez. The two films were originally meant to be screened together under the name Grindhouse, but you can get both of them separately now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on October 23, 2007, 10:43:14 AM
Hard Rock Zombies
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Post by: stpauls on October 23, 2007, 10:59:33 AM
Donagh, they were released in the states as one movie, but were always going to be released seperatly over here. i heard the reviews on them were not great!

haven't been to the cinema recently, so can't really recommend anything!! Sorry!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: behind the wire on October 23, 2007, 11:09:08 AM
Has anyone got any info on the film that is supposed to be made about american boxer Micky Ward? i heard Matt Damon was meant to be in it but havent heard anything about it in a while now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on October 23, 2007, 11:14:05 AM
Anyone seen that new vampire one (or heard any reports)?
30 nights or something, I think its called.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: behind the wire on October 23, 2007, 11:24:20 AM
cheers hardstation. sounds like it should be a good movie when it eventually arrives. if its as good as the last movie made about an irish american boxer (cinderella man) it wont be half bad!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stpauls on October 23, 2007, 11:29:10 AM
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on October 23, 2007, 11:14:05 AM
Anyone seen that new vampire one (or heard any reports)?
30 nights or something, I think its called.

i haven't seen it but i have seen th trailers on the tv and looks pretty good if you like vampire flicks!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 23, 2007, 12:16:30 PM
Saw Rendition at the weekend. Very good show, but I heard it did poorly at the US Box Office. The subject matter could be the reason though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on October 23, 2007, 12:18:59 PM
I'll Kill You... I'll Bury You... I'll Spit On Your Grave Too!
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Post by: el_cuervo_fc on October 23, 2007, 12:22:16 PM
What about SAW IV anyone seen it yet?  Haven't heard any reports good or bad
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Post by: Rav67 on October 23, 2007, 12:23:29 PM
I've been told Dead Man's Shoes is a great film I'm going to watch it tonight
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Post by: magpie seanie on October 23, 2007, 12:28:32 PM
QuoteAnyone seen that new vampire one (or heard any reports)?
30 nights or something, I think its called.

Its called "30 days of night" but my brother saw it recently and suggested changing the last word of the name to a rhyming word beginning with sh.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on October 23, 2007, 12:29:23 PM
agreed Rav. The film I most want to see right now. Looked up a couple of clips on youtube there. 'What the f**k are you looking at?' 'At you, you ****!!!' All the local drug dealers shiteing themselves!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Homer on October 23, 2007, 12:32:32 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on October 23, 2007, 12:18:59 PM
I'll Kill You... I'll Bury You... I'll Spit On Your Grave Too!

Thats a bit harsh Steve, Ziggy was just suggesting a movie.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on October 23, 2007, 12:53:33 PM
Humanoids From The Deep
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Post by: parttimeexile on October 23, 2007, 03:16:47 PM
Boondock Saints is a good show. Seen it a few years ago but liked it a lot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 23, 2007, 03:35:21 PM
Of the ones released here lately

30 days of Night is shite.
We are the Night with Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg is good
The Game Plan is alright
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 22, 2007, 04:19:16 PM
are there any recomendations for over Christmas because according to the TV guide there isn't much on!

I watched "We are Marshall" there - very good but probably one of the most depressing films I've ever seen. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stew on December 22, 2007, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 22, 2007, 04:19:16 PM
are there any recomendations for over Christmas because according to the TV guide there isn't much on!

I watched "We are Marshall" there - very good but probably one of the most depressing films I've ever seen. 

You must have loved it then pog. I am surprised you didnt star in it if it was that depressing. :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 22, 2007, 05:20:39 PM
Mr Brooks.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 22, 2007, 05:25:52 PM
Quote from: stew on December 22, 2007, 05:15:02 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 22, 2007, 04:19:16 PM
are there any recomendations for over Christmas because according to the TV guide there isn't much on!

I watched "We are Marshall" there - very good but probably one of the most depressing films I've ever seen. 

You must have loved it then pog. I am surprised you didnt star in it if it was that depressing. :D

At least it portrayed the cold harsh reality of the world and not some flowery shite that you usually get on the TV this time of year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 22, 2007, 05:29:27 PM
The Lives of Others, could not recommend enough, a gem of a movie...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Claw on December 22, 2007, 05:32:59 PM
Quote from: corn02 on October 23, 2007, 10:13:39 AM
Following on from movies that you love or hate anyone have any films that we may not have seen and can suggest we watch.

For those who like true story films like Coach Carter I say get Invincible, great show.
Invincible - quality film!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on December 22, 2007, 07:01:38 PM
Indeed Invincible is excellent as is We Are Marshall. Matthew McConaguey (sp?) was surprisingly excellent in it.

Watched shatterred glass last night, very very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: magickingdom on December 22, 2007, 09:40:22 PM
Quote from: The Claw on December 22, 2007, 05:32:59 PM
Quote from: corn02 on October 23, 2007, 10:13:39 AM
Following on from movies that you love or hate anyone have any films that we may not have seen and can suggest we watch.

For those who like true story films like Coach Carter I say get Invincible, great show.
Invincible - quality film!!

just saw it last week - very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Carmen Stateside on December 22, 2007, 11:38:36 PM
I am Legend  Will Smith brilliant film! :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on December 23, 2007, 10:16:08 AM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on October 23, 2007, 12:29:23 PM
agreed Rav. The film I most want to see right now. Looked up a couple of clips on youtube there. 'What the f**k are you looking at?' 'At you, you ****!!!' All the local drug dealers shiteing themselves!!

Good show, class line!

I'd really reccomend Old Boy(Korean) & Switchblade Romance(French) - Don't let the subtitles put you off guys, I was told to watch them & was worried bout the subtitles - 2 class shows!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Lecale2 on January 16, 2008, 11:42:47 AM
Has No Country for Old men been shown in Belfast yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 16, 2008, 11:45:22 AM
Quote from: Lecale2 on January 16, 2008, 11:42:47 AM
Has No Country for Old men been shown in Belfast yet?

There were previews last week end - think it opens this week end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Square Ball on January 16, 2008, 11:55:51 AM
having received 14 nominations for BAFTAS, has anyone seen Atonement? is it a chick flic, an arty farty one or what?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Lecale2 on January 16, 2008, 11:56:18 AM
I love the Coen Brothers films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AZOffaly on January 16, 2008, 11:57:46 AM
I caught World Trade Centre on Sky Movies the other day. I thought it was very good, although the ex-Marine looking pensively into the sky, on the mobile phone was a bit U-S-A, U-S-A alright. He came down from Connecticut to help in the search for survivors/bodies and was obviously being asked on the phone if he would be back for work soon. His answer, eyes skyward. 'I don't know. They're going to need good men over there to avenge this'. The Schmaltz level was Elevated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 16, 2008, 09:37:30 PM
Charlie Wilson's war is well worth catching in the cinema.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stephenite on January 16, 2008, 09:50:26 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 16, 2008, 11:57:46 AM
I caught World Trade Centre on Sky Movies the other day. I thought it was very good, although the ex-Marine looking pensively into the sky, on the mobile phone was a bit U-S-A, U-S-A alright. He came down from Connecticut to help in the search for survivors/bodies and was obviously being asked on the phone if he would be back for work soon. His answer, eyes skyward. 'I don't know. They're going to need good men over there to avenge this'. The Schmaltz level was Elevated.

That line ruined the movie for me, I was very annoyed, because up to that point, they were doing quite well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on January 16, 2008, 10:05:12 PM
surely whoever mentioned the Boondock Saints is having a laugh - one of worst films I ever had the misfortune to see.

someone mentioned a few foreign ones. A great Spanish thriller is "Tesis" (Thesis). Loved it.

Watched Apocalypto the other night and enjoyed it. Really looking forward to No Country for Old Men, Bardem is generally nothing short of excellent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 16, 2008, 10:14:37 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on January 16, 2008, 11:45:22 AM
Quote from: Lecale2 on January 16, 2008, 11:42:47 AM
Has No Country for Old men been shown in Belfast yet?

There were previews last week end - think it opens this week end.

Yeah, starts friday.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 16, 2008, 10:17:01 PM
It's excellent - as is Charlie Wilson's War

looking forward to Cloverfield on Friday
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Post by: Rav67 on January 16, 2008, 10:23:20 PM
City of God
A Room for Romeo Brass
Dead Man's Shoes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on January 17, 2008, 12:24:56 AM
Recently, I've watched Fracture,This is England, Blood Diamond and the latest Jason Bourne film and thought they where all decent enough shows. I'd probably rank them in the order listed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 17, 2008, 03:14:42 AM
Quote from: ONeill on December 22, 2007, 05:20:39 PM
Mr Brooks.

Good enough movie, strange ending.

Recently Id go for The Bucket List, The Bourne Ultimatum, and 3-10 to Yuma. Its hard to beat a western.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fishbat on January 17, 2008, 03:58:22 AM
Saw an Aussie film called "Kenny" about a fella who dungs out dungers at festivals etc...done like a documentary - absolute scream, some of the best one liners i've heard in a while.

at the melbourne cup 150.000 people queuing for the bogs "get ready for today lads we're gonna be busier than a one armed bricklayer in Baghdad"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 17, 2008, 09:59:36 AM
QuoteRecently Id go for The Bucket List, The Bourne Ultimatum, and 3-10 to Yuma. Its hard to beat a western.

Ultimatum is good, and I love a western.  Looking forward to seeing the Jesse James movie. 3-10 to Yuma wasn't as good as I expected though, actually quite disappointing.  We are marshall is ok, and it has its fair share of typical over sentimental American moments. 

I watched the Good Shepherd last night, and thought it was very good.  Mr Brooks was excellent too. 
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Post by: Diet Coke on January 17, 2008, 10:08:58 AM
Alvin and the Chipmonks..............class :D
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Post by: oiddas on January 17, 2008, 10:11:53 AM
I am legend - should have been i am a leg end - pure shite!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on January 17, 2008, 10:14:18 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 16, 2008, 10:14:37 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on January 16, 2008, 11:45:22 AM
Quote from: Lecale2 on January 16, 2008, 11:42:47 AM
Has No Country for Old men been shown in Belfast yet?

There were previews last week end - think it opens this week end.

Yeah, starts friday.



I watched it yesterday and I was engrossed the whole way through.  Javier Bardem in it is excellent in it and plays a psychopath to a T.

There's obviously a few unexpected bits along the way which adds to the overall enjoyment.

I thoroughly enjoyed this film, but it was totally different to what i'd expected.  It's also not something that a woman would enjoy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: saffron on January 17, 2008, 10:36:27 AM
Throughly enjoyed it as well - not as good as Fargo but still very very enjoyable.

Took me ages to work out who the main characters wife was...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Moose on January 17, 2008, 12:34:27 PM
Yeah, looking forward to the "No Country for Old Men", read the book last year and its pretty dark, but the Coen brothers are brilliant filmmakers(and have a great sense of humour) so I'm expecting a lot
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 17, 2008, 12:59:58 PM
Looking forward to seeing Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood - it is supposed to be amazing and he's an obvious contender for an Oscar (if they're on that is!).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mentalman on January 17, 2008, 01:18:59 PM
Saw "The Assasination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford" last night. Very good, great performances, very well made but...in some ways it's almost like a documentary, and the voice overs adds to that feeling a little. It's still very good, it moves at a steady pace but it definitely isn't an action movie, despite containing very realistic, non-dramatised violence. Pitt, Affleck and Rockwell are excellent, as are all the supporting cast - right from the first moment you first see Affleck as Bob Ford you just get that feeling that there is something creepy about him, and can see why every he invoked that emotion in his contemporaries. Very realistic and not at all romanticised, it focuses on the characters involved not their adventures, but in the end it's very hard to feel much empathy for the characters involved.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: take_yer_points on January 17, 2008, 01:31:19 PM
Quote from: oiddas on January 17, 2008, 10:11:53 AM
I am legend - should have been i am a leg end - pure shite!

Agreed! Seen it on Saturday - worst I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Square Ball on January 17, 2008, 01:45:59 PM
No country for Old men is on here

http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/no_country_for_old_men (http://www.watch-movies.net/movies/no_country_for_old_men)

click on watch full movie, only watched about 10 minutes of it, very good quality
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: buglebhoy on January 17, 2008, 02:52:20 PM
Charlie wilson's war imho was pure shite, boring!!


Recent films i've seen

This is england and Blood diamond- great shows!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 17, 2008, 07:22:35 PM
QuoteCharlie wilson's war imho was pure shite, boring!!
Care to elaborate?

Was it "pure shite, boring" or was it just not your type of thing?   
The only criticism I'd have of it is that it was too short but Aaron Sorkin is a genius. 
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Post by: Square Ball on January 22, 2008, 09:03:29 PM
fantastic film on tomorrow night, Remember the Titans, its on BBc1 at 11:20
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Post by: ziggysego on January 22, 2008, 09:05:12 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 22, 2008, 09:03:29 PM
fantastic film on tomorrow night, Remember the Titans, its on BBc1 at 11:20

Seen that a few years. Outstanding film. Would have missed it tomorrow SB. Thanks for the notification.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 22, 2008, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 22, 2008, 09:05:12 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 22, 2008, 09:03:29 PM
fantastic film on tomorrow night, Remember the Titans, its on BBc1 at 11:20

Seen that a few years. Outstanding film. Would have missed it tomorrow SB. Thanks for the notification.
Have it on DVD, brilliant!


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 22, 2008, 10:41:11 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 17, 2008, 07:22:35 PM
QuoteCharlie wilson's war imho was pure shite, boring!!
Care to elaborate?

Was it "pure shite, boring" or was it just not your type of thing?   
The only criticism I'd have of it is that it was too short but Aaron Sorkin is a genius. 

Totally agree pints... West Wing is probably my favourite TV show ever and I was gutted to learn that they axed Studio 60... I thought it was class. Enjoyed Charlie Wilson's War also the dialogue and the banter in Sorkin's screenplay's is pure class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Square Ball on January 24, 2008, 01:09:11 AM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 22, 2008, 09:03:29 PM
fantastic film on tomorrow night, Remember the Titans, its on BBc1 at 11:20

sheer class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heganboy on January 24, 2008, 03:01:08 AM
some ive seen recently are quite good, bucket list, mr brooks (v good) and run fat boy run which i really did not expect to like but ended up pissing myself at...
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Post by: ziggysego on January 24, 2008, 08:45:28 AM
You can get trousers to help with that problem heganboy.
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Post by: The squinted eye on January 24, 2008, 09:46:17 AM
Watched Rise of the Foot Soldier over the weekend, loved it. Its a bit like Gangster no 1, you will have to like your violence in films though...which I do!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 24, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
One of my favourites was on Sky the other night - Fallen.  Anybody else seen it?  I like most films with Denzel, Deja Vu and He Got Game were also very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 24, 2008, 11:12:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 24, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
One of my favourites was on Sky the other night - Fallen.  Anybody else seen it?  I like most films with Denzel, Deja Vu and He Got Game were also very good.

"... Time is on my side, YES IT IS!!!"

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 27, 2008, 02:09:20 PM
Glory Road
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Post by: The Corporal on January 28, 2008, 07:31:51 PM
Sweeney Todd??? Any reviews? really want to see it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: his holiness nb on January 28, 2008, 07:43:13 PM
Quote from: The Corporal on January 28, 2008, 07:31:51 PM
Sweeney Todd??? Any reviews? really want to see it!

Burton, Depp, Bonham Carter, gotta be good Corporal.

Has anyone seen Deathproof yet?

Great craic, saw it the other day.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Fear Rua on January 28, 2008, 08:18:25 PM
Quote from: his holiness nb on January 28, 2008, 07:43:13 PM
Quote from: The Corporal on January 28, 2008, 07:31:51 PM
Sweeney Todd??? Any reviews? really want to see it!

Burton, Depp, Bonham Carter, gotta be good Corporal.

Has anyone seen Deathproof yet?

Great craic, saw it the other day.

Downloaded Sweeny the other night, its not bad, BUT too much singing in it, I know its based on a musical but in "un-Burtons" it a bit
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on January 29, 2008, 01:29:21 PM
No Country for Old Men is the best film I have seen in the cinema for ages.  Two of my friends also liked it, another thought it was crap.  I'm looking forward to There will be Blood and Cloverfield.

I watched One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest last night, thought it was very good.  I'm sure a few of ye have watched this, any opinions on it?

I also have Donnie Brasco on DVD, anyone see this?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Maximus Marillius on January 29, 2008, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on January 29, 2008, 01:29:21 PM
No Country for Old Men is the best film I have seen in the cinema for ages.  Two of my friends also liked it, another thought it was crap.  I'm looking forward to There will be Blood and Cloverfield.

I watched One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest last night, thought it was very good.  I'm sure a few of ye have watched this, any opinions on it?

I also have Donnie Brasco on DVD, anyone see this?

One flew over the cookoo's nest...all time classic. Jack at his very best. What about the big indain...the first time he speaks...class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 29, 2008, 01:33:16 PM
QuoteI also have Donnie Brasco on DVD, anyone see this?

Yeah it's in my collection, good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on January 29, 2008, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: Maximus Marillius on January 29, 2008, 01:31:27 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on January 29, 2008, 01:29:21 PM
No Country for Old Men is the best film I have seen in the cinema for ages.  Two of my friends also liked it, another thought it was crap.  I'm looking forward to There will be Blood and Cloverfield.

I watched One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest last night, thought it was very good.  I'm sure a few of ye have watched this, any opinions on it?

I also have Donnie Brasco on DVD, anyone see this?

One flew over the cookoo's nest...all time classic. Jack at his very best. What about the big indain...the first time he speaks...class

Yeah Jack was great.  At his very best is right.  I nearly had an argument with a friend when I said he is so overrated in Batman as the Joker, but in this film he really deserved the Oscar he won.   I couldn't stop laughing when the Indian speaks.  Now parts of the Simpson's make more sense after seeing this film :D
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Post by: Donagh on January 31, 2008, 11:23:04 AM
Have to agree with everyone there on 'No Country for Old Men'. Downloaded and watched it last night and thought it was brilliant. Will probably go and watch it again in the cinema over the weekend. Anyone else pick up on the references to 'The Searchers' (Tommy Lee in the doorway, "That'll be the day", etc)? I assume the title comes from the first line of Sailing to Byzantium by WB Yates:

That is no country for old men. The young
In one another's arms, birds in the trees
Those dying generations at their song,
The salmon-falls, the mackerel-crowded seas,
Fish, flesh, or fowl, commend all summer long
Whatever is begotten, born, and dies.
Caught in that sensual music all neglect
Monuments of unageing intellect.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 31, 2008, 01:21:09 PM
Only saw the Cuckoos nest last year through the free 3month trial with tesco, great show.  Nicholson was brilliant in Batman, and I didn't like the idea of someone else trying to reprise the role.  But when I saw the trailer for the new Batman a few weeks ago when I was at the cinema, Ledger seems to have done a great job.
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Post by: his holiness nb on January 31, 2008, 01:23:12 PM
Saw "Once" last night, nice film, very enjoyable. Dont know about brilliant, but nice.
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Post by: Rick O Shea on January 31, 2008, 01:55:02 PM
Any of our american friends seen cloverfield yet??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on January 31, 2008, 03:02:32 PM
No Country for Old Men is pure class!
havent seen once but the stateside crowd are ravin about it.
looking forward to juno.

the IFI have a coen brothers season on now. i missed millers crossing, i hear its class?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mentalman on January 31, 2008, 03:07:17 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on January 31, 2008, 03:02:32 PM
the IFI have a coen brothers season on now. i missed millers crossing, i hear its class?

Brilliant in my opinion, it is one of my favourites.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on January 31, 2008, 03:17:06 PM
Speaking of de Coen Brothers, watched Barton Fink, Blood Simple and The Hudsucker Proxy at the weekend, dem boys sure know hoe to tell a story...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Surreal Steve on February 03, 2008, 05:25:26 AM
No Country For Old Men-ok show, expected more after seeing it being hyped so much on here
This is England- Good show
Cloverfield-worth a watch, but i watched it on googlevid and the quality wasnt great so probably detracted from my enjoyment of it
Juno-Best out of these four for me. very enjoyable, for all ages too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 03, 2008, 01:17:09 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on January 29, 2008, 01:29:21 PM
I watched One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest last night, thought it was very good.  I'm sure a few of ye have watched this, any opinions on it?

I also have Donnie Brasco on DVD, anyone see this?
One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest is not just very good, it's a perfect film.
What's more the book is excellent. The adaptation of the book onto film was genius.
The film has McMurphy as the central character, the book is seen through the eyes of the Indian, Chief Bromden.

Donnie Brasco, imo is the best I have seen about the Mafia, cut's out all the glamour, superbly well made film. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 03, 2008, 12:44:09 AM
Watched Juno tonight. Great wee film, and even the missus will enjoy it. The critics all said it was well scripted. I never knew what that meant until I watched this film!

I seen 'gone baby gone' last weekend with Morgan Freeman, and Ben Affleck directing. I don't think it's out here until June, but again another very good film. A lot of the Madeline McCann story about it.
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Post by: gawa316 on March 03, 2008, 01:01:08 AM
Just watching the green mile. Great show easily in my top 5 movies along with Braveheart, Shawshank, Goodfellas and .... shit can't think of a 5th ???
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Post by: gawa316 on March 03, 2008, 01:20:18 AM
Quote from: hardstation on March 03, 2008, 01:03:46 AM
Watching it myself. Great scannán.

Also, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is brilliant.

Never seen it. Must get it out
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 03, 2008, 09:54:20 AM
Cuckoo's nest was one of them films were as a wee lad the poster scared me. One evening a film was starting on BBC 2 a few years back, and I started to watch and at the end thought it was a fantastic film, a classic

Shocked when I checked to see what it was called.....it was chitty, chitty bang bang.



Only joking...it was cuckoo's nest.
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Post by: Donagh on March 03, 2008, 11:44:43 AM
Watched The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada the other night. Think it is Tommy Lee's Directing debut. Excellent little movie.
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Post by: parttimeexile on March 03, 2008, 03:04:02 PM
Saw Tigerland a few weeks ago and thought it was a really good film. Anyone else see it?
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Post by: Zapatista on March 03, 2008, 03:27:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 03, 2008, 01:17:09 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on January 29, 2008, 01:29:21 PM
I watched One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest last night, thought it was very good.  I'm sure a few of ye have watched this, any opinions on it?

I also have Donnie Brasco on DVD, anyone see this?
One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest is not just very good, it's a perfect film.
What's more the book is excellent. The adaptation of the book onto film was genius.
The film has McMurphy as the central character, the book is seen through the eyes of the Indian, Chief Bromden.

Donnie Brasco, imo is the best I have seen about the Mafia, cut's out all the glamour, superbly well made film. 


The only time I have ever enjoyed a movie better than the book. Great book but I loved the movie.
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Post by: Fíor Gael on March 03, 2008, 03:28:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 03, 2008, 01:17:09 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on January 29, 2008, 01:29:21 PM
I watched One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest last night, thought it was very good.  I'm sure a few of ye have watched this, any opinions on it?

I also have Donnie Brasco on DVD, anyone see this?
One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest is not just very good, it's a perfect film.
What's more the book is excellent. The adaptation of the book onto film was genius.
The film has McMurphy as the central character, the book is seen through the eyes of the Indian, Chief Bromden.

Donnie Brasco, imo is the best I have seen about the Mafia, cut's out all the glamour, superbly well made film. 


Definatley a must see film.
Other older fimls that I'd recommend
'The Field'
'Cool hand Luke'
Full metal Jacket'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jimbobjnr on March 03, 2008, 06:17:18 PM
Can't really look far past The Godfather, its on most peoples top 10 film lists for a reason. Every time you watch it, it gets better.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on March 04, 2008, 07:38:24 PM
C'mon suggest a few more decent films, my rental list is getting low.

No sci fi or love stories.
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Post by: unforgiven on March 04, 2008, 08:14:13 PM
have you seen 'the notebook' POG?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 04, 2008, 08:20:50 PM
Quote from: unforgiven on March 04, 2008, 08:14:13 PM
have you seen 'the notebook' POG?

I said no love stories.
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Post by: unforgiven on March 04, 2008, 08:25:11 PM
Shame, I was gonna build it up to be a cross between 'Walk the Line" and 'The Godfather'!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 04, 2008, 08:57:16 PM
Infernal Affairs has had a few showings on Film 4.
dir John Chan  - subtitled.

The Departed is a remake of it but IA is the class film.


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Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 04, 2008, 09:57:57 PM
Has anyone got a media player?
Great wee yoke for films. It's basically an external HD that plugs into your tele and plays films. I take mine to work and leech of others.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on March 08, 2008, 10:01:39 AM
Went to see Vantage Point last night.

Really enjoyed it - keeps you thinking the whole way through

The end could have been better

If you like 24 you'll love this film

Shortso rating 9/10
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Post by: nrico2006 on April 30, 2008, 03:58:17 PM
Saw a few good British films recently:

Love, Honour and Obey
Rise of the foot soldier and
Sexy Beast.

Apparently The Business with Danny Dyer is great too. 

An all time classic was on last night - Roadhouse.

I also finally found a region 2 copy of the greatest fight film of all time - Bloodsport!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on April 30, 2008, 04:08:16 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 30, 2008, 03:58:17 PM
Saw a few good British films recently:

Love, Honour and Obey
Rise of the foot soldier and
Sexy Beast.

Apparently The Business with Danny Dyer is great too. 

An all time classic was on last night - Roadhouse.

I also finally found a region 2 copy of the greatest fight film of all time - Bloodsport!

Roadhouse is actually based on real events NRico and i was the technical director on it.
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Post by: screenexile on April 30, 2008, 04:19:13 PM
Anybody seen "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"? I went to see it last night and although there is a bit of the chick flick about it I thought it was absolutely hilarious. SOme great one liners and embarrassing scenes to keep people entertained. Oh and no shortage of Eye Candy as well ... WOWZA!

(http://www.nemesismatrix.com/cybertron/transformers/mila_kunis_l1.jpg)

(http://www.crankymatty.com/files/page0_blog_entry115_2.jpg)
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Post by: nrico2006 on April 30, 2008, 04:42:13 PM
QuoteRoadhouse is actually based on real events NRico and i was the technical director on it.

I was thinking some of the dodgy shirt, hairdos and goings-on were reminiscent of The Mariners.  I even seen you doing a Sam Elliot on the bar aswell, well maybe without the knife!
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Post by: ziggysego on April 30, 2008, 04:52:42 PM
I heard that 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall was supposed to be good. Might go and see it. Anyword on what Iron Man is meant to be like?
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Post by: muppet on April 30, 2008, 05:17:10 PM
Went to 'Lars and the real girl' with last week.

Its a very very quirky film, surprisingly so for an American flim, with an original plot.

She loved it and I would say I enjoyed it. But stay away if you don't like quirky.
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Post by: screenmachine on April 30, 2008, 06:23:57 PM
seen 'we own the night' there recently, good show, well worth a watch!
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 30, 2008, 06:39:04 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 30, 2008, 04:52:42 PM
I heard that 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall was supposed to be good. Might go and see it. Anyword on what Iron Man is meant to be like?

Your typical Superman-type film

Might go see it over the weekend

Don't go see the new Harold and Kumar movie - it's seriously shit
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Post by: AFS on May 01, 2008, 07:51:15 AM
Quote from: screenmachine on April 30, 2008, 06:23:57 PM
seen 'we own the night' there recently, good show, well worth a watch!

We own the shite more like. Worst film i've seen this year, and i've watch Paris Hilton's film.
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Post by: Aerlik on May 01, 2008, 08:27:24 AM
I watched " Before the devil knows you're dead" the other night.  Very enjoyable.  Full of gore, shagging, suspense and don't fall asleep.  I also got "Death at a funeral" out on DVD the other night.  What a funny fillum.  Quare craic.

And I took mini-me to see "Howard finds a who".  Dr.Seuss-type stuff.  Enjoyable.  Managed to stay awake all through.  Helped no end by junior telling me what was going to happen having seen the fillum twice before.
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on May 01, 2008, 08:49:24 AM
Quote from: AFS on May 01, 2008, 07:51:15 AM
Quote from: screenmachine on April 30, 2008, 06:23:57 PM
seen 'we own the night' there recently, good show, well worth a watch!

We own the shite more like. Worst film i've seen this year, and i've watch Paris Hilton's film.

God I thought it was quite good, though I have watched some rubbish lately!

Got it & Rendition out a few weeks ago, enjoyed both of them!
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Post by: gander on May 01, 2008, 10:48:03 AM
Seen the new Jesse James film with Brad Pitt in it recently - Pure Shite!
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Post by: nrico2006 on May 01, 2008, 11:38:18 AM
I bought Jess James and was impressed with certain elements of it but overall it wasn't amazing.

We own the night is average and this kind of movie has been done before.
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Post by: gallsman on May 01, 2008, 01:19:58 PM
Saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall last night, very funny in the usual Apatow style. Strong start and end but the middle is a bit weak and drags out a bit, but definitely worth going to see for a few laughs. Plus, Kristen Bell (even if she is ridiculously c**k-eyed, [no puns please!]) and Mila Kunis look sensational in it!
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Post by: mhacadoir on May 01, 2008, 01:40:23 PM
saw the recruit the other night on telly, with colin farrell and al pacino. very good show.

also saw the sum of all fears which i enjoyed
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Post by: Tony Baloney on May 01, 2008, 01:46:24 PM
QuoteWe own the night is average and this kind of movie has been done before.

What were someone infiltrates a gang? Then there would be no Serpico, Donnie Brasco, The Departed etc. etc. Maybe they should only have made one film about WWII, or the Vietnam War...
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Post by: nrico2006 on May 01, 2008, 03:05:49 PM
QuoteWhat were someone infiltrates a gang? Then there would be no Serpico, Donnie Brasco, The Departed etc. etc. Maybe they should only have made one film about WWII, or the Vietnam War...

Think you mean 'where' not were!

It is hardly a movie about someone infiltrating a gang; he went bugged to one meet and was found out.  The movie was ordinary and was slightly hyped due to its cast.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on May 01, 2008, 08:14:46 PM
I liked Jesse James and We own the night (really liked the car chase scene).

I saw that one about the shooting of John Lennon at the weekend, well worth the watch, interesting. 
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on May 05, 2008, 11:36:44 AM
Saw Forgetting Sarah Marshall last week it weas f**king hilarious I thought, though its just my type of film, I love stupid comedies...

All the fellas from Superbad in it an all, funny as f**k, thought Russell Brand was absolutley class as well.

Kunis is better than Bell, wasn't happy to hear after the film that the tits you see aren't actually Kunis'!!
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Post by: magickingdom on May 05, 2008, 12:36:56 PM
saw forgetting sarah marshal and its a real good laugh, definitely recommend it ;D ;D
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Post by: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 08:23:17 AM
I sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie >:(
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Post by: rosnarun on July 09, 2008, 09:45:42 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 08:23:17 AM
I sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie >:(

you cant say that to a generation who   fell asleep and nearly missed ALI V Spink (open to correction long time ago ) because of it, fond memories
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 09, 2008, 09:49:37 AM
Done the family bit this week...

....SATC and Kung Fu panda this week.

SATC was better than I hoped. Aptly named, but don't go expecting high speed car chases etc.

KFP..quality. Not as lol as Shrek or Toy Story but very good all the same. Loved the fight scenes. It was the wee fellas first time in the cinema, so maybe that added to the whole thing.
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Post by: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 09:54:53 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 08:23:17 AM
I sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie >:(

:o  WHAT?  Thats one of my favourite movies of all time.
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Post by: bridgegael on July 09, 2008, 09:56:03 AM
dunno if these have been mentioned,  watched Rendition and Kiterunner both very good shows.
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Post by: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 10:00:56 AM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 09:54:53 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 08:23:17 AM
I sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie >:(

:o  WHAT?  Thats one of my favourite movies of all time.

My house mate said that too but after we watched it lastnight I said to him it was shit and he said "fcuk that was pretty crap alright".
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Post by: Dinny Breen on July 09, 2008, 11:33:24 AM
Saw The Mist at the weekend, surprisingly good and very jumpy, all in the head mind...
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Post by: The Claw on July 09, 2008, 11:38:25 AM
Saw wanted, absolutely ridiculous craic goin on it in. Some bits entertaining but in general, poor, not worth the admission fee. 3/10
Also saw Hancock, had the potential to be good, again, some parts are good, good storyline, action and acting but there was just something missing to make it a good film. 6/10
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Post by: Onion Bag on July 09, 2008, 11:40:27 AM
Watched American Gangster at the weekend, thought it was brilliant!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 11:46:19 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 10:00:56 AM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 09:54:53 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 08:23:17 AM
I sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie >:(

:o  WHAT?  Thats one of my favourite movies of all time.

My house mate said that too but after we watched it lastnight I said to him it was shit and he said "fcuk that was pretty crap alright".

:o  Maybe it's just because Im big into stuff about the Vietnam War, but I thought it was a great way of showing the aftermath of the war and how it mentally affected those in it.  Although it's not a Vietnam Film as such.  Maybe you were expecting it to be like Platoon or Apocalypse Now?  Both class films.
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on July 09, 2008, 12:00:43 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 11:46:19 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 10:00:56 AM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 09:54:53 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 08:23:17 AM
I sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie >:(

:o  WHAT?  Thats one of my favourite movies of all time.

My house mate said that too but after we watched it lastnight I said to him it was shit and he said "fcuk that was pretty crap alright".

:o  Maybe it's just because Im big into stuff about the Vietnam War, but I thought it was a great way of showing the aftermath of the war and how it mentally affected those in it.  Although it's not a Vietnam Film as such.  Maybe you were expecting it to be like Platoon or Apocalypse Now?  Both class films.

Platoon is class, Apocalypse Now... very hard to watch! (2 versions though?)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 11:46:19 AM
:o  Maybe it's just because Im big into stuff about the Vietnam War, but I thought it was a great way of showing the aftermath of the war and how it mentally affected those in it.  Although it's not a Vietnam Film as such.  Maybe you were expecting it to be like Platoon or Apocalypse Now?  Both class films.

I did find the stuff set in Vietnam Good. I hated the start with them leaving work and going on the piss, it was drawing out to long with terrible dialog. I hated the wedding scene which lasted for an irritating 30 mins with little dialog and finally established very little. The Vietnam stuff was good and the aftermath was OK, it too was drawing out with poor dialog. Neither the Vietnam or post Vietnam made up for a terrible first hour/hour and a half.

I didn't even know it was about Vietnam. Perhaps it was break through when it was released but the idea has been done a lot since and that might have taken away from my view.

Platoon and Apocalypse Now are fantastic the latter in particular.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 12:25:47 PM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 11:46:19 AM
:o  Maybe it's just because Im big into stuff about the Vietnam War, but I thought it was a great way of showing the aftermath of the war and how it mentally affected those in it.  Although it's not a Vietnam Film as such.  Maybe you were expecting it to be like Platoon or Apocalypse Now?  Both class films.

I did find the stuff set in Vietnam Good. I hated the start with them leaving work and going on the piss, it was drawing out to long with terrible dialog. I hated the wedding scene which lasted for an irritating 30 mins with little dialog and finally established very little. The Vietnam stuff was good and the aftermath was OK, it too was drawing out with poor dialog. Neither the Vietnam or post Vietnam made up for a terrible first hour/hour and a half.

I didn't even know it was about Vietnam. Perhaps it was break through when it was released but the idea has been done a lot since and that might have taken away from my view.

Platoon and Apocalypse Now are fantastic the latter in particular.

I know what you mean about the start being kinda slow, but I enjoyed that part.  For me, it helped develop the characters a lot more and so by the time you got to the Russian Roulette scene I knew them better and it affected me more.  As I said earlier it's not a Vietnam Film as such.  it's more of a social commentary on war.....you could change the scene to any war and it would have the same psychological impact.

Ah well, different Strokes for different folks and all that.

I seen Juno on Saturday night.  Enjoyable wee film.
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Post by: Over the Bar on July 09, 2008, 12:34:07 PM
QuoteI sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie

you cant say that to a generation who   fell asleep and nearly missed ALI V Spink (open to correction long time ago ) because of it, fond memories

Pretty sure that you are spot on there.   I also recall that at the min-point of the film, the bit where they are in the cages with rats, the film started from the beginning again.
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 09, 2008, 12:36:49 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 12:25:47 PM
Quote from: Zapatista on July 09, 2008, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on July 09, 2008, 11:46:19 AM
:o  Maybe it's just because Im big into stuff about the Vietnam War, but I thought it was a great way of showing the aftermath of the war and how it mentally affected those in it.  Although it's not a Vietnam Film as such.  Maybe you were expecting it to be like Platoon or Apocalypse Now?  Both class films.

I did find the stuff set in Vietnam Good. I hated the start with them leaving work and going on the piss, it was drawing out to long with terrible dialog. I hated the wedding scene which lasted for an irritating 30 mins with little dialog and finally established very little. The Vietnam stuff was good and the aftermath was OK, it too was drawing out with poor dialog. Neither the Vietnam or post Vietnam made up for a terrible first hour/hour and a half.

I didn't even know it was about Vietnam. Perhaps it was break through when it was released but the idea has been done a lot since and that might have taken away from my view.

Platoon and Apocalypse Now are fantastic the latter in particular.

I know what you mean about the start being kinda slow, but I enjoyed that part.  For me, it helped develop the characters a lot more and so by the time you got to the Russian Roulette scene I knew them better and it affected me more.  As I said earlier it's not a Vietnam Film as such.  it's more of a social commentary on war.....you could change the scene to any war and it would have the same psychological impact.

Ah well, different Strokes for different folks and all that.

I seen Juno on Saturday night.  Enjoyable wee film.

Yip...Juno is very good. Great dialogue in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on July 09, 2008, 12:49:58 PM
Quote from: Over the Bar on July 09, 2008, 12:34:07 PM
QuoteI sat up untill 2.30am this morning watching 'The Deer Hunter'. What a shit movie

you cant say that to a generation who   fell asleep and nearly missed ALI V Spink (open to correction long time ago ) because of it, fond memories

Pretty sure that you are spot on there.   I also recall that at the min-point of the film, the bit where they are in the cages with rats, the film started from the beginning again.

Sorry lads but yiz are way off...it was "The Great White Hope" Gerry Cooney V Larry Holmes in 1982.....fcuk I'm getting old :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 09, 2008, 01:08:18 PM
I only got around to watching Deer Hunter about 2 months ago and thought it was excellent.  As for Apocalypse Now - pure tripe!

Juno was a good show with your man Bateman again enhancing his profile - I hadn't seen him really since Teen Wolf Too!  I see he is in Hancock aswell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 09, 2008, 01:10:28 PM
The new Indiana Jones movie imo is crap as is No Country for Old Men ????? , the multi oscar winner by the Coen Bros (who I usually like).
There have been some great westerns on TG4 recently with the great Lee van Cleef.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on July 09, 2008, 01:35:08 PM
Saw Gone Baby Gone at the weekend, very good, has something for everyone...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on July 09, 2008, 01:43:50 PM
QuoteNo Country for Old Men ??

I loved it!!

Best 'baddie' ever!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 09, 2008, 04:35:08 PM
QuoteQuote
No Country for Old Men ??

I loved it!!

Best 'baddie' ever!!

Good movie, shit ending!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Onion Bag on July 09, 2008, 04:38:55 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on July 09, 2008, 01:35:08 PM
Saw Gone Baby Gone at the weekend, very good, has something for everyone...

Seen it myself, really enjoyed it  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on July 09, 2008, 04:46:21 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 09, 2008, 04:35:08 PM
QuoteQuote
No Country for Old Men ??

I loved it!!

Best 'baddie' ever!!

Good movie, shit ending!

Does every movie have to wrap every possible storyline up into a nice little bow tie??? Personally I loved the ending and they wtf reaction in the cinema, similar to The Sopranos, a little drama goes a long way...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 09, 2008, 05:04:41 PM
QuoteDoes every movie have to wrap every possible storyline up into a nice little bow tie??? Personally I loved the ending and they wtf reaction in the cinema, similar to The Sopranos, a little drama goes a long way...

I anticipated a response such as yours but the ending was shit simple as that.  I appreciate a bit of drama but in this case it didn't fit in with the rest of the film.  As for the end of Soprano's, if you're into that kind of ending fair play to you.  I haven't watched the series, but I know of the ending and I'd prefer to know actually what happened as opposed to being left clueless.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 09, 2008, 05:10:47 PM
Just watched "In bruges" and "Charlie Bartlett" over the weekend. Decent enough flicks - not going to win any awards. Some very funny "irish" moments in in bruges, colin farrell is very good in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on July 09, 2008, 05:13:45 PM
in the last week i've watched for the 1st time: the departed, scarface and american gangster. in ranking order of which was the best one i'd put 1. scarface 2. american gangster 3. the departed (i thought some aspects of this film were a bit silly to be honest)
i also watched gone baby gone recently and thought it was just ok.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on July 09, 2008, 06:44:31 PM
The Dark Knight is getting rave early reviews - looking forward to this one.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_dark_knight/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Fear Rua on July 09, 2008, 06:55:44 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 09, 2008, 05:10:47 PM
Just watched "In bruges" and "Charlie Bartlett" over the weekend. Decent enough flicks - not going to win any awards. Some very funny "irish" moments in in bruges, colin farrell is very good in it.

watched it last weekend, very enjoyable- "yiz are a pack of elephants"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fluffy Che on July 12, 2008, 12:31:40 PM
http://www.righteouskill-themovie.com/ Might spark some interest with these two old hams..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: FL/MAYO on July 12, 2008, 06:30:59 PM
Quote from: Fluffy Che on July 12, 2008, 12:31:40 PM
http://www.righteouskill-themovie.com/ Might spark some interest with these two old hams..

Looks like something I would watch, I hope the best parts of the movie were not in the trailer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fluffy Che on July 12, 2008, 08:41:53 PM
l agree...two great actors tho some of the recent work did'nt really do it for me. l will be in Miami when it opens and will definately check it out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: achadh gallain on July 12, 2008, 08:43:49 PM
i thought kung fu panda was a good wee show!! tho i did feel a wee bit old to be there  :-\

watched anchorman last nite aswell.. that film will never get old!! legendary!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Yes I Would on July 13, 2008, 01:32:03 AM
After watching 'The Last King of Scotland' . Thought it was a good enough show!
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 13, 2008, 01:45:20 AM
Quote from: Yes I Would on July 13, 2008, 01:32:03 AM
After watching 'The Last King of Scotland' . Thought it was a good enough show!


Yip. Was good enough, but I thought that maybe it was because I was ignorant to the story.
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Post by: nic on July 13, 2008, 11:08:24 AM

The Princess Bride- An oldie but a goodie
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Post by: The Iceman on July 15, 2008, 05:29:59 PM
the new Rambo - definitely one for the boys

Iron Man - quality show for any marvel fans

Incredible Hulk - surprisingly good

Can't wait for the Dark Night - have pre-ordered my IMax tickets for NYC - gonna be mental
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Post by: hitzelsperger on July 15, 2008, 06:19:15 PM
last king of scotland is great show as is the departed. has anyone watched Mr Brooks with Costner and Demi Moore, great viewing!
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Post by: Puckoon on July 15, 2008, 06:23:48 PM
Mr Brooks, good show. Iffy ending.
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Post by: Mack the finger on July 15, 2008, 06:35:34 PM
Really enjoyed 'Before the devil knows you're dead' with phillip seymour hoffman.

Am sure someones already mentioned it but 'Dead man's shoes' is an absolute classic.

Anyone seen that new one with Daniel Day lewis yet, the one he got the oscar for? Will try and
rent it soon.
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Post by: The Iceman on July 15, 2008, 06:59:08 PM
there will be blood

DDL puts in another great performance but for me the film wasnt that good itself
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Post by: The Corporal on July 15, 2008, 10:54:54 PM
Finally saw  No Country For Old Men... good film but was left disappointed with the ending! It's like they ended it mid scene.

Dark Knight is going to be awesome, pre-booked my tickets for it last week!
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 15, 2008, 10:59:04 PM
Pre booked dark knight as well, in that vip crap the odyssey, anyone been, is it really that good??
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Post by: corn02 on July 15, 2008, 11:20:06 PM
No Country for no men was fantastic from start to finish, There will be blood  was very dissapointing, don't think I looked forward to a film as much in a long time.

Watched Knocked up this week, pretty decent.

Seen the Happening last week, shite!
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 16, 2008, 10:19:24 AM
Anyone seen WALL-E yet?

The wife got the... ahem... DVD of it last week (Long story), and the DVD quality was just ok. Sat and watched it with the wee lad, and thought it was fairly good. There is very little dialogue for the first 40 minutes or so, so the film is essentially two parts.

Now the wee boy is 3 so I thought he'd get bored after 10 minutes. Not a hate. Sat gob smacked throughout, and then asked to watch it again straight away!

I have read all the reviews this week, and everyone claims it to be the greatest animation film ever! I think I have missed something, maybe as it was a poor copy, or I was sick at the time, so me and him are for the cinema to watch it this week. It's good...but not the greatness that is being bestowed on it.

Anyone else see it?
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Post by: Hereiam on July 16, 2008, 10:25:08 AM
Watched SAW lll last nite. The fella that come up with that whole SAW concept should be locked up for even thinking like that. Unreal.
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Post by: Zapatista on July 16, 2008, 10:31:04 AM
Quote from: corn02 on July 15, 2008, 11:20:06 PM
No Country for no men was fantastic from start to finish, There will be blood  was very dissapointing, don't think I looked forward to a film as much in a long time.

Watched Knocked up this week, pretty decent.

Seen the Happening last week, shite!

There Will Be blood is an excellent movie. I loved it.

No Country was good but not great. I was surprised Tommy Lee Jones actually did a good job for a change. The Hitchhiker was a better movie.

I really liked Kung Fu Panda.

Hancock was an Ok movie. It's about a Super Hero with a few emotional problems. It's a romanitic comedy really.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on July 23, 2008, 09:16:39 PM
Mr Brooks - excellent
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 23, 2008, 10:47:30 PM
Has no one seen Wall-E yet?
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Post by: Gold on July 23, 2008, 11:16:02 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 23, 2008, 10:47:30 PM
Has no one seen Wall-E yet?

i went on saturday mornin with 4 year old

i thought it was very good, thought it would be too old for the young fella but he loved it and didnt take his eyes off it

would go and see it again though also as i dont know why i thought it was so good as i cant really remember any dialogue or point to it
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Post by: Onion Bag on July 24, 2008, 08:54:55 AM
I watched Zoolander the other night on Film4, Thought it was a load of shite the 1st time i sat down to watch it, turned it off after 10 mins, but im glad i give it a second chance and thought it was very funny  but stupid if you know what i mean
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Post by: Zapatista on July 24, 2008, 08:59:11 AM
I saw Wall.e on Tuesday. I really enjoyed it. Very little dialogue but entertaining all the same. It could be the new ET.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 24, 2008, 11:21:31 AM
Quote from: Onion Bag on July 24, 2008, 08:54:55 AM
I watched Zoolander the other night on Film4, Thought it was a load of shite the 1st time i sat down to watch it, turned it off after 10 mins, but im glad i give it a second chance and thought it was very funny  but stupid if you know what i mean

Yeah Zoolander is class

Merman!!
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Post by: buglebhoy on July 24, 2008, 11:29:51 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on July 09, 2008, 01:35:08 PM
Saw Gone Baby Gone at the weekend, very good, has something for everyone...

brilliant film
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Post by: Niall Quinn on September 25, 2008, 03:55:13 AM
I enjoyed Burn After Reading. Fascinating characters.
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Post by: The Corporal on September 25, 2008, 08:11:00 AM
Seen Step Brothers the other week, possibly the funniest movie ive ever seen
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Post by: screenexile on September 25, 2008, 09:10:06 AM
Watched Stepbrothers too but after the first sort of half an hour when the brothers stopped fighting eachother I kind of lost interest and the story dicintegrated massively. I know it's not a plotline I'm looking for in these types of movie but they could have made a bit of an effort at some kind of decent story. Not a patch on Anchorman, Wedding Crashers, Old School but fairly amusing.

The scene with the Drumkit will be a keeper and one fired about between lads for a log time. "Look my balls are on your drumkit." "Ha well my drum kit's a guy so that means your gay!"
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Post by: mannix on September 25, 2008, 09:12:35 AM
There will be blood,

terrible storyline, the acting of daniel day lewis and the young preacher can save even a very bad movie, they are both unreal actors.

watched    one flew over the cuckoos nest,,, first time seeing it, very impressed with nicholson and the cast, great acting.
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 25, 2008, 09:16:41 AM
Quotewatched    one flew over the cuckoos nest,,, first time seeing it, very impressed with nicholson and the cast, great acting.

Only seen it last year myself - class.  The water horse is some show!
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Post by: Aerlik on September 25, 2008, 01:00:03 PM
The Bank Job
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead
Mongol

All very enjoyable.

Wall-E; well, it was OK.  I watched it with mini-me and he loved it as most/all 7 y.o.'s would.  Still hard to beat Wallis and Grommit and Toy Story.
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Post by: corn02 on September 25, 2008, 01:01:37 PM
There will be blood one of the biggest dissapointments ever. Watched No Country for Old Men again last night - excellent.
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Post by: The Iceman on September 25, 2008, 01:19:33 PM
The Lost Boys the Tribe has to be the worst film I've seen in 10 years

stay away
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Post by: The Corporal on September 25, 2008, 01:24:16 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 25, 2008, 01:19:33 PM
The Lost Boys the Tribe has to be the worst film I've seen in 10 years

stay away

What was the previous worst Iceman?
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Post by: full back on September 25, 2008, 01:28:21 PM
Thought the start of Stepbrothers wasnt bad but it went slowly downhill
I think it is one of the breed 'silly' films & the comedy in them seems to be an acquired taste (like many recent 'comedies')
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Post by: An Fear Rua on September 25, 2008, 01:41:59 PM
Is it wrong that I laughed out loud when watching "Dont mess with the Zohan"?
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on September 25, 2008, 01:43:57 PM
The Asterix movie!  :'(
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Post by: tbrick18 on September 25, 2008, 02:18:15 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 23, 2008, 10:47:30 PM
Has no one seen Wall-E yet?

I went to see it with my wee girl, was disappointed to be honest. It took too long for anything much to happen that would keep the attention of a child.
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Post by: tbrick18 on September 25, 2008, 02:19:25 PM
Quote from: buglebhoy on July 24, 2008, 11:29:51 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on July 09, 2008, 01:35:08 PM
Saw Gone Baby Gone at the weekend, very good, has something for everyone...

brilliant film

Very good film even if it was predictable.
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Post by: tbrick18 on September 25, 2008, 02:24:48 PM
Quote from: corn02 on September 25, 2008, 01:01:37 PM
There will be blood one of the biggest dissapointments ever. Watched No Country for Old Men again last night - excellent.

Agree on No Country for Old Men.....fantastic film.
Saw In Bruges for the first time at the weekend....best film I've seen in years. Hilarious. Put me in the mood to watch Intermission again too, not as good as In Bruges but still very funny.

Another recent film that I thought very good....30 Days of Night.

Also, one of my all-time favourite films was on last weekend (TV3 I think), Legends of the Fall, love it.
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on September 25, 2008, 02:27:24 PM
In Brugges is class - seen it 2 weeks ago... I love the bit when the 2 older fellas are having a beer outside the cafe, on the square.

Super dialogue!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on September 25, 2008, 06:48:52 PM
Quote from: The Corporal on September 25, 2008, 01:24:16 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 25, 2008, 01:19:33 PM
The Lost Boys the Tribe has to be the worst film I've seen in 10 years

stay away

What was the previous worst Iceman?

stop or my mom will shoot

but this one beats it

its one of those films you watch and you think it can't stay this bad for the whole hour and a half and you wait and wait and its over and every single minute was shit and you hate yourself for wasting the time and the money!
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Post by: The Corporal on September 25, 2008, 06:55:30 PM
Iceman have you ever seen a film called Snakes on a Train?? Its a straight to dvd film that is soo bad that i turned it off after 3mins! Possibly the worst film that has ever been made
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Post by: The Iceman on September 25, 2008, 07:32:48 PM
seen the previews and avoided it! I dont seem to watch films as much as in the 80's 90's
i think back then i seen everything going and would consider myself an 80's and 90's film buff
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 25, 2008, 07:34:08 PM
I saw the biggest load of shite on TV last night - it was one of them Leprechaun horror films
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Post by: tbrick18 on September 26, 2008, 01:53:25 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 25, 2008, 07:34:08 PM
I saw the biggest load of shite on TV last night - it was one of them Leprechaun horror films

:D
they are bad bad films. In the same genre....the chucky films (or childs play to give it it's proper name) are a waste of time.
Anything with stephen segeal is also pants.
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Post by: delboy on September 26, 2008, 01:55:44 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 26, 2008, 01:53:25 PM
Anything with stephen segeal is also pants.

Take that back, segal movies are so bad that they're actually 'good'
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Post by: full back on September 26, 2008, 01:58:03 PM
Segal films are sh1te & only slightly worse than the Van Damme films were he tries to 'act' instead of concentrating on fighting

As bad films go, Aeon Flux was one of the worst ever & I mean the worst
Doubt if many people even seen the film
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Post by: corn02 on September 26, 2008, 02:09:56 PM
Quote from: An Fear Rua on September 25, 2008, 01:41:59 PM
Is it wrong that I laughed out loud when watching "Dont mess with the Zohan"?

Very,very wrong. One of only two films I have ever left early on in the cinema. A Good Year being the other.
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Post by: The GAA on September 26, 2008, 02:23:06 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 25, 2008, 07:34:08 PM
I saw the biggest load of shite on TV last night - it was one of them Leprechaun horror films

You were watching a rerun of last sunday's all ireland final
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 26, 2008, 02:36:43 PM
QuoteSegal films are sh1te & only slightly worse than the Van Damme films were he tries to 'act' instead of concentrating on fighting

As bad films go, Aeon Flux was one of the worst ever & I mean the worst
Doubt if many people even seen the film

Granted alot of his films are bad but some are classics (obviously Under Siege but also Hard to Kill and Nico).

Van Damme had alot of 'better' movies such as Bloodsport, AWOL, Universal Soldier and Hard Target.).

Aeon Flux is dung, I would agree with you in that it is probably one of the worst movies I have ever seen.

There is some brilliant Brad Pitt movies such as 7 Years in Tibet, Legends of the Fall, 12 Monkeys and A River Runs Through It.

Recently watched Atonement(crap) and for the first time I watched Ali which I thought was pretty impressive but then again I love all Michael Mann movies.

On the topic of worst movie ever, its hard to remember the really bad ones but I do remember seeing one last year that was among the worst I had ever seen - Sunshine with Cillian Murphy.
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Post by: The Corporal on September 26, 2008, 02:59:43 PM
Does anyone watch the films that are on the Sci-Fi channel on sky? They show some good films but a lot of the time they show made for tv films which are tripe!
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Post by: The Iceman on September 26, 2008, 05:48:25 PM
Segals movies recently have been rough - he is getting too old and can't pull off the moves he was famous for

Under Siege, Hard to Kill and Nico are definitely his best

Van-Damme was a long time favourite of mine growing up - Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Universal Soldier, Hard Target and Double Team being some of the better ones - he like Segal has had some rougher ones lately.
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Post by: Terry Tate on September 26, 2008, 09:44:50 PM
Has anyone mentioned Dodgeball? "no-one makes me bleed my own blood" classic
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Post by: corn02 on September 27, 2008, 12:43:36 PM
Dodgeball was an average film the first time I watched it - as Stiller says in Extras it's layered.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on September 27, 2008, 12:45:50 PM
Watched "Awake" the other night - it was an interesting one, worth a watch.

it was "thirteen conversations about one thing" last night, it was decent.
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Post by: The Iceman on September 29, 2008, 07:59:57 PM
Thought Vantage Point was a decent show - watched it a few weeks back

Watched 300 again last night - i tried to convince the missus she would enjoy it LOL sure she would - seriously love its your man from P.S I love you haha
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Post by: tbrick18 on September 29, 2008, 08:05:29 PM
Has anyone ever seen "Things to do in Denver when you're dead"? Mid nineties it came out...I thought it was a class film and there was one fantastic line in it I have always remembered when a hit man burst into a room to make a kill....."I am Godzilla, you are Japan".

Another couple of cult classics....The Crow, Leon, True Romance and all the Clint Eastwood Spaghetti westerns!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 29, 2008, 08:29:50 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 29, 2008, 07:59:57 PM
Thought Vantage Point was a decent show - watched it a few weeks back

Watched 300 again last night - i tried to convince the missus she would enjoy it LOL sure she would - seriously love its your man from P.S I love you haha
Didn't fancy Vantage Point myself. Me and Mrs. B started watching some shite called Over Her Dead Body the other night with the one from Desperate Housewives in it. It lasted about 30 mins before the stop button was hit! Sex and the City got the same response last week.
I started watching Rescue Dawn the other night with Christian Bale but didn't watch much. Anyone seen it and is it worth persevering with?
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Post by: longball on September 29, 2008, 09:53:21 PM
Taken is very good liam neeson was awesome in it. def go c it
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Post by: Bensars on September 29, 2008, 10:11:12 PM
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Post by: Donagh on September 30, 2008, 08:59:54 AM
Hunger is well worth a look. Picture quality is okay for an Xvid.

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4404503/Hunger.2008.RERIP.LiMiTED.DVDSCR.XViD-HLS (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4404503/Hunger.2008.RERIP.LiMiTED.DVDSCR.XViD-HLS)
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Post by: The Corporal on September 30, 2008, 09:21:32 AM
Tony thats exactly what you have to do with Rescue Dawn, persevere with it. I watched it a lock of weeks back and it took a while to get into but by the end of the film i thought it was great.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on September 30, 2008, 08:41:30 PM
Quote from: hardstation on September 27, 2008, 07:49:40 PM
Saw some shite about your phone ringing then you kick the bucket. Missed call or something. Crap.

Saw this myself HS. In the f**king cinema, total waste of money. Though I have the freaky ringtone and play it the odd time to freak the woman out.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2008, 10:42:31 PM
Quote from: The Corporal on September 30, 2008, 09:21:32 AM
Tony thats exactly what you have to do with Rescue Dawn, persevere with it. I watched it a lock of weeks back and it took a while to get into but by the end of the film i thought it was great.
Cheers Corporal. I'll maybe give it another lash later in the week. I had seen good reviews of it and usually like that sort of flick but just wasn't in the form for it the other night.
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Post by: full back on October 01, 2008, 09:54:36 AM
Dont ever, ever get a show out called Crazy Eight
It is on par with Aeon Flux
Complete & utter tripe
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Post by: Candyman on October 10, 2008, 09:36:20 AM
Watched "50 Dead Men Walking" lastnite...
It was OK but nothing special and the ending was brutal!!
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Post by: screenexile on October 10, 2008, 09:47:29 AM
Saw Tropic Thunder the other night and it's one of the funniest films I've ever seen. To be honest I found myself falling over laughing at times when the rest of the cinema could barely manage a smile but it has so many subtle jokes in it that will have your stomach in knots.

Robert Downey jnr playing an Australian who plays a black man in a Vietnam movie has to be seen and heard to believe. Great show!
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Post by: nrico2006 on October 10, 2008, 10:08:07 AM
Watched a classic for first time in years the other night as it was down in price in HMV - IT.  Pennywise was a scary mofo.  It then prompted me to pull Dreamcatcher out of the collection to watch again, quality.  Gotta love Stephen King.  He really loves the Northwest!
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Post by: The Corporal on October 10, 2008, 11:40:21 AM
Agree with ya Nrico, gotta love Stephen King. IT scared the living daylights outta me when i was a nipper and watching it again brings those memories back.

Watched Starship Troopers, the 1st one, on dvd again the other night and think it's a quality show.
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Post by: nrico2006 on October 10, 2008, 01:29:56 PM
The first one was class, especially with Denise Richards and then your other doll who Casper Van Dien got stuck into.  I seen the ad for a 3rd one with him back in it, might take a look at it.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on October 13, 2008, 07:55:16 PM
Saw Pineapple Express there last night, fuckin loved it... James Franco was a laugh in it... So was the teacher who was the fella who knocked Seth down in Superbad then got into a fight at the party, played a creep in this as well, brilliant.
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Post by: Dubh driocht on October 13, 2008, 08:20:58 PM
Saw the new Coen Brother fim, 'Burn after reading '-very good if you like the Coen Brothers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 13, 2008, 08:55:41 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 10, 2008, 01:29:56 PM
The first one was class, especially with Denise Richards and then your other doll who Casper Van Dien got stuck into.  I seen the ad for a 3rd one with him back in it, might take a look at it.
Nrico I'd say you're the sort of boy knows how many minutes and seconds into Wild Things Denise and Neve get it on!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bensars on October 13, 2008, 08:59:17 PM
Quote from: longball on September 29, 2008, 09:53:21 PM
Taken is very good liam neeson was awesome in it. def go c it

What he said
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on October 14, 2008, 07:45:05 AM
Gone Baby Gone - Good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hank Everlast on October 14, 2008, 08:34:13 AM
Xtra vision have had a deal on 'any dvd for a pound' and ive been taking advantage!!

Disturbia -- predictable but not bad.
Pathology -- Sick, but good plot and twists
never back down -- karate kid meets fast and the furious, easily watched.
adulthood -- good but really need to have seen kidulthood first.
10,000bc -- really really good gripping film, i wasnt expecting it to be

Righteous Kill -- disappointing,e xpected more considering the cast
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Post by: The Iceman on October 14, 2008, 03:07:57 PM
I heard 10,000 BC was horrible - is it really worth watching Hank?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on October 14, 2008, 03:24:14 PM
I thought 10,000 BC was pretty horrible myself
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hank Everlast on October 14, 2008, 04:15:43 PM
i really thought it wasnt gunna be to my liking, but it was not wat i expected at all and i wud recommend it to anyone.
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Post by: Trevor Hill on October 14, 2008, 10:40:27 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on October 14, 2008, 07:45:05 AM
Gone Baby Gone - Good show

I`ll second that. Few good twists.
Though I had to watch Sex In The City as a trade off and it was terrible. Absolute sh*te. How do women enjoy that crap?
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Post by: nrico2006 on October 15, 2008, 09:05:03 AM
Saw Taken last night - very good film, especially for the action lovers!  Pity there wasn't more of Holly Valance in it though!

Has anyone seen her add on RTE recently?  Class!
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Post by: milltown row on October 17, 2008, 10:32:14 PM
a few dollars more on tg4, one of the best trilogy's ever. good the bad and the ugly is priceless. some scenes are unreal. never bores me
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Post by: ONeill on October 17, 2008, 10:38:56 PM
Good call.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 17, 2008, 10:46:13 PM
Busby. Chubby oul lad you'd see on the Glen Rd.
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Post by: give her dixie on October 17, 2008, 10:52:04 PM
The return of the man who never came back
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 18, 2008, 01:50:59 AM
had to sit through the love guru last night
I think I managed one laugh and two smirks - friggin horrible

mate of mine went on a dateast night and seen that new one quarantine - said it was one of the worst films he ever seen
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 18, 2008, 09:02:11 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 18, 2008, 01:50:59 AM
had to sit through the love guru last night
I think I managed one laugh and two smirks - friggin horrible

mate of mine went on a dateast night and seen that new one quarantine - said it was one of the worst films he ever seen


How did his date go?
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Post by: leenie on October 18, 2008, 04:41:14 PM


GREMLINS...................

it's on rte2 at the moment

how the hell did i watch it as a child............ i'm freakin scared now!    :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 18, 2008, 05:25:39 PM
The Notebook-cried the bit out watching it  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on October 18, 2008, 05:45:22 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 18, 2008, 05:25:39 PM
The Notebook-cried the bit out watching it  :'( :'(


so true maggie............... class film but i didn't cry!

only one film has ever made me cry.... the green mile!

you should check out atonement!
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Post by: leenie on October 18, 2008, 05:57:45 PM
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

when i went to see titanic years ago, which we all did! so no abuse! i was sitting in the cinema and the row of seats we were sitting in was kinda shaking.... wondering wat the flip was going on.... i turned to my 3 friends i was with to see them crying uncontrollably.... i think it was only 10 mins into the film! afterwards they had to go into the bathrooms to splash their faces with cold water as there was a queue of people (some we knew) waiting to go to the next showing in

it's a fond memory i have!
and now makes me laugh when i watch titanic!
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Post by: pintsofguinness on October 18, 2008, 06:18:41 PM
Quotewhen i went to see titanic years ago, which we all did! so no abuse!
Do you know I'd say I was one of the last people in the world to see that film. - not a bad show, no, i didn't cry either.


Watched be kind rewind - waste of time.
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Post by: leenie on October 18, 2008, 06:25:32 PM
can't wait until the 31st...................

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

the quantum of solace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Rav67 on October 18, 2008, 06:29:47 PM
The Negotiator was on FX a few nights ago, it's about 10 yrs old though I hadn't seen it before but it has an all-star cast and is a quality show
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Post by: Onion Bag on October 18, 2008, 07:10:32 PM
Might go to the cinema tonight, any suggestions?
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Post by: maggie on October 18, 2008, 07:11:36 PM
Taken is pretty good, app How to lose friends and alienate ppl is a load of dung
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Post by: Onion Bag on October 18, 2008, 07:14:44 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 18, 2008, 07:11:36 PM
Taken is pretty good, app How to lose friends and alienate ppl is a load of dung

If its a chick flick, or its scary maggie, im not interested,
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Post by: maggie on October 18, 2008, 07:17:43 PM
No its not a chick flick-kinda action/thriller type of thing-liam neeson in it
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Post by: Onion Bag on October 18, 2008, 07:28:25 PM
I'll give it a lash, if its no good, i'll come looking for you maggie ;)
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Post by: Tony Baloney on October 18, 2008, 08:05:20 PM
Have a chick flick out tonight called What Happens In Vegas. Anyone seen it? Tis slim pickings in the video shop at the minute!
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Post by: Minder on October 18, 2008, 08:13:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 18, 2008, 08:05:20 PM
Have a chick flick out tonight called What Happens In Vegas. Anyone seen it? Tis slim pickings in the video shop at the minute!
Have dvd "shops" not reached Armagh yet tony?
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Post by: pintsofguinness on October 18, 2008, 08:15:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 18, 2008, 08:05:20 PM
Have a chick flick out tonight called What Happens In Vegas. Anyone seen it? Tis slim pickings in the video shop at the minute!
You should sign up to www.blockbuster.co.uk or www.lovefilm.com
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Post by: magickingdom on October 18, 2008, 08:28:01 PM
Quote from: Onion Bag on October 18, 2008, 07:10:32 PM
Might go to the cinema tonight, any suggestions?

'taken' is ok as is '88 minutes' mamma mia is great! going to see 'burn after reading' tonight but heard its good...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 18, 2008, 09:54:01 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 18, 2008, 08:15:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 18, 2008, 08:05:20 PM
Have a chick flick out tonight called What Happens In Vegas. Anyone seen it? Tis slim pickings in the video shop at the minute!
You should sign up to www.blockbuster.co.uk or www.lovefilm.com
Was in the tesco film club but with 3 nippers in the house I never had time to watch the movies quick enough and turn them around to make it worthwhile. Xtravision is only a quid for a new release rental at the min but even at that I struggled to rent 1 today!

Minder I hope your new husband was impressed with the wedding night!
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Post by: leenie on October 19, 2008, 01:13:46 AM
FARGO

about to start on rte.... y so feckin late

still class film

"jerry"...............
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Post by: ziggysego on October 19, 2008, 01:15:43 AM
Saw House Bunny.... God awful movie. Avoid it.

Saw Tropic Thunder two weeks ago and it was fantastic. Laughed from start to finish. Great craic.
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Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 19, 2008, 01:19:54 AM
Ya tropic thunder is a blast, cruise cameos was hilarious.

Seen taken the other was good, very brutal and intense thrill ride.

My favourite movie of all time is WILLOW by ron howard, no ones ever seen it though :(.
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Post by: thejuice on October 19, 2008, 01:41:58 AM
ah, i really didnt like Willow. Recently saw Custer of The West. Robert Shaw plays George A Custer. He is excelent in that role, i would say better than his Jaws performance. Custer is one of those historical figures that divides opinions. A great movie
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Post by: Doire abú on October 19, 2008, 01:42:58 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 19, 2008, 01:19:54 AM
Ya tropic thunder is a blast, cruise cameos was hilarious.

Seen taken the other was good, very brutal and intense thrill ride.

My favourite movie of all time is WILLOW by ron howard, no ones ever seen it though :(.

with val kilmer? hate that film.  :(
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Post by: gerry on October 19, 2008, 01:44:36 AM
watch death racer last night, its a bit far fectched but ok.

btw the guy from lovejoy is a main player in it
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Post by: bennydorano on October 19, 2008, 12:12:37 PM
Went to see Burn after reading last night, good but slightly disappointed.  Brad Pitt is excellent as is Clooney.
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Post by: nrico2006 on October 19, 2008, 01:38:23 PM
Watched Eagle Eye last night, good enough.  Took a while for anything near a plot to be explained.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 19, 2008, 01:40:53 PM
QuoteWas in the tesco film club but with 3 nippers in the house I never had time to watch the movies quick enough and turn them around to make it worthwhile. Xtravision is only a quid for a new release rental at the min but even at that I struggled to rent 1 today!

Minder I hope your new husband was impressed with the wedding night!

Leave the wife alone then!
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Post by: magickingdom on October 19, 2008, 02:16:02 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 19, 2008, 12:12:37 PM
Went to see Burn after reading last night, good but slightly disappointed.  Brad Pitt is excellent as is Clooney.

exactly, slow enough but still some good parts, brad pitt is excellent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ardmhachaabu08 on October 19, 2008, 02:20:19 PM
Saw 5 is out 24th October (next friday) cant wait :) first 4 were awesome and apparantly this is the last in the series
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Post by: pintsofguinness on October 19, 2008, 09:05:33 PM
Independence day on c4 now - I love this film - this is going to happen some day!
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Post by: liihb on October 20, 2008, 12:13:44 PM
 watched 2 movies last night, both of them were class - the Illusionist with Edward Norton, and Eastern promises with Viggo Mortenson - well worth a look
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on October 20, 2008, 12:45:49 PM
agree totally.. Viggo was fantastic in Easten Promises & a History of Violence.

3:10 to Yuma with Christian Bale & Russel Crowe another great show on there at the weekend.
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Post by: milltown row on October 24, 2008, 09:43:32 PM
tg4 continues withamin its westerns, good the bad and the mcmenamin
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Post by: ONeill on October 24, 2008, 10:53:06 PM
Great feckin stuff.
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Post by: 5 Sams on October 25, 2008, 01:00:32 AM
Tonight myself and the wife have just watched Fargo for the umpteenth time...masterpiece
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Post by: gerry on October 25, 2008, 01:12:07 AM
Quote from: milltown row on October 24, 2008, 09:43:32 PM
tg4 continues withamin its westerns, good the bad and the mcmenamin

that' s on call far
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Post by: milltown row on October 25, 2008, 01:28:37 AM
your right, the good the bad and the McCullagh
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Post by: ziggysego on October 25, 2008, 01:59:50 AM
Just after watching Galaxy Quest for the upteem time tonight. Very enjoyable film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on October 25, 2008, 10:29:18 AM
saw street kings there few nights ago,  it was better than what i thought it would be.  wouldn be the biggest keanu reeves fan but i quite enjoyed this film.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on October 25, 2008, 10:41:27 AM
I'm watching "The brave one" at the minute - f**k it's surprisingly brillant!
Jodie Foster sees her boyfriend murdered, buys a gun and goes around killing bad people!
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Post by: fred the red on October 25, 2008, 10:45:45 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 25, 2008, 10:41:27 AM
I'm watching "The brave one" at the minute - f**k it's surprisingly brillant!
Jodie Foster sees her boyfriend murdered, buys a gun and goes around killing bad people!


thought it was pure shitttttttteeeeeeee myself.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on October 25, 2008, 12:38:44 PM
No, good show, like a real life super woman!

Watching 10,000 bc now - some great scenes in this. 
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Post by: Puckoon on October 27, 2008, 09:38:49 PM
Watched pride and glory there with Ed Norton, Colin Farrell and John Voight.

Enjoyable low budget movie, with a couple of great turns - few scenes not for the faint hearted.
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Post by: The Iceman on October 28, 2008, 01:19:25 PM
watched Michael Moore's Sicko on sunday night there - ready to move - definitely watch this if you get a chance

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Post by: SidelineKick on October 28, 2008, 01:22:28 PM
Seen it a good while back, its brilliant.  Although probably biased and well edited there are some facts in it that cannot be changed.  Very good viewing!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on October 28, 2008, 01:30:01 PM
Watched Iron Man on Saturday night. Didn't think it was as good as the reviews suggested as it was really slow in the middle third. The fact that I fell asleep and missed the last 20 mins didn't help either!
Quote from: SidelineKick on October 28, 2008, 01:22:28 PM
Seen it a good while back, its brilliant.  Although probably biased and well edited there are some facts in it that cannot be changed.  Very good viewing!
Moore's flicks are always watchable but need to be taken with a barrel of salt in my opinion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on October 28, 2008, 01:34:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 28, 2008, 01:30:01 PM
Watched Iron Man on Saturday night. Didn't think it was as good as the reviews suggested as it was really slow in the middle third. The fact that I fell asleep and missed the last 20 mins didn't help either!
Quote from: SidelineKick on October 28, 2008, 01:22:28 PM
Seen it a good while back, its brilliant.  Although probably biased and well edited there are some facts in it that cannot be changed.  Very good viewing!
Moore's flicks are always watchable but need to be taken with a barrel of salt in my opinion.

Yeah think you're right, can never take in everything he says.  Good entertainment all the same!
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Post by: The Iceman on October 28, 2008, 02:06:40 PM
ordered the rest of the doc's he has  - like his style and point noted on the "pinch" of salt
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on October 28, 2008, 04:00:15 PM
Saw a few films in the last week:

Gangs of New York - keek, what a shit ending, nowhere near the hype

Taken - wee bit keek, ok in places but very predictable, when did liam neeson become a hard nut?

Tropic Thunder - class, tom cruise was a f**king laugh as was matt mcconaughey

Donnie Brasco - seen it before but watched it for first time in couple years, great show

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 02, 2008, 12:40:50 AM
Bugger all in xtravision tonight so came out with something called The Flock with Richard Gere. Watched about fifteen mins before giving it the button. Anyone seen it and can give me their view so I can either give it another rattle tomorrow or just write it off?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on November 02, 2008, 12:43:43 AM
jus finished watching heat, seen before good show. still wondering if the first one was better than the remake
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 02, 2008, 12:53:11 AM
Quote from: milltown row on November 02, 2008, 12:43:43 AM
jus finished watching heat, seen before good show. still wondering if the first one was better than the remake
I've only ever seen LA Takedown once and it was donkeys years ago, possibly before Heat came out so it would be hard to compare them. Heat is a great show but it's a long un. Apparently the latest Bob and Al production was gash.
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Post by: Top of the hill on November 02, 2008, 01:01:50 AM
Quote from: milltown row on November 02, 2008, 12:43:43 AM
jus finished watching heat, seen before good show. still wondering if the first one was better than the remake

Thought Heat was bit long meself. Michael Mann films usually good - Loved Manhunter (remade as red Dragon recently but nowhere near as good - Ed Norton looked as if he couldn'y be arsed. )

Watchin Hannibal now- poor enough.

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Post by: Puckoon on November 02, 2008, 12:42:26 PM
Body of lies - Leo deCaprio and Russell Crowe -

CIA infiltration of the middle east to capture an Al Kieeeda (sp) fella.

Good movie.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on November 02, 2008, 12:43:51 PM
I've Dead man's shoes on for half a hour now and it's going off - what the f**k is this shite?

Watched Semi Pro last night, silly but worth the watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 02, 2008, 07:04:42 PM
QuoteThought Heat was bit long meself. Michael Mann films usually good - Loved Manhunter (remade as red Dragon recently but nowhere near as good - Ed Norton looked as if he couldn'y be arsed. )

Watchin Hannibal now- poor enough.

I love M Mann movies, Heat was excellent as was Ali.  Manhunter was brilliant but so was Red Dragon - Hannibal was crap, and Hannibal rising wasn't much better.

Quantum of Solace was a decent show, but it seems like a film that is merely setting up the next one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 02, 2008, 07:56:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 02, 2008, 07:04:42 PM
QuoteThought Heat was bit long meself. Michael Mann films usually good - Loved Manhunter (remade as red Dragon recently but nowhere near as good - Ed Norton looked as if he couldn'y be arsed. )

Watchin Hannibal now- poor enough.

I love M Mann movies, Heat was excellent as was Ali.  Manhunter was brilliant but so was Red Dragon - Hannibal was crap, and Hannibal rising wasn't much better.

Quantum of Solace was a decent show, but it seems like a film that is merely setting up the nest one.
Is that the one where Jack Nicholson is in an insane asylum? I think that one has been made already nrico.
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Post by: Stalin on November 02, 2008, 08:15:55 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 02, 2008, 12:43:51 PM
I've Dead man's shoes on for half a hour now and it's going off - what the f**k is this shite?

Watched Semi Pro last night, silly but worth the watch.

Dead Man's Shoes is a great film, i suggest you leave it on a bit longer.

Watched 'Gone Baby Gone' yesterday, its a bit meh. Same goes for 'Pineapple Express.' Such a let down after 'Knocked Up'  :-[ :'(

Going to watch 'Hunger' now shortly.
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Post by: J70 on November 02, 2008, 10:12:23 PM
Saw "W" last week. I enjoyed it, but it was fairly low-key as Oliver Stone movies go. He gave Bush a fairly sympathetic treatment, with the recurring thread throughout the film Bush Sr.'s disappointment in him. Josh Brolin was pretty good and appears to be shaping into one of the stars of the moment. Richard Dreyfuss was hilarious as Cheney and James Cromwell pretty good as Bush Sr. The one who played Laura Bush is cute (she's in the new Seth Rogen film directed by Kevin Smith). Definitely worth a look, although vehemently anti- or pro-Bush people will probably find a lot to dislike, for differing reasons. A woman who appears in it as an Ann Coulter-type character commenting on the "Mission Accomplished" stuff was a real-life newsreader (quite cute) who was bludgeoned to death in Arkansas last week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on November 03, 2008, 09:48:46 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 02, 2008, 12:43:51 PM
I've Dead man's shoes on for half a hour now and it's going off - what the f**k is this shite?

It's a great film!! – Great twist & the best line in a film in a long time...

"What you looking at?" – "YOU YE C*NT!!!!" Ha ha Class!  :D

Seen Saw V at the week end. If you like the others you will like it... "You'll never guess how it ends!"  ;D
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Post by: Canalman on November 03, 2008, 10:39:43 AM
2 new DVD  releases to give a miss imo are

The Happening
The new DVD with Keanu Reeves in LA as a "rogue" cop.Can't remember its name I'm afraid.

Saw them both at the weekend and while they are both watchable, they aren't great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on November 03, 2008, 10:56:53 AM
Maybe not a relevant post but with all you film / tv critics in here, does anybody know where I can get the Sopranos complete box set without having to pay an absolute fortune??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 03, 2008, 11:06:43 AM
Quote from: SidelineKick on November 03, 2008, 10:56:53 AM
Maybe not a relevant post but with all you film / tv critics in here, does anybody know where I can get the Sopranos complete box set without having to pay an absolute fortune??
I think someone on here ordered it from China or somewhere but dunno how that arrangement worked out. Anyone?
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Post by: ziggysego on November 03, 2008, 11:07:33 AM
The Sopranos: The Deluxe Boxset (30 Discs) (http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/5388714/The-Sopranos-The-Deluxe-Boxset/Product.html) No P&P.

You could try eBay and get it cheaper, but I've been stuck by DVDs from there in the past. Scratches and what-not.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on November 03, 2008, 11:08:26 AM
Quote from: SidelineKick on November 03, 2008, 10:56:53 AM
Maybe not a relevant post but with all you film / tv critics in here, does anybody know where I can get the Sopranos complete box set without having to pay an absolute fortune??

I think Sendit.com have it for about 80 sheets.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on November 03, 2008, 11:14:47 AM
Good stuff!  About £90 for the deluxe due to be released 24/11.  I think i'd be happy to pay that. Well worth the money  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 03, 2008, 12:42:26 PM
QuoteI think Sendit.com have it for about 80 sheets.

Is that as cheap as I am likely to get Sopranos for?

The West Wing is only £50 at the minute - never watched it so not sure what its like.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on November 03, 2008, 01:41:04 PM
Its about £90 but still well worth it and unfortunately as cheap as you're likely to get it.  Until after xmas that is  >:( price will prob come down a bit, but like a big child i want it now!!!
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Post by: Fíor Gael on November 03, 2008, 02:13:30 PM
Watched 'Hunger' last night. I thought is was excellent, not at all what I had expected, very graphic, and at times disturbing, no propaganda or bias just the brutal naked truth that shows what suffering these brave men went through and the reasons why.
Regardless of your own political beliefs or affiliations it is a must see movie.
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Post by: hectorsheroes on November 03, 2008, 02:43:07 PM
Seen Hunger myself on Sat night. An astonishing film. As the previous poster says not at all what you'd expect. It has very very few cliche's and the acting from what I can see is tremendous. The 20 min scene everyone is talking about is as powerful as cinema gets in my opinion. It showed the true horrors of the suffering these men went through. However it also shows other sides of the equation without all the sensationalism attached to the usual films regarding the troubles. This is an extraordinary film and I would urge anyone to go and see it - it will certainly make you think
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Post by: Aghdavoyle on November 03, 2008, 03:31:35 PM

street kings - pure cliched muck
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 03, 2008, 07:25:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 03, 2008, 12:42:26 PM
QuoteI think Sendit.com have it for about 80 sheets.

Is that as cheap as I am likely to get Sopranos for?

The West Wing is only £50 at the minute - never watched it so not sure what its like.

Its the best show ever made!
That's a steal at £50.00 - I bought that box set for £150 when it first came out and it was great value at at that - my favourite show.
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Post by: bredaghgael86 on November 04, 2008, 03:01:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 18, 2008, 08:05:20 PM
Have a chick flick out tonight called What Happens In Vegas. Anyone seen it? Tis slim pickings in the video shop at the minute!
Cameron Diaz couldnt be anymore beautiful if she tried.  Im really looking forward to me and her getting married after watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gawa316 on November 04, 2008, 03:04:33 PM
Anyone see that Cherryfields last night? (i think that's what it was called)

Some nutter going around murdering virgins, so the entire school planned to have a massive orgy...movie gold :D
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on November 04, 2008, 05:15:17 PM
Cherry Falls it was, raging I was a bit hungover so I went to bed early clean forgot about it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 05, 2008, 09:15:23 AM
QuoteCameron Diaz couldnt be anymore beautiful if she tried.  Im really looking forward to me and her getting married after watching it.

I saw that 'What Happens in Vegas' - pure dirt and she was rough looking in it.  I thought it might be decent as I thought a previous Kutcher movie of similar taste (Newlyweds) was very funny.
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Post by: el_cuervo_fc on November 05, 2008, 09:27:04 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on November 04, 2008, 05:15:17 PM
Cherry Falls it was, raging I was a bit hungover so I went to bed early clean forgot about it!

I seen a right bit of it but fell asleep just before the Orgy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on November 11, 2008, 10:11:59 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 03, 2008, 07:25:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 03, 2008, 12:42:26 PM
QuoteI think Sendit.com have it for about 80 sheets.

Is that as cheap as I am likely to get Sopranos for?

The West Wing is only £50 at the minute - never watched it so not sure what its like.

Its the best show ever made!
That's a steal at £50.00 - I bought that box set for £150 when it first came out and it was great value at at that - my favourite show.

Never watched the west wing, thinking about getting this box set? What you think of it? I know you love it pints

HMV also has complete Friends for fifty quid

Saw Pride an Glory, Colin farrells new one sunday night, great show, i love a good cop action affair
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Post by: pintsofguinness on November 11, 2008, 10:16:03 PM
QuoteNever watched the west wing, thinking about getting this box set? What you think of it? I know you love it pints
I'm watching it now. 

I wouldnt suggest anyone pay 50 quid for a box set of something they've never watched before though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 11, 2008, 10:26:14 PM
I have a feeling The West Wing is in my Xmas box this year so it better be good!
See the new Indiana Jones is out or coming out soon on dvd. Anyone seen it?
Nail I wouldn't take the complete Friends box set if they were giving it away. Totally overrated heap of shit. Women loved it and I'd worry about any man that raised a snigger at it!
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Post by: milltown row on November 11, 2008, 10:40:26 PM
watched the new Indy Jones film. grand show took me back to my youth, couldn't tell ya what it was about but can do no wrong.  was in Florida in the summer and watched the stunt show, brilliant
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Post by: Gold on November 11, 2008, 11:13:28 PM
Watched new Bond film tonight there--was very good, good fight and chase scenes and a few Russian babes thrown in to sweeten the deal!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 12, 2008, 09:04:30 AM
Must have been a different Bond from the one I saw as I didn't see any Russian blades. 

Watched Felon on Saturday and it was a very good show, with Stephen Dorff, Harold Perrineau and Val Kilmer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on November 29, 2008, 12:14:08 PM
Watched Be Kind Rewind and Burn after Reading. Burn after Reading wasn't great and Be Kind Rewind was brutal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: magickingdom on November 29, 2008, 01:40:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 11, 2008, 10:26:14 PM
I have a feeling The West Wing is in my Xmas box this year so it better be good!
See the new Indiana Jones is out or coming out soon on dvd. Anyone seen it?
Nail I wouldn't take the complete Friends box set if they were giving it away. Totally overrated heap of shit. Women loved it and I'd worry about any man that raised a snigger at it!

best script writing ever, a great series imo

saw 'my best friends girl' last week, dumb as sh1t but parts are very funny
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Post by: screenexile on November 29, 2008, 04:34:18 PM
Just finished watching the first 6 series of the West Wing for a 2nd time... best show ever written. If only Josiah Bartlett was President of the United States I would be happy that it was in capable hands!

Anyone seen Zack and Miri Make a Porno? I've seen most of Kevin Smith's stuff before and wondering if this will be as good? Snoochie Booches anyone?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 29, 2008, 04:40:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 29, 2008, 04:34:18 PM
Anyone seen Zack and Miri Make a Porno? I've seen most of Kevin Smith's stuff before and wondering if this will be as good? Snoochie Booches anyone?

Big Kevin Smith fan too. Heading to see it tonight. Heard a lot of great things about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frankie Boy on November 29, 2008, 04:48:18 PM
Saw that last week. It was shit. Really crap storyline about these two friends (boy and girl) who have been best friends for years. Live together and all. Pure broke. Decide to make a porno where they both go at it. Fall in love. Shite! Loads of knockers in it though.lol
Not even funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 29, 2008, 04:51:03 PM
Feck off Frankie. You're annoying the frig out of me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frankie Boy on November 29, 2008, 04:53:04 PM
Just saying. Go see something else. It was really bad. It would be good if you were 15 and just wanted to see some blonde airhead getting one up the hole.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 29, 2008, 05:02:23 PM
Can't make it now after-all.

Frankie, you're a tool.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frankie Boy on November 29, 2008, 08:06:18 PM
You are v lucky on two fronts

1. You don't have to watch that crap.

2. I don't know who you are cos I'd break your legs you cheeky git.


Just joking.lol ha ha.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on November 29, 2008, 09:13:52 PM
watching Adrift now, good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frankie Boy on November 29, 2008, 09:14:55 PM
Watching Some Mother's Son. Some weird accents.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on November 29, 2008, 10:29:00 PM
Watched The Bank Job with yer man from Snatch. Good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on November 29, 2008, 10:56:51 PM
final destination 2 on now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bensars on November 30, 2008, 12:35:02 PM
Downloaded changeling last night, starring angelina jolie, directed by clint eastwood. Thought it was a great movie. Well worth a watch.

Trailer  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frankie Boy on November 30, 2008, 08:58:25 PM
Saw Changeling today. Thought it was a good wee film. Worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 07, 2008, 01:13:17 PM
Got Eastern Promises and watched it there last night for the first time, great show.. Absolutely loved it, got it after seeing A History Of Violence (which is ont omoro night I think if you haven't seen it watch it, you will love it)

Viggo Mortensen has to be one of the best actors about these days, he is cool as f**k...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on December 07, 2008, 01:19:51 PM
I watched that Pineapple Express, not impressed at all.

Im normally a big fan of seth rogan, but i have to say this is his worst film yet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 07, 2008, 01:24:51 PM
Quote from: stiffler on December 07, 2008, 01:19:51 PM
I watched that Pineapple Express, not impressed at all.

Im normally a big fan of seth rogan, but i have to say this is his worst film yet.

I thought Pineapple was a laugh, thought that Danny McBride and the black fella were the funniest in it by a mile...

Also saw your fella Danny McBride ion two other films I rented which I enjoyed, Hot Rod and The Heartbreak Kid (? i think it was called, ben stiller in it ?) both funny films, specially Hot Rod especially, Isla Fisher in it also, alwas a bonus...

On a sadder note, I watched a film called Big Stan last week, worst thing I have ever set eyes on, Rob Schneider was the star, nuff said.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 07, 2008, 01:26:14 PM
watched Click the other night - shite
and Alivin and the Chipmunks - it wasnt bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on December 07, 2008, 01:35:35 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on December 07, 2008, 01:24:51 PM
Quote from: stiffler on December 07, 2008, 01:19:51 PM
I watched that Pineapple Express, not impressed at all.

Im normally a big fan of seth rogan, but i have to say this is his worst film yet.

I thought Pineapple was a laugh, thought that Danny McBride and the black fella were the funniest in it by a mile...

Also saw your fella Danny McBride ion two other films I rented which I enjoyed, Hot Rod and The Heartbreak Kid (? i think it was called, ben stiller in it ?) both funny films, specially Hot Rod especially, Isla Fisher in it also, alwas a bonus...

On a sadder note, I watched a film called Big Stan last week, worst thing I have ever set eyes on, Rob Schneider was the star, nuff said.


For all the talk about it, it wasnt that great tbf.

that black fella is Craig Robinson, hes in Zak and Mirri as well, brilliant in it too!


I seen Tropic thunder the other night, thought it was a far better show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 07, 2008, 01:59:30 PM
Saw that Zach and Miri myself there two weeks ago I think, thought it was a class show, the black fella is some dancer, thought he was hildarious interviewing the porn sars especially when he first met bubbles!!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 07, 2008, 05:24:48 PM
for nostalgia

home alone is on now! 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 07, 2008, 05:27:33 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on December 07, 2008, 01:59:30 PM
Saw that Zach and Miri myself there two weeks ago I think, thought it was a class show, the black fella is some dancer, thought he was hildarious interviewing the porn sars especially when he first met bubbles!!  ;)

Saw it myself last week,Thought it was very good..
The incident with the poo was disgusting yet funny  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on December 07, 2008, 05:34:25 PM
Didn't think much of Tropic Thunder myself. Amusing in parts, but I wouldn't sit through it again. Nowhere near as good as the hype, although I suppose much of that was in reference to Robert Downey Jr, who was good. Tom Cruise stole the show for me though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 07, 2008, 05:35:32 PM
Quote from: J70 on December 07, 2008, 05:34:25 PM
Didn't think much of Tropic Thunder myself. Amusing in parts, but I wouldn't sit through it again. Nowhere near as good as the hype, although I suppose much of that was in reference to Robert Downey Jr, who was good. Tom Cruise stole the show for me though.

I was in stitches at Cruise the whole time he was on screen, especially the dancing, top notch stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 07, 2008, 05:36:29 PM
Going to see Four Christmasses tonight (Vince Vaughan/Reese Witherspoon), have any of yous seen it? Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on December 07, 2008, 06:38:23 PM
Into the Wild.
I watched it again last night and was very impressed.
I really feel for the guy's parents having to watch rather unsympathetic on-screen portrayals!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on December 07, 2008, 06:39:51 PM
And just because it's Christmas....

It's a Wonderful Life
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on December 08, 2008, 08:01:32 AM
Hancock... poor enough, though watchable. Woman liked it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 08, 2008, 09:28:16 AM
That new X Files film is dire and I loved the tv series. Saw the new Daniel Craig flick on Dvd also......can't remember its name but its about a washed up English movie star returning home. A watchable film  without being great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2008, 10:09:23 AM
QuoteInto the Wild.
I watched it again last night and was very impressed.
I really feel for the guy's parents having to watch rather unsympathetic on-screen portrayals!

But if thats how they were then why feel sorry?

The X Files was crap, nothing supernatural about it and boring as hell.  Hancock was good, ending ruined it and it had the potential to be a really good film.  I watched Insomnia with Al Pacion and Robin Williams, good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Old Bill on December 08, 2008, 11:37:29 AM
anyone seen changeling, the film with angelina jolie in its main role. Looks good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 08, 2008, 01:14:32 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 08, 2008, 10:09:23 AM
QuoteInto the Wild.
I watched it again last night and was very impressed.
I really feel for the guy's parents having to watch rather unsympathetic on-screen portrayals!

But if thats how they were then why feel sorry?

The X Files was crap, nothing supernatural about it and boring as hell.  Hancock was good, ending ruined it and it had the potential to be a really good film.  I watched Insomnia with Al Pacion and Robin Williams, good show.
Who?

Been watching Xmas movies flat out at the weekend. Watched Casino Royale again on Saturday in the vain hope of seeing it in the cinema over Xmas! Anyone know if it is still on?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on December 08, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
History of violence on channel 4 now....good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 08, 2008, 10:51:11 PM
Quote from: stiffler on December 08, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
History of violence on channel 4 now....good show.


Are you kiddin me? Thats some of the worst crap Ive ever seen!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 08, 2008, 11:16:58 PM
History of violence isnt great, was dissapointed in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rav67 on December 08, 2008, 11:45:50 PM
Just watched The Business there now, its pretty good.  A lot of the cast of Football Factory are in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on December 09, 2008, 12:23:59 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 08, 2008, 10:51:11 PM
Quote from: stiffler on December 08, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
History of violence on channel 4 now....good show.


Are you kiddin me? Thats some of the worst crap Ive ever seen!

I enjoyed it. Obviously not the most realistic film, but Maria Bello is very easy on the eye and William hurt hammed it up very well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on December 09, 2008, 12:25:07 AM
Quote from: Old Bill on December 08, 2008, 11:37:29 AM
anyone seen changeling, the film with angelina jolie in its main role. Looks good.

Eastwood generally doesn't disappoint with his films. Haven't seen it yet though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Old Bill on December 09, 2008, 02:13:31 AM
Quote from: J70 on December 09, 2008, 12:25:07 AM
Quote from: Old Bill on December 08, 2008, 11:37:29 AM
anyone seen changeling, the film with angelina jolie in its main role. Looks good.

Eastwood generally doesn't disappoint with his films. Haven't seen it yet though.
Ur right he has had some crackers like Mystic River,Absolute power and Million Dollar baby. Must get a look at it this week
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 09, 2008, 08:59:57 AM
QuoteJust watched The Business there now, its pretty good.  A lot of the cast of Football Factory are in it.

The Business is very good, and the music in the film is top class.  If you liked it you would probably like Sexy Beast and Rise of The Footsoldier.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 09, 2008, 03:00:27 PM
cassandras dream was horrible - ewan mcgregor and colin farrell - started bad - stuck with it just n case but it was useless IMO

Grid Iron gang with the Rock was on TV the other night - not a bad show  if you are into sports inspired movies.  Another favourite of mine in that genre is Coach Carter
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 09, 2008, 05:28:23 PM
Quote from: J70 on December 09, 2008, 12:23:59 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 08, 2008, 10:51:11 PM
Quote from: stiffler on December 08, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
History of violence on channel 4 now....good show.


Are you kiddin me? Thats some of the worst crap Ive ever seen!

I enjoyed it. Obviously not the most realistic film, but Maria Bello is very easy on the eye and William hurt hammed it up very well.

Is this the same movie? With Viggo Mortensen and the most gratuitous sex scene Ive ever whitnessed? Im not complaining about the woman, but the plot was terrible.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 09, 2008, 05:36:31 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 09, 2008, 05:28:23 PM
Quote from: J70 on December 09, 2008, 12:23:59 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 08, 2008, 10:51:11 PM
Quote from: stiffler on December 08, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
History of violence on channel 4 now....good show.


Are you kiddin me? Thats some of the worst crap Ive ever seen!

I enjoyed it. Obviously not the most realistic film, but Maria Bello is very easy on the eye and William hurt hammed it up very well.

Is this the same movie? With Viggo Mortensen and the most gratuitous sex scene Ive ever whitnessed? Im not complaining about the woman, but the plot was terrible.

Watch Zack and Miri make a porno if you get a chance... now if ever there were gratuitous sex scenes this film has them! Very funny I will give it that though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on December 09, 2008, 06:35:02 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 09, 2008, 05:28:23 PM
Quote from: J70 on December 09, 2008, 12:23:59 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 08, 2008, 10:51:11 PM
Quote from: stiffler on December 08, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
History of violence on channel 4 now....good show.


Are you kiddin me? Thats some of the worst crap Ive ever seen!

I enjoyed it. Obviously not the most realistic film, but Maria Bello is very easy on the eye and William hurt hammed it up very well.

Is this the same movie? With Viggo Mortensen and the most gratuitous sex scene Ive ever whitnessed? Im not complaining about the woman, but the plot was terrible.

I thought it was Hollywood pap. The plot was ridiculous as Puck said, but also predicatble. William Hurt did a grand bit of OTT acting all right. And yes - I was amazed at the first sex scene, especially.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 09, 2008, 10:30:36 PM
Have you watched any of Cronenbergs other films??

I have Crash (not the recent Matt Dillon one, the one about ppl who are aroused by crash victims etc) and eastern Promises on dvd as well as A History, I love all these films...

Think astern Promises is the best though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2008, 10:39:09 PM
I liked Eastern Promises and I think he did The Fly which is a classic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 14, 2008, 11:24:09 PM
Saw two movies at the weekend.

I Am Legend - Brilliant film. Couldn't rate it highly enough, was glued to the telly the whole time.

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - Avoid at all costs. A spoof of Walk The Line. Biggest pile of steaming turd I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2008, 11:47:00 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 14, 2008, 11:24:09 PM
Saw two movies at the weekend.

I Am Legend - Brilliant film. Couldn't rate it highly enough, was glued to the telly the whole time.

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - Avoid at all costs. A spoof of Walk The Line. Biggest pile of steaming turd I've seen in a long time.
Jesus Ziggy you must be the last person on earth to have seen I Am Legend, and i don't know anyone who didn't watch it on a pirate dvd.

Anyone seen Lakeview Terrace? Supposed to be brilliant so will be trying to catch it soon. Speaking of steaming piles of turd I see Keanu Reeves is in The Day The Earth Stood Still which I'd say is one to avoid at all costs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Old Bill on December 15, 2008, 12:56:15 AM
Body of Lies: Quite good, some good graphics but wee bit confusing at times. Leo di caprio and Russell Crowe play CIA agents in the middle East.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 15, 2008, 04:50:23 AM
just got ambushed with hancock. First hour is hilarious. Maybe more so because I didn't know anything about it.

What is this I am legend movie like?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on December 15, 2008, 08:09:51 AM
Wanted... quite an enjoyable film, Angelina is lovely!

The Happening... terrible acting, weird film, watched it till the end though to see what happens... wouldn't reccomend it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on December 15, 2008, 09:13:40 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2008, 11:47:00 PM

Anyone seen Lakeview Terrace? Supposed to be brilliant so will be trying to catch it soon. Speaking of steaming piles of turd I see Keanu Reeves is in The Day The Earth Stood Still which I'd say is one to avoid at all costs.

Didn't really enjoy Lakeview Terrace to be honest and I'd be a fan of Samuel L Jackson.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 15, 2008, 09:31:28 AM
QuoteWanted... quite an enjoyable film, Angelina is lovely!

The Happening... terrible acting, weird film, watched it till the end though to see what happens... wouldn't reccomend it!

Both were dung, especially Wanted.

The Day the Earth Stood Still is poor, no real plot.  Quite boring actually, keeps you waiting for something to happen but it just doesn't happen.  Alien comes to earth, escapes, woman helps, he leaves.  Thats it, crap!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on December 18, 2008, 10:05:45 PM
Behind Enemy Lines on now rte two

Good Show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on December 18, 2008, 10:34:50 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 15, 2008, 08:09:51 AM
Wanted... quite an enjoyable film, Angelina is lovely!

She is stunning but she's skinny as a rake in that film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Overthebar! on December 18, 2008, 11:56:46 PM
best film- run of the country...

any of you lads seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on December 19, 2008, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 15, 2008, 08:09:51 AM
Wanted... quite an enjoyable film, Angelina is lovely!

The Happening... terrible acting, weird film, watched it till the end though to see what happens... wouldn't reccomend it!

The Happening is possibly the worst film i have ever seen, Mark Whalberg is terrible in it, the story is crap too! Lakeview Terrace was a real let down to.

Four Christmases is quite good tho with some funny moments. Reese Witherspoon is serious eye candy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 19, 2008, 09:08:43 AM
Saw Bad Santa again last night on telly......a class act.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 19, 2008, 10:48:07 AM
Quote from: The Corporal on December 19, 2008, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 15, 2008, 08:09:51 AM
Wanted... quite an enjoyable film, Angelina is lovely!

The Happening... terrible acting, weird film, watched it till the end though to see what happens... wouldn't reccomend it!

The Happening is possibly the worst film i have ever seen, Mark Whalberg is terrible in it, the story is crap too! Lakeview Terrace was a real let down to.

Four Christmases is quite good tho with some funny moments. Reese Witherspoon is serious eye candy

Saw this in the cinema last week myself, thought it was jut ok. Got seriously chick flicky at the end. Vaughan was good but Jon Favreau stole the show for me as his wrestling brother! You are right about Witherspoon, have always had a thing for her since Cruel Intentions, one of my favourite films!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on December 20, 2008, 11:52:30 PM
watchin dodgy arty french film now on 4, Hidden, bound to be some.......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 21, 2008, 12:00:38 AM
You sent the wife to bed? You'll maybe get a ten minute teaser on the dorty channels!

Watched Wild Hogs on sky there. Very, very average. Recording V for Vendetta at the min. Anyone seen it before?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on December 21, 2008, 12:03:48 AM
i'll save it till the morning, always better craic on a sunday
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 21, 2008, 12:49:44 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 21, 2008, 12:00:38 AM
You sent the wife to bed? You'll maybe get a ten minute teaser on the dorty channels!

Watched Wild Hogs on sky there. Very, very average. Recording V for Vendetta at the min. Anyone seen it before?

I thought it was pretty good. Very stylish
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 21, 2008, 11:49:32 AM
'Seven Pounds'   with Will Smith -  one to bring your loved one to, for her enjoyment. SENTIMENTAL, in the extreme of the US fantasy soap films.

'Rightuos Kill'  (or something like that), De Niro & Hofmann, apart from the pleasure of those two, a no brainer plot, no story, no depth and of little interest to me, what a waste of acting talent in such a crap film.

'Gran Torino' acted in and dir. by Clint Eastwood. The old grizzled civil war gunfighter comes out of retirement in some modern city,
hard to take your eyes of Clint. A weak story built on caricatures and cliches but it is watchable because of quality direction which obviously emphasised the acting perf of Clint up close.



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armagh4SamAgain on December 21, 2008, 11:55:39 AM
i love westerns an Clint eastwood is good to.

I must try to see that 1.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 21, 2008, 01:05:51 PM
I'm glad you duz luv westerns 2. Gran Torino is not a western, your pure love for Clint will have to do.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on December 22, 2008, 07:58:02 AM
Eastern Promises is a good show!

Is there plans for a 2nd one? - Lots of loose ends!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 22, 2008, 09:18:54 AM
V for Vendetta is very good, actually bought it the other day as a Christmas present for the brother as part of a double DVD box with Constantine. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on December 22, 2008, 10:09:45 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 22, 2008, 09:18:54 AM
V for Vendetta is very good, actually bought it the other day as a Christmas present for the brother as part of a double DVD box with Constantine. 

Not very popular but I thought it was good. Interesting and a bit different.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on December 22, 2008, 10:10:03 AM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on December 21, 2008, 12:07:06 AM
Watched Superbad last night, what a f**king show  :)

Up there with some of the best comedies I have seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on December 22, 2008, 11:45:27 AM
Saying as it's christmas folks, what are your favourite movies at christmas time or favourite christmas movies?

From my own point of view you cant go wrong with The Polar Express, fantastic christmas movie!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bensars on December 22, 2008, 12:05:14 PM
Watched that Ghost Town with ricky Gervais last night.   Pish- avoid !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 22, 2008, 01:31:49 PM
Watched that Zach and Miri Make a Porno - average.  Have Bangkok Dangerous in the house to watch later - anybody seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 22, 2008, 01:34:19 PM
Quote from: The Corporal on December 22, 2008, 11:45:27 AM
Saying as it's christmas folks, what are your favourite movies at christmas time or favourite christmas movies?

From my own point of view you cant go wrong with The Polar Express, fantastic christmas movie!
National Lampoon's Christmas vacation, the best ever!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 22, 2008, 02:59:11 PM
I still love Home Alone at Xmas, along with a few others.  Looking forward to getting home tonight and getting a good detailed look at the tv guide!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on December 22, 2008, 03:05:12 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 22, 2008, 01:31:49 PM
Watched that Zach and Miri Make a Porno - average. 

I concur.

Quote from: Bensars on December 22, 2008, 12:05:14 PM
Watched that Ghost Town with ricky Gervais last night.   Pish- avoid !

Slightly harsh, I preferred it to the numerous Gervais TV series and less than his stand up stuff - however, coming from me that's still not a ringing endorsement.


I haven't seen Eagle Eye mentioned in this thread, I have to say I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on December 22, 2008, 03:06:13 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 22, 2008, 01:34:19 PM
Quote from: The Corporal on December 22, 2008, 11:45:27 AM
Saying as it's christmas folks, what are your favourite movies at christmas time or favourite christmas movies?

From my own point of view you cant go wrong with The Polar Express, fantastic christmas movie!
National Lampoon's Christmas vacation, the best ever!

Superb show. Throw in the first two Home Alones and Die Hard and you are flying. Scrooged for dessert.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 22, 2008, 05:01:26 PM
QuoteI haven't seen Eagle Eye mentioned in this thread, I have to say I enjoyed it.

I liked it too but feel it could have been done alot better. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 27, 2008, 03:10:14 PM
Watched a few films yesterday
In Bruges - a good show but dont think it lived up to the hype.
Kung Fu Panda - I liked it, the panda reminds me of me but how can a bird be his father?
Madagascar - loved it but I felt the quality dipped slighty in the second half and it became a little predictable.  The scenes at the start with the lion, giraffe, zebra and hippo went to the train station was brillant. 
There will be blood - God it's hardwork, interesting viewing though I dont think I'll be rushing to put it on again.  No country for old men was the film of 2008 imo. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 27, 2008, 03:42:29 PM
Watched the Da Vinci Code lat night. It was just alright, and I doubt I'd ever watch it again 6/10.

I am meant to head out the night, but have an ear infection. Must look to see what's on the box tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 27, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 27, 2008, 03:10:14 PM
Watched a few films yesterday
In Bruges - a good show but dont think it lived up to the hype.
Kung f* Panda - I liked it, the panda reminds me of me but how can a bird be his father?
Madagascar - loved it but I felt the quality dipped slighty in the second half and it became a little predictable.  The scenes at the start with the lion, giraffe, zebra and hippo went to the train station was brillant. 
There will be blood - God it's hardwork, interesting viewing though I dont think I'll be rushing to put it on again.  No country for old men was the film of 2008 imo. 
That's an eclectic mix pints! Two bloody and violent movies and two kiddie flicks. I have seen my fill of christmas movies this year as the missus recorded just about every one that was on!
Started to watch The da Vinci Code last night but couldn't face it so watched i now pronounce you chuck and larry instead. It wasn't great but jennifer biel made it watchable.
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Post by: AFS on December 27, 2008, 08:25:57 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 27, 2008, 03:10:14 PM
There will be blood - God it's hardwork, interesting viewing though I dont think I'll be rushing to put it on again.  No country for old men was the film of 2008 imo. 

You're right there, its definitely not easy viewing but I reckoned it was well worth the effort. Daniel Day Lewis gives another masterclass. Its also perhaps a very appropriate film considering everthing thats comes come to light in the last 12 months, with its basic lesson of how greed leads to destruction.
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Post by: the milkman on December 27, 2008, 10:05:20 PM
just back from watching that Australia- unreal show!!!!!

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Post by: Tony Baloney on December 28, 2008, 01:08:06 AM
Quote from: the milkman on December 27, 2008, 10:05:20 PM
just back from watching that Australia- unreal show!!!!!


Is it a long film? When i hear the word epic I think a 3 hour bum number! Can't say I'm a fan of Kidman but I might give it a shot.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 28, 2008, 11:10:09 PM
Pineapple Express - loved it
Step Brothers - decent 
What happened in Vegas - more of a chick flick but worth the watch
Tropic Thunder - shit
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Post by: ziggysego on December 28, 2008, 11:47:31 PM
Ah what? Tropic Thunder was a good old laugh!
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 28, 2008, 11:50:55 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 28, 2008, 11:10:09 PM
Pineapple Express - loved it
Step Brothers - decent 
What happened in Vegas - more of a chick flick but worth the watch
Tropic Thunder - shit

Haven't seen What Happens In Vegas, am avoiding it, if it is anything like Just Married with Kutcher I am doing myself a favour, tripe.

Out of the other three I loved the first two and thought Tropic was decent enough, Tom Cruise saved it

Just back from the cinema, saw The Changeling, typical Eastwood I thought, very long winded, was a good story though, Jolie was good in it and I was glad to see JOhn Malkoich who I think is great. The woman said it was the best film she has seen in the last year or so, I thought it was ok, a bit depressing! More of a comedy man myself.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 28, 2008, 11:51:40 PM
By the way Pints are you just wathing film after film to fill your time off?? Is that eight in the last two days??!
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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 29, 2008, 12:05:44 AM
Nah ziggy, great idea for a film but ruined by too much sillyness.

What happens in vegas is better than just married - it's not a masterpiece but it's worth watching to pass a hour. 
I like Kutcher.  Gets a lot of unfair criticism imo. 

Quote from: Our Nail Loney on December 28, 2008, 11:51:40 PM
By the way Pints are you just wathing film after film to fill your time off?? Is that eight in the last two days??!
Aye, downloaded a few before I came home and just going through them - have righteous kill and dark knight to go.  (I also watched Mr Bean's holiday)
then i've to rewatch wild hogs, superbad and knocked up.
I've also got to watch seasons 2 and 3 of arrested development, seasons 3&4 of everybody loves raymond, the last two seasons of malcolm in the middle, a couple of the final episodes of that 70s show and shameless season 5. 

I like my films and tv shows.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 29, 2008, 12:37:14 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 29, 2008, 12:05:44 AM
Nah ziggy, great idea for a film but ruined by too much sillyness.

What happens in vegas is better than just married - it's not a masterpiece but it's worth watching to pass a hour. 
I like Kutcher.  Gets a lot of unfair criticism imo. 

Quote from: Our Nail Loney on December 28, 2008, 11:51:40 PM
By the way Pints are you just wathing film after film to fill your time off?? Is that eight in the last two days??!
Aye, downloaded a few before I came home and just going through them - have righteous kill and dark knight to go.  (I also watched Mr Bean's holiday)
then i've to rewatch wild hogs, superbad and knocked up.
I've also got to watch seasons 2 and 3 of arrested development, seasons 3&4 of everybody loves raymond, the last two seasons of malcolm in the middle, a couple of the final episodes of that 70s show and shameless season 5. 

I like my films and tv shows.

Arrested Development is very good bt I have never seen it through properly, thinking about getting the dvds.

If you have never seen it, I would recommend downloading some Curb Your Enthusiam, from series one and give it time to get to know the characters, one of my favourite shows.
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Post by: ziggysego on December 29, 2008, 12:39:17 AM
Watched Elf a couple of times on FilmFour. Hilarious Christmas film!
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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 29, 2008, 12:48:28 AM
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If you have never seen it, I would recommend downloading some Curb Your Enthusiam, from series one and give it time to get to know the characters, one of my favourite shows.
ah I have it, one of my favourite shows too, have the frist 5 series on dvd and series 6 was my first download when I got the broadband in.  Great, great show. 
Smiling just thinking about it.
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Post by: Tyrones own on December 29, 2008, 02:58:55 AM
QuoteWatched Elf a couple of times on FilmFour. Hilarious Christmas film!

Yes it's common place in our house too at Christmas.. Innocent, funny film.
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Post by: Hardy on December 29, 2008, 11:13:00 AM
Things to do in the week after Christmas instead of lounging in the house watching DVDs:

1. Lamping rabbits

Fire away ...
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Post by: Niall Quinn on December 29, 2008, 04:31:31 PM
2. pen some OWC-inspired vitriol and blanket enter a selection of uninteresting competitions.
3. early Christmas shopping.
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 29, 2008, 04:41:06 PM
looking forward to seeing The Wrestler
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Post by: Puckoon on December 29, 2008, 06:11:04 PM
Watched Fargo last night - quite enjoyable, if a bit dark.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 29, 2008, 06:35:23 PM
Watched dark knight at 3 this morning, great film and I'm not normally in to the super hero thing but I enjoyed it.
Heath Ledger was excellent, such a sad waste.
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Post by: heganboy on December 29, 2008, 06:40:41 PM
watched the day the earth stood still 6.5 out of 10 and 7 pounds 6 out of 10
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Post by: nrico2006 on December 29, 2008, 08:16:26 PM
Quotejust back from watching that Australia- unreal show!!!!!

Saw it on Saturday night, great film.  The wee fella (Nullah) stole the show.  Going to see Twiilight now.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on December 29, 2008, 08:34:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 29, 2008, 08:16:26 PM
Quotejust back from watching that Australia- unreal show!!!!!

Saw it on Saturday night, great film.  The wee fella (Nullah) stole the show.  Going to see Twiilight now.
Get a life nrico.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 29, 2008, 08:46:26 PM
Why does he need a life?
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Post by: Tony Baloney on December 29, 2008, 09:22:38 PM
You'd think he'd take his fella out somewhere other than the cinema every other night!
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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 29, 2008, 09:30:34 PM
Nonsense, when I lived a 10 minute walk from the cinema I use to go at least twice a week (sometimes 3 or 4, depending on what was showing).  Early evening was the best time when there wasn't many there and you hadnt to put up with too many people.  It's very relaxing.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on December 29, 2008, 09:44:57 PM
I know, when I lived in Belfast me and missus would have been there twice a week and would have pulled the odd double header too. The cinema is great in the afternoon. I hated packed shows as there was always some twat annoying everyone.
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Post by: leenie on December 29, 2008, 11:02:47 PM
i watched the film version of phathom of the opera (2004) this evening and was well impressed especially with gerad bulter.. wat a voice he has.... wasn't looking as pretty as he usually does!
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Post by: ziggysego on December 29, 2008, 11:52:06 PM
Saw Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events for the first time tonight. For a children's film, it's very dark. Well worth a watch.
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Post by: Donagh on December 30, 2008, 12:12:15 AM
Watched a few over the past few weeks:

Seven Pounds - slow pace but very watchable, mature performance from Will Smith. Recommended
Hancock - don't really go for the superhero fantasy movie myself but I really enjoyed this. Will Smith again showing he's not a one trick pony. Recommended
Ghost Town - in the same vein as the Patrick Swayze film Ghost from a few years ago with the bloke from the 'Office' in the Whoopie Goldberg role. Bloke from the 'Office' shows he is a one trick pony. Not Recommended.
The Kite Runner - watched this a few times and still not convinced (that it's as good as it should be) though that's probably because I just finished the book a few weeks back. I got the impression most of the actors inexperienced but the Director has still managed the difficult subject matter very well. An excellent film, though not as gripping as the book. Recommended
Malcom X - Spike Lee continues to mature as a Director but I think he takes a few too many liberties with this one i.e. there are quite a few inaccuracies which had me thinking Lee was doing a propaganda job. Still, Will Smith is good in the role but the ending is very "smaltzy". Mandela turning up is also a bit stomach turning. Recommended
Peter Kays Special Kay - clips of his tv appearances. Only for the hard core. Not recommended
Peter Kay Live at Bolton Albert Hall - Okay. Not as 'wholesome' as his earlier standup but funny enough I suppose. Neutral
300 - pile of shite. Avoid
Going My Way - Bing Crosby at his best. Heart warming film making at its best. Recommended
Wall-E - (pronounced Wally). Thought it slow and by the numbers myself but the weemen in the house like it. Not recommended
Step Brothers - very funny. Recommended
Taken - big Neeson in an action movie. Works fairly well. Recommended

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Post by: pintsofguinness on December 30, 2008, 12:36:38 AM
Righteous Kill - hmm, it's not heat.  Talents of Al Pacino and De Niro wasted in it imo. 
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Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2008, 10:45:44 AM
Righteous Kill is wafer thin on all levels, a films that insults the discerning filmgoer who were sucked in to watch De Niro and Pacino.

I watched Revolutionary Road.
I thought it would have made a brilliant stage play.

It's a slow and intense drama with Di Caprio and Winslet at the centre.
Some scenes are just full blown images from real life flung back at gale force to the audience.
The peak is reached with the last argument, captures the essence of total and utter breakdown.

The actor who played Kathy Bates's son stole every scene he was in.
A very good film.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2008, 11:26:38 AM
I'd say you'd get short odds on Kate Winslet getting another Oscar nomination this year. She must be on four or five nominations without getting the nod. Maybe this year!
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Post by: ONeill on December 30, 2008, 11:30:04 AM
Only got around to watching Mean Streets (1973) last week. Underrated film - as good as Goodfellas.
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Post by: AFS on December 30, 2008, 04:39:18 PM
Went to see Yes Man the other night. Its no classic but it had its moments.
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Post by: under the bar on December 30, 2008, 04:49:27 PM
Godfather Part 2 was on last nite and I sat up till 2am watching it.  Part 3 on tonight.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 30, 2008, 05:19:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2008, 10:45:44 AM
Righteous Kill is wafer thin on all levels, a films that insults the discerning filmgoer who were sucked in to watch De Niro and Pacino.

I watched Revolutionary Road.
I thought it would have made a brilliant stage play.

It's a slow and intense drama with Di Caprio and Winslet at the centre.
Some scenes are just full blown images from real life flung back at gale force to the audience.
The peak is reached with the last argument, captures the essence of total and utter breakdown.

The actor who played Kathy Bates's son stole every scene he was in.
A very good film.


Saw a trailer for that how the other night while I was at the cinema

Wasn't impressed, it didn't look very exciting, not a lot looked to be happening??

Saying that I do like Leo, hes such a dream boat.
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Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2008, 05:31:55 PM
Your instincts are spot on.
It's not the film for you.
It's the paint drying opposite of excitement.

However it does exorcise totally the ghosts of the Titanic romantic schmaltz between them with nuclear force.



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Post by: milltown row on December 30, 2008, 05:32:52 PM
took kids out to watch Bedtime Stories, not a massive Sandler fan but the film was good aul craic, kids loved it and it went quick enough
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 30, 2008, 05:34:45 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2008, 05:31:55 PM
Your instincts are spot on.
It's not the film for you.
It's the paint drying opposite of excitement.

However it does exorcise totally the ghosts of the Titanic romantic schmaltz between them with nuclear force.





What do you base this on?!?!?
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Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2008, 06:48:15 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on December 30, 2008, 05:34:45 PM
What do you base this on?!?!?

"Wasn't impressed, it didn't look very exciting, not a lot looked to be happening??"
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on December 30, 2008, 07:17:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2008, 06:48:15 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on December 30, 2008, 05:34:45 PM
What do you base this on?!?!?

"Wasn't impressed, it didn't look very exciting, not a lot looked to be happening??"


Touche!!
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 05, 2009, 10:08:54 AM
Watched 'Hunger' at the weekend and apart from the scene between the Priest and BS it was pretty average.

Also watched 'There will be Blood'.  It was a good show but the story was a bit haphazard.
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Post by: Donagh on January 05, 2009, 12:06:05 PM
Watched the first part of the new 'Che' movie recently. Soderbergh gives a masterclass in movie making with Benicio Del Toro's understated portrayal of Guevara very compelling. The two combine to produce as good a film as you'll watch all year. If it were any other subject matter the Oscars would be raining down on it, but I suspect not.
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Post by: stevo-08 on January 05, 2009, 01:04:50 PM
Watched The Kite Runner recently. Very good film. Although as usual, I suspect the book is even better.
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Post by: the milkman on January 05, 2009, 01:08:22 PM
Quote from: Donagh on January 05, 2009, 12:06:05 PM
Watched the first part of the new 'Che' movie recently. Soderbergh gives a masterclass in movie making with Benicio Del Toro's understated portrayal of Guevara very compelling. The two combine to produce as good a film as you'll watch all year. If it were any other subject matter the Oscars would be raining down on it, but I suspect not.

Yeah i watched it on saturday, great film! Del Toro was excellent in it.
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Post by: under the bar on January 05, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Did anyone watch The Garage starring Pat Short over the holidays?  Failry light-hearted until the ending which made you sit up an take notice!
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Post by: liihb on January 05, 2009, 01:28:26 PM
Quote from: under the bar on January 05, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Did anyone watch The Garage starring Pat Short over the holidays?  Failry light-hearted until the ending which made you sit up an take notice!
Yeah I did, thought it was very good. Breffni was some w**ker!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2009, 01:52:05 PM
Quote from: Donagh on January 05, 2009, 12:06:05 PM
Watched the first part of the new 'Che' movie recently. Soderbergh gives a masterclass in movie making with Benicio Del Toro's understated portrayal of Guevara very compelling. The two combine to produce as good a film as you'll watch all year. If it were any other subject matter the Oscars would be raining down on it, but I suspect not.
Would like to see this. Didn't even realise it was out until I read a review in one of the Sunday papers. The review said it was okay but got a bit bogged down in the minutiae of guerilla warfare which obviously wasn't to the reviewers liking! Soderbergh can be a bit style over substance sometimes.
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Post by: Main Street on January 05, 2009, 01:55:27 PM
Agreed about the Che part 1. Superb film, more like a docudrama.
Based on Che's reminiscences and accurate dramatisations of his story as he wrote it.
So accurate as to some scenes are replicates of the surviving footage and photographs.
5 cigars.

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Post by: T O Hare on January 05, 2009, 02:57:02 PM
did anyone see Austrailia yet??
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Post by: Niall Quinn on January 05, 2009, 03:10:47 PM
I really enjoyed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Although I've great respect for F Scott Fitzgerald, to base a film on a seemingly one-feature short story struck me as flawed premise - not so.

I'm normally a fan of Roger Ebert's reviews, but would take issue with this extract from his review of the movie:

"The movie's premise devalues any relationship, makes futile any friendship or romance, and spits, not into the face of destiny, but backward into the maw of time."
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081223/REVIEWS/812239995/1023 (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081223/REVIEWS/812239995/1023)

I thought the significance of relationships in the movie was in fact exemplified by the enhanced transcience aspect, rather than devalued. Indeed I got to wondering how Ebert's observation would sit with the terminally ill? Would he contend that friendships and romance in some way devalued by differing life expectancy profiles?
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 05, 2009, 04:45:41 PM
Australia is a good show, the wee fella in it was brilliant and although it becomes a bit predictable it is very enjoyable.  I have been looking forward to Benjamin Button for a year now. 
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Post by: The Iceman on January 05, 2009, 06:15:28 PM
watched tropic thunder last night - very over rated - only some minor funny parts - felt insulted at times watching it
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Post by: Rav67 on January 05, 2009, 06:19:27 PM
Watched Somers Town- another Shane Meadows film, only just over 1 hr long and a simple plot but its very well-made and some funny bits in it.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Watched that Frost-Nixon film the other night, really good!

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Post by: ziggysego on January 05, 2009, 07:36:45 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Watched that Frost-Nixon film the other night, really good!



Seen it advertised a few times and was considering going to see it.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 05, 2009, 08:23:59 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Watched that Frost-Nixon film the other night, really good!



Really liked the trailer of this when I saw it... The woman gets to pick the next film we see and I bet she picks this, she does politics at uni. Pity, I really wanna see Role Models, I love Paul Rudd and Sean William Scott...
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Post by: ONeill on January 05, 2009, 08:26:43 PM
Quote from: Rav67 on January 05, 2009, 06:19:27 PM
Watched Somers Town- another Shane Meadows film, only just over 1 hr long and a simple plot but its very well-made and some funny bits in it.

Watched Dead Man's Shoes last week by the same man. 8/10
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2009, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Watched that Frost-Nixon film the other night, really good!


Hard to believe he went on to present Through the Keyhole! Frost I mean. I think this will be front runner in the Oscars.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 09:02:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2009, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Watched that Frost-Nixon film the other night, really good!


Hard to believe he went on to present Through the Keyhole! Frost I mean. I think this will be front runner in the Oscars.

Aye he went way up in my estimation after watching that.

Downloaded this che film there, yous didn't tell me it was in, what? spanish?  I hate reading films. 
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 05, 2009, 09:12:08 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 09:02:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2009, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Watched that Frost-Nixon film the other night, really good!


Hard to believe he went on to present Through the Keyhole! Frost I mean. I think this will be front runner in the Oscars.

Aye he went way up in my estimation after watching that.

Downloaded this che film there, yous didn't tell me it was in, what? spanish?  I hate reading films. 

You pay for nothing these days!!  :D
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Post by: achadh gallain on January 05, 2009, 09:15:34 PM
Seen a new clint eastwood film over in america there, dont think its out here yet though.. its called Gran Torino.. absolutely class film.. i usually hate clint eastwood films, though this one is very funny an not like any of his usual films.. highly recommended!  ;)
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Post by: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 09:16:16 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 05, 2009, 09:12:08 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 09:02:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2009, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 07:35:14 PM
Watched that Frost-Nixon film the other night, really good!


Hard to believe he went on to present Through the Keyhole! Frost I mean. I think this will be front runner in the Oscars.

Aye he went way up in my estimation after watching that.

Downloaded this che film there, yous didn't tell me it was in, what? spanish?  I hate reading films. 

You pay for nothing these days!!  :D
There is a recession you know.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 05, 2009, 09:19:48 PM
Quote from: achadh gallain on January 05, 2009, 09:15:34 PM
Seen a new clint eastwood film over in america there, dont think its out here yet though.. its called Gran Torino.. absolutely class film.. i usually hate clint eastwood films, though this one is very funny an not like any of his usual films.. highly recommended!  ;)

Thats a racing car game.
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Post by: achadh gallain on January 05, 2009, 09:22:03 PM
well i definitely seen it in a cinema smart ass... its a new film aswell ya no!!  :)
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 05, 2009, 09:24:33 PM
Quote from: achadh gallain on January 05, 2009, 09:22:03 PM
well i definitely seen it in a cinema smart ass... its a new film aswell ya no!!  :)

it was a joke about the racing game, Gran Turismo, do keep up please

::)
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Post by: ziggysego on January 05, 2009, 09:26:07 PM
Quote from: achadh gallain on January 05, 2009, 09:22:03 PM
well i definitely seen it in a cinema smart ass... its a new film aswell ya no!!  :)

In this day and age, that means nothing. Some people hear download film illegally you know ;) sssh
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Post by: achadh gallain on January 05, 2009, 09:29:30 PM
how the frig am i meant to no about car racin games?! im a girl... we'r not meant to understand these things!!

and i realise that zig.. im plannin on downloading it myself! ssssh!!!
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Post by: Main Street on January 05, 2009, 10:06:11 PM
Best movie on the box over the Christmas was Das Boot (TG4 I think).


I saw Defiance, a story about the Bielski Brothers (tough feckers), making life out in the woods in Bellarussia, protecting over a 1,000 jews during WW2.
They were a bunch of terrorists who stopped at nothing to create mayhem, robbing, murder and extortion against law abiding civilians and the governing authorities ::)

I read a book about them a few years ago and it was a great read. If the film brings more to read the book then that will be it's greatest service.

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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2009, 11:07:16 PM
Das Boot is magic. The sound and atmosphere is better than any film I've seen. If you watch it with the lights out and with surround sound you really feel the claustrophobia of life in a sub. You really find yourself rooting for the Germans!
I'd love to have seen it in the cinema. Read the book first so I loved the film before I ever watched it!
Pints you have to "read it" but it's well worth watching.
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Post by: biglerman on January 05, 2009, 11:10:08 PM
if u get a chance check out Daniel Craig's new Movie 'Defiance', seen it today; 9/10
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Post by: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 11:12:57 PM
QuotePints you have to "read it" but it's well worth watching.
Yeah, I'll try, it looks good.  I tried with Downfall too and give up half way in through though. 

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Post by: Hardy on January 05, 2009, 11:39:31 PM
Quote from: liihb on January 05, 2009, 01:28:26 PM
Quote from: under the bar on January 05, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Did anyone watch The Garage starring Pat Short over the holidays?  Failry light-hearted until the ending which made you sit up an take notice!
Yeah I did, thought it was very good. Breffni was some w**ker!

I saw that - it was a lovely piece of work. Pat Shortt can act.

Downfall is magnificent. Das Boot too.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on January 05, 2009, 11:41:29 PM
QuoteDownfall is magnificent.
I know hardy but you'd think they'd put it in english!

How are you meant to watch something when you're reading the screen as well, you cant do both.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 06, 2009, 12:32:44 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 05, 2009, 11:42:59 PM
The Strangers - The girl in Xtravision told me to put back the dvd I brought up to her (can't remember what it was) as she said it was the worst film ever. She told me to get The Strangers. I hope she breaks her arm. It was the biggest pile of shite.
Jesus will you never learn. The ones in the local xtravision always point people in the direction of the biggest heaps of shite. I think they must get commission for it. I tend to ignore them and keep what I picked. Which may be shit but at least it's my shit!

Pints believe or not the Germans didn't speak much English to each other as they had, and still have, a perfectly good language of their own! I think on my dvd of Das Boot you can get an English dubbed version but surely it's more authentic in German.
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Post by: Tyrones own on January 06, 2009, 04:11:54 AM
I've been meaning to get out to see that Gran Torino..supposed to be pretty good by most accounts.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on January 07, 2009, 12:33:10 AM
Watched Cass there, f**king dull as dish water.
Rise of a foot soldier is far better. 
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Post by: achadh gallain on January 07, 2009, 06:05:41 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 05, 2009, 11:18:08 PM
Quote from: achadh gallain on January 05, 2009, 09:15:34 PM
Seen a new clint eastwood film over in america there, dont think its out here yet though.. its called Gran Torino.. absolutely class film.. i usually hate clint eastwood films, though this one is very funny an not like any of his usual films.. highly recommended!  ;)
"Oh, I was in America and um guess what?.....

.........Did I tell ya I was in America?"
::)

:D :D :D :D piss off.... though here... was i tellin ya that i was in america??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on January 07, 2009, 06:10:39 PM
Watched Hancock there over christmas, absolutely brutal

Was made watch PS I love You on Sunday, herselfs birhtday, and was surprised that i actuallt , enjoyed it, definitely a chick flick but good story, plenty of gags and good sound track, was impressed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 07, 2009, 06:11:01 PM
I heard Rourke was great in the Wrestler - best career performance?
Gran Turino is getting good reports and everyone I have spoken to so far loves The Curious case of Benjamin button
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on January 07, 2009, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 07, 2009, 12:33:10 AM
Watched Cass there, f**king dull as dish water.
Rise of a foot soldier is far better. 

yeah it was mediocre at best,  was expecting more violence in it.

watched 'Felon' the other day,  i thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2009, 11:28:39 PM
Something about Mary is on Sky Movies at the moment,can't believe its 10 years old..Still find it funny even after watching it dozens of times before
Cameron Diaz at her most gorgeous in it i might add
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 08, 2009, 12:26:42 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2009, 11:28:39 PM
Something about Mary is on Sky Movies at the moment,can't believe its 10 years old..Still find it funny even after watching it dozens of times before
Cameron Diaz at her most gorgeous in it i might add
Movies you never tire of watching? Mostly comedies. I must have seen 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop about a dozen times. Can watch Midnight Run, American Pie and Road Trip til the cows come home.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 08, 2009, 01:05:06 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on January 07, 2009, 06:10:39 PM
Was made watch PS I love You on Sunday, herselfs birhtday, and was surprised that i actuallt , enjoyed it, definitely a chick flick but good story, plenty of gags and good sound track, was impressed

Bender alert. ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: wrecked_em on January 08, 2009, 01:18:10 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on January 07, 2009, 06:10:39 PM

Was made watch PS I love You on Sunday, herselfs birhtday, and was surprised that i actuallt , enjoyed it, definitely a chick flick but good story, plenty of gags and good sound track, was impressed

the biggest pile of stemming turd i have recently had the misfortune of watching.
yer man's 'oirish' accent is so bad it makes it unwatchable


just after watching slumdog millionaire, different and very predictable but good i thought, (despite the rules of who wants to be a millionaire being slightly different and therefore off putting)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 08, 2009, 07:53:30 AM
Watched 'Hunger' last night. Fairly tough show to watch. Decent enough show, though 'Some Mother's son' is in a different league!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on January 08, 2009, 05:09:11 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on January 08, 2009, 01:05:06 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on January 07, 2009, 06:10:39 PM
Was made watch PS I love You on Sunday, herselfs birhtday, and was surprised that i actuallt , enjoyed it, definitely a chick flick but good story, plenty of gags and good sound track, was impressed

Bender alert. ;D

I stand by it GBB, i'm confident in my sexuality  8)

Now as for hunger, what an overrated pile of shite, typical of the kind of thing u get knobs writing reviews to jump on to show that they are all arty
I'm sure i'm completeing missing the cinematic qualities and i'll be berated as a philistine but gimme entertainment anyday
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on January 08, 2009, 09:51:38 PM
wolf creek on tonight, channel 4

top show
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Post by: corn02 on January 08, 2009, 11:13:43 PM
Role Models is very, very good.
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 09, 2009, 07:53:39 AM
Mean Girls... Class!  :P
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Post by: Main Street on January 09, 2009, 11:08:36 PM
I Am Cuba 1964 is on Film Four later tonight at 1.15am

I haven't seen it,  supposedly a classic. I'll just record it.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_am_cuba/ (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/i_am_cuba/)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dkKQ4LeYL._SS500_.jpg)



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 09, 2009, 11:23:55 PM
The Wrestler was Ok.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 09, 2009, 11:26:59 PM
Watched Defiance there, good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 10, 2009, 08:55:59 AM
Oscar nominations in a fortnight or so.

Bookies reckon Revolutionary Road, Dark Knight, Curious Case, Che, Changeling, Slumdog will be in with a shout.
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Post by: ONeill on January 10, 2009, 09:00:22 AM
Golden Globes

Best Dramatic Film
Slumdog Millionaire    4 - 7
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button    3 - 1
Revolutionary Road    5 - 1
Frost/Nixon    10 - 1
The Reader    20 - 1


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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2009, 10:34:46 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 10, 2009, 09:00:22 AM
Golden Globes

Best Dramatic Film
Slumdog Millionaire    4 - 7
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button    3 - 1
Revolutionary Road    5 - 1
Frost/Nixon    10 - 1
The Reader    20 - 1



Kate Winslet is in 2 of those so could have a sixth nomination under belt. I'd have money on Revolutionary Road at fives.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2009, 04:39:14 PM
Revolutionary Road, boring at the beginning but oddly gets interesting, not much happens though. Worth a watch, just about.
Slum dog millionaire and Benjamin Button both very well made, a lot of people will like them but neither did it for me. 
Ghost Town, makes "Ghost" look like a masterpiece. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 10, 2009, 06:21:41 PM
The outstanding feature in Revolutionary Road was Kate Winslet
she must be in the line for the actress award.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2009, 06:31:18 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 10, 2009, 06:21:41 PM
The outstanding feature in Revolutionary Road was Kate Winslet
she must be in the line for the actress award.
Who else will be in contention for the ladies award. Haven't seen Changeling but by all accounts Angelina Jolie's role was for nothing other than to win her an Oscar.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 12, 2009, 03:39:59 PM
I haven't seen the Changeling either, I downloaded a screener but the quality was poorer than the usual so I'll wait for better.

I see Gabriel Byrne won an GG award for TV drama actor as a psychiatrist  "In Treatment".

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0835434/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0835434/)

Interesting format,  5 patients,
each patient gets one episode a week, therapy continued the following week.
There are  5 episodes in a week.
So far, Series 1 has been running for 9 weeks, about 45 episodes.
I think I´ll download the whole lot of them
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: magpie seanie on January 12, 2009, 05:11:12 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 09, 2009, 11:26:59 PM
Watched Defiance there, good show.

Saw it Saturday myself and really enjoyed it. Great story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 12, 2009, 05:22:27 PM
Quote from: corn02 on January 08, 2009, 11:13:43 PM
Role Models is very, very good.

Saw this myself last night, the whole cniema was ni stitches!! The wee fella stole the show...

Though on a sadder note, I was dying for the toilet the shole time and couldn't relax!! I didn't want to leave in case I missed something plus the row was full and I would have pissed everyone off!!
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 12, 2009, 05:29:41 PM
Sex Drive is a good laugh.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 12, 2009, 05:30:31 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 12, 2009, 05:29:41 PM
Sex Drive is a good laugh.

Trailer looks good, think I will watch that next...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on January 12, 2009, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 12, 2009, 05:22:27 PM
Quote from: corn02 on January 08, 2009, 11:13:43 PM
Role Models is very, very good.

Saw this myself last night, the whole cniema was ni stitches!! The wee fella stole the show...

Though on a sadder note, I was dying for the toilet the shole time and couldn't relax!! I didn't want to leave in case I missed something plus the row was full and I would have pissed everyone off!!

Didn't I tell you he would upsatge Fogal. Our raw dog from Mullaghbawn said he didn't like it because the wee fella "would not say that stuff in real life."  ??? It's a movie....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 12, 2009, 05:36:01 PM
Quote from: corn02 on January 12, 2009, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 12, 2009, 05:22:27 PM
Quote from: corn02 on January 08, 2009, 11:13:43 PM
Role Models is very, very good.

Saw this myself last night, the whole cniema was ni stitches!! The wee fella stole the show...

Though on a sadder note, I was dying for the toilet the shole time and couldn't relax!! I didn't want to leave in case I missed something plus the row was full and I would have pissed everyone off!!

Didn't I tell you he would upsatge Fogal. Our raw dog from Mullaghbawn said he didn't like it because the wee fella "would not say that stuff in real life."  ??? It's a movie....

He must not enjoy tv or film, all this fantasy stuff!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on January 12, 2009, 05:48:48 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 12, 2009, 05:36:01 PM
Quote from: corn02 on January 12, 2009, 05:31:24 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 12, 2009, 05:22:27 PM
Quote from: corn02 on January 08, 2009, 11:13:43 PM
Role Models is very, very good.

Saw this myself last night, the whole cniema was ni stitches!! The wee fella stole the show...

Though on a sadder note, I was dying for the toilet the shole time and couldn't relax!! I didn't want to leave in case I missed something plus the row was full and I would have pissed everyone off!!



Didn't I tell you he would upsatge Fogal. Our raw dog from Mullaghbawn said he didn't like it because the wee fella "would not say that stuff in real life."  ??? It's a movie....


He must not enjoy tv or film, all this fantasy stuff!!

He belongs in Laird.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 12, 2009, 07:58:02 PM
Watched Pineapple Express on saturday night. Didn't really fancy it compared to the others from the Apatow stable.

Hellboy 2 last night. Not great. Although wtf was the Giant's Causeway big all about?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rav67 on January 12, 2009, 11:13:45 PM
Role models is quality.  The doll who runs the camp is very funny in it as well as the wee lad
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 13, 2009, 07:59:59 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 12, 2009, 07:58:02 PM
Watched Pineapple Express on saturday night. Didn't really fancy it compared to the others from the Apatow stable.

Piiish!
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Post by: full back on January 13, 2009, 08:31:39 AM
Role Models is a decent show
The wee lad is very very funny, steals the whole show
Thought the ending was pure sh1te, they spend far too much time on the 'battle' & then it is a happy ending for everyone ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 16, 2009, 02:42:36 AM
Just watched grand Torino. Havnt been this impressed with a movie in a long time. Eastwood is superb.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 16, 2009, 09:14:07 AM
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is very, very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 16, 2009, 10:19:32 AM
What was the appeal for you nrico?
I thought the Curious Case of Benjamin Button was alright, interesting but not outstanding.

I was irritated by the overdose and overkill with CGI, looked so obviously fake.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Donagh on January 16, 2009, 10:23:22 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 16, 2009, 02:42:36 AM
Just watched grand Torino. Havnt been this impressed with a movie in a long time. Eastwood is superb.

Have been trying to get a few hours to watch this for a while now. The oul boy has been raving about it. Shud get a look this weekend.

Watched Defiance last weekend. Okay war movie in the "oh isn't it horrible how the Jews were treated" mode. Probably would have enjoyed it more if Gaza wasn't getting pounding at the moment.
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Post by: ONeill on January 16, 2009, 10:51:09 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 16, 2009, 09:14:07 AM
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is very, very good.

Good in bits. As said, a bit of overkill and very Forrest Gump-ish at times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on January 16, 2009, 11:04:10 AM
From a few years back but I loved The Legend of Bagger Vance.  Haven't seen it in ages!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2009, 12:51:54 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 16, 2009, 10:19:32 AM
What was the appeal for you nrico?
I thought the Curious Case of Benjamin Button was alright, interesting but not outstanding.

I was irritated by the overdose and overkill with CGI, looked so obviously fake.
Has a wee thing (or so I've heard) for Brad Pitt.

See Will Smith is over touting 7 Pounds. Anyone seen it?
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Post by: screenexile on January 16, 2009, 01:00:33 PM
Watched Valkyrie last night. Thought it was decent enough except for the whole accents thing. It starts with Cruise writing in his diary and saying a monologue in German, then towards the end of the entry they mesh it wth Engish and then someone calls him in English and the whole cast are either Engllish or American and speak with a normal accent. Good storyline and if nobody knows the real life story it is very interesting.

Watched the wrestler recently and thought it was the biggest pile of steaming turd I've seen in a long time. Really artsy and boring imo I didn't like it at all, and I usually love wrestling.

Also saw Fros Nixon which is also very interesting if nobody knows the story behind it. Very well acted too I thought although Frost is somewhat of a smug git.

I have changeling and 7 pounds to watch now over the weekend. Only thing to do when off the booze!!
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Post by: Hank Everlast on January 16, 2009, 01:17:25 PM
i watched revolutionary road and 7 pounds last weekend, both very good, tho rev road would be one of the most depressing films i have seen.
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 16, 2009, 01:34:10 PM
QuoteFrom a few years back but I loved The Legend of Bagger Vance.  Haven't seen it in ages!

Same here, one of my favourites and probably like Benjamin Button for the same reason in that its a bit mystical.  I have Seven Pounds at the house, probably watch it tonight. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 16, 2009, 01:42:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2009, 12:51:54 PM
See Will Smith is over touting 7 Pounds. Anyone seen it?
It's a very well made chick flick.
Could have been called  'a benevolent path to self destruction'
with the inevitable bit of romance thrown in.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2009, 01:57:23 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 16, 2009, 01:42:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2009, 12:51:54 PM
See Will Smith is over touting 7 Pounds. Anyone seen it?
It's a very well made chick flick.
Could have been called  'a benevolent path to self destruction'
with the inevitable bit of romance thrown in.



No doubt with a gratuitous scene with Will Smith with his top off for the ladies? Since he bulked up for Ali I think he has it written into his contract that he has to have his shirt off at least once in every movie!

Quote from: Hank Everlast on January 16, 2009, 01:17:25 PM
i watched revolutionary road and 7 pounds last weekend, both very good, tho rev road would be one of the most depressing films i have seen.
In a good way?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2009, 01:58:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 16, 2009, 01:00:33 PM
Watched Valkyrie last night. Thought it was decent enough except for the whole accents thing. It starts with Cruise writing in his diary and saying a monologue in German, then towards the end of the entry they mesh it wth Engish and then someone calls him in English and the whole cast are either Engllish or American and speak with a normal accent. Good storyline and if nobody knows the real life story it is very interesting.

do Hollywood really bother with accents anymore? Sean Connery has been a Scotsman in every movie he's made, including a role as a Russian submarine commander in the Hunt for Red October!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 16, 2009, 03:45:54 PM
Taken - Liam Neeson - best film I've seen in a long time.  Have Gran Turino to watch this weekend so looking forward to that based on the above reports - thank God for torrents.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on January 16, 2009, 03:51:34 PM
Saw Pride and Glory with Ed Norton and Colin Farrell, an enjoyable enough way to kill 2 hours
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 16, 2009, 04:11:30 PM
I thought taken was good.  I have Prode and Glory to watch and hopef to see it this weekend also.  Might hit the Cinema tonight to see Defiance. 
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Post by: canice lynch on January 16, 2009, 04:12:51 PM
Watched Eden Lake recently. very good believable horror movie. Def worth watchin!! Also seen The strangers which is one of them jumpy horror movies but its based on a true story so not bad either..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on January 16, 2009, 05:17:59 PM
Went to see Slumdog Millionaire in the flicks last night.  Thought it was one of the best films I have seen in ages.  Highly Recommended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 17, 2009, 06:34:59 PM
Gran Torino - absolutely brilliant, great ending. 
Bangkok Dangerous - decent, worth a watch.
Eagle Eye - run of the mill thriller. 
Wanted - not great imo, James McAvoy was the wrong actor, he's no hitman.
The Express - American football film about Ernie Davies, decent show, worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 17, 2009, 11:33:09 PM
Seven Pounds is very average and I wouldn't be inclined to see it again. A bit slow in parts, I was never really convinced that Smith was in turmoil. It may possibly have been his worst movie, although without him the thing would've bombed completely. Didn't think it was well made and that was a shame as the subject matter had potential. The ending was the only time I was zoned in.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doire abú on January 18, 2009, 03:02:00 AM
Watched Four Last Songs there tonight cause I had nothing else to do. Twas good, but wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on January 18, 2009, 03:14:49 AM
Before the Devil Knows your Dead- 2007

The show itself is O.K.

But Marisa Tomei is naked in most of her scenes and full frontal ;) ;)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 18, 2009, 10:58:50 AM
Had a wee nostalgia attack and ordered a few old school box sets...

Look Who's Talking Boxset
Problem Child 1,2 and 3
Three Men And A Little Baby / Three Men And A Little Lady
Sister Act 1 and 2

Was thinking about Father Of The Bride 1 and 2 but might get those with next weeks purchases...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on January 18, 2009, 11:15:20 AM
Some great films out at the minute....why could they not have released a few over xmas when there was frick all out??

anyone seen that che show? im looking forward to the 2nd installment out in feb.

That wrestler has got some reviews so far, whats peoples opinions on it?


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jimmy Joe on January 18, 2009, 11:31:32 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 18, 2009, 10:58:50 AM
Had a wee nostalgia attack and ordered a few old school box sets...


Problem Child 1,2 and 3


I didn't actually know there was a 2 and 3.  I'd say they're good  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 18, 2009, 11:39:23 AM
Quote from: Jimmy Joe on January 18, 2009, 11:31:32 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 18, 2009, 10:58:50 AM
Had a wee nostalgia attack and ordered a few old school box sets...


Problem Child 1,2 and 3


I didn't actually know there was a 2 and 3.  I'd say they're good  ;)

Had them all on VHS when I was little, loved them then, don't think I have changed much since then so don't see why I won't still love them!!

The sequels were good, one involved Junior having a pen pal come out of prison and wreck all round him!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 18, 2009, 02:37:42 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 18, 2009, 11:15:20 AM
Some great films out at the minute....why could they not have released a few over xmas when there was frick all out??

anyone seen that che show? im looking forward to the 2nd installment out in feb.

That wrestler has got some reviews so far, whats peoples opinions on it?




Thought it was pants! Yeah it was a good performance but it reminded me of American Beauty a bit where it follows a guy around who's gettin her tight and that's about it. No real plot to it and not my cup of tea to be honest. Marisa Tomei gets the wabs out though so not all bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 18, 2009, 11:16:44 PM
enemy at the gates on bbc1 - great film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on January 18, 2009, 11:17:55 PM
Pride and glory-great movie
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 18, 2009, 11:20:05 PM
I watched a beautiful mind last night..... brilliant film and a biopic

russel crowe is fab in it!

also made me cry...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DoYerJob Linesman on January 18, 2009, 11:23:58 PM
If I make you cry would you think im great too?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 18, 2009, 11:24:39 PM
Outbreak starting on ITV 2 now. Great wee flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 18, 2009, 11:26:40 PM
Quote from: DoYerJob Linesman on January 18, 2009, 11:23:58 PM
If I make you cry would you think im great too?

depends on what it is you would do to make me cry
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mattockranger on January 19, 2009, 01:21:06 AM
the wrestler...yes the wrestler overrated!

mickey puts in a good performance though! hell of a man!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: achadh gallain on January 19, 2009, 05:44:18 PM
Watched The Hurricane last night - absolutely brilliant film, denzel washington is brilliant in it. A real "feel good" movie..

Also just started watching the Godfather trilogy.. have never seen it before an my da made me watch it on saturday night, half way through the second one now, an im very impressed!
It's great bein a student an havin all this free time to do nothin!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on January 19, 2009, 05:46:16 PM
went to see Sex Drive last nite it was very funny two thumbs up.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 19, 2009, 05:46:41 PM
Quote from: achadh gallain on January 19, 2009, 05:44:18 PM
Watched The Hurricane last night - absolutely brilliant film, denzel washington is brilliant in it. A real "feel good" movie..

Also just started watching the Godfather trilogy.. have never seen it before an my da made me watch it on saturday night, half way through the second one now, an im very impressed!
It's great bein a student an havin all this free time to do nothin!!

Sat down to watch the trilogy last month - great films but slightly less effective now if you were a Sopranos fan.

Watching Revolutionary Road tonight - a thoughts on it from those who've seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 19, 2009, 06:23:14 PM
I've remarked on Rev Road before and thought that Kate Winslet put in a superb performance.
Thought it would have made a brilliant stage play.
Thought that the final scene between them exemplified with suitable intensity the climax of a relationship being shattered to pieces.

Like looking at another time in history, another world altogether, when a woman was supposed to find fulfillment within the 4 walls in a society that was (about to) undergoing shifts in social conciousness. A man's world extremly limited outlook and conservative.
A film where the insane was the voice of intelligence,  lobotomised and shut down.

I'll easily watch it a few times more before I get a better appreciation.




Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 19, 2009, 06:30:56 PM
Quote from: achadh gallain on January 19, 2009, 05:44:18 PM
Watched The Hurricane last night - absolutely brilliant film, denzel washington is brilliant in it. A real "feel good" movie..

Also just started watching the Godfather trilogy.. have never seen it before an my da made me watch it on saturday night, half way through the second one now, an im very impressed!
It's great bein a student an havin all this free time to do nothin!!

Cannot watch The Hurricane the same anymore since I read a website which tore the film to shreds...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 19, 2009, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 19, 2009, 06:23:14 PM
I've remarked on Rev Road before and thought that Kate Winslet put in a superb performance.
Thought it would have made a brilliant stage play.
Thought that the final scene between them exemplified with suitable intensity the climax of a relationship being shattered to pieces.

Like looking at another time in history, another world altogether, when a woman was supposed to find fulfillment within the 4 walls in a society that was (about to) undergoing shifts in social conciousness. A man's world extremly limited outlook and conservative.
A film where the insane was the voice of intelligence,  lobotomised and shut down.

I'll easily watch it a few times more before I get a better appreciation.






Gonna have to download this... Don't think I would pay to watch it in the cinema...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Carmen Stateside on January 19, 2009, 06:36:28 PM
Taken, very good film with Liam Neeson.  Not being released until end of January, great copy on Torrent pond!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 19, 2009, 06:38:12 PM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on January 19, 2009, 06:36:28 PM
Taken, very good film with Liam Neeson.  Not being released until end of January, great copy on Torrent pond!

Saw it on pirate dvd, ok film, wouldnt say great, very predictable I thought
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 19, 2009, 06:42:13 PM
In Taken, the plot was entirely predictable the action scenes enhanced by jittery camera work which is supposed to add to the effect but just camoflages the imposibility.
But Liam Neeson, you can't take your eyes off him, a natural performer, with every gesture fine tuned to perfection with effortless ease.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 19, 2009, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 19, 2009, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 19, 2009, 06:23:14 PM
I've remarked on Rev Road before and thought that Kate Winslet put in a superb performance.
Thought it would have made a brilliant stage play.
Thought that the final scene between them exemplified with suitable intensity the climax of a relationship being shattered to pieces.

Like looking at another time in history, another world altogether, when a woman was supposed to find fulfillment within the 4 walls in a society that was (about to) undergoing shifts in social conciousness. A man's world extremly limited outlook and conservative.
A film where the insane was the voice of intelligence,  lobotomised and shut down.

I'll easily watch it a few times more before I get a better appreciation.






Gonna have to download this... Don't think I would pay to watch it in the cinema...
Couldnt see you lasting 15 minutes with it Naill.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 19, 2009, 07:12:54 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 19, 2009, 07:07:30 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on January 19, 2009, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 19, 2009, 06:23:14 PM
I've remarked on Rev Road before and thought that Kate Winslet put in a superb performance.
Thought it would have made a brilliant stage play.
Thought that the final scene between them exemplified with suitable intensity the climax of a relationship being shattered to pieces.

Like looking at another time in history, another world altogether, when a woman was supposed to find fulfillment within the 4 walls in a society that was (about to) undergoing shifts in social conciousness. A man's world extremly limited outlook and conservative.
A film where the insane was the voice of intelligence,  lobotomised and shut down.

I'll easily watch it a few times more before I get a better appreciation.






Gonna have to download this... Don't think I would pay to watch it in the cinema...
Couldnt see you lasting 15 minutes with it Naill.

I can be intellectual when I want to be... I will just have to put my serious head on before I sit down to watch it, maybe read the recession thread for a bit...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 19, 2009, 07:15:40 PM
You dont need to be intellectual but it is quite....deep.  Have you got a deep side you've been hiding from us?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on January 19, 2009, 07:21:11 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 19, 2009, 07:15:40 PM
You dont need to be intellectual but it is quite....deep.  Have you got a deep side you've been hiding from us?

You trying to tell me my deep side has not been shining through my back collection of posts??

I think I will like this film, and I will give an in depth review once I have seen it, analyse all the little nuances etc...

This thread is in for a treat!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 19, 2009, 07:28:51 PM
QuoteI will give an in depth review once I have seen it, analyse all the little nuances etc...
Cant wait.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rav67 on January 19, 2009, 09:59:23 PM
ONL you're about as deep as a puddle in a paddling pool!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 19, 2009, 10:39:05 PM
Revolutionary Road - of the recent films watched (Slumdog/Wrestler/7 pounds) it was head and shoulders for me. I can see why MS reckons it would work better on stage, but still a movie that keeps you glued for the 115 mins. Winslet is getting the rave reviews but Di Caprio did a fine job as well, convincing. It worked for him that his character was immature as his 'boyish looks' just don't work with the man-of-the-house' roles. I thought the 37 shock treatments man (!) was great viewing. I've read some critic lambasting the score but I enjoyed it as it added to the time in was set in. If you liked the Great Gatsby/Death of a Salesman type American-Dream troubled/angst theme or the serious issues involved in American Beauty, you'll enjoy this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 19, 2009, 11:31:11 PM
Can anyone find a good torrent for Role Models...not a screener?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 19, 2009, 11:37:48 PM
I  have only seen cams of Role Models,
at a push I'd watch a screener.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 20, 2009, 07:09:52 PM
Revolutionary Road... boring drivel.

Very much the same as American Beauty only the couple are having a mid life crisis at 30... I don't like my life I want to change it. Oh I can't? That sucks too oh well then. Fcuk me I've never been so bored iin my life with a film that rumbled on with nothing ever really happening and no storyline either. NOTHING OF NOTE HAPPENS.

Yes I can appreciate it's a couple going through a hard time with difficult issues but it's nothing you wouldn't see on a storyline in Eastenders (With much better acting I will give you that).

If you didn't like American Beauty you will not like this. Not my cup of tea at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 20, 2009, 09:47:23 PM
I got up and left seven pounds after about seven minutes, did I miss something? It had the worst possible start to a movie for me with mention of suicide and judgemntalism and an IRS agent playing God. I did not want to know any more about it.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on January 21, 2009, 10:12:54 PM
Watched Gran Torino tonight- didnt live up to expectation, i thought it was very predictable although Eastwood (yet again) delivers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 22, 2009, 12:02:12 AM
has anyone seen the curious life of Benjamin button ... any good ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 22, 2009, 12:07:02 AM
Quote from: leenie on January 22, 2009, 12:02:12 AM
has anyone seen the curious life of Benjamin button ... any good ?
boorrriinnngggg
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 22, 2009, 12:12:14 AM
I fast forwarded, it didnt.


I tried 7 pounds this evening for about the fifth time, give up after 40 minutes.  Put on Criminal minds.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on January 22, 2009, 12:17:27 AM
Went to 7 pounds at the wekend... awful. A load of unconvincing sentimental slush. After a while was hoping Will Smith would get shot in a drive-by shooting. Had to stay to the end as the foxy lady was with me. In the words of the late great Eric Morcambe, 'Rubbish!'  :-\   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 22, 2009, 12:34:07 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on January 22, 2009, 12:17:27 AM
Went to 7 pounds at the wekend... awful. A load of unconvincing sentimental slush. After a while was hoping Will Smith would get shot in a drive-by shooting. Had to stay to the end as the foxy lady was with me. In the words of the late great Eric Morcambe, 'Rubbish!'  :-\   

Saw it tonight. Couldn't agree more. Fell asleep halfway through for about 20 minutes and apparently missed absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 22, 2009, 12:36:06 AM
Man i was looking forward to that ... think i will give it a miss now
which of the films now would you say is a must see?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 22, 2009, 12:40:18 AM
I'd say Slumdog Millionaire, Role Models and Yes Man are the three best I've seen recently although there is a lot of opposition to Slumdog.

Also a lot on here are touting Revolutionary Road and the Wrestler but they weren't my cup of tea. I'd say if you didn't like American Beauty you wont much care for those 2.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 22, 2009, 12:41:48 AM
Quote from: leenie on January 22, 2009, 12:36:06 AM
Man i was looking forward to that ... think i will give it a miss now
which of the films now would you say is a must see?
Frost Nixon
Gran Torino
Che
Definance
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 22, 2009, 12:45:32 AM
if yes man is anything like liar liar that no chance i'd watch that

deffo going to watch slumdog

but i love american beauty..... so think i will watch revolutionary rd!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 22, 2009, 12:47:49 AM
Sorry yeah Frost Nixon was good I enjoyed that. Hoping to watch Che and Gran Torino in the near future.

Yes man isn't like liar liar it's a bit more serious but very good I thought. Based on a book by Danny Wallace where he tried an experiment of saying yes where he wouldn't have before for 6 months and seeing where it led him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 22, 2009, 12:48:45 AM
Is the Reader the holocaust one with Winslet and Fiennes? I thought it's been getting great reviews?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 22, 2009, 02:53:48 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 22, 2009, 12:02:12 AM
has anyone seen the curious life of Benjamin button ... any good ?

Worth going to see although nearly 3 hours long. The CGI on the facial appearance of the lead actors growing old/young is interesting. I watched it over a week - probably best watched in one sitting. Unique but Gump-ish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 23, 2009, 12:44:34 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 20, 2009, 09:47:23 PM
I got up and left seven pounds after about seven minutes, did I miss something? It had the worst possible start to a movie for me with mention of suicide and judgemntalism and an IRS agent playing God. I did not want to know any more about it.



Saw it last night. 

People here don't seem to have liked it but it was perfect, suspend disbelief cinema. 

Very unBlockbuster, unHollywood like film.  No CGI or action to keep you awake but if you wanted a good yarn, it was brilliant. 




Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 23, 2009, 07:56:40 PM
Ice Age 1 & 2 - brillant!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: magpie seanie on January 23, 2009, 11:25:45 PM
Folks - do ye download movies or watch in the cinema? Want to see some of the movies people have reviewed favourably but not sure if they are in the cinema or not. Gran Torino, Slumdog, Frost Nixon and Revolutionary Road are next on the list.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ccosgrave on January 24, 2009, 10:50:58 AM
I say the Irish film, "Mickeybo & Me" on telly a few weeks back, it's a good film and a good laugh and I'd recommend everyone see it once. It's not one of those films that you could watch over and over again, but it kept me more than entertained. It's about a Catholic boy and a Protestant boy who become friends in Belfast during the Troubles, by the way.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 12:18:23 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 23, 2009, 11:25:45 PM
Folks - do ye download movies or watch in the cinema? Want to see some of the movies people have reviewed favourably but not sure if they are in the cinema or not. Gran Torino, Slumdog, Frost Nixon and Revolutionary Road are next on the list.

Download.  Why dont you download them?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 02:34:15 PM
Im watching the wrestler here, boring as f**k. 
I'm beginning to wonder if it's me, all these apparently great films out at the minute and I just think they're boring!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 03:02:36 PM
It's not a movie, but does anyone else like or watch Criminal Minds?  I'm addicted.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 24, 2009, 03:17:10 PM
Haven't seen Criminal Minds but I might download a series after I'm finished getting through Deadwood.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2009, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 03:02:36 PM
It's not a movie, but does anyone else like or watch Criminal Minds?  I'm addicted.
Aye great show pints. Been watching it since it started on Living Tv on sky. Haven't met many other people who have seen it! Is there a new series in the states you've been downloading as I'm up to date with the ones on tv?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 03:31:57 PM
Yeah I'm downloading, I'm up to episode 8 of series 4.  - watching it now but I've up to episode 12 downloaded, think that's the up to date one in US.

Far better than the likes of CSI imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 24, 2009, 03:52:22 PM
There's alot of illegal activity going on in this thread.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2009, 04:24:00 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 24, 2009, 03:52:22 PM
There's alot of illegal activity going on in this thread.
Sure Pints is from South Armagh so would you expect anything less?! :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 24, 2009, 05:17:26 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 12:18:23 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 23, 2009, 11:25:45 PM
Folks - do ye download movies or watch in the cinema? Want to see some of the movies people have reviewed favourably but not sure if they are in the cinema or not. Gran Torino, Slumdog, Frost Nixon and Revolutionary Road are next on the list.

Download.  Why dont you download them?

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=6181.msg221772#msg221772
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=6181.msg221782#msg221782

Ahem. 12 months is a long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 05:25:02 PM
Still stand by those comments oneill.  Much better watching in the cinema. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 24, 2009, 10:01:50 PM
Frost/Nixon - really enjoyed it though Frost comes across as a buffoon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2009, 11:04:12 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 24, 2009, 10:01:50 PM
Frost/Nixon - really enjoyed it though Frost comes across as a buffoon.
Cinema or illegal download? :)

Would you not get the impression Frost is a buffoon anyway.

Ah now oim de Jackal is starting on Watch +1 starring Richard O'Gere
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on January 24, 2009, 11:38:20 PM
Carlito Briganti is looking good on 3 now

great show, went with the wife many years ago to watch this. top notch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 25, 2009, 10:09:10 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2009, 11:04:12 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 24, 2009, 10:01:50 PM
Frost/Nixon - really enjoyed it though Frost comes across as a buffoon.
Cinema or illegal download? :)


The latter every time. The cinema's for the courting. My courting days are over.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Over the Bar on January 25, 2009, 10:14:30 AM
O'Neill I've only every D/L a couple of shows but the picture quality was less than good and the sound was crap.   Do you get DVD quality DLs and if so can you recommend a site where & method how to get then?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 25, 2009, 10:21:09 AM
Usually from torrentz which will lead you into mininova or the like. Try to read any user comments (if any) before downloading as they'll warn you about any problems. Make sure they are dvdrips or dvdscr at a push. Sometimes you will come across bogus downloads but on the whole 95% of my downloads are good.

This helps explain:

http://www.vcdq.com/index.php?page=faq
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 25, 2009, 01:41:55 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 24, 2009, 10:01:50 PM
Frost/Nixon - really enjoyed it though Frost comes across as a buffoon.
Buffoon?
he has been called worse,  "the bubonic plagiarist",

compulsive viewing here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evc8KTGdF7E&feature=related
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 25, 2009, 06:17:15 PM
What is the name of the cable i need to connect my laptop to the back of my TV ? VG or something is it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tyrones own on January 25, 2009, 06:40:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 25, 2009, 06:17:15 PM
What is the name of the cable i need to connect my laptop to the back of my TV ? VG or something is it?

HDMI Cable if your equipment is fairly new(better quality)... otherwise it's an RGB
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 25, 2009, 06:43:17 PM
I downloaded 3 films there yesterday and watched them all last night..

Bride Wars was the first to keep the woman happy.....Typical chick flick,I fell asleep half way thru
Love Guru...I thought it was very funny with some great one liners
Role Models...Not bad enjoyable enough
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 25, 2009, 06:43:25 PM
But it's illegal. Don't do it. Watched Junior on ITV 2 today. God it's awful!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 25, 2009, 06:50:13 PM
Quote from: Tyrones own on January 25, 2009, 06:40:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 25, 2009, 06:17:15 PM
What is the name of the cable i need to connect my laptop to the back of my TV ? VG or something is it?

HDMI Cable if your equipment is fairly new(better quality)... otherwise it's an RGB

Laptop is about 3 years old and does not have a HDMI connection
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tyrones own on January 25, 2009, 07:10:00 PM
Best bet would be to take a photo of the TV connections and bring it and the laptop to any electronics type place,
that way you could be advised of what options are open to you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 25, 2009, 08:15:31 PM
Has the tv got a vga  or/and a  hdmi  input connection.


On the computer, do you have a video output?

a socket which would accept a DVI connection like this?
(http://images.monoprice.com/productmediumimages/36181.jpg)

or
accept a VGA connection like this?

(http://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/48501.jpg)


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 25, 2009, 09:27:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 25, 2009, 08:15:31 PM
Has the tv got a vga  or/and a  hdmi  input connection.


On the computer, do you have a video output?

a socket which would accept a DVI connection like this?
(http://images.monoprice.com/productmediumimages/36181.jpg)

or
accept a VGA connection like this?

(http://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/48501.jpg)




TV has a VGA & HDMI connection, the laptop can accept a VGA connection but not HDMI. I was looking on google and someone reckoned the cable you have on a normal desktop computer, that is connected from the hard drive to the monitor. I have connected it from laptop to tv and played the film i have downloaded, put the tv to "PC" mode but nothing is happening on tv, film is playing ok on laptop. Any help appreciated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tyrones own on January 25, 2009, 09:37:18 PM
change the monitor setting, it's on the F4 key on mine.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Square Ball on January 25, 2009, 09:39:37 PM
Watching the remake of the classic 1951 "The day the earth stood still" not bad so far, seem to have stuck by the original storyline and kept Gort pretty much the same, well he is a lot taller and Black instead of silver.

Not sure if I would recommend it, but not as good (so far) as the original which is one of my favourite si-fi films
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 26, 2009, 08:11:54 AM
Went to see Slumdog Millionaire last night. Great show, reminded me a lot of City of God (Another super show).

Also seen "The Accused" over the weekend. An oldi, but i'd never seen it. Jodie Foster may have got an Oscar for it? Great, show, tough though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on January 26, 2009, 08:45:34 AM
watched pineapple express last night- brutal.  pointless show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 26, 2009, 09:20:25 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 25, 2009, 09:27:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 25, 2009, 08:15:31 PM
Has the tv got a vga  or/and a  hdmi  input connection.


On the computer, do you have a video output?

a socket which would accept a DVI connection like this?
(http://images.monoprice.com/productmediumimages/36181.jpg)

or
accept a VGA connection like this?

(http://images.monoprice.com/productlargeimages/48501.jpg)




TV has a VGA & HDMI connection, the laptop can accept a VGA connection but not HDMI. I was looking on google and someone reckoned the cable you have on a normal desktop computer, that is connected from the hard drive to the monitor. I have connected it from laptop to tv and played the film i have downloaded, put the tv to "PC" mode but nothing is happening on tv, film is playing ok on laptop. Any help appreciated.

Meant to add, is there some setting on my laptop i need to adjust so that i am using two screens?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 26, 2009, 10:25:31 AM
Seven Pounds was good, very slow and basically everything unfolded in the last 20 minutes. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 26, 2009, 10:57:56 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 26, 2009, 10:25:31 AM
Seven Pounds was good, very slow and basically everything unfolded in the last 20 minutes. 

Refreshing that it was so unHollywood. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 26, 2009, 11:56:59 AM
Quote from: bridgegael on January 26, 2009, 08:45:34 AM
watched pineapple express last night- brutal.  pointless show.
I know that I have watched that one, can't remember what it was about..  It has fallen into that compartment of 'very unremarkable films I have seen but instantly forgotten'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2009, 12:23:44 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 26, 2009, 11:56:59 AM
Quote from: bridgegael on January 26, 2009, 08:45:34 AM
watched pineapple express last night- brutal.  pointless show.
I know that I have watched that one, can't remember what it was about..  It has fallen into that compartment of 'very unremarkable films I have seen but instantly forgotten'
Likewise. Was disappointed as I liked Knocked Up, Superbad and Forgetting Sarah Marshall to a lesser extent. Watched Tropic Thunder at the weekend and again it falls into the unremarkable category.

The quid a night deal in Xtravision has finished also for the rare breed amongst you that actually abide by the law and rent out movies! :))
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 28, 2009, 08:35:08 PM
Umi wa miteita'  'The Sea is Watching'   Japanese film on RTE2 tonight at 12.25am

This was Akira Kurasawa's last film before he died.
In fact he just wrote the screenplay and it was directed by one of his proteges.

Not for everybody's tastes but comes highly recommended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 29, 2009, 09:23:18 AM
Had recently seen 'Fargo' so got my hands on 'Burn After Reading' and 'The Man Who Wasn't There'.  Impressed by all 3.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nutsy--1 on January 29, 2009, 12:01:24 PM
Taken isn''t a bad show, also Role Models i thought was very good.

Is Frost Nixon worth watching???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 12:09:15 PM
Im in the bed sick today,was gonna do some downloading and watch a few films for the day..

are
10000bc
How to lose friends and alienate people
Swing Vote

any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 12:15:19 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 25, 2009, 09:39:37 PM
Watching the remake of the classic 1951 "The day the earth stood still" not bad so far, seem to have stuck by the original storyline and kept Gort pretty much the same, well he is a lot taller and Black instead of silver.

Not sure if I would recommend it, but not as good (so far) as the original which is one of my favourite si-fi films

How did it turn out?
Is it worth downloading?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 29, 2009, 12:17:11 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 12:15:19 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 25, 2009, 09:39:37 PM
Watching the remake of the classic 1951 "The day the earth stood still" not bad so far, seem to have stuck by the original storyline and kept Gort pretty much the same, well he is a lot taller and Black instead of silver.

Not sure if I would recommend it, but not as good (so far) as the original which is one of my favourite si-fi films

How did it turn out?
Is it worth downloading?

Do you watch them on the laptop LL?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 12:22:27 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 29, 2009, 12:17:11 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 12:15:19 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 25, 2009, 09:39:37 PM
Watching the remake of the classic 1951 "The day the earth stood still" not bad so far, seem to have stuck by the original storyline and kept Gort pretty much the same, well he is a lot taller and Black instead of silver.

Not sure if I would recommend it, but not as good (so far) as the original which is one of my favourite si-fi films

How did it turn out?
Is it worth downloading?

Do you watch them on the laptop LL?
I use to until DirtyDozen12 told me how to transfer them onto my PS3 and watch them on the TV
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 29, 2009, 12:24:37 PM
Is it possible to get Captions/Subtitles when you download movies/tv shows?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on January 29, 2009, 12:38:10 PM
The Wrestler. Ending a bit flat, but great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 29, 2009, 12:40:36 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 29, 2009, 12:24:37 PM
Is it possible to get Captions/Subtitles when you download movies/tv shows?
I watch everthing on tv with subtitles on now!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on January 29, 2009, 01:35:10 PM
Went and saw Valkryie lastnight, not the biggest fan of Tom Cruise but a good film non the less, well worth a watch and kills a couple of hours, wish Bryan Singer would direct more movies like this...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 29, 2009, 02:15:37 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 12:22:27 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 29, 2009, 12:17:11 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 29, 2009, 12:15:19 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on January 25, 2009, 09:39:37 PM
Watching the remake of the classic 1951 "The day the earth stood still" not bad so far, seem to have stuck by the original storyline and kept Gort pretty much the same, well he is a lot taller and Black instead of silver.

Not sure if I would recommend it, but not as good (so far) as the original which is one of my favourite si-fi films

How did it turn out?
Is it worth downloading?

Do you watch them on the laptop LL?
I use to until DirtyDozen12 told me how to transfer them onto my PS3 and watch them on the TV

I have just discovered that the other day LL and have done the same. Downloaded Gran Torino & Slumdog Millionaire and transferred them to PS3 for this weekends viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 29, 2009, 02:47:26 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 29, 2009, 12:24:37 PM
Is it possible to get Captions/Subtitles when you download movies/tv shows?
If I tell you then it's just for educational purposes not for furthering your pirate ambitions.

Yes it is possible to download subs with the tv show/movie. But it has to say in the info that english subs are available in the download.
I see that often enough with tv shows and movies..
Hard subs are embedded into the film
Soft subs are a separate file
Usually a  srt file.
If you use VLC (freeware) as your player then you can select the srt file for subs.

file
open file
load subtitle file
click settings for time delay or time advance, if and when appropriate
(sometimes the subs are not in sync).
Other than that, you can download the subs from another site which provides subtitles.
Just do a search.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 29, 2009, 03:06:59 PM
Thanks sir. Of course, I'm just curious.... ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on February 02, 2009, 10:12:55 PM
Hotel Rwanda on channel 4 now - geat show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 02, 2009, 10:27:54 PM
Watched Gran Torino the other night, great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 03, 2009, 03:14:54 PM
clint is the perfect grumpy old bastard tough guy
very sad ending - but powerful too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: D4S on February 03, 2009, 03:29:39 PM
Saw 2 films over the weekend probably been mentioned before... Slumdog Millionaire I thought was excellent i'd give it 9/10.  Got Zack and Mary make a Porno out on Sunday and I thought it was really funny...there's a scene with a tiny dog (not porn just a funny scene) I nearly died laughing!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on February 04, 2009, 05:45:09 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 29, 2009, 09:23:18 AM
Had recently seen 'Fargo' so got my hands on 'Burn After Reading' and 'The Man Who Wasn't There'.  Impressed by all 3.

If you haven't seen The Big Lebowski it should be next on your list...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 05, 2009, 09:39:26 AM
QuoteIf you haven't seen The Big Lebowski it should be next on your list...

Funny enough I did get it a few years ago but I don't remember watching it and it is a bit of a cult classic so I am going to get it at the weekend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 05, 2009, 12:13:12 PM
Blood Simple is drop of the original pure stuff from the Coens, maybe even the closest to Fargo.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2009, 05:06:46 PM
Saw Passchendaele last ngiht - based on the infamous battle of WWI

I thought it was good - especially the war scenes - could have done without the love story bit though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on February 07, 2009, 12:45:14 AM
watching the Fog,  a Carpenter special. but eye's are closing, need to be up early,kids of to their various saturday sports. very busy :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2009, 12:55:46 AM
Quote from: hardstation on February 07, 2009, 12:45:46 AM
More drink!!!
Here what happened the review of the pub crawl you were doing in moy, armagh and newry a few weeks ago?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2009, 08:26:14 AM
Quote from: hardstation on February 07, 2009, 01:01:51 AM
Oh aye, couldn't be arsed looking for the thread.
Can't remember much. Loads of bars in Coalisland and the Moy. Finished at Auction Rooms in the Moy and then Canal Court. There were stops in between but I can't remember. Armagh was bypassed bar that one on the corner. Northern or something. No idea.
I think Barfly's pub review column in the Irish News is safe for another while! Right decision bypassing Armagh though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 07, 2009, 08:46:46 AM
I was all set to watch "burn after reading" last night after downloading it the other night,i had my power rangers pyjamas on and was in position. It turned out it was some f**king french film,i really should have checked the download. . . . . . . . . . . .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on February 07, 2009, 01:24:23 PM
just watched taken. its a good show and you wouldnt want to mess with liam neeson.  next on the list are the strangers and pineapple express. has anyone seen these?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on February 07, 2009, 01:32:27 PM
thought pineapple express was a poor show, one or two funny parts but thats bout the height of it,  IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2009, 07:04:45 PM
Quote from: clarshack on February 07, 2009, 01:24:23 PM
just watched taken. its a good show and you wouldnt want to mess with liam neeson.  next on the list are the strangers and pineapple express. has anyone seen these?
Give Pineapple Express a body swerve.

Minder, you're a handy boy.

I have Taken out to watch tonight so looking forward to it now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 07, 2009, 09:00:34 PM
just for those who haven't seen and for the ladies

casino royale is a must.... just watched it there again... fab film

as for daniel craig.... the man is just so damn fine.... i love him a lot,  what a  body....... brilliant james bond!

think i will go and watch layer cake b4 i head out and see if monaghan has any daniel craig lookalikes wandering about!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 07, 2009, 10:31:18 PM
He'd soon get tired with your body and you'd get peed off with his philandering.
Just when you thought you wouldn't get fooled again.

A Monaghan man is for life.
Dull but steady.
Pick a sober one.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 07, 2009, 10:46:04 PM
Watched Hitman the last night, really liked it, love the voilence!

Watched W. today, it's about Bush, anyone see it yet? Hard to know what to make of it, it's interesting but I don't know enough about him to know how accurate it is, I was nearly feeling sorry for the f**ker at the end of it! I think they tried to squeeze to much in to it, they only touched the surface on most things when it would have been great if they gone in to more detail. 

Watched Taken this evening too, really liked it but I could take Neeson grrrrrrrr


I'm going to watch untraceable now, seen it before, love it! 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2009, 11:15:16 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 07, 2009, 10:46:04 PM
Watched Hitman the last night, really liked it, love the voilence!

Watched W. today, it's about Bush, anyone see it yet? Hard to know what to make of it, it's interesting but I don't know enough about him to know how accurate it is, I was nearly feeling sorry for the f**ker at the end of it! I think they tried to squeeze to much in to it, they only touched the surface on most things when it would have been great if they gone in to more detail. 

Watched Taken this evening too, really liked it but I could take Neeson grrrrrrrr


I'm going to watch untraceable now, seen it before, love it! 
Just watched Taken there myself. Like watching Jason Bourne's da! Really liked it though and Liam was a double-hard bastard in it. You wouldn't him to come home and find you having a rattle at his daughter!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 08, 2009, 12:34:12 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 07, 2009, 10:46:04 PM
Watched Hitman the last night, really liked it, love the voilence!

Watched W. today, it's about Bush, anyone see it yet? Hard to know what to make of it, it's interesting but I don't know enough about him to know how accurate it is, I was nearly feeling sorry for the f**ker at the end of it! I think they tried to squeeze to much in to it, they only touched the surface on most things when it would have been great if they gone in to more detail. 

Watched Taken this evening too, really liked it but I could take Neeson grrrrrrrr


I'm going to watch untraceable now, seen it before, love it! 

Hitman is a masterpiece of the genre. You know what you are going to get and if you like that type of film you will love this. The hot Russian one who was in one of the bond films takes her clothes off in it as well, JEEESUS.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on February 08, 2009, 01:29:50 AM
I saw Valkryie last week, thought it was very good.

I saw The Wrestler this week, brilliant film but a bit depressing at times.  If anyone ever watched the movie/documentary "Beyond the Mat" it really shows how true to life this film is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 08, 2009, 11:21:57 AM
Got out Rock n Rolla last night. Very average as was City of Men. RnR by far the poorest Guy Ritchie film I have seen.

Going to watch Before the Devil knows you're Dead tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on February 08, 2009, 12:04:12 PM
Watched Tropic Thunder last night, very good, a lot better than I expected.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rav67 on February 08, 2009, 12:35:07 PM
Saw Slumdog Millionaire which was ok, and Revolutionary Road which was excellent I thought.  The old couple's insane son is hilarious in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 09, 2009, 01:41:14 AM
With the son, I can't say hilarious is an emotion I felt, more like having a blast emotional pain (the facts of life)  being thrust into your face from a tortured soul.


I saw the Changeling and thought it was very good. The flip side of LA Confidential.







Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on February 15, 2009, 01:53:47 PM
Last couple weeks watched a few films...

Kidulthood - ok show, scary to think there are people like that over in England!!

Adulthood - see above

Platoon - I know I cant believe I had not seen this yet but I just kept missing it, though have to say it is a brilliant show, think I am going to watch it again tonight. Tom Berenger is excellent as the psychotic sergeant

Glengarry Glen Ross - didnt even know this film existed til about a month ago so went and bought it and have to say it was excellent, top acting from top top actors: Pacino, Spacey, Baldwin, Harris and particularly Jack Lemmon all great, would highly recommend this to anyone...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 15, 2009, 02:26:54 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on February 15, 2009, 01:53:47 PM
Last couple weeks watched a few films...

Kidulthood - ok show, scary to think there are people like that over in England!!

Adulthood - see above

Platoon - I know I cant believe I had not seen this yet but I just kept missing it, though have to say it is a brilliant show, think I am going to watch it again tonight. Tom Berenger is excellent as the psychotic sergeant

Glengarry Glen Ross - didnt even know this film existed til about a month ago so went and bought it and have to say it was excellent, top acting from top top actors: Pacino, Spacey, Baldwin, Harris and particularly Jack Lemmon all great, would highly recommend this to anyone...
Had a wee blast of Platoon last night too as taped it off Sky the other night. Love it. Seen it about thirty times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 15, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
Agree about Platoon......the only DVD I have that I rewatch all the time.

If you have the DVD the version with the "military" commentary of Dale Dye (ex USMC) is class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 15, 2009, 06:42:33 PM
I watched Fargo again last night.
It's amazing that you still pick up on new things after 10 or 15 times, or else it's the memory that's fecked.

Has anybody spent time in rural parts of Minnesota?
Looks like they have a sort of a cerebrum defect, indigenous to that region.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on February 15, 2009, 07:00:40 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 15, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
Agree about Platoon......the only DVD I have that I rewatch all the time.

If you have the DVD the version with the "military" commentary of Dale Dye (ex USMC) is class.

Yeah I do have the DVD, must give that a whirl then....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Fear Rua on February 15, 2009, 07:04:07 PM
recently watched
Wrestler- Good, ending annoying

Slumdog Millionaire- very enjoyable

Rock N Rolla - same old same old

The day the earth stood still - pointless

Burn after Reading- really enjoyed it, Pitt was v good, as was JMalk


Have Australia, revolver, Death Race, Revolver and Seven thing(will smith) downloaded.

Any one seen the Spirit ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 16, 2009, 03:41:37 AM
I saw the spirit and quite enjoyed it. It only has a 5.2 rating on IMDB which I can't understand. It is very like Sin City obviously. I think if you like that type of movie you will like this one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Derry Dolly on February 16, 2009, 08:04:52 AM
there are loads i cud pick, but from recent viewing,benjamin button was a good show..altho very long, must've been near 3hrs

also, for one to cheer you up, i know some of the guys might not agree but mamma mia did it for me  ;D real feel good cheesy fun an pierce brosnans attempt at singing is comic entertainment alone  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on February 16, 2009, 09:06:51 AM
Has anyone ever seen the film Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon? Absolute quality show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 16, 2009, 09:08:09 AM
Watched "Burn After Reading" on Saturday night, it was just ok.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on February 16, 2009, 09:13:28 AM
I watched Mission Impossible III last night.

What a a complete load of shite (and it turned out it was not impossible at all)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 16, 2009, 09:15:52 AM
Quote from: Rav67 on February 08, 2009, 12:35:07 PM
Saw Slumdog Millionaire which was ok, and Revolutionary Road which was excellent I thought.  The old couple's insane son is hilarious in it.

I dont think he was supposed to be funny, he was deemed "mad" but was the only person that was speaking the truth and was not full of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 16, 2009, 03:37:52 PM
Quote from: The Corporal on February 16, 2009, 09:06:51 AM
Has anyone ever seen the film Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon? Absolute quality show!
I have seen it.
It's in the  'seen it but instantly forgettable and can't remember what wasted my time'  catagory.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2009, 04:16:47 PM
QuoteHas anyone ever seen the film Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon? Absolute quality show!

Saw it and it was good enough, a bit in the mould of 'Hard to Kill, that Jodie Foster one and 'The Punisher'.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 16, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
seen BOLT.

it was alrite! (possible quote for the DVD cover)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 16, 2009, 10:29:03 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 16, 2009, 09:13:28 AM
I watched Mission Impossible III last night.

What a a complete load of shite (and it turned out it was not impossible at all)
I enjoyed it alright but got bored towards the end. Thon's a great job for making a new face!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 16, 2009, 10:32:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 16, 2009, 10:29:03 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 16, 2009, 09:13:28 AM
I watched Mission Impossible III last night.

What a a complete load of shite (and it turned out it was not impossible at all)
I enjoyed it alright but got bored towards the end. Thon's a great job for making a new face!

was not overly pushed ... but its got johnaton rhys in it so just looked at him

i seen evan almighty, i thought it was good as i wasn't a fan of bruce almighty but then again not really a fan of jim carrey!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 17, 2009, 09:35:41 AM
Quote from: leenie on February 16, 2009, 10:32:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 16, 2009, 10:29:03 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 16, 2009, 09:13:28 AM
I watched Mission Impossible III last night.

What a a complete load of shite (and it turned out it was not impossible at all)
I enjoyed it alright but got bored towards the end. Thon's a great job for making a new face!

was not overly pushed ... but its got johnaton rhys in it so just looked at him

i seen evan almighty, i thought it was good as i wasn't a fan of bruce almighty but then again not really a fan of jim carrey!
Nah, Evan almighty is the worst movie I've seen since Studs (or whatever the really crap Brendan Gleeson Dublin soccer team movie was).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on February 17, 2009, 02:13:48 PM
Saw Defiance lastnight, not a bad show at all..

Seen Taken last week though and Neeson is amazing, takes not shit and takes out everyone (talk about a man on a mission-a defo must see!)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 17, 2009, 02:20:12 PM
yea taken def a top film. went to the cinema to see it was very impressed highly reccommended
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 17, 2009, 03:42:14 PM
Seen Underworld Rise of the Lycans yesterday  -I enjoyed it - definitely a good prequel to the first two and worth watching for fans of the series.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 17, 2009, 07:27:54 PM
thought the first underworld was excellent.

The follow up was nowhere near as good (IMO) therefore wasnt keen on seeing the latest installment but if you say its good ICEMAN i'll give it a look but if i not happy i'm coming after you and i will get you.

The Ball  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2009, 07:53:12 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 17, 2009, 03:42:14 PM
Seen Underworld Rise of the Lycans yesterday  -I enjoyed it - definitely a good prequel to the first two and worth watching for fans of the series.

Never seen any of them but I'd say Kate Beckinsale in cat suit is worth checking out. Is she in all of them?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 17, 2009, 08:51:17 PM
Quote from: longball on February 16, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
seen BOLT.

it was alrite! (possible quote for the DVD cover)



I seen Bolt this evening there with the wee lad, and I thought it was brilliant! Very slick, funny and cute. The opening action scenes were superb I thought.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 17, 2009, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 17, 2009, 08:51:17 PM
Quote from: longball on February 16, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
seen BOLT.

it was alrite! (possible quote for the DVD cover)



I seen Bolt this evening there with the wee lad, and I thought it was brilliant! Very slick, funny and cute. The opening action scenes were superb I thought.

opening scenes were very good led you to believe that this was a super dog movie thou didnt it. then them clever writers pulled the rug out from under your feet. it was good.

hi norf before the showing of the film did it show a short Cars film ? thought it was brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 18, 2009, 10:02:20 AM
Quote from: longball on February 17, 2009, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 17, 2009, 08:51:17 PM
Quote from: longball on February 16, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
seen BOLT.

it was alrite! (possible quote for the DVD cover)



I seen Bolt this evening there with the wee lad, and I thought it was brilliant! Very slick, funny and cute. The opening action scenes were superb I thought.

opening scenes were very good led you to believe that this was a super dog movie thou didnt it. then them clever writers pulled the rug out from under your feet. it was good.

hi norf before the showing of the film did it show a short Cars film ? thought it was brilliant

It did. Tokyo Mater.
My wee lad is Cars on the brain. I mean... he absoloutely loves it. I had read that there was a short Mater cartoon pre the film which is half the reason I went. He loved it, and so did his da. It was so slick, bright, clever and funny it would be hard to dislike it.
They have actually made four of those short cartoons, Tokyo Mater, Daredevil Mater, Matador Mater, and Firetruck Mater. The other three are on the disney channel from last week, and I'd say Tokyo is the pick of them. In addition Cars 2 is in the cinema next year.

I can't believe I am talking glowingly about Mater on an adult website!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 18, 2009, 10:19:22 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 18, 2009, 10:02:20 AM
Quote from: longball on February 17, 2009, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 17, 2009, 08:51:17 PM
Quote from: longball on February 16, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
seen BOLT.

it was alrite! (possible quote for the DVD cover)



I seen Bolt this evening there with the wee lad, and I thought it was brilliant! Very slick, funny and cute. The opening action scenes were superb I thought.

opening scenes were very good led you to believe that this was a super dog movie thou didnt it. then them clever writers pulled the rug out from under your feet. it was good.

hi norf before the showing of the film did it show a short Cars film ? thought it was brilliant

It did. Tokyo Mater.
My wee lad is Cars on the brain. I mean... he absoloutely loves it. I had read that there was a short Mater cartoon pre the film which is half the reason I went. He loved it, and so did his da. It was so slick, bright, clever and funny it would be hard to dislike it.
They have actually made four of those short cartoons, Tokyo Mater, Daredevil Mater, Matador Mater, and Firetruck Mater. The other three are on the disney channel from last week, and I'd say Tokyo is the pick of them. In addition Cars 2 is in the cinema next year.

I can't believe I am talking glowingly about Mater on an adult website!!

Oh sailor.........
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 18, 2009, 10:34:34 AM
That's a different film altogether.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 18, 2009, 12:31:46 PM
Has anyone else here ever seen Dixie CHicks Shut up and Sing?

Its very very good. unreal what the country done to them.

Freedom of speech is fine as long as you don't do it in public.

In 2003, the female country band, The Dixie Chicks, are at the top of their game being one of the most successful bands of all time. However with the US invasion of Iraq about to begin over frustrated worldwide objections about this needless war, one of the Chick vents off the cuff in concert about being ashamed of US President George W. Bush. This statement sparks a firestorm of organized and personal right wing attacks against the Chicks for daring to think they have the right to express a negative personal opinion about the President. This film covers the band's effort to ride out the turmoil that would leave their careers under a cloud, but would eventually give them a opportunity to grow as great artists who bow to no one

trailer here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3CTBrGL5rA

A number of very good songs came off the back of this:

Not ready to make nice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwc5YSAc-7g

The long way around: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p6Jxzo4jfg

Travelling Soldier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHb_tjNunL4

Let me know what y'all (in my best texas accent) think



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2009, 01:44:35 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 18, 2009, 10:02:20 AM
Quote from: longball on February 17, 2009, 11:28:14 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 17, 2009, 08:51:17 PM
Quote from: longball on February 16, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
seen BOLT.

it was alrite! (possible quote for the DVD cover)



I seen Bolt this evening there with the wee lad, and I thought it was brilliant! Very slick, funny and cute. The opening action scenes were superb I thought.

opening scenes were very good led you to believe that this was a super dog movie thou didnt it. then them clever writers pulled the rug out from under your feet. it was good.

hi norf before the showing of the film did it show a short Cars film ? thought it was brilliant

It did. Tokyo Mater.
My wee lad is Cars on the brain. I mean... he absoloutely loves it. I had read that there was a short Mater cartoon pre the film which is half the reason I went. He loved it, and so did his da. It was so slick, bright, clever and funny it would be hard to dislike it.
They have actually made four of those short cartoons, Tokyo Mater, Daredevil Mater, Matador Mater, and Firetruck Mater. The other three are on the disney channel from last week, and I'd say Tokyo is the pick of them. In addition Cars 2 is in the cinema next year.

I can't believe I am talking glowingly about Mater on an adult website!!

Mater reminds me of Ricey. But that's for another thread!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 18, 2009, 02:18:38 PM
seen "The Happening" last night.  Wasn't great but passed the time.  Worth a look for any fans - definitely a little different than the previous efforts....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on February 18, 2009, 02:23:59 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 18, 2009, 02:18:38 PM
seen "The Happening" last night.  Wasn't great but passed the time.  Worth a look for any fans - definitely a little different than the previous efforts....

Is that the Mrk Walhberg one. I.E the film that was so shit it was actaully enjoyable to watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 18, 2009, 02:41:13 PM
If it is indeed the Wahlberg flick, imo it is one terrible film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on February 18, 2009, 02:59:01 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 18, 2009, 02:41:13 PM
If it is indeed the Wahlberg flick, imo it is one terrible film.

Agreed Canalman, it's a load of pish!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 19, 2009, 04:13:43 PM
NAME THE FOLLOWING FILM

'some pitchers feel heat is the way to go, others think ice. ive come up with the solution......... I HEAT UP THE ICE CUBES. its the best of both worlds.'

Cream bun on offer for this one!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 19, 2009, 04:21:38 PM
I saw a good film late one night on Channel 4. The Diary of a Young Poisoner. It's a dark comedy based on a real person. Not a bad wee film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 19, 2009, 04:24:05 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 19, 2009, 04:21:38 PM
I saw a good film late one night on Channel 4. The Diary of a Young Poisoner. It's a dark comedy based on a real person. Not a bad wee film.

seen this as well Zig couple of years back thou. can mind it being a good flick thou.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on February 19, 2009, 04:47:40 PM
Quote from: longball on February 19, 2009, 04:13:43 PM
NAME THE FOLLOWING FILM

'some pitchers feel heat is the way to go, others think ice. ive come up with the solution......... I HEAT UP THE ICE CUBES. its the best of both worlds.'

Cream bun on offer for this one!



That baseball flick with Charlie Sheen in it??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on February 19, 2009, 04:50:16 PM
Benicio Del Toro is an absolute legend... Watched a couple of his films this last week

21 Grams - Not about drugs which I originally thought, but a great moving story, the whole film is layered so it keeps you thinking and guessing the whole time, Sean Penn and Naomi Watts are in this as well, a great cast and a great show

Traffic - This one IS about drugs, thought it was ok just... Liked bits of it but wuoldn't watch again
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on February 19, 2009, 05:58:24 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on February 19, 2009, 04:47:40 PM
Quote from: longball on February 19, 2009, 04:13:43 PM
NAME THE FOLLOWING FILM

'some pitchers feel heat is the way to go, others think ice. ive come up with the solution......... I HEAT UP THE ICE CUBES. its the best of both worlds.'

Cream bun on offer for this one!






That baseball flick with Charlie Sheen in it??





WRONG. the film u r thinking of is Major League also a great baseball comedy. you see Charlie Sheen's latest work on paramount... an American Show called two and a half men. Charlie Stars and Directs this hit comedy. But ur stil wrong ONL
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on February 19, 2009, 10:17:47 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 03:02:36 PM
It's not a movie, but does anyone else like or watch Criminal Minds?  I'm addicted.

In the process of downloading the first series and have watched the first couple of episodes - excellent show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 19, 2009, 10:22:27 PM
Quote from: tyrone86 on February 19, 2009, 10:17:47 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2009, 03:02:36 PM
It's not a movie, but does anyone else like or watch Criminal Minds?  I'm addicted.

In the process of downloading the first series and have watched the first couple of episodes - excellent show!
We're on series 4 episode 15, shown last night in canada (I think) downloaded there this evening and watched.
Brillant show, it's now earned it's place with the west wing and frasier. 

I've downloaded Without a trace series 1-3 so far, it's good too but not as good as criminal minds.
I'm downloading bones now as well.

Any other good police/decetive shows out there?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 19, 2009, 10:27:29 PM
The Wire is the best police drama you'll ever see Pints.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on February 19, 2009, 10:28:08 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 19, 2009, 10:22:27 PM

Any other good police/decetive shows out there?

The Wire, absolutely brilliant.  

The only problem is that the first series comes in MKV format and you have to download a few codec's to get it to run right.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 19, 2009, 10:32:28 PM
Is it the wire or the shield that has the bad baldy cop in it?  I dont like whichever one that is. 

What I dont like about some of these police shows that they're just glorified soaps - look at the way the bill went. (and I use to love that show)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on February 19, 2009, 10:36:26 PM
That was the Shield. I thought it was alright, but The Wire is much, much better
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 19, 2009, 10:39:52 PM
I might try it...the way to tell a good police show is if you can tune in to it at any time, if it's about the investigation and not who their shagging. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 20, 2009, 05:24:35 PM
http://www.starsareblind.com/2009/02/20/oscar-results-leaked/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2009, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 19, 2009, 10:32:28 PM
Is it the wire or the shield that has the bad baldy cop in it?  I dont like whichever one that is. 

What I dont like about some of these police shows that they're just glorified soaps - look at the way the bill went. (and I use to love that show)
I don't think I've seen The Bill compared to The Wire or The Shield before!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 20, 2009, 08:33:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2009, 08:31:38 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 19, 2009, 10:32:28 PM
Is it the wire or the shield that has the bad baldy cop in it?  I dont like whichever one that is. 

What I dont like about some of these police shows that they're just glorified soaps - look at the way the bill went. (and I use to love that show)
I don't think I've seen The Bill compared to The Wire or The Shield before!
It's no good now, it's like a soap opera but years ago it was the show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2009, 08:37:32 PM
Are Bill Cryer and gimp mark afficionado Reg Hollis still in it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 20, 2009, 09:27:04 PM
Quote from: tyrone86 on February 19, 2009, 10:28:08 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 19, 2009, 10:22:27 PM

Any other good police/decetive shows out there?

The Wire, absolutely brilliant.  

The only problem is that the first series comes in MKV format and you have to download a few codec's to get it to run right.
There are a wide variety of dvd rip formats available for download from series 1.

I started watching the Wire in December and thought I had enought material for 2 months with 5 series.
But I finished it all in about 2 weeks flat.
Hard to say what I liked the best, but series 2 on the docks was as close to perfect as anyone has achieved with a tv drama.
And it  was educational.

I downl Criminal Minds after Pints said he liked it.
It´s well done but they are dead keen to wrap up a crime of the century investigations in 20 or 30 minutes.
What you get in an episode is a fine tuned  bare synopsis of an investigation.
Mainly I´d watch an episode now and again as a good filler,  what you'd call standby entertainment.







Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 20, 2009, 09:29:03 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on February 19, 2009, 04:50:16 PM

21 Grams - Not about drugs which I originally thought, but a great moving story, the whole film is layered so it keeps you thinking and guessing the whole time, Sean Penn and Naomi Watts are in this as well, a great cast and a great show
I presumed it was about drugs so I gave it a miss.

I'll give it a go now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on February 20, 2009, 09:31:28 PM
Mail street what did you DL to play the wire? Dloaded series 1 but it didnt play...dont really know much about this sort of thing
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 20, 2009, 09:33:27 PM
QuoteI downl Criminal Minds after Pints said he liked it.
It´s well done but they are dead keen to wrap up a crime of the century investigations in 20 or 30 minutes.
That's the way I like it, one of the criticisms I'd have of it though is they nearly always manage to get there in time to save another victim. 

It's a great show though.

I downloaded a couple of episodes of the wire last night so will try it over the weekend.

Watching Bones since I came home, have to say I'm loving it. 
Who knew they used flesh eating beetles to clean the bones of burn victims!!!  I didnt!


Newdevil - this is one I downloaded the wire from and it's playing fine
http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418 (http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on February 20, 2009, 11:01:09 PM
Quote from: new devil on February 20, 2009, 09:31:28 PM
Mail street what did you DL to play the wire? Dloaded series 1 but it didnt play...dont really know much about this sort of thing

You need VLC media player for series 1 and there are another couple of downloads as well, google mkv files follow the instructions and you should get it eventually.


You're probably best watching the Wire in the context of the series Pints rather than individual episodes, it gradually builds a different case over each series rather than episode. It might take a bit of patience but it's worth it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on February 21, 2009, 01:02:25 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 20, 2009, 09:33:27 PM
QuoteI downl Criminal Minds after Pints said he liked it.
It´s well done but they are dead keen to wrap up a crime of the century investigations in 20 or 30 minutes.
That's the way I like it, one of the criticisms I'd have of it though is they nearly always manage to get there in time to save another victim. 

It's a great show though.

I downloaded a couple of episodes of the wire last night so will try it over the weekend.

Watching Bones since I came home, have to say I'm loving it. 
Who knew they used flesh eating beetles to clean the bones of burn victims!!!  I didnt!


Newdevil - this is one I downloaded the wire from and it's playing fine
http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418 (http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418)

Cheers pints ive started to DL it....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 21, 2009, 02:51:28 AM
Quote from: tyrone86 on February 20, 2009, 11:01:09 PM
Quote from: new devil on February 20, 2009, 09:31:28 PM
Mail street what did you DL to play the wire? Dloaded series 1 but it didnt play...dont really know much about this sort of thing

You need VLC media player for series 1 and there are another couple of downloads as well, google mkv files follow the instructions and you should get it eventually.


You're probably best watching the Wire in the context of the series Pints rather than individual episodes, it gradually builds a different case over each series rather than episode. It might take a bit of patience but it's worth it.

Yeah, its one show you really can't dip in and out of. It takes a wee while to get used to the street talk too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bensars on February 21, 2009, 12:49:24 PM
Watched Austrailia last night. Thought it was a very good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: aontroim on February 21, 2009, 01:25:32 PM
Quote from: Bensars on February 21, 2009, 12:49:24 PM
Watched Austrailia last night. Thought it was a very good show

Me too - great show alright - also watched Thick As Thieves today - wasn't too bad either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 21, 2009, 10:10:02 PM
Quote from: new devil on February 20, 2009, 09:31:28 PM
Mail street what did you DL to play the wire? Dloaded series 1 but it didnt play...dont really know much about this sort of thing
As tyrone 86 wrote, VLC will play most formats.
The Wire series you are downl is .avi  and very good quality.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on February 22, 2009, 02:25:32 PM
Anyone else see Benjamin Button movie. Saw it last nite. One of those ones like The Green Mile that goes on forever but keeps but I did stay with it. It was fairly intriguing and an interesting concept of this boy getting younger. Not brilliant though... just about passes.     
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on February 22, 2009, 04:34:58 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on February 22, 2009, 02:25:32 PM
Anyone else see Benjamin Button movie. Saw it last nite. One of those ones like The Green Mile that goes on forever but keeps but I did stay with it. It was fairly intriguing and an interesting concept of this boy getting younger. Not brilliant though... just about passes.     

I thought it looked very very boring so decided to give it a miss myself!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 22, 2009, 05:07:02 PM
Watched Get Smart on DVD last night. Was a bit worried incase it didn't live up to the original series. I took about 15/20 minutes to get going properly, but I really enjoyed it. Good craic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Maximus Marillius on February 23, 2009, 05:08:19 PM
I seen Gran Torino last night with Clint acting as well as directing. Was not disappointed at all....thought it was a super movie. Clint is brilliant as a crabit, twisted and racist old man
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on February 23, 2009, 05:37:12 PM
Quote from: Maximus Marillius on February 23, 2009, 05:08:19 PM
I seen Gran Torino last night with Clint acting as well as directing. Was not disappointed at all....thought it was a super movie. Clint is brilliant as a crabit, twisted and racist old man

Saw it last night too, excellent show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on February 23, 2009, 10:04:16 PM
We must have all being watching it. Good show though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on February 24, 2009, 05:19:03 AM
Quote from: new devil on February 21, 2009, 01:02:25 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 20, 2009, 09:33:27 PM
QuoteI downl Criminal Minds after Pints said he liked it.
It´s well done but they are dead keen to wrap up a crime of the century investigations in 20 or 30 minutes.
That's the way I like it, one of the criticisms I'd have of it though is they nearly always manage to get there in time to save another victim. 

It's a great show though.

I downloaded a couple of episodes of the wire last night so will try it over the weekend.

Watching Bones since I came home, have to say I'm loving it. 
Who knew they used flesh eating beetles to clean the bones of burn victims!!!  I didnt!


Newdevil - this is one I downloaded the wire from and it's playing fine
http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418 (http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418)

Cheers pints ive started to DL it....

Pints DL the wire but when i went to watch it,it says codec aquired...i typed codec into google and DL them but its still doing the same...its playing on windows media player ifs thats any help  :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 24, 2009, 10:07:24 AM
Download VLC, it's freeware.
It has all the codecs you need.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 24, 2009, 11:14:53 AM
The Wire started from scratch (series 1, episode 1) on FX last night, if that's any help.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on February 24, 2009, 01:25:17 PM
The Wire is some show, just seen the first two seasons so far. Barely even heard of it til the whole thing was finished in the US, very badly advertised on Irish and UK telly and on crappy channels too. Must try and catch the third season soon, though I've heard the second is the best, still that won't stop me!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 24, 2009, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 24, 2009, 11:14:53 AM
The Wire started from scratch (series 1, episode 1) on FX last night, if that's any help.

Is it on weekly? I was gonna start buying the boxsets. Heard its the best TV ever made.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 24, 2009, 01:30:23 PM
Monday nights at 11 - it's the best tv I've ever seen, including the Sopranos.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 24, 2009, 01:33:30 PM
I will maybe try and download last nights then get the rest on Sky + Series link.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 24, 2009, 01:45:15 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wire-Complete-HBO-Season-DVD/dp/B0007IK5Z0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1235483017&sr=8-2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wire-Complete-HBO-Season-DVD/dp/B0007IK5Z0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1235483017&sr=8-2)

The box sets aren't expensive either - you'd probably get them very cheap in HMV too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fancy Dan on February 24, 2009, 01:52:34 PM
Have seen both Australia and Benji Button recently and wasnt overly impressed by either. Oz is very long, cliched and cheesy while Benji seems like an attempt at Forrest Gump in reverse but falls short comprehensively. Both are to be avoided IMO
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 24, 2009, 06:37:47 PM
Quote from: new devil on February 24, 2009, 05:19:03 AM
Quote from: new devil on February 21, 2009, 01:02:25 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 20, 2009, 09:33:27 PM
QuoteI downl Criminal Minds after Pints said he liked it.
It´s well done but they are dead keen to wrap up a crime of the century investigations in 20 or 30 minutes.
That's the way I like it, one of the criticisms I'd have of it though is they nearly always manage to get there in time to save another victim. 

It's a great show though.

I downloaded a couple of episodes of the wire last night so will try it over the weekend.

Watching Bones since I came home, have to say I'm loving it. 
Who knew they used flesh eating beetles to clean the bones of burn victims!!!  I didnt!


Newdevil - this is one I downloaded the wire from and it's playing fine
http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418 (http://www.mininova.org/tor/622418)

Cheers pints ive started to DL it....

Pints DL the wire but when i went to watch it,it says codec aquired...i typed codec into google and DL them but its still doing the same...its playing on windows media player ifs thats any help  :-[

You mustnt have the right codecs, mine is playing on media player classic, VLC, Windows media player no problems.
Try downloading that VLC player.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 24, 2009, 09:54:32 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 24, 2009, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 24, 2009, 11:14:53 AM
The Wire started from scratch (series 1, episode 1) on FX last night, if that's any help.

Is it on weekly? I was gonna start buying the boxsets. Heard its the best TV ever made.
It's good and I watch it, but I think a lot of the praise goes way over the top - why do people think it's so stunningly brilliant??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on February 24, 2009, 11:54:16 PM
Yea VLC working great  :) thanks
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 25, 2009, 01:58:24 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 24, 2009, 09:54:32 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 24, 2009, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 24, 2009, 11:14:53 AM
The Wire started from scratch (series 1, episode 1) on FX last night, if that's any help.

Is it on weekly? I was gonna start buying the boxsets. Heard its the best TV ever made.
It's good and I watch it, but I think a lot of the praise goes way over the top - why do people think it's so stunningly brilliant??

For me its because I've never seen anything made as well as it before.

There are so many brilliant characters. There's so much grey, you're not told these are the bad guys and these are the good guys like in so many TV dramas - you're allowed to make up your own mind. The storylines are great and move along at a perfect pace. Its doesn't wrap things up in lovely little packages for you like most shows, there are loose ends, which is more realistic. Scene setting is perfect too, you really feel like you know Baltimore after watching enough episodes.

I suppose, in short - its a TV show made for smart people that doesn't dumb things down to make sure everyone gets it. The more you get into it, the more you get out of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on February 25, 2009, 09:00:30 AM
I thought this was a movie recommendation thread
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 25, 2009, 09:39:33 AM
Where is the Forrest Gump comparisons coming from regarding Benjamin Button - so in the future if a period drama is made and the lead character(s) has a southern (American) accent then it is an attempt to replicate Forrest Gump?  Would the same be said of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe if it had been made after Gump?

Gran Torino - was expecting it to be better than it was although Eastwood was brilliant (Clint, not his son).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 25, 2009, 03:56:28 PM
Go to your local Council library ......some classic oldies there on DVD .....can get 3 for a week for free. Watched The Maltese Falcon, Hight of the Hunter and The Battle of Algiers  (all taken out and enjoyed) last week. Hope to get 3 more tonight.
Beats imo the current crop of junk in Chartbusters.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on February 25, 2009, 04:02:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 25, 2009, 09:39:33 AM
Where is the Forrest Gump comparisons coming from regarding Benjamin Button - so in the future if a period drama is made and the lead character(s) has a southern (American) accent then it is an attempt to replicate Forrest Gump?  Would the same be said of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe if it had been made after Gump?

Same as that Rico-could see no similarity to Forrest Gump at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 25, 2009, 04:06:16 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 25, 2009, 01:58:24 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 24, 2009, 09:54:32 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 24, 2009, 01:29:12 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 24, 2009, 11:14:53 AM
The Wire started from scratch (series 1, episode 1) on FX last night, if that's any help.

Is it on weekly? I was gonna start buying the boxsets. Heard its the best TV ever made.
It's good and I watch it, but I think a lot of the praise goes way over the top - why do people think it's so stunningly brilliant??

For me its because I've never seen anything made as well as it before.

There are so many brilliant characters. There's so much grey, you're not told these are the bad guys and these are the good guys like in so many TV dramas - you're allowed to make up your own mind. The storylines are great and move along at a perfect pace. Its doesn't wrap things up in lovely little packages for you like most shows, there are loose ends, which is more realistic. Scene setting is perfect too, you really feel like you know Baltimore after watching enough episodes.

I suppose, in short - its a TV show made for smart people that doesn't dumb things down to make sure everyone gets it. The more you get into it, the more you get out of it.

Yeah, I'd agree with AFS, it's not presented as good or bad, just what's there.  The cops and governors are not necessarily the ones serving the people, and the criminals are not necessarily doing their communities a wholly rotten disservice.  The characters are not wholly good or bad (on all sides), and it's often hard to predict what they'll do (though they rarely do things that are 'out of character', if you catch my drift).  It's believable, and both cynical and idealistic, and it presents situations that really make you think about life, the world and everything.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 25, 2009, 05:05:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 25, 2009, 09:39:33 AM
Where is the Forrest Gump comparisons coming from regarding Benjamin Button - so in the future if a period drama is made and the lead character(s) has a southern (American) accent then it is an attempt to replicate Forrest Gump?  Would the same be said of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe if it had been made after Gump?

Gran Torino - was expecting it to be better than it was although Eastwood was brilliant (Clint, not his son).

Really?

QuoteA white man is born fatherless in the south with birth defects that lead many to think he may never walk nor live a normal life. His saintly mother believes in his potential anyway. At a young age, the man learns to walk and sheds his exoskeleton of locomotive aids. Around this time, he also meets the love of his life, a vivacious girl who grows into a bold woman who parts ways with the man to have her own wild adventures. Meanwhile, the man reaches adulthood, and puts in a wartime stint in the U.S. military. During this stint, the man proves at first an indifferent asset, but during his one firefight, he turns out to be very valuable, saving the day singlehandedly, while also witnessing the death of one of his best friends. The man also spends much time on a small ocean vessel, serving alongside a rowdy, grizzled, hard-drinking man of the sea. This salty sailor serves as one of our man's two best male friends; the other is a black man who first teaches our man the lessons of friendship before departing forever.

Our man wanders all around the world, his life brushing up against key historical moments of the 20th century. At some point he returns to his childhood home, and his mother dies. The man comes into considerable wealth through blind luck. Around this time, his lifelong love returns from her adventures, ready to commit to him. During their brief time together, they conceive a child. The couple part ways, due to the woman's perceived inability to take care of the man. He does not raise the child through its early years but later makes an appearance in its life. The woman eventually dies in bed from illness. The man's later years are hardly touched on, even though the movie has lavished much attention on his early and middle years.

The entire story dwells repeatedly on the theme of life's uncertainty and, in contrast, on the notion of fate or coincidence. The film's symbol for these themes is a small object seen hovering improbably in the air. A narrative frame scene punctuates the story, as does the main character's drawling voice-over.

Nearly every respected film critic (and Jonathan Ross) has mentioned the parallels with Forrest Gump e.g. Benjamin Button is Forrest Gump with A-Levels, Benjamin Button is Forrest Gump without AIDS. Have you actually seen both films?!

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Post by: longrunsthefox on February 25, 2009, 05:14:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 25, 2009, 05:05:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 25, 2009, 09:39:33 AM
Where is the Forrest Gump comparisons coming from regarding Benjamin Button - so in the future if a period drama is made and the lead character(s) has a southern (American) accent then it is an attempt to replicate Forrest Gump?  Would the same be said of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe if it had been made after Gump?

Gran Torino - was expecting it to be better than it was although Eastwood was brilliant (Clint, not his son).

Really?

QuoteA white man is born fatherless in the south with birth defects that lead many to think he may never walk nor live a normal life. His saintly mother believes in his potential anyway. At a young age, the man learns to walk and sheds his exoskeleton of locomotive aids. Around this time, he also meets the love of his life, a vivacious girl who grows into a bold woman who parts ways with the man to have her own wild adventures. Meanwhile, the man reaches adulthood, and puts in a wartime stint in the U.S. military. During this stint, the man proves at first an indifferent asset, but during his one firefight, he turns out to be very valuable, saving the day singlehandedly, while also witnessing the death of one of his best friends. The man also spends much time on a small ocean vessel, serving alongside a rowdy, grizzled, hard-drinking man of the sea. This salty sailor serves as one of our man's two best male friends; the other is a black man who first teaches our man the lessons of friendship before departing forever.

Our man wanders all around the world, his life brushing up against key historical moments of the 20th century. At some point he returns to his childhood home, and his mother dies. The man comes into considerable wealth through blind luck. Around this time, his lifelong love returns from her adventures, ready to commit to him. During their brief time together, they conceive a child. The couple part ways, due to the woman's perceived inability to take care of the man. He does not raise the child through its early years but later makes an appearance in its life. The woman eventually dies in bed from illness. The man's later years are hardly touched on, even though the movie has lavished much attention on his early and middle years.

The entire story dwells repeatedly on the theme of life's uncertainty and, in contrast, on the notion of fate or coincidence. The film's symbol for these themes is a small object seen hovering improbably in the air. A narrative frame scene punctuates the story, as does the main character's drawling voice-over.

Nearly every respected film critic (and Jonathan Ross) has mentioned the parallels with Forrest Gump e.g. Benjamin Button is Forrest Gump with A-Levels, Benjamin Button is Forrest Gump without AIDS. Have you actually seen both films?!



Aye-I saw both films and is no similarity at all. The whole jiist of Forest Gump was that he was remedial and without that was no film so Benjmin Button ain't Forest without A levels as you suggest. Is like saying Shipwreck is Jaws without the shark!!
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Post by: nifan on February 25, 2009, 05:28:14 PM
Quote from: Fancy Dan on February 24, 2009, 01:52:34 PM
while Benji seems like an attempt at Forrest Gump in reverse but falls short comprehensively.

I doubt much consideration was given to forrest gump when benjamin button was written in the 1920's ;)
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on February 26, 2009, 08:14:45 AM
QuoteHight of the Hunter

Had that reccomended before... didn't enjoy it at all.
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Post by: nutsy--1 on February 26, 2009, 11:29:12 AM
saw slumdog yesterday. i thought it was a gud show, very different than how i thought it would be.
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Post by: anportmorforjfc on February 26, 2009, 11:56:30 AM
was thinking about going to see Gran Torino. Anyone seen it?
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Post by: Minder on February 26, 2009, 11:58:21 AM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on February 26, 2009, 11:56:30 AM
was thinking about going to see Gran Torino. Anyone seen it?

Top drawer.
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Post by: Our Nail Loney on March 01, 2009, 09:44:00 PM
Saw that Righteous Kill there last night, the one with Pacino and De Niro...

Thought it was very predictable and I guessed the plot/twist about ten minutes into the film! 50 Cent is as good an actor as I am I would say, and I am crap...

Though the girl from the Bon Jovi video for Always is in it, I hadn't seen her since Spin City and she is gorgeous (Carla Gugino or something)
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Post by: Bogball XV on March 01, 2009, 10:03:03 PM
Quote from: nifan on February 25, 2009, 05:28:14 PM
Quote from: Fancy Dan on February 24, 2009, 01:52:34 PM
while Benji seems like an attempt at Forrest Gump in reverse but falls short comprehensively.

I doubt much consideration was given to forrest gump when benjamin button was written in the 1920's ;)
they do share the same screen writer though
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2009, 11:30:14 PM
Watched Eagle Eye and Burn After Reading this weekend. Eagle Eye was alright for action and drama but the storyline was complete and utter nonsense. Gave Burn After Reading the hammer after an hour so don't even know how it finished. Nor do I care. Gash.
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Post by: gerry on March 02, 2009, 01:01:56 AM
Took the kids to see hotel for dogs.

Best 1 1/2 sleep i got all week
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Post by: ziggysego on March 02, 2009, 08:57:14 AM
Couldn't sleep last night, so I decided to watch Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe on Channel 4. I must say, it was an excellent film and would recommend it to anyone.
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Post by: full back on March 02, 2009, 09:02:56 AM
Watched Quarantine on DVD the other night
Think I may have dozed off a few times during this 'horror'  :-\
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on March 02, 2009, 09:03:50 AM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on February 26, 2009, 11:56:30 AM
was thinking about going to see Gran Torino. Anyone seen it?

Saw it yesterday. Eastwood does the usual "man with no name here to clean up the town" act, but it's fairly good & was actually quite funny in places-one particular line had me in stitches.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on March 02, 2009, 09:04:44 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2009, 11:30:14 PM
Watched Eagle Eye and Burn After Reading this weekend. Eagle Eye was alright for action and drama but the storyline was complete and utter nonsense. Gave Burn After Reading the hammer after an hour so don't even know how it finished. Nor do I care. Gash.

It was only on for an hour and a half, i thought it was pretty s*it too.
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Post by: ziggysego on March 02, 2009, 09:07:09 AM
Saw Eagle Eye when it came out in the cinema. Terrible film. Nice idea for a film, but poorly executed.
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Post by: nrico2006 on March 02, 2009, 09:55:20 AM
QuoteThough the girl from the Bon Jovi video for Always is in it, I hadn't seen her since Spin City and she is gorgeous (Carla Gugino or something)

She was in Sin City briefly.  But she was unbelievable in it!

Fried Green Tomatoes is a brilliant movie.

Eagle Eye was watched at the cinema and the idea seemed good but the film was dirt.
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Post by: Shortso79 on March 02, 2009, 09:05:11 PM
Watched Get Smart at the weekend - just about watchable (Only for the good looking lassie in it)
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Post by: maggie on March 02, 2009, 09:08:20 PM
He's Just Not That Into You- good chick flick show.
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Post by: screenexile on March 03, 2009, 12:53:42 AM
Watched that last weekvwith a friend of mine and even she had to admit it painted all women as psychos and all men as dead on... just like it is in real life.

Wasn't bad for a chick flick though I'll give it that much. Great cast.
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Post by: SidelineKick on March 03, 2009, 08:52:45 AM
Seen The Unborn at the weekend, shit shit shit.
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Post by: longball on March 03, 2009, 11:31:43 AM
my woman wants to go see Marley and Me anyone any opinions on this?

[img][http://archive.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/12/25/marley_and_me/story.jpg/img]
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Post by: SidelineKick on March 03, 2009, 11:40:34 AM
Quote from: longball on March 03, 2009, 11:31:43 AM
my woman wants to go see Marley and Me anyone any opinions on this?

[img][http://archive.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2008/12/25/marley_and_me/story.jpg/img]

The woman's mother read the book and said it was brilliant, think it would be a good film.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on March 05, 2009, 11:39:59 PM
any of yous watching generation kill?
watched couple of episodes tonight, not bad at all
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Post by: Minder on March 06, 2009, 09:50:53 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 05, 2009, 11:39:59 PM
any of yous watching generation kill?
watched couple of episodes tonight, not bad at all

Meant to be very good, supposed to be how the war in Iraq really is. I think there is a fella in it, Sgt Rudi Reyes, who is playing himself and was a soldier in Iraq. I havent got round to watching it yet though.
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Post by: Canalman on March 06, 2009, 11:22:13 AM
Got Pride and Glory last night with Colin Farrell/Ed Norton. Average enough film but watchable. Would advise that you wait for it to leave the "new release" price before renting it.
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Post by: leenie on March 07, 2009, 04:54:38 PM
is kevin spacey gay?
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Post by: AFS on March 07, 2009, 06:15:26 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 07, 2009, 04:54:38 PM
is kevin spacey gay?

as a window
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Post by: leenie on March 07, 2009, 06:18:33 PM
i don't get it
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Post by: RedandGreenSniper on March 07, 2009, 06:22:21 PM
Watched Into The Wild last night. A story about a young American lad who lived a frugal life after graduating, living off the earth and eventually living in the wild in America. True story. A good story and yer man has an interesting outlook on life. Not one I would share but worth watching imo. Very slow moving however.
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Post by: AFS on March 07, 2009, 06:23:03 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 07, 2009, 06:18:33 PM
i don't get it

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gay%20as%20a%20window (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gay%20as%20a%20window)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 07, 2009, 06:29:46 PM


OH RIGHT............

watched American beauty again last night and was just wondering....

another film i never tire of is As good as it gets, love jack Nicholas in it!
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Post by: milltown row on March 07, 2009, 11:41:50 PM
watched a Scottish film last night. Dear Frankie

cracking show, very good and tugged at the heart strings, very much recomendated
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 08, 2009, 08:32:15 AM
Finally watched Slumdog last night. It was a bit one paced, but definately a good film for 'something different'. I really enjoyed the last 15 or 20 minutes though. I don't think it does much for the Indian tourist board despite all the media profile.

Norf Tyrone says..... 7 out of 10. Maybe 7.5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 08, 2009, 08:17:10 PM
Quote from: RedandGreenSniper on March 07, 2009, 06:22:21 PM
Watched Into The Wild last night. A story about a young American lad who lived a frugal life after graduating, living off the earth and eventually living in the wild in America. True story. A good story and yer man has an interesting outlook on life. Not one I would share but worth watching imo. Very slow moving however.


I thought into the wild was great,i would agree its slow moving at times,but great story and some good perfomances.
One of my favourite films I've seen lately
(love the soundtrack too)
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on March 09, 2009, 07:56:18 AM
Gran Torino... great show. Clint was super.

Taken... also very enjoyable (as much as that type of show can be enjoyable!?) Like the comment about Liam Neeson being Jason Bourne's da... he he true!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 09, 2009, 08:06:21 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 08, 2009, 08:17:10 PM
Quote from: RedandGreenSniper on March 07, 2009, 06:22:21 PM
Watched Into The Wild last night. A story about a young American lad who lived a frugal life after graduating, living off the earth and eventually living in the wild in America. True story. A good story and yer man has an interesting outlook on life. Not one I would share but worth watching imo. Very slow moving however.


I thought into the wild was great,i would agree its slow moving at times,but great story and some good perfomances.
One of my favourite films I've seen lately
(love the soundtrack too)

Totally agree. I loved the bit where they tried to take the horse into the lift. Funny, but moving as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: RedandGreenSniper on March 09, 2009, 06:28:29 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 09, 2009, 08:06:21 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 08, 2009, 08:17:10 PM
Quote from: RedandGreenSniper on March 07, 2009, 06:22:21 PM
Watched Into The Wild last night. A story about a young American lad who lived a frugal life after graduating, living off the earth and eventually living in the wild in America. True story. A good story and yer man has an interesting outlook on life. Not one I would share but worth watching imo. Very slow moving however.


I thought into the wild was great,i would agree its slow moving at times,but great story and some good perfomances.
One of my favourite films I've seen lately
(love the soundtrack too)

Totally agree. I loved the bit where they tried to take the horse into the lift. Funny, but moving as well.

Yeah the soundtrack is super, Eddie Vedder has some voice.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 10, 2009, 12:22:26 AM
Anvil - The Story of Anvil. This is one you have to go and see it is a mocumentary and a cross between "Spinal Tap" and "The Wrestler". The best film I have seen in a while.
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Post by: ziggysego on March 10, 2009, 12:28:08 AM
Watched 'Shes the Man' last night. Jesus wept it was bad.
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Post by: Goats Do Shave on March 10, 2009, 07:53:16 AM
Burn After Reading - Great cast, some good performances (John Malkovich & Bradd Pitt were both funny) but not a great show. one to miss.

Started watching CSI MIami last night. Season 1 - looks good!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on March 10, 2009, 10:36:07 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 10, 2009, 12:22:26 AM
Anvil - The Story of Anvil. This is one you have to go and see it is a mocumentary and a cross between "Spinal Tap" and "The Wrestler". The best film I have seen in a while.

It isnt a mockumentary- its a documentary.
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Post by: magpie seanie on March 10, 2009, 04:21:47 PM
Watched In Bruges on Saturday night. Really enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. I thought with all the hype it was bound to be a letdown but it was really good. McDonagh translates really well to the big screen and Colin Farrell's performance is above anything I thought him capable of. 
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Post by: Billys Boots on March 10, 2009, 05:14:14 PM
I watched 'In Bruges' on Sunday night, and I enjoyed it very much too.  Three excellent performances, even though Ralph Fiennes could never pass for a Cockney git.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 10, 2009, 05:15:12 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 10, 2009, 05:14:14 PM
I watched 'In Bruges' on Sunday night, and I enjoyed it very much too.  Three excellent performances, even though Ralph Fiennes could never pass for a Cockney git.

I hated it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 10, 2009, 08:28:45 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 10, 2009, 05:14:14 PM
I watched 'In Bruges' on Sunday night, and I enjoyed it very much too.  Three excellent performances, even though Ralph Fiennes could never pass for a Cockney git.

The film was originally a stage play, and Feinnes played that role as it was played on stage, ie it is a bit camp and over the top effort for an east end villain( at least that is my opinion of his effort)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 10, 2009, 08:30:58 PM
Quote from: nifan on March 10, 2009, 10:36:07 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 10, 2009, 12:22:26 AM
Anvil - The Story of Anvil. This is one you have to go and see it is a mocumentary and a cross between "Spinal Tap" and "The Wrestler". The best film I have seen in a while.

It isnt a mockumentary- its a documentary.

Tell me more about Anvil then, had you heard of them before this. I am trying to work it out, but it is not a straight up documentary it is a mocumentary. It will remind you of those 2 movies I have mentioned and is still very good regardless of what genre it lands in.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 14, 2009, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 10, 2009, 05:15:12 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 10, 2009, 05:14:14 PM
I watched 'In Bruges' on Sunday night, and I enjoyed it very much too.  Three excellent performances, even though Ralph Fiennes could never pass for a Cockney git.

I hated it!

i love it....

if you ever want to watch a "sweet" film then i suggest August Rush... quite relaxing film and johnaton rhys is in and is a great singer!

Question for those who live in the u.s
did you ever see that elvis series that johnaton rhys meyers was in and won the golden globe for? what is the name of it?
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Post by: Main Street on March 16, 2009, 11:38:07 PM
Infernal Affairs 1
starting  soon on CH4+  at 11.50pm
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 17, 2009, 11:53:09 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 10, 2009, 08:30:58 PM
Quote from: nifan on March 10, 2009, 10:36:07 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 10, 2009, 12:22:26 AM
Anvil - The Story of Anvil. This is one you have to go and see it is a mocumentary and a cross between "Spinal Tap" and "The Wrestler". The best film I have seen in a while.

It isnt a mockumentary- its a documentary.

Tell me more about Anvil then, had you heard of them before this. I am trying to work it out, but it is not a straight up documentary it is a mocumentary. It will remind you of those 2 movies I have mentioned and is still very good regardless of what genre it lands in.
apparently they were real and back in the day critics thought they'd be the metal band to make it big, not the likes of GnR and ACDC etc.
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Post by: nrico2006 on March 17, 2009, 12:43:38 PM
Watched Body of Lies last night, very good.
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Post by: gerry on March 20, 2009, 11:34:50 PM
just finished watching mall cop, what a load of crap
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 21, 2009, 01:39:36 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 17, 2009, 12:43:38 PM
Watched Body of Lies last night, very good.
I liked it too, though I see it got fairly average reviews.

Gran Torino is excellent.
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Post by: ziggysego on March 21, 2009, 08:59:39 AM
Saw Mall Cop last night too. For a 90 minute film, it couldn't end quickly enough.
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Post by: Silky on March 21, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
Why would anyone with half a brain pay to go an see that?

I take it you have half a brain Ziggyego?

Did anybody see the new Clint Eastwood film?
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Post by: Galwaybhoy on March 21, 2009, 11:21:49 AM
Quote from: Silky on March 21, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
Why would anyone with half a brain pay to go an see that?

I take it you have half a brain Ziggyego?

Did anybody see the new Clint Eastwood film?

I was thinking that too, though I cant really comment, Ive seen enough terrible films in the cinema to last a life time, such as Date Movie *shudders*

Saw the trailer for Transformers, hope its better than the first one.

Did anyone ever see The Prestige, its on Sky Movies every few weeks it seems.  Brilliant film from Christopher Nolan, who is one of my favourite directors, he does much more than just the Batman films!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2009, 02:33:08 PM
As nrico's terrible taste in movies nrico I have followed his recommendation of Body of Lies and have it and Quantum of Solace lined up for the weekend.

I thought Transformers would be total rubbish but I really enjoyed it. Yer woman Megan Fox(?) made it easy though ;)

Have to agree about Mall Cop, there is no way I'd pay to see anything like that i.e. any Adam Sandler movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on March 21, 2009, 02:47:50 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on March 21, 2009, 11:21:49 AM
Quote from: Silky on March 21, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
Why would anyone with half a brain pay to go an see that?

I take it you have half a brain Ziggyego?

Did anybody see the new Clint Eastwood film?

I was thinking that too, though I cant really comment, Ive seen enough terrible films in the cinema to last a life time, such as Date Movie *shudders*

Saw the trailer for Transformers, hope its better than the first one.

Did anyone ever see The Prestige, its on Sky Movies every few weeks it seems.  Brilliant film from Christopher Nolan, who is one of my favourite directors, he does much more than just the Batman films!


Not like the first Transformers GB? I thought it was great, could have been a bit more dark and sinister though.

Prestige is a cracker.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on March 21, 2009, 03:06:01 PM
Quote from: corn02 on March 21, 2009, 02:47:50 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on March 21, 2009, 11:21:49 AM
Quote from: Silky on March 21, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
Why would anyone with half a brain pay to go an see that?

I take it you have half a brain Ziggyego?

Did anybody see the new Clint Eastwood film?

I was thinking that too, though I cant really comment, Ive seen enough terrible films in the cinema to last a life time, such as Date Movie *shudders*

Saw the trailer for Transformers, hope its better than the first one.

Did anyone ever see The Prestige, its on Sky Movies every few weeks it seems.  Brilliant film from Christopher Nolan, who is one of my favourite directors, he does much more than just the Batman films!


Not like the first Transformers GB? I thought it was great, could have been a bit more dark and sinister though.

Prestige is a cracker.

No I did, I thought it was good enough, not great but I enjoyed it.  Just like you I thought it could have been much darker and sinister.  But then I like my films that way, and say the same about every film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 21, 2009, 03:44:28 PM
Tony, nothing poor about my taste as you well know.  Anybody seen 'Knowing' yet?  Seems a good idea.  I bet you are looking forward to the A-Team and Macgyver movies Tony!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on March 21, 2009, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 21, 2009, 03:44:28 PM
Tony, nothing poor about my taste as you well know.  Anybody seen 'Knowing' yet?  Seems a good idea.  I bet you are looking forward to the A-Team and Macgyver movies Tony!

Theres going to be a Macgyver film? :o

You better not be getting my hopes up!  >:( ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2009, 03:55:40 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on March 21, 2009, 03:50:29 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 21, 2009, 03:44:28 PM
Tony, nothing poor about my taste as you well know.  Anybody seen 'Knowing' yet?  Seems a good idea.  I bet you are looking forward to the A-Team and Macgyver movies Tony!

Theres going to be a Macgyver film? :o

You better not be getting my hopes up!  >:( ;)
Yes. Ziggy announced it in another thread. How could this not be any good. I'd steer clear of an A Team movie though unless I was playing Face.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 21, 2009, 04:24:38 PM
I saw the Prestige, it was better than I expected.

Be even better if RDA returned as MacGyver.  The A-Team movie will be dung, impossible to replicate the original shows greatness, much the same with the Hulk films.  The best job is to get rid of that shite on RTE thats on now and return to repeats of A-Team, Hulk and Knightrider.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on March 22, 2009, 12:43:03 AM
Quote from: Silky on March 21, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
Why would anyone with half a brain pay to go an see that?

I take it you have half a brain Ziggyego?

Did anybody see the new Clint Eastwood film?

i didn't  i downloaded it from here (http://www.mininova.org/tor/2352800)


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on March 23, 2009, 10:49:24 AM
I saw The Big Lebowski on dvd at the weekend.  Heard it was a great film, I wasn't particularly gone on it though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 23, 2009, 10:53:55 AM
Benjamin Button, over long imo, quickens up towards the end and gets a bit more interesting, but you have to question whether it's worth putting in the first 2 hours for.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on March 23, 2009, 10:55:52 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on March 23, 2009, 10:53:55 AM
Benjamin Button, over long imo, quickens up towards the end and gets a bit more interesting, but you have to question whether it's worth putting in the first 2 hours for.

Cant wait to see that, but I havent heard great things about it, will probably get it when it comes out on dvd along with Gran Turino which I didnt get a chance to see either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 23, 2009, 12:43:17 PM
Benjamin Button was very long but it depends on what you are into - I thought it was very good.

QuoteI saw The Big Lebowski on dvd at the weekend.  Heard it was a great film, I wasn't particularly gone on it though

I have always heard great things about this film, and I believe I have seen it but not sure - maybe that sums up how good it is.  I saw it for 3 quid in Tesco's the other day and I thought about lifting it and giving it another go.  I might yet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 23, 2009, 12:48:39 PM
Saw a movie last week Felon, top show and a great performance from Val Kilmer, very very intense movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2009, 12:49:58 PM
Watched Quantum of Solace last night. Not overly impressed. Just didn't feel like a James Bond movie.

Like the look of Duplicity with Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on March 23, 2009, 12:57:04 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on March 23, 2009, 10:49:24 AM
I saw The Big Lebowski on dvd at the weekend.  Heard it was a great film, I wasn't particularly gone on it though.

One of my favourite movies.
Each to their own
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: behind the wire on March 23, 2009, 02:38:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2009, 12:49:58 PM
Watched Quantum of Solace last night. Not overly impressed. Just didn't feel like a James Bond movie.

Like the look of Duplicity with Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.

dulicity is a very good show. i liked it. need to follow it closely throughout in order to understand it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrsandman on March 31, 2009, 11:21:05 AM
Anybody seen the Damned United yet? Ive heard good reports
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 31, 2009, 11:56:58 AM
Quote from: behind the wire on March 23, 2009, 02:38:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2009, 12:49:58 PM
Watched Quantum of Solace last night. Not overly impressed. Just didn't feel like a James Bond movie.

Like the look of Duplicity with Clive Owen and Julia Roberts.

dulicity is a very good show. i liked it. need to follow it closely throughout in order to understand it.

God I didn't like Duplicity at all. Far too long and more twists and turns than an Olympic diving routine. I got fairly bored with it after about an hour and my head was completely fried for the 2nd hour.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on March 31, 2009, 12:04:21 PM
50 Dead men walking - Good show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on April 07, 2009, 07:23:34 PM
I had never seen all of The Big Lebowski before, i had seen bits here and there. Watched it all the other night. Great show.....oh and nobody fucks with the Jesus............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZWHALkM1xc&feature=related

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 07, 2009, 08:51:07 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 07, 2009, 07:23:34 PM
I had never seen all of The Big Lebowski before, i had seen bits here and there. Watched it all the other night. Great show.....oh and nobody f**ks with the Jesus............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZWHALkM1xc&feature=related


Great show. Jesus wears some great gear!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on April 10, 2009, 10:46:12 PM
The Running Man is on at the moment, easily my favourite McBain movie  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2009, 11:11:36 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 10, 2009, 10:46:12 PM
The Running Man is on at the moment, easily my favourite McBain movie  ;D
Watching Wedding Crashers. "You motorboatin' sonofabitch".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2009, 11:12:12 PM
Watched Quantum of Solace the other night, thought it was very good. Wasnt hard to follow at all like some reports had suggested.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 10, 2009, 11:16:05 PM
shawshanks redemption on now film 4+1

. pure class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2009, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 10, 2009, 11:16:05 PM
shawshanks redemption on now film 4+1

. pure class
Average I'd say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 10, 2009, 11:43:14 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2009, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 10, 2009, 11:16:05 PM
shawshanks redemption on now film 4+1

. pure class
Average I'd say.


What a load of Baloney, tony!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 10, 2009, 11:44:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 21, 2009, 03:44:28 PM
Tony, nothing poor about my taste as you well know.  Anybody seen 'Knowing' yet?  Seems a good idea.  I bet you are looking forward to the A-Team and Macgyver movies Tony!

Knowing is an upgrade on "The day the Earth Stood Still". It is really quite similar. It is worth going to see but is nothing spectacular.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2009, 11:48:25 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 10, 2009, 11:43:14 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2009, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 10, 2009, 11:16:05 PM
shawshanks redemption on now film 4+1

. pure class
Average I'd say.


What a load of Baloney, tony!
My opinion. I'd guess you think The Green Mile is good too  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Treasurer on April 11, 2009, 12:08:44 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 10, 2009, 11:44:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 21, 2009, 03:44:28 PM
Tony, nothing poor about my taste as you well know.  Anybody seen 'Knowing' yet?  Seems a good idea.  I bet you are looking forward to the A-Team and Macgyver movies Tony!

Knowing is an upgrade on "The day the Earth Stood Still". It is really quite similar. It is worth going to see but is nothing spectacular.

I wasn't impressed at all at all.  And I hadn't been to the cinema in so long, it would have been relatively easy to impress me!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 11, 2009, 12:29:37 AM
Anyone watch The Snapper tonight on TV3....Classic!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 11, 2009, 12:32:17 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 21, 2009, 03:44:28 PM
Tony, nothing poor about my taste as you well know.  Anybody seen 'Knowing' yet?  Seems a good idea.  I bet you are looking forward to the A-Team and Macgyver movies Tony!


Macgyver...................................Can't Wait  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 11, 2009, 11:24:58 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2009, 11:18:15 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 10, 2009, 11:16:05 PM
shawshanks redemption on now film 4+1

. pure class
Average I'd say.
Good first time,  average on another viewing.
A candidate for the most over rated film of all time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on April 11, 2009, 11:52:20 AM
Who has the time these days to spend two hours or so in front of the screen? Here's a  great service (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-scIvfHhZ_E).

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 11, 2009, 12:14:44 PM
That looks like Meath panel on their way to a training session.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 11, 2009, 12:27:05 PM
Watched movie called Younglings on DVD last weekend. Angela Jolie and John Malcavich are in it. Really powerful story of police corruption in LA (I think) during the 1930s. Was quite disturbing in parts but excellent film. Apparently true story.       
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Carmen Stateside on April 11, 2009, 12:36:17 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on April 11, 2009, 12:27:05 PM
Watched movie called Younglings on DVD last weekend. Angela Jolie and John Malcavich are in it. Really powerful story of police corruption in LA (I think) during the 1930s. Was quite disturbing in parts but excellent film. Apparently true story.      

Have to agree, great movie!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on April 11, 2009, 03:32:34 PM
Watched both Pride and Glory and also Body of Lies.  Thought both were very good films.

Also saw No Country for Old Men again, easily my favourite film of the last few years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2009, 04:19:07 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on April 11, 2009, 12:27:05 PM
Watched movie called Younglings on DVD last weekend. Angela Jolie and John Malcavich are in it. Really powerful story of police corruption in LA (I think) during the 1930s. Was quite disturbing in parts but excellent film. Apparently true story.       
Is it not called Changeling?

Watched Body of Lies last week and although not the worst film out at the minute, it was instantly forgettable. It certainly didn't make the most of the actors in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 11, 2009, 04:52:16 PM
Fox often gets confused and forgetful in his old age. That fox has seen better days.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 11, 2009, 05:46:36 PM
Yes it is called changling, not youngling. Was the film i was asking about on here last week, just watched it last nite. Thought it was excellent. Very sad.

Oops edited for my spolier in case anyone hasnt watched it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on April 11, 2009, 05:57:02 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 11, 2009, 05:46:36 PM
Yes it is called changling, not youngling. Was the film i was asking about on here last week, just watched it last nite. Thought it was excellent. Very sad , she never found the child and died never knowing if he escaped or not.

The thread is movie recommendations, not movie spoilers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 11, 2009, 06:05:51 PM
Changling! wat the fuc is the Fox thinking about? - I see in the dictionary it means 'one child switched for another.' aye you did spoil it a bit there Tyrone girl...weemen  ::)   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 14, 2009, 03:14:27 PM
went to see the boat that rocked last night .... i enjoyed watching it... some good characters in it ... "thick" kevin..

i'd say its a great film for 60's music lovers...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 15, 2009, 12:16:46 AM
Taken- Brilliant. Thought it was better than the Bourne films, but I got not fell sorry for the girl that got kidnapped. She ran like a wild giraffe.
Role Models- Very funny... really enjoyed it.
Monsters vs Aliens- Poor enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Oakleafer93 on April 15, 2009, 12:35:53 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on April 11, 2009, 06:05:51 PM
Changling! wat the f** is the Fox thinking about? - I see in the dictionary it means 'one child switched for another.' aye you did spoil it a bit there Tyrone girl...weemen  ::)   

Not wemen at all....Tyrone people more like!!  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 15, 2009, 09:36:39 AM
QuoteWatched Felon yesterday. Great show. Worth watching. Some of the prison fights are brutal.

Felon is a brilliant show and there is a good scene in it with your doll Nadia from 24.

Saw the Strangers with Liv Tyler.  Good show and wouldn't be one to watch at night on your own.

Body Of Lies was very good I thought, as was Taken (although not as good as the Bournes).

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Oakleafer93 on April 15, 2009, 10:49:44 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 15, 2009, 09:36:39 AM
QuoteWatched Felon yesterday. Great show. Worth watching. Some of the prison fights are brutal.

Felon is a brilliant show and there is a good scene in it with your doll Nadia from 24.

Saw the Strangers with Liv Tyler.  Good show and wouldn't be one to watch at night on your own.

Body Of Lies was very good I thought, as was Taken (although not as good as the Bournes).



The strangers was good until the point they couldn't be arsed thinking of an ending!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 16, 2009, 12:46:24 AM
Thought The Strangers was very poor. Horrible ending. Not as bad as the ending in 30 Days Of Night. Now that was a terrible ending. In the cinema a few people actually said out loud "What the fcuk was that all about?" and tutted very loudly. Myself included.

Watched Traitor today at "work". Very good film, Don Cheadle was very good in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 16, 2009, 12:58:50 AM
Quote from: hardstation on April 16, 2009, 12:48:39 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 16, 2009, 12:46:24 AM
Thought The Strangers was very poor. Horrible ending. Not as bad as the ending in 30 Days Of Night. Now that was a terrible ending. In the cinema a few people actually said out loud "What the fcuk was that all about?" and tutted very loudly. Myself included.

Watched Traitor today at "work". Very good film, Don Cheadle was very good in it.

:D

Should have had a sitdown protest 'til they came up with a better ending.

Smart arse  :D

Probably worst fiver I ever spent. Would have been better spending it in Renshaws! Never a good fiver wasted in there when it was in its prime.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on April 16, 2009, 10:11:51 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 16, 2009, 12:46:24 AM
Thought The Strangers was very poor. Horrible ending. Not as bad as the ending in 30 Days Of Night. Now that was a terrible ending. In the cinema a few people actually said out loud "What the fcuk was that all about?" and tutted very loudly. Myself included.

Watched Traitor today at "work". Very good film, Don Cheadle was very good in it.

f**k you must work hard.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 23, 2009, 09:09:18 PM
anyone seen twilight?       how is it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on April 23, 2009, 09:11:58 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 23, 2009, 09:09:18 PM
anyone seen twilight?       how is it?

::)  ::)  ;)

Went to see I Love You, Man on Sunday night there, I haven't laughed as much in ages, Paul Rudd was excellent as was the man from Sarah Marshall...

Oh and John Favreau was in it as well briefly and was hilarious!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 23, 2009, 10:45:07 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on April 16, 2009, 10:11:51 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 16, 2009, 12:46:24 AM
Thought The Strangers was very poor. Horrible ending. Not as bad as the ending in 30 Days Of Night. Now that was a terrible ending. In the cinema a few people actually said out loud "What the fcuk was that all about?" and tutted very loudly. Myself included.

Watched Traitor today at "work". Very good film, Don Cheadle was very good in it.

f**k you must work hard.

I work very hard Our Nail. Same as yourself.

Heard good things about I Love You Man.

Also Observe and Report is out tomorrow, Seth Rogen is in it. Looks good. Quite similar to Paul Blart Mall Cop. Seen it, crap.

Few big films being released over the next couple of months which will all be worth viewing. Wolverine, Angels and Demons, Terminator: Salvation, Transformers and Bruno.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on April 24, 2009, 08:41:32 AM
Saw the trailer for Bruno there on Sunday night, looks hilarious...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The GAA on April 24, 2009, 11:16:11 AM
Troule with movies like bruno is that the tralier usually contains every laugh in the film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on April 24, 2009, 10:56:41 PM
Quote from: The GAA on April 24, 2009, 11:16:11 AM
Troule with movies like bruno is that the tralier usually contains every laugh in the film

Like Borat?? Baron Cohen is one of the funniest people around, if he can make a feature length hilarious film like Borat I have faith in his new one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Oakleafer93 on April 24, 2009, 11:16:31 PM
The Strangers had all the makings of a good scary film until they couldn't be arsed thinking of an ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 25, 2009, 06:48:17 PM
watched twilight   :-\


thank god i read the book first
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:46:39 AM
Seen Taken at the weekend, great show - Liam Neeson was brilliant in it, not the role you would normally associate with him.

Also watched Deliverance last night for the first time ever, what a show!  Definitely a classic, worth watching if you have not seen it before, very disturbing though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 27, 2009, 10:05:51 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:46:39 AM
Seen Taken at the weekend, great show - Liam Neeson was brilliant in it, not the role you would normally associate with him.

Also watched Deliverance last night for the first time ever, what a show!  Definitely a classic, worth watching if you have not seen it before, very disturbing though.

Brillian scene...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tqxzWdKKu8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tqxzWdKKu8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 27, 2009, 05:17:23 PM
HELP!  Has anyone seen movie out at the minute 'State of Play'.  It is getting rave reviews. It is ludicrous with this boy, Russell Crowe as a journalist breaking every rule and really is doing detective in  a murder or two. Is so hard to follow at times and when you think you've got it goes off on another tangent. Anyway, if anyone saw it can you PM me and tell me what the f**  happened in a few sentences. I thought I was there and then the end stumped me. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 27, 2009, 07:57:52 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:46:39 AM
Also watched Deliverance last night for the first time ever, what a show!  Definitely a classic, worth watching if you have not seen it before, very disturbing though.
I remember seeing it when it hit the cinemas first. Many people actually burst out sniggering when the fat city boy got raped by the inbreds.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on April 27, 2009, 08:53:41 PM
Watched Taken also - great show

Lakeview Terrace  - Brutal

Watched Severance the other night - thought it was a good laugh
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 27, 2009, 09:25:38 PM
Quote from: Shortso79 on April 27, 2009, 08:53:41 PM
Watched Taken also - great show

Lakeview Terrace  - Brutal

Watched Severance the other night - thought it was a good laugh
I thought Lakeview Terrace was pretty decent up til the last twenty minutes when it got a bit stupid. Samuel L Jackson was good. Not often I say that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:25:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 27, 2009, 07:57:52 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:46:39 AM
Also watched Deliverance last night for the first time ever, what a show!  Definitely a classic, worth watching if you have not seen it before, very disturbing though.
I remember seeing it when it hit the cinemas first. Many people actually burst out sniggering when the fat city boy got raped by the inbreds.
To be honest it was still kinda funny, only in a 'oh my god' way.  I loved the dancing hillbilly at the start when the banjo duel was going on - classic dancing  :D - he was credited as 'dancing inbred'!!  Showing your seniority MS if you watched this in the cinema, was it ok in black and white?  :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 27, 2009, 09:31:37 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:25:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 27, 2009, 07:57:52 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:46:39 AM
Also watched Deliverance last night for the first time ever, what a show!  Definitely a classic, worth watching if you have not seen it before, very disturbing though.
I remember seeing it when it hit the cinemas first. Many people actually burst out sniggering when the fat city boy got raped by the inbreds.
To be honest it was still kinda funny, only in a 'oh my god' way.  I loved the dancing hillbilly at the start when the banjo duel was going on - classic dancing  :D - he was credited as 'dancing inbred'!!  Showing your seniority MS if you watched this in the cinema, was it ok in black and white?  :P
A favourite routine of Arthur Friend and Minder ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on April 27, 2009, 11:06:40 PM
This clip from Severance had me in stiches - love the backing music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbhiQT4eVt0
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on April 28, 2009, 08:43:00 AM
Watched that film Mutant Chronicles last night, pretty pish to be honest and very hard to get into but i got through it all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on April 29, 2009, 11:57:44 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8024187.stm

Michael Douglas will play an ageing Multi millionaire with a beautiful wi..no wait thats not it!

Was a great show at the time though so will be interesting to see what they do with it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on April 29, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
State of Play with Crowe and Affleck is as good a thriller as i've seen lately
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 29, 2009, 01:17:59 PM
Quote from: Santino on April 29, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
State of Play with Crowe and Affleck is as good a thriller as i've seen lately
Maybe you can help unravel the storyline for the fox. He isn't as young as he once was.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 29, 2009, 02:14:53 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:25:50 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 27, 2009, 07:57:52 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2009, 09:46:39 AM
Also watched Deliverance last night for the first time ever, what a show!  Definitely a classic, worth watching if you have not seen it before, very disturbing though.
I remember seeing it when it hit the cinemas first. Many people actually burst out sniggering when the fat city boy got raped by the inbreds.
To be honest it was still kinda funny, only in a 'oh my god' way.  I loved the dancing hillbilly at the start when the banjo duel was going on - classic dancing  :D - he was credited as 'dancing inbred'!!  Showing your seniority MS if you watched this in the cinema, was it ok in black and white?  :P
More showing off my advance maturity at an early age rather than seniority at a (slightly) more advanced age.
It was a rated film, so for a desperate young lad that meant it was bound to have a bit of sex.
Maybe I was just dissapointed at the wrong type of sex :)

I faintly remember some debate about the rape scene. The film censor (who normally took delight in scooping the icing from our cakes and anything overtly sexual) somehow decided to leave this scene intact or at least enough of it in the film. It marked a significant enough change in the censorship attitude to certain scenes in films.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on April 29, 2009, 04:36:39 PM
Does anyone know if the film Australia is out yet, or when it will be in the cinemas here?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on April 29, 2009, 04:38:36 PM
ballygawley emma (1&2) is a good show, recommend watching it alone though  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Homer on April 29, 2009, 04:43:05 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 29, 2009, 04:36:39 PM
Does anyone know if the film Australia is out yet, or when it will be in the cinemas here?

I seen an ad for it in XtraVision the other day.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 29, 2009, 05:00:31 PM
Watched a few decent films recently, might not have heard of them as they havent been mentioned much but enjoyed them and would be worth watching.

Nothing But The Truth
Killshot
Dead Man's Shoes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stpauls on April 30, 2009, 04:48:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 29, 2009, 04:36:39 PM
Does anyone know if the film Australia is out yet, or when it will be in the cinemas here?

it is out on DVD already, tesco's and sainbury's are selling them for about £10.

edit: going to see X-Men Origins: Wolverine tonight, VIP in The Odessey. i hope it keeps the story line from the original Marvel Origin comic book, will be disappointed otherwise.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on April 30, 2009, 05:41:03 PM
Dead Mans Shoes is a great show Arhie, have it on dvd myself... Paddy Considine is brilliant in it as is the fella who plays his brother, who starred recently as Johnny Quid in Rocknrolla...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 30, 2009, 06:58:45 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 23, 2009, 10:45:07 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on April 16, 2009, 10:11:51 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 16, 2009, 12:46:24 AM
Thought The Strangers was very poor. Horrible ending. Not as bad as the ending in 30 Days Of Night. Now that was a terrible ending. In the cinema a few people actually said out loud "What the fcuk was that all about?" and tutted very loudly. Myself included.

Watched Traitor today at "work". Very good film, Don Cheadle was very good in it.

f**k you must work hard.

I work very hard Our Nail. Same as yourself.

Heard good things about I Love You Man.

Also Observe and Report is out tomorrow, Seth Rogen is in it. Looks good. Quite similar to Paul Blart Mall Cop. Seen it, crap.

Few big films being released over the next couple of months which will all be worth viewing. Wolverine, Angels and Demons, Terminator: Salvation, Transformers and Bruno.

Observe and report is no walk in the park it is kind of like his other movies with elements of  "Taxi Driver" until it all turns into a joke again. Not as good as his other stuff, it is ok but I do';t know whether you are supposed to be laughing or not at some points in the movie. It is a bit of a mess and desn't quite know what it wants to be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 30, 2009, 08:09:15 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on April 30, 2009, 05:41:03 PM
Dead Mans Shoes is a great show Arhie, have it on dvd myself... Paddy Considine is brilliant in it as is the fella who plays his brother, who starred recently as Johnny Quid in Rocknrolla...
Looks like someone logged into page 1 of this thread thinking it was the most recent page :) I'd never make that mistake!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 30, 2009, 09:24:45 PM
Or the thread has just done the complete perfect full circle.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 30, 2009, 09:30:40 PM
Just watched that indie movie "adventurland" not a bad show at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on April 30, 2009, 09:31:23 PM
Can't get any online efforts for The Damned Utd.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on April 30, 2009, 10:05:28 PM
Quote from: ONeill on April 30, 2009, 09:31:23 PM
Can't get any online efforts for The Damned Utd.

Had a quick look on Ares there and it there is nothing on it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 30, 2009, 10:44:35 PM
Quote from: ONeill on April 30, 2009, 09:31:23 PM
Can't get any online efforts for The Damned Utd.

http://www.nowtorrents.com/torrents/the-damned-united.html (http://www.nowtorrents.com/torrents/the-damned-united.html)

Not sure how reliable this is as havent used this site before. Tried http://www.torrentz.com (http://www.torrentz.com) as well but no results there and its a search engine for all the torrents.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 01, 2009, 05:52:50 PM
New Transformers 2 Trailer, looks class.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeZ2W8uT3Ug (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeZ2W8uT3Ug)

Megan Fox is unreal. How Cheryl Cole beat her to FHM's sexiest woman I dont know.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on May 04, 2009, 03:27:15 PM
I don't recall any mention earlier of Doubt with M.Streep  as a nun & school headmaster and P.Hoffman as priest in the parish,
set in a NY catholic boys school in 1964.
I can't praise it enough. An outstanding film in every aspect.

Pity that we have a 1,000 shite movies, about feck all, made, for every one like Doubt.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on May 04, 2009, 04:03:45 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 01, 2009, 05:52:50 PM
New Transformers 2 Trailer, looks class.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeZ2W8uT3Ug (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeZ2W8uT3Ug)

Megan Fox is unreal. How Cheryl Cole beat her to FHM's sexiest woman I dont know.

I reckon it will be sh*** but i'll still go see it just to have a look at her  :P

Have to agree, she's easily should have beat Cole. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 04, 2009, 07:52:34 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 04, 2009, 03:27:15 PM
I don't recall any mention earlier of Doubt with M.Streep  as a nun & school headmaster and P.Hoffman as priest in the parish,
set in a NY catholic boys school in 1964.
I can't praise it enough. An outstanding film in every aspect.

Pity that we have a 1,000 shite movies, about feck all, made, for every one like Doubt.



Got great reviews when it came out and I remember someone saying it was an acting masterclass. Might be a wee bit grim for my tastes though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 04, 2009, 08:00:24 PM
Let the Right One In - a Swedish vampire film

Thoroughly excellent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on May 04, 2009, 08:55:55 PM
Watched Yes Man last night on DVD - pure crap

I cant wait for Transformers 2
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on May 04, 2009, 09:06:31 PM
Is 'This is England' worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 04, 2009, 09:20:13 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 04, 2009, 09:06:31 PM
Is 'This is England' worth watching?

Very good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 04, 2009, 10:37:52 PM
THis is England is a class movie..... with one of the nastiest movie "baddies" you will ever see in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 05, 2009, 11:17:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 29, 2009, 01:17:59 PM
Quote from: Santino on April 29, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
State of Play with Crowe and Affleck is as good a thriller as i've seen lately
Maybe you can help unravel the storyline for the fox. He isn't as young as he once was.

it wasn't that hard to follow and was a superb movie from that genre. It is the best movie that has been out in the cinema in a while. Good enough to get oscars at least from the point of view of the quality of the movie whatever about the quality of the acting which I know nothing about. The writing would probably get an oscar nomination.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 05, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
I thought funny games was quite, good. It is very unconventional and probably just for fans if psycho movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 05, 2009, 11:57:01 PM
I had kind of forgotten about that and much of the movie but it is good if a little more dark sided than normal hollywood stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on May 06, 2009, 12:36:41 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 05, 2009, 11:17:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 29, 2009, 01:17:59 PM
Quote from: Santino on April 29, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
State of Play with Crowe and Affleck is as good a thriller as i've seen lately
Maybe you can help unravel the storyline for the fox. He isn't as young as he once was.

it wasn't that hard to follow and was a superb movie from that genre. It is the best movie that has been out in the cinema in a while. Good enough to get oscars at least from the point of view of the quality of the movie whatever about the quality of the acting which I know nothing about. The writing would probably get an oscar nomination.

It was a ridiculous story with that reporter thinking he was Columbo... much too far fetched
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on May 06, 2009, 12:54:30 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on May 06, 2009, 12:36:41 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 05, 2009, 11:17:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 29, 2009, 01:17:59 PM
Quote from: Santino on April 29, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
State of Play with Crowe and Affleck is as good a thriller as i've seen lately
Maybe you can help unravel the storyline for the fox. He isn't as young as he once was.

it wasn't that hard to follow and was a superb movie from that genre. It is the best movie that has been out in the cinema in a while. Good enough to get oscars at least from the point of view of the quality of the movie whatever about the quality of the acting which I know nothing about. The writing would probably get an oscar nomination.

It was a ridiculous story with that reporter thinking he was Columbo... much too far fetched

The tv series it's based on is much better and more worthwhile watching than the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on May 06, 2009, 01:07:51 AM
Quote from: hardstation on May 05, 2009, 11:20:21 PM
Heard of a film today called Funny Games. Was toul it was shite but weird as fcuk. A remake of a film in German about 10 years ago.

Has anyone seen it?

Think the original was Austrian, not that it really makes much difference. Haven't seen the remake but the original one was interesting, not really sure that you're supposed to enjoy it but its well worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on May 06, 2009, 11:27:08 AM
The rule of thumb is that the original subtitled film is superior and remakes just don't come close.
Some exceptions, like the Departed, was decent enough but mainly because it paid homage to the original.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on May 06, 2009, 09:53:15 PM
Was off today so i went and got two DVDs:

1. Sex Drive - Biggest waste of money I have spent, it was a sub standard Superbad wannabe film, was cringe worthy, the only funny thing was the older brother...

2. Body Of Lies - Meh, it was ok but not what I had expected for a Di Caprio/Crowe/Ridley Scott film, the acting from the two leads was great, as was Mark Strong who played the Jordanian Head of Intelligence though the tory wasn't as gripping as I thought it was gonna be.

So all in all not my two best purchases.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on May 06, 2009, 09:58:25 PM
ONL, did you get to watch Reservation Road?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on May 06, 2009, 10:04:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 06, 2009, 09:58:25 PM
ONL, did you get to watch Reservation Road?

Oh no I didnt, might download it tonight actually and watch it tomorrow... I know I promised you all a review didn't I!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 06, 2009, 10:08:32 PM



pride and prejudice ........ its on rte1 now

good oul fashion romance
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Watcher Pat on May 06, 2009, 10:10:58 PM
Reservoir dogs on C5 far better show...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 06, 2009, 10:11:38 PM
  *nods in agreement*
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 07, 2009, 12:00:50 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on May 06, 2009, 09:53:15 PM
Was off today so i went and got two DVDs:

1. Sex Drive - Biggest waste of money I have spent, it was a sub standard Superbad wannabe film, was cringe worthy, the only funny thing was the older brother...

2. Body Of Lies - Meh, it was ok but not what I had expected for a Di Caprio/Crowe/Ridley Scott film, the acting from the two leads was great, as was Mark Strong who played the Jordanian Head of Intelligence though the tory wasn't as gripping as I thought it was gonna be.

So all in all not my two best purchases.

Sex Drive is a terrible show. They said it was Superbad on wheels, but doesnt even come close to Superbad or similar films like the American Pie's, Road Trip etc.

Role Models is a good show though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on May 07, 2009, 12:06:54 AM
Quote from: hardstation on May 07, 2009, 12:02:26 AM
I thought Superbad was really really shit.

Did you like other teen comedies though? I know some people who don't like it but they don't like the whole genre.

Archie-yeah Role Models is a god show, think its out monday gonna get it, the wee black fella in it was a laugh.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 07, 2009, 12:08:00 AM
Quote from: hardstation on May 07, 2009, 12:02:26 AM
I thought Superbad was really really shit.
wasn't impressed either.

watched Taken the other night - okay, but formulaic action type stuff - not as good as a Bourne and didn't have the laughs that Bond used to have.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 07, 2009, 12:12:14 AM
Quote from: hardstation on May 07, 2009, 12:08:48 AM
Aye, I don't mind the genre. Just thought Superbad was pure tripe. Not very funny and added nothing new.
exactly, it had all been done to death, american pie and road trip were funny, Superbad was same again, but without the laughs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on May 07, 2009, 07:48:35 AM
Quote from: The Watcher Pat on May 06, 2009, 10:10:58 PM
Reservoir dogs on C5 far better show...

Class show with a great soundtrack
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 07, 2009, 08:27:12 PM
Watched Eagle Eye today. Decent enough show. Bit far fetched regarding the whole government being able to spy on you carry on, but decent enough show. Kinda along the same lines as Ememy of The State, but not as good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 07, 2009, 08:31:44 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 07, 2009, 08:27:12 PM
Watched Eagle Eye today. Decent enough show. Bit far fetched regarding the whole government being able to spy on you carry on, but decent enough show. Kinda along the same lines as Ememy of The State, but not as good.
Aye it was okay purely as an actioner but the storyline was a bit daft.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 07, 2009, 08:34:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 07, 2009, 08:31:44 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 07, 2009, 08:27:12 PM
Watched Eagle Eye today. Decent enough show. Bit far fetched regarding the whole government being able to spy on you carry on, but decent enough show. Kinda along the same lines as Ememy of The State, but not as good.
Aye it was okay purely as an actioner but the storyline was a bit daft.

Yeah, totally agree. The amount of money they can spend on films these days mean they should be watchable, but some of the storylines leave alot to be desired.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenmachine on May 08, 2009, 09:17:35 AM
Watched Defiance there last night.  Thought it was very good, made all the better by the fact that it was a true story, amazing how that many people survived for four odd years in absolute wilderness with the Nazi brigade after them.
One thing that did puzzle me was where did they get the glass windows from that were seen in Tuvia's cabin/hut that they made.  Couldnt find a drop to eat but still managed to install a perfectly good window into the den, fair play... :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on May 08, 2009, 03:51:51 PM
I saw X Men origins.  Thought it was poor enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on May 08, 2009, 11:56:15 PM
x men orgies ?

Shame on you
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on May 09, 2009, 12:00:06 AM
High Fidelity on now on BBC1, still a great show after watching it for about the tenth time!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Overthebar! on May 09, 2009, 12:23:32 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on May 09, 2009, 12:00:06 AM
High Fidelity on now on BBC1, still a great show after watching it for about the tenth time!

should have watched it, watching 'the man' on 4plus1 here. can someone tell me if it is anyuse before i waste anymore of my time?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on May 09, 2009, 12:30:24 AM
Quote from: Overthebar! on May 09, 2009, 12:23:32 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on May 09, 2009, 12:00:06 AM
High Fidelity on now on BBC1, still a great show after watching it for about the tenth time!

should have watched it, watching 'the man' on 4plus1 here. can someone tell me if it is anyuse before i waste anymore of my time?
Sorry I can't am watching High Fidelity, its a good show though I can tell you that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on May 09, 2009, 12:33:59 AM
Just finished This is England - pure class Meadows.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on May 09, 2009, 02:34:18 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 08, 2009, 11:56:15 PM
x men orgies ?

Shame on you

Hmm not even funny  :P

Also saw Fast and Furious, its OK.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2009, 08:17:22 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on May 09, 2009, 02:34:18 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 08, 2009, 11:56:15 PM
x men orgies ?

Shame on you

Hmm not even funny  :P

Also saw Fast and Furious, its OK.
What's the craic with Fast and Furious? Wasn't the first one called the exact same thing, so why the same name?!

I watched the first one in Monaghan cinema which was full of teenage boys. When the cars were racing you could hear a pin drop. When there was any dialogue they started pelting people with Maltesers and shouting "Up the 'RA". I haven't been back!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on May 09, 2009, 08:29:44 AM
You should be able to get people who talk in the cinema chucked out imo. One of my worst pet peees that, if you don't want to watch the f**king film then don't waste your five or six quid to get in, f**king idiots ruining my cinema experience.

That includes one night I was in Lisburn and Stiffler from the board showed up and ruined my night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Watcher Pat on May 09, 2009, 08:39:45 AM
What did he do steal your woman?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on May 09, 2009, 09:15:21 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2009, 08:17:22 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on May 09, 2009, 02:34:18 AM
Quote from: Main Street on May 08, 2009, 11:56:15 PM
x men orgies ?

Shame on you

Hmm not even funny  :P

Also saw Fast and Furious, its OK.
What's the craic with Fast and Furious? Wasn't the first one called the exact same thing, so why the same name?!

I watched the first one in Monaghan cinema which was full of teenage boys. When the cars were racing you could hear a pin drop. When there was any dialogue they started pelting people with Maltesers and shouting "Up the 'RA". I haven't been back!

I think the first one was called The Fast and The Furious, so ya basically the same name.  Thats the problem with going to see films like that in the cinema, they attract a lot of people like that  who base their opinion on a film by how many explosions there are rather than how good the story, acting etc is.  If a film does not have loads of action its normally seen as shite by those sort of people.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 11, 2009, 10:32:34 AM
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey you guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuys!

Put on my Goonies DVD yesterday. Haven't watched it in over a year. Fantastic film, which hasn't lost any of the original appeal from when I first saw it was a young child.

I hear Justin Lee Collins is about to film a Bring Back... The Goonies later in the year. Can't wait for that one.  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on May 11, 2009, 12:07:10 PM
Star Trek is fecking excellent, not a fan at all and wasn't expecting it to be up to much. Definitely edge of the seat stuff and it looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 11, 2009, 12:24:01 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 11, 2009, 12:07:10 PM
Star Trek is fecking excellent, not a fan at all and wasn't expecting it to be up to much. Definitely edge of the seat stuff and it looks fantastic.

I was dragged along to see it in Omagh on Thursday night for the first showing.

10 seconds into the start of the film, it broke. Alot of upset Trekkies. Eventually they got it going, but it turned out that Omagh cinema don't test the reel out before playing films for the first time. We were watching the new film, but it was a French version. The whole thing was dubbed in French. I was roaring and laughing in the cinema, the Trekkies were maaaaaaaaad!!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on May 11, 2009, 12:33:50 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on May 11, 2009, 12:24:01 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 11, 2009, 12:07:10 PM
Star Trek is fecking excellent, not a fan at all and wasn't expecting it to be up to much. Definitely edge of the seat stuff and it looks fantastic.

I was dragged along to see it in Omagh on Thursday night for the first showing.

10 seconds into the start of the film, it broke. Alot of upset Trekkies. Eventually they got it going, but it turned out that Omagh cinema don't test the reel out before playing films for the first time. We were watching the new film, but it was a French version. The whole thing was dubbed in French. I was roaring and laughing in the cinema, the Trekkies were maaaaaaaaad!!  :D
I heard about that, class!  Someone said to me if the French got the Omagh version there must have been a riot in Paris!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on May 11, 2009, 12:36:00 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on May 11, 2009, 12:24:01 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 11, 2009, 12:07:10 PM
Star Trek is fecking excellent, not a fan at all and wasn't expecting it to be up to much. Definitely edge of the seat stuff and it looks fantastic.

I was dragged along to see it in Omagh on Thursday night for the first showing.

10 seconds into the start of the film, it broke. Alot of upset Trekkies. Eventually they got it going, but it turned out that Omagh cinema don't test the reel out before playing films for the first time. We were watching the new film, but it was a French version. The whole thing was dubbed in French. I was roaring and laughing in the cinema, the Trekkies were maaaaaaaaad!!  :D

My god there could have been a full scale riot. They take it very seriously.
My sister was at Omagh Cinema on Friday nite and went to see X-Men the same happened Zig the film stopped just at the start and was delayed for half hour. then when they got it up and going it was real jumpy. all received complamentary tickets after that but still.

I would say u's seen the French version possibly due to the Credit Crunch think they bought a cheap copy in Nutts Market just that day. Bad times for Omagh Cinema.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Trevor Hill on May 11, 2009, 05:54:48 PM
Star Trek is an excellent film. Great cast, though I`m not a fan of that idiot who plays Scotty. Spock and Kirk were excellent, great to see both Spocks. A must watch for anyone who likes Sci-Fi.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: armaghniac on May 11, 2009, 06:11:42 PM
QuoteStar Trek is an excellent film. Great cast, though I`m not a fan of that idiot who plays Scotty. Spock and Kirk were excellent, great to see both Spocks. A must watch for anyone who likes Sci-Fi.

I ever thought I'd agree with a Down person, but this is spot on!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Trevor Hill on May 12, 2009, 11:44:39 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on May 11, 2009, 06:11:42 PM
QuoteStar Trek is an excellent film. Great cast, though I`m not a fan of that idiot who plays Scotty. Spock and Kirk were excellent, great to see both Spocks. A must watch for anyone who likes Sci-Fi.

I ever thought I'd agree with a Down person, but this is spot on!

"You're out of your Vulcan mind"  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 12, 2009, 01:17:14 PM
Star Trek is a thrill ride from start to finish, im a big Star Wars fan and loved some of the Trek movies especially undiscovered, and first contact.

I went with a mate who hates spaceship movies as he calls them, but he enjoyed it. The story is fun and fast paced, one of girls on the bridge is super hot, great special effects aswell, how good were the actors playing spock and kirk, fair play. JJ Abrahams can do no wrong it seems.

Watched Pineapple express last night aswell, cracking show, ridiculus scenarios but hilarious stuff :D.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on May 12, 2009, 04:05:49 PM
Watched Tropic Thunder for the 1st time and it was ok. Tom Cruise absolutely made that film, tears of laughter at his scenes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 13, 2009, 10:48:09 PM
The Van on BBC Four now. Great show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 14, 2009, 07:57:37 PM
Seen Angels and Demons this evening there. Probably one of the films I was looking forward to most and was disappointed with it. If you have read the book, the film doesnt come close to it. The film follows about half of the book. Thought they left alot of key things out of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 14, 2009, 09:51:02 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 14, 2009, 07:57:37 PM
Seen Angels and Demons this evening there. Probably one of the films I was looking forward to most and was disappointed with it. If you have read the book, the film doesnt come close to it. The film follows about half of the book. Thought they left alot of key things out of it.
Just home from it myself, it's enjoyable but by no means a masterclass.  (the book was imo) It's better than the Da Vinci code. 
Not sure of what key things you feel they left out from the book? They left out a lot of stuff from the start of the book about antimatter but apart from that I really can't think of anything? (It's been a while since I read the book though).  These films are never going to be better or even as good as the books imo so we're always going to be dissapointed. 

I'd love to hear the opinion of someone who hasn't read the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 15, 2009, 01:00:19 PM
The Numberwang Code

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP9YeDGAu7U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP9YeDGAu7U)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 15, 2009, 05:52:08 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 14, 2009, 09:51:02 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 14, 2009, 07:57:37 PM
Seen Angels and Demons this evening there. Probably one of the films I was looking forward to most and was disappointed with it. If you have read the book, the film doesnt come close to it. The film follows about half of the book. Thought they left alot of key things out of it.
Just home from it myself, it's enjoyable but by no means a masterclass.  (the book was imo) It's better than the Da Vinci code. 
Not sure of what key things you feel they left out from the book? They left out a lot of stuff from the start of the book about antimatter but apart from that I really can't think of anything? (It's been a while since I read the book though).  These films are never going to be better or even as good as the books imo so we're always going to be dissapointed. 

I'd love to hear the opinion of someone who hasn't read the book.

I could post these things but dont want to ruin it for anyone else who wants to see it. Anyway just a few things that I can remember and I hope doesnt spoil would be : How the first diagram was discovered, How he actually got to Vatican City, no mention at all of Maximilian Kohler (who I though was key in the book considering the end in the book), the last bishop and scene at last altar of science, Vittoria kidnapping and what happened in 3rd altar of science, the 5th brand, Rocher having a bigger role than Olivetti, the scene in the pope's office at the end INVOLVED different people than the book, the Camerlengo at the end, Langdon not being in the helicopter, the discovery of the antimatter. That's all I can think off at the minute. Do you think these would have been better in the film?

Would also love to hear the opinion of someone who hasnt read the book. Angels and Demons is far better than the Da Vinci Code. It was before the Da Vinci code but I think in the film they mentioned that the da vinci code happened before this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 15, 2009, 06:30:32 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 15, 2009, 05:52:08 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 14, 2009, 09:51:02 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on May 14, 2009, 07:57:37 PM
Seen Angels and Demons this evening there. Probably one of the films I was looking forward to most and was disappointed with it. If you have read the book, the film doesnt come close to it. The film follows about half of the book. Thought they left alot of key things out of it.
Just home from it myself, it's enjoyable but by no means a masterclass.  (the book was imo) It's better than the Da Vinci code. 
Not sure of what key things you feel they left out from the book? They left out a lot of stuff from the start of the book about antimatter but apart from that I really can't think of anything? (It's been a while since I read the book though).  These films are never going to be better or even as good as the books imo so we're always going to be disappointed. 

I'd love to hear the opinion of someone who hasn't read the book.

I could post these things but dont want to ruin it for anyone else who wants to see it. Anyway just a few things that I can remember and I hope doesnt spoil would be : How the first diagram was discovered, How he actually got to Vatican City, no mention at all of Maximilian Kohler (who I though was key in the book considering the end in the book), the last bishop and scene at last altar of science, Vittoria kidnapping and what happened in 3rd altar of science, the 5th brand, Rocher having a bigger role than Olivetti, the scene in the pope's office at the end INVOLVED different people than the book, the Camerlengo at the end, Langdon not being in the helicopter, the discovery of the antimatter. That's all I can think off at the minute. Do you think these would have been better in the film?

Would also love to hear the opinion of someone who hasnt read the book. Angels and Demons is far better than the Da Vinci Code. It was before the Da Vinci code but I think in the film they mentioned that the da vinci code happened before this.

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS*
I was surprised that there wasn't more at the start about the antimatter and Kohler but to go in to that would have been possibly another hour on the film and would have meant that the first 20 minutes (at least) of the film would be going on about antimater, I'm not sure how many people's attentions that would hold so I can understand them deciding not to run with it.

I'm glad they left out Vittorias kidnapping, I don't think it would have added anything to the film.  I also think they were right to leave langdon out of the helicopter (too unrealistic) and in the book doesn't the camerlengo turn out to be the Pope's actual son, I'm glad they didn't run with that line in the film.

I was a bit disappointed at how the Camerlengo was confronted at the end of the film, the book was better in that regard but
I was also disappointed that the camerlengo pretend to get a vision from God to lead them to the bomb. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2009, 10:05:06 PM
I have read the book and I still have no idea what either of you are talking about! It must have made a big impression  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on May 15, 2009, 10:14:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2009, 10:05:06 PM
I have read the book and I still have no idea what either of you are talking about! It must have made a big impression  :-\

Have you seen the film yet?

I don't read alot of books but Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code are great books. The films disappointed me big time. I read Angels and Demons again recently which is probably why I know all that stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 15, 2009, 10:53:33 PM
Haven't seen the film yet so when I do see it I'll judge it on whether it is a decent flick rather than a decent adaptation of a book. Thought the movie of Da Vinci was gash.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on May 15, 2009, 10:56:07 PM
Watching Tyson at the min on watch-movies - good show. The madman shows rare emtion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on May 15, 2009, 10:59:33 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 15, 2009, 10:56:07 PM
Watching Tyson at the min on watch-movies - good show. The madman shows rare emtion.

Is that the documentary type effort ? Been meaning to see it for a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on May 15, 2009, 11:00:00 PM
Flip, he was aching from gonorrhoea from riding some 'filthy young girl' before the fight whilst he fought for the World Title.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on May 15, 2009, 11:00:54 PM
I remember he said the best punch he ever landed was on his ex-Robin Givens.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on May 15, 2009, 11:01:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 15, 2009, 10:59:33 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 15, 2009, 10:56:07 PM
Watching Tyson at the min on watch-movies - good show. The madman shows rare emtion.

Is that the documentary type effort ? Been meaning to see it for a while.

Go for the last one: http://www.watch-movies-links.net/movies/tyson/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on May 15, 2009, 11:03:04 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 15, 2009, 11:01:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 15, 2009, 10:59:33 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 15, 2009, 10:56:07 PM
Watching Tyson at the min on watch-movies - good show. The madman shows rare emtion.

Is that the documentary type effort ? Been meaning to see it for a while.

Go for the last one: http://www.watch-movies-links.net/movies/tyson/

Good job, cheers
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 26, 2009, 10:34:45 AM
Watched Defiance last night, decent enough show, 7/10
finally got round to watching city of god the other day too, brilliant film, 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:11:28 PM
does anyone know if Quentin Tarantinos new film 'Inglourious Basterds' is gonna be a mainstream film. It premiered at the Cannes Film festivle there.
Think Brad Pitt is starring in it.

I read the first 30 pages of the script its ok if your into your Nazi films. Typical Tarrantino goar.

Prob will be a good flick but would have nothing on 'Ziggy- The king of the Castle'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 28, 2009, 04:35:18 PM
Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:11:28 PM
does anyone know if Quentin Tarantinos new film 'Inglourious Basterds' is gonna be a mainstream film. It premiered at the Cannes Film festivle there.
Think Brad Pitt is starring in it.

I read the first 30 pages of the script its ok if your into your Nazi films. Typical Tarrantino goar.

Prob will be a good flick but would have nothing on 'Ziggy- The king of the Castle'

I was in Cannes the day before the film festival and the publicity it got was unreal.
There was gigantic billboards on all the top hotels so the money spent on marketing would suggest that it will go on wide release.
I have seen trailers too so they wouldnt be releasing trailers in the cinemas if it wasnt going to be released.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:41:20 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 28, 2009, 04:35:18 PM
Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:11:28 PM
does anyone know if Quentin Tarantinos new film 'Inglourious Basterds' is gonna be a mainstream film. It premiered at the Cannes Film festivle there.
Think Brad Pitt is starring in it.

I read the first 30 pages of the script its ok if your into your Nazi films. Typical Tarrantino goar.

Prob will be a good flick but would have nothing on 'Ziggy- The king of the Castle'

I was in Cannes the day before the film festival and the publicity it got was unreal.
There was gigantic billboards on all the top hotels so the money spent on marketing would suggest that it will go on wide release.
I have seen trailers too so they wouldnt be releasing trailers in the cinemas if it wasnt going to be released.

Cannes hype isnt real hype thou a lot of films are 'hits' at Cannes and then bomb in the box office or go straight to DVD. Im sure that Inglourios Basterds' will be a big Cinema hit but wonder what release date is.

Seen in my local DVD shop new releases for next week, i havent seen any of these any recommendations:
Slumdog Millionaire
Defiance

Also ones in the shop that i havent seen:
Role Model
The Mummy 3
Frost/Nixon
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 28, 2009, 04:52:15 PM
Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:41:20 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 28, 2009, 04:35:18 PM
Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:11:28 PM
does anyone know if Quentin Tarantinos new film 'Inglourious Basterds' is gonna be a mainstream film. It premiered at the Cannes Film festivle there.
Think Brad Pitt is starring in it.

I read the first 30 pages of the script its ok if your into your Nazi films. Typical Tarrantino goar.

Prob will be a good flick but would have nothing on 'Ziggy- The king of the Castle'

I was in Cannes the day before the film festival and the publicity it got was unreal.
There was gigantic billboards on all the top hotels so the money spent on marketing would suggest that it will go on wide release.
I have seen trailers too so they wouldnt be releasing trailers in the cinemas if it wasnt going to be released.

Cannes hype isnt real hype thou a lot of films are 'hits' at Cannes and then bomb in the box office or go straight to DVD. Im sure that Inglourios Basterds' will be a big Cinema hit but wonder what release date is.

Seen in my local DVD shop new releases for next week, i havent seen any of these any recommendations:
Slumdog Millionaire
Defiance

Also ones in the shop that i havent seen:
Role Model
The Mummy 3
Frost/Nixon



Slumdog Millionaire and Frost/Nixon are two of the finest films (for different reasons) that I have seen in the past year.
Couldnt recommend them highly enough
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 28, 2009, 07:20:53 PM
Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:41:20 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 28, 2009, 04:35:18 PM
Quote from: longball on May 28, 2009, 04:11:28 PM
does anyone know if Quentin Tarantinos new film 'Inglourious Basterds' is gonna be a mainstream film. It premiered at the Cannes Film festivle there.
Think Brad Pitt is starring in it.

I read the first 30 pages of the script its ok if your into your Nazi films. Typical Tarrantino goar.

Prob will be a good flick but would have nothing on 'Ziggy- The king of the Castle'

I was in Cannes the day before the film festival and the publicity it got was unreal.
There was gigantic billboards on all the top hotels so the money spent on marketing would suggest that it will go on wide release.
I have seen trailers too so they wouldnt be releasing trailers in the cinemas if it wasnt going to be released.

Cannes hype isnt real hype thou a lot of films are 'hits' at Cannes and then bomb in the box office or go straight to DVD. Im sure that Inglourios Basterds' will be a big Cinema hit but wonder what release date is.

Seen in my local DVD shop new releases for next week, i havent seen any of these any recommendations:
Slumdog Millionaire
Defiance

Also ones in the shop that i havent seen:
Role Model
The Mummy 3
Frost/Nixon

Defiance is good show as it Frost/Nixon, role models is decent. 
Slumdog was borrrinnnggggg
Never saw the mummy

would you buy dvds of stuff you havent seen?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 03, 2009, 04:52:26 PM
Finally saw Zack and Miri Make a Porno last night on Blu-Ray. Vintage Smith, a film I highly enjoyed. A film with real emotion and heart, once you get past all the fart and porno jokes. Jason Mewes was hilarious in it, as was the cameos from "Superman" and Justin Long. I'd definitely recommend it for all, as long as you're not too easily offended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 09, 2009, 12:19:56 AM
Went to see the new Terminator movie at the cinema tonight. Fantastic film and finally got rid of the memory of the 3rd terrible film.

Christian Bale was terrific as John Connors and the special effects were the best I've seen yet. Was brilliant seeing the Arnie cameo of sorts.

After hearing mixed reviews of the films, I wasn't holding up much hope for the latest installment of the Terminator franchise, but I'd recommend it for anyone to go see.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on June 09, 2009, 01:10:35 AM
300
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Massey-135 on June 09, 2009, 09:59:56 AM
Dumb and Dumber. Watched Fight club last night as well. Quare show. Read IMDB for that film. Interesting ol read.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 09, 2009, 10:58:04 AM
The Mummy 3 is average, a time filler.  Slumdog is definitely worthy of the praise its received.  Zach and Miri is a good enough show aswell.  Changeling and Defiance have been laying in the house for months and neither really appealed to me.  I watched Changeling and it was brilliant, very good performance from the master Malkovich in it.  Angelina just annoys the balls out of me though.  I see Liam Neesonis being lined up to play Hannibal in the new A-Team movie, I can see another complete hash of a remake on the cards!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Aghdavoyle on June 09, 2009, 12:53:05 PM

Really enjoyed Valkery (sp) at the weekend. some fantastic acting performances. he suspense really builds even though you know the outcome.
had the feel of a movie that was extensively cut down in time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 09, 2009, 01:37:55 PM
Quote from: Aghdavoyle on June 09, 2009, 12:53:05 PM

Really enjoyed Valkery (sp) at the weekend. some fantastic acting performances. he suspense really builds even though you know the outcome.
had the feel of a movie that was extensively cut down in time.

Agreed, saw it in the cinema and would recommend it. Some scenes wreak with suspense and tension.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 09, 2009, 02:24:55 PM
The Hangover - the funniest film I've seen in years
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 09, 2009, 02:35:59 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 09, 2009, 02:24:55 PM
The Hangover - the funniest film I've seen in years

Heading to the cinema tomorrow night. Worth going to?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 09, 2009, 02:56:20 PM
definitely ziggy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Derry Dolly on June 09, 2009, 03:05:49 PM
has anyone seen last chance harvey yet?just out i think,dustin hoffman and emma thompson..supposed to be good but if its an owl soppy one dnt think il bother?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 09, 2009, 04:06:34 PM
Quote from: Derry Dolly on June 09, 2009, 03:05:49 PM
has anyone seen last chance harvey yet?just out i think,dustin hoffman and emma thompson..supposed to be good but if its an owl soppy one dnt think il bother?

Normally I wouldn't, but it has Dustin Hoffman. Might give it ago. There's a few films I'd want to see before that though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on June 09, 2009, 11:35:38 PM
right ... i'm going to try and sleep...(still not right after the weekend)

can't decide on whether to watch

gladiator

or

shakesphere in love...?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 10, 2009, 09:18:28 AM
Took the wee fella (My excuse) to see Night of the Museum 2 last night. Cute film, but not full of belly aching laughs. I enjoy those fantasy, adventure type films, so it had me hooked but not too sure if it would be everyone's cup of tea. The abundence of things in the background, characters etc means that it sure maintain interest throughout.

I'll give it 7.5 /10.

BTW... Did you know Night at the museum 1 was the BIGGEST grossing comedy film of all time?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on June 10, 2009, 11:21:22 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on June 10, 2009, 09:18:28 AM
Took the wee fella (My excuse) to see Night of the Museum 2 last night. Cute film, but not full of belly aching laughs. I enjoy those fantasy, adventure type films, so it had me hooked but not too sure if it would be everyone's cup of tea. The abundence of things in the background, characters etc means that it sure maintain interest throughout.

I'll give it 7.5 /10.

BTW... Did you know Night at the museum 1 was the BIGGEST grossing comedy film of all time?
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really?
i was wondering how come there were so many big names for night at the museum 2 ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on June 10, 2009, 12:24:59 PM
I see that a re-make of Clash of the Titans will be out next year sometime. Really enjoyed the origina.l Love those Ray Harryheusen special effects films like Jason and the Argonauts and the Sinbad films. Hopefully the re-make of Clash wont be a pile of piss
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 10, 2009, 11:28:37 PM
Watched 'A Very Long Engagement' last night (French film). I'd recommend it for anyone who likes WW1 films or liked Amelie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DennistheMenace on June 10, 2009, 11:30:32 PM
I must be one of the few of have been completely underwhelmed by Slumdog Millionaire.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 10, 2009, 11:50:22 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on June 10, 2009, 11:30:32 PM
I must be one of the few of have been completely underwhelmed by Slumdog Millionaire.

Nope, I'm with you on that one. But don't say it aloud. I was ostracised from the outside world and almost lost my job because I said it was OK.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Massey-135 on June 11, 2009, 08:32:34 AM
Didn't mind role models myself.

Watched Kung Fu Panda last night. Not a bad show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on June 11, 2009, 08:59:25 AM
watched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 11, 2009, 09:05:52 AM
Quote from: clarshack on June 11, 2009, 08:59:25 AM
watched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.



Can you spoil any other surprises?  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 11, 2009, 10:01:13 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 10, 2009, 11:54:13 PM
Shite films:
Role Models
The Wicker Man (both)
Layer Cake

The emporer is in the nip.

Thought Role models was funnnee.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 11, 2009, 10:02:16 AM
Quote from: clarshack on June 11, 2009, 08:59:25 AM
watched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.



Excellent film, but I wish he would stop using the Batman voice.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Derry Dolly on June 11, 2009, 10:13:38 AM
few good films that are worth a watch;
taken (been mentioned alot on this thread but thot it was very good..and liam neeson,not bad for a man in his 50's ;) )
doubt- v.powerful film,well worth viewing,deserved more awards than it got imo
superbad/knocked up-both as hilarious as each other,good for a laugh
atonement-actually thot it was pretty good!
adaptation-didnt get it 1st time,but seen it again,v.funny and surreal.great show
saw stepbrothers for 1st time the other day,some hilarious scenes but then it jus kinda dies and isnt as funny :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on June 11, 2009, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 11, 2009, 10:02:16 AM
Quote from: clarshack on June 11, 2009, 08:59:25 AM
watched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.



Excellent film, but I wish he would stop using the Batman voice.

I thought it was woeful, absolutely no continuity from the previous movies. Agree with the Batman voice too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 11, 2009, 11:36:16 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 11, 2009, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 11, 2009, 10:02:16 AM
Quote from: clarshack on June 11, 2009, 08:59:25 AM
watched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.



Excellent film, but I wish he would stop using the Batman voice.

I thought it was woeful, absolutely no continuity from the previous movies. Agree with the Batman voice too.

What? Of course there was. It's a pre-sequel / sequel in one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:00:03 AM
Watched Role Models tonight in the house. Not a bad wee film. Not the film I was expecting, but there was a few good wee laughs in it :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fred the red on June 12, 2009, 12:00:53 AM
Anyone seen the hangover yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:04:13 AM
Quote from: fred the red on June 12, 2009, 12:00:53 AM
Anyone seen the hangover yet?

Gab.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:13:40 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 12, 2009, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:00:03 AM
Watched Role Models tonight in the house. Not a bad wee film. Not the film I was expecting, but there was a few good wee laughs in it :)
The wee lad is worth about two laughs. Once you past the fact that a wee lad is cursing for the sake of cursing, there is very little humour in this film.
Crap, really.

You said you didn't like Zach and Miri, so your taste isn't up to much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 12, 2009, 12:29:47 AM
Watched Paths of Glory tonight.

Tis a late 50s film on the wrongful court marshalling of WW1 soldiers.

Excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 12, 2009, 10:24:35 AM
recentlyhave watched:

3:10 to yuma- decent enough western
two for the money- average show about sports betting on football,not one of pacino's best
eagle eye- incredibly far fetched but enjoyable enough action thriller
role models- kinda agree with hardstaion, aprt from the few laughs at the we lad, not much else funny in it.
my best friends girl- alot better than i expected with a few really funny bits
the wrestler- great film, mickey rourke is brilliant, dont expect an all action movie, kinda slow moving but really enjoyed it.
gran torino- expected better, was ok but not as good as the reviews i'd read for it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 12, 2009, 11:15:13 PM
Bride wars (not my choice) - all I can say is, christ almighty  ::)

Night train - atrocious

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 12, 2009, 11:30:34 PM
Red Cliff directed by John Woo an histrorical Chinese war movie. You know what it will be like and if you are into that type of thing you will like this movie. Very entertaining.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on June 13, 2009, 01:12:52 AM
Quotewatched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.




Excellent film, but I wish he would stop using the Batman voice.


I thought it was woeful, absolutely no continuity from the previous movies. Agree with the Batman voice too.


What? Of course there was. It's a pre-sequel / sequel in one
Quote


It's Christian Bale's voice. Batman only uses it in the batman movies.

This is the best terninator movie since the original as it basis its plot less on time paradoxes than the other 2 sequels and it  answers some of the questions about the terminators from the (earlier/later) movies
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on June 13, 2009, 01:55:13 PM
Saw Terminator.  I'm a huge Terminator fan but thought this film was terrible.  Nothing really good about it.  Where were the ruthless killing machines from the other films?  The terminators were more interested in throwing people around instead of killing them in seconds like they are programmed to do.  Very disappointed with this film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on June 13, 2009, 04:43:13 PM
I went to see 'THE HANGOVER' last night. Jaysus i thought it was a great laugh!

My god, you have such a retarded personality, you are impossible to insult!..
..thank you, thank you very much..

:D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on June 13, 2009, 04:44:17 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Good man urself i been wanting to see that , il have to get it taped we arent as updated as sky plus yet  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Watcher Pat on June 13, 2009, 04:46:51 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on June 13, 2009, 04:44:17 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Good man urself i been wanting to see that , il have to get it taped we arent as updated as sky plus yet  :-\

Taped??? I haven't heard that in ages...lol


I would have said recorded...But thats probably laughable too....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on June 13, 2009, 04:47:56 PM
 :D :D i would always say taped , ah sure im still living in the dark ages  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 04:58:04 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on June 13, 2009, 04:44:17 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Good man urself i been wanting to see that , il have to get it taped we arent as updated as sky plus yet  :-\

dont think you can "tape" sky movies,do they not have a block or something?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on June 13, 2009, 07:15:41 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 13, 2009, 01:12:52 AM
Quote
watched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.




Excellent film, but I wish he would stop using the Batman voice.


I thought it was woeful, absolutely no continuity from the previous movies. Agree with the Batman voice too.


What? Of course there was. It's a pre-sequel / sequel in one

It's Christian Bale's voice. Batman only uses it in the batman movies.

This is the best terninator movie since the original as it basis its plot less on time paradoxes than the other 2 sequels and it  answers some of the questions about the terminators from the (earlier/later) movies


What about the whole Kyle Reece thing? How the fcuk does Skynet know his importance?

One point too is Sarah Connor in the end of T1 has a Alsatian to detect the T800's etc... Surely on her tapes/teachings to John Connor he would have had dogs too at the base?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 07:37:23 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 13, 2009, 07:15:41 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 13, 2009, 01:12:52 AM
Quote
watched terminator salvation last night and enjoyed it. the CG Arnie from the first film was a nice touch.




Excellent film, but I wish he would stop using the Batman voice.


I thought it was woeful, absolutely no continuity from the previous movies. Agree with the Batman voice too.


What? Of course there was. It's a pre-sequel / sequel in one

It's Christian Bale's voice. Batman only uses it in the batman movies.

This is the best terninator movie since the original as it basis its plot less on time paradoxes than the other 2 sequels and it  answers some of the questions about the terminators from the (earlier/later) movies


What about the whole Kyle Reece thing? How the fcuk does Skynet know his importance?

One point too is Sarah Connor in the end of T1 has a Alsatian to detect the T800's etc... Surely on her tapes/teachings to John Connor he would have had dogs too at the base?
it's not real life.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:01:36 PM
Top Gun. On itv now. If you don't like this film, you don't have a beating heart. Such a show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:03:59 PM
Gutsiest move i ever saw.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:12:55 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.
A cyborg coming back from the future, far fetched? Get out of town.......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:15:33 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:12:55 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.
A cyborg coming back from the future, far fetched? Get out of town.......
Who then goes on to be Governor of California.

On another matter. "I feel the need...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:17:28 PM
I never really got over Goose getting goosed...........He was the best wingman i ever had.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 13, 2009, 11:19:06 PM
Hot Shots is better  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:30:34 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:17:28 PM
I never really got over Goose getting goosed...........He was the best wingman i ever had.
Tissues at the ready.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:34:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:30:34 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:17:28 PM
I never really got over Goose getting goosed...........He was the best wingman i ever had.
Tissues at the ready.

Like most nights for you Tony when the wife goes to bed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:38:58 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:34:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:30:34 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:17:28 PM
I never really got over Goose getting goosed...........He was the best wingman i ever had.
Tissues at the ready.

Like most nights for you Tony when the wife goes to bed.
Too early for the 10 minute teaser.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 13, 2009, 11:43:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:38:58 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:34:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2009, 11:30:34 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 13, 2009, 11:17:28 PM
I never really got over Goose getting goosed...........He was the best wingman i ever had.
Tissues at the ready.

Like most nights for you Tony when the wife goes to bed.
Too early for the 10 minute teaser.


I never get to watch the whole ten minutes.......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on June 14, 2009, 03:31:36 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.

wise up, it was the biggest bag of shite ever written. A 4 year old could have written a better story. I'm waiting for the next one to explain all the paradox rubbish, lazy writing in my opinion.

"It makes no sense what so ever"     >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on June 14, 2009, 01:18:23 PM
I dont like you maverick..your dangerous..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 14, 2009, 01:27:13 PM
Watched Forgetting Sarah marshall, it's not a bad show, I was expecting the worst.  Russell Brand is actually quite good in it!

Fired up and Echelon conspiracy best avoided though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: magickingdom on June 14, 2009, 01:44:44 PM
saw 'the hangover' last night... silly as expected but some very good laughs, worth seeing
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on June 14, 2009, 09:58:31 PM
Got that Benjamin Button movie out on Friday. Pure utter dung...... had to switch it off halfway through.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on June 14, 2009, 11:09:41 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on June 14, 2009, 01:44:44 PM
saw 'the hangover' last night... silly as expected but some very good laughs, worth seeing
Probably the funniest film out this year. Stupid, but hilarious!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on June 14, 2009, 11:40:53 PM
It's one for the lads. Nothing witty or clever about its style of comedy but you'll still pi55 yourself.

P.S. Superbad was lies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 15, 2009, 12:11:08 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 14, 2009, 11:30:37 PM
What do you mean by stupid?

Role Models
Superbad
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

If it's anything like these, I'll avoid.

If it's something like Step Brothers, I'll watch it. That was stupid but funny. Those other 3 were just shite.

Yes, Role Models was bad. I didn't see Superbad. But HS, Zack and Miri Make a Porno was hilarious!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 15, 2009, 12:15:38 AM
It was good. It was vintage Kevin Smith. The film ROCKED!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on June 15, 2009, 12:16:49 AM
Superbad was a load of dung.
Have heard great reviews for Hangover.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on June 15, 2009, 12:40:13 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.

That does not excuse lazy and poor scrip writing.  The film was poor, sadly it was supposed to be the start of a new trilogy, I liked Terminator 3, though many people didn't, but this one was terrible.  I dint think its asking for much to be able to have a film without inconsistencies, but even then, the film was boring, cringeworthy at times and just plane poor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: flog the lot on June 15, 2009, 10:41:30 AM
see the hangover last night, funniest film i have seem in a long time,
def one to go and see!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on June 15, 2009, 11:13:48 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on June 15, 2009, 12:40:13 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.

That does not excuse lazy and poor scrip writing.  The film was poor, sadly it was supposed to be the start of a new trilogy, I liked Terminator 3, though many people didn't, but this one was terrible.  I dint think its asking for much to be able to have a film without inconsistencies, but even then, the film was boring, cringeworthy at times and just plane poor.

Such shite, T4 was fantastic, 9.5/10, the action was awesome, and fast paced, the story actually came together quite well. ACting was good, maybe not enough character exploration, but i came out thinking was great and cant understand what people problems are, plot holes give specifics. Arnie was the icing on the cake.

4 stars in Total Film, and Empire. Over 200 million worldwide at box office and counting.

Seen State of play, yes man and push last weekend on dvd, all really good.

Hangover looks good, not sure itll be released over here.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Derry Dolly on June 15, 2009, 11:20:24 AM
stuck on you and wedding crashers both on last nite..decided with stusk on u as ive seen the other and fell asleep last half hour..rippin  :-[
good show though! :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on June 15, 2009, 11:28:52 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 15, 2009, 11:13:48 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on June 15, 2009, 12:40:13 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.

That does not excuse lazy and poor scrip writing.  The film was poor, sadly it was supposed to be the start of a new trilogy, I liked Terminator 3, though many people didn't, but this one was terrible.  I dint think its asking for much to be able to have a film without inconsistencies, but even then, the film was boring, cringeworthy at times and just plane poor.

Such shite, T4 was fantastic, 9.5/10, the action was awesome, and fast paced, the story actually came together quite well. ACting was good, maybe not enough character exploration, but i came out thinking was great and cant understand what people problems are, plot holes give specifics. Arnie was the icing on the cake.

4 stars in Total Film, and Empire. Over 200 million worldwide at box office and counting.

Seen State of play, yes man and push last weekend on dvd, all really good.

Hangover looks good, not sure itll be released over here.

It was always going to do well in the box office, its a huge franchise movie, they do well on name alone.  Also while they might have given it good ratings many more have given it bad ones, and the general consinsis is that its not a very good film.

The plot holes are not really the problem, though there are a few they are not that bad, as for the Kyle Reese plothole that someone mentioned that can be explained easily.  I just think its a poor film, as you said character exploration was poor, a love story there was no point in, and stupid scenes  such as restarting his heart with wires, those machine made motorbikes that for some odd reason were made human-friendly.  Also the cringeworthy scenes such as that John Connor needs a new heart.  Marcus might as well have held a sign above his head with "me, me, me" written all over it.  It was so obvious and made me roll my eyes.

Also the film didn't have the gritty rough feeling that the flashback scenes from the first two films had.  I didn't expect exactly the same, but it could have been made to look a bit more gritty.  Also scenes were cut to bring the film down to a PG certificate, done obviously so more kids could go to the film and more money could be made.  Trust me I'm not slating the film for the sake of it, I LOVE Terminator, since I was a kid, I have seen the other three films well over 10 times each and I never do that with any film, I couldn't wait for this one either but left very disappointed.  To me it was basically a cash in on the franchise to make a bit of money.  Its nearly as bad as Wolverine.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on June 15, 2009, 11:42:46 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on June 15, 2009, 11:28:52 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 15, 2009, 11:13:48 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on June 15, 2009, 12:40:13 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 13, 2009, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: ardal on June 13, 2009, 07:43:37 PM
Quote from: Drumanee 1 on June 13, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
anybody seen 21?,being shown tonight on sky prem

Don't buy the popcorn and get too comfortable. Very disappointing. You'll watch it the whole way through and then wonder why; in my opinion

I thought it was pretty good to be honest.

To the terminator people, it is a movie and a very entertaining one as well, get over it. The Terminator movies are just about the most far fetched movies ever made and that is saying something so a few inconsistencies do not really spoil it.

That does not excuse lazy and poor scrip writing.  The film was poor, sadly it was supposed to be the start of a new trilogy, I liked Terminator 3, though many people didn't, but this one was terrible.  I dint think its asking for much to be able to have a film without inconsistencies, but even then, the film was boring, cringeworthy at times and just plane poor.

Such shite, T4 was fantastic, 9.5/10, the action was awesome, and fast paced, the story actually came together quite well. ACting was good, maybe not enough character exploration, but i came out thinking was great and cant understand what people problems are, plot holes give specifics. Arnie was the icing on the cake.

4 stars in Total Film, and Empire. Over 200 million worldwide at box office and counting.

Seen State of play, yes man and push last weekend on dvd, all really good.

Hangover looks good, not sure itll be released over here.

It was always going to do well in the box office, its a huge franchise movie, they do well on name alone.  Also while they might have given it good ratings many more have given it bad ones, and the general consinsis is that its not a very good film.

The plot holes are not really the problem, though there are a few they are not that bad, as for the Kyle Reese plothole that someone mentioned that can be explained easily.  I just think its a poor film, as you said character exploration was poor, a love story there was no point in, and stupid scenes  such as restarting his heart with wires, those machine made motorbikes that for some odd reason were made human-friendly.  Also the cringeworthy scenes such as that John Connor needs a new heart.  Marcus might as well have held a sign above his head with "me, me, me" written all over it.  It was so obvious and made me roll my eyes.

Also the film didn't have the gritty rough feeling that the flashback scenes from the first two films had.  I didn't expect exactly the same, but it could have been made to look a bit more gritty.  Also scenes were cut to bring the film down to a PG certificate, done obviously so more kids could go to the film and more money could be made.  Trust me I'm not slating the film for the sake of it, I LOVE Terminator, since I was a kid, I have seen the other three films well over 10 times each and I never do that with any film, I couldn't wait for this one either but left very disappointed.  To me it was basically a cash in on the franchise to make a bit of money.  Its nearly as bad as Wolverine.

Each to their own, I loved the atmoshere created in this one, I was really rooting for the characters, the love story I didnt see it, it was just lust, Wright was already dead in a way so I got the heart swap, and connors importance made sense, the robots big deal the terminators are the same size of humans so ther terminator friendly too.

The flashbacks from the original terminators were like escape from NY movies and I think MCG was right to go this route.

Restarting the heart was a trbute to McGyver :P, joking but didnt ruin the film in all fairness. But I just wish fans like youself got as much out of it as me, Im a huge fan and was nervous about this one so was relieved coming out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on June 15, 2009, 11:50:02 AM
I'm glad you liked it, I wish I did, trust me I wanted to!  But I was very disappointed in it.  I'm just going to pretend this film never happened. ;D

However Bales new film with Depp has got me attention, it looks good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 15, 2009, 03:12:50 PM
I saw The Reader and Push on DVD over the weekend.
The Reader was actually one for her indoors, but I have to admit I really enjoyed it even if Winslett is in it.
Push was one of those "switch your brain off at the door" films, but it was still ok.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on June 15, 2009, 03:17:40 PM
Got me thinking about a film i remember seeing years ago (on video) it was one of best films i ever watched. Return to paradise it was called, something along the same lines of Midnight express i think. Anyone know where i could get the likes of that now?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 15, 2009, 03:21:07 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 15, 2009, 03:12:50 PM.
Push was one of those "switch your brain off at the door" films, but it was still ok.

I have this downloaded but have yet to watch it,Is it a bit Heroes?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 15, 2009, 05:00:33 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on June 15, 2009, 03:17:40 PM
Got me thinking about a film i remember seeing years ago (on video) it was one of best films i ever watched. Return to paradise it was called, something along the same lines of Midnight express i think. Anyone know where i could get the likes of that now?

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/748307/Return-To-Paradise/Product.html (http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/748307/Return-To-Paradise/Product.html)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 15, 2009, 06:03:45 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 15, 2009, 03:21:07 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 15, 2009, 03:12:50 PM.
Push was one of those "switch your brain off at the door" films, but it was still ok.

I have this downloaded but have yet to watch it,Is it a bit Heroes?

It is a bit....only easier to follow.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Square Ball on June 15, 2009, 07:57:44 PM
any one watched Star TreK? watching it now seems a good watcj so far and I am only a half an hour into it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2009, 08:08:04 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on June 15, 2009, 07:57:44 PM
any one watched Star TreK? watching it now seems a good watcj so far and I am only a half an hour into it
It has got great reviews and the trailers looked good. I'd like to see it in the cinema though.

Watched Vicky Christina Barcelona on Saturday night. Enjoyed it alright but dunno what Penelope Cruz did to justify an Oscar. Finally watched Slumdog Millionaire last night months after everyone else. Thought it was excellent. Makes me glad I grew up in Ireland!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on June 16, 2009, 09:33:37 AM
Quote from: Square Ball on June 15, 2009, 07:57:44 PM
any one watched Star TreK? watching it now seems a good watcj so far and I am only a half an hour into it

My advice go watch in the cinema, it was brilliant. Some of them young actors were awesome and the special effects and story were very good. 9.5/10 for me. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on June 16, 2009, 09:59:10 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 16, 2009, 09:33:37 AM
Quote from: Square Ball on June 15, 2009, 07:57:44 PM
any one watched Star TreK? watching it now seems a good watcj so far and I am only a half an hour into it

My advice go watch in the cinema, it was brilliant. Some of them young actors were awesome and the special effects and story were very good. 9.5/10 for me. Enjoy.

Have to agree, not a trekkie and expected it to be a let down. Probably one of the best movies you'll see all summer and the complete opposite to Terminator Salvation. Looking forward to Transformers now but it will probably be rubbish, at least Megan Fox will compensate or that ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on June 16, 2009, 12:23:24 PM
Agree with the last few posts, Star Trek was an excellent film with a good young cast. It was funny in parts too but overall a really enjoyable film. Id say most non-trekkies would find it good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 16, 2009, 12:26:35 PM
I didn't like Star Trek, thought it was stupid.

The only thing I liked about it was that they hit the big reset button. So all the mountain of useless information that Trekkers have accumulated over the years is now void. Smart move by the film makers, as they won't be nitpicking over inaccuracies in the film and further films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on June 16, 2009, 12:30:55 PM
Saw the hangover there the other night and there were bits in it when I nearly pissed myself.
Best bit of the whole film is when they just wake up! You can totally relate to how they feel!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on June 16, 2009, 12:57:01 PM
Saw that Hangover last week as well
Easy enough viewing & a bit of a laugh

Would be perfect viewing for when you have a hangover
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 16, 2009, 01:02:15 PM
Just saw a trailer for Bruno. He's interviewing some Islamic fella and tells him that Osama looks like a dirty wizard or homeless santa  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heganboy on June 16, 2009, 01:04:58 PM
went to see the hangover on Sunday night- have to say its the first time I laughed out loud at a film in years, the missus said her face hurt from laughing..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on June 16, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 16, 2009, 01:02:15 PM
Just saw a trailer for Bruno. He's interviewing some Islamic fella and tells him that Osama looks like a dirty wizard or homeless santa  :D
Think that the Bruno thing has lost some of the magic that Borat had.
Looks a little too scripted?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 17, 2009, 10:57:01 PM
Seen the hangover there tonight, great film, best one i've seen in a while. 

Strongly suggest fans of films like old school (I know there's a few on board) go and see it!   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 18, 2009, 02:52:05 PM
Watched The Hangover there the other night, thought it was great.

The fella Alan with the beard along with the chinese fella made the film!!

Heather Graham is class, she used to be one of my top celebs when I was younger...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 18, 2009, 03:00:04 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on June 18, 2009, 02:52:05 PM
Watched The Hangover there the other night, thought it was great.

The fella Alan with the beard along with the chinese fella made the film!!

Heather Graham is class, she used to be one of my top celebs when I was younger...
I'd say you'd still dedicate one in her name Nail. ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on June 18, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
Watched Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story last night on sky and it was whole lot better than i was expecting. Anchorman fans will love it.
'I'm smell-blind!'  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 18, 2009, 03:28:20 PM
Quote from: Santino on June 18, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
Watched Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story last night on sky and it was whole lot better than i was expecting. Anchorman fans will love it.
'I'm smell-blind!'  :D

Saw it last December and thought it was a big pile of steaming....

Saw 25th Hour last night on DVD. Fantastic film. Slow in parts, but important to the overall story narrative. Edward Norton as usual was terrific. I loved the whole "f**k You" scene with the mirror, powerful stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Barney on June 18, 2009, 03:34:39 PM
Lads where do ye recommend for downloading/watching movies online
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 18, 2009, 04:11:47 PM
Quote from: Barney on June 18, 2009, 03:34:39 PM
Lads where do ye recommend for downloading/watching movies online

Download them via torrents... I use btjunkie and The Pirate Bay to search for mine.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on June 18, 2009, 04:18:16 PM
http://www.ninjavideo.net/ (http://www.ninjavideo.net/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 18, 2009, 05:06:36 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on June 18, 2009, 02:52:05 PM
Watched The Hangover there the other night, thought it was great.

The fella Alan with the beard along with the chinese fella made the film!!

Heather Graham is class, she used to be one of my top celebs when I was younger...
agree with you there our nial, good show, the scenes with the wee chinese fella are class.Funniest of that type of film since old school
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on June 18, 2009, 05:13:01 PM
Watched a DVD called 'Doubt' about this nun (Meryll Streep) accusing a priest of molesting a young vunerable boy in a school. was interesting in that wasn't totally clear if he did it and balance between unfounded allegation that destroy a man's life and maybe he did and need to hammer the f**er. It was good tho a subject brings me rage in lightof recent reports in Ireland.  Is nothing shown re-alleged abuse that is distasteful.
Anyone see it and have thots on it?   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 18, 2009, 05:21:39 PM
Quote from: Barney on June 18, 2009, 03:34:39 PM
Lads where do ye recommend for downloading/watching movies online

I use www.torrentz.com (http://www.torrentz.com)

It's a search engine for all the torrents sites.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 18, 2009, 11:57:31 PM
Saw that Last House On The Left there tonight...

:-\

Don't go if you're any way squeamish, it was gory as f**k, really really horrific in some parts too...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 19, 2009, 01:00:13 AM
Just finished watching a film I've always wanted to see - Ladri di biciclette/Bicycle Thieves/The Bicycle Thief.

That's probably the first neorealist film I've seen. Great stuff, played by nonprofessionals. It's on youtube now in 9 parts.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: joemamas on June 19, 2009, 01:09:46 AM
for a somewhat oldie

The pope of Greenwich village, classic some mighty one liners.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 19, 2009, 03:43:14 AM
Just back from watching the new Transformers movie in Lifford. 2 1/2 hours long, but did not feel it. Special effects were beyond anything I've before. Action, comedy, romantic and sentimentality.... this film had it all. I know everyone has been raving about Megan Fox lately, but to be honest, I found her a little wooden.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Carmen Stateside on June 19, 2009, 04:19:06 AM
Just finished watching The Hangover, some very funny parts!
Need help picking a few films for tomorrow, out of the following i would like to know which is best if any:

Swing Vote
W.
I Love you, Man
Angels and Demons
the Reader
Austrailia
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 19, 2009, 08:17:59 AM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on June 19, 2009, 04:19:06 AM
Just finished watching The Hangover, some very funny parts!
Need help picking a few films for tomorrow, out of the following i would like to know which is best if any:

Swing Vote
W.
I Love you, Man
Angels and Demons
the Reader
Austrailia

Angels and Demons was ok, not great, nowhere near as good as the  book.

