Movie recommendations

mountainboii · 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.

Capt Pat · 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.

leenie · December 19, 2009, 08:53:54 PM

going to watch frost/ nixon later... hope its good..

Minder · December 19, 2009, 09:40:10 PM

Looking forward to this one. Stew is playing Elin Woods

leenie · 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)

SLIGONIAN · 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.

mountainboii · 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 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

Puckoon · 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.

ballinaman · 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!

Celt_Man · December 22, 2009, 12:57:00 AM

For any man up late.... one of the modern classics on TG4 anios... Pulp Fiction....

leenie · December 22, 2009, 01:07:20 AM

or woman celt man....

i'm watching it....

Trevor Hill · December 22, 2009, 10:05:15 PM

Never seen Pulp Fiction.

Does anyone know if Avatar is available in 3D locally?

Puckoon · 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.

lurganblue · December 22, 2009, 10:10:18 PM

Pulp fiction is a must for everyone!

Trevor Hill · 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.