What was the last film you watched?

[Babayaro.]

1917


Unbelievable cinematography! It's a shoo-in for an Oscar in that category :clap1:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Aladin

Scott would like to get that

[Tony Montana]

Planet of the Apes (2001)

Tim Burton's remake of the 1968 Sci-Fi classic.

Mark Wahlberg plays Leo, an astronaut who, after attempting to retrieve his trained chimpanzee following a test gone wrong , crash lands on a planet inhabited by intelligent apes, who treat humans as their slaves. With the help of an ape named Ari, Leo starts a rebellion.

I really enjoyed this film. It gets a lot of unwanted hate and while it's not as great as the original or the reboot films, it's still good in its own way. The performances are amazing, especially Tim Roth's Thade, the Ape general with a burning hatred for the human race and plans to exterminate them all. He's truly terrifying and steals every scene he's in. The make-up is amazing, very realistic.

The ending always gives me chills. Poor Leo.

8/10.

[user104658]

Saw the new Star Wars... I enjoyed it overall BUT I have two gripes that almost ruined the whole thing.

1) I get that they were trying to pay tribute with the Leia stuff. They used old footage and cut it together with new conversations...

...and it's really obvious. It doesn't quite fit... the scenes play like bad video game cutscenes and it's really jarring. Like the characters are saying totally random **** to fit in with the footage they had of her.

2) Rey and Kylo Ren kissed and it was unnecessary, didn't really work in context, and felt a bit incesty. I don't think their connection was romantic, at all, it was a sort of "unexplainable connection through the force" and they didn't need to have them locking lips at the last second. Just weird :joker:


On the plus side though, at least they explained that Leia was trained as a Jedi by Luke and didn't just spontaneously start using the force out of nowhere in episode 7!

[Ammi]

Saw the new Star Wars... I enjoyed it overall BUT I have two gripes that almost ruined the whole thing.

1) I get that they were trying to pay tribute with the Leia stuff. They used old footage and cut it together with new conversations...

...and it's really obvious. It doesn't quite fit... the scenes play like bad video game cutscenes and it's really jarring. Like the characters are saying totally random **** to fit in with the footage they had of her.

2) Rey and Kylo Ren kissed and it was unnecessary, didn't really work in context, and felt a bit incesty. I don't think their connection was romantic, at all, it was a sort of "unexplainable connection through the force" and they didn't need to have them locking lips at the last second. Just weird :joker:


On the plus side though, at least they explained that Leia was trained as a Jedi by Luke and didn't just spontaneously start using the force out of nowhere in episode 7!



...yeAh I would agree with both of those...there wasn’t really any value to having the kiss, it didn’t add anything, I don’t think...and Leia’s scenes were quite upsetting actually...it felt like it gave a messed/botchy vibe for her to leave on, which I hated because I adore her...

[Cherie]

The Irishman ...7/10

[user104658]

...yeAh I would agree with both of those...there wasn’t really any value to having the kiss, it didn’t add anything, I don’t think...and Leia’s scenes were quite upsetting actually...it felt like it gave a messed/botchy vibe for her to leave on, which I hated because I adore her...

I think the kiss actually takes AWAY from their story... the whole "Dyad in the force" thing... their link is something beyond human and totally unrelated to the "normal" human connection. That sort of made sense... ish... more like "force twins" than anything else. But to then make it a "romantic" thing? :think: totally unnecessary and like I said it just felt kind of incesty in a few ways :umm2:... one with it being more like a sibling bond, and also, Kylo's actual mother (Leia) was obviously also a mother-figure to Rey who was an orphan. Ew.

And yes I agree the Leia scenes were just kind of sad. It was really obvious that she wasn't reacting to what was going on which just hammered home the fact that she WASN'T there more than anything else. I get what they were trying to do but someone should have pointed out early on that it wasn't working. A lot of the time they had her just stood around doing/saying nothing and looking really blank... honestly a bit like a ghost haunting the screen. It was ... off.

[Zizu]

Greta ... on Sky


Fabulously written / acted tense thriller with sooooo many twists


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[Cherie]

John Wick 6/10

[Beso]

I watched myself in "crying with laughter".


Again.

[James]

Saw the new Star Wars... I enjoyed it overall BUT I have two gripes that almost ruined the whole thing.

1) I get that they were trying to pay tribute with the Leia stuff. They used old footage and cut it together with new conversations...

...and it's really obvious. It doesn't quite fit... the scenes play like bad video game cutscenes and it's really jarring. Like the characters are saying totally random **** to fit in with the footage they had of her.