I Love You, Man was really good, far better than what I expected!! Some class one liners in it...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 19, 2009, 08:48:16 AM
Quote from: ONeill on June 19, 2009, 01:00:13 AM
Just finished watching a film I've always wanted to see - Ladri di biciclette/Bicycle Thieves/The Bicycle Thief.

That's probably the first neorealist film I've seen. Great stuff, played by nonprofessionals. It's on youtube now in 9 parts.
Ponce.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 19, 2009, 09:06:08 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 19, 2009, 03:43:14 AM
Just back from watching the new Transformers movie in Lifford. 2 1/2 hours long, but did not feel it. Special effects were beyond anything I've before. Action, comedy, romantic and sentimentality.... this film had it all. I know everyone has been raving about Megan Fox lately, but to be honest, I found her a little wooden.

:D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on June 19, 2009, 10:24:52 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 19, 2009, 03:43:14 AM
Just back from watching the new Transformers movie in Lifford. 2 1/2 hours long, but did not feel it. Special effects were beyond anything I've before. Action, comedy, romantic and sentimentality.... this film had it all. I know everyone has been raving about Megan Fox lately, but to be honest, I found her a little wooden.

Did she make you feel a little wooden too Zig?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 20, 2009, 12:07:08 AM
Definitely must be getting grumpier.

Watched The Hangover and after 30 mins the film was dead. A few laughs earlier on but after a short period I didn't really care nor did I feel the actors cared. Ultimately predictable, i think we've developed into the American fast-food cinema for a brain-dead audience.

2/10 and the 2 came after 15 mins. Every joke had been done before.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 20, 2009, 12:19:00 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 19, 2009, 03:43:14 AM
Just back from watching the new Transformers movie in Lifford. 2 1/2 hours long, but did not feel it. Special effects were beyond anything I've before. Action, comedy, romantic and sentimentality.... this film had it all. I know everyone has been raving about Megan Fox lately, but to be honest, I found her a little wooden.

I get wood anytime I see her.......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on June 24, 2009, 01:38:38 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 20, 2009, 12:07:08 AM
Definitely must be getting grumpier.

Watched The Hangover and after 30 mins the film was dead. A few laughs earlier on but after a short period I didn't really care nor did I feel the actor's cared. Ultimately predictable, i think we've developed into the American fast-food cinema for a brain-dead audience.

2/10 and the 2 came after 15 mins. Every joke had been done before.



Hrash. Saw it last night and thought it was brilliant with the best laughs coming later on.

The geek fellah was just a grown-up McLovin.

As far as laugh out loud films go it was right up there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 24, 2009, 07:54:04 PM
Watched Il Postino yesterday. Definitely recommend it. Hard not to like. The lead actor died the day after filming ended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 24, 2009, 07:57:10 PM
Seen The Hangover this evening there.

Was ok, nothing spectacular but you get a good laugh out of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ExiledGael on June 24, 2009, 08:05:22 PM
Have to agree as regards the Hangover. Vastly overrated.
Still reasonably enjoyable but a 5/10 at best.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 24, 2009, 08:48:04 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 24, 2009, 07:54:04 PM
Watched Il Postino yesterday. Definitely recommend it. Hard not to like. The lead actor died the day after filming ended.
It's no The Postman with Kevin Costner.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 24, 2009, 10:16:12 PM
I saw "Looking for Eric" last night and even though I am a Liverpool fan I thought it was a very good movie. Even Denis Irwin gets a key mention in the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 10:49:48 PM
I went to see The Hangover tonight in Omagh and I must say, I have to agree with ONeill on this one. He's definitely getting grumpier! It was a complete riot and I was laughing myself stupid the whole way through. Zack was hilarious in it. 10 out of 10 for this. Best comedy I've seen in the cinema in a long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 24, 2009, 10:56:38 PM
The Dan Band were in it at the end with their take on "Candy Shop". Funny as hell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 24, 2009, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 24, 2009, 08:48:04 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 24, 2009, 07:54:04 PM
Watched Il Postino yesterday. Definitely recommend it. Hard not to like. The lead actor died the day after filming ended.
It's no The Postman with Kevin Costner.

No, def not!!

Quote from: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 10:49:48 PM
I went to see The Hangover tonight in Omagh and I must say, I have to agree with ONeill on this one. He's definitely getting grumpier! It was a complete riot and I was laughing myself stupid the whole way through. Zack was hilarious in it. 10 out of 10 for this. Best comedy I've seen in the cinema in a long time.

Each to their own I suppose. You've had a good week. From a 10/10 comedy to The Transformers that had it all.

Watched Cinema Paradiso tonight - great for 3/4. Laughed more at this than Hangover.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 25, 2009, 12:00:32 AM
Quote from: ONeill on June 24, 2009, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 10:49:48 PM
I went to see The Hangover tonight in Omagh and I must say, I have to agree with ONeill on this one. He's definitely getting grumpier! It was a complete riot and I was laughing myself stupid the whole way through. Zack was hilarious in it. 10 out of 10 for this. Best comedy I've seen in the cinema in a long time.

Each to their own I suppose. You've had a good week. From a 10/10 comedy to The Transformers that had it all.

Watched Cinema Paradiso tonight - great for 3/4. Laughed more at this than Hangover.

Moody get!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Treasurer on June 25, 2009, 12:06:54 AM
Quote from: ONeill on June 24, 2009, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 24, 2009, 08:48:04 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 24, 2009, 07:54:04 PM
Watched Il Postino yesterday. Definitely recommend it. Hard not to like. The lead actor died the day after filming ended.
It's no The Postman with Kevin Costner.

No, def not!!

Quote from: ziggysego on June 24, 2009, 10:49:48 PM
I went to see The Hangover tonight in Omagh and I must say, I have to agree with ONeill on this one. He's definitely getting grumpier! It was a complete riot and I was laughing myself stupid the whole way through. Zack was hilarious in it. 10 out of 10 for this. Best comedy I've seen in the cinema in a long time.

Each to their own I suppose. You've had a good week. From a 10/10 comedy to The Transformers that had it all.

Watched Cinema Paradiso tonight - great for 3/4. Laughed more at this than Hangover.

One of my favourites
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on June 25, 2009, 12:31:26 AM
Watched Gran Torino tonight. Is hard going by times but is okay. A bit more thought provoking than his usual vigilante type efforts when he blows everyone away. Aye would recommend it. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on June 25, 2009, 01:36:56 PM


watched about a boy last night again! 

its a class film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on June 25, 2009, 01:58:23 PM
Did anybody watch The Sting for the first time (on TV) last night?
or
Can you remember  how far you got taken in by the film on first viewing?
When I saw it first, all those years ago, I think I went along for the ride all the way to final shoot out.

I enjoyed watching it again, a really well made film.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 25, 2009, 02:20:02 PM
I only watched the Sting for 1st time about a year ago (£3 in Lurgan Tescos), and thought it was a brilliant show.  Have Angels and Demons copied, might watch it tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 25, 2009, 02:27:05 PM
I watch The Hangover last weekend.
It was hilarious, and is an eerily close description of the antics that goes with Stag nights.  :D

I also watch I love you, man. Its a good film, much more suited to bringing the misses to.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on June 25, 2009, 02:56:33 PM
Anyone watch Snatch the other night? I forgot how good that film was. Very entertaining and hilarious in parts. In fairness Ritchie knows how to build a character and 'Arry Bricktop is brilliant in it, as is Brad Pitt as "The Pikey".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 25, 2009, 03:06:47 PM
Snatch is a great show.

Go to youtube and search for "Snatch Wars", funny as hell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on June 25, 2009, 06:48:01 PM
Snatch is a good aul show alright, the pikeys are some laugh, and their accents!

"I could murder a cuppa!"
"There'll be no murderin done around here I don't mind tellin ya!"


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on June 25, 2009, 07:45:59 PM
Thought Transformers was awful other than the (admittedly plentiful) action sequences. There is simply no excuse for having so many bad one liners in the same movie!

"We've shed blood, sweat and precious metal together."

People really need to stop employing Tyrese Gibson.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on June 26, 2009, 08:37:59 AM
The Deer Hunter was on last night, didn't watch it but seen it before, I didn't enjoy it that much for a so-called classic.

Also, just to throw it out there on a Friday morning, I've never seen Braveheart  :-X
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: High Wide and Handsome on June 26, 2009, 08:50:54 AM
Quote from: SidelineKick on June 26, 2009, 08:37:59 AM
The Deer Hunter was on last night, didn't watch it but seen it before, I didn't enjoy it that much for a so-called classic.

Also, just to throw it out there on a Friday morning, I've never seen Braveheart  :-X


U R A COMPLETE RETARD!!!
>:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on June 26, 2009, 08:54:37 AM
Quote from: SidelineKick on June 26, 2009, 08:37:59 AM
The Deer Hunter was on last night, didn't watch it but seen it before, I didn't enjoy it that much for a so-called classic.

Also, just to throw it out there on a Friday morning, I've never seen Braveheart  :-X

Have never seen Deer Hunter either SK, fools seldom differ


But not seeing Braveheart, you utter mong ;)
Get down to Extravision asap (I have it on VHS if you want)

"Aye, fight and you may die. Run, and you'll live... at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take... OUR FREEDOM! "
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on June 26, 2009, 08:57:03 AM
Quote from: SidelineKick on June 26, 2009, 08:37:59 AM
The Deer Hunter was on last night, didn't watch it but seen it before, I didn't enjoy it that much for a so-called classic.

Also, just to throw it out there on a Friday morning, I've never seen Braveheart  :-X

Disappointed in you SideLineKick.

What so called big films have others not seen?

Mine would be The Godfather (all 3 of them!)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mr. Nakata on June 26, 2009, 11:44:59 AM
Watched both Braveheart and Gladiator on the box, not the cinema. Loved Gladiator, hated Braveheart. Another film everyone seems to love that I thought was utter tripe was Lock, Stock. The best film I've seen recently was There will be blood (even though it's been out about 2 years), that Day Lewis one about the oil man. Absolutely brilliant performances by himself and the guy who plays the psychotic religious preacher.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 26, 2009, 11:56:00 AM
Quote from: Mr. Nakata on June 26, 2009, 11:44:59 AM
Watched both Braveheart and Gladiator on the box, not the cinema. Loved Gladiator, hated Braveheart. Another film everyone seems to love that I thought was utter tripe was Lock, Stock. The best film I've seen recently was There will be blood (even though it's been out about 2 years), that Day Lewis one about the oil man. Absolutely brilliant performances by himself and the guy who plays the psychotic religious preacher.
couldnt disagree more!!
love Lock,stock and thought there will be blood was way over rated!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on June 26, 2009, 01:25:04 PM
Saw Transformers in the cinema last night.  There was way to much comedy in it.  Poor enough film, nothing much of the good to say about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 26, 2009, 03:03:41 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on June 25, 2009, 12:31:26 AM
Watched Gran Torino tonight. Is hard going by times but is okay. A bit more thought provoking than his usual vigilante type efforts when he blows everyone away. Aye would recommend it. 
my best movie of the year so far by a distance
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on June 26, 2009, 03:05:17 PM
Just got 'The Last House On The Left'
Anyone seen it yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 26, 2009, 03:57:39 PM
Quote from: SidelineKick on June 26, 2009, 08:37:59 AM
The Deer Hunter was on last night, didn't watch it but seen it before, I didn't enjoy it that much for a so-called classic.

Also, just to throw it out there on a Friday morning, I've never seen Braveheart  :-X

If you weren't banned already, I'd have been calling for it this afternoon!!!!  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on June 26, 2009, 04:03:23 PM
Kick a man when hes down sure Ziggy.

SLK will have plenty of time to watch films now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on June 26, 2009, 04:06:24 PM
Quote from: full back on June 26, 2009, 03:05:17 PM
Just got 'The Last House On The Left'
Anyone seen it yet?

Saw it in cinema last week

Its decent enough, pretty horrific in parts, lots of violence, gore and rape...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Corporal on June 28, 2009, 06:55:08 PM
Watched The Hangover last night and found it to be a fantastic film. There is laughs from start to finish with it and thought it was really enjoyable. The end credits were really funny
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on June 28, 2009, 09:30:27 PM
Blood Diamond TV3 now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Treasurer on June 28, 2009, 11:03:30 PM
Did anyone watch "Right at your door" just now on RTE?

My god!  What a waste of an hour and a half  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on June 29, 2009, 08:50:36 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on June 26, 2009, 04:06:24 PM
Quote from: full back on June 26, 2009, 03:05:17 PM
Just got 'The Last House On The Left'
Anyone seen it yet?

Saw it in cinema last week

Its decent enough, pretty horrific in parts, lots of violence, gore and rape...

Graphic as fcuk
Nothing special as films go, but watchable
6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 29, 2009, 11:40:27 AM
Has anyone seen 'In the Loop' yet?  Its the film version of TV's 'The Thick of It' and has James Galdofini in it.  Looks good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on June 29, 2009, 03:35:50 PM
Has anyone ever seen "Man on Wire" ??

It is a documentary about this mad french man who managed to tight rope walk between the twin towers in the 70's.
Class documentary about the planning behind it all - how they got into the buildings, rigged everything up and then actually carried out their plans.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 01, 2009, 10:53:34 PM
Seen "Year one" there tonight, quite disappointing, better to give it a miss.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DennistheMenace on July 01, 2009, 10:55:38 PM
Just watched Se7en again, classic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 03, 2009, 02:40:50 PM
Wimbeldon is on RTE 1 tonight its actually very funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 03, 2009, 02:41:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 01, 2009, 10:53:34 PM
Seen "Year one" there tonight, quite disappointing, better to give it a miss.

Seen trailers for it and it looked poor enough. A first miss in Jack Black's film career.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on July 04, 2009, 07:28:55 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on June 29, 2009, 03:35:50 PM
Has anyone ever seen "Man on Wire" ??

It is a documentary about this mad french man who managed to tight rope walk between the twin towers in the 70's.
Class documentary about the planning behind it all - how they got into the buildings, rigged everything up and then actually carried out their plans.

Thought man on wire was brilliant. Lunatic the guy was. When I saw him practising and doing the stuff about 10ft from the ground I was impressed, but I never actually thought he would do any of that up there - thought it would be a walk across and that was it, but the crazy bugger was out there for half an hour or something stupid like that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 05, 2009, 01:34:23 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 01, 2009, 10:53:34 PM
Seen "Year one" there tonight, quite disappointing, better to give it a miss.

I actually thought that while it was a pretty dumb movie it was actually quite good. Look at the trailers, I mean what are you expecting from it? Not nearly as good as other comedies like Super Bad or Talladega nights just a simple dumb stupid funny movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 05, 2009, 01:41:02 AM
Anyway on to a more serious movie. I give Public Enemies 7 out of 10. It is at 9 out of 10 on the IMDB board but for me it is missing something. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Iceberg on July 05, 2009, 11:13:07 PM
Seen what happens in Vegas at the weekend, pretty funny for a chick flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 06, 2009, 02:38:43 PM
Rented out Defiance last night - have to say it's a top show one of the better ones I have seen in a long time... Well worth renting out if you haven't seen it yet
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 06, 2009, 02:44:06 PM
Have a copy of Defiance since April, still haven't got around to it.  Must watch it soon
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 07, 2009, 11:26:36 AM
I watched couple of movies over the weekend:

One Missed Call- was average enough

The wrestler- i enjoyed this thought was good enough story line, what everyone else think of it?

Once- Watched it last nite, its the film with Glen Hansard as the busker in Dublin i thought it was very good. anyone else see it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 07, 2009, 11:30:27 AM
This one looks interesting.

Drinking road movie gets festival premier

By Barry McCaffrey
07/07/09

Heard the one about the three guys travelling from Belfast to Dublin, stopping at every pub along the way and making a film about it? The Old Road to Dublin, Ireland's first "drinking road movie" will get its premier at the Galway Fleadh Film Festival this weekend. Barry McCaffrey reports

FOR decades the journey from Belfast to Dublin on the old 'B' road could take anything up to four hours with tailbacks in Newry, dug-up roads in Dundalk and bottlenecks in Balbriggan.

However, new motorways and bypasses mean that the Belfast to Dublin journey time has now been cut in half.

But in the ever increasing frenzy to arrive everywhere in record time, many of the roadside pubs which were traditional pit-stops on the 104-mile journey have now become no more than a distant memory for motorists.

In an effort to retrace their misspent youth, radio DJ Joe Lindsay, computer technician Kris Kinnaird and psychiatric nurse David James decided to recreate the Belfast to Dublin journey stopping at every pub along the old 'B' road route.

"It would have been quicker to take the new high-speed motorway, but where is the fun in that?'' the film's director Vincent Kinnaird said.

"These days we all complain so much about having no time and now with the credit crunch we're all complaining that we haven't any money either.

"We wanted to find out if the soul of Irish society has really changed over the last 30 years.

"Has the Celtic Tiger ripped the heart out of the country or is it a myth that money can't buy happiness?"

"On the other hand, it could just be that we fancied harking back to the old days of stopping off for a pint in every pub along the road?

"It might have taken longer in those days but you ended up being the happiest person in the world by the time you made it too Dublin."

The trio, who were chauffeured by a teetotaller, started off at 8am with the first pint of the day at Belfast's Europa Hotel.

The next stop on the journey was at Murtagh's Pub in Newry, which was forced to close down after the building of a bypass.

After paying their respects they took a souvenir and started back on the road.

The intrepid explorers stopped off at various hostelries in Dundalk, Castlebellingham, Monasterboice and Balbriggan before finally making it to Dublin 24 hours later.

Along the way the trio ran into countless characters, including opera singers in search of the early morning cure and post-wedding parties eager to give early morning impromptu performances of Riverdance.

"The road movie wasn't about how much we could drink but was more about how people and places have changed," Mr Kinnaird said.

"In some ways it was also a social experiment in seeing how alcohol changed people's points of view as the journey progressed.

"Hopefully the result is a comedy road trip about three Belfast boys trying to recapture their youth and not behaving too badly along the way."

The Old Road to Dublin will premier at the Galway Fleadh Film Festival this weekend and Mr Kinnaird said he hoped that it could get picked up by a major film distributor.

"There are a number of big American companies who are going to be at the festival, so who knows what might happen?" he said.

"It's so hard to get a film on to the big screen these days, especially one about three guys driving from Belfast to Dublin stopping in every pub along the way.

"But if Thelma and Louise can do it, then why can't we?"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on July 07, 2009, 11:33:35 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on June 29, 2009, 11:40:27 AM
Has anyone seen 'In the Loop' yet?  Its the film version of TV's 'The Thick of It' and has James Galdofini in it.  Looks good.

Anyone seen this?
Heard good reviews about it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Carmen Stateside on July 11, 2009, 02:25:51 AM
Just seen Bruno.  Something similar to Borat and just as funny.
You know it has been good when the crowd are still laughing on their way out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Family guy on July 11, 2009, 04:46:02 AM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on July 11, 2009, 02:25:51 AM
Just seen Bruno.  Something similar to Borat and just as funny.
You know it has been good when the crowd are still laughing on their way out.

Must have a game this weekend when your at the cinema on a friday nite  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on July 11, 2009, 10:41:36 AM
Saw Bruno also

Very funny - took a while to get into it - some raw scenes lol
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 12, 2009, 10:17:28 PM
Just back from seeing Bruno. Good film, with some laugh out loud moments. However I didn't think it was near as funny as Borat was. Some scenes where hard to watch though.... very graphic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 17, 2009, 10:01:25 AM
Went to see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince yesterday.
I enjoyed it... obviously its more of a builder for the final two movies.
BTW does anyone know what the last two movies are called considering they both based on the book 'the deathly hallows' are they both gonna be named with this title?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: milltown row on July 18, 2009, 12:25:43 AM
watching the Gauntlet, Clint was using the blow torch, very poorly i might add
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 23, 2009, 11:49:14 AM
Took the woman to see 'My sisters keeper' last nite. Omagh Cinema bes packed on a wednesday nite why is this. we had to queue for 15 minutes! anyway in fairness the movie was very good. never seen so many grown women cry at a film before!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on July 23, 2009, 06:25:45 PM


i'm no good at watching horror films on my own, but last sat nite decided to have a quiet one so myself and mr leenie decided to watch the skeleton key... i had myself all geared up to be scared shitless..... lights out, fire etc..... only thing that scared me was when his phone went off....

thought the film was a load of dung....

2 hrs wasted that i'll never get back!!!!!!

any suggestions of real scary horror films ... more ghostly than gruesome ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 23, 2009, 07:16:13 PM
Quote from: leenie on July 23, 2009, 06:25:45 PM


i'm no good at watching horror films on my own, but last sat nite decided to have a quiet one so myself and mr leenie decided to watch the skeleton key... i had myself all geared up to be scared shitless..... lights out, fire etc..... only thing that scared me was when his phone went off....

thought the film was a load of dung....

2 hrs wasted that i'll never get back!!!!!!

any suggestions of real scary horror films ... more ghostly than gruesome ?

Ghost
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 23, 2009, 07:23:05 PM
Have you seen 2 girls 1 cup? It's quite gruesome  :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 23, 2009, 08:15:58 PM
Quote from: leenie on July 23, 2009, 06:25:45 PM


i'm no good at watching horror films on my own, but last sat nite decided to have a quiet one so myself and mr leenie decided to watch the skeleton key... i had myself all geared up to be scared shitless..... lights out, fire etc..... only thing that scared me was when his phone went off....

thought the film was a load of dung....

2 hrs wasted that i'll never get back!!!!!!

any suggestions of real scary horror films ... more ghostly than gruesome ?

I thought "The Ring" was very good as a horror. Havent seen to many of the recent horrors but I think most of them are gruesome.
The Devils Advocate was good for an oldie. Pacino is class in it.
The origina Psycho.
The first two Omen films....scared the crap out of me when I was a kid and I saw the first one again there a few months ago...still a goodan.
White Noise was good too...with Michael Keaton.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on July 23, 2009, 10:28:27 PM
IT  - Steven King

Havnt watched it in years but used to scare the shyte out of me when i was younger

Watched Perfect stranger on sky last night good show

Mad to see my sisters keeper , might persueade someone to go with me at wknd
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 23, 2009, 10:44:22 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 23, 2009, 10:28:27 PM
IT  - Steven King

Havnt watched it in years but used to scare the shyte out of me when i was younger

Watched Perfect stranger on sky last night good show

Mad to see my sisters keeper , might persueade someone to go with me at wknd


Dunno if it would be Full Back's type of film. Let him have a say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 25, 2009, 03:09:22 PM
Watched "changeling" this morning, great film. 

Directed by clint eastwood - about Walter Collins and the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_Murders (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_Murders)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 25, 2009, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 25, 2009, 03:09:22 PM
Watched "changeling" this morning, great film. 

Directed by clint eastwood - about Walter Collins and the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_Murders (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_Murders)

Thought it was a bit long winded myself...

The gf loved it though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 26, 2009, 01:49:11 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on July 25, 2009, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 25, 2009, 03:09:22 PM
Watched "changeling" this morning, great film. 

Directed by clint eastwood - about Walter Collins and the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_Murders (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_Murders)

Thought it was a bit long winded myself...

The gf loved it though.

Yeah I thought the first hour or so was slow, it picked up after that though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: seanf on July 26, 2009, 10:42:44 AM
"Jerusalema"


Great movie!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 26, 2009, 11:05:25 PM
Just back from the cinema, saw Bruno.... Hmmmm I dunno, there were bits that were genuinely funny but others that were just thrown in for bsolute shock value...

Plenty of laughs in it, but a lot seemed staged and wasn't anywhere as good as Borat...

A lot of gay stuff in it as well, shock!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 27, 2009, 09:37:45 AM
I saw Taken the last night with Liam Neeson.

Its one of the best action monies I have seen in years. Good suspense thriller.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 27, 2009, 09:42:16 AM
Taken is very good AbbeySider its been lorded on this board before..

I seen Slumdog millionaire last nite was good enough!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 27, 2009, 10:22:27 AM
Went last night to see The Proposal. 

Usually do not like films with Mc Bullock but the film was a delightful Rom Com.  The lead guy who I don''t know was very likeable and all round it was a gentle comedy with a few laugh out loud moments.  If it is suggested as a movie to go to, don't dismiss it immediately out of hand.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on July 27, 2009, 10:32:39 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on July 26, 2009, 11:05:25 PM


A lot of gay stuff in it as well, shock!

That was probably your favourite bits was it? The bits on show? I suppose Bruno was like a porno for you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 27, 2009, 10:44:33 AM
Denn the male lead in this show is Ryan Reynolds you may remember him from TV fame of Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza place. His movie fame comes from Van Wilder, Just Friends, Waiting, Blade III and so forth.

He is also married to Scarlett Jonasson!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 27, 2009, 11:42:57 AM
I didnt know he's married to her. A very under-rated comedic actor in my opinion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 27, 2009, 11:47:13 AM
True Ziggy he is very underrated IMO. He also done quite well in Blade and Amitville horror films which i thought wouldnt of suited him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 27, 2009, 07:20:01 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 27, 2009, 10:22:27 AM
Went last night to see The Proposal. 

Usually do not like films with Mc Bullock but the film was a delightful Rom Com.  The lead guy who I don''t know was very likeable and all round it was a gentle comedy with a few laugh out loud moments.  If it is suggested as a movie to go to, don't dismiss it immediately out of hand.
f**k funny you should mention that, nearly a row in my house last night because I was did exactly that. 
Anyway, with me being the boss and all, we're going to see it this week so I hope you're right.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 27, 2009, 07:23:34 PM
Saw Mr and Mrs Smith last night. Biggest pile of cack I've seen in a long time.

Saw There Will Be Blood on Saturday night. Interesting film, but hadn't a clue what was going on half the time. Daniel Day Lewis, as usually, was brilliant in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 27, 2009, 07:36:15 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 27, 2009, 10:32:39 AM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on July 26, 2009, 11:05:25 PM


A lot of gay stuff in it as well, shock!

That was probably your favourite bits was it? The bits on show? I suppose Bruno was like a porno for you.

::)

Great slagging there really. No Bruno was not like a porno to me. Porno (I hate calling it that by the way) is like porno to me. Funnily enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 27, 2009, 09:42:58 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 27, 2009, 07:23:34 PM
Saw Mr and Mrs Smith last night. Biggest pile of cack I've seen in a long time.

Saw There Will Be Blood on Saturday night. Interesting film, but hadn't a clue what was going on half the time. Daniel Day Lewis, as usually, was brilliant in it.


CLASSIC!!! I love that Film!

(http://alexanderhorre.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/i-drink-your-milkshake.png)

I DRINK IT UP !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 28, 2009, 08:53:16 AM
Watched Love Guru last nite actually very funny. Any1 else see it. Jessica Alba is so hot.  Mike Myers and Verne Troyer make a good team.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on July 28, 2009, 09:04:14 AM
Quote from: longball on July 28, 2009, 08:53:16 AM
Watched Love Guru last nite actually very funny. Any1 else see it. Jessica Alba is so hot.  Mike Myers and Verne Troyer make a good team.

Seen a bit of it myself & I have to say it is one of the biggest loads of tripe I have seen in a long time
Just dont get Mike Meyers' comedy shows, much like Austin Powers
I'll see your Jessica Alba & raise you a Meagan Good ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 28, 2009, 09:09:24 AM
I thought it was quite funny actually was in the mood for that sorta comedy last nite thou. Ur just getting old at 30 FB and dont get the young humour anymore.  I see your Meagan Good and raise you Emma Watson.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 28, 2009, 09:17:27 AM
Mike Myers is ok, liked him best in Waynes World.

Watched Vicky Christina Barcelona and I Love You Man last night.
Both were decent enough and worth watching.
7/10 each.

Especially for Scarlett Johansson in Vicky Christina Barcelona  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on July 28, 2009, 09:23:31 AM
Quote from: longball on July 28, 2009, 09:09:24 AM
Ur just getting old at 30 FB and dont get the young humour anymore. 

Perhaps, but when I was younger that sort of comedy just didnt appeal to me.
Other shows that fall into that catagory would be Hot Shots, Naked Gun, Top Secret, Talladega Nights, Blades Of Glory etc
What I would call silly comedies :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 29, 2009, 02:29:09 AM
I saw "Antichrist" tonight starring Willem Defoe, you would think it might be safe enough with a major Hollywood name in it, oh sweet mother of Christ no. This was as extreme as extreme gets, I closed my eyes at some of the worst bits. Worth a look if you have a strong stomach and can get through the slow moving first half of the film. There is a very poignant opening scene as well. Some people walked out when the film heated up but others applauded at the conclusion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 29, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
Watched the first 20 minutes of Benjamin Button. I'd rather have watched Jenson Button.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 29, 2009, 06:21:44 PM
Watched Gran Torino last night. A CLASS movie...... and I am hard to please. The Wrestler tonight....... E6 for 2 new releases for 2 nights in Chartbusters at the moment.

Agree with you Norf Tyrone about the Benjamin Button flick...... absolute dung....... took me an hour and a bit to switch it off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 29, 2009, 06:30:02 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 29, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
Watched the first 20 minutes of Benjamin Button. I'd rather have watched Jenson Button.

Could tell from the trailer it was one to avoid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mr. Nakata on July 29, 2009, 08:44:07 PM
Watched the wrestler there a couple of nights ago. Superb! Has anyone seen Milk with Sean Penn, gonna stick that on one of these nights.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2009, 08:58:11 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on July 29, 2009, 06:30:02 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 29, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
Watched the first 20 minutes of Benjamin Button. I'd rather have watched Jenson Button.

Could tell from the trailer it was one to avoid.
A good film starring Brad Pitt is a rare beast imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 29, 2009, 09:09:49 PM
Quote from: Mr. Nakata on July 29, 2009, 08:44:07 PM
Watched the wrestler there a couple of nights ago. Superb! Has anyone seen Milk with Sean Penn, gonna stick that on one of these nights.

Milk is a very good show. Worth watching. Sean Penn very good in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 29, 2009, 10:05:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2009, 08:58:11 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on July 29, 2009, 06:30:02 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 29, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
Watched the first 20 minutes of Benjamin Button. I'd rather have watched Jenson Button.

Could tell from the trailer it was one to avoid.
A good film starring Brad Pitt is a rare beast imo.

Really?

Oceans ..
Babel
Snatch
Fight Club
Sleepers
12 Monkeys
Seven
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 29, 2009, 10:10:12 PM
Just after watching Gran Torino there. Excellent film and a refreshing differences from the usual 'Hollywood' nonsense I usually watch. As usual, Clint can do no wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 29, 2009, 10:43:29 PM
Denn Forever's right, the proposal is watchable, quite funny in bits, expected it to be much worse. 

Cinema packed though, and I was one of about 5 men in the place  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 30, 2009, 12:00:46 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 29, 2009, 10:05:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2009, 08:58:11 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on July 29, 2009, 06:30:02 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 29, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
Watched the first 20 minutes of Benjamin Button. I'd rather have watched Jenson Button.

Could tell from the trailer it was one to avoid.
A good film starring Brad Pitt is a rare beast imo.

Really?

Oceans ..11 yes. Rest of the series shit and anything good in 11 wasn't down to him.
Babel
. Shit.
Snatch
. Shit.
Fight Club
. Good. Again, I said rare not non-existant.
Sleepers
. Good-ish.
12 Monkeys. He was good in this.
Seven
. Over-rated. See Oceans 11 for further details.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on July 30, 2009, 12:42:40 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 30, 2009, 12:00:46 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 29, 2009, 10:05:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2009, 08:58:11 PM
Quote from: Our Nail Loney on July 29, 2009, 06:30:02 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 29, 2009, 09:25:36 AM
Watched the first 20 minutes of Benjamin Button. I'd rather have watched Jenson Button.

Could tell from the trailer it was one to avoid.
A good film starring Brad Pitt is a rare beast imo.

Really?

Oceans ..11 yes. Rest of the series shit and anything good in 11 wasn't down to him.
Babel
. Shit.
Snatch
. Shit.
Fight Club
. Good. Again, I said rare not non-existant.
Sleepers
. Good-ish.
12 Monkeys. He was good in this.
Seven
. Over-rated. See Oceans 11 for further details.

Kalifornia
True Romance
Interview with the Vampire
Spy Game
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

?????   IMO all good enjoyable movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 30, 2009, 01:34:08 AM
How in your right mind could you think snatch was shit?

What do you look for in a movie that snatch didn't have other than romance (and btw the big rabbit gets fucked)?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Carmen Stateside on July 30, 2009, 07:18:48 AM
Snatch one of my all time favourites !
Still laugh everytime i see the following part;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MNdvT0NG-4&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MNdvT0NG-4&feature=related)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 30, 2009, 08:49:25 AM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on July 30, 2009, 07:18:48 AM
Snatch one of my all time favourites !
Still laugh everytime i see the following part;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MNdvT0NG-4&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MNdvT0NG-4&feature=related)



Brilliant! lol
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 30, 2009, 08:52:22 AM
i watched that film "Doubt" on DVD at the weekend there. Meryl Streep and Philip Seymore Hoffman (excuse my spelling)...

i really enjoyed it and would recomend it.  Two powerful performances which sort of leaves you to make up your own mind if the priest is guilty or not. anyone seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 30, 2009, 09:43:55 AM
QuoteKalifornia
True Romance
Interview with the Vampire
Spy Game
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Snatch is good, as is Legends of the Fall, River Runs Through It, 7 Years in Tibet and even Meet Joe Black. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mr. Nakata on July 30, 2009, 10:25:22 AM
Snatch was pure drivel, as was Lock Stock. 8 out of 10 people I discuss this with completely disagree with me and I can't understand it. They would rate these films as all time favourites. Guy Ritcie makes chessy Brit gangster cringe material. I really hate them. Painful viewing in fact.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on July 30, 2009, 10:27:00 AM
Quote from: Mr. Nakata on July 30, 2009, 10:25:22 AM
Snatch was pure drivel, as was Lock Stock. 8 out of 10 people I discuss this with completely disagree with me and I can't understand it. They would rate these films as all time favourites. Guy Ritcie makes chessy Brit gangster cringe material. I really hate them. Painful viewing in fact.

Well that's just not true.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 30, 2009, 10:28:20 AM
Lock Stock was brilliant, far better than Snatch, though Snatch was quite good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on July 30, 2009, 11:17:00 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on July 30, 2009, 08:52:22 AM
i watched that film "Doubt" on DVD at the weekend there. Meryl Streep and Philip Seymore Hoffman (excuse my spelling)...

i really enjoyed it and would recomend it.  Two powerful performances which sort of leaves you to make up your own mind if the priest is guilty or not. anyone seen it?

My biggest problem with it was it didn't leave you to draw your own conclusions. It's very clear who the directors/authors sympathies lie with, which I believe is not the case with the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 30, 2009, 11:20:40 AM
Films i watched last nite

Money Talks- Brilliant. Charlie Sheen and Chris Tucker.

American History X- for the 15th time
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on July 30, 2009, 11:22:20 AM
Not a recommendation but does anyone know when that "taking of pelham 123 film is out ? looks good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 30, 2009, 11:28:50 AM
American History X is one of my all time favourite films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mr. Nakata on July 30, 2009, 11:34:04 AM
I was flicking last night and caught the scene in American History X when Norton asks the black guy to stick his mouth on the pavement. One of those movie moments where I simply cannot look at the screen. Then the sickening crack and thud of bone and teeth. Savage stuff, great film though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: corn02 on July 30, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 30, 2009, 11:22:20 AM
Not a recommendation but does anyone know when that "taking of pelham 123 film is out ? looks good

Denzel is in it, so it will be good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 30, 2009, 11:35:04 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 30, 2009, 11:28:50 AM
American History X is one of my all time favourite films.

Me 2 hence the reason ive watched it so much. Think Norton is brilliant in it. Prob the greatest male actor out there at the moment!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SidelineKick on July 30, 2009, 11:41:23 AM
Quote from: longball on July 30, 2009, 11:35:04 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 30, 2009, 11:28:50 AM
American History X is one of my all time favourite films.

Me 2 hence the reason ive watched it so much. Think Norton is brilliant in it. Prob the greatest male actor out there at the moment!

Loved him in The Score.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 30, 2009, 11:43:44 AM
Ed Norton is a great actor, thought he was better in Fight Club than Brad Pitt.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 30, 2009, 11:44:21 AM
Yea very good in the score. Dont sh1t on your own doorstep.

Dont think there is a better actor at the minute bar Freddie Prince Jr and Josh Hartnett
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 30, 2009, 11:45:14 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on July 30, 2009, 11:43:44 AM
Ed Norton is a great actor, thought he was better in Fight Club than Brad Pitt.

Thats just because it was always Ed Norton Brad pitt didnt even exist in that film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 30, 2009, 12:30:10 PM
Ed Norton was brilliant in Prime Evi, the one where he plays the split personality guy.  Even better than the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 30, 2009, 12:38:50 PM
Tim Burtons new Alice in Wonderland film should be interesting havent seen any clips of it yet but Jonny Depp is athe mad hatter. heard him on the other day about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JohnDenver on July 30, 2009, 01:25:56 PM
Speaking of Ed Norton, Rounders is a good show.  Probably out a few years too early before the texas hold'em craze took off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on July 30, 2009, 01:29:39 PM
Quote from: longball on July 30, 2009, 11:44:21 AM
Yea very good in the score. Dont sh1t on your own doorstep.

Dont think there is a better actor at the minute bar Freddie Prince Jr and Josh Hartnett

Have you ever seen his sitcom? Then you would retract that statement very quickly  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Our Nail Loney on July 30, 2009, 01:30:53 PM
Quote from: longball on July 30, 2009, 11:44:21 AM
Yea very good in the score. Dont sh1t on your own doorstep.

Dont think there is a better actor at the minute bar Freddie Prince Jr and Josh Hartnett

You obviously haven't seen Viggo Mortensen, Leo Di Caprio or Vin Diesel*

*I may be joking about one of these
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 30, 2009, 01:41:22 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 30, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 30, 2009, 11:22:20 AM
Not a recommendation but does anyone know when that "taking of pelham 123 film is out ? looks good

Denzel is in it, so it will be good.

Not saying he isn't a good actor, but does anyone else think that 75% of Denzel's roles are as an "angry African American on the edge"
(and before someone points out I know he is an African American so he will always play one in a movie but you know what I mean)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 30, 2009, 01:42:01 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 30, 2009, 12:30:10 PM
Ed Norton was brilliant in Prime Evi, the one where he plays the split personality guy.  Even better than the book.
really ?
i thought the book was much better, although norton was good, was  a bit disappointed  in the film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: irunthev on July 30, 2009, 02:51:20 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 30, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 30, 2009, 11:22:20 AM
Not a recommendation but does anyone know when that "taking of pelham 123 film is out ? looks good

Denzel is in it, so it will be good.

Going to see it tonight... looking forward to it.

Re American History X...... phenomenal movie. Norton top class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 30, 2009, 03:05:45 PM
Quote from: irunthev on July 30, 2009, 02:51:20 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 30, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 30, 2009, 11:22:20 AM
Not a recommendation but does anyone know when that "taking of pelham 123 film is out ? looks good

Denzel is in it, so it will be good.

Going to see it tonight... looking forward to it[/b].

Re American History X...... phenomenal movie. Norton top class.

Yea good film, def reccomend it and yes Denzel is in it, i was shocking that he dies at the end, never seen it coming.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 30, 2009, 03:14:41 PM
Quote from: longball on July 30, 2009, 03:05:45 PM
Quote from: irunthev on July 30, 2009, 02:51:20 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 30, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 30, 2009, 11:22:20 AM
Not a recommendation but does anyone know when that "taking of pelham 123 film is out ? looks good

Denzel is in it, so it will be good.

Going to see it tonight... looking forward to it[/b].

Re American History X...... phenomenal movie. Norton top class.

Yea good film, def reccomend it and yes Denzel is in it, i was shocking that he dies at the end, never seen it coming.

ASSHOLE!  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on July 30, 2009, 03:15:57 PM
IM ONLY WINDING ZIGGY I HAVENT SEEN THE FILM!!!!!!! DONT EVEN KNOW THE PLOT!


IS IT EVEN OUT YET!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 30, 2009, 03:22:23 PM
I know saan, as illdecide would say  :D
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Post by: WeAreBlueWeAreWhite on July 30, 2009, 03:22:39 PM
Watched I Love you man last night. I thought it was good
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Post by: AbbeySider on July 30, 2009, 03:47:14 PM
Quote from: WeAreBlueWeAreWhite on July 30, 2009, 03:22:39 PM
Watched I Love you man last night. I thought it was good

I thought it was very good.

Made the tactical decision to bring herself to see it instead of the hungover... what a move.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on July 30, 2009, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 30, 2009, 09:43:55 AM
QuoteKalifornia
True Romance
Interview with the Vampire
Spy Game
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

Snatch is good, as is Legends of the Fall, River Runs Through It, 7 Years in Tibet and even Meet Joe Black. 
Meet Joe Black is one of the worst films I've ever seen. Three hours of gash in which Mr. Pitt appeared to be acting like someone just woken from a coma.
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Post by: omagh_gael on July 30, 2009, 08:51:32 PM
cant be added going through previous pages but has anyone seen gran torino? One of the best shows I have seen in a long long time, Eastwood is incredible!
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Post by: SLIGONIAN on July 30, 2009, 09:11:27 PM
Just watched Bruno and Hangover, jees how did they get away with bruno, was funny though but sick and scary too, who comes up with this stuff :-\,

The hangover was class, some great one liners and situations.

Gran Torino was brilliant, excellent script, very witty and funny, and toughness to it, good story,  very compelling, a mixture of everything in it, Eastwood is class in it totally agree.

Longball the teaser trailer is out for Alice in Wonderland, looks class,

The BIGGEST movie of year will be James Camerons AVATAR, cant wait for it, it will blow everyones mind.......

A new TRON is on the way and Ghostbusters 3, cant wait and last but not least Anchorman 2 is definitly on the way  ;D

My favourite movies of the summer, Star Trek and Terminator4 were brilliant and topped anything ive seen. Was disappointed with Transformers and HP6.
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Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 30, 2009, 09:38:53 PM
Watched Duplicity there.

Load of balls. 2 hours wasted watching that crap.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on July 30, 2009, 10:38:19 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on July 30, 2009, 09:38:53 PM
Watched Duplicity there.

Load of balls. 2 hours wasted watching that crap.
Watched it last weekend. Thought the same - it got good reviews and has a good cast so I had high hopes for it. After the first half hour it really dragged and I totally lost interest. Julia Roberts though - must be in her forties now and has a few children. I still would.
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Post by: muppet on July 30, 2009, 10:39:57 PM
Watched the remake of Planet of the Apes last night.

The worst film I've seen in a long time with the most stupid ending of all time.
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Post by: clarshack on July 30, 2009, 11:30:36 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2009, 10:39:57 PM
Watched the remake of Planet of the Apes last night.

The worst film I've seen in a long time with the most stupid ending of all time.

watched it about 8 years ago and i still cant make sense of that ending!
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Post by: ziggysego on July 30, 2009, 11:44:21 PM
Quote from: clarshack on July 30, 2009, 11:30:36 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 30, 2009, 10:39:57 PM
Watched the remake of Planet of the Apes last night.

The worst film I've seen in a long time with the most stupid ending of all time.

watched it about 8 years ago and i still cant make sense of that ending!

Straight out of a Kevin Smith graphic novel.
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Post by: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on July 31, 2009, 12:00:43 AM
WARNING     WARNING     WARNING     WARNING

Just back from the cinema after watching "The Life before her eyes"" with Uma Thurman - for fecks sake avoid it like your life depended on it.
Absolute dire movie, when it ended didn't know wtf was going on.

Was last movie on tonight otherwise would never have watched it.
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Post by: Capt Pat on July 31, 2009, 03:14:09 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on July 30, 2009, 08:51:32 PM
cant be added going through previous pages but has anyone seen gran torino? One of the best shows I have seen in a long long time, Eastwood is incredible!

Here is a tip go through previous pages type control and f at the same tyoe and type gran or torino into the box and keep on pressing return to see what countless other people have said about it, mostly very positive.

I will now give my 2 cents on the movie, I wasn't in a great mood and didn't really get it and left around about the time the cinema burst into fits of laughter when Clint called the Asians "Fish heads" or "Fish eyes" or whatever , I intended to go back another day at a quieter time to watch the rest of it but I never got around to it and wasn't bothered. Now I have to say I ddn't really get another brilliant movie of Clint's "Million Dollar Baby". When I say didn't get I don't mean didn't understand but was just not taken in by these movies as cinematic experinces. To be quite frank they just left me cold.
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Post by: irunthev on July 31, 2009, 07:54:06 AM
Saw Pelham 123 last night. Good show, Travolta was class in it.
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Post by: nrico2006 on July 31, 2009, 09:51:05 AM
QuoteMeet Joe Black is one of the worst films I've ever seen. Three hours of gash in which Mr. Pitt appeared to be acting like someone just woken from a coma.

Maybe something to do with the role Tony.

Ed Norton is good in Rounders, very good show with a class end scene involving Damon and Malkovich.  I would agree that Norton is one of the best around, love him in most films.  I think Denzel is brilliant, the list of films he has been in that I have enjoyed is long, some of which are He Got Game, John Q, Fallen, Inside Man, Deja Vu, Out of Time, The Bone Collector and Man on Fire.
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Post by: AbbeySider on July 31, 2009, 10:22:51 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 30, 2009, 01:41:22 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 30, 2009, 11:34:21 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 30, 2009, 11:22:20 AM
Not a recommendation but does anyone know when that "taking of pelham 123 film is out ? looks good

Denzel is in it, so it will be good.

Not saying he isn't a good actor, but does anyone else think that 75% of Denzel's roles are as an "angry African American on the edge"
(and before someone points out I know he is an African American so he will always play one in a movie but you know what I mean)

There is something a little annoying about Denzel,
He always plays a cool smooth cop / detective...

"im cool... your cool... we're cool..."
Yada shite talk...
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Post by: AbbeySider on July 31, 2009, 10:24:33 AM
I saw Body of Lies last night.

2 hours 8 minutes of the most draw out, predictable and boring film I have seen in ages.
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Post by: lurganblue on August 02, 2009, 02:54:20 PM
i watched Frost vrs Nixon last night.  A slow burning film but i really enjoyed it.  obviously not for everybody though as the wife fell asleep watching it after about 45 mins.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 02, 2009, 09:06:38 PM
Quote from: CiKe on July 04, 2009, 07:28:55 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on June 29, 2009, 03:35:50 PM
Has anyone ever seen "Man on Wire" ??

It is a documentary about this mad french man who managed to tight rope walk between the twin towers in the 70's.
Class documentary about the planning behind it all - how they got into the buildings, rigged everything up and then actually carried out their plans.

Thought man on wire was brilliant. Lunatic the guy was. When I saw him practising and doing the stuff about 10ft from the ground I was impressed, but I never actually thought he would do any of that up there - thought it would be a walk across and that was it, but the crazy bugger was out there for half an hour or something stupid like that.
On now on bbc2.
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Post by: Canalman on August 02, 2009, 09:13:55 PM
The original Taking of Pelham 123 is a class flick. Remake cannot surely better it.

Robert Shaw (of Jaws fame) plays the villian brilliantly. Gesundheit!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Nailed On on August 05, 2009, 06:41:15 PM
Have been off work the last couple days so got few some films I had been meaning to watch...

Gran Torino - really really liked this one, Eastwood is a legend though I had to turn the volume right up to hear him half the time!!

Lesbian Vampire Killers - I will never get that 80odd minutes back, pity as I love Gavin and Stacey, this was just tripe.

The Wrestler - liked this one, Rourke was very good, talk about an emotional rollercoaster

Fifty Dead Men Walking - meh



Gonna watch Rise Of The Footsoldier and possibly Cass here, I am in a hooligan mood.
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Post by: SidelineKick on August 05, 2009, 06:45:30 PM
Dumb and Dumber.
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Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 05, 2009, 07:19:08 PM
Quote from: Nailed On on August 05, 2009, 06:41:15 PM
Have been off work the last couple days so got few some films I had been meaning to watch...

Gran Torino - really really liked this one, Eastwood is a legend though I had to turn the volume right up to hear him half the time!!

Lesbian Vampire Killers - I will never get that 80odd minutes back, pity as I love Gavin and Stacey, this was just tripe.

The Wrestler - liked this one, Rourke was very good, talk about an emotional rollercoaster

Fifty Dead Men Walking - meh



Gonna watch Rise Of The Footsoldier and possibly Cass here, I am in a hooligan mood.

You don't deserve getting those minutes back for the fact you didn't use your common sense and avoid the film in the first place.  :P

Oh and Cass is pretty good, well worth a watch.

Me and the girlfriend rented a few films out the other night, needless to say most of them were shite.  First we saw The Children, a poor horror flick.  Second was In a Dark Place, which was terrible.  Anyone see this?  If not, be thankful and heed my warning, avoid at all costs.  The third film was The Interview starring Steve Buscemi and it was another poor effort.  Oh also if any of you hear of a film called Black Sheep, stay away.
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Post by: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 07:21:01 PM
I didnt really think much of Cass, was disappointed in it actually but Rise of a Foot Soldier is good! Love it.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 05, 2009, 07:54:18 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on August 05, 2009, 07:19:08 PM
Quote from: Nailed On on August 05, 2009, 06:41:15 PM
Have been off work the last couple days so got few some films I had been meaning to watch...

Gran Torino - really really liked this one, Eastwood is a legend though I had to turn the volume right up to hear him half the time!!

Lesbian Vampire Killers - I will never get that 80odd minutes back, pity as I love Gavin and Stacey, this was just tripe.

The Wrestler - liked this one, Rourke was very good, talk about an emotional rollercoaster

Fifty Dead Men Walking - meh



Gonna watch Rise Of The Footsoldier and possibly Cass here, I am in a hooligan mood.

You don't deserve getting those minutes back for the fact you didn't use your common sense and avoid the film in the first place.  :P

Oh and Cass is pretty good, well worth a watch.

Me and the girlfriend rented a few films out the other night, needless to say most of them were shite.  First we saw The Children, a poor horror flick.  Second was In a Dark Place, which was terrible.  Anyone see this?  If not, be thankful and heed my warning, avoid at all costs.  The third film was The Interview starring Steve Buscemi and it was another poor effort.  Oh also if any of you hear of a film called Black Sheep, stay away.
All in all you picked some winners then!  :P
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Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 05, 2009, 08:44:07 PM
Yeah there was no good new realeases out that I hadn't already seen in the cinema so I went and had a look at some of the older DVDs for rent and we have a habit of renting out films that we have never heard of just because they look and sound good.  Sometimes this plan works, and you end up with an unknown film that very few people know about and turns out to be a great film, but most of the time the films turn out to be shite.  I'm also a huge horror fan, but its very hard to find a good horror film which means you end up watching alot of shite.

Actually we also saw Transsiberian starring Woody Harrelson which was the best film I rented at the weekend.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 05, 2009, 09:01:39 PM
All were probably better than the 20 minutes of Marley and Me I watched on Saturday night. Even the missus didn't rate it!
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Post by: pintsofguinness on August 05, 2009, 09:02:46 PM
If a film is called "black sheep" you should really know it's going to either a dodgy porno (made in tyrone) or pure shite.
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Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 05, 2009, 09:25:25 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 05, 2009, 09:01:39 PM
All were probably better than the 20 minutes of Marley and Me I watched on Saturday night. Even the missus didn't rate it!

:o

I thought it was brilliant.

I know pint, but twas a horror-comedy so I got it for the laugh.  Come on when I heard there was a film about killer sheep how could I have known it would be terrible. :P
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 05, 2009, 09:27:02 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on August 05, 2009, 09:25:25 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 05, 2009, 09:01:39 PM
All were probably better than the 20 minutes of Marley and Me I watched on Saturday night. Even the missus didn't rate it!

:o

I thought it was brilliant.



I bet you cried too you big pussy!
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Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 05, 2009, 09:34:00 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 05, 2009, 09:27:02 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on August 05, 2009, 09:25:25 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 05, 2009, 09:01:39 PM
All were probably better than the 20 minutes of Marley and Me I watched on Saturday night. Even the missus didn't rate it!

:o

I thought it was brilliant.



I bet you cried too you big pussy!

I actually didn't want to see it in the first place but went anyway.  Without spoiling the film how could you not feel a bit sad. :'(  If ya didn't feel a bit emotional LL you have no heart! ;D
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Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 05, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Marley and Me is worth watching for Jennifer Aniston alone.
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Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 10:54:29 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 05, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Marley and Me is worth watching for Jennifer Aniston alone.
Jennifer Aniston.....usually the onky reason to watch any of her films....
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 05, 2009, 11:03:34 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 10:54:29 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 05, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Marley and Me is worth watching for Jennifer Aniston alone.
Jennifer Aniston.....usually the onky reason to watch any of her films....
I saw a bit of Picture Perfect the other day and in common with all her films she seems to have a problem eating peanuts if you get my point! (.)(.)
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Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 11:06:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 05, 2009, 11:03:34 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 10:54:29 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 05, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Marley and Me is worth watching for Jennifer Aniston alone.
Jennifer Aniston.....usually the onky reason to watch any of her films....
I saw a bit of Picture Perfect the other day and in common with all her films she seems to have a problem eating peanuts if you get my point! (.)(.)
Shes famous for that now....just watch any episode of friends and they're always staring back at ya....
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Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 05, 2009, 11:09:03 PM
Every episode of Friends without fail. Must be in her contract or something. I wonder does she ice them up before she starts filming?  :D
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Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 11:13:15 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 05, 2009, 11:09:03 PM
Every episode of Friends without fail. Must be in her contract or something. I wonder does she ice them up before she starts filming?  :D
I dunno.....ice can only last so long...i think more like a freezer....
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Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 11:22:41 PM
Quote from: hardstation on August 05, 2009, 11:18:37 PM
Perhaps they put peanuts down there to get all the horny goats watching............

Ruined it, haven't I?
Hey, whatever you want, its your fantasy :p......good one though....friends ended soon after she donned a bra...coincidence?
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Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 11:34:24 PM
Quote from: hardstation on August 05, 2009, 11:28:52 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 11:22:41 PM
Quote from: hardstation on August 05, 2009, 11:18:37 PM
Perhaps they put peanuts down there to get all the horny goats watching............

Ruined it, haven't I?
Hey, whatever you want, its your fantasy :p......good one though....friends ended soon after she donned a bra...coincidence?
That shouldn't matter. I read The Princess and the Pea years ago.
???
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Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 05, 2009, 11:35:55 PM
Quote from: hardstation on August 05, 2009, 11:35:03 PM
Go read it.
Done.
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Post by: nrico2006 on August 06, 2009, 10:03:32 AM
QuoteI saw a bit of Picture Perfect the other day and in common with all her films she seems to have a problem eating peanuts if you get my point! (.)(.)

Hard to beat Anniston and her tight whites.  There was one episode of Friends where she was trying to seduce Joey and get over the whole issue of unconfortability as they were friends and she whipped the bra off from under her top, what a sight.
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Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 06, 2009, 08:19:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 06, 2009, 10:03:32 AM
QuoteI saw a bit of Picture Perfect the other day and in common with all her films she seems to have a problem eating peanuts if you get my point! (.)(.)

Hard to beat Anniston and her tight whites.  There was one episode of Friends where she was trying to seduce Joey and get over the whole issue of unconfortability as they were friends and she whipped the bra off from under her top, what a sight.
Friends at its finest.....
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Post by: longball on August 07, 2009, 08:59:00 AM
Seen the Proposal. Its ok.

Films im looking forward to watching on DVD anyone reccommend:
The Dammed United
Fifty Dead Men Walking
Race to Witch Mountain
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 07, 2009, 09:03:20 AM
Forget about watching Fifty Dead Men Walking. Horrible film.
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Post by: SidelineKick on August 07, 2009, 09:18:25 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 07, 2009, 09:03:20 AM
Forget about watching Fifty Dead Men Walking. Horrible film.

Seriously? I was looking forward to watching this. Waste of time?
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Post by: full back on August 07, 2009, 09:20:34 AM
50 Dead Men Walking wasnt too bad, watchable
5/10
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Post by: pintsofguinness on August 07, 2009, 09:56:15 AM
Quote from: full back on August 07, 2009, 09:20:34 AM
50 Dead Men Walking wasnt too bad, watchable
5/10

From what I remember it was ok until about half way throuhg then it went a little too hollywood.
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Post by: Celt_Man on August 07, 2009, 11:47:17 PM
Old School... BBC 1 now... what a show
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 07, 2009, 11:53:03 PM
Quote from: full back on August 07, 2009, 09:20:34 AM
50 Dead Men Walking wasnt too bad, watchable
5/10

Is that the sequel to 50 First Dates?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 08, 2009, 12:13:00 AM
Quote from: longball on August 07, 2009, 08:59:00 AM
Seen the Proposal. Its ok.

Films im looking forward to watching on DVD anyone reccommend:
The Dammed United
Fifty Dead Men Walking
Race to Witch Mountain

The Damned United is a top class film and michael sheen is perfect (too perfect at times) at brian cloughie. Longish but worth it.
FDMW- Not bad, but sometimes unconvincing. Overall good enough i enjoyed it!
RTWM- Don't bother......
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Post by: longball on August 08, 2009, 12:17:27 PM
17 Again is out this weekend as well..... i wanta see this.... am i gay?
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Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 08, 2009, 12:20:28 PM
Yes Longball.

But I cant talk, I was dragged to see The Proposal last night.  I never remember a time with such a shite selection of films on in the cinema as now.  Anyway I'm a Ryan Reynolds fan ever since Two guys and a girl, but wasn't looking forward to this film, but it turned out to be ok, was watchable and had some very funny parts too.

They also had a preview for New Moon...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on August 08, 2009, 12:23:16 PM
Galwaybhoy im the same was at Cinema thursday night and seen the proposal also a fan of RR since two guys and a girl. FIlm was grand and RR wasnt again with some comedy goal 'barley escaped with my life there'.

Fan of the Twilight series as well, reading the books and have seen the first film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 08, 2009, 12:30:01 PM
I didn't want to go see Twilight, I'm a big horror fan but never really liked vampire films and this one I thought looked childish, but my girlfriends friend loved it and she had to see it as well.  She didn't like the film but I was impressed, it was something completely different to any other vampire film I had seen, it was original (yes I know its based on a book) and the storyline was brilliant I though.

So I was excited when I saw the preview for New Moon, looks brilliant, I hope its not a letdown.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longball on August 10, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
Watched 'Mall Cop' at the weekend. was good enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on August 10, 2009, 10:57:03 AM
Watched The Breakfast Club on Sky last night again, classic.  John Hughes left some legacy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on August 10, 2009, 10:59:16 AM
watched the hangover on saturday night - very funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 10, 2009, 11:38:39 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on August 10, 2009, 10:57:03 AM
Watched The Breakfast Club on Sky last night again, classic.  John Hughes left some legacy.


I don't like it at all, I mean the fact that the direcotr of the Breakfast club is dead, it is a sign that we are getting old.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on August 11, 2009, 01:26:36 PM
after much persuasion i finally watched slumdog millionaire last night. didnt think i would enjoy it but I was happy to be proved wrong.  a very good film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on August 11, 2009, 01:29:29 PM
Quote from: clarshack on August 11, 2009, 01:26:36 PM
after much persuasion i finally watched slumdog millionaire last night. didnt think i would enjoy it but I was happy to be proved wrong.  a very good film.

Was the same as yourself but I found it very enjoyable as well, except for the ending ::)
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Post by: Cowboy Bob on August 11, 2009, 08:21:06 PM
Saw Student House 11 there last night with the wife. Despite not seeing the previous ten we really got into it. Started off with this delightful young blonde girl catching her landlord rifle her knicker drawer and they had nookie on her bed! Then another fella was working out, two girls walked in and they had nookie too! Next scene one of the young girls didn't have the rent to pay the landlord, so they came to an arrangement, with nookie!! Then at the end there was three girls out sunbathing and guess what happened? Nookie!!

Overall very enjoyable, I would  give it a seven out of ten. I am going to peruse the earlier volumes as well now, hopefully they are up to scratch.

Yee ha
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlie stubbs on August 11, 2009, 09:48:46 PM
saw the ugly truth the other week very funny
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nailed On on August 11, 2009, 09:51:39 PM
Quote from: charlie stubbs on August 11, 2009, 09:48:46 PM
saw the ugly truth the other week very funny

In the cinema? Who with?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlie stubbs on August 11, 2009, 09:57:13 PM
ur very nosey nailed on!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 12, 2009, 12:57:46 AM
so bad - it's brilliant

(http://www.nanarland.com/Chroniques/megasharkversusgiantoctopus/jaquette.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 12, 2009, 01:50:56 PM
Casino dvd (2 disc version) now on sale at Aldi for E3.99 here in Dublin. Well worth a punt!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 15, 2009, 11:18:41 AM
Quote from: charlie stubbs on August 11, 2009, 09:48:46 PM
saw the ugly truth the other week very funny
Seen it in the cinema there during the week, ach it's alright, passed a couple of hours but a very average film, I wouldnt bother with it again.

watched "17 again" and "I love you man" last night, both very good and enjoyable. 
I was surprised with "17 again", thought it'd be shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 15, 2009, 02:18:39 PM
17 Again is shite. You must be a teenage girl POG if you enjoyed it.

Watched Adventureland and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist recently. Both good enough films and worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 15, 2009, 02:30:47 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 15, 2009, 02:18:39 PM
17 Again is shite. You must be a teenage girl POG if you enjoyed it.

Watched Adventureland and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist recently. Both good enough films and worth a watch.

Must be because I thought it was very funny in places. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on August 16, 2009, 02:11:14 PM
surely that shark thing is not for real?

At the minute, 'the hangover reigns supreme' but i do wana go see 'funny people' i think it looks good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on August 16, 2009, 04:50:05 PM
Funny People is the most misleading title since The Constant Gardener.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 16, 2009, 09:52:43 PM
I saw Enchanted on Sky Premier the last night.


Its funny enough in parts! I couldnt believe I sat through it but its not half bad  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 16, 2009, 09:54:36 PM
The woman made me go and see The Ugly Truth the other night..............Pure dung
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armin Tamzarian on August 17, 2009, 09:20:22 AM
At the weekend i watched:
Know1ng- anyone else see this film. 75% of it is ok the last half hour is crap IMO.

Watchmen- I turned this off to watch entourage. It went on far too long IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on August 17, 2009, 11:42:44 AM


is iron man worth a watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on August 17, 2009, 12:06:32 PM
Was gona ask about knowing actually to see if its worth watching. Got it out with another one on sat nite, we only watched the one and they are both due back tonight, if it was any good was gona keep it the extra night and watch it tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stpauls on August 17, 2009, 12:28:57 PM
Knowing is a great movie until the last half hour, then it becomes complete nonsense!! i enjoyed Iron Man, though i am a fairly big comic book fan, so it may not suit every one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armin Tamzarian on August 17, 2009, 12:45:25 PM
Quote from: stpauls on August 17, 2009, 12:28:57 PM
Knowing is a great movie until the last half hour, then it becomes complete nonsense!! i enjoyed Iron Man, though i am a fairly big comic book fan, so it may not suit every one.

I agree completely with the this re knowing, stpauls. see my eariler comment. i actually felt a little embarrassed watching last half hour it was that bad. i wouldnt watch it again.

21 a good film, have seen it before but watched it again last nite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on August 17, 2009, 12:47:02 PM
Quote from: leenie on August 17, 2009, 11:42:44 AM


is iron man worth a watch?

Yea it's definitely worth a watch... nothing take it's too serious unlike Transformers 2 but it's very enjoyable and Robert Downey Jr is very good in the lead role
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 17, 2009, 01:16:29 PM
Quote from: Armin Tamzarian on August 17, 2009, 09:20:22 AM
At the weekend i watched:
Know1ng- anyone else see this film. 75% of it is ok the last half hour is crap IMO.

Watchmen- I turned this off to watch entourage. It went on far too long IMO.

I thought the exact same, actually swtched off with 30mins to go, just got bored but it was ok first 60mins but i knew how it was gonna end.

Watchmen is long but I thought it was ok, wouldnt watch again only to watch un arabed version ;)

Ironman is good but overrated aswell, Downey carries the movie, hope for a better baddie and more action in the sequel.

Ya watched 21 again last myself, good show surely.

Seen what happens in vegas and was suprised, it was very funny..

Up is very good, Night at the museum 2 was entertaining, thought Austrailia was vey good, dealt with lots of thorny issue like racism and had good story, Ice age 3 is class, and I love you man is good,

There all the films ive seen on Dvd recently.

Anyone heard of AVATAR? Cant wait for it to come out.......james cameron and 3-D....gonna blow our minds i reckon..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 17, 2009, 01:18:29 PM
Got Man on Wire on Blu-Ray at the weekend. Didn't think I would enjoy it, but it was first class. A very enjoy and interesting watching. Your man Phillipe is not wise in the head!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on August 17, 2009, 01:51:45 PM
what exactly is blue ray ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 17, 2009, 02:12:50 PM
Quote from: leenie on August 17, 2009, 01:51:45 PM
what exactly is blue ray ?

One of Ziggy's "other" kind of films  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 09:59:40 AM
Quote from: stpauls on August 17, 2009, 12:28:57 PM
Knowing is a great movie until the last half hour, then it becomes complete nonsense!! i enjoyed Iron Man, though i am a fairly big comic book fan, so it may not suit every one.

from the first few minutes it is obvious that it is going to end up about aliens. cant understand why people didnt see it coming. ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 18, 2009, 10:02:09 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 09:59:40 AM
Quote from: stpauls on August 17, 2009, 12:28:57 PM
Knowing is a great movie until the last half hour, then it becomes complete nonsense!! i enjoyed Iron Man, though i am a fairly big comic book fan, so it may not suit every one.

from the first few minutes it is obvious that it is going to end up about aliens. cant understand why people didnt see it coming. ???

Not everyone has seen the film, why do you feel the need to ruin it on others ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armin Tamzarian on August 18, 2009, 10:06:18 AM
Brillant love when people spoil the end of movies.
:D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 10:17:50 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on August 18, 2009, 10:02:09 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 09:59:40 AM
Quote from: stpauls on August 17, 2009, 12:28:57 PM
Knowing is a great movie until the last half hour, then it becomes complete nonsense!! i enjoyed Iron Man, though i am a fairly big comic book fan, so it may not suit every one.

from the first few minutes it is obvious that it is going to end up about aliens. cant understand why people didnt see it coming. ???

Not everyone has seen the film, why do you feel the need to ruin it on others ::)

cos from what is being said about the film not many more people are going to watch it plus saying a film is about aliens is hardly spoiling it  ???

where do you stop? i'm sure there are people out there who still havent seen the sixth sense so is no one ever allowed to talk about it in case they spoil it for somebody?

knowing was out in the cinema a good while ago and must be out on dvd a few weeks now. what is a sufficient period of time to allow everyone to see it before commenting on it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on August 18, 2009, 11:34:14 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 12, 2009, 01:17:14 PM
Star Trek is a thrill ride from start to finish, im a big Star Wars fan and loved some of the Trek movies especially undiscovered, and first contact.

I went with a mate who hates spaceship movies as he calls them, but he enjoyed it. The story is fun and fast paced, one of girls on the bridge is super hot, great special effects aswell, how good were the actors playing spock and kirk, fair play. JJ Abrahams can do no wrong it seems.

Watched Pineapple express last night aswell, cracking show, ridiculus scenarios but hilarious stuff :D.
I thought pineapple express was one of the most boring 'comedies' i've ever seen, maybe i'm getting too old for that type of thing anymore, but i don't remember one mildly amusing moment.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 18, 2009, 11:54:56 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 10:17:50 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on August 18, 2009, 10:02:09 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 09:59:40 AM
Quote from: stpauls on August 17, 2009, 12:28:57 PM
Knowing is a great movie until the last half hour, then it becomes complete nonsense!! i enjoyed Iron Man, though i am a fairly big comic book fan, so it may not suit every one.

from the first few minutes it is obvious that it is going to end up about aliens. cant understand why people didnt see it coming. ???

Not everyone has seen the film, why do you feel the need to ruin it on others ::)

cos from what is being said about the film not many more people are going to watch it plus saying a film is about aliens is hardly spoiling it  ???

where do you stop? i'm sure there are people out there who still havent seen the sixth sense so is no one ever allowed to talk about it in case they spoil it for somebody?

knowing was out in the cinema a good while ago and must be out on dvd a few weeks now. what is a sufficient period of time to allow everyone to see it before commenting on it?

Just a quick reminder that this is called the "Movie reccomendations" thread it is not called the "Give away the endings of movies" thread. So the trick to it is recomend a movie, say it is good or bad and move on. Feel free to disagree with someone about whether a movie is good or bad but do not give away the endings of movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on August 18, 2009, 12:36:54 PM
Quote from: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 10:17:50 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on August 18, 2009, 10:02:09 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 18, 2009, 09:59:40 AM
Quote from: stpauls on August 17, 2009, 12:28:57 PM
Knowing is a great movie until the last half hour, then it becomes complete nonsense!! i enjoyed Iron Man, though i am a fairly big comic book fan, so it may not suit every one.

from the first few minutes it is obvious that it is going to end up about aliens. cant understand why people didnt see it coming. ???

Not everyone has seen the film, why do you feel the need to ruin it on others ::)

cos from what is being said about the film not many more people are going to watch it plus saying a film is about aliens is hardly spoiling it  ???

where do you stop? i'm sure there are people out there who still havent seen the sixth sense so is no one ever allowed to talk about it in case they spoil it for somebody?

knowing was out in the cinema a good while ago and must be out on dvd a few weeks now. what is a sufficient period of time to allow everyone to see it before commenting on it?

What are you talking about?  You can comment and review a film without giving away important plot points.  The point of the thread is to reccomend films.  I don't care about Knowing, I don't plan on watching it anyway, but I don't want to come into this thread with the intention of reading about what others think of different films only to have the ending ruined for me.

Infact spoiling films goes against the whole point of the thread, which is to read about what films are worth watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 18, 2009, 01:19:30 PM
*************NO SPOILERS HERE PLEASE*************

If you can't write about a movie without giving away the ending/the plot then you are a numbskull and should go ply your trade on Hoganstand.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 18, 2009, 02:18:48 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on August 18, 2009, 11:34:14 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 12, 2009, 01:17:14 PM
Star Trek is a thrill ride from start to finish, im a big Star Wars fan and loved some of the Trek movies especially undiscovered, and first contact.

I went with a mate who hates spaceship movies as he calls them, but he enjoyed it. The story is fun and fast paced, one of girls on the bridge is super hot, great special effects aswell, how good were the actors playing spock and kirk, fair play. JJ Abrahams can do no wrong it seems.

Watched Pineapple express last night aswell, cracking show, ridiculus scenarios but hilarious stuff :D.
I thought pineapple express was one of the most boring 'comedies' i've ever seen, maybe i'm getting too old for that type of thing anymore, but i don't remember one mildly amusing moment.
Pineapple Express is a "There's no one-liners but we have Seth Rogen who can look funny without doing anything" movie. And it works! Everything him and James Franco do seems hilarious.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 18, 2009, 03:43:42 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on August 18, 2009, 11:34:14 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 12, 2009, 01:17:14 PM
Star Trek is a thrill ride from start to finish, im a big Star Wars fan and loved some of the Trek movies especially undiscovered, and first contact.

I went with a mate who hates spaceship movies as he calls them, but he enjoyed it. The story is fun and fast paced, one of girls on the bridge is super hot, great special effects aswell, how good were the actors playing spock and kirk, fair play. JJ Abrahams can do no wrong it seems.

Watched Pineapple express last night aswell, cracking show, ridiculus scenarios but hilarious stuff :D.
I thought pineapple express was one of the most boring 'comedies' i've ever seen, maybe i'm getting too old for that type of thing anymore, but i don't remember one mildly amusing moment.

I thought Pineapple Express was terrible too...and I agree with everyon on The knowing.
Been a while since i've seen a really good new film, though I dont get to the cinema too often.
Has anyone seen the 3rd Underworld film? Liked the first 2, but the fact that Kate Beckinsale isnt in the 3rd has put me off a bit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 18, 2009, 03:59:50 PM
------------------------SPOILER----------ALERT---------------------------------

In Marley and Me they learn a lesson in the end.........
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 19, 2009, 08:57:45 AM
Went to The Ugly Truth last night. 

I don't think it was as good as The Proposal as it spent a long time setting things up but there some laugh out loud moments.

The best was the When Harry met Sally esque moment.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rois on August 19, 2009, 10:50:50 AM
Coco Avant Chanel - went to see it last Friday and for a foreign film I enjoyed it.  Rather girlie but very watchable. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 19, 2009, 10:58:05 AM
Mesrine (Part 1): Killer Instinct

Great gangster movie, in French with subtitles; a lot of violence, but that only mirrors the reality of Mesrine's life. Some boyo he was.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 19, 2009, 11:08:40 AM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 18, 2009, 03:59:50 PM
------------------------SPOILER----------ALERT---------------------------------

In Marley and Me they learn a lesson in the end.........

I wouldnt recommend it, not for the feight hearted...... :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: na cleirigh on August 20, 2009, 04:05:30 PM
Went to see 'Time Travellers wife' the other night. It was ok. Sorry funny concept but there you go.

Also was made watch Mama Mia last night. PB cannot sing for a start. But it wasn't that bad of a film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 20, 2009, 04:07:15 PM
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 20, 2009, 04:05:30 PM
Went to see 'Time Travellers wife' the other night. It was ok. Sorry funny concept but there you go.

Also was made watch Mama Mia last night. PB cannot sing for a start. But it wasn't that bad of a film.
what? Ah I watched the first ten minutes and would slit my writs if I had to sit through the whole lot!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: na cleirigh on August 20, 2009, 04:20:42 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 20, 2009, 04:07:15 PM
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 20, 2009, 04:05:30 PM
Went to see 'Time Travellers wife' the other night. It was ok. Sorry funny concept but there you go.

Also was made watch Mama Mia last night. PB cannot sing for a start. But it wasn't that bad of a film.
what? Ah I watched the first ten minutes and would slit my writs if I had to sit through the whole lot!

:D I was considering the worst film ever. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Think next film i'll be watching will be 17 again. Its got some good reviews on here.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 20, 2009, 04:29:56 PM
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 20, 2009, 04:20:42 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 20, 2009, 04:07:15 PM
Quote from: na cleirigh on August 20, 2009, 04:05:30 PM
Went to see 'Time Travellers wife' the other night. It was ok. Sorry funny concept but there you go.

Also was made watch Mama Mia last night. PB cannot sing for a start. But it wasn't that bad of a film.
what? Ah I watched the first ten minutes and would slit my writs if I had to sit through the whole lot!

:D I was considering the worst film ever. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Think next film i'll be watching will be 17 again. Its got some good reviews on here.
Yeah, 17 again isnt bad, few laughs, I thought anyway.  Apparently if you like it though you're a teenage girl so I dont know.  I dont know what you are for liking mamma mia.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on August 20, 2009, 10:39:39 PM
Mamma Mia is watchable even though half of them haven't a note. I watched the Hangover at the weekend and thought it was good.

I am really looking forward to the new Twilight movie New Moon coming out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on August 20, 2009, 10:54:12 PM
Saw District 9 the other nite... Very strange movie - one of those you come away wondering WTF?!

But I found it enjoyable none the less. Thought it was quite innovative
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 21, 2009, 12:05:49 PM
District 9 was an....odd movie. The lead was extrordinary is his role, he was truly believable and was integral in  making the film what it is. The action of the movie carried it on and was very good
Not bad, I saw one magazine call it an Oscar contender.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on August 21, 2009, 12:34:56 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 15, 2008, 08:09:51 AM

The Happening... terrible acting, weird film, watched it till the end though to see what happens... wouldn't reccomend it!
Would have to say The Happening is as bad a movie as I've ever watched from start to finish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 21, 2009, 12:38:37 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on August 21, 2009, 12:34:56 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 15, 2008, 08:09:51 AM

The Happening... terrible acting, weird film, watched it till the end though to see what happens... wouldn't reccomend it!
Would have to say The Happening is as bad a movie as I've ever watched from start to finish.
It won an Anti-Oscar.....It's a real thing!
It was truly awful..heres comes a rant...
First of all the movie starts with people dying, and no great panic. Then mark Wahlberg comes along and adds nothing to the story apart from being mildly surprised millions are killing themselves and proclaims himself the saver of everyone. And the twist? The whole story is revealed within an hour! Lastly, the token crazy old woman is the WORST. CHARACTER. EVER.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on August 21, 2009, 12:42:55 PM
Couldnt be bothered reading back through thread............what is 'I Love You Man' like?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 21, 2009, 12:45:31 PM
Quote from: full back on August 21, 2009, 12:42:55 PM
Couldnt be bothered reading back through thread............what is 'I Love You Man' like?
There's a few funny bits but I didn't think it was that good. It was ok but could have been a lot better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on August 21, 2009, 12:46:18 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 19, 2009, 10:58:05 AM
Mesrine (Part 1): Killer Instinct

Great gangster movie, in French with subtitles; a lot of violence, but that only mirrors the reality of Mesrine's life. Some boyo he was.

Saw it last Saturday.....good film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on August 21, 2009, 02:05:28 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 21, 2009, 12:38:37 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on August 21, 2009, 12:34:56 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 15, 2008, 08:09:51 AM

The Happening... terrible acting, weird film, watched it till the end though to see what happens... wouldn't reccomend it!
Would have to say The Happening is as bad a movie as I've ever watched from start to finish.
It won an Anti-Oscar.....It's a real thing!
It was truly awful..heres comes a rant...
First of all the movie starts with people dying, and no great panic. Then mark Wahlberg comes along and adds nothing to the story apart from being mildly surprised millions are killing themselves and proclaims himself the saver of everyone. And the twist? The whole story is revealed within an hour! Lastly, the token crazy old woman is the WORST. CHARACTER. EVER.
I'll second that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 21, 2009, 02:06:47 PM
Quote from: full back on August 21, 2009, 12:42:55 PM
Couldnt be bothered reading back through thread............what is 'I Love You Man' like?

Watchable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on August 21, 2009, 02:08:17 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 21, 2009, 02:06:47 PM
Quote from: full back on August 21, 2009, 12:42:55 PM
Couldnt be bothered reading back through thread............what is 'I Love You Man' like?

Watchable

By the sounds of you & EP, looks like it will be BB tonight
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 21, 2009, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on August 21, 2009, 12:46:18 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 19, 2009, 10:58:05 AM
Mesrine (Part 1): Killer Instinct

Great gangster movie, in French with subtitles; a lot of violence, but that only mirrors the reality of Mesrine's life. Some boyo he was.

Saw it last Saturday.....good film.

Aye. Part 2, Public Enemy Number One, is out next Friday, and looking forward to seeing that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on August 21, 2009, 03:50:18 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 21, 2009, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on August 21, 2009, 12:46:18 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 19, 2009, 10:58:05 AM
Mesrine (Part 1): Killer Instinct

Great gangster movie, in French with subtitles; a lot of violence, but that only mirrors the reality of Mesrine's life. Some boyo he was.

Saw it last Saturday.....good film.

Aye. Part 2, Public Enemy Number One, is out next Friday, and looking forward to seeing that.

Might take it in, on the basis of the 1st film. Mrs Playwiththewind not overly impressed last week - she doesn't like too much violence, so is neither keen on French gangster movies, or hurling for that matter.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DennistheMenace on August 21, 2009, 04:10:31 PM
Forrest Gump - One of my favourite movies of our generation. 9.9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 21, 2009, 11:18:53 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on August 21, 2009, 04:10:31 PM
Forrest Gump - One of my favourite movies of our generation. 9.9/10
What a film. Heard good things about it but was unsure until I wastched it. Absolute movie brilliance, Tom Hanks was perfect as Forrest. Even an Oscar Nominated film has tried to copy the basic theme!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 22, 2009, 12:14:05 AM
Just back from Inglourious Basterds. Brilliant film. Vintage Quentin. Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz were first class in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 22, 2009, 01:30:31 AM
Basterds is Typical Tarantino, some funny moments in it. Waltz was very good, acting in 4 different languages is pretty impressive.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 22, 2009, 01:32:22 AM
Just rented The Damned United there. Its actually fairy good yere man Sheen is very good as Clough. I'd recommend this anyday.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2009, 09:29:52 PM
The Constant Gardener on itv now is a decent show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 23, 2009, 12:51:01 PM
I thought the Constant Gardener was a terrible film...very slow and depressing.
I watched Babel last night with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. I thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 23, 2009, 01:02:48 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 23, 2009, 12:51:01 PM
I thought the Constant Gardener was a terrible film...very slow and depressing.
I watched Babel last night with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. I thought it was excellent.
Watch High School Musical if you don't like movies dealing with depressing issues.

In contrast I thought Babel was self-indulgent shit. Trying too hard to be profound I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 23, 2009, 02:22:35 PM
Got the new Coen Bros flick out on DVD..... Burn after Reading. Very average imo and not worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 23, 2009, 02:27:41 PM
It got a fair bit of love on here but, like yourself, I wouldn't rate it.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 23, 2009, 02:28:32 PM
Didnt like it either
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on August 23, 2009, 08:27:17 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on August 21, 2009, 03:50:18 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 21, 2009, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on August 21, 2009, 12:46:18 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 19, 2009, 10:58:05 AM
Mesrine (Part 1): Killer Instinct

Great gangster movie, in French with subtitles; a lot of violence, but that only mirrors the reality of Mesrine's life. Some boyo he was.

Saw it last Saturday.....good film.

Aye. Part 2, Public Enemy Number One, is out next Friday, and looking forward to seeing that.

Might take it in, on the basis of the 1st film. Mrs Playwiththewind not overly impressed last week - she doesn't like too much violence, so is neither keen on French gangster movies, or hurling for that matter.

I watched nr 2 last night.
Still a great gripping gangster movie. As good as you can get.
This is not a spoiler.
The filmmakers a few times decided to let you know in part 2 how it ended. Maybe they even showed the ending in part1
When you get to the end part of the film, for about 15 minutes you have a razor sharp tension gradually built up and brilliantly translated to screen
But it is a bit like watching a recording of a gripping football game on TV and some idiot decides to shout out who won.

Vincent Cassel gives an outstanding performance as Mesrine.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 24, 2009, 01:06:24 AM
Yes I think the ending has already been given away in part 1. It won't take away from the film I think. I assume most French people know how it ends as it is a true story. It is a bit like watching The General or Ordinary Decent Criminal for them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 24, 2009, 10:13:32 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 23, 2009, 01:02:48 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 23, 2009, 12:51:01 PM
I thought the Constant Gardener was a terrible film...very slow and depressing.
I watched Babel last night with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. I thought it was excellent.
Watch High School Musical if you don't like movies dealing with depressing issues.

In contrast I thought Babel was self-indulgent shit. Trying too hard to be profound I'm afraid.

Its hard to beat teenagers singing and dancing....I love a good musical!
I cant see how you though Babel was any more self-indulgent than Constant Gardener?
I thought the story in Babel was good, and the acting very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on August 24, 2009, 01:10:02 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 24, 2009, 01:06:24 AM
Yes I think the ending has already been given away in part 1. It won't take away from the film I think. I assume most French people know how it ends as it is a true story. It is a bit like watching The General or Ordinary Decent Criminal for them.

Are the opening 5 mins of part 1 not a preview of how it all ends up?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on August 24, 2009, 02:06:27 PM
Yes and that preview is shown at least one time in part 2.

I suppose it is some anti delusional/anti bourgeois filmmaking technique to remind us of the inevitable fate that awaited Jacques as the consequence for his actions ::)
Maybe many in France knew the gangsters fate but how many would have known the details of how the end came about?
however it is only a very small gripe to have overall about the film.






Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 26, 2009, 02:44:25 PM
Got The Wrestler out last night. Very average imo and not worthy of the hype. E2 for all dvds in Chartbusters if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Sigerson on August 26, 2009, 02:49:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 26, 2009, 02:44:25 PM
Got The Wrestler out last night. Very average imo and not worthy of the hype. E2 for all dvds in Chartbusters if anyone is interested.

Agreed. O'Rourke gives a good performance thou and I think this is where most of the 'hype' comes from not the actual story line.

I have 50 Dead Men Walking booked for this weekend, have heard mixed reports.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2009, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.
It seems like Rogen and Apatow are having a bit of a lean spell. I can't remember the last decent movie from either of them. Forgetting Sarah Marshall maybe. Didn't rate Pineapple Express.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on August 28, 2009, 12:10:39 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 26, 2009, 02:44:25 PM
Got The Wrestler out last night. Very average imo and not worthy of the hype. E2 for all dvds in Chartbusters if anyone is interested.
i liked it, especially the computer game.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 28, 2009, 12:35:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2009, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.
It seems like Rogen and Apatow are having a bit of a lean spell. I can't remember the last decent movie from either of them. Forgetting Sarah Marshall maybe. Didn't rate Pineapple Express.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno was good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 28, 2009, 09:47:22 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 28, 2009, 12:35:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2009, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.
It seems like Rogen and Apatow are having a bit of a lean spell. I can't remember the last decent movie from either of them. Forgetting Sarah Marshall maybe. Didn't rate Pineapple Express.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno was good.

Weird... I saw that this week. Its a good laugh!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 28, 2009, 12:25:02 PM
Quote from: Sigerson on August 26, 2009, 02:49:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 26, 2009, 02:44:25 PM
Got The Wrestler out last night. Very average imo and not worthy of the hype. E2 for all dvds in Chartbusters if anyone is interested.

Agreed. O'Rourke gives a good performance thou and I think this is where most of the 'hype' comes from not the actual story line.

I have 50 Dead Men Walking booked for this weekend, have heard mixed reports.
thought the wrestler was a great film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 28, 2009, 01:26:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 28, 2009, 12:25:02 PM
Quote from: Sigerson on August 26, 2009, 02:49:25 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 26, 2009, 02:44:25 PM
Got The Wrestler out last night. Very average imo and not worthy of the hype. E2 for all dvds in Chartbusters if anyone is interested.

Agreed. O'Rourke gives a good performance thou and I think this is where most of the 'hype' comes from not the actual story line.

...
thought the wrestler was a great film

The Wrestler is downbeat, slow moving, depressing and tragic.
A great film, O Rourke is brilliant in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 28, 2009, 06:29:35 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on August 28, 2009, 09:47:22 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 28, 2009, 12:35:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2009, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.
It seems like Rogen and Apatow are having a bit of a lean spell. I can't remember the last decent movie from either of them. Forgetting Sarah Marshall maybe. Didn't rate Pineapple Express.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno was good.

Weird... I saw that this week. Its a good laugh!
It is hilarious in parts but there is that one scene which just makes you gag....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on August 28, 2009, 10:20:27 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 28, 2009, 12:35:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2009, 08:56:42 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.
It seems like Rogen and Apatow are having a bit of a lean spell. I can't remember the last decent movie from either of them. Forgetting Sarah Marshall maybe. Didn't rate Pineapple Express.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno was good.
started okay, few decent laughs, but went downhill badly for the last hour or so - i thought.  Forgetting Sarah Marshall was enjoyable, but that was really down to Brand.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 28, 2009, 10:53:52 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.

Just back from seeing this film. Jesus, I thought it would never finish. Bored the whole way through it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 28, 2009, 11:19:39 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 28, 2009, 10:53:52 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on August 27, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Saw Funny People last night. Not much to say on this except, the name is misleading. Seth Rogen is funny though.

Just back from seeing this film. Jesus, I thought it would never finish. Bored the whole way through it.
The type of movie where you look at your watch more than the actual film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on August 29, 2009, 11:29:53 AM
Went to see it last night, brutal. I was really dissapointed. The story just dragged on and on. We left early. I had high hopes for it, because of the cast. It had some good wee lines in it, slaggin the yo teach guy abut his dead grandad, slaggin the doctor about his accent etc. But there wasnt enough of them. Highlight of the film probably the scene with Ray Romano and Eminem, it was funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 29, 2009, 11:59:10 AM
Thought Zack and Miri was a load of balls.

Spin off to Forgetting Sarah Marshall coming out next year called "Get Him To The Greek" staring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill. Load of cameo's from big music stars as well. Forgetting Sarah Marshall was good and was very surprised by Russell Brand in it. Hopefully more of the same from this one as its the same character.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 29, 2009, 12:09:56 PM
Quote from: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on August 29, 2009, 11:29:53 AM
Went to see it last night, brutal. I was really dissapointed. The story just dragged on and on. We left early. I had high hopes for it, because of the cast. It had some good wee lines in it, slaggin the yo teach guy abut his dead grandad, slaggin the doctor about his accent etc. But there wasnt enough of them. Highlight of the film probably the scene with Ray Romano and Eminem, it was funny.

You named the only three funny scenes in the entire film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 29, 2009, 12:16:17 PM
What did your brothers woman think of the film last night Ziggy?  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 29, 2009, 12:43:21 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on August 29, 2009, 12:16:17 PM
What did your brothers woman think of the film last night Ziggy?  ;)

Didn't know she was at it, are you following her around?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 29, 2009, 04:32:26 PM
Hurt Locker is the best movie in the cineams at the moment in my opinion. It is about a US bomb disposal team in Iraq. It is highly recomended by Capt  Pat, a proper movie unlike Tarantinos latest effort.

It got great review on rotten tomatoes but check out the review of the one critic on this page to go agianst the flow, basically the movie is rubbish according to this rebel without a cause.

http://ie.rottentomatoes.com/m/hurt_locker/?page=2&critic=approved&sortby=date&name_order=asc&view=#contentReviews

It happens sometimes that you think a movie is rubbish that everyone else says is great. It was like that for me with the last Batman movie which I thought was way too long and boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on September 02, 2009, 12:12:23 PM
Went to Inglourious Basterds last night. Not a QT fan by any means (am seemingly in a minority of 1 in thinking Pulp Fiction was overrated) but enjoyed IB. Has its flaws but watchable all the same.
Must have one of the best screen villians of all time in it......"The Jewhunter". A tad gory in places but more of a "talky" than an action flick.

Cinema was packed by the way.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on September 02, 2009, 10:37:20 PM
Watched The Damned United tonight there. Very good film. Best I have seen in a while. Michael Sheen is very good. Might have to watch Frost/Nixon after his performance in The Damned United.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 02, 2009, 10:58:54 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on September 02, 2009, 10:37:20 PM
Watched The Damned United tonight there. Very good film. Best I have seen in a while. Michael Sheen is very good. Might have to watch Frost/Nixon after his performance in The Damned United.
I take it this is out on dvd? Must watch this some night I get the wife out of the house.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on September 02, 2009, 11:45:37 PM
There's a good torrent of the Damned Utd.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on September 03, 2009, 01:59:54 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 02, 2009, 11:45:37 PM
There's a good torrent of the Damned Utd.


Will you dig it out and PM me O'Neill? Please?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: FL/MAYO on September 03, 2009, 03:02:32 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on September 03, 2009, 01:59:54 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 02, 2009, 11:45:37 PM
There's a good torrent of the Damned Utd.


Will you dig it out and PM me O'Neill? Please?

me to..thanks
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on September 03, 2009, 05:13:21 PM
Downloaded it. Its out on DVD as well so was able to get a good DVdrip torrent of it.

http://www.torrentz.com/487fb42ae9c570f572d1540df8a0e2ca28c330b2 (http://www.torrentz.com/487fb42ae9c570f572d1540df8a0e2ca28c330b2)

Take your pick from any on the above link.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on September 03, 2009, 05:25:39 PM
Just finished watching it there it's an excellent film I enjoyed it. None of it's true though as John Giles says though! ;D ;D

Anyway I have a good streaming link of divx quality if anyone can't be assed downloading it

http://www.divxden.com/p3z16v3ymnf8/qfn-tdu.avi.html
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on September 04, 2009, 10:14:10 AM
Finally watched it myself last night, what a show.  To paraphrase Cloughie, 'I wouldn't say it was the best film about football, but it is in the top one'

As well cast a film as I have seen, Michael Sheen was fantastic he even made 'The Queen' an enjoyable film!  I have yet to see Timothy Spall in a bad role, ever since his days as Barry the Brummie in AUF PET he has been brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on September 04, 2009, 10:21:28 AM
Quote from: Canalman on September 02, 2009, 12:12:23 PM
Went to Inglourious Basterds last night. Not a QT fan by any means (am seemingly in a minority of 1 in thinking Pulp Fiction was overrated) but enjoyed IB. Has its flaws but watchable all the same.
Must have one of the best screen villians of all time in it......"The Jewhunter". A tad gory in places but more of a "talky" than an action flick.

Cinema was packed by the way.

you are not joking about the Jewhunter..  very funny at times too... Ah! bingo  :D.  ... thought the bar scene dragged out a wee bit tho. Still... highly recomended film. Thoroughly enjoyed it and the black humour was class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on September 04, 2009, 11:55:42 PM
Watched 'Tyson' again tonight. - http://www.wisevid.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ffrrnit76g17z6759595#

V underrated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on September 05, 2009, 10:12:20 AM
Can't recommend the Hurt Locker enough lads. Great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on September 05, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
Looking to watch a good film tonight, nothing too heavy just to pass the time?  Anyone got a good shout?

Also saw Red Dawn last night, very good movie if maybe some of the battle scenes are a little far fetched... Just saw that a remark is in the pipes due out next year which will be very interesting
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 05, 2009, 11:43:40 PM
Anyone see District 9 yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on September 05, 2009, 11:45:16 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 05, 2009, 11:43:40 PM
Anyone see District 9 yet?

No, looking for a high quality version of it online as we speak...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 05, 2009, 11:46:24 PM
I downloaded a ok version from piratebay..I haven't watched it yet but the video/audio quality seems ok
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on September 05, 2009, 11:53:17 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 05, 2009, 11:46:24 PM
I downloaded a ok version from piratebay..I haven't watched it yet but the video/audio quality seems ok

not arsed downloading it, the bloody thing would be out on dvd by the time I'd have it fully downloaded... I'm all about the streaming..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 05, 2009, 11:57:43 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on September 05, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
Looking to watch a good film tonight, nothing too heavy just to pass the time?  Anyone got a good shout?

Also saw Red Dawn last night, very good movie if maybe some of the battle scenes are a little far fetched... Just saw that a remark is in the pipes due out next year which will be very interesting
Wha? Has Red Dawn been remade, cos surely you're not talking about the early 80s original with Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 06, 2009, 12:01:07 AM
f**k I hate Al Pacino in The Devil's Advocate.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on September 06, 2009, 12:04:42 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 05, 2009, 11:57:43 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on September 05, 2009, 11:32:19 PM
Looking to watch a good film tonight, nothing too heavy just to pass the time?  Anyone got a good shout?

Also saw Red Dawn last night, very good movie if maybe some of the battle scenes are a little far fetched... Just saw that a remark is in the pipes due out next year which will be very interesting
Wha? Has Red Dawn been remade, cos surely you're not talking about the early 80s original with Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen?

Yea saw the 80's Red Dawn last night, bit of a cult flick - enjoyable.
and yep they are remaking it - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dawn#Remake
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 06, 2009, 12:13:38 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 05, 2009, 11:43:40 PM
Anyone see District 9 yet?

Yes, 8.6 out of 10 on imdb. I however ultimately fell asleep during it, there may have been otheer reasons for that. It was quite good film though, a unique idea, the lead actor was the directors high school freind who was not a professional actor.

My professional opinion is go see Hurt Locker instead.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 06, 2009, 11:57:40 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 05, 2009, 11:43:40 PM
Anyone see District 9 yet?

Saw it tonight. Interesting film, but nowhere as good as it is hyped up to be. Enjoyable all the same, but takes a long time to get going.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on September 11, 2009, 10:58:53 PM
District 9, good idea, could have been really good, but ultimately fell well short.  Worth watching, but i'd wait for the dvd, presume there'll be more of them and they could potentially be better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on September 14, 2009, 08:38:31 PM
Personally I really enjoyed District 9, became confusing in parts but the main exchanges between the prawn and Wikus were engaging. The story behind the story (District 6) was an intersting take but could have been better exploited. Better than Inglorious Basterds anyday though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: face.that.ball on September 16, 2009, 12:39:40 PM
seen that 500 days of summer......chick flicks not really my thing and id be cynical at the best of times but came out pleasantly suprised.......and a good soundtrack is always an added bonus.

also, matthew mcconaughey isn't in it :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 16, 2009, 12:53:55 PM
I'd recommend District 9, avoided the hype so had no expectations.. But as he'll be back in 3 years expect District 10 next summer....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on September 16, 2009, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: face.that.ball on September 16, 2009, 12:39:40 PM
seen that 500 days of summer......chick flicks not really my thing and id be cynical at the best of times but came out pleasantly suprised.......and a good soundtrack is always an added bonus.

also, matthew mcconaughey isn't in it :D

It was terrible. Awful awful stuff.
I nearly walked out
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 16, 2009, 02:18:17 PM
Quote from: face.that.ball on September 16, 2009, 12:39:40 PM
seen that 500 days of summer......chick flicks not really my thing and id be cynical at the best of times but came out pleasantly suprised.......and a good soundtrack is always an added bonus.

also, matthew mcconaughey isn't in it :D

I heard it was meant to be good and was thinking of heading to see it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: face.that.ball on September 16, 2009, 03:43:37 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on September 16, 2009, 02:15:55 PM
Quote from: face.that.ball on September 16, 2009, 12:39:40 PM
seen that 500 days of summer......chick flicks not really my thing and id be cynical at the best of times but came out pleasantly suprised.......and a good soundtrack is always an added bonus.

also, matthew mcconaughey isn't in it :D

It was terrible. Awful awful stuff.
I nearly walked out


....ok its not goin to win any oscars or set the world alight but its still a solid 7 outta 10.  As i said compared to the usual tedious drivel that the women usually take you to see this is a nice spin on the rom com genre
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on September 16, 2009, 04:40:53 PM
Quote from: face.that.ball on September 16, 2009, 03:43:37 PM
....ok its not goin to win any oscars or set the world alight but its still a solid 7 outta 10.  As i said compared to the usual tedious drivel that the women usually take you to see this is a nice spin on the rom com genre

It dragged, and dragged and dragged. Nothing happens in this film.
A detached, confused, emotionless bitch treats a nice guy badly. Big deal.

Watching some looser with no pride moping around the screen irked me.
Felt like giving him a good kick in the hole.

Even the other half thought it was woeful stuff, and believe me when I tell you, she is into her chick flicks.

The reviews are hot air. Its pointless, has no plot, no moral, and you couldnt care less what happens to the lead male in the film because he its a bit of a pussy. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 23, 2009, 12:33:24 AM
To cut a long story short
The final destination 3D 6.5 out of 10
Adventure Land 7 out of 10
Gamer7.5 out of 10. It is not oscar material but you know what you are going to get.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on September 23, 2009, 07:46:59 AM
Although not a recent movie, my favourite of all time and one that I always recommend is eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. I don't know what it is that gets me so much but i think it's absoluetly great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 23, 2009, 08:04:20 AM
anyone seen the hurt locker yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on September 23, 2009, 09:44:51 AM
2 recent DVDs rented

The Damned United.................. brilliant flick.

Angels and Demons..................... pure dung. AVOID.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on September 27, 2009, 03:12:54 PM
Watched Damned United last night. was good but I wouldn't say it was brilliant. they took a few liberties with the truth. Revie comes across as not  a nice guy. Is worth watching... the relationship between Clough and Taylor was fascinating. Yer man acting as Clough was very good. Some memories for an old fox too. Dave Mackay, Bremner, Giles etc... Clough was some character. Didn't know whether love him or hate him ... incredible what he achieved with Derby and Forest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on September 27, 2009, 03:59:11 PM
Had a look at Bad Santa a couple of nights ago. Some good laughs. Still laughing. Ha.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on September 28, 2009, 11:59:43 AM


watched tropic thunder last night... thought it was quite funny... Robert Downey jr made it as did the cameo from tom cruise.

and  for your consideration... again was quite good but then i'm a big fan of Christopher guest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 28, 2009, 12:54:13 PM
Caught the tail end of For Your Consideration last night. Rippin' I've missed it again!!



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cillo on September 28, 2009, 01:17:14 PM
At the weekend I watched:

Yes Man- Thought it was very good. Funny. Typical Jim Carey film.

50 Dead Men Walking- good to average. Worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 28, 2009, 01:18:45 PM
Read Yes Man the book, fantastic reading. Don't know if I want to see the film now, as I know it wouldn't live up to it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 28, 2009, 01:35:48 PM
Watched 'In the Loop' the other night - some funny bits alright, kind of 'Yes Minister' with no manners. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 28, 2009, 03:07:24 PM
Watched 17 again and Watchmen at the weekend.  17 again was dung, Watchmen was surprisingly entertaining. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on September 29, 2009, 10:23:01 AM
The Informant is worth a watch.  Though some might find it boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on September 29, 2009, 11:05:40 AM
For anyone with discerning tastes, interested in a site with a large database of download links to well known and lesser known foreign films.

http://www.foriegnmoviesddl.com/ (http://www.foriegnmoviesddl.com/)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 29, 2009, 09:58:34 PM
Just watched The Hurt Locker, very good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on September 29, 2009, 10:01:51 PM
Watched the Soloist the other night. Very good show. Good performance by Jamie Foxx.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on September 30, 2009, 12:38:30 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on September 29, 2009, 10:23:01 AM
The Informant is worth a watch.  Though some might find it boring.

Which reminds me, saw one call 'The Informers' the other day. Pure tripe, got about 30 minutes in and couldn't take anymore. Wasn't too impressed with the Brothers Bloom either
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 30, 2009, 12:40:11 AM
I saw the God Father on the big screen yesterday and it is still a very good film, nearly 3 hours long and no thoughts cross your mind about what time it is or how long it is taking, although it has become very dated in parts. The horses head scene drew a few laughs from the cinema audience I think it was originally meant to shock. The 2 fish being delivered to signify he sleeps with the fishes, the fight scenes people getting machine gunned, the wife having a temper tantrum, some of the racist terms, some of those scenes made me cringe.
Title: Tarantino to make movie in Ireland
Post by: muppet on September 30, 2009, 07:23:25 PM
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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 03, 2009, 02:08:31 AM
Pandorum is a film similar  to Aliens about a space shuttle crew travelling a very long distance through space who wake up to find that there ship has been taken over strange creatures. It is very good, you can not go wrong if you like this type of movie.

8.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on October 03, 2009, 02:50:13 AM
Going to see the Godfather in the lighthouse tomorrow, can't wait!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 03, 2009, 06:46:13 AM
Seen Year One, District 9, The Boat that Rocked and the Ugly Truth recently.

Year One was suprisingly funny, got bad reviews but I enjoyed it.
District 9 is a gritty sci fi with a very human racism storyline underlining the whole film. Very clever and it was good.
TBTR was very funny, definitly watch it.
TUT was suprisingly good rom com.

Never seen any of the Godfathers, have to watch them someday. Yes man was very good for sure. Pity Carrey isnt playing murdoch in the new A Team movie, would be perfect for him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2009, 12:02:13 AM
Full Metal Jacket now on Sky Channel 180, better than any oul shite in the cinema.
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Post by: milltown row on October 04, 2009, 12:07:21 AM
been watching it for a 2 hours!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on October 04, 2009, 12:08:36 AM
Quote from: milltown row on October 04, 2009, 12:07:21 AM
been watching it for a 2 hours!!!

Missed the start, best part, so watching it on +1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2009, 12:23:01 AM
Quote from: milltown row on October 04, 2009, 12:07:21 AM
been watching it for a 2 hours!!!
Accompanied by a bottle of grape juice?
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Post by: milltown row on October 04, 2009, 12:32:31 AM
i'd a chicken toasty and a glass of milk. off drink, i'm getting fit
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Post by: Main Street on October 04, 2009, 12:26:53 PM
Costa Gavras's Missing was on ITV late last night. The last of the classics made in the political thriller genre.



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Post by: leenie on October 04, 2009, 10:12:17 PM


watched the boy in the stripped pyjama's earlier..... excellent film very sad ending...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2009, 10:41:49 PM
Watched The International last night. It was a bit of a slog to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 04, 2009, 11:21:32 PM
Watched The Invention of Lying the other night and was pretty disappointed I must say. To date I've been a huge Gervais fan and have liked everything he's done but this was more of a preaching match than a comedy film. Given the premise there was much more comedy to be had but he decided to leave it in favour of exploring religious themes. I know he says its nothing to do with religion but it's pretty rife through the film and I didn't go to watch something that basically mocks religion in a not very funny way. The Life of Brian did both but that is an extremely hard act to follow and Gervais hasn't done it! 5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2009, 08:47:19 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 04, 2009, 11:21:32 PM
Watched The Invention of Lying the other night and was pretty disappointed I must say. To date I've been a huge Gervais fan and have liked everything he's done but this was more of a preaching match than a comedy film. Given the premise there was much more comedy to be had but he decided to leave it in favour of exploring religious themes. I know he says its nothing to do with religion but it's pretty rife through the film and I didn't go to watch something that basically mocks religion in a not very funny way. The Life of Brian did both but that is an extremely hard act to follow and Gervais hasn't done it! 5/10
You were expecting too much. His big screen output to date has been dire. I just don't think he is leading man material.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 05, 2009, 08:50:25 AM
Quotewatched the boy in the stripped pyjama's earlier..... excellent film very sad ending

Poor enough film, seemed to end when you thought it was just getting started. 
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Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 05, 2009, 02:21:57 PM
Invention of Lying..Gervais is Genius.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 05, 2009, 02:23:43 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2009, 12:02:13 AM
Full Metal Jacket now on Sky Channel 180, better than any oul shite in the cinema.
Be nice..Someone calls you a cocksucker, be nice.....
So What if someone calls my moma a whore?......Is she?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 05, 2009, 03:56:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2009, 08:47:19 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 04, 2009, 11:21:32 PM
Watched The Invention of Lying the other night and was pretty disappointed I must say. To date I've been a huge Gervais fan and have liked everything he's done but this was more of a preaching match than a comedy film. Given the premise there was much more comedy to be had but he decided to leave it in favour of exploring religious themes. I know he says its nothing to do with religion but it's pretty rife through the film and I didn't go to watch something that basically mocks religion in a not very funny way. The Life of Brian did both but that is an extremely hard act to follow and Gervais hasn't done it! 5/10
You were expecting too much. His big screen output to date has been dire. I just don't think he is leading man material.

I know he's not really a leading man but I thought Ghost Town was a funny and charming kind of film... The reason I expected so much from this one was that he wrote and directed it so I thought there would be the real laughs like Extras and the Office had but they just didn't materialise. He laid on the preaching too thick in my opinion where he should have laid on the comedy more and had the Religious theme a bit more subtly in the background.

Anyway him and Merchant are back together for his next film Cemetery Junction so hopefully it'll be back to the stuff we expect... Raging also that there is not a Belfast date on his Stand Up tour!!
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on October 05, 2009, 04:00:51 PM
The Godfather's [i.e. part 1 / the original ] on in QFT at the end of October & has been re-mastered etc - go & watch the film that teaches everybody how it should be done. Made in 1972 & still the yardstick, imho.
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Post by: mc_grens on October 05, 2009, 08:03:01 PM
The first one is currently on in the lighthouse in Dublin too, sure to be followed by the second.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on October 06, 2009, 12:22:37 AM
Quote from: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 05, 2009, 02:23:43 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2009, 12:02:13 AM
Full Metal Jacket now on Sky Channel 180, better than any oul shite in the cinema.
Be nice..Someone calls you a cocksucker, be nice.....
So What if someone calls my moma a whore?......Is she?

Roadhouse?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 08, 2009, 12:26:13 AM
Zombie Land is brilliant. 9.5 out of 10 imho. Just go and see it as soon as you can. Comedy horror at its best.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 08, 2009, 12:59:52 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on October 06, 2009, 12:22:37 AM
Quote from: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 05, 2009, 02:23:43 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 04, 2009, 12:02:13 AM
Full Metal Jacket now on Sky Channel 180, better than any oul shite in the cinema.
Be nice..Someone calls you a cocksucker, be nice.....
So What if someone calls my moma a whore?......Is she?

Roadhouse?

Yea that line is from Roadhouse with the late great Paddy Swayze starring...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on October 08, 2009, 10:14:20 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 08, 2009, 12:26:13 AM
Zombie Land is brilliant. 9.5 out of 10 imho. Just go and see it as soon as you can. Comedy horror at its best.

To me comedy horror never works.  I'll probably wait until it comes out on DVD.

I saw The Soloist Sunday night, thought it was very good.
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Post by: Captain Scarlet on October 08, 2009, 12:58:16 PM
Went to see Fish Tank. not very uplifting to say the least but well worth a look. fassbender is very good in it.
Some very uncomfortable scenes and the sadv thing is there are throusands of young ones like the central character over here and in England. awful existence floating through life.
if anyone liked this is england they'd like this too, very real.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 09, 2009, 02:58:26 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on October 08, 2009, 10:14:20 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 08, 2009, 12:26:13 AM
Zombie Land is brilliant. 9.5 out of 10 imho. Just go and see it as soon as you can. Comedy horror at its best.

To me comedy horror never works.  I'll probably wait until it comes out on DVD.



Nah, why bother you probably wouldn't like it. It only has an 8.5 rating  on imdb and what do they know. There must be a lot of fans of comedy horror flicks out there boosting up those ratings.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 09, 2009, 08:46:44 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on October 08, 2009, 10:14:20 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 08, 2009, 12:26:13 AM
Zombie Land is brilliant. 9.5 out of 10 imho. Just go and see it as soon as you can. Comedy horror at its best.

To me comedy horror never works.  I'll probably wait until it comes out on DVD.

I saw The Soloist Sunday night, thought it was very good.

Seen The Soloist too. Thought it was very slow, and saved only by Jamie Foxx's acting. 5.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: long sleves on October 09, 2009, 08:55:57 AM
Watched Observe and Report last night starring Seth Rogan. Not at all like I expected. Sort of a weird film. Anyone else here seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on October 09, 2009, 09:35:40 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 09, 2009, 02:58:26 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on October 08, 2009, 10:14:20 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 08, 2009, 12:26:13 AM
Zombie Land is brilliant. 9.5 out of 10 imho. Just go and see it as soon as you can. Comedy horror at its best.

To me comedy horror never works.  I'll probably wait until it comes out on DVD.



Nah, why bother you probably wouldn't like it. It only has an 8.5 rating  on imdb and what do they know. There must be a lot of fans of comedy horror flicks out there boosting up those ratings.

The Darknight was rated in the top 5 of the IMDB ratings when it came out, it shouldn't be in the top 100.  I wouldn't go by ratings the whole time.  Anyway I could give somebody a CD of some top classical music, if they don't like that sort of music then it doesn't matter how gifted the musician is they just wont like it.  I love horror films, though there hasn't been more then 5 good ones made this decade.  I can either take or leave comedy films, I'm not a big Fan of the genre, but I don't really like comedy horror so it really wouldn't matter if it won 10 Oscars I still wouldn't be very interested in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 09, 2009, 04:17:44 PM
Quote from: long sleves on October 09, 2009, 08:55:57 AM
Watched Observe and Report last night starring Seth Rogan. Not at all like I expected. Sort of a weird film. Anyone else here seen it?

I suppose it is more of a movie about depression and mental illness built into a comedy. I wasn't expecting that when i went to see it.
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Post by: Billys Boots on October 12, 2009, 03:23:38 PM
QuoteIf you have never seen it, I would recommend downloading some Curb Your Enthusiam, from series one and give it time to get to know the characters, one of my favourite shows.

Series 7 of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' starts on More4 on Thurs at 10.55 - unmissable, funniest show on TV.
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Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on October 12, 2009, 03:49:35 PM
Sorority Row is good if you want to see a load of hotties run around in their sexy pjs.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:9ELzJxwdVThPQM:http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/SororityRow-2009/sorority-row-remakeN-4.jpg)

(http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Sorority_Row/sorority_row_movie_image__1_.jpg)

(http://blogs.amctv.com/horror-hacker/Sorority-Row-Audrina-Patridge-560.jpg)

(http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/SororityRow-2009/sorority-row-remakeN.jpg)

(http://static.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/sorority-row-scene.png)

Bruce Willis & Demi Moores daughter.

(http://www.fazeteen.com/categories/movies/sorority_row_girls_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: vav on October 14, 2009, 04:37:29 PM
Has anyone seen the animated film Up in 3D yet? If so is it any good? Am thinking of going to see it tonight but don't wanna if its shite!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 14, 2009, 04:41:29 PM
Quote from: vav on October 14, 2009, 04:37:29 PM
Has anyone seen the animated film Up in 3D yet? If so is it any good? Am thinking of going to see it tonight but don't wanna if its shite!

Seen out here a while ago on dvd not 3d, I enjoyed it though. 8.5/10. Funny and a good story.
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Post by: longrunsthefox on October 14, 2009, 04:43:31 PM
I took my wee-uns to see it. It is very good... wasn't the 3D we were at tho. Check out the opening part!.. will bring out the sentimental side of you- if you have one! Worth going to... 
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Post by: AbbeySider on October 14, 2009, 04:47:32 PM
Watched "UP" at the weekend.

I liked it, highly recommended....
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Post by: vav on October 14, 2009, 04:49:52 PM
aww brill thnx for the reviews, am looking forward to seeing it now :)
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Post by: Stall the Bailer on October 14, 2009, 04:51:15 PM
I saw it in 3D as well. Very good. One for all ages
Also the short film before it was very good. Cloudy i think you call it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on October 14, 2009, 04:54:22 PM
Quote from: Stall the Bailer on October 14, 2009, 04:51:15 PM
I saw it in 3D as well. Very good. One for all ages
Also the short film before it was very good. Cloudy i think you call it.

I thot that was part of the film  ??? It was class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: vav on October 15, 2009, 01:17:57 AM
Brill film. sad at times & funny too.. Loved the short film "Partly Cloudy" before it too. Would defo recommend it as a must see, with or without bringing the kids along!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jimmy Two Times on October 15, 2009, 01:45:31 AM
Watched Leon there for the first time...thought it was brilliant.  I can't believe I hadn't seen it before now...has the director of it done anything else worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 15, 2009, 02:32:29 AM
Quote from: Jimmy Two Times on October 15, 2009, 01:45:31 AM
Watched Leon there for the first time...thought it was brilliant.  I can't believe I hadn't seen it before now...has the director of it done anything else worth watching?

Leon????? Theres a blast from the past.

Luc Besson. The 5th Element, Nikita, the Transporter series of films.  The Transporter is all cars and chases, you know yourself what to expect with Jason Statham. Angel A is another one a bit more alternative. All are worth a watch in my opinion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 15, 2009, 09:03:52 AM
Jaysus Pat, what about 'Subway' and 'The Big Blue'?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on October 15, 2009, 09:24:54 AM
Watched East is East last night - bout my 10th time watching it but it still cracks me up - funny as feck
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on October 15, 2009, 09:45:50 AM
Quote from: Stall the Bailer on October 14, 2009, 04:51:15 PM
I saw it in 3D as well. Very good. One for all ages
Also the short film before it was very good. Cloudy i think you call it.

Did anyone else find it a bit emotional and sad?
There is a lot of themes like that running through the flim, themes that younger audiences wouldnt get.
I really appreciate film/show that can be read into at a number of levels.

The younger audience laugh at the slapstick, and I find humour in the adult stuff.
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Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 15, 2009, 09:46:24 AM
its probably been mentioned before on these 99pgs; dont have time to trawl sorry;

watched "there will be blood" at last there y'day; good show, with day lewis excellent; but was it just me who at the end was thinking, "Wha?"
the overall theme seemed to be although he was very successful/rich etc; that he was a cruel so and so, who in the end isolated himself from one and all;
was that it? Am i missing anything?Was the vicar guy the same one as the young one who approached him initially?

Feel free to call me stoopid :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 15, 2009, 10:35:33 AM
Agree with you about East is East TG, a top film and a must see for those who haven't already seen it. Directed by a Dub and all.

Other "oldies" recently seen by me again and "Must sees " imo are

1 Training Day
2 Man on Fire
3 Boogie Nights
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: achadh gallain on October 15, 2009, 11:44:09 AM
I watched both "The goonies" and "Stand by me" last week.....

Brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 15, 2009, 12:31:42 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 15, 2009, 09:46:24 AM
its probably been mentioned before on these 99pgs; dont have time to trawl sorry;

watched "there will be blood" at last there y'day; good show, with day lewis excellent; but was it just me who at the end was thinking, "Wha?"
the overall theme seemed to be although he was very successful/rich etc; that he was a cruel so and so, who in the end isolated himself from one and all;
was that it? Am i missing anything?Was the vicar guy the same one as the young one who approached him initially?

Feel free to call me stoopid :-[

That was the theme of the movie, a very simple and true to life one.

That vicar guy was the same yong chap at the start.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on October 15, 2009, 05:51:38 PM
Just seen Couples Retreat starring Vince Vaughn, John Faverue (sp?), Jason Bateman and 3 hot chicks as their wifes.

Some VERY funny scenes (especially with the Yoga instructor) but the overall movie was slow.

6 out 0f 10 stars

Plus side- there is some incredible bikini scenes with fantastic bodies in the bikinis ;)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 15, 2009, 08:27:30 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on October 15, 2009, 09:45:50 AM
Quote from: Stall the Bailer on October 14, 2009, 04:51:15 PM
I saw it in 3D as well. Very good. One for all ages
Also the short film before it was very good. Cloudy i think you call it.

Did anyone else find it a bit emotional and sad?
There is a lot of themes like that running through the flim, themes that younger audiences wouldnt get.
I really appreciate film/show that can be read into at a number of levels.

The younger audience laugh at the slapstick, and I find humour in the adult stuff.
Might take small fry to see this on Saturday. Disney/Pixar make some of the best movies out there of any genre.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: long sleves on October 15, 2009, 10:24:08 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on October 15, 2009, 05:51:38 PM
Just seen Couples Retreat starring Vince Vaughn, John Faverue (sp?), Jason Bateman and 3 hot chicks as their wifes.

Some VERY funny scenes (especially with the Yoga instructor) but the overall movie was slow.

6 out 0f 10 stars

Plus side- there is some incredible bikini scenes with fantastic bodies in the bikinis ;)

Enough about the male cast what did the women look like?

Just after watching 'looking for Eric' Featuring Eric Cantona. Ok film, would give it a 6 out of 10.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 16, 2009, 12:00:31 AM
Watched Up this evening there and was mightily impressed. Yes it was surprisingly sad in parts but Pixar have a real knack of getting you very involved in the characters and making you smile. Excellent film for all the family to enjoy... 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on October 16, 2009, 10:22:13 AM
Watched Black Hawk Down on Channel 5 last night....forgot how good it was....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 16, 2009, 01:11:11 PM
Bought the Band of Brothers boxset for E23 last night in HMV. Haven't seen it so am looking forward to it. Got Glory DVD also quiet cheap. Tempted also to get the Messrine DVD...... c E9.

Wasn't in HMV for a while, seems to be more about DVDs now than CDs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DirtyDozen12 on October 22, 2009, 10:56:32 PM
Blade on Channel 5 now, love this show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 23, 2009, 03:32:38 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 16, 2009, 12:00:31 AM
Watched Up this evening there and was mightily impressed. Yes it was surprisingly sad in parts but Pixar have a real knack of getting you very involved in the characters and making you smile. Excellent film for all the family to enjoy... 9/10

I have to say I don't really buy into these cartoons like a lot of people do. I thought it was ok and would give it 7 out of 10. Other people obviously like them better, as when the movie ended I got up out of my seat straight away to go and everybody else was sat there watching the credits as there were a couple of funny images to go along with the credits.
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Post by: ONeill on October 23, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
I'd go with 7/10 too. Starts well but after about 45 mins it wanes a little to the point that you're drifting in and out of concentration.

Excellent opening 20 mins though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on October 24, 2009, 06:01:59 PM
Ordinary People - Lord Jesus why?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2009, 06:33:45 PM
Adventureland is a good show with a cracking sound track.... amadeus amadeus amadeus amadeus
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 24, 2009, 06:41:00 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2009, 06:33:45 PM
Adventureland is a good show with a cracking sound track.... amadeus amadeus amadeus amadeus

Enjoyed Adventureland too Dinny good show and the main guy is good in it which leads me on to Zombieland... I thought it was a great film! Highly enjoyable with plenty of blood and guts and plenty of laughs. 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2009, 07:16:20 PM
Yea really enjoyed Zombieland too - Bill Murray's cameo was very funny, his last line, won't spoil it for anyone, cracked me up...
7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 24, 2009, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2009, 07:16:20 PM
Yea really enjoyed Zombieland too - Bill Murray's cameo was very funny, his last line, won't spoil it for anyone, cracked me up...
7.5/10

Have you not spoiled it by saying 1) there is a cameo and 2) who it is?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on October 24, 2009, 07:34:31 PM
Have to say I had no prior knowledge of the cameo in Zombieland myself and was pleasantly surprised by it, twas very well done! Enjoyable enough film it was, about 7/10 in my book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2009, 07:52:34 PM
No and No
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 24, 2009, 08:21:10 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 23, 2009, 09:50:35 AM
I'd go with 7/10 too. Starts well but after about 45 mins it wanes a little to the point that you're drifting in and out of concentration.

Excellent opening 20 mins though.
Up was the first trip to the cinema for the middle boy. It'll be a while before he's back. I'd give it 7 too but I'd need to see it again as I spent a lot of time chasing himself up and down the stairs in the cinema!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 24, 2009, 09:14:20 PM
Jaws on RTÉ 2 now.... sometimes the old classics are the best!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 25, 2009, 12:19:17 AM
Rocky 7?

http://www.empiremovies.com/2009/10/24/is-rocky-7-on-the-way/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 25, 2009, 10:10:01 AM
Watched the first 50mins of adventureland and switched it off, thought it was bland to say the least, this was the film with ryan reynolds, kristen from twilight, bill hader right?

Seen the Hurt Locker the other day, brilliant movie, intense and gripping, 9/10.

Cant wait to see Avatar in December.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on October 25, 2009, 01:54:18 PM
know it has been mentioned before.....
watched taken last night........ was impressed good action....
some deadly scenes of liam knocking ones out... a lot of head slams...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 25, 2009, 04:48:07 PM
Went to see Up at the cinema on Thursday night. Lovely wee film. Very touching story, with a few real elements which I didn't expect from a Disney movie.

The main reason I went though, was that Omagh finally got a 3D Digital Projector and this was the film they were showing. I gotta say, impressive stuff. Not too much came flying out of the screen, but when it did, I ducked!!  :D

Most of time, it was like looking into a room. Very impressive, but would love to see a good action movie or horror in 3D to get the full effect.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 25, 2009, 06:48:28 PM
Ziggy AVATAR is sci fi comint out soon, james cameron directed T2 and Titantic and hes behind the seat for this one. It took 7yrs to make and is all 3D action. Will be amazing no doubt. Out Decemeber 19. See trailer online.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Trevor Hill on October 25, 2009, 07:25:04 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on October 24, 2009, 09:14:20 PM
Jaws on RTÉ 2 now.... sometimes the old classics are the best!!

We weren't allowed to go to Cranfield all summer because of Jaws.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 25, 2009, 07:25:40 PM
Nice on Sligonian, must keep an aye out for that one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on October 25, 2009, 07:26:26 PM
Was thinking of goin seeing the new Saw......any reccomendations?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on October 25, 2009, 08:32:10 PM
Quote from: Trevor Hill on October 25, 2009, 07:25:04 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on October 24, 2009, 09:14:20 PM
Jaws on RTÉ 2 now.... sometimes the old classics are the best!!

We weren't allowed to go to Cranfield all summer because of Jaws.

You'd be surprised what lurks off Cranfield, and other parts of the Irish coast.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2009, 08:43:28 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 25, 2009, 07:25:40 PM
Nice on Sligonian, must keep an aye out for that one.
Zig is the 3d showing much more expensive than the regular show?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 25, 2009, 08:46:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2009, 08:43:28 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 25, 2009, 07:25:40 PM
Nice on Sligonian, must keep an aye out for that one.
Zig is the 3d showing much more expensive than the regular show?

In Omagh £5.50 for a regular show, £7.00 for 3D.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2009, 08:48:24 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 25, 2009, 08:46:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 25, 2009, 08:43:28 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 25, 2009, 07:25:40 PM
Nice on Sligonian, must keep an aye out for that one.
Zig is the 3d showing much more expensive than the regular show?

In Omagh £5.50 for a regular show, £7.00 for 3D.
Not much difference. Someone told me it was 11 quid ahead in Armagh and that was for children! Makes for an expensive couple of hours if that's really the price.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 26, 2009, 04:59:20 PM
Law Abiding Citizen = brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 26, 2009, 07:37:51 PM
I saw Felon the other night on DVD, was actually pretty good. I think its loosely based on events in a California prison in the 90's.... Stephen Dorf and Val Kilmer star in it... worth a watch

Also saw State of Play recently... very good show... Crowe is very good in it and so is Rachel McAdams and she is also very hot!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on October 26, 2009, 10:28:21 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 25, 2009, 12:19:17 AM
Rocky 7?

http://www.empiremovies.com/2009/10/24/is-rocky-7-on-the-way/

Yea, after he finishes Rambo 5 & Escape to Cemetery.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Green Grass on October 26, 2009, 11:34:41 PM
Training Day
A Bronx Tale
Carlito's Way
Boyz N da Hood
The Departed
Changeling
Gone baby Gone
Once upon a time in America (be prepared for a long night)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on October 27, 2009, 06:48:10 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on October 26, 2009, 04:59:20 PM
Law Abiding Citizen = brilliant

Just finished watching it..totally agree
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 27, 2009, 03:15:43 PM
TAKEN....what.a.film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on October 27, 2009, 04:34:46 PM
Quote from: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 27, 2009, 03:15:43 PM
TAKEN....what.a.film.

yeah its excellent!  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 30, 2009, 11:32:40 PM
Zombieland is still recomended for those that haven't seen it. For those that have here are a couple of musical pieces taken from secens in the movie.

From when Tallahassee jumps in the carnical shop and pulls the shutters to fight the zombies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNwl4XPOtj8

From the romantic scene in the movie stars house

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3QV5YMb0YQ
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 30, 2009, 11:36:47 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on October 27, 2009, 04:34:46 PM
Quote from: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 27, 2009, 03:15:43 PM
TAKEN....what.a.film.

yeah its excellent!  ;D

Thought it was shite
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on October 30, 2009, 11:38:53 PM
I watched that film with Eric Cantona in it ... I am Cantona or something. Really enjoyed it... feel good movie and funny at times. Good. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 30, 2009, 11:40:12 PM
Had forgot about that,must download it and have a look
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 30, 2009, 11:42:10 PM
Watched Pelham123 - shit story but worth watching.

Very disappointed with The Invention of Lying. Gervais is definitely a small-screener.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 30, 2009, 11:43:22 PM
Was dragged to see Couples Retreat the other night....Awful Awful Awful
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 30, 2009, 11:53:45 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 30, 2009, 11:44:01 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 30, 2009, 11:42:10 PM
Very disappointed with The Invention of Lying. Gervais is definitely a small-screener.
Too true.
Surely the penny will drop eventually. His problem is that he is getting involved in writing, directing and starring in movies so obviously he's gonna put himself in the lead role. It worked for Woody Allen! Unfortunately for Ricky his movies aren't that well written.

He'd be better letting the ego reduce a bit and take a good supporting role.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on October 30, 2009, 11:55:02 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 30, 2009, 11:44:01 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 30, 2009, 11:42:10 PM
Very disappointed with The Invention of Lying. Gervais is definitely a small-screener.
Too true.
Started well but just turned boring. He's a funny man but writer/director/lead actor dosen't seem to work for him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 30, 2009, 11:56:51 PM
Hate cantona the footballer love cantona the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 30, 2009, 11:57:31 PM
is there anything remotely decent on in the cinema at the minute?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on October 30, 2009, 11:58:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 30, 2009, 11:57:31 PM
is there anything remotely decent on in the cinema at the minute?
Honestly the new Saw is fairly good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 31, 2009, 12:00:12 AM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on October 30, 2009, 11:58:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 30, 2009, 11:57:31 PM
is there anything remotely decent on in the cinema at the minute?
Honestly the new Saw is fairly good
Hmm not a big fan of them films. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 31, 2009, 12:00:43 AM
Im looking forward to 2012..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on October 31, 2009, 12:01:51 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 31, 2009, 12:00:12 AM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on October 30, 2009, 11:58:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 30, 2009, 11:57:31 PM
is there anything remotely decent on in the cinema at the minute?
Honestly the new Saw is fairly good
Hmm not a big fan of them films.
Neither was I until I got dragged to this one and Iwas on the edge of my seat for the last half an hour. The last 5 were stupid but this one is actually good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 31, 2009, 12:04:33 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 31, 2009, 12:00:43 AM
Im looking forward to 2012..

The 22th annivertary of Liverpool's last title?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 31, 2009, 12:05:11 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 31, 2009, 12:04:33 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 31, 2009, 12:00:43 AM
Im looking forward to 2012..

The 22st anniverary of Liverpool's last title?

Your getting predictable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 31, 2009, 12:05:41 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 30, 2009, 11:57:31 PM
is there anything remotely decent on in the cinema at the minute?

Zombieland fits into a much higher category than "remotely decent". The imaginarium of Dr Parnassus is worth a look if you don't mind your movies being a bit abstract. UP is good for the fans of Toy Story cartoon type of movies. Apart from that there is a lot of average stuff from what I have seen and heard.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 31, 2009, 12:05:48 AM
You're.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 31, 2009, 12:07:25 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 31, 2009, 12:05:48 AM
You're.

22nd not 22st
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on October 31, 2009, 12:20:23 AM
Burned
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 31, 2009, 12:32:28 AM
I didn't write that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 31, 2009, 12:34:24 AM
You should have edited "anniverary" while you were at it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 31, 2009, 12:37:37 AM
Quote from: ONeill on October 31, 2009, 12:32:28 AM
I didn't write that.
Sir, sir, are you drunk?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 31, 2009, 12:38:02 AM
I did.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 02, 2009, 12:25:07 PM
Got 2 dvds out at the weekend...... both very average imo and not worth the effort.

New Town Killer (I think)
Public Enemies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 05:09:48 PM
Is the reason for such a poor year for films in the cinema anything to do with the writers strike last year?  I have never seen such a poor year for films but looking at some previews its about to pick up.  I saw the Vampire's assistant last night, and wasn't expecting to like it but thought it was very good.  I was really impressed with it.

Cant wait for Paranormal activity.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 02, 2009, 06:10:25 PM
Saw 'Away we go' at the weekend. It was I suppose a nice movie, about a couple expecting their 1st child, the wife/girlfirend will really enjoy, wouldn't classify it as a chcik flick though, not for the under 25s I'd iimagine either
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2009, 06:55:43 PM
Counting down the days ;D Link to avatar below. Looks epic.

http://movies.ign.com/dor/objects/800318/avatar/videos/avatar_trl_103009.html

Seen away we go aswell Dinny, enjoyed it, had a bit of depth to it.

Anyone seen Surrogates and 2012 yet? Have to see Zombieland and Inglorious basterds aswell. There next on my list.

Seen trailer for Prince of Persia, looks good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on November 06, 2009, 10:09:33 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 05:09:48 PM
Is the reason for such a poor year for films in the cinema anything to do with the writers strike last year?  I have never seen such a poor year for films but looking at some previews its about to pick up.  I saw the Vampire's assistant last night, and wasn't expecting to like it but thought it was very good.  I was really impressed with it.

Cant wait for Paranormal activity.

Watched this yesterday. Have to say it was a good show. Some parts of it were freaky as feck!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 06, 2009, 01:48:53 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2009, 06:55:43 PM
Counting down the days ;D Link to avatar below. Looks epic.

http://movies.ign.com/dor/objects/800318/avatar/videos/avatar_trl_103009.html

Seen away we go aswell Dinny, enjoyed it, had a bit of depth to it.

Anyone seen Surrogates and 2012 yet? Have to see Zombieland and Inglorious basterds aswell. There next on my list.

Seen trailer for Prince of Persia, looks good.

Surrogates is complete shite. Don't waste your time. Inglorious basterds...brilliant. Zombieland is good stuff as well, up there with shaun of the dead.

Paranormal activity is good stuff too, way better than the blair witch project.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Lady GAA GAA on November 09, 2009, 07:51:05 PM
http://www.arb-e.com/movies/online/online.php

decent site there for streaming recent movies, good bit of choice
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on November 09, 2009, 10:04:58 PM
Quote from: Lady GAA GAA on November 09, 2009, 07:51:05 PM
http://www.arb-e.com/movies/online/online.php

decent site there for streaming recent movies, good bit of choice

Thanks - looks the ticket
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 09, 2009, 10:41:36 PM
i know it has been previously mentioned but i don't want to have to go searching...

changeling is coming on shortly on sky is it worth the watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on November 10, 2009, 12:22:03 AM
Quote from: leenie on November 09, 2009, 10:41:36 PM
i know has been previously mentioned but i don't want to have to go searching...

changeling is coming on shortly on sky is it worth the watch?
aye, good show - hope it hasn't started!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 10, 2009, 01:23:20 AM
just watched it....

very good, not a fan of angelia but she was brilliant...

hard to believe its true story....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 10, 2009, 08:53:36 AM
Public Enemies was watched last night - pretty poor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 10, 2009, 09:21:14 AM
I saw My Sisters Keeper.
It was a bit sentimental but does raise some morale issues.
Not what I expected and well worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 10, 2009, 07:37:53 PM
I watched Donnie Brasco in the last week for the first time in a good few years, absolutely top movie and I'm surprised it doesn't get mentioned in the same breath as some of other gangster flicks like Goodfellas, Casino etc.  Both Johnny Depp and Pacino gave top drawer performances in it and it's not often that a 2 hour movie feels short and you're a wee bit disappointed that it wasn't longer by another half hour or so

Saw Death Race recently too, fairly good movie, straight forward enough show, doesn't try to be anything else for an enjoyable 90 minutes...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 10, 2009, 07:41:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 10, 2009, 08:53:36 AM
Public Enemies was watched last night - pretty poor.
I thought so too, was disappointed with it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 10, 2009, 07:43:43 PM
So how good is The Hurt Locker,have it downloaded and going to watch it some night herself isn't around so i can watch it in peace and not have to listen to her numerous questions
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 10, 2009, 08:03:42 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 10, 2009, 07:43:43 PM
So how good is The Hurt Locker,have it downloaded and going to watch it some night herself isn't around so i can watch it in peace and not have to listen to her numerous questions
but you'll have no one to put your arm around
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 10, 2009, 08:06:18 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 10, 2009, 07:43:43 PM
So how good is The Hurt Locker,have it downloaded and going to watch it some night herself isn't around so i can watch it in peace and not have to listen to her numerous questions

Ya it's good, not amazing. Don't think i'd be in a rush to watch it again but it's defo worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on November 10, 2009, 10:53:10 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 30, 2009, 11:36:47 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on October 27, 2009, 04:34:46 PM
Quote from: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on October 27, 2009, 03:15:43 PM
TAKEN....what.a.film.

yeah its excellent!  ;D

Thought it was shite

You serious??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: randomtask on November 11, 2009, 12:37:05 AM
no country for old men. class stuff
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Aerlik on November 11, 2009, 07:42:51 AM
I took my son to see "A Christmas Carol" at the weekend.  It frightened him a bit, but I thought it was fantastic.  Superb 3-D stuff.  Probably not for any child under the age of 7 or 8 though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 11, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
Watched Changling again on sky still fantastic show second time round.
Someone told me "The strangers" was great film and real scary - was all looking forward to watching it but it was pretty shyte
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 13, 2009, 09:40:15 AM
Got Taken with Liam Neeson out last night. An enjoyable romp........ think Charles Bronson (Death Wish) with the pension book. Worth a watch and I am not a huge fan of "action" films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rudigar on November 13, 2009, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on November 11, 2009, 09:40:41 AM
Watched Changling again on sky still fantastic show second time round.


Is that the Jolie one? Excellent show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 13, 2009, 10:06:43 AM
The Strangers is a decent show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 13, 2009, 10:44:19 AM
Yep the one with angelina jolie - couldnt get it out of my head for few days after -knowing it was true.

Didnt think strangers was decent - got very monotonous i thought - bit freaky in bits surely but thought it sounded better than it actually was.

Anyone ever see the show - I know my first name is stephen ? Was just thinking about it the other day - i remember watching it years ago about the wee boy being kidnapped - was a great film at the time
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 13, 2009, 11:27:28 AM
Seen Zombieland 9/10, class movie.

Seen Land of the Lost 6/10 not Ferrels best.

Jennifers Body was ok 6/10, Megan is hot in it for sure.

Seen 9 the animated flick and enjoyed it 8/10.

A film ive meant to see for ages Good Will Hunting, and to be honest for the full 2hrs i was encapsolated. Truely a great story excellently told. 10/10. Just couldnt fault it.

Aerlik Im gonna watch a Christmas Carol today for sure, looks good.

Jees I thought TAKEN was excellent. A vengeance type of movie where Neeson was just kick ass tough.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on November 13, 2009, 11:31:19 AM
Good Will Hunting, an absolute classic, as is Finding Forrester with Sean Connery
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 13, 2009, 11:36:05 AM
Good Will Hunting is unbelievable.  Other good Damon films are The Legend of Bagger Vance and Rounders.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: boojangles on November 13, 2009, 11:36:15 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 13, 2009, 11:27:28 AM
Seen Zombieland 9/10, class movie.

Seen Land of the Lost 6/10 not Ferrels best.

Jennifers Body was ok 6/10, Megan is hot in it for sure.

Seen 9 the animated flick and enjoyed it 8/10.

A film ive meant to see for ages Good Will Hunting, and to be honest for the full 2hrs i was encapsolated. Truely a great story excellently told. 10/10. Just couldnt fault it.

Aerlik Im gonna watch a Christmas Carol today for sure, looks good.

Jees I thought TAKEN was excellent. A vengeance type of movie where Neeson was just kick ass tough.

Have to say I thought Taken was the worst film Iv seen in a long time.No real story development.Lands in Paris and kidnapped within minutes. From about 3 words on a mobile fone Neeson can track exactly where ya man is,etc. Come on now.I can't fault Neeson in it,as some of the stunts look class but the whole lot is just totally unbelieveable.You'd swear its God looking for Jesus at times.

Seen Fourth Kind last nite. Worth a watch and some scenes are very good. It makes it out to be a true story but Iv been looking for evidence on-line and it seems like the whole story is a spoof.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 13, 2009, 11:49:10 AM
Quote from: boojangles on November 13, 2009, 11:36:15 AM
Have to say I thought Taken was the worst film Iv seen in a long time.No real story development.Lands in Paris and kidnapped within minutes. From about 3 words on a mobile fone Neeson can track exactly where ya man is,etc. Come on now.I can't fault Neeson in it,as some of the stunts look class but the whole lot is just totally unbelieveable.You'd swear its God looking for Jesus at times.

Why dont you ruin the ending for everyone as well?  ;)

Taken was a good film IMO, one of the better modern action films. Beats the socks off Transporter or any shite like that.

I saw Zombieland last night. Pure daft but quite enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 13, 2009, 11:55:29 AM
I thought taken was one of the best shows ive watched in a while. As for fourth kind - was thinking about going to see that but is it about aliens and all that?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 13, 2009, 12:04:36 PM
Paranormal activity......will scare the b'jesus out of alot of people. 7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on November 13, 2009, 12:09:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 13, 2009, 12:04:36 PM
Paranormal activity......will scare the b'jesus out of alot of people. 7.5/10

Couldn't agree more. thought it was well worth the watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 13, 2009, 12:28:01 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on November 13, 2009, 12:09:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 13, 2009, 12:04:36 PM
Paranormal activity......will scare the b'jesus out of alot of people. 7.5/10

Couldn't agree more. thought it was well worth the watching.


Is it in the cinemas yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 13, 2009, 12:40:27 PM
Yep think it came out last weekend - may take a wee trip to see it tonight
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 13, 2009, 12:40:59 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 13, 2009, 12:28:01 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on November 13, 2009, 12:09:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 13, 2009, 12:04:36 PM
Paranormal activity......will scare the b'jesus out of alot of people. 7.5/10

Couldn't agree more. thought it was well worth the watching.


Is it in the cinemas yet?

Advanced screenings tonight, think it's on general release next week. Was made in 2007 for 15,000 dollars...mad!!I saw it on the project free tv website, perfect quality.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 13, 2009, 12:41:57 PM
Must be different in the south then - cos i know the girl i work with is after saying she went to see it last saturday
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 13, 2009, 12:58:01 PM
Quote from: boojangles on November 13, 2009, 11:36:15 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 13, 2009, 11:27:28 AM
Seen Zombieland 9/10, class movie.

Seen Land of the Lost 6/10 not Ferrels best.

Jennifers Body was ok 6/10, Megan is hot in it for sure.

Seen 9 the animated flick and enjoyed it 8/10.

A film ive meant to see for ages Good Will Hunting, and to be honest for the full 2hrs i was encapsolated. Truely a great story excellently told. 10/10. Just couldnt fault it.

Aerlik Im gonna watch a Christmas Carol today for sure, looks good.

Jees I thought TAKEN was excellent. A vengeance type of movie where Neeson was just kick ass tough.

Have to say I thought Taken was the worst film Iv seen in a long time.No real story development.Lands in Paris and kidnapped within minutes. From about 3 words on a mobile fone Neeson can track exactly where ya man is,etc. Come on now.I can't fault Neeson in it,as some of the stunts look class but the whole lot is just totally unbelieveable.You'd swear its God looking for Jesus at times.

Seen Fourth Kind last nite. Worth a watch and some scenes are very good. It makes it out to be a true story but Iv been looking for evidence on-line and it seems like the whole story is a spoof.

Ahh no I found Taken to be very enjoyable.... nothing too far fetched insofar as he doesn't take on and win a gun battle with a small army... decent movie which does exactly what it's supposed to for 90 minutes

Saw X-Men: Wolverine the other night... decent enough movie without ever blowing your socks off with anything new or daring....

looked at Terminator: Salvation, top show.  Liked the whole look and feel of the movie - really got the whole post-Judgment day, humanity on its knees. the action is very good without being OTT

Saw Outlaw last night, a British movie from 2007 with Sean Bean in it.  thought it was very good, the characters a couple of the main ones especially were very conflicting and weren't just a sraight case of good guys doing harm to the badies
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 13, 2009, 01:21:17 PM
Taken is way over rated by a lot of people on here. I thought it was really a bad spirited movie. A decent action movie in some ways a bit like Punisher. At least Punisher is more honest about what it is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on November 13, 2009, 01:29:23 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 13, 2009, 12:40:59 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 13, 2009, 12:28:01 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on November 13, 2009, 12:09:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 13, 2009, 12:04:36 PM
Paranormal activity......will scare the b'jesus out of alot of people. 7.5/10

Couldn't agree more. thought it was well worth the watching.


Is it in the cinemas yet?

Advanced screenings tonight, think it's on general release next week. Was made in 2007 for 15,000 dollars...mad!!I saw it on the project free tv website, perfect quality.

I watched it on watch-movies.net. Good quality streaming on one of the links.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 13, 2009, 01:30:54 PM
Taken is good to watch but you know what to expect.  Its been done loads of times before with slight tweeks from Charlie Bronson in Death Wish, Seagal in Hard To Kill, your man Thomas Jane in the Punisher and even Vin Diesel in A Man Apart.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 13, 2009, 02:57:04 PM
Would really recommend Capturing the Friedmans ...... available in Chartbusters. A documentary about a deplorable crime that really makes you think. Visits the crime from both sides and leaves it up to you to draw your own conclusions.

Definitely not a Will Ferrell type flick but will imo blow your mind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 17, 2009, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:13:40 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 12, 2009, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:00:03 AM
Watched Role Models tonight in the house. Not a bad wee film. Not the film I was expecting, but there was a few good wee laughs in it :)
The wee lad is worth about two laughs. Once you past the fact that a wee lad is cursing for the sake of cursing, there is very little humour in this film.
Crap, really.


You said you didn't like Zach and Miri, so your taste isn't up to much.


watched zach and miri last nite and thought it was dung!

the premise for the film is good and expected better but since every other word was a curse and very few one liners, i was very disappointed!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 18, 2009, 12:05:13 AM
You're just a silly girl, what do you know leenie!  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 18, 2009, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on November 18, 2009, 12:05:13 AM
You're just a silly girl, what do you know leenie!  ::)

more than you it seems!  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 18, 2009, 01:10:51 AM
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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 19, 2009, 08:27:02 PM
anyone see this 2012? might go and see it at weekend if it's any good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 19, 2009, 08:28:54 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 17, 2009, 11:56:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:13:40 AM
Quote from: hardstation on June 12, 2009, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 12, 2009, 12:00:03 AM
Watched Role Models tonight in the house. Not a bad wee film. Not the film I was expecting, but there was a few good wee laughs in it :)
The wee lad is worth about two laughs. Once you past the fact that a wee lad is cursing for the sake of cursing, there is very little humour in this film.
Crap, really.


You said you didn't like Zach and Miri, so your taste isn't up to much.


watched zach and miri last nite and thought it was dung!

the premise for the film is good and expected better but since every other word was a curse and very few one liners, i was very disappointed!

I enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 19, 2009, 08:37:42 PM

eh i wonder why?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on November 19, 2009, 09:08:07 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 19, 2009, 08:27:02 PM
anyone see this 2012? might go and see it at weekend if it's any good

Was thinking about it myself, but all the reviews I've heard say its atrocious
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stew on November 19, 2009, 09:16:40 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 19, 2009, 08:27:02 PM
anyone see this 2012? might go and see it at weekend if it's any good

I thought it was ket.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on November 19, 2009, 09:20:35 PM
I have seen 2012 and can confirm that it is one of the worst films I have ever watched. Terrible and the special effects/last minute escapes are just tiresome.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 19, 2009, 09:21:44 PM
I love all those disaster films though...independence day, the day after tomorrow etc etc
hmmm

What's so terrible about it arthur?  It's at 6.5 on imdb.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on November 19, 2009, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 19, 2009, 09:21:44 PM
I love all those disaster films though...independence day, the day after tomorrow etc etc
hmmm

What's so terrible about it arthur?  It's at 6.5 on imdb.

Only 37% on rotten tomatoes though, its generally more reliable. Got some pretty damning reviews.

On another note, can't wait to see The Road. Brilliant book and seems to have been well cast with Viggo Mortensen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on November 19, 2009, 09:58:24 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 19, 2009, 09:21:44 PM
I love all those disaster films though...independence day, the day after tomorrow etc etc
hmmm

What's so terrible about it arthur?  It's at 6.5 on imdb.

Is imdb that reliable though when it comes to ratings?  Keep in mind they have The Dark Knight in the top 10 films of all time.  ::) ???

I'm not a big fan of disaster films, thought the day after tomorrow was terrible.  Will still probably go and see this though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 19, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on November 19, 2009, 09:20:35 PM
I have seen 2012 and can confirm that it is one of the worst films I have ever watched. Terrible and the special effects/last minute escapes are just tiresome.

Gimmi a break.

I saw 2012 and its like this...
If you are willing to leave your brain at the door and you enjoy excellent (although far fetched) special effects and eye candy then you wont be disappointed.
If you like your action films like Independence Day and the Transformers series then this film is for you.

Its fun, but dont take it seriously as its more of a piss take of disaster films.
Visually its ground-breaking and a good cinematic experience in that way only; as the plot is so hysterically far-fetched it actually pokes fun at itself.

I have also seen The Men Who Stare At Goats this week.
Pure shite, avoid it like the plague.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 19, 2009, 11:13:02 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 17, 2009, 11:56:30 PM
watched zach and miri last nite and thought it was dung!

the premise for the film is good and expected better but since every other word was a curse and very few one liners, i was very disappointed!

She's a Lady. Whoa whoa whoa, She's a Lady.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on November 20, 2009, 10:07:52 AM
I saw 2012 last weekend and its likeAbbeysider said, leave your brian at the door and just enjoy the special effects, they are brilliant. The plots nuts, so don't take it seriously, but again the special effects are what this movie is about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 10:27:12 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 19, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on November 19, 2009, 09:20:35 PM
I have seen 2012 and can confirm that it is one of the worst films I have ever watched. Terrible and the special effects/last minute escapes are just tiresome.

Gimmi a break.

I saw 2012 and its like this...
If you are willing to leave your brain at the door and you enjoy excellent (although far fetched) special effects and eye candy then you wont be disappointed.
If you like your action films like Independence Day and the Transformers series then this film is for you.

Its fun, but dont take it seriously as its more of a piss take of disaster films.
Visually its ground-breaking and a good cinematic experience in that way only; as the plot is so hysterically far-fetched it actually pokes fun at itself.

I have also seen The Men Who Stare At Goats this week.
Pure shite, avoid it like the plague.


Saw it last night and was very wary of it as my brother said it was possibly the worst film he'd ever seen.

I actually thought it was quite funny. Not brilliant or anything and probably not to everyone's taste but it was dark and very quirky and I thought Clooney's performance was exceptional. He has that loveable weirdo quality which he has displayed so well before in films like O Brother Where Art Thou and Leatherheads. It's actually the same kind of humour as those 2 films so if you enjoyed them you will enjoy this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 20, 2009, 10:39:29 AM
Harry Brown......Michael Cane will get an oscar.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 20, 2009, 11:04:57 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 10:27:12 AM
...The Men Who Stare at Goats...

Saw it last night and was very wary of it as my brother said it was possibly the worst film he'd ever seen.

I actually thought it was quite funny. Not brilliant or anything and probably not to everyone's taste but it was dark and very quirky and I thought Clooney's performance was exceptional. He has that loveable weirdo quality which he has displayed so well before in films like O Brother Where Art Thou and Leatherheads. It's actually the same kind of humour as those 2 films so if you enjoyed them you will enjoy this.

I dont know could you compare it to Oh Brother Where Art Thou but The Men Who Stare at Goats certainly tried its hardest to look and feel like Oh Brother but fails miserably.

Its a largely pointless film with very few laughs. I didnt think it a dark comedy, as it was laught hearted and more pointing fun at hippies and conspiratory theories.

Clooney was Ok, not at his best but at least he was Ok. Spacey was very annoying and I cant understand how he took the role.
Ewan McGregor had an American accent for a whole 5 minutes at the start and then proceeded to use a Scottish accent for the rest of the film. Lazy stuff by him and the director.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Alco Pup on November 20, 2009, 11:05:36 AM
Any one seen / heard anything about Law abiding citizen??

From trailers it looks pretty good...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BerfArmagh on November 20, 2009, 11:41:35 AM
Avatar from James Cameron will be the biggest movie of the year when it comes out. Its 3D & the trailor looks amazing
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 12:00:13 PM
Quote from: BerfArmagh on November 20, 2009, 11:41:35 AM
Avatar from James Cameron will be the biggest movie of the year when it comes out. Its 3D & the trailor looks amazing

They ripped it to shreds on South Park the other week apparently it's a rip off of some film out a long time ago... I'll still probably watch it though.

Anybody into this Twilight Vampire crap? It's out tonight and it will push James Cameron very close as the biggest film of the year. The franchise is a complete gold mine at this stage!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 20, 2009, 12:30:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 12:00:13 PM
Quote from: BerfArmagh on November 20, 2009, 11:41:35 AM
Avatar from James Cameron will be the biggest movie of the year when it comes out. Its 3D & the trailor looks amazing

They ripped it to shreds on South Park the other week apparently it's a rip off of some film out a long time ago... I'll still probably watch it though.

Anybody into this Twilight Vampire crap? It's out tonight and it will push James Cameron very close as the biggest film of the year. The franchise is a complete gold mine at this stage!!

is the original Twilight any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on November 20, 2009, 12:45:50 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 10:27:12 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 19, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on November 19, 2009, 09:20:35 PM
I have seen 2012 and can confirm that it is one of the worst films I have ever watched. Terrible and the special effects/last minute escapes are just tiresome.

Gimmi a break.

I saw 2012 and its like this...
If you are willing to leave your brain at the door and you enjoy excellent (although far fetched) special effects and eye candy then you wont be disappointed.
If you like your action films like Independence Day and the Transformers series then this film is for you.

Its fun, but dont take it seriously as its more of a piss take of disaster films.
Visually its ground-breaking and a good cinematic experience in that way only; as the plot is so hysterically far-fetched it actually pokes fun at itself.

I have also seen The Men Who Stare At Goats this week.
Pure shite, avoid it like the plague.


Saw it last night and was very wary of it as my brother said it was possibly the worst film he'd ever seen.

I actually thought it was quite funny. Not brilliant or anything and probably not to everyone's taste but it was dark and very quirky and I thought Clooney's performance was exceptional. He has that loveable weirdo quality which he has displayed so well before in films like O Brother Where Art Thou and Leatherheads. It's actually the same kind of humour as those 2 films so if you enjoyed them you will enjoy this.

Nother Clooney film thats I though was piss your pants funny was burn after reading! If its out on DVD get it, class film.

Watched the men who stare at goats the other night-it was very funny in places, others just a nightmare. Thought spacey giving clooney the death slap was brilliant-"you dont know when its coming, but once you have been hit with it, eventually the death slap will catch up on you!"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ArmaghLedd on November 20, 2009, 03:08:29 PM
Taken Cracking Film should of been Movie of the Year last year its a must see!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 04:16:24 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 20, 2009, 12:30:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 12:00:13 PM
Quote from: BerfArmagh on November 20, 2009, 11:41:35 AM
Avatar from James Cameron will be the biggest movie of the year when it comes out. Its 3D & the trailor looks amazing

They ripped it to shreds on South Park the other week apparently it's a rip off of some film out a long time ago... I'll still probably watch it though.

Anybody into this Twilight Vampire crap? It's out tonight and it will push James Cameron very close as the biggest film of the year. The franchise is a complete gold mine at this stage!!

is the original Twilight any good?

It's alright... not worth the hype it generated but not awful either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 20, 2009, 04:34:27 PM
Quote from: ArmaghLedd on November 20, 2009, 03:08:29 PM
Taken Cracking Film should of been Movie of the Year last year its a must see!

What is it with people and TAKEN ???
I honestly thought it was awful
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 20, 2009, 04:40:20 PM
the books are very good imo...

i am in interested in seeing new moon,  because twilight had very little money spent on it and the special effects are limited... it was only after twilights release that it became so popular....
a lot more money has been spent on new moon and has an added cast of michael sheen and dakota fanning....

i do hope they don't stray to far away from the book as it is well written and not too unrealistic...

i won't be going to see it until next week or so as it is all my students and scor children have been talking about so i think i would feel a tad bit too old!


Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 20, 2009, 04:34:27 PM
Quote from: ArmaghLedd on November 20, 2009, 03:08:29 PM
Taken Cracking Film should of been Movie of the Year last year its a must see!

What is it with people and TAKEN ???
I honestly thought it was awful


i loved it... thought liam was a brilliant hard man and some of the moves/headbutts/head slams were class!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on November 20, 2009, 05:01:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 20, 2009, 12:00:13 PM
Quote from: BerfArmagh on November 20, 2009, 11:41:35 AM
Avatar from James Cameron will be the biggest movie of the year when it comes out. Its 3D & the trailor looks amazing

They ripped it to shreds on South Park the other week apparently it's a rip off of some film out a long time ago... I'll still probably watch it though.

Anybody into this Twilight Vampire crap? It's out tonight and it will push James Cameron very close as the biggest film of the year. The franchise is a complete gold mine at this stage!!

Yeah, Dance with Wolves. Reading the synopsis of Avatar it sounds uncannily similar, only with aliens instead of Indians. Dances with Wolves was excellent though, so if you're gonna copy another movie you could do a lot worse.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 22, 2009, 05:39:19 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 19, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on November 19, 2009, 09:20:35 PM
I have seen 2012 and can confirm that it is one of the worst films I have ever watched. Terrible and the special effects/last minute escapes are just tiresome.

Gimmi a break.

I saw 2012 and its like this...
If you are willing to leave your brain at the door and you enjoy excellent (although far fetched) special effects and eye candy then you wont be disappointed.
If you like your action films like Independence Day and the Transformers series then this film is for you.

Its fun, but dont take it seriously as its more of a piss take of disaster films.
Visually its ground-breaking and a good cinematic experience in that way only; as the plot is so hysterically far-fetched it actually pokes fun at itself.

I have also seen The Men Who Stare At Goats this week.
Pure shite, avoid it like the plague.

Seen it there today, enjoyable enough, passed a couple of hours.  Don't think I'd be runnign to watch it again though, by no means a classic. 
Other disaster films are a lot better imo.  Loved the bit where it showed glimpse of the Queen and the corgis heading for the ship, I like subtle details like that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on November 22, 2009, 06:17:57 PM
2012 a load of rubbish. End of.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on November 22, 2009, 09:07:56 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 20, 2009, 04:40:20 PM
the books are very good imo...

i am in interested in seeing new moon,  because twilight had very little money spent on it and the special effects are limited... it was only after twilights release that it became so popular....
a lot more money has been spent on new moon and has an added cast of michael sheen and dakota fanning....

i do hope they don't stray to far away from the book as it is well written and not too unrealistic...

i won't be going to see it until next week or so as it is all my students and scor children have been talking about so i think i would feel a tad bit too old!


Leenie, went to see New Moon this evening and thought it was very good. It stays as close to the book as possible in the two hours running time. I am a big fan of the Twilight series and the next one is due out in June. Downside is the amount of fecking children talking during the film. That really gets on my wick people talking during a film  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 23, 2009, 08:39:10 AM
The Hangover is dirt.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on November 23, 2009, 09:35:22 AM
Watched a deadly film yesterday evening. Its an older film and it was on true movies on sky and bes on regularly. Its called Gone in the Night and its in 2 parts - excellent film- based on a couple who were wrongly convicted for the kidnap and murder of their 7 year old daughter. Very thought provoking and very sad. Cops were disgusting in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 23, 2009, 09:45:57 AM
I have Terminator Salvation at the house, watching it tonight - any good?  Never got into Star Trek either but a friend who is freakish about it said the new one is brilliant and takes it from the start so you need not know anything about it previously. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 23, 2009, 09:56:15 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2009, 09:45:57 AM
I have Terminator Salvation at the house, watching it tonight - any good?  Never got into Star Trek either but a friend who is freakish about it said the new one is brilliant and takes it from the start so you need not know anything about it previously.

Terminator Salvation was excellent imo, it has the grimness of the war and isolation down to a tee. 9/10.

On Star Trek, i went to see with a mate who hates spaceship movies as he calls them but he like the trailer so he said hed tag along. I was blown away and he thought it was brilliant. Im a sci fi geek anyway, more a star wars man, but this Star Trek when it came out on dvd I watched 8 times in 3 weeks. Its definitly the best Star Trek, with First contact the only one close in recent yrs. Up there with the critically acclaimed old ones. Your mate is right, its basically how Kirk and Spock started out from birth to there early yrs. 10/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on November 23, 2009, 10:09:27 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2009, 09:45:57 AM
I have Terminator Salvation at the house, watching it tonight - any good?  Never got into Star Trek either but a friend who is freakish about it said the new one is brilliant and takes it from the start so you need not know anything about it previously.

Absolutely crap.  Terrible film, way behind the first two and a lot worse than the third as well.  Bits of it would make you cringe, pure Hollywood rubbish.  So much wrong with this film but I wont ruin it for you.  Oh and this is coming from a massive Terminator fan, I thought I couldn't hate any Terminator film no matter how bad it was...I was wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on November 23, 2009, 10:26:41 AM
Hearing good reports about A Serious Man the new Coen Bros movie...anyone seen it yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 23, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2009, 08:39:10 AM
The Hangover is dirt.
I really enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 23, 2009, 11:11:10 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 23, 2009, 09:56:15 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2009, 09:45:57 AM
I have Terminator Salvation at the house, watching it tonight - any good?  Never got into Star Trek either but a friend who is freakish about it said the new one is brilliant and takes it from the start so you need not know anything about it previously.

Terminator Salvation was excellent imo, it has the grimness of the war and isolation down to a tee. 9/10.

On Star Trek, i went to see with a mate who hates spaceship movies as he calls them but he like the trailer so he said hed tag along. I was blown away and he thought it was brilliant. Im a sci fi geek anyway, more a star wars man, but this Star Trek when it came out on dvd I watched 8 times in 3 weeks. Its definitly the best Star Trek, with First contact the only one close in recent yrs. Up there with the critically acclaimed old ones. Your mate is right, its basically how Kirk and Spock started out from birth to there early yrs. 10/10.

I didn't like Star Trek. Visually I thought it was up there with the best SE I've seen, but the story itself was stupid, boring and predictable.

The only satisification I took away from it was that hit the re-boot button and all 'knowledge' Trekkies had collected regarding the series and films is now void. :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 23, 2009, 07:01:06 PM
New Moon....dragged to see it by the GF was friday. I would go as far as saying i'd rather go blind than see that movie again. Nothing happens and yer one isn't even that deadly. Shocking. If there wasn't books, i'd say it would be one of the worst movies of all time, just getting carried along by the books.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 02, 2009, 12:01:37 PM
Quote from: Alco Pup on November 20, 2009, 11:05:36 AM
Any one seen / heard anything about Law abiding citizen??

From trailers it looks pretty good...
Seen it at the weekend, it's alright, enjoyable.  I wouldnt rush out to watch it but you could do worse. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 02, 2009, 12:11:40 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 23, 2009, 10:26:41 AM
Hearing good reports about A Serious Man the new Coen Bros movie...anyone seen it yet?

Yep, I saw it on Monday. Not they're best work, funny in parts...typical Coen brothers though, bit mad and they starting to get up their own arses with the ambiguous ending yet again, like they got plaudits for it a few times but it's starting to become tiresome. 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: amallon on December 02, 2009, 12:15:58 PM
Sorry for going off topic but can anyone recommend a good online movie rental service where you get the DVD's in the post and send them back when you are ready.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 02, 2009, 12:19:38 PM
Quote from: amallon on December 02, 2009, 12:15:58 PM
Sorry for going off topic but can anyone recommend a good online movie rental service where you get the DVD's in the post and send them back when you are ready.
Lovefilm  - been using them for years.  Used blockbuster for a good while too, equally as good.

Only thing about any of those services if you create rental lists you won't always get the titles on the top of your list.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 02, 2009, 12:46:21 PM
Saw bits of an Israeli flick called Beaufort on BBC4 some weeks ago about Israeli soldiers in Lebanon. Great flick(from what I seen of it) and watching out for it again so I can see it all.

Brilliant scene in it involving bomb disposal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 03, 2009, 12:46:10 AM

watch seven pounds last night and thought it was brilliant....

real conscience film....

as for using the jellyfish.... man i felt a tear in my eye!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on December 05, 2009, 04:17:16 PM
DO NOT ever watch a film called 'Donkey punch'...sounded good to us, violence and graphic sex scenes it said ont back..we thought this will be worth a watch..my arse!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 05, 2009, 04:40:04 PM
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi on now on ITV 1....

Some show!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on December 05, 2009, 04:42:36 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 23, 2009, 10:26:41 AM
Hearing good reports about A Serious Man the new Coen Bros movie...anyone seen it yet?

anybody know when this is due in belfast? moviehouse had it advertised as opening on novmber 20, then seemed to pull the plugs for some reason.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on December 05, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Quote from: WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! on December 05, 2009, 04:17:16 PM
DO NOT ever watch a film called 'Donkey punch'...sounded good to us, violence and graphic sex scenes it said ont back..we thought this will be worth a watch..my arse!

its worth it just for your doll winstons tits.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 05, 2009, 08:46:00 PM
Moon.

If you like gaudy sci-fi with a modern twist, watch it. I loved it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 07, 2009, 10:06:27 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 05, 2009, 04:40:04 PM
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi on now on ITV 1....

Some show!!!

The Empire Strikes Back was better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 10:28:02 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 23, 2009, 07:01:06 PM
New Moon....dragged to see it by the GF was friday. I would go as far as saying i'd rather go blind than see that movie again. Nothing happens and yer one isn't even that deadly. Shocking. If there wasn't books, i'd say it would be one of the worst movies of all time, just getting carried along by the books.

While normally I cant stand romantic films, I thought New Moon was brilliant, though I was a fan of Twilight aswell...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 10:59:59 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 10:28:02 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 23, 2009, 07:01:06 PM
New Moon....dragged to see it by the GF was friday. I would go as far as saying i'd rather go blind than see that movie again. Nothing happens and yer one isn't even that deadly. Shocking. If there wasn't books, i'd say it would be one of the worst movies of all time, just getting carried along by the books.

While normally I cant stand romantic films, I thought New Moon was brilliant, though I was a fan of Twilight aswell...

Really??Suppose, it's doing class at the box office so couldn't be that bad. I just couldn't see what the big deal was, whats with all the looking away into the distance everytime when they are talking to each other? Yer one Dakota Fanning grew up to be one creepy looking girl...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on December 07, 2009, 11:39:27 AM
Watched Miami Vice last night, didn't realise it was as bad in the Cinema. The editing is all over the place and the plot is ludicrous.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 12:27:44 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

Cinema ending is brutal. Original was much better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 12:27:44 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

Cinema ending is brutal. Original was much better.

I know its now going to look like I'm disagreeing with you for the sake of it.  Maybe its because your a Chargers fan.  :P  But I thought the cinema ending was much better.

But its the best horror film I have seen in a few years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 07, 2009, 02:07:32 PM
Seen Ninja Assassin last week.
Very graphic, not a bad story line.  The Asians all played their parts but some of the others were questionable. 
Great story and fantastic action.  Must see for an Martial Arts movie fans
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 02:12:01 PM
Also saw The last house on the left, the orginal one.  A load of shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 12:27:44 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

Cinema ending is brutal. Original was much better.

I know its now going to look like I'm disagreeing with you for the sake of it.  Maybe its because your a Chargers fan.  :P  But I thought the cinema ending was much better.

But its the best horror film I have seen in a few years.

Ha,maybe...could well be the whole Mayo/Galway Broncos/Chargers thing alright :D Cinema ending gave more of a fright, no argument there but just kinda lost the realism that the rest of the movie created. Best horror i've seen in awhile too though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 07, 2009, 02:33:56 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 12:27:44 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

Cinema ending is brutal. Original was much better.

I know its now going to look like I'm disagreeing with you for the sake of it.  Maybe its because your a Chargers fan.  :P  But I thought the cinema ending was much better.

But its the best horror film I have seen in a few years.

Ha,maybe...could well be the whole Mayo/Galway Broncos/Chargers thing alright :D Cinema ending gave more of a fright, no argument there but just kinda lost the realism that the rest of the movie created. Best horror i've seen in awhile too though.

Pretty decent horror but the cinema ending was a bit shit, as many people laughed as screamed in the cinema where I watched it. Can you download the original ending on its own from anywhere? Wouldn't mind seeing it but can't be arsed download the whole movie for it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bainisteoir on December 07, 2009, 02:49:31 PM
Hard to beat home alone around Xmas time  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: AFS on December 07, 2009, 02:33:56 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 12:27:44 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

Cinema ending is brutal. Original was much better.

I know its now going to look like I'm disagreeing with you for the sake of it.  Maybe its because your a Chargers fan.  :P  But I thought the cinema ending was much better.

But its the best horror film I have seen in a few years.

Ha,maybe...could well be the whole Mayo/Galway Broncos/Chargers thing alright :D Cinema ending gave more of a fright, no argument there but just kinda lost the realism that the rest of the movie created. Best horror i've seen in awhile too though.

Pretty decent horror but the cinema ending was a bit shit, as many people laughed as screamed in the cinema where I watched it. Can you download the original ending on its own from anywhere? Wouldn't mind seeing it but can't be arsed download the whole movie for it.

Go to project free tv website and it streams from there, think they get it off zshare. It streams so just fast forward it to the last 5/10 mins. Should be the original ending because most versions on the net have the original ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 07, 2009, 02:52:54 PM
When is Elf on?? Best Christmas film ever made bar none!!!

"I just like to smile smiling's my favourite!"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 07, 2009, 03:15:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: AFS on December 07, 2009, 02:33:56 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 12:27:44 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

Cinema ending is brutal. Original was much better.

I know its now going to look like I'm disagreeing with you for the sake of it.  Maybe its because your a Chargers fan.  :P  But I thought the cinema ending was much better.

But its the best horror film I have seen in a few years.

Ha,maybe...could well be the whole Mayo/Galway Broncos/Chargers thing alright :D Cinema ending gave more of a fright, no argument there but just kinda lost the realism that the rest of the movie created. Best horror i've seen in awhile too though.

Pretty decent horror but the cinema ending was a bit shit, as many people laughed as screamed in the cinema where I watched it. Can you download the original ending on its own from anywhere? Wouldn't mind seeing it but can't be arsed download the whole movie for it.

Go to project free tv website and it streams from there, think they get it off zshare. It streams so just fast forward it to the last 5/10 mins. Should be the original ending because most versions on the net have the original ending.

Cheers  :)

:-\ not that great either. Gonna have to agree with Galwaybhoy and say the cinema one was a bit better. According to the director, there's a third ending where *she goes up to the camera and slits her throat*

*spoiler*
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 03:35:18 PM
Just watched it back there again, I'm actually torn. Original wasn't as good as i remembered...still bit more realistic though. That 3rd ending would have been mad, would have pushed it up to a +18's ratings anyways!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The squinted eye on December 07, 2009, 03:50:11 PM
Missus was away last weekend so I got my man films weekend in. I Let them build up for a month or two and then splurge when she is away

Terminator Salvation - Not bad, heard it wasnt great but i thought it was alright
Star Trek - Liked it but not as good as I heard
Red Cliff - I love these big martial art movies, thought it was good but probably not quite as good as Flying Daggers or Hero
3 Kingdoms - Better than I thought it would be but probably not quite as good as Red Cliff
Body of Lies - Very good, one of the better ones I have seen lately
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 07, 2009, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: The squinted eye on December 07, 2009, 03:50:11 PM
Missus was away last weekend so I got my man films weekend in. I Let them build up for a month or two and then splurge when she is away

Terminator Salvation - Not bad, heard it wasnt great but i thought it was alright
Star Trek - Liked it but not as good as I heard
Red Cliff - I love these big martial art movies, thought it was good but probably not quite as good as Flying Daggers or Hero
3 Kingdoms - Better than I thought it would be but probably not quite as good as Red Cliff
Body of Lies - Very good, one of the better ones I have seen lately

Real cinema movie I think, nowhere near as impressive on the small screen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 07, 2009, 04:38:47 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

That movie sent me to sleep and woke me up with a bang at the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 07, 2009, 04:39:37 PM
Quote from: ONeill on December 05, 2009, 08:46:00 PM
Moon.

If you like gaudy sci-fi with a modern twist, watch it. I loved it.

Moon was very good. Pandorum was similar and was also good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 09, 2009, 09:29:05 AM
Got Hangover out last night. Very underwhelming.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 09, 2009, 09:37:10 AM
Quote from: Canalman on December 09, 2009, 09:29:05 AM
Got Hangover out last night. Very underwhelming.

Overrated film of the year
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 09, 2009, 09:45:51 AM
QuoteWhen is Elf on?? Best Christmas film ever made bar none!!!

"I just like to smile smiling's my favourite!"

You are not serious?  Its good but nowhere near the top Christmas movie.  Alot of people go over the top regarding anything Will Ferrell is in - the like of Anchorman or Old School were good enough films but not classics yet people seem to put them on a pedestal as some noughties classic.  Home Alone is hard to beat at Christmas, my favourite film for that time of the year.

The Hangover was very disappointing.  Hugely overrated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on December 09, 2009, 10:27:24 AM
Quote from: AFS on December 07, 2009, 03:15:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: AFS on December 07, 2009, 02:33:56 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 02:13:23 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on December 07, 2009, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 07, 2009, 12:27:44 PM
Quote from: full back on December 07, 2009, 12:20:55 PM
Paranormal Activity

Decent enough show which got better after a slow start.

Not one to watch if you have been on the booze for a few days and are dying though :-\

7/10

Cinema ending is brutal. Original was much better.

I know its now going to look like I'm disagreeing with you for the sake of it.  Maybe its because your a Chargers fan.  :P  But I thought the cinema ending was much better.

But its the best horror film I have seen in a few years.

Ha,maybe...could well be the whole Mayo/Galway Broncos/Chargers thing alright :D Cinema ending gave more of a fright, no argument there but just kinda lost the realism that the rest of the movie created. Best horror i've seen in awhile too though.

Pretty decent horror but the cinema ending was a bit shit, as many people laughed as screamed in the cinema where I watched it. Can you download the original ending on its own from anywhere? Wouldn't mind seeing it but can't be arsed download the whole movie for it.

Go to project free tv website and it streams from there, think they get it off zshare. It streams so just fast forward it to the last 5/10 mins. Should be the original ending because most versions on the net have the original ending.

Cheers  :)

:-\ not that great either. Gonna have to agree with Galwaybhoy and say the cinema one was a bit better. According to the director, there's a third ending where *she goes up to the camera and slits her throat*

*spoiler*

Right, now I'm not sure which one i watched as it was of the net. Could one of you's PM me the two endings so that I know. Don't want to mess it up on anyone else who hasn't seen it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on December 09, 2009, 10:28:25 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 09, 2009, 09:45:51 AM
QuoteWhen is Elf on?? Best Christmas film ever made bar none!!!

"I just like to smile smiling's my favourite!"

You are not serious?  Its good but nowhere near the top Christmas movie.  Alot of people go over the top regarding anything Will Ferrell is in - the like of Anchorman or Old School were good enough films but not classics yet people seem to put them on a pedestal as some noughties classic.  Home Alone is hard to beat at Christmas, my favourite film for that time of the year.

The Hangover was very disappointing.  Hugely overrated.

Always enjoyed bad santa.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Asal Mor on December 09, 2009, 10:37:01 AM
Bad Santa is hilarious - it's a masterpiece really.

Watched a great documentary film on youku.com last week called "Hoop Dreams". It was released in 1994 and follows the real life efforts of 2 high school kids to become pro basketballers. The 2 very talented black kids from the ghetto get scholarships to attend a wealthy white school and its fascinating to follow their struggles. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 09, 2009, 10:55:05 AM
Couldn't agree more ....... Bad Santa is imo one of the best/funniest films I have ever seen. The car chase scene towards the end is class.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 09, 2009, 11:57:09 AM
Laughed a lot during Bad Santa and I don't laugh a lot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bingobus on December 09, 2009, 12:02:14 PM
Must keep an eye out fo Bad Santa on the tv schedules, seems worth watching if it made O'Neill laugh. The only other thing that made him laugh this year was Henrys handball  ;)

Can't believe some are knocking The Hangover, really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on December 09, 2009, 12:25:10 PM
I saw bad santa advertised last night. I've a funny feeling it said Sunday nite. T'is definitely worth the watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 09, 2009, 01:11:00 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 09, 2009, 09:45:51 AM
QuoteWhen is Elf on?? Best Christmas film ever made bar none!!!

"I just like to smile smiling's my favourite!"

You are not serious?  Its good but nowhere near the top Christmas movie.  Alot of people go over the top regarding anything Will Ferrell is in - the like of Anchorman or Old School were good enough films but not classics yet people seem to put them on a pedestal as some noughties classic.  Home Alone is hard to beat at Christmas, my favourite film for that time of the year.

The Hangover was very disappointing.  Hugely overrated.

Ah now Elf is completely different from Anchorman or Old School and even though I do like both those I wouldn't rate Elf as the same.

As a comedy kids film I think it's great with some really great moments and Ferrell playing the innocent elf to a T. The look on his face all the time is one of amazement at everything and how he keeps it up for the whole time I do not know. Also I'm a big Zooey Deschanel fan and think she's deadly which also adds to the film.

Home Alone of course is a great Christmas film and there are a few about like Miracle on 34th St and Santa Claus (with Dudley Moore), but I just like Elf most out of them all. I haven't seen Bad Santa though and I look forward to catching it this year!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 09, 2009, 01:22:22 PM
I actually love watching 'I'll be Home for Christmas' when its on.  Good show with a good vibe.  I love the Christmas movies that remind me of when I was younger, when watching them now you sorta can forget any problems etc you are having and just let the nostalgia kick in.  The like of Home Alone, Santa Claus the Movie etc hit the spot.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 09, 2009, 02:03:27 PM
There can't be many better experiences imo than sitting in during the Christmas and watching films like Zulu, Where Eagles Dare, Guns of Navarone, Kelly's Heroes  etc. Oldie but Goldies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: aontroim on December 09, 2009, 05:18:32 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on December 09, 2009, 12:25:10 PM
I saw bad santa advertised last night. I've a funny feeling it said Sunday nite. T'is definitely worth the watching.

Monday night on Five - 9pm
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 09, 2009, 05:24:11 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 09, 2009, 02:03:27 PM
There can't be many better experiences imo than sitting in during the Christmas and watching films like Zulu, Where Eagles Dare, Guns of Navarone, Kelly's Heroes  etc. Oldie but Goldies.

Couldn't have put it better myself... those kind of movies are the first ones I look for when checking out tv over the holidays!! top quality
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 10, 2009, 02:08:58 PM
Watched 'The Box' last night. . . one word to describe it!

KET!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 10, 2009, 03:52:23 PM
I watched Paranormal Acitivity last night.

Woeful

How anybody found it scary is unbelievable. Dont believe the hype and save your money by staying well away from this one.

What started out as a great and novel idea was laughable towards the end. So disappointed with it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 10, 2009, 03:53:41 PM
Watched 28 weeks later the night before last.

Its not half bad in the Zombie (sort of) genre.

I think it surpasses 28 days later IMO...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 10, 2009, 03:56:31 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on December 10, 2009, 03:52:23 PM
I watched Paranormal Acitivity last night.

Woeful

How anybody found it scary is unbelievable. Dont believe the hype and save your money by staying well away from this one.

What started out as a great and novel idea was laughable towards the end. So disappointed with it.
Didn't think it was woeful now,tad harsh! Something a bit different at least. Law Abiding Citizen...some seriously laugh out loud moments(mobile phone part for example) which i don't think were intended by the director. So many holes in the plot it was crazy but some laugh of a movie, worth a look, brainless but enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 10, 2009, 05:00:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 10, 2009, 02:08:58 PM
Watched 'The Box' last night. . . one word to describe it!

KET!

Could we have a real word to describe it. I am guessing you thought it was bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 10, 2009, 05:04:50 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 09, 2009, 10:55:05 AM
Couldn't agree more ....... Bad Santa is imo one of the best/funniest films I have ever seen. The car chase scene towards the end is class.

"Did you get dropped on your head as a baby"...........very funny part of the movie
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 10, 2009, 05:16:41 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 10, 2009, 05:00:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 10, 2009, 02:08:58 PM
Watched 'The Box' last night. . . one word to describe it!

KET!

Could we have a real word to describe it. I am guessing you thought it was bad.

Sorry but I was pretty outraged by it, as bad a film as I've ever seen. I'll explain as much as I can without ruining it I guess.

The premise was pretty good which drew me into the film from the trailer. You get a box with a button on it and if you press the button you get a million dollars but someone who you don't know dies. . . Pretty intriguing!

Anyway it all unfolds but starts getting into Governement experiments and Aliens running the show and brainwashing people and just ends up a real mess! The film then gets back to the main storyline and what everyone knew was going to happen from the first half an hour.

Sketchy plot with too many questions throughout and when they do finally get round to answering them it's not believable at all. A lot of dramatic acting to convey important moments but the storyline just threw me off course too much.

So to sum it up in one word... KET  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 11, 2009, 08:39:05 AM
QuoteWatched 28 weeks later the night before last.

Its not half bad in the Zombie (sort of) genre.

I think it surpasses 28 days later IMO...

28 Weeks Later was not a patch on 28 Days Later.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 11, 2009, 09:53:53 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 11, 2009, 08:39:05 AM
QuoteWatched 28 weeks later the night before last.

Its not half bad in the Zombie (sort of) genre.

I think it surpasses 28 days later IMO...

28 Weeks Later was not a patch on 28 Days Later.

:D :D :D

You are the only person I ever heard to say that.

http://www.esplatter.com/reviews.php?id=703
http://www.britmovie.net/film/card/35-28-weeks-later.html
http://horrorfilms.suite101.com/article.cfm/28_weeks_later_2007_dvd_review
http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_13189.html
http://www.filmbug.com/asin/B000TJBN80
http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/tags/movie-tags/28-weeks-later
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 11, 2009, 10:27:16 AM
Not a movie, but I find those documentaries about US prisons on the satelite channels seriously depressing.
Remember seing Louis Theroux some years ago chatting to a 22 year old 3 days into a life without parole sentence in San Quentin (I think). Hard to fathom.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 11, 2009, 10:55:15 AM
You could go and search for loads of reviews etc which put 28 Days Later ahead of 28 Weeks Later.  I was really looking forward to 28 Weeks Later but thought it was very poor. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 11, 2009, 05:18:50 PM
I saw achristmas carol 3d yesterday, a timeless classic. It got 7.2 out of 10 on imdb  which is about right.

Watched where the wild things are today and fell asleep, 6 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on December 14, 2009, 04:07:39 AM
Fantastic Mr Fox is a very stylish effort.
with this from Jarvis Cocker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6iED5PftR8
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 14, 2009, 04:15:42 AM
Watched funny people. Thought it wasn't great.

Just signed up to netflicks, quite excited about that. Unlimited movies per month, 2 delievere at a time, free postage, two day turnover.
$13.99 a month.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 14, 2009, 12:26:01 PM
I see the Sopranos is only £60 in HMV now. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 14, 2009, 12:45:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 14, 2009, 12:26:01 PM
I see the Sopranos is only £60 in HMV now.

Wrong thread?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 14, 2009, 01:01:14 PM
Quote from: SidelineKick on November 03, 2008, 10:56:53 AM
Maybe not a relevant post but with all you film / tv critics in here, does anybody know where I can get the Sopranos complete box set without having to pay an absolute fortune??

Just replying to SidelineKicks question.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 14, 2009, 01:52:35 PM
One year , one month and 11 days later  :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 14, 2009, 01:56:30 PM
Saw Paranormal Activity at the weekend, very boring, struggle to give it a 5...some of the acting was terrible...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 14, 2009, 02:05:06 PM
I felt someone should help the lad out. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: downredblack on December 14, 2009, 02:21:55 PM
Will watch National Lampoons Christmas Vacation , Christmas eve for a bit of craic .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ha ha derry on December 14, 2009, 02:25:39 PM
Anybody seen Inglorious Basterds yet? Love Tarantino movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 14, 2009, 02:36:09 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 14, 2009, 02:25:39 PM
Anybody seen Inglorious Basterds yet? Love Tarantino movies.

Ya... there is a thread on it but its full of spoilers so dont go near it.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, and if you are a Tarantino fan you will like it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 14, 2009, 04:23:43 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 14, 2009, 01:56:30 PM
Saw Paranormal Activity at the weekend, very boring, struggle to give it a 5...some of the acting was terrible...

THEY WERE ACTING???????? :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 14, 2009, 08:20:23 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 14, 2009, 02:25:39 PM
Anybody seen Inglorious Basterds yet? Love Tarantino movies.
I thought it was rubbish. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 14, 2009, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on December 14, 2009, 08:20:23 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 14, 2009, 02:25:39 PM
Anybody seen Inglorious Basterds yet? Love Tarantino movies.
I thought it was rubbish.
Same. Have little time for tarantino to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 15, 2009, 09:16:13 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on December 14, 2009, 02:36:09 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 14, 2009, 02:25:39 PM
Anybody seen Inglorious Basterds yet? Love Tarantino movies.

Ya... there is a thread on it but its full of spoilers so dont go near it.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, and if you are a Tarantino fan you will like it.

been wanting to see this for a while. Love tarantino films. I downloaded it onto my ps3 last night so will get round to seeing it soon.

Went to the cinema to see paranormal activity and must say I liked it. I didn't go thinking it was gonna be as good/scary as billed, which obviously helped. I think horror films need to be watched in the cinema. Plus I hear the pirate version has a different ending
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on December 15, 2009, 10:16:45 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2009, 09:16:13 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on December 14, 2009, 02:36:09 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 14, 2009, 02:25:39 PM
Anybody seen Inglorious Basterds yet? Love Tarantino movies.

Ya... there is a thread on it but its full of spoilers so dont go near it.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, and if you are a Tarantino fan you will like it.

been wanting to see this for a while. Love tarantino films. I downloaded it onto my ps3 last night so will get round to seeing it soon.

Went to the cinema to see paranormal activity and must say I liked it. I didn't go thinking it was gonna be as good/scary as billed, which obviously helped. I think horror films need to be watched in the cinema. Plus I hear the pirate version has a different ending

Lurgan could you PM me the ending in the cinema one. Watched it online and would be interested to hear what the cinema one was. But don't want to spoil it for others.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 15, 2009, 12:45:36 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on December 15, 2009, 10:16:45 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 15, 2009, 09:16:13 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on December 14, 2009, 02:36:09 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 14, 2009, 02:25:39 PM
Anybody seen Inglorious Basterds yet? Love Tarantino movies.

Ya... there is a thread on it but its full of spoilers so dont go near it.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, and if you are a Tarantino fan you will like it.

been wanting to see this for a while. Love tarantino films. I downloaded it onto my ps3 last night so will get round to seeing it soon.

Went to the cinema to see paranormal activity and must say I liked it. I didn't go thinking it was gonna be as good/scary as billed, which obviously helped. I think horror films need to be watched in the cinema. Plus I hear the pirate version has a different ending

Lurgan could you PM me the ending in the cinema one. Watched it online and would be interested to hear what the cinema one was. But don't want to spoil it for others.

Instead of coming upstairs alone after the screaming downstairs and sitting down for about a day until the cops come, she fires yer man upstairs into the doorway. She then walks up the stairs looking all creepy and stands hunched over the fella (who appears to be dead at this stage), before picking him up really quickly and firing him at the camera. She then hunches over him a second time, with the now fallen over camera still trained on them, before looking up at the camera, with semi-demon eyes, and launching herself towards the camera/ us watching it.

The cinema ending was much better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on December 15, 2009, 12:59:05 PM
Yeah cinema ending sounds better alright. Wonder is it on line anywere? Wouldn't mind seeing it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
I saw "Cracks" yesterday. It is about English public school girls and how they descend mentally because of the arrival of a Spanish girl in the school. Quite good and a bit of a dark and twisted ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 15, 2009, 02:51:45 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
I saw "Cracks" yesterday. It is about English public school girls and how they descend mentally because of the arrival of a Spanish girl in the school. Quite good and a bit of a dark and twisted ending.

Is the beautiful Eva Green in it?  If so I think I saw this previewed on Jonny Ross Film 2009 show.  Looked decent enough
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 15, 2009, 03:04:19 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.
So would it be a type of nudey film father? :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 15, 2009, 03:45:22 PM
She was unbelievable looking in Casino Royale.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 15, 2009, 03:54:40 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.

well that's me sold....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 15, 2009, 03:04:19 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.
So would it be a type of nudey film father? :D

Not quite enough nudity to fall into that category.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on December 15, 2009, 05:21:49 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.

She gets the box out in The Dreamers if I can remember rightly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 15, 2009, 05:25:57 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 15, 2009, 03:04:19 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.
So would it be a type of nudey film father? :D

Not quite enough nudity to fall into that category.
Ahhhhh jaaysus...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 15, 2009, 05:46:15 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 15, 2009, 05:21:49 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.

She gets the box out in The Dreamers if I can remember rightly.

What a statement thebigfella, if you aren't a poet, you have missed your calling!!!

And to address the point of your statement - Excellent!!!  Another one to get a gawk at (movie that is)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on December 15, 2009, 05:50:18 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 15, 2009, 05:46:15 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 15, 2009, 05:21:49 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 15, 2009, 03:02:40 PM
Yes, thats the one and she gets her tits out into the bargain.

She gets the box out in The Dreamers if I can remember rightly.

What a statement thebigfella, if you aren't a poet, you have missed your calling!!!

And to address the point of your statement - Excellent!!!  Another one to get a gawk at (movie that is)

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rois on December 15, 2009, 09:52:17 PM
Just saw The Nativity - childen's film but it was absolutely amazing!  Laughed and laughed. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 15, 2009, 10:47:02 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 15, 2009, 03:45:22 PM
She was unbelievable looking in Casino Royale.

I thought she was bogging in the extreme. Vespa, right?

Obviously relatively speaking, for a famous bond girl.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ha ha derry on December 16, 2009, 08:51:07 AM
Watched "The Crew" last night, a movie about Liverpudlian gangsters. Worth a watch. Check out the Moby charachter in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 16, 2009, 09:35:38 AM
The Crew is a good show, especially considering Cordelia Bugeja's antics in the film.  Your man Moby is a nut, funny big lad though.  Everybody knows a man like Moby.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on December 16, 2009, 09:42:58 AM
Watched Pans Labyrinth the other night, quite dark, but thoroughly engrossing, the character of the "Captain" is one of the most distasteful movie characters I've seen portrayed in a long time! Well worth a watch (if you can handle subtitles).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on December 16, 2009, 10:06:29 AM
Watched Hunger on Channel 4 last night, probably the most powerful film I've ever seen...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on December 16, 2009, 10:09:32 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on December 16, 2009, 10:06:29 AM
Watched Hunger on Channel 4 last night, probably the most powerful film I've ever seen...

Was very powerful indeed, couldn't work out were we supposed to "feel for" the odious prison officer?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 16, 2009, 10:09:49 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on December 16, 2009, 10:06:29 AM
Watched Hunger on Channel 4 last night, probably the most powerful film I've ever seen...
+1 Outstanding movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stpauls on December 16, 2009, 10:12:04 AM
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on December 16, 2009, 10:09:32 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on December 16, 2009, 10:06:29 AM
Watched Hunger on Channel 4 last night, probably the most powerful film I've ever seen...

Was very powerful indeed, couldn't work out were we supposed to "feel for" the odious prison officer?

was trying to figure that one out myself GDA, was to-ing and fro-ing with it! great film all the same, was engrossed from start to finish!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on December 18, 2009, 11:49:11 AM
anyone seen avatar?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 18, 2009, 02:56:17 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 16, 2009, 10:09:49 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on December 16, 2009, 10:06:29 AM
Watched Hunger on Channel 4 last night, probably the most powerful film I've ever seen...
+1 Outstanding movie.

I totally disagree as I didnt really like Hunger.

*** POSSIBLE SPOILERS... but not really ***

That might sound outlandish, but the reason I didnt like it is because it didnt do the Hunger Strikers any justice and I found the story and character development to be very frustrating.

I didnt like the film because it totally dehumanises Bobby Sands and the rest of the prisoners by focusing too much on the extremities of the dirty protest without giving any background information or character development.
Its like the film was made to shock, which it did, but it left me feeling empty as there was no story about the struggles in the North and no background information on the individual prisoners.
For neutrals I know (some of my friends, who may not know much about the background story), they found it hard to care for the hunger strikers as there is no getting to know them. All they see is dehumanised people partaking in the blanket and dirty protest. While what they did and endured was harrowing, fearless and brave, among a million other things, none of that sinks in as its not explained WHY they are doing what they are doing.

Instead, in some twist of the story they give you the RUC point of view. I was left confused as it was ironic because I wasnt sure if the audience was meant to feel sorry for the RUC and what they had to do to the prisoners, or if I was to feel sorry for the prisoners who had f**k all character development and you weren't told their background. Why show someone on the other side eating breakfast at home, washing their hands etc when they are the meant to be the ones inflicting the pain? Why humanise them and show the Hinger Strikers in a deplorable context?

Another thing that annoyed me was the overly cinematic scenes with the RUC detective smoking in the snow, the scene with the fly on the prisoners hand at the cell window and the scene of mopping the prisoners corridor.
Now while these scenes are striking and beautiful, and have their place to describe the solitude etc, they are off beat and it felt like the film was trying too hard to be art-house.

I would have used that time to explain some background of the troubles, or even depict Sands story about the deer when he was a kid. Anything to do some sort of character development.

As films go it annoyed me for those reasons. It didnt do the prisoners or the troubles justice and wouldnt be a patch on In The Name of The Father / Some Mothers Son.

Thats just IMO!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 18, 2009, 03:12:05 PM
Valid points abbeysider, thread about the movie itself gives some of the possible reasons about thing lack of character development and background story. I enjoyed it because it was a different type portrayal of the hunger strikes, no need for a some mothers son remake.

The Box = The Bo-llo-x. Although, not quite as bad as what i had heard and was expecting. Bit mad but I'd wasn't expecting much else from that director!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenmachine on December 18, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
Seen Avatar on Wednesday night-thought it was brilliant and had some great action sequences-i'd imagine it would be unbelievable in 3d!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 18, 2009, 04:04:46 PM
Quote from: screenmachine on December 18, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
Seen Avatar on Wednesday night-thought it was brilliant and had some great action sequences-i'd imagine it would be unbelievable in 3d!

Is it not seriously long??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 18, 2009, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: screenmachine on December 18, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
Seen Avatar on Wednesday night-thought it was brilliant and had some great action sequences-i'd imagine it would be unbelievable in 3d!

Ive heard reports that the imax 3D viewing of this is just immense.

Im not sold on the movie, but I think ill have to watch it.

Just rewatched body of lies yesterday - cracking movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2009, 06:01:45 PM
Quote from: Gaoth Dobhair Abu on December 16, 2009, 09:42:58 AM
Watched Pans Labyrinth the other night, quite dark, but thoroughly engrossing, the character of the "Captain" is one of the most distasteful movie characters I've seen portrayed in a long time! Well worth a watch (if you can handle subtitles).


yes, agreed a very good show. was very dark.


subtitles are grand. any fool who doesn't watch films cause of subtitles is missing out
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 18, 2009, 06:42:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 18, 2009, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: screenmachine on December 18, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
Seen Avatar on Wednesday night-thought it was brilliant and had some great action sequences-i'd imagine it would be unbelievable in 3d!

Ive heard reports that the imax 3D viewing of this is just immense.

Im not sold on the movie, but I think ill have to watch it.

Just rewatched body of lies yesterday - cracking movie.

A women on the wireless yesterday said she'd watched it in both 2D and 3D and preferred 2D. Says the screen loses a lot (30-50%) of it's brightness in 3D, which is a particular problem for a movie like Avatar which relies on it's visuals so much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 18, 2009, 07:41:43 PM
I saw Avatar today. Too long in my opinion, it is a fine film but I had to take 40 winks during it, which is a sign that the movie didn't really work for me. I would say 7 out of 10 for being impressive in some ways. I do not get this 3D thing, it really isn't necessasy and won't add to movies in any way.

Body of Lies got mentioned again a few posts back and I would recomend it highly for people who haven't seen it, very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 19, 2009, 08:53:54 PM
going to watch frost/ nixon later... hope its good..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on December 19, 2009, 09:40:10 PM
Looking forward to this one. Stew is playing Elin Woods

(http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/dec2009/9/9/tyler-knight-as-tiger-woods-pic-splahnews-com-image-3-47308624.jpg)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 20, 2009, 12:26:40 AM
Quote from: leenie on December 19, 2009, 08:53:54 PM
going to watch frost/ nixon later... hope its good..


thought it was very good... however i wish i had a better knowledge of nixon but it is on all week on sky premiere, so i will do some reading and watch it again...

thought frank capella was excellent as Nixon...

and i wouldn't be surprised if Michael sheen wins an Oscar soon.. as long as he steers clear of big Hollywood budget films.... (though he is signed up for the next 2 twilight films)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on December 20, 2009, 11:34:41 AM
Seen Avatar yday, thought it was fantastic. Please ignore other people and see it for yourself. See it 3d, that bit about brightness is rubbish. 3D makes you feel a part of pandora. 3 of us went to see it, none of us spoke for 160mins. Just in awe. The story the acting and special effects were immense. Some bits took my breath away. I went in with high expectations and wasnt disappointed. 10/10. Honestly didnt think a minute was wasted, one of the guys said he looked at his watch and was disappointed only 30mins was left.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 20, 2009, 02:30:30 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 20, 2009, 11:34:41 AM
See it 3d, that bit about brightness is rubbish.

Well, its not really rubbish. Its a problem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RealD_Cinema#Viewing_comfort) that studios have openly recognised and are working on remedying. Some cinemas have newer, improved projectors than others, which minimizes the effects. Glad you enjoyed it anyway :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 21, 2009, 06:46:47 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 18, 2009, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: screenmachine on December 18, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
Seen Avatar on Wednesday night-thought it was brilliant and had some great action sequences-i'd imagine it would be unbelievable in 3d!

Ive heard reports that the imax 3D viewing of this is just immense.

Im not sold on the movie, but I think ill have to watch it.

Just rewatched body of lies yesterday - cracking movie.

Went to see Avatar last night in 3D - thought the movie was good. Worth watching, if a little patched together from other movies - Theres a bit of starwars, and brave heart in there - all be it with brighter colours.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 21, 2009, 09:18:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 21, 2009, 06:46:47 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 18, 2009, 05:35:48 PM
Quote from: screenmachine on December 18, 2009, 03:18:20 PM
Seen Avatar on Wednesday night-thought it was brilliant and had some great action sequences-i'd imagine it would be unbelievable in 3d!

Ive heard reports that the imax 3D viewing of this is just immense.

Im not sold on the movie, but I think ill have to watch it.

Just rewatched body of lies yesterday - cracking movie.

Went to see Avatar last night in 3D - thought the movie was good. Worth watching, if a little patched together from other movies - Theres a bit of starwars, and brave heart in there - all be it with brighter colours.

See it myself in 3D yesterday....cross between effiel 65 i'm blue and apocalypto came to mind!! Great show though, well worth a look!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 22, 2009, 12:57:00 AM
For any man up late.... one of the modern classics on TG4 anios...  Pulp Fiction....

(http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgpp31059+vincent-vega-and-jules-winnfield-pulp-fiction-poster.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 22, 2009, 01:07:20 AM

or woman celt man....

i'm watching it....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Trevor Hill on December 22, 2009, 10:05:15 PM
Never seen Pulp Fiction.

Does anyone know if Avatar is available in 3D locally?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 22, 2009, 10:09:35 PM
Quote from: Trevor Hill on December 22, 2009, 10:05:15 PM
Never seen Pulp Fiction.

Does anyone know if Avatar is available in 3D locally?

Wow.

Get on your chopper chopper and go rent it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 22, 2009, 10:10:18 PM
Pulp fiction is a must for everyone!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Trevor Hill on December 22, 2009, 10:28:11 PM
I ve seen bits of it, but not the whole film. I know everyone raves about it and I do like Samuel L, but the bits I seen didnt seem great, maybe I need to watch it from the start.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 22, 2009, 10:44:25 PM
Quote from: Trevor Hill on December 22, 2009, 10:28:11 PM
I ve seen bits of it, but not the whole film. I know everyone raves about it and I do like Samuel L, but the bits I seen didnt seem great, maybe I need to watch it from the start.

Yea you definitely need to watch it from start to finish to get the real "feel" of the movie!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on December 22, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
You have to see it all and I would say that Travolota is the real star although Jackson got the better lines.

I thought it was a bit long and my favouriite character is Bruce Willis'.

Zeds dead
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 22, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 22, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
You have to see it all and I would say that Travolota is the real star although Jackson got the better lines.

I thought it was a bit long and my favouriite character is Bruce Willis'.

Zeds dead

Thought Travolota was first class in it... kicked his career back into gear...

Did I hear once, that Travolota's character and Michael Madsen's character in Reservoir Dogs (the sicko with the cop's ear with Stealer's Wheel in the background) were might to be brothers and that a movie about them was being touted....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Zapatista on December 22, 2009, 11:51:59 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 22, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
You have to see it all and I would say that Travolota is the real star although Jackson got the better lines.

I thought it was a bit long and my favouriite character is Bruce Willis'.

Zeds dead

Never liked S L Jackson in any movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 23, 2009, 01:41:34 AM
Quote from: Zapatista on December 22, 2009, 11:51:59 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 22, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
You have to see it all and I would say that Travolota is the real star although Jackson got the better lines.

I thought it was a bit long and my favouriite character is Bruce Willis'.

Zeds dead


Never liked S L Jackson in any movie.

Blasphemy!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 23, 2009, 09:26:10 AM
Bad Santa - Brilliant! Funniest movie i've seen in awhile, some seriously funny lines in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on December 23, 2009, 10:39:20 AM
I finally saw Looking For Eric.

Quite enjoyed it although its kind of sad in parts.

I hope to see Avatar soon as it sounds like a film that you need to see in the cinema.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on December 23, 2009, 11:01:55 AM
Quote from: leenie on December 20, 2009, 12:26:40 AM
Quote from: leenie on December 19, 2009, 08:53:54 PM
going to watch frost/ nixon later... hope its good..


thought it was very good... however i wish i had a better knowledge of nixon but it is on all week on sky premiere, so i will do some reading and watch it again...

thought frank capella was excellent as Nixon...

and i wouldn't be surprised if Michael sheen wins an Oscar soon.. as long as he steers clear of big Hollywood budget films.... (though he is signed up for the next 2 twilight films)

It was Frank Langella, Leenie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on December 23, 2009, 02:49:40 PM
New Karate Kid trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy3TwgpOfr0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy3TwgpOfr0)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on December 23, 2009, 04:07:25 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 22, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 22, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
You have to see it all and I would say that Travolota is the real star although Jackson got the better lines.

I thought it was a bit long and my favouriite character is Bruce Willis'.

Zeds dead

Thought Travolota was first class in it... kicked his career back into gear...

Did I hear once, that Travolota's character and Michael Madsen's character in Reservoir Dogs (the sicko with the cop's ear with Stealer's Wheel in the background) were might to be brothers and that a movie about them was being touted....

Yeah think he had something like that planned, called "The Vega Brothers" or something along those lines after RD and PF, but said a while ago it was very unlikely now due to a few factors like their ages etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 23, 2009, 07:28:53 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on December 23, 2009, 10:39:20 AM
I finally saw Looking For Eric.

Quite enjoyed it although its kind of sad in parts.

I hope to see Avatar soon as it sounds like a film that you need to see in the cinema.

Got that feeling myself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2009, 07:34:04 PM
Quote from: Schkite on December 23, 2009, 04:07:25 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 22, 2009, 11:39:54 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 22, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
You have to see it all and I would say that Travolota is the real star although Jackson got the better lines.

I thought it was a bit long and my favouriite character is Bruce Willis'.

Zeds dead

Thought Travolota was first class in it... kicked his career back into gear...

Did I hear once, that Travolota's character and Michael Madsen's character in Reservoir Dogs (the sicko with the cop's ear with Stealer's Wheel in the background) were might to be brothers and that a movie about them was being touted....

Yeah think he had something like that planned, called "The Vega Brothers" or something along those lines after RD and PF, but said a while ago it was very unlikely now due to a few factors like their ages etc.
They could just be brothers that are 15 or so years older!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on December 24, 2009, 01:45:21 PM
Quote from: Zapatista on December 22, 2009, 11:51:59 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 22, 2009, 10:50:22 PM
You have to see it all and I would say that Travolota is the real star although Jackson got the better lines.

I thought it was a bit long and my favouriite character is Bruce Willis'.

Zeds dead

Never liked S L Jackson in any movie.
"Enough is enough! I have had it with these motherfucking snakes on this motherfucking plane!"
;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on December 28, 2009, 06:51:12 PM
I see Brokeback Mountain is on tonight. Is it worth watching? I know it is about two gay boys and the Fox is 110% hetro with not a feminine chromosome whatsoever. What you would call a man's man in the traditional back slapping, spitting and chewing tabacco sense, but I am fairly open minded on these things... about 6 out of 10 on the homophobe scale which is very tolerant around these parts. So, is it a good movie? 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 28, 2009, 09:12:34 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on December 28, 2009, 06:51:12 PM
I see Brokeback Mountain is on tonight. Is it worth watching? I know it is about two gay boys and the Fox is 110% hetro with not a feminine chromosome whatsoever. What you would call a man's man in the traditional back slapping, spitting and chewing tabacco sense, but I am fairly open minded on these things... about 6 out of 10 on the homophobe scale which is very tolerant around these parts. So, is it a good movie?

Not gonna risk it....  Watching "Day of the Triffids" on BBC 1 - not a movie but one of those mini-series/tv movie yokes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 28, 2009, 10:08:33 PM
Watched Sherlock Holmes. It's quite good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 28, 2009, 10:12:22 PM
Quote from: AFS on December 28, 2009, 10:08:33 PM
Watched Sherlock Holmes. It's quite good.

Planning on going to see that tonight or tomorrow - want to elaborate on the goodness?

Quite good sounds like something Id say about my great aunts barley soup.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: wallyman on December 28, 2009, 10:16:14 PM
Seen that avatar at the weekend, very good viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 28, 2009, 10:20:08 PM
I like Robert Downey and he's in decent form. Not a brilliant movie but a good way to spend a couple of hours. Some laughs, some thrills, but a few shit bits too. Apparently, people who've read the books are less likely to rate it. I've not read the books.

A film critic career beckons.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: INDIANA on December 28, 2009, 10:21:28 PM
Thought avatar was crap quite frankly. It does well in the current generation's obsession for high visual graphics. But if you like films with good plots and storylines this is quite frankly pure unadulterated rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on December 28, 2009, 11:12:13 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on December 28, 2009, 06:51:12 PM
I see Brokeback Mountain is on tonight. Is it worth watching? I know it is about two gay boys and the Fox is 110% hetro with not a feminine chromosome whatsoever. What you would call a man's man in the traditional back slapping, spitting and chewing tabacco sense, but I am fairly open minded on these things... about 6 out of 10 on the homophobe scale which is very tolerant around these parts. So, is it a good movie?
it was better than i thought it would be, verdict - worth watching.

What's the story with that day of the triffids, any good?  will it be repeated shortly?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 28, 2009, 11:20:00 PM
Quote from: AFS on December 28, 2009, 10:20:08 PM
I like Robert Downey and he's in decent form. Not a brilliant movie but a good way to spend a couple of hours. Some laughs, some thrills, but a few shit bits too. Apparently, people who've read the books are less likely to rate it. I've not read the books.

A film critic career beckons.
Love the books and the old 80s version with Jeremy Brett. Not a fan of Guy Ritchie flicks so it doesn't bode well, however I have read a couple of half decent reviews. One for DVD.

Day of the Triffids looked like the greatest lot of shite. Read the books donkeys years ago and didn't rate it either. A good dose of Round Up would have fixed the hoors.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on December 28, 2009, 11:37:41 PM
just watched Law Abiding Citizen, good show from start to finish.

torrent (http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5193348/Law_Abiding_Citizen_%282009%29_R5_DVDRip_XviD-MAX)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on December 28, 2009, 11:48:23 PM
Saw Avatar in 3D today. Must say I went expecting it to be terrible as I didn't like the trailers at all but I actually ended up enjoying it. The story is nothing that you haven't seen before but it is quite amazing to look at for large parts and it was certainly entertaining despite some corny dialogue. 3D itself was fantastic and the colours weren't washed out as you get in most 3D films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on December 29, 2009, 11:47:58 AM
Saw Sherlock Holmes yesterday - bit like watching a fight for 2 hours or so.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 29, 2009, 06:48:47 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on December 28, 2009, 11:12:13 PM

it was better than i thought it would be, verdict - worth watching.

What's the story with that day of the triffids, any good?  will it be repeated shortly?

Ahh I thought it was decent enough, keep me entertained for the 90 mins and I'll watch the concluding part tonight...   I reckon it'll be available on BBC iPlayer
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on December 29, 2009, 06:56:20 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on December 28, 2009, 06:51:12 PM
I see Brokeback Mountain is on tonight. Is it worth watching? I know it is about two gay boys and the Fox is 110% hetro with not a feminine chromosome whatsoever. What you would call a man's man in the traditional back slapping, spitting and chewing tabacco sense, but I am fairly open minded on these things... about 6 out of 10 on the homophobe scale which is very tolerant around these parts. So, is it a good movie?
I seen it in the cinema when it came out, it was interesting to see how they addressed the issue but really it's just another boring oul love story only with men.  No men jumped out from the screen to try and kiss me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 29, 2009, 08:39:11 PM
Saw Avatar today. Pretty average I thought. While there's no denying the visuals are impressive, the story itself was bland and predictable, and some of the dialogue was cringeworthy. Wouldn't advise bringing kids to it, the ones around me were bored out of their skulls half way through and spent the rest of the movie playing with Coke bottles and running to the toilet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on December 29, 2009, 08:59:21 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 29, 2009, 06:48:47 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on December 28, 2009, 11:12:13 PM

it was better than i thought it would be, verdict - worth watching.

What's the story with that day of the triffids, any good?  will it be repeated shortly?

Ahh I thought it was decent enough, keep me entertained for the 90 mins and I'll watch the concluding part tonight...   I reckon it'll be available on BBC iPlayer
can we get iplayer down here in the south?  think i remember being told it wasn't available on other occasions.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 30, 2009, 01:21:45 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on December 29, 2009, 08:59:21 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 29, 2009, 06:48:47 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on December 28, 2009, 11:12:13 PM

it was better than i thought it would be, verdict - worth watching.

What's the story with that day of the triffids, any good?  will it be repeated shortly?

Ahh I thought it was decent enough, keep me entertained for the 90 mins and I'll watch the concluding part tonight...   I reckon it'll be available on BBC iPlayer
can we get iplayer down here in the south?  think i remember being told it wasn't available on other occasions.

Nope  >:(  Just after trying and it's just available in the UK
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shazam on December 30, 2009, 10:17:31 AM
Films I have seen recently:

Zombieland - really enjoyed it. Woody Harrelson great as usual, brilliant camoe from Sir Bill and Emma Stone is a roide.

The Assassination Of Jesse James - Normally I don't like Brad Pitt but this was good, if a bit slow.

Law Abiding Citizen - Decent enough thriller, bit far fetched at times and could have been a lot better in my book if the ending was different.

Downfall - Great show, the fella who plays Hitler was brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on December 30, 2009, 01:28:32 PM
Quote from: hardstation on December 30, 2009, 01:29:10 AM
Ahhh, sorry yis are missing out.
aye, but we get tv3, which isn't available everywhere in the north - more than adequate compensation imo :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 30, 2009, 01:55:00 PM
I get TV3 up here and those who can't, can just watch UTV.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on December 30, 2009, 10:55:35 PM
watching The Butcher Boy on tg4 never saw it before, hope it turns out to be a good film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 31, 2009, 09:21:40 AM
Quote from: gerry on December 30, 2009, 10:55:35 PM
watching The Butcher Boy on tg4 never saw it before, hope it turns out to be a good film.

I thought this was a class show....havent seen it in years mind you so not sure what I'd think of it now, but I thought it was very good the first time I saw it.

I saw The Hangover the other night...average enough IMO.
I also saw The Condemned, with Stone Cold Steve Austin....pure pish.

Has this been the worst Christmas ever for tv movies? There's hardly been one worth watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on December 31, 2009, 09:41:29 AM
Gonna get a DVD out tonight, can't be arsed reading through the last few pages. Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on December 31, 2009, 01:10:31 PM
went to see sherlock holmes last night & quite enjoyed it.
robert downey jr & jude law are very good in it and you can see little guy richie touches all over it.
7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on December 31, 2009, 01:19:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on December 31, 2009, 01:10:31 PM
went to see sherlock holmes last night & quite enjoyed it.
robert downey jr & jude law are very good in it and you can see little guy richie touches all over it.
7.5/10

I thought Guy Richie was a big lad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 31, 2009, 01:34:09 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on December 31, 2009, 01:10:31 PM
went to see sherlock holmes last night & quite enjoyed it.
robert downey jr & jude law are very good in it and you can see little guy richie touches all over it.
7.5/10
That's a shame.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 31, 2009, 01:42:48 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 31, 2009, 09:21:40 AM
Quote from: gerry on December 30, 2009, 10:55:35 PM
watching The Butcher Boy on tg4 never saw it before, hope it turns out to be a good film.

I thought this was a class show....havent seen it in years mind you so not sure what I'd think of it now, but I thought it was very good the first time I saw it.

I saw The Hangover the other night...average enough IMO.
I also saw The Condemned, with Stone Cold Steve Austin....pure pish.

Has this been the worst Christmas ever for tv movies? There's hardly been one worth watching.

Aye saw the Hangover in the last week, very funny some great quotes and scenes in it.

Inglorious Basterds was very good but you had to hang in there, slow moving in parts...  Will enjoy it a lot more the second time around

Movies on TV at Christmas never have the same appeal as when you were younger - the older you get the more you see, so very few of the movies you will be seeing for the first time....

But the best to watch on tv are the golden oldies, like Where Eagles Dare yesterday, a few John Wayne classic... still waiting on Von Ryan's Express to come on though  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shazam on December 31, 2009, 05:47:38 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 31, 2009, 09:41:29 AM
Gonna get a DVD out tonight, can't be arsed reading through the last few pages. Any recommendations?

Downfall - The story of Hitlers last few days

OR

Zombieland - f**k that actually get Shaun Of The Dead instead
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 31, 2009, 06:41:07 PM
Quote from: Shazam on December 31, 2009, 05:47:38 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 31, 2009, 09:41:29 AM
Gonna get a DVD out tonight, can't be arsed reading through the last few pages. Any recommendations?

Downfall - The story of Hitlers last few days

OR

Zombieland - f**k that actually get Shaun Of The Dead instead


Thought Zombieland was much better... Shaun of the Dead was alright but didn't make me laugh as much and certainly wasn't as well put together as Zombieland!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on December 31, 2009, 06:48:23 PM
Got Hurtlocker. Any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 31, 2009, 09:16:50 PM
Quote from: Minder on December 31, 2009, 06:48:23 PM
Got Hurtlocker. Any use?
Well if you hired it I assume you are going to watch it and draw your own conclusions. You know.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 31, 2009, 11:05:01 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on December 31, 2009, 01:10:31 PM
went to see sherlock holmes last night & quite enjoyed it.
robert downey jr & jude law are very good in it and you can see little guy richie touches all over it.
7.5/10

went to see this yesterday too. Definately enjoyed it. Some good action seems and I thought Robert Downey jnr was quite good in it alright. Set up for part two and I'll cerainly want to see a second.

I've watched a few films recently. Watched "awake" last night and thought it was pure dung. Awful altogether.
I've just finished watching Fargo. Quality... Feck I laughed at him putting the foot through the chipper
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 01, 2010, 05:42:43 PM
seen Sherlock Holmes today, enjoyed it. RD Jr was excellent imo. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 01, 2010, 10:17:23 PM
the departed on now ..... class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 01, 2010, 10:20:31 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 01, 2010, 10:17:23 PM
the departed on now ..... class

Possibly one of the best movies ever made...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 01, 2010, 10:22:16 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 01, 2010, 10:20:31 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 01, 2010, 10:17:23 PM
the departed on now ..... class

Possibly one of the best movies ever made...

Steady on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 01, 2010, 10:35:15 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 01, 2010, 10:22:16 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 01, 2010, 10:20:31 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 01, 2010, 10:17:23 PM
the departed on now ..... class

Possibly one of the best movies ever made...

Steady on.

Sorry meant best movies of the noughties...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2010, 12:54:37 AM
Quote from: Minder on December 31, 2009, 06:48:23 PM
Got Hurtlocker. Any use?
Watched it tonight. Some show. Will get some attention at Oscar time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on January 03, 2010, 11:57:38 PM
Just watched DVD of 'Hangover' with Mrs Fox... v v funny  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 04, 2010, 05:48:00 PM
Watched Road to Perdition a few days back - fantastic movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 04, 2010, 05:50:12 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on January 03, 2010, 11:57:38 PM
Just watched DVD of 'Hangover' with Mrs Fox... v v funny  :D

Excellent film Fox
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on January 04, 2010, 08:50:06 PM
Watched the Taking of Pelham 123 (2009 Version) wasnt impressed at all

District 9 is ok

Looking for Eric - decent show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on January 04, 2010, 10:04:29 PM
Watched My Best Friend's Girl last night and thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MR E on January 04, 2010, 10:54:18 PM
Has anyone seen did you hear about the Morgans? I might head and see it this week if it is any use. If not will probably go see Sherlock Holmes!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 04, 2010, 10:59:03 PM
Quote from: MR E on January 04, 2010, 10:54:18 PM
Has anyone seen did you hear about the Morgans? I might head and see it this week if it is any use. If not will probably go see Sherlock Holmes!

Not meant to be great, RTÉ.ie gave it one star and it said the flick was lucky to get it too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 07, 2010, 10:21:53 PM
Just after watching Invictus. Great film. Great performance from Morgan Freeman. The rugby action was a bit crude, but will let that slide. This film is a must see. Best film I have seen in a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 07, 2010, 11:39:49 PM
I saw Daybreakers twice over the last 2 days, this is where vampires have taken over the wolrd and hunt down humans to farm their blood. An unusual point of view to take for a vampire movie but it works well. Not strictly speaking a horror fllm more of a fantasy/horror/comic book type film.

7 out of 10 fro me, 8.5 out of 10 on imdb.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on January 08, 2010, 02:03:20 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 07, 2010, 11:39:49 PM
I saw Daybreakers twice over the last 2 days, this is where vampires have taken over the wolrd and hunt down humans to farm their blood. An unusual point of view to take for a vampire movie but it works well. Not strictly speaking a horror fllm more of a fantasy/horror/comic book type film.

7 out of 10 fro me, 8.5 out of 10 on imdb.

I am f**king sick of Vampires, seems to be the in thing at the moment  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 08, 2010, 05:29:31 PM
Went to see "The Road" today, and what a delightful romp it was, sunshine and lollipops all the way. No seriously bring along the anti depressants when you go to this one. It is the end of the world where nothing grows, all the animals are dead, and anarchy reigns, but if you can handle the darkness you will like this movie, very good, 8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 08, 2010, 07:17:24 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 08, 2010, 05:29:31 PM
Went to see "The Road" today, and what a delightful romp it was, sunshine and lollipops all the way. No seriously bring along the anti depressants when you go to this one. It is the end of the world where nothing grows, all the animals are dead, and anarchy reigns, but if you can handle the darkness you will like this movie, very good, 8 out of 10.

Do you go to the cinema every day?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on January 08, 2010, 11:44:28 PM
I watched District 9 the other day.  The first half was good and it had so much potential, I loved the documentary style method of shooting the early parts of the film.  The way it showed how the aliens were treated and how they lived in the slums, some of them had integrated with the humans while some were hiding weapons and were fighting back against the humans for the way they were being treated.  I thought the storyline was very deep and I loved that, the fact it was set in South Africa there were similarities to the apartheid history of the country as some could say the aliens were oppressed and at times I really didn't know whos side I was on, The humans or the aliens.

But then the second half of the film was a complete letdown, with a very annoying lead and it turned into a film that was basically similar to any hollywood action movie.  It was a shame for a film that had so much potential.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on January 08, 2010, 11:47:38 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 04, 2010, 05:48:00 PM
Watched Road to Perdition a few days back - fantastic movie.

I love this film.  I think its one of the films of the decade and does not get the praise it deserves.  Quality film and Tom Hanks is brilliant in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 09, 2010, 12:11:24 AM
I don't go every day, most days.

"The Road"/to Perdition" are similar movies now that we are talking about them on the same page. Perdition is one of Hanks best movies if not the best, better than a lot of the stuff he won oscars for.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:31:43 PM

going to the cinema tonight.....

its between sherlock holmes or it's complicated!

what would you choose?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2010, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:31:43 PM

going to the cinema tonight.....

its between sherlock holmes or it's complicated!

what would you choose?
sherlock holmes is decent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:43:10 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2010, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:31:43 PM

going to the cinema tonight.....

its between sherlock holmes or it's complicated!

what would you choose?
sherlock holmes is decent


i want to see it but the girls love chick flicks... is there any love stories in it, apart from bromance between downey and law... have to try and persuade them...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2010, 05:45:06 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:43:10 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2010, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:31:43 PM

going to the cinema tonight.....

its between sherlock holmes or it's complicated!

what would you choose?
sherlock holmes is decent


i want to see it but the girls love chick flicks... is there any love stories in it, apart from bromance between downey and law... have to try and persuade them...
Romance? No.
I look down my nose at you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 10, 2010, 06:59:41 PM
why...

i don't want romance... i want to see sherlock however the dudes i am going to the cinema with, love chick flicks so i am going to have to do some persuading to try and get them to watch it instead of it's complicated....

i regard myself of having a great taste in films pog!  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2010, 07:04:48 PM
poor taste in friends!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Whitehair on January 10, 2010, 07:17:33 PM
Watched the film "Orphan" the other nite, worth a watch!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theskull1 on January 10, 2010, 07:55:45 PM
Didn't Iris Robinson highly rate the butcher boy?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 10, 2010, 08:52:28 PM
As part of the iTunes 12 Days of Christmas free downloads, I got Lesbian Vampire Killers. I had heard terrible things about it, but watched it the other night as I couldn't sleep. Got to admit, to my surprise, it was even worst than I was expecting. Not one laugh in it at all. More of a film for the Nuts, Loaded magazines kind of people.

I'd avoid it if I was you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shazam on January 10, 2010, 08:57:24 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2010, 05:45:06 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:43:10 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2010, 05:39:26 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 10, 2010, 05:31:43 PM

going to the cinema tonight.....

its between sherlock holmes or it's complicated!

what would you choose?
sherlock holmes is decent


i want to see it but the girls love chick flicks... is there any love stories in it, apart from bromance between downey and law... have to try and persuade them...
Romance? No.
I look down my nose at you.

There is a mini romance between RDJr and Rachel McAdam... Saw it there today, thought it was a decent show, kept me interested the whole time. Mark Strong is great in whatever he does.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mario on January 10, 2010, 10:43:39 PM
Seen a few films in the last week or so, the bad weather has left me with nothing else to do.

Sherlock Holmes - 7/10, enjoyable watch loved the way Sherlock was able to figure out what was happening with a few simple clues, also liked the fight scenes when he told you what he was going to do in slow motion then did it at full speed. Good story, interesting ending seeing how it all came together.

The Road - 8/10, A sad film and very hard to watch at times, a few scenes were painful to watch. The brutality of the human race when left without food was shocking, but you can imagine something like that happening if that situation arose.

My Sisters Keeper - 7.5/10 Girlfriend made me watch this for making her sit through so many 'boy films' she reckoned that this will be the film that makes me cry. Although i stayed strong i could feel myself getting emotional at times. Would definitely recommend it, its not a soppy film, but looks at the dilemas a family faces with their little girl dying from cancer.

Hurt Locker - 8/10 I love most war films and this one didn't disappoint, its about a bomb disposal unit in baghdad. And goes through the life and death situation everytime they are called out. Makes Baghdad look like absolute hell, which it probably is!

District 9 and Body of Lies to watch this week!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 11, 2010, 12:37:21 AM

ended up seeing "its complicated" and its "over rated"..................(gave in to peer presure)

kinda off putting seeing alec/meryl/steve flirting and curting etc.....

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dakota on January 11, 2010, 11:08:28 AM
Finally watched Slumdog Millionaire over the weekend I thought it was very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: county colours on January 11, 2010, 11:15:39 AM
Went to c the 3D version of Avatar last night. Very good film, worth going to see.... make sure u c it 3D tho
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on January 11, 2010, 12:28:20 PM
Lads- don't let your better half make you go and watch It's Complicated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: boojangles on January 11, 2010, 04:31:38 PM
Seen District 9 at the weekend-When I heard Peter Jackson was involved I expected great things,I'm not into Alien movies or anything like that but I found this enjoyable enough with a good basic story.Apart from the Aliens in general,some parts are quite confusing and not explained well but it is worth a watch. Some parts may be hard on the stomach though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 11, 2010, 05:32:57 PM
I recommend NOT watching burn after reading.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on January 11, 2010, 05:59:15 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 11, 2010, 05:32:57 PM
I recommend NOT watching burn after reading.

while its not a great film its not bad either.  I enjoyed it for the most part.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 11, 2010, 06:02:28 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 11, 2010, 05:32:57 PM
I recommend NOT watching burn after reading.

Aye I was disappointed with it, which I am sure will hurt ratings.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 11, 2010, 11:43:09 PM
Cruel Intentions on Channel 4 now...

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 11, 2010, 11:45:39 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 11, 2010, 11:43:09 PM
Cruel Intentions on Channel 4 now...

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever   ;D ;D

I wonder why?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 11, 2010, 11:54:15 PM
Watched a good few films over the weekend.

Invictus - 9/10
Precious - 8/10
Brothers - 8/10
Armored - 6/10
Rudy - 8/10

Have a good few lined up to watch this week - The Hurt Locker, District 9, Up In The Air as well as whatever else I can download.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 12, 2010, 12:04:20 AM
whats a good site for watching films? preferably not to download
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 12, 2010, 01:00:43 AM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 12, 2010, 12:04:20 AM
whats a good site for watching films? preferably not to download

http://www.ninjavideo.net/movies

CHeck the front page though you may need an earlier version of Divx for the videos to run right and you always need to have the "Ninjavideo Helper" running when you want to watch something.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 12, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.

Is it as grim as the book, the book is fanatastic but very distrubing almost frightening....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 12, 2010, 09:47:18 AM
thought the book was fantastic as well and sort of dont want to go to see the film for that reason. have a feeling it may be a let down.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 12, 2010, 09:58:11 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 11, 2010, 11:43:09 PM
Cruel Intentions on Channel 4 now...

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever   ;D ;D

Is that the 'modern day' remake of Dangerous Liaisons?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 10:01:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 12, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.

Is it as grim as the book, the book is fanatastic but very distrubing almost frightening....
Ya, it's a pretty desolate depressing world alright, some of the shots in it  are great. Did justice to be book. Few really shocking scenes were cut from the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 12, 2010, 10:12:33 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 11, 2010, 11:54:15 PM
Watched a good few films over the weekend.

Invictus - 9/10
Precious - 8/10
Brothers - 8/10
Armored - 6/10
Rudy - 8/10

Have a good few lined up to watch this week - The Hurt Locker, District 9, Up In The Air as well as whatever else I can download.

You must be single with no weins if you've time to watch 5 films over the weekend! If I see one film a week I am doing well!!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Homer on January 12, 2010, 10:26:55 AM
For me The Road was always the type of book that could never be matched on the big screen. Went along to see it the other night and to be fair they didn't butcher it and I enjoyed it.

The adaptation covers most of the major scenes, leaving out some of the most haunting bits and also misses out on a lot of the character building between the man and son. It's very bleak and moving, although I think neither are felt to the same levels that are generated by the book. I thought they did a great job visually of capturing the desolation of the world. If I had one qualm, I felt that it was never dark enough.

The Road (film) 7.5/10
The Road (book) 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 12, 2010, 10:36:24 AM
Quote from: Homer on January 12, 2010, 10:26:55 AM
For me The Road was always the type of book that could never be matched on the big screen. Went along to see it the other night and to be fair they didn't butcher it and I enjoyed it.

The adaptation covers most of the major scenes, leaving out some of the most haunting bits and also misses out on a lot of the character building between the man and son. It's very bleak and moving, although I think neither are felt to the same levels that are generated by the book. I thought they did a great job visually of capturing the desolation of the world. If I had one qualm, I felt that it was never dark enough.

The Road (film) 7.5/10
The Road (book) 9/10
maybe i will go and see it then, was afraid of them butchering what is one of my favourite books.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 12, 2010, 10:37:18 AM
Looking forward to seeing Slumdog Millionaire for the first time on Ch 4 tomorrow night.

Hurt Locker, while good wasn't imo the "best war film ever" I was led to believe it was.Still a very good character led flick.

For those of a certain vintage Teen Wolf is on on Thursday night on Paramout (I think). Enjoyable romp of a movie.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on January 12, 2010, 10:46:11 AM
Watched 'To Kill a Mocking Bird' last night. Starring Gregory Peck and made in 1962. It is also the most beloved and widely read Pulitzer Prize Winner. This is a movie that my ma recommended to me to watch many times, so I finally got around to buying the DVD. This is a cracker of a movie that won 3 Oscars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 12, 2010, 10:53:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 12, 2010, 09:58:11 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 11, 2010, 11:43:09 PM
Cruel Intentions on Channel 4 now...

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever   ;D ;D

Is that the 'modern day' remake of Dangerous Liaisons?

Yea and no, they are both adaptations of the original Les Liaisons dangereuses
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 12, 2010, 12:03:36 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 12, 2010, 10:53:04 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 12, 2010, 09:58:11 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 11, 2010, 11:43:09 PM
Cruel Intentions on Channel 4 now...

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever   ;D ;D

Is that the 'modern day' remake of Dangerous Liaisons?

Yea and no, they are both adaptations of the original Les Liaisons dangereuses

Yep, but that's a play, not a movie.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 12, 2010, 12:06:17 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 10:01:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 12, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.

Is it as grim as the book, the book is fanatastic but very distrubing almost frightening....
Ya, it's a pretty desolate depressing world alright, some of the shots in it  are great. Did justice to be book. Few really shocking scenes were cut from the movie.

That's a bit disappointing. In a morbid kind of way, I think those bits were important in the book to highlight just how desperate and depraved the world had become.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 01:02:25 PM
Quote from: AFS on January 12, 2010, 12:06:17 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 10:01:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 12, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.

Is it as grim as the book, the book is fanatastic but very distrubing almost frightening....
Ya, it's a pretty desolate depressing world alright, some of the shots in it  are great. Did justice to be book. Few really shocking scenes were cut from the movie.

That's a bit disappointing. In a morbid kind of way, I think those bits were important in the book to highlight just how desperate and depraved the world had become.
There are plenty left in it that show how bad it had become, one or two really standout ones from what I can remember,the scenes cut involved babies....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: boojangles on January 12, 2010, 02:11:58 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 11, 2010, 11:43:09 PM
Cruel Intentions on Channel 4 now...

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever   ;D ;D

Class-f**king love that movie.
''Catherine the only thing your gonna be riding is me''
Superb film complimented by a brilliant soundtrack.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 12, 2010, 02:14:57 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 01:02:25 PM
Quote from: AFS on January 12, 2010, 12:06:17 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 10:01:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 12, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.

Is it as grim as the book, the book is fanatastic but very distrubing almost frightening....
Ya, it's a pretty desolate depressing world alright, some of the shots in it  are great. Did justice to be book. Few really shocking scenes were cut from the movie.

That's a bit disappointing. In a morbid kind of way, I think those bits were important in the book to highlight just how desperate and depraved the world had become.
There are plenty left in it that show how bad it had become, one or two really standout ones from what I can remember,the scenes cut involved babies....

What do you recommend doing - reading the book or watch the movie first??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 12, 2010, 02:16:22 PM
Quote from: boojangles on January 12, 2010, 02:11:58 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 11, 2010, 11:43:09 PM
Cruel Intentions on Channel 4 now...

Possibly one of the greatest movies ever   ;D ;D

Class-f**king love that movie.
''Catherine the only thing your gonna be riding is me''
Superb film complimented by a brilliant soundtrack.

Soundtrack??  There was music in it??  Must have missed that, easily done with the "visual" talent on display
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Homer on January 12, 2010, 02:21:39 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 12, 2010, 02:14:57 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 01:02:25 PM
Quote from: AFS on January 12, 2010, 12:06:17 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 10:01:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 12, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.

Is it as grim as the book, the book is fanatastic but very distrubing almost frightening....
Ya, it's a pretty desolate depressing world alright, some of the shots in it  are great. Did justice to be book. Few really shocking scenes were cut from the movie.

That's a bit disappointing. In a morbid kind of way, I think those bits were important in the book to highlight just how desperate and depraved the world had become.
There are plenty left in it that show how bad it had become, one or two really standout ones from what I can remember,the scenes cut involved babies....

What do you recommend doing - reading the book or watch the movie first??

Definitely the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 02:49:45 PM
Quote from: Homer on January 12, 2010, 02:21:39 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 12, 2010, 02:14:57 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 01:02:25 PM
Quote from: AFS on January 12, 2010, 12:06:17 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 12, 2010, 10:01:11 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 12, 2010, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Saw "The Road" last friday. Very good but not brilliant as the reviews have been making out i thought. Better than alot of movies it has to be said though.

Is it as grim as the book, the book is fanatastic but very distrubing almost frightening....
Ya, it's a pretty desolate depressing world alright, some of the shots in it  are great. Did justice to be book. Few really shocking scenes were cut from the movie.

That's a bit disappointing. In a morbid kind of way, I think those bits were important in the book to highlight just how desperate and depraved the world had become.
There are plenty left in it that show how bad it had become, one or two really standout ones from what I can remember,the scenes cut involved babies....

What do you recommend doing - reading the book or watch the movie first??

Definitely the book.
Ya, the book, it's not vital but good to if ya have the chance, book is very good but a little overated imo
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 12, 2010, 04:00:05 PM
Only watched slumdog about six months ago, brilliant film and looking forward to watching it again myself. Just after watching all the pretty horses for the first time in years, great film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 12, 2010, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 12, 2010, 10:12:33 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 11, 2010, 11:54:15 PM
Watched a good few films over the weekend.

Invictus - 9/10
Precious - 8/10
Brothers - 8/10
Armored - 6/10
Rudy - 8/10

Have a good few lined up to watch this week - The Hurt Locker, District 9, Up In The Air as well as whatever else I can download.

You must be single with no weins if you've time to watch 5 films over the weekend! If I see one film a week I am doing well!!  :D

Was stranded in Belfast over the weekend due to the weather. And with no football on what else was I to do?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 09:26:38 PM
Forgot about slumdog millionaire being on just started watchin 5 mins ago - hate not seeing a show from the start - is it too late to get into it??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 13, 2010, 09:34:28 PM
I wouldnt think so tg, I seen it from the start though and thought it was dung.

Watched hurt locker last night, that's a decent film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 09:36:32 PM
Im thinking i may think its dung as well - hoping to be proved wrong though just dyin to see it to see what all the fuss is about
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 13, 2010, 09:37:42 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 09:26:38 PM
Forgot about slumdog millionaire being on just started watchin 5 mins ago - hate not seeing a show from the start - is it too late to get into it??

Watch it on Channel 4 +1, starts at 10pm. Sky channel 135.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 09:42:46 PM
Was gonna do that but then me ma will be yapping cos she cant get watching sky then if i turn it to that. Typical - im way down the list when it comes to choice of tv in this house :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 13, 2010, 09:46:48 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 09:42:46 PM
Was gonna do that but then me ma will be yapping cos she cant get watching sky then if i turn it to that. Typical - im way down the list when it comes to choice of tv in this house :-\

Jesus you sound like my sister!

Do you pay for it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 10:00:38 PM
Why would i pay for it when i get no choice what to watch - and anyway i give money into the house every wk that goes towards it!!!!! Shes never done watchin them aul cookery shows and travel programmes any time i want to watch a film  >:( >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:09:29 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 09:42:46 PM
Was gonna do that but then me ma will be yapping cos she cant get watching sky then if i turn it to that. Typical - im way down the list when it comes to choice of tv in this house :-\

Is it not Sky +? Is it even possible to get Sky now that hasn't got DVR?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 10:10:33 PM
Do have sky plus but sure any time i want to watch stuff i have recorded on it there is someone watchin something else >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:15:44 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 10:10:33 PM
Do have sky plus but sure any time i want to watch stuff i have recorded on it there is someone watchin something else >:(

You like to complain, don't you.

Set up a rota within your family.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 13, 2010, 10:51:40 PM
Brothers is a bag of w**k - don't bother with it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 13, 2010, 10:53:28 PM
Time to move out on your own little sister.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.


whats sick about it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:59:55 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.


whats sick about it?

Way over the top sex scenes. And yes, I would say that if it was man and woman.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 11:02:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:59:55 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.


whats sick about it?

Way over the top sex scenes. And yes, I would say that if it was man and woman.


havnt seen it myself. What way were the scenes OTT?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 13, 2010, 11:02:43 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:59:55 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.


whats sick about it?

Way over the top sex scenes. And yes, I would say that if it was man and woman.
and who's these sex scenes between?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 11:04:17 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.

haven't seen a funny bit yet. few rotten parts with dildos and that, not my kinda thing!
and this bit with the baby photo shoot, some parents are fuckin psychos!

whats sick about it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dougal on January 13, 2010, 11:13:25 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 11:04:17 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.

haven't seen a funny bit yet. few rotten parts with dildos and that, not my kinda thing!
and this bit with the baby photo shoot, some parents are fuckin psychos!

whats sick about it?

baby photo shoot is about the funniest part,and its only funny because of how unbelievably stupid they are.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 13, 2010, 11:36:56 PM
Inside Man on ITV London now. Good show.

Just watched Slumdog Millionaire again, what a great film. Didn't get all them awards for nothing.

Seen Inglourious Basterds at the weekend as well. Class!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 13, 2010, 11:49:19 PM
Couldnt get into that film at all - maybe it was cos i missed the first 20 mins i duno but wasnt doing it for me so turned it off
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 14, 2010, 09:16:35 AM
Very unimpressed with Slumdog Millionaire last night. Imo massively overrated and not the flick I hoped to see. Watchable only.
Watch Shallow Grave tonight on Film 4 for Danny Boyle at his best.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 14, 2010, 09:24:24 AM
Slumdog Millionaire did nothing for me either - good yarn, but nothing special.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on January 14, 2010, 10:23:17 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 11:02:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:59:55 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.


whats sick about it?

Way over the top sex scenes. And yes, I would say that if it was man and woman.


havnt seen it myself. What way were the scenes OTT?


bump
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 14, 2010, 10:37:36 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 14, 2010, 10:23:17 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 11:02:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:59:55 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.


whats sick about it?

Way over the top sex scenes. And yes, I would say that if it was man and woman.


havnt seen it myself. What way were the scenes OTT?


bump

takeyourownpath told you. Didn't see the point in repeating him
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on January 14, 2010, 10:39:37 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 14, 2010, 10:37:36 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 14, 2010, 10:23:17 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 11:02:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:59:55 PM
Quote from: stiffler on January 13, 2010, 10:55:09 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 13, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on January 13, 2010, 10:49:20 PM
i'm watchin bruno atm, not impressed

Sick is what it is. Not funny, bar one or two bits.


whats sick about it?

Way over the top sex scenes. And yes, I would say that if it was man and woman.


havnt seen it myself. What way were the scenes OTT?


bump

takeyourownpath told you. Didn't see the point in repeating him

aww i was lookng your point of view, but its ok . so you dont reccomend it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 14, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
No, wouldn't recommend. A few funny bits like the American talk show with the baby and that. Borat was much funnier.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 14, 2010, 10:56:16 PM
Borat and Bruno are completely miles apart... Borat nearly made me fall off my chair a few times with laughter I thought it was fantastic. While Bruno just made me cringe really. A lot of OTT gay stuff to try and shock people which to me isn't funny. I've watched many films more than once but Bruno does not fall into that category.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on January 15, 2010, 12:42:23 AM
apologies if folks have posted Kermode reviews before, but they are great value, good listen.

Love his one for the 2nd transformers movie, good rant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__bQ-Y7D8Q
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 15, 2010, 11:22:05 AM
Kermode is a total legend have been listening to him now for a couple of years on 5Live he has some knowledge on films, its unreal and also tells it like it is.
I heard he was being lined up to replace Jonathan Ross on Film 2010 or what ever the title of the programme is. Hope he can transfer from the radio to tv.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 15, 2010, 11:29:38 AM
I thought Slumdog was a bit of a damp squib myself. Was ok but not something I'd be in a rush to watch again.
Shallow Grave is a great flick...would put it well above Slumdog.

Watched The Hangover last week....I was a bit disappointed, but it was ok. Mildly amusing would be how I would describe it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 15, 2010, 11:52:18 AM
The thing about slumdog millionaire is because it won a lot of oscars people are calling it over rated. It won a lot of oscars because it ticked all the right boxes. It was a good(not great), original,  commercially successful movie that depicted the life of underpriviliged children. That is always going to help at oscar time.

Also like a lot of movies you can't walk in after 20 minutes and expect to get it. If you want to watch a movie and enjoy it watch it from the start. A lot of other people who only saw it recently are suffering from the fact that because it was so "highly rated" they were expecting a lot more, and that can leave people with a bad feeling towards a movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 15, 2010, 10:45:44 PM
I saw the Book of Eli tonight and was pleasantly surprised. Obviously similar in many ways to the Road, but this move is good in its own right. It is a  religious themed hollywood version of the Road and is very entertaining.

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 15, 2010, 10:48:09 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 15, 2010, 10:45:44 PM
I saw the Book of Eli tonight and was pleasantly surprised. Obviously similar in many ways to the Road, but this move is good in its own right. It is a  religious themed hollywood version of the Road and is very entertaining.

8 out of 10.

Let me guess Denzel plays an angry black guy in it.... not like him....  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 16, 2010, 12:12:57 AM
He fights a lot but he is not an angry black man.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on January 16, 2010, 12:20:22 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 15, 2010, 11:29:38 AM
I thought Slumdog was a bit of a damp squib myself. Was ok but not something I'd be in a rush to watch again.
Shallow Grave is a great flick...would put it well above Slumdog.

Watched The Hangover last week....I was a bit disappointed, but it was ok. Mildly amusing would be how I would describe it.

Jees! brick, you're hard to please... I thot Hangover was hilarious and Slumdog very good too...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2010, 12:26:09 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on January 16, 2010, 12:20:22 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 15, 2010, 11:29:38 AM
I thought Slumdog was a bit of a damp squib myself. Was ok but not something I'd be in a rush to watch again.
Shallow Grave is a great flick...would put it well above Slumdog.

Watched The Hangover last week....I was a bit disappointed, but it was ok. Mildly amusing would be how I would describe it.

Jees! brick, you're hard to please... I thot Hangover was hilarious and Slumdog very good too...
Your half right fox. Loved Slumdog but would say The hangover was just above average.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 20, 2010, 12:03:17 AM
Saw The Book of Eli tonight and was mightily impressed! Denzel did his usual work but it was a great storyline with plenty of twists and turns along the way. 9/10 it was as good a film as I've seen in a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on January 20, 2010, 09:28:07 AM
watched district 9 last night - still not sure what to make of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2010, 11:18:58 AM
I thought District 9 was very good.  Very 'different' movie and the lead man was hilarious.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 20, 2010, 11:51:54 AM
Recently saw Daybreakers, so much unfulfilled potential, enjoyable but plot was weak 6.5/10

Also watched the Blind Side, a great feel-good movie all the better for being a true story 7.5/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on January 20, 2010, 12:53:39 PM
Watched up in the Air the other night.
Clooney is fantistic in it, the story did leave you up in the air at the end though which I know is what is was meant to do, but i'd have rather seen a different ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 20, 2010, 07:31:45 PM
Saw "Invictus". Thought it was ok, rugby sequences were poor and took away from the movie. Thought Morgan Freeman was great as Nelson Mandela though, dead ringer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 20, 2010, 07:46:26 PM
Just watched "It might get loud"

Kind of a documentary movie in which Jack White (of the white stripes) invites the Edge and Jimmy Page to talk about the electric guitar.

Pretty interesting all in all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on January 21, 2010, 12:34:31 AM
Watch a DVD film called 'Sexy Beast.' It was mighty with Ben Kingsley and Ray Winston. Was made in 2000 tho I'd never heard of it. London gangsters.  Kingsley was incredible like you've never seen him.

... 'In `Sexy Beast,' Ben Kingsley delivers a bone-chilling performance as the man everyone loves to hate, a role for which he earned not only universal critical acclaim but a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination as well. Don Logan is so evil that even his fellow mobster buddies fear and hate him. From our very first glimpse of him high-strutting his way through an airport terminal, Kingsley hits just the right note for his character.'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 21, 2010, 07:43:16 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on January 21, 2010, 12:34:31 AM
Watch a DVD film called 'Sexy Beast.' It was mighty with Ben Kingsley and Ray Winston. Was made in 2000 tho I'd never heard of it. London gangsters.  Kingsley was incredible like you've never seen him.

... 'In `Sexy Beast,' Ben Kingsley delivers a bone-chilling performance as the man everyone loves to hate, a role for which he earned not only universal critical acclaim but a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination as well. Don Logan is so evil that even his fellow mobster buddies fear and hate him. From our very first glimpse of him high-strutting his way through an airport terminal, Kingsley hits just the right note for his character.'

Super show, Kingsley is fantastic! - I bet you'd like Dead Man's Shoes!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 21, 2010, 08:37:06 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on January 21, 2010, 12:34:31 AM
Watch a DVD film called 'Sexy Beast.' It was mighty with Ben Kingsley and Ray Winston. Was made in 2000 tho I'd never heard of it. London gangsters.  Kingsley was incredible like you've never seen him.

... 'In `Sexy Beast,' Ben Kingsley delivers a bone-chilling performance as the man everyone loves to hate, a role for which he earned not only universal critical acclaim but a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination as well. Don Logan is so evil that even his fellow mobster buddies fear and hate him. From our very first glimpse of him high-strutting his way through an airport terminal, Kingsley hits just the right note for his character.'

Hell of a film.........you wouldn't have thought Kingsley had it in him, but he delivers a performance that would scare you even watching it !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 22, 2010, 07:06:15 PM
Up in the Air is very good. One of the best movies of the year, well ahead of most in its genre. Half rom com and half business movie, worth takingthe girlfreind or wife to if she wants to go to a  chick flick, suggest this one.

8 out of 10

The leading lady shows off her behind in it as a bonus.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 22, 2010, 07:13:21 PM
Anyone see An Education? I've a wee thing for Carey Mulligan, so might go see it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MasterShake on January 22, 2010, 08:16:52 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 22, 2010, 07:13:21 PM
Anyone see An Education? I've a wee thing for Carey Mulligan, so might go see it.

Yeah i saw it recently zig. Pretty good film but def a bit of a chick flick.

The acting from Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard and Alfred Molina is superb.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 22, 2010, 09:32:10 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 22, 2010, 07:06:15 PM
Up in the Air is very good. One of the best movies of the year, well ahead of most in its genre. Half rom com and half business movie, worth takingthe girlfreind or wife to if she wants to go to a  chick flick, suggest this one.

8 out of 10

The leading lady shows off her behind in it as a bonus.

All the boys at work were telling me about this show, and how good it is. However I felt it tilted more towards the chick genre than I thought it would. It's watchable, and not bad, but a strange one.

I'd agree that if the woman insists on watching a girly film, watch this one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Paul Mc Graths Da on January 22, 2010, 09:41:15 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 22, 2010, 09:32:10 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 22, 2010, 07:06:15 PM
Up in the Air is very good. One of the best movies of the year, well ahead of most in its genre. Half rom com and half business movie, worth takingthe girlfreind or wife to if she wants to go to a  chick flick, suggest this one.

8 out of 10

The leading lady shows off her behind in it as a bonus.

All the boys at work were telling me about this show, and how good it is. However I felt it tilted more towards the chick genre than I thought it would. It's watchable, and not bad, but a strange one.

I'd agree that if the woman insists on watching a girly film, watch this one.

See aal them films wuf kissin and cutties all talkin bout feelings n' shite.......pure wile gay

>:(UG!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ludermor on January 22, 2010, 09:50:12 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 22, 2010, 07:13:21 PM
Anyone see An Education? I've a wee thing for Carey Mulligan, so might go see it.
i hope you dont take it out in the cinema!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 22, 2010, 11:08:31 PM
Quote from: ludermor on January 22, 2010, 09:50:12 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 22, 2010, 07:13:21 PM
Anyone see An Education? I've a wee thing for Carey Mulligan, so might go see it.
i hope you dont take it out in the cinema!
Master Shake has seen it recently.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 23, 2010, 07:11:40 PM

was going to go to the pictures tonight but for some reason none of the cinemas near me are showing "up in the air".....

has anybody seen nine?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 23, 2010, 07:57:14 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on January 21, 2010, 12:34:31 AM
Watch a DVD film called 'Sexy Beast.' It was mighty with Ben Kingsley and Ray Winston. Was made in 2000 tho I'd never heard of it. London gangsters.  Kingsley was incredible like you've never seen him.

... 'In `Sexy Beast,' Ben Kingsley delivers a bone-chilling performance as the man everyone loves to hate, a role for which he earned not only universal critical acclaim but a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination as well. Don Logan is so evil that even his fellow mobster buddies fear and hate him. From our very first glimpse of him high-strutting his way through an airport terminal, Kingsley hits just the right note for his character.'

Excellent film...


Watched Raging Bull AGAIN last night....awesome stuff...

Anyone else see The Ringer on Film 4 the other night with Johnny Knoxville....
very un PC but some very funny scenes :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on January 23, 2010, 11:20:16 PM
just watched moon - pure rubbish! thats 90 mins i'm never getting back.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 23, 2010, 11:23:06 PM
"Moon" was great. I know that you may have been disappointed that it was actually about the moon and not "mooning".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on January 23, 2010, 11:33:26 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 23, 2010, 11:23:06 PM
"Moon" was great. I know that you may have been disappointed that it was actually about the moon and not "mooning".

wtf was great about it? boring as hell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 24, 2010, 12:28:29 AM
Quote from: leenie on January 23, 2010, 07:11:40 PM

was going to go to the pictures tonight but for some reason none of the cinemas near me are showing "up in the air".....

has anybody seen nine?

I was going to go to the cinema tonight as well. Got as far as the car park and changed my mind. Rented a DVD instead. Stopped watching it 2/3rds of the way throught and decided to go to the late show at the cinema. Got to the car park and changed my mind again, so came home.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 24, 2010, 12:30:23 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 24, 2010, 12:28:29 AM
Quote from: leenie on January 23, 2010, 07:11:40 PM

was going to go to the pictures tonight but for some reason none of the cinemas near me are showing "up in the air".....

has anybody seen nine?

I was going to go to the cinema tonight as well. Got as far as the car park and changed my mind. Rented a DVD instead. Stopped watching it 2/3rds of the way throught and decided to go to the late show at the cinema. Got to the car park and changed my mind again, so came home.

You'll get piles sitting on that fence ziggy....  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 24, 2010, 12:36:06 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 24, 2010, 12:33:42 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 24, 2010, 12:28:29 AM
Quote from: leenie on January 23, 2010, 07:11:40 PM

was going to go to the pictures tonight but for some reason none of the cinemas near me are showing "up in the air".....

has anybody seen nine?

I was going to go to the cinema tonight as well. Got as far as the car park and changed my mind. Rented a DVD instead. Stopped watching it 2/3rds of the way throught and decided to go to the late show at the cinema. Got to the car park and changed my mind again, so came home.
WTF? You went from Greencastle to Omagh (?) before deciding that you wanted to go home?
Were you the driver?
twice it seems
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 24, 2010, 12:48:00 AM
I never said I watched the DVD in Greencastle smartarse
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 24, 2010, 12:54:22 AM
Can't I make my own decisions?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 24, 2010, 01:02:42 AM
The WI ladies?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 24, 2010, 02:11:41 AM
Watched The Hurricane again there tonight. Some show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 24, 2010, 02:27:29 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 24, 2010, 02:11:41 AM
Watched The Hurricane again there tonight. Some show.

Top flick alright... serious tune with it too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on January 30, 2010, 05:52:55 AM
Moon was a strange movie, watched it on the plane, tbh was quite boring and just about watchable IMO but each to there own. What was the point of it?

Seen UP IN THE AIR yday, and was mightly impressed. Excellent screenplay and jees Clooney was brilliant in it. Its really alot more about relationships and the meaning of life than a Airmiles movie. Definitly makes you think about your life when you come out of it. I love those type of movies.

Anyone seen the Lonely bones yet? Looking forward to Legion aswell.

Oh and told yee AVATAR was going to be huge ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 01, 2010, 10:12:32 AM
Yep, I've seen The Lovely bones. Decent movie, won't change your life or anything. First and last thirds of the film are good, middle is fairly poor. Worth a watch though.

Watched "World's Greatest Dad" last night. Not too sure when it's out in Ireland or even if it will be but really enjoyed it. Mad movie, if you like black comedies you'll like this movie. It's most definitely not mainstream and won't appeal to alot of people, don't even bother infact if you don't like edgy movies. Seriously dark at some points. Robin Williams plays a not so typical Robin Williams role. I'd be interested to see what other board members make of it.

Here's the link...first zshare one works well.

http://www.free-tv-video-online.info/movies/2009/worlds_greatest_dad.html
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on February 01, 2010, 02:14:30 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 01, 2010, 10:12:32 AM
Yep, I've seen Lovely bones. Decent movie, won't change your life or anything. First and last thirds of the film are good, middle is fairly poor. Worth a watch though.

They weren't long putting together the john terry biopic to ride the hype...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 01, 2010, 02:30:38 PM
If you like your gangster films and don't mind subtitles check out 'A Prophet', very good prison based French film that's been praised from pillar to post lately. Also another French one: 'Mesrine: Parts 1 and 2. Part 1 is called 'Killer instinct' and part 2 is called 'Public Enemy Number 1'.

There's a Mexican film 'Sin Nombre' that I have, but haven't watched it yet, it's meant to be very good as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 01, 2010, 02:32:45 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on February 01, 2010, 02:14:30 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 01, 2010, 10:12:32 AM
Yep, I've seen Lovely bones. Decent movie, won't change your life or anything. First and last thirds of the film are good, middle is fairly poor. Worth a watch though.

They weren't long putting together the john terry biopic to ride the hype...

i thought that 'world's greatest dad' was the Terry biopic?  He was voted Dad of the year in the UK last year after all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on February 01, 2010, 02:42:34 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 24, 2010, 02:27:29 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 24, 2010, 02:11:41 AM
Watched The Hurricane again there tonight. Some show.

Top flick alright... serious tune with it too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YngpWylqQ3A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YngpWylqQ3A)  class tune and movie
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 01, 2010, 08:33:26 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 30, 2010, 05:52:55 AM
Moon was a strange movie, watched it on the plane, tbh was quite boring and just about watchable IMO but each to there own. What was the point of it?

I thought Moon was excellent. A different and interesting sci-fi, much better than the by-the-numbers shite you get 90% of the time. Sam Rockwell is first class in it too. You could ask 'what is the point' of any movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 01, 2010, 09:24:52 PM
Watched Epic Movie this evening. Christ it was bad. I used to like spoof movies. Are they getting worst, or am I just getting older?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on February 01, 2010, 11:10:02 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 01, 2010, 09:24:52 PM
Watched Epic Movie this evening. Christ it was bad. I used to like spoof movies. Are they getting worst, or am I just getting older?

It's not just you, they're absolutely shite nowadays.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 01, 2010, 11:45:50 PM
I saw the new Mel Gibson movie "Edge of Darkness" tonight, its ok 7 out of 10. One of the key scenes would remind you of one of the main scenes in taxi driver. Some of the violent scenes are a bit harsh or dramatic, but what would you expect from the man who brought you the passion of the Christ, braveheart and apocolypto.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 02, 2010, 07:07:58 PM
If Avatar wins best picture at the Oscars it'll be a joke. Really enjoyed the movie but it was more of a spectacle than a great movie. The plot was fairly sh1te, as was the dialogue. Not sure if a movie with no acting nominations deserves best picture to be honest. The Hurt Locker or The Blind Side are my two shouts for a deserving winner.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 02, 2010, 09:22:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 02, 2010, 07:07:58 PM
If Avatar wins best picture at the Oscars it'll be a joke. Really enjoyed the movie but it was more of a spectacle than a great movie. The plot was fairly sh1te, as was the dialogue. Not sure if a movie with no acting nominations deserves best picture to be honest. The Hurt Locker or The Blind Side are my two shouts for a deserving winner.

I thought Avatar was fantastic, but I agree, not Oscar fantastic. I'd like to see Christoph Waltz win the Best Supporting Actor award for Inglorious Basterds.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 03, 2010, 12:08:22 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 02, 2010, 07:07:58 PM
If Avatar wins best picture at the Oscars it'll be a joke. Really enjoyed the movie but it was more of a spectacle than a great movie. The plot was fairly sh1te, as was the dialogue. Not sure if a movie with no acting nominations deserves best picture to be honest.

Agree. Avatar was more like a big three hour long advert for this new wave of 3D stuff than a real movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on February 03, 2010, 12:16:05 AM
Watched Brothers tonight. Good storyline and some great acting but extremely dark. If you're sad or feeling down I wouldn't watch it as it could drag you even further!

I would give it 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 03, 2010, 12:38:42 PM
Quote from: Schkite on February 01, 2010, 11:10:02 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 01, 2010, 09:24:52 PM
Watched Epic Movie this evening. Christ it was bad. I used to like spoof movies. Are they getting worst, or am I just getting older?

It's not just you, they're absolutely shite nowadays.

I agree. I got the Naked Gun trilogy at xmas and I still laughed my ass off. Nothing quite as good these days when it comes to these spoofs. Hot shots was good as well but part deux was a bit crap.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on February 03, 2010, 01:05:47 PM
Quote from: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 01, 2010, 02:30:38 PM
If you like your gangster films and don't mind subtitles check out 'A Prophet', very good prison based French film that's been praised from pillar to post lately. Also another French one: 'Mesrine: Parts 1 and 2. Part 1 is called 'Killer instinct' and part 2 is called 'Public Enemy Number 1'.

There's a Mexican film 'Sin Nombre' that I have, but haven't watched it yet, it's meant to be very good as well.

Went to see "A Prophet" a week or 2 ago - good enough, too many sidelines at 1 stage - I lost track of how many other gangs he was taking on, but have to say that the 2 Mesrine films were far better.

"Sexy Beast" was on Film 4 the other night, missed it & hope it's repeated.

I saw "The Godfather Part 1" at the flicks a few weeks ago. But, Godfather Part 1 is on Film 4 this Friday night & Godfather Part 2 on Saturday night [repeated next Weds/Thurs, I think] - that's my weekend's viewing sorted [even though Mrs Playwiththewind1st asked "did you not see it a few weeks ago"?]. They must rank among the greatest films ever made, imho.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 03, 2010, 01:37:55 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 03, 2010, 12:38:42 PM
Quote from: Schkite on February 01, 2010, 11:10:02 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 01, 2010, 09:24:52 PM
Watched Epic Movie this evening. Christ it was bad. I used to like spoof movies. Are they getting worst, or am I just getting older?

It's not just you, they're absolutely shite nowadays.

I agree. I got the Naked Gun trilogy at xmas and I still laughed my ass off. Nothing quite as good these days when it comes to these spoofs. Hot shots was good as well but part deux was a bit crap.

I was just thinking the same myself in bed last. My mind tends to drift in bed...

My top 3 spoofs are

1. Airplane
2. Top Secret!
3. Naked Gun
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 03, 2010, 03:30:05 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 02, 2010, 09:22:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 02, 2010, 07:07:58 PM
If Avatar wins best picture at the Oscars it'll be a joke. Really enjoyed the movie but it was more of a spectacle than a great movie. The plot was fairly sh1te, as was the dialogue. Not sure if a movie with no acting nominations deserves best picture to be honest. The Hurt Locker or The Blind Side are my two shouts for a deserving winner.

I thought Avatar was fantastic, but I agree, not Oscar fantastic. I'd like to see Christoph Waltz win the Best Supporting Actor award for Inglorious Basterds.
Aye, wouldn't be in the same league as Titanic ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 04, 2010, 10:52:44 PM
Can't recommend The Hurt Locker any higher. Finally watched it tonight. Some great nail-biting scenes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 04, 2010, 10:54:42 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 03, 2010, 03:30:05 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 02, 2010, 09:22:35 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 02, 2010, 07:07:58 PM
If Avatar wins best picture at the Oscars it'll be a joke. Really enjoyed the movie but it was more of a spectacle than a great movie. The plot was fairly sh1te, as was the dialogue. Not sure if a movie with no acting nominations deserves best picture to be honest. The Hurt Locker or The Blind Side are my two shouts for a deserving winner.

I thought Avatar was fantastic, but I agree, not Oscar fantastic. I'd like to see Christoph Waltz win the Best Supporting Actor award for Inglorious Basterds.
Aye, wouldn't be in the same league as Titanic ;D ;D

It'll get the Oscars. As BBC film critic Mark Kermode says, in an period when cinema attendances is down, Avatar is breaking all records. So they'll give it to Avatar for that reason only.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2010, 11:04:32 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 04, 2010, 10:52:44 PM
Can't recommend The Hurt Locker any higher. Finally watched it tonight. Some great nail-biting scenes.
Same. Best I've seen in the past year at least. If there is any justice Kathryn Bigelow will the Oscar for direction. Yer man Brenner in the lead role will be expecting some bigger
movies off the back of his performance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 05, 2010, 10:43:24 PM
Just finished A Serious Man - hit and miss. I love that Coen style but not their best work. Sort of film that's worth a second look to make sense of it, even though some will never make any sense.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Marty2002 on February 05, 2010, 11:03:38 PM
A good alternative to that twilight tripe is Let the Right One, its swedish with subs, a really made well movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on February 05, 2010, 11:08:53 PM
just watched true romance, great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on February 06, 2010, 12:14:38 AM
watching boogie nights on itv4 - still a classic!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on February 06, 2010, 12:29:02 AM
Quote from: The Worker on February 05, 2010, 11:08:53 PM
just watched true romance, great show


True Romance is very good.

Invictus looks like a good show, will have to go and see it and seems to be getting good enough reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 06, 2010, 09:58:33 AM
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on February 06, 2010, 12:29:02 AM
Quote from: The Worker on February 05, 2010, 11:08:53 PM
just watched true romance, great show


True Romance is very good.

Invictus looks like a good show, will have to go and see it and seems to be getting good enough reviews.
It's 2 and a bit hours of Hollywood schmaltz by Eastwood doing everything he could to get an Oscar! The Rugby scenes are embarrassing too. Read the book, so much better than the movie.

The Blind Side - Don't be put off by the fact that Sandra Bullock is in it, not a chick flick at all. Amazing true story and a very good movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 06, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
Quote from: Marty2002 on February 05, 2010, 11:03:38 PM
A good alternative to that twilight tripe is Let the Right One, its swedish with subs, a really made well movie.

Heard about this one, think Jonathon Ross mentioned it as one of his favourite films of last year. Must try to download it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 06, 2010, 05:49:26 PM
Quote from: AFS on February 06, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
Quote from: Marty2002 on February 05, 2010, 11:03:38 PM
A good alternative to that twilight tripe is Let the Right One, its swedish with subs, a really made well movie.

Heard about this one, think Jonathon Ross mentioned it as one of his favourite films of last year. Must try to download it.

Think RTE.ie named it as their no. 1 movie of last year - one I'll have to make it my business to watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 06, 2010, 07:52:56 PM
Seen invictus there this evening, run of the mill feel good sports film but enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on February 06, 2010, 10:32:48 PM
This has probably been well discussed, but watched Bruno on DVD the other night. Jees! it was outragous but to be honest I was in tears laughing. Hilarious. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 09, 2010, 10:08:36 PM
Feck me. Just finished watching The Road there. I normally love those bleak and depressing films but Jaysus that gave me with an awful feeling in the gut throughout. Engrossing and glad I watched it but I never want to see it again.

I haven't read the book and I know it's worse. I never want to read it.

I won't sleep. The wife looks hungry.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 09, 2010, 10:11:25 PM
Quote
I haven't read the book and I know it's worse. I never want to read it.

Tell me about it, still waking up in cold sweats.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mylestheslasher on February 09, 2010, 10:11:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 09, 2010, 10:08:36 PM
Feck me. Just finished watching The Road there. I normally love those bleak and depressing films but Jaysus that gave me with an awful feeling in the gut throughout. Engrossing and glad I watched it but I never want to see it again.

I haven't read the book and I know it's worse. I never want to read it.

I won't sleep. The wife looks hungry.

I read the book and I can tell you it is amazing but there is no way I want to watch that film, the sadness of it is overwhelming.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 09, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 09, 2010, 10:08:36 PM
Feck me. Just finished watching The Road there. I normally love those bleak and depressing films but Jaysus that gave me with an awful feeling in the gut throughout. Engrossing and glad I watched it but I never want to see it again.

I haven't read the book and I know it's worse. I never want to read it.

I won't sleep. The wife looks hungry.
You know what that means Shane ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 09, 2010, 10:16:35 PM
Tis ok - chucked her up a ham shank.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 10, 2010, 12:03:41 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 09, 2010, 10:08:36 PM
Feck me. Just finished watching The Road there. I normally love those bleak and depressing films but Jaysus that gave me with an awful feeling in the gut throughout. Engrossing and glad I watched it but I never want to see it again.

I haven't read the book and I know it's worse. I never want to read it.

I won't sleep. The wife looks hungry.

exactly how i felt too, stunning film, but not sure i could watch it again. read the book and felt the exaxt same. One of the few truly moving films i have seen
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 10, 2010, 03:48:18 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 10, 2010, 12:03:41 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 09, 2010, 10:08:36 PM
Feck me. Just finished watching The Road there. I normally love those bleak and depressing films but Jaysus that gave me with an awful feeling in the gut throughout. Engrossing and glad I watched it but I never want to see it again.

I haven't read the book and I know it's worse. I never want to read it.

I won't sleep. The wife looks hungry.

exactly how i felt too, stunning film, but not sure i could watch it again. read the book and felt the exaxt same. One of the few truly moving films i have seen

havent seen the film but loved the book.  although is was very sad and moving there was a real hope and innocence from the boy that warmed the heart too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 11, 2010, 02:08:33 PM
Anyone seen "Up in the air", any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 11, 2010, 02:40:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 11, 2010, 02:08:33 PM
Anyone seen "Up in the air", any use?
yeah, i thought it was quite good, although alittle slow to get going.
clooney is very good in it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 11, 2010, 02:52:32 PM
For anyone interested in the Millenium trilogy by Steig Larsson, all three books have been filmed in (their native) Swedish in the last year - all have had a cinema release and the first two are out on DVD.

I watched 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' last weekend, and it was good.  For the record, I enjoyed the books, though they were a bit one-dimensional from a characterisation perspective.  And the fact that the 'hero' was a journalist stuck in the craw quite a bit.  Lisbet Salander (the 'Girl') is a very interesting focal point however, both in the books and the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on February 11, 2010, 03:09:03 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 11, 2010, 02:52:32 PM
For anyone interested in the Millenium trilogy by Steig Larsson, all three books have been filmed in (their native) Swedish in the last year - all have had a cinema release and the first two are out on DVD.

I watched 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' last weekend, and it was good.  For the record, I enjoyed the books, though they were a bit one-dimensional from a characterisation perspective.  And the fact that the 'hero' was a journalist stuck in the craw quite a bit.  Lisbet Salander (the 'Girl') is a very interesting focal point however, both in the books and the movie.

the books are certainly great page turners, but could end up a bit Dan Brownish in fil form as there isn't quite enough action in them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on February 11, 2010, 03:13:37 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 11, 2010, 02:40:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 11, 2010, 02:08:33 PM
Anyone seen "Up in the air", any use?
yeah, i thought it was quite good, although alittle slow to get going.
clooney is very good in it

Saw it last night and enjoyed it but it wont change the world or anything.
Good acting by Clooney, snappy dialogue and moralistic story with a twist. Its worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 11, 2010, 11:50:08 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on January 08, 2010, 11:44:28 PM
I watched District 9 the other day.  The first half was good and it had so much potential, I loved the documentary style method of shooting the early parts of the film.  The way it showed how the aliens were treated and how they lived in the slums, some of them had integrated with the humans while some were hiding weapons and were fighting back against the humans for the way they were being treated.  I thought the storyline was very deep and I loved that, the fact it was set in South Africa there were similarities to the apartheid history of the country as some could say the aliens were oppressed and at times I really didn't know whos side I was on, The humans or the aliens.

But then the second half of the film was a complete letdown, with a very annoying lead and it turned into a film that was basically similar to any hollywood action movie.  It was a shame for a film that had so much potential.

Agree with this. The first half was very enjoyable and engrossing. Then it became Hollywood SFX which was a great shame as the lead role grew on you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 12, 2010, 02:15:27 AM
I saw the wolfman tonight, decent action movie, big budget Hollywood effort. They didn't develop the characters enough or even at all in some cases meaning you don't care enough about the chracters or the love story or whatever. Very gory and fast moving.

7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maddog on February 12, 2010, 10:43:44 AM
Saw Invictus the other day. Really enjoyed it. I like the detail they put into the match scenes but couldn't work out why they couldn't get the Andrew Maertens double to hit each kick off more than about 3 yards. Looked really silly when they had obviously put much research into the remainder of the game to tell it as it developed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 14, 2010, 12:49:30 PM
watched a few over the weekend
up in the air - chick flick
couples retreat - chick flick
State of play, got bored half way through. 

Is it me getting harder to please or has there been very few decent films over the last 12 months!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 14, 2010, 01:12:36 PM
Quote from: maddog on February 12, 2010, 10:43:44 AM
Saw Invictus the other day. Really enjoyed it. I like the detail they put into the match scenes but couldn't work out why they couldn't get the Andrew Maertens double to hit each kick off more than about 3 yards. Looked really silly when they had obviously put much research into the remainder of the game to tell it as it developed.
Saw it too. Have to say I was quite dissapointed. I would have prefered a Mandela biopic than what it was.
These stories of reconciliation between two warring factions really get my goat though. Its not that easy and NI has been the setting for far too many of them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on February 14, 2010, 03:23:27 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 14, 2010, 12:49:30 PM
watched a few over the weekend
up in the air - chick flick
couples retreat - chick flick
State of play, got bored half way through. 

Is it me getting harder to please or has there been very few decent films over the last 12 months!

Worst post of the year, how is up in the air a chick flick,  State of play was excellent, couples retreat is a comedy but not a good one I will admit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 14, 2010, 03:31:21 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 14, 2010, 03:23:27 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 14, 2010, 12:49:30 PM
watched a few over the weekend
up in the air - chick flick
couples retreat - chick flick
State of play, got bored half way through. 

Is it me getting harder to please or has there been very few decent films over the last 12 months!

Worst post of the year, how is up in the air a chick flick,  State of play was excellent, couples retreat is a comedy but not a good one I will admit.
It's a chick flick because women will probably like it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 14, 2010, 04:24:16 PM
Of course Up in the Air is a chick flick, strong female characters, good looking lead man and the male characters are all protrayed as emotionally damaged. It's ok Sligonian to like chick flicks nobody's questioning your sexuality unless you are questioning it yourself.

State of Play is an ok movie, could have been better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on February 14, 2010, 06:26:43 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 14, 2010, 04:24:16 PM
Of course Up in the Air is a chick flick, strong female characters, good looking lead man and the male characters are all protrayed as emotionally damaged. It's ok Sligonian to like chick flicks nobody's questioning your sexuality unless you are questioning it yourself.

State of Play is an ok movie, could have been better.

:D
I just thought it was a meaning of life kinda movie showcasing a male leading a robot lifestyle (Rat race) and finds a way out and it being a woman to get him to realise whats important. I can kinda indenitfy with that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 14, 2010, 08:11:32 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 14, 2010, 06:26:43 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 14, 2010, 04:24:16 PM
Of course Up in the Air is a chick flick, strong female characters, good looking lead man and the male characters are all protrayed as emotionally damaged. It's ok Sligonian to like chick flicks nobody's questioning your sexuality unless you are questioning it yourself.

State of Play is an ok movie, could have been better.

:D
I just thought it was a meaning of life kinda movie showcasing a male leading a robot lifestyle (Rat race) and finds a way out and it being a woman to get him to realise whats important. I can kinda indenitfy with that.
Which part? Making a man realise what's important or living the robot life? I thought that sort of carryon was frowne upon in the Middle East!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on February 14, 2010, 10:45:47 PM
I seen that valenites day today, good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on February 14, 2010, 10:48:10 PM
Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground was on Sky Premiere last night. Worst film I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HULK HOGAN on February 14, 2010, 10:50:12 PM
Y R U RECOMENDING IT THEN
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on February 14, 2010, 10:59:12 PM
Quote from: HULK HOGAN on February 14, 2010, 10:50:12 PM
Y R U RECOMENDING IT THEN

I am making a recommendation to posters not to watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 14, 2010, 11:03:14 PM
Quote from: HULK HOGAN on February 14, 2010, 10:50:12 PM
Y R U RECOMENDING IT THEN
Jesus. Is Green Street the one with the hobbit in it? Danny Dyer make an appearance?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on February 14, 2010, 11:40:29 PM
Just watched True Romance there on DVD... very good. Plenty of action and good banter as is Tarantino... thumbs up and all that  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 15, 2010, 02:43:58 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on February 14, 2010, 11:40:29 PM
Just watched True Romance there on DVD... very good. Plenty of action and good banter as is Tarantino... thumbs up and all that  8)

Christian Slater in that?  One of those ones I have always wanted to watch but never seen it on the box and in the dvd shop
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on February 15, 2010, 02:47:16 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on February 15, 2010, 02:43:58 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on February 14, 2010, 11:40:29 PM
Just watched True Romance there on DVD... very good. Plenty of action and good banter as is Tarantino... thumbs up and all that  8)

Christian Slater in that?  One of those ones I have always wanted to watch but never seen it on the box and in the dvd shop

Aye-he is in it. It is very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 15, 2010, 02:56:17 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on February 15, 2010, 02:47:16 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on February 15, 2010, 02:43:58 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on February 14, 2010, 11:40:29 PM
Just watched True Romance there on DVD... very good. Plenty of action and good banter as is Tarantino... thumbs up and all that  8)

Christian Slater in that?  One of those ones I have always wanted to watch but never seen it on the box and in the dvd shop

Aye-he is in it. It is very good.

Must root around and find it so
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 15, 2010, 03:38:58 PM
Picked True Romance up a few years ago in Tesco or HMV for £3.  Great film every time I watch it.  Rosanna Arquette is looking well in it too.  Clarence is a cool dude. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 15, 2010, 09:12:45 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 15, 2010, 03:38:58 PM
Picked True Romance up a few years ago in Tesco or HMV for £3.  Great film every time I watch it.  Rosanna Arquette is looking well in it too.  Clarence is a cool dude.
Only seen this once. Watched it one afternoon blocked out of my brains in first year at Queens with some animals from Armagh. Most of whom are now educating a new breed in St Pats etc!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 16, 2010, 11:54:32 AM
True Romance is a top flick. Green Street also worth a watch  imo .

Film4 showing some great 80s films at the moment. Saw the beginning of Mona Lisa last night......... class movie.

Saw Teen Wolf for the first time in a long time last week......... an enjoyable and very watchable film still.

At the video store last night and very disappointed with the fare on offer with regards new releases.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 16, 2010, 12:02:06 PM
Green Street is dreadful muck. add Eastern Promise to that list as well. What the f**k is going on with those movies?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 16, 2010, 12:05:08 PM
The Blind Side....great stuff, make sure ye see it when it's out.

Couples Retreat was one of the worst movies i've ever see. I cracked the DVD in 2 when it was over so nobody else would have the misfortune as to watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 16, 2010, 12:35:57 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 16, 2010, 12:02:06 PM
Green Street is dreadful muck. add Eastern Promise to that list as well. What the f**k is going on with those movies?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 16, 2010, 12:39:06 PM
Capt Pat...... will have to disagree with you there about Green Street. Alot of people can't imo see beyond the "miscasting" of The Hobbit as a hooligan.

I liked it as a flick as I did The Football Factory. Neither Oscar winners but watchable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 16, 2010, 12:56:16 PM
the casting of the hobbit was a major f**king flaw though. It just didn't work.

As for Eastern Promise. Naomi Watts driving along on the motorbike. WTF, They lost me at that point.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 18, 2010, 09:35:39 AM
Watched "Scum" last night on ITV4.......... set in a 1970s English Borstal starring a very young Ray Winstone.
Seriously disturbing stuff..... very good flick though.  Alot of (now) familiar actors in it .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on February 18, 2010, 10:01:14 AM
Watched Homeward Bound the other night.  I know its a kids film but I love it.  I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time I saw it when I was a kid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 18, 2010, 11:21:56 AM
Scum was banned in Ireland when it was released.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 18, 2010, 11:25:40 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 18, 2010, 11:21:56 AM
Scum was banned in Ireland when it was released.
A great show, always enjoy watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 18, 2010, 12:25:14 PM
Scum is good. "I'm the daddy!!" Jesus From Dusk til Dawn was banned in the South too, eejits.

Green Street isn't good. The new version of The Firm is bad too. The old TV version is better IMO with Gary Oldman and Jim from Corrie.

Wasn't terribly fussed with the blind side, way over hyped, but worth a watch for sure.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on February 18, 2010, 02:22:26 PM
I watched Daybreakers last night.

I liked it, as its a fresh idea in the genre of vampire movies.
Its worth a look, not particularly scary but it has a couple of jumps. 

I tend to like Zombie and Vamp movies lately for some reason.  :D

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 18, 2010, 03:14:35 PM
Quote from: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 18, 2010, 12:25:14 PM
Scum is good. "I'm the daddy!!" Jesus From Dusk til Dawn was banned in the South too, eejits.

Green Street isn't good. The new version of The Firm is bad too. The old TV version is better IMO with Gary Oldman and Jim from Corrie.

Wasn't terribly fussed with the blind side, way over hyped, but worth a watch for sure.

Was it f**k?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 18, 2010, 03:24:20 PM

going to cinema....

invictus or lovely bones?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 18, 2010, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on February 18, 2010, 03:14:35 PM
Quote from: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 18, 2010, 12:25:14 PM
Scum is good. "I'm the daddy!!" Jesus From Dusk til Dawn was banned in the South too, eejits.

Green Street isn't good. The new version of The Firm is bad too. The old TV version is better IMO with Gary Oldman and Jim from Corrie.

Wasn't terribly fussed with the blind side, way over hyped, but worth a watch for sure.

Was it f**k?

Swear te gawd hi!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland#Film_censorship (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland#Film_censorship)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 18, 2010, 03:27:08 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on February 11, 2010, 03:09:03 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 11, 2010, 02:52:32 PM
For anyone interested in the Millenium trilogy by Steig Larsson, all three books have been filmed in (their native) Swedish in the last year - all have had a cinema release and the first two are out on DVD.

I watched 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' last weekend, and it was good.  For the record, I enjoyed the books, though they were a bit one-dimensional from a characterisation perspective.  And the fact that the 'hero' was a journalist stuck in the craw quite a bit.  Lisbet Salander (the 'Girl') is a very interesting focal point however, both in the books and the movie.

the books are certainly great page turners, but could end up a bit Dan Brownish in fil form as there isn't quite enough action in them.

Watched 'The Girl Who Played With Fire' at the weekend - very enjoyable.  As McGrens says they're not an action series, so that's not what to expect.  Oh, and they're nothing to do with Dan Brown, so don't let that put you off.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on February 18, 2010, 03:32:04 PM
Really looking forward to seeing 'Crazy Heart' with Jeff Bridges. In danger of being over hyped by critics continually saying the best actor oscar's already his, but robert duvall and Colin Farrell are in it too.

Played Farrell's country tracks he sings in the film on today fm earlier, he's not a terrible singer at all.

But jesus i'm creaming me pants about this one...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 18, 2010, 04:56:53 PM
Quote from: leenie on February 18, 2010, 03:24:20 PM

going to cinema....

invictus or lovely bones?

or crazy heart?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 18, 2010, 10:42:01 PM
Watched King Arthur with Clive Owen the other night, I didnt even know the movie existed and there was shag all on the tv, so I was glad I had something. Thought it was well above half decent.

6.75 stars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on February 18, 2010, 10:45:30 PM
Watched it again the other week and Dead Man's Shoes is still my favourite film of all time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on February 19, 2010, 12:19:34 AM
Just saw Invictus... great film, thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Its recommended  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 19, 2010, 12:35:30 AM
Invictus looks good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 19, 2010, 12:57:28 AM
Quote from: DownFanatic on February 18, 2010, 10:45:30 PM
Watched it again the other week and Dead Man's Shoes is still my favourite film of all time.

Great call.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rav67 on February 19, 2010, 01:05:58 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 19, 2010, 12:57:28 AM
Quote from: DownFanatic on February 18, 2010, 10:45:30 PM
Watched it again the other week and Dead Man's Shoes is still my favourite film of all time.

Great call.

Certainly would make my top 5 anyway.   Couple of great scenes here  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ylrJ0cH2w
"You ya ****!"   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 19, 2010, 02:50:51 AM
I was wondering what that Dead Mans Shoes movie was and thought I hadn't seen it, but of course I had just forgotten the title and not the movie. Hard to forget, very dark. A good example of a good British movie. It is one of these movies that needs sto be watched again for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 19, 2010, 04:05:35 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 16, 2010, 12:56:16 PM
the casting of the hobbit was a major f**king flaw though. It just didn't work.

As for Eastern Promise. Naomi Watts driving along on the motorbike. WTF, They lost me at that point.
I liked eastern promises.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 20, 2010, 12:03:04 PM
went to see invictus last nite...

really enjoyed it especially the scene with the township kids..

matt damon was very good...

morgan did his best but still wasn't convincing enough...

was that the real Jonah Lomu in the film?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on February 20, 2010, 12:21:47 PM
Quote from: leenie on February 20, 2010, 12:03:04 PM
went to see invictus last nite...

really enjoyed it especially the scene with the township kids..

matt damon was very good...

morgan did his best but still wasn't convincing enough...

was that the real Jonah Lomu in the film?

No, it's a retired rugby player who used to play for Bath I believe, and is a good bit shorter and lighter than the man himself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on February 20, 2010, 04:21:01 PM
Quote from: leenie on February 20, 2010, 12:03:04 PM
went to see invictus last nite...

really enjoyed it especially the scene with the township kids..

matt damon was very good...

morgan did his best but still wasn't convincing enough...


was that the real Jonah Lomu in the film?

I thought it was one of Freemans best performances. I was captivated by him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on February 20, 2010, 05:38:27 PM
Anyone seen Cadilac Records? Really enjoyed it, all about the music scene in Chicago in the early 60's focusing on the singer Muddy Waters and little walter, excellent music and a decent story too, well worth the watch!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 20, 2010, 09:14:57 PM
Solomon Kane is an action/horror film for allfans of this type of movie. 7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 22, 2010, 01:35:22 AM
I saw crazy heart which is a more upbeat country music version of "The Wrestler".  Good movie 7.5 out of 10. A bit like a chikc flick but more of a grumpy old man flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on February 23, 2010, 03:57:01 PM
At last got to see Avator. Probably well discussed here. Anyway was class and real political undertones re-USA desecrate forests etc. Apparently some crazies in America committed suicide after seeing it because they could not be Avators in their idillic world. Living in Tyrone, I am happy enough  8)     
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2010, 05:18:45 PM
Was very disappointed with Invictus. I don't think it really captured everything properly and the rugby scenes were a disaster and not realistic at all. It seemed to be a lot of sensationalist sort of USA! USA! crap only it was in South Africa. They could also have explored the team a bit more and the trials and tribulations they went through.

All in all was ver disappointed in it but I had to watch it I guess 5/10.

Think I'm seeing Up in the Air this week. I know it's a chick flick but I've heard mixed reviews on it some saying its great and some saying its poor so I'll report back when I've seen it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on February 23, 2010, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2010, 05:18:45 PM
Was very disappointed with Invictus. I don't think it really captured everything properly and the rugby scenes were a disaster and not realistic at all. It seemed to be a lot of sensationalist sort of USA! USA! crap only it was in South Africa. They could also have explored the team a bit more and the trials and tribulations they went through.

All in all was ver disappointed in it but I had to watch it I guess 5/10.

Think I'm seeing Up in the Air this week. I know it's a chick flick but I've heard mixed reviews on it some saying its great and some saying its poor so I'll report back when I've seen it.
If you think invictus was 5/10 good luck with up in the air!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 23, 2010, 07:04:45 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on February 23, 2010, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2010, 05:18:45 PM
Was very disappointed with Invictus. I don't think it really captured everything properly and the rugby scenes were a disaster and not realistic at all. It seemed to be a lot of sensationalist sort of USA! USA! crap only it was in South Africa. They could also have explored the team a bit more and the trials and tribulations they went through.

All in all was ver disappointed in it but I had to watch it I guess 5/10.

Think I'm seeing Up in the Air this week. I know it's a chick flick but I've heard mixed reviews on it some saying its great and some saying its poor so I'll report back when I've seen it.
If you think invictus was 5/10 good luck with up in the air!
Aye, Invictus was brutal. Watched Up in the Air twice, first time i thought it was ok and the second time i realised just how bad it was, arse falls out of it half way through badly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: vav on February 24, 2010, 11:28:01 PM
Went to see Lovely Bones tonight.. absolutely brilliant film, would definitely recommend it.. want to read the book now!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 25, 2010, 08:23:36 PM
I can understand where you are coming from with Invictus, but 5 out of 10 was a bit harsh. A bit disappointed with it myself a great story unfortunately getting the made for TV (TVM) treatment.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 25, 2010, 08:27:27 PM
I saw youth in revolt today, I wasn't expecting much from it as it didn't have great ratings and I thought it might  be very dark so I put off going until I was in the mood. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, very entertaining, very funny and very different and not too deep and dark.

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 25, 2010, 08:37:24 PM
Jaysus Capt Pat you seem to be flat out watching movies these days... do you be at anything else?  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 25, 2010, 08:39:23 PM
My reviews are in high demand and I am at best self employed these days in a recession so I have a lot of time to burn.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on February 25, 2010, 08:53:59 PM
anyone of ya's see the film Exam.  whats it like??

sorry if its already been talked about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 25, 2010, 08:57:18 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 25, 2010, 08:39:23 PM
My reviews are in high demand and I am at best self employed these days in a recession so I have a lot of time to burn.

Nothing wrong with that!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 28, 2010, 01:08:28 PM
went to see valentines day............ WORST film ever, never been so bored.... i do not know why the people in the cinema was laughin....

a waste of two hrs that i will never get back!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on February 28, 2010, 01:21:12 PM
Quote from: vav on February 24, 2010, 11:28:01 PM
Went to see Lovely Bones tonight.. absolutely brilliant film, would definitely recommend it.. want to read the book now!


Superb book, read it a few years ago.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 01, 2010, 09:16:47 PM
Saw The Crazies today. 

Not usually one for Horror/Terror movies.  I watched some of this through my fingers but it was an unpretentious movie.  An enjoyable romp.

There was blood.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 02, 2010, 09:02:07 AM
Watched the Notebook last night, good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 03, 2010, 01:24:53 AM
just watching forgetting sarah marshall its actually not bad...

russel brands character is quite funny.... sarcastic/dry... my favourite type of humour!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 01:40:41 AM
Quote from: leenie on March 03, 2010, 01:24:53 AM
just watching forgetting sarah marshall its actually not bad...

russel brands character is quite funny.... sarcastic/dry... my favourite type of humour!

Got it on DVD recently, for what it is, it's very funny. Much funnier than I was expecting it to be. Russell was basically playing himself though. Your fella from The Big Bang Theory was good it it too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 03, 2010, 01:46:02 AM
eh?

do u mean jason segal.... he's in how i met ur mother! he wrote the film... should be in more comedys... is he in i love you man?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 01:52:36 AM
Eh, yeah - Jason. He was good. Thought I heard somewhere he wrote it, but wasn't sure.

Anyway, that glaring error means it's past my bedtime. Night leenie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 03, 2010, 09:31:19 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 02, 2010, 09:02:07 AM
Watched the Notebopok last night, good show.

The Notebook?
I want to ask, are you male or female?
Did you watch it with the other half?

I got "Notebooked" too in the past, but it was a social experiment on herself to see whould she cry.
And she was hysterical. And I mean hysterical!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 10:09:59 AM
I am male.  I also watched it with the other half.  But it was actually me who wanted to watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2010, 12:50:36 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 10:09:59 AM
I am male.  I also watched it with the other half.  But it was actually me who wanted to watch it.
Did you cry?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 01:47:23 PM
Thinking of heading to see Alice in Wonderland at the weekend. Apparently it's more like the book and not Disney, so really dark. Has anyone heard any reviews from stateside? Or have any of our US residents seen it yet?

Truth beknown, I want to see the Doctor Who 3D teaser before the film too  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 03, 2010, 01:58:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2010, 12:50:36 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 10:09:59 AM
I am male.  I also watched it with the other half.  But it was actually me who wanted to watch it.
Did you cry?

Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

:D
Ah come on, its not that sad?!

But seriously, every female I talk to cried during it (well more towards the end).

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 03, 2010, 02:14:14 PM
i did not cry (hard as nails) but i think The notebook is a great film and i wouldn't consider it a "chick" flick at all!
very touching story....and great acting in it!


Its on RTE 1 tonight!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 02:17:27 PM
I'll watch it tonight then, but if I cry.... I'm blaming you leenie!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 03, 2010, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 03, 2010, 02:14:14 PM
i did not cry (hard as nails) but i think The notebook is a great film and i wouldn't consider it a "chick" flick at all!
very touching story....and great acting in it!


Its on RTE 1 tonight!

Good acting? Maybe but its one of those life imitating art examples because their chemistry is obvious throughout the film. Didnt the pair fall in love on set and were an item for a while?

Its not bad, but it is overly sentimental and definitely a chick flick IMO!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 03, 2010, 02:33:17 PM
abbey what makes a chick flick?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

Did you seriously cry - or am i being a dick and not realising ur taking the piss
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 02:54:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

Did you seriously cry - or am i being a dick and not realising ur taking the piss

I sometimes cry.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2010, 02:56:34 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 02:54:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

Did you seriously cry - or am i being a dick and not realising ur taking the piss

I sometimes cry.
woman.


Just read the description of the notebook - I'd sooner stick pins in my eyes than sit through that nonsense.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 03, 2010, 03:07:32 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 03, 2010, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 03, 2010, 02:14:14 PM
i did not cry (hard as nails) but i think The notebook is a great film and i wouldn't consider it a "chick" flick at all!
very touching story....and great acting in it!


Its on RTE 1 tonight!

Good acting? Maybe but its one of those life imitating art examples because their chemistry is obvious throughout the film. Didnt the pair fall in love on set and were an item for a while?

Its not bad, but it is overly sentimental and definitely a chick flick IMO!  ;)


yip , fair assessment of the film i think
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 03:08:09 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2010, 02:56:34 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 02:54:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

Did you seriously cry - or am i being a dick and not realising ur taking the piss

I sometimes cry.
woman.

Perhaps. I cried my eyes out when Dr. Sam Beckett didn't get home and I was rather emotional when David Tennant's Doctor started the regeneration process. :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 03:15:49 PM
Yeh ur saying u sometimes cry zig but thats not what i was asking him!! I get that everyone cries sometimes - men included - but for men id be thinking more along the lines of when somone dies or somethin like that - i just didnt expect a man to cry at a film!!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 03, 2010, 03:18:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 03:08:09 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2010, 02:56:34 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 02:54:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

Did you seriously cry - or am i being a dick and not realising ur taking the piss

I sometimes cry.
woman.

Perhaps. I cried my eyes out when Dr. Sam Beckett didn't get home and I was rather emotional when David Tennant's Doctor started the regeneration process. :'(

Pathetic  ::)

:P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 03:21:01 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 03:15:49 PM
Yeh ur saying u sometimes cry zig but thats not what i was asking him!! I get that everyone cries sometimes - men included - but for men id be thinking more along the lines of when somone dies or somethin like that - i just didnt expect a man to cry at a film!!

You were asking if he was taking the piss? I'm just saying sometimes men cry. Not a lot, but we do. Most won't admit it though.

I bet Pint's a blubberer in private ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 03:22:41 PM
I asked him was he taking the piss that he cried during a film.
Im not disputing men sometimes cry - read above  ::) ::) ::)
As i said i didnt expect them to cry during a film - but each to their own  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 03, 2010, 09:26:28 PM
Watched Crazy Heart. Decent enough show. Same sort of film as The Wrestler but not as good IMO. Good performance from Jeff Bridges though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2010, 09:44:49 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 03, 2010, 09:26:28 PM
Watched Crazy Heart. Decent enough show. Same sort of film as The Wrestler but not as good IMO. Good performance from Jeff Bridges though.
I think he is hot favourite for the Oscar.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 11:58:55 PM
I watched The Notebook on RTE tonight. Must admit, it was a very good film and Rachel McAdams was gorgeous as ever. What can I say, I'm a sucker for red heads! A sweet love, but you'll all be glad to know there was no tears from Ziggy tonight. Saw the ending a mile off though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on March 04, 2010, 12:02:14 AM
Your a wee queer zigg  :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 12:03:00 AM
Quote from: new devil on March 04, 2010, 12:02:14 AM
Your a wee queer zigg  :P

Because I didn't cry? Why?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 04, 2010, 12:40:16 AM
Quote from: leenie on March 03, 2010, 02:33:17 PM
abbey what makes a chick flick?

Its a chick flick because its targeted at a female audience. Its a romantic film thats far more popular with women than any men. In fact most males I know didnt like it at all but their girlfriends and sisters loved it. Its definitely up there with the top chick flicks of all time.  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 04, 2010, 12:56:10 AM

granted... but in sayin that some chick flicks are quite good... some are really bad...


anyone seen from paris with love... looking forward to it, have great expectations because i love taken! also looking 4ward to seeing ondine
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 01:03:11 AM
Seen a trailer of Ondine somewhere a few weeks ago, looks good.

Another film I want to see, and I know you'll like it leenie, is Hachiko: A Dog's Story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 04, 2010, 01:09:05 AM
is that the one advertised with richard gere..... if so i couldn't think of anything worse... oh i can seeing valentines days again...(rather poke out my eyeball and stick it up my nostril)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on March 04, 2010, 08:32:17 AM
What a lovely thought!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 04, 2010, 09:45:54 AM
I watch in Dead Mans Shoes last night after recommendations on this thread (Thanks guys)

Its a film I have been thinking all morning, as it really does leave an impression on you.
Very dark stuff but I liked it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 09:55:59 AM
Raging!!!! Dying to watch The Notebook after hearing about it - was wondering yesterday who i could nab the dvd off only to come on here now and see it was on last night  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( and me bored all last night  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 10:01:48 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 09:55:59 AM
Raging!!!! Dying to watch The Notebook after hearing about it - was wondering yesterday who i could nab the dvd off only to come on here now and see it was on last night  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( and me bored all last night  >:( >:( >:(

Nice film, but somewhat predictable.

Where was the boyfriend last night?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 10:16:19 AM
At home - was up there earlier - back home after 9
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on March 04, 2010, 10:18:48 AM
seen 'From paris with love' with Travolta in a kick ass movie if there was one. Enjoyable and not to be taken to seriously. Good entertainment.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 10:16:19 AM
At home - was up there earlier - back home after 9

Oh. For some reason I thought the both of you lived in sin together.

Quote from: Rawhide on March 04, 2010, 10:18:48 AM
seen 'From paris with love' with Travolta in a kick ass movie if there was one. Enjoyable and not to be taken to seriously. Good entertainment.

I've heard good things about it. Might pop over to the cinema in the middle of the week to see it. Was a bit iffy before, as Travolta is a bit hit-'n'-miss.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 10:44:30 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 10:16:19 AM
At home - was up there earlier - back home after 9

Oh. For some reason I thought the both of you lived in sin together.

Why u think that? Nope i live at home still
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 10:44:30 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 10:16:19 AM
At home - was up there earlier - back home after 9

Oh. For some reason I thought the both of you lived in sin together.
Why u think that? Nope i live at home still

Not sure why. Might be because you got Sky in for him, so I assumed you both lived together.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 11:20:05 AM
Ordered it cos i wanted to watch it when im there thats all. He pays for it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 11:24:03 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 11:20:05 AM
Ordered it cos i wanted to watch it when im there thats all. He pays for it.

Ah sorry, got my wires crossed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 04, 2010, 11:39:50 AM
Watched 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' last weekend with the kids - highly recommended.  Very funny indeed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on March 04, 2010, 12:30:55 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 11:20:05 AM
Ordered it cos i wanted to watch it when im there thats all. He pays for it.

You should stick with him then TG- sounds like you have it sussed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 04, 2010, 12:33:50 PM
 :D Maggie. Thats one positive i supose  :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 04, 2010, 01:36:14 PM
Too much of the old TV implies a lack of imagination Tyrone Girl. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 04, 2010, 03:56:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 04, 2010, 01:36:14 PM
Too much of the old TV implies a lack of imagination Tyrone Girl.

She imagined a hypothetical person today ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on March 04, 2010, 04:05:24 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2010, 02:56:34 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 02:54:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

Did you seriously cry - or am i being a dick and not realising ur taking the piss

I sometimes cry.
woman.


Just read the description of the notebook - I'd sooner stick pins in my eyes than sit through that nonsense.

Watched it last night and cried the bit out at the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Paul Mc Graths Da on March 04, 2010, 05:03:56 PM
Quote from: maggie on March 04, 2010, 04:05:24 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2010, 02:56:34 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 03, 2010, 02:54:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on March 03, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2010, 01:25:27 PM
There would be something wrong with me if I hadn't.

Did you seriously cry - or am i being a dick and not realising ur taking the piss

Me too...

To even out my girly show of emotion for a movie i made sure to have lots of dirty thoughts about yer girl Rachel Mc Adams during the film

I sometimes cry.
woman.


Just read the description of the notebook - I'd sooner stick pins in my eyes than sit through that nonsense.

Watched it last night and cried the bit out at the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on March 04, 2010, 05:10:30 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 04, 2010, 11:39:50 AM
Watched 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' last weekend with the kids - highly recommended.  Very funny indeed.

Thank you... thank you... shucks   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 04, 2010, 05:21:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 04, 2010, 11:39:50 AM
Watched 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' last weekend with the kids - highly recommended.  Very funny indeed.

I actually thought it was thoroughly overrated. A load of pretentious highbrow Wes Anderson nonsense which was way over most kid's heads. Tried to be too clever IMO and forgot it's real target audience while trying to please the adults/critics. I liked the animation style though. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 04, 2010, 05:57:38 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 04, 2010, 05:21:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 04, 2010, 11:39:50 AM
Watched 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' last weekend with the kids - highly recommended.  Very funny indeed.

I actually thought it was thoroughly overrated. A load of pretentious highbrow Wes Anderson nonsense which was way over most kid's heads. Tried to be too clever IMO and forgot it's real target audience while trying to please the adults/critics. I liked the animation style though.

Is it not one of those movies that's aimed at 'big kids' who grew up with the story, rather than actually children?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 12:37:25 AM
Just after watching Anger Management there, which I recorded off Five last week. Seen it before, but it was first class craic. Laughed hard.

However, I cried at the end :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 05, 2010, 12:51:12 AM
From Paris With Love. I am sorry guys but this one is not going to make you cry. Kick ass Action almost all the way and some funny moments. Pure entertainment.

7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 12:54:13 AM
Hoping to see it on Sunday night Pat. Heard different ones chatting about it and they said it's brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 05, 2010, 09:26:24 AM
watched 'a good year' last night on film4
surprisingly quite good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 05, 2010, 09:40:04 AM
Quote from: AFS on March 04, 2010, 05:57:38 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 04, 2010, 05:21:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 04, 2010, 11:39:50 AM
Watched 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' last weekend with the kids - highly recommended.  Very funny indeed.

I actually thought it was thoroughly overrated. A load of pretentious highbrow Wes Anderson nonsense which was way over most kid's heads. Tried to be too clever IMO and forgot it's real target audience while trying to please the adults/critics. I liked the animation style though.

Is it not one of those movies that's aimed at 'big kids' who grew up with the story, rather than actually children?

My kids loved it.  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on March 05, 2010, 10:09:45 AM
Anybody seen Che (Parts 1 & 2)? Seen a few reviews for them and sounded good. Would be interesting as I thought The Motorcycle Diaries was one of my favourite films. Top fifteen/twenty anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 05, 2010, 10:28:16 AM
Saw Crazy Heart last night. It was OK I guess a bit like the wrestler (did someone say that already), very slow and drawn out following one man's journey blah blah blah.

I've sort of had enough of these kind of films since American Beauty I don't really find them that interesting but a lot of people seem to like them so if there's a market for it go ahead I suppose.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 05, 2010, 11:19:44 AM
Any seen Flags of Our Fathers or Letters from Iwo Jima - picked them up for a fiver last week and looking to get to watch them tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on March 05, 2010, 11:42:09 AM
I have letters from Iwo Jima for a long time and haven't got round to watching it. Good deal there though, where did you get it from? 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on March 05, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
Anyone any reccomendations for a wee trip to the cinema tonight?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 05, 2010, 11:45:30 AM
Letters from Iwo Jima is a masterpiece. Clint Eastwoods best movie as a director by a mile imho. I could watch this movie a hundred times and never tire of it.

Flags of our Fathers is quite good and a related movie but not in the same class as Letters. It drags in places.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 05, 2010, 12:07:04 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 05, 2010, 11:45:30 AM
Letters from Iwo Jima is a masterpiece. Clint Eastwoods best movie as a director by a mile imho. I could watch this movie a hundred times and never tire of it.

Flags of our Fathers is quite good and a related movie but not in the same class as Letters. It drags in places.

Yep. I'd say watch Flags of our Fathers first, it's an alright movie but it'll be a bit of a let down if you watch it after Letters from Iwo Jima.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 05, 2010, 01:00:44 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on March 04, 2010, 11:39:50 AM
Watched 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' last weekend with the kids - highly recommended.  Very funny indeed.
You know I loved that book - I think I'll download that for my Saturday night movie. 


Seen that Lovely bones - meh
I mean it's ok but the ending is pure shite. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 01:02:42 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 05, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
Anyone any reccomendations for a wee trip to the cinema tonight?

I'm told From Paris Will Love is meant to be good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenmachine on March 05, 2010, 01:05:42 PM
I agree pint's-i wanted to see that old pervert get a good kicking at least.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 05, 2010, 01:33:55 PM
Quote from: screenmachine on March 05, 2010, 01:05:42 PM
I agree pint's-i wanted to see that old pervert get a good kicking at least.

*****POSSIBLE SPOILERS FOR LOVELY BONES****

what I don't understand is - how did his victims suddenly move from inbetween to heaven? I thought they would be as he was going to be caught and they could rest etc.
And then when I seen the wee girl appearing to the Goth girl I thought she'd know they were dumping the body but no - she somehow seen she'd to kiss the fellah? wtf??? It was a shit ending. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 05, 2010, 01:35:23 PM
Sainsburys in Craigavon did it for £4.99.  A few other movies there for around £4 such as Slumdog and The Dark Knight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 01:38:40 PM
Ordered Adulthood and Kidulthood on DVD. I hear they are both meant to be fantastic films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on March 08, 2010, 12:01:08 PM
harry brown is a good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:05:03 PM
Never watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest until the weekend.

Good show
8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on March 08, 2010, 12:12:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 01:02:42 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 05, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
Anyone any reccomendations for a wee trip to the cinema tonight?

I'm told From Paris Will Love is meant to be good.

Hit whoever told you that a punch Ziggy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 12:14:34 PM
Not a fan haranguerer? How come?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 08, 2010, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:05:03 PM
Never watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest until the weekend.

Good show
8/10

8/10!!!

Jesus yer a harsh marker lad! That has to rank as one of the greatest movies of all time! One of only. 3 or maybe 4 flicks to win the "big 5" oscars (picture, actor, actress, director, screenplay).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:58:54 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 08, 2010, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:05:03 PM
Never watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest until the weekend.

Good show
8/10

8/10!!!

Jesus yer a harsh marker lad! That has to rank as one of the greatest movies of all time! One of only. 3 or maybe 4 flicks to win the "big 5" oscars (picture, actor, actress, director, screenplay).

I thought that was a good mark.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on March 08, 2010, 01:02:03 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:58:54 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 08, 2010, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:05:03 PM
Never watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest until the weekend.

Good show
8/10

8/10!!!


Whats a ten then?
Jesus yer a harsh marker lad! That has to rank as one of the greatest movies of all time! One of only. 3 or maybe 4 flicks to win the "big 5" oscars (picture, actor, actress, director, screenplay).

I thought that was a good mark.

Whats an example of a ten out of ten film?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 08, 2010, 01:06:43 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:58:54 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 08, 2010, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:05:03 PM
Never watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest until the weekend.

Good show
8/10

8/10!!!

Jesus yer a harsh marker lad! That has to rank as one of the greatest movies of all time! One of only. 3 or maybe 4 flicks to win the "big 5" oscars (picture, actor, actress, director, screenplay).

I thought that was a good mark.

Pretty good, but what do they have to do to get a 9 or even a 10!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on March 08, 2010, 01:30:16 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 12:14:34 PM
Not a fan haranguerer? How come?

Where to start?! Its crap.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full back on March 08, 2010, 01:51:28 PM
Quote from: delboy on March 08, 2010, 01:02:03 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:58:54 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 08, 2010, 12:57:35 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 12:05:03 PM
Never watched One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest until the weekend.

Good show
8/10

8/10!!!


Whats a ten then?
Jesus yer a harsh marker lad! That has to rank as one of the greatest movies of all time! One of only. 3 or maybe 4 flicks to win the "big 5" oscars (picture, actor, actress, director, screenplay).

I thought that was a good mark.

Whats an example of a ten out of ten film?

Goodfellas, Braveheart, Good Will Hunting, Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, Blair Witch Project (  :'( )  all 9/10 IMHO, oh and The Lion King

Havent seen a 10 yet
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 08, 2010, 01:53:48 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on March 05, 2010, 10:09:45 AM
Anybody seen Che (Parts 1 & 2)? Seen a few reviews for them and sounded good. Would be interesting as I thought The Motorcycle Diaries was one of my favourite films. Top fifteen/twenty anyway.
seen part 1, was okay, it's supposed to be the better of the two.  I thought motorcycle diaries was better, interesting show, but I wouldn't have it in my top 20.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 08, 2010, 02:03:16 PM
Took in The Crazies over the week-end a bit better than your typical pandemic/horror movies up there with 28 days/weeks later.

7.1/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 08, 2010, 02:04:54 PM
Quote from: full back on March 08, 2010, 01:51:28 PM
Goodfellas, Braveheart, Good Will Hunting, Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, Blair Witch Project (  :'( )  all 9/10 IMHO, oh and The Lion King

Havent seen a 10 yet

Ill let Good Will Hunting and A beautiful Mind slide but Blair witch?
Ah here....  :D

My 9/10 in the last few years would be
No Country fro Old Men, There Will Be Blood, (maybe: The Dark Knight)

An older 9/10:
Gladiator

even older again 9/10's:
Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, The Matrix 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on March 08, 2010, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 01:02:42 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 05, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
Anyone any reccomendations for a wee trip to the cinema tonight?

I'm told From Paris Will Love is meant to be good.
Whoever told you that needs their head examined, Worst flim I've seen in a long time! It was so cringeworthy at times it wasn't funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 08, 2010, 02:22:12 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 08, 2010, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 01:02:42 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 05, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
Anyone any reccomendations for a wee trip to the cinema tonight?

I'm told From Paris Will Love is meant to be good.
Whoever told you that needs their head examined, Worst flim I've seen in a long time! It was so cringeworthy at times it wasn't funny.

This is what I've heard. A boy on the radio last week was saying some of the stuff in it is so ridiculously cringeworthy that it'll probably become some type of cult classic in a few years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 08, 2010, 02:28:16 PM
You want a 10 out of 10, order Bloodsport with JCVD.  Its got it all, intercontinental action, romance, great dialogue (O.K USA), emotion (JCVD handing Jackson back his Bandanna and Jackson telling him he will be there for him 'Anytime, anywhere') and the splits.  Oh, and what other actors do you see breaking a brick at the bottom of a pile by using the palm of their hand and hitting the one at the top.

As for Good Will Hunting, I must be a sucker for Matt Damon films as I would rate that up there with the best but then again I would say the same about Rounders and the Legend of Bagger Vance.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on March 08, 2010, 03:10:42 PM
is The Invention of Lying starring David Brent worth the watch?

Watched Edge of Darkness @ the weekend, decent enough show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 08, 2010, 04:23:40 PM
Quote from: AFS on March 08, 2010, 02:22:12 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 08, 2010, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 01:02:42 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 05, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
Anyone any reccomendations for a wee trip to the cinema tonight?

I'm told From Paris Will Love is meant to be good.
Whoever told you that needs their head examined, Worst flim I've seen in a long time! It was so cringeworthy at times it wasn't funny.

This is what I've heard. A boy on the radio last week was saying some of the stuff in it is so ridiculously cringeworthy that it'll probably become some type of cult classic in a few years.

From Paris with Love is not to be taken too seriously, then you won't find yourself cringing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 04:39:31 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 08, 2010, 04:23:40 PM
Quote from: AFS on March 08, 2010, 02:22:12 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 08, 2010, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 05, 2010, 01:02:42 PM
Quote from: mikasas on March 05, 2010, 11:42:54 AM
Anyone any reccomendations for a wee trip to the cinema tonight?

I'm told From Paris Will Love is meant to be good.
Whoever told you that needs their head examined, Worst flim I've seen in a long time! It was so cringeworthy at times it wasn't funny.

This is what I've heard. A boy on the radio last week was saying some of the stuff in it is so ridiculously cringeworthy that it'll probably become some type of cult classic in a few years.

From Paris with Love is not to be taken too seriously, then you won't find yourself cringing.

That's what the ones told me. Cheesy, but the film knew it was, so it was good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on March 08, 2010, 04:48:33 PM
There is a limit though! Not to spoil anything for anyone who might want to watch it, but the climax of the filmrevolves around a love story, I mean for the type of film it is you just think, come on this doesn't fit!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 08, 2010, 05:50:28 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 08, 2010, 03:10:42 PM
is The Invention of Lying starring David Brent worth the watch?

Watched Edge of Darkness @ the weekend, decent enough show
invention of lying should have been decent, decent premise, but it is really, really, really shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 11:31:42 PM
Was at Alice in Wonderland tonight. The visuals were amazing, the 3D worked really well with it. Johnny Depp was fantastic as the Mad Hatter, although Scottish for some reason. Looking at the credits at the end of the film, there was some cast on it. Christopher Lee, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Barbara Winsdor.

With all that, there seemed to be something missing with the film. At the ingredients were right, but it just didn't come together. Enjoyable story and very dark, just missing something.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on March 08, 2010, 11:43:43 PM
Enjoyable very Dark story sounds like a Tim Burton film alright, Johnny Depp must be the best character actor around?

but strange how he looked like Madonna in this film

(http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/MadHatter-Madonna.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 11:46:08 PM
Quote from: ross4life on March 08, 2010, 11:43:43 PM
Enjoyable very Dark story sounds like a Tim Burton film alright, Johnny Depp must be the best character actor around?

but strange how he looked like Madonna in this film

(http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/MadHatter-Madonna.jpg)

I'm not a Tim Burton, only like 3 of his films.

Never noticed the likeness between the Mad Hatter and Madonna before.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on March 08, 2010, 11:47:22 PM
Watched 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' on DVD.

The most thought provoking film I've ever seen. Took me and the missus days to get over it.

I always thought that the Shawshank Redemption should have had a dark ending but after watching Striped Pajamas I have changed my mind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on March 08, 2010, 11:57:26 PM
was looking forward to Shutter Island (Martin Scorsese) film but someone went & told me the ending  >:(

going back to Tim Burton he's a bit of a hit or miss for me

Hit
Beetlejuice
Batman (imo best batman film of the lot)
Mars Attacks! (a lot hate this film)
Alice in Wonderland

Miss
Batman Returns
Planet of the Apes
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 09, 2010, 12:52:13 AM
Quote from: ross4life on March 08, 2010, 11:57:26 PM
was looking forward to Shutter Island (Martin Scorsese) film but someone went & told me the ending  >:(

going back to Tim Burton he's a bit of a hit or miss for me

Hit
Beetlejuice
Batman (imo best batman film of the lot)
Mars Attacks! (a lot hate this film)
Alice in Wonderland

Miss
Batman Returns
Planet of the Apes
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Hit
Beetlejuice
Sleepy Hollow

OK
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Alice in Wonderland

Miss
All the rest I've seen

Hate with a Passion
Edward Scissorhands
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on March 09, 2010, 09:51:34 AM
Quote from: ross4life on March 08, 2010, 11:43:43 PM
Johnny Depp must be the best character actor around?

Surely johnny Depp couldn't be considered a character actor, hes a leading man in virtually all his films, now someone like Steve Buscemi thats a character actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on March 09, 2010, 10:20:25 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on March 08, 2010, 05:50:28 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 08, 2010, 03:10:42 PM
is The Invention of Lying starring David Brent worth the watch?

Watched Edge of Darkness @ the weekend, decent enough show
invention of lying should have been decent, decent premise, but it is really, really, really shite.

turned invention of lying off after 20 mins - shockingly bad!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 12:04:15 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 08, 2010, 11:47:22 PM
Watched 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' on DVD.

The most thought provoking film I've ever seen. Took me and the missus days to get over it.

I always thought that the Shawshank Redemption should have had a dark ending but after watching Striped Pajamas I have changed my mind.

One of the most underrated films I have seen. Very provocative and moving. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 12:21:44 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 11:31:42 PM
Was at Alice in Wonderland tonight. The visuals were amazing, the 3D worked really well with it. Johnny Depp was fantastic as the Mad Hatter, although Scottish for some reason. Looking at the credits at the end of the film, there was some cast on it. Christopher Lee, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Barbara Winsdor.

With all that, there seemed to be something missing with the film. At the ingredients were right, but it just didn't come together. Enjoyable story and very dark, just missing something.

I didnt really like Alice in Wonderland, in fact I was bored silly and it annoyed the heck out of me.
Its a film that focused on the effects and the story and characters lost out. Its too dark for young kids and too childish at times for anyone above the age of 12.
The lead girl that played Alice (Mia Wasikowska) is very limited. Zero emotion and as single toned as Keanu Reeves.
Depp is boring playing the same eccentric character, over and over again. He is practically mash-up of Jack Sparrow and Willy Wonka with a red wig. Its getting pathetic at this stage and he needs to do some real acting instead of this over-acting rubbish. Also Burton needs to grow up and stop making films for his kids. He also needs to separate from Depp and stop having his wife in his films. As for Burtons wife, Helena Bonham Carter, I felt like strangling her if she repeated that tantrum line one more time.

1/5 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 09, 2010, 12:54:09 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 12:21:44 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 11:31:42 PM
Was at Alice in Wonderland tonight. The visuals were amazing, the 3D worked really well with it. Johnny Depp was fantastic as the Mad Hatter, although Scottish for some reason. Looking at the credits at the end of the film, there was some cast on it. Christopher Lee, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Barbara Winsdor.

With all that, there seemed to be something missing with the film. At the ingredients were right, but it just didn't come together. Enjoyable story and very dark, just missing something.

I didnt really like Alice in Wonderland, in fact I was bored silly and it annoyed the heck out of me.
Its a film that focused on the effects and the story and characters lost out. Its too dark for young kids and too childish at times for anyone above the age of 12.
The lead girl that played Alice (Mia Wasikowska) is very limited. Zero emotion and as single toned as Keanu Reeves.
Depp is boring playing the same eccentric character, over and over again. He is practically mash-up of Jack Sparrow and Willy Wonka with a red wig. Its getting pathetic at this stage and he needs to do some real acting instead of this over-acting rubbish. Also Burton needs to grow up and stop making films for his kids. He also needs to separate from Depp and stop having his wife in his films. As for Burtons wife, Helena Bonham Carter, I felt like strangling her if she repeated that tantrum line one more time.

1/5

I didn't like Helena Bonham Carter in it either. Too me, she lifted the character right out of Blackadder II.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 09, 2010, 01:24:48 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 09, 2010, 12:54:09 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 12:21:44 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 08, 2010, 11:31:42 PM
Was at Alice in Wonderland tonight. The visuals were amazing, the 3D worked really well with it. Johnny Depp was fantastic as the Mad Hatter, although Scottish for some reason. Looking at the credits at the end of the film, there was some cast on it. Christopher Lee, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Barbara Winsdor.

