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

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nrico2006

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.
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

Walter Cronc

Great Gatsby - Truely awful movie!! Wanted to leave after half an hour but the missus was having none of it!!

NAG1

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.


Milltown Row2

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
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

nrico2006

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.
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

Milltown Row2

Quote from: nrico2006 on 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
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

Main Street

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.


nrico2006

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?
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

Bingo

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.

The Iceman

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....
I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight

stew

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.
Armagh, the one true love of a mans life.

ballinaman

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!

The Iceman

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.
I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight

ballinaman

Mud is quality. Go see it 8/10