2) Rey and Kylo Ren kissed and it was unnecessary, didn't really work in context, and felt a bit incesty. I don't think their connection was romantic, at all, it was a sort of "unexplainable connection through the force" and they didn't need to have them locking lips at the last second. Just weird :joker:


On the plus side though, at least they explained that Leia was trained as a Jedi by Luke and didn't just spontaneously start using the force out of nowhere in episode 7!



I enjoyed the film enough while watching.

Story-wise the main problem with this sequel trilogy is that the story was supposed to end with Return of the Jedi. So they never really knew what to do with it.


2) Rey and Kylo Ren kissed and it was unnecessary

I think they were pandering to the 'Reylo' fans on social media who have shipped those two being together.

Although there is an audio recording of a group of them reacting to the film, and they are furious when Rey names herself 'Skywalker' at the end instead of 'Solo'. :hehe:

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(Video of the end).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SszgJoKWg0c

[Josy]

Us.

Hated it

[Cherie]

Marriage Story 10/10

[Cherie]

1917 10/10

[LukeB]

Marriage Story - 9/10

Brilliant performance from Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver :clap1:

[Ammi]

...Marriage Story...wonderful performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson....a beautiful marriage, a horrible divorce...8/10...

Marriage Story - 9/10

Brilliant performance from Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver :clap1:

...yeah they were perfectly cast, Luke...their marriage story was beautiful and brutal and they showed those faces that marriage can be, so well...although they were the two leads... I also though that Julie Hagerty and Merritt Wever were particularly wonderful as well...:flutter:...Merritt is becoming one of my favourite actresses atm...

[LukeB]

...yeah they were perfectly cast, Luke...their marriage story was beautiful and brutal and they showed those faces that marriage can be, so well...although they were the two leads... I also though that Julie Hagerty and Merritt Wever were particularly wonderful as well...:flutter:...Merritt is becoming one of my favourite actresses atm...

It was weird at first because i'm use to Scarlett being a total badass and Adam being a villain but i was amazed at the chemistry and their performance. The movie,Scarlett and Adam definitely deserve all the nominations they got. I loved Laura Dern as well.

[Cherie]

Motherless Brooklyn 6/10

[Mystic Mock]

Disney's Hercules - I quite enjoyed the Film, and it was nice to see Disney try and do a love interest to the main character that actually has relevance to the main plot of the Film, Meg also has a bit more personality than I was expecting too for the love interest of the Film, so overall I was pleasantly surprised.

I think that Hades and Phil steal the Film though, their personalities just appeal to me the most along with Pain and Panic.

The only thing that I'd fix with the Film is that it should've had a longer running time as the Film felt a bit rushed towards the end (which I blame Disney for rather than the main writers of this particular Film) as this kinda story imo needs about 2 hours running time to tell the story to it's fullest.

Overall - 8/10.

[Niamh.]

Terminator 3 - I enjoyed it, I thought it was a good storyline to continue on from T2, not as good as the first two but still better than the other ones that they're pretending didn't exist 6.5/10

[Jordan.]

Walk The Line, brilliant movie and further added to my bafflement at Joaquin not winning an Oscar yet.

[Jake.]

1917

9/10

[Babayaro.]

Just Mercy - 10/10


:worship: One of the best films I've watched in recent years. I'd rank it beside the likes of The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile - it was that good. Jordan and Foxx were both excellent and gave Oscar-worthy performances.

[Cherie]

Just Mercy - 10/10


:worship: One of the best films I've watched in recent years. I'd rank it beside the likes of The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile - it was that good. Jordan and Foxx were both excellent and gave Oscar-worthy performances.

Oh great going to see this tomorrow

[Babayaro.]

Oh great going to see this tomorrow

Enjoy!

[LaLaLand]

I watched “Us” tonight properly for the first time - really enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. The twist at the end was fantastic.

Totally trumped “Get Out” for me. 7.5/10.

[Maxxie.]

Been watching a lot as of late, more into watching different films than binge watching series as my attention spams ****. Anyways in order of greatness of the past week or so:

Jojo Rabbit - 10/10
1917 - 10/10
Marriage Story - 10/10
Joker - 9/10
Billy Elliot - 9/10
I Lost My Body - 8/10
Pride - 8/10
Ray - 8/10
The Terminal - 7/10
Moonlight - 7/10
Coming to America - 7/10

[Jigs]

HOLES

Shia :love: Sigourney :love:

[Alf]

Been watching a lot as of late, more into watching different films than binge watching series as my attention spams ****. Anyways in order of greatness of the past week or so:

Jojo Rabbit - 10/10
1917 - 10/10
Marriage Story - 10