With all that, there seemed to be something missing with the film. At the ingredients were right, but it just didn't come together. Enjoyable story and very dark, just missing something.

I didnt really like Alice in Wonderland, in fact I was bored silly and it annoyed the heck out of me.
Its a film that focused on the effects and the story and characters lost out. Its too dark for young kids and too childish at times for anyone above the age of 12.
The lead girl that played Alice (Mia Wasikowska) is very limited. Zero emotion and as single toned as Keanu Reeves.
Depp is boring playing the same eccentric character, over and over again. He is practically mash-up of Jack Sparrow and Willy Wonka with a red wig. Its getting pathetic at this stage and he needs to do some real acting instead of this over-acting rubbish. Also Burton needs to grow up and stop making films for his kids. He also needs to separate from Depp and stop having his wife in his films. As for Burtons wife, Helena Bonham Carter, I felt like strangling her if she repeated that tantrum line one more time.

1/5

I didn't like Helena Bonham Carter in it either. Too me, she lifted the character right out of Blackadder II.

Was going to pull you on paraphasing Mark Kermode's review on 5 live last night (read your review comments straight after listening to the the podcast  ;)) but now I'm gonna have to  :D

Come on Ziggy do you think your the only one who listens to a wittertainment on 5 live  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 09, 2010, 01:39:45 PM
 :D Swear to God, I don't listen to him. I even commented the same thing to the ones I went to the cinema with.

Mark has his head too much up his own arse for my liking.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 02:19:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2010, 11:04:32 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 04, 2010, 10:52:44 PM
Can't recommend The Hurt Locker any higher. Finally watched it tonight. Some great nail-biting scenes.
Same. Best I've seen in the past year at least. If there is any justice Kathryn Bigelow will the Oscar for direction. Yer man Brenner in the lead role will be expecting some bigger
movies off the back of his performance.

I watched the Hurt Locker lately.
Its a tense, edge of your seat thriller but it has a very, very underwhelming ending.

That guy in the lead role was excellent, and Bigelow probably deserved her Oscar for best director but im not not sure was it strong enough for Best Picture; especially with the ending which really let me down.

A good show though, defiantly worth seeing. 4/5
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 09, 2010, 02:20:56 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 02:19:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2010, 11:04:32 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 04, 2010, 10:52:44 PM
Can't recommend The Hurt Locker any higher. Finally watched it tonight. Some great nail-biting scenes.
Same. Best I've seen in the past year at least. If there is any justice Kathryn Bigelow will the Oscar for direction. Yer man Brenner in the lead role will be expecting some bigger
movies off the back of his performance.

I watched the Hurt Locker lately.
Its a tense, edge of your seat thriller but it has a very, very underwhelming ending.

That guy in the lead role was excellent, and Bigelow probably deserved her Oscar for best director but im not not sure was it strong enough for Best Picture; especially with the ending which really let me down.

A good show though, defiantly worth seeing. 4/5

Anything winning would have been better than Avatar though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 09, 2010, 03:47:13 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 09, 2010, 02:20:56 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 02:19:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 04, 2010, 11:04:32 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 04, 2010, 10:52:44 PM
Can't recommend The Hurt Locker any higher. Finally watched it tonight. Some great nail-biting scenes.
Same. Best I've seen in the past year at least. If there is any justice Kathryn Bigelow will the Oscar for direction. Yer man Brenner in the lead role will be expecting some bigger
movies off the back of his performance.

I watched the Hurt Locker lately.
Its a tense, edge of your seat thriller but it has a very, very underwhelming ending.

That guy in the lead role was excellent, and Bigelow probably deserved her Oscar for best director but im not not sure was it strong enough for Best Picture; especially with the ending which really let me down.

A good show though, defiantly worth seeing. 4/5

Anything winning would have been better than Avatar though
haven't seen avatar yet, intend to take it shortly though - i presume it's pointless unless watching it in 3d on the big screen?  HUrt Locker wasn't a bad movie, but not that brilliant - worth watching, but not in the same league as the likes of No Country for Old Men or The Wrestler imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 09, 2010, 05:38:22 PM
Totally agree that Hurt Locker is a tad underwhelming. Watchable ..... very watchable but not a classic imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 09, 2010, 06:43:21 PM
It just shows what a poor year it's been for movies when Hurt Locker wins, a good film but wouldn't get a look in at the oscars any other year. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 09, 2010, 07:02:31 PM
Harry Brown = Shite!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 09, 2010, 07:51:18 PM
I thought Hurt Locker was much better than the Wrestler or No Country for Old Men. Hurt Locker did not make it a poor year for movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 09, 2010, 07:52:17 PM
Thought Hurt Locker was a fine movie. You can never really place that much stall by who/ what wins best picture...

e.g. The year that Titanic won it was up against LA Confidential. Theres no doubt which of those is the superior film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 09, 2010, 10:07:37 PM
Boy A is a good watch. About a young lad who done time for murder when he was a child and was released early with a new identity.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 09, 2010, 10:21:19 PM
Hurt Locker is the best i have seen in the past year. I thought it was excellent and the ending was just fine. Might not have been explosive or the expected Hollywood ending but was deliberately mundane in showing the quiet family life versus the madness of their work in Iraq.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 09, 2010, 11:57:20 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 09, 2010, 10:21:19 PM
Hurt Locker is the best i have seen in the past year. I thought it was excellent and the ending was just fine. Might not have been explosive or the expected Hollywood ending but was deliberately mundane in showing the quiet family life versus the madness of their work in Iraq.

I thought the opposite Tony. Especially after the start when it faded to the words "War is a drug" from the original quote... it kind of spelled out what the film was like (main character theme) and how it was going to end.
It was one of those "Look at us, we are American and we fight wars, because thats what we do" kind of ending. It was a little bit pretentious for me. But it was a good film besides
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 10, 2010, 12:01:09 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 09, 2010, 07:52:17 PM
Thought Hurt Locker was a fine movie. You can never really place that much stall by who/ what wins best picture...

e.g. The year that Titanic won it was up against LA Confidential. Theres no doubt which of those is the superior film.

As Good as It Gets
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 10, 2010, 12:02:14 AM
Had the misfortune of sitting through an hour of From Paris With Love tonight. I know it's meant to be way over the top but the plot and acting was so dire I found myself staring at a plant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 10, 2010, 12:21:28 AM

what sort of accent does johnny rhys have in it ? as he is like a box of chocolates ya never know what ur going to get!

disappointed to read its not so good as i am a massive fan of taken...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 10, 2010, 12:27:07 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 10, 2010, 12:01:09 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 09, 2010, 07:52:17 PM
Thought Hurt Locker was a fine movie. You can never really place that much stall by who/ what wins best picture...

e.g. The year that Titanic won it was up against LA Confidential. Theres no doubt which of those is the superior film.

As Good as It Gets

Absolutely! No way Titanic shoulda won over either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 10, 2010, 12:28:30 AM
I saw legion tonight which got some terrible reviews on imdb. I am glad I went to see it despite those reviews which were not very accurate, whatever about peoples opinions on whether they enjoyed a movie or not, some of the reviews just didn't describe it accurately.

5.2 oout of 10 on IMDB I would give it 7.5 out of 10. Like I said it is probably not everybodys cup of tea, but it is an action horror movie with a twisted religious theme. It has its flaws and is far fetched but i assume people didn't like it being a bit anti religious.
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Post by: full back on March 10, 2010, 08:14:59 AM
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a207764/thurman-film-takes-gbp88-at-uk-box-office.html

Uma Thurman's latest film Motherhood has taken just £88 at the UK box office.

The Katherine Dieckmann-directed comedy, which sees Thurman portray a mother-of-two preparing for her daughter's 6th birthday, screened for three days over the past weekend at London's Apollo Piccadilly Circus ahead of its DVD release today.

Its total takings for Sunday were £9, meaning only one person paid to see the movie on that day.

Motherhood was also a box office flop in the US. It grossed $50,000 (£33,448) from 48 venues last October and totalled $98,900 (£66,160) when it wrapped up its theatrical run in November.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 10, 2010, 08:42:36 PM
Quote from: full back on March 10, 2010, 08:14:59 AM
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a207764/thurman-film-takes-gbp88-at-uk-box-office.html

Uma Thurman's latest film Motherhood has taken just £88 at the UK box office.

The Katherine Dieckmann-directed comedy, which sees Thurman portray a mother-of-two preparing for her daughter's 6th birthday, screened for three days over the past weekend at London's Apollo Piccadilly Circus ahead of its DVD release today.

Its total takings for Sunday were £9, meaning only one person paid to see the movie on that day.

Motherhood was also a box office flop in the US. It grossed $50,000 (£33,448) from 48 venues last October and totalled $98,900 (£66,160) when it wrapped up its theatrical run in November.

damn, i saw this recently, or rather, I started watching it recently, herself agreed that it was unwatchable and it was switched off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 10, 2010, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 09, 2010, 07:51:18 PM
I thought Hurt Locker was much better than the Wrestler or No Country for Old Men. Hurt Locker did not make it a poor year for movies.
I didnt like the wrestler but no country for old men is a masterpiece.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 10, 2010, 09:11:30 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 10, 2010, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 09, 2010, 07:51:18 PM
I thought Hurt Locker was much better than the Wrestler or No Country for Old Men. Hurt Locker did not make it a poor year for movies.
I didnt like the wrestler but no country for old men is a masterpiece.

Indeed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 10, 2010, 11:56:55 PM
Just finished The Lovely Bones. Complete dross. Been a bad year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 11, 2010, 12:14:00 AM
ah man didn't realise dogma was film 4 tonight... love alan rickman in it!

i think it is that i see him as cross between a angel and dev and a terrorist!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 11, 2010, 12:15:13 AM
Quote from: leenie on March 11, 2010, 12:14:00 AM
ah man didn't realise dogma was film 4 tonight... love alan rickman in it!

i think it is that i see him as cross between a angel and dev and a terrorist!

Excellent film leenie. Alan Rickman rang Kevin Smith up, asking to be in this film as he was a big fan of Chasing Amy.
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Post by: leenie on March 11, 2010, 12:16:20 AM
i'd much rather have dogma to chasing amy!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 11, 2010, 12:18:00 AM
Sure I'll lend you my copy of Dogma on DVD someday.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 11, 2010, 09:45:16 AM
I watch Couples Retreat last night




Dont laugh



It was sh!te. Turned it off after 27 minutes.
What started as a good plot and material for a decent comedy turned out to be an utterly pointless film that is in no way funny. Drivel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 11, 2010, 01:56:54 PM
Saw a trailer for the new Karate Kid film last night - sweet suffering Jesus



Iron Man 2 on the other hand - looks to be the best comic book movie yet though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: joemamas on March 11, 2010, 02:06:54 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 11, 2010, 09:45:16 AM
I watch Couples Retreat last night




Dont laugh



It was sh!te. Turned it off after 27 minutes.
What started as a good plot and material for a decent comedy turned out to be an utterly pointless film that is in no way funny. Drivel.

Thanks for the warning, I just rented the DVD , will send it right back. I have a lot of movies to catch up on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 11, 2010, 10:42:43 PM
this could also go in a dvd thread or comedy but it was on sky movies..

watched eddie murphy raw last night and its freakin hilarious... in a world that has gone politically correct mad, i found it refreshing to watch....

they bit about getting pre nupt's is hilarious especially to think 23 yrs on he is paying out fortunes..

he was a very funny man in his day!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on March 11, 2010, 10:50:34 PM
Quote from: delboy on March 09, 2010, 09:51:34 AM
Quote from: ross4life on March 08, 2010, 11:43:43 PM
Johnny Depp must be the best character actor around?

Surely johnny Depp couldn't be considered a character actor, hes a leading man in virtually all his films, now someone like Steve Buscemi thats a character actor.

Character as in i think he's done all these roles by now
(http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2006/07/731_CharacterSelect.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 11, 2010, 11:49:35 PM
I saw the 3 D Alice movie today. Average enough. Lots of effort put in to making the movie look good, but really just a run of the mill movie, watchable.

6.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 12, 2010, 12:11:58 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on March 08, 2010, 05:50:28 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 08, 2010, 03:10:42 PM
is The Invention of Lying starring David Brent worth the watch?

Watched Edge of Darkness @ the weekend, decent enough show
invention of lying should have been decent, decent premise, but it is really, really, really shite.

Just after watching it on Sky Box Office. A really good premise, with a lot of scope for good comedy. However it moved very slowly and almost seemed to be an anti-Christianity / anti-Religion sorta film.

The only funny bit for me was the short scene with Stephen Merchant and Shaun "Barry off Eastenders" Williamson.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 12, 2010, 01:04:17 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 12, 2010, 12:11:58 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on March 08, 2010, 05:50:28 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 08, 2010, 03:10:42 PM
is The Invention of Lying starring David Brent worth the watch?

Watched Edge of Darkness @ the weekend, decent enough show
invention of lying should have been decent, decent premise, but it is really, really, really shite.

Just after watching it on Sky Box Office. A really good premise, with a lot of scope for good comedy. However it moved very slowly and almost seemed to be an anti-Christianity / anti-Religion sorta film.

The only funny bit for me was the short scene with Stephen Merchant and Shaun "Barry off Eastenders" Williamson.
it started annoying me early on, he bribed some copper to get out of a speeding ticket or something? whatever it was, surely that's deceitful by the cop?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 12, 2010, 11:34:05 AM
There is f**k all out in the cinema at the minute.  I seen an advanced screeing of that new matt damon film Green Zone in the cinema on wednesday, thought it was a good show with some good action scenes in it.

Also when i was in america in November i seen that show Blind Side, this is coming out in a few weeks here. Sandra Bullock is looking great in it, plays the role of a milf who helps a young black boy into a successful american footballer. I would definately go back and see this when it comes out over here.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 12, 2010, 11:43:58 AM
Has anyone seen Green Zone?

Trailer has lots of noise and is it a new Bourne or is is just like Bourne?

Leenie talking about Raw brings back memories and getting it out on VHS with The Blues Brothers and Billy Connolly's it your Bum for a fivers and remembering to rewind all of them so we wouldn' get fined.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on March 12, 2010, 12:41:06 PM
DF, did you see Molly Ringwald on the Oscars the other night (tribute to John Hughes)??  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Paul Mc Graths Da on March 12, 2010, 12:48:11 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 12, 2010, 11:34:05 AM
There is f**k all out in the cinema at the minute.  I seen an advanced screeing of that new matt damon film Green Zone in the cinema on wednesday, thought it was a good show with some good action scenes in it.

Also when i was in america in November i seen that show Blind Side, this is coming out in a few weeks here. Sandra Bullock is looking great in it, plays the role of a milf who helps a young black boy into a successful american footballer. I would definately go back and see this when it comes out over here.

Did you take that synopsis from imdb?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 12, 2010, 01:31:07 PM
Quote from: Paul Mc Graths Da on March 12, 2010, 12:48:11 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 12, 2010, 11:34:05 AM
There is f**k all out in the cinema at the minute.  I seen an advanced screeing of that new matt damon film Green Zone in the cinema on wednesday, thought it was a good show with some good action scenes in it.

Also when i was in america in November i seen that show Blind Side, this is coming out in a few weeks here. Sandra Bullock is looking great in it, plays the role of a milf who helps a young black boy into a successful american footballer. I would definately go back and see this when it comes out over here.

Did you take that synopsis from imdb?

Yeah just cut and copied it over to the board
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 12, 2010, 02:40:41 PM
There is plenty on in the cinemas at the moment. Green Zone and Shutter Island are out today. Alice in Wonderland, THe Crazies, The Lovely Bones, Ondine, Legion, Crazy Heart. All of these are at least watchable if not very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 12, 2010, 03:01:57 PM
Saw There Will Be be Blood last night and I was really looking forward to it but to be honest it was a let down... not a bad movie but I'm not sure anything happens in it and then it just ends...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 12, 2010, 03:22:18 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 12, 2010, 03:01:57 PM
Saw There Will Be be Blood last night and I was really looking forward to it but to be honest it was a let down... not a bad movie but I'm not sure anything happens in it and then it just ends...

************ SPOILER ALERT - There Will Be Blood **************************

Nothing happens apart from the whole journey and arch plot of the main character turning into a ruthless, greedy and twisted bastard in the search for more oil and wealth ya ?

Im not trying to be smart but there is a whole film you missed there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 12, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 12, 2010, 03:22:18 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 12, 2010, 03:01:57 PM
Saw There Will Be be Blood last night and I was really looking forward to it but to be honest it was a let down... not a bad movie but I'm not sure anything happens in it and then it just ends...

************ SPOILER ALERT - There Will Be Blood **************************

Nothing happens apart from the whole journey and arch plot of the main character turning into a ruthless, greedy and twisted b**tard in the search for more oil and wealth ya ?

Im not trying to be smart but there is a whole film you missed there.

Yea maybe so... Probably I'm just disappointed by it and not really sure why
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 12, 2010, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 12, 2010, 03:01:57 PM
Saw There Will Be be Blood last night and I was really looking forward to it but to be honest it was a let down... not a bad movie but I'm not sure anything happens in it and then it just ends...

I don't know, I enjoyed it. It was slow developing, but was right for the film. Never really knew where you stood with Daniel Day Lewis' character. Or any of them for that matter.

Really enjoyed it, but not one for someone who was some easy viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 13, 2010, 12:21:55 AM
In There will be Blood you have to buy into the Daniel Day Lewis character or there is not really much going on. I enjoyed it and went to see it twice.

I saw Chloe today which is a modern update of fatal attraction with a couple of twists. There are probably people on here who are too young for Fatal Attraction-1987, 23 freakin years. Chloe is a good movie, 7 out of 10, 7.5 out of 10 if you like the nice sexy scene in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 13, 2010, 12:31:14 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 12, 2010, 03:25:46 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 12, 2010, 03:22:18 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 12, 2010, 03:01:57 PM
Saw There Will Be be Blood last night and I was really looking forward to it but to be honest it was a let down... not a bad movie but I'm not sure anything happens in it and then it just ends...

************ SPOILER ALERT - There Will Be Blood **************************

Nothing happens apart from the whole journey and arch plot of the main character turning into a ruthless, greedy and twisted b**tard in the search for more oil and wealth ya ?

Im not trying to be smart but there is a whole film you missed there.

Yea maybe so... Probably I'm just disappointed by it and not really sure why
agree, it was grand, but not worth watching again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on March 13, 2010, 12:34:37 AM
I didn't think I was gonna like it, but I watched that AVATAR the other night, I thought it was quality! Im guna go watch it in the cinema, see if 3D makes it even better!''
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 13, 2010, 09:13:20 AM
Agree with what Jim said earlier about The Blind Side. Seen it a few weeks ago. Great film and Sandra Bullock was looking fine in it.

Is there any cinemas still showing Avatar in 3D? Haven't got the chance to see it yet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: put-it-up on March 13, 2010, 11:22:53 AM
Although I found the Hurt Locker interesting, I don't think it deserves all the attention it has got. Preferred Inglorious Basterds my self!

Anyone seen Greenzone or Shutter Island yet? Looking forward to seeing both
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 13, 2010, 07:26:32 PM
Hurtlocker was good enough movie but not worth the hype its getting.

Avatar 3D was good but sort of movie i could only watch once. Saying that its the type of film i usually would never dream of watching and would usually hate but this was actually good.

I seen Greenzone the other night and i thought it was better than Hurtlocker. I love Matt Damon films, i think hes an underrated actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Skiddybadoo on March 13, 2010, 11:04:46 PM
I agree, Jim.  Damon is a brilliantly subtle actor and Green Zone, I thought was a much better film than The Hurt Locker.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 13, 2010, 11:06:00 PM
Damon is an excellent actor, looking forward to green zone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on March 13, 2010, 11:08:13 PM
Surely Hurtlocker and Greenzone are two totally different type of films and the only reason they are being compared because they are both set in I-Raq. Haven't seen Greenzone but I thought Hurtlocker was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on March 13, 2010, 11:22:29 PM
Damon is a charisma-free limited actor who bores the socks off me in everything he appears in. Stunk out the Talented Mr. Riplay and was unwatchable in The Departed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on March 13, 2010, 11:55:52 PM
Watched Layercake tonight. Top drawer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 14, 2010, 12:48:25 AM
Well the Academy thought that Hurt Locker was the best movie of the year and I fully agree with them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 14, 2010, 01:07:56 AM
Quote from: mouview on March 13, 2010, 11:22:29 PM
Damon is a charisma-free limited actor who bores the socks off me in everything he appears in. Stunk out the Talented Mr. Riplay and was unwatchable in The Departed.
nonsense
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 14, 2010, 01:35:34 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 14, 2010, 01:07:56 AM
Quote from: mouview on March 13, 2010, 11:22:29 PM
Damon is a charisma-free limited actor who bores the socks off me in everything he appears in. Stunk out the Talented Mr. Riplay and was unwatchable in The Departed.
nonsense
+1

he was first class inThe Departed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:31:54 PM
He was rubbish; I repeat an extremely limited actor. Mindless action films are the extent of his range. Di Caprio, quite astonishingly, alongside Fermiga were the stars of the very ordinary The Departed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 14, 2010, 10:40:27 PM
Quote from: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:31:54 PM
He was rubbish; I repeat an extremely limited actor. Mindless action films are the extent of his range. Di Caprio, quite astonishingly, alongside Fermiga were the stars of the very ordinary The Departed.
Talented Mr Ripley and Good Will Hunting weren't anything like "mindless action films" and they were probably his best performances imo.

btw could you define "mindless action films" - the only films he's done I'd describe like that were the bourne films
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:55:10 PM
Jeez, Good Will Hunting must be one of the most dangerous films ever made; made stars out of 2 nonentities like Damon and Ben Affleck, gave an Oscar to Robin Williams when Stellan Skarsgard walked away with every scene he was in and the whole thing just rang so hollow.

Yes, the Bournes were pretty ropey with implausible plot jumps, especially the first one. Probably the biggest weakness in Saving Private Ryan was why anyone would want to go to so much trouble to save Damon? You cannot even begin to compare him to the likes of (off the top of my head) Day Lewis, Ralph Fiennes, Depp, Buscemi, Turturro, rapidly improving Mark Ruffalo, Sean Penn etc.etc. All these are real character actors who bring depth and range to their roles. Damon is just Damon; the parody of him in Team America is spot on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 14, 2010, 11:31:49 PM
Quote from: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:31:54 PM
He was rubbish; I repeat an extremely limited actor. Mindless action films are the extent of his range. Di Caprio, quite astonishingly, alongside Fermiga were the stars of the very ordinary The Departed.

What a statement!!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on March 14, 2010, 11:40:07 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 14, 2010, 11:31:49 PM
Quote from: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:31:54 PM
He was rubbish; I repeat an extremely limited actor. Mindless action films are the extent of his range. Di Caprio, quite astonishingly, alongside Fermiga were the stars of the very ordinary The Departed.

What a statement!!!  ;D ;D

Why? Was it better than Taxi Driver, The Age of Innocence or Goodfellas? Or even the brilliant mess that was Gangs of New York? A number of written critics have wondered at this movie winning the Oscar when it's so inferior to the aforementioned. That's the Oscars for ya I suppose!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 15, 2010, 10:35:56 AM
Would also agree that Damon imo is a very average actor. Must be a personal quirk as everyone else I know rates him highly. Also agree that the Departed was overrated and I am a massive fan of "Irish" mob movies like  Road to Perdition, Angels with Dirty Faces, State of Grace, Friends of Eddie Coyle, Prime Cut etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 15, 2010, 10:43:52 AM
Big fan of Damon, but would definitely agree that The Departed is overrated. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 15, 2010, 11:46:19 AM
Quote from: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:55:10 PM
Yes, the Bournes were pretty ropey with implausible plot jumps, especially the first one. Probably the biggest weakness in Saving Private Ryan was why anyone would want to go to so much trouble to save Damon? You cannot even begin to compare him to the likes of (off the top of my head) Day Lewis, Ralph Fiennes, Depp, Buscemi, Turturro, rapidly improving Mark Ruffalo, Sean Penn etc.etc. All these are real character actors who bring depth and range to their roles. Damon is just Damon; the parody of him in Team America is spot on.

Rubbish.

Your saying that Depp is a real character actor with depth and range??
Depp hasnt done anything of note for years. He is an annoying overacter playing the same re-hashed character over and over. He has about as much real acting talent as Jim Carey.
And apart from "I am Sam" Sean Penn hasnt exactly got much depth either. I always felt his Oscar for Mystic River was very lucky as it was a very weak year at the Oscars in 2004.
You critisisms of Damon are too harsh. He was excellent in:
Invictus
The Departed
The Talanted Mr Ripley

and very enjoyable in The Bourne series. End of.

Even the suggestion of using a parody of Team American kind of sums it up!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on March 15, 2010, 01:30:48 PM
Watched hurt locker again this weekend (switched it off half way through the first time), thought i would give it a go again seeing as it had won the oscar, very average film, must have been a poor year for films right enough, would give it a 5 or 6 out of ten.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 15, 2010, 08:37:50 PM
I saw Shutter Ireland today, more like Shudder Island. A dark psychological thriller in a great movie setting. It looks really good but it is a bit predictable. Although I think there may be a few loose ends to tie up and I will go back to see it again.

7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 15, 2010, 08:42:47 PM
Watched the boys and girls of county clare last night - not ground breaking by any means but a decent watch if only for seeing the american hippies tits.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyssam5 on March 15, 2010, 08:57:35 PM
Quote from: mouview on March 14, 2010, 11:40:07 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 14, 2010, 11:31:49 PM
Quote from: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:31:54 PM
He was rubbish; I repeat an extremely limited actor. Mindless action films are the extent of his range. Di Caprio, quite astonishingly, alongside Fermiga were the stars of the very ordinary The Departed.

What a statement!!!  ;D ;D

Why? Was it better than Taxi Driver, The Age of Innocence or Goodfellas? Or even the brilliant mess that was Gangs of New York? A number of written critics have wondered at this movie winning the Oscar when it's so inferior to the aforementioned. That's the Oscars for ya I suppose!


I'm fairly sure those movies weren't released in the same year as 'The Departed' so I'm not sure how them being better would preclude 'The Departed' from getting an Oscar in the year it did?

One of the few films I went to see twice in the cinema, with 2 different birds as well.  ;)
Didn't even have to try that hard to still be shocked when yer man came hurtling off the roof second time round.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 15, 2010, 09:07:31 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 15, 2010, 11:46:19 AM
Quote from: mouview on March 14, 2010, 10:55:10 PM
Yes, the Bournes were pretty ropey with implausible plot jumps, especially the first one. Probably the biggest weakness in Saving Private Ryan was why anyone would want to go to so much trouble to save Damon? You cannot even begin to compare him to the likes of (off the top of my head) Day Lewis, Ralph Fiennes, Depp, Buscemi, Turturro, rapidly improving Mark Ruffalo, Sean Penn etc.etc. All these are real character actors who bring depth and range to their roles. Damon is just Damon; the parody of him in Team America is spot on.

Rubbish.

Your saying that Depp is a real character actor with depth and range??
Depp hasnt done anything of note for years. He is an annoying overacter playing the same re-hashed character over and over. He has about as much real acting talent as Jim Carey.
And apart from "I am Sam" Sean Penn hasnt exactly got much depth either. I always felt his Oscar for Mystic River was very lucky as it was a very weak year at the Oscars in 2004.
You critisisms of Damon are too harsh. He was excellent in:
Invictus
The Departed
The Talanted Mr Ripley

and very enjoyable in The Bourne series. End of.

Even the suggestion of using a parody of Team American kind of sums it up!  ;)


have you seen dead man walking? i think that is a very indept preformance he did!
despite what some are saying i don't think many could carry off fear and loathing las vegas as well as depp, even captain jack sparrow for that matter....

imo one of the best actors today is leo di caprio and he has yet to win an oscar... i hope when he does win it will be for an excellence preformance an not be like "oh merly u've been nominated 15 times, heres one..." or "oh sandra, you're the highest paid actor in the world, better justify it so heres an oscar" etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 15, 2010, 09:11:31 PM
Quote
imo one of the best actors today is leo di caprio and he has yet to win an oscar
Excellent in the aviator
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 15, 2010, 09:17:30 PM
I agree about Di Caprio, hes an excellant actor and is in some cracking movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 15, 2010, 09:21:49 PM
evening from day one in the likes of what's eating gilbert grape and this boys life...

we'll forgive him for titanic...

also i think matt damon is very good in the talented Mr Ripley... he oozes creepiness and obsessiveness but in a subtle way...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 15, 2010, 09:25:53 PM
Leonardo is a pain in the hole. Never liked him in anything. Sickens me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 15, 2010, 09:29:26 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 15, 2010, 09:25:53 PM
Leonardo is a pain in the hole. Never liked him in anything. Sickens me.
Couldn't abide him for a spell a while back but that was all Titantic's fault... But credit where it's due... it has been in some cracking movies in the last couple of years turning in some serious performances
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 15, 2010, 09:32:14 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 15, 2010, 09:29:26 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 15, 2010, 09:25:53 PM
Leonardo is a pain in the hole. Never liked him in anything. Sickens me.
Couldn't abide him for a spell a while back but that was all Titantic's fault... But credit where it's due... it has been in some cracking movies in the last couple of years turning in some serious performances
Same here and I blame the Titantic (and you know I watched it recently and it was enjoyable - he's good in it - I think we were just sickened with the hype at the time)
Love catch me if you can and the aviator.  He's excellent in both - same with departed. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 15, 2010, 09:33:45 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 15, 2010, 09:32:14 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 15, 2010, 09:29:26 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 15, 2010, 09:25:53 PM
Leonardo is a pain in the hole. Never liked him in anything. Sickens me.
Couldn't abide him for a spell a while back but that was all Titantic's fault... But credit where it's due... it has been in some cracking movies in the last couple of years turning in some serious performances
Same here and I blame the Titantic (and you know I watched it recently and it was enjoyable - he's good in it - I think we were just sickened with the hype at the time)
Love catch me if you can and the aviator.  He's excellent in both - same with departed.

Exactly the reason I don't like him. Didn't like Catch Me If You Can either. I'll keep an eye out for Aviator and Departed and see if my opinion has changed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 15, 2010, 09:39:35 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 15, 2010, 09:33:45 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 15, 2010, 09:32:14 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 15, 2010, 09:29:26 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 15, 2010, 09:25:53 PM
Leonardo is a pain in the hole. Never liked him in anything. Sickens me.
Couldn't abide him for a spell a while back but that was all Titantic's fault... But credit where it's due... it has been in some cracking movies in the last couple of years turning in some serious performances
Same here and I blame the Titantic (and you know I watched it recently and it was enjoyable - he's good in it - I think we were just sickened with the hype at the time)
Love catch me if you can and the aviator.  He's excellent in both - same with departed.

Exactly the reason I don't like him. Didn't like Catch Me If You Can either. I'll keep an eye out for Aviator and Departed and see if my opinion has changed.

Didn't particularly enjoy Catch Me If You Can but thought he was good in it nonetheless.... he is excellent in Aviator and Departed especially and first class in Blood Diamond - one of my favourites from the last decade
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 15, 2010, 09:50:26 PM
do you know an actor who i think has gone down hill and into the "bland" category is ewan mcgregor.. i wonder what he is like in I love you phillip morris...

jim carrey does my head in... i don't find him funny at all..

with regards to leo its very hard to forget titanic but i was just thinking of some of his films and i think hes a powerful actor!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 15, 2010, 10:07:33 PM
Kate Winslet and her husband Sam Mendes have separated after nearly seven years of marriage.

The split, announced by their legal representatives, was said to be "entirely amicable".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 15, 2010, 10:21:39 PM
I really like Di Caprio, however his biggest critics would say he always plays a character on the edge, which makes him one dimensional.

I dont know do I agree, as I really enjoy everything he is in. Bar perhaps (off the top of my head) Body of Lies.





Ans yes, I liked Titanic and still do.
Its a guilty pleasure I guess  :D  :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 15, 2010, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 15, 2010, 10:21:39 PM
I really like Di Caprio, however his biggest critics would say he always plays a character on the edge, which makes him one dimensional.

I dont know do I agree, as I really enjoy everything he is in. Bar perhaps (off the top of my head) Body of Lies.





Ans yes, I liked Titanic and still do.
Its a guilty pleasure I guess  :D  :-[
History may show that Titanic has cast a long shadow across his career. I think he'd have won at least a supporting actor gong by now if he hadn't done Titanic. The fact that he is a "pretty boy" probably counts against him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 16, 2010, 12:39:27 AM
Di Caprio has made some of the best Hollywood movies in the past 10 years, Blood Diamonds, the Aviator, Catch me if you can, Body of Lies, Shutter Island, The Beach, Gangs of New York, The departed, Revelutionary Road(didn't watch that gem). Titanic is not included on that list. He only made 10 movies in the last 10 years the other one being Dons Plum???????
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on March 17, 2010, 01:49:22 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 16, 2010, 12:39:27 AM
The Beach, Gangs of New York,

2 of my favourite films ever. Thought he was class in both, and titanic too i suppose ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 17, 2010, 08:05:34 PM
Saw 2001 A Space Odyssey on dvd today for the first time . A very odd film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 17, 2010, 08:14:19 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 15, 2010, 10:21:39 PM
I really like Di Caprio, however his biggest critics would say he always plays a character on the edge, which makes him one dimensional.

I dont know do I agree, as I really enjoy everything he is in. Bar perhaps (off the top of my head) Body of Lies.





Ans yes, I liked Titanic and still do.
Its a guilty pleasure I guess  :D  :-[

I think that is one of his best.

Theres something about him that bothers me no doubt, but I enjoy his movies greatly.


Who can forget that back window slap he makes Kate Winslet make in the titanic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2010, 09:15:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 17, 2010, 08:14:19 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 15, 2010, 10:21:39 PM
I really like Di Caprio, however his biggest critics would say he always plays a character on the edge, which makes him one dimensional.

I dont know do I agree, as I really enjoy everything he is in. Bar perhaps (off the top of my head) Body of Lies.





Ans yes, I liked Titanic and still do.
Its a guilty pleasure I guess  :D  :-[

I think that is one of his best.

Theres something about him that bothers me no doubt, but I enjoy his movies greatly.


Who can forget that back window slap he makes Kate Winslet make in the titanic.
Kate is now free to reprise that scene if you want to give her a call.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 17, 2010, 10:03:17 PM
I could never make her slap it (the window) with such fervour.


Plus theres not much humidity here so the effect would be the same.


Although as the woman often tells me - that car is in the automobile museum here in Reno...


http://www.automuseum.org/exhibits.html (http://www.automuseum.org/exhibits.html)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 18, 2010, 12:50:18 PM
Watched The Blind Side yesterday. Alright just, feelgood yoke and although Bullock has regrettably gone down the standard blonde-sunken-face-stick-thin road, she's hypnotic at times. Surprised Bullock won the gong for it but maybe she was up against little else.

For anyone who has watched it - at the start there's an action sequence where the QB is poleaxed. There's no reference to it again I think but it's the starting point to the film. What happened there? I wasn't paying attention.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 18, 2010, 05:02:30 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 18, 2010, 12:50:18 PM
Watched The Blind Side yesterday. Alright just, feelgood yoke and although Bullock has regrettably gone down the standard blonde-sunken-face-stick-thin road, she's hypnotic at times. Surprised Bullock won the gong for it but maybe she was up against little else.

For anyone who has watched it - at the start there's an action sequence where the QB is poleaxed. There's no reference to it again I think but it's the starting point to the film. What happened there? I wasn't paying attention.

She was explaining the importance of the Left Tackle in the team. As due to this incident, they became more important in protecting the QB, as this particular QB got poleaxed and never played again, and the lad in the film turned out to be a Left Tackle.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 08:56:50 PM
I watched Precious last night.

Harrowing, heartbreaking, depressing, did I mention harrowing?

Im kind of depressed since I saw it and I cant say I enjoyed it or could even recommend it as I found it so sad and disturbing.
Some great acting performances and its a film that brings a lot to the table but its not a film I can say I enjoyed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 20, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
Watched the blind side today - decent show, thought it would be a load of soppy shite but not really like that.

Watched, did you hear about the morgans too, surprised with it, thought it would be shite but it was a bit of a laugh.


Downloading Precious now abbey....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:05:33 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 20, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
Watched the blind side today - decent show, thought it would be a load of soppy shite but not really like that.

Watched, did you hear about the morgans too, surprised with it, thought it would be shite but it was a bit of a laugh.


Downloading Precious now abbey....


You have been warned! I didnt even sleep well after it...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ardal on March 20, 2010, 10:15:03 PM
Enjoyed the "History Boys". Not sure which shelf to put it on though; probably black comedy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:51:37 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Great call cheers!

(strange the way I get excited when these films come on TV, even though I own them on DVD  :D )
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Quick question, that guy that is showing Matt Damons character the apartment with the view, is he making a pass at him in that scene with the probing questions to if he is single or if he has a co-signer as the apartment is expensive?

Its a strange scene. Matt Damons character gets a bit impatient and edgy after the estate agents comments and looks a bit uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Quick question, that guy that is showing Matt Damons character the apartment with the view, is he making a pass at him in that scene with the probing questions to if he is single or if he has a co-signer as the apartment is expensive?

Its a strange scene. Matt Damons character gets a bit impatient and edgy after the estate agents comments and looks a bit uncomfortable.

Na I reckon it's just the estate agent is being a nosey cnut and our boy Sully is pissed off at him
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:15:07 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Quick question, that guy that is showing Matt Damons character the apartment with the view, is he making a pass at him in that scene with the probing questions to if he is single or if he has a co-signer as the apartment is expensive?

Its a strange scene. Matt Damons character gets a bit impatient and edgy after the estate agents comments and looks a bit uncomfortable.

Na I reckon it's just the estate agent is being a nosey cnut and our boy Sully is pissed off at him

I dont know, its a bit suggestive or something the way the estate agent mumbles something about a "house guest" and asked questions of a co-signer.
I reckon he thinks that Sully either earns more than his job suggests or that the fact that Sully is not open about the cosigner that he is hiding his sexuality.
If its the latter, then the only reason the estate agent would say something to that effect is that he would be curious and thus the subtle pass... so Sully offended at the insinuation and impatient with the estate agent.
As I said, strange and subtle scene.

There is a couple of references Sullys sexuality in the film, including the the bits where Sully cant get it up and I think the shrink blames it on post dramatic stress.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on March 20, 2010, 11:20:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 15, 2010, 09:17:30 PM
I agree about Di Caprio, hes an excellant actor and is in some cracking movies.

Brilliant actor, prob my fave ever, Love most of his stuff, inc titatanic. beach which has had mixed reviews is in my top 5 films. Also like the fact i dont hear shit about him in the papers every week
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:23:41 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:15:07 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Quick question, that guy that is showing Matt Damons character the apartment with the view, is he making a pass at him in that scene with the probing questions to if he is single or if he has a co-signer as the apartment is expensive?

Its a strange scene. Matt Damons character gets a bit impatient and edgy after the estate agents comments and looks a bit uncomfortable.

Na I reckon it's just the estate agent is being a nosey cnut and our boy Sully is pissed off at him

I dont know, its a bit suggestive or something the way the estate agent mumbles something about a "house guest" and asked questions of a co-signer.
I reckon he thinks that Sully either earns more than his job suggests or that the fact that Sully is not open about the cosigner that he is hiding his sexuality.
If its the latter, then the only reason the estate agent would say something to that effect is that he would be curious and thus the subtle pass... so Sully offended at the insinuation and impatient with the estate agent.
As I said, strange and subtle scene.

There is a couple of references Sullys sexuality in the film, including the the bits where Sully cant get it up and I think the shrink blames it on post dramatic stress.

Jaysus read into things much??  ;D  Yea most of that kinda makes a bit of sense
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:24:28 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 20, 2010, 11:20:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 15, 2010, 09:17:30 PM
I agree about Di Caprio, hes an excellant actor and is in some cracking movies.

Brilliant actor, prob my fave ever, Love most of his stuff, inc titatanic. beach which has had mixed reviews is in my top 5 films. Also like the fact i dont hear shit about him in the papers every week

Apart from his save the world, global warming drum banging stuff?  ;)
He is not the worst I suppose
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:30:44 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:24:28 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 20, 2010, 11:20:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 15, 2010, 09:17:30 PM
I agree about Di Caprio, hes an excellant actor and is in some cracking movies.

Brilliant actor, prob my fave ever, Love most of his stuff, inc titatanic. beach which has had mixed reviews is in my top 5 films. Also like the fact i dont hear shit about him in the papers every week


Apart from his save the world, global warming drum banging stuff?  ;)
He is not the worst I suppose
Good interview with him about all that craic in this week's RTÉ Guide about how working with Scorsese stopped him going down that pretty boy celebrity road to his acting CV benefit
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:36:01 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:23:41 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:15:07 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Quick question, that guy that is showing Matt Damons character the apartment with the view, is he making a pass at him in that scene with the probing questions to if he is single or if he has a co-signer as the apartment is expensive?

Its a strange scene. Matt Damons character gets a bit impatient and edgy after the estate agents comments and looks a bit uncomfortable.

Na I reckon it's just the estate agent is being a nosey cnut and our boy Sully is pissed off at him

I dont know, its a bit suggestive or something the way the estate agent mumbles something about a "house guest" and asked questions of a co-signer.
I reckon he thinks that Sully either earns more than his job suggests or that the fact that Sully is not open about the cosigner that he is hiding his sexuality.
If its the latter, then the only reason the estate agent would say something to that effect is that he would be curious and thus the subtle pass... so Sully offended at the insinuation and impatient with the estate agent.
As I said, strange and subtle scene.

There is a couple of references Sullys sexuality in the film, including the the bits where Sully cant get it up and I think the shrink blames it on post dramatic stress.

Jaysus read into things much??  ;D  Yea most of that kinda makes a bit of sense

Maybe I do, I have been referred to as being overly analytical sometimes, but I think those messages are in that scene.  ;D

Also reflecting on it, there could be deliberate correlation between those passes and suggestions by the real estate agent and Sullys lack of performance and libido against Costigans successful relationship with the shrink and her ending up with the main character / hero.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 20, 2010, 11:48:46 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:36:01 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:23:41 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:15:07 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Quick question, that guy that is showing Matt Damons character the apartment with the view, is he making a pass at him in that scene with the probing questions to if he is single or if he has a co-signer as the apartment is expensive?

Its a strange scene. Matt Damons character gets a bit impatient and edgy after the estate agents comments and looks a bit uncomfortable.

Na I reckon it's just the estate agent is being a nosey cnut and our boy Sully is pissed off at him

I dont know, its a bit suggestive or something the way the estate agent mumbles something about a "house guest" and asked questions of a co-signer.
I reckon he thinks that Sully either earns more than his job suggests or that the fact that Sully is not open about the cosigner that he is hiding his sexuality.
If its the latter, then the only reason the estate agent would say something to that effect is that he would be curious and thus the subtle pass... so Sully offended at the insinuation and impatient with the estate agent.
As I said, strange and subtle scene.

There is a couple of references Sullys sexuality in the film, including the the bits where Sully cant get it up and I think the shrink blames it on post dramatic stress.

Jaysus read into things much??  ;D  Yea most of that kinda makes a bit of sense

Maybe I do, I have been referred to as being overly analytical sometimes, but I think those messages are in that scene.  ;D

Also reflecting on it, there could be deliberate correlation between those passes and suggestions by the real estate agent and Sullys lack of performance and libido against Costigans successful relationship with the shrink and her ending up with the main character / hero.

Or maybe you just can read? Most of this observations are readily available from the net, easy to pass off another persons observations on a forum not primarily aimed at movie buffs. I've already caught Ziggy paraphasing Mark Kermode's reviews/observations a few times, although only pulled him up on it once.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:59:41 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 20, 2010, 11:48:46 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:36:01 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:23:41 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 11:15:07 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 11:00:02 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 20, 2010, 10:56:10 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 20, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
The Departed starting on Channel 4 now... some show!!

Quick question, that guy that is showing Matt Damons character the apartment with the view, is he making a pass at him in that scene with the probing questions to if he is single or if he has a co-signer as the apartment is expensive?

Its a strange scene. Matt Damons character gets a bit impatient and edgy after the estate agents comments and looks a bit uncomfortable.

Na I reckon it's just the estate agent is being a nosey cnut and our boy Sully is pissed off at him

I dont know, its a bit suggestive or something the way the estate agent mumbles something about a "house guest" and asked questions of a co-signer.
I reckon he thinks that Sully either earns more than his job suggests or that the fact that Sully is not open about the cosigner that he is hiding his sexuality.
If its the latter, then the only reason the estate agent would say something to that effect is that he would be curious and thus the subtle pass... so Sully offended at the insinuation and impatient with the estate agent.
As I said, strange and subtle scene.

There is a couple of references Sullys sexuality in the film, including the the bits where Sully cant get it up and I think the shrink blames it on post dramatic stress.

Jaysus read into things much??  ;D  Yea most of that kinda makes a bit of sense

Maybe I do, I have been referred to as being overly analytical sometimes, but I think those messages are in that scene.  ;D

Also reflecting on it, there could be deliberate correlation between those passes and suggestions by the real estate agent and Sullys lack of performance and libido against Costigans successful relationship with the shrink and her ending up with the main character / hero.

Or maybe you just can read? Most of this observations are readily available from the net, easy to pass off another persons observations on a forum not primarily aimed at movie buffs. I've already caught Ziggy paraphasing Mark Kermode's reviews/observations a few times, although only pulled him up on it once.  ;)

Show me where im paraphrasing about the estate agent making a pass at Sully? I have had this conversation and aired what I thought was happening in the scene to friends so my opinion is my own, whether someone else has said it on a forum before or not. You cant say someone is paraphrasing by them having an opinion, whether or not a single person or thousands have said something along those lines. All I can say is that im not.
(cant believe im even entertaining you with an answer!  :D ;) )
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 21, 2010, 12:06:07 AM
Seen that film Precious tonight in Lisburn cinema, thought it was a good show. Its a bit of a disgusting story and quite sad at times but definatley worth going to see. The big black girl who plays the lead role in the film was brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2010, 12:14:16 AM
The Departed had a good auld soundtrack too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 21, 2010, 12:17:21 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2010, 12:14:16 AM
The Departed had a good auld soundtrack too.

Indeed it has.... Gimme Shelter during the opening really sets the tone
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 21, 2010, 01:04:48 AM
In the Name of the Father on channel 3 here now. One of my fav movies of all time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on March 21, 2010, 01:07:05 AM
Di Caprio is a great actor. He was excellent in Blood Diamond and the Basketball Diaries is another of my favourites.
Has anyone seen Shutter Island? Hoping to go and see this tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 21, 2010, 01:07:39 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 21, 2010, 01:04:48 AM
In the Name of the Father on channel 3 here now. One of my fav movies of all time.

Ya its powerful stuff. Its one of my fav movies too.


I remember the first time I saw it I wanted to run out and join the Ra!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Family guy on March 21, 2010, 01:07:50 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2010, 12:14:16 AM
The Departed had a good auld soundtrack too.

Great movie,even after watching it for the 20th time,was drinking in the bar in brooklyn where the scene with the pool table is filmed in,loada pictures up in it,pool table still there 2 play on
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 21, 2010, 01:12:47 AM
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on March 21, 2010, 01:07:05 AM
Di Caprio is a great actor. He was excellent in Blood Diamond and the Basketball Diaries is another of my favourites.
Has anyone seen Shutter Island? Hoping to go and see this tomorrow night.

Basketball Diaries ? Jez that brings back the memories. Great film... I think that was his next big role from This Boys Life with De Nero; another great film. Two great performances.

Hope to see Shutter Island very soon too. Its the kind of film to be seen in the cinema id say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 21, 2010, 01:16:22 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 21, 2010, 01:12:47 AM
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on March 21, 2010, 01:07:05 AM
Di Caprio is a great actor. He was excellent in Blood Diamond and the Basketball Diaries is another of my favourites.
Has anyone seen Shutter Island? Hoping to go and see this tomorrow night.

Basketball Diaries ? Jez that brings back the memories. Great film... I think that was his next big role from This Boys Life with De Nero; another great film. Two great performances.

Hope to see Shutter Island very soon too. Its the kind of film to be seen in the cinema id say.

Aye flipping hell haven't heard tell of that movie in years never mind have seen it.  Must have a root about for it soon
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 21, 2010, 01:18:47 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 21, 2010, 01:07:39 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 21, 2010, 01:04:48 AM
In the Name of the Father on channel 3 here now. One of my fav movies of all time.

Ya its powerful stuff. Its one of my fav movies too.


I remember the first time I saw it I wanted to run out and join the Ra!  :D

Im walking out the front door! with Gerry!
Best bit in the film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 21, 2010, 01:21:27 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 21, 2010, 01:16:22 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 21, 2010, 01:12:47 AM
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on March 21, 2010, 01:07:05 AM
Di Caprio is a great actor. He was excellent in Blood Diamond and the Basketball Diaries is another of my favourites.
Has anyone seen Shutter Island? Hoping to go and see this tomorrow night.

Basketball Diaries ? Jez that brings back the memories. Great film... I think that was his next big role from This Boys Life with De Nero; another great film. Two great performances.

Hope to see Shutter Island very soon too. Its the kind of film to be seen in the cinema id say.

Aye flipping hell haven't heard tell of that movie in years never mind have seen it.  Must have a root about for it soon

Dont think ive even heard of Basketball Diaries or This Boys life, must look them up.

What is the craic with Shutter Island, i was going to see it tonight but went for Precious instead. Watched the trailer for Shutter Island and it looked like a sort of stupid unrealistic film with ghosts and shit like that in it. Hate them sort of films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: usa07 on March 21, 2010, 01:28:45 AM
shutter island is a great show with great twist di carpo at his best!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GBXII on March 21, 2010, 11:13:56 AM
Thought Shutter Island was a brilliant movie. DiCaprio was excellent in it,as usual. Also, definitely one for the big screen with some great camera and sound work. Highly recommend but can be a little graphic at times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 21, 2010, 03:25:04 PM
Was watching that Shutter Island today and turned it off before it was over - not my type of film. 
Watched precious last night, it was depressing. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 21, 2010, 05:46:10 PM
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
on the BBC tonight 11pm

A quality film, well worth seeing.




Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 21, 2010, 06:35:12 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 21, 2010, 03:25:04 PM
Was watching that Shutter Island today and turned it off before it was over - not my type of film. 
Watched precious last night, it was depressing.

Told ya so...  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 21, 2010, 06:37:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 21, 2010, 05:46:10 PM
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
on the BBC tonight 11pm

A quality film, well worth seeing.

Definitely. Although it will be too slow moving for some, I really enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on March 21, 2010, 07:42:56 PM
I see Di Caprio has another show coming out now soon too, called "Inception"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 22, 2010, 01:56:30 PM
Please say this isn't so!!!

Jones plans 'Escape To Victory' remake
4 hours ago | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Vinnie Jones wants to remake the 1981 football war film Escape To Victory, say tabloid reports. According to The Sun, the Celebrity Big Brother star wants David Beckham cast in the role of Terry Brady, played in the original by Bobby Moore. The original plot followed the story of Allied prisoners of war who take on a German football team while in a prison camp during World War II. It starred Sir Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone, while footballers Pele, Ossie (more) »

I suppose he won't e busy this summer

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on March 22, 2010, 08:26:12 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 22, 2010, 01:56:30 PM
Please say this isn't so!!!

Jones plans 'Escape To Victory' remake
4 hours ago | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Vinnie Jones wants to remake the 1981 football war film Escape To Victory, say tabloid reports. According to The Sun, the Celebrity Big Brother star wants David Beckham cast in the role of Terry Brady, played in the original by Bobby Moore. The original plot followed the story of Allied prisoners of war who take on a German football team while in a prison camp during World War II. It starred Sir Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone, while footballers Pele, Ossie (more) »

I suppose he won't e busy this summer
holy fcuk, that's hilarious, I can't believe that's how Vinnie Jones is now known (now, I wasn't aware that he has been in celebrity big brother).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 22, 2010, 09:15:05 PM
i'm raging they are remaking the karate kid... there is nowt wrong with the original.. and they'll probably make a hash of it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 22, 2010, 09:18:20 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 22, 2010, 09:15:05 PM
i'm raging they are remaking the karate kid... there is nowt wrong with the original.. and they'll probably make a hash of it!
I seen the trailer (or is it trailor?) - it's embarrassing.  I was gutted. Still am.

Though not as embarrassing as Vinnie Jones.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 22, 2010, 09:23:05 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 22, 2010, 09:15:05 PM
i'm raging they are remaking the karate kid... there is nowt wrong with the original.. and they'll probably make a hash of it!
Sure they remade it umpteen times. Even had a girl in one. Shocking.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on March 22, 2010, 09:23:40 PM
Also a remake of True Grit is being made with Matt Damon. Why do they do this? True Grit is a classic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 22, 2010, 09:43:29 PM
They say it is the Coen brothers who are doing their version of True Grit.
I´d keep an open mind.

Which brings me to my recommended film of the month, one from the Coen Brothers
"A Serious Man"

a relatively very good film  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on March 22, 2010, 09:55:26 PM
Remember hearing on here about "Sin Nombre", it's subtitled in Spanish but I would def recommend it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 23, 2010, 08:26:25 AM
finally got round to watching eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. Really really good film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2010, 11:35:14 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 23, 2010, 08:26:25 AM
finally got round to watching eternal sunshine of the spotless mind. Really really good film

Totally agree, very dark but superb film and a complete break from normal Jim Carrey stuff. Him and Winslet are very good in this!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 23, 2010, 02:08:13 PM
I watched From Dusk Till Dawn Last Night.

I have mixed emotions about it. On one hand its engaging and a good thriller, on the other its totally crazy but kinda hilarious too.  :D

Its worth seeing if only for the twist. I wouldnt read any reviews for fear it could spoil the plot.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 23, 2010, 02:12:57 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on March 22, 2010, 08:26:12 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 22, 2010, 01:56:30 PM
Please say this isn't so!!!

Jones plans 'Escape To Victory' remake
4 hours ago | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Vinnie Jones wants to remake the 1981 football war film Escape To Victory, say tabloid reports. According to The Sun, the Celebrity Big Brother star wants David Beckham cast in the role of Terry Brady, played in the original by Bobby Moore. The original plot followed the story of Allied prisoners of war who take on a German football team while in a prison camp during World War II. It starred Sir Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone, while footballers Pele, Ossie (more) »

I suppose he won't e busy this summer
holy fcuk, that's hilarious, I can't believe that's how Vinnie Jones is now known (now, I wasn't aware that he has been in celebrity big brother).

The news is from Digital Spy, so yes, that's how he is known for them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 23, 2010, 02:22:06 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 23, 2010, 02:08:13 PM
I watched From Dusk Till Dawn Last Night.

I have mixed emotions about it. On one hand its engaging and a good thriller, on the other its totally crazy but kinda hilarious too.  :D

Its worth seeing if only for the twist. I wouldnt read any reviews for fear it could spoil the plot.  ;)

Ahh it's a fecking great movie... would always watch it whenever its on regardless on tv...

By the by, I saw it one time on cable tv in america, not HBO mind, maybe CBS or one of those - where swearing and nudity is a big no-no... so all the swearing was dubbed out with another actor saying something a lot milder and some of the ladies hair seemed to grow a bit longer and covered up their chests...   it was so annoying it actually was funny!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 23, 2010, 05:18:03 PM
If you haven't seen it before Three Kings is on tonight at 9pm on TV3. Imo a brilliant flick set in the 1st Gulf War. A must see.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 23, 2010, 06:13:46 PM
Watched inglorious basterds again there last night - still a great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 23, 2010, 06:37:10 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 23, 2010, 05:18:03 PM
If you haven't seen it before Three Kings is on tonight at 9pm on TV3. Imo a brilliant flick set in the 1st Gulf War. A must see.

second that, good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 24, 2010, 02:22:41 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 23, 2010, 06:37:10 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 23, 2010, 05:18:03 PM
If you haven't seen it before Three Kings is on tonight at 9pm on TV3. Imo a brilliant flick set in the 1st Gulf War. A must see.

second that, good show.

Aye, one of those ones that is rarely on tv too for whatever reason...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 24, 2010, 04:02:20 PM
Three Kings one of the best war movies. It is pretty much tongue in cheek but a lot more realistic than a lot of war movies. Very entertaining as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 24, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
One I must watch again.  Midnight Run with De Niro.  He is an under rated comedy actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 24, 2010, 04:46:01 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 24, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
One I must watch again.  Midnight Run with De Niro.  He is an under rated comedy actor.

Absolute classic, saw it over the Christmas didn't start till after 1 but I happily stayed up to watch it. 

Cheers Mam as well for letting stay up way after my bedtime...
;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 24, 2010, 06:26:16 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 24, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
One I must watch again.  Midnight Run with De Niro.  He is an under rated comedy actor.
I love that film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on March 24, 2010, 06:29:03 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 24, 2010, 06:26:16 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 24, 2010, 04:43:41 PM
One I must watch again.  Midnight Run with De Niro.  He is an under rated comedy actor.
I love that film!

Why are you so unpopular with the Chicago police department?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on March 24, 2010, 10:13:16 PM
Goodfellas just started on ITV4, Sky Channel 120

Disnae get much better than that
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 24, 2010, 10:18:45 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 24, 2010, 10:13:16 PM
Goodfellas just started on ITV4, Sky Channel 120

Disnae get much better than that
funny we're just talking about that on benny's thread.
Best film of all time, I could act in it I know it so well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 24, 2010, 10:40:08 PM
Just back from watching "Zonad".  A very good light hearted comedy. Irish film made in Avoca.

7 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on March 24, 2010, 10:43:33 PM
I watched shutter island, wierd alrite! didnt like the ending!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 24, 2010, 10:56:59 PM
Goodfellas is some film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on March 25, 2010, 09:09:03 PM
Falling Down with Mick Douglas just started on ITV4
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 25, 2010, 09:12:15 PM
Felon is on CH5 now. Great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 26, 2010, 08:46:44 AM
Ripping I missed Felon last night, cracker of a show.  Channel 5 stick on some good ones, I see Undisputed was on a few weeks ago too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on March 26, 2010, 10:14:28 AM
Quote from: Minder on March 25, 2010, 09:09:03 PM
Falling Down with Mick Douglas just started on ITV4

Watched that too last night. Its great stuff.  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on March 26, 2010, 10:28:49 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on March 26, 2010, 10:14:28 AM
Quote from: Minder on March 25, 2010, 09:09:03 PM
Falling Down with Mick Douglas just started on ITV4

Watched that too last night. Its great stuff.  :)

Saw it again last night as well. There's some "cop's last day at work" dross in it, but it has some great moments in it too - obviously not everyone believes in the American Dream! Wouldn't be a great Michael Douglas fan, but he's excellent in that part.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on March 26, 2010, 10:53:08 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 26, 2010, 08:46:44 AM
Ripping I missed Felon last night, cracker of a show.  Channel 5 stick on some good ones, I see Undisputed was on a few weeks ago too.

Raging i meant to watch that as well and didnt get a chance  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 28, 2010, 04:28:51 AM
Watched Kick Ass tonight and thought it was superb. Sort of hard to describe it but very funny in parts and some great performances... would recommend it to anyone it's definitely something a bit different.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 28, 2010, 01:58:42 PM
I watched AMEN  2002 (a Costa Gavras film) the other night.

I don't know how I missed it when it came out first, but it is a typical brilliantly paced Gavras film about the German who develops the lethal gas Zyklon-B and his attempts to tell the world  (and that other world - the Vatican) about it.

http://www.foriegnmoviesddl.com/2008/02/amen-2002-costa-gavras.html (http://www.foriegnmoviesddl.com/2008/02/amen-2002-costa-gavras.html)
the rs links work
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: shawshank on March 30, 2010, 01:40:10 PM
Saw Green Zone at the weekend and thought it was good movie. Its all about the lies surrounding weapons of mass destruction
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 01:43:48 PM
Saw Shutter Island last night. Figured it all out in the first 15 minutes. Poor film and still haven't changed my opinion on Leonardo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on March 30, 2010, 01:46:45 PM
Thats why I'm wary of it - from the blurb it sounds as though its about the hero being all righteous because they were told there were WMDs where there weren't any.

But theres no way any of those guys who went in there actually gave a f**k whether there was or not, particualarly not those on the ground. Most of the world didnt care ffs. When a film is based on a principle thats very hard to swallow, it inevitably means the whole thing will be hard to swallow...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hedley Lamarr on March 30, 2010, 01:54:36 PM
Over the last few days I have watched: Hurt Locker...not bad, Night at the Roxbury....pissed myself laughing again, The Road....cut your throat film, Last book of Eli, watchable, Couples Retreat..not bad
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 30, 2010, 02:17:19 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on March 30, 2010, 01:54:36 PM
Over the last few days I have watched: Hurt Locker...not bad, Night at the Roxbury....pissed myself laughing again, The Road....cut your throat film, Last book of Eli, watchable, Couples Retreat..not bad

Thats the most positive thing I have heard anyone say about it  :D

Pure dung IMO
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on March 30, 2010, 02:35:57 PM
Him taking the two lads off in the dark to hunt for the bomber, on the off chance the bomber might have been watching from some of these trees....what a load of bollocks!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 30, 2010, 03:14:19 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 30, 2010, 02:35:57 PM
Him taking the two lads off in the dark to hunt for the bomber, on the off chance the bomber might have been watching from some of these trees....what a load of bollocks!!

No the bit that annoyed me the most was when they are in the desert with the sniper and it cuts to the snow motion of the shell being ejected from the gun. Pointless scene and something I'd expect in a John Woo movie, all it was missing was a few doves  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 30, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
Watched the big lebowski for the first time this weekend. Decent enough showing.

Watched the count of monte cristo last night with jim calzone. Decent enough showing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 30, 2010, 05:28:04 PM
Watched Shutter Island last night,not bad but it was fairly obvious after an hour what the "twist" and the end was going to be
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Paul Mc Graths Da on March 30, 2010, 05:33:51 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on March 30, 2010, 01:54:36 PM
Over the last few days I have watched: Hurt Locker...not bad, Night at the Roxbury....pissed myself laughing again, The Road....cut your throat film, Last book of Eli, watchable, Couples Retreat..not bad  ??? ??? ??? ???

Have you thought of going after Jonathan Ross' job?...............shocking taste!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 30, 2010, 06:08:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 30, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
Watched the big lebowski for the first time this weekend. Decent enough showing.

Watched the count of monte cristo last night with jim calzone. Decent enough showing.


Can you see where my "dudeism" came from......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 06:43:18 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 30, 2010, 06:08:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 30, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
Watched the big lebowski for the first time this weekend. Decent enough showing.

Watched the count of monte cristo last night with jim calzone. Decent enough showing.


Can you see where my "dudeism" came from......

You're a dude?? :o

I need a cold shower *shudders*
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 30, 2010, 06:57:04 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 06:43:18 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 30, 2010, 06:08:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 30, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
Watched the big lebowski for the first time this weekend. Decent enough showing.

Watched the count of monte cristo last night with jim calzone. Decent enough showing.


Can you see where my "dudeism" came from......

You're a dude?? :o

I need a cold shower*shudders*

Why  ??? does it turn you on  ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 30, 2010, 07:08:27 PM
Kick Ass is a great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 07:16:10 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on March 30, 2010, 06:57:04 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 06:43:18 PM
Quote from: leenie on March 30, 2010, 06:08:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 30, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
Watched the big lebowski for the first time this weekend. Decent enough showing.

Watched the count of monte cristo last night with jim calzone. Decent enough showing.


Can you see where my "dudeism" came from......

You're a dude?? :o

I need a cold shower*shudders*

Why  ??? does it turn you on  ???

Maybe
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hedley Lamarr on March 31, 2010, 01:36:24 PM
Quote from: Paul Mc Graths Da on March 30, 2010, 05:33:51 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on March 30, 2010, 01:54:36 PM
Over the last few days I have watched: Hurt Locker...not bad, Night at the Roxbury....pissed myself laughing again, The Road....cut your throat film, Last book of Eli, watchable, Couples Retreat..not bad  ??? ??? ??? ???

Have you thought of going after Jonathan Ross' job?...............shocking taste!

Couldn't afford the pay cut ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!

There is no story, its shite - the only bit the oscar people must have watched was the titles, where they seen a woman directed it.

And bigfella, true, but what really pissed me off about all that bit was that they could have hopped in the jeeps at any point and drove off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on March 31, 2010, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!

There is no story, its shite - the only bit the oscar people must have watched was the titles, where they seen a woman directed it.

And bigfella, true, but what really pissed me off about all that bit was that they could have hopped in the jeeps at any point and drove off.

Yeah well that did cross my mind too but at that point I couldn't care less, want to see them all die and then possibly end the movie.

2 movies previously I have walked out off and switched off before the end, memento and american pie the wedding. This is as big a pile of shite as both of them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 31, 2010, 02:00:42 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 31, 2010, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!

There is no story, its shite - the only bit the oscar people must have watched was the titles, where they seen a woman directed it.

And bigfella, true, but what really pissed me off about all that bit was that they could have hopped in the jeeps at any point and drove off.

Yeah well that did cross my mind too but at that point I couldn't care less, want to see them all die and then possibly end the movie.

2 movies previously I have walked out off and switched off before the end, memento and american pie the wedding. This is as big a pile of shite as both of them.

i liked the hurt locker and thought momento was a great film  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 31, 2010, 05:43:21 PM
Glad to see others think that Hurt Locker was way overrated. I'm afraid chicks just cannot do war films. Imo you need to have seen Guns of Navarone/Kellys Heroes / Zulu etc at least 10 times (and willing to watch them at least 10 times more) to stand a chance in directing a war film.

Also agree that Memento has a touch of the Emperor's clothes about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 31, 2010, 05:59:17 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 31, 2010, 05:43:21 PM
Glad to see others think that Hurt Locker was way overrated. I'm afraid chicks just cannot do war films. Imo you need to have seen Guns of Navarone/Kellys Heroes / Zulu etc at least 10 times (and willing to watch them at least 10 times more) to stand a chance in directing a war film.

Also agree that Memento has a touch of the Emperor's clothes about it.
The gritty realism of Kelly's Heroes...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on March 31, 2010, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 31, 2010, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!

There is no story, its shite - the only bit the oscar people must have watched was the titles, where they seen a woman directed it.

And bigfella, true, but what really pissed me off about all that bit was that they could have hopped in the jeeps at any point and drove off.

Yeah well that did cross my mind too but at that point I couldn't care less, want to see them all die and then possibly end the movie.

2 movies previously I have walked out off and switched off before the end, memento and american pie the wedding. This is as big a pile of shite as both of them.
What was wrong with american pie the wedding? It's on par with the first two!
Anyone of them after the wedding one was atrocious though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 31, 2010, 06:07:14 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 31, 2010, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 31, 2010, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!

There is no story, its shite - the only bit the oscar people must have watched was the titles, where they seen a woman directed it.

And bigfella, true, but what really pissed me off about all that bit was that they could have hopped in the jeeps at any point and drove off.

Yeah well that did cross my mind too but at that point I couldn't care less, want to see them all die and then possibly end the movie.

2 movies previously I have walked out off and switched off before the end, memento and american pie the wedding. This is as big a pile of shite as both of them.
What was wrong with american pie the wedding? It's on par with the first two!
Anyone of them after the wedding one was atrocious though
Aye the ones after that without the original cast are gash.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 06:16:24 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 31, 2010, 02:00:42 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 31, 2010, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!

There is no story, its shite - the only bit the oscar people must have watched was the titles, where they seen a woman directed it.

And bigfella, true, but what really pissed me off about all that bit was that they could have hopped in the jeeps at any point and drove off.

Yeah well that did cross my mind too but at that point I couldn't care less, want to see them all die and then possibly end the movie.

2 movies previously I have walked out off and switched off before the end, memento and american pie the wedding. This is as big a pile of shite as both of them.

i liked the hurt locker and thought momento was a great film  :-\

Haven't seen it.

That memento one is pretty shite tho  :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on March 31, 2010, 06:38:44 PM
Seen Inglorious Basterds, when men stare at goats, and 2012...recently, thought ingloriouus was brilliant, the acting and scenes were immense, each seen was unreal long but I love it..had an intensity to it. Men stare at goats is a unique a story who'll every witness, really enjoyed it, but it took a bit of patience at the start..2012 was suprised to be honest, the first 1hr 30mins was brilliant i thought but movie was 1hr too long, some of best 2-d effects ive ever seen.

Looking forward to seeing Clash of the Titans and Kick Ass this weekend, along with a Connacht u21 title..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 31, 2010, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 31, 2010, 06:38:44 PM
Seen Inglorious Basterds, when men stare at goats, and 2012...recently, thought ingloriouus was brilliant, the acting and scenes were immense, each seen was unreal long but I love it..had an intensity to it. Men stare at goats is a unique a story who'll every witness, really enjoyed it, but it took a bit of patience at the start..2012 was suprised to be honest, the first 1hr 30mins was brilliant i thought but movie was 1hr too long, some of best 2-d effects ive ever seen.

Looking forward to seeing Clash of the Titans and Kick Ass this weekend, along with a Connacht u21 title..

Memento is genius!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Sawyer on March 31, 2010, 06:59:35 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 31, 2010, 06:42:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 31, 2010, 06:38:44 PM
Seen Inglorious Basterds, when men stare at goats, and 2012...recently, thought ingloriouus was brilliant, the acting and scenes were immense, each seen was unreal long but I love it..had an intensity to it. Men stare at goats is a unique a story who'll every witness, really enjoyed it, but it took a bit of patience at the start..2012 was suprised to be honest, the first 1hr 30mins was brilliant i thought but movie was 1hr too long, some of best 2-d effects ive ever seen.

Looking forward to seeing Clash of the Titans and Kick Ass this weekend, along with a Connacht u21 title..

Memento is genius!!!

I thought so as well. Was starting to doubt my taste in movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 31, 2010, 10:50:15 PM
I thought Hurt Locker was great and then it went and won the oscar for best picture so I knew I wasn't wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on April 01, 2010, 12:18:57 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 30, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
Watched the big lebowski for the first time this weekend. Decent enough showing.


Damning the Dude with faint praise?
Watch it again - that's just poor watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 01, 2010, 01:26:10 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 31, 2010, 06:38:44 PM
Seen Inglorious Basterds, when men stare at goats, and 2012...recently, thought ingloriouus was brilliant, the acting and scenes were immense, each seen was unreal long but I love it..had an intensity to it.

Totally agree. One of my favourite ever films. If someone ever told me before watching it that there would be a 30 minute scene of soliders just talking in a bar, I'd have not bothered watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Paul Mc Graths Da on April 01, 2010, 01:22:23 PM
Quote from: Niall Quinn on April 01, 2010, 12:18:57 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 30, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
Watched the big lebowski for the first time this weekend. Decent enough showing.


Damning the Dude with faint praise?
Watch it again - that's just poor watching.

The dude abides and suggests that those who fail to recognise his dudelike genius will never make the' little lebowski urban achievers'

Fcuk it, lets go bowling!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 01, 2010, 01:24:54 PM
Sat down to watch 'Dude, wheres my Car?' last night on Sky 1. Turned it off after 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 01, 2010, 01:58:54 PM
Have a rare day off today..
Just watched The Legend Of Bagger Vance again,for about the 5th time..
Great film..

Gonna watch The Pacific part 3 now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 01, 2010, 02:04:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 01, 2010, 01:58:54 PM
Have a rare day off today..
Just watched The Legend Of Bagger Vance again,for about the 5th time..
Great film..

Gonna watch The Pacific part 3 now

Unbelievable film, Redford at his best.  Wee Hardy 'He just hit a hole in one! Hot dang!  I just seen a miracle with my own eyes!  He just hit a hole in one!'.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on April 01, 2010, 02:05:51 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 01, 2010, 01:26:10 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 31, 2010, 06:38:44 PM
Seen Inglorious Basterds, when men stare at goats, and 2012...recently, thought ingloriouus was brilliant, the acting and scenes were immense, each seen was unreal long but I love it..had an intensity to it.

Totally agree. One of my favourite ever films. If someone ever told me before watching it that there would be a 30 minute scene of soliders just talking in a bar, I'd have not bothered watching it.


+1   ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on April 01, 2010, 02:09:43 PM
I watched the Lovely Bones last night.

It has some good things going for it and I really appreciate the imagination and visuals in it however the story was kind of left behind. Some scenes are tense and well acted but the amount of lucid sequences, while striking and beautiful, take away from the story.

Id give it a 3/5
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 01, 2010, 02:09:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 01, 2010, 02:04:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 01, 2010, 01:58:54 PM
Have a rare day off today..
Just watched The Legend Of Bagger Vance again,for about the 5th time..
Great film..

Gonna watch The Pacific part 3 now

Unbelievable film, Redford at his best.  Wee Hardy 'He just hit a hole in one! Hot dang!  I just seen a miracle with my own eyes!  He just hit a hole in one!'.

I liked this one..
Junuh "Anything else?"
Bagger Vance"Yeah,Just bash the living shit out of it."
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 01, 2010, 02:22:35 PM
I liked this one..
Junuh "Anything else?"
Bagger Vance"Yeah,Just bash the living shit out of it."

I thought Will Smith never did profanity.  Oh well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 01, 2010, 03:32:16 PM
watched million dollar baby last nite... thought it was brilliant but i missed the first 15mins...

did it ever say why he was estranged from his daughter?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 01, 2010, 03:40:38 PM
Raging i wanted to watch that but no electric  >:( >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bensars on April 01, 2010, 03:49:54 PM
Bogie wogie looks quite an artful film. Due out in a couple of weeks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHAPmxZJUKQ
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 01, 2010, 04:23:07 PM
Off to see Shutters Island and Perriers Bounty this weekend. Have a funny feeling that both will be v good despite lukewarm reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on April 01, 2010, 05:19:32 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 31, 2010, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 31, 2010, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on March 31, 2010, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 30, 2010, 03:37:46 PM
f**k sake lads, stop giving the story away!!

There is no story, its shite - the only bit the oscar people must have watched was the titles, where they seen a woman directed it.

And bigfella, true, but what really pissed me off about all that bit was that they could have hopped in the jeeps at any point and drove off.

Yeah well that did cross my mind too but at that point I couldn't care less, want to see them all die and then possibly end the movie.

2 movies previously I have walked out off and switched off before the end, memento and american pie the wedding. This is as big a pile of shite as both of them.
What was wrong with american pie the wedding? It's on par with the first two!
Anyone of them after the wedding one was atrocious though

He says two films are shite and the one you question him on is AMERICAN PIE THE WEDDING??!?

The Wedding is a load of crap but Memento is a brilliant film from one of the best directors going right now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 01, 2010, 06:11:47 PM
I never seen Memento. Worth downloading?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on April 01, 2010, 06:16:58 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 01, 2010, 06:11:47 PM
I never seen Memento. Worth downloading?

I think so.  Christopher Nolan directs.  The man behind The Prestige and the two Batman films.  Ya its something different to most other films you would see.  Well worth watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 01, 2010, 06:20:59 PM
Any of ye ever see a French movie called Brotherhood of the Wolf, the dvd was lying around last night and started to watch it.  I was pissed off when I realised it was English dubbed but in about 5 mins I forgot all about that.  Actually was a very good film, didn't take the direction I thought it was going in... good show, would watching
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 01, 2010, 06:24:26 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on April 01, 2010, 06:16:58 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 01, 2010, 06:11:47 PM
I never seen Memento. Worth downloading?

I think so.  Christopher Nolan directs.  The man behind The Prestige and the two Batman films.  Ya its something different to most other films you would see.  Well worth watching.
Will give it a go.


English dubbed celt man? christ that would be enough for me to switch off, worse than subtitles!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 01, 2010, 06:28:50 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 01, 2010, 06:24:26 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on April 01, 2010, 06:16:58 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 01, 2010, 06:11:47 PM
I never seen Memento. Worth downloading?

I think so.  Christopher Nolan directs.  The man behind The Prestige and the two Batman films.  Ya its something different to most other films you would see.  Well worth watching.
Will give it a go.


English dubbed celt man? christ that would be enough for me to switch off, worse than subtitles!

Yea normally I'd be the same and there was a subtitles option there but I didn't think I was gonna watch it so didn't bother.  After a couple of minutes, I forgot about the dubbing and the fact that I wasn't going to watch it!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 01, 2010, 10:45:31 PM
Recording This is England tonight on Film 4. Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 01, 2010, 11:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 01, 2010, 10:45:31 PM
Recording This is England tonight on Film 4. Any good?

Brilliant. Just after watching it there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 02, 2010, 08:53:55 AM
Heard good reports about This Is England, ripping I didn't get to tape it last night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 02, 2010, 12:45:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 01, 2010, 10:45:31 PM
Recording This is England tonight on Film 4. Any good?
yup, good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on April 02, 2010, 03:59:04 PM
Is that the one where the wee lad joins the skinheads?
One of the dingle's from Emmerdale is in it too?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 02, 2010, 04:05:55 PM
The Magdalene Sisters

(http://www.filmfodder.com/movies/reviews/the_magdalene_sisters/images/magdalene_sisters.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on April 02, 2010, 04:12:39 PM
Went to see "I love you Philip Morris" last weekend - raw as ropes !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on April 02, 2010, 04:57:53 PM
Thought This is England tailed off very poorly into melodrama towards the end and turned a good show into an above average show..

Only 5 months to go

http://ie.movies.ign.com/dor/objects/14296365/the-expendables/videos/expendables_trl_033110.html (http://ie.movies.ign.com/dor/objects/14296365/the-expendables/videos/expendables_trl_033110.html)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 02, 2010, 05:56:48 PM
We had no electric there for a couple of days so took the we'uns to see 'How to train your dragon'.

Brilliant.

Absoloutely loved it. Thought it was a great story, with some superb scenes. My wee boy who is 5 was glued to it, but the wee lassie (3) was bored, so it's definately one to avoid for the smaller ones. In additions some of the dragons are fierce looking, so if she had not been as bored she would've been scared I'd say!

Anyhow some of the scenes, as stated, are superb. I watched the film in 2D, so I would recommend checking out the 3D version for some of the flight scenes.

It's rare too in an animated film that you get characters that are believable, but that's what I got in this film, although the cliches were there too. I especially loved the main character, Hiccup.

I'd put this up there quite easilly with Toy Story, Cars and Monsters Inc. I am tempted to make it my favourite animated film ever, and might do the unthinkable, and go back to rewatch it in 3D!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 02, 2010, 07:48:22 PM
The

(http://odeon.typepad.com/silverscreen/passion1-thumb.jpg)

by

(http://www.topnews.in/files/mel_gibson.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 02, 2010, 08:33:22 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 01, 2010, 11:57:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 01, 2010, 10:45:31 PM
Recording This is England tonight on Film 4. Any good?

Brilliant. Just after watching it there.
Nice one. Been meaning to watch it for ages but the missus has never been so keen. I really like yer man Stephen Graham. Is good at playing headers! Will watch later maybe.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gawa316 on April 02, 2010, 09:58:46 PM
Contemplating going to see The Blind Side or renting 2012 tomorrow night.

Anyone seen both and can recommend which to see?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 02, 2010, 10:02:41 PM
The Blind Side is good. A good feel good movie. Haven't seen 2012.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 02, 2010, 10:12:22 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 02, 2010, 09:58:46 PM
Contemplating going to see The Blind Side or renting 2012 tomorrow night.

Anyone seen both and can recommend which to see?
blind side 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 02, 2010, 10:20:53 PM
King Kong on ITV now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 02, 2010, 11:25:50 PM
Saw Kick Ass tonight. One of the maddess, craziest movies I've seen in a long time. Some great laughs and action sequences.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on April 03, 2010, 12:26:39 AM
crocodile dundee 3 on bbc now. it aint good...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 12:36:50 AM
Quote from: clarshack on April 03, 2010, 12:26:39 AM
crocodile dundee 3 on bbc now. it aint good...

I watched it until they left Australia, a bit nostalgic for the outback. I have fallen in love with McLeods daughters, life styles, the lingo, the scenery, the sun, the Aussie farm, and the girls are hot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 12:38:05 AM
Quote from: clarshack on April 03, 2010, 12:26:39 AM
crocodile dundee 3 on bbc now. it aint good...

Jaysus help me but I'm watching it...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 12:42:57 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 12:38:05 AM
Quote from: clarshack on April 03, 2010, 12:26:39 AM
crocodile dundee 3 on bbc now. it aint good...

Jaysus help me but I'm watching it...

He playing the gomless Aussie, O whats this? Same as when an Irishman goes to America in these films, it plays up to the American assumption that foreigners are going to be amazed and astounded about everything in America. Like the arseend of Ireland the arseend of Australia has newspapers, tvs, cinemas, books, schools, radios too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 12:50:41 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 12:42:57 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 12:38:05 AM
Quote from: clarshack on April 03, 2010, 12:26:39 AM
crocodile dundee 3 on bbc now. it aint good...

Jaysus help me but I'm watching it...

He playing the gomless Aussie, O whats this? Same as when an Irishman goes to America in these films, it plays up to the American assumption that foreigners are going to be amazed and astounded about everything in America. Like the arseend of Ireland the arseend of Australia has newspapers, tvs, cinemas, books, schools, radios too.

Yea I was just saying that these movies must have done for Oz what Darby O'Gill did for Ireland...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 12:52:57 AM
Dundee lived in the bush...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 01:39:30 AM
Flash Gordon on UTV now... what a show but those fooking gobshites in the corner signing piss me off
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 01:54:48 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 01:39:30 AM
Flash Gordon on UTV now... what a show but those fooking gobshites in the corner signing piss me off

Class, good call Celtman. Roscommon man as evil overlord of the Universe!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 01:59:12 AM
Its camper than Graham Norton in Mosney circa 1977
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 02:01:26 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 01:59:12 AM
Its camper than Graham Norton in Mosney circa 1977

camper than a row of tents.... but the definition of a cult classic all the same

And I reckon that Ming chap is from Monaghan by the cut of him
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 02:07:52 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 02:01:26 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 01:59:12 AM
Its camper than Graham Norton in Mosney circa 1977

camper than a row of tents.... but the definition of a cult classic all the same

And I reckon that Ming chap is from Monaghan by the cut of him

(http://www.sdgi.ie/images/films/ming.jpg)
(http://www.roscommonhistory.ie/Misc/PoliticalEphemera/mingflanagan/ming03.jpg)
Roscommon Cllr. Luke "Ming" Flanagan
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 02:10:08 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 02:07:52 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 02:01:26 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 01:59:12 AM
Its camper than Graham Norton in Mosney circa 1977

camper than a row of tents.... but the definition of a cult classic all the same

And I reckon that Ming chap is from Monaghan by the cut of him

(http://www.sdgi.ie/images/films/ming.jpg)
(http://www.roscommonhistory.ie/Misc/PoliticalEphemera/mingflanagan/ming03.jpg)
Roscommon Cllr. Luke "Ming" Flanagan

Bejaysus I stand corrected
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 02:20:48 AM
Ming's daughter to Flash "its not far, I'll drop the flaps a little"  :D Holy fck this is some funny shit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 03, 2010, 02:22:39 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 02:20:48 AM
Ming's daughter to Flash "its not far, I'll drop the flaps a little"  :D Holy fck this is some funny shit.

Haha!! I though the feckin same!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on April 03, 2010, 02:33:35 AM
The flute player in the forest world is from the Crystal Maze

(http://www.mobile.playerxmobile.com/files/Crystal_maze/splash%20screen%20300x400.png)

the treeman with the big knife now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 08:21:42 PM
I'm having a great weekend going through my dvd collection watching films I haven't seen in ages...

The untouchables, what a great film - "hand me the keys, you f**king cocksucker"  :D and that put me in a Kevin Spacey mood so American Beauty and The Life of David Gale followed - that's not a film you hear much about but it's a great show.
Next up was Sum of all Fears, it's a good show but if I was Bruce Willis I would have shot that bitch of a doctor in the first 5 minutes....

anyway, my point, they don't make them like they use to.

oh yeah, and I watched Platoon again, I must be the only person in the world who doesnt like it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: shapes on April 03, 2010, 08:40:59 PM
You have to throw shawshank into the DVD player every now and again,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 03, 2010, 10:32:37 PM
Quote from: shapes on April 03, 2010, 08:40:59 PM
You have to throw shawshank into the DVD player every now and again,

One of the best ever
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on April 04, 2010, 01:29:38 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 08:21:42 PM
The untouchables, what a great film - "hand me the keys, you f**king cocksucker"  :D

The Usual Suspects you mean!  ;)

Unreal film, one of my favourites.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 04, 2010, 01:31:47 AM
Quote from: Schkite on April 04, 2010, 01:29:38 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 08:21:42 PM
The untouchables, what a great film - "hand me the keys, you f**king cocksucker"  :D

The Usual Suspects you mean!  ;)

Unreal film, one of my favourites.
f**k yeah, you know I always get those two names mixed up for some reason.
The untouchables is quality stuff too, it's for tomorrow...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyroneman on April 04, 2010, 01:44:21 AM
Am I the only person in the world who thinks that the Shawshank Redemption is THE most overrated piece of sentimental cr@p made??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 04, 2010, 01:45:49 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 04, 2010, 01:31:47 AM
Quote from: Schkite on April 04, 2010, 01:29:38 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 08:21:42 PM
The untouchables, what a great film - "hand me the keys, you f**king cocksucker"  :D

The Usual Suspects you mean!  ;)

Unreal film, one of my favourites.
f**k yeah, you know I always get those two names mixed up for some reason.
The untouchables is quality stuff too, it's for tomorrow...
Aye was thinking that's what you were on about...
two serious movies by the way
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 04, 2010, 10:08:23 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 08:21:42 PM
I'm having a great weekend going through my dvd collection watching films I haven't seen in ages...

The untouchables, what a great film - "hand me the keys, you f**king cocksucker"  :D and that put me in a Kevin Spacey mood so American Beauty and The Life of David Gale followed - that's not a film you hear much about but it's a great show.
Next up was Sum of all Fears, it's a good show but if I was Bruce Willis I would have shot that bitch of a doctor in the first 5 minutes....

anyway, my point, they don't make them like they use to.

oh yeah, and I watched Platoon again, I must be the only person in the world who doesnt like it!

I think Apocalypse Now and Platoon are both overrated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maximus on April 04, 2010, 04:33:07 PM
Usual suspects one of the best films I have seen. Hard to beat a good twist at the end. Fantastic viewing!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 04, 2010, 04:47:46 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on April 04, 2010, 01:44:21 AM
Am I the only person in the world who thinks that the Shawshank Redemption is THE most overrated piece of sentimental cr@p made??

No.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on April 04, 2010, 09:04:50 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 04, 2010, 04:47:46 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on April 04, 2010, 01:44:21 AM
Am I the only person in the world who thinks that the Shawshank Redemption is THE most overrated piece of sentimental cr@p made??

No.
And no again. Not at all a bad film but it takes 'easy scores' and is very unambiguous - good, noble cons,  bad, hissbale authority figures  - all a bit pantomime-ish really.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on April 04, 2010, 09:17:44 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 04, 2010, 09:04:50 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 04, 2010, 04:47:46 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on April 04, 2010, 01:44:21 AM
Am I the only person in the world who thinks that the Shawshank Redemption is THE most overrated piece of sentimental cr@p made??

No.
And no again. Not at all a bad film but it takes 'easy scores' and is very unambiguous - good, noble cons,  bad, hissbale authority figures  - all a bit pantomime-ish really.

A slow burner, it took years after it was released to reach mega status. Now you guys are trying to undermine it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 04, 2010, 11:43:10 PM
You can tell there aren't many intercounty GAA players posting on here, their universal favourite movie is de Shawshanck Redemshin.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2010, 11:59:39 PM
Platoon is class. Lost count of the number of times I've seen it. Would agree with the comments about Shawshank. Desperately overrated "feel good" film beloved of women and morons.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: illdecide on April 05, 2010, 12:11:28 AM
"Heat" it's on now on BBC2. Good film..."Never get yourself into anything that you can't walk away from in 30 sec when the heat is around the corner"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 05, 2010, 11:54:27 AM
Saw Shutter Island and Perriers Bounty over weekend. Both imo very so so.......... ok , not great but not poor also.

SI was 30mins too long imo and Jim Broadbent's "Dublin" accent was ropey.

Perriers Bounty if made 10 years ago would be a classic but nowadays is just a run of the mill Ritchieesque urban crime caper.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 05, 2010, 11:56:07 AM
Saw Clash of the Titans the last day. Grand but nothing special. Once scene with giant scorpions is brutal!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 05, 2010, 12:14:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 04, 2010, 10:08:23 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 08:21:42 PM
I'm having a great weekend going through my dvd collection watching films I haven't seen in ages...

The untouchables, what a great film - "hand me the keys, you f**king cocksucker"  :D and that put me in a Kevin Spacey mood so American Beauty and The Life of David Gale followed - that's not a film you hear much about but it's a great show.
Next up was Sum of all Fears, it's a good show but if I was Bruce Willis I would have shot that bitch of a doctor in the first 5 minutes....

anyway, my point, they don't make them like they use to.

oh yeah, and I watched Platoon again, I must be the only person in the world who doesnt like it!

I think Apocalypse Now and Platoon are both overrated.
Yeah I didn't like apocalypse now either - full metal jacket is much better than them both imo.

I like Shawshank redemption but it wouldn't be among my favorites.

Did anyone ever see Mr Brooks, class film. Kevin Costner plays a serial killer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 05, 2010, 02:33:01 PM
Got round to watching The Hurt Locker over the weekend. Can't see what all the fuss was about. Watchable, but nothing that hadn't been done previously in numerous war movies. Highlight was yer man Jeremy Renner's performance, he's very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on April 05, 2010, 04:41:17 PM
got too see quite a lot of new film's on my flight over to San Francisco

up in air ..........stars George Clooney was a good watchable film & good twist at the end
The invention of lying.... was a funny flick! if you like liar liar u'll like this
Precious...... very depressing film but OK
The Blind Side.... was average film at best, Sandra bullock won a Oscar for her role in this not sure why?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 05, 2010, 04:53:03 PM
Quote from: ross4life on April 05, 2010, 04:41:17 PM
got too see quite a lot of new film's on my flight over to San Francisco

up in air ..........stars George Clooney was a good watchable film & good twist at the end
The invention of lying.... was a funny flick! if you like liar liar u'll like this
Precious...... very depressing film but OK
The Blind Side.... was average film at best, Sandra bullock won a Oscar for her role in this not sure why?

I just came on here to post that anyone in their right mind should not waste 2 hours of their life watching the invention of lying. Its beyond atrociously bad.

Where can you go once Jennifer Garner says "I was just masturbating" - except down.

Also - Fantastic Mr Fox - jesus what a waste of my easter sunday those two movies were.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on April 05, 2010, 04:57:46 PM
well i was on a plane for 11 hrs plenty of time to waste  :D

Fantastic Mr Fox was also on but i didn't bother watching it, instead a good classic the blues brothers was on & the Car chase still looks great
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on April 05, 2010, 05:54:12 PM
Anything good on in the cinema at the minute?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 07, 2010, 09:01:15 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 05, 2010, 12:14:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 04, 2010, 10:08:23 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 03, 2010, 08:21:42 PM
I'm having a great weekend going through my dvd collection watching films I haven't seen in ages...

The untouchables, what a great film - "hand me the keys, you f**king cocksucker"  :D and that put me in a Kevin Spacey mood so American Beauty and The Life of David Gale followed - that's not a film you hear much about but it's a great show.
Next up was Sum of all Fears, it's a good show but if I was Bruce Willis I would have shot that bitch of a doctor in the first 5 minutes....

anyway, my point, they don't make them like they use to.

oh yeah, and I watched Platoon again, I must be the only person in the world who doesnt like it!

I think Apocalypse Now and Platoon are both overrated.
Yeah I didn't like apocalypse now either - full metal jacket is much better than them both imo.

I like Shawshank redemption but it wouldn't be among my favorites.

Did anyone ever see Mr Brooks, class film. Kevin Costner plays a serial killer.

Mr Brooks is very good, saw it 2 years ago and was impressed by it at the time.  Might actually get another watch at it this weekend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cookstownblue on April 07, 2010, 09:53:13 AM
Perrier's Bounty- set in Dublin, Very funny! At cinemas now!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 07, 2010, 12:25:59 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on April 05, 2010, 05:54:12 PM
Anything good on in the cinema at the minute?

Kick Ass
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 07, 2010, 01:16:40 PM
I'll kick yer ass Ziggy if you don't go to the Tyrone-Dublin game on Sunday  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 01:24:29 PM
Thought ur internet was broke
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 07, 2010, 01:45:05 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on April 07, 2010, 01:16:40 PM
I'll kick yer ass Ziggy if you don't go to the Tyrone-Dublin game on Sunday  :-\

I'll do my best fox. I've an all-day thing on this Saturday. I'll see how I'm feeling Sunday  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 07, 2010, 03:09:44 PM
Watched Paranormal Activity at the weekend, I wouldn't watch that again on my own.  Hurl in the bed job.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Is it scary? Anyone seen shutter island? Was gonna go see it tonight
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 07, 2010, 03:25:50 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Is it scary? Anyone seen shutter island? Was gonna go see it tonight

Saw it last week. Biggest pile of tripe I've seen in a long time. Figured out the whole story in the first 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 07, 2010, 03:26:05 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 07, 2010, 03:09:44 PM
Watched Paranormal Activity at the weekend, I wouldn't watch that again on my own.  Hurl in the bed job.

Is it a blue movie  ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:33:34 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 07, 2010, 03:25:50 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Is it scary? Anyone seen shutter island? Was gonna go see it tonight

Saw it last week. Biggest pile of tripe I've seen in a long time. Figured out the whole story in the first 15 minutes.

Ah frig it u have put me off it now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 07, 2010, 04:00:31 PM
Paranormal Activity is scary. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 07, 2010, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Is it scary? Anyone seen shutter island? Was gonna go see it tonight
I wouldnt...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on April 07, 2010, 11:05:04 PM
BBC3 now - movie mistakes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on April 07, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 07, 2010, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Is it scary? Anyone seen shutter island? Was gonna go see it tonight
I wouldnt...

thought it got good reviews and that it had a bit of a twist at the end. have it on download and was gonna watch it this weekend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 07, 2010, 11:51:32 PM
Quote from: clarshack on April 07, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 07, 2010, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Is it scary? Anyone seen shutter island? Was gonna go see it tonight
I wouldnt...

thought it got good reviews and that it had a bit of a twist at the end. have it on download and was gonna watch it this weekend.

Its not bad in fairness,I got the twist after about 5 mins though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 07, 2010, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: clarshack on April 07, 2010, 11:47:07 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 07, 2010, 07:17:09 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on April 07, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Is it scary? Anyone seen shutter island? Was gonna go see it tonight
I wouldnt...

thought it got good reviews and that it had a bit of a twist at the end. have it on download and was gonna watch it this weekend.

If TRLL and I can see the twist coming, anyone can. One to avoid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 08, 2010, 12:14:37 AM
Watch Shutter Island, it is not as bad as these 2 are making out. The twist is obvious enough in a way, worth watching in the cinema as opposed to a download.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 08, 2010, 12:27:31 AM
watched the The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus last night .... actually had to watch it twice...
still not sure what i make of it... its like  a good film inside a film... think gilliam tried to do to much with it... likes the premise though.

and just watched "an education"... it was a nice film expected more though with it being a nick hornby screenplay.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 08, 2010, 01:17:55 PM
What did you end up going to see last night tyrone girl?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on April 08, 2010, 01:20:41 PM
Didnt go zig - Shutter Island was only on at 6 15 in cookstown so was too early and there was frig all else on that interested me and dungannon had even more of a dung selection. Went to bingo instead  :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 08, 2010, 06:48:38 PM
was looking through the summer releases  there and once i got through all the remakes i found a few worth watching (imo)....

The Expendables (20 August)

Sylvester Stallone has assembled an extraordinary team of crusty action heroes for his gung-ho mercenary blockbuster. Sly himself , Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke and Bruce Willis, all in the same film? With a cameo from Arnold Schwarzenegger? It's going to be a 1980s theme party with explosions.

The Other Guys (3 September)

Anchorman and Talladega Nights director Adam McKay reteams with his regular star Will Ferrell for a buddy comedy about two hapless cops (Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg) who idolise supertough enforcers Samuel L Jackson and Dwayne Johnson. If this is anything like as funny as Anchorman, it could be the comedy of the year.

Inception (16 July)

Leonardo DiCaprio plus Dark Knight director Chris Nolan equals blockbuster gold. Inception is described as a thriller "set within the architecture of the mind", and details are still sketchy, but a trailer full of morphing buildings and wall-bouncing gunfights suggests that we could have a Matrix-killer on our hands.

The remakes i am looking forward to.....

Robin Hood (14 May)
The A-Team (30 July)

Remakes i will be giving a miss

Bad Lieutenant (21 May)

Abel Ferrara's notorious cop flick, the one that featured Harvey Keitel destroying himself in almost unwatchable detail, has been "reimagined" by maverick director Werner Herzog as, well, a comedy. Kinda. Starring an absolutely mental Nic Cage, this promises to be one of the weirdest movies of the year.

The Karate Kid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 08, 2010, 08:57:03 PM
I kind of like the look of the Karate Kid

I think it is a decent remake and a classic concept that has been around since Gordon Lau's effort.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on April 08, 2010, 10:01:05 PM
Get Carter (the original) starting now on Ch5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on April 08, 2010, 10:04:01 PM
Shocked at how good Kick Ass was. If i'd been told what it was about beforehand I wouldn't have gone. Really good film in that it's different and some crackin scenes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2010, 10:07:33 PM
Quote from: ONeill on April 08, 2010, 10:04:01 PM
Shocked at how good Kick Ass was. If i'd been told what it was about beforehand I wouldn't have gone. Really good film in that it's different and some crackin scenes.
Another one by Mrs. Jonathan Ross.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on April 08, 2010, 10:24:05 PM
Not sure what you mane there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 08, 2010, 10:41:27 PM
Quote from: ONeill on April 08, 2010, 10:24:05 PM
Not sure what you mane there.
She wrote the screenplay for it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 08, 2010, 11:34:11 PM
Quote from: ONeill on April 08, 2010, 10:04:01 PM
Shocked at how good Kick Ass was. If i'd been told what it was about beforehand I wouldn't have gone. Really good film in that it's different and some crackin scenes.

I know what you mean. I went because my sister and her husband wanted to go. It was surprisingly very good and I'm considering going back on Sunday with a cousin, as I've been raving to him about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on April 10, 2010, 10:42:34 PM
Kickass is excellent

I was crying with laughter at one stage

Recommend it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on April 10, 2010, 10:46:10 PM
Quote from: Shortso79 on April 10, 2010, 10:42:34 PM
Kickass is excellent

I was crying with laughter at one stage

Recommend it

Maybe it was the time of the month, but I found myself rather emotional a couple of times towards the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shortso79 on April 10, 2010, 10:49:52 PM
Yeah it got emotional at the end - but still some funny bits

Bound to be a sequel
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on April 11, 2010, 12:33:28 AM
A Prophet.

Download it. Subtitled. Class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on April 11, 2010, 11:29:31 AM
A Prophet is very good yeah.

Watched 'Harry Brown' there, bit like a London version of Gran Torino with Michael Cane, only much bleaker and he kills more hoodies.

Not a movie but anyone else seen the new Spartacus: Blood and Sand TV series? I'm frigging hooked, gets the blood up like 300 and gladiator!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on April 11, 2010, 05:20:26 PM
watched the invention of lying last night. BRUTAL!! BRUTAL!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 11, 2010, 05:22:53 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on April 11, 2010, 05:20:26 PM
watched the invention of lying last night. BRUTAL!! BRUTAL!!
Watched it today, f**king desperate
The makers really should know the difference between not being able to lie and saying what you think.

Watched the bounty hunter too, it's not bad, a bit of a laugh.
And watched Shes out of my league, it's ok, worth a watch, don't think I'll be rushing to see it again though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on April 11, 2010, 06:09:17 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 11, 2010, 05:22:53 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on April 11, 2010, 05:20:26 PM
watched the invention of lying last night. BRUTAL!! BRUTAL!!
Watched it today, f**king desperate
The makers really should know the difference between not being able to lie and saying what you think.

Watched the bounty hunter too, it's not bad, a bit of a laugh.
And watched Shes out of my league, it's ok, worth a watch, don't think I'll be rushing to see it again though.
I don't know the point of us contributors recommeding if everyone's just going to ignore us - there's been a pile of us now who've recommended that nobody ever watch 'Invention of Lying', yet last night, two of ye did, I despair!!

The funny thing is I was forced to watch one of the award ceremonies, probably the golden globes? which ricky gervais was co-hosting, he never shut up about it all night, kept on plugging it and wondering why it wasn't up for any of the awards, bizarre, he must think it's in some way amusing?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 11, 2010, 06:27:15 PM
I can't stand Gervais, there was a while during the office I didn't mind him too much but he's back to being downright annoying!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on April 12, 2010, 12:22:15 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 11, 2010, 06:27:15 PM
I can't stand Gervais, there was a while during the office I didn't mind him too much but he's back to being downright annoying!

Can't agree with that. Yes the Invention of Lying is gash and he wrote it but his sitcoms, standup and the podcasts are all works of genius!

I will put the Invention of Lying down to a rookie mistake, if Cemetery Junction us bad then I'd recommend he stay away from the big screen.

For anyone who hasn't seen it check out the animated series of 'The Ricky Gervais Show' it's fantastic!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 12, 2010, 12:34:57 AM
Saw Kick Ass tonight. A good movie, not as great as some on here are making out. A lot more hardcore than you would think from watching the trailers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on April 12, 2010, 01:09:53 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 12, 2010, 12:34:57 AM
Saw Kick Ass tonight. A good movie, not as great as some on here are making out. A lot more hardcore than you would think from watching the trailers.

+1 Kick ass is good but not great IMO... and all my friends say Im easily amused. Very hardcore but tongue in cheek at the same time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on April 12, 2010, 11:25:19 AM
Quote from: leenie on April 08, 2010, 12:27:31 AM
watched the The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus last night .... actually had to watch it twice...
still not sure what i make of it... its like  a good film inside a film... think gilliam tried to do to much with it... likes the premise though.

I switched it off after 38 minutes. I thought it was terrible. How did you manage to stick it out twice?  :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on April 12, 2010, 11:26:07 AM
I saw Blind Side last night.

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Good film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on April 12, 2010, 11:40:25 AM
Saw kick ass there at the weekend myself and thought it was excellent! Really enjoyed it.
Screen, Gervais is the most annoying person I have ever seen and his efforts to be funny screem of someone trying to hard.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on April 12, 2010, 09:22:42 PM
UP!....decent, but i thought it was very sad to be a childrens film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 12, 2010, 09:36:24 PM
Anyone else see Glory Road on BBC 2 on Saturday night, absolutely great show... Had never heard of their story before watching the film, unbelievable what they were up against and what they did
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 09:47:54 PM
seen glory road before, it's a good show.

watched zodiac last night for the first time, great film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2010, 10:55:08 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 09:47:54 PM
seen glory road before, it's a good show.

watched zodiac last night for the first time, great film
Was a good show alright. I have a soft spot for serial killer flicks.

Finally got around to watching This is England last night. Good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 10:59:12 PM
I like serial killer stuff - watched the ted bundy film tonight.  It's criminal minds that got me in to it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 12, 2010, 11:08:20 PM
Zodiac is worth seeing for anyone who hasn't seen it. A true story and not a Hollywood, thriller or horror effort. It is true to what happened in real life and still makes for a great eerie movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on April 12, 2010, 11:17:13 PM
Big Criminal Minds fan alright pints I shall be watching Zodiac this weekend!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 11:24:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 12, 2010, 11:17:13 PM
Big Criminal Minds fan alright pints I shall be watching Zodiac this weekend!
Criminal minds is outstanding, zodiac isn't like it though but really good. I'm thinking of buying Graysmith's book (that's who the film is centred around).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2010, 11:29:11 PM
Scorpio in Dirty Harry was based on The Zodiac Killer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 11:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2010, 11:29:11 PM
Scorpio in Dirty Harry was based on The Zodiac Killer.
dont like dirty harry.  One of my nephews thought he was dirty harry for a while though...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 13, 2010, 01:48:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 11:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2010, 11:29:11 PM
Scorpio in Dirty Harry was based on The Zodiac Killer.
dont like dirty harry.  One of my nephews thought he was dirty harry for a while though...

Ahh now, go away outta that.  Dirty Harry is great stuff, the first 3 were very good, fourth wasn't too bad and fifth I wasn't mad about... some classic lines though

I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?

Mayor: I don't want any more trouble like you had last year in the Fillmore District. Understand? That's my policy.
Callahan: Yeah, well, when an adult male is chasing a female with intent to commit rape, I shoot the bastard; that's my policy.
Mayor: Intent? How did you establish that?
Callahan: When a naked man is chasing a woman through an alley with a butcher knife and a hard-on, I figure he isn't out collecting for the Red Cross.
Mayor: [after Callahan has left] I think he's got a point.


A man's got to know his limitations.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on April 13, 2010, 08:15:45 PM
http://io9.com/5510050/when-a-bad-movie-has-one-incredibly-great-scene

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 13, 2010, 08:26:06 PM
I've only seen three of those.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 13, 2010, 08:47:56 PM
I watched Zombieland there last night - thought it was a very easy to watch film with a few chuckles...

If you get a chance to watch Ninja Assassin in Blu Ray HD do so - amazing amazing effects.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 13, 2010, 11:06:27 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 13, 2010, 08:26:06 PM
I've only seen three of those.

I see your three and rise you six.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 13, 2010, 11:57:20 PM
Quote from: ONeill on April 13, 2010, 08:15:45 PM
http://io9.com/5510050/when-a-bad-movie-has-one-incredibly-great-scene

Pandorum I thought was a very good movie. The ending  doesn't really give away what goes on in the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 14, 2010, 01:56:03 AM
I saw Shelter tonight with Jonathan rhys Myers and Julie Ann Moore. A dark thriller,horror type movie with not a lot of violence. Very good, 7.5 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on April 14, 2010, 09:34:38 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 13, 2010, 01:48:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 11:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2010, 11:29:11 PM
Scorpio in Dirty Harry was based on The Zodiac Killer.
dont like dirty harry.  One of my nephews thought he was dirty harry for a while though...

Ahh now, go away outta that.  Dirty Harry is great stuff, the first 3 were very good, fourth wasn't too bad and fifth I wasn't mad about... some classic lines though

I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?

Mayor: I don't want any more trouble like you had last year in the Fillmore District. Understand? That's my policy.
Callahan: Yeah, well, when an adult male is chasing a female with intent to commit rape, I shoot the b**tard; that's my policy.
Mayor: Intent? How did you establish that?
Callahan: When a naked man is chasing a woman through an alley with a butcher knife and a hard-on, I figure he isn't out collecting for the Red Cross.
Mayor: [after Callahan has left] I think he's got a point.


A man's got to know his limitations.
:D :D :D



[Harry's badge is being taken off him]

Harry Callahan: Here's a seven-point suppository, Captain.
Capt McKay: What did you say?
Harry Callahan: I said stick it in your ass!

:D :D :D

Its great stuff
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 14, 2010, 01:04:35 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on April 13, 2010, 08:47:56 PM
I watched Zombieland there last night - thought it was a very easy to watch film with a few chuckles...

If you get a chance to watch Ninja Assassin in Blu Ray HD do so - amazing amazing effects.
watched it there last night aswell, not usually my kind of show, but quite enjoyed it .
woody harleson very good and a few laughs in it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 14, 2010, 04:43:28 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on April 14, 2010, 09:34:38 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 13, 2010, 01:48:53 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 11:41:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2010, 11:29:11 PM
Scorpio in Dirty Harry was based on The Zodiac Killer.
dont like dirty harry.  One of my nephews thought he was dirty harry for a while though...

Ahh now, go away outta that.  Dirty Harry is great stuff, the first 3 were very good, fourth wasn't too bad and fifth I wasn't mad about... some classic lines though

I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?

Mayor: I don't want any more trouble like you had last year in the Fillmore District. Understand? That's my policy.
Callahan: Yeah, well, when an adult male is chasing a female with intent to commit rape, I shoot the b**tard; that's my policy.
Mayor: Intent? How did you establish that?
Callahan: When a naked man is chasing a woman through an alley with a butcher knife and a hard-on, I figure he isn't out collecting for the Red Cross.
Mayor: [after Callahan has left] I think he's got a point.


A man's got to know his limitations.
:D :D :D



[Harry's badge is being taken off him]

Harry Callahan: Here's a seven-point suppository, Captain.
Capt McKay: What did you say?
Harry Callahan: I said stick it in your ass!

:D :D :D

Its great stuff

Aye forgot about putting that one in there... laugh everytime at that one!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 16, 2010, 07:39:26 PM
i'm sure there is an actor thread but can't find it...

watched as good as it gets again the other night and the shinning last night and Jack Nicholson is by far one of the best actors ever.... I just think he is supberb could watch anything he is in!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 16, 2010, 08:09:42 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 16, 2010, 07:39:26 PM
i'm sure there is an actor thread but can't find it...

watched as good as it gets again the other night and the shinning last night and Jack Nicholson is by far one of the best actors ever.... I just think he is supberb could watch anything he is in!

He's brilliant in As Good As It Get. Great wee film. As shameful as it is, I've never actually seen The Shinning yet. Must rent it some night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2010, 08:59:07 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 16, 2010, 08:09:42 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 16, 2010, 07:39:26 PM
i'm sure there is an actor thread but can't find it...

watched as good as it gets again the other night and the shinning last night and Jack Nicholson is by far one of the best actors ever.... I just think he is supberb could watch anything he is in!

He's brilliant in As Good As It Get. Great wee film. As shameful as it is, I've never actually seen The Shinning yet. Must rent it some night.
You could download it. I'm sure O'Neill could help you out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 16, 2010, 09:06:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 16, 2010, 08:59:07 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 16, 2010, 08:09:42 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 16, 2010, 07:39:26 PM
i'm sure there is an actor thread but can't find it...

watched as good as it gets again the other night and the shinning last night and Jack Nicholson is by far one of the best actors ever.... I just think he is supberb could watch anything he is in!

He's brilliant in As Good As It Get. Great wee film. As shameful as it is, I've never actually seen The Shinning yet. Must rent it some night.
You could download it. I'm sure O'Neill could help you out.

Sorry, illegal downloading isn't something I do.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 19, 2010, 01:33:15 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 12, 2010, 10:59:12 PM
I like serial killer stuff - watched the ted bundy film tonight.  It's criminal minds that got me in to it!

Same here pints - I have somewhat of a macabre fascination with serial killers

Zodiac - although somewhat slow is an enjoyable movie. Have the book as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 19, 2010, 01:42:49 PM
Serial killer films are brilliant.  I love the like of Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon, Manhunter, Seven, Zodiac, Kiss the Girls, The Bone Collector, Mr Brooks (different perspective). 

I see The Life of David Gale was on last night, ripping I missed that.  Haven't saw it apart from when it was first released and it was brilliant, well as far as I can remember.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 19, 2010, 02:13:04 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 19, 2010, 01:42:49 PM
Serial killer films are brilliant.  I love the like of Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon, Manhunter, Seven, Zodiac, Kiss the Girls, The Bone Collector, Mr Brooks (different perspective). 

I see The Life of David Gale was on last night, ripping I missed that.  Haven't saw it apart from when it was first released and it was brilliant, well as far as I can remember.

Three poor enough movies there I my opinion. Not in the same league as Silence of the Lambs, Manhunter or Zodiac.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 19, 2010, 03:00:22 PM
I watched Uncle Buck for the first time in years last week. Excellent film, forgotten how good and funny John Candy was in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 19, 2010, 03:05:06 PM
Watched The Last of the Mohicans last night... might have said it before on here but it is a top flick...   Would be one of my favourites movies
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on April 19, 2010, 03:06:42 PM
Finally got around to watching The Wrestler.....Wow. I thought Mickey Rourke was immense, the subtle mix of compassion and anger was suberb. Mickey Rourke is God.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on April 19, 2010, 11:29:46 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on April 19, 2010, 03:06:42 PM
Finally got around to watching The Wrestler.....Wow. I thought Mickey Rourke was immense, the subtle mix of compassion and anger was suberb. Mickey Rourke is God.
Agree, excellent show, one of my favourites of the past few years and didn't really get the plaudits it deserved imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 20, 2010, 12:11:56 AM
I went to Cemetary Junction tonight. Excellent recreatio of life in the 1970s and a few jokes worked into the 70s theme  but an average enough movie. 6.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 20, 2010, 09:02:51 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 19, 2010, 03:05:06 PM
Watched The Last of the Mohicans last night... might have said it before on here but it is a top flick...   Would be one of my favourites movies

Never watched it, must get it out some night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 20, 2010, 09:04:50 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 19, 2010, 03:00:22 PM
I watched Uncle Buck for the first time in years last week. Excellent film, forgotten how good and funny John Candy was in it.

Have the DVD for a few years now, only got around to watching it for the first time last night.  Class show, and John Candy was very good in it. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on April 20, 2010, 12:15:09 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 19, 2010, 01:42:49 PM
Serial killer films are brilliant.  I love the like of Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon, Manhunter, Seven, Zodiac, Kiss the Girls, The Bone Collector, Mr Brooks (different perspective). 

I see The Life of David Gale was on last night, ripping I missed that.  Haven't saw it apart from when it was first released and it was brilliant, well as far as I can remember.

Took me a long time to pluck up the courage to watch that Lambs, Id say I was 20 when I felt Id be able to handle it. Im not a fan of horrors to be honest but I can appreciate some of them. The life of David gale really impressed me. Zodiac, there is one murder scene in that near a lake I think, and it horrific. Good movie though.
Seven was very good aswell.
Manhunter is scary as shite, the guy who plays the tooth fairy looks like a serial killer.

I suppose the scariest film I watched was exorcism of emily rose based on the true life case of some girl in Germany. Horrific stuff and to think it can happen any of us is scary. I know the dramatic licence and all that but there was a court case over this. The suffering the poor girl went through was unreal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 20, 2010, 12:30:00 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 20, 2010, 09:02:51 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on April 19, 2010, 03:05:06 PM
Watched The Last of the Mohicans last night... might have said it before on here but it is a top flick...   Would be one of my favourites movies

Never watched it, must get it out some night.

Aye make it your business to do so... Our boy from Wicklow is great in it and there is some soundtrack to it as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 20, 2010, 08:56:18 PM
Just when it was mentioned on the other thread I seen Dear John at the weekend...AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 20, 2010, 09:09:12 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 20, 2010, 08:56:18 PM
Just when it was mentioned on the other thread I seen Dear John at the weekend...AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!
Alarm bells started ringing when I heard it was from the people behind The Notebook. One for nrico I'd say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on April 20, 2010, 09:13:21 PM
To be fair I did have a sleep and also went to the shop in the middle of it. It seemed to be on forever too, I actually looked it up on IMDB to see how long it is and it's not that long but it seemed like it was about 5 hours!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on April 22, 2010, 09:18:52 AM
Lady with the Dragon Tattoo

Swedish murder mystery which I went to see last night in Dublin Road. I thought it was an excellent film. Not one for all the family really there is a lot of hard hitting stuff in it but a really good plot well acted and the subtitles I think added to it if anything.

If you get a chance go see it you should. It gets a 9/10 from me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 22, 2010, 04:13:43 PM
I saw Eastern Promises the other night.  Thought it was very entertaining even if I figure most of it out well in advance of the end.  It was pretty graphic stuff in some parts of it too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on April 22, 2010, 05:49:16 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on April 20, 2010, 12:15:09 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 19, 2010, 01:42:49 PM
Serial killer films are brilliant.  I love the like of Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon, Manhunter, Seven, Zodiac, Kiss the Girls, The Bone Collector, Mr Brooks (different perspective). 

I see The Life of David Gale was on last night, ripping I missed that.  Haven't saw it apart from when it was first released and it was brilliant, well as far as I can remember.

Took me a long time to pluck up the courage to watch that Lambs, Id say I was 20 when I felt Id be able to handle it. Im not a fan of horrors to be honest but I can appreciate some of them. The life of David gale really impressed me. Zodiac, there is one murder scene in that near a lake I think, and it horrific. Good movie though.
Seven was very good aswell.
Manhunter is scary as shite, the guy who plays the tooth fairy looks like a serial killer.

I suppose the scariest film I watched was exorcism of emily rose based on the true life case of some girl in Germany. Horrific stuff and to think it can happen any of us is scary. I know the dramatic licence and all that but there was a court case over this. The suffering the poor girl went through was unreal.

when it comes to horrors nobody beat's the Japanese  one's  :o audition is worth watching! you won't look at a Japanese girls the same after watching that,

One of my favourite horror films of all time is the original John Carpenter Halloween often copied never equalled
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on April 22, 2010, 05:57:32 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 22, 2010, 09:18:52 AM
Lady with the Dragon Tattoo

Swedish murder mystery which I went to see last night in Dublin Road. I thought it was an excellent film. Not one for all the family really there is a lot of hard hitting stuff in it but a really good plot well acted and the subtitles I think added to it if anything.

If you get a chance go see it you should. It gets a 9/10 from me.

Saw that a couple of weeks ago, it's not a bad representation of the book...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on April 22, 2010, 06:01:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 22, 2010, 09:18:52 AM
Lady with the Dragon Tattoo

Swedish murder mystery which I went to see last night in Dublin Road. I thought it was an excellent film. Not one for all the family really there is a lot of hard hitting stuff in it but a really good plot well acted and the subtitles I think added to it if anything.

If you get a chance go see it you should. It gets a 9/10 from me.

based on Stieg Larsson's tremendous trilogy of books. There are another two. All 3 are being remade by Hollywood. Word has it the chick from Twilight is up for the title role. If she gets it we're invading California next!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 22, 2010, 06:53:49 PM
Tried watching Knowing last nite but found it wile slow ..... turned it over after an hour should i have kept watchng....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 22, 2010, 09:14:41 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 22, 2010, 06:53:49 PM
Tried watching Knowing last nite but found it wile slow ..... turned it over after an hour should i have kept watchng....
Jeez Nick Cage hasn't made a decent flick in years. The missis watched it a while ago and would reckon you hadn't missed much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on April 22, 2010, 09:22:28 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 22, 2010, 06:53:49 PM
Tried watching Knowing last nite but found it wile slow ..... turned it over after an hour should i have kept watchng....

the ending is a holy show...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 26, 2010, 10:23:50 AM
Watched Harry Brown and this Dr Parnassus.... etc (a Terry Gilliam flick) at the weekend. Both  poor/ average imo.......... was expecting alot more from HB to be honest. Knew that like alot of Gilliam's previouses that he can be hit and miss at the best of times( a miss this time imo.)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on April 26, 2010, 10:25:52 AM
went to see kick ass at the week end, thought it was very good, 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on April 26, 2010, 10:49:37 AM
I watched the Man Who STares At a Goat at the weekend. Very disappointed in it. There was nothing there believeable and the performance of George Clooney made him look very foolish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 26, 2010, 03:41:10 PM
Watched Inglorious Basterds.

Very enjoyable as long as you were not taking it too seriously.  Would not have thought it was a Tarantino movie (thankfully).

Does anyone reckon the part of Landu was written for Tim Roth but maybe he couldn't do the languages?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 26, 2010, 03:51:59 PM
Quote from: Olly on April 26, 2010, 10:49:37 AM
I watched the Man Who STares At a Goat at the weekend. Very disappointed in it. There was nothing there believeable and the performance of George Clooney made him look very foolish.

It's a true story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on April 26, 2010, 04:40:10 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 26, 2010, 03:51:59 PM
Quote from: Olly on April 26, 2010, 10:49:37 AM
I watched the Man Who STares At a Goat at the weekend. Very disappointed in it. There was nothing there believeable and the performance of George Clooney made him look very foolish.

It's a true story.
and ollie is not a real person, but has a mission here to wind people up...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 29, 2010, 07:46:43 PM
got avatar on dvd today... £8.99 in sainsbury, missed it in the cinema, hope it still looks good on t.v.....
also got damned united £4.....


watch revolutionary road last night and i thought it was very good!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 29, 2010, 08:38:49 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 29, 2010, 07:46:43 PM
got avatar on dvd today... £8.99 in sainsbury, missed it in the cinema, hope it still looks good on t.v.....
also got damned united £4.....


watch revolutionary road last night and i thought it was very good!
Cameros vision for Avatar was in the cinema in 3d. Will hardly be comparable on tv.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 29, 2010, 09:02:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 29, 2010, 08:38:49 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 29, 2010, 07:46:43 PM
got avatar on dvd today... £8.99 in sainsbury, missed it in the cinema, hope it still looks good on t.v.....
also got damned united £4.....


watch revolutionary road last night and i thought it was very good!
Cameros vision for Avatar was in the cinema in 3d. Will hardly be comparable on tv.

+1. You'd be as well watching Pochahontas.

Oh, wait....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 29, 2010, 09:42:34 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdIIqoDakHU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm3HWjVESL0
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on April 29, 2010, 11:15:06 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 29, 2010, 07:46:43 PM
got avatar on dvd today... £8.99 in sainsbury, missed it in the cinema, hope it still looks good on t.v.....
also got damned united £4.....


watch revolutionary road last night and i thought it was very good!

God, i thought Revolutionary Road was one of worst movies ive seen in years!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 29, 2010, 11:36:16 PM
I just watched An Education on Sky Box Office. An excellent film. I can see why Carey Mulligan got an Oscar Nomination for the role. She was wonderful in it. I'd recommend it for anyone, who wants a nice slow moving film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on April 29, 2010, 11:52:36 PM
Iron Man 2. Not as good as the first one.

Scarlett Johansson is sexier on her worst ever day than Cheryl Cole will manage in her lifetime TOTAL! (ref other thread!)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 30, 2010, 12:13:54 AM
Watched some of 2010 the other night. Great special effects but then got tedious. Nonsense the way they were always a foot in front of the volcano and storms etc. A miss  :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 30, 2010, 12:34:34 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on April 30, 2010, 12:13:54 AM
Watched some of 2010 the other night. Great special effects but then got tedious. Nonsense the way they were always a foot in front of the volcano and storms etc. A miss  :-\

2012?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyssam5 on April 30, 2010, 01:06:37 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 26, 2010, 03:51:59 PM
Quote from: Olly on April 26, 2010, 10:49:37 AM
I watched the Man Who STares At a Goat at the weekend. Very disappointed in it. There was nothing there believeable and the performance of George Clooney made him look very foolish.

It's a true story.

And a damn boring one! Couldn't even finish watching it on a plane.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on April 30, 2010, 01:07:48 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 30, 2010, 12:34:34 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on April 30, 2010, 12:13:54 AM
Watched some of 2010 the other night. Great special effects but then got tedious. Nonsense the way they were always a foot in front of the volcano and storms etc. A miss  :-\

2012?

Right enough... it was 21.10 when I put it on  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 30, 2010, 01:40:27 PM
well i watched avatar and all i could think was i wish i was at the cinema, that aside i thought it was good. very cameron, a bit like last of the mochincan's meets univeral solider meets An Inconvenient Truth with a dollop of bravehert and an essence of Pochahontas all topped off with pretty colours.


it is being re-released in the summer so i will go and see it then!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on April 30, 2010, 02:13:53 PM
Am I alone in thinking Avatar was the biggest pile of Shite with a storyline you could see coming from the instant your man turned into one of them blue boyo's!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on April 30, 2010, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: mikasas on April 30, 2010, 02:13:53 PM
Am I alone in thinking Avatar was the biggest pile of Shite with a storyline you could see coming from the instant your man turned into one of them blue boyo's!
No you weren't.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on April 30, 2010, 03:39:14 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 30, 2010, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: mikasas on April 30, 2010, 02:13:53 PM
Am I alone in thinking Avatar was the biggest pile of Shite with a storyline you could see coming from the instant your man turned into one of them blue boyo's!
No you weren't.

+1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 30, 2010, 03:44:09 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 30, 2010, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: mikasas on April 30, 2010, 02:13:53 PM
Am I alone in thinking Avatar was the biggest pile of Shite with a storyline you could see coming from the instant your man turned into one of them blue boyo's!
No you weren't.

Whilst visually it was very impressive, the storyline wasn't up to much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 30, 2010, 04:05:27 PM
i was expecting alot more from the story line.... it was too "simple"..... as previosly stated nothing new just a combo of other films

though have to say i'd love to see it in the cinema... as ziggy said visually i am sure it looked class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 01, 2010, 05:58:20 PM
Avatar. Dances With Wolves in Space.

But a very, very pretty flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on May 01, 2010, 06:04:50 PM
I'm a bit raging I never got to see it in cinema too! I'll be getting it on DVD for sure like. I loved it myself, probably just got over-awed by the graphics etc..the plot is a bit thin alright..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 01, 2010, 10:26:30 PM
I thought that "Men who stare at goats was pretty good".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on May 01, 2010, 10:35:07 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on April 30, 2010, 03:39:14 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 30, 2010, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: mikasas on April 30, 2010, 02:13:53 PM
Am I alone in thinking Avatar was the biggest pile of Shite with a storyline you could see coming from the instant your man turned into one of them blue boyo's!
No you weren't.

+1

-1  I thought the effects were incredible and i'd love to fly one of those big bird things. It was an acid trip man... you young people  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 02, 2010, 03:32:38 AM
Saw Iron Man 2. Great film. good craic. It's Hollywood gong-wooh, but sure most people were expecting that. Not as good as the first film, but it ticks all the boxs that was expected in the sequel. including the Stan Lee cameo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on May 02, 2010, 11:31:15 AM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on May 01, 2010, 10:35:07 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on April 30, 2010, 03:39:14 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 30, 2010, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: mikasas on April 30, 2010, 02:13:53 PM
Am I alone in thinking Avatar was the biggest pile of Shite with a storyline you could see coming from the instant your man turned into one of them blue boyo's!
No you weren't.

+1

-1  I thought the effects were incredible and i'd love to fly one of those big bird things. It was an acid trip man... you young people  ::)

Agree Foxy! :P We sat there there the whole film thinkin, fcukn hell would ye not just love to be one of them things! Thats great imagination from whoever thought it up, writers, directer or whatever, to make people feel that, thats the aim, isnt it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on May 05, 2010, 08:46:52 PM
Anyone seen The international? Coming on now and for once i have the house and tv to myself an its only thing worth watchin on sky. Is it worth a watching
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 05, 2010, 08:55:43 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on May 05, 2010, 08:46:52 PM
Anyone seen The international? Coming on now and for once i have the house and tv to myself an its only thing worth watchin on sky. Is it worth a watching

If that's the best you can do with an empty house!!!

Yea not a bad auld flick, decent enough story to it if I can remember
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on May 06, 2010, 10:07:17 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on May 02, 2010, 03:32:38 AM
Saw Iron Man 2. Great film. good craic. It's Hollywood gong-wooh, but sure most people were expecting that. Not as good as the first film, but it ticks all the boxs that was expected in the sequel. including the Stan Lee cameo.
Have to agree there ziggy, good enough outing to the cinema! One little annoyance though was that in the orriginals war machine was black and white, in the way that iron man is red and yellow. Still pretty cool and impressive. Spoiler alert, but yer man at the race with the arm things was cool as F!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on May 06, 2010, 11:52:34 AM
Watched "An Education" and "The Ghost" over the past few days.

An Education was OK I guess. A bit drawn out and about a womans struggle in times gone by where she's torn between getting herself an education or marrying into money. I saw the twist coming a mile off but it was decent I guess 6/10

The Ghost was pretty entertaining. A political drama with a few twists and turns along the way. Fantastic cast in it also and a very good story. The twist in this one is a bit harder to get but I did enjoy the film. 2 things that bothered me were the length of it and the ending. Other than that I'd recommend it 7/10.

Hoping to see Iron Man 2 this weekend although the GF wants to see the first one before we do. Only problem is the bastardin thing isn't in any of the DVD shops in the town. Hopefully get her in Tesco this evenin!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on May 06, 2010, 12:00:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 06, 2010, 11:52:34 AM
Watched "An Education" and "The Ghost" over the past few days.

An Education was OK I guess. A bit drawn out and about a womans struggle in times gone by where she's torn between getting herself an education or marrying into money. I saw the twist coming a mile off but it was decent I guess 6/10

The Ghost was pretty entertaining. A political drama with a few twists and turns along the way. Fantastic cast in it also and a very good story. The twist in this one is a bit harder to get but I did enjoy the film. 2 things that bothered me were the length of it and the ending. Other than that I'd recommend it 7/10.

Hoping to see Iron Man 2 this weekend although the GF wants to see the first one before we do. Only problem is the bastardin thing isn't in any of the DVD shops in the town. Hopefully get her in Tesco this evenin!

got it in heatons the other day for 4 quid
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 07, 2010, 11:21:33 PM
Just watching Gladiator on DVD coz there is nothing halfway decent on tv... Haven't seen it in a good long time, it really is a serious flick!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on May 07, 2010, 11:56:24 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on May 07, 2010, 11:21:33 PM
Just watching Gladiator on DVD coz there is nothing halfway decent on tv... Haven't seen it in a good long time, it really is a serious flick!
Respectfully, not particularly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 09, 2010, 09:07:45 PM
Seen kickass today, good show, better than I expected.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 09, 2010, 09:13:04 PM
Watched Hot Tub Time Machine last night, it won't win any oscars or anything but some great laughs in it. Watched Gladiator recently, got me really excited for Robin Hood, looks excellent. 12th May release date, isn't it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 09, 2010, 09:13:49 PM
12th May yeah, I can't wait  ;D

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 09, 2010, 09:30:58 PM
Seriously can Hollywood come up with anything original these days?

Off the top of my head Clash of the titans, Nightmare on Elm Street,The Karate Kid, Robin hood, Alice in Wonderland & Wall street all remakes this year alone
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on May 09, 2010, 09:35:58 PM
Robin Hood is not a remake as I tries to tell the real story of Robin Hood (if he existed).  Well it is a remake but telling a different story.

Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on May 09, 2010, 09:36:39 PM
Watched Single Man.

It won't be many a person's cupan tae but I liked it a lot. Arty, great shots. Firth is excellent. Follows one day in the life of Firth who has decided he'll kill himself at the end of the day as he can't get over his ex-lover's death a few months earlier.

Unpredictable ending. Maybe not for some. I didn't see it coming.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 09, 2010, 09:45:10 PM
Black Hawk Down on RTÉ 2 now... good movie very enjoyable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 09, 2010, 09:48:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 09, 2010, 09:35:58 PM
Robin Hood is not a remake as I tries to tell the real story of Robin Hood (if he existed).  Well it is a remake but telling a different story.

Looking forward to it.

Make your mind up? didn't they try this with the new Batman film & tried to change the Story but made a balls of it IMO

Anyways Ridley Scott/Crowe has the makings of a good film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 09, 2010, 10:03:49 PM
Quote from: ross4life on May 09, 2010, 09:48:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 09, 2010, 09:35:58 PM
Robin Hood is not a remake as I tries to tell the real story of Robin Hood (if he existed).  Well it is a remake but telling a different story.

Looking forward to it.

Make your mind up? didn't they try this with the new Batman film & tried to change the Story but made a balls of it IMO

Anyways Ridley Scott/Crowe has the makings of a good film

Don't they refer to these kind of movie as "re-imagining" of the series instead of a remake
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 09, 2010, 10:12:22 PM
Quote from: ross4life on May 09, 2010, 09:48:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 09, 2010, 09:35:58 PM
Robin Hood is not a remake as I tries to tell the real story of Robin Hood (if he existed).  Well it is a remake but telling a different story.

Looking forward to it.

Make your mind up? didn't they try this with the new Batman film & tried to change the Story but made a balls of it IMO

Anyways Ridley Scott/Crowe has the makings of a good film
I'd agree, Robin Hood is no more a remake than "The Passion of the Christ" was a remake of "Jesus Chirst Superstar", The Robin Hood legend has existed for centuries and has undoubtedly interpreted and changed time after time, this is just a different take on it.  (plus there's no royalties to pay on stories this old)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 09, 2010, 10:13:55 PM
remakes & sequels overload the last few years IMO
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 09, 2010, 10:14:12 PM
Quote from: ross4life on May 09, 2010, 09:48:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 09, 2010, 09:35:58 PM
Robin Hood is not a remake as I tries to tell the real story of Robin Hood (if he existed).  Well it is a remake but telling a different story.

Looking forward to it.

Make your mind up? didn't they try this with the new Batman film & tried to change the Story but made a balls of it IMO

Anyways Ridley Scott/Crowe has the makings of a good film
you thought that the Batman Begins movie worse inferior to the others?  Definitely my favourite of them all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 09, 2010, 10:23:09 PM
Didn't like how they changed the story with Batman Begins (real story or not) Batman 1989 with Jack Nicholson was my favourite & if it wasn't for Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight would have been poor remake
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 09, 2010, 10:30:36 PM
Isn't there another Batman film coming out in the current "franchise"? I.e. Christian Bale et al.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 09, 2010, 11:42:52 PM
Yeah there is.

And as a fan of the comics when I was a bit younger the Chris Nolan movies are by far the closest in spirit to the best of the comic books.

By the way, on the subject of Nolan check this out... looks like it could be a cracker...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4H6R-hN-T4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4H6R-hN-T4)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 10, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Warner Bros. Entertainment.

What was it MC? Also, any idea when the third installment is due out? I remember hearing that the Joker will be in it again, fairly obvious given that he dind't die at the end of Dark Knight, I suppose, but will be interesting to see who gets the part.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 10, 2010, 10:11:36 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV8JrYqCuVA&feature=related

Try that trailer for the new Batman movie.

Batman Begins was much better than the last one. The last one was just another of the bland supeprhero movies that are flooding the market at present, Iron Man, Spider Man etc zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 10, 2010, 10:44:52 PM
Is Michael Emmerson confirmed as the Riddler? Take it this means no Joker.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 10, 2010, 11:10:39 PM
Quote from: paco on May 10, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Warner Bros. Entertainment.

What was it MC? Also, any idea when the third installment is due out? I remember hearing that the Joker will be in it again, fairly obvious given that he dind't die at the end of Dark Knight, I suppose, but will be interesting to see who gets the part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z75o-F6ja2I&feature=youtube_gdata (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z75o-F6ja2I&feature=youtube_gdata)

The official version. Inception. Looks awesome.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on May 10, 2010, 11:16:14 PM
Just watchin PS I love you for about the 10th time. Its class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on May 10, 2010, 11:43:49 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on May 10, 2010, 11:16:14 PM
Just watchin PS I love you for about the 10th time. Its class

Wind yer neck in! This is a thread for proper films!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 11, 2010, 08:29:09 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on May 10, 2010, 11:16:14 PM
Just watchin PS I love you for about the 10th time. Its class

Good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 11, 2010, 03:10:16 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on May 10, 2010, 11:16:14 PM
Just watchin PS I love you for about the 10th time. Its class

Comments like that lead me to point this out to you...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS37SNYjg8w
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bingobus on May 11, 2010, 03:16:34 PM
Bought Platoon for a fiver on DVD a few weeks back. Cracking show as was Full metal jacket.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 12, 2010, 09:19:24 AM
Man on Fire on RTÉ tonight at 10.30pm. Cracking film and well worth a watch if you haven't seen it before.
Doesn't portray Mexico city very well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 12, 2010, 10:49:38 AM
Man On Fire is class.  Denzel has done some class films in his time, some of my favourites being Fallen, He Got Game,John Q, Deja Vu, Hurricane and Man On Fire.  Looking forward to seeing that Book Of Eli one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 12, 2010, 11:02:04 AM
Nrico, would add Glory and Training Day to that list.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 12, 2010, 11:09:24 AM
Haven't seen Glory, must get it out sometime.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 12, 2010, 11:28:38 AM
Looking forward to Man on Fire tonight, one of the few Denzel films I've yet to see.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 12, 2010, 11:56:32 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 12, 2010, 10:49:38 AM
Man On Fire is class.  Denzel has done some class films in his time, some of my favourites being Fallen, He Got Game,John Q, Deja Vu, Hurricane and Man On Fire.  Looking forward to seeing that Book Of Eli one.

Watched The Taking of Pelham 123 the other night and thought it was very good, I be a fan of Denzel films myself
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 12, 2010, 12:57:02 PM
Quote from: paco on May 12, 2010, 11:28:38 AM
Looking forward to Man on Fire tonight, one of the few Denzel films I've yet to see.

I defy you not to have a tear in your eye at the end. Great flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on May 12, 2010, 12:59:54 PM
Had Shane skyplussed a few weeks there and watched it last night again, a classic Western, bloody brilliant show and nearly 60yrs old.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 12, 2010, 01:05:56 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on May 12, 2010, 12:57:02 PM
Quote from: paco on May 12, 2010, 11:28:38 AM
Looking forward to Man on Fire tonight, one of the few Denzel films I've yet to see.

I defy you not to have a tear in your eye at the end. Great flick.
Easy. Dakota Fanning looks like a demon child.Good movie but found it very slow to get going and about 20mins too long
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 12, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on May 12, 2010, 12:59:54 PM
Had Shane skyplussed a few weeks there and watched it last night again, a classic Western, bloody brilliant show and nearly 60yrs old.
Do you have to be that age to like that movie? :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on May 12, 2010, 01:08:25 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 12, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on May 12, 2010, 12:59:54 PM
Had Shane skyplussed a few weeks there and watched it last night again, a classic Western, bloody brilliant show and nearly 60yrs old.
Do you have to be that age to like that movie? :D
:D cheeky bastid  :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 12, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
What would be your top 3 Westerns?

Mine are: 1. The good, the bad and the ugly   2. Unforgiven    3. The Searchers
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 12, 2010, 01:10:24 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on May 12, 2010, 01:08:25 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 12, 2010, 01:07:39 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on May 12, 2010, 12:59:54 PM
Had Shane skyplussed a few weeks there and watched it last night again, a classic Western, bloody brilliant show and nearly 60yrs old.
Do you have to be that age to like that movie? :D
:D cheeky bastid  :-[
Ha,only messing,the auld lad always raves about that movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on May 12, 2010, 01:38:09 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 12, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
What would be your top 3 Westerns?

Mine are: 1. The good, the bad and the ugly   2. Unforgiven    3. The Searchers

1. The treasure of the sierra madre
2. The gunfighter
3. The good, the bad and the ugly

I could list dozens though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on May 12, 2010, 01:42:21 PM
1. Bad Day at Black Rock
2. High Noon
3. The Outlaw Josey Wales
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 12, 2010, 02:12:26 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 12, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
What would be your top 3 Westerns?

Mine are: 1. The good, the bad and the ugly   2. Unforgiven    3. The Searchers

Hard to argue that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hedley Lamarr on May 12, 2010, 02:16:59 PM
What about Blazing Saddles? :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on May 12, 2010, 02:19:04 PM
1.  Rio Bravo
2.  The Searchers
3.  Support your local Sheriff (the film I'm talking about is the one where the Jail is still being built).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 12, 2010, 02:20:04 PM
1= the man with no name

2= outlaw josey wales

3= true grit...


and one kinda wetern

paint your wagon.

WORST WESTERN EVER .....

Shane.... still haunted by that wee feckers voice...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 12, 2010, 02:20:29 PM
Not a bad choice Billys Boots.... mine are

1 Bad Day at Blackrock
2 The Outlaw Josey Wales
3 The Wild Bunch

For anyone who hasn't seen BDaB, a treat awaits............ Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Lee Marvin, Ernst Borgnine and ors at their best.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 12, 2010, 02:21:09 PM
Back to the Future Part III  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 12, 2010, 02:25:41 PM
Wild Wild West?



:D :D :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on May 12, 2010, 03:08:41 PM
Westerns

1.Tombstone
2. The Unforgiven
3. Once Upon a Time in The West

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on May 12, 2010, 03:15:38 PM
Impossible to choose a top three, for me.  All of the above (except the awful spaghetti Westerns shite) are contenders, and I'd have to add

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
Pale Rider
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 12, 2010, 03:22:19 PM
I don't think the next generation will appreciate the Westerns as much as some of us who grew up on them would.

There are so many to choose from with the majority listed being major contenders for top 3 honours.


With films its' very hard to pick your Number 1 film of all time or even your Top 3.  You can pick films you would watch over and over again, or cinematographic classics, or low budget masterpieces.

I don't even think I could list my Top 25 and be completely happy with it - there would always be one or two I would think about exchanging with other ones......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 12, 2010, 04:22:30 PM
1. Unforgiven
2. The Quick and the Dead
3. Shane
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 12, 2010, 04:25:53 PM
Don't forget the Classic, The Magnificent seven
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 12, 2010, 06:28:57 PM
I don't like westerns.

I blame the oul boy for repeatedly watching the good the bad and the ugly.  Couldnt stand it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 14, 2010, 01:40:55 PM
Went to the cinema last night to watch Hot Tub Time Machine. Good craic and plenty of laughs in it. It's in the same vein as The Hangover, so if you enjoyed it, you'll like this also. Was also great seeing Chevy Chase back on the big screen again, even if it was only a small role he had.

So if you liked The Hangover and like cheap laughs, it's not a bad way to evening.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 14, 2010, 05:12:38 PM
Trunk shot from Tarantino's films

(http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/imagebuzz/terminal01/2010/5/10/15/the-tarantino-shot-26125-1273520089-13.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 14, 2010, 05:27:31 PM
"What Howard Johnson says is right!"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on May 14, 2010, 05:44:33 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 12, 2010, 06:28:57 PM
I don't like westerns.

I blame the oul boy for repeatedly watching the good the bad and the ugly.  Couldnt stand it.

You wouldnt have lasted a day back then. You'd have been shot in the back comin out of an old saloon.

(For bein cantankerous). ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 14, 2010, 11:09:11 PM
if I lived back then puck I'd have all in front of me shot!


Seen Robin Hood tonight, fuckin brilliant! Some great battle scenes. Most enjoyable film I seen in a long time. Can't wait for the sequel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 14, 2010, 11:23:22 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 12, 2010, 06:28:57 PM
I don't like westerns.

I blame the oul boy for repeatedly watching the good the bad and the ugly.  Couldnt stand it.

I agree with you Pints, sick of them. Dad watched a lot of them when I was growing up, so that probably what sickened me to them. He's watching one on TG4 now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 15, 2010, 03:20:23 PM

i tried to watched "i'm not there" last night... watched about 40mins but just couldn't get into it...

is it worth watching the end?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 15, 2010, 06:23:22 PM
Finally got to see Clash of the Titans & Hot tub Time Machine, titans wasn't a patch on the original they seemed to put more effort into the 3d effects but it had some good scenes  & hot Tub was enjoyable (squirrel bit really funny) hangover is still better than this IMO

I would recommend both films but don't expect classics, time to watch Robin hood, Iron man 2 & looking forward to Predators in July  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 15, 2010, 06:55:52 PM
Quote from: ross4life on May 15, 2010, 06:23:22 PM
Finally got to see Clash of the Titans & Hot tub Time Machine, titans wasn't a patch on the original they seemed to put more effort into the 3d effects but it had some good scenes  & hot Tub was enjoyable (squirrel bit really funny) hangover is still better than this IMO

I would recommend both films but don't expect classics, time to watch Robin hood, Iron man 2 & looking forward to Predators in July  :)

Now you're talking....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 16, 2010, 06:52:45 PM
They must have been listening to everyone on here talking about Westerns. 3:10 to Yuma tonight at 9pm on channel 5, anyone seen it? Any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 16, 2010, 07:00:24 PM
Quote from: paco on May 16, 2010, 06:52:45 PM
They must have been listening to everyone on here talking about Westerns. 3:10 to Yuma tonight at 9pm on channel 5, anyone seen it? Any use?

Yea very enjoyable movie.  Crowe, Bale and especially Ben Foster give good performances
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on May 16, 2010, 07:21:27 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 12, 2010, 06:28:57 PM
I don't like westerns.

I blame the oul boy for repeatedly watching the good the bad and the ugly.  Couldnt stand it.

Showing my age here...but...we won the Rice Cup in 1975...beat St Marys Belfast in the Final in Davitt Park...our reward was watching The Good,The Bad and The Ugly on a big screen in the assembly hall and all the minerals and crisps you could handle....the boots were filled :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on May 16, 2010, 07:43:59 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 14, 2010, 11:09:11 PM
if I lived back then puck I'd have all in front of me shot!


Seen Robin Hood tonight, fuckin brilliant! Some great battle scenes. Most enjoyable film I seen in a long time. Can't wait for the sequel.

It was rubbish... a poor man's Brave Heart. Rubbish story, predictable battles and a very pointless movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on May 16, 2010, 10:29:27 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on May 16, 2010, 07:43:59 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 14, 2010, 11:09:11 PM
if I lived back then puck I'd have all in front of me shot!


Seen Robin Hood tonight, fuckin brilliant! Some great battle scenes. Most enjoyable film I seen in a long time. Can't wait for the sequel.

It was rubbish... a poor man's Brave Heart. Rubbish story, predictable battles and a very pointless movie.
Nonsense.
Pointless movie? all movies are pointless.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 16, 2010, 10:40:21 PM
A poor man's Braveheart might not necessarily be a bad thing? Also got to watch Man on Fire after recording it on Thursday, good show, wasn't quite as emotional as I had been led to believe, good film all the same.

"On to the next life for you, my friend. Don't worry, you won't be lonely"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 17, 2010, 12:10:32 AM
Robin Hood is a very good entertaining movie, but it doesn't appear to have pleased the critics or the artsy fartsy crowd or those who want to stick to the original story as much as possible. He only used his bow and arrow once in the movie they whined, or twice to be more accurate but who the hell cares. There is more than enough action to make up for that.

On to the Westerns, I love open Range with Kevin Costner and Robert Duval????, a simply great movie. Costner reminds me of the very lengthy but high quality dances with wolves. Also another one I like is Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. I don't know too much about these old westerns, I only liked the ones involving indians.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longrunsthefox on May 17, 2010, 12:18:55 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 16, 2010, 10:29:27 PM
Quote from: longrunsthefox on May 16, 2010, 07:43:59 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on May 14, 2010, 11:09:11 PM
if I lived back then puck I'd have all in front of me shot!


Seen Robin Hood tonight, fuckin brilliant! Some great battle scenes. Most enjoyable film I seen in a long time. Can't wait for the sequel.

It was rubbish... a poor man's Brave Heart. Rubbish story, predictable battles and a very pointless movie.
Nonsense.
Pointless movie? all movies are pointless.

ban TV and now movies  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on May 17, 2010, 12:21:54 AM
Seen Robin Hood tonight, i thought it was average to be honest. Expected a lot more, hope the sequel is much better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on May 17, 2010, 12:29:14 AM
QuoteReturn of a Man Called Horse.

I thought this was about Gavin Devlin's re-introduction to the Tyrone Team before the 2003 All Ireland Final after serving a 13 week suspension for doing something to Colin Parkinson of Laois.

But it can't be a "Western" as he is from East Tyrone

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 17, 2010, 12:33:16 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 17, 2010, 12:10:32 AM
Robin Hood is a very good entertaining movie, but it doesn't appear to have pleased the critics or the artsy fartsy crowd or those who want to stick to the original story as much as possible. He only used his bow and arrow once in the movie they whined, or twice to be more accurate but who the hell cares. There is more than enough action to make up for that.

On to the Westerns, I love open Range with Kevin Costner and Robert Duval????, a simply great movie. Costner reminds me of the very lengthy but high quality dances with wolves. Also another one I like is Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. I don't know too much about these old westerns, I only liked the ones involving indians.

Open Range is a top movie... one of my favourite westerns and maybe the best western of the "modern era" maybe?
Haven't seen Seraphim Falls yet - must get on that soon
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 17, 2010, 09:47:12 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on May 17, 2010, 12:33:16 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 17, 2010, 12:10:32 AM
Robin Hood is a very good entertaining movie, but it doesn't appear to have pleased the critics or the artsy fartsy crowd or those who want to stick to the original story as much as possible. He only used his bow and arrow once in the movie they whined, or twice to be more accurate but who the hell cares. There is more than enough action to make up for that.

On to the Westerns, I love open Range with Kevin Costner and Robert Duval????, a simply great movie. Costner reminds me of the very lengthy but high quality dances with wolves. Also another one I like is Seraphim Falls with Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. I don't know too much about these old westerns, I only liked the ones involving indians.

Open Range is a top movie... one of my favourite westerns and maybe the best western of the "modern era" maybe?
Haven't seen Seraphim Falls yet - must get on that soon

Its excellent, watch it with 5.1 surround sound, one of the coolest experiences ever.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 17, 2010, 09:51:41 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on May 17, 2010, 12:29:14 AM
QuoteReturn of a Man Called Horse.

I thought this was about Gavin Devlin's re-introduction to the Tyrone Team before the 2003 All Ireland Final after serving a 13 week suspension for doing something to Colin Parkinson of Laois.

But it can't be a "Western" as he is from East Tyrone

:D :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on May 17, 2010, 12:34:36 PM
Watched Law Abiding Citizen yesterday.
Gerald Butler kept doing a weird thing with his mouth when he spoke-kinda distracted me during it.

It was just ok IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 17, 2010, 12:48:45 PM
Quote from: maggie on May 17, 2010, 12:34:36 PM
Watched Law Abiding Citizen yesterday.
Gerald Butler kept doing a weird thing with his mouth when he spoke-kinda distracted me during it.

It was just ok IMO.

I hated it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 19, 2010, 12:51:17 AM
Seen Robin Hood tonight, really dissapointed. Not saying it was a bad film, but I was expecting it to be brilliant, bit of a let down! Found Crowe a bit hard to understand at times as well. Hope the rest of the Summer blockbusters aren't such letdowns anyway!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 19, 2010, 01:25:57 AM
watched Iron man 2 liked the first one better
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 19, 2010, 09:14:41 AM
Quote from: paco on May 19, 2010, 12:51:17 AM
Seen Robin Hood tonight, really dissapointed. Not saying it was a bad film, but I was expecting it to be brilliant, bit of a let down! Found Crowe a bit hard to understand at times as well. Hope the rest of the Summer blockbusters aren't such letdowns anyway!

+1

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 19, 2010, 12:14:49 PM
Have watched a good deal of movies lately... I saw Sherlock Holmes the other day - thought it was first class... very witty and Downey Jr and Jude Law worked well opposite each other - hopefully there will be a sequel.

I saw District 9 over the weekend too.  It was a strange one, a good show all the same though.  First half hour of it was like a mock-umentary/documentary then it turned into a serious show.

Harry Brown was very good, a lot darker than Gran Torino, with a fast paced final 20 minutes to it too.

15 minutes must be a good couple of years old at this stage, Ed Burns and DeNiro are in it.  Wasn't expecting a lot from it to be honest but turned out to be fairly enjoyable.  Burns isn't a bad actor - don't see enough of him
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 19, 2010, 01:51:30 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on May 19, 2010, 12:14:49 PM
Have watched a good deal of movies lately... I saw Sherlock Holmes the other day - thought it was first class... very witty and Downey Jr and Jude Law worked well opposite each other - hopefully there will be a sequel.

I saw District 9 over the weekend too.  It was a strange one, a good show all the same though.  First half hour of it was like a mock-umentary/documentary then it turned into a serious show.

Harry Brown was very good, a lot darker than Gran Torino, with a fast paced final 20 minutes to it too.

15 minutes must be a good couple of years old at this stage, Ed Burns and DeNiro are in it.  Wasn't expecting a lot from it to be honest but turned out to be fairly enjoyable.  Burns isn't a bad actor - don't see enough of him

I thought District 9 was very good too, the main man in it was hilarious at times.  I only saw a bit of 15 minutes but have to watch it all sometime, agree with you regarding Burns, very good and likeable in anything I have saw him in.  Heard lots of good reports about Sherlock Holmes, but doesn't appeal to me.  I imagine it to be something like 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlmen'.  These type of steampunk films can be hit or miss.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on May 19, 2010, 03:23:10 PM
Watched Sherlock Holmes last night - not bad, but a tad long winded.

Plus, I didnt know that they fought crouching tiger style in Engerland back then.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 22, 2010, 04:03:22 PM
Arnold watches the new Karate Kid trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdrFwikfJNk  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hedley Lamarr on May 23, 2010, 09:31:53 AM
Watched Solomon Kane the other night, thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 24, 2010, 09:04:43 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 19, 2010, 03:23:10 PM
Watched Sherlock Holmes last night - not bad, but a tad long winded.

Plus, I didnt know that they fought crouching tiger style in Engerland back then.

I have only ever fell asleep watching one film in my life, and on Friday night Sherlock Holmes became the second. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on May 24, 2010, 09:56:10 AM
New nightmare on Elm Street really was a nightmare, painfull to watch and not in a good way!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 24, 2010, 10:48:03 AM
I watch Wall Street (1987) last night.

Really good film. It has aged well since the 80's and is still valid today.

I think a squeal is due out soon
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 24, 2010, 12:30:42 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 24, 2010, 10:48:03 AM
I watch Wall Street (1987) last night.

Really good film. It has aged well since the 80's and is still valid today.

I think a squeal is due out soon

a squeal, whos in that movie, sounds good though. ;)

In all seriousness Wall Street is a classic, hope the sequel is as good, shia le beouf is in it as is michael douglas..

Seen Robin Hood, went in with very low expectations and was pleasantly suprised, it was good, original take on the story..

Sherlock holmes was excellent movie, beyond me how any one fell asleep during it, tomb raider was the only one i fell asleep during, after Angelinas shower scene i might add.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 24, 2010, 01:10:29 PM
I went to Prince of Persia in the cinema last night. A solidly entertaining movie, the actions scenes are what it is all about and they carry the movie.

7 out of 10,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 24, 2010, 01:19:39 PM
What was the correct score in your match yesterday BHMan?  I have seen two different scores for it in a couple of places
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 24, 2010, 07:40:30 PM
I watched a couple of films on DVD over the weekend.

1st up was Sherlock Holmes. Wasn't sure what to make of this at the start, but I did enjoy this a lot. By no stretch of the imagination was this Sherlock, but in name only, but if you can get over that, a terrifically funny film. Robert Downey Jr was brilliant as ever and even though I'm not a fan of Jude Law, he played the role well here.

The 2nd film was Men Who Stare at Goats. One of the oddest films I've seen in a few years, but still a great film. Funny in parts and surreal in others. I had to keep reminding myself that most of the stuff in the film happened and not from the heads of some Hollywood writer. Great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 24, 2010, 07:46:39 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 24, 2010, 12:30:42 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 24, 2010, 10:48:03 AM
I watch Wall Street (1987) last night.

Really good film. It has aged well since the 80's and is still valid today.

I think a squeal is due out soon

a squeal, whos in that movie, sounds good though. ;)

In all seriousness Wall Street is a classic, hope the sequel is as good, shia le beouf is in it as is michael douglas..

Seen Robin Hood, went in with very low expectations and was pleasantly suprised, it was good, original take on the story..

Sherlock holmes was excellent movie, beyond me how any one fell asleep during it, tomb raider was the only one i fell asleep during, after Angelinas shower scene i might add.

I bet it was her hypnotic fish lips that did it  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 24, 2010, 08:28:31 PM
Watched Sherlock Holmes there and it was mediocre at best.  It all tied together well at the end but for the most part of the film I was wondering what the actual plot was....RDJ and Jude Law worked well together.  Dubious fight scenes now in fairness.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 24, 2010, 09:59:10 PM
I was at Bad Lieutenant with Nicholas Cage on Friday. I never knew he was a nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Werner Herzog who has a habit of making his movies a bit different and a bit crazy(FitzCarraldo). Some funny moments in the movie that would  make you laugh thinking about them. A lot of American, cop gangster movies follow the same formula and blend into one another, this one is different and keeps you entertained. I liked it a lot

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2010, 10:02:11 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 24, 2010, 12:30:42 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 24, 2010, 10:48:03 AM
I watch Wall Street (1987) last night.

Really good film. It has aged well since the 80's and is still valid today.

I think a squeal is due out soon

a squeal, whos in that movie, sounds good though. ;)

In all seriousness Wall Street is a classic, hope the sequel is as good, shia le beouf is in it as is michael douglas..

Seen Robin Hood, went in with very low expectations and was pleasantly suprised, it was good, original take on the story..

Sherlock holmes was excellent movie, beyond me how any one fell asleep during it, tomb raider was the only one i fell asleep during, after Angelinas shower scene i might add.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps is out in a couple of months I think. It has received pretty average reviews from its first screening in Cannes. The original is a classic so I'll have to watch the sequel regardless!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 24, 2010, 10:43:51 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 24, 2010, 09:59:10 PM
I was at Bad Lieutenant with Nicholas Cage on Friday. I never knew he was a nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Werner Herzog who has a habit of making his movies a bit different and a bit crazy(FitzCarraldo). Some funny moments in the movie that would  make you laugh thinking about them. A lot of American, cop gangster movies follow the same formula and blend into one another, this one is different and keeps you entertained. I liked it a lot

8 out of 10.
name dropper, was he good craic?  Always thought he'd be a bit two faced ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 24, 2010, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 24, 2010, 09:59:10 PM
I was at Bad Lieutenant with Nicholas Cage on Friday. I never knew he was a nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Werner Herzog who has a habit of making his movies a bit different and a bit crazy(FitzCarraldo). Some funny moments in the movie that would  make you laugh thinking about them. A lot of American, cop gangster movies follow the same formula and blend into one another, this one is different and keeps you entertained. I liked it a lot

8 out of 10.

Yea when he decided he was gonna be an actor he changed his name because he wanted to make it on his own steam and not on the back of his famous family...  Fair dues to him
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2010, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on May 24, 2010, 10:43:51 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 24, 2010, 09:59:10 PM
I was at Bad Lieutenant with Nicholas Cage on Friday. I never knew he was a nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Werner Herzog who has a habit of making his movies a bit different and a bit crazy(FitzCarraldo). Some funny moments in the movie that would  make you laugh thinking about them. A lot of American, cop gangster movies follow the same formula and blend into one another, this one is different and keeps you entertained. I liked it a lot

8 out of 10.
name dropper, was he good craic?  Always thought he'd be a bit two faced ;)
Sure he's wild at heart.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on May 24, 2010, 11:26:22 PM
Hes a feckin lord of war that boy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 24, 2010, 11:37:10 PM
but he was never a true wicker man
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on May 24, 2010, 11:48:09 PM
by the by, I see RTÉ 2 are doing a Clint Eastwood weekend this weekend celebrating his 80th birthday.  Some cracking movies on the cards - a few Westerns, Dirty Harry movies and Letters from Iwo Jima - which I still haven't managed to see even though I've been meaning to since it came out on DVD
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on May 24, 2010, 11:54:27 PM
Clint Eastwood block set coming out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 25, 2010, 08:26:05 AM
He changed hisname so it looked like he made it on his own. Obviously he went into movies and still had the family connections.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 25, 2010, 01:05:38 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on May 24, 2010, 11:48:09 PM
by the by, I see RTÉ 2 are doing a Clint Eastwood weekend this weekend celebrating his 80th birthday.  Some cracking movies on the cards - a few Westerns, Dirty Harry movies and Letters from Iwo Jima - which I still haven't managed to see even though I've been meaning to since it came out on DVD

This won't be a popular statement, but Letters From Iwo Jima might be the best war movie ever made.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 25, 2010, 01:09:10 PM
Would you need to have seen Flags of our Fathers before watching Iwo Jima or vice versa?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on May 25, 2010, 01:16:08 PM
Quote from: paco on May 25, 2010, 01:09:10 PM
Would you need to have seen Flags of our Fathers before watching Iwo Jima or vice versa?

Nah, they're both fairly independent of each other if I remember right. Letters from Iwo Jima is a lot better so I'd watch it second. Flags of Our Fathers is decent, but would be a let down in comparison.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 25, 2010, 02:11:27 PM
Quote from: AFS on May 25, 2010, 01:16:08 PM
Quote from: paco on May 25, 2010, 01:09:10 PM
Would you need to have seen Flags of our Fathers before watching Iwo Jima or vice versa?

Nah, they're both fairly independent of each other if I remember right. Letters from Iwo Jima is a lot better so I'd watch it second. Flags of Our Fathers is decent, but would be a let down in comparison.

I have the two on DVD, and still have to conclude watching the 2nd half of Flags of Our Fathers but it was so poor that I keep putting it off.  Looking forward to the other one based on the good reports I have heard on it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on May 25, 2010, 02:26:19 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on May 24, 2010, 11:15:11 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 24, 2010, 09:59:10 PM
I was at Bad Lieutenant with Nicholas Cage on Friday. I never knew he was a nephew of Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Werner Herzog who has a habit of making his movies a bit different and a bit crazy(FitzCarraldo). Some funny moments in the movie that would  make you laugh thinking about them. A lot of American, cop gangster movies follow the same formula and blend into one another, this one is different and keeps you entertained. I liked it a lot

8 out of 10.

Yea when he decided he was gonna be an actor he changed his name because he wanted to make it on his own steam and not on the back of his famous family...  Fair dues to him

Sure his uncle cast him in two movies (one as a lead role, coppolas daughter was in it as well) very early on in his career, you could argue that the name change was simply used to cloak the appearance of nepotism.
Remember this is the same uncle that cast his own daughter in seven of his films and helped launch the career of another nephew jason schwartzman, so no stranger to the old nepotism.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Aerlik on May 25, 2010, 02:39:54 PM
I watched Food Inc. last Saturday night.  Bloody good show.  I anticipated it would be something like Ruth Ozeki's novel, My Year Of Meat which I read about 12 years ago.

It is really hard to believe that it is cheaper to buy two burgers from Muck Donalds than to buy three carrots.  FFS.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 25, 2010, 02:41:01 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on May 25, 2010, 01:05:38 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on May 24, 2010, 11:48:09 PM
by the by, I see RTÉ 2 are doing a Clint Eastwood weekend this weekend celebrating his 80th birthday.  Some cracking movies on the cards - a few Westerns, Dirty Harry movies and Letters from Iwo Jima - which I still haven't managed to see even though I've been meaning to since it came out on DVD

This won't be a popular statement, but Letters From Iwo Jima might be the best war movie ever made.

Have to completely disagree - it would not even make a top 3 list.
Read both books before watching the movies.  The books are epic, the movies are dull in comparison and can never fully convey the message the books expressed.

For War movies IMO you can't look past Saving Private Ryan
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on May 25, 2010, 02:43:38 PM
'All quiet on the western front', cracking film and book for those that like to read a story and see it translated onto the big screen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 25, 2010, 02:45:42 PM
Have to say that I was underwhelmed by both Iwo Jima movies. Best Eastwood war movies imo were Where Eagles Dare, Kellys Heroes, Outlaw Josey Whales and Heartbreak Ridge.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 29, 2010, 07:29:03 PM
Got to see Looking for Eric Last night i was expecting a crappy footy film about Eric Cantona! but it was uplifting, entertaining and amusing film With some good acting by Cantona!

I think the film kinda gave the message if you smoke hash everything will be ok?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 29, 2010, 08:36:13 PM
I saw Bad Leutenant - Port of call New Orleanes


Its absolutely f*cking sh!te.

Dower plot about a sc**bag cop you dont give a shite for.
Hated it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 29, 2010, 09:00:54 PM
I saw Rec2 last night, a horror movie about zombies taking over a house and the police sealing it off and you see the movie through a video camera a group of cops carry around the house. A solid horror movie, 7 out of 10.

I think Bad Lieutenant is different, but is still a good and entertaining movie.

The other big news is that Resident Evil 4 is on the way. I am a fan of the game and 2 of the 3 movies. The trailer looked ok but didn't have any zombies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 30, 2010, 10:28:40 PM
Quote from: Aerlik on May 25, 2010, 02:39:54 PM
I watched Food Inc. last Saturday night.  Bloody good show.  I anticipated it would be something like Ruth Ozeki's novel, My Year Of Meat which I read about 12 years ago.

It is really hard to believe that it is cheaper to buy two burgers from Muck Donalds than to buy three carrots.  FFS.
maybe in perth aerlik, but over here you can a bag with six carrots in it for 49c in aldi.
Quote from: The Iceman on May 25, 2010, 02:41:01 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on May 25, 2010, 01:05:38 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on May 24, 2010, 11:48:09 PM
by the by, I see RTÉ 2 are doing a Clint Eastwood weekend this weekend celebrating his 80th birthday.  Some cracking movies on the cards - a few Westerns, Dirty Harry movies and Letters from Iwo Jima - which I still haven't managed to see even though I've been meaning to since it came out on DVD

This won't be a popular statement, but Letters From Iwo Jima might be the best war movie ever made.

Have to completely disagree - it would not even make a top 3 list.
Read both books before watching the movies.  The books are epic, the movies are dull in comparison and can never fully convey the message the books expressed.

For War movies IMO you can't look past Saving Private Ryan
But you could say that about almost any book iceman, it's rare for a movie to live up to the book, i'd say almost impossible really, in fact, they're not comparable at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 30, 2010, 11:45:46 PM
Comparing books to movies , movies to books etc is stupid. How good can something be when you already know the ending and everything that happens along the way.

All I want to know is was the movie good? I don't want to know about the book. Save that for the book reccomendation topic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 30, 2010, 11:53:03 PM
I saw The Losers tonight, about a teams os US secret service special forces that get framed for a crime they didn't commit kind of thing. Ithought it was a very good mixture of action and humour. Trying to copy the A Team and ride on their coat tails I suppose and if that or 'ots of cheesy humour and Hollywood action is going to bother you, don't go.

8 out of 10.

8 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 03, 2010, 04:28:52 PM
Anyone see Platoon last night on ITV4? Thought it was very good. Apocalypse Now on TCM tonight at 9 I think. War movies seem to be all the rage on TV at the minute, they must really be paying attention to this thread!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on June 03, 2010, 04:35:44 PM
Watched Shutter Island last night. Great film. And havent seen a great film in a long time up until this one. Don't know if anyone else here has seen it but to those who have, it makes you think doesn't it?! DiCaprio was excellent in it too once again
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 03, 2010, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on June 03, 2010, 04:35:44 PM
Watched Shutter Island last night. Great film. And havent seen a great film in a long time up until this one. Don't know if anyone else here has seen it but to those who have, it makes you think doesn't it?! DiCaprio was excellent in it too once again

Ya shutter Island got a good few comments on this thread when it was in the cinema.
I really enjoyed too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on June 03, 2010, 08:03:21 PM
Watched Ondine there last night - think the girls would enjoy it more but not a bad show - wait for it on DVD definitely a Thursday night movie.
Daybreakers was average enough - could have been great had they had more of a budget.
Watched Boondock Saints again for nostalgia - fantastic show still.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 03, 2010, 09:17:52 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 29, 2010, 08:36:13 PM
I saw Bad Leutenant - Port of call New Orleanes


Its absolutely f*cking sh!te.

Dower plot about a sc**bag cop you dont give a shite for.
Hated it.
It has had fantastic reviews in all the papers I've looked at. Will give it a shot when it comes out on dvd.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 03, 2010, 10:25:32 PM
I really liked Bad Lieutenant, it is entertaining and a bit different.

I also liked Shutter Island, it is a powerful dramatic movie that you will remember. It has had mixed reviews on here, people either seem to love it or hate it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on June 03, 2010, 10:40:38 PM
Must say I loved it. makes ya think about the fragile mind!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on June 07, 2010, 09:32:09 PM
Watched Robin Hood yesterday - and really really enjoyed it. Nice to see a different take on the story and there are a few parts through it where you are wondering how this story is going to reconcile with the "legends" - but it gets there in the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 07, 2010, 09:32:56 PM
Cloverfield on now on 4, it would give you a sore head watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on June 08, 2010, 02:15:28 PM
Nightmare on Elm Street is brutal boys. My woman who is scared very easily thought it was shite, for me anyway, thats a measure of how truly un-scary it was. Really wish hada went and seen Iron man 2 instead.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 08, 2010, 04:14:48 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on June 03, 2010, 08:03:21 PM
Watched Boondock Saints again for nostalgia - fantastic show still.

I was in Canada earlier in the year and a few fellas over there were raving about the Boondock Saints and couldnt believe I never heard of it! Must watch it some time...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 08, 2010, 05:21:29 PM
One of my favourite films Road House  tonight on TCM at 9.

I thought he'd be bigger.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on June 08, 2010, 05:57:35 PM
Powerful show alright Denn.  The sequel was on a while back - pure brutal.


Seen the Blind Side at the weekend - good effort, feel good movie - enjoyed it now in fairness.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 08, 2010, 10:41:51 PM
Just back from Robin Hood. Decent auld show, with some good battle scenes. Didn't realise Robin was Irish ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on June 08, 2010, 11:09:59 PM
watched Harry Brown the other day and it was very good. Michael Caine was very good in it.

Also Mike Bassett England Managr is well worth a watch for the laugh and as its world cup time!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on June 08, 2010, 11:29:09 PM
Quote from: andoireabu on June 08, 2010, 11:09:59 PM
watched Harry Brown the other day and it was very good. Michael Caine was very good in it.

Also Mike Bassett England Managr is well worth a watch for the laugh and as its world cup time!

4 4 fcking 2!

I enjoyed that part particularly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on June 08, 2010, 11:42:26 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 08, 2010, 11:29:09 PM
Quote from: andoireabu on June 08, 2010, 11:09:59 PM
watched Harry Brown the other day and it was very good. Michael Caine was very good in it.

Also Mike Bassett England Managr is well worth a watch for the laugh and as its world cup time!

4 4 fcking 2!

I enjoyed that part particularly.
Tonka: "Look lads its a jacuzzi....oh bollocks, i've shit meself"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 09, 2010, 12:28:53 AM
Went to see "Shes out of my league" tonight. I suppose it would be classed as a rom com for blokes.  a good funny feel good movie. 7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on June 09, 2010, 10:42:35 PM
Road house is unreal..

'so what if someone calls my moma a whore?'....'is she?'

hahaha

love that mike bassett film too..

(Irish team arrive at airport) 'hey up lads, its the england B team!'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 10, 2010, 02:24:51 PM
Quote from: EagleLord on June 09, 2010, 10:42:35 PM
Road house is unreal..

'so what if someone calls my moma a whore?'....'is she?'

hahaha


Roadhouse what a show...  Peter Griffth loves it too  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uxddjd2-s8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDURfLc9u0g&feature=related

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 10, 2010, 04:51:31 PM
Anyone seen that Hot tub Time Machine yet?
Great quality torrent of it on piratebay atm
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 10, 2010, 05:00:49 PM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

Wash your mouth out.  The first is the best.

See if there's a Black and White that can do a drive by...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 10, 2010, 05:04:21 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 10, 2010, 05:00:49 PM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

Wash your mouth out.  The first is the best.

See if there's a Black and White that can do a drive by...

It was great, but I really didn't expect what happened in the second one! The way he does away with the plane of terrorists was textbook Mc Clane.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on June 11, 2010, 09:53:56 AM
Shes out of my league, brilliant! As I said on the hot ladies thread, I would go see it again just to see Alice Eve strip down to her underwear..sensational..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JohnDenver on June 11, 2010, 10:05:00 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 10, 2010, 04:51:31 PM
Anyone seen that Hot tub Time Machine yet?
Great quality torrent of it on piratebay atm

Decent enough show LL, easy viewing and a fair few one liners and laughs in it. Worth the watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 11, 2010, 11:56:49 AM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

WUM !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 11, 2010, 01:00:34 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 11, 2010, 11:56:49 AM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

WUM !

Unfortunately not. I'm not saying it's not good, just my least favourite! Some film but I preferred the second.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on June 11, 2010, 03:10:19 PM
Quote from: paco on June 11, 2010, 01:00:34 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 11, 2010, 11:56:49 AM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

WUM !


The first is a classic! The second is a cop-out. (no pun intended, its shite)
With a Vengence is very good and Die Hard 4 is crap IMO  ;)
Unfortunately not. I'm not saying it's not good, just my least favourite! Some film but I preferred the second.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on June 11, 2010, 08:10:32 PM
seen that hot tub time machine, it's ok, nothing special. 

Seen "exam" as well, that's an interesting one.


I'm not a fan of the die hard films either
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 12, 2010, 12:53:03 PM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

Ban him mod!!!

The first Die Hard is arguably one of the best action films of all time IMHO. Ironically, I didn't like the 2nd one at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GBXII on June 12, 2010, 01:01:57 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 12, 2010, 12:53:03 PM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

Ban him mod!!!

The first Die Hard is arguably one of the best action films of all time IMHO. Ironically, I didn't like the 2nd one at all.

While it is subjective as to whether you think a film or not that is one of the most ridiculous comments I've read in a long time! The 1st Die Hard is by a mile the best and one of the best action films of all time as was mentioned. Terrible taste.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 12, 2010, 01:17:50 PM
Jesus Christ, maybe I should have kept that one to myself! I'll have to watch it again and see if maybe I missed something, this can't be right. By the way, saying it was the worst doesn't mean I didn't like it, it was very good, my least favourite would probably be a more accurate description.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on June 12, 2010, 03:27:30 PM
Quote from: GBXII on June 12, 2010, 01:01:57 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 12, 2010, 12:53:03 PM
Quote from: paco on June 10, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Finally got round to watching all the Die Hards this past few days, long time waiting. Anyone any opinions? I think the first one would be the worst. Thought the second in particular was great. Fourth also a lot better than I thought it would be.

Ban him mod!!!

The first Die Hard is arguably one of the best action films of all time IMHO. Ironically, I didn't like the 2nd one at all.

While it is subjective as to whether you think a film or not that is one of the most ridiculous comments I've read in a long time! The 1st Die Hard is by a mile the best and one of the best action films of all time as was mentioned. Terrible taste.
It was a joke. Chillax.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on June 12, 2010, 08:22:42 PM

watched men who stare at goats... enjoyed it!

watched up.. didn't think it was that great ... its no wall e
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 13, 2010, 12:21:11 PM
Watched Lovely Bones the other night, very good show. 

Got through about 30 minutes of Alice in Wonderland before I turned it off, pure and utter rubbish.

Was looking forward to seeing The Road last night, was very drawn out and I was a bit disappointed by it to be honest.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 13, 2010, 12:42:47 PM
The Road is a movie that you are supposed to be disappointed by.

Alice in Wonderland is just another average 3d movie. All the effort is put into being 3 d and not the story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hedley Lamarr on June 13, 2010, 01:03:17 PM
Any of you see Unthinkable?

Thought it very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 13, 2010, 02:56:05 PM
Watched "the blind side" on Friday night. Found it to be a better show than I thought it would be. True story and worth a look
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 13, 2010, 09:47:25 PM
I'm aware I may have lost whatever little respect I may have had on this thread but just thought everyone would appreciate knowing that Lucky Number Slevin is on Film4 in an hour.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2010, 10:04:43 PM
Inception looks the ticket. Christopher Nolan direction and Leonardo diCaprio amongst others so can't be bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on June 13, 2010, 10:14:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 13, 2010, 10:04:43 PM
Inception looks the ticket. Christopher Nolan direction and Leonardo diCaprio amongst others so can't
be bad.

Yeah looks class. Very much a bit of a Dark Knight feel to it imo going by the trailer, and seems like a solid thriller, should be very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on June 16, 2010, 12:29:03 PM
Saw Sherlock Holmes last night. Very middling/ so so. Imo sort of fell between 2 stools of being trying to be gothic and whimsical at the same time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 16, 2010, 08:29:38 PM
Wedding Crashers at 9 on Film4, love that film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 23, 2010, 12:50:32 AM
I saw Brooklyns finest, today. A raw gritty gangster,cop movie. I thought it was very good, I would compare it to The Departed, and Gomorrah.

8 out of 10.?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on June 23, 2010, 01:01:25 AM
Quote from: paco on June 16, 2010, 08:29:38 PM
Wedding Crashers at 9 on Film4, love that Isla Fisher

fixed for yeah  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on June 23, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
Up in the Air- possibly thee worst film I've watched recently, was it not nominated for several Oscars as well. Not sure but i thought it was poor.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on June 23, 2010, 01:43:28 PM
watched The Road last night. Captured the book perfectly. Very dark.
The innocence of the boy was inspiring - had a tear in my eye at the end.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 25, 2010, 09:32:34 PM
Batman Begins and Rambo First Blood on ITV2 and ITV4 tonight respectively.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 28, 2010, 09:15:15 AM
Watched The Book Of Eli, very entertaining.  Your doll in it (out of the 70's show) was looking fine.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 28, 2010, 09:48:29 AM
Went to see that new Russell Brand film last night. Didn't think much of it to be honest, Forgetting Sarah Marshall was much funnier.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 28, 2010, 04:31:09 PM
Leaving Las Vegas on ITV2 tonight, on late but definitely worth staying up for!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 29, 2010, 12:27:36 AM
Serenity just starting on RTÉ 2 now... very entertaining flick
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on June 29, 2010, 12:40:21 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on June 29, 2010, 12:27:36 AM
Serenity just starting on RTÉ 2 now... very entertaining flick

I never saw the Firefly TV series but this film is indeed a good watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on June 29, 2010, 12:47:08 AM
Quote from: ross4life on June 29, 2010, 12:40:21 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on June 29, 2010, 12:27:36 AM
Serenity just starting on RTÉ 2 now... very entertaining flick

I never saw the Firefly TV series but this film is indeed a good watch

Watched the series after seeing the movie... was very good surprising it got cancelled considering some of the other shite on tv
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on June 29, 2010, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 23, 2010, 12:50:32 AM
I saw Brooklyns finest, today. A raw gritty gangster,cop movie. I thought it was very good, I would compare it to The Departed, and Gomorrah.

8 out of 10.?

Saw it last night.  Went to the cinema with a few lads and went to see it having never heard of it.  Thought it was great though.  Best film I have seen in a long time.

Saw The Hurt Locker the other night as well, very good as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 29, 2010, 01:59:52 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on June 23, 2010, 01:43:28 PM
watched The Road last night. Captured the book perfectly. Very dark.
The innocence of the boy was inspiring - had a tear in my eye at the end.....

Yup, great show....very grim, very dark, very close to the book.
The boy was a great wee actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on June 30, 2010, 07:44:49 PM
Watched 'The Man who sued God".

Man gives up law, buys a fishing boat to make his living. Boat destroyed by lightening. Insurance company cites 'act of God' clause and won't pay for a new boat. So man decided to sue God and cites all the main denominations' leaders in Australia as defendants.

Best idea for a plot I'd seen in a while. But turned out it was a comedy starring Billy Connelly. It seems to have been made by bright but naive students. There were lots of cliched scenes and some sad efforts to get a laugh. However I did enjoy parts of it. Not sure what the Big Yin was thinking though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on July 03, 2010, 10:30:44 AM
went to see "get him to the greek" last night...

wile funny
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 03, 2010, 11:45:08 AM
Just saw that Con Air is on tonight on BBC1.  Great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on July 03, 2010, 01:59:40 PM
Quote from: leenie on July 03, 2010, 10:30:44 AM
went to see "get him to the greek" last night...

wile funny

Thought it was absolutely brilliant too! You cant outrun me, I'm black! Got to be honest, I never really liked Russell Brand before, never quite got him, but after watching this film, I think he's bloody great! Him and P.Diddy basiclly played themselves! Would highly recommend it to posters! ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on July 03, 2010, 04:31:01 PM
the bit were colm meaney and russell were rowing and the fat fella quietly says "i think i have been rape".... still laughing about it! though the scene prior to that has me slighty disturbed...

but i agree eaglelord... if any posters want to see alaugh a minute film that go see "get him to the greek"!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 03, 2010, 05:40:13 PM
I only got halfway through, Get him to the Greek. I just didn't buy into it. I had my mind on the football, it is hard ot go to the cinema when the world cup is on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on July 03, 2010, 10:55:02 PM
Anyone ever seen the movie Rounders with Matt Damon? any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2010, 11:02:31 PM
Quote from: stiffler on July 03, 2010, 10:55:02 PM
Anyone ever seen the movie Rounders with Matt Damon? any use?
Aye good show from what I remember - must be at least 10 years old.

On tonight?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2010, 11:06:40 PM
Watching the second Twilight movie tonight. Seen the other one a few weeks ago.

f**k me they're pish. Bored to tears. Will probably watch the third one too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 04, 2010, 10:56:04 AM
Saw Mesrine Part 1 last night. Good flick...... got the  2 of them for E11 in HMV.

He was some bloke alright.(if film is to be believed).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on July 04, 2010, 05:37:05 PM
Quote from: leenie on July 03, 2010, 04:31:01 PM
the bit were colm meaney and russell were rowing and the fat fella quietly says "i think i have been rape".... still laughing about it! though the scene prior to that has me slighty disturbed...

but i agree eaglelord... if any posters want to see alaugh a minute film that go see "get him to the greek"!

Definatly Leenie. Comedies too often are funny then die out near the end, most films have that wee period where the storyline comes to a conclusion or whatever and the laughs kinda stop, but i didn find this with get him to the greek. The whole scene when theyre at that party is hilarious, 'i think ive just been raped/jeffrey/keep touching the furry wall', the whole cinema was laughing throughout it, brilliant!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 04, 2010, 10:06:02 PM
watched a few today -
Brooklyn's finest - really enjoyed it although quite dark

When in Rome - complete chick flick
The Losers - mindless action film but watchable, leave your brain at the door though.

Watching Karate Kid now, when I seen the trailer I thought it'd be woeful but it's actually not bad.  Not a patch on the original but I'd say kids will love it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eastern_Pride on July 04, 2010, 10:09:34 PM
Was tricked into seeing the fantastically named Mega Shark Vs Giant Octupus last night. You'd have to wonder who this appeals to.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 04, 2010, 10:12:32 PM
Quote from: Eastern_Pride on July 04, 2010, 10:09:34 PM
Was tricked into seeing the fantastically named Mega Shark Vs Giant Octupus last night. You'd have to wonder who this appeals to.

After seeing the name I couldn't resist renting it out! A monstrosity of a film (see what I did there...), some of the special effects are hilariously bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hedley Lamarr on July 04, 2010, 10:14:04 PM
Any of you seen Unthinkable?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Wee Shea on July 04, 2010, 10:25:09 PM
Saw Shutter Island there on Thursday, really enjoyed it. Thought it was great.

Can't wait for Inception now with Leo and Chris Nolan, The Prestige is one of my favourite films from the last few years.

Gonna head to the cinema to see Get Him To The Greek as well some night this week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 04, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on July 04, 2010, 10:14:04 PM
Any of you seen Unthinkable?
it's next on my list...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 05, 2010, 06:55:43 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 04, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on July 04, 2010, 10:14:04 PM
Any of you seen Unthinkable?
it's next on my list...
It's dire....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 05, 2010, 08:05:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 05, 2010, 06:55:43 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 04, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on July 04, 2010, 10:14:04 PM
Any of you seen Unthinkable?
it's next on my list...
It's dire....
Its unwatchable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 05, 2010, 08:57:37 AM
Quote from: stiffler on July 03, 2010, 10:55:02 PM
Anyone ever seen the movie Rounders with Matt Damon? any use?

Very good show, have it on DVD myself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 05, 2010, 09:31:07 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 05, 2010, 08:57:37 AM
Quote from: stiffler on July 03, 2010, 10:55:02 PM
Anyone ever seen the movie Rounders with Matt Damon? any use?

Very good show, have it on DVD myself.
yeah quite a good show alright, ed norton in it aswell
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 05, 2010, 09:32:51 AM
Quote from: leenie on July 03, 2010, 10:30:44 AM
went to see "get him to the greek" last night...

wile funny

I thought it was pure rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 05, 2010, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 05, 2010, 08:05:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 05, 2010, 06:55:43 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 04, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on July 04, 2010, 10:14:04 PM
Any of you seen Unthinkable?
it's next on my list...
It's dire....
Its unwatchable

Unthinkable is a brilliant film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on July 05, 2010, 02:16:47 PM
Predators has me intrigued, though it will undoubtedly be a stinker, cause the original with arnie is f**king class imo.

"If eet bleeds, we can kill eet''

"Get to da choppa!!!"

Even the sequel with Danny Glover wasnt bad. Those alien vs predators were complete garbage though, especially the 2nd one, requiem. Brutally bad
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 05, 2010, 02:18:54 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 05, 2010, 02:03:41 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 05, 2010, 08:05:58 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 05, 2010, 06:55:43 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on July 04, 2010, 10:28:51 PM
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on July 04, 2010, 10:14:04 PM
Any of you seen Unthinkable?
it's next on my list...
It's dire....
Its unwatchable

Unthinkable is a brilliant film!
It's ok, not great but well worth a watch. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on July 05, 2010, 02:37:28 PM
Philadelphia is on tonight - Great film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: illdecide on July 05, 2010, 03:41:02 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on July 05, 2010, 02:37:28 PM
Philadelphia is on tonight - Great film

Is that the wan about Tom Hanks dying from Aids? if it is good luck to you watching that TG
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on July 05, 2010, 03:41:43 PM
Why? I think its a great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 05, 2010, 03:49:51 PM
Philadelphia = pure tosh imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: illdecide on July 05, 2010, 05:29:05 PM
It's pure manure TG (i suppose it's a film for the women or if you swing the other way)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 05, 2010, 11:25:11 PM
Quote from: illdecide on July 05, 2010, 05:29:05 PM
It's pure manure TG (i suppose it's a film for the women or if you swing the other way)
Are you 12?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 05, 2010, 11:38:46 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 05, 2010, 02:16:47 PM
Predators has me intrigued, though it will undoubtedly be a stinker, cause the original with arnie is f**king class imo.

"If eet bleeds, we can kill eet''

"Get to da choppa!!!"

Even the sequel with Danny Glover wasnt bad. Those alien vs predators were complete garbage though, especially the 2nd one, requiem. Brutally bad

Yea same as... looking forward to it actually...

best line in the original has to be... 

You're ghostin' us, motherfucker. I don't care who you are back in the world, you give away our position one more time, I'll bleed ya, real quiet. Leave ya here. Got that?
http://www.entertonement.com/clips/vgtkkxdcwr--ghostingPredator-Bill-Duke-Sgt-Mac-Elliot-

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 05, 2010, 11:57:37 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 05, 2010, 11:38:46 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 05, 2010, 02:16:47 PM
Predators has me intrigued, though it will undoubtedly be a stinker, cause the original with arnie is f**king class imo.

"If eet bleeds, we can kill eet''

"Get to da choppa!!!"

Even the sequel with Danny Glover wasnt bad. Those alien vs predators were complete garbage though, especially the 2nd one, requiem. Brutally bad

Yea same as... looking forward to it actually...

best line in the original has to be... 

You're ghostin' us, motherfucker. I don't care who you are back in the world, you give away our position one more time, I'll bleed ya, real quiet. Leave ya here. Got that?
http://www.entertonement.com/clips/vgtkkxdcwr--ghostingPredator-Bill-Duke-Sgt-Mac-Elliot-

Personal favourite: "Bunch of slack-jawed faggots around here. This stuff will make you a god damn sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me. "
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 06, 2010, 12:10:47 AM
Quote from: paco on July 05, 2010, 11:57:37 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 05, 2010, 11:38:46 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 05, 2010, 02:16:47 PM
Predators has me intrigued, though it will undoubtedly be a stinker, cause the original with arnie is f**king class imo.

"If eet bleeds, we can kill eet''

"Get to da choppa!!!"

Even the sequel with Danny Glover wasnt bad. Those alien vs predators were complete garbage though, especially the 2nd one, requiem. Brutally bad

Yea same as... looking forward to it actually...

best line in the original has to be... 

You're ghostin' us, motherfucker. I don't care who you are back in the world, you give away our position one more time, I'll bleed ya, real quiet. Leave ya here. Got that?
http://www.entertonement.com/clips/vgtkkxdcwr--ghostingPredator-Bill-Duke-Sgt-Mac-Elliot-

Personal favourite: "Bunch of slack-jawed faggots around here. This stuff will make you a god damn sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me. "
A close second... some quality stuff
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 06, 2010, 01:06:00 PM
Watched  Philadelphia last night.  Make you glad that things have progressed since then (1993).

I was also thinking about the wide scope of the work that Hanks has done from Saving Private Ryan to Toy Story.  Always watchable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 06, 2010, 06:55:39 PM
Watched True Romance yesterday for the first time. A decent showing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone86 on July 06, 2010, 07:04:05 PM
When I saw the predator quotes it reminded me of this. Some classic insults.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSEYXWmEse8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSEYXWmEse8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 06, 2010, 07:53:43 PM
To Kill a Mockingbird on BBC4 tonight at 10 o'clock.

Classic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 07, 2010, 12:09:20 AM
Just watched 'Green Zone', great show. Had the blood boiling
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 07, 2010, 08:34:21 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 06, 2010, 07:53:43 PM
To Kill a Mockingbird on BBC4 tonight at 10 o'clock.

Classic.

I just missed the start of that last night, would have been interested in seeing it but BBC don't have a +1 channel.  Green Zone is next on the Hit List this weekend, ended up watching The Taking Of Pelham 123 the other night instead.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 07, 2010, 08:57:10 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on July 07, 2010, 12:09:20 AM
Just watched 'Green Zone', great show. Had the blood boiling

Weird, I saw it the night before last too.
It was mediocre, nothing new in the story so I dont know how it had the blood boiling?

Good action film with some nice effects but I found it a bit pretentious.
It was as if it was the film was whistle-blowing on the whole story when everyone already knew what happened.

Its crazy that countries like America get away with it. If it was anyone else they could face a war crimes tribunal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on July 07, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
Empire has it's Inception review up online. I'm not gonna lie, I'm excited for this one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 07, 2010, 09:54:21 AM
What is Shutter Island like?  I am tempted by it but then again it looks like one of those stupid supernatural movies from certain clips I have saw, is it any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 07, 2010, 10:07:12 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 07, 2010, 08:57:10 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on July 07, 2010, 12:09:20 AM
Just watched 'Green Zone', great show. Had the blood boiling

Weird, I saw it the night before last too.
It was mediocre, nothing new in the story so I dont know how it had the blood boiling?

Good action film with some nice effects but I found it a bit pretentious.
It was as if it was the film was whistle-blowing on the whole story when everyone already knew what happened.

Its crazy that countries like America get away with it. If it was anyone else they could face a war crimes tribunal.

Agree with most of that. Wonder how the film went down in Amerique? The film ended a bit sharpish too. Was hoping to see Bush in the Hague, and then hanging from a noose.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on July 07, 2010, 10:37:55 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 07, 2010, 09:54:21 AM
What is Shutter Island like?  I am tempted by it but then again it looks like one of those stupid supernatural movies from certain clips I have saw, is it any good?

Nothing supernatural in it. More of a 'psychological thriller'. I didn't think it was up to much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 07, 2010, 11:01:39 AM
Watched Get Him to the Greek last night. I can't lie I found it really funny, hilarious in parts. It does what it says on the tin, Russell Brand and P Diddy are basically playing themselves in a movie but they have some cracking lines and the scene with the furry wall nearly had me off my chair. Quite crude in parts but very worth it. Best comedy I've seen in a long time.

Also can't wait to see Inception!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 07, 2010, 11:54:49 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on July 07, 2010, 12:09:20 AM
Just watched 'Green Zone', great show. Had the blood boiling

I have to admit I fell asleep during it. Ordinary stuff really. Like the man said there were no revelations in this movie for anyone above the age of 18.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on July 07, 2010, 12:04:40 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 07, 2010, 09:54:21 AM
What is Shutter Island like?  I am tempted by it but then again it looks like one of those stupid supernatural movies from certain clips I have saw, is it any good?

Good flick. Excellent Di Caprio performance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 07, 2010, 12:15:06 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 07, 2010, 08:57:10 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on July 07, 2010, 12:09:20 AM
Just watched 'Green Zone', great show. Had the blood boiling

nothing new in the story so I dont know how it had the blood boiling?

..........

Its crazy that countries like America get away with it. If it was anyone else they could face a war crimes tribunal.

you answered it for me lad
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 10, 2010, 09:01:50 PM
Munich on BBC2 tonight at 10.45 and Road to Perdition on film4 at 9, heard good reports from both but have seen neither, anyone recommend which one to watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 10, 2010, 09:09:58 PM
Quote from: paco on July 10, 2010, 09:01:50 PM
Munich on BBC2 tonight at 10.45 and Road to Perdition on film4 at 9, heard good reports from both but have seen neither, anyone recommend which one to watch?

I've seen both... Munich recently but haven't seen Road to Perdition in a good while. Munich is a serious flick, you can't look passed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2010, 09:27:48 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 10, 2010, 09:09:58 PM
Quote from: paco on July 10, 2010, 09:01:50 PM
Munich on BBC2 tonight at 10.45 and Road to Perdition on film4 at 9, heard good reports from both but have seen neither, anyone recommend which one to watch?

I've seen both... Munich recently but haven't seen Road to Perdition in a good while. Munich is a serious flick, you can't look passed it
Munich is well worth a watch. Like Celt man it's been too
many years since seeing Road to Perdition to comment on it - which might point to the fact that it wasn't memorable!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on July 10, 2010, 11:38:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2010, 09:27:48 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 10, 2010, 09:09:58 PM
Quote from: paco on July 10, 2010, 09:01:50 PM
Munich on BBC2 tonight at 10.45 and Road to Perdition on film4 at 9, heard good reports from both but have seen neither, anyone recommend which one to watch?

I've seen both... Munich recently but haven't seen Road to Perdition in a good while. Munich is a serious flick, you can't look passed it
Munich is well worth a watch. Like Celt man it's been too
many years since seeing Road to Perdition to comment on it - which might point to the fact that it wasn't memorable!

Too late now but you should've watched C). All The Presidents Men on TG4.

Pure classic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: full moon on July 11, 2010, 01:30:10 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 07, 2010, 11:01:39 AM
Watched Get Him to the Greek last night. I can't lie I found it really funny, hilarious in parts. It does what it says on the tin, Russell Brand and P Diddy are basically playing themselves in a movie but they have some cracking lines and the scene with the furry wall nearly had me off my chair. Quite crude in parts but very worth it. Best comedy I've seen in a long time.

Also can't wait to see Inception!!!

Agreed, it was brilliant!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 11, 2010, 10:46:03 AM
Road to Perdition is excellent in my opinion, one of my favourites. It is not an either or choice, both Movies Munich and Road to Perdition are highly rated.

Which one did you watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 11, 2010, 11:11:53 AM
Couldn't decide so made some room on Sky+ and recorded both! I have some amount of films recorded this past month or so that I will get the chance to watch this week. Watched Leaving Las Vegas, a good film but I found it quite depressing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 11, 2010, 06:05:52 PM
Munich imo very average.

Road to Perdition is a classic.Brilliant cast.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 11, 2010, 09:38:33 PM
Looking forward to "The damned united" which is going to be on TV in the next few weeks.

July 18th, 9:00pm on BBC 2 London and BBC HD
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 12, 2010, 03:11:55 AM
Watched Be Kind Rewind earlier today. Jaysus that was an awful film to sit through. I thought with Danny Glover and Jack Black in it, it would have been good. Was glad when it was over.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 12, 2010, 09:12:16 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 12, 2010, 03:11:55 AM
Watched Be Kind Rewind earlier today. Jaysus that was an awful film to sit through. I thought with Danny Glover and Jack Black in it, it would have been good. Was glad when it was over.

I kinda liked it. I guess if you are a fan of 80's films there is a lot of funny parts.

What did you think of the likkle kids rapping in the shop? Fuzzy Wozzy... etc.
That that bit was very funny  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on July 12, 2010, 10:51:51 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on July 07, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
Empire has it's Inception review up online. I'm not gonna lie, I'm excited for this one.

So am I.  But then I am a big Chris Nolan fan, think his a brilliant director.  I love The Prestige.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 12, 2010, 12:50:31 PM
Prestige and Insomnia imo both very good.

Memento pure tosh imo. Herdlike fawning over it because noone knows wtf it is all about. Any movie that needs repeat viewing to undersrtand is just a bad film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on July 12, 2010, 01:22:22 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 12, 2010, 12:50:31 PM
Prestige and Insomnia imo both very good.

Memento pure tosh imo. Herdlike fawning over it because noone knows wtf it is all about. Any movie that needs repeat viewing to undersrtand is just a bad film.

Memento is a brilliant film and come on in fairness going by your logic that would make The Prestige a bad film as many people needed repeat viewing to understand it.  I didn't think Memento was that hard to follow.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 12, 2010, 03:39:13 PM
Watched wolfman with Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins last night (they were in the movie, not watching it with me).

Watchable enough show, kinda enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 12, 2010, 11:10:34 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 12, 2010, 09:12:16 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 12, 2010, 03:11:55 AM
Watched Be Kind Rewind earlier today. Jaysus that was an awful film to sit through. I thought with Danny Glover and Jack Black in it, it would have been good. Was glad when it was over.

I kinda liked it. I guess if you are a fan of 80's films there is a lot of funny parts.

What did you think of the likkle kids rapping in the shop? Fuzzy Wozzy... etc.
That that bit was very funny  :)

Na, didn't find that bit funny either.

Saw Green Zone earlier today. Now that was a very good film. Kept my attention the whole way through.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 12, 2010, 11:18:06 PM
Watched The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo last night. Very good show, if a shade too long in my opinion. Definitely worth watching and don't let the subtitles put you off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fcuksake on July 12, 2010, 11:52:02 PM
Watched Green Zone tonight. Average enough
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 13, 2010, 05:00:01 PM
Going to see Predators tonight, can't wait! Anyone seen it or heard reports?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on July 13, 2010, 05:05:15 PM
Quote from: paco on July 13, 2010, 05:00:01 PM
Going to see Predators tonight, can't wait! Anyone seen it or heard reports?

Mixed reviews on Yahoo http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810151629/info

Still won't stop me going to see it myself
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 15, 2010, 01:21:41 PM
Seen a few over the past few days. Thought Predators was decent enough, maybe it was just the nostalgia factor that meant I was never not going to enjoy it, but like the other few films I've seen in the cinema this Summer, I left feeling that it was yet another one which failed to live up to it's potential. Watched Platoon yesterday, brilliant and probably the best war film I've seen. Finally, rented Shutter Island last night, jesus that was one strange film! I enjoyed it though, and it was unlike anything I've ever seen before.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 15, 2010, 02:00:46 PM
Saw Midnight Run again on E4(I think) on Tuesday last. Absolutely brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on July 15, 2010, 02:06:02 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 15, 2010, 02:00:46 PM
Saw Midnight Run again on E4(I think) on Tuesday last. Absolutely brilliant.
Cracking show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 15, 2010, 02:20:36 PM
I watched Cop Out with Bruce Willis - not a bad comedy. Its a parody of itself with lots of references to cop films. Its funny in parts and is a bit like an American version of Hot Fuzz. Id give it 3.5/5

I also saw Broklyns Finest - Ironically its a totally different look at the Brokyln NYPD. Its a gritty, dark warts and all look at the NYPD. I liked it but its far fetched and makes cops in the states out to be total scumbags in the film. Id give it 3.5/5 again
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on July 15, 2010, 05:03:25 PM
V for vendetta was on the telly last night, seems to get better each time i watch it..  Hugo Weaving/Natalie Portman play great parts & the final fight scene is excellent

    V: The only thing you and I have in common, Mr. Creedy, is that we are both about to die.
    Creedy: How do you imagine that'll happen?

    V: With my hands around your neck.
    Creedy: Bollocks. We've swept this whole place. You've got nothing. Nothing but your bloody knives and your fancy    karate gimmicks. We have guns.

    V: No. What you have are bullets and the hope that when your guns are empty I'm no longer standing, because if I am, you'll all be dead before you've reloaded.

    Creedy: That's impossible. Kill him!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2010, 08:58:54 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on July 15, 2010, 02:06:02 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 15, 2010, 02:00:46 PM
Saw Midnight Run again on E4(I think) on Tuesday last. Absolutely brilliant.
Cracking show
Watch it every time it is on. Why are you so unpopular with the Chicago Police Department?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 15, 2010, 10:38:38 PM
Quote from: paco on July 15, 2010, 01:21:41 PM
Finally, rented Shutter Island last night, jesus that was one strange film! I enjoyed it though, and it was unlike anything I've ever seen before.

One of the most predictable films I've ever watched
Title: Re
Post by: stiffler on July 15, 2010, 10:46:38 PM
Anyone seen inception yet?
Title: Re: Re
Post by: Galwaybhoy on July 15, 2010, 10:48:15 PM
Quote from: stiffler on July 15, 2010, 10:46:38 PM
Anyone seen inception yet?

Going tomorrow, looking forward to it.  I heard good things about it, hope I'm not let down.
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Post by: ballinaman on July 15, 2010, 11:55:59 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on July 15, 2010, 10:48:15 PM
Quote from: stiffler on July 15, 2010, 10:46:38 PM
Anyone seen inception yet?

Going tomorrow, looking forward to it.  I heard good things about it, hope I'm not let down.
I've seen it. Don't go hungover or tired because it'll pass you by....

I thought it was class, very intelligent movie, some of the effects are unbelievable....It'll be one that ya'll watch again or even a few times because there is so much in it.
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Post by: Galwaybhoy on July 17, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 15, 2010, 11:55:59 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on July 15, 2010, 10:48:15 PM
Quote from: stiffler on July 15, 2010, 10:46:38 PM
Anyone seen inception yet?

Going tomorrow, looking forward to it.  I heard good things about it, hope I'm not let down.
I've seen it. Don't go hungover or tired because it'll pass you by....

I thought it was class, very intelligent movie, some of the effects are unbelievable....It'll be one that ya'll watch again or even a few times because there is so much in it.

Saw it last night.  Despite being in the second row which is way too close to the screen, a power outage midway through and two annoying young girls sitting in front of me I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Very intelligent alright, very cleverly done.  Chris Nolan has been my favourite director for some time now and this film lived up to my expectations.  Might watch it again when it comes out on DVD to pick up parts I might have missed first time around but I must say its the best film I have seen this year so far and I don't expect to see one better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on July 17, 2010, 11:45:35 AM
Quote from: Shortso79 on April 02, 2010, 04:12:39 PM
Went to see "I love you Philip Morris" last weekend - raw as ropes !

Still really don't know what to make of it. I think there are brilliant performances from McGregor and Carrey but there was just something missing to make it a smash hit. I'd still watch it again though.

I suppose they had to stick closely to Steven Russell's life story. Some man.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 17, 2010, 11:49:19 PM
I saw Predators the other day. It is a pretty good movie, as expected from the trailers. They are not as indestructible as they have been in previous movies, more realistic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: David McKeown on July 18, 2010, 12:42:55 AM
Saw Inception last night and whilst it was excellent particularly at building tension I thought it was a little predictable. Still well worth watching though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 18, 2010, 10:15:13 PM
Inception is certainly worth watching in the cinema for visual effects. It is original but just not a great movie. I will give it 7 out of 10.

I am guessing that the real reason for this movie is a future tv series.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 19, 2010, 10:20:42 AM
Thought Inception was absolutely amazing. Great acting, crazy complicated storytelling, amazing effects it had everything for me I loved it.

Without giving the plot away I would best describe it as a cross between Heroes, the Matrix and Lost only it didn't lose the run of itself. As a one off film it went through the complicated story and then finished it off at its logical conclusion without getting too carried away. I would advise anyone to go see it 9.5/10!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DirtyDozen12 on July 19, 2010, 10:24:58 AM
Not Another Teen Movie was on Channel 5 last night.  Classy show:

"Im just the token black guy who is here to say things like "DAMN", "SHIT" and "THAT IS WHACK" '

:D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 19, 2010, 01:57:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 19, 2010, 10:20:42 AM
Thought Inception was absolutely amazing. Great acting, crazy complicated storytelling, amazing effects it had everything for me I loved it.

Without giving the plot away I would best describe it as a cross between Heroes, the Matrix and Lost only it didn't lose the run of itself. As a one off film it went through the complicated story and then finished it off at its logical conclusion without getting too carried away. I would advise anyone to go see it 9.5/10!!

I thought that Nolan skipped over vital plot holes and failed to explain anything, he just muddled it all together without actually explaining anything. There is comparisons with the Matrix, but at least that story was somewhat explained.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: takeyourownpath on July 19, 2010, 07:52:13 PM
toy story 3..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on July 19, 2010, 08:30:10 PM
Quote from: takeyourownpath on July 19, 2010, 07:52:13 PM
toy story 3..

Cant wait to see this!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 19, 2010, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

I hated that film. It was a total imitation of the Maggie McCann case.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 19, 2010, 09:31:59 PM
Gone baby Gone was made before the McCann mess and her name was Maddie not Maggie as if you could forget after her parents turned it into the crime of the century after misplacing their own child. That had nothing to do Gone Baby Gone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 19, 2010, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 19, 2010, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

I hated that film. It was a total imitation of the Maggie McCann case.
it's release was stopped in the UK because it was scheduled for just after that, i'm sure the mccann's would be delighted if it had the same ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on July 19, 2010, 11:37:55 PM
Inception was outstanding.

I think I'm ready to forgive Di Caprio for Titanic now. I think he's the best out there. Possibly the best since De Niro in the 70's.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 11:45:14 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 19, 2010, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 19, 2010, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

I hated that film. It was a total imitation of the Maggie McCann case.
it's release was stopped in the UK because it was scheduled for just after that, i'm sure the mccann's would be delighted if it had the same ending.

I fail to see how anyone could not thing Gone Baby Gone was an outstanding film, really dark, liked it alot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Wee Shea on July 20, 2010, 12:01:02 AM
Just back from Inception myself. Thought it was amazing and I think I will go back to watch it again in the cinema.

Nolan is at the top of his game, way ahead of his peers as is Leo I think, unreal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on July 20, 2010, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on July 19, 2010, 11:37:55 PM
Inception was outstanding.

I think I'm ready to forgive Di Caprio for Titanic now. I think he's the best out there. Possibly the best since De Niro in the 70's.

Look at his films over the last decade.  TBH I actually like Titanic but after making some terrible films such as The Beach he has gone on to make some great films in the last 10 years such as The Departed.  One of the best actors around.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on July 20, 2010, 12:34:49 AM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on July 20, 2010, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on July 19, 2010, 11:37:55 PM
Inception was outstanding.

I think I'm ready to forgive Di Caprio for Titanic now. I think he's the best out there. Possibly the best since De Niro in the 70's.

Look at his films over the last decade.  TBH I actually like Titanic but after making some terrible films such as The Beach he has gone on to make some great films in the last 10 years such as The Departed.  One of the best actors around.

Two performances like Inception and Shutter Island in one year is just showing off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 20, 2010, 02:21:32 AM
I will have to go and see Inception again to see if it improves second time round like I did with his Dark Knight movie. I just didn'think it was an outstanding movie like everyone else.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on July 20, 2010, 09:18:44 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 20, 2010, 02:21:32 AM
I will have to go and see Inception again to see if it improves second time round like I did with his Dark Knight movie. I just didn'think it was an outstanding movie like everyone else.

Don't get me wrong- the movie has it's plot holes and it's faults. I just think Di Caprio himself was superb. I Know it's sci-fi and there's a certain amount of suspension of disbelief involved but if his reaction to what's going on isn't believable the whole flick falls apart. Class performance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 20, 2010, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

Very good show. 

DiCaprio is a great actor, definitely one of the best around.  But who would be top of the pile today?  De Niro, Nicholson, Hoffman and Pacino are still about, and the like of Sean Penn, Terence Howard, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, John Malkovich, Gary Oldman, Edward Norton, Daniel-Day-Lewis, Morgan Freeman and Russel Crowe would be there or thereabouts.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on July 20, 2010, 09:48:57 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 20, 2010, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

Very good show. 

DiCaprio is a great actor, definitely one of the best around.  But who would be top of the pile today?  De Niro, Nicholson, Hoffman and Pacino are still about, and the like of Sean Penn, Terence Howard, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, John Malkovich, Gary Oldman, Edward Norton, Daniel-Day-Lewis, Morgan Freeman and Russel Crowe would be there or thereabouts.

Depends on the role of course but I reckon Day-Lewis can get into a character better than any of them. Denzel is always denzel to me when hes on screen, dicaprio and matt damon also to a degree wont make you totally forget who they are. But day-lewis really lives on screen (and on set) as his characters (minus their real life deeds of course!).

Folks would go on about de niros method acting in terms of training as a boxer, driving a taxi, etc for months but day-lewis is still absolutely amazing at picking up the nuances of a different voice (not just 'doing an accent'), physical mannerisms, etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on July 20, 2010, 09:51:50 AM
Folks, is there an i-max screen round Belfast? Want to got and see Inception and think it would be worth seeing it in a top quality cinema
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JohnDenver on July 20, 2010, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 20, 2010, 09:51:50 AM
Folks, is there an i-max screen round Belfast? Want to got and see Inception and think it would be worth seeing it in a top quality cinema

I think the only one was in the oddessey, but it's been closed for a fair while now.  Up beside where the storm cinemas are. The IMAX sign is still hanging on the wall from what i remember
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bensars on July 20, 2010, 12:23:07 PM
Watched the blind side last night. thought it was a very good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on July 20, 2010, 12:26:28 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 20, 2010, 02:21:32 AM
I will have to go and see Inception again to see if it improves second time round like I did with his Dark Knight movie. I just didn'think it was an outstanding movie like everyone else.

The Dark Knight while being a very good film is Chris Nolan's most overrated film.  While Ledgers performcane as The Joker is superb the storyline is not that great compared to Batman Begins.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 20, 2010, 07:05:46 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 11:45:14 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 19, 2010, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 19, 2010, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

I hated that film. It was a total imitation of the Maggie McCann case.
it's release was stopped in the UK because it was scheduled for just after that, i'm sure the mccann's would be delighted if it had the same ending.

I fail to see how anyone could not thing Gone Baby Gone was an outstanding film, really dark, liked it alot.

It would be better if Casey Affleck would stop mumbling. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: TheReelest on July 20, 2010, 10:13:54 PM


Very good show. 

DiCaprio is a great actor, definitely one of the best around.  But who would be top of the pile today?  De Niro, Nicholson, Hoffman and Pacino are still about, and the like of Sean Penn, Terence Howard, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, John Malkovich, Gary Oldman, Edward Norton, Daniel-Day-Lewis, Morgan Freeman and Russel Crowe would be there or thereabouts.
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Add Jack Nicholson to that
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 20, 2010, 10:22:12 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 20, 2010, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

Very good show. 

DiCaprio is a great actor, definitely one of the best around.  But who would be top of the pile today?  De Niro, Nicholson, Hoffman and Pacino are still about, and the like of Sean Penn, Terence Howard, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, John Malkovich, Gary Oldman, Edward Norton, Daniel-Day-Lewis, Morgan Freeman and Russel Crowe would be there or thereabouts.

DiCaprio is not in Gone Baby Gone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 21, 2010, 09:00:40 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 20, 2010, 10:22:12 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 20, 2010, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on July 19, 2010, 08:49:48 PM
Gone Baby Gone is a fantastic film set in Boston surrounding the abduction of a child, its some film.

Very good show. 

DiCaprio is a great actor, definitely one of the best around.  But who would be top of the pile today?  De Niro, Nicholson, Hoffman and Pacino are still about, and the like of Sean Penn, Terence Howard, Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, John Malkovich, Gary Oldman, Edward Norton, Daniel-Day-Lewis, Morgan Freeman and Russel Crowe would be there or thereabouts.

DiCaprio is not in Gone Baby Gone.

Never said he was.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rma13 on July 21, 2010, 07:35:28 PM
Went to see Inception on Sunday night, thought it was one of the best films I've seen in a while but I wasn't happy with the ending, I have to be told one way or the other, hate being left to decide for myself.  :-\  It's a film I would even consider going back to see again in the cinema & that's a rarity.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Konica on July 21, 2010, 08:16:28 PM
Mesrine is a very good film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 21, 2010, 09:50:22 PM
Another good Di Caprio flick on Film4 later, Gangs of New York.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on July 22, 2010, 11:06:07 AM
Quote from: paco on July 21, 2010, 09:50:22 PM
Another good Di Caprio flick on Film4 later, Gangs of New York.

Love it. I'll be watchin that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Wee Shea on July 22, 2010, 11:10:07 AM
Watched one of Chris Nolan's earlier films, Memento, last night.

Had seen it before but watched it again after watching Inception on Monday.

Memento is another brilliant show, devised by Nolan's brother, a fella with no short term memory investigates the murder of his wife, led only by a file on her death and some polaroids and tattoos on himself to remind himself what he is doing.

Excellent show, anyone who hasn't seen it should.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 22, 2010, 11:19:56 AM
Watched a couple of movies last night

Fallen with Denzel Washington..decent enough thriller (cant really say anymore than that with giving ought away) 6.5/10

Men Who Stare at Goats - loved it 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on July 22, 2010, 01:38:48 PM
After reading the last couple of pages of posts, I must say -

1. HOW can anybody not like Gone Baby Gone?

2. HOW THE FCUK can anyone like Men Who Stare at Goats????!! As bad a film as I've seen since Burn After Reading.

Good debate on best actors out there though. I'd say my top two anyway would be Hanks & Di Capri-Sonne
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: southdown on July 22, 2010, 01:43:54 PM
Watched True Romance last night, great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 22, 2010, 02:02:45 PM
Quote from: EagleLord on July 22, 2010, 11:06:07 AM
Quote from: paco on July 21, 2010, 09:50:22 PM
Another good Di Caprio flick on Film4 later, Gangs of New York.

Love it. I'll be watchin that.

It was on last night! But Film4 usually repeat films after a few days so it should be on again soon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: southdown on July 22, 2010, 02:09:41 PM
Also watched The Business, Danny Dyer flick, watchable, if you love all things 80's this is a must.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 22, 2010, 02:14:01 PM
Quote from: southdown on July 22, 2010, 02:09:41 PM
Also watched The Business, Danny Dyer flick, watchable, if you love all things 80's this is a must.

"Watchable" is probably the best compliment you could pay to any show that Danny Dyer's in.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on July 22, 2010, 02:15:31 PM
watched clash of the titans.... it was grand.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 22, 2010, 02:32:43 PM
Quote from: southdown on July 22, 2010, 02:09:41 PM
Also watched The Business, Danny Dyer flick, watchable, if you love all things 80's this is a must.

Agree well worth a watch. Great soundtrack. Have to say I like Dyer as an actor........... must be in a minority of one.

Gone Baby Gone just didn't do it for me. Badlly acted, seemed to me the actors mumbled alot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 22, 2010, 03:35:31 PM
Quote from: southdown on July 22, 2010, 02:09:41 PM
Also watched The Business, Danny Dyer flick, watchable, if you love all things 80's this is a must.

Good show.  If you like it you should watch Rise of the Footsoldier or Sexy Beast, both very good.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on July 22, 2010, 04:15:21 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 22, 2010, 03:35:31 PM
Quote from: southdown on July 22, 2010, 02:09:41 PM
Also watched The Business, Danny Dyer flick, watchable, if you love all things 80's this is a must.

Good show.  If you like it you should watch Rise of the Footsoldier or Sexy Beast, both very good.   

Sexy Beast is a quare show. Ben Kingsley..."you fackin cant!"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on July 22, 2010, 04:29:47 PM
Quote from: leenie on July 22, 2010, 02:15:31 PM
watched clash of the titans.... it was grand.

IMO doesn't hold a candle to the original film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on July 22, 2010, 04:34:28 PM
Zodiac Was on RTE last night thought it was a decent film, tell's a true story of the Zodiac killer from the 60s in San Francisco
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on July 23, 2010, 06:27:21 PM
Watched A team the other nite, a let down to be honest
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on July 23, 2010, 06:34:12 PM
Quote from: stiffler on July 23, 2010, 06:27:21 PM
Watched A team the other nite, a let down to be honest

Stiffler you should know by now that watching Liverpool is always a let down :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on July 23, 2010, 09:47:27 PM
Inception. Meh. Entertaining couple of hours but nothing all that special. Despite the efforts to be overcomplicated, it's pretty much just a run of the mill action sci-fi for the most part. Enjoyable enough on that level, but with the massive plot holes and general bullshitery of it all I don't think you're really supposed to think about it that much.

Di Caprio was good, Tom Hardy was good, Ken Watanabe was good, and the FX were good.

Ellen Page was shit and poorly cast, Cillian Murphy was as annoying as usual, and the final scene felt like a stupid pointless gimmick.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 23, 2010, 10:11:03 PM
Quote from: AFS on July 23, 2010, 09:47:27 PM
Inception. Meh. Entertaining couple of hours but nothing all that special. Despite the efforts to be overcomplicated, it's pretty much just a run of the mill action sci-fi for the most part. Enjoyable enough on that level, but with the massive plot holes and general bullshitery of it all I don't think you're really supposed to think about it that much.

Di Caprio was good, Tom Hardy was good, Ken Watanabe was good, and the FX were good.

Ellen Page was shit and poorly cast, Cillian Murphy was as annoying as usual, and the final scene felt like a stupid pointless gimmick.
Ach don't tell me that! If it is pretentious and po-faced and takes itself seriously then I'll be seriously disappointed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on July 23, 2010, 10:58:46 PM
It's not a bad movie, but I just don't understand why I keep hearing people describe it as 'intelligent' or 'thought provoking'. It's just a decent action flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 24, 2010, 12:34:57 AM
I saw Inception twice just to be sure. There was nothing new the second time round, a decent movie, nothing else. Those IMDB ratings are rigged.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on July 24, 2010, 09:36:12 PM
the guardian on rte2 now, have to say i enjoyed it a few years ago
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maximus on July 24, 2010, 10:24:16 PM
Catch me if you can on at 10.45 ages since I've seen it but very good from what I can mind
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 24, 2010, 10:36:19 PM
Went to see inception the other night, didnt enjoy it. Great acting and special effects but I just dont like sci films.

Anyone ever seen the film 'the killing fields'. Great movie and there are some great books that you can read about it afterwards also.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 24, 2010, 11:22:25 PM
The Fog on at the moment........ top movie. Antonio Bay in for a kicking later. Briliiant stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on July 24, 2010, 11:34:07 PM
anyone seen toy story 3. gonna take the cub tomorow.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 25, 2010, 12:40:19 AM
I've been watching Catch me if you can as well. Very good movie, seen it many times before, a real quality movie that doesn't get boring with repeated viewings unlike Leos larest overhyped movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 25, 2010, 01:07:48 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 24, 2010, 11:22:25 PM
The Fog on at the moment........ top movie. Antonio Bay in for a kicking later. Briliiant stuff.

You serious? Is that the film about a fog that surrounds a town and has a big monster in it that kills people? If so I turned it off after about half an hour... Gee
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 25, 2010, 09:30:23 AM
Quote from: clarshack on July 24, 2010, 11:34:07 PM
anyone seen toy story 3. gonna take the cub tomorow.

Pure quality. Very clever film, with some scenes superbly shot. That's something I would never imagine saying for an animated film, but at times you forget that it is an animated film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on July 25, 2010, 10:22:51 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on July 25, 2010, 01:07:48 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 24, 2010, 11:22:25 PM
The Fog on at the moment........ top movie. Antonio Bay in for a kicking later. Briliiant stuff.

You serious? Is that the film about a fog that surrounds a town and has a big monster in it that kills people? If so I turned it off after about half an hour... Gee

I think that's The Mist. The Fog has zombie ghost type things, not a big monster. I liked both, The Mist especially for its ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 25, 2010, 10:27:03 AM
Ah your right it could have been the mist alright. Won't be seeing it's ending. Dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyroneman on July 25, 2010, 08:03:32 PM
Anyone noticed how Rumplestiltskin in Shrek 3 in the spittin image of Dooher...............
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 25, 2010, 08:15:16 PM
Watched perriers bounty last night. That's the one with cillian Murphy, Jim broadbent and Brendan gleeson. Wasn't overly impressed with it in the end. Didn't think it was much of a story or show at all. I suppose there was a few moments I laughed at during it but not many
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on July 25, 2010, 09:42:42 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 25, 2010, 09:30:23 AM
Quote from: clarshack on July 24, 2010, 11:34:07 PM
anyone seen toy story 3. gonna take the cub tomorow.

Pure quality. Very clever film, with some scenes superbly shot. That's something I would never imagine saying for an animated film, but at times you forget that it is an animated film!

it was very good. enjoyed it a lot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on July 26, 2010, 01:27:11 AM
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd might actually be worse than the Spice Girl's movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stephenite on July 26, 2010, 02:03:02 AM
Quote from: AFS on July 23, 2010, 09:47:27 PM
Inception. Meh. Entertaining couple of hours but nothing all that special. Despite the efforts to be overcomplicated, it's pretty much just a run of the mill action sci-fi for the most part. Enjoyable enough on that level, but with the massive plot holes and general bullshitery of it all I don't think you're really supposed to think about it that much.

Di Caprio was good, Tom Hardy was good, Ken Watanabe was good, and the FX were good.

Ellen Page was shit and poorly cast, Cillian Murphy was as annoying as usual, and the final scene felt like a stupid pointless gimmick.

Thought it was awesome myself, absolutely top drawer stuff. The last time I walked out of a movie feeling that WOW was the Matrix.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 26, 2010, 08:54:25 AM
Watched Green Zone and it was decent.

Shutter Island was very good, best film I have seen in a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 26, 2010, 09:23:12 AM
Stretching it a bit I know but a Reuniting the A Team programme is on TV3 tonight with Justin Lee Collins. Mandatory viewing imo for any 30plus male on this site. Great entertainment.

"Colonel Decker" makes an appearanc even.

Watched Ash Wednesday last night............ interesting flick set in the Irish American underworld in NY.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on July 26, 2010, 09:45:06 AM
Quote from: stephenite on July 26, 2010, 02:03:02 AM
Quote from: AFS on July 23, 2010, 09:47:27 PM
Inception. Meh. Entertaining couple of hours but nothing all that special. Despite the efforts to be overcomplicated, it's pretty much just a run of the mill action sci-fi for the most part. Enjoyable enough on that level, but with the massive plot holes and general bullshitery of it all I don't think you're really supposed to think about it that much.

Di Caprio was good, Tom Hardy was good, Ken Watanabe was good, and the FX were good.

Ellen Page was shit and poorly cast, Cillian Murphy was as annoying as usual, and the final scene felt like a stupid pointless gimmick.

Thought it was awesome myself, absolutely top drawer stuff. The last time I walked out of a movie feeling that WOW was the Matrix.

Best film i've seen in a long time... right up my street! Loved Memento, Matrix, Shutter Island... think this was made for me!
Totally satisfied leaving the cinema class show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 27, 2010, 12:30:24 AM
I saw Splice tonight a movie about genetic engineering. They create a half human half animal creature and bring her up in the lab. Unfeasibly bad in places I hope they are being tongue in cheek as there are a few funny moments that are not supposed to be funny? Overall a strangely entertaining B movie that sn't supposed to be taken too seriously. 6.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 27, 2010, 01:31:37 PM
Anyone seen Toy Story 3 yet? Thinking about going to see it tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 27, 2010, 11:56:26 PM
Christopher Nolan would have failed his leaving cert English with that ending by the way....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 28, 2010, 12:04:03 AM
Saw Inception at the weekend - serious movie throughly enjoyable even if I had to concentrate unbelievably hard at it!!  Very cleverly written and even if the ending was slightly predictable, I'm not sure that it was a bad ending
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 28, 2010, 12:32:30 AM
I saw Toy Story 3D tonight. It was surprisingly good, funny, dramatic, clever and not really like a childs movie movie. I never really saw the other toy story movies but this one entertained me. It is of course needlessly 3D but it is not average like all the other 3D movies.

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on July 28, 2010, 09:57:17 AM
Not being an old fart or owt but I have been very underwhelmed at the lack of decent movies in recent years.  Sky Classics is the only film channel I watch with any regularity nowadays.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 28, 2010, 04:17:52 PM
Seen a few films there over the past few weeks:
Green Zone - 6/7 out of 10
Strength and Honour - 4 out of 10
Alice in Wonderland - Visually stunning but not my cup of tea at all 5 out of 10
Legion - Horrible - 2 out of 10
Wolfman - 6 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on July 29, 2010, 09:14:37 AM
Went to see the A - Team last night. Had to say I enjoyed it... It's been fairly well cast. Neeson can be a little annoying at times & some of the action scenes are over the top (& hard to watch with the shaky cam.) but overall it's entertaining with lots of humerous quips!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 30, 2010, 01:48:59 AM
The A team is entertaining. I give it 7.5 out of 10.

The thing I noticed was that it had remarkable parallels and similarities to the movie "The Losers " that was out earlier in the year. I don't know how things work in Hollywood, but someone copied someone elses movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on July 30, 2010, 07:24:37 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 30, 2010, 01:48:59 AM
The A team is entertaining. I give it 7.5 out of 10.

The thing I noticed was that it had remarkable parallels and similarities to the movie "The Losers " that was out earlier in the year. I don't know how things work in Hollywood, but someone copied someone elses movie.

Yup, that's how things work in Hollywood alright.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 10:01:19 AM
Goal 2 on telly tonight. Worth a watch lads? Enjoyed the 1st Goal where he went to Newcastle FC. Not an oscar winner but very watchable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 30, 2010, 11:51:55 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 10:01:19 AM
Goal 2 on telly tonight. Worth a watch lads? Enjoyed the 1st Goal where he went to Newcastle FC. Not an oscar winner but very watchable.
Ah here....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 30, 2010, 11:53:25 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 10:01:19 AM
Goal 2 on telly tonight. Worth a watch lads? Enjoyed the 1st Goal where he went to Newcastle FC. Not an oscar winner but very watchable.

What now?? Are you havin a bubble son??!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 12:06:45 PM
Only asked a question ffs. I take it then Goal 2 is not worth watching. The western on TG4 it will have to be I suppose.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 30, 2010, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 12:06:45 PM
Only asked a question ffs. I take it then Goal 2 is not worth watching. The western on TG4 it will have to be I suppose.
it's shocking but the terrible cameos from zidane and beckham are worth a look for a laugh at least....clip is prob on youtube,save ya the pain of sitting though the whole movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on July 30, 2010, 12:40:42 PM
As a massive A Team fan in my youth I have to say the new movie is pretty much everything i wanted it to be after waiting 20 yrs on it!
All actors did a great job and the right cheese/action ratio.
Only gripe is them not using the most iconic TV theme of all time as an intro.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on July 30, 2010, 01:23:19 PM
Quote from: Santino on July 30, 2010, 12:40:42 PM
As a massive A Team fan in my youth I have to say the new movie is pretty much everything i wanted it to be after waiting 20 yrs on it!
All actors did a great job and the right cheese/action ratio.
Only gripe is them not using the most iconic TV theme of all time as an intro.

I thought they might have pumped it out at the end... must be a rights issue?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 30, 2010, 04:25:35 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 30, 2010, 12:06:45 PM
Only asked a question ffs. I take it then Goal 2 is not worth watching. The western on TG4 it will have to be I suppose.

I am Legend on TV3 tonight at 22.45 - definitely worth watching
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 30, 2010, 06:03:11 PM
Quote from: Santino on July 30, 2010, 12:40:42 PM
As a massive A Team fan in my youth I have to say the new movie is pretty much everything i wanted it to be after waiting 20 yrs on it!
All actors did a great job and the right cheese/action ratio.
Only gripe is them not using the most iconic TV theme of all time as an intro.

Greatest TV theme of all time, without question!

Quote from: Goats Do Shave on July 29, 2010, 09:14:37 AM
Went to see the A - Team last night. Had to say I enjoyed it... It's been fairly well cast. Neeson can be a little annoying at times & some of the action scenes are over the top (& hard to watch with the shaky cam.) but overall it's entertaining with lots of humerous quips!
It woudlnt be the A Team if the action themes weren't over the top
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 30, 2010, 10:34:14 PM
I like this one better.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=118&f=1666&t=6167159

or this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on July 30, 2010, 10:40:24 PM
Nothing beats it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVonyVSQoM&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVonyVSQoM&feature=related)

Tried the film tonight again - it's just ok but it's not he A Team as I know them....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on July 31, 2010, 12:37:52 PM
Actually after watching that Pints, other gripes are no cars being overturned and no silly disguises for Neeson!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on August 02, 2010, 02:13:41 PM
Quote from: Santino on July 31, 2010, 12:37:52 PM
Actually after watching that Pints, other gripes are no cars being overturned and no silly disguises for Neeson!

Shocking all together they even had people getting shot and staying dead, in the tv show nobody ever got shot and anybody involved in an explosion or crash was always able to shake it off, they've sucked all the realism of the original out of it for me  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 03, 2010, 08:52:32 AM
Quote from: delboy on August 02, 2010, 02:13:41 PM
Quote from: Santino on July 31, 2010, 12:37:52 PM
Actually after watching that Pints, other gripes are no cars being overturned and no silly disguises for Neeson!

Shocking all together they even had people getting shot and staying dead, in the tv show nobody ever got shot and anybody involved in an explosion or crash was always able to shake it off, they've sucked all the realism of the original out of it for me  ;)

I get what you are saying but a lot of posters on here seem to be upset at how the film is not the same as the original, but how could it be unless we time travelled back twenty five odd years.  All these remakes are exactly that, you cannot replicate the original show so many years later, even if you had the same cast which obviously is impossible in this case.  Nostalgia is a great thing, and I think alot of what people of a certain age like about the A Team, Incredible Hulk or Knightrider was the setting, the cars, the culture of the time, basically the 80's as that is when most of us here were most impressionable.  Certain factors cannot be replicated, no matter how big a budget a studio has and how many CGI Special effects are chucked in.  It was actually the lack of a humongous budget which made us love shows like the A Team etc.

On another note, I think there was actualy two people who died on screen during the show, which is pretty poor from a marksmans POV considering there must have been 1 few hundred bullets fired an episode.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Zapatista on August 03, 2010, 08:55:58 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on July 28, 2010, 12:04:03 AM
Saw Inception at the weekend - serious movie throughly enjoyable even if I had to concentrate unbelievably hard at it!!  Very cleverly written and even if the ending was slightly predictable, I'm not sure that it was a bad ending

+ 1

Watched it yesterday.

I liked it up to and including the end and was even happy thinking about it this morning. I think it's worth sitting back and enjoying and not concentrating too hard, it's a long movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 03, 2010, 02:12:16 PM
Watched Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels for the first time in years on Sunday, very enjoyable.  Also got a hold of Daybreakers, and I was expecting a bit more than what I saw, pretty poor to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on August 03, 2010, 10:03:35 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 03, 2010, 02:12:16 PM
Watched Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels for the first time in years on Sunday, very enjoyable.

Just starting now on TG4, great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on August 03, 2010, 11:05:15 PM
Just back from seeing Karate Kid - great film. Loved it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on August 04, 2010, 12:49:57 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 03, 2010, 11:05:15 PM
Just back from seeing Karate Kid - great film. Loved it

no way can it be as good as the original one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on August 04, 2010, 09:58:03 AM
Very very similar to the original - really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Trout on August 04, 2010, 10:29:37 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 04, 2010, 09:58:03 AM
Very very similar to the original - really enjoyed it.

Was there many prods at the cinema?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 04, 2010, 11:29:21 AM
Went to Toy Story 3 last night. Watched it in 3D and frankly I don't think there was any need for it to be in 3D.

I must say though it kicked the ass out of the recent Shrek film. It was funny, has a decent plotline and was just exactly what I was hoping for from it. Hugely enjoyable and with the reports of A Team and Karate Kid seemingly decent enough I think this is going to be a good month for going to the movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on August 04, 2010, 11:53:05 AM
Quote from: Trout on August 04, 2010, 10:29:37 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 04, 2010, 09:58:03 AM
Very very similar to the original - really enjoyed it.

Was there many prods at the cinema?

Loads  ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AZOffaly on August 04, 2010, 04:23:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 04, 2010, 11:29:21 AM
Went to Toy Story 3 last night. Watched it in 3D and frankly I don't think there was any need for it to be in 3D.

I must say though it kicked the ass out of the recent Shrek film. It was funny, has a decent plotline and was just exactly what I was hoping for from it. Hugely enjoyable and with the reports of A Team and Karate Kid seemingly decent enough I think this is going to be a good month for going to the movies.

I brought the little fella and his two cousins to see Toy Story 3 last week, 2D though. There was about 30 adults in the cinema, and towards the end there was a lot of little 'coughs' and sniffles.

very sentimental for adults, but kids don't give a crap :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 04, 2010, 05:34:24 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 04, 2010, 04:23:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 04, 2010, 11:29:21 AM
Went to Toy Story 3 last night. Watched it in 3D and frankly I don't think there was any need for it to be in 3D.

I must say though it kicked the ass out of the recent Shrek film. It was funny, has a decent plotline and was just exactly what I was hoping for from it. Hugely enjoyable and with the reports of A Team and Karate Kid seemingly decent enough I think this is going to be a good month for going to the movies.

I brought the little fella and his two cousins to see Toy Story 3 last week, 2D though. There was about 30 adults in the cinema, and towards the end there was a lot of little 'coughs' and sniffles.

very sentimental for adults, but kids don't give a crap :D


Care to add your name to the list AZ? :D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10814813 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10814813)

2 August 2010 Last updated at 07:47 ET Share this pageFacebookTwitter ShareEmail Print Twenty films that make men cryContinue reading the main story

A new type of tear-jerker In response to the Magazine's discussion about why Toy Story 3 makes men cry male readers have been getting in touch with their emotional side and opening up about their own private tear-jerkers. Here is a selection.

1. There's one scene for me, it's the Grey Havens at the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. I've seen it loads of times, but even as a man in my 30s, it still manages to get me going every single time! The emotion of the characters, having gone through their personal sacrifices (particularly Frodo of course), coupled with Howard Shore's brilliantly moving score always makes me weepy with that lump in the throat feeling.

Andy Bishop, Bromley, Kent

2. The Shawshank Redemption had me in fits of tears because of the joy and happiness that ensues when those two lifelong companions are reunited on that beach. The hardships they've endured and the power of their friendship stirs the longing for good friends in me. Yep, I'm a weeper and proud!

Chris Mattley, Lincoln

Babe. Some pig... 3. Picture this: me, my wife, her mom and dad, my mom and dad, the kids. We go to a movie all together for the first time ever. We go to Up and the only person in the group not sobbing is my father in law. Now I finally have proof that he is a robot. My dad cried for an hour. I tried to hold it back, but my throat was throbbing so hard it felt dangerous not to give in. Then I let it rip like a little girl.

Steve, West Kelowna, British Columbia

4. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest has a tragic ending, and makes me bleary eyed when I think too hard on it, but the tears strangely intensify upon the victorious final shot, to see something positive and good come from such bleakness and despair.

Mike, Essex

5. The one film that makes me cry every time I watch it is Marley and Me. When he says goodbye to the dying Marley... I'm starting to fill up just thinking about it. I don't know if it's because I have a dog and have had to go through the heartache of saying goodbye before to my previous dog when she passed away but this film makes me cry more than any other.

Chris Hennessey, Manchester

6. When I was a tender 18-year-old in the RAF, they showed The Champ to a bunch of us raw recruits. The room filled with male bravado soon quietened down and although dark you could see sparkling eyes. Nobody dared talk for fear of showing a trembling voice.

The Green Mile often gets men blubbing Keith Aisthorpe, Colombo, Sri Lanka

7. I wailed out loud at the end of The Notebook which wouldn't have been so bad except I was in the middle row in a packed 747 and I don't think anyone else was watching it. Oh the shame.

Bob

8. I'm a 48-year-old man, ex-rugby player and motorcycle racer and I admit that Babe did it for me. Right at the end when the farmer says "That'll do Pig". I start welling up at the thought of it.

Chris, Bromsgrove, UK

9. I never cried at movies until after my daughter was born. The first time was Field of Dreams. When Kevin Costner had a catch with his father, I was bawling. I purchase the film every time it comes out on a new medium (video, DVD, anniversary edition, Blu-Ray), and I still cry. In fact, I cry before that scene, in anticipation. Some day, when the holographic version is released, I will cry on James Earl Jones when he says "for it is money they have and peace they lack".

Anon, Westchester, USA

Not a dry eye at the end of The Railway Children 10. I have only seen my Dad cry on two occasions, and one of them was during Chariots of Fire.

Lauren McConnell, Taunton

11. The end of The Railway Children, with Jenny Agutter running down the platform crying "Daddy, my daddy" gets me every single time. I must have seen it 25-30 times over the years and on every occasion, I am a gibbering wreck.

Ian Dickens, Beeston, UK

12. The Finnish sauna documentary, Steam of Life, had a reputation for being a tear-jerker. I didn't believe it until I went to see it myself, and all the men in the cinema were in tears. Fantastic doc, by the way.

Anu, Helsinki, Finland

13. The 1941 Tom and Jerry cartoon The Night Before Christmas has a very emotional ending. Tom sees Jerry freezing in the cold bitter snow outside the house and then feels bad for Jerry. He warms him up by the fire and gives him a Candy Cane as a present and Jerry then takes a mousetrap hidden in Tom's bowl of milk and Tom and Jerry become friends. This is probably the most emotional scene in a Tom and Jerry cartoon.

Joe Ross, Shoeburyness, England

14. Man On Fire, with Denzel. A hard hearted soldier of fortune discovers the inherent goodness of human nature in a child and gives his life in exchange for hers. I can't watch it without crying.

Christopher, Milton Keynes

15. The only film that got me blubbing was Life is Beautiful right at the end when the little boy gets to ride on the tank after winning hide and seek and then finding his mother. What made it worse was I was in the middle of a flight to New Zealand, it was half past something in the morning, everyone else was asleep and I was crying like a three-year-old whose balloon had burst.

Mike Riley, Hampshire

The Italian Job remake made some critics cry 16. Bridge to Terabithia had both myself and my 12-year-old son in tears in the cinema, openly asking each other why the girl had to die. I am not worried about being teary in front of my sons; I think it's good to let them know it's OK to let your feelings show.

Terence Fisher, Crawley, England

17. The bit in The Italian Job where the Mafia smash Michael Caine's Aston Martin and the two E-Types had me crying like a baby.

Ben Halstead, Leeds, UK

18. Rocky winning the title and manages to say "'except for my kid being born this is the greatest day in the history of my life, I just want to say one thing, to my wife at home, Yo Adrian... I did it!" Gets me every time!

Ben, Hartlepool

19. My Life as A Dog, a Swedish film that observes a 12-year-old boy, Ingemar, struggling with life with a terminally ill mother and an absent father as well as meeting all the normal developments that life presents us. The tear-jerker for me is how Ingemar tries to come to terms with the story of Laika (a theme that runs through the whole film), a dog sent to space with a guaranteed death sentence. Ingemar consoles himself constantly with "life could be worse" - [I'm] in tears now.

Patrick, Newcastle upon Tyne

20. If I want a really good purgative cry then it has to be Truly, Madly, Deeply. That's one film I can only watch on my own.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 06, 2010, 01:15:53 PM
Saw American Werewolf in London for the first time in yonks earlier in week. Has aged reasonably well (30 years old) and imo is well worth watching. Watch out for all the English actors in it who went on to "better things".

Jenny Agutter is seriously hot in it.

Will be repeated again no doubt. Was on one of the NTL channels.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on August 06, 2010, 01:27:33 PM
Bright eyes at the end of watership down when hazel goes to meet his ancestors usually has my eyes going a bit misty.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 06, 2010, 02:13:13 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 06, 2010, 01:15:53 PM
Saw American Werewolf in London for the first time in yonks earlier in week. Has aged reasonably well (30 years old) and imo is well worth watching. Watch out for all the English actors in it who went on to "better things".

Jenny Agutter is seriously hot in it.

Will be repeated again no doubt. Was on one of the NTL channels.

Never seen the original until I Sky Plussed it a few months ago and the one thing I remember about it is Jenny Agutter, unbelievable in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 06, 2010, 02:47:17 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 04, 2010, 05:34:24 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 04, 2010, 04:23:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 04, 2010, 11:29:21 AM
Went to Toy Story 3 last night. Watched it in 3D and frankly I don't think there was any need for it to be in 3D.

I must say though it kicked the ass out of the recent Shrek film. It was funny, has a decent plotline and was just exactly what I was hoping for from it. Hugely enjoyable and with the reports of A Team and Karate Kid seemingly decent enough I think this is going to be a good month for going to the movies.

I brought the little fella and his two cousins to see Toy Story 3 last week, 2D though. There was about 30 adults in the cinema, and towards the end there was a lot of little 'coughs' and sniffles.

very sentimental for adults, but kids don't give a crap :D


Care to add your name to the list AZ? :D
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10814813 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10814813)

2 August 2010 Last updated at 07:47 ET Share this pageFacebookTwitter ShareEmail Print Twenty films that make men cryContinue reading the main story

A new type of tear-jerker In response to the Magazine's discussion about why Toy Story 3 makes men cry male readers have been getting in touch with their emotional side and opening up about their own private tear-jerkers. Here is a selection.

1. There's one scene for me, it's the Grey Havens at the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. I've seen it loads of times, but even as a man in my 30s, it still manages to get me going every single time! The emotion of the characters, having gone through their personal sacrifices (particularly Frodo of course), coupled with Howard Shore's brilliantly moving score always makes me weepy with that lump in the throat feeling.

Andy Bishop, Bromley, Kent

2. The Shawshank Redemption had me in fits of tears because of the joy and happiness that ensues when those two lifelong companions are reunited on that beach. The hardships they've endured and the power of their friendship stirs the longing for good friends in me. Yep, I'm a weeper and proud!

Chris Mattley, Lincoln

Babe. Some pig... 3. Picture this: me, my wife, her mom and dad, my mom and dad, the kids. We go to a movie all together for the first time ever. We go to Up and the only person in the group not sobbing is my father in law. Now I finally have proof that he is a robot. My dad cried for an hour. I tried to hold it back, but my throat was throbbing so hard it felt dangerous not to give in. Then I let it rip like a little girl.

Steve, West Kelowna, British Columbia

4. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest has a tragic ending, and makes me bleary eyed when I think too hard on it, but the tears strangely intensify upon the victorious final shot, to see something positive and good come from such bleakness and despair.

Mike, Essex

5. The one film that makes me cry every time I watch it is Marley and Me. When he says goodbye to the dying Marley... I'm starting to fill up just thinking about it. I don't know if it's because I have a dog and have had to go through the heartache of saying goodbye before to my previous dog when she passed away but this film makes me cry more than any other.

Chris Hennessey, Manchester

6. When I was a tender 18-year-old in the RAF, they showed The Champ to a bunch of us raw recruits. The room filled with male bravado soon quietened down and although dark you could see sparkling eyes. Nobody dared talk for fear of showing a trembling voice.

The Green Mile often gets men blubbing Keith Aisthorpe, Colombo, Sri Lanka

7. I wailed out loud at the end of The Notebook which wouldn't have been so bad except I was in the middle row in a packed 747 and I don't think anyone else was watching it. Oh the shame.

Bob

8. I'm a 48-year-old man, ex-rugby player and motorcycle racer and I admit that Babe did it for me. Right at the end when the farmer says "That'll do Pig". I start welling up at the thought of it.

Chris, Bromsgrove, UK

9. I never cried at movies until after my daughter was born. The first time was Field of Dreams. When Kevin Costner had a catch with his father, I was bawling. I purchase the film every time it comes out on a new medium (video, DVD, anniversary edition, Blu-Ray), and I still cry. In fact, I cry before that scene, in anticipation. Some day, when the holographic version is released, I will cry on James Earl Jones when he says "for it is money they have and peace they lack".

Anon, Westchester, USA

Not a dry eye at the end of The Railway Children 10. I have only seen my Dad cry on two occasions, and one of them was during Chariots of Fire.

Lauren McConnell, Taunton

11. The end of The Railway Children, with Jenny Agutter running down the platform crying "Daddy, my daddy" gets me every single time. I must have seen it 25-30 times over the years and on every occasion, I am a gibbering wreck.

Ian Dickens, Beeston, UK

12. The Finnish sauna documentary, Steam of Life, had a reputation for being a tear-jerker. I didn't believe it until I went to see it myself, and all the men in the cinema were in tears. Fantastic doc, by the way.

Anu, Helsinki, Finland

13. The 1941 Tom and Jerry cartoon The Night Before Christmas has a very emotional ending. Tom sees Jerry freezing in the cold bitter snow outside the house and then feels bad for Jerry. He warms him up by the fire and gives him a Candy Cane as a present and Jerry then takes a mousetrap hidden in Tom's bowl of milk and Tom and Jerry become friends. This is probably the most emotional scene in a Tom and Jerry cartoon.

Joe Ross, Shoeburyness, England

14. Man On Fire, with Denzel. A hard hearted soldier of fortune discovers the inherent goodness of human nature in a child and gives his life in exchange for hers. I can't watch it without crying.

Christopher, Milton Keynes

15. The only film that got me blubbing was Life is Beautiful right at the end when the little boy gets to ride on the tank after winning hide and seek and then finding his mother. What made it worse was I was in the middle of a flight to New Zealand, it was half past something in the morning, everyone else was asleep and I was crying like a three-year-old whose balloon had burst.

Mike Riley, Hampshire

The Italian Job remake made some critics cry 16. Bridge to Terabithia had both myself and my 12-year-old son in tears in the cinema, openly asking each other why the girl had to die. I am not worried about being teary in front of my sons; I think it's good to let them know it's OK to let your feelings show.

Terence Fisher, Crawley, England

17. The bit in The Italian Job where the Mafia smash Michael Caine's Aston Martin and the two E-Types had me crying like a baby.

Ben Halstead, Leeds, UK

18. Rocky winning the title and manages to say "'except for my kid being born this is the greatest day in the history of my life, I just want to say one thing, to my wife at home, Yo Adrian... I did it!" Gets me every time!

Ben, Hartlepool

19. My Life as A Dog, a Swedish film that observes a 12-year-old boy, Ingemar, struggling with life with a terminally ill mother and an absent father as well as meeting all the normal developments that life presents us. The tear-jerker for me is how Ingemar tries to come to terms with the story of Laika (a theme that runs through the whole film), a dog sent to space with a guaranteed death sentence. Ingemar consoles himself constantly with "life could be worse" - [I'm] in tears now.

Patrick, Newcastle upon Tyne

20. If I want a really good purgative cry then it has to be Truly, Madly, Deeply. That's one film I can only watch on my own.
If you love dogs avoid Marley and Me, bridge to teribitha, aswell tough to watch but i didnt cry ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 06, 2010, 04:22:32 PM
Jenny Agutter makes another sexy appearance in Logans Run. Logans run is a good sci fi movie about not letting people live beyon d the age of 30.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on August 06, 2010, 04:25:10 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 04, 2010, 09:58:03 AM
Very very similar to the original - really enjoyed it.

Posted it before, deserves a watch again  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on August 07, 2010, 08:15:56 PM
There Will Be Blood at 9.45 on BBC2 tonight, great film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 08, 2010, 06:29:48 AM
Quote from: paco on August 07, 2010, 08:15:56 PM
There Will Be Blood at 9.45 on BBC2 tonight, great film.
Ruined by the ending. Never got the hype about that movie, daniel day lewis plays a great character but thought it was an average at best movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 08, 2010, 09:11:13 AM
I agree. Daniel day Lewis is excellent in it but overall I thought the film wasn't very good. Probably worth watching it for lewis' performance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 08, 2010, 11:47:26 AM
A brutal film to watch, as you didn't know what anyone's agenda was and it was so dark. Lewis was fantastic in it, but sure when isn't he. I enjoyed the film, watched it twice now within the year. I think that's all I can muster now for a wee while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on August 08, 2010, 11:54:29 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 08, 2010, 11:47:26 AM
A brutal film to watch, as you didn't know what anyone's agenda was and it was so dark. Lewis was fantastic in it, but sure when isn't he. I enjoyed the film, watched it twice now within the year. I think that's all I can muster now for a wee while.

I think its a good movie, but ita also one of those times that the flick is talked up maybe a wee bit more than it should be because of who the director is.

By the Ziggy, I love the Av. That was one of the best bits of TV the Beeb ever put out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on August 08, 2010, 07:45:55 PM
Watched Inception and Toy Story 3 recently. 2 great films, best i've seen in a good while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2010, 09:19:02 PM
Watched Toy Story 3 (2D) yesterday with #2 son. Excellent show. The missus went to see it in 3D afterwards with #1 son and said the 3D version was unnecessary.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on August 08, 2010, 09:53:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2010, 09:19:02 PM
Watched Toy Story 3 (2D) yesterday with #2 son. Excellent show. The missus went to see it in 3D afterwards with #1 son and said the 3D version was unnecessary.

You should't rate your children like that. Love them all equally man
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on August 09, 2010, 12:04:14 AM
Watch There will be blood last night and thought it was excellent. Best film I have seen in a long time. Great music score by Johnny Greenwood, provided a very dark mood and enhanced the drama a lot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 09, 2010, 09:40:17 AM
There Will be Blood is massively overrated imo. Lewis really hams it up.

Saw Quodrophenia on Saturday  night..... interesting movie and very watchable. Obviously a tad dated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on August 09, 2010, 09:42:50 AM
I watched "Donkey Punch" at the week end...

Terrible, yet very watchable!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on August 09, 2010, 10:28:53 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 09, 2010, 09:40:17 AM
There Will be Blood is massively overrated imo. Lewis really hams it up.

Saw Quodrophenia on Saturday  night..... interesting movie and very watchable. Obviously a tad dated.

A classic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 09, 2010, 10:48:04 PM
Thought there will be blood was middling at best, Lewis was good but verging on hamming it up IMO, thought the same with his character English Bob? in Gangs of NY.  Took the kids to see Toy Story 3 and have to say I was very disappointed considering the rave reviews it got.

Best movie i have seen this past decade is No Country for Old men, that is a movie.  There isn't a bad performance it in but Javier Bardem is just fantastic. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on August 09, 2010, 11:04:44 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 09, 2010, 10:48:04 PM
Thought there will be blood was middling at best, Lewis was good but verging on hamming it up IMO, thought the same with his character English Bob? in Gangs of NY.  Took the kids to see Toy Story 3 and have to say I was very disappointed considering the rave reviews it got.

Best movie i have seen this past decade is No Country for Old men, that is a movie.  There isn't a bad performance it in but Javier Bardem is just fantastic.

Agree 100% on "No Country For Old Men".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 09, 2010, 11:27:09 PM
"No country for Old Men" is the over rated movie. After all the great movies the cone ???brothers made and they give them a hat full of oscars for this one. They knew their time had come and it was made for oscars but was not a great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on August 09, 2010, 11:59:07 PM
Only thing I remember about No Country for Old Men was being disgusted at the ending! Never watching it ever again!

Seen Inception tonight and it seriously messed with my head!

REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO THIS ONE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6WOoUG1eNo
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 10, 2010, 08:39:39 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 09, 2010, 11:27:09 PM
"No country for Old Men" is the over rated movie. After all the great movies the cone ???brothers made and they give them a hat full of oscars for this one. They knew their time had come and it was made for oscars but was not a great movie.

I agree, to call it the best movie of the past decade is taking the le tiss, you would be here all day listing more suitable candidates for that title. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 10, 2010, 01:04:13 PM
Once again agree that NCfOM is massively overrated. Really let down after watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on August 10, 2010, 02:36:20 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 10, 2010, 01:04:13 PM
Once again agree that NCfOM is massively overrated. Really let down after watching it.

I loved it... Loved the ending too! - Why do you need to be told what happens? - You've got an imagination!

Possibly the Best "baddy" ever!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on August 10, 2010, 02:46:48 PM
I agree on NCOFM - best I can think of in a long time. Agreed with Benny on performances and Goats on best baddy ever (with the possible exception of Lee Marvin in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance).

In the cinema I thought the ending was terrible, but within an hour I had re-thought it and thought it was perfect. Goats said it right.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Zapatista on August 10, 2010, 02:51:17 PM
I thought NCfOm was just OK. I can't remember the end right now ??? PM please? I remember it for being the only ever time I liked Tommy Lee Jones in a movie.

There Will be Blood was fantastic. I loved it.

One of my favourite movies of the last 10 years or so was Blood Diamond. Loved Dark Knight too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 10, 2010, 03:34:54 PM
I really liked NCfOM.  Different strokes I suppose.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on August 10, 2010, 03:46:20 PM
Saw Avatar there the other night.  I thought it was a decent movie very watchable and enjoyable, decent storyline (even if it's a rehash of The Last Samurai and Dances With Wolves) but it has to be said I wasn't blown away and I reckon the movie is overhyped to a certain extend.

Unfortunately I saw it on DVD and I would reckon the 3D version would be amazing to watch although I kinda want the movie to be top quality in its own right before talking about the 3D 'effects'

I saw Clash of the Titans too in the last while, enjoyable enough movie - at one stage I was kinda questioning the plot but I realised whats the point, thats not what the film was about.  Decent effects in it, likeable characters and some collection of women to be fair too which always helps Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, Polly Walker and Kaya Scodelario...


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 10, 2010, 03:53:21 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on August 10, 2010, 03:46:20 PM

I saw Clash of the Titans too in the last while, enjoyable enough movie - at one stage I was kinda questioning the plot but I realised whats the point, thats not what the film was about.  Decent effects in it, likeable characters and some collection of women to be fair too which always helps Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, Polly Walker and Kaya Scodelario...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OlCnPKr4Q8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OlCnPKr4Q8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on August 10, 2010, 04:07:21 PM
Watched Invictus last night, decent enough film although it gets a bit cheesy towards the end. Seen Inception at the weekend as well, great film! It and Shutter Island were probably the best 2 films I've seen this year, and hoping that The Expendaples will challenge both! The wait is almost over...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MasterShake on August 10, 2010, 04:21:48 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 09, 2010, 10:48:04 PM
Thought there will be blood was middling at best, Lewis was good but verging on hamming it up IMO, thought the same with his character English Bob? in Gangs of NY.  Took the kids to see Toy Story 3 and have to say I was very disappointed considering the rave reviews it got.

Best movie i have seen this past decade is No Country for Old men, that is a movie.  There isn't a bad performance it in but Javier Bardem is just fantastic.

Think you're mixing up 'English Bob' from Unforgiven (played by Richard Harris), and 'Bill the Butcher' from Gangs of New York.

Thought There Will Be Blood was a great film - maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I saw it as an allegory of two vying powers of American society - religion and capitalism (materialism / gain) - for dominance and control. Lewis clearly hammed it up a bit but appeared to be channeling some of the characteristics of Noah Cross in Chinatown.

As Jack Gittes asks Cross in Chinatown: "how much is enough...what more can you buy?" Cross's answer is "the future Mr. Gittes". Daniel Plainview seems determined to own the same thing if he can.

Films seen recently:
Inception: 7/10
Restrepo: 9/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 10, 2010, 05:39:26 PM
Knew it wasn't correct.

I love you philip morris is a great show too. I guess a lot of people mightn't take to it because of the Gay relationship, Ewan mcgregor is as gay as christmas throughout, great performance.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on August 10, 2010, 10:48:30 PM
Hated NCFOM. Loved TWBB. Suppose its just personal taste!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 10, 2010, 11:12:25 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on August 10, 2010, 02:36:20 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 10, 2010, 01:04:13 PM
Once again agree that NCfOM is massively overrated. Really let down after watching it.

I loved it... Loved the ending too! - Why do you need to be told what happens? - You've got an imagination!

Possibly the Best "baddy" ever!

I paid for an ending. I refuse to provide my own when going to the cinema. My imagination is not that good. The same goes for the Blair B*itch project
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on August 11, 2010, 08:40:46 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 10, 2010, 11:12:25 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on August 10, 2010, 02:36:20 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 10, 2010, 01:04:13 PM
Once again agree that NCfOM is massively overrated. Really let down after watching it.

I loved it... Loved the ending too! - Why do you need to be told what happens? - You've got an imagination!

Possibly the Best "baddy" ever!

I paid for an ending. I refuse to provide my own when going to the cinema. My imagination is not that good. The same goes for the Blair B*itch project

:D :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on August 14, 2010, 11:58:16 AM
Watched the expendables last night, not a bad action flick.

Much better than the A Team IMO
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 14, 2010, 12:37:14 PM
The expendables is a rough old movie, but entertaining enough. The best thing in it is the impact the big gun makes. Don't expect gone with the wind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on August 14, 2010, 12:47:35 PM
Watched Saving Private Ryan during week for first time, great film would have been fantastic to see it on the big screen. Opening scenes of the beach landing were shocking gruesome, very real.
9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 14, 2010, 01:02:32 PM
Thanks for telling us about that one. By the way the Allies won the war. I hope I haven't ruined the surprise.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 14, 2010, 01:11:30 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 14, 2010, 01:02:32 PM
Thanks for telling us about that one. By the way the Allies won the war. I hope I haven't ruined the surprise.
FFS I was going to watch it tonight until you spoiled the ending!  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyroneboi on August 14, 2010, 08:40:35 PM
I watched Invictus last night and was average enough I thought. The rugby scenes were cheesy as hell but overall was watchable enough I suppose.

I also watched Friday Night Lights during the week (again!!) and it is a quality flick though I am a sucker for them American football movies!

I bought City of God today seen it in HMV and head good reports about it so thought i would pick it up. Anybody seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on August 14, 2010, 08:43:44 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on August 14, 2010, 08:40:35 PM
I bought City of God today seen it in HMV and head good reports about it so thought i would pick it up. Anybody seen it?

Excellent film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on August 14, 2010, 08:46:58 PM
Yeah, City of God is class. Coach Carter on RTE2 at 9.30, always an enjoyable film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 14, 2010, 11:19:11 PM
Was at The A-Team tonight. I enjoyed it very much and I felt like I was transported back to the 80s again, when I was a small child. The banter being the characters was great and of course hearing the theme blast out in the cinema was brilliant. It's by no means a 'thinker', leave your brains at the door. Way over the top, but sure that's what you want from The A-Team.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on August 15, 2010, 07:53:34 AM
Get him to the Greek involves two very watchable caricatures, but little more than the sum of those rudiments.
Inception is slick, quite clever and easy to watch, but probably doesn't quite merit its hype. I think memento is a better movie.
Toy story 3 is just one too many tales about buzz lightyear and woody - I've read it was a brilliantly executed variant on the original concept, but I just no longer care for those little toys.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 15, 2010, 10:12:28 AM
Watched The Blind Side last night. Enjoyed it but fail to see what was so special about Sandra Bullock's performance that merited an Oscar.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on August 15, 2010, 12:49:21 PM
Saw Shutter Island last night, I thoroughly enjoyed it, though the missus didn't think it was up to watch. Also saw "Sin Nombre" during the week - very good film linking story of one family's attempted illegal immigration to the US, and Mexican gang violence

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on August 15, 2010, 09:30:02 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 14, 2010, 01:02:32 PM
Thanks for telling us about that one. By the way the Allies won the war. I hope I haven't ruined the surprise.

on Film 4+1 again tonight at 10pm all with your happy ending !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 16, 2010, 05:27:12 PM
seen The Expendables last night.
Not real story and won't be nominated for any Oscars but I wasn't expecting it to be.
Old School action heroes, muscle trucks, motorbikes, gun fights, shoot-outs, hand to hand fights, blood, sweat and bodies everywhere.  Great show for the lads.
Lungren and Li had perfect roles with Lungren surprisingly good. Jason Statham had a great performance.  Stone Cold was Stone Cold.

Can see where this could have went had he got JVD and Segal but all in all a leave your brains at the door, action movie from the 80's - perfect Sunday night viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on August 18, 2010, 12:51:32 AM
Just watching Ladder 49 on BBC at the minute... it's a great show

Saw Green Zone last night, top flick - as good as I've seen in a while.  Decent plot and well directed action scenes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 18, 2010, 08:44:30 AM
Ladder 49 is very good, but thought Greenzone was average at best.

Never really watched the full Rambo 3, but got to watch it at the weekend.  How did it not win any Oscar's?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 18, 2010, 10:41:02 AM
Finally got round to watching Barton Fink which was on TG4 last night.....average enough compared to other Coen Brothers stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lolafrola on August 18, 2010, 11:53:51 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 14, 2010, 11:19:11 PM
Was at The A-Team tonight. I enjoyed it very much and I felt like I was transported back to the 80s again, when I was a small child. The banter being the characters was great and of course hearing the theme blast out in the cinema was brilliant. It's by no means a 'thinker', leave your brains at the door. Way over the top, but sure that's what you want from The A-Team.

I watched it last night too and was enjoying it up until the last scene at the harbour with that container ship. Previous to that some of the stuff was a bit exaggerated but that was par for the course but that last scene just ruined the film for me. This guy fires a rocket launcher into a container ship the size of two football fields and sinks it in 10 sec, then all the containers blow up and blow of the ship where B.A. dodges them like they're pillows. Why did you ruin a good film with that last scene you tool bags >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 18, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
Quote from: lolafrola on August 18, 2010, 11:53:51 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 14, 2010, 11:19:11 PM
Was at The A-Team tonight. I enjoyed it very much and I felt like I was transported back to the 80s again, when I was a small child. The banter being the characters was great and of course hearing the theme blast out in the cinema was brilliant. It's by no means a 'thinker', leave your brains at the door. Way over the top, but sure that's what you want from The A-Team.

I watched it last night too and was enjoying it up until the last scene at the harbour with that container ship. Previous to that some of the stuff was a bit exaggerated but that was par for the course but that last scene just ruined the film for me. This guy fires a rocket launcher into a container ship the size of two football fields and sinks it in 10 sec, then all the containers blow up and blow of the ship where B.A. dodges them like they're pillows. Why did you ruin a good film with that last scene you tool bags >:(

Big explosions and nobody dies, surely that's the stuff The A-Team's made of ;)

Did you stay on until after the credits?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lolafrola on August 18, 2010, 02:19:22 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 18, 2010, 02:12:28 PM
Quote from: lolafrola on August 18, 2010, 11:53:51 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 14, 2010, 11:19:11 PM
Was at The A-Team tonight. I enjoyed it very much and I felt like I was transported back to the 80s again, when I was a small child. The banter being the characters was great and of course hearing the theme blast out in the cinema was brilliant. It's by no means a 'thinker', leave your brains at the door. Way over the top, but sure that's what you want from The A-Team.

I watched it last night too and was enjoying it up until the last scene at the harbour with that container ship. Previous to that some of the stuff was a bit exaggerated but that was par for the course but that last scene just ruined the film for me. This guy fires a rocket launcher into a container ship the size of two football fields and sinks it in 10 sec, then all the containers blow up and blow of the ship where B.A. dodges them like they're pillows. Why did you ruin a good film with that last scene you tool bags >:(

Big explosions and nobody dies, surely that's the stuff The A-Team's made of ;)

Did you stay on until after the credits?

no it was a pirate DVD :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on August 18, 2010, 02:21:29 PM
What happened after the credits?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 18, 2010, 02:23:32 PM
Quote from: paco on August 18, 2010, 02:21:29 PM
What happened after the credits?

Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz have a small cameo.

EDIT: Removed the YouTube clip. Too many spoilers in it, for people who haven't seen the film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 18, 2010, 03:08:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 18, 2010, 02:23:32 PM
Quote from: paco on August 18, 2010, 02:21:29 PM
What happened after the credits?

Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz have a small cameo.

EDIT: Removed the YouTube clip. Too many spoilers in it, for people who haven't seen the film.

Howindanamajaysus could there possibly be 'spoilers' for the A-Team?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 18, 2010, 03:23:27 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 18, 2010, 03:08:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 18, 2010, 02:23:32 PM
Quote from: paco on August 18, 2010, 02:21:29 PM
What happened after the credits?

Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz have a small cameo.

EDIT: Removed the YouTube clip. Too many spoilers in it, for people who haven't seen the film.

Howindanamajaysus could there possibly be 'spoilers' for the A-Team?

I was wonderin where they got that name from. Makes sense now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whiskeysteve on August 18, 2010, 03:27:10 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 18, 2010, 03:08:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on August 18, 2010, 02:23:32 PM
Quote from: paco on August 18, 2010, 02:21:29 PM
What happened after the credits?

Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz have a small cameo.

EDIT: Removed the YouTube clip. Too many spoilers in it, for people who haven't seen the film.

Howindanamajaysus could there possibly be 'spoilers' for the A-Team?

they wake up at the end and it was all a dream
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 18, 2010, 07:08:42 PM
I watched 101 Dalmatians last night, it was very good but it annoyed me that there are several raccoons in it but they don't live in London.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 18, 2010, 08:12:43 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 18, 2010, 08:44:30 AM
Ladder 49 is very good, but thought Greenzone was average at best.

Never really watched the full Rambo 3, but got to watch it at the weekend.  How did it not win any Oscar's?

It was up against Rain Man. Any other year it would have had a hat full of oscars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 18, 2010, 09:43:03 PM
One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest on now on Film4 - my fav film;

(raoul moat documentary on at same time..theres an irony of sorts there surely, i just cant work it out........)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 18, 2010, 11:05:18 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 18, 2010, 09:43:03 PM
One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest on now on Film4 - my fav film;

(raoul moat documentary on at same time..theres an irony of sorts there surely, i just cant work it out........)

Clean forgot about it. Only remembered at 9.20pm. Thank God for Film4+1. Recording it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Wee Shea on August 18, 2010, 11:22:12 PM
Few films I watched last week:

Deliverance - not as great as it was made out to be I thought, had me captivated though the whole way through. 6.5/10

Oldboy - was as good as I had heard it to be, brilliant show, the action didn't take itself too seriously and the story was gripping. 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on August 19, 2010, 10:55:49 AM
Watched the Expendables last night.

Wasn't expecting much, & I was correct not to... p!sh!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 20, 2010, 11:47:24 AM
Watched Galaxy Quest last night with Tim Allen, Alan Rickman etc.  An enjoyable romp but all the way through I was wondering which came first, it or Toy Story? 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 20, 2010, 11:00:04 PM
Watched Salt tonight (perfect torrent on piratebay for all you downloaders) and it's a decent flick.  Not earth shattering but worth a watch. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2010, 11:09:15 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on August 20, 2010, 11:47:24 AM
Watched Galaxy Quest last night with Tim Allen, Alan Rickman etc.  An enjoyable romp but all the way through I was wondering which came first, it or Toy Story?
Good show. Remember watching it in the cinema with all the boys out of the house whilst still half-shot from the night before. Probably made it seem better than it was.
Title: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on August 21, 2010, 12:53:32 AM
Watched Looking for Eric last night. Perfectly inoffensive feel good movie with a few good laughs in it thanks mainly to the landlord in Early Doors.


BUT how cool is Eric Cantona :(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on August 22, 2010, 12:45:52 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 20, 2010, 11:00:04 PM
Watched Salt tonight (perfect torrent on piratebay for all you downloaders) and it's a decent flick.  Not earth shattering but worth a watch.

disappointed with the ending, good show i suppose
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on August 22, 2010, 02:22:14 AM
That show with Nicholas Cage and his wee girl dressing up as superheores is very good, and hot tub time machine will pass an hour or two, with John Cusack pretty effectively curbing his god-given ability to annoy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 22, 2010, 08:16:43 AM
Salt is good enough. A bit ridiculous in some ways, but lots of action and the story is un predictable and you don't know who is good and who is bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
The Joneses - average.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 22, 2010, 11:46:03 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 09, 2010, 11:27:09 PM
"No country for Old Men" is the over rated movie. After all the great movies the cone ???brothers made and they give them a hat full of oscars for this one. They knew their time had come and it was made for oscars but was not a great movie.
Nonsense, it's a masterpiece.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 22, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
The Joneses - average.
Average? Are you serious.
I watched it and sex and the city 2 today - I can't decide which was worse.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 22, 2010, 08:28:16 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 22, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
The Joneses - average.
Average? Are you serious.
I watched it and sex and the city 2 today - I can't decide which was worse.

Nonsense its a masterpiece.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 22, 2010, 08:30:41 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 22, 2010, 08:28:16 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 22, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
The Joneses - average.
Average? Are you serious.
I watched it and sex and the city 2 today - I can't decide which was worse.

Nonsense its a masterpiece.
It really wasn't and I can't see it winning oscars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2010, 08:53:14 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 22, 2010, 08:13:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2010, 09:14:24 AM
The Joneses - average.
Average? Are you serious.
I watched it and sex and the city 2 today - I can't decide which was worse.
Well shame on you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on August 22, 2010, 09:02:10 PM
Watched the "The secrets in their eyes" today. Really enjoyed it, thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on August 23, 2010, 12:14:22 AM
Avatar goin to be back i nthe cinema in 3D. I'll be goin to see it, was ragin I missed it in 3D when it came out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on August 23, 2010, 12:25:43 AM
Quote from: CiKe on August 22, 2010, 09:02:10 PM
Watched the "The secrets in their eyes" today. Really enjoyed it, thought it was excellent.

Agreed. Think it was the best film I've seen this year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 23, 2010, 09:45:35 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on August 23, 2010, 12:25:43 AM
Quote from: CiKe on August 22, 2010, 09:02:10 PM
Watched the "The secrets in their eyes" today. Really enjoyed it, thought it was excellent.

Agreed. Think it was the best film I've seen this year.

I have it lined up for this week - looking forward to it now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on August 23, 2010, 11:24:49 AM
Watched 3:10 to Yuma last night and enjoyed it, what's everyone's opinion on the best Westerns out there? Wouldn't mind watching a few golden oldies to see if they're all they're cracked up to be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AZOffaly on August 23, 2010, 11:29:59 AM
I love Tombstone. I thought that was a great Western.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 23, 2010, 11:33:08 AM
High Noon and Bad Day at Blackrock are the benchmarks for me!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on August 23, 2010, 11:37:59 AM
http://www.imdb.com/chart/western

What do you all make of this list?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thebigfella on August 23, 2010, 11:39:14 AM
Piranha 3D - class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 23, 2010, 11:47:18 AM
Quote from: paco on August 23, 2010, 11:37:59 AM
http://www.imdb.com/chart/western

What do you all make of this list?

The good the bad and the ugly, and the man who shot liberty valance would be well up on my list; havent seen a few of the others admittedly
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 23, 2010, 02:09:04 PM
Quote from: paco on August 23, 2010, 11:24:49 AM
Watched 3:10 to Yuma last night and enjoyed it, what's everyone's opinion on the best Westerns out there? Wouldn't mind watching a few golden oldies to see if they're all they're cracked up to be.

I am the same, I have not seen that many of the so called top ones, and I would love to have the time to sit down and watch them to see how good they are.  I have enjoyed the modern westerns (3-10 to Yuma, Unforgiven, The Range etc) and have liked what I have saw of the 'classics'.  I even liked the Quick and the Dead. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on August 23, 2010, 03:25:09 PM
Watched The A Team over the weekend, was pretty skeptical beforehand but apart from Liam Neeson as Hannibal I thought it was well done.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 24, 2010, 12:10:07 AM
Piranha 3D is worth watching. If you take into account that you know what you are going to get from a tongue in cheek bloody B movie I would give it 8 out of 10.

Kelly Brook gets naked with  a blonde freind under water.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on August 24, 2010, 12:18:30 AM
Sin City on RTE now worth a watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 24, 2010, 12:40:37 AM
Watched the wanderers the other night as a friend said it was a better show than the warriors. I can't agree but it was still a good show and worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Alco Pup on August 24, 2010, 01:10:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 07, 2010, 04:00:31 PM
Paranormal Activity is scary.

Paranormal activty 2 is coming out in October.

Can't seem to get much info for it yet, they appear to be keeping it rightly under wraps.  Anyone seen the trailer for it yet??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on August 25, 2010, 08:43:22 AM
Young guns was on last night on five usa, didnt get to watc hit though because the ball and chain was watching big brother..so i bought the film on dvd on amazon!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 25, 2010, 11:59:43 AM
Watched Knight and Day last night with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.

Alright flick, not too taxing on the brain and it looks well with a few decent action scenes and a few laughs on the way. About a 6.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 26, 2010, 02:45:55 AM
Saw Salt the last night......grand, expected it to be terrible but it was a bit of craic at least. Ending was grade A shite though.

On a side note: Angleina Jolie is a beast, ya'd wanna be on your A game with her i'd say...jaysus!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on August 26, 2010, 01:47:22 PM
Piranha 3D, unbeleivably predictable. Them fish are scary as f**k, they kinda ruined it though by makin it funny. In saying that, the blood and gore I liked, lots of it there was too. My woman hated it, she just thought it was clean brutal. Im thinking about it now, and I actually duno if i hated it or loved it.. I liked it, but still though it was a bit shit, if that makes sense..

Them 2 swimming in the nip was a great scene though hi, one of the greatest scenes in cinemactic history!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Wee Shea on August 26, 2010, 02:26:36 PM
Saw a couple films in the last week.

Kick Ass - surprisingly brilliant, not what I expected at all from the synopsis, the little girl cursing made me laugh more than it should have. 8/10

The A Team - good fun, easy to watch, over the top action flick. Thought the characters were spot on, the fella who played urdock especially was brilliant. 6.5/10
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Post by: Denn Forever on August 28, 2010, 10:33:14 PM
Watching In Bruge.  Did this do well in the Cinema?  They curse a bit don't they but very funny.
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Post by: ONeill on August 28, 2010, 10:51:54 PM
Tremendous film in my opinion. Maybe my top 5 in last 5 years.
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 28, 2010, 10:52:35 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on August 28, 2010, 10:33:14 PM
Watching In Bruge.  Did this do well in the Cinema?  They curse a bit don't they but very funny.

Great film.. very funny
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 28, 2010, 10:59:45 PM
Watching Shutter Island here and it can't end soon enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Wee Shea on August 28, 2010, 11:13:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 28, 2010, 10:59:45 PM
Watching Shutter Island here and it can't end soon enough.

If you don't like it now you won't like the ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 28, 2010, 11:14:00 PM
Quote from: Wee Shea on August 28, 2010, 11:13:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 28, 2010, 10:59:45 PM
Watching Shutter Island here and it can't end soon enough.

If you don't like it now you won't like the ending.

Figured out the ending about 20mins into it
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Post by: Celt_Man on August 29, 2010, 12:03:19 AM
Intermission on BBC2 now... some show!!

ehh do I have a ronnie??  Well you're no Tom Selleck but....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2010, 12:14:58 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 28, 2010, 11:14:00 PM
Quote from: Wee Shea on August 28, 2010, 11:13:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 28, 2010, 10:59:45 PM
Watching Shutter Island here and it can't end soon enough.

If you don't like it now you won't like the ending.

Figured out the ending about 20mins into it
That was why I didn't enjoy it. The missus guessed the ending, or a very close version of the ending, fairly early on.

Some movies on tonight - Christmas Day isn't this good. In Bruges, Fargo, The Wedding Singer, Intermission, The Bourne Supremacy, Broadway Danny Rose, Stand By Me starting on 4 now.
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Post by: Capt Pat on August 29, 2010, 12:52:20 AM
That would make a great christmas day alright, but they would never do such a thing.

You can not be watching films and typing on the internet at the same time, give the movies a chance.

Saw Scott Pilgrim versus the world the other day. Highly entertaining movie, lots of jokes music and figthing. You can't go wrong with this

8 out of 10.
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Post by: bloodybreakball on August 29, 2010, 01:07:32 AM
yep, watching stand by me, really great show. and that scott pilgrim is a damn good show, if only for your woman winstead, sssswwwwaaaaeeeeettttt
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: flog the lot on September 01, 2010, 09:08:24 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on August 26, 2010, 02:45:55 AM
Saw Salt the last night......grand, expected it to be terrible but it was a bit of craic at least. Ending was grade A shite though.

On a side note: Angleina Jolie is a beast, ya'd wanna be on your A game with her i'd say...jaysus!

saw this as well last nite and thought it was pretty poor
knew i should have went to see grown ups!
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Post by: Canalman on September 03, 2010, 09:11:02 AM
For anyone not at work today you should watch Odd Man Out at 11ish in morning on BBC2 I think. Classic with James Mason as an IRA man on the run in 1940s Belfast.
Brilliant film noir.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 03, 2010, 01:29:14 PM
I saw The Girl Who Plays With Fire yesterday. A continuation of the girl with the dragon tattoo, not as intense as the original and not as original. It just carries on where the last film left off with more plots and developments. It is still ok.

7 out of 10.
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Post by: Denn Forever on September 03, 2010, 01:55:06 PM
For those who like guns and lots of them and some great music, Grosse Point Blank is on tonight on BBC1 at 11.15. 

I'll need something funny and feel good cos tonight we may go outta Senior Championship.

And who doesn't like John Cusack?
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 03, 2010, 02:08:18 PM
Grosse Point Blank is class, Cusack is one of my favourite actors.  Watched Hot Tub Time Machine last weekend, was disappointed to be honest but the talent in the show was unreal.
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Post by: Celt_Man on September 03, 2010, 02:13:04 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 03, 2010, 01:55:06 PM
For those who like guns and lots of them and some great music, Grosse Point Blank is on tonight on BBC1 at 11.15. 

I'll need something funny and feel good cos tonight we may go outta Senior Championship.

And who doesn't like John Cusack?

absolutely love that movie.... Cusack is a cool mofo in it too. 

Hope ye dont go down!!
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Post by: Bogball XV on September 03, 2010, 02:24:52 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on September 03, 2010, 02:13:04 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 03, 2010, 01:55:06 PM
For those who like guns and lots of them and some great music, Grosse Point Blank is on tonight on BBC1 at 11.15. 

I'll need something funny and feel good cos tonight we may go outta Senior Championship.

And who doesn't like John Cusack?

absolutely love that movie.... Cusack is a cool mofo in it too. 

Hope ye dont go down!!
Just reminded me of a scene from "I went down"
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Post by: paco on September 03, 2010, 08:37:39 PM
Hot Tub Time Machine wasn't as funny as I remembered! Must tune into this GPB tonight, quite a few going on about it.
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Post by: Niall Quinn on September 03, 2010, 08:58:44 PM
The Last Exorcism really is a good movie.
The corrupt evangelical pastor is a great everyman lead, and possessed girl looks genuinely possessed.
Mary Bale will welcome the perspective-izing of feline mistreatment in one scene.
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Post by: Minder on September 03, 2010, 10:44:25 PM
"Not toooo bad, might even give you a race this year".
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 03, 2010, 11:54:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 03, 2010, 10:44:25 PM
"Not toooo bad, might even give you a race this year".
You drunk? Haven't seen Stir Crazy in a long long time.
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Post by: Archie Mitchell on September 05, 2010, 09:30:50 PM
Dinner for Schmucks is a great show. Steve Carell is brilliant in it.
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Post by: tyrone girl on September 05, 2010, 10:49:37 PM
Pursuit of happiness was on tonight there. Great film
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Post by: ziggysego on September 05, 2010, 11:15:21 PM
Just watched Transformers on Channel 4 tonight. Never seen it before. Excellent film. Can definitely see what people were raving about when it first came into the cinema. Sequel was cat compared to this one.
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Post by: ross4life on September 05, 2010, 11:36:21 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on September 05, 2010, 11:15:21 PM
Just watched Transformers on Channel 4 tonight. Never seen it before. Excellent film. Can definitely see what people were raving about when it first came into the cinema. Sequel was cat compared to this one.

I thought Transformers was cat compared to the 1986 movie, the scene where Optimus Prime died was very moving even for a cartoon

Plus not many good films that's directed by Michael Bay
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Post by: Puckoon on September 06, 2010, 01:39:46 AM
Watched Zack and Miri last night - thought it was very very funny.
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 06, 2010, 08:49:09 AM
Dear John is up there with the Notebook.

The Blindside is a good show, wasn't expecting much from it to be honest.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 06, 2010, 09:01:52 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 06, 2010, 08:49:09 AM
Dear John is up there with the Notebook.

The Blindside is a good show, wasn't expecting much from it to be honest.
Is dear John really that bad? They were showing it on a flight I was on a few months ago and I could only stick ten mins of it.
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Post by: spuds on September 06, 2010, 10:55:41 PM
Anyone with Film4 'Once Upon a Time in America' is just starting
fantastic film
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Post by: Archie Mitchell on September 06, 2010, 11:14:18 PM
This is England starting now on Ch4. Great show and the tv series starts tomorrow night too.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 07, 2010, 09:08:20 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on September 06, 2010, 11:14:18 PM
This is England starting now on Ch4. Great show and the tv series starts tomorrow night too.
Forgot about it. Cheers Archie!
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Post by: Capt Pat on September 07, 2010, 09:29:25 AM
I saw the last exorcism. It is a cross between the exorcism and the blair witch project. Like the latter the ending is a bit of an anti climax, unlike the latter at least it has an ending.

7 out of 10.
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Post by: Derry Dolly on September 07, 2010, 12:41:19 PM
recently viewed..

Chloé - Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore. good show,unpredictable bits through it
Inception - very impressed.kept you watching whole way if a little confusing
A-team- cheesy but brilliant. very entertaining
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on September 08, 2010, 03:51:02 PM
Seen Dinner for Schmucks last night, hilarious, definitely the funniest film I've seen this year. No Country for Old Men tonight on RTE1, looking forward to it!
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Post by: Hardy on September 08, 2010, 04:04:51 PM
I saw In Bruges last night (leading edge, me). I wasn't prepared for how good it was. It's hard to think of a better Irish film. I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised, given the writer/director. Brendan Gleeson gave a tremendous, though apparently effortless performance. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on September 08, 2010, 05:13:54 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 08, 2010, 04:04:51 PM
I saw In Bruges last night (leading edge, me). I wasn't prepared for how good it was. It's hard to think of a better Irish film. I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised, given the writer/director. Brendan Gleeson gave a tremendous, though apparently effortless performance. Highly recommended.

That seems to be how he rolls. I enjoy everything he is in - a lot of the time mainly because he is in it!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2010, 05:44:41 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 08, 2010, 04:04:51 PM
I saw In Bruges last night (leading edge, me). I wasn't prepared for how good it was. It's hard to think of a better Irish film. I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised, given the writer/director. Brendan Gleeson gave a tremendous, though apparently effortless performance. Highly recommended.
Farrell was good too but I can't remember the last decent movie he has done outside of In Bruges.
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Post by: supersarsfields on September 08, 2010, 05:49:30 PM
Quote from: Derry Dolly on September 07, 2010, 12:41:19 PM
recently viewed..

Chloé - Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore. good show,unpredictable bits through it
Inception - very impressed.kept you watching whole way if a little confusing
A-team- cheesy but brilliant. very entertaining

Have to say I thought Chole was pretty poor viewing. Watched it last week and was very dissappointed!!
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Post by: Capt Pat on September 08, 2010, 06:21:22 PM
Dinner for schmucks is a funny movie, lots of stupid laughs Steve Carrels character steals the show.

7.5 out of 10.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2010, 08:16:58 PM
No Country For Old Men on rte1 tonight.
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Post by: The Iceman on September 08, 2010, 08:18:32 PM
Big fan of Tony Jaa
Watched Ong Bak 2 on Monday there  - thought it was a great show.  Would love to see what this man could do for real on the streets or in the Cage.....

didn't enjoy clash of the titans at all though in fairness i think i was comparing it too much to the original and didnt give it much chance

inglorius basterds was good enough - Pitt played a good but partial role from what i was expecting

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Post by: ross4life on September 08, 2010, 11:49:26 PM
So the ending of No Country for Old Men means.. Sometimes evil wins? another good Coen brothers film but for me Fargo is better
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Post by: Canalman on September 09, 2010, 08:25:01 AM
Watched Blues Brothers for the umpteenth time last night. Class class film which has aged very well.
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Post by: Olly on September 09, 2010, 11:19:09 AM
I watched ET for the first time last night. It's a well known tale about an alien who is landed on earth by his parents so that he can collect information on the human race. A young lad called Elliot I think takes him under his wing and rides him, about on his bicycle. The rest of the story is about keeping the secret from these horrible men who walk around in spaceman suits, trying to take things from children. I'll not spoil the end in case anyone hasn't sen it but it's a real tear-jerker, especially when the alien returns to his mothership and the young lad Elliot is blurting.

None of the cast are famous.
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 09, 2010, 01:37:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 08, 2010, 08:16:58 PM
No Country For Old Men on rte1 tonight.

Good film, crap ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 09, 2010, 01:49:04 PM
Quote from: ross4life on September 08, 2010, 11:49:26 PM
So the ending of No Country for Old Men means.. Sometimes evil wins? another good Coen brothers film but for me Fargo is better

That is the truth. You get oscars for services to the movie industry. Fargo was a classic, that earned the Coen brothers their reputation and ultimately all those oscars for a more average movie No Country for old men.
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Post by: screenexile on September 09, 2010, 02:18:45 PM
Saw Dinner for Schmucks. . . really not sure about it. For the first half I was extremely unamused, got up and went to the toilet but when I came back it was great.

Steve Carrell has to be one of the best comic actors for a long long time. He is fantastic!!

ANyway 6.5/10
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 09, 2010, 04:39:04 PM
Though 'The Man Who Wasn't There' was as good as Fargo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on September 09, 2010, 04:49:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 09, 2010, 04:39:04 PM
Though 'The Man Who Wasn't There' was as good as Fargo.

Must give it a watch so, have you seen Blood Simple its another good one
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Post by: Geoff Tipps on September 09, 2010, 05:06:05 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 09, 2010, 02:18:45 PM
Saw Dinner for Schmucks. . . really not sure about it. For the first half I was extremely unamused, got up and went to the toilet but when I came back it was great.

Steve Carrell has to be one of the best comic actors for a long long time. He is fantastic!!

ANyway 6.5/10

Yeah thought it was pretty good. The guy from "Flight of the Conchords" was excellent in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on September 09, 2010, 05:19:25 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on September 09, 2010, 01:49:04 PM
Quote from: ross4life on September 08, 2010, 11:49:26 PM
So the ending of No Country for Old Men means.. Sometimes evil wins? another good Coen brothers film but for me Fargo is better

That is the truth. You get oscars for services to the movie industry. Fargo was a classic, that earned the Coen brothers their reputation and ultimately all those oscars for a more average movie No Country for old men.


Totally agree...........Scorsese and The Departed being a case in point.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on September 09, 2010, 09:01:11 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on September 09, 2010, 01:49:04 PM
Quote from: ross4life on September 08, 2010, 11:49:26 PM
So the ending of No Country for Old Men means.. Sometimes evil wins? another good Coen brothers film but for me Fargo is better

That is the truth. You get oscars for services to the movie industry. Fargo was a classic, that earned the Coen brothers their reputation and ultimately all those oscars for a more average movie No Country for old men.
each to their own lads, i didn't like fargo and think ncfom is one of the best movies of recent years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on September 09, 2010, 09:11:10 PM
Quote from: Olly on September 09, 2010, 11:19:09 AM
I watched ET for the first time last night. It's a well known tale about an alien who is landed on earth by his parents so that he can collect information on the human race. A young lad called Elliot I think takes him under his wing and rides him, about on his bicycle. The rest of the story is about keeping the secret from these horrible men who walk around in spaceman suits, trying to take things from children. I'll not spoil the end in case anyone hasn't sen it but it's a real tear-jerker, especially when the alien returns to his mothership and the young lad Elliot is blurting.

None of the cast are famous.

Sure Drew Barrymore is an famous actress, known mostly for her works as a child... she was also excellent in Firestarter
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Post by: Orangemac on September 09, 2010, 10:06:18 PM
Totally agree about No Country great up to last 15 minutes.

Bit like O Brother, Big Lebowski great up to the end.

Is it Javier Bardem the killer? One bad ass. Scene in the shop with the old boy.....freaky.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on September 10, 2010, 12:17:36 AM
Quote from: ross4life on September 09, 2010, 09:11:10 PM
Quote from: Olly on September 09, 2010, 11:19:09 AM
I watched ET for the first time last night. It's a well known tale about an alien who is landed on earth by his parents so that he can collect information on the human race. A young lad called Elliot I think takes him under his wing and rides him, about on his bicycle. The rest of the story is about keeping the secret from these horrible men who walk around in spaceman suits, trying to take things from children. I'll not spoil the end in case anyone hasn't sen it but it's a real tear-jerker, especially when the alien returns to his mothership and the young lad Elliot is blurting.

None of the cast are famous.

Sure Drew Barrymore is an famous actress, known mostly for her works as a child... she was also excellent in Firestarter

Who?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on September 10, 2010, 10:40:36 AM
Exactly. Michael Barrymore perhaps, but Drew Barrymore?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on September 10, 2010, 10:49:10 AM
Spending this week watching films I never got around to watching. Last night I watched Jaws.

It's about a shark that is vicious enough to attack people who are swimming in dangerous waters. The story is a little slow paced and the shark is a bit over played ie everytime there's someone swimming in dangerous waters the music starts and you know EXACTLY what's in the pipeline here. It would have been better say if the swimmer was just swimming along minding his own business and the shark just appears from nowhere and within 3 seconds the man is ate. Then in the next scene have the swimmers out and nothing happens. That means the audience just don't know what is going to happen. Is it an innocent paddling scene or will the girl get bit in half within 3 seconds. Worth watching to the end and the captain of the ship sings a song about a Spanish Lady which the shark obviously hates as it starts wrecking the boat.

Without spoiling the end, the life guard shoots the shark in the mouth. The shark is drinking a barrell of petrol at the time. Some coincidence that!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on September 10, 2010, 10:55:00 AM
Quote from: Olly on September 10, 2010, 10:49:10 AM
Spending this week watching films I never got around to watching. Last night I watched Jaws.

It's about a shark that is vicious enough to attack people who are swimming in dangerous waters. The story is a little slow paced and the shark is a bit over played ie everytime there's someone swimming in dangerous waters the music starts and you know EXACTLY what's in the pipeline here. It would have been better say if the swimmer was just swimming along minding his own business and the shark just appears from nowhere and within 3 seconds the man is ate. Then in the next scene have the swimmers out and nothing happens. That means the audience just don't know what is going to happen. Is it an innocent paddling scene or will the girl get bit in half within 3 seconds. Worth watching to the end and the captain of the ship sings a song about a Spanish Lady which the shark obviously hates as it starts wrecking the boat.

Without spoiling the end, the life guard shoots the shark in the mouth. The shark is drinking a barrell of petrol at the time. Some coincidence that!

Fact check on that one olly!  ;)
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Post by: supersarsfields on September 10, 2010, 11:22:53 AM
opps Olly  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on September 10, 2010, 12:06:30 PM
I agree with Olly. I always thought the shark was overacting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on September 10, 2010, 12:25:57 PM
I take it no one else saw the obvious mistake?

Your a lucky man Olly.  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2010, 12:49:42 PM
Quote from: Olly on September 10, 2010, 10:49:10 AM
Spending this week watching films I never got around to watching. Last night I watched Jaws.

It's about a shark that is vicious enough to attack people who are swimming in dangerous waters. The story is a little slow paced and the shark is a bit over played ie everytime there's someone swimming in dangerous waters the music starts and you know EXACTLY what's in the pipeline here. It would have been better say if the swimmer was just swimming along minding his own business and the shark just appears from nowhere and within 3 seconds the man is ate. Then in the next scene have the swimmers out and nothing happens. That means the audience just don't know what is going to happen. Is it an innocent paddling scene or will the girl get bit in half within 3 seconds. Worth watching to the end and the captain of the ship sings a song about a Spanish Lady which the shark obviously hates as it starts wrecking the boat.

Without spoiling the end, the life guard shoots the shark in the mouth. The shark is drinking a barrell of petrol at the time. Some coincidence that!
diving cylinder.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on September 10, 2010, 01:00:25 PM
Over acting is not the words I'm after. I think the shark was told what to do. It's the build up to each attack. Towards the end when I heard 'der der' I was saying to my partner 'oh, he's dead' but in a sarcastic way.
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Post by: Billys Boots on September 10, 2010, 01:12:23 PM
QuoteWorth watching to the end and the captain of the ship sings a song about a Spanish Lady which the shark obviously hates as it starts wrecking the boat.

There's something worth remembering - thanks Olly.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Wee Shea on September 13, 2010, 08:44:19 AM
The Last Exorcism.

Avoid.

A perfectly ok film was ruined by the last five minutes which were totally ridiculous even for a film about an exorcism. Ridiculous. There was a sigh at the end of the film in the cinema and some people even laughed. Heard a few people saying "Is that it? Seriously??"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on September 13, 2010, 10:17:41 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 23, 2010, 09:45:35 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on August 23, 2010, 12:25:43 AM
Quote from: CiKe on August 22, 2010, 09:02:10 PM
Watched the "The secrets in their eyes" today. Really enjoyed it, thought it was excellent.

Agreed. Think it was the best film I've seen this year.

I have it lined up for this week - looking forward to it now.

Finally got round to watching it at the weekend - excellent, and highly recommended.
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Post by: SLIGONIAN on September 13, 2010, 11:14:20 AM
Watched Scott Pilgrim vs the world last night, absouletly brilliant, funny, well paced, engaging battles and clever special effects. Its a film that is witty as hell and well scripted. 9.5/10. Super cool movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on September 13, 2010, 12:20:39 PM
'Without spoiling the end, the life guard shoots the shark in the mouth. The shark is drinking a barrell of petrol at the time. Some coincidence that!'

That has made my monday just a little bit better!
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Post by: Derry Dolly on September 13, 2010, 03:37:45 PM
has anyone seen the original Wall Street film? is it any good?i know the second one is out soon an wondered is the 1st one worth watching beforehand?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on September 13, 2010, 07:01:29 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 13, 2010, 11:14:20 AM
Watched Scott Pilgrim vs the world last night, absouletly brilliant, funny, well paced, engaging battles and clever special effects. Its a film that is witty as hell and well scripted. 9.5/10. Super cool movie.

1 UP!
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Post by: The Worker on September 13, 2010, 07:42:53 PM
Lucky number slevin-best film ever
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Post by: leenie on September 13, 2010, 07:44:57 PM
watched phillip morris i love you, last night....

interesting story but i was uneasy watching it...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 13, 2010, 11:12:06 PM
Went to the cinema to see Salt, the one with angelina jolie in it. I suppose it was alright but a poor mans Bourne IMO
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 14, 2010, 10:36:53 PM
Not long back from seeing Grown Ups. Not a bad wee films, with it's fair shares of laughs. It reminded me somewhat of 'The Great Outdoors' with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd, which in my honest opinion is a much funnier film.

Still, if you like Adam Sandler, you'll not go far wrong with this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on September 15, 2010, 10:57:19 PM
Not exactly a new film but The Jerk is on some of these nights.

Back when Steve Martin was good (The Man with 2 brains, Planes Trains & Automobiles etc). Why does no one stay funny as they get older?

Shithead the dog, Finding out his special purpose, Discovering he is not black. Brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on September 16, 2010, 10:05:58 AM
Watched TITANIC last night.

I thought it was OK just. SOme great acting by Leonardo Di Carprio who mastered the Irish accent brilliantly. Kate WInselt didn't really get the hang of the English accent. For really far fetched scenes with "cars" inside the boat!! ANd this is the 1800s. Then the boats sinks in about 12 minutes and the brass band plays away almost upside down. It's very American and doesn't really say such about the sectarianism of Harland and Wolf.

Also, Leonardo and Kate seemed to have the full run of the boat themselves at night. I was at the Ulster Transport Museuem on SUnday and it says there were 1000s on the boat.
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Post by: Nally Stand on September 16, 2010, 10:23:08 AM
Keep the reviews coming Olly!
:D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on September 16, 2010, 10:38:30 AM
Quote from: Olly on September 16, 2010, 10:05:58 AM
Watched TITANIC last night.

I thought it was OK just. SOme great acting by Leonardo Di Carprio who mastered the Irish accent brilliantly. Kate WInselt didn't really get the hang of the English accent. For really far fetched scenes with "cars" inside the boat!! ANd this is the 1800s. Then the boats sinks in about 12 minutes and the brass band plays away almost upside down. It's very American and doesn't really say such about the sectarianism of Harland and Wolf.

Also, Leonardo and Kate seemed to have the full run of the boat themselves at night. I was at the Ulster Transport Museuem on SUnday and it says there were 1000s on the boat.
If you'd spent more time reading the literature at the museum instead of gawking at birds you'd have seen that the titanic actually set sail in 1912, when not only were there cars, but there were also aeroplanes flying about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: delboy on September 16, 2010, 10:52:03 AM
Quote from: Orangemac on September 15, 2010, 10:57:19 PM
Not exactly a new film but The Jerk is on some of these nights.

Back when Steve Martin was good (The Man with 2 brains, Planes Trains & Automobiles etc). Why does no one stay funny as they get older?

Shithead the dog, Finding out his special purpose, Discovering he is not black. Brilliant.

Check out 'the sunshine boys' with walter mathua and george burns!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on September 16, 2010, 11:28:47 AM
Quote from: delboy on September 16, 2010, 10:52:03 AM
Quote from: Orangemac on September 15, 2010, 10:57:19 PM
Not exactly a new film but The Jerk is on some of these nights.

Back when Steve Martin was good (The Man with 2 brains, Planes Trains & Automobiles etc). Why does no one stay funny as they get older?

Shithead the dog, Finding out his special purpose, Discovering he is not black. Brilliant.

Check out 'the sunshine boys' with walter mathua and george burns!

Excellent!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on September 16, 2010, 04:00:25 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 24, 2010, 01:10:29 PM
I went to Prince of Persia in the cinema last night. A solidly entertaining movie, the actions scenes are what it is all about and they carry the movie.

7 out of 10,


watched it on dvd last night and found it quite entertaining, ya can defo see that it is made by the same people that done pirates of the carribean.

any plans for a sequel?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on September 18, 2010, 12:29:36 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on September 14, 2010, 10:36:53 PM
Not long back from seeing Grown Ups. Not a bad wee films, with it's fair shares of laughs. It reminded me somewhat of 'The Great Outdoors' with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd, which in my honest opinion is a much funnier film.

Still, if you like Adam Sandler, you'll not go far wrong with this.

Same Zig, thought it was very funny. My woman loved it. Specially loved the way the lads just ripped each other constantly, class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on September 18, 2010, 08:49:54 PM
The Thing is on ITV4 at 11.55 tonight. One of my favourite horror films ever, obviously doesn't have the same standard of special effects as some of the films of today, but it doesn't need them. It can't be beat for suspense IMO and I can't believe there hasn't been a remake given some of the shit we have to watch these days.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on September 18, 2010, 09:05:54 PM
Yep one of the many classic John Carpenter Films

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on September 18, 2010, 09:35:59 PM
Quote from: paco on September 18, 2010, 08:49:54 PM
The Thing is on ITV4 at 11.55 tonight. One of my favourite horror films ever, obviously doesn't have the same standard of special effects as some of the films of today, but it doesn't need them. It can't be beat for suspense IMO and I can't believe there hasn't been a remake given some of the shit we have to watch these days.

great show. I'm sure a re make won't be to far away!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Schkite on September 18, 2010, 09:45:50 PM
Quote from: supersarsfields on September 18, 2010, 09:35:59 PM
Quote from: paco on September 18, 2010, 08:49:54 PM
The Thing is on ITV4 at 11.55 tonight. One of my favourite horror films ever, obviously doesn't have the same standard of special effects as some of the films of today, but it doesn't need them. It can't be beat for suspense IMO and I can't believe there hasn't been a remake given some of the shit we have to watch these days.

great show. I'm sure a re make won't be to far away!!

Not a remake but a prequel due out next year.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0905372/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on September 18, 2010, 10:08:02 PM
Alien Versus Predator: Requiem on tonight as well. A film franchise which had so much potential but was a real let down. Here's hoping The Thing (2011) doesn't make the same mistakes, first I heard of that remake and I'm looking forward to seeing the trailer which, going by what they're saying on the IMDB forum, will be out next month.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on September 18, 2010, 10:58:51 PM
Quote from: paco on September 18, 2010, 10:08:02 PM
Alien Versus Predator: Requiem on tonight as well. A film franchise which had so much potential but was a real let down. Here's hoping The Thing (2011) doesn't make the same mistakes, first I heard of that remake and I'm looking forward to seeing the trailer which, going by what they're saying on the IMDB forum, will be out next month.

Jaysus, I wouldn't have thought so.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 19, 2010, 09:56:12 AM
I watched "the road" last night which I thought was brutal. Yawned throughout. Maybe it was better in book form?

I also finally got round to watching inglorious basterds during the week. Some excellent scene, typical of tarrantino ( especially the one in the tavern) and some of the dialog was gripping I thought. Overall though I didn't like the story and wouldn't put it among his best
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on September 19, 2010, 11:16:43 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 19, 2010, 09:56:12 AM
I watched "the road" last night which I thought was brutal. Yawned throughout. Maybe it was better in book form?
book was brilliant, i wasn't impressed by the movie at all, though that is often the case if you've already read something.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 19, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
Watched Bad Lieutenant last night. Thought is was brilliant and definitely the best role in years for Cage. Best since Leaving Las
Vegas.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 20, 2010, 07:26:41 AM
Seriously Tony? I happened to watch that last night too. Although I agree that cage was watchable and it's better than most of his more recent performances, I didn't like the film one bit. The iguana's signing was enough for me
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on September 22, 2010, 01:27:11 AM
Quote from: Derry Dolly on September 07, 2010, 12:41:19 PM
recently viewed..

Chloé - Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore. good show,unpredictable bits through it
Inception - very impressed.kept you watching whole way if a little confusing
A-team- cheesy but brilliant. very entertaining

Brilliant - all the way right up to the abrupt (more Hitchcock than Hollywood) ending. Best film I've seen in a long while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on September 22, 2010, 01:35:05 AM
Memento would be another good Christopher Nolan film 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 22, 2010, 09:07:18 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 20, 2010, 07:26:41 AM
Seriously Tony? I happened to watch that last night too. Although I agree that cage was watchable and it's better than most of his more recent performances, I didn't like the film one bit. The iguana's signing was enough for me
It won't be everyones cup of tea but I really liked it. Eva Mendes helps.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on September 22, 2010, 10:51:23 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 19, 2010, 09:56:12 AM
I watched "the road" last night which I thought was brutal. Yawned throughout. Maybe it was better in book form?

I also finally got round to watching inglorious basterds during the week. Some excellent scene, typical of tarrantino ( especially the one in the tavern) and some of the dialog was gripping I thought. Overall though I didn't like the story and wouldn't put it among his best

Inglorious Basterds is a good film, some great scenes indeed esp the scene @ the film premier with the three men pretending to be Italian, near fell off the chair



Watched Date Night with Steve Carrell last night, t'was alright
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on September 28, 2010, 05:45:58 PM
Four Lions - fairly funny. Watched it last week and have dipped into it a few times since for a quick laugh.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 28, 2010, 07:08:43 PM
The Town is pretty good. A bit like the departed, entertaining.

7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 28, 2010, 07:08:49 PM
Saw The Town the other night, thought it was very good maybe a but predictable but enjoyable all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on September 28, 2010, 07:09:43 PM
Finally got around to watching Shutter Island - great show - left me thinking a lot at the end - plays with the mind a little - 8.5 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 28, 2010, 07:13:08 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 28, 2010, 07:09:43 PM
Finally got around to watching Shutter Island - great show - left me thinking a lot at the end - plays with the mind a little - 8.5 out of 10

It was obvious after 15mins what it was about,was to me anyway
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on September 28, 2010, 07:45:32 PM
Just finally watched boogie nights. Good show, strange show - typical stuff with how the drugs ruin all their lives.

Ruined Julianne Moore for me. She was always on my to do list until I saw this movie. Too many freckles.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on September 28, 2010, 07:55:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 28, 2010, 07:45:32 PM
Just finally watched boogie nights. Good show, strange show - typical stuff with how the drugs ruin all their lives.

Ruined Julianne Moore for me. She was always on my to do list until I saw this movie. Too many freckles.

That's what you get with an natural redhead
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 28, 2010, 08:16:58 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 28, 2010, 07:45:32 PM
Just finally watched boogie nights. Good show, strange show - typical stuff with how the drugs ruin all their lives.

Ruined Julianne Moore for me. She was always on my to do list until I saw this movie. Too many freckles.
You had a ginge on your "to do" list? Sick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on September 28, 2010, 09:33:04 PM
Watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest for the first time. I've no idea what has taken me so long to watch it, but I'm so glad I did. An amazing film, which automatically goes into my top 5, without too much consideration. One of the best films I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on September 28, 2010, 09:37:21 PM
Has anyone seen the original Wall Street? Can't wait to see the new one so might as well watch the original first.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on September 28, 2010, 11:20:58 PM
Boogie Nights is a greta show although maybe 20 mins too long. Fantastic soundtrack to it.

Remember going to see it in Belfast the year it came out and a few people walked out during one of the sex scenes.What did they think it was about?

Wall Street original is ok. More style over substance. How many lines became famous from it?

"Greed is Good"

"Lunch is for Wimps"etc


Think Fatal Attraction was out round the same time. Superior Michael Douglas film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on September 29, 2010, 12:10:59 AM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094291/quotes

Some great ones there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 04, 2010, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.

Dying to see it myself.  Would love to see Back to the Future in the cinema too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 04, 2010, 11:54:42 AM
Buried is probably the best movie out at the moment. The movie never leaves the coffin apart from a couple of images, there is a good mixture of tension, humour and mystery to keep the thing interesting.

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 04, 2010, 12:00:38 PM
Watched The Song of Bernadette last week. Excellent film, portraying the events surrounding Lourdes in 1858. A must-see for anyone who has been to Lourdes. Was surprised to see Vincent Price in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Derry Dolly on October 04, 2010, 01:11:15 PM
Free Willy was on yesterday  :) brings back so many childhood memories..

Devil wears Prada was also on..v.funny i thought
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 04, 2010, 03:53:59 PM
Watched Get him to the Greek last night. Couple laughs here and there - but to be honest I am sitting here this morning trying to recall any real stand out scenes - and they just arent there. Forgettable enough fare.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on October 04, 2010, 07:13:01 PM
Watched Infernal Affairs last night, the HK original that Scorcese remade into The Departed. Very good show. Speaking of this one, Internal Affairs with Richard Gere (was actually vert good) and Andy Garcia was great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 07:34:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2010, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.

Dying to see it myself.  Would love to see Back to the Future in the cinema too.
So would I, but I think the 25th anniversary screenings are confined to the US, unless you know different.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 04, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 07:34:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2010, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.

Dying to see it myself.  Would love to see Back to the Future in the cinema too.
So would I, but I think the 25th anniversary screenings are confined to the US, unless you know different.

A friend of mine saw it in Lisburn yesterday afternoon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 08:07:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 04, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 07:34:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2010, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.

Dying to see it myself.  Would love to see Back to the Future in the cinema too.
So would I, but I think the 25th anniversary screenings are confined to the US, unless you know different.

A friend of mine saw it in Lisburn yesterday afternoon.
Interesting. Didn't know that. Digitally remastered or tweaked or original?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lilpaulie85 on October 04, 2010, 08:30:08 PM
mr. nice out in cinemas 8 oct looks like its going to be a belter, based on the book by howard marks, one the worlds biggest cannabis smugglers during the 70's and 80's,. its his life story
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 04, 2010, 11:49:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 08:07:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 04, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 07:34:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2010, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.

Dying to see it myself.  Would love to see Back to the Future in the cinema too.
So would I, but I think the 25th anniversary screenings are confined to the US, unless you know different.

A friend of mine saw it in Lisburn yesterday afternoon.
Interesting. Didn't know that. Digitally remastered or tweaked or original?

Er.. never asked him. :/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 05, 2010, 09:11:11 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 08:07:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 04, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 07:34:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2010, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.

Dying to see it myself.  Would love to see Back to the Future in the cinema too.
So would I, but I think the 25th anniversary screenings are confined to the US, unless you know different.

A friend of mine saw it in Lisburn yesterday afternoon.
Interesting. Didn't know that. Digitally remastered or tweaked or original?

Not sure, but it was in Lisburn all weekend but not sure for how long. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on October 05, 2010, 09:05:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 28, 2010, 07:13:08 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 28, 2010, 07:09:43 PM
Finally got around to watching Shutter Island - great show - left me thinking a lot at the end - plays with the mind a little - 8.5 out of 10

It was obvious after 15mins what it was about,was to me anyway

i have watched it a few times and i still can't make my mind up about ending....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 05, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
I think that is the point that a lot of these " I worked it out after 5 minutes "people have missed. You can't know the outcome after 5 minutes, even after it is all over it is hard to put it altogether and have it all make sense.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 05, 2010, 09:43:26 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 05, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
I think that is the point that a lot of these " I worked it out after 5 minutes "people have missed. You can't know the outcome after 5 minutes, even after it is all over it is hard to put it altogether and have it all make sense.

I thought it was pretty straight forward to be honest
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 05, 2010, 09:44:46 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 08:07:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 04, 2010, 07:52:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 04, 2010, 07:34:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 04, 2010, 11:14:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 03, 2010, 01:43:13 PM
Rare trip to the picture house this weekend to see The Town. Very good show, really liked it but you can definitely see parts of other films in it.

Dying to see it myself.  Would love to see Back to the Future in the cinema too.
So would I, but I think the 25th anniversary screenings are confined to the US, unless you know different.

A friend of mine saw it in Lisburn yesterday afternoon.
Interesting. Didn't know that. Digitally remastered or tweaked or original?

Digitally remastered with new special effects I heard
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 05, 2010, 09:45:15 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 05, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
I think that is the point that a lot of these " I worked it out after 5 minutes "people have missed.
You can't know the outcome after 5 minutes, even after it is all over it is hard to put it altogether and have it all make sense.
they're talking shite, no they didnt
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: King Henry on October 05, 2010, 09:55:11 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 05, 2010, 09:45:15 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 05, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
I think that is the point that a lot of these " I worked it out after 5 minutes "people have missed.
You can't know the outcome after 5 minutes, even after it is all over it is hard to put it altogether and have it all make sense.
they're talking shite, no they didnt

Why's that? Because you didn't you hate to think someone else did?
I had a idea myself half way thru that he was a actual patient in the hospital,I was told there was a huge twist in the film before I went to see,so I kind of figured it out through process of elimination as the movie went on.
Obviously I didn't know till the end that I was right but I did think it was a pretty obvious twist.
But you know me better than I know myself so I suppose your right and I'm lying ::) 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on October 05, 2010, 09:56:43 PM
Quote from: King Henry on October 05, 2010, 09:55:11 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 05, 2010, 09:45:15 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 05, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
I think that is the point that a lot of these " I worked it out after 5 minutes "people have missed.
You can't know the outcome after 5 minutes, even after it is all over it is hard to put it altogether and have it all make sense.
they're talking shite, no they didnt

Why's that? Because you didn't you hate to think someone else did?
I had a idea myself half way thru that he was a actual patient in the hospital,I was told there was a huge twist in the film before I went to see,so I kind of figured it out through process of elimination as the movie went on.
Obviously I didn't know till the end that I was right but I did think it was a pretty obvious twist.
But you know me better than I know myself so I suppose your right and I'm lying ::)
You shouldnt be so sensitive.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 05, 2010, 10:12:48 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 05, 2010, 09:43:26 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 05, 2010, 09:12:32 PM
I think that is the point that a lot of these " I worked it out after 5 minutes "people have missed. You can't know the outcome after 5 minutes, even after it is all over it is hard to put it altogether and have it all make sense.

I thought it was pretty straight forward to be honest

Same here. Plus Capt Pat, as the film ended how I predicted in the first 5 mins.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 10, 2010, 11:21:36 PM
Just finished watching Looking for Eric.  Lovely heartwarming film.

Just thinking that there is no other sporting icon that it could be about.  Just think.  Can't name anyone else ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 10, 2010, 11:32:43 PM
Just after watching it too. Very good film. I'm surprised I enjoyed it as much as I did.

I am not a man, I am Ziggy!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on October 11, 2010, 12:16:58 AM
Without repeating myself

Quote from: ross4life on May 29, 2010, 07:29:03 PM
Got to see Looking for Eric Last night i was expecting a crappy footy film about Eric Cantona! but it was uplifting, entertaining and amusing film With some good acting by Cantona!

I think the film kinda gave the message if you smoke hash everything will be ok?

On second showing it's a good film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 11, 2010, 04:27:30 AM
Watched the social network this weekend. Very enjoyable show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on October 11, 2010, 10:22:12 AM

Watched the town the other night. remake of heat but good show all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on October 11, 2010, 12:30:56 PM
Quote from: ross4life on October 11, 2010, 12:16:58 AM
Without repeating myself

Quote from: ross4life on May 29, 2010, 07:29:03 PM
Got to see Looking for Eric Last night i was expecting a crappy footy film about Eric Cantona! but it was uplifting, entertaining and amusing film With some good acting by Cantona!

I think the film kinda gave the message if you smoke hash everything will be ok?

On second showing it's a good film

Took an awful long time to get going, good ending to an average film I thought.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 11, 2010, 12:42:06 PM
I had the afternoon to myself yesterday, so I watched I Love You, Beth Cooper. Biggest pile of rubbish I've seen in a long. A real pale versilon of American Pie, which it was trying to be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on October 11, 2010, 07:09:16 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on October 11, 2010, 10:22:12 AM

Watched the town the other night. remake of heat but good show all the same.

Really enjoyed it myself. I like that Jeremy Renner fella, he was good in this and he was great in The Hurt Locker as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 12, 2010, 12:52:07 AM
Went to watch Walll Street tonight. Money never sleeps but you might watching this movie. Average City. Nothing new added to the genre.

6.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 14, 2010, 08:36:25 PM
A complete history of my Sexual FailuresMovie on C4 last night

One of the funniest films i have ever seen. Did anyone else see it?

I thought it was original compelling and laugh out funny. The phonecall from the producer 15mins in was comedy gold.  :D

Please watch it, i nearly started a thread on its own so more people would read it, you have to see it, especially inbetweeners fans..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 14, 2010, 10:43:39 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 12, 2010, 12:52:07 AM
Went to watch Walll Street tonight. Money never sleeps but you might watching this movie. Average City. Nothing new added to the genre.

6.5 out of 10.
Pity as was looking forward to it, but your review is pretty much the same as all the other reviews. Okay but not great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on October 15, 2010, 10:10:48 AM
I finally got around to watching Star Wars last night. Most people would be familiar with it.

It's a good film about these lads dressed up who go about Space having a good time and firing lazers at enemeies. There's a comic factor with the 2 metalic lads, one is a bit like Dr Zachary Smith out of Lost In Space and the other is a small metal wheelie bin called Ortodeeto who doesn't say a lot. But they work well together and for me it was there chemistry that was the focus for the story.

Mush is far fetched especially the costumes which begin to look like a joke gone wrong after half an hour. It is like a Halloween party lasting a week et and detracts from the over aim of making space a place where people can live safely. There is a clown in a dark costume call Dark Invader and his acting is atrocious. I know it was filmed decades ago but it doesn't take a genuis to devise a gap in his mask to talk through.

Still, children will enjoy it and although it won't make you intellectually better, it is entertaining and should do well from now on. 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cookstownblue on October 15, 2010, 10:19:17 AM
Taking the woman to the cinema this weekend, any suggestions?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on October 15, 2010, 10:34:45 AM
Lisburn is fairly good. Plenty of food outlets. Avoid the Kennedy Centre one, there are lots of women in pyjamas.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cookstownblue on October 15, 2010, 10:54:11 AM
Quote from: Olly on October 15, 2010, 10:34:45 AM
Lisburn is fairly good. Plenty of food outlets. Avoid the Kennedy Centre one, there are lots of women in pyjamas.

Thanks. But I meant suggestions of a film  :-[

Your a gent Olly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 15, 2010, 11:10:44 AM
I am not sure if Back to the Future is still on there.

There is a new one out about your boy who created Facebook, looks decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 15, 2010, 11:23:29 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 14, 2010, 08:36:25 PM
A complete history of my Sexual FailuresMovie on C4 last night

One of the funniest films i have ever seen. Did anyone else see it?

I thought it was original compelling and laugh out funny. The phonecall from the producer 15mins in was comedy gold.  :D

Please watch it, i nearly started a thread on its own so more people would read it, you have to see it, especially inbetweeners fans..

Caught probably the 2nd half of it sligonian; v enjoyable; what did the producer say to him??

Thought him singing to the therapist was a bit "tryin to be ali g", and runnin round the street askin for a shag didnt ring true for me; but apart from that, twas v funny, and even touching the time he spoke to thon one that he obv had some feelings for;

and what was he doin lettin the nympho get away eh??!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cookstownblue on October 15, 2010, 11:24:16 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 15, 2010, 11:10:44 AM
I am not sure if Back to the Future is still on there.

There is a new one out about your boy who created Facebook, looks decent.

Yeah. The Social Network. The story of Mark Zuckerberg. Probably would be a good one. That fella out of Zombieland (very under-rated show) is in it as well as Justin Timberlake. Might give that a look. Thanks!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on October 15, 2010, 11:50:19 AM
Highly recommend Social Network. Eisenberg and JT both v good in it.
The Town really good as well.
Flatmate says Buried isnt great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: shawshank on October 15, 2010, 12:52:08 PM
watched Blue Velvet last night on TCM. Thought it was areal good movie, very dark and disturbing in places. Thought Denis Hooper was excellent. Anyone else see it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 15, 2010, 01:37:17 PM
Blue Velvet's definitely in my top 10 - Dennis Hopper's 'Frank' is one of the worst 'baddie' performances ever.  Highly recommended, but not for everyone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 15, 2010, 02:19:51 PM
I watched The Day of The Jackal the other night, great show.

Saw Looking For Eric last night, decent enough show with some great Cantona moments in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 15, 2010, 02:31:39 PM
Seen "My name is Khan" last night. Great show for what it was worth. Very moving dram and insight into Asbergers Syndrome, Acting was superb and the story was great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 15, 2010, 04:16:48 PM
I saw Mr Nice and Made in Dagenham yesterday.

Mr Nice is very good. It is about the dope smuggler Howard Marx. 8 pit of 10

Made in Dagenham is ok. Another true story about women in the UK ford factory going on strike for equal pay in the 1960s. 7 0ut of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 15, 2010, 07:02:46 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on October 15, 2010, 04:16:48 PM
I saw Mr Nice and Made in Dagenham yesterday.

Mr Nice is very good. It is about the dope smuggler Howard Marx. 8 pit of 10

Made in Dagenham is ok. Another true story about women in the UK ford factory going on strike for equal pay in the 1960s. 7 0ut of 10.

Thought Mr Nice was distinctly average. They made an absolute **** of that IRA guy and it was far too long. I've been told the book is very good but I thought the film was a bit of a let down. 4/10.

Very excited about seeing the Social Network next week. I'm a huge Aaron Sorkin fan and anything I've read has given a good review so I hope it lives up to it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 15, 2010, 07:14:03 PM
Going to the cinema-its not my turn to choose though. Think its that facebook one so hope its good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 15, 2010, 08:00:13 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 15, 2010, 07:14:03 PM
Going to the cinema-its not my turn to choose though. Think its that facebook one so hope its good.

Heard its excellent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 15, 2010, 08:32:54 PM
Won't know cause the other person checked the cinema times but for a different cinema and we landed 20mins late....
Numpty.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 15, 2010, 09:11:42 PM
On another thread, Goodfellas on RTE2 at 10.00pm tonight. 

But I'll be watching Me, Myself and Irene on E4 at 10.00pm.  Jim Carrey is funny  (bearable as I usually hate him) and I think Renee is a keeper.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 15, 2010, 09:13:28 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 15, 2010, 08:32:54 PM
Won't know cause the other person checked the cinema times but for a different cinema and we landed 20mins late....
Numpty.

Dump him..

I have a fillet steak on if yer interested  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 15, 2010, 09:19:04 PM
Time and Space travel now in use in Laois.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 15, 2010, 11:02:03 PM
Not enough time in the day.

This is Spinal Tap is on on  at 11.20 on GOLD.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 15, 2010, 11:59:08 PM
Next time LL.

Did get my fillet to make up for it. It was stroganoff with rice though. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on October 16, 2010, 12:00:29 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 15, 2010, 09:13:28 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 15, 2010, 08:32:54 PM
Won't know cause the other person checked the cinema times but for a different cinema and we landed 20mins late....
Numpty.

Dump him..

I have a fillet steak on if yer interested  ;)

Its only a 4oz Maggie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 16, 2010, 12:02:24 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 16, 2010, 12:00:29 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 15, 2010, 09:13:28 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 15, 2010, 08:32:54 PM
Won't know cause the other person checked the cinema times but for a different cinema and we landed 20mins late....
Numpty.

Dump him..

I have a fillet steak on if yer interested  ;)

Its only a 4oz Maggie.

Quality not Quantity
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on October 16, 2010, 12:12:03 AM
Well if where talking about meat instead of movie's....


Great offers on steak now

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a227/billymdma/SDC10972.jpg)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on October 16, 2010, 12:15:11 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 16, 2010, 12:02:24 AM
Quality not Quantity

I thought you liked them like this:

(http://images.teamtalk.com/08/12/800x600/David-N-Gog-PSV-Eindhoven-Liverpool-Champions_1604095.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2010, 04:27:09 PM
Watch the The Ghost Writer/The Ghost last night. Hadn't heard of it bit thought it was a really good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on October 17, 2010, 04:44:15 PM
Seen Wall Street the other night, not as good as the first but I still enjoyed it, although I think it dragged on a bit towards the end. Going to rent Brooklyn's Finest tonight, looking forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 17, 2010, 08:17:57 PM
50 first dates on followed by Superbad on channel 5. Quality.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cookstownblue on October 17, 2010, 09:32:17 PM
Went to Enniskillen cinema last night to watch 'The Social Network'

. Film: 8/10
. Cinema size/comfort: 9/10
. Price: 4/10
. Popcorn: 2/10

When asking for popcorn they ask you: Sweet or Salted? No matter what you say it all comes from the one bin anyway. Very funny. The lady friend and I both brust out laughing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 17, 2010, 08:17:57 PM
50 first dates on followed by Superbad on channel 5. Quality.

Just after watching that. Always makes me cry.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on October 17, 2010, 10:38:53 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 17, 2010, 08:17:57 PM
50 first dates on followed by Superbad on channel 5. Quality.

Just after watching that. Always makes me cry.
Which one?  Superbad is awfully overrated, but not that bad surely?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on October 17, 2010, 10:38:53 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 17, 2010, 08:17:57 PM
50 first dates on followed by Superbad on channel 5. Quality.

Just after watching that. Always makes me cry.
Which one?  Superbad is awfully overrated, but not that bad surely?

50 First Dates.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 17, 2010, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on October 17, 2010, 10:38:53 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 17, 2010, 08:17:57 PM
50 first dates on followed by Superbad on channel 5. Quality.

Just after watching that. Always makes me cry.
Which one?  Superbad is awfully overrated, but not that bad surely?

50 First Dates.

Freak
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2010, 11:23:37 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 17, 2010, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on October 17, 2010, 10:38:53 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 17, 2010, 08:17:57 PM
50 first dates on followed by Superbad on channel 5. Quality.

Just after watching that. Always makes me cry.
Which one?  Superbad is awfully overrated, but not that bad surely?

50 First Dates.

Freak
;D understanding as ever!

Seriously though Ziggy - grow a set!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 11:25:21 PM
You guys are dead inside.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on October 17, 2010, 11:27:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 17, 2010, 11:23:37 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 17, 2010, 10:55:23 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on October 17, 2010, 10:38:53 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 17, 2010, 08:17:57 PM
50 first dates on followed by Superbad on channel 5. Quality.

Just after watching that. Always makes me cry.
Which one?  Superbad is awfully overrated, but not that bad surely?

50 First Dates.

Freak
;D understanding as ever!

Seriously though Ziggy - grow a set!
and admitting it aint going to get you any admirers on here, although, on second thoughts, is it all a cunning plan to woo keadychick back to the board, or have you moved on to the down lassies?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 17, 2010, 11:40:18 PM
KeadyChick? Now there's a blast from the past. Na, I've moved on and wider my horizons beyond this board ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on October 18, 2010, 01:12:32 PM
The Social Network is a surprisingly good film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on October 22, 2010, 11:06:24 PM
i'm just back from seeing the social network i was thought it was very good, more dialogue and plot than over acting... i was well impressed.

8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on October 22, 2010, 11:20:36 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 22, 2010, 11:06:24 PM
i'm just back from seeing the social network i was thought it was very good, more dialogue and plot than over acting... i was well impressed.

8.5/10

isnt that your man from zombieland that plays the facebook creator? i guess he'll make a career out of playing geeks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 22, 2010, 11:20:59 PM
Makes u want to check your facebook though. Was a good idea to drop 'The'. Interesting film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on October 22, 2010, 11:27:06 PM
Watched Paranormal Activity 2.. If you liked the first one you'll probably like this but I wud say it's fairly sh1t. It took a looooooong time to get going and give me just two proper jump moments. 2/10. 3/10 at a push.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 22, 2010, 11:28:50 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on October 22, 2010, 11:27:06 PM
Watched Paranormal Activity 2.. If you liked the first one you'll probably like this but I wud say it's fairly sh1t. It took a looooooong time to get going and give me just two proper jump moments. 2/10. 3/10 at a push.

Sounds like the second Blair Witch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on October 22, 2010, 11:38:14 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2010, 11:28:50 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on October 22, 2010, 11:27:06 PM
Watched Paranormal Activity 2.. If you liked the first one you'll probably like this but I wud say it's fairly sh1t. It took a looooooong time to get going and give me just two proper jump moments. 2/10. 3/10 at a push.

Sounds like the second Blair Witch.

I never even watched the second blair witch, but I can imagine you're right. Strange thing is, a big part of me knows that if they were to make a third Paranormal Activity, I'd probably end up wasting another two hours of my life and end up watching it too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on October 23, 2010, 12:13:46 AM
Just flicking through the TV there. Some clinkers on tonight! Saving Private Ryan and Casino were on earlier, just sitting down to watch Kickboxer here now :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 23, 2010, 02:23:25 PM
Seen the Karate Kid there - thought it was a good effort. The original always annoyed me because Machio was horrible in all sense of the meaning. At least Smith actually looked decent at the martial arts.

Watched Robin Hood last night - good show, definitely not an epic. Spent too much time setting things up for the sequel I felt.
Gladiator in England more or less for me like The Patriot was a rip off of Braveheart
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on October 23, 2010, 03:34:16 PM
Watched The one that flew over the cuckoo's nest last night ages since i seen it! well they don't make movies as good as this now, brilliant acting by Jack Nicholson,Louise Fletcher has to be one of the best film's ever
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 23, 2010, 05:11:25 PM
No Country for Old Men tonight on Channel 4 at 22.15 if anyone is interested.  Creepiest guy in cinema for a long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on October 23, 2010, 05:24:47 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on October 23, 2010, 05:11:25 PM
No Country for Old Men tonight on Channel 4 at 22.15 if anyone is interested.  Creepiest guy in cinema for a long time.

Was on RTE a couple of week's ago! good film crap ending
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on October 23, 2010, 07:54:37 PM
Sin City is on BBC2 tonight, is it any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on October 23, 2010, 08:02:28 PM
Sin City is very good well worth the watch. Watched Robin Hood last week and thought it was ok, not one of Crowe's best and he got some severe criticism over the accent.  Also watched Shutter Island at long last and have to agree, you can see the twist a mile off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on October 23, 2010, 08:07:06 PM
Quote from: paco on October 23, 2010, 07:54:37 PM
Sin City is on BBC2 tonight, is it any use?

Excellent film, Mickey Rourke bit is the best followed closely by Benicio del Toro (Jackie Boy)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 24, 2010, 05:10:37 PM
Seen RED last night. The worst film I've seen in years. Honestly. T'was like something Sylvester Stallone grandchild wrote on the bus to school and filmed one weekend when the actors hadn't that much to do. I began daydreaming in the middle of it about work and then came round to watching the film again. I then got pissed off because this load of bollix had interrupted my train of thought and started trying to think what I was day-dreaming of. Its really that bad if not a degree worse.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on October 24, 2010, 05:46:17 PM
Very witty TM.
What were u daydreaming about?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 25, 2010, 07:00:29 PM
The Fisher King tonight on TG4 tonight at 9.00. 

Have to watch it again to see if it was as good as I remember.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 25, 2010, 09:09:23 PM
I'm thinking of going to see Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole this week. I'm sure the story is average enough, but the visual effects look outstanding. Anyone seen it yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on October 25, 2010, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 25, 2010, 09:09:23 PM
I'm thinking of going to see Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole this week. I'm sure the story is average enough, but the visual effects look outstanding. Anyone seen it yet?

Boycotting it since my local cinema decided it would attract more punters than The Social Network.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 26, 2010, 12:38:40 AM
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on October 23, 2010, 08:02:28 PM
Sin City is very good well worth the watch. Watched Robin Hood last week and thought it was ok, not one of Crowe's best and he got some severe criticism over the accent.  Also watched Shutter Island at long last and have to agree, you can see the twist a mile off.

The thing is you are not supposed to know there is a twist before going to see the movie. Go and see it when it comes out in the cinema first. I went to see the sixth sense without know ing there was a twist in it. That is what made the movie great. With both movies the twist is right there in front of you if you know one is coming.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on October 26, 2010, 09:37:14 AM
Exactlty. Its put me off even watchin the film now. Was looking forward to seeing it until everyone on here and anywhere else saying oh theres such a twist at the end. Im thinking wtf did u tell me that for so now i wont enjoy the film cos il work out the ending or at least try to. Are people thick?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 26, 2010, 05:18:59 PM
Watched a heap of films at weekend. For what it's worth here is my sixpenceworth

Bad day at Blackrock................. class class film.
Cronos and Devil's Backbone........................ (2 delTorro (sic) horror films) on Film4. Both very average imo and about as scary as approaching a roundabout.
King Rat...............................POW film from the 60s. Worth a watch. Great cast.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on October 30, 2010, 08:58:57 PM
Spoilt for choice tonight. Training Day just started on Sky1 and the original Alien film on film4 in just under 2 hours.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 31, 2010, 08:56:44 AM
Only saw Alien for the 1st time a few months ago, average at best to be honest.  Hope the sequel is better when I get around to seeing it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 01, 2010, 10:41:50 AM
Saw The Social Network last night. Cannot recommend it highly enough.Wasn't my choice of flick but really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Family guy on November 01, 2010, 10:43:49 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 01, 2010, 10:41:50 AM
Saw The Social Network last night. Cannot recommend it highly enough.Wasn't my choice of flick but really enjoyed it.

Good movie alrite,found myself glued to it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gaaman on November 02, 2010, 05:07:21 PM
The new Harry Potter film is out on the 19th of November. I don't care what anyone says but I am really looking forward to seeing this film. Was tempted to start a new thread just for this movie but thought better of it. Any other Potter fans on the board?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on November 02, 2010, 07:10:17 PM
Haven't read the book but was there really any need to split it into 2 films?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on November 02, 2010, 07:32:12 PM
Seen Kick Ass recently. 

Not reall sure if i liked it or not.

Suppose i was expecting more given the reviews it got.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on November 02, 2010, 08:24:07 PM
Quote from: paco on November 02, 2010, 07:10:17 PM
Haven't read the book but was there really any need to split it into 2 films?

Lots going on in the book, it would indeed be difficult to pack it into one movie of a sufficiently short running time fir kids to last the whole way through
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 02, 2010, 11:09:52 PM
Great film on Film4 now - Secrets and Lies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 02, 2010, 11:13:07 PM
Just after watching Nixon/Frost. Excellent film. Not the film I was expecting. Very enjoyable. Martin Sheen, ever the brilliant impersonator you expect. Has he ever played a fictional character before?  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2010, 12:52:00 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on November 02, 2010, 05:07:21 PM
The new Harry Potter film is out on the 19th of November. I don't care what anyone says but I am really looking forward to seeing this film. Was tempted to start a new thread just for this movie but thought better of it. Any other Potter fans on the board?

I love Harry potter books and films, order of phoenix was the worst book but best film so far. Best book would be prisoner of azaban or the last one. The trailers look class, glad they broke into 2 films as theres alot to cram in.

I was out last weekend and i wore my glasses but going out clothes, the amount of people that thought i was harry potter was unreal, so i endulged them, with a few invisible wand flicks and expelleramuses,,,to there delight :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gaaman on November 03, 2010, 08:10:00 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2010, 12:52:00 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on November 02, 2010, 05:07:21 PM
The new Harry Potter film is out on the 19th of November. I don't care what anyone says but I am really looking forward to seeing this film. Was tempted to start a new thread just for this movie but thought better of it. Any other Potter fans on the board?

I love Harry potter books and films, order of phoenix was the worst book but best film so far. Best book would be prisoner of azaban or the last one. The trailers look class, glad they broke into 2 films as theres alot to cram in.

I was out last weekend and i wore my glasses but going out clothes, the amount of people that thought i was harry potter was unreal, so i endulged them, with a few invisible wand flicks and expelleramuses,,,to there delight :D

Glad they have split the last book as well. The two movies will be very different as first half of the book is more a search and destroy mission where the second half is a full on battle. Plus it gives us fans another year of Potter-mania.

Sligonian did they think you had dressed up for Hallowe'en?

I embrace my geekiness
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 03, 2010, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 25, 2010, 09:09:23 PM
I'm thinking of going to see Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole this week. I'm sure the story is average enough, but the visual effects look outstanding. Anyone seen it yet?
Took the kids to see this on Monday, the wee lad thought it was "classical"

Watched Kick-Ass over the weekend, thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2010, 11:38:59 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on November 03, 2010, 08:10:00 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2010, 12:52:00 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on November 02, 2010, 05:07:21 PM
The new Harry Potter film is out on the 19th of November. I don't care what anyone says but I am really looking forward to seeing this film. Was tempted to start a new thread just for this movie but thought better of it. Any other Potter fans on the board?

I love Harry potter books and films, order of phoenix was the worst book but best film so far. Best book would be prisoner of azaban or the last one. The trailers look class, glad they broke into 2 films as theres alot to cram in.

I was out last weekend and i wore my glasses but going out clothes, the amount of people that thought i was harry potter was unreal, so i endulged them, with a few invisible wand flicks and expelleramuses,,,to there delight :D

Glad they have split the last book as well. The two movies will be very different as first half of the book is more a search and destroy mission where the second half is a full on battle. Plus it gives us fans another year of Potter-mania.

Sligonian did they think you had dressed up for Hallowe'en?

I embrace my geekiness
Ya i think so, but i wasnt wearing any outfit, just dressed for out. The glasses worked well in fairness, a seriously hot girl who wasnt dressed up either came up to me and took them off me, tied her hair back, pulled down her top to show more cleavage and gave me the secretary pose to my delight. But it didnt make any sense as her boyfriend wasnt too far away, i thought i was in there. Anyway i am available as a harry potter impersonater, i'll do weddings, conferences etc...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on November 03, 2010, 11:53:23 AM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on November 02, 2010, 07:32:12 PM
Seen Kick Ass recently. 

Not reall sure if i liked it or not.

Suppose i was expecting more given the reviews it got.
agree, it was okay, but run of the mill really.

Wasn't particularily impressed by Date Night either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gaaman on November 03, 2010, 12:18:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2010, 11:38:59 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on November 03, 2010, 08:10:00 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 03, 2010, 12:52:00 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on November 02, 2010, 05:07:21 PM
The new Harry Potter film is out on the 19th of November. I don't care what anyone says but I am really looking forward to seeing this film. Was tempted to start a new thread just for this movie but thought better of it. Any other Potter fans on the board?

I love Harry potter books and films, order of phoenix was the worst book but best film so far. Best book would be prisoner of azaban or the last one. The trailers look class, glad they broke into 2 films as theres alot to cram in.

I was out last weekend and i wore my glasses but going out clothes, the amount of people that thought i was harry potter was unreal, so i endulged them, with a few invisible wand flicks and expelleramuses,,,to there delight :D

Glad they have split the last book as well. The two movies will be very different as first half of the book is more a search and destroy mission where the second half is a full on battle. Plus it gives us fans another year of Potter-mania.

Sligonian did they think you had dressed up for Hallowe'en?

I embrace my geekiness
Ya i think so, but i wasnt wearing any outfit, just dressed for out. The glasses worked well in fairness, a seriously hot girl who wasnt dressed up either came up to me and took them off me, tied her hair back, pulled down her top to show more cleavage and gave me the secretary pose to my delight. But it didnt make any sense as her boyfriend wasnt too far away, i thought i was in there. Anyway i am available as a harry potter impersonater, i'll do weddings, conferences etc...

:o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 03, 2010, 02:09:26 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 03, 2010, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on October 25, 2010, 09:09:23 PM
I'm thinking of going to see Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole this week. I'm sure the story is average enough, but the visual effects look outstanding. Anyone seen it yet?
Took the kids to see this on Monday, the wee lad thought it was "classical"

I was expecting a Disney type film, but I thought it was quite savage for a children's movie. Still, with Zack Snyder directing it, I should have expected it a little. A very good film I must say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 04, 2010, 01:51:09 PM
Saw Brooklyn's Finest last night... haven't enjoyed a movie as much in a wee while... Very entertaining stuff and a good ending too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 06, 2010, 01:35:49 PM
Went to see Due Date last night in Omagh. Wouldn't be as good as The Hangover, but still a very funny film. However, I didn't get a chance to enjoy it in peace. Too man wee feckers in the cinema. Getting up to go to toilet in the middle of the film, playing with their mobile phones during the film and talking through it. Sickened me.

Eurotrip was on BBC One last night, so I thought I'd watch it. A horrendous film. Not one funny bit in it. Not even sure why I watched the whole thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 06, 2010, 01:39:44 PM
That's fuckin torture ziggy. Cinema's need to be stricter with these wee f**kers as it would totally put me off returning.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 06, 2010, 01:39:54 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on November 06, 2010, 01:35:49 PM
Too man wee feckers in the cinema. Getting up to go to toilet in the middle of the film, playing with their mobile phones during the film and talking through it. Sickened me.


Huh  ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 06, 2010, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 06, 2010, 01:39:54 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on November 06, 2010, 01:35:49 PM
Too man wee feckers in the cinema. Getting up to go to toilet in the middle of the film, playing with their mobile phones during the film and talking through it. Sickened me.


Huh  ???

*Too many
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on November 06, 2010, 01:44:52 PM
The only time for the cinema is during the day or evening - I give up going to the cinema at night years ago. Full of dickheads.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 06, 2010, 03:50:51 PM
I saw Jackass 3d last night, more of the same from them, at times brilliant if you like this type of thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 08, 2010, 09:29:20 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 04, 2010, 01:51:09 PM
Saw Brooklyn's Finest last night... haven't enjoyed a movie as much in a wee while... Very entertaining stuff and a good ending too

Same as.  A bit of talent in in too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on November 08, 2010, 09:42:54 PM
Looking forward to London Boulevard, looks a good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 08, 2010, 11:26:08 PM
I've a nice few movie waiting on the Sky Plus which I'm looking forward to seeing... The Good German, Miller's Crossing, The Wrestler, The Boat that Rocked, The Lost Boys and then looking forward to watching Terminator Salvation again..

By the way Rio Bravo is a great movie which after watching it there!! Very funny in parts too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on November 13, 2010, 08:14:00 PM
A Clockwork Orange on ITV4 later. Can't wait to see what all the fuss is about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 13, 2010, 08:21:14 PM
A Clockwork Orange is one of the most overrated, nonsensical pieces of film in history. The sheer nonsense and pomposity of it sums ub Kubrick very well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 14, 2010, 10:38:09 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 13, 2010, 08:21:14 PM
A Clockwork Orange is one of the most overrated, nonsensical pieces of film in history. The sheer nonsense and pomposity of it sums ub Kubrick very well.

100% agree.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on November 14, 2010, 12:39:02 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 13, 2010, 08:21:14 PM
A Clockwork Orange is one of the most overrated, nonsensical pieces of film in history. The sheer nonsense and pomposity of it sums ub Kubrick very well.

Turned it off after half an hour. "A pile of shite" would have sufficed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 15, 2010, 12:50:12 AM
Went to see Jackass 3D in the cinema tonight. Not normally my cup of tea. Wasn't a fan of the MTV show and didn't see the first two movies. However, I was in stitches laughing the whole way through this film. A complete no-brainer, which is perfect for a Sunday night before the weekend ends.

Plus, I can honestly say, this is the first 3D film I've been to, that I had to duck out of the way 3 or 4 times. I felt a bit stupid afterwards though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on November 15, 2010, 12:58:03 AM
Watched Surrogates earlier on there... almost instantly forgettable, only 80 odd minutes long - more like a TV Movie to be honest
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 15, 2010, 03:47:48 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on November 15, 2010, 12:50:12 AM
Went to see Jackass 3D in the cinema tonight. Not normally my cup of tea. Wasn't a fan of the MTV show and didn't see the first two movies. However, I was in stitches laughing the whole way through this film. A complete no-brainer, which is perfect for a Sunday night before the weekend ends.

Plus, I can honestly say, this is the first 3D film I've been to, that I had to duck out of the way 3 or 4 times. I felt a bit stupid afterwards though.
Yea, thought it was decent. 3D worked well. My highlights were the jet engine, slow mo camera for the rocky punches and the american football field goal to the face!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on November 15, 2010, 08:11:42 AM
Went to SeeSaw 3D over the weekend.

It's probably the worst of the series. Acting was terrible, much like the 1st one. Still watchable though as it's pretty gruesome. With a nice wee (predictable) twist at the end!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on November 15, 2010, 08:51:18 AM
Good:
The Social Network
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

f**king Awful:
Kick-Ass
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 15, 2010, 08:57:37 AM
The new Karate Kid is decent enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 15, 2010, 09:59:12 AM
Watched Due Date last night.

I dont know what they were trying to achieve with this film.
Its not a by any means a rip roaring comedy as it often seems bitter-sweet, or more edgy comedy.

Good performance by Galifianakis who is genuinely funny but I have read somewhere he hated the script for not being funny enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 15, 2010, 01:13:30 PM
Kubrick very hit and miss imo. Paths of Glory, The Shining, Spartacus, The Killing (I think..... about a racetrack heist) all very good. Barry Lyndon, 1999 ASO, Eyes Wide Shut all very poor and way overrated.

Haven't seen Clockwork Orange for a long while and chose to watch the Perfume adaptation on Saturday night. Not as good as book but watchable even if I knew ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on November 15, 2010, 03:48:23 PM
Seen the hurt Locker this weekend. Been on my list to watch for a long time.
Decent show. 7 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 15, 2010, 06:11:40 PM

Over the weekend I watched a trilogy filmed in the UK about the West Yorkshire constabulary and the corruption of said force during the period of time when the Yorkshire ripper was being investigated. Loosely based on events of the time, it is 3 movies - set in 1974, 1980, and 1983 respectively. Really enjoyable piece of work - perhaps some of you at home are already aware of it - called Red Riding.

http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/the-red-riding-trilogy (http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/the-red-riding-trilogy)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thewobbler on November 15, 2010, 06:25:01 PM
The Hurt Locker was good enough viewing, but if it deserved those Oscars about as much as Miss Congeniality would have. My verdict probably wasn't helped though by watching the brilliant Generation Kill boxset immediately prior.


Either 21 or Assault on Precinct 13 at 9pm tonight. Never seen either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 15, 2010, 06:33:30 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 15, 2010, 06:25:01 PM
The Hurt Locker was good enough viewing, but if it deserved those Oscars about as much as Miss Congeniality would have. My verdict probably wasn't helped though by watching the brilliant Generation Kill boxset immediately prior.


Either 21 or Assault on Precinct 13 at 9pm tonight. Never seen either.

I liked 21 . . . very interesting and a good performance by Spacey and your man from that Fifty Dead men Walking show about the Troubles. . . don't watch it btw it's pure tripe!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 15, 2010, 07:04:57 PM
Watched Inception last night,really enjoyed it.
Not as confusing as I thought it was going to be,though I am glad I watched it on my own,it would have been far less enjoyable with the woman asking me questions every 2 seconds.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on November 15, 2010, 07:14:24 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 15, 2010, 06:25:01 PM
The Hurt Locker was good enough viewing, but if it deserved those Oscars about as much as Miss Congeniality would have. My verdict probably wasn't helped though by watching the brilliant Generation Kill boxset immediately prior.


Either 21 or Assault on Precinct 13 at 9pm tonight. Never seen either.

If it's the original Assault On Precinct 13 from the 70's it's a classic.

Brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 15, 2010, 07:44:22 PM
You left Full Metal Jacket off the Kubrick list and Dr Strangelove or How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on November 16, 2010, 08:04:20 AM
Watched "This is England" the other night.

Some great acting in it. Decent story. Very watchable, without being outstanding. Built up to the very Disturbing end, quite well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 16, 2010, 08:30:18 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 15, 2010, 06:25:01 PM
The Hurt Locker was good enough viewing, but if it deserved those Oscars about as much as Miss Congeniality would have. My verdict probably wasn't helped though by watching the brilliant Generation Kill boxset immediately prior.


Either 21 or Assault on Precinct 13 at 9pm tonight. Never seen either.

Have been meaning to watch Assault on Precinct 13 for a while, so taped it last night.  Is it any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on November 16, 2010, 10:50:37 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 15, 2010, 06:25:01 PM
The Hurt Locker was good enough viewing, but if it deserved those Oscars about as much as Miss Congeniality would have. My verdict probably wasn't helped though by watching the brilliant Generation Kill boxset immediately prior.


Either 21 or Assault on Precinct 13 at 9pm tonight. Never seen either.
I did exactly the same, watched Generation Kill in Jan and the Hurt Locker in Feb - pretty much ruined Hurt locker for me, it was grand, but not a patch on Generation Kill.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 16, 2010, 11:14:03 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 15, 2010, 06:11:40 PM

Over the weekend I watched a trilogy filmed in the UK about the West Yorkshire constabulary and the corruption of said force during the period of time when the Yorkshire ripper was being investigated. Loosely based on events of the time, it is 3 movies - set in 1974, 1980, and 1983 respectively. Really enjoyable piece of work - perhaps some of you at home are already aware of it - called Red Riding.

http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/the-red-riding-trilogy (http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/the-red-riding-trilogy)

Yeah saw that about a year ago - recommended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on November 16, 2010, 04:21:54 PM
started watching the Box Set of Band of Brothers. Fantastic so far. Don't know why it took me so long to get this. Looking forward to finishing it and watching the Pacific next.
Have Iron Man 2 waiting in the house..... Heard good and bad reports so I'll give it a try....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 16, 2010, 04:24:51 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on November 16, 2010, 04:21:54 PM
started watching the Box Set of Band of Brothers. Fantastic so far. Don't know why it took me so long to get this. Looking forward to finishing it and watching the Pacific next.
Have Iron Man 2 waiting in the house..... Heard good and bad reports so I'll give it a try....

The Pacific is brilliant, took me a while getting though it though as each episode is long enough.  Seen Iron Man a few months ago and it was decent, want to see the new one just for the sake of it. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 16, 2010, 05:38:47 PM
I saw Hurt Locker twice in the cinema and thought it was excellent. I don't know where people are getting the its an average movie and didn't deserve the oscars line. There was no better movie in that year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tyrones own on November 16, 2010, 05:40:50 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on November 16, 2010, 05:38:47 PM
I saw Hurt Locker twice in the cinema and thought it was excellent. I don't know where people are getting the its an average movie and didn't deserve the oscars line. There was no better movie in that year.
To each their own as they say Pat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 20, 2010, 10:04:13 AM
The new Harry Potter movie is quite good. Nearly 2 and a half hours long, it is good entertainment.

7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 20, 2010, 01:28:15 PM
Into the wild is on tonight on channel 4.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on November 20, 2010, 08:38:24 PM
Watched The Manchurian Candidate last night. Not bad, although I was expecting better. Probably my least favourite Denzel film I've seen. Have a few more Sky+'d, might watch The Pelican Brief tonight. any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maximus on November 20, 2010, 08:55:12 PM
Into the wild is a great show with a great soundtrack
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on November 20, 2010, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on November 20, 2010, 10:04:13 AM
The new Harry Potter movie is quite good. Nearly 2 and a half hours long, it is good entertainment.

7.5 out of 10.

would agree with that. Hairy potter (as they call him here) has never looked so good.
There was a touch of Dickensian old world magic about that graveyard place.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 21, 2010, 09:51:59 AM
Quote from: paco on November 20, 2010, 08:38:24 PM
Watched The Manchurian Candidate last night. Not bad, although I was expecting better. Probably my least favourite Denzel film I've seen. Have a few more Sky+'d, might watch The Pelican Brief tonight. any good?

Pelican Brief is very good, watched it again in January.  I like Into The Wild too, was for watching it again last night but have Splice on the hitlist.

Some brilliant Denzel movies are:

- Fallen
- He Got Game
- The Hurrican
- John Q
- Deja Vu
- He Got Game
- Man On Fire
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JohnDenver on November 22, 2010, 09:51:20 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 21, 2010, 09:51:59 AM
Quote from: paco on November 20, 2010, 08:38:24 PM
Watched The Manchurian Candidate last night. Not bad, although I was expecting better. Probably my least favourite Denzel film I've seen. Have a few more Sky+'d, might watch The Pelican Brief tonight. any good?

Pelican Brief is very good, watched it again in January.  I like Into The Wild too, was for watching it again last night but have Splice on the hitlist.

Some brilliant Denzel movies are:

- Fallen
- He Got Game
- The Hurrican
- John Q
- Deja Vu
- He Got Game
- Man On Fire

Deja Vu there!  :P

Training day has to be up there too, American Gangster aswell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 22, 2010, 09:53:26 AM
Denzel's best:

Glory
Training Day
Man on Fire.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on November 22, 2010, 10:29:22 AM
Seen JFK last night, very long, but very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on November 22, 2010, 12:20:10 PM
Training Day and Hurricane would probably be my favourite Denzel films. Looking forward to seeing Unstoppable as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 22, 2010, 12:38:14 PM
Never seen JFK, how good is it?  What about Bobby?

I see there is a few neew Sci-fi movies coming out soon that look good - one called Cowboys and Aliens and Super 8.

I saw Splice at the weekend, was expecting it to be pretty good but it wasn't.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on November 22, 2010, 02:41:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 22, 2010, 12:38:14 PM
Never seen JFK, how good is it?  What about Bobby?

I see there is a few neew Sci-fi movies coming out soon that look good - one called Cowboys and Aliens and Super 8.

I saw Splice at the weekend, was expecting it to be pretty good but it wasn't.

Bobby isn't great imo.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on November 22, 2010, 03:24:39 PM

Give Splice a wide berth hi
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 22, 2010, 05:12:50 PM
Saw the remake of the 1980s football hooligan flick The Firm at the weekend. Extremely average.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on November 23, 2010, 03:53:58 PM
Quote from: maximus on November 20, 2010, 08:55:12 PM
Into the wild is a great show with a great soundtrack
+1
great show. book is a great read aswell, and the film actually does it justice
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on November 23, 2010, 04:06:18 PM
Seen Skyline, special effects 10 out of 10, thought the last3/4 mins spoiled the movie. 6 out 10
Harry Potter, considerably better than the last one, that wouldn't have been hard. 5 out 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on November 25, 2010, 06:48:02 PM
Got to watch a couple of films on my travels over & back to USA.

Inception intriguing watch but probably best not to watch this early in the morning with alcohol in the system.

WALL·E I finally got to see this much talked about Pixar film, i wasn't disappointed excellent film with a very creative plot.

The Other Guys pointless plot but plenty of laughs in this Film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on November 26, 2010, 12:39:52 AM
Watched The Losers tonight. A film based on a graphic novel, which I've not read. A bit rubbish to be honest. Lots of explosions, shooting and fighting, but done really badly. Reminded me of a very poor A-Team.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballygawleyman on November 26, 2010, 10:26:38 AM
Thought Harry Potter was excellent would give it a 8.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on November 26, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Saw how to train your dragon last night, was brilliant! Very good kids movie for grown ups too!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on December 03, 2010, 10:45:33 AM
anyone know any sites for watching movies online?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on December 03, 2010, 11:53:19 AM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.

Very funny and an ideal film to forget about real life.  My favourite bit is Colin Farrell giving the karate chop.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 03, 2010, 02:32:53 PM
Watched the Experiment a couple of nights ago - fantastic show - very dark and still is in my head 2 days later.

Based on a true story (though highly exaggerated) it was gripping from about 20 minutes in until the end. Brilliant performance from Forest Whitaker (sp)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 03, 2010, 08:41:26 PM
I've seen it loads of times, but it still makes me laugh out loud, Anger Management. Watched it again last night. Jack is fantastic in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.

Enjoyable flick but Colin Farrell......does he live or die?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on December 03, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.

Enjoyable flick but Colin Farrell......does he live or die?

Can't remember! Recorded it earlier, just going to watch it now so I'll leave you all on a cliffhanger.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on December 04, 2010, 12:45:40 AM
Saw Beowulf the other night - maybe a bit behind on the films, but what a show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on December 04, 2010, 09:46:38 AM
Took the two nephews out for their b-day dinner/movie

1st night seen Jackass 3-D  Brilliant, def a guys movie  9 out of 10

2nd night was Harry Potter  what a long f@#$ing movie, story line average, special fx great.  6 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 07, 2010, 09:06:30 PM
SPOILERS

Secratariat - The heart warming story about how a rich middle aged upper middle class american lady wife of a rich lawyer, inherits a large stud farm along with her Harvard professor brother. Her father who was breeding horses with the richest man in America had 2 pregnant mares, they decided to decide ownership of the 2 foals with a coin toss. The richest man in America won the coin toss and chose the wrong horse. Courageously the rich middle aged lady with the peroxide hair took credit for losing the coin toss, saying that was the horse she wanted all along. Once her senile father was dead she was free to bask in the media glory and enjoy the cash rewards of her fathers hard work while neglecting her children and leaving her sulky husband to look after them.

The horse wins the final race of the triple corown, the belmont stakes by the small margin of 31 lengths for millions of dollars more than she already had but fully expected because there were only 5 horses in the race as Secratariat was too good to race against. Sulky husband decides that this is not such a bad thing after all. THE END.

SPOILERS OVER


Secratariat

Only in America. I am sure there was an interesting story to be told around this horse. How her father built up his stud farm from nothing, how ROn Turcotte the jockey learnt his trade and eventually broke his back doing it ending up in a wheel chair, how the flabpoyant trainer lived his life etc, but no we got the story of the lucky media freindly rich lady who stole the show. Still not a bad movie.

6 out of 10.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 09, 2010, 11:35:52 PM
Monsters

A cross between Cloverfield and the Blair witch project, the story about how aliens have taken over a part of Mexico. A good movie, not a great movie, in a way nothing really happens, if you have seen the action in the trailers that is about the height of it. It is still Interesting enough

7 out of 10


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leaveherinsir on December 09, 2010, 11:53:15 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.

Enjoyable flick but Colin Farrell......does he live or die?

Can't remember! Recorded it earlier, just going to watch it now so I'll leave you all on a cliffhanger.
That is the question, doesnt he say "hope i dont die" - maybe even the last line of the film. Ironic, given he was going to commit suicide. Absolutely brillant film, think i have to put it in my top 3 alongside Withnail&I and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 10, 2010, 07:50:46 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on December 09, 2010, 11:53:15 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.

Enjoyable flick but Colin Farrell......does he live or die?

Can't remember! Recorded it earlier, just going to watch it now so I'll leave you all on a cliffhanger.
That is the question, doesnt he say "hope i dont die" - maybe even the last line of the film. Ironic, given he was going to commit suicide. Absolutely brillant film, think i have to put it in my top 3 alongside Withnail&I and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

I'm near sure Colin Farrell is still alive.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: crossdoesitbest on December 10, 2010, 08:59:34 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2010, 07:50:46 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on December 09, 2010, 11:53:15 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.

Enjoyable flick but Colin Farrell......does he live or die?

Can't remember! Recorded it earlier, just going to watch it now so I'll leave you all on a cliffhanger.
That is the question, doesnt he say "hope i dont die" - maybe even the last line of the film. Ironic, given he was going to commit suicide. Absolutely brillant film, think i have to put it in my top 3 alongside Withnail&I and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

I'm near sure Colin Farrell is still alive.


Has to be one of the funniest movies ever, with some brilliant lines in it!


eg
"Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf. I think i'll head home"  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Declan on December 10, 2010, 11:21:11 AM
In Bruges classic lines alright:
Ken: We shall strike a balance between culture and fun.
Ray: Somehow I believe, Ken, that the balance shall tip in the favor of culture, like a big fat f**king retarded f**king black girl on a see-saw opposite... a dwarf.

Ray: A lot of midgets tend to kill themselves. A disproportionate amount, actually. Hervé Villechaize off of Fantasy Island. I think somebody from the Time Bandits did. I suppose they must get really sad about like... being really little and that... people looking at them, laughing at them, calling them names. You know, "short arse". There's another famous midget. I miss him but I can't remember. It's not the R2D2 man; no, he's still going. I hope your midget doesn't kill himself. Your dream sequence will be fucked.
Chloë: He doesn't like being called a midget. He prefers dwarf.
Ray: This is exactly my point! People going around calling you a midget when you want to be called a dwarf. Of course you're going to blow your head off.

Ken: You from the States?
Jimmy: Yeah. But don't hold it against me.
Ken: I'll try not to... Just try not to say anything too loud or crass.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: crossdoesitbest on December 10, 2010, 11:48:24 AM
Quote from: Declan on December 10, 2010, 11:21:11 AM
In Bruges classic lines alright:
Ken: We shall strike a balance between culture and fun.
Ray: Somehow I believe, Ken, that the balance shall tip in the favor of culture, like a big fat f**king retarded f**king black girl on a see-saw opposite... a dwarf.

Ray: A lot of midgets tend to kill themselves. A disproportionate amount, actually. Hervé Villechaize off of Fantasy Island. I think somebody from the Time Bandits did. I suppose they must get really sad about like... being really little and that... people looking at them, laughing at them, calling them names. You know, "short arse". There's another famous midget. I miss him but I can't remember. It's not the R2D2 man; no, he's still going. I hope your midget doesn't kill himself. Your dream sequence will be fucked.
Chloë: He doesn't like being called a midget. He prefers dwarf.
Ray: This is exactly my point! People going around calling you a midget when you want to be called a dwarf. Of course you're going to blow your head off.

Ken: You from the States?
Jimmy: Yeah. But don't hold it against me.
Ken: I'll try not to... Just try not to say anything too loud or crass.



;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leaveherinsir on December 10, 2010, 07:25:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2010, 07:50:46 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on December 09, 2010, 11:53:15 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: paco on December 03, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
In Bruges on Film4 tonight at 9pm. For anyone who hasn't seen it, Id definitely recommend watching it, for anyone who has seen it, I'd recommend watching it again.

Enjoyable flick but Colin Farrell......does he live or die?

Can't remember! Recorded it earlier, just going to watch it now so I'll leave you all on a cliffhanger.
That is the question, doesnt he say "hope i dont die" - maybe even the last line of the film. Ironic, given he was going to commit suicide. Absolutely brillant film, think i have to put it in my top 3 alongside Withnail&I and One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

I'm near sure Colin Farrell is still alive.
And ridin all round him, no doubt   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 10, 2010, 09:05:45 PM
TG4 tonight 11.35 Le Couperet    directed by Costa Gavras,
not near his best but still an excellent all round film, well worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 11, 2010, 02:16:13 PM
Just watching blazing saddles. The belching farting scene. Classic comedy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 12, 2010, 12:04:55 PM
Watched Shutters island last night. Very disturbing indeed. As a parent you kind of dislike films like that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 13, 2010, 09:55:03 AM
Just watched Inception, decent enough show.

Also saw Knight and Day, pretty poor.  Cameron Diaz has got rough the past few years, looks older than she is too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Got inception out on DVD Friday night and thought it was shite to be honest.  Completely overhyped and overrated.  Trying to be too complex and in the end was just so stupid that I forgot why they went into the dreams in the first place!!!

SHITE
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on December 13, 2010, 02:42:15 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Got inception out on DVD Friday night and thought it was shite to be honest.  Completely overhyped and overrated.  Trying to be too complex and in the end was just so stupid that I forgot why they went into the dreams in the first place!!!

SHITE

You need to stick to your Adam Sandler films by the sounds of it!

I take it you weren't fussed on Memento or the Matrix either?

Identity was on the other night, another good twisty film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on December 13, 2010, 03:02:40 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Got inception out on DVD Friday night and thought it was shite to be honest.  Completely overhyped and overrated.  Trying to be too complex and in the end was just so stupid that I forgot why they went into the dreams in the first place!!!

SHITE


Agree
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on December 13, 2010, 03:38:55 PM
Enjoyed the Beach the other night.

Have seen it a few times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 05:24:27 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 13, 2010, 02:42:15 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Got inception out on DVD Friday night and thought it was shite to be honest.  Completely overhyped and overrated.  Trying to be too complex and in the end was just so stupid that I forgot why they went into the dreams in the first place!!!

SHITE

You need to stick to your Adam Sandler films by the sounds of it!

I take it you weren't fussed on Memento or the Matrix either?

Identity was on the other night, another good twisty film!

Typical response by most people who like the film, the person who doesnt like it isnt smart enough to get it apparently  ::)

Actually then watched a great South Park epsiode last night where they take the piss out of Inception, worth a watch, ill post the link later for the episode.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 13, 2010, 05:44:39 PM
Have to admit that I thought The Matrix was pure muck as was Memento.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Peter Solan the Great on December 13, 2010, 06:01:28 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on December 13, 2010, 03:02:40 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Got inception out on DVD Friday night and thought it was shite to be honest.  Completely overhyped and overrated.  Trying to be too complex and in the end was just so stupid that I forgot why they went into the dreams in the first place!!!

SHITE


Agree


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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on December 13, 2010, 07:34:22 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 05:24:27 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 13, 2010, 02:42:15 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on December 13, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
Got inception out on DVD Friday night and thought it was shite to be honest.  Completely overhyped and overrated.  Trying to be too complex and in the end was just so stupid that I forgot why they went into the dreams in the first place!!!

SHITE

You need to stick to your Adam Sandler films by the sounds of it!

I take it you weren't fussed on Memento or the Matrix either?

Identity was on the other night, another good twisty film!

Typical response by most people who like the film, the person who doesnt like it isnt smart enough to get it apparently  ::)

Actually then watched a great South Park epsiode last night where they take the piss out of Inception, worth a watch, ill post the link later for the episode.

Great episode alright!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUrkgSXnb0k&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUrkgSXnb0k&feature=related)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on December 13, 2010, 08:22:35 PM
Went to see London Boulevard recently. Not a classic by any means, but a very passable 1 hour 40 odds. Not a patch on Sexy Beast though !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on December 14, 2010, 09:04:54 AM
Quote from: Canalman on December 13, 2010, 05:44:39 PM
Have to admit that I thought The Matrix was pure muck as was Memento.

So will most weemin for some reason. Depends what you're after in a movie. Some nights you aren't in the mood to think during a film, others you are.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on December 14, 2010, 10:06:13 AM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on December 14, 2010, 09:04:54 AM
Quote from: Canalman on December 13, 2010, 05:44:39 PM
Have to admit that I thought The Matrix was pure muck as was Memento.

So will most weemin for some reason. Depends what you're after in a movie. Some nights you aren't in the mood to think during a film, others you are.

momento is agreat show i thought
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on December 15, 2010, 10:09:49 PM
Dogma starting on Film4+1 just now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on December 15, 2010, 11:28:11 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 13, 2010, 05:44:39 PM
Have to admit that I thought The Matrix was pure muck as was Memento.

Should have stopped Matrix after the 1st film while i thought Memento was good & i think that Southpark episode summed up inception very well  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on December 17, 2010, 04:26:59 PM
Seen a classic on Sky last night 'Strength and Honour', Vinnie Jones and an Irish accent  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on December 20, 2010, 03:15:42 PM
Saw "Catfish" last night. Excellent film. Well worth checking out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 20, 2010, 03:41:24 PM
I saw the Expendables at the weekend, and enjoyed it.  Dreadful scene in it though featuring Arni and Willis, was like something out of a Naked Gun film and I was wondering what I had let myself in for.  But it was a decent action film from there on. 

Also saw SALT, which had a good storyline but seemed to play out very quickly.  Seemed very hurried.  Could have been alot better, but overall I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 20, 2010, 04:14:19 PM
Watched Avatar last night...what a pile of dung
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on December 20, 2010, 06:23:35 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on December 17, 2010, 04:26:59 PM
Seen a classic on Sky last night 'Strength and Honour', Vinnie Jones and an Irish accent  :D

Is that the one about travelling folk fighting each other? Ridiculously bad film! Michael Madsen must have been high when he signed up for that one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on December 20, 2010, 09:03:51 PM
Flightplan on RTE 2 now! decent film worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 21, 2010, 12:23:20 AM
Saw a right few flicks in the last couple of days...
Miller's Crossing, serious show thoroughly enjoyed it, great cast, great plot, great show
Downfall - one of those films I had to watch, again very good movie, yer man who played Hilter was excellent - love to know how factual the whole events were.... must investigate
saw The Tourist last week, not much use, only alright, could see the twist coming from a mile off
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 21, 2010, 03:17:29 AM
I saw Tron Legacy, 3D. It is a very good looking film, much more hight tech and slicker than the original. I thought it was very good on the first viewing.

7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 21, 2010, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 21, 2010, 03:17:29 AM
I saw Tron Legacy, 3D. It is a very good looking film, much more hight tech and slicker than the original. I thought it was very good on the first viewing.

7.5 out of 10.

Would you think that would because the original was from 1982 by any chance!
Title: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on December 21, 2010, 11:36:06 PM
ZULU...great show...on at the Chrimbo as well...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 21, 2010, 11:43:18 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 21, 2010, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 21, 2010, 03:17:29 AM
I saw Tron Legacy, 3D. It is a very good looking film, much more hight tech and slicker than the original. I thought it was very good on the first viewing.

7.5 out of 10.

Would you think that would because the original was from 1982 by any chance!
Cheeky ****. Very good point though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: magpie seanie on December 21, 2010, 11:44:47 PM
Just watched "Waiting for Eric" there. Actually really good, better than I expected.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on December 22, 2010, 06:42:43 AM
Quote from: AbbeySider on June 08, 2010, 04:14:48 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on June 03, 2010, 08:03:21 PM
Watched Boondock Saints again for nostalgia - fantastic show still.

I was in Canada earlier in the year and a few fellas over there were raving about the Boondock Saints and couldnt believe I never heard of it! Must watch it some time...

Boondock Saints is a classic

Just half way thru Boondock Saints II  pure crap!!!  The characters are comical and not in a good way. What a way to ruin a great premise.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on December 22, 2010, 08:42:39 AM
Watched Home Alone and Home Alone 2 with the kids yesterday - I'd forgotten how funny they were.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 22, 2010, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 22, 2010, 08:42:39 AM
Watched Home Alone and Home Alone 2 with the kids yesterday - I'd forgotten how funny they were.

Home Alone 1 and 2 are two of my favourite Christmas films.  Hope to watch them during the next week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 22, 2010, 09:40:12 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on December 21, 2010, 11:44:47 PM
Just watched "Waiting for Eric" there. Actually really good, better than I expected.

Saw it a few months ago, thought it was pretty good too.  The Cantona factor obviously having a big bearing on my verdict.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: magpie seanie on December 22, 2010, 01:43:59 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 22, 2010, 09:40:12 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on December 21, 2010, 11:44:47 PM
Just watched "Waiting for Eric" there. Actually really good, better than I expected.

Saw it a few months ago, thought it was pretty good too.  The Cantona factor obviously having a big bearing on my verdict.

Me too obviously. He really was something else.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 22, 2010, 02:37:04 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on December 21, 2010, 11:44:47 PM
Just watched "Waiting for Eric" there. Actually really good, better than I expected.

I decided to give a go a few months back, not expecting much of it. I was surprised just how good it was and not because of the 'Cantona Effect', it actually had a decent story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on December 22, 2010, 05:37:59 PM
Does anyone else feel Looking for Eric film kinda gave the message if you smoke hash everything will be ok?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on December 22, 2010, 05:59:24 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 20, 2010, 04:14:19 PM
Watched Avatar last night...what a pile of dung
3d? The film itself is dung, but I saw it 3d in the cinema and was awestruck. No point watching it otherwise, it was made purely as a vehicle to show of what 3d could be
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on December 30, 2010, 12:55:02 AM
King kong was on RTE tonight have seen it a few times a decent film, the scenes at the end with Kong/Naomi Watts are spectacular & somewhat moving.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Peter Solan the Great on December 30, 2010, 01:06:25 AM
Quote from: ross4life on December 30, 2010, 12:55:02 AM
King kong was on RTE tonight have seen it a few times a decent film, the scenes at the end with Kong/Naomi Watts are spectacular & somewhat moving.

I think you need one of these.

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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on December 30, 2010, 01:25:30 AM
Peter is it possible for you to post a comment without searching google for a image or article?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on December 30, 2010, 06:33:09 AM
The remake of True Grit is a great effort. Brilliantly understated ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 30, 2010, 10:39:41 AM
Only saw Scrooged for the first time yesterday, enjoyed it.

Watched Legends of the Fall again yesterday for 1st time in years, still as good as ever. 

Watched The Reader too, decent show with KW in the buff for the majority of the film.

Going to watch The Legend of Bagger Vance again today and going to try and fit the Horse Whisperer in too.  Busy times ahead.

Saw Stop/Loss a few weeks ago, great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 30, 2010, 12:26:24 PM
Saw two Scottish themed movies last night................... both very enjoyable if not mentally stimulating. Centurion and Dog Soldiers (again). Well worth a watch.

Proud (possibly sad) to say that I watched Zulu twice in the last week................ they don't make them like that anymore.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 30, 2010, 06:17:15 PM
Quote from: Niall Quinn on December 30, 2010, 06:33:09 AM
The remake of True Grit is a great effort. Brilliantly understated ending.

Im still in limbo with the whole movie. Plenty of throwbacks to the original - but I can't help but think that "Fill your hands you son of a bitch" was shocking. Most famous line in the movie and its just fudged!

The little actress was very very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on December 30, 2010, 06:18:18 PM
There Will Be Blood is on RTE tonight, should keep the festive mood going for a few days yet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 30, 2010, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 30, 2010, 10:39:41 AM
Only saw Scrooged for the first time yesterday, enjoyed it.

How have you not seen it until now??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 30, 2010, 06:43:16 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 30, 2010, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 30, 2010, 10:39:41 AM
Only saw Scrooged for the first time yesterday, enjoyed it.

How have you not seen it until now??

I have only seen half of it, and that was 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 30, 2010, 07:16:05 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 30, 2010, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 30, 2010, 10:39:41 AM
Only saw Scrooged for the first time yesterday, enjoyed it.

How have you not seen it until now??

Probably because it's arguably the most predictable film ever, but Christmas boredom (&Sky Plus) came into play. Went looking for the Money Pit in HMV a month ago to be told it was discontinued, got to record it on BBC last week too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2010, 08:50:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 30, 2010, 07:16:05 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 30, 2010, 06:22:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 30, 2010, 10:39:41 AM
Only saw Scrooged for the first time yesterday, enjoyed it.

How have you not seen it until now??

Probably because it's arguably the most predictable film ever, but Christmas boredom (&Sky Plus) came into play. Went looking for the Money Pit in HMV a month ago to be told it was discontinued, got to record it on BBC last week too
Jesus wept. Predictable like every other movie adaptation of a book, the ending of which is known to just about the entire Western world?! I correctly predicted that the big ship in the Titanic would sink as did pretty much every person who went to see it (apart from Armagh4SamAgain and Olly) but it is one of the highest grossing movies of all time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2010, 10:57:02 PM
Watched Born on the Fourth of July again during the week. Immense performance from Tom Cruise - desperately unlucky to find himself up against Daniel Day-Lewis playing Christy Brown the same year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: the Deel Rover on December 31, 2010, 05:16:36 PM
i never watch movies but saw  Inglourious Basterds  during the week and thought it was brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 03, 2011, 02:06:58 AM
Just watched A Bronx Tale on RTE 2,never seen it before but really enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tyrones own on January 03, 2011, 03:25:15 AM
Watched the Fighter earlier...very good, Christian Bale will undoubtedly
pick up an oscar for his role!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2011, 09:21:47 AM
Quote from: Tyrones own on January 03, 2011, 03:25:15 AM
Watched the Fighter earlier...very good, Christian Bale will undoubtedly
pick up an oscar for his role!
Read a few reviews and sounds like some show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 03, 2011, 09:43:14 AM
Went to see the little fockers in the cinema over the holidays. Very much the same as the other two so if you enjoyed them, you'll probably enjoy this too. Some good laughs. Brought our daughter with us, probably not very suitable in hindsight
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 03, 2011, 11:09:19 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 03, 2011, 02:06:58 AM
Just watched A Bronx Tale on RTE 2,never seen it before but really enjoyed it

Great show, scooped it on DVD for a £1 in Tesco's last year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 03, 2011, 11:11:47 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 03, 2011, 11:09:19 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 03, 2011, 02:06:58 AM
Just watched A Bronx Tale on RTE 2,never seen it before but really enjoyed it

Great show, scooped it on DVD for a £1 in Tesco's last year.

Had a few pints in the bar that was used in the film, was over in the estates the year after it was made.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 03, 2011, 11:31:39 AM
Best film that I watched over the Christmas period was No Country for Old Men (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477348/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 03, 2011, 11:32:45 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 03, 2011, 09:43:14 AM
Went to see the little fockers in the cinema over the holidays. Very much the same as the other two so if you enjoyed them, you'll probably enjoy this too. Some good laughs. Brought our daughter with us, probably not very suitable in hindsight
Saw it myself as well, its nowhere as near as funny as the first two, its dreadful really don't think I laughed once.
Maybe it was a case of it felt like I seen it all before as it is along the same lines as the other films but I really thought the other two were funny films this though was very boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 11:55:36 AM
Anyone ever seen public enemies? is it worth a watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Aerlik on January 03, 2011, 01:07:14 PM
Went with mini-me to watch Gulliver's Travels yesterday.  Well, let's just say Jr. had a good laugh.  I was asleep after 5 minutes.  Swift would be turning in his grave.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 03, 2011, 01:23:02 PM
I wouldn't say it was fantastic RLL but then I don't think the first too were outstanding either. I did laugh a few times at owen Wilson in the film. I usually find him funny anyway
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 03, 2011, 01:44:05 PM
Seen the new Karate Kid over Christmas.

Pretty good show but found it very long.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 03, 2011, 04:17:38 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 11:55:36 AM
Anyone ever seen public enemies? is it worth a watch?
Aye it is surely... Very good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on January 03, 2011, 05:47:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 03, 2011, 11:31:39 AM
Best film that I watched over the Christmas period was No Country for Old Men (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477348/)

Did you like the ending?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heganboy on January 03, 2011, 07:34:07 PM
Being a complete geek I went to see Tron over the weekend. no acting, no plot, but the sound track and the effects are unreal...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2011, 08:21:48 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 03, 2011, 09:43:14 AM
Went to see the little fockers in the cinema over the holidays. Very much the same as the other two so if you enjoyed them, you'll probably enjoy this too. Some good laughs. Brought our daughter with us, probably not very suitable in hindsight
DeNiro must owe the tax man a fortune otherwise why would he act in the shite he has over the past few years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows

That was my side of the arguement.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 04, 2011, 08:52:08 AM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 11:55:36 AM
Anyone ever seen public enemies? is it worth a watch?

Seen it, not worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 04, 2011, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows

That was my side of the arguement.

I have read Michael Caine claim that the spinner fell over but their view holds no weight IMO, its what you actually see happening on screen that counts.  He also said that it was reality at the end because if he is present then it is real, as he is never in the dream.  But how does him being in the dream mean it is real, as there are others in the dreams created by LDC's subconcious that weren't hooked up either.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 04, 2011, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows

That was my side of the arguement.

I have read Michael Caine claim that the spinner fell over but their view holds no weight IMO, its what you actually see happening on screen that counts.  He also said that it was reality at the end because if he is present then it is real, as he is never in the dream.  But how does him being in the dream mean it is real, as there are others in the dreams created by LDC's subconcious that weren't hooked up either.

One wee clue that most people missed... It was two different kids at the end. They looked different than they did in his dream earlier in the flick. To me that means that he wasn't dreaming as time had moved on and they'd aged. Whereas if it was his dream he'd still be seeing them in the same way every time. Apparently there are other clues pointing to the same conclusion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DirtyDozen12 on January 04, 2011, 05:27:53 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 04, 2011, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows

That was my side of the arguement.

I have read Michael Caine claim that the spinner fell over but their view holds no weight IMO, its what you actually see happening on screen that counts.  He also said that it was reality at the end because if he is present then it is real, as he is never in the dream.  But how does him being in the dream mean it is real, as there are others in the dreams created by LDC's subconcious that weren't hooked up either.

One wee clue that most people missed... It was two different kids at the end. They looked different than they did in his dream earlier in the flick. To me that means that he wasn't dreaming as time had moved on and they'd aged. Whereas if it was his dream he'd still be seeing them in the same way every time. Apparently there are other clues pointing to the same conclusion.

Most over-rated film ever produced, utter shite in my opinion.  I forgot what they went into the drams for again, pure dung
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 05, 2011, 10:26:52 AM
A gem of a flick on tonight on Film4 at 9pm called Shallow Grave . Most probably have seen it already and well worth a watch for those that haven't.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 05, 2011, 10:37:05 AM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet? looks very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 05, 2011, 11:11:55 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 05, 2011, 10:26:52 AM
A gem of a flick on tonight on Film4 at 9pm called Shallow Grave . Most probably have seen it already and well worth a watch for those that haven't.


Great film with a great tune from Leftfield.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on January 05, 2011, 11:49:18 AM
Some real shite being released at the moment. Watched The Town the other night. Pretty poor apart from Pete Postlewaite's cameo as an Irish gangster. Kind of like Heat but nowhere near as slick and with Ben Affleck instead of De Niro. Affleck directs as well. The Devil started off very good but went downhill quickly. Buried is a slow burner but keep me watching until the end. I think the best I've watched over the past few weeks apart from Inception, which I loved, was Of Gods and Men, true story about a group Trappist monks in Algeria during the civil war. Kandagar, another one based on true story about Russian pilots taken hostage by the Taliban is also quite good.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on January 05, 2011, 11:56:37 AM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on January 04, 2011, 05:27:53 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 04, 2011, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows

That was my side of the arguement.

I have read Michael Caine claim that the spinner fell over but their view holds no weight IMO, its what you actually see happening on screen that counts.  He also said that it was reality at the end because if he is present then it is real, as he is never in the dream.  But how does him being in the dream mean it is real, as there are others in the dreams created by LDC's subconcious that weren't hooked up either.

One wee clue that most people missed... It was two different kids at the end. They looked different than they did in his dream earlier in the flick. To me that means that he wasn't dreaming as time had moved on and they'd aged. Whereas if it was his dream he'd still be seeing them in the same way every time. Apparently there are other clues pointing to the same conclusion.

Most over-rated film ever produced, utter shite in my opinion.  I forgot what they went into the drams for again, pure dung

Wouldn't go that far, but strange to see how a film so inherently silly is rated so highly on IMDB and is mentioned as a possible Oscar winner.

Speaking of which, Best Film would seem at the moment to be between The King's Speech and Social Network, with the latter possibly being slight favourite as it's American. Best Actor looks like it'll go to Colin Firth, especially after he missed out last year, though James Franco could surprise for 127 Hours. Natalie Portman for Black Swan is in pole for Actress.. which would leave Annette Benning jilted at the altar again. Fincher strongly fancied as Director, but as there's usually a surprise every year the Coens for the well-received True Grit may be worth a wager. Would like to see the always good Mark Ruffalo get a nod for Supporting Actor, or even the equally good Geoffrey Rush, but the increasingly annoying Christian Bale will take beating (and some would love to); Supporting Actress is fairly open though Melissa Leo for longevity would be a popular victor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 05, 2011, 12:51:19 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 05, 2011, 11:56:37 AM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on January 04, 2011, 05:27:53 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 04, 2011, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows

That was my side of the arguement.

I have read Michael Caine claim that the spinner fell over but their view holds no weight IMO, its what you actually see happening on screen that counts.  He also said that it was reality at the end because if he is present then it is real, as he is never in the dream.  But how does him being in the dream mean it is real, as there are others in the dreams created by LDC's subconcious that weren't hooked up either.

One wee clue that most people missed... It was two different kids at the end. They looked different than they did in his dream earlier in the flick. To me that means that he wasn't dreaming as time had moved on and they'd aged. Whereas if it was his dream he'd still be seeing them in the same way every time. Apparently there are other clues pointing to the same conclusion.

Most over-rated film ever produced, utter shite in my opinion.  I forgot what they went into the drams for again, pure dung

Wouldn't go that far, but strange to see how a film so inherently silly is rated so highly on IMDB and is mentioned as a possible Oscar winner.

Speaking of which, Best Film would seem at the moment to be between The King's Speech and Social Network, with the latter possibly being slight favourite as it's American. Best Actor looks like it'll go to Colin Firth, especially after he missed out last year, though James Franco could surprise for 127 Hours. Natalie Portman for Black Swan is in pole for Actress.. which would leave Annette Benning jilted at the altar again. Fincher strongly fancied as Director, but as there's usually a surprise every year the Coens for the well-received True Grit may be worth a wager. Would like to see the always good Mark Ruffalo get a nod for Supporting Actor, or even the equally good Geoffrey Rush, but the increasingly annoying Christian Bale will take beating (and some would love to); Supporting Actress is fairly open though Melissa Leo for longevity would be a popular victor.

I'm REALLY looking forward to True Grit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on January 05, 2011, 01:14:37 PM
Seen Social Network over the holidays, very good show, fascinating story into the Facebook phenomenon and how quickly it grew.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 05, 2011, 02:07:38 PM
To Kill a Mockingbird is on UTV tonight at 02.40.

Oh to have Sky+ or a Video/DVD recorder.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 05, 2011, 02:11:11 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 05, 2011, 02:07:38 PM
To Kill a Mockingbird is on UTV tonight at 02.40.

Oh to have Sky+ or a Video/DVD recorder.

Have to tape this, never saw it before but heard it is very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2011, 02:23:24 PM
Quote from: DirtyDozen12 on January 04, 2011, 05:27:53 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 04, 2011, 10:57:53 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 04, 2011, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Big Puff on January 03, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Seen Inception last night. Still don't like Leo. Didn't think it was all that confusing. Tell me, spoiler alert, did the spinner fall over in the end? My sister and I argued about this.

thats the whole point, no one knows

That was my side of the arguement.

I have read Michael Caine claim that the spinner fell over but their view holds no weight IMO, its what you actually see happening on screen that counts.  He also said that it was reality at the end because if he is present then it is real, as he is never in the dream.  But how does him being in the dream mean it is real, as there are others in the dreams created by LDC's subconcious that weren't hooked up either.

One wee clue that most people missed... It was two different kids at the end. They looked different than they did in his dream earlier in the flick. To me that means that he wasn't dreaming as time had moved on and they'd aged. Whereas if it was his dream he'd still be seeing them in the same way every time. Apparently there are other clues pointing to the same conclusion.

Most over-rated film ever produced, utter shite in my opinion.  I forgot what they went into the drams for again, pure dung
I wanted to like it but I found it just too pretentious. The producers and directors were at pains to show that this is no popcorn flick and instead is deep, man. It might pass muster to some 16 year old art student but in my book it's just pretentious shit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 05, 2011, 03:27:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 05, 2011, 02:11:11 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 05, 2011, 02:07:38 PM
To Kill a Mockingbird is on UTV tonight at 02.40.

Oh to have Sky+ or a Video/DVD recorder.

Have to tape this, never saw it before but heard it is very good.

Have read the book, wonder how the film ends  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 05, 2011, 03:45:19 PM
I watched True Grit last night. I was disappointed. There's nothing really wrong with it, but we expect more than that from the Coens. The performances by Hailee Steinfeld and Matt Damon were good but Jeff Bridges was disappointing for me and a pale shadow of John Wayne in the role. It might have helped a bit if I could have picked up more than half of what he was mumbling.

The language throughout was intentionally stilted ("I do not think", for "I don't think", etc.). Maybe this was authentic for the period -  I don't know, but it came across as a silly device that was distracting.

It was a good yarn, well told and well filmed, but all in all just another standard Western. My main question is why? I just don't understand why they felt the need to remake it and I didn't see anything that they did better than the original, or even much different to it (as far as I remember it), with the exception that the original was much more tongue in cheek, while this one seems to be taking itself very seriously for the most part.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: beer baron on January 05, 2011, 03:51:14 PM
Felt the social network was attrocious!Feeble attempt at a movie and just another way to make millions out of  the followers of facebook!
Ok i'm over exaggerating but i was very disappointed when i watched it,few witty remarks and the lad that played Zuckerberg did a good job but all in all was a very bland movie!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 05, 2011, 03:55:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 05, 2011, 03:27:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 05, 2011, 02:11:11 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 05, 2011, 02:07:38 PM
To Kill a Mockingbird is on UTV tonight at 02.40.

Oh to have Sky+ or a Video/DVD recorder.

Have to tape this, never saw it before but heard it is very good.

Have read the book, wonder how the film ends  ;)
Done the book for my Leaving Cert,great book.
I must record the film tonight
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 05, 2011, 04:21:51 PM
Watched Piranha 3D the other day and it was quite honestly one of the best movies I have ever seen - it contained one of the most breathtaking, captivating scenes ever display on the sliver screen...



Kelly Brook in the nip

(http://www.themorningstarr.co.uk/images/kelly-brook-and-riley-steele-get-physical-on-piranha-set/kelly-brook-piranha-3D-bikini.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: beer baron on January 05, 2011, 04:23:01 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 05, 2011, 04:21:51 PM
Watched Piranha 3D the other day and it was quite honestly one of the best movies I have ever seen - it contained one of the most breathtaking, captivating scenes ever display on the sliver screen...



Kelly Brook in the nip

(http://www.themorningstarr.co.uk/images/kelly-brook-and-riley-steele-get-physical-on-piranha-set/kelly-brook-piranha-3D-bikini.jpg)

Nom nom nom
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on January 05, 2011, 04:26:06 PM
now thats what i call a serious woman, no skinny BS there, curves in the correct places
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on January 06, 2011, 11:51:50 AM
Watched Taken last night, very slow to start (almost turned it off) but was good when it got going.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 06, 2011, 12:16:42 PM
Training Day gets better every time I watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 06, 2011, 02:22:15 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on January 05, 2011, 04:26:06 PM
now thats what i call a serious woman, no skinny BS there, curves in the correct places

Some of the best scenes I have ever scene in my life are from her movie 3 - make sure you get a copy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 06, 2011, 03:26:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 06, 2011, 02:22:15 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on January 05, 2011, 04:26:06 PM
now thats what i call a serious woman, no skinny BS there, curves in the correct places

Some of the best scenes I have ever scene in my life are from her movie 3 - make sure you get a copy.

Is that the one where she gets nailed makes love on the beach??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 06, 2011, 04:53:50 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 06, 2011, 03:26:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 06, 2011, 02:22:15 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on January 05, 2011, 04:26:06 PM
now thats what i call a serious woman, no skinny BS there, curves in the correct places

Some of the best scenes I have ever scene in my life are from her movie 3 - make sure you get a copy.

Is that the one where she gets nailed makes love on the beach??

On the beach, in the water - you name it. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on January 07, 2011, 06:27:26 AM
I might have mentioned it before, but Grizzly Man (now available in full on youtube) is a fascinating movie - 'Treadwell deserved Hertzog' to paraphrase Ebert!

Interesting comments on True Grit. I found it a refreshing movie remake, and much preferred the tone and styling to the Wayne effort. In retrospect, I'm not sure the levity of the previous suited, and like that the cast didn't take refuge in debasing/ flippancy for this version.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 07, 2011, 11:38:14 AM
Watched The Social Network and The Fighter recently. Both good shows and well worth a watch.

Anyone know where I can get a good torrent for 127 Hours?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 11:50:52 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 07, 2011, 11:38:14 AM
Watched The Social Network and The Fighter recently. Both good shows and well worth a watch.

Anyone know where I can get a good torrent for 127 Hours?

Haven't opened any of these so dunno what they are like
http://thepiratebay.org/search/127%20HOURS/0/99/0
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 07, 2011, 01:54:02 PM
The Way Back is a very good movie telling the story of Gulag prisoners in the old Soviet Union who try to escape by walking to Mongolia. Predictable in that you know how it will go but not dull ,it is entertaining, hard to fault this movie.

8.5  out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2011, 02:16:55 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 07, 2011, 01:54:02 PM
The Way Back is a very good movie telling the story of Gulag prisoners in the old Soviet Union who try to escape by walking to Mongolia. Predictable in that you know how it will go but not dull ,it is entertaining, hard to fault this movie.

8.5  out of 10.
What shape is Colin Farrell's accent? Saw a clip for some London gangster flick before Christmas and his accent was cat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 07, 2011, 04:14:03 PM
Thats super troopers you're thinking off. Farrell wasn't in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 07, 2011, 04:20:51 PM
Quote from: Niall Quinn on January 07, 2011, 06:27:26 AM
I might have mentioned it before, but Grizzly Man (now available in full on youtube) is a fascinating movie - 'Treadwell deserved Hertzog' to paraphrase Ebert!

Interesting comments on True Grit. I found it a refreshing movie remake, and much preferred the tone and styling to the Wayne effort. In retrospect, I'm not sure the levity of the previous suited, and like that the cast didn't take refuge in debasing/ flippancy for this version.

I have to agree with you there.

Timothy Treadwell was a strange character.

Some of that footage is class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet?

I've seen 272,593 hours.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet?

I've seen 272,593 hours.

Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 07, 2011, 04:32:42 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet?

I've seen 272,593 hours.

Any good?

Sounds too long....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:57:29 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet?

I've seen 272,593 hours.

Any good?

Dragged on a bit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 05:02:16 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:57:29 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet?

I've seen 272,593 hours.

Any good?

Dragged on a bit.
What was it about, hopefully the length of time til Tyrone win Sam again ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 05:16:07 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 05:02:16 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:57:29 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:22:47 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 04:21:03 PM
Quote from: paco on January 07, 2011, 04:14:40 PM
Anyone seen 127 hours yet?

I've seen 272,593 hours.

Any good?

Dragged on a bit.
What was it about, hopefully the length of time til Tyrone win Sam again ;)

It was about a young Irish boy, from the foot of the Sperrin Mountain, who over a lot of aversities that life threw at him.

The sorta shite women like really.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 05:23:41 PM
Good one chap, wrong side of the Sperrins tho, would have been a real blockbuster if made up by Draperstown way!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 07, 2011, 06:05:05 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 05:23:41 PM
Good one chap, wrong side of the Sperrins tho, would have been a real blockbuster if made up by Draperstown way!!

That's in the 'Speciality' section, behind the curtains at Xtra-Vision.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 06:42:33 PM
There were no sheep harmed in the making of this film!!
Anyway 127 hours, any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 06:44:51 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 06:42:33 PM
There were no sheep harmed in the making of this film!!


Unlike the sequel which was filmed in Roscommon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 08, 2011, 12:45:09 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 11:50:52 AM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 07, 2011, 11:38:14 AM
Watched The Social Network and The Fighter recently. Both good shows and well worth a watch.

Anyone know where I can get a good torrent for 127 Hours?

Haven't opened any of these so dunno what they are like
http://thepiratebay.org/search/127%20HOURS/0/99/0

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6084961/127.Hours.2010.DVDSCR.AC3.XViD-T0XiC-iNK

This is getting A/10 V/10 on most comments,I'm downloading it atm
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 08, 2011, 12:58:11 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 06:42:33 PM
There were no sheep harmed in the making of this film!!
Anyway 127 hours, any good?

A mate of mine saw it tonight and thought it was fantastic. I'm going to go see it, some evening next week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on January 08, 2011, 12:59:18 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 06:44:51 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 06:42:33 PM
There were no sheep harmed in the making of this film!!


Unlike the sequel which was filmed in Roscommon.

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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 08, 2011, 12:34:34 PM
I saw 127 hours last night, i thought it was pretty average to be honest. Danny Boyle gave it socks but it is hard to make a good movie out of such a limited scenario. You already know the ending, and the story is limited to that boulder.

6.5 out of 10

Better movies with similar themes are "Buried" and "The Way Back"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 10, 2011, 11:43:30 AM
Saw Inception at the weekend, I thought it was a great show. 9/10 for me.
I also so, Bounty Hunter....absolute tripe.... -1/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 10, 2011, 03:42:06 PM
"Season of the Witch" is an entertaining yarn for fans of the sword fighting, deomon exorcisiing, witch hunting, plague infestated, road trip movie genre out there.

7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on January 10, 2011, 03:51:53 PM
Got to see Crazy Heart on Sky at the weekend, a great show.  Jeff Bridges brilliant as ever in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on January 10, 2011, 10:07:47 PM
watched a couple of South Korean films recently:

1) Old Boy, about a guy released from prison after 15yrs, and not knowing why he was locked up who seeks revenge, was interesting
2) Memories of Murder based on South Korea's first documented serial killer, told from point of view of detectives investigating. Thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on January 10, 2011, 10:10:39 PM
wathed Hurt Locker at the weekend. Very good but think the ending could have been better.

The Hurricane is also a very good show.  Denzil good as always and a great song by Bob Dylan
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on January 10, 2011, 10:12:11 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 08, 2011, 12:34:34 PM
I saw 127 hours last night, i thought it was pretty average to be honest. Danny Boyle gave it socks but it is hard to make a good movie out of such a limited scenario. You already know the ending, and the story is limited to that boulder.

6.5 out of 10

Better movies with similar themes are "Buried" and "The Way Back"
I downloaded it and turned it off after 15 minutes - boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 10, 2011, 10:17:42 PM
Watched the Fighter tonight about a boxer called Irish Micky Ward, had never heard of him before but really enjoyed the film and just spent the last hour looking at some of his fights on you tube
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on January 10, 2011, 10:29:53 PM
RLL not sure about the film but his scraps with Gatti reckoned to be among the best of the last 10 years and one of the most exciting trilogies
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 10, 2011, 11:09:48 PM
I haven't seen it but George Kimball, who knows infinitely more than any of us about boxing, thought it was crap.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 15, 2011, 04:39:31 PM
For Movie Connoisseurs, Blazing Saddles tomorrow night at 9.00pm on TCM.

I get no kick from Champagne............
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 15, 2011, 05:19:47 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 10, 2011, 11:09:48 PM
I haven't seen it but George Kimball, who knows infinitely more than any of us about boxing, thought it was crap.
It's not a documentary.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 17, 2011, 10:22:22 AM
Seen Ben Affleck's new film Town at the weekend, very enjoyable.  Could have done a bit more with the ending, but overall still very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 17, 2011, 12:30:43 PM
Colin Firth and Christian Bale picked up Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor Golden Globes last night for The Kings Speech and The Fighter, respectively. I think The Social Network won best picture.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 17, 2011, 01:17:12 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 17, 2011, 10:22:22 AM
Seen Ben Affleck's new film Town at the weekend, very enjoyable.  Could have done a bit more with the ending, but overall still very good.

yeah i watched the town at the weekend too. well worth a watch.  on the other hand i also watched the Ghost with Pierce Brosnan. avoid at all costs. boring as feck
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 17, 2011, 04:13:12 PM
After the Thomas Crown Affair has Brosnan done anything decent?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 17, 2011, 06:41:00 PM
Agree with previous posters that The Town is a very good film and I am not a fan of Afleck's at all.
Saw 127Hours  (sic)last night................ massively average imo.

Really looking forward to the new boxing film coming out soon . Looks very good with Wahlberg and Bale in it.

For anyone interested it seems that Scorsese is going to do another film shortly about the Irish American mob. Might be worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 06:48:04 PM
Quote from: CiKe on January 10, 2011, 10:07:47 PM
watched a couple of South Korean films recently:

1) Old Boy, about a guy released from prison after 15yrs, and not knowing why he was locked up who seeks revenge, was interesting
2) Memories of Murder based on South Korea's first documented serial killer, told from point of view of detectives investigating. Thought it was excellent.

Old Boy is a great show. I am going to watch Sympathy For Mister Vengeance tonight from the same director.

Watched La Haine last night starring a very young Vincent Cassel about a day in the lives of three youths in the slums of Paris. Highly recommend it as well as the Mesrine films while I am on about Cassel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 17, 2011, 06:50:13 PM
Agreed Don Johnson about the Mesrine films. Very hard to believe sometimes that the films are based on a true story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 17, 2011, 06:55:56 PM
Watched Benny & Joon on VIVA last night. Not a bad wee movie for a Sunday night, to see off the weekend. Bit of a chick flick, but so what.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on January 17, 2011, 07:07:54 PM
Yeah I enjoyed Mesrine as well, def worth a watch,

DJ I watched Lady Vengeance recently for the same fella did Old Boy. A bit more f*cked up in many ways I thought, and wasn't really sure if I actually liked it till the end, when I decided that at no time had I been bored so it must have been ok at worst.

Saw The Hurt Locker at the weekend - nothing special in my opinion but enjoyable enough. Def would not say worthy of an Oscar

Also saw The Killer Inside Me. Decent enough but for some reason expected better.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 07:16:16 PM
More fucked up than Oldboy?? Hmmm, doesn't sound possible but I will give it a go. It makes up the vengeance trilogy along with Oldboy and Sympathy For Mr Vengeance so I will seek it out next.

Have been on a bit of a foreign movie quest lately, some of the best I have seen the last while:

The Lives Of Others
Un Prophete
La Haine
Mesrine 1 & 2
The Counterfeiters

Then of course City Of God and Downfall which I have seen a few times now but most people will know about them.

Have a Russian war film to watch "Come and see" that is supposed to be good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on January 17, 2011, 07:32:04 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 07:16:16 PM
More fucked up than Oldboy?? Hmmm, doesn't sound possible but I will give it a go. It makes up the vengeance trilogy along with Oldboy and Sympathy For Mr Vengeance so I will seek it out next.

Have been on a bit of a foreign movie quest lately, some of the best I have seen the last while:

The Lives Of Others
Un Prophete
La Haine
Mesrine 1 & 2
The Counterfeiters

Then of course City Of God and Downfall which I have seen a few times now but most people will know about them.

Have a Russian war film to watch "Come and see" that is supposed to be good.


Have seen all of them, all good shows, though struggled a bit with A Prophet. The Lives of Others is one of the best films I've seen in recent years.

You should watch Hidden ("Caché" in French), with Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil. Great psychological thriller, think it was voted film of the decade by The Times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 07:32:55 PM
Will put it on my 'to see' list, cheers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: flantheman82 on January 17, 2011, 09:31:59 PM
Watched half of Carlitos way earlier and planned to watch the 2nd half later on. Seems an excellent movie so far. Can't believe I'd never heard of it before.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 09:34:46 PM
Quote from: flantheman82 on January 17, 2011, 09:31:59 PM
Watched half of Carlitos way earlier and planned to watch the 2nd half later on. Seems an excellent movie so far. Can't believe I'd never heard of it before.

Brilliant show. Better than Scarface in my opinion. Penn i brilliant in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on January 17, 2011, 09:45:32 PM
Whats the most under rated films out there?

for me it has to be the prestige. Only watched it a few months back for the first time, immense show.

Bound to be a few diamonds out there amongst the rough that have slipped under the radar.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 10:35:59 PM
Quote from: The Worker on January 17, 2011, 09:45:32 PM
Whats the most under rated films out there?

for me it has to be the prestige. Only watched it a few months back for the first time, immense show.

Bound to be a few diamonds out there amongst the rough that have slipped under the radar.

One of my favourite films ever The Prestige.

Memento by Nolan is another that I think is great. Takes a couple of watches too to get your head round it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 17, 2011, 11:37:57 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 10:35:59 PM
Quote from: The Worker on January 17, 2011, 09:45:32 PM
Whats the most under rated films out there?

for me it has to be the prestige. Only watched it a few months back for the first time, immense show.

Bound to be a few diamonds out there amongst the rough that have slipped under the radar.

One of my favourite films ever The Prestige.

Memento by Nolan is another that I think is great. Takes a couple of watches too to get your head round it.

Memento is class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 18, 2011, 08:43:48 AM
The Prestige is very good, as is the Illusionist. 

One of my favourites is K-Pax, never seemed to get much publicity and probably wouldn't be everyones cup of tea. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 18, 2011, 09:48:53 AM
On the subject of Sean Penn. I think Mystic River is maybe not underrated by those who've seen it, but its definitely a great movie that's under the radar.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 18, 2011, 10:36:52 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 18, 2011, 09:48:53 AM
On the subject of Sean Penn. I think Mystic River is maybe not underrated by those who've seen it, but its definitely a great movie that's under the radar.

Definitely agree with you.  I have a fondness for films set in Boston too, I loved the setting of Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone and Town.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2011, 10:40:48 PM
Never tire of the opening scene of "Full Metal Jacket" Drill Sergent is the best

ITV 4 RIGHT NOW
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 19, 2011, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2011, 10:40:48 PM
Never tire of the opening scene of "Full Metal Jacket" Drill Sergent is the best

ITV 4 RIGHT NOW

+1. I would say I know every line of it.

I am some craic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 19, 2011, 10:43:06 PM
Watched 1/3 of shutter island last night before the peepers gave out on me - looking forward to the rest tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyssam5 on January 19, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 07:16:16 PM
More fucked up than Oldboy?? Hmmm, doesn't sound possible but I will give it a go. It makes up the vengeance trilogy along with Oldboy and Sympathy For Mr Vengeance so I will seek it out next.

Have been on a bit of a foreign movie quest lately, some of the best I have seen the last while:

The Lives Of Others
Un Prophete
La Haine
Mesrine 1 & 2
The Counterfeiters

Then of course City Of God and Downfall which I have seen a few times now but most people will know about them.

Have a Russian war film to watch "Come and see" that is supposed to be good.

Speaking of fucked up and foreign 'antibodies' is a German serial killer type movie that is worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2011, 10:46:31 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 19, 2011, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2011, 10:40:48 PM
Never tire of the opening scene of "Full Metal Jacket" Drill Sergent is the best

ITV 4 RIGHT NOW

+1. I would say I know every line of it.

I am some craic.

Was going to go to bed but will stay up for a while and watch Private Pile for a while
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2011, 10:54:43 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 19, 2011, 10:42:12 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2011, 10:40:48 PM
Never tire of the opening scene of "Full Metal Jacket" Drill Sergent is the best

ITV 4 RIGHT NOW

+1. I would say I know every line of it.

I am some craic.
You'd be some craic on a night out Minder. Or even a night in. I didn't know they stacked shit that high...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 19, 2011, 10:56:13 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlWddAXSRA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlWddAXSRA)

Full Mental Jacket
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on January 19, 2011, 11:31:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2011, 10:40:48 PM
Never tire of the opening scene of "Full Metal Jacket" Drill Sergent is the best

ITV 4 RIGHT NOW

My old mate was one of the extras in that scene, he worked in TA Army at the time & i also have a friend that worked as one of the extras in Braveheart (FCA member)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 20, 2011, 08:01:27 AM
Don Jonson... i've similar taste in movies to you.

Try Switchblade Romance - French film. Quite enjoyable!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on January 20, 2011, 10:28:55 AM
Quote from: The Worker on January 17, 2011, 09:45:32 PM
Whats the most under rated films out there?

for me it has to be the prestige. Only watched it a few months back for the first time, immense show.

Bound to be a few diamonds out there amongst the rough that have slipped under the radar.

I love The Prestige.  Brilliant film and really under rated.  One of my favourites.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 20, 2011, 09:06:45 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 19, 2011, 10:43:06 PM
Watched 1/3 of shutter island last night before the peepers gave out on me - looking forward to the rest tonight.

What a ballix of a show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 20, 2011, 09:59:51 PM
Conviction is worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 20, 2011, 10:14:38 PM
The new batman movie is to be called "The Dark Knight Rises"......Anne "massive gob" Hathaway to play cat woman. Not a great start but will be class in the end no doubt.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 20, 2011, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 20, 2011, 10:14:38 PM
The new batman movie is to be called "The Dark Knight Rises"......Anne "massive gob" Hathaway to play cat woman. Not a great start but will be class in the end no doubt.

Saw here in Love and Drugs or something like that the other night...bad film but she gets her boobies out a few times and they are NICE
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on January 20, 2011, 10:17:34 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 20, 2011, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 20, 2011, 10:14:38 PM
The new batman movie is to be called "The Dark Knight Rises"......Anne "massive gob" Hathaway to play cat woman. Not a great start but will be class in the end no doubt.

Saw here in Love and Drugs or something like that the other night...bad film but she gets her boobies out a few times and they are NICE

Kinda going south i thought
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on January 21, 2011, 12:07:25 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 20, 2011, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 20, 2011, 10:14:38 PM
The new batman movie is to be called "The Dark Knight Rises"......Anne "massive gob" Hathaway to play cat woman. Not a great start but will be class in the end no doubt.

Saw here in Love and Drugs or something like that the other night...bad film but she gets her boobies out a few times and they are NICE
Thought it was good film myself with or without the boobies, but was a bonus.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Estimator on January 21, 2011, 09:53:33 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 17, 2011, 06:48:04 PM
Quote from: CiKe on January 10, 2011, 10:07:47 PM
watched a couple of South Korean films recently:

1) Old Boy, about a guy released from prison after 15yrs, and not knowing why he was locked up who seeks revenge, was interesting
2) Memories of Murder based on South Korea's first documented serial killer, told from point of view of detectives investigating. Thought it was excellent.

Old Boy is a great show. I am going to watch Sympathy For Mister Vengeance tonight from the same director.

Watched La Haine last night starring a very young Vincent Cassel about a day in the lives of three youths in the slums of Paris. Highly recommend it as well as the Mesrine films while I am on about Cassel.

I bought Oldboy on the recommendation of a friend and I thought it was an excellent film.  He told me that Lady Vengeance by the same directing was a much better film, bought that, didn't think it was anywhere near as good as Oldboy.
I read recently that Spielbery and Will Smith of all people have the rights to do a remake of Oldboy.  Not good, not good at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on January 21, 2011, 12:56:15 PM
Watch a couple of films in the cinema this week.

Love and Other Drugs is a load of boll!x. It had potential but the first hour and 15 mins is utterly pointless.

Tron in 3D is excellent, even if the plot has a few holes, it looks amazing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on January 21, 2011, 01:00:16 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 20, 2011, 10:14:38 PM
The new batman movie is to be called "The Dark Knight Rises"......Anne "massive gob" Hathaway to play cat woman. Not a great start but will be class in the end no doubt.

As a big Batman and Chris Nolan fan I can't wait for this.  Hope its as good as the first one which IMO is better than the Dark Knight.

Watched 127 Hours the other night.  It was pretty good, but there were some boring parts but over all they done a good job keeping the film moving which I thought might be a problem seeing as its basically about man stuck by a rock.  It was good enough but I don't think I could watch it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on January 22, 2011, 12:19:47 PM
A film to record/Sky+ tonight on Channel 4.

Revert to your student days.

Withnail & I (T) (1986, Comedy)
Two hard-drinking unemployed actors sharing a grotty flat in late 1960s London think they can escape their miserable existence by decamping to a cottage in the Lake District. But finding no respite from their problems, the less self-destructive of the pair comes to realise he has to leave his friend behind. Cult black comedy, starring Richard E Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths and Ralph Brown.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 22, 2011, 04:33:15 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 22, 2011, 12:19:47 PM
A film to record/Sky+ tonight on Channel 4.

Revert to your student days.

Withnail & I (T) (1986, Comedy)
Two hard-drinking unemployed actors sharing a grotty flat in late 1960s London think they can escape their miserable existence by decamping to a cottage in the Lake District. But finding no respite from their problems, the less self-destructive of the pair comes to realise he has to leave his friend behind. Cult black comedy, starring Richard E Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths and Ralph Brown.

A film I always mean to watch, but miss on TV. Thanks for the advance notification, I'll Sky+ it to be sure.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 22, 2011, 04:43:05 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on January 22, 2011, 12:19:47 PM
A film to record/Sky+ tonight on Channel 4.

Revert to your student days.

Withnail & I (T) (1986, Comedy)
Two hard-drinking unemployed actors sharing a grotty flat in late 1960s London think they can escape their miserable existence by decamping to a cottage in the Lake District. But finding no respite from their problems, the less self-destructive of the pair comes to realise he has to leave his friend behind. Cult black comedy, starring Richard E Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths and Ralph Brown.
The best film ever! "Two pints of cider, two quadruple vodkas, ....ice in the cider"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 22, 2011, 07:12:34 PM
Got the PS3 there for Christmas, wanted a Blu Ray player so it made sense to get the PS3.
Anyways haven't really not enjoyed a film since. It makes mediocre films very watchable.
Thought Inception was great, Knight and Day was ok, Sorcerer's Apprentice, Grown Ups.
All very watchable....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 25, 2011, 01:09:38 AM
Watched Black Swan tonight. What a mind f**k that was. The trailer tells you nothing about this movie. It has to be watched as an experience. I dpn't quite know how to rate it.

8 out of 10 for originality and intrigue.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 25, 2011, 08:23:15 AM
Just saw The King's Speech last night. Great show. Great performances from all the cast, Colin Firth was outstanding. Nice little story too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on January 25, 2011, 12:35:24 PM
Goodfellas tonight on ITV4 at 10. :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 28, 2011, 12:02:21 AM
Watched the town last night. Not sure what to make of it. This is happening me too often with movies now, I must be growing more stupid. It was watchable, and Affleck was enjoyable as he seems to be when he takes on these serious roles - but it was just too predictable near the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 28, 2011, 08:42:39 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 28, 2011, 12:02:21 AM
Watched the town last night. Not sure what to make of it. This is happening me too often with movies now, I must be growing more stupid. It was watchable, and Affleck was enjoyable as he seems to be when he takes on these serious roles - but it was just too predictable near the end.

SPOILER ALERT:

I suppose I thought the opposite, what I mean is I thought that he would get killed at the end.  Watched Gone Baby Gone last night for first time since it was released, brilliant show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 28, 2011, 01:10:24 PM
Watched Gone Baby Gone on RTÉ 1 the other night, great movie - yer man Casey Affleck is very good in it and Michelle Monahan is shocking easy on the eyes which always helps...


Watched Wanted on TV3 from the weekend there - what a steaming pile of horseshite, the plot is just so stupid (I know it is based on a comic) - a bunch of weavers just decided to become a International Group of Assassins - bit of a leap... How Morgan Freeman ever allowed himself to go into that one, I'll never know -  you'd have to guess that he lost a bet or something
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mario on January 28, 2011, 01:18:07 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on January 22, 2011, 07:12:34 PM
Got the PS3 there for Christmas, wanted a Blu Ray player so it made sense to get the PS3.
Anyways haven't really not enjoyed a film since. It makes mediocre films very watchable.
I can't say i agree with the above. A Mediocre film is mediocre regardless of blu ray or dvd, just because it looks good doesnt make the storyline good. Its like an ugly girl with make up on, shes still ugly
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on January 28, 2011, 01:46:49 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 25, 2011, 08:23:15 AM
Just saw The King's Speech last night. Great show. Great performances from all the cast, Colin Firth was outstanding. Nice little story too.


I don't really have any great desire to go watch this flick it sounds boring and call me narrow minded but i prefer going to watch movies when the british are wankers i.e:

michael collins
wind that shakes the barley
braveheart
that other one with mel gibson in the american war.

Should i go watch this monarchy stuff is it worth it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on January 28, 2011, 01:51:30 PM
I watched The Kings Speech last night.

Its a really good movie but I dont think it lives up to all the hype. Firth and Geoffrey Rush give brilliant performances and you cant help but feel some empathy for Firths character battling the speech impediment.

It also give an interesting insight to the lives and relationship between the royals with WW2 impending on their doorstep. Thats not a West Brit attitude either before someone jumps down my throat. Much of the film doesnt exactly shade the royal family in magnificent light as its a warts and all portrayal.

I would give it an 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 28, 2011, 02:13:05 PM
Alpha Dog on tonight at 11.30pm. Is it worth a watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 28, 2011, 02:54:52 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 28, 2011, 01:10:24 PM
Watched Gone Baby Gone on RTÉ 1 the other night, great movie - yer man Casey Affleck is very good in it and Michelle Monahan is shocking easy on the eyes which always helps...


Watched Wanted on TV3 from the weekend there - what a steaming pile of horseshite, the plot is just so stupid (I know it is based on a comic) - a bunch of weavers just decided to become a International Group of Assassins - bit of a leap... How Morgan Freeman ever allowed himself to go into that one, I'll never know -  you'd have to guess that he lost a bet or something

Wathced it myself... Angelina just saved it for me!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 28, 2011, 03:35:58 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 28, 2011, 02:13:05 PM
Alpha Dog on tonight at 11.30pm. Is it worth a watch?

It is a good show.  As for Wanted, never seen a show as dung in my life.  I dunno how anyone can say Angelina saved anything for them.  The Tomb Raider Angelina definitely was something special, but she nowhere near the top of the pile these days, too scrawny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on January 28, 2011, 04:16:36 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 25, 2011, 01:09:38 AM
Watched Black Swan tonight. What a mind f**k that was. The trailer tells you nothing about this movie. It has to be watched as an experience. I dpn't quite know how to rate it.

8 out of 10 for originality and intrigue.

Saw it last night. Natalie Portman gives a great performance but it's definitely overrated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 28, 2011, 05:20:35 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 28, 2011, 02:13:05 PM
Alpha Dog on tonight at 11.30pm. Is it worth a watch?

Jesus its a hard watch. Good movie however. Justin Timberlake is very good in it and Ben Foster is fantastic. Based on a true story (maybe you already know that). Don't go googling that until you watch it - major spoiler potential.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 28, 2011, 06:15:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 28, 2011, 02:13:05 PM
Alpha Dog on tonight at 11.30pm. Is it worth a watch?

What channel is it on?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on January 28, 2011, 10:14:49 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 28, 2011, 01:10:24 PM
Watched Gone Baby Gone on RTÉ 1 the other night, great movie - yer man Casey Affleck is very good in it and Michelle Monahan is shocking easy on the eyes which always helps...


Watched Wanted on TV3 from the weekend there - what a steaming pile of horseshite, the plot is just so stupid (I know it is based on a comic) - a bunch of weavers just decided to become a International Group of Assassins - bit of a leap... How Morgan Freeman ever allowed himself to go into that one, I'll never know -  you'd have to guess that he lost a bet or something

Agree on both films. I started Wanted and switched off after 20mins. Unfortunately I did not do the same with Salt this last weekend - another pile of dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 28, 2011, 11:29:41 PM
The Fighter 8/10
The King's Speech 9/10
Social Network 6/10
World's Greatest Dad 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 29, 2011, 12:16:03 AM
Watched The Social Network tonight. Good film. (7/10 - sorry ONeill)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 29, 2011, 12:25:40 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 29, 2011, 12:16:03 AM
Watched The Social Network tonight. Good film. (7/10 - sorry ONeill)

Believe it or not, i've watched it three times to give it a chance. Each time, when Timberlake arrives, I cannot give a hoot. If it was some fictional site called Mughead would it be a good story? If yes, when you realise it was a load of balls in terms of accuracy, do you still think it's a good story? I honestly think its success is in that the audience think this is the real story and they buy into their attachment to/knowledge of Facebook
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 29, 2011, 12:47:00 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 29, 2011, 12:25:40 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 29, 2011, 12:16:03 AM
Watched The Social Network tonight. Good film. (7/10 - sorry ONeill)

Believe it or not, i've watched it three times to give it a chance. Each time, when Timberlake arrives, I cannot give a hoot. If it was some fictional site called Mughead would it be a good story? If yes, when you realise it was a load of balls in terms of accuracy, do you still think it's a good story? I honestly think its success is in that the audience think this is the real story and they buy into their attachment to/knowledge of Facebook

I'll admit I don't know the real story behind Facebook, but I went into this thinking that this wouldn't be the real story. So yeah, I thought it was interesting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2011, 12:01:34 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 29, 2011, 12:47:00 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 29, 2011, 12:25:40 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 29, 2011, 12:16:03 AM
Watched The Social Network tonight. Good film. (7/10 - sorry ONeill)

Believe it or not, i've watched it three times to give it a chance. Each time, when Timberlake arrives, I cannot give a hoot. If it was some fictional site called Mughead would it be a good story? If yes, when you realise it was a load of balls in terms of accuracy, do you still think it's a good story? I honestly think its success is in that the audience think this is the real story and they buy into their attachment to/knowledge of Facebook

I'll admit I don't know the real story behind Facebook, but I went into this thinking that this wouldn't be the real story. So yeah, I thought it was interesting.
Liked it much more than I thought I would - 8/10. It's accuracy is obviously up for debate as there are so many gagging orders in place.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 30, 2011, 12:21:15 AM
Black Swan. An interesting concept and very well executed. But still, for the most part, a boring and unrewarding film. It's difficult to explain what I mean; all the ingredients were there for a good film, but it just tasted wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 30, 2011, 12:33:41 AM
Watched Bad Lieutenant (2009) on DVD. Poor film. Whilst Nicholas Cage was good in it, I found the film to be a complete bore. In no way grabbed my attention and I never really cared much for the characters. Couldn't wait for it to end. 3/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on January 30, 2011, 01:15:29 AM
Watched Black Swan tonight. Absolute pile of pish, Avoid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on January 30, 2011, 03:04:27 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 28, 2011, 12:02:21 AM
Watched the town last night. Not sure what to make of it. This is happening me too often with movies now, I must be growing more stupid. It was watchable, and Affleck was enjoyable as he seems to be when he takes on these serious roles - but it was just too predictable near the end.

Thought it was a bit of a rip-off of Heat (which I'm sure stole from other films with its "one last job and then I'm out" storyline). Decent film though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2011, 09:36:05 AM
Heat is a remake of an earlier film (LA Take down), which imo was far better than Heat. Getting harder to make original movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on January 30, 2011, 10:31:11 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2011, 09:36:05 AM
Heat is a remake of an earlier film (LA Take down), which imo was far better than Heat. Getting harder to make original movies.
yes and no, most stories for the past few thousand years have had the same basic plot, normally something to do with good conquering evil and pulling the bird as a sideline.  Leaving that aside, the problem is that studios don't always want original as it's risky, better to remake and update a successful movie, you know there'll be an audience and whilst you won't win any awards you'll get a return on investment.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Big Puff on January 30, 2011, 10:34:02 AM
Watched true grit, a pile of piss to be honest.

Spent have the film trying to decipher what the cogburn was saying.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2011, 11:34:20 AM
Would tend not to watch a remake. some ok, i am legend not bad others, shite like wicker man!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Big Puff on January 30, 2011, 11:44:28 AM
Quote from: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?

just you
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 30, 2011, 11:47:52 AM
Quote from: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?

Reservoir Dogs definitely better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 30, 2011, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?

Must be just you. My favourite film of all time
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 30, 2011, 12:52:10 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2011, 11:47:52 AM
Quote from: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?

Reservoir Dogs definitely better.

Agreed, it's still just him though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 30, 2011, 01:35:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2011, 11:47:52 AM
Quote from: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?

Reservoir Dogs definitely better.

They are both brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 30, 2011, 05:34:33 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 30, 2011, 11:47:52 AM
Quote from: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?

Reservoir Dogs definitely better.

Resevoir Dogs is most certainly not!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 30, 2011, 06:02:24 PM
Thought RD was shite myself, Pulp fiction is class, True romance tops them both IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 30, 2011, 06:16:56 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 30, 2011, 06:02:24 PM
Thought RD was shite myself.

You've really let yourself down tonight Benny. I'm disappointed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 30, 2011, 06:19:44 PM
Watched devil and have to say really liked it. Thought it was great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bigfrank on January 30, 2011, 06:25:45 PM
Might as well put by 10p's worth in too :)

watched three films in th last few days

Grown Ups= just ok..not that impressed
127 hours= such a load of balls :( wanted to cut my own arm off just to have something to throw at the tv...
The social network= Loved this film...really enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 30, 2011, 06:35:10 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on January 30, 2011, 11:39:54 AM
Is it just me or is Pulp Fiction not that good?
Its shit, tarantino os a self obssessed twat, can never watch a film of his without hating it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on January 30, 2011, 08:01:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2011, 11:34:20 AM
Would tend not to watch a remake. some ok, i am legend not bad others, shite like wicker man!
How do you know ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on January 30, 2011, 08:07:14 PM
Reservoir Dogs is completely overrated.

Pulp Fiction is a superior film.However there is no story. It is just a series of set pieces which are great mainly due to the dialogue and soundtrack.

Arguably Jackie Brown is a better movie as it has dialogue, great soundtrack and a storyline but it is a bit slow in places.

Also enjoyed Kill Bill, although 1 movie may have done it.

As for Inglorious Basterds, it was extremely disappointing. Looked great in the trailer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2011, 08:50:52 PM
I stumbled across The Wicker Man. Pile of piss turned it off after twenty mins. Hence my original post
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2011, 09:19:53 PM
Watched 2 films last week on the plane and enjoyed both more than I thought I would. Social Network 8/10 and despite it being as subtle as a brick (even by Oliver Stone standards) I'd give Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 7/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 30, 2011, 09:58:22 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 30, 2011, 06:19:44 PM
Watched devil and have to say really liked it. Thought it was great show

Just finished watching this this afternoon - have to go with a 6.5/10. Something different, bit short (1hr20min), and a half decent twist near the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on January 30, 2011, 11:05:13 PM
Watched Castaway.

This is about Tom Hanks who was on an aeroplane. The plane seems to hit a bit of black ice and spirals to the ocean. Hanks manages to hold onto the overhead locker handle and luckily lands on a floater which brings him to some majestic island with no one on it though that is never clarified. He messes about with a ball and paints lipstick on it. There is an innuendo that he has sexual intercourse with the ball as he has a standard relationship with it eg falling out and missing it when it drowns etc.

He then returns only to find that his girlfriend is doing a turn with a man and has children to him but he still manages to have a grope of the ex girlfriend and seems to be happy enough to let her go so I can only imagine she was drooping a bit. He then becomes a postman and meets Shania Twain briefly.

Overall, a very believeable movie and a great reminder to hang onto something if your plane is spiralling towards the ocean. It also says women are fickle if they "think" you're dead.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 31, 2011, 12:25:57 AM
Went to see The Dilemma tonight in the cinema. Terrible film. A nothing story, that goes nowhere and ends with a non-ending. Avoid it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 31, 2011, 03:56:51 AM
Zombieland! Solid 7.9/10. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 31, 2011, 07:01:54 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 31, 2011, 03:56:51 AM
Zombieland! Solid 7.9/10. Good stuff.

Loved the Bill Murray cameo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 31, 2011, 08:47:12 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 30, 2011, 06:02:24 PM
Thought RD was shite myself, Pulp fiction is class, True romance tops them both IMO.

Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction are both hugely overrated.  Agree with you that True Romance is far better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 31, 2011, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 31, 2011, 07:01:54 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 31, 2011, 03:56:51 AM
Zombieland! Solid 7.9/10. Good stuff.

Loved the Bill Murray cameo.

I didnt want to throw out any spoilers - but yes that was fantastic! And the first scene with the twinkies had me in stitches.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on January 31, 2011, 07:23:07 PM
What's the consensus on "Buried"? Going to download it here now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 31, 2011, 08:01:27 PM
Was planning on watching it tonight myself. Either it or The town. Has anyone seen it. Loved Devil the other night but i might have posted that already
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 31, 2011, 08:52:56 PM
Watched three films last week, namely Black Swan, Due Date and Peacefire. Black Swan was a load of shite and I recommend that nobody pay any sort of fee to watch it. I dozed off during Due Date but it wasn't that funny from what I saw at the start. Peacefire was a good watch, it's set in Craigavon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 31, 2011, 09:12:42 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 31, 2011, 08:52:56 PM
Watched three films last week, namely Black Swan, Due Date and Peacefire. Black Swan was a load of shite and I recommend that nobody pay any sort of fee to watch it. I dozed off during Due Date but it wasn't that funny from what I saw at the start. Peacefire was a good watch, it's set in Craigavon.
Black Swan is getting quare reviews here.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Big Puff on January 31, 2011, 09:17:55 PM
Watched Mr Nice at the weekend, a great show.

Nothing serious, just a good story well acted.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 31, 2011, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 31, 2011, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 31, 2011, 07:01:54 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 31, 2011, 03:56:51 AM
Zombieland! Solid 7.9/10. Good stuff.

Loved the Bill Murray cameo.

I didnt want to throw out any spoilers - but yes that was fantastic! And the first scene with the twinkies had me in stitches.
enjoyed zonbieland aswell, woody harleson is great in it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 31, 2011, 10:21:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 31, 2011, 09:12:42 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 31, 2011, 08:52:56 PM
Watched three films last week, namely Black Swan, Due Date and Peacefire. Black Swan was a load of shite and I recommend that nobody pay any sort of fee to watch it. I dozed off during Due Date but it wasn't that funny from what I saw at the start. Peacefire was a good watch, it's set in Craigavon.
Black Swan is getting quare reviews here.

I thought Black Swan was brilliant. 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 31, 2011, 10:25:14 PM
Tonight my movie was 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry'. Gotta say, I enjoyed this. A funny wee movie. A bit of a non-thinker, which is great for a Monday evening after work. (7/10)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 01, 2011, 08:49:09 AM
Quote from: paco on January 31, 2011, 07:23:07 PM
What's the consensus on "Buried"? Going to download it here now.

I was expecting more from buried, but I suppose there is only so much that can be done with an actor and a coffin. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on February 01, 2011, 11:35:55 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 01, 2011, 08:49:09 AM
Quote from: paco on January 31, 2011, 07:23:07 PM
What's the consensus on "Buried"? Going to download it here now.

I was expecting more from buried, but I suppose there is only so much that can be done with an actor and a coffin.

Likewise, must check IMDB, I'd be interested to find out the budget of the film and how much it made.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 01, 2011, 11:36:46 AM
Quote from: paco on January 31, 2011, 07:23:07 PM
What's the consensus on "Buried"? Going to download it here now.

I think it is great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 01, 2011, 12:50:37 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 01, 2011, 11:36:46 AM
Quote from: paco on January 31, 2011, 07:23:07 PM
What's the consensus on "Buried"? Going to download it here now.

I think it is great.

It was pretty intense at times and I am glad I watched it, but I was expecting something as good as The Vanishing, which it wasn't.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 01, 2011, 12:57:57 PM
I'd hate to watch Buried. It's one of my fears, so I'm sure it would terrify me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 02, 2011, 04:50:01 PM
Saw The Town last night. Thought it was excellent. A bit reminiscent of Heat although that's no bad thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 02, 2011, 05:18:44 PM
The Town is an infinite improvement on Heat. Heat was about an hour too long and genuinely lacked suspense. A very overrated film imho.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on February 07, 2011, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 31, 2011, 10:21:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 31, 2011, 09:12:42 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 31, 2011, 08:52:56 PM
Watched three films last week, namely Black Swan, Due Date and Peacefire. Black Swan was a load of shite and I recommend that nobody pay any sort of fee to watch it. I dozed off during Due Date but it wasn't that funny from what I saw at the start. Peacefire was a good watch, it's set in Craigavon.
Black Swan is getting quare reviews here.

I thought Black Swan was brilliant. 8/10.

Black Swan is excellent 9/10

Freeeeeky film, but I love those type of physiological thrillers
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross matt on February 07, 2011, 11:25:49 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 02, 2011, 05:18:44 PM
The Town is an infinite improvement on Heat. Heat was about an hour too long and genuinely lacked suspense. A very overrated film imho.
You think?
Thought Heat was better myself. Both The Town and Heat were enjoyable but there was a sense of sytle over substance I thought. Shades of The Departed about The Town also in terms of the gangster setting etc.
Like all 3 movies but also thought all 3 were slightly over rated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on February 07, 2011, 11:29:41 AM
Heat definitely overrated, if for no other reason than Pacino chews up half of LA in his performance. Most of Mann's films tend to favour style over substance anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 07, 2011, 01:11:06 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 02, 2011, 05:18:44 PM
The Town is an infinite improvement on Heat. Heat was about an hour too long and genuinely lacked suspense. A very overrated film imho.


Couldn't agree with you more. An element of "the Emperor's New Clothes "attached to Heat solely because of the 1st on screen pairing of Pacino and DeNiro.
Watched it the once, not impressed and never watched it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 07, 2011, 01:21:48 PM
I thought Heat was brilliant, Pacino annoyed the hell out of me in it with his over-acting and shouting but still loved it.  Think The Departed is hugely over-rated though.  The Town was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 07, 2011, 02:29:30 PM
I saw Sanctum 3D over the weekend. It is good enough but a bit over the top in terms of being too intense to enjoy. I will still give it 7 out of 10, ImdB have it at 5.5 out of 10.

You should try watching Sanctum and Black Swan, 2 movies in a row and see how you feel afterwards. The head will be wrecked.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross matt on February 07, 2011, 02:43:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 07, 2011, 01:21:48 PM
I thought Heat was brilliant, Pacino annoyed the hell out of me in it with his over-acting and shouting but still loved it.  Think The Departed is hugely over-rated though.  The Town was very good.

Thought Nicholson did the same in The Departed. Hamming it up big time.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 07, 2011, 05:11:54 PM
Thought the "Rat Scene" was way ott in The Departed. While enjoyable ,TD was only middling to good imo. Too many gaping holes in plot for me.
Shows what I know when both it and Slumdog Millionaire (total dung) swept all before them.

Presently on a foreign language film watching spree

Hidden (French thriller) tonight and Pan's Labyrinth tomorrow (really looking forward to it).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Peter Solan the Great on February 07, 2011, 05:14:28 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 01, 2011, 12:57:57 PM
I'd hate to watch Buried. It's one of my fears, so I'm sure it would terrify me.

(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2009/4/28/128854289899147385.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 07, 2011, 05:21:20 PM
If you are on a foreign movies spree, may I suggest some light relief by watching Man Bites Dog.

A camera crew follows a serial killer/thief around as he exercises his craft. He expounds on art, music..

Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 07, 2011, 05:44:48 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on February 07, 2011, 05:21:20 PM
If you are on a foreign movies spree, may I suggest some light relief by watching Man Bites Dog.

A camera crew follows a serial killer/thief around as he exercises his craft. He expounds on art, music..

Really enjoyed it.

Seen it Denn . Thanks for tip. A Belgian film I believe.

If you like that type of movie try The Magician , an Australian film about a Melbourne hitman. Similiar type story with a great scene in it where they argue about the actors in The Magnificent Seven. Low Budget though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 07, 2011, 07:25:39 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 07, 2011, 01:11:06 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 02, 2011, 05:18:44 PM
The Town is an infinite improvement on Heat. Heat was about an hour too long and genuinely lacked suspense. A very overrated film imho.


Couldn't agree with you more. An element of "the Emperor's New Clothes "attached to Heat solely because of the 1st on screen pairing of Pacino and DeNiro.
Watched it the once, not impressed and never watched it again.

I'll have to disagree. The Town is enjoyable enough but formulaic and cliche ridden. I'd agree with someone mentioned that LA Takedown was better but Heat was brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 07, 2011, 07:27:24 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 07, 2011, 05:11:54 PM
Thought the "Rat Scene" was way ott in The Departed. While enjoyable ,TD was only middling to good imo. Too many gaping holes in plot for me.
Shows what I know when both it and Slumdog Millionaire (total dung) swept all before them.

Presently on a foreign language film watching spree

Hidden (French thriller) tonight and Pan's Labyrinth tomorrow (really looking forward to it).

Both great films, loved Hidden
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2011, 09:41:28 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.

Was this a film about a brother getting revenge over his sisters death/suicide? If it was it was totally disturbing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 07, 2011, 10:50:34 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2011, 09:41:28 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.

Was this a film about a brother getting revenge over his sisters death/suicide? If it was it was totally disturbing.

That's the one. Lady Vengeance is another one from same director, more f*cked up I think. Don Johnson mentioned another one again earlier in the thread
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 07, 2011, 11:18:04 PM
Heat actually really disappointed me twice. The first time, when it came out, then the 2nd time last year when I thought my greater appreciation of the principles might tip the balance. If anything it was worse the 2nd time.

Other disappointments for me:

- Gladiator. Some breathtakingly good parts to it, but the incest thing added an unneeded and drawn out half hour to things.

- Slumdog Millionaire. Felt like a glossy TV movie.

- Magnolia. Critically acclaimed but unwatcheable.

- The Thin Red Line. Perhaps the single moat boring war movie ever made.

- Scarface. Loved the soundtrack, loved the plot. Didn't like the way it played out. Pacino overacting from early in his career.

- Fargo. I tried to like this film, but it just can't hook me.

- Anything with John Wayne in it. Admittedly I've only watched 4 or 5 of these, but there's no draw for me.   

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 07, 2011, 11:49:56 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 07, 2011, 11:18:04 PM
Heat actually really disappointed me twice. The first time, when it came out, then the 2nd time last year when I thought my greater appreciation of the principles might tip the balance. If anything it was worse the 2nd time.

Other disappointments for me:

- Gladiator. Some breathtakingly good parts to it, but the incest thing added an unneeded and drawn out half hour to things.

- Slumdog Millionaire. Felt like a glossy TV movie.

- Magnolia. Critically acclaimed but unwatcheable.

- The Thin Red Line. Perhaps the single moat boring war movie ever made.

- Scarface. Loved the soundtrack, loved the plot. Didn't like the way it played out. Pacino overacting from early in his career.

- Fargo. I tried to like this film, but it just can't hook me.

- Anything with John Wayne in it. Admittedly I've only watched 4 or 5 of these, but there's no draw for me.
Love Mann's stuff - Thief, Manhunter, LA Takedown, Collateral, Heat. Love them all and he makes a nice looking picture. You could frame some of the scenes in Manhunter.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 07, 2011, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 07, 2011, 11:18:04 PM

- The Thin Red Line. Perhaps the single moat boring war movie ever made.
read the book and was really looking forward to the movie, the trailers were great, the cast seemed stellar and it was incredibly tedious.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 08, 2011, 01:54:55 AM
Watched True Grit......average to say the least, expected more from the Coen brothers!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on February 08, 2011, 03:49:15 PM
Quote from: ross matt on February 07, 2011, 02:43:34 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 07, 2011, 01:21:48 PM
I thought Heat was brilliant, Pacino annoyed the hell out of me in it with his over-acting and shouting but still loved it.  Think The Departed is hugely over-rated though.  The Town was very good.

Thought Nicholson did the same in The Departed. Hamming it up big time.

Certainly. Played himself as a parody yet again. And it's very debatable that any film with Matt Damon in it could be called good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 08, 2011, 04:15:39 PM
Went Sport movies mad over the last few weeks,dunno why but just start downloading a load of them and have been watching them over the past few nights.
Hadn't seen any of these before apart from A Gentlemans Game which is a great Golf movie.

Bill Durham
Eight Men Out
A Gentlemans Game
Hoosiers
Varsity Blues
The Natural
All the right moves.

Enjoyed them all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on February 08, 2011, 04:25:10 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

Not that I don't particularly like them, but in every film he's in it's just Matt, no range or depth or anything. Very one-dimensional actor IMHO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 08, 2011, 05:15:37 PM
Personally cannot see anything in Damon as an actor............. brings nothing to a film ever imho. Massive star so he must be doing something right but for the life of me I cannot see it.

As for Hoosiers/Best Shot, if there is a better sports film around I have yet to see it. Watchable over and over again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 05:28:08 PM
Quote from: mouview on February 08, 2011, 04:25:10 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

Not that I don't particularly like them, but in every film he's in it's just Matt, no range or depth or anything. Very one-dimensional actor IMHO.
Is he not playing that part as it is written in each case?

Quote from: The Real Laoislad on February 08, 2011, 04:15:39 PM
Went Sport movies mad over the last few weeks,dunno why but just start downloading a load of them and have been watching them over the past few nights.
Hadn't seen any of these before apart from A Gentlemans Game which is a great Golf movie.

Bill Durham
Eight Men Out
A Gentlemans Game
Hoosiers
Varsity Blues
The Natural
All the right moves.

Enjoyed them all.
Moooo! What a load of bull.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 08, 2011, 05:38:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 05:28:08 PM


Quote from: The Real Laoislad on February 08, 2011, 04:15:39 PM
Went Sport movies mad over the last few weeks,dunno why but just start downloading a load of them and have been watching them over the past few nights.
Hadn't seen any of these before apart from A Gentlemans Game which is a great Golf movie.

Bill Durham
Eight Men Out
A Gentlemans Game
Hoosiers
Varsity Blues
The Natural
All the right moves.

Enjoyed them all.
Moooo! What a load of bull.

Shove it up yer fanny
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on February 08, 2011, 06:01:35 PM
Looking forward to seeing Simon Pegg and Nick Frost latest film Paul

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Paul_poster.jpg)

Enjoyed Hot Fuzz,Shaun of the Dead should be a good laugh.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on February 08, 2011, 07:30:54 PM
Quote from: ross4life on February 08, 2011, 06:01:35 PM
Looking forward to seeing Simon Pegg and Nick Frost latest film Paul

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Paul_poster.jpg)

Enjoyed Hot Fuzz,Shaun of the Dead should be a good laugh.

To be honest i haven't been able to take to these pair. 

They were on the Chris Moyles show this morning and I just didn't find them funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 08:17:01 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on February 08, 2011, 07:30:54 PM
Quote from: ross4life on February 08, 2011, 06:01:35 PM
Looking forward to seeing Simon Pegg and Nick Frost latest film Paul

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Paul_poster.jpg)

Enjoyed Hot Fuzz,Shaun of the Dead should be a good laugh.

To be honest i haven't been able to take to these pair. 

They were on the Chris Moyles show this morning and I just didn't find them funny.
Funnier than Chris Moyles though?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Groucho on February 08, 2011, 08:18:48 PM
Watched The Punisher....7/10  and Street Kings....7/10

passed a few hours
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on February 08, 2011, 08:26:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 08:17:01 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on February 08, 2011, 07:30:54 PM
Quote from: ross4life on February 08, 2011, 06:01:35 PM
Looking forward to seeing Simon Pegg and Nick Frost latest film Paul

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/96/Paul_poster.jpg)

Enjoyed Hot Fuzz,Shaun of the Dead should be a good laugh.

To be honest i haven't been able to take to these pair. 

They were on the Chris Moyles show this morning and I just didn't find them funny.
Funnier than Chris Moyles though?

Bad as each other.

Moyles is a bit shit alright.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 08, 2011, 08:38:06 PM
Does anyone stream movies through their ps3? Any recommended sites? I used to use stagevu to download free films but that window has now shut
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 08, 2011, 09:01:29 PM
Shaun of the Dead is ok but ridiculously over rated. It is just an average movie, zombieland is light years ahead in that genre
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 08, 2011, 09:12:33 PM
Could never beat the original. Lazy Hollywood doing remakes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross matt on February 08, 2011, 09:15:04 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 08, 2011, 09:12:33 PM
Could never beat the original. Lazy Hollywood doing remakes

Indeed Milltown. John Wayne's Oscar winning performance. Must watch it again sometime. Bridges is nominated for an Oscar in the remake though...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 08, 2011, 09:12:33 PM
Could never beat the original. Lazy Hollywood doing remakes
They like to call them "reimaginings" in Hollywood. But have to agree with you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on February 08, 2011, 09:34:41 PM
Shaun of the dead is what it is..tongue in cheek spoof film! didn't see zombieland but i can imagine they tried to better it.

As for the Paul film watching the trailers it looks like a cheap rip off of Roger from American dad but we'll see.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 08, 2011, 10:40:58 PM
Quote from: ross matt on February 08, 2011, 09:15:04 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 08, 2011, 09:12:33 PM
Could never beat the original. Lazy Hollywood doing remakes

Indeed Milltown. John Wayne's Oscar winning performance. Must watch it again sometime. Bridges is nominated for an Oscar in the remake though...

If the movie was a silent movie I'd maybe agree - but his grizzled murmerings are so hard to make out in places - especially in some of the key scenes and dialogue - that its hard to see him picking that oscar up.

Just watched El dorado last weekend - hard to beat a bit of the duke of a Saturday afternoon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 08, 2011, 10:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 08, 2011, 09:12:33 PM
Could never beat the original. Lazy Hollywood doing remakes
They like to call them "reimaginings" in Hollywood. But have to agree with you.

This True Grit is based on the book as opposed to a remake of the original film. You are welcome.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 10:51:55 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 08, 2011, 10:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2011, 09:16:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 08, 2011, 09:12:33 PM
Could never beat the original. Lazy Hollywood doing remakes
They like to call them "reimaginings" in Hollywood. But have to agree with you.

This True Grit is based on the book as opposed to a remake of the original film. You are welcome.
Past your bedtime son.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on February 08, 2011, 11:00:26 PM
 Meryl Streep transformed into Margaret Thatcher in the Iron lady film

(http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/files/2011/02/ThatcherBlog.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 08, 2011, 11:43:25 PM
Quote from: ross4life on February 08, 2011, 11:00:26 PM
Meryl Streep transformed into Margaret Thatcher in the Iron lady film

(http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/files/2011/02/ThatcherBlog.jpg)

Urgh   :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 09, 2011, 08:44:08 AM
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

Stick in The Legend of Bagger Vance and All The Pretty Horses too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on February 09, 2011, 03:35:38 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.

I'd agree with that. Bale is one of the best about at the minute. Did you ever see him in the Machinist? - Scary!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on February 09, 2011, 06:56:33 PM
One worth staying up for tonight, John Carpenter's "The Thing" is on UTV at 2.35 am.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on 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.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on 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? 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 11, 2011, 09:15:50 AM
Anyone seen Skyline or London Boulevard?  Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fluffy Che on February 11, 2011, 11:15:32 AM
Skyline = Whyline..  shite.  Don't waste your time, 3rd rate drivel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 11, 2011, 11:22:58 AM
Das Experiment - well worth a watch!!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250258/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 11, 2011, 05:12:45 PM
The remake with Forest Whitaker is a good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on 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
Title: Re
Post by: stiffler on February 11, 2011, 10:31:26 PM
Anyone seen the mechanic or neds? Any of them worth a watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on 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. :D

There are people starving in the world. How much was spent on this crap?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 12, 2011, 12:54:56 AM
The mechanic isgood enough, you know what you are getting with statham.

7 out of 10.

Neds starts well bit gets a bit strange at times.
7.5 out of10.
I saw True Grit tonight,it was ok. I will watch it again to see if it improves, the build up is ok but the ending is a bit flat 7 out of 10 after first viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 13, 2011, 09:40:59 PM
Watched three films I hadn't seen before this weekend.

1 - Sympathy For Mr Vengeance: Brilliant show, part of the vengeance trilogy mentioned earlier in the thread. The story in this one wasn't as good as Oldboy but it was still good and certainly matched it for gore and violence! Though this film was the first of the three so maybe they got better as they were released. Now to get Sympathy For Lady Vengeance.

2 - Miller's Crossing: I am a big lover of gangster films so I m not sure how this one evaded me for so long, probably because I am not a big fan of the Coens but got round to watching it this afternoon. Thought it was a very slick written film with great performances, especially Gabriel Byrne. Great storyline and would watch again.

3 - Roadhouse: My guilty pleasure of the weekend but I probably enjoyed this one the most. Classic 80s cheese, no thinking required, Swayze at his best. He was in some nick for this and it was a good laugh, what more could you want? It had everything, comedy, violence, romance and one man transforming an entire town by himself. Legend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on February 13, 2011, 09:57:33 PM
Office Space, starting now on Film4+1
Title: Re
Post by: stiffler on February 13, 2011, 10:31:03 PM
Watched a few films recently. Its kind of a funny story with zach galifianakis. Pretty tame affair, with a few chuckles 4/10. The town- cracking show, impressed with afleck in this 8.5/10. Neds- was dissapointed in this one, the ending left me thoroughly underwhelmed 3.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 13, 2011, 11:08:59 PM
I'm thinking of heading to the cinema some night this week, but not sure what to see. Narrowed it down to two:

1:- The Fighter
2:- True Grit

Which would you all recommend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 13, 2011, 11:21:31 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 13, 2011, 11:08:59 PM
I'm thinking of heading to the cinema some night this week, but not sure what to see. Narrowed it down to two:

1:- The Fighter
2:- True Grit

Which would you all recommend.

Black Swan.

I haven't seen either of them tbf.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 14, 2011, 09:33:04 AM
Buried - Boring and stupid.

Catfish - Interesting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 14, 2011, 04:39:51 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 13, 2011, 11:08:59 PM
I'm thinking of heading to the cinema some night this week, but not sure what to see. Narrowed it down to two:

1:- The Fighter
2:- True Grit

Which would you all recommend.

The Fighter is brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 14, 2011, 04:47:21 PM
Right just seen this, i started new threaad deleted now.

Fighter is good.  Bale is amazing in it, worth seeing his performance alone.  I heard he is a method actor and stayed in character the whole time during filming and even lived with the guy he is playing for a few weeks.  Crazy bastardo

My recomendations are:

Mesrine
Tell No One (both french sub tittle, both brilliant)
The town, good
The Prestige brilliant

Seen them all recently
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on February 14, 2011, 04:47:58 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on February 14, 2011, 04:39:51 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 13, 2011, 11:08:59 PM
I'm thinking of heading to the cinema some night this week, but not sure what to see. Narrowed it down to two:

1:- The Fighter
2:- True Grit

Which would you all recommend.

The Fighter is brilliant


The Fighter. Loved it. Bale is fantastic in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 16, 2011, 12:49:10 AM
Sorry, didn't take any of your advice and went to see True Grit instead.

I really enjoyed the film, much more than I was expecting. Jeff Bridges was excellent as usual. Didn't realise Matt Damon was in it though. Didn't put a foot wrong, but I just felt the casting was wrong. Hard to get round my head, him as a cowboy. Hailee Steinfeld was brilliant as Mattie. Very good wee actress in the making, especially considering this was her first movie and it being a major role.

8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 16, 2011, 01:38:45 AM
Matt Damon was much better than Jeff Bridges.


Do not watch the American. What a pahal of shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 16, 2011, 07:39:53 AM
The Fighter is a lot better than true grit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 16, 2011, 10:35:16 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 16, 2011, 01:38:45 AM
Matt Damon was much better than Jeff Bridges.


Do not watch the American. What a pahal of shite.

I thought the American was ok. I would even reccomend it, not brilliant or anything and not rated well on imdb but watchable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 16, 2011, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 13, 2011, 11:21:31 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 13, 2011, 11:08:59 PM
I'm thinking of heading to the cinema some night this week, but not sure what to see. Narrowed it down to two:

1:- The Fighter
2:- True Grit

Which would you all recommend.

Black Swan.

I haven't seen either of them tbf.

Black Swan just doesn't appeal to me at all, I know it's probably very good, but there's nothing I've heard about it that would make me want to see it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 16, 2011, 04:25:10 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?

i didnt like there will be blood at all, thought i would, but just didnt like it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2011, 04:29:34 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 16, 2011, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 13, 2011, 11:21:31 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 13, 2011, 11:08:59 PM
I'm thinking of heading to the cinema some night this week, but not sure what to see. Narrowed it down to two:

1:- The Fighter
2:- True Grit

Which would you all recommend.

Black Swan.

I haven't seen either of them tbf.

Black Swan just doesn't appeal to me at all, I know it's probably very good, but there's nothing I've heard about it that would make me want to see it.


I heard there is a qware bit of female liplocking in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 16, 2011, 04:29:58 PM
Had a bad stomach flu over the weekend there and managed to take in a few films:

The Condemned: Average show but exactly what I needed early on when I had frequent trips to the toilet. Lots of violence, no real dialogue and don't miss anything if you have to leave. 5 out of 10

Over The Top: Fantastic show, loved it in the 80s and still do. Classic Stallone. Classic 80s. 8 out of 10

Law Abiding citizen: Avoided this one for a while and not sure why, turned out to be a decent show with a nice twist and some good performances. 7 out of 10

The Town: Not as good as I suspected but still a great show. Think it was hyped up too much. Nearly wish I hadn't heard about it first and I would have enjoyed it more. 8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 16, 2011, 05:20:14 PM
Cracking war film on tonight at c 1am in morning (grrrrrrr!!!!) called Days of Glory about a platoon of Algerians fighting for the French in WW2. Think on ITV and well worth a watch or skyplussing .

Saw Pan's Labyrinth at weekend. Fairy Tale theme type film, well worth a watch imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 17, 2011, 10:41:21 AM
The Grasser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IredxtwG2ZU). Not to be missed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 17, 2011, 12:01:40 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 16, 2011, 05:20:14 PM
Cracking war film on tonight at c 1am in morning (grrrrrrr!!!!) called Days of Glory about a platoon of Algerians fighting for the French in WW2. Think on ITV and well worth a watch or skyplussing .

Saw Pan's Labyrinth at weekend. Fairy Tale theme type film, well worth a watch imo.
DAYS OF GLORY IS A GREAT SHOW
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross matt on February 17, 2011, 02:45:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?

I experienced the same with "there will be blood". Love Day Lewis and he was brilliant in it but chewed up everyone else in the movie. I didnt think it was much of  a story and wouldnt watch it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on February 18, 2011, 12:41:02 AM
Quote from: ross matt on February 17, 2011, 02:45:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?

I experienced the same with "there will be blood". Love Day Lewis and he was brilliant in it but chewed up everyone else in the movie. I didnt think it was much of  a story and wouldnt watch it again.
Funny, I did watch it again over christmas and thought it was much better second time around.  It's definitely worth watching imo, not as good as No Country for Old Men, its big oscar rival that year but a good show all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 18, 2011, 07:53:47 AM
There is a'so a masturbation scene gone wromg that makes the movie interesting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on February 18, 2011, 09:59:43 AM
watched the fighter last night. Best show i have seen in a while. Would reccommend it for Bale alone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 18, 2011, 10:21:31 AM
Watched National Lampoon's Vacation there at weekend. Not seen it for a while........... cracking film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 18, 2011, 10:45:26 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 18, 2011, 12:41:02 AM
Quote from: ross matt on February 17, 2011, 02:45:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?

I experienced the same with "there will be blood". Love Day Lewis and he was brilliant in it but chewed up everyone else in the movie. I didnt think it was much of  a story and wouldnt watch it again.
Funny, I did watch it again over christmas and thought it was much better second time around.  It's definitely worth watching imo, not as good as No Country for Old Men, its big oscar rival that year but a good show all the same.

The second viewing was worse for me, couldn't sit through it all.

First time I saw it, Daniel Day Lewis was brilliant, but the story dragged on a lot and didnt really go anywhere.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 18, 2011, 11:20:47 AM
I gave up on it after an hour or so.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 18, 2011, 11:30:39 AM
On There Will Be Blood, I remember watching it in the last year or so, was very impressed with Day Lewis as usual - although thats nothing out of the ordinary there - but I was very let down by the movie as a whole... nothing bloody happens in it and then it just ends...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross matt on February 18, 2011, 11:47:23 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 18, 2011, 12:41:02 AM
Quote from: ross matt on February 17, 2011, 02:45:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?

I experienced the same with "there will be blood". Love Day Lewis and he was brilliant in it but chewed up everyone else in the movie. I didnt think it was much of  a story and wouldnt watch it again.
Funny, I did watch it again over christmas and thought it was much better second time around.  It's definitely worth watching imo, not as good as No Country for Old Men, its big oscar rival that year but a good show all the same.

To be honest Bogball I also found "No country for old men" a bit of a drag also. Good dark movie but nowhere near deserving the critical hype it received in my opinion. However I think Im in the minority in this one because most people I know that watched it loved it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Galwaybhoy on February 18, 2011, 02:58:47 PM
Quote from: ross matt on February 18, 2011, 11:47:23 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 18, 2011, 12:41:02 AM
Quote from: ross matt on February 17, 2011, 02:45:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?

I experienced the same with "there will be blood". Love Day Lewis and he was brilliant in it but chewed up everyone else in the movie. I didnt think it was much of  a story and wouldnt watch it again.
Funny, I did watch it again over christmas and thought it was much better second time around.  It's definitely worth watching imo, not as good as No Country for Old Men, its big oscar rival that year but a good show all the same.

To be honest Bogball I also found "No country for old men" a bit of a drag also. Good dark movie but nowhere near deserving the critical hype it received in my opinion. However I think Im in the minority in this one because most people I know that watched it loved it.

Some of my friends felt the same about No Country For Old Men but I loved it.  One of my top five favourite films.  As for There will be blood, yes its good but I also thought it was overated.

Watched Fighter the other night.  Brilliant film.  One of Bales best films in a long long time.  As a massive Terminator fan I'd nearly forgive him for signing his name to that muck Terminator Salvation after watching his performance in this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 18, 2011, 05:09:23 PM
Watched the first half of "The Machinist" with Christian Bale last night. It's quite hard to look at how much he changed his body for this movie. Almost grotesque to look at him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 18, 2011, 05:33:58 PM
Toy Story 3 - Brilliant.

The Fighter - Fairly good.

Devil - Woeful.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2011, 06:10:35 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 18, 2011, 10:21:31 AM
Watched National Lampoon's Vacation there at weekend. Not seen it for a while........... cracking film.
Christie Brinkley. Babe.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 18, 2011, 06:30:02 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on February 18, 2011, 02:58:47 PM
Quote from: ross matt on February 18, 2011, 11:47:23 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on February 18, 2011, 12:41:02 AM
Quote from: ross matt on February 17, 2011, 02:45:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on February 16, 2011, 03:51:57 PM
Black swan looks like a film made for the Oscars, were all the acting and hidden meanings are brilliant but its just not enjoyable, were your an intellect if you say "that was a great film".  I remember watching the daniel day lewis film  "There wiil be blood".  Jaysus the actin was great but afterwards I was askin why the heck i watched it, it was ok at best enjoyment wise.  Did anyone here think that it was a great show?

I experienced the same with "there will be blood". Love Day Lewis and he was brilliant in it but chewed up everyone else in the movie. I didnt think it was much of  a story and wouldnt watch it again.
Funny, I did watch it again over christmas and thought it was much better second time around.  It's definitely worth watching imo, not as good as No Country for Old Men, its big oscar rival that year but a good show all the same.

To be honest Bogball I also found "No country for old men" a bit of a drag also. Good dark movie but nowhere near deserving the critical hype it received in my opinion. However I think Im in the minority in this one because most people I know that watched it loved it.

Some of my friends felt the same about No Country For Old Men but I loved it.  One of my top five favourite films.  As for There will be blood, yes its good but I also thought it was overated.

Watched Fighter the other night.  Brilliant film.  One of Bales best films in a long long time.  As a massive Terminator fan I'd nearly forgive him for signing his name to that muck Terminator Salvation after watching his performance in this.
I much prefer there will be blood. No country for old men is alright but just tails off at the last half hour. I don't understand the hype around it at all. Same for any Tarantino film i've ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 18, 2011, 07:03:07 PM
Finally got around to seeing The Social Network. Must say thought it was a great show as they say around here. Fantastic screenplay from Aaron Sorkin and some great performances. Even from Justin Trousersnake.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 18, 2011, 10:33:33 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on February 18, 2011, 07:03:07 PM
Finally got around to seeing The Social Network. Must say thought it was a great show as they say around here. Fantastic screenplay from Aaron Sorkin and some great performances. Even from Justin Trousersnake.
:D Whats that about alright? :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 18, 2011, 10:34:33 PM
Went to see The Fighter tonight, really enjoyed it. Thought Bale gave a knockout performance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:00:36 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 18, 2011, 10:34:33 PM
Went to see The Fighter tonight, really enjoyed it. Thought Bale gave a knockout performance.

Disappointed Minder  ::) ::)

About to sky plus Timecrimes on Film 4, worth my while?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:09:39 AM
Finally got to watch Inception. Don't get the fuss. After an hour it became predictable and I couldn't give a damn.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:10:51 AM
Enjoyable romp tho, What movie can we not predict now days??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 19, 2011, 12:12:53 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:10:51 AM
Enjoyable romp tho, What movie can we not predict now days??
Memento
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:16:43 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 19, 2011, 12:12:53 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:10:51 AM
Enjoyable romp tho, What movie can we not predict now days??
Memento

World's Greatest Dad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 19, 2011, 12:17:35 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:16:43 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 19, 2011, 12:12:53 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:10:51 AM
Enjoyable romp tho, What movie can we not predict now days??
Memento

World's Greatest Dad.
Funniest movie i've seen in ages.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:19:33 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 19, 2011, 12:12:53 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:10:51 AM
Enjoyable romp tho, What movie can we not predict now days??
Memento

Asked for that, and any film regarding Alzheimer's
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 19, 2011, 12:23:14 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:09:39 AM
Finally got to watch Inception. Don't get the fuss. After an hour it became predictable and I couldn't give a damn.

Thank God for that. Anytime I said the same to my friend, I was put down and told I didn't understand the complexities of the film. It was just popcorn made to look smart.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:29:31 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 19, 2011, 12:23:14 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:09:39 AM
Finally got to watch Inception. Don't get the fuss. After an hour it became predictable and I couldn't give a damn.

Thank God for that. Anytime I said the same to my friend, I was put down and told I didn't understand the complexities of the film. It was just popcorn made to look smart.

Couldn't agree more. Had heard so much about this being a thinking film. Balls to that. Just a mind fcuk for 20 mins at the start and then it's a bit Disney.

Ballinaman - World's Greatest Dad is a hidden gem. Watched it twice in 2 weeks and Robin Williams' performance gets better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on February 19, 2011, 12:47:08 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 19, 2011, 12:12:53 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 19, 2011, 12:10:51 AM
Enjoyable romp tho, What movie can we not predict now days??
Memento

Yep Memento a good example others would be Se7en,Mulholland Dr & Identity
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bigfrank on February 19, 2011, 02:00:35 AM
Seen the fighter 2nite in the cinema....and i have to say i loved it...thought it was great film and would recommend it...maybe not to a woman tho :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross matt on February 19, 2011, 10:40:37 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:29:31 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 19, 2011, 12:23:14 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 19, 2011, 12:09:39 AM
Finally got to watch Inception. Don't get the fuss. After an hour it became predictable and I couldn't give a damn.

Thank God for that. Anytime I said the same to my friend, I was put down and told I didn't understand the complexities of the film. It was just popcorn made to look smart.

Couldn't agree more. Had heard so much about this being a thinking film. Balls to that. Just a mind fcuk for 20 mins at the start and then it's a bit Disney.

Ballinaman - World's Greatest Dad is a hidden gem. Watched it twice in 2 weeks and Robin Williams' performance gets better.

Only seen it recently. Must have missed the hype (if there was any when it was in the cinema). Very intelligent movie. Williams was class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 20, 2011, 07:22:59 PM
Today I have been sick so I have watched True Grit then The Town.

True Grit was ok, I think my expectations were too high for it. Still ok, about a 6.5. I had heard The Town was a Heat Mk 2 so I couldn't stop thinking about that the whole time I watched it. But was stil enjoyable enough and kept me excited until the end.

For anyone who hasn't had the pleasure of it yet, BBC2 10pm The Prestige is on. I shall be watching for about the twentieth time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bigfrank on February 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM
never heard of the prestige don....went to the info section there on tv guide tho and seems like something i might like...might just give it a few hours later
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 20, 2011, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on February 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM
never heard of the prestige don....went to the info section there on tv guide tho and seems like something i might like...might just give it a few hours later

Chris Nolan directed it. For a film starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine it sort of went under the radar for a while. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on February 21, 2011, 03:21:26 PM
Watched a few films recently:

The Town - Good enough show 7/10
Takers - Similar kind of storyline but not as good 5/10 (actually nodded of for about 20mins woke up and hadn't lost the plot)
Social Network - was really looking forward to this show due to the hype but even though it was good enough it wasn't as good as they are making out. 6.5/10

But by far THE best show I have seen in a long time is CATFISH I would reccommend it to everyone. 10/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Banana Man on February 21, 2011, 03:52:05 PM
seen the fighter the other night, very good show, would recommend it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 21, 2011, 03:58:18 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on February 21, 2011, 03:21:26 PM
Watched a few films recently:

The Town - Good enough show 7/10
Takers - Similar kind of storyline but not as good 5/10 (actually nodded of for about 20mins woke up and hadn't lost the plot)
Social Network - was really looking forward to this show due to the hype but even though it was good enough it wasn't as good as they are making out. 6.5/10

But by far THE best show I have seen in a long time is CATFISH I would reccommend it to everyone. 10/10

Takers was dung, and I agree with you on The Social Network too.  Weirdly directed film in my opinion, too much jumping from present to past in the first half hour without clearly indicating, and the twins just disappeared.  There was alot of focus on them and that was it, suddenly their involvement just stopped, weird.

Bought an old favourite of mine at the weekend, haven't seen it in years either - Pet Semetary.  Freaky as hell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 21, 2011, 04:10:53 PM
Of Gods and Men (Des hommes et des dieux)

Excellent account of the Trappist Monks in Algeria who were told to leave the country but refused to do so. Beauitful film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2011, 04:31:06 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 21, 2011, 03:58:18 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on February 21, 2011, 03:21:26 PM
Watched a few films recently:

The Town - Good enough show 7/10
Takers - Similar kind of storyline but not as good 5/10 (actually nodded of for about 20mins woke up and hadn't lost the plot)
Social Network - was really looking forward to this show due to the hype but even though it was good enough it wasn't as good as they are making out. 6.5/10

But by far THE best show I have seen in a long time is CATFISH I would reccommend it to everyone. 10/10

Takers was dung, and I agree with you on The Social Network too.  Weirdly directed film in my opinion, too much jumping from present to past in the first half hour without clearly indicating, and the twins just disappeared.  There was alot of focus on them and that was it, suddenly their involvement just stopped, weird.

Bought an old favourite of mine at the weekend, haven't seen it in years either - Pet Semetary.  Freaky as hell.
You just didn't understand it. At least admit that fact.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bloodybreakball on February 21, 2011, 04:46:05 PM
would have to agree with you lads that i preferred no country to there will be blood, theres a great atmosphere in both films but the storyline in there will be blood is poor enough and the ending is a bit unsatisfactory i thought. Although at the time those films were released bradd pitt and casey affleck's Assination Of Jesse James was also out have to say i probably enjoyed it more than the other two, fantastic cinematography. thought that the three films were sort of along the same lines being about the wild west
seen a fantastic film at the weekend, had it saved on the sky+ from the father ted special over the new year on channel 4: The Heartbreak Kid, very funny, the lead actor reminded me of Larry David which is never a bad thing, and its a great madcap story and cybill shepherd is absolutrely lethal looking in it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 21, 2011, 05:38:26 PM
Personally think that DDL spoilt both Gangs of New York and There Will be Blood by overegging the acting in both. Massively disappointed by both films.

Watched ending of Glory after the Dublin games. Some film........... absolutely class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 21, 2011, 06:53:34 PM
Interesting programme on BBC4 tonight.  Looks liked a good introduction to the book of film.

22:00 To Kill a Mockingbird at 50 (R) (T) Andrew Smith marks the 50th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. He heads for Monroeville in Alabama to investigate the inspiration behind author Harper Lee's southern Gothic tale, and to discover how much has changed in the half-century since the book was first published.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on February 21, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Watched Dinner @ the Schmucks recently.

One of the worst films i have ever seen.

Avoid at all costs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 21, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on February 21, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Watched Dinner @ the Schmucks recently.

One of the worst films i have ever seen.

Avoid at all costs.

Not seen it, but watch "le diner de cons" (?) the french original, is very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2011, 08:59:49 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 21, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on February 21, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Watched Dinner @ the Schmucks recently.

One of the worst films i have ever seen.

Avoid at all costs.

Not seen it, but watch "le diner de cons" (?) the french original, is very good.
If there was a good film in English would you watch it or prefer to seek it out in Swahili?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 21, 2011, 10:35:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2011, 08:59:49 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 21, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on February 21, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Watched Dinner @ the Schmucks recently.

One of the worst films i have ever seen.

Avoid at all costs.

Not seen it, but watch "le diner de cons" (?) the french original, is very good.
If there was a good film in English would you watch it or prefer to seek it out in Swahili?

Funny. I'm fairly open minded Tony, will watch most languages - I guess it comes from studying languages (and actually immersing myself in the culture as opposed to typical farting about on Erasmus) and living abroad / living with foreigners.

Incidentally, at the weekend just bought Life is Beautiful (Italian) - never seen before, really enjoyed it - and Katyn (Polish).

My current English language films to watch are Valkyrie (have heard is a bit crap), Two Lovers (meant to be good) and Lord of War (heard mixed things about it), in addition to trying to get to see Black Swam, The Fighter and True Grit (don't really see the better half bee enthusiastic about any of these though...)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on February 21, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 20, 2011, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on February 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM
never heard of the prestige don....went to the info section there on tv guide tho and seems like something i might like...might just give it a few hours later

Chris Nolan directed it. For a film starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine it sort of went under the radar for a while. Highly recommended.
Watched this last night. Very good although hard enough to follow. Just 1 thing did Hugh Jackman's clone survive at the end?

Better film than Inception imo. Illusionist which was out around the same time is also a good watch.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2011, 10:48:23 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 21, 2011, 10:35:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2011, 08:59:49 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 21, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on February 21, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Watched Dinner @ the Schmucks recently.

One of the worst films i have ever seen.

Avoid at all costs.

Not seen it, but watch "le diner de cons" (?) the french original, is very good.
If there was a good film in English would you watch it or prefer to seek it out in Swahili?

Funny. I'm fairly open minded Tony, will watch most languages - I guess it comes from studying languages (and actually immersing myself in the culture as opposed to typical farting about on Erasmus) and living abroad / living with foreigners.

Incidentally, at the weekend just bought Life is Beautiful (Italian) - never seen before, really enjoyed it - and Katyn (Polish).

My current English language films to watch are Valkyrie (have heard is a bit crap), Two Lovers (meant to be good) and Lord of War (heard mixed things about it), in addition to trying to get to see Black Swam, The Fighter and True Grit (don't really see the better half bee enthusiastic about any of these though...)
Do you own a cravat?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 21, 2011, 11:19:42 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on February 21, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 20, 2011, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on February 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM
never heard of the prestige don....went to the info section there on tv guide tho and seems like something i might like...might just give it a few hours later

Chris Nolan directed it. For a film starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine it sort of went under the radar for a while. Highly recommended.
Watched this last night. Very good although hard enough to follow. Just 1 thing did Hugh Jackman's clone survive at the end?

Better film than Inception imo. Illusionist which was out around the same time is also a good watch.

Enjoyed it too but would like to see it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 21, 2011, 11:29:34 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 21, 2011, 11:19:42 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on February 21, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 20, 2011, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on February 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM
never heard of the prestige don....went to the info section there on tv guide tho and seems like something i might like...might just give it a few hours later

Chris Nolan directed it. For a film starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine it sort of went under the radar for a while. Highly recommended.
Watched this last night. Very good although hard enough to follow. Just 1 thing did Hugh Jackman's clone survive at the end?

Better film than Inception imo. Illusionist which was out around the same time is also a good watch.

Enjoyed it too but would like to see it again.

Yeah it is a lot better the second viewing. Everything falls into place and you see a lot of things you missed the first time around.

Orangemac - no, Bale shot him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2011, 11:59:06 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 21, 2011, 11:29:34 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 21, 2011, 11:19:42 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on February 21, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 20, 2011, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on February 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM
never heard of the prestige don....went to the info section there on tv guide tho and seems like something i might like...might just give it a few hours later

Chris Nolan directed it. For a film starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine it sort of went under the radar for a while. Highly recommended.
Watched this last night. Very good although hard enough to follow. Just 1 thing did Hugh Jackman's clone survive at the end?

Better film than Inception imo. Illusionist which was out around the same time is also a good watch.

Enjoyed it too but would like to see it again.

Yeah it is a lot better the second viewing. Everything falls into place and you see a lot of things you missed the first time around.

Orangemac - no, Bale shot him.
Erm spoiler alert?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 22, 2011, 12:35:41 AM
Full metal jacket just startedn utv.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 22, 2011, 02:31:38 AM
25 years old and it still packs quite a punch. I must have seen it about a dozen times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on February 22, 2011, 08:49:31 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2011, 11:59:06 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 21, 2011, 11:29:34 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 21, 2011, 11:19:42 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on February 21, 2011, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on February 20, 2011, 08:33:29 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on February 20, 2011, 08:22:08 PM
never heard of the prestige don....went to the info section there on tv guide tho and seems like something i might like...might just give it a few hours later

Chris Nolan directed it. For a film starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine it sort of went under the radar for a while. Highly recommended.
Watched this last night. Very good although hard enough to follow. Just 1 thing did Hugh Jackman's clone survive at the end?

Better film than Inception imo. Illusionist which was out around the same time is also a good watch.

Enjoyed it too but would like to see it again.

Yeah it is a lot better the second viewing. Everything falls into place and you see a lot of things you missed the first time around.

Orangemac - no, Bale shot him.
Erm spoiler alert?

Yup.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on February 22, 2011, 09:44:58 AM
I watched Paradise Lost last night on Film 4.

Good film with something for everyone. Might put some people off travelling to South America, but then again, that sort of thing could happen anywhere.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on February 22, 2011, 11:16:21 AM
started watching Valkerie on Saturday night, what a total load of shite turned it off.

Then watched Inglorious Basterds, some show, would highly reccommend it, bit gruesome but thoroughgly enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on February 22, 2011, 11:29:37 AM
Quote from: Up The Middle on February 22, 2011, 11:16:21 AM
started watching Valkerie on Saturday night, what a total load of shite turned it off.

Then watched Inglorious Basterds, some show, would highly reccommend it, bit gruesome but thoroughgly enjoyable.

I thought Valkarie was brilliant.
Didn't like inglorious at all.

Different strokes for different folks i guess....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 22, 2011, 02:25:52 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 21, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on February 21, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Watched Dinner @ the Schmucks recently.

One of the worst films i have ever seen.

Avoid at all costs.

Not seen it, but watch "le diner de cons" (?) the french original, is very good.

That's a classic comedy - not to be missed. It's available with subtitles- I have it on VHS. I didn't realise there was a Hollywood version.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on February 23, 2011, 05:56:07 PM
Watched The Prestige last night... Have to say it is one of the best movies I've watched in a hell of a long time...  Superb casting and acting, brilliant script and plot and enough twists at the end to leave manys the head scratching...

The jumping back and forth took a tiny bit of getting used to at the start but added to the overall quality and direction of the movie.

Only question is, for a man who might watch 7 or 8 movies a week - how in the name of jaysus did this one slip by me for as long?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on February 23, 2011, 11:38:00 PM
Watched Ali G Indahouse again the other night. For pure simple laughs, you couldn't beat it. Very very funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 23, 2011, 11:50:43 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on February 23, 2011, 05:56:07 PM
Watched The Prestige last night... Have to say it is one of the best movies I've watched in a hell of a long time...  Superb casting and acting, brilliant script and plot and enough twists at the end to leave manys the head scratching...

The jumping back and forth took a tiny bit of getting used to at the start but added to the overall quality and direction of the movie.

Only question is, for a man who might watch 7 or 8 movies a week - how in the name of jaysus did this one slip by me for as long?

Fantastic  film , saw it in the cinema when it came out, am  just after watching what is one of my all time favourites on Film4 - The untouchables , great script, acting and soundtrack
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on February 25, 2011, 11:42:12 AM
whats the best horror film IYO
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 25, 2011, 11:47:58 AM
The Shining
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Post by: paco on February 25, 2011, 12:37:02 PM
Mines would probably be The Thing. Another I liked which was different from most I've seen was The Exorcism of Emily Rose, I liked the way it went between the courtroom setting and the re-telling of the story and still managed to be (IMO) very scary.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 25, 2011, 12:51:30 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on February 25, 2011, 11:42:12 AM
whats the best horror film IYO

For me

Wicker Man
American Werewolf in London
Carrie

As a kid, Salem's Lot scared the wits out of me............ especially the Window scene. Not sure how a reviewing of it would pan out.
For the life of me I cannot find these recent Japanese "chillers" scary.

Also worth a look

Dog Soldiers
The Others
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 25, 2011, 01:24:06 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on February 23, 2011, 05:56:07 PM
Watched The Prestige last night... Have to say it is one of the best movies I've watched in a hell of a long time...  Superb casting and acting, brilliant script and plot and enough twists at the end to leave manys the head scratching...

The jumping back and forth took a tiny bit of getting used to at the start but added to the overall quality and direction of the movie.

Only question is, for a man who might watch 7 or 8 movies a week - how in the name of jaysus did this one slip by me for as long?
I find the prestige a film thats even better the second time round as you can grasp it better, but you loss the surprise of the twists.  Great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on February 25, 2011, 01:26:27 PM
I like that list Canalman, especially Wicker Man (the one with Edward Woodward). Another one I thought was good too was Race with the Devil with Peter Fonda, think it was made in the 70's.

Salem's Lot was brilliant and I remember being freaked out by that scene of the young boy at the window. Another film I found totally disturbing was The Exorcist. I watched it once and vowed never again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on February 25, 2011, 01:27:56 PM
Pitch black would be one of my favourite horrors but not while scary.  Vin Deisels big break before he made an arse of himself.

The Omen scared the shit out of me when i was youngster.  Remember watchin it and then asking my da something and he was sleepin!  Crapped them and turned the channel over!
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Post by: Olly on February 25, 2011, 06:12:50 PM
The scariest film I ever saw was Titanic. You had a vague notion that the boat was going to sink but weren't sure if Hollywood would make it be saved by Di Caprio or not. In the end it was sunk but Di Caprio's face was one of the greatest moments in horror as he sunk himself. You were half awaiting for him to come up again and kill Winslet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 25, 2011, 06:22:12 PM
Event Horizon scared the shite outta me one night (long time ago) I watched it very hung over.  Still gives me the willies, it's having a run on Sky Movies at present.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 26, 2011, 03:30:49 PM
The Hitcher with Rutger Hauer.  Tense. Always look at your chips before you eat.

Just finished watching Mr Deeds goes to Town.  When did incidental music start being used in films?  Long periods of just silence. Is the music there to distract you from the crap acting?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 26, 2011, 04:52:51 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 25, 2011, 12:51:30 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on February 25, 2011, 11:42:12 AM
whats the best horror film IYO

For me

Wicker Man
American Werewolf in London
Carrie

As a kid, Salem's Lot scared the wits out of me............ especially the Window scene. Not sure how a reviewing of it would pan out.
For the life of me I cannot find these recent Japanese "chillers" scary.

Also worth a look

Dog Soldiers
The Others
Watched Salems lot on my own when I was probably 11/12 years old, definitely not a good idea, will never ever forget the window scene
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on February 26, 2011, 09:22:00 PM
Happy Gilmore (not the TD) on Sky 1 at the minute.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 26, 2011, 10:53:23 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 25, 2011, 06:22:12 PM
Event Horizon scared the shite outta me one night (long time ago) I watched it very hung over.  Still gives me the willies, it's having a run on Sky Movies at present.

Seriously? I thought it was stupid, when I saw it in the cinema.

Saw Zombieland tonight. Excellent film, very funny. Woody was fantastic and there was a brilliant cameo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on February 26, 2011, 11:13:29 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 26, 2011, 10:53:23 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 25, 2011, 06:22:12 PM
Event Horizon scared the shite outta me one night (long time ago) I watched it very hung over.  Still gives me the willies, it's having a run on Sky Movies at present.

Seriously? I thought it was stupid, when I saw it in the cinema.

Saw Zombieland tonight. Excellent film, very funny. Woody was fantastic and there was a brilliant cameo.

it was a great cameo!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on March 02, 2011, 12:51:50 PM
Would have to agree on the Event horizon one, scared the dung out of me-but in a class way. What lies beneath was also quite scary.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 02, 2011, 12:59:59 PM
Saw a couple of more films over the weekend.

Scott Pilgrim v The World - Not often I'd do this, but I turned it off half way. It was the biggest pile of nonsense I've had the misfortunate to watch in a long time. Disappointing, as I've heard nothing but good stuff about this and was really looking forward to it. I guess I've taken that step into the 'next generation' and no longer find films targeted at the youth market all that appealing anymore.

Black Dynamite - Ended up watching this after Scott Pilgrim. A very funny film. It's a spoof of blaxploitation from the 70s. I'd highly recommend it to anyone, who isn't easily offended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on March 02, 2011, 01:35:08 PM
* googles blaxploitation *






* feels stupid having not spotted the blax/blacks thing *
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on March 02, 2011, 02:02:21 PM
Went to see Yogi Bear at the weekend. The wee lad loved it.
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Post by: mc_grens on March 02, 2011, 04:39:50 PM
I know I'm running late, but I saw True Grit last night. Thought it blew Wayne's version out of the water, and as always Bridges was fantastic.
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Post by: Agnes Dipesto on March 03, 2011, 09:31:09 PM
For any DiCaprio fans, The Basketball Diaries is on TCM tonight at 10.55pm. Very good film and he is excellent in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on March 03, 2011, 10:03:15 PM
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on February 25, 2011, 01:26:27 PM
I like that list Canalman, especially Wicker Man (the one with Edward Woodward). Another one I thought was good too was Race with the Devil with Peter Fonda, think it was made in the 70's.

Salem's Lot was brilliant and I remember being freaked out by that scene of the young boy at the window. Another film I found totally disturbing was The Exorcist. I watched it once and vowed never again.

Wicker Man and Race with the Devil 2 great shows. Something scary about everyone in the village being after you. Bit like Deliverance which is unsettling also.

1970s films seemed scarier for some reason also.

Unfortunately The Exorcist never had any effect on me as I saw Repossesed with Leslie Nielsen first so every scene had the piss taken out of it first.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 03, 2011, 10:03:40 PM
I can't stand DiCaprio, sorry.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2011, 10:09:13 PM
DiCaprio may have done some daft blockbusters but i have found him to be a very good actor. IMO
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 04, 2011, 09:03:21 AM
Quote from: Agnes Dipesto on March 03, 2011, 09:31:09 PM
For any DiCaprio fans, The Basketball Diaries is on TCM tonight at 10.55pm. Very good film and he is excellent in it.

I like DiCaprio, but only saw this film about 2 years ago.  Seriously over-rated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 05, 2011, 03:19:31 PM
For those with Children and those without, Kung Ku Panda at 6.30 today on RTE1.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 05, 2011, 03:45:58 PM
Will sky plus that Denn, for the kids of course ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on March 05, 2011, 07:58:41 PM
Came across a film on IMDB called The Human Centipede: First Sequence a while back, it was on that SyFy channel last night and I decided to watch it. Anyone else ever seen it? I really don't know how these sort of films make it past the suggestion box! Maybe it's easier to make it in Hollywood than I thought.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2011, 09:00:05 AM
Watched The Other Guys last night. It's a bit off the wall in a Peter Sellers/Pink Panther way but very enjoyable. Solid 8.5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2011, 10:03:01 AM
Watched a Spanish film i Sky plus'ed. Timecrimes, not bad and had a different take on the hazards of time travel. 7.5
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 06, 2011, 06:15:51 PM
People don't get the other guys because it is not the usual laugh a minute will ferell type movie, but it is just as good as his other movies with an odd couple theme.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 06, 2011, 06:23:58 PM
Saw The Other Guys a few weeks ago...  not outstanding but good solid funny movie - and Eva Mendes is unreal...

Watched Due Date last night thought it was awful, two or three genuine funny moments in it and that was it.  Yer man Zach whatisname from the Hangover just played his character from that movie and was annoying towards the end. Predictable and boring towards the end and just wanted it to be over so I could watch a rerun of Family Guy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 06, 2011, 06:41:47 PM
Watched The Town last night and was pleasantly surprised it's very good. Joint written, Directed and acted by Affleck? Fair play to the man he was annoying fr
a long time but he's pulled this out of the bag!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 06, 2011, 06:42:28 PM
I thought The Other Guys was moronic, didn't like. I did however enjoy Due Date, though it wasn't as good The Hangover.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 06, 2011, 06:54:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 06, 2011, 06:41:47 PM
Watched The Town last night and was pleasantly surprised it's very good. Joint written, Directed and acted by Affleck? Fair play to the man he was annoying fr
a long time but he's pulled this out of the bag!

Aye think it's his second movie behind the lens.  His first Gone Baby Gone was excellent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 06, 2011, 08:45:42 PM
I'll have to watch this tonight on E4.  Never seen this.  Have I missed much?


22:00 Porky's (T) (1982, Comedy) Four raucous high school students who are desperate to lose their virginity decide to visit the redneck owner of a strip bar in the hope that he can help. However, he makes off with their money and dumps the teenagers in a swamp, leading them to hatch an elaborate revenge plot. Sex comedy, starring Kim Cattrall, Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier and Wyatt Knight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on March 06, 2011, 09:34:22 PM
On kids movies, saw How To Train Your Dragon yesterday on DVD.

Very good show. Doesn't try hard to be smart like some kids movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 07, 2011, 12:42:34 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 06, 2011, 06:23:58 PM
Saw The Other Guys a few weeks ago...  not outstanding but good solid funny movie - and Eva Mendes is unreal...

Watched Due Date last night thought it was awful, two or three genuine funny moments in it and that was it.  Yer man Zach whatisname from the Hangover just played his character from that movie and was annoying towards the end. Predictable and boring towards the end and just wanted it to be over so I could watch a rerun of Family Guy
She counts for some of my 8.5. She looked unreal in the scene where she is introduced to Terry (Wahlberg).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 07, 2011, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: paco on March 05, 2011, 07:58:41 PM
Came across a film on IMDB called The Human Centipede: First Sequence a while back, it was on that SyFy channel last night and I decided to watch it. Anyone else ever seen it? I really don't know how these sort of films make it past the suggestion box! Maybe it's easier to make it in Hollywood than I thought.

The freakiest film I have ever seen, pure dung and the writer of this one needs his head looked at.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 07, 2011, 11:02:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 07, 2011, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: paco on March 05, 2011, 07:58:41 PM
Came across a film on IMDB called The Human Centipede: First Sequence a while back, it was on that SyFy channel last night and I decided to watch it. Anyone else ever seen it? I really don't know how these sort of films make it past the suggestion box! Maybe it's easier to make it in Hollywood than I thought.

The freakiest film I have ever seen, pure dung and the writer of this one needs his head looked at.

They're making a sequel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 07, 2011, 11:19:42 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 07, 2011, 11:02:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 07, 2011, 09:08:48 AM
Quote from: paco on March 05, 2011, 07:58:41 PM
Came across a film on IMDB called The Human Centipede: First Sequence a while back, it was on that SyFy channel last night and I decided to watch it. Anyone else ever seen it? I really don't know how these sort of films make it past the suggestion box! Maybe it's easier to make it in Hollywood than I thought.

The freakiest film I have ever seen, pure dung and the writer of this one needs his head looked at.

They're making a sequel.

One of the boys from the  football team was going on about watching this the other day... thought he was making it up when he was explaining the plot.... How in the name of jaysus do you come up with a plot like that?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 07, 2011, 11:43:12 AM
I just saw what the human centipede was about. Jebus, why did you sit then to watch that and then come on here and tell us how rubbish it was. Did you not know from the start what it was about.

Another messed up one I saw one time was Ichi the Killer. Not for the faint hearted either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 07, 2011, 12:25:44 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 07, 2011, 11:43:12 AM
I just saw what the human centipede was about. Jebus, why did you sit then to watch that and then come on here and tell us how rubbish it was. Did you not know from the start what it was about.

Exactly. Once I heard what it was about, I knew not to watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 07, 2011, 12:35:50 PM
Christ I thought The Other Guys was awful dung and I turned it off after a while.
Actually whats with all these posts about saying I couldn't wait for the film to finish as I thought it was bad etc..
Why don't you just turn it off or get up and leave the cinema or wherever? Why stay watching it..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 07, 2011, 03:38:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 07, 2011, 12:35:50 PM
Christ I thought The Other Guys was awful dung and I turned it off after a while.
Actually whats with all these posts about saying I couldn't wait for the film to finish as I thought it was bad etc..
Why don't you just turn it off or get up and leave the cinema or wherever? Why stay watching it..

Well sometimes you have no choice but to sit and watch it through... If the movie wasn't your choice, to criticise the movie could be, and usually is, seen as criticising the person that picked it.... And its just not worth the hassle!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 07, 2011, 03:47:01 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 07, 2011, 03:38:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 07, 2011, 12:35:50 PM
Christ I thought The Other Guys was awful dung and I turned it off after a while.
Actually whats with all these posts about saying I couldn't wait for the film to finish as I thought it was bad etc..
Why don't you just turn it off or get up and leave the cinema or wherever? Why stay watching it..

Well sometimes you have no choice but to sit and watch it through... If the movie wasn't your choice, to criticise the movie could be, and usually is, seen as criticising the person that picked it.... And its just not worth the hassle!!

Fair enough point in fairness  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 07, 2011, 05:46:21 PM
Watched Human Centipede this morning as I'm off work having been taken out during a match yesterday.

Anyway my curiosity got the better of me and I thought I would give it a try. It's bad! Not bad in a good way but just very very bad. Awfull acting, awful storyline, awful awful awful.

If you're at a loose end though go for it as it is an experience. Just be aware of what to expect!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on March 07, 2011, 05:56:09 PM
Got recommended a good movie for a romantic night in with the girlfriend tonight? It's called A Serbian Film. Hopfully it will get her in the mood anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on March 09, 2011, 08:55:36 PM
Unknown - Liam Neeson

The film I wanted to see was not on (explosion in the cinema the night before apparently).

Fairly enjoyable if a bit corny at times. Nice twist in the plot (which I'm sure all the lads on here all saw coming).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 09, 2011, 09:15:51 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on March 07, 2011, 05:56:09 PM
Got recommended a good movie for a romantic night in with the girlfriend tonight? It's called A Serbian Film. Hopfully it will get her in the mood anyway.

Well GGB did she put out?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on March 09, 2011, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 09, 2011, 08:55:36 PM
Unknown - Liam Neeson

The film I wanted to see was not on (explosion in the cinema the night before apparently).

Fairly enjoyable if a bit corny at times. Nice twist in the plot (which I'm sure all the lads on here all saw coming).

Thought it was very decent watch, not quite as action packed as Taken - which for pure popcorn entertainment I thought was hard to beat - but slightly more intelligent.

GGB presume you're taking the pi$$? Supposed to be very difficult to watch

Watched "Up" the other night. With all the rave reviews I expected better, but was enjoyable enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on March 10, 2011, 08:00:31 AM
Quote from: muppet on March 09, 2011, 08:55:36 PM
Unknown - Liam Neeson

The film I wanted to see was not on (explosion in the cinema the night before apparently).

Fairly enjoyable if a bit corny at times. Nice twist in the plot (which I'm sure all the lads on here all saw coming).
Few parts were fairly ridic. Laughed at loud at part when yer wan is driving,some cone of vision, including top of buildings...multi story car parks ect :D

Fairly enoyable as you said though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 12, 2011, 02:45:06 PM
Tonight on RTE1 at 23.45, one of my favourite feelgood movies, Dave  is on.

No Sky+ so its a late night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Big Puff on March 12, 2011, 02:47:09 PM
Watched conviction in it, really impressed with Hillary Swank in this one, she is one of the best female actresses about at the minute.

Also watched zombieland, not a fan of zombie shows but this wasnt too bad, would recommend to watch if your dying with a hangover.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on March 14, 2011, 12:21:34 AM
Saw Rango at the weekend. Very funny movie, lots of sarcasm in it and references to endless films ( Blazing Saddles, High Noon, It's a wonderful life and Most Clint films). Kids enjoyed it too.

Also saw Black Swan. Thought it was overhyped and pretensious to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Estimator on March 14, 2011, 01:16:33 PM
Watched Mike Leigh's Another Year - It had a lot of excellent reviews, but it was just plain boring and quite depressing.
Also watched Let Me In - the remake of the Let The Right One In.  Though not as eerie as the original its certainly good viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 14, 2011, 03:00:04 PM
Watched Buried with Ryan Reynolds last night. Watchable - 6.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 14, 2011, 04:05:52 PM
King's Speech. Very good. Thought the guy that played Lionel Logue the therapist was fantastic with some great lines.

I'd give it 8.5 out of 10!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 24, 2011, 11:36:07 PM
Lock stock and 2 smoking barrels starting on utv now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Niall Quinn on March 25, 2011, 03:00:46 AM
I thought Rango was a very stylish effort.
On a 0-11 utility scale of life experiences, I'd give it a 6.3.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 25, 2011, 09:35:36 AM
Saw London Boulevard last night...... watchable but imo could have been better. Brilliant cast, however I still cannot see how Knightley became such a star.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2011, 10:33:45 AM
Quote from: Canalman on March 25, 2011, 09:35:36 AM
Saw London Boulevard last night...... watchable but imo could have been better. Brilliant cast, however I still cannot see how Knightley became such a star.

Spot on.  I dunno if it was my copy I watched it on or not, but there seemed to be bits of the film that skipped on without you really knowing what happened.  An example being the time where Winstone came in to the Doctor on the bed, had he killed Farrrels sister or not?  Definitely thought it could have been a whole lot better, there really wasn't much of a story to it. 

SPOILER ALERT

These type of films are very predictable at the end.  I am fed up watching a film where you know they are going to kill of the main character, and in this films case by a wimp.  The same happened in Layer Cake and I also watched The American recently which was again predictable.  On a side note your doll in The American has as great a set as I have seen in a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 25, 2011, 11:41:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2011, 10:33:45 AM
Quote from: Canalman on March 25, 2011, 09:35:36 AM
Saw London Boulevard last night...... watchable but imo could have been better. Brilliant cast, however I still cannot see how Knightley became such a star.

Spot on.  I dunno if it was my copy I watched it on or not, but there seemed to be bits of the film that skipped on without you really knowing what happened.  An example being the time where Winstone came in to the Doctor on the bed, had he killed Farrrels sister or not?  Definitely thought it could have been a whole lot better, there really wasn't much of a story to it. 

SPOILER ALERT

These type of films are very predictable at the end.  I am fed up watching a film where you know they are going to kill of the main character, and in this films case by a wimp.  The same happened in Layer Cake and I also watched The American recently which was again predictable.  On a side note your doll in The American has as great a set as I have seen in a while.

Always makes a movie pleasant when they have assets like those in them. i don't know how people could have been so disappointed with the American because of those 2 special features.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2011, 12:07:10 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 25, 2011, 11:41:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2011, 10:33:45 AM
Quote from: Canalman on March 25, 2011, 09:35:36 AM
Saw London Boulevard last night...... watchable but imo could have been better. Brilliant cast, however I still cannot see how Knightley became such a star.

Spot on.  I dunno if it was my copy I watched it on or not, but there seemed to be bits of the film that skipped on without you really knowing what happened.  An example being the time where Winstone came in to the Doctor on the bed, had he killed Farrrels sister or not?  Definitely thought it could have been a whole lot better, there really wasn't much of a story to it. 

SPOILER ALERT

These type of films are very predictable at the end.  I am fed up watching a film where you know they are going to kill of the main character, and in this films case by a wimp.  The same happened in Layer Cake and I also watched The American recently which was again predictable.  On a side note your doll in The American has as great a set as I have seen in a while.

Always makes a movie pleasant when they have assets like those in them. i don't know how people could have been so disappointed with the American because of those 2 special features.

I thought the American was actually very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on March 25, 2011, 01:16:45 PM
Saw the Adjustment Bureau with matt damon and emily blunt, was blown away tbh, 9.5 out of 10, thought it was briiliant story and well paced action. Best film of 2011 so far for me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2011, 04:20:59 PM
Thinking of getting Unstoppable, Monsters or Secreteriat?  Anyone seen them?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armamike on March 25, 2011, 05:44:21 PM
Hall Pass, very very funny.  Some typical Farrelly Brothers moments.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on March 26, 2011, 05:44:41 PM
Quantum of Solace on UTV at 9pm tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 26, 2011, 06:28:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 25, 2011, 04:20:59 PM
Thinking of getting Unstoppable, Monsters or Secreteriat?  Anyone seen them?
You'll get Unstoppable cos you've a root for Denzel. Is Secretariat about the horse?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 26, 2011, 06:58:22 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 25, 2011, 01:16:45 PM
Saw the Adjustment Bureau with matt damon and emily blunt, was blown away tbh, 9.5 out of 10, thought it was briiliant story and well paced action. Best film of 2011 so far for me.

I thought it was excellent. Right in my wheelhouse with the fate versus choice thing and all.

Oh, and I'm in love with Emily Blunt.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 26, 2011, 07:03:16 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 26, 2011, 06:58:22 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 25, 2011, 01:16:45 PM
Saw the Adjustment Bureau with matt damon and emily blunt, was blown away tbh, 9.5 out of 10, thought it was briiliant story and well paced action. Best film of 2011 so far for me.

I thought it was excellent. Right in my wheelhouse with the fate versus choice thing and all.

Oh, and I'm in love with Emily Blunt.
Would be a fan myself although she went and married thon fella from the American Office.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 26, 2011, 07:16:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 26, 2011, 07:03:16 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on March 26, 2011, 06:58:22 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 25, 2011, 01:16:45 PM
Saw the Adjustment Bureau with matt damon and emily blunt, was blown away tbh, 9.5 out of 10, thought it was briiliant story and well paced action. Best film of 2011 so far for me.

I thought it was excellent. Right in my wheelhouse with the fate versus choice thing and all.

Oh, and I'm in love with Emily Blunt.
Would be a fan myself although she went and married thon fella from the American Office.

Yeah I know. Shocking stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on March 26, 2011, 08:21:18 PM
The Last King of Scotland...don't bother your hole...dung..

I know it's mentioned on here a few times but "In Bruges"...top class..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 26, 2011, 10:30:04 PM
Limitless is good. It is about a pill that makes you a genius for 24 hours.

7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on March 27, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
Any of you foreign movie fanatics ever seen the Japanese film Battle Royale? Downloading it here now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on March 27, 2011, 09:01:04 PM
3:10 to Yuma starting now over on channel 5, Russel Crowe and Christain Bale..excellent remake.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lawnseed on March 27, 2011, 09:08:30 PM
gladiator best show to fall asleep during half way through never actually saw the end of this :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on March 27, 2011, 09:20:53 PM
Quote from: lawnseed on March 27, 2011, 09:08:30 PM
Gladiator is the best show to fall asleep half way through. Never actually saw the end of this :-[

Fixed that for you ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on March 27, 2011, 10:02:22 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed The Adjustment Bureau yesterday. Just watched The Men Who Stare at Goats. Nearly spat out my dinner a couple of times laughing, but overall not sure what to make of it - totally off the wall.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 27, 2011, 10:02:52 PM
Quote from: paco on March 27, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
Any of you foreign movie fanatics ever seen the Japanese film Battle Royale? Downloading it here now.
meh . . . tis middlin.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 27, 2011, 10:31:31 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 27, 2011, 10:02:52 PM
Quote from: paco on March 27, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
Any of you foreign movie fanatics ever seen the Japanese film Battle Royale? Downloading it here now.
meh . . . tis middlin.

Awesome I thought.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 28, 2011, 07:29:32 PM
Stone with De Niro and Ed Norton in it ... Load of shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on March 28, 2011, 07:49:40 PM
Quote from: paco on March 27, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
Any of you foreign movie fanatics ever seen the Japanese film Battle Royale? Downloading it here now.

Would recommended it! have it on DVD, alot of crappy spin offs since it came out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 28, 2011, 08:10:54 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 28, 2011, 07:29:32 PM
Stone with De Niro and Ed Norton in it ... Load of shite.
Two great actors but can't remember the last time either appeared in anything decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on March 28, 2011, 09:51:37 PM
what did people think of the blind side?

only got around to watching it last nite but i must say it was better than expected.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 29, 2011, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: clarshack on March 28, 2011, 09:51:37 PM
what did people think of the blind side?

only got around to watching it last nite but i must say it was better than expected.

Wasn't expecting much from it either, especially with SB in it but thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on March 30, 2011, 09:05:47 AM
blind side is a pretty good watch, didnt know what to expect either, but was pleasently surprised.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 30, 2011, 11:13:35 AM
Watched Rambo no 1 and Boogie Nights again last night on ITV4. Both cracking shows.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 09, 2011, 12:51:36 PM
Finally got around to watching The Ghost (Writer) with Ewan McGregor.

Thought it was alright, but very overrated, was hardly the suspense filled thriller I'd been led to expect.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on April 09, 2011, 01:14:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 09, 2011, 12:51:36 PM
Finally got around to watching The Ghost (Writer) with Ewan McGregor.

Thought it was alright, but very overrated, was hardly the suspense filled thriller I'd been led to expect.

Can't believe they made a film of it, thought the book was dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on April 09, 2011, 01:39:05 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 28, 2011, 07:29:32 PM
Stone with De Niro and Ed Norton in it ... Load of shite.
One of the worst films I have seen.  Boulder dash
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on April 09, 2011, 01:43:30 PM
Fell asleep half an hour into Donnie Darko last night, did I miss much? I see This Is England is on tonight, too. Have heard good reports so must watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 09, 2011, 01:58:36 PM
Quote from: paco on April 09, 2011, 01:43:30 PM
Fell asleep half an hour into Donnie Darko last night, did I miss much? I see This Is England is on tonight, too. Have heard good reports so must watch it.

Donnie Darko's ok, not the masterpiece some make it out to be in my opinion.

This Is England is excellent.

Quote from: CiKe on April 09, 2011, 01:14:37 PM

Can't believe they made a film of it, thought the book was dung.

Polanski wanted make another Harris book, Pompeii (thought it was crap) but didn't get the green light for some reason.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2011, 01:59:50 PM
Watched Limitless last night,there is a great torrent of it on piratebay.
I thought it was a decent film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 09, 2011, 04:07:17 PM
Quote from: paco on April 09, 2011, 01:43:30 PM
Fell asleep half an hour into Donnie Darko last night, did I miss much? I see This Is England is on tonight, too. Have heard good reports so must watch it.

If somebody told me the story of Donnie Darko and said do you want to watch that movie, I would say no. However watching it,  it is just a very good profound, deep and memorable movie. It is not unique but very well done.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on April 20, 2011, 10:33:18 AM
Anyone here looking forward to Thor?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 20, 2011, 11:20:03 AM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on April 20, 2011, 10:33:18 AM
Anyone here looking forward to Thor?

No. Why? It looks like fairly crude, standard Hollywood rubbish that I watch all the time. Why might this be any better?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 20, 2011, 08:52:47 PM
Watched the Next Three Days recently with Russell Crowe. Surprisingly good show, fast paced towards the end, very engaging and I really enjoyed it.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on April 20, 2011, 10:21:43 PM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on April 20, 2011, 10:33:18 AM
Anyone here looking forward to Thor?
Cant wait, looks amazing, 4 stars in Empire.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 23, 2011, 11:26:06 AM
Fast Five - If you're into this type of shite you'll love it, if you're not you'll hate it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on April 23, 2011, 04:51:55 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 23, 2011, 11:26:06 AM
Fast Five - If you're into this type of shite you'll love it, if you're not you'll hate it.

What is it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 23, 2011, 05:23:51 PM
The fifth Fast and Furious movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 23, 2011, 08:41:37 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 23, 2011, 04:51:55 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 23, 2011, 11:26:06 AM
Fast Five - If you're into this type of shite you'll love it, if you're not you'll hate it.

What is it?

They are not slowing down with this movie franchise. The fifth instalment is 2 hours and 10 minutes long. Not a bad movie7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 25, 2011, 03:36:08 PM
King of Kings channel 5. some craic!!

won't spoil it for you but.........
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 25, 2011, 04:58:44 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on April 20, 2011, 08:52:47 PM
Watched the Next Three Days recently with Russell Crowe. Surprisingly good show, fast paced towards the end, very engaging and I really enjoyed it.

Watched that last night myself Iceman - good show. 7.5/10

Watched I love you Phillip Morris this weekend too. Based on the true story of this guy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Jay_Russell (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Jay_Russell). Interesting, funny and sad at the same time. Good watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Family guy on April 26, 2011, 06:52:15 PM
Kinda off topic,but what is a good site for watchn the american office and the likes of eastbound and dowm,not that great with computers prob an easy way 2 do it tho did searches and not 2 sure if there safe sites etc
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: new devil on April 26, 2011, 07:20:38 PM
This is very good wee man http://www.free-tv-video-online.me/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Family guy on April 26, 2011, 07:32:15 PM
Cheers new devil,big nite 2nite for ya
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on April 26, 2011, 10:09:09 PM
I watched all of city of god today - i stumbled across it half way through a few years back and always meant to watch the whole thing. Finally got round to it - It is a brilliant show - best i've seen in a long time! Wonder what city of men is like?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on April 26, 2011, 11:48:01 PM
Quote from: Family guy on April 26, 2011, 06:52:15 PM
Kinda off topic,but what is a good site for watchn the american office and the likes of eastbound and dowm,not that great with computers prob an easy way 2 do it tho did searches and not 2 sure if there safe sites etc

I use www.sidereel.com it has lots of megavideo links and also good divx links too which are the best quality for watching streaming. You need a decent connection speed though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 27, 2011, 09:30:14 AM
Saw Wake Wood last night, horror film set in Ireland. Not a great horror fan but enjoyed this one. Some distasteful/ disturbing scenes in it (as there should )with a menacing sense of doom. Think Wicker Man, Straw Dogs, AAWiL and a Stephen King based film (won't name it as it may be a spoiler) all jumbled up.

Worth a watch imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on April 28, 2011, 09:32:12 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 09, 2011, 01:39:05 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on March 28, 2011, 07:29:32 PM
Stone with De Niro and Ed Norton in it ... Load of shite.
One of the worst films I have seen.  Boulder dash

Couldn't agree more turned it off half way through! Couldn't believe it considering its De Niro and Norton!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on April 28, 2011, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 07, 2011, 12:25:44 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 07, 2011, 11:43:12 AM
I just saw what the human centipede was about. Jebus, why did you sit then to watch that and then come on here and tell us how rubbish it was. Did you not know from the start what it was about.

Exactly. Once I heard what it was about, I knew not to watch it.

Stumbled across it whilst in the 'in-laws' house one night - her brother kept it and we laughed our heads of at the ridiculousness of it! Crap show but surprisingly entertaining when you have the right crowd!  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on April 28, 2011, 10:54:39 AM
Saw THOR 3D the other day, absolutely brilliant, one of the coolest looking movies ever, funny in parts aswell, great action. visually stunning masterpiece, 9.5/10...

Saw Your Highness, poor enough show, you get to see Natalie Portmans butt though, but theres not enough laughs, 5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on April 28, 2011, 02:19:20 PM
Saw these films in the last week

The Way back- epic world war 2 escape movie, grerat acting and visuals but maybe lacking a bit more to the story, still a good watch though.  One for blu ray.

The Tourist- entertaining action pursuit film and angelina is stunning in it but the storyline is full of holes, il not spoil it!

Monsters-  surprisingly about alien monsters, got great reviews but i was dissapointed more of romance stroy between the fella and girl.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on April 28, 2011, 02:37:24 PM
Got the Hurt Locker cheap in HMV...anyone seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on April 28, 2011, 03:02:42 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 28, 2011, 02:37:24 PM
Got the Hurt Locker cheap in HMV...anyone seen it?

I thought it was poor! Boring IMO!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on April 28, 2011, 03:16:32 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on April 28, 2011, 03:02:42 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 28, 2011, 02:37:24 PM
Got the Hurt Locker cheap in HMV...anyone seen it?

I thought it was poor! Boring IMO!
Im not a big fan of those type of films, but alot of people raved about Jar Head and this is much better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on April 28, 2011, 03:38:46 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 28, 2011, 03:16:32 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on April 28, 2011, 03:02:42 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 28, 2011, 02:37:24 PM
Got the Hurt Locker cheap in HMV...anyone seen it?

I thought it was poor! Boring IMO!
Im not a big fan of those type of films, but alot of people raved about Jar Head and this is much better.
3

Jarhead was absolute pants so i suppose your right its better but not a great bench mark!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 28, 2011, 07:48:34 PM
I enjoyed The Way Back, but as mentioned it lacked a storyline really. Monsters was very good. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was excellent, can't wait to see the other two. Hurt Locker was very good, whereas Jarhead was dung
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on April 28, 2011, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on April 28, 2011, 03:02:42 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 28, 2011, 02:37:24 PM
Got the Hurt Locker cheap in HMV...anyone seen it?

I thought it was poor! Boring IMO!
wouldn't say that, but it was way overrated imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 29, 2011, 01:41:45 AM
Saw these this week.

Paranormal Activity 2 - Poor. A lot worse than the first one.

Green Zone - Shit, stupid, unoriginal.

Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
- Shite book, alright movie.

Thor
- Decent comic book stuff. Nice mix of FX, humour and general bullshittery to keep you entertained.

Monsters - Alright, bit silly in parts.

I need to start watching better movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on April 29, 2011, 09:51:26 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 28, 2011, 07:48:34 PM
I enjoyed The Way Back, but as mentioned it lacked a storyline really. Monsters was very good. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo was excellent, can't wait to see the other two. Hurt Locker was very good, whereas Jarhead was dung
The whole trilogy is very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2011, 12:34:27 AM
Swimming with Sharks starting on BBC 2 soon, I'll Sky Plus it. Quality film Spacey at his best
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 08, 2011, 01:15:17 AM
Hanna was very good in parts I thought. Interrupted by an ugly British teenage girl and her family but I suppose they had to take time out to develop the character of the young Hanna.

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on May 08, 2011, 01:18:07 AM
Hannah was heading for an 8 for me as well but the ending wasn't great so I leave it at 7. Cate Blanchett was mis-cast as well imho.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on May 08, 2011, 01:24:07 AM
Quote from: AFS on April 29, 2011, 01:41:45 AM
Saw these this week.

Paranormal Activity 2 - Poor. A lot worse than the first one.

Green Zone - Shit, stupid, unoriginal.

Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
- Shite book, alright movie.

Thor
- Decent comic book stuff. Nice mix of FX, humour and general bullshittery to keep you entertained.

Monsters - Alright, bit silly in parts.

I need to start watching better movies.
;D Brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lawnseed on May 08, 2011, 01:37:14 AM
just watching Drag me to hell... not bad so far
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 08, 2011, 01:19:57 PM
Quote from: lawnseed on May 08, 2011, 01:37:14 AM
just watching Drag me to hell... not bad so far

Can't be that good, if you're on the board during it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 09, 2011, 08:44:37 AM
The Next Three Days is pretty good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 09:42:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 09, 2011, 08:44:37 AM
The Next Three Days is pretty good.

Fell asleep during it - no reflection on the film - just wrecked! must get a look at it again soon!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laceer on May 09, 2011, 10:31:39 AM
Watched The Departed yesterday. Good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Recorded a film called Catfish that was on More4 last week and got round to watching it over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It's hard to explain what it's about so I'm going to steal this from IMDB instead of having a go myself:

In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue. Written by Universal Pictures

Filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost document a story involving Ariel's brother, Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, and Abby, from rural Michigan who contacts Nev via Facebook, asking for permission to make a painting from one of his photographs. Written by IMDb Editors
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 09, 2011, 10:56:48 AM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 09:42:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 09, 2011, 08:44:37 AM
The Next Three Days is pretty good.

Fell asleep during it - no reflection on the film - just wrecked! must get a look at it again soon!

There is an original French version as well which is also worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Recorded a film called Catfish that was on More4 last week and got round to watching it over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It's hard to explain what it's about so I'm going to steal this from IMDB instead of having a go myself:

In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue. Written by Universal Pictures

Filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost document a story involving Ariel's brother, Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, and Abby, from rural Michigan who contacts Nev via Facebook, asking for permission to make a painting from one of his photographs. Written by IMDb Editors


Are you for REAL???  :o

Watched that a few months back and had to turn it off! very uninteresting and to call it a thriller was a complete joke! Waited for long enough for the whole thing to unfold into a kidnap or horror story type but never happened!!!
Please tell me i turned off to quick and it got exciting at the end?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 01:51:36 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Recorded a film called Catfish that was on More4 last week and got round to watching it over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It's hard to explain what it's about so I'm going to steal this from IMDB instead of having a go myself:

In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue. Written by Universal Pictures

Filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost document a story involving Ariel's brother, Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, and Abby, from rural Michigan who contacts Nev via Facebook, asking for permission to make a painting from one of his photographs. Written by IMDb Editors


Are you for REAL???  :o

Watched that a few months back and had to turn it off! very uninteresting and to call it a thriller was a complete joke! Waited for long enough for the whole thing to unfold into a kidnap or horror story type but never happened!!!
Please tell me i turned off to quick and it got exciting at the end?

Yeah, I'm for REAL! I'd agree it definitely isn't a thriller but I found the way it was filmed very intriguing - it's a true story filmed as the events were unfolding rather than a true story told months or years later
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 01:51:36 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Recorded a film called Catfish that was on More4 last week and got round to watching it over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It's hard to explain what it's about so I'm going to steal this from IMDB instead of having a go myself:

In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue. Written by Universal Pictures

Filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost document a story involving Ariel's brother, Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, and Abby, from rural Michigan who contacts Nev via Facebook, asking for permission to make a painting from one of his photographs. Written by IMDb Editors


Are you for REAL???  :o

Watched that a few months back and had to turn it off! very uninteresting and to call it a thriller was a complete joke! Waited for long enough for the whole thing to unfold into a kidnap or horror story type but never happened!!!
Please tell me i turned off to quick and it got exciting at the end?

Yeah, I'm for REAL! I'd agree it definitely isn't a thriller but I found the way it was filmed very intriguing - it's a true story filmed as the events were unfolding rather than a true story told months or years later

Fair enough I just hate watching films waiting for something to happen and then nothing really does!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on May 09, 2011, 05:40:20 PM
The girlfriend made me watch that Catfish the other night, she had it recorded as well.

Have to say I didn't like it, was far too disturbing for me, the woman was a f**king weirdo of the highest degree.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on May 09, 2011, 08:08:53 PM
Burke and Hare is a funny show.  Accents are a bit dodgy at times but it's enjoyable all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on May 09, 2011, 10:22:51 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 01:51:36 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Recorded a film called Catfish that was on More4 last week and got round to watching it over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It's hard to explain what it's about so I'm going to steal this from IMDB instead of having a go myself:

In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue. Written by Universal Pictures

Filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost document a story involving Ariel's brother, Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, and Abby, from rural Michigan who contacts Nev via Facebook, asking for permission to make a painting from one of his photographs. Written by IMDb Editors


Are you for REAL???  :o

Watched that a few months back and had to turn it off! very uninteresting and to call it a thriller was a complete joke! Waited for long enough for the whole thing to unfold into a kidnap or horror story type but never happened!!!
Please tell me i turned off to quick and it got exciting at the end?

Yeah, I'm for REAL! I'd agree it definitely isn't a thriller but I found the way it was filmed very intriguing - it's a true story filmed as the events were unfolding rather than a true story told months or years later

Is it though? Plenty convinced that it's a load of balls. At the least, I found it difficult to believe that the lads weren't a lot more clued in to the real situation than they played on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 10, 2011, 01:48:57 AM
13 Assassins is a Japanese samurai movie with a great long battle scene towards the end. Well worth watching for fans of the Japanese samurai genre.

8.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: take_yer_points on May 10, 2011, 08:37:28 AM
Quote from: AFS on May 09, 2011, 10:22:51 PM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 01:51:36 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on May 09, 2011, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: take_yer_points on May 09, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
Recorded a film called Catfish that was on More4 last week and got round to watching it over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It's hard to explain what it's about so I'm going to steal this from IMDB instead of having a go myself:

In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue. Written by Universal Pictures

Filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost document a story involving Ariel's brother, Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, and Abby, from rural Michigan who contacts Nev via Facebook, asking for permission to make a painting from one of his photographs. Written by IMDb Editors


Are you for REAL???  :o

Watched that a few months back and had to turn it off! very uninteresting and to call it a thriller was a complete joke! Waited for long enough for the whole thing to unfold into a kidnap or horror story type but never happened!!!
Please tell me i turned off to quick and it got exciting at the end?

Yeah, I'm for REAL! I'd agree it definitely isn't a thriller but I found the way it was filmed very intriguing - it's a true story filmed as the events were unfolding rather than a true story told months or years later

Is it though? Plenty convinced that it's a load of balls. At the least, I found it difficult to believe that the lads weren't a lot more clued in to the real situation than they played on.

The makers claim it is anyway. I think they were clued into what was happening - by the time they got near the farmhouse or the "gallery" they expected them to be empty
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on May 10, 2011, 09:20:25 AM
Anyone else seen the brothers bloom?
Watched it last night and I thought it was brilliant.
Very quirky, but some good performances and subtle humor. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on May 12, 2011, 08:24:38 PM
The Sunset Ltd.

Very script and great interaction between all the characters ;). Well worth a watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on May 12, 2011, 10:56:48 PM
Watched Thor the other night and it was quite enjoyable. Worth a watch!

Anyone seen Hanna yet? It looks like a good movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: orchard 8195 on May 12, 2011, 11:20:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 12, 2011, 10:56:48 PM
Watched Thor the other night and it was quite enjoyable. Worth a watch!

Anyone seen Hanna yet? It looks like a good movie.

Watched it last night, very weird film and the storyline wasnt really what i expected. Some good action scenes but disappointing to say the least.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 12, 2011, 11:25:43 PM
Quote from: orchard 8195 on May 12, 2011, 11:20:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 12, 2011, 10:56:48 PM
Watched Thor the other night and it was quite enjoyable. Worth a watch!

Anyone seen Hanna yet? It looks like a good movie.

Watched it last night, very weird film and the storyline wasnt really what i expected. So
me good action scenes but disappointing to say the least.

Adapt or die. I thought it was quite good, well worth a watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 13, 2011, 10:29:52 AM
Saw the King's Speech last night. Extremely average and can't see what all the fuss was about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on May 13, 2011, 10:50:41 AM
Do movies generally still be released in US first and then in Ireland (other countries) a while later or is it a universal release for it now?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on May 17, 2011, 10:29:24 PM
Insidious...
Sweet Jesus  :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on May 17, 2011, 10:35:21 PM
Watched recount recently.

pure drivel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 17, 2011, 11:04:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 17, 2011, 10:29:24 PM
Insidious...
Sweet Jesus  :o
Right so, Im not a fan of Horror genre at all, in fact i avoid as i cant get my head around enjoying being scared shitless, but the above movie my sisters boyfriend went to see with his uncle, hes a tank and about 6.5, and the uncle left this movie early couldnt handle it, and the other fella was shitting himself walking home, im curious as to how scary this is, there both fans of horrors and have never been as scared before..

surely couldnt be that scary?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2011, 11:08:31 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on May 13, 2011, 10:50:41 AM
Do movies generally still be released in US first and then in Ireland (other countries) a while later or is it a universal release for it now?
Big movies get released at same time to prevent dodgy copies getting released online and denting the takings in the later markets.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on May 17, 2011, 11:11:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 17, 2011, 11:04:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 17, 2011, 10:29:24 PM
Insidious...
Sweet Jesus  :o
Right so, Im not a fan of Horror genre at all, in fact i avoid as i cant get my head around enjoying being scared shitless, but the above movie my sisters boyfriend went to see with his uncle, hes a tank and about 6.5, and the uncle left this movie early couldnt handle it, and the other fella was shitting himself walking home, im curious as to how scary this is, there both fans of horrors and have never been as scared before..

surely couldnt be that scary?

It wasn't a comedy thats for sure...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 19, 2011, 08:39:41 AM
Going to hoke out Bladerunner tonight to give it another chance.  Watched it once before and thought it was pure dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on May 19, 2011, 11:44:13 AM
My woman dragged me to the cinema on Saturday night and watched Water for Elephants. Do yourselves a favour and DO NOT WATCH THIS
ELEPHANT MANURE
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 19, 2011, 11:05:13 PM
Anyone ever seen Sometimes In April? Had never heard of it before, but seen it on Sky Atlantic tonight and your man Idris Elba from The Wire is in it, so I thought I'd watch it. Seems a good show so far.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 20, 2011, 01:26:42 AM
Quote from: paco on May 19, 2011, 11:05:13 PM
Anyone ever seen Sometimes In April? Had never heard of it before, but seen it on Sky Atlantic tonight and your man Idris Elba from The Wire is in it, so I thought I'd watch it. Seems a good show so far.

Wait for it to finish and then get back to us. I have developed the habit of using the i phone while watching movies helps break up the tension and scare factors of movies like insidious. It is a tense movie. Ihave gone off the really scary horror movies. I don't watch the scariest or gory bits.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 20, 2011, 09:10:10 AM
It was on a break as I wrote that, my only gripe with Sky Atlantic! Good show, although a bit hard to watch at times. I'm interested by this Insidious, although going by the reports I think I'll wait until it comes out on DVD...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 20, 2011, 09:33:40 AM
Quote from: orchard 8195 on May 12, 2011, 11:20:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 12, 2011, 10:56:48 PM
Watched Thor the other night and it was quite enjoyable. Worth a watch!

Anyone seen Hanna yet? It looks like a good movie.

Watched it last night, very weird film and the storyline wasnt really what i expected. Some good action scenes but disappointing to say the least.

To be honest it bored me senseless. Thought there was far too much of Saoirse Ronan just walking about. Very few action scenes and very little happening in the action scenes. Mostly just chasing. On foot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 20, 2011, 12:08:01 PM
Is Black Swan any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 20, 2011, 12:15:00 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2011, 12:08:01 PM
Is Black Swan any good?

Didn't like it at all. I thought it was a very uncomfortable watch.

Went to see a comedy called Cedar Rapids the other night, didn't expect much, but it was pretty good!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on May 20, 2011, 12:15:40 PM
Oh, and Pirates 4 is complete tat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on May 20, 2011, 12:50:49 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 20, 2011, 01:26:42 AM
Quote from: paco on May 19, 2011, 11:05:13 PM
Anyone ever seen Sometimes In April? Had never heard of it before, but seen it on Sky Atlantic tonight and your man Idris Elba from The Wire is in it, so I thought I'd watch it. Seems a good show so far.

Wait for it to finish and then get back to us. I have developed the habit of using the i phone while watching movies helps break up the tension and scare factors of movies like insidious. It is a tense movie. Ihave gone off the really scary horror movies. I don't watch the scariest or gory bits.

Have yet to see a film that has actually scared me before. The only one that comes close is Silence of the Lambs which completely freaked me out at the time. Paranormal Activity was a bit freaky but nothing more than that.

I am intrigued about Insidious now though I might try to see it this weekend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2011, 12:59:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2011, 12:08:01 PM
Is Black Swan any good?
How did your reappraisal of Blade Runner go? Was it Final Cut or Directors Cut?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 20, 2011, 01:27:10 PM
Don't get to the Cinema that often but heading tonight to see Thor in 3D.
Looking forward to the experience if nothing else.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 20, 2011, 01:43:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2011, 12:59:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2011, 12:08:01 PM
Is Black Swan any good?
How did your reappraisal of Blade Runner go? Was it Final Cut or Directors Cut?

I am going to watch it tonight, been using what little time I have of late to watch Soprano's on Atlantic HD, on Episode 2 of Season 2 and really enjoying it.  Season 1 was very slow.  It's the Directors Cut.  I know there are so many versions of it out there, which one has the most credibility?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 20, 2011, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 20, 2011, 09:33:40 AM
Quote from: orchard 8195 on May 12, 2011, 11:20:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 12, 2011, 10:56:48 PM
Watched Thor the other night and it was quite enjoyable. Worth a watch!

Anyone seen Hanna yet? It looks like a good movie.

Watched it last night, very weird film and the storyline wasnt really what i expected. Some good action scenes but disappointing to say the least.

To be honest it bored me senseless. Thought there was far too much of Saoirse Ronan just walking about. Very few action scenes and very little happening in the action scenes. Mostly just chasing. On foot.

I am in complete disagreement and I have seen it 3 times and didn't get bored at all. I thought the movie moved along very well, not a lot of explosions but still enough going on to keep you interested.

On a different note, watch 13 assassins if you get the chance before it finishes in cinemas.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on May 20, 2011, 04:36:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 20, 2011, 01:27:10 PM
Don't get to the Cinema that often but heading tonight to see Thor in 3D.
Looking forward to the experience if nothing else.

Don't be. Wasn't shot in 3D, so they've just jazzed up a couple of scenes in order to rob an extra few pounds off you. Complete gimmick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2011, 10:08:25 PM
Quote from: hardstation on May 21, 2011, 09:41:05 PM
Dirty Harry is about to start on TG4, if anybody wants to watch it. If they don't, that's ok.
If Minder wasn't in Egypt he'd be watching it. For the 100th time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2011, 10:12:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2011, 01:43:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2011, 12:59:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 20, 2011, 12:08:01 PM
Is Black Swan any good?
How did your reappraisal of Blade Runner go? Was it Final Cut or Directors Cut?

I am going to watch it tonight, been using what little time I have of late to watch Soprano's on Atlantic HD, on Episode 2 of Season 2 and really enjoying it.  Season 1 was very slow.  It's the Directors Cut.  I know there are so many versions of it out there, which one has the most credibility?
I think the Final Cut was the only one that Scott had total control over. I have the Directors Cut. I think you'll like it - especially Sean Young.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 23, 2011, 09:14:02 AM
On another note, watched Deja Vu and John Q at the weekend for the 20th time each.  I think I will hoke out Fallen, Man On Fire and He Got Game this week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 23, 2011, 10:58:59 AM
Quote from: AFS on May 20, 2011, 04:36:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 20, 2011, 01:27:10 PM
Don't get to the Cinema that often but heading tonight to see Thor in 3D.
Looking forward to the experience if nothing else.

Don't be. Wasn't shot in 3D, so they've just jazzed up a couple of scenes in order to rob an extra few pounds off you. Complete gimmick.
:o Ive seen 2d and 3d, and about 45 mins of is in 3d, all the asgard stuff is proper 3d, and some on earth, enjoy iceman, visually stunning imho.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 23, 2011, 04:58:56 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 23, 2011, 10:58:59 AM
Quote from: AFS on May 20, 2011, 04:36:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 20, 2011, 01:27:10 PM
Don't get to the Cinema that often but heading tonight to see Thor in 3D.
Looking forward to the experience if nothing else.

Don't be. Wasn't shot in 3D, so they've just jazzed up a couple of scenes in order to rob an extra few pounds off you. Complete gimmick.
:o Ive seen 2d and 3d, and about 45 mins of is in 3d, all the asgard stuff is proper 3d, and some on earth, enjoy iceman, visually stunning imho.
I went to see it in 2D on the recommendations earlier, wish I read your post first. Thought the film was a good adaption of the comic story. Wasn't sure how they would pull it off but it worked.
Will hopefully see a 3D movie soon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on May 23, 2011, 07:13:37 PM
If you want to be scared tonight, The Shining is on ITV4 at 22.00 tonight.

Is it from this film that "Heres Johnny" is from?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 23, 2011, 07:38:13 PM
I liked The Shining, but it never really scared me. One that did was Mirrors, it's on Channel 4 tonight at 10pm I think. It was such an unpleasant experience that I haven't watched a horror film in the cinema since!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2011, 09:29:06 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 23, 2011, 09:14:02 AM
On another note, watched Deja Vu and John Q at the weekend for the 20th time each.  I think I will hoke out Fallen, Man On Fire and He Got Game this week.
The boner for Denzel remains? Your missus should concerned.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on May 24, 2011, 12:52:02 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 23, 2011, 04:58:56 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 23, 2011, 10:58:59 AM
Quote from: AFS on May 20, 2011, 04:36:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 20, 2011, 01:27:10 PM
Don't get to the Cinema that often but heading tonight to see Thor in 3D.
Looking forward to the experience if nothing else.

Don't be. Wasn't shot in 3D, so they've just jazzed up a couple of scenes in order to rob an extra few pounds off you. Complete gimmick.
:o Ive seen 2d and 3d, and about 45 mins of is in 3d, all the asgard stuff is proper 3d, and some on earth, enjoy iceman, visually stunning imho.
I went to see it in 2D on the recommendations earlier, wish I read your post first. Thought the film was a good adaption of the comic story. Wasn't sure how they would pull it off but it worked.
Will hopefully see a 3D movie soon.

The Transformers movie this summer sounds like it'll be worth seeing in 3D.

Were those couple of scenes worth the extra 3 or 4 quid though Sligonian? Not in my book. Half arsed 3D retrofits like this are money grabs, pure and simple.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 24, 2011, 10:06:37 AM
do they charge more to watch 3d??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 24, 2011, 10:36:06 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 23, 2011, 07:13:37 PM
If you want to be scared tonight, The Shining is on ITV4 at 22.00 tonight.

Is it from this film that "Heres Johnny" is from?

I think it might have been from the introduction of Johnny Carson on tye late show that was copied in the film in his madness.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2011, 12:43:24 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on May 24, 2011, 10:06:37 AM
do they charge more to watch 3d??

found that out to my cost one day, kids birthday she invited 9/10 kids cant remember but the look on my wifes face when she came away from the counter told its own picture!!

Nearly took the kids out of the place when i found the bill
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 24, 2011, 01:48:21 PM
Quote from: AFS on May 24, 2011, 12:52:02 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 23, 2011, 04:58:56 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 23, 2011, 10:58:59 AM
Quote from: AFS on May 20, 2011, 04:36:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 20, 2011, 01:27:10 PM
Don't get to the Cinema that often but heading tonight to see Thor in 3D.
Looking forward to the experience if nothing else.

Don't be. Wasn't shot in 3D, so they've just jazzed up a couple of scenes in order to rob an extra few pounds off you. Complete gimmick.
:o Ive seen 2d and 3d, and about 45 mins of is in 3d, all the asgard stuff is proper 3d, and some on earth, enjoy iceman, visually stunning imho.
I went to see it in 2D on the recommendations earlier, wish I read your post first. Thought the film was a good adaption of the comic story. Wasn't sure how they would pull it off but it worked.
Will hopefully see a 3D movie soon.

The Transformers movie this summer sounds like it'll be worth seeing in 3D.

Were those couple of scenes worth the extra 3 or 4 quid though Sligonian? Not in my book. Half arsed 3D retrofits like this are money grabs, pure and simple.
To me its was proper 3d, and it was all the asgard stuff (more than half the movie) and thors hammer time on earth, to me specifically Thor 3d was not a money grab and well worth seeing and justifable. You seem to have a chip on your shoulder regarding money grabbing 3d and thats fair enough but not in case imho.

Transformers was also shot in proper 3d like Avatar so it should visually spectacular, but the 2nd one was a disaster, rubbish and if he has as many transformers in this one, shit acting and poor story the effects wont save it imo. The trailer looks worrying in that regard but action look typically intense.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 24, 2011, 03:07:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2011, 12:43:24 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on May 24, 2011, 10:06:37 AM
do they charge more to watch 3d??

found that out to my cost one day, kids birthday she invited 9/10 kids cant remember but the look on my wifes face when she came away from the counter told its own picture!!

Nearly took the kids out of the place when i found the bill
and is it for the glasses?  which I presume you don't get to keep either, so is it for rental for the glasses?  I presume the glasses aren't like the ones you get with the 3d tv's?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 24, 2011, 07:18:11 PM
All these 3d movies so far have been second rate. If you want to see fast clourful moving objects in 3 dimensions then go watch the traffic. Start making movies where all the effort goes into the storyline first and visual effects second.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 24, 2011, 07:22:41 PM
I have yet to see a film in 3D. On a fairly similar note, has anyone here played the new Nintendo 3DS which supposedly gives 3D without the need for glasses?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on May 24, 2011, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 24, 2011, 01:48:21 PM
To me its was proper 3d, and it was all the asgard stuff (more than half the movie) and thors hammer time on earth, to me specifically Thor 3d was not a money grab and well worth seeing and justifable. You seem to have a chip on your shoulder regarding money grabbing 3d and thats fair enough but not in case imho.

I don't know what you mean by 'proper 3D'. 3D movies are either shot in 3D, or shot in 2D then converted to 3D. Thor was shot in 2D, and was intended to be released in 2D, before someone got the idea to convert it. That idea was motivated by money, there are any number of commentators that came to this conclusion.

I found Thor decent enough craic, and 3D can offer a good experience when done well, but I and many, many others just thought Thor 3D to be a poor representation of the technology.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on May 24, 2011, 11:07:54 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on May 24, 2011, 03:07:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2011, 12:43:24 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on May 24, 2011, 10:06:37 AM
do they charge more to watch 3d??

found that out to my cost one day, kids birthday she invited 9/10 kids cant remember but the look on my wifes face when she came away from the counter told its own picture!!

Nearly took the kids out of the place when i found the bill
and is it for the glasses?  which I presume you don't get to keep either, so is it for rental for the glasses?  I presume the glasses aren't like the ones you get with the 3d tv's?
Extra £2 each in our local cinema. £22 for me and 3 kids last time I went for 2 or 3 scenes that characters come out from the screen. Novelty wears off quickly although a good horror in 3d might be worth the money.

Luckily most films are in both 2 and 3d so can fob the kids off that we missed the 3d version.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 25, 2011, 02:24:17 AM
Best film to see for 3D effects.... Discuss
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on May 25, 2011, 09:12:12 AM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 25, 2011, 02:24:17 AM
Best film to see for 3D effects.... Discuss

I liked Tron in 3D, I preferred Avatar in 2D


Cant wait for Titanic in 3D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on May 25, 2011, 06:37:00 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 25, 2011, 09:12:12 AM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 25, 2011, 02:24:17 AM
Best film to see for 3D effects.... Discuss

I liked Tron in 3D, I preferred Avatar in 2D


Cant wait for Titanic in 3D
Wonder will it still sink?

Saw a couple of 3d films.  Alice in Wonderland and Clash of the Titans.  AIW was a decent enough film but didn't see the need for 3d and CotT was dung.  Both ways.  Kinda put me off the idea of 3d but a good experience might change my mind
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 25, 2011, 07:12:11 PM
Haven't seen anything near spectecular in terms of the 3d side of things. It's surprising no films have been made specifically for showcasing 3d cinema.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on May 25, 2011, 09:12:39 PM
I wear glasses. Would the 3-D glasses fit over my specs or what?

Have never watched a film in 3-D.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on May 25, 2011, 10:34:10 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on May 25, 2011, 09:12:12 AM
Cant wait for Titanic in 3D

That makes me laugh. James Cameron has often said that people should not be allowed to release films in 3D that were not originally shot in 3D. He feels it's ruining 3D.

And now it's beginning out Titanic 3D to cash in on the 100th Anniversary.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 25, 2011, 11:43:16 PM
3D will be finished within 2 years. Again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 26, 2011, 12:03:34 AM
Is it just me or are the movies not actually 3D. I can't see any difference. Am I sittint too close to the screen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 26, 2011, 08:57:56 AM
I saw Avatar in 3D, great experience from a quality point of view but as for actual 3d (scenes appearing as if they werte closer to you than they actually are) then there were only a few scenes in the film that you would have noticed it.

Have a I am Number 4, Limitless and True Grit to get through this weekend, anyone seen them?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 26, 2011, 01:14:55 PM
Saw NEDS on dvd last night. Very average at best.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on May 26, 2011, 08:37:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 26, 2011, 08:57:56 AM
I saw Avatar in 3D, great experience from a quality point of view but as for actual 3d (scenes appearing as if they werte closer to you than they actually are) then there were only a few scenes in the film that you would have noticed it.

Have a I am Number 4, Limitless and True Grit to get through this weekend, anyone seen them?
Movie that thinks its smarter than it is. Skip it.

True Grit is a good watch. Prefered the original but they gave it a good whack.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on May 28, 2011, 10:51:50 PM
Hangover 2 was  bit meh! Same recycled jokes, not worth a cinema visit  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2011, 10:55:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 26, 2011, 08:57:56 AM
I saw Avatar in 3D, great experience from a quality point of view but as for actual 3d (scenes appearing as if they werte closer to you than they actually are) then there were only a few scenes in the film that you would have noticed it.

Have a I am Number 4, Limitless and True Grit to get through this weekend, anyone seen them?

Thought Limitless was good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 29, 2011, 12:10:09 AM
Hangover 1 was decent, but it grew on me over time to a good, Hangover2 was brilliant, way better than the first imo,

I thought i am number4 was good, limitless was good aswell, and True Grit while a bit ruthless for me was also good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2011, 12:13:23 AM
I have yet to read a good review of Hangover 2. The consensus is that it is an unashamed and worse carbon copy of the first one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 29, 2011, 12:42:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2011, 12:13:23 AM
I have yet to read a good review of Hangover 2. The consensus is that it is an unashamed and worse carbon copy of the first one.
4 stars in total film,
most of my mates thought the same as me. It is kinda the same format all right but funnier and in fairness most laughs you dont see coming,  judge for yourself. though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 29, 2011, 12:44:39 AM
Hangover 2 is average at best only a couple of good laughs in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: attheraces on May 29, 2011, 01:04:33 PM
Downloaded 'The Prestige' last night for first time. Good show with a scary good cast!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2011, 10:13:18 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 29, 2011, 12:42:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2011, 12:13:23 AM
I have yet to read a good review of Hangover 2. The consensus is that it is an unashamed and worse carbon copy of the first one.
4 stars in total film,
most of my mates thought the same as me. It is kinda the same format all right but funnier and in fairness most laughs you dont see coming,  judge for yourself. though
I haven't seen Total Film so I'm still right.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on May 30, 2011, 09:53:57 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2011, 12:13:23 AM
I have yet to read a good review of Hangover 2. The consensus is that it is an unashamed and worse carbon copy of the first one.
I thought the first was hugely overrated?  Maybe my expectations were too high based on the hype as I didn't see it for a long time after it released?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 30, 2011, 10:10:44 AM
Watched The curious case of Benjamin Button last night. Odd film but well acted and likable. Would be a horrible life
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 30, 2011, 11:33:54 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2011, 10:13:18 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 29, 2011, 12:42:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 29, 2011, 12:13:23 AM
I have yet to read a good review of Hangover 2. The consensus is that it is an unashamed and worse carbon copy of the first one.
4 stars in total film,
most of my mates thought the same as me. It is kinda the same format all right but funnier and in fairness most laughs you dont see coming,  judge for yourself. though
I haven't seen Total Film so I'm still right.
:D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on May 30, 2011, 12:07:43 PM
Watched Invictus last night! Thought it was good enough show. Matt Damon was very good in it. I watched it after a few pints which may have had an influence on me but i thought lots of bits were funny - alot of subtle humour in it???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on May 30, 2011, 12:20:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 30, 2011, 10:10:44 AM
Watched The curious case of Benjamin Button last night. Odd film but well acted and likable. Would be a horrible life

Watched it for the first time last nite......the story was told very well and I have to admit that it got me at the end...... think I have gone soft since I have had kids of my own....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 30, 2011, 02:40:20 PM
A very underrated Bond movie on now, On her Majesty's secret service
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on May 30, 2011, 07:29:18 PM
Get the cans and junk food ready for tonight.  Garrrh

22:00 Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (T) (2004, Comedy) The struggling owner of a run-down gym is forced to take drastic action to prevent an arrogant fitness guru buying the business out from under him - and enlists his customers to form a dodgeball team in the hope of triumphing in the US championships. Sporting comedy, starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Christine Taylor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on May 30, 2011, 08:25:04 PM
A Few Good Men is on at the same time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on May 31, 2011, 09:08:27 AM
Dodgeball, every time.
Fuckin Chuck Norris..
I seen that Benjamin Button not too long ago, odd oul film alright. It just seemed very slow and boring to me and her. I know its not an action film like but it seemed to go on forever.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on May 31, 2011, 10:59:36 AM
Saw NEDS there at the weekend and as someone pointed out average enough.
Seen three days later with Russel Crowe, good show but a bit for fetched.
Seen another film A Prohet, french subtitled, brilliant.  Said on the back of box  "God Father meets Scarface"   that drew me in.

Plenty of great foreign language films out there if you can out up with reading subtitles.  I mentioned a few pages back a couple.  Mesrine - about a famous french bank robber, good show and the other one was Tell No One.  Brilliant.  Im just wondering has anybody took me on :D and watched them, and what they thought of them.

Ah aye got Secret in their Eyes to watch tonight.  Argentinian film, won an oscar, anyone seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on May 31, 2011, 01:15:18 PM
I was slightly disappointed with Un Prophete, don't get me wrong it was a solid 7/10 but the reviews (like the one you mentioned on the back of the dvd case) maybe put up my expectations too much.

I really loved Mesrine though, excellent films. I think Vincent Cassel is a great actor though, watch La Haine, a film he did about the slums of Paris years ago, very good.

Have lent a few of those dvds out, would need to get them all gathered up.

Must look up that "Tell No One" film.

The Lives Of Others is a good German one about the Stasi secretly monitoring actors, musicians etc back in the 80s. Great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on May 31, 2011, 02:24:43 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 31, 2011, 01:15:18 PM
I was slightly disappointed with Un Prophete, don't get me wrong it was a solid 7/10 but the reviews (like the one you mentioned on the back of the dvd case) maybe put up my expectations too much.

I really loved Mesrine though, excellent films. I think Vincent Cassel is a great actor though, watch La Haine, a film he did about the slums of Paris years ago, very good.

Have lent a few of those dvds out, would need to get them all gathered up.

Must look up that "Tell No One" film.

The Lives Of Others is a good German one about the Stasi secretly monitoring actors, musicians etc back in the 80s. Great show.
Know what you mean Don.  But I read on the internet that nearly the whole film was him in prison, so it sort of braced me for the fact that it wouldn be a as glamorous andwasnt going to be the same meteoric rise of a ganster like in scarface or godfather.  More realistic in a way and lends itself to a sequel.  Vincent Cassel is a super actor.  Must have a watch at those other films you mentioned.
Im thinking about signing up to Ilovefilm.com via the PS3.  Think its £10 a month and unlimited streaming of movies to your PS3.  Has anyone done it or know what its like?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 31, 2011, 02:42:31 PM
You should watch Gomorrah it is an Italian gangster movie.

Quote from: HiMucker on May 31, 2011, 10:59:36 AM
Saw NEDS there at the weekend and as someone pointed out average enough.
Seen three days later with Russel Crowe, good show but a bit for fetched.
Seen another film A Prohet, french subtitled, brilliant.  Said on the back of box  "God Father meets Scarface"   that drew me in.

Plenty of great foreign language films out there if you can out up with reading subtitles.  I mentioned a few pages back a couple.  Mesrine - about a famous french bank robber, good show and the other one was Tell No One.  Brilliant.  Im just wondering has anybody took me on :D and watched them, and what they thought of them.

Ah aye got Secret in their Eyes to watch tonight.  Argentinian film, won an oscar, anyone seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on May 31, 2011, 03:33:26 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 31, 2011, 02:42:31 PM
You should watch Gomorrah it is an Italian gangster movie.

Quote from: HiMucker on May 31, 2011, 10:59:36 AM
Saw NEDS there at the weekend and as someone pointed out average enough.
Seen three days later with Russel Crowe, good show but a bit for fetched.
Seen another film A Prohet, french subtitled, brilliant.  Said on the back of box  "God Father meets Scarface"   that drew me in.

Plenty of great foreign language films out there if you can out up with reading subtitles.  I mentioned a few pages back a couple.  Mesrine - about a famous french bank robber, good show and the other one was Tell No One.  Brilliant.  Im just wondering has anybody took me on :D and watched them, and what they thought of them.

Ah aye got Secret in their Eyes to watch tonight.  Argentinian film, won an oscar, anyone seen it?
Seen it lad, good show.  But i tell ye whats even better, the book!  A real eye opener into the economic systems at work in Europe.  A must read if your interested in those books on organised crime
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 31, 2011, 11:29:12 PM
The Running Man is finishing now on E4 or E3. Classic Arnie 80s movie, hard to beat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 31, 2011, 11:53:01 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on May 31, 2011, 01:15:18 PM
I was slightly disappointed with Un Prophete, don't get me wrong it was a solid 7/10 but the reviews (like the one you mentioned on the back of the dvd case) maybe put up my expectations too much.

I really loved Mesrine though, excellent films. I think Vincent Cassel is a great actor though, watch La Haine, a film he did about the slums of Paris years ago, very good.

Have lent a few of those dvds out, would need to get them all gathered up.

Must look up that "Tell No One" film.

The Lives Of Others is a good German one about the Stasi secretly monitoring actors, musicians etc back in the 80s. Great show.
The hoor is also married to Monica Bellucci.... :P

(http://www.topnews.in/files/Monica-Bellucci.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 31, 2011, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 31, 2011, 11:29:12 PM
The Running Man is finishing now on E4 or E3. Classic Arnie 80s movie, hard to beat.
Classic Arnie move indeed, hadn't seen it in years but always worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on June 02, 2011, 10:32:17 AM
Seen Wall Street: Money never sleeps last night.  Good acting decent show wouldn want to go to the cinema to it though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on June 02, 2011, 11:23:17 AM
Best foreign language film I have ever seen is one called Jeux d'enfants or "Love me if you dare" in English.

It's kind of a messed up love story but very funny and very clever with a great storyline and great acting in it.

Marion Cotillard (Inception) is also another reason to watch it!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 02, 2011, 01:32:35 PM
I saw it recently Screenexile and enjoyed it alright; interesting story. :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on June 02, 2011, 01:46:49 PM
Saw Hangover 2 last night. Thought it was dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on June 02, 2011, 02:46:11 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 02, 2011, 11:23:17 AM
Best foreign language film I have ever seen is one called Jeux d'enfants or "Love me if you dare" in English.

It's kind of a messed up love story but very funny and very clever with a great storyline and great acting in it.

Marion Cotillard (Inception) is also another reason to watch it!!
Have you or anyone else on here seen Jean de Florette or its sequel Manon des scources? Great story set in rural France but it could be set amongst country people anywhere.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on June 02, 2011, 02:53:16 PM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.

Whos in 'none'?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 03:06:02 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on June 02, 2011, 02:53:16 PM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.

Whos in 'none'?

:-\ good one  *cough*
;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 02, 2011, 05:05:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 02, 2011, 01:46:49 PM
Saw Hangover 2 last night. Thought it was dung.

Ain't that the truth. Had to see it twice because my freind wanted to go see it. I wouldn't show it to the dog but somebody decided this movie had to be made and will probably make another.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on June 02, 2011, 08:27:22 PM
13 assassins.  Great film.  Fighting when there are no subtitles and subtitles when there is no fighting.  Win win.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on June 03, 2011, 12:33:42 AM
Best foreign films I've watched:

The Bicycle Thief
Amelie
Cinema Paradiso
Il Postino

Must watch the likes of Ran or any of Akira Kurosawa's stuff. They look decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 03, 2011, 01:19:23 AM
I saw the new  X Men movie tonight. Average

6 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: attheraces on June 03, 2011, 01:27:01 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?

No I've never watched it, never even knew about it to be honest. Is it a sequel yeh? Any good? I might download it from pirate bay itunes here now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 03, 2011, 01:38:07 AM
Quote from: andoireabu on June 02, 2011, 08:27:22 PM
13 assassins.  Great film.  Fighting when there are no subtitles and subtitles when there is no fighting.  Win win.

It is a serious movie. The final battle scene is epic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?

Have to agree - UNREAL show. Which scene stands out for you? I like the scene at the cool lads going away party if that makes sense!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on June 03, 2011, 10:47:08 AM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?

Have to agree - UNREAL show. Which scene stands out for you? I like the scene at the cool lads going away party if that makes sense!
Is it the scene were Ze makes the boy choose which kid to kill and then shoots the wee kid in the foot.  Brutal scene.

Seen Secret in their eyes last night.  Very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:35:43 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 03, 2011, 10:47:08 AM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?

Have to agree - UNREAL show. Which scene stands out for you? I like the scene at the cool lads going away party if that makes sense!
Is it the scene were Ze makes the boy choose which kid to kill and then shoots the wee kid in the foot.  Brutal scene.

aye, that's the one - reminded me of the going out in derry one night ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:37:56 PM
Quote from: attheraces on June 03, 2011, 01:27:01 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?

No I've never watched it, never even knew about it to be honest. Is it a sequel yeh? Any good? I might download it from pirate bay itunes here now.
I have it in the house but haven't had the chance to watch it yet - i think it's not exactly a sequel, more a follow on with different characters.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bloodybreakball on June 03, 2011, 01:22:48 PM
I thought there was a great ending to 'city og god'.
ameilie is my favourite foirgien langauge film, absolutely brilliant, one of the tag lines on the dvd says' it's perfect' and i have tp agree with that fantastic film. again audrey tatou is a good reason to watch it.
unfortunately ive never seen love me if you dare, must look it out if you's boys says its a good film. seen there recently marion collitard had a baby with the fella out of that, for i seen on some website she had a wean and i though dicaprio was still plonking her, but now i know better
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 01:26:17 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:35:43 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 03, 2011, 10:47:08 AM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?

Have to agree - UNREAL show. Which scene stands out for you? I like the scene at the cool lads going away party if that makes sense!
Is it the scene were Ze makes the boy choose which kid to kill and then shoots the wee kid in the foot.  Brutal scene.

aye, that's the one - reminded me of the going out in derry one night ;)
What shootings or the disco scene? lol
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 01:27:46 PM
Saw Hangover 2 last night. it was good enough - basically the same storyline with most of the same classic lines but still enjoyed it! If its not broke don't fix it i suppose! Doubt if they'll get a third out of it though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on June 03, 2011, 03:26:11 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 01:26:17 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:35:43 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 03, 2011, 10:47:08 AM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on June 03, 2011, 10:35:05 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 03, 2011, 12:20:49 AM
Quote from: attheraces on June 02, 2011, 02:51:12 PM
City of God is in Portugese but it is an absolute master piece. It's my favourite foreign film bar none.
super show alright, one scene in particular always stands out for me.  Have you watched the other one 'city of men'?

Have to agree - UNREAL show. Which scene stands out for you? I like the scene at the cool lads going away party if that makes sense!
Is it the scene were Ze makes the boy choose which kid to kill and then shoots the wee kid in the foot.  Brutal scene.

aye, that's the one - reminded me of the going out in derry one night ;)
What shootings or the disco scene? lol
Lads, Lads, yous are talking about the city of culture here, have a bit of respect!  Now if you excuse me theres we bast**ds out in the yard stealing pallets  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on June 04, 2011, 12:03:50 PM
Harry Potter - Deathly Hollows Part 1 - very disappointing
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on June 07, 2011, 12:00:37 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 03, 2011, 01:19:23 AM
I saw the new  X Men movie tonight. Average

6 out of 10
Went to see it last night.  Thought it was pretty good if you like comic hero films 7.5/10.  Hugh Jackman cameo was good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 07, 2011, 12:13:56 PM
Watched the first hour of True Grit last night, very slow so far and can barely understand a word Jeff Bridges was saying.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on June 07, 2011, 01:42:34 PM
Seen it a while ago too, that True Grit. Very slow and just plaine boring like, I wish I handn't watched the rest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 07, 2011, 06:33:04 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 07, 2011, 12:00:37 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 03, 2011, 01:19:23 AM
I saw the new  X Men movie tonight. Average

6 out of 10
Went to see it last night.  Thought it was pretty good if you like comic hero films 7.5/10.  Hugh Jackman cameo was good

I like all movies as long as they are good. I just don't think the comic book hero movies are all that good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 07, 2011, 06:41:26 PM
Quote from: EagleLord on June 07, 2011, 01:42:34 PM
Seen it a while ago too, that True Grit. Very slow and just plaine boring like, I wish I handn't watched the rest.

The Cohen Brothers.
Millers Crossing 1990
Barton Fink 1991
The Hudsucker Proxy 1993
Fargo 1994
The Big Lebowski 1998
Oh Brother Where Art Thou 2000

Great stuff altogether.......the rest is ok but that is the 10 year span where they were on top of their game.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on June 09, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Great film on Network 2, starting at 9pm, called A History of Violence.

Maria Bello, woof woof.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on June 09, 2011, 09:04:43 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 09, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Great film on Network 2, starting at 9pm, called A History of Violence.

Maria Bello, woof woof.

Awful movie. Great bouts of completely gratuitous ridin' in it though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 09, 2011, 09:11:15 PM
American History X on ITV4 at 22.00 tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on June 09, 2011, 09:31:02 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 09, 2011, 09:04:43 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 09, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Great film on Network 2, starting at 9pm, called A History of Violence.

Maria Bello, woof woof.

Awful movie. Great bouts of completely gratuitous ridin' in it though.

Is there any other kind?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on June 10, 2011, 02:39:47 PM
watched Paperman last night.
Maybe I'm not "artsy" enough to get it - obviously I'm not.
We actually persevered to the end and laughed throughout at how bad it was....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on June 11, 2011, 12:55:05 PM
Have me 4 year old niece staying with me for the night.
Any reccomendations  on what terrors of this age watch?
I have downloaded Tangled which is some movie based on Rapunzel and also a few Dora cartoons.
What else is there that I can have for her so that I can throw her in front of the telly and hopefully keep her quiet for the night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on June 11, 2011, 02:11:35 PM
Matilda with Danny DeVito.  Live action Rapunzel really.

Toy Story

Thunderpants

Horton hear a Hoo.  Brother in law and family (6,5 and 2) seen it recently and are raving about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on June 11, 2011, 03:30:30 PM
Watched city of men last night - if city of god is premier league - i'd put city of men in the conference!!! Watchable though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 13, 2011, 12:09:09 PM
How the hell did 127 hours get an Oscar nomination?  Critics really don't have a baldy.  Mad story etc but the film was nothing special and it is up there with that Ryan Reynolds buried tripe.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 13, 2011, 12:53:41 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on June 11, 2011, 03:30:30 PM
Watched city of men last night - if city of god is premier league - i'd put city of men in the conference!!! Watchable though
cheers, saves me watching it in a hurry then.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on June 15, 2011, 12:48:17 PM
Saw The Fighter last night. Very good film. Can't imagine that the the main characters' reallife sisters  (7 of them) would have been too happy as to how they were portrayed in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2011, 01:21:15 PM
Quote from: Canalman on June 15, 2011, 12:48:17 PM
Saw The Fighter last night. Very good film. Can't imagine that the the main characters' reallife sisters  (7 of them) would have been too happy as to how they were portrayed in it.
watched the fighter last night also and was thinking the exact same thing!
not a very flattering portrayl!
good enough show but overall
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on June 20, 2011, 12:10:07 PM
from twitter

I personally like reading reviews of crap films. Looks like I'm not the only one:

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2011/06/is-green-lantern-the-norm-peterson-of-superhero-movies-and-24-other-urgent-questions.html?mbid=social_mobile_tweet (http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2011/06/is-green-lantern-the-norm-peterson-of-superhero-movies-and-24-other-urgent-questions.html?mbid=social_mobile_tweet)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on June 20, 2011, 01:13:57 PM
I have to bring the your fellah and his mates to Green Lantern for his birthday this Fri - I'm now looking forward to the snooze.  Thanks Elmo!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:16:41 PM
How does lovefilm.com work? I just signed up, I clicked "rent" under the film I want...now what? Do I just wait for them to e-mail me or what?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on June 27, 2011, 09:28:51 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:16:41 PM
How does lovefilm.com work? I just signed up, I clicked "rent" under the film I want...now what? Do I just wait for them to e-mail me or what?

Did Amazon send you a voucher as well??

I might ign up for a month to get the £20 from Amazon just then cancel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 27, 2011, 09:28:51 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:16:41 PM
How does lovefilm.com work? I just signed up, I clicked "rent" under the film I want...now what? Do I just wait for them to e-mail me or what?

Did Amazon send you a voucher as well??

I might ign up for a month to get the £20 from Amazon just then cancel.

Yeah, got it in the post today. Was gonna do the same but it seems to be a great set-up (70 000 titles on DVD!) so I think I might keep it. I signed up for 3 films a month which works out at £4.99/month.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on June 27, 2011, 09:35:19 PM
Went to see Bridesmaids at the weekend and was afraid it wouldn't live up to the reviews I had read but have to say I enjoyed it immensely.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 27, 2011, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 03, 2011, 12:33:42 AM
Best foreign films I've watched:

The Bicycle Thief
Amelie
Cinema Paradiso
Il Postino

Must watch the likes of Ran or any of Akira Kurosawa's stuff. They look decent.

The best foreign film I saw, was Clerks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 27, 2011, 09:40:12 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 27, 2011, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 03, 2011, 12:33:42 AM
Best foreign films I've watched:

The Bicycle Thief
Amelie
Cinema Paradiso
Il Postino

Must watch the likes of Ran or any of Akira Kurosawa's stuff. They look decent.

The best foreign film I saw, was Clerks.
speaking about disappointing sequels, clerks II was appalling.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on June 27, 2011, 09:42:35 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 27, 2011, 09:40:12 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 27, 2011, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 03, 2011, 12:33:42 AM
Best foreign films I've watched:

The Bicycle Thief
Amelie
Cinema Paradiso
Il Postino

Must watch the likes of Ran or any of Akira Kurosawa's stuff. They look decent.

The best foreign film I saw, was Clerks.
speaking about disappointing sequels, clerks II was appalling.

Nonsense! Great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on June 27, 2011, 09:49:18 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 27, 2011, 09:40:12 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on June 27, 2011, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 03, 2011, 12:33:42 AM
Best foreign films I've watched:

The Bicycle Thief
Amelie
Cinema Paradiso
Il Postino

Must watch the likes of Ran or any of Akira Kurosawa's stuff. They look decent.

The best foreign film I saw, was Clerks.
speaking about disappointing sequels, clerks II was appalling.

Clerks II was brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Just Puck It on June 27, 2011, 11:52:17 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 27, 2011, 09:28:51 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:16:41 PM
How does lovefilm.com work? I just signed up, I clicked "rent" under the film I want...now what? Do I just wait for them to e-mail me or what?

Did Amazon send you a voucher as well??

I might ign up for a month to get the £20 from Amazon just then cancel.

Yeah, got it in the post today. Was gonna do the same but it seems to be a great set-up (70 000 titles on DVD!) so I think I might keep it. I signed up for 3 films a month which works out at £4.99/month.

Brilliant system but I've found myself watching the DVDs then taking two or three weeks to manage to get them sent back - maybe not even getting the three a month in!  One downside is with popular films you find that they aren't as readily available, can be a month or two wait!  But if you fire them to the top of your list and they aren't available they'll send you the next one after it...works out well enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 28, 2011, 09:58:06 AM
Quote from: Just Puck It on June 27, 2011, 11:52:17 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 27, 2011, 09:28:51 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:16:41 PM
How does lovefilm.com work? I just signed up, I clicked "rent" under the film I want...now what? Do I just wait for them to e-mail me or what?

Did Amazon send you a voucher as well??

I might ign up for a month to get the £20 from Amazon just then cancel.

Yeah, got it in the post today. Was gonna do the same but it seems to be a great set-up (70 000 titles on DVD!) so I think I might keep it. I signed up for 3 films a month which works out at £4.99/month.

Brilliant system but I've found myself watching the DVDs then taking two or three weeks to manage to get them sent back - maybe not even getting the three a month in!  One downside is with popular films you find that they aren't as readily available, can be a month or two wait!  But if you fire them to the top of your list and they aren't available they'll send you the next one after it...works out well enough.

I think that might be my problem. I rented the remake of True Grit, and since it's a new release this might be the reason for the delay. Think I'll cancel it and rent an older title.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cáthasaigh on June 28, 2011, 12:08:41 PM
The new Brendan Gleeson film 'The Guard', written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the same lad as 'In Bruges', looks like it will be good craic. It doesn't come out for a few weeks but I will be watching closely for a downloadable copy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Just Puck It on June 28, 2011, 12:56:45 PM
Quote from: paco on June 28, 2011, 09:58:06 AM
Quote from: Just Puck It on June 27, 2011, 11:52:17 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 27, 2011, 09:28:51 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:16:41 PM
How does lovefilm.com work? I just signed up, I clicked "rent" under the film I want...now what? Do I just wait for them to e-mail me or what?

Did Amazon send you a voucher as well??

I might ign up for a month to get the £20 from Amazon just then cancel.

Yeah, got it in the post today. Was gonna do the same but it seems to be a great set-up (70 000 titles on DVD!) so I think I might keep it. I signed up for 3 films a month which works out at £4.99/month.

Brilliant system but I've found myself watching the DVDs then taking two or three weeks to manage to get them sent back - maybe not even getting the three a month in!  One downside is with popular films you find that they aren't as readily available, can be a month or two wait!  But if you fire them to the top of your list and they aren't available they'll send you the next one after it...works out well enough.

I think that might be my problem. I rented the remake of True Grit, and since it's a new release this might be the reason for the delay. Think I'll cancel it and rent an older title.

As long as you leave it at the top of your list, you will get it eventually.  They will send you out whatever you have in second place if it's not there - you don't need to cancel it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 29, 2011, 09:45:07 AM
Watched both the Adjustment Bureau and Hereafter recently, both very good.

Don't usually watch comedies, but there was nothing else on the other night so watched Forgetting Sarah Marshal.  Mila Kunis was unbelievable in it, and I am near sure Tony Baloney was starring in it too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cáthasaigh on June 29, 2011, 10:54:26 AM
Your man Nicholas Cage must have some serious money issues considering the roles he is taking on lately. Season of the Witch and Drive Angry were unmitigated loads of dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on June 29, 2011, 11:46:34 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 29, 2011, 09:45:07 AM
Watched both the Adjustment Bureau and Hereafter recently, both very good.

Don't usually watch comedies, but there was nothing else on the other night so watched Forgetting Sarah Marshal.  Mila Kunis was unbelievable in it, and I am near sure Tony Baloney was starring in it too.
Aye, decent show - all depends on whether you like Brand or not though.  Get him to the Greek isn't great though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 29, 2011, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: Cáthasaigh on June 29, 2011, 10:54:26 AM
Your man Nicholas Cage must have some serious money issues considering the roles he is taking on lately. Season of the Witch and Drive Angry were unmitigated loads of dung.

Big time, he appears in any old dirt now.  That Drive Angry looks something like that dung he did where he turned into a Skeleton on a motorbike.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on June 29, 2011, 12:04:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 29, 2011, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: Cáthasaigh on June 29, 2011, 10:54:26 AM
Your man Nicholas Cage must have some serious money issues considering the roles he is taking on lately. Season of the Witch and Drive Angry were unmitigated loads of dung.

Big time, he appears in any old dirt now.  That Drive Angry looks something like that dung he did where he turned into a Skeleton on a motorbike.

Apart from Leaving Las Vegas, was he ever really that good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 29, 2011, 12:09:51 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on June 29, 2011, 12:04:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 29, 2011, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: Cáthasaigh on June 29, 2011, 10:54:26 AM
Your man Nicholas Cage must have some serious money issues considering the roles he is taking on lately. Season of the Witch and Drive Angry were unmitigated loads of dung.

Big time, he appears in any old dirt now.  That Drive Angry looks something like that dung he did where he turned into a Skeleton on a motorbike.

Apart from Leaving Las Vegas, was he ever really that good?

Face/Off?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 30, 2011, 03:10:39 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 27, 2011, 09:28:51 PM
Quote from: paco on June 27, 2011, 09:16:41 PM
How does lovefilm.com work? I just signed up, I clicked "rent" under the film I want...now what? Do I just wait for them to e-mail me or what?

Did Amazon send you a voucher as well??

I might ign up for a month to get the £20 from Amazon just then cancel.

Did you sign up for the offer? How do you get the £20 voucher? I thought I read that it should come with the DVD, but my DVD arrived today and there was no sign of a voucher  ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on June 30, 2011, 03:15:08 PM
Saw The Rite last night on dvd. Very average imo, could/should have been better.

Looking forward to The Valkyrie on Net. 2 tonight.Have heard alot of good things about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on June 30, 2011, 03:58:30 PM
Paco - no I was waiting on you getting yours and approving before I signed up!

Ay good films in the cinema tonight? Anyone seen "The Way" yet I think it could be the winner.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on June 30, 2011, 09:19:08 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on June 30, 2011, 03:58:30 PM
Paco - no I was waiting on you getting yours and approving before I signed up!

Ay good films in the cinema tonight? Anyone seen "The Way" yet I think it could be the winner.

Turns out they e-mail the voucher, supposedly you recieve it within 30 days of your online registration.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 30, 2011, 10:38:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 29, 2011, 09:45:07 AM
Watched both the Adjustment Bureau and Hereafter recently, both very good.

Don't usually watch comedies, but there was nothing else on the other night so watched Forgetting Sarah Marshal.  Mila Kunis was unbelievable in it, and I am near sure Tony Baloney was starring in it too.
You forgot the "l" at the end of Marshall.

Who was the handsome f**ker that looked like me? Have seen it a few times and I definitely haven't seen me in it. Agree that Mila Kunis something else.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on July 03, 2011, 01:47:57 AM
Transformers: too long. The robots are the best actors in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on July 03, 2011, 01:57:50 AM
Quote from: Cáthasaigh on June 29, 2011, 10:54:26 AM
Your man Nicholas Cage must have some serious money issues considering the roles he is taking on lately.

http://www.ivillage.com/nicolas-cage-money-problems/1-a-63375
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 03, 2011, 10:58:54 AM
Saw two films recently in the cinema. Bad Teacher and Bridemaids. Surprisingly quite good. Nothing to write home about, but both good wee movies to break the week up.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cáthasaigh on July 03, 2011, 11:26:10 AM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on June 29, 2011, 12:04:17 PM

Apart from Leaving Las Vegas, was he ever really that good?

He was pretty good in 'Bad Lieutenant - Port Of Call New Orleans' but he was plaing an out of his scone junkie; seemed to be a natural in the role too. Very good show, some seriously funny scenes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 03, 2011, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Cáthasaigh on July 03, 2011, 11:26:10 AM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on June 29, 2011, 12:04:17 PM

Apart from Leaving Las Vegas, was he ever really that good?

He was pretty good in 'Bad Lieutenant - Port Of Call New Orleans' but he was plaing an out of his scone junkie; seemed to be a natural in the role too. Very good show, some seriously funny scenes.

I thought Bad Lieutenant was rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on July 04, 2011, 01:44:40 PM
Quote from: Cáthasaigh on July 03, 2011, 11:26:10 AM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on June 29, 2011, 12:04:17 PM

Apart from Leaving Las Vegas, was he ever really that good?

He was pretty good in 'Bad Lieutenant - Port Of Call New Orleans' but he was plaing an out of his scone junkie; seemed to be a natural in the role too. Very good show, some seriously funny scenes.

Think you are right about the natural thing - in Leaving Las Vegas he was an out of his scone alco.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on July 04, 2011, 01:47:18 PM
I have read the Da Vinci Code book, and have the film taped to be watched; but this last while have heard critics say it was one of the worst movies ever made - should I waste 3 hours of my life or is it worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 04, 2011, 02:11:01 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on July 04, 2011, 01:47:18 PM
I have read the Da Vinci Code book, and have the film taped to be watched; but this last while have heard critics say it was one of the worst movies ever made - should I waste 3 hours of my life or is it worth watching?
not one of the worst movies ever, but not worth wasting 3 hours of your life for either.  On the plus side, as you've read the book you might be able to follow the plot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on July 04, 2011, 09:08:54 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 04, 2011, 02:11:01 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on July 04, 2011, 01:47:18 PM
I have read the Da Vinci Code book, and have the film taped to be watched; but this last while have heard critics say it was one of the worst movies ever made - should I waste 3 hours of my life or is it worth watching?
not one of the worst movies ever, but not worth wasting 3 hours of your life for either.  On the plus side, as you've read the book you might be able to follow the plot.

Ta
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 04, 2011, 09:22:24 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 03, 2011, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Cáthasaigh on July 03, 2011, 11:26:10 AM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on June 29, 2011, 12:04:17 PM

Apart from Leaving Las Vegas, was he ever really that good?

He was pretty good in 'Bad Lieutenant - Port Of Call New Orleans' but he was plaing an out of his scone junkie; seemed to be a natural in the role too. Very good show, some seriously funny scenes.


I thought Bad Lieutenant was rubbish.
I told you at the time you were wrong.

Cage is made for a certain type of movie.

Good uns:

Leaving Las Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas
Wild at Heart
Raising Arizona
Lord of War
Adaptation
Matchstick Men

Ave:

Red Rock West
Face Off
Peggy Sue Got Married
Rumble Fish
The Rock
Con Air

The Rest:

Crap
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on July 04, 2011, 09:51:51 PM
I remember reading he was in a bit of bother with the IRS, so i would say that is why he is keeping busy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 04, 2011, 10:18:23 PM
I though Bad Lieutenant was decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 05, 2011, 12:01:29 AM
Saw Transformers 3 tonight, in 2D. Was better than the 2nd film, that's not saying much, as it had a better storyline. Special effects were outstanding, but I wasn't dying about about the film. Your doll that replaced Megan Fox, can't act for shite. Just the same expression on her face the whole film, wooden.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 05, 2011, 12:08:56 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 05, 2011, 12:01:29 AM
Saw Transformers 3 tonight, in 2D. Was better than the 2nd film, that's not saying much, as it had a better storyline. Special effects were outstanding, but I wasn't dying about about the film. Your doll that replaced Megan Fox, can't act for shite. Just the same expression on her face the whole film, wooden.

In fairness, you don't go to watch Transformers for an intricate plot but even for a Michael Bay film about an ancient intergalactic war between two rival species of highly advanced robots the plot was preposterous. The pro-America shite in it is unbearable too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 12:04:09 PM
There was a very good film on RTE on Sunday night called Garage.
Very poignant and a great performance by Pat Shortt in the leading role playing a slow witted petrol station worker.

Its well worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on July 05, 2011, 01:53:25 PM
Seen Unkown there with Liam Neeson, decent show, bit of a Bourne rip off though.
Watched the Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon.  Quirky film, thought it was also decent but id imagine a fair few people will hate it.  Both 6/10 Id say
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 05, 2011, 02:00:14 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on July 05, 2011, 01:53:25 PM
Seen Unkown there with Liam Neeson, decent show, bit of a Bourne rip off though.
Watched the Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon.  Quirky film, thought it was also decent but id imagine a fair few people will hate it.  Both 6/10 Id say

I thought Unknown was the biggest pile of dung I had seen in a long time.  Bored the hole of me to be honest, not even a bit of dirt in it or nothing.  The Adjustment Bureau was much better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 05, 2011, 02:01:00 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 12:04:09 PM
There was a very good film on RTE on Sunday night called Garage.
Very poignant and a great performance by Pat Shortt in the leading role playing a slow witted petrol station worker.

Its well worth a look.

Totally agree (+1 the correct term I believe). A  trully shocking twist and ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 02:07:01 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 05, 2011, 02:01:00 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 12:04:09 PM
There was a very good film on RTE on Sunday night called Garage.
Very poignant and a great performance by Pat Shortt in the leading role playing a slow witted petrol station worker.

Its well worth a look.

Totally agree (+1 the correct term I believe). A  trully shocking twist and ending.

You know its a good film when you are left thinking about it for a long time afterwards and thats how I am after seeing it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on July 05, 2011, 02:16:41 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 02:07:01 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 05, 2011, 02:01:00 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 12:04:09 PM
There was a very good film on RTE on Sunday night called Garage.
Very poignant and a great performance by Pat Shortt in the leading role playing a slow witted petrol station worker.

Its well worth a look.

Totally agree (+1 the correct term I believe). A  trully shocking twist and ending.

You know its a good film when you are left thinking about it for a long time afterwards and thats how I am after seeing it.

Yes - a fine piece of work.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 05, 2011, 06:33:34 PM
Yes very popular amongst demented slow witted garage workers from Tipperary but I thought it was terrible. A movie is supposed to be entertaining. A suicide is not entertaining and does not make a movie.[ :)quote author=Hardy link=topic=5246.msg983940#msg983940 date=1309871801]
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 02:07:01 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 05, 2011, 02:01:00 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 12:04:09 PM
There was a very good film on RTE on Sunday night called Garage.
Very poignant and a great performance by Pat Shortt in the leading role playing a slow witted petrol station worker.

Its well worth a look.

Totally agree (+1 the correct term I believe). A  trully shocking twist and ending.

You know its a good film when you are left thinking about it for a long time afterwards and thats how I am after seeing it.

Yes - a fine piece of work.
[/quote]
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on July 05, 2011, 06:37:26 PM
I didn't know about the rule that movies must be entertaining. Sorry.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 05, 2011, 06:47:32 PM
Cheers, Pat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 05, 2011, 07:50:58 PM
Aye cheers Pat. Any other films you can reveal the ending on?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on July 05, 2011, 07:59:54 PM
I can never understand why movie makers stick to the story when they are filming films about real events. EG - why not have the Titanic reach America and everyone just had an average journey. You would leave the cinema amazed. Or maybe Michael Collins completes his journey and nothing happens.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on July 05, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
Read the reviews for Garage here and it sounded good, so I went and read a few more on the net and it was getting rave reviews everywhere. So I went to play.com and purchased.

....And then I see Capt Pats post which kindly ruined the ending for me. Cheers lad. You owe me a £5.89. Plus compensation.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 05, 2011, 09:29:48 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on July 05, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
Read the reviews for Garage here and it sounded good, so I went and read a few more on the net and it was getting rave reviews everywhere. So I went to play.com and purchased.

....And then I see Capt Pats post which kindly ruined the ending for me. Cheers lad. You owe me a £5.89. Plus compensation.
Im with Pat on this one, thank him for stopping you wasting a few hours of your life on The Garage.  That's maybe harsh, but I'd heard great reviews and it was a disappointment to me.

But he shouldn't have posted , no way anybody would sit through it now that they know the ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 05, 2011, 10:46:22 PM
And the vvanker of the year award goes to...

I still think its worth a look. Although slow moving, the script and dialog is excellent and really captures country speak and mannerisms. Id say that city folk wouldn't really appreciate that as much. It also portrays small town mentality and touches on issues of bullying and awkward teenage issues.

Again worth a look, but if your after a thrill and eye candy from every film then give it a miss
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Forever Green on July 05, 2011, 11:15:30 PM
Anyone seen the film Basic with John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson? Thought it is was a good watch with an intriguing storyline
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on July 06, 2011, 12:03:19 AM
How does it end?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 06, 2011, 10:20:59 AM
The credits roll
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: shawshank on July 06, 2011, 11:23:48 AM
Fireflies in the Garden, I have watched this twice and think it is a super movie, stars Willem Dapoe.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on July 06, 2011, 12:41:52 PM
For Pat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSdU8tbcHY&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSdU8tbcHY&feature=related)

There's a whole series of these. Will save you weeks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 06, 2011, 12:56:37 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 06, 2011, 12:41:52 PM
For Pat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSdU8tbcHY&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuSdU8tbcHY&feature=related)

There's a whole series of these. Will save you weeks.
Is there one for The Sixth Sense in which Bruce Willis is not actually alive and is indeed "dead people"? Erm, oooppss!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Offalylad on July 06, 2011, 01:20:55 PM
Saw the new Transformers movie last night. Wouldn't really recommend it, thought it dragged out a bit. Not bad all the same though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MoChara on July 06, 2011, 01:41:42 PM
Watched the Guard the other day in the cinema, its the new Brendan Gleeson movie, pure Irish humour in it. Has to be seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on July 06, 2011, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: MoChara on July 06, 2011, 01:41:42 PM
Watched the Guard the other day in the cinema, its the new Brendan Gleeson movie, pure Irish humour in it. Has to be seen.

Is it the new In Borris on Ossary?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MoChara on July 06, 2011, 02:22:24 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on July 06, 2011, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: MoChara on July 06, 2011, 01:41:42 PM
Watched the Guard the other day in the cinema, its the new Brendan Gleeson movie, pure Irish humour in it. Has to be seen.

Is it the new In Borris on Ossary?

I don't know what that means but I'll go with Yes anyway lol
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2011, 12:34:25 AM
Quote from: MoChara on July 06, 2011, 01:41:42 PM
Watched the Guard the other day in the cinema, its the new Brendan Gleeson movie, pure Irish humour in it. Has to be seen.
Got great review in the Irish News today - 5 stars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 09, 2011, 08:32:15 AM
In my opinion people deserve a warning about movies that end like that. A sixth sense twist it was not. It was on rte a few nights before I had posted it. People commit hari kari in movies quite a bit. In movies I would reccomend like Letters from Iwo Jima or 13 warriors it features quite a bit. Garage was an ok movie up to a point at which it went below the belt. Now for me that was an evening ruined I am sure others felt the same. It is not the only movie I felt was tripe for the way in which it handled suicide. There is one with Colin Meaney as a tr**p in London where he wants to commit suicide and the theme of the movie is what loss would he be. Another movie worth avoiding.

Quote from: Bogball XV on July 05, 2011, 09:29:48 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on July 05, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
Read the reviews for Garage here and it sounded good, so I went and read a few more on the net and it was getting rave reviews everywhere. So I went to play.com and purchased.

....And then I see Capt Pats post which kindly ruined the ending for me. Cheers lad. You owe me a £5.89. Plus compensation.
Im with Pat on this one, thank him for stopping you wasting a few hours of your life on The Garage.  That's maybe harsh, but I'd heard great reviews and it was a disappointment to me.

But he shouldn't have posted , no way anybody would sit through it now that they know the ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2011, 09:00:05 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 09, 2011, 08:32:15 AM
In my opinion people deserve a warning about movies that end like that. A sixth sense twist it was not. It was on rte a few nights before I had posted it. People commit hari kari in movies quite a bit, in movies I would reccomend like Letters from Iwo Jima or 13 warriors it features quite a bit. Garage was an ok movie up to a point at which it went below the belt. Now for me that was an evening ruined I am sure others felt the same. It is not the only movie I felt was tripe for the way in which it handled suicide. There is one with Colin Meaney as a tr**p i n London where he wants to commit suicide and the theme of the movie is what loss would he be. Another movie worth avoiding.

Quote from: Bogball XV on July 05, 2011, 09:29:48 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on July 05, 2011, 08:26:58 PM
Read the reviews for Garage here and it sounded good, so I went and read a few more on the net and it was getting rave reviews everywhere. So I went to play.com and purchased.

....And then I see Capt Pats post which kindly ruined the ending for me. Cheers lad. You owe me a £5.89. Plus compensation.
Im with Pat on this one, thank him for stopping you wasting a few hours of your life on The Garage.  That's maybe harsh, but I'd heard great reviews and it was a disappointment to me.

But he shouldn't have posted , no way anybody would sit through it now that they know the ending.
"The Garage has a crap ending IMO. Avoid" would have been sufficient.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on July 09, 2011, 03:28:16 PM
Making a rare appearance at the flicks tonight, choices are The Guard, Bridesmaids, Larry Crowne & Bad Teacher. Is The Guard the best of this bunch? Transformers & Kung Fu Panda were automatically ruled out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on July 09, 2011, 03:30:36 PM
I actually heard bridesmaids is suppose to be funny enough!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 09, 2011, 03:52:12 PM
Anyone ever seen Redacted? It's a film about the Iraq war directed by Brian de Palma. After the past few days, I'll not say anything in case I spoil it, but it was a very controversial film and I was wondering if if anyone else had seen it, or what they thought of it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on July 09, 2011, 07:15:03 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 09, 2011, 03:28:16 PM
Making a rare appearance at the flicks tonight, choices are The Guard, Bridesmaids, Larry Crowne & Bad Teacher. Is The Guard the best of this bunch? Transformers & Kung f* Panda were automatically ruled out.

Narrow that down to the Guard and Bridesmaids. I saw Bridesmaids and thought it was pretty funny. Havent seen The Guard yet. Workmate says Bad Teacher is pants, and Larry Crowne is getting crappy enough reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on July 09, 2011, 07:23:49 PM
anyone seen cedar rapids? is it any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on July 09, 2011, 11:02:15 PM
Bridesmaids was actually really good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 09, 2011, 11:20:48 PM
The guard I would say was the best of those movies mentioned. The rest are all pretty decent but nothing spectacular.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Chéad rogha on July 10, 2011, 07:11:54 PM
Really enjoyed the Guard. Some great one liners and has a darker undertone. Gleeson is superb as usual. 4\5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 10, 2011, 07:32:01 PM
Quote from: The Worker on July 09, 2011, 07:23:49 PM
anyone seen cedar rapids? is it any use?

Dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Forever Green on July 11, 2011, 01:09:36 AM
Friday."You got knocked the f**k out" ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 11, 2011, 09:29:21 AM
Saw The Guard last night. A good flick, Cheadle , Flanagan and Cunningham were brilliant in it imo. Think Bad Lieutenant (Keitel) meets Local Hero. Brilliant set of minor characters.
Well worth a look imo.

Plenty of good natured Dub bashing in it for some of the yokels posting here. Leoneesque finish to it and all.

4/5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Declan on July 11, 2011, 09:42:16 AM
QuoteInsert Quote
Saw The Guard last night. A good flick, Cheadle , Flanagan and Cunningham were brilliant in it imo. Think Bad Lieutenant (Keitel) meets Local Hero. Brilliant set of minor characters.
Well worth a look imo.

Plenty of good natured Dub bashing in it for some of the yokels posting here. Leoneesque finish to it and all.

4/5.

Yep - Saw it Sat night. Very enjoyable. Gleeson is superb and the rest of the cast very good as well. Some brilliant lines in it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on July 11, 2011, 11:39:49 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 11, 2011, 09:29:21 AM
Saw The Guard last night. A good flick, Cheadle , Flanagan and Cunningham were brilliant in it imo. Think Bad Lieutenant (Keitel) meets Local Hero. Brilliant set of minor characters.
Well worth a look imo.

Plenty of good natured Dub bashing in it for some of the yokels posting here. Leoneesque finish to it and all.

4/5.

This yokel cannot translate the elegant Dublinese of the phrase "Leoneesque finish to it and all." Can you help, as the local hedge school master is out on the mountain milking the goat?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 11, 2011, 05:37:46 PM
I watched a movie last night that I had never heard of before called Sling Blade. Written, directed and starring Billy Bob Thornton. Tells the story of a mentally challenged man who was put in a psych hospital for killing his mother and her lover when he was 12. He is released and goes to live in the community he came from. Although the end is a litte predictable - the movie is great. 4.5/5

Watched the entire movie and at the end was told that the lead role was played by Billy Bob Thornton and I couldn't believe it. He won an oscar for best screenplay and was nominated for best actor for this film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Forever Green on July 17, 2011, 12:55:44 AM
Watched the second Boondock Saints film. Shite compared to the first one but they were never going to live up to the first one
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Post by: laoislad on July 17, 2011, 10:09:52 AM
Watched Source Code last night.
I liked it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 17, 2011, 10:31:51 AM
Watched a couple of films over the weekend.

Grown Ups - If you like Adam Sandler, you'll enjoy this film. After a run of poor films like Click, Adam is back to his best again. Some good laughs in it.

Knight & Day - Decent enough film, but wasn't brilliant. Didn't hold my attention in bits, found myself checking emails and Twitter on my phone. That said, Daiz sure can control a car!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on July 17, 2011, 03:17:25 PM
turned off 'The American' after about 20 mins and put Green Zone on instead. think i made the right decision!
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Post by: whitegoodman on July 17, 2011, 03:24:58 PM
Not sure if its been mentioned but lincon lawyer good show. Wouldn't be Matt mcconaghy biggest fan but he was good in this and good storyline
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 17, 2011, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: clarshack on July 17, 2011, 03:17:25 PM
turned off 'The American' after about 20 mins and put Green Zone on instead. think i made the right decision!

Green Zone was the only action movie I ever fell asleep while watching. I liked the American.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thejuice on July 17, 2011, 09:13:36 PM
The Human Centipede is on the SyFy channel (after Sharktopus, how many oscars did that win?) if your sick in the head.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 18, 2011, 09:48:59 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 17, 2011, 04:33:37 PM
Quote from: clarshack on July 17, 2011, 03:17:25 PM
turned off 'The American' after about 20 mins and put Green Zone on instead. think i made the right decision!

Green Zone was the only action movie I ever fell asleep while watching. I liked the American.

I thought the Green Zone was ok but I agree that the American was very good.

The Lincoln Lawyer is very good too.  Someone mentioned Knight and Day, and I was thinking about that yesterday as it was being advertised on Sky and it was that bad a film I actually had to sit down and think if I had actually watched it.  I eventually remembered that I had watched the first 30 minutes then turned it off, and I would say its one of the 3 or 4 times in my life when I have just gave up on a film.

Battle Los Angeles was a 2.5 out of 5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 10:22:46 AM
Saw The Searchers again on Friday night. This film just leaves me cold, can't really see how it gets all the plaudits and I am a big fan of John Ford. Have watched it umpteen times and am still not too impressed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Declan on July 18, 2011, 02:07:27 PM
Went with the kids to watch Harry Potter at the weekend - very enjoyable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 18, 2011, 02:29:47 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 10:22:46 AM
Saw The Searchers again on Friday night. This film just leaves me cold, can't really see how it gets all the plaudits and I am a big fan of John Ford. Have watched it umpteen times and am still not too impressed.
why on earth would you keep on watching it??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 18, 2011, 04:45:35 PM
Quote from: Declan on July 18, 2011, 02:07:27 PM
Went with the kids to watch Harry Potter at the weekend - very enjoyable

Yup, watched it yesterday. Much more enjoyable than part 1 of the deathly hallows.


Tried to watch fear and loathing in las vegas last night. Couldn't get into it at all, even in the right frame of mind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 18, 2011, 04:54:56 PM
Quote from: Declan on July 18, 2011, 02:07:27 PM
Went with the kids to watch Harry Potter at the weekend - very enjoyable

I'd rather meet Hardy for a pint than watch that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on July 18, 2011, 04:55:31 PM
I'd rather you watched the film, thanks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 18, 2011, 05:09:03 PM
Watched Harry potter 3d last night. I thought it was just ok tbh. That was my first 3d cinema experience and I must say I wasn't overly impressed by that aspect of the film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on July 18, 2011, 05:39:19 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 18, 2011, 04:55:31 PM
I'd rather you watched the film, thanks.

:D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 06:02:29 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 18, 2011, 02:29:47 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 10:22:46 AM
Saw The Searchers again on Friday night. This film just leaves me cold, can't really see how it gets all the plaudits and I am a big fan of John Ford. Have watched it umpteen times and am still not too impressed.
why on earth would you keep on watching it??

Honestly, it is so highly lauded that when it is on tv I usually give it another try. A watchable flick imo but not the legendary film many think it is. Won't watch it again. Nothing else was on last Friday night anyhows.

Watched The Departed last night for the third time last night and it is a film growing on me. Didn't think much of it after first viewing. Very hard though to warm to a film with Damon in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 19, 2011, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 06:02:29 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 18, 2011, 02:29:47 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 10:22:46 AM
Saw The Searchers again on Friday night. This film just leaves me cold, can't really see how it gets all the plaudits and I am a big fan of John Ford. Have watched it umpteen times and am still not too impressed.
why on earth would you keep on watching it??

Honestly, it is so highly lauded that when it is on tv I usually give it another try. A watchable flick imo but not the legendary film many think it is. Won't watch it again. Nothing else was on last Friday night anyhows.

Watched The Departed last night for the third time last night and it is a film growing on me. Didn't think much of it after first viewing. Very hard though to warm to a film with Damon in it.
I liked The Departed, watched that other Boston flick 'The Town' recently, could have been so much better.

I also watched The Adjustment Bureau the other night, been looking forward to it for months - very disappointed, pretty poor imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 21, 2011, 07:37:56 PM
Just after watching Grizzly Man, it's more of a documentary than a film, anyone ever seen it? Tragic story, your man really seemed to be losing his mind towards the end of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 21, 2011, 08:01:44 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 19, 2011, 03:45:30 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 06:02:29 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 18, 2011, 02:29:47 PM
Quote from: Canalman on July 18, 2011, 10:22:46 AM
Saw The Searchers again on Friday night. This film just leaves me cold, can't really see how it gets all the plaudits and I am a big fan of John Ford. Have watched it umpteen times and am still not too impressed.
why on earth would you keep on watching it??

Honestly, it is so highly lauded that when it is on tv I usually give it another try. A watchable flick imo but not the legendary film many think it is. Won't watch it again. Nothing else was on last Friday night anyhows.

Watched The Departed last night for the third time last night and it is a film growing on me. Didn't think much of it after first viewing. Very hard though to warm to a film with Damon in it.
I liked The Departed, watched that other Boston flick 'The Town' recently, could have been so much better.

I also watched The Adjustment Bureau the other night, been looking forward to it for months - very disappointed, pretty poor imo.
I didn't think The Adjustment Bureau was nearly as bad as reported but would also say it was nothing special. 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on July 21, 2011, 10:17:26 PM
Quote from: paco on July 21, 2011, 07:37:56 PM
Just after watching Grizzly Man, it's more of a documentary than a film, anyone ever seen it? Tragic story, your man really seemed to be losing his mind towards the end of it.

Yeah i've seen it Paco.

Timothy Treadwell seemed a strange character.

Thought it was really interesting though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on July 21, 2011, 11:25:08 PM
Seen HP8 part 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it, 9/10

Seen Lincoln laywer and enjoyed 8.5/10

Cant believe people didnt enjoy the Adjustment Bureau, im honestly shocked tbh how different we are,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 22, 2011, 09:07:33 AM
Saw the Guard last night and had tears streaming down my face last night . . . hilarious. For an Englishman writing the Screenplay he had an excellent knowledge of local Irish humour! See it if you can!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on July 22, 2011, 09:10:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 22, 2011, 09:07:33 AM
Saw the Guard last night and had tears streaming down my face last night

Picked a bad night to go to the pictures then.   Can I suggest a spoonful of honey.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 22, 2011, 10:17:02 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 22, 2011, 09:07:33 AM
Saw the Guard last night and had tears streaming down my face last night . . . hilarious. For an Englishman writing the Screenplay he had an excellent knowledge of local Irish humour! See it if you can!

He might have been born in England but hes an Irish traveller. That is where his insight is coming from.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 22, 2011, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 21, 2011, 11:25:08 PM
Seen HP8 part 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it, 9/10

Seen Lincoln laywer and enjoyed 8.5/10

Cant believe people didnt enjoy the Adjustment Bureau, im honestly shocked tbh how different we are,
Don't worry about it, i'm just old and cynical.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 23, 2011, 12:14:04 AM
Horrible bosses is very funny.

8 out of 10. The funniest comedy that has been out in a while. The best of the American comedies that has been released this year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 26, 2011, 09:03:05 AM
Any one know any good sites for downloading movies, not that I would be into that sort of activity just asking for a friend!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 26, 2011, 09:13:25 AM
Saw The Guard last night. Not all that funny IMO.
It was ok but not as good as I thought it was going to be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 26, 2011, 09:25:24 AM
Watched that film after life with Liam neeson and Christina ricci. Apart from Christina being in the raw for the vast majority of the film I thought it was brutal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on July 26, 2011, 10:13:20 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 22, 2011, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 21, 2011, 11:25:08 PM
Seen HP8 part 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it, 9/10

Seen Lincoln laywer and enjoyed 8.5/10

Cant believe people didnt enjoy the Adjustment Bureau, im honestly shocked tbh how different we are,
Don't worry about it, i'm just old and cynical.

I tried to watch the Adjustment Bureau and fell asleep twice. Thought it was rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on July 26, 2011, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 26, 2011, 09:03:05 AM
Any one know any good sites for downloading movies, not that I would be into that sort of activity just asking for a friend!
there's a swedish one, The Buccaneers Cove or something like that that's pretty good, or so my mate told me!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on July 26, 2011, 02:54:19 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on July 26, 2011, 10:13:20 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 22, 2011, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 21, 2011, 11:25:08 PM
Seen HP8 part 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it, 9/10

Seen Lincoln laywer and enjoyed 8.5/10

Cant believe people didnt enjoy the Adjustment Bureau, im honestly shocked tbh how different we are,
Don't worry about it, i'm just old and cynical.

I tried to watch the Adjustment Bureau and fell asleep twice. Thought it was rubbish.
Fair enough, i wouldnt say that bogball, were all different, Abbeysider that reminds me the only film i fell asleep during was Tomb Raider in the cinema, after the shower scene of course, ;)

Saw Unknown recently and enjoyed it 8/10, neeson is a good lead actor...

Looking forward to Super 8, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Cowboys and Aliens and Captain America in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on July 26, 2011, 03:07:47 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on July 26, 2011, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 26, 2011, 09:03:05 AM
Any one know any good sites for downloading movies, not that I would be into that sort of activity just asking for a friend!
there's a swedish one, The Buccaneers Cove or something like that that's pretty good, or so my mate told me!

:D, took a while for the penny to drop...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on July 26, 2011, 03:49:47 PM
The Guard was very good, plenty of laughs but it had a dark side that I really liked. Definite recommendation.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 26, 2011, 04:46:26 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on July 26, 2011, 03:49:47 PM
The Guard was very good, plenty of laughs but it had a dark side that I really liked. Definite recommendation.
laoislad says you're wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on July 26, 2011, 05:23:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 26, 2011, 04:46:26 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on July 26, 2011, 03:49:47 PM
The Guard was very good, plenty of laughs but it had a dark side that I really liked. Definite recommendation.
laoislad says you're wrong.

A recommendation in itself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 26, 2011, 05:41:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 26, 2011, 04:46:26 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on July 26, 2011, 03:49:47 PM
The Guard was very good, plenty of laughs but it had a dark side that I really liked. Definite recommendation.
laoislad says you're wrong.

Careful Tony, Dinny might hit us with his manbag.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on July 26, 2011, 06:47:38 PM
Watched a few in the last week.

Source Code: Solid opening hour, but a soppy last half hour ruined it a bit.

Insidious: Like a cross between Poltergiet and Paranormal Activity, only not as good as either. Average enough.

Submarine: Nothing too original, just a British version of the quirky, coming of age comedy. I like those types of movies though, so I like this too.

The Way Back: Can understand why a lot of people didn't like this, the story isn't that riveting. Just a lot of walking for a couple of hours. The imagery is amazing though, and since I have a bit of an odd fascination with the kind of desolate, remote places that this movie was set in, it kept me happy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: whitegoodman on July 26, 2011, 07:58:58 PM
Neesons last 2 big films Taken and Unknown were very good imo, particularly Taken
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on July 26, 2011, 10:41:33 PM
Saw True Grit and Hereafter at the weekend. Really liked them both. Had the misfortune to have to sit through No Strings Attached. Pile of dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 26, 2011, 11:58:02 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on July 26, 2011, 07:58:58 PM
Neesons last 2 big films Taken and Unknown were very good imo, particularly Taken

Thought both were absolutely shite to tell the truth.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 27, 2011, 12:28:53 AM
Quote from: gallsman on July 26, 2011, 11:58:02 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on July 26, 2011, 07:58:58 PM
Neesons last 2 big films Taken and Unknown were very good imo, particularly Taken

Thought both were absolutely shite to tell the truth.
Liked Taken and only saw Unknown on Saturday night. It was alright but nothing more. It was either that or some chick flick with Mr Demi Moore and Natalie Portman. Lucky escape!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on July 27, 2011, 09:39:55 AM
Watched Catfish last nite. Was an insight into todays modern world
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 27, 2011, 02:12:11 PM
Watched Captain America and thought it was a decent effort 6.5/10. I'm a big fan of Marvel and the recent Super Hero Films.
I think they made a decent job of staying close to the original story (despite not focusing too heavily on the nazis) and linking the past to the present was subtle but very well done.
Looking forward to the Avengers Movie in 2012!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 27, 2011, 04:46:51 PM
Saw HP8 last night and it was so close to the best ending to a series of films I have ever seen . . . but then they let us down.

I won't go into more detail but overall imo it's the best series of films around. All individual films are very strong and strung together make a fascinating and well told story charting the journey from child to adult really well.

I would recommend the films to anyone but was slightly annoyed leaving the film last night.

PS. I haven't read even one of the books.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:03:02 AM
Saw The Guard tonight, very good. Really enjoyed it and the way it poked fun at the cliched buddy cop movies.

Also checked this as soon as I got home:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_1500_metre_freestyle
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on July 29, 2011, 12:10:35 AM
Saw Captain America last night, really enjoyed, it was funny, endearing and some good action...8/10 for me, theres a preview of the avengers after the credits so wait around...cant wait...thor, iron man, hulk, captain america, hawk eye, etc... all in the same movie.. 8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 29, 2011, 12:45:58 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:03:02 AM
Saw The Guard tonight, very good. Really enjoyed it and the way it poked fun at the cliched buddy cop movies.

Also checked this as soon as I got home:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_1500_metre_freestyle

Think the timing of the history changes on that page is a little bit suspect :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 29, 2011, 01:12:00 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 27, 2011, 02:12:11 PM
Watched Captain America and thought it was a decent effort 6.5/10. I'm a big fan of Marvel and the recent Super Hero Films.
I think they made a decent job of staying close to the original story (despite not focusing too heavily on the nazis) and linking the past to the present was subtle but very well done.
Looking forward to the Avengers Movie in 2012!!!!

I was a big fan of Marvel comics when I was a wee one and I've been very impressed by the job they've done on these films.  I couldn't believe how much of the story they managed to cover in the first Spiderman film, stay true to the spirit of the story* and make an entertaining action flick.

* I usually find it tiresome when people complain about films not being "true to the book".  I hear that No Country for Old Men was true to the book but in my view it turned into a pile of crap in the second half and had an ending that I'm sure was fine in the book but was out of place in a film.  Films are films and books are books, and it's okay to tailor the story to suit the medium in which it's being presented as long as the fundamental message of the original is preserved.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:56:54 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 29, 2011, 12:45:58 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:03:02 AM
Saw The Guard tonight, very good. Really enjoyed it and the way it poked fun at the cliched buddy cop movies.

Also checked this as soon as I got home:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_1500_metre_freestyle

Think the timing of the history changes on that page is a little bit suspect :)

Thought that myself. Good craic all the same!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 29, 2011, 03:33:55 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 29, 2011, 12:10:35 AM
Saw Captain America last night, really enjoyed, it was funny, endearing and some good action...8/10 for me

Saw it myself and also thought it was fairly good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 29, 2011, 03:36:45 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on July 29, 2011, 01:12:00 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 27, 2011, 02:12:11 PM
Watched Captain America and thought it was a decent effort 6.5/10. I'm a big fan of Marvel and the recent Super Hero Films.
I think they made a decent job of staying close to the original story (despite not focusing too heavily on the nazis) and linking the past to the present was subtle but very well done.
Looking forward to the Avengers Movie in 2012!!!!

I was a big fan of Marvel comics when I was a wee one and I've been very impressed by the job they've done on these films.  I couldn't believe how much of the story they managed to cover in the first Spiderman film, stay true to the spirit of the story* and make an entertaining action flick.

* I usually find it tiresome when people complain about films not being "true to the book".  I hear that No Country for Old Men was true to the book but in my view it turned into a pile of crap in the second half and had an ending that I'm sure was fine in the book but was out of place in a film.  Films are films and books are books, and it's okay to tailor the story to suit the medium in which it's being presented as long as the fundamental message of the original is preserved.

Spiderman was a fantastic effort, I am interested to see how this new film works out. I think they tried too hard with Spiderman III and it was overkill.
Iron Man was another great Marvel film and I have enjoyed the X-Men. I do agree somewhat that books are books and films are films and that you have to accept each as they are. But if you have read the book you do have a certain expectation from the film - one of the major drivers for even going to see it or for the film to be made in the first place......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on July 29, 2011, 08:43:32 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:03:02 AM
Saw The Guard tonight, very good. Really enjoyed it and the way it poked fun at the cliched buddy cop movies.

Also checked this as soon as I got home:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_1500_metre_freestyle

That is brilliant! Never even occurred to me to look that up! Nice wee detail from a great show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on July 29, 2011, 09:21:42 PM
The Happening just started on Film 4, just in case anyone was getting bored of watching paint dry or whatever marginally less mundane activity they were participating in.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 29, 2011, 09:38:48 PM
Quote from: Santino on July 29, 2011, 08:43:32 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:03:02 AM
Saw The Guard tonight, very good. Really enjoyed it and the way it poked fun at the cliched buddy cop movies.

Also checked this as soon as I got home:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_1500_metre_freestyle

That is brilliant! Never even occurred to me to look that up! Nice wee detail from a great show!

Quote from: gallsman on July 29, 2011, 12:45:58 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on July 29, 2011, 12:03:02 AM
Saw The Guard tonight, very good. Really enjoyed it and the way it poked fun at the cliched buddy cop movies.

Also checked this as soon as I got home:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swimming_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_1500_metre_freestyle

Think the timing of the history changes on that page is a little bit suspect :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on July 29, 2011, 11:58:56 PM
Quote from: paco on July 29, 2011, 09:21:42 PM
The Happening just started on Film 4, just in case anyone was getting bored of watching paint dry or whatever marginally less mundane activity they were participating in.

was a f*cked up film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on July 30, 2011, 12:11:39 AM
Quote from: clarshack on July 29, 2011, 11:58:56 PM
Quote from: paco on July 29, 2011, 09:21:42 PM
The Happening just started on Film 4, just in case anyone was getting bored of watching paint dry or whatever marginally less mundane activity they were participating in.

was a f*cked up film piece of horseshit.

Fixed. Seen it in the cinema at the time and couldn't believe it when twice during the show you could see large sections of the boom mics hanging down over the actors' heads  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Atticus_Finch on July 31, 2011, 08:28:49 PM
Can anyone reccommend a good western ?

Hoping to get pointed in the direction of a good show that i may not have seen before - I have seen all the usual westerns e.g. Searchers , unforgiven, butch Cassidy and the sundance kid
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on July 31, 2011, 08:34:05 PM
Don't know if you've seen either of the latest two Robert Duval westerns - Open Range and Broken Trail, both worth a watch IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on July 31, 2011, 09:39:23 PM
Open Range is a great movie - thoroughly enjoyed it and watch it any time it's on the box
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 31, 2011, 09:57:59 PM
Try The Long Riders and Ride with the Devil (a US Civil War film). 2 imo very good westerns.................. and not of the adult variety as the titles might suggest.

Outlaw Josey Wales is top notch but everyone has seen it. The actor who played his wounded sidekick was the guy who played the surfer in Apocalypse Now btw.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 31, 2011, 10:46:41 PM
I never saw the outlaw Josie Wales. I have seen most of the modern westerns but when I was a kid I was only into the westerns when they were fighting the injuns.

I like Open Range as well and Seraphim Falls and 3.10 to Yuma. Cold Mountain is something of a western as well if not more of a civil war movie. There is a great civil war battle scene near the start.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Atticus_Finch on July 31, 2011, 10:53:41 PM
Cheers lads for the heads up.  Have the day off tomorrow and for some reason have just taken the notion to watch a few westerns. I'll give Open range a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on July 31, 2011, 11:31:03 PM
Men of Honour on sky now - UNREAL SHOW!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on August 01, 2011, 09:23:12 PM
Captain America is worse than you could ever imagine. A new low for superhero films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 02, 2011, 01:22:20 AM
Captain America was goid enough I thoughy. Better than a lot of other super hero movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 02, 2011, 02:03:39 AM
Watched Hall Pass tonight. Good auld craic. If you're looking for cheap laughs, then this is the film for you.

Owen Wilson seems to have aged something awful in this film though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 02, 2011, 08:47:33 AM
Watched Fair Game. Dragged a bit despite being an interesting story. 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 02, 2011, 09:29:38 AM
Watched Kingpin again last night. A class comedy.

Also watched Something about Mary at the weekend, the police interrogation scene must be one of the funniest and well acted around.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 02, 2011, 09:51:18 AM
White Men Cant Jump was on TV on Friday night.... great movie!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 02, 2011, 10:19:37 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 02, 2011, 09:29:38 AM
Watched Kingpin again last night. A class comedy.

Also watched Something about Mary at the weekend, the police interrogation scene must be one of the funniest and well acted around.

Remember seeing Kingpin in the cinema, loved it.  To this day there has not been many hotter women in films than Vanessa Angel was when in Kingpin, especially in that white dress.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BerfArmagh on August 02, 2011, 12:50:52 PM
I watched without doubt the worst movie I have ever seen last week - 'The Happening'... shocking acting, script & direction
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 02, 2011, 01:15:44 PM
Quote from: BerfArmagh on August 02, 2011, 12:50:52 PM
I watched without doubt the worst movie I have ever seen last week - 'The Happening'... shocking acting, script & direction

+1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 02, 2011, 04:20:25 PM
Watched the Adjustment Bureau last night. WAs enjoyable enough until the end - but as with many movies the trailer makes it look much better than it actually is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 02, 2011, 04:50:38 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 02, 2011, 10:19:37 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 02, 2011, 09:29:38 AM
Watched Kingpin again last night. A class comedy.

Also watched Something about Mary at the weekend, the police interrogation scene must be one of the funniest and well acted around.

Remember seeing Kingpin in the cinema, loved it.  To this day there has not been many hotter women in films than Vanessa Angel was when in Kingpin, especially in that white dress.
I'd say they had to clean up more than spilled popcorn when you left the cinema!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on August 08, 2011, 04:09:13 PM
Watched Horrible Bosses there recently - Very average! Tempted to leave half way through but stuck it out!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on August 08, 2011, 04:20:51 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 02, 2011, 01:15:44 PM
Quote from: BerfArmagh on August 02, 2011, 12:50:52 PM
I watched without doubt the worst movie I have ever seen last week - 'The Happening'... shocking acting, script & direction

+1
+2

Can't recall having seen worse.  Nobody should waste that hour and a half of their life with this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 08, 2011, 04:24:22 PM
Watched "The Way Back" at the weekend there. Film wasnt fantastic by any means but the story was great and a decent cast. Based on a true story and was crazy to think anyone went through that....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: orchard 8195 on August 08, 2011, 05:19:51 PM
think there is a lotve controversy as to how much of the way back is actually true!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 08, 2011, 05:23:20 PM
Watched Super 8 last night. There is a DVD quality torrent of it on piratebay.
I thought it was a decent movie and enjoyed it alot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on August 08, 2011, 08:11:26 PM
The Adjustment Bureau: A boring love story refereed by CIA angels in funny hats. Utter shite.

True Grit:
Pretty good. Couple of strong central characters and and solid story.

Wasted On The Young:
Australian thriller. Different, cool and very very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 09, 2011, 12:27:18 PM
Watched Due Date at the weekend....pure rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 09, 2011, 08:28:11 PM
Fell asleep during Super 8. Even though its charm was meant to be in the familiarity and nod to ET and the Goonies, it justy bored me for that same reason.

Cars 2 was middlin. Fell asleep as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 09, 2011, 08:55:07 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 09, 2011, 12:27:18 PM
Watched Due Date at the weekend....pure rubbish.
crap - have it at the house to watch tonight!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 09, 2011, 09:00:46 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 09, 2011, 08:55:07 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 09, 2011, 12:27:18 PM
Watched Due Date at the weekend....pure rubbish.
crap - have it at the house to watch tonight!!
Dont heed another persons opinion, i thought it was brilliant. Watch it and judge for yourself...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 10, 2011, 08:32:54 PM
Watched X-men First Class tonight and really enjoyed it.
Haven't watched any of the rest of them,are they worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bogball XV on August 10, 2011, 09:58:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2011, 08:32:54 PM
Watched X-men First Class tonight and really enjoyed it.
Haven't watched any of the rest of them,are they worth watching?
they're not the worst, funnily my favourite was the last one 'Wolverine Origins' or something like that (you'd prob need to watch the others first though).
Another very underrated superhero film was Fantastic 4 and the follow up - much better than many of the others out there imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on August 11, 2011, 01:29:09 PM
Saw Due Date a while back, some very good moments but overall I was disappointed with it. Think I had bigger hopes for Todd Phillips, Galifanakis and Downey Jr (who I thought was great in Tropic Thunder).

Watched Intermission again there last night, great cast, great one liners, great film.

Have two DVDs coming today (hopefully) which I have read good reviews for: Exam and Eden Lake. Hopefully get them watched tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on August 11, 2011, 01:35:31 PM
Eden Lake is a surprisingly good horror/thriller movie. Not for the squeamish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 11, 2011, 01:39:48 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 09, 2011, 09:00:46 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 09, 2011, 08:55:07 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 09, 2011, 12:27:18 PM
Watched Due Date at the weekend....pure rubbish.
crap - have it at the house to watch tonight!!
Dont heed another persons opinion, i thought it was brilliant. Watch it and judge for yourself...

Fair enough....comedy films are a bit like that, others could find it hilarious no doubt. The only real funny part for me was when they were trying to sleep in the car....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 11, 2011, 02:18:22 PM
Devils Double is an interesting tale of Uday Hussein and his double. Sex drugs rock n roll and violence feature prominently. It is a true story.

I thought it was very good and give it 8 out of 10. Imdb only award 6.7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 11, 2011, 02:47:22 PM
Seen Super 8 last night, disappointing tbh, considering reveiws and JJ but just about entertaining enough. 5.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 11, 2011, 03:30:05 PM
Thought Due Date was bad in fairness.
Few laughs but overall very disappointing - expected more from it

watched Ip Man II - if you are a martials arts fan well worth watching the first one and this one - Donnie Yen - based on Bruce Lee's trainer's early life.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 11, 2011, 03:55:47 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 11, 2011, 02:47:22 PM
Seen Super 8 last night, disappointing tbh, considering reveiws and JJ but just about entertaining enough. 5.5/10.

Thank God it's not just me. Was going to give it another airing tonight as everyone else seemed to think it was great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 11, 2011, 04:37:01 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 11, 2011, 03:30:05 PM
Thought Due Date was bad in fairness.
Few laughs but overall very disappointing - expected more from it

watched Ip Man II - if you are a martials arts fan well worth watching the first one and this one - Donnie Yen - based on Bruce Lee's trainer's early life.

I saw the first one, it was deadly. I didnt know there was a sequel, must keep an eye out for it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 11, 2011, 07:06:18 PM
Super 8 is an average movie. 6.5 out of 10. Why is it set in 1980?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 11, 2011, 11:18:27 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 11, 2011, 07:06:18 PM
Super 8 is an average movie. 6.5 out of 10. Why is it set in 1980?
It was JJ Abrams vanity project, when he was a child he used to make 8mm movies about zombies with his mates, because hes had so much success he got chance to make his childhood movie and added in the monster after. I thought it was lazy considering he'd already given us Cloverfield. Hope Star Trek 2 lives up to the hype..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on August 12, 2011, 11:13:41 AM
watched Your Highness last night...jesus I laughed. You also get to see Natalie Portman's schuck which was really nice
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 12, 2011, 12:46:24 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 11, 2011, 02:18:22 PM
Devils Double is an interesting tale of Uday Hussein and his double. Sex drugs rock n roll and violence feature prominently. It is a true story.

I thought it was very good and give it 8 out of 10. Imdb only award 6.7 out of 10.

Thanks for that CP. Was humming and hawing about going to this one. Will go now despite some of the sniffy reviews in the papers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: EagleLord on August 12, 2011, 01:27:21 PM
Captain America the other night, not my choice. Kids loved it like but I just thought it was shocking. Meant to be set in WWII but the lazer guns and flying contraptions..just plain shite..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 21, 2011, 11:30:33 PM
The Beaver - Jodie Foster's effort with Mel Gibson. 6/10.

Gibson has mental illness and uses a beaver puppet to deal with it. Watching a beaver ride Foster was weird...hold on....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on August 21, 2011, 11:35:43 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 11, 2011, 03:30:05 PM
Thought Due Date was bad in fairness.
Few laughs but overall very disappointing - expected more from it

watched Ip Man II - if you are a martials arts fan well worth watching the first one and this one - Donnie Yen - based on Bruce Lee's trainer's early life.

Best martial arts film I have watched in a good while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 21, 2011, 11:42:01 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 21, 2011, 11:30:33 PM
The Beaver - Jodie Foster's effort with Mel Gibson. 6/10.

Gibson has mental illness and uses a beaver puppet to deal with it. Watching a beaver ride Foster was weird...hold on....

8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 22, 2011, 09:28:09 AM
Being John Malkovich on tonight.

Started to watch it twice and switched off early on both times.Is it worth persevering with?

Value more the opinions of many on this board than the critics/ movie afficiandos in the media.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on August 22, 2011, 09:35:19 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 22, 2011, 09:28:09 AM
Being John Malkovich on tonight.

Started to watch it twice and switched off early on both times.Is it worth persevering with?

Value more the opinions of many on this board than the critics/ movie afficiandos in the media.
I thought  it was really boring, but others may differ.

Heart Break Ridge was on the other night, fantastic show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 22, 2011, 09:39:53 AM
The Green Mile and Legends of the Fall both on last night....both class shows IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 22, 2011, 09:43:10 AM
Quote from: Canalman on August 22, 2011, 09:28:09 AM
Being John Malkovich on tonight.

Started to watch it twice and switched off early on both times.Is it worth persevering with?

Value more the opinions of many on this board than the critics/ movie afficiandos in the media.

I love Being John Malkovich, very funny and insightful film but I do understand it's not everyone's cup of tea. In fairness if you've turned it off twice in the middle it probably isn't for you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 22, 2011, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 22, 2011, 09:39:53 AM
The Green Mile and Legends of the Fall both on last night....both class shows IMO.

Two of the best, have them both on DVD and watched LOTF again a few months back and still as good as ever.  A River Runs Through It is also very good.

Watched Orphan last week, very good show and thon girl in it was an evil wee hallion.  Vera Farmiga was displaying the flesh as per usual, which I had little complaints about. 

Also saw Insidious, scary show that was better than I expected it to be.  I watched Tracker (Ray Winstone), was a pretty poor effort to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 22, 2011, 11:50:19 AM
Anybody watched Cedar Ridge or Win Win?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: A.B.U on August 22, 2011, 12:42:16 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 22, 2011, 11:50:19 AM
Anybody watched Cedar Ridge or Win Win?

Do you mean Cedar Rapids?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 01:37:26 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 22, 2011, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 22, 2011, 09:39:53 AM
The Green Mile and Legends of the Fall both on last night....both class shows IMO.

Two of the best, have them both on DVD and watched LOTF again a few months back and still as good as ever.  A River Runs Through It is also very good.

Watched Orphan last week, very good show and thon girl in it was an evil wee hallion.  Vera Farmiga was displaying the flesh as per usual, which I had little complaints about. 

Also saw Insidious, scary show that was better than I expected it to be.  I watched Tracker (Ray Winstone), was a pretty poor effort to be honest.
You're worse than a woman.

Watched Source Code on Saturday night - give it about 7.5/10. Was expecting better based on reviews I had read.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 22, 2011, 02:15:10 PM
I saw two films in the Cinema the other night

Super 8 - like a mixture between the Goonies and ET. I really liked it. 8/10

Rise of the planet of the apes - another good choice, well worth a look 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 22, 2011, 05:15:39 PM
Quote from: A.B.U on August 22, 2011, 12:42:16 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 22, 2011, 11:50:19 AM
Anybody watched Cedar Ridge or Win Win?

Do you mean Cedar Rapids?

I do.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 22, 2011, 05:20:08 PM
Thanks for the heads up about Being JM. Will give it a miss so as seems an acquired taste.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on August 22, 2011, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 01:37:26 PM
Watched Source Code on Saturday night - give it about 7.5/10. Was expecting better based on reviews I had read.

Was pretty good - though plot holes all over the shop. Entertaining though.
Dont think id give it that extra half point :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 22, 2011, 07:21:52 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on August 21, 2011, 11:35:43 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on August 11, 2011, 03:30:05 PM
Thought Due Date was bad in fairness.
Few laughs but overall very disappointing - expected more from it

watched Ip Man II - if you are a martials arts fan well worth watching the first one and this one - Donnie Yen - based on Bruce Lee's trainer's early life.

Best martial arts film I have watched in a good while.
Watched another Donnie Yen film over the weekend there. The Return of Zen Chen. Based on the Bruce Lee movie Fist of Fury. They have a re-performance of Bruce Lee's famous scene where he takes on an entire Japanese Dojo, Yen is considered as one of the best of this era but he isn't a patch on Lee and thats with all the special effects....
Still worth a watch though some great action scenes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 07:36:23 PM
Quote from: nifan on August 22, 2011, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 01:37:26 PM
Watched Source Code on Saturday night - give it about 7.5/10. Was expecting better based on reviews I had read.

Was pretty good - though plot holes all over the shop. Entertaining though.
Dont think id give it that extra half point :)
A lot of deliberation spent on that half point. I like to hit the off switch when watching movies but the missus picks holes in every film she watches. It's very annoying.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 22, 2011, 08:17:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 07:36:23 PM
Quote from: nifan on August 22, 2011, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 01:37:26 PM
Watched Source Code on Saturday night - give it about 7.5/10. Was expecting better based on reviews I had read.

Was pretty good - though plot holes all over the shop. Entertaining though.
Dont think id give it that extra half point :)
A lot of deliberation spent on that half point. I like to hit the off switch when watching movies but the missus picks holes in every film she watches. It's very annoying.

Send her round to my house. I'll fix her for ya.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 22, 2011, 08:54:02 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 07:36:23 PM
Quote from: nifan on August 22, 2011, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2011, 01:37:26 PM
Watched Source Code on Saturday night - give it about 7.5/10. Was expecting better based on reviews I had read.

Was pretty good - though plot holes all over the shop. Entertaining though.
Dont think id give it that extra half point :)
A lot of deliberation spent on that half point. I like to hit the off switch when watching movies but the missus picks holes in every film she watches. It's very annoying.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on August 22, 2011, 10:28:27 PM
Saw the original version of Let The Right One In last week. Disappointing considering the reviews it had got.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 22, 2011, 10:42:46 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on August 22, 2011, 10:28:27 PM
Saw the original version of Let The Right One In last week. Disappointing considering the reviews it had got.

I half watched it while working. Emmm, a bit of unusual nudity in it too.

I also watched Orphan at the weekend and enjoyed it. That could be something to do with Vera Farmiga. Interesting storyline too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 23, 2011, 02:29:38 PM
Watched The Fighter for the first time at the weekend great show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on August 23, 2011, 05:20:27 PM
Watched Orphan again the other night. Was still enjoyable second time round. Also watched unknown wasnt sure about it. Thought it started off well then it turned a bit stupid
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 23, 2011, 05:31:26 PM
Saw The Long Good Friday at the weekend on dvd a for the 1st time in years. Has aged very well, cracking flick and a must see for those who haven't seen it yet. Loads of "pre stardom" actors in it with bitparts.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 23, 2011, 07:00:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 22, 2011, 10:42:46 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on August 22, 2011, 10:28:27 PM
Saw the original version of Let The Right One In last week. Disappointing considering the reviews it had got.

I half watched it while working. Emmm, a bit of unusual nudity in it too.



Europeans are different?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 24, 2011, 08:50:11 AM
Quote from: tyrone girl on August 23, 2011, 05:20:27 PM
Watched Orphan again the other night. Was still enjoyable second time round. Also watched unknown wasnt sure about it. Thought it started off well then it turned a bit stupid

Unknown was pretty poor, a cross between Total Recall and The Bourne Identity.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 24, 2011, 10:40:30 AM
Watched "The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" tonight. Not as good as the previous 2 films but finished off the story well and all in all an excellent trilogy.

Are they doing an English/American remake of them . . . it would be the type of movie that could translate well I would think.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 24, 2011, 11:27:25 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 24, 2011, 10:40:30 AM
Watched "The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" tonight. Not as good as the previous 2 films but finished off the story well and all in all an excellent trilogy.

Are they doing an English/American remake of them . . . it would be the type of movie that could translate well I would think.

There is already a trailer out for the first of the trilogy with Daniel Craig.  Would be really good if they used the same bad guy int e second and third American remakes, he was scarily freaky due to his size and immunity to pain.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 24, 2011, 12:17:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 24, 2011, 10:40:30 AM
Watched "The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" tonight. Not as good as the previous 2 films but finished off the story well and all in all an excellent trilogy.

Are they doing an English/American remake of them . . . it would be the type of movie that could translate well I would think.

What's the order of these films SE? I keep meaning to have a go at them but never quite sure which one I need to watch first!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Estimator on August 24, 2011, 12:34:11 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 24, 2011, 12:17:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 24, 2011, 10:40:30 AM
Watched "The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" tonight. Not as good as the previous 2 films but finished off the story well and all in all an excellent trilogy.

Are they doing an English/American remake of them . . . it would be the type of movie that could translate well I would think.

What's the order of these films SE? I keep meaning to have a go at them but never quite sure which one I need to watch first!

Dragon Tatoo
Played with Fire
Hornets Nest

Daniel Craig is Blomkvist and Rooney Mara is Lisbeth with Fincher directing in Hollywood version.

On another note, I recently read that they are adapting the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child into films. In the book Jack Reacher is 6ft5, and signed up to play Reacher is..... Tom Cruise - shocking casting!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on August 24, 2011, 03:28:33 PM
Quote from: Estimator on August 24, 2011, 12:34:11 PM
On another note, I recently read that they are adapting the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child into films. In the book Jack Reacher is 6ft5, and signed up to play Reacher is..... Tom Cruise - shocking casting!

I got very exciting reading that first part of the sentence... and then to see Oddjob's name there - what a let down  ??? >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 24, 2011, 03:48:47 PM
Quote from: Estimator on August 24, 2011, 12:34:11 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on August 24, 2011, 12:17:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 24, 2011, 10:40:30 AM
Watched "The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" tonight. Not as good as the previous 2 films but finished off the story well and all in all an excellent trilogy.

Are they doing an English/American remake of them . . . it would be the type of movie that could translate well I would think.

What's the order of these films SE? I keep meaning to have a go at them but never quite sure which one I need to watch first!

Dragon Tatoo
Played with Fire
Hornets Nest

Daniel Craig is Blomkvist and Rooney Mara is Lisbeth with Fincher directing in Hollywood version.

On another note, I recently read that they are adapting the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child into films. In the book Jack Reacher is 6ft5, and signed up to play Reacher is..... Tom Cruise - shocking casting!

Ta!
I read some of the Jack Reacher books...should make for a decent film alright. Tom Cruise though.....hmm.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mickey Linden on August 24, 2011, 04:43:30 PM
Quote from: A.B.U on August 24, 2011, 04:12:46 PM
Watched Captain America, Super 8 and Horrible Bosses just recently. Each one was worse than the other.

Did u watch them in that order?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 24, 2011, 05:09:57 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on August 24, 2011, 03:28:33 PM
Quote from: Estimator on August 24, 2011, 12:34:11 PM
On another note, I recently read that they are adapting the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child into films. In the book Jack Reacher is 6ft5, and signed up to play Reacher is..... Tom Cruise - shocking casting!

I got very exciting reading that first part of the sentence... and then to see Oddjob's name there - what a let down  ??? >:(
They must have got the 6 and the 5 in the height mixed up.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 24, 2011, 05:40:17 PM
Horrible bosses was indeed horrible,what a waste of time it was watching that.

Super 8 was very good IMO,Captain America was entertaining enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 24, 2011, 05:50:58 PM
Liam Neeson for the Jack Reacher role?  Can't think of anyone else out there who might suit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on August 24, 2011, 05:52:28 PM
Haven't seen Captain America yet, what was Hugo Weaving like as the Red Skull? he was very good in V for Vendetta,The Matrix etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 24, 2011, 05:56:28 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on August 24, 2011, 05:50:58 PM
Liam Neeson for the Jack Reacher role?  Can't think of anyone else out there who might suit.

I am incredulous that Cruise is even close to considered for this role. Gerard Butler, Neeson, even Viggo Mortenson spring to mind off the top of my head.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on August 24, 2011, 05:58:17 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 24, 2011, 05:56:28 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on August 24, 2011, 05:50:58 PM
Liam Neeson for the Jack Reacher role?  Can't think of anyone else out there who might suit.

I am incredulous that Cruise is even close to considered for this role. Gerard Butler, Neeson, even Viggo Mortenson spring to mind off the top of my head.

Off the top of my head yer man from Thor....  Or do a Superman Returns job and get a relative "no-body"??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 24, 2011, 06:01:18 PM
Alexander Skarsgard even!

Dammit, I wonder will Child write a book where Reacher smashes someone's head in at the suggestion that Tom Cruise would play him in a movie.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 24, 2011, 07:33:31 PM
Maybe Cruise could play Reacher's brother Joe?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Estimator on August 25, 2011, 09:46:41 AM
This quote has been attributed to Child regarding the casting of Cruise in One Shot:

"Reacher's size in the books is a metaphor for an unstoppable force, which Cruise portrays in his own way."
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 25, 2011, 02:54:20 PM
Movie at  9pm tonight called Copland on TV3 (I think). You could do worse things than watch it. Tidy enough flick. Worth a look if you are doing nothing else.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on August 25, 2011, 03:12:39 PM
Another good show on BBC1 at 11.35, A Beautiful Mind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 25, 2011, 03:13:29 PM
Just seen Dragon Tattoo, top class movie, really top class, thought it was pretty flawless, always has you hooked, great acting too... cant see the americans toping it.. 9.5/10

Watched Eat, Pray, Love and enjoyed it, was quite deep and more of inner voyage of discovery type movie, 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 27, 2011, 12:32:56 AM
Watching a film on Film 4 at the moment called Donkey(or Dunkey as we say in Laois) Punch.
Great craic!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cadence on August 27, 2011, 10:41:30 AM
dunno if it's been posted on here before, but jig, the film about the the irish dancing world championships, i really enjoyed. the kids in it are just so lovely and you can only marvel at their dedication. highly recommendz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ4D2cg48uw

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 28, 2011, 11:18:49 PM
Win Win - a little gem of a film. Highly recommend it. Laughed out loud twice during a film which was not overly funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 29, 2011, 12:18:25 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 27, 2011, 12:32:56 AM
Watching a film on Film 4 at the moment called Donkey(or Dunkey as we say in Laois) Punch.
Great craic!

Twas all right, but a bit far fetched.

I watched Inglorious Basterds at the weekend. Brad Pitt does not do accents, even American ones!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pintsofguinness on August 29, 2011, 01:34:37 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2011, 12:18:25 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 27, 2011, 12:32:56 AM
Watching a film on Film 4 at the moment called Donkey(or Dunkey as we say in Laois) Punch.
Great craic!

Twas all right, but a bit far fetched.
Just a tad!
Why can't people who find themselves at the mercy of a murderer just play along with them until they get to a safe place? Why are they all so stupid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 29, 2011, 05:27:24 PM
Saw Senna yesterday. Riveting. You'd probably still enjoy it if you're not a Formula 1 fan. 
Trailer here. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrbJPsPtTyU)  Doesn't paint Prost in a very positive light though.   I used to think Senna was an awful man for putting other drivers off the track, so it's interesting to see his side of the story.

Saw Captain America last week and was impressed. I've yet to be disappointed by any of the Marvel movies that have been coming out lately.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 29, 2011, 08:22:39 PM
I watched Primal last night.

Rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 30, 2011, 12:43:00 PM
Big fan of the inbetweeners show so was really looking forward to the movie.

Went to see it and thought first 20 mins very good but when they went on holiday 3/4 funny bits only i thought it was very poor, overall 5/10 for me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 30, 2011, 11:45:42 PM
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), digitally remastered this year. Brilliant black comedy with Alec Guinness playing 8 roles.

TYP and Hardy would be able to regale stories of its original release.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 30, 2011, 11:48:14 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 30, 2011, 11:45:42 PM
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), digitally remastered this year. Brilliant black comedy with Alec Guinness playing 8 roles.

TYP and Hardy would be able to regale stories of its original release.

LOL
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 30, 2011, 11:57:25 PM
Final Destination 5 is in 3 D but I went 2 D. The same again from this series of movies. Like the Saw movies every movie is the same in this series but I still enjoy them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on August 31, 2011, 12:29:15 AM
Quote from: ONeill on August 30, 2011, 11:45:42 PM
Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), digitally remastered this year. Brilliant black comedy with Alec Guinness playing 8 roles.

TYP and Hardy would be able to regale stories of its original release.

Brilliant flick... A long time favourite in this parish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on August 31, 2011, 02:53:18 AM
Watched Avatar last night, thought it was going to be a kids show but was an excellent story line and the special effects were fantastic, can't wait for the sequel.

Also caught Secretariat last week, one of the best sporting movies I think of all-time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 31, 2011, 08:56:08 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 31, 2011, 02:53:18 AM
Watched Avatar last night, thought it was going to be a kids show but was an excellent story line and the special effects were fantastic, can't wait for the sequel.

Also caught Secretariat last week, one of the best sporting movies I think of all-time.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is sexy in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 31, 2011, 11:33:53 AM
Anyone catch Boy in the Striped Pyjamas last night? Excellent film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on August 31, 2011, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 31, 2011, 11:33:53 AM
Anyone catch Boy in the Striped Pyjamas last night? Excellent film!

+1 great film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 31, 2011, 09:28:36 PM
Quote from: AbbeySider on August 31, 2011, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 31, 2011, 11:33:53 AM
Anyone catch Boy in the Striped Pyjamas last night? Excellent film!

+1 great film

Additional benefit was the lead actress
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Post by: Orangemac on August 31, 2011, 10:58:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 31, 2011, 08:56:08 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 31, 2011, 02:53:18 AM
Watched Avatar last night, thought it was going to be a kids show but was an excellent story line and the special effects were fantastic, can't wait for the sequel.

Also caught Secretariat last week, one of the best sporting movies I think of all-time.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is sexy in it.
+1. She's the thinking man's piece of skirt!
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Post by: screenexile on August 31, 2011, 11:03:12 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on August 31, 2011, 10:58:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 31, 2011, 08:56:08 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 31, 2011, 02:53:18 AM
Watched Avatar last night, thought it was going to be a kids show but was an excellent story line and the special effects were fantastic, can't wait for the sequel.

Also caught Secretariat last week, one of the best sporting movies I think of all-time.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is sexy in it.
+1. She's the thinking man's piece of skirt!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjB6psI1Rc4
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Post by: Capt Pat on September 01, 2011, 01:00:34 AM
I saw The Skin I live in tonight with Antoio Banderas and ELENA :-*ANAYA. A dirkly themed tongue in cheek movie about a doctors attempts to create a cure for skin burns with the help of a lady who lives in his house. It is hard to say too much without giving things away. So back to Elena Anaya, I am in lust. What a hottie. Sorry I am on an i phone without the ability to post pictures. I will have to keep an eye out for her other movies where she takes clothes off.

7.5 out of 10 for the movie.

Maggie Gylanhall me arse........ok she is not too bad but not in the same class as Elena Anaya.
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Post by: Denn Forever on September 03, 2011, 03:11:27 PM
Tonight at 9.00 on Film4, Dodgeball.  Park you brain in neutral and get in the snacks.


Garrhhh
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Post by: Orior on September 05, 2011, 09:37:55 AM
I watched Four Lions last night.

Mildly funny in parts, but disturbing at the same time. I will never watch it again.
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Post by: ziggysego on September 05, 2011, 10:21:55 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2011, 09:37:55 AM
I watched Four Lions last night.

Mildly funny in parts, but disturbing at the same time. I will never watch it again.

I thought it was an excellent film. A good mixture of comedy and drama. Chris Morris certainly knows how to get a message across.

The line about Fathers 4 Justice joining up with the Real IRA had me in stitches.
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Post by: NAG1 on September 05, 2011, 10:53:16 AM
Really enjoyed 4 liona but then again did I  :-\

Really funny in parts and then other were seriously tough going, wasnt sure at part whether I should be laughing or not but couldnt help it in places.

Very clever film all round
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Post by: tbrick18 on September 06, 2011, 03:39:46 PM
Saw the Girl with the dragon tattoo trilogy there over the last week.....very very good.
9/10 for me.
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Post by: ross matt on September 07, 2011, 12:04:04 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 06, 2011, 03:39:46 PM
Saw the Girl with the dragon tattoo trilogy there over the last week.....very very good.
9/10 for me.

Watched all 3 some time back. Thought the 1st one was the best by far though.
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Post by: Capt Pat on September 07, 2011, 12:48:49 AM
I saw Kill List last night. A British violent suspense movie that gets a bit strange at the end. I would give it 6 out of 10. It started out ok but I don't like where it went.
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Post by: tbrick18 on September 07, 2011, 09:02:08 AM
Quote from: ross matt on September 07, 2011, 12:04:04 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on September 06, 2011, 03:39:46 PM
Saw the Girl with the dragon tattoo trilogy there over the last week.....very very good.
9/10 for me.

Watched all 3 some time back. Thought the 1st one was the best by far though.

Yeah first one was best, but if you take all 3 films together as one story its very good.
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Post by: Canalman on September 07, 2011, 10:43:56 AM
Saw Kill the Irishman on dvd last night. Mobster movie set in Ohio in the 1970s. Watchable. Very good cast in it............... heaps of actors you would recognise in it with smallish parts.
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Post by: Puckoon on September 07, 2011, 04:27:08 PM
Watchable is about the best thing you could say about that movie Canalman.

Watched unknown last night with the big fella Neeson and his sidekick Quinn.
6.5-7/10.
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Post by: Forever Green on September 07, 2011, 08:14:19 PM
Watched Fifty Dead Men Walking for the first time not so long ago. Yes, I did take my time in finally getting to see it and I certainly wasted 2 hours watching this crock of shite. Making that arsehole out to be some sort of hero. Aye, whatever
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Post by: screenexile on September 07, 2011, 10:30:44 PM
Watched Knuckle there about the traveller fighting. It's more of a documentary than a film and doesn't really show up anything new but at the same time you feel you have to watch it.

See if anyone can spot the cameo at the end??!!
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Post by: heffo on September 07, 2011, 10:56:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 07, 2011, 10:30:44 PM
Watched Knuckle there about the traveller fighting. It's more of a documentary than a film and doesn't really show up anything new but at the same time you feel you have to watch it.

See if anyone can spot the cameo at the end??!!

Paddy Doherty?
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Post by: ONeill on September 08, 2011, 12:27:32 AM
2010 Chinese film called 'Poetry' or 'Shi' in Chinese. One that'll live long in the memory.
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on September 08, 2011, 12:54:11 AM
Anybody ever see Pierrepoint - The Last Hangman? All about Albert Pierrepoint, the famous English executioner. It's oddly fascinating, really sticks in your mind for months afterwards. I had to re-watch it multiple times to de-sensitise myself to it and get over some of the more shocking scenes.  The only other film that had that effect on me was Saving Private Ryan.
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Post by: ONeill on September 09, 2011, 12:17:11 AM
Finally got to see Delicatessen. Crazy French film. Very enjoyable, especially for you cannibals out there.   
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Post by: mc_grens on September 09, 2011, 12:29:38 AM
Just watched Ip Man. I know I'm late, but it's fantastic.
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Post by: ziggysego on September 09, 2011, 12:50:17 AM
Watched 'The Other Guys' tonight. Don't see what all the hype was about. Predictable and boring. The only bits that had me laughing, was the final scene with The Rock and Samuel L. Jackson.
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Post by: Billys Boots on September 09, 2011, 11:02:16 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 09, 2011, 12:17:11 AM
Finally got to see Delicatessen. Crazy French film. Very enjoyable, especially for you cannibals out there.

Yep, deadly!  ;)
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Post by: Dinny Breen on September 09, 2011, 11:41:50 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on September 09, 2011, 11:02:16 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 09, 2011, 12:17:11 AM
Finally got to see Delicatessen. Crazy French film. Very enjoyable, especially for you cannibals out there.

Yep, deadly!  ;)

Loved that flick..
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Post by: clarshack on September 11, 2011, 12:57:32 AM
watched limitless and adjustment bureau in last few days and thought they were ok - no great shakes. also watched hanna and i still cant decide if it was a poor film or not. there was a bit of thought provoking in hanna - does a poor film do that?
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Post by: Puckoon on September 20, 2011, 09:31:45 PM
Watched Ned Kelly and The Rite yesterday. Just a bit of nonsense really to kill the evening. 7/10 for Kelly and 6/10 for the Rite.

I've never seen the Exorcist - is it any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 20, 2011, 11:55:59 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 20, 2011, 09:31:45 PM
Watched Ned Kelly and The Rite yesterday. Just a bit of nonsense really to kill the evening. 7/10 for Kelly and 6/10 for the Rite.

I've never seen the Exorcist - is it any use?

Brilliant for its time. Often copied but never equaled but it won't have aged very well. You probably won't like it too much having seen all the lesser imitations that have been made since it first came out.
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Post by: The Iceman on September 22, 2011, 05:47:44 PM
watched the Beaver with Mel Gibson. Shockingly good - wasn't ready for it all
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Post by: ONeill on September 22, 2011, 07:26:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 22, 2011, 05:47:44 PM
watched the Beaver with Mel Gibson. Shockingly good - wasn't ready for it all

I thought the novelty wore off after about an hour.
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Post by: onefaircounty on September 22, 2011, 10:04:55 PM
Have taken in a few films recently

Bridesmaids - watched it to pass time, was expecting little but actually found it very, very good. A chick flick version of the Hangover, but surprisingly decent. 7/10

Kick Ass - Again, expectations were low, didn't think it would be my cup of tea - thought it was excellent. Really well done and very violent. 7.5/10

Unstoppable - Was looking forward to this and again Denzel was brilliant. Too much use of the news feature i felt, and with all Tony Scott films there was a bit too much emphasis on the smashes, but a good show all the same. 7/10

Super 8 - Heard average reviews about this. Thought it was a very well done film and some of the acting from the children was excellent. 8/10

The Fighter - Good story, although I felt the fight conclusions were sudden and not overly dramatic. Bale is brilliant as usual - 7/10

All in the 7-8 range thankfully.  ;D
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Post by: mc_grens on September 22, 2011, 10:38:05 PM
I went to see t**ker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy on Tuesday night. Super flick with tremendous performances.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 22, 2011, 11:11:51 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on September 22, 2011, 10:38:05 PM
I went to see t**ker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy on Tuesday night. Super flick with tremendous performances.
Reported.
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 23, 2011, 09:15:09 AM
Finally got to watch Letters from Iwo Jima last night on DVD, had watched Flags of Our Fathers about 6 months ago and was told to expect the second piece to be far better.  Didn't think much of either.  There can only be so much sentiment, tears and drama in a film but there needs to be some decent action with a good looking doll involved.
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on September 23, 2011, 09:21:07 AM
Quote from: mc_grens on September 22, 2011, 10:38:05 PM
I went to see t**ker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy on Tuesday night. Super flick with tremendous performances.

Really looking forward to watching that!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 23, 2011, 10:25:27 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 23, 2011, 09:15:09 AM
Finally got to watch Letters from Iwo Jima last night on DVD, had watched Flags of Our Fathers about 6 months ago and was told to expect the second piece to be far better.  Didn't think much of either.  There can only be so much sentiment, tears and drama in a film but there needs to be some decent action with a good looking doll involved.

After watching it a dozen times I thought it was great. But now I have been told I see you are right. No Arnold Schwarz or Sly Stallone blowing chit up either. A bit of a letdown really.
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Post by: mc_grens on September 23, 2011, 10:32:39 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on September 23, 2011, 10:25:27 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 23, 2011, 09:15:09 AM
Finally got to watch Letters from Iwo Jima last night on DVD, had watched Flags of Our Fathers about 6 months ago and was told to expect the second piece to be far better.  Didn't think much of either.  There can only be so much sentiment, tears and drama in a film but there needs to be some decent action with a good looking doll involved.

After watching it a dozen times I thought it was great. But now I have been told I see you are right. No Arnold Schwarz or Sly Stallone blowing chit up either. A bit of a letdown really.

I thought Letters from Iwo Jima was clearly the better of the two- great movie.
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Post by: Canalman on September 27, 2011, 10:11:09 AM
Saw Lovely Bones last night. Very very odd film. Not too impressed with it.

Saw T. Tailor Soldier etc last week. Not too impressed although  to be fair I have read the book and seen the Alec Guinness mini series. Imo should have been 40 mins longer as film felt rushed.

Slight SPOILER ALERT ahead.







Not enough attention given individually to the main suspects which the book / mini series does. Really left you not caring about the ending imo.
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 27, 2011, 10:30:50 AM
Haven't been as excited about a film in a long time as I am about Drive, some quality trailers out there for it.  Cinema will be hit for the 1st time in a few years.
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Post by: screenexile on September 27, 2011, 10:42:47 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 27, 2011, 10:30:50 AM
Haven't been as excited about a film in a long time as I am about Drive, some quality trailers out there for it.  Cinema will be hit for the 1st time in a few years.

Looks like another Fast & Furious to me can't say I'm looking forward to it that much.
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Post by: Don Johnson on September 27, 2011, 11:23:02 AM
Looking forward to Drive myself having read the reviews etc.

Don't think it will be anything like Fast & Furious.

Girlfriend made me go to Crazy, Stupid, Love on Sunday, was a lot better than I thought. Carell and Gosling were very funny in it. Some good laughs. Plus Emma Stone and Analeigh Tipton provided the eye candy which helped.

Canalman - agreee with you about t**ker, Tailor I thought there could have been more background on the suspects from "the circus" so we could have tried to make a guess on who the mole was but sure. Still enjoyed it.
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 27, 2011, 02:00:13 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 27, 2011, 10:42:47 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 27, 2011, 10:30:50 AM
Haven't been as excited about a film in a long time as I am about Drive, some quality trailers out there for it.  Cinema will be hit for the 1st time in a few years.

Looks like another Fast & Furious to me can't say I'm looking forward to it that much.

It will be nothing like Fast and the Furious.  Gosling actually is very picky about the roles he plays, not an actor who just churns out film after film for the sake of money.  Also, the film has got pretty impressive reviews and was in the running for the palme d'or at Cannes where it received a standing ovation.
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Post by: laoislad on September 27, 2011, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 27, 2011, 10:30:50 AM
Haven't been as excited about a film in a long time as I am about Drive, some quality trailers out there for it.  Cinema will be hit for the 1st time in a few years.

Fairly good quality torrent of it here if you are into illegal downloading of movies.

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6700250/Drive_2011_SCR_XviD-playXD
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 27, 2011, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 27, 2011, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 27, 2011, 10:30:50 AM
Haven't been as excited about a film in a long time as I am about Drive, some quality trailers out there for it.  Cinema will be hit for the 1st time in a few years.

Fairly good quality torrent of it here if you are into illegal downloading of movies.

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/6700250/Drive_2011_SCR_XviD-playXD
No-one here would be into that illegal carry on.
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Post by: trileacman on September 28, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
Watching Heat on Film4. Pacino eating the scenery. Real mess of a film in my eyes, pure wordy Bullshit. DeNiro is good though.
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Post by: Orangemac on September 28, 2011, 11:29:25 PM
Quote from: trileacman on September 28, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
Watching Heat on Film4. Pacino eating the scenery. Real mess of a film in my eyes, pure wordy Bullshit. DeNiro is good though.
Thought it was great first time I saw it but it doesn't stand up as well as other films such as Goodfellas and LA Confidential on repeat viewings.
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Post by: mouview on September 28, 2011, 11:42:48 PM
Quote from: trileacman on September 28, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
Watching Heat on Film4. Pacino eating the scenery. Real mess of a film in my eyes, pure wordy Bullshit. DeNiro is good though.

Thoroughly agree. Pacino needs a really strong director to keep him reined in, something he's had all too rarely for most of his career. This movie really could have done with, ...oh..  Day Lewis in Pacino's role, tighter editing and shaper dialogue.
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Post by: trileacman on September 28, 2011, 11:49:48 PM
Quote from: mouview on September 28, 2011, 11:42:48 PM
Quote from: trileacman on September 28, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
Watching Heat on Film4. Pacino eating the scenery. Real mess of a film in my eyes, pure wordy Bullshit. DeNiro is good though.
Thoroughly agree. Pacino needs a really strong director to keep him reined in, something he's had all too rarely for most of his career. This movie really could have done with, ...oh..  Day Lewis in Pacino's role, tighter editing and shaper dialogue.

This final third has been a big improvement but Mann really let this loose in the middle. I heard Day Lewis criticised for his role in there will be blood for being over-acted but this is the worst I seen. Collateral was much better.
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Post by: trileacman on September 28, 2011, 11:54:00 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on September 28, 2011, 11:29:25 PM
Quote from: trileacman on September 28, 2011, 10:15:54 PM
Watching Heat on Film4. Pacino eating the scenery. Real mess of a film in my eyes, pure wordy Bullshit. DeNiro is good though.
Thought it was great first time I saw it but it doesn't stand up as well as other films such as Goodfellas and LA Confidential on repeat viewings.
Those films move along quicker though and they are great films, Mann has a tendency to get bogged down in the dialogue. That said there is some great shots in this film. The heist is very captivating and the sound is expertly done.
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Post by: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 12:05:26 AM
Drive was absolutely brilliant. Nothing like that Fast and the Furious dirt. Doesn't really rely heavily on car chases and what not at all.

Gosling is brilliant in it as the brooding hero.

Took me a while to realise where I knew Albert Brooks from, he does voices in The Simpsons and was Nemo's da.
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Post by: ballinaman on September 29, 2011, 12:53:45 PM
Drive is different to say the least. Watched it with 4 others and split opnions on it.

Must be a record for the least amount of dialogue from a main character though!
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Post by: Denn Forever on September 29, 2011, 01:49:55 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 29, 2011, 12:53:45 PM
Drive is different to say the least. Watched it with 4 others and split opnions on it.

Must be a record for the least amount of dialogue from a main character though!

What was the name of that film where the main character had the pudding bowl haircut?  Don't remember him saying much.
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Post by: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 02:01:59 PM
No Country For Old Man?

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VxBtr1_MgqY/S6bk2jqgAlI/AAAAAAAAFds/ur2DfRCre80/s320/javier+bardem.jpg)
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Post by: Denn Forever on September 29, 2011, 02:04:07 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on September 29, 2011, 02:01:59 PM
No Country For Old Man?

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VxBtr1_MgqY/S6bk2jqgAlI/AAAAAAAAFds/ur2DfRCre80/s320/javier+bardem.jpg)

Yep.
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Post by: nrico2006 on October 03, 2011, 09:21:21 AM
Saw Drive at the weekend, great show which was unbelievably well directed.  Some of the music in the film was unreal, really reminded me of some of the scenes in Scarface. 
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Post by: tbrick18 on October 03, 2011, 09:42:00 AM
Saw The Shining again the other night....fantastic show and really stands the test of time.
Also saw The Fast and the Furious, not the first one, the one that's meant to be the sequel to the first one with Vin Diesel back. One word.....SH*TE!
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Post by: Nally Stand on October 03, 2011, 10:25:54 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 29, 2011, 12:53:45 PM
Drive is different to say the least. Watched it with 4 others and split opnions on it.

Must be a record for the least amount of dialogue from a main character though!

The American, staring George Clooney. His script must have ran to almost half a file page.
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Post by: Don Johnson on October 03, 2011, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 03, 2011, 09:21:21 AM
Saw Drive at the weekend, great show which was unbelievably well directed.  Some of the music in the film was unreal, really reminded me of some of the scenes in Scarface.

Very Grand Theft Auto, which I loved.
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Post by: nrico2006 on October 03, 2011, 04:18:48 PM
Saw this trailer for drive on Sky Atlantic a few weeks ago, could not for the life of me find it anywhere until today.  Unbelievable trailer:

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/drive/tv-spot-coolest-movie  (http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/drive/tv-spot-coolest-movie)
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Post by: mc_grens on October 03, 2011, 06:52:06 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 03, 2011, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 03, 2011, 09:21:21 AM
Saw Drive at the weekend, great show which was unbelievably well directed.  Some of the music in the film was unreal, really reminded me of some of the scenes in Scarface.

Very Grand Theft Auto, which I loved.

Wall-E
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Post by: Capt Pat on October 03, 2011, 11:46:52 PM
I liked that movie. Nobody else here did.


Quote from: Nally Stand on October 03, 2011, 10:25:54 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on September 29, 2011, 12:53:45 PM
Drive is different to say the least. Watched it with 4 others and split opnions on it.

Must be a record for the least amount of dialogue from a main character though!

The American, staring George Clooney. His script must have ran to almost half a file page.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 02:25:34 PM
Twilight on telly tonight. Worth a look? Sounds very chickflickish.

Just bought The Prophet (French Gangster film). Alphadog and The Lives of Others in a VdeP shop for E4 for the lot. Well worth checking these shops out.
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Post by: Don Johnson on October 05, 2011, 03:22:16 PM
Have all three of those you bought Canalman. The Lives Of Others the pick of the lot.

Alpha Dog isn't bad, Bully is along the same vein, think it is better.

Wouldn't waste my time watching Twilight, know too many wee girls who love it and wouldn't have any taste at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 03:33:42 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 05, 2011, 03:22:16 PM
Have all three of those you bought Canalman. The Lives Of Others the pick of the lot.

Alpha Dog isn't bad, Bully is along the same vein, think it is better.

Wouldn't waste my time watching Twilight, know too many wee girls who love it and wouldn't have any taste at all.

Thanks DJ.

Was  actually hoping it would be you would reply.

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Post by: nrico2006 on October 05, 2011, 03:40:04 PM
Quote from: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 02:25:34 PM
Twilight on telly tonight. Worth a look? Sounds very chickflickish.

Just bought The Prophet (French Gangster film). Alphadog and The Lives of Others in a VdeP shop for E4 for the lot. Well worth checking these shops out.

Twilight is actually very good, the 2nd one was dirt but the third one was also good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on October 05, 2011, 03:48:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 02:25:34 PM
Twilight on telly tonight. Worth a look? Sounds very chickflickish.

Just bought The Prophet (French Gangster film). Alphadog and The Lives of Others in a VdeP shop for E4 for the lot. Well worth checking these shops out.

The Prophet is a clinker. So good I watched it twice in a week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on October 05, 2011, 03:56:23 PM
Watched Drive last night. Quality film. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but definitely worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on October 05, 2011, 04:04:10 PM
"A Prophet" -  one of the best films in recent years
Good value you got the Canalman!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 05, 2011, 05:32:15 PM
transformers 3 - liked the effects, not much else going on but good enough for what it was intended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2011, 05:47:13 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 05, 2011, 03:22:16 PM
Have all three of those you bought Canalman. The Lives Of Others the pick of the lot.

Alpha Dog isn't bad, Bully is along the same vein, think it is better.

Wouldn't waste my time watching Twilight, know too many wee girls who love it and wouldn't have any taste at all.
Like nrico2006?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on October 06, 2011, 10:16:39 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 05, 2011, 05:47:13 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 05, 2011, 03:22:16 PM
Have all three of those you bought Canalman. The Lives Of Others the pick of the lot.

Alpha Dog isn't bad, Bully is along the same vein, think it is better.

Wouldn't waste my time watching Twilight, know too many wee girls who love it and wouldn't have any taste at all.
Like nrico2006?

My lips are sealed. I tried to watch it when it was on Channel Four one Sunday I think to see what the fuss was about. Too much adolescent moodiness in it to keep me watching.

Downloaded the Drive soundtrack last night, brilliant. 80s electronica throwbacks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 06, 2011, 11:41:07 PM
Not sure what to make of Drive. The closing sequence combination of that particular music and shimmering city light reminds me of a film I can't quite put my finger on. Anyone any suggestions?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on October 06, 2011, 11:53:41 PM
The music to me was like a cross of Scarface and Grand Theft Auto : Vice City.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 06, 2011, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 06, 2011, 11:53:41 PM
The music to me was like a cross of Scarface and Grand Theft Auto : Vice City.
Was gonna say, without having seen the movie I'd have a guess at some Giorgio Moroder electronica.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 07, 2011, 12:17:05 AM
I'm convinced the film I'm trying to think of is one of those Crash/Babel style films where lots of plots are interconnected. Film definitely closes with some piece of what I'd almost call "orchestral" electronic music like that towards the end of Drive, and am convinced there's a nighttime cityscape, almost certainly of LA. Doing my bloody head in!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 07, 2011, 09:00:58 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 06, 2011, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 06, 2011, 11:53:41 PM
The music to me was like a cross of Scarface and Grand Theft Auto : Vice City.
Was gonna say, without having seen the movie I'd have a guess at some Giorgio Moroder electronica.

With your hard-ons for Scarface and Manhunter you will love Drive and its electro vibes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 07, 2011, 09:25:53 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 07, 2011, 09:00:58 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 06, 2011, 11:57:53 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 06, 2011, 11:53:41 PM
The music to me was like a cross of Scarface and Grand Theft Auto : Vice City.
Was gonna say, without having seen the movie I'd have a guess at some Giorgio Moroder electronica.

With your hard-ons for Scarface and Manhunter you will love Drive and its electro vibes.
Minder tried to download it for me but made a hash of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 07, 2011, 11:53:37 AM
Drive is a quare show with a great soundtrack

Collage - a real hero
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DSVDcw6iW8

Snow Patrol - watery song#43
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-ndrGykpso&feature=related
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on October 07, 2011, 03:58:10 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2011, 12:17:05 AM
I'm convinced the film I'm trying to think of is one of those Crash/Babel style films where lots of plots are interconnected. Film definitely closes with some piece of what I'd almost call "orchestral" electronic music like that towards the end of Drive, and am convinced there's a nighttime cityscape, almost certainly of LA. Doing my bloody head in!

Short Cuts?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 07, 2011, 04:26:43 PM
Watched Thor, and Limitless last night.

Thor is what it is - no need for a review (although the ever gorgeous Natalie Portman made it more enjoyable)

Limitless - half good, half weird, half ridiculous. The cinematography put me off it a little bit - but that was a large part of the movie. Looked like I was watching a soap opera. Could have done better with the story they had - enjoyableish all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 10, 2011, 06:50:10 PM
Watched a movie called "White Irish Drinkers" at the weekend.

Really enjoyable. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on October 10, 2011, 06:57:43 PM
Watched 'Drive' on the strength of recommendations here - really enjoyed it.

Anyone see Real Steel or Colombiana?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on October 10, 2011, 07:13:56 PM
Went to see a film called "Tyrannosaurus" at the weekend. Indie UK film, which will probably not get much publicity, but it is tremendous. Stars Peter Mullan & anything he's in [or directs] is well worth a watching. It's not for the squeamish or the faint hearted, but nonetheless an excellent 90 minutes, if you can stick with it. Thoroughly recommended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on October 10, 2011, 08:47:38 PM
Watched Little White Lies last weekend, thought was very good, quality cast
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 11, 2011, 08:52:09 AM
Watched Kill the Irishman, thought it was decent enough but then its hard not to be biased towards Irish orientated films.  Your doll Laura Ramsey in it is unbelievable, like a younger version of Jennifer Esposito.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 13, 2011, 09:24:37 AM
Saw an Aussie mockumentary last night called Kenny about a portable toilet installer. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea but I really enjoyed it............. some very funny moments in it. The main character's politically incorrect father is hilarious imo.

A scene in it at the end at the Melbourne Cup which I guarantee you have never seen ever on tv or film.

8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 14, 2011, 02:05:44 PM
Watched Hanna the other night, didn't enjoy it all. It had an eerie side to it that I wasn't expecting.
Have X Men first class to watch this weekend, looking forward to seeing it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 14, 2011, 02:11:49 PM
Looking forward to the new X-Men, never was a big fan of them but watched them when they came out.  Only been recently when they are on again that I actually appreciate them. 

Only watched Rio Bravo the other night for the first time.  Decent show and loved the tune 'My Rifle, My Pony and Me.  Freakily, I am going theough The Sopranos and last night I watched one with Tony in bed watching the scene where they sang that song and at the end of the 'Pie O My' episode the song was played just after the scene where Tony was sitting with the ill horse and the credits rolled.

Your woman in Rio Bravo was something else for the 50's.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 14, 2011, 07:32:38 PM
X-Men First Class is shit and James McAvoy is rapidly becoming the actor I love to hate. Kevin Bacon however, as always, is superb in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 14, 2011, 11:19:20 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 14, 2011, 07:32:38 PM
X-Men First Class is shit and James McAvoy is rapidly becoming the actor I love to hate. Kevin Bacon however, as always, is superb in it.
T'is. Thought Fassbender was brilliant in it though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ardal on October 14, 2011, 11:55:40 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2011, 12:17:05 AM
I'm convinced the film I'm trying to think of is one of those Crash/Babel style films where lots of plots are interconnected. Film definitely closes with some piece of what I'd almost call "orchestral" electronic music like that towards the end of Drive, and am convinced there's a nighttime cityscape, almost certainly of LA. Doing my bloody head in!

I'm probably way of the mark, but is it that movie with the wee squeee kid who has lost his parents (NY) but knows them through music. That D4 bollocks stars in it as a bit of a rock sort of guy, maa plays classical soloist stuff; modern Oliver Twist (Robin Williams)?????
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 15, 2011, 12:15:52 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 07, 2011, 04:26:43 PM
Limitless - half good, half weird, half ridiculous.

Sounds like a movie and a half.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 15, 2011, 07:42:14 PM
Dave on TCM at the minute.  Great feel good movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 15, 2011, 08:08:45 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 05, 2011, 03:48:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 02:25:34 PM
Twilight on telly tonight. Worth a look? Sounds very chickflickish.

Just bought The Prophet (French Gangster film). Alphadog and The Lives of Others in a VdeP shop for E4 for the lot. Well worth checking these shops out.

The Prophet is a clinker. So good I watched it twice in a week.
Dowloaded it last night on the strength of that review, great call. Class movie
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on October 15, 2011, 08:17:22 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 15, 2011, 08:08:45 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 05, 2011, 03:48:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 02:25:34 PM
Twilight on telly tonight. Worth a look? Sounds very chickflickish.

Just bought The Prophet (French Gangster film). Alphadog and The Lives of Others in a VdeP shop for E4 for the lot. Well worth checking these shops out.

The Prophet is a clinker. So good I watched it twice in a week.
Dowloaded it last night on the strength of that review, great call. Class movie

Is it just called "The Prophet' ? Cant find it on BT Junkie
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 15, 2011, 08:25:27 PM
I think those clowns are wrong and it's A Prophet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 15, 2011, 08:27:49 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 15, 2011, 08:17:22 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 15, 2011, 08:08:45 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 05, 2011, 03:48:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 02:25:34 PM
Twilight on telly tonight. Worth a look? Sounds very chickflickish.

Just bought The Prophet (French Gangster film). Alphadog and The Lives of Others in a VdeP shop for E4 for the lot. Well worth checking these shops out.

The Prophet is a clinker. So good I watched it twice in a week.
Dowloaded it last night on the strength of that review, great call. Class movie

Is it just called "The Prophet' ? Cant find it on BT Junkie

Use isohunt.com and it's called A Prophet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on October 15, 2011, 08:28:53 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on October 15, 2011, 12:15:52 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 07, 2011, 04:26:43 PM
Limitless - half good, half weird, half ridiculous.

Sounds like a movie and a half.
:D Quality!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on October 15, 2011, 08:31:08 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 15, 2011, 08:27:49 PM
Quote from: Minder on October 15, 2011, 08:17:22 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 15, 2011, 08:08:45 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 05, 2011, 03:48:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on October 05, 2011, 02:25:34 PM
Twilight on telly tonight. Worth a look? Sounds very chickflickish.

Just bought The Prophet (French Gangster film). Alphadog and The Lives of Others in a VdeP shop for E4 for the lot. Well worth checking these shops out.

The Prophet is a clinker. So good I watched it twice in a week.
Dowloaded it last night on the strength of that review, great call. Class movie

Is it just called "The Prophet' ? Cant find it on BT Junkie

Use isohunt.com and it's called A Prophet.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:06:44 PM
Seen Real Steel last night, very good show, 9/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 15, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:06:44 PM
Seen Real Steel last night, very good show, 9/10.
The premise seems like a disney flick but have heard nothing but good reviews. Is it not a bit hammy?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 15, 2011, 09:38:45 PM
The Tintin movie is out soon, one of my favourite books as a child, looking forward to the film when it comes out soon. Trying to get my girls to read the books leading up to it so I hope thay aren't dated and enjoy the film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on October 15, 2011, 09:40:02 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 15, 2011, 09:38:45 PM
The Tintin movie is out soon, one of my favourite books as a child, looking forward to the film when it comes out soon. Trying to get my girls to read the books leading up to it so I hope thay aren't dated and enjoy the film

Looking forward to that too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:50:40 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 15, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:06:44 PM
Seen Real Steel last night, very good show, 9/10.
The premise seems like a disney flick but have heard nothing but good reviews. Is it not a bit hammy?
Its alot fun and entertaining, its ok to like disney imo. The fights are vgood, the robots have character but it has a soft centre all right which i liked aswell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 12:36:44 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:50:40 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 15, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:06:44 PM
Seen Real Steel last night, very good show, 9/10.
The premise seems like a disney flick but have heard nothing but good reviews. Is it not a bit hammy?
Its alot fun and entertaining, its ok to like disney imo. The fights are vgood, the robots have character but it has a soft centre all right which i liked aswell.

It was Rocky with robots, you even had an Apollo (expect he was called Zeus who was the son of Apollo).

Enjoyable but leave the brain at home, 7/10.

Saw Senna during the week, excellent show, 8.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 16, 2011, 12:47:29 AM
Just watched Animal Kingdom. Didn't know much about it before watching but highly recommended. 8.5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 16, 2011, 05:20:24 PM
Saw Skyline there today... jaysus it was tough stuff to watch at least it was only 90 minutes long... what a load of shite of an ending
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 16, 2011, 05:54:40 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 12:36:44 AM
It was Rocky with robots, you even had an Apollo (expect he was called Zeus who was the son of Apollo).

Enjoyable but leave the brain at home, 7/10.

Saw Senna during the week, excellent show, 8.5/10.

Other way round.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 16, 2011, 06:56:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2011, 05:54:40 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 12:36:44 AM
It was Rocky with robots, you even had an Apollo (expect he was called Zeus who was the son of Apollo).

Enjoyable but leave the brain at home, 7/10.

Saw Senna during the week, excellent show, 8.5/10.

Other way round.

Jaysus Dinny, you should know better than to tangle with the Trinners man when it comes to the classics.  :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 07:33:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 16, 2011, 06:56:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2011, 05:54:40 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 12:36:44 AM
It was Rocky with robots, you even had an Apollo (expect he was called Zeus who was the son of Apollo).

Enjoyable but leave the brain at home, 7/10.

Saw Senna during the week, excellent show, 8.5/10.

Other way round.

Jaysus Dinny, you should know better than to tangle with the Trinners man when it comes to the classics.  :P

Feck it my wife was impressed in the cinema when I said it...

I'm a Trinity graduate myself..... :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 16, 2011, 07:42:50 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 07:33:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 16, 2011, 06:56:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2011, 05:54:40 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 12:36:44 AM
It was Rocky with robots, you even had an Apollo (expect he was called Zeus who was the son of Apollo).

Enjoyable but leave the brain at home, 7/10.

Saw Senna during the week, excellent show, 8.5/10.

Other way round.

Jaysus Dinny, you should know better than to tangle with the Trinners man when it comes to the classics.  :P

Feck it my wife was impressed in the cinema when I said it...

I'm a Trinity graduate myself..... :-[

Trinity Engineer I'll have you know. Consigned to the dark and murky confines of the Hamilton and Parsons buildings, well away from the toffs!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 16, 2011, 08:01:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2011, 07:42:50 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 07:33:59 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on October 16, 2011, 06:56:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 16, 2011, 05:54:40 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2011, 12:36:44 AM
It was Rocky with robots, you even had an Apollo (expect he was called Zeus who was the son of Apollo).

Enjoyable but leave the brain at home, 7/10.

Saw Senna during the week, excellent show, 8.5/10.

Other way round.

Jaysus Dinny, you should know better than to tangle with the Trinners man when it comes to the classics.  :P

Feck it my wife was impressed in the cinema when I said it...

I'm a Trinity graduate myself..... :-[

Trinity Engineer I'll have you know. Consigned to the dark and murky confines of the Hamilton and Parsons buildings, well away from the toffs!
Didn't know the board had so many prods! ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 17, 2011, 12:36:03 AM
I actually enjoyed X Men First Class. It wasn't outstanding- 6.5 out of 10 but enjoyable nonetheless.
Kevin Bacon was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 17, 2011, 08:45:49 PM
I wonder if this film will be any good. ;)

(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k389/quantumleaping/Greencastle_the_Film_Poster.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on October 18, 2011, 11:06:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 16, 2011, 12:47:29 AM
Just watched Animal Kingdom. Didn't know much about it before watching but highly recommended. 8.5.

Saw this recommended on another forum, will search it out.

I see Joel Edgerton is in it too. Went to the cinema last night to see Warrior, it really exceeded my expectations. Thought it was gonna be some crap action stuff but was a really emotional story as well. Nick Nolte stole the show as the recovering dad trying to get back in with his estranged sons.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 18, 2011, 12:52:09 PM
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8551/aagreencastle.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Skiddybadoo on October 18, 2011, 01:17:34 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 15, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:06:44 PM
Seen Real Steel last night, very good show, 9/10.
The premise seems like a disney flick but have heard nothing but good reviews. Is it not a bit hammy?

The smaltz in Real Steel was cringwworthy. Effects were good, but if you're over 15yrs I'd stay away. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 18, 2011, 03:51:00 PM
Saw La Prophet last night. Interesting/ engrossing film. Very character driven film.

8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 18, 2011, 04:04:02 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 18, 2011, 12:52:09 PM
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8551/aagreencastle.jpg)

:D You've way too much time on your hands
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 18, 2011, 04:30:49 PM
What is Tom doing now?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on October 18, 2011, 04:44:16 PM
None of your business.  :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hashtag on October 19, 2011, 08:27:52 AM
Watched two films over the weekend:
Friends with Benefits- 8/10 very good I thought. Funny, Sexy, but predicible.

Super 8-  8/10 Enjoyed it. I like JJ Abrams work. Slick. The kids in starring roles were fantastic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 19, 2011, 08:44:52 AM
Quote from: Skiddybadoo on October 18, 2011, 01:17:34 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 15, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 15, 2011, 09:06:44 PM
Seen Real Steel last night, very good show, 9/10.
The premise seems like a disney flick but have heard nothing but good reviews. Is it not a bit




The smaltz in Real Steel was cringwworthy. Effects were good, but if you're over 15yrs I'd stay away.

Real Steel is very entertaining, end of story8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 19, 2011, 12:02:57 PM
Watched Crazy Stupid Love,

Daycent...had to nearly pick up the girls i was watching it with off the floor because of Ryan Gosling, christ...to be that man for a day...would clean up.

Drags on about 15 minutes too long at the end, missed a great opportunity to end it after a class scene. 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agnes Dipesto on October 19, 2011, 02:11:41 PM
Quote from: ardal on October 14, 2011, 11:55:40 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 07, 2011, 12:17:05 AM
I'm convinced the film I'm trying to think of is one of those Crash/Babel style films where lots of plots are interconnected. Film definitely closes with some piece of what I'd almost call "orchestral" electronic music like that towards the end of Drive, and am convinced there's a nighttime cityscape, almost certainly of LA. Doing my bloody head in!

I'm probably way of the mark, but is it that movie with the wee squeee kid who has lost his parents (NY) but knows them through music. That D4 bollocks stars in it as a bit of a rock sort of guy, maa plays classical soloist stuff; modern Oliver Twist (Robin Williams)?????


Ardal, August Rush is the film you're talking about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 19, 2011, 04:41:54 PM
Not really about a new film but there are documentaries tonight on BBC 4 about The Life of Brian and all that ensued. 

21:00 Holy Flying Circus (T) Comedy drama, based on the controversy that surrounded Monty Python's Life of Brian on its release in 1979. As a campaign to ban the film gathered momentum, John Cleese and Michael Palin defended their work by participating in a live TV debate against Malcolm Muggeridge and the Bishop of Southwark - but the programme did not go according to plan. Darren Boyd and Charles Edwards star alongside Steve Punt, Rufus Jones, Tom Fisher, Phil Nichol and Stephen Fry. Followed by the original TV debate from 1979.     

   22:30 Friday Night - Saturday Morning (R) (T) A 1979 TV debate about the controversy surrounding Monty Python's Life of Brian, which saw John Cleese and Michael Palin defend the film against accusations of blasphemy made by Mervyn Stockwood, the then-Bishop of Southwark, and author and satirist Malcolm Muggeridge. The programme is presented by Tim Rice and features music by Paul Jones and the Blues Band.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 20, 2011, 07:56:16 PM
Watched Hanna and Fallen this week.

Hanna started out great, and had fantastic potential, but I think it fell short. 6.5/10

Fallen was really enjoyable, can't believe I'd never seen it before. 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 10:41:13 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 20, 2011, 07:56:16 PM
Watched Hanna and Fallen this week.

Hanna started out great, and had fantastic potential, but I think it fell short. 6.5/10

Fallen was really enjoyable, can't believe I'd never seen it before. 8/10.

Hanna is decent.  Fallen is up there with the best, one of my all time favourites.  Tiiiiiiime is on my side, oh yes it is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on October 22, 2011, 12:08:41 AM
Watched Despicable Me this evening, excellent show, very funny.

Followed that up with funny people, very surprised by this, thought it was a good show, some comedy but more a drama, well worth a look but long, 150 min I think
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on October 22, 2011, 09:03:12 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 21, 2011, 10:41:13 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 20, 2011, 07:56:16 PM
Watched Hanna and Fallen this week.

Hanna started out great, and had fantastic potential, but I think it fell short. 6.5/10

Fallen was really enjoyable, can't believe I'd never seen it before. 8/10.

Hanna is decent.  Fallen is up there with the best, one of my all time favourites.  Tiiiiiiime is on my side, oh yes it is.

Always loved Fallen and watched it again last night on BBC - one of Denzel's best films I think. Same director did Frequency I think which also really enjoyed.

Before watching Fallen, I watched Das Experiment, which had wanted to see for a while. Fantastic psychological thriller, thoroughly impressed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 22, 2011, 10:05:31 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on October 19, 2011, 04:41:54 PM
Not really about a new film but there are documentaries tonight on BBC 4 about The Life of Brian and all that ensued. 

21:00 Holy Flying Circus (T) Comedy drama, based on the controversy that surrounded Monty Python's Life of Brian on its release in 1979. As a campaign to ban the film gathered momentum, John Cleese and Michael Palin defended their work by participating in a live TV debate against Malcolm Muggeridge and the Bishop of Southwark - but the programme did not go according to plan. Darren Boyd and Charles Edwards star alongside Steve Punt, Rufus Jones, Tom Fisher, Phil Nichol and Stephen Fry. Followed by the original TV debate from 1979.     

   22:30 Friday Night - Saturday Morning (R) (T) A 1979 TV debate about the controversy surrounding Monty Python's Life of Brian, which saw John Cleese and Michael Palin defend the film against accusations of blasphemy made by Mervyn Stockwood, the then-Bishop of Southwark, and author and satirist Malcolm Muggeridge. The programme is presented by Tim Rice and features music by Paul Jones and the Blues Band.

On now, Judith had some bush on her ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on October 22, 2011, 10:20:53 PM
Watched "Kill the Irishman" last night. Its based on the story of Danny Greene, a mobster of Irish descent who was active in Cleveland in the 1970's. It stars Ray Stevenson and bears comparison to the likes of "Goodfellas".

It is well worth watching despite it having Vinnie Jones in it and there are some excellent performances in the minor roles from Christopher Walken and Val Kilmer
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on October 22, 2011, 11:57:16 PM
Missisippi Burniing on RTE1at the minute.  Awesome.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 24, 2011, 03:56:07 PM
Animal Kingdom

Australian crime thriller. Quality
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on October 24, 2011, 03:58:28 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on October 22, 2011, 12:08:41 AM
Watched Despicable Me this evening, excellent show, very funny.

Followed that up with funny people, very surprised by this, thought it was a good show, some comedy but more a drama, well worth a look but long, 150 min I think

Found this a really hard watch, dont know what it was supposed to be and was way way too long
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Post by: Canalman on October 24, 2011, 04:10:24 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 24, 2011, 03:56:07 PM
Animal Kingdom

Australian crime thriller. Quality

Agree, if it in fact is the one I am thinking of with Guy Pearce in it.

Gritty in your face crime thriller which I particularly like. No black and white characters in it which I liked.
Based on a "true story" I believe.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on October 24, 2011, 04:32:20 PM
Have Animal Kingdom ordered from recommendations in this thread. Should be there when I get home, maybe get it watched tonight.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on October 24, 2011, 05:16:20 PM
I liked Animal Kingdom but the character development was poor and the acting at times was a bit meh! I actually thought Guy Pearce was on auto-pilot. Worth a watch though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jonah on October 24, 2011, 06:09:46 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on October 24, 2011, 04:32:20 PM
Have Animal Kingdom ordered from recommendations in this thread. Should be there when I get home, maybe get it watched tonight.

Thought it was a pretty decent flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 25, 2011, 03:50:30 PM
Watched Mary Shelley's Frankenstein last night. Had remembered being not to impressed with it as a 14 year old - and unfortunately my fears were confirmed. Branagh totally out of his depth as a director and an actor in this one. De Niro's creature was the only thing with any sense of anything. It's shot with such cheap day time soap opera cinematography that it really just sucks.

4/10. They could have done so much more with it. In the words of the Mrs - there wasn't even enough Aiden Quinn to bring it up to a 5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 25, 2011, 04:15:48 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 24, 2011, 03:58:28 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on October 22, 2011, 12:08:41 AM
Watched Despicable Me this evening, excellent show, very funny.

Followed that up with funny people, very surprised by this, thought it was a good show, some comedy but more a drama, well worth a look but long, 150 min I think

Found this a really hard watch, dont know what it was supposed to be and was way way too long

I saw Despicable Me at the weekend....tis indeed very funny.
Also watched Source Code....good enough show but the story is kind of predictable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 01, 2011, 09:19:26 AM
Saw The Ides of March last night. A political thriller. Cracking film, would recommend it highly. Very good cast. Not the longest of films though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 01, 2011, 10:41:32 AM
Murder By Numbers was decent.

Actually going to try and get my hands on Frankenstein and Dracula to see what they are like.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 01, 2011, 11:24:37 AM
Tin Tin 2 D for me was pretty entertaining.

7.5 out of 10.
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Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 01, 2011, 12:37:26 PM
Saw Drive recently and was good 7/10, great soundtrack aswell,

Saw the guard and didnt reach my expectations 6.5/10

Last night watched the Tree of Life with pitt and penn, very good, not your normal movie, 8.5/10. Some performances by the child actors though... Terence malick directed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stew on November 01, 2011, 02:16:21 PM
Watched fracture again last night, cracking film with Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins, top notch thriller.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 01, 2011, 02:22:11 PM
Quote from: stew on November 01, 2011, 02:16:21 PM
Watched fracture again last night, cracking film with Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins, top notch thriller.
+1 really love that movie... big fan of gosling and hopkins.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AbbeySider on November 01, 2011, 02:40:25 PM
Saw Contagion.
Felt like a documentary rather than a film but it was Ok.
6/10
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Post by: Declan on November 01, 2011, 03:56:54 PM
QuoteSaw Contagion.
Felt like a documentary rather than a film but it was Ok.
6/10

Yep - unusual feel to it but done very well I thought
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 01, 2011, 07:39:43 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on November 01, 2011, 11:24:37 AM
Tin Tin 2 D for me was pretty entertaining.

7.5 out of 10.
Going to see it tomorrow but unfortunately only 3D in the local cinema.

Must watch Drive this week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 01, 2011, 10:21:44 PM
Nicholas Cage in season of the witch (I think thats what its called).

A half decent 6.5/10 for it.

Watched Bram Stokers Dracula last night in the spirit of halloween. Enjoyable - but long winded. 6.5/10
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Post by: gawa316 on November 02, 2011, 08:52:04 AM
Anyone seen Tower heist?
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Post by: The Worker on November 05, 2011, 05:31:48 PM
Any decent movies out at the min?
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Post by: Canalman on November 10, 2011, 03:14:15 PM
Saw The Orphanage last night............. a Spanish horror film.

Quite good despite some horrenduous gaps in the plot. Seriously hot milf in it. Similiar to , but nowhere as good as The Others with Nicole Kidman.

6.5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 10, 2011, 05:24:54 PM
Quote from: Canalman on November 10, 2011, 03:14:15 PM
Saw The Orphanage last night............. a Spanish horror film.

Quite good despite some horrenduous gaps in the plot. Seriously hot milf in it. Similiar to , but nowhere as good as The Others with Nicole Kidman.

6.5.

I saw that I didn't enjoy it at all as the movie has a horrible kind of tension to it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on November 10, 2011, 06:54:32 PM
Watched two movies from fairly opposite ends of the spectrum this week.

Apollo 18 - Really just a mash up of various horror and sci-fi movies. Was alright, helped by the fact that it's very short at about 75 mins.

Tree of Life - Very, very different to anything I'd seen before. More like a piece of art than a conventional movie. Still not sure if it was brilliant or a pile of bollix. Either a 10 or a 1, will probably need another watching or two to settle it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 10, 2011, 08:01:43 PM
Joined love film for a free trial.

Watched the Lincoln lawyer there. Really enjoyed it and well worth a watch. 7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on November 10, 2011, 09:44:09 PM
Open Range - solid 7 thought the love story angle was a bit corny.
Last Night - ok nothing special
Baader-Meinhof Complex - fairly good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 14, 2011, 12:59:42 AM
Watched 'In Time' there today . . . nobody else should!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 14, 2011, 09:12:39 AM
Saw The Tree of Life at the weekend, watched the first twenty minutes and turned it off.  One of the first times in my life I have turned a film off, normally would persevere with it for the sake of it but this was unbelievably shit.  There are films which are slightly different and artistic, but the first twenty minutes of this had no direction or logic at all.  Never saw anything like it.

Also watched the new Planet of The Apes film, was decent enough and could have been alot better.  Seemed to drag on a bit during the middle, and never seen an actress in a film who was as under used as Freida Pinto was - she contributed nothing to the film even with her obvious charms.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on November 14, 2011, 05:56:36 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 14, 2011, 09:12:39 AM
Saw The Tree of Life at the weekend, watched the first twenty minutes and turned it off.  One of the first times in my life I have turned a film off, normally would persevere with it for the sake of it but this was unbelievably shit.  There are films which are slightly different and artistic, but the first twenty minutes of this had no direction or logic at all.  Never saw anything like it.

Also watched the new Planet of The Apes film, was decent enough and could have been alot better.  Seemed to drag on a bit during the middle, and never seen an actress in a film who was as under used as Freida Pinto was - she contributed nothing to the film even with her obvious charms.
The Tree of life, i wrote a long drawn out reply, preaching but youd have to be a bit awake to understand it so no point. Beautiful movie imo, great acting, tough story, mesmerising vision, totally unique but unfortunetly not many will  get it for various reasons but no point stating them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on November 15, 2011, 12:28:43 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 14, 2011, 09:12:39 AM
Saw The Tree of Life at the weekend, watched the first twenty minutes and turned it off.  One of the first times in my life I have turned a film off, normally would persevere with it for the sake of it but this was unbelievably shit.  There are films which are slightly different and artistic, but the first twenty minutes of this had no direction or logic at all.  Never saw anything like it.

Also watched the new Planet of The Apes film, was decent enough and could have been alot better.  Seemed to drag on a bit during the middle, and never seen an actress in a film who was as under used as Freida Pinto was - she contributed nothing to the film even with her obvious charms.

You should give Tree of Life another go. I was very close to giving up on it half an hour in, but it gets better. The middle hour or so of the movie is a lot more coherent and gives a bit of relevance to the weird shite at the start and end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on November 16, 2011, 02:59:02 PM
Watched Fast Five last night. I enjoyed it. The Rock over acted a bit as did Vin Diesel but it was a decent show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Forever Green on November 16, 2011, 09:17:09 PM
Notorious. Story of rapper Biggie Smalls. Thought it was very well made and what an unbelievable rapper this guy was. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 17, 2011, 09:10:16 AM
Fast & The Furious 5 is good, saw the BIG film last week and thought it was pretty good but nowhere near as good as the 50 Cent one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Sky Blue Gael on November 17, 2011, 09:19:11 AM
Went to see the rum diaries during the week. Strange movie. Was based more around johnny depps carachter than any real stroyline itself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 17, 2011, 10:22:24 AM
The Rum Diaries promises much in the trailer delivers little more in the movie.

6 out of 10.
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Post by: NAG1 on November 17, 2011, 11:46:31 AM
Quote from: Sky Blue Gael on November 17, 2011, 09:19:11 AM
Went to see the rum diaries during the week. Strange movie. Was based more around johnny depps carachter than any real stroyline itself.

what johnny depp film lately hasnt been?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Sky Blue Gael on November 17, 2011, 02:04:17 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on November 17, 2011, 11:46:31 AM
Quote from: Sky Blue Gael on November 17, 2011, 09:19:11 AM
Went to see the rum diaries during the week. Strange movie. Was based more around johnny depps carachter than any real stroyline itself.

what johnny depp film lately hasnt been?

:D I suppose i was foolish to expect anythin else
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Post by: ballinaman on November 18, 2011, 07:27:10 PM
Looks decent!..... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os6raCCmAFk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Post by: ONeill on November 18, 2011, 08:01:58 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 18, 2011, 07:27:10 PM
Looks decent!..... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os6raCCmAFk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Some of those are good.

Gump as horror - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paXCXnaiUlA&feature=related
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Post by: ross4life on November 18, 2011, 08:09:13 PM
And another one, The Goodfellas Re-cut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIg4jWt4Fqw
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on November 18, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
Sky plussed "Hunger" the other night lads..is it worth watchin??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 19, 2011, 09:31:45 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 18, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
Sky plussed "Hunger" the other night lads..is it worth watchin??

Yes. Great performance by Michael Fassbender.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 20, 2011, 10:17:06 AM
Finally got round to watching avatar last night. Visually fantastic but wasn't overly impressed with the story. It would have been nice to see it in 3d I think. 6/10
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 20, 2011, 11:30:45 AM
Watched "It's kind of a funny story" last night. A film about a 16 year old dealing with thoughts of suicide and signing himself into a hospital. Very good thought provoking movie, with Zach Galifiankis
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Post by: tyrone girl on November 30, 2011, 10:51:57 PM
Watchin Taken on RTE. Great show even though have already watched it about 5 times. Liam Neeson is class
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Post by: Puckoon on November 30, 2011, 10:56:49 PM
Watched the girl who kicked the hornets nest last night - think it may have been my favourite of the three. Think the girl cast in the American version is just a tad too strange looking for my tastes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on November 30, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
Got to see Drive finally. Thoroughly enjoyed it but something lacking to grade it as an A* movie. Wasn't too fussed on some of the violence but great direction. Loved the soundtrack.

Another was Midnight in Paris. I know some will hate this movie. It's a Woody Allen film (he's not in it thankfully). Owen Wilson and his bride-to-be holiday in Paris. Wilson is there to find some kind of inspiration for his novel. I hadn't really expected much beyond this but as a lover of Paris and Parisian lifestyle I knew i'd like the backdrop. Without spoiling it, it's a comedy/drama/time travel and it helps if you've even remotely heard of Hemmingway, Picasso, Dali and Fitzgerald.

I loved it but I suspect many will find it a rather pointless movie. Interested in hearing others' views on it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 30, 2011, 11:41:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 30, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
Got to see Drive finally. Thoroughly enjoyed it but something lacking to grade it as an A* movie. Wasn't too fussed on some of the violence but great direction. Loved the soundtrack.

Another was Midnight in Paris. I know some will hate this movie. It's a Woody Allen film (he's not in it thankfully). Owen Wilson and his bride-to-be holiday in Paris. Wilson is there to find some kind of inspiration for his novel. I hadn't really expected much beyond this but as a lover of Paris and Parisian lifestyle I knew i'd like the backdrop. Without spoiling it, it's a comedy/drama/time travel and it helps if you've even remotely heard of Hemmingway, Picasso, Dali and Fitzgerald.

I loved it but I suspect many will find it a rather pointless movie. Interested in hearing others' views on it.
Which one? I like all Woody Allen movies (even the crap ones) so I'll like it. Might legally download it for the weekend.
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Post by: Sky Blue Gael on November 30, 2011, 11:45:02 PM
Went to see justice last weekend. Wasn't the worst show. Couple of good twist you don't see coming would give it 6.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 30, 2011, 11:47:36 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on November 30, 2011, 10:51:57 PM
Watchin Taken on RTE. Great show even though have already watched it about 5 times. Liam Neeson is class
Would you?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 01, 2011, 12:02:04 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 30, 2011, 11:41:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 30, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
Got to see Drive finally. Thoroughly enjoyed it but something lacking to grade it as an A* movie. Wasn't too fussed on some of the violence but great direction. Loved the soundtrack.

Another was Midnight in Paris. I know some will hate this movie. It's a Woody Allen film (he's not in it thankfully). Owen Wilson and his bride-to-be holiday in Paris. Wilson is there to find some kind of inspiration for his novel. I hadn't really expected much beyond this but as a lover of Paris and Parisian lifestyle I knew i'd like the backdrop. Without spoiling it, it's a comedy/drama/time travel and it helps if you've even remotely heard of Hemmingway, Picasso, Dali and Fitzgerald.

I loved it but I suspect many will find it a rather pointless movie. Interested in hearing others' views on it.
Which one? I like all Woody Allen movies (even the crap ones) so I'll like it. Might legally download it for the weekend.

Effin Scott.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 01, 2011, 12:05:29 AM
Quote from: ONeill on December 01, 2011, 12:02:04 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 30, 2011, 11:41:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 30, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
Got to see Drive finally. Thoroughly enjoyed it but something lacking to grade it as an A* movie. Wasn't too fussed on some of the violence but great direction. Loved the soundtrack.

Another was Midnight in Paris. I know some will hate this movie. It's a Woody Allen film (he's not in it thankfully). Owen Wilson and his bride-to-be holiday in Paris. Wilson is there to find some kind of inspiration for his novel. I hadn't really expected much beyond this but as a lover of Paris and Parisian lifestyle I knew i'd like the backdrop. Without spoiling it, it's a comedy/drama/time travel and it helps if you've even remotely heard of Hemmingway, Picasso, Dali and Fitzgerald.

I loved it but I suspect many will find it a rather pointless movie. Interested in hearing others' views on it.
Which one? I like all Woody Allen movies (even the crap ones) so I'll like it. Might legally download it for the weekend.

Effin Scott.
Just checking it wasn't Maurice. I believe there is a remake of The Great Gatsby due out next year. Didn't much like the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 01, 2011, 12:53:21 AM
Quote from: ONeill on November 30, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
Got to see Drive finally. Thoroughly enjoyed it but something lacking to grade it as an A* movie. Wasn't too fussed on some of the violence but great direction. Loved the soundtrack.

Another was Midnight in Paris. I know some will hate this movie. It's a Woody Allen film (he's not in it thankfully). Owen Wilson and his bride-to-be holiday in Paris. Wilson is there to find some kind of inspiration for his novel. I hadn't really expected much beyond this but as a lover of Paris and Parisian lifestyle I knew i'd like the backdrop. Without spoiling it, it's a comedy/drama/time travel and it helps if you've even remotely heard of Hemmingway, Picasso, Dali and Fitzgerald.

I loved it but I suspect many will find it a rather pointless movie. Interested in hearing others' views on it.
Amy Adams the foxy fox plays his wife a blonde fox in this movie. You also have a spoiler in your description of midnight in Paris Comedy drama will do it.
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Post by: Billys Boots on December 01, 2011, 08:51:44 AM
Watched 'The Guard' last weekend - very enjoyable indeed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on December 01, 2011, 09:19:46 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 18, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
Sky plussed "Hunger" the other night lads..is it worth watchin??

Same as myself, watched it Tuesday might. Powerful bit of film, but very slow moving in parts. Might have bored some people, but it added to it for me.

The 15 minutes straight, unbroken dialogue between Bobby and the Priest, was fantastic. Debating the morality and theology behind the Hunger Strike. For thar alone, worth watching. 9/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on December 01, 2011, 09:23:29 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 30, 2011, 11:47:36 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on November 30, 2011, 10:51:57 PM
Watchin Taken on RTE. Great show even though have already watched it about 5 times. Liam Neeson is class
Would you?

Without a shadow of a doubt!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 01, 2011, 09:58:35 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 01, 2011, 12:53:21 AM
Quote from: ONeill on November 30, 2011, 11:09:03 PM
Got to see Drive finally. Thoroughly enjoyed it but something lacking to grade it as an A* movie. Wasn't too fussed on some of the violence but great direction. Loved the soundtrack.

Another was Midnight in Paris. I know some will hate this movie. It's a Woody Allen film (he's not in it thankfully). Owen Wilson and his bride-to-be holiday in Paris. Wilson is there to find some kind of inspiration for his novel. I hadn't really expected much beyond this but as a lover of Paris and Parisian lifestyle I knew i'd like the backdrop. Without spoiling it, it's a comedy/drama/time travel and it helps if you've even remotely heard of Hemmingway, Picasso, Dali and Fitzgerald.

I loved it but I suspect many will find it a rather pointless movie. Interested in hearing others' views on it.
Amy Adams the foxy fox plays his wife a blonde fox in this movie. You also have a spoiler in your description of midnight in Paris Comedy drama will do it.

A spolier? Ah come on - every review I've read since has mentioned it as it happens so early in the movie.

http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=136822
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/8811882/Midnight-in-Paris-review.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/oct/06/midnight-in-paris-film-review
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Post by: Orior on December 01, 2011, 10:24:17 AM
I watched Closing the Ring the other night.

Embarrassing the way they woved the IRA into the story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on December 01, 2011, 10:40:44 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 01, 2011, 09:19:46 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 18, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
Sky plussed "Hunger" the other night lads..is it worth watchin??

Same as myself, watched it Tuesday might. Powerful bit of film, but very slow moving in parts. Might have bored some people, but it added to it for me.

The 15 minutes straight, unbroken dialogue between Bobby and the Priest, was fantastic. Debating the morality and theology behind the Hunger Strike. For thar alone, worth watching. 9/10.

Fassbender was incredible in it. He put his body through some strain to get ready for the role. The scene where he is lying on the bed with his bones pertruding as he drifted in and out of consciousness, and they lift him to put on new bedsheets, revealing huge blood blisters and blood/puss stains on the old sheets was unbelievably harrowing. I've never seen a film before which stirred the emotions in the same way. Left the cinema bursting with both anger and pride. And it's the same every time I've seen it since.
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Post by: Canalman on December 01, 2011, 11:02:29 AM
Watched Taken again last night. Agree with previous posters that it is a very good film despite its corny Segalish/ VanDamish  plot.
Still puzzled as to why it is so good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lynchbhoy on December 01, 2011, 11:05:19 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 01, 2011, 08:51:44 AM
Watched 'The Guard' last weekend - very enjoyable indeed.
watched it myself.
Really enjoyed it !

'f**king milkshake ' !!!
:D :D :D

Brendan Gleeson is brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 01, 2011, 11:22:27 AM
Watched Warrior the last night. Had serious reservations about it once i heard the plot...brothers, world championships....final ect. Thought it was going to be standard cheesefest but was surprisingly good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 09, 2011, 11:10:57 PM
Life of David Gale or Outlaw Josey Wales? Not difficult but 2 good films on now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2011, 11:12:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 09, 2011, 11:10:57 PM
Life of David Gale or Outlaw Josey Wales? Not difficult but 2 good films on now
Where is Josey on?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 09, 2011, 11:17:56 PM
itv now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 09, 2011, 11:21:34 PM
I haven't seen this before. It is supposed to be good right?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2011, 11:25:36 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 09, 2011, 11:21:34 PM
I haven't seen this before. It is supposed to be good right?
Great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 09, 2011, 11:26:49 PM
"don't piss down my leg and tell me it's raining" Brill
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 09, 2011, 11:29:39 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 01, 2011, 09:19:46 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 18, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
Sky plussed "Hunger" the other night lads..is it worth watchin??

Same as myself, watched it Tuesday might. Powerful bit of film, but very slow moving in parts. Might have bored some people, but it added to it for me.

The 15 minutes straight, unbroken dialogue between Bobby and the Priest, was fantastic. Debating the morality and theology behind the Hunger Strike. For thar alone, worth watching. 9/10.

I gave up after about ten minutes of boredom. I thought "what a pretentious load of shite."  Any old eejit could point a camera at someone for five minutes while he sits there and does nothing, it doesn't make it "artistic" it just makes it slow. Plus I have an aversion to hearing my own accent on screen anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 09, 2011, 11:39:55 PM
Best scene coming up now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2011, 11:41:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 09, 2011, 11:39:55 PM
Best scene coming up now
:D Carpet-bagger might want to visit a dry cleaners in a minute!
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 09, 2011, 11:43:10 PM
Pure Class
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Post by: LostInSpace on December 09, 2011, 11:54:55 PM
Any of you on demonoid.com?

I recently got an invite, everything I have downloaded so far has been unreal quality.  Really good site.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 10, 2011, 12:07:42 AM
I love the Indian in this film. Made in 76 FFS some lads here were not even born
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on December 10, 2011, 12:12:50 AM
Quote from: LostInSpace on December 09, 2011, 11:54:55 PM
Any of you on demonoid.com?

I recently got an invite, everything I have downloaded so far has been unreal quality.  Really good site.

Any chance of an invite; lik a gud man??!
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Post by: Forever Green on December 10, 2011, 12:33:19 AM
Anyone got a Lovefilm account? Absolutely brilliant job for £10 every month
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: LostInSpace on December 10, 2011, 12:35:21 AM
Quote from: Nally Stand on December 10, 2011, 12:12:50 AM
Quote from: LostInSpace on December 09, 2011, 11:54:55 PM
Any of you on demonoid.com?

I recently got an invite, everything I have downloaded so far has been unreal quality.  Really good site.

Any chance of an invite; lik a gud man??!

No bother
PM Me your email address
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on December 10, 2011, 12:38:38 AM
Watched HUGO 3D tonight, unreal show, totally encapulsating, just a beautiful movie, visually stunning, great acting and story, another masterpiece from Scorsese, 10/10,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 10, 2011, 12:40:09 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 10, 2011, 12:38:38 AM
Watched HUGO 3D tonight, unreal show, totally encapulsating, just a beautiful movie, visually stunning, great acting and story, another masterpiece from Scorsese, 10/10,

Kids like it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on December 10, 2011, 12:47:28 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 10, 2011, 12:40:09 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 10, 2011, 12:38:38 AM
Watched HUGO 3D tonight, unreal show, totally encapulsating, just a beautiful movie, visually stunning, great acting and story, another masterpiece from Scorsese, 10/10,

Kids like it?
I saw 1 kid there but tbh i wouldnt think so, its a very deep story and without giving the plot away its a very sentimental movie especially about old movies, its one of those movies i cant see anyone not liking bar tbh, bar kids as they wont get it and theres not enough in it for them bar the 3d visuals of paris in the snow. Really impressed with it though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 10, 2011, 02:01:44 AM
Hugo failed the sleep test for me. It is ok but nothing special, too indulent from the I love movies brigade. Good movies never fail the sleep test, they hook you in and never let you go.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on December 10, 2011, 12:28:38 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 10, 2011, 02:01:44 AM
Hugo failed the sleep test for me. It is ok but nothing special, too indulent from the I love movies brigade. Good movies never fail the sleep test, they hook you in and never let you go.
I feel sorry for you
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on December 10, 2011, 12:33:53 PM
Anyone seen kill the irishman? is it any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on December 10, 2011, 12:51:55 PM
Quote from: The Worker on December 10, 2011, 12:33:53 PM
Anyone seen kill the irishman? is it any use?

Seen it. Was ok but when I was watching it you kind of thing it had more potential.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 10, 2011, 12:54:34 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on December 10, 2011, 12:51:55 PM
Quote from: The Worker on December 10, 2011, 12:33:53 PM
Anyone seen kill the irishman? is it any use?

Seen it. Was ok but when I was watching it you kind of thing it had more potential.
My sentiments exactly, had the potential of a Goodfellas, but felt like a TV movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 12, 2011, 09:02:37 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 09, 2011, 11:29:39 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 01, 2011, 09:19:46 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 18, 2011, 08:10:39 PM
Sky plussed "Hunger" the other night lads..is it worth watchin??

Same as myself, watched it Tuesday might. Powerful bit of film, but very slow moving in parts. Might have bored some people, but it added to it for me.

The 15 minutes straight, unbroken dialogue between Bobby and the Priest, was fantastic. Debating the morality and theology behind the Hunger Strike. For thar alone, worth watching. 9/10.

I gave up after about ten minutes of boredom. I thought "what a pretentious load of shite."  Any old eejit could point a camera at someone for five minutes while he sits there and does nothing, it doesn't make it "artistic" it just makes it slow. Plus I have an aversion to hearing my own accent on screen anyway.

Felt the same.  Watched it before but was glad when it was over.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 12, 2011, 09:51:47 AM
Quote from: LostInSpace on December 10, 2011, 12:35:21 AM
Quote from: Nally Stand on December 10, 2011, 12:12:50 AM
Quote from: LostInSpace on December 09, 2011, 11:54:55 PM
Any of you on demonoid.com?

I recently got an invite, everything I have downloaded so far has been unreal quality.  Really good site.

Any chance of an invite; lik a gud man??!

No bother
PM Me your email address

Do you have to have an invite to use Demonoid? I havent used it yet, usually use piratebay.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 13, 2011, 08:29:19 AM
Watched Taking Lives last night.  Had seen it when it came out but still enjoyable viewing second time around.  Angelina Jolie was on fire in it, hot hot hot. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 13, 2011, 10:09:24 AM
Folks seen Horrible Bosses last night, not the best show, but some funny bits in it.  However Jennifer Anniston looks unreal in it, and worth a look for that alone.  I honestly didnt get your mans problem.  She was the Queen of Cougars in it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 13, 2011, 05:06:34 PM
Spent the weekend on the sofa - got through a lot of movies:

1. Hangover II
Mixed reviews meant I waited for this one to come out on dvd. Wish I had have gone to the movies for it - thouroughly enjoyable. 7.5/10

2. Arn - the Knight Templar
Threw this on half expecting it to be pure shite. It was surprisingly good. Liking all things historically made with swords and horses and the crusades this movie was very good. Sweedish made which threw me at first - but Id give it an 8/10 (more, if like me you like this sort of thing).

3. Tom Horn
Steve McQueens penultimate movie - based on the true story of Tom Horn the famed wild west tracker. Enjoyable if a little slow paced. 6.5/10

4. Super Troopers
Had not seen this in years - still very very funny stuff. 7/10

5. Melancholia
Not really my cup of tea at all - but watchable. You get to see Kirsten Dunsts breasts. A lot.
32C/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 13, 2011, 07:58:32 PM
Anyone watched Will Ferrell's show - Everything Must Go?

He plays a straight loser but surprisingly manages to do it brilliantly. Short movie where not a lot happens but worth seeing again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on December 13, 2011, 08:29:46 PM
Been putting the hours in recently, really enjoyed X-Men First Class and tonight I rented Rising of the Planet of the Apes and Captain America!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 13, 2011, 08:31:37 PM
Quote from: paco on December 13, 2011, 08:29:46 PM
Been putting the hours in recently, really enjoyed X-Men First Class and tonight I rented Rising of the Planet of the Apes and Captain America!
Still to watch XMen but I see January Jones and Rose Byrne are in it so must be worth a view.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 13, 2011, 11:28:58 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 13, 2011, 08:29:19 AM
Watched Taking Lives last night.  Had seen it when it came out but still enjoyable viewing second time around.  Angelina Jolie was on fire in it, hot hot hot.

She got a quare rasping in that show.

Watched Cedar Rapids last night. Brutal show. A poor mans anchorman
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 13, 2011, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on December 10, 2011, 12:33:19 AM
Anyone got a Lovefilm account? Absolutely brilliant job for £10 every month

Yep. Great for a tenner a month. Plus films streamed through the ps3
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 14, 2011, 12:11:59 AM
Catch 'Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale' if you can for an unusual take on the Santa Claus story. It's Finnish with English subtitles. You'll probably not look on Santa in the same light again. There's a good torrent out there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 14, 2011, 09:57:19 PM
Watched 5 minutes of heaven last night with Liam Neeson and James Nesbit(t?). So Lurgan was always a shithole then?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 14, 2011, 11:25:57 PM
Watched Bronson tonight - loosely based on Charles Bronson's life. Brings something different to the table in terms of treatment of a biography. Brilliant performance from Tom Hardy as Bronson. Some muscle.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on December 14, 2011, 11:40:37 PM
Quote from: ONeill on December 14, 2011, 11:25:57 PM
Watched Bronson tonight - loosely based on Charles Bronson's life. Brings something different to the table in terms of treatment of a biography. Brilliant performance from Tom Hardy as Bronson. Some muscle.

Agreed - great film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2011, 11:43:39 PM
Aye Bronson was a good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 12:08:07 AM
Quote from: ONeill on December 13, 2011, 07:58:32 PM
Anyone watched Will Ferrell's show - Everything Must Go?

He plays a straight loser but surprisingly manages to do it brilliantly. Short movie where not a lot happens but worth seeing again.
A very enjoyable film, including Ferrell's character. Though I couldn't work out what his drinking problem was, it seemed normal enough. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 15, 2011, 12:11:07 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 12:08:07 AM
Quote from: ONeill on December 13, 2011, 07:58:32 PM
Anyone watched Will Ferrell's show - Everything Must Go?

He plays a straight loser but surprisingly manages to do it brilliantly. Short movie where not a lot happens but worth seeing again.
A very enjoyable film, including Ferrell's character. Though I couldn't work out what his drinking problem was, it seemed normal enough.

What?? A beer first in the morning?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 15, 2011, 09:30:00 AM
Watched the Devils Double last night.  Thought it was very good.  About Udey Hussein and the man who is forced to be his double.  Dominic Cooper plays both parts very well.  Some mental bits in the film, and Udey Hussein is a complete nut job.  Anybody else seen this yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 09:45:54 AM
Quote from: ONeill on December 15, 2011, 12:11:07 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 12:08:07 AM
Quote from: ONeill on December 13, 2011, 07:58:32 PM
Anyone watched Will Ferrell's show - Everything Must Go?

He plays a straight loser but surprisingly manages to do it brilliantly. Short movie where not a lot happens but worth seeing again.
A very enjoyable film, including Ferrell's character. Though I couldn't work out what his drinking problem was, it seemed normal enough.

What?? A beer first in the morning?
He was between jobs, reflecting about his sudden dire change of circumstances on the lazy boy, not quite sure where to go next and was supping on a 6 pack over the day.
Not quite the reckless drinking to match his misfortune, not anywhere near what you'd call rock bottom.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 15, 2011, 03:22:23 PM
Watched 13 Assassins last night.
Fantastic Show. 10/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 03:23:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 15, 2011, 03:22:23 PM
Watched 13 Assassins last night.
Fantastic Show. 10/10

Did you watch the dubbed version or the subtitled version?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 15, 2011, 03:31:02 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on December 15, 2011, 09:30:00 AM
Watched the Devils Double last night.  Thought it was very good.  About Udey Hussein and the man who is forced to be his double.  Dominic Cooper plays both parts very well.  Some mental bits in the film, and Udey Hussein is a complete nut job.  Anybody else seen this yet?

This is coming either tomorrow or over the weekend. Watched the trailer last night and it looks excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on December 15, 2011, 06:59:39 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 03:23:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 15, 2011, 03:22:23 PM
Watched 13 Assassins last night.
Fantastic Show. 10/10

Did you watch the dubbed version or the subtitled version?

Watched it myself this week thought it started off very well but the fight at the end must have been near an hour long thought it was a bit much.

Also saw Affliction with Nick Nolte. Slow going but Nolte is very good. Don't think it would be everyone's cup of tea, prob need to be in the right mood, but I was on a plane so nothing better to do and enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 16, 2011, 01:11:30 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 03:23:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 15, 2011, 03:22:23 PM
Watched 13 Assassins last night.
Fantastic Show. 10/10

Did you watch the dubbed version or the subtitled version?
Subtitled.
One thing I didn't understand though was the bandit they found in the woods, how was he still alive at the end after getting the short sword through the neck? Didn't look like he even had any wounds...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 16, 2011, 01:48:50 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 16, 2011, 01:11:30 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 03:23:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 15, 2011, 03:22:23 PM
Watched 13 Assassins last night.
Fantastic Show. 10/10

Did you watch the dubbed version or the subtitled version?
Subtitled.
One thing I didn't understand though was the bandit they found in the woods, how was he still alive at the end after getting the short sword through the neck? Didn't look like he even had any wounds...

Obviously he was magic. I think there was an answer when he came into the movie, he was some sort of something or other.

The fight scene at the end is epic. One of the best war/battle/fight scenes in movie history if a bit tongue in cheek.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 16, 2011, 03:09:59 AM
Obviously he was.

Fantastic fight scene, although tongue in cheek it wasn't your high flying fake cable wires having them balance on leaves and pulling moves out of Mortal Kombat....

13 men to kill 200 would take a good hour with swords
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on December 17, 2011, 03:31:24 PM
watched Animal Kingdom, Australian crime drama with Guy Pearce as cop trying to keep a teenager safe from his uncles. Thought was very good show, 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 17, 2011, 08:46:49 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 16, 2011, 01:11:30 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 15, 2011, 03:23:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 15, 2011, 03:22:23 PM
Watched 13 Assassins last night.
Fantastic Show. 10/10

Did you watch the dubbed version or the subtitled version?
Subtitled.
One thing I didn't understand though was the bandit they found in the woods, how was he still alive at the end after getting the short sword through the neck? Didn't look like he even had any wounds...
I haven watched it yet. I had the dubbed version and I lasted about 30 seconds, it sounded as if the corny voices used were from the mormon international school of US english.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on December 17, 2011, 09:20:51 PM
On BBC2 at the moment and catch it again on the iplayer.  An awe inspiring true story.

21:00 Defiance (T) (2008, War) Premiere.
Three Jewish brothers escape into the woods during the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, and begin making a series of guerrilla attacks on German forces. As word of their actions spreads, other refugees join them allowing them to form a larger resistance movement. However, one of the brothers fears their struggle is doomed. Second World War drama, starring Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mylestheslasher on December 17, 2011, 10:29:50 PM
Big lebowski is on Dave at the moment, one of the funniest films out there imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on December 17, 2011, 10:33:10 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 17, 2011, 09:20:51 PM
On BBC2 at the moment and catch it again on the iplayer.  An awe inspiring true story.



Watching it at the moment; the true story may have been awe-inspiring, the movie is hackneyed, cliched, with stock accents and predictable set pieces.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on December 17, 2011, 10:35:28 PM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on December 17, 2011, 10:29:50 PM
Big lebowski is on Dave at the moment, one of the funniest films out there imo.

Or Dave ja vu (158 on Sky) if you have missed much of it, an absolute blinder of a film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 09:17:30 PM
Star Trek, the prequel. It's on now on film 4. Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Square Ball on December 18, 2011, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 09:17:30 PM
Star Trek, the prequel. It's on now on film 4. Any good?

if you like that sort of thing and I do, thought it was very good indeed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 18, 2011, 09:23:11 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on December 18, 2011, 09:21:47 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 09:17:30 PM
Star Trek, the prequel. It's on now on film 4. Any good?

if you like that sort of thing and I do, thought it was very good indeed
+1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
Ok will give it a blast, I'll record it as the wife will go ape shite if i continue to watch it ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 10:26:26 PM
Had to turn over thon film on 4 Bruno!!!! WTF!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 18, 2011, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 10:26:26 PM
Had to turn over thon film on 4 Bruno!!!! WTF!!!
Were you having strange feelings watching it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on December 18, 2011, 11:17:01 PM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on December 17, 2011, 10:29:50 PM
Big lebowski is on Dave at the moment, one of the funniest films out there imo.
+1 tails off a bit at the end but hilarious for most of it. Great soundtrack as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 11:18:37 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 18, 2011, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 10:26:26 PM
Had to turn over thon film on 4 Bruno!!!! WTF!!!
Were you having strange feelings watching it?

Was a senseless movie, well could have got better but swinging willies ain't my thing  :-*
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 18, 2011, 11:18:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 18, 2011, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 10:26:26 PM
Had to turn over thon film on 4 Bruno!!!! WTF!!!
Were you having strange feelings watching it?

Probably the worst film I have ever seen. Usually a big SBC fan but thought Bruno was just not funny at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyroneboi on December 18, 2011, 11:25:33 PM
The burbs was on itv 4 earlier great show never get sick of watching it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 18, 2011, 11:36:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2011, 11:18:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 18, 2011, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2011, 10:26:26 PM
Had to turn over thon film on 4 Bruno!!!! WTF!!!
Were you having strange feelings watching it?

Probably the worst film I have ever seen. Usually a big SBC fan but thought Bruno was just not funny at all.

Agreed. One too many.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on December 19, 2011, 02:09:58 AM
"In the valley of Elah"

I've had this movie for over a year and only got round to watching it tonight.

The performances from Tommy lee Jones and Charlize Theron are excellent

The plot of the movie takes a while to get established.

But if you stick with it, the plot sorts its self out and the film becomes a murder mystery with a sub text on how the U.S Military treats its war veterans.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 19, 2011, 03:24:27 PM
Seen the latest Pirates installment and although I haven't enjoyed any of them since the 1st one this one was a decent show.

Have Super 8 in the house to watch some time this week. Is it any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on December 19, 2011, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 19, 2011, 03:24:27 PM
Seen the latest Pirates installment and although I haven't enjoyed any of them since the 1st one this one was a decent show.

Have Super 8 in the house to watch some time this week. Is it any good?

If, like me, you grew up with ET, Stand By Me, The Goonies, Close Encounters and all that era of movies you'll love it.

Not quite as good as those flicks but on the same wavelength.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 19, 2011, 04:16:39 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on December 19, 2011, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 19, 2011, 03:24:27 PM
Seen the latest Pirates installment and although I haven't enjoyed any of them since the 1st one this one was a decent show.

Have Super 8 in the house to watch some time this week. Is it any good?

If, like me, you grew up with ET, Stand By Me, The Goonies, Close Encounters and all that era of movies you'll love it.

Not quite as good as those flicks but on the same wavelength.

Freaky - watched The Goonies yesterday morning and Super 8 last night. Goonies is still a classic and I really enjoyed Super 8 probably for the reason outlined above!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 19, 2011, 04:39:56 PM
Watched Conan the Barbarian 2011 last night!  Can only be described as chewing gum for the eyes.  You know what its going to be like, but sure you know a sausage roll is pure shit, but ye eat one every now and again!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 19, 2011, 09:26:23 PM
Loads of people on FB mouthing about Step Brothers . . . does anyone else see the attraction?? Very average imo and definitely not Ferrell's best work!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2011, 09:30:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 19, 2011, 09:26:23 PM
Loads of people on FB mouthing about Step Brothers . . . does anyone else see the attraction?? Very average imo and definitely not Ferrell's best work!
I'd go further and say it's dirt.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2011, 09:32:11 PM
FCUK all else on tv at the minute
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on December 20, 2011, 12:30:50 AM
Super 8 is just an average movie. It starts well enough butreally just fizzles out.

Those other movies are just so good in comparison.


Quote from: mc_grens on December 19, 2011, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 19, 2011, 03:24:27 PM
Seen the latest Pirates installment and although I haven't enjoyed any of them since the 1st one this one was a decent show.

Have Super 8 in the house to watch some time this week. Is it any good?

If, like me, you grew up with ET, Stand By Me, The Goonies, Close Encounters and all that era of movies you'll love it.

Not quite as good as those flicks but on the same wavelength.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 20, 2011, 10:51:44 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 19, 2011, 09:26:23 PM
Loads of people on FB mouthing about Step Brothers . . . does anyone else see the attraction?? Very average imo and definitely not Ferrell's best work!
Didnt rate it either, not a patch on most of his other shows.

Watched the Lincoln Lawyer last night.  Dont know why I held off for so long to watch it.  Great show. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on December 20, 2011, 11:20:17 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on December 20, 2011, 12:30:50 AM
Super 8 is just an average movie. It starts well enough butreally just fizzles out.

Those other movies are just so good in comparison.


Quote from: mc_grens on December 19, 2011, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 19, 2011, 03:24:27 PM
Seen the latest Pirates installment and although I haven't enjoyed any of them since the 1st one this one was a decent show.

Have Super 8 in the house to watch some time this week. Is it any good?

If, like me, you grew up with ET, Stand By Me, The Goonies, Close Encounters and all that era of movies you'll love it.

Not quite as good as those flicks but on the same wavelength.

I'm not really comparing them in terms of the quality of the movie, more in terms of the feel of it. You can see what JJ was going for- wearing his influences on his sleeve.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on December 20, 2011, 11:34:16 AM
Anyone seen the new Sherlock Holmes yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rois on December 20, 2011, 12:51:35 PM
I watched The Way a few weeks ago on a plane, a Sheen/Estevez family film (starring most of them and directed by Emilio Estevez).  I found it really good and extremely moving!  The story of a trek across the Camino de Santiago in the Pyrenees. 

On the other hand, went to see New Year's Eve on Sunday and it was pretty saccharin stuff but because I had just from NYC on Friday, I loved seeing all the places I'd visited just three days before.  Send the ladies to see it. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 20, 2011, 01:40:50 PM
Quote from: paco on December 20, 2011, 11:34:16 AM
Anyone seen the new Sherlock Holmes yet?
The missus went to see it last week. Said it was actually better than she thought and enjoyed it.


Quote from: Rois on December 20, 2011, 12:51:35 PM
I watched The Way a few weeks ago on a plane, a Sheen/Estevez family film (starring most of them and directed by Emilio Estevez).  I found it really good and extremely moving!  The story of a trek across the Camino de Santiago in the Pyrenees. 

On the other hand, went to see New Year's Eve on Sunday and it was pretty saccharin stuff but because I had just from NYC on Friday, I loved seeing all the places I'd visited just three days before.  Send the ladies to see it. 
All the reviews have pointed towards this being a big old Christmas turkey.

It seems that De Niro has give up "proper" acting altogether and it satisified in just doing roles to pay the bills. Strange.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 20, 2011, 02:57:47 PM
Finally got around to watching Hunger.
It isn't what I was expecting. I expected the focus on the story etc but the acting was superb and the cinematography and imagery was epic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 20, 2011, 03:25:27 PM
Watched the devils double last night. Good, if a little goofy at the end. Uday Hussein was one fucked up cat. 8/10

Followed it up with Kevin Smiths Red State a yarn loosely based around the Westboro baptist church types (except a lot more sinister). John goodman stars. Very enjoyable, another 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on December 20, 2011, 06:31:16 PM
The Man from Nowhere, Korean action film about former special agent who hunts down the drugs gang who have kidnapped his kid neighbour. My description makes it sound terrible but is actually really good.

Going to watch Grizzly Man tonight. have only heard good things about it, so looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on December 20, 2011, 06:52:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2011, 09:30:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 19, 2011, 09:26:23 PM
Loads of people on FB mouthing about Step Brothers . . . does anyone else see the attraction?? Very average imo and definitely not Ferrell's best work!
I'd go further and say it's dirt.

Also agree with this. Pure muck. Not his finest work. Semi-Pro would fall into the same category.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 20, 2011, 08:26:01 PM
Quote from: paco on December 20, 2011, 11:34:16 AM
Anyone seen the new Sherlock Holmes yet?

Yes, I went to see it on Sunday. Excellent. I thought it was better than the first which I also enjoyed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on December 20, 2011, 11:40:52 PM
Just out of Sherlock holmes at the big screen. Quality stuff, typical Guy Ritchie
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 21, 2011, 11:34:55 AM
watched a film called The First Grader last night.  At first i thought wtf am i watching but as it went on the film turned into a powerful and moving story.  The true story of Kimani Maruge. well worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 02, 2012, 10:34:42 PM
Watched a good few films over the holidays

Warrior - Fantastic film, not just the usual fighter type film, has something else to it. 9/10
The Lincoln Lawyer - Surprised how good it was. 8/10
Eastern Promises - Decent show. 7.5/10
Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Brilliant film. Graphics superb and Andy Serkis was brilliant as Caesar. 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 03, 2012, 12:54:30 AM
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo- excellent.

Thought Rooney Mara did an even better job than Noomi Rapace in the Swedish version. She made Salander seem child-like at times without compromising either the toughness or the matter of fact craziness of the character.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2012, 01:10:36 AM
Over the holidays:

Super 8 - liked it (8/10)
Iron Man 2 - much better than I thought (8.5/10)
Midnight in Paris - interesting flick (8/10)
Hangover 2 - rehash of the first unsurprisingly but enjoyable enough (7/10)
Inbetweeners Movie - funny in some parts, dragged in others but the funny parts made up for it (8.5/10)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 03, 2012, 09:24:57 AM
From what I saw over the Christmas

The Inbetweeners................ Not too impressed tbh and I am a fan of the series.

Devil's Double.............. watchable.

The Kill List................... Very odd film. Not really sure what to make of it. Some nasty violence in it. Good or Bad? ............decide for yourself as I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 03, 2012, 09:28:55 AM
Saw Sherlock Holmes last night and was pleasantly surprised. It was much better than the last one. Very slick and fast moving but very enjoyable. 7/10 I reckon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 03, 2012, 09:47:34 AM
Cow boys and Aliens!  What was i thinking :-[ :o.  Avoid it like the clap.  The clue was in the name
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 03, 2012, 10:32:50 AM
Watched Winter's Bone the other night. Slow paced but haunting. Some serious performances but the Uncle Teardrop was fantastic. One for fans of subtle intelligent movies 8/10.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/Winters_bone_poster.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 03, 2012, 10:37:15 AM
The latest mission impossible movie is very entertaining imho. 8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 03, 2012, 10:38:59 AM
Watched:

* Defiance - decent enough show.

* Star Trek - really enjoyed it, had never watched any previous episode or film before plus Zoe Saldana is class.

* Cowboys and Aliens - pretty poor.

* Watched Drive again, unbelievable.  Have to buy the Soundtrack, be the first one I have bought since Bad Boys. 

Have Warrior in the house to watch tonight, looking forward to it.  Also taped Revolutionary Road, anyone seen it?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 04, 2012, 02:27:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 03, 2012, 09:47:34 AM
Cow boys and Aliens!  What was i thinking :-[ :o.  Avoid it like the clap.  The clue was in the name

I liked it!
Good old fashioned leave your brain at the door stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 04, 2012, 02:47:22 PM
Enjoyed the Adjustment Bureau over the weekend. - 7/10

Seen Bronson also - it's bukking mental!! - I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but I enjoyed it. Put me in the notion to watch Sexy Beast again.

Quite enjoyed the Town over Crimbo hols too - another 7/10.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 04, 2012, 02:47:44 PM
Warrior was very good but I was a bit disappointed in the ending, which was predictable. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 04, 2012, 02:48:28 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 03, 2012, 10:32:50 AM
Watched Winter's Bone the other night. Slow paced but haunting. Some serious performances but the Uncle Teardrop was fantastic. One for fans of subtle intelligent movies 8/10.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/Winters_bone_poster.jpg)

I have this lined up for ages - must get round to watching it.  Tks Dinny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 04, 2012, 02:56:02 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 04, 2012, 02:27:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 03, 2012, 09:47:34 AM
Cow boys and Aliens!  What was i thinking :-[ :o.  Avoid it like the clap.  The clue was in the name

I liked it!
Good old fashioned leave your brain at the door stuff.
I will admit it was watchable, but afterwards I thought I never watch it again.  If you think that was good you should watch Pitch Black.  Better show than Alien IMO

Seen A Lonely Place To Die, decent show, bit predictable with the no signal on the cell phones and the other cliches.  Based in the highlands in Scotland, fantastic scenery in the film and a nice soundtrack.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2012, 03:02:23 PM
Quoteyou should watch Pitch Black.  Better show than Alien IMO

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y-XDUDvs0gA/S0wOgQr82wI/AAAAAAAAA8A/6KP9MwD22qI/s320/shocked.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 04, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2012, 03:02:23 PM
Quoteyou should watch Pitch Black.  Better show than Alien IMO

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y-XDUDvs0gA/S0wOgQr82wI/AAAAAAAAA8A/6KP9MwD22qI/s320/shocked.jpg)
Very good  :D  But I did think it was a great show for that genre, alot better than the follow up the chronicles of riddick which was boulder dash.  Here atleast I stuck my neck out! There is boys on here not mentioning the embarrassing films they enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bigfrank on January 04, 2012, 03:27:30 PM
I know nearly everyone else on this thread will have seen it but i watched The Blind Side for the first time last night and loved it..Not a bit of wonder Sandra B got an Oscar for it..have been told to watch Invincible now as its kind of similar...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 04, 2012, 04:03:38 PM
Saw Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows at the weekend. Cracking movie, well paced, very witty, genuiely funny in parts and Downey Jr & Law have some great scenes in it together
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 04, 2012, 04:07:45 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 04, 2012, 02:56:02 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 04, 2012, 02:27:31 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 03, 2012, 09:47:34 AM
Cow boys and Aliens!  What was i thinking :-[ :o.  Avoid it like the clap.  The clue was in the name

I liked it!
Good old fashioned leave your brain at the door stuff.
I will admit it was watchable, but afterwards I thought I never watch it again.  If you think that was good you should watch Pitch Black.  Better show than Alien IMO

Seen A Lonely Place To Die, decent show, bit predictable with the no signal on the cell phones and the other cliches.  Based in the highlands in Scotland, fantastic scenery in the film and a nice soundtrack.

Yep saw Pitch Black years ago....probably Vin's best movie.
The follow up was crap though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 04, 2012, 05:31:42 PM
Crazy Stupid Love - 6 out of 10
Super 8 - 8 out of 10 (spot on with your comments boys, definitely a throw back to ET and the Goonies)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2012, 07:03:50 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 04, 2012, 03:13:31 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2012, 03:02:23 PM
Quoteyou should watch Pitch Black.  Better show than Alien IMO

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y-XDUDvs0gA/S0wOgQr82wI/AAAAAAAAA8A/6KP9MwD22qI/s320/shocked.jpg)
Very good  :D  But I did think it was a great show for that genre, alot better than the follow up the chronicles of riddick which was boulder dash.  Here atleast I stuck my neck out! There is boys on here not mentioning the embarrassing films they enjoy  :)

Fair enough but Alien is a classic. In the spirit of you comment I absolutely love High School dramas, so anything from Friday Night Lights to Mean Girls to Remember the Titans to 10 Things I Hate about you to Heathers and I watched Dawson's Creek religiously even though I was in my 20s  :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on January 06, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
Couple of good ones on tonight. 21 just started on RTE, 50 Dead Men Walking is on later on BBC for those who are interested. Anyone seen Deliverance? One I've been meaning to see and it's also on later.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gold on January 06, 2012, 09:25:32 PM
Girl with a dragon tattoo. 9 out of 10

Class film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 06, 2012, 09:27:43 PM
Quote from: Gold on January 06, 2012, 09:25:32 PM
Girl with a dragon tattoo. 9 out of 10

Class film
Original or Hollywood?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 06, 2012, 09:29:20 PM
Fallen - bit of a strange one but watchable. 7/10
Red State - another strange one. About an over the top version of the Westboro Bapitst Church. 6/10
Moneyball - Great show. Great performance from Brad. 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gold on January 06, 2012, 09:32:13 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2012, 09:27:43 PM
Quote from: Gold on January 06, 2012, 09:25:32 PM
Girl with a dragon tattoo. 9 out of 10

Class film
Original or Hollywood?

Hollywood
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 07, 2012, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: paco on January 06, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
Couple of good ones on tonight. 21 just started on RTE, 50 Dead Men Walking is on later on BBC for those who are interested. Anyone seen Deliverance? One I've been meaning to see and it's also on later.

Big Trouble in Little China on channel 4 now.

Goon the ice hockey comedy fighting movie with William Scott Thomas is pretty good. 7.5 out of 10. Alison Pill is a real cutie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: sandwiches_in_the_boot on January 07, 2012, 01:08:20 AM
Just watched Moneyball there tonight. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/)

Best sports film I've seen in a while. Based on the true story of Oakland A's general manager (Brad Pitt) and Jonah Hill (fat lad from Superbad) attempts to change baseball around 10 years ago using stats and computer generated analysis.

Better than it sounds...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 07, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 07, 2012, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: paco on January 06, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
Couple of good ones on tonight. 21 just started on RTE, 50 Dead Men Walking is on later on BBC for those who are interested. Anyone seen Deliverance? One I've been meaning to see and it's also on later.

Big Trouble in Little China on channel 4 now.

Goon the ice hockey comedy fighting movie with William Scott Thomas is pretty good. 7.5 out of 10. Alison Pill is a real cutie.

You have got to be joking.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyrone girl on January 07, 2012, 09:41:49 PM
Was gona watch the kings speech tonight is it worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 07, 2012, 10:01:02 PM
Just watched Animal Kingdom - 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 07, 2012, 11:40:28 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 07, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 07, 2012, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: paco on January 06, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
Couple of good ones on tonight. 21 just started on RTE, 50 Dead Men Walking is on later on BBC for those who are interested. Anyone seen Deliverance? One I've been meaning to see and it's also on later.

Big Trouble in Little China on channel 4 now.

Goon the ice hockey comedy fighting movie with William Scott Thomas is pretty good. 7.5 out of 10. Alison Pill is a real cutie.

You have got to be joking.

Agree with DJ. I googled her to see what your were on about - her face is too small for her head
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 07, 2012, 11:40:56 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 07, 2012, 09:41:49 PM
Was gona watch the kings speech tonight is it worth watching?

Yes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on January 08, 2012, 01:34:57 AM
Watched Warrior tonight and was pleasantly surprised. It's no Raging Bull but better than any of the Rocky sequels or The Fighter.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 08, 2012, 02:40:23 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 07, 2012, 11:40:28 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 07, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 07, 2012, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: paco on January 06, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
Couple of good ones on tonight. 21 just started on RTE, 50 Dead Men Walking is on later on BBC for those who are interested. Anyone seen Deliverance? One I've been meaning to see and it's also on later.

Big Trouble in Little China on channel 4 now.

Goon the ice hockey comedy fighting movie with William Scott Thomas is pretty good. 7.5 out of 10. Alison Pill is a real cutie.
You have got to be joking.
Agree with DJ. I googled her to see what your were on about - her face is too small for her head

But that is what I like about her.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on January 08, 2012, 02:49:14 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 08, 2012, 02:40:23 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 07, 2012, 11:40:28 PM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 07, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 07, 2012, 12:46:04 AM
Quote from: paco on January 06, 2012, 09:13:26 PM
Couple of good ones on tonight. 21 just started on RTE, 50 Dead Men Walking is on later on BBC for those who are interested. Anyone seen Deliverance? One I've been meaning to see and it's also on later.

Big Trouble in Little China on channel 4 now.

Goon the ice hockey comedy fighting movie with William Scott Thomas is pretty good. 7.5 out of 10. Alison Pill is a real cutie.
You have got to be joking.
Agree with DJ. I googled her to see what your were on about - her face is too small for her head

But that is what I like about her.

Kinda reminded me of this...
(http://lolelf.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ginger-with-a-small-face.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 08, 2012, 06:34:54 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 07, 2012, 11:40:56 PM
Quote from: tyrone girl on January 07, 2012, 09:41:49 PM
Was gona watch the kings speech tonight is it worth watching?

Yes.

Have to disagree with you there. Imo The King's Speech is dung and way overrated.

Recently saw

The Sauna.............. A Finnish horror film which I didn't really get

Troll Hunter................... Very daft,very unbelievable and by the way very enjoyable. Well worth a watch imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 08, 2012, 06:36:59 PM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on January 08, 2012, 02:49:14 AM


Kinda reminded me of this...
(http://lolelf.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ginger-with-a-small-face.jpg)

Gab?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on January 08, 2012, 07:36:15 PM
Lantana. Australian drama. Very very good, acting is great, would give 9/10
Joint Security Agency, Korean story of relationship between border guards in the demilitarised zone. Ok, not great, 7/10
I Saw The Devil. Korean, revenge story. Good enough show, quite brutal in parts, not as good as Old Boy. 7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 08, 2012, 10:05:59 PM
Just watched Hunger there... An awful awful excuse for a movie!!!

It has no real plot, it's grotesque and I don't quite understand how a movie like this happens. There are so many important stories and interesting facets to the Hunger Strike and they have been completely ignored here.

It's the worst film I have seen in a long long time!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: LostInSpace on January 08, 2012, 10:20:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 08, 2012, 10:05:59 PM
Just watched Hunger there... An awful awful excuse for a movie!!!

It has no real plot, it's grotesque and I don't quite understand how a movie like this happens. There are so many important stories and interesting facets to the Hunger Strike and they have been completely ignored here.

It's the worst film I have seen in a long long time!!

Would agree with you there in that they ignored alot of stuff, but they went with one aspect of it and stuck to it, which was the hunger strike of Bobby Sands! His conversation with the priest is f**king class, think someone said that they filmed that conversation non stop or else is one take, cant mind which one it is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 08, 2012, 10:32:47 PM
It's a 90 minute film roughly 40 mins of violence and grotesqueness, a 20 minute  conversation (admittedly the only half decent part of the film)  followed by another half an hour of a guys deterioration with no dialogue and more disgusting scenes.

People seem to have got caught up in the fact that just because it's about the Hunger Strike that it's inspiring or good. It's not and I'm very pissed off that's 90 mins of my life I'll never get back!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 08, 2012, 10:37:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 08, 2012, 10:32:47 PM
It's a 90 minute film roughly 40 mins of violence and grotesqueness, a 20 minute  conversation (admittedly the only half decent part of the film)  followed by another half an hour of a guys deterioration with no dialogue and more disgusting scenes.

People seem to have got caught up in the fact that just because it's about the Hunger Strike that it's inspiring or good. It's not and I'm very pissed off that's 90 mins of my life I'll never get back!

In fairness it is a bit artsy fartsy at times. The 20 minute conversation probably being the highlight of the film but there are many dead spots like having to watch someone mop a corridor for 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikasas on January 09, 2012, 09:44:23 AM
Seen 50/50 there the other night, great show i would recommend anyone to go watch it-will be out of the cinemas soon enough I'd say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 09, 2012, 01:55:53 PM
Seen the new Mission impossible.  Enjoyable show, nothing special all the same.

Also watched t**ker taylor soldier spy.  Was dissapointed, it got brilliant reviews but failed to live up to them.  Very slow to start, good acting, not alot of action, the suppense for a thriller was also a let down.  Decent film bit no where near as good as they have been banging on about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 09, 2012, 02:43:04 PM
Watched Warrior. Many won't agree because they wouldn't be into MMA as much, but its one of the best shows I have watched in years.
Many have tried to incorporate MMA into movies but failed miserably. This had a Rocky feel to it but the underlying story of estranged sons from their father, broken homes, reconciliation the Irish way (drinking and fighting ;) ) and the actual combat was all very realistic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on January 09, 2012, 02:55:05 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 08, 2012, 10:05:59 PM
Just watched Hunger there... An awful awful excuse for a movie!!!

It has no real plot, it's grotesque and I don't quite understand how a movie like this happens. There are so many important stories and interesting facets to the Hunger Strike and they have been completely ignored here.

It's the worst film I have seen in a long long time!!

I think then you might have missed the point or at least misinterpreted the form. It not necessarily a film about the story of the Hunger Strikes but about suffering, the clue's in the title if you like. McQueen in this case has made a piece of (film as) art rather than (film as) entertainment. It was never going to be everyone's cup of tea.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 03:11:59 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on January 09, 2012, 02:43:04 PM
Watched Warrior. Many won't agree because they wouldn't be into MMA as much, but its one of the best shows I have watched in years.
Many have tried to incorporate MMA into movies but failed miserably. This had a Rocky feel to it but the underlying story of estranged sons from their father, broken homes, reconciliation the Irish way (drinking and fighting ;) ) and the actual combat was all very realistic.

Just watched it this morning myself. Have zero interest in MMA but I thought it was pretty good. Very Rocky-esque.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on January 09, 2012, 03:13:37 PM
Usually a sign I'm getting desperate when I reach for the foreign language war films but had a look at a few over the weekend.

Attack on Leningrad (Leningrad) is a multi language film featuring Gabriel Byrne about some journalist who missed her plane out and was trapped there during the siege. Complete snooze-fest. Overly long and boring - the type of chick flick best suited to mid-week afternoon telly.

Stalingrad (Stalingrad), a brutal German depiction of the Battle of Stalingrad as seen by a German Officer. Technically a very good film with well choreographed battle scenes and cinematography but the acting is cat.   

The Counterfeiters (Die Fälscher) is a great film based on the true story of a group of Jews who were forced to counterfeit cash for the Nazis in a concentration camp. Thoroughly recommended and with only an hour and a half running time it's manageable even if you hate subtitles.

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma). Probably the most disturbing and grotesque film I've ever watched.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal%C3%B2,_or_the_120_Days_of_Sodom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal%C3%B2,_or_the_120_Days_of_Sodom)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 09, 2012, 06:59:58 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on January 08, 2012, 10:37:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 08, 2012, 10:32:47 PM
It's a 90 minute film roughly 40 mins of violence and grotesqueness, a 20 minute  conversation (admittedly the only half decent part of the film)  followed by another half an hour of a guys deterioration with no dialogue and more disgusting scenes.

People seem to have got caught up in the fact that just because it's about the Hunger Strike that it's inspiring or good. It's not and I'm very pissed off that's 90 mins of my life I'll never get back!

In fairness it is a bit artsy fartsy at times. The 20 minute conversation probably being the highlight of the film but there are many dead spots like having to watch someone mop a corridor for 5 minutes.

I gave up after the first scene, an officer getting up and having his breakfast. How or why they managed to drag that out to five minutes long I do not know. It was like watching paint dry.  I'm glad I didn't waste my time with the rest of it. If I want to watch slow motion I'll watch a game of football and wait for the replays.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 09, 2012, 07:12:15 PM
Seen a handful of films lately.

Mission Impossible: Loved it.  As expected, the action scenes and stunts are so ridiculously far fetched that you just have to laugh.  Great building of tension with the technical gimmicks, perfectly in keeping with the spirit of the TV show.  Plot was a whole lot easier to follow than the first film in this series.

Sherlock Holmes: Loved it.  Clever dialog, great acting, and stunning to look at.

Tintin: Saw it in 3D and it was okay.  Dialog is a bit cheesy and spells it out for you a little bit too much, and the humour is very slapstick, but then that's probably deliberate because it's a children's movie.  I was just curious about it because I used to read the comic books, and this story was very true to the spirit of the original stories with its adventurous atmosphere.  My only gripe from a technical point of view is the 'uncanny valley' nature of this kind of animation.  There's something creepy about 3D animation made from motion capture.  I think I'd prefer the old fashioned 2D animation with good old drawings in the classic Disney style.  The Anime genre still uses it and that's as popular as ever.  Oh, and some of the 3D stuff looked like it was just being shoved into my face to distract me.  "Oh look, this fountain is closer than everything else, clever eh?"  Worth seeing if you were ever a Tintin fan, but not worth going to see otherwise.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 09, 2012, 07:15:57 PM
Watched the Guard last night. Was kind of disappointed - another movie where you could just watch the trailer and see all the best bits.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 09, 2012, 07:46:45 PM
Saw Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol today. A ho-hum 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 09, 2012, 10:25:45 PM
Saw the Goon!! Brutal ... 2 films in 2 nights and both were ket. 3 hours of my life completely wasted :(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 09, 2012, 10:29:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 09, 2012, 10:25:45 PM
Saw the Goon!! Brutal ... 2 films in 2 nights and both were ket. 3 hours of my life completely wasted :(
Take a weeks exile from the screen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on January 12, 2012, 12:11:24 AM
See in the IFTA nominations Ciaran Hinds has been shortlisted for his part in 't**ker Tailor...'  WTF? Much as I like Hinds, his part is only a cameo, has little dialogue and is of minor importance to the progression of the narrative. Was there surely no-one else that could have made the list?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 12, 2012, 02:09:24 PM
Saw Contagion last night.
Good enough show with a stellar cast, some of whom die (which is always good).
A solid 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 12, 2012, 03:05:30 PM
If you are an over 40 something, and wonder what you would do if your were young again, and like seeing bullies getting their comeuppance, and can switch off your cynicism, then 17 Again is okay for a laugh.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 12, 2012, 07:53:07 PM
For anyone interested the IFI have a Spielberg season at the mo. Mostly Warhorse, but there's also the chance to see Saving Private Ryan, Empire Of The Sun, Jaws, and others over the coming weeks. I've got my Raiders Of The Lost Ark tickets for Sunday 29th well booked!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 12, 2012, 09:08:18 PM
Looking forward to watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
The Grey looks to be a good show too, Liam Neeson has really carved out a role for himself as the go to older bad ass
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 14, 2012, 02:24:12 PM
I only saw the second half of the Brothers Grimm movie on BBC last night with Matt Damon. I thought it was pretty good from what I saw.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 14, 2012, 05:18:16 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 14, 2012, 02:24:12 PM
I only saw the second half of the Brothers Grimm movie on BBC last night with Matt Damon. I thought it was pretty good from what I saw.
Didn't realiseMatt Damon was in it. The wife of one of Minder's big buds plays the Queen or witch or something in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: From the Bunker on January 14, 2012, 08:37:11 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 09, 2012, 07:15:57 PM
Watched the Guard last night. Was kind of disappointed - another movie where you could just watch the trailer and see all the best bits.

Have to say i agree! Gleeson is brilliant, but it lacks something to keep it flowing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Radda bout yeee on January 18, 2012, 12:33:48 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 13, 2011, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: Forever Green on December 10, 2011, 12:33:19 AM
Anyone got a Lovefilm account? Absolutely brilliant job for £10 every month

Yep. Great for a tenner a month. Plus films streamed through the ps3

Do you get any film at anytime if it has been released for dvd rental?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 18, 2012, 01:09:59 PM
Is Lovefilm available in the south? Signed up for the free Netflix trial there and their selection is not great to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on January 18, 2012, 02:26:59 PM
Is there any difference between Netflix and Lovefilm?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 18, 2012, 02:53:22 PM
Netflix has been in the states now for at least the 5 years I've been around. We subscribe and I have to say it is great.
I'd imagine once they get up and running properly in EU it will improve. fast, efficient service. Main benefit is the online streaming. I have it hooked into the PS3 and watch episodes of loads of shows (Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men, Lost) and theres a whole host of free films to stream. It is compatible with XBOX, PS3 and Wii, available on smart Phones and TV with wireless.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 18, 2012, 03:34:02 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on January 18, 2012, 02:53:22 PM
Netflix has been in the states now for at least the 5 years I've been around. We subscribe and I have to say it is great.
I'd imagine once they get up and running properly in EU it will improve. fast, efficient service. Main benefit is the online streaming. I have it hooked into the PS3 and watch episodes of loads of shows (Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men, Lost) and theres a whole host of free films to stream. It is compatible with XBOX, PS3 and Wii, available on smart Phones and TV with wireless.

Netflix the system itself works perfectly alright. Just their selection is not great at the moment but I guess they are still new over here so their content will improve and get larger over time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 18, 2012, 04:04:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 14, 2012, 05:18:16 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 14, 2012, 02:24:12 PM
I only saw the second half of the Brothers Grimm movie on BBC last night with Matt Damon. I thought it was pretty good from what I saw.
Didn't realiseMatt Damon was in it. The wife of one of Minder's big buds plays the Queen or witch or something in it.

Thought it was a great show....kids loved it too, even though it did scare the bejaysus outta them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 19, 2012, 11:02:23 AM
Folks, I seen a few of you on about netflix so I got the one month free trial on the PS3.  Seems good, and fair selection of old and farily new stuff.  However you dont seem to get any new releases.  I would go down to Extra vision and drop myabe £10 or so on a few new releases every couple of weeks or so.  What would be the best site to sign up to (lovefilm.com etc etc.)  to get the new releases, and how much are ye talkin??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 19, 2012, 11:30:47 AM
Watched 'Paul' the other day. Sci Fi spoof film with Frost & Pegg and Seth Rogen. I thought it was class. Quite understated but very funny in parts it was one that slipped under the radar especially when I remember looking at the trailer thinking it would be cack. Solid 8/10 I would recommend it to anyone for a good comedy!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 19, 2012, 10:05:51 PM
Just watched The Descendants, not sure it would be everyones cup of tae but i enjoyed it. 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2012, 10:09:51 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 19, 2012, 10:05:51 PM
Just watched The Descendants, not sure it would be everyones cup of tae but i enjoyed it. 8.5/10

Paid into the cinema to watch it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 19, 2012, 10:13:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 19, 2012, 10:09:51 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 19, 2012, 10:05:51 PM
Just watched The Descendants, not sure it would be everyones cup of tae but i enjoyed it. 8.5/10

Paid into the cinema to watch it?

No.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2012, 10:26:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 19, 2012, 11:30:47 AM
Watched 'Paul' the other day. Sci Fi spoof film with Frost & Pegg and Seth Rogen. I thought it was class. Quite understated but very funny in parts it was one that slipped under the radar especially when I remember looking at the trailer thinking it would be cack. Solid 8/10 I would recommend it to anyone for a good comedy!
Funny I would say the same. The whole premise stank but started watching it over Xmas thinking it would be suitable for the kids. It wasn't! So I watched it without them and it was much better than I though it would be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 19, 2012, 11:40:39 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 19, 2012, 10:05:51 PM
Just watched The Descendants, not sure it would be everyones cup of tae but i enjoyed it. 8.5/10

I enjoyed it a lot, especially Clooney's performance. He's just so dreamy. 8.15/10

Moneyball - a good sporty movie. Brad Pitt is just so dreamy. 8.13/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 19, 2012, 11:43:56 PM
Wouldn't mind see The Descendants. Looks quite good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 23, 2012, 06:35:12 PM
Shame

Fassbender should get the oscar for best male actor in a female hole.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 23, 2012, 11:36:41 PM
Does anyone else miss the old television show called Film 81, Film 82 etc hosted by Barry Norman?

I still remember his reviews of Waynes World and American Werewolf in London and thinking "I must go see those".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 23, 2012, 11:39:29 PM
Jonathan Ross took over for a while, while the Norman chap went to Sky.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 23, 2012, 11:41:24 PM
Aye it's Film 2012 now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ardal on January 23, 2012, 11:50:18 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 23, 2012, 11:36:41 PM
Does anyone else miss the old television show called Film 81, Film 82 etc hosted by Barry Norman?

I still remember his reviews of Waynes World and American Werewolf in London and thinking "I must go see those".
[/quote

He called it as it was. Do you all remember his views on the Michael Collins movie? Waited until Liam Neeson left before he voiced his opinion about his acting. Still didn't get him the oscar though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 08:07:22 AM
Avoid planet of the apes. Brutal stuff
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mickey Linden on January 24, 2012, 11:04:15 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 19, 2012, 11:43:56 PM
Wouldn't mind see The Descendants. Looks quite good.

Seen this at the weekend, I though it was a very boring movie. Nothing really happened!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 24, 2012, 11:10:15 AM
Seen Holy Rollers.  Dissapointed.  Got great reviews, but not much happened.  Twas ok just.  The line "God father meets A Prohet" probably sent my expectations soaring!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Goats Do Shave on January 24, 2012, 01:46:42 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 08:07:22 AM
Avoid planet of the apes. Brutal stuff

Surely not the new one? - Seen it in the cinema, thought it was great!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 02:04:45 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on January 24, 2012, 01:46:42 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 08:07:22 AM
Avoid planet of the apes. Brutal stuff

Surely not the new one? - Seen it in the cinema, thought it was great!!

No the older one but I'm surprised they got to make a follow up
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 24, 2012, 02:11:55 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 02:04:45 PM
Quote from: Goats Do Shave on January 24, 2012, 01:46:42 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 08:07:22 AM
Avoid planet of the apes. Brutal stuff

Surely not the new one? - Seen it in the cinema, thought it was great!!



No the older one but I'm surprised they got to make a follow up

Have to be a tad more specific there LB when talking of "older" POTA films. Presume you are talking about the Wahlberg version.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 24, 2012, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 23, 2012, 06:35:12 PM
Shame

Fassbender should get the oscar for best male actor in a female hole.


Tweet from Des Bishop!! :D :D

DesbishopDes Bishop





Don't feel bad for Fassbender, seen the size of his c**k? Every time I took a piss with that thing I would feel like a winner.

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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 24, 2012, 03:31:45 PM
Watched Moneyball yesterday, one for any sports geek that loves stats - really enjoyed it 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 06:10:20 PM
I know what your saying cm, but yes the wahlberg one. Didn't enjoy it one bit. I presume there is an improvement in the second one then?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 24, 2012, 09:14:17 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 06:10:20 PM
I know what your saying cm, but yes the wahlberg one. Didn't enjoy it one bit. I presume there is an improvement in the second one then?

Original is great. Its sequels (and, at least one prequel I think) get progressively worse.

The Tim Burton/ Whalberg one was terrible.

Recent one was decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2012, 09:23:10 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on January 24, 2012, 09:14:17 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 24, 2012, 06:10:20 PM
I know what your saying cm, but yes the wahlberg one. Didn't enjoy it one bit. I presume there is an improvement in the second one then?

Original is great. Its sequels (and, at least one prequel I think) get progressively worse.

The Tim Burton/ Whalberg one was terrible.

Recent one was decent.
Thought the last one was pretty decent. Definitely not as bad as the previous one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 27, 2012, 11:54:04 AM
Anybody see Killer Elite yet?  Whtached it last night and thought it was very good and entertaining.  Its set in the 80s which gives it avery cool retro feel.  Its also based on true events (which no doubt its severly jazzed up all the same)  A solid 8/10.  Some quality tashes and side burns in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 01:11:31 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 24, 2012, 03:31:45 PM
Watched Moneyball yesterday, one for any sports geek that loves stats - really enjoyed it 8/10.

Very enjoyable show for a sports fan . . . fcuk the Yanks love their stats though!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 27, 2012, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 01:11:31 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 24, 2012, 03:31:45 PM
Watched Moneyball yesterday, one for any sports geek that loves stats - really enjoyed it 8/10.

Very enjoyable show for a sports fan . . . fcuk the Yanks love their stats though!!!!
Hugely overated i thought. How the fcuk can that lump Jonah Hill get nominated for an oscar and Fassbender doesn't. Joke.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2012, 02:15:31 PM
Fair enough about Hill I didn't think he deserved an Oscar for playing a geek but I liked the Movie and thought BP was very good in it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 27, 2012, 04:08:34 PM
Going to fire on War Horse tonight to see what the fuss is about - anyone here seen it?  Still have to get around to watching Midnight Run from taping it last week, saw it years ago but remember very little about it.

Watched an old favourite last weekend in EdTV and also saw Sleepy Hollow.  EdTV wasn't as good second time around (obviously) and I thought Sleepy Hollow was average enough. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on January 28, 2012, 10:32:58 PM
Went to the cinema twice in the last week.

J Edgar - I really liked this, think partly because I have read a lot about Hoover anyway so I got a lot of the stuff in it where my girlfriend didn't have a clue, I am not sure she liked it as much.

War Horse - heard from a poster on here (Mickey Linden) this was a great film so had high hopes, was really disappointed. Drawn out and boring imo.

On a side note, during J Edgar two middle aged women sat a few rows behind us and wouldn;t shut up the whole film, at some points actually talking out loud, not whispering. I don't understand why these idiots even go to the cinema if that is how they are going to get on? It is one thing that really annoys me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 28, 2012, 10:51:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 27, 2012, 04:08:34 PM
Going to fire on War Horse tonight to see what the fuss is about - anyone here seen it?  Still have to get around to watching Midnight Run from taping it last week, saw it years ago but remember very little about it.

Watched an old favourite last weekend in EdTV and also saw Sleepy Hollow.  EdTV wasn't as good second time around (obviously) and I thought Sleepy Hollow was average enough.
Turned war horse off after an hour...one of the worst movies I've seen in a long tine
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 28, 2012, 11:39:05 PM
Did exactly the same with War Horse. You'd just seen it all before. Might give it another go some time but tried too hard to pull on the heart strings. I don't have a heart.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 29, 2012, 11:08:01 AM
Watched the hangover 2 last night and I have the guard for later. Enjoyed the hangover despite it being the same as the first only in a different city. Still had some laughs though so can't complain
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: paco on January 29, 2012, 12:14:05 PM
Very impressed with Warrior, when is The Grey out? Reminds me of The Edge, an old favourite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 29, 2012, 03:37:12 PM
Saw a right few movies in the last while...

The Hangover and the Inbetweeners are kinda in similar insofar as they were grand, watchable few laughs in them but wouldn't go out of my way to watch them again...  first half of both movies weren't great, picked up in the second half

True Grit - quality movie, love Westerns anyway and really enjoyed this one too.  Loved the whole 'feel' of it and the dialogue was snappy, sharp and very witty in spots.  3 main characters were very well played...

Think I've already talked about Sherlock Holmes 2 - cracking movie, one of the most enjoyable I've seen in a while

Lincoln Lawyer - Read the book but it was ages ago so forgot the finer poitns of the plot. Fairly good movie, almost straight into the action and Marisa Tomei is smoking hot...

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 29, 2012, 04:07:15 PM
The Grey is just too somber for me. The air of impending doom just lingers the ehole way through. It is still quite a good movie though.

7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 30, 2012, 12:47:36 AM
J. Edgar Hoover was OK. Eastwood was trying to make it into some kind of arty film but it failed for me. Plus if you're going to have characters age please just get older people to play them and don't use make up for your younger characters!!

6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2012, 01:05:19 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 30, 2012, 12:47:36 AM
J. Edgar Hoover was OK. Eastwood was trying to make it into some kind of arty film but it failed for me. Plus if you're going to have characters age please just get older people to play them and don't use make up for your younger characters!!

6/10
The chap on Film 98 the other night said the same. He said the aging effects on Leo were rank for a big Hollywood movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 30, 2012, 04:42:43 AM
Saw The Iron Lady last week.  Big disappointment.

Too much time spent in the present going on and on about how she's senile now.  "Okay! I get it!"

Too much jumping around between two or three time periods, and I hate that in films.  I don't have a problem with maybe starting the film near the end of the story and then flashing back to build up to that point, but jumping back and forward and back and forward all the time is very distracting.  You're settled into a time period where you think you're going to learn something about Maggie's history and just when you're getting into it you're yanked back to the present day for more evidence that she's struggling to put her shoes on, just in case you didn't get the point before.

Not enough time fleshing out the things that actually happened.  The sinking of the Belgrano was painted as a justified decision, no word about how controversial it was at the time and remains so to this day. Not even a picture of it going down, just a brief mention that 300 sailors were lost.  Okay, I understand that some film budgets are limited, and I don't always expect James Cameron "Titanic" special effects job to show the cruiser going down, but the least you can do is show a f**king photo of the damn ship.  It was an iconic photo from the war.  Here, even I can do it:

(http://www.rna-10-area.co.uk/images/belgrano-sinking.jpg)

The hunger strikes were given a one-second mention during a shot of empty benches in the Commons with a voice-over criticizing her for letting them die among a cacophony of other criticisms.

Brighton Bomb and killing of Airey Neave were portrayed to maximum emotional effect but with zero historical context and no explanation as to why people wanted to go to such extreme lengths.  in fact her half-baked Ireland policy was not mentioned at all, but I suppose that would have entailed showing Charlie Haughey getting up her nose.

Michael Heseltine was portrayed as some sort of slick and sleazy used car salesman character, not a word about how he was actually very popular in his party, that his main point of disagreement with her was over Europe (she was all about the transatlantic relationship, he had no time for it).  Zero mention of the Westland affair that pushed him over the edge to resign.

Geoffrey Howe's resignation speech was one of the most dramatic moments of her career and was almost like it was written for a film adaptation.  Instead we just got about two or three seconds of it and no sign of the stoney look on her face while she sat there listening to him.

I don't mind a bit of sentimental stuff about her relationship with Dennis to give it a human interest angle, but FFS there was no need to pad out half the film's running time with it.

Oh, and too much reliance on stock news library footage.

Christ I could have done better myself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 30, 2012, 09:44:18 AM
Anyone watch Ghost Writer last night? If you didnt, word of advice, dont.
Tripe.
Quite possibly one of the worst films I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 30, 2012, 09:53:37 AM
Quote from: paco on January 29, 2012, 12:14:05 PM
Very impressed with Warrior, when is The Grey out? Reminds me of The Edge, an old favourite.
Is that the one with Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.  If so, great show.  Another one of my favorite Hopkins films is Instinct with Cuba gooding jr.  Worth a a watch if you havent seen it.  Sorta a bit like gorillas in the mist.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 30, 2012, 09:55:18 AM
Watched the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Bond version), have to say I preferred the Swedish version.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 30, 2012, 10:02:22 AM
Watched the original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire recently. Thought the first one was very good, but the 2nd one was a bit of a let down. Have the 3rd one coming soon from LoveFilm so hopefully its a bit better than the 2nd one.

Watched The Next Three Days last night. Decent enough show with Russell Crowe. 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 10:15:15 AM
Quote from: Don Johnson on January 28, 2012, 10:32:58 PM

On a side note, during J Edgar two middle aged women sat a few rows behind us and wouldn;t shut up the whole film, at some points actually talking out loud, not whispering. I don't understand why these idiots even go to the cinema if that is how they are going to get on? It is one thing that really annoys me.

I had the same thing at Queen's Film Theatre a few years ago. My line to them was "See that bit at the start, about not talking during the film, [pause], did that not f*****g apply to you 2?" Stunned silence.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 10:16:38 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 30, 2012, 09:44:18 AM
Anyone watch Ghost Writer last night? If you didnt, word of advice, dont.
Tripe.
Quite possibly one of the worst films I've ever seen.

Agree totally - watched the 1st 90 minutes of it & went to bed, not really caring how it ended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 10:18:30 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2012, 01:05:19 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 30, 2012, 12:47:36 AM
J. Edgar Hoover was OK. Eastwood was trying to make it into some kind of arty film but it failed for me. Plus if you're going to have characters age please just get older people to play them and don't use make up for your younger characters!!

6/10
The chap on Film 98 the other night said the same. He said the aging effects on Leo were rank for a big Hollywood movie.

Went to see it on Saturday. Have to say I've had better experiences at the cinema, to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 30, 2012, 10:39:44 AM
Saw War Horse the other night, it was a bit like watching a horsey version of Forrest Gump but I still liked it.

Also watched Abduction last night, good idea but the plot was a bit flimsy and it ended pretty tamely.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 30, 2012, 11:50:27 AM
Tried to watch War horse, but couldnt put up with it furlong!   :-\Il get my coat
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on January 30, 2012, 04:29:39 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 10:16:38 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 30, 2012, 09:44:18 AM
Anyone watch Ghost Writer last night? If you didnt, word of advice, dont.
Tripe.
Quite possibly one of the worst films I've ever seen.

Agree totally - watched the 1st 90 minutes of it & went to bed, not really caring how it ended.

It's hard to care about any of Ewan McGregor's film to be fair.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 30, 2012, 04:52:11 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 30, 2012, 10:02:22 AM
Watched the original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire recently. Thought the first one was very good, but the 2nd one was a bit of a let down. Have the 3rd one coming soon from LoveFilm so hopefully its a bit better than the 2nd one.

Watched The Next Three Days last night. Decent enough show with Russell Crowe. 7/10

The girl who kicked the hornets nest was the most enjoyable for me - really liked it. The second one is a bit of a let down all right.

Watched Babel last week - there's a few hours of my life I'll never get back.

Interview with the Vampire again last night - always worth a watch, especially after re-reading the books.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on January 30, 2012, 04:57:44 PM
Watched doubt when it was on a couple of weeks back, really enjoyed it.

Anyone else watch "the tree of life"? Good lord I'd sooner put my hand in a vice for two hours than be put through that again, worst film I've seen in a while
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 30, 2012, 05:22:15 PM
Watched The Descendants last night, very disappointed.

Good acting by Clooney alright but not much to the plot, not a patch on Little Miss Sunshine which had the same sort of feel about it.

5/10 at push.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 30, 2012, 05:22:50 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 30, 2012, 09:55:18 AM
Watched the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Bond version), have to say I preferred the Swedish version.
+1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on January 30, 2012, 05:55:08 PM
Got to see Forrest Gump in the home. It's about a really stupid man. He does a lot of things but is as thick as champ. I think it would have been too difficult to play that Gump lad from a normal starting position so I'd imagine the actor actually was stupid and the crew just asked him mad things and allowed him to ramble on ridiculously about pure shyte. Then they added CGI (or special effects) to put meat on the bones of his mad tales. He did none of those things.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 30, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Watched The Grey last night... entertaining enough fair, kept you on edge most of the time...

Nearly 24 hours later and I'm still not sure about that ending...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 07:51:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 30, 2012, 05:22:15 PM
Watched The Descendants last night, very disappointed.

Good acting by Clooney alright but not much to the plot, not a patch on Little Miss Sunshine which had the same sort of feel about it.

5/10 at push.

That's next Saturday night banjaxed lol - u should have posted this before I booked my 2 tickets.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 07:55:58 PM
It's hard to care about any of Ewan McGregor's film to be fair.
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Dunno if I'd go that far - Young Adam - with McGregor, Peter Mullan & Tilda Swinton wasn't bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 30, 2012, 08:48:25 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 07:51:07 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 30, 2012, 05:22:15 PM
Watched The Descendants last night, very disappointed.

Good acting by Clooney alright but not much to the plot, not a patch on Little Miss Sunshine which had the same sort of feel about it.

5/10 at push.

That's next Saturday night banjaxed lol - u should have posted this before I booked my 2 tickets.
Ah ya might like it, don't see what the Oscar fuss is about. The scenery is class but that's about it. How it was nominated over Drive is incredible.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 31, 2012, 08:53:04 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on January 30, 2012, 04:57:44 PM
Watched doubt when it was on a couple of weeks back, really enjoyed it.

Anyone else watch "the tree of life"? Good lord I'd sooner put my hand in a vice for two hours than be put through that again, worst film I've seen in a while

I got about 20 minutes into it and nearly cried it was that messed up.  Still in shock at what the f**k was going on there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 31, 2012, 09:13:52 AM
Quote from: mouview on January 30, 2012, 04:29:39 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on January 30, 2012, 10:16:38 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 30, 2012, 09:44:18 AM
Anyone watch Ghost Writer last night? If you didnt, word of advice, dont.
Tripe.
Quite possibly one of the worst films I've ever seen.

Agree totally - watched the 1st 90 minutes of it & went to bed, not really caring how it ended.

It's hard to care about any of Ewan McGregor's film to be fair.

Auch I dunno about that, Trainspotting is still one of my favourite films and The Island wasnt bad either.
The Star Wars stuff was pish mind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on January 31, 2012, 11:38:04 AM
Trainspotting is probably the only decent film McGregor has been in. Last film I seen him in was when I watched a bit of I Love You Phillip Morris. Had to turn it off it was that bad, and the fact it was about 2 queers.

Watched The Descendents last night. Average enough film, but was a good performance from Clooney. 6.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on January 31, 2012, 11:49:04 AM
Watched 'As Good As It Gets' at the weekend with Jack Nicoholson and Helen Hunt. A very good movie in which both are excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2012, 02:46:50 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 30, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Watched The Grey last night... entertaining enough fair, kept you on edge most of the time...

Nearly 24 hours later and I'm still not sure about that ending...

The ending after the credits??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 31, 2012, 03:01:23 PM
Watched the final Harry Potter and was very disappointed. I've never read the books but I have watched all the films. Part I of the Deathly Hollows was bad, and part II wasn't any better.
5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 31, 2012, 03:30:17 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on January 31, 2012, 03:01:23 PM
Watched the final Harry Potter and was very disappointed. I've never read the books but I have watched all the films. Part I of the Deathly Hollows was bad, and part II wasn't any better.
5 out of 10.

Part one was awful, but part two I really enjoyed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on January 31, 2012, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2012, 02:46:50 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 30, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Watched The Grey last night... entertaining enough fair, kept you on edge most of the time...

Nearly 24 hours later and I'm still not sure about that ending...

The ending after the credits??

What????  Don't tell me there was a scene after the credits... ffs
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 31, 2012, 03:43:43 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 31, 2012, 11:38:04 AM
Trainspotting is probably the only decent film McGregor has been in. Last film I seen him in was when I watched a bit of I Love You Phillip Morris. Had to turn it off it was that bad, and the fact it was about 2 queers.

Watched The Descendents last night. Average enough film, but was a good performance from Clooney. 6.5/10


Black Hawk Down was enjoyable imho.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2012, 04:44:47 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 31, 2012, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2012, 02:46:50 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 30, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Watched The Grey last night... entertaining enough fair, kept you on edge most of the time...

Nearly 24 hours later and I'm still not sure about that ending...

The ending after the credits??

What????  Don't tell me there was a scene after the credits... ffs

Yeah - there was. Won't spoil it for anyone - but read the Wiki article about the film - it describes it there. I missed it too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 01, 2012, 01:41:03 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2012, 04:44:47 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 31, 2012, 03:32:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2012, 02:46:50 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on January 30, 2012, 06:48:46 PM
Watched The Grey last night... entertaining enough fair, kept you on edge most of the time...

Nearly 24 hours later and I'm still not sure about that ending...

The ending after the credits??

What????  Don't tell me there was a scene after the credits... ffs

Yeah - there was. Won't spoil it for anyone - but read the Wiki article about the film - it describes it there. I missed it too

Watched it again tonight. You didn't miss much. It just brought up more question marks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 08, 2012, 07:56:51 PM
Finally got around to watching Drive the last night. Got it into my head beforehand that I wouldn't like but really enjoyed it. Fantastic soundtrack.

A great show. 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 08, 2012, 09:31:10 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on February 08, 2012, 07:56:51 PM
Finally got around to watching Drive the last night. Got it into my head beforehand that I wouldn't like but really enjoyed it. Fantastic soundtrack.

A great show. 9/10

Yeah must watch it again, one of the best shows last year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 13, 2012, 05:43:17 PM
The woman in Black is a horror chiller basically about child suicide. I would avoid it if I had known in advance. Not that bad as a horror movie, they build the tension well.

6 out of 10

The Vow with Rachel Adams is a watchable romantic movie about the woman who lost her memory after a car crash and can't remember her stupid husband.

6 our of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 13, 2012, 05:55:05 PM
Harsh Times with Christian Bale, what a performance!! To think Clooney is probably going to get an Oscar for The Descendants and Bale didn't even get a mention for this a few years ago, joke.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 13, 2012, 06:11:50 PM
Speaking of Christian Bale, I watched 3:10 To Yuma recently - a brilliant performance in a classic Western. In fact it was peppered with brilliant performances. Highly recommended. It prompted me to check out the 1957 original with Glen Ford and Van Heflin (B&W). It was also excellent and it's fascinating to compare the two - both follow pretty much the exact same storyline. The 2007 version is better but it has a lot of advantages with modern production values.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 13, 2012, 06:27:37 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 13, 2012, 06:11:50 PM
Speaking of Christian Bale, I watched 3:10 To Yuma recently - a brilliant performance in a classic Western. In fact it was peppered with brilliant performances. Highly recommended. It prompted me to check out the 1957 original with Glen Ford and Van Heflin (B&W). It was also excellent and it's fascinating to compare the two - both follow pretty much the exact same storyline. The 2007 version is better but it has a lot of advantages with modern production values.

+1
Deadly film.
If you liked it you might like Seraphim Falls, came out around the same time. Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan, I thought it was class too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on February 13, 2012, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on February 08, 2012, 07:56:51 PM
Finally got around to watching Drive the last night. Got it into my head beforehand that I wouldn't like but really enjoyed it. Fantastic soundtrack.

A great show. 9/10

Top class soundtrack
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 13, 2012, 06:49:28 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 13, 2012, 06:27:37 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 13, 2012, 06:11:50 PM
Speaking of Christian Bale, I watched 3:10 To Yuma recently - a brilliant performance in a classic Western. In fact it was peppered with brilliant performances. Highly recommended. It prompted me to check out the 1957 original with Glen Ford and Van Heflin (B&W). It was also excellent and it's fascinating to compare the two - both follow pretty much the exact same storyline. The 2007 version is better but it has a lot of advantages with modern production values.

+1
Deadly film.
If you liked it you might like Seraphim Falls, came out around the same time. Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan, I thought it was class too.

Personally would have 3:10 to Yuma streets ahead of Seraphim Falls. Didn't think it was terrible by any means but Christ even by Western standards it was slow in some places.

Saw Man on Ledge in cinema the other night. Obviously not high brow stuff but thoroughly enjoyed it myself and the missus didn't think it was too stupid, I'd def give it a watch if you're in a non-demanding mood.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 13, 2012, 07:08:25 PM
Took four kids to see the Muppets today!! Kids loved it I also enjoyed far better than their previous ones.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 13, 2012, 07:31:15 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 13, 2012, 06:27:37 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 13, 2012, 06:11:50 PM
Speaking of Christian Bale, I watched 3:10 To Yuma recently - a brilliant performance in a classic Western. In fact it was peppered with brilliant performances. Highly recommended. It prompted me to check out the 1957 original with Glen Ford and Van Heflin (B&W). It was also excellent and it's fascinating to compare the two - both follow pretty much the exact same storyline. The 2007 version is better but it has a lot of advantages with modern production values.

+1
Deadly film.
If you liked it you might like Seraphim Falls, came out around the same time. Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan, I thought it was class too.

Thanks - I'll check it out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 13, 2012, 10:21:36 PM
Watched two absolutely brutal films at the weekend. Arthur, the Russell Brand version was terrible but at least I was able to watch it all. Could only stick a half hour of Everything Must Go.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 14, 2012, 12:37:24 PM
Watched Local Hero at the weekend, a great film that has aged very well.  Some great performances including Fulton Mackay (Mr Mackay from Porridge).  Got it for less than 3 quid on play.com, worth a punt folks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on February 14, 2012, 12:46:03 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 14, 2012, 12:37:24 PM
Watched Local Hero at the weekend, a great film that has aged very well.  Some great performances including Fulton Mackay (Mr Mackay from Porridge).  Got it for less than 3 quid on play.com, worth a punt folks.

Yes indeed, one of my favourites of all time. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 14, 2012, 01:52:13 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on February 14, 2012, 12:46:03 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 14, 2012, 12:37:24 PM
Watched Local Hero at the weekend, a great film that has aged very well.  Some great performances including Fulton Mackay (Mr Mackay from Porridge).  Got it for less than 3 quid on play.com, worth a punt folks.

Yes indeed, one of my favourites of all time. 
Timeless Billy, perfectly acted.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on February 18, 2012, 01:24:40 AM
I watched Red State last night, not what I expected but very good

I watched moneyball tonight it was excellent and proved why the GAA is the best sporting organisation in the world
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 19, 2012, 11:28:49 AM
Watched Sucker  punch lastt night, can't decide if it was class or rubbish
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on February 19, 2012, 11:58:59 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 19, 2012, 11:28:49 AM
Watched Sucker  punch lastt night, can't decide if it was class or rubbish

Saw "A Dangerous Method" last night - much the same verdict. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 19, 2012, 11:59:55 AM
Watched Rampart last night, new one with Woody Harrelson as a bent LAPD cop. Very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on February 19, 2012, 12:00:55 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 19, 2012, 11:59:55 AM
Watched Rampart last night, new one with Woody Harrelson as a bent LAPD cop. Very good.

Don't spoil now, have it booked at QFT next Saturday!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 20, 2012, 11:35:35 PM
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close = Extremely shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 21, 2012, 01:12:56 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 20, 2012, 11:35:35 PM
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close = Extremely shite.

I liked it. It did get nominated for best movie at the Oscars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 21, 2012, 09:22:55 AM
Some recently watched

Cell 211. Reasonable enough thriller set in a Spanish prison.

Warrior. Good and well worth a watch. Very well acted although highly unbelievable .

Drive. Average enough imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 22, 2012, 03:47:02 PM
Gee I thought Drive was superb, the Lift scene was cinematic genius and the sound track was cracking too..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on February 22, 2012, 04:09:22 PM
Watched Drive over the weekend, thought it was very good your man Gosling gives a great performance agree with Dinny the scene in the lift is unreal. Also watched t**ker Tailor Solider Spy actually thought this was a better, great performance from Gary Oldman, havent seen a bad performance from Tom Hardy in any film yet.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 22, 2012, 04:40:14 PM
Watched Captain America again there wasn't overly impressed. There were much better Marvel movies.
Seen Real Steel and was happy enough with it on face value. Nothing spectacular but very watchable and even my woman enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 22, 2012, 06:13:43 PM
Quote from: Canalman on February 21, 2012, 09:22:55 AM
Some recently watched

Cell 211. Reasonable enough thriller set in a Spanish prison.

Warrior. Good and well worth a watch. Very well acted although highly unbelievable .

Drive. Average enough imo.

Funny I just sent Cell 211 and Drive back to Lovefilm there on Monday and Warrior just arrived in the door today.

Thought Cell 211 started off very well but lost its way
Agree on Drive, good enough viewing and great music, but was expecting a lot more after the hype.

Also saw Elite Squad 2 recently, decent enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on February 26, 2012, 03:03:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on February 19, 2012, 11:59:55 AM
Watched Rampart last night, new one with Woody Harrelson as a bent LAPD cop. Very good.

Don't know, Minder. Touch & go whether it's a bit on the genius side, or a complete load of ould cobblers. Worth watching, but a very strange film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 26, 2012, 08:34:04 PM
I got oldboy a used copy on Henry Street effectively for two Euro in a two for one with Anchor Man.  Old boy better be good after all the praise it got on here. I am expecting fireworks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 27, 2012, 08:56:52 AM
Saw In Time, actually really enjoyed it.  On top of that, Olivia Wilde looked fine for the 10 seconds she was in it and Seyfield was looking hot throughout.

Also watched The Ides Of March, was far better than I expected.



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 27, 2012, 09:43:54 AM
I saw In Time at the weekend, to be honest, I didnt think it was all that  great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 27, 2012, 10:15:48 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 27, 2012, 08:56:52 AM
Saw In Time, actually really enjoyed it.  On top of that, Olivia Wilde looked fine for the 10 seconds she was in it and Seyfield was looking hot throughout.

Also watched The Ides Of March, was far better than I expected.
yeah, same as that, i really enjoyed it aswell
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: andoireabu on February 27, 2012, 10:08:25 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 26, 2012, 08:34:04 PM
I got oldboy a used copy on Henry Street effectively for two Euro in a two for one with Anchor Man.  Old boy better be good after all the praise it got on here. I am expecting fireworks.
Watched this based on what was said on here and from what a friend told me. Glad it was only £3...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2012, 10:45:39 PM
Pleasantly surprised by the Ides of March too.

Watched Helen Mirren's The Debt. Decent but not memorable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 27, 2012, 10:54:27 PM
Watched Warrior and thought was great.
The Skin I Live In is a weird one even by Almodovar's standards. Have liked some of his other stuff but not a fan of this one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 27, 2012, 10:57:40 PM
Saw Safe House.

Instantly forgettable.Nothing new and shakey camera work.....

Also saw Elite Squad :the enemy within, going on the recommendation here. Thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2012, 11:14:27 PM
What did people think of The Artist?

Wasn't blown away by it but I suppose it was different for the modern (and the likes of Hardy even) audience.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 27, 2012, 11:44:39 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 27, 2012, 11:14:27 PM
What did people think of The Artist?

Wasn't blown away by it but I suppose it was different for the modern (and the likes of Hardy even) audience.
You're the only person I know that has seen it. I thought it was only judging panels that had watched it. Must check it out over the weekend.

I've only seen The Descendants and Midnight in Paris of the 9 Best Picture nominees this year. Have had The Tree of Life on backlog for weeks now but don't think I'll ever watch it.

Wouldn't mind seeing Moneyball and probably Hugo with the children but that would be it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2012, 11:51:37 PM
Moneyball is worth it. Also have Hugo and t**ker to see but starting to lose interest in them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on February 28, 2012, 01:38:38 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 27, 2012, 11:51:37 PM
Moneyball is worth it. Also have Hugo and t**ker to see but starting to lose interest in them.

Hugo is excellent. Kind of an homage to old style children's movies which is why it appeals I guess. I really enjoyed it and an excellent cast in it as well.

Saw Safe House. It's enjoyable enough but nothing new. Another Bourne movie really.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hashtag on February 28, 2012, 09:53:39 AM
Seen 'The Vow' last week. I've been an emotional wreck since  :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on February 28, 2012, 12:57:56 PM
Saw the Muppets at the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 28, 2012, 02:09:43 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on February 28, 2012, 12:57:56 PM
Saw the Muppets at the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Me too. I think I enjoyed it more than the kids!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 28, 2012, 09:27:11 PM
Watched t**ker tailor and Warrior in the past week. Both are good films but not in the region of "the greatest i've ever seen".

On a side note, Tom Hardy is a fantastic actor. His performance in t**ker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was exceptional, perhaps the best in the show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 28, 2012, 09:56:42 PM
I watched a movie with Richard Gere and a young Edward Norton last night called Primal Fear. Pretty good courtroom drama, albeit a tad predictable near the end.

Gere is excellent as a smarmy hoor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 29, 2012, 10:17:14 AM
Quote from: trileacman on February 28, 2012, 09:27:11 PM
Watched t**ker tailor and Warrior in the past week. Both are good films but not in the region of "the greatest i've ever seen".

On a side note, Tom Hardy is a fantastic actor. His performance in t**ker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was exceptional, perhaps the best in the show.
I watched TTSS and was underwhelmed, I just could not get a grasp on the plot and the character depictions did not intrigue me. I hadn't read the book or watched the tv drama before,
Then I downloaded the 6 hour tv series with Alec Guinness as Smiley and it's superb, not to mention long forgotten cinematic tricks, such as 'shot on location'.
It was a curious time for the Brits, a bankrupt state, the remnants of their world empire falling apart and an intelligence service riddled with traitors.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 29, 2012, 11:44:56 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 29, 2012, 10:17:14 AM
Quote from: trileacman on February 28, 2012, 09:27:11 PM
Watched t**ker tailor and Warrior in the past week. Both are good films but not in the region of "the greatest i've ever seen".

On a side note, Tom Hardy is a fantastic actor. His performance in t**ker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was exceptional, perhaps the best in the show.
I watched TTSS and was underwhelmed, I just could not get a grasp on the plot and the character depictions did not intrigue me. I hadn't read the book or watched the tv drama before,
Then I downloaded the 6 hour tv series with Alec Guinness as Smiley and it's superb, not to mention long forgotten cinematic tricks, such as 'shot on location'.
It was a curious time for the Brits, a bankrupt state, the remnants of their world empire falling apart and an intelligence service riddled with traitors.

Yeah agree with that. Was really looking forward to it and was very disappointed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 29, 2012, 12:04:31 PM
Agree, the problem imo with the film is that there was no time to flesh out the characters of all the main suspects which the book and tv series does. In the film imvho again you don't really care who the culprit is whereas the tv series in particular ratchets up the tension as you go on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 01, 2012, 02:01:00 AM
the company men, worth a look
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 02, 2012, 01:43:55 AM
I was disappointed with Safe House. I found it a bit dreary.

6 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on March 04, 2012, 10:34:09 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on March 02, 2012, 01:43:55 AM
I was disappointed with Safe House. I found it a bit dreary.

6 out of 10

Agreed, thought it was pretty average as well. Passed a couple hours but I won't be rewatching again.

Using a two month free Lovefilm trial so seen some good ones recently: Tyrannosaur was brilliant, The Way was good. Kill The Irishman was poor though, avoid.

Might go to the cinema tonight watch Project X.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 15, 2012, 11:03:46 AM
Project X is stupid but enjoyable.

Cleanskin is a movie about British Muslims trying to mount a bombing campaign in the UK. Sean Bean is in it but it is on limited release. It is fast moving and entertaining.

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on March 15, 2012, 12:04:09 PM
Inglorious Basterds....disappointing
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 15, 2012, 12:52:17 PM
I watched Hugo last night and I wasn't overly impressed now.
I can appreciate the camera work and the imagery. The story just didn't do it for me and I was left very disappointed by the end of it. My sister is a film studies graduate and my wife took french film as part her french degree and they both enjoyed it but I don't think it's for your everyday Mary and Joe......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 15, 2012, 02:01:53 PM
Watched Straw Dogs, wasn't very good and Kate Bosworth isn#t good looking enough to be the lead lady in a film.  She should be the ugly best friend maybe.

Also watched We Need To Talk About Kevin and the new Nicolas Cage film Justice.  Justice was ok but WNTTAK was very good. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 15, 2012, 04:59:02 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 15, 2012, 12:52:17 PM
I watched Hugo last night and I wasn't overly impressed now.
I can appreciate the camera work and the imagery. The story just didn't do it for me and I was left very disappointed by the end of it. My sister is a film studies graduate and my wife took french film as part her french degree and they both enjoyed it but I don't think it's for your everyday Mary and Joe......

Lets be honest Hugo and the Artist aren't great at all. They won oscars for being movies about movies which floated the boats of the movie industry. You wouldn't be missing anything if you didn't see them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 15, 2012, 06:31:50 PM
I havent seen the Artist but I wont be running out to get it......
Movies have gotten very complicated. Give me a bit of Roadhouse or Rock IV any day ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 15, 2012, 06:45:00 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 15, 2012, 06:31:50 PM
I havent seen the Artist but I wont be running out to get it......
Movies have gotten very complicated. Give me a bit of Roadhouse or Rock IV any day ;)

A bit of road house and a simple auld salad eh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVPSizAcqeA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVPSizAcqeA)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 15, 2012, 11:29:13 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 15, 2012, 02:01:53 PM
Watched Straw Dogs, wasn't very good and Kate Bosworth isn#t good looking enough to be the lead lady in a film.  She should be the ugly best friend maybe.

Also watched We Need To Talk About Kevin and the new Nicolas Cage film Justice.  Justice was ok but WNTTAK was very good.
Yes nrico she's brutal...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pP7jsGJb6Eg/TUQozCyOQXI/AAAAAAAAAYs/Lt9PP9CZ-Bk/s640/kate-bosworth-long-romantic.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 15, 2012, 11:38:15 PM
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Quote from: The Iceman on March 15, 2012, 12:52:17 PM
I watched Hugo last night and I wasn't overly impressed now.
I can appreciate the camera work and the imagery. The story just didn't do it for me and I was left very disappointed by the end of it. My sister is a film studies graduate and my wife took french film as part her french degree and they both enjoyed it but I don't think it's for your everyday Mary and Joe......

I thought Hugo was excellent altogether. Wonderful to see Scorcsese pay homage to his predecessors.

Project X is dire and in no way enjoyable whatsoever. High school, teen comedies like Superbad and the first American Pie can actually be good, but this was awful altogether. Didn't even pretend to have a plot. Practically endorses ecstasy use as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on March 16, 2012, 11:09:07 AM
Have downloaded the 3d version of Hugo, anyone seen it yet?

Watched 'In the Land of Milk and Honey' last night. Load of condescending feminist twaddle for the ill-informed yanks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 16, 2012, 04:48:24 PM
Watched John Carter at the weekend, found it very enjoyable... I'd look forward to a sequel and would hold off on reading the books till they come out
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 17, 2012, 12:33:34 AM
I will have to give 21 Jump Street 8 out of 10th very funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 20, 2012, 10:03:35 AM
Saw the Devil Inside at the weekend. Average.

Also watched Clockwork Orange again last night (having read the book earlier in the year). A very odd film which I still can't decide is tosh or "ahead of its time". Nowhere near as good as the book. Have to say that some of Kubrick's work is awful................. Barry Lyndon, Space Odyssey, EWS etc while some is brilliant Paths of Glory, Killing etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 20, 2012, 10:49:52 AM
Watched Sherlock Holmes (1st one) last night.  Rented it when it first came out and fell asleep 10 minutes into it, but thought I would give it another chance last night.  I fell asleep 40 minutes into it.  Woke up and watched it all again and it was very poor.  Liked the production but the story wasn't up too much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on March 20, 2012, 10:52:55 AM
J Edgar, boring enough, superficial and sanitised quite a lot about the man.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 20, 2012, 11:39:31 AM
Watched Hugo....it was ok, a bit too involved for younger kids. I'd give it a 6.5/10.
Also watched The Grey at the weekend, while Neeson was good I found it a bit on the boring side tbh and the ending was poor. 6/10 and it only gets that much because of Neeson.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 20, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
I saw Senna over the weekend. A fantastic documentary about Ayrton Senna, which focused mostly on his time at McLaren and his frictions with Alain Prost. It felt more like watching a film, than a documentary, as there was so much actual footage of Ayrton, not just in the racing, but behind the scenes too.

I'm in no way a Formula One fan, but it's one of my highlights from the last 12 months and would highly recommend it for anyone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on March 20, 2012, 02:10:25 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 16, 2012, 04:48:24 PM
Watched John Carter at the weekend, found it very enjoyable... I'd look forward to a sequel and would hold off on reading the books till they come out

You might be waiting for a sequel. Disney have apparently lost 150+ million on it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on March 20, 2012, 03:46:21 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on March 20, 2012, 02:10:25 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 16, 2012, 04:48:24 PM
Watched John Carter at the weekend, found it very enjoyable... I'd look forward to a sequel and would hold off on reading the books till they come out

You might be waiting for a sequel. Disney have apparently lost 150+ million on it.

I'll read the books so!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 20, 2012, 04:49:48 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 20, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
I saw Senna over the weekend. A fantastic documentary about Ayrton Senna, which focused mostly on his time at McLaren and his frictions with Alain Prost. It felt more like watching a film, than a documentary, as there was so much actual footage of Ayrton, not just in the racing, but behind the scenes too.

I'm in no way a Formula One fan, but it's one of my highlights from the last 12 months and would highly recommend it for anyone.

+1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ludermor on March 20, 2012, 05:17:19 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 20, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
I saw Senna over the weekend. A fantastic documentary about Ayrton Senna, which focused mostly on his time at McLaren and his frictions with Alain Prost. It felt more like watching a film, than a documentary, as there was so much actual footage of Ayrton, not just in the racing, but behind the scenes too.

I'm in no way a Formula One fan, but it's one of my highlights from the last 12 months and would highly recommend it for anyone.
It is a brilliant documentary and some of the footage is amazing but the hatchet job on Prost was over the top. Prost was a brilliant driver in a very different way to Senna but he comes out of the documentary looking like an evil spiteful schemer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 20, 2012, 05:29:33 PM
I don't think it was a hatchet job on Prost at all, I believe they were just portraying Prost as how Senna saw him after their relationship broke down, Senna was very much a man against everyone.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 21, 2012, 10:41:13 PM
21 Jump Street is pretty good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 22, 2012, 12:55:57 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 20, 2012, 11:39:31 AM
Watched Hugo....it was ok, a bit too involved for younger kids. I'd give it a 6.5/10.
Also watched The Grey at the weekend, while Neeson was good I found it a bit on the boring side tbh and the ending was poor. 6/10 and it only gets that much because of Neeson.

"a bit too involved for younger kids" I knew there was a reason I didn't like it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 22, 2012, 12:58:11 AM
Contraband is an entertaing smugglers movie.

7.5 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 22, 2012, 07:59:13 AM
The Artist. The novelty of seeing a silent film in this day and age aside, it's a great show. Slower paced than your standard talking picture, and you soon get to see why because it takes time for silent actors to act out the emotions in the style that you only see in silent films.  Nice little twist at the end too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 22, 2012, 08:04:54 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 20, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
I saw Senna over the weekend. A fantastic documentary about Ayrton Senna, which focused mostly on his time at McLaren and his frictions with Alain Prost. It felt more like watching a film, than a documentary, as there was so much actual footage of Ayrton, not just in the racing, but behind the scenes too.

I'm in no way a Formula One fan, but it's one of my highlights from the last 12 months and would highly recommend it for anyone.

Brilliant show all right.  Prost didn't come out of it looking too good, but it was interesting to see Senna's side of the story.  When I was an F1 fan in those days I always thought of Senna as the baddie and I thought he was always putting boys off the track because he was an ass, so it shows you that there's two sides to every story.

I agree that you soon forget you're watching a documentary.  It's the way they show the footage of the actual races, they just stop narrating and let the commentators of the time do the work.  Come to think of it, there was no narration, wasn't there?  I'm seeing a lot of this in documentaries now, they just let the interviewees do the work and tell their own story. Makes it more convincing if their point is being put across without a third party spelling it out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on March 22, 2012, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on March 22, 2012, 07:59:13 AM
The Artist. The novelty of seeing a silent film in this day and age aside, it's a great show. Slower paced than your standard talking picture, and you soon get to see why because it takes time for silent actors to act out the emotions in the style that you only see in silent films.  Nice little twist at the end too.

not anymore there's not!

Senna is some show. Watched Trespass with Nicholas Cage, pretty awful
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 22, 2012, 03:19:50 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 22, 2012, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on March 22, 2012, 07:59:13 AM
The Artist. The novelty of seeing a silent film in this day and age aside, it's a great show. Slower paced than your standard talking picture, and you soon get to see why because it takes time for silent actors to act out the emotions in the style that you only see in silent films.  Nice little twist at the end too.

not anymore there's not!

Senna is some show. Watched Trespass with Nicholas Cage, pretty awful

Has Nicolas Cage ever been in a good film (outside of Raising Arizona)?
the Rock was OK, but what else has he been in that's been any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 22, 2012, 03:25:23 PM
Leaving Las Vegas - seeing as he won an Oscar for it for Best Actor
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 22, 2012, 04:16:04 PM
Face off and Con Air are certainly not bad films.

I watched Blitz last night with Jason Statham - an enjoyable enough auld yarn. Particularly liked his wielding of the Hurley at the start.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 22, 2012, 04:25:16 PM
Ok I forgot about Leaving Las Vegas, it was a good show, but I wouldnt be too sure about Oscars being an indication of a good film.
Con Air was tripe....dont know why Buscemi and Malkovic ever agreed to be in it.
Face off..better than Con Air but way to cheesy to enjoy, and Travolta is just too nice to be a bad guy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 22, 2012, 04:53:26 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 22, 2012, 03:25:23 PM
Leaving Las Vegas - seeing as he won an Oscar for it for Best Actor

Bringing out the dead
Lord Of War
Matchstick Men
Wild at Heart
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bord na Mona man on March 22, 2012, 05:15:06 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 22, 2012, 03:19:50 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 22, 2012, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on March 22, 2012, 07:59:13 AM
The Artist. The novelty of seeing a silent film in this day and age aside, it's a great show. Slower paced than your standard talking picture, and you soon get to see why because it takes time for silent actors to act out the emotions in the style that you only see in silent films.  Nice little twist at the end too.

not anymore there's not!

Senna is some show. Watched Trespass with Nicholas Cage, pretty awful

Has Nicolas Cage ever been in a good film (outside of Raising Arizona)?
the Rock was OK, but what else has he been in that's been any good?
Red Rock West was one of the better ones.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 23, 2012, 04:25:10 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 22, 2012, 04:25:16 PM
Travolta is just too nice to be a bad guy.

Au contraire:

(http://www.pariscine.com/sites/default/files/photos_films/pulp_fiction.jpg)

The problem with Face Off was the story and the script were shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 23, 2012, 02:18:28 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 22, 2012, 04:16:04 PM
Face off and Con Air are certainly not bad films.

I watched Blitz last night with Jason Statham - an enjoyable enough auld yarn. Particularly liked his wielding of the Hurley at the start.
making your way through the free ones on netflix?

i watched shaolin last night with jackie chan in a very uncharacteristic role...... 8 out of 10 if you like martial arts films..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 23, 2012, 02:40:57 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 23, 2012, 02:18:28 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 22, 2012, 04:16:04 PM
Face off and Con Air are certainly not bad films.

I watched Blitz last night with Jason Statham - an enjoyable enough auld yarn. Particularly liked his wielding of the Hurley at the start.
making your way through the free ones on netflix?

i watched shaolin last night with jackie chan in a very uncharacteristic role...... 8 out of 10 if you like martial arts films..

I thought all films were free on Netflix if you pay your 7 doot a month??!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bingo on March 23, 2012, 03:57:18 PM
Hanover III has been announced as been made - same cast and director/writer etc.

They starting in September and they say its the final one. (Until the reunion in 10 years or so).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2012, 04:20:46 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 22, 2012, 03:19:50 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on March 22, 2012, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on March 22, 2012, 07:59:13 AM
The Artist. The novelty of seeing a silent film in this day and age aside, it's a great show. Slower paced than your standard talking picture, and you soon get to see why because it takes time for silent actors to act out the emotions in the style that you only see in silent films.  Nice little twist at the end too.

not anymore there's not!

Senna is some show. Watched Trespass with Nicholas Cage, pretty awful

Has Nicolas Cage ever been in a good film (outside of Raising Arizona)?
the Rock was OK, but what else has he been in that's been any good?
Not having this at all! Right he has made some gash in his time, lately moreso than ever, but I would certainly say the following range from decent to good:

Rumble Fish
Wild at Heart
Raising Arizona
Red Rock West
Honeymoon in Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
Lord of War
Adaptation
Matchstick Men
Bad Lieutenant
Kick Ass
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on March 23, 2012, 11:13:34 PM
Saw 21 Jump Street last night... It was surprisingly good. Good solid 7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Claw on March 24, 2012, 01:08:07 AM
DO NOT pay money to see The Hunger Games. Worst pile of tripe I've seen in a long time. Do not believe the high ratings it is bizarrely being given.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on March 24, 2012, 01:30:52 PM
Quote from: The Claw on March 24, 2012, 01:08:07 AM
DO NOT pay money to see The Hunger Games. Worst pile of tripe I've seen in a long time. Do not believe the high ratings it is bizarrely being given.

I quite enjoyed it to be honest. Maybe because I missed all the hype and wasn't aware it's a book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 24, 2012, 01:46:06 PM
I thoughtThe Hunger games was very good. 8.5 out of 10.

It is completely unreal which is why I liked it. The American version of Battle Royale. The lead actress is very attractive as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Claw on March 24, 2012, 01:53:30 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on March 24, 2012, 01:30:52 PM
Quote from: The Claw on March 24, 2012, 01:08:07 AM
DO NOT pay money to see The Hunger Games. Worst pile of tripe I've seen in a long time. Do not believe the high ratings it is bizarrely being given.

I quite enjoyed it to be honest. Maybe because I missed all the hype and wasn't aware it's a book.
I went into it fresh as well and didn't know it was the first part of a trilogy and didn't know it was a book and I thought that might have been a reason why I didn't like it / understand it / thought it was a load of crap. I won't talk about the specific downfalls of the movie at the risk of spoiling but to me it seemed there were a heap of sub plots going on but only touched on each of them a little and I didn't get a sense of why or where certain relationships came from or why they existed. I know its a difficult thing to fit everything into a film and a book can give you background on the various characters but that is the challenge the writers face, and I thought they failed miserably.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 24, 2012, 04:17:58 PM
I don't think you could fully enjoy the film without reading the book/trilogy. There is so much detail behind some of what the movie shows glimpses of.......
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 11:15:09 PM
Jennifer's body is on now, any good? worth staying up? Megan Fox in it so worth at least 10 minutes.........
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 25, 2012, 12:31:47 AM
Finally watched all of Moneyball. Great show and Pitt was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on March 25, 2012, 10:26:30 PM
QuoteMegan Fox in it so worth at least 10 minutes.........

i'm a two minute hero
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GAA_Talk on March 29, 2012, 02:37:15 PM

Anchorman 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrNA7RjU91I

Gonna be tough to live up to the hype on this one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orangemac on March 29, 2012, 11:14:57 PM
Quote from: GAA_Talk on March 29, 2012, 02:37:15 PM

Anchorman 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrNA7RjU91I

Gonna be tough to live up to the hype on this one.
Serious hype around this on Twitter although the first film was a bit of a slowburner in terms of not doing well until it went to DVD. Some people know every line of it and some don't get it at all

Saw this earlier, harder than it looks! Stay classy Gaa Board.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/03/29/anchorman-2-ron-burgundy-kay-burley-quiz_n_1387332.html?ref=mostpopular
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BerfArmagh on March 30, 2012, 12:02:07 PM
Watch Moneyball the other night, absolutely excellent, really enjoyed it. Also watched Tin Tin, surprisingly good also
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 30, 2012, 03:17:15 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Anchorman is the most over-rated film in history? 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on March 31, 2012, 01:18:40 PM
Saw Act of Valor last night..............terrible....so much so it was kinda funny, like the real life version of Team America except they are being serious!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 31, 2012, 03:01:57 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 30, 2012, 03:17:15 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Anchorman is the most over-rated film in history?
It's on of these cult films you have to say is great. You're obviously not cool or a student. It's not the worst film and there are some good parts but a reasonable amount of dung mixed in too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 31, 2012, 08:57:40 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 31, 2012, 03:01:57 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 30, 2012, 03:17:15 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Anchorman is the most over-rated film in history?
It's on of these cult films you have to say is great. You're obviously not cool or a student. It's not the worst film and there are some good parts but a reasonable amount of dung mixed in too.
It was on the other night on one of the channels, I'd never seen it before so watched it . I'd feel the same as nrico2006 and didn't really get what the whole fuss is about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on March 31, 2012, 09:19:49 PM
On BBC Three at the minute.  You decide.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 31, 2012, 10:23:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 30, 2012, 03:17:15 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Anchorman is the most over-rated film in history?

No you're not. Can't see what all the hoohah is all about. Dung imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 31, 2012, 10:30:07 PM
It is a stupid movie that a lot of people myself included seem to enjoy. It probably won't change your life like it did mine.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Claw on April 01, 2012, 12:06:42 AM
Saw We Bought a Zoo. Thought it was ok to good. A feel good film, the kind of film you'd watch with your parents.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 01, 2012, 12:37:12 AM
Saw 21 Jump Street at the pictures tonight. Liked it a lot, the missus said it was okay but I'm a sucker for that genre.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 12, 2012, 12:29:33 AM
I really enjoyed the head hunters, a Norwegian movie that starts out about stealing paintings and then well you have to go and see it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 12, 2012, 08:41:51 AM
I watched Moneyball last night. Really enjoyed it. A different look at behind the scenes sport.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 12, 2012, 09:32:08 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 12, 2012, 12:29:33 AM
I really enjoyed the head hunters, a Norwegian movie that starts out about stealing paintings and then well you have to go and see it.

If its anything like the book, it would make you look twice at Recruitment Agencies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on April 13, 2012, 06:39:48 AM
Just watched Stephen Kings bag of bones in two parts on Netflix, and it scared the bejasus out of me at times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 13, 2012, 10:31:58 AM
Quote from: Denn Forever on April 12, 2012, 09:32:08 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 12, 2012, 12:29:33 AM
I really enjoyed the head hunters, a Norwegian movie that starts out about stealing paintings and then well you have to go and see it.

If its anything like the book, it would make you look twice at Recruitment Agencies.

Or make recruiting agents think twice about messing people around?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 13, 2012, 05:30:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 13, 2012, 06:39:48 AM
Just watched Stephen Kings bag of bones in two parts on Netflix, and it scared the bejasus out of me at times.
I can't watch scary movies at all anymore. I don't mind a good thriller like Inception or Shutter Island or something like that but I can't do pure horror anymore....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on April 13, 2012, 06:11:46 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on April 13, 2012, 05:30:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 13, 2012, 06:39:48 AM
Just watched Stephen Kings bag of bones in two parts on Netflix, and it scared the bejasus out of me at times.
I can't watch scary movies at all anymore. I don't mind a good thriller like Inception or Shutter Island or something like that but I can't do pure horror anymore....
Bladder problems?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 13, 2012, 06:15:45 PM
I just don't enjoy the feeling of being scared like that anymore....I don't know when or why it changed but its no longer enjoyable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on April 27, 2012, 12:35:07 AM
The avengers is awesome, absolutley awesome, great action, great effects, hilarious, good story, great acting,,,, just magic. 10/10 for me. what a movie...will have to go back for 2nd viewing, the atmosphere in the cinema was awesome, totally awesome, did i say awesome, i said awesome again..
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Post by: ziggysego on April 27, 2012, 12:53:52 AM
I was at The Avengers tonight as well Sligonian. What a fantastic film. Great action, comedy, story, SFX. Had the works. This really has set the bar for future super hero films and it's pretty high.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gazzler on April 27, 2012, 09:29:15 AM
Watched Mission Impossible 4 last night. I feel robbed of two hours of my life.
Dreadful film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 27, 2012, 12:10:14 PM
Saw two decent films recently...well worth a look.

Eden Lake with Michael Fassbender

Death Sentence with Kevin Bacon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on May 03, 2012, 12:01:44 AM
Going to heap more praise on Avengers here....Absolutely Awesome movie, don't think we are going to see a better movie. Personally I think it beats Transformers trilogy hands down. With the amount of superheroes in it they definitely divided the time perfectly. Unfortunately it looks like there is going to be a 2nd one which could possibly wreck it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on May 03, 2012, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on May 03, 2012, 12:01:44 AM
Going to heap more praise on Avengers here....Absolutely Awesome movie, don't think we are going to see a better movie. Personally I think it beats Transformers trilogy hands down. With the amount of superheroes in it they definitely divided the time perfectly. Unfortunately it looks like there is going to be a 2nd one which could possibly wreck it.
Wouldn't take much to beat the Michael Bay Transformers films they were absolutely woeful. Will have to catch Avengers in the cinema sometime soon.

Last three films i seen was on a recent flight to Atlanta. My week with Marilyn, highly rated but i & others around me didn't like it. The Big Year, guys obsessed with bird sightings..like who thought that would make a good film? Mission Impossible 4 apart from the scene on the Burj Dubai it was a poor watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GAA_Talk on May 03, 2012, 07:57:00 AM
Watched American Reunion last night. Was a fair enough effort with a couple of laughs in it. The lads behind us were pissing themselves at every line though so I might have been missing something. Stiffler had his moments in it and suppose the best thing about it was that everyone made an appearance at some stage. That should wrap up that series, you would think anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on May 03, 2012, 09:01:51 AM
I saw Lockout the other night, not a bad show. Guy Pearce is the star and I actually liked him as a wise-cracking action hero type.
The story was predictable enough, but enjoyable show with some funny parts.
A solid 6.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on May 03, 2012, 12:23:28 PM
Quote from: ross4life on May 03, 2012, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on May 03, 2012, 12:01:44 AM
Going to heap more praise on Avengers here....Absolutely Awesome movie, don't think we are going to see a better movie. Personally I think it beats Transformers trilogy hands down. With the amount of superheroes in it they definitely divided the time perfectly. Unfortunately it looks like there is going to be a 2nd one which could possibly wreck it.
Wouldn't take much to beat the Michael Bay Transformers films they were absolutely woeful. Will have to catch Avengers in the cinema sometime soon.

Last three films i seen was on a recent flight to Atlanta. My week with Marilyn, highly rated but i & others around me didn't like it. The Big Year, guys obsessed with bird sightings..like who thought that would make a good film? Mission Impossible 4 apart from the scene on the Burj Dubai it was a poor watch.

Watched it with herself the other night. She enjoyed it, I didn't!!
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 03, 2012, 12:43:07 PM
Watched a film the other week, christ it was disturbing, a bit like Shutter Island. Well acted also. Dream House with Daniel Craig.
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Post by: Gazzler on May 03, 2012, 01:00:17 PM
Quote from: ross4life on May 03, 2012, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on May 03, 2012, 12:01:44 AM
Going to heap more praise on Avengers here....Absolutely Awesome movie, don't think we are going to see a better movie. Personally I think it beats Transformers trilogy hands down. With the amount of superheroes in it they definitely divided the time perfectly. Unfortunately it looks like there is going to be a 2nd one which could possibly wreck it.
Wouldn't take much to beat the Michael Bay Transformers films they were absolutely woeful. Will have to catch Avengers in the cinema sometime soon.

Last three films i seen was on a recent flight to Atlanta. My week with Marilyn, highly rated but i & others around me didn't like it. The Big Year, guys obsessed with bird sightings..like who thought that would make a good film? Mission Impossible 4 apart from the scene on the Burj Dubai it was a poor watch.
Who gives a fcuk where you were flying to or from?

Agree with you about the films though.
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Post by: ziggy90 on May 03, 2012, 01:41:03 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on May 03, 2012, 01:00:17 PM
Quote from: ross4life on May 03, 2012, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on May 03, 2012, 12:01:44 AM
Going to heap more praise on Avengers here....Absolutely Awesome movie, don't think we are going to see a better movie. Personally I think it beats Transformers trilogy hands down. With the amount of superheroes in it they definitely divided the time perfectly. Unfortunately it looks like there is going to be a 2nd one which could possibly wreck it.
Wouldn't take much to beat the Michael Bay Transformers films they were absolutely woeful. Will have to catch Avengers in the cinema sometime soon.

Last three films i seen was on a recent flight to Atlanta. My week with Marilyn, highly rated but i & others around me didn't like it. The Big Year, guys obsessed with bird sightings..like who thought that would make a good film? Mission Impossible 4 apart from the scene on the Burj Dubai it was a poor watch.
Who gives a flying fcuk where you were flying to or from? ;D

Agree with you about the films though.

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Post by: nrico2006 on May 03, 2012, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 03, 2012, 12:43:07 PM
Watched a film the other week, christ it was disturbing, a bit like Shutter Island. Well acted also. Dream House with Daniel Craig.

It definitely has a bit of Shutter Island to it.  Was decent enough show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: eddie d on May 03, 2012, 01:46:50 PM
Quote from: GAA_Talk on May 03, 2012, 07:57:00 AM
Watched American Reunion last night. Was a fair enough effort with a couple of laughs in it. The lads behind us were pissing themselves at every line though so I might have been missing something. Stiffler had his moments in it and suppose the best thing about it was that everyone made an appearance at some stage. That should wrap up that series, you would think anyway.

you get them everywhere,even when i went to see the sitter ages ago, worst film ever
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Post by: Capt Pat on May 03, 2012, 02:19:27 PM
The Avengers movie is good enough. The action is pretty much non stop. However I am not a huge fan of this series of movies. It took them about half a dozen movies to get them together to make a decent movie.
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Post by: GAA_Talk on May 03, 2012, 05:45:07 PM
Quote from: eddie d on May 03, 2012, 01:46:50 PM
Quote from: GAA_Talk on May 03, 2012, 07:57:00 AM
Watched American Reunion last night. Was a fair enough effort with a couple of laughs in it. The lads behind us were pissing themselves at every line though so I might have been missing something. Stiffler had his moments in it and suppose the best thing about it was that everyone made an appearance at some stage. That should wrap up that series, you would think anyway.

you get them everywhere,even when i went to see the sitter ages ago, worst film ever

They had clearly sat and watched the entire series before coming to see this show. Came out with lines like, 'that is so Stiffler' and 'Jim's always gettin himself into bother'. They even tried to start an applause at the end of the film. Looking back at it now I'm glad I sat in front of them.
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Post by: Captain Scarlet on May 07, 2012, 05:45:42 PM
lads went to a preview of The Raid at the weekend, it's out May 18th.
holy schmoke some film, do it on a big screen. no cgi and serious fights and stunts.
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Post by: Capt Pat on May 12, 2012, 04:20:15 AM
How I spent my summer vacation is well worth a watch. Mel Gibsons latest movie is a return to form for him.

8 out of 10.
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Post by: gallsman on May 12, 2012, 01:25:01 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 03, 2012, 02:19:27 PM
The Avengers movie is good enough. The action is pretty much non stop. However I am not a huge fan of this series of movies. It took them about half a dozen movies to get them together to make a decent movie.

They need to tone down Captain America in comparison to the rest. He's shit compared to them - both as a superhero and the fact that even in a no-brainer film like that Chris Evans can't act.

After watching it decided to give Thor a go and thought it as actually very good.
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Post by: Capt Pat on May 12, 2012, 08:42:31 PM
Cutthroat Island was on RTE the other night fairly late. Geena Davis was the main pirate on her ship. It was very similar to Pirates of the Carribean and made in 1995. It was really the same movie with a lower budget.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on May 12, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 12, 2012, 04:20:15 AM
How I spent my summer vacation is well worth a watch. Mel Gibsons latest movie is a return to form for him.

8 out of 10.

Would agree with that - enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on May 13, 2012, 02:27:37 AM
Quote from: heffo on May 12, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 12, 2012, 04:20:15 AM
How I spent my summer vacation is well worth a watch. Mel Gibsons latest movie is a return to form for him.

8 out of 10.

Would agree with that - enjoyed it.
Good laugh and sort of reminiscent of his Lethal Weapon days. 8/10 for me too.

Avengers Assemble was alright, good in parts but the battle scenes were absolute crap. 6/10.
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Post by: 45 on May 13, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
Looking forward to seeing Prometheus going by the trailers looks like it could be a good show
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Post by: Canalman on May 15, 2012, 01:11:00 PM
Watched Law Abiding Citizen last night.

Quiet simply one of the worst films I have ever seen. 2ish hours of my life wasted. Muck with a capital "M".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on May 16, 2012, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: Canalman on May 15, 2012, 01:11:00 PM
Watched Law Abiding Citizen last night.

Quite simply one of the worst films I have ever seen. 2ish hours of my life wasted. Muck with a capital "M".

I feel the exact same about Dark Shadows.  Went to see it in the cinema at the weekend.
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Post by: Armaghgeddon on May 16, 2012, 08:44:09 PM
Quote from: 45 on May 13, 2012, 09:41:38 AM
Looking forward to seeing Prometheus going by the trailers looks like it could be a good show

Seen the trailer, and thought it was just like aliens.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on May 17, 2012, 01:43:10 AM
Dark Shadows is ok. It is obviously an attempt to create a franchise on tv or in the movies with sequels etc.
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Post by: lawnseed on May 17, 2012, 11:14:35 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on May 07, 2012, 05:45:42 PM
lads went to a preview of The Raid at the weekend, it's out May 18th.
holy schmoke some film, do it on a big screen. no cgi and serious fights and stunts.

yes the raid comes highly rated. i heard a radio review today the guy spoke verry highly of this show. might hit it this weekend
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Post by: ballinaman on May 21, 2012, 10:57:08 PM
Quote from: lawnseed on May 17, 2012, 11:14:35 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on May 07, 2012, 05:45:42 PM
lads went to a preview of The Raid at the weekend, it's out May 18th.
holy schmoke some film, do it on a big screen. no cgi and serious fights and stunts.

yes the raid comes highly rated. i heard a radio review today the guy spoke verry highly of this show. might hit it this weekend
Just back from it there....class...some of the fight scenes...unbelievable. The audience clapped after one of them...gas.
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Post by: Capt Pat on May 22, 2012, 12:18:43 AM
Were you up in Parnell Street Ballina Man? There was a round of applause there as well if you were not. It is a fabulous action movie, really great. You will hardly see a better action movie this year.
9.5 out of 10.
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Post by: ballinaman on May 22, 2012, 12:27:57 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 22, 2012, 12:18:43 AM
Were you up in Parnell Street Ballina Man? There was a round of applause there as well if you were not. It is a fabulous action movie, really great. You will hardly see a better action movie this year.
9.5 out of 10.
Yep, thats where I was. What an action movie...
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Post by: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2012, 07:18:09 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 22, 2012, 12:27:57 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 22, 2012, 12:18:43 AM
Were you up in Parnell Street Ballina Man? There was a round of applause there as well if you were not. It is a fabulous action movie, really great. You will hardly see a better action movie this year.
9.5 out of 10.
Yep, thats where I was. What an action movie...
What has the country become when there is a f**king round of applause for a film in the cinema. Jesus Christ.
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Post by: laoislad on May 22, 2012, 07:23:55 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2012, 07:18:09 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 22, 2012, 12:27:57 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 22, 2012, 12:18:43 AM
Were you up in Parnell Street Ballina Man? There was a round of applause there as well if you were not. It is a fabulous action movie, really great. You will hardly see a better action movie this year.
9.5 out of 10.
Yep, thats where I was. What an action movie...
What has the country become when there is a f**king round of applause for a film in the cinema. Jesus Christ.
Which country, yours or ours?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on May 22, 2012, 07:25:16 PM
I tried to give Billy Bob Thornton a round of applause in Monsters Ball, but I was on my own it appeared.
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Post by: ballinaman on May 22, 2012, 10:11:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2012, 07:18:09 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 22, 2012, 12:27:57 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 22, 2012, 12:18:43 AM
Were you up in Parnell Street Ballina Man? There was a round of applause there as well if you were not. It is a fabulous action movie, really great. You will hardly see a better action movie this year.
9.5 out of 10.
Yep, thats where I was. What an action movie...
What has the country become when there is a f**king round of applause for a film in the cinema. Jesus Christ.
I would have totally agreed with you before I saw this scene....although I didnt clap, just laughed because it was ridiculously good.
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Post by: tbrick18 on May 23, 2012, 02:11:31 PM
I remember seeing "We Were Soldiers" in a cinema in Chicago....was sitting beside this big 6 foot 6er, 350lb (you know the type) gentleman. At one point in the film he started to cry uncontrollably when wives of soldiers were getting the letters and then later on he stood up and started shouting "hell yeah, git them yeller sons o bitches" when the helicopter gunships came on the attack.
I never laughed so much at a film in my life..
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Post by: ballinaman on May 23, 2012, 02:14:10 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on May 23, 2012, 02:11:31 PM
I remember seeing "We Were Soldiers" in a cinema in Chicago....was sitting beside this big 6 foot 6er, 350lb (you know the type) gentleman. At one point in the film he started to cry uncontrollably when wives of soldiers were getting the letters and then later on he stood up and started shouting "hell yeah, git them yeller sons o bitches" when the helicopter gunships came on the attack.
I never laughed so much at a film in my life..
;D ;D ;D I think i would have had to be carried out if i was there for that!

Remember seeing a lad in San Diego with a "Go Army" baseball cap.....which also had "We Deliver Justice" on the back. I nearly fell over.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2012, 02:15:29 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on May 23, 2012, 02:11:31 PM
I remember seeing "We Were Soldiers" in a cinema in Chicago....was sitting beside this big 6 foot 6er, 350lb (you know the type) gentleman. At one point in the film he started to cry uncontrollably when wives of soldiers were getting the letters and then later on he stood up and started shouting "hell yeah, git them yeller sons o bitches" when the helicopter gunships came on the attack.
I never laughed so much at a film in my life..

Yeah experienced this before at a cinema in Time Square, they all got up and shouted and clapped this was in 1991!! The film....... Last Action Hero :o I nearly died laughing

It's nearly as bad a clapping when the plane lands, next we will be clapping the taxi driver who takes ya home
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Post by: gallsman on June 02, 2012, 12:58:27 PM
Very disappointed in Prometheus. It doesn't appear to know what it's supposed to be about, asks more questions than it answers. Visually stunning though - first time I've actually enjoyed 3D.
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Post by: trileacman on June 03, 2012, 02:36:24 AM
Quote from: gallsman on June 02, 2012, 12:58:27 PM
Very disappointed in Prometheus. It doesn't appear to know what it's supposed to be about, asks more questions than it answers. Visually stunning though - first time I've actually enjoyed 3D.

Yeah pretty much spot on, beautiful cinematography but no story-line, doesn't know where it's going.
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Post by: Capt Pat on June 03, 2012, 04:10:40 AM
Prometheus is very well put together but just doesn't hit a home run. Guy Pearce is unrecognisable in it and doesn't do much. There will be a sequel I assume.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on June 03, 2012, 11:37:48 AM
Watch Man on a Ledge last night. Highlight was Genesis Rodriguez in her skimpies

(http://btlshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Genesis-Rodriguez-in-Man-on-a-Ledge-3.jpg)
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Post by: Capt Pat on June 03, 2012, 11:56:01 AM
The picture doesn't do it justice. A great moment in movie history.
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Post by: OnTheLine on June 04, 2012, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 03, 2012, 04:10:40 AM
Prometheus is very well put together but just doesn't hit a home run. Guy Pearce is unrecognisable in it and doesn't do much. There will be a sequel I assume.

I would agree. It's a fairly ok science fiction film and visually looks great. But it is very disjointed and I get the feeling that Ridley Scott wasn't able to cut it down to just over 2hrs without leaving big gaps in the narrative. I'll look forward to the inevitable Director's Cut to see whether it hangs together better. But still not bad value for four quid on a bank holiday afternoon..
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Post by: Armaghgeddon on June 06, 2012, 05:58:28 PM
Went to see MIB 3 last night, was entertaining but wouldn't watch it again for a while (apart from the start with Nicole Sherzinger dressed to impress). Some critics said the ending is emotional and they were right, some guy started crying at the end.
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Post by: Cold tea on June 14, 2012, 03:13:55 PM
Got Carnage out last night - what a load of shite from start to finish.
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Post by: Capt Pat on June 14, 2012, 05:33:04 PM
I thought Carnage was pretty good. It is a play set in one apartment featuring just the four actors. No action or variety but it is not that long.
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Post by: bloodybreakball on June 15, 2012, 02:25:04 AM
Shadow Dancer:
doesnt look too bad

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/video/2012/jun/01/shadow-dancer-trailer-world-exclusive?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3486

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Post by: Capt Pat on June 30, 2012, 11:21:26 PM
Before the devil knows you're dead is coming on Channer four I think ab.out now. It is worth a look.
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Post by: Ulick on July 01, 2012, 01:21:09 AM
The Chorus. Watched in a mates house this evening. Superb family movie. 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372824/
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Post by: Radda bout yeee on July 07, 2012, 06:32:48 PM
anyone seen any good movies that are in cinema at min?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on July 07, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Went to see Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Nothing is great about the movie, quite dissapointing to be honest. The writers make the story more complexed unnecessarily. IMO I would have liked to have seen more of a build up, it is a good idea for a movie but poorly written.
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Post by: eddie d on July 09, 2012, 03:56:42 PM
21 jump street was very funny

machine gun preacher was some show also, better than i expected
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Post by: screenexile on July 09, 2012, 04:11:28 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on July 07, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Went to see Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Nothing is great about the movie, quite dissapointing to be honest. The writers make the story more complexed unnecessarily. IMO I would have liked to have seen more of a build up, it is a good idea for a movie but poorly written.

If ever there was a movie I judged by its title it was this one . . . sounds pish, looks pish and any review I've read has said it's pish! Surely a Movie called Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is going to be pish is it not?

Watched 21 Jump Street and was pleasantly surprised by it given my massive hatred of Channing Tatum. Although I think his reprieve is short lived as I saw a trailer for some kind of RomCom with him as a male stripper.

Watched a couple of foregin movies at the weekend. Mesrine 1 & 2 based on a true story about a French Gangster. I was very impressed it was excellent!!
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Post by: The Iceman on July 09, 2012, 04:17:22 PM
I just got Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter the book. Going to try it.

Seen The Grey at the weekend and Safe House. The Grey was very disappointing. The trailer for it was nearly better than the film. Anti-climatic.
Safe House was fairly decent - D.W stable movie.
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Post by: ziggysego on July 09, 2012, 04:42:39 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on June 06, 2012, 05:58:28 PM
Went to see MIB 3 last night, was entertaining but wouldn't watch it again for a while (apart from the start with Nicole Sherzinger dressed to impress). Some critics said the ending is emotional and they were right, some guy started crying at the end.

You mean you don't you. You cried.
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Post by: nrico2006 on July 10, 2012, 08:52:37 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 09, 2012, 04:17:22 PM
I just got Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter the book. Going to try it.

Seen The Grey at the weekend and Safe House. The Grey was very disappointing. The trailer for it was nearly better than the film. Anti-climatic.
Safe House was fairly decent - D.W stable movie.

I really liked Safe House, had a Man On Fire feel to it. 

Totally agree with you on The Grey.

I saw The Descendants recently and thought it was good, watched Contraband at the weekend and thought it was boring as hell but nothiong in comparison to the dirt that occupied my TV screen last night in The Darkest Hour.
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Post by: Canalman on July 10, 2012, 09:26:03 AM
Watched 44 Inch Chest last weekend. Absolutely dire . Still boiling that I didn't switch it off after 10 minutes when I had it sussed. Kept watching waiting for it to take off which of course it never did.
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Post by: Puckoon on July 10, 2012, 05:06:53 PM
Watched 'Ted' at the weekend. Decent show, some very funny parts. Don't take your mum.
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 10, 2012, 06:13:16 PM
Saw The Amazing Spiderman last week.  Great show.  Better casting than Toby Maguire.

Saw Snow White and the Huntsman at the weekend.  Not my sort of film but I found it enjoyable enough. Visually it's stunning to look at.
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Post by: ziggysego on July 11, 2012, 12:23:12 AM
Saw The Amazing Spiderman tonight. Good wee film, much better than the previous trilogy. The casting was top notch, Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spiderman was much better than Toby Maguire.
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Post by: Don Johnson on July 19, 2012, 12:21:04 AM
TDKR - 9/10.

Great ending to the trilogy. Better than TDK in my opinion because I thought the ending of it wasn't great with the boat dilemma etc. The last 30 mins or so of TDKR blew me away. I love Nolan's films anyway but this was great.

Hathaway and JGL were brilliant.
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Post by: Armaghgeddon on July 19, 2012, 01:00:15 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on July 09, 2012, 04:42:39 PM
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on June 06, 2012, 05:58:28 PM
Went to see MIB 3 last night, was entertaining but wouldn't watch it again for a while (apart from the start with Nicole Sherzinger dressed to impress). Some critics said the ending is emotional and they were right, some guy started crying at the end.

You mean you don't you. You cried.

Would have been a waste of tears
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Post by: ballinaman on July 21, 2012, 09:48:02 AM
The Dark Knight Rises - disappointing IMO.

Tied up the ends well in fairness to Nolan as well as a 3rd of a triology could but not a patch on The Dark Knight. Ledger was sorely missed.

Obviously not going to into it because a lot wouldn't have seen it. Joseph Gordon-Levitt who plays Blake got the same amount of screen time as Bale nearly! Some ridiculously cheesy lines in it too.



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on July 29, 2012, 06:17:47 PM
 The Dark Knight Rises - awful, awful disappointing show.

Broken story arch, incredibly cheesy dialogue and situations. Without giving much away the situation with the boy's shelter is one example. Gordon-Levitt is shite, gets as much time Bale and he's no screen hero with some of the most cheesy lines.

Anyone who can understand Bales every word is a liar, not a huge disadvantage as you can fill it in but at the same time you haven't a clue what he just muttered.

Anyway it is too long, cheesy as parmesan and don't get me started on the plot-holes, the siege at the end? WTF the jail as well?

Very poor IMO given how good Nolan is. I'd go as far to say this is the first bad film he has made. All his previous shows are better than this, including BB.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on July 29, 2012, 06:29:51 PM
I agree with the last two posts, the Dark Knight Rises was disappointing, slow moving film poorly acted and the plot holes were everywhere & looking back Ledger performance made the last film better than it was.
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Post by: Puckoon on July 29, 2012, 07:12:52 PM
Haven't seen the last one yet but I think batman begins trumped the dark knight
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Post by: nrico2006 on July 29, 2012, 11:23:04 PM
Watched the first 2 lat week again and it reinforced how shit Batman Begins was. Saw the new one yesterday and was disappointed too. Could barely understand Bane, and expected more from him. The ending was pretty predictable too.
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Post by: AFS on July 29, 2012, 11:46:59 PM
Wasn't dying about The Dark Knight Rises, but I didn't think it was as bad as some of the previous post suggest.

Don't get the criticism of the cheese and plot holes. Despite Nolan's edgier sheen on the whole thing, it's still comic book fantasy so cheese and plot holes and over the top theatrics really just come with the territory.

Would agree that it's a bit too long and drags in the middle. Also wasn't fussed on Gordon-Levitt, and, other than being a ride, Hathaway didn't contribute much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on July 29, 2012, 11:50:19 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 29, 2012, 07:12:52 PM
Haven't seen the last one yet but I think batman begins trumped the dark knight

You'll love this one then, very like the first.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on July 29, 2012, 11:58:05 PM
Quote from: AFS on July 29, 2012, 11:46:59 PM
Wasn't dying about The Dark Knight Rises, but I didn't think it was as bad as some of the previous post suggest.

Don't get the criticism of the cheese and plot holes. Despite Nolan's edgier sheen on the whole thing, it's still comic book fantasy so cheese and plot holes and over the top theatrics really just come with the territory.

Would agree that it's a bit too long and drags in the middle. Also wasn't fussed on Gordon-Levitt, and, other than being a ride, Hathaway didn't contribute much.

I know what you mean about it coming with the territory but the Dark Knight was brilliant in the way it could transform comic book fantasy into gritty realism. The joker and his gang were deranged terrorists threatening a city by attacking its figureheads, Dent was a DA intent on change and his transformation into two face only bordered on the fantasy.

This one is just a full-blown return to fantasy and lacks that gritty realism that TDK had on it's side.

Levitt takes away from the piece and Hathaway adds nothing.

The timing of the film is also completely misjudged. Months/weeks go by with seamless joints in the narrative.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 30, 2012, 12:54:02 PM
Watched a film based on a true story again there at the weekend: Sunshine and Oranges

About the organized deportation of 130,000 children from the UK to Australia from 1900 - 1972 sanctioned by both the UK and Australian Governments.
Well worth a watch!!!
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Post by: Aristo 60 on July 30, 2012, 04:53:11 PM
I enjoyed "taken" at the weekend.
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Post by: nifan on August 01, 2012, 10:27:45 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 30, 2012, 12:54:02 PM
Watched a film based on a true story again there at the weekend: Sunshine and Oranges

About the organized deportation of 130,000 children from the UK to Australia from 1900 - 1972 sanctioned by both the UK and Australian Governments.
Well worth a watch!!!

Just watched it tonight - terrible stuff altogether - poor kids.

The governments and the christian brothers didnt come out of that film to well - slave labour pretty much, and the sexual assault stories as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 01, 2012, 10:38:34 PM
Had the misfortune of having to watch the old Flashdance last weekend. Pure drivel, chickflick crap.

Anyway, if I fancied a girl who smashed the headlights of her ex-boyfriends car out f badness, then I'd think twice and three times about dating her. She is an ugly one anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ExiledGael on August 01, 2012, 10:46:21 PM
Ted definitely worth a watch. Enjoyed it better than Hangover or 21 Jump Street - like minded films - which were a letdown.
Best jokes all sex/fart/shit related but still amusing coming from a teddy bear.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 01, 2012, 11:34:06 PM
Go see Ted... Very good!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 02, 2012, 08:56:06 AM
Trailer as usual showed the majority of the best jokes though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on August 02, 2012, 11:38:44 AM
Seen Shame with Michael Fassbender.  Biggest load of dung I ever did saw.  Avoid it.  Just him walking around naked with his big tool floppin about.  Had to keep saying to the woman that it was CGI  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 02, 2012, 12:19:43 PM
Watched Dark Knight Rises. nowhere near as good as last film, too many gaps in the film and while I liked the character of Bane, it was difficult to understand him. The ending was also very predictable and with 'Robin' looking like he's going to be reborn I think that will be the last nail in the coffin.

Overall it was enjoyable enough, had it been a bit more compact it would have been better
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on August 06, 2012, 12:38:37 AM
Ted is shit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BenDover on August 06, 2012, 08:52:58 AM
Quote from: AFS on August 06, 2012, 12:38:37 AM
Ted is shit.
would have to agree, pure dirt!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on August 06, 2012, 01:52:55 PM
Quote from: AFS on August 06, 2012, 12:38:37 AM
Ted is shit.

Same, would be funny if you were american or watched Flash Gordon. Okay but behind alot of recent comedies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on August 06, 2012, 04:45:53 PM
Loved the Dark Knight Rises, thought it was excellent. Working in Manhattan it was mind blowing to see it being destroyed. The action was great, and I can't recommend the film enough.

Here, need some advice, I have John Carter the movie at the house - is it worth a watch or should I save myself from the 2-3 hours??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on August 06, 2012, 05:00:41 PM
Some peope loved it.
Quote from: The Iceman on August 06, 2012, 04:45:53 PM
Loved the Dark Knight Rises, thought it was excellent. Working in Manhattan it was mind blowing to see it being destroyed. The action was great, and I can't recommend the film enough.

Here, need some advice, I have John Carter the movie at the house - is it worth a watch or should I save myself from the 2-3 hours??


Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on March 20, 2012, 02:10:25 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on March 16, 2012, 04:48:24 PM
Watched John Carter at the weekend, found it very enjoyable... I'd look forward to a sequel and would hold off on reading the books till they come out

You might be waiting for a sequel. Disney have apparently lost 150+ million on it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: el_cuervo_fc on August 19, 2012, 08:42:06 PM
Just after watching  "The Devil Inside".  It follows along the same genre as "Paranormal Activity" and was a decent show which builds it's pace up nicely.

It's worth a viewing if you like that type of film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on August 19, 2012, 08:59:28 PM
The Bourne Legacy, while not terrible, isn't a patch on any of the previous films. You get the usual solid action sequences, and I thought Renner was good, but the whole thing is let down by a fairly tedious plot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 25, 2012, 12:29:35 AM
The Avengers.
Meh... 3/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on August 26, 2012, 12:18:51 AM
The Cabin in the Woods is worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 26, 2012, 12:26:34 AM
Is it just me or has it been a shit summer of movies?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on August 26, 2012, 02:39:39 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 26, 2012, 12:26:34 AM
Is it just me or has it been a shit summer of movies?!

Yup. Lined up a load and knocked them off after 20 minutes: Hunger Games, The Dictator, Lockout, American Reunion, Iron Sky, Cleanskin, all shite. Very disappointed by The Lorax, one of my favourite books as a child and loved the earlier movie, but the remake just lost all the darkness. Being Flynn, Contraband, The Grey and Get the Gringo were fairly decent but unremarkable. Only decent viewing I've had this summer has been Weeds, Breaking Bad and a few foreign language movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 27, 2012, 09:13:21 AM
Quotea few foreign language movies

Anything in particular you'd recommend?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2012, 01:14:01 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 27, 2012, 09:13:21 AM
Quotea few foreign language movies

Anything in particular you'd recommend?
The Expendable 2 has JCVD, Sly Stallone and Arnie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on August 27, 2012, 01:25:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 27, 2012, 01:14:01 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on August 27, 2012, 09:13:21 AM
Quotea few foreign language movies

Anything in particular you'd recommend?
The Expendable 2 has JCVD, Sly Stallone and Arnie.

Does it have appropriate subtitles - I don't understand Mumble.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jonah on August 27, 2012, 08:22:23 PM
Quote from: AFS on August 06, 2012, 12:38:37 AM
Ted is shit.

Agreed.


Quote from: AFS on August 26, 2012, 12:18:51 AM
The Cabin in the Woods is worth a watch.


Disagree, I thought it was the worst pile of dung I have seen in a long long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Abble on August 27, 2012, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: AFS on August 26, 2012, 12:18:51 AM
The Cabin in the Woods is worth a watch.


Disagree, I thought it was the worst pile of dung I have seen in a long long time.
[/quote]

agreed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on August 27, 2012, 09:56:38 PM
You two probably didn't understand it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on August 27, 2012, 10:00:28 PM
Quote from: AFS on August 27, 2012, 09:56:38 PM
You two probably didn't understand it.

I really enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 27, 2012, 10:01:26 PM
I thought it was dreadful shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on August 27, 2012, 10:04:52 PM
The next three days passes the time 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jonah on August 27, 2012, 11:12:15 PM
Collins has just given up the North on RTE..!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gold on August 27, 2012, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: Jonah on August 27, 2012, 11:12:15 PM
Collins has just given up the North on RTE..!

Sickening
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jonah on August 27, 2012, 11:20:25 PM
Quote from: Gold on August 27, 2012, 11:17:16 PM
Quote from: Jonah on August 27, 2012, 11:12:15 PM
Collins has just given up the North on RTE..!

Sickening

Juila Roberts looks well though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 28, 2012, 12:32:07 AM
Shadow Dancer is ok 6.5 out of 10. Clive Owen and Andrea Risborough star as handler and informant in 1990s Northern Ireland. I had a chuckle at some of the South Dublin locations they used.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 09, 2012, 10:50:07 AM
Looper - would recommend very good. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 09, 2012, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 27, 2012, 10:01:26 PM
I thought it was dreadful shite.

Spot on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on October 09, 2012, 11:43:23 AM
Taken 2..not as good as the first but worth the watch. Must be said the camera work during the fight scenes if way over the top. The mad jumping about is head wrecking
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 18, 2012, 11:19:55 PM
Just watched Killer Joe...not for the faint hearted. Well worth a look 7/10

Won't to be everyone's cup of tea, some serious black humour and thoroughly disturbing scenes in it. Quality dialogue and tension though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on October 19, 2012, 01:41:29 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 09, 2012, 10:50:07 AM
Looper - would recommend very good. 8/10
[/quote
Would go for same score or even 8.5. After first scene I was saying "ahh no this is going to be shite".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 19, 2012, 07:17:26 AM
The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on October 19, 2012, 08:51:44 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 19, 2012, 07:17:26 AM
The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me.

Must give it a look Dinny, thanks. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Declan on October 19, 2012, 09:01:58 AM
QuoteThe Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me

You old softie you ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 19, 2012, 10:48:37 AM
Quote from: Declan on October 19, 2012, 09:01:58 AM
QuoteThe Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me

You old softie you ;)

I'm an emotional guy Dec..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on October 19, 2012, 11:19:15 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 09, 2012, 11:43:23 AM
Taken 2..not as good as the first but worth the watch. Must be said the camera work during the fight scenes if way over the top. The mad jumping about is head wrecking
The first one wasn't very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 20, 2012, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 19, 2012, 11:19:15 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 09, 2012, 11:43:23 AM
Taken 2..not as good as the first but worth the watch. Must be said the camera work during the fight scenes if way over the top. The mad jumping about is head wrecking
The first one wasn't very good.
Go and watch that wall flower film.
Taken was one of the best films in years. It was a hard hitting action packed, little dialogue with a memorable one liner and strong main character. Strong underlying story line.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on October 22, 2012, 09:11:50 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 19, 2012, 07:17:26 AM
The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me.
Any movie that comes so highly recommended and yet exceeds expectations is quality.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: onefaircounty on October 22, 2012, 10:11:51 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 20, 2012, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 19, 2012, 11:19:15 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 09, 2012, 11:43:23 AM
Taken 2..not as good as the first but worth the watch. Must be said the camera work during the fight scenes if way over the top. The mad jumping about is head wrecking
The first one wasn't very good.

Taken was one of the best films in years.

I worry for anyone who genuinely belives this. It was a half-decent action film that has taken a cult-like status. Brilliant, it most certainly was not. It was good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on October 22, 2012, 10:37:26 AM
Quote from: onefaircounty on October 22, 2012, 10:11:51 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 20, 2012, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 19, 2012, 11:19:15 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 09, 2012, 11:43:23 AM
Taken 2..not as good as the first but worth the watch. Must be said the camera work during the fight scenes if way over the top. The mad jumping about is head wrecking
The first one wasn't very good.

Taken was one of the best films in years.

I worry for anyone who genuinely belives this. It was a half-decent action film that has taken a cult-like status. Brilliant, it most certainly was not. It was good.

Anyone watch The Book of Eli, last night on Channel 5?

What complete and utter trash, shame on you Denzel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 22, 2012, 12:53:18 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 22, 2012, 10:37:26 AM
Quote from: onefaircounty on October 22, 2012, 10:11:51 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 20, 2012, 12:45:19 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 19, 2012, 11:19:15 PM
Quote from: J OGorman on October 09, 2012, 11:43:23 AM
Taken 2..not as good as the first but worth the watch. Must be said the camera work during the fight scenes if way over the top. The mad jumping about is head wrecking
The first one wasn't very good.

Taken was one of the best films in years.

I worry for anyone who genuinely belives this. It was a half-decent action film that has taken a cult-like status. Brilliant, it most certainly was not. It was good.

Anyone watch The Book of Eli, last night on Channel 5?

What complete and utter trash, shame on you Denzel.

Dirt, how shit like that makes it past a studio boardroom is maddening.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 22, 2012, 01:42:55 PM
Well it depends on what decade you were a kid, what movies you enjoyed, what type of ones you watch.
I was big into films in the 80s and 90s. I was huge fan of the action films with the strong leads, Arnie, Bruce, Stallone, JCVD.
Movies like Bloosport, Or Roadhouse. American Ninja. T2.
These are the films that have led to the success today of the Expendables. Lads like me who grew up with that genre of action. Hard hitting, no crazy special effects, no 3-D, no elaborate storyline. Tough guys blows shit up, kicks ass and saves the day / girl.

Taken was the first film in a while to capture that again that wasn't made by Stallone.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on October 22, 2012, 01:44:00 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 22, 2012, 01:42:55 PM
Well it depends on what decade you were a kid, what movies you enjoyed, what type of ones you watch.
I was big into films in the 80s and 90s. I was huge fan of the action films with the strong leads, Arnie, Bruce, Stallone, JCVD.
Movies like Bloosport, Or Roadhouse. American Ninja. T2.
These are the films that have led to the success today of the Expendables. Lads like me who grew up with that genre of action. Hard hitting, no crazy special effects, no 3-D, no elaborate storyline. Tough guys blows shit up, kicks ass and saves the day / girl.

Taken was the first film in a while to capture that again that wasn't made by Stallone.....

Would agree there, but when you see these films back now they come across as pure and utter tripe!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 22, 2012, 01:49:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 22, 2012, 01:44:00 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 22, 2012, 01:42:55 PM
Well it depends on what decade you were a kid, what movies you enjoyed, what type of ones you watch.
I was big into films in the 80s and 90s. I was huge fan of the action films with the strong leads, Arnie, Bruce, Stallone, JCVD.
Movies like Bloosport, Or Roadhouse. American Ninja. T2.
These are the films that have led to the success today of the Expendables. Lads like me who grew up with that genre of action. Hard hitting, no crazy special effects, no 3-D, no elaborate storyline. Tough guys blows shit up, kicks ass and saves the day / girl.

Taken was the first film in a while to capture that again that wasn't made by Stallone.....

Would agree there, but when you see these films back now they come across as pure and utter tripe!
Would agree with both of you on this one. I guess when VHS players came into homes in the 80s these were the videos accessible to people of my age (36 now). Who didn't love a bit of American Ninja, No Retreat No Surrender and Bloodsport back in the day?! Yes, they don't stand the test of time but our local karate club was jammed every week off the back of them and Karate Kid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 22, 2012, 02:03:49 PM
I could still watch some of them today no bother. Though I bought No Retreat No Surrender on VD 6 or 7 years back and they had changed it. They added a new voice for the Ghost of Bruce Lee and then added flashbacks to training sequences during the final fight.
Dunnes was sold out of Red Tracksuits because of NRNS....

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on October 22, 2012, 07:04:06 PM
I saw Taken 2 and enjoyed it well enough (despite interruption for the police to be called to throw some fella out), but couldn't give it more than 6/10. Like the original, very cheesy and stupid and a couple of moments actually make you laugh. I loved the first one, thought it was the most fun had had in the cinema in years (not to say it was the best movie).

The Angels Share - reasonable, a few laughs, hard to understand. 6/10
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - actually quite liked this, again a few laughs, thought McGregor was good 7.5/10
Hunger Games - watchable but a bit long. Didn't know anything about the books but from what had read thought was going to be more action - 6/10. Wouldn't be in rush to watch any sequel
Justice - watchable but only just - Nicholas Cage kind of does my head in these days, would have been better without him. 5.5/10
Carancho (Argentinian) - well acted, scripted and pretty depressing - thought was very good, but def not a popcorn movie to sit down to. 8/10
The Silence (German). Excellent criminal drama/thriller. 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on October 24, 2012, 01:20:41 AM
I'm not sure but I think I'm looking forward to this even though there is a dwarf playing 6'5'' Jack Reacher

http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/1019/jackreacher.html
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 24, 2012, 01:26:49 PM
Can't wait for the new Bond. Has been getting great reviews so far.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 24, 2012, 02:30:04 PM
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows - really enjoyed it. think RDJ is fantastic in the role and I like the plot twists and humour. 8/10
Machine Gun Preacher - Not great. Butler is choosing some weird roles lately... 5/10
the Iron Lady - Wasn't expecting the way she was portrayed at all - great performances. 7/10
flying Swords of dragon Gate  - Visually stunning, not as good as CTHD but wonderful to watch 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on October 24, 2012, 02:42:44 PM
Pale Rider - Clint - Top Quality

Watched for the god knows how many times the other night, great show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 24, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Im a bit reluctant to say this, not a fan of Rom coms at all, but I found the "The 5 year engagement" enjoyable.  Some awkward humour which was funny.  Interested to see what some of you film buffs think.  Again I state, these sort of films are not usaully my cup of tea ???
Looking forward to the new bond film as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 24, 2012, 03:02:12 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on October 24, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Im a bit reluctant to say this, not a fan of Rom coms at all, but I found the "The 5 year engagement" enjoyable.  Some awkward humour which was funny.  Interested to see what some of you film buffs think.  Again I state, these sort of films are not usaully my cup of tea ???
Looking forward to the new bond film as well.

It didn't make me want to scratch my eyes out. . . about as big a compliment as I can pay a Romcom
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 24, 2012, 05:19:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 24, 2012, 03:02:12 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on October 24, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Im a bit reluctant to say this, not a fan of Rom coms at all, but I found the "The 5 year engagement" enjoyable.  Some awkward humour which was funny.  Interested to see what some of you film buffs think.  Again I state, these sort of films are not usaully my cup of tea ???
Looking forward to the new bond film as well.

It didn't make me want to scratch my eyes out. . . about as big a compliment as I can pay a Romcom
Thank fcuk for that!  I thought I was going soft :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on October 24, 2012, 07:17:01 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on October 24, 2012, 02:51:11 PM
Im a bit reluctant to say this, not a fan of Rom coms at all, but I found the "The 5 year engagement" enjoyable.  Some awkward humour which was funny.  Interested to see what some of you film buffs think.  Again I state, these sort of films are not usaully my cup of tea ???
Looking forward to the new bond film as well.

You won't like it. Lots of shooting and stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on October 25, 2012, 11:28:22 AM
Saw Untouchable last night, French movie about a rich quadriplegic being cared for by a young man from the banlieues. Plenty of laughs and moves along nicely. Been a huge boxoffice success around Europe. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 25, 2012, 07:46:34 PM
Saw What Richard Did last night. Not massively impressed........ maybe I expected too much on the basis of the reviews.
Very unusual casting for the main character's father................... an old face from a boxset .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 26, 2012, 08:39:21 PM
Watched a film called "Red Lights" with DeNiro, Sigourney and Killian Murphy - good show now have to say - wasn't expecting it to be so enjoyable - nice twists.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on October 28, 2012, 05:31:28 PM
Saw Skyfall over weekend, all the hype and reviews followed by a great start only flattered to deceive as the pace slackened off (inevitably I suppose) and the ending neither truely satisfied nor made me hungry to see more. 7/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 28, 2012, 07:01:58 PM
Quote from: spuds on October 28, 2012, 05:31:28 PM
Saw Skyfall over weekend, all the hype and reviews followed by a great start only flattered to deceive as the pace slackened off (inevitably I suppose) and the ending neither truely satisfied nor made me hungry to see more. 7/10.

Seen it last night, thought it was the worst Bond film I've ever seen. A couple of things pissed me off at the beginning of the film and they just kept on adding up and by the time I got to the end I couldn't wait to stop watching it. Casino Royale was a brilliant script and although they fucked up Quantum of Solace I actually believe this is worse. I could name at least 20 problems with the film but I just start with one, the "Welcome to Scotland" line. Jesus, how can a script as cutting and smooth as Casino Royale revert to shit like this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on October 28, 2012, 07:32:22 PM
Watched Intermission again last night, I'd forgotten how good it is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 30, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 28, 2012, 07:01:58 PM
Quote from: spuds on October 28, 2012, 05:31:28 PM
Saw Skyfall over weekend, all the hype and reviews followed by a great start only flattered to deceive as the pace slackened off (inevitably I suppose) and the ending neither truely satisfied nor made me hungry to see more. 7/10.

Seen it last night, thought it was the worst Bond film I've ever seen. A couple of things pissed me off at the beginning of the film and they just kept on adding up and by the time I got to the end I couldn't wait to stop watching it. Casino Royale was a brilliant script and although they fucked up Quantum of Solace I actually believe this is worse. I could name at least 20 problems with the film but I just start with one, the "Welcome to Scotland" line. Jesus, how can a script as cutting and smooth as Casino Royale revert to shit like this.

Agreed, thought it was awful. If not for Javier Bardem, it would have been utter drivel.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on November 02, 2012, 08:41:48 AM
Catching up on a few taped films and watched '3.10 to Yuma'.
Thought it was class. Didnt particularly like Cristian Bale in the Batman films, this suited him a lot more.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: stew on November 02, 2012, 02:09:42 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on November 02, 2012, 08:41:48 AM
Catching up on a few taped films and watched '3.10 to Yuma'.
Thought it was class. Didnt particularly like Cristian Bale in the Batman films, this suited him a lot more.

Christian Bale is the best Batman there has been, tremendous actor and performances as Batman.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on November 03, 2012, 12:32:56 PM
Quote from: stew on November 02, 2012, 02:09:42 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on November 02, 2012, 08:41:48 AM
Catching up on a few taped films and watched '3.10 to Yuma'.
Thought it was class. Didnt particularly like Cristian Bale in the Batman films, this suited him a lot more.

Christian Bale is the best Batman there has been, tremendous actor and performances as Batman.

Are you related to him Stew? A very defensive post there! Its only an actor and a film, and my humble opinion man!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 04, 2012, 11:28:37 PM
Went to see Skyfall last night. Liked it a lot - solid 8.5/10.

Any criticism of cliches in a Bond film seems strange. Thin line behind a cliche and the Bond formula of girls, guns, gadgets, big opening sequence, over the top villains, cheesy one-liners, cars, casinos, money shots for Omega etc. etc. Any director knows they have to work any film around the formula.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Declan on November 05, 2012, 08:36:49 AM
Went to see Skyfall last night - loved it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 05, 2012, 11:39:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 04, 2012, 11:28:37 PM
Went to see Skyfall last night. Liked it a lot - solid 8.5/10.

Any criticism of cliches in a Bond film seems strange. Thin line behind a cliche and the Bond formula of girls, guns, gadgets, big opening sequence, over the top villains, cheesy one-liners, cars, casinos, money shots for Omega etc. etc. Any director knows they have to work any film around the formula.
Compared to the slickness of Casino Royal I thought it was poor. The product placement was ridiculous and I nearly spat my coke out when i heard the "Welcome to Scotland" line. Bland entertainment for a hungover Sunday is about the only thing it fits the bill for IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 05, 2012, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 05, 2012, 11:39:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 04, 2012, 11:28:37 PM
Went to see Skyfall last night. Liked it a lot - solid 8.5/10.

Any criticism of cliches in a Bond film seems strange. Thin line behind a cliche and the Bond formula of girls, guns, gadgets, big opening sequence, over the top villains, cheesy one-liners, cars, casinos, money shots for Omega etc. etc. Any director knows they have to work any film around the formula.
Compared to the slickness of Casino Royal I thought it was poor. The product placement was ridiculous and I nearly spat my coke out when i heard the "Welcome to Scotland" line. Bland entertainment for a hungover Sunday is about the only thing it fits the bill for IMO.
I didn't notice the Audi, Heineken, Omega, VW, Sony or Coke product placements so I have no idea what you are talking about...  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 05, 2012, 12:34:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 05, 2012, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 05, 2012, 11:39:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 04, 2012, 11:28:37 PM
Went to see Skyfall last night. Liked it a lot - solid 8.5/10.

Any criticism of cliches in a Bond film seems strange. Thin line behind a cliche and the Bond formula of girls, guns, gadgets, big opening sequence, over the top villains, cheesy one-liners, cars, casinos, money shots for Omega etc. etc. Any director knows they have to work any film around the formula.
Compared to the slickness of Casino Royal I thought it was poor. The product placement was ridiculous and I nearly spat my coke out when i heard the "Welcome to Scotland" line. Bland entertainment for a hungover Sunday is about the only thing it fits the bill for IMO.
I didn't notice the Audi, Heineken, Omega, VW, Sony or Coke product placements so I have no idea what you are talking about...  ;)
;D
I was gasping for a Heineken all weekend...subliminal advertising...only way to go!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on November 05, 2012, 12:42:29 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 05, 2012, 12:34:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 05, 2012, 11:54:23 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 05, 2012, 11:39:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 04, 2012, 11:28:37 PM
Went to see Skyfall last night. Liked it a lot - solid 8.5/10.

Any criticism of cliches in a Bond film seems strange. Thin line behind a cliche and the Bond formula of girls, guns, gadgets, big opening sequence, over the top villains, cheesy one-liners, cars, casinos, money shots for Omega etc. etc. Any director knows they have to work any film around the formula.
Compared to the slickness of Casino Royal I thought it was poor. The product placement was ridiculous and I nearly spat my coke out when i heard the "Welcome to Scotland" line. Bland entertainment for a hungover Sunday is about the only thing it fits the bill for IMO.
I didn't notice the Audi, Heineken, Omega, VW, Sony or Coke product placements so I have no idea what you are talking about...  ;)
;D
I was gasping for a Heineken all weekend...subliminal advertising...only way to go!

After reading that Heineken paid £28m for their bottle to appear in it. Almost a third of the estimated production budget.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on November 05, 2012, 02:40:48 PM
Nick Cage should just stop making movies now  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on November 05, 2012, 11:06:10 PM
This is a trailer for a documentary on some type of Gladiator Football in Florence :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-wxTW7OCI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-wxTW7OCI)
Looks like hurling without the sticks ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on November 05, 2012, 11:09:38 PM
Seen killing them softly, thought it was disappointing, a real art-house flick which laid it on heavy with the whole economic undertone thing. Waste of time really.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 06, 2012, 12:18:36 AM
Was moderately to serverely hung over for most of yesterday so I caught up with a few movies:

The Grey - really enjoyed it despite what I read on here
The Raven - not a bad movie, but not a great one either, although the girl is cute
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 06, 2012, 11:56:48 AM
Watched the Avengers movie over the weekend....dont see what all the fuss is about. It's ok, nothing special. 7/10.

Also watched Expendables 2....much more enjoyable. Total tongue in cheek action I thought it was a good old fashioned over the top goody vs baddy A-Team like film with gore!  A solid 9/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 08, 2012, 10:35:37 PM
Quote from: hardstation on November 08, 2012, 10:19:39 PM
Dead Man's Shoes on FilmFour tomorrow night.
I like it. Feck the rest of yis.
Like it too. Mentioned on Page 1 of this very thread.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on November 08, 2012, 10:41:37 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on November 05, 2012, 11:06:10 PM
This is a trailer for a documentary on some type of Gladiator Football in Florence :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-wxTW7OCI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-wxTW7OCI)
Looks like hurling without the sticks ;)

Crazy stuff.
Seen worse in Laois county finals though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: waterfordlad on November 09, 2012, 08:17:50 AM
I went to see Argo Wednesday night. Now that is a good film about the rescue of American hostages in Iran around 1980 and the interesting plan they came out with to try get them out without being caught by the Iranians. Ben Affleck starred in it and directed it.
I agree with most of the commetns about Skyfall. Too much hype about it and wasn't as good as some reviews made out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: No Soloing on November 09, 2012, 10:03:10 AM
Quote from: hardstation on November 08, 2012, 10:19:39 PM
Dead Man's Shoes on FilmFour tomorrow night.
I like it. Feck the rest of yis.

Dead Man's Shoes is excellent. It's one of the best films of recent years, imho
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 09, 2012, 01:31:05 PM
Quote from: No Soloing on November 09, 2012, 10:03:10 AM
Quote from: hardstation on November 08, 2012, 10:19:39 PM
Dead Man's Shoes on FilmFour tomorrow night.
I like it. Feck the rest of yis.

Dead Man's Shoes is excellent. It's one of the best films of recent years, imho

For the life of me I don't know why they had to cast an American with a shit accent to play the lead role. . . it's like we don't have actors in Ireland or something?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Agent Orange on November 11, 2012, 02:02:46 AM
Quote from: waterfordlad on November 09, 2012, 08:17:50 AM
I agree with most of the commetns about Skyfall. Too much hype about it and wasn't as good as some reviews made out.

Typical Bond movie, lots of hype, predictable plot and far too long. Its more of a series of car adverts with the odd watch thrown in.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 11, 2012, 01:12:57 PM
Saw 2 remakes at the weekend. Both George A Romero original films I believe........ Dawn of the Dead and The Crazies.
Both daft , cheesey, poorly plotted and eh did I forget to say very watchable. Really enjoyed them both even though it is fair to say neither would be laden down with movie awards.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ludermor on November 11, 2012, 03:36:10 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 09, 2012, 01:31:05 PM
Quote from: No Soloing on November 09, 2012, 10:03:10 AM
Quote from: hardstation on November 08, 2012, 10:19:39 PM
Dead Man's Shoes on FilmFour tomorrow night.
I like it. Feck the rest of yis.

Dead Man's Shoes is excellent. It's one of the best films of recent years, imho

For the life of me I don't know why they had to cast an American with a shit accent to play the lead role. . . it's like we don't have actors in Ireland or something?!
who is the American
actor?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ludermor on November 11, 2012, 04:37:03 PM
he might be talking about 50 dead men walking starring Jim Sturgess??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 12, 2012, 08:17:20 PM
Grosse point blank on tonight at 9 on Tg4, well worth a watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on November 12, 2012, 11:47:11 PM
Argo is alright, but could've been a lot better given the material they had to work with. Someone needs to tell Ben Affleck that there is a point after which efforts to cram in further suspense becomes a bit tedious.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 13, 2012, 09:56:00 AM
Quote from: ludermor on November 11, 2012, 04:37:03 PM
he might be talking about 50 dead men walking starring Jim Sturgess??

Sorry... got the totally wrong film lads.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: glens abu on November 13, 2012, 10:18:03 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 09, 2012, 01:31:05 PM
Quote from: No Soloing on November 09, 2012, 10:03:10 AM
Quote from: hardstation on November 08, 2012, 10:19:39 PM
Dead Man's Shoes on FilmFour tomorrow night.
I like it. Feck the rest of yis.

Dead Man's Shoes is excellent. It's one of the best films of recent years, imho

For the life of me I don't know why they had to cast an American with a shit accent to play the lead role. . . it's like we don't have actors in Ireland or something?!

ha ha wrong again kid,keep going you will get something right sometime.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fender on November 13, 2012, 11:36:46 PM
Watch 3:10 To Yuma the other night, great film staring Christian Bale Russell Crowe and Ben Foster. Foster stole the show for me with a bad ass performance. Money's worth for 7/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on November 14, 2012, 09:03:50 AM
Anyone watch that Midnight Express was on Film Four a while back, about a US drug smuggler in Turkey?

Hard watch in places
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 14, 2012, 10:44:17 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on November 14, 2012, 09:03:50 AM
Anyone watch that Midnight Express was on Film Four a while back, about a US drug smuggler in Turkey?

Hard watch in places

It was a brilliant film when it was first launched, back in the late 1970's I think.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on November 14, 2012, 10:46:16 AM
Yeah it had that seventies look on it Orior, good show in fairness
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on November 15, 2012, 11:49:45 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 19, 2012, 07:17:26 AM
The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me.

Heard it was heavily recommended, saw it and was disappointed. I understand the intelligent emotional movie line and it depends on how well you can stomach some of the themes in the film. Good soundtrack. In this vein of story-line I preferred "About a Boy" or even the poorly rated "Adventureland".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 16, 2012, 09:34:00 AM
Watched a film called Tyrannosaur the other night. British film directed by Paddy Considine. If I hadn't known previously he had directed it I would have sworn it was a Ken Loach film. Very dark but excellently acted. 8/10 for me.

Also enjoyed Layer Cake before it. A solid 7/10.

Was listening to the radio yesterday and they were reviewing 'The Master' written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Talking about Oscars for the movie and Joaquin Phoenix.

Not sure what I make of PTA. I liked Boogie Nights and There will be Blood but did not like Magnolia at all and they were saying this one is much in the same vein. Think I'll give it a go anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 16, 2012, 12:40:35 PM
Quote from: trileacman on November 15, 2012, 11:49:45 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 19, 2012, 07:17:26 AM
The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me.

Heard it was heavily recommended, saw it and was disappointed. I understand the intelligent emotional movie line and it depends on how well you can stomach some of the themes in the film. Good soundtrack. In this vein of story-line I preferred "About a Boy" or even the poorly rated "Adventureland".

Well I did say it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, I'd rate Adventureland as well though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 16, 2012, 01:09:41 PM
Watched Dead Man's Shoes last night going on the talk of it on this thread. Thought it was great.

The scene at 1 minute in this clip is brilliant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58ylrJ0cH2w
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 16, 2012, 01:14:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 16, 2012, 09:34:00 AM
Watched a film called Tyrannosaur the other night. British film directed by Paddy Considine. If I hadn't known previously he had directed it I would have sworn it was a Ken Loach film. Very dark but excellently acted. 8/10 for me.

Also enjoyed Layer Cake before it. A solid 7/10.

Was listening to the radio yesterday and they were reviewing 'The Master' written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Talking about Oscars for the movie and Joaquin Phoenix.

Not sure what I make of PTA. I liked Boogie Nights and There will be Blood but did not like Magnolia at all and they were saying this one is much in the same vein. Think I'll give it a go anyway.

PTA imho has come nowhere near the excellence that was Boogie Nights......... BN is one of the best films I have ever seen. Brilliant cast in it all on top of their game. There will be Blood I thought was a victim of overacting and  arty symbolism and didn't enjoy it all. Magnolia if it is the film I am thinking of was just daft in a bad way.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 16, 2012, 01:21:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 16, 2012, 09:34:00 AM
Watched a film called Tyrannosaur the other night. British film directed by Paddy Considine. If I hadn't known previously he had directed it I would have sworn it was a Ken Loach film. Very dark but excellently acted. 8/10 for me.

Also enjoyed Layer Cake before it. A solid 7/10.

Was listening to the radio yesterday and they were reviewing 'The Master' written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Talking about Oscars for the movie and Joaquin Phoenix.

Not sure what I make of PTA. I liked Boogie Nights and There will be Blood but did not like Magnolia at all and they were saying this one is much in the same vein. Think I'll give it a go anyway.
Tyrannosaur was critically acclaimed and won a lot of awards but isn't exactly mainstream or everyones cup of tea.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on November 16, 2012, 06:24:48 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on November 16, 2012, 12:40:35 PM
Quote from: trileacman on November 15, 2012, 11:49:45 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 19, 2012, 07:17:26 AM
The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Think this has to be my favourite movie of 2012 - stunning performances from the 3 leads including Harry Potter girl. A very intelligent subtle emotional movie. Won't be everyone's cup of tea but I can't recommend it enough 9/10. Added bonus of a brilliant soundtrack, anything that has Bowie and The Smiths is alright with me.

Heard it was heavily recommended, saw it and was disappointed. I understand the intelligent emotional movie line and it depends on how well you can stomach some of the themes in the film. Good soundtrack. In this vein of story-line I preferred "About a Boy" or even the poorly rated "Adventureland".

Well I did say it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea, I'd rate Adventureland as well though.

Ah its all about opinion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 16, 2012, 08:13:07 PM
Skyfall - 7.5/10. Enjoyable stuff, enjoyed the different tangent it took. Anyone gurning about product placement is easily upset. Hardly a big deal at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 18, 2012, 01:30:35 AM
Argo- excellent film, well worth seeing,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on November 18, 2012, 04:42:14 PM
I've just watched Dead Man's Shoes based on the recommendations here. I can only add mine to the list of recommendations. Excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on November 18, 2012, 09:15:36 PM
Watched Ted last night.
Wish I hadn't.
0/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on November 18, 2012, 09:22:36 PM
anybody like to draw up a script for a GAA film by any chance????????

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 18, 2012, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on November 18, 2012, 09:22:36 PM
anybody like to draw up a script for a GAA film by any chance????????

Its been done http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_(film) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_(film))
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 18, 2012, 09:50:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 18, 2012, 09:47:17 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on November 18, 2012, 09:22:36 PM
anybody like to draw up a script for a GAA film by any chance????????

Its been done http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_(film) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_(film))

This could be true http://irishphotoarchive.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/hi-tara-just-sawthe-article-on-your.html (http://irishphotoarchive.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/hi-tara-just-sawthe-article-on-your.html)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on November 18, 2012, 09:52:26 PM
It is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on November 18, 2012, 09:56:25 PM
sure ye know the way that he holds his hurley that he is not a real gael :P :P :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 18, 2012, 10:04:44 PM
Yes, i guess photoshopping was in its infancy back in 1957  :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ross4life on November 19, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
Finally got to see Skyfall last night, better than the last Bond film but loads of plot holes as usual. No surprise Javier Bardem played a excellent villain though the story line could have been better.  6.5 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 19, 2012, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 19, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
Finally got to see Skyfall last night, better than the last Bond film but loads of plot holes as usual. No surprise Javier Bardem played a excellent villain though the story line could have been better.  6.5 out of 10

Javier played an excellent villain (misnomer?) in the film No Country for Old Men.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 19, 2012, 05:17:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 19, 2012, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 19, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
Finally got to see Skyfall last night, better than the last Bond film but loads of plot holes as usual. No surprise Javier Bardem played a excellent villain though the story line could have been better.  6.5 out of 10

Javier played an excellent villain (misnomer?) in the film No Country for Old Men.

In NCFOM he was the best villain I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on November 20, 2012, 08:34:06 AM
Quote from: Hardy on November 18, 2012, 04:42:14 PM
I've just watched Dead Man's Shoes based on the recommendations here. I can only add mine to the list of recommendations. Excellent.

If you enjoyed DMS I would also recommend another Meadows/Consadine film called 'A room for Romeo Brass.' Another cracker.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 20, 2012, 09:56:28 AM
Hidden (Caché) 2005 was on again last night,  probably BBC4, I forget. which one

Imo, one of the best French films ever. A pure mystery and even after 4 viewings, I'm still somewhat mystified.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 20, 2012, 09:57:31 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 20, 2012, 09:56:28 AM
Hidden (Caché) 2005 was on again last night,  probably BBC4, I forget. which one

Imo, one of the best French films ever. A pure mystery and even after 4 viewings, I'm still somewhat mystified.

Good movie alright, but no Betty Blue! 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on November 20, 2012, 10:44:05 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on November 20, 2012, 08:34:06 AM
Quote from: Hardy on November 18, 2012, 04:42:14 PM
I've just watched Dead Man's Shoes based on the recommendations here. I can only add mine to the list of recommendations. Excellent.

If you enjoyed DMS I would also recommend another Meadows/Consadine film called 'A room for Romeo Brass.' Another cracker.

Yes - thanks for the recommendation - I've been looking at it on IMDB OK and thinking of having a gander at it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 20, 2012, 10:55:05 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 20, 2012, 09:57:31 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 20, 2012, 09:56:28 AM
Hidden (Caché) 2005 was on again last night,  probably BBC4, I forget. which one

Imo, one of the best French films ever. A pure mystery and even after 4 viewings, I'm still somewhat mystified.

Good movie alright, but no Betty Blue! 

Betty Blue is not a mystery, except that she's a 'sensitive' woman and that in itself naturally brings up a raft of mysterious concepts :)

It's very rare that you get a well crafted mystery like Hidden, in a film where you are just totally flummoxed as to the identity of the core question at the end and this director pulled it off to absolute perfection.
The 'Hidden' director also did the screenplay and directed the 'White Ribbon' a superb film set in pre WW1 Germany.
It's "different class", Billy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 20, 2012, 11:43:09 AM
Must have a look for 'White Ribbon' - is it recent?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 20, 2012, 11:46:02 AM
2009,
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/white_ribbon/reviews/?type=top_critics (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/white_ribbon/reviews/?type=top_critics)

Subtitled and B&W as well.

What I got from the film is where the roots of German fascism were bearing fruit, the transformation/rejection of the old order into some new direction which eventually turned out be fascism. The Treaty of Versailles was just 'incidental'. But that's just personal and the film is about so much more on human behavior, social norms and  reactions to that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 20, 2012, 12:07:30 PM
Have you watched 'Heimat'; chronicling life in a German village from 1919 (eventually to 1980s)?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087400/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087400/)

I liked it anyway.  A bit surreal in places. 

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 20, 2012, 12:21:32 PM
I might have watched one episode on BBC4, ages ago.
Farm, pitchfork, hay, village, nice young women, Germans. 

I forgot about the series totally,  I'll get a loan (download) of S1 from one my friends.

But surely this should be in the TV drama thread?  different class entirely.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 20, 2012, 12:49:42 PM
Yes indeed, but we were talking about German historical stuff and I got distracted.   :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on November 20, 2012, 01:06:23 PM
White ribbon was good -  very strange


Watched "as if i am not there" the other night - set in the bosnian war about a captured bosnian woman. Very bleak - directed by an Irish woman as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 20, 2012, 02:38:53 PM
Dead mans shoes was excellent. Ruined any romantic mood that may have been in the air.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on November 20, 2012, 07:11:32 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 20, 2012, 09:56:28 AM
Hidden (Caché) 2005 was on again last night,  probably BBC4, I forget. which one

Imo, one of the best French films ever. A pure mystery and even after 4 viewings, I'm still somewhat mystified.

One of my favourite films non-stop. Not seen White Ribbon, Funny Games wasn't such a fan of.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on November 22, 2012, 05:17:02 PM
Just saw Chinatown again last night. Absolutely superb, even if I'm not a particular fan of Nicholson or Dunaway. John Huston as Noah Cross has to be one of the most chilling, repulsive screen villains of them all. Was there ever a more correct piece of theme music than Jerry Goldsmith's? Just seems to capture perfectly the mood and indolence of the time;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYondMo40nA

"Hello, Claude. Where'd you get the midget? "
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on November 22, 2012, 09:32:54 PM
Quote from: mouview on November 22, 2012, 05:17:02 PM
Just saw Chinatown again last night. Absolutely superb, even if I'm not a particular fan of Nicholson or Dunaway. John Huston as Noah Cross has to be one of the most chilling, repulsive screen villains of them all. Was there ever a more correct piece of theme music than Jerry Goldsmith's? Just seems to capture perfectly the mood and indolence of the time;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYondMo40nA

"Hello, Claude. Where'd you get the midget? "
Clicked on link above, says the content owner has not made this avilable on mobile. Why would they restrict this ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 22, 2012, 09:48:57 PM
Saw that new End of Watch film.....decent enough cop film.Good acting by Gyllenhaal and the other lead in it.

Worth a gander. 7/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on November 23, 2012, 10:10:56 AM
Watched The Departed again last night is an enjoyable show, if you can look past Jack Nicholson over egging it.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on November 23, 2012, 10:19:43 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on November 23, 2012, 10:10:56 AM
Watched The Departed again last night is an enjoyable show, if you can look past Jack Nicholson over egging it.



And if you can take the insipid Matt Damon, which totally I can't. Also Di Caprio's most mature, watchable role. Ray Winstone hams it but there are compensations in the form of Mark Rolston, David O Hara, Vera Farmiga and particularly Mark Wahlberg. Seems to be a fact that many movie people get Oscars for work that isn't their best.

Quote from: spuds on November 22, 2012, 09:32:54 PM
Quote from: mouview on November 22, 2012, 05:17:02 PM
Just saw Chinatown again last night. Absolutely superb, even if I'm not a particular fan of Nicholson or Dunaway. John Huston as Noah Cross has to be one of the most chilling, repulsive screen villains of them all. Was there ever a more correct piece of theme music than Jerry Goldsmith's? Just seems to capture perfectly the mood and indolence of the time;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYondMo40nA

"Hello, Claude. Where'd you get the midget? "
Clicked on link above, says the content owner has not made this avilable on mobile. Why would they restrict this ?

Don't know, works in PC browsers. Do try to listen to it, very dreamlike.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2012, 12:40:43 AM
Dawn of the dead!! Classic BBC2
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 25, 2012, 07:47:52 PM
Gambit? Forget it!

Much as I like the Coen Bros, this was a complete & utter load of tripe.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: onefaircounty on November 25, 2012, 08:11:29 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 19, 2012, 05:17:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 19, 2012, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 19, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
Finally got to see Skyfall last night, better than the last Bond film but loads of plot holes as usual. No surprise Javier Bardem played a excellent villain though the story line could have been better.  6.5 out of 10

Javier played an excellent villain (misnomer?) in the film No Country for Old Men.

In NCFOM he was the best villain I have ever seen.

I'd put him up there, found him genuinely unnerving in that film, which was obviously what he was going for.

Good topic maybe...

Best film bad guy?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on November 25, 2012, 09:58:54 PM
Quote from: onefaircounty on November 25, 2012, 08:11:29 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 19, 2012, 05:17:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 19, 2012, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 19, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
Finally got to see Skyfall last night, better than the last Bond film but loads of plot holes as usual. No surprise Javier Bardem played a excellent villain though the story line could have been better.  6.5 out of 10

Javier played an excellent villain (misnomer?) in the film No Country for Old Men.

In NCFOM he was the best villain I have ever seen.

I'd put him up there, found him genuinely unnerving in that film, which was obviously what he was going for.

Good topic maybe...

Best film bad guy?

Heath ledger?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 25, 2012, 10:04:03 PM
Quote from: mouview on November 23, 2012, 10:19:43 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on November 23, 2012, 10:10:56 AM
Watched The Departed again last night is an enjoyable show, if you can look past Jack Nicholson over egging it.



And if you can take the insipid Matt Damon, which totally I can't. Also Di Caprio's most mature, watchable role. Ray Winstone hams it but there are compensations in the form of Mark Rolston, David O Hara, Vera Farmiga and particularly Mark Wahlberg. Seems to be a fact that many movie people get Oscars for work that isn't their best.


Vera Farmiga  - Woof woof!

Mark Wahlberg - I love his bit in the film:

Queenan: Do you know what we do here? My section?
Costigan: Sir, yes, sir. I have an idea...
Dignam: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's say you have no idea and leave it at that, okay? No idea. Zip. None. If you had an idea of what we do, we would not be good at what we do, now would we? We would be c***ts. Are you calling us c***ts?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 25, 2012, 10:21:14 PM
Quote from: The Worker on November 25, 2012, 09:58:54 PM
Quote from: onefaircounty on November 25, 2012, 08:11:29 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 19, 2012, 05:17:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 19, 2012, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 19, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
Finally got to see Skyfall last night, better than the last Bond film but loads of plot holes as usual. No surprise Javier Bardem played a excellent villain though the story line could have been better.  6.5 out of 10

Javier played an excellent villain (misnomer?) in the film No Country for Old Men.

In NCFOM he was the best villain I have ever seen.

I'd put him up there, found him genuinely unnerving in that film, which was obviously what he was going for.

Good topic maybe...

Best film bad guy?

Heath ledger?
I think you mean The Joker  ;)

Someone mentioned Chinatown earlier - Noah Cross would be on any bad guy list and auld Vader would have to be on it too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 25, 2012, 11:59:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 25, 2012, 10:04:03 PM
Quote from: mouview on November 23, 2012, 10:19:43 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on November 23, 2012, 10:10:56 AM
Watched The Departed again last night is an enjoyable show, if you can look past Jack Nicholson over egging it.



And if you can take the insipid Matt Damon, which totally I can't. Also Di Caprio's most mature, watchable role. Ray Winstone hams it but there are compensations in the form of Mark Rolston, David O Hara, Vera Farmiga and particularly Mark Wahlberg. Seems to be a fact that many movie people get Oscars for work that isn't their best.


Vera Farmiga  - Woof woof!

Mark Wahlberg - I love his bit in the film:

Queenan: Do you know what we do here? My section?
Costigan: Sir, yes, sir. I have an idea...
Dignam: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's say you have no idea and leave it at that, okay? No idea. Zip. None. If you had an idea of what we do, we would not be good at what we do, now would we? We would be c***ts. Are you calling us c***ts?
The original 'Infernal Affairs' is the gold standard. Though The Departed pays a degree of humble homage to the original, not even Scorsese with all the best resources that could be employed, could make a film that came close to matching the original in script, plot, direction, humour, characters, quality acting and pure tension.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 26, 2012, 11:01:34 AM
Quote from: onefaircounty on November 25, 2012, 08:11:29 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 19, 2012, 05:17:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 19, 2012, 05:03:29 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 19, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
Finally got to see Skyfall last night, better than the last Bond film but loads of plot holes as usual. No surprise Javier Bardem played a excellent villain though the story line could have been better.  6.5 out of 10

Javier played an excellent villain (misnomer?) in the film No Country for Old Men.

In NCFOM he was the best villain I have ever seen.

I'd put him up there, found him genuinely unnerving in that film, which was obviously what he was going for.

Good topic maybe...

Best film bad guy?

The scene in the filling station is one of the best.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 26, 2012, 11:59:23 AM
Agree massively with some previous comments about Damon. Just don't see and have never seen what it is about him that makes him a star. The Departed imvho was ruined by overacting (Nicholson) and nonacting (Damon) and only saved by the rest of the cast especially di Caprio. A lucky Oscar for Scorsese, more of an apology for having Goodfellas and others overlooked in the past.

For a great "Irish" mob movie see State of Grace.

Saw my  first Icelandic film at the weekend....... Jar City. Quiet good but hard to keep up with the Icelandic names at first. Looks like a bleak place according to the film. Ripe for an English language remake.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on November 26, 2012, 12:57:06 PM
I watched "Caché"/"Hidden" yesterday, again based on recommendations here. Straight into my top ten. This thread is great and it works both ways - finds you great films you might have missed and saves you the waste of watching some turkeys (especially when you learn to avoid those actually recommended by some  :P ).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on November 26, 2012, 01:19:43 PM
watched cool hand luke last night for first time in years. superb show. timeless.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 26, 2012, 01:29:29 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on November 26, 2012, 01:19:43 PM
watched cool hand luke last night for first time in years. superb show. timeless.
It is never off TCM meaning that I watch bits or all of it every time it is on. The wife isn't such a fan! Nor is she of any of the other films I watch repeatedly - Beverly Hills Cop being the main culprit.

Anyone know what the classification is for The Hobbit as all the posters I have seen to date say TBC - I am assuming it will be no worse than 12A or I will have some disappointed wanes!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 26, 2012, 04:35:32 PM
I think it's PG-13 over here so you should be fine

Saw Lincoln yesterday - and I tell you Daniel Day-Lewis will be getting an Oscar for that - great performance
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 26, 2012, 10:06:14 PM
I watched Polisse (2011)  last night, a French film constructed like a fast paced docu drama based on the day to day working experiences of a Child Protection Unit in Paris.
It has harrowing scenes, absolutely gut wrenching at times, other times incredibly funny, but all observed by the camera from an attempted dispassionate (French) distance.
I have no problem to recommend it, depends how you are with certain emotions because this film will certainly make demands.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/polisse_2011/ (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/polisse_2011/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 26, 2012, 10:12:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 26, 2012, 01:29:29 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on November 26, 2012, 01:19:43 PM
watched cool hand luke last night for first time in years. superb show. timeless.
It is never off TCM meaning that I watch bits or all of it every time it is on. The wife isn't such a fan! Nor is she of any of the other films I watch repeatedly - Beverly Hills Cop being the main culprit.

Anyone know what the classification is for The Hobbit as all the posters I have seen to date say TBC - I am assuming it will be no worse than 12A or I will have some disappointed wanes!

Speaking of Paul Newman I watched Cat on a Hot Tin Roof yesterday from start to end. Really only meant to watch a few minutes to pass the commercials on another channel but found it compelling viewing.

As for the Hobbit - I doubt it can be rated higher than the LOTR series - so check out what they were and you should have reasonable peace of mind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 26, 2012, 10:16:03 PM
Still think Peter Jackson is taking the piss stretching The Hobbit over 3 films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 27, 2012, 11:04:20 AM
Kill List is on Film4 this week............ Thursday I think.
Curious film with a very odd /dramatic ending. Would recommend a look at it. Have selfish reasons for recommending it as I don't know anyone else who has seen it and wonder how others feel about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on November 27, 2012, 11:31:03 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 27, 2012, 11:04:20 AM
Kill List is on Film4 this week............ Thursday I think.
Curious film with a very odd /dramatic ending. Would recommend a look at it. Have selfish reasons for recommending it as I don't know anyone else who has seen it and wonder how others feel about it.

I thought it was pretty good, creepy feeling to it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gold on November 27, 2012, 04:40:33 PM
White Men Cant Jump.

Watched it on Sat and again on Sunday night on Sky 1 and 2

Have to watch out for those Stookie brothers
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 27, 2012, 05:03:01 PM
Quote from: Gold on November 27, 2012, 04:40:33 PM
White Men Cant Jump.

Watched it on Sat and again on Sunday night on Sky 1 and 2

Have to watch out for those Stookie brothers

Yo Momma's so poor I saw her kicking a can down the street, I ask her what she doin' she say 'Movin'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 27, 2012, 05:19:21 PM
Quote from: Gold on November 27, 2012, 04:40:33 PM
White Men Cant Jump.

Watched it on Sat and again on Sunday night on Sky 1 and 2

Have to watch out for those Stookie brothers

Good show alright. Particularly enjoyed the ending when the smug champion on  the tv show gets his posterior handed to him by Harrelson's ex. "Foodstuffs beginning with Q", Jeopardy the show?????
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 27, 2012, 05:25:01 PM
The Master is brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on November 28, 2012, 10:58:08 AM
Anyone signed up for Lovefilm instant or any of the other streaming type packages?

just wanting to see if they are worthwhile or any feedback on them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on November 28, 2012, 12:26:24 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on November 28, 2012, 10:58:08 AM
Anyone signed up for Lovefilm instant or any of the other streaming type packages?

just wanting to see if they are worthwhile or any feedback on them.

I use LoveFilm and think its great. The package I have is unlimited DVD's including blu-rays, (max 1 at a time) and unlimited streaming for £7.99 per month. I use the streaming through the PS3 and the quality is superb. Only knock back would be the selection. Even though there is a lot on it, not alot of it is recent. You can see what the selection is like online before signing up. Haven't tried NetFlix but when looked at the selection it wasn't that great at the time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on November 28, 2012, 12:38:37 PM
Was thinking of getting it as a gift, as in a years subscription for someone to it, can this be done?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on November 28, 2012, 05:03:53 PM
Can certainly be done with Netflix.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 12, 2012, 09:48:15 PM
The Lives of Others   on RTE 2 tonight  11.50pm

Which reminds me of - 

Why do ex-Stasi officers make the best Berlin taxi drivers? Because you only need to tell them your name and they'll already know where you live!


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 12, 2012, 10:38:01 PM
The lives of others is quality.

No doubt its be mentioned before here, but just watched Oldboy there, korean movie. Jaysus, some movie..Shakespearean esque!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 13, 2012, 09:22:15 AM
Anyone seen 7 Psycopaths yet? I'm a big fan of McDonagh's and really looking forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on December 13, 2012, 10:05:02 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 13, 2012, 09:22:15 AM
Anyone seen 7 Psycopaths yet? I'm a big fan of McDonagh's and really looking forward to seeing it.

Yip. Was a let down but i know others who liked it. Not in the same league as In Bruges.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 13, 2012, 06:02:31 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on December 13, 2012, 10:05:02 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 13, 2012, 09:22:15 AM
Anyone seen 7 Psycopaths yet? I'm a big fan of McDonagh's and really looking forward to seeing it.

Yip. Was a let down but i know others who liked it. Not in the same league as In Bruges.
Pretty much nails most reviews I have seen.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on December 13, 2012, 08:20:45 PM
Saw it last Sunday. Enjoyed "In Bruges", but this was just a load of self-indulgent crap - the 1st 30 mins or so were v promising, then it all nosedived till the end.

My last 2 films have been "Gambit" & "7 Psychopaths" & a right pair of turkeys they were.

Resolution for 2013 - pick a good film to see!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 13, 2012, 08:39:58 PM
Seen MIB 3 - was disappointed now in fairness although so good one liners. Not the worst way to pass the evening.
Watched Brave with the kids and wasnt great either. there hasn't been anything too epic IMO since the likes of Toy Story...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on December 14, 2012, 01:04:05 PM
The Hobbit got a very poor review in the Irish Times today. Basically saying unless you're an absolute die hard fan of the book you'll find it very slow
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 14, 2012, 01:19:35 PM
Watched Cache/Hidden the last day on the recommendations of this thread. Decent enough, interesting.

Looked back to see if Oldboy had been mentioned on this thread, couldn't find it anywhere. Well its well worth a look. Some ending
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 14, 2012, 01:25:26 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 14, 2012, 01:19:35 PM
Watched Cache/Hidden the last day on the recommendations of this thread. Decent enough, interesting.

Looked back to see if Oldboy had been mentioned on this thread, couldn't find it anywhere. Well its well worth a look. Some ending

Pretty sure Oldboy got "an airing" on the board. Agree totally, the ending is by far one of the most shocking I have seen.

Saw Joe Killer on dvd last night. Not too impressed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 14, 2012, 01:41:51 PM
Been waiting to see a trailer for Place Beyond The Pines for near a year, still no sign of one.  Looking forward to it. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on December 14, 2012, 02:04:38 PM
Quote from: Hound on December 14, 2012, 01:04:05 PM
The Hobbit got a very poor review in the Irish Times today. Basically saying unless you're an absolute die hard fan of the book you'll find it very slow

Not surprising since they've split a fairly slim book into 3 almost 3 hour films. They must have a ton of padding in there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on December 14, 2012, 07:04:50 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 14, 2012, 01:25:26 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 14, 2012, 01:19:35 PM
Watched Cache/Hidden the last day on the recommendations of this thread. Decent enough, interesting.

Looked back to see if Oldboy had been mentioned on this thread, couldn't find it anywhere. Well its well worth a look. Some ending

Pretty sure Oldboy got "an airing" on the board. Agree totally, the ending is by far one of the most shocking I have seen.

Saw Joe Killer on dvd last night. Not too impressed.

Yep mentioned it couple years ago probably at this stage. Sympathy for Mr Vengeance and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance are two more by the same director, but not as good. Remake being made by Spike Lee due for release next year apparently.

There are some seriously good Korean films out there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 14, 2012, 07:42:19 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on December 14, 2012, 02:04:38 PM
Quote from: Hound on December 14, 2012, 01:04:05 PM
The Hobbit got a very poor review in the Irish Times today. Basically saying unless you're an absolute die hard fan of the book you'll find it very slow

Not surprising since they've split a fairly slim book into 3 almost 3 hour films. They must have a ton of padding in there.

There's lots of stuff that were in the appendices of the Lord of the Rings that make their way into the film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armaghgeddon on December 16, 2012, 02:41:04 AM
Just watched remember me, I thought it was really good, unexpected twist.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on December 18, 2012, 10:08:54 PM
mad max beyond thunderdome sucks arse
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on 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
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on 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!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on 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!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on December 28, 2012, 06:17:32 PM
I thought The Hobbit was enjoyable enough. I had two problems with it, though. Firstly, James Nesbitt. Secondly, things advanced so slowly that it always felt like you were watching the first third of an eight hour long film. Maybe it'll improve over the next two installments, but I suspect the opportunity to make a single outstanding movie has been lost in the effort to make three alright ones.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on 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.

;D

The job interview and the bedsheet incident are about as funny as you'll see.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 29, 2012, 02:48:04 AM
Jack Reacher then ... What's the story lads?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on 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.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on 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
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 29, 2012, 06:59:10 PM
2013 at the minute looks to be a good year for the movies with some cracking flicks coming out

World War Z
The new Superman
Red Dawn
Flight (saw a trailer for it the other day - never heard of it before than)
Die Hard 5 - bound to be a bitta craic
Jack the Giant Slayer
Star Trek 2
Iron Man 3

More sequels from Hobbit, Hunger Games, Thor, Wolverine

Plus 2 classics released in 3D, Jurassic Park and Top Gun
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: armaghniac on December 29, 2012, 07:52:51 PM
Any sign of Crossmaglen: The movie in 2013, or just the usual 3 part football cycle?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 29, 2012, 07:56:46 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 29, 2012, 06:59:10 PMRed Dawn

Don't waste your money - it's terrible
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 29, 2012, 08:00:58 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on December 29, 2012, 07:56:46 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 29, 2012, 06:59:10 PMRed Dawn

Don't waste your money - it's terrible
Is this a remake of the 80s job with Patrick Swayze?

Looking forward to Star Trek 2, new Superman and A Good Day to Die Hard.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 29, 2012, 08:18:10 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on December 29, 2012, 07:56:46 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 29, 2012, 06:59:10 PMRed Dawn

Don't waste your money - it's terrible

Yea?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 29, 2012, 08:25:25 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 29, 2012, 08:00:58 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on December 29, 2012, 07:56:46 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 29, 2012, 06:59:10 PMRed Dawn

Don't waste your money - it's terrible
Is this a remake of the 80s job with Patrick Swayze?

Looking forward to Star Trek 2, new Superman and A Good Day to Die Hard.
Yes Tony as usual you are 100% correct. Red Dawn is a remake with the USA facing invasion from North Korean soldiers rather than Russkies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 29, 2012, 08:49:09 PM
General Zod playing much of a role in the new Superman film? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDFop0aqYQ
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 29, 2012, 11:50:04 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on 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

What's wrong with people playing taller people?  :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2012, 01:22:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 29, 2012, 11:50:04 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on 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

What's wrong with people playing taller people?  :o
Nothing as such. In the books Reacher is a tank much like myself so a lot of Reacher fanatics got their knickers in a twist when Cruise was cast. I thought it was a bit daft too but you are right that it doesnt really matter.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on December 30, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
Love all the proper classics around this time of the year!!

Zulu on the other day!
Force 10 from Navone not long started on BBC 1 - classic!  Missed Where Eagles Dare but it'll be watched again!

Open Range is on tonight on BBC 1 - great Western of recent times
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 30, 2012, 08:11:44 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 29, 2012, 08:49:09 PM
General Zod playing much of a role in the new Superman film? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDFop0aqYQ

Yep - he's gonna be played by Michael Shannon - the guy who is the main prohibition agent in Boardwalk Empire
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on December 30, 2012, 10:36:54 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 30, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
Love all the proper classics around this time of the year!!

Zulu on the other day!
Force 10 from Navone not long started on BBC 1 - classic!  Missed Where Eagles Dare but it'll be watched again!

Open Range is on tonight on BBC 1 - great Western of recent times


Excellent movie....nothing to do with the Zulu ladies dancing at the start
(Tony Baloney...)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2012, 11:11:10 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 30, 2012, 10:36:54 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on December 30, 2012, 05:23:21 PM
Love all the proper classics around this time of the year!!

Zulu on the other day!
Force 10 from Navone not long started on BBC 1 - classic!  Missed Where Eagles Dare but it'll be watched again!

Open Range is on tonight on BBC 1 - great Western of recent times


Excellent movie....nothing to do with the Zulu ladies dancing at the start
(Tony Baloney...)
;)

It's no Blue Lagoon...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 31, 2012, 08:19:07 AM
Just watched Dial M For Murder on DVD tonight. Hard to beat.

Love the old Hitchcock flicks, especially when they have the Hitchcock festival at a local cinema near here where they have the boy playing the old organ coming up out of the floor between shows.  An ornate old cinema with a balcony and all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 31, 2012, 10:06:36 PM
Just saw Cabin in the Woods.Awful stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 31, 2012, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 31, 2012, 10:06:36 PM
Just saw Cabin in the Woods.Awful stuff.
You were warned!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 01, 2013, 10:09:37 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 31, 2012, 10:09:03 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 31, 2012, 10:06:36 PM
Just saw Cabin in the Woods.Awful stuff.
You were warned!

Believe it or not I watched it on the basis of a "not to be missed films of 2012" list in one of the papers. List quickly binned subsequently.
Watched God Bless America last night....... a satire on  current America and interesting enough even if many mightn't like it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 09:08:59 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 31, 2012, 08:19:07 AM
Just watched Dial M For Murder on DVD tonight. Hard to beat.

Love the old Hitchcock flicks, especially when they have the Hitchcock festival at a local cinema near here where they have the boy playing the old organ coming up out of the floor between shows.  An ornate old cinema with a balcony and all.

Watched a few Hitchcocks in September, enjoyed Dial M for Murder as well as North by Northwest, To Catch a Thief and Rear Window.  Want to see Vertigo, The Birds and Psycho next.

As for Cabin In the Woods, as I mentioned a few months ago it is the biggest pile of dung I have ever saw.  Someone on this board actually disagreed though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 02, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
The Cabin in the Woods was one of the best movies of 2012.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on January 02, 2013, 09:41:00 AM
I am way out of date movie-wise but watched The Lives of Others on Netflix recently.

It about the Stasi in the former East Germany & is in subtitles. Really excellent movie and the missus loved it too. Watching all the old mafia movies on Netflix which she loves not so much though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 10:25:35 AM
Quote from: AFS on January 02, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
The Cabin in the Woods was one of the best movies of 2012.

Probably the worst film of the year.  What could you possibly think was good about that film?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 02, 2013, 10:40:15 AM
Quote from: AFS on January 02, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
The Cabin in the Woods was one of the best movies of 2012.

Would have to disagree strongly with you there AFS.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 02, 2013, 11:00:16 AM
Quote from: muppet on January 02, 2013, 09:41:00 AM
I am way out of date movie-wise but watched The Lives of Others on Netflix recently.

It about the Stasi in the former East Germany & is in subtitles. Really excellent movie and the missus loved it too. Watching all the old mafia movies on Netflix which she loves not so much though.
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 22, 2007, 05:29:27 PM
The Lives of Others, could not recommend enough, a gem of a movie...

Only 5 years behind muppet  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2013, 11:25:42 AM
Quote from: muppet on January 02, 2013, 09:41:00 AM
I am way out of date movie-wise but watched The Godfather on Netflix recently.

It is about the mafia in Sicily and the USA & some of it is in subtitles. Really excellent movie and the missus loved it too. Watching all the old mafia movies on Netflix which she loves not so much though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 01:45:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 10:25:35 AM
Quote from: AFS on January 02, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
The Cabin in the Woods was one of the best movies of 2012.

Probably the worst film of the year.  What could you possibly think was good about that film?
The sight of Sig Weaver getting thumped around the place was pleasant, but maybe my moral standards had been flipped by that stage, because I quite like her.

I don't generally watch films like this. I sorta knew beforehand that it had elements of a horror/slasher/gorefest. In fact, it would be impossible to escape some awareness of that tag. I watched it with my son who has some experience  and knowledge about this genre.

I thought it was an expertly constructed film, truly Trumanesque ;D

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 02:40:08 PM
Having a glance through a few 'best of 2012' lists, there's plenty I haven't seen yet.
Of those I have watched, I'd expect these 2 Scottish films to still be in my top 10
'Angel's Share'  by Ken Loach
and a documentary,  'You've Been Trumped'

Most overrated,
'Ted'  simply awful on every level.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 02:57:04 PM
I like the old slasher films to be honest, and that was the reason I watched Cabin In The Woods.  But I have never seen such BS in all my life as it just deviated from a slasher horror film to some stupid fantasy type film.  The bit with your man Hemsworth trying to do a jump on a motorbike o nly to hit an imaginary force field was where it all started to go bonkers, ending up with a temple and a huge hand raising out of the ground etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on January 02, 2013, 03:16:41 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 10:25:35 AM
Quote from: AFS on January 02, 2013, 09:18:10 AM
The Cabin in the Woods was one of the best movies of 2012.

Probably the worst film of the year.  What could you possibly think was good about that film?

Haven't seen it, but it couldn't possibly be worse than...

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQHWoSeT3G2LGD7jSdpvRO4YSOSwin3tbyBKUXBCkS6yMObSNlX)

A front runner for the worst film I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Stall the Bailer on January 02, 2013, 03:45:34 PM
Anybody want to put up a list of the films they liked and didn't during 2012?
When seeing a review of film on here it can be difficult how to interpret the review, as the poster can have different tastes/views about films than myself.
When you see a list of the films they like/hate you can get a better understanding of their review.

In 2012 some that I liked
The Avengers
Skyfall
The Dark Knight rises
Ted
21 Jump Street
Safe House
Contraband
Man on a ledge

Film that was ok
Taken 2

I can't remember many others at the moment, will update again if I can remember them
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 02, 2013, 03:53:28 PM
Watched Looper last night and I liked it.
Also watched Pitch Perfect and thought it was ok,some funny parts in it but a bit too much like Glee for my liking.

Just downloaded The Imposter,Cloud Atlas and Lincoln and will get to them over the next few days.

Oh and Cabin in the Woods is the worst film I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 02, 2013, 03:55:08 PM
Two of the greatest war films ever made on the box tonight. Glory and Das Boot. Set the recorder if you  haven't seen either or them both. Good chance some of the younger posters here haven't seen them. Class class flicks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on January 02, 2013, 04:21:32 PM
watched The Dark Knight Rises and Ted over christmas - enjoyed both.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haze on January 02, 2013, 04:23:11 PM
Quote from: Stall the Bailer on January 02, 2013, 03:45:34 PM
Anybody want to put up a list of the films they liked and didn't during 2012?
When seeing a review of film on here it can be difficult how to interpret the review, as the poster can have different tastes/views about films than myself.
When you see a list of the films they like/hate you can get a better understanding of their review.

In 2012 some that I liked
The Avengers
Skyfall
The Dark Knight rises
Ted
21 Jump Street
Safe House
Contraband
Man on a ledge

Film that was ok
Taken 2

I can't remember many others at the moment, will update again if I can remember them

I would add Argo and Killing Me Softly to that list and i would take off Safehouse.. Oh and Ted - overrated. Haven't seen Man on a ledge or Taken 2
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 02, 2013, 04:28:29 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 02, 2013, 04:06:16 PM
I watched that Keith Lemon film the other day.

I expected it to be garbage. It was.

It's rated 2.6/10 on IMDB. That puts it roughly into IMDB's Bottom 100 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?action=post;msg=1186626;topic=5246.5025).

By way of reference, Cabin In The Woods, not much liked by gaaboard reviewers, is rated 7.6.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 04:45:28 PM
Hard to remember what I really liked this year, off the top of my head:

- Another Earth
- Crazy, Stupid, Love
- Warrior
- We Need To Talk About Kevin
- Safehouse

The following 3 are arguably the worst 3 films I have ever seen:
- The Darkest Hour
- Lockout
- Cabin in the Woods
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 02, 2013, 05:01:32 PM
Shite:

Ted
Skyfall

Poor and Dissapointing:
Killing them Soflty
The Dark Knight Rises
The Watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 02, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 02:57:04 PM
I like the old slasher films to be honest, and that was the reason I watched Cabin In The Woods.  But I have never seen such BS in all my life as it just deviated from a slasher horror film to some stupid fantasy type film.  The bit with your man Hemsworth trying to do a jump on a motorbike o nly to hit an imaginary force field was where it all started to go bonkers, ending up with a temple and a huge hand raising out of the ground etc.

There's your problem. The Cabin In The Woods is not a horror movie. I'd be fairly certain most of those lambasting it haven't appreciated this fact.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 06:12:51 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 02:57:04 PM
I like the old slasher films to be honest, and that was the reason I watched Cabin In The Woods.  But I have never seen such BS in all my life as it just deviated from a slasher horror film to some stupid fantasy type film. The bit with your man Hemsworth trying to do a jump on a motorbike only to hit an imaginary force field was where it all started to go bonkers, ending up with a temple and a huge hand raising out of the ground etc.
That scene was Airplane! class parody.
It had me in stitches.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 02, 2013, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 02, 2013, 03:53:28 PM
Watched Looper last night and I liked it.
Also watched Pitch Perfect and thought it was ok,some funny parts in it but a bit too much like Glee for my liking.

Just downloaded The Imposter,Cloud Atlas and Lincoln and will get to them over the next few days.

Oh and Cabin in the Woods is the worst film I have ever seen.
Got those myself and watched Lincoln yesterday. Heavy enough going but great performances by Daniel Day and his wife( the mother from Forrest Gump). Won't be rushing to watch it again however. Cloud Atlas looks like it has potential from the trailer. Looking forward to Zero Dark Thirty when it comes out on torrents.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 02, 2013, 07:20:59 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 02, 2013, 03:55:08 PM
Two of the greatest war films ever made on the box tonight. Glory and Das Boot. Set the recorder if you  haven't seen either or them both. Good chance some of the younger posters here haven't seen them. Class class flicks.

Absolutely - 2 of my favourite movies of all time.

must sees for anyone - A tour de force from Denzil in Glory - think he won an Oscar for it...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GAA_Talk on January 02, 2013, 07:44:37 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 02, 2013, 03:55:08 PM
Two of the greatest war films ever made on the box tonight. Glory and Das Boot. Set the recorder if you  haven't seen either or them both. Good chance some of the younger posters here haven't seen them. Class class flicks.

What channels are these on? haven't seen either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 02, 2013, 09:23:55 PM
Das boot a great film.

Just finished watching 13 there. Tis about russian roulette; it was turning into a good show but the ending was shit. A big let down and 50cent should not be allowed to act in films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 10:17:02 PM
I don't remember Glory, but Das Boot was brilliant, though it could have done without that ending, the ultimate bummer.

For American Civil war, the Gettysburg tv drama film, 4hours +, is the standard, maybe  I'm more partial towards the southern generals  Jackson, Lee, Longstreet & Stuart and the southern rebels usually get a raw deal in the movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2013, 10:23:00 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 10:17:02 PM
I don't remember Glory, but Das Boot was brilliant, though it could have done without that ending, the ultimate bummer.

For American Civil war, the Gettysburg tv drama film, 4hours +, is the standard, maybe  I'm more partial towards the southern generals  Jackson, Lee, Longstreet & Stuart and the southern rebels usually get a raw deal in the movies.
Das Boot is one a few films that I thought ran the book close.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 02, 2013, 10:37:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 10:17:02 PM
I don't remember Glory, but Das Boot was brilliant, though it could have done without that ending, the ultimate bummer.

For American Civil war, the Gettysburg tv drama film, 4hours +, is the standard, maybe  I'm more partial towards the southern generals  Jackson, Lee, Longstreet & Stuart and the southern rebels usually get a raw deal in the movies.

Working my way through Ken Burns nine part Civil War series on PBS, fantastic viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2013, 10:58:51 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 02, 2013, 10:37:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 10:17:02 PM
I don't remember Glory, but Das Boot was brilliant, though it could have done without that ending, the ultimate bummer.

For American Civil war, the Gettysburg tv drama film, 4hours +, is the standard, maybe  I'm more partial towards the southern generals  Jackson, Lee, Longstreet & Stuart and the southern rebels usually get a raw deal in the movies.

Working my way through Ken Burns nine part Civil War series on PBS, fantastic viewing.
TV programmes thread is elsewhere.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 03, 2013, 09:21:36 AM
Watched "The Divide" last night on Netflix.
It was a decent show and worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 01:00:47 PM
I watched "Wild Bill" the other night. Dreadful film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2013, 01:03:40 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 01:00:47 PM
I watched "Wild Bill" the other night. Dreadful film.
Have still to see this. Got great reviews on release so not everyone found it as bad as you. Is it out on dvd?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 03, 2013, 01:07:25 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 02, 2013, 04:06:16 PM
I watched that Keith Lemon film the other day.

I expected it to be garbage. It was.

I thought ye were a man with a bit of know-how hardstation. I'm shocked at ye.

I only found out who yer man keith lemon was in October when I went to live in liverpool, some boy had a t-shirt of a pic of keith lemon on it and I asked me mate who this boy was. They all started to laugh at me. I didn't give a feck; i thought he was a tube and when me mate told me a bit of info about him; I realised i was correct-- he was a tube.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 02:11:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2013, 01:03:40 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 01:00:47 PM
I watched "Wild Bill" the other night. Dreadful film.
Have still to see this. Got great reviews on release so not everyone found it as bad as you. Is it out on dvd?

Don't know..... ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 03, 2013, 03:19:12 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 02:11:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2013, 01:03:40 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 01:00:47 PM
I watched "Wild Bill" the other night. Dreadful film.
Have still to see this. Got great reviews on release so not everyone found it as bad as you. Is it out on dvd?

Don't know..... ;)

I watched it a while back. Wasnt the best film I've ever seen, but I certainly wouldn't call it dreadful.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 03, 2013, 07:30:44 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 02, 2013, 09:08:59 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 31, 2012, 08:19:07 AM
Just watched Dial M For Murder on DVD tonight. Hard to beat.

Love the old Hitchcock flicks, especially when they have the Hitchcock festival at a local cinema near here where they have the boy playing the old organ coming up out of the floor between shows.  An ornate old cinema with a balcony and all.

Watched a few Hitchcocks in September, enjoyed Dial M for Murder as well as North by Northwest, To Catch a Thief and Rear Window.  Want to see Vertigo, The Birds and Psycho next.

As for Cabin In the Woods, as I mentioned a few months ago it is the biggest pile of dung I have ever saw.  Someone on this board actually disagreed though.

I think North by Northwest and Rear Window were the pinnacle of Hitchcock's career.  Vertigo and The Birds are a bit "out there" and very different from the standard spy thriller, but great stuff all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on January 03, 2013, 07:53:40 PM
Seen Jack Reacher, must say that I very pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on January 03, 2013, 09:00:06 PM
Watched the Crying Game for the first time last night. Really can't make my mind up whether it was good or utter shite. Strange one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 04, 2013, 11:07:55 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 01:00:47 PM
I watched "Wild Bill" the other night. Dreadful film.

Funny you should mention this film as it was also on the  now discarded "must see films of 2012" list which led me to waste two plus hours of my life in watching Cabin in the Woods. Presume it is the most recent Brit Gangster film you are talking about.

Won't be watching it anytime soon so.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 04, 2013, 05:14:01 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 04, 2013, 11:07:55 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 03, 2013, 01:00:47 PM
I watched "Wild Bill" the other night. Dreadful film.

Funny you should mention this film as it was also on the  now discarded "must see films of 2012" list which led me to waste two plus hours of my life in watching Cabin in the Woods. Presume it is the most recent Brit Gangster film you are talking about.

Won't be watching it anytime soon so.

Yep  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:01:20 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 02, 2013, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 02, 2013, 03:53:28 PM
Watched Looper last night and I liked it.
Also watched Pitch Perfect and thought it was ok,some funny parts in it but a bit too much like Glee for my liking.

Just downloaded The Imposter,Cloud Atlas and Lincoln and will get to them over the next few days.

Oh and Cabin in the Woods is the worst film I have ever seen.
Got those myself and watched Lincoln yesterday. Heavy enough going but great performances by Daniel Day and his wife( the mother from Forrest Gump). Won't be rushing to watch it again however. Cloud Atlas looks like it has potential from the trailer. Looking forward to Zero Dark Thirty when it comes out on torrents.

Zero Dark Thirty.
http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7985890/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.Xvid.Ac3-ADTRG

Cloud Atlas was interesting to say the least,a bit of a head scratcher but I enjoyed it. Halle Berry still got it as well,what a fine bird she is.
Not a movie to watch with the wife/GF they would have yer head wrecked asking questions I'd say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 04, 2013, 07:13:01 PM
Went to see the life of pi there in the pictures on 3d. Thought it was excellent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 04, 2013, 07:18:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:01:20 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 02, 2013, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 02, 2013, 03:53:28 PM
Watched Looper last night and I liked it.
Also watched Pitch Perfect and thought it was ok,some funny parts in it but a bit too much like Glee for my liking.

Just downloaded The Imposter,Cloud Atlas and Lincoln and will get to them over the next few days.

Oh and Cabin in the Woods is the worst film I have ever seen.
Got those myself and watched Lincoln yesterday. Heavy enough going but great performances by Daniel Day and his wife( the mother from Forrest Gump). Won't be rushing to watch it again however. Cloud Atlas looks like it has potential from the trailer. Looking forward to Zero Dark Thirty when it comes out on torrents.

Zero Dark Thirty.
http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7985890/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.Xvid.Ac3-ADTRG

Cloud Atlas was interesting to say the least,a bit of a head scratcher but I enjoyed it. Halle Berry still got it as well,what a fine bird she is.
Not a movie to watch with the wife/GF they would have yer head wrecked asking questions I'd say.
Aye, sound for that. Have it downloading now.

Big time, thought it was different anyways, spotting the actors in different roles was a bit of craic. Hugh Grant as the right evil bastard with the face paint was hilarious. Halle Berry is class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2013, 07:31:33 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 04, 2013, 07:18:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:01:20 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 02, 2013, 07:05:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 02, 2013, 03:53:28 PM
Watched Looper last night and I liked it.
Also watched Pitch Perfect and thought it was ok,some funny parts in it but a bit too much like Glee for my liking.

Just downloaded The Imposter,Cloud Atlas and Lincoln and will get to them over the next few days.

Oh and Cabin in the Woods is the worst film I have ever seen.
Got those myself and watched Lincoln yesterday. Heavy enough going but great performances by Daniel Day and his wife( the mother from Forrest Gump). Won't be rushing to watch it again however. Cloud Atlas looks like it has potential from the trailer. Looking forward to Zero Dark Thirty when it comes out on torrents.

Zero Dark Thirty.
http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7985890/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.Xvid.Ac3-ADTRG

Cloud Atlas was interesting to say the least,a bit of a head scratcher but I enjoyed it. Halle Berry still got it as well,what a fine bird she is.
Not a movie to watch with the wife/GF they would have yer head wrecked asking questions I'd say.
Aye, sound for that. Have it downloading now.

Big time, thought it was different anyways, spotting the actors in different roles was a bit of craic. Hugh Grant as the right evil b**tard with the face paint was hilarious. Halle Berry is class.
Says "error - site blocked"  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:34:01 PM
Try this
http://piratebayproxy.me/torrent/7986153/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.XViD-TiCKLE.TiME
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2013, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:34:01 PM
Try this
http://piratebayproxy.me/torrent/7986153/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.XViD-TiCKLE.TiME
When I click on the link it is making me down some additional third party software. Not sure I like the look of downloading this other shit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:58:36 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2013, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:34:01 PM
Try this
http://piratebayproxy.me/torrent/7986153/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.XViD-TiCKLE.TiME
When I click on the link it is making me down some additional third party software. Not sure I like the look of downloading this other shit.

Working fine here..
Maybe you could move to Ireland along with Nally Stand  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 04, 2013, 08:27:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 02, 2013, 10:37:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 02, 2013, 10:17:02 PM
I don't remember Glory, but Das Boot was brilliant, though it could have done without that ending, the ultimate bummer.

For American Civil war, the Gettysburg tv drama film, 4hours +, is the standard, maybe  I'm more partial towards the southern generals  Jackson, Lee, Longstreet & Stuart and the southern rebels usually get a raw deal in the movies.

Working my way through Ken Burns nine part Civil War series on PBS, fantastic viewing.

I'm half way through that on Netflix. It's brilliant. He also has a similiar series on the wild west on Netflix that I plan on watching after.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 05, 2013, 12:11:16 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2013, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:34:01 PM
Try this
http://piratebayproxy.me/torrent/7986153/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.XViD-TiCKLE.TiME
When I click on the link it is making me down some additional third party software. Not sure I like the look of downloading this other shit.

Don't click on it. Search it under torrentz.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2013, 12:13:36 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 05, 2013, 12:11:16 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2013, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:34:01 PM
Try this
http://piratebayproxy.me/torrent/7986153/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.XViD-TiCKLE.TiME
When I click on the link it is making me down some additional third party software. Not sure I like the look of downloading this other shit.

Don't click on it. Search it under torrentz.
Sorted. Zero Dark Thirty in the locker and Looper on the way.

Anyone seen Django Unchained?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 05, 2013, 04:14:53 PM
Just got around to watching True Grit (new one) and The Guard. Both excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 05, 2013, 04:43:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2013, 12:13:36 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 05, 2013, 12:11:16 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2013, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2013, 07:34:01 PM
Try this
http://piratebayproxy.me/torrent/7986153/Zero.Dark.Thirty.2012.DVDSCR.XViD-TiCKLE.TiME
When I click on the link it is making me down some additional third party software. Not sure I like the look of downloading this other shit.

Don't click on it. Search it under torrentz.
Sorted. Zero Dark Thirty in the locker and Looper on the way.

Anyone seen Django Unchained?
No, really looking forward to it.

Watched Zero Dark Thirty, enjoyed it, some of the torture scenes were pretty brutal to watch. The end operation scene was well shot too. Worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 06, 2013, 01:14:23 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 05, 2013, 04:43:53 PM
Watched Zero Dark Thirty, enjoyed it, some of the torture scenes were pretty brutal to watch. The end operation scene was well shot too. Worth a look.
Interesting that they put in torture scenes as if the systematic torture of tens of thousands of people elicited any worthwhile information. The information that led to the final location of OB Laden was not gained by methods of torture.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:01:16 PM
Django Unchained.

http://kat.ph/django-unchained-2012-dvdscr-x264-aac-p2p-t6959934.html
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 06, 2013, 02:26:21 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:01:16 PM
Django Unchained.

http://kat.ph/django-unchained-2012-dvdscr-x264-aac-p2p-t6959934.html

DVD rip or Cam?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:54:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 06, 2013, 02:26:21 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:01:16 PM
Django Unchained.

http://kat.ph/django-unchained-2012-dvdscr-x264-aac-p2p-t6959934.html

DVD rip or Cam?
Neither...one of those sceeners for awards consideration, good quality.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on January 06, 2013, 03:00:46 PM
Watched Looper and Lawless over the weekend. Both pretty decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 06, 2013, 03:01:38 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:54:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 06, 2013, 02:26:21 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:01:16 PM
Django Unchained.

http://kat.ph/django-unchained-2012-dvdscr-x264-aac-p2p-t6959934.html

DVD rip or Cam?
Neither...one of those sceeners for awards consideration, good quality.

Good stuff, cheers. Usually round this time of year you can get a load of Oscar contenders that send out screeers for awards consideration. Generally DVD quality.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:05:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 06, 2013, 03:01:38 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:54:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 06, 2013, 02:26:21 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 02:01:16 PM
Django Unchained.

http://kat.ph/django-unchained-2012-dvdscr-x264-aac-p2p-t6959934.html

DVD rip or Cam?
Neither...one of those sceeners for awards consideration, good quality.

Good stuff, cheers. Usually round this time of year you can get a load of Oscar contenders that send out screeers for awards consideration. Generally DVD quality.
Yep, Life of Pi, Zero Dark Thirty, Cloud Atlas, Lincoln, The Hobbit, The Impossible and now Django screeners all up. Handy few bob saved.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 06, 2013, 03:12:36 PM
You have links to the rest? Think I might pay for Life of Pi in 3D though, looks excellent in the trailer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
Zero Dark Thirty
http://kat.ph/zero-dark-thirty-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-adtrg-t6955253.html

The Impossible
http://kat.ph/the-impossible-2012-dvdscr-x264-aac-fookas-t6957298.html

The Hobbit
http://kat.ph/the-hobbit-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-hq-hive-cm8-t6948641.html

Cloud Atlas
http://kat.ph/cloud-atlas-2012-1080p-brrip-x264-yify-t6926303.html

Lincoln
http://kat.ph/lincoln-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-fookas-t6932082.html

No good links to Life Of Pi available yet actually!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 06, 2013, 04:47:46 PM
I take it them links are all screeners?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on January 06, 2013, 08:01:15 PM
Seen the life of pi before I left, it was very good but by Jesus it was intense and overload for the senses, the way they rein acted the tiger was beyond comprehension, the visuals were amazing, once your locked in emotionally to the lead character it makes for uneasy viewing but in a challenging way, it's hard to explain, I was on edge for a lot of the movie and its not a place I like, but you have to admire a movie that can take u there. 

Seen the hobbit aswell, slightly disappointed but still thought it was good, the 48 rps 3d used to film it was annoying at times as the movements of some characters seemed to be in fast forward, I didn't feel much was in 3d, this movie has wow moments aplenty, the moon scene in riven dale is awesome, martin freeman is brilliant as are all dwarfs, some amazing action set pieces with mountain fight unreal, and the troll scene and rabbit sled...worth a watch for sure,

Thanks for the links above, watching cloud atlas, half way through and enjoying it..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 07, 2013, 12:45:51 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 06, 2013, 08:01:15 PM
Seen the life of pi before I left, it was very good but by Jesus it was intense and overload for the senses, the way they rein acted the tiger was beyond comprehension, the visuals were amazing, once your locked in emotionally to the lead character it makes for uneasy viewing but in a challenging way, it's hard to explain, I was on edge for a lot of the movie and its not a place I like, but you have to admire a movie that can take u there. 

Seen the hobbit aswell, slightly disappointed but still thought it was good, the 48 rps 3d used to film it was annoying at times as the movements of some characters seemed to be in fast forward, I didn't feel much was in 3d, this movie has wow moments aplenty, the moon scene in riven dale is awesome, martin freeman is brilliant as are all dwarfs, some amazing action set pieces with mountain fight unreal, and the troll scene and rabbit sled...worth a watch for sure,

Thanks for the links above, watching cloud atlas, half way through and enjoying it..

I thought Life Of Pi was tremendous. The biggest compliment I can give it is that it looked just like I imagined when I read the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 07, 2013, 09:18:32 AM
Watched Kick Ass there at the weekend. Enjoyed it, daft enough as it was.

Have to say I am getting bugged by the sameness of all "American accents" used by British actors. Real Carry on Cowboy stuff. Our guys are at it as well to be fair.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 07, 2013, 11:37:19 AM
Watched a film last night, Carnage. Obviously a play and adapted for film, Roman Polanski directs and has a great cast in Winslet, Foster, Waltz and John C Reilly.

Very good 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 07, 2013, 11:50:55 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 06, 2013, 04:47:46 PM
I take it them links are all screeners?
Yep, the Django Unchained one is perfect, watched it last night. Enjoyed it the most out of the recent releases, some class performances in it. Great dialogue, funny and good a bloody like all Tarrantino movies!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 08, 2013, 12:50:32 AM
Tarantino being a self-indulgent, egotistical arsehole as always but Christ I enjoyed Django Unchained. Foxx, Waltz and Di Caprio were all excellent.

Without giving away spoilers, I have just one question - whhhyyyyyyy was he Australian?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 08, 2013, 11:41:34 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 08, 2013, 12:50:32 AM
Tarantino being a self-indulgent, egotistical arsehole as always but Christ I enjoyed Django Unchained. Foxx, Waltz and Di Caprio were all excellent.

Without giving away spoilers, I have just one question - whhhyyyyyyy was he Australian?!?!?!?!
Exactly! I was thinking that too...maybe it's the only accent he could do...and badly at that!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 10, 2013, 06:43:56 PM
Gangster squad. Excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on January 10, 2013, 09:26:17 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on January 10, 2013, 06:43:56 PM
Gangster squad. Excellent.

Torrent available?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 10, 2013, 09:28:42 PM
Living in lpool at the present time. It is in the cinema over here. Ryan gosling is some boy. Not in the cinema back there???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 09:04:26 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
The Hobbit
http://kat.ph/the-hobbit-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-hq-hive-cm8-t6948641.html

Used this link to download the Hobbit and the picture freezes for the last 20mins or so, did anyone else have this problem?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 09:06:28 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 09:04:26 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
The Hobbit
http://kat.ph/the-hobbit-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-hq-hive-cm8-t6948641.html

Used this link to download the Hobbit and the picture freezes for the last 20mins or so, did anyone else have this problem?
You using VLC media player? Worked fine for me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 11, 2013, 09:56:16 AM
A ryan Gosling fest on the past two nights on film4.  Looking forward now to Gangster Squad and Place Beyond The Pines.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 10:50:40 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 09:06:28 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 09:04:26 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
The Hobbit
http://kat.ph/the-hobbit-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-hq-hive-cm8-t6948641.html

Used this link to download the Hobbit and the picture freezes for the last 20mins or so, did anyone else have this problem?
You using VLC media player? Worked fine for me.
Yea - I'll have to try it again later
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 11, 2013, 11:07:58 AM
Lincoln is excellent. Another brilliant performance from Day-Lewis.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on January 11, 2013, 11:10:34 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 10:50:40 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 09:06:28 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 09:04:26 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
The Hobbit
http://kat.ph/the-hobbit-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-hq-hive-cm8-t6948641.html

Used this link to download the Hobbit and the picture freezes for the last 20mins or so, did anyone else have this problem?
You using VLC media player? Worked fine for me.
Yea - I'll have to try it again later

What sort of quality is it lads?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 11, 2013, 11:12:59 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 08, 2013, 12:50:32 AM
Tarantino being a self-indulgent, egotistical arsehole as always but Christ I enjoyed Django Unchained. Foxx, Waltz and Di Caprio were all excellent.

Without giving away spoilers, I have just one question - whhhyyyyyyy was he Australian?!?!?!?!

http://youtu.be/GrsJDy8VjZk (http://youtu.be/GrsJDy8VjZk)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ulick on January 11, 2013, 12:16:36 PM
Watched Django Unchained (coincidently just after the C4 news interview) and thought it was superb. I'm a big Tarantino fan anyway but for me, this is another great cinematic pastiche up there with Jackie Brown and Inglorious Basterds. The Ennio Morricone soundtrack perfectly invokes the great Sergio Leone classics and hits a nice balance between homage and imitation.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 12:22:21 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on January 11, 2013, 11:10:34 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 10:50:40 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 09:06:28 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 09:04:26 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
The Hobbit
http://kat.ph/the-hobbit-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-hq-hive-cm8-t6948641.html

Used this link to download the Hobbit and the picture freezes for the last 20mins or so, did anyone else have this problem?
You using VLC media player? Worked fine for me.
Yea - I'll have to try it again later

What sort of quality is it lads?
Watchable but the worst out of the screeners that are available on torrents.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on January 11, 2013, 12:31:29 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 12:22:21 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on January 11, 2013, 11:10:34 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 10:50:40 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 09:06:28 AM
Quote from: BenDover on January 11, 2013, 09:04:26 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 06, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
The Hobbit
http://kat.ph/the-hobbit-2012-dvdscr-xvid-ac3-hq-hive-cm8-t6948641.html

Used this link to download the Hobbit and the picture freezes for the last 20mins or so, did anyone else have this problem?
You using VLC media player? Worked fine for me.
Yea - I'll have to try it again later

What sort of quality is it lads?
Watchable but the worst out of the screeners that are available on torrents.

Might give it a rattle sure, thanks. Just looking at the poster there in that link...I'm sure there's some of The Dubliners in there somewhere?

(http://leetleech.org/images/04196590871174704608.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2013, 01:26:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 11, 2013, 09:56:16 AM
A ryan Gosling fest on the past two nights on film4.  Looking forward now to Gangster Squad and Place Beyond The Pines.
I would say your house is running low on Kleenex and hand cream.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 11, 2013, 01:28:59 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2013, 01:26:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 11, 2013, 09:56:16 AM
A ryan Gosling fest on the past two nights on film4.  Looking forward now to Gangster Squad and Place Beyond The Pines.
I would say your house is running low on Kleenex and hand cream.
Or socks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 11, 2013, 01:31:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 11, 2013, 01:28:59 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2013, 01:26:01 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 11, 2013, 09:56:16 AM
A ryan Gosling fest on the past two nights on film4.  Looking forward now to Gangster Squad and Place Beyond The Pines.
I would say your house is running low on Kleenex and hand cream.
Or socks.
Break out the wellies...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 12, 2013, 12:45:15 AM
Jaysus, Life of Pi was a quare 150 minutes. Never thought they could make a film from the novel to do it justice.

Buck me pink.

I'm sure there'll be stories of inhumane treatment to the tiger to spoil my enjoyment of that. But sure Moy Park are the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 12, 2013, 12:59:24 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 12, 2013, 12:45:15 AM
Jaysus, Life of Pi was a quare 150 minutes. Never thought they could make a film from the novel to do it justice.

Buck me pink.

I'm sure there'll be stories of inhumane treatment to the tiger to spoil my enjoyment of that. But sure Moy Park are the same.
Watch in cinema? 3D?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 12, 2013, 01:14:01 PM
Watched Zero Dark Thirty last night.
Excellent movie 9/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 12, 2013, 01:52:03 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 12, 2013, 01:14:01 PM
Watched Zero Dark Thirty last night.
Excellent movie 9/10.

I have pencilled it in for tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 12, 2013, 09:56:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 12, 2013, 12:59:24 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 12, 2013, 12:45:15 AM
Jaysus, Life of Pi was a quare 150 minutes. Never thought they could make a film from the novel to do it justice.

Buck me pink.

I'm sure there'll be stories of inhumane treatment to the tiger to spoil my enjoyment of that. But sure Moy Park are the same.
Watch in cinema? 3D?

In living room. OK?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2013, 01:33:05 AM
For me there are some movies that need to be watched at the cinema. The rest should be on normal TV by dvd or some other legal media.  watching via downloads is never the same
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2013, 11:29:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2013, 01:33:05 AM
For me there are some movies that need to be watched at the cinema. The rest should be on normal TV by dvd or some other legal media.  watching via downloads is never the same
Definitely which was why I was asking O'Neill where he watched Life of Pi as all the clips and reviews have suggested it would be a cert for watching in the cinema. Big budget movies are made to make money from the cinema not for tv. Imagine watching a ropey download of the likes of Saving Private Ryan on a laptop feeling smug that you'd saved yourself a tenner.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 13, 2013, 11:48:20 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2013, 11:29:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2013, 01:33:05 AM
For me there are some movies that need to be watched at the cinema. The rest should be on normal TV by dvd or some other legal media.  watching via downloads is never the same
Definitely which was why I was asking O'Neill where he watched Life of Pi as all the clips and reviews have suggested it would be a cert for watching in the cinema. Big budget movies are made to make money from the cinema not for tv. Imagine watching a ropey download of the likes of Saving Private Ryan on a laptop feeling smug that you'd saved yourself a tenner.
A tenner? Do you go to the cinema on your own?
It costs the guts of €30 to go to the cinema in Dublin.

Most downloads are of excellent quality nowadays .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 13, 2013, 12:11:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 13, 2013, 11:48:20 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2013, 11:29:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2013, 01:33:05 AM
For me there are some movies that need to be watched at the cinema. The rest should be on normal TV by dvd or some other legal media.  watching via downloads is never the same
Definitely which was why I was asking O'Neill where he watched Life of Pi as all the clips and reviews have suggested it would be a cert for watching in the cinema. Big budget movies are made to make money from the cinema not for tv. Imagine watching a ropey download of the likes of Saving Private Ryan on a laptop feeling smug that you'd saved yourself a tenner.
A tenner? Do you go to the cinema on your own?
It costs the guts of €30 to go to the cinema in Dublin.

Most downloads are of excellent quality nowadays .
Went to the Odeon at the point to see the new bond movie when it was out, the parking was more expensive than the movie FFS!Rip off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 13, 2013, 12:21:03 PM
6.50 for cinema derry. Once the pop corn and coke are bought, probably come to 12 quid.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 13, 2013, 12:48:59 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2013, 11:29:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2013, 01:33:05 AM
For me there are some movies that need to be watched at the cinema. The rest should be on normal TV by dvd or some other legal media.  watching via downloads is never the same
Definitely which was why I was asking O'Neill where he watched Life of Pi as all the clips and reviews have suggested it would be a cert for watching in the cinema. Big budget movies are made to make money from the cinema not for tv. Imagine watching a ropey download of the likes of Saving Private Ryan on a laptop feeling smug that you'd saved yourself a tenner.

All in the eye of the beholder though. I had to think hard to recall whether I'd watched SPR in a cinema or not. Have watched it countless times since on all types of formats, mostly on a tiny tv in the early 00s. I don't watch it thinking Jaysus wasn't in great in the cinema with all the people and the surround sound and the big screen an all. The whole cinema experience thingy does nothing for me. I understand the attraction for children.

It's a bit like fireworks. I do like scenery at times. Not completely dead inside yet.

I watched a ropey Life of Pi and was astonished by what they achieved and would recommend it to anyone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 13, 2013, 01:39:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2013, 11:29:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2013, 01:33:05 AM
For me there are some movies that need to be watched at the cinema. The rest should be on normal TV by dvd or some other legal media.  watching via downloads is never the same
Definitely which was why I was asking O'Neill where he watched Life of Pi as all the clips and reviews have suggested it would be a cert for watching in the cinema. Big budget movies are made to make money from the cinema not for tv. Imagine watching a ropey download of the likes of Saving Private Ryan on a laptop feeling smug that you'd saved yourself a tenner.

life of pi 3d in cinema is must. Some films aren't great 3d but this is a goodin. A lot of the better 3d scenes are near the beginning but I still thought as a whole it was a great show
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Post by: johnneycool on January 14, 2013, 04:04:46 PM
Quote from: Ulick on January 11, 2013, 12:16:36 PM
Watched Django Unchained (coincidently just after the C4 news interview) and thought it was superb. I'm a big Tarantino fan anyway but for me, this is another great cinematic pastiche up there with Jackie Brown and Inglorious Basterds. The Ennio Morricone soundtrack perfectly invokes the great Sergio Leone classics and hits a nice balance between homage and imitation.

Half way through Django Unchained and its good stuff, pretty brutal at times but strangely also a very funny scene of the KKK clansmen giving out about not being able to see out of their hoods at night, before they try to hang Django and his German bounty hunter companion, reminded me a bit like a blazing saddles scene for some reason.

need to get a bit of peace to watch the remaining hour or so.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 15, 2013, 12:14:11 AM
Life Of Pi is one of the most visually astonishing movies I've ever seen. Don't miss it in the cinema.
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Post by: 5 Sams on January 15, 2013, 12:19:21 AM
O brother where art thou taped from the other night on RTE. The music alone makes it a classic. Do me for Saturday night!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mc_grens on January 15, 2013, 12:23:53 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 15, 2013, 12:19:21 AM
O brother where art thou taped from the other night on RTE. The music alone makes it a classic. Do me for Saturday night!!

Great flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on January 15, 2013, 03:41:57 PM
Watched Boys don't cry the other night. Jaysis the last half an hour are hard to watch. Good show though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on January 15, 2013, 11:24:53 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 15, 2013, 12:19:21 AM
O brother where art thou taped from the other night on RTE. The music alone makes it a classic. Do me for Saturday night!!

Along with Fargo, their best flick IMO. Found Big Lebowski too much up it's own ass.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 15, 2013, 11:41:22 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 15, 2013, 11:24:53 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 15, 2013, 12:19:21 AM
O brother where art thou taped from the other night on RTE. The music alone makes it a classic. Do me for Saturday night!!

Along with Fargo, their best flick IMO. Found Big Lebowski too much up it's own ass.
Fargo's a work of genius imho. Didn't yer woman Frances McDormand win an oscar for her part in it.....throw Buscemi and William H Macy into the mix and you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 16, 2013, 08:28:18 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 15, 2013, 12:19:21 AM
O brother where art thou taped from the other night on RTE. The music alone makes it a classic. Do me for Saturday night!!

That was the worse film I ever sat through. I dont think I sat through it all to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 16, 2013, 09:46:54 AM
I remember turning O Brother over after 15 or 20 minutes too, and The Big Lebowski was pretty shit.  Fargo was brilliant, as was The Man Who Wasn't There and Burn After Reading was enjoyable.
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Post by: Canalman on January 16, 2013, 09:56:31 AM
Fargo, OBWAT, Millers Crossing all excellent imo. Burn after Reading and the Big Lebowski very average (at best).
Can see why OBWAT mightn't appeal to the Transformer 3/ X men movie generation but I found it charming and brilliantly acted. The supporting cast was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 16, 2013, 10:28:58 AM
As far as I'm concerned, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" is possibly the best film I've ever seen.
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Post by: Main Street on January 16, 2013, 10:58:24 AM
Miller's Crossing is my most viewed Cohn film, followed by Fargo, Blood Simple and Barton Fink.
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is merely a brilliant entertaining film :)

Is Blood Simple (their first) the most overlooked/underrated Cohn film? They could have retired after that one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 16, 2013, 11:33:18 AM
I didn't know what to make of Django Unchained. It was an entertaining yarn, but utter shite in many ways. Tarantino is somewhat deranged, as far as I can see, and this film looks as if it was made by somebody in the throes of some sort of multiple personality disorder.

He couldn't seem to make up his mind whether he wanted it to be How the West Was Won, Kill Bill, The Good The Bad And The Ugly, Blazing Saddles or Machete. We know he's a sick puppy when it comes to the blood and gore, but some of the other stuff was ridiculous.

The comedy scene, out of nowhere and the only one in the film, with the lads arguing over their hoods, was just completely out of place. You can have comedy in any film. It just doesn't work when it's one Mel Brooks type scene in a film that hardly cracks a smile anywhere else.

The speeding up of some scenes, with Django zipping about like Charlie Chaplin in the scene at the slave wagon on the way to the mine, the mincing gay cowboy, who might have made sense if he was played for comedy, instead of  played like Danny La Rue, but without the laughs, the bodies being whipped away when hit by a revolver bullet, martial arts movie style, as if tied to a giant invisible spring – all to a 1930s Western soundtrack - completely incongruous.

Then there was the inability to decipher more than 30% of what Samuel Jackson was muttering, cackling and slurring, with Foxx only hitting about 40% on that score. Add in the ludicrous miscasting of Di Caprio, with an acting performance to match, and you'd have to imagine if it was directed by anyone else, it wouldn't have got such an enthusiastic reception.

Maybe it's genius and I just don't get it, but I think it's more likely the unedited outpourings a self-indulgent adolescent who never grew up, now out of control, with the power to do whatever he fancies, whether it makes sense or not.

But, in a way, I enjoyed it – in the way I enjoyed The Lone Ranger when I was ten.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 16, 2013, 11:43:32 AM
Quote from: Hardy on January 16, 2013, 11:33:18 AM
I didn't know what to make of Django Unchained. It was an entertaining yarn, but utter shite in many ways. Tarantino is somewhat deranged, as far as I can see, and this film looks as if it was made by somebody in the throes of some sort of multiple personality disorder.

He couldn't seem to make up his mind whether he wanted it to be How the West Was Won, Kill Bill, The Good The Bad And The Ugly, Blazing Saddles or Machete. We know he's a sick puppy when it comes to the blood and gore, but some of the other stuff was ridiculous.

The comedy scene, out of nowhere and the only one in the film, with the lads arguing over their hoods, was just completely out of place. You can have comedy in any film. It just doesn't work when it's one Mel Brooks type scene in a film that hardly cracks a smile anywhere else.

The speeding up of some scenes, with Django zipping about like Charlie Chaplin in the scene at the slave wagon on the way to the mine, the mincing gay cowboy, who might have made sense if he was played for comedy, instead of  played like Danny La Rue, but without the laughs, the bodies being whipped away when hit by a revolver bullet, martial arts movie style, as if tied to a giant invisible spring – all to a 1930s Western soundtrack - completely incongruous.

Then there was the inability to decipher more than 30% of what Samuel Jackson was muttering, cackling and slurring, with Foxx only hitting about 40% on that score. Add in the ludicrous miscasting of Di Caprio, with an acting performance to match, and you'd have to imagine if it was directed by anyone else, it wouldn't have got such an enthusiastic reception.

Maybe it's genius and I just don't get it, but I think it's more likely the unedited outpourings a self-indulgent adolescent who never grew up, now out of control, with the power to do whatever he fancies, whether it makes sense or not.

But, in a way, I enjoyed it – in the way I enjoyed The Lone Ranger when I was ten.

I give you Dusk Til Dawn, enough said  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 16, 2013, 11:45:02 AM
watched it once and really enjoyed it but watched it back again a 2nd time and I couldn't agree with you more hardy, spot on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Shamrock Shore on January 16, 2013, 12:16:02 PM
Call me Niave Steve but how can some of ye watch current cinema releases at home?

Torrents?
Dodgy DVD bought in markets?

Want to see Django Unchained but as this would not be the Mrs' cup of tea I would have to go on my own to the cinema and I hate that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 16, 2013, 12:24:27 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on January 16, 2013, 12:16:02 PM
Call me Niave Steve but how can some of ye watch current cinema releases at home?

Torrents?
Dodgy DVD bought in markets?

Want to see Django Unchained but as this would not be the Mrs' cup of tea I would have to go on my own to the cinema and I hate that.
http://kat.ph/search/django%20unchain
On torrents, 2nd one down on that list is perfect.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 16, 2013, 01:59:50 PM
I watched the last Batman film the other night, The Dark Knight Rises. I thought it was a candidate for total nonsense. It wasn't even a kids film because of the crudeness. It wasn't an adult film because of the utter nonsense of its corny sloppy plot, script and vacant shallow characters.
Maybe I missed something? 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 16, 2013, 09:53:25 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 16, 2013, 01:59:50 PM
I watched the last Batman film the other night, The Dark Knight Rises. I thought it was a candidate for total nonsense. It wasn't even a kids film because of the crudeness. It wasn't an adult film because of the utter nonsense of its corny sloppy plot, script and vacant shallow characters.
Maybe I missed something?

No you are seeing it exactly for what it is. Pure tripe that, like the Bond franchise, the critics lap it up and tell us it's golden.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on January 16, 2013, 10:14:35 PM
Jeepers I really enjoyed Django.

It doesn't have to be 'exactly' like anything that has gone before, nor adhere strictly to any specific genre. When you go to see a Tarantino film you have to be prepared to witness the unconventional. That's what he's all about and you can tell one of his films a mile off. With Tarantino you sit back and just enjoy the madness. I was never bored.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 17, 2013, 12:28:03 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 16, 2013, 10:14:35 PM
Jeepers I really enjoyed Django.

It doesn't have to be 'exactly' like anything that has gone before, nor adhere strictly to any specific genre. When you go to see a Tarantino film you have to be prepared to witness the unconventional. That's what he's all about and you can tell one of his films a mile off. With Tarantino you sit back and just enjoy the madness. I was never bored.

The critics seem to agree with you, O'Neill - for instance, I've just watched BBC's review and they're fawning all over it. I agree with you too in a way, or a number of ways - I enjoyed it too, I was never bored either, and it was mad. But you could say the same about the old Batman TV series. I just thought it wasn't great film making as it was completely undisciplined, lazy and all over the place with no attempt at all at competence in the craft, if that doesn't sound too pretentious. But then, I didn't like punk either, for much the same reasons. However, Django, unlike punk, was entertaining.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on January 17, 2013, 07:14:52 AM
Quote from: Hardy on January 17, 2013, 12:28:03 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 16, 2013, 10:14:35 PM
Jeepers........

.......not like anything that has gone before ...................... be prepared to witness the unconventional .............. sit back and just enjoy the madness................ never bored ................

................................enjoyable ................... mad  ................. Batman ............................... completely undisciplined  ................ all over the place .............. no attempt at all at competence in the craft  ........................ entertaining.

Sounds like its the Eoghan O'Gara of movies ???!!!?
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Post by: Hardy on January 17, 2013, 09:17:18 AM
Very good, Hound.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 17, 2013, 09:47:21 AM
Watched Blue Valentine last night, good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 17, 2013, 09:52:16 AM
QuoteHowever, Django, unlike punk, was entertaining.

Ah get up the yard.  I see you're going to have to undergo some conditioning Hardy - now sit still and watch this ...

Wire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-0qIgZjXs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-0qIgZjXs)

Damned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeDt5HAlX8c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeDt5HAlX8c)

Only Ones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOhX8wMhelw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOhX8wMhelw)

Television: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LmVeXJHM9s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LmVeXJHM9s)

Buzzcocks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwAtifCoB3I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwAtifCoB3I)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 17, 2013, 10:10:29 AM
Thanks Billy, but I'll be busy all day - there's a very interesting patch of grass growing outside my window.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 17, 2013, 10:26:23 AM
Billy, The Dammed use to be a loud  filthy group of musical degenerates who couldn't play one note in the sh'itholes of London in the mid 70's. 
That YT video of the Dammed in 1985 fits into my theory, that the vomit of Punk and Pogo was felled in one blow by Plastique Bertrand in 1978 ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClxJITJOcGQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClxJITJOcGQ)



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 17, 2013, 10:40:39 AM
Love the Plastique Bertrand, hadn't seen it in a while.

That 1985 video was Television, not The Damned - I loved the Damned personally, and still do; thought that they'd developed from kids who'd no idea about music, performance etc. into an excellent live recording outfit, with personality and something to say, unlike most of their chart competition at the time.  My favourite punk album is Wire's 'Pink Flag' - has really stood the test of time and worthy of a listen by anyone with an interest in rock music.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on January 17, 2013, 10:18:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on January 17, 2013, 10:40:39 AM
My favourite punk album is Wire's 'Pink Flag' - has really stood the test of time and worthy of a listen by anyone with an interest in rock music.

Class album - I love the reissue with "dot dash" on it as well - thought they removed it again from the last reissue
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 18, 2013, 03:37:10 PM
Watched The Raid (Redemption) last night. Some cracking fight scenes, brutal at times. Very worth a watch for any martial arts/action fans.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on January 18, 2013, 10:43:34 PM
Anyone seen fligh yet? Heard good reports.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2013, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: The Worker on January 18, 2013, 10:43:34 PM
Anyone seen fligh yet? Heard good reports.
Denzel is on The Graham Norton Show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 19, 2013, 05:47:19 PM
Saw Lincoln and The Impossible.

While it probably wasn't the worst movie, I don't know how anyone could enjoy The Impossible. Almost two hours of unrelenting crying, wailing, screaming and bleeding. The special effects of the tsunami were decent.

I enjoyed Lincoln. Don't know how historically accurate the thing was, but the story was pretty interesting and well put together. Daniel Day-Lewis was very good, but for me Tommy Lee Jones was the star of the show. I suppose it helped that his character got most of the best lines. Politics seemed like great craic back then.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Watched Life of Pi earlier. Excellent show, 9/10.

Flight lined up for later.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Watched Life of Pi earlier. Excellent show, 9/10.

Flight lined up for later.

Just starting to watch Flight
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Post by: CiKe on January 19, 2013, 09:02:50 PM
Watched The Flowers of War last night. Apparently most expensive Chinese film ever made though wouldn't have noticed it myself - must have been Christian Bale's salary. Set during the Japanese occupation of Nanking in the 30's tells of an act of self-sacrifice which is "based on a true story". Enjoyed it well enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 09:24:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Watched Life of Pi earlier. Excellent show, 9/10.

Flight lined up for later.

Just starting to watch Flight
Great start!  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 09:32:24 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 09:24:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Watched Life of Pi earlier. Excellent show, 9/10.

Flight lined up for later.

Just starting to watch Flight
Great start!  ;D
Best start to a movie I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on January 19, 2013, 09:48:56 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 09:32:24 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 09:24:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Watched Life of Pi earlier. Excellent show, 9/10.

Flight lined up for later.

Just starting to watch Flight
Great start!  ;D
Best start to a movie I've seen in a long time.

Link?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 10:35:23 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 09:32:24 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 09:24:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 19, 2013, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Watched Life of Pi earlier. Excellent show, 9/10.

Flight lined up for later.

Just starting to watch Flight
Great start!  ;D
Best start to a movie I've seen in a long time.
Twas all downhill from opening scene, I was bored watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 20, 2013, 05:32:22 PM
alright lads, i'm sort of scared to download stuff as it messed up my last computer.

Can anyone tell me a safe program to use as well as safe download. I'm not technically minded either!!!!!

Thanks in advance lads.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 20, 2013, 05:56:55 PM
Thought flight was alright, nothing special apart from Denzel being excellent.

Anyone seen Beasts of the Southern Wild yet? Meant to be outstanding.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 20, 2013, 09:44:13 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 20, 2013, 05:56:55 PM
Thought flight was alright, nothing special apart from Denzel being excellent.

Anyone seen Beasts of the Southern Wild yet? Meant to be outstanding.

Yeah. Thought it was a load of pretentious shite. And I usually like pretentious shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 21, 2013, 10:03:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2013, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: The Worker on January 18, 2013, 10:43:34 PM
Anyone seen fligh yet? Heard good reports.
Denzel is on The Graham Norton Show.

You have a while thing for him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 21, 2013, 12:05:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on January 18, 2013, 03:37:10 PM
Watched The Raid (Redemption) last night. Some cracking fight scenes, brutal at times. Very worth a watch for any martial arts/action fans.

I cant get a decent copy of this, only crappy dubbed versions which I refuse to watch. Dont suppose you have a link for a decent subtitled version?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 21, 2013, 12:07:11 PM
I watched 7 Psychopaths at the weekend...while not as good as I was expecting, I did enjoy it.
Christopher Walken is class and Farrell puts in a decent shift too but I think Sam Rockwell stole the show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on January 21, 2013, 12:19:22 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 19, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Watched Life of Pi earlier. Excellent show, 9/10.

Flight lined up for later.

Watched Life of Pi at the Cinema over the weekend. Only in 2D and really wish I tried to catch it in 3D. Some of the scenes were spectacular. Had two kids with me and got mixed response from them, I think the younger got a couple of frights with the tiger scenes.

Also watched Ted over the weekend. Thought it was okish, few cheap laughs without hitting any real explosive hilarity, exactly what i was expecting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 21, 2013, 12:54:30 PM
Had the misfortune of (having to) watching two 'girlie' films at the weekend. Both complete tripe, but women seem to enjoy.

1) Because I Said So, with Diane Keaton. Awful tripe. Included a scene where a daughter tried to explain to her mother what an orgasm felt like.
2) Its Complicated, with Meryl Streep. Complete tripe.

From a television perspective, worst weekend ever.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 21, 2013, 12:56:35 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 21, 2013, 12:54:30 PM
Had the misfortune of (having to) watching two 'girlie' films at the weekend. Both complete tripe, but women seem to enjoy.

1) Because I Said So, with Diane Keaton. Awful tripe. Included a scene where a daughter tried to explain to her mother what an orgasm felt like.
2) Its Complicated, with Meryl Streep. Complete tripe.

From a television perspective, worst weekend ever.

You must have done something seriously wrong to be made sit through both of those films  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 21, 2013, 01:13:56 PM
Watched Trainspotting, decent enough but there wasn't much of a story there.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nifan on January 21, 2013, 01:20:04 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 21, 2013, 12:54:30 PM
Had the misfortune of (having to) watching two 'girlie' films at the weekend. Both complete tripe, but women seem to enjoy.

1) Because I Said So, with Diane Keaton. Awful tripe. Included a scene where a daughter tried to explain to her mother what an orgasm felt like.
2) Its Complicated, with Meryl Streep. Complete tripe.

From a television perspective, worst weekend ever.

I was made sit through that first one too - awful is not the word. It defied all logic.
I was working on the laptop but the crapness still managed to seep through to me
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 21, 2013, 01:39:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 21, 2013, 10:03:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2013, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: The Worker on January 18, 2013, 10:43:34 PM
Anyone seen fligh yet? Heard good reports.
Denzel is on The Graham Norton Show.

You have a while thing for him.
He was saying to Graham Norton that he was glad his stalker had stopped following him, but apparently Ryan Gosling is getting it tight these days.

I liked Flight - had no idea what it was about other than snippets from The Graham Norton Show. A solid 8/10.

Started watching Lincoln last night and didn't realise it would be so based on the legalities of the emancipation proclamation. I sort of assumed there would be a lot of battlefield scenes. At half-time the report is very good and Daniel Day Lewis and supporting cast are excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 23, 2013, 12:02:58 AM
Thought Silver Linings Playbook was OK. Worth watching for Jennifer Lawrence if for nothing else. Probably indicative of how poor the last year has been that a nothing movie like this hoovers up the Oscar nominations. Probably also indicative of what a load of shite the Oscars are.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Saw Django Unchained last night. As with all QT film it had its flaws ( too talky at times, too long, plot sagging etc etc.) QT (as always) had a great cast in it.
Enjoyed it even though I don't like QT as a rule (must be the only person on the planet to think Pulp Fiction is massively overrated).
Good film all the same. 1st 60 minutes or so especially.  7/10.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 23, 2013, 10:57:31 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Saw Django Unchained last night. As with all QT film it had its flaws ( too talky at times, too long, plot sagging etc etc.) QT (as always) had a great cast in it.
Enjoyed it even though I don't like QT as a rule (must be the only person on the planet to think Pulp Fiction is massively overrated).
Good film all the same. 1st 60 minutes or so especially.  7/10.

Always thought the same about Pulp Fiction, nearly as over-rated as Anchorman or Apocalypse Now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: front of the mountain on January 23, 2013, 11:00:21 AM
Watched Lawless other night on DVD, thought it was great show about bootlegging in prohibition era. Tom Hardy one of best actors around at minute!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blanketattack on January 23, 2013, 11:35:31 AM
I thought Django Unchained was very good. From watching the first hour or so I thought it'd be one of the all-time great movies, but didn't turn out that way. Still a very enjoyable few hours. Looking at IMDB it must hold the record for anachronisms in a movie!
I'm glad I watched it in the cinema rather than on my laptop. The cinematography of the mountain scenery was incredible. I couldn't tell if one scene with the ice-covered mountains glistening was fake or not though.
The next film I plan to see is Lincoln, essentially the sequel to Django Unchained!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on January 23, 2013, 02:27:11 PM
Quote from: AFS on January 23, 2013, 12:02:58 AM
Thought Silver Linings Playbook was OK. Worth watching for Jennifer Lawrence if for nothing else. Probably indicative of how poor the last year has been that a nothing movie like this hoovers up the Oscar nominations. Probably also indicative of what a load of shite the Oscars are.
I could not disagree more. Completely ott negative critique. It was one of the best movies I've seen in quite a while. The performances of cooper, Lawrence, deniro and coopers mum were outstanding. I found the story compelling and also well paced. It was heart warming. It was re released in the states and distributed to wider audience based on word of mouth. How can you say "probably also indicative of what a load of shite the oscars are" ? It is totally deserving of all its award IMO. But the funny thing I agree in part about the oscars as how they can ignore Ben afleck and Leo this yr is a joke and last yr how did that hanks movie get nominated...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on January 23, 2013, 02:34:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Saw Django Unchained last night. As with all QT film it had its flaws ( too talky at times, too long, plot sagging etc etc.) QT (as always) had a great cast in it.
Enjoyed it even though I don't like QT as a rule (must be the only person on the planet to think Pulp Fiction is massively overrated).
Good film all the same. 1st 60 minutes or so especially.  7/10.

Wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is like a disposable accessory, to be seen once and then discarded and forgotten about. A bit like all of Quentin "Look how many character actors I cast whose faces you know but names you've forgotten such as James Remar, Don Stroud, Bruce Dern, Walton Goggins, Russ Tamblyn, MC Gainey, Franco Nero, Lee Horsley, John Jarratt, Gary Grubbs etc." Tarantino.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 23, 2013, 03:06:06 PM
Watched "Out of the blue". New Zealand movie about true story of a guy who went on a shooting spree in a quiet seaside village in 1990. Remains as the worst massacre in NZ history. Compelling watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: john mcgill on January 23, 2013, 04:09:12 PM
Went to see Lincoln over the Christmas holidays.  It is long and slow at times but DDL is a great Lincoln.  It made me read up on Lincoln and I feel that I would need to see it again.  This coming from a person whose last excursion to the cinema was to see Michael Collins!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 23, 2013, 05:25:18 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 23, 2013, 02:34:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Saw Django Unchained last night. As with all QT film it had its flaws ( too talky at times, too long, plot sagging etc etc.) QT (as always) had a great cast in it.
Enjoyed it even though I don't like QT as a rule (must be the only person on the planet to think Pulp Fiction is massively overrated).
Good film all the same. 1st 60 minutes or so especially.  7/10.

Wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is like a disposable accessory, to be seen once and then discarded and forgotten about.

And in turn I wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is one of the most memorable movies in recent (even though its 20 years old) history.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 23, 2013, 05:35:54 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 23, 2013, 05:25:18 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 23, 2013, 02:34:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Saw Django Unchained last night. As with all QT film it had its flaws ( too talky at times, too long, plot sagging etc etc.) QT (as always) had a great cast in it.
Enjoyed it even though I don't like QT as a rule (must be the only person on the planet to think Pulp Fiction is massively overrated).
Good film all the same. 1st 60 minutes or so especially.  7/10.

Wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is like a disposable accessory, to be seen once and then discarded and forgotten about.

And in turn I wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is one of the most memorable movies in recent (even though its 20 years old) history.

I think Pulp Fiction is shit, don't by the hype at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on January 23, 2013, 05:36:52 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 23, 2013, 02:27:11 PM
Quote from: AFS on January 23, 2013, 12:02:58 AM
Thought Silver Linings Playbook was OK. Worth watching for Jennifer Lawrence if for nothing else. Probably indicative of how poor the last year has been that a nothing movie like this hoovers up the Oscar nominations. Probably also indicative of what a load of shite the Oscars are.
I could not disagree more. Completely ott negative critique. It was one of the best movies I've seen in quite a while. The performances of cooper, Lawrence, deniro and coopers mum were outstanding. I found the story compelling and also well paced. It was heart warming. It was re released in the states and distributed to wider audience based on word of mouth. How can you say "probably also indicative of what a load of shite the oscars are" ? It is totally deserving of all its award IMO. But the funny thing I agree in part about the oscars as how they can ignore Ben afleck and Leo this yr is a joke and last yr how did that hanks movie get nominated...

It's not a bad movie, but it's pretty forgettable stuff really. Starts interestingly enough before tailing off to a by the numbers ending that you've seen dozens of times before. I was expecting a lot more considering that it's nominated in all the main Oscars categories.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 23, 2013, 05:42:29 PM
Quote from: trileacman on January 23, 2013, 05:35:54 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 23, 2013, 05:25:18 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 23, 2013, 02:34:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Saw Django Unchained last night. As with all QT film it had its flaws ( too talky at times, too long, plot sagging etc etc.) QT (as always) had a great cast in it.
Enjoyed it even though I don't like QT as a rule (must be the only person on the planet to think Pulp Fiction is massively overrated).
Good film all the same. 1st 60 minutes or so especially.  7/10.

Wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is like a disposable accessory, to be seen once and then discarded and forgotten about.

And in turn I wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is one of the most memorable movies in recent (even though its 20 years old) history.

I think Pulp Fiction is shit, don't by the hype at all.

If you're watching it looking for hype, I'm not surprised.

I wonder if there'd be any value in a thread for "movies I didn't really get". I was watching Ocean's 12 last night and I still for the life of me can't really figure out how they did it. Ocean's 11 took me a good few watches to figure the scam out as well, much to my shame.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 23, 2013, 05:46:51 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 23, 2013, 05:42:29 PM
Quote from: trileacman on January 23, 2013, 05:35:54 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 23, 2013, 05:25:18 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 23, 2013, 02:34:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 23, 2013, 09:24:54 AM
Saw Django Unchained last night. As with all QT film it had its flaws ( too talky at times, too long, plot sagging etc etc.) QT (as always) had a great cast in it.
Enjoyed it even though I don't like QT as a rule (must be the only person on the planet to think Pulp Fiction is massively overrated).
Good film all the same. 1st 60 minutes or so especially.  7/10.

Wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is like a disposable accessory, to be seen once and then discarded and forgotten about.

And in turn I wouldn't say that. Pulp Fiction is one of the most memorable movies in recent (even though its 20 years old) history.

I think Pulp Fiction is shit, don't by the hype at all.

If you're watching it looking for hype, I'm not surprised.

I wonder if there'd be any value in a thread for "movies I didn't really get". I was watching Ocean's 12 last night and I still for the life of me can't really figure out how they did it. Ocean's 11 took me a good few watches to figure the scam out as well, much to my shame.
I watched it following some friends recommendations, I thought it was shit.

They swap bags on the train.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 24, 2013, 12:42:13 PM
I watched Django Unchained last night....I loved it.
I love the spaghetti western feel, from the music to the looks....the ott gunfights were class too.
I really enjoyed it, one of the best movies I've seen in a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 24, 2013, 01:06:07 PM
Forgot to mention in my earlier post that the music in Django Unchained is brilliant. Have my beefs with alot of QT's films but in fairness to him the music in them is usually good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 24, 2013, 01:40:11 PM
Quote from: Canalman on January 24, 2013, 01:06:07 PM
Forgot to mention in my earlier post that the music in Django Unchained is brilliant. Have my beefs with alot of QT's films but in fairness to him the music in them is usually good.

QT one of the very few directors left who are actually still using Film not digital and as well as that is loathed to use CGI so most of the stunts are actual real stunts.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2013, 01:43:00 PM
In my opinion his last great movie was Jackie Brown and that is a long time ago. I thought Inglorious was a good show and the first Kill Bill was decent but he has had more misses than hits.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 24, 2013, 06:30:16 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 21, 2013, 12:07:11 PM
I watched 7 Psychopaths at the weekend...while not as good as I was expecting, I did enjoy it.
Christopher Walken is class and Farrell puts in a decent shift too but I think Sam Rockwell stole the show.


I thought it was great... watched both django and 7 psychopaths back to back and preferred 7 psychopaths ... thought sam rockwell was brilliant and surprised he has been over looked in all the awards ceremonies.... Glad woody harrelson took over from mickey rourke as charlie as i dont think it would have been the same!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 24, 2013, 09:04:13 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 24, 2013, 12:42:13 PM
I watched Django Unchained last night....I loved it.
I love the spaghetti western feel, from the music to the looks....the ott gunfights were class too.
I really enjoyed it, one of the best movies I've seen in a while.

Agree 100%
It's a class film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 24, 2013, 09:29:53 PM
Saw the new Dredd.....surprisingly decent for what it is. Obvious rip off of the raid but if you're looking to park the brain for 2 hours of sci-fi action, not a bad choice.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 24, 2013, 11:41:59 PM


i did think django was a great film .... and a wonderful support cast.. but did anyone else think jamie fox was a bit of a let down when it came to how fantastic the other actors were?.... and how in places his accent goes from southern western to ghetto?...


good to see the return of don johnston too!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 27, 2013, 10:05:09 PM
I watched  Searching for Sugar Man,  one of this year's oscar nominated documentaries, about a down and out  talented songwriter/musician called Rodriguez from Detroit in 1970, who made a few records then disappeared. Unknown to himself, he became thee most popular musician in pre and post apartheid SA. He became the bard for social and political change, for those 'whites' who wanted to end Apartheid.  It's hard to credit that this story is what it is. The bare facts by themselves have the makings of an incredible story. But what lifts this story to something more, is the understated dignity and love of a father and his children.
It's directed by a young Swede.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2013, 10:37:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 27, 2013, 10:05:09 PM
I watched  Searching for Sugar Man,  one of this year's oscar nominated documentaries, about a down and out  talented songwriter/musician called Rodriguez from Detroit in 1970, who made a few records then disappeared. Unknown to himself, he became thee most popular musician in pre and post apartheid SA. He became the bard for social and political change, for those 'whites' who wanted to end Apartheid.  It's hard to credit that this story is what it is. The bare facts by themselves have the makings of an incredible story. But what lifts this story to something more, is the understated dignity and love of a father and his children.
It's directed by a young Swede.
Will look out for it in Xtravision.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2013, 12:34:21 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 28, 2013, 12:04:21 AM
For some reason, I never had you down as someone who goes to Xtravision.

Who the fcuk goes to Xtravision tbf?
I probably owe them for a fiver from years ago. I am surprised they are still open what with hoors downloading films before they have even left the cinema. Will be dead within 5 years I reckon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 28, 2013, 09:28:39 AM
Saw a German film over the weekend  White Ribbon. Set in a small village the year before WW1. Strange film with no explanation as to why/how/what happened in the village during the year. Some unsettling moments in it.
Anyone else seen it who can shed some light on the film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 28, 2013, 10:09:09 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 28, 2013, 09:28:39 AM
Saw a German film over the weekend  White Ribbon. Set in a small village the year before WW1. Strange film with no explanation as to why/how/what happened in the village during the year. Some unsettling moments in it.
Anyone else seen it who can shed some light on the film.
It's the type of film where you make of it what you can. For instance, the white ribbon itself was something the strict pastor imposed upon his children to wear on their clothes, when they had done something wrong. What bell does that ring?
It's not necessary to have explanations why those random acts of violence happened, the camera just observes what happens. Apart from being crafted to almost perfection, the film's genius is that it doesn't moralise to the viewer, you're left to your own devices to interpret the events in the story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 28, 2013, 10:20:57 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 28, 2013, 09:28:39 AM
Saw a German film over the weekend  White Ribbon. Set in a small village the year before WW1. Strange film with no explanation as to why/how/what happened in the village during the year. Some unsettling moments in it.
Anyone else seen it who can shed some light on the film.

I watched that recently (on a recommendation from here, I think) and I thought it was excellent. It was very dark and seemed to be some sort of an exploration of violence and evil. It seemed to be suggesting that violence is endemic in humanity and will be acted out unless it's curbed, especially in a society that doesn't seem to have much humanity in it anyway, with severe religion and hard toil being the lot of the people. I suppose it makes sense, in that context, that it's set in Germany between the two world wars.

But that could all be nonsense and a complete misunderstanding. Maybe it didn't mean anything. As somebody nearly said, talking about films is like dancing about architecture.

Edit - I've just seen Main Street's post and I think his last paragraph is what I wanted to say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 28, 2013, 10:24:58 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 28, 2013, 10:09:09 AM
Quote from: Canalman on January 28, 2013, 09:28:39 AM
Saw a German film over the weekend  White Ribbon. Set in a small village the year before WW1. Strange film with no explanation as to why/how/what happened in the village during the year. Some unsettling moments in it.
Anyone else seen it who can shed some light on the film.
It's the type of film where you make of it what you can. For instance, the white ribbon itself was something the strict pastor imposed upon his children to wear on their clothes, when they had done something wrong. What bell does that ring?
It's not necessary to have explanations why those random acts of violence happened, the camera just observes what happens. Apart from being crafted to almost perfection, the film's genius is that it doesn't moralise to the viewer, you're left to your own devices to interpret the events in the story.

Thanks. Was sort of thinking that myself. Heavy in symbolism and foreboding. All about authority figures and how it reflects on the village and the children.

Interesting film all the same and glad I watched it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 28, 2013, 10:35:18 AM
Watched Unknown with Liam Neeson last night - instantly forgettable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 28, 2013, 10:45:40 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 28, 2013, 10:35:18 AM
Watched Unknown with Liam Neeson last night - instantly forgettable

Terrible film.  Watched the new Total Recall at the weekend, nice to look at but pretty average.  Watched Looper, very good show with a great performance by the wee lad in it, scarily good actually.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 28, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
Quote from: leenie on January 24, 2013, 11:41:59 PM


i did think django was a great film .... and a wonderful support cast.. but did anyone else think jamie fox was a bit of a let down when it came to how fantastic the other actors were?.... and how in places his accent goes from southern western to ghetto?...


good to see the return of don johnston too!

finally got to watch Django in its entirety last night, thought it was on the whole very good with as some already said, dialogey bits at Candyland dragged on a bit, with the Django's escape from the mining co workers, who I think were meant to be Australian, (Tarrantino is a god awful actor, stay behind the lens please!!) very far fetched and rushed before the finale at the big house. Laughed at the time he shot DeCaprio's sister from the top of the stairs and she flew straight back through the doorway.

I wasn't sure about Foxes's accent either as it may have been intentional as the music score varied from western to modern gangsta rap as well!!

I liked Samuel L Jackson as the old 'uncle tom' character though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 28, 2013, 11:44:47 AM
I'm going through a documentary phase, going through a bunch that I have stored.
Last night was the
The Quinns' of Versailles,
an entertaining and insightful documentary into the rise and fall of Ireland's richest family.
The documentary starts about 2007 when they are the peak of their bubble and follows events to the after effects of the 2008 crash, when the banks turned to vultures. You see public 'charity' events like when they write a cheque for the local GAA club.
Back to the script, a couple of connected plots are added in for contrast purposes, the fortunes of a close friend from the Queen's home town and the Filipino nanny.
I'd rate it highly recommended http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125666/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125666/)
My only gripe is that it's about 15 or 20 minutes too long.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 28, 2013, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 28, 2013, 10:35:18 AM
Watched Unknown with Liam Neeson last night - instantly forgettable

Is this a pun for the actual storyline of the film............

Agree it wasnt great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 28, 2013, 01:49:13 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on January 28, 2013, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 28, 2013, 10:35:18 AM
Watched Unknown with Liam Neeson last night - instantly forgettable

Is this a pun for the actual storyline of the film............

Agree it wasnt great.

You picked up on that Street Fighter - you win Monday's prize!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: canice lynch on January 28, 2013, 01:55:41 PM
been laying off work for a few weeks so got to watch a few films -

end of watch - 7/10 - good performance from Gyllenhaal but the hand held camera shots started to annoy me after first hour
skyfall - 5/10 - usually enjoy the Bond films but this was poor. not enough action and dragged on a bit
silver lining - 7/10 - not your usual romcom but cooper was very good in that role and kept you interested to the end
the impossible - 8/10 - real tear jerker from start to finish. amazing to think what those people went through..
Ted - 6.5/10 - thought this was actually ok. few laughs in it. should have got someone else for voice over. if your a fan of family guy you'll find it off putting listening to mc farlane as someone else..

still have lincoln,django and argo downloaded so have a few to keep me going..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2013, 01:57:50 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 28, 2013, 11:00:43 AM
Quote from: leenie on January 24, 2013, 11:41:59 PM


i did think django was a great film .... and a wonderful support cast.. but did anyone else think jamie fox was a bit of a let down when it came to how fantastic the other actors were?.... and how in places his accent goes from southern western to ghetto?...


good to see the return of don johnston too!

finally got to watch Django in its entirety last night, thought it was on the whole very good with as some already said, dialogey bits at Candyland dragged on a bit, with the Django's escape from the mining co workers, who I think were meant to be Australian, (Tarrantino is a god awful actor, stay behind the lens please!!) very far fetched and rushed before the finale at the big house. Laughed at the time he shot DeCaprio's sister from the top of the stairs and she flew straight back through the doorway.

I wasn't sure about Foxes's accent either as it may have been intentional as the music score varied from western to modern gangsta rap as well!!

I liked Samuel L Jackson as the old 'uncle tom' character though.
Similar feelings to yourself. Overall feeling about the film is good but a fair bit I didn't like. Too long - All the material there for a  really good 2 hour film let down by an unnecessary (imo) last 45 mins or so.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on January 28, 2013, 03:50:58 PM
Have to pick a few chick flicks for the good lady to watch over the next few nights. It was man shows at the weekend. Any chick flick movies around at the minute that won't have me reaching for the cyanide capsules half way through?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on January 28, 2013, 03:52:58 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 28, 2013, 03:50:58 PM
Have to pick a few chick flicks for the good lady to watch over the next few nights. It was man shows at the weekend. Any chick flick movies around at the minute that won't have me reaching for the cyanide capsules half way through?

Die Hard?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 28, 2013, 04:02:19 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 28, 2013, 03:50:58 PM
Have to pick a few chick flicks for the good lady to watch over the next few nights. It was man shows at the weekend. Any chick flick movies around at the minute that won't have me reaching for the cyanide capsules half way through?

The Help was bearable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on January 28, 2013, 04:10:15 PM
Debbie does Dallas  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 28, 2013, 04:10:47 PM
Cyanide V Ted
I wouldn't risk it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on January 29, 2013, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 28, 2013, 04:02:19 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 28, 2013, 03:50:58 PM
Have to pick a few chick flicks for the good lady to watch over the next few nights. It was man shows at the weekend. Any chick flick movies around at the minute that won't have me reaching for the cyanide capsules half way through?

The Help was bearable.

Hit the bullseye there Norf. The good lady thought that was the best film she has watched in a long time, plus it was far from the worst film I've had to sit through.

I wonder what she'll think of Debbie Does Dallas tonight...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 29, 2013, 04:43:59 PM
A few i have watched recently

Looper 7/10

Zero Dark Thirty 9.5/10

Seven Psychopaths 9/10

The impossible 5/10

Trouble with the curve 6/10

End of Watch 8/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on January 29, 2013, 06:56:51 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 29, 2013, 04:43:59 PM
A few i have watched recently

Looper 7/10

Zero Dark Thirty 9.5/10

Seven Psychopaths 9/10

The impossible 5/10

Trouble with the curve 6/10

End of Watch 8/10
:o don't think anyone reads your posts ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 29, 2013, 11:21:59 PM
Just back from watching Les Misérables. Will definetley take in the opera
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 30, 2013, 12:26:28 AM
Watched braveheart for the first time tonight on film 4. I know what all the fuss is about now. Good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 30, 2013, 08:49:46 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 29, 2013, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 28, 2013, 04:02:19 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 28, 2013, 03:50:58 PM
Have to pick a few chick flicks for the good lady to watch over the next few nights. It was man shows at the weekend. Any chick flick movies around at the minute that won't have me reaching for the cyanide capsules half way through?

The Help was bearable.

Hit the bullseye there Norf. The good lady thought that was the best film she has watched in a long time, plus it was far from the worst film I've had to sit through.

I wonder what she'll think of Debbie Does Dallas tonight...

I watched Pitch Perfect the other week, wasn't the worst, but allegedly 'glee' esque!! I've never seen glee so don't know.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 30, 2013, 08:58:20 AM
Watched Senna last night, as corny as it sounds it was a touching show. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 30, 2013, 09:25:21 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 29, 2013, 06:56:51 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 29, 2013, 04:43:59 PM
A few i have watched recently

Looper 7/10

Zero Dark Thirty 9.5/10

Seven Psychopaths 9/10

The impossible 5/10

Trouble with the curve 6/10

End of Watch 8/10
:o don't think anyone reads your posts ;)


Whys that then?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 30, 2013, 10:17:38 AM
50 Dead Men Walking (despite the doubts over the veracity of the "plot".) was quite a good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on January 30, 2013, 10:21:46 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 30, 2013, 08:41:58 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on January 30, 2013, 12:26:28 AM
Watched braveheart for the first time tonight on film 4. I know what all the fuss is about now. Good show.
WTF?
+1. WTF!! :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 30, 2013, 01:06:33 PM
I watched Office Space on Monday evening.

One of my favourite films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2013, 01:51:22 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 30, 2013, 08:49:46 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 29, 2013, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 28, 2013, 04:02:19 PM
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 28, 2013, 03:50:58 PM
Have to pick a few chick flicks for the good lady to watch over the next few nights. It was man shows at the weekend. Any chick flick movies around at the minute that won't have me reaching for the cyanide capsules half way through?

The Help was bearable.

Hit the bullseye there Norf. The good lady thought that was the best film she has watched in a long time, plus it was far from the worst film I've had to sit through.

I wonder what she'll think of Debbie Does Dallas tonight...

I watched Pitch Perfect the other week, wasn't the worst, but allegedly 'glee' esque!! I've never seen glee so don't know.
Don't feel the need to explain yourself. It doesn't affect any opinion we already have of you  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 30, 2013, 03:11:14 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 30, 2013, 09:25:21 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 29, 2013, 06:56:51 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 29, 2013, 04:43:59 PM
A few i have watched recently

Looper 7/10

Zero Dark Thirty 9.5/10

Seven Psychopaths 9/10

The impossible 5/10

Trouble with the curve 6/10

End of Watch 8/10
:o don't think anyone reads your posts ;)


Whys that then?

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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on January 30, 2013, 03:40:13 PM
Went to the Lincoln in the cinema last night. Purposely ignored any reviews about it. Didn't even know until the credits rolled, that Spielberg was the director!

Anyhoo, after 150 minutes of watching the film, I can honestly say it's one of my top films. Daniel Day-Lewis was brilliant as per usual and Tommy Lee Jones should get his second Oscar, come the awards season.

I know a lot of people found it a little too wordy and I can appreciate it mightn't be a film for most people, but I loved the dialogue. I was glued to my seat for the whole thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 30, 2013, 05:56:04 PM
Yes, that is quite hypnotic Dinny
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 30, 2013, 06:12:17 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 30, 2013, 08:41:58 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on January 30, 2013, 12:26:28 AM
Watched braveheart for the first time tonight on film 4. I know what all the fuss is about now. Good show.
WTF?

Je hardstation; ye reckon I didnt see that before!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 31, 2013, 09:25:17 AM
Watched Zero Dark Thirty last night....it was ok, but not as good as some had made it out to be I thought.
I think it would have made a better documentary than a movie. Still I'd give it a solid 6.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on February 03, 2013, 06:55:24 PM
Where can I STREAM movies online?????
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maggie on February 03, 2013, 11:51:57 PM
Seen Les Mis and despite not knowing the storyline beforehand i enjoyed it. Went  to see Flight tonite. Thought it was a bit crap. Also seen Wanderlust recently and it is defo up there on the worst film list. Two hours of my life i will never get back.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 04, 2013, 12:36:16 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on January 30, 2013, 03:40:13 PM
Went to the Lincoln in the cinema last night. Purposely ignored any reviews about it. Didn't even know until the credits rolled, that Spielberg was the director!

Anyhoo, after 150 minutes of watching the film, I can honestly say it's one of my top films. Daniel Day-Lewis was brilliant as per usual and Tommy Lee Jones should get his second Oscar, come the awards season.

I know a lot of people found it a little too wordy and I can appreciate it mightn't be a film for most people, but I loved the dialogue. I was glued to my seat for the whole thing.

Powerful actors in it I will accept but Tommy Lee Jones does nothing exceptional worthy of an oscar (unlike Day Lewis). David Strathairn is easily the best supporting actor whilst Hal Holbrook, Jared Harris and James Spader are equally impressive as Tommy Lee Jones.

Joesph Gordon Levitt exceeds all my expectations by being utterly lost and inferior in this sea of talented actors and actresses, what Hollywood sees in this mobile piece of wood I'll never know, hes a shocking in this despite having nearly no screen time to irk me enough to warrant such comments.

The first hour is fine but then you begin to realise its just the same shite rehashed every 30 mins.

"Oh we will never get this bill passed!!" - "The war, the war!" - "Lincoln tells a story while everyone within 3 miles listens" - "An impassioned speech about abolishing slavery which leaves all screen actors speechless". then return to the start. Same shit different 1860's backdrop (Army hospital, White House, House of Representatives".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 04, 2013, 11:10:41 PM
Seen 7 psychopaths tonight, had heard poor reviews but was pleasantly surprised. Rockwell once again demonstrates why he is one of the top 5 actors in Hollywood, the supporting cast is decent, with the exception of Farrell who just doesn't cut the mustard, albeit he exists as the central, "normal" figurehead around which the madness is contrasted.

I don't like Tarantino or his work but I would admit this film borrows heavily from his lineage, from the grotesque violence, black comedy and fractured storylines/sub stories. However this time I was impressed and enjoyed several of the key pieces and thought it was tied in quite well at the end. A average opening 40 is compensated in the middle and towards the end.

By no means a masterpiece but all the while impressive and somewhat enjoyable. (Almost) avoids the pitfalls of making a film about making a film (the central character is a screenwriter). If you enjoyed the more abstract parts of In Bruges or The Guard then you'll enjoy this but it is not as traditional a black comedy as either of these.

A solid 8.5/10 for me but it will not appeal to everyone's nature.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on February 05, 2013, 01:23:55 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 04, 2013, 12:36:16 AM


Powerful actors in it I will accept but Tommy Lee Jones does nothing exceptional worthy of an oscar (unlike Day Lewis). David Strathairn is easily the best supporting actor whilst Hal Holbrook, Jared Harris and James Spader are equally impressive as Tommy Lee Jones.


When Strathairn is in a film he usually is the best thing in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on February 05, 2013, 01:54:49 PM
Quote from: maggie on February 03, 2013, 11:51:57 PM
Seen Les Mis and despite not knowing the storyline beforehand i enjoyed it. Went  to see Flight tonite. Thought it was a bit crap. Also seen Wanderlust recently and it is defo up there on the worst film list. Two hours of my life i will never get back.....

was quite looking forward to flight. wanderlust terrible, agreed worst film list. watched django unchained last week, was a bit disapointed, nothing tarantino does is ever going to match pulp fiction. he peaked too early.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on February 05, 2013, 08:24:52 PM


When Strathairn is in a film he usually is the best thing in it.
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Agree with you thoroughly. Good Night & Good Luck being an obvious example.

Went to see Lincoln last night. Thought the House of Representatives stuff went on far too long & that the film lost it's way a bit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on February 05, 2013, 10:38:16 PM
This impossible film is a pile of shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 06, 2013, 12:29:46 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 05, 2013, 10:38:16 PM
This impossible film is a pile of shite.

A right ball of dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on February 06, 2013, 07:45:40 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 06, 2013, 12:29:46 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 05, 2013, 10:38:16 PM
This impossible film is a pile of shite.

A right ball of dung.

I sent that during the film in the cinema
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 06, 2013, 02:37:37 PM
Who plays the guy that owned the plane company and the Baseball team in Flight? He is the image of a chubby Bill Murray but can't see a reference to the character on IMDB or anywhere?

Really good film btw.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 06, 2013, 02:39:36 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 06, 2013, 02:37:37 PM
Who plays the guy that owned the plane company and the Baseball team in Flight? He is the image of a chubby Bill Murray but can't see a reference to the character on IMDB or anywhere?

Really good film btw.
I think he was the judge in The Wire.

Peter Gerety.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 06, 2013, 04:55:55 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 06, 2013, 02:39:36 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 06, 2013, 02:37:37 PM
Who plays the guy that owned the plane company and the Baseball team in Flight? He is the image of a chubby Bill Murray but can't see a reference to the character on IMDB or anywhere?

Really good film btw.
I think he was the judge in The Wire.

Peter Gerety.

Thats him. Thanks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 06, 2013, 08:57:45 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 06, 2013, 07:45:40 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 06, 2013, 12:29:46 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 05, 2013, 10:38:16 PM
This impossible film is a pile of shite.

A right ball of dung.

I sent that during the film in the cinema

We're missing something. Most reviews talk of emotional roller-coasters and crying audiences.

Eff me pink. The Day After Tomorrow was more emotional.

Another say it was McGregor's best performance yet. Flabbergasted. I thought it was his worst, from the first sentence on the plane at the start.

Liked Seven Psychopaths. Funny enough and quirky.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on February 06, 2013, 09:24:17 PM
Good job I had the phone with me oneill to keep up to date with all the happenings in gaaboard.com. The cinema was packed too, the best actors were the lads who were dead when the tsunami hit.

Do not go and watch this film; if downloaded to watch on the laptop, solo the laptop up to your local gaa field and kick it between the posts and let her rest on the the ball catcher. If your club do not have a ball catcher let the laptop fall on a hard tarmac surface or let her lie in a pile of nettles and bushes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on February 06, 2013, 11:31:21 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 06, 2013, 08:57:45 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 06, 2013, 07:45:40 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 06, 2013, 12:29:46 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 05, 2013, 10:38:16 PM
This impossible film is a pile of shite.

A right ball of dung.

I sent that during the film in the cinema

We're missing something. Most reviews talk of emotional roller-coasters and crying audiences.

Eff me pink. The Day After Tomorrow was more emotional.

Another say it was McGregor's best performance yet. Flabbergasted. I thought it was his worst, from the first sentence on the plane at the start.

Liked Seven Psychopaths. Funny enough and quirky.

Good few entries in that category also.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 01:40:12 PM
Watched The Master last night.

F*ck me but that director is some ballix, same lad who did There Will Be Blood. Beautifully shot but doesn't give two shites about the actual story. Nearly threw my shoe at the TV at the end it was so frustrating. Savage acting from joaquin phoenix and philip seymour hoffman all things being said. 4/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on February 08, 2013, 01:40:43 PM
There Will Be Blood any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 01:44:14 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on February 08, 2013, 01:40:43 PM
There Will Be Blood any good?
Depends on how you look at it. Not for everyone to say the least, I didn't particularly enjoy it. Great acting again and shots but the story itself and ending in particular annoyed me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on February 08, 2013, 01:48:34 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 01:44:14 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on February 08, 2013, 01:40:43 PM
There Will Be Blood any good?
Depends on how you look at it. Not for everyone to say the least, I didn't particularly enjoy it. Great acting again and shots but the story itself and ending in particular annoyed me.
Have it downloaded a long time but yet to watch it, just don't know what to expect other than the usual good performance from Day-Lewis.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 01:50:21 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on February 08, 2013, 01:48:34 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 01:44:14 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on February 08, 2013, 01:40:43 PM
There Will Be Blood any good?
Depends on how you look at it. Not for everyone to say the least, I didn't particularly enjoy it. Great acting again and shots but the story itself and ending in particular annoyed me.
Have it downloaded a long time but yet to watch it, just don't know what to expect other than the usual good performance from Day-Lewis.
Don't expect much more, the director is different to say the least. Part of me likes that rather than the same old same old but on the other hand, you'll probably just think you wasted 2+ hours of your life after watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 08, 2013, 02:19:24 PM
At least it had an ending compared with "no country for old men". Talk of overhyped films then ncfom has to be up there. A car accident and a story with no sense, yet won all the acclaim that year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 08, 2013, 02:22:24 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 01:40:12 PM
Watched The Master last night.

F*ck me but that director is some ballix, same lad who did There Will Be Blood. Beautifully shot but doesn't give two shites about the actual story. Nearly threw my shoe at the TV at the end it was so frustrating. Savage acting from joaquin phoenix and philip seymour hoffman all things being said. 4/10

What type of shoes are they?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 02:57:47 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 08, 2013, 02:22:24 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 08, 2013, 01:40:12 PM
Watched The Master last night.

F*ck me but that director is some ballix, same lad who did There Will Be Blood. Beautifully shot but doesn't give two shites about the actual story. Nearly threw my shoe at the TV at the end it was so frustrating. Savage acting from joaquin phoenix and philip seymour hoffman all things being said. 4/10

What type of shoes are they?
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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 08, 2013, 03:25:35 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 08, 2013, 02:19:24 PM
At least it had an ending compared with "no country for old men". Talk of overhyped films then ncfom has to be up there. A car accident and a story with no sense, yet won all the acclaim that year.

Don't dare criticise NCFOM on here or the gaaboard Barry Normans will be on spouting off that not every film needs action and a decent ending etc etc.  I liked NCFOM but just didn't like how Josh Brolin was in it one minute and not the next.  As for There Will Be Blood, can remember very little about it actually but I do remember it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mouview on February 08, 2013, 03:44:09 PM
The problem with NCFOM was that it was an accurate film based on a novel that wasn't very satisfactory to begin with, similar to The Butcher Boy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on February 08, 2013, 07:32:04 PM
Watched a film called sideways last night on sky movies, think it won an Oscar in 2004 for best film, its like a sophisticated version of the hangover, very good movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 08, 2013, 09:02:57 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on February 08, 2013, 07:32:04 PM
Watched a film called sideways last night on sky movies, think it won an Oscar in 2004 for best film, its like a sophisticated version of the hangover, very good movie.
It's a great wee show. Watch it every time it is on. Makes me thirsty though!  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on February 08, 2013, 09:23:38 PM
Would be rude to watch it without a nice pinot noir.  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GAA_Talk on February 08, 2013, 09:31:38 PM
Watched The Sting the other day for the first time. Enjoyed every minute. Hadn't even heard of it and was told to watch it next chance I got. Lucky enough the next day it was on Sky Movies so recorded it. Great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on February 09, 2013, 11:32:57 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on February 08, 2013, 07:32:04 PM
Watched a film called sideways last night on sky movies, think it won an Oscar in 2004 for best film, its like a sophisticated version of the hangover, very good movie.

Great film.

Saw Zero Dark Thirty the other night. A decent film, plenty of action and drama in it. I did feel the film was around 20-30 minutes too long though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on February 09, 2013, 02:43:58 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on February 09, 2013, 11:32:57 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on February 08, 2013, 07:32:04 PM
Watched a film called sideways last night on sky movies, think it won an Oscar in 2004 for best film, its like a sophisticated version of the hangover, very good movie.

Great film.

Saw Zero Dark Thirty the other night. A decent film, plenty of action and drama in it. I did feel the film was around 20-30 minutes too long though.

If it had ended 30 mins earlier we would never have known if they killed Bin Laden or not....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on February 09, 2013, 06:29:27 PM

Are we any the wiser anyway?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 10, 2013, 12:53:05 AM
Quote from: mouview on February 08, 2013, 03:44:09 PM
The problem with NCFOM was that it was an accurate film based on a novel that wasn't very satisfactory to begin with, similar to The Butcher Boy.

Read the novel and watched the film, thought both were very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on February 11, 2013, 05:33:16 AM
Quote from: GAA_Talk on February 08, 2013, 09:31:38 PM
Watched The Sting the other day for the first time. Enjoyed every minute. Hadn't even heard of it and was told to watch it next chance I got. Lucky enough the next day it was on Sky Movies so recorded it. Great show.

Best film in the world.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 11, 2013, 08:52:39 AM
I'd be very inclined to agree with you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 11, 2013, 09:17:40 AM
Quote from: GAA_Talk on February 08, 2013, 09:31:38 PM
Watched The Sting the other day for the first time. Enjoyed every minute. Hadn't even heard of it and was told to watch it next chance I got. Lucky enough the next day it was on Sky Movies so recorded it. Great show.

Bought it a few years ago and it was brilliant. 

Watched the new Bourne at the weekend, unbelievable how shit it was.  There was no actual plot and it just suddenly ended.  The expendables 2 was also dirt. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 11, 2013, 09:41:38 AM
Watched Silver Linings Playbook last night. Liked it a lot and Jennifer Lawrence is very easy on the eye- 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 17, 2013, 01:19:22 PM
The White Ribbon is on BBC4 tonight 9pm

http://www.radiotimes.com/film/rxny/the-white-ribbon (http://www.radiotimes.com/film/rxny/the-white-ribbon)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: No Soloing on February 17, 2013, 01:41:11 PM
The Pianist is on tonight as well - ITV3 10pm
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 22, 2013, 10:04:10 PM
I'd say its been mentioned here before but just watch "Untouchable" there, French movie from a few years ago. Class movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 22, 2013, 11:39:15 PM
You mean  'The Intouchables'?

That paragliding scene had my butterflies in a frenzy.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 22, 2013, 11:40:02 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 22, 2013, 11:39:15 PM
You mean  'The Intouchables'?

That paragliding scene had my butterflies in a frenzy.
Aye, cracking film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 23, 2013, 12:10:40 AM
Argo was very watchable throughout but I thought the final third was disappointing. Predictable and contrived even without knowing the real life stuff. If it wins best film then it was an average year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on February 23, 2013, 02:35:28 AM
You'd need to be a miserable cnut to not get some enjoyment from Wreck It Ralph. It's no Toy Story, but it's good fun all the same.

The Master, like There Will Be Blood, won't be for everyone. It's pretty much a character study movie, so there'll be the inevitable complaints about 'nothing happening', 'crap ending', etc - all of which sort of miss the point. Don't think it's quite up there with TWBB or Magnolia, but it's still well worth the seeing. Joaquin Phoenix should be picking up an Oscar for his efforts, but unfortunately it looks like Day-Lewis has things sewn up.

Probably the last person in the country to see Django Unchained. Enjoyed bits of it, but on the whole it just wasn't all that great. It did look and sound fantastic, but too often you are just left feeling that the whole thing is just a vehicle for a few signature set play scenes. If Tarantino ever developed a script that was worthy of the rest of the package he could really make something special. It's a shame that he seems happy enough with this sort of superficial waffle.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 23, 2013, 03:50:58 AM
Thought Wreck it Ralph was possibly as good as Toy Story.

I loved it anyway!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 23, 2013, 07:32:56 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on February 23, 2013, 03:50:58 AM
Thought Wreck it Ralph was possibly as good as Toy Story.

I loved it anyway!

My wee girl said it was the best film she has ever seen, high praise indeed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 23, 2013, 07:45:30 AM
It was a bit far fetched.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 23, 2013, 08:46:14 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2013, 07:45:30 AM
It was a bit far fetched.

"Based on actual events"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 23, 2013, 09:01:31 AM
Liberties.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 23, 2013, 09:28:55 PM
Watched Django the other night, at times Tarantino flirts with brilliance, in particular his panache for "a spectacle" such as the night raid scene. However by the time Christopher Waltz character has his "handshake" the movie enters an absolute freefall. My friend remarked "a film really goes to shit when you kill the director with half an hour to go." His choice of soundtrack, use of modern language in a 1850's setting and complete absurdity of the special effects once again underlines the fact that Tarantino is as deranged as he is talented. The sad part is beneath the exterior of overkill and over-exuberance, a brilliant film and ultimately a potentially brilliant director exists.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 23, 2013, 09:36:44 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2013, 12:10:40 AM
Argo was very watchable throughout but I thought the final third was disappointing. Predictable and contrived even without knowing the real life stuff. If it wins best film then it was an average year.

Agreed, heavily formulaic stuff, looks terrible when compared to the directors previous outings which were brilliant. Don't understand the award fervor but I heard a critic remark that the Academy love an old American reminisce story where they fight insurmountable odds to save lives and "do good", deflecting attention from their recent atrocities.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 25, 2013, 10:06:26 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 27, 2013, 10:05:09 PM
I watched  Searching for Sugar Man,  one of this year's oscar nominated documentaries, about a down and out  talented songwriter/musician called Rodriguez from Detroit in 1970, who made a few records then disappeared. Unknown to himself, he became thee most popular musician in pre and post apartheid SA. He became the bard for social and political change, for those 'whites' who wanted to end Apartheid.  It's hard to credit that this story is what it is. The bare facts by themselves have the makings of an incredible story. But what lifts this story to something more, is the understated dignity and love of a father and his children.
It's directed by a young Swede.

Searching for Sugar Man  is now the 2013 Oscar winning documentary film.


Also nominated for Best Documentary Film were:

Five Broken Cameras
The Gatekeepers
How to Survive a Plague
The Invisible War
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-oscars-2013-best-documentary-noms-20130109,0,7647313.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-oscars-2013-best-documentary-noms-20130109,0,7647313.story)

It's a safe bet that these documentary films, which finally got through the lengthy culling process, are worth a watch.
Not only that but there's a long list of excellent documentaries which made the shortlist of 15. This year was the first year that a documentary put forward. already had to have a theatrical release in order to be considered.

15 films made the shortlist for Best Documentary at the 85th Academy Awards, narrowed down from 126 qualifying documentaries
http://collider.com/2013-oscar-documentary-shortlist-includes-bully-ai-weiwei-never-sorry-the-imposter-and-searching-for-sugar-man/ (http://collider.com/2013-oscar-documentary-shortlist-includes-bully-ai-weiwei-never-sorry-the-imposter-and-searching-for-sugar-man/)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 25, 2013, 11:48:00 PM
What Richard Did. Very good, well worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 26, 2013, 09:01:36 PM
Any you fcukers find a copy of La Poison (1951) online anywhere (torrent or stream)? Looks like I'm bate this time. Might have to buy it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 26, 2013, 10:03:45 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 26, 2013, 09:01:36 PM
Any you fcukers find a copy of La Poison (1951) online anywhere (torrent or stream)? Looks like I'm bate this time. Might have to buy it.
Lazy and incompetent gobsh!te,  you don't deserve this
http://depositfiles.com/files/b2k0fko26 (http://depositfiles.com/files/b2k0fko26)

You can find your own fckin subs.

edit,   source site for complaints
http://descargas-de-peliculas-vlazec.blogspot.com/2012/10/la-poison-1951-sacha-guitry.html.html (http://descargas-de-peliculas-vlazec.blogspot.com/2012/10/la-poison-1951-sacha-guitry.html.html)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 26, 2013, 10:38:21 PM
Good for something.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 26, 2013, 11:26:13 PM
No need to say thanks.
Your humiliation was enough. ;D

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2013, 12:03:58 AM
Crap download. Had to reload twice now. Wish I hadn't bothered. Stress.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 10:24:18 AM
Typical Tyronie, no backbone, moaner and ungrateful.

If your connection is not 100% stable (ie with no drop offs), it should work, alternatively subscribe to deposit files,
or do another search.

http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/ (http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/)
you can interchange between the 2 sets of links and have 2 downloads going simultaneously. It's about 4,5GB though
and there's bound to be download restrictions for free loaders.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 10:55:17 AM
I saw an Irish film on TV3 last night that I'd never heard of - Perrier's Bounty (2009) with Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent and a host of familiar Irish acting faces, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, who did A Film With Me In It. It was a very entertaining comedy/gangster drama, with Murphy as a fugitive from Gleeson's gang of baddies. It's worth watching just for the performance of Broadbent as Murphy's father, complete with a near-flawless Dublin accent - well, pretty good for a Brit anyway. It leans a bit too much towards Tarantino-style blood and guts, but it's a very good script with odd, inventively conceived characters, good comedy lines and some good running gags - for instance the gangsters using unexpectedly stilted language on occasions - "the insouciance of this f**k!", says Gleeson as Murphy backchats him while held at gunpoint.

Well worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 27, 2013, 10:58:51 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 10:24:18 AM
Typical Tyronie, no backbone, moaner and ungrateful.

If your connection is not 100% stable (ie with no drop offs), it should work, alternatively subscribe to deposit files,
or do another search.

http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/ (http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/)
you can interchange between the 2 sets of links and have 2 downloads going simultaneously. It's about 4,5GB though
and there's bound to be download restrictions for free loaders.

When you've finished doing all of that could you copy it onto a dvd and send it onto me, I'd be ever so grateful, there's a good chap.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 11:20:21 AM
Here's a torrent link to La Poison which has all the appearances of being alive.

805725B2CD241E4F1547269E41486B3FB1472659.torrent

At least I have downloaded it using that torrent.

Plus another live torrent link for a 1.3GB file
Jad.1951.XviD.DVDRip.ExKinoRay.avi.torrent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 27, 2013, 12:25:33 PM
That's great info for someone who has a clue what you're talking about MS, but for Luddites like myself you may as well be talking to the wall.

I will still rely on ONeill's well known generosity and good nature. ::)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 27, 2013, 02:09:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 10:55:17 AM
I saw an Irish film on TV3 last night that I'd never heard of - Perrier's Bounty (2009) with Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent and a host of familiar Irish acting faces, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, who did A Film With Me In It. It was a very entertaining comedy/gangster drama, with Murphy as a fugitive from Gleeson's gang of baddies. It's worth watching just for the performance of Broadbent as Murphy's father, complete with a near-flawless Dublin accent - well, pretty good for a Brit anyway. It leans a bit too much towards Tarantino-style blood and guts, but it's a very good script with odd, inventively conceived characters, good comedy lines and some good running gags - for instance the gangsters using unexpectedly stilted language on occasions - "the insouciance of this f**k!", says Gleeson as Murphy backchats him while held at gunpoint.

Well worth a look.

I saw it....very good. Gleeson was very good in it I thought. What was the wee English girl in? She looked familiar.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 02:54:46 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 27, 2013, 02:09:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 10:55:17 AM
I saw an Irish film on TV3 last night that I'd never heard of - Perrier's Bounty (2009) with Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent and a host of familiar Irish acting faces, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, who did A Film With Me In It. It was a very entertaining comedy/gangster drama, with Murphy as a fugitive from Gleeson's gang of baddies. It's worth watching just for the performance of Broadbent as Murphy's father, complete with a near-flawless Dublin accent - well, pretty good for a Brit anyway. It leans a bit too much towards Tarantino-style blood and guts, but it's a very good script with odd, inventively conceived characters, good comedy lines and some good running gags - for instance the gangsters using unexpectedly stilted language on occasions - "the insouciance of this f**k!", says Gleeson as Murphy backchats him while held at gunpoint.

Well worth a look.

I saw it....very good. Gleeson was very good in it I thought. What was the wee English girl in? She looked familiar.

I didn't recognise her, but here's her IMDB profile, including a list of everything she's appeared in - Jodie Whittaker (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2092886/?ref_=tt_cl_t5).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 27, 2013, 03:11:40 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 02:54:46 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 27, 2013, 02:09:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 10:55:17 AM
I saw an Irish film on TV3 last night that I'd never heard of - Perrier's Bounty (2009) with Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent and a host of familiar Irish acting faces, directed by Ian Fitzgibbon, who did A Film With Me In It. It was a very entertaining comedy/gangster drama, with Murphy as a fugitive from Gleeson's gang of baddies. It's worth watching just for the performance of Broadbent as Murphy's father, complete with a near-flawless Dublin accent - well, pretty good for a Brit anyway. It leans a bit too much towards Tarantino-style blood and guts, but it's a very good script with odd, inventively conceived characters, good comedy lines and some good running gags - for instance the gangsters using unexpectedly stilted language on occasions - "the insouciance of this f**k!", says Gleeson as Murphy backchats him while held at gunpoint.

Well worth a look.

I saw it....very good. Gleeson was very good in it I thought. What was the wee English girl in? She looked familiar.

I didn't recognise her, but here's her IMDB profile, including a list of everything she's appeared in - Jodie Whittaker (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2092886/?ref_=tt_cl_t5).

Attack the block...that was it.
Cheers Hardy.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 03:31:03 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 27, 2013, 12:25:33 PM
That's great info for someone who has a clue what you're talking about MS, but for Luddites like myself you may as well be talking to the wall.

I will still rely on ONeill's well known generosity and good nature. ::)
You'd be surprised how many luddites can manage to navigate the world of torrents and use that method to download files.
Torrent clients/applications have gotten a lot less technical these days with automatic set up, which means you don't have to understand how it works, in order to use it. Then you would be free from the clutches of O'Neill, depending on the whims of his 'generousity'.
Start a torrent thread or reactivate an old thread, to help you on your way -  should you get stuck.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heganboy on February 27, 2013, 05:33:21 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 23, 2013, 12:10:40 AM
Argo was very watchable throughout but I thought the final third was disappointing. Predictable and contrived even without knowing the real life stuff. If it wins best film then it was an average year.
agreed, I watched it a while back and found it enjoyable, was shocked to see it up for an oscar, next year Maybe Bill and Ted 3 will be in with a shout.
argo f**k yourself
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 06:29:09 PM
Standard Hollywood pap - good guys, bad guys, go America, happy ending - formula number 1B, version 1.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 27, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Anyone know a torrent of The Hunt (Jagten). Danish movie from last year, supposed to be very good. Struggling to find one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 11:18:28 PM
Quote from: Hardy on February 27, 2013, 06:29:09 PM
Standard Hollywood pap - good guys, bad guys, go America, happy ending - formula number 1B, version 1.
Happy ending? I mistakingly thought it was about the failed attempt to rescue hostages in Iran during Carter's time.
I would have watched that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2013, 11:33:19 PM
Managed to get a sub for your original link. Then had to fcuk about with the audio settings as the sub was 7 secs after the video. Got there in the end. Some credit due I suppose.

Good film if your wife is starting to annoy you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2013, 11:34:47 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 27, 2013, 10:58:51 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 10:24:18 AM
Typical Tyronie, no backbone, moaner and ungrateful.

If your connection is not 100% stable (ie with no drop offs), it should work, alternatively subscribe to deposit files,
or do another search.

http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/ (http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/)
you can interchange between the 2 sets of links and have 2 downloads going simultaneously. It's about 4,5GB though
and there's bound to be download restrictions for free loaders.

When you've finished doing all of that could you copy it onto a dvd and send it onto me, I'd be ever so grateful, there's a good chap.

I think you'll not like it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 11:54:06 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 27, 2013, 11:33:19 PM
Managed to get a sub for your original link. Then had to fcuk about with the audio settings as the sub was 7 secs after the video. Got there in the end. Some credit due I suppose.

Good film if your wife is starting to annoy you.
I guess you were going plus instead of minus or vice versa, with the override parameters. That's called f**king around.
Some of us just count the seconds the audio is out and adjust the delay settings with appropriate professionalism.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 27, 2013, 11:59:27 PM
They seemed to need constant adjustment during the film. Poor link I think .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 28, 2013, 10:20:36 AM
Both the torrent downloads of La Poison (700mb and 1.5gb) were overdubbed with Russian, the old communist standard,  the one voice dub with the French soundtrack lowered in the background.
The 1CD subs from subscene  are in sync with the 700mb file  and close enough with the 1.5gb version

With VLC   - Go to  -->audio  --> disable track 2
and this disables the dub and restores the orig  French soundtrack. This only works with the 1.5GB file
The disable option is not available on the 700mb version.

The 1CD sub file will go out of sync with a film version >25fps
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 28, 2013, 11:29:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 03:31:03 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 27, 2013, 12:25:33 PM
That's great info for someone who has a clue what you're talking about MS, but for Luddites like myself you may as well be talking to the wall.

I will still rely on ONeill's well known generosity and good nature. ::)
You'd be surprised how many luddites can manage to navigate the world of torrents and use that method to download files.
Torrent clients/applications have gotten a lot less technical these days with automatic set up
, which means you don't have to understand how it works, in order to use it. Then you would be free from the clutches of O'Neill, depending on the whims of his 'generousity'.


Start a torrent thread or reactivate an old thread, to help you on your way -  should you get stuck.

Thanks for the advice (good) MS. I looked back on an old thread last night and also used the knowledge of someone a bit more techno savvy than myself and launched my foray into the world of torrents. Result? I'm still not sure of how/what I did but I was successful in a couple of my endeavours. I will continue to experiment :o.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on February 28, 2013, 11:47:37 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 27, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Anyone know a torrent of The Hunt (Jagten). Danish movie from last year, supposed to be very good. Struggling to find one.

Good film alright, saw it a few weeks ago. Can't remember if was on Lovefilm or Itunes, but think it was the latter
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 28, 2013, 12:08:55 PM
Quote from: ONeill on February 27, 2013, 11:34:47 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 27, 2013, 10:58:51 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 10:24:18 AM
Typical Tyronie, no backbone, moaner and ungrateful.

If your connection is not 100% stable (ie with no drop offs), it should work, alternatively subscribe to deposit files,
or do another search.

http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/ (http://fddl.in/la-poison-1951-french-720p-bluray-x264-rough/)
you can interchange between the 2 sets of links and have 2 downloads going simultaneously. It's about 4,5GB though
and there's bound to be download restrictions for free loaders.

When you've finished doing all of that could you copy it onto a dvd and send it onto me, I'd be ever so grateful, there's a good chap.

I think you'll not like it.

I think you're wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 28, 2013, 12:11:56 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 28, 2013, 11:47:37 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 27, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Anyone know a torrent of The Hunt (Jagten). Danish movie from last year, supposed to be very good. Struggling to find one.

Good film alright, saw it a few weeks ago. Can't remember if was on Lovefilm or Itunes, but think it was the latter
Sound, looks good alright. Saw another Danish movie last night with the same guy who is in The Hunt and bad guy from a bond movie...
Called "Flame and Citron", set in occupied Denmark, two Danish lads in the resistance, decent enough 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 28, 2013, 12:42:49 PM
Has anyone seen the new version of Pusher? Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 28, 2013, 12:47:55 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 28, 2013, 12:11:56 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 28, 2013, 11:47:37 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 27, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Anyone know a torrent of The Hunt (Jagten). Danish movie from last year, supposed to be very good. Struggling to find one.

Good film alright, saw it a few weeks ago. Can't remember if was on Lovefilm or Itunes, but think it was the latter
Sound, looks good alright. Saw another Danish movie last night with the same guy who is in The Hunt and bad guy from a bond movie...
Called "Flame and Citron", set in occupied Denmark, two Danish lads in the resistance, decent enough 7/10
Mads Mikkelson is the chap in these. He was also in A Royal Affair which I think got some noms at the Oscars. I listen to Mark Kermode's podcast and he rares him as one of the best about at the minute.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 28, 2013, 12:52:12 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 28, 2013, 11:29:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 27, 2013, 03:31:03 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 27, 2013, 12:25:33 PM
That's great info for someone who has a clue what you're talking about MS, but for Luddites like myself you may as well be talking to the wall.

I will still rely on ONeill's well known generosity and good nature. ::)
You'd be surprised how many luddites can manage to navigate the world of torrents and use that method to download files.
Torrent clients/applications have gotten a lot less technical these days with automatic set up
, which means you don't have to understand how it works, in order to use it. Then you would be free from the clutches of O'Neill, depending on the whims of his 'generousity'.


Start a torrent thread or reactivate an old thread, to help you on your way -  should you get stuck.

Thanks for the advice (good) MS. I looked back on an old thread last night and also used the knowledge of someone a bit more techno savvy than myself and launched my foray into the world of torrents. Result? I'm still not sure of how/what I did but I was successful in a couple of my endeavours. I will continue to experiment :o.

And I thought the good advice was to get away from the shackles of O'Neill's generosity.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on February 28, 2013, 01:18:59 PM
A double-edged sword, so to speak ;).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2013, 12:11:49 PM
Watched Arbitrage last night. Didn't know much about it but thought it was a very decent show. 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on March 03, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Anyone seen Flight? Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 03, 2013, 07:13:27 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on March 03, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Anyone seen Flight? Any good?
A deep personal drama about a man's struggle with alcoholism, deja vu or crimson tide it is not. Think of "leaving las vegas".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2013, 08:35:27 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on March 03, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Anyone seen Flight? Any good?
It's decent alright. You will see worse. Opening 5 mins are good  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 03, 2013, 08:41:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2013, 08:35:27 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on March 03, 2013, 06:26:19 PM
Anyone seen Flight? Any good?
It's decent alright. You will see worse. Opening 5 mins are good  ;)

All down hill after that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on March 03, 2013, 09:23:13 PM
Anyone watched margin call? Any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 03, 2013, 11:56:50 PM
Quote from: The Worker on March 03, 2013, 09:23:13 PM
Anyone watched margin call? Any use?

Decent enough from what I remember.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on March 04, 2013, 06:17:21 AM
Quote from: AFS on March 03, 2013, 11:56:50 PM
Quote from: The Worker on March 03, 2013, 09:23:13 PM
Anyone watched margin call? Any use?

Decent enough from what I remember.
I thought it was very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 05, 2013, 12:21:10 AM
Just watched Killer Joe on DVD, that's some excellent fucked up movie making.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 05, 2013, 09:06:01 AM
Watched Killer Joe the other night, good show with a shit ending. 

Watched Ted last night, enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on March 05, 2013, 12:14:39 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on March 05, 2013, 12:21:10 AM
Just watched Killer Joe on DVD, that's some excellent fucked up movie making.
Agree, mad stuff but enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 01:22:46 PM
Anyone seen Stoker? Have seen reviews ranging from 5 star to 1 star, so safe to say it won't be everyone cup of tea!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 01:39:47 PM
Watched The hand that rocks the cradle on Tg4 last night.
Rebecca De Mornay is some bit of gear.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on March 05, 2013, 01:40:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 01:39:47 PM
Watched The hand that rocks the cradle on Tg4 last night.
Rebecca De Mornay is some bit of gear.
Said the exact same thing last night, classic 90's ride of a head on her.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 05, 2013, 01:44:53 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on March 05, 2013, 01:40:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 01:39:47 PM
Watched The hand that rocks the cradle on Tg4 last night.
Rebecca De Mornay is some bit of gear.
Said the exact same thing last night, classic 90's ride of a head on her.

Watched a 90s classic myself last night Leon . . . clinker of a movie!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rois on March 05, 2013, 01:50:36 PM
I watched about 7/8 of the film 21 last night (the card counting one - MIT students with Kevin Spacey).  The Sky Plus hadn't recorded the end of it - can someone fill me in?  Just got to the part where the two old friends won the science comp.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on March 05, 2013, 03:42:06 PM
Quote from: Rois on March 05, 2013, 01:50:36 PM
I watched about 7/8 of the film 21 last night (the card counting one - MIT students with Kevin Spacey).  The Sky Plus hadn't recorded the end of it - can someone fill me in?  Just got to the part where the two old friends won the science comp.

Good show, everything ends up ok in the end  ;) the lecturer (spacey) take the last set of winnings off him and he goes back to his old mates, film ends with the young guy telling the story of the whole experience to a Harvard entrance interview.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 08:19:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on March 05, 2013, 01:40:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 01:39:47 PM
Watched The hand that rocks the cradle on Tg4 last night.
Rebecca De Mornay is some bit of gear.
Said the exact same thing last night, classic 90's ride of a head on her.
Serious woman! Still in fine order too...

(http://i2.listal.com/image/4061674/600full-rebecca-de-mornay.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 08:24:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 08:19:06 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on March 05, 2013, 01:40:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 01:39:47 PM
Watched The hand that rocks the cradle on Tg4 last night.
Rebecca De Mornay is some bit of gear.
Said the exact same thing last night, classic 90's ride of a head on her.
Serious woman! Still in fine order too...

(http://i2.listal.com/image/4061674/600full-rebecca-de-mornay.jpg)

Excellent
What age is she?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 09:28:27 PM
53.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 05, 2013, 09:47:44 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on March 05, 2013, 03:42:06 PM
Quote from: Rois on March 05, 2013, 01:50:36 PM
I watched about 7/8 of the film 21 last night (the card counting one - MIT students with Kevin Spacey).  The Sky Plus hadn't recorded the end of it - can someone fill me in?  Just got to the part where the two old friends won the science comp.

Good show, everything ends up ok in the end  ;) the lecturer (spacey) take the last set of winnings off him and he goes back to his old mates, film ends with the young guy telling the story of the whole experience to a Harvard entrance interview.
Who got the bag of chocolate chips?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 09:49:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 09:28:27 PM
53.
Nice.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 09:54:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 09:49:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 09:28:27 PM
53.
Nice.
Last minute substitution for Debbie?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 09:57:09 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 09:54:26 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 09:49:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2013, 09:28:27 PM
53.
Nice.
Last minute substitution for Debbie?

Ménage à Trois
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on March 05, 2013, 10:16:56 PM
What about the goat?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 10:18:14 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 05, 2013, 10:16:56 PM
What about the goat?
Sold it to a Roscommon man who had lost his sheep.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on March 10, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
Just after watching Tyrannosaur. It's grim, depressing, disturbing yet excellent. What a performance by Peter Mullan and Olivia Coleman.

Not a bad directing debut by Paddy Considine, anyone know of any other films he has directed since this release? Cool music as well.

9.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 10, 2013, 12:55:09 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on March 10, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
Just after watching Tyrannosaur. It's grim, depressing, disturbing yet excellent. What a performance by Peter Mullan and Olivia Coleman.

Not a bad directing debut by Paddy Considine, anyone know of any other films he has directed since this release? Cool music as well.

9.5/10.
I havent seen it but remember a kickup at the Brits as Olivia Colman wasnt even nominated.

IMDB says he hasnt directed anything since.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 10, 2013, 10:25:21 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on March 05, 2013, 01:40:53 PM

classic 90's ride of a head on her.

Great line.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omagh_gael on March 10, 2013, 11:23:51 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 10, 2013, 12:55:09 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on March 10, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
Just after watching Tyrannosaur. It's grim, depressing, disturbing yet excellent. What a performance by Peter Mullan and Olivia Coleman.

Not a bad directing debut by Paddy Considine, anyone know of any other films he has directed since this release? Cool music as well.

9.5/10.
I havent seen it but remember a kickup at the Brits as Olivia Colman wasnt even nominated.

IMDB says he hasnt directed anything since.

Would definitely recommended it, especially if you're a Paddy Considine fan. Some of the characters are brilliant, in a vile and scummy sort of way.

Had a look through that IMDB website, appears to be a great resource.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 10, 2013, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on March 10, 2013, 11:23:51 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 10, 2013, 12:55:09 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on March 10, 2013, 12:50:53 AM
Just after watching Tyrannosaur. It's grim, depressing, disturbing yet excellent. What a performance by Peter Mullan and Olivia Coleman.

Not a bad directing debut by Paddy Considine, anyone know of any other films he has directed since this release? Cool music as well.

9.5/10.
I havent seen it but remember a kickup at the Brits Baftas as Olivia Colman wasnt even nominated.

IMDB says he hasnt directed anything since.

Would definitely recommended it, especially if you're a Paddy Considine fan. Some of the characters are brilliant, in a vile and scummy sort of way.

Had a look through that IMDB website, appears to be a great resource.
It got great reviews on release but the miserablist subject matter put me off. Might give it a lash.
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on March 10, 2013, 12:47:33 PM
It's not exactly a bundle of laughs, but a bloody good film nonetheless.
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Post by: johnneycool on March 11, 2013, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 11, 2013, 09:41:38 AM
Watched Silver Linings Playbook last night. Liked it a lot and Jennifer Lawrence is very easy on the eye- 8.5/10

I quite liked it as well, pretty quirky movie, DeNiro playing to type a bit now though.
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Post by: ballinaman on March 11, 2013, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on March 11, 2013, 11:19:39 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 11, 2013, 09:41:38 AM
Watched Silver Linings Playbook last night. Liked it a lot and Jennifer Lawrence is very easy on the eye- 8.5/10

I quite liked it as well, pretty quirky movie, DeNiro playing to type a bit now though.
Enjoyed it too. Also, the white pants....jesus!
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Post by: Hereiam on March 13, 2013, 12:25:47 PM
Watched Reck it Ralph last nite. Thought it was very good. My two young boys will be watching it later on today, hope it keeps there attention.
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Post by: tbrick18 on March 13, 2013, 12:40:32 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on March 13, 2013, 12:25:47 PM
Watched Reck it Ralph last nite. Thought it was very good. My two young boys will be watching it later on today, hope it keeps there attention.

Yeah saw it a while back, our kids loved it....nearly as much as me.
I put another one on for them recently without knowing too much about it. Ronal the Barbarian. Although its a cartoon, its definately not for the kids! Had to switch if off after 10mins with the cursing and killing! Cant wait to watch it myself though.

I saw the new Red Dawn film last weekend. A bit indifferent...not awful but not deadly. A bit forgettable. Certainly not worth going to the cinema to watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 13, 2013, 04:08:11 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on March 05, 2013, 01:40:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2013, 01:39:47 PM
Watched The hand that rocks the cradle on Tg4 last night.
Rebecca De Mornay is some bit of gear.
Said the exact same thing last night, classic 90's ride of a head on her.

She was in better form in the film Risky business

(http://cache.downloads.moviesnxs.com/thumbnails/tn-Dann-Rebecca_De_Mornay-Risky_Business-Part02.JPG)
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Post by: Dinny Breen on March 13, 2013, 06:46:01 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 25, 2013, 10:06:26 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 27, 2013, 10:05:09 PM
I watched  Searching for Sugar Man,  one of this year's oscar nominated documentaries, about a down and out  talented songwriter/musician called Rodriguez from Detroit in 1970, who made a few records then disappeared. Unknown to himself, he became thee most popular musician in pre and post apartheid SA. He became the bard for social and political change, for those 'whites' who wanted to end Apartheid.  It's hard to credit that this story is what it is. The bare facts by themselves have the makings of an incredible story. But what lifts this story to something more, is the understated dignity and love of a father and his children.
It's directed by a young Swede.

Searching for Sugar Man  is now the 2013 Oscar winning documentary film.


Also nominated for Best Documentary Film were:

Five Broken Cameras
The Gatekeepers
How to Survive a Plague
The Invisible War
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-oscars-2013-best-documentary-noms-20130109,0,7647313.story (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-oscars-2013-best-documentary-noms-20130109,0,7647313.story)

It's a safe bet that these documentary films, which finally got through the lengthy culling process, are worth a watch.
Not only that but there's a long list of excellent documentaries which made the shortlist of 15. This year was the first year that a documentary put forward. already had to have a theatrical release in order to be considered.

15 films made the shortlist for Best Documentary at the 85th Academy Awards, narrowed down from 126 qualifying documentaries
http://collider.com/2013-oscar-documentary-shortlist-includes-bully-ai-weiwei-never-sorry-the-imposter-and-searching-for-sugar-man/ (http://collider.com/2013-oscar-documentary-shortlist-includes-bully-ai-weiwei-never-sorry-the-imposter-and-searching-for-sugar-man/)

Watched Searching for Sugar Man, very enjoyable.

Did leave a little mystery around the money side, Clarence Avant seemed the prime suspect but then that wasn't what is about.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on March 23, 2013, 02:18:28 PM
2 films on telly this weekend worth watching imo

Kill List on Ch 4 Sat night 11.15pm. A headwrecker of a flick . Have selfish reasons for recommending it as I am curious as to how others think of it. Very odd.

Adventureland on 11 50 pm Sun night on BBC2. Charming film ....... a must for anyone who ever worked a crappy summer job.
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Post by: rodney trotter on March 23, 2013, 02:26:42 PM
Blood Diamond is on tomorrow night at 9, tv3, good flick.

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Post by: Armaghgeddon on March 23, 2013, 05:48:15 PM
Anyone seen cloud atlas?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2013, 11:35:10 PM
Just watched an Irish indie movie, Once, great show and the music was brillo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 24, 2013, 11:38:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2013, 11:35:10 PM
Just watched an Irish indie movie, Once, great show and the music was brillo.
Oscar-winning soundtrack.

Watched Jack Reacher tonight. Fairly average 6.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on March 25, 2013, 06:59:27 AM
Saw the film Leon: The Professional at last  from 1994. Excellent show. Natalie Portman puts in a great performance as a wain.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2013, 08:57:44 AM
End of Watch is a very good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 25, 2013, 08:58:51 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on March 25, 2013, 06:59:27 AM
Saw the film Leon: The Professional at last  from 1994. Excellent show. Natalie Portman puts in a great performance as a wain.

That's an oldie, one of my favourite all time movies. Think it was one of the first dvd's I ever bought too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2013, 10:44:46 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 25, 2013, 08:58:51 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on March 25, 2013, 06:59:27 AM
Saw the film Leon: The Professional at last  from 1994. Excellent show. Natalie Portman puts in a great performance as a wain.

That's an oldie, one of my favourite all time movies. Think it was one of the first dvd's I ever bought too.

Fcuk I'm old, I can remember buying Betamax!! I'll get ma coat
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Post by: Puckoon on March 25, 2013, 02:01:20 PM
Finally got round to watching the hobbit. Have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it, despite the best efforts of James Nesbitt. Who cast him, and why?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 25, 2013, 04:57:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2013, 10:44:46 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 25, 2013, 08:58:51 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on March 25, 2013, 06:59:27 AM
Saw the film Leon: The Professional at last  from 1994. Excellent show. Natalie Portman puts in a great performance as a wain.

That's an oldie, one of my favourite all time movies. Think it was one of the first dvd's I ever bought too.

Fcuk I'm old, I can remember buying Betamax!! I'll get ma coat

What's Betamax?  :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2013, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 23, 2013, 02:18:28 PM
2 films on telly this weekend worth watching imo

Kill List on Ch 4 Sat night 11.15pm. A headwrecker of a flick . Have selfish reasons for recommending it as I am curious as to how others think of it. Very odd.



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Post by: Armaghgeddon on March 25, 2013, 09:57:55 PM
Watched Cloud Atlas it is an interesting film to say the least. It certainly does require 100% attention throughout the three hours. It is one of those movies that you like or can't believe you spent three hours watching it.
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Post by: bennydorano on April 03, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Watched the Great & powerful Oz in Cinema today, class show, scary for younger 2.

Watching Between the Canals now on DVD, bag of shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 03, 2013, 12:05:23 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 03, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Watched the Great & powerful Oz in Cinema today, class show, scary for younger 2.

Watching Between the Canals now on DVD, bag of shite.
What age are your two? Couple of lads here (6 & 8) interested in seeing it.
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Post by: spuds on April 03, 2013, 12:15:42 AM
Anyone see Compliance ? Saw it at the weekend, wanted to leave after about 15 minutes and at various stages after but stuck it out till the end. How the story (based on true events) got so far is incredulous, some really uncomfortable viewing. The movie is a serious departure from the saccharine drivel that Hollywood etc. normally churn out and I must say am now happy I sat through it....I think !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 03, 2013, 12:59:01 AM
Saw the new Danny Boyle one, Trance. Thought it was shit. Loud and shiny and convoluted for no other reason than to be convoluted. Though, some of the ones I watched it with thought it was great, so it seems to float some boats.

Have also gone through the five best foreign language movies from this year's Oscars. All very watchable, the first two from below in particular. A special mention should be made for the young lead in War Witch; if Hollywood wanted to include a child from a relatively obscure film for their best actress category this year then Rachel Mwanza should have been the obvious choice, and not that annoying brat from Beast of the Southern Wild.

Amour - 9/10
A Royal Affair - 8.5/10
No - 7/10
War Witch - 6.5/10
Kon-Tiki - 6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 03, 2013, 08:18:02 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 03, 2013, 12:05:23 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 03, 2013, 12:03:25 AM
Watched the Great & powerful Oz in Cinema today, class show, scary for younger 2.

Watching Between the Canals now on DVD, bag of shite.
What age are your two? Couple of lads here (6 & 8) interested in seeing it.
P2 &P3. We watched it in 2D, if in 3D i'd say it would be significantly jumpy out scarier.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 03, 2013, 12:34:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 28, 2013, 12:47:55 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 28, 2013, 12:11:56 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 28, 2013, 11:47:37 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 27, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Anyone know a torrent of The Hunt (Jagten). Danish movie from last year, supposed to be very good. Struggling to find one.

Good film alright, saw it a few weeks ago. Can't remember if was on Lovefilm or Itunes, but think it was the latter
Sound, looks good alright. Saw another Danish movie last night with the same guy who is in The Hunt and bad guy from a bond movie...
Called "Flame and Citron", set in occupied Denmark, two Danish lads in the resistance, decent enough 7/10
Mads Mikkelson is the chap in these. He was also in A Royal Affair which I think got some noms at the Oscars. I listen to Mark Kermode's podcast and he rares him as one of the best about at the minute.
I found Jagten on Kickass Torrents with hard subs.
The.Hunt.[Jagten].2012.DVDRip.XviD.AC3.HORiZON-ArtSubs
But the subs read like they're machine translated. Still, you get the meaning.
It's a superb focused film dealing with the most painful of themes in a small community and Mads does play the part.

The storyline is a low key reminiscence of the full blown HBO's 'Indictment: The McMartin Trial' and other similar famous witch hunt persecutions where mentally deranged religious nutcases/social workers, fabricated the most bizarre sexual abuse cases out of figments from their own satanic nightmares.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 03, 2013, 12:45:55 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 03, 2013, 12:59:01 AM
Saw the new Danny Boyle one, Trance. Thought it was shit. Loud and shiny and convoluted for no other reason than to be convoluted. Though, some of the ones I watched it with thought it was great, so it seems to float some boats.

Have also gone through the five best foreign language movies from this year's Oscars. All very watchable, the first two from below in particular. A special mention should be made for the young lead in War Witch; if Hollywood wanted to include a child from a relatively obscure film for their best actress category this year then Rachel Mwanza should have been the obvious choice, and not that annoying brat from Beast of the Southern Wild.

Amour - 9/10
A Royal Affair - 8.5/10
No - 7/10
War Witch - 6.5/10
Kon-Tiki - 6/10

I thought Trance was a good entertaining movie. It has a 7.5 rating on imdb.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cadence on April 03, 2013, 12:53:04 PM
watched the secret in their eyes on bbciplayer this week and loved it. will be on the iplayer until the 7th apr.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01rr3tv/The_Secret_in_Their_Eyes/

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Post by: nrico2006 on April 03, 2013, 12:59:25 PM
7 Psychopaths was pretty average, that one with Bradley Cooper and J Lawrence was good.  Place Beyond the Pines out next week, that should be good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 03, 2013, 01:03:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 03, 2013, 12:34:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 28, 2013, 12:47:55 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 28, 2013, 12:11:56 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 28, 2013, 11:47:37 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 27, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Anyone know a torrent of The Hunt (Jagten). Danish movie from last year, supposed to be very good. Struggling to find one.

Good film alright, saw it a few weeks ago. Can't remember if was on Lovefilm or Itunes, but think it was the latter
Sound, looks good alright. Saw another Danish movie last night with the same guy who is in The Hunt and bad guy from a bond movie...
Called "Flame and Citron", set in occupied Denmark, two Danish lads in the resistance, decent enough 7/10
Mads Mikkelson is the chap in these. He was also in A Royal Affair which I think got some noms at the Oscars. I listen to Mark Kermode's podcast and he rares him as one of the best about at the minute.
I found Jagten on Kickass Torrents with hard subs.
The.Hunt.[Jagten].2012.DVDRip.XviD.AC3.HORiZON-ArtSubs
But the subs read like they're machine translated. Still, you get the meaning.
It's a superb focused film dealing with the most painful of themes in a small community and Mads does play the part.

The storyline is a low key reminiscence of the full blown HBO's 'Indictment: The McMartin Trial' and other similar famous witch hunt persecutions where mentally deranged religious nutcases/social workers, fabricated the most bizarre sexual abuse cases out of figments from their own satanic nightmares.
Legend. Thanks
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 03, 2013, 03:13:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 11, 2013, 09:41:38 AM
Watched Silver Linings Playbook last night. Liked it a lot and Jennifer Lawrence is very easy on the eye- 8.5/10

Watched it the other night. Thought it was boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 03, 2013, 03:19:21 PM
Just back from watching Jack the giant slayer, good auld show, love being able to take my kids as a reason to watch these movies :o!! Won't be long before they don't go, I'll have to wait on their own kids, will be a while for that..... I hope
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 03, 2013, 05:37:05 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 03, 2013, 12:45:55 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 03, 2013, 12:59:01 AM
Saw the new Danny Boyle one, Trance. Thought it was shit. Loud and shiny and convoluted for no other reason than to be convoluted. Though, some of the ones I watched it with thought it was great, so it seems to float some boats.

Have also gone through the five best foreign language movies from this year's Oscars. All very watchable, the first two from below in particular. A special mention should be made for the young lead in War Witch; if Hollywood wanted to include a child from a relatively obscure film for their best actress category this year then Rachel Mwanza should have been the obvious choice, and not that annoying brat from Beast of the Southern Wild.

Amour - 9/10
A Royal Affair - 8.5/10
No - 7/10
War Witch - 6.5/10
Kon-Tiki - 6/10

I thought Trance was a good entertaining movie. It has a 7.5 rating on imdb.

There you go, it does float some boats then. Did nothing for me. All style and no substance, after the fifth or sixth twist I was fed up.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: rodney trotter on April 03, 2013, 10:57:58 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 03, 2013, 05:37:05 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 03, 2013, 12:45:55 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 03, 2013, 12:59:01 AM
Saw the new Danny Boyle one, Trance. Thought it was shit. Loud and shiny and convoluted for no other reason than to be convoluted. Though, some of the ones I watched it with thought it was great, so it seems to float some boats.

Have also gone through the five best foreign language movies from this year's Oscars. All very watchable, the first two from below in particular. A special mention should be made for the young lead in War Witch; if Hollywood wanted to include a child from a relatively obscure film for their best actress category this year then Rachel Mwanza should have been the obvious choice, and not that annoying brat from Beast of the Southern Wild.

Amour - 9/10
A Royal Affair - 8.5/10
No - 7/10
War Witch - 6.5/10
Kon-Tiki - 6/10

I thought Trance was a good entertaining movie. It has a 7.5 rating on imdb.

There you go, it does float some boats then. Did nothing for me. All style and no substance, after the fifth or sixth twist I was fed up.

What did you then, go onto gaa board and be an annoying p***k?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on April 03, 2013, 11:36:33 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on April 03, 2013, 10:57:58 PM
What did you then, go onto gaa board and be an annoying p***k?

Settle petal. Surely that big win tonight takes some of the edge off?

And if you're still wondering, it was Argue as in disagree, dispute, etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: rodney trotter on April 04, 2013, 12:49:20 PM
Quote from: AFS on April 03, 2013, 11:36:33 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on April 03, 2013, 10:57:58 PM
What did you then, go onto gaa board and be an annoying p***k?

Settle petal. Surely that big win tonight takes some of the edge off?

And if you're still wondering, it was Argue as in disagree, dispute, etc.

No dispute about who argue is, maybe you were at the game and can let us know that he didn't play well?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on April 04, 2013, 01:22:04 PM
Stop fighting!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 04, 2013, 02:12:34 PM
'There's no fighting allowed in the war room'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on April 05, 2013, 08:43:14 AM
Quote from: cadence on April 03, 2013, 12:53:04 PM
watched the secret in their eyes on bbciplayer this week and loved it. will be on the iplayer until the 7th apr.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01rr3tv/The_Secret_in_Their_Eyes/

Top notch. There is one from the same crowd being released shortly which also has Ricardo Darin, called "Tesis sobre un homicidio"  or "Thesis on a homicide". Not read any reviews yet but was big in Argentina.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on April 05, 2013, 09:41:32 PM

Cottage in the Woods....

The lord Jaysus. Utter shite
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 05, 2013, 09:44:23 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on April 05, 2013, 09:41:32 PM

Cottage in the Woods....

The lord Jaysus. Utter shite

Is that the sequel to Cabin in the Woods....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on April 11, 2013, 02:05:48 PM

Anyone seen oblivion or broken city yet?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 13, 2013, 06:50:21 PM
Anyone seen Welcome To The Punch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on April 13, 2013, 09:34:37 PM
Just watched 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil' for the first time in ages. Best film in the world I tell ye!

Watching 'Donnie Brasco' now, great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 15, 2013, 09:09:12 PM
Anyone got a link to a download for The Place Beyond The Pines?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 15, 2013, 09:12:12 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on April 15, 2013, 09:09:12 PM
Anyone got a link to a download for The Place Beyond The Pines?
Loads of cam but nothing decent on katproxy.com last night when I was checking.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 16, 2013, 12:45:08 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 03, 2013, 12:34:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 28, 2013, 12:47:55 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 28, 2013, 12:11:56 PM
Quote from: CiKe on February 28, 2013, 11:47:37 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 27, 2013, 08:25:48 PM
Anyone know a torrent of The Hunt (Jagten). Danish movie from last year, supposed to be very good. Struggling to find one.

Good film alright, saw it a few weeks ago. Can't remember if was on Lovefilm or Itunes, but think it was the latter
Sound, looks good alright. Saw another Danish movie last night with the same guy who is in The Hunt and bad guy from a bond movie...
Called "Flame and Citron", set in occupied Denmark, two Danish lads in the resistance, decent enough 7/10
Mads Mikkelson is the chap in these. He was also in A Royal Affair which I think got some noms at the Oscars. I listen to Mark Kermode's podcast and he rares him as one of the best about at the minute.
I found Jagten on Kickass Torrents with hard subs.
The.Hunt.[Jagten].2012.DVDRip.XviD.AC3.HORiZON-ArtSubs
But the subs read like they're machine translated. Still, you get the meaning.
It's a superb focused film dealing with the most painful of themes in a small community and Mads does play the part.

The storyline is a low key reminiscence of the full blown HBO's 'Indictment: The McMartin Trial' and other similar famous witch hunt persecutions where mentally deranged religious nutcases/social workers, fabricated the most bizarre sexual abuse cases out of figments from their own satanic nightmares.
Watched it over the weekend. Well worth a look, nearly wanted to climb into the TV at how stupid the principal was, think that's what the director was going for though. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on April 16, 2013, 12:53:36 PM
Watched part of Cowboys and Aliens last night, how they got Harrison Ford to act in this movie is beyond me. I didnt even get the whole way through it, pure rubbish.
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Post by: Orior on April 16, 2013, 01:12:54 PM
I watched a movie on Film 4 last night called "Remember Me"

Good movbie and good ending to the film which I hadn't expected.




And then I turned the TV over to the news about Boston  :(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 16, 2013, 04:58:40 PM
Watched a German film at the weekend The Silence. Good flick about a two murders 20 or so years apart. A bitter/wry twist at the end as well. 7/10

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Post by: Syferus on April 16, 2013, 06:13:48 PM
Been thinking about a film I saw a while back, 1957's Sweet Smell of Success. Tony Curtis playing a unscrupulous NYC talent agent and Burt Lanchaster as the acerbic newspaper columnist that Curtis and most of high society are in trawl to.

It's a dark parody of film noir in a sense, but also one of the best noirs ever made in its own right. The dialogue is magic and the cinematography of 50's New York is by James Wong Howe, one of the greatest cinetographers of all time.

Pure Hollywood in the best sense of the term and it's criminally over-looked. Thankfully Criterion released a brilliant version of it a couple years ago or else I'd probably have missed it too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 16, 2013, 08:47:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 16, 2013, 01:12:54 PM
I watched a movie on Film 4 last night called "Remember Me"

Good movbie and good ending to the film which I hadn't expected.




And then I turned the TV over to the news about Boston  :(

Really a decent show, watched it few months back as you say the ending was top drawer.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 18, 2013, 09:06:39 AM
Not many cinemas showing place beyond the pines, the Odeon is the only one close enough to me that seems to be.  I've been looking forward to this for a year, also saw a trailer for Goslings next film Only God Forgives the other week, directed by same boyoo that did Drive.  The trailer looks unreal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Olly on April 18, 2013, 12:02:06 PM
Has there ever been a movie about wifi? My partner and I were at a hotel in Cavan recently and there was no wifi. These group of Mexicans were going mad because there was none and threatening to cuts the heads off Cavan people. I was thinking it would make a brilliant film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 18, 2013, 12:18:06 PM
Saw Tropic Thunder last night ............ well the first 10 minutes of it before the remote was put into action. Won't be bothering to watch the rest.
Have Blue Valentine lined up to watch tonight............. has been recommended by a source with a less than impecable record. Worth watching ? Sounds very "relationshipy" to me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 18, 2013, 12:26:26 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 18, 2013, 12:18:06 PM
Saw Tropic Thunder last night ............ well the first 10 minutes of it before the remote was put into action. Won't be bothering to watch the rest.
Have Blue Valentine lined up to watch tonight............. has been recommended by a source with a less than impecable record. Worth watching ? Sounds very "relationshipy" to me.

Only saw Blue Valentine a few months ago, it is very "relationshipy" but I thought it was very good.  I usually stay away from Vince Vaughan, Ben Stiller kind of films, although I did watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall last year and thought it was good.  Your man in it is the spit of Tony Baloney.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on April 18, 2013, 12:28:21 PM
The wanted with angelia jolie and morgan freeman. What a pile of shite.

How could ye Morgan, how could ye? Me and ye have fallen out
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on April 18, 2013, 12:34:18 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 11, 2011, 02:18:22 PM
Devils Double is an interesting tale of Uday Hussein and his double. Sex drugs rock n roll and violence feature prominently. It is a true story.

I thought it was very good and give it 8 out of 10. Imdb only award 6.7 out of 10.

I am only 2 years behind now.

Catching up with Netflix.

Devil's Double is a good show about a complete and utter nutcase, Saddam's son. The fact it is 'based' on a true story increases its impact. The ending was a bit lame but if they stuck to the facts then they were limited with what they could do. Better that than what they did in Argo with the completely fictional Die Hard ending.

I agree with 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on April 18, 2013, 12:35:47 PM
Quote from: Olly on April 18, 2013, 12:02:06 PM
Has there ever been a movie about wifi? My partner and I were at a hotel in Cavan recently and there was no wifi. These group of Mexicans were going mad because there was none and threatening to cuts the heads off Cavan people. I was thinking it would make a brilliant film.

Wooooooooo.............. Howl yer horses............... There is a hotel in Cavan???

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 18, 2013, 02:17:29 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2013, 12:26:26 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 18, 2013, 12:18:06 PM
Saw Tropic Thunder last night ............ well the first 10 minutes of it before the remote was put into action. Won't be bothering to watch the rest.
Have Blue Valentine lined up to watch tonight............. has been recommended by a source with a less than impecable record. Worth watching ? Sounds very "relationshipy" to me.

Only saw Blue Valentine a few months ago, it is very "relationshipy" but I thought it was very good.  I usually stay away from Vince Vaughan, Ben Stiller kind of films, although I did watch Forgetting Sarah Marshall last year and thought it was good. Your man in it is the spit of Tony Baloney.

You're right!

(http://images1.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Matthew-the-waiter-forgetting-sarah-marshall-1130576_640_425.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lawnseed on April 20, 2013, 11:44:15 PM
the cold light of day ('96) you'll never forget simon cadell the straight guy in hi de hi again in your life. great show very very disturbing. i wanted to turn it off but its a great story :-\
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 22, 2013, 10:15:21 PM
Watched Jack Reacher tonight.
Dung.
2/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on April 23, 2013, 01:24:14 PM
Finally got around to watching The Dark Knight Rises last (k)night.

There was some ropey dialogue and delivery - mainly by Michael Caine - but it did a wonderful job making a true trilogy of the films rather than the ad-hoc nonsense that passes for trilogies you see in almost every case of superhero or action films, It was rough around the edges in places but that fades away in the face of all the film's successes. Great action (as you'd expect from Nolan) and for a film nearing three hours it rarely dragged.

Half way through it felt like a good film but probably the weakest of the three Nolan Batman films, by the end of the breathless build-up to climax it felt like my favourite of the lot.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 01:27:40 PM
Anyone watched Place Beyond The Pines yet?  The limited release has hampered my efforts of hitting the cinema so far, hopefully get this weekend.  Looking forward to it for over a year as well as the upcoming Only God Forgives. 

Watched Jack Reacher, was decent enough.  Rosamund Pike is some bit of gear.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on April 23, 2013, 01:29:00 PM
kick ass torrents seems blocked on my home PC, any other decent web sites out there?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laceer on April 23, 2013, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on April 23, 2013, 01:29:00 PM
kick ass torrents seems blocked on my home PC, any other decent web sites out there?

kick ass proxy

I think a lot of the ISPs were made to block the main torrent sites recently.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2013, 01:51:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 01:27:40 PM
Anyone watched Place Beyond The Pines yet?  The limited release has hampered my efforts of hitting the cinema so far, hopefully get this weekend.  Looking forward to it for over a year as well as the upcoming Only God Forgives. 

Watched Jack Reacher, was decent enough.  Rosamund Pike is some bit of gear.
You would no doubt think twice if it was a choice between her or Ryan Gosling.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on April 23, 2013, 02:07:57 PM
I saw Oblivion at the weekend.

The star of the show was a flying spherical robot. He was cool (as were his brothers). Otherwise pretty mundane stuff. There were probably four twists in it, that kept it semi interesting, albeit only one of them was a real surprise. Although the fact they cogged a big part of the finale from another alien film was another surprise!

Neither Tom Cruise nor Morgan Freeman added a whole heap to it.

Overall, I wouldnt recommend anyone pay money to watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 03:22:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2013, 01:51:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 01:27:40 PM
Anyone watched Place Beyond The Pines yet?  The limited release has hampered my efforts of hitting the cinema so far, hopefully get this weekend.  Looking forward to it for over a year as well as the upcoming Only God Forgives. 

Watched Jack Reacher, was decent enough.  Rosamund Pike is some bit of gear.
You would no doubt think twice if it was a choice between her or Ryan Gosling.

Have Denzel and Golsing appeared together yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 23, 2013, 05:21:48 PM
Travelled 10,000 miles last week so took in a load of films on the plane:

Life of Pi - Spectacular. I read the book a few years back and he captured it perfectly. Visually stunning (even on a plane screen). 9/10
Broken City - Not bad at all. Usual performances from Crowe and Marky Mark. 5/10
Jack Reacher - Watchable - not great but not the worst. 4/10
End of Watch - really enjoyed it. I liked how it was shot. Enjoyed the characters, the setting, the build up. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2013, 07:45:40 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 03:22:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2013, 01:51:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 01:27:40 PM
Anyone watched Place Beyond The Pines yet?  The limited release has hampered my efforts of hitting the cinema so far, hopefully get this weekend.  Looking forward to it for over a year as well as the upcoming Only God Forgives. 

Watched Jack Reacher, was decent enough.  Rosamund Pike is some bit of gear.
You would no doubt think twice if it was a choice between her or Ryan Gosling.

Have Denzel and Golsing appeared together yet?
The mother lode!

Quote from: The Iceman on April 23, 2013, 05:21:48 PM
Travelled 10,000 miles last week so took in a load of films on the plane:

Life of Pi - Spectacular. I read the book a few years back and he captured it perfectly. Visually stunning (even on a plane screen). 9/10
Broken City - Not bad at all. Usual performances from Crowe and Marky Mark. 5/10
Jack Reacher - Watchable - not great but not the worst. 4/10
End of Watch - really enjoyed it. I liked how it was shot. Enjoyed the characters, the setting, the build up. 8/10

Watched it at the weekend also having lurked on my US stick for months. Same as everything you have said - really enjoyed and the missus even liked it too as she wasn't too sold on it when I told her what it was.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 23, 2013, 09:07:06 PM
The Place beyond the pines was good enough. 7 out of 10. The movie is divided into three parts with the first part being the best and the final part being the worst. That lets the movie down and is a bit of an anti climax.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 24, 2013, 08:27:09 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2013, 07:45:40 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 03:22:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2013, 01:51:55 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 23, 2013, 01:27:40 PM
Anyone watched Place Beyond The Pines yet?  The limited release has hampered my efforts of hitting the cinema so far, hopefully get this weekend.  Looking forward to it for over a year as well as the upcoming Only God Forgives. 

Watched Jack Reacher, was decent enough.  Rosamund Pike is some bit of gear.
You would no doubt think twice if it was a choice between her or Ryan Gosling.

Have Denzel and Golsing appeared together yet?
The mother lode!

Quote from: The Iceman on April 23, 2013, 05:21:48 PM
Travelled 10,000 miles last week so took in a load of films on the plane:

Life of Pi - Spectacular. I read the book a few years back and he captured it perfectly. Visually stunning (even on a plane screen). 9/10
Broken City - Not bad at all. Usual performances from Crowe and Marky Mark. 5/10
Jack Reacher - Watchable - not great but not the worst. 4/10
End of Watch - really enjoyed it. I liked how it was shot. Enjoyed the characters, the setting, the build up. 8/10

Watched it at the weekend also having lurked on my US stick for months. Same as everything you have said - really enjoyed and the missus even liked it too as she wasn't too sold on it when I told her what it was.

Thought End Of Watch was brilliant, one of the best I have seen this year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2013, 11:26:11 PM
Munich on now, not getting into the politics of it all but it's a pretty decent film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on May 08, 2013, 11:46:23 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 23, 2013, 09:07:06 PM
The Place beyond the pines was good enough. 7 out of 10. The movie is divided into three parts with the first part being the best and the final part being the worst. That lets the movie down and is a bit of an anti climax.

Saw this the other night (there's a good torrent floating about). Would sort of agree with the above. It's a decent show, but there was the potential for something really excellent there. That it fell short of this potential was a bit frustrating. There just wasn't enough punch in the third part.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2013, 11:49:30 PM
Watched The Impossible the other night, very good and just brought back how much of a disaster that was, while centering on one family it doesn't take away from the heartbreak that went on for thousands of people who were there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:11:05 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2013, 11:49:30 PM
Watched The Impossible the other night, very good and just brought back how much of a disaster that was, while centering on one family it doesn't take away from the heartbreak that went on for thousands of people who were there.

That is the worst film ever I seen in my life.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on May 09, 2013, 10:14:39 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:11:05 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2013, 11:49:30 PM
Watched The Impossible the other night, very good and just brought back how much of a disaster that was, while centering on one family it doesn't take away from the heartbreak that went on for thousands of people who were there.

That is the worst film ever I seen in my life.

You must have never seen The Cabin in the Woods. .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 09, 2013, 10:14:39 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:11:05 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2013, 11:49:30 PM
Watched The Impossible the other night, very good and just brought back how much of a disaster that was, while centering on one family it doesn't take away from the heartbreak that went on for thousands of people who were there.

That is the worst film ever I seen in my life.

You must have never seen The Cabin in the Woods. .

I heard wans chat about it on here; so ill give her a miss.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2013, 10:34:41 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 09, 2013, 10:14:39 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:11:05 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2013, 11:49:30 PM
Watched The Impossible the other night, very good and just brought back how much of a disaster that was, while centering on one family it doesn't take away from the heartbreak that went on for thousands of people who were there.

That is the worst film ever I seen in my life.

You must have never seen The Cabin in the Woods. .

I heard wans chat about it on here; so ill give her a miss.

I thought it was a good, wouldn't have spent money on it at the cinema like some ;) but was good enough for a weekend night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:53:29 PM
Ye should have went down the local instead 8) ;D :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2013, 11:19:38 PM
Quote from: AFS on May 08, 2013, 11:46:23 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 23, 2013, 09:07:06 PM
The Place beyond the pines was good enough. 7 out of 10. The movie is divided into three parts with the first part being the best and the final part being the worst. That lets the movie down and is a bit of an anti climax.

Saw this the other night (there's a good torrent floating about). Would sort of agree with the above. It's a decent show, but there was the potential for something really excellent there. That it fell short of this potential was a bit frustrating. There just wasn't enough punch in the third part.
Aye there is a screener on katproxy.com.

Watched 'What Richard Did' a couple of weeks ago and thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 10, 2013, 08:56:21 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 09, 2013, 10:14:39 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on May 09, 2013, 10:11:05 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2013, 11:49:30 PM
Watched The Impossible the other night, very good and just brought back how much of a disaster that was, while centering on one family it doesn't take away from the heartbreak that went on for thousands of people who were there.

That is the worst film ever I seen in my life.

You must have never seen The Cabin in the Woods. .

+1, I honestly don't think I will ever see anything as bad.  In saying that, Tree Of Life is the only film that I turned off after 10 minutes, pure tripe.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 09:12:12 AM
Watched The Imposter last night....crazy movie about this 23 year old French homeless guy who pretended to be a missing american boy! True story documentary movie. Ridiculous!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on May 10, 2013, 02:37:58 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 09:12:12 AM
Watched The Imposter last night....crazy movie about this 23 year old French homeless guy who pretended to be a missing american boy! True story documentary movie. Ridiculous!

Wonderful film, the twist is mind-bending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on May 10, 2013, 03:17:03 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?

You need to DL the corresponding .srt file and put it in the same location (AFAIK) this works when burning a dl'd file onto dvd anyway
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:22:13 PM
Quote from: heffo on May 10, 2013, 03:17:03 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?

You need to DL the corresponding .srt file and put it in the same location (AFAIK) this works when burning a dl'd file onto dvd anyway

Thanks heffo, I'll give it a go.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 10, 2013, 05:18:43 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Even with the subtitle file in the same file location as the avi file I haven't had much success. Keep us posted.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on May 10, 2013, 06:03:43 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 10, 2013, 05:18:43 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Even with the subtitle file in the same file location as the avi file I haven't had much success. Keep us posted.

Not a direct solution I know but use ConvertXtoDVD and burn it onto a dvd with the srt file
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 10:07:32 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Often happens. I use VLC media player. If it doesnt have the subtitles, just google them and download them separately and save them to the desktop. Then play your movie through VLC and click the subtitles track in audio/video options in the VLC player and just open your downloaded file while your movie is playing and off you go!

it's only way for it to work unless they are hard coded onto file on your usb. Just have to vlc and hdmi cable it and do steps above for it to work.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on May 10, 2013, 10:24:31 PM
Netflix  >:(

I spent 1 hr 53 minutes watching Killing Bono only to find out its fictional.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 08:41:14 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 10, 2013, 05:18:43 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Even with the subtitle file in the same file location as the avi file I haven't had much success. Keep us posted.
Will do Tony
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 08:43:51 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 10:07:32 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Often happens. I use VLC media player. If it doesnt have the subtitles, just google them and download them separately and save them to the desktop. Then play your movie through VLC and click the subtitles track in audio/video options in the VLC player and just open your downloaded file while your movie is playing and off you go!

it's only way for it to work unless they are hard coded onto file on your usb. Just have to vlc and hdmi cable it and do steps above for it to work.
I'll give that a try Ballinaman. Reason I ask, is after reading those few reviews for The Imposter here, I read more reviews online and it's getting rave reports. Would like to to see it but I assume there are subtitles needed for the parts of it set in Madrid!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on May 11, 2013, 08:53:31 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 08:43:51 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 10:07:32 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Often happens. I use VLC media player. If it doesnt have the subtitles, just google them and download them separately and save them to the desktop. Then play your movie through VLC and click the subtitles track in audio/video options in the VLC player and just open your downloaded file while your movie is playing and off you go!

it's only way for it to work unless they are hard coded onto file on your usb. Just have to vlc and hdmi cable it and do steps above for it to work.
I'll give that a try Ballinaman. Reason I ask, is after reading those few reviews for The Imposter here, I read more reviews online and it's getting rave reports. Would like to to see it but I assume there are subtitles needed for the parts of it set in Madrid!

Nope -  what little Spanish there is is hard-coded.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 11, 2013, 08:53:31 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 08:43:51 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 10:07:32 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Often happens. I use VLC media player. If it doesnt have the subtitles, just google them and download them separately and save them to the desktop. Then play your movie through VLC and click the subtitles track in audio/video options in the VLC player and just open your downloaded file while your movie is playing and off you go!

it's only way for it to work unless they are hard coded onto file on your usb. Just have to vlc and hdmi cable it and do steps above for it to work.
I'll give that a try Ballinaman. Reason I ask, is after reading those few reviews for The Imposter here, I read more reviews online and it's getting rave reports. Would like to to see it but I assume there are subtitles needed for the parts of it set in Madrid!

Nope -  what little Spanish there is is hard-coded.

Really?! Good stuff!  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on May 11, 2013, 09:12:25 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 11, 2013, 08:53:31 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 08:43:51 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 10:07:32 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Often happens. I use VLC media player. If it doesnt have the subtitles, just google them and download them separately and save them to the desktop. Then play your movie through VLC and click the subtitles track in audio/video options in the VLC player and just open your downloaded file while your movie is playing and off you go!

it's only way for it to work unless they are hard coded onto file on your usb. Just have to vlc and hdmi cable it and do steps above for it to work.
I'll give that a try Ballinaman. Reason I ask, is after reading those few reviews for The Imposter here, I read more reviews online and it's getting rave reports. Would like to to see it but I assume there are subtitles needed for the parts of it set in Madrid!

Nope -  what little Spanish there is is hard-coded.

Really?! Good stuff!  :)

Had a look through my file for you just to be sure so you should be very safe. A lot of the story is being retold by the participants in English so there is actually very little Spanish to begin with. You're in for a treat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 09:51:54 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 11, 2013, 09:12:25 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 11, 2013, 08:53:31 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 11, 2013, 08:43:51 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on May 10, 2013, 10:07:32 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on May 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM
Bit of help required! The odd time when a film is downloaded and watched off a usb on the TV,scenes with foreign languages which should have subtitles, don't have them. Is there any way to combine the subtitles file with the video for watching on tv off the USB? Or will it only work on media player etc?
Often happens. I use VLC media player. If it doesnt have the subtitles, just google them and download them separately and save them to the desktop. Then play your movie through VLC and click the subtitles track in audio/video options in the VLC player and just open your downloaded file while your movie is playing and off you go!

it's only way for it to work unless they are hard coded onto file on your usb. Just have to vlc and hdmi cable it and do steps above for it to work.
I'll give that a try Ballinaman. Reason I ask, is after reading those few reviews for The Imposter here, I read more reviews online and it's getting rave reports. Would like to to see it but I assume there are subtitles needed for the parts of it set in Madrid!

Nope -  what little Spanish there is is hard-coded.

Really?! Good stuff!  :)

Had a look through my file for you just to be sure so you should be very safe. A lot of the story is being retold by the participants in English so there is actually very little Spanish to begin with. You're in for a treat.

Thanks syferus, gentleman! Hope this lives up to the expectations!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on May 17, 2013, 09:24:46 AM
Anyone come across a good screener for Mud? Despite Matthew McConnaughey, it's meant to be excellent. Every torrent I've tried to date has been corrupt.

Also, without the slightest tinge of guilt or embarrassment, I can't wait to see Fast 6 after how mindlessly enjoyable Fast 5 was.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on May 17, 2013, 09:28:32 AM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2013, 09:24:46 AM
Anyone come across a good screener for Mud? Despite Matthew McConnaughey, it's meant to be excellent. Every torrent I've tried to date has been corrupt.

Also, without the slightest tinge of guilt or embarrassment, I can't wait to see Fast 6 after how mindlessly enjoyable Fast 5 was.

Have to shamefully agree to this, found it a decent (leave the brain at the door) watch.  :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2013, 09:53:54 AM
Watched Ironman 3 the other night. It was just alright I still think the first one wast the best.

Think I might give the Star Trek's a rattle as I've heard they are very good. Anybody any opinions on them?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on May 17, 2013, 10:21:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2013, 09:53:54 AM
Watched Ironman 3 the other night. It was just alright I still think the first one wast the best.

Think I might give the Star Trek's a rattle as I've heard they are very good. Anybody any opinions on them?

Ive an opinion you watch some shite!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2013, 10:37:05 AM
You would know all about shite watching that football youse hoors serve up in North Derry!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on May 17, 2013, 10:40:50 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2013, 10:37:05 AM
You would know all about shite watching that football youse hoors serve up in North Derry!!!

Ah the football is worse screenexile over in Liverpool!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on May 17, 2013, 11:24:03 PM
As expected, Fast and Furious 6 was exceptional fun. Utter, utter nonsense but more fun than I've had than any film recently.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on May 17, 2013, 11:58:39 PM
Iron Man 3 was a bit disappointing compared to the others.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 18, 2013, 02:21:17 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2013, 11:24:03 PM
As expected, Fast and Furious 6 was exceptional fun. Utter, utter nonsense but more fun than I've had than any film recently.
The kids have seen clips and are going nuts to see it. I think it is a 12A.

Any parents out there have guidance on what sort of age you could start going to 12As?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on May 18, 2013, 03:34:50 PM
There are some "fucks" and "shits" in there. None of the violence is particularly gory in anyway and I'd imagine kids probably wouldn't even notice it there's that many explosions going on about the place. I'd say a ten year old would probably be able to enjoy it without being unduly influenced in any particular way or exposed to anything they're not familiar with. Anything slightly racy (quite a few shots of hot pants and arses) would probably go over their heads.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 18, 2013, 04:01:18 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 18, 2013, 03:34:50 PM
There are some "f**ks" and "shits" in there. None of the violence is particularly gory in anyway and I'd imagine kids probably wouldn't even notice it there's that many explosions going on about the place. I'd say a ten year old would probably be able to enjoy it without being unduly influenced in any particular way or exposed to anything they're not familiar with. Anything slightly racy (quite a few shots of hot pants and arses) would probably go over their heads.
I'll keep an eye out for that  ;)

I'll see what the BBFC say about it but the missus will have none of it if there is any bad language!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 21, 2013, 08:54:54 AM
Les Miserables was turned off after 15 minutes.  I wouldn't be the biggest fan of musicals, but it looked good and I didn't expect the whole film to be singing, every single line.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on May 21, 2013, 09:02:55 AM
Great Gatsby - Truely awful movie!! Wanted to leave after half an hour but the missus was having none of it!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on May 21, 2013, 09:08:38 AM
Watched the new Total Recall last night, watchable enough without being engaging really on many levels.

Dont know if it is Colin Farrell or not but just was no attachment to any of the main characters to make you even care what happened to them.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2013, 11:27:33 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 21, 2013, 08:54:54 AM
Les Miserables was turned off after 15 minutes.  I wouldn't be the biggest fan of musicals, but it looked good and I didn't expect the whole film to be singing, every single line.

It's a musical and a classic at that. Thought it was a brilliant show and the singing was great, was better watched in the cinema though I'd much prefer to see it at the theater
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 21, 2013, 12:44:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2013, 11:27:33 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 21, 2013, 08:54:54 AM
Les Miserables was turned off after 15 minutes.  I wouldn't be the biggest fan of musicals, but it looked good and I didn't expect the whole film to be singing, every single line.

It's a musical and a classic at that. Thought it was a brilliant show and the singing was great, was better watched in the cinema though I'd much prefer to see it at the theater

Most musicals on the big screen are not continuous singing the whole time, usually break into a few songs every now and again which is ok.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2013, 12:48:31 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 21, 2013, 12:44:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2013, 11:27:33 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 21, 2013, 08:54:54 AM
Les Miserables was turned off after 15 minutes.  I wouldn't be the biggest fan of musicals, but it looked good and I didn't expect the whole film to be singing, every single line.

It's a musical and a classic at that. Thought it was a brilliant show and the singing was great, was better watched in the cinema though I'd much prefer to see it at the theater

Most musicals on the big screen are not continuous singing the whole time, usually break into a few songs every now and again which is ok.

Aye Grease was ;D  but this was based on the actual musical, and I think the Madonna one was all singing though I didn't like that one
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on May 21, 2013, 10:37:15 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on May 21, 2013, 09:02:55 AM
Great Gatsby - Truely awful movie!! Wanted to leave after half an hour but the missus was having none of it!!
In the world of GAA board one line movie reviews that could well mean that this a film of great interest.
Just as a 5 star endorsement is a clear warning to stay well away.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on May 24, 2013, 12:40:05 AM
http://www.sporcle.com/games/tom/quote-from-the-movie-taken (http://www.sporcle.com/games/tom/quote-from-the-movie-taken)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 24, 2013, 11:52:10 AM
Bought the Lord of The Rings the other week on blu-ray, had originally saw them when they came out but only watched them once and they didn't leave a huge impression on me so I thought there must be more to the hype so have just finished watching all 3 and to be honest I still don't get the hype.  I honestly don't think I have had to watch anything as boring in my life, each 3 hour film has been a struggle that has actually taken multiple nights to watch due to the boring nature of the movies.  Over-rated would be an understatement.

On another note, anyone seen Gangster Squad yet - any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bingo on May 24, 2013, 12:28:52 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 24, 2013, 11:52:10 AM
Bought the Lord of The Rings the other week on blu-ray, had originally saw them when they came out but only watched them once and they didn't leave a huge impression on me so I thought there must be more to the hype so have just finished watching all 3 and to be honest I still don't get the hype.  I honestly don't think I have had to watch anything as boring in my life, each 3 hour film has been a struggle that has actually taken multiple nights to watch due to the boring nature of the movies.  Over-rated would be an understatement.

On another note, anyone seen Gangster Squad yet - any good?

I loved the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers the best I thought, maybe last half hour of last one dragged a bit.

Seen Gangster Squad, not bad, expected better to be honest as I enjoy those type of Movies. Don't be expecting The Untouchables though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 24, 2013, 04:14:41 PM
watched The Hobbit - thought it looked great but a tad drawn out. Think the series would be better watched before the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
when the kids are old enough to watch them I'd say we'll watch them in that order....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stew on May 24, 2013, 05:02:07 PM
Very disappointed in Star Trek, Into Darkness, it had none of the edge of the last movie and instead they threw in the odd shit bomb or used the word bastard to try and be edgy.

I was really looking forward to this but it was a real disappointment.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 24, 2013, 06:36:32 PM
Saw the new Dwayne Johnson aka "The Rock" movie called Snitch. Well I have to say, he really put in a stellar performance in this movie, shocked by the depth and layers of both the script and characters. What I really enjoyed.........ah, I can't do it....absolute bollix!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on June 05, 2013, 07:55:03 AM
So I watched the new fast and furious installment and I need some clarification.
At the end during the credits they showed the Asian guy getting blown up in Tokyo. This was a cut out from Fast and the Furuous Tokyo Drift. So are they saying that film was supposedly after all the other ones or did they seriously just rip off that scene and think nobody would notice??
I've enjoyed them but they are getting a bit much.....

Watched After Earth this week too. Wasn't fussed. 5:10. Expected more.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on June 05, 2013, 07:59:10 AM
Mud is quality. Go see it 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on June 05, 2013, 08:25:24 AM
Anyone seen 22 Bullets Jean Reno?

Interested to see what anyone else makes of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 05, 2013, 10:42:27 AM
Watched an enjoyable Brit show last night  'I'll give it a year' predictable but good enough laughs
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on June 09, 2013, 11:12:48 PM
Hangover 3.
Yawn....2/10
They should really have stopped after the first one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lawnseed on June 09, 2013, 11:39:05 PM
i see will smith and will og in a film together.. looks like a hell of a lot of cgi crap.. still they must have really bonded while they were jumping around infront of that blue screen together ::) dont think they'll be getting any of my money
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on June 10, 2013, 07:33:44 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on June 05, 2013, 07:55:03 AM
So I watched the new fast and furious installment and I need some clarification.
At the end during the credits they showed the Asian guy getting blown up in Tokyo. This was a cut out from Fast and the Furuous Tokyo Drift. So are they saying that film was supposedly after all the other ones or did they seriously just rip off that scene and think nobody would notice??
I've enjoyed them but they are getting a bit much.....

Watched After Earth this week too. Wasn't fussed. 5:10. Expected more.

That's exactly what they're saying. Did you not cop when he died in the 3rd film and then turned up in the next one?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 10, 2013, 09:14:43 AM
Flight - very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on June 10, 2013, 10:23:40 AM
The Iceman - thought it was very good. Michael Shannon was excellent and am looking forward to seeing him in Man of Steel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on June 10, 2013, 11:02:29 AM
Quote from: gallsman on June 10, 2013, 10:23:40 AM
The Iceman - thought it was very good. Michael Shannon was excellent and am looking forward to seeing him in Man of Steel.

Thanks for that. Read the book and was wondering how film would pan out. Think RK's mother was Irish born.
According to the book he was some "operator". Did the film mention the brother?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on June 10, 2013, 11:20:27 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 10, 2013, 11:02:29 AM
Quote from: gallsman on June 10, 2013, 10:23:40 AM
The Iceman - thought it was very good. Michael Shannon was excellent and am looking forward to seeing him in Man of Steel.

Thanks for that. Read the book and was wondering how film would pan out. Think RK's mother was Irish born.
According to the book he was some "operator". Did the film mention the brother?

Brief appearance of one brother. I hadn't read book and new nothing of the story but read up on him afterwards on Wiki. Film leaves a good bit out by the sound of it. Enjoyable nonetheless.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stpauls on June 10, 2013, 02:54:28 PM
Do not go and see The Purge, total and utter shite!! That is all!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on June 12, 2013, 12:02:09 PM
I don't know if it's been mentioned here before, but I watched Les Diaboliques last night. (French, 1955, B&W, subtitled, directed by H.G. Clouzot, who directed The Wages Of Fear). Highly recommended.  I hadn't heard of it before, but apparently it's widely regarded as a classic psychological thriller.

It's pretty much like a Hitchcock thriller. In fact, Hitchcock was allegedly beaten to the signing of the rights to it by half an hour.

Don't give up on it - after twenty minutes, I was going to abandon it, but as it went on the plot became fascinating. And you can't watch it without being convinced that Peter Falk stole his Columbo persona from the detective in this, though it, in turn, is said to be based on the detective in Crime and Punishment.

Anyway – a very enjoyable couple of hours.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2013, 07:49:56 PM
Man of Steel 7.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on June 16, 2013, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2013, 07:49:56 PM
Man of Steel 7.5/10.

Would agree with that. Enjoyable but I thought there was nothing new in it for anyone remotely familiar with the Superman back story. Not as good as any of the three Batman films but worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2013, 08:52:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 16, 2013, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2013, 07:49:56 PM
Man of Steel 7.5/10.

Would agree with that. Enjoyable but I thought there was nothing new in it for anyone remotely familiar with the Superman back story. Not as good as any of the three Batman films but worth a watch.
The kids loved it but I was hoping it would have less of the darkness of the Batman and recent Spiderman flicks. It missed a lot of the heart, innocence and humour of the original imo. Decent enough though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 17, 2013, 09:14:44 AM
Zero Dark Thirty was very good, Jessica Chastain being in it obviously helps too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 17, 2013, 03:26:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 17, 2013, 09:14:44 AM
Zero Dark Thirty was very good, Jessica Chastain being in it obviously helps too.

Please tell me they didn't cast her as Hilary Clinton!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on June 20, 2013, 03:14:55 PM
Seen an odd film last night called Sightseers. English flick about a distrurbed  Black Country ( I think) couple caravanning. Wouldn't  be to everyone's taste ............grim and disturbing enough in places.

Watched Hitchcock also. So so.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: No Soloing on July 04, 2013, 01:13:55 PM
Watched Tyrannosaur last night. Paddy Considine's directorial debut.
The blurb doesnt sound too good and its a bit gritty but I thought it was first class.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204340/

I know its been talked about before, but heads up for another Considine movie - acting this time - Dead Mans Shoes is on Film 4 this Sunday.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 04, 2013, 01:41:50 PM
Saw World War Z last week....went in thinking/wanting to hate it. Wasn't too bad at all! Worth a look
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 04, 2013, 01:41:50 PM
Saw World War Z last week....went in thinking/wanting to hate it. Wasn't too bad at all! Worth a look

Reading the book at the moment.  Looking forward to seeing the movie.
Did you see it in 3D?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on July 04, 2013, 04:32:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 04, 2013, 01:41:50 PM
Saw World War Z last week....went in thinking/wanting to hate it. Wasn't too bad at all! Worth a look

Reading the book at the moment.  Looking forward to seeing the movie.
Did you see it in 3D?

Did you read the 2D or 3D version?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 04:36:06 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on July 04, 2013, 04:32:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 04, 2013, 01:41:50 PM
Saw World War Z last week....went in thinking/wanting to hate it. Wasn't too bad at all! Worth a look

Reading the book at the moment.  Looking forward to seeing the movie.
Did you see it in 3D?

Did you read the 2D or 3D version?

Very funny. Hard to beat the British wit....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on July 04, 2013, 04:45:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 04:36:06 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on July 04, 2013, 04:32:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 04, 2013, 01:41:50 PM
Saw World War Z last week....went in thinking/wanting to hate it. Wasn't too bad at all! Worth a look

Reading the book at the moment.  Looking forward to seeing the movie.
Did you see it in 3D?

Did you read the 2D or 3D version?

Very funny. Hard to beat the British wit....
I heard the 2D version was a bit flat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 04, 2013, 04:55:37 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 04, 2013, 03:51:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 04, 2013, 01:41:50 PM
Saw World War Z last week....went in thinking/wanting to hate it. Wasn't too bad at all! Worth a look

Reading the book at the moment.  Looking forward to seeing the movie.
Did you see it in 3D?
2D, heard a review that said 3D adds nothing to it. You'll enjoy it, different from the book a fair bit but still good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 23, 2013, 11:38:25 PM
Watched Fourth kind there now!!! I wish I had have been abducted during it, christ it was pants
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 24, 2013, 08:13:11 AM
Cloud Atlas was pretty good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on July 24, 2013, 09:30:03 AM

Was it? Was looking forward to it then the reviews were so poor I didn't bother
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 24, 2013, 09:55:44 AM
Quote from: DuffleKing on July 24, 2013, 09:30:03 AM

Was it? Was looking forward to it then the reviews were so poor I didn't bother

Wouldn't be for everyone but I liked it, pretty intricate though. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2013, 10:26:27 AM
Watched a couple of films last night:

Salt - 4/10 Ket. Angelina helps though.

Dead Mans Shoes - 9/10 thought it was brilliant. Well written and well acted. Excellent film. Pretty dark stuff though . . .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 24, 2013, 10:41:00 AM
Anyone ever watch the George Clooney - The American

unbelievably self indulgent tosh, couldnt believe I had sat through it once it was over.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 24, 2013, 10:45:53 AM
I thought Cloud Atlas was very good.

Watched Olympus has Fallen the other night.
Harmless enough way to spend a few hours I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 24, 2013, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 24, 2013, 10:41:00 AM
Anyone ever watch the George Clooney - The American

unbelievably self indulgent tosh, couldnt believe I had sat through it once it was over.

Actually really liked it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 24, 2013, 11:37:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 24, 2013, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 24, 2013, 10:41:00 AM
Anyone ever watch the George Clooney - The American

unbelievably self indulgent tosh, couldnt believe I had sat through it once it was over.

Actually really liked it.

I started off liking it, thinking it was going to be a nice watch, but the plot never developed and just ended up being an hour and half of George be gloomy George.

Maybe that's your thing Nrico  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2013, 12:14:31 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 24, 2013, 11:37:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 24, 2013, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 24, 2013, 10:41:00 AM
Anyone ever watch the George Clooney - The American

unbelievably self indulgent tosh, couldnt believe I had sat through it once it was over.

Actually really liked it.

I started off liking it, thinking it was going to be a nice watch, but the plot never developed and just ended up being an hour and half of George be gloomy George.

Maybe that's your thing Nrico  ;)

I agree. Another artsy fartsy film about a man going through a mid life crisis. A watered down American Beauty. 2 Dungbags of films!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 06:28:11 PM
Mud is on torrent download now. Class movie, worth a look!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 24, 2013, 06:38:05 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 06:28:11 PM
Mud is on torrent download now. Class movie, worth a look!
Which torrent would you go to if you were into that sort of thing?

Asking for a friend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 24, 2013, 07:18:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 24, 2013, 06:38:05 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 06:28:11 PM
Mud is on torrent download now. Class movie, worth a look!
Which torrent would you go to if you were into that sort of thing?

Asking for a friend.

http://188.126.64.107/browse.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthepiratebay.sx%2Ftorrent%2F8733399%2FMud_%282012%29_720p_BrRip_x264_-_YIFY&b=0
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on July 24, 2013, 09:07:27 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 24, 2013, 07:18:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 24, 2013, 06:38:05 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 06:28:11 PM
Mud is on torrent download now. Class movie, worth a look!
Which torrent would you go to if you were into that sort of thing?

Asking for a friend.

http://188.126.64.107/browse.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthepiratebay.sx%2Ftorrent%2F8733399%2FMud_%282012%29_720p_BrRip_x264_-_YIFY&b=0

My friend was wondering if the quality is good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 09:30:08 PM
Yep, perfect. I got it off kickasstorrents site because the auld pirate bay is blocked by UPC these days...the pricks!

http://kickass.to/mud-2013-webrip-xvid-ac3-war-t7649364.html
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on July 24, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 09:30:08 PM
Yep, perfect. I got it off kickasstorrents site because the auld pirate bay is blocked by UPC these days...the pricks!

http://kickass.to/mud-2013-webrip-xvid-ac3-war-t7649364.html

http://pirateproxy.net/

You welcome, baby.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on July 25, 2013, 09:19:47 PM
An interesting documentary on a few lads trying to pass the Master Sommelier exam.

http://thefile.me/13r5t15lkqv1

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 25, 2013, 09:29:44 PM
http://www.nydailynews.com/rocky-spin-off-creed-works-report-article-1.1407895 (http://www.nydailynews.com/rocky-spin-off-creed-works-report-article-1.1407895)
thought a few of yous might be interested....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on July 25, 2013, 09:34:14 PM
If he ain't played by the Rock I ain't interested. Adriaaaaaan.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 25, 2013, 09:54:13 PM
it says Stallone will play Rocky and train the Creed kid.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on July 25, 2013, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 25, 2013, 09:54:13 PM
it says Stallone will play Rocky and train the Creed kid.....

Why the hell wouldn't Creed be training his own grandson? Don't make it about you, Rocky.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 25, 2013, 09:58:38 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 25, 2013, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 25, 2013, 09:54:13 PM
it says Stallone will play Rocky and train the Creed kid.....

Why the hell wouldn't Creed be training his own grandson? Don't make it about you, Rocky.

Creed was killed by Ivan Drago in Rocky IV
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 25, 2013, 09:59:41 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 25, 2013, 09:29:44 PM
http://www.nydailynews.com/rocky-spin-off-creed-works-report-article-1.1407895 (http://www.nydailynews.com/rocky-spin-off-creed-works-report-article-1.1407895)
thought a few of yous might be interested....

Deadly  :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on July 25, 2013, 10:15:35 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 25, 2013, 09:58:38 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 25, 2013, 09:57:30 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 25, 2013, 09:54:13 PM
it says Stallone will play Rocky and train the Creed kid.....

Why the hell wouldn't Creed be training his own grandson? Don't make it about you, Rocky.

Creed was killed by Ivan Drago in Rocky IV

Damnit, I knew I zoned out on something. I actually looked up Creed's actor to see if be was still alive before I posted that!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on July 25, 2013, 10:20:39 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 25, 2013, 09:58:38 PM
Creed was killed by Ivan Drago in Rocky IV

Any excuse for a bit of James Brown, IV was my favourite of the Rocky series.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeoHcB9_wss
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 25, 2013, 10:25:01 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on July 25, 2013, 10:20:39 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 25, 2013, 09:58:38 PM
Creed was killed by Ivan Drago in Rocky IV

Any excuse for a bit of James Brown, IV was my favourite of the Rocky series.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeoHcB9_wss

Was good but Rocky III with Clubber Lang was my favourite.
Mickey dying always sets me off  :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on July 25, 2013, 11:53:31 PM
Finally watched Trance. Bollocks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 26, 2013, 12:03:55 PM
West of Memphis. Peter Jackson produced documentary about the notorious West Memphis 3 case in Arkansas.

Shocking that to this day, while released and generally acknowledged by the families of all the victims as being innocent, the three men convicted are still considered guilty.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 26, 2013, 09:36:47 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 24, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 09:30:08 PM
Yep, perfect. I got it off kickasstorrents site because the auld pirate bay is blocked by UPC these days...the pricks!

http://kickass.to/mud-2013-webrip-xvid-ac3-war-t7649364.html

http://pirateproxy.net/

You welcome, baby.
Both already blocked  >:(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on July 26, 2013, 10:08:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 26, 2013, 09:36:47 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 24, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 09:30:08 PM
Yep, perfect. I got it off kickasstorrents site because the auld pirate bay is blocked by UPC these days...the pricks!

http://kickass.to/mud-2013-webrip-xvid-ac3-war-t7649364.html

http://pirateproxy.net/

You welcome, baby.
Both already blocked  >:(

http://come.in/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 26, 2013, 10:12:02 PM
Quote from: AFS on July 26, 2013, 10:08:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 26, 2013, 09:36:47 PM
Quote from: Syferus on July 24, 2013, 09:40:08 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 24, 2013, 09:30:08 PM
Yep, perfect. I got it off kickasstorrents site because the auld pirate bay is blocked by UPC these days...the pricks!

http://kickass.to/mud-2013-webrip-xvid-ac3-war-t7649364.html

http://pirateproxy.net/

You welcome, baby.
Both already blocked  >:(

http://come.in/
Got it downloading elsewhere but cheers AFS.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on August 07, 2013, 01:30:14 PM
Any reviews yet of the Alan Partridge movie?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 07, 2013, 09:59:09 PM
Sharknado on Syfy channel at the moment... ;D

So bad it's good !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 07, 2013, 10:25:09 PM
Fuckin Sharknado!  ;D

Cant wait for Sharknoceros
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on August 07, 2013, 11:22:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 07, 2013, 01:30:14 PM
Any reviews yet of the Alan Partridge movie?

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on August 07, 2013, 11:55:24 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 07, 2013, 09:59:09 PM
Sharknado on Syfy channel at the moment... ;D

So bad it's good !

Sharknado - its real...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23610105 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23610105)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: grounded on August 08, 2013, 12:01:03 AM
Just watched The Conjuring, won't sleep for a week!


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: southdown on August 08, 2013, 09:26:07 AM
I was at Alpha Papa last night, I'm a huge AP fan and I thought it was a let down.  He's just too old, I was hoping for a lot more.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2013, 11:38:53 AM
Gonna take the childer to either Despicable Me 2 or Monsters University? Anyone seen either or both and able to offer an opinion?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on August 08, 2013, 11:53:05 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2013, 11:38:53 AM
Gonna take the childer to either Despicable Me 2 or Monsters University? Anyone seen either or both and able to offer an opinion?

Took nieces to Despicable Me 2 at weekend. They loved it. I found it enjoyable, not as good as the first. No match for a Pixar film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on August 08, 2013, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2013, 11:38:53 AM
Gonna take the childer to either Despicable Me 2 or Monsters University? Anyone seen either or both and able to offer an opinion?

I have seen both, both good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 09, 2013, 08:39:36 AM
Saw Oblivion at the weekend, pure dirt.  Also saw What Doesn't Kill You which was pretty good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on August 09, 2013, 08:53:15 AM
Seen Olympus has fallen, dodgy enough and very porous plot at times.  The craic about deactivating the nukes, and the yanks overlooking the "oh no he is going to deactivate them on the ground and turn the states into a nuclear wasteland" was preposterous.  It felt a wee bit makey uppy at times.

After watching the series recently I watched the film Hannibal.  Julianne Moore is terrible in it, I suppose hard act to follow Jodie Foster, but still a good film. Not a patch on the book, I think I might even give it another read.

Also Sky + a film a while a go but the woman never let me watch it, so I got a chance the other night to give it a go.  Remember my da always saying it was a great show.  Serpico.  Thought it was really good and Pacino was brilliant in it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 09, 2013, 08:58:05 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on August 09, 2013, 08:53:15 AM
Seen Olympus has fallen, dodgy enough and very porous plot at times.  The craic about deactivating the nukes, and the yanks overlooking the "oh no he is going to deactivate them on the ground and turn the states into a nuclear wasteland" was preposterous.  It felt a wee bit makey uppy at times.

After watching the series recently I watched the film Hannibal.  Julianne Moore is terrible in it, I suppose hard act to follow Jodie Foster, but still a good film. Not a patch on the book, I think I might even give it another read.

Also Sky + a film a while a go but the woman never let me watch it, so I got a chance the other night to give it a go.  Remember my da always saying it was a great show.  Serpico.  Thought it was really good and Pacino was brilliant in it

Thought Hannibal was pretty poor when I watched it years ago but loved Red Dragon when it came out the following year and have watched it a lot since.  Maybe will give Hannibal another shot after watching the tv show too.  Actually bought Serpico 3 or 4 years ago on DVD as it was only £3 in Tescos but have never got around to watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 09, 2013, 09:42:04 AM
Went to see Monsters University - very good but not as good as the original.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggysego on August 09, 2013, 01:23:02 PM
Saw Red 2 at the start of the week. Excellent film and even better than the first. John Malovich was brilliant in it, as pr usual.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 17, 2013, 12:18:22 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on August 09, 2013, 08:53:15 AM
Seen Olympus has fallen, dodgy enough and very porous plot at times.  The craic about deactivating the nukes, and the yanks overlooking the "oh no he is going to deactivate them on the ground and turn the states into a nuclear wasteland" was preposterous.  It felt a wee bit makey uppy at times.

After watching the series recently I watched the film Hannibal.  Julianne Moore is terrible in it, I suppose hard act to follow Jodie Foster, but still a good film. Not a patch on the book, I think I might even give it another read.

Also Sky + a film a while a go but the woman never let me watch it, so I got a chance the other night to give it a go.  Remember my da always saying it was a great show.  Serpico.   Thought it was really good and Pacino was brilliant in it

Top film, liked that you will also like Cruising, same time but great show all the same, just finished watching one flew over, never ages brilliant show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 20, 2013, 02:23:08 PM
Watched Killing them Softly with Brad Pitt last night, woeful.

It's attempt to be edgy and cool yet with a hard edge completely failed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 20, 2013, 02:28:38 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 20, 2013, 02:23:08 PM
Watched Killing them Softly with Brad Pitt last night, woeful.

It's attempt to be edgy and cool yet with a hard edge completely failed.
Watched it the other night as well, poor stuff, i expected it to be quite good, but as you say, completely failed.
It tried to play the story along with this political backdrop which seemed to be of no relevance at all other that to make you think it was trying to say something worthwhile, which i dont think it was
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Celt_Man on August 20, 2013, 02:56:50 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 20, 2013, 02:28:38 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 20, 2013, 02:23:08 PM
Watched Killing them Softly with Brad Pitt last night, woeful.

It's attempt to be edgy and cool yet with a hard edge completely failed.
Watched it the other night as well, poor stuff, i expected it to be quite good, but as you say, completely failed.
It tried to play the story along with this political backdrop which seemed to be of no relevance at all other that to make you think it was trying to say something worthwhile, which i dont think it was

It was horrendous
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 20, 2013, 03:34:35 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 20, 2013, 02:28:38 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 20, 2013, 02:23:08 PM
Watched Killing them Softly with Brad Pitt last night, woeful.

It's attempt to be edgy and cool yet with a hard edge completely failed.
Watched it the other night as well, poor stuff, i expected it to be quite good, but as you say, completely failed.
It tried to play the story along with this political backdrop which seemed to be of no relevance at all other that to make you think it was trying to say something worthwhile, which i dont think it was

Yeah it tried to use Obama in the background to aid the story just was so misplaced at times it sounded and felt so forced.

what was the message they were trying to get across, America is on its knees so junkies need to rip off card games? No logic
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 20, 2013, 04:06:24 PM
Saw Dark Skies last week, very good show in the same vein as Signs.  Also watched Olympus Has Fallen and it wasn't bad. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: southdown on August 20, 2013, 04:21:34 PM
Any reports on 2 Guns with Denzel?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 20, 2013, 10:30:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.
Good call on Shadow Dancer. Must download seek that out in Xtravision as it gpt pretty good reviews on release and I forgot all about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on August 20, 2013, 10:47:25 PM
Quote from: southdown on August 20, 2013, 04:21:34 PM
Any reports on 2 Guns with Denzel?

It is pretty good. Well worth watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on August 21, 2013, 01:13:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.

f**king shite is right, big fall from grace from the first show "the assassination of Jesse James".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on August 21, 2013, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: trileacman on August 21, 2013, 01:13:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.

f**king shite is right, big fall from grace from the first show "the assassination of Jesse James".

To be honest, I thought that was shite as well. Never understood the acclaim, although Casey Affleck was good in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 21, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 21, 2013, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: trileacman on August 21, 2013, 01:13:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.

f**king shite is right, big fall from grace from the first show "the assassination of Jesse James".

To be honest, I thought that was shite as well. Never understood the acclaim, although Casey Affleck was good in it.

Totally agree Gallsman about The assasination of Jesse..... etc . Found it awful and switched off half way through it which unfortunately for me was over an hour into the flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on August 21, 2013, 05:48:05 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 21, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 21, 2013, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: trileacman on August 21, 2013, 01:13:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.

f**king shite is right, big fall from grace from the first show "the assassination of Jesse James".

To be honest, I thought that was shite as well. Never understood the acclaim, although Casey Affleck was good in it.

Totally agree Gallsman about The assasination of Jesse..... etc . Found it awful and switched off half way through it which unfortunately for me was over an hour into the flick.

I bought it and 3:10 to Yuma for around 3 quid each in Tesco one night. 3:10 to Yuma was fantastic and was really looking forward to the other one. Massive letdown.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 22, 2013, 08:24:11 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 21, 2013, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: trileacman on August 21, 2013, 01:13:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.

f**king shite is right, big fall from grace from the first show "the assassination of Jesse James".

To be honest, I thought that was shite as well. Never understood the acclaim, although Casey Affleck was good in it.

Jesse James film looked well and was well produced but wasn't the greatest film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on August 22, 2013, 08:34:53 AM

Agreed. Pure shite, despite what mark kermode says
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 22, 2013, 08:49:53 AM
Saw Elysium last night...meh, 6/10. Nothing remarkable apart from wanting to kill Jodie Foster throughout the movie due to one of the most ridiculous and annoying accents I've ever heard!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 22, 2013, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on August 22, 2013, 08:49:53 AM
Saw Elysium last night...meh, 6/10. Nothing remarkable apart from wanting to kill Jodie Foster throughout the movie due to one of the most ridiculous and annoying accents I've ever heard!

Is that not her in every film she's ever been in?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: southdown on August 22, 2013, 09:05:43 AM
2 Guns isn't bad at all, worth a look. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on August 22, 2013, 09:10:13 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 22, 2013, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on August 22, 2013, 08:49:53 AM
Saw Elysium last night...meh, 6/10. Nothing remarkable apart from wanting to kill Jodie Foster throughout the movie due to one of the most ridiculous and annoying accents I've ever heard!

Is that not her in every film she's ever been in?
Oh she's outdone herself this time!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 31, 2013, 04:16:40 PM
Saw an Aussie film last night from Film4 I recorded. Red Hill, a "western" set in modern day Australia. Nothing newish to it  (High Noon meets Bad Day at Blackrock)  but it was very good imo.

9/10 and worth a look when it is shown again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on August 31, 2013, 11:29:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 21, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 21, 2013, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: trileacman on August 21, 2013, 01:13:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.

f**king shite is right, big fall from grace from the first show "the assassination of Jesse James".

To be honest, I thought that was shite as well. Never understood the acclaim, although Casey Affleck was good in it.

Totally agree Gallsman about The assasination of Jesse..... etc . Found it awful and switched off half way through it which unfortunately for me was over an hour into the flick.

I didn't care for The Assassination the first time round either. I owned it on dvd however so I gave it a second viewing a while after the 1st out of boredom one night. It was much better and I've watched it twice since. I'd probably count it up there with the top 10 films I've seen.

"Yuma" plays to old myth of West and it does it well, but it's still your bog-standard decent Western. With The Assassination he tries to build a very different film, challenging the stereotypes of Ford as a coward and a murderer and the portrayal of James as a hero. It tries to display the characters as real people who cannot simply be pigeon-holed into heroes and outlaws or good guys and baddies.

Not to everyone's taste and I know it can seem ponderous at times but I count the final half-hour among the best pieces of film-making since the turn of the century.

PS: I count Sam Rockwell's performance as the real standout in that flick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 01, 2013, 04:37:28 AM
Quote from: trileacman on August 31, 2013, 11:29:14 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 21, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 21, 2013, 04:35:47 PM
Quote from: trileacman on August 21, 2013, 01:13:53 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 20, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Agreed, I though Killing Them Softly was shite.

Watched an Irish/English film about an IRA informant with Clive Owen and Aidan Gillen called Shadow Dancer. Bit cheesy for anyone from the north because of the accents but I thought it was excellent.

f**king shite is right, big fall from grace from the first show "the assassination of Jesse James".

To be honest, I thought that was shite as well. Never understood the acclaim, although Casey Affleck was good in it.

Totally agree Gallsman about The assasination of Jesse..... etc . Found it awful and switched off half way through it which unfortunately for me was over an hour into the flick.

I didn't care for The Assassination the first time round either. I owned it on dvd however so I gave it a second viewing a while after the 1st out of boredom one night. It was much better and I've watched it twice since. I'd probably count it up there with the top 10 films I've seen.

"Yuma" plays to old myth of West and it does it well, but it's still your bog-standard decent Western. With The Assassination he tries to build a very different film, challenging the stereotypes of Ford as a coward and a murderer and the portrayal of James as a hero. It tries to display the characters as real people who cannot simply be pigeon-holed into heroes and outlaws or good guys and baddies.

Not to everyone's taste and I know it can seem ponderous at times but I count the final half-hour among the best pieces of film-making since the turn of the century.

PS: I count Sam Rockwell's performance as the real standout in that flick.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was my favourite film of that year by a mile. A fantastic study of fame, celebrity and obsession in the context of the old west. I quite liked 3:10 to Yuma as well but it was a fairly bog standard western that was entertaining but didn't do much else.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: straightred on September 01, 2013, 10:35:19 AM
Watched Pain & Gain last night - pure rubbish
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on September 05, 2013, 08:58:27 AM
Quote from: straightred on September 01, 2013, 10:35:19 AM
Watched Pain & Gain last night - pure rubbish

Add Liam Neeson's The Grey to that, pure drivel
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 05, 2013, 09:21:23 AM
Quote from: straightred on September 01, 2013, 10:35:19 AM
Watched Pain & Gain last night - pure rubbish
Ah hayor, I thought it was ok considering it's pretty close to what actually happened.

The Rock line : "I feel like I look great". Hilarious

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on September 12, 2013, 03:16:39 PM
I scored 65

http://www.listchallenges.com/100-greatest-movies-of-the-1970s?ref=share (http://www.listchallenges.com/100-greatest-movies-of-the-1970s?ref=share)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2013, 07:22:39 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 12, 2013, 03:16:39 PM
I scored 65

http://www.listchallenges.com/100-greatest-movies-of-the-1970s?ref=share (http://www.listchallenges.com/100-greatest-movies-of-the-1970s?ref=share)
64. The golden age films in my eyes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 13, 2013, 08:50:01 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 12, 2013, 03:16:39 PM
I scored 65

http://www.listchallenges.com/100-greatest-movies-of-the-1970s?ref=share (http://www.listchallenges.com/100-greatest-movies-of-the-1970s?ref=share)

Have Serpico laying on DVD in the top drawer for about 4 years so might have to give it a watch this weekend and have Chinatown recorded on Sky near a year too so will have to give it a go too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on September 13, 2013, 09:48:43 AM
The Kings of Summer - decent, 7/10. Worth a look.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 13, 2013, 09:50:23 AM
Trance- directed by danny boyle
meh - 6.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 16, 2013, 08:23:57 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 13, 2013, 09:50:23 AM
Trance- directed by danny boyle
meh - 6.5/10

Thought Trance was ok, Roasario Dawson showing the whole fandingo was unexpected.

Watched Mud at the weekend, very good.  Fast and the Furious 6 was good too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 16, 2013, 10:50:14 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 16, 2013, 08:23:57 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 13, 2013, 09:50:23 AM
Trance- directed by danny boyle
meh - 6.5/10

Thought Trance was ok, Roasario Dawson showing the whole fandingo was unexpected.

Watched Mud at the weekend, very good.  Fast and the Furious 6 was good too.
Trance was ok, but i thought it tried to be a bit too clever
i have mud at home as well, but haven't gotten around to watching it yet.
must give it a run this week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on September 16, 2013, 07:01:16 PM
I watched Mud there over the weekend. Not sure what to make of it. It was very slow at times, but had some cracking performances and very likable characters... I enjoyed it but maybe not being the learned new movie mogul of the modern era (I'm an 80s, 90s man) I missed something that still leaves me wondering....
6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 16, 2013, 07:04:31 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 16, 2013, 08:23:57 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on September 13, 2013, 09:50:23 AM
Trance- directed by danny boyle
meh - 6.5/10

Thought Trance was ok, Roasario Dawson showing the whole fandingo was unexpected.

Watched Mud at the weekend, very good.  Fast and the Furious 6 was good too.
Minute and second please  ;D
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Post by: laoislad on September 20, 2013, 11:46:15 PM
Wife went to see Diana tonight.
Said it was crap. Spoiler alert she dies in a car crash at the end.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 20, 2013, 11:58:56 PM
Scored 58, surprised but the ones I had watched I wasn't really into that type

Watched Insidious tonight, crap
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Post by: theticklemister on September 24, 2013, 11:11:36 PM
just watched 'Harry Brown' there.

Very good show.
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Post by: Feckitt on September 28, 2013, 08:46:36 AM
A Belfast Story  ??? ::) :-[ :-[  Pure tripe
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Post by: ballinaman on October 04, 2013, 09:38:02 AM
Prisoners....8/10.

Gripping stuff!
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Post by: screenexile on October 04, 2013, 10:31:16 AM
Listened to a bit of a review of Filth last night and now I can't wait to see it. The guy was raving about McAvoy's performance!! Apparently it's not one to take the Missus too though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on October 05, 2013, 11:59:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 04, 2013, 10:31:16 AM
Listened to a bit of a review of Filth last night and now I can't wait to see it. The guy was raving about McAvoy's performance!! Apparently it's not one to take the Missus too though!

Ah shite - we're going tonight! Will let you know what she thinks of it. Maybe I'll just go on my own! Mind you, just got some expenses from County Board, so she's getting taken out beforehand, so 1/2 ain't bad, if the film ain't her cup of tea!
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 05, 2013, 04:42:30 PM
Went to the Grand Opera house last night, an old friend of mine had his play in the Baby Grand upstairs in main building.

It's called the Man in the moon, brilliant local play about life in West Belfast (though it would relate to most places), dealing with a lot of current issues. Very well acted by Ciaran Nolan who'd acted in the Pulling moves show and Man about a dog. Last showing tonight but I think this will get another run. 10/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: spuds on October 05, 2013, 11:37:07 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on October 05, 2013, 11:59:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 04, 2013, 10:31:16 AM
Listened to a bit of a review of Filth last night and now I can't wait to see it. The guy was raving about McAvoy's performance!! Apparently it's not one to take the Missus too though!

Ah shite - we're going tonight! Will let you know what she thinks of it. Maybe I'll just go on my own! Mind you, just got some expenses from County Board, so she's getting taken out beforehand, so 1/2 ain't bad, if the film ain't her cup of tea!
A poor man's Trainspotting. Few laughs in it but too much laid on McEvoy's character to carry the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Asal Mor on October 06, 2013, 03:11:43 AM
Quote from: spuds on October 05, 2013, 11:37:07 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on October 05, 2013, 11:59:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 04, 2013, 10:31:16 AM
Listened to a bit of a review of Filth last night and now I can't wait to see it. The guy was raving about McAvoy's performance!! Apparently it's not one to take the Missus too though!

Ah shite - we're going tonight! Will let you know what she thinks of it. Maybe I'll just go on my own! Mind you, just got some expenses from County Board, so she's getting taken out beforehand, so 1/2 ain't bad, if the film ain't her cup of tea!
A poor man's Trainspotting. Few laughs in it but too much laid on McEvoy's character to carry the movie.
Acid House is great crack. Another one based on the awesome writing of Irvine Welsh.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on October 06, 2013, 09:21:10 AM
Watched This Is The End last night. Pish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on October 06, 2013, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: spuds on October 05, 2013, 11:37:07 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on October 05, 2013, 11:59:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 04, 2013, 10:31:16 AM
Listened to a bit of a review of Filth last night and now I can't wait to see it. The guy was raving about McAvoy's performance!! Apparently it's not one to take the Missus too though!

Ah shite - we're going tonight! Will let you know what she thinks of it. Maybe I'll just go on my own! Mind you, just got some expenses from County Board, so she's getting taken out beforehand, so 1/2 ain't bad, if the film ain't her cup of tea!
A poor man's Trainspotting. Few laughs in it but too much laid on McEvoy's character to carry the movie.

Agree - would be hard to replicate Trainspotting! But, went to see Filth last night - was going to say I "enjoyed" it, but that's not quite the right word! Well worth seeing though & McEyoy is excellent in it.
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Post by: Canalman on October 06, 2013, 09:05:30 PM
Would give Filth a 7/10.

Had read the book so half expected what to see. Very good imo but not probably to everyone's taste. McAvoy very good in it.

Welsh's books make better films or so it would seem so far.

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Post by: ballinaman on November 06, 2013, 03:46:31 PM
This looks like to could be decent.

The Raid 2: Berandal (NSFW)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro2THner19g
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Post by: screenexile on November 06, 2013, 03:59:47 PM
Watched Captain Phillips the other night. It was probably a 6/10 Hanks very good in it as you'd expect but lot's of filler in places with Pirates shouting at eachother in African which got a bit annoying after a while. I've seen worse though!
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Post by: CD on November 06, 2013, 05:50:37 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 06, 2013, 03:59:47 PM
Watched Captain Phillips the other night. It was probably a 6/10 Hanks very good in it as you'd expect but lot's of filler in places with Pirates shouting at eachother in African which got a bit annoying after a while. I've seen worse though!
Went to that myself a couple of weeks back and really enjoyed it. Definitely a show to be seen on the big screen. Didn't expect to be so engaged for over two hours and my heavily pregnant Mrs sat all the way through it which is saying something! Tom Hanks was excellent as usual! I'd strongly recommend it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on November 06, 2013, 06:12:47 PM
Quote from: CD on November 06, 2013, 05:50:37 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 06, 2013, 03:59:47 PM
Watched Captain Phillips the other night. It was probably a 6/10 Hanks very good in it as you'd expect but lot's of filler in places with Pirates shouting at eachother in African which got a bit annoying after a while. I've seen worse though!
Went to that myself a couple of weeks back and really enjoyed it. Definitely a show to be seen on the big screen. Didn't expect to be so engaged for over two hours and my heavily pregnant Mrs sat all the way through it which is saying something! Tom Hanks was excellent as usual! I'd strongly recommend it.

Saw it last night and I would agree with that, very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on November 06, 2013, 07:57:36 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 06, 2013, 06:12:47 PM
Quote from: CD on November 06, 2013, 05:50:37 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 06, 2013, 03:59:47 PM
Watched Captain Phillips the other night. It was probably a 6/10 Hanks very good in it as you'd expect but lot's of filler in places with Pirates shouting at eachother in African which got a bit annoying after a while. I've seen worse though!
Went to that myself a couple of weeks back and really enjoyed it. Definitely a show to be seen on the big screen. Didn't expect to be so engaged for over two hours and my heavily pregnant Mrs sat all the way through it which is saying something! Tom Hanks was excellent as usual! I'd strongly recommend it.

Saw it last night and I would agree with that, very good.

I almost fell asleep in the cinema though not sure if was down to the film or fact i was knackered. Saw a Danish film Hijacking on same theme about two weeks before hand and preferred it. Perhaps had something to do with me thinking that Captain Phillips was far from brilliant.
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Post by: Capt Pat on November 06, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 06, 2013, 03:46:31 PM
This looks like to could be decent.

The Raid 2: Berandal (NSFW)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro2THner19g

If it is half as good as the original it will be worth watching.
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Post by: Canalman on November 07, 2013, 09:23:31 AM
Dog Soldiers on  TV tonight or tomorrow. Cracking horror film.
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Post by: whiskeysteve on November 13, 2013, 02:39:06 PM
Watched Gravity in 3D last night and have to say it is absolutely awesome viewing at times. plot and characters are stripped down and its only about 90mins but for sheer visual impact its worth watching in the cinema.

Was a bit put off going in by Danny Ocean George Clooney and Miss Congeniality Sandra Bullock as NASA astronauts but really not an issue at all, its the spectacle of the events on screen that is to the fore.

the fact that its not really sci fi as its based on current tech/operations etc adds to the realism and therefore tension of it. Overall, it must be the most detailed, if not best depiction ever made of what its like to be in space (as in 2001 Kubrickesque level groundbreaking), fascinating for that aspect alone.

Really glad i seen it and would happily go again.
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on November 13, 2013, 02:50:19 PM
Went to the cinema last night, with 'Captain Phillips' on the agenda, but I let the wife choose, so the bland, boring and predictable 'Philomena' was the film of choice.

I was wrong. A fantastically funny, emotional, and heart breaking film. Definitely one for the ladies to go and see, and to the men you don't have to go kicking and screaming. It's actually very good. 8/10.
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Post by: nrico2006 on November 13, 2013, 03:27:38 PM
Watched American Graffiti last week, good show.  Watched Chinatown last week too, very good.  Serpico this week, only been laying in my room for 5 years.
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 13, 2013, 07:43:22 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on November 13, 2013, 02:50:19 PM
Went to the cinema last night, with 'Captain Phillips' on the agenda, but I let the wife choose, so the bland, boring and predictable 'Philomena' was the film of choice.

I was wrong. A fantastically funny, emotional, and heart breaking film. Definitely one for the ladies to go and see, and to the men you don't have to go kicking and screaming. It's actually very good. 8/10.

Wasn't bad, but def more of a ladies one. About 5/10 from me.
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Post by: Linkbox on November 13, 2013, 09:30:06 PM
Watched the Campaign recently. Terrible. We Are The Millers wasn't bad. The Heat has a few laughs.
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Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 17, 2013, 08:51:12 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on November 13, 2013, 02:39:06 PM
Watched Gravity in 3D last night and have to say it is absolutely awesome viewing at times. plot and characters are stripped down and its only about 90mins but for sheer visual impact its worth watching in the cinema.

Was a bit put off going in by Danny Ocean George Clooney and Miss Congeniality Sandra Bullock as NASA astronauts but really not an issue at all, its the spectacle of the events on screen that is to the fore.

the fact that its not really sci fi as its based on current tech/operations etc adds to the realism and therefore tension of it. Overall, it must be the most detailed, if not best depiction ever made of what its like to be in space (as in 2001 Kubrickesque level groundbreaking), fascinating for that aspect alone.

Really glad i seen it and would happily go again.

Went to see this with the wee lad today. Absolutely stunning.
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Post by: laoislad on December 03, 2013, 08:47:04 PM
Prisoners.
Excellent movie 8/10.
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Post by: J OGorman on December 03, 2013, 10:31:21 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 03, 2013, 08:47:04 PM
Prisoners.
Excellent movie 8/10.

Brilliant show. The wife haddy watch an episode of Modern Family after before going to sleep !
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Post by: trileacman on December 03, 2013, 10:34:14 PM
Was disappointed with prisoners, head so much about it hear and was kinda disappointed. Found it slow and ponderous at times.
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Post by: nrico2006 on December 04, 2013, 08:32:26 AM
Only God Forgives was dung and Superman was also pretty dung too.
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Post by: Canalman on December 07, 2013, 05:29:09 PM
Watched Kes today for the first time in ages  Exceptionally good film for those who haven't seen it yet .Had to laugh as the school principal in it was the mirror image of my old English teacher.
Brilliantly acted.

Saw Beyond the Candelabra during the week and was alot better than I was expecting. 7/10.
Michael Douglas was excellent in it.
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Post by: Olly on December 07, 2013, 08:10:23 PM
Watched Gravity in 3D and couldn't see a thing. Completely blank screen and only for my pic n mix and partner beside me it was a complete waste of money.
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Post by: clarshack on December 13, 2013, 01:29:25 PM
recently watched hangover 3 - wish i hadnt. absolute rubbish. they should have just left it at the first film.
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Post by: Walter Cronc on December 13, 2013, 01:39:40 PM
Seen Hunger Games 2 last night. Crazy as ever but a very good watch all the same!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 13, 2013, 06:55:11 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 13, 2013, 01:39:40 PM
Seen Hunger Games 2 last night. Crazy as ever but a very good watch all the same!!

Didn't like it myself. The two leads are a bit wooden.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 13, 2013, 10:40:46 PM
Watch the hobbit today, good old show

Currently watching The Good the Bad and the Ugly on TG4 10/10 film
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Post by: armaghniac on December 14, 2013, 02:53:52 AM
Currently watching The Good the Bad and the Ugly on TG4 10/10 film
Quote

Does it remind you of Cross', Galls and Kilcoo, in that order?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 15, 2013, 08:12:18 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 14, 2013, 02:53:52 AM
Currently watching The Good the Bad and the Ugly on TG4 10/10 film
Quote

Does it remind you of Cross', Galls and Kilcoo, in that order?

We aint that bad ffs, Kilcoo defo are ugly though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stew on December 15, 2013, 08:43:45 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 13, 2013, 06:55:11 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 13, 2013, 01:39:40 PM
Seen Hunger Games 2 last night. Crazy as ever but a very good watch all the same!!

Didn't like it myself. The two leads are a bit wooden.

I thought it was top notch, Phillip Seymour Hoffman is always tremendous and as for the two main characters............... we will agree to disagree, I thought they were excellent.

I have also read the books and think the lead actors have nailed it based on the  persona's the writer gave them.
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Post by: Syferus on December 18, 2013, 02:05:10 AM
ALPHA PAPA.

5 AHA'S/5 AHA'S
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on December 20, 2013, 01:20:13 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 17, 2013, 08:51:12 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on November 13, 2013, 02:39:06 PM
Watched Gravity in 3D last night and have to say it is absolutely awesome viewing at times. plot and characters are stripped down and its only about 90mins but for sheer visual impact its worth watching in the cinema.

Was a bit put off going in by Danny Ocean George Clooney and Miss Congeniality Sandra Bullock as NASA astronauts but really not an issue at all, its the spectacle of the events on screen that is to the fore.

the fact that its not really sci fi as its based on current tech/operations etc adds to the realism and therefore tension of it. Overall, it must be the most detailed, if not best depiction ever made of what its like to be in space (as in 2001 Kubrickesque level groundbreaking), fascinating for that aspect alone.

Really glad i seen it and would happily go again.

Went to see this with the wee lad today. Absolutely stunning.
Have to agree, well worth going to see just for the visuals alone.
You see on the blurb for a lot of movies 'visually stunning' but this one truly is.
Perhaps a bit far fetched in the story line, but so well done that it doesnt matter.
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Post by: The Iceman on December 20, 2013, 04:46:25 PM
Watched a few recently:
Here comes the boom: I'm an MMA fan so I liked it - good clean fun 5/10
Man of Steel: Disappointed to be fair. Story lost itself a few times and some of the action was over the top. I understand Nolan brings a darker lens to the story but it was no Dark Knight. 6/10
Pacific Rim: Some very bad acting, some great special effects - watchable. 5/10
the Croods: Kids loved it - I thought it was a solid effort 7/10
the Call: Had me on the edge of the seat a load of times 8/10
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Post by: Syferus on December 21, 2013, 01:25:05 AM
Watched Scareface for the first time a couple nights ago. Completely holds up, a brilliant, excessive encapsulation of Miami in the early 80's. Pacino was electric. Even with all the pop culture parodies I'd seen before I watched it it was still absolutely remarkable.

In the process of watching The Godfather Part II for the first time right now. Strange oul' pattern of films for Christmas!
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Post by: Main Street on December 29, 2013, 07:49:50 PM
The Hidden Fortress - on Film 4 tonight, 1am.
A masterpiece in cinema.

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Post by: Hardy on December 30, 2013, 10:56:49 AM
I've just watched The Straight Story on the recommendation of Billy's Boots. I'm not sure it has been mentioned in this thread, so this is just to rectify that. A simple story, beautifully told. Not a word is wasted and much that could be said is left for you to say to yourself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 12, 2014, 12:10:54 PM
Went to see 12 Years A Slave last night. All I will say is that at least half a dozen people walked out during it. Long, slow & totally overhyped. To be honest, can't see what all the fuss has been about.
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Post by: trileacman on January 12, 2014, 12:43:49 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on January 12, 2014, 12:10:54 PM
Went to see 12 Years A Slave last night. All I will say is that at least half a dozen people walked out during it. Long, slow & totally overhyped. To be honest, can't see what all the fuss has been about.

Yanks love a good racism story as they think it covers up up how inherently racist they are and were for so f**king long. Yank critics w**k on about a good racism story (Django, Lincoln, this) which leads to the awards ceremonies to pander to them so much so that the fawning film critics here w**k on about them too. A crowd of f**king lick-arses.

Guaranteed to be a load of shite that's too long and has nothing but a load of lads talking bullshit with not much happening. Then the critics will then tell it's "moving" and "powerful".
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Post by: Lecale2 on January 12, 2014, 01:13:05 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on January 12, 2014, 12:10:54 PM
Went to see 12 Years A Slave last night. All I will say is that at least half a dozen people walked out during it. Long, slow & totally overhyped. To be honest, can't see what all the fuss has been about.
I wasn't impressed at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on January 13, 2014, 09:46:49 PM
Just spent 2 hrs a slave to 12 years a slave. Poor show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 14, 2014, 12:14:45 AM
I thought 12 years a slave was hard hitting at times but not one of the best movies ever made? A good movie but overhyped.
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Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 14, 2014, 12:21:50 AM
Seen American Hustle there. It was slightly dissappointing. Acting was excellent but storyline wasn't great and the film itself was slow in parts, especially at the start.
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Post by: Up The Middle on January 14, 2014, 08:48:39 AM
Watched 12 years a slave and thought it was excellent.

Also American Hustle is worth watching for the acting alone, Bale as always is brilliant as is Bradley Cooper, really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 14, 2014, 09:07:21 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 14, 2014, 12:21:50 AM
Seen American Hustle there. It was slightly dissappointing. Acting was excellent but storyline wasn't great and the film itself was slow in parts, especially at the start.

That would be pretty much my view of it as well.
A decent enough film, but i expected it to be a lot better.
The acting and the 70s feel to everything make it interesting, but i was a bit dissapointed overall
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Post by: Don Johnson on January 14, 2014, 10:11:58 AM
Jesus I must be a critic or a critic wannabe because I really liked both films mentioned above.
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Post by: tbrick18 on January 14, 2014, 10:24:27 AM
Agree on American Hustle, some great acting performances, but the movie as a whole was a bit on the boring side.
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Post by: eddie d on January 14, 2014, 11:43:07 AM
Watched warm bodies (against my will) it was terrible.the only "funny"parts are in the trailer.the film was like a music station..1 song after another. Plus the girl fell in love with the main character..who couldnt talk to her for 90% of the film.balls.
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Post by: trileacman on January 14, 2014, 09:27:40 PM
Dead right about American Hustle. Bale is the stand-out actor in it. Cooper and Hudson re-enact their Silver Linings character but play more for laughs. Renner is decent, he's a better actor than the one-dimensional mayor he's given here. Overall a disappointing story, if not superb cast who try their best to work something of it.
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Post by: Brick Tamlin on January 15, 2014, 09:36:53 AM
Found myself watching Cloud Atlas last night.
HAPE OF SHITE!!!
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 15, 2014, 09:48:03 AM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on January 15, 2014, 09:36:53 AM
Found myself watching Cloud Atlas last night.
HAPE OF SHITE!!!

Actually gave it a second go and it was good, just had to be really fresh to watch it and stick at it.
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Post by: Brick Tamlin on January 15, 2014, 09:49:32 AM
I was falling asleep an hour into it.
Maybe a second glance would be needed but by f**k it was heavy goin. Some of the dialogue was complete jibberish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 15, 2014, 10:53:55 AM
Same happened me the first time.  Started watching it at 11 o clock one night and it was too much at that time, dozed off and started it a different night and got through it.  I never gave the Tree Of Life the same second chance though.
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Post by: screenexile on January 15, 2014, 11:13:46 AM
Have to say I thought 12 Years a Slave was very good.

I understand what people are on about though with these type of films, when the subject matter and the images are so disturbing it makes the acting more believable and lends itself to winning awards... a bit like Ricky Gervais' take on the Oscar's with Kate Winslet "I've noticed that if you do a film about the Holocaust you're guaranteed an Oscar."

Anyway I was glued to it and found it a very profound and interesting story considering it was also true. The acting was very good and some of the images were very disturbing. Unlike other films it played a bit on the disturbing scenes and maybe made them last an extra 30seconds to a minute longer just to really make you feel uncomfortable.

Anyway I'd give it an 8.5/10.
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Post by: heganboy on January 15, 2014, 01:49:31 PM
me and the missus went to Dallas buyers club and american hustle in the last couple of weeks and enjoyed them both. As mentioned above the acting in Hustle is great- I thought the story bounced along nicely - only so much you can do with a true story. Same for Dallas BC, thought McConaughey and Leto were excellent, and Jennifer Garner was pretty damn good too.
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Post by: rodney trotter on January 16, 2014, 11:01:32 PM
The Departed is on Film4 in a while, could never tire of watching it.
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Post by: Rawhide on January 16, 2014, 11:21:21 PM
Seen Devil Due, what a complete pile of crap, as poor that I have seen at the cinema in years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on January 17, 2014, 01:05:27 AM
Quote from: rodney trotter on January 16, 2014, 11:01:32 PM
The Departed is on Film4 in a while, could never tire of watching it.

Agree. Never get sick of it. Critics gave Nicholson a bit of shit for "over acting" in it but it is a great show.
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Post by: gallsman on January 17, 2014, 08:17:38 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed American Hustle and 12 Years a Slave (if enjoyed is the right word). Wolf of Wall Street less so as once you look past the drugs and hookers, the plot is quite thin. DiCaprio is extraordinary in it though.

Matthew McConnaughey has really gone up in my estimation in the last year after Mud and Dallas Buyers Club. Phenomenal performances in both.
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Post by: ballinaman on January 17, 2014, 09:04:03 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 17, 2014, 08:17:38 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed American Hustle and 12 Years a Slave (if enjoyed is the right word). Wolf of Wall Street less so as once you look past the drugs and hookers, the plot is quite thin. DiCaprio is extraordinary in it though.

Matthew McConnaughey has really gone up in my estimation in the last year after Mud and Dallas Buyers Club. Phenomenal performances in both.

Agree with all that.
Thought Wolf Of Wall Street was needlessly long too, scenes could have definitely been edited and shortened more.
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Post by: DennistheMenace on January 17, 2014, 09:12:09 AM
This new Di Caprio movie out today I think is suppose to be excellent, directed by Scorsese
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Post by: mouview on January 17, 2014, 02:14:40 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on January 16, 2014, 11:01:32 PM
The Departed is on Film4 in a while, could never tire of watching it.

I got tired of it the first time through. Just can't take any more Nicholson gurning and Damon non-acting and no fan whatsoever of Scorcese's either. On the flip side, Vera Fermiga was luminous, Di Caprio produced his first grown-up performance and Wahlberg was a howl.
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 17, 2014, 04:06:05 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 17, 2014, 02:14:40 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on January 16, 2014, 11:01:32 PM
The Departed is on Film4 in a while, could never tire of watching it.

I got tired of it the first time through. Just can't take any more Nicholson gurning and Damon non-acting and no fan whatsoever of Scorcese's either. On the flip side, Vera Fermiga was luminous, Di Caprio produced his first grown-up performance and Wahlberg was a howl.

Once was enough for me too.  Good film but not an all time great.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 17, 2014, 06:00:05 PM
Watched Hunger for the first time, have read a lot of the books, Nor meekly serve my time and few others, harrowing
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Post by: Capt Pat on January 18, 2014, 12:29:19 AM
Just in from the Wolf of Wall Street. It kept me well entertained for three hours. Lots of nudity and drug use throughout the movie.

8.5 out of 10
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2014, 12:37:46 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 18, 2014, 12:29:19 AM
Just in from the Wolf of Wall Street. It kept me well entertained for three hours. Lots of nudity and drug use throughout the movie.

8.5 out of 10
Sold.
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Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 18, 2014, 10:06:47 AM
Watched 12 years a slave last night, better than I was expecting, harrowing story and very graphic scenes of violence. Overall I'd give it 7.5 out o 10.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 18, 2014, 11:21:39 PM
Watched Gravity. Solid 9.
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Post by: ONeill on January 19, 2014, 12:10:16 AM
9.1
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Post by: Nally Stand on January 19, 2014, 01:09:10 AM
Thought the effects in gravity were excellent, but as a film, pure and utter crap. Sandra bullock going from sobbing to panicking/heavy breathing, and back again and repeat for 80 or 90 mins. And it was one film I was hugely looking forward to but one the novelty of the effects begins to wane, it really is a snorefest.
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Post by: BennyCake on January 19, 2014, 02:37:45 AM
Has anyone seen that movie about yer man buried alive? It's a recent one, a couple of years old maybe. Only has a lighter and mobile or something. I was panicking like feck one day while they were talking about it on the radio. I'd probably need therapy after it, but I still have the urge to watch it. Anyone seen it?
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Post by: Puckoon on January 19, 2014, 03:10:44 AM
Buried. With Ryan Reynolds. I found it a little stressful alright!!
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Post by: Syferus on January 19, 2014, 12:36:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 17, 2014, 08:17:38 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed American Hustle and 12 Years a Slave (if enjoyed is the right word). Wolf of Wall Street less so as once you look past the drugs and hookers, the plot is quite thin. DiCaprio is extraordinary in it though.

Matthew McConnaughey has really gone up in my estimation in the last year after Mud and Dallas Buyers Club. Phenomenal performances in both.

The best performance of his career is probably in True Detective. Exceptional.
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Post by: Main Street on January 19, 2014, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 19, 2014, 02:37:45 AM
Has anyone seen that movie about yer man buried alive? It's a recent one, a couple of years old maybe. Only has a lighter and mobile or something. I was panicking like feck one day while they were talking about it on the radio. I'd probably need therapy after it, but I still have the urge to watch it. Anyone seen it?
Check out The Vanishing 1988,  the top of that particular genre.
You'd be beyond therapy after that.

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Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 19, 2014, 08:02:19 PM
Lone Survivor. Seen it last night, I enjoyed it, 7.5/10, very much a man's show though, so square off a couple of free hours if you can.
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Post by: Windmill abu on January 19, 2014, 09:51:09 PM
I watched "Lone Survivor" last night. It stars Mark Walhberg & Taylor Kitsch as Navy Seals in Afghanistan (Apparently based on a true story). I thought it was very good with excellent performances from the leading actors. Even if you are not into this type of movie you should watch it to the end to enjoy Peter Gabriel's version of David Bowie's "Heroes" over the credits.
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Post by: ONeill on January 20, 2014, 12:36:44 AM
American Hustle 7.23
Wall St 8.19
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Post by: southdown on January 20, 2014, 09:30:22 AM
Wolf of Wall Street is very good.  Butbe warned if you are easily offended, its pretty hardcore.  Di Caprio was brilliant.
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2014, 10:23:19 AM
Prisoners was good, dragged out a bit in the middle and had an annoying ending but still good.

About Time was good too.

Was thinking the other day that in 2013 I had watched a lot of films and to be honest I struggled to think of ones that were really good.  The Jake Gylenhall Cop one was probably the best I watched last year and Dark Skies would have been up there too. 
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2014, 10:39:18 AM
Quote from: southdown on January 20, 2014, 09:30:22 AM
Wolf of Wall Street is very good.  Butbe warned if you are easily offended, its pretty hardcore.  Di Caprio was brilliant.

Was this the bum scene I have heard about? Friend took her 17 year old son to it and was uncomfortable during some scenes.
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Post by: gallsman on January 20, 2014, 10:53:11 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 20, 2014, 10:23:19 AM
Prisoners was good, dragged out a bit in the middle and had an annoying ending but still good.

About Time was good too.

Was thinking the other day that in 2013 I had watched a lot of films and to be honest I struggled to think of ones that were really good.  The Jake Gylenhall Cop one was probably the best I watched last year and Dark Skies would have been up there too.

End of Watch. Absolutely fantastic film.
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Post by: NAG1 on January 20, 2014, 11:12:38 AM
Watched American Hustle at the weekend, not massively impressed with it, was a decent enough show but to me was maybe 20mins too long.
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Post by: southdown on January 20, 2014, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2014, 10:39:18 AM
Quote from: southdown on January 20, 2014, 09:30:22 AM
Wolf of Wall Street is very good.  Butbe warned if you are easily offended, its pretty hardcore.  Di Caprio was brilliant.

Was this the bum scene I have heard about? Friend took her 17 year old son to it and was uncomfortable during some scenes.

The bum scene was the worst, when he sniffed cocaine from a hookers ass crack!  It was rough!
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2014, 03:11:32 PM
Quote from: southdown on January 20, 2014, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 20, 2014, 10:39:18 AM
Quote from: southdown on January 20, 2014, 09:30:22 AM
Wolf of Wall Street is very good.  Butbe warned if you are easily offended, its pretty hardcore.  Di Caprio was brilliant.

Was this the bum scene I have heard about? Friend took her 17 year old son to it and was uncomfortable during some scenes.

The bum scene was the worst, when he sniffed cocaine from a hookers ass crack!  It was rough!

I'll take the missus  ;D
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Post by: Syferus on January 21, 2014, 01:54:04 AM
Watched Gravity. Wondrous.
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 21, 2014, 08:38:30 PM
Wolf on Wall Street........not a bad show, but 3 hours running time is overlong.
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Post by: ONeill on January 21, 2014, 09:44:39 PM
12 Slave 8.81
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Post by: Capt Pat on January 22, 2014, 01:02:31 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 19, 2014, 02:37:45 AM
Has anyone seen that movie about yer man buried alive? It's a recent one, a couple of years old maybe. Onlyhas a lighter and mobile or something. I was panicking like feck one day while they were talking about it on the radio. I'd probably need therapy after it, but I still have the urge to watch it. Anyone seen it?

I saw it and enjoyed it. Incredible how they managed to make a movie so entertaining with just Ryan Reynolds confined to a coffin.

L
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Post by: Canalman on January 22, 2014, 09:15:51 AM
Saw Wolf of Wall Street last night. Very enjoyable if on the whimsical side. Rarely have I seen a film so  totally dominated by the one actor. 8/10.
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Post by: southdown on January 22, 2014, 10:57:51 AM
Di Caprio was great.  He's now one of my favourite actors and has come a long way from the cheesey sh1te that was Titanic.
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Post by: mouview on January 22, 2014, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: southdown on January 22, 2014, 10:57:51 AM
Di Caprio was great.  He's now one of my favourite actors and has come a long way from the cheesey sh1te that was Titanic.

Don't think he has changed at all to be honest. With the honourable exception of The Departed, still looks and acts like a snot-nosed kid to me.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on January 22, 2014, 12:38:23 PM
Basketball Diaries and What's eating Gilbert Grape showed his talent from an early age. He's a charismatic talent and very watchable.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 22, 2014, 12:41:15 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 22, 2014, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: southdown on January 22, 2014, 10:57:51 AM
Di Caprio was great.  He's now one of my favourite actors and has come a long way from the cheesey sh1te that was Titanic.

Don't think he has changed at all to be honest. With the honourable exception of The Departed, still looks and acts like a snot-nosed kid to me.

Have you seen Blood diamond? Thought he was excellent in that, played Hoover well also
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Post by: ONeill on January 25, 2014, 10:36:57 PM
DAVE: Kill Bill 2. Grave scene.
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Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 26, 2014, 04:17:06 AM
Quote from: Syferus on January 19, 2014, 12:36:08 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 17, 2014, 08:17:38 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed American Hustle and 12 Years a Slave (if enjoyed is the right word). Wolf of Wall Street less so as once you look past the drugs and hookers, the plot is quite thin. DiCaprio is extraordinary in it though.

Matthew McConnaughey has really gone up in my estimation in the last year after Mud and Dallas Buyers Club. Phenomenal performances in both.

The best performance of his career is probably in True Detective. Exceptional.

Check out Frailty if you haven't already seen it.  He's also good in Killer Joe, though it isn't a great movie.
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Post by: tyroneman on January 26, 2014, 09:12:44 AM
WoWS was excellent if a little too long. First hour and half pure comedy (as long as you suspend your real life distaste of greedy bas£ard wall st folks)

American hustle also very good. 

12 Years easily the most overhyped film of the year.
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Post by: screenexile on January 26, 2014, 12:00:02 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on January 26, 2014, 09:12:44 AM
WoWS was excellent if a little too long. First hour and half pure comedy (as long as you suspend your real life distaste of greedy bas£ard wall st folks)

American hustle also very good. 

12 Years easily the most overhyped film of the year.

Saw all 3 and thought 12 years wipes the floor with the other 2. The storylines of the other 2 are weak and they're more style over substance for me.

Really disappointed with WoWS! 6/10
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 26, 2014, 03:51:44 PM
Saw "Inside Llewyn Davis" last night. Coen Brothers sometimes produce great films - this wasn't one of them.
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Post by: Orior on January 26, 2014, 03:52:24 PM
Just happened to watch Starsky and Hutch last night. Very funny film!
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Post by: muppet on January 26, 2014, 03:57:56 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on January 26, 2014, 03:51:44 PM
Saw "Being Llewyn Davis" last night. Coen Brothers sometimes produce great films - this wasn't one of them.

Great review though.  ;D
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Post by: tyroneman on January 26, 2014, 07:26:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 26, 2014, 12:00:02 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on January 26, 2014, 09:12:44 AM
WoWS was excellent if a little too long. First hour and half pure comedy (as long as you suspend your real life distaste of greedy bas£ard wall st folks)

American hustle also very good. 

12 Years easily the most overhyped film of the year.

Saw all 3 and thought 12 years wipes the floor with the other 2. The storylines of the other 2 are weak and they're more style over substance for me.

Really disappointed with WoWS! 6/10

12 years is your typical can I please have an Oscar now film. None of the 3 broke new ground but at least the other 2 were entertaining.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2014, 11:08:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 26, 2014, 12:00:02 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on January 26, 2014, 09:12:44 AM
WoWS was excellent if a little too long. First hour and half pure comedy (as long as you suspend your real life distaste of greedy bas£ard wall st folks)

American hustle also very good. 

12 Years easily the most overhyped film of the year.

Saw all 3 and thought 12 years wipes the floor with the other 2. The storylines of the other 2 are weak and they're more style over substance for me.

Really disappointed with WoWS! 6/10
Have yet to see 12 Years a Slave or Wolf of Wall Strert but would agree with you re. American Hustle. I am amazed at the number of awards and Oscar nominations it has picked up. Looks like a Scorsese cast-off. Definitely not bad and Bale is brilliant but 5 minutes after watching it I have forgotten about it already.
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Post by: ONeill on January 26, 2014, 11:13:04 PM
After reading some of the reviews on here I had low expectations of Slave. Loved it - thought it was quality. Wolf was entertaining too. Never felt bored. I did with Hustle. Didn't really care towards the end.
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Post by: ziggysego on January 26, 2014, 11:18:20 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 14, 2014, 12:21:50 AM
Seen American Hustle there. It was slightly dissappointing. Acting was excellent but storyline wasn't great and the film itself was slow in parts, especially at the start.

Load of bollocks. Soundtrack was the only good thing about it. That and Bale's combover.
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Post by: ziggysego on January 26, 2014, 11:19:27 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 26, 2014, 11:13:04 PM
After reading some of the reviews on here I had low expectations of Slave. Loved it - thought it was quality. Wolf was entertaining too. Never felt bored. I did with Hustle. Didn't really care towards then end.

I thought Slave was very good too. Hard to watch it hards, but other films to do about slavery were rougher. Looking forward to Wolf.
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Post by: NAG1 on January 27, 2014, 11:27:43 AM
Watched Lone Survivor at the weekend, actually thought it was a good enough watch. Tough watch at times but interesting as much as anything.
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Post by: Mayo4Sam on January 27, 2014, 12:27:44 PM
Went to see WOWS last nite, waaaaay too long.
Trying to be goodfellas and failing

Not a bad show but three hours FFS
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Post by: Tubberman on January 27, 2014, 12:52:03 PM
Thought Wolf was excellent, much better film than Hustle in almost every way.
It got a bit lost around the time of the storm at sea and from there on was a bit disjointed, but still a great film, and I didn't see the 3 hours as too long, which I had expected to.
12 Years a Slave was fantastic as well I thought. Best film I've seen in years.

Of the big 3 new ones:
1. 12 Years a Slave
2. Wolf of Wall Street
3. American Hustle
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:26:40 PM
How do you fellas get the time to go see 2 or 3 films recently released in the cinema?  ;)
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Post by: NAG1 on January 27, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:26:40 PM
How do you fellas get the time to go see 2 or 3 films recently released in the cinema?  ;)

Avid cinema goers TB, you should know there is nothing dishonest about any one on the GAAboard  ;)
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:33:27 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 27, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:26:40 PM
How do you fellas get the time to go see 2 or 3 films recently released in the cinema?  ;)

Avid cinema goers TB, you should know there is nothing dishonest about any one on the GAAboard  ;)
Like myself then. I only got to see the first hour of American Hustle on Sat as the missus fell asleep so had to watch the second half last night. Expensive business going to the cinema 2 nights in a row  8)
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Post by: NAG1 on January 27, 2014, 01:39:21 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:33:27 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 27, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:26:40 PM
How do you fellas get the time to go see 2 or 3 films recently released in the cinema?  ;)

Avid cinema goers TB, you should know there is nothing dishonest about any one on the GAAboard  ;)
Like myself then. I only got to see the first hour of American Hustle on Sat as the missus fell asleep so had to watch the second half last night. Expensive business going to the cinema 2 nights in a row  8)

You must have been in the same cinema as me as her indoors did exactly the same, though I must confess I continued to watch the show and relayed the information back to her on her awakening. Not made of money  ;D
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2014, 01:40:09 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 27, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:26:40 PM
How do you fellas get the time to go see 2 or 3 films recently released in the cinema?  ;)

Avid cinema goers TB, you should know there is nothing dishonest about any one on the GAAboard  ;)

As most on here we fancy ourselves as film buffs, and without the help of google I'm decent enough at linking actors to films and the years they come out, who directed them and so on, would only go to the cinema to watch the 'big' movies and stay clear of romcoms and comedies, these films are designed for a Sat (DVD) night in front of the fire with a bottle of wine to supplement the film or get pissed TO forget about it (usually the latter). Hasn't been too many 'blockbusters' at the cinema lately, you'd wonder are the writers running out of original ideas.

The recent run of horror films lately have been disastrous and makes you wonder who their target audience is, epics seems to be a thing of the past and the special effects now seems to be the making of the film instead of the actors. Not loving the cinema at the minute
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Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2014, 01:52:37 PM
Oscar season tends to make the "recently cinema released" movies a bit more accessible to those of us who cannot afford to go and watch 3 blockbusters in a row.

In my defence I did pay to see American Hustle.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:56:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2014, 01:40:09 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 27, 2014, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 27, 2014, 01:26:40 PM
How do you fellas get the time to go see 2 or 3 films recently released in the cinema?  ;)

Avid cinema goers TB, you should know there is nothing dishonest about any one on the GAAboard  ;)

As most on here we fancy ourselves as film buffs, and without the help of google I'm decent enough at linking actors to films and the years they come out, who directed them and so on, would only go to the cinema to watch the 'big' movies and stay clear of romcoms and comedies, these films are designed for a Sat (DVD) night in front of the fire with a bottle of wine to supplement the film or get pissed TO forget about it (usually the latter). Hasn't been too many 'blockbusters' at the cinema lately, you'd wonder are the writers running out of original ideas.

The recent run of horror films lately have been disastrous and makes you wonder who their target audience is, epics seems to be a thing of the past and the special effects now seems to be the making of the film instead of the actors. Not loving the cinema at the minute
Was listening to a show on the radio a couple of weeks ago and someone from the industry was saying that most of the big companies are throwing all their money into big budget, CGI-laden movies with big setpiece fights and explosions as the market for that is massive now in China etc. They aren't prepared to risk relatively small sums for modest returns.
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Post by: Mayo4Sam on January 27, 2014, 04:24:40 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 27, 2014, 12:52:03 PM
Thought Wolf was excellent, much better film than Hustle in almost every way.
It got a bit lost around the time of the storm at sea and from there on was a bit disjointed, but still a great film, and I didn't see the 3 hours as too long, which I had expected to.
12 Years a Slave was fantastic as well I thought. Best film I've seen in years.

Of the big 3 new ones:
1. 12 Years a Slave
2. Wolf of Wall Street
3. American Hustle

I thought it was very disjointed, the scene with the wife leaving him and the storm, the fight in the morning, in fact a lot of the bits around the wife seemed to be just there to get the hottie on screen and didnt fit into the narrative
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Post by: ONeill on January 27, 2014, 05:42:42 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 27, 2014, 12:52:03 PM
Thought Wolf was excellent, much better film than Hustle in almost every way.
It got a bit lost around the time of the storm at sea and from there on was a bit disjointed, but still a great film, and I didn't see the 3 hours as too long, which I had expected to.
12 Years a Slave was fantastic as well I thought. Best film I've seen in years.

Of the big 3 new ones:
1. 12 Years a Slave
2. Wolf of Wall Street
3. American Hustle

Agree 100%. We should do coffee.
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Post by: ONeill on January 27, 2014, 11:13:21 PM
Just finished "her". Don't think it's out here yet.

Man falls in love with his computer. Mad concept but thought it was class. Some will detest it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2014, 11:15:45 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 27, 2014, 11:13:21 PM
Just finished "her". Don't think it's out here yet.

Man falls in love with his computer. Mad concept but thought it was class. Some will detest it.

Hmmmm, mad concept? Plenty characters on here would love that :P
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Post by: ONeill on January 27, 2014, 11:19:42 PM
Scarlett Johansson plays the Operating System. Joaquin Phoenix even rides the PC.

Scoring highly on RT so someone agrees with me. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/her/

Lost in Translation-ish.
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Post by: muppet on January 27, 2014, 11:46:32 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 27, 2014, 11:19:42 PM
Scarlett Johansson plays the Operating System. Joaquin Phoenix even rides the PC.

Scoring highly on RT so someone agrees with me. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/her/

Lost in Translation-ish.

I love this idea.

I want OS Mavericks to manage the Mayo football team.

That would shut Spillane and O'Rourke up....................if not Brolly.

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Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 27, 2014, 11:49:00 PM
We took our little man to see Frozen yesterday, adults and children all thoroughly enjoyed it
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Post by: JimStynes on February 02, 2014, 10:59:55 PM
Went to watch The Armstrong Lie tonight. Great show with some great highlights of all the lies he told in press conferences, interviews etc. That Queens Film Theatre is full of head cases though.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on February 02, 2014, 11:16:40 PM
Think it's a few years old but just watched that Indonesian movie The Raid, f**k me, relentless and totally enjoyable.
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Post by: gallsman on February 02, 2014, 11:36:53 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 02, 2014, 11:16:40 PM
Think it's a few years old but just watched that Indonesian movie The Raid, f**k me, relentless and totally enjoyable.

Great craic altogether. Sequel out this year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 03, 2014, 12:15:21 AM
Quote from: gallsman on February 02, 2014, 11:36:53 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 02, 2014, 11:16:40 PM
Think it's a few years old but just watched that Indonesian movie The Raid, f**k me, relentless and totally enjoyable.

Great craic altogether. Sequel out this year.

The Raid is a great action movie But it might be hard to recreate the magic of the original
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Post by: J OGorman on February 05, 2014, 09:22:43 AM
Lone Survivor - 8/10. Great show, intense stuff
Walter Mitty - 8.5/10. Top class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 05, 2014, 10:35:03 AM
Watched "Dead Man Down" last night with Colin Farrel and the doll out of the dragon tattoo movies.
Decent enough watch, classic revenge flick.
7/10.
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Post by: Main Street on February 05, 2014, 12:11:32 PM
I'm curious to see what Scorsese makes out of this hedonistic tale in Wolf of Wall Street.
It's hard to credit that the protagonist of this $200m swindle served less than 2 years in a minimum security prison.
I watched Boiler Room all those years ago but it made a pig's ear out of telling the actual story.
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Post by: Capt Pat on February 07, 2014, 01:13:16 AM
The Armstrong Lie gets a 7.5 rating from me. A documentary based on Lance Armstrong's attempted comeback in 2009 and his seven previous tour de France wins and his downfall.

The Ulster players off the Irish team Also fancied a night out at the cinema. Paddy Jackson sat down beside me with Trimble. Rory Best was in the row behind.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2014, 06:00:11 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 07, 2014, 01:13:16 AM
The Armstrong Lie gets a 7.5 rating from me. A documentary Based on Lance Armstrong's attempted comeback in 2009 and his seven previous wins and his downfall.


True story?  :o
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Post by: SLIGONIAN on February 07, 2014, 06:41:30 PM
How mental is lone survivor? some intensity, hard to believe it is a true story..

good show, 8/10, i don't look at the afghanis as the enemy though, so was strange watching it when you feel american shouldn't be there in there in the first place but it was really about survival more than politics. What those guys have to go through is unreal..

Seen Jack Ryan aswell, enjoyed it tbh, 7.5/10 Im a big fan of costner and pine.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 07, 2014, 07:57:33 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 07, 2014, 06:41:30 PM
How mental is lone survivor? some intensity, hard to believe it is a true story..
Enjoyed it too, thought the training sequence at the start was very good....title gave it away a bit though..... :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Zulu on February 07, 2014, 08:04:59 PM
Anybody see Inside Llewyn Davis yet? I love the Coen brothers stuff and from reviews I've seen it's primarily been getting 5 stars though some reviewers have not been overly impressed. Seem strange it has been ignored by the Oscars though. Anyone recommend it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 07, 2014, 10:12:17 PM
 The whole setting is up my street - the 60s Village folk scene - so it would probably have to be awful for me not to like it. But the Coens get it spot on and have you totally absorbed for a couple of hours in a story where nothing happens.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on February 08, 2014, 12:19:03 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 07, 2014, 07:57:33 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 07, 2014, 06:41:30 PM
How mental is lone survivor? some intensity, hard to believe it is a true story..
Enjoyed it too, thought the training sequence at the start was very good....title gave it away a bit though..... :P

Saw it in the cinema on Monday. Very effective war film that doesn't go over-board (sans maybe the final Taliban attack) and builds up the scenario and characters quite well, it showed a patience few war films every display.

It's easy to see Peter Berg's imprint on it if you've seen Friday Night Lights, the film or the television show. The way he cuts the score with the action is unmistakable. Murphy is even played by one of the leads from the FNL tv series.

Definitely a film that exceeded the sum of its parts and its incredibly generic title.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 12, 2014, 12:39:23 AM
Captain Phillips - a real clinker. Tops Slave, WOWS and American Hustle for me. Hanks, like him or not, gave a memorable performance, especially in the last 3-4 mins. 8.12/10

Dallas Buyers Club - fine but not a film I'll remember much about in a few weeks. McConaughey might pick up individual awards but that might be more for his remarkable weight loss. 6.68
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Nally Stand on February 12, 2014, 01:07:50 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 12, 2014, 12:39:23 AM
McConaughey might pick up individual awards but that might be more for his remarkable weight loss. 6.68
Never seen anything quite like the weight lost by Michael Fassbender for playing the role of Bobby Sands in Hunger.
(http://mraybould.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/hunger.jpg)

(http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/sites/default/files/hunger_image_01.jpg)

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 12, 2014, 01:13:43 AM
I gave up about ten minutes into Hunger.  Couldn't stick the slow pace.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 18, 2014, 01:01:40 AM
I saw "Her" tonight. An unusual subject for a movie but still enjoyable. 7.5 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: southdown on February 18, 2014, 08:51:24 AM
Watched the Hunt For Red October last night on Netflix, great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 18, 2014, 09:13:43 AM
Quote from: southdown on February 18, 2014, 08:51:24 AM
Watched the Hunt For Red October last night on Netflix, great show.

Catch up SouthDown  ;)  All time classic in my book in fairness
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 18, 2014, 09:14:52 AM
Watched Savages last night, Oliver Stone film, decent enough 7 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 18, 2014, 11:50:20 AM
I watched Prisoners there the other night and thought it was very very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Apparently so on February 18, 2014, 12:31:15 PM
Identity Thief is beyond awful. Your man in it never even put any effort into acting ffs
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 18, 2014, 01:34:11 PM
I liked Prisoners but it dragged out a bit in the middle.

Watched Peacock the other day and it had potential. 

The Call was a decent show too. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 18, 2014, 02:01:00 PM
Nebraska is a fine film. Some of the scenes reminded of home - deadpan expressionless reaction to almost everything - obsession with cars. 8.112/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on February 18, 2014, 05:52:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 18, 2014, 11:50:20 AM
I watched Prisoners there the other night and thought it was very very good.

Have to agree, very very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2014, 07:49:23 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 18, 2014, 09:13:43 AM
Quote from: southdown on February 18, 2014, 08:51:24 AM
Watched the Hunt For Red October last night on Netflix, great show.

Catch up SouthDown  ;)  All time classic in my book in fairness
He watched it on Betamax the lying hoor.

Epic accent (and wig) from Sean Connery.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 18, 2014, 08:17:40 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on February 18, 2014, 05:52:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 18, 2014, 11:50:20 AM
I watched Prisoners there the other night and thought it was very very good.

Have to agree, very very good.

Thats a film that has stayed with me for a while now. I didn't see the whole "waging a war on god" angle at all. At first I thought I would be that dad, willing to do whatever it took to find my kids but then it makes you think  - who do you become as a result and is there any going back? head wrecking stuff lol

Have Escape Plan (Arnie and Stallone) to watch tonight. I know its going to be rough but I can't help myself ha!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 18, 2014, 09:09:13 PM
Watched "City of God" there. Really disappointed, heavily recommended by this board who usually are close to the mark on most shows.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on February 19, 2014, 09:16:06 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 18, 2014, 08:17:40 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on February 18, 2014, 05:52:28 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on February 18, 2014, 11:50:20 AM
I watched Prisoners there the other night and thought it was very very good.

Have to agree, very very good.

Thats a film that has stayed with me for a while now. I didn't see the whole "waging a war on god" angle at all. At first I thought I would be that dad, willing to do whatever it took to find my kids but then it makes you think  - who do you become as a result and is there any going back? head wrecking stuff lol

Have Escape Plan (Arnie and Stallone) to watch tonight. I know its going to be rough but I can't help myself ha!

Ah Jesus i watched it the other night, same as you i knew what i was getting into but couldnt help it.

Watched Grudge Match with Satallone and De Niro have to say i enjoyed it, found it quite funny in parts - it aint winning any oscars but watchable all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 19, 2014, 10:15:07 PM
Hi the Escape Plan wasn't that bad. Mindless 80's action movie wrapped up in new shiny paper from 2014.... Poor old Arnie should have did more drugs with Stallone. He really can't keep up with Sly at this point.... He looked tired and his poor acting is no longer covered up by the action...

I want to see Grudge Match definitely.

Stallone has been very smart with his new films - people want to see them. Other action stars like JCVD and Seagal are still struggling.
Stalone is a smart business man there's no doubt about it.

Something about old 80s and 90s action films. No real story, great characters and lots of violence...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on February 21, 2014, 01:38:01 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 19, 2014, 10:15:07 PM
Hi the Escape Plan wasn't that bad. Mindless 80's action movie wrapped up in new shiny paper from 2014.... Poor old Arnie should have did more drugs with Stallone. He really can't keep up with Sly at this point.... He looked tired and his poor acting is no longer covered up by the action...

I want to see Grudge Match definitely.

Stallone has been very smart with his new films - people want to see them. Other action stars like JCVD and Seagal are still struggling.
Stalone is a smart business man there's no doubt about it.

Something about old 80s and 90s action films. No real story, great characters and lots of violence...

Have you seen The Losers, its exactly what your looking for, plenty of action i thought it was great brought me back to the likes off, Double Impact, Commando,Predator etc
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 21, 2014, 02:44:18 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 18, 2014, 09:09:13 PM
Watched "City of God" there. Really disappointed, heavily recommended by this board who usually are close to the mark on most shows.
The boards recommendation still stands up to scrutiny, your disappointment is your own doing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 21, 2014, 04:13:34 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on February 21, 2014, 01:38:01 PM


Have you seen The Losers, its exactly what your looking for, plenty of action i thought it was great brought me back to the likes off, Double Impact, Commando,Predator etc

just added on netflix cheers
seen the last stand there a couple of nights ago - very watchable
also watched runner runner - 6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 21, 2014, 08:10:21 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 21, 2014, 02:44:18 PM
Quote from: trileacman on February 18, 2014, 09:09:13 PM
Watched "City of God" there. Really disappointed, heavily recommended by this board who usually are close to the mark on most shows.
The boards recommendation still stands up to scrutiny, your disappointment is your own doing.
Yeah part of the problem, you're best just to watch a film, I built it up in my head as a gritty, stylish crime thriller and the salsa film-making and light-heartedness really threw me. A good film in it's own right but it wasn't what I was expecting.

Runner Runner is shocking, one of the most boring films I've seen in years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 03, 2014, 03:24:22 PM
Here's a question for you all . . . Wes Anderson films!!

I don't really get them. I've watched Rushmore, Life Aquatic, Royal Tenenbaums and Fantastic Mr. Fox and Fantastic Mr. Fox is the only one I can say I really enjoyed.

This is not to say I hated the others I'm just not really sure what was going on in them!!

Is there anyone who can shed any light on these movies for me or can give me a better understanding of them?

I see the Grand Budapest Hotel is out shortly and it looks a lot like Tenenbaums again... a big cast with not a lot else going on with it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 03, 2014, 08:16:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 03, 2014, 03:24:22 PM
Here's a question for you all . . . Wes Anderson films!!

I don't really get them. I've watched Rushmore, Life Aquatic, Royal Tenenbaums and Fantastic Mr. Fox and Fantastic Mr. Fox is the only one I can say I really enjoyed.

This is not to say I hated the others I'm just not really sure what was going on in them!!

Is there anyone who can shed any light on these movies for me or can give me a better understanding of them?

I see the Grand Budapest Hotel is out shortly and it looks a lot like Tenenbaums again... a big cast with not a lot else going on with it!
There's parts I like in the royal tenebaums and the life aquatic, if not enough to pull a whole film out of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 04, 2014, 10:13:24 AM
Watched Argo last night, avoided all the talk surounding the film, I'd an idea of the film but was impressed with the story, though it never panned out as the film suggested it was still very good and well acted. Was never a big fan of Ben Affleck but he did rightly with this.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on March 04, 2014, 10:17:29 AM
Saw 'The lives of others' recently. Excellent film about cold war East Berlin.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 04, 2014, 11:09:52 PM
Blue Jasmine - compelling viewing. Some ropey actors around the edges but 90 mins of good storytelling.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on March 05, 2014, 09:47:06 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on March 04, 2014, 10:17:29 AM
Saw 'The lives of others' recently. Excellent film about cold war East Berlin.

Great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 05, 2014, 11:33:59 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 04, 2014, 11:09:52 PM
Blue Jasmine - compelling viewing. Some ropey actors around the edges but 90 mins of good storytelling.

I saw a bit of this the other night when in "flick mode". Just saw a joke on it about a child molester and that was enough for me....very bad taste, so didnt watch any more of it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on March 05, 2014, 02:15:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 05, 2014, 11:33:59 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 04, 2014, 11:09:52 PM
Blue Jasmine - compelling viewing. Some ropey actors around the edges but 90 mins of good storytelling.

I saw a bit of this the other night when in "flick mode". Just saw a joke on it about a child molester and that was enough for me....very bad taste, so didnt watch any more of it.

I saw the trailer for it before another movie and thought to myself why did someone feel the need to make that!
it will not be making it onto the 'to watch' list
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 03:54:09 PM
I'm on the late shift at night time with the baby so I'm getting my money's worth from Netflix:

Old Boy (Original Japanese version) - Could have been a good show but the ending ruined it for me. 4/10 Will give the Hollywood version a try to see if they changed it up.
The Beautiful Truth - Documentary about Cancer - excellent 8/10 everyone should watch it!
Shadow Dancer - About a RA informer - pure dung 2/10
Redemption - Jason Statham usual action is what it is - watchable 5/10

Thor 2: Wasn't overly impressed, probably the weakest of the latest batch of Marvel films 6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on March 05, 2014, 04:05:41 PM
Dont anybody ever watch Enders Game.........that is all
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 05, 2014, 08:43:08 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on March 05, 2014, 02:15:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 05, 2014, 11:33:59 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 04, 2014, 11:09:52 PM
Blue Jasmine - compelling viewing. Some ropey actors around the edges but 90 mins of good storytelling.

I saw a bit of this the other night when in "flick mode". Just saw a joke on it about a child molester and that was enough for me....very bad taste, so didnt watch any more of it.

I saw the trailer for it before another movie and thought to myself why did someone feel the need to make that!
it will not be making it onto the 'to watch' list

I'm lost here. Need to make what...and what joke??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 05, 2014, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on March 05, 2014, 04:05:41 PM
Dont anybody ever watch Enders Game.........that is all

Brilliant Book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 05, 2014, 09:39:10 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on March 05, 2014, 09:36:21 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on March 05, 2014, 04:05:41 PM
Dont anybody ever watch Enders Game.........that is all

Brilliant Book.

Once saw a friend reading that book and I asked him what it was about. He went and told me the ending straight away. I've never felt the urge to read it or watch the film since, and certainly not after knowing what Orson Scott Card stands for.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 09:56:05 PM
I don't believe any of his religious views come across in his novels? Would you only read it if the main lad was gay or confused? Not sure why you can't separate the work of fiction from the religious affiliations of the author....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 05, 2014, 10:41:55 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 09:56:05 PM
I don't believe any of his religious views come across in his novels? Would you only read it if the main lad was gay or confused? Not sure why you can't separate the work of fiction from the religious affiliations of the author....

What a preposterous suggestion. You and the agenda you pretend not to have are boring. Gobshite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Apparently so on March 05, 2014, 11:59:43 PM
Oh la la

Just had a cup of cappucino. Was delicious. How do you spell cappucino?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 06, 2014, 12:08:18 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 05, 2014, 10:41:55 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 09:56:05 PM
I don't believe any of his religious views come across in his novels? Would you only read it if the main lad was gay or confused? Not sure why you can't separate the work of fiction from the religious affiliations of the author....

What a preposterous suggestion. You and the agenda you pretend not to have are boring. Gobshite.
What are you slabbering about? Eamonn has a problem with the author and won't read his books because he is pro traditional family. I think it was a fair comment/jibe a bit of tongue in cheek humour seeing as we're getting on so well these days now that we know each other.
Whats your agenda lad for you seem to have a problem with me? Either hit the ignore button or pm me for my address :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 06, 2014, 07:35:04 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 06, 2014, 12:08:18 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 05, 2014, 10:41:55 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 09:56:05 PM
I don't believe any of his religious views come across in his novels? Would you only read it if the main lad was gay or confused? Not sure why you can't separate the work of fiction from the religious affiliations of the author....

What a preposterous suggestion. You and the agenda you pretend not to have are boring. Gobshite.
What are you slabbering about? Eamonn has a problem with the author and won't read his books because he is pro traditional family. I think it was a fair comment/jibe a bit of tongue in cheek humour seeing as we're getting on so well these days now that we know each other.
Whats your agenda lad for you seem to have a problem with me? Either hit the ignore button or pm me for my address :)

No, he has an issue because Card is a vile, homophobic turd. You know exactly what your agenda is - thankfully these days it's seen as backward, hypocritical and downright regressive. Away back to teaching your kids creationism.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 06, 2014, 08:18:25 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 03:54:09 PM
I'm on the late shift at night time with the baby so I'm getting my money's worth from Netflix:

Old Boy (Original Japanese version) - Could have been a good show but the ending ruined it for me. 4/10 Will give the Hollywood version a try to see if they changed it up.
The Beautiful Truth - Documentary about Cancer - excellent 8/10 everyone should watch it!
Shadow Dancer - About a RA informer - pure dung 2/10
Redemption - Jason Statham usual action is what it is - watchable 5/10

Thor 2: Wasn't overly impressed, probably the weakest of the latest batch of Marvel films 6/10

Been a while since I saw anything as bad as Thor 2.  Thor 1 was dung too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2014, 08:48:45 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 06, 2014, 08:18:25 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 03:54:09 PM
I'm on the late shift at night time with the baby so I'm getting my money's worth from Netflix:

Old Boy (Original Japanese version) - Could have been a good show but the ending ruined it for me. 4/10 Will give the Hollywood version a try to see if they changed it up.
The Beautiful Truth - Documentary about Cancer - excellent 8/10 everyone should watch it!
Shadow Dancer - About a RA informer - pure dung 2/10
Redemption - Jason Statham usual action is what it is - watchable 5/10

Thor 2: Wasn't overly impressed, probably the weakest of the latest batch of Marvel films 6/10

Been a while since I saw anything as bad as Thor 2.  Thor 1 was dung too.

So at what point did you think that Thor 2 was going to be better???? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 06, 2014, 11:28:45 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2014, 08:48:45 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 06, 2014, 08:18:25 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 05, 2014, 03:54:09 PM
I'm on the late shift at night time with the baby so I'm getting my money's worth from Netflix:

Old Boy (Original Japanese version) - Could have been a good show but the ending ruined it for me. 4/10 Will give the Hollywood version a try to see if they changed it up.
The Beautiful Truth - Documentary about Cancer - excellent 8/10 everyone should watch it!
Shadow Dancer - About a RA informer - pure dung 2/10
Redemption - Jason Statham usual action is what it is - watchable 5/10

Thor 2: Wasn't overly impressed, probably the weakest of the latest batch of Marvel films 6/10

Been a while since I saw anything as bad as Thor 2.  Thor 1 was dung too.

So at what point did you think that Thor 2 was going to be better???? ;D ;D

Watched it because I had seen the first one and even though I am not amazed by the whole Avengers series, I thought it would be better to watch it in order to not have any gaps when it comes to any subsequent marvel films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 10, 2014, 09:06:08 PM
Thoae of you of a certain vintage will appreciate Blue Thunder starting now on Sony Movies (Sky 323).  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 11, 2014, 08:21:51 AM
Always good films on sky 323 and 157.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 11, 2014, 03:41:41 PM
Kick Ass 2: Watchable 5/10 - mindless violence - Wouldn't know Jim Carey in it!!
Captain Phillips: Enjoyable 7/10 Wasn't as good as I was expecting - Hanks was good but not outstanding - Somalians were great - nice insight into the story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lawnseed on March 11, 2014, 10:22:35 PM
im not going through every page of this thread to see if this has been mentioned but I came into this movie about half way and I just cant wait to get it and watch it all.. 'About time' is a well made, funny emotion filled film with a lovely cast. it's a little hard to follow and may require a couple of watches just to get the full story.. sweet jeez I was almost in tears toward the end

highly recommended 8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 11, 2014, 10:35:00 PM
My Mrs watched the other day - said it was very good. Might try and catch it if i see it on redbox or something.... nice to see your emotional side lawnseed :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lawnseed on March 11, 2014, 11:00:03 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 11, 2014, 10:35:00 PM
My Mrs watched the other day - said it was very good. Might try and catch it if i see it on redbox or something.... nice to see your emotional side lawnseed :)
I still feel like crying just thinking about it.. what a show :'(
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on March 12, 2014, 04:06:06 PM
Enjoyed Enough Said, comedy about 40 something divorcees getting back into the dating game. Premise is weak enough but with James Gandolfini and Catherine Keener it has a decent cast and is a lot better than 99% of the comedies you see these days.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on March 12, 2014, 05:53:10 PM
Watched about 3/4 of Dallas Buyers Club last night before I passed out. Very powerful movie, even after all the hype and awards. Hard to imagine what it was like in that era, as a heterosexual sufferer of HIV never mind a homosexual one. Very easy to have a blase attitude towards your sexual health when you're younger and think you're invincible. Similarly easy to have gotten lucky, or unlucky, as the case may be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2014, 02:56:08 PM
Only watched The Pledge the other night, arguably the worst ending to a film I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 25, 2014, 03:01:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 12, 2014, 05:53:10 PM
Watched about 3/4 of Dallas Buyers Club last night before I passed out.

Strong stuff. Wacky tabacky?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on March 25, 2014, 03:03:26 PM
Quote from: ONeill on March 25, 2014, 03:01:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 12, 2014, 05:53:10 PM
Watched about 3/4 of Dallas Buyers Club last night before I passed out.

Strong stuff. Wacky tabacky?

:-) funny
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: southdown on March 25, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Watched Shutter Island on Netflix, not bad at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2014, 03:30:16 PM
Quote from: southdown on March 25, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Watched Shutter Island on Netflix, not bad at all.

Good show, Di Caprio is a fine actor, don't think he gets enough credit because of his looks (that sounds gay) but ya know what I mean :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 25, 2014, 03:35:12 PM
Quote from: southdown on March 25, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Watched Shutter Island on Netflix, not bad at all.
Decent enough but I saw the 'twist' at the end coming about half way through the film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 25, 2014, 03:35:12 PM
Quote from: southdown on March 25, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Watched Shutter Island on Netflix, not bad at all.
Decent enough but I saw the 'twist' at the end coming about half way through the film.

(http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/carry-on-being-a-smart-arse.png)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 25, 2014, 03:57:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 25, 2014, 03:35:12 PM
Quote from: southdown on March 25, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Watched Shutter Island on Netflix, not bad at all.
Decent enough but I saw the 'twist' at the end coming about half way through the film.

(http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/carry-on-being-a-smart-arse.png)
it was fairly obvious did you not think?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2014, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 25, 2014, 03:57:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 25, 2014, 03:35:12 PM
Quote from: southdown on March 25, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Watched Shutter Island on Netflix, not bad at all.
Decent enough but I saw the 'twist' at the end coming about half way through the film.
It was fairly obvious did you not think?

(http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/carry-on-being-a-smart-arse.png)

That wasn't his point!! But yeah it was obvious
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on March 25, 2014, 04:46:40 PM
What twist?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on March 25, 2014, 04:54:17 PM
the child sees dead people
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 25, 2014, 04:56:27 PM
Meath gave a replay to Louth.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 25, 2014, 09:25:19 PM
Watched the second installment of the Hunger Games - thought it was very well done - 6.5/10
watched the Hollywood version of Old Boy - actually enjoyed it more than the original - but then i'm not a connoisseur... 6/10
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Post by: Main Street on March 25, 2014, 10:44:03 PM
The epic masterpiece, Seven Samurai, is on Film 4 tonight   23.40 - 03.35


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on March 25, 2014, 10:47:08 PM
Brazil - finally got around to seeing it. Some laugh!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 26, 2014, 12:03:30 AM
Nebraska is very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 26, 2014, 11:35:16 AM
Quote from: ONeill on March 25, 2014, 10:47:08 PM
Brazil - finally got around to seeing it. Some laugh!

Seriously??? That film would be nearly older than you, classic show, Harry Tuttle and the girl from one of the best American comedy show Soap. Great film
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Post by: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2014, 10:32:45 PM
Anyone seen Calvary? Getting serious reviews in the papers and radio.
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Post by: Nally Stand on April 14, 2014, 10:53:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 14, 2014, 10:32:45 PM
Anyone seen Calvary? Getting serious reviews in the papers and radio.
Liked it a lot. It has some funny lines but is by no means the comedy a lot of people assume it to be going by the Gleeson/McDonagh mixture. Eerily quiet in the cinema at the end credits.
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Post by: Capt Pat on April 15, 2014, 12:15:53 AM
Calvary was darker than I was expecting with actors like Chris O'Dowd in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on April 22, 2014, 11:55:38 PM
Thought it was very dark, great show though. One thing that bugged me though was Aiden Gillen's accent in it. His accents in a lot of things lately have been annoying me.
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Post by: Canalman on April 23, 2014, 10:25:24 AM
Seen a Belgian horror film at the weekend called Calvaire. Wtf type of movie.

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Post by: playwiththewind1st on April 23, 2014, 07:49:37 PM
Went to see "Calvary" last Saturday night. One of those shows that you walk out of after it's over & there's a bit of a silence, because everybody's quiet on it, especially after the ending they've just seen. Didn't quite know what to make of it, to be honest, although it's still a very good show. Have to say, I would generally give a film with Brendan Gleeson in it a try - he's a fine actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on May 17, 2014, 01:26:32 PM
First trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" released yesterday. Looks excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on May 17, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2014, 01:26:32 PM
First trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" released yesterday. Looks excellent.

Thought the far opposite, big Nolan fan to be honest but thought it looked too deep and ponderous.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2014, 11:07:56 PM
Quote from: trileacman on May 17, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2014, 01:26:32 PM
First trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" released yesterday. Looks excellent.

Thought the far opposite, big Nolan fan to be honest but thought it looked too deep and ponderous.
Sounds like The Nolan Show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 17, 2014, 11:34:33 PM
Quote from: trileacman on May 17, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2014, 01:26:32 PM
First trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" released yesterday. Looks excellent.

Thought the far opposite, big Nolan fan to be honest but thought it looked too deep and ponderous.

its hard to know what to make of it, we saw a lot of the earth stuff, (SPOILER ALERT)but they go through a wormhole trying to find another earth (SPOILER END)so its bound to be more to it, i don't mind the long build up if it has a good story, which i think it will,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on May 18, 2014, 04:50:01 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 17, 2014, 11:34:33 PM
Quote from: trileacman on May 17, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2014, 01:26:32 PM
First trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" released yesterday. Looks excellent.

Thought the far opposite, big Nolan fan to be honest but thought it looked too deep and ponderous.

its hard to know what to make of it, we saw a lot of the earth stuff, (SPOILER ALERT)but they go through a wormhole trying to find another earth (SPOILER END)so its bound to be more to it, i don't mind the long build up if it has a good story, which i think it will,

Meh seem to burn alot of time spouting shite about the end of the world and how hard tis to leave the young 'uns. Doesn't leave a whole lot for something to develop beyond that. I think it's plain where that show is going and it's in a whole "Red Planet/Mission to Mars" direction which were shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on May 19, 2014, 01:32:18 PM
Quote from: trileacman on May 18, 2014, 04:50:01 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 17, 2014, 11:34:33 PM
Quote from: trileacman on May 17, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 17, 2014, 01:26:32 PM
First trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" released yesterday. Looks excellent.

Thought the far opposite, big Nolan fan to be honest but thought it looked too deep and ponderous.

its hard to know what to make of it, we saw a lot of the earth stuff, (SPOILER ALERT)but they go through a wormhole trying to find another earth (SPOILER END)so its bound to be more to it, i don't mind the long build up if it has a good story, which i think it will,

Meh seem to burn alot of time spouting shite about the end of the world and how hard tis to leave the young 'uns. Doesn't leave a whole lot for something to develop beyond that. I think it's plain where that show is going and it's in a whole "Red Planet/Mission to Mars" direction which were shite.

I don't think that's the direction it's going at all. With wormholes comes the concept of time travel - plot will focus more on the mind bending aspect of this rather than the actual "save the world" angle I think.. Jessica Chastain was shown briefly in the trailer and was wearing the same jacket as McConnughey. Think she's the grown up version of the daughter.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: WT4E on May 19, 2014, 05:02:55 PM
Any good recommendations from the lovefilm films on offer. I always have trouble trawling through it trying to find a good movie.
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Post by: trileacman on May 19, 2014, 05:46:17 PM
Quote from: WT4E on May 19, 2014, 05:02:55 PM
Any good recommendations from the lovefilm films on offer. I always have trouble trawling through it trying to find a good movie.

I always had the same problem, there's a lot of shite there too. Can't think of any off hand.
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Post by: The Worker on May 26, 2014, 10:17:38 AM
Terrible weather for a bank holiday. Can anyone recommend a decent film to watch to kill a few hours?
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Post by: nrico2006 on May 26, 2014, 10:27:57 AM
Drive
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 26, 2014, 10:32:48 AM
Quote from: The Worker on May 26, 2014, 10:17:38 AM
Terrible weather for a bank holiday. Can anyone recommend a decent film to watch to kill a few hours?

Zulu. Great for the wet bank holiday/Sunday.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 26, 2014, 01:49:44 PM
Last night I watched about 20 mins of a Nic Cage film called Drive Angry. It was a :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 26, 2014, 03:11:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 26, 2014, 01:49:44 PM
Last night I watched about 20 mins of a Nic Cage film called Drive Angry. It was a :o

Thought about it but watch some crap about the White being taken over!!! Never get those 2 hours back
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Apparently so on May 26, 2014, 04:29:33 PM
Watched some English pish called Tower Block

Absolutely woeful but still enjoyed it for some reason. I wouldn't say naw to the wee blonde thing in it. Lovely
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: All of a Sludden on May 31, 2014, 11:46:14 PM
Those of us of a certain vintage will remember Magnum Force, with Clint Eastwood as Harry Callahan. I remember paying 10p in to the youth club to watch it. It's on RTE1 tonight @ 00:25.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on June 08, 2014, 12:25:38 AM
I have just watched "out of the furnace"

The cast of Christian Bale, Woody Harlleson, Forrest Whittaker, Willam Dafoe, Casey Afflek & Tom Bower should entice anyone into watching this movie.

There are strong performances all round and in particular from Woody Harlleson.

(Spoiler) The ending lifts this film above the normal Hollywood production. If I have to give it a score 8.5 out of 10.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 08, 2014, 01:03:12 AM
22 Jump Street is well worth watching. It is very funny in parts.

Edge of tomorrow a sci fi with Tom Cruise is  good entertainment.

I would give them both 8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J OGorman on June 08, 2014, 06:51:07 PM
Hannah - good start but kinda petered out a wee bit 6/10
Monuments Men - really enjoyable show with a quare cast 7.5/10
Searching for Sugarman - wow. Excellent show 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 10, 2014, 08:50:32 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on June 08, 2014, 12:25:38 AM
I have just watched "out of the furnace"

The cast of Christian Bale, Woody Harlleson, Forrest Whittaker, Willam Dafoe, Casey Afflek & Tom Bower should entice anyone into watching this movie.

There are strong performances all round and in particular from Woody Harlleson.

(Spoiler) The ending lifts this film above the normal Hollywood production. If I have to give it a score 8.5 out of 10.

Good show.  Watched Old Boy and Jack Ryan at the weekend.  Old Boy was ok, Jack Ryan was very good.
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Post by: Mayo4Sam on June 30, 2014, 11:27:57 PM
Watched the summit there on rte, great show/documentary
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Post by: gallsman on July 01, 2014, 09:10:28 AM
Jack Ryan was shite. Franchise should have been left buried.

Edge of Tomorrow was very enjoyable, if a bit contrived at the end. Tom Cruise needs to stop making apocalyptic alien movies though.

Saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes too and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on July 01, 2014, 10:00:25 AM
Watched "Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas".

Great acting, but no plot nor story. A truely bizarre film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on July 01, 2014, 10:16:17 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 01, 2014, 10:00:25 AM
Watched "Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas".

Great acting, but no plot nor story. A truely bizarre film.

Well the book was written by a truly bizarre man.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on July 01, 2014, 10:42:51 AM
Quote from: Hardy on July 01, 2014, 10:16:17 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 01, 2014, 10:00:25 AM
Watched "Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas".

Great acting, but no plot nor story. A truely bizarre film.

Well the book was written by a truly bizarre man.

I was just about to say you should read the book!  :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on July 07, 2014, 11:31:06 PM
Just watching Happy Gilmore on television, and one of the background tunes was Rock n' Roll by Gary Glitter. Now what was he famous for?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 08, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 07, 2014, 11:31:06 PM
Just watching Happy Gilmore on television, and one of the background tunes was Rock n' Roll by Gary Glitter. Now what was he famous for?

Happy Gilmore was released in 1996... Glitter was caught in 1997!

What are you supposed to do in that case? In fairness it's a good song but are we not supposed to like the song because he's a paedo?

On another note this thread has been very quiet this last while. Can we put that down to the amount of dross out in the cinema these days? The last 2 films I've watched were "A Million Ways to Die in the West" and "Bad Neighbours"... horrible films!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 08, 2014, 10:29:20 AM
The last two I watched were Sleepless in Seattle and Colombiana.  Need for Speed is next.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 08, 2014, 11:54:26 AM
The Grand Budapest Hotel

9/10. Brilliant
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Post by: screenexile on July 08, 2014, 12:03:58 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 08, 2014, 11:54:26 AM
The Grand Budapest Hotel

9/10. Brilliant

Been toying with the idea of watching this and I've heard Fiennes is brilliant in it but I'm just not a Wes Anderson fan I think.

Royal Tenenbaums
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Rushmore

All films I didn't really care for/get!

I loved Fantastic Mr. Fox though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 08, 2014, 12:36:11 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 08, 2014, 12:03:58 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 08, 2014, 11:54:26 AM
The Grand Budapest Hotel

9/10. Brilliant

Been toying with the idea of watching this and I've heard Fiennes is brilliant in it but I'm just not a Wes Anderson fan I think.

Royal Tenenbaums
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Rushmore

All films I didn't really care for/get!

I loved Fantastic Mr. Fox though.
Wasn't mad on any of those films either but really enjoyed this one. Fiennes is hilarious, delivery of some of the lines is gas. You're an inanimate facking object type moments a few times... ;D
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Post by: tbrick18 on July 08, 2014, 01:04:46 PM
Non-Stop with Liam Neeson was watchable enough....but the ending lets it down a bit.
7/10.
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Post by: Puckoon on July 08, 2014, 04:09:55 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 08, 2014, 12:03:58 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 08, 2014, 11:54:26 AM
The Grand Budapest Hotel

9/10. Brilliant

Been toying with the idea of watching this and I've heard Fiennes is brilliant in it but I'm just not a Wes Anderson fan I think.

Royal Tenenbaums
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Rushmore

All films I didn't really care for/get!

I loved Fantastic Mr. Fox though.

I'd be right there Screen, although the Grand Budapest Hotel was fantastic, who knew Ralph Fiennes could be so funny? Just watched the Royal Tenenbaums and the Life Aquatic again this weekend with a renewed opinion. GBH is much more enjoyable though
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Post by: armaghniac on July 28, 2014, 10:03:46 PM
I thought the recent Planet of the Apes was watchable enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on July 29, 2014, 12:15:44 AM
The Grand Budapest, if you accept the type of comedy it's going to be, is absolutely excellent. I tried the royal tenebaums recently again to see how they were but not a patch on TGBH. Decent all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 29, 2014, 11:14:21 AM
Quote from: trileacman on July 29, 2014, 12:15:44 AM
The Grand Budapest, if you accept the type of comedy it's going to be, is absolutely excellent. I tried the royal tenebaums recently again to see how they were but not a patch on TGBH. Decent all the same.

I watched it and agree TGBH was very very good and well worth watching!
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Post by: Canalman on July 29, 2014, 11:25:41 AM
Dog Soldiers on the telly tonight. Well worth a watch for those who haven't seen it before. Stumbled upon it one night while channel hopping and would really recommend it.

Watched Green Street again at the weekend. Can't for the life of me understand how it got so much bad press. Excellent film imo. Reckon some just couldn't get around the fact Elijah Wood was in it.
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Post by: nrico2006 on July 29, 2014, 11:39:56 AM
2 very good shows Canalman.
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Post by: whiskeysteve on July 29, 2014, 11:57:16 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 29, 2014, 11:25:41 AM

Watched Green Street again at the weekend. Can't for the life of me understand how it got so much bad press. Excellent film imo. Reckon some just couldn't get around the fact Elijah Wood was in it.

for very good reason... plays a Harvard student who rather logically becomes a "come an hav a go if yer think yer hard enough" die hard hammers hooligan... message of the movie is that he comes away a better person for loyally backing up small minded c*ntish behaviour outside pubs/down alleyways. The whole premise of extolling the honour, loyalty and virtue of gutter Cockney-geezer soccer hooliganism is laughable. Would recommend The Firm, the Gary Oldman film as a solid alternative for the scummy reality and hopelessness of the hooliganism era.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 29, 2014, 12:13:59 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 29, 2014, 11:57:16 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 29, 2014, 11:25:41 AM

Watched Green Street again at the weekend. Can't for the life of me understand how it got so much bad press. Excellent film imo. Reckon some just couldn't get around the fact Elijah Wood was in it.

for very good reason... plays a Harvard student who rather logically becomes a "come an hav a go if yer think yer hard enough" die hard hammers hooligan... message of the movie is that he comes away a better person for loyally backing up small minded c*ntish behaviour outside pubs/down alleyways. The whole premise of extolling the honour, loyalty and virtue of gutter Cockney-geezer soccer hooliganism is laughable. Would recommend The Firm, the Gary Oldman film as a solid alternative for the scummy reality and hopelessness of the hooliganism era.

+1

Was not believable on any level including Woods' role.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on August 07, 2014, 11:39:52 AM
Guardians of The Galaxy.
Was sceptical beforehand, thought Marvel were just taking the p1ss with so many movies in the one 'universe', but as it turns out I found this very entertaining and enjoyable.
Plenty of slapstick, plenty of gags, plenty of action and a storyline that introduces us to a whole new section of the Marvel universe.
Decent cast too with plenty of familiar faces and each contributing in their own way. Chris Pratt cementing himself as a leading man now in Holywood id wager. 

Basically it was a fun ride and id like to see more. Definitely the new Star Wars for a whole younger generation.

8.5/10
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2014, 01:32:09 PM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on August 07, 2014, 11:39:52 AM
Guardians of The Galaxy.
Was sceptical beforehand, thought Marvel were just taking the p1ss with so many movies in the one 'universe', but as it turns out I found this very entertaining and enjoyable.
Plenty of slapstick, plenty of gags, plenty of action and a storyline that introduces us to a whole new section of the Marvel universe.
Decent cast too with plenty of familiar faces and each contributing in their own way. Chris Pratt cementing himself as a leading man now in Holywood id wager. 

Basically it was a fun ride and id like to see more. Definitely the new Star Wars for a whole younger generation.

8.5/10
Would agree but I'll knock off half a point as I thought some of it dragged a wee bit. Definitely entertaining and the lead actor was good - no doubt another franchise in the making. When Drax appeared my wee lad said (very loudly) that he was a wrestler much to the amusement of people around!
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Post by: The Iceman on August 07, 2014, 04:45:30 PM
Watched Noah there last night - thought it was a decent effort. 8/10
Robocop - not bad at all - stayed true to the original story with some nice effects. 7/10
The Butler - epic show - really really enjoyed it - 9/10
Joe (I know it's a Nicholas Cage movie I should have known) 4/10 pure dung

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 08, 2014, 02:29:08 PM
Anyone got any good download sites (obv not paying) that would convert out easy to MP4
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2014, 03:05:01 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 08, 2014, 02:29:08 PM
Anyone got any good download sites (obv not paying) that would convert out easy to MP4
pirateshore.nl usually has an mp4 or xvid option for movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 08, 2014, 03:05:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2014, 03:05:01 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 08, 2014, 02:29:08 PM
Anyone got any good download sites (obv not paying) that would convert out easy to MP4
pirateshore.nl usually has an mp4 or xvid option for movies.

Cheers TB
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on August 16, 2014, 12:44:55 AM
Good copy of The Good, The McConnell and The Ugly on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN1Kx_a4GSI
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on August 16, 2014, 01:08:02 AM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 29, 2014, 11:57:16 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 29, 2014, 11:25:41 AM

Watched Green Street again at the weekend. Can't for the life of me understand how it got so much bad press. Excellent film imo. Reckon some just couldn't get around the fact Elijah Wood was in it.

for very good reason... plays a Harvard student who rather logically becomes a "come an hav a go if yer think yer hard enough" die hard hammers hooligan... message of the movie is that he comes away a better person for loyally backing up small minded c*ntish behaviour outside pubs/down alleyways. The whole premise of extolling the honour, loyalty and virtue of gutter Cockney-geezer soccer hooliganism is laughable. Would recommend The Firm, the Gary Oldman film as a solid alternative for the scummy reality and hopelessness of the hooliganism era.

So would I, the Zulus kicking the Cockneys back to Laandan! :-[
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 16, 2014, 10:56:03 AM
Any reviews of Inbetweeners Movie or Planet of the Apes??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on August 16, 2014, 12:21:12 PM
I enjoyed my  biannual cinema visit to see the Inbetweeners. A packed house at a comedy always results in a good atmosphere and plenty of laughs. It's not Hitchcock, it's not quite as  funny as the first one, but I was thoroughly entertained and had a few great laughs.  I'd certainly recommend it if you enjoyed the series.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 16, 2014, 09:32:04 PM
Quote from: CD on August 16, 2014, 12:21:12 PM
I enjoyed my  biannual cinema visit to see the Inbetweeners. A packed house at a comedy always results in a good atmosphere and plenty of laughs. It's not Hitchcock, it's not quite as  funny as the first one, but I was thoroughly entertained and had a few great laughs.  I'd certainly recommend it if you enjoyed the series.
Sums up most of the newspaper reviews I have read.
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Post by: J OGorman on August 16, 2014, 10:58:00 PM
Maybe should be in the documentary section, but, Mistaken for Strangers, the doc made by the National's lead singer Matt Berninger's hapless brother Tom is first class. Funny take on a band on tour. 8.5 / 10

Spiderman 2...A solid 7/10

Looking forward to Inbetweeners and Jon Favreau's Chef
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 17, 2014, 12:55:07 AM
Quote from: J OGorman on August 16, 2014, 10:58:00 PM
Maybe should be in the documentary section, but, Mistaken for Strangers, the doc made by the National's lead singer Matt Berninger's hapless brother Tom is first class. Funny take on a band on tour. 8.5 / 10

Spiderman 2...A solid 7/10

Looking forward to Inbetweeners and Jon Favreau's Chef
Have watched about half of this.An exceptionally annoying person!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 30, 2014, 10:55:00 PM
Locke. Interesting concept. Liked it a lot and gathered up some good concrete knowledge. 8.5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on September 24, 2014, 08:37:41 PM
Calvary.

Great acting all round. Biblical parallels are quite funny, but thought provoking. Powerful too. Leaves the audience in five minutes of stunned silence when the credits roll.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on September 25, 2014, 06:35:15 AM
Has anyone seen Jersey Boys? Worth a trip to the cinema?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 26, 2014, 05:49:57 PM
The Lives of Others on BBC2 2nite at 12.10am. Superb German movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on September 28, 2014, 10:54:30 PM
I watched Hardy Bucks the Movie the other night.

Was it written before or after Melissa Reid and Michaella McCollum went on vacation to Columbia?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on September 29, 2014, 11:25:18 AM
Watch End of Tomorrow last nite. I would give it a 7/10. It was ok but wouldn't watch it again. Cruise needs to get away from all this sci-fi for a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on September 30, 2014, 06:33:28 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 26, 2014, 05:49:57 PM
The Lives of Others on BBC2 2nite at 12.10am. Superb German movie.

Yip, really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on September 30, 2014, 09:03:49 PM
Finally got around to watching Locke.
It reminded me of an audio book - you really didn't need to watch in fairness. Painted a good picture for one man driving in a car talking on his phone but not great either: 6/10

Captain America II : Definitely enjoyable/watchable - not Marvels best but I didn't expect it to be. 6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2014, 09:30:24 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 30, 2014, 09:03:49 PM
Finally got around to watching Locke.
It reminded me of an audio book - you really didn't need to watch in fairness. Painted a good picture for one man driving in a car talking on his phone but not great either: 6/10

Captain America II : Definitely enjoyable/watchable - not Marvels best but I didn't expect it to be. 6/10
Come on you must know a bit more about concrete than before you watched it!  :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on September 30, 2014, 09:37:51 PM
Thought captain America 2 was a lot better than the first one.

Seen Oldboy with josh brolin.  Not as good as the original, but didn't understand why it was completely panned by the critics.  Thought it was decent.  I'd imagine the twist would be good if you didn't see the original. 6/10

300 rise of an empire.  Pure muck.  Weird sex scene all the same where you see Eva greens bangers bouncing about. 3/10

Monuments Men.  Decent show, easy watching 6.5/10

The road.  Don't know how do describe this.  Not enjoyable, but absolutely compelling viewing.  The tension is unreal.  8/10

The counsellor.  Good show but wouldn't be for everyone 7/10

Epic.  Watched this with the kids.  Think I enjoyed it more than them 7/10



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 01, 2014, 08:27:02 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 30, 2014, 09:30:24 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on September 30, 2014, 09:03:49 PM
Finally got around to watching Locke.
It reminded me of an audio book - you really didn't need to watch in fairness. Painted a good picture for one man driving in a car talking on his phone but not great either: 6/10

Captain America II : Definitely enjoyable/watchable - not Marvels best but I didn't expect it to be. 6/10
Come on you must know a bit more about concrete than before you watched it!  :D

Saw The Counsellor a few months ago, thought it was pretty poor.

Thought Epic was good as well, and Captain America 2 was good compared to the first one.

Saw the Two Faces Of January too, was pretty good.  Turned Grudge Match off after twenty minutes. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on October 01, 2014, 09:28:52 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 29, 2014, 12:13:59 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 29, 2014, 11:57:16 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 29, 2014, 11:25:41 AM

Watched Green Street again at the weekend. Can't for the life of me understand how it got so much bad press. Excellent film imo. Reckon some just couldn't get around the fact Elijah Wood was in it.

for very good reason... plays a Harvard student who rather logically becomes a "come an hav a go if yer think yer hard enough" die hard hammers hooligan... message of the movie is that he comes away a better person for loyally backing up small minded c*ntish behaviour outside pubs/down alleyways. The whole premise of extolling the honour, loyalty and virtue of gutter Cockney-geezer soccer hooliganism is laughable. Would recommend The Firm, the Gary Oldman film as a solid alternative for the scummy reality and hopelessness of the hooliganism era.

+1

Was not believable on any level including Woods' role.

His bro in law (the lad out of Hustle) is impossible to like

Although Claire Forlani (his wife in that) is incredible
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 01, 2014, 10:32:43 AM
Quote from: haranguerer on October 01, 2014, 09:28:52 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 29, 2014, 12:13:59 PM
Quote from: whiskeysteve on July 29, 2014, 11:57:16 AM
Quote from: Canalman on July 29, 2014, 11:25:41 AM

Watched Green Street again at the weekend. Can't for the life of me understand how it got so much bad press. Excellent film imo. Reckon some just couldn't get around the fact Elijah Wood was in it.

for very good reason... plays a Harvard student who rather logically becomes a "come an hav a go if yer think yer hard enough" die hard hammers hooligan... message of the movie is that he comes away a better person for loyally backing up small minded c*ntish behaviour outside pubs/down alleyways. The whole premise of extolling the honour, loyalty and virtue of gutter Cockney-geezer soccer hooliganism is laughable. Would recommend The Firm, the Gary Oldman film as a solid alternative for the scummy reality and hopelessness of the hooliganism era.

+1

Was not believable on any level including Woods' role.

His bro in law (the lad out of Hustle) is impossible to like

Although Claire Forlani (his wife in that) is incredible

I liked Green Street.  It was a lot more believable than Captain America, The Hobbit or many of the other films ranted and raved about on here.  Jeesus.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on October 01, 2014, 10:40:46 AM
Watched Green Street not to long ago also, Eijah Woods character was merely a point of entry for the viewer, nothing more! Plenty of quotes from it all the same!

Also watched Snatch too, in my opinion the ultimate brit cockney gangster film, good story, funny and gypsy fighting! The other half couldn't see the appeal though! Even Vinnie Jones impressed!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 01, 2014, 11:41:11 AM
Never mind Green Street. The ultimate hooligan movie is ID. Stars Billy Mitchell.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2014, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 01, 2014, 10:40:46 AM
Watched Green Street not to long ago also, Eijah Woods character was merely a point of entry for the viewer, nothing more! Plenty of quotes from it all the same!

Also watched Snatch too, in my opinion the ultimate brit cockney gangster film, good story, funny and gypsy fighting! The other half couldn't see the appeal though! Even Vinnie Jones impressed!

I don't care what some people say about Snatch it is an absolute classic film. The one liners are great, the storyline is great, the characters are great. It's never going to win too many awards but it's just an all round entertaining film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 01, 2014, 12:25:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2014, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 01, 2014, 10:40:46 AM
Watched Green Street not to long ago also, Eijah Woods character was merely a point of entry for the viewer, nothing more! Plenty of quotes from it all the same!

Also watched Snatch too, in my opinion the ultimate brit cockney gangster film, good story, funny and gypsy fighting! The other half couldn't see the appeal though! Even Vinnie Jones impressed!

I don't care what some people say about Snatch it is an absolute classic film. The one liners are great, the storyline is great, the characters are great. It's never going to win too many awards but it's just an all round entertaining film!

Snatch is great, also loved Lock Stock too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 01, 2014, 12:37:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2014, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 01, 2014, 10:40:46 AM
Watched Green Street not to long ago also, Eijah Woods character was merely a point of entry for the viewer, nothing more! Plenty of quotes from it all the same!

Also watched Snatch too, in my opinion the ultimate brit cockney gangster film, good story, funny and gypsy fighting! The other half couldn't see the appeal though! Even Vinnie Jones impressed!

I don't care what some people say about Snatch it is an absolute classic film. The one liners are great, the storyline is great, the characters are great. It's never going to win too many awards but it's just an all round entertaining film!

Yeah,
love Snatch, would watch it every christmas once the kids are in bed'

'Take that, ya cúnt ya'

Class look from Pitt after he accidentally knocks the big lad out;

(http://www.trainbodyandmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/brad-pitt-snatch-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on October 01, 2014, 12:53:46 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 01, 2014, 11:41:11 AM
Never mind Green Street. The ultimate hooligan movie is ID. Stars Billy Mitchell.

This is true - great show. I'll have to watch it again though, was sure Robert Carlyle had starred but wiki told me otherwise
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 01, 2014, 01:08:50 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2014, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 01, 2014, 10:40:46 AM
Watched Green Street not to long ago also, Eijah Woods character was merely a point of entry for the viewer, nothing more! Plenty of quotes from it all the same!

Also watched Snatch too, in my opinion the ultimate brit cockney gangster film, good story, funny and gypsy fighting! The other half couldn't see the appeal though! Even Vinnie Jones impressed!

I don't care what some people say about Snatch it is an absolute classic film. The one liners are great, the storyline is great, the characters are great. It's never going to win too many awards but it's just an all round entertaining film!
yeah, agree about snatch. Great entertainment, some great dialogue and a reasonably original storyline for that type of film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mackers on October 01, 2014, 01:35:20 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 01, 2014, 01:08:50 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2014, 12:18:17 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on October 01, 2014, 10:40:46 AM
Watched Green Street not to long ago also, Eijah Woods character was merely a point of entry for the viewer, nothing more! Plenty of quotes from it all the same!

Also watched Snatch too, in my opinion the ultimate brit cockney gangster film, good story, funny and gypsy fighting! The other half couldn't see the appeal though! Even Vinnie Jones impressed!

I don't care what some people say about Snatch it is an absolute classic film. The one liners are great, the storyline is great, the characters are great. It's never going to win too many awards but it's just an all round entertaining film!
yeah, agree about snatch. Great entertainment, some great dialogue and a reasonably original storyline for that type of film
+1. Brilliant.  Probably my favourite film.  Brad Pitt is outstanding in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 01, 2014, 01:40:22 PM
Youse need to wise up.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 01, 2014, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 01, 2014, 01:40:22 PM
Youse need to wise up.

Just because there's not títs in it, not even a wee ewe (pronounced 'yoo' in the glens) for you to ogle,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 01, 2014, 03:18:31 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on October 01, 2014, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 01, 2014, 01:40:22 PM
Youse need to wise up.

Just because there's not títs in it, not even a wee ewe (pronounced 'yoo' in the glens) for you to ogle,

Well said Johnny, all that man is interested in is Tits and Tractors (and Curry Chips).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 01, 2014, 03:56:55 PM
Saw "The Drop" at the weekend.  Gandlofini's last film.  Excellent stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mikehunt on October 01, 2014, 04:51:29 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2013, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 23, 2013, 02:18:28 PM
2 films on telly this weekend worth watching imo

Kill List on Ch 4 Sat night 11.15pm. A headwrecker of a flick . Have selfish reasons for recommending it as I am curious as to how others think of it. Very odd.



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First thing, no 2nd thing I said after watching Kill List is I feel sorry for the person who came up with that ending. First thing I said was obviously "WTF". The Nordie boy was on some show on UTV /BBC show lately cycling around the north chatting to locals. I was waiting for him to start stabbing some auld wan.

Seen a French film once call Irreversible, Kill List is up there with it as being the most fcuked up film I've seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2014, 05:05:50 PM
Quote from: mikehunt on October 01, 2014, 04:51:29 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2013, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Canalman on March 23, 2013, 02:18:28 PM
2 films on telly this weekend worth watching imo

Kill List on Ch 4 Sat night 11.15pm. A headwrecker of a flick . Have selfish reasons for recommending it as I am curious as to how others think of it. Very odd.


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First thing, no 2nd thing I said after watching Kill List is I feel sorry for the person who came up with that ending. First thing I said was obviously "WTF". The Nordie boy was on some show on UTV /BBC show lately cycling around the north chatting to locals. I was waiting for him to start stabbing some auld wan.

Seen a French film once call Irreversible, Kill List is up there with it as being the most fcuked up film I've seen.

Worse than Human Centipede??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 01, 2014, 08:00:24 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 01, 2014, 03:18:31 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on October 01, 2014, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 01, 2014, 01:40:22 PM
Youse need to wise up.

Just because there's not títs in it, not even a wee ewe (pronounced 'yoo' in the glens) for you to ogle,

Well said Johnny, all that man is interested in is Tits and Tractors (and Curry Chips).
Banged to rights and you two are a perfect pair of tits.

Any film with a dodgy Irish accent goes straight to the bin.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on October 10, 2014, 01:57:42 PM
Anyone sat through Irving Welshes 'Filth' last night, rare show to say the least, but not unexpected as I'd read his book 'Acid House' years ago.

Strangely intriguing was how I'd put it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on October 18, 2014, 09:11:55 PM
Saw Fury last night.

Very Saving Private Ryanesque.  Horrifying combat scenes. A little island of domestic normality halfway through suddenly gets very tense. The biblical theme is laid on a bit thick, but still a good show, if a little far fetched towards the end.

Can't say too much without spoiling it.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OGvZoIrXpg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OGvZoIrXpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 19, 2014, 12:24:05 AM
Lock, stock is a good show with plenty of entertainment.

Snatch is shite rolled through the dirt.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on October 26, 2014, 07:25:27 AM
Just saw Whiplash. Gripping stuff, and a stunning ending. If you absolutely can't stand jazz then it might not be your thing, but if you don't mind it then it's worth a look.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvOksqh1Td0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvOksqh1Td0)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2014, 08:42:31 AM
Watched Gone Girl last night. Enjoyable if a little bonkers in final third.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 26, 2014, 09:01:49 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on October 10, 2014, 01:57:42 PM
Anyone sat through Irving Welshes 'Filth' last night, rare show to say the least, but not unexpected as I'd read his book 'Acid House' years ago.

Strangely intriguing was how I'd put it.

filth is one of my fav books, pretty much impossible to catch fully in a film, but they done a good job, its one of them movies that is impossible to get unless you have read the book imo. McAvoy plays the lead role pretty well. same rules apply.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 27, 2014, 12:37:28 AM
Fury was a great war movie.

9 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 03, 2014, 03:55:36 PM
Seen Shame last night, well to be accurate the first 30 mnutes of it or so before switching off.

Keep an eye out for Adventureland on RTE I think next Friday night. Excellent and charming film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 09, 2014, 10:51:08 PM
Massively disappointed with Interstellar. 5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2014, 10:58:04 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 09, 2014, 10:51:08 PM
Massively disappointed with Interstellar. 5/10
The missus said it felt like it was on for 10 hours.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 09, 2014, 11:01:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2014, 10:58:04 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 09, 2014, 10:51:08 PM
Massively disappointed with Interstellar. 5/10
The missus said it felt like it was on for 10 hours.

Was very long indeed. Plenty could have been cut. Classic case of grasp exceeding reach I think.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on November 12, 2014, 10:15:54 AM
Long Walk to Freedom, film based on Mandela's Biography.
Very interested in the man and his history but just didn't think the film was great at all. Idris Elba was able and did fine job portraying him, accent, mannerisms etc.
Just think they left large gaps and didn't delve into some of the juicier happenings enough. Not enough about his time and suffering on Robben Island and not enough told about how his relationship with Winnie disintegrated. Only paid lip service to major occurrences that occurred at the time.
I know its a totally different film but enjoyed Invictus a lot more than this.

6.5 / 10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 12, 2014, 10:19:10 AM
Anyone seen Nightcrawler? Jake Gyllenhaal's new movie. Getting good ratings!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.

Stick to the books - they're good craic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.

Stick to the books - they're good craic.
Thank you slasher, but I'll make my own qualitative choices  :)
Have you watched this film?
I've done all the Olsen (audio) books up to the Marco Effect. This film is very decent and I was also curious to observe how this story could be compressed,  which they managed almost down to the subliminal level, to get across the particular moods and atmosphere in this story,  which a book could wax lyrical about for pages.
My rule of thumb is read the book first before the film, unless you can't be bothered to read the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.

Stick to the books - they're good craic.
Thank you slasher, but I'll make my own qualitative choices  :)
Have you watched this film?
I've done all the Olsen (audio) books up to the Marco Effect. This film is very decent and I was also curious to observe how this story could be compressed,  which they managed almost down to the subliminal level, to get across the particular moods and atmosphere in this story,  which a book could wax lyrical about for pages.
My rule of thumb is read the book first before the film, unless you can't be bothered to read the book.

I think I've watched the movie and enjoyed it - I'm confused because they change the names of the books depending on where they sell them - I saw the movie of the book I read as Mercy (I think). 

I've also read The Marco Effect (also known as Buried) recently, and the standard is maintained - though the Dept Q trio don't feature as heavily as I'd like.  Good yarn, if I'm allowed to make a recommendation.   :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.

Stick to the books - they're good craic.
Thank you slasher, but I'll make my own qualitative choices  :)
Have you watched this film?
I've done all the Olsen (audio) books up to the Marco Effect. This film is very decent and I was also curious to observe how this story could be compressed,  which they managed almost down to the subliminal level, to get across the particular moods and atmosphere in this story,  which a book could wax lyrical about for pages.
My rule of thumb is read the book first before the film, unless you can't be bothered to read the book.
I think I've watched the movie and enjoyed it - I'm confused because they change the names of the books depending on where they sell them - I saw the movie of the book I read as Mercy (I think). 

I've also read The Marco Effect (also known as Buried) recently, and the standard is maintained - though the Dept Q trio don't feature as heavily as I'd like.  Good yarn, if I'm allowed to make a recommendation.   :P
If the film was in Danish language, adapted from a book you have read and liked,  was about a woman who went missing on a ferry and ended up caged in a pressure chamber, then you watched The Keeper of Lost Causes :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 01:19:21 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.

Stick to the books - they're good craic.
Thank you slasher, but I'll make my own qualitative choices  :)
Have you watched this film?
I've done all the Olsen (audio) books up to the Marco Effect. This film is very decent and I was also curious to observe how this story could be compressed,  which they managed almost down to the subliminal level, to get across the particular moods and atmosphere in this story,  which a book could wax lyrical about for pages.
My rule of thumb is read the book first before the film, unless you can't be bothered to read the book.
I think I've watched the movie and enjoyed it - I'm confused because they change the names of the books depending on where they sell them - I saw the movie of the book I read as Mercy (I think). 

I've also read The Marco Effect (also known as Buried) recently, and the standard is maintained - though the Dept Q trio don't feature as heavily as I'd like.  Good yarn, if I'm allowed to make a recommendation.   :P
If the film was in Danish language, adapted from a book you have read and liked,  was about a woman who went missing on a ferry and ended up caged in a pressure chamber, then you watched The Keeper of Lost Causes :)

If the film was in Danish language - it was.

adapted from a book you have read and liked - it was. 

was about a woman who went missing on a ferry - it was.

and ended up caged in a pressure chamber - it was.

The book was still called Mercy though.   :P
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 12, 2014, 01:40:46 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 01:19:21 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.

Stick to the books - they're good craic.
Thank you slasher, but I'll make my own qualitative choices  :)
Have you watched this film?
I've done all the Olsen (audio) books up to the Marco Effect. This film is very decent and I was also curious to observe how this story could be compressed,  which they managed almost down to the subliminal level, to get across the particular moods and atmosphere in this story,  which a book could wax lyrical about for pages.
My rule of thumb is read the book first before the film, unless you can't be bothered to read the book.
I think I've watched the movie and enjoyed it - I'm confused because they change the names of the books depending on where they sell them - I saw the movie of the book I read as Mercy (I think). 

I've also read The Marco Effect (also known as Buried) recently, and the standard is maintained - though the Dept Q trio don't feature as heavily as I'd like.  Good yarn, if I'm allowed to make a recommendation.   :P
If the film was in Danish language, adapted from a book you have read and liked,  was about a woman who went missing on a ferry and ended up caged in a pressure chamber, then you watched The Keeper of Lost Causes :)

If the film was in Danish language - it was.

adapted from a book you have read and liked - it was. 

was about a woman who went missing on a ferry - it was.

and ended up caged in a pressure chamber - it was.

The book was still called Mercy though.   :P
I have read said book. Twas Mercy in the UK market and Keeper... in US.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 05:41:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 12, 2014, 01:40:46 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 01:19:21 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 12:10:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 12, 2014, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 12, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2014, 10:17:20 PM
Danish tv movies The Keeper of Lost Causes  based on the book by Jussi Olsen, adapted down to 90 minutes.
I think they did an okay job,  a decent  film noir atmosphere which allowed for stripped bare minimalism, an art in itself
Though I don't know how someone who hadn't read the book would follow the action or appreciate the whole drama.
One change I took exception to was Assad being deliberately dumbed down and Carl, the good white danish cop, being made smarter than him.

Stick to the books - they're good craic.
Thank you slasher, but I'll make my own qualitative choices  :)
Have you watched this film?
I've done all the Olsen (audio) books up to the Marco Effect. This film is very decent and I was also curious to observe how this story could be compressed,  which they managed almost down to the subliminal level, to get across the particular moods and atmosphere in this story,  which a book could wax lyrical about for pages.
My rule of thumb is read the book first before the film, unless you can't be bothered to read the book.
I think I've watched the movie and enjoyed it - I'm confused because they change the names of the books depending on where they sell them - I saw the movie of the book I read as Mercy (I think). 

I've also read The Marco Effect (also known as Buried) recently, and the standard is maintained - though the Dept Q trio don't feature as heavily as I'd like.  Good yarn, if I'm allowed to make a recommendation.   :P
If the film was in Danish language, adapted from a book you have read and liked,  was about a woman who went missing on a ferry and ended up caged in a pressure chamber, then you watched The Keeper of Lost Causes :)

If the film was in Danish language - it was.

adapted from a book you have read and liked - it was. 

was about a woman who went missing on a ferry - it was.

and ended up caged in a pressure chamber - it was.

The book was still called Mercy though.   :P
I have read said book. Twas Mercy in the UK market and Keeper... in US.
That may be, but this is the movie channel. Was the Danish film of the book called Mercy as well, in the UK?
Did Billy not download a copy of the (soft) subtitled movie from a torrent or file sharing site like I did and  was it titled Mercy?
Anyway that was not the issue of clarification at all, it was Billy not being very clear and definitive, he was waffling like a drunken sailor when he wrote "I think I've watched the movie and enjoyed it - I'm confused...."
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on November 13, 2014, 12:18:25 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 12, 2014, 10:19:10 AM
Anyone seen Nightcrawler? Jake Gyllenhaal's new movie. Getting good ratings!

Nightcrawler is very good.

Interstellar is not.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on November 13, 2014, 05:01:41 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 12, 2014, 10:19:10 AM
Anyone seen Nightcrawler? Jake Gyllenhaal's new movie. Getting good ratings!

Saw it yesterday.  Fairly good. Nothing more.  Wait for the DVD would be my advice.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on November 13, 2014, 11:38:42 PM
Interstellar - a nearly movie. Some nice moments and there was a great film somewhere trying to get out but by the end it was just a bit of a mess. It was like every space movie rolled into one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on November 13, 2014, 11:50:27 PM
Nelson Mandela long walk to freedom.  Thought it would he a hard watch but actually quite enjoyed it.  Idris Elba was brilliant in it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 02, 2014, 09:41:32 AM
Seen Jersey Boys at the weekend. Very good  film imo and really enjoyed it even though I thought I wouldn't. Music in it is very good to say the least.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on December 02, 2014, 10:49:21 AM
Quote from: ONeill on November 13, 2014, 11:38:42 PM
Interstellar - a nearly movie. Some nice moments and there was a great film somewhere trying to get out but by the end it was just a bit of a mess. It was like every space movie rolled into one.
That would be my view of it as well,I went to see it there at the weekend.
Some very good scenes and underlying plotlines, but it just didnt quite come together for me.
Saying that, I know others that have seen it and loved it.
Stilla  decent movie, but i was expecting better
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 06, 2014, 03:07:52 PM
Jake Gyllenhall must be a shoe in for an Oscar, that is some creepy bastid performance he gives in Nightcrawler, great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on December 06, 2014, 09:27:05 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 13, 2014, 11:38:42 PM
Interstellar - a nearly movie. Some nice moments and there was a great film somewhere trying to get out but by the end it was just a bit of a mess. It was like every space movie rolled into one.
for me it was epic, absolutely epic and life changing like the matrix in how it addresses our reality and the interdimensional reality, your perception of the movie really lies in the levee of conscious awareness
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 06, 2014, 10:29:48 PM
Hmmm. Can't tell if you're serious or not.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 06, 2014, 11:04:47 PM
Mockingjay Pt 1 - Good. I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the final part. I know its a big book franchise like Harry Potter and Twilight and it's not cool to like it but I've really enjoyed thw Hunger Games series!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 07, 2014, 11:04:04 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 06, 2014, 09:27:05 PM
Quote from: ONeill on November 13, 2014, 11:38:42 PM
Interstellar - a nearly movie. Some nice moments and there was a great film somewhere trying to get out but by the end it was just a bit of a mess. It was like every space movie rolled into one.
for me it was epic, absolutely epic and life changing like the matrix in how it addresses our reality and the interdimensional reality, your perception of the movie really lies in the levee of conscious awareness

It was shit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on December 08, 2014, 12:42:35 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 06, 2014, 03:07:52 PM
Jake Gyllenhall must be a shoe in for an Oscar, that is some creepy bastid performance he gives in Nightcrawler, great show.

Gyllenhall is very good, but the overall movie is just OK. As far as the Oscars go, I would argue that his performances in "Jarhead" "Brokeback Mountain" & "End of watch" are all superior to Nightcrawler and if they weren't worthy of an Oscar, I don't see how this performance is.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2014, 08:14:11 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 06, 2014, 11:04:47 PM
Mockingjay Pt 1 - Good. I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the final part. I know its a big book franchise like Harry Potter and Twilight and it's not cool to like it but I've really enjoyed thw Hunger Games series!!

Only watched the Harry Potters on Blu Ray last Christmas, really enjoyed them.  The Hunger Games has been very good so far too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 08, 2014, 09:28:08 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on December 08, 2014, 12:42:35 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 06, 2014, 03:07:52 PM
Jake Gyllenhall must be a shoe in for an Oscar, that is some creepy bastid performance he gives in Nightcrawler, great show.

Gyllenhall is very good, but the overall movie is just OK. As far as the Oscars go, I would argue that his performances in "Jarhead" "Brokeback Mountain" & "End of watch" are all superior to Nightcrawler and if they weren't worthy of an Oscar, I don't see how this performance is.

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Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 06:19:48 PM
Wouldn't be a big James Bond fan but lay up this afternoon and watched Casino Royale (Daniel Craig one). Very enjoyable...must check out the ones since.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 14, 2014, 07:48:07 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 06:19:48 PM
Wouldn't be a big James Bond fan but lay up this afternoon and watched Casino Royale (Daniel Craig one). Very enjoyable...must check out the ones since.

Brilliant show, clever but good old still easy watching, bar the torture scene. Two since IMO have been f**king shite, especially Skyfall, it's shocking bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 14, 2014, 07:51:06 PM
Raid 2.....brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 07:57:59 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 14, 2014, 07:48:07 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 06:19:48 PM
Wouldn't be a big James Bond fan but lay up this afternoon and watched Casino Royale (Daniel Craig one). Very enjoyable...must check out the ones since.

Brilliant show, clever but good old still easy watching, bar the torture scene. Two since IMO have been f**king shite, especially Skyfall, it's shocking bad.

Mightn't bother my hole then.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 14, 2014, 08:21:05 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on December 08, 2014, 09:28:08 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on December 08, 2014, 12:42:35 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 06, 2014, 03:07:52 PM
Jake Gyllenhall must be a shoe in for an Oscar, that is some creepy bastid performance he gives in Nightcrawler, great show.

Gyllenhall is very good, but the overall movie is just OK. As far as the Oscars go, I would argue that his performances in "Jarhead" "Brokeback Mountain" & "End of watch" are all superior to Nightcrawler and if they weren't worthy of an Oscar, I don't see how this performance is.

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Did u factor in that you'd know more about boiled cabbage tho?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on December 14, 2014, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 07:57:59 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 14, 2014, 07:48:07 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 06:19:48 PM
Wouldn't be a big James Bond fan but lay up this afternoon and watched Casino Royale (Daniel Craig one). Very enjoyable...must check out the ones since.

Brilliant show, clever but good old still easy watching, bar the torture scene. Two since IMO have been f**king shite, especially Skyfall, it's shocking bad.

Mightn't bother my hole then.

Loved Skyfall myself.

Left behind... Woejus
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 14, 2014, 10:21:32 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on December 14, 2014, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 07:57:59 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 14, 2014, 07:48:07 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on December 14, 2014, 06:19:48 PM
Wouldn't be a big James Bond fan but lay up this afternoon and watched Casino Royale (Daniel Craig one). Very enjoyable...must check out the ones since.

Brilliant show, clever but good old still easy watching, bar the torture scene. Two since IMO have been f**king shite, especially Skyfall, it's shocking bad.

Mightn't bother my hole then.

Loved Skyfall myself.

Left behind... Woejus

I thought Skyfall was the best ever Bond film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 02, 2015, 11:03:53 PM
Stonehearst Asylum: 7.5/10 Decent show, very watchable, solid cast, nice twists and turns.
The Equalizer: 7/10 Denzel doing what Denzel does. Not a trench coat in sight if any of you were hoping for it though.
Gone girl: At the time a 4 - maybe now an 8/10. One of the biggest mind melters I've watched in a while. Fatal attraction of this era. Well worth watching!

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 05, 2015, 08:36:24 AM
Watched some turkeys recently, namely Lucy, a Most Wanted Man and Before I Go to Sleep.

Sin City 2 was better than I expected it to be, and a film with Joel Edgerton I watched was pretty decent (Wish You Were Here).  Joe was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 05, 2015, 09:10:20 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 05, 2015, 08:36:24 AM
Watched some turkeys recently, namely Lucy, a Most Wanted Man and Before I Go to Sleep.

Sin City 2 was better than I expected it to be, and a film with Joel Edgerton I watched was pretty decent (Wish You Were Here).  Joe was very good.

I thought A Most Wanted Man was great. Classic Le Carre pacing to it and Hoffman was fantastic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 05, 2015, 09:23:38 AM
Anyone seen American sniper, or Foxcatcher yet?
Both look very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2015, 01:46:26 PM
Really disappointed with The Inbetweeners 2. I know it isn't going to be Oscar fodder but it was all a bit lame.

Looking forward to '71 and Nightcralwer which are in the schedule for this week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2015, 01:48:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 05, 2015, 09:10:20 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 05, 2015, 08:36:24 AM
Watched some turkeys recently, namely Lucy, a Most Wanted Man and Before I Go to Sleep.

Sin City 2 was better than I expected it to be, and a film with Joel Edgerton I watched was pretty decent (Wish You Were Here).  Joe was very good.

I thought A Most Wanted Man was great. Classic Le Carre pacing to it and Hoffman was fantastic.
Gallsman, if you like LeCarre books check out a guy called Charles Cumming who writes in a similar vein. A Foreign Country and A Colder War are both pretty decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 05, 2015, 02:02:19 PM
During the Christmas break

Francis Ford Cortina's 'The Conversation' starring Gene Hackman. Decent enough ending but brutal apart from that. Far too slow going, artsie pants that hasnt aged well. 4.9-10

Expatriate starring Aaron Eackhart. Enjoyable CIA type job based in Europe. 6.4-10

The new Captain America. Very good I thought 7.5-10

V.I.P. B & W comedy set in the German POW camp. Good craic 7-10

Let's Be Cops. Sweet jayzus, DO NOT WATCH! dire stuff 0.1-10



Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 05, 2015, 02:59:37 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 05, 2015, 09:23:38 AM
Anyone seen American sniper, or Foxcatcher yet?
Both look very good
Seen Foxcatcher.  Dark and depressing from start to finish.  Grim viewing.  Good acting.

Has anyone saw The Drop?  Thought it was very good.  Great ending and Tom Hardy was brilliant in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2015, 10:38:36 PM
Just watched Nightcrawler  :o. I haven't seen a more horrible character in years. Great film - 9.5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2015, 11:12:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2015, 10:38:36 PM
Just watched Nightcrawler  :o. I haven't seen a more horrible character in years. Great film - 9.5.

Just finished watching it also.... Full on creep...slightly asbergers going on.... Decent film, actually held her attention. Cause unless its a boy girl film or daft comedy (friends humour) it's a non starter
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2015, 11:29:13 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2015, 11:12:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2015, 10:38:36 PM
Just watched Nightcrawler  :o. I haven't seen a more horrible character in years. Great film - 9.5.

Just finished watching it also.... Full on creep...slightly asbergers going on.... Decent film, actually held her attention. Cause unless its a boy girl film or daft comedy (friends humour) it's a non starter
The missus fell asleep 20 mins in last night so this is take two! '71 next on the list.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 12, 2015, 04:10:40 PM
American Sniper is a great watch. 9/10

Watched Unbroken as well didnt really think it was up too much. 4/10

The drop was a good watch. 8/10

Nightcrawler was creepily very good. 9/10

Fury - Another great watch. 9/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Max Payne on January 12, 2015, 04:44:22 PM
Birdman. Pretty weird but very funny in places - 8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on January 12, 2015, 09:02:05 PM
sharknado and sharknado 2,  quality veiwing
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: annapr on January 17, 2015, 10:39:32 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2015, 10:38:36 PM
Just watched Nightcrawler  :o. I haven't seen a more horrible character in years. Great film - 9.5.
Watched it tonight.
Didn't like it 4/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 17, 2015, 11:46:36 PM
Watched Whiplash this evening. Didn't know what to expect but thought it was a great show - 9/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 19, 2015, 04:52:08 PM
wee lads have been up sick with a stomacg flu this past few nights so the Raspberry Pi is working over time,

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 6/10 for the lads. Watchable just about for the adults.
Lucy. 5/10 Watchable but not great.
Brick Mansions (Paul Walkers 2nd to last film) 6/10 some decent action and free running.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 19, 2015, 05:11:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 17, 2015, 11:46:36 PM
Watched Whiplash this evening. Didn't know what to expect but thought it was a great show - 9/10.

Really enjoyed it. Was like watching Simmons play Schillinger all over again except he turned it up to 11. He's the front runner for the Oscar and deservedly so.

Saw Boyhood on Saturday. Fascinating to watch everyone actually grow up on screen but felt, like all Linklater films, it was just a bit too arty and self indulgent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2015, 09:19:31 AM
The Equalizer and Walk Among The Tombstones were great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BenDover on January 20, 2015, 09:34:38 AM
+1 for American Sniper and Whiplash. American Sniper was very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 20, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
American Sniper one of the best war movies since Goebbles and the lads made em..
I'd give it 9 American f**k yeahs out of 10....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 20, 2015, 11:17:19 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 20, 2015, 09:19:31 AM
The Equalizer and Walk Among The Tombstones were great.

class show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 01:17:57 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 20, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
American Sniper one of the best war movies since Goebbles and the lads made em..
I'd give it 9 American f**k yeahs out of 10....
Can I get a high 5?!

I watched The Equalizer last night - good old fashioned hard-boiled stuff. Reminded me of some of the mindless violence of 80s stuff like Cobra and Commando.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2015, 01:23:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 01:17:57 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 20, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
American Sniper one of the best war movies since Goebbles and the lads made em..
I'd give it 9 American f**k yeahs out of 10....
Can I get a high 5?!

I watched The Equalizer last night - good old fashioned hard-boiled stuff. Reminded me of some of the mindless violence of 80s stuff like Cobra and Commando.

You still have a hard on for Denzel?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 01:55:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 20, 2015, 01:23:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 20, 2015, 01:17:57 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 20, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
American Sniper one of the best war movies since Goebbles and the lads made em..
I'd give it 9 American f**k yeahs out of 10....
Can I get a high 5?!

I watched The Equalizer last night - good old fashioned hard-boiled stuff. Reminded me of some of the mindless violence of 80s stuff like Cobra and Commando.
You still have a hard on for Denzel?
We know who that person is and it isn't me!

So do you?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on January 22, 2015, 08:53:27 AM
American Sniper - 9/10
Excellent show. Bradley Cooper must be in running for Best Actor and how Eastwood didn't get nominated for Best Director is beyond me.
A wee nod to Sienna Millar. Think she gained some credibility for her performance, wouldn't usually classify as anything decent in terms of acting and would usually associate her with crap films but she did well here.
A good show and definitely opens your eyes a bit more to what those men go through.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BenDover on January 22, 2015, 03:13:37 PM
Watched The Equaliser last night, Denzel once again impressive good enough movie storyline a bit far fetched but not to taxing on the brain.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 22, 2015, 03:19:13 PM
Quote from: BenDover on January 22, 2015, 03:13:37 PM
Watched The Equaliser last night, Denzel once again impressive good enough movie storyline a bit far fetched but not to taxing on the brain.

I am a Denzel fan but I found this one of his weaker movies.
Definitely not taxing on the brain, but we could have stood a little more of a challenge.

Easy watching for during the week all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: annapr on January 22, 2015, 03:24:27 PM
A walk among the tombstones was rubbish imo.
Liam Neeson does my head in most of the time anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 22, 2015, 03:40:59 PM
Quote from: annapr on January 22, 2015, 03:24:27 PM
A walk among the tombstones was rubbish imo.
Liam Neeson does my head in most of the time anyway.

Agreed

Since he has found this action type genre he has done some mediocre stuff among some decent stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: foxcommander on January 23, 2015, 09:09:37 PM
Quote from: BenDover on January 22, 2015, 03:13:37 PM
Watched The Equaliser last night, Denzel once again impressive good enough movie storyline a bit far fetched but not to taxing on the brain.
There is only one Equalizer

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Denzil my hole.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on January 24, 2015, 07:54:27 AM
I'm usually a year behind with the movies but finally got around to watching a couple this week - The Book Thief and Calvary. Both excellent - 7 out of 10 and I'd strongly recommend. A few annoying things in Calvary - just too many degenerates in one place, Aiden Gillen's ridiculous accent, the pub scenes but Brendan Gleeson is so strong he makes everything else acceptable. Very enjoyable show with a satisfactory ending. The Book Thief was very faithful to the novel and Mrs CD enjoyed it too!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: annapr on January 24, 2015, 09:31:34 PM
American Sniper very good.
Anyone else notice the GAA jerseys hanging in the bar at the start?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 25, 2015, 04:10:14 PM
Taken 3 - on  a par with Taken 2. 6.2/10
The Imitation Game - First class movie.  8.7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Worker on January 25, 2015, 04:29:19 PM
Anyone viewed the bird man , any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 25, 2015, 10:03:23 PM
Right films I seen recently.

American sniper- very good but full of USA propaganda bullshit 7.5/10

Interstellar- really enjoyed it.  Thought provoking and bit of a head fcuk 8.5/10

Taken 3- pure muck.  Plot holes everywhere 3/10

John Wick - hitman comes out of retirement when gangsters kill his dog.  Good action show 7/10

Kill the messenger -  insight into the origins of the crack epidemic in The states.  Jeremy Renner is very good as reporter Gary Webb.  Another good show 7/10

A most violent year -  didn't get the fuss about it.  A bit slow, but superb acting.  Bubbles along waiting for something to explode but doesn't get there 6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: annapr on January 25, 2015, 10:21:19 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 25, 2015, 04:10:14 PM
Taken 3 - on  a par with Taken 2
Not very good so
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2015, 12:20:00 AM
Watched the Hurricane tonight. Fell asleep watching years ago, too much wine but watched it tonight. Great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 02, 2015, 04:05:35 PM
Watched Gone Girl, went on a bit and the ending was up there with the worst I have seen in a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 02, 2015, 04:19:31 PM
The Drop was fantastic viewing. 8/10 Sneaks up on you. Tom Hardy put in his best performance.

Big Hero 6 - great show for the family. 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on February 02, 2015, 04:21:46 PM
John Wick - 8/10. Good action flick
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on February 02, 2015, 04:57:38 PM
Whiplash 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on February 02, 2015, 04:57:54 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 02, 2015, 04:19:31 PM
The Drop was fantastic viewing. 8/10 Sneaks up on you. Tom Hardy put in his best performance.

Big Hero 6 - great show for the family. 7/10

I thought the Drop was poor man's Mystic River. Same author too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gerry on February 02, 2015, 10:04:06 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on February 02, 2015, 04:21:46 PM
John Wick - 8/10. Good action flick

good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 03, 2015, 12:52:24 PM
American Sniper- 6/10. I watched it over 3 sittings which may have meant I lost the tension in it.

Big Hero 6- 9/10. Brilliant. One for all the family!

Unbroken- 7.5 ish/10. Very good too. Goes on about 15 mins too long, but excellent all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on February 14, 2015, 01:03:33 AM
Dawn of the planet of the apes- absolutely terrible........
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 14, 2015, 01:07:00 PM
Whiplash....daycent. 7.5/10. Serious acting. Jazz is shite on the otherhand.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on February 15, 2015, 02:35:51 AM
The Mrs dragged me to 50 Shades last night. The experience wasn't quite as bad as I feared. The movie was as terrible as you would imagine.great ride after though so all in a 10/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Santino on February 15, 2015, 12:24:22 PM
Best review yet! 😂
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2015, 09:24:49 AM
I watched American Sniper over two sittings and thought it was ok.  Saw John Wick there and was pretty good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 17, 2015, 04:15:14 PM
Calvary: 8/10 - Gripping show. Me and the Mrs both commented afterwards that we felt like we were there.

John Wick: 6/10 Very watchable - they should have left the poor dog alone.....

Fury: 8/10 great show - best war film in a while
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Last Man on February 17, 2015, 05:20:34 PM
+1 on Fury, great show. Brad certainly revels in taking out Nazis.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 17, 2015, 10:01:44 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on February 15, 2015, 02:35:51 AM
The Mrs dragged me to 50 Shades last night. The experience wasn't quite as bad as I feared. The movie was as terrible as you would imagine.great ride after though so all in a 10/10
Last resort for Mrs Tully, finally drag her man out to get a bit of education and move away from his tiresome caveman approach.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on February 18, 2015, 11:12:39 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 17, 2015, 10:01:44 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on February 15, 2015, 02:35:51 AM
The Mrs dragged me to 50 Shades last night. The experience wasn't quite as bad as I feared. The movie was as terrible as you would imagine.great ride after though so all in a 10/10
Last resort for Mrs Tully, finally drag her man out to get a bit of education and move away from his tiresome caveman approach.

Too true fella. I never realised how much fun duct tape could be. Now I dont even have to listen to her. Chicken dinners all round.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 13, 2015, 03:54:27 PM
Reclaim: 6/10 Watchable. Acting was a little off and not sure what kind of look they were going for with the camera work. Gripping subject matter.
Hercules: 6/10 certainly watchable - the Rock is a bear of a man he has some chemicals in his system at this point.
The Immigrant (Mrs wanted to watch it) 5/10 she gave it a 7/10 I didn't think it was nominee material
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 16, 2015, 01:47:14 PM
Run All Night - actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would considering it is about the 15th movie in a row of Liam Neeson punching, shooting and driving very fast to protect a member of his family. 7.5/10.
Surely he would have been a better Reacher than Tom Cruise considering he is roughly the correct height and build, albeit too old.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 16, 2015, 02:16:43 PM
71 - Decent enough, 6.5/10
Fury - One of the best films I've seen in a long time. 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 16, 2015, 02:29:47 PM
Was going to watch Fury on Showbox but it doesn't seem to have the whole movie there, only 90 odd minutes of footage.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on March 16, 2015, 02:38:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 16, 2015, 02:29:47 PM
Was going to watch Fury on Showbox but it doesn't seem to have the whole movie there, only 90 odd minutes of footage.
They have it on HD Cinema.   Similar app available on android.  You have to download it through the web rather than through the app store.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 16, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on March 16, 2015, 02:38:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 16, 2015, 02:29:47 PM
Was going to watch Fury on Showbox but it doesn't seem to have the whole movie there, only 90 odd minutes of footage.
They have it on HD Cinema.   Similar app available on android.  You have to download it through the web rather than through the app store.

Will have to give it a go, good man.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: smort on March 16, 2015, 02:50:52 PM
Focus 6/10 - And margot robbie attributes for 2 of them points
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on April 15, 2015, 01:03:56 PM
Watched The Football Factory last night. Excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 01:15:47 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 15, 2015, 01:03:56 PM
Watched The Football Factory last night. Excellent.

Very good alright. Green Street also excellent imo.

Have to say I like Danny Dyer as an actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 15, 2015, 03:01:32 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 01:15:47 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 15, 2015, 01:03:56 PM
Watched The Football Factory last night. Excellent.

Very good alright. Green Street also excellent imo.

Have to say I like Danny Dyer as an actor.

Please tell me you are kidding. Green Street is abominable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 03:11:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 15, 2015, 03:01:32 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 01:15:47 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 15, 2015, 01:03:56 PM
Watched The Football Factory last night. Excellent.

Very good alright. Green Street also excellent imo.

Have to say I like Danny Dyer as an actor.

Please tell me you are kidding. Green Street is abominable.

Nope. Once you can get your head wrapped around the casting of the lead actor it is a good flick. I certainly enjoyed it . Imo of course.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on April 15, 2015, 03:33:23 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 01:15:47 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 15, 2015, 01:03:56 PM
Watched The Football Factory last night. Excellent.

Very good alright. Green Street also excellent imo.

Have to say I like Danny Dyer as an actor.

Football Factory is very watchable, and a division above Green Street.

I watched Basic Instinct again last night. Very good film.

Last week I watched The Descendants - a brilliant film and great soundtrack
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 15, 2015, 04:15:47 PM
Quote from: Canalman on April 15, 2015, 01:15:47 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on April 15, 2015, 01:03:56 PM
Watched The Football Factory last night. Excellent.

Very good alright. Green Street also excellent imo.

Have to say I like Danny Dyer as an actor.

The poor man's Vincent Jones
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 17, 2015, 02:49:26 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Most stupid idea ever, plus Superman v Batman is no contest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Avengers worked spectacularly for Marvel so DC are chancing their arm at same thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 17, 2015, 02:58:09 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 17, 2015, 02:49:26 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Most stupid idea ever, plus Superman v Batman is no contest.
Agreed, ridiculous. Superman is a fictional character whilst Batman is a real guy. Situation would never arise.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Avengers worked spectacularly for Marvel so DC are chancing their arm at same thing.

Yeah, but the avengers are a team. Batman and Superman are Goodies but apparently they will be fighting. What next? The winner takes on spiderman?

Superman should kick his ass unless Bruce Waynes money buys him a few tonne Cryptonite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 04:31:01 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Avengers worked spectacularly for Marvel so DC are chancing their arm at same thing.

Yeah, but the avengers are a team. Batman and Superman are Goodies but apparently they will be fighting. What next? The winner takes on spiderman?

Superman should kick his ass unless Bruce Waynes money buys him a few tonne Cryptonite.

Avengers won't be a team by the next Captain America film. I'm by no means a comic buff but there's a Captain America story arc called Civil War which will be the basis for the next film and the seeds of which will be sown in Age of Ultron. It's just about getting as many A-list superheroes on screen at the same time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 05:40:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 04:31:01 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Avengers worked spectacularly for Marvel so DC are chancing their arm at same thing.

Yeah, but the avengers are a team. Batman and Superman are Goodies but apparently they will be fighting. What next? The winner takes on spiderman?

Superman should kick his ass unless Bruce Waynes money buys him a few tonne Cryptonite.

Avengers won't be a team by the next Captain America film. I'm by no means a comic buff but there's a Captain America story arc called Civil War which will be the basis for the next film and the seeds of which will be sown in Age of Ultron. It's just about getting as many A-list superheroes on screen at the same time.

Yeah, saw the Winder soldier film with the Captain and it sowed the seeds for what is to come.

Who's side is Danger Mouse on in all of this?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 17, 2015, 10:30:07 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Avengers worked spectacularly for Marvel so DC are chancing their arm at same thing.

Yeah, but the avengers are a team. Batman and Superman are Goodies but apparently they will be fighting. What next? The winner takes on spiderman?

Superman should kick his ass unless Bruce Waynes money buys him a few tonne Cryptonite.
And he's batin' tje bllox of Spiderman too. Non-contests before they start.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on April 18, 2015, 04:30:07 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 03:13:58 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 17, 2015, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Bingo on April 17, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Can someone explain why Superman and Batman are in a movie together or more so why it would appear that they will actually be battling each other in the movie?

Avengers worked spectacularly for Marvel so DC are chancing their arm at same thing.

Yeah, but the avengers are a team. Batman and Superman are Goodies but apparently they will be fighting. What next? The winner takes on spiderman?

Superman should kick his ass unless Bruce Waynes money buys him a few tonne Cryptonite.

After that Scott Quigg, or maybe Amir Khan. The possibilities are endless.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cuconnacht on April 19, 2015, 04:40:26 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on February 18, 2015, 11:12:39 PM
Quote from: Main Street on February 17, 2015, 10:01:44 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on February 15, 2015, 02:35:51 AM
The Mrs dragged me to 50 Shades last night. The experience wasn't quite as bad as I feared. The movie was as terrible as you would imagine.great ride after though so all in a 10/10
Last resort for Mrs Tully, finally drag her man out to get a bit of education and move away from his tiresome caveman approach.

Too true fella. I never realised how much fun duct tape could be. Now I dont even have to listen to her. Chicken dinners all round.
:)+1,move over barry norman  the CT shows rollin into town,the knew critics critic `duck tape`   anall ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cuconnacht on April 21, 2015, 12:35:30 PM
Interstellar:8/10,probably a nine on the big screen.Great story not overly complicated not sure about the ending,i stupidly watced it in two sittings and realised Id spoiled another good un  so resigned to see it at a retro few months down.It`ll be worth,somebreath taking photography and direction with plenty of plot and sub plot.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Aestrics on April 22, 2015, 03:07:41 PM
Twentieth Century Boys trilogy from Japan. 9/10

A group of childhood friends reunite to stop an evil cult leader taking over the world, after the events depicted in the story book they wrote come true.

It is set from 1969 to 2017.

(http://asianwiki.com/images/9/9d/Twentieth_Century_Boys-_Chapter_Two_-_The_Last_Hope.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Aestrics on April 22, 2015, 03:09:23 PM
The Twentieth Century Boys trilogy is easily my second favourite film trilogy (my favourite being the original Star Wars trilogy).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 23, 2015, 03:39:54 PM
Paddington: Kids enjoyed it but not as much as the animated. Few laughs in there  - good family movie - 6/10
Wild: Good enough story but missing something. I'd imagine the book was much better as is normally the case 5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 24, 2015, 07:25:53 AM
Saw Child 44 the other night. Not a cheerful film by any means, but an interesting look at life in Soviet Russia during Stalin's purges. Another Ridley Scott masterpiece.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uia6y9SRsj4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uia6y9SRsj4)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 24, 2015, 09:21:15 PM
Avengers a bit of a mess and nowhere close to the brilliant charm of the first but still a lot of fun. 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 24, 2015, 10:24:34 PM
Taken 3. Very different to the first two efforts this one had a bit of character development which is strange given its supposedly the last one. Not as much action but enjoyable all the same. Better than the second installment but not as good as the first. 6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 06, 2015, 04:04:04 PM
Watched the Voices with Ryan Reynolds last night. Looked reasonable in preview. Horror/comedy.
Atrocious. Skipped 40 mins of it to see the ending which was as bad as the rest. 2/10 stay clear
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on May 06, 2015, 04:04:52 PM
Is it just me or has there been very little to be excited about the last while??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 50fiftyball on May 06, 2015, 04:43:13 PM
I thought Avengers : Age of Ultron was great. A solid 7.5/8 out of 10. Plenty of big names in it, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, RDJ to name a few.

There's a movie I've wanted to rent out for some time - Interstellar, Matthew McConaughey. Is it a must-watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on May 06, 2015, 04:45:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 06, 2015, 04:04:52 PM
Is it just me or has there been very little to be excited about the last while??

Kingsman is a good watch 7.8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on May 06, 2015, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 06, 2015, 04:04:52 PM
Is it just me or has there been very little to be excited about the last while??
Films are watering down. There hasnt been anything spectacular in a while. Even the Oscar nominations have been weak. 12 years a slave was one of the best I've seen in a while, the Hobit series has been good for effects but nothing spectacular. Action movies have been regurgitated rubbish. Books being made in to films can't capture the magic of the books.... you're definitely right - nothing to get excited about....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on May 06, 2015, 10:09:08 PM
finally got around to watching 'Good Vibrations' last night. Really enjoyable and an excellent portrayal (though romanticised) of Terri Hooley. 6/10. There was a fair bit left unsaid!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 07, 2015, 08:52:44 AM
I have been feeling the same recently, very little that I have wanted to see and I have actually watched very few films the past 3 or 4 month and usually I would watch a lot.  I did watch Interstellar though and thought it was very, very good.  It was just missing something for me though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on May 07, 2015, 08:55:31 AM
Quite liked Foxcatcher.
Thought Steve Carell played it very well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on May 07, 2015, 09:18:25 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 06, 2015, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 06, 2015, 04:04:52 PM
Is it just me or has there been very little to be excited about the last while??
Films are watering down. There hasnt been anything spectacular in a while. Even the Oscar nominations have been weak. 12 years a slave was one of the best I've seen in a while, the Hobit series has been good for effects but nothing spectacular. Action movies have been regurgitated rubbish. Books being made in to films can't capture the magic of the books.... you're definitely right - nothing to get excited about....

Alot a result of movie piracy I read recently. The wham bang comic hero movies have to and usually make their money in the first week or two. The "sleeper" movie which hopes to rely on word of mouth to make money struggles.

According to the article I read it is now very hard to get a movie financed due to illegal downloading etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on May 13, 2015, 09:34:40 PM
Far From the Madding Crowd.

If you like period dramas then I highly recommend it. A great story, well told. Good acting, directing and cinematography.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCm1XNVD_0c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCm1XNVD_0c)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on May 13, 2015, 09:46:32 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on May 13, 2015, 09:34:40 PM
Far From the Madding Crowd.

If you like period dramas then I highly recommend it. A great story, well told. Good acting, directing and cinematography.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCm1XNVD_0c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCm1XNVD_0c)
One of my favourite books so looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on May 14, 2015, 05:06:10 AM
Quote from: CD on May 13, 2015, 09:46:32 PM
One of my favourite books so looking forward to it!

I haven't read the book yet. Sometimes I read classic novels before watching the film and find the film disappointing because it has to leave out so much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on June 10, 2015, 01:43:16 PM
Any one ever gone to the Odyssey VIP screens? Is it worth it for a one off thing?

what is the difference etc

cheers
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2015, 01:47:15 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 10, 2015, 01:43:16 PM
Any one ever gone to the Odyssey VIP screens? Is it worth it for a one off thing?

what is the difference etc

cheers
In my opinion not really. You get big armchair style recliners and free refills and from recollection that's about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2015, 01:54:18 PM
Went to see Blade Runner: The Final Cut the other night. Class on the big screen but I think we have had enough cuts of this by now!

Any reviews out of Entourage?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on June 10, 2015, 01:56:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2015, 01:47:15 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 10, 2015, 01:43:16 PM
Any one ever gone to the Odyssey VIP screens? Is it worth it for a one off thing?

what is the difference etc

cheers
In my opinion not really. You get big armchair style recliners and free refills and from recollection that's about it.

Thanks T
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on June 10, 2015, 02:19:44 PM
Watched Spy last night and have to say I was pleasantly surprised.

Just a fun movie and not too taxing on the brain and plenty of laugh out loud moments. I'd give it a solid 7.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2015, 08:14:56 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 10, 2015, 01:56:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2015, 01:47:15 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 10, 2015, 01:43:16 PM
Any one ever gone to the Odyssey VIP screens? Is it worth it for a one off thing?

what is the difference etc

cheers
In my opinion not really. You get big armchair style recliners and free refills and from recollection that's about it.
Just checked it there out of interest and don't seem to get refills. One free small drink and popcorn and complimentary free drinks for 13 or 15 quid a head.

Thanks T
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: foxcommander on June 10, 2015, 08:20:13 PM
Pitch Perfect 2 - wasn't as bad as I feared...
Some funny moments but too much Rebel Wilson.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 11, 2015, 08:49:30 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2015, 01:54:18 PM
Went to see Blade Runner: The Final Cut the other night. Class on the big screen but I think we have had enough cuts of this by now!

Any reviews out of Entourage?

Can't imagine Blade Runner being class on any screen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on June 19, 2015, 09:06:54 AM
Jurassic World. If you ignore the previous two films in this franchise then this is a decent addition and picks up after the original film.
Its loud, fun and in your face but its an enjoyable enough romp to entertain for couple hours. Predictable enough plot and you nearly know whats gonna happen around every corner but still doesn't detract from it being a decent film. Chris Pratt's star can only keep rising if he keeps starring in leading roles in these summer blockbusters. Alot of the appeal of the film probably comes down to him. A cert to be the next Indiana Jones too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Don Johnson on June 21, 2015, 12:45:22 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 10, 2015, 01:43:16 PM
Any one ever gone to the Odyssey VIP screens? Is it worth it for a one off thing?

what is the difference etc

cheers

I think they are good tbf, you don't get the dickheads you might get in the normal cinema talking or using their phones. The big seats are class, though you could nearly fall asleep. I have never got the refills though, don't like leaving during the film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 22, 2015, 08:54:11 AM
Project Almanac is a good show for any time travel fans out there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 01:29:39 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 22, 2015, 08:54:11 AM
Project Almanac is a good show for any time travel fans out there.
What about for those of us who have never time travelled before?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on June 22, 2015, 01:40:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 01:29:39 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 22, 2015, 08:54:11 AM
Project Almanac is a good show for any time travel fans out there.
What about for those of us who have never time travelled before?
The future doesnt look good :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 22, 2015, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 01:29:39 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 22, 2015, 08:54:11 AM
Project Almanac is a good show for any time travel fans out there.
What about for those of us who have never time travelled before?

Going by that frock you were wearing on Saturday I'd say you definitely have.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2015, 01:44:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 01:29:39 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 22, 2015, 08:54:11 AM
Project Almanac is a good show for any time travel fans out there.
What about for those of us who have never time travelled before?
Don't bother watching it as its shite.
It was like a Disney kids film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 22, 2015, 06:52:58 PM
Watched Unbroken and The Drop over weekend. Two good movies. The drop based on Denis Lehane short novel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on July 04, 2015, 07:37:07 PM
Havent seen it in years but just watched Black Hawk Down again in HD. Superb movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on July 04, 2015, 08:22:19 PM
Watched "The Gunman" starring Sean Penn, Xavier Bardem & Ray Whinstone, last night. These actors are way too good for this very run of the mill plot. Sean Penn has seriously bulked up for this role. It looks like he is trying to join the over 50 action heroes who are currently in vogue. The film is 4/10 at best.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 05, 2015, 05:28:20 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on July 04, 2015, 08:22:19 PM
Watched "The Gunman" starring Sean Penn, Xavier Bardem & Ray Whinstone, last night. These actors are way too good for this very run of the mill plot. Sean Penn has seriously bulked up for this role. It looks like he is trying to join the over 50 action heroes who are currently in vogue. The film is 4/10 at best.

Saw the ad on tv.  More than enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AZOffaly on July 06, 2015, 11:56:22 AM
I saw Fury there on Sky Movies. Good yarn. Also watched Saving Private Ryan again. Jaysus that Normandy scene is brutal in SPR.

Slight tangent, is there any safe torrents site I could use to download a few movies and things for holidays for the kids? I had bittorrent before, but I'm not sure if it's safe to use. I'll probably be downloading on a work laptop, so i'd like to avoid viruses and the like :)

Alternatively, any equivalent for iOS?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 06, 2015, 11:59:38 AM
Saw the  Wicker Man at the weekend . Years since I seen it previously . Has aged well . Top top film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 06, 2015, 12:30:18 PM
Ex Machina. Wife really enjoyed it, I thought it was just alright

The first Spongebob Squarepants with junior...good craic
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on July 06, 2015, 12:35:55 PM
Watched The Three Stooges at the weekend.

It must have been the brain child of an enthusiast. A fair attempt but not as good as the original.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 08, 2015, 07:19:37 PM
Watched a few movies this week as we're on holidays. I have a load of movies downloaded that I've never got around to watching. Started with '71 - 5/10. Fairly enjoyable although it made me a bit cross in places. Guardians of the Galaxy - 2/10. That's pure rubbish but I find Chris Pratt funny. Pride - 6/10 - harmless enough and very watchable movie. Noah - 0/10 - what were you thinking Russell?? The worst movie I've seen in a very, very long time. Big Hero 6 - 6.5/10 - Really enjoyable - shamelessly set up for a shed-load of merchandising and a sequel or two. Delivery Man - 5/10 - A couple of laughs, not as painful as it could have been and again, enjoyed Chris Pratt.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 09, 2015, 09:33:27 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on July 06, 2015, 11:56:22 AM
I saw Fury there on Sky Movies. Good yarn. Also watched Saving Private Ryan again. Jaysus that Normandy scene is brutal in SPR.

Slight tangent, is there any safe torrents site I could use to download a few movies and things for holidays for the kids? I had bittorrent before, but I'm not sure if it's safe to use. I'll probably be downloading on a work laptop, so i'd like to avoid viruses and the like :)

Alternatively, any equivalent for iOS?

I use Bitlord. Easy to install and use. There's an uploader called YIFY who is always safe
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on July 09, 2015, 09:49:14 AM
Good old YIFY
Watched Spy last night as it was the wife's turn to pick. Silly in places but had some laugh out moments and was enjoyable enough. Your woman Melissa McCarthy is funny 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 09, 2015, 11:00:32 AM
YIFY is fantastic.

CD, are you mental?! Guardians was outrageously good!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 09, 2015, 11:32:56 AM
Quote from: gallsman on July 09, 2015, 11:00:32 AM
YIFY is fantastic.

CD, are you mental?! Guardians was outrageously good!

Just not my thing I suppose! It was a bit pointless wasn't it?? Really liked Chris Pratt though. Loved him in 'Parks and Recreation' as well. Very funny guy! Any other comedy recommendations? Just downloaded Paul Blart movies. Have a feeling I'll enjoy them, but my wife will despise them!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 09, 2015, 11:43:09 AM
I thought it was just silly fun, with some great action and one liners.

If you enjoy Paul Blart but not Guardians them I'm afraid there's no hope for you. Kevin James is a cancer on the world of comedy!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on July 09, 2015, 01:51:06 PM
Finally watched Calvary - best film I've watched this year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 11:19:57 AM
Man On Fire on last night, never fails
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 10, 2015, 11:32:20 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 11:19:57 AM
Man On Fire on last night, never fails

Creasy Bear!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on July 10, 2015, 11:44:59 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 11:19:57 AM
Man On Fire on last night, never fails

Agree. Excellent movie.

Can't say I will be rushing to visit Mexico city after seeing it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 10, 2015, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 11:19:57 AM
Man On Fire on last night, never fails

Denzel?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on July 10, 2015, 12:07:08 PM
Heard quite good reports for Lone survivor and managed to watch it recently.
Decent show but not brilliant in any way I thought. Liked Taylor Kitch performance never mind Marky Mark's.
There are a lot of these 'war' films about though and it can get a bit tiresome and repetitive at times.
Touch of 'Americaaaaa....f**k yeah!!!!' about them all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 01:58:00 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 10, 2015, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 11:19:57 AM
Man On Fire on last night, never fails

Denzel?

Absolutely
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 10, 2015, 01:59:59 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 01:58:00 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on July 10, 2015, 11:54:39 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 10, 2015, 11:19:57 AM
Man On Fire on last night, never fails

Denzel?

Absolutely

Great show!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on July 10, 2015, 09:40:13 PM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on July 10, 2015, 12:07:08 PM
Heard quite good reports for Lone survivor and managed to watch it recently.
Decent show but not brilliant in any way I thought. Liked Taylor Kitch performance never mind Marky Mark's.
There are a lot of these 'war' films about though and it can get a bit tiresome and repetitive at times.
Touch of 'Americaaaaa....f**k yeah!!!!' about them all.

Thought Lone Survivor was first class.  My only regret was not seeing it on the big screen
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on July 11, 2015, 09:28:13 AM
No way, I thought American Sniper was a 6 at best. Interstellar went up for me after a second viewing so an 8 for it. 8.5 for Fury.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on July 11, 2015, 02:30:56 PM
Watched Fury last nite. 6/10 for me. Thought it was a pointless and unrealistic. The last battle scene was just stupid
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on July 13, 2015, 12:35:02 AM
Night Crawler is best show I've seen in a while.

Watched Jurassic World there. A bit far-fetched I thought.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 16, 2015, 12:06:36 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on July 13, 2015, 12:35:02 AM
Night Crawler is best show I've seen in a while.

Watched Jurassic World there. A bit far-fetched I thought.  - love this  ;) ;) ;) ;)

I know this is the wrong thread but cant find the music thread (cant be bothered looking)
Looking to download some music for summer hols havent done so in ages - any good sites going obviously of the free variety  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on July 16, 2015, 12:43:13 PM
Jurassic world was awful. Didn't watch the last half hour of it. The whole feel of the movie was wrong and the acting and the script was crap. 4/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pullhard on July 16, 2015, 03:16:45 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on July 16, 2015, 12:43:13 PM
Jurassic world was awful. Didn't watch the last half hour of it. The whole feel of the movie was wrong and the acting and the script was crap. 4/10.
I enjoyed it. liked the nods back to the first movie.

Best in the series since the first one
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 16, 2015, 03:24:51 PM
Watched Moneyball last week.. I'm sure this one will divide opinions but I thought it was great, Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt - great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Keyboard Warrior on July 16, 2015, 04:07:21 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.

Yank propaganda at it's worst. 2.5/10 for Bradley Coopers good acting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: pullhard on July 16, 2015, 04:56:32 PM
Quote from: Keyboard Warrior on July 16, 2015, 04:07:21 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.

Yank propaganda at it's worst. 2.5/10 for Bradley Coopers good acting.

Agree with most of this, cooper was good. wasn't overly keen on the plot. but a pleasant way to a few hours
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on July 17, 2015, 02:26:43 AM
Kajaki 9.6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 17, 2015, 04:31:47 AM
Quote from: ONeill on July 17, 2015, 02:26:43 AM
Kajaki 9.6/10

Unless someone is diving or skating, 9.6 is not an appropriate score!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 17, 2015, 09:22:47 AM
Quote from: Keyboard Warrior on July 16, 2015, 04:07:21 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.

Yank propaganda at it's worst. 2.5/10 for Bradley Coopers good acting.

+1
Didnt enjoy it at all.
It's OK to kill kids if those kids are putting the lives of american soldiers on foreign soil at risk is the message I took from it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 17, 2015, 11:51:02 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 17, 2015, 09:22:47 AM
Quote from: Keyboard Warrior on July 16, 2015, 04:07:21 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.

Yank propaganda at it's worst. 2.5/10 for Bradley Coopers good acting.

+1
Didnt enjoy it at all.
It's OK to kill kids if those kids are putting the lives of american soldiers on foreign soil at risk is the message I took from it.

I didn't get that at all. At its root it was an anti-war film. It was about the fruitlessness and pointlessness of what these soldiers were doing and how they were brainwashed into 'protecting their families' and 'serving their country'. Chris Kyle was clearly traumatised and indifferent to his post-tour surroundings and his fellow soldiers constantly questioned the morality of what they were doing. The 'gung-ho' American hero type soldiers were portrayed as tossers. I thought Eastwood did a good job of never condoning Kyle's record as a soldier and Cooper really surprised me with his ability to play an ambiguous character.
The U.S. Military were made to look bad throughout the film and Eastwood challenged their ambivalent attitude towards PTS and the wide ranging social and pychological impact of conflict on their soldiers which has been a hot political potato in the states for 20 years.
Or maybe it was just a film where people killed the baddies?? Hooray!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 17, 2015, 05:44:35 PM
Quote from: CD on July 17, 2015, 11:51:02 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 17, 2015, 09:22:47 AM
Quote from: Keyboard Warrior on July 16, 2015, 04:07:21 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.

Yank propaganda at it's worst. 2.5/10 for Bradley Coopers good acting.

+1
Didnt enjoy it at all.
It's OK to kill kids if those kids are putting the lives of american soldiers on foreign soil at risk is the message I took from it.

I didn't get that at all. At its root it was an anti-war film. It was about the fruitlessness and pointlessness of what these soldiers were doing and how they were brainwashed into 'protecting their families' and 'serving their country'. Chris Kyle was clearly traumatised and indifferent to his post-tour surroundings and his fellow soldiers constantly questioned the morality of what they were doing. The 'gung-ho' American hero type soldiers were portrayed as t**sers. I thought Eastwood did a good job of never condoning Kyle's record as a soldier and Cooper really surprised me with his ability to play an ambiguous character.
The U.S. Military were made to look bad throughout the film and Eastwood challenged their ambivalent attitude towards PTS and the wide ranging social and pychological impact of conflict on their soldiers which has been a hot political potato in the states for 20 years.
Or maybe it was just a film where people killed the baddies?? Hooray!
I agree! Read the book and you'll hear from Kyle - he was only their to protect his military brothers. He couldn't care less about the foreign policy and didn't agree with the "why" that America would have us all believe. His "why" was not letting another American soldier die..... I believe from talking to a few ex-military that it's a common sentiment amoung the longer serving lads...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on July 17, 2015, 07:18:19 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 17, 2015, 05:44:35 PM
Quote from: CD on July 17, 2015, 11:51:02 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 17, 2015, 09:22:47 AM
Quote from: Keyboard Warrior on July 16, 2015, 04:07:21 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.

Yank propaganda at it's worst. 2.5/10 for Bradley Coopers good acting.

+1
Didnt enjoy it at all.
It's OK to kill kids if those kids are putting the lives of american soldiers on foreign soil at risk is the message I took from it.

I didn't get that at all. At its root it was an anti-war film. It was about the fruitlessness and pointlessness of what these soldiers were doing and how they were brainwashed into 'protecting their families' and 'serving their country'. Chris Kyle was clearly traumatised and indifferent to his post-tour surroundings and his fellow soldiers constantly questioned the morality of what they were doing. The 'gung-ho' American hero type soldiers were portrayed as t**sers. I thought Eastwood did a good job of never condoning Kyle's record as a soldier and Cooper really surprised me with his ability to play an ambiguous character.
The U.S. Military were made to look bad throughout the film and Eastwood challenged their ambivalent attitude towards PTS and the wide ranging social and pychological impact of conflict on their soldiers which has been a hot political potato in the states for 20 years.
Or maybe it was just a film where people killed the baddies?? Hooray!
I agree! Read the book and you'll hear from Kyle - he was only their to protect his military brothers. He couldn't care less about the foreign policy and didn't agree with the "why" that America would have us all believe. His "why" was not letting another American soldier die..... I believe from talking to a few ex-military that it's a common sentiment amoung the longer serving lads...

I think I'll retain my sympathy for the people they murdered. Clint making any films from their point of view any time soon?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 17, 2015, 07:44:47 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on July 17, 2015, 07:18:19 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on July 17, 2015, 05:44:35 PM
Quote from: CD on July 17, 2015, 11:51:02 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 17, 2015, 09:22:47 AM
Quote from: Keyboard Warrior on July 16, 2015, 04:07:21 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 10:38:02 PM
Quote from: CD on July 10, 2015, 05:12:14 PM
Watched 'The Longest Ride' (5.5/10) last night with Clint's lad in it. Quite enjoyed it. Nothing too taxing, fairly run of the mill but inoffensive and a nice couple of hours spent. Tonight, either Interstellar, American Sniper or Fury. Hopi ng for a 7 or 8 out of 10 from one of these.
American Sniper - 8/10. Brilliant Film. Mr Eastwood does it again.

Yank propaganda at it's worst. 2.5/10 for Bradley Coopers good acting.

+1
Didnt enjoy it at all.
It's OK to kill kids if those kids are putting the lives of american soldiers on foreign soil at risk is the message I took from it.

I didn't get that at all. At its root it was an anti-war film. It was about the fruitlessness and pointlessness of what these soldiers were doing and how they were brainwashed into 'protecting their families' and 'serving their country'. Chris Kyle was clearly traumatised and indifferent to his post-tour surroundings and his fellow soldiers constantly questioned the morality of what they were doing. The 'gung-ho' American hero type soldiers were portrayed as t**sers. I thought Eastwood did a good job of never condoning Kyle's record as a soldier and Cooper really surprised me with his ability to play an ambiguous character.
The U.S. Military were made to look bad throughout the film and Eastwood challenged their ambivalent attitude towards PTS and the wide ranging social and pychological impact of conflict on their soldiers which has been a hot political potato in the states for 20 years.
Or maybe it was just a film where people killed the baddies?? Hooray!
I agree! Read the book and you'll hear from Kyle - he was only their to protect his military brothers. He couldn't care less about the foreign policy and didn't agree with the "why" that America would have us all believe. His "why" was not letting another American soldier die..... I believe from talking to a few ex-military that it's a common sentiment amoung the longer serving lads...

I think I'll retain my sympathy for the people they murdered. Clint making any films from their point of view any time soon?
He did exactly that with 'Flags of our Fathers' and 'Letters from Iwo Jima'. Two very good films I'd certainly recommend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on July 17, 2015, 11:12:40 PM
American Sniper lost me when it turned into Die Hard for about 10 minutes with the bit on the roof when they got cut off and surrounded.

Enjoyed Jurassic World and Mad Max recently.

Saw Ant Man today. Not fussed on comic book stuff, but it had enough laughs to keep me going for a couple of hours.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 20, 2015, 09:58:32 AM
American Sniper was ok.  Watched Black Hat recently and it was one of the worst films I have seen.  Chappie was a 5 out of 10.  Enjoyed Jurassic World, would give it a 7 out of 10.  Going to finally watch Foxcatcher and Nightcrawler this week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: supersarsfields on July 20, 2015, 10:41:01 AM
Watched Interstellar and Walk among the tombstones. Both a bit Meh.

Have Kill the messenger lined up for tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on July 20, 2015, 05:47:49 PM
Really enjoyed Jurassic World. Plenty of action, laughs and a good ending. Special effects were flawless.

Watched Focus and turned it off after about 40 mins. Didn't see where it was headed...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 21, 2015, 08:17:13 AM
Focus was poor, Will Smith films were always very good but recently they have went downhill.

Watched Nightcrawler last night, very good show with Gyllenhaal giving some performance, creepy boy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 21, 2015, 08:45:54 AM
Really looking forward to Southpaw, Gyllenhaal brilliant in just about everything he does
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 09:05:47 AM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on July 21, 2015, 08:45:54 AM
Really looking forward to Southpaw, Gyllenhaal brilliant in just about everything he does
The trailers looks class. He's in some shape for it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 21, 2015, 01:48:05 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 21, 2015, 08:17:13 AM
Focus was poor, Will Smith films were always very good but recently they have went downhill.

Watched Nightcrawler last night, very good show with Gyllenhaal giving some performance, creepy boy.
Reminds me of you in your younger days when you sported a pair of curtains. That and the creepiness.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 22, 2015, 08:30:31 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 21, 2015, 01:48:05 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 21, 2015, 08:17:13 AM
Focus was poor, Will Smith films were always very good but recently they have went downhill.

Watched Nightcrawler last night, very good show with Gyllenhaal giving some performance, creepy boy.
Reminds me of you in your younger days when you sported a pair of curtains. That and the creepiness.

Like a young Ryan Giggs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on July 22, 2015, 08:53:10 AM
The Revenant - just saw the trailer lastnight... looks like that first Oscar for diCaprio (again)..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CD on July 22, 2015, 09:58:05 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on July 11, 2015, 02:30:56 PM
Watched Fury last nite. 6/10 for me. Thought it was a pointless and unrealistic. The last battle scene was just stupid
4/10 for Fury. Finally watched it last night. Is it just me or does Brad Pitt look like Chris Waddle? scenes and conversations that weren't year appropriate, all been done before only slightly better. Pitt a bit of a one trick pony and the other cast members weren't likeable in any way shape or form. Interstellar tonight
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Feckitt on July 22, 2015, 10:02:25 AM
Donkey Punch was on Film 4 the other night.  Your wan is class!  :-*
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 22, 2015, 10:12:35 AM
Quote from: Feckitt on July 22, 2015, 10:02:25 AM
Donkey Punch was on Film 4 the other night.  Your wan is class!  :-*

Rule number 1!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 29, 2015, 10:57:35 PM
Not a recommendation but a trailer for an upcoming film that will surely raise the ire of a few board members

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56jw6tasomc

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on August 31, 2015, 11:37:45 AM
Seen 12 Monkeys again at the weekend for a long time. Still scratching my head as to whether it is good or bad. ................... same as the first time I saw it years ago.

Watched Taffin again for the first time I'd say in 20 years. All about unscrupulous property developers/ corruption/ environmental pollution etc. Filmed in the 1980s and a bit like watching reeling in the years with the old cars, the darth vader mycro hurling helmets etc. Some amount of well known Irish actors in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on August 31, 2015, 12:02:48 PM
Quote from: Canalman on August 31, 2015, 11:37:45 AM
Seen 12 Monkeys again at the weekend for a long time. Still scratching my head as to whether it is good or bad. ................... same as the first time I saw it years ago.
.
It's a TV series now also which is ok.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on September 01, 2015, 12:44:28 PM
Watched 'The Judge' recently, thought it was a super movie, Robert Downey jun and Robert Duvall, some combo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on September 01, 2015, 01:31:54 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 29, 2015, 10:57:35 PM
Not a recommendation but a trailer for an upcoming film that will surely raise the ire of a few board members

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56jw6tasomc

Looks interesting. I especially liked the threat "We are writing a story about the priests or the Lawyers who  have turned the practice of defending these priests into a Cottage industry.  You decide.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 01, 2015, 01:44:39 PM
Watched Southpaw, started well but flattened out a bit.  Also watched San Andreas which was better than I expected.  The latest Avengers was average enough, just like the previous one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on September 01, 2015, 01:51:31 PM
Well lads... Straight Outta Compton any use?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on September 01, 2015, 02:28:57 PM
have yet to see it myself but goin to give it a whack on Friday, heard tho it glosses over a fair bit, the drugs, the women beating and all sorts but a good watch, just don't go expecting a documentary
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on September 06, 2015, 04:15:37 PM
Anything out there worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: CiKe on September 06, 2015, 05:25:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 01, 2015, 01:44:39 PM
Watched Southpaw, started well but flattened out a bit.  Also watched San Andreas which was better than I expected.  The latest Avengers was average enough, just like the previous one.

Watched Southpaw last night. Solid enough 7/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 07, 2015, 12:30:58 AM
Gone Girl is a great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on September 07, 2015, 05:36:12 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 07, 2015, 12:30:58 AM
Gone Girl is a great movie.

No it isn't.  It's totally shit.  Poorly acted, and completely predicable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on September 07, 2015, 07:56:29 AM
I watched 'The Judge' Over the weekend and thought it was very good.
7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 07, 2015, 07:59:56 AM
Ach yer hole. It certainly wasn't completely predicitible & was fairly original, it was well received by critics & it was a box office success. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on September 07, 2015, 09:44:12 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 01, 2015, 01:51:31 PM
Well lads... Straight Outta Compton any use?

Streamed a good quality version. Dunno if I'd pay to go to the cinema but def worth watching!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 07, 2015, 10:01:03 AM
What We Did On Our Holidays - 7.6/10 (Billy Connolly and David Tennent and a reck of wains): enjoyable show, the child actors were brilliant craic

Southpaw - 8.5/10: superb show

Straight Outta Compton - 8/10: not into the old hippity-hop, but really enjoyed this
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on September 07, 2015, 10:25:25 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 07, 2015, 10:01:03 AM
What We Did On Our Holidays - 7.6/10 (Billy Connolly and David Tennent and a reck of wains): enjoyable show, the child actors were brilliant craic

Southpaw - 8.5/10: superb show

Straight Outta Compton - 8/10: not into the old hippity-hop, but really enjoyed this

Well you've called it hippity-hop for a start!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 07, 2015, 10:44:10 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 07, 2015, 10:25:25 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 07, 2015, 10:01:03 AM
What We Did On Our Holidays - 7.6/10 (Billy Connolly and David Tennent and a reck of wains): enjoyable show, the child actors were brilliant craic

Southpaw - 8.5/10: superb show

Straight Outta Compton - 8/10: not into the old hippity-hop, but really enjoyed this

Well you've called it hippity-hop for a start!!!

yo, fcuk you and the poooolice !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on September 08, 2015, 11:25:19 PM
The Secret In Their Eyes: Argentinian movie from a few years back.  Excellent show.  8.8/10.  It's on Netflix
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on September 09, 2015, 12:30:07 AM
Anyone see      'The Return Of The Man Who Never Came Back?'
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on September 09, 2015, 08:08:08 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 08, 2015, 11:25:19 PM
The Secret In Their Eyes: Argentinian movie from a few years back.  Excellent show.  8.8/10.  It's on Netflix
Great show. If you're partial to foreign language movies u should check out The Lives of Others, a German movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on September 09, 2015, 09:39:07 AM
Must say im very excited for the new Star Wars film, think its shaping up to be very good and miles away from the over kill computer graphics of the previous 3.

Few good films on that imdb site coming it seems too, Colin Farrell in a In-Bruges-esque dark comedy "The Lobster" seems good. The new Macbeth film and Will Smiths "Concussion" caught my eye too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on September 09, 2015, 09:43:12 AM
Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole coming to big screen to be played by Fassbender. The Snowman is novel getting big screen treatment.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on October 04, 2015, 07:56:36 AM
Just saw The Martian in 3D. Highly recommended. Not quite what I expected. A lot more comic relief than in Gravity.

I must say I like the realism that's coming into sci fi these days, dealing with the actual problems and challenges of space exploration. Some of the science details are a little bit off but it's still informative overall.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: StGallsGAA on October 04, 2015, 10:32:57 AM
I just saw Prometheus the other night for the first time.  Brilliant show compared to the crap Alien spin offs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on October 07, 2015, 12:51:07 PM
Quote from: StGallsGAA on October 04, 2015, 10:32:57 AM
I just saw Prometheus the other night for the first time.  Brilliant show compared to the crap Alien spin offs.

Have seen a couple of times, super show, and as you say considerably superior to the crap Alien spin offs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on October 07, 2015, 12:55:18 PM
Heard McBeth was very good! Anyone confirm?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 07, 2015, 01:27:14 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 09, 2015, 08:08:08 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 08, 2015, 11:25:19 PM
The Secret In Their Eyes: Argentinian movie from a few years back.  Excellent show.  8.8/10.  It's on Netflix
Great show. If you're partial to foreign language movies u should check out The Lives of Others, a German movie.

thanks benny, must check it out

The new / same old Mission Impossible - decent . 7/10. The lead woman, as you'd expect,  is a hunny

have heard Black Mass is good. Its up on Showbox now
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on October 07, 2015, 01:36:35 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 07, 2015, 01:27:14 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on September 09, 2015, 08:08:08 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 08, 2015, 11:25:19 PM
The Secret In Their Eyes: Argentinian movie from a few years back.  Excellent show.  8.8/10.  It's on Netflix
Great show. If you're partial to foreign language movies u should check out The Lives of Others, a German movie.

thanks benny, must check it out

The new / same old Mission Impossible - decent . 7/10. The lead woman, as you'd expect,  is a hunny

have heard Black Mass is good. Its up on Showbox now

Lives of others a fantastic movie!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 07, 2015, 02:21:50 PM
Anybody know of decent movies on Netflix??

I know the usual Good Will Hunting, Snatch, etc. but are there any that weren't that big at the time that might be good? I watched A Bronx Tale the other night it was brilliant!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 07, 2015, 02:38:05 PM
Francais Ha Adventureland Warrior In The Wild The Fighter Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Boyz in the Hood The Mist Primer Cube Starship Troopers - are some of my top rated movies on Netflix
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 07, 2015, 02:42:32 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 07, 2015, 02:38:05 PM
Francais Ha Adventureland Warrior In The Wild The Fighter Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Boyz in the Hood The Mist Primer Cube Starship Troopers - are some of my top rated movies on Netflix

Sound DB I have seen the ones in bold so there's a decent list to start off with!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on October 07, 2015, 02:44:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 07, 2015, 02:21:50 PM
Anybody know of decent movies on Netflix??

I know the usual Good Will Hunting, Snatch, etc. but are there any that weren't that big at the time that might be good? I watched A Bronx Tale the other night it was brilliant!!

Blue Ruin
Colors
No country for old men
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 07, 2015, 05:25:28 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on September 09, 2015, 12:30:07 AM
Anyone see      'The Return Of The Man Who Never Came Back?'

Heard it was a good show. Think I seen the other one he did - " the trail of the frozen snatter"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 07, 2015, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on October 07, 2015, 02:44:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 07, 2015, 02:21:50 PM
Anybody know of decent movies on Netflix??

I know the usual Good Will Hunting, Snatch, etc. but are there any that weren't that big at the time that might be good? I watched A Bronx Tale the other night it was brilliant!!

Blue Ruin
Colors
No country for old men
Will +1 Blue Ruin. An excellent show.

You know the evenings are closing in when the top 2 threads are movie and TV discussions. Since finishing Narcos and Ray Donovan we're short of a few series ourselves.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 20, 2015, 12:07:57 AM
Beasts of no nation on Netflix now. Serious film. f**king disturbing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 08:55:44 AM
Anyone seen Marco Polo?
is it worth a  watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 20, 2015, 09:07:29 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 08:55:44 AM
Anyone seen Marco Polo?
is it worth a  watch?

Yeah it's not bad at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 20, 2015, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on October 07, 2015, 12:55:18 PM
Heard McBeth was very good! Anyone confirm?

Meh. Ok but not great by any means. Was hoping it would be "dumbed down" a bit but was too wordy for me and I didn't understand alot of what was going on. Nice scenery in it.

Wonder what the Scots make of foreigners "doing" the Scottish accent.


5/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on October 20, 2015, 11:29:21 AM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on October 07, 2015, 02:44:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 07, 2015, 02:21:50 PM
Anybody know of decent movies on Netflix??

I know the usual Good Will Hunting, Snatch, etc. but are there any that weren't that big at the time that might be good? I watched A Bronx Tale the other night it was brilliant!!

Blue Ruin
Colors
No country for old men

Adjustment Bureau -Matt Damon - good show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on October 20, 2015, 12:33:38 PM
I watched 'The drop' at the weekend, with Tom Hardy.
I thought it was decent. Hardy is excellent as usual.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 20, 2015, 01:20:55 PM
Decent run at the cinema at the minute and coming up with Sicario, The Martian, Bond, Star Wars etc. Will reserve judgement on Truth and Steve Jobs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 02:32:57 PM
that Star Wars trailer though.. very excited have to admit
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Clov on October 20, 2015, 04:52:44 PM
Seen Colin Farrell's latest film 'the lobster' at the weekend. The second half drags a bit (first half was much better) but it had some very funny moments. One to see if you like dark humour.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 20, 2015, 05:01:51 PM
Strangerland - avoid it - wish I had turned it off. 2/10
Mr Holmes - could have been better but watchable 5/10
Where Hope Grows - feel good family suitable movie about a young man with down syndrome who helps an alcoholic get back on track - 5/10
Kung Fu Killer - Donnie Yen action movie, fantastic fight scenes 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 20, 2015, 08:59:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 20, 2015, 01:20:55 PM
Decent run at the cinema at the minute and coming up with Sicario, The Martian, Bond, Star Wars etc. Will reserve judgement on Truth and Steve Jobs.

Christmas Day. DiCaprio and Tom Hardy in the revenant. That's the one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on October 20, 2015, 09:07:05 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 02:32:57 PM
that Star Wars trailer though.. very excited have to admit

Looks great! Know a load of people that have bought their tickets for the midnight screening already.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on October 20, 2015, 09:37:06 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on October 20, 2015, 12:07:57 AM
Beasts of no nation on Netflix now. Serious film. f**king disturbing.

A cracking show!! Everyone has to watch this!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on October 21, 2015, 09:08:37 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 20, 2015, 08:59:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 20, 2015, 01:20:55 PM
Decent run at the cinema at the minute and coming up with Sicario, The Martian, Bond, Star Wars etc. Will reserve judgement on Truth and Steve Jobs.

Christmas Day. DiCaprio and Tom Hardy in the revenant. That's the one.

Absolutely... think it's going to be the pick of the bunch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 21, 2015, 09:33:22 AM
Quote from: clarshack on October 20, 2015, 09:07:05 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 02:32:57 PM
that Star Wars trailer though.. very excited have to admit

Looks great! Know a load of people that have bought their tickets for the midnight screening already.

has the rating been announced yet? Holding off mentioning it to my youngest in case its a '12' !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on October 21, 2015, 09:49:55 AM
Walked out of the 1st of the new Stars Wars films in Parnell St cinema after about an hour it was so bad. Wasn't the first one to do so either.

Critics were raving about it at the time.

Haven't and won't be watching another one. 

Can say the same about the Batman movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 21, 2015, 11:56:51 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 07, 2015, 02:21:50 PM
Anybody know of decent movies on Netflix??

I know the usual Good Will Hunting, Snatch, etc. but are there any that weren't that big at the time that might be good? I watched A Bronx Tale the other night it was brilliant!!

Into the wild http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758758/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

layer cake http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375912/?ref_=nv_sr_1  (worth it for sienna miller).

filth http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1450321/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (probably an acquired taste but I am a big Irvine Welsh fan)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on October 26, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Finally got around to seeing Southpaw - great show.
Was there some CGI in there for the fight scenes? Not sure if you's all have daughters but definitely scenes in the film that pull on the heart strings..... 7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on October 26, 2015, 02:30:02 PM
Watched Black Mass the other night - 7/10.

Glad I didn't pay to see it at the cinema but decent nonetheless.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: general_lee on October 26, 2015, 03:36:01 PM
Watched The Intern. Kind of a feel-goody almost chick flicky type film. Taking that into consideration it wasn't bad at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 28, 2015, 11:09:02 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on October 21, 2015, 09:33:22 AM
Quote from: clarshack on October 20, 2015, 09:07:05 PM
Quote from: Soup an Samajiz on October 20, 2015, 02:32:57 PM
that Star Wars trailer though.. very excited have to admit

Looks great! Know a load of people that have bought their tickets for the midnight screening already.

has the rating been announced yet? Holding off mentioning it to my youngest in case its a '12' !

according to the bbfc Star Wars 7 is a PG. Happy with that
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heganboy on October 28, 2015, 04:04:53 PM
having good craic watching old movies with the kids, ghostbusters, gremlins, jumanji and a few others.

Saw the martian in 3D there- first time I really appreciated the 3d movie, it was a great show I thought

looking forward to star wars. Disagree strongly with the intern there- thought it was awful. Isn't that the great thing about personal taste!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 03, 2015, 01:29:30 PM
Watched A Most Violent Year last night, very good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 03, 2015, 01:45:32 PM
Bond: 'Spectre'. Decent show, plenty of action, nice women, a 'good' baddy etc.   7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 03, 2015, 05:18:32 PM
Looking forward to seeing Spectre, Jobs, The Hateful Eight, Being AP, Hunger Games.

Haven't gotten around to the plethora of films you lads have suggested on Netflix but hope to in the next while... watched Beasts of No Nation... superb!! Harrowing though but I'd give it a 9/10 it's excellent!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 06, 2015, 02:58:46 PM
Anyone seen ex machina? Is it worth a watch ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on November 07, 2015, 10:57:21 PM
Just finished watching Intermission there on RTE 2. Hadn't seen it in years. Still a great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 08, 2015, 01:44:44 PM
Quote from: laoislad on November 07, 2015, 10:57:21 PM
Just finished watching Intermission there on RTE 2. Hadn't seen it in years. Still a great movie.

As good a start to a film as I've ever seen!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on November 08, 2015, 05:03:31 PM
Some good black 'n white ones:

- White Heat
- The Treasure of the Sierre Madre
- Red River
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on November 09, 2015, 09:47:36 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 03, 2015, 01:45:32 PM
Bond: 'Spectre'. Decent show, plenty of action, nice women, a 'good' baddy etc.   7/10
Agreed.

But I think a decent show, 7/10, means it was disappointing.
Too much homage given to previous Bond films. And it seemed the starting canvas was that we need to get an airplane, a boat, a helicopter, a train and a car chase scene in and we'll work everything else in around them. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: easytiger95 on November 09, 2015, 09:53:06 AM
I saw "Sicario" during the week. Very, very good. Benicio Del Toro is spectacular in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lickthem on November 09, 2015, 10:00:15 AM
Quote from: easytiger95 on November 09, 2015, 09:53:06 AM
I saw "Sicario" during the week. Very, very good. Benicio Del Toro is spectacular in it.

I thought it was quite poor but i do agree Benicio Del Toro was good in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theskull1 on November 18, 2015, 12:21:36 AM
Just watched this great film on youtube about an old moonshiner Popcorn Sutton

This is the Last Dam Run of Likker I'll Ever Make

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp56sT66D1U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp56sT66D1U)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 25, 2015, 02:42:12 PM
Film "71" on Film4 tonight.  Worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 25, 2015, 02:49:56 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 25, 2015, 02:42:12 PM
Film "71" on Film4 tonight.  Worth watching?

very much so. a tense watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 26, 2015, 06:28:23 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 25, 2015, 02:49:56 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 25, 2015, 02:42:12 PM
Film "71" on Film4 tonight.  Worth watching?

very much so. a tense watch.


It's on tpnoght/






Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on November 28, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Just catching up on a few movies. American Sniper...an enjoyable film...not sure what all the fuss was about though. Not a classic. Going to watch Fury later with Brad Pitt. Any opinions??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 28, 2015, 07:31:51 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 28, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Just catching up on a few movies. American Sniper...an enjoyable film...not sure what all the fuss was about though. Not a classic. Going to watch Fury later with Brad Pitt. Any opinions??

Fury is a brilliant film. 

Anyone see 'Love'  yet?  Had a wee nosey on Showbox  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bridgegael on November 28, 2015, 07:53:36 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 28, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Just catching up on a few movies. American Sniper...an enjoyable film...not sure what all the fuss was about though. Not a classic. Going to watch Fury later with Brad Pitt. Any opinions??

Ring walk is at ten roughly,  didn't know you were mates with Pitt. Go for a klitscho knockout
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on November 28, 2015, 08:17:29 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on November 28, 2015, 07:53:36 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 28, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Just catching up on a few movies. American Sniper...an enjoyable film...not sure what all the fuss was about though. Not a classic. Going to watch Fury later with Brad Pitt. Any opinions??

Ring walk is at ten roughly,  didn't know you were mates with Pitt. Go for a klitscho knockout

:D Smart fcuker.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 28, 2015, 08:57:34 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on November 28, 2015, 07:53:36 PM
Quote from: 5 Sams on November 28, 2015, 07:24:14 PM
Just catching up on a few movies. American Sniper...an enjoyable film...not sure what all the fuss was about though. Not a classic. Going to watch Fury later with Brad Pitt. Any opinions??

Ring walk is at ten roughly,  didn't know you were mates with Pitt. Go for a klitscho knockout
Date night in Bally-hoe-land.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 30, 2015, 09:10:54 AM
Watched the Iceman, really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 30, 2015, 09:12:13 AM
Streamed bridge of spies the other night. Very glad I didn't pay to watch it in the cinema!

6/10 for me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 30, 2015, 09:32:34 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 30, 2015, 09:12:13 AM
Streamed bridge of spies the other night. Very glad I didn't pay to watch it in the cinema!

6/10 for me.

DVD quality or ropey camcorder?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Soup an Samajiz on November 30, 2015, 09:42:12 AM
Saw Black Mass at the weekend, worth a watch, Johny Depp deserving of the plaudits in this one, tense thriller right the way thru.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 30, 2015, 09:59:54 AM
Quote from: gallsman on November 30, 2015, 09:32:34 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 30, 2015, 09:12:13 AM
Streamed bridge of spies the other night. Very glad I didn't pay to watch it in the cinema!

6/10 for me.

DVD quality or ropey camcorder?

Decent stream but not quite DVD quality haha
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 30, 2015, 01:46:24 PM
watched a wee indie movie the other night when i couldn't sleep called Mississippi Grind, pretty random but for some reason i really enjoyed it, ben Mendolson and Ryan Reynolds worked well together, worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 30, 2015, 02:57:21 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 30, 2015, 01:46:24 PM
watched a wee indie movie the other night when i couldn't sleep called Mississippi Grind, pretty random but for some reason i really enjoyed it, ben Mendolson and Ryan Reynolds worked well together, worth a watch.

Kermode on the BBC gave it a great review. Mendehlson is a brilliant actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 05, 2015, 07:17:06 PM
Last night I watched All Is Lost.  Great performance by Robert Redford. Like a modern take on The Old Man and the Sea.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_R04LfUQU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_R04LfUQU)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 06, 2015, 09:40:26 AM
Saw Creed tonight. Great show. A fresh take on the Rocky saga but some nice echoes of the old films too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv554B7YHk4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv554B7YHk4)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on December 06, 2015, 06:31:39 PM
Django Unchained on tonight.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 06, 2015, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 06, 2015, 09:40:26 AM
Saw Creed tonight. Great show. A fresh take on the Rocky saga but some nice echoes of the old films too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv554B7YHk4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv554B7YHk4)
Have you seen Southpaw yet? Very good I thought.
Must give Creed a watch soon. Did it have the Rocky music? I'll be very disappointed if it doesn't.!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 06, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Watched Glory again late last night. Some film. Scene at the end where the regiment approaches the beach very powerful.

Saw the new National Lampoons vacation movie last week. Okish. Not a patch (understandably) on the originals.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 06, 2015, 08:30:10 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 06, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Watched Glory again late last night. Some film. Scene at the end where the regiment approaches the beach very powerful.

Saw the new National Lampoons vacation movie last week. Okish. Not a patch (understandably) on the originals.

An absolutely brilliant film. Denzel was amazing even back then.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 07, 2015, 01:58:58 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 06, 2015, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 06, 2015, 09:40:26 AM
Saw Creed tonight. Great show. A fresh take on the Rocky saga but some nice echoes of the old films too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv554B7YHk4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv554B7YHk4)
Have you seen Southpaw yet? Very good I thought.
Must give Creed a watch soon. Did it have the Rocky music? I'll be very disappointed if it doesn't.!

I don't want to spoil it for you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 07, 2015, 08:43:47 AM
Watched Millers Crossing at the weekend - was expecting more from it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on December 07, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 07, 2015, 08:43:47 AM
Watched Millers Crossing at the weekend - was expecting more from it.

It's a great film. You say this about Miller's Crossing and have The Jackal in your top films  :o Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 07, 2015, 01:02:46 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 07, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 07, 2015, 08:43:47 AM
Watched Millers Crossing at the weekend - was expecting more from it.

It's a great film. You say this about Miller's Crossing and have The Jackal in your top films  :o Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen  :o :o :o

The original or the one with Gere? The original film with James Fox is a classic in fairness.... not in my top 20 but still a decent film and very much of it's day
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 07, 2015, 01:03:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 06, 2015, 08:30:10 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 06, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Watched Glory again late last night. Some film. Scene at the end where the regiment approaches the beach very powerful.

Saw the new National Lampoons vacation movie last week. Okish. Not a patch (understandably) on the originals.

An absolutely brilliant film. Denzel was amazing even back then.

+1

He won an oscar for that role. It started my life long love affair with Denzel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 07, 2015, 01:10:12 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 07, 2015, 01:02:46 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 07, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 07, 2015, 08:43:47 AM
Watched Millers Crossing at the weekend - was expecting more from it.

It's a great film. You say this about Miller's Crossing and have The Jackal in your top films  :o Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen  :o :o :o

The original or the one with Gere? The original film with James Fox is a classic in fairness.... not in my top 20 but still a decent film and very much of it's day

I loved the day of the jackal, but I was on about the Gere one and I never let his accent get in the way of me enjoying that film.  Anyway, I could do a different top 5 today, could probably narrow it to a top 50.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on December 07, 2015, 01:17:14 PM
Don't get me wrong, I love it too. But it is f**king dreadful. "That's right, they drink Guinness in Ireland, don't they?"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 07, 2015, 08:53:44 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 07, 2015, 01:03:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 06, 2015, 08:30:10 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 06, 2015, 08:10:55 PM
Watched Glory again late last night. Some film. Scene at the end where the regiment approaches the beach very powerful.

Saw the new National Lampoons vacation movie last week. Okish. Not a patch (understandably) on the originals.

An absolutely brilliant film. Denzel was amazing even back then.

+1

He won an oscar for that role. It started my life long love affair with Denzel.

The scene where he is getting whipped and the tear starts dripping down his face is class. Going to have to watch it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on December 07, 2015, 10:50:07 PM
Watched 71 on Film 4 last night, excellent film  ,
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on December 08, 2015, 09:35:49 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on December 07, 2015, 10:50:07 PM
Watched 71 on Film 4 last night, excellent film  ,

Ah nah NE didn't enjoy 71 at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2015, 10:10:43 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 08, 2015, 09:35:49 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on December 07, 2015, 10:50:07 PM
Watched 71 on Film 4 last night, excellent film  ,

Ah nah NE didn't enjoy 71 at all.

Didn't think it was any good either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 09, 2015, 01:14:42 PM
Happened on Buffalo Soldiers last night on one of those movie channels.

Set in a US army base in West Germany during the late cold war. Have to say it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 09, 2015, 01:56:53 PM
Quote from: Canalman on December 09, 2015, 01:14:42 PM
Happened on Buffalo Soldiers last night on one of those movie channels.

Set in a US army base in West Germany during the late cold war. Have to say it was excellent.

Brilliant show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on December 22, 2015, 04:27:00 PM
Not that I know about or condone any such activity, but rumour has it that proper copies of highly anticpated movies that are expected to feature prominently during awards season such as The Revenant, The Hateful 8, Sicario etc are all availble online.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 22, 2015, 04:41:43 PM
Martian with Matt Damon - very enjoyable. 8/10

Mr Calzaghe - excellent doc. The Kessler, Lacey, Hopkins and RJ Jnr footage, the relationship with his pop, and the kids feelings towards their dad and his job, first rate show.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 24, 2015, 10:19:33 AM
Seen Star Wars last night.


Extremely average. Can't see what the fuss is all about. 5/10. Touch of the Emperor's new clothes imo.

Kicking myself I didn't go to Black Mass instead. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 24, 2015, 10:41:06 AM
Quote from: Canalman on December 24, 2015, 10:19:33 AM
Seen Star Wars last night.


Extremely average. Can't see what the fuss is all about. 5/10. Touch of the Emperor's new clothes imo.

Kicking myself I didn't go to Black Mass instead.
I see what you've done there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on December 24, 2015, 12:40:58 PM
watched a movie winter's bone last night, very good show, very dark. well worth a watch, its on Netflix.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 25, 2015, 07:03:26 PM
Projection: Any USAian who watches The Big Short will vote for Bernie Sanders.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgqG3ITMv1Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgqG3ITMv1Q)

It's gripping, informative, funny, and frustrating all at once. Excellent film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 25, 2015, 07:50:19 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on December 24, 2015, 12:40:58 PM
watched a movie winter's bone last night, very good show, very dark. well worth a watch, its on Netflix.
Excellent film Charlie.  Jennifer Lawrence's break though performance I believe.
Seen the Martian.  Very good 8/10 if you like that sort of thing.
Sicario.  Very good acting.  Atmospherics were superb  but I have to say I was slightly disappointed. Still good show 7/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on December 29, 2015, 10:47:03 AM
Behind the Candelabra, was on telly last night. Michael Douglas played Liberace and Matt Damon as Liberace's lover.

Great film, and proves to me that Michael Douglas is one of the best actors of all time.

(Interesting Fact: Liberace was a devout catholic but never played football nor hurling).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on December 30, 2015, 08:44:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 29, 2015, 10:47:03 AM
Behind the Candelabra, was on telly last night. Michael Douglas played Liberace and Matt Damon as Liberace's lover.

Great film, and proves to me that Michael Douglas is one of the best actors of all time.

(Interesting Fact: Liberace was a devout catholic but never played football nor hurling).

Totally agree. Great film and brilliantly acted by Douglas.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone seen the Hateful 8 yet??

I was very disappointed with it!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 30, 2015, 09:51:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone seen the Hateful 8 yet??

I was very disappointed with it!!

I haven't seen it but I hate his style of films!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 30, 2015, 10:23:15 PM
Brooklyn - 7/10 very good for anyone living overseas away from home
Z for Zachariah 4/10 not sure what was going on - read some reviews and it said they changed the book entirely
No escape  - 8/10 really enjoyed it - my kind of thriller
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 10:26:51 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 30, 2015, 09:51:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone seen the Hateful 8 yet??

I was very disappointed with it!!

I haven't seen it but I hate his style of films!

Its not that I love the majority of his movies but this was a bit too slow and the story wasn't that interesting. Channing Tatum in it didn't help things either!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on December 30, 2015, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 30, 2015, 10:23:15 PM
Brooklyn - 7/10 very good for anyone living overseas away from home
Z for Zachariah 4/10 not sure what was going on - read some reviews and it said they changed the book entirely
No escape  - 8/10 really enjoyed it - my kind of thriller

My other half was banging on about Brooklyn so I got a stream for it on Christmas night. I thought it was dull enough... Simple story, well made, of interest to us Irish especially the diaspora as you say but Jaysus nothing interesting happens in the whole film..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Last Man on December 30, 2015, 10:49:25 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 30, 2015, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 30, 2015, 10:23:15 PM
Brooklyn - 7/10 very good for anyone living overseas away from home
Z for Zachariah 4/10 not sure what was going on - read some reviews and it said they changed the book entirely
No escape  - 8/10 really enjoyed it - my kind of thriller

My other half was banging on about Brooklyn so I got a stream for it on Christmas night. I thought it was dull enough... Simple story, well made, of interest to us Irish especially the diaspora as you say but Jaysus nothing interesting happens in the whole film..

But sure its Saoirse Ronan, she's supposed to be a genius at portraying somebody doing feic all.. As a crazy tuesday show I didnt mind it but yes its far from gripping.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on December 30, 2015, 11:10:07 PM
I've been looking forward to The Revenant for months and finally watched it last night. It's stunning looking and I enjoyed it immensely but Christ it's very, very slow.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 30, 2015, 11:31:32 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 30, 2015, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 30, 2015, 10:23:15 PM
Brooklyn - 7/10 very good for anyone living overseas away from home
Z for Zachariah 4/10 not sure what was going on - read some reviews and it said they changed the book entirely
No escape  - 8/10 really enjoyed it - my kind of thriller

My other half was banging on about Brooklyn so I got a stream for it on Christmas night. I thought it was dull enough... Simple story, well made, of interest to us Irish especially the diaspora as you say but Jaysus nothing interesting happens in the whole film..
I've been debating moving back now for a while  - maybe I was just in a spot where I needed to see/hear something like this. Also considering moving back to NY/NJ as we were there before moving to the West Coast. Brooklyn the location looked amazing, the Mrs parents are Italians from Brooklyn and Long Island so it was great for her to see
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 31, 2015, 06:55:55 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone seen the Hateful 8 yet??

I was very disappointed with it!!

Why would you be disapointed his other recent efforts have been muck, Django was awfull and inglorious basterds had an amazing opening scene followed by 2 and half hours of utter nonsense but still every reviewer gives his films 9/10 just because its Tarantino.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 31, 2015, 12:15:52 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 31, 2015, 06:55:55 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone seen the Hateful 8 yet??

I was very disappointed with it!!

Why would you be disapointed his other recent efforts have been muck, Django was awfull and inglorious basterds had an amazing opening scene followed by 2 and half hours of utter nonsense but still every reviewer gives his films 9/10 just because its Tarantino.

i didn't think it was out for a week or so yet? any adverts i have seen said 8th Jan, bit meh about it now looking at your feedback lads, i was looking forward to it though. Disagree about Django, i really enjoyed it but yeah inglorious bastards was pretty poor by QT standards.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on December 31, 2015, 09:22:54 PM
Bone Tomahawk 6.5/10 slow enough but had an eerie feel to it throughout which I enjoyed - some graphic scenes and very watchable
transporter refueled 6/10 - does was it says on the tin
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 04, 2016, 11:49:36 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on December 24, 2015, 12:40:58 PM
watched a movie winter's bone last night, very good show, very dark. well worth a watch, its on Netflix.

Just after wiki'ing it there and realised that it is a film I saw one copy of on the bottom row of xtra-vision a few years ago that seemed good from the synopsis.  I meant to get it the next time I was there but could never find the copy or remember the name.  It must have been pre-hunger games times as I didn't know who the main actress was then.

Sicario - expected more, 6/10.
Creed - very good, 8/10.
Martian - very good, 8/10.
Everest - 8/10.
The Walk - turned it off after half an hour.
Exodus gods and Kings - 7/10.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 04, 2016, 11:55:05 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 31, 2015, 06:55:55 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone seen the Hateful 8 yet??

I was very disappointed with it!!

Why would you be disapointed his other recent efforts have been muck, Django was awfull and inglorious basterds had an amazing opening scene followed by 2 and half hours of utter nonsense but still every reviewer gives his films 9/10 just because its Tarantino.

I thought it was brilliant! Inglorious not far behind

Bridge of Spies - Tom Hanks. Absolutely loved it. Great show with maybe the best actor about in Hanks. 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 04, 2016, 12:01:36 PM
Watched Sicario last night. Loved it 9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 04, 2016, 12:23:21 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 04, 2016, 12:01:36 PM
Watched Sicario last night. Loved it 9/10

Watched it over the holidays. Great show.  Watched Steve Jobs thought it was very good as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Keyboard Warrior on January 04, 2016, 01:08:24 PM
Star Wars... Discuss
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 04, 2016, 01:11:34 PM
Quote from: Keyboard Warrior on January 04, 2016, 01:08:24 PM
Star Wars... Discuss

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=26516.0
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on January 04, 2016, 04:54:16 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.

I also watched X+Y over the break and enjoyed it immensely.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 06:55:20 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.

No worries it's what the thread is for  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on January 04, 2016, 07:48:04 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 06:55:20 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.

No worries it's what the thread is for  8)

Really enjoyed Sicario alright.

A good indie horror movie is 'It follows' - it's on Netflix but you might have to use a VPN or unblockus to access it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stew on January 04, 2016, 07:55:02 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 31, 2015, 06:55:55 AM
Quote from: screenexile on December 30, 2015, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone seen the Hateful 8 yet??

I was very disappointed with it!!

Why would you be disapointed his other recent efforts have been muck, Django was awfull and inglorious basterds had an amazing opening scene followed by 2 and half hours of utter nonsense but still every reviewer gives his films 9/10 just because its Tarantino.

Django was a tremendously entertaining movie, basterds was gritty and at times sublime, especially the first forty five minutes.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 09:32:53 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 04, 2016, 07:48:04 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 06:55:20 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.

No worries it's what the thread is for  8)

Really enjoyed Sicario alright.

A good indie horror movie is 'It follows' - it's on Netflix but you might have to use a VPN or unblockus to access it.

Yea I liked that show- a little bit more tongue in cheek horror is "You're Next" - the opening credits/scene is nicely done.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on January 04, 2016, 09:35:24 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 09:32:53 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 04, 2016, 07:48:04 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 06:55:20 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.

No worries it's what the thread is for  8)

Really enjoyed Sicario alright.

A good indie horror movie is 'It follows' - it's on Netflix but you might have to use a VPN or unblockus to access it.

Yea I liked that show- a little bit more tongue in cheek horror is "You're Next" - the opening credits/scene is nicely done.

Missus seen it & enjoyed it - will check it out soon cheers
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2016, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 04, 2016, 07:48:04 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 06:55:20 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.

No worries it's what the thread is for  8)

Really enjoyed Sicario alright.

A good indie horror movie is 'It follows' - it's on Netflix but you might have to use a VPN or unblockus to access it.
Or pay for it  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on January 04, 2016, 09:41:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2016, 09:38:26 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 04, 2016, 07:48:04 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 04, 2016, 06:55:20 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 04, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 31, 2015, 11:56:44 AM
Sicario was very good I thought, nicely done and well acted, you felt you were in the dark as much as Kate.

A nice afternoon filler on Netflix is X+Y, a little nugget of a movie.

Thanks for that recommendation, Dinny. I watched it and thought it was excellent. So much more satisfying to find a film like this than sitting through the latest formulaic Hollywood blockbuster.

No worries it's what the thread is for  8)

Really enjoyed Sicario alright.

A good indie horror movie is 'It follows' - it's on Netflix but you might have to use a VPN or unblockus to access it.
Or pay for it  ;)

? By Subscribing to Netflix you are paying to access it??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on January 06, 2016, 07:07:00 PM
Another enjoyable almost leisurely movie on Netflix is Slow West - it's short less than 90 mins but some strong performances interesting dialogue and some memorable scenes. And some impressive cinematography if that is your thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on January 06, 2016, 07:29:12 PM
The Hunter starring Willem Dafoe on Netflix was worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 09, 2016, 05:28:11 PM
Airplane - it just never gets old.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: No wides on January 09, 2016, 05:29:45 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 09, 2016, 05:28:11 PM
Airplane - it just never gets old.

Watched it the other week, not only has it got old, I now wonder did I ever laugh at it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 09, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
The Revenant is fantastic - definitely one to watch in the cinema and not on a crappy stream / torrent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 09, 2016, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 09, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
The Revenant is fantastic - definitely one to watch in the cinema and not on a crappy stream / torrent

I found it visually stunning but the story a bit meh. Was too slow.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 09, 2016, 06:48:20 PM
Listened to podcast recently commemorating 20 years since the release of Heat so went and watched it again last night. Hasn't really aged at all and the bank scene still looks and sounds absolutely incredible. One of my favourite ever films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 10, 2016, 07:03:07 PM
Saw Carol last night. Great show. Nice to see a director letting the actors do the talking with their gestures and expressions, which are loaded with meaning.  (The lesbian love scenes are all right too, I'll bet even our Tony would enjoy them.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l265M1g5zw0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l265M1g5zw0)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: finbar o tool on January 11, 2016, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 09, 2016, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 09, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
The Revenant is fantastic - definitely one to watch in the cinema and not on a crappy stream / torrent

I found it visually stunning but the story a bit meh. Was too slow.

+1

i am sorry i didnt wait to see it in the cinema though as mentioned above, i would say it will be unreal visually on the big screen.

watched Bridge of Spies the other night, thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2016, 02:54:30 PM
Quote from: finbar o tool on January 11, 2016, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 09, 2016, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 09, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
The Revenant is fantastic - definitely one to watch in the cinema and not on a crappy stream / torrent

I found it visually stunning but the story a bit meh. Was too slow.

+1

i am sorry i didnt wait to see it in the cinema though as mentioned above, i would say it will be unreal visually on the big screen.

watched Bridge of Spies the other night, thought it was very good.
That's the issue with the various means of seeing pirated movies nowadays. Producers and spending hundreds of millions to best showcase their wares on the biggest screens with the best sound production and then people watch the movie on anything from a big tv down to a phone!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on January 11, 2016, 03:27:30 PM
Saw The Danish Girl, excellent movie, quality acting and very thought provoking, slightly uncomfortable in parts
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 11, 2016, 03:53:36 PM
Quote from: finbar o tool on January 11, 2016, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 09, 2016, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 09, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
The Revenant is fantastic - definitely one to watch in the cinema and not on a crappy stream / torrent

I found it visually stunning but the story a bit meh. Was too slow.

+1

i am sorry i didnt wait to see it in the cinema though as mentioned above, i would say it will be unreal visually on the big screen.

watched Bridge of Spies the other night, thought it was very good.


I haven't seen it yet? Is Leo Oscar worthy or could the academy give him a 'sympathy' one .. Paul Newman only got one Oscar after years of nominations for the colour of money, which Paul Newman didn't even like as film and claimed it was one of his worst...

I think Michael fassbender in Steve jobs is outstanding.. But he doesn't do the Oscar trail so he's not a contender ...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 11, 2016, 04:15:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2016, 02:54:30 PM
Quote from: finbar o tool on January 11, 2016, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 09, 2016, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 09, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
The Revenant is fantastic - definitely one to watch in the cinema and not on a crappy stream / torrent

I found it visually stunning but the story a bit meh. Was too slow.

+1

i am sorry i didnt wait to see it in the cinema though as mentioned above, i would say it will be unreal visually on the big screen.

watched Bridge of Spies the other night, thought it was very good.
That's the issue with the various means of seeing pirated movies nowadays. Producers and spending hundreds of millions to best showcase their wares on the biggest screens with the best sound production and then people watch the movie on anything from a big tv down to a phone!

This time of year though - screeners available for anything even remotely connected to awards season. No dodgy cams or anything.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: finbar o tool on January 11, 2016, 05:51:59 PM
Quote from: leenie on January 11, 2016, 03:53:36 PM
Quote from: finbar o tool on January 11, 2016, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 09, 2016, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 09, 2016, 05:59:47 PM
The Revenant is fantastic - definitely one to watch in the cinema and not on a crappy stream / torrent

I found it visually stunning but the story a bit meh. Was too slow.

+1

i am sorry i didnt wait to see it in the cinema though as mentioned above, i would say it will be unreal visually on the big screen.

watched Bridge of Spies the other night, thought it was very good.


I haven't seen it yet? Is Leo Oscar worthy or could the academy give him a 'sympathy' one
.. Paul Newman only got one Oscar after years of nominations for the colour of money, which Paul Newman didn't even like as film and claimed it was one of his worst...

I think Michael fassbender in Steve jobs is outstanding.. But he doesn't do the Oscar trail so he's not a contender ...

he is really good in this movie but i actually dont think he should get it this year! although i haven't seen all his competitors yet, i fear it could be slightly sympathetic if he does actually win it. i just feel there is not enough dialogue in this for him. i wouldn't begrudge him if he did win it, definitely a great performance but he has put in better performances in the past IMO.

i hear Eddie Redmayne is getting tipped for his role in the 'The Danish Girl'. haven't seen this one yet myself though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 10:54:27 AM
Watched a film there at the weekend called spotlight, had wanted to see it for a while and won a lot of awards. Bases on the true story of the boston globe in 2001 uncovering the catholic church sex scandals.

Really good film in my opinion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 14, 2016, 12:09:03 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 10:54:27 AM
Watched a film there at the weekend called spotlight, had wanted to see it for a while and won a lot of awards. Bases on the true story of the boston globe in 2001 uncovering the catholic church sex scandals.

Really good film in my opinion.

Don't tell Fearon
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on January 14, 2016, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 10:54:27 AM
Watched a film there at the weekend called spotlight, had wanted to see it for a while and won a lot of awards. Bases on the true story of the boston globe in 2001 uncovering the catholic church sex scandals.

Really good film in my opinion.

Really enjoyed it. Keaton and Ruffalo excellent in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 14, 2016, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 10:54:27 AM
Watched a film there at the weekend called spotlight, had wanted to see it for a while and won a lot of awards. Bases on the true story of the boston globe in 2001 uncovering the catholic church sex scandals.

Really good film in my opinion.

Really enjoyed it. Keaton and Ruffalo excellent in it.

Yeah one of the most talented casts I've recently seen with Stanley, Tucci, Rachel Mc Adams, Billy Crudup and Liev Schreiber also.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 14, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 14, 2016, 12:09:03 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 10:54:27 AM
Watched a film there at the weekend called spotlight, had wanted to see it for a while and won a lot of awards. Bases on the true story of the boston globe in 2001 uncovering the catholic church sex scandals.

Really good film in my opinion.

Don't tell Fearon
It was the kids parents fault not the Priests....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 14, 2016, 05:18:54 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 14, 2016, 02:08:59 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 14, 2016, 12:09:03 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 10:54:27 AM
Watched a film there at the weekend called spotlight, had wanted to see it for a while and won a lot of awards. Bases on the true story of the boston globe in 2001 uncovering the catholic church sex scandals.

Really good film in my opinion.

Don't tell Fearon
It was the kids parents fault not the Priests....
But effectively the Boston Globe guys are merely note takers, so it will be a tough one for him
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on January 15, 2016, 09:21:15 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 14, 2016, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 14, 2016, 10:54:27 AM
Watched a film there at the weekend called spotlight, had wanted to see it for a while and won a lot of awards. Bases on the true story of the boston globe in 2001 uncovering the catholic church sex scandals.

Really good film in my opinion.

Really enjoyed it. Keaton and Ruffalo excellent in it.

Yeah one of the most talented casts I've recently seen with Stanley, Tucci, Rachel Mc Adams, Billy Crudup and Liev Schreiber also.

Great shout lads - don't know how that one fell under the radar - great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 15, 2016, 10:41:35 PM
Watched 'The Big Short' again a good cast very slick and massively infuriating because you know this shit happened!!!

The best of the screeners I've watched so far including Hateful 8 and Spotlight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on January 18, 2016, 01:14:09 PM
Finally got round to watching Sicario last night, solid enough film with a few twists.

Personally I didn't think Emily Blunt didn't carry off the action role as pleasing as she is on the eye and once again  Benicio Del Toro stole the show.

Would recommend it for two hours viewing alright.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 18, 2016, 01:17:08 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 18, 2016, 01:14:09 PM
Finally got round to watching Sicario last night, solid enough film with a few twists.

Personally I didn't think Emily Blunt didn't carry off the action role as pleasing as she is on the eye and once again  Benicio Del Toro stole the show.

Would recommend it for two hours viewing alright.

Didnt really like Sicario until the very end.

Anyone saw the revenant?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 18, 2016, 01:25:53 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 18, 2016, 01:17:08 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on January 18, 2016, 01:14:09 PM
Finally got round to watching Sicario last night, solid enough film with a few twists.

Personally I didn't think Emily Blunt didn't carry off the action role as pleasing as she is on the eye and once again  Benicio Del Toro stole the show.

Would recommend it for two hours viewing alright.

Didnt really like Sicario until the very end.

Anyone saw the revenant?
Yep, saw it Saturday night.
6/10. Too long, story a bit meh. Visuals are brilliant though.
Tom Hardy more deserving of an award than Di Caprio.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 01:35:43 PM
I watched two films recently:

The Martian: I thought it was pretty good, enjoyable enough show without being too taxing.7/10

Jobs: I was a bit disappointed in this. it was OK, but didn't really grab the interest the way it should as someone who has recently finished the Jobs biography. 5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 18, 2016, 01:39:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 01:35:43 PM
I watched two films recently:

The Martian: I thought it was pretty good, enjoyable enough show without being too taxing.7/10

Jobs: I was a bit disappointed in this. it was OK, but didn't really grab the interest the way it should as someone who has recently finished the Jobs biography. 5/10

Saw The Martian at the weekend. Very enjoyable!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: oakleaflad on January 18, 2016, 01:48:06 PM
Saw Creed, was better than I expected.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ludermor on January 18, 2016, 01:49:15 PM
Anyone see Dope? watched it at the weekend and it was great fun.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 18, 2016, 01:48:06 PM
Saw Creed, was better than I expected.
I have Creed, southpaw and Spectre all lined up to watch next
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 18, 2016, 02:41:41 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 18, 2016, 01:39:29 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 01:35:43 PM
I watched two films recently:

The Martian: I thought it was pretty good, enjoyable enough show without being too taxing.7/10

Jobs: I was a bit disappointed in this. it was OK, but didn't really grab the interest the way it should as someone who has recently finished the Jobs biography. 5/10

Saw The Martian at the weekend. Very enjoyable!
Didn't really like The Martian at all. It was OK but I was expecting more.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 18, 2016, 02:46:53 PM
Solace - Anthony Hopkins. Average enough crime thriller 6.3/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 18, 2016, 02:54:29 PM
Hearing very differing views about the Revenant. A lot of people saying it's shit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 18, 2016, 03:42:36 PM
Watched "Room" at the end of last week. 6/10. Very harrowing content. First hour was edge of the seat stuff then the second hour was a let down.  Subject definitely weighs down on you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: shawshank on January 18, 2016, 04:25:03 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 18, 2016, 02:54:29 PM
Hearing very differing views about the Revenant. A lot of people saying it's shit.

seen it, disappointed with it. Visually it is excellent, but just a decent to good movie, nothing more. Both Hardy & De Capio are excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 18, 2016, 04:40:52 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 18, 2016, 04:25:03 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 18, 2016, 02:54:29 PM
Hearing very differing views about the Revenant. A lot of people saying it's shit.

seen it, disappointed with it. Visually it is excellent, but just a decent to good movie, nothing more. Both Hardy & De Capio are excellent.

I'd compare the Revenant to Gravity from a few years ago. Absolutely stunning looking and the scale of the thing is enormous but a but weak on the story and the script that tells it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 18, 2016, 06:41:27 PM
DiCaprio was unreal in it again. Up there as one of my favourite actors.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 18, 2016, 09:34:18 PM
The revenant is shite. Frontier man seeks revenge against person who murders his family. Imagine in your head where that story goes and you've seen the film and saved an hour of your time. He's an outstanding actor but don't see what DiCaprio does well in it. Grunting for 2 hours isn't acting.

IMO any film that involves you escaping your pursuers by jumping in a river should be immediately discarded. It's the greatest cliche in film making and it looks like that director hasn't a original idea in his head. That's not even mentioning the Han Solo scene.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Over the Bar on January 18, 2016, 11:52:09 PM
The trailer for The Revenant gives away the story anyway so just watch it saved me 2 hours of my time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on January 19, 2016, 09:31:41 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 18, 2016, 01:48:06 PM
Saw Creed, was better than I expected.
I have Creed, southpaw and Spectre all lined up to watch next

Thought creed was excellent and southpaw was a big dissapointment.

Spectre in my opinion never really got going, could have been great. It got alot of praise but to be honest I'm unsure why.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 19, 2016, 09:43:57 AM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 19, 2016, 09:31:41 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 18, 2016, 01:48:06 PM
Saw Creed, was better than I expected.
I have Creed, southpaw and Spectre all lined up to watch next

Thought creed was excellent and southpaw was a big dissapointment.

Spectre in my opinion never really got going, could have been great. It got alot of praise but to be honest I'm unsure why.

I enjoyed it, but Bellew?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on January 19, 2016, 10:42:57 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 19, 2016, 09:43:57 AM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 19, 2016, 09:31:41 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 18, 2016, 01:48:06 PM
Saw Creed, was better than I expected.
I have Creed, southpaw and Spectre all lined up to watch next

Thought creed was excellent and southpaw was a big dissapointment.

Spectre in my opinion never really got going, could have been great. It got alot of praise but to be honest I'm unsure why.

I enjoyed it, but Bellew?!

Aye true enough tried to ignore him as he was pretty embarrassing I guess but it was more the story that was good, saw Stallone and the other Michael B Jordan were on the Jonathan Ross show promoting it and were really funny especially stallone, the video he showed where he set the fella up Jordan to get knocked out by Bellew was harsh but funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 20, 2016, 08:52:08 AM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 19, 2016, 09:31:41 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 18, 2016, 01:48:06 PM
Saw Creed, was better than I expected.
I have Creed, southpaw and Spectre all lined up to watch next

Thought creed was excellent and southpaw was a big dissapointment.

Spectre in my opinion never really got going, could have been great. It got alot of praise but to be honest I'm unsure why.

Agree on Creed and Southpaw, but thought Spectre was very good.

Solace is next on my list.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 20, 2016, 10:05:01 AM
Saw The Revenant last night. I enjoyed it - 7.5/10 for me.

As previously mentioned the storyline is a bit so so but visually it is outstanding!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on January 20, 2016, 12:13:48 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 20, 2016, 10:05:01 AM
Saw The Revenant last night. I enjoyed it - 7.5/10 for me.

As previously mentioned the storyline is a bit so so but visually it is outstanding!

+1. Definitely not shite as others have stated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 22, 2016, 05:16:38 AM
Hateful Eight 7/10. Fairly enjoyable until it got weird!

No music either, can't recall of django had a soundtrack but thought that was kinda weird
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 22, 2016, 08:46:54 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 22, 2016, 05:16:38 AM
Hateful Eight 7/10. Fairly enjoyable until it got weird!

No music either, can't recall of django had a soundtrack but thought that was kinda weird
Are you sure? I havent seen it but I think it won a Golden Globe for best original soundtrack or something like that and I recall talk about Ennio Morricone being involved in the score.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 22, 2016, 11:51:10 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 20, 2016, 08:52:08 AM
Quote from: Longshanks on January 19, 2016, 09:31:41 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on January 18, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 18, 2016, 01:48:06 PM
Saw Creed, was better than I expected.
I have Creed, southpaw and Spectre all lined up to watch next

Thought creed was excellent and southpaw was a big dissapointment.

Spectre in my opinion never really got going, could have been great. It got alot of praise but to be honest I'm unsure why.

Agree on Creed and Southpaw, but thought Spectre was very good.

Solace is next on my list.
Watched solace last night.  Thought it was shite.  Poor script, some dodgy acting and bad lines.  Anthony Hopkins done his best, but even he couldn't save it.  3/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 22, 2016, 02:52:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 22, 2016, 08:46:54 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 22, 2016, 05:16:38 AM
Hateful Eight 7/10. Fairly enjoyable until it got weird!

No music either, can't recall of django had a soundtrack but thought that was kinda weird
Are you sure? I havent seen it but I think it won a Golden Globe for best original soundtrack or something like that and I recall talk about Ennio Morricone being involved in the score.

Jesus that's nuts. You're right. I recall the music at the opening scene and after that don't recall any of it! Maybe the IPA didn't help.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on January 23, 2016, 01:01:37 AM
Watched the Big Short. Very very interesting film. I have to say we r fcuked big time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 23, 2016, 05:11:42 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on January 23, 2016, 01:01:37 AM
Watched the Big Short. Very very interesting film. I have to say we r fcuked big time.

Great movie.

Reckon I was the only person in the world going "That guy with the beard looks awfully familiar to me...I know I've seen him in something...."
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 23, 2016, 11:26:08 AM
For those who liked the tv drama  Deutchland 83  and need another fix of  Stasi infected East Germany,  peeling brown paint, instant coffee, the reassuring rattle of a Wartburg engine etc. then Barbara (2013) is a most satisfying watch.
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/barbara-2013 (http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/barbara-2013)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on January 23, 2016, 04:57:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 23, 2016, 11:26:08 AM
For those who liked the tv drama  Deutchland 83  and need another fix of  Stasi infected East Germany,  peeling brown paint, instant coffee, the reassuring rattle of a Wartburg engine etc. then Barbara (2013) is a most satisfying watch.
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/barbara-2013 (http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/barbara-2013)

the lives of others was a decent show as well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 23, 2016, 05:19:46 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on January 23, 2016, 04:57:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 23, 2016, 11:26:08 AM
For those who liked the tv drama  Deutchland 83  and need another fix of  Stasi infected East Germany,  peeling brown paint, instant coffee, the reassuring rattle of a Wartburg engine etc. then Barbara (2013) is a most satisfying watch.
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/barbara-2013 (http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/barbara-2013)

the lives of others was a decent show as well.
By now, probably most would have seen the acclaimed Lives Of Others, whereas Barbara is a film which is under the radar and needs a well deserved plug.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 25, 2016, 02:41:06 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 20, 2016, 10:05:01 AM
Saw The Revenant last night. I enjoyed it - 7.5/10 for me.

As previously mentioned the storyline is a bit so so but visually it is outstanding!

I just couldnt get on board with The Revenant, I think it tried too hard.

Some great cinematographer granted but this alone doesnt make the film.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 25, 2016, 02:48:36 PM
Saw Creed the other night. Enjoyed it - 7/10 for me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 25, 2016, 02:52:15 PM
Has anyone seen In the Heart of the Sea?  Was going to give it a whirl
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 26, 2016, 02:00:06 AM
Phoenix  2014  http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/phoenix-2015 (http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/phoenix-2015)
is yet another understated and brilliant film by  Christian Petzold and is there an more alluring yet aloof and stunning actress than Nina Hoss? She has to be the actress of the first 1/4 of the 21C. Every role she plays is totally unrecognisable from previous and acted out to perfection.
.4 of us viewed this film together and each had a different take on it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: oakleaflad on January 26, 2016, 06:35:03 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on January 25, 2016, 02:52:15 PM
Has anyone seen In the Heart of the Sea?  Was going to give it a whirl
I haven't but I follow a few movie critics who said to avoid it. It was supposed to be released in (I think) March 2015 but was put back because they weren't happy with the finished cut. They gave it very poor reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 28, 2016, 02:04:00 PM
Anyone seen Spotlight yet? Was it released in the US in 2015?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on January 28, 2016, 02:16:46 PM
Haven't seen it yet but looking forward to watching it. Not a lot of talk about it on this side of the pond. Wonder how it will be received in Italy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 28, 2016, 02:42:04 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on January 28, 2016, 02:16:46 PM
Haven't seen it yet but looking forward to watching it. Not a lot of talk about it on this side of the pond. Wonder how it will be received in Italy.

And Poyntzpass.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2016, 03:51:18 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 28, 2016, 02:04:00 PM
Anyone seen Spotlight yet? Was it released in the US in 2015?

I watched it on Screener just before Christmas. It's alright I would give it a 6/10. Quite boring to be fair there isn't a whole lot going on apart from the fact the Church are as corrupt as a Tyrone GAA dressing room!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on February 01, 2016, 06:50:09 AM
Finally watched Sicario last night. Cracking, incredibly suspenseful film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2016, 09:33:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 28, 2016, 03:51:18 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 28, 2016, 02:04:00 PM
Anyone seen Spotlight yet? Was it released in the US in 2015?

I watched it on Screener just before Christmas. It's alright I would give it a 6/10. Quite boring to be fair there isn't a whole lot going on apart from the fact the Church are as corrupt as a Tyrone GAA dressing room!!
A damming indictment of the Catholic Church. Have seen varying reviews with some saying it is great and others saying it is very heavy on the procedure of investigative journalism without much really happening.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 01, 2016, 10:02:48 AM
Saw Spotlight at the weekend - it is primarily focused on the investigation but I thoroughly enjoyed it. 7.5/8 out of 10 for me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on February 01, 2016, 11:11:33 AM
Saw spotlight a couple of weeks ago, thought it was really well filmed and done 8.5/10 for me, thought Ruffalo was superb although the whole cast were great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 01, 2016, 11:15:04 AM
Quote from: Longshanks on February 01, 2016, 11:11:33 AM
Saw spotlight a couple of weeks ago, thought it was really well filmed and done 8.5/10 for me, thought Ruffalo was superb although the whole cast were great.

Agreed - Ruffalo was excellent!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 01, 2016, 12:41:29 PM
Trollhunters on tonight on Film 4 (I think).

Well worth a watch. Norwegian film with subtitles. Plot is daft but film v good imo anyway.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 01, 2016, 04:10:49 PM
Spectre 6/10 
The Last Witch Hunter 5/10

Still can't get a good stream on Genesis for Revenant...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on February 01, 2016, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 01, 2016, 04:10:49 PM
Spectre 6/10 
The Last Witch Hunter 5/10

Still can't get a good stream on Genesis for Revenant...

The only copy out other than anything that was recorded in the cinema is a 480p screener. There's no HD option out there yet. Best option is to go to cinema, it really deserves it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 01, 2016, 04:59:02 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 01, 2016, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 01, 2016, 04:10:49 PM
Spectre 6/10 
The Last Witch Hunter 5/10

Still can't get a good stream on Genesis for Revenant...

The only copy out other than anything that was recorded in the cinema is a 480p screener. There's no HD option out there yet. Best option is to go to cinema, it really deserves it.
Might be able to get to see it this week - last time I went to Cinema I chose Creed over Revenant! Couldn't turn Stallone down
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 01, 2016, 06:05:22 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 01, 2016, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 01, 2016, 04:10:49 PM
Spectre 6/10 
The Last Witch Hunter 5/10

Still can't get a good stream on Genesis for Revenant...

The only copy out other than anything that was recorded in the cinema is a 480p screener. There's no HD option out there yet. Best option is to go to cinema, it really deserves it.

How do you get this info, gallsman?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 02, 2016, 11:53:08 AM
Id have to agree with those scores
with probably a 6.5/10 for The Revenant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 03, 2016, 02:03:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 28, 2016, 03:51:18 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 28, 2016, 02:04:00 PM
Anyone seen Spotlight yet? Was it released in the US in 2015?

I watched it on Screener just before Christmas. It's alright I would give it a 6/10. Quite boring to be fair there isn't a whole lot going on apart from the fact the Church are as corrupt as a Tyrone GAA dressing room!!
If you are looking for a cinematic excellence when it comes to depicting child abuse by catholic clerics, then one needs to look no further than Doubt with Meryl Streep and  Philip Hofmann as the deviant priest,
but possibly there are  some people  would also have found that film boring as it was slow paced, understated  and intense.
Spotlight is a film that is just not made these days. How does one  make a film about a once in a century newspaper investigation into widespread child abuse in Boston  by catholic priests and the cover up  going up to highest authorities, both clerical and political, and make it suitable for popcorn and soda so that their boredom levels are not too burdensome?
The victory is that this film was made.
That the story probably needs 10 to 20  one hour episodes to tell the whole story is just incidental.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on February 03, 2016, 06:44:40 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 01, 2016, 06:05:22 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 01, 2016, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 01, 2016, 04:10:49 PM
Spectre 6/10 
The Last Witch Hunter 5/10

Still can't get a good stream on Genesis for Revenant...

The only copy out other than anything that was recorded in the cinema is a 480p screener. There's no HD option out there yet. Best option is to go to cinema, it really deserves it.

How do you get this info, gallsman?

I'm, ah, well versed in how to acquire items such as these... Most torrent sites will tell you the resolution in either the filename or, if not, the details if you can be bothered to chase it.

This time of year is great for watching new movies at home as screeners for the award contenders ALWAYS leak a few months before hand. I've yet to see one in 1080p though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 03, 2016, 07:12:26 AM
The Revenant was amazing for the first hour or so and then started to grind a bit, still overall a good show. Spectre was poor though. I have lost interest in the Bond franchise. Goldeneye was great and then the rest of the Brosnan movies were rot. Casino Royale was so overated it was unbelievable a real yawn, quantum of solace was as poor as any Bond film you will see. Skyfall was good even though the whole torch in the moors bit was daft but Spectre was definitely a real step back again. FFS they even manage to get the great Monica Bellucci and instead of having her as  a sexy bond villain no2 type they decide to go for the grieving wife and she is in it for only 2 minutes. Its got to the point were the annoying Tom Cruises' mission impossible films are actually way better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 03, 2016, 01:19:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 03, 2016, 06:44:40 AM
Quote from: Hardy on February 01, 2016, 06:05:22 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 01, 2016, 04:48:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 01, 2016, 04:10:49 PM
Spectre 6/10 
The Last Witch Hunter 5/10

Still can't get a good stream on Genesis for Revenant...

The only copy out other than anything that was recorded in the cinema is a 480p screener. There's no HD option out there yet. Best option is to go to cinema, it really deserves it.

How do you get this info, gallsman?

I'm, ah, well versed in how to acquire items such as these... Most torrent sites will tell you the resolution in either the filename or, if not, the details if you can be bothered to chase it.

This time of year is great for watching new movies at home as screeners for the award contenders ALWAYS leak a few months before hand. I've yet to see one in 1080p though.

Ta, gallsman.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 11, 2016, 01:09:21 PM
Watched spotlight last night and was v impressed, whilst it is about clerical abuse the main purpose is the investigatory side of the story, I thought it was subtle in crediting the audience with already having an understanding of what abuse entails , and showed another perspective ..
I found myself wondering that once this story had been investigated and published what was the aftermath for the journalists.. When they had time to reflect on everything they had undercovered , thought mark ruffualo was superb...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 12, 2016, 05:12:09 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 23, 2016, 05:11:42 AM
Quote from: Hereiam on January 23, 2016, 01:01:37 AM
Watched the Big Short. Very very interesting film. I have to say we r fcuked big time.

Great movie.

Reckon I was the only person in the world going "That guy with the beard looks awfully familiar to me...I know I've seen him in something...."

Watched it , v good but a lot of dialogue/ jargon (think I need to watch it again), surprised Steve carrel didn't get a Oscar nod..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: general_lee on February 14, 2016, 07:54:43 PM
Dead Pool was a good watch. Usually I am not one for these crap comic book superhero type films but this was something different altogether. If you like Ryan Reynolds' comedy you'll love it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on February 14, 2016, 10:32:22 PM
Quote from: general_lee on February 14, 2016, 07:54:43 PM
Dead Pool was a good watch. Usually I am not one for these crap comic book superhero type films but this was something different altogether. If you like Ryan Reynolds' comedy you'll love it.

Torrent or cinema
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 14, 2016, 11:04:08 PM
Room 8/10.

Harrowing stuff, quality acting. Gripping 2 hours.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 15, 2016, 08:11:37 AM
I watched Ex Machina over the weekend and thought it was pretty good.
7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 15, 2016, 01:54:58 PM
I found one  version of the (made for tv) 1958 German film It Happened in Broad Daylight being seeded on KAT (with eng subs).
The author who wrote the screen play for the 1958 film, angrily rejected the changes in plot that were imposed.
In response he wrote a book called The Pledge where he outlined his version of the screenplay, his story.
The Pledge 2001 dir Sean Penn was based on this book.

Both films were top heavy with the best actors of their day and very well made.
You might remember the increasingly obsessed Jack Nicholson's last hope to trap the serial killer was foiled by happenstance and he ended up truly deranged, not knowing he was right along.
The german film is different, the original 1958 B&W film is an out and out gripping, classic thriller and imo an improved story..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 15, 2016, 02:57:07 PM
Saw Concussion with Will Smith. 7.5/10 for me. Very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 22, 2016, 06:58:22 PM
Watched the Revenant in the Cinema and definitely enjoyed it but didn't think it was a masterpiece by any means. I'd give it 7/10
It felt at times like they tried to make an epic film by stealing epic scenes form other films?
Using gunpowder to seal a wound (rambo III)
Falling off a cliff through evergreen tree (Rambo I)
climbing inside the carcass of an animal to shelter form the cold (star wars episode V)
the lost love drifting in and out of dreams and wandering through the trees (braveheart)
escaping down a river from the pursuit of an enemy (too many movies to list)

It was well done. The CGI was fantastic, the bear scene was great but it was still Leo. I thought Hardy did a much better job
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 22, 2016, 07:14:01 PM
Spotlight v. good bit not great. Dunno what Mark Ruffalo did to merit an Oscar nomination over his co-stars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on February 22, 2016, 10:29:51 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 22, 2016, 06:58:22 PM
Watched the Revenant in the Cinema and definitely enjoyed it but didn't think it was a masterpiece by any means. I'd give it 7/10
It felt at times like they tried to make an epic film by stealing epic scenes form other films?
Using gunpowder to seal a wound (rambo III)
Falling off a cliff through evergreen tree (Rambo I)
climbing inside the carcass of an animal to shelter form the cold (star wars episode V)
the lost love drifting in and out of dreams and wandering through the trees (braveheart)
escaping down a river from the pursuit of an enemy (too many movies to list)

It was well done. The CGI was fantastic, the bear scene was great but it was still Leo. I thought Hardy did a much better job

Was the bear not the only CGI in the thing?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on February 22, 2016, 10:42:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 22, 2016, 10:29:51 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 22, 2016, 06:58:22 PM
Watched the Revenant in the Cinema and definitely enjoyed it but didn't think it was a masterpiece by any means. I'd give it 7/10
It felt at times like they tried to make an epic film by stealing epic scenes form other films?
Using gunpowder to seal a wound (rambo III)
Falling off a cliff through evergreen tree (Rambo I)
climbing inside the carcass of an animal to shelter form the cold (star wars episode V)
the lost love drifting in and out of dreams and wandering through the trees (braveheart)
escaping down a river from the pursuit of an enemy (too many movies to list)

It was well done. The CGI was fantastic, the bear scene was great but it was still Leo. I thought Hardy did a much better job

Was the bear not the only CGI in the thing?
the buffalo and the wolves, the horse coming off the cliff, the crow by the river - I thought that was all CGI?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on February 23, 2016, 09:12:00 AM
You must be right I guess, they obviously can't be butchering animals but I thought I'd read that the bear scene was the only CGI in the thing. You're right though, that scene was spectacular. And horrifying.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 29, 2016, 10:26:20 AM
Spotlight ends up winning an Oscar for best film.
ironically written by one of  the sleaziest, most unscrupulous reporters ever to hit our screen, the liar from The Wire, Scott Templeton. 
I thought of it more as a docu drama rather than a film, as it managed to accurately depict most of  the whole picture in regard to the catholic clergy abuse of children and the equally immoral crime of the cover-up (aka pedophile enabling), via the plot line account of the Boston newspaper's investigation.

All the oscar nominated  foreign films and documentaries look to be worthwhile viewing .
I'll be starting  with Cartel Land
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/sep/06/cartel-land-review-alarming-account-mexican-drug-vigilantes (http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/sep/06/cartel-land-review-alarming-account-mexican-drug-vigilantes)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on February 29, 2016, 10:33:55 AM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 22, 2016, 10:42:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 22, 2016, 10:29:51 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on February 22, 2016, 06:58:22 PM
Watched the Revenant in the Cinema and definitely enjoyed it but didn't think it was a masterpiece by any means. I'd give it 7/10
It felt at times like they tried to make an epic film by stealing epic scenes form other films?
Using gunpowder to seal a wound (rambo III)
Falling off a cliff through evergreen tree (Rambo I)
climbing inside the carcass of an animal to shelter form the cold (star wars episode V)
the lost love drifting in and out of dreams and wandering through the trees (braveheart)
escaping down a river from the pursuit of an enemy (too many movies to list)

It was well done. The CGI was fantastic, the bear scene was great but it was still Leo. I thought Hardy did a much better job

Was the bear not the only CGI in the thing?
the buffalo and the wolves, the horse coming off the cliff, the crow by the river - I thought that was all CGI?
Sat through the revenant the other night and it was a bit meh. Yeah the bear scene was very good, but you'd hardly say Leo got his oscar for the dialogue in the film.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on February 29, 2016, 10:58:59 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 29, 2016, 10:26:20 AM
ironically written by one of  the sleaziest, most unscrupulous reporters ever to hit our screen, the liar from The Wire, Scott Templeton. 
I'm obviously missing something here. Scott Templeton was a character in the Wire - fictional surely?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 29, 2016, 11:05:26 AM
Quote from: Hound on February 29, 2016, 10:58:59 AM
Quote from: Main Street on February 29, 2016, 10:26:20 AM
ironically written by one of  the sleaziest, most unscrupulous reporters ever to hit our screen, the liar from The Wire, Scott Templeton. 
I'm obviously missing something here. Scott Templeton was a character in the Wire - fictional surely?
Spotlight was written and directed by the guy that played Scott Templeton in The Wire.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: general_lee on February 29, 2016, 11:37:24 AM
Watched Dirty Grandpa. American Pie-esque but really quite funny if that type of crude comedy is your thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff,  compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 01, 2016, 05:39:37 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff, compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.

Those lads may be vigilante but they're strolling about in tactical gear carrying assault rifles. It's far from mall cop stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DennistheMenace on March 01, 2016, 08:41:19 AM
The Big Short is a very good movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 10:22:16 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 01, 2016, 05:39:37 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff, compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.

Those lads may be vigilante but they're strolling about in tactical gear carrying assault rifles. It's far from mall cop stuff.
It's the idea i'm talking about
the concept of the wannabe cop as a mall cop, armed and kitted out  but mainly dealing with petty stuff, yet still with the macho front.
Similar to the concept of the cast off frustrated weapons obsessed, right wing reactionary militant, who's a wannabe  warrior who needs to "do something about it", now strutting around like mad max, armed to the teeth, patrolling the border in 4"lifted  jeeps but ends up picking up all sorts of penniless, shoeless"illegal"mexicans in rags and bones,  claiming that they're super scouts for the cartel.
Overkill perhaps?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 01, 2016, 10:31:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff,  compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.

Amy won the Oscar for this and I was very much of the view that Amy Whinehouse was a great singer but a spoilt rotten druggie ..... This ended up to be a bit of an eye opener to how she was exploited by everyone around her, and how it finally spiralled out of control till her death..... Very sad indeed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 01, 2016, 10:33:01 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 10:22:16 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 01, 2016, 05:39:37 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff, compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.
Those lads may be vigilante but they're strolling about in tactical gear carrying assault rifles. It's far from mall cop stuff.
It's the idea i'm talking about
the concept of the wannabe cop as a mall cop, armed and kitted out  but mainly dealing with petty stuff, yet still with the macho front.
Similar to the concept of the cast off frustrated weapons obsessed, right wing reactionary militant, who's a wannabe  warrior who needs to "do something about it", now strutting around like mad max, armed to the teeth, patrolling the border in 4"lifted  jeeps but ends up picking up all sorts of penniless, shoeless"illegal"mexicans in rags and bones,  claiming that they're super scouts for the cartel.
Overkill perhaps?

Oh overkill absolutely, my point is the fact that the mall cop stereotype rarely appplies to anyone capable of doing anything more than scowling at a few bored teenagers loitering about the place. These lads are downright dangerous and I've no doubt they'd  only to delighted to get stuck into a shootout. The extent they are tolerate by and, in some cases, cooperated with by sherrif offices was worrying.

South of the border was just an absolute tragedy and really shows you just how fucked the place really is. Corruption at all levels. The shining knight wasn't long in being tarnished.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 12:07:48 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 01, 2016, 10:31:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff,  compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.

Amy won the Oscar for this and I was very much of the view that Amy Whinehouse was a great singer but a spoilt rotten druggie ..... This ended up to be a bit of an eye opener to how she was exploited by everyone around her, and how it finally spiralled out of control till her death..... Very sad indeed

Excellent documentary!

Mitch has been running scared since and so he should be.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2016, 01:10:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 12:07:48 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 01, 2016, 10:31:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff,  compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.

Amy won the Oscar for this and I was very much of the view that Amy Whinehouse was a great singer but a spoilt rotten druggie ..... This ended up to be a bit of an eye opener to how she was exploited by everyone around her, and how it finally spiralled out of control till her death..... Very sad indeed

Excellent documentary!

Mitch has been running scared since and so he should be.
I was gonna reply to MR actually about how the Da fared in the documentary as I remember him yapping about it at the time of release. I think reports at time of release were portraying him as something of a leech who kept throwing her back into the industry when she needed a lot of time out to recover properly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 02:13:48 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 01, 2016, 10:33:01 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 10:22:16 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 01, 2016, 05:39:37 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff, compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.
Those lads may be vigilante but they're strolling about in tactical gear carrying assault rifles. It's far from mall cop stuff.
It's the idea i'm talking about
the concept of the wannabe cop as a mall cop, armed and kitted out  but mainly dealing with petty stuff, yet still with the macho front.
Similar to the concept of the cast off frustrated weapons obsessed, right wing reactionary militant, who's a wannabe  warrior who needs to "do something about it", now strutting around like mad max, armed to the teeth, patrolling the border in 4"lifted  jeeps but ends up picking up all sorts of penniless, shoeless"illegal"mexicans in rags and bones,  claiming that they're super scouts for the cartel.
Overkill perhaps?

Oh overkill absolutely, my point is the fact that the mall cop stereotype rarely appplies to anyone capable of doing anything more than scowling at a few bored teenagers loitering about the place. These lads are downright dangerous and I've no doubt they'd  only to delighted to get stuck into a shootout. The extent they are tolerate by and, in some cases, cooperated with by sherrif offices was worrying.

South of the border was just an absolute tragedy and really shows you just how fucked the place really is. Corruption at all levels. The shining knight wasn't long in being tarnished.
Fair point and well made.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 08:51:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 01, 2016, 01:10:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2016, 12:07:48 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 01, 2016, 10:31:55 AM
Quote from: Main Street on March 01, 2016, 01:40:52 AM
Cartel Land  as a documentary is almost unequaled in making a documentary film out of direct live coverage of  real political events. Almost,  I would rank with the documentary that covered live  the attempted coup  against Chavez in Venezuela. Part of this documentary happens north of the border, that part is pretend mall cop stuff,  compared to the coverage of the armed people's  movement south of the border in Mexico, to free the province from the shakles  of the all powerful drug cartels. This documentary is so good it doesn't feel like a documentary.
That being said , there is no happy ending here.

Amy won the Oscar for this and I was very much of the view that Amy Whinehouse was a great singer but a spoilt rotten druggie ..... This ended up to be a bit of an eye opener to how she was exploited by everyone around her, and how it finally spiralled out of control till her death..... Very sad indeed

Excellent documentary!

Mitch has been running scared since and so he should be.
I was gonna reply to MR actually about how the Da fared in the documentary as I remember him yapping about it at the time of release. I think reports at time of release were portraying him as something of a leech who kept throwing her back into the industry when she needed a lot of time out to recover properly.
The best thing i've read about Amy's father Mitch is that he makes Michael Jackson's Da look good. The only performance i've seen of Amy was on tv after she came out of a brief  10 day rehab, (to recover from a year's crack chain smoking binge) to play at Glastonbury and she was unworldly brilliant.
So you might ask, why only 10 days in rehab to recover from the bender of all benders?
But  I think I'll leave this documentary on the long finger.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
A few I watched lately.
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10
Spotlight. Excellent. The Catholic Church really is as rotten as fcuk. 8/10
Creed. Not bad.Not a patch oh the Rocky movies though. Could have done with less of the Everton shite. 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2016, 10:27:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
A few I watched lately.
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10
Spotlight. Excellent. The Catholic Church really is as rotten as fcuk. 8/10
Creed. Not bad.Not a patch oh the Rocky movies though. Could have done with less of the Everton shite. 7/10
Brooklyn aimed purely at women.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 05, 2016, 10:27:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
A few I watched lately.
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10
Spotlight. Excellent. The Catholic Church really is as rotten as fcuk. 8/10
Creed. Not bad.Not a patch oh the Rocky movies though. Could have done with less of the Everton shite. 7/10
Brooklyn aimed purely at women.
Yeah the wife loved it. She was teary eyed for some of it. I don't know why.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2016, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
A few I watched lately.
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10
Spotlight. Excellent. The Catholic Church really is as rotten as fcuk. 8/10
Creed. Not bad.Not a patch oh the Rocky movies though. Could have done with less of the Everton shite. 7/10

Agree with that re Brooklyn. I enjoyed it, but you're right nothing really happens. Not sure how it got nominated for an oscar either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 10, 2016, 06:04:51 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on March 01, 2016, 08:41:19 AM
The Big Short is a very good movie.

Really good movie, good pace to it, well acted and uses a lot of piece to camera to explain the financial terms for dummies like me.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on March 10, 2016, 06:21:43 PM
Saw Steve Jobs

Really enjoyed it. It left me wanting to see more considering I had recently read the Isaacson book on him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 10, 2016, 06:26:46 PM
Bridge of Spies - a bit slow - took me two sittings to finish it but decent story - 6/10
Victor Frankenstein - passed the time - 5/10 expected more given the cast but has there ever been a good Frankenstein film?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on March 10, 2016, 07:31:31 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 10, 2016, 06:26:46 PM
Bridge of Spies - a bit slow - took me two sittings to finish it but decent story - 6/10
Victor Frankenstein - passed the time - 5/10 expected more given the cast but has there ever been a good Frankenstein film?

Only one - Young Frankenstein.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 10, 2016, 09:19:17 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 10, 2016, 07:31:31 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 10, 2016, 06:26:46 PM
Bridge of Spies - a bit slow - took me two sittings to finish it but decent story - 6/10
Victor Frankenstein - passed the time - 5/10 expected more given the cast but has there ever been a good Frankenstein film?

Only one - Young Frankenstein.
And this one

the 1931 classic
(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTkyOTg5NTE1Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMDY2NTUyMjE@._V1_UY268_CR3,0,182,268_AL_.jpg)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 16, 2016, 10:27:37 PM
Really enjoyed Mississippi Grind. Ben Mendelsohn put in a far better performance than many of the Oscar nominees from this year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 17, 2016, 03:04:55 PM
Watched Everest  - really great story - fantastic to see some of the shots (hoping a lot of it was actually everest) 6.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: StGallsGAA on March 17, 2016, 03:25:14 PM
Nosferatu
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 18, 2016, 01:07:24 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2016, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
A few I watched lately.
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10
Spotlight. Excellent. The Catholic Church really is as rotten as fcuk. 8/10
Creed. Not bad.Not a patch oh the Rocky movies though. Could have done with less of the Everton shite. 7/10

Agree with that re Brooklyn. I enjoyed it, but you're right nothing really happens. Not sure how it got nominated for an oscar either.

brutal show. probably the worst chick flick i've ever sat through.

also brutal was Hunger Games Mockingjay part 2. avoid the whole series if possible.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 18, 2016, 01:39:03 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 18, 2016, 01:07:24 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on March 06, 2016, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
A few I watched lately.
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10
Spotlight. Excellent. The Catholic Church really is as rotten as fcuk. 8/10
Creed. Not bad.Not a patch oh the Rocky movies though. Could have done with less of the Everton shite. 7/10

Agree with that re Brooklyn. I enjoyed it, but you're right nothing really happens. Not sure how it got nominated for an oscar either.

brutal show. probably the worst chick flick i've ever sat through.

also brutal was Hunger Games Mockingjay part 2. avoid the whole series if possible.

The Hunger Games films get worse as they go on.  The first one was very good, but down hill from there.  The last two were terrible.  The new Point Break was pretty poor too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 50fiftyball on March 18, 2016, 01:55:43 PM
That 10 Cloverfield Lane looks decent that's out tonight!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 18, 2016, 03:31:26 PM
Watched Black Mass last night. Not sure what to make of it - I maybe expected too much going in... I wouldn't know it was Depp if I hadn't known in advance - that was great - but at the same time he looked like a vampire or something with heavy makeup and unnatural features - just added a weird vibe to it for me.  The other performances were decent, the content was interesting but there was nothing endearing about the main characters like we would have had with Goodfellas... or even the Story of Danny Greene- Kill the Irish man...
6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on March 18, 2016, 04:54:02 PM
This looks interesting, especially to lads living state side!

http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/Exclusive-Trailer-for-Colin-Brodericks-Emerald-City-lands.html
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 19, 2016, 11:32:33 PM
The Big Short -  film about the housing / economic collapse in the US. Excellent show.  Some great acting but Steve Carell stole the show.   8.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 20, 2016, 04:18:32 PM
Watched the intern .. It was an excruciating experience , I've come to the conclusion de Niro is only doing these shite films to make us suffer and laugh at us
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 21, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: leenie on March 20, 2016, 04:18:32 PM
Watched the intern .. It was an excruciating experience , I've come to the conclusion de Niro is only doing these shite films to make us suffer and laugh at us

Agreed. Horrible horrible show.

Watched two films at the weekend.  Spotlight is slow but very well acted and i found it very interesting if not disturbing.  Mark Ruffalo was particularly good in it i thought.

Then i watched Daddys Home, some funny bits but overall i was disappointed.  Not as good as "the other guys" when Ferrell and Wahlberg teamed up before. The special effects in some parts were dreadful
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 10:29:20 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 21, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: leenie on March 20, 2016, 04:18:32 PM
Watched the intern .. It was an excruciating experience , I've come to the conclusion de Niro is only doing these shite films to make us suffer and laugh at us

Agreed. Horrible horrible show.

Watched two films at the weekend.  Spotlight is slow but very well acted and i found it very interesting if not disturbing.  Mark Ruffalo was particularly good in it i thought.

Then i watched Daddys Home, some funny bits but overall i was disappointed.  Not as good as "the other guys" when Ferrell and Wahlberg teamed up before. The special effects in some parts were dreadful

Given how truly f**king awful it was, this new one must be even worse then I could have ever imagined.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 21, 2016, 11:37:31 AM
Quote from: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 10:29:20 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 21, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: leenie on March 20, 2016, 04:18:32 PM
Watched the intern .. It was an excruciating experience , I've come to the conclusion de Niro is only doing these shite films to make us suffer and laugh at us

Agreed. Horrible horrible show.

Watched two films at the weekend.  Spotlight is slow but very well acted and i found it very interesting if not disturbing.  Mark Ruffalo was particularly good in it i thought.

Then i watched Daddys Home, some funny bits but overall i was disappointed.  Not as good as "the other guys" when Ferrell and Wahlberg teamed up before. The special effects in some parts were dreadful

Given how truly f**king awful it was, this new one must be even worse then I could have ever imagined.

If you hated the other guys then avoid this like the plague
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Got around to watching Sicario.  Not sure what all the fuss was about... some decent scenes, harrowing content, not sure where they were going with the story or even Emily Blunt's purpose in the whole thing...
5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on March 21, 2016, 03:33:36 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Got around to watching Sicario.  Not sure what all the fuss was about... some decent scenes, harrowing content, not sure where they were going with the story or even Emily Blunt's purpose in the whole thing...
5/10

Agree - hugely over rated!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 04:39:51 PM
I thought it was a great film.

As for Emily Blunt's character, the film clearly explains her role - she's there to legally enable the others to do what they do. Josh Brolin has an entire conversation with her about it ffs. The while point of it is that she's nothing more than a pawn.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 06:33:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 04:39:51 PM
I thought it was a great film.

As for Emily Blunt's character, the film clearly explains her role - she's there to legally enable the others to do what they do. Josh Brolin has an entire conversation with her about it ffs. The while point of it is that she's nothing more than a pawn.

I didn't miss the scenes gallsman - I just think the film could have happened without her.... I dont think her character adding anything - just my opinion
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 21, 2016, 06:39:58 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 06:33:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 04:39:51 PM
I thought it was a great film.

As for Emily Blunt's character, the film clearly explains her role - she's there to legally enable the others to do what they do. Josh Brolin has an entire conversation with her about it ffs. The while point of it is that she's nothing more than a pawn.

I didn't miss the scenes gallsman - I just think the film could have happened without her.... I dont think her character adding anything - just my opinion
Well she's hot so there is that...
I actually thought it was a great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 07:46:16 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 06:33:00 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 21, 2016, 04:39:51 PM
I thought it was a great film.

As for Emily Blunt's character, the film clearly explains her role - she's there to legally enable the others to do what they do. Josh Brolin has an entire conversation with her about it ffs. The while point of it is that she's nothing more than a pawn.

I didn't miss the scenes gallsman - I just think the film could have happened without her.... I dont think her character adding anything - just my opinion

Sorry, wasn't having a go - the point of her (in my opinion) was to add to the futility of the whole thing, which was ultimately the message of the film. A highly valued, qualified, competent FBI agent and she didn't have a fecking clue about the realities of the thing. Blunt was great in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on March 21, 2016, 10:19:58 PM
Just watched Noah on Netflix. Load of dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 21, 2016, 10:26:33 PM
Wasn't all that dying on Sicario either. Well acted with a few tense scenes, but thought it needed a bit more to rise above being just good. Liked the stuff with Blunt, though. Thought it was clever the way they set her up as the show's main protagonist, only to let you figure out, almost at the same time as the character on screen, just how insignificant she really was to the whole enterprise.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 08:10:22 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on March 21, 2016, 03:33:36 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Got around to watching Sicario.  Not sure what all the fuss was about... some decent scenes, harrowing content, not sure where they were going with the story or even Emily Blunt's purpose in the whole thing...
5/10

Agree - hugely over rated!

Agreed, was expecting more but thought it was poor enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on March 22, 2016, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 08:10:22 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on March 21, 2016, 03:33:36 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Got around to watching Sicario.  Not sure what all the fuss was about... some decent scenes, harrowing content, not sure where they were going with the story or even Emily Blunt's purpose in the whole thing...
5/10

Agree - hugely over rated!

It was one of the best shows of 2015 in my opinion.

Agreed, was expecting more but thought it was poor enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 10:25:58 AM
Quote from: Up The Middle on March 22, 2016, 09:32:31 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 22, 2016, 08:10:22 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on March 21, 2016, 03:33:36 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 21, 2016, 03:24:37 PM
Got around to watching Sicario.  Not sure what all the fuss was about... some decent scenes, harrowing content, not sure where they were going with the story or even Emily Blunt's purpose in the whole thing...
5/10

Agree - hugely over rated!

It was one of the best shows of 2015 in my opinion.

Agreed, was expecting more but thought it was poor enough.

I haven't noticed you on here in a while Up The Middle, forgot how amazing your wee GIF is - spent about a minute just watching it there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 08:43:30 PM
Batman v Superman predictably awful. f**king Zack Snyder. There's bad and then there's this bad. A discrace of a movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 23, 2016, 08:51:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 08:43:30 PM
Batman v Superman predictably awful. f**king Zack Snyder. There's bad and then there's this bad. A discrace of a movie.

Did you ever expect it to be good??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 08:59:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 23, 2016, 08:51:06 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 08:43:30 PM
Batman v Superman predictably awful. f**king Zack Snyder. There's bad and then there's this bad. A discrace of a movie.

Did you ever expect it to be good??

Not in the slightest, hence my use of the phrase "predictably awful" but never in my wildest dreams in did I imagine it would be this bad. If not for the fact that two other friends are seeing it tonight and I can rant at them over it, I'd have walked out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2016, 09:02:22 PM
What was the main problem? All crashing and smashing with no plot?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 09:07:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2016, 09:02:22 PM
What was the main problem? All crashing and smashing with no plot?

Just dreadfully acted, woeful plot, appalling casting choices, not even pretending to disguise the Justice League setup. I didn't feel entertained in anyway whatsoever. Genuinely couldn't wait for it to be over.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on March 23, 2016, 09:54:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 09:07:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2016, 09:02:22 PM
What was the main problem? All crashing and smashing with no plot?

Just dreadfully acted, woeful plot, appalling casting choices, not even pretending to disguise the Justice League setup. I didn't feel entertained in anyway whatsoever. Genuinely couldn't wait for it to be over.

Cinema or torrent?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 10:10:08 PM
Quote from: heffo on March 23, 2016, 09:54:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 09:07:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2016, 09:02:22 PM
What was the main problem? All crashing and smashing with no plot?

Just dreadfully acted, woeful plot, appalling casting choices, not even pretending to disguise the Justice League setup. I didn't feel entertained in anyway whatsoever. Genuinely couldn't wait for it to be over.

Cinema or torrent?

Cinema. Out today in Spain.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on March 23, 2016, 10:26:35 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 10:10:08 PM
Quote from: heffo on March 23, 2016, 09:54:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 09:07:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 23, 2016, 09:02:22 PM
What was the main problem? All crashing and smashing with no plot?

Just dreadfully acted, woeful plot, appalling casting choices, not even pretending to disguise the Justice League setup. I didn't feel entertained in anyway whatsoever. Genuinely couldn't wait for it to be over.

Cinema or torrent?

Cinema. Out today in Spain.

Cheers, didn't have high hopes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 23, 2016, 11:00:57 PM
Be interesting to hear other thoughts on it alright.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on March 24, 2016, 12:44:32 AM
Sing Street. An Irish movie about a 14 year old setting up a band in school to impress a girl. Great entertainment, 8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on March 30, 2016, 12:40:37 PM
Saw Sing Street yesterday, agree with Capt Pat, great entertainment and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 30, 2016, 03:18:50 PM
Deadpool -  thought it was brilliant,  and I wouldn't be a comic / superhero fan in any shape or form. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AFS on March 31, 2016, 12:19:03 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 30, 2016, 03:18:50 PM
Deadpool -  thought it was brilliant,  and I wouldn't be a comic / superhero fan in any shape or form.

Snap. Very entertaining.

Also saw The Revenant recently, which I liked a lot. Not sure what Leo did to win his Oscar though, other than look really cold and miserable for two and a half hours. Tom Hardy was better.

Also also saw Steve Jobs, which I did not like a lot. Fassbender was good, but thought the story was pretty boring and it's hard not to zone out from a whole two hours of Sorkin's relentless talky walky stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: straightred on March 31, 2016, 12:40:55 AM
Old one but watched Happy Gilmore with the kids earlier. Have to say it was just as good as it was first time around ! They just loved it too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 31, 2016, 03:45:49 AM
Quote from: AFS on March 31, 2016, 12:19:03 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on March 30, 2016, 03:18:50 PM
Deadpool -  thought it was brilliant,  and I wouldn't be a comic / superhero fan in any shape or form.

Snap. Very entertaining.

Also saw The Revenant recently, which I liked a lot. Not sure what Leo did to win his Oscar though, other than look really cold and miserable for two and a half hours. Tom Hardy was better.

Also also saw Steve Jobs, which I did not like a lot. Fassbender was good, but thought the story was pretty boring and it's hard not to zone out from a whole two hours of Sorkin's relentless talky walky stuff.
I read the Revenant book before viewing the film   as i believe it's usually best practice to read the book first.
I was impressed by the film version and Leo's performance as the main protagonist  but I have no worthwhile opinion on the detail of the  merits of  the acting.
The characters depicted in the film were as they should be. The film just caught the mood of the story, as told in the book, to perfection.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on March 31, 2016, 08:49:02 AM
The Ridiculous 6

Cowboy starring Adam Sadler, Hurley from Lost, the werewolf from Twilight, Nukie from Boardwalk, Harvey Keitel and many others.

Awesome!

Well, not really. Sandler was very poor, and he was the main star, so that did take a lot from the film. But some very funny scenes when Sandler took a back seat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: TheClutch on March 31, 2016, 09:23:43 AM
Life

with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawerence, absolute peach of a film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: longballin on March 31, 2016, 09:32:36 AM
10 Cloverfield Lane.. wtf?!!   :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 31, 2016, 09:42:14 AM
Quote from: TheClutch on March 31, 2016, 09:23:43 AM
Life

with Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawerence, absolute peach of a film.

Brilliant show.

Watched The Revenant, was pretty good - was expecting it to be boring.

Deadpool - was grand, nothing special but passed a few hours.

Ted 2 - not bad, a few very funny moments in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 31, 2016, 10:49:59 AM
Quote from: longballin on March 31, 2016, 09:32:36 AM
10 Cloverfield Lane.. wtf?!!   :o

Any good? Got great reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 31, 2016, 11:13:16 AM
Trainwreck ... Truly awful ,  haven't watched a good comedy in ages

Am I missing something , I think Amy schumer is a dose and can't see what the fuss is about..same for Tina fey and that blondie doll that's with her
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 31, 2016, 02:24:51 PM
Took in Batman v Superman in the Maxx last night.  I enjoyed it.  Think people are being a little over critical, but then i am not a comic reader myself. Story was ok, plenty of action, stuff got wrecked... that's all i expected from it really.

Watched Get Short at the weekend too.  It was the wolf on wall street without the sex, drugs and wild lifestyle. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 03, 2016, 08:20:27 AM
Batman v Superman was all right. Ben Afleck was decent in the role. Turning Superman into a brooding dark character was a bit off IMHO. I wish filmmakers would stop re-casting everything as dark and gritty these days, it's getting old. The religious preaching was every bit as unsubtle as in Man of Steel, which was complete religious propaganda.

Just saw Eye in the Sky. Terrific flick. All about the cost of war, "collateral damage," and the different decision-making processes made by politicians and military people. It has Helen Mirren too, so that's reason enough to watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 03, 2016, 08:55:52 AM
Watched Deadpool last night. Don't understand what all the fuss about it is. 2/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gold on April 03, 2016, 10:24:05 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 03, 2016, 08:55:52 AM
Watched Deadpool last night. Don't understand what all the fuss about it is. 2/10

Saw it Thursday night.

Agreed.

Pure rubbish
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 06, 2016, 09:18:07 AM
Quote from: Gold on April 03, 2016, 10:24:05 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 03, 2016, 08:55:52 AM
Watched Deadpool last night. Don't understand what all the fuss about it is. 2/10

Saw it Thursday night.

Agreed.

Pure rubbish

Watched Deadpool and it was average.  Superman v Batman was crap, boring as hell too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on April 06, 2016, 09:22:11 AM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on March 30, 2016, 12:40:37 PM
Saw Sing Street yesterday, agree with Capt Pat, great entertainment and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thought it was very good too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 06, 2016, 09:54:05 AM
I watched Concussion last night. It was strange watching Will Smith with a Nigerian accent.  I enjoyed the show, although it is a little slow paced.  6/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AZOffaly on April 07, 2016, 01:58:47 PM
First trailer out for the Rogue One Star Wars spin off. Looks like it'll be along similar lines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 11, 2016, 08:22:19 AM
I'm looking forward to Rogue One. Could be a taste of what the prequels could have been.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 11, 2016, 08:28:13 AM
Just saw Midnight Special. Top quality bit of Sci Fi. One of the best films I've seen so far this year. Bit slow at first, but when they start feeding you clues about what's going on it becomes gripping, and the payoff at the end is mind-blowing.

http://youtu.be/1zuQTmVCEn4 (http://youtu.be/1zuQTmVCEn4)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Under Lights on April 11, 2016, 08:40:57 AM
Watched Entourage. Easy watch- just the same as the TV series if you like tit. Story line very light but it really is just an extended TV episode.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2016, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 11, 2016, 08:40:57 AM
Watched Entourage. Easy watch- just the same as the TV series if you like tit. Story line very light but it really is just an extended TV episode.
Who doesn't!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hereiam on April 11, 2016, 09:32:10 AM
Watched the latest Mad Max last night. What are film producers smoking. I have no problem with equality between the sexes but my god this whole empowering women thing in the films is starting to get to much. The wife was watching it with me and she even commented that was over the top. The story was rubbish the cast were poor and the CGI was well CGI. All in all a poor remake.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Under Lights on April 11, 2016, 09:36:41 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2016, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 11, 2016, 08:40:57 AM
Watched Entourage. Easy watch- just the same as the TV series if you like tit. Story line very light but it really is just an extended TV episode.
Who doesn't!

McCarron?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 11, 2016, 04:58:20 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on April 11, 2016, 09:32:10 AM
Watched the latest Mad Max last night. What are film producers smoking. I have no problem with equality between the sexes but my god this whole empowering women thing in the films is starting to get to much. The wife was watching it with me and she even commented that was over the top. The story was rubbish the cast were poor and the CGI was well CGI. All in all a poor remake.

It's a great flick. Hardly a re-make of the original either, I dunno where you get that from. And a lot of the special effects were practical.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: general_lee on April 11, 2016, 06:44:49 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 11, 2016, 09:36:41 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2016, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: Under Lights on April 11, 2016, 08:40:57 AM
Watched Entourage. Easy watch- just the same as the TV series if you like tit. Story line very light but it really is just an extended TV episode.
Who doesn't!

McCarron?
He likes a bit of everything
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 11, 2016, 09:12:33 PM
Watched Spotlight. Ok movie but wouldn't go as far as best picture. Not a patch on The Big Short in my opinion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 11, 2016, 10:35:41 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on April 11, 2016, 04:58:20 PM
Quote from: Hereiam on April 11, 2016, 09:32:10 AM
Watched the latest Mad Max last night. What are film producers smoking. I have no problem with equality between the sexes but my god this whole empowering women thing in the films is starting to get to much. The wife was watching it with me and she even commented that was over the top. The story was rubbish the cast were poor and the CGI was well CGI. All in all a poor remake.

It's a great flick. Hardly a re-make of the original either, I dunno where you get that from. And a lot of the special effects were practical.
I think I've seen that type of desert, vehicle chase concept before, which took up most of this film.  It was very well made but dead otherwise.
Not a film I'd watch with my wife.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on April 17, 2016, 04:28:50 PM
Any recommendations folks?
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Post by: Hound on April 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
London Has Fallen

Great action film, storyline very far fetched. Very funny theme running through it about incompetent englishmen (not sure whether intended or not).
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Post by: gallsman on April 17, 2016, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
London's Falling

Great action film, storyline very far fetched. Very funny theme running through it about incompetent englishmen (not sure whether intended or not).

London Has Fallen?
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Post by: Rois on April 17, 2016, 08:18:56 PM
Eddie the Eagle

An entire 6 of us in the cinema on Sat watched it at Lisburn Omniplex. Won't suit film buffs but it was heart warming and an easy watch.
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Post by: fearsiuil on April 17, 2016, 10:23:53 PM
Eye in the Sky, Helen Mirren & Alan Rickman. Really good movie that plays on the chain of command over the order to strike Muslim extremists. Highly recommend.
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Post by: Declan on April 18, 2016, 07:40:15 AM
Watched both Spotlight and Sing Street over the weekend. Both very enjoyable and well worth a watch
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Post by: lurganblue on April 18, 2016, 10:22:11 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 17, 2016, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Hound on April 17, 2016, 07:47:03 PM
London's Falling

Great action film, storyline very far fetched. Very funny theme running through it about incompetent englishmen (not sure whether intended or not).

London Has Fallen?

Chinese subtitles through it? couldnt find a decent stream without them.
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Post by: gallsman on April 29, 2016, 09:09:57 PM
Captain America is great. Great action, great fun.
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Post by: The Iceman on April 29, 2016, 09:39:48 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 29, 2016, 09:09:57 PM
Captain America is great. Great action, great fun.
cinema or stream? Looking forward to it myself have to say
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Post by: gallsman on April 29, 2016, 09:49:04 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on April 29, 2016, 09:39:48 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 29, 2016, 09:09:57 PM
Captain America is great. Great action, great fun.
cinema or stream? Looking forward to it myself have to say

Cinema but of course. When you've 12 odd superheroes fighting it out you need a big screen!
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Post by: PW Nally on April 30, 2016, 02:40:32 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on April 29, 2016, 09:39:48 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 29, 2016, 09:09:57 PM
Captain America is great. Great action, great fun.
cinema or stream? Looking forward to it myself have to say
Load of dung I thought. 6 v 6 "enhanced" individuals using their comic book powers to beat the lard out of each other with a pathetic storyline that finishes like the end of a TV series episode.
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Post by: gallsman on April 30, 2016, 03:41:17 PM
Were you expecting Gandhi or Schindler's List?
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Post by: PW Nally on April 30, 2016, 04:03:42 PM
Yes.
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Post by: 45 on April 30, 2016, 05:48:45 PM
Thought the jungle book was an excellent film
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Post by: Orior on May 02, 2016, 01:44:27 PM
Had the misfortune of watching Abbott and Costello go to Mars yesterday. Back in them days funny appears to be slapping each other a la The Three Stooges. Not one joke worth repeating and certainly not in the Who's on First Base category.
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Post by: The Iceman on May 02, 2016, 07:41:11 PM
Watched a show called "Colonia" last night. Loved it. Not the greatest cast but solid performances and harrowing content. 8/10
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Post by: mrdeeds on May 02, 2016, 09:21:41 PM
Watched Mad Max last night. Too much action and not a lot of script. Basically a chase scene for two hours.
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Post by: The Iceman on May 11, 2016, 12:58:10 AM
Made it to the cinema to see Captain America Civil War. Definitely enjoyed it but wasn't crazy about the ending - thought Spiderman stole the show when he was around, great comedy double act with Stark.
Entertaining 7.5/10
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Post by: Main Street on May 11, 2016, 07:08:19 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on May 02, 2016, 09:21:41 PM
Watched Mad Max last night. Too much action and not a lot of script. Basically a chase scene for two hours.
The script was drier than the drought there.
Afair,  there wasn't even any sex.
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Post by: Never beat the deeler on May 30, 2016, 06:27:54 AM
Went to see 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' at the weekend. It's a New Zealand movie from Taika Waititi who also directed 'Boy' and 'What we do in the shadows' (Eagle vs Shark too but I haven't seen that one yet).

Would really recommend it. Had already seen the other two mentioned above and love his brand of humour.

Sam Neil plays one of the lead characters, and you will notice some familiar faces if you watch Flight of the Conchords. Similar to Ireland I guess, it's a small community so a lot of the same actors would be in different things.

light-hearted, touching, and laugh out loud funny

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4698684/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
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Post by: leenie on June 06, 2016, 03:10:20 PM
Thought x-men apocalypse was dung .. 3 /10 v disappointed in it ..
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Post by: themac_23 on June 06, 2016, 03:42:54 PM
Caught the Nice Guys at the weekend there, wasn't what i was expecting to be honest. Really enjoyed it, it is what it is stupid funny with a paper thin plot line but Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling worked really well off each other, if you want light hearted comedy, give it a go!
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Post by: lurganblue on June 06, 2016, 03:51:29 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on May 11, 2016, 12:58:10 AM
Made it to the cinema to see Captain America Civil War. Definitely enjoyed it but wasn't crazy about the ending - thought Spiderman stole the show when he was around, great comedy double act with Stark.
Entertaining 7.5/10

agree with this. also enjoyed the parts with antman.  I may have to go and watch that film now too
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Post by: mrdeeds on June 06, 2016, 10:44:25 PM
Just watched 10 Cloverfield Lane. Decent movie. Also saw The Nice Guys. Really good comedy.
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Post by: The Iceman on June 07, 2016, 03:33:02 PM
Triple 9 - solid cast, not a bad show at all 7/10
Midnight Special - not sure what to make of it - one of those films that sits with you afterwards - 6/10 worth a look
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Post by: Canalman on June 07, 2016, 04:22:03 PM
Seen a very odd French movie there last night called Holy Motors. Can't for the life of me make out what it was about. Very strange. Kylie Minogue shows up in it.

Watched Margin Call as well . Film about the subprime crash. Very watchable.
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Post by: leenie on June 07, 2016, 04:30:32 PM
If you're into alternative / dark films I recommend tale of tales , it one of those films that leaves you asking 'wtf was that .. It's got rave reviews on IMDb.. Was released in u.s last yr , out here on the 17th

It's gothic fairy tales with Salem hayek
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Post by: Esmarelda on June 07, 2016, 04:42:43 PM
Quote from: Canalman on June 07, 2016, 04:22:03 PM
Seen a very odd French movie there last night called Holy Motors. Can't for the life of me make out what it was about. Very strange. Kylie Minogue shows up in it.

Watched Margin Call as well . Film about the subprime crash. Very watchable.
I've seen both of them.

Margin Call is good as you say but no more than that.

Holy Motors was indeed strange although oddly enthralling. I think it's the only time I've seen an erect penis on a mainstream movie.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on June 07, 2016, 07:56:12 PM
Quote from: leenie on June 07, 2016, 04:30:32 PM
If you're into alternative / dark films I recommend tale of tales , it one of those films that leaves you asking 'wtf was that .. It's got rave reviews on IMDb.. Was released in u.s last yr in the  states , out here on the 17th

It's gothic fairy tales with Salem hayek
Bloody autocorrect  ;)
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Post by: nrico2006 on June 08, 2016, 01:28:03 AM
Never had any interest in Ant Man until I watched the new Captain America, watched Ant Man the other night and really enjoyed it. Captain America was average, and the new X-Men was dung.
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on June 11, 2016, 04:41:44 AM
Money Monster. George Clooney plays a Jim Cramer type character who gets taken hostage live on TV. It's a bit confused if it wants to be a comedy or a drama but it's still decent.

Love and Friendship. Great if you like clever dialogue and period dramas where you don't mind having to concentrate to follow what's going on. I enjoyed it.
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Post by: JimStynes on June 11, 2016, 06:39:49 PM
George Clooney has been in a serious amount of shite films
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Post by: ONeill on June 11, 2016, 10:22:56 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 11, 2016, 06:39:49 PM
George Clooney has been in a serious amount of shite films

Burn After Reading his highlight.
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Post by: Up The Middle on June 13, 2016, 09:07:20 AM
Eye in the sky 9/10
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Post by: NAG1 on June 13, 2016, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on June 13, 2016, 09:07:20 AM
Eye in the sky 9/10

Mad Max WTF  :-[ :-\

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Post by: leenie on June 15, 2016, 03:46:32 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on June 11, 2016, 04:41:44 AM


[/b]Love and Friendship. Great if you like clever dialogue and period dramas where you don't mind having to concentrate to follow what's going on. I enjoyed it.[/b]

Emm thought it was ok .. Perhaps too much 'clever' dialogue and I wouldn't be fussed on Kate Beckinsale, it is witty though..

If you are going to the cinema with a female and she wants to see Mothers Day ( Jennifer Anniston, Julia Roberts ) drop to the floor and fake an injury/ illness or punch them either way do whatever it takes not to see this film.
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Post by: muppet on June 15, 2016, 06:08:12 PM
Quote from: leenie on June 15, 2016, 03:46:32 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on June 11, 2016, 04:41:44 AM


[/b]Love and Friendship. Great if you like clever dialogue and period dramas where you don't mind having to concentrate to follow what's going on. I enjoyed it.[/b]

Emm thought it was ok .. Perhaps too much 'clever' dialogue and I wouldn't be fussed on Kate Beckinsale, it is witty though..

If you are going to the cinema with a female and she wants to see Mothers Day ( Jennifer Anniston, Julia Roberts ) drop to the floor and fake an injury/ illness or punch them either way do whatever it takes not to see this film.

This is one of the best film reviews I have ever seen.  ;D
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Post by: mrdeeds on June 18, 2016, 10:44:36 PM
Deadpool. Unlike any movie I ever saw. From soundtrack to dialogue. Think I enjoyed it.
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on June 21, 2016, 07:59:54 AM
The Man Who Knew Infinity. Based on a true story. Great film if you like academia, maths, early 20th century history etc. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXGm9Vlfx4w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXGm9Vlfx4w)
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Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2016, 01:11:48 AM
Watched Dazed and Confused on Netflix. 70s based coming of age High School movie. Just a good film with a great soundtrack that will put a smile on your face.

Shot in 1993 directed by Richard Linklater there are some fresh faced stars in it well worth a watch 9/10.
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Post by: gallsman on June 22, 2016, 07:06:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 22, 2016, 01:11:48 AM
Watched Dazed and Confused on Netflix. 70s based coming of age High School movie. Just a good film with a great soundtrack that will put a smile on your face.

Shot in 1993 directed by Richard Linklater there are some fresh faced stars in it well worth a watch 9/10.

Matthew McConnaughey before he was shit for years and long before he got good again.

There was a "spiritual successor" to it, also directed by Linklaters released a few months ago called Everybody Wants Some.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2016, 01:28:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 22, 2016, 01:11:48 AM
Watched Dazed and Confused on Netflix. 70s based coming of age High School movie. Just a good film with a great soundtrack that will put a smile on your face.

Shot in 1993 directed by Richard Linklater there are some fresh faced stars in it well worth a watch 9/10.
Late review there Screen.  ;D That Gone with the Wind worth watching?
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Post by: nrico2006 on June 22, 2016, 03:47:49 PM
Watched Silverado the other week, best show I have seen in a while.
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 25, 2016, 08:11:43 PM
Watched Concussion and Spotlight over the weekend - both very good films
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Post by: bennydorano on August 06, 2016, 08:34:04 PM
Surprised at how much I enjoyed Straight outta Compton, great film with some fantastic  (& hugely relevant) social commentary.
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 06, 2016, 09:10:32 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 11, 2016, 10:22:56 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 11, 2016, 06:39:49 PM
George Clooney has been in a serious amount of shite films

Burn After Reading his highlight.

Haven't seen that one but Michael Clayton was a great flick. Should have gotten best picture Oscar instead of that No Country for Old Men shite.
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Post by: bennydorano on August 08, 2016, 08:40:06 AM
Big Short very good - suppose you'd need to find the subject matter interesting tho
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Post by: muppet on August 08, 2016, 11:17:12 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 08, 2016, 08:40:06 AM
Big Short very good - suppose you'd need to find the subject matter interesting tho

I like the way they dealt with the particularly complex financial stuff.
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Post by: lurganblue on August 08, 2016, 01:18:40 PM
Quote from: muppet on August 08, 2016, 11:17:12 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 08, 2016, 08:40:06 AM
Big Short very good - suppose you'd need to find the subject matter interesting tho

I like the way they dealt with the particularly complex financial stuff.

yes, Margot Robbie in a bath does help indeed
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Post by: muppet on August 08, 2016, 07:02:41 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 08, 2016, 01:18:40 PM
Quote from: muppet on August 08, 2016, 11:17:12 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 08, 2016, 08:40:06 AM
Big Short very good - suppose you'd need to find the subject matter interesting tho

I like the way they dealt with the particularly complex financial stuff.

yes, Margot Robbie in a bath does help indeed

I reckon most of us would have been much better at, for example, calculus if that is how it was taught.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on August 15, 2016, 11:11:25 AM
Caught up with Sing Street over the weekend. A really enjoyable movie and a much watch for anyone who likes music and grew up in the 80s.
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Post by: Walter Cronc on August 15, 2016, 11:49:12 AM
Saw 66 Days at the weekend. Excellent production! Harrowing times for anyone involved at that period.
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Post by: charlieTully on August 15, 2016, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on August 15, 2016, 11:11:25 AM
Caught up with Sing Street over the weekend. A really enjoyable movie and a much watch for anyone who likes music and grew up in the 80s.


+1, very enjoyable movie.
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Post by: screenexile on August 15, 2016, 12:08:23 PM
For once said to the Missus she could pick the film . . . I'll not be doing it again.

Ended up watching 50 shades of Grey and it was the most one dimensional stories, least well acted wooden films I have ever seen!!
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Post by: JimStynes on August 15, 2016, 12:31:55 PM
Watched 13 hours of Benghazi last night. Pile of shite but plenty of action in it.
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Post by: Windmill abu on August 20, 2016, 09:11:07 PM
"The Purge" is on now on Film 4 . Excellent movie as is the follow up "The Purge Anarchy" Watch them both.
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Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 21, 2016, 11:56:48 PM
^^^
Purge 1 - On the night anything goes lets just let some random fecker into the house
Purge 2 - Lets start our 45 min drive home 1 hr before anything goes starts you know its not like we may have car trouble or something.
Purge 3 (not seen it) - man decides to nip to the local for a swift half 10 minutes before absolute chaos unfolds
I reckon I would be in my very own nuclear bunker about 3 weeks before the purge kicks off just saying like but probably not a very interesting story line

Cant stand UFC and all the shite that goes with it but I did watch Warrior recently and it was pretty good.
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Post by: Hereiam on August 22, 2016, 12:08:16 AM
Watched Superman vs Batman.....OMG it was pure awful from start to finish.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on August 22, 2016, 04:49:15 AM
Omar - good show about betrayal. Didn't want it to end. Set in Palestineand subtitles.
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Post by: lurganblue on August 23, 2016, 09:14:52 AM
watched Whiplash last night.  Reminded me of full metal jacket but without the guns and war.  Didnt know whether to laugh or be shocked.
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Post by: AZOffaly on August 23, 2016, 09:54:28 AM
apropos of nothing, I saw a funny tweet from Paul Murphy, the Kilkenny hurler, to Michael Fennelly. He said something llike , 'Hey, saw a great movie there called Troy. Brad Pitt stars as this lad called Achille.......actually, don't watch that movie'.
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Post by: Canalman on August 23, 2016, 10:33:38 AM
Stumbled on a film called Pilgrim Hill ( I think) over the weekend. Irish mockumentary film. Very very good in an understated way.
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Post by: JimStynes on August 23, 2016, 03:05:55 PM
Watched a French film called 'A Prophet' on Amazon prime there. Great show if you can stand the subtitles. A fella sent to prison and inevitable becomes more of a gangster due to prison!
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Post by: screenexile on August 23, 2016, 03:09:41 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 23, 2016, 03:05:55 PM
Watched a French film called 'A Prophet' on Amazon prime there. Great show if you can stand the subtitles. A fella sent to prison and inevitable becomes more of a gangster due to prison!

Excellent film watched it a few years ago great stuff if a little gruesome at times!
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Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 23, 2016, 03:26:07 PM
Any one watched 'Beasts of no nation' on Netflix?
worth a  watch?
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Post by: screenexile on August 23, 2016, 04:30:27 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on August 23, 2016, 03:26:07 PM
Any one watched 'Beasts of no nation' on Netflix?
worth a  watch?

Yes and Yes!
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Post by: nrico2006 on August 24, 2016, 10:15:27 AM
Might watch the Blake Lively film tonight, (she) looks unreal in it.

Alternatively, that new Radcliffe film Imperium looks good.
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Post by: leenie on August 29, 2016, 03:16:58 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 24, 2016, 10:15:27 AM
Might watch the Blake Lively film tonight, (she) looks unreal in it.

Alternatively, that new Radcliffe film Imperium looks good.

Watched imperium ... Thought it would have been better , interesting take on white Sumprency, and the middle class family take on it was intriguing but think it could have been better but watchable ..
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Post by: nrico2006 on August 29, 2016, 03:23:48 PM
Quote from: leenie on August 29, 2016, 03:16:58 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 24, 2016, 10:15:27 AM
Might watch the Blake Lively film tonight, (she) looks unreal in it.

Alternatively, that new Radcliffe film Imperium looks good.

Watched imperium ... Thought it would have been better , interesting take on white Sumprency, and the middle class family take on it was intriguing but think it could have been better but watchable ..

Aye, thought it was good myself but felt a bit rushed towards the end with a pretty low key ending.
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Post by: gallsman on August 29, 2016, 03:35:36 PM
Finally watched '71. Cracking film. Jack O'Connell was excellent in it.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2016, 06:42:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 29, 2016, 03:35:36 PM
Finally watched '71. Cracking film. Jack O'Connell was excellent in it.
Agree on all counts. He's great in Starred Up too.
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Post by: gallsman on August 29, 2016, 07:07:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2016, 06:42:37 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 29, 2016, 03:35:36 PM
Finally watched '71. Cracking film. Jack O'Connell was excellent in it.
Agree on all counts. He's great in Starred Up too.

Yeah, Starred Up was outstanding. He's been absolutely great in anything he's been in, from This Is England, Skins and the films.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2016, 10:21:20 AM
Midnight Special - good show 8/10
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 03, 2016, 01:40:06 PM
I know it's been out a while but Sing Street was excellent. Also watched Everybody Wants Some which seems to be a loose sequel to Dazed and Confused. Really enjoyed it and with Sing Street it was a great wee coming of age double bill.
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Post by: mrdeeds on September 03, 2016, 11:36:36 PM
Watched everybody wants some. A nice easy watch.
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Post by: Main Street on September 12, 2016, 02:38:08 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 03, 2016, 10:21:20 AM
Midnight Special - good show 8/10
I really enjoyed it, slow paced, beautifully filmed and acted.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 12, 2016, 01:25:14 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on September 03, 2016, 11:36:36 PM
Watched everybody wants some. A nice easy watch.
The one thing I struggled with is that most of the lads look as if they are pushing 40  ;D
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 12, 2016, 01:59:17 PM
Transpecos was decent.
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Post by: HiMucker on September 12, 2016, 02:03:41 PM
Blood Father with Mel Gibson is a decent watch
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Post by: JoG2 on September 12, 2016, 02:15:43 PM
Watched a few movies in the last couple of months:

Sing Street: excellent 8.5/10

Bourne: disappointed tbh. Decent enough action @ times, watery story line. The camera work was far too fecking jumpy (if that makes sense) 6/10

Tarzan: enjoyable 7/10

Skiptrace: Jackie Chan / Johnny Knoxsville. Passed an hour and a half. Good action and funny in parts 6.5/10

Popstar. Andy Samberg. Absolute dung. Switched off after 30 mins. 0/10

Grimsby: see above. 0/10

Bastille Day. Big Idris Elba / Robb Stark. Good action flick 7/10

Nymph0maniac 2: had a quick flick, meh  ;)
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Post by: johnneycool on September 13, 2016, 03:16:06 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on September 12, 2016, 02:15:43 PM
Watched a few movies in the last couple of months:

Sing Street: excellent 8.5/10

Bourne: disappointed tbh. Decent enough action @ times, watery story line. The camera work was far too fecking jumpy (if that makes sense) 6/10

Tarzan: enjoyable 7/10

Skiptrace: Jackie Chan / Johnny Knoxsville. Passed an hour and a half. Good action and funny in parts 6.5/10

Popstar. Andy Samberg. Absolute dung. Switched off after 30 mins. 0/10

Grimsby: see above. 0/10

Bastille Day. Big Idris Elba / Robb Stark. Good action flick 7/10

Nymph0maniac 2: had a quick flick, meh  ;)

Of what?   :-X
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Post by: bennydorano on September 13, 2016, 04:22:02 PM
See that Sing Street getting nothing but positive vibes here. Thought it was unoriginal & pish tbh.
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Post by: JimStynes on September 17, 2016, 07:57:04 AM
Trying to get hold of the Roberto Duran Movie - Hands of Stone. If anyone finds a good stream or download let us know.
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Post by: gallsman on September 17, 2016, 08:31:00 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 17, 2016, 07:57:04 AM
Trying to get hold of the Roberto Duran Movie - Hands of Stone. If anyone finds a good stream or download let us know.

It's only just been released. You'll likely have to wait a bit for a DVD quality copy.
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Post by: leenie on September 21, 2016, 09:48:00 AM
Watched to kill a mockingbird for the first time .. Thought it was slow to start with but v good film.

Anyone read the book at school? Why do the children call him attiticus? Was googling for answer but there's a broad variation of explanations

Watched the new Woody Allen on cafe society . It was ok, but would not have casted Kristen Stewart, lost serious weight, v gaunt looking..

Seen the trailer for passengers , looks like it could b v good..

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Post by: laoislad on September 21, 2016, 09:51:56 AM
Quote from: leenie on September 21, 2016, 09:48:00 AM
Watched to kill a mockingbird for the first time .. Thought it was slow to start with but v good film.

Anyone read the book at school? Why do the children call him attiticus? Was googling for answer but there's a broad variation of explanations

Watched the new Woody Allen on cafe society . It was ok, but would not have casted Kristen Stewart, lost serious weight, v gaunt looking..

Seen the trailer for passengers , looks like it could b v good..
I did it for either my Junior Cert or Leaving Cert can't remember which. Loved the book and the film.
Must read it again actually.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on September 21, 2016, 10:08:28 AM
Why didn't they call him father or dad etc ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on September 21, 2016, 01:27:03 PM
Watched Hell or High Water at the weekend. Old fashioned character driven 1970s style bank heist movie. Enjoyed it . 8/10.

Jeff Bridges has aged something else.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on September 21, 2016, 02:59:48 PM
Quote from: leenie on September 21, 2016, 09:48:00 AM
Anyone read the book at school? Why do the children call him attiticus? Was googling for answer but there's a broad variation of explanations

Ask him yourself: Atticus_Finch (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=5921)

Also... bit harsh calling him at-titicus.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on September 22, 2016, 10:29:26 AM
Lol...

Have any of you south of Ireland cinema goings seen The young offenders? Based in cork set around the time of the big cocaine haul of the coast of cork...

It's getting great reviews , unfortunately not showing in the north .. But they might be waiting to see how it does down south before redistribution
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on September 22, 2016, 12:43:45 PM
Quote from: leenie on September 21, 2016, 10:08:28 AM
Why didn't they call him father or dad etc ?
I guess it was because Atticus was his own unique man in every aspect, not just in respect to his views on law and justice but also with parenting and possibly in a stifling environment, the first name basis was to encourage something different in the children.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: manfromdelmonte on September 22, 2016, 09:44:09 PM
Everest - good watch. Kept me interested for the full length of it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on September 23, 2016, 10:16:05 AM
Watched Hell or high water lastnight, could not reccomend it enough. Some great dialogue and Jeff Bridges on great form. Ben Foster plays the slightly crazy brother well too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on October 09, 2016, 07:23:32 PM
Just watched The Siege Of Jadotville on Netflix. Highly recommended. I would be very interested in the history anyway, but this told the story very well (in a Hollywood kind of way OK) and explained the political background well too. 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: manfromdelmonte on October 09, 2016, 10:33:42 PM
Sing Street

enjoyable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on October 10, 2016, 11:42:22 AM
Watched Swiss army man .. Strange but enjoyable , I'm left slightly confused with the ending but I think that's the purpose..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 10, 2016, 08:34:52 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 09, 2016, 07:23:32 PM
Just watched The Siege Of Jadotville on Netflix. Highly recommended. I would be very interested in the history anyway, but this told the story very well (in a Hollywood kind of way OK) and explained the political background well too. 8/10.

Watched it with my Dad who did two tours to the Congo, so knew all the history. Apart from some quibbles about the uniforms he gave it the two thumbs up and I got a free history lesson on trench warfare :)

Deepwater Horizon is a good disaster movie and surprisingly intense. Definitely a cinema movie as the part where is the Oil Rig goes up in flames is sensational and needs to be seen on a big screen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 10, 2016, 08:57:18 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 10, 2016, 08:34:52 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 09, 2016, 07:23:32 PM
Just watched The Siege Of Jadotville on Netflix. Highly recommended. I would be very interested in the history anyway, but this told the story very well (in a Hollywood kind of way OK) and explained the political background well too. 8/10.

Watched it with my Dad who did two tours to the Congo, so knew all the history. Apart from some quibbles about the uniforms he gave it the two thumbs up and I got a free history lesson on trench warfare :)

Deepwater Horizon is a good disaster movie and surprisingly intense. Definitely a cinema movie as the part where is the Oil Rig goes up in flames is sensational and needs to be seen on a big screen.
Spoiler alert  ;D

Aye read a review that said it needed to be watched on the largest screen possible. I know a few lads on rigs who are avoiding it unsurprisingly!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 11, 2016, 11:32:18 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 10, 2016, 08:34:52 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 09, 2016, 07:23:32 PM
Just watched The Siege Of Jadotville on Netflix. Highly recommended. I would be very interested in the history anyway, but this told the story very well (in a Hollywood kind of way OK) and explained the political background well too. 8/10.

Watched it with my Dad who did two tours to the Congo, so knew all the history. Apart from some quibbles about the uniforms he gave it the two thumbs up and I got a free history lesson on trench warfare :)

Enjoyed it a lot. Good for the reminder that O'Brien was always a p***k.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on October 17, 2016, 01:03:21 AM
Just watched Mascots , Christopher guest film on Netflix, it did not live up to expectations.. I am a big fan of spinal tap / best in show but this came across as recycled material..  :( , Chris o dowds accent ? What county was it, not a rossie one
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on October 23, 2016, 09:37:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 10, 2016, 08:34:52 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 09, 2016, 07:23:32 PM
Just watched The Siege Of Jadotville on Netflix. Highly recommended. I would be very interested in the history anyway, but this told the story very well (in a Hollywood kind of way OK) and explained the political background well too. 8/10.

Watched it with my Dad who did two tours to the Congo, so knew all the history. Apart from some quibbles about the uniforms he gave it the two thumbs up and I got a free history lesson on trench warfare :)

Deepwater Horizon is a good disaster movie and surprisingly intense. Definitely a cinema movie as the part where is the Oil Rig goes up in flames is sensational and needs to be seen on a big screen.

Was the portrayal of Conor Cruise O'Brien accurate?

No one ever seemed to like him. But I was too young to know why. Doesn't come out of the movie well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 23, 2016, 11:23:25 PM
Quote from: leenie on October 17, 2016, 01:03:21 AM
Just watched Mascots , Christopher guest film on Netflix, it did not live up to expectations.. I am a big fan of spinal tap / best in show but this came across as recycled material..  :( , Chris o dowds accent ? What county was it, not a rossie one

I agree watched about 20 minutes and the Mrs made me turn it over. I would have kept watching in the vein hope it would improve but she was right!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on October 24, 2016, 01:14:15 AM
Still angry: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background)

How true is this? I realise there is a bit of Hollywood involved, but how much?

If there is even 25% of the truth involved, then the way these men were treated is beyond shameful.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on October 24, 2016, 04:38:33 AM
Enjoyed the remake of the Maginificent 7. Clearly it's got some 2016 action scenes and shenanigans but enjoyable never the less. 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on October 24, 2016, 10:12:01 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 24, 2016, 01:14:15 AM
Still angry: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background)

How true is this? I realise there is a bit of Hollywood involved, but how much?

If there is even 25% of the truth involved, then the way these men were treated is beyond shameful.



It's a pretty accurate account of what happened, Muppet.

Declan Power's book (https://www.amazon.com/Siege-Jadotville-Irish-Forgotten-Battle-ebook/dp/B006CRHHTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477300170&sr=1-1&keywords=siege+of+jadotville)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on October 24, 2016, 12:58:57 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 24, 2016, 01:14:15 AM
Still angry: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background)

How true is this? I realise there is a bit of Hollywood involved, but how much?

If there is even 25% of the truth involved, then the way these men were treated is beyond shameful.

It's very sad to think these men didn't get honored until 2005, but unfortunately pat quinnliam died in 1997 ..

If it wasn't for this film I'd  never have known this story , seems to be divided opinion on o brien , his family are very cross at how he was depicted.. but the men who were part of company a have praised the film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 24, 2016, 01:08:00 PM
Suicide Squad- Dung.  3/10, all 3 marks awarded for Margot Robbie

Don't Breathe - Went on a bit too long but still decent suspense thriller 6/10

Dirty Grandpa - First half an hour was very funny I thought, then tailed off a bit.  6/10

13 Hours -  Really enjoyed it, serious action and suspense.  8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 24, 2016, 01:12:43 PM
The Infiltrator is very good. New Star Trek movie middling enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 24, 2016, 01:14:38 PM
Watched Ghostbusters and Midnight Special at the weekend. Ghostbusters was slightly better than I thought it would be - 7/10 and Midnight Special was a decent watch too although was slightly ruined by my son asking questions every 5 minutes - 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on October 24, 2016, 01:17:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 24, 2016, 10:12:01 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 24, 2016, 01:14:15 AM
Still angry: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background)

How true is this? I realise there is a bit of Hollywood involved, but how much?

If there is even 25% of the truth involved, then the way these men were treated is beyond shameful.



It's a pretty accurate account of what happened, Muppet.

Declan Power's book (https://www.amazon.com/Siege-Jadotville-Irish-Forgotten-Battle-ebook/dp/B006CRHHTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477300170&sr=1-1&keywords=siege+of+jadotville)

Thanks for that link. Just bought the book.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on November 02, 2016, 11:19:52 PM
Netflix: 13th

A.
Must.
Watch.



Bheadh ​​sé níos fearr más rud é nach raibh Stobhach ag breathnú air.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on November 05, 2016, 10:10:25 PM
Just finished watching Unbroken. Really enjoyed it.
8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 05, 2016, 11:56:37 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 24, 2016, 01:14:15 AM
Still angry: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background)

How true is this? I realise there is a bit of Hollywood involved, but how much?

If there is even 25% of the truth involved, then the way these men were treated is beyond shameful.
It's a vanilla historical account of that battle, no need to even hint at a watering down in order that it be more accurate.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 09, 2016, 08:49:23 AM
Watched Mud before so watched Shotgun Stories last night which was also brilliant, so going to try and get through all the Jeff Nichols films so going for Take Shelter and Midnight Special next.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: general_lee on November 10, 2016, 01:47:50 PM
Watched the girl on the train the other night... worth a watch but nothing overly special. Not the most gripping thriller but still good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 10, 2016, 02:10:43 PM
Quote from: general_lee on November 10, 2016, 01:47:50 PM
Watched the girl on the train the other night... worth a watch but nothing overly special. Not the most gripping thriller but still good

I thought it was f**king terrible. Book is meant to be a decent page turner but I was flat out bored with the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on November 10, 2016, 02:17:34 PM
Seen the 'accountant ' and have to say it was well worth the entry fee, good plot and a few turns, very enjoyable 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Billys Boots on November 10, 2016, 02:34:04 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 10, 2016, 02:10:43 PM
Quote from: general_lee on November 10, 2016, 01:47:50 PM
Watched the girl on the train the other night... worth a watch but nothing overly special. Not the most gripping thriller but still good

I thought it was f**king terrible. Book is meant to be a decent page turner but I was flat out bored with the movie.

The book is poor enough too.  Trying to be Patricia Highsmith and failing miserably. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 10, 2016, 02:58:42 PM
Wasted 2 hours of my life watching Lobster. Original yes, shite - extremely.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 10, 2016, 04:43:43 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 10, 2016, 02:58:42 PM
Wasted 2 hours of my life watching Lobster. Original yes, shite - extremely.

I really enjoyed it .... I think black comedy is farrells forte

Looking forward to fantastic beasts and where to find them ..

Usually this time of year onwards you get the films that are Oscar contenders , last yr Leo and the revenant was already a dead cert but not sure this year .. Some talk around Martin Scorsese's silence
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on November 10, 2016, 05:05:59 PM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on October 09, 2016, 10:33:42 PM
Sing Street

enjoyable


Saw it there at the weekend. Wasn't impressed by it at all.

Watched Where Eagles Dare again there recently. Still cannot work out all the doublecrossing etc and why the Germans were hellbent on running into Clint Eastwood's gunfire. Excellent stuff all the same.

Kellys Heroes and its remake Three Kings rewatched again. Brilliant stuff altogether.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 10, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
Watched Lights Out. Average.

Also Sausage Party which is mental.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Aristo 60 on November 10, 2016, 08:30:09 PM
I enjoyed the  babadook over halloween. Scores really well on rotten tomatoes too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 10, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 10, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
Watched Lights Out. Average.

Also Sausage Party which is mental.

Good mental or bad mental?? It looks class I think!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 11, 2016, 09:10:49 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 10, 2016, 05:05:59 PM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on October 09, 2016, 10:33:42 PM
Sing Street

enjoyable


Saw it there at the weekend. Wasn't impressed by it at all.

Watched Where Eagles Dare again there recently. Still cannot work out all the doublecrossing etc and why the Germans were hellbent on running into Clint Eastwood's gunfire. Excellent stuff all the same.

Kellys Heroes and its remake Three Kings rewatched again. Brilliant stuff altogether.

Since last Christmas I have got it in my head that I have to see Where Eagles Dare and Kellys Heroes, have to get around to seeing them soon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 11, 2016, 10:28:20 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 11, 2016, 09:10:49 AM
Quote from: Canalman on November 10, 2016, 05:05:59 PM
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on October 09, 2016, 10:33:42 PM
Sing Street

enjoyable


Saw it there at the weekend. Wasn't impressed by it at all.

Watched Where Eagles Dare again there recently. Still cannot work out all the doublecrossing etc and why the Germans were hellbent on running into Clint Eastwood's gunfire. Excellent stuff all the same.

Kellys Heroes and its remake Three Kings rewatched again. Brilliant stuff altogether.

Since last Christmas I have got it in my head that I have to see Where Eagles Dare and Kellys Heroes, have to get around to seeing them soon.
Where Eagles Dare is never off TCM. It was actually on the other night so dipped in for another 20 mins til the wife told me to turn it over. Perfect Sunday afternoon fare if you can get rid of the wains!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 11, 2016, 02:28:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 10, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 10, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
Watched Lights Out. Average.

Also Sausage Party which is mental.

Good mental or bad mental?? It looks class I think!

Good mental. I know so many people will hate it. The language is rough. C word used a lot. Also has a scene at end which you have to see to believe. The scene reminds me of a famous one in Team America.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 11, 2016, 02:44:32 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 11, 2016, 02:28:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 10, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 10, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
Watched Lights Out. Average.

Also Sausage Party which is mental.

Good mental or bad mental?? It looks class I think!

Good mental. I know so many people will hate it. The language is rough. C word used a lot. Also has a scene at end which you have to see to believe. The scene reminds me of a famous one in Team America.

Fired Sausage Party on for the two waines the other week as the wee boy's favourite food is sausages and he was excited about the film.  It was advertised before a kids film in the cinema one week too so I thought nothing off it until I came back into the room after twenty minutes and I couldn't believe the words being fired out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 11, 2016, 03:00:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 11, 2016, 02:44:32 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 11, 2016, 02:28:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 10, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 10, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
Watched Lights Out. Average.

Also Sausage Party which is mental.

Good mental or bad mental?? It looks class I think!

Good mental. I know so many people will hate it. The language is rough. C word used a lot. Also has a scene at end which you have to see to believe. The scene reminds me of a famous one in Team America.

Fired Sausage Party on for the two waines the other week as the wee boy's favourite food is sausages and he was excited about the film.  It was advertised before a kids film in the cinema one week too so I thought nothing off it until I came back into the room after twenty minutes and I couldn't believe the words being fired out.

OH JESUS!!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on November 11, 2016, 03:00:57 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 11, 2016, 02:44:32 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 11, 2016, 02:28:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 10, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 10, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
Watched Lights Out. Average.

Also Sausage Party which is mental.

Good mental or bad mental?? It looks class I think!

Good mental. I know so many people will hate it. The language is rough. C word used a lot. Also has a scene at end which you have to see to believe. The scene reminds me of a famous one in Team America.

Fired Sausage Party on for the two waines the other week as the wee boy's favourite food is sausages and he was excited about the film.  It was advertised before a kids film in the cinema one week too so I thought nothing off it until I came back into the room after twenty minutes and I couldn't believe the words being fired out.

Did the same myself. Never read up on it just assumed it was a kids cartoon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Far East on November 11, 2016, 06:57:52 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 10, 2016, 04:43:43 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 10, 2016, 02:58:42 PM
Wasted 2 hours of my life watching Lobster. Original yes, shite - extremely.

I really enjoyed it .... I think black comedy is farrells forte

Looking forward to fantastic beasts and where to find them ..

Usually this time of year onwards you get the films that are Oscar contenders , last yr Leo and the revenant was already a dead cert but not sure this year .. Some talk around Martin Scorsese's silence

I agree with leenie......couldn't take my eyes off it!  I can see why it wouldn't be to everyone's tastes
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Far East on November 11, 2016, 07:04:04 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 11, 2016, 03:00:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 11, 2016, 02:44:32 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 11, 2016, 02:28:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 10, 2016, 09:27:03 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 10, 2016, 06:12:06 PM
Watched Lights Out. Average.

Also Sausage Party which is mental.

Good mental or bad mental?? It looks class I think!

Good mental. I know so many people will hate it. The language is rough. C word used a lot. Also has a scene at end which you have to see to believe. The scene reminds me of a famous one in Team America.

Fired Sausage Party on for the two waines the other week as the wee boy's favourite food is sausages and he was excited about the film.  It was advertised before a kids film in the cinema one week too so I thought nothing off it until I came back into the room after twenty minutes and I couldn't believe the words being fired out.

OH JESUS!!!!!

My wee lad loves a Goodfellas pizza and his Godfather!.......you know the rest! Jesus wept
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on November 11, 2016, 07:29:32 PM
Watched "Hell or High Water" last night. It stars Jeff Bridges & Chris Pine.. I thought it was excellent. The best movie I have seen this year.
I would like to think that both Bridges and pine will get Oscar nominations. It will probably win the Oscar for cinematography. The sound track is great also.
.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 11, 2016, 11:08:28 PM
I haven't seen a film as powerful as I, Daniel Blake in a long, long time. Simultaneously tragic, gut wrenching and inspirational.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 11, 2016, 11:09:30 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 11, 2016, 11:08:28 PM
I haven't seen a film as powerful as I, Daniel Blake in a long, long time. Simultaneously tragic, gut wrenching and inspirational.
Pinko propaganda.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 11, 2016, 11:12:13 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on November 11, 2016, 07:29:32 PM
Watched "Hell or High Water" last night. It stars Jeff Bridges & Chris Pine.. I thought it was excellent. The best movie I have seen this year.
I would like to think that both Bridges and pine will get Oscar nominations. It will probably win the Oscar for cinematography. The sound track is great also.
.

Just after watching it, great show proper mans film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 11, 2016, 11:14:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 11, 2016, 11:09:30 PM
Quote from: gallsman on November 11, 2016, 11:08:28 PM
I haven't seen a film as powerful as I, Daniel Blake in a long, long time. Simultaneously tragic, gut wrenching and inspirational.
Pinko propaganda.

It's a Ken Loach movie, of course it's propaganda. That doesn't invalidate anything I said.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 12, 2016, 09:55:08 PM
Given the events of this week it's quite ironic that the film version of Look who's Back by Timur Vermes has landed on Netflix. It's very good and well worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 13, 2016, 10:57:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 11, 2016, 11:12:13 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on November 11, 2016, 07:29:32 PM
Watched "Hell or High Water" last night. It stars Jeff Bridges & Chris Pine.. I thought it was excellent. The best movie I have seen this year.
I would like to think that both Bridges and pine will get Oscar nominations. It will probably win the Oscar for cinematography. The sound track is great also.
.

Just after watching it, great show proper mans film

Watched. Great movie and great performances.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 14, 2016, 08:15:04 AM
Watched Hell or High Water on Saturday, enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 14, 2016, 03:28:32 PM
Just after watching Hell or High Water, fantastic show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 14, 2016, 04:10:35 PM
High of high water is very good

Sully is v interesting, tom Hanks excels

Bridget jones baby .. a load of predictable dung , I don't know what's worse, women who watch like these films or trump supporters.. clampets anyway
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armamike on November 14, 2016, 05:22:25 PM
Watched The Intern, with Robert De Niro.  Enjoyable little feel good movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 14, 2016, 07:17:47 PM
Arrival

Enjoyable, worth a look. 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 14, 2016, 11:42:08 PM
Bad moms .. just about watchable, but I do rate Christina applegate as a comedic actor ..
haven't seen a good comedy in a long time .. any suggestions ?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Armamike on November 15, 2016, 12:24:51 AM
Quote from: leenie on November 14, 2016, 11:42:08 PM
Bad moms .. just about watchable, but I do rate Christina applegate as a comedic actor ..
haven't seen a good comedy in a long time .. any suggestions ?

Grimsby!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on November 15, 2016, 10:25:13 AM
Quote from: Armamike on November 15, 2016, 12:24:51 AM
Quote from: leenie on November 14, 2016, 11:42:08 PM
Bad moms .. just about watchable, but I do rate Christina applegate as a comedic actor ..
haven't seen a good comedy in a long time .. any suggestions ?

Grimsby!

Seen it .. didn't rate it all, also seen where you mentioned The Intern , I managed about an hour before turning it off ..

I'd say we have different taste in films 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 15, 2016, 10:40:12 AM
Anybody watched Come and Find Me?  Next on the hitlist.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Link on November 15, 2016, 11:31:37 AM
Zootopia - 7/10, worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 15, 2016, 12:24:41 PM
Quote from: Link on November 15, 2016, 11:31:37 AM
Zootopia - 7/10, worth a watch.

Watched this with the kids last night. Much better than that rubbish Trolls that i had to sit through on Sunday.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 15, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 15, 2016, 10:25:13 AM
Quote from: Armamike on November 15, 2016, 12:24:51 AM
Quote from: leenie on November 14, 2016, 11:42:08 PM
Bad moms .. just about watchable, but I do rate Christina applegate as a comedic actor ..
haven't seen a good comedy in a long time .. any suggestions ?

Grimsby!

Seen it .. didn't rate it all, also seen where you mentioned The Intern , I managed about an hour before turning it off ..

I'd say we have different taste in films
I thought Everybody Wants Some was decent.

Watch Central Intelligence at the weekend and it wasn't great to be honest despite seeing a couple of half-decent reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 15, 2016, 02:19:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 15, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 15, 2016, 10:25:13 AM
Quote from: Armamike on November 15, 2016, 12:24:51 AM
Quote from: leenie on November 14, 2016, 11:42:08 PM
Bad moms .. just about watchable, but I do rate Christina applegate as a comedic actor ..
haven't seen a good comedy in a long time .. any suggestions ?

Grimsby!

Seen it .. didn't rate it all, also seen where you mentioned The Intern , I managed about an hour before turning it off ..

I'd say we have different taste in films
I thought Everybody Wants Some was decent.

Watch Central Intelligence at the weekend and it wasn't great to be honest despite seeing a couple of half-decent reviews.

I only watched Dazed and Confused and Fast Times at Ridgemont High a few months ago.

Zootopia/Zootropolis is one of the better animated films of recent times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 15, 2016, 06:52:48 PM
For a comedy I recommend Nice Guys.
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Post by: leenie on November 20, 2016, 03:46:48 PM
He'll and high water .. highly recommend

The girl on a train ... apparently it's a thriller , who knew. It was ok

Petes dragon (pg) .. great family film , well acted

Snowden .. I'm not sure, it was good, and Joseph levitt Gordon is execellent at portraying Snowden but I don't think it was gritty enough , more a film version of citizen four
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 20, 2016, 04:11:05 PM
War Dogs was good enough
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Post by: leenie on November 20, 2016, 04:23:30 PM
Currently watching Sausage Party .. wtf.. as previously mentioned it's mental.. but v funny.. the innuendos  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on November 20, 2016, 05:28:32 PM
Quote from: leenie on November 14, 2016, 11:42:08 PM
Bad moms .. just about watchable, but I do rate Christina applegate as a comedic actor ..
haven't seen a good comedy in a long time .. any suggestions ?
Wife made me watch it last night. Probably the worst movie I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2016, 06:21:18 PM
Watched Arrival. Very good show 9/10.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on November 20, 2016, 08:22:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2016, 06:21:18 PM
Watched Arrival. Very good show 9/10.

A 7 for me, just so slow at times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 20, 2016, 08:33:34 PM
Sausage party is unbelievably rude crude and racist and utterly fantastic. Big sci fi fan but thought arrival was a bit tedious
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 20, 2016, 10:48:06 PM
Sausage Party is a shit version of Toy Story for college and high kids who never quite manage to grow up. Pretty much Seth Rogen's whole schtick.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 21, 2016, 10:10:59 AM
fantastic beasts and where to find them... enjoyed it. if you like the harry potter series then of course this is right up your street.  I brought the child with me who is 7, have to say there were a few jumpy and dark moments that some kids might get upset by.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on November 21, 2016, 10:17:26 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 21, 2016, 10:10:59 AM
fantastic beasts and where to find them... enjoyed it. if you like the harry potter series then of course this is right up your street.  I brought the child with me who is 7, have to say there were a few jumpy and dark moments that some kids might get upset by.

Enjoyed it too.

Certainly dark by Harry Potter standards. Would think twice about bringing kids.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 25, 2016, 09:25:05 PM
Watched Masterminds, very funny, very good show.
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Post by: muppet on December 01, 2016, 01:26:14 PM
An oldie from 1976 on Netflix but.....

Network

Apparently it was considered outrageous at the time, but it forecast reality TV, corporations trumping States and FOX-like TV where ranting about anything was more important than facts.

This article is a bit too critical of the film imho, but it makes some good observations: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20161125-network-at-40-the-film-that-predicted-the-future (http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20161125-network-at-40-the-film-that-predicted-the-future)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on December 01, 2016, 01:56:31 PM
Is calling a film/movie a "show" an ulster or gaaboard thing?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on December 01, 2016, 04:48:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2016, 06:21:18 PM
Watched Arrival. Very good show 9/10.

Brilliant I really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 02, 2016, 11:49:26 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on December 01, 2016, 01:56:31 PM
Is calling a film/movie a "show" an ulster or gaaboard thing?
Calling it a "good show" is probably more of a british thing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 02, 2016, 01:22:55 PM
Never heard of a film being called a "show" in Birmingham.
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Post by: AZOffaly on December 02, 2016, 01:25:20 PM
He means like 'jolly good show old chap'.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 02, 2016, 02:08:26 PM
Surely "showtime" and "going to the show" are Americanisms.
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Post by: AZOffaly on December 02, 2016, 03:17:05 PM
The Show Me State.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 02, 2016, 03:54:36 PM
Nordies need to be alerted to the 'britishisms' infiltrating their daily language and finding their way onto this board.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 02, 2016, 07:45:34 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on December 02, 2016, 01:25:20 PM
He means like 'jolly good show old chap'.

"Jolly good show old chap", wtf? I don't think I've ever heard anyone utter those words except maybe in a film or television programme.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 02, 2016, 08:06:43 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 02, 2016, 07:45:34 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on December 02, 2016, 01:25:20 PM
He means like 'jolly good show old chap'.

"Jolly good show old chap", wtf? I don't think I've ever heard anyone utter those words except maybe in a film or television programme.
You hang out around Birmingham, right?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on December 02, 2016, 08:43:48 PM
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) with Spencer Tracey, Ingrid Bergman and Lana Turner is an excellent film.

Incredible acting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 03, 2016, 03:53:13 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 02, 2016, 08:06:43 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on December 02, 2016, 07:45:34 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on December 02, 2016, 01:25:20 PM
He means like 'jolly good show old chap'.

"Jolly good show old chap", wtf? I don't think I've ever heard anyone utter those words except maybe in a film or television programme.
You hang out around Birmingham, right?

Yes, why?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 07, 2016, 12:34:16 PM
Watched the remake of The magnificent seven .. it was good but nowhere near as good as original.. I wonder does young ones watch many westerns now or is that genre gone .. I was reared on them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 07, 2016, 02:03:58 PM
Quote from: leenie on December 07, 2016, 12:34:16 PM
Watched the remake of The magnificent seven .. it was good but nowhere near as good as original.. I wonder does young ones watch many westerns now or is that genre gone .. I was reared on them.

Nope not at all, tried getting my young teenagers into old movies, they haven't the time for them at the minute unless it's got the newest stars and 'proper' effects!

Might get into them as they get older and start to recognise how good the big films were... watched The Searchers the other day, brilliant still timeless
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 07, 2016, 02:39:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 07, 2016, 02:03:58 PM
Quote from: leenie on December 07, 2016, 12:34:16 PM
Watched the remake of The magnificent seven .. it was good but nowhere near as good as original.. I wonder does young ones watch many westerns now or is that genre gone .. I was reared on them.

Nope not at all, tried getting my young teenagers into old movies, they haven't the time for them at the minute unless it's got the newest stars and 'proper' effects!

Might get into them as they get older and start to recognise how good the big films were... watched The Searchers the other day, brilliant still timeless

Was never a fan of Westerns myself my Dad was huge into them at the time but they just don't appeal to me at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: haranguerer on December 07, 2016, 02:42:17 PM
Would never have watched westerns while younger, no doubt as deemed them old...love them now though
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 07, 2016, 02:53:27 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 07, 2016, 02:39:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 07, 2016, 02:03:58 PM
Quote from: leenie on December 07, 2016, 12:34:16 PM
Watched the remake of The magnificent seven .. it was good but nowhere near as good as original.. I wonder does young ones watch many westerns now or is that genre gone .. I was reared on them.

Nope not at all, tried getting my young teenagers into old movies, they haven't the time for them at the minute unless it's got the newest stars and 'proper' effects!

Might get into them as they get older and start to recognise how good the big films were... watched The Searchers the other day, brilliant still timeless

Was never a fan of Westerns myself my Dad was huge into them at the time but they just don't appeal to me at all.
I don't know about the recent remake but the Magnificent Seven 1960 was one of the most overrated films of all time, not a patch on the Japanese original.
Though the older classics  like High Noon and 3.10 to Yuma are timeless, even if the clock does ominously tick away in both of them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 07, 2016, 02:59:02 PM
I was watching westerns with my dad while others my age were still watching Care Bears.. they probably came with 15 certificate.. don't think it done me any harm ...

I watch all genres of films apart from horror .. I scare very easily..Is there any good not really scary horrors?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 07, 2016, 03:27:32 PM
Any good  but not really scary horrors?

I suppose that cuts out Tyrone football videos.
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Post by: Puckoon on December 07, 2016, 04:03:15 PM
Same as yourself Leenie - used to watch the Westerns on a Tuesday (I think) night on BBC 2 with my dad when mum was at work. Cowboy supper, sausages, beans, toast.

I enjoyed the remake of the Magnificent 7. Certainly worth the watch.
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Post by: manfromdelmonte on December 07, 2016, 05:08:46 PM
Bad Santa

always a good way to start off the xmas movie season
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Post by: AZOffaly on December 07, 2016, 05:11:12 PM
Santa Claus the Movie is my favourite Santa Movie. Onslow's wife in Keeping up Appearances is in it as Missus Claus.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on December 16, 2016, 11:09:03 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 24, 2016, 10:12:01 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 24, 2016, 01:14:15 AM
Still angry: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jadotville#Background)

How true is this? I realise there is a bit of Hollywood involved, but how much?

If there is even 25% of the truth involved, then the way these men were treated is beyond shameful.



It's a pretty accurate account of what happened, Muppet.

Declan Power's book (https://www.amazon.com/Siege-Jadotville-Irish-Forgotten-Battle-ebook/dp/B006CRHHTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477300170&sr=1-1&keywords=siege+of+jadotville)

Just finished the book (Audible).

Well worth getting (eBook available €3.68).

https://books.google.ie/books?id=UU-tCAAAQBAJ&pg=PT109&lpg=PT109&dq=conor+cruise+o'brien+dinner+while+commandant+donnelly+waited+jadotville&source=bl&ots=uLCiK3hLMP&sig=6FZFaUSHLIoYEixxu0FMB_WCrME&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi7lbTK6PnQAhWsIMAKHa0BCmUQ6AEILjAD#v=onepage&q=conor%20cruise%20o'brien%20dinner%20while%20commandant%20donnelly%20waited%20jadotville&f=false (https://books.google.ie/books?id=UU-tCAAAQBAJ&pg=PT109&lpg=PT109&dq=conor+cruise+o'brien+dinner+while+commandant+donnelly+waited+jadotville&source=bl&ots=uLCiK3hLMP&sig=6FZFaUSHLIoYEixxu0FMB_WCrME&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi7lbTK6PnQAhWsIMAKHa0BCmUQ6AEILjAD#v=onepage&q=conor%20cruise%20o'brien%20dinner%20while%20commandant%20donnelly%20waited%20jadotville&f=false)

If you didn't like Conor Cruise O'Brien, but weren't sure why, this is the book (or movie) for you.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on December 16, 2016, 11:45:15 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on December 07, 2016, 05:11:12 PM
Santa Claus the Movie is my favourite Santa Movie. Onslow's wife in Keeping up Appearances is in it as Missus Claus.

So she is! Never realised that. I wonder how that movie would've went had Onslow been Santy!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on December 17, 2016, 04:59:14 AM
Rogue One was great. Lives up to the name of the series more than any other entry.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 19, 2016, 03:48:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 17, 2016, 04:59:14 AM
Rogue One was great. Lives up to the name of the series more than any other entry.

Great movie. In fact, the last 2 films have been great additions.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 20, 2016, 08:02:25 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 19, 2016, 03:48:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 17, 2016, 04:59:14 AM
Rogue One was great. Lives up to the name of the series more than any other entry.

Great movie. In fact, the last 2 films have been great additions.

+1

Final battle scene alternating from ground to space was just proper cinema.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 20, 2016, 08:13:29 AM
Watched David Brent movie. It's ok. Not near as good as The Office though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 20, 2016, 04:04:53 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 20, 2016, 08:02:25 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 19, 2016, 03:48:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 17, 2016, 04:59:14 AM
Rogue One was great. Lives up to the name of the series more than any other entry.

Great movie. In fact, the last 2 films have been great additions.

+1

Final battle scene alternating from ground to space was just proper cinema.
Looking forward to it. Fella on Facebook yesterday thinking he was the lad as he has a hooky copy on his Android box. Only fooling himself - I'll be going to Omniplex Maxx for 20 metres of surround sound goodness.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 20, 2016, 06:45:02 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 20, 2016, 08:02:25 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 19, 2016, 03:48:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 17, 2016, 04:59:14 AM
Rogue One was great. Lives up to the name of the series more than any other entry.

Great movie. In fact, the last 2 films have been great additions.

+1

Final battle scene alternating from ground to space was just proper cinema.

Superb show. Love how it snugs up beside Star Wars A New Hope without complicating things.

It sits up there with the best of the franchise in my opinion.
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Post by: Syferus on December 20, 2016, 07:46:22 PM
The more I think about it the better I think it is. I feel like they could have given Jyn and Cassian a little more characterisation but the film makes strengths out of what were ridiculous plot elements in A New Hope (that the Death Star was designed with a massive flaw) and makes the story and drive of it stronger by demonstrating the Death Star's destructive potential better than blowing up an entire planet ever could.

That was one of the best endings in the history of blockbusters and easily the best ending for a Star Wars film, and that we all know what happens next it makes that makes it an even greater achievement to be able to produce something that good.

The fact Disney were on board for that ending makes me think Star Wars as a universe is in very good hands now, the good stuff in The Force Awakens wasn't simply a lucky hit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 21, 2016, 02:08:40 AM
This was the first film in a while that i wanted to see again asap. Cant understand how force awakens is rated higher than rogue one on almost every review site. This was almost flawless and right up there with episodes 4 and 5. Force awakens although enjoyable had plenty of dodgy moments plot holes and the whole its a rip off off of a new hope anyway. Rogue one kicks its a$$
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Post by: Avondhu star on December 21, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
Michael Collins. Very good.
SPOILER ALERT.
He gets killed in the end
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 21, 2016, 10:11:59 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 21, 2016, 02:08:40 AM
This was the first film in a while that i wanted to see again asap. Cant understand how force awakens is rated higher than rogue one on almost every review site. This was almost flawless and right up there with episodes 4 and 5. Force awakens although enjoyable had plenty of dodgy moments plot holes and the whole its a rip off off of a new hope anyway. Rogue one kicks its a$$

Totally agree with all this. Its only loyalty and sentimentality that makes me refuse to say its not as good as SW, Empire etc.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 21, 2016, 11:15:42 PM
Really enjoyed this, top notch
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Post by: Tony Baloney on December 21, 2016, 11:19:16 PM
Watched Rogue One earlier. Pure class!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on December 21, 2016, 11:31:30 PM
Sully -  excellent. 

Look forward to Rogue 1. Are 6 &  7 year olds too young?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 21, 2016, 11:48:27 PM
Yes i would say so pretty dark and very violent i think its 12 cert is about right
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 21, 2016, 11:50:18 PM
Watched the new Ghostbusters. Had no preconceptions about it. But it is complete rubbish. A comedy aimed at children. A huge insult to the original. Bad writing and direction. Nothing to do with the female leads.
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Post by: ziggysego on December 22, 2016, 12:20:52 AM
Just seen Rogue One tonight. Excellent film. Right up there with The Empire Strikes Back for me, the best of the trilogy films. As someone stated earlier, ties up some of the ridiculous plot points from A New Hope and leads into it great.

I was one of the ones that panic when I said Disney won the rights to Star Wars, but they are off to a flying start with their first two films.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2016, 12:28:58 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 22, 2016, 12:20:52 AM
Just seen Rogue One tonight. Excellent film. Right up there with The Empire Strikes Back for me, the best of the trilogy films. As someone stated earlier, ties up some of the ridiculous plot points from A New Hope and leads into it great.

I was one of the ones that panic when I said Disney won the rights to Star Wars, but they are off to a flying start with their first two films.

Well when ya watched them back in the day they made sense but now it clears a lot of stuff up or just improves a great story
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Post by: ziggysego on December 22, 2016, 12:41:14 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2016, 12:28:58 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 22, 2016, 12:20:52 AM
Just seen Rogue One tonight. Excellent film. Right up there with The Empire Strikes Back for me, the best of the trilogy films. As someone stated earlier, ties up some of the ridiculous plot points from A New Hope and leads into it great.

I was one of the ones that panic when I said Disney won the rights to Star Wars, but they are off to a flying start with their first two films.

Well when ya watched them back in the day they made sense but now it clears a lot of stuff up or just improves a great story

Improves a great story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2016, 08:48:46 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on December 21, 2016, 11:31:30 PM
Sully -  excellent. 

Look forward to Rogue 1. Are 6 &  7 year olds too young?
There were younger children there when I was watching it. The BBFC have guidance that 12A has a lower limit of 8 years old but it is only guidance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 22, 2016, 09:06:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 22, 2016, 08:48:46 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on December 21, 2016, 11:31:30 PM
Sully -  excellent. 

Look forward to Rogue 1. Are 6 &  7 year olds too young?
There were younger children there when I was watching it. The BBFC have guidance that 12A has a lower limit of 8 years old but it is only guidance.

Must have hurt you paying to watch a film ? :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 23, 2016, 03:00:44 PM
Nocturnal animals ... v. Good, intense thriller a story within a story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: muppet on December 23, 2016, 03:08:11 PM
Watched Santa Claws with the kids.


It is quite possibly the worst movie I've ever, ever seen. It is beyond atrocious.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2016, 05:14:47 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.

Brilliant, stick with it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 24, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on December 24, 2016, 08:36:15 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 24, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.

Or as the rest of the world knows them critics and viewers. It was a huge popular and critical success. HBO's highest ever watched first season.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 25, 2016, 11:22:13 AM
Quote from: trileacman on December 24, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
The first five or six episodes built to a brilliant climax in the latter episodes. Would that be a more accurate way of putting it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 25, 2016, 03:07:39 PM
Watched the Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Easy viewing and funny. Definitely worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Far East on December 26, 2016, 12:58:43 AM
A brilliant movie. Really funny, beautifully acted and really quite touching.....highly recommended
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on December 26, 2016, 02:35:27 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on December 25, 2016, 03:07:39 PM
Watched the Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Easy viewing and funny. Definitely worth a watch.

Great shout. If you enjoyed that, check out Boy from the same director, Taika Waititi (spelling). He did a vampire comedy too, think it was called What we do in the darkness
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Never beat the deeler on December 26, 2016, 02:37:11 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on December 26, 2016, 02:35:27 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on December 25, 2016, 03:07:39 PM
Watched the Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Easy viewing and funny. Definitely worth a watch.

Great shout. If you enjoyed that, check out Boy from the same director, Taika Waititi (spelling). He did a vampire comedy too, think it was called What we do in the darkness

What we do in the shadows
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 27, 2016, 10:09:13 PM
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Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
Aye, it seems to be one of those Tv shows where people get offended if you say you didn't like it, which I find a bit bizarre.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 27, 2016, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 27, 2016, 10:09:13 PM
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Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
Aye, it seems to be one of those Tv shows where people get offended if you say you didn't like it, which I find a bit bizarre.
lol. That's actually true. I watched it and liked it but nowhere near an all time great which I imagined it was given the talk about it. Certain films are in that category too - it seems uncool to say that Anchorman is shit, which I thought it was.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 27, 2016, 10:36:05 PM
I was reading the explanation on that maze today. Most people, definitely including me, wouldn't get it at all. Parts of the show very good but very hard to get your head round in parts too...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 27, 2016, 10:37:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2016, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 27, 2016, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 24, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
Aye, it seems to be one of those Tv shows where people get offended if you say you didn't like it, which I find a bit bizarre.
lol. That's actually true. I watched it and liked it but nowhere near an all time great which I imagined it was given the talk about it. Certain films are in that category too - it seems uncool to say that Anchorman is shit, which I thought it was.

Or game of thrones... but if someone really likes it then that's what it is, another persons view. Be pretty boring if we all liked the same things don't ya think??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 27, 2016, 10:48:18 PM
Rocky horror just started ITV 3 so weird but also so watchable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 28, 2016, 12:24:36 AM
Back to basics,
Stalingrad, german film 1993, no cgi just pure quality, subbed version only, leave well alone the dubbed version.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 28, 2016, 10:33:59 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2016, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 27, 2016, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 24, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
Aye, it seems to be one of those Tv shows where people get offended if you say you didn't like it, which I find a bit bizarre.
lol. That's actually true. I watched it and liked it but nowhere near an all time great which I imagined it was given the talk about it. Certain films are in that category too - it seems uncool to say that Anchorman is shit, which I thought it was.
anchorman was ok but just ok anchorman 2 a big steaming turd of a movie. Will ferrell has done some muck in his time occasionally funny but usually awfull
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 28, 2016, 10:47:40 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2016, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 27, 2016, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 24, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
Aye, it seems to be one of those Tv shows where people get offended if you say you didn't like it, which I find a bit bizarre.
lol. That's actually true. I watched it and liked it but nowhere near an all time great which I imagined it was given the talk about it. Certain films are in that category too - it seems uncool to say that Anchorman is shit, which I thought it was.
Zoolander is another that the cool kids get upset if you say you thought it was a hape of shite...which it was.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on December 28, 2016, 01:05:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 27, 2016, 10:37:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2016, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 27, 2016, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 24, 2016, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 23, 2016, 07:50:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2016, 05:29:49 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2016, 04:25:09 PM
Not a movie but any views on westworld??

Seems like a strange show. About halfway through the first series but still persisting.
I gave up on it. Found it extremely boring.

Best show of 2016 by a distance. How anyone could find an actor as great as Anthony Hopkins boring I'll never know.

It's was shite for 5 or 6 episodes and good for 3 or 4. It's a darling of the hype brigade though.
Aye, it seems to be one of those Tv shows where people get offended if you say you didn't like it, which I find a bit bizarre.
lol. That's actually true. I watched it and liked it but nowhere near an all time great which I imagined it was given the talk about it. Certain films are in that category too - it seems uncool to say that Anchorman is shit, which I thought it was.

Or game of thrones... but if someone really likes it then that's what it is, another persons view. Be pretty boring if we all liked the same things don't ya think??

Don't get the Game of Thrones hype either. Just couldn't get into it. People in work would near take the head off you if you said it was shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 28, 2016, 02:32:53 PM
I thought Game of Thrones was awful and Westworld was brilliant. What does that make me?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on December 28, 2016, 02:39:36 PM
The David Brent movie was awful. Every joke he ever made was just recycled.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 28, 2016, 02:40:59 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 28, 2016, 02:39:36 PM
The David Brent movie was awful. Every joke he ever made was just recycled.

Never liked the Office. What does that make me?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on December 28, 2016, 02:54:39 PM
Watched Sully last night, entertaining enough wee 90 minutes....

I'm sure it was embellished for the film but I had no idea he was under investigation for not making it back to a runway..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 28, 2016, 02:57:30 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 28, 2016, 02:40:59 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 28, 2016, 02:39:36 PM
The David Brent movie was awful. Every joke he ever made was just recycled.

Never liked the Office. What does that make me?
I loved the Office. I'm so offended that you didn't.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 28, 2016, 03:01:27 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 28, 2016, 02:54:39 PM
Watched Sully last night, entertaining enough wee 90 minutes....

I'm sure it was embellished for the film but I had no idea he was under investigation for not making it back to a runway..
Actually watched it last night myself. I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 28, 2016, 03:15:52 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 28, 2016, 02:57:30 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 28, 2016, 02:40:59 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 28, 2016, 02:39:36 PM
The David Brent movie was awful. Every joke he ever made was just recycled.

Never liked the Office. What does that make me?
I loved the Office. I'm so offended that you didn't.

Snowflake!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 28, 2016, 04:09:10 PM
Watched zootropolis and deepwater horizon.  Both very good.  Kids loved zootropolis and it had plenty of adult themed humour.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jim Bob on December 28, 2016, 11:49:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 28, 2016, 02:57:30 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on December 28, 2016, 02:40:59 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 28, 2016, 02:39:36 PM
The David Brent movie was awful. Every joke he ever made was just recycled.

Never liked the Office. What does that make me?
I loved the Office. I'm so offended that you didn't.

Why are you offended?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 03:05:29 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 28, 2016, 12:24:36 AM
Back to basics,
Stalingrad, german film 1993, no cgi just pure quality, subbed version only, leave well alone the dubbed version.

How does it compare to Enemy at the Gates?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 29, 2016, 02:31:11 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 03:05:29 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 28, 2016, 12:24:36 AM
Back to basics,
Stalingrad, german film 1993, no cgi just pure quality, subbed version only, leave well alone the dubbed version.

How does it compare to Enemy at the Gates?
Enemy at the Gates is based upon a chapter in the book Life and Fate, is mostly fiction, inserts crude propaganda willy nilly and hardly has a tread of credibility. Once that's understood then just appreciate the film. Stalingrad (1993) is much wider in scope. There's no glory here, it's a relentless depiction of the ugly effects of war on soldiers and more importantly the people. The massive German eastern offensive had already died a year earlier in the Battle for Moscow, it was remorselessly buried a year later in the battle for Stalingrad.
You see how the soldiers react to  Hitlers' Stalingrad speech
The two battle scenes in Stalingrad (1993) are cinematic classics, the second one was part of a desperate attempt to break through to the surrounded 6th army, where ragged frozen soldiers ambushed T34 tanks and after all their efforts they had to drag their single artillery piece through the blizzard in a retreat on foot back to their base, they hadn't even got a horse.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: StGallsGAA on December 29, 2016, 11:57:54 PM
I'd like to see someone make a film version version of book The Devil's Tinderbox. The story of how the USAF and RAF, knowing the war was already won, decided to flex their muscle to the Red Army and needlessly incinerate 750,000 innocent German refugees in the relatively untouched City of Dresden close to the Russian border. 

Taking advantage of the fact that the Luftwaffe had no fuel for their few remaining planes, in one night  they dropped 10,000 tonnes of high explosive and incendiary bombs on an undefended city of no strategic or military significance. 

Since Britain and the US have controlled the film industry since the end of WW2 it's unlikely we'll see the story of Dresden on the big screen any time soon!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 30, 2016, 09:57:45 AM
Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Not on my radar but saw it recommended further up, a perfect afternoon movie, well acted, funny and cynical. 8/10

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Similar to the above, not as sentimental as I thought it was going to be, strong performances and funny as well. 8/10

Everybody Wants Some!!

If you are a fan of high school/college movies then you will enjoy this, a very loose story line about a bunch of kids not knowing who or what they really are except they all play baseball. 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
What do you make of foreign based films where the actors play the role in their own language and accents?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on December 30, 2016, 01:58:04 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
What do you make of foreign based films where the actors play the role in their own language and accents?
was the enemy at the gates one were all the german and russian soldiers spoke with an american accent, bar jude law who spoke with an english accent???.   I thought that was a bit weird,  but logically why would they be speaking english in a russian accent i suppose :)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on December 30, 2016, 02:00:18 PM
Anyone seen assassins creed yet ? Wondering does it only appeal to gamers ?

2016 hasn't be a great year for film.. however  can't wait til 2017 - beauty and the beast and guardians of the galaxy 2.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 30, 2016, 03:23:34 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on December 30, 2016, 01:58:04 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
What do you make of foreign based films where the actors play the role in their own language and accents?
was the enemy at the gates one were all the german and russian soldiers spoke with an american accent, bar jude law who spoke with an english accent???.   I thought that was a bit weird,  but logically why would they be speaking english in a russian accent i suppose :)

Shit accents bother me more. Enemy at the gates is not a patch on Sean Connerys pure Scottish accent in the hunt for red October which is oft ridiculed.

As I said a shite attempt at a Russian/German accent would be worse, my favourite example of actors speaking however the f**k they want is in the grand Budapest hotel where there's this typical range of British and yank accents and then out of f**king nowhere there's this bogger Carlow accent thrown in. Rises a smile everytime I hear it. It's such a pleasure when your used to that shitty mid Atlantic accent beloved of Hollywood.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 04:07:52 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 30, 2016, 03:23:34 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on December 30, 2016, 01:58:04 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
What do you make of foreign based films where the actors play the role in their own language and accents?
was the enemy at the gates one were all the german and russian soldiers spoke with an american accent, bar jude law who spoke with an english accent???.   I thought that was a bit weird,  but logically why would they be speaking english in a russian accent i suppose :)

Shit accents bother me more. Enemy at the gates is not a patch on Sean Connerys pure Scottish accent in the hunt for red October which is oft ridiculed.

As I said a shite attempt at a Russian/German accent would be worse, my favourite example of actors speaking however the f**k they want is in the grand Budapest hotel where there's this typical range of British and yank accents and then out of f**king nowhere there's this bogger Carlow accent thrown in. Rises a smile everytime I hear it. It's such a pleasure when your used to that shitty mid Atlantic accent beloved of Hollywood.
Yeah that's the one.

Why not just get fluent speakers to play the roles? Didn't Tarantino use fluent speakers in Inglorious Basterds? Having said that, perhaps to German speakers, their dialogue might still have sounded terrible if it came through in a non-German accent.

Forgot about Connery in Red October. The English accents in Game of Thrones annoyed me too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AZOffaly on December 30, 2016, 04:20:23 PM
Went to see Rogue One yesterday. Top notch. Very well interwoven with what comes next too. I was wondering how they were not going to leave stuff hanging, and they did it very well.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2016, 04:44:33 PM
I watched the Rogue 1 Star film and thought it was just all too similar to The Force Awakens.  Deja vu.

Chirpy rebel, rogue, renegade republican terrorists escape from the clutches of legitimate government  and carry on a camapaign of terror and mayhem against the legitimate government, recklessly endangering the lives of civilians. Basically outnumbered  and out-weaponed,  the rebel republican terrorists find the government's defensive weak link and exploit it. Film  includes the post-final battle standby star wars' scene of female princess of some sorts (foolishly optimistically) gazing out to a bright future.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 30, 2016, 04:47:13 PM
Not normally one gor the Marvel comic movies but Deadpool was fantastic, very funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2016, 05:12:30 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 30, 2016, 03:23:34 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on December 30, 2016, 01:58:04 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
What do you make of foreign based films where the actors play the role in their own language and accents?
was the enemy at the gates one were all the german and russian soldiers spoke with an american accent, bar jude law who spoke with an english accent???.   I thought that was a bit weird,  but logically why would they be speaking english in a russian accent i suppose :)

Shit accents bother me more. Enemy at the gates is not a patch on Sean Connerys pure Scottish accent in the hunt for red October which is oft ridiculed.

As I said a shite attempt at a Russian/German accent would be worse, my favourite example of actors speaking however the f**k they want is in the grand Budapest hotel where there's this typical range of British and yank accents and then out of f**king nowhere there's this bogger Carlow accent thrown in. Rises a smile everytime I hear it. It's such a pleasure when your used to that shitty mid Atlantic accent beloved of Hollywood.
or Alexander the Great with Offaly accents ;D
a Cork actor playing a rogue from Belfast is not going to be able to satisfy exacting accent requirements, is he?
Accents aren't an issue for me in Enemy at the Gates, didn't bother me, though Bob Hoskins in yet another soviet general role might.
It's a work of fiction and  what lets it down is the poor quality CGI, also regular such scenes of typecast Soviet cannon fodder army recruits being brainwashed by bad propaganda amplified by loudspeakers, to commit suicidal onslaught after onslaught against the germans and then  there was the very soppy love story thrown into the mix, 
otherwise a very good entertaining and engaging film ;D

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 30, 2016, 05:21:52 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
What do you make of foreign based films where the actors play the role in their own language and accents?
Depends how it's done. Didn't the speak with English accents in Enemy at the Gates? I thought it worked well.

Paths to Glory was a bit confusing for me since we were supposed to be looking at a French regiment. The soldiers had English accents except for Kirk Douglas who kept his American accent. For authenticity I don't mind reading subtitles. Hence Das Boot is a favourite of mine (for a lot of reasons, like the keeping the cast encased in an actual sub and filming as their beards grew longer and skin grew paler).

The Irish accents in Alexander threw me off, big time. Casting Colin Farrell and Angelia Jolie as mother and son was bizarre and not a little creepy. The constant hopping around between three timelines was annoying. The battle scenes were unintelligible. God it was an awful film!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 30, 2016, 05:27:36 PM
The battle over Scarriff is one of the best space battles I've seen in a space movie. And I like how the new Star Wars films are getting better at obeying the laws of physics than the old ones. A lot more action is taking place in planetary atmospheres, so the ships fly like planes when they should fly like planes. In space they fly like spaceships. The Hammerhead Corvette scene was a stroke of cinematic genius, and you see the tactical prowess of the Mon Calamari in action.

One reviewer on youtube made a good point. In the old days you'd see a ship getting hit and then just blowing up. Now we get to see a ship being torn apart in far better detail, so you have a better sense of the scale of these giant ships. The Star Destroyers in the new films look bigger and more imposing than they did in the old ones. And the Death Star also looks far bigger. Previously you only saw it up close or far away depending on what models they made. Now you get to see it from all angles and in all positions, and they've made it look even more threatening.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 30, 2016, 05:36:06 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 30, 2016, 05:21:52 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2016, 11:39:30 PM
Thanks. Always wondered about the accuracy of Enemy at the Gates. Stunning to look at though, I enjoyed it as a film.
What do you make of foreign based films where the actors play the role in their own language and accents?
Depends how it's done. Didn't the speak with English accents in Enemy at the Gates? I thought it worked well.

Paths to Glory was a bit confusing for me since we were supposed to be looking at a French regiment. The soldiers had English accents except for Kirk Douglas who kept his American accent. For authenticity I don't mind reading subtitles. Hence Das Boot is a favourite of mine (for a lot of reasons, like the keeping the cast encased in an actual sub and filming as their beards grew longer and skin grew paler).

The Irish accents in Alexander threw me off, big time. Casting Colin Farrell and Angelia Jolie as mother and son was bizarre and not a little creepy. The constant hopping around between three timelines was annoying. The battle scenes were unintelligible. God it was an awful film!

Haven't watched it and doubt I will, same can be said for 'new' biblical/ancient films, as for me they not a patch on the classics, though I thought Gladiator was a cracking film....

As for the accents i much prefer they speak in their own tongue with subtitles, great World War Two film had Germans talking German Americans had their accents and English theirs! Das Boot is great because of its authenticity
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 05:55:50 PM
Main Street, you say it's a work of fiction but surely even in a work of fiction the director should make the film as realistic as possible. Characters speaking the language of the country they're from seems like a pretty basic requirement.

Eamonn, why do you think Russians/Germans speaking in English/American accents works well?

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the film at the time and I quickly accept that the director has taken the decision that he's taken, but from an artistic point of view it seems like a massive shortcut to take.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 30, 2016, 06:05:01 PM
Quick question that has probably being asked before but I've a young child and want to watch the Star Wars movies with him. What order do I do it in? The order they came out or sequence?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2016, 06:15:44 PM
People have said the order they came out in. They're wrong - the storyline is confusing enough, so chronological order (of the story) would be best.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 30, 2016, 07:37:43 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 05:55:50 PM
Main Street, you say it's a work of fiction but surely even in a work of fiction the director should make the film as realistic as possible. Characters speaking the language of the country they're from seems like a pretty basic requirement.
Enemy at the Gates  had mainly Russian and  German characters and you expect as a minimum that the actors speak the language of the country their characters are from  ???

Even when speaking the correct language of the character, did we not have a Michael Collins played by an actor with a strong Dublin accent, Brendan Gleeson? Just because someone from outer Hicksville might be fooled by the main irish character being played by an actor having an irish accent, doesn't fool me. If  authenticity of accent/language mattered so much to you, you would not be able to appreciate many films.
Not many actors have the linguistic authenticity of a Niall Toibin.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on December 30, 2016, 07:49:04 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2016, 07:37:43 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 05:55:50 PM
Main Street, you say it's a work of fiction but surely even in a work of fiction the director should make the film as realistic as possible. Characters speaking the language of the country they're from seems like a pretty basic requirement.
Enemy at the Gates  had mainly Russian and  German characters and you expect as a minimum that the actors speak the language of the country their characters are from  ???

Even when speaking the correct language of the character, did we not have a Michael Collins played by an actor with a strong Dublin accent, Brendan Gleeson? Just because someone from outer Hicksville might be fooled by the main irish character being played by an actor having an irish accent, doesn't fool me. If  authenticity of accent/language mattered so much to you, you would not be able to appreciate many films.
Not many actors have the linguistic authenticity of a Niall Toibin.

No.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 30, 2016, 08:01:28 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 05:55:50 PM
Eamonn, why do you think Russians/Germans speaking in English/American accents works well?

I don't like them speaking with American accents, but an English accent works well enough for me. At least they got the right side of the world. Next step up from that is speaking English with a German/Russian accent, but best of all is in the native tongue with subtitles.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 30, 2016, 08:03:49 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on December 30, 2016, 06:05:01 PM
Quick question that has probably being asked before but I've a young child and want to watch the Star Wars movies with him. What order do I do it in? The order they came out or sequence?

Doesn't really matter as long as you skip the prequels. They're worthless and I hope they get removed from canon and re-done.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 30, 2016, 08:05:07 PM
Quote from: Hardy on December 30, 2016, 07:49:04 PM
No.

If Liam Neeson had played Michael Collins in his native Ballymena accent, that'd have been hilarious.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 11:53:13 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2016, 07:37:43 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 05:55:50 PM
Main Street, you say it's a work of fiction but surely even in a work of fiction the director should make the film as realistic as possible. Characters speaking the language of the country they're from seems like a pretty basic requirement.
Enemy at the Gates  had mainly Russian and  German characters and you expect as a minimum that the actors speak the language of the country their characters are from  ???

Even when speaking the correct language of the character, did we not have a Michael Collins played by an actor with a strong Dublin accent, Brendan Gleeson? Just because someone from outer Hicksville might be fooled by the main irish character being played by an actor having an irish accent, doesn't fool me. If  authenticity of accent/language mattered so much to you, you would not be able to appreciate many films.
Not many actors have the linguistic authenticity of a Niall Toibin.
Not sure what the emoji is about. Cast Russian and German actors is what I meant.

And I clearly said it doesn't bother me that much. I'm just surprised that it's done.

I think enough has been said about your Michael Collins comment  :-X
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Linkbox on December 31, 2016, 04:15:48 AM
Sing Street. Good enough. Bonus points for the music. Lost the run of itself with the ending.

Eye in the sky. Very good thriller. Last one from the brilliant Alan Rickman.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on December 31, 2016, 06:21:57 AM
Quote from: Hardy on December 30, 2016, 07:49:04 PM
Quote from: Main Street on December 30, 2016, 07:37:43 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on December 30, 2016, 05:55:50 PM
Main Street, you say it's a work of fiction but surely even in a work of fiction the director should make the film as realistic as possible. Characters speaking the language of the country they're from seems like a pretty basic requirement.
Enemy at the Gates  had mainly Russian and  German characters and you expect as a minimum that the actors speak the language of the country their characters are from  ???

Even when speaking the correct language of the character, did we not have a Michael Collins played by an actor with a strong Dublin accent, Brendan Gleeson? Just because someone from outer Hicksville might be fooled by the main irish character being played by an actor having an irish accent, doesn't fool me. If  authenticity of accent/language mattered so much to you, you would not be able to appreciate many films.
Not many actors have the linguistic authenticity of a Niall Toibin.

No.

http://www.rte.ie/archives/2016/0808/807723-brendan-gleeson-is-michael-collins/
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 04, 2017, 10:11:22 PM
Watched Captain Philips. Good movie with a couple excellent performances. Also watched Green Room which is a violent thriller. However it is excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on January 04, 2017, 10:17:30 PM
Had the misfortune of watching Bridget Jones baby the other night, sweet Jesus!!

My woman couldn't master Kodi but she's a dab hand with the IPTV player, the quality of films we watch will go down hill sharply..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 05, 2017, 09:32:17 AM
Let the wife pick the film on our latest cinema trip.  I wanted to go see Sully but no, we ended up at Collateral Beauty (Will Smith and Ed Norton).  Sure didnt she cry throughout the last half of it fs! As chick flicks go, i've seen worse but i would hardly be recommending it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 05, 2017, 09:43:57 AM
Over Christmas

David Brent - 6/10. Disappointed tbh. Love the show. Not the same without Merchant involved

Deepwater Horizon - 7.5/10. Very good

Sully - 7.5/10. Again, very good

Inferno - 6.5/10. Watchable

Jack Reacher 2 - 6.4 - Decent enough, not as good as the first







Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 05, 2017, 12:55:54 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 05, 2017, 09:43:57 AM
Over Christmas

David Brent - 6/10. Disappointed tbh. Love the show. Not the same without Merchant involved

Deepwater Horizon - 7.5/10. Very good

Sully - 7.5/10. Again, very good


Inferno - 6.5/10. Watchable

Jack Reacher 2 - 6.4 - Decent enough, not as good as the first
Would agree with Deepwater Horizon and Sully. I thought Inferno was pure dung. Don't think I'll bother with Brent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 15, 2017, 12:10:02 PM
Seen la La land , it has all the glitz, old Hollywood, and the last 20mins is quite spectular.. and v good songs but I wouldn't have tipped it for best film oscar.. I thought Denzil's Fences was better.
Also watched young offenders and really enjoyed it, ya can't beat the north cork city accent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 16, 2017, 10:01:14 AM
Anyone seen Silence or Live by Night??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 16, 2017, 10:14:47 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 04, 2017, 10:11:22 PM
Watched Captain Philips. Good movie with a couple excellent performances. Also watched Green Room which is a violent thriller. However it is excellent.

I was puzzled by how easy it was for the pirates to initially board the vessel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 16, 2017, 12:12:47 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 16, 2017, 10:01:14 AM
Anyone seen Silence or Live by Night??


Dubious about live by night ... sienna millar doing a west cork accent ?  :-X
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 16, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Patriots Day - very good. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Trap on January 16, 2017, 01:04:52 PM
LA LA LAND- DONT AND I MEAN DONT LET HER TALK YOU INTO IT!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: illdecide on January 16, 2017, 04:01:43 PM
Watched the Prisoners last night on TV3...the ending was weird or disappointing or bad or sh1t...the list could go on
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 16, 2017, 04:16:07 PM
Free state of Jones. Quite a good show and based on a true story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 17, 2017, 08:48:44 PM
Anyone see Manchester by the Sea. Hearing good reports but mostly from a female perspective.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on January 17, 2017, 08:58:25 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 16, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Patriots Day - very good. 8/10
Good to hear, have been looking forward to watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 17, 2017, 09:43:15 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 17, 2017, 08:58:25 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 16, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Patriots Day - very good. 8/10
Good to hear, have been looking forward to watching it.
Good quality torrent available.
Enjoyed it, some aspects of the story didn't know about, mad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bannside on January 17, 2017, 10:36:03 PM
Went to see La La Land and was seriously underwhelmed. Couldn't recommend it to anyone. If Mamma Mia (6.5) was a pleasant singalong with a large dollop of feelgood factor this claptrap is a 4 at best and possibly that is being generous.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: PW Nally on January 18, 2017, 03:00:45 AM
Arrival, top class movie. Not normally into sci-fi futuristic stuff but a good story well told and Amy Adams immense in the lead role. 9.99/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 18, 2017, 01:31:01 PM
Magnigicent 7- worth a 7. Fun watch. Throwback to childhood westerns with a great cast with good chemistry
Kickboxer Vengeance. 4 - was hoping for some childhood nostalgia - Van Damme, Kickboxer remake...some funny parts in tribute to the original but not a patch on the original at the same time...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on January 18, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Seen Moana recently and its one of the best cartoons ive seen in a long time 9/10 for me.

Passengers was good solid entertaining movie I thought, 7.5/10

Arrival is 9.5/10 for me, brilliant original sci-fi

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is 9.5/10 excellent and hilarious
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 18, 2017, 02:12:51 PM
Agree about arrival. I thought it was great.  Very original.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 18, 2017, 02:17:00 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 18, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Seen Moana recently and its one of the best cartoons ive seen in a long time 9/10 for me.

Passengers was good solid entertaining movie I thought, 7.5/10

Arrival is 9.5/10 for me, brilliant original sci-fi

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is 9.5/10 excellent and hilarious
Agree, quality.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on January 19, 2017, 02:56:16 PM
Really looking forward to Trainspotting 2 in a way I have never done for any other film. Meeting of Begby and Renton will  be interesting I would think.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 19, 2017, 03:05:24 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 18, 2017, 02:17:00 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 18, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Seen Moana recently and its one of the best cartoons ive seen in a long time 9/10 for me.

Passengers was good solid entertaining movie I thought, 7.5/10

Arrival is 9.5/10 for me, brilliant original sci-fi

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is 9.5/10 excellent and hilarious
Agree, quality.
Really enjoyed it as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 19, 2017, 09:07:50 PM
Saw Passengers at the weekend. Top notch. Great story and mostly good physics too, despite a few little bloopers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on January 23, 2017, 11:37:15 PM
Went and seen 'Split' at the weekend, really good movie, no bother recommending it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 24, 2017, 01:11:35 AM
Saw the Founder last night. All about the people who started McDonalds. Great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 24, 2017, 01:30:59 AM
I'm not comfortable with this many positive reviews on one page lads there's bound to be a turkey or two out there as well!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on January 24, 2017, 02:04:02 PM
The oscar nominations are in ...

Arrival -9/10
Fences -9/10
Hell or high water 9/10
Hackshaw ridge 8/10
Hidden figures 8/10
Lion (I haven't seen it yet )
La la land 7.5/10
Moonlight 8/10
Manchester by the sea 8/10

All v different films no big stand outs for me this year, but I'd go with fences and Denzil for actor win.
Not nominated but I really enjoyed 'Jackie'..

And congratulations to Ruth negga on her leading actress nomination.. she's come a long way from love/hate.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Puckoon on January 24, 2017, 03:29:41 PM
Quote from: bannside on January 17, 2017, 10:36:03 PM
Went to see La La Land and was seriously underwhelmed. Couldn't recommend it to anyone. If Mamma Mia (6.5) was a pleasant singalong with a large dollop of feelgood factor this claptrap is a 4 at best and possibly that is being generous.

Hard to know what to really expect from it, it wasn't the worst I've seen.

Ties Titanic with 14 oscar nominations
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 24, 2017, 03:31:48 PM
2016 was a particularly poor year for movies i think, im hoping for big things from Trainspotting to try and turn things around for 2017.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on January 24, 2017, 04:38:08 PM
I was disappointed with Arrival. I can't understand all the fuss, Oscar nomination, 8.3 IMDB score etc. Totally forgettable, muddled, no tension, unsympathetic characters and I didn't care (or understand) what happened.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on January 24, 2017, 05:33:51 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 18, 2017, 02:04:49 PM
Seen Moana recently and its one of the best cartoons ive seen in a long time 9/10 for me.

Passengers was good solid entertaining movie I thought, 7.5/10

Arrival is 9.5/10 for me, brilliant original sci-fi

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is 9.5/10 excellent and hilarious

I enjoyed Moana too. My two young kids are obsessed! Some very good songs in it as well from yer man who wrote and starred in Hamilton.

Animated movies, especially from Disney, have really improved following the success of Toy Story, Shrek etc., and not just in terms of graphics. Stories work much better on both adult and child levels.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 25, 2017, 12:28:41 PM
Watched Supersonic last night. I thought it very interesting.  The 2 brothers are obviously cockheads but for some reason i enjoy listening to their shite talk.

Was very suprised at the amount of video footage of them from the early years of Oasis.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: In hiding on January 27, 2017, 11:22:44 PM
Any views on T2
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 27, 2017, 11:39:03 PM
Just back from watching it. Underwhelming but ok, wasn't expecting much tbh - which is pretty much the central message of the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 28, 2017, 07:25:19 PM
Innocents 2016  https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_innocents_2016/ (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_innocents_2016/)  A French film  set in immediate post war  of SU occupied Poland, about a French red cross doctor who becomes a shared part of a nearby convent, helping them deal with the physical and psychic aftermath of Soviet soldiers repeated brutal sexual assaults enacted upon them. It's based on events recorded in a French doctor's diary from that place and time.

It's an outstanding film which covers the subtle multi layers involved in that part of history  with an objective sympathy. Considering the storyline there are no graphic depictions of rape, there is no need.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 28, 2017, 07:30:06 PM
Wouldnt be as up to date as youse lads on the movie front but caught up with Argo....excellent show...about the hostages in Tehran.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2017, 07:43:36 PM
Argo fcuk yourself. It's a good show alright.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 28, 2017, 08:01:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2017, 07:43:36 PM
Argo fcuk yourself. It's a good show alright.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on January 28, 2017, 10:19:52 PM
Quote from: In hiding on January 27, 2017, 11:22:44 PM
Any views on T2
Great
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 29, 2017, 12:05:59 AM
Thought Argo was typical yank-w**k shite about the glorious competence of the CIA.

Just out of t2. Seen a middling review here and a mediocre enough IMDb and rotten tomatoes ratings so was I was prepared to be disappointed by it. Must say the opposite though. Not just as brilliant as trainspotting but a brilliant blend of comedy and tradgedy all the same. The ending is somewhat weak but doesn't diminish the film all that much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 29, 2017, 12:15:24 AM
Quote from: trileacman on January 29, 2017, 12:05:59 AM
Thought Argo was typical yank-w**k shite about the glorious competence of the CIA.

Just out of t2. Seen a middling review here and a mediocre enough IMDb and rotten tomatoes ratings so was I was prepared to be disappointed by it. Must say the opposite though. Not just as brilliant as trainspotting but a brilliant blend of comedy and tradgedy all the same. The ending is somewhat weak but doesn't diminish the film all that much.

Good to see you're keeping up the ole yank beating tradition...it's a fuckin movie....it was good entertainment...easy to watch.get over yourself...

What are you gonna say next....typical Brit bastards coming over ridin our women and shooting our men in Ryan's Daughter.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 29, 2017, 12:31:18 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 29, 2017, 12:15:24 AM
Quote from: trileacman on January 29, 2017, 12:05:59 AM
Thought Argo was typical yank-w**k shite about the glorious competence of the CIA.

Just out of t2. Seen a middling review here and a mediocre enough IMDb and rotten tomatoes ratings so was I was prepared to be disappointed by it. Must say the opposite though. Not just as brilliant as trainspotting but a brilliant blend of comedy and tradgedy all the same. The ending is somewhat weak but doesn't diminish the film all that much.

Good to see you're keeping up the ole yank beating tradition...it's a fuckin movie....it was good entertainment...easy to watch.get over yourself...

What are you gonna say next....typical Brit b**tards coming over ridin our women and shooting our men in Ryan's Daughter.....

What the fcuks got you so annoyed? I didn't like Argo, its only an opinion. Some lad earlier said he thought t2 was underwhelming, I didn't feel the need to throw a hissy fit about it.

Calm your tits.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: 5 Sams on January 29, 2017, 01:04:31 AM
Not annoyed and my tits are grand... ;) Later dude :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Gold on January 29, 2017, 02:03:58 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 27, 2017, 11:39:03 PM
Just back from watching it. Underwhelming but ok, wasn't expecting much tbh - which is pretty much the central message of the movie.

Agreed
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: general_lee on January 31, 2017, 05:04:51 PM
Trainspotting was a masterclass so T2 was never going to come close. Still a very good watch and worth going to see.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on January 31, 2017, 05:10:05 PM
Quote from: trileacman on January 29, 2017, 12:31:18 AM
Quote from: 5 Sams on January 29, 2017, 12:15:24 AM
Quote from: trileacman on January 29, 2017, 12:05:59 AM
Thought Argo was typical yank-w**k shite about the glorious competence of the CIA.

Just out of t2. Seen a middling review here and a mediocre enough IMDb and rotten tomatoes ratings so was I was prepared to be disappointed by it. Must say the opposite though. Not just as brilliant as trainspotting but a brilliant blend of comedy and tradgedy all the same. The ending is somewhat weak but doesn't diminish the film all that much.

Good to see you're keeping up the ole yank beating tradition...it's a fuckin movie....it was good entertainment...easy to watch.get over yourself...

What are you gonna say next....typical Brit b**tards coming over ridin our women and shooting our men in Ryan's Daughter.....

What the fcuks got you so annoyed? I didn't like Argo, its only an opinion. Some lad earlier said he thought t2 was underwhelming, I didn't feel the need to throw a hissy fit about it.

Calm your tits.
Couldn't agree more with trileacman about Argo. Grand for the first hour and then deteriorated into predictable tripe. Affleck seems to love casting himself as the hero.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 31, 2017, 10:20:16 PM
I watched Dead Man's Shoes for the first time there. Very good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 01, 2017, 08:00:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 31, 2017, 10:20:16 PM
I watched Dead Man's Shoes for the first time there. Very good show.

Great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: straightred on February 01, 2017, 10:49:06 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

its a great movie. My favorite so far as I work my way through the screeners. I'm a sucker for movies that are based on true stories
One from a few months ago - Hell or High water is decent.
Arrival is garbage
Fences is good but probably only because Denzel Washington is fantastic in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on February 01, 2017, 11:16:39 AM
Arrival - 5/10 - maybe its just me but it confused the shit outta me at the end. Up until that I was disappointed, a lot of fuss made over it.
Manchester by The Sea - 8.5/10 - A hard watch but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Found myself laughing at a fair few scenes (one in particular) and sorta felt like a shouldn't been. Casey Affleck has the Best Actor Oscar in the bag.
Moana - 7/10 - Not as good as predecesors but bright, sunny and fun. Made me want to book a holiday after it was over.
Sing Street - 9/10 - A gem of a film and a great soundtrack. I defy you not to foot tap along to this one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on February 01, 2017, 11:45:56 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 01, 2017, 08:00:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 31, 2017, 10:20:16 PM
I watched Dead Man's Shoes for the first time there. Very good show.

Great show.
(https://media4.giphy.com/media/xT0BKk9aPtLzKJiUi4/200.gif#16)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 01, 2017, 12:12:10 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

No but very good all the same. Vince Vaughan was poorly cast.

My own top War Movies in no particular order.

Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Inglorious Basterds, A Bridge Too Far, Life is Beautiful, Battle of Britain, Das Boot, Full Metal Jacket, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Letters from Imo Jima, Glory, The Longest Day, From Here To Eternity




Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DownFanatic on February 01, 2017, 01:16:18 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 01, 2017, 11:45:56 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 01, 2017, 08:00:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 31, 2017, 10:20:16 PM
I watched Dead Man's Shoes for the first time there. Very good show.

Great show.
(https://media4.giphy.com/media/xT0BKk9aPtLzKJiUi4/200.gif#16)

One of my favourite films of all time. It has real edge to it.
Also particularly like the Australian indie show Animal Kingdom.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on February 01, 2017, 01:24:34 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 01, 2017, 12:12:10 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

No but very good all the same. Vince Vaughan was poorly cast.

My own top War Movies in no particular order.

Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Inglorious Basterds, A Bridge Too Far, Life is Beautiful, Battle of Britain, Das Boot, Full Metal Jacket, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Letters from Imo Jima, Glory, The Longest Day, From Here To Eternity

Love a decent war movie myself,there's a few on your list I haven't watched yet so must look them up.
I would add Hamburger Hill and Escape from Sobibor as some of my favourite war movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on February 01, 2017, 01:35:42 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on February 01, 2017, 01:16:18 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on February 01, 2017, 11:45:56 AM
Quote from: ONeill on February 01, 2017, 08:00:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 31, 2017, 10:20:16 PM
I watched Dead Man's Shoes for the first time there. Very good show.

Great show.
(https://media4.giphy.com/media/xT0BKk9aPtLzKJiUi4/200.gif#16)

One of my favourite films of all time. It has real edge to it.
Also particularly like the Australian indie show Animal Kingdom.

Yeah Animal Kingdom is a great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2017, 01:39:00 PM
Whilst they aren't *serious* war movies I can't resist a bit of Kelly's Heroes, Where Eagles Dare or The Dirty Dozen.

I'll throw in Born on the Fourth of July, The Deer Hunter, The Great Escape and Saving Private Ryan.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 01, 2017, 12:12:10 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

No but very good all the same. Vince Vaughan was poorly cast.

My own top War Movies in no particular order.

Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Inglorious Basterds, A Bridge Too Far, Life is Beautiful, Battle of Britain, Das Boot, Full Metal Jacket, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Letters from Imo Jima, Glory, The Longest Day, From Here To Eternity

Yeah I thought VV just took the character from Full Metal Jacket and tried to be him in a failed attempt. Had they got that character a bit better it might have helped.

Inglorious is a very good show, watched it recently and then followed it up by revisiting the Hateful 8.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on February 01, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 01, 2017, 12:12:10 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

No but very good all the same. Vince Vaughan was poorly cast.

My own top War Movies in no particular order.

Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Inglorious Basterds, A Bridge Too Far, Life is Beautiful, Battle of Britain, Das Boot, Full Metal Jacket, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Letters from Imo Jima, Glory, The Longest Day, From Here To Eternity

Yeah I thought VV just took the character from Full Metal Jacket and tried to be him in a failed attempt. Had they got that character a bit better it might have helped.

Inglorious is a very good show, watched it recently and then followed it up by revisiting the Hateful 8.

What are the thoughts on this? I thought it was awful and possibly the worst Tarantino film yet (And I've watched Death Proof).
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Post by: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 02:24:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 01, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 01, 2017, 12:12:10 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

No but very good all the same. Vince Vaughan was poorly cast.

My own top War Movies in no particular order.

Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Inglorious Basterds, A Bridge Too Far, Life is Beautiful, Battle of Britain, Das Boot, Full Metal Jacket, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Letters from Imo Jima, Glory, The Longest Day, From Here To Eternity

Yeah I thought VV just took the character from Full Metal Jacket and tried to be him in a failed attempt. Had they got that character a bit better it might have helped.

Inglorious is a very good show, watched it recently and then followed it up by revisiting the Hateful 8.

What are the thoughts on this? I thought it was awful and possibly the worst Tarantino film yet (And I've watched Death Proof).

I'm still a little confused about it after a few viewings now, not sure what to make of it.
It did lead me to re-watching Django which have to say I really enjoy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 01, 2017, 04:15:18 PM
The great wall.
A bit of fun until the monsters arrived which quite frankly looked sh?te - think of the key master and gate keeper beasts from ghostbusters and you are there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: AZOffaly on February 01, 2017, 04:25:53 PM
Anyone watch Ms Peregrine's home for peculiar children? I watched it with the little lad at the weekend. Obviously completely fantastical, but a good auld yarn all the same.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 01, 2017, 07:17:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 01, 2017, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 01, 2017, 12:12:10 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 01, 2017, 09:51:18 AM
Hacksaw Ridge - watchable but not one of my top war picks

No but very good all the same. Vince Vaughan was poorly cast.

My own top War Movies in no particular order.

Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Inglorious Basterds, A Bridge Too Far, Life is Beautiful, Battle of Britain, Das Boot, Full Metal Jacket, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Letters from Imo Jima, Glory, The Longest Day, From Here To Eternity

Yeah I thought VV just took the character from Full Metal Jacket and tried to be him in a failed attempt. Had they got that character a bit better it might have helped.

Inglorious is a very good show, watched it recently and then followed it up by revisiting the Hateful 8.

What are the thoughts on this? I thought it was awful and possibly the worst Tarantino film yet (And I've watched Death Proof).

Hate Tarantinos stuff. Just can't warm to any of it, admittedly I haven't seen reservoir dogs but just find all the other stuff incl Jackie brown over-rated.

I'd add 3 kings and the thin red line to that list of top notch war films. Since you have life is beautiful on that I'd probably add schindlers list to it too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2017, 08:52:39 PM
Forgot about Thin Red Line. I don't think I have seen it since the cinema but it was much better than I think the reviews suggested at the time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 04, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
Any views on passengers ?  Is it worth a watch ? Hasn't gone down well with critics.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 04, 2017, 04:40:00 PM
Glory is a very underrated war movie. Based on the black slaves fighting during the American civil war. Denzil is amazing in it.

Saving Private Ryan's opening 30mins will be hard to beat.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 04, 2017, 05:06:27 PM
Glory is fantastic made even better by the soundtrack which is one of the best ever
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Post by: gallsman on February 04, 2017, 09:11:17 PM
Matthew Broderick is as shite as he ever is in it though.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on February 04, 2017, 10:17:01 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 04, 2017, 09:11:17 PM
Matthew Broderick is as shite as he ever is in it though.

Poor casting but Denzil was superb more than made up for it. One of my favourite movies of all time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 04, 2017, 10:55:21 PM
Quote from: Hardy on January 24, 2017, 04:38:08 PM
I was disappointed with Arrival. I can't understand all the fuss, Oscar nomination, 8.3 IMDB score etc. Totally forgettable, muddled, no tension, unsympathetic characters and I didn't care (or understand) what happened.
Watched it this evening & thoroughly enjoyed it. Good  Sci Fi but nothing extraordinary.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on February 04, 2017, 11:19:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 17, 2017, 08:58:25 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on January 16, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Patriots Day - very good. 8/10
Good to hear, have been looking forward to watching it.
Match of the Day wasn't on tonight so I watched Patriots Day.
Very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 05, 2017, 12:40:11 PM
Echo what has been said about Glory. As good a war film that has ever been made. Three Kings excellent as was Kellys Heroes before it and which it is basically a remake of.

Zulu, The Great Escape, Platoon, AN, Das Boot, Where Eagles Dare, Paths of Glory  all excellent as are many others.

Hurt Locker dung. Thin Red Line far too arty for me.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 01:18:09 PM
Hamburger Hill is a decent Vietnam War movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on February 05, 2017, 01:21:02 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 01:18:09 PM
Hamburger Hill is a decent Vietnam War movie.
I said that about 2 pages back!

Hurt Locker is excellent btw way Canalman!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 05, 2017, 05:04:23 PM
Finally gave sing street a go was expecting nothing special but actually really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maigheo on February 05, 2017, 05:41:27 PM
Talking to a nam vet a few years ago and he said that Hamburger hill was the closest depiction of the Vietnam war that he had seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 06:35:07 PM
Quote from: maigheo on February 05, 2017, 05:41:27 PM
Talking to a nam vet a few years ago and he said that Hamburger hill was the closest depiction of the Vietnam war that he had seen.

I visited the site of the battle when I was travelling around Vietnam on motorbikes. Wee lads were selling marines dog tags. I got a couple and have been meaning to look up the fellas who they belonged to. The tour guide was a Vietnamese solider who fought for the Americans. Class experience.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on February 05, 2017, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 01:18:09 PM
Hamburger Hill is a decent Vietnam War movie.

Unwatchable cliche-ridden rubbish.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yZOLq82m2Ks

Frankie Boyle pretty much sums up all Vietnam war movies in this sketch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 07:32:58 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on February 05, 2017, 06:55:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 05, 2017, 01:18:09 PM
Hamburger Hill is a decent Vietnam War movie.

Unwatchable cliche-ridden rubbish.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yZOLq82m2Ks

Frankie Boyle pretty much sums up all Vietnam war movies in this sketch.

It's decent enough in my opinion. Never said it was the best film of all time or anything.

Anyone remember the programme 'Tour of Duty'? I remember thinking it was class when I was a wee lad. Probably a load of shite if I watched it now.

Always loved the intro and the music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6fcd--354 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6fcd--354)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 05, 2017, 08:46:42 PM
A few that haven't been mention, Cross of Iron, Casualties of War, Tora Tora Tora, We were soldiers... add in a few favourites Platoon, a bridge too far, Das boot, and Saving private Ryan
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 06, 2017, 09:42:14 AM
Watched Live by Night. Thank god I streamed it and didnt go to the cinema to see it!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fuzzman on February 06, 2017, 05:18:05 PM
Watched Don't Breathe over the weekend.
A film about these 3 young kids who break into a blind man's house.
Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on February 07, 2017, 08:27:04 AM
Watched Hacksaw Ridge last night. I thought it was very good. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 07, 2017, 10:19:00 AM
Quote from: laoislad on February 07, 2017, 08:27:04 AM
Watched Hacksaw Ridge last night. I thought it was very good. 8/10

Yep, cinema for kacksaw Ridge last night too.  Would agree with the 8/10.  Too much shite at the start for me.  Also the film makes it out like Okinawa was his 1st experience of WW2 when Wikipedia tells me different.

Also watched Girl on the Train recently. Keek. 4/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 09, 2017, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: leenie on February 04, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
Any views on passengers ?  Is it worth a watch ? Hasn't gone down well with critics.

Some of ye could have answered and saved me the last two hours
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 10, 2017, 11:02:46 AM
Quote from: leenie on February 09, 2017, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: leenie on February 04, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
Any views on passengers ?  Is it worth a watch ? Hasn't gone down well with critics.

Some of ye could have answered and saved me the last two hours

Had it down for this weekend, is it to be avoided then?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 10, 2017, 11:14:29 AM
I watched it one night during the week and didn't think it was that bad, or that good.  Could have done a lot more with it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 10, 2017, 11:19:55 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 10, 2017, 11:14:29 AM
I watched it one night during the week and didn't think it was that bad, or that good.  Could have done a lot more with it.

It was ok not terrible but wouldnt watch it again sort of thing
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 10, 2017, 11:27:19 AM
Anyone for John Wick 2?  ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 10, 2017, 11:57:01 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 10, 2017, 11:27:19 AM
Anyone for John Wick 2?  ???

Certainly am. loved the 1st one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 10, 2017, 01:33:47 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 10, 2017, 11:57:01 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 10, 2017, 11:27:19 AM
Anyone for John Wick 2?  ???

Certainly am. loved the 1st one.

Loved the first one too.  Manchester By The Sea any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Up The Middle on February 10, 2017, 01:39:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 10, 2017, 01:33:47 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 10, 2017, 11:57:01 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 10, 2017, 11:27:19 AM
Anyone for John Wick 2?  ???

Certainly am. loved the 1st one.

Loved the first one too.  Manchester By The Sea any good?

I thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 10, 2017, 01:49:52 PM
Quote from: Up The Middle on February 10, 2017, 01:39:27 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 10, 2017, 01:33:47 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 10, 2017, 11:57:01 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 10, 2017, 11:27:19 AM
Anyone for John Wick 2?  ???

Certainly am. loved the 1st one.

Loved the first one too.  Manchester By The Sea any good?

I thought it was very good.
It has had good reviews. A lot of good screeners about for these movies on Kodi etc at the minute?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 10, 2017, 01:50:27 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 10, 2017, 11:02:46 AM
Quote from: leenie on February 09, 2017, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: leenie on February 04, 2017, 01:13:11 PM
Any views on passengers ?  Is it worth a watch ? Hasn't gone down well with critics.

Some of ye could have answered and saved me the last two hours

Had it down for this weekend, is it to be avoided then?

Visually it's good but the plot lacks thrills/ suspense. I seen somewhere it's was described as titanic in space .. which for me sums it up.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Farrandeelin on February 10, 2017, 01:58:07 PM
Haven't seen Trainspotting. Would you need to in order to see Trainspotting 2?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on February 10, 2017, 02:03:38 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 10, 2017, 01:58:07 PM
Haven't seen Trainspotting. Would you need to in order to see Trainspotting 2?

I haven't seen T2 but any review I've read or heard has clearly said it relies heavily on the first so you would need to see it before taking on the second.

Either way you should have watched the original Trainspotting by this stage!! It's superb!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: From the Bunker on February 10, 2017, 02:38:40 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on February 10, 2017, 01:58:07 PM
Haven't seen Trainspotting. Would you need to in order to see Trainspotting 2?

I'd expect so, to get the full value of T2! The main characters are in both.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 11, 2017, 01:24:28 AM
Quote from: Orior on January 16, 2017, 10:14:47 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 04, 2017, 10:11:22 PM
Watched Captain Philips. Good movie with a couple excellent performances. Also watched Green Room which is a violent thriller. However it is excellent.

I was puzzled by how easy it was for the pirates to initially board the vessel.

One of the hoses broke.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on February 11, 2017, 09:54:27 AM
Watched Arrival twice. It's a mind-bender. Once you get your head around non-linear time then you have to consider the decision she made at the end. Plenty of cringey flaws but I liked it a quare bit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Canalman on February 13, 2017, 09:19:29 AM
Seen T2 at the weekend. Ok as a film in itself, much better because it is  an add on to the original if that makes sense. Glad I went to see it .


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 13, 2017, 10:01:10 AM
Fences. I personally thought it was very good with some cracking performances.  The wife on the other hand, hated it... so there ya go.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 13, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 13, 2017, 10:01:10 AM
Fences. I personally thought it was very good with some cracking performances.  The wife on the other hand, hated it... so there ya go.

It's been my favorite so far regarding award season films, thought Denzil was outstanding in it .. still predicting oscar win for it, thou it has not won any of the other awards yet (globes/bafta etc$
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on February 13, 2017, 11:51:28 AM
Quote from: Canalman on February 13, 2017, 09:19:29 AM
Seen T2 at the weekend. Ok as a film in itself, much better because it is  an add on to the original if that makes sense. Glad I went to see it .
Perfectly summarised.

I can't imagine anyone that didn't see the original back in the day will enjoy the new one that much.

Unashamedly nostalgic which I, for once, loved.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Longshanks on February 13, 2017, 11:55:40 AM
Watched Hacksaw Ridge at the weekend, thought it was great and stuck very closely to the true story which makes it all the more amazing. the war scenes are among the best I have seen since saving private ryan if not better.
Personally think Mel Gibson should get oscar for best director for it, no fan of la la land.

Always think true sign of a great film is one you would watch again and also would it be as good in 15-20 years and la la land doesn't do it for me in either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 14, 2017, 12:33:26 AM
Quote from: leenie on February 13, 2017, 11:31:25 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 13, 2017, 10:01:10 AM
Fences. I personally thought it was very good with some cracking performances.  The wife on the other hand, hated it... so there ya go.

It's been my favorite so far regarding award season films, thought Denzil was outstanding in it .. still predicting oscar win for it, thou it has not won any of the other awards yet (globes/bafta etc$

Viola Davis won a bafta for her performance in fences.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on February 14, 2017, 11:00:10 AM
True but for a supporting role, don't know why she's not in leading actress catergory..
Meant to say they haven't won anything in the big 5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 07, 2017, 08:49:26 PM
Watched Suicide Squad the weekend. I enjoyed it. If it had a proper villain would have being excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 08, 2017, 07:43:42 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 07, 2017, 08:49:26 PM
Watched Suicide Squad the weekend. I enjoyed it. If it had a proper villain would have being excellent.

It was ok not as bad as I feared. The Joker was cap. 
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Post by: Tony Baloney on March 08, 2017, 08:35:08 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on March 08, 2017, 07:43:42 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 07, 2017, 08:49:26 PM
Watched Suicide Squad the weekend. I enjoyed it. If it had a proper villain would have being excellent.

It was ok not as bad as I feared. The Joker was cap.
Listen lads take Margot Robbie out of it and would you still say it was ok.  :-*
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Post by: mrdeeds on March 08, 2017, 07:32:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 08, 2017, 08:35:08 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on March 08, 2017, 07:43:42 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 07, 2017, 08:49:26 PM
Watched Suicide Squad the weekend. I enjoyed it. If it had a proper villain would have being excellent.

It was ok not as bad as I feared. The Joker was cap.
Listen lads take Margot Robbie out of it and would you still say it was ok.  :-*

She definitely helped. Will Smith was good in it. The superheroes were good but the villain was shocking. Scriptwriter should be ashamed.
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Post by: The Iceman on March 16, 2017, 12:06:35 PM
Logan
Great show. The best of his series by a country mile. Great action, great story, solid performances. 8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on March 16, 2017, 01:23:58 PM
The Founder, not sure if has been mentioned before as its been around a little while. Its the story behind McDonalds a lot of it I was aware of but a very good watch none the less. I watched it twice this week, once when I couldn't sleep the other night and again after I recommended it to the mrs and arrived home as her and the lad watched it last night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stew on March 16, 2017, 03:50:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 16, 2017, 01:23:58 PM
The Founder, not sure if has been mentioned before as its been around a little while. Its the story behind McDonalds a lot of it I was aware of but a very good watch none the less. I watched it twice this week, once when I couldn't sleep the other night and again after I recommended it to the mrs and arrived home as her and the lad watched it last night.

I never realized the Crocs were such hypocrites, both of them, still, they did some tremendous things with their fortune.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 16, 2017, 04:08:10 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 16, 2017, 12:06:35 PM
Logan
Great show. The best of his series by a country mile. Great action, great story, solid performances. 8/10

Watched it in cinema. Brilliant. Only realised how good an actor Patrick Stewart is watching it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on March 18, 2017, 09:53:22 PM
TG4 now - The Dirty Dozen. They don't make em like that anymore   8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on March 27, 2017, 09:40:50 AM
Get Out - good show, hard to describe kind of Stepford Wives meets You're Next solid 7/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 27, 2017, 11:14:52 AM
McDonagh's new movie 3 Billboards Outside Epping Missouri looks mental/class!!!

If you haven't seen the trailer be sure to watch it...

WARNING DEFINITELY NSFW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jit3YhGx5pU
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: PW Nally on March 27, 2017, 02:10:55 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 27, 2017, 11:14:52 AM
McDonagh's new movie 3 Billboards Outside Epping Missouri looks mental/class!!!

If you haven't seen the trailer be sure to watch it...

WARNING DEFINITELY NSFW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jit3YhGx5pU
Looks excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Man Marker on March 27, 2017, 02:15:50 PM
it looks seriously good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 30, 2017, 03:07:57 PM
On Mother's day i even let the wife pick the film, so she put on "Jackie", the one about Jackie Kennedy.  It was so bad that even herself could only stick a half an hour of it (thank f*ck).  It was slow, dull and altogether too arty for my liking
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 02, 2017, 10:57:21 AM
Watched Sully last night. Great viewing. How true is it about the aftermath?

What's the worst movie Tom Hanks has done? Joe versus the Volcano maybe.

Watched the Three Billboards trailer. Looks class. Loved Seven Psychopaths especially the scene where Christopher Walken is asked to put up his hands.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on April 03, 2017, 10:49:19 AM
Had the misfortune of watching The Great Wall - really poor

Re-watched No Country for Old Men, still find it a really good watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 03, 2017, 11:33:52 AM
Beauty and beast - just amazing , couldn't reccomend it highly enough , spectalur cinema experience..
10/10
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Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on April 04, 2017, 02:25:44 PM
Gimme Danger, Jim Jarmusch doc on the Stooges.  Fantastic stuff.  I always liked their music, and saw them live a couple of times on their reunion tours, but didn't know much about their story.  Those boys did some hard living.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on April 10, 2017, 02:37:22 PM
Split - James McAvoy
I liked it a lot. Sits with you. Great underlying story-line with the main female character.  Very interesting subject matter (multiple personalities disorder). I thought McAvoy was superb...Some thrilling moments. Nice twist at the end too... 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 10, 2017, 02:39:01 PM
Great Wall. Brutal. 2/10

Ghost in the shell. Not much better. 4/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on April 10, 2017, 02:53:54 PM
Get Out - joint-best film so far this year. Smart, funny, chilling.

Logan - the other best film of the year so far. The best superhero movie of all time.

Kong: Skull Island - quality popcorn film that knows exactly what it is and hams it up effectively.

Life - Deadpool and Donnie Darko are scientists trapped on the ISS with the first alien life form that has been discovered. Derivative sci-fi horror but well acted and executed. I'm a sucker for hard sci-fi.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 10, 2017, 03:59:14 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on April 10, 2017, 02:37:22 PM
Split - James McAvoy
I liked it a lot. Sits with you. Great underlying story-line with the main female character.  Very interesting subject matter (multiple personalities disorder). I thought McAvoy was superb...Some thrilling moments. Nice twist at the end too... 7/10

Split was good, but the end bit was really exciting.  Knew I recognised that music somewhere before.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 13, 2017, 04:29:25 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 10, 2017, 03:59:14 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on April 10, 2017, 02:37:22 PM
Split - James McAvoy
I liked it a lot. Sits with you. Great underlying story-line with the main female character.  Very interesting subject matter (multiple personalities disorder). I thought McAvoy was superb...Some thrilling moments. Nice twist at the end too... 7/10

Split was good, but the end bit was really exciting.  Knew I recognised that music somewhere before.

Watched it last night , mcavoy great in it - not to sure about the ending though.. reckon there's a follow up?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 14, 2017, 08:49:10 AM
Apparently going to be a film that brings Unbreakable and Split together.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 15, 2017, 11:20:07 PM
Watched Split. Wow what an ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: straightred on April 15, 2017, 11:40:47 PM
enjoyed hidden figures. Octavia spencer is great in it. had to look her up to see were i knew her from. She was also v good in The Help
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on April 17, 2017, 06:06:59 PM
Watched "Void".  A jolly good piece of popcorn.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 17, 2017, 08:11:44 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 14, 2017, 08:49:10 AM
Apparently going to be a film that brings Unbreakable and Split together.

Spoiler alert
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on April 18, 2017, 02:17:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 16, 2017, 12:06:35 PM
Logan
Great show. The best of his series by a country mile. Great action, great story, solid performances. 8/10

Is it quite violent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2017, 02:31:03 PM
Quote from: leenie on April 18, 2017, 02:17:18 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 16, 2017, 12:06:35 PM
Logan
Great show. The best of his series by a country mile. Great action, great story, solid performances. 8/10

Is it quite violent
Very.

From BBFC:

There are scenes of strong bloody violence which include shootings and the use of a harpoon. Some of the violence features Wolverine and another mutant using blades that are part of their physiologies to slash and stab enemies. The sequences of violence are rapidly-edited, with a focus on action. The violence is frequently bloody and there is occasional sight of injury detail in its aftermath.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 18, 2017, 02:51:41 PM
Manchester by the Sea. Didn't like it.
2/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on April 18, 2017, 03:00:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 18, 2017, 02:51:41 PM
Manchester by the Sea. Didn't like it.
2/10

Very disappointed - couldnt see where is was going.
Boring.

How yer blade got nominated for an Oscar for that performance says it all

1/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2017, 03:01:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 18, 2017, 02:51:41 PM
Manchester by the Sea. Didn't like it.
2/10
It was the Manchester part wasn't it?

I thought it was excellent.

Moonlight massively overrated imo. 7/10 for me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on April 18, 2017, 03:06:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2017, 03:01:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 18, 2017, 02:51:41 PM
Manchester by the Sea. Didn't like it.
2/10
It was the Manchester part wasn't it?

I thought it was excellent.

Moonlight massively overrated imo. 7/10 for me.
I knew some fool would say that!!
Just thought it was boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fuzzman on April 18, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
I saw Get Out at the weekend. Thought it was really good with a nice mixture of humour with horror.

Just looked it up there on Wiki and I see there was meant to be a different ending but the director changed his mind after all the black men shootings by cops in the US.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: StGallsGAA on April 29, 2017, 09:54:12 AM
Gregory Campbell will be pleased....

http://deadline.com/2017/04/the-maze-h-block-prison-break-movie-jim-sheridan-jamie-dornan-cillian-murphy-pierce-brosnan-120205224
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 29, 2017, 11:22:10 AM
Couldn't get into Manchester by the Sea either. Wasn't a lot happening to keep me interested. anything good coming out in the cinema soon?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: stiffler on April 29, 2017, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 29, 2017, 11:22:10 AM
Couldn't get into Manchester by the Sea either. Wasn't a lot happening to keep me interested. anything good coming out in the cinema soon?

Wasn't as good as a seepy by the sea.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 29, 2017, 12:50:51 PM
Quote from: stiffler on April 29, 2017, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 29, 2017, 11:22:10 AM
Couldn't get into Manchester by the Sea either. Wasn't a lot happening to keep me interested. anything good coming out in the cinema soon?

Wasn't as good as a seepy by the sea.
cracking show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Chase on April 29, 2017, 02:26:48 PM
Manchester by the sea was very boring. Didn't like it at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 01, 2017, 08:38:00 AM
I enjoyed Manchester By The Sea.

Get Out was average.

Also enjoyed the new Jaime Lannister boyo film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 01, 2017, 02:36:06 PM
Watched the most recent Independence Day. Was complete and utter muck.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: straightred on May 01, 2017, 06:01:10 PM
Quote from: Fuzzman on April 18, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
I saw Get Out at the weekend. Thought it was really good with a nice mixture of humour with horror.

Just looked it up there on Wiki and I see there was meant to be a different ending but the director changed his mind after all the black men shootings by cops in the US.

watched it last night - okay at best IMO.  Don't know were rottentomatoes got their 99% from ???
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on May 01, 2017, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: straightred on May 01, 2017, 06:01:10 PM
Quote from: Fuzzman on April 18, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
I saw Get Out at the weekend. Thought it was really good with a nice mixture of humour with horror.

Just looked it up there on Wiki and I see there was meant to be a different ending but the director changed his mind after all the black men shootings by cops in the US.

watched it last night - okay at best IMO.  Don't know were rottentomatoes got their 99% from ???

Because it's one of the two best movies of the year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 01, 2017, 10:30:32 PM
Quote from: straightred on May 01, 2017, 06:01:10 PM
Quote from: Fuzzman on April 18, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
I saw Get Out at the weekend. Thought it was really good with a nice mixture of humour with horror.

Just looked it up there on Wiki and I see there was meant to be a different ending but the director changed his mind after all the black men shootings by cops in the US.

watched it last night - okay at best IMO.  Don't know were rottentomatoes got their 99% from ???

Rottentomatoes can be quite misleading.  It just counts up positive versus negative reviews.  So if every critic liked it a bit, but none were wild about it, it will have a 100% rating.  And if 80% of critics raved about it, and 20% didn't like it, it will only have an 80% rating.  To get a 99% rating, it isn't necessary that anyone thought the movie was a 99/100.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 02, 2017, 10:09:26 AM
Any reviews on guardians of the galaxy 2 - I'm a massive fan of the first film- was told yesterday by someone who also was a big fan that they were quite disappointed.. storyline v scattered
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on May 02, 2017, 10:19:02 AM
Quote from: Syferus on May 01, 2017, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: straightred on May 01, 2017, 06:01:10 PM
Quote from: Fuzzman on April 18, 2017, 03:07:36 PM
I saw Get Out at the weekend. Thought it was really good with a nice mixture of humour with horror.

Just looked it up there on Wiki and I see there was meant to be a different ending but the director changed his mind after all the black men shootings by cops in the US.

watched it last night - okay at best IMO.  Don't know were rottentomatoes got their 99% from ???

I really enjoyed it too

Because it's one of the two best movies of the year.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MoChara on May 02, 2017, 10:43:00 AM
Get Out was a very average movie I thought, I think perhaps its getting better plaudits that I think it deserves because its highlighting underlying racism in American society, but yet they still had a stereotypical black man as his friend. Worth watching but wouldn't watch it again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: illdecide on May 02, 2017, 11:04:34 AM
Quote from: leenie on May 02, 2017, 10:09:26 AM
Any reviews on guardians of the galaxy 2 - I'm a massive fan of the first film- was told yesterday by someone who also was a big fan that they were quite disappointed.. storyline v scattered

A work colleague beside me was talking about this morning...he said he really liked it and was good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on May 02, 2017, 11:50:10 AM
Quote from: MoChara on May 02, 2017, 10:43:00 AM
Get Out was a very average movie I thought, I think perhaps its getting better plaudits that I think it deserves because its highlighting underlying racism in American society, but yet they still had a stereotypical black man as his friend. Worth watching but wouldn't watch it again.

They (rich, coastal liberals) are only racists in how highly they value black people.. if that flew over your head you missed the point of the movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: joemamas on May 02, 2017, 01:14:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 18, 2017, 03:00:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 18, 2017, 02:51:41 PM
Manchester by the Sea. Didn't like it.
2/10

Very disappointed - couldnt see where is was going.
Boring.

How yer blade got nominated for an Oscar for that performance says it all

1/10

Pure shi*e.
watched first 57 minutes, war office had to go pick up one of the kids, so paused it for her.
Had no interest in watching second half. An Oscar, enough said.
To each their own.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MoChara on May 02, 2017, 03:25:27 PM
Quote from: Syferus on May 02, 2017, 11:50:10 AM
Quote from: MoChara on May 02, 2017, 10:43:00 AM
Get Out was a very average movie I thought, I think perhaps its getting better plaudits that I think it deserves because its highlighting underlying racism in American society, but yet they still had a stereotypical black man as his friend. Worth watching but wouldn't watch it again.

They (rich, coastal liberals) are only racists in how highly they value black people.. if that flew over your head you missed the point of the movie.

They only valued them as physical specimens with no regard to their own value as people, the movie made the point of selling them as slaves. They valued them like someone would value a racehorse.

The Rich whites were of course the definition of whats wrong with Liberalism, patronising over the main character with no regard to him as an individual rather treating African Americas as a unit which they felt they had to express their approval off, the very act of them feeling that they should give their approval, shows their own self satisfying smugness as superior beings.

I don't see how you seen in this movie that the Rich Whites highly valued black people that they felt they could erase the person for their own benefit.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 02, 2017, 03:51:56 PM
How scary is get out on a scale of 1 to 10 , bearing in mind I get scared v easily... and usually avoid horror films but have heard good reports about this film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 02, 2017, 06:27:22 PM
2017 seems to be a strong year for horror. Get Out, The Void, Split and It Comes at Night.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on May 02, 2017, 08:50:52 PM
Quote from: leenie on May 02, 2017, 03:51:56 PM
How scary is get out on a scale of 1 to 10 , bearing in mind I get scared v easily... and usually avoid horror films but have heard good reports about this film

It's not scary as in jump out of your seat - the horror lies in the grim realisation of whats happening!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 08, 2017, 09:06:26 AM
Watched Moneyball last night. Really good. Interesting. It's a model soccer uses now.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on May 08, 2017, 01:32:44 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on May 08, 2017, 09:06:26 AM
Watched Moneyball last night. Really good. Interesting. It's a model soccer uses now.

This is the wrong thread for this discussion, but it's pretty much NOT the model that soccer uses; even though it should be.
Sure, one or two clubs or doing bits and pieces, but no club is doing it properly and most are pretty much ignoring it due to the old fashioned views expressed within football clubs.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on May 08, 2017, 02:33:52 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on May 08, 2017, 01:32:44 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on May 08, 2017, 09:06:26 AM
Watched Moneyball last night. Really good. Interesting. It's a model soccer uses now.

This is the wrong thread for this discussion, but it's pretty much NOT the model that soccer uses; even though it should be.
Sure, one or two clubs or doing bits and pieces, but no club is doing it properly and most are pretty much ignoring it due to the old fashioned views expressed within football clubs.

Brentford doing it a bit. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/10/12/brentford-fc---the-club-thinking-outside-the-box/ (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/10/12/brentford-fc---the-club-thinking-outside-the-box/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on May 08, 2017, 04:03:57 PM


Brentford doing it a bit. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/10/12/brentford-fc---the-club-thinking-outside-the-box/ (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/10/12/brentford-fc---the-club-thinking-outside-the-box/)
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Brentford shut down their analytics department in April 2016
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 08, 2017, 04:22:11 PM
Did the Boston Boys not bring the same ideas to Liverpool?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on May 08, 2017, 05:19:49 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on May 08, 2017, 04:22:11 PM
Did the Boston Boys not bring the same ideas to Liverpool?

The "Transfer Committee" at Liverpool was pretty dysfunctional by all accounts; hence why there were hatchet job stories via leaks this by Rodgers: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3262490/Liverpool-s-head-technical-performance-Michael-Edwards-laptop-guru-did-number-Brendan-Rodgers.html

Generally, it's been very difficult to properly embed an analytical viewpoint into clubs.  I'm sure there are many reasons for this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on May 08, 2017, 05:40:21 PM
Quote from: leenie on May 02, 2017, 10:09:26 AM
Any reviews on guardians of the galaxy 2 - I'm a massive fan of the first film- was told yesterday by someone who also was a big fan that they were quite disappointed.. storyline v scattered
Got to see it at the weekend. Like the first film an enjoyable family film.  Character development was mostly good with some decent new characters another great soundtrack for the movie with many classic hits. The end credits has a number of added scenes, looking forward to guardians of the galaxy 3 already.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on May 09, 2017, 09:09:12 PM
Denial
A courtroom drama about the libel case brought by Hitler apologist David Irving (Timothy Spall, effectively repellent) against historian Deborah Lipstadt after she described him as a "Holocaust denier"
(https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jan/29/denial-review-tense-real-life-courtoom-drama-david-irving-rachel-weisz-timothy-spall)
I thought it was an excellent film,  but  more an outstanding document of a very satisfying piece of modern history, than a film per se.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on May 11, 2017, 12:44:18 PM
Quote from: MoChara on May 02, 2017, 10:43:00 AM
Get Out was a very average movie I thought, I think perhaps its getting better plaudits that I think it deserves because its highlighting underlying racism in American society, but yet they still had a stereotypical black man as his friend. Worth watching but wouldn't watch it again.

+1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 13, 2017, 11:50:52 PM
Quote from: leenie on May 11, 2017, 12:44:18 PM
Quote from: MoChara on May 02, 2017, 10:43:00 AM
Get Out was a very average movie I thought, I think perhaps its getting better plaudits that I think it deserves because its highlighting underlying racism in American society, but yet they still had a stereotypical black man as his friend. Worth watching but wouldn't watch it again.

+1
Balls. Just finished watching it. Definite 8.5/10. Good show and we'll worth watching.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on May 14, 2017, 09:39:09 AM
Alien Covenant. Shite!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on May 14, 2017, 11:57:48 AM
The Young Offenders - mighty ! 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 14, 2017, 05:31:31 PM
Gifted - very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on May 15, 2017, 08:54:13 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on May 14, 2017, 09:39:09 AM
Alien Covenant. Shite!

I thought it wasn't bad up until the end when they went back up into space, that last 20 was predictable and shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DuffleKing on May 15, 2017, 11:26:18 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 13, 2017, 11:50:52 PM
Quote from: leenie on May 11, 2017, 12:44:18 PM
Quote from: MoChara on May 02, 2017, 10:43:00 AM
Get Out was a very average movie I thought, I think perhaps its getting better plaudits that I think it deserves because its highlighting underlying racism in American society, but yet they still had a stereotypical black man as his friend. Worth watching but wouldn't watch it again.

+1
Balls. Just finished watching it. Definite 8.5/10. Good show and we'll worth watching.

Meh. Predictable. 5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 15, 2017, 11:51:11 AM
I liked get out but feel it would have been much better if it avoided all the coagula shit and it was just a case of good old kidnap and murder
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on May 20, 2017, 11:09:35 PM
Watched "Logan" yesterday. I had heard good reports about it. Unfortunately best described as Meh.

The Outlaw Josey Wales on tonight. Best western ever (including Unforgiven)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on May 20, 2017, 11:15:57 PM
Manchester By The Sea - class. Every scene was electric.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2017, 11:17:51 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 20, 2017, 11:15:57 PM
Manchester By The Sea - class. Every scene was electric.
FINALLY!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 21, 2017, 12:13:32 AM
Just watched Philomena. Brilliant. Top class performances. Scary to think it actually happened. Catholicism has a lot to answer for.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: From the Bunker on May 21, 2017, 12:19:32 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on May 21, 2017, 12:13:32 AM
Just watched Philomena. Brilliant. Top class performances. Scary to think it actually happened. Catholicism has a lot to answer for.

Good show! Not sure how factually correct it is, but the themes ring true! Judi Dench is some Actress!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 21, 2017, 12:33:15 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on May 21, 2017, 12:19:32 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on May 21, 2017, 12:13:32 AM
Just watched Philomena. Brilliant. Top class performances. Scary to think it actually happened. Catholicism has a lot to answer for.

Good show! Not sure how factually correct it is, but the themes ring true! Judi Dench is some Actress!

Watched a Philomena Lee interview. Seems to be accurate.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on May 24, 2017, 09:34:37 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2017, 11:17:51 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 20, 2017, 11:15:57 PM
Manchester By The Sea - class. Every scene was electric.
FINALLY!

I liked it too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on May 25, 2017, 09:17:02 AM
Quote from: heffo on May 24, 2017, 09:34:37 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2017, 11:17:51 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 20, 2017, 11:15:57 PM
Manchester By The Sea - class. Every scene was electric.
FINALLY!

I liked it too

Me too.  One of the best scenes I've seen in a film in a long time was the one when Affleck met Williams when he came back to look after the boy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on May 25, 2017, 09:41:57 AM
What about the ambulance door scene?
Didn't know what to make of it placed in such an emotional part of film.
A bloody great film all the same and Affleck was amazing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 27, 2017, 10:55:06 AM
Disappointed by T2. It was ok but struck me as a film that was afraid to be a film in it's own right
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on May 27, 2017, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 27, 2017, 10:55:06 AM
Disappointed by T2. It was ok but struck me as a film that was afraid to be a film in it's own right

I think it was an excellent sequel, one that played on the actual time between the two films brilliantly. And the ending of the first film had set up the stakes of T2 fantastically anyways. You got to see how despite how much their life's had changed outwardly how little they really changed. I suppose it's the nature of addiction, they were addicted to the drugs but also to that time in their lifes and they're still chasing it even now.

I'd go as far as to say T2 might be a better film than the original, but of course it's impact plays upon what happened in the first film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on May 27, 2017, 11:15:51 PM
Watched Whiplash there (a movie I've avoided because I didn't like the look of it), fabulous movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 27, 2017, 11:29:44 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 27, 2017, 11:15:51 PM
Watched Whiplash there (a movie I've avoided because I didn't like the look of it), fabulous movie.
Must watch it again. Watched it in the cinema only and like you thought it was class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: dclane on May 28, 2017, 08:04:44 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2017, 11:17:51 PM
Quote from: ONeill on May 20, 2017, 11:15:57 PM
Manchester By The Sea - class. Every scene was electric.
FINALLY!
I thought it was incredibly boring.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on May 28, 2017, 10:55:43 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 27, 2017, 11:29:44 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 27, 2017, 11:15:51 PM
Watched Whiplash there (a movie I've avoided because I didn't like the look of it), fabulous movie.
Must watch it again. Watched it in the cinema only and like you thought it was class.

Intense movie with great performances.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 28, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Miss Sloane was decent but not spectacular. 7.5/10. Jessica Chastain always worth looking at.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on May 28, 2017, 12:53:57 PM
I watched The Homesman last night. I'm three years behind the times, as usual, so it's too late to warn most people, but just in case - don't. Having watched Munster-Scarlets earlier, that's about four hours of grass growing that I missed yesterday.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 04, 2017, 10:24:35 PM
Watched the second Trainspotting. Rubbish. Thought it was ruined by ott direction.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on June 21, 2017, 02:07:45 AM
Cardboard Gangsters is a gritty Dublin(Darndale)based gangster movie.  Well worth watching if it is on at a cinema near you. 

8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on June 21, 2017, 12:52:14 PM
Was pleasantly suprised at wonder woman

Seen the the secret scripture - had the potential of being a very good film, the Irish accents were v good and was well acted but the direction left the film predicable
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnneycool on June 21, 2017, 03:14:47 PM
Quote from: leenie on June 21, 2017, 12:52:14 PM
Was pleasantly suprised at wonder woman


In what way?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: PAULD123 on June 21, 2017, 07:19:02 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 21, 2017, 03:14:47 PM
Quote from: leenie on June 21, 2017, 12:52:14 PM
Was pleasantly suprised at wonder woman


In what way?

The action scenes are superb, but that is a gimmie. The thing that males a good action movie is the dialouge and plot twists. Both of these were much better than in previous DC movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on June 21, 2017, 09:16:46 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on June 21, 2017, 03:14:47 PM
Quote from: leenie on June 21, 2017, 12:52:14 PM
Was pleasantly suprised at wonder woman


In what way?

I'd be a bigger fan of marvel but found myself quite enjoying this film and thought it was v good... the action scenes were very good and I liked the fact that there was a good ongoing story rather than getting carried away with too many plots .. thought there was a good enough twist in the story too .. thought ur doll was very good as wonder woman - was dubious of how they'd pull off have such a strong female lead but was impressed with it ... compared to batman v superman and suicide squad I think DC Pulled this off , not as serious or dark snd this was humorous too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on July 28, 2017, 12:17:57 AM
Dunkirk.

Shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 28, 2017, 12:23:39 AM
Quote from: trileacman on July 28, 2017, 12:17:57 AM
Dunkirk.

Shite.
I wouldn't say shite, but I was disappointed in it as well.
It will probably will a pile of Oscars right enough
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 28, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
I thought it fairly average now.

Was it me or was the sound awful? All noise and couldn't hear the dialogue.

Maybe it was the cinema I was in.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 28, 2017, 09:56:09 AM
Watched a few films recently.

Really enjoyed Logan it won't win any Oscars but not bad for a franchise movie considering more than half of them are rank and that's pretty much all there is right now.

Split . . . was interesting but felt it was lacking something probably 6.5/10

The Founder . . . good movie really interesting story considering it's true and well acted by Keaton

Manchester By the Sea . . . best I've seen in a long time 9/10

By the sounds of things Dunkirk is a fairly scenic and artsy film which is why it's getting all the plaudits. Will probably watch it out of nosiness.

Hollywood is getting some kicking from the amount of quality TV that's available now they really need to get their act together because there franchise movies get old really quickly!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 28, 2017, 02:37:31 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 21, 2017, 02:07:45 AM
Cardboard Gangsters is a gritty Dublin(Darndale)based gangster movie.  Well worth watching if it is on at a cinema near you. 

8 out of 10.

Absolutely useless, fair city meets scangers. Laughable plot .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on July 28, 2017, 02:50:42 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 28, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
I thought it fairly average now.

Was it me or was the sound awful? All noise and couldn't hear the dialogue.

Maybe it was the cinema I was in.

The only thing Maghera is good for is underage championships. . .  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: trileacman on July 28, 2017, 06:18:53 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 28, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
I thought it fairly average now.

Was it me or was the sound awful? All noise and couldn't hear the dialogue.

Maybe it was the cinema I was in.

Same. I seen it in Omagh.
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Post by: HiMucker on July 28, 2017, 09:37:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 28, 2017, 09:56:09 AM
Watched a few films recently.

Really enjoyed Logan it won't win any Oscars but not bad for a franchise movie considering more than half of them are rank and that's pretty much all there is right now.

Split . . . was interesting but felt it was lacking something probably 6.5/10

The Founder . . . good movie really interesting story considering it's true and well acted by Keaton

Manchester By the Sea . . . best I've seen in a long time 9/10

By the sounds of things Dunkirk is a fairly scenic and artsy film which is why it's getting all the plaudits. Will probably watch it out of nosiness.

Hollywood is getting some kicking from the amount of quality TV that's available now they really need to get their act together because there franchise movies get old really quickly!
Thought it was superbly acted and gripping.  Did I enjoy it? Not sure.  Did it leave an impact?  Absolutely.  Would I watch again?  Not sure?    Do you know what I mean?
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 02, 2017, 12:46:38 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 28, 2017, 06:18:53 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 28, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
I thought it fairly average now.

Was it me or was the sound awful? All noise and couldn't hear the dialogue.

Maybe it was the cinema I was in.

Same. I seen it in Omagh.
There wasn't much dialogue to hear. The Hans Zimmer score was class and was an almost constant background. For me the film didn't live up to the hype. 7.5/10 for the film and 9/10 for the score and sound effects.
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Post by: Syferus on August 02, 2017, 01:06:11 PM
I think ye missed the fact there was almost no dialogue in it to begin with. Slow start but it built to a great ending.
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 02, 2017, 09:27:05 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 28, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
I thought it fairly average now.

Was it me or was the sound awful? All noise and couldn't hear the dialogue.

Maybe it was the cinema I was in.

I asked the staff at the cinema what the deal was with the sound because for me it was deafening. Half the people in the audience had their fingers in their ears every time there was a scene of aerial combat. He said it's a known issue with that film. If he turned the volume down you wouldn't be able to hear the dialogue. Bit of a rookie mistake for a filmmaker to make. You'd expect a first-time director to miss that in sound editing but not someone of Nolan's profile.

That said, I liked the film.

More here: http://www.indiewire.com/2017/07/dunkirk-too-loud-christopher-nolan-1201860027/ (http://www.indiewire.com/2017/07/dunkirk-too-loud-christopher-nolan-1201860027/)
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 02, 2017, 09:41:35 PM
There have been loads of complaints about the sound. I didn't find it too bad and I can say now with certainty that it will win an Oscar sound editing.
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Post by: JimStynes on August 02, 2017, 10:11:32 PM
I thought Dunkirk was excellent!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on August 02, 2017, 10:15:06 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 02, 2017, 10:11:32 PM
I thought Dunkirk was excellent!
I'm going to watch it again to see if my opinion changes. I fell asleep for a bit so that didn't help.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 02, 2017, 10:18:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 02, 2017, 10:15:06 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 02, 2017, 10:11:32 PM
I thought Dunkirk was excellent!
I'm going to watch it again to see if my opinion changes. I fell asleep for a bit so that didn't help.

The French locals giving off about how they've be written out of the history of Dunkirk
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 02, 2017, 11:37:00 PM
Apparently there was a hundred or so Indian soldiers on that beach too. There's an interesting story there, probably worth a film of its own.
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Post by: Gold on August 03, 2017, 05:24:10 AM
Great story in the Belfast Telegraph yesterday about 2 men one from Andersonstown and one from the Shankill keeping each others heads out of the water before being rescued at Dunkirk by  a wee boat
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on September 12, 2017, 09:54:47 AM
Watched IT at the weekend.  Reminded me of the Goonies a lot.  Really funny and not so much a horror film.  9/10 easy. 
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Post by: Tony Baloney on September 29, 2017, 11:29:15 PM
Is there an IMAX in Dublin?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 08, 2017, 12:08:38 AM
Blade Runner 2049. 10/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on October 08, 2017, 10:23:42 PM
I tried watching the old blade runner but it was very slow couldn't get through it. Any chance I'd like the new one?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 08, 2017, 11:49:54 PM
Quote from: trileacman on October 08, 2017, 10:23:42 PM
I tried watching the old blade runner but it was very slow couldn't get through it. Any chance I'd like the new one?
There is no doubt it's not for everyone which is indicated by poor box office despite having very good critical reviews. I think 2049 is easier to watch. Give it a lash.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on October 09, 2017, 12:28:59 AM
Quote from: trileacman on October 08, 2017, 10:23:42 PM
I tried watching the old blade runner but it was very slow couldn't get through it. Any chance I'd like the new one?

Similar faiings I'm afraid too long and slow.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on October 09, 2017, 01:25:33 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on September 12, 2017, 09:54:47 AM
Watched IT at the weekend.  Reminded me of the Goonies a lot.  Really funny and not so much a horror film.  9/10 easy.

Preferred the original, had my head wrecked as a young lad - think I seen it when I was 10 or so. But the remake is still decent, definitely watchable.

Seen American Made with Tom Cruise recently, it was a decent show. Some carry on went on back in those days.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on October 09, 2017, 02:28:33 PM
Wind River is worth a watch. 7/10
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Post by: Frank_The_Tank on October 09, 2017, 03:06:26 PM
Watched The Maze the other day - good show.  Tom Vaughan Lawlor is a brilliant Actor - hard not to think of him as Nidgey right enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on October 09, 2017, 05:44:45 PM
Saw Blade Runner 2049 last night. My God what a masterpiece. Every bit as good as the final cut of the original version and maybe even surpasses it. I have a good mind to go back and watch it a second time. Saw in in IMAX 2D and I'm glad I did because it's utterly stunning to look at. And the music! The visuals. The story. The acting. So much Oscar-worthy material in there it's unbelievable.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Targetman on October 09, 2017, 05:55:58 PM
Watched Trainspotting2 last night, I know its been out a while but first chance to see it, while not as good as the first there's still some funny moments, Francis Begbie is a scream and a very angry man, wouldn't mess with him!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on October 09, 2017, 06:06:21 PM
5 Centimeters per Second. Not just one of the best animated films I've ever seen, one of the best films, period.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 15, 2017, 12:48:37 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on October 09, 2017, 05:44:45 PM
Saw Blade Runner 2049 last night. My God what a masterpiece. Every bit as good as the final cut of the original version and maybe even surpasses it. I have a good mind to go back and watch it a second time. Saw in in IMAX 2D and I'm glad I did because it's utterly stunning to look at. And the music! The visuals. The story. The acting. So much Oscar-worthy material in there it's unbelievable.

Never saw the first one but had time to kill this evening and decided to watch Blade Runner because everything else looked like utter shite!

Having known nothing about the story I think I got my head around it Ok but it's one of those few films that I've seen that was really a cinematic experience the cinematography and music had you disoriented at times and it was very enjoyable and didn't seem like 2 hours plus at all.

Crazy shit I dunno how people come up with these kinds of stories!
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Post by: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2017, 08:37:25 AM
Blade Runner 2049 was really good, solid 8/10. Has to be seen in the cinema.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 16, 2017, 09:17:47 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 16, 2017, 08:37:25 AM
Blade Runner 2049 was really good, solid 8/10. Has to be seen in the cinema.

Definitely! I don't think it would be near the same experience watching it in the house!
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Post by: lurganblue on October 16, 2017, 09:35:00 AM
The Circle - Tom Hanks and Emma Watson. A pile of sh*te.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 16, 2017, 10:06:08 AM
Brawl in Cell Block 99.  Tarrantino Esque.  Worth a watch.  7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on October 29, 2017, 02:51:09 PM
Watched Wonder Woman. I was very impressed with the lead actress.

Not impressed with the story line. Why bring set it in WW1?

Was not impressed with the lead actor.

David Thewlis is a crap actor. I think he should try has hand at comedy roles, not an evil master.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on October 29, 2017, 05:07:35 PM
Anyone seen Bad day for the cut?  Worth a watch?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 29, 2017, 05:17:48 PM
Thor Ragnarok decent. 8/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on October 29, 2017, 08:29:26 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on October 09, 2017, 02:28:33 PM
Wind River is worth a watch. 7/10

Really enjoyed it, Renner is a great actor. Tough going at times

William Wild's 'Feather' during the closing credits was perfect

Worry been breaking and bringing me down
And counting all the times that I fall
But when my time comes I won't be counting at all
I feel all my filth when I look in your eyes
But it falls as light as a feather in the night

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 29, 2017, 08:54:28 PM
Bad day for the cut is good. Cell block 99 was very good too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on October 30, 2017, 02:20:47 PM
I watched the The Lives of Others, yet again.
This time of viewing, near the end when the writer went to the stasi archives (visitors welcome) to retrieve his spy file,  the clerk had a brief look at his docket and says "this will take some time". When a porter finally came to him with a tea trolley chock full of his stasi files, he dryly said to the writer "my respects".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 03, 2017, 10:25:07 PM
Watched a film called The Witch (2015) on the strength of a recommendation tweet from Rob Delaney. I sat through it for a bit thinking this isn't much kop, as it it went on it got much better building to a fine ending, not jump out scary but one that gets inside your head, I've been thinking about it a lot since I watched it. I've no doubt a lot of people will watch it and think it's shite but I'd recommend it highly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 05, 2017, 11:11:54 PM
Finally got round to seeing The Death of Stalin this evening, excellent it was too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on November 06, 2017, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 05, 2017, 11:11:54 PM
Finally got round to seeing The Death of Stalin this evening, excellent it was too.

Not as funny as I thought it would be but compelling viewing all the same. In part it was moving as they drag yer man off to his death in the final scene.

Well acted but it had a cracking cast. The stories it makes reference to are incredible and hilarious too. Stone-arse, the hockey team, the symphony recording, Polina's jailing.
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Post by: mrdeeds on November 06, 2017, 07:10:26 PM
Watched Southpaw the weekend. Cliched as feck but alright.
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Post by: Dinny Breen on December 11, 2017, 04:38:24 PM
Saw Wonder at the weekend.

If your easily emotionally manipulated probably not for you or maybe it is. I enjoyed it though a solid 3/5.

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Post by: Syferus on December 11, 2017, 05:18:14 PM
Kingsman 2 was the most aggressively bad film I've seen in a long time. The fact the first film was a genuinely surprising and fun film only heightened the sense of increduality at how bad the sequel is. After the first scene with shîtty CGI and stakeless action I had a feeling I was in for a turkey and nothing that followed changed that perception.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: PW Nally on December 11, 2017, 06:34:33 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 11, 2017, 05:18:14 PM
Kingsman 2 was the most aggressively bad film I've seen in a long time. The fact the first film was a genuinely surprising and fun film only heightened the sense of increduality at how bad the sequel is. After the first scene with shîtty CGI and stakeless action I had a feeling I was in for a turkey and nothing that followed changed that perception.

Agreed, a serious let down after first one.

The Disaster Artist is a super movie, bit mad but some genuinely funny parts and because is based on a true story all the better for it. Lags a touch in the middle but it is worth it. James Franco immense in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on December 11, 2017, 06:53:56 PM
Quote from: PW Nally on December 11, 2017, 06:34:33 PM
Quote from: Syferus on December 11, 2017, 05:18:14 PM
Kingsman 2 was the most aggressively bad film I've seen in a long time. The fact the first film was a genuinely surprising and fun film only heightened the sense of increduality at how bad the sequel is. After the first scene with shîtty CGI and stakeless action I had a feeling I was in for a turkey and nothing that followed changed that perception.

Agreed, a serious let down after first one.

The Disaster Artist is a super movie, bit mad but some genuinely funny parts and because is based on a true story all the better for it. Lags a touch in the middle but it is worth it. James Franco immense in it.

Looking forward to seeing The Disaster Artist, I'd recommend the book by Greg Sestro (Mark) that it's based on as from what I've heard it, if anything, simplifies what is an absolutely amazing, dark and comic story.

The audiobook is read by Sestro himself and it's excellent, his Tommy Wiseau impression is even better than Franco's.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 11, 2017, 07:07:22 PM
Have seen Paddington 2, Daddy's Home 2 and Jumanji 2 at the cinema in the past few weeks. Paddington the pick of them by some distance. The Last Jedi this weekend which I'm looking forward to.
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Post by: Main Street on December 11, 2017, 07:37:56 PM
A documentary "What Happened, Miss Simone?"  about the life of American singer songwriter Nina Simone. It captures well the undiagnosed manic depressive illness which defined and explained much of what happened to her in life.
Educational and inspirational.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 20, 2017, 10:59:43 PM
Watching First Blood, has not aged one bit, the sequels were shit but this has stood the test of time.. 35 years!!
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Post by: leenie on December 21, 2017, 08:15:46 PM
The Killing of a scared deer .... weird but v good , if you're a fan of the lobster then this is for you. A fantastic performance from barry keoghan a.k.a the cat killer in love hate.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 21, 2017, 10:42:40 PM
Went to Star Wars tonight. Ponderous first hour, excellent second hour, middling finale. Decent overall.
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Post by: HiMucker on December 22, 2017, 12:02:03 AM
The Mountain Between us.  Avoid
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Post by: Syferus on December 26, 2017, 12:03:14 AM
Is there a better film for Christmas night than The Field?

It's amazing to think it got a lukewarm reception on release, it's an almost perfect story that's anchored by great performances by three all-time great actors. And the stark imagery of the western coast matches everything that's happening on screen perfectly.

"This is deep. Very deep. Deeper than you think."
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Post by: From the Bunker on December 26, 2017, 02:24:46 AM
Quote from: Syferus on December 26, 2017, 12:03:14 AM
Is there a better film for Christmas night than The Field?

It's amazing to think it got a lukewarm reception on release, it's an almost perfect story that's anchored by great performances by three all-time great actors. And the stark imagery of the western coast matches everything that's happening on screen perfectly.

"This is deep. Very deep. Deeper than you think."

No doubt it's a classic! But a bit lazy and cheap from RTE for Christmas Day viewing.
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Post by: mrdeeds on December 26, 2017, 01:48:11 PM
Saw Brooklyn last night for first time. Surprisingly enjoyable. Ended kind of abruptly but very good overall.
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Post by: Cunny Funt on December 26, 2017, 02:48:59 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on December 26, 2017, 01:48:11 PM
Saw Brooklyn last night for first time. Surprisingly enjoyable. Ended kind of abruptly but very good overall.

First time i saw it also, a decent watch and similar to the story of my aunt that went to New York in the 50s. Could see why Saoirse Ronan was nominee for best actress and apparently she is favorite for Oscar in 2018 for her role in Lady Bird's.
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Post by: laoislad on December 26, 2017, 02:54:24 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on December 26, 2017, 01:48:11 PM
Saw Brooklyn last night for first time. Surprisingly enjoyable. Ended kind of abruptly but very good overall.
Yeah have to say I enjoyed it myself.
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Post by: longballin on December 26, 2017, 03:47:41 PM
The scene with yer man singing at the dinner for all the aul Irish men was powerful... some stories etched in their faces and is so true of people who emigrated to US and London and never got back. Great movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnsqpmav5HE
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 26, 2017, 06:03:39 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 26, 2017, 02:54:24 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on December 26, 2017, 01:48:11 PM
Saw Brooklyn last night for first time. Surprisingly enjoyable. Ended kind of abruptly but very good overall.
Yeah have to say I enjoyed it myself.

Were you grumpy the first time you watched it?

Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 26, 2017, 06:32:22 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 26, 2017, 06:03:39 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 26, 2017, 02:54:24 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on December 26, 2017, 01:48:11 PM
Saw Brooklyn last night for first time. Surprisingly enjoyable. Ended kind of abruptly but very good overall.
Yeah have to say I enjoyed it myself.

Were you grumpy the first time you watched it?

Quote from: laoislad on March 05, 2016, 10:24:50 PM
Brooklyn. Meh boring as fcuk.Nothing actully happens in the film. Don't understand how it was nominated for best movie. 2/10

Must have been. Maybe it was all the Black magic I had yesterday. Once you go black you never go back.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 27, 2017, 12:18:42 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 26, 2017, 02:24:46 AM
Quote from: Syferus on December 26, 2017, 12:03:14 AM
Is there a better film for Christmas night than The Field?

It's amazing to think it got a lukewarm reception on release, it's an almost perfect story that's anchored by great performances by three all-time great actors. And the stark imagery of the western coast matches everything that's happening on screen perfectly.

"This is deep. Very deep. Deeper than you think."

No doubt it's a classic! But a bit lazy and cheap from RTE for Christmas Day viewing.
Overall, I thought the Irish channels' Christmas day schedules were excellent, fwiw, much better than the UK tv offerings.
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Post by: The Iceman on December 27, 2017, 01:20:57 PM
Quote from: longballin on December 26, 2017, 03:47:41 PM
The scene with yer man singing at the dinner for all the aul Irish men was powerful... some stories etched in their faces and is so true of people who emigrated to US and London and never got back. Great movie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnsqpmav5HE
have to say that scene sat with me too - being away myself there was real raw emotion  - very well done by the director
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Post by: screenexile on December 27, 2017, 07:42:08 PM
Is it sear-sha or sur-sha??
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Post by: Cunny Funt on December 27, 2017, 08:17:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 27, 2017, 07:42:08 PM
Is it sear-sha or sur-sha??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwstj9FJHGg
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on December 27, 2017, 09:26:29 PM
National Lampoons Christmas Vaction on now. Always liked the National Lampoon films.
Always had a bit of thing for Beverly D'Angelo...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on December 27, 2017, 09:30:52 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 27, 2017, 09:26:29 PM
National Lampoons Christmas Vaction on now. Always liked the National Lampoon films.
Always had a bit of thing for Beverly D'Angelo...

The sequel focussed on Cousin Eddie is supposed be to horrid.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on December 27, 2017, 09:57:02 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 27, 2017, 09:26:29 PM
National Lampoons Christmas Vaction on now. Always liked the National Lampoon films.
Always had a bit of thing for Beverly D'Angelo...
And the big doll in the stockings working in the department store.
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Post by: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.
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Post by: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.

Enjoyed it, lots of Oscar's enroute
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Post by: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:38:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.

Enjoyed it, lots of Oscar's enroute

Small enough budget I'd say. Solid acting makes it good. The mother is excellent.
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Post by: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:38:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.

Enjoyed it, lots of Oscar's enroute

Small enough budget I'd say. Solid acting makes it good. The mother is excellent.

Great cast & McDormand is excellent
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Post by: mrdeeds on January 06, 2018, 10:28:48 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:40:23 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:38:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.

Enjoyed it, lots of Oscar's enroute

Small enough budget I'd say. Solid acting makes it good. The mother is excellent.

Great cast & McDormand is excellent

Sam Rockwell gives a great performance also. Great movie. Saw Wind River. Also excellent.
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Post by: JoG2 on January 06, 2018, 11:02:46 PM
The Bar - Spanish movie set in a wee bar in Madrid (on Netflix).  Great show, pretty relentless from start to finish. Quirky madness like only the Spanish can do. 8/10

The Mountain Between Us - Stringer Bell & Kate Winslet. Watchable, too Hollywood at the end for me. 6.1/10
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2018, 10:03:02 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:38:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.

Enjoyed it, lots of Oscar's enroute

Small enough budget I'd say. Solid acting makes it good. The mother is excellent.
Cinema or ahem, online?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 07, 2018, 10:57:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 07, 2018, 10:03:02 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:38:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.

Enjoyed it, lots of Oscar's enroute

Small enough budget I'd say. Solid acting makes it good. The mother is excellent.
Cinema or ahem, online?

A friend told me there's a decent stream on Kodi through Covenant.

Really enjoyed 3 Billboards 9/10 acting is superb!

Watched The Greatest Showman last week and for a musical staring Hugh Jackman it was actually watchable. Solid 7.5/10!

Bright on Netflix is OK as well 7/10 I reckon

Anybody seen Mollys Game yet??
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 07, 2018, 11:04:08 AM
Personal shopper! Still trying to figure out the ending.. 1.30mins of typical French movies
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Post by: gallsman on January 07, 2018, 11:21:37 AM
There's a DVD screener of 3 billboards easily available. Tonight's viewing.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 07, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
Three Billboards is one of the best movies I've seen in years. McDormand is absolutely brilliant as usual and Harrelson was very good. Thought Sam Rockwell absolutely stole the show though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 07, 2018, 09:36:35 PM
Rockwell's my favourite actor in Hollywood. Haven't seen 3 billboards yet.
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Post by: Megaman on January 08, 2018, 10:54:56 AM
Quote from: gallsman on January 07, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
Three Billboards is one of the best movies I've seen in years. McDormand is absolutely brilliant as usual and Harrelson was very good. Thought Sam Rockwell absolutely stole the show though.

Seriously, had heard great things about it but must say i got really bored watching it and lost interest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on January 08, 2018, 11:36:41 AM
Quote from: heffo on January 05, 2018, 10:36:50 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 05, 2018, 10:31:31 PM
3 billboards outside ebbing missouri is a good watch.

Enjoyed it, lots of Oscar's enroute
Really enjoyed it as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on January 08, 2018, 01:56:10 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 07, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
Three Billboards is one of the best movies I've seen in years. McDormand is absolutely brilliant as usual and Harrelson was very good. Thought Sam Rockwell absolutely stole the show though.

It's hard to imagine it topping Get Out but the rich old white liberal Americans who vote for the Oscars will probably avoid an African-American genre movie that critiques them specifically like it's the plague when it comes to the big awards.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on January 08, 2018, 01:59:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 07, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
Three Billboards is one of the best movies I've seen in years. McDormand is absolutely brilliant as usual and Harrelson was very good. Thought Sam Rockwell absolutely stole the show though.

Class movie, can't understand anyone who doesn't rate this movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Brick Tamlin on January 08, 2018, 04:19:04 PM
Hated the ending though.
Il say nowt for fear of spoliers.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on January 08, 2018, 05:54:08 PM
Sightly off topic what did you guys make of Kirk Douglas at 101 years old getting wheeled out at the golden globes last night?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 08, 2018, 07:23:17 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on January 08, 2018, 05:54:08 PM
Sightly off topic what did you guys make of Kirk Douglas at 101 years old getting wheeled out at the golden globes last night?

Better than a zipline.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on January 08, 2018, 07:24:55 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on January 08, 2018, 05:54:08 PM
Sightly off topic what did you guys make of Kirk Douglas at 101 years old getting wheeled out at the golden globes last night?

If he's able for it what's the harm? He seemed pretty happy. Do people expect older folks to sit in the corner and wait to die or something?

Makes me want to get round to watching Spartacus, if anything.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 08, 2018, 09:36:44 PM
I didn't see it but it couldn't have been any worse than the sight of Mohammed Ali being wheeled out for the olympics in London. A horrible act of manipulation and exploitation, trying desperately to hijack the reputation of a great man to add clout to their own shitty event.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 08, 2018, 09:38:34 PM
Quote from: trileacman on January 08, 2018, 09:36:44 PM
I didn't see it but it couldn't have been any worse than the sight of Mohammed Ali being wheeled out for the olympics in London. A horrible act of manipulation and exploitation, trying desperately to hijack the reputation of a great man to add clout to their own shitty event.

Surely his family/advisers have to take the blame there, he was continually getting wheeled out at events for years, they were obviously trying to get every penny they could
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 08, 2018, 09:43:25 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 08, 2018, 09:38:34 PM
Quote from: trileacman on January 08, 2018, 09:36:44 PM
I didn't see it but it couldn't have been any worse than the sight of Mohammed Ali being wheeled out for the olympics in London. A horrible act of manipulation and exploitation, trying desperately to hijack the reputation of a great man to add clout to their own shitty event.

Surely his family/advisers have to take the blame there, he was continually getting wheeled out at events for years, they were obviously trying to get every penny they could

It was f**king disgusting. It's one thing the worthless f**kers of children wheeling him out like a freak the circus but the Olympic committee to say ah yeah let's do it was just as bad.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2018, 09:55:38 PM
I'm sure Ali agreed to this, on many levels it helped possibly financially for his family and awareness of the illness he had.. I wouldn't get bogged down by it or think it was exploitation, never looked at him like a freak either..

Past Antrim captain Anto Finnegan was at Croke Park with his family in a wheelchair, standing ovation from the near sell out game, raising money and awareness for his illness.. I didn't hear anyone think it was disgusting, in fact it was messages of bravery, strength determination
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Minder on January 08, 2018, 10:01:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2018, 09:55:38 PM
I'm sure Ali agreed to this, on many levels it helped possibly financially for his family and awareness of the illness he had.. I wouldn't get bogged down by it or think it was exploitation, never looked at him like a freak either..

Past Antrim captain Anto Finnegan was at Croke Park with his family in a wheelchair, standing ovation from the near sell out game, raising money and awareness for his illness.. I didn't hear anyone think it was disgusting, in fact it was messages of bravery, strength determination

Totally different situations and illnesses
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2018, 10:09:05 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 08, 2018, 10:01:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2018, 09:55:38 PM
I'm sure Ali agreed to this, on many levels it helped possibly financially for his family and awareness of the illness he had.. I wouldn't get bogged down by it or think it was exploitation, never looked at him like a freak either..

Past Antrim captain Anto Finnegan was at Croke Park with his family in a wheelchair, standing ovation from the near sell out game, raising money and awareness for his illness.. I didn't hear anyone think it was disgusting, in fact it was messages of bravery, strength determination

Totally different situations and illnesses

I didn't say they were the same, but how do you know Ali didn't want to bring awareness and raise money? And most of all generate money for his family? 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 08, 2018, 10:58:46 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2018, 10:09:05 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 08, 2018, 10:01:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2018, 09:55:38 PM
I'm sure Ali agreed to this, on many levels it helped possibly financially for his family and awareness of the illness he had.. I wouldn't get bogged down by it or think it was exploitation, never looked at him like a freak either..

Past Antrim captain Anto Finnegan was at Croke Park with his family in a wheelchair, standing ovation from the near sell out game, raising money and awareness for his illness.. I didn't hear anyone think it was disgusting, in fact it was messages of bravery, strength determination

Totally different situations and illnesses

I didn't say they were the same, but how do you know Ali didn't want to bring awareness and raise money? And most of all generate money for his family?

Ali had been suffering from Parkinsons for close to 30 years when they trotted him out at the Olympics. He was as about as aware of his surroundings as a cow is as aware of the existence of pluto. It was exploitation pure and simple by one side who wanted the moolah and another side who wanted to piggyback off his reputation.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 08, 2018, 11:19:42 PM
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/27/sport/olympics-muhammad-ali/index.html

Raising money pure and simple.. not just for his family but his projects too.. Exploiting in a positive way
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 09, 2018, 12:12:09 AM
Quote from: Rawhide on January 08, 2018, 01:59:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 07, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
Three Billboards is one of the best movies I've seen in years. McDormand is absolutely brilliant as usual and Harrelson was very good. Thought Sam Rockwell absolutely stole the show though.

Class movie, can't understand anyone who doesn't rate this movie.
I thought it was a class film too but I suppose some critics  bypass the black absurd humour  and focus on the blatant implausibility in the storyline  and some  ott corny character depictions.

Special mention for the actor who played the kid in the advert agency.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on January 14, 2018, 03:47:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on January 09, 2018, 12:12:09 AM
Quote from: Rawhide on January 08, 2018, 01:59:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 07, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
Three Billboards is one of the best movies I've seen in years. McDormand is absolutely brilliant as usual and Harrelson was very good. Thought Sam Rockwell absolutely stole the show though.

Class movie, can't understand anyone who doesn't rate this movie.
I thought it was a class film too but I suppose some critics  bypass the black absurd humour  and focus on the blatant implausibility in the storyline  and some  ott corny character depictions.

Special mention for the actor who played the kid in the advert agency.

Got to see it last night. Good show, but too many minor characters & sub threads going on. McDormand can sure put a petrol bomb together......sounded like there was Semtex in them.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 14, 2018, 04:24:25 PM
Yeah watched it last night also, good show, even the wife liked it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 14, 2018, 05:59:10 PM
Watched Baby Driver. Decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on January 14, 2018, 08:55:06 PM
Just seen 3 billboards. Underwhelmed. 7 physcopaths is a funnier film and in Bruges an all round better crafted piece. Now it has some great scenes but falls for Mc Donaghs traditional weakness, it starts well, lags in the middle and finishes brilliantly.

Mc Dormand is excellent but I thought woody was better than Rockwell. Now it's a good film and all but I'd argue In Bruges and 7 physcopaths aren't that far behind it. I was just a bit underwhelmed by the Oscar talk.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on January 15, 2018, 05:47:47 PM
American Assassin - lots of action, predicatable story but watchable nonetheless 6/10

Mountain between us - watched it with the Mrs - it was alright passed a bit of time - 4/10

Allied - great show, very surprised by it wasn't expecting it to be as good - 7/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 20, 2018, 12:18:33 PM
Been out now for a couple of years but only got round to watching Black Mass , very enjoyable film, I  had thought Johnny Depp was an odd choice to play Whitey Bulger but  he was superb in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: on the sideline on January 21, 2018, 01:04:08 AM
Not sure if this has been mentioned in here before but watched Bad Day For The Cut last night on Netflix. Thought it was a great watch. Don't know how it didn't make it into cinemas here when it was released.  Anyone else seen it?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 21, 2018, 09:37:39 AM
Quote from: on the sideline on January 21, 2018, 01:04:08 AM
Not sure if this has been mentioned in here before but watched Bad Day For The Cut last night on Netflix. Thought it was a great watch. Don't know how it didn't make it into cinemas here when it was released.  Anyone else seen it?
Thought it was very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 21, 2018, 09:41:26 AM
Watched Killing them Softly. Decent. Great cast and performances. Maybe a bit too script heavy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 21, 2018, 11:09:46 AM
Watched Lady Bird after all the Ronan Oscar talk. She's very good in it but the movie is a load of shite. Granted I'm not and never was a teenage girl but I just didn't get it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on January 21, 2018, 01:07:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 21, 2018, 11:09:46 AM
Watched Lady Bird Street all the Ronan Oscar talk. She's very good in it but the movie is a load of shite. Granted I'm not and never was a teenage girl but I just didn't get it.

I put it on the other night and came to the same conclusions, she played her role absolutely brilliantly but I didn't see the point of the film at all. Instantly forgettable..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 22, 2018, 12:17:34 AM
Open house -  good build up of suspense,  crap ending.  5/10

Thor Ragnorok -  Some craic,  good soundtrack and really good fun.  8/10

Hacksaw ridge -  good show,  what a man.   Powerful real interviews at the end.  Didnt think I'd enjoy it.  8.5/10

Acts of Violence -  Starts of a bit slow, trys to be like taken for a bit.  Alright watch but feels like a pro gun movie by the NRA.  6/10
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Post by: Up The Middle on January 22, 2018, 08:47:24 AM
Watched Mollys Game over the weekend. 9/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 16, 2018, 12:21:03 PM
Watched a few films this week that I had meant to get around to over the years.

The Abyss - average enough.

2001 Space Odyssey - terrible.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 18, 2018, 11:01:42 PM
Watched Coco yesterday  - 9/10  , brilliant animation and an  emotional  ending that  really pulled at the heartstrings
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 19, 2018, 07:56:50 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 18, 2018, 11:01:42 PM
Watched Coco yesterday  - 9/10  , brilliant animation and an  emotional  ending that  really pulled at the heartstrings
Have you watched Home?  Talk about tears.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on February 19, 2018, 09:20:04 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 18, 2018, 11:01:42 PM
Watched Coco yesterday  - 9/10  , brilliant animation and an  emotional  ending that  really pulled at the heartstrings

You're the 3rd person to mention that film over the weekend. Every one has the same recommendation.

Quote from: HiMucker on January 22, 2018, 12:17:34 AM

Thor Ragnorok -  Some craic,  good soundtrack and really good fun.  8/10

Thor is excellent- Verges more towards comedy than superhero genre. It's one the whole family can watch I'd suggest even if they don't like Marvel etc. I don't like Goldblum normally, but I thought his character was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 19, 2018, 10:06:01 AM
Quote from: Up The Middle on January 22, 2018, 08:47:24 AM
Watched Mollys Game over the weekend. 9/10.
Maybe not a 9/10, but i thought it was quite good.
I , Tonya, I thought was very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on February 19, 2018, 10:37:13 AM
Cardboard Gangsters is a decent watch.
Sobering picture of life in some parts of Dublin
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Post by: north_antrim_hound on February 19, 2018, 11:17:46 AM
Just watched "last flag flying"
Deals with the effects of war over two generations when an an ex Vietnam vet loses his son  in Iraq.
Doesn't hold back on criticism of US government then and now and the long lasting effects of veterans after their service.
Plenty of humorous scenes to
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on February 20, 2018, 04:16:48 PM
Three billboards outside Leitir Mealláin (https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2018/0219/941909-three-billboards-connemara/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: general_lee on February 20, 2018, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: Taylor on February 19, 2018, 10:37:13 AM
Cardboard Gangsters is a decent watch.
Sobering picture of life in some parts of Dublin
Gave this a watch last night. Enjoyed it myself, storyline isn't that great but acting makes up for it.
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Post by: bennydorano on February 23, 2018, 11:14:54 PM
3 Billboards is some movie, excellent stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on February 23, 2018, 11:31:24 PM
Winchester. Worth seeing, but not worth going to see. I live near that mansion and was excited to see a film about it, but was a little disappointed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on February 24, 2018, 12:01:20 AM
Thor Ragnorok is very easy watching but maybe went a bit too much of a spoof. Also watched Hacksaw Ridge. Excellent. In a way didn't want to like it because of Gibson but it's so well acted and directed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 03, 2018, 01:39:56 AM
Lady Bird is such a well-made movie, the writing, the directing and the performances. It has young people talking and emoting like young people, which is rare for a coming-of-age film, but just about every character feels like a real person with human reactions rather than simply walking plot devices. It took a well-worn story and made it feel vibrant by simply executing its vision so well. And it's the director/writer's debut film, which really marks her out as someone to watch for in the future.

Saoirse Ronan has became an incredible actress and she's always represented her country and her people brilliantly. I hope she wins the Oscar this weekend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: leenie on March 03, 2018, 07:18:35 PM
Ladybird    7.5/10
I tonya      8/10
3 billboards  8.5/10
The post   8/10
Shape of water  9/ 10
Phantom thread  8/10
The darkest hour  8/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 03, 2018, 01:39:56 AM
Lady Bird is such a well-made movie, the writing, the directing and the performances. It has young people talking and emoting like young people, which is rare for a coming-of-age film, but just about every character feels like a real person with human reactions rather than simply walking plot devices. It took a well-worn story and made it feel vibrant by simply executing its vision so well. And it's the director/writer's debut film, which really marks her out as someone to watch for in the future.

Saoirse Ronan has became an incredible actress and she's always represented her country and her people brilliantly. I hope she wins the Oscar this weekend.
Not sure she'll get it this time but it's only a matter of time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on March 03, 2018, 08:21:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 03, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 03, 2018, 01:39:56 AM
Lady Bird is such a well-made movie, the writing, the directing and the performances. It has young people talking and emoting like young people, which is rare for a coming-of-age film, but just about every character feels like a real person with human reactions rather than simply walking plot devices. It took a well-worn story and made it feel vibrant by simply executing its vision so well. And it's the director/writer's debut film, which really marks her out as someone to watch for in the future.

Saoirse Ronan has became an incredible actress and she's always represented her country and her people brilliantly. I hope she wins the Oscar this weekend.
Not sure she'll get it this time but it's only a matter of time.
Frances McDormand looks odds on to win before Saoirse on Sunday but as you say only a matter of time before she does win a Oscar
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on March 03, 2018, 10:18:02 PM
Just finished watching LadyBird. There's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back. Load of shite.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SHEEDY on March 04, 2018, 12:05:57 AM
Binged out on 3 oscar nominated films this weekend, 3 billboards I thought was excellent 8.5/10
Get out  7.5/10
Ladybird with saoirse ronan giving a real star performance 7.5/10

All 3 are worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 04, 2018, 12:15:51 AM
Haven't seen Lady Bird but would concur on the other 2 scores.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Last Man on March 04, 2018, 12:22:37 AM
'Pride' a film on Netflix's about Gay men and lesbian support for the striking miners in 84. Decent wee film for a winters afternoon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 04, 2018, 12:32:09 AM
Quote from: Syferus on March 03, 2018, 01:39:56 AM
Lady Bird is such a well-made movie, the writing, the directing and the performances. It has young people talking and emoting like young people, which is rare for a coming-of-age film, but just about every character feels like a real person with human reactions rather than simply walking plot devices. It took a well-worn story and made it feel vibrant by simply executing its vision so well. And it's the director/writer's debut film, which really marks her out as someone to watch for in the future.

Saoirse Ronan has became an incredible actress and she's always represented her country and her people brilliantly. I hope she wins the Oscar this weekend.

I agree. Great film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on March 04, 2018, 11:34:42 AM
Watched Wonder Woman last night. Brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 04, 2018, 11:41:22 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 03, 2018, 10:18:02 PM
Just finished watching LadyBird. There's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back. Load of shite.

Looks shit. Tempted to watch the shape of water but could also be a waste of time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 05, 2018, 01:51:46 AM
Anyone else hate superhero films to the point where you refuse to watch even the well received ones?

Or is that just me?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 05, 2018, 08:31:21 AM
Quote from: trileacman on March 05, 2018, 01:51:46 AM
Anyone else hate superhero films to the point where you refuse to watch even the well received ones?

Or is that just me?

i actually quite like superhero movies, woman HATES them and with the cub only coming one tv time is at a premium so theres a lot i haven't seen. She's back to work though and works shifts so might actually try watch a few, anyone got the chronological order i should watch the Marvel ones?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 05, 2018, 11:32:37 AM
I don't usually like Superhero movies or anything at all that isn't really real life type stuff. I can't get into Game of Throne because of this reason. As soon as I see a dragon or something in a show I'm usually done with it. Some exceptions would be the likes of Batman: The Dark Knight.

Off work at the minute and watching 80s and 90s movies. So much better than the stuff from this past 10 years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 05, 2018, 11:44:14 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 05, 2018, 11:32:37 AM
I don't usually like Superhero movies or anything at all that isn't really real life type stuff. I can't get into Game of Throne because of this reason. As soon as I see a dragon or something in a show I'm usually done with it. Some exceptions would be the likes of Batman: The Dark Knight.

Off work at the minute and watching 80s and 90s movies. So much better than the stuff from this past 10 years.

I went through a lot of John Carpenter films recently, then randomly onto Miles Teller ones and for some reason the past few days I watched a load of supposedly good comedies (not normally into stupid comedies) such as Tropic Thunder, This Is The End, Pineapple Express and Scott Pilgrim Saves The World.  They were all pretty dung.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 05, 2018, 11:45:50 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 05, 2018, 11:32:37 AM
I don't usually like Superhero movies or anything at all that isn't really real life type stuff. I can't get into Game of Throne because of this reason. As soon as I see a dragon or something in a show I'm usually done with it. Some exceptions would be the likes of Batman: The Dark Knight.

Off work at the minute and watching 80s and 90s movies. So much better than the stuff from this past 10 years.

The quantity of genuinely good film-making has steadily improved in the last twenty years.

And anyone who doesn't see the genuine brilliance and craft in Ed Wright comedies is missing out on one of the most talented comedy directors of all-time, nrico.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 05, 2018, 11:50:20 AM
This past while it seems like TV shows are more popular than sitting down to watch a movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 05, 2018, 01:57:10 PM
Went to see Black Panther - thought the special effects were great, the overall depiction of Waconda, the Black Panther, how close it stayed to the comics with the various animal tribes etc... all great.
I was a little troubled by some of the messaging coming from the orphaned prince. Oppression no more, rise up, fight back....our time.... I would be worried about how that was perceived by people open to it..... thankfully the Black Panther chose a different path of peace and not to become what his people hated.  Still troubled leaving the cinema.

Overall great addition to the franchise
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on March 05, 2018, 02:01:06 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 23, 2018, 11:14:54 PM
3 Billboards is some movie, excellent stuff.
+1

...would have loved to see the next half hour of it though!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 05, 2018, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 05, 2018, 01:51:46 AM
Anyone else hate superhero films to the point where you refuse to watch even the well received ones?

Or is that just me?
Generally not a fan either, with the exception of the Nolan Batman ones and the Ironman series
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: maddog on March 05, 2018, 03:19:23 PM
"Get Out" is worth a watch. Not a horror as described in some reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 05, 2018, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 05, 2018, 03:19:23 PM
"Get Out" is worth a watch. Not a horror as described in some reviews.

It is absolutely the most effective horror film I've seen in years.

Best film of 2017.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on March 05, 2018, 03:33:52 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 05, 2018, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 05, 2018, 03:19:23 PM
"Get Out" is worth a watch. Not a horror as described in some reviews.

It is absolutely the most effective horror film I've seen in years.

Best film of 2017.

Seriously Syf?
I thought it was a load of shite and a desperate storyline.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orchard park on March 05, 2018, 03:37:24 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 05, 2018, 03:33:52 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 05, 2018, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 05, 2018, 03:19:23 PM
"Get Out" is worth a watch. Not a horror as described in some reviews.

It is absolutely the most effective horror film I've seen in years.

Best film of 2017.

Seriously Syf?
I thought it was a load of shite and a desperate storyline.

sums up all horror movies in my book
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tyroneman on March 05, 2018, 03:43:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 04, 2018, 11:41:22 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 03, 2018, 10:18:02 PM
Just finished watching LadyBird. There's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back. Load of shite.

Looks shit. Tempted to watch the shape of water but could also be a waste of time.

Have to agree that LadyBird was awful. An hour and a half of meandering, unfunny dross. Typical Hollywood up it's own hole movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 05, 2018, 03:45:40 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 05, 2018, 03:33:52 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 05, 2018, 03:20:04 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 05, 2018, 03:19:23 PM
"Get Out" is worth a watch. Not a horror as described in some reviews.

It is absolutely the most effective horror film I've seen in years.

Best film of 2017.

Seriously Syf?
I thought it was a load of shite and a desperate storyline.

It's one of the sharpest and most well-put together satires I've ever seen. It's genuinely in Dr Strangelove territory. If the Oscar voters weren't just a bunch of old white liberals (exactly whom Get Out lampoons) and it was judged on its merits alone it would have had a very good shot at winning Best Picture.

Because it is both a horror movie and a satire it starts most big award votes at minus 50 as both genres are the sorts of things chin-strokers never understand or fully appreciate.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on March 05, 2018, 03:46:33 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on March 05, 2018, 03:43:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 04, 2018, 11:41:22 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 03, 2018, 10:18:02 PM
Just finished watching LadyBird. There's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back. Load of shite.

Looks shit. Tempted to watch the shape of water but could also be a waste of time.

Have to agree that LadyBird was awful. An hour and a half of meandering, unfunny dross. Typical Hollywood up it's own hole movie.
Not just me then  :-\,I thought it was rubbish as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 06, 2018, 08:21:14 AM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on March 05, 2018, 03:46:33 PM
Quote from: tyroneman on March 05, 2018, 03:43:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 04, 2018, 11:41:22 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 03, 2018, 10:18:02 PM
Just finished watching LadyBird. There's an hour and a half of my life I'll never get back. Load of shite.

Looks shit. Tempted to watch the shape of water but could also be a waste of time.

Have to agree that LadyBird was awful. An hour and a half of meandering, unfunny dross. Typical Hollywood up it's own hole movie.
Not just me then  :-\,I thought it was rubbish as well

Shape of Water poor to average too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 06, 2018, 12:31:22 PM
Really enjoyed "Get Out" thought it was very well thought out..a great story that slowly brings you along...a real old school suspenseful thriller/horror
9/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2018, 01:20:37 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on March 06, 2018, 12:31:22 PM
Really enjoyed "Get Out" thought it was very well thought out..a great story that slowly brings you along...a real old school suspenseful thriller/horror
9/10

Yeah I liked it to, though I'm nearly sure I seen it on Netflix last year, as very rarely would i use the computer to get films
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 06, 2018, 09:03:02 PM
I thought shape of water was excellent. The bad guy in it was seriously good at the bad guy role- you end up really hating him. Strange show alright but i thought it was good. Surprisingly funny in places.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 06, 2018, 10:54:42 PM
Is the lead actress in the shape of water sick? She didn't look well at all at the Oscars and I looked her up online and she had more weight on her years ago.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 07, 2018, 12:05:20 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 06, 2018, 09:03:02 PM
I thought shape of water was excellent. The bad guy in it was seriously good at the bad guy role- you end up really hating him. Strange show alright but i thought it was good. Surprisingly funny in places.

Michael Shannon is one of the best actors in Hollywood. He was brilliant as the bad guy as such in Boardwalk Empire too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 08, 2018, 09:11:07 PM
Watched I, Tonya. Strange film. The mockumentary style seems somewhat at odds with the subject matter and I can see a straighter take delivering a significantly more impactful film as it has some incredible elements in the story.

The CG face mapping they do during skating scenes is piss-poor and really distracting. It was less distracting when it was just the stunt performer in a wig doing action scenes rather than everyone thinking they can get away with this stuff. It makes me appreciate Rogue One more in that they pulled it off much more effectively than many of these other ham-fisted attempts.

The mother may have been horrible but she is such an utterly comical chariature here it's hard to take her seriously, and coming off the back of Lady Bird which shows a much more human version of an over-bearing and critical mother makes I, Tonya pale even more in comparison.

It also seems to be a film that has an uneasy relationship with the working class, in many places using them only as the butt of a joke rather than making them feel like real people. All this despite this essentially recounting real life events.

Margot Robbie is wonderful in the lead role and it's a pity her performance feels wasted in a film that would have been better if it leaned into the drama more than the comedy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 08, 2018, 09:31:55 PM
Not as bad as the CGI face on Superman/Henry Cavill at the start of Justice League. Brutal. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 08, 2018, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 08, 2018, 09:31:55 PM
Not as bad as the CGI face on Superman/Henry Cavill at the start of Justice League. Brutal.

He refused to shave off a moustache he was growing for another role when Joss Weston was doing extensive re-shoots after he took over from Snyder who had left/been fired, so they had to CG out his lip rat to fit with the rest of the scenes. Probably the most ridiculous waste of money in the history of CG.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 08, 2018, 09:40:15 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 08, 2018, 09:36:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 08, 2018, 09:31:55 PM
Not as bad as the CGI face on Superman/Henry Cavill at the start of Justice League. Brutal.

He refused to shave off a moustache he was growing for another role when Joss Weston was doing extensive re-shoots after he took over from Snyder who had left/been fired, so they had to CG out his lip rat to fit with the rest of the scenes. Probably the most ridiculous waste of money in the history of CG.
Yes saw that the other night after googling it. I'm sure he was popular as the Marvel DC people must have knew it looked like shit. I like your movie posts by the way. Keep at it. The rugby trial not so much  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 08, 2018, 11:38:31 PM
The mocumentary style was a major negative for me. Never saw as dumb a man as Hardings bodyguard, unreal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 08, 2018, 11:49:54 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 08, 2018, 11:38:31 PM
The mocumentary style was a major negative for me. Never saw as dumb a man as Hardings bodyguard, unreal.

I was amazed when I saw the real news clips from the tv interview with him. He really did call himself a national security expert. He looked like a character who wandered out of a bad Adam Sandler film.

I think the filmmakers were so enamoured with the slapstick nature of the characters and events around the actual plot to attack Kerrigan that they ended up applying the black comedy sheen that may have made sense for some of the scenes to the whole Tonya Harding story, which honestly was far more interesting and deeper than simply kneecapping a competitor.

Domestic and child abuse is played for laughs one too many times for comfort. There was a great story they could have told about Harding struggling with those issues as well as the class warfare of being looked down on by the ice skating elite for being an unconventional working class woman from a broken home, but those aspects are shown and then glossed over or undercut by comedy.

The director's wheelhouse is comedy film and it shows. A different director would probably have toned down the comedy and let the dramatic elements breath.

Again I thought Robbie was so good in the titular role that I feel sorry the parts around her didn't quiete come together like they could have.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Oraisteach on March 09, 2018, 12:39:36 AM
Get Out was terrific.  3 Billbords Outside Ebbing, Missouri, also a winner!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 13, 2018, 07:00:31 PM
I've been watching the Rocky movies recently.

For movies that essentially follow a similar synopsis in each they change massively stylistically as they go. Rocky I won the Best Picture Oscar and it was deserving of recognition, a film more in line with new wave cinema from the likes of Scorsese and Coppola than Hollywood melodrama, and Sly drawing comparisons to a peak Brando for his performance as a genuinely likeable outsider weren't far off the mark at all.

Carl Weathers is so good as Apollo Creed that he goes from being a device to tell Rocky's story to the most tragic figure in the series by sheer force of personality.

Rocky II is the slowest of the films, and if not for the mangled ending to V might be my least favourite of them all but it still is a very enjoyable ride. Mr. T's threatening force of nature performance in III made him such a great antagonist with very little dialogue. And Apollo training Rocky might be my favourite training montage in a series filled with great ones. And the ending to III is easily the best of the lot.

Rocky IV might be my favourite of the lot, not because it does anything ground-breaking but for how economical it is. Barely 90 minutes long, filled with the most perfect 80s power rock soundtrack you will ever hear, you get the stakes and characters established with barely a word spoken by Drago ("If he dies, he dies") or even Rocky, it's a music video action film masquerading as a sports drama. It's over the top (it ends with Rocky ending the Cold War with a speech), but in its own way it remains consistent to the tone it's aiming for. Paulie's robot servant is about the only thing that seems out of place.

V returned the director of I and shifted the focus back towards Rocky's family, and his relationship with his son. This actually plays out pretty effectively until the climatic street fight with (then world champion) Tommy Gunn. Originally Stallone had intended for Rocky to die in that fight but changed his mind midway through production, which is probably part of the reason why it feels so meaningless and inconsequential. In fairness, despite the change crashing V into a brick wall, it saved Rocky from an ending that didn't really suit his plucky underdog everyman and we eventually got two excellent follow-ups in Rocky Balboa and Creed.

Creed II is essentially going to be a sequel to Rocky IV with Adonis fighting Drago's son, which sounds amazing on paper.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 13, 2018, 07:18:43 PM
Wathed "The Foreigner" over the weekend where an elderly Jackie Chan takes on the RA. Surprisingly good. Probably the best film I've seen of Jackie's in decades.
Brosnan's accent was way off the mark (I've heard yanks with better efforts) but the action was great and the story line was on point. 7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 01:39:54 PM
Watched Annihilation on Netflix at the weekend based on decent reviews. Didn't do it for me at all - 6/10 at a push.

Made the mistake of watching The Fantastic Four (2015) on tv. Pure pish - 3/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 19, 2018, 02:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 01:39:54 PM
Watched Annihilation on Netflix at the weekend based on decent reviews. Didn't do it for me at all - 6/10 at a push.

Made the mistake of watching The Fantastic Four (2015) on tv. Pure pish - 3/10.

Annihilation would be lucky to get a 4 from me - really bad. On a sidenote, watched Willy Wonka, Sound of Music and Annie the past few days for the first time. I must be a harsh critic because i thought they were all poor enough too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Arthur_Friend on March 19, 2018, 03:03:42 PM
Watched the Outsider on Netflix, nothing special but entertaining enough. 6/10.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: The Iceman on March 19, 2018, 05:52:35 PM
Quote from: Arthur_Friend on March 19, 2018, 03:03:42 PM
Watched the Outsider on Netflix, nothing special but entertaining enough. 6/10.
wasn't fussed on it at all - watchable but very slow and a lot of unanswered questions
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 19, 2018, 08:24:28 PM
Quote from: Syferus on March 13, 2018, 07:00:31 PM
I've been watching the Rocky movies recently.

For movies that essentially follow a similar synopsis in each they change massively stylistically as they go. Rocky I won the Best Picture Oscar and it was deserving of recognition, a film more in line with new wave cinema from the likes of Scorsese and Coppola than Hollywood melodrama, and Sly drawing comparisons to a peak Brando for his performance as a genuinely likeable outsider weren't far off the mark at all.

Carl Weathers is so good as Apollo Creed that he goes from being a device to tell Rocky's story to the most tragic figure in the series by sheer force of personality.

Rocky II is the slowest of the films, and if not for the mangled ending to V might be my least favourite of them all but it still is a very enjoyable ride. Mr. T's threatening force of nature performance in III made him such a great antagonist with very little dialogue. And Apollo training Rocky might be my favourite training montage in a series filled with great ones. And the ending to III is easily the best of the lot.

Rocky IV might be my favourite of the lot, not because it does anything ground-breaking but for how economical it is. Barely 90 minutes long, filled with the most perfect 80s power rock soundtrack you will ever hear, you get the stakes and characters established with barely a word spoken by Drago ("If he dies, he dies") or even Rocky, it's a music video action film masquerading as a sports drama. It's over the top (it ends with Rocky ending the Cold War with a speech), but in its own way it remains consistent to the tone it's aiming for. Paulie's robot servant is about the only thing that seems out of place.

V returned the director of I and shifted the focus back towards Rocky's family, and his relationship with his son. This actually plays out pretty effectively until the climatic street fight with (then world champion) Tommy Gunn. Originally Stallone had intended for Rocky to die in that fight but changed his mind midway through production, which is probably part of the reason why it feels so meaningless and inconsequential. In fairness, despite the change crashing V into a brick wall, it saved Rocky from an ending that didn't really suit his plucky underdog everyman and we eventually got two excellent follow-ups in Rocky Balboa and Creed.

Creed II is essentially going to be a sequel to Rocky IV with Adonis fighting Drago's son, which sounds amazing on paper.

I'm surprised at you saying you didn't like II. Rocky II has been said by some to be one of the rare sequels that was better than the original.

I agree that IV is so over-the-top it's almost a parody of itself.

Creed was superb.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 08:40:58 PM
I picked this film (Rocky) when it came out over here to watch over Easter with my dad and two brothers, I picked it because they were showing both, Rocky 1 and 2! Must have been 1980 or thereabouts! I remember my da saying at the start that it's looks crap! But at the end of both films we'd ghe gloves out in the house having boxing fights!

I picked the next film, Airplane!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Square Ball on March 19, 2018, 08:42:25 PM
Enjoyed Hidden Figures. Took a long time for these women to be rewarded for their contribution to the American space race and what they had to overcome.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: heffo on March 21, 2018, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2018, 02:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 01:39:54 PM
Watched Annihilation on Netflix at the weekend based on decent reviews. Didn't do it for me at all - 6/10 at a push.


Annihilation would be lucky to get a 4 from me - really bad.


Was looking forward to Annihilation after the very good reviews - it was awful
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on March 21, 2018, 10:26:54 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on March 19, 2018, 08:42:25 PM
Enjoyed Hidden Figures. Took a long time for these women to be rewarded for their contribution to the American space race and what they had to overcome.

+1
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2018, 10:36:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on March 21, 2018, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2018, 02:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 01:39:54 PM
Watched Annihilation on Netflix at the weekend based on decent reviews. Didn't do it for me at all - 6/10 at a push.


Annihilation would be lucky to get a 4 from me - really bad.


Was looking forward to Annihilation after the very good reviews - it was awful
Yep. A lot of the positive reviews must have been based on the fact that it was "women led".
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 22, 2018, 10:21:36 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2018, 10:36:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on March 21, 2018, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2018, 02:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 01:39:54 PM
Watched Annihilation on Netflix at the weekend based on decent reviews. Didn't do it for me at all - 6/10 at a push.


Annihilation would be lucky to get a 4 from me - really bad.


Was looking forward to Annihilation after the very good reviews - it was awful
Yep. A lot of the positive reviews must have been based on the fact that it was "women led".

You'll get in trouble

Syferus, get him!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Syferus on March 22, 2018, 09:47:02 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 21, 2018, 10:36:20 PM
Quote from: heffo on March 21, 2018, 02:53:20 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2018, 02:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2018, 01:39:54 PM
Watched Annihilation on Netflix at the weekend based on decent reviews. Didn't do it for me at all - 6/10 at a push.


Annihilation would be lucky to get a 4 from me - really bad.


Was looking forward to Annihilation after the very good reviews - it was awful
Yep. A lot of the positive reviews must have been based on the fact that it was "women led".

This film is very much in keeping with the cerebral tone of Alex Garland's last film, Ex Machina, and Sunshine, which he wrote. I think there was some affirmative hype surrounding Wonder Woman and Ghostbusters but Annihilation is not even getting a release in theatres outside a short and limited run in the US - there just isn't the level of interest in it to suggest the good reviews have much to do with the female leads. This is exactly the sort of slow-burn film that critics love and wider audiences struggle to connect with, the sex of the leads could be male and the reviews and reaction would have been about the same. It harkens back to 70s sci-fi like 2001 and the first Alien film. It's neither an action film or a horror, which is what trailers wrongly sold it as. It's a sci-fi film about big ideas and mood.

The fact the leads are women is totally incidental to the story or the themes of change, which honestly makes it much better than the films I mentioned at actually moving the needle of forward and opening up traditionally male-dominated roles for female actresses.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 22, 2018, 10:25:06 PM
Is the world forgiving films for being shite now just because they're in keeping with the most recent liberal cause-celebre?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 22, 2018, 10:38:32 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 22, 2018, 10:25:06 PM
Is the world forgiving films for being shite now just because they're in keeping with the most recent liberal cause-celebre?
Not in my house.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on March 23, 2018, 09:43:36 AM
Open House.
Pure shite.
Dont waste an hour and a half of your life watching it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on June 18, 2018, 09:44:44 PM
Hamburger Hill on TG 4 now. Great war movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jayop on June 18, 2018, 10:01:39 PM
I watched Ready Player One at the weekend and was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on June 19, 2018, 11:31:44 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 18, 2018, 09:44:44 PM
Hamburger Hill on TG 4 now. Great war movie.

Love this movie! Very underrated when talking about war movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 19, 2018, 11:53:41 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 18, 2018, 09:44:44 PM
Hamburger Hill on TG 4 now. Great war movie.

Good show. I watched Full Metal Jacket 2 weeks ago, hadn't watched it in years. Still a bloody great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SLIGONIAN on June 19, 2018, 08:42:06 PM
Quote from: Jayop on June 18, 2018, 10:01:39 PM
I watched Ready Player One at the weekend and was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
Loved it, that open race was epic. Chuckys appearance  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Watched Sicario last night, exceptional film , great performances from Blunt, Broliin and Del Torro, sequel out  in cinema at the minute as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on July 10, 2018, 07:43:10 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Watched Sicario last night, exceptional film , great performances from Blunt, Broliin and Del Torro, sequel out  in cinema at the minute as well
Sequel poor enough, dodgy plot. 6/10. Not a patch on original
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on July 10, 2018, 08:13:36 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Watched Sicario last night, exceptional film , great performances from Blunt, Broliin and Del Torro, sequel out  in cinema at the minute as well
Really? I thought it was average. I thought the director strangely put Blunt at the centre of the film but then made her character largely weak. The performances were good but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me, at least not a positive one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on July 10, 2018, 09:05:35 AM
Wind River.  Watched it again last night.  Great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 10, 2018, 09:35:16 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on July 10, 2018, 08:13:36 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Watched Sicario last night, exceptional film , great performances from Blunt, Broliin and Del Torro, sequel out  in cinema at the minute as well
Really? I thought it was average. I thought the director strangely put Blunt at the centre of the film but then made her character largely weak. The performances were good but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me, at least not a positive one.

Same here. Very forgettable film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rawhide on July 10, 2018, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 10, 2018, 09:35:16 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on July 10, 2018, 08:13:36 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Watched Sicario last night, exceptional film , great performances from Blunt, Broliin and Del Torro, sequel out  in cinema at the minute as well
Really? I thought it was average. I thought the director strangely put Blunt at the centre of the film but then made her character largely weak. The performances were good but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me, at least not a positive one.

Same here. Very forgettable film.

There you go, opinions differ. I went to it in the cinema when it waqs first released, loved it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 10, 2018, 02:07:24 PM
Quote from: Rawhide on July 10, 2018, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on July 10, 2018, 09:35:16 AM
Quote from: Esmarelda on July 10, 2018, 08:13:36 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Watched Sicario last night, exceptional film , great performances from Blunt, Broliin and Del Torro, sequel out  in cinema at the minute as well
Really? I thought it was average. I thought the director strangely put Blunt at the centre of the film but then made her character largely weak. The performances were good but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me, at least not a positive one.

Same here. Very forgettable film.

There you go, opinions differ. I went to it in the cinema when it waqs first released, loved it.
Yep each  to their own and all that
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2018, 02:19:36 PM
The first Sicario movie was very good and I'll watch the second one even though it has universally had less glowing reviews than the first one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnnycool on July 10, 2018, 02:32:21 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on July 10, 2018, 08:13:36 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on July 09, 2018, 10:21:26 PM
Watched Sicario last night, exceptional film , great performances from Blunt, Broliin and Del Torro, sequel out  in cinema at the minute as well
Really? I thought it was average. I thought the director strangely put Blunt at the centre of the film but then made her character largely weak. The performances were good but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me, at least not a positive one.

I thought that was the point, Blunts character was being built up as some sort of wannabe super agent/cop and ultimately she was used in a subplot to assassinate these warlords behind enemy lines.
Del Torro as good as ever.

Might need to watch the first again before getting to see the sequel.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jayop on July 10, 2018, 03:17:07 PM
Tried to watch Sicario at the weekend but the sound kept going on it on my IPTV player so I gave up. Will try again.


Watched Ready Player One last week and it was such a good film and outdone all my expectations.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 10, 2018, 03:24:14 PM
Quote from: Jayop on July 10, 2018, 03:17:07 PM
Tried to watch Sicario at the weekend but the sound kept going on it on my IPTV player so I gave up. Will try again.


Watched Ready Player One last week and it was such a good film and outdone all my expectations.

Loved Ready Player One too. Anyone who loves 80s and 90s pop culture will enjoy it.

So many background references.

It was like a modern day Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on July 16, 2018, 09:56:54 AM
A Quite Place

Solid 7/10. Would have been higher only for the ending.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on July 16, 2018, 10:03:09 AM
I watched Calibre on netflix at the weekend.
Thought it was pretty good.
Some really good performances

7.5/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 16, 2018, 01:39:58 PM
Incredibles 2 is very good for older children, I would say small children would get less out of it (8.5/10).

I watched Eye In The Sky on Netflix and it was much better than I thought it would be (7.5/10).
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2018, 12:30:25 AM
I'm giving a strong 9/10 to MI: Fallout.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on July 29, 2018, 10:45:04 AM
Welcome to New York  - 2014 , Gerard Depardieu plays the part of Strauss Khan  the IMF chief and possible French presidential candidate infamously accused of sexual assault against a hotel maid. It's a savage, no holds barred depiction of the predator. Depardieu is superb and fat, really fat. The film is more of a docudrama, very well edited. Naturally the film was the subject of the French snub and generally treated as toxic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 29, 2018, 12:56:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 29, 2018, 10:45:04 AM
Welcome to New York  - 2014 , Gerard Depardieu plays the part of Strauss Khan  the IMF chief and possible French presidential candidate infamously accused of sexual assault against a hotel maid. It's a savage, no holds barred depiction of the predator. Depardieu is superb and fat, really fat. The film is more of a docudrama, very well edited. Naturally the film was the subject of the French snub and generally treated as toxic.

Sounds decent. Where'd you watch it?
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Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 29, 2018, 01:16:22 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on July 16, 2018, 10:03:09 AM
I watched Calibre on netflix at the weekend.
Thought it was pretty good.
Some really good performances

7.5/10

Calibre was good the main guy though didnt he even try a scottish accent and just kept his belfast one lol.
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Post by: Main Street on July 29, 2018, 02:08:08 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 29, 2018, 12:56:58 PM
Quote from: Main Street on July 29, 2018, 10:45:04 AM
Welcome to New York  - 2014 , Gerard Depardieu plays the part of Strauss Khan  the IMF chief and possible French presidential candidate infamously accused of sexual assault against a hotel maid. It's a savage, no holds barred depiction of the predator. Depardieu is superb and fat, really fat. The film is more of a docudrama, very well edited. Naturally the film was the subject of the French snub and generally treated as toxic.

Sounds decent. Where'd you watch it?
I downloaded the torrent.
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Post by: nrico2006 on August 27, 2018, 09:34:06 AM
Summer of 84 is very good, 80s themed film that has a bit of the feel of Stranger Things to it.
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Post by: blewuporstuffed on August 27, 2018, 09:58:06 AM
Black 47 out next week.

Looks good in the trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6znv9iBGX6w (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6znv9iBGX6w)
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Post by: The Iceman on August 27, 2018, 12:24:08 PM
Rampage. 5/10  Watched it on a flight - passed the time.
3 Billboards 8/10 great show really really enjoyed it
Tomb Raider - 5/10 watchable inflight entertainment
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Post by: Gmac on August 28, 2018, 05:47:46 PM
Watched hostiles on Netflix really good I thought, Christian bale is excellent
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Post by: Targetman on August 28, 2018, 06:22:04 PM
Anyone seen Black KkKlansman, gonna go at weekend
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Post by: Main Street on August 28, 2018, 08:11:01 PM
Quote from: Targetman on August 28, 2018, 06:22:04 PM
Anyone seen Black KkKlansman, gonna go at weekend
I'll  definitely view it when it becomes available to me. There is a precedent for a black klansman, wasn't it  Richard Prior & Gene Wilder (aka The Frisco Kid) in Blazing Saddles?
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Post by: The Gs Man on September 07, 2018, 11:46:50 AM
Anybody watched Black 47 yet?

Might try and see it this weekend.
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Post by: Harold Disgracey on September 16, 2018, 10:05:47 AM
Have seen both BlacKkKlansman and Black 47 recently. Both excellent and well worth seeing.
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Post by: Denn Forever on September 29, 2018, 05:42:55 PM
In Bruges on Film 4 to night at 9.00pm 29/09/3018.
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Post by: bennydorano on September 29, 2018, 05:55:13 PM
Watched a Spanish movie on Film 4 there one night, Marshland, great film.
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on September 29, 2018, 08:41:57 PM
Quote from: The Gs Man on September 07, 2018, 11:46:50 AM
Anybody watched Black 47 yet?

Might try and see it this weekend.

Saw it this afternoon.  Didn't know what to make of it afterwards.
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Post by: Windmill abu on September 29, 2018, 10:17:19 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on September 29, 2018, 05:42:55 PM
In Bruges on Film 4 to night at 9.00pm 29/09/3018.

Excellent, as good as the first time I saw it.

Best quote  "you can't sell horse tranquilizer to a midget"
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Post by: nrico2006 on September 30, 2018, 08:30:20 AM
Watched Black 47 yesterday, was nothing special.
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Post by: bennydorano on October 05, 2018, 08:16:16 PM
Watching the Life of Brian - again. There's so many jokes that are referenced daily. A masterpiece.
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Post by: screenexile on October 05, 2018, 10:44:52 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 05, 2018, 08:16:16 PM
Watching the Life of Brian - again. There's so many jokes that are referenced daily. A masterpiece.

I wonder would it be funny to kids now??

Not that you're old Benny but the film was even old when I came across it and loved it I wonder is funny just funny and would kids nowadays appreciate it.

At the time it was nearly ground breaking in taking on the church.

The leper bit with Palin is my favourite part!!
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Post by: bennydorano on October 06, 2018, 12:03:37 AM
I doubt it would be you know. I'd say they'd have pretty much heard every joke in it - but in a ripped off context.

I preferred The Holy Grail when I was younger too. Totally played it to death but, must have a look for it too, been a while.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on October 06, 2018, 12:12:45 AM
I tried Life of Brian for the wains a couple of months ago but couldn't get through it as the missus made me turn it off at the Pilate Biggus Dickus part!
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Post by: J70 on October 06, 2018, 12:38:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on August 28, 2018, 08:11:01 PM
Quote from: Targetman on August 28, 2018, 06:22:04 PM
Anyone seen Black KkKlansman, gonna go at weekend
I'll  definitely view it when it becomes available to me. There is a precedent for a black klansman, wasn't it  Richard Prior & Gene Wilder (aka The Frisco Kid) in Blazing Saddles?

That would be the Waco Kid!

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Post by: maddog on October 06, 2018, 09:28:17 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 30, 2018, 08:30:20 AM
Watched Black 47 yesterday, was nothing special.

Was alright. Worth watching but felt a bit B list low budget. 6/10

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Post by: themac_23 on October 06, 2018, 12:46:59 PM
Quote from: maddog on October 06, 2018, 09:28:17 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 30, 2018, 08:30:20 AM
Watched Black 47 yesterday, was nothing special.

Was alright. Worth watching but felt a bit B list low budget. 6/10

Likewise, had heard great reports, was kinda waiting on a big show stopping end to the film but def failed to deliver, kinda watched the end and was just meh
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Post by: The Iceman on October 15, 2018, 12:50:43 PM
Venom 6.5/10

Very surprised this wasn't better. Hardy does not give one of his typical performances, his accent (for me) was terrible. The story was ok. It definitely did not feel like a Marvel movie, more like a DC movie. It did not stay true to the comic book story and there's no plans I would imagine to integrate this character in to the current marvel universe on the big screen.

It was also shorter than most block busters. I think about 1hr 40 mins. Not that that should dictate the success or failure of a movie but i remarked on it as we left.

I would wait to watch it on blu ray....
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Post by: lurganblue on October 15, 2018, 02:35:41 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on October 06, 2018, 12:46:59 PM
Quote from: maddog on October 06, 2018, 09:28:17 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 30, 2018, 08:30:20 AM
Watched Black 47 yesterday, was nothing special.

Was alright. Worth watching but felt a bit B list low budget. 6/10

Likewise, had heard great reports, was kinda waiting on a big show stopping end to the film but def failed to deliver, kinda watched the end and was just meh

Was hoping for big things with this film. People had watched it and were raving about it to me. Must say i wasn't overly impressed. Entertaining enough but i 100% have no interest in seeing it again.
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Post by: Boycey on October 16, 2018, 09:49:40 AM
Watched Searching last night, very quirky format. A decent 7/10
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Post by: nrico2006 on October 16, 2018, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: Boycey on October 16, 2018, 09:49:40 AM
Watched Searching last night, very quirky format. A decent 7/10

It looks good, definitely on the hit list.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on October 16, 2018, 01:18:09 PM
First Man was excellent. Don't go expecting it to be a thrill ride as you'll be disappointed. Giving it a 9/10.
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Post by: oakleaflad on October 16, 2018, 03:01:32 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on October 15, 2018, 12:50:43 PM
Venom 6.5/10

Very surprised this wasn't better. Hardy does not give one of his typical performances, his accent (for me) was terrible. The story was ok. It definitely did not feel like a Marvel movie, more like a DC movie. It did not stay true to the comic book story and there's no plans I would imagine to integrate this character in to the current marvel universe on the big screen.

It was also shorter than most block busters. I think about 1hr 40 mins. Not that that should dictate the success or failure of a movie but i remarked on it as we left.

I would wait to watch it on blu ray....
Venom isn't part of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and is filmed by Sony. Venom is part of the deal Sony had to film the old Spider-Man films and Sony can produce these films without the input of Marvel studios. It was aimed at kick starting 'Sony's Marvel Universe'. So it isn't related to the Disney owned Marvel films (Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Avengers, Guardians of Galaxy etc.) and would explain the different look, feel and (probable) quality of the film.
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Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on October 17, 2018, 01:00:25 AM
Watched The Endless today. Really enjoyed it. Sci-fi /horror. If you know the movie Resolution,  it's a partner piece to that. Stands on its own too though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 07, 2018, 10:33:39 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on September 16, 2018, 10:05:47 AM
Have seen both BlacKkKlansman and Black 47 recently. Both excellent and well worth seeing.
I finally got round to viewing BKkK, yes it's excellent. From the first scene the smartest guy in the room by far was the black man and after 5 minutes he's running the police station. In the credits at the end I saw it was directed by Spike Lee, it all made sense then. There's even a welcome bonus  in a cameo role of sorts by the renowned  Senator Clay Davis
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Post by: RedHand88 on November 07, 2018, 10:49:12 PM
Bohemian rhapsody is blooming marvellous.
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Post by: screenexile on November 07, 2018, 10:52:45 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on November 07, 2018, 10:49:12 PM
Bohemian rhapsody is blooming marvellous.

Strange one I'd read a few reviews and they weren't good yet anyone I've spoken to or has posted on social media about it absolutely loved it!!

My guess is it's very entertaining rather than being a good film but sure what's wrong with that. Must try and see it I loved Queen back in the day!!
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Post by: armaghniac on November 08, 2018, 12:59:54 AM
Quote from: RedHand88 on November 07, 2018, 10:49:12 PM
Bohemian rhapsody is blooming marvellous.

Are you allowed to sing in the cinema? Or  bring an air guitar?
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Post by: Never beat the deeler on November 08, 2018, 02:17:50 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 07, 2018, 10:52:45 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on November 07, 2018, 10:49:12 PM
Bohemian rhapsody is blooming marvellous.

Strange one I'd read a few reviews and they weren't good yet anyone I've spoken to or has posted on social media about it absolutely loved it!!

My guess is it's very entertaining rather than being a good film but sure what's wrong with that. Must try and see it I loved Queen back in the day!!

Exactly my take on it. Enjoyable watch if you want to go along and tap your feet and marvel about how wonderful and talented the band were.

If you are looking for an in-depth biography, this skims over a lot of what made Freddie Mercury tick, from his background, family, various romances etc. They are all hinted at, but very little detail given to any. Paul Prenter is given a really over the top villain piece. Obviously someone involved in the movie still has strong feeling in this regard (maybe it is completely fair, I know nothing about the man / his influence but it feels cartoon-villainish)

Overall, a couple of hours of good entertainment, but not a lot to remember

PS Rami Malek is brilliant as Freddie
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Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 08, 2018, 09:29:33 AM
Went to see Peterloo @ the weekend. Bit long winded at 2 & a half hours.
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Post by: Main Street on November 13, 2018, 01:08:25 AM
The Post, about the events around  the publishing of the pentagon papers in the early '70s by the NYT and WP. an excellent film, could have watched it all night long.
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Post by: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 11:52:43 PM
First Man - avoid at all costs.
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Post by: Capt Pat on November 24, 2018, 12:24:47 AM
Robin Hood. seven out of ten. Entertaining enough.

They obviously filmed it in Italy or Croatia or somewhere other than the north of England where Robin is from. It also looked like some of the costumes were sourced in top shop. Nottingham also had a lot of black people in those days which I never knew, I thought it was all white in the old days. There must also have been a lot of Irish immigration into the area in those days going by the accents of 2 of the movies leading characters. This film also featured the over the shoulder bazooka that fired arrows in the crusades. I know Robin Hood is a legend but I did expect a bit of historical accuracy.
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Post by: Main Street on November 24, 2018, 09:46:54 PM
The Resistance Banker 2018, is a dutch film about the financing of the dutch resistance by a couple of bankers during the ww2 nazi occupation. It's a great story and historical document.
There is an english dubbed version  on netflix,  as I have little tolerance for dubbed films, I just downloaded the dutch language version and added  the subs.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on November 24, 2018, 10:06:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 11:52:43 PM
First Man - avoid at all costs.
Your hole.
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Post by: JoG2 on November 24, 2018, 10:20:12 PM
A Quiet Place - very good. Not great for the stress levels though. 8/10
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Post by: mrdeeds on December 28, 2018, 08:59:00 PM
Watched a couple Netflix ones. Christmas Chronicles was excellent. Bird Box was decent but could have being twenty minutes shorter.
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Post by: nrico2006 on December 28, 2018, 10:00:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 24, 2018, 10:06:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 11:52:43 PM
First Man - avoid at all costs.
Your hole.

Heard some tube on radio foyle call it the movie of the year the other day. Dont see one good thing about it.
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Post by: gallsman on December 28, 2018, 11:14:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 28, 2018, 10:00:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 24, 2018, 10:06:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 23, 2018, 11:52:43 PM
First Man - avoid at all costs.
Your hole.

Heard some tube on radio foyle call it the movie of the year the other day. Dont see one good thing about it.

It was an excellent biopic.

The only way, in my opinion, that anybody could fail to be impressed by it is if they thought it was a movie about space and space exploration
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Post by: spoofer on December 29, 2018, 12:30:59 AM
Netflix- Haunting of Hill House? Anyone see? First series...10 episodes.
Some watching from behind the couch moments for sure, esp episode 5 and 6  :-\
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Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2018, 01:09:19 AM
Bohemian Rhapsody. Hard to bate.
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Post by: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
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Post by: laoislad on December 30, 2018, 12:08:57 AM
Watched First Man tonight. Great movie. Really enjoyed it.
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Post by: Over the Bar on January 06, 2019, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
Daft enough. Particularly how there wasn't a mention as to how everyone survived the 5 years between outbreak and the river journey!
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2019, 11:52:23 PM
Quote from: Over the Bar on January 06, 2019, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
Daft enough. Particularly how there wasn't a mention as to how everyone survived the 5 years between outbreak and the river journey!

Not too many novels get told on their entirety when they hit the big screen
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Post by: Aristo 60 on January 07, 2019, 09:34:39 AM
Quote from: Over the Bar on January 06, 2019, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
Daft enough. Particularly how there wasn't a mention as to how everyone survived the 5 years between outbreak and the river journey!

Yes daft is the best word for it and too similar to The Happening (2008). For me, the malevolent presence / illness / psychosis wasn't explained anywhere near enough. 
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Post by: screenexile on January 07, 2019, 09:40:15 AM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on January 07, 2019, 09:34:39 AM
Quote from: Over the Bar on January 06, 2019, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
Daft enough. Particularly how there wasn't a mention as to how everyone survived the 5 years between outbreak and the river journey!

Yes daft is the best word for it and too similar to The Happening (2008). For me, the malevolent presence / illness / psychosis wasn't explained anywhere near enough.

It wasn't about that though . . . I quite enjoyed it I know it wasn't too deep really and was just a whole lot of suspense without any real reasoning but it was entertaining enough and not the worst way to pass an evening. It'll hardly be getting any Oscars I wouldn't think.
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Post by: bennydorano on January 24, 2019, 06:41:22 PM
The Dude to ride again by the looks of it

https://twitter.com/TheJeffBridges/status/1088481555582996480?s=19
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Post by: Main Street on January 24, 2019, 08:59:10 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 07, 2019, 09:40:15 AM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on January 07, 2019, 09:34:39 AM
Quote from: Over the Bar on January 06, 2019, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
Daft enough. Particularly how there wasn't a mention as to how everyone survived the 5 years between outbreak and the river journey!

Yes daft is the best word for it and too similar to The Happening (2008). For me, the malevolent presence / illness / psychosis wasn't explained anywhere near enough.

It wasn't about that though . . . I quite enjoyed it I know it wasn't too deep really and was just a whole lot of suspense without any real reasoning but it was entertaining enough and not the worst way to pass an evening. It'll hardly be getting any Oscars I wouldn't think.

I read a two word review ("Bird shít") that put me off pursuing the matter any further.
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Post by: screenexile on January 24, 2019, 09:40:44 PM
Watched the Favourite the other night.

Very well acted and clever if a bit too arty at times however I enjoyed it. Olivia Colman is class to as the Queen I remember first noticing her in Green Wing being funny in a minor role fair play to her getting the Oscar nomination.

Disclaimer. Have spoken to a lot of people who didn't like it!
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Post by: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2019, 10:04:23 PM
Surprised to hear of someone from Derry watching an arty movie  ;D

Anyone seen Glass? Have seen mainly mediocre reviews of it but a couple of very decent reviews. Maybe one for the firestick.
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Post by: mrdeeds on January 24, 2019, 10:22:33 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2018, 01:09:19 AM
Bohemian Rhapsody. Hard to bate.

Excellent and well acted movie.
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Post by: JoG2 on January 24, 2019, 10:30:29 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 24, 2019, 10:22:33 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2018, 01:09:19 AM
Bohemian Rhapsody. Hard to bate.

Excellent and well acted movie.

Super show, regretted not watching it on the big screen!
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Post by: screenexile on January 24, 2019, 10:39:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2019, 10:04:23 PM
Surprised to hear of someone from Derry watching an arty movie  ;D

Anyone seen Glass? Have seen mainly mediocre reviews of it but a couple of very decent reviews. Maybe one for the firestick.

I'm amazed one of you Armagh lads can spell arty  :P
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Post by: nrico2006 on January 25, 2019, 08:15:57 AM
I must be the only one that thought Bohemian Rhapsody was average.
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Post by: mrdeeds on January 25, 2019, 08:47:18 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 25, 2019, 08:15:57 AM
I must be the only one that thought Bohemian Rhapsody was average.

Critics agreed with you.
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 25, 2019, 09:28:33 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 25, 2019, 08:47:18 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 25, 2019, 08:15:57 AM
I must be the only one that thought Bohemian Rhapsody was average.

Critics agreed with you.

BR is a strange one. I'm a huge Queen fan but was not looking forward to the movie as it had so many problems in production.

When I watched it I enjoyed it but nothing more than that. The critics caned it. However loads of people I asked through it was superb. Some put it up there with the best movie ever. I don't get it!

Again if the critics universally criticized it, whey is it up for so many awards!
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Post by: mrdeeds on January 25, 2019, 09:59:09 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 25, 2019, 09:28:33 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 25, 2019, 08:47:18 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 25, 2019, 08:15:57 AM
I must be the only one that thought Bohemian Rhapsody was average.

Critics agreed with you.

BR is a strange one. I'm a huge Queen fan but was not looking forward to the movie as it had so many problems in production.

When I watched it I enjoyed it but nothing more than that. The critics caned it. However loads of people I asked through it was superb. Some put it up there with the best movie ever. I don't get it!

Again if the critics universally criticized it, whey is it up for so many awards!

Wasn't Shawshank Redemption famously slated by the critics? The academy are seperate from critics.
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Post by: mouview on January 25, 2019, 10:28:44 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2019, 09:40:44 PM
Watched the Favourite the other night.

Very well acted and clever if a bit too arty at times however I enjoyed it. Olivia Colman is class to as the Queen I remember first noticing her in Green Wing being funny in a minor role fair play to her getting the Oscar nomination.

Disclaimer. Have spoken to a lot of people who didn't like it!

BR was standard enough, but entertaining.

The Favourite best film I've seen recently. Really funny, excellently acted, superbly produced.
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Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 25, 2019, 10:29:43 AM
I enjoyed BR but don't understand why the timeline was so messed up along with a whole load of stuff that never happened. Did it really add to the story?
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Post by: gallsman on January 25, 2019, 10:35:42 AM
I didn't think the Favourite was as good as I'd hoped. Funny in places but just downright bizarre and overproduced at times e.g. the slow-mo orange throwing segment. I also thought Rachel Weisz was the standout of the three in it and I'm unsure why she and Emma Stone are nominated for supporting actress and Olivia Colman for lead as I think they probably shared screen time pretty evenly. Still, a very good film.

Looking forward to seeing Vice. Have heard great things and Bale is apparently uncanny as Cheney.
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Post by: Walter Cronc on January 25, 2019, 10:36:47 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on January 25, 2019, 10:29:43 AM
I enjoyed BR but don't understand why the timeline was so messed up along with a whole load of stuff that never happened. Did it really add to the story?

What didn't happen? Novice here when it comes to the history of Queen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 25, 2019, 10:46:20 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 25, 2019, 10:36:47 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on January 25, 2019, 10:29:43 AM
I enjoyed BR but don't understand why the timeline was so messed up along with a whole load of stuff that never happened. Did it really add to the story?

What didn't happen? Novice here when it comes to the history of Queen.

There was a bit of poetic licence re Freddie sacking Paul the manager before Live Aid (added to the drama) when he wasn't sacked until after. Not sure of much else but wasn't a huge fan either. Watched the Live Aid performance on YouTube after, some performance and mad to think it was only 20 odd minutes in the early evening
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cornerback on January 25, 2019, 10:52:25 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 24, 2019, 10:04:23 PM
Surprised to hear of someone from Derry watching an arty movie  ;D

Anyone seen Glass? Have seen mainly mediocre reviews of it but a couple of very decent reviews. Maybe one for the firestick.

Haven't seen Glass yet but heard a review on the radio that you really need to see Split (and unbreakable too obviously) first.

So I watched Split on Netflix last week - good show.  Thought James McAvoy was excellent.

Review of Glass also said he stole the show in this as well - well ahead of Bruce & Samuel L.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 25, 2019, 10:55:12 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 25, 2019, 10:36:47 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on January 25, 2019, 10:29:43 AM
I enjoyed BR but don't understand why the timeline was so messed up along with a whole load of stuff that never happened. Did it really add to the story?

What didn't happen? Novice here when it comes to the history of Queen.

Quite s bit. How Freddy joined the band was made up. The EMI guy was complete fiction. How Freddy quit the band - news to me. Freddy got diagnosed with aids on the eve of band aid several years before he was actually diagnosed. It was probably all to add to the drama but the guy a a pretty eventful life without making up a whole lot of stuff. Many other weird things eg when certain songs came out. The order was all wrong can't even think why they did that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on January 25, 2019, 11:52:10 AM
I would say if BR was turned into a mini-series with the same cast and more R rated it would have had time to get things correct and accurate. 
For all intensive purposes, they had to condense some of the major points of his life into a 2 hour film which was never going to fully work.  Hugely enjoyable all the same.   
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 25, 2019, 12:13:29 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 25, 2019, 10:36:47 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on January 25, 2019, 10:29:43 AM
I enjoyed BR but don't understand why the timeline was so messed up along with a whole load of stuff that never happened. Did it really add to the story?

What didn't happen? Novice here when it comes to the history of Queen.

A lot of the timing of the songs was wrong. They had Fat Bottomed Girls on their American tour in the mid 70s. In reality the song came out after that.

There was also some point where they said the band had not recorded together for years as if they had all fell out. However they put out several albums in the early 80s and there was no real fall out.

The film also shows Queen and EMI falling out. However Queen released loads of albums until the 90s with EMI.

There was a lot of artistic licence in fairness!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on January 26, 2019, 09:53:21 PM
The Greatest Showman is pure muck.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on January 26, 2019, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 07, 2019, 09:40:15 AM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on January 07, 2019, 09:34:39 AM
Quote from: Over the Bar on January 06, 2019, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
Daft enough. Particularly how there wasn't a mention as to how everyone survived the 5 years between outbreak and the river journey!

Yes daft is the best word for it and too similar to The Happening (2008). For me, the malevolent presence / illness / psychosis wasn't explained anywhere near enough.

It wasn't about that though . . . I quite enjoyed it I know it wasn't too deep really and was just a whole lot of suspense without any real reasoning but it was entertaining enough and not the worst way to pass an evening. It'll hardly be getting any Oscars I wouldn't think.
Just watched it after all the hype. Enjoyed it well enough without being one to stick in the memory. Very like the happening alright. Don't know why but I found both fairly uncomfortable viewing at times. Just can't put my finger on why.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 26, 2019, 11:17:31 PM
Widows. Decent enough watch 7/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2019, 11:44:54 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 26, 2019, 11:17:31 PM
Widows. Decent enough watch 7/10
Just watched it. Liked it better than you - 8.5/10. Steve McQueen makes a good film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on February 09, 2019, 10:22:17 PM
Watched Bohemian Rhapsody tonight. Thought it was great.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 10, 2019, 07:49:59 PM
Watched 2 films over the weekend, Bohemian Rhapsody & A Star is born. Loved BR and enjoyed A Star is Born, but was mainly blown away by Bradley Cooper's performance as Jackson Mane, just superb. He'd be a far more worthy recipient of the Best Actor Oscar than the dude who played Freddie (who I thought was hammy enough at Times tbh).
I can't warm to Lady Gaga at all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 11, 2019, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 10, 2019, 07:49:59 PM
Watched 2 films over the weekend, Bohemian Rhapsody & A Star is born. Loved BR and enjoyed A Star is Born, but was mainly blown away by Bradley Cooper's performance as Jackson Mane, just superb. He'd be a far more worthy recipient of the Best Actor Oscar than the dude who played Freddie (who I thought was hammy enough at Times tbh).
I can't warm to Lady Gaga at all.

I would agree with you on Cooper and his performance.  Thought Bohemian Rhapsody was ok and definitely wasn't too sold on the lead actors performance either.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on February 11, 2019, 12:53:16 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on January 26, 2019, 09:53:21 PM
The Greatest Showman is pure muck.

My four year old daughter loves it.

Catchy songs too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 11, 2019, 01:21:13 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 11, 2019, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 10, 2019, 07:49:59 PM
Watched 2 films over the weekend, Bohemian Rhapsody & A Star is born. Loved BR and enjoyed A Star is Born, but was mainly blown away by Bradley Cooper's performance as Jackson Mane, just superb. He'd be a far more worthy recipient of the Best Actor Oscar than the dude who played Freddie (who I thought was hammy enough at Times tbh).
I can't warm to Lady Gaga at all.

I would agree with you on Cooper and his performance.  Thought Bohemian Rhapsody was ok and definitely wasn't too sold on the lead actors performance either.

Won a BAFTA last night as best actor..Havent seen it so can't comment on his performance
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: blewuporstuffed on February 11, 2019, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 11, 2019, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 10, 2019, 07:49:59 PM
Watched 2 films over the weekend, Bohemian Rhapsody & A Star is born. Loved BR and enjoyed A Star is Born, but was mainly blown away by Bradley Cooper's performance as Jackson Mane, just superb. He'd be a far more worthy recipient of the Best Actor Oscar than the dude who played Freddie (who I thought was hammy enough at Times tbh).
I can't warm to Lady Gaga at all.

I would agree with you on Cooper and his performance.  Thought Bohemian Rhapsody was ok and definitely wasn't too sold on the lead actors performance either.
Cooper was very Eddie Vedder-esque I thought (i believe the two are good friends)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 11, 2019, 08:52:00 PM
Just watched Rocky 3 (again) . Carl Weathers was in some shape in those movies.

The amount of Homo-eroticism in those type of films is unreal! They must laugh at those films looking back
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: From the Bunker on February 17, 2019, 01:12:03 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 26, 2019, 11:02:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 07, 2019, 09:40:15 AM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on January 07, 2019, 09:34:39 AM
Quote from: Over the Bar on January 06, 2019, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 29, 2018, 10:06:49 AM
Bird Box on Netflix is a good show. Not quite a horror, as I was expecting but definitely a good concept.
Daft enough. Particularly how there wasn't a mention as to how everyone survived the 5 years between outbreak and the river journey!

Yes daft is the best word for it and too similar to The Happening (2008). For me, the malevolent presence / illness / psychosis wasn't explained anywhere near enough.

It wasn't about that though . . . I quite enjoyed it I know it wasn't too deep really and was just a whole lot of suspense without any real reasoning but it was entertaining enough and not the worst way to pass an evening. It'll hardly be getting any Oscars I wouldn't think.
Just watched it after all the hype. Enjoyed it well enough without being one to stick in the memory. Very like the happening alright. Don't know why but I found both fairly uncomfortable viewing at times. Just can't put my finger on why.

I think when you have kids, you can never watch a movie (with kids under threat) the same again. It's hard to be passive and not emotionally involved! This film heightened that vulnerability!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 02, 2019, 11:49:59 PM
Watched Bohemian Rhapsody tonight and really enjoyed. Probably shouldn't have been anywhere near the Oscars but it made me watch some YouTube videos of Freddie. The GOAT.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 03, 2019, 11:06:45 AM
It's been a week since I've seen Trainspotting 2 and I'm still chuckling at  the 1690 scene in the pub - "No More Catholics" chorus.
Obviously punters don't select their own pin numbers, but if they could...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 03, 2019, 10:44:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 03, 2019, 11:06:45 AM
It's been a week since I've seen Trainspotting 2 and I'm still chuckling at  the 1690 scene in the pub - "No More Catholics" chorus.
Obviously punters don't select their own pin numbers, but if they could...

What?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on March 03, 2019, 11:35:10 PM
Went to see Unquiet Graves earlier this evening. Really powerful documentary, definitely recommended.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: straightred on March 03, 2019, 11:40:21 PM
Green book is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on March 04, 2019, 06:21:11 AM
Quote from: straightred on March 03, 2019, 11:40:21 PM
Green book is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed it

Agreed. Great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 04, 2019, 10:15:46 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 03, 2019, 10:44:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 03, 2019, 11:06:45 AM
It's been a week since I've seen Trainspotting 2 and I'm still chuckling at  the 1690 scene in the pub - "No More Catholics" chorus.
Obviously punters don't select their own pin numbers, but if they could...

What?
https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin (https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin)


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 04, 2019, 10:21:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 04, 2019, 10:15:46 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 03, 2019, 10:44:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 03, 2019, 11:06:45 AM
It's been a week since I've seen Trainspotting 2 and I'm still chuckling at  the 1690 scene in the pub - "No More Catholics" chorus.
Obviously punters don't select their own pin numbers, but if they could...

What?
Sorry, I forgot there are people here from Tyrone and things need to be clarified, spelled out in capitals at a very slow speed.

https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin (https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin)

People can pick their own PIN's you f**king tit.

https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/unlock-change-credit-card-pin/ (https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/unlock-change-credit-card-pin/)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 04, 2019, 10:22:32 PM
Why'd you edit your reply?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 04, 2019, 10:28:14 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 04, 2019, 10:21:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 04, 2019, 10:15:46 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 03, 2019, 10:44:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 03, 2019, 11:06:45 AM
It's been a week since I've seen Trainspotting 2 and I'm still chuckling at  the 1690 scene in the pub - "No More Catholics" chorus.
Obviously punters don't select their own pin numbers, but if they could...

What?
Sorry, I forgot there are people here from Tyrone and things need to be clarified, spelled out in capitals at a very slow speed.

https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin (https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin)

People can pick their own PIN's you f**king tit.

https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/unlock-change-credit-card-pin/ (https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/unlock-change-credit-card-pin/)
I live in a country where you can't edit your pin number you fckn tit and just assumed that this was the norm   -- you fckn tit.
My mistake  ... you fckin tyrone tit.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on March 04, 2019, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 04, 2019, 10:28:14 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 04, 2019, 10:21:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 04, 2019, 10:15:46 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 03, 2019, 10:44:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 03, 2019, 11:06:45 AM
It's been a week since I've seen Trainspotting 2 and I'm still chuckling at  the 1690 scene in the pub - "No More Catholics" chorus.
Obviously punters don't select their own pin numbers, but if they could...

What?
Sorry, I forgot there are people here from Tyrone and things need to be clarified, spelled out in capitals at a very slow speed.

https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin (https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/73826/why-do-all-of-the-atm-cards-have-the-same-pin)

People can pick their own PIN's you f**king tit.

https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/unlock-change-credit-card-pin/ (https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/unlock-change-credit-card-pin/)
I live in a country where you can't edit your pin number you fckn tit and just assumed that this was the norm   -- you fckn tit.
My mistake  ... you fckin tyrone tit.

Still doesn't explain why you felt the need to edit your reply.

Have fun in Division 2.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: omaghjoe on March 04, 2019, 10:43:55 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
A wee lesson here for us alll......sometimes it's better just to shut the f**k up.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on March 10, 2019, 12:44:47 PM
Free Solo.

It win best documentary film at this year's Oscars.

Even if you don't find rock climbing particularly interesting.

My knuckles were white watching it, even though I knew Honnold successfully completed the climb.

On a similar El Capitan note (albeit this time with ropes to arrest any falls!), The Dawn Wall is a great watch for the unbelievable dedication of Tommy Caldwell (spent almost a decade working out the route) and the perseverance of his partner to finally complete it with him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2019, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: J70 on March 10, 2019, 12:44:47 PM
Free Solo.

It win best documentary film at this year's Oscars.

Even if you don't find rock climbing particularly interesting.

My knuckles were white watching it, even though I knew Honnold successfully completed the climb.

On a similar El Capitan note (albeit this time with ropes to arrest any falls!), The Dawn Wall is a great watch for the unbelievable dedication of Tommy Caldwell (spent almost a decade working out the route) and the perseverance of his partner to finally complete it with him.
Just back from watching it in the cinema. Absolutely class. The scale of that wall is unbelievable when it pans out near the end. A lot of it was very funny too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on March 19, 2019, 03:52:48 PM
Triple Frontier, 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back, absolutely brutal film, one of the worst I've ever seen
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 19, 2019, 04:06:51 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 19, 2019, 03:52:48 PM
Triple Frontier, 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back, absolutely brutal film, one of the worst I've ever seen

Was expecting much better myself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on March 19, 2019, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2019, 04:06:51 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 19, 2019, 03:52:48 PM
Triple Frontier, 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back, absolutely brutal film, one of the worst I've ever seen

Was expecting much better myself.

Hard to argue with this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 19, 2019, 04:29:33 PM
Captain Marvel is a good show. It's a 90s music fest too, which was nice. Lots of back story on Nick Fury as well.

It leads nicely into End Game.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on March 19, 2019, 05:16:18 PM
Watched Stan & Ollie last night and really enjoyed it. Serious performances from Steve Coogan and John C Reilly as the pair after a while you forget they're not really Laurel and Hardy..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2019, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on March 19, 2019, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2019, 04:06:51 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 19, 2019, 03:52:48 PM
Triple Frontier, 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back, absolutely brutal film, one of the worst I've ever seen

Was expecting much better myself.

Hard to argue with this.
I thought it was alright but I seem to have watched it with lower expectations than you lads. It's a Ben Affleck flick on Netflix so how good did you think it would be?!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hardy on March 19, 2019, 11:21:15 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 19, 2019, 05:16:18 PM
Watched Stan & Ollie last night and really enjoyed it. Serious performances from Steve Coogan and John C Reilly as the pair after a while you forget they're not really Laurel and Hardy..

Just watched it.  Beautiful.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo4Sam on March 19, 2019, 11:40:50 PM
The Highway men looks like it'll be decent, March 29th
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 20, 2019, 12:20:48 AM
The Baader Meinhof Complex, an  excellent historical  film with some superbly recreated historical scenes. If the RUC had exacted a similar ferocious response as the german police did, to uppity nordies in the late 60s, I'd wonder how that civil rights revolt would have fared.  For a bunch of 'loose' mavericks, the RAF managed to create havoc and garner a lot of support among the youth in the ´70s Germany. Not in a million years would you have anything resembling those  court scenes  in the UK or Ireland.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: MoChara on March 20, 2019, 07:53:46 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2019, 12:03:08 AM
Quote from: J70 on March 10, 2019, 12:44:47 PM
Free Solo.

It win best documentary film at this year's Oscars.

Even if you don't find rock climbing particularly interesting.

My knuckles were white watching it, even though I knew Honnold successfully completed the climb.

On a similar El Capitan note (albeit this time with ropes to arrest any falls!), The Dawn Wall is a great watch for the unbelievable dedication of Tommy Caldwell (spent almost a decade working out the route) and the perseverance of his partner to finally complete it with him.
Just back from watching it in the cinema. Absolutely class. The scale of that wall is unbelievable when it pans out near the end. A lot of it was very funny too.

Watched it as well great show, I think his bird thought she was more important to him than he did, the "I appreciate you" bit had me in stitches to be fair.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 24, 2019, 11:02:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2019, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on March 19, 2019, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2019, 04:06:51 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 19, 2019, 03:52:48 PM
Triple Frontier, 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back, absolutely brutal film, one of the worst I've ever seen

Was expecting much better myself.

Hard to argue with this.
I thought it was alright but I seem to have watched it with lower expectations than you lads. It's a Ben Affleck flick on Netflix so how good did you think it would be?!

I gave this a go anyway last night. Horrific. First half hour was grand, then I just wished it would end as quickly as possible. Keek
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trailer on March 24, 2019, 01:39:55 PM
Unquiet graves.
Go and see it if you can. Should be out on Amazon and I believe RTE have agreed to show it. Details the deliberate targeting of innocent Catholics and collusion of British government in the murder triangle in NI. Over 120 innocent people murdered for being catholic under the direction of the RUC UDR and British government.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2019, 10:08:56 PM
Anyone heading to the cinema tonight? I've been roped into the Marvel film at 12 tonight !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 24, 2019, 10:12:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2019, 10:08:56 PM
Anyone heading to the cinema tonight? I've been roped into the Marvel film at 12 tonight !
You're keen! It's about 3 hours long. 2 sons going to see it tomorrow with mates. They'd better not ruin it for me!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2019, 10:18:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 24, 2019, 10:12:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2019, 10:08:56 PM
Anyone heading to the cinema tonight? I've been roped into the Marvel film at 12 tonight !
You're keen! It's about 3 hours long. 2 sons going to see it tomorrow with mates. They'd better not ruin it for me!

Not that keen but wife away to Venice and I'm home alone with my kids! Work in the morning also! Should be interesting
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 24, 2019, 10:52:46 PM
I'm going tomorrow. At three hours long it is a bit late to be going to the midnight shows.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: LooseCannon on April 24, 2019, 11:02:22 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on March 19, 2019, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 19, 2019, 04:06:51 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on March 19, 2019, 03:52:48 PM
Triple Frontier, 90 minutes of my life I'll never get back, absolutely brutal film, one of the worst I've ever seen

Was expecting much better myself.

Hard to argue with this.
It's a pity that I didn't read this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 25, 2019, 10:24:58 PM
It's absolutely incredible, if long and annoying at times.

Very clever, very well written, very funny.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on April 26, 2019, 10:01:31 AM
Thought Endgame was excellent - really well done.  Majority of the cinema clapping at the end at the showing I went too
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 26, 2019, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on April 26, 2019, 10:01:31 AM
Thought Endgame was excellent - really well done.  Majority of the cinema clapping at the end at the showing I went too

I have never seen this happen in any cinema, for any film. I assumed it was only done after the red carpet first showing in London or wherever.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 26, 2019, 10:18:01 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 26, 2019, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on April 26, 2019, 10:01:31 AM
Thought Endgame was excellent - really well done.  Majority of the cinema clapping at the end at the showing I went too

I have never seen this happen in any cinema, for any film. I assumed it was only done after the red carpet first showing in London or wherever.

Clapping! First and only time was in the States, Time Square cinema, the film? Last Action hero! f**k some Americans are dumb
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on April 26, 2019, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 26, 2019, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on April 26, 2019, 10:01:31 AM
Thought Endgame was excellent - really well done.  Majority of the cinema clapping at the end at the showing I went too

I have never seen this happen in any cinema, for any film. I assumed it was only done after the red carpet first showing in London or wherever.

Same - I guess because it one of the first screenings would be a lot of hardcore fans there - whilst not clapping myself I did really enjoy the film - reading a few spoiler threads on train to work this morning and reading a lot of people in theaters in America and elsewhere talking about the whole cinema clapping at a few different points in the film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on April 27, 2019, 12:45:06 AM
Just back from Avengers. Excellent. All loose ends tied up and a bit of passing on baton too. However one scene was so contrived.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 27, 2019, 09:45:45 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 26, 2019, 10:18:01 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 26, 2019, 10:08:07 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on April 26, 2019, 10:01:31 AM
Thought Endgame was excellent - really well done.  Majority of the cinema clapping at the end at the showing I went too

I have never seen this happen in any cinema, for any film. I assumed it was only done after the red carpet first showing in London or wherever.

Clapping! First and only time was in the States, Time Square cinema, the film? Last Action hero! f**k some Americans are dumb
Same here only time I saw it was in Philadelphia  at the end of the Mel Gibson film " The Patriot"
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on April 30, 2019, 09:29:58 AM
Only saw the clapping in cinema's twice, both times in the states.
Independence day, after the President's speech before attacking the Aliens. ::)

Then in "We Were Soldiers" and all those pesky Vietnamese were cut down with mini guns.  >:(

Some American's are nuts.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 30, 2019, 10:22:10 AM
At the end of 'In the name of the Father' in cineworld in West Belfast there was a rousing round of applause.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on April 30, 2019, 11:36:40 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 30, 2019, 10:22:10 AM
At the end of 'In the name of the Father' in cineworld in West Belfast there was a rousing round of applause.

Watched braveheart in the cinema in Newry. During the scene were the Irish troops are send out across the battlefield and they stop and join forces with the Scottish a roar went up from the audience. Best cinema experience I ever had. It was class.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnnycool on April 30, 2019, 11:40:47 AM
Quote from: charlieTully on April 30, 2019, 11:36:40 AM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on April 30, 2019, 10:22:10 AM
At the end of 'In the name of the Father' in cineworld in West Belfast there was a rousing round of applause.

Watched braveheart in the cinema in Newry. During the scene were the Irish troops are send out across the battlefield and they stop and join forces with the Scottish a roar went up from the audience. Best cinema experience I ever had. It was class.

The same happened in Newtownards...
;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 30, 2019, 02:14:27 PM
I enjoyed the doc film "Free Solo" about yer man attempting to climb El Capitan without any ropes etc. It's absolutely unbelievable the risks involved.  It really is hard to get your head around why people even attempt these things. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on May 05, 2019, 11:37:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2019, 10:08:56 PM
Anyone heading to the cinema tonight? I've been roped into the Marvel film at 12 tonight !
Any chance you could just head to an unquiet grave.
;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 05, 2019, 11:50:09 PM
Quote from: Main Street on May 05, 2019, 11:37:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2019, 10:08:56 PM
Anyone heading to the cinema tonight? I've been roped into the Marvel film at 12 tonight !
Any chance you could just head to an unquiet grave.
;D

Jeez! Are you on the buckfast tonight?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 16, 2019, 09:21:22 PM
Experienced my first round of applause in an Irish cinema yesterday for Aladdin. Top class show in fairness but people need to calm down  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on June 16, 2019, 09:42:24 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on June 16, 2019, 09:21:22 PM
Experienced my first round of applause in an Irish cinema yesterday for Aladdin. Top class show in fairness but people need to calm down  ;D

Seen a trailer for that, and Willy Smith was annoying as frig in it. He's become one annoying tool bag.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 01, 2019, 10:37:56 PM
Apollo 11 is class. See it in the cinema as tv won't do it justice.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 05, 2019, 09:04:51 AM
Enjoyed John Wick 1 and 2 but thought the third one was poor, it has been getting great reviews though so maybe I was in the wrong frame of mind for watching it..
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on July 05, 2019, 12:05:53 PM
Is it me or has there been a dearth of really good movies this past year?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 05, 2019, 12:28:57 PM
Toy Story 4. More of the same but just as enjoyable. 7/10

Quote from: Dinny Breen on July 05, 2019, 12:05:53 PM
Is it me or has there been a dearth of really good movies this past year?

TV series seem to be killing the movie quality.  I am looking forward to the new Tarantino one though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on July 31, 2019, 07:30:46 PM
This looks absolutely fecking awesome  8)

https://youtu.be/1Expe7hf6MU
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on July 31, 2019, 07:33:57 PM
Tickets booked in QFT for Tarantino film. Getting great reviews. Hope it lives up to the hype so far.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on July 31, 2019, 08:22:11 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 31, 2019, 07:30:46 PM
This looks absolutely fecking awesome  8)

https://youtu.be/1Expe7hf6MU

New use of technolgy to make actors look younger.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 01, 2019, 09:17:13 PM
New Spider-Man movie, great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: under the bar on August 01, 2019, 09:40:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 01, 2019, 10:37:56 PM
Apollo 11 is class. See it in the cinema as tv won't do it justice.

Agreed. The take-off scene is breathtaking.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on August 02, 2019, 01:23:55 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 31, 2019, 07:30:46 PM
This looks absolutely fecking awesome  8)

https://youtu.be/1Expe7hf6MU

If you're in to reading check out the book this is based on  'i heard you paint houses' great read was delighted when i finished it and heard they were making a film about it, the cast should do the story justice
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on August 02, 2019, 01:28:42 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on July 05, 2019, 12:28:57 PM
Toy Story 4. More of the same but just as enjoyable. 7/10

Quote from: Dinny Breen on July 05, 2019, 12:05:53 PM
Is it me or has there been a dearth of really good movies this past year?

TV series seem to be killing the movie quality.  I am looking forward to the new Tarantino one though.

do you think its a case that movies are now seen as too long for the younger generations? People dont have the attention spans anymore so 45/50 min segments are long enough to keep people engaged. as you say all the money seems to be pouring in to series as opposed to films, wonder is it a sign of things to come
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 02, 2019, 01:33:59 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 02, 2019, 01:28:42 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on July 05, 2019, 12:28:57 PM
Toy Story 4. More of the same but just as enjoyable. 7/10

Quote from: Dinny Breen on July 05, 2019, 12:05:53 PM
Is it me or has there been a dearth of really good movies this past year?

TV series seem to be killing the movie quality.  I am looking forward to the new Tarantino one though.

do you think its a case that movies are now seen as too long for the younger generations? People dont have the attention spans anymore so 45/50 min segments are long enough to keep people engaged. as you say all the money seems to be pouring in to series as opposed to films, wonder is it a sign of things to come

Dont know about that. I find it easier to watch a 2hr film still than get stuck into something that is 10 episodes and maybe multiple seasons long to tell a story
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 02, 2019, 02:01:56 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/oct/23/10-reasons-tv-better-movies
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 21, 2019, 10:16:59 AM
Watched a few movies the last couple of weeks as I had some spare time on my hands.

Hobbs and Shaw - 6.5/10 It's absolute muck but then quite enjoyable muck. I just love the Rock even though this is probably the most cheese he's ever fitted into a film but then what else was going to happen when he goes back to his Samoan roots!!

Once Upon a Time in Holywood - 6/10 I came out of this film not sure if it was a masterpiece or shite. I've since come to the conclusion it's shite and was basically Tarantino having a 2h 40m w**k on screen. Yes the acting and soundtrack were superb but the story/plot was basically non existent. What exactly Margot Robbie was doing in the film I will never know. Just strange and far too long. Wouldn't recommend it to anybody.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 21, 2019, 11:18:47 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on August 02, 2019, 01:28:42 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on July 05, 2019, 12:28:57 PM
Toy Story 4. More of the same but just as enjoyable. 7/10

Quote from: Dinny Breen on July 05, 2019, 12:05:53 PM
Is it me or has there been a dearth of really good movies this past year?

TV series seem to be killing the movie quality.  I am looking forward to the new Tarantino one though.

do you think its a case that movies are now seen as too long for the younger generations? People dont have the attention spans anymore so 45/50 min segments are long enough to keep people engaged. as you say all the money seems to be pouring in to series as opposed to films, wonder is it a sign of things to come

Yes it's too long for the feckers to be apart from the screen of their phones.  Cinema constantly being lit up by young ones checking their messages or sending snaps ffs.

Quote from: screenexile on August 21, 2019, 10:16:59 AM
Watched a few movies the last couple of weeks as I had some spare time on my hands.

Hobbs and Shaw - 6.5/10 It's absolute muck but then quite enjoyable muck. I just love the Rock even though this is probably the most cheese he's ever fitted into a film but then what else was going to happen when he goes back to his Samoan roots!!

Once Upon a Time in Holywood - 6/10 I came out of this film not sure if it was a masterpiece or shite. I've since come to the conclusion it's shite and was basically Tarantino having a 2h 40m w**k on screen. Yes the acting and soundtrack were superb but the story/plot was basically non existent. What exactly Margot Robbie was doing in the film I will never know. Just strange and far too long. Wouldn't recommend it to anybody.

Been looking forward to this film for ages! I will still be going in hope of another Tarantino masterpiece.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 21, 2019, 12:23:20 PM
Would agree with Screen about Hobbs and Shaw. Probably the most stupid film I have seen in years but it was enjoyable in parts. Still prefer the main F&F series though.

Undecided about seeing Tarantino's new one. Reviews vary wildly as he always divides opinion.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 07:56:13 AM
Some of Tarantino's movies have to be the most overrated in history.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 22, 2019, 09:19:11 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 07:56:13 AM
Some of Tarantino's movies have to be the most overrated in history.

Which ones?  Not everything he touches is golden of course and some dont get very good reviews at all i would say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 22, 2019, 09:32:42 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 07:56:13 AM
Some of Tarantino's movies have to be the most overrated in history.

I would agree.  Although there are some like True Romance that seem to be underrated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2019, 09:37:11 AM
Jackie Brown probably my favourite out of them all.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: shark on August 22, 2019, 09:42:25 AM
Saw 'Once Upon a Time...." last night.
Can absolutely understand why many people won't like it. As stated above, the story line is rather thin, even though it is loosely based on a true story.
It is extremely slick, and the acting is superb. It definitely dragged at times, mostly while developing Di Caprio's character. Last 30 mins was excellent, and wasn't what I expected.
Overall, it won't be remembered in the top 50% of his films.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on August 22, 2019, 09:50:24 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 22, 2019, 09:32:42 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 07:56:13 AM
Some of Tarantino's movies have to be the most overrated in history.

I would agree.  Although there are some like True Romance that seem to be underrated.
He didn't direct True Romance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 10:55:23 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 22, 2019, 09:19:11 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 07:56:13 AM
Some of Tarantino's movies have to be the most overrated in history.

Which ones?  Not everything he touches is golden of course and some dont get very good reviews at all i would say.

I really don't get the love that Pulp Fiction gets. I've watched it a few times over the years and I don't get why it's seen as a cult classic and the masterpiece that people make it out to be. It's ok just imo. Kill Bill as well, pure shite. Inglorious Bastards didn't do it for me either. I maybe just don't like his style of film making.

Shawshank, Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator, The Godfather etc are movies that I would put up there as masterpieces.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2019, 11:08:58 AM
Shawshank and The Godfather in the same list?!  :o

Shawshank is the most over-rated film imo. The Ed Sheeran of movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 22, 2019, 11:20:40 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 10:55:23 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 22, 2019, 09:19:11 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 07:56:13 AM
Some of Tarantino's movies have to be the most overrated in history.

Which ones?  Not everything he touches is golden of course and some dont get very good reviews at all i would say.

I really don't get the love that Pulp Fiction gets. I've watched it a few times over the years and I don't get why it's seen as a cult classic and the masterpiece that people make it out to be. It's ok just imo. Kill Bill as well, pure shite. Inglorious b**tards didn't do it for me either. I maybe just don't like his style of film making.

Shawshank, Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator, The Godfather etc are movies that I would put up there as masterpieces.

For me Pulp Fiction deserves every bit of praise that comes it's way.  A remarkable film with unforgetable characters and dialogue.  Reservoir dogs deserves high praise too.  Kill Bill I was just ok and part II was forgettable.  I do love a good war movie and Inglorious certainly isnt one of them.

I also thought Jackie Brown, Django and the Hateful 8 were all top class films.  Certainly it's all about opinions and i can see how his style wouldnt be for everyone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 22, 2019, 11:55:24 AM
Pulp fiction and reservoir dogs were great. Jackie brown was enjoyable. Kill Bill was ridiculous but somehow worked. Django was utter shite. Inglorious bstards had an amazing opening 10 mins and then was utter shite. Hateful eight promised much but ended up being shite. Seems to be a pattern over the last 15 -20 years or so with his films so I'm not expecting much.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 22, 2019, 01:16:57 PM
Quote from: Esmarelda on August 22, 2019, 09:50:24 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 22, 2019, 09:32:42 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 22, 2019, 07:56:13 AM
Some of Tarantino's movies have to be the most overrated in history.

I would agree.  Although there are some like True Romance that seem to be underrated.
He didn't direct True Romance.

Still his film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 22, 2019, 02:49:28 PM
He's an acquired taste I get that but much prefer the earlier stuff he did.

All the movies he was involved in up until Death Proof are excellent and iconic in their own way.

Inglorious Basterds/Hateful 8 and Once upon a time are not his best work while I really enjoyed Django. Film is one of those things that's hard to please everyone and he's at a stage in his career where he can put whatever he wants on screen without being dictated to so it's hard for him not to indulge himself.

Will be interesting to see if he does his final movie that's supposed to tie everything together. The movies I don't like wouldn't be crap per se they're just not for me hopefully I enjoy the next one better!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: NAG1 on August 22, 2019, 03:12:25 PM
From Dusk til Dawn anyone  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on August 22, 2019, 04:37:56 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 22, 2019, 03:12:25 PM
From Dusk til Dawn anyone  ;D ;D ;D

Love the madness of it!!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 05:54:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2019, 11:08:58 AM
Shawshank and The Godfather in the same list?!  :o

Shawshank is the most over-rated film imo. The Ed Sheeran of movies.
Most definitely but I still like it and could watch it once every 5 years.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on August 22, 2019, 06:44:13 PM
Shawshank is a masterpiece.

Never seen The Godfather, and have no desire to.

Tarantino is a vastly overrated director.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 07:08:48 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on August 22, 2019, 06:44:13 PM
Shawshank is a masterpiece.

Never seen The Godfather, and have no desire to.

Tarantino is a vastly overrated director.
That's a hat trick of own goals.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2019, 07:41:38 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 07:08:48 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on August 22, 2019, 06:44:13 PM
Shawshank is a masterpiece.

Never seen The Godfather, and have no desire to.

Tarantino is a vastly overrated director.
That's a hat trick of own goals.
;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on August 22, 2019, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: Main Street on August 22, 2019, 05:54:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2019, 11:08:58 AM
Shawshank and The Godfather in the same list?!  :o

Shawshank is the most over-rated film imo. The Ed Sheeran of movies.
Most definitely but I still like it and could watch it once every 5 years.

I clear sign when a movie is very good. Tim Robbins with arguably his best acting performance and he was very good in Arlington road and Mystic River also.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on August 22, 2019, 10:13:11 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on August 22, 2019, 06:44:13 PM
Shawshank is a masterpiece.

Never seen The Godfather, and have no desire to.

Tarantino is a vastly overrated director.

Wearer of brown shoes by any chance?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on August 22, 2019, 10:20:13 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on August 22, 2019, 10:13:11 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on August 22, 2019, 06:44:13 PM
Shawshank is a masterpiece.

Never seen The Godfather, and have no desire to.

Tarantino is a vastly overrated director.

Wearer of brown shoes by any chance?

Not anymore. I swapped them for Warden Norton's nice shiny ones.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on September 06, 2019, 02:28:24 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?

Phoenix is touted as getting an oscar for the performance. Ledger got one for his previous protrayal of the Joker. Bound to be unusual for two different actors to get oscars for the same character if it happens.

On Quientin.......he definitely is an acquired taste as screen said earlier
Pulp Fiction - good
Reservoir Dogs - good
Jackie Brown - trash
Kill Bill - trash
Unglorious Basterds - trash
Django - trash
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on September 06, 2019, 02:39:29 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?

Got an eight minute standing ovation at the Venice film festival.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on September 06, 2019, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on September 06, 2019, 02:39:29 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?

Got an eight minute standing ovation at the Venice film festival.


Great trailer and I think Phoenix is one of those actors who has the madness to play the role properly I'm looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ambrose on September 06, 2019, 05:05:36 PM
That looks epic and for once the trailer doesn't 'spoil' the upcoming movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 06, 2019, 08:59:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 06, 2019, 02:42:44 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on September 06, 2019, 02:39:29 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?

Got an eight minute standing ovation at the Venice film festival.


Great trailer and I think Phoenix is one of those actors who has the madness to play the role properly I'm looking forward to it!
Saw the trailer at the cinema last week and I couldn't think of a better mad bastard to take the role on. Apart from possibly Joe Brolly.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on September 06, 2019, 10:05:05 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 06, 2019, 02:28:24 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?

Phoenix is touted as getting an oscar for the performance. Ledger got one for his previous protrayal of the Joker. Bound to be unusual for two different actors to get oscars for the same character if it happens.

On Quientin.......he definitely is an acquired taste as screen said earlier
Pulp Fiction - good
Reservoir Dogs - good
Jackie Brown - trash
Kill Bill - trash
Unglorious Basterds - trash
Django - trash
I'm not a movie buff and certainly not one to like a movie because it's fashionable to. And, in reference to previous posts, I think anyone who doesn't like Shawshank is just being a knob pretending they don't like it to be somehow above the poor masses.

But I really enjoyed all the above mentioned QT movies, apart from Jackie Brown, which I've never seen.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on September 07, 2019, 10:43:11 AM
Quote from: Hound on September 06, 2019, 10:05:05 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 06, 2019, 02:28:24 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?

Phoenix is touted as getting an oscar for the performance. Ledger got one for his previous protrayal of the Joker. Bound to be unusual for two different actors to get oscars for the same character if it happens.

On Quientin.......he definitely is an acquired taste as screen said earlier
Pulp Fiction - good
Reservoir Dogs - good
Jackie Brown - trash
Kill Bill - trash
Unglorious Basterds - trash
Django - trash
I'm not a movie buff and certainly not one to like a movie because it's fashionable to. And, in reference to previous posts, I think anyone who doesn't like Shawshank is just being a knob pretending they don't like it to be somehow above the poor masses.

But I really enjoyed all the above mentioned QT movies, apart from Jackie Brown, which I've never seen.
Who's the knob?  A person who likes SHawshank but doesn't rate it as the best film of all time, alongside The Godfather? Cop on to yourself.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 07, 2019, 09:52:18 PM
Watched Joker this evening and thought it was a great piece of film making. The most uncomfortable 2 hours ever but exceptionally well done just eery stuff going on the whole time and not being sure where it's going next.

Saw some poor reviews and some good ones but I can see why some live it and some would hate it. Definitely worth seeing though.

I would highly recommend it though be prepared to squirm in your seat a lot!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: fearsiuil on October 08, 2019, 08:19:07 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 07, 2019, 09:52:18 PM
Watched Joker this evening and thought it was a great piece of film making. The most uncomfortable 2 hours ever but exceptionally well done just eery stuff going on the whole time and not being sure where it's going next.

Saw some poor reviews and some good ones but I can see why some live it and some would hate it. Definitely worth seeing though.

I would highly recommend it though be prepared to squirm in your seat a lot!!

Best advice I can give about Joker is go watch it and don't allow yourself read or hear anything about it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 08, 2019, 10:35:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 07, 2019, 09:52:18 PM
Watched Joker this evening and thought it was a great piece of film making. The most uncomfortable 2 hours ever but exceptionally well done just eery stuff going on the whole time and not being sure where it's going next.

Saw some poor reviews and some good ones but I can see why some live it and some would hate it. Definitely worth seeing though.

I would highly recommend it though be prepared to squirm in your seat a lot!!

the thing that struck me about Joker was that Joaquin Phoenix was in like 98% if the scenes, the film was all about him and he took the bull by the horns and completely nailed it, unreal performance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 08, 2019, 10:41:05 AM
Quote from: fearsiuil on October 08, 2019, 08:19:07 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 07, 2019, 09:52:18 PM
Watched Joker this evening and thought it was a great piece of film making. The most uncomfortable 2 hours ever but exceptionally well done just eery stuff going on the whole time and not being sure where it's going next.

Saw some poor reviews and some good ones but I can see why some live it and some would hate it. Definitely worth seeing though.

I would highly recommend it though be prepared to squirm in your seat a lot!!

Best advice I can give about Joker is go watch it and don't allow yourself read or hear anything about it.

I do that with any film I watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 08, 2019, 01:26:56 PM
Anyone seen Blinded By The Light?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on October 09, 2019, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 08, 2019, 01:26:56 PM
Anyone seen Blinded By The Light?

Yeah saw it at the weekend.
A bit cheesy, but decent light entertainment. Would make you want to listen to springsteen again. 6.5/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on October 09, 2019, 04:17:39 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 06, 2019, 10:05:05 PM
Quote from: Taylor on September 06, 2019, 02:28:24 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on September 06, 2019, 02:16:37 PM
The Joker out next month has some decent trailers  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY  critics saying it's an oscar worthy masterpiece. Will it live up to the hype I'd wonder?

Phoenix is touted as getting an oscar for the performance. Ledger got one for his previous protrayal of the Joker. Bound to be unusual for two different actors to get oscars for the same character if it happens.

On Quientin.......he definitely is an acquired taste as screen said earlier
Pulp Fiction - good
Reservoir Dogs - good
Jackie Brown - trash
Kill Bill - trash
Unglorious Basterds - trash
Django - trash
I'm not a movie buff and certainly not one to like a movie because it's fashionable to. And, in reference to previous posts, I think anyone who doesn't like Shawshank is just being a knob pretending they don't like it to be somehow above the poor masses.

But I really enjoyed all the above mentioned QT movies, apart from Jackie Brown, which I've never seen.

Django was awesome.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on October 09, 2019, 04:19:29 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 08, 2019, 01:26:56 PM
Anyone seen Blinded By The Light?

Not yet.

Reviews are mixed.

Being a big Springsteen fan I'll give it a lash when it hits Amazon.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 10, 2019, 10:01:21 PM
The Joker one of the best psychological thrillers i have watched. A great piece of acting by Joaquin Phoenix certainly Oscar worthy.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 11, 2019, 01:22:41 PM
Quote from: J70 on October 09, 2019, 04:19:29 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on October 08, 2019, 01:26:56 PM
Anyone seen Blinded By The Light?

Not yet.

Reviews are mixed.

Being a big Springsteen fan I'll give it a lash when it hits Amazon.

He's on the Graham Norton Show tonight along with Robert Di Nero.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 11, 2019, 02:53:03 PM
What is all these reactions to the Joker about; uncomfortable viewing etc.  Surely its nowhere near half as bad as a lot of other films/tv shows.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on October 11, 2019, 10:24:26 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on October 11, 2019, 02:53:03 PM
What is all these reactions to the Joker about; uncomfortable viewing etc.  Surely its nowhere near half as bad as a lot of other films/tv shows.

It's different. Hard to explain without giving a lot of the story away.

People are complaining it's not a true reflection of mental illness and glorifies violence etc. Etc.

It's a f**king comic book film if you're looking for a real depiction of mental illness watch a documentary!!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: clarshack on October 11, 2019, 10:31:24 PM
Seen some negative reviews about El Camino. I thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on October 11, 2019, 11:48:34 PM
Quote from: clarshack on October 11, 2019, 10:31:24 PM
Seen some negative reviews about El Camino. I thought it was excellent.

Do you need to have remembered BB Clar?

I watched BB (Loved it) but it's been a while!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on October 12, 2019, 12:18:44 AM
Camino on its own is ok. BB nostalgia makes it seem better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on October 12, 2019, 12:21:33 AM
Breaking Bad isnt over yet??

Is this a follow up or spin off or what?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 12, 2019, 08:07:59 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 12, 2019, 12:21:33 AM
Breaking Bad isnt over yet??

Is this a follow up or spin off or what?

Best way to describe it would be as a closure to the Jesse pinkman story, it follows him after the final episode of BB. I must say I enjoyed it. Was a bit thrown by Todd being so fat in it, looked up pics of him from BB and he was about 4 stone heavier lol. But his character was brilliant, really creepy guy, the bit where he's singing in the car is classic BB.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on October 12, 2019, 06:57:09 PM
Funny, the singing bit in the car really caught my attention too. Decent film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 13, 2019, 11:45:45 PM
Just back from seeing the Irishman, hands down the best film I've seen in a long long time, so gripping and some unreal performances, de Niro should never make another film and just go out with that as his last film, it was a master class, the film has everything's it's funny, it's gripping, it's sad, it has it all. The film is like 3 1/2 hours but I seen it in Dublin road and literally 2or3 people left their seats the whole film. Ya couldn't take your eyes off it. My advice is, go see it In The cinema, yoh need the big screen to do it justice, just a fantastic film and has to sweep the boards for awards. Perfection genuine 10/10
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 14, 2019, 06:39:44 AM
The Irishman isn't out yet?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 14, 2019, 08:02:07 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 14, 2019, 06:39:44 AM
The Irishman isn't out yet?
Simulcast with premiere last night at Dublin Road Movie House.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 14, 2019, 08:16:53 AM
Jaysus, is that a new thing? I'm aware of midnight openings for blockbusters like the avengers etc but simulcasting a premiere is a new one to me.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dire Ear on October 14, 2019, 09:20:51 AM
Joker, 3/10, very disappointed father and son coming outta that
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on October 14, 2019, 10:54:43 AM
Quote from: gallsman on October 14, 2019, 08:16:53 AM
Jaysus, is that a new thing? I'm aware of midnight openings for blockbusters like the avengers etc but simulcasting a premiere is a new one to me.

Dunno, hadn't heard of it before, was a 20 min thing before the film of interviews with the main people on the red carpet etc, was def worth it to see it early.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on October 14, 2019, 11:08:12 AM
Very disappointed in El Camino.
Was waiting for something interesting to happen if that makes sense.  :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on October 14, 2019, 11:48:47 AM
I liked El Camino as an epilogue to the show. Don't see how it could have worked as a standalone movie for anyone who hasn't seen the show though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2019, 11:46:45 PM
Terminator Dark Fate was much better than expected. 7.5.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on October 27, 2019, 10:04:02 PM
Just out of Joker and thought great lead performance. From what I was hearing I was expecting it to be darker and more violent. Tame enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
Enjoyed The Irishman, but prob 30-45 mins too long. Best DeNiro has been in years and years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on November 09, 2019, 08:47:34 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 27, 2019, 10:04:02 PM
Just out of Joker and thought great lead performance. From what I was hearing I was expecting it to be darker and more violent. Tame enough.

Agree, tame - but a great performance.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on November 10, 2019, 12:22:02 AM
Quote from: ONeill on November 09, 2019, 08:47:34 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on October 27, 2019, 10:04:02 PM
Just out of Joker and thought great lead performance. From what I was hearing I was expecting it to be darker and more violent. Tame enough.

Agree, tame - but a great performance.

great acting by Joaquin but overall I thought it was poor enough film - for the 'big scene' - you could see that coming about 15 mins into the show I thought anyway
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 10, 2019, 12:39:45 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
Enjoyed The Irishman, but prob 30-45 mins too long. Best DeNiro has been in years and years.
I have to wait until Nov 22. The book is excellent.
Did the film venture into the murky waters of the Mafia setting up the hit against JFK as the book gave account to? with Sheeran supplying the weapons for the 'hit' plus motive as he saw it, plus his accounts of Jack Ruby hobnobbing regularily with the highest echelons of the Buffalino family.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ballinaman on November 10, 2019, 08:44:29 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
Enjoyed The Irishman, but prob 30-45 mins too long. Best DeNiro has been in years and years.
Was going to go but saw the run time and thought f**k that, life's too short !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 10, 2019, 09:49:59 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 10, 2019, 08:44:29 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
Enjoyed The Irishman, but prob 30-45 mins too long. Best DeNiro has been in years and years.
Was going to go but saw the run time and thought f**k that, life's too short !

I was thinking of going to see it, but heard De Niro was in it, so I thought f**k that.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 10, 2019, 10:04:57 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2019, 12:39:45 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
Enjoyed The Irishman, but prob 30-45 mins too long. Best DeNiro has been in years and years.
I have to wait until Nov 22. The book is excellent.
Did the film venture into the murky waters of the Mafia setting up the hit against JFK as the book gave account to? with Sheeran supplying the weapons for the 'hit' plus motive as he saw it, plus his accounts of Jack Ruby hobnobbing regularily with the highest echelons of the Buffalino family.
There is a section (and a running thread) about ties to the Kennedy family (Joe, Jack and Bobby), election "assistance" and Cuba.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 10, 2019, 10:05:56 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 10, 2019, 08:44:29 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
Enjoyed The Irishman, but prob 30-45 mins too long. Best DeNiro has been in years and years.
Was going to go but saw the run time and thought f**k that, life's too short !
I would say the run time is directly related to it's final home on Netflix.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 10, 2019, 01:17:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 10, 2019, 10:04:57 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 10, 2019, 12:39:45 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 09, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
Enjoyed The Irishman, but prob 30-45 mins too long. Best DeNiro has been in years and years.
I have to wait until Nov 22. The book is excellent.
Did the film venture into the murky waters of the Mafia setting up the hit against JFK as the book gave account to? with Sheeran supplying the weapons for the 'hit' plus motive as he saw it, plus his accounts of Jack Ruby hobnobbing regularily with the highest echelons of the Buffalino family.
There is a section (and a running thread) about ties to the Kennedy family (Joe, Jack and Bobby), election "assistance" and Cuba.
But not taking it further to connecting mafia ire with that fateful day in Dallas?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on November 10, 2019, 11:07:31 PM
Just back from watching The Irishman. Absolutely superb, DeNiro, Pacino and especially Joe Pesci were brilliant. Look forward to watching it again on Netflix.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on November 11, 2019, 08:34:08 AM
Dolomite is my name on Netflix wasn't to bad. Quite entertaining in places being based on a true story. Eddie Murphy is a class act in it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 11, 2019, 12:14:48 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on November 10, 2019, 11:07:31 PM
Just back from watching The Irishman. Absolutely superb, DeNiro, Pacino and especially Joe Pesci were brilliant. Look forward to watching it again on Netflix.

Went to see it last night. Long running time soon went in....really enjoyed it. Totally agree....these 3 can still pull it off.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 11, 2019, 02:02:56 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on November 11, 2019, 08:34:08 AM
Dolomite is my name on Netflix wasn't to bad. Quite entertaining in places being based on a true story. Eddie Murphy is a class act in it.
A very enjoyable film and Eddie Murphy's performance was the film. The Front Page cinema scene was a stand out.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on November 14, 2019, 11:29:53 PM
Thought The Irishman was pure shite. Didn't like it at all. Over long, not a compelling story and little if anything in the way of character development.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 14, 2019, 11:57:49 PM
Quote from: trileacman on November 14, 2019, 11:29:53 PM
Thought The Irishman was pure shite. Didn't like it at all. Over long, not a compelling story and little if anything in the way of character development.

Nowhere near as good as goodfellas. It will still probably get loads of oscars.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 15, 2019, 12:47:16 AM
Quote from: trileacman on November 14, 2019, 11:29:53 PM
Thought The Irishman was pure shite. Didn't like it at all. Over long, not a compelling story and little if anything in the way of character development.

I won't be in a hurry to see it because of De Niro. He is a brutal actor. I struggle to remember a movie he was good in.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on November 15, 2019, 01:45:12 AM
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Damned if I know why Jackie Brown got such a high score. All I saw was people sitting in diners talking, plus a bit of half interesting action near the end.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Esmarelda on November 17, 2019, 10:04:52 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 15, 2019, 12:47:16 AM
Quote from: trileacman on November 14, 2019, 11:29:53 PM
Thought The Irishman was pure shite. Didn't like it at all. Over long, not a compelling story and little if anything in the way of character development.

I won't be in a hurry to see it because of De Niro. He is a brutal actor. I struggle to remember a movie he was good in.
In fairness, you didn't say he wasn't good in any films, but the struggle must go on.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on November 17, 2019, 10:13:46 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.

I haven't seen The Irishman so can't comment on it but there can't be many better actors around. Everything he does is excellent. I watched a film recently called the The Man with the Iron Heart in which he played Himmler, again top-notch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: playwiththewind1st on November 17, 2019, 10:18:35 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 15, 2019, 12:47:16 AM
Quote from: trileacman on November 14, 2019, 11:29:53 PM
Thought The Irishman was pure shite. Didn't like it at all. Over long, not a compelling story and little if anything in the way of character development.

I won't be in a hurry to see it because of De Niro. He is a brutal actor. I struggle to remember a movie he was good in.

Meet The Fockers has to be right up there.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on November 17, 2019, 11:55:22 AM
Aye Jackie Brown is a brutal film.


Went to see doctor sleep there. Really enjoyed it. The thon doll was sexy as f**k
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Denn Forever on November 17, 2019, 12:05:55 PM
Re De Niro, really enjoyed him in Midnight Run.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 17, 2019, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
The book is a direct witness and gives account to major headlines of post WW2 American history, the rise of trade unions, the enigmatic Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, Cuba, Castro The Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, JFK/Dallas  After the Hoffa hit, the Mafia as it was known was eventually dismembered  by the FBI. 
The Goodfellas might well be a better film even a classic, but essentially that story is just about three scúmbag gangsters with little significance in the scheme of things outside of the heist and Jimmy's partiality to gruesome murder being the solution for all ailments.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 17, 2019, 11:24:38 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 17, 2019, 10:13:46 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.

I haven't seen The Irishman so can't comment on it but there can't be many better actors around. Everything he does is excellent. I watched a film recently called the The Man with the Iron Heart in which he played Himmler, again top-notch.

Really?! The worst has to be The Mission. Oh sweet Jesus!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 17, 2019, 11:26:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 17, 2019, 11:24:38 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 17, 2019, 10:13:46 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.

I haven't seen The Irishman so can't comment on it but there can't be many better actors around. Everything he does is excellent. I watched a film recently called the The Man with the Iron Heart in which he played Himmler, again top-notch.

Really?! The worst has to be The Mission. Oh sweet Jesus!
He is talking about Stephen Graham.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on November 17, 2019, 11:29:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 17, 2019, 11:26:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 17, 2019, 11:24:38 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on November 17, 2019, 10:13:46 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.

I haven't seen The Irishman so can't comment on it but there can't be many better actors around. Everything he does is excellent. I watched a film recently called the The Man with the Iron Heart in which he played Himmler, again top-notch.

Really?! The worst has to be The Mission. Oh sweet Jesus!
He is talking about Stephen Graham.

Fair enough. He's shite too. Actually, I've never heard of him ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on November 18, 2019, 09:56:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 17, 2019, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
The book is a direct witness and gives account to major headlines of post WW2 American history, the rise of trade unions, the enigmatic Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, Cuba, Castro The Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, JFK/Dallas  After the Hoffa hit, the Mafia as it was known was eventually dismembered  by the FBI. 
The Goodfellas might well be a better film even a classic, but essentially that story is just about three scúmbag gangsters with little significance in the scheme of things outside of the heist and Jimmy's partiality to gruesome murder being the solution for all ailments.

Agreed, i found the film easy to follow because id read the book and it gripped me, after i read the book a few years ago i done some research on Jimmy Hoffa and his 'disappearance' so when the film was announced i was delighted, personally i found it easy to follow and had a good idea what was going on plus i thought the acting was top class. Id say if you didnt have an idea of the background to the film and the story and were just going to see a simple gangster film then it woulda been hard to follow.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 18, 2019, 09:56:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 17, 2019, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
The book is a direct witness and gives account to major headlines of post WW2 American history, the rise of trade unions, the enigmatic Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, Cuba, Castro The Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, JFK/Dallas  After the Hoffa hit, the Mafia as it was known was eventually dismembered  by the FBI. 
The Goodfellas might well be a better film even a classic, but essentially that story is just about three scúmbag gangsters with little significance in the scheme of things outside of the heist and Jimmy's partiality to gruesome murder being the solution for all ailments.

Agreed, i found the film easy to follow because id read the book and it gripped me, after i read the book a few years ago i done some research on Jimmy Hoffa and his 'disappearance' so when the film was announced i was delighted, personally i found it easy to follow and had a good idea what was going on plus i thought the acting was top class. Id say if you didnt have an idea of the background to the film and the story and were just going to see a simple gangster film then it woulda been hard to follow.

Yeah I think that's going to be the problem with a lot of people.  Theyre gonna struggle with the flow and the story, not being able to enjoy the acting because of this.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on November 18, 2019, 12:47:58 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 17, 2019, 12:05:55 PM
Re De Niro, really enjoyed him in Midnight Run.

What a show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2019, 01:13:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 18, 2019, 09:56:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 17, 2019, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
The book is a direct witness and gives account to major headlines of post WW2 American history, the rise of trade unions, the enigmatic Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, Cuba, Castro The Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, JFK/Dallas  After the Hoffa hit, the Mafia as it was known was eventually dismembered  by the FBI. 
The Goodfellas might well be a better film even a classic, but essentially that story is just about three scúmbag gangsters with little significance in the scheme of things outside of the heist and Jimmy's partiality to gruesome murder being the solution for all ailments.

Agreed, i found the film easy to follow because id read the book and it gripped me, after i read the book a few years ago i done some research on Jimmy Hoffa and his 'disappearance' so when the film was announced i was delighted, personally i found it easy to follow and had a good idea what was going on plus i thought the acting was top class. Id say if you didnt have an idea of the background to the film and the story and were just going to see a simple gangster film then it woulda been hard to follow.

Yeah I think that's going to be the problem with a lot of people.  Theyre gonna struggle with the flow and the story, not being able to enjoy the acting because of this.
Are people really that stupid?! Although the narrative cuts back and forth between different time periods I thought it was done well and I haven't read any books on Hoffa.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 02:10:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2019, 01:13:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 18, 2019, 09:56:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 17, 2019, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
The book is a direct witness and gives account to major headlines of post WW2 American history, the rise of trade unions, the enigmatic Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, Cuba, Castro The Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, JFK/Dallas  After the Hoffa hit, the Mafia as it was known was eventually dismembered  by the FBI. 
The Goodfellas might well be a better film even a classic, but essentially that story is just about three scúmbag gangsters with little significance in the scheme of things outside of the heist and Jimmy's partiality to gruesome murder being the solution for all ailments.

Agreed, i found the film easy to follow because id read the book and it gripped me, after i read the book a few years ago i done some research on Jimmy Hoffa and his 'disappearance' so when the film was announced i was delighted, personally i found it easy to follow and had a good idea what was going on plus i thought the acting was top class. Id say if you didnt have an idea of the background to the film and the story and were just going to see a simple gangster film then it woulda been hard to follow.

Yeah I think that's going to be the problem with a lot of people.  Theyre gonna struggle with the flow and the story, not being able to enjoy the acting because of this.
Are people really that stupid?! Although the narrative cuts back and forth between different time periods I thought it was done well and I haven't read any books on Hoffa.

Maybe just the ladies  ;)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2019, 03:45:03 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 02:10:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2019, 01:13:30 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 18, 2019, 09:56:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 17, 2019, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
The book is a direct witness and gives account to major headlines of post WW2 American history, the rise of trade unions, the enigmatic Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, Cuba, Castro The Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, JFK/Dallas  After the Hoffa hit, the Mafia as it was known was eventually dismembered  by the FBI. 
The Goodfellas might well be a better film even a classic, but essentially that story is just about three scúmbag gangsters with little significance in the scheme of things outside of the heist and Jimmy's partiality to gruesome murder being the solution for all ailments.

Agreed, i found the film easy to follow because id read the book and it gripped me, after i read the book a few years ago i done some research on Jimmy Hoffa and his 'disappearance' so when the film was announced i was delighted, personally i found it easy to follow and had a good idea what was going on plus i thought the acting was top class. Id say if you didnt have an idea of the background to the film and the story and were just going to see a simple gangster film then it woulda been hard to follow.

Yeah I think that's going to be the problem with a lot of people.  Theyre gonna struggle with the flow and the story, not being able to enjoy the acting because of this.
Are people really that stupid?! Although the narrative cuts back and forth between different time periods I thought it was done well and I haven't read any books on Hoffa.

Maybe just the ladies  ;)
:-X
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: RedHand88 on November 18, 2019, 07:23:53 PM
Hotel Mumbai. Good show with plenty of tense moments.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 18, 2019, 09:44:36 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on November 18, 2019, 07:23:53 PM
Hotel Mumbai. Good show with plenty of tense moments.
Watched it a few weeks ago, very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 22, 2019, 11:22:12 PM
Watched The Joker there and thought it was excellent. I'm not big into superhero movies, seen maybe one batman movie but really enjoyed that - maybe because it's not really a Batman type movie, that link felt incidental to me tbh, just a well told story about a spiral into madness and society's attitude.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 26, 2019, 02:54:45 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 18, 2019, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on November 18, 2019, 09:56:23 AM
Quote from: Main Street on November 17, 2019, 10:29:26 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 17, 2019, 08:24:17 AM
Went to see The Irishman last night.  First off, I have read the book "I heard you paint houses" and I was very excited for this film.  A word to the wise, don't bring your lady friend to see it... they wont thank you for it.  It's slow and it is too long.  It's the first time in quite a while that I have seen people get up and leave half way through or even just fall asleep.

Having said all that, I did enjoy it.  I enjoyed the acting.  I enjoyed seeing these legends back on screen and interacting again in a mobster film.  I enjoyed seeing the story I had read come to life.  Yes, it is certainly no Goodfellas.

The killing scenes are quick, cold and brutal. Fascinating.

On a side note I thought Stephen Graham was excellent again.
The book is a direct witness and gives account to major headlines of post WW2 American history, the rise of trade unions, the enigmatic Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, Cuba, Castro The Bay of Pigs, Bobby Kennedy, JFK/Dallas  After the Hoffa hit, the Mafia as it was known was eventually dismembered  by the FBI. 
The Goodfellas might well be a better film even a classic, but essentially that story is just about three scúmbag gangsters with little significance in the scheme of things outside of the heist and Jimmy's partiality to gruesome murder being the solution for all ailments.

Agreed, i found the film easy to follow because id read the book and it gripped me, after i read the book a few years ago i done some research on Jimmy Hoffa and his 'disappearance' so when the film was announced i was delighted, personally i found it easy to follow and had a good idea what was going on plus i thought the acting was top class. Id say if you didnt have an idea of the background to the film and the story and were just going to see a simple gangster film then it woulda been hard to follow.

Yeah I think that's going to be the problem with a lot of people.  Theyre gonna struggle with the flow and the story, not being able to enjoy the acting because of this.
I finally watched it last night with a person who hadn't read the book but who rated the film as one of Scorcese's best. Though in the post film chat there were many gaps to be filled, which clarified the on screen events.
The age thing did peeve me a bit,  in all scenes up to the hit on Hoffa, De Niro looked about 20 years older than Frank Sheeran was at the time.
Questionable in my mind was that Jimmy Hoffa's  stepson was put in as the driver of the car taking Jimmy to his death. Even if one accepts the film was allowed a leeway with the facts,  the stepson would have been disappeared as well in the film. If in real life Jimmy's stepson had been the driver, then he would have been a direct witness to Jimmy's last journey alive.

The soundtrack was brilliant and the chrome? there was a lot of chrome.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: under the bar on November 30, 2019, 12:03:11 AM
Is it just Netflix or is the CGI in The Irishman horrific?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: under the bar on November 30, 2019, 12:26:14 AM
The beating up the grocer scene was as bad acting as Big Daddy v Haystacks!  ;D :-X
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 30, 2019, 12:34:42 AM
The de ageing was out by 20 or so years, a 30year old looked like 50 years old but moved like a 70 years old. It was a distraction but just in passing. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on November 30, 2019, 12:58:33 AM
Quote from: under the bar on November 30, 2019, 12:26:14 AM
The beating up the grocer scene was as bad acting as Big Daddy v Haystacks!  ;D :-X

Horrible scene you'd think Scorsese the one of the greatest directors of our time would have picked up how shitty it looked!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on November 30, 2019, 04:25:16 AM
Quote from: screenexile on November 30, 2019, 12:58:33 AM
Quote from: under the bar on November 30, 2019, 12:26:14 AM
The beating up the grocer scene was as bad acting as Big Daddy v Haystacks!  ;D :-X

Horrible scene you'd think Scorsese the one of the greatest directors of our time would have picked up how shitty it looked!!
I picked up that it looked shitty because Frank brought his daughter along to witness his parental prowess.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: under the bar on December 01, 2019, 08:42:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 30, 2019, 12:58:33 AM
Quote from: under the bar on November 30, 2019, 12:26:14 AM
The beating up the grocer scene was as bad acting as Big Daddy v Haystacks!  ;D :-X

Horrible scene you'd think Scorsese the one of the greatest directors of our time would have picked up how shitty it looked!!

I've seen better acting at the Craic Theatre in Coalisland!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 02, 2019, 10:26:59 AM
Quote from: under the bar on December 01, 2019, 08:42:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 30, 2019, 12:58:33 AM
Quote from: under the bar on November 30, 2019, 12:26:14 AM
The beating up the grocer scene was as bad acting as Big Daddy v Haystacks!  ;D :-X

Horrible scene you'd think Scorsese the one of the greatest directors of our time would have picked up how shitty it looked!!

I've seen better acting at the Craic Theatre in Coalisland!

In fairness they put on a good show there
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 02, 2019, 12:17:24 PM
It was confusing as hell with De Niro trying to play a younger man, hadn't a clue what age he was meant to be at the various stages of the film.  Enjoyed it though, very good show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 11, 2019, 05:27:59 PM
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974 film) was on TV the other night. Watched it before but forgot how much a classic it was, right down to the last scene.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on December 11, 2019, 06:07:16 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 11, 2019, 05:27:59 PM
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974 film) was on TV the other night. Watched it before but forgot how much a classic it was, right down to the last scene.

Excellent

The latest one was a big pile of pish
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on December 14, 2019, 12:55:06 AM
Knives Out is fantastic. Highly recommend.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 14, 2019, 08:46:24 AM
Quote from: gallsman on December 14, 2019, 12:55:06 AM
Knives Out is fantastic. Highly recommend.

agreed, went and seen it last night, enjoyable and well paced. Enjoyed Daniel Craig in it in a completely different role, def recommend it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2019, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: gallsman on December 14, 2019, 12:55:06 AM
Knives Out is fantastic. Highly recommend.
Yes, really enjoyed it. The missus insisted on us taking the kids to see Jumanji last week and it was full of wee cnuts, so I took myself to the screen next door to watch Knives Out. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2019, 09:44:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2019, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: gallsman on December 14, 2019, 12:55:06 AM
Knives Out is fantastic. Highly recommend.
Yes, really enjoyed it. The missus insisted on us taking the kids to see Jumanji last week and it was full of wee cnuts, so I took myself to the screen next door to watch Knives Out. Great stuff.

Father of the year stuff there!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2019, 10:29:34 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2019, 09:44:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2019, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: gallsman on December 14, 2019, 12:55:06 AM
Knives Out is fantastic. Highly recommend.
Yes, really enjoyed it. The missus insisted on us taking the kids to see Jumanji last week and it was full of wee cnuts, so I took myself to the screen next door to watch Knives Out. Great stuff.

Father of the year stuff there!
;D I went to check the other screen so we could all move but they wanted to stay as all the wee shits quietened down when Jumanji started. It was very relaxing!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2019, 02:23:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2019, 10:29:34 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2019, 09:44:19 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2019, 08:54:25 AM
Quote from: gallsman on December 14, 2019, 12:55:06 AM
Knives Out is fantastic. Highly recommend.
Yes, really enjoyed it. The missus insisted on us taking the kids to see Jumanji last week and it was full of wee cnuts, so I took myself to the screen next door to watch Knives Out. Great stuff.

Father of the year stuff there!
;D I went to check the other screen so we could all move but they wanted to stay as all the wee shits quietened down when Jumanji started. It was very relaxing!

You'll need them for Star Wars new one next week
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 16, 2019, 12:22:37 AM
Just watched the Borg and McEnroe film there tonight, what those players put themselves through and anyone at the top of their sport must be crazy! Absorbing tense and enlightening
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 16, 2019, 09:13:59 AM
I thought it was gonna be a documentary rather than a film mr2, still worth watching then?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 16, 2019, 10:30:59 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on December 16, 2019, 09:13:59 AM
I thought it was gonna be a documentary rather than a film mr2, still worth watching then?

Was worth watching, maybe not a classic but if you're into the tennis of that period it's was very good.

Both players dealing with serious pressure you'd wonder  what drives them on
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 16, 2019, 11:24:07 AM
Must look er up ta.
Yeah i loved the old rivalry back in the day even tho i was only a wi'fella 😉
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 19, 2019, 02:59:42 AM
Enjoyed the new star wars film despite the poor reviews. Thought it was more fun than the previous 2.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on December 21, 2019, 06:52:25 AM
Bad Santa 2 was crap.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 21, 2019, 02:36:19 PM
Anybody seen Cats?? Sounds like it's that bad you need to see it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on December 21, 2019, 02:58:20 PM
The documentary Kedi is an excellent cats experience. Istanbul cats rule!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 21, 2019, 05:48:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 21, 2019, 02:36:19 PM
Anybody seen Cats?? Sounds like it's that bad you need to see it.
We'll let you watch it on behalf of the board. I've seen a zero star review!

Not long back from seeing the new Star Wars. It was okay and I think the decision to stop at 9 is the correct one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rudi on December 23, 2019, 01:57:45 PM
Lion on Netflix, a true story about a boy in India who got lost is probably the best film I've seen in 10 years.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 23, 2019, 03:29:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 21, 2019, 06:52:25 AM
Bad Santa 2 was crap.

+1
Watched it last night. Big let down.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: glens73 on December 23, 2019, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 21, 2019, 02:36:19 PM
Anybody seen Cats?? Sounds like it's that bad you need to see it.

I watched it yesterday as my youngest wanted to see it. It's bad and I wouldn't waste your time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on December 23, 2019, 05:30:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 21, 2019, 02:36:19 PM
Anybody seen Cats?? Sounds like it's that bad you need to see it.

Seen this review of Cats that's sums it up for me:

Watching CATS is like stumbling upon an unholy and heretofore unknown genre of porn. Every time these horny fur demons tongue a milk bowl and start moaning I was certain the FBI would raid the theater
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: time ticking away on December 26, 2019, 12:59:54 AM
Quote from: Rudi on December 23, 2019, 01:57:45 PM
Lion on Netflix, a true story about a boy in India who got lost is probably the best film I've seen in 10 years.
Great shout. Watched it on your recommendation and loved it. Great story
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Mayo Border on December 26, 2019, 02:36:03 AM
Anyone seen The Irishman? Any good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cadhlancian on December 26, 2019, 04:23:39 AM
Uncut Gems was very good I thought . Went and watched it on my lonesome last night . Adam Sandler is excellent .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 26, 2019, 11:56:33 AM
Had low enough expectations of the Irishman but thought it was very good. Didn't drag either. But confusing throughout due to De Niro's age and appearance though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 26, 2019, 02:06:03 PM
Quote from: Mayo Border on December 26, 2019, 02:36:03 AM
Anyone seen The Irishman? Any good

It's worth watching for Pesci's performance alone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: under the bar on December 27, 2019, 08:24:50 PM
Quote from: Mayo Border on December 26, 2019, 02:36:03 AM
Anyone seen The Irishman? Any good

Come at it with low expectations and you'll be ok.  Don't expect Godfather or Goodfellas
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: From the Bunker on December 27, 2019, 08:40:11 PM
Quote from: time ticking away on December 26, 2019, 12:59:54 AM
Quote from: Rudi on December 23, 2019, 01:57:45 PM
Lion on Netflix, a true story about a boy in India who got lost is probably the best film I've seen in 10 years.
Great shout. Watched it on your recommendation and loved it. Great story

Great shout! Good story! Thanx!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bannside on December 27, 2019, 11:08:05 PM
Absolutely Superb. Thanks!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on December 29, 2019, 12:01:10 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 19, 2019, 02:59:42 AM
Enjoyed the new star wars film despite the poor reviews. Thought it was more fun than the previous 2.

+1. I don't understand all the negative reviews.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 29, 2019, 12:24:57 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 27, 2019, 08:40:11 PM
Quote from: time ticking away on December 26, 2019, 12:59:54 AM
Quote from: Rudi on December 23, 2019, 01:57:45 PM
Lion on Netflix, a true story about a boy in India who got lost is probably the best film I've seen in 10 years.
Great shout. Watched it on your recommendation and loved it. Great story

Great shout! Good story! Thanx!

Stuck it on tonight based on these.

Brilliant. Loved it. Broke my heart but lived it.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ardtole on December 29, 2019, 12:34:18 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on December 29, 2019, 12:24:57 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 27, 2019, 08:40:11 PM
Quote from: time ticking away on December 26, 2019, 12:59:54 AM
Quote from: Rudi on December 23, 2019, 01:57:45 PM
Lion on Netflix, a true story about a boy in India who got lost is probably the best film I've seen in 10 years.
Great shout. Watched it on your recommendation and loved it. Great story

Great shout! Good story! Thanx!

Stuck it on tonight based on these.

Brilliant. Loved it. Broke my heart but lived it.

Thanks.

Just after watching it myself, thanks for the recommendation, the missus is still bawling her eyes out. An amazing story.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on December 29, 2019, 11:24:17 AM
Quote from: From the Bunker on December 27, 2019, 08:40:11 PM
Quote from: time ticking away on December 26, 2019, 12:59:54 AM
Quote from: Rudi on December 23, 2019, 01:57:45 PM
Lion on Netflix, a true story about a boy in India who got lost is probably the best film I've seen in 10 years.
Great shout. Watched it on your recommendation and loved it. Great story

Great shout! Good story! Thanx!

Another one who watched, and really enjoyed Lion last night, following the recommendation.  Thanks.

Any other suggestions for films on Netflix or Amazon that may not be really well known but are well worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BallyroanAbu on December 29, 2019, 01:59:37 PM
Another Lion watcher thanks to who ever recommended, great watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on December 29, 2019, 07:01:07 PM
I watched "Are You Being Served" a few days ago. Classic seventies humour loaded with innuendo which hurt nobody. Mrs Slocombe stole the show.

https://youtu.be/d-i523Gie9Q

And the facial expressions are brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 29, 2019, 09:12:08 PM
Just finished that film Lion! Emotional wreck
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trailer on December 30, 2019, 01:44:57 PM
Lion is a great show.
Another movie I love is About time. Great show.
Watched Le Mans 66 and it is what I thought it would be an advert for Ford and how great America is over the double crossing Italians. But if you can just take it on face value it's grand.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on December 30, 2019, 01:46:30 PM
Lion is okay, they drag the ass out of it there in the middle when he's putting up the pins on the board. There's a good 40 minutes there of sweet FA.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: time ticking away on December 30, 2019, 01:51:26 PM
Quote from: trileacman on December 30, 2019, 01:46:30 PM
Lion is okay, they drag the ass out of it there in the middle when he's putting up the pins on the board. There's a good 40 minutes there of sweet FA.
Apologies, I thought it was a great show but I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 30, 2019, 02:15:38 PM
Quote from: trailer on December 30, 2019, 01:44:57 PM
Lion is a great show.
Another movie I love is About time. Great show.
Watched Le Mans 66 and it is what I thought it would be an advert for Ford and how great America is over the double crossing Italians. But if you can just take it on face value it's grand.

About Time is fantastic too. A real emotional wrecker too!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2019, 05:45:10 PM
They say testosterone levels drop off significantly in your 40s. After reading these posts, some of you lads may get a blood test in the New Year  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 30, 2019, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2019, 05:45:10 PM
They say testosterone levels drop off significantly in your 40s. After reading these posts, some of you lads may get a blood test in the New Year  ;D

Get in touch with your emotional side! Very healthy, bottling it up is bad, crying is good  :'(

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2019, 07:24:37 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 30, 2019, 06:00:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2019, 05:45:10 PM
They say testosterone levels drop off significantly in your 40s. After reading these posts, some of you lads may get a blood test in the New Year  ;D

Get in touch with your emotional side! Very healthy, bottling it up is bad, crying is good  :'(
I did see an hour of Little Women at the cinema the other day. Had to up and leave though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 30, 2019, 11:19:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2019, 05:45:10 PM
They say testosterone levels drop off significantly in your 40s. After reading these posts, some of you lads may get a blood test in the New Year  ;D

PM me hun.

X
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 01, 2020, 05:59:17 PM
 RTE showed Bullitt in the early hours, I got sucked in after 2 minutes. It's the most underrated classic film of all time.  Not that people don't rate it but it's hardly ever on anyone's best ever list.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 01, 2020, 06:29:48 PM
That car chase  8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2020, 04:38:18 AM
That car chase did not age well. How many times did you spot the VW Beetle? And it's a great ad for why you should never buy an American car if you want the damn thing to go around a corner.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2020, 04:42:09 AM
Was I telling you I watched 12 Angry Men again recently? Such a great film. Henry Fonda was great in it, but it's the writing and the cinematography that really keeps you gripped even though it's just about all filmed in one room.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on January 02, 2020, 11:15:56 AM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 02, 2020, 04:38:18 AM
That car chase did not age well. How many times did you spot the VW Beetle? And it's a great ad for why you should never buy an American car if you want the damn thing to go around a corner.
+
You try cornering in the streets of San Francisco at 110mph?
The epic car chase in Bullitt was the first and remains unsurpassed, it's timeless.  But the car chase is just one of many memorable scenes in this classic film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 02, 2020, 01:06:00 PM
A rare trip to the cinema with no cnut sitting on their phone in front of me or kicking the back of my chair as I watched Star Wars: The rise of Skywalker.  People have been on to social media criticizing the lack of direct dialogue and story development.  I cant get on board with that.  I thought it was quality and would happily sit down to watch it all again.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Art Mc Crory’s Sofa on January 15, 2020, 02:50:08 PM
Seen 1917. In a film almost universally centred around 2 characters it's bizarre that Mendes picks two guys who can't act. Richard Madden is especially poor as well. Set design is second to none though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 15, 2020, 02:59:01 PM
Seen 'The Gentlemen'.

Took a wile to get going, but was class in the end.  Hugh Grant was superb as the sleazy photographer and the fella , he he was interviewing, was as cool as hell.

I had a Matthew McConnaghy hard on this week, so I watched a Time to Kill. Great show. Some amount of great actors and actresses in it. 
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 15, 2020, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Art Mc Crory's Sofa on January 15, 2020, 02:50:08 PM
Seen 1917. In a film almost universally centred around 2 characters it's bizarre that Mendes picks two guys who can't act. Richard Madden is especially poor as well. Set design is second to none though.
I thought the film was excellent. Didn't think the 2 young lads were too bad but Madden couldn't seem to nail the accent which did jar a bit, but overall didn't ruin the experience as he's only in the film for about 5 mins. The long shot technique was impressively executed and the "sets" were outstanding.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on January 15, 2020, 05:17:08 PM
Anybody seen Jojo Rabbit??

Anyone who gets over the Hitler thing seems to like it I've seen a couple of Waititi's films before and enjoyed them I'm hoping this is good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 15, 2020, 11:23:51 PM
Jojo rabbit got 6 oscar nominations. It is well worth watching in my opinion. I don't know why people are getting their knickers in a twist. The war was a long time ago.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on February 15, 2020, 12:21:07 PM
Watched Parasite last night.

Very funny, dark, tense. One of the best I've seen in a while.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on February 15, 2020, 12:29:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 15, 2020, 05:17:08 PM
Anybody seen Jojo Rabbit??

Anyone who gets over the Hitler thing seems to like it I've seen a couple of Waititi's films before and enjoyed them I'm hoping this is good.

I really enjoyed. Dark humour and very moving at the same time.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 15, 2020, 11:16:45 PM
Quote from: J70 on February 15, 2020, 12:21:07 PM
Watched Parasite last night.

Very funny, dark, tense. One of the best I've seen in a while.

Same as. Thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on February 16, 2020, 12:23:54 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on February 15, 2020, 11:16:45 PM
Quote from: J70 on February 15, 2020, 12:21:07 PM
Watched Parasite last night.

Very funny, dark, tense. One of the best I've seen in a while.

Same as. Thought it was excellent.

Just back from watching it, super film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 16, 2020, 10:04:56 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on February 16, 2020, 12:23:54 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on February 15, 2020, 11:16:45 PM
Quote from: J70 on February 15, 2020, 12:21:07 PM
Watched Parasite last night.

Very funny, dark, tense. One of the best I've seen in a while.

Same as. Thought it was excellent.

Just back from watching it, super film.
+1. Class. I hope the subs don't put people off as it's just a good movie in any language.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rois on February 16, 2020, 10:17:25 PM
If you or any of your nearest and dearest think of going to see Emma (Jane Austen film), don't bother.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 16, 2020, 10:52:40 PM
Just watched Lost lives on BBC 1, horrific.

No doubt AFM will be on to tell me yo fuvk up
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on February 17, 2020, 03:00:49 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 15, 2020, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Art Mc Crory's Sofa on January 15, 2020, 02:50:08 PM
Seen 1917. In a film almost universally centred around 2 characters it's bizarre that Mendes picks two guys who can't act. Richard Madden is especially poor as well. Set design is second to none though.
I thought the film was excellent. Didn't think the 2 young lads were too bad but Madden couldn't seem to nail the accent which did jar a bit, but overall didn't ruin the experience as he's only in the film for about 5 mins. The long shot technique was impressively executed and the "sets" were outstanding.

1917 Cinematography was very good.
The story line was similar to Saving Private Ryan but not as good. There is a great story for the movie but did not come across on the screen.   6/10

Watched JoJo Rabbit and thought it was incredible. Taking a serious and heartbreaking scenario from WW2 and making it into a comedy-drama. The chubby little kid with the glasses made the movie with his few lines and would love to see him as a featured actor in a movie or tv show.  8.5/10

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on February 17, 2020, 08:46:18 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 16, 2020, 10:52:40 PM
Just watched Lost lives on BBC 1, horrific.

No doubt AFM will be on to tell me yo fuvk up

Was that last night?

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 17, 2020, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on February 17, 2020, 03:00:49 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 15, 2020, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Art Mc Crory's Sofa on January 15, 2020, 02:50:08 PM
Seen 1917. In a film almost universally centred around 2 characters it's bizarre that Mendes picks two guys who can't act. Richard Madden is especially poor as well. Set design is second to none though.
I thought the film was excellent. Didn't think the 2 young lads were too bad but Madden couldn't seem to nail the accent which did jar a bit, but overall didn't ruin the experience as he's only in the film for about 5 mins. The long shot technique was impressively executed and the "sets" were outstanding.

1917 Cinematography was very good.
The story line was similar to Saving Private Ryan but not as good. There is a great story for the movie but did not come across on the screen.   6/10

Watched JoJo Rabbit and thought it was incredible. Taking a serious and heartbreaking scenario from WW2 and making it into a comedy-drama. The chubby little kid with the glasses made the movie with his few lines and would love to see him as a featured actor in a movie or tv show.  8.5/10

1917 is overrated. Enjoyed the start but it soon became dull.
There is zero emotional attachment to the fact the first wave of lads all go over the top for no reason. No-one seems to give 2 shits. Gallipoli is a far better world war 1 film
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 17, 2020, 11:14:50 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 17, 2020, 09:37:52 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on February 17, 2020, 03:00:49 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 15, 2020, 05:00:27 PM
Quote from: Art Mc Crory's Sofa on January 15, 2020, 02:50:08 PM
Seen 1917. In a film almost universally centred around 2 characters it's bizarre that Mendes picks two guys who can't act. Richard Madden is especially poor as well. Set design is second to none though.
I thought the film was excellent. Didn't think the 2 young lads were too bad but Madden couldn't seem to nail the accent which did jar a bit, but overall didn't ruin the experience as he's only in the film for about 5 mins. The long shot technique was impressively executed and the "sets" were outstanding.

1917 Cinematography was very good.
The story line was similar to Saving Private Ryan but not as good. There is a great story for the movie but did not come across on the screen.   6/10

Watched JoJo Rabbit and thought it was incredible. Taking a serious and heartbreaking scenario from WW2 and making it into a comedy-drama. The chubby little kid with the glasses made the movie with his few lines and would love to see him as a featured actor in a movie or tv show.  8.5/10

1917 is overrated. Enjoyed the start but it soon became dull.
There is zero emotional attachment to the fact the first wave of lads all go over the top for no reason. No-one seems to give 2 shits. Gallipoli is a far better world war 1 film

Definitely overrated.  Average enough.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rudi on February 17, 2020, 11:23:01 AM
Watched Dark Waters, shameful stuff from Du Pont, knowly poisoning a significant portion of the population of West Virginia. Deaths, Cancer, Organ enlargement & gross bodily defects. Horrendous stuff really.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thewobbler on February 17, 2020, 11:24:26 AM
Agree on 1917.

A really good start gave way to a rather numbing and uninteresting final hour.

I'd have some sympathy for the filmmakers in that Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers did such an exhaustive piece on the insanity and randomness of war, that trying to take this angle without feeling like a copycat film is a tremendous challenge. Cinematography can't disguise that this was a story with no discernible middle.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on February 17, 2020, 11:52:14 AM
Got around to watching Jojo Rabbit and absolutely loved it!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2020, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on February 17, 2020, 08:46:18 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 16, 2020, 10:52:40 PM
Just watched Lost lives on BBC 1, horrific.

No doubt AFM will be on to tell me yo fuvk up

Was that last night?
Aye 9pm on BBC1 NI.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JohnDenver on February 17, 2020, 12:04:57 PM
Quote from: Rois on February 16, 2020, 10:17:25 PM
If you or any of your nearest and dearest think of going to see Emma (Jane Austen film), don't bother.

Invaluable information to have if / when this is a suggested film choice! 8)
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 17, 2020, 08:06:42 PM
Disagree with what is being said about 1917. I thought it was very good and have seen it a few times.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: joemamas on February 17, 2020, 08:49:57 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 17, 2020, 08:06:42 PM
Disagree with what is being said about 1917. I thought it was very good and have seen it a few times.

Saw it Saturday, thought it was average at best.  Somewhat boring 2/4

Week before saw "The Gentlemen" 4/4, thought it was incredibly well written .
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2020, 10:10:21 PM
Quote from: joemamas on February 17, 2020, 08:49:57 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on February 17, 2020, 08:06:42 PM
Disagree with what is being said about 1917. I thought it was very good and have seen it a few times.

Saw it Saturday, thought it was average at best.  Somewhat boring 2/4

Week before saw "The Gentlemen" 4/4, thought it was incredibly well written .
Are you joking?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 26, 2020, 11:49:06 PM
Thought there would be more action on here given the lockdown!!

The gentlemen - Your typical Guy Ritchie film gangsters, craziness, laughs, stars I enjoyed it but probably not going to pick up many awards 7.5/10 (Farrell is a great comic actor)

Knives Out - Also very enjoyable Daniel Craig's southern accent is brilliant it's a very cheesy murder mystery with another all star cast 8/10

Hoping to watch Us tomorrow night enjoyed Get Out so hoping Peele's second is as good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 27, 2020, 12:14:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 26, 2020, 11:49:06 PM
Thought there would be more action on here given the lockdown!!

The gentlemen - Your typical Guy Ritchie film gangsters, craziness, laughs, stars I enjoyed it but probably not going to pick up many awards 7.5/10 (Farrell is a great comic actor)

Knives Out - Also very enjoyable Daniel Craig's southern accent is brilliant it's a very cheesy murder mystery with another all star cast 8/10

Hoping to watch Us tomorrow night enjoyed Get Out so hoping Peele's second is as good.

Contagion!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on March 27, 2020, 08:48:07 AM
The Platform  :o :o
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Snapchap on March 27, 2020, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 27, 2020, 08:48:07 AM
The Platform  :o :o

Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 27, 2020, 12:26:10 PM
Watched Snowpiercer with Chris Evans a couple of weeks sheet watching Parasite from the same director. Great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 27, 2020, 12:29:48 PM
Personally, I'm struggling to watch much as the whole situation is stressing me.
I've 6 kids in the house and am working from home. Trying to keep them entertained (and fed) at least in some part means loads of kids movies.

Any recommendations for kids movies? We've been through a lot of them. we watched the Sonic movie and Onward over the last week.
Both are good shows.


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on March 27, 2020, 01:21:38 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 27, 2020, 12:29:48 PM
Personally, I'm struggling to watch much as the whole situation is stressing me.
I've 6 kids in the house and am working from home. Trying to keep them entertained (and fed) at least in some part means loads of kids movies.

Any recommendations for kids movies? We've been through a lot of them. we watched the Sonic movie and Onward over the last week.
Both are good shows.

6 kids?!?! Have you only purchased a TV?  ;D

Get Youtube on - kids can watch whatever they want and it will keep them entertained
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on March 27, 2020, 01:22:51 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on March 27, 2020, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 27, 2020, 08:48:07 AM
The Platform  :o :o

Any good?

Its worth a watch - you need to suspend reality while watching it.

Ending pissed me off a bit
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 27, 2020, 02:55:55 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 27, 2020, 12:29:48 PM
Personally, I'm struggling to watch much as the whole situation is stressing me.
I've 6 kids in the house and am working from home. Trying to keep them entertained (and fed) at least in some part means loads of kids movies.

Any recommendations for kids movies? We've been through a lot of them. we watched the Sonic movie and Onward over the last week.
Both are good shows.

As mentioned tbrick the Lemony Snicket series is a good job. Each episode between 45mins-1hr but the kids enjoy it even if it is quite dark for a kids show!!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on March 29, 2020, 05:08:19 PM
There's a film documentary online for free viewing , Homeland: Iraq Year Zero  by the Iraq film maker Abbas Fahdel,
part 1   https://vimeo.com/123389912
part 2   https://vimeo.com/123265527
He's resident in France but made it home in the days before the 2003 invasion. it was a last chance to film life and living in Iraq before it was destroyed forever, through the eyes of his family preparing for a bleak unknown. The 2nd part documents the  destruction/ looting of a thousands of years old culture and the context for the subsequent descent to chaos.
It's long,  longer than Gone With the Wind. It's GWTW plus Ben Hur long.


There's more than just Netflix.
https://sabzian.be/note/in-times-of-social-distancing-watching-films-online
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on March 30, 2020, 10:39:23 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 27, 2020, 12:29:48 PM
Personally, I'm struggling to watch much as the whole situation is stressing me.
I've 6 kids in the house and am working from home. Trying to keep them entertained (and fed) at least in some part means loads of kids movies.

Any recommendations for kids movies? We've been through a lot of them. we watched the Sonic movie and Onward over the last week.
Both are good shows.

Lad google eighties/nineties kids films. Thing s like Problem Child, Goonies....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2020, 12:01:42 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on March 30, 2020, 10:39:23 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 27, 2020, 12:29:48 PM
Personally, I'm struggling to watch much as the whole situation is stressing me.
I've 6 kids in the house and am working from home. Trying to keep them entertained (and fed) at least in some part means loads of kids movies.

Any recommendations for kids movies? We've been through a lot of them. we watched the Sonic movie and Onward over the last week.
Both are good shows.

Lad google eighties/nineties kids films. Thing s like Problem Child, Goonies....

Been trying that with my kids years ago, unless its new they ain't interested!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on March 30, 2020, 12:05:06 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 27, 2020, 01:22:51 PM
Quote from: Snapchap on March 27, 2020, 12:17:46 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 27, 2020, 08:48:07 AM
The Platform  :o :o

Any good?

Its worth a watch - you need to suspend reality while watching it.

Ending pissed me off a bit

Same... it's very very grim as well so don't be watching it if you're in a bad place!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on March 30, 2020, 12:08:10 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on January 15, 2020, 02:59:01 PM
Seen 'The Gentlemen'.

Took a wile to get going, but was class in the end.  Hugh Grant was superb as the sleazy photographer and the fella , he he was interviewing, was as cool as hell.

I had a Matthew McConnaghy hard on this week, so I watched a Time to Kill. Great show. Some amount of great actors and actresses in it.

Watched the gentlemen last night as well. Good show. Hugh Grant was brilliant I though. And I wouldn't be his biggest fan.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on March 30, 2020, 12:11:59 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on March 30, 2020, 12:08:10 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on January 15, 2020, 02:59:01 PM
Seen 'The Gentlemen'.

Took a wile to get going, but was class in the end.  Hugh Grant was superb as the sleazy photographer and the fella , he he was interviewing, was as cool as hell.

I had a Matthew McConnaghy hard on this week, so I watched a Time to Kill. Great show. Some amount of great actors and actresses in it.

Watched the gentlemen last night as well. Good show. Hugh Grant was brilliant I though. And I wouldn't be his biggest fan.

Hugh Grant has definitely based his creepy character on a real life journo. I thought he was excellent myself in it.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 30, 2020, 06:31:04 PM
Thought this was on netflix but couldn't find it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 30, 2020, 06:31:34 PM
Watched the siege of jadotville, very good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 30, 2020, 06:33:03 PM
Race : film about Jesse Owens. Really enjoyed it. Watched it on Rte. No sign on Netflix and £3.99 on Prime

PS: very little on Prime tbh
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Watcher on March 30, 2020, 07:17:33 PM
Meant to watch that jesse owens show the other night but missed it. Any good?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on March 30, 2020, 08:01:35 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 30, 2020, 07:17:33 PM
Meant to watch that jesse owens show the other night but missed it. Any good?

Really enjoyed it. With the clock going forward, it was a 2am finish.. Locked during lockdown  ;D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 30, 2020, 08:56:48 PM
Not a movie but anyone any thoughts on mandalorian? Looks ok thus far though more building up than anything.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on March 30, 2020, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 30, 2020, 06:31:34 PM
Watched the siege of jadotville, very good

Great show Watcher.
Well put together
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 31, 2020, 01:04:59 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on March 30, 2020, 12:08:10 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on January 15, 2020, 02:59:01 PM
Seen 'The Gentlemen'.

Took a wile to get going, but was class in the end.  Hugh Grant was superb as the sleazy photographer and the fella , he he was interviewing, was as cool as hell.

I had a Matthew McConnaghy hard on this week, so I watched a Time to Kill. Great show. Some amount of great actors and actresses in it.

Watched the gentlemen last night as well. Good show. Hugh Grant was brilliant I though. And I wouldn't be his biggest fan.

Like a lot of his films. Ed TV, Killer Joe, Mud, Interstellar and the Lincoln Lawyer are all brilliant too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 31, 2020, 02:45:11 AM
Frailty is another great McConaughey movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on March 31, 2020, 07:53:04 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 30, 2020, 08:56:48 PM
Not a movie but anyone any thoughts on mandalorian? Looks ok thus far though more building up than anything.
I have enjoyed it and wouldn't be the biggest Star wars fan in the world
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 08:31:19 AM
Yeah I would watch Star Wars though am not a big fan boy or anything and think it's decent.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on March 31, 2020, 08:49:05 AM
Watched Syriana recent for first time in years. Great movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on March 31, 2020, 09:43:53 AM
I watched Rocketman at the weekend. Great film. Taron Egerton is a great actor.

The film would make you feel a bit sad for Elton, and of course it would cause he had a lot of input to it.

His parents were show to be insensitive and rather cruel. It was a different generation, and the vast majority of people thought homosexuality was wrong (a jailable offence).

Elton is a musical genius, a terrific showman, but still a bit of a tosser.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 31, 2020, 09:53:08 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 30, 2020, 08:56:48 PM
Not a movie but anyone any thoughts on mandalorian? Looks ok thus far though more building up than anything.

Any good streams for this?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
I just got disney+.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BenDover on March 31, 2020, 10:16:25 AM
If your on O2 Disney+ is at a reduced rate, OH signed up for £3.99/m and there's a 7 day free trial atm for new sign ups
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 01, 2020, 03:56:14 AM
Unbroken (2014)

Great movie
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cadhlancian on April 01, 2020, 05:30:52 AM
TigerKing .......that's all , close the thread 😂😂
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on April 01, 2020, 08:15:28 AM
Quote from: cadhlancian on April 01, 2020, 05:30:52 AM
TigerKing .......that's all , close the thread 😂😂

Wrong thread cad..........head over to TV show thread and fill yer boots
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: extra time on April 01, 2020, 11:11:52 AM
12th man. Brilliant film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
I just got disney+.

Anyone finding that their Disney plus is buffering a right bit.  For example, I watched the Simpsons movie with the kids last night and it stopped to buffer 3/4 times... probably 10 seconds each time.  I'm streaming it through the firestick app.  The firestick is brand new so should be up to date.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on April 01, 2020, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
I just got disney+.

Anyone finding that their Disney plus is buffering a right bit.  For example, I watched the Simpsons movie with the kids last night and it stopped to buffer 3/4 times... probably 10 seconds each time.  I'm streaming it through the firestick app.  The firestick is brand new so should be up to date.

I have it on the sky box and it's been fine. I have watched all I need to watch on it. Seems pretty obvious but unless youre into marvel or have kids then there isn't much on it worth talking about. Watched Mighty Ducks the other day though.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 12:11:05 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 01, 2020, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
I just got disney+.

Anyone finding that their Disney plus is buffering a right bit.  For example, I watched the Simpsons movie with the kids last night and it stopped to buffer 3/4 times... probably 10 seconds each time.  I'm streaming it through the firestick app.  The firestick is brand new so should be up to date.

I have it on the sky box and it's been fine. I have watched all I need to watch on it. Seems pretty obvious but unless youre into marvel or have kids then there isn't much on it worth talking about. Watched Mighty Ducks the other day though.

True.  Remember the Titans is on the schedule for tonight.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 01, 2020, 02:08:20 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on April 01, 2020, 03:56:14 AM
Unbroken (2014)

Great movie
The book is a must read.
It's an incredible story captured from beginning to end in a book by Laura Hillenbrand.  This film stops half way through.
The 2 second part of the book was covered by a film sequel which didn't rock any boats.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JoG2 on April 01, 2020, 03:25:22 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 12:11:05 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 01, 2020, 12:01:47 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
I just got disney+.

Anyone finding that their Disney plus is buffering a right bit.  For example, I watched the Simpsons movie with the kids last night and it stopped to buffer 3/4 times... probably 10 seconds each time.  I'm streaming it through the firestick app.  The firestick is brand new so should be up to date.

I have it on the sky box and it's been fine. I have watched all I need to watch on it. Seems pretty obvious but unless youre into marvel or have kids then there isn't much on it worth talking about. Watched Mighty Ducks the other day though.

True.  Remember the Titans is on the schedule for tonight.

Miracle with Kurt Russell is on Disney+ by the looks of it. Great show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on April 01, 2020, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
I just got disney+.

Anyone finding that their Disney plus is buffering a right bit.  For example, I watched the Simpsons movie with the kids last night and it stopped to buffer 3/4 times... probably 10 seconds each time.  I'm streaming it through the firestick app.  The firestick is brand new so should be up to date.
I have it on the firestick as well and touch wood  have had no issues so far with streaming
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: cadhlancian on April 02, 2020, 04:14:10 AM
Quote from: Taylor on April 01, 2020, 08:15:28 AM
Quote from: cadhlancian on April 01, 2020, 05:30:52 AM
TigerKing .......that's all , close the thread 😂😂

Wrong thread cad..........head over to TV show thread and fill yer boots
Apologies 🙈🙈
My bad
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on April 02, 2020, 12:16:02 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on April 01, 2020, 09:08:12 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on April 01, 2020, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 31, 2020, 10:12:05 AM
I just got disney+.

Anyone finding that their Disney plus is buffering a right bit.  For example, I watched the Simpsons movie with the kids last night and it stopped to buffer 3/4 times... probably 10 seconds each time.  I'm streaming it through the firestick app.  The firestick is brand new so should be up to date.
I have it on the firestick as well and touch wood  have had no issues so far with streaming

Update, maybe that was a blip for me. Watched all of Solo last night and no buffering at all. That film got a bad rap and didn't do too well. It's not a classic but it was ok. Some starwars fans have too high an expectation I think. I'd actually be more interested in a sequel to it than the first, given the ending.
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Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 02, 2020, 04:14:51 PM
I liked solo too. Thought the guy wasn't right for the role but he did his best. The rest of the cast was good. I like rogue one and solo probably more than the new trilogy to be honest.
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Post by: imtommygunn on April 02, 2020, 07:35:44 PM
I think Rogue one is fantastic. Yet to see the latest starwars.
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Post by: gallsman on April 02, 2020, 10:03:16 PM
Rogue One is the best of all the Start Wars films in my book.

Not a movie, but have just watched One Man, Two Guvnors, the play that James Corden (who I hate) won the Tony Award for Best Actor for. Very, very, very funny. The National Theatre are showing recordings of famous plays ever Thursday for the next few weeks. Once they air, they'll stay available for streaming for 6 days.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on April 02, 2020, 10:05:55 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 02, 2020, 10:03:16 PM
Rogue One is the best of all the Start Wars films in my book.

Not a movie, but have just watched One Man, Two Guvnors, the play that James Corden (who I hate) won the Tony Award for Best Actor for. Very, very, very funny. The National Theatre are showing recordings of famous plays ever Thursday for the next few weeks. Once they air, they'll stay available for streaming for 6 days.

I agree. Captured the spirit of the original Star Wars, was a great bit of storytelling, and the visual effects were not overdone but used just right. I like how you get to see a Star Destroyer broken up piece by piece, whereas in the original trilogy they'd have just put in a big explosion.
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Post by: Norf Tyrone on April 02, 2020, 10:36:32 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on April 02, 2020, 10:05:55 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 02, 2020, 10:03:16 PM
Rogue One is the best of all the Start Wars films in my book.

Not a movie, but have just watched One Man, Two Guvnors, the play that James Corden (who I hate) won the Tony Award for Best Actor for. Very, very, very funny. The National Theatre are showing recordings of famous plays ever Thursday for the next few weeks. Once they air, they'll stay available for streaming for 6 days.

I agree. Captured the spirit of the original Star Wars, was a great bit of storytelling, and the visual effects were not overdone but used just right. I like how you get to see a Star Destroyer broken up piece by piece, whereas in the original trilogy they'd have just put in a big explosion.

Rouge One was fantastic. A good stand alone movie but how it merged into the original New Hope was superb. Agree that it's as good as Eps 4, 5 and 6.
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Post by: mrdeeds on April 12, 2020, 09:14:00 PM
Watched Contagion. Excellent movie. Great cast and obviously very topical.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on April 12, 2020, 10:36:35 PM
A Fish Called Wanda starting on BBC 1. Classic.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 12, 2020, 10:46:18 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on April 12, 2020, 09:14:00 PM
Watched Contagion. Excellent movie. Great cast and obviously very topical.

Yep! Though I did leave it with knots in my stomach, wife refused to watch it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on April 12, 2020, 11:44:27 PM
The theory of everything was on tonight. I thought the French doctor in it looked like Frank Le boeuf the former Chelsea defender. I checked on imdb afterwards and it was. I saw the movie when it first came out 6 years ago and didn't spot Frank Le Boeuf.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 12, 2020, 11:59:40 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 12, 2020, 11:44:27 PM
The theory of everything was on tonight. I thought the French doctor in it looked like Frank Le boeuf the former Chelsea defender. I checked on imdb afterwards and it was. I saw the movie when it first came out 6 years ago and didn't spot Frank Le Boeuf.

I seen it when it first came out and I couldn't make out the player, another name kept coming up in my head! Only months after I read an article on the movie that I realised it was him!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on April 14, 2020, 12:03:17 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 12, 2020, 11:59:40 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 12, 2020, 11:44:27 PM
The theory of everything was on tonight. I thought the French doctor in it looked like Frank Le boeuf the former Chelsea defender. I checked on imdb afterwards and it was. I saw the movie when it first came out 6 years ago and didn't spot Frank Le Boeuf.

I seen it when it first came out and I couldn't make out the player, another name kept coming up in my head! Only months after I read an article on the movie that I realised it was him!

Think he was also in the WW2 film Allies
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on April 25, 2020, 08:09:04 PM
Parasite was brilliant, watched a few other of Bong Joon-ho films too.  Okja and Snowpiercer were ok and Memories of Murder was poor. Saw The Host years ago and thought it was brilliant.

Wasn't interested in watching The Platform a few weeks back, but watched it today - pretty crap to be honest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on April 25, 2020, 08:39:49 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 25, 2020, 08:09:04 PM
Parasite was brilliant, watched a few other of Bong Joon-ho films too.  Okja and Snowpiercer were ok and Memories of Murder was poor. Saw The Host years ago and thought it was brilliant.

Wasn't interested in watching The Platform a few weeks back, but watched it today - pretty crap to be honest.

Yeah a bit of a human centipede vibe off it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 26, 2020, 12:40:57 AM
 Memories of Murder is a stand out excellent film, imo.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on April 27, 2020, 01:10:11 PM
I came across this guy's channel on you tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8J_xbbBuGobmw_N5ga3MA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8J_xbbBuGobmw_N5ga3MA)

and I got hooked into watching these upscaled and enhanced versions of classic B&W movies from before and after the turn of the last century
As was commented, it's as close as you can get to actual time travelling.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnnycool on April 28, 2020, 04:35:23 PM
Scorsese's The Departed was on TV the other night.

I hadn't seen it in years and it starts off really well but the actual end is a bit fucked up to say the least.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GetOverTheBar on April 28, 2020, 04:42:06 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 28, 2020, 04:35:23 PM
Scorsese's The Departed was on TV the other night.

I hadn't seen it in years and it starts off really well but the actual end is a bit fucked up to say the least.

Good film alright - agree about the ending, kinda like they didn't really know how to end it. Think Dignam character played by Wahlberg was a good guy, but it could be interpreted as him being one of Costello's by the Rat then on balcony.

Strange.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on April 28, 2020, 04:46:26 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 28, 2020, 04:35:23 PM
Scorsese's The Departed was on TV the other night.

I hadn't seen it in years and it starts off really well but the actual end is a bit fucked up to say the least.

The film should have been alot better. Mark Walhberg steals a living as an actor.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 06:49:18 PM
Anybody watched L'immortale - the Gomorrah prequel about Ciro? I've been looking for it, cant find it anywhere, even prepared to pay 4 it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on April 29, 2020, 07:10:03 PM
Hadn't heard of that one. Must look out for it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 07:13:06 PM
 It was released December past in Italy
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: theticklemister on April 30, 2020, 10:26:48 AM
Watched two films there last two nights. Both based on true events.

Bad Education

About staff using the school credit card for their own gain.

Dark Waters

About a company polluting the local area with their products.

Both are excellent
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 31, 2020, 01:15:33 PM
Mindhorn on prime. Surprisingly good
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: J70 on May 31, 2020, 01:23:58 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on April 30, 2020, 10:26:48 AM
Watched two films there last two nights. Both based on true events.

Bad Education

About staff using the school credit card for their own gain.

Dark Waters

About a company polluting the local area with their products.

Both are excellent

Both well done and based on true stories. I remember when the Roslyn high school scandal was a big story in NYC.

"A company" was DuPont, by the way. :)

Not that they're the only company to f**k up the West Virginia environment/landscape/people in a major way.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on June 01, 2020, 12:03:15 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 28, 2020, 04:35:23 PM
Scorsese's The Departed was on TV the other night.

I hadn't seen it in years and it starts off really well but the actual end is a bit fucked up to say the least.
You mean the final scenes in the lift and after?  Have you worked out the whys yet?
Although i hold the original Infernal Affairs in the highest regard, I loved the Scorcese tribute version.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 01, 2020, 12:17:32 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 01, 2020, 12:03:15 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 28, 2020, 04:35:23 PM
Scorsese's The Departed was on TV the other night.

I hadn't seen it in years and it starts off really well but the actual end is a bit fucked up to say the least.
You mean the final scenes in the lift and after?  Have you worked out the whys yet?
Although i hold the original Infernal Affairs in the highest regard, I loved the Scorcese tribute version.

Why?
I never really thought too much about the whys....feel free to share! I actually love that movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on June 01, 2020, 12:49:42 PM
Didn't realise there was a "why" to be worked out in the movie. The story is fully told in the film.
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Post by: nrico2006 on June 01, 2020, 01:57:57 PM
Thought the Departed story was fully told in the film myself.  Decent film but is definitely over-rated.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on June 01, 2020, 07:21:25 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 01, 2020, 12:49:42 PM
Didn't realise there was a "why" to be worked out in the movie. The story is fully told in the film.
You're so smart you obviously had it all worked out before the last bullet hit the target.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on June 01, 2020, 07:26:39 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 01, 2020, 12:17:32 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 01, 2020, 12:03:15 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 28, 2020, 04:35:23 PM
Scorsese's The Departed was on TV the other night.

I hadn't seen it in years and it starts off really well but the actual end is a bit fucked up to say the least.
You mean the final scenes in the lift and after?  Have you worked out the whys yet?
Although i hold the original Infernal Affairs in the highest regard, I loved the Scorcese tribute version.


Why?
I never really thought too much about the whys....feel free to share! I actually love that movie.
I was answering Johnny Cool who didn't like the ending,  I wondered if he had worked out all the angles of the shootings, the why of the sudden emergence of the  second snitch and why he was instantly shot  etc etc, because I thought the ending was quite good.
Obviously if you liked the film, you liked the endings, there's no hidden mysteries to be revealed.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 10, 2020, 06:16:45 PM
Watched  Dating Amber  last night on prime and enjoyed it,  funny and poignant with an excellent cast and a  good soundtrack as well.
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Post by: gallsman on June 10, 2020, 07:15:36 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on June 10, 2020, 06:16:45 PM
Watched  Dating Amber  last night on prime and enjoyed it,  funny and poignant with an excellent cast and a  good soundtrack as well.

Thought it was shite to be honest, all the comedy was in the trailer basically and it didn't examine the characters closely enough to make it worthwhile as an exploration of their angst.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on June 10, 2020, 07:29:23 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 10, 2020, 07:15:36 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on June 10, 2020, 06:16:45 PM
Watched  Dating Amber  last night on prime and enjoyed it,  funny and poignant with an excellent cast and a  good soundtrack as well.

Thought it was shite to be honest, all the comedy was in the trailer basically and it didn't examine the characters closely enough to make it worthwhile as an exploration of their angst.
Each to their own as they say.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: HiMucker on June 10, 2020, 08:36:48 PM
The last days of American crime

A whopper of a shite film


Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 10, 2020, 08:44:19 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 10, 2020, 08:36:48 PM
The last days of American crime

A whopper of a shite film

Couldn't beat,  The Platform !
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 10, 2020, 11:35:16 PM
Started to watch the big short about a year ago, wife lost interest in it about two minutes so rather than watching it I put it on the back burner.

Watched it tonight, cracking show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Taylor on June 11, 2020, 09:28:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 10, 2020, 11:35:16 PM
Started to watch the big short about a year ago, wife lost interest in it about two minutes so rather than watching it I put it on the back burner.

Watched it tonight, cracking show

Superb show - right up there with others films of the same genre
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Post by: Ball Hopper on June 11, 2020, 06:17:34 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 11, 2020, 09:28:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 10, 2020, 11:35:16 PM
Started to watch the big short about a year ago, wife lost interest in it about two minutes so rather than watching it I put it on the back burner.

Watched it tonight, cracking show

Superb show - right up there with others films of the same genre

Margin Call from the same era was quite good too.
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Post by: mrdeeds on June 30, 2020, 07:31:16 PM
Quite enjoyed the Eurovision movie. Cheesy as hell like and not going to win any awards but decent. Great music in it.
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Post by: screenexile on July 01, 2020, 09:57:29 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 30, 2020, 07:31:16 PM
Quite enjoyed the Eurovision movie. Cheesy as hell like and not going to win any awards but decent. Great music in it.

Probably the cheesiest thing I've ever watched but one of those it's that bad it's really quite good!
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Post by: laoislad on July 01, 2020, 10:07:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 01, 2020, 09:57:29 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 30, 2020, 07:31:16 PM
Quite enjoyed the Eurovision movie. Cheesy as hell like and not going to win any awards but decent. Great music in it.

Probably the cheesiest thing I've ever watched but one of those it's that bad it's really quite good!
Yeah would agree with that, plus Rachel McAdams is very easy on the eye.
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 03, 2020, 12:01:52 AM
Watching Touching the void (4th time) Jesus! What an experience
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Post by: gallsman on July 03, 2020, 09:12:14 AM
Hamilton out today on Disney+.

Saw the show in London last year and it's one of the most breathtakingly brilliant pieces of entertainment I've ever come across. Can't imagine this will be any different, even if watching a stage show on a small screen might be a bit odd. Getting 5* reviews everywhere.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2020, 09:50:12 AM
Quote from: gallsman on July 03, 2020, 09:12:14 AM
Hamilton out today on Disney+.

Saw the show in London last year and it's one of the most breathtakingly brilliant prefers of entertainment I've ever come across. Can't imagine this will be any different, even if watching a stage show on a small screen might be a bit odd. Getting started reviews everywhere.
Bastard  :D! Was supposed to be going to see it next week.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: mrdeeds on July 03, 2020, 10:17:45 AM
Watched Dunkirk for first time. Different in that there is very script but very enjoyable. Probably was a great cinema experience.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: johnnycool on July 03, 2020, 10:20:45 AM
Quote from: Main Street on June 01, 2020, 07:26:39 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on June 01, 2020, 12:17:32 PM
Quote from: Main Street on June 01, 2020, 12:03:15 AM
Quote from: johnnycool on April 28, 2020, 04:35:23 PM
Scorsese's The Departed was on TV the other night.

I hadn't seen it in years and it starts off really well but the actual end is a bit fucked up to say the least.
You mean the final scenes in the lift and after?  Have you worked out the whys yet?
Although i hold the original Infernal Affairs in the highest regard, I loved the Scorcese tribute version.


Why?
I never really thought too much about the whys....feel free to share! I actually love that movie.
I was answering Johnny Cool who didn't like the ending,  I wondered if he had worked out all the angles of the shootings, the why of the sudden emergence of the  second snitch and why he was instantly shot  etc etc, because I thought the ending was quite good.
Obviously if you liked the film, you liked the endings, there's no hidden mysteries to be revealed.

I'll need to sit down and watch the ending again Main Street.

Probably missed loads of the finer details.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on July 28, 2020, 05:13:08 PM
Polish detective crime film called Plagi Breslau -   Plague of Breslau (I guess).
A studied gory revenge of a downtrodden citizen, inflicted against those who had wronged her.
If Tarantino had directed Se7en.

The  measure of it would be,  could Tarantino watch it without flinching a number of times yet take notes as well.
I flinched, about 5 minutes worth but I enjoyed the film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on July 29, 2020, 01:13:29 AM
Does anyone know when cinemas are reopening again?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: laoislad on July 29, 2020, 07:25:48 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 29, 2020, 01:13:29 AM
Does anyone know when cinemas are reopening again?
Some are already are they not?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 29, 2020, 01:04:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 29, 2020, 07:25:48 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on July 29, 2020, 01:13:29 AM
Does anyone know when cinemas are reopening again?
Some are already are they not?
Aye Omniplex are open but only showing reruns I believe. Don't see the point tbh. Tenet and Bond seem to be the 2 biggest waiting on a return to normality. Bond will be funked though if there is a winter surge.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 22, 2020, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 06:49:18 PM
Anybody watched L'immortale - the Gomorrah prequel about Ciro? I've been looking for it, cant find it anywhere, even prepared to pay 4 it!
I see this on Sky Atlantic on Friday 28th at 9pm.   :D
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 22, 2020, 12:39:45 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on August 22, 2020, 12:21:27 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on April 29, 2020, 06:49:18 PM
Anybody watched L'immortale - the Gomorrah prequel about Ciro? I've been looking for it, cant find it anywhere, even prepared to pay 4 it!
I see this on Sky Atlantic on Friday 28th at 9pm.   :D

Cheers for that. Must watch it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on August 28, 2020, 11:57:41 PM
Well that was excellent, not a prequel as I thought tho, more a side story with a flashback back story. Should link into the next Gomorrah series.
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Post by: An Watcher on August 29, 2020, 09:42:45 PM
L'Immortal - Top Class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on September 03, 2020, 10:09:02 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on August 29, 2020, 09:42:45 PM
L'Immortal - Top Class

Brilliant!! Hopefully a sign of things to come in the next series!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on September 03, 2020, 10:53:28 PM
Anyone seen Tenet yet?? Hearing mostly terrible reviews!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Boycey on September 03, 2020, 11:00:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 03, 2020, 10:53:28 PM
Anyone seen Tenet yet?? Hearing mostly terrible reviews!

Nolan didn't like it anyways, if his opinion worth anything  :)
https://twitter.com/StephenNolan/status/1301402062492708864?s=19
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 03, 2020, 11:18:31 PM
It couldnt be as bad as Dunkirk.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Capt Pat on September 04, 2020, 12:16:33 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 03, 2020, 10:53:28 PM
Anyone seen Tenet yet?? Hearing mostly terrible reviews!

I won't be going to see it anyway as I don't want to catch the plague.  Are they spacing people out in cinemas or other social distancing measures?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 04, 2020, 12:46:58 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on September 04, 2020, 12:16:33 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 03, 2020, 10:53:28 PM
Anyone seen Tenet yet?? Hearing mostly terrible reviews!
I know in Omniplex it's chequer-boarded so if you book they'll block off the seats left, right, in front and behind. Even still I'm not that desperate although the new Bond or Top Gun might drag me out in a few months.

I won't be going to see it anyway as I don't want to catch the plague.  Are they spacing people out in cinemas or other social distancing measures?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on September 04, 2020, 12:56:15 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 03, 2020, 11:18:31 PM
It couldnt be as bad as Dunkirk.

It's worse. Dunkirk at least had some rough semblance of structure.

If anyone wants to avoid a trip to see Tenet in these scary COVID times then just pull a pillow around your head and watch a 2 hour general relativity physics Lecture on YouTube. The stream of muffled explanations of incomprehensible physics jargon is more than a suitable replacement for Nolan's latest offering.

It's bad enough that Nolan thinks he's a f**king genius by writing films about "temporal pincer movements" but to add insult to injury by lifting whole passages of bad guy dialogue from Austin powers is just taking the piss. "How vould you like to die?" f**k off Dr No.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on October 20, 2020, 11:27:39 AM
The Trial of the Chicago 7, an excellent enactment of the 1968 Chicago police riots and subsequent attempt of the then recently elected Nixon's administration to charge selected civil rights activists and others on conspiracy of incitement to riot and crossing state lines.

Hmm,   that charge still sounds familiar but obviously does not apply to good ol' boys and their ilk.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on October 20, 2020, 12:25:47 PM
Watched that last night. Very good.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: tonto1888 on October 20, 2020, 12:26:42 PM
Quote from: Main Street on October 20, 2020, 11:27:39 AM
The Trial of the Chicago 7, an excellent enactment of the 1968 Chicago police riots and subsequent attempt of the then recently elected Nixon's administration to charge selected civil rights activists and others on conspiracy of incitement to riot and crossing state lines.

Hmm,   that charge still sounds familiar but obviously does not apply to good ol' boys and their ilk.

It's very very good. Well worth a watch
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 04, 2020, 10:04:11 AM
Quote from: trileacman on September 04, 2020, 12:56:15 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 03, 2020, 11:18:31 PM
It couldnt be as bad as Dunkirk.

It's worse. Dunkirk at least had some rough semblance of structure.

If anyone wants to avoid a trip to see Tenet in these scary COVID times then just pull a pillow around your head and watch a 2 hour general relativity physics Lecture on YouTube. The stream of muffled explanations of incomprehensible physics jargon is more than a suitable replacement for Nolan's latest offering.

It's bad enough that Nolan thinks he's a f**king genius by writing films about "temporal pincer movements" but to add insult to injury by lifting whole passages of bad guy dialogue from Austin powers is just taking the piss. "How vould you like to die?" f**k off Dr No.

Was looking forward to Tenet for months, searching for streams constantly and finally saw it last night - terrible.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 04, 2020, 10:41:38 AM
Dunno if this should fall in with Movies or not but I watched the musical show Hamilton on Disney+ last week.  I didn't know a single thing about it before I sat down to watch it, but I was blown away.  I thought it a fantastic show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Windmill abu on December 04, 2020, 02:29:58 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 04, 2020, 10:41:38 AM
Dunno if this should fall in with Movies or not but I watched the musical show Hamilton on Disney+ last week.  I didn't know a single thing about it before I sat down to watch it, but I was blown away.  I thought it a fantastic show.

+1

The guy who starred in and wrote the script, music and lyrics for the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda has won a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, three Grammys, an Emmy, and two Olivier Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 04, 2020, 07:46:31 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on December 04, 2020, 02:29:58 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 04, 2020, 10:41:38 AM
Dunno if this should fall in with Movies or not but I watched the musical show Hamilton on Disney+ last week.  I didn't know a single thing about it before I sat down to watch it, but I was blown away.  I thought it a fantastic show.

+1

The guy who starred in and wrote the script, music and lyrics for the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda has won a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, three Grammys, an Emmy, and two Olivier Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

My wee girl is a Hamilton nut so I took her to see it in London in Feb. I didn't go in.

I eventually was persuaded to watch the Disney Plus version. It was superb. The detail, the songs, the choreography. I can't get my head around how they made it work but they did.

Side note: The Hercules Mulligan in it is from Coleraine. Not the actor. Thee person.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 04, 2020, 11:30:32 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on December 04, 2020, 07:46:31 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on December 04, 2020, 02:29:58 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 04, 2020, 10:41:38 AM
Dunno if this should fall in with Movies or not but I watched the musical show Hamilton on Disney+ last week.  I didn't know a single thing about it before I sat down to watch it, but I was blown away.  I thought it a fantastic show.

+1

The guy who starred in and wrote the script, music and lyrics for the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda has won a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, three Grammys, an Emmy, and two Olivier Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

My wee girl is a Hamilton nut so I took her to see it in London in Feb. I didn't go in.

I eventually was persuaded to watch the Disney Plus version. It was superb. The detail, the songs, the choreography. I can't get my head around how they made it work but they did.

Side note: The Hercules Mulligan in it is from Coleraine. Not the actor. Thee person.
Fool! We had tickets for it in July which obviously got binned. We watched it on Disney too and it was first class. I'll be back!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on December 05, 2020, 12:11:57 AM
Watched Parasite there and really liked it. Would highly recommend lots of laughs craziness and fairly deep issues in it as well. As good a film as I've seen in a long time!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on December 05, 2020, 12:13:30 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 04, 2020, 11:30:32 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on December 04, 2020, 07:46:31 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on December 04, 2020, 02:29:58 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 04, 2020, 10:41:38 AM
Dunno if this should fall in with Movies or not but I watched the musical show Hamilton on Disney+ last week.  I didn't know a single thing about it before I sat down to watch it, but I was blown away.  I thought it a fantastic show.

+1

The guy who starred in and wrote the script, music and lyrics for the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda has won a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, three Grammys, an Emmy, and two Olivier Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

My wee girl is a Hamilton nut so I took her to see it in London in Feb. I didn't go in.

I eventually was persuaded to watch the Disney Plus version. It was superb. The detail, the songs, the choreography. I can't get my head around how they made it work but they did.

Side note: The Hercules Mulligan in it is from Coleraine. Not the actor. Thee person.
Fool! We had tickets for it in July which obviously got binned. We watched it on Disney too and it was first class. I'll be back!

You'll be back, soon you'll see
You'll remember you belong to me
You'll be back, time will tell
You'll remember that I served you well
Oceans rise, empires fall
We have seen each other through it all
And when push comes to shove
I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on December 05, 2020, 01:05:00 AM
Hamilton is the absolute peak of 21st century artistic achievement. The Disney+ version is astoundingly good, and it's not a patch on the stage show. Best play/show/concert I've ever been to and it's not even close.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ziggy90 on December 11, 2020, 07:40:59 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 16, 2017, 04:16:07 PM
Free state of Jones. Quite a good show and based on a true story.
On the BBC IPlayer now for a few days.
As you say "Quite a good show". I found the "true story" extraordinary. It's never once crossed my mind that there were people like that in the Confederacy.
Well worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on December 12, 2020, 11:04:10 PM
The untouchables on now on BBC 2 great film with a fabulous soundtrack. (I think it was the first 15 film I saw at the cinema )
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: ONeill on December 12, 2020, 11:07:32 PM
Finding Jack Charlton is brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 12, 2020, 11:28:59 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on December 12, 2020, 11:04:10 PM
The untouchables on now on BBC 2 great film with a fabulous soundtrack. (I think it was the first 15 film I saw at the cinema )

Malone by he Irish cop with thick Scottish accent.

Watching it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 13, 2020, 12:16:57 AM
Absolute classic, if anyone hasn't seen this, please sit down and do so. Brilliant
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 13, 2020, 12:33:06 AM
Drunk watching it, never stop fighting til the fight is won, your friend died like a stock irish pig, class
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on December 29, 2020, 12:53:53 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 04, 2019, 06:21:11 AM
Quote from: straightred on March 03, 2019, 11:40:21 PM
Green book is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed it

Agreed. Great show

Couple of years late on this , watched it there last night, really enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: RedHand88 on December 29, 2020, 12:54:44 AM
Prisoners on Netflix. Its nearly 2 and a half hours but it's really worth it. Fantastic show with great twists.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 29, 2020, 02:13:07 AM
Prisoners is a great movie.   And unlike many "twisty" movies (e.g., "Gone Girl"), it doesn't depend solely on the twists. The story is great, and it's really well acted.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rudi on December 29, 2020, 11:41:59 AM
Quote from: RedHand88 on December 29, 2020, 12:54:44 AM
Prisoners on Netflix. Its nearly 2 and a half hours but it's really worth it. Fantastic show with great twists.

Watched this the other night, excellent.

Everest is worth a watch too.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Dinny Breen on December 29, 2020, 02:19:22 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 29, 2020, 02:13:07 AM
Prisoners is a great movie.   And unlike many "twisty" movies (e.g., "Gone Girl"), it doesn't depend solely on the twists. The story is great, and it's really well acted.

+1 A great show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 01, 2021, 04:38:08 PM
Been binging on 70's thrillers over Xmas

Mainly thrillers, watched Parallax view with Warren Beatty, haven't seen it in years!!

I'm not a fan of remakes but there are so many decent 70's thrillers which could be remade for today.

Trying to get my kids to watch a film that's older than 15/20 years is impossible!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 01, 2021, 04:55:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 01, 2021, 04:38:08 PM
Been binging on 70's thrillers over Xmas

Mainly thrillers, watched Parallax view with Warren Beatty, haven't seen it in years!!

I'm not a fan of remakes but there are so many decent 70's thrillers which could be remade for today.

Trying to get my kids to watch a film that's older than 15/20 years is impossible!
Interesting you say that as I watched Papillion over Christmas and I only found out they made a remake with Remi malek a few years back, I'll have to get watching it
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 01, 2021, 05:48:10 PM
Managed to take in a few movies over the holidays...

1.  Jack Reacher-     6.5/10
2.  Jack Reacher 2-  6.0/10
3.  Knives Out-          6.5/10
4.  The Gentleman-   7.0/10

See the good reports on Prisoners so must give it a try.

Any other recommendations folks?

SF
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: gallsman on January 01, 2021, 06:18:33 PM
The Gentlemen scoring higher than Knives Out, which scored the same as Jack Reacher. WTF are you smoking?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 01, 2021, 06:21:05 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 01, 2021, 06:18:33 PM
The Gentlemen scoring higher than Knives Out, which scored the same as Jack Reacher. WTF are you smoking?

In fairness Knives out could have been a 7....

Quite start/stop as I couldn't get the kids settled.....

Suppose it depends on the nights they were watched!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 01, 2021, 06:22:32 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 01, 2021, 06:18:33 PM
The Gentlemen scoring higher than Knives Out, which scored the same as Jack Reacher. WTF are you smoking?

Any recommendations??
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 01, 2021, 07:45:52 PM
Jack Reacher and The Gentlemen etc. are very forgettable.  Some short independent films on Netflix that are decent viewing, such as Thunder Road or Shimmer Lake.  I'm going on the assumption you have seen all the well known good ones like Warrior, The Town etc.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 01, 2021, 07:52:32 PM
Watched Wonder Woman 1984 the other night. It was okay but not as good as the first. 6.5/10.

Due to lack of releases this year it has been a struggle to see anything decent that I haven't seen before. Watched The Truman Show again for first time since the cinema and really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 01, 2021, 08:02:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 01, 2021, 07:52:32 PM
Watched Wonder Woman 1984 the other night. It was okay but not as good as the first. 6.5/10.

Due to lack of releases this year it has been a struggle to see anything decent that I haven't seen before. Watched The Truman Show again for first time since the cinema and really enjoyed it.

Go back to the 70's, some serious films, even late 50's watched 12 angry men always good. Watched Lifeboat recently also, Hitchcock classic.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: STREET FIGHTER on January 01, 2021, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 01, 2021, 07:45:52 PM
Jack Reacher and The Gentlemen etc. are very forgettable.  Some short independent films on Netflix that are decent viewing, such as Thunder Road or Shimmer Lake.  I'm going on the assumption you have seen all the well known good ones like Warrior, The Town etc.

Thanks for that 👍

Will give them a try
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Orior on January 01, 2021, 08:49:16 PM
Steve Martin was funny in The Jerk, Three Amigoes and Plane, Trains and Automobiles.

But he absolutely destroyed Inspector Clouseau. He should have been chased out of Holywood for that. Not funny in the slightest.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 01, 2021, 10:28:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 01, 2021, 08:49:16 PM
Steve Martin was funny in The Jerk, Three Amigoes and Plane, Trains and Automobiles.

But he absolutely destroyed Inspector Clouseau. He should have been chased out of Holywood for that. Not funny in the slightest.

Always liked Roxanne.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Hound on January 02, 2021, 08:55:00 PM
Three Amigos one of my all time e favourite comedy films!

Watched Prisoners last night. Good, but don't like leaving the few loose ends given the length of the film. Hugh Jackman was very good, but rest of the cast were a bit meh IMO.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: thewobbler on January 02, 2021, 09:02:14 PM
Really wasn't sure on Prisoners.

The acting was fine and the mood was good. But the basic premise of the film seemed to be that every time a lead came along, they couldn't talk, and for different reasons: disabled, disjointed, disillusioned, disoriented. And why the lead detective never had a partner, well it might have been explained. But it was still odd.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2021, 11:08:39 PM
Watched The Gift tonight. Much better than I thought it would be. Very good psychological thriller.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 02, 2021, 11:55:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2021, 11:08:39 PM
Watched The Gift tonight. Much better than I thought it would be. Very good psychological thriller.

Knowing you I would say you are on about the Katie Holmes one and not the Edgerton one.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2021, 12:02:38 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 02, 2021, 11:55:23 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2021, 11:08:39 PM
Watched The Gift tonight. Much better than I thought it would be. Very good psychological thriller.

Knowing you I would say you are on about the Katie Holmes one and not the Edgerton one.
Joel Edgerton. Intrigued about the Katie Holmes one now...
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 03, 2021, 12:08:26 AM
Just watched Entebbe....

Excellent film, Harrowing times during those periods
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2021, 12:20:04 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 03, 2021, 12:08:26 AM
Just watched Entebbe....

Excellent film, Harrowing times during those periods
About the hijacking? Meant to tape it!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 03, 2021, 12:23:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 03, 2021, 12:20:04 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 03, 2021, 12:08:26 AM
Just watched Entebbe....

Excellent film, Harrowing times during those periods
About the hijacking? Meant to tape it!

Very good, different slant on original, bbc Iplayer No doubt
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on January 03, 2021, 01:56:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 01, 2021, 10:28:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 01, 2021, 08:49:16 PM
Steve Martin was funny in The Jerk, Three Amigoes and Plane, Trains and Automobiles.

But he absolutely destroyed Inspector Clouseau. He should have been chased out of Holywood for that. Not funny in the slightest.

Always liked Roxanne.
Dirty rotten scoundrels i enjoyed as well
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on January 03, 2021, 02:03:14 PM
Roxanne was awful. The Jerk was even worse.

I can have Steve Martin in Planes Trains and DRS but he's annoying in most other films.

The same with Robin Williams. Can't stand any film he's in, except Mrs Doubtfire. Because you can pretend it's not really him.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Main Street on February 17, 2021, 07:29:54 PM
Judas and the Black Messiah  an excellent  new film about the FBI's  final solution to the Black Panther Party in Chicago. It centers on young charismatic Chairman Fred  who rose to leadership in no time and who had a knack for the fiery speech.


An aside,   I was looking at some You Tube  archives of  US Network TV  1960's interviews taken with BP leader  Huey Newton. One was even conducted in jail through prison bars where he was being held awaiting his show trial. The news interviews were remarkably neutral allowing Huey to intelligently  express his opinion about the burning issues of the day that affected African Americans, about white supremacy, institutional racism and there was none of today's moral high ground hectoring  on behalf of the interviewer,   about do you condemn all panther violence, street violence, street riots, violence against police. Those were different times when media were allowed free access to zones of conflict with no monitoring or censorship.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: trileacman on February 17, 2021, 07:48:49 PM
The Dig.

Pure pish.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: RedHand88 on February 17, 2021, 08:18:24 PM
Greenland.

Its on prime video. Great film. Think Deep Impact but with Ger Butler and the wife from Homeland. Very watchable show.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 17, 2021, 10:11:34 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on February 17, 2021, 08:18:24 PM
Greenland.

Its on prime video. Great film. Think Deep Impact but with Ger Butler and the wife from Homeland. Very watchable show.
Yss I'd agree with that. He makes a lot of pish but I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: SHEEDY on February 17, 2021, 11:08:27 PM
The nightingale. Great movie, very tough watch in places though, definitely wouldn't be for everyone.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 20, 2021, 09:54:09 PM
Just watched Arkansas on Netflix, what a class movie. Wondering why i've never heard a peep about it before, very very good.  An indie, Coen brothers type movie.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: JimStynes on February 20, 2021, 10:14:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2021, 09:54:09 PM
Just watched Arkansas on Netflix, what a class movie. Wondering why i've never heard a peep about it before, very very good.  An indie, Coen brothers type movie.

Never heard of it but looks good from the trailer I just watched. I must stick it on the list.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 20, 2021, 11:31:49 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 20, 2021, 10:14:53 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 20, 2021, 09:54:09 PM
Just watched Arkansas on Netflix, what a class movie. Wondering why i've never heard a peep about it before, very very good.  An indie, Coen brothers type movie.

Never heard of it but looks good from the trailer I just watched. I must stick it on the list.

Vince Vaughan has been firing out some crackers the past few years. Arkansas is very good while Brawl in Cell Block 99 and Dragged Across Concrete were even better.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: themac_23 on March 05, 2021, 08:54:44 AM
Got about 30 mins through Tom Hardy in Capone last night, literally the worst thing ive watched in my life, im actually proud that I made it as far as I did, brutal
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: charlieTully on April 23, 2021, 10:00:50 PM
Watched into the wild again this evening. Brilliant movie Brilliant soundtrack.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Silver hill on April 23, 2021, 10:05:48 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on April 23, 2021, 10:00:50 PM
Watched into the wild again this evening. Brilliant movie Brilliant soundtrack.
Class film and a great book as well.
Reese Witherspoon is a great actress and has been in some superb films and tv shows since. A clever woman.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 23, 2021, 10:21:05 PM
Think you're confusing 'Wild' and 'Into the Wild'.

Both very good movies.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: BennyCake on April 23, 2021, 10:22:36 PM
Quote from: themac_23 on March 05, 2021, 08:54:44 AM
Got about 30 mins through Tom Hardy in Capone last night, literally the worst thing ive watched in my life, im actually proud that I made it as far as I did, brutal

You haven't seen Anchorman then? Think I made it to about 30 minutes there. Absolutely brutal.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Silver hill on April 23, 2021, 10:25:31 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on April 23, 2021, 10:21:05 PM
Think you're confusing 'Wild' and 'Into the Wild'.

Both very good movies.
I have ! Apologies
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Silver hill on April 23, 2021, 10:28:43 PM
Agree, Into the wild also a superb show
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rudi on April 23, 2021, 10:30:39 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on April 23, 2021, 10:00:50 PM
Watched into the wild again this evening. Brilliant movie Brilliant soundtrack.

Tis a very good movie / true story. The magic bus was air lifted to an urban location.  Apparently too many tourists lost their lives looking for it. Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam did a mighty job of the soundtrack.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 23, 2021, 10:42:50 PM
Good call Charlie. Haven't seen it for years - might have another watch this weekend.

Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: An Watcher on April 24, 2021, 07:26:16 AM
Never seen or heard of that show before but watched an hour or so of it last night. Not bad. Look forward to watching the rest
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Rudi on April 25, 2021, 07:00:43 PM
Palmer is a decent film.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 25, 2021, 08:25:09 PM
Nobody (starring Bob Odenkirk) is an entertaining 1.5 hrs. Definitely a lot better than I was expecting.
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 25, 2021, 09:41:41 PM
I was today years old when i first noticed the spelling is wrong in the title.....
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 25, 2021, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 25, 2021, 09:41:41 PM
I was today years old when i first noticed the spelling is wrong in the title.....
:o Me too now that you mention it and I first posted on it in 13 years ago!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on April 25, 2021, 09:54:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 25, 2021, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 25, 2021, 09:41:41 PM
I was today years old when i first noticed the spelling is wrong in the title.....
:o Me too now that you mention it and I first posted on it in 13 years ago!

Fixed...while we're at it - did anyone notice the change on the Sinn Fein thread's title?
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 25, 2021, 09:57:57 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on April 25, 2021, 09:54:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 25, 2021, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 25, 2021, 09:41:41 PM
I was today years old when i first noticed the spelling is wrong in the title.....
:o Me too now that you mention it and I first posted on it in 13 years ago!

Fixed...while we're at it - did anyone notice the change on the Sinn Fein thread's title?

Nearly sure that was a while ago
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: screenexile on April 25, 2021, 11:29:57 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on April 25, 2021, 09:54:57 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 25, 2021, 09:51:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 25, 2021, 09:41:41 PM
I was today years old when i first noticed the spelling is wrong in the title.....
:o Me too now that you mention it and I first posted on it in 13 years ago!

Fixed...while we're at it - did anyone notice the change on the Sinn Fein thread's title?

Cheers zig
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on April 25, 2021, 11:59:33 PM
Ziggy is GAABoard Mod3

This nr.5 is a different animal, probably not a nordie.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 26, 2021, 12:41:14 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 25, 2021, 11:59:33 PM
Ziggy is GAABoard Mod3

This nr.5 is a different animal, probably not a nordie.

They're all him... he just wants you to think there are 5 different mods!
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on April 26, 2021, 12:44:31 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 25, 2021, 09:41:41 PM
I was today years old when i first noticed the spelling is wrong in the title.....

And the OP someone that now spells for a living!

@Mod5, any chance of changing the FAI/ ROI soccer team thread title? France 2016 was a while ago.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 11, 2021, 10:50:43 PM
Just finished Nomadland have to say Inez's disappointed it was a bit meh.

It's well acted but very artsy and mundane I suppose that's the beauty of it or so I keep reading anyway!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 07:39:06 PM
A Quiet Place 2 was good. Probably not as good as the first but great to be back at the cinema and it's a good opener - short too (about 90 mins).
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 05, 2021, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 07:39:06 PM
A Quiet Place 2 was good. Probably not as good as the first but great to be back at the cinema and it's a good opener - short too (about 90 mins).

That's not short. That used to be a standard movie length.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on June 05, 2021, 08:18:09 PM
Any good shows on netflix?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 09:57:28 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 05, 2021, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 07:39:06 PM
A Quiet Place 2 was good. Probably not as good as the first but great to be back at the cinema and it's a good opener - short too (about 90 mins).

That's not short. That used to be a standard movie length.
I'm sure you're intelligent enough to work out that as it is 2021 I was comparing its length to current movie run times.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on June 06, 2021, 03:49:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 09:57:28 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 05, 2021, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 07:39:06 PM
A Quiet Place 2 was good. Probably not as good as the first but great to be back at the cinema and it's a good opener - short too (about 90 mins).

That's not short. That used to be a standard movie length.
I'm sure you're intelligent enough to work out that as it is 2021 I was comparing its length to current movie run times.

I know what you meant. Think hour and a half perfect to be honest. Two and a half minimum now.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 06, 2021, 04:57:13 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 06, 2021, 03:49:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 09:57:28 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 05, 2021, 08:10:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 05, 2021, 07:39:06 PM
A Quiet Place 2 was good. Probably not as good as the first but great to be back at the cinema and it's a good opener - short too (about 90 mins).

That's not short. That used to be a standard movie length.
I'm sure you're intelligent enough to work out that as it is 2021 I was comparing its length to current movie run times.

I know what you meant. Think hour and a half perfect to be honest. Two and a half minimum now.
Aye sure the new Bond is 2 hr 43 mins!  :-\
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 06, 2021, 08:01:59 PM
There is no "perfect" run time for a movie ffs. Entirely dependent on the story being told.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2021, 08:46:27 PM
Paul Mescal winning a BAFTA! Fair play lad
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on June 06, 2021, 09:23:32 PM
I'm watching the 4 part documentary by Raoul Peck  based  on books by Sven Lindqvist  "Exterminate All the Brutes". Raoul made the superb documentary 'I am not your Negro'  on  James Baldwin,.
EATB is about European colonialism mainly in the America, from its beginnings to aspects of Trump,  modern day and nazi fascism. It should go straight onto every secondary school curriculum
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on June 06, 2021, 09:32:40 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2021, 08:46:27 PM
Paul Mescal winning a BAFTA! Fair play lad

and him only a normal person.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2021, 09:44:38 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on June 06, 2021, 09:32:40 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2021, 08:46:27 PM
Paul Mescal winning a BAFTA! Fair play lad

and him only a normal person.

And that came across completely during his acceptance speech
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 06, 2021, 10:29:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2021, 08:46:27 PM
Paul Mescal winning a BAFTA! Fair play lad
This needed to be in TV Recommendations.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2021, 10:53:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 06, 2021, 10:29:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2021, 08:46:27 PM
Paul Mescal winning a BAFTA! Fair play lad
This needed to be in TV Recommendations.  ;)

What does BAFTA stand for?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on June 09, 2021, 02:51:38 PM
Got around to watching El Camino last night.
Not bad....even though it took me a while to remember what had happened in the lead up to the conclusion of Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 12, 2021, 12:20:06 PM
In The Heights ain't Hamilton but it's absolutely brilliant. Lin-Manuel Miranda is a wizard. If you've seen/know Hamilton you can instantly recognise his fingerprints all over it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 14, 2021, 04:28:13 PM
Escape from Pretoria - was ok in parts but mostly it did my head in.  The amount of wee torturous scenes as the guys were experimenting with escape issues... I suppose that's the suspense they were going for but for me it was over done.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 29, 2021, 09:41:29 PM
Looking forward to this - The Sopranos sequel - The Many Saints of Newark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHa95iy2lF0
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on June 30, 2021, 10:16:39 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 29, 2021, 09:41:29 PM
Looking forward to this - The Sopranos sequel - The Many Saints of Newark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHa95iy2lF0

Goosebumps.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 27, 2021, 09:23:20 PM
Spent the last 3 nights rewatching The Godfather movies. I remember when GF3 come out and thought it was pretty good. Having watched the 3 in quick succession again - GF3 is muck in comparison.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on July 27, 2021, 09:35:36 PM
Three was a horrible movie.

Instead of telling a story, it seemed as though the movie was set up as a series of scenes to pay homage to, while trying to outdo, the originals. Too big. Too noisy. Too many over the top speeches. Trying too hard.

Which is where it was really at odds with one, in which the action and dialogue was really quite understated and believable, with colour and music used to join those scenes together.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on July 27, 2021, 11:13:46 PM
Godfather, fantastic although not a patch on the book.
Just finished Official Secrets on Netflix.  Excellent show
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 28, 2021, 01:47:28 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 27, 2021, 11:13:46 PM
Godfather, fantastic although not a patch on the book.
Just finished Official Secrets on Netflix.  Excellent show

That Official Secrets was very good. I had heard nothing about it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on July 28, 2021, 09:39:13 AM
Rewatched blood diamond last night. Brilliant 👏.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 28, 2021, 12:36:28 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 27, 2021, 09:23:20 PM
Spent the last 3 nights rewatching The Godfather movies. I remember when GF3 come out and thought it was pretty good. Having watched the 3 in quick succession again - GF3 is muck in comparison.

Its by far the worst of the three, with big problems with the story and some questionable acting, but I still enjoyed it overall. Not every film has to be a masterpiece. And it did have some really good performances and memorable lines.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 28, 2021, 01:07:02 PM
Andy Garcia / Sofia Coppolla really doesn't work. I can remember Sofia Coppolla getting stick for her performance (& the accusations of nepotism) at the time, again at the time, I didn't think she was too bad, but watching again - she ain't good! Garcia isn't great either in what was an absolute gift of a role. Hammy stuff at times. Were 1 & 2 were original and trend setting, 3 somehow manages to be a cliche. Maybe too much time passed between 2 & 3 and the Genre had really moved on.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trailer on July 28, 2021, 01:23:18 PM
Part III never made sense. But part I and part II were masterpieces. Part II probably one of the greatest movies of all time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 28, 2021, 07:55:18 PM
GF 3 only was made to tie the first two films up, it had nothing on the others
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Rudi on August 03, 2021, 10:02:49 PM
Molly's Game on Netflix,  the true story of Molly Bloom who ran Poker Games for celebrities is well worth a watch. Interesting psychology behind her decision process. She featured on the Tommy Tiernan show in January 2020, very interesting character. From the beautiful state of Colorado too.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Windmill abu on August 03, 2021, 10:57:06 PM
seeing as the Olympic diving is currently on. Jason Staham's latest offering is Wrath of man. It has little or no plot. You won't find any Oscar winning performances. But it's pretty good as a shoot'em up.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 04, 2021, 08:54:50 AM
I like Statham movies. They are obviously rubbish but watchable rubbish you can switch your brain off and laugh at.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 04, 2021, 10:20:13 AM
Latest Suicide Squad movie....great fun. Much better than the first one.
No Oscar winning performances but a great bit of silliness and gore.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: laoislad on August 04, 2021, 10:41:50 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 04, 2021, 08:54:50 AM
I like Statham movies. They are obviously rubbish but watchable rubbish you can switch your brain off and laugh at.
I feel the same thing about watching Everton  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 04, 2021, 10:52:55 AM
 ;D never liked you  ;D

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on August 04, 2021, 11:12:21 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 04, 2021, 08:54:50 AM
I like Statham movies. They are obviously rubbish but watchable rubbish you can switch your brain off and laugh at.

Same here. And there is nothing wrong with that. Not everything has to be intellectually challenging.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on August 04, 2021, 11:13:18 AM
Watched The Mule on Netflix.  Thought it was excellent and a bit mad that it's a true story.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 04, 2021, 12:42:12 PM
Thought Wrath of Man was very good.  Put it like this, Tenet had all this hype as if it were some master piece while Wrath of Man didn't.  Wrath of Man was a far better film.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on September 06, 2021, 09:14:56 PM
Enjoyed the new marvel one. Legend of the 10 rings. The usual stuff but still, class...
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on September 07, 2021, 08:02:23 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 06, 2021, 09:14:56 PM
Enjoyed the new marvel one. Legend of the 10 rings. The usual stuff but still, class...

I went in without any expectations as its yet another Marvel movie but its actually really enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Man Marker on September 07, 2021, 09:23:35 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 04, 2021, 12:42:12 PM
Thought Wrath of Man was very good.  Put it like this, Tenet had all this hype as if it were some master piece while Wrath of Man didn't.  Wrath of Man was a far better film.

Excellent movie, went to see it at the cinema at the time. Gran Torino, in the same vein, both movies built for Eastwood. Both class.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 07, 2021, 01:18:01 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on August 03, 2021, 10:57:06 PM
seeing as the Olympic diving is currently on. Jason Staham's latest offering is Wrath of man. It has little or no plot. You won't find any Oscar winning performances. But it's pretty good as a shoot'em up.

Probably mentioned already, but in a similar vein, Bob Odenkirk's film Nobody is great fun.

Anonymous, put-upon middle-aged dude, taken seriously by no one, fed up with his life, who just happens to have a former career as an elite, ultra-deadly assassin.

Totally ridiculous and over-the-top, but very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Man Marker on September 07, 2021, 01:31:47 PM
Quote from: J70 on September 07, 2021, 01:18:01 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on August 03, 2021, 10:57:06 PM
seeing as the Olympic diving is currently on. Jason Staham's latest offering is Wrath of man. It has little or no plot. You won't find any Oscar winning performances. But it's pretty good as a shoot'em up.

Probably mentioned already, but in a similar vein, Bob Odenkirk's film Nobody is great fun.

Anonymous, put-upon middle-aged dude, taken seriously by no one, fed up with his life, who just happens to have a former career as an elite, ultra-deadly assassin.

Totally ridiculous and over-the-top, but very enjoyable.

Netflix?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 07, 2021, 01:47:26 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on September 07, 2021, 01:31:47 PM
Quote from: J70 on September 07, 2021, 01:18:01 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on August 03, 2021, 10:57:06 PM
seeing as the Olympic diving is currently on. Jason Staham's latest offering is Wrath of man. It has little or no plot. You won't find any Oscar winning performances. But it's pretty good as a shoot'em up.

Probably mentioned already, but in a similar vein, Bob Odenkirk's film Nobody is great fun.

Anonymous, put-upon middle-aged dude, taken seriously by no one, fed up with his life, who just happens to have a former career as an elite, ultra-deadly assassin.

Totally ridiculous and over-the-top, but very enjoyable.

Netflix?

Not on Netflix.  Both those films were very good.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on September 07, 2021, 01:49:48 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on September 07, 2021, 01:31:47 PM
Quote from: J70 on September 07, 2021, 01:18:01 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on August 03, 2021, 10:57:06 PM
seeing as the Olympic diving is currently on. Jason Staham's latest offering is Wrath of man. It has little or no plot. You won't find any Oscar winning performances. But it's pretty good as a shoot'em up.

Probably mentioned already, but in a similar vein, Bob Odenkirk's film Nobody is great fun.

Anonymous, put-upon middle-aged dude, taken seriously by no one, fed up with his life, who just happens to have a former career as an elite, ultra-deadly assassin.

Totally ridiculous and over-the-top, but very enjoyable.

Netflix?

Not sure about Ireland, but it was only released in the US this summer to the cinema/Amazon $20 rental market. Could be up on Prime or one of the other apps at this point.

I saw it on a flight.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 30, 2021, 02:55:06 AM
Like seriously WTF!!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Windmill abu on September 30, 2021, 12:30:44 PM
I watched "Boys from County Hell" last night. I knew nothing about it before hand and only watched it as Conor Grimes (Datsun Donaghy) and Fra Fee are in it. It turned out to be a very good vampire move. It is a bit like An American Werewolf in London. It could have been called an Irish Vampire in Derry. It also has John Lynch and Louisa Harland (Orla from Derry Girls). So good performances all round and I would rate it 8 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Feckitt on November 16, 2021, 12:44:28 PM
According to the Irish Film Classification website,  Rocky IV: Rocky v Drago is being released on 19th November,  but I can't find any cinema North or South that are showing it. I don't want to miss it because media reports suggest it will be shown for one night only. Anyone know anything?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 16, 2021, 12:57:22 PM
Watched Red Notice last night... meh!

Has anyone seen Dune in the Cinema? Heard mixed reports but sounds like the kind of film you'd need to see on the big screen.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: naka on November 16, 2021, 03:28:18 PM
Quote from: J70 on September 07, 2021, 01:18:01 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on August 03, 2021, 10:57:06 PM
seeing as the Olympic diving is currently on. Jason Staham's latest offering is Wrath of man. It has little or no plot. You won't find any Oscar winning performances. But it's pretty good as a shoot'em up.

Probably mentioned already, but in a similar vein, Bob Odenkirk's film Nobody is great fun.

Anonymous, put-upon middle-aged dude, taken seriously by no one, fed up with his life, who just happens to have a former career as an elite, ultra-deadly assassin.

Totally ridiculous and over-the-top, but very enjoyable.
You can watch it on YouTube
The bus scene is way over the top but enjoyable
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 16, 2021, 03:42:39 PM
Is anyone really disappointed with the films lately? Really struggle to find anything half decent.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 16, 2021, 03:49:28 PM
Quote from: J70 on September 07, 2021, 01:18:01 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on August 03, 2021, 10:57:06 PM
seeing as the Olympic diving is currently on. Jason Staham's latest offering is Wrath of man. It has little or no plot. You won't find any Oscar winning performances. But it's pretty good as a shoot'em up.

Probably mentioned already, but in a similar vein, Bob Odenkirk's film Nobody is great fun.

Anonymous, put-upon middle-aged dude, taken seriously by no one, fed up with his life, who just happens to have a former career as an elite, ultra-deadly assassin.

Totally ridiculous and over-the-top, but very enjoyable.

Yeah Nobody was a great laugh.
Not much dialog, but complete over the top violence from a very unlikely looking character.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 16, 2021, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 16, 2021, 03:42:39 PM
Is anyone really disappointed with the films lately? Really struggle to find anything half decent.

Its been like that for years, at least for me. There's one every few months, that's about it.

Watched the new Bond film over the weekend. I enjoyed it, even if it wasn't as good as Skyfall or Casino Royale. Won't offer any spoilers. :P

I think Craig has ruined Bond films for me though. Like the Nolan Batman films and subsequent superhero efforts (could be why there's so few movies I'm interested in seeing), I'm not sure I'll be too interested in future Bond films as Craig did such as great job with it overall.

If you have kids, Clifford the Big Red Dog is decent. Tony Hale as the evil corporate bad guy shows you how suitable it is for youngsters. Jungle Cruise was fun also. The Rock is always very watchable.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 16, 2021, 08:03:32 PM
Seen Bond, went to the midnight show with my daughters 21-18 who are avid Craig as Bond fans, my kids were into all the marvel films too, couple of midnight shows there too!

Just feel it's not as creative I'm just becoming an old fart
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Capt Pat on November 16, 2021, 10:40:39 PM
Does anyone no when it will be possible to stream No Time to Die(Bond) in Ireland?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 16, 2021, 11:34:03 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 16, 2021, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 16, 2021, 03:42:39 PM
Is anyone really disappointed with the films lately? Really struggle to find anything half decent.

Its been like that for years, at least for me. There's one every few months, that's about it.

Watched the new Bond film over the weekend. I enjoyed it, even if it wasn't as good as Skyfall or Casino Royale. Won't offer any spoilers. :P

I think Craig has ruined Bond films for me though. Like the Nolan Batman films and subsequent superhero efforts (could be why there's so few movies I'm interested in seeing), I'm not sure I'll be too interested in future Bond films as Craig did such as great job with it overall.

If you have kids, Clifford the Big Red Dog is decent. Tony Hale as the evil corporate bad guy shows you how suitable it is for youngsters. Jungle Cruise was fun also. The Rock is always very watchable.
Craig takes himself too seriously as Bond, he even dresses up as if he's actually Bond,  the look on his face when Steve Coogan broke into a rousing verse of 'The Men Behind the Wire' is priceless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx71WjVacQ0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx71WjVacQ0)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 16, 2021, 11:36:38 PM
😂😂

007 me bollocks
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on November 17, 2021, 12:54:41 PM
Quote from: Windmill abu on September 30, 2021, 12:30:44 PM
I watched "Boys from County Hell" last night. I knew nothing about it before hand and only watched it as Conor Grimes (Datsun Donaghy) and Fra Fee are in it. It turned out to be a very good vampire move. It is a bit like An American Werewolf in London. It could have been called an Irish Vampire in Derry. It also has John Lynch and Louisa Harland (Orla from Derry Girls). So good performances all round and I would rate it 8 out of 10.

Never heard of it. Where can you watch this?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on November 19, 2021, 11:05:56 AM
Watched Dark Waters on Netflix. Excellent and scary that it's a true story.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Rudi on November 19, 2021, 11:33:58 AM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 19, 2021, 11:05:56 AM
Watched Dark Waters on Netflix. Excellent and scary that it's a true story.

Big Pharma & chemical companies don't do any wrong. Big thick farmer hadn't a clue what he was talking about.  :(
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 19, 2021, 01:14:28 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 19, 2021, 11:05:56 AM
Watched Dark Waters on Netflix. Excellent and scary that it's a true story.

And there are more like it or worse. the one on Prime I think or Netflix about Oxycontin? I think looks good
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on November 19, 2021, 11:44:25 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 16, 2021, 12:57:22 PM
Watched Red Notice last night... meh!

Has anyone seen Dune in the Cinema? Heard mixed reports but sounds like the kind of film you'd need to see on the big screen.

Yeah, Dune is the definition of cinematic. It's made to be seen on as big a screen as possible. I liked it a lot, but I was already a huge fan of the book. I could understand it if it lost people that weren't familiar with the story, there's a lot bubbling under the surface at all times. Find some of the chat that it was too slow amusing, as I thought it actually jumped about too quickly and neglected to really develop some key characters. For my money it might have worked better as a trilogy than as a two parter.

Also saw Eternals this week. I have generally found the Marvel stuff pretty entertaining, but this was just bad. Too long, too many paper thin characters, boring baddies, and some pretty ropey acting. Altogether a bit of a mess.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Orior on November 20, 2021, 08:36:01 AM
Watched the film Muscle last night. Great ending.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2021, 09:21:55 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 19, 2021, 01:14:28 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 19, 2021, 11:05:56 AM
Watched Dark Waters on Netflix. Excellent and scary that it's a true story.

And there are more like it or worse. the one on Prime I think or Netflix about Oxycontin? I think looks good
Dopesick is on Disney+.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 02, 2021, 09:05:55 PM
Went to cinema with the daughter last night to watch King Richard, great show, daughter is mad into Serena Williams, gives a good account of the early days of that family

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 03, 2021, 12:09:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 02, 2021, 09:05:55 PM
Went to cinema with the daughter last night to watch King Richard, great show, daughter is mad into Serena Williams, gives a good account of the early days of that family
Briefly the world stopped for a moment in time when I thought you were big into Shakespeare, it was a WTF sobering thought.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 03, 2021, 11:17:26 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 20, 2021, 09:21:55 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 19, 2021, 01:14:28 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 19, 2021, 11:05:56 AM
Watched Dark Waters on Netflix. Excellent and scary that it's a true story.

And there are more like it or worse. the one on Prime I think or Netflix about Oxycontin? I think looks good
Dopesick is on Disney+.

Yeah that's based on The Pharmacist documentary on Netflix. Mad stuff.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 03, 2021, 11:55:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 03, 2021, 12:09:30 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 02, 2021, 09:05:55 PM
Went to cinema with the daughter last night to watch King Richard, great show, daughter is mad into Serena Williams, gives a good account of the early days of that family
Briefly the world stopped for a moment in time when I thought you were big into Shakespeare, it was a WTF sobering thought.

I was confused when she sent me a text about wanting to go... I thought it strange at first. I know she likes GOT but didn't make connection till i looked it up!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on December 23, 2021, 05:32:25 PM
Recently watched - Memory The origins of Alien. Great documentary. Watched Alien after, easy to forget how good that movie is. Daddy of the Sci fi/ horror genre
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 23, 2021, 09:30:22 PM
New Matrix film any good? Liked the first one but thought the 2nd film was rubbish so never bothered with the third.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2021, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 23, 2021, 09:30:22 PM
New Matrix film any good? Liked the first one but thought the 2nd film was rubbish so never bothered with the third.
The 3rd was worse than the 2nd. Will watch the new one but reviews aren't great.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 23, 2021, 09:33:28 PM
By all accounts it's very poor but bill Murray's new film is where it is at.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2021, 09:42:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2021, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 23, 2021, 09:30:22 PM
New Matrix film any good? Liked the first one but thought the 2nd film was rubbish so never bothered with the third.
The 3rd was worse than the 2nd. Will watch the new one but reviews aren't great.

I'll watch it, but will have to watch 3rd
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2021, 10:26:42 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2021, 09:33:28 PM
By all accounts it's very poor but bill Murray's new film is where it is at.
What's the title?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 23, 2021, 10:52:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2021, 10:26:42 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2021, 09:33:28 PM
By all accounts it's very poor but bill Murray's new film is where it is at.
What's the title?
"On the Rocks". and it's not about a whiskey drink.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on December 24, 2021, 12:07:02 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 23, 2021, 09:42:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2021, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 23, 2021, 09:30:22 PM
New Matrix film any good? Liked the first one but thought the 2nd film was rubbish so never bothered with the third.
The 3rd was worse than the 2nd. Will watch the new one but reviews aren't great.

I'll watch it, but will have to watch 3rd

Watched it the night. Loved the first one and the other two were ok. The new one if grand. Feels like it was just setting the scene for 5 & 6. Ties up well from the old ones tho.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 24, 2021, 12:16:35 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 23, 2021, 10:52:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2021, 10:26:42 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2021, 09:33:28 PM
By all accounts it's very poor but bill Murray's new film is where it is at.
What's the title?
"On the Rocks". and it's not about a whiskey drink.
I watched that about a year ago, if not more.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 24, 2021, 01:36:28 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 24, 2021, 12:16:35 AM
Quote from: Main Street on December 23, 2021, 10:52:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 23, 2021, 10:26:42 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 23, 2021, 09:33:28 PM
By all accounts it's very poor but bill Murray's new film is where it is at.
What's the title?
"On the Rocks". and it's not about a whiskey drink.
I watched that about a year ago, if not more.
Sounds like it was an an ordeal, did you not enjoy it?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: themac_23 on December 24, 2021, 08:57:14 AM
Took the wee boy to see the new spider man last weekend, not a massive marvel fan and had only seen the Toby Maguire spider man films but actually enjoyed this spider man, wee boy loved it really good watch
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 24, 2021, 09:16:03 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on December 24, 2021, 08:57:14 AM
Took the wee boy to see the new spider man last weekend, not a massive marvel fan and had only seen the Toby Maguire spider man films but actually enjoyed this spider man, wee boy loved it really good watch

Was pretty good, went with daughter (she's 21, so not a kid !) Have watched all of them since Toby Maguire and this was pretty good with how they have linked a lot of things. Obviously the night I was there, there must have been some serious fans, as in some parts of the movie there was cheering, shouting and clapping lol.. Very American theater style  audience
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 24, 2021, 03:32:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 24, 2021, 09:16:03 AM
Quote from: themac_23 on December 24, 2021, 08:57:14 AM
Took the wee boy to see the new spider man last weekend, not a massive marvel fan and had only seen the Toby Maguire spider man films but actually enjoyed this spider man, wee boy loved it really good watch

Was pretty good, went with daughter (she's 21, so not a kid !) Have watched all of them since Toby Maguire and this was pretty good with how they have linked a lot of things. Obviously the night I was there, there must have been some serious fans, as in some parts of the movie there was cheering, shouting and clapping lol.. Very American theater style  audience
:D same at the Odeon in Victoria Square on Monday! People in Armagh are much more reserved at the cinema.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ONeill on December 24, 2021, 03:57:01 PM
Joel Coen's The Tragedy Of Macbeth showing in QFT from Sunday.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 24, 2021, 04:24:44 PM
Quote from: ONeill on December 24, 2021, 03:57:01 PM
Joel Coen's The Tragedy Of Macbeth showing in QFT from Sunday.
Supposed to be class. Will watch on tv.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 30, 2021, 02:42:40 PM
I enjoyed Don't Look Up.

It kind of beats you over the head with its message, but still a lot of fun and definitely a good reflection of where society and culture is today.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on December 30, 2021, 02:57:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on December 24, 2021, 03:57:01 PM
Joel Coen's The Tragedy Of Macbeth showing in QFT from Sunday.

Where can I see this
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2021, 03:00:14 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on December 30, 2021, 02:57:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on December 24, 2021, 03:57:01 PM
Joel Coen's The Tragedy Of Macbeth showing in QFT from Sunday.

Where can I see this
Apple TV on 14th Jan or the cinema.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on December 30, 2021, 03:37:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 30, 2021, 03:00:14 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on December 30, 2021, 02:57:43 PM
Quote from: ONeill on December 24, 2021, 03:57:01 PM
Joel Coen's The Tragedy Of Macbeth showing in QFT from Sunday.

Where can I see this
Apple TV on 14th Jan or the cinema.

Thanks, reviews look promising
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 08, 2022, 10:41:05 PM
Belfast - not recommended.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on January 08, 2022, 10:47:43 PM
What's wrong with Belfast, sure it is supposed to win Oscars?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 08, 2022, 10:57:42 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 08, 2022, 10:47:43 PM
What's wrong with Belfast, sure it is supposed to win Oscars?
I think that is the problem - it has been hyped and for the life of me I can't see why. Does anyone know if it was written as a play and then converted to film, as that's what it plays like. And the presence of Van Morrison singing doesnt help.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tiempo on January 08, 2022, 11:09:25 PM
Watched There Will Be Blood over Christmas, a masterpiece
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: NotedObserver on January 08, 2022, 11:40:22 PM
Quote from: tiempo on January 08, 2022, 11:09:25 PM
Watched There Will Be Blood over Christmas, a masterpiece

Great great film. The filming is outstanding and Daniel day lewis performance as usual is outstanding
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: HiMucker on January 08, 2022, 11:46:43 PM
Quote from: NotedObserver on January 08, 2022, 11:40:22 PM
Quote from: tiempo on January 08, 2022, 11:09:25 PM
Watched There Will Be Blood over Christmas, a masterpiece

Great great film. The filming is outstanding and Daniel day lewis performance as usual is outstanding
I thought the acting was superb but it was boring as. Different strokes for different folks I suppose
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 09, 2022, 12:21:08 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 08, 2022, 10:57:42 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 08, 2022, 10:47:43 PM
What's wrong with Belfast, sure it is supposed to win Oscars?
I think that is the problem - it has been hyped and for the life of me I can't see why. Does anyone know if it was written as a play and then converted to film, as that's what it plays like. And the presence of Van Morrison singing doesnt help.

Said the exact same. It looks just like a play.
I enjoyed it but there is not much to it. 
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 09, 2022, 07:25:41 AM
Belfast was enjoyable enough but nothing amazing. Matrix resurrections was pure muck but then then so were the second and third films.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 09, 2022, 09:59:47 AM
Belfast was OK, getting hyped due to it being about Branagh and the troubles, shot in black and white and having Judi Dench in it. Her accent was terrible too.

I thought the new matrix was good, far better than the second and third ones.

Can't remember much about There Will Be Blood Now, but remember thinking it was excellent when I watched it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 09, 2022, 10:18:38 AM
Where can you watch Belfast?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on January 09, 2022, 12:01:51 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 09, 2022, 09:59:47 AM
Belfast was OK, getting hyped due to it being about Branagh and the troubles, shot in black and white and having Judi Dench in it. Her accent was terrible too.

I thought the new matrix was good, far better than the second and third ones.

Can't remember much about There Will Be Blood Now, but remember thinking it was excellent when I watched it.
I was the same with the matrix films. 2&3 struggled. But this was better and some good throw backs.

Watched the Resident Evil reboot as well. Really liked it as was expecting the worst!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 23, 2022, 09:50:51 AM
Watched The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, hard to describe the emotions this film puts you through, Hopkins is brilliant and Olivia Colman superb as his daughter.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 23, 2022, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 23, 2022, 09:50:51 AM
Watched The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, hard to describe the emotions this film puts you through, Hopkins is brilliant and Olivia Colman superb as his daughter.

Heard it's very good and Hopkins gives a masterclass but  I can't watch sad films in my old age now. Same with that show Afterlife with Ricky Gervais. Looks good but would put me on a complete downer.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on January 23, 2022, 06:16:17 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 23, 2022, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 23, 2022, 09:50:51 AM
Watched The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, hard to describe the emotions this film puts you through, Hopkins is brilliant and Olivia Colman superb as his daughter.

Heard it's very good and Hopkins gives a masterclass but  I can't watch sad films in my old age now. Same with that show Afterlife with Ricky Gervais. Looks good but would put me on a complete downer.

I know what you me a Jim, but definitely give Afterlife a go. Uplifting as well as heartbreaking!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 23, 2022, 07:30:32 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 23, 2022, 06:16:17 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 23, 2022, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 23, 2022, 09:50:51 AM
Watched The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, hard to describe the emotions this film puts you through, Hopkins is brilliant and Olivia Colman superb as his daughter.

Heard it's very good and Hopkins gives a masterclass but  I can't watch sad films in my old age now. Same with that show Afterlife with Ricky Gervais. Looks good but would put me on a complete downer.

I know what you me a Jim, but definitely give Afterlife a go. Uplifting as well as heartbreaking!
Thought that last series of Afterlife was average enough.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 23, 2022, 09:30:55 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 23, 2022, 07:30:32 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on January 23, 2022, 06:16:17 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 23, 2022, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 23, 2022, 09:50:51 AM
Watched The Father with Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, hard to describe the emotions this film puts you through, Hopkins is brilliant and Olivia Colman superb as his daughter.

Heard it's very good and Hopkins gives a masterclass but  I can't watch sad films in my old age now. Same with that show Afterlife with Ricky Gervais. Looks good but would put me on a complete downer.

I know what you me a Jim, but definitely give Afterlife a go. Uplifting as well as heartbreaking!
Thought that last series of Afterlife was average enough.
Average but it hit a few moments where I really felt sore
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 08, 2022, 04:13:19 PM
Nightride, filmed in Belfast and focused on mainly one character in his car - thought it was brilliant. Far better than Locke.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on March 08, 2022, 11:08:02 PM
The new Batman movie is similar to Se7en.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 09, 2022, 02:40:31 AM
The Courier, with your man with the funny looking face and the weird name is very good.  Cold war spy movie. Not usually my thing, but a good story, very well acted and scripted.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 09, 2022, 05:50:19 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on March 09, 2022, 02:40:31 AM
The Courier, with your man with the funny looking face and the weird name is very good.  Cold war spy movie. Not usually my thing, but a good story, very well acted and scripted.
The Courier, film about the Brit businessman in Havana?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 09, 2022, 07:20:06 PM
Yeah, though he was a British businessman in USSR.  Benedict Cumberbatch the bloke whose name I couldn't remember last night.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 10, 2022, 02:14:02 AM
Not Havana  but Moscow,  it's an excellent film.
There's an equivalent genre film, french (with subtitles of course), called  Farewell. It's a bit later ( mid 80's)  a true 'defector' story  in the Reagan years, that somehow managed to save us from Soviet annihilation  despite western intelligence doing their best to mangle the intelligence.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Hound on March 25, 2022, 01:28:04 PM
Anyone recommend the Power of Dog?

I thought Don't Look Up was dreadful. The first half particularly bad. A few laughs in the second half.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 01:42:15 PM
Quote from: Hound on March 25, 2022, 01:28:04 PM
Anyone recommend the Power of Dog?

I thought Don't Look Up was dreadful. The first half particularly bad. A few laughs in the second half.

I thought Power of the Dog was a heap of dung!

Very arty and just not that good at all. It's well acted but that's about as much as I can say about it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 01:50:47 PM
Watched a few films recently:

Whiplash - really enjoyed this film worth a watch 8.5/10

Licorice Pizza - It was ok well acted but loved itself a bit and wasn't particularly entertaining 6.5/10

The Adam Project - Not going to win any awards but I found it enjoyable and entertaining 7/10

Don't Look Up - Preachy and loves itself it was just grand 6/10

Venom 2 - Rarely does it happen but turned off after half an hour. Shit. 3/10

House of Gucci - Over the top and a bit mad not everyone's cup of tea but I quite liked it 7/10
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2022, 02:39:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 01:42:15 PM
Quote from: Hound on March 25, 2022, 01:28:04 PM
Anyone recommend the Power of Dog?

I thought Don't Look Up was dreadful. The first half particularly bad. A few laughs in the second half.

I thought Power of the Dog was a heap of dung!

Very arty and just not that good at all. It's well acted but that's about as much as I can say about it.

Power of the Dog was poor.

Small Engine Repair was very good.

Windfall also very good.

Licorice Pizza was ok and I also really liked the Adam Project.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Hound on March 25, 2022, 02:52:03 PM
I think I'll be watching Adam Project rather than Power of Dog on Netflix tonight!

Reminds me that I watched two Rock movies a few weeks ago:
- Jungle Cruise was meh
- Red Notice was great fun
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 25, 2022, 02:58:58 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 01:42:15 PM
Quote from: Hound on March 25, 2022, 01:28:04 PM
Anyone recommend the Power of Dog?

I thought Don't Look Up was dreadful. The first half particularly bad. A few laughs in the second half.

I thought Power of the Dog was a heap of dung!

Very arty and just not that good at all. It's well acted but that's about as much as I can say about it.
I stuck with it for 30mins, the film has got something about it but there's also a meanness and ugliness which was not comfortable to take in at the time, I might get back to it. That actor Jesse Plemons - the nice brother,  it's a mystery on how does he go from (not quite) Robbie Coltrane physique to a perfect pristine Tour de France athlete Floyd Landis in that film about Lance Armstrong?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 03:10:25 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 25, 2022, 02:58:58 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 01:42:15 PM
Quote from: Hound on March 25, 2022, 01:28:04 PM
Anyone recommend the Power of Dog?

I thought Don't Look Up was dreadful. The first half particularly bad. A few laughs in the second half.

I thought Power of the Dog was a heap of dung!

Very arty and just not that good at all. It's well acted but that's about as much as I can say about it.
I stuck with it for 30mins, the film has got something about it but there's also a meanness and ugliness which was not comfortable to take in at the time, I might get back to it. That actor Jesse Plemons - the nice brother,  it's a mystery on how does he go from (not quite) Robbie Coltrane physique to a perfect pristine Tour de France athlete Floyd Landis in that film about Lance Armstrong?

I think he was in great shape for that and then had to put on weight for Black Mass and hasn't lost it since . . . good to see it happens to big time actors as well as the rest of us!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 25, 2022, 03:13:36 PM
Don't look up is one of the worst movies I've seen in years.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 25, 2022, 03:33:09 PM
Quote from: Hound on March 25, 2022, 01:28:04 PM
Anyone recommend the Power of Dog?

I thought Don't Look Up was dreadful. The first half particularly bad. A few laughs in the second half.

I just found Power of the Dog boring, and a bit unpleasant as someone else mentioned.

Don't Look Up was a fun, overstuffed mess in my opinion.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 25, 2022, 03:37:36 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 03:10:25 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 25, 2022, 02:58:58 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 25, 2022, 01:42:15 PM
Quote from: Hound on March 25, 2022, 01:28:04 PM
Anyone recommend the Power of Dog?

I thought Don't Look Up was dreadful. The first half particularly bad. A few laughs in the second half.

I thought Power of the Dog was a heap of dung!

Very arty and just not that good at all. It's well acted but that's about as much as I can say about it.
I stuck with it for 30mins, the film has got something about it but there's also a meanness and ugliness which was not comfortable to take in at the time, I might get back to it. That actor Jesse Plemons - the nice brother,  it's a mystery on how does he go from (not quite) Robbie Coltrane physique to a perfect pristine Tour de France athlete Floyd Landis in that film about Lance Armstrong?

I think he was in great shape for that and then had to put on weight for Black Mass and hasn't lost it since . . . good to see it happens to big time actors as well as the rest of us!!

Sure it was stupid how big he was in El Camino in the flashbacks that corresponded to when he was thin in Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on March 26, 2022, 01:43:00 PM
I actually really liked Power of the Dog.  Acting, scripting, and cinematography are top notch. It is unquestionably slow, though, so if that's a deal breaker, it isn't for you.   We ended up watching it over two nights, so that probably helped.  I also had no expectations going in (missus picked it), so that might have helped too.

Agree with J70 on Don't Look Up.  A good laugh for the most part.  Probably plays better for those who have lived Stateside for a good bit.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 04, 2022, 10:43:56 AM
Watched Batman the other night... as a cinema experience it was great with brilliant action scenes and all the loud noises rattling through your head as you'd expect.

The overall film though was just sad... it was trying to be dark like the Joker but whereas it was more edgy and shocking I just found the Batman to be a sad depressing tale and I really wasn't interested in the film as a whole. Would be interested to hear what anyone else thought?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2022, 11:30:00 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 04, 2022, 10:43:56 AM
Watched Batman the other night... as a cinema experience it was great with brilliant action scenes and all the loud noises rattling through your head as you'd expect.

The overall film though was just sad... it was trying to be dark like the Joker but whereas it was more edgy and shocking I just found the Batman to be a sad depressing tale and I really wasn't interested in the film as a whole. Would be interested to hear what anyone else thought?
There is always an element of darkness in Gotham but the reviews really did hammer home that element of it, and combined with the almost 3 hr running time, I was really put off it. However the missus and I went to see it about 3 weeks ago and we both really enjoyed it and it certainly didn't feel like 3 hrs (although I did have my now customary power nap in the middle of it!). Certainly not an upbeat movie but what Batman movie is as most that focus 9n Batman himself (rather than The Joker) centre on someone struggling to get past the fact that his parents were murdered in front of him as a child (spoiler alert).
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on April 04, 2022, 12:37:20 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2022, 11:30:00 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 04, 2022, 10:43:56 AM
Watched Batman the other night... as a cinema experience it was great with brilliant action scenes and all the loud noises rattling through your head as you'd expect.

The overall film though was just sad... it was trying to be dark like the Joker but whereas it was more edgy and shocking I just found the Batman to be a sad depressing tale and I really wasn't interested in the film as a whole. Would be interested to hear what anyone else thought?
There is always an element of darkness in Gotham but the reviews really did hammer home that element of it, and combined with the almost 3 hr running time, I was really put off it. However the missus and I went to see it about 3 weeks ago and we both really enjoyed it and it certainly didn't feel like 3 hrs (although I did have my now customary power nap in the middle of it!). Certainly not an upbeat movie but what Batman movie is as most that focus 9n Batman himself (rather than The Joker) centre on someone struggling to get past the fact that his parents were murdered in front of him as a child (spoiler alert).

;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2022, 02:02:48 PM
Really enjoyed death on the nile with Ustinov. I though the new one was fairly shit and with playstation like backdrops. Dont really understand why Brannagh feels the need to redo these films when the originals were great with far superior casts.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 24, 2022, 10:22:08 PM
Watched 2 films on Netflix over the weekend.. The Angel. Egyptian Jewish spy true story, very good snd The Forgotten battle based on the disastrous landings in Holland, also very good
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Olly on April 26, 2022, 06:39:07 PM
Finally got around to watching the Godfather.

It's about a boy in America who gives out great advice to locals and friends. People come to him for guidance and advice and it comes to an abrupt end when he was frigging about in a garden with a young lad and collapsed and died. Early signs point to a heart attack. Before that he was shot loads of times by a few boys he must not have advised.

Fast forward about 20 years and his son inherits his dad's talents and people come to him for advice and the film ends with other men kissing his ring which infuriates his wife who watches it from behind a door. Looking forward to the 2nd one.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 05, 2022, 10:46:17 PM
Just watched the latest Marvel movie, Dr Strange's new one. Was alright, wasn't great
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on May 06, 2022, 01:34:51 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 05, 2022, 10:46:17 PM
Just watched the latest Marvel movie, Dr Strange's new one. Was alright, wasn't great

Been doing the Marvel line up with my young lad this past couple of months. Just got to End Game last week (we skipped Thor Dark World which is supposedly utter shite).

Dr strange, while decent enough, was my least favourite so far. Nothing to do with the cast or the way it was made. Just find the premise of the character less interesting.m

But we'll watch the new Dr Strange too as he'll want to see it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 25, 2022, 12:02:04 AM
I was really looking forward to Northman and it was filmed in Norn Iron.  It has good reviews but is really dung I'm afraid
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2022, 07:37:32 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 25, 2022, 12:02:04 AM
I was really looking forward to Northman and it was filmed in Norn Iron.  It has good reviews but is really dung I'm afraid

Really? Was actually going to drag the wife kicking and screaming to cinema to watch it, she hates that stuff! Was expecting more
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on May 25, 2022, 10:26:37 AM
Top gun tonight  8)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 25, 2022, 11:17:46 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 05, 2022, 10:46:17 PM
Just watched the latest Marvel movie, Dr Strange's new one. Was alright, wasn't great

I think i made a bit of a boo boo with this one.  I brought the child to the cinema to see it and he would be a bit of a sensitive soul.  Some parts of this scared the sh*t out of him.  :D ach sure, character building
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2022, 11:24:37 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 25, 2022, 11:17:46 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 05, 2022, 10:46:17 PM
Just watched the latest Marvel movie, Dr Strange's new one. Was alright, wasn't great

I think i made a bit of a boo boo with this one.  I brought the child to the cinema to see it and he would be a bit of a sensitive soul.  Some parts of this scared the sh*t out of him.  :D ach sure, character building

Grew up with films like The Shining, The Omen, Poltergeist, Texas chainsaw massacre, Halloween, Freddy Kruger films, Friday the 13th, The Evil dead, and all the Hammer films to name but a few! Turned out alright  :o
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on May 25, 2022, 12:49:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2022, 11:24:37 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 25, 2022, 11:17:46 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 05, 2022, 10:46:17 PM
Just watched the latest Marvel movie, Dr Strange's new one. Was alright, wasn't great

I think i made a bit of a boo boo with this one.  I brought the child to the cinema to see it and he would be a bit of a sensitive soul.  Some parts of this scared the sh*t out of him.  :D ach sure, character building

Grew up with films like The Shining, The Omen, Poltergeist, Texas chainsaw massacre, Halloween, Freddy Kruger films, Friday the 13th, The Evil dead, and all the Hammer films to name but a few! Turned out alright  :o

I mind in school the teacher played us some Pixar film on tape.  Half the movie was a feel good Pixar film, the other half, which had not been recorded over was the Texas Chainsaw massacre.  Good old tapes, the original torrent service of the 90's and early 2000's.   
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 29, 2022, 11:35:44 PM
Just saw Top Gun. Fantastic. Makes the original look pretty rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on May 30, 2022, 12:02:49 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2022, 11:24:37 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 25, 2022, 11:17:46 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 05, 2022, 10:46:17 PM
Just watched the latest Marvel movie, Dr Strange's new one. Was alright, wasn't great

I think i made a bit of a boo boo with this one.  I brought the child to the cinema to see it and he would be a bit of a sensitive soul.  Some parts of this scared the sh*t out of him.  :D ach sure, character building

Grew up with films like The Shining, The Omen, Poltergeist, Texas chainsaw massacre, Halloween, Freddy Kruger films, Friday the 13th, The Evil dead, and all the Hammer films to name but a few! Turned out alright  :o
Define alright?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Turf on May 30, 2022, 05:25:40 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 29, 2022, 11:35:44 PM
Just saw Top Gun. Fantastic. Makes the original look pretty rubbish.
The original could never be made look rubbish!
Looking forward to watching the sequel though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Rudi on June 19, 2022, 12:32:19 AM
The deep end of the ocean on Netflix, worth a watch. Recommended Lion before one Christmas, similar conflicted genre.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 20, 2022, 03:47:27 PM
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.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on June 22, 2022, 01:03:52 PM
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.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on June 22, 2022, 01:11:07 PM
Same as above tbh.  Watched Hostiles last night and thought it wasn't bad
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on June 22, 2022, 01:16:58 PM
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
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Taylor on June 23, 2022, 02:04:05 PM
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
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Man Marker on June 23, 2022, 02:06:12 PM
Yellowstone is excellent.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 03:12:19 PM
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
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ONeill on June 24, 2022, 01:14:07 PM
I liked Mr Brooks but it was fairly panned at the time. Demi Moore was shite though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 24, 2022, 01:26:05 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 24, 2022, 01:14:07 PM
I liked Mr Brooks but it was fairly panned at the time. Demi Moore was shite though.

Yeah, I much preferred her in Striptease, some acting
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 24, 2022, 01:45:41 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on June 23, 2022, 02:06:12 PM
Yellowstone is excellent.

I wouldn't go quite that far.

Interesting idea and premise about the real collision of cultures and opposing claims on these landscapes (not just in the American west), excellent cinematography and action, but the plots are so ridiculously over the top and unrealistic it could be a cartoon.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on June 24, 2022, 01:47:29 PM
Quote from: J70 on June 24, 2022, 01:45:41 PM
Quote from: Man Marker on June 23, 2022, 02:06:12 PM
Yellowstone is excellent.

I wouldn't go quite that far.

Interesting idea and premise about the real collision of cultures and opposing claims on these landscapes (not just in the American west), excellent cinematography and action, but the plots are so ridiculously over the top and unrealistic it could be a cartoon.

I watched one, very long episode, which i assume was a pilot?  wasnt for me.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 24, 2022, 01:49:08 PM
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.

Field of Dreams is a superb film. Also loved 13 Days (has Bruce Greenwood, another actor I like), No Way Out, The Untouchables and even Oliver Stone's ludicrous JFK.

The less said about the likes of Robin Hood, the better, even if Alan Rickman is good fun in it. :)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 24, 2022, 01:55:34 PM
Quote from: J70 on June 24, 2022, 01:49:08 PM
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.

Field of Dreams is a superb film. Also loved 13 Days (has Bruce Greenwood, another actor I like), No Way Out, The Untouchables and even Oliver Stone's ludicrous JFK.

The less said about the likes of Robin Hood, the better, even if Alan Rickman is good fun in it. :)

It may have been ludicrous, but I'd read the book and the film just dotted the i's for me, whether any of it is close to the actual truth or not it made for good reading/film watching...Agreed on No way out, great plot and twist
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bigarsedkeeper on June 24, 2022, 03:14:18 PM
Quote from: J70 on June 24, 2022, 01:49:08 PM
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.

Field of Dreams is a superb film. Also loved 13 Days (has Bruce Greenwood, another actor I like), No Way Out, The Untouchables and even Oliver Stone's ludicrous JFK.

The less said about the likes of Robin Hood, the better, even if Alan Rickman is good fun in it. :)

That's a blast from the past - haven't watched it in years. Used to watch it all the time
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on June 24, 2022, 03:18:07 PM
Don't think I ever sat down and watched it from start to finish.  Seen bits n pieces at Christmas time but maybe I will this weekend
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on June 24, 2022, 03:18:26 PM
https://youtu.be/Ug4bsd4LqqM

For any Field of Dreams fans who didn't see this first time around.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 24, 2022, 03:34:18 PM
Quote from: gallsman on June 24, 2022, 03:18:26 PM
https://youtu.be/Ug4bsd4LqqM

For any Field of Dreams fans who didn't see this first time around.

Very good, never seen that before.. was getting all emotional again lol
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 24, 2022, 06:11:52 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on June 24, 2022, 03:18:07 PM
Don't think I ever sat down and watched it from start to finish.  Seen bits n pieces at Christmas time but maybe I will this weekend

It's got Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones too. Well worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Turf on July 03, 2022, 05:57:48 AM
We like to watch an "oldie" on Saturday nights. Just a random movie from a random year.
Last night was Interview with the Vampire. Years since I've seen it but I thought it was/still is great.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 05, 2022, 10:43:23 PM
The new predator film is actually very good
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 06, 2022, 01:03:55 AM
Watched Nowhere Special the other day, eyes were watering the whole way through - never again.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2022, 01:42:21 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 05, 2022, 10:43:23 PM
The new predator film is actually very good
I'll second that. Watched it at the weekend and thought it was great and with a rare short running time it was the icing on the cake.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 25, 2022, 12:20:18 PM
This threads been quiet. No good movies any more?!

Anyways - Boyz n the Hood - any good? Never watched, have it taped from last night
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 25, 2022, 04:14:17 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 25, 2022, 12:20:18 PM
This threads been quiet. No good movies any more?!

Anyways - Boyz n the Hood - any good? Never watched, have it taped from last night

The original? Cuba junior ? Haven't seen in years, brilliant at the time
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 25, 2022, 07:31:01 PM
Watched it. Twas alrite. Its maybe a Spike Lee film im thinking of
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on September 25, 2022, 09:24:02 PM
Think Boyz in the Hood was a Singleton film, loved it back in the day and loved lots from that genre such as Menace To Society, Above the Rim, Higher Learning, Poetic Justice etc.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ONeill on September 25, 2022, 10:19:30 PM
If you like gawking at a mature Julia Roberts, go see Ticket To Paradise.

You'll work out the entire plot after 10 mins but herself and yer man from ER are a bit of craic.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on October 22, 2022, 11:42:32 PM
The Banshees of Inisherin is brilliant, very dark and funny.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on October 23, 2022, 02:30:12 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on October 22, 2022, 11:42:32 PM
The Banshees of Inisherin is brilliant, very dark and funny.

Looking forward to seeing this.

Getting rave reviews stateside.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 23, 2022, 11:38:32 PM
Finally a film I'm excited to go and see in the cinema!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 24, 2022, 09:02:30 PM
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on October 22, 2022, 11:42:32 PM
The Banshees of Inisherin is brilliant, very dark and funny.
Saw it today. Fantastic stuff and great to see a biggish crowd for a daytime showing.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Itchy on October 29, 2022, 11:15:37 PM
Outstanding movie, we've 2 of the finest actors around in Gleeson and Farrell. Not a bloody marvel super hero in site.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on October 30, 2022, 08:57:05 AM
Watched me time on Netflix last night. Kevin harte and Mark whalberg. Brutal. 2/10
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2022, 11:01:33 AM
All quiet on the western front....

War is brutal
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on October 30, 2022, 12:06:08 PM
Decent show?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Itchy on October 30, 2022, 12:21:53 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2022, 11:01:33 AM
All quiet on the western front....

War is brutal

That the one from the German side? Had it on my shortlist but have to watch when missus is out, she doesn't like them movies
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Throw It Up Ref on October 30, 2022, 12:30:30 PM
What he's Get Out last night. I know it's been around a while but superb film. Billed as Horror / Thriller it was definitely more of a thriller. Finely recommended
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2022, 12:41:29 PM
Quote from: Itchy on October 30, 2022, 12:21:53 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 30, 2022, 11:01:33 AM
All quiet on the western front....

War is brutal

That the one from the German side? Had it on my shortlist but have to watch when missus is out, she doesn't like them movies

Yes, watch it in German and English subtitles, brutal
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 07, 2022, 05:15:07 PM
The Good Nurse on Netflix. Eddie Redmayne is pretty good in it. I had heard that it was about a serial killer before I started watching it. I started to doubt myself up until about half way through. A horrible story. Makes you think about the trust we put in other people's hands. 
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 07, 2022, 05:44:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.

It's getting rave reviews in the US.

Looking forward to it myself.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 07, 2022, 06:13:35 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 07, 2022, 05:44:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.

It's getting rave reviews in the US.

Looking forward to it myself.

Exactly, film a horse in a field in Ireland and fire in a few accents and it'll be praised to the heavens in America.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JoG2 on November 07, 2022, 06:23:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 07, 2022, 06:13:35 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 07, 2022, 05:44:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.

It's getting rave reviews in the US.

Looking forward to it myself.

Exactly, film a horse in a field in Ireland and fire in a few accents and it'll be praised to the heavens in America.

Kermode and all the English papers I seen raved about it.

It's a 6/10 for me, thought it was grand and no more
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 07, 2022, 06:36:07 PM
Glad to hear someone had the same view as me.  Thought I was becoming a very harsh critic there!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 07, 2022, 06:50:24 PM
Pearls before swine.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 07, 2022, 07:23:09 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 07, 2022, 06:23:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 07, 2022, 06:13:35 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 07, 2022, 05:44:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.

It's getting rave reviews in the US.

Looking forward to it myself.

Exactly, film a horse in a field in Ireland and fire in a few accents and it'll be praised to the heavens in America.

Kermode and all the English papers I seen raved about it.

It's a 6/10 for me, thought it was grand and no more

Kermode gave Flateleys film some touch a couple months back. Dont have a link or even the name of the film lol but the odd clip they showed id be inclined to agree. Directed and starring the great man himself 😃
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on November 07, 2022, 07:57:46 PM
Kermode's rants are the stuff of legend and the Flatley one is up there with some of his Pirates of the Caribbean and Sex and the City masterpieces..
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 07, 2022, 09:34:19 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 07, 2022, 07:23:09 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 07, 2022, 06:23:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 07, 2022, 06:13:35 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 07, 2022, 05:44:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.

It's getting rave reviews in the US.

Looking forward to it myself.

Exactly, film a horse in a field in Ireland and fire in a few accents and it'll be praised to the heavens in America.

Kermode and all the English papers I seen raved about it.

It's a 6/10 for me, thought it was grand and no more

Kermode gave Flateleys film some touch a couple months back. Dont have a link or even the name of the film lol but the odd clip they showed id be inclined to agree. Directed and starring the great man himself 😃
Allow me

https://youtu.be/1VaLbPbCWCQ (https://youtu.be/1VaLbPbCWCQ)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Silver hill on November 07, 2022, 09:49:22 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 07, 2022, 06:23:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 07, 2022, 06:13:35 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 07, 2022, 05:44:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.

It's getting rave reviews in the US.

Looking forward to it myself.

Exactly, film a horse in a field in Ireland and fire in a few accents and it'll be praised to the heavens in America.

Kermode and all the English papers I seen raved about it.

It's a 6/10 for me, thought it was grand and no more

Agree, overhyped.  6/10 at best. Not the most credible of storylines either.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 07, 2022, 10:55:13 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 07, 2022, 05:15:07 PM
The Good Nurse on Netflix. Eddie Redmayne is pretty good in it. I had heard that it was about a serial killer before I started watching it. I started to doubt myself up until about half way through. A horrible story. Makes you think about the trust we put in other people's hands.

Thought it was very good!!

Redmayne and Chastain were very good in it. Harrowing story and the fact it's true just boggles the mind.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 07, 2022, 11:10:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 07, 2022, 09:34:19 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on November 07, 2022, 07:23:09 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on November 07, 2022, 06:23:19 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 07, 2022, 06:13:35 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 07, 2022, 05:44:23 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 06, 2022, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 06, 2022, 09:58:12 PM
Anyone see Banshees of Inisherin yet?  Any thoughts? While the acting and backdrop were fantastic I struggled a bit with the overall storyline.  Was really looking forward to it too.  Maybe I had hyped it up a bit in my own head

Irish film filmed in Ireland, course how good it is will be over exaggerated.

It's getting rave reviews in the US.

Looking forward to it myself.

Exactly, film a horse in a field in Ireland and fire in a few accents and it'll be praised to the heavens in America.

Kermode and all the English papers I seen raved about it.

It's a 6/10 for me, thought it was grand and no more

Kermode gave Flateleys film some touch a couple months back. Dont have a link or even the name of the film lol but the odd clip they showed id be inclined to agree. Directed and starring the great man himself 😃
Allow me

https://youtu.be/1VaLbPbCWCQ (https://youtu.be/1VaLbPbCWCQ)

Good man Tony id near listen to er again. Savage
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 14, 2022, 07:31:12 PM
Watched Synchronic on Netflix, 6.5
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: charlieTully on November 15, 2022, 12:20:42 AM
The pledge on Netflix. Its a 2011 movie directed by Sean Penn. Dark.

IMDb: : The Pledge
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0237572/
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: illdecide on November 15, 2022, 08:58:16 AM
Not sure if it's already been posted up or not but watched "Thirteen Lives" on Sunday night. Thought it was very good and well worth a watch
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 12, 2022, 02:46:53 PM
Watched Mosul, never complain about hardship too much, we live like kings here.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 12, 2022, 06:13:01 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

''Tis a great show alright. Die hard 2 is ok, but not  as good. From then on it goes  downhill. The 4th film was absolute tripe
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 12, 2022, 08:09:00 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 12, 2022, 06:13:01 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

''Tis a great show alright. Die hard 2 is ok, but not  as good. From then on it goes  downhill. The 4th film was absolute tripe

Die Hard with a Vengeance very good and 4.0 decent.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on December 13, 2022, 10:10:15 AM
The Banshees of Inisherin has 8  Golden Globe nominations. .
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 13, 2022, 12:36:11 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 12, 2022, 06:13:01 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

''Tis a great show alright. Die hard 2 is ok, but not  as good. From then on it goes  downhill. The 4th film was absolute tripe

I thought the 3rd was as good as the first.  2nd and 4th dung
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: armaghniac on December 13, 2022, 01:30:53 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 12, 2022, 02:46:53 PM
Watched Mosul, never complain about hardship too much, we live like kings here.

We'll remind you of that when you are giving out about something. Mind you, Belfast has more in common with Mosul than most places.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.

The one liners are just brilliant, not to many movies coming out like that now. Personal favourite is when he fires the body onto the police car "welcome to the party pal"
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on December 13, 2022, 01:57:56 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.

The one liners are just brilliant, not to many movies coming out like that now. Personal favourite is when he fires the body onto the police car "welcome to the party pal"

Rickman's performance stole the show and made the movie the classic that it is.

He did similar in Robin Hood PoT outshone Costner in that too.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 02:10:19 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on December 13, 2022, 01:57:56 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.

The one liners are just brilliant, not to many movies coming out like that now. Personal favourite is when he fires the body onto the police car "welcome to the party pal"

Rickman's performance stole the show and made the movie the classic that it is.

He did similar in Robin Hood PoT outshone Costner in that too.

Apparently Costner wasn't happy  that Rickman upstaged him .  Some scenes were cut out as a result

Rickman was brilliant in it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 13, 2022, 02:11:34 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on December 13, 2022, 01:30:53 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 12, 2022, 02:46:53 PM
Watched Mosul, never complain about hardship too much, we live like kings here.

We'll remind you of that when you are giving out about something. Mind you, Belfast has more in common with Mosul than most places.

Yeah, its all perspective I know (I did say too much) but the life there, and I lived through some carnage, is madness.

The film was as good as the The last men in Aleppo
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 02:25:09 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.

The one liners are just brilliant, not to many movies coming out like that now. Personal favourite is when he fires the body onto the police car "welcome to the party pal"

Movies are instantly forgettable these days . Actors have no charisma now . It's just all buffed up  Clones who all look the same .
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 13, 2022, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 02:25:09 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.

The one liners are just brilliant, not to many movies coming out like that now. Personal favourite is when he fires the body onto the police car "welcome to the party pal"

Movies are instantly forgettable these days . Actors have no charisma now . It's just all buffed up  Clones who all look the same .

I'd agree.
I can't remember the last movie that I'd have been chomping at the bit to see at the cinema.
Some good movies, but nothing like Shawshank, Die Hard, Pulp Fiction.....there's nothing new that you could say will be a movie you'd watch again.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 03:32:13 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 13, 2022, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 02:25:09 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.

The one liners are just brilliant, not to many movies coming out like that now. Personal favourite is when he fires the body onto the police car "welcome to the party pal"

Movies are instantly forgettable these days . Actors have no charisma now . It's just all buffed up  Clones who all look the same .

I'd agree.
I can't remember the last movie that I'd have been chomping at the bit to see at the cinema.
Some good movies, but nothing like Shawshank, Die Hard, Pulp Fiction.....there's nothing new that you could say will be a movie you'd watch again.

I found recently you hear rave reviews about something and it's this and it's that, and when you go and see it it's fairly average. There are still good movies out there but a lot of what critics are lauding is average or below average.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 13, 2022, 05:01:27 PM
Top Gun Maverick was the best I seen at the cinema in a long long time. 
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 13, 2022, 11:22:21 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 03:32:13 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 13, 2022, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 02:25:09 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 13, 2022, 01:40:48 PM
Quote from: Armamike on December 13, 2022, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on December 12, 2022, 04:53:35 PM
Rewatched die hard, having not seen it for ages, still a clinker

Great entertainment.  Memorable one liners. Willis and Rickman were brilliant.

The one liners are just brilliant, not to many movies coming out like that now. Personal favourite is when he fires the body onto the police car "welcome to the party pal"

Movies are instantly forgettable these days . Actors have no charisma now . It's just all buffed up  Clones who all look the same .

I'd agree.
I can't remember the last movie that I'd have been chomping at the bit to see at the cinema.
Some good movies, but nothing like Shawshank, Die Hard, Pulp Fiction.....there's nothing new that you could say will be a movie you'd watch again.

I found recently you hear rave reviews about something and it's this and it's that, and when you go and see it it's fairly average. There are still good movies out there but a lot of what critics are lauding is average or below average.
Quote from: An Watcher on December 13, 2022, 05:01:27 PM
Top Gun Maverick was the best I seen at the cinema in a long long time. 
This film fits '03,05,08's' point exactly in my eyes. Looking forward to it for months and heard some amazing reviews, but thought it was just OK.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 11:25:51 PM
I've yet to  see a good film with Tam Cruise in it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 13, 2022, 11:58:43 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 11:25:51 PM
I've yet to  see a good film with Tam Cruise in it

Born on the Fourth of July... and Tropic Thunder  ;)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2022, 12:03:51 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 11:25:51 PM
I've yet to  see a good film with Tam Cruise in it
Come off it. You might not like the man but he's been in some belters:

The Color of Money
Born on the Fourth of July
Rain Man
Top Gun Maverick
A Few Good Men
The MI series
Collateral
Magnolia
The Firm
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 14, 2022, 12:04:05 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 11:25:51 PM
I've yet to  see a good film with Tam Cruise in it

Don't know about this Tam Cruise bloke, but Tom Cruise has been in a few decent movies (exceptions rather than the rule, in fairness):

Collateral
Magnolia
A Few Good Men
Interview with the Vampire
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 14, 2022, 12:26:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2022, 12:03:51 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 11:25:51 PM
I've yet to  see a good film with Tam Cruise in it
Come off it. You might not like the man but he's been in some belters:

The Color of Money
Born on the Fourth of July
Rain Man
Top Gun Maverick
A Few Good Men
The MI series
Collateral
Magnolia
The Firm

First MI  was watchable  i suppose.  Tried to watch top gun once, couldn't finish it. Can't abide rain man

Vampire film was brutal. As was tropic thunder
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 14, 2022, 01:08:03 AM
First Mission Impossible was good, rest been poor. I love most of his films though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 14, 2022, 07:20:05 AM
i say this regularly - tom cruise is a knob but is in some great films. minority report great too.

i thought first mi was rubbish. The later ones have been good though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 08:46:58 AM
I don't think he's a great actor to be fair, but he's been in some very good films, the problem is he's generally the lead and has to try and carry the film..

The Outsiders for us older folk looking back was a great film of the day, which spawned many a good actor. IF he wasn't the lead he'd be better I feel, but he's a bit like Ronaldo if ya know what I mean.

The wife will not watch a film with him in it lol
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 14, 2022, 09:51:47 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 14, 2022, 07:20:05 AM
i say this regularly - tom cruise is a knob but is in some great films. minority report great too.

i thought first mi was rubbish. The later ones have been good though.

What, the second  one with the masks and the voice altering  ? Jesus that was awful
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on December 14, 2022, 09:52:33 AM
It was shit too lol. From 3 on. The one with Thandie Newton and Doug Ray Scott was very good I thought.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 14, 2022, 09:51:47 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 14, 2022, 07:20:05 AM
i say this regularly - tom cruise is a knob but is in some great films. minority report great too.

i thought first mi was rubbish. The later ones have been good though.

What, the second  one with the masks and the voice altering  ? Jesus that was awful

For someone that doesn't think he's great you've good enough knowledge  :D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 14, 2022, 10:13:50 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 13, 2022, 05:01:27 PM
Top Gun Maverick was the best I seen at the cinema in a long long time.

I loved the original top gun.
Found top gun maverick mediocre. Felt like a tom cruise vanity project.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 14, 2022, 10:15:05 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 14, 2022, 12:04:05 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 13, 2022, 11:25:51 PM
I've yet to  see a good film with Tam Cruise in it

Don't know about this Tam Cruise bloke, but Tom Cruise has been in a few decent movies (exceptions rather than the rule, in fairness):

Collateral
Magnolia
A Few Good Men
Interview with the Vampire

I liked Risky Business
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 14, 2022, 10:16:59 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 09:59:45 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 14, 2022, 09:51:47 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 14, 2022, 07:20:05 AM
i say this regularly - tom cruise is a knob but is in some great films. minority report great too.

i thought first mi was rubbish. The later ones have been good though.

What, the second  one with the masks and the voice altering  ? Jesus that was awful

For someone that doesn't think he's great you've good enough knowledge  :D

He's not. That  one  just stuck in my head  for  the wrong  reasons
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 14, 2022, 02:17:24 PM
Accurate on Tom Cruise?

https://youtu.be/OFal553wR3k
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 14, 2022, 02:37:56 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on December 14, 2022, 02:17:24 PM
Accurate on Tom Cruise?

https://youtu.be/OFal553wR3k

;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 16, 2022, 10:13:49 AM
Finally watched banshees. Struggling to work out what all the fuss was about. Beautifully filmed and well acted but the story itself is pretty crap. I mean I kept watching intrigued waiting to see the clever ending to bring it all together of course that never happened ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 16, 2022, 10:36:06 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 16, 2022, 10:13:49 AM
Finally watched banshees. Struggling to work out what all the fuss was about. Beautifully filmed and well acted but the story itself is pretty crap. I mean I kept watching intrigued waiting to see the clever ending to bring it all together of course that never happened ;D

Saw it last night too. Interesting setting but average at best film.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: manfromdelmonte on December 18, 2022, 08:31:46 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 16, 2022, 10:36:06 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 16, 2022, 10:13:49 AM
Finally watched banshees. Struggling to work out what all the fuss was about. Beautifully filmed and well acted but the story itself is pretty crap. I mean I kept watching intrigued waiting to see the clever ending to bring it all together of course that never happened ;D

Saw it last night too. Interesting setting but average at best film.
like the Irishman, completely over hyped
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on December 18, 2022, 10:24:14 PM
I thought Banshees of Inisherin was outstanding. A movie that knocks about in your head for days afterwards.

I wonder if the marketing of the film has something to do with some of the subsequent reaction. Trailers and other soundbytes seemed to characterise it as a quirky, witty bit of schmaltz. Maybe the sort of movie that might try to have a 'clever' ending.

But in reality it's a fairly straight deep dive into loneliness, abuse, and fear. I certainly haven't seen anything else recently that handles these themes with such humour and accessibility.

It'll win all the awards and probably deserve to do so.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trileacman on December 18, 2022, 11:18:47 PM
Banshees looks nice, promises much but has the worst ending of nearly any film I've seen. Only over thinking arthouse gobshites could infer any meaning from that ending. I seen mark kermode singing its praises, a sure sign it's cat.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on December 19, 2022, 12:42:27 AM
Banshees of Inisherin was ok watch a metaphor for the Irish Civil War it seems.  Gleeson, Farrell well acted again but were their performances better than In Bruges? Kerry Condon nailed her role a very good actress.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on December 30, 2022, 11:54:24 AM
Quote from: trileacman on December 18, 2022, 11:18:47 PM
Banshees looks nice, promises much but has the worst ending of nearly any film I've seen. Only over thinking arthouse gobshites could infer any meaning from that ending. I seen mark kermode singing its praises, a sure sign it's cat.

Watched it last night. Meh!! Passed couple of hours and acting was all good. But just didn't have enough to carry it. Certainly wouldn't ever think of going back for a second viewing. Wife hated it, fell asleep. (A regular occurrence) and asked what all happened. Not fecking much was the answer.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Hound on January 09, 2023, 08:04:36 AM
You definitely need to know in advance that it's a 'dark tragi-comedy' in order not to be disappointed.

Not nearly as enjoyable as In Bruges. Some nice nostalgic moments around old rural Ireland (although not sure how yanks would get it, or even the brits, but it's still getting all the award nominations). Also a different type of nostalgia was a D'unbelievables sketch in one short scene in the bar - not 'laugh out loud' but great fun. Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan were both very good.

I was annoyed with one part of the ending, this was a small rural community, it just would not have been allowed happen with zero people trying to intervene.

Overall, in my rating system, about 6 or 6.5/10.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Gold on January 09, 2023, 08:15:36 AM
Appreciate its a dark, tragi-'comedy" but it was too much of a spoof for me, too silly to get invested in.

Farnell playing a stupid fool, too silly to get behind the character. Gleeson chopping fingers off etc...honestly a load of balls.

She too thought it was shite and fell asleep...I perservered but wasted my time

Sure sign of a shite film is you wouldn't watch it again
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on January 09, 2023, 10:51:34 PM
Absolute muck. It was like a film made for Americans and their notions of what Irish people are
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 09, 2023, 11:01:35 PM
I enjoyed Banshees.

Also liked White Noise, which I was very skeptical about.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 09, 2023, 11:28:57 PM
I enjoyed Banshees.

Watched The Menu at the weekend. It was "interesting" - I think I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 10, 2023, 01:02:18 AM
The Menu was fun.

Was slightly disappointed in Glass Onion. Good film, just not as good as the first one.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on January 10, 2023, 12:15:01 PM
Quote from: Gold on January 09, 2023, 08:15:36 AM
Appreciate its a dark, tragi-'comedy" but it was too much of a spoof for me, too silly to get invested in.

Farnell playing a stupid fool, too silly to get behind the character. Gleeson chopping fingers off etc...honestly a load of balls.

She too thought it was shite and fell asleep...I perservered but wasted my time

Sure sign of a shite film is you wouldn't watch it again

Complete crap
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 10, 2023, 12:35:54 PM
Really liked The Menu. 

Thought White Noise was terrible.

The Christian Bale Edgar Poe one was OK just.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 10, 2023, 02:55:03 PM
I'd skip The Menu.  All style and no substance. 
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 11, 2023, 09:24:29 AM
All quiet on the western front, on Netflix. Harrowing to say the least. Such a difficult watch but it's must see in my opinion.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Turf on January 11, 2023, 02:27:25 PM
I guess the Golden Globe judges don't read the gaaboard....
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2023, 02:55:35 PM
Well the Irish are a bit sore on themselves, bunch of begrudging cnuts
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 03:29:51 PM
Movies are subjective, same way beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You don't have to be a begrudger to not find the film to your taste. Personally I thought it was shite, touch of paddywhackery crap about it but in a more subtle way than say Darby O'Gill. That too also won a Golden Globe.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2023, 03:48:17 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 03:29:51 PM
Movies are subjective, same way beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You don't have to be a begrudger to not find the film to your taste. Personally I thought it was shite, touch of paddywhackery crap about it but in a more subtle way than say Darby O'Gill. That too also won a Golden Globe.

No, I'm talking about the bregrdging Irish cnuts who ain't fussed on Irish success, regardless of what ya think personally..

The threads are littered with people begrudging Irish sports stars or people that do well

Not everyone from Ireland drinks Guinness or speaks Irish or live in a white pebbledash cottage on a cold wet island off the shores on Connemara, but hey its winning awards

I think we hate people thinking we are backwards, and while I haven't seen it and its bound to be as slow f**k (from what Ive read on here by the real experts) its obviously ticking the right boxes
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 04:03:13 PM
So you haven't watched it. Maybe watch it so before commenting on others. I haven't seen anyone on here begrudging the success of the film, just people a bit perplexed by the hype after watching it. I will admit the acting is very good, the only thing that stops you switching off. The story itself is nonsense, there'd be more depth in an episode of Fair City.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: CK_Redhand on January 11, 2023, 04:30:38 PM
When considering how good a movie is, we can look at it from 2 viewpoints.
How entertaining is it?
How much should we value it's artistic merit?

Think of these as a graph with x,y axes.
High entertainment, high art = Shawshank Redemption
High entertainment, low art = Con Air
Low entertainment, high art = The Seventh Seal
Low entertainment, low art = Freddy Got Fingered

Where any movie can be rated on a sliding scale for both. I just picked random examples off the top of my head.

I think the Oscars and other awards tend to favour the high art, low entertainment movies. Yes they are good.  They are thought provoking, well acted, beautifully shot, original, etc. But you will not want to watch these types of movies again, or at least not on a regular basis. There is also an element of snobbery where critics favour the artistic over the entertainment value.

So a movie can be "good" and yet not rewatchable.  I think Banshees of Inisherin falls into that category.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 05:05:40 PM
All very true Redhand. The acting and the scenery are good and "arty" but you can't help but feel a bit cheated (for want of a better word) after watching.

An analogy I'd use are those arseholes that put up those 5 minute videos on the internet with the caption "epic, must watch till end" or similar. What follows are 5 minutes of monotonous shite and then the video ends with nothing. 5 minutes of your life you'll never get back. That's what the "artistic element" of this film is, a caption that promises it'll be worth it if you stick to the end. Then nothing. 2 hrs of your life you'll never get back.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 05:43:31 PM
Watched The Wizard of Lies lately, movie on Bernie Madoff. Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer star. I enjoyed it. Probably more sympathetic to his wife and kids more so than to the thousands of others that lost everything but still a good watch.

Saw Free Solo, excellent documentary. Some crazy bastards out there. Gives a good insight into their mentality and difficulty they have in cultivating "normal relationships" into their lives. Some of the video photography is literally edge of the seat spine tingling. 

Anyone ever see the movie Property of the State or know where to get it. Movie on the murderer Brendan O'Donnell, through the eyes of his sister. Supposed to be very good.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on January 12, 2023, 02:04:45 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2023, 03:48:17 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 03:29:51 PM
Movies are subjective, same way beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You don't have to be a begrudger to not find the film to your taste. Personally I thought it was shite, touch of paddywhackery crap about it but in a more subtle way than say Darby O'Gill. That too also won a Golden Globe.

No, I'm talking about the bregrdging Irish cnuts who ain't fussed on Irish success, regardless of what ya think personally..

The threads are littered with people begrudging Irish sports stars or people that do well

Not everyone from Ireland drinks Guinness or speaks Irish or live in a white pebbledash cottage on a cold wet island off the shores on Connemara, but hey its winning awards

I think we hate people thinking we are backwards, and while I haven't seen it and its bound to be as slow f**k (from what Ive read on here by the real experts) its obviously ticking the right boxes

Give it up, we all know the movie is sh#te. You're digging yourself in deeper
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 07:45:27 AM
Where did I say it wasn't shite? If you can read my post again.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 12, 2023, 08:08:29 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 07:45:27 AM
Where did I say it wasn't shite? If you can read my post again.
Don't you go having a different opinion from others!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 12, 2023, 09:55:06 AM
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on January 12, 2023, 02:04:45 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2023, 03:48:17 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 03:29:51 PM
Movies are subjective, same way beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You don't have to be a begrudger to not find the film to your taste. Personally I thought it was shite, touch of paddywhackery crap about it but in a more subtle way than say Darby O'Gill. That too also won a Golden Globe.

No, I'm talking about the bregrdging Irish cnuts who ain't fussed on Irish success, regardless of what ya think personally..

The threads are littered with people begrudging Irish sports stars or people that do well

Not everyone from Ireland drinks Guinness or speaks Irish or live in a white pebbledash cottage on a cold wet island off the shores on Connemara, but hey its winning awards

I think we hate people thinking we are backwards, and while I haven't seen it and its bound to be as slow f**k (from what Ive read on here by the real experts) its obviously ticking the right boxes

Give it up, we all know the movie is sh#te. You're digging yourself in deeper

I'd say that's harsh by and large Irish people back their own. For me the only sportspeople I don't like from Ireland are McGregor and Keane and any Tyrone player past or present or any that should exist in the future. You can't like everyone and everything just because they're from here what a sorry existence that would be!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 10:31:23 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 12, 2023, 09:55:06 AM
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on January 12, 2023, 02:04:45 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2023, 03:48:17 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 03:29:51 PM
Movies are subjective, same way beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You don't have to be a begrudger to not find the film to your taste. Personally I thought it was shite, touch of paddywhackery crap about it but in a more subtle way than say Darby O'Gill. That too also won a Golden Globe.

No, I'm talking about the bregrdging Irish cnuts who ain't fussed on Irish success, regardless of what ya think personally..

The threads are littered with people begrudging Irish sports stars or people that do well

Not everyone from Ireland drinks Guinness or speaks Irish or live in a white pebbledash cottage on a cold wet island off the shores on Connemara, but hey its winning awards

I think we hate people thinking we are backwards, and while I haven't seen it and its bound to be as slow f**k (from what Ive read on here by the real experts) its obviously ticking the right boxes

Give it up, we all know the movie is sh#te. You're digging yourself in deeper

I'd say that's harsh by and large Irish people back their own. For me the only sportspeople I don't like from Ireland are McGregor and Keane and any Tyrone player past or present or any that should exist in the future. You can't like everyone and everything just because they're from here what a sorry existence that would be!

No again I'm not asking anyone to like someone because they are Irish, most people I hate are Irish ;D

Its this bit, not recognising the achievements (sport, acting, singing, writers,  celebrities) regardless of their personality, this film could be pure piss, I've no issues with that, its just we do have a begrudging nature, we are all cynics, the chances of an Irish film winning the big awards is very slim and we just can't embrace that someone else, like movie critics, actually like it!!

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 12, 2023, 11:42:34 AM
In all fairness the thread title is Movie recommendations, not Irish Film appreciation thread.

You basically watch a movie and say what you think of it and would you recommend it to others.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 12, 2023, 12:40:41 PM
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on January 12, 2023, 02:04:45 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2023, 03:48:17 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 11, 2023, 03:29:51 PM
Movies are subjective, same way beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You don't have to be a begrudger to not find the film to your taste. Personally I thought it was shite, touch of paddywhackery crap about it but in a more subtle way than say Darby O'Gill. That too also won a Golden Globe.

No, I'm talking about the bregrdging Irish cnuts who ain't fussed on Irish success, regardless of what ya think personally..

The threads are littered with people begrudging Irish sports stars or people that do well

Not everyone from Ireland drinks Guinness or speaks Irish or live in a white pebbledash cottage on a cold wet island off the shores on Connemara, but hey its winning awards

I think we hate people thinking we are backwards, and while I haven't seen it and its bound to be as slow f**k (from what Ive read on here by the real experts) its obviously ticking the right boxes

Give it up, we all know the movie is sh#te. You're digging yourself in deeper

Who is this "we" you speak of?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 12, 2023, 01:05:56 PM
Watched it over Xmas and thought it was dead on - watchable but by no means a classic.

6.75/10
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 01:14:24 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 12, 2023, 01:05:56 PM
Watched it over Xmas and thought it was dead on - watchable but by no means a classic.

6.75/10

Neither was Driving Miss Daisy, it won best picture and best actress

Better films that year, sorry more popular films that year .. Glory, Fields of Dreams, Harry met Sally, Dead poet society and my favourite that year and won f**k all Weekend at Bernies!!

Who knows what these critics look for really1
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 12, 2023, 01:17:14 PM
Watched it yesterday.  Thought it was very good.  Well acted, beautifully shot.    Lifelong friends fighting over nothing against the backdrop of the civil war.   A thoughtful examination of loneliness, mortality, and what you owe of your dwindling time to others.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 12, 2023, 02:10:29 PM
***Spoiler Alert****
I just didn't get it. I thought it was a very poor storyline and about as insightful into Irish rural communities as Bear Grylls survival episode on Ireland. As for exploring the other human conditions, for me, for that to work, your characters must be some way sympathetic to invest that sort of thought into them. The only two individuals worthy of that, one was shipped off the Island, the other killed off. As for the two main protagonists, completely unbelievable and uninvestable for me. Didn't care in the end if he stayed in the house or if yer man went in with him and locked the two of them there. I felt more for the donkey, a completely stupid and implausible way to check out BTW.
Very good acting made it bearable just about, Keoghan and Condon especially.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 12, 2023, 02:35:37 PM
That might be over harsh. It is quirky with some very funny dialogue so not a complete waste of time but don't expect much to avoid disappointment. Far from a work of art though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Taylor on January 12, 2023, 02:38:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 01:14:24 PM
Quote from: Taylor on January 12, 2023, 01:05:56 PM
Watched it over Xmas and thought it was dead on - watchable but by no means a classic.

6.75/10

Neither was Driving Miss Daisy, it won best picture and best actress

Better films that year, sorry more popular films that year .. Glory, Fields of Dreams, Harry met Sally, Dead poet society and my favourite that year and won f**k all Weekend at Bernies!!

Who knows what these critics look for really1

Its in the eye of the beholder and with awards the critics obviously look for some hidden meaning or some insight into life (or some shite like that).
Me - I just want an entertaining film - dont want to have to think too much about it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 02:38:52 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 12, 2023, 02:35:37 PM
That might be over harsh. It is quirky with some very funny dialogue so not a complete waste of time but don't expect much to avoid disappointment. Far from a work of art though.

Its No Die Hard is what you're saying?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 12, 2023, 02:52:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 02:38:52 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 12, 2023, 02:35:37 PM
That might be over harsh. It is quirky with some very funny dialogue so not a complete waste of time but don't expect much to avoid disappointment. Far from a work of art though.

Its No Die Hard is what you're saying?

****Spoiler Alert*****
:D :D If Glesson had yelled yippee ki-ya MF while flinging his fingers at the door it could have been
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on January 12, 2023, 03:21:27 PM
Here ,  stop with the spoilers will ye

I've not seen  banshees yet
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 12, 2023, 05:26:15 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on January 12, 2023, 03:21:27 PM
Here ,  stop with the spoilers will ye

I've not seen  banshees yet
Sorry
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 12, 2023, 10:50:35 PM
Just like the film Belfast and the associated hype, was another that didn't deserve the acclaim.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 12, 2023, 10:55:53 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 12, 2023, 10:50:35 PM
Just like the film Belfast and the associated hype, was another that didn't deserve the acclaim.

You'll hate the other one about here, An Irish goodbye...
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 12, 2023, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 12, 2023, 10:50:35 PM
Just like the film Belfast and the associated hype, was another that didn't deserve the acclaim.

An extended Van Morrison promo video.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 13, 2023, 12:32:36 AM
I thought Belfast was very good.

Especially as I wasn't expecting much after the feedback from this place.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Gmac on January 13, 2023, 01:38:33 AM
Watched the pale blue eye last night , enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 13, 2023, 01:41:58 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 13, 2023, 12:32:36 AM
I thought Belfast was very good.

Especially as I wasn't expecting much after the feedback from this place.

I thought there was a very good movie buried in there not far below the surface.  The acting was good, as was the (non-musical) script.  But I f**king hate Van Morrision's music--fingernails on chalkboard hate--and the constant interruption of the movie by his tunes was just oppressive.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 13, 2023, 10:37:01 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 13, 2023, 12:32:36 AM
I thought Belfast was very good.

Especially as I wasn't expecting much after the feedback from this place.

I watched it pretty soon after it was released, so maybe had higher expectations given the media talk about it. Sometimes movies automatically get credit for simply being focused on key historical events, irrelevant of how good the actual movie is.

Actually watched two Northern Ireland films over the past few years that I thought were brilliant, and more enjoyable than Belfast and Banshees. One was Bad Day for the Cut and the other was Nightride.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: jcpen on January 13, 2023, 10:38:54 AM
I liked Banshees, thought it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 13, 2023, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 13, 2023, 10:37:01 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 13, 2023, 12:32:36 AM
I thought Belfast was very good.

Especially as I wasn't expecting much after the feedback from this place.

I watched it pretty soon after it was released, so maybe had higher expectations given the media talk about it. Sometimes movies automatically get credit for simply being focused on key historical events, irrelevant of how good the actual movie is.

Actually watched two Northern Ireland films over the past few years that I thought were brilliant, and more enjoyable than Belfast and Banshees. One was Bad Day for the Cut and the other was Nightride.

Bad day for the Cut is very good alright.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Orior on January 22, 2023, 09:16:54 AM
The Swimmers on Netflix is worth a watch.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 23, 2023, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: jcpen on January 13, 2023, 10:38:54 AM
I liked Banshees, thought it was very good.

Watched it on Sat myself. Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish, while the wife uttered "what the f**k is this" 30 mins into the show. Seems to be marmite
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on January 23, 2023, 05:07:55 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 13, 2023, 12:57:25 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 13, 2023, 10:37:01 AM
Quote from: J70 on January 13, 2023, 12:32:36 AM
I thought Belfast was very good.

Especially as I wasn't expecting much after the feedback from this place.

I watched it pretty soon after it was released, so maybe had higher expectations given the media talk about it. Sometimes movies automatically get credit for simply being focused on key historical events, irrelevant of how good the actual movie is.

Actually watched two Northern Ireland films over the past few years that I thought were brilliant, and more enjoyable than Belfast and Banshees. One was Bad Day for the Cut and the other was Nightride.

Bad day for the Cut is very good alright.


:o
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 24, 2023, 02:05:41 PM
Banshees just got 8 or 9 oscar nominations. I haven't seen it but it can't be that bad with all those nominations.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tyrdub on January 24, 2023, 02:21:06 PM
Banshees is brilliant, as is All Quiet on the Western Front

watched Coda over Christmas, thought it was very good
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 24, 2023, 03:56:22 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 24, 2023, 02:05:41 PM
Banshees just got 8 or 9 oscar nominations. I haven't seen it but it can't be that bad with all those nominations.

Been many a dung film to get a lot of nominations, Mad Max being a recent one that jumps out.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Capt Pat on February 05, 2023, 12:26:25 AM
I watched banshees tonight and have mixed feelings about it. I can see what people might like about it but it wasn't really my cup of tea. It could still do well on oscars night.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on February 05, 2023, 12:35:46 AM
Good or bad , banshees  will make it harder   to get  accommodation on  Achill and the Aran islands.  Two great spots that I  love to visit.

I imagine people will  flock to both places  this year  because of the film
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: smort on February 08, 2023, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.

Under a rock benny, sensational soundtrack
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 08, 2023, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: smort on February 08, 2023, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.

Under a rock benny, sensational soundtrack

My favourite film of all time, went to cinema on my own to see it and only soundtrack I ever bought. One of only 2 blu-rays I bought at full whack too.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Scarlet on February 08, 2023, 06:42:00 PM
What are the views of Aftersun? Thought it was excellent and Mescal was brilliant in it.
Really slow burn and it's one that stays with you.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 09, 2023, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 08, 2023, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: smort on February 08, 2023, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.

Under a rock benny, sensational soundtrack

My favourite film of all time, went to cinema on my own to see it and only soundtrack I ever bought. One of only 2 blu-rays I bought at full whack too.
Have went down the Kavinsky music rabbit hole, dunno how I missed him  as I seem drawn to French dance music over the years. Daft punk, Sebastian Tellier, Air (& the Darkel offshoot).If you haven't already, check out Air's  Moon Safari album, my all time N1. Deadly the way some sound tracks just grab you, the Lost in Translation soundtrack is unreal imo, and Air's Virgin Suicides soundtrack is another favourite of mine.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 09, 2023, 09:33:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 08, 2023, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: smort on February 08, 2023, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.

Under a rock benny, sensational soundtrack

My favourite film of all time, went to cinema on my own to see it and only soundtrack I ever bought. One of only 2 blu-rays I bought at full whack too.
Still wear a satin bomber jacket and leather driving gloves?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 09, 2023, 09:39:12 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 09, 2023, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 08, 2023, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: smort on February 08, 2023, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.

Under a rock benny, sensational soundtrack

My favourite film of all time, went to cinema on my own to see it and only soundtrack I ever bought. One of only 2 blu-rays I bought at full whack too.
Have went down the Kavinsky music rabbit hole, dunno how I missed him  as I seem drawn to French dance music over the years. Daft punk, Sebastian Tellier, Air (& the Darkel offshoot).If you haven't already, check out Air's  Moon Safari album, my all time N1. Deadly the way some sound tracks just grab you, the Lost in Translation soundtrack is unreal imo, and Air's Virgin Suicides soundtrack is another favourite of mine.
Watched it again last week. Class film and soundtrack.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 09, 2023, 10:31:39 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 09, 2023, 09:33:47 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 08, 2023, 05:16:12 PM
Quote from: smort on February 08, 2023, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.

Under a rock benny, sensational soundtrack

My favourite film of all time, went to cinema on my own to see it and only soundtrack I ever bought. One of only 2 blu-rays I bought at full whack too.
Still wear a satin bomber jacket and leather driving gloves?

Toothpick too.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 09, 2023, 10:59:48 PM
Christ benny, first Drive and now Moon Safari. You'll be telling everyone about the refreshing taste of the latest wonder pop to hit the shelves, something called "Coca-Cola" any minute now!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on February 09, 2023, 11:16:15 PM
Watched M3gan the night with low expectations. Not bad. Had a lot of potential but went more down the action route than the psychology side. Bit of AI meets I robot. But passed a couple of hours.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 09, 2023, 11:45:46 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 09, 2023, 10:59:48 PM
Christ benny, first Drive and now Moon Safari. You'll be telling everyone about the refreshing taste of the latest wonder pop to hit the shelves, something called "Coca-Cola" any minute now!
25 year anniversary of Moon Safari, some of the young uns might have missed it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 10, 2023, 12:22:20 PM
Too the young fella to see Plane.
Dont waste your time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 10, 2023, 05:11:56 PM
Watched a few movies since Christmas...

Babylon - 7/10 It was mad and quite enjoyable but probably an hour and 10 mins too long. Music is great in it!

Long Shot - 6/10 Was severely bored and saw this comedy. It's fine and passed a couple of hours with a few dick jokes etc. Not the worst

M3GAN - 6/10 As someone mentioned above it could have covered the existential crisis of AI taking over the world a la Terminator but then kind of morphed into a teenage horror story. Grand.

The Menu - 5/10 Thought it was awful guff.

Puss in Boots - 8.5/10 Took the kids not expecting much but have to say I really enjoyed it. Well worth taking the family to.

Tár - 7/10 It is a really good performance by Blanchett. It takes the piss out of the arty Orchestra/conductor types but was a bit too arty itself, I'm still thinking about it not sure how much I enjoyed it so gave it a 7.

Deadly Cuts - 7/10 It's not winning any awards but found it mildly entertaining. Not a bad one to watch with the Mrs.

Triangle of Sadness - Just don't!

Win it all - 7/10 Thought it was funny and a bit charming. Again one you could watch with herself and it'd be enjoyable enough.

Burnt - 6.5/10 Pretty average film about the Chef scene in London. We already know Chef's are pricks
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ONeill on February 10, 2023, 09:12:38 PM
Quote from: smort on February 08, 2023, 03:58:55 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 08, 2023, 03:45:51 PM
Watched a random movie on Netflix last night - Drive (2011), dunno how I missed that first time round, great movie, lots of A list cast members, highly stylised, some good music as well.

Under a rock benny, sensational soundtrack

I remember looking for that soundtrack a good while ago. There was something about certain songs being absent from Spotify. Might be changed now.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 10, 2023, 09:20:39 PM
Funny to hear how much of an impression the movie and soundtrack made on others.  I remember thinking the movie was just about OK.  Have no memory of any of the music!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 10, 2023, 11:02:04 PM
Watched Baby Driver (2017) 2nite on Netflix, thinks it's cool & stylish but trying a bit too hard for me.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on February 13, 2023, 10:21:45 AM
Watched The Swimmers recently on Netflix (a true story of 2 middle class Syrians journey from Syria ultimately to Germany), a grim eye opener.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 14, 2023, 03:13:16 PM
The new Avatar. I don't mind much about the first one but went ahead to see the latest. Too long. Too much emphasis put on the visuals in my opinion. The story was grand and I enjoyed it towards the end. Could have been made about 1 hour shorter.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 14, 2023, 04:12:46 PM
I saw the first Avator on an IMAX screen in 3D.

My head was spinning afterwards! Way too much visual info to keep up with.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Hound on February 20, 2023, 07:34:28 AM
Happy to see Keoghan and Condon win the best supporting actor categories at the BAFTAs. I thought they were both brilliant in Banshees.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 20, 2023, 03:24:10 PM
New Antman. Another poor recent Marvel film for me. They seem to have lost their way recently. Hopefully they can get it back on track soon.

No Thor, love and thunder bad... but not one I'd watch again either.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 20, 2023, 03:34:00 PM
Super hero films!!!  Watched about half an hour of captain America and never again
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 20, 2023, 03:43:24 PM
I've been working through the Marvel stuff with my son over the past year.

Enjoyed most of them, but the more recent ones have not been quite as good.

Without strong leads like Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans they're lacking a wee bit. Story can be complicated too if you don't recall every little detail of the earlier films. The Thanos concept had been nice and simple to follow.

Wakanda Forever was too long and unfortunately desperately missed the late Chadwick Boseman. The Dr strange ones are way too abstract for me.

I like Paul Rudd and the first Antman was fun, but I'm not hearing great things about the latest one.

Young lad wants to see it though, so I'll sit through it and try to keep up.

Some of the tv ones are decent. Loved Hawkeye. Ms Marvel pretty good too. Enjoyed the Guardians Xmas special. Head was spinning with Loki!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on February 20, 2023, 03:44:40 PM
When are they  going to stop with  these super hero  films,?

Seems like every  week there's another one out , and  usually with a superhero  I've never heard of... blackspiderhulk or captain bisexual or whatever

Granted , I did enjoy  a couple of the  Ironman  films and Ant-man ,  but I'm not sure I could be bothered with any more
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: shawshank on February 20, 2023, 03:49:31 PM
'Captain bisexual'  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D definitely laughed out loud.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 20, 2023, 03:50:46 PM
There's a big audience for them. Marvel makes tonnes of cash for Disney.

There's always the arty, farty drama types which win awards if that's your preference.

Not much in between these days unfortunately.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on February 20, 2023, 03:55:32 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 20, 2023, 03:34:00 PM
Super hero films!!!  Watched about half an hour of captain America and never again

Same but for the honourable exception of the Dead Pool movies, some good laugh out loud moments in them..

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 25, 2023, 09:14:20 PM
Watched Judas and the Black Messiah last night...

Excellent show we'll acted snd crazy true story
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2023, 09:26:54 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 20, 2023, 03:55:32 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 20, 2023, 03:34:00 PM
Super hero films!!!  Watched about half an hour of captain America and never again

Same but for the honourable exception of the Dead Pool movies, some good laugh out loud moments in them..

There are far too many of them. I'm a complete sucker for that type of film but even I have had enough. When they released 2 starwars film in a year everybody said it was overkill yet there is a new marvel film every other month and they are all very similar.



Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 25, 2023, 10:07:41 PM
I remember back in the late 90s thinking this superhero movie craze will be done with soon enough.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 25, 2023, 10:31:12 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 25, 2023, 10:07:41 PM
I remember back in the late 90s thinking this superhero movie craze will be done with soon enough.

Superman was late 70's!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 25, 2023, 10:56:57 PM
Wakanda Forever was terrible. Tried to hard to push women t9 the front as the heroes.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 25, 2023, 11:35:09 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 25, 2023, 10:56:57 PM
Wakanda Forever was terrible. Tried to hard to push women t9 the front as the heroes.
Thanks Rico saved me watching it. How was your trip the Big Apple?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on February 25, 2023, 11:36:28 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 25, 2023, 10:56:57 PM
Wakanda Forever was terrible. Tried to hard to push women t9 the front as the heroes.

Not a movie but I got the exact same vibe from Rings of Power. To the point where it was just ridiculous.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 26, 2023, 12:55:04 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 25, 2023, 10:31:12 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on February 25, 2023, 10:07:41 PM
I remember back in the late 90s thinking this superhero movie craze will be done with soon enough.

Superman was late 70's!

I was 7 or 8 and we were almost kicked out of the Savoy on O' Connell St., cos the ma was laughing uncontrallably at the scene where Superman flies up to stop Lois from falling. 
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on March 01, 2023, 02:20:29 PM
Everything everywhere all at once is meant to clean up on the upcoming Oscars. Watched it last night, ok one of those multiverse movies not sure if I'll be in a rush to watch it a second time.  James Hong is some man to be delivering good acting roles aged 94 years young.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Hound on March 01, 2023, 09:33:28 PM
I enjoyed the new Wakanda.
New Antman was poor though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 18, 2023, 07:33:10 PM
Watched Everything Everywhere All At Once. Really bad, just constant fighting. Was actually expecting it to be decent.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Wildweasel74 on March 18, 2023, 08:45:12 PM
Am still waiting on somebody to do Thundercats, Dungeons and Dragons, or a decent effort at He-man lol.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 18, 2023, 10:07:18 PM
Trailer for new Turtles film looks good, seems to be of similar style to Spiderman Mile's Morales and Mitchell's versus the machines.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Square Ball on March 19, 2023, 11:44:51 AM
Anyone watched the Luther, The fallen sun yet? Any good?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: LC on March 19, 2023, 12:05:12 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on March 19, 2023, 11:44:51 AM
Anyone watched the Luther, The fallen sun yet? Any good?

If you are fan of the TV series you will be disappointed.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on March 19, 2023, 10:31:39 PM
Quote from: LC on March 19, 2023, 12:05:12 PM
Quote from: Square Ball on March 19, 2023, 11:44:51 AM
Anyone watched the Luther, The fallen sun yet? Any good?

If you are fan of the TV series you will be disappointed.

or not
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on April 07, 2023, 11:34:58 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 08, 2023, 06:42:00 PM
What are the views of Aftersun? Thought it was excellent and Mescal was brilliant in it.
Really slow burn and it's one that stays with you.

Just watched this and agree with all that.

Very thought provoking and have to say the girl who plays his daughter in it is phenomenal as well!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: maddog on April 08, 2023, 08:17:58 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 13, 2023, 10:21:45 AM
Watched The Swimmers recently on Netflix (a true story of 2 middle class Syrians journey from Syria ultimately to Germany), a grim eye opener.

Good shout, watched last night, as you say an eye opener
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on April 16, 2023, 01:55:30 PM
Cocaine Bear.

Reviews were mixed, but I thought it was a good laugh. Definitely recommend it.

Not for the kids though - a lot of graphic gore.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 05, 2023, 11:19:32 PM
Rye Lane on Disney+ was very good. Turned it on thinking it was a series but regardless it was a very pleasant surprise.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on May 24, 2023, 10:24:37 PM
Don't watch the new White Men Can't Jump...
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2023, 11:12:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 24, 2023, 10:24:37 PM
Don't watch the new White Men Can't Jump...
Another remake that wasn't needed.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2023, 11:15:46 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2023, 11:12:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 24, 2023, 10:24:37 PM
Don't watch the new White Men Can't Jump...
Another remake that wasn't needed.

Think writers or film producers are really struggling to find originality.. you generally back in the day had plenty decent films. Nowadays it's you'll get maybe one decent film a year
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on May 24, 2023, 11:35:01 PM
One that's completely flogged the dead horse but anyone seen new Fast X?

Haven't been to cinema in ages, usually only go for something worthwhile. I know what to expect with F&F films just though the whole special effects and sounds might make it more bearable on the big screen
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2023, 11:49:14 PM
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on May 24, 2023, 11:35:01 PM
One that's completely flogged the dead horse but anyone seen new Fast X?

Haven't been to cinema in ages, usually only go for something worthwhile. I know what to expect with F&F films just though the whole special effects and sounds might make it more bearable on the big screen
I honestly haven't seen much hype in the media about it which I thought was strange as usually see plenty and as MR says big movies are thin on the ground these days. I see there is a new Transformer movie out too. I'd usually only have seen these types of movies when taking this children but they're too old to bother now. It's dire at the minute after Covid killed production for 2-3 years.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on May 25, 2023, 09:05:17 AM
Quote from: maddog on April 08, 2023, 08:17:58 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on February 13, 2023, 10:21:45 AM
Watched The Swimmers recently on Netflix (a true story of 2 middle class Syrians journey from Syria ultimately to Germany), a grim eye opener.

Good shout, watched last night, as you say an eye opener

Yes, enjoyed this film too. Some scenes really hit hard.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on May 26, 2023, 02:15:08 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 24, 2023, 10:24:37 PM
Don't watch the new White Men Can't Jump...

Never saw the original, so reckon I'm safe enough here.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 31, 2023, 11:05:16 PM
Watched The Covenant... really enjoyed it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Soju on June 07, 2023, 09:19:15 AM
A few Foreign Movies- that I rate very high and maybe not that well known:


Capernaum (Lebanon movie shot like a doc - crazy realistic)
A Separation (Iranian drama/ mystery)
The Hunt (Danish - Drama)
The White Ribbon (German -about the roots of Nazism)
Honeyland (North Macedonian - documentary)
Mirage (Spanish - Mystery/ Fantasy)
A Moment to Remember (Korean - Drama/ Romance -WARNING it will make you cry)
Peppermint Candy (Korean - Drama / dark -probably need to understand a bit about Korean history to fully enjoy)
Wild Tales (Argentinian - Black comedy - six short stories)
Incendies (Lebanon- Drama/Mystery)
Bleak Night (Korean - Drama)
The Invisible Guest (Spanish - Drama/Mystery)
Victoria (German - Drama/crime)
Lilya 4-Ever (Russian - Drama/crime)
Lion (Indian- Biography/drama)
Revanche  (Russian - Drama/crime)
Last Train Home (Chinese - Documentary - this film will remind you of how good you have it)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on June 07, 2023, 10:07:32 AM
Elvis was good. Have always been a big Elvis fan, bit so/so on Baz Lurhmann but he'd so much material to work with it would have been harder to mess up. Tom Hanks didnt do it for me as Col Parker, bit too Wicked witch of the West for me.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on June 07, 2023, 10:44:30 AM
Enjoyed Air.

Pretty typical of that type of film, but the good cast and pacing made it better than most of what you get these days.

Guardians 3 was fun. Took the lad and some of his mates to see it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Skeletor on June 07, 2023, 10:56:51 AM
Stay clear of The Pope's Exorcist. The acting is mediocre at best and the film isn't even scary.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2023, 11:29:54 AM
Stay clear of the worst ever (and there's been a few) 'Irish' film, Dead Shot, how it was ever allowed to be completed is beyond me and what Mark Strong was thinking when asked to do it I don't know. Woeful
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Soju on June 07, 2023, 06:04:07 PM
Quote from: Skeletor on June 07, 2023, 10:56:51 AM
Stay clear of The Pope's Exorcist. The acting is mediocre at best and the film isn't even scary.
Agree! Terrible movie
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on July 08, 2023, 01:22:00 PM
What a film I watched last night, 'Don't tell a soul'. Only new. Class act.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on July 08, 2023, 11:14:29 PM
Must be better than thr new indiana jones film.  Poor enough 5 or 6 out of 10
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on July 09, 2023, 10:25:40 PM
Spoiler posts get removed.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Olly on July 09, 2023, 10:28:14 PM
But alas I didnt say anyrhing about the film only the man behind me.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2023, 10:33:12 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 08, 2023, 11:14:29 PM
Must be better than thr new indiana jones film.  Poor enough 5 or 6 out of 10
I thought it was better than that. 7.5 for me - enjoyed all the nods to the originals.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on July 09, 2023, 10:51:49 PM
Quote from: Olly on July 09, 2023, 10:28:14 PM
But alas I didnt say anyrhing about the film only the man behind me.


Who told you I am a lass?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on July 10, 2023, 09:07:39 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2023, 10:33:12 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 08, 2023, 11:14:29 PM
Must be better than thr new indiana jones film.  Poor enough 5 or 6 out of 10
I thought it was better than that. 7.5 for me - enjoyed all the nods to the originals.

Gonna go to this by myself as my partner doesn't want to go.

As a wain, I thought going to the cinema by yourself was for losers, but as a grown-up, I relaise it shows you how strong you are.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 10, 2023, 09:22:57 AM
My Mrs takes it as a personal insult if I want to go watch a movie by myself, I've no idea why. She'll come along and watch something she's zero interest in.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on July 10, 2023, 09:23:16 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2023, 10:33:12 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 08, 2023, 11:14:29 PM
Must be better than thr new indiana jones film.  Poor enough 5 or 6 out of 10
I thought it was better than that. 7.5 for me - enjoyed all the nods to the originals.

Definitely an improvement on the last one, albeit that wouldn't have been difficult.
I thought it was fair enough, did enjoy the nods to the originals few nice touches there and was easy watched.

Difficult to follow up on the originals as they were genuine classics.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 06:21:36 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on July 10, 2023, 09:07:39 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2023, 10:33:12 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 08, 2023, 11:14:29 PM
Must be better than thr new indiana jones film.  Poor enough 5 or 6 out of 10
I thought it was better than that. 7.5 for me - enjoyed all the nods to the originals.

Gonna go to this by myself as my partner doesn't want to go.

As a wain, I thought going to the cinema by yourself was for losers, but as a grown-up, I relaise it shows you how strong you are.
Have never done it but know people who do it out of choice. Luckily my missus and I love most of the same stuff (apart from horror!).
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 10, 2023, 06:48:17 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 10, 2023, 09:22:57 AM
My Mrs takes it as a personal insult if I want to go watch a movie by myself, I've no idea why. She'll come along and watch something she's zero interest in.

It's just in case you are watching it in the back row with someone else!

My adult kids will go but generally it's a bribe!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on July 10, 2023, 06:49:50 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 09, 2023, 10:33:12 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 08, 2023, 11:14:29 PM
Must be better than thr new indiana jones film.  Poor enough 5 or 6 out of 10
I thought it was better than that. 7.5 for me - enjoyed all the nods to the originals.

I really enjoyed the new IJ film
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 11:47:38 PM
New MI is good but not the best.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 10:32:44 AM
Annihilation - what a load of rubbish. A solid 2/10 and I only give it a 2 because Natalie Portman is easy on the eye.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on July 11, 2023, 11:16:11 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 10:32:44 AM
Annihilation - what a load of rubbish. A solid 2/10 and I only give it a 2 because Natalie Portman is easy on the eye.
Tried to be too deep without the script to support it. Could have been good. But agree, one to forget.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on July 11, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 11:47:38 PM
New MI is good but not the best.

First MI  was decent. Second  was laughable. Third can't even  remember, must  have been rubbish too.  No idea how  many there  are in total , but I won't be  watching any more .

Really can't  hack smug head Cruise  . It's like watching   Jeffrey Donaldson for 2 hours
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 02:22:51 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 11, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 11:47:38 PM
New MI is good but not the best.

First MI  was decent. Second  was laughable. Third can't even  remember, must  have been rubbish too.  No idea how  many there  are in total , but I won't be  watching any more .

Really can't  hack smug head Cruise  . It's like watching   Jeffrey Donaldson for 2 hours

With you there.
Cruise doesn't translate well any more, if he ever did.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 11, 2023, 04:50:36 PM
Got the Omnipass a few weeks ago so I've been battering through the movies.

Spiderman cartoon thing - 3/10
Flash - quirky but some good things 6/10
Indiana Jones - more of the same and as expected 5/10
Elemental - keek 3/10

Going to see mission impossible tomorrow. Not expecting much.

Looking forward to Oppenheimer
Title: Re: Movie reccomendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 12, 2023, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: The Iceman on December 31, 2015, 09:22:54 PM
Bone Tomahawk 6.5/10 slow enough but had an eerie feel to it throughout which I enjoyed - some graphic scenes and very watchable
transporter refueled 6/10 - does was it says on the tin

Just after watching this! Gruesome
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 12, 2023, 09:56:55 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 11, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 11:47:38 PM
New MI is good but not the best.

First MI  was decent. Second  was laughable. Third can't even  remember, must  have been rubbish too.  No idea how  many there  are in total , but I won't be  watching any more .

Really can't  hack smug head Cruise  . It's like watching   Jeffrey Donaldson for 2 hours

The MI films have been quite good with the exception of 2 which was utter w**k. They are definitely better than the rubbish  Daniel Craig James Bond films. I liked bond when it was all a bit of fun but the more serious Craig films have been poor yet get good reviews .
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 12, 2023, 10:00:19 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on July 11, 2023, 11:16:11 AM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 11, 2023, 10:32:44 AM
Annihilation - what a load of rubbish. A solid 2/10 and I only give it a 2 because Natalie Portman is easy on the eye.
Tried to be too deep without the script to support it. Could have been good. But agree, one to forget.

I should have listened to you both, but I went with the 6.8 imdb rating.  Jesus, what a pile of shite.   2/10 with the extra star not for Portman (don't get the attraction, tbh), but for the excellent alien landscape visuals.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 12, 2023, 10:01:32 PM
Two others to avoid:

Cocaine Croc (admittedly, it's a stoner movie and I wasn't stoned).

Megan (against my better judgment, I went with the reviews that said it nailed both the comedy and horror angles.  both claims are false).
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on July 12, 2023, 10:08:35 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 12, 2023, 09:56:55 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 11, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 11:47:38 PM
New MI is good but not the best.

First MI  was decent. Second  was laughable. Third can't even  remember, must  have been rubbish too.  No idea how  many there  are in total , but I won't be  watching any more .

Really can't  hack smug head Cruise  . It's like watching   Jeffrey Donaldson for 2 hours

The MI films have been quite good with the exception of 2 which was utter w**k. They are definitely better than the rubbish  Daniel Craig James Bond films. I liked bond when it was all a bit of fun but the more serious Craig films have been poor yet get good reviews .

I've never seen  a Bond film with Craig in it .  I've no  real desire to either.  Don't know what it is about him , maybe it's what  you say ,  he's too serious looking or  something.  I grew up mainly with Moore as Bond .  A bit of a laugh , with his ludicrous one liners , and silly gadgets.

I liked the  Bourne series (not the one without Matt  Damon).  Probably the closest  to Bond  films as you'd get
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on July 12, 2023, 10:13:22 PM
MI was just OK I'd say. Enjoyed some the chase sequence but I wasn't so fussed on a lot of the fight scenes. Overall the story is grand. I'll probably go see the 2nd part when the time comes.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on July 12, 2023, 10:16:05 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 12, 2023, 09:56:55 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 11, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 11:47:38 PM
New MI is good but not the best.

First MI  was decent. Second  was laughable. Third can't even  remember, must  have been rubbish too.  No idea how  many there  are in total , but I won't be  watching any more .

Really can't  hack smug head Cruise  . It's like watching   Jeffrey Donaldson for 2 hours

The MI films have been quite good with the exception of 2 which was utter w**k. They are definitely better than the rubbish  Daniel Craig James Bond films. I liked bond when it was all a bit of fun but the more serious Craig films have been poor yet get good reviews .
Would 100% agree that second one was absolute garbage , but thought the the rest  of theMI films were good though (Also enjoyed the Craig bond films bar Quantum of Solace )
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on July 12, 2023, 10:16:36 PM
I liked Craig in Casino Royale and in Skyfall. The others were sh1te. That last one, I just gave up watching halfway through. Didn't see any compelling reason to keep watching.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on July 12, 2023, 10:44:38 PM
First Mission Impossible was good at the time. Rest been poor enough. Daniel Craig Bonds aren't amazing but definitely better than the Mission Impossibles.

New Miles Morales poor enough, thought the original was very good so had high expectations.

Watched the Hudsucker Proxy recently, really bad too.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on July 12, 2023, 10:47:14 PM
Yeah hudsucker proxy is probably  the worst Cohen Bros movie.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Blowitupref on July 12, 2023, 10:49:53 PM
Isn't Daniel Craig portrayal of James Bond closer to how Ian Fleming had him in his books?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on July 13, 2023, 11:00:41 PM
Watched a random film called Kid with a bike (ITVX - 2011 Belgian), good film, not a happy film, sad, a bit grim at times but worth the watching.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 13, 2023, 11:03:42 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on July 13, 2023, 11:00:41 PM
Watched a random film called Kid with a bike (ITVX - 2011 Belgian), good film, not a happy film, sad, a bit grim at times but worth the watching.

You're really selling it lol
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on July 13, 2023, 11:19:20 PM
Barbie purely for Margot Robbie

Will watch anything with that woman in it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Rudi on July 22, 2023, 07:29:49 PM
The Siege of Jadotville.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clarshack on July 22, 2023, 09:19:59 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 12, 2023, 09:56:55 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on July 11, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 10, 2023, 11:47:38 PM
New MI is good but not the best.

First MI  was decent. Second  was laughable. Third can't even  remember, must  have been rubbish too.  No idea how  many there  are in total , but I won't be  watching any more .

Really can't  hack smug head Cruise  . It's like watching   Jeffrey Donaldson for 2 hours

The MI films have been quite good with the exception of 2 which was utter w**k. They are definitely better than the rubbish  Daniel Craig James Bond films. I liked bond when it was all a bit of fun but the more serious Craig films have been poor yet get good reviews .

Watched the first 2 MI Films with my youngest son over the last 2 nights and they are still very good even after all these years and 2 was better than 1 imo. Watching No.3 tomorrow night but I remember not liking it at the time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Harold Disgracey on July 22, 2023, 11:46:36 PM
Oppenheimer is fantastic, brilliant performances from Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. can't say I noticed the 3 hours run time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 24, 2023, 12:41:57 AM
Oppenheimer is a serious piece of work. Probably too long but other than that I thought it was exceptional. A really interesting story, great performances, stunning visuals and sounds throughout the film as well.

Also it wasn't too complicated like some of Nolan's other films like Tenet or Inception which was a plus.

I'm not sure it would be for everyone's taste but I thought it was class and anybody will do well to stop Murphy getting the Oscar for this he was outstanding.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 24, 2023, 10:31:47 AM
Took my son to the new Spider-verse film. I thought it was very good. Looking forward to the continuation next year.

My wife took our daughter to the Barbie film at the same time.

Cinema was showing it on four screens. Place was packed out, pink everywhere. Looks like it is going to be huge! Wife said it was very good.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 24, 2023, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: J70 on July 24, 2023, 10:31:47 AM
Took my son to the new Spider-verse film. I thought it was very good. Looking forward to the continuation next year.

My wife took our daughter to the Barbie film at the same time.

Cinema was showing it on four screens. Place was packed out, pink everywhere. Looks like it is going to be huge! Wife said it was very good.

Yeah yeah  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on July 24, 2023, 12:44:04 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on July 24, 2023, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: J70 on July 24, 2023, 10:31:47 AM
Took my son to the new Spider-verse film. I thought it was very good. Looking forward to the continuation next year.

My wife took our daughter to the Barbie film at the same time.

Cinema was showing it on four screens. Place was packed out, pink everywhere. Looks like it is going to be huge! Wife said it was very good.

Yeah yeah  ;D ;)

:D

I actually would have gone to Barbie (it's supposed to be a lot of fun), but the lad was mad to see Spider-verse.

So I'll just have to wait until it hits streaming. :P
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on July 24, 2023, 01:19:37 PM
Seen Oppenheimer at the weekend, an absolute masterclass in filmmaking. Also seen mission impossible, very good blockbuster. First time in years I've been able to go see two actually good movies in the cinema in the one weekend.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 03,05,08 on July 24, 2023, 01:20:51 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on July 24, 2023, 01:19:37 PM
Seen Oppenheimer at the weekend, an absolute masterclass in filmmaking. Also seen mission impossible, very good blockbuster. First time in years I've been able to go see two actually good movies in the cinema in the one weekend.

Might even chance barbie this weekend
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 24, 2023, 03:53:31 PM
The deepest breath on Netflix. Superb!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bannside on July 24, 2023, 09:14:15 PM
Good shout Walter. 👏
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on July 24, 2023, 10:28:57 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on July 24, 2023, 01:19:37 PM
Seen Oppenheimer at the weekend, an absolute masterclass in filmmaking. Also seen mission impossible, very good blockbuster. First time in years I've been able to go see two actually good movies in the cinema in the one weekend.

I thought Oppenheimer was decent but too long. Wouldn't be saying the it's one of the best films I've ever seen. Cillian Murphy was superb though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 24, 2023, 11:33:36 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 24, 2023, 10:28:57 PM
Quote from: 03,05,08 on July 24, 2023, 01:19:37 PM
Seen Oppenheimer at the weekend, an absolute masterclass in filmmaking. Also seen mission impossible, very good blockbuster. First time in years I've been able to go see two actually good movies in the cinema in the one weekend.

I thought Oppenheimer was decent but too long. Wouldn't be saying the it's one of the best films I've ever seen. Cillian Murphy was superb though.
I've been in movies half as long that felt 3 hrs. Didn't look at the time once. Brilliant show - Robert Downey Jr. was great but a very strong cast throughout.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on July 25, 2023, 12:52:42 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 24, 2023, 03:53:31 PM
The deepest breath on Netflix. Superb!

It's a tough watch. Class though great shout Walt!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on July 30, 2023, 09:25:11 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 24, 2023, 03:53:31 PM
The deepest breath on Netflix. Superb!

Just watched, wow.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on July 30, 2023, 11:16:33 PM
Oppenheimer was ok, worth watching. Overrated just cos we've had feck all big films out in ages. Very politically heavy at the beginning

Barbie was more fun and had a few interesting undertones and messages behind all the glam
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on July 31, 2023, 01:42:18 AM
Quote from: BrotherMore6592 on July 30, 2023, 11:16:33 PM
Oppenheimer was ok, worth watching. Overrated just cos we've had feck all big films out in ages. Very politically heavy at the beginning

Barbie was more fun and had a few interesting undertones and messages behind all the glam

Agree on Oppenheimer.

I'll take your word on Barbie, don't think it's my cup of tea
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on July 31, 2023, 11:04:48 AM
Wasn't mine either
Dragged along on a rainy Sunday evening after putting her through the AIF  :-[

Not bad but a lot of nonsense in it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Mourne Red on July 31, 2023, 11:07:46 AM
Went with the other half too see Barbie, thought it was very good - Really want my own Mojo Dojo Casa House now though
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2023, 11:32:13 AM
Quote from: Mourne Red on July 31, 2023, 11:07:46 AM
Went with the other half too see Barbie, thought it was very good - Really want my own Mojo Dojo Casa House now though
No need to offer up excuses.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 31, 2023, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2023, 11:32:13 AM
Quote from: Mourne Red on July 31, 2023, 11:07:46 AM
Went with the other half too see Barbie, thought it was very good - Really want my own Mojo Dojo Casa House now though
No need to offer up excuses.

Probably forced to watch love island too
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on July 31, 2023, 12:59:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2023, 11:32:13 AM
Quote from: Mourne Red on July 31, 2023, 11:07:46 AM
Went with the other half too see Barbie, thought it was very good - Really want my own Mojo Dojo Casa House now though
No need to offer up excuses.

No man needs an excuse to watch a movie with Margot Robbie. Not ever.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 01, 2023, 12:39:39 PM
Oppenheimer.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.  When it ended I near expected everyone to give an American style round of applause. 10/10

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ONeill on August 05, 2023, 12:36:41 AM
Was disappointed with Barbie after the reviews I'd read.

Predictable after the first 10 mins. Nothing new.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: BrotherMore6592 on August 07, 2023, 10:53:58 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on August 01, 2023, 12:39:39 PM
Oppenheimer.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.  When it ended I near expected everyone to give an American style round of applause. 10/10

I think that's only Irish rugby fans in pubs who do that
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clarshack on August 07, 2023, 11:03:43 AM
Enjoyed Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning.
Had watched them all in the run up to it and
MI4 and 5 were the only forgettable ones.
MI3 was better than I remembered and MI6 Fallout
was pretty good.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clarshack on August 07, 2023, 11:05:27 AM
Enjoyed the new Indiana Jones as well.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 07, 2023, 11:12:51 AM
New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Awful.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on August 07, 2023, 11:31:50 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 07, 2023, 11:03:43 AM
Enjoyed Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning.
Had watched them all in the run up to it and
MI4 and 5 were the only forgettable ones.
MI3 was better than I remembered and MI6 Fallout
was pretty good.

MI3 was fantastic. Philip Seymour Hoffman was terrifying in it. Best villain of the entire series by a country mile
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 07, 2023, 12:26:38 PM
Watched an oldie (ish) last night with my teenage daughter to see what she'd think of it.
Little Miss Sunshine - it's still as good as I remembered and my daughter loved it.

Really pokes a finger of ridicule at the beauty pageant business in the US towards the end which was funny.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clarshack on August 07, 2023, 12:40:39 PM
Quote from: gallsman on August 07, 2023, 11:31:50 AM
Quote from: clarshack on August 07, 2023, 11:03:43 AM
Enjoyed Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning.
Had watched them all in the run up to it and
MI4 and 5 were the only forgettable ones.
MI3 was better than I remembered and MI6 Fallout
was pretty good.

MI3 was fantastic. Philip Seymour Hoffman was terrifying in it. Best villain of the entire series by a country mile

Yes he was.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 07, 2023, 06:34:43 PM
New Mario and spiderman both really bad.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2023, 06:55:16 PM
Watched Kandahar on Prime last night. Standard Gerard Butler fare - not terrible and not great.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 07, 2023, 08:22:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2023, 06:55:16 PM
Watched Kandahar on Prime last night. Standard Gerard Butler fare - not terrible and not great.

Decent watch
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: LC on August 07, 2023, 08:27:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2023, 06:55:16 PM
Watched Kandahar on Prime last night. Standard Gerard Butler fare - not terrible and not great.

Agree, watched The Covenant the other week with Jack Gyllenhaal, not bad.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 07, 2023, 08:31:44 PM
Quote from: LC on August 07, 2023, 08:27:08 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 07, 2023, 06:55:16 PM
Watched Kandahar on Prime last night. Standard Gerard Butler fare - not terrible and not great.

Agree, watched The Covenant the other week with Jack Gyllenhaal, not bad.

Very good the Covenant also another Afghan war film were lads are caught in a minefield, true story! Who'd be a soldier!!!?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on August 07, 2023, 08:48:32 PM
Seen the new mission impossible over the weekend. Didn't think it would ever end
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on August 07, 2023, 08:56:03 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on August 07, 2023, 08:48:32 PM
Seen the new mission impossible over the weekend. Didn't think it would ever end

Don't forget it's only part 1!!  ;D ;D ;D
Part 2 out next year.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 08, 2023, 09:35:16 PM
There was a free movie in the park event near us at the weekend. They showed Back to the Future. I haven't seen it in forever and I had forgot most of it, so it was like seeing it for the first time. Holds up very well today. Fantastic film, well worth a revisit. Myself and herself have agreed we need to watch the trilogy again. I remember seeing part 2, but not part 3. Looks forward to getting caught up.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on August 26, 2023, 10:59:19 AM
Watched 'The Weekend AWay' on Netflix. Really enjoyed. Some good twists.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on August 26, 2023, 01:44:06 PM
Maybe recommended before but The Founder is on Netflix. A brilliant movie based on creation of McDonald's.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 26, 2023, 03:14:59 PM
Just watched neverending story on iplayer. Saw it as a kid and loved it so thought I would give it a go nearly 40 yrs later. I can honestly say it is utter shite. No idea how it has a rating of 84% on rotten tomatoes
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 26, 2023, 03:26:21 PM
One of the few films I saw in the cinema as a bairn back in the day Jonny. Always intended to revisit. Maybe won't bother lolol
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 26, 2023, 04:14:01 PM
Don't. Even the catchy limahl tune they just cut off mid flow when the credits end  :o
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 26, 2023, 04:15:34 PM
Scandalous! 😀😀
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 26, 2023, 04:19:58 PM
Exactly ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on August 26, 2023, 05:12:39 PM
Tbh I thought it was sh1te back in the day.  Maybe I'll enjoy it now
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2023, 09:59:16 PM
Watched an old movie called Song for a Raggy Boy. About a reformatory for boys run by priests! Blood boiling by the end of it!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2023, 10:38:18 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2023, 09:59:16 PM
Watched an old movie called Song for a Raggy Boy. About a reformatory for boys run by priests! Blood boiling by the end of it!

Aidan Quinn?

Seriously a cracking film
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2023, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2023, 10:38:18 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2023, 09:59:16 PM
Watched an old movie called Song for a Raggy Boy. About a reformatory for boys run by priests! Blood boiling by the end of it!

Aidan Quinn?

Seriously a cracking film

Yeah! Very good actor indeed!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 27, 2023, 11:18:20 PM
Went through a few Itish films last month that I'd never saw before, Raggy Boy being one. The others were The Magdalene Sisters, Angela's Ashes, The Commitments and The Crying Game.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2023, 11:25:28 PM
Never seen the Commitments? Thought that be a given Irish film

Some cracking Irish films over the years, and some serious dung

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on August 27, 2023, 11:45:34 PM
One of the  best Irish films I've   seen is 'This is my father'.  James Caan,  Aidan Quinn , John Cusack

Well worth a  watch.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 28, 2023, 01:12:27 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2023, 11:25:28 PM
Never seen the Commitments? Thought that be a given Irish film

Some cracking Irish films over the years, and some serious dung

The Field was one I watched last month too.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: maigheo on August 28, 2023, 02:41:40 AM
Good call on 'This is my Father'.  Excellent film.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ClubScene13 on August 28, 2023, 09:34:05 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 28, 2023, 01:12:27 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2023, 11:25:28 PM
Never seen the Commitments? Thought that be a given Irish film

Some cracking Irish films over the years, and some serious dung

The Field was one I watched last month too.

Unreal, a classic
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Smokin Joe on August 28, 2023, 02:47:09 PM
The Snapper was another great Irish film
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on August 29, 2023, 12:15:14 PM
Ok so from my recent runs to the cinema...

Barbie, as expected, very weird and a pile of tripe but Margot Robbie is in it so....

Blue Beetle – the worst movie I have seen in quite a while. One to avoid. My kids somehow enjoyed it though.

Haunted Mansion – grand. Some funny bits as expected with a Disney show.  Worth the trip with the family.

Gran Turismo – thoroughly enjoyed this.  I was actually surprised that it turned out to be a decent show.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: naka on August 29, 2023, 01:42:23 PM
still enjoy High Fidelity with jack black and John Cusack
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 29, 2023, 02:12:34 PM
Prob should start a new thread but - actors who annoy the fcuk outa ye?!

I'll start with jack black, plenty seem to like him but I pretty much won't watch anything with him in it. Just find him ott and annoying
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 29, 2023, 02:14:31 PM
Jason Bateman. (though I fought through it and still loved ozark)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 29, 2023, 02:22:59 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 29, 2023, 02:14:31 PM
Jason Bateman. (though I fought through it and still loved ozark)

Lately Nic Cage, he's awful
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: maddog on August 29, 2023, 02:56:24 PM
Jim Carey always got on my wick
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on August 29, 2023, 02:58:02 PM
As above: Jim Carey, Jack Black.

Also, Meryl Streep.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: imtommygunn on August 29, 2023, 03:03:16 PM
Quote from: maddog on August 29, 2023, 02:56:24 PM
Jim Carey always got on my wick

Him too. Hard to watch much he's in.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Square Ball on August 29, 2023, 04:04:39 PM
Quote from: maddog on August 29, 2023, 02:56:24 PM
Jim Carey always got on my wick

mine too, and Mcaulay Culkin is another one, OK bar Home Alone 1
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on August 29, 2023, 09:26:51 PM
Tom Cruise , smug git
Justin Timberlake ,  smug git
Robin Williams ,  couldn't stand all those  stupid voices he did and all that  hyperactive  dicking about. Was like a big  hairy child

Also, not  fussed on Brad Pitt.  A bit of a tit.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 29, 2023, 09:32:04 PM
Angelina Jolie, constantly pouting in every film.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on August 29, 2023, 09:33:38 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 29, 2023, 09:26:51 PM
Tom Cruise , smug git
Justin Timberlake ,  smug git
Robin Williams ,  couldn't stand all those  stupid voices he did and all that  hyperactive  dicking about. Was like a big  hairy child

Also, not  fussed on Brad Pitt.  A bit of a tit.

You forgot the biggest tit of all...Mike Myers
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on August 29, 2023, 09:38:03 PM
Sandra Bullock is another deal-breaker for me.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on August 29, 2023, 09:53:14 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on August 29, 2023, 09:33:38 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on August 29, 2023, 09:26:51 PM
Tom Cruise , smug git
Justin Timberlake ,  smug git
Robin Williams ,  couldn't stand all those  stupid voices he did and all that  hyperactive  dicking about. Was like a big  hairy child

Also, not  fussed on Brad Pitt.  A bit of a tit.

You forgot the biggest tit of all...Mike Myers

Ah now , that's akin to  blasphemy   ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on August 29, 2023, 11:32:54 PM
Just after coming across the Covenant on Amazon Prime , really enjoyed it , Jake Gyllenhaal is good in it (,as per usual )
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 29, 2023, 11:41:38 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on August 29, 2023, 11:32:54 PM
Just after coming across the Covenant on Amazon Prime , really enjoyed it , Jake Gyllenhaal is good in it (,as per usual )

As is the Afghan
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 29, 2023, 11:43:49 PM
I thought the new indy Jones was good fun despite the mixed reviews. The CGI at the start was a bit ropey though felt I was playing an Xbox game but other than that an enjoyable watch.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on August 30, 2023, 12:03:14 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on August 29, 2023, 09:38:03 PM
Sandra Bullock is another deal-breaker for me.

Yeah, my best mate absolutely hates her! Never took any notice of her myself - good or bad.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Blowitupref on August 30, 2023, 12:47:27 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 29, 2023, 03:03:16 PM
Quote from: maddog on August 29, 2023, 02:56:24 PM
Jim Carey always got on my wick

Him too. Hard to watch much he's in.

Have you watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? a change from the normal roles he played.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 30, 2023, 11:14:59 AM
Starting to feel like this needs its own thread.

Certainly Tom Cruise in recent years really puts me off. But I loved the 90s stuff....and risky business.
Jim Carey, I don't like.

I don't mind Jack Black, though some of his stuff is pure bile. I liked School of Rock and Gullivers Travels, hated Pick of destiny.

Nicolas Cage is woeful.

Gerard Butler....seems to have become a caricature of an actor and everything he does now just feels low budget.

Emma Thompson...can't bring myself to like her but I've watched Nanny McPhee that many times with the kids it might be what has put me off her.


Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: jcpen on August 30, 2023, 11:20:30 AM
Jamie Dornan
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on August 30, 2023, 03:22:35 PM
Quote from: jcpen on August 30, 2023, 11:20:30 AM
Jamie Dornan

+1
Crap actor.

I watch some spy movie with him and Gal Gadot (easy on the eye) last week. Poor enough fare.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 30, 2023, 08:18:21 PM
Marc Walberg. Stealing a living as an actor.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2023, 11:40:21 PM
I think Dornan is an ok actor he's just in a lot of shite films!

I liked him in the Fall and also Anthropoid. There was a Ozzie show as well which was decent.

That Heart of Stone film on Netflix was tripe!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 31, 2023, 08:40:35 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 30, 2023, 11:40:21 PM
I think Dornan is an ok actor he's just in a lot of shite films!

I liked him in the Fall and also Anthropoid. There was a Ozzie show as well which was decent.

That Heart of Stone film on Netflix was tripe!

I think Dornan is fine. Jadotville was a good film. I think that 50 shades crap will haunt him though but I'm sure he got paid well for it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: naka on August 31, 2023, 09:54:01 AM
tbf with Jamie Dornan, 50 shades catipulted him into the main stream so was a good gig for publicity
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on August 31, 2023, 10:24:07 AM
I like Dornan and Wahlberg. Gadot is another annoying actor though - overrated looks wise and an accent that goes through you.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 31, 2023, 10:53:49 AM
The good think about Dornan is he is one of themmuns that wants a UI ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2023, 11:08:35 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on August 31, 2023, 10:24:07 AM
I like Dornan and Wahlberg. Gadot is another annoying actor though - overrated looks wise and an accent that goes through you.
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She could go through me well enough with that accent

Acting wise, yes I get that  ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Rudi on October 27, 2023, 10:17:31 AM
Watched "A Good Person" with Morgan Freeman, about connections, tragedy & addiction. Would recommend it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on October 27, 2023, 11:43:22 AM
Anyone watched the new DiCaprio one? Killers of the Flower Moon
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on October 27, 2023, 12:30:36 PM
Watched Old Dads on Netflix there... Nobody else should!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on October 27, 2023, 02:00:36 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 27, 2023, 11:43:22 AMAnyone watched the new DiCaprio one? Killers of the Flower Moon

Hoping to fit it in this week.  3 and a half hours. Large amount of popcorn required
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 02, 2023, 10:55:10 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on October 27, 2023, 02:00:36 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on October 27, 2023, 11:43:22 AMAnyone watched the new DiCaprio one? Killers of the Flower Moon

Hoping to fit it in this week.  3 and a half hours. Large amount of popcorn required

It feels every bit of that time. There are some outstanding scenes and performances but also it feels dragged out sometimes.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 05, 2023, 12:05:03 AM
Just back from Killers of the Flower moon.

It looks great, the acting's great and the story is great. It didn't need 3.5hours to tell it though.

The story was very drawn out covering every nook and cranny of it and just got tiresome at the 3hr mark. I could handle it with The Godfather or Oppenheimer but the story here didn't need to take that long.

It's not a cinematic masterpiece or an action packed storyline 2.5 hrs would have been more than enough but if you can handle the exceptionally long time it's a good watch.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on November 18, 2023, 08:59:15 AM
Watched Oppenheimer, too long and nothing special. 6 out of 10 at best.

The Creator was visually amazing, was very good but could have been better. 7 out of 10.

The Killer, expected more, bit like a film version of Dexter, only assassin instead of forensics expert. 6 out of 10.

The Whale, better than expected. 7 out of 10.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on November 18, 2023, 09:40:59 AM
Dead Mans Shoes on Film4 tonight for anyone who's never seen/fancies a rewatch

Edit - it appears I have misinformationed you all lolol. But it is available for download via Sky (if anyone cares haha)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2023, 07:23:20 PM
Any takers for Napoleon yet?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on November 18, 2023, 08:56:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2023, 07:23:20 PMAny takers for Napoleon yet?
Not tonight Antoine.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2023, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 18, 2023, 08:56:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 18, 2023, 07:23:20 PMAny takers for Napoleon yet?
Not tonight Antoine.
;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on November 20, 2023, 11:28:38 AM
Watched a few films recently.

Manodrome - About a vulnerable adult getting recruited by a celibacy cult. It was weird and not that good. A shit Fight Club 3/10

The Killer - Inane shite. Boring plot with little dialogue and a crap storyline. A shit John Wick. 4/10

The Burial - Good craic with an interesting story. It's not going to win any Oscars but it was a good story a solid 7.5/10

Pain Hustlers - It was grand and passed some time without massively offending me. Dopesick is better 6/10

Nyad - Really interesting story about an interesting character. It maybe isn't everyone's cup of tea but I enjoyed it. 7/10

Fargo - Rewatched it after maybe 15 years. It's class if you haven't seen it you should watch it. If you have you should watch it again! 9/10



Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on November 20, 2023, 01:16:22 PM
Watched all the original Planet of the Apes movies recently, first one still a classic, rest got worse as the sequels progressed.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on November 21, 2023, 02:01:06 PM
The Marvels wasn't as bad I expected it to be. Nowhere near Thor: Love and Thunder levels of sh*t.  In fact it was ok.

I went to the Maxx to see it.  I counted 10 people in such a huge cinema. If that's a reflection of it's sales then it cant be doing well.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PM
Going to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PMGoing to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Keep us posted. It could be another of these ones that critic's love and Joe Public isn't fussed on.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PMGoing to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Keep us posted. It could be another of these ones that critic's love and Joe Public isn't fussed on.

I'd like to see it in the cinema but....

There's absolutely no way I could convince her to go.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: jcpen on November 21, 2023, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PMGoing to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Keep us posted. It could be another of these ones that critic's love and Joe Public isn't fussed on.

I'd like to see it in the cinema but....

There's absolutely no way I could convince her to go.
Go on your own?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: jcpen on November 21, 2023, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PMGoing to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Keep us posted. It could be another of these ones that critic's love and Joe Public isn't fussed on.

I'd like to see it in the cinema but....

There's absolutely no way I could convince her to go.
Go on your own?

I've just convinced her.. but it's the Avenue in Belfast with food and drinks.. so be a few quid!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on November 21, 2023, 10:19:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: jcpen on November 21, 2023, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PMGoing to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Keep us posted. It could be another of these ones that critic's love and Joe Public isn't fussed on.

I'd like to see it in the cinema but....

There's absolutely no way I could convince her to go.
Go on your own?

I've just convinced her.. but it's the Avenue in Belfast with food and drinks.. so be a few quid!!

Well worth it. If I can get a babysitter that's a Sunday afternoon date!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 10:39:30 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on November 21, 2023, 10:19:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: jcpen on November 21, 2023, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PMGoing to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Keep us posted. It could be another of these ones that critic's love and Joe Public isn't fussed on.

I'd like to see it in the cinema but....

There's absolutely no way I could convince her to go.
Go on your own?

I've just convinced her.. but it's the Avenue in Belfast with food and drinks.. so be a few quid!!

Well worth it. If I can get a babysitter that's a Sunday afternoon date!
Is that place good? I just picture  that the seats are a bit manky after being open a while.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on November 23, 2023, 08:13:58 PM
Never did the cinema myself but for a show like napoleon that she wouldn't be interested in I am genuinely considering it
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clonian on November 24, 2023, 09:16:23 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on November 23, 2023, 08:13:58 PMNever did the cinema myself but for a show like napoleon that she wouldn't be interested in I am genuinely considering it

I went to one of the Hobbit shows on my own when it came out. Had 3 kids under 4 at home and the 3.5hrs of peace was like therapy ;D
Sure you don't even have to go ask for a single ticket now
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on November 24, 2023, 11:45:19 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 21, 2023, 02:01:06 PMThe Marvels wasn't as bad I expected it to be. Nowhere near Thor: Love and Thunder levels of sh*t.  In fact it was ok.

I went to the Maxx to see it.  I counted 10 people in such a huge cinema. If that's a reflection of it's sales then it cant be doing well.

Same when I took my son in NYC two weeks ago. I believe that chain only has an odd showing now, just two weeks after opening.

I thought it was enjoyable, especially that young Pakistani-American character who was brilliantly played. Ending was a bit weak, but overall it was much better than some of the stuff Marvel have been putting out the past few years, Guardians excepted (the Black Panther sequel was promising but way too long).

From what I've seen, a lot of the backlash against this particular movie is down to misogyny and an irrational dislike of Brie Larson for some reason.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 24, 2023, 02:46:34 PM
Quote from: J70 on November 24, 2023, 11:45:19 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on November 21, 2023, 02:01:06 PMThe Marvels wasn't as bad I expected it to be. Nowhere near Thor: Love and Thunder levels of sh*t.  In fact it was ok.

I went to the Maxx to see it.  I counted 10 people in such a huge cinema. If that's a reflection of it's sales then it cant be doing well.

Same when I took my son in NYC two weeks ago. I believe that chain only has an odd showing now, just two weeks after opening.

I thought it was enjoyable, especially that young Pakistani-American character who was brilliantly played. Ending was a bit weak, but overall it was much better than some of the stuff Marvel have been putting out the past few years, Guardians excepted (the Black Panther sequel was promising but way too long).

From what I've seen, a lot of the backlash against this particular movie is down to misogyny and an irrational dislike of Brie Larson for some reason.

Shes great, she's in Lesson in Chemistry, which Wobbler I think put me onto 
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Orior on November 24, 2023, 05:03:39 PM
Went to see Napoleon. First time in the cinema for about 40 years, and I really enjoyed it.

I would recommend it, but better if you go in with a little knowledge of Robisphere, the Directory, Tallyrand etc.

The battle of Austerlitz looked a bit simplified, but then it probably needed cut the battles would be made the film 5 hours.

Actually, I would watch it a second time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 24, 2023, 07:58:45 PM
Going Sunday!!
Quote from: Orior on November 24, 2023, 05:03:39 PMWent to see Napoleon. First time in the cinema for about 40 years, and I really enjoyed it.

I would recommend it, but better if you go in with a little knowledge of Robisphere, the Directory, Tallyrand etc.

The battle of Austerlitz looked a bit simplified, but then it probably needed cut the battles would be made the film 5 hours.

Actually, I would watch it a second time.

Quote from: Orior on November 24, 2023, 05:03:39 PMWent to see Napoleon. First time in the cinema for about 40 years, and I really enjoyed it.

I would recommend it, but better if you go in with a little knowledge of Robisphere, the Directory, Tallyrand etc.

The battle of Austerlitz looked a bit simplified, but then it probably needed cut the battles would be made the film 5 hours.

Actually, I would watch it a second time.


Going Sunday vip style at The Avenue, it's pricey as feck but sure the worlds gone to f**k so just enjoy it!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on November 29, 2023, 02:51:53 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 10:39:30 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on November 21, 2023, 10:19:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 08:37:20 PM
Quote from: jcpen on November 21, 2023, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 21, 2023, 07:33:09 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 21, 2023, 03:19:01 PMGoing to see Napoleon on Friday. Looks unreal from the trailers but hearing mixed reviews.
Keep us posted. It could be another of these ones that critic's love and Joe Public isn't fussed on.

I'd like to see it in the cinema but....

There's absolutely no way I could convince her to go.
Go on your own?

I've just convinced her.. but it's the Avenue in Belfast with food and drinks.. so be a few quid!!

Well worth it. If I can get a babysitter that's a Sunday afternoon date!
Is that place good? I just picture  that the seats are a bit manky after being open a while.



No, was pretty clean and we were happy with it. Service good but not cheap
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JimStynes on November 29, 2023, 03:06:23 PM
I loved the Avenue for a one off. Wouldn't go there everytime I wanted to see a film but would definitely go back for a big movie release. I went to see Napoleon and thought it was good. Can't see it making the all time great list but I am definitely glad I went to see it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 29, 2023, 10:43:32 PM
Yes,  went went Sunday night splurged out and had a decent 'date' night food was decent considering.

Nothing manky either, as for the film Napoleon, decent enough and a live story to keep her happy, it went by quick enough.

Size proportion done very well as I'd say Phoenix is nearly 5"9?

Headed to Maddens for a swifty at the end!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 06, 2023, 09:16:37 AM
I went to see Napoleon last night myself. Overall I enjoyed it.  There are some very good scenes and I actually enjoyed the battle of Austerlitz.  I had to go and google the battle again when I got home as I don't remember reading that it was all in the snow.  A bit of artistic license there.

As expected though, it came across as a bit of an overview at times.  As it tried to skim through so much, I felt that apart from Napoleon and Josephine the characters lacked any depth. That was always going to be very difficult. His life would be more suited to a long running series.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 06, 2023, 09:28:12 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 06, 2023, 09:16:37 AMI went to see Napoleon last night myself. Overall I enjoyed it.  There are some very good scenes and I actually enjoyed the battle of Austerlitz.  I had to go and google the battle again when I got home as I don't remember reading that it was all in the snow.  A bit of artistic license there.

As expected though, it came across as a bit of an overview at times.  As it tried to skim through so much, I felt that apart from Napoleon and Josephine the characters lacked any depth. That was always going to be very difficult. His life would be more suited to a long running series.

Yeah, for a film that was over two and a half hours, it still lacked depth on things, it did require the romance to keep the other half from falling asleep. But agreed, there is so much during that period that was skimmed over that it probably needs a series to get that depth out there

But I also enjoyed it too and the time went by quick enough
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: time ticking away on December 06, 2023, 09:57:27 AM
Anyone go to see Saltburn.

2 wasted hours
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 06, 2023, 10:12:07 AM
The Men Who Stare at Goats - pure dung.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 06, 2023, 12:57:06 PM
Watched When Evil Lurks the other night.  Effective little horror movie from Argentina.  Reminded me of a long episode of Hammer House of Horror from the 80s.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on December 06, 2023, 01:11:25 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on November 18, 2023, 08:59:15 AMWatched Oppenheimer, too long and nothing special. 6 out of 10 at best.

The Creator was visually amazing, was very good but could have been better. 7 out of 10.

The Killer, expected more, bit like a film version of Dexter, only assassin instead of forensics expert. 6 out of 10.

The Whale, better than expected. 7 out of 10.


The killer was the biggest pile of balls ever I watched. I didn't have a clue what was going on.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2023, 07:45:43 PM
Killers of the Flower Moon pretty average. Actually considering its length I would say poor enough.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2023, 11:36:47 PM
Just finished Leave The World Behind. 7/10. I liked it better than the missus.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on December 09, 2023, 11:40:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2023, 11:36:47 PMJust finished Leave The World Behind. 7/10. I liked it better than the missus.

Bit harsh to like a movie over your missus...
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2023, 11:52:37 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on December 09, 2023, 11:40:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 09, 2023, 11:36:47 PMJust finished Leave The World Behind. 7/10. I liked it better than the missus.

Bit harsh to like a movie over your missus...
;D  ;D  and also true  ;)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PM
Really enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 10, 2023, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PMReally enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.
Me too. The ending didn't bother me but that's what annoyed the wife.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 10, 2023, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 10, 2023, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PMReally enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.
Me too. The ending didn't bother me but that's what annoyed the wife.

Watched it last night, felt it needed something else, but not the worst film
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 11, 2023, 09:05:25 AM
I went at the weekend and saw the new Hunger Games film, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.  It was about a 5/10 for me.  Good for a family outting.

I had set out to read this book about a year or so ago.  I really enjoyed the 1st half of it and then I actually gave up on in as I began to lose interest when there was a shift in the story.  Unsurprisingly I felt the film went downhill in a similar way.

Still, if you enjoyed the Hunger Games series it is interesting to see how the Donald Sutherland character Snow becomes the person he is.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 11, 2023, 09:28:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 10, 2023, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 10, 2023, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PMReally enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.
Me too. The ending didn't bother me but that's what annoyed the wife.

Watched it last night, felt it needed something else, but not the worst film

I'd agree. It just seemed to run out of steam a bit. It was really tense for a large part of the movie, then they just summed the whole thing up in about 2 mins at the end. Perhaps there'll be a sequel? Kind of set up for one...
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 11, 2023, 09:50:59 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 11, 2023, 09:05:25 AMI went at the weekend and saw the new Hunger Games film, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.  It was about a 5/10 for me.  Good for a family outting.

I had set out to read this book about a year or so ago.  I really enjoyed the 1st half of it and then I actually gave up on in as I began to lose interest when there was a shift in the story.  Unsurprisingly I felt the film went downhill in a similar way.

Still, if you enjoyed the Hunger Games series it is interesting to see how the Donald Sutherland character Snow becomes the person he is.

Yeah, will give it a go as the daughter is into this, I enjoyed the first ones, just a good excuse to hit the cinema with the kids, well, she's 22 lol!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clonian on December 11, 2023, 10:06:08 AM
Took the kids to see Wonka yesterday. It's a nice, feel good type of movie for anyone to watch. Everyone enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 11, 2023, 09:52:26 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 11, 2023, 09:28:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 10, 2023, 06:32:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 10, 2023, 01:54:50 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PMReally enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.
Me too. The ending didn't bother me but that's what annoyed the wife.

Watched it last night, felt it needed something else, but not the worst film

I'd agree. It just seemed to run out of steam a bit. It was really tense for a large part of the movie, then they just summed the whole thing up in about 2 mins at the end. Perhaps there'll be a sequel? Kind of set up for one...

Went on Wikipedia after watching it and no mention of a sequel, think the book was only written recently.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 15, 2023, 11:15:50 PM
Quote from: clonian on December 11, 2023, 10:06:08 AMTook the kids to see Wonka yesterday. It's a nice, feel good type of movie for anyone to watch. Everyone enjoyed it.

Well impressed with Wonka. In fact, for a family movie it's the best I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on December 16, 2023, 02:02:19 PM
OK for a 6 year old then LurganBlue? Can't help but remember the darker versions of willy wonka which would be a but much for that age group
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 17, 2023, 11:17:17 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on December 16, 2023, 02:02:19 PMOK for a 6 year old then LurganBlue? Can't help but remember the darker versions of willy wonka which would be a but much for that age group

Yep, no problem for a 6 year old.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Delgany 2nds on December 17, 2023, 12:02:53 PM
Diary of a Wimpy kid - Christmas edition ( disney+ )- to be avoided as it reveals the secret of santa, for older children
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bannside on December 17, 2023, 07:37:15 PM
Kin on BBCi player. Great series...
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 17, 2023, 08:27:13 PM
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on December 17, 2023, 12:02:53 PMDiary of a Wimpy kid - Christmas edition ( disney+ )- to be avoided as it reveals the secret of santa, for older children

Cheers for the heads up.
Bit of a blunder that for a movie aimed at kids.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 17, 2023, 09:04:08 PM
Agree with everyone else on Wonka I thought it was fantastic!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 17, 2023, 09:21:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 17, 2023, 08:27:13 PM
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on December 17, 2023, 12:02:53 PMDiary of a Wimpy kid - Christmas edition ( disney+ )- to be avoided as it reveals the secret of santa, for older children

Cheers for the heads up.
Bit of a blunder that for a movie aimed at kids.
Felt nostalgic last year and watched The Gremlins with the kids. Some significant nods in that film too and we didn't notice them as kids.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Blowitupref on December 17, 2023, 09:43:28 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 17, 2023, 09:21:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 17, 2023, 08:27:13 PM
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on December 17, 2023, 12:02:53 PMDiary of a Wimpy kid - Christmas edition ( disney+ )- to be avoided as it reveals the secret of santa, for older children

Cheers for the heads up.
Bit of a blunder that for a movie aimed at kids.
Felt nostalgic last year and watched The Gremlins with the kids. Some significant nods in that film too and we didn't notice them as kids.
Like this story https://youtu.be/ueVPUsyrT0s?si=mhTqlDnEhku5Wbtd
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 17, 2023, 10:06:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 17, 2023, 09:21:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 17, 2023, 08:27:13 PM
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on December 17, 2023, 12:02:53 PMDiary of a Wimpy kid - Christmas edition ( disney+ )- to be avoided as it reveals the secret of santa, for older children

Cheers for the heads up.
Bit of a blunder that for a movie aimed at kids.
Felt nostalgic last year and watched The Gremlins with the kids. Some significant nods in that film too and we didn't notice them as kids.

Such as?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 17, 2023, 10:51:24 PM
Violent Night is a bit of a mind fcuk as even though Santa is real in the movie the father of the main kid says that he isn't real and that they have been leaving presents instead of Santa at Christmas time because he doesn't exist. It's kind of left open that Santa only leaves presents to those who are on the nice list in which that kid's parents weren't on when they were kids.  Bit of explaining to do but then again young kids shouldn't be watching this film as it is quite violent as per the title. Hopper from Stranger Things is good as Santa.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: clarshack on December 17, 2023, 10:55:32 PM
It's been a while since I've watched Bad Santa. Does it give up the secret?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on December 18, 2023, 01:14:57 AM
Watched Miracle on 34th Street recently and its basic premise is that we have no proof that god is real but we know he is... ditto for Santa!

Eldest is 9 so had plenty of questions and I think we batted them away well enough but it was annoying to have to!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 18, 2023, 03:16:57 AM
Should be asking questions at 9, so maybe the movie did its job?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 18, 2023, 09:38:58 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 17, 2023, 10:06:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 17, 2023, 09:21:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 17, 2023, 08:27:13 PM
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on December 17, 2023, 12:02:53 PMDiary of a Wimpy kid - Christmas edition ( disney+ )- to be avoided as it reveals the secret of santa, for older children

Cheers for the heads up.
Bit of a blunder that for a movie aimed at kids.
Felt nostalgic last year and watched The Gremlins with the kids. Some significant nods in that film too and we didn't notice them as kids.

Such as?

Character tells a story and ends it by saying "And that's how I found out that there is no Santa Claus"
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 18, 2023, 10:10:30 AM
Quote from: clarshack on December 17, 2023, 10:51:24 PMViolent Night is a bit of a mind fcuk as even though Santa is real in the movie the father of the main kid says that he isn't real and that they have been leaving presents instead of Santa at Christmas time because he doesn't exist. It's kind of left open that Santa only leaves presents to those who are on the nice list in which that kid's parents weren't on when they were kids.  Bit of explaining to do but then again young kids shouldn't be watching this film as it is quite violent as per the title. Hopper from Stranger Things is good as Santa.

No one who isn't at least a teen should be watching that film. ;D

I'll never listen to the Bryan Adams Christmas song the same way again after the scene of Santa and his sledgehammer taking out that team of mercenaries!

I think there was an angle too that he only delivered to believers.

Fun film!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 18, 2023, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 18, 2023, 09:38:58 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on December 17, 2023, 10:06:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 17, 2023, 09:21:32 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on December 17, 2023, 08:27:13 PM
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on December 17, 2023, 12:02:53 PMDiary of a Wimpy kid - Christmas edition ( disney+ )- to be avoided as it reveals the secret of santa, for older children

Cheers for the heads up.
Bit of a blunder that for a movie aimed at kids.
Felt nostalgic last year and watched The Gremlins with the kids. Some significant nods in that film too and we didn't notice them as kids.

Such as?

Character tells a story and ends it by saying "And that's how I found out that there is no Santa Claus"

Oh, I  never picked up  on that , and I would have been  a believer when  I first seen it

Mrs Deagle always  scared me more than the gremlins did  as a youngster   ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on December 18, 2023, 10:29:20 AM
Quote from: bannside on December 17, 2023, 07:37:15 PMKin on BBCi player. Great series...

superb. WatChed it when it was on RTE
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ShutterinbyDayGAAbyNight on December 18, 2023, 11:41:50 AM
Planes, Trains and Automobiles best Christmas movie IMO. Die hard second  ;)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 18, 2023, 11:45:05 AM
Quote from: ShutterinbyDayGAAbyNight on December 18, 2023, 11:41:50 AMPlanes, Trains and Automobiles best Christmas movie IMO. Die hard second  ;)

Planes, Trains... is a Thanksgiving film!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on December 18, 2023, 03:55:01 PM
Quote from: ShutterinbyDayGAAbyNight on December 18, 2023, 11:41:50 AMPlanes, Trains and Automobiles best Christmas movie IMO. Die hard second  ;)

Both  are great movies alright

Scrooged has to be up  there too. Have to stop and  watch the first two Home  Alone's too if they're on
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on December 18, 2023, 04:14:24 PM
Quote from: ShutterinbyDayGAAbyNight on December 18, 2023, 11:41:50 AMPlanes, Trains and Automobiles best Christmas movie IMO. Die hard second  ;)

Great show. Haven't watched in a while. Those aren't pillows.....

Hard to look past Its a Wonderful Life for pure schmalz all the same
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 18, 2023, 04:33:49 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 17, 2023, 10:51:24 PMViolent Night is a bit of a mind fcuk as even though Santa is real in the movie the father of the main kid says that he isn't real and that they have been leaving presents instead of Santa at Christmas time because he doesn't exist. It's kind of left open that Santa only leaves presents to those who are on the nice list in which that kid's parents weren't on when they were kids.  Bit of explaining to do but then again young kids shouldn't be watching this film as it is quite violent as per the title. Hopper from Stranger Things is good as Santa.

I loved it!
My older kids loved it too. Good fun but def not for the younger audience. Teenagers+
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on December 18, 2023, 04:36:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2023, 01:14:57 AMWatched Miracle on 34th Street recently and its basic premise is that we have no proof that god is real but we know he is... ditto for Santa!

Eldest is 9 so had plenty of questions and I think we batted them away well enough but it was annoying to have to!

Yeah Miracle on 34th street plays very close to the line. I try to avoid it in our house.
Love the home alone movies, the first Nativity movie, Polar Express, Fred Claus, The Santa Clause.
Havent watched It's a wonderful life in years but might wheel it out.

Christmas Chronicles movies on Netflix are actually good too.
There's some new christmas movie with Eddie Murphy in it on Prime, by 6 year old has watched it about 4 times but I haven't seen it myself.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2023, 04:41:25 PM
Took the kids ( adult kids lol) to the Avenue the other night to watch Home Alone

Place bunged, was like a talk-a-long

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 19, 2023, 03:58:55 AM
Stuck home today.  Watched two really nice horror flicks. 

Anything for Jackson, like Heritage with a sense of humor, really well acted, nice little story. 8/10

Sissy. Revenge thriller. Influencer/bully from past, Aussie flick. Really good. 7/10, would be higher except for some really poor decisions from characters given what you later learn about them.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 19, 2023, 02:13:30 PM
Watched Beasts of no nation the other day.... Kid soldiers, tough at times
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on December 19, 2023, 03:41:57 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PMReally enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.

Surely this was a part 1 or something? It had a feeling of the show "Lost" about it.  Exchange the deer for a random polar bear...
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2023, 08:46:07 PM
Any takers for the new Godzilla? Have read good reviews.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on December 19, 2023, 11:19:25 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 19, 2023, 03:41:57 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PMReally enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.

Surely this was a part 1 or something? It had a feeling of the show "Lost" about it.  Exchange the deer for a random polar bear...

I really enjoyed this movie and the ending doesn't the deserve the flak it's getting.

To me the story is one of how disarray unfolds, rather than how people respond to disarray and restore order. Its natural conclusion was people going into hiding.

Should we really need a completed arc, and every dot crossed, in order to enjoy a story?

The deer were explained by the way ie animals can sense danger before humans can. Instead of looking for warning signs through phones and TVs, just look around you.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: jcpen on December 24, 2023, 07:29:13 AM
Ladyballers  :D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on December 27, 2023, 02:35:33 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on December 19, 2023, 11:19:25 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on December 19, 2023, 03:41:57 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 10, 2023, 01:21:02 PMReally enjoyed Leave the World behind, although the ending was pretty poor.

Surely this was a part 1 or something? It had a feeling of the show "Lost" about it.  Exchange the deer for a random polar bear...

I really enjoyed this movie and the ending doesn't the deserve the flak it's getting.

To me the story is one of how disarray unfolds, rather than how people respond to disarray and restore order. Its natural conclusion was people going into hiding.

Should we really need a completed arc, and every dot crossed, in order to enjoy a story?

The deer were explained by the way ie animals can sense danger before humans can. Instead of looking for warning signs through phones and TVs, just look around you.


If you just reinterpret the movie so that the little girl is the main protagonist, the ending is perfect. 
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 27, 2023, 06:25:32 PM
No matter what way you interpret it, the ending was crap.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 27, 2023, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2023, 06:25:32 PMNo matter what way you interpret it, the ending was crap.
In your opinion.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mrdeeds on December 27, 2023, 09:11:01 PM
Watched American Underdog on Netflix. Very good.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on December 27, 2023, 10:37:58 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 27, 2023, 07:19:33 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2023, 06:25:32 PMNo matter what way you interpret it, the ending was crap.
In your opinion.

Nah, it was crap. The story didn't have a conclusive end.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Ed Ricketts on December 27, 2023, 10:53:43 PM
Watched Leave the World Behind over Christmas there. Thought it was good, and the ending worked for me. If we're being critical, I'd say there was a wee bit of theme overload at times. But maybe that was deliberate. Interesting stuff.

Also watched The Creator. Topical, looked very nice, but tripped in bog-standard action movie territory too often. Forgettable enough in the end.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: SaffronSports on December 28, 2023, 01:57:30 AM
Watched that Old Dad's on Netflix. It's by Bill Burr, couple of funny bits but story very basic and done to death.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on December 28, 2023, 12:41:11 PM
Thought saltburn was a bit shit. Some good acting though.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on December 28, 2023, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: SaffronSports on December 28, 2023, 01:57:30 AMWatched that Old Dad's on Netflix. It's by Bill Burr, couple of funny bits but story very basic and done to death.

Haven't seen it.

I read that it was basically a rehash of his stand-up act - grumpy middle-aged man, struggling to deal with the changing mores of the younger generations.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: SaffronSports on December 28, 2023, 01:06:39 PM
Quote from: J70 on December 28, 2023, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: SaffronSports on December 28, 2023, 01:57:30 AMWatched that Old Dad's on Netflix. It's by Bill Burr, couple of funny bits but story very basic and done to death.

Haven't seen it.

I read that it was basically a rehash of his stand-up act - grumpy middle-aged man, struggling to deal with the changing mores of the younger generations.

Yeah pretty much with a bit of the same old relationship story told in every movie. Couple of funny bits but certainly no classic.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Orior on December 28, 2023, 02:50:43 PM
I watched Florence Foster Johnson on Amazon Prime.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Foster_Jenkins_(film)

and I would recommend it :-o
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 01, 2024, 10:56:21 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 28, 2023, 12:41:11 PMThought saltburn was a bit shit. Some good acting though.

Have to say I really enjoyed it. I could see it being marmite though. Keoghan is brilliant in it. What a f>cked up character.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: johnnycool on January 02, 2024, 08:49:28 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 01, 2024, 10:56:21 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 28, 2023, 12:41:11 PMThought saltburn was a bit shit. Some good acting though.

Have to say I really enjoyed it. I could see it being marmite though. Keoghan is brilliant in it. What a f>cked up character.

I quite enjoyed it too, I know Keoghan getting a bit of stick about the accent every once in a while, but he did the creepy thing very well.

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 02, 2024, 10:55:38 AM
Watched Gladiator last night, was on ITV. It ages well.

Believe there's a sequel coming out with the Irish actor as the main part
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 02, 2024, 12:07:24 PM
I liked Saltburn too, expected it to be crap. The actor playing the main character has a strange, creepy look to him that was perfect for this character. Still, some weird scenes in it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 02, 2024, 12:37:13 PM
Saw Leave the World Behind over the weekend. Thought it was excellent. Ended a bit abruptly, but once you think about it, probably the right way to end it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 02, 2024, 12:45:29 PM
Quote from: J70 on January 02, 2024, 12:37:13 PMSaw Leave the World Behind over the weekend. Thought it was excellent. Ended a bit abruptly, but once you think about it, probably the right way to end it.
Don't get some of these boys started about that ending - they need everything wrapped in a bow in case they have to think for themselves.  ;)
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: north_antrim_hound on January 02, 2024, 01:23:38 PM
Went to see the Ferrari movie at Christmas. 10% of it is about the racing mostly in the 50s. The rest is about mistresses,wives and illegitimate sons and all the ramifications. Very disappointing as was Oppenheimer TBH. Only decent movie I seen this year was "killers of the flower moon"

Quality has shifted to the series format now, I am currently watching "Slow Horses" which is great entertainment.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 02, 2024, 04:55:43 PM
I thought it was quirky, interesting enough and enjoyed the soundtrack, but I'm not quite sure wtf it was trying to say.

If it was simply a zany critique of the class system, the "twist" was all a bit pointless and unnecessary. Not sure there was any artistic merit in any of the particularly shocking scenes or if they added anything to either character or story.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 02, 2024, 05:03:21 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on January 02, 2024, 08:49:28 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 01, 2024, 10:56:21 PM
Quote from: gallsman on December 28, 2023, 12:41:11 PMThought saltburn was a bit shit. Some good acting though.

Have to say I really enjoyed it. I could see it being marmite though. Keoghan is brilliant in it. What a f>cked up character.

I quite enjoyed it too, I know Keoghan getting a bit of stick about the accent every once in a while, but he did the creepy thing very well.


Watched this today, really enjoyed it. A lot of scenes with Carey mulligan were funny, intentional or not. It reminded me of the Talented Mr Ripley. Barry Keoghan has been in the gym.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on January 02, 2024, 10:09:48 PM
Didn't get watching much over the Christmas break apart from few Xmas movies with the kids but looking forward to watching killers of the flowers moon once kids are pilled away to school again.

*Just on the Christmas movies, I managed to watch some howlers, but special mention has to go to Candy cane lane.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ONeill on January 02, 2024, 10:45:09 PM
That Heist Before Christmas was shite.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on January 03, 2024, 09:15:55 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on December 27, 2023, 06:25:32 PMNo matter what way you interpret it, the ending was crap.

It was shit
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 03, 2024, 11:06:23 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 02, 2024, 10:09:48 PMDidn't get watching much over the Christmas break apart from few Xmas movies with the kids but looking forward to watching killers of the flowers moon once kids are pilled away to school again.

*Just on the Christmas movies, I managed to watch some howlers, but special mention has to go to Candy cane lane.

I haven't watched Candy Cane Lane, but my 7 year old daughter must have watched it half a dozen times over christmas.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on January 03, 2024, 12:20:40 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 03, 2024, 11:06:23 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 02, 2024, 10:09:48 PMDidn't get watching much over the Christmas break apart from few Xmas movies with the kids but looking forward to watching killers of the flowers moon once kids are pilled away to school again.

*Just on the Christmas movies, I managed to watch some howlers, but special mention has to go to Candy cane lane.

I haven't watched Candy Cane Lane, but my 7 year old daughter must have watched it half a dozen times over christmas.
She must have been on the naughty list. Tbf, I'm prob not their target market!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 03, 2024, 12:33:26 PM
I've eventually got around to watching Wolf of Wallstreet.
For me, it didn't live up to the hype.
The excesses of Wallstreet were entertaining I suppose.

Worth a watch for Margot Robbie alone though!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 03, 2024, 01:17:55 PM
Saltburn was very good, some of the scenes though were ridiculously over the top, we already knew he was a complete weirdo they didnt need to go the extra mile lol
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 03, 2024, 04:31:21 PM
First movie I've watched in 2024 was The Silence of the Lambs, a timeless classic.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2024, 07:26:33 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 03, 2024, 04:31:21 PMFirst movie I've watched in 2024 was The Silence of the Lambs, a timeless classic.
On too late for me last night but definitely a re-watcher.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: God14 on January 04, 2024, 07:59:09 PM
First for me was Sisu

Really enjoyed it. A modern day version of Rambo First blood
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 04, 2024, 09:13:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 04, 2024, 07:26:33 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 03, 2024, 04:31:21 PMFirst movie I've watched in 2024 was The Silence of the Lambs, a timeless classic.
On too late for me last night but definitely a re-watcher.

Silence of the Lambs, Red Dragon or Manhunter never fail to disappoint.

Watched Crimson Tide the other night for first time in years. Still brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tiempo on January 04, 2024, 10:58:50 PM
First 2/3 of Lambs is total perfection, ending was brilliant first time I seen it, less so since, but only because I've seen it a few times
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ThomasMullan on January 05, 2024, 01:07:26 PM
I watched Fargo there recently while waiting for a new episode of the series. Excellent film.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 05, 2024, 01:28:42 PM
Watched Maggie Moore(s) on the plane back from Ireland yesterday.  Not bad.  Small town in which two women called Maggie Moore are found murdered.  Reminded me of Fargo and Pulp Fiction (though not as good as those).  The interactions between the two main cops are very funny.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on January 05, 2024, 11:32:42 PM
Watched the first half of Killers of the flower moon. Underwhelmed to say the least. Does it get better in the 2nd half or more of the same? Hate not finishing a movie, but not sure I want to revisit.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 06, 2024, 12:20:46 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on January 05, 2024, 11:32:42 PMWatched the first half of Killers of the flower moon. Underwhelmed to say the least. Does it get better in the 2nd half or more of the same? Hate not finishing a movie, but not sure I want to revisit.

Pretty consistent pace throughout. Average enough film that I was expecting more from given the hype and actors/director involved.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 08, 2024, 08:11:20 AM
Cillian Murphy won best actor at the golden globes overnight for his role in Oppenheimer.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 09, 2024, 01:41:25 PM
Finally saw Oppenheimer over the weekend. Brilliant film. Three hours just flew by.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 09, 2024, 02:12:34 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 08, 2024, 08:11:20 AMCillian Murphy won best actor at the golden globes overnight for his role in Oppenheimer.

Well deserved IMO.  His performance was the best I watched last year.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 09, 2024, 02:44:03 PM
Attempted to watch Napoleon last night, extremely disappointing imo. Gave up on it. So much history / character to work with and they butchered it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 09, 2024, 03:22:21 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 09, 2024, 02:44:03 PMAttempted to watch Napoleon last night, extremely disappointing imo. Gave up on it. So much history / character to work with and they butchered it.

It defo needs an expensive mini series to get everything in, catering for the 'romance' didn't cut it, that'd mean but there was so much skipped or passed by
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on January 09, 2024, 03:37:52 PM
Yip, crying out for a series. It was funded by Apple as well, so 🤷
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: ThomasMullan on January 09, 2024, 05:35:37 PM
Nyad on Netflix not too bad.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on January 09, 2024, 05:39:15 PM
The Holdovers (Paul Giamatti) was decent enough.

Nothing particular original about it (Dead Poet's Society/Scent of a Woman kind of thing), but these days when decent movies are not that common, you could do a lot worse.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Capt Pat on January 15, 2024, 11:34:29 PM
Jaysus but Saltburn is a bit much. I didn't watch it but heard a few spoilers about it and read the plot on wikipedia. I don't plan to watch it in future either.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 15, 2024, 11:41:17 PM
Cillian Murphy is a brilliant actor but his Oppenheimer performance was nothing special.

Watched Napolean at the weekend, pretty crap.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 16, 2024, 07:16:05 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 15, 2024, 11:34:29 PMJaysus but Saltburn is a bit much. I didn't watch it but heard a few spoilers about it and read the plot on wikipedia. I don't plan to watch it in future either.

At least you gave it a fair shot Pat 🙂
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 07:43:22 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 16, 2024, 07:16:05 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on January 15, 2024, 11:34:29 PMJaysus but Saltburn is a bit much. I didn't watch it but heard a few spoilers about it and read the plot on wikipedia. I don't plan to watch it in future either.

At least you gave it a fair shot Pat 🙂
;D Fairly saves time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 16, 2024, 09:57:30 AM
I finally watched The Whale at the weekend. A tough watch at times, and for more than one reason. Brendan Fraser and the girl from Stranger Things (Sadie Sink) are both excellent. I think a lot of people would skip over this film.  Worth a watch IMO
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 5times5times on January 16, 2024, 11:06:33 AM
Any netflix/prime download recommendations for a 13hr flight coming up?

Either binge series or good films. Tks
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on January 16, 2024, 11:10:42 AM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 16, 2024, 11:06:33 AMAny netflix/prime download recommendations for a 13hr flight coming up?

Either binge series or good films. Tks

Vikings on Prime - not a Movie but would be great for a binge.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: LC on January 16, 2024, 12:08:07 PM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 16, 2024, 11:06:33 AMAny netflix/prime download recommendations for a 13hr flight coming up?

Either binge series or good films. Tks

Slow Horses on Apple TV justifies the subscription fee on its own, well worth it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 16, 2024, 12:08:41 PM
The All or Nothing series I found very good. Watched a few of them. All the PL ones were good. Enjoyed the Pep one the best. Ice hockey one very good too. Found no problem watching multiple episodes with them.

For drama, Man in High Castle on Prime springs to mind, don't know if you've seen it. Carnival Row was ok.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 16, 2024, 12:10:05 PM
Quote from: LC on January 16, 2024, 12:08:07 PM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 16, 2024, 11:06:33 AMAny netflix/prime download recommendations for a 13hr flight coming up?

Either binge series or good films. Tks

Slow Horses on Apple TV justifies the subscription fee on its own, well worth it.
Excellent show, highly recommend.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on January 16, 2024, 12:11:25 PM
Quote from: LC on January 16, 2024, 12:08:07 PM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 16, 2024, 11:06:33 AMAny netflix/prime download recommendations for a 13hr flight coming up?

Either binge series or good films. Tks

Slow Horses on Apple TV justifies the subscription fee on its own, well worth it.

Took a 3 month free trial to give this a rattle.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on January 16, 2024, 01:43:34 PM
Quote from: LC on January 16, 2024, 12:08:07 PM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 16, 2024, 11:06:33 AMAny netflix/prime download recommendations for a 13hr flight coming up?

Either binge series or good films. Tks

Slow Horses on Apple TV justifies the subscription fee on its own, well worth it.

Fantastic show. Binge watched all three series over a week.
Gary Oldman's character is brilliant.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: LC on January 16, 2024, 02:25:30 PM
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 16, 2024, 01:43:34 PM
Quote from: LC on January 16, 2024, 12:08:07 PM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 16, 2024, 11:06:33 AMAny netflix/prime download recommendations for a 13hr flight coming up?

Either binge series or good films. Tks

Slow Horses on Apple TV justifies the subscription fee on its own, well worth it.

Fantastic show. Binge watched all three series over a week.
Gary Oldman's character is brilliant.

Me and her binge watched Slow Horses over Christmas, did the same last Christmas with Yellowstone.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on January 16, 2024, 07:26:14 PM
Slow Horses is terrific. Can't wait for season 4 already and given its success and has plenty of source material, hopefully they'll keep up the habit of filming two series back to back so we get 5 and 6 as well, as 5 has already been commissioned.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on January 16, 2024, 10:39:12 PM
Just started series 3. Loved first two series. As has been stated on here multiple times Oldman is fantastic in it. Plays the character so well. Well assisted by Lowden and Scott Thomas.
Glad to hear more seasons planned. When is 4 being released?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 16, 2024, 10:49:20 PM
I didn't know the Slow Horses movie had been released.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: DrinkingHarp on January 18, 2024, 02:08:18 AM
Has anyone seen Sing Street and would it be worth watching?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Look-Up! on January 18, 2024, 10:28:05 AM
Watched Beyond Utopia, film on underground railroad trying to get people out of North Korea. Excellent watch, very tough viewing at times but great people in it too. In subtitles though for those with poor vision.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on January 18, 2024, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on January 18, 2024, 02:08:18 AMHas anyone seen Sing Street and would it be worth watching?
Just watch it, the film has enough accolades to deserve a viewing.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 20, 2024, 04:54:44 AM
Quote from: Main Street on January 18, 2024, 09:59:59 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on January 18, 2024, 02:08:18 AMHas anyone seen Sing Street and would it be worth watching?
Just watch it, the film has enough accolades to deserve a viewing.

It's a musical. That's code for "just f**king skip it."
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on January 20, 2024, 04:55:34 AM
Saltburn.  Beautifully shot, very well acted. Plot a bit shit though. Just about watchable. 4/10
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 24, 2024, 09:20:40 PM
Here lads... ye only thought Saltburn was mental.

Wait until you watch Poor Things. It's completely batshit from start to finish. Weird and disgusting and funny well acted and completely bananas.

I still haven't decided if it's good or bad yet but I'm leaning towards good. I laughed more in shock than humour.

It's worth a look but not for the faint of heart plenty of gore and riding and nudity!

I'm interested to hear anyone else's take on it.

Emma Stone is a shoo in for the Oscar after it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on January 24, 2024, 09:59:08 PM
Just shows what a bad year it was for films if Barbie and Oppenheimer are up for the big one.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 24, 2024, 10:08:06 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 16, 2024, 12:08:41 PMThe All or Nothing series I found very good. Watched a few of them. All the PL ones were good. Enjoyed the Pep one the best. Ice hockey one very good too. Found no problem watching multiple episodes with them.

For drama, Man in High Castle on Prime springs to mind, don't know if you've seen it. Carnival Row was ok.

Such a depressing show. Nothing good ever happens in the first season. There's a one-dimensional sheriff baddie who does my head in. I gave up after Season 1.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Eamonnca1 on January 24, 2024, 10:09:20 PM
Saw The Boys in the Boat recently. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2024, 10:09:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2024, 09:20:40 PMHere lads... ye only thought Saltburn was mental.

Wait until you watch Poor Things. It's completely batshit from start to finish. Weird and disgusting and funny well acted and completely bananas.

I still haven't decided if it's good or bad yet but I'm leaning towards good. I laughed more in shock than humour.

It's worth a look but not for the faint of heart plenty of gore and riding and nudity!

I'm interested to hear anyone else's take on it.

Emma Stone is a shoo in for the Oscar after it.

I'm in!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2024, 10:10:33 PM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on January 20, 2024, 04:55:34 AMSaltburn.  Beautifully shot, very well acted. Plot a bit shit though. Just about watchable. 4/10

Agree.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on January 25, 2024, 01:50:44 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2024, 10:09:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2024, 09:20:40 PMHere lads... ye only thought Saltburn was mental.

Wait until you watch Poor Things. It's completely batshit from start to finish. Weird and disgusting and funny well acted and completely bananas.

I still haven't decided if it's good or bad yet but I'm leaning towards good. I laughed more in shock than humour.

It's worth a look but not for the faint of heart plenty of gore and riding and nudity!

I'm interested to hear anyone else's take on it.

Emma Stone is a shoo in for the Oscar after it.

I'm in!

A good few mickeys on show as well!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on January 25, 2024, 02:09:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 25, 2024, 01:50:44 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on January 24, 2024, 10:09:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2024, 09:20:40 PMHere lads... ye only thought Saltburn was mental.

Wait until you watch Poor Things. It's completely batshit from start to finish. Weird and disgusting and funny well acted and completely bananas.

I still haven't decided if it's good or bad yet but I'm leaning towards good. I laughed more in shock than humour.

It's worth a look but not for the faint of heart plenty of gore and riding and nudity!

I'm interested to hear anyone else's take on it.

Emma Stone is a shoo in for the Oscar after it.

I'm in!

A good few mickeys on show as well!!

Her indoors will be happy then lol
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trailer on January 25, 2024, 04:27:42 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 24, 2024, 09:59:08 PMJust shows what a bad year it was for films if Barbie and Oppenheimer are up for the big one.

Unwatchable dung.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 25, 2024, 07:56:31 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2024, 09:20:40 PMHere lads... ye only thought Saltburn was mental.

Wait until you watch Poor Things. It's completely batshit from start to finish. Weird and disgusting and funny well acted and completely bananas.

I still haven't decided if it's good or bad yet but I'm leaning towards good. I laughed more in shock than humour.

It's worth a look but not for the faint of heart plenty of gore and riding and nudity!

I'm interested to hear anyone else's take on it.

Emma Stone is a shoo in for the Oscar after it.

Speaking of which and one for the death notice thread, Jesse Jane and her boyfriend found dead after an apparent overdose of drugs at their home.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 01, 2024, 03:14:42 PM
The Holdovers really is a decent show. I had no expectations when I went to see this as I literally didn't know what it was about.  At times it is serious and at times it was laugh out loud funny. Paul Giamatti is excellent.  His character would remind you of his "Chuck" from Billions in some ways, but funnier.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: mortified on February 01, 2024, 06:52:01 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on February 01, 2024, 03:14:42 PMThe Holdovers really is a decent show. I had no expectations when I went to see this as I literally didn't know what it was about.  At times it is serious and at times it was laugh out loud funny. Paul Giamatti is excellent.  His character would remind you of his "Chuck" from Billions in some ways, but funnier.
Really enjoyed it. Feel good show. You can understand why it got a few Oscar nominations. One of my favourite films of last couple of years
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2024, 07:07:15 PM
Agree on The Holdovers. Good show.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gerrykeegan on February 04, 2024, 08:20:07 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2024, 07:07:15 PMAgree on The Holdovers. Good show.
Excellent recommendation. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tiempo on February 04, 2024, 08:51:01 AM
Malcolm X, 3hr 30mins, watching it in stages, I'll finish now cus I've started but what a ball of shite.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 09, 2024, 11:59:45 AM
Malcolm X is a terrific movie.

Thoroughly enjoyed American Fiction. Jeffrey Wright is outstanding in it.

Looking forward, albeit quite uncomfortably from everything I've read and heard, to The Zone of Interest.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:32:44 PM
American History X
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 02:39:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:32:44 PMAmerican History X

It's a long time since I last watched that but it's a hell of a movie. I can't believe it is 25+ years old. Crazy.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:46:28 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 02:39:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:32:44 PMAmerican History X

It's a long time since I last watched that but it's a hell of a movie. I can't believe it is 25+ years old. Crazy.

Brilliant movie, every now and again get a flashback of the kerb scene  :o
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on February 09, 2024, 02:48:02 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 02:39:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:32:44 PMAmerican History X

It's a long time since I last watched that but it's a hell of a movie. I can't believe it is 25+ years old. Crazy.

Awesome movie.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 03:26:13 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:46:28 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 02:39:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:32:44 PMAmerican History X

It's a long time since I last watched that but it's a hell of a movie. I can't believe it is 25+ years old. Crazy.

Brilliant movie, every now and again get a flashback of the kerb scene  :o

That scene is forever burnt into my head!

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 09, 2024, 03:42:05 PM
The look he gives!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on February 09, 2024, 03:58:41 PM
Brilliant movie. Tour de force by Norton, not for the first time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Newbridge Exile on February 09, 2024, 04:21:15 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 03:26:13 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:46:28 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 02:39:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:32:44 PMAmerican History X

It's a long time since I last watched that but it's a hell of a movie. I can't believe it is 25+ years old. Crazy.

Brilliant movie, every now and again get a flashback of the kerb scene  :o

That scene is forever burnt into my head!


Likewise for me I have never watched that scene since
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 09, 2024, 04:33:35 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 09, 2024, 04:21:15 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 03:26:13 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:46:28 PM
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 09, 2024, 02:39:07 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on February 09, 2024, 02:32:44 PMAmerican History X

It's a long time since I last watched that but it's a hell of a movie. I can't believe it is 25+ years old. Crazy.

Brilliant movie, every now and again get a flashback of the kerb scene  :o

That scene is forever burnt into my head!


Likewise for me I have never watched that scene since

 That's it! Now say good night
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 14, 2024, 11:42:47 AM
Watching king Richard on netflix. Yer man Williams just comes across as a complete ball bag
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 14, 2024, 12:13:57 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 14, 2024, 11:42:47 AMWatching king Richard on netflix. Yer man Williams just comes across as a complete ball bag

Completely, but for him it worked out in the end, but can't imagine that would be the same for most of those amateurs/professionals starting out.

Watch Point Break on Netflix
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on February 14, 2024, 05:37:01 PM
Finally got around to watching Wonka the other night. A good family watch the best of these flicks since the classic 70s film and Timothée Chalamet was the best IMO doing the Wonka role since Gene Wilder.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on February 14, 2024, 11:03:21 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on February 14, 2024, 05:37:01 PMFinally got around to watching Wonka the other night. A good family watch the best of these flicks since the classic 70s film and Timothée Chalamet was the best IMO doing the Wonka role since Gene Wilder.

Has there not only been one other playing Wonka in that time?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Cunny Funt on February 14, 2024, 11:17:00 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on February 14, 2024, 11:03:21 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on February 14, 2024, 05:37:01 PMFinally got around to watching Wonka the other night. A good family watch the best of these flicks since the classic 70s film and Timothée Chalamet was the best IMO doing the Wonka role since Gene Wilder.

Has there not only been one other playing Wonka in that time?

Johnny Depp.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tonto1888 on February 18, 2024, 04:05:44 PM
One love. Absolutely brilliant
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Mourne Red on February 19, 2024, 10:40:03 PM
Watched Iron Claw tonight - Very good film, thought Efron and Dickinsons acting was brilliant throughout
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Puckoon on February 21, 2024, 05:02:23 PM
Revisited The Shining last night. First watch in maybe 20 years. Still a sublime performance from Jack Nicholson - and have a bit more sympathy for Shelly Duvall's efforts after learning more of what Kubrick put her through during the shooting of the movie. 5 star psychological horror for it's time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2024, 05:18:46 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on February 19, 2024, 10:40:03 PMWatched Iron Claw tonight - Very good film, thought Efron and Dickinsons acting was brilliant throughout

Great I'm really looking forward to this one!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 21, 2024, 08:03:06 PM
Quote from: Mourne Red on February 19, 2024, 10:40:03 PMWatched Iron Claw tonight - Very good film, thought Efron and Dickinsons acting was brilliant throughout
Seen photos of Efron - he must have been on some serious bulk for it!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on February 26, 2024, 09:11:42 PM
The Holdovers
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: An Watcher on February 26, 2024, 10:14:52 PM
Le Chant du Loup on Netflix.  Excellent.  French show with subtitles
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Jell 0 Biafra on February 26, 2024, 10:46:13 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 26, 2024, 09:11:42 PMThe Holdovers

Didn't work for me at all.  Had to turn it off after about a half an hour.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 27, 2024, 04:45:47 PM
American Fiction is decent.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on February 27, 2024, 10:08:09 PM
What is Dune like? The 2nd one is coming out soon and I like the look of the trailer but I haven't watched the 1st one. I tried reading the 1st book about a year ago but gave up on that.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: trueblue1234 on February 27, 2024, 10:11:24 PM
First one was ok. Not fantastic, but definitely watchable. Will watch the 2nd when it's out, but not counting the days to it by any means.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on March 03, 2024, 07:33:29 PM
Has to be said Independance Day is a great film. On Film4 now.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: From the Bunker on March 03, 2024, 07:49:59 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on March 03, 2024, 07:33:29 PMHas to be said Independance Day is a great film. On Film4 now.

Seen Independance Day in a movie theatre in New Jersey.
At the end members of the audience shouted ''Go USA!''

I seen In the Name of the Father in Letterkenny a few years previous where members of the audience applauded and cheered stuff like '' F*ckin' right yeah!''.

Oh, the difference between reality and fantasy.  ;D
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2024, 08:19:22 PM
Watched Oppenheimer the other night, thought it was very good and while I knew the general history behind his involvement, this gave a bit more depth about him.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: bennydorano on March 05, 2024, 10:15:52 PM
Got round to watching Aftersun. A very impactful film, a beautifully made emotional slow burner. A great movie.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: theticklemister on March 06, 2024, 07:12:10 PM
Watched The Gift on iPlayer the other night.

A terrific film, well worth a watch.

Just started watching hunger games with the kids, on the fourth one now.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Blowitupref on March 10, 2024, 09:52:34 PM
Cillian Murphy is 1/18 on to win an Oscar tonight for his role in Oppenheimer.  Christopher Nolan 1/80 for best director and best picture Oppenheimer is 1/100 to win.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: nrico2006 on March 10, 2024, 11:36:08 PM
It's mad how the media campaign essentially brainwashes everyone on who the winner will be in the weeks running up awards ceremonies. Murphy performance in Oppenheimer didn't stand out as anything special.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on March 11, 2024, 12:24:03 AM
Has Will Smith  slapped anyone yet?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Captain Obvious on March 11, 2024, 01:53:49 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 11, 2024, 12:24:03 AMHas Will Smith  slapped anyone yet?

John Cena nude for the Best Costume Design award probably grabs the staged drama this time.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on March 11, 2024, 09:06:35 AM
Watched Dune part one the other night to see what the fuss was about. Very impressed. Will definitely be trying to get out to see the new one now. It's game of thrones meets star wars meets lord of the rings.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: screenexile on March 11, 2024, 09:59:53 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 11, 2024, 01:53:49 AM
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 11, 2024, 12:24:03 AMHas Will Smith  slapped anyone yet?

John Cena nude for the Best Costume Design award probably grabs the staged drama this time.

Illuminati initiation ritual!!
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Blowitupref on March 11, 2024, 03:02:39 PM
On the ITV coverage last night they were trying to claim Cillian Murphy as British.  Many others media outlets have reported him to the first ever Irish born winner, Brenda Fricker forgotten about?

Best Original Song for What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish and wrote by brother Finneas McConnell isn't one of their parents or grandparents Irish?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: lurganblue on March 11, 2024, 03:08:19 PM
I assume they are hinting at first Irish born best male actor... and not the Oscars in general.  The Irish born angle seems to distance Daniel Day Lewis from his Irishness.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2024, 03:11:09 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 11, 2024, 03:08:19 PMI assume they are hinting at first Irish born best male actor... and not the Oscars in general.  The Irish born angle seems to distance Daniel Day Lewis from his Irishness.

Yeah, Daniel could get on the Rugby or Big Jacks team though
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Main Street on March 11, 2024, 06:14:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2024, 08:19:22 PMWatched Oppenheimer the other night, thought it was very good and while I knew the general history behind his involvement, this gave a bit more depth about him.
I thought it was top class all around and totally deserved the Oscar hattrick. The film succeeded on so many levels
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: seafoid on March 11, 2024, 06:30:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 11, 2024, 06:14:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2024, 08:19:22 PMWatched Oppenheimer the other night, thought it was very good and while I knew the general history behind his involvement, this gave a bit more depth about him.
I thought it was top class all around and totally deserved the Oscar hattrick. The film succeeded on so many levels

There aren't that many really good films nowadays. Oppenheimer is really an exception. Creativity in the arts  is very weak. It's much easier to throw out another film in a series.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: gallsman on March 11, 2024, 06:50:07 PM
Quote from: seafoid on March 11, 2024, 06:30:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 11, 2024, 06:14:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2024, 08:19:22 PMWatched Oppenheimer the other night, thought it was very good and while I knew the general history behind his involvement, this gave a bit more depth about him.
I thought it was top class all around and totally deserved the Oscar hattrick. The film succeeded on so many levels

There aren't that many really good films nowadays. Oppenheimer is really an exception. Creativity in the arts  is very weak. It's much easier to throw out another film in a series.

Rubbish.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: seafoid on March 11, 2024, 07:11:36 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 11, 2024, 06:50:07 PM
Quote from: seafoid on March 11, 2024, 06:30:22 PM
Quote from: Main Street on March 11, 2024, 06:14:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2024, 08:19:22 PMWatched Oppenheimer the other night, thought it was very good and while I knew the general history behind his involvement, this gave a bit more depth about him.
I thought it was top class all around and totally deserved the Oscar hattrick. The film succeeded on so many levels

There aren't that many really good films nowadays. Oppenheimer is really an exception. Creativity in the arts  is very weak. It's much easier to throw out another film in a series.

Rubbish.
Music is similar
Stewart Lee identified the problem a decade ago

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/bea2c458-14fd-11e1-a2a6-00144feabdc0.html#
"It's all over. There'll come a point when somebody will suddenly realise – there's loads and loads of Coldplay but there isn't a Radiohead, there's loads and loads of ITV1 sitcoms, and things with Robert Lindsay in a house, but there isn't a League of Gentlemen. Someone will be reading an embossed novel about a missing artefact, and they will suddenly think, 'Didn't there use to be books that were not just a list of events?' " (Lee's well-known parody of a typical Dan Brown sentence goes: "The famous man looked at the red cup.") In 40 years, he reckons, people will be saying, "Where's all that stuff gone that was ... good?"

Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2024, 07:12:13 PM
During covid there was a definite drop in quality

Has some what improved lately but seems lacking originality at times and reverting to redoing old films or adding a digit on the end of a film (expendables and that car film I've never seen)

We could be missing plenty of decent films if the screenplay hasn't a 'Box Office' look about it and no producer will take a chance with it..

Think Netflix films and Prime are diluting things also
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: markl121 on March 11, 2024, 07:24:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2024, 07:12:13 PMDuring covid there was a definite drop in quality

Has some what improved lately but seems lacking originality at times and reverting to redoing old films or adding a digit on the end of a film (expendables and that car film I've never seen)

We could be missing plenty of decent films if the screenplay hasn't a 'Box Office' look about it and no producer will take a chance with it..

Think Netflix films and Prime are diluting things also
dunno about the drop in quality, bond and top gun were covid movies and both unreal
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2024, 07:37:52 PM
Top gun? Watched the trailer, which you'd have the best bits to hook the punter in, that wasn't great, but I'll give it a go

But as I said sequels or redos are plenty
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 12, 2024, 10:36:11 AM
Quote from: markl121 on March 11, 2024, 07:24:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2024, 07:12:13 PMDuring covid there was a definite drop in quality

Has some what improved lately but seems lacking originality at times and reverting to redoing old films or adding a digit on the end of a film (expendables and that car film I've never seen)

We could be missing plenty of decent films if the screenplay hasn't a 'Box Office' look about it and no producer will take a chance with it..

Think Netflix films and Prime are diluting things also
dunno about the drop in quality, bond and top gun were covid movies and both unreal

Top gun was pure tripe.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: jcpen on March 12, 2024, 10:52:25 AM
Top Gun was epic. Loved it.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: God14 on March 12, 2024, 11:44:54 AM
I enjoyed Top Gun as well. A guilty pleasure lol
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: RedHand88 on March 27, 2024, 03:32:51 PM
Dune part two is an absolute masterpiece in film making. Loved it so much I saw it twice.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: J70 on March 27, 2024, 03:55:03 PM
Watched two over the weekend:

American Fiction - clever and hilarious film. Good to see Jeffrey Wright in a leading role. Brilliant actor.

Napoleon - I enjoyed it, but was left a little unsatisfied with how much it (had to I guess) skipped or glossed over.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tiempo on March 27, 2024, 04:05:57 PM
Quote from: God14 on March 12, 2024, 11:44:54 AMI enjoyed Top Gun as well. A guilty pleasure lol

Fan theory that he died in the opening scene and the rest is a death dreamscape/fantasy
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 27, 2024, 05:00:46 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on March 27, 2024, 03:32:51 PMDune part two is an absolute masterpiece in film making. Loved it so much I saw it twice.
Watched it on Monday. Absolutely class.
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: tbrick18 on March 27, 2024, 05:04:42 PM
Anyone seen the new Ghostbusters yet?
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: AustinPowers on March 27, 2024, 06:11:47 PM
Quote from: jcpen on March 12, 2024, 10:52:25 AMTop Gun was epic. Loved it.

Never watched Top Gun. No desire to either.  But when  I hear it mentioned , I automatically think  of Team America.

America, f**k yeah!!

I'd imagine   they're pretty much the same movie  anyway
Title: Re: Movie recommendations
Post by: thewobbler on March 27, 2024, 07:28:01 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 27, 2024, 06:11:47 PM
Quote from: jcpen on March 12, 2024, 10:52:25 AMTop Gun was epic. Loved it.

Never watched Top Gun. No desire to either.  But when  I hear it mentioned , I automatically think  of Team America.

America, f**k yeah!!

I'd imagine   they're pretty much the same movie  anyway

Top Gun 1 yes it was.

The new Top Gun was surprisingly self aware, while never quite dishonouring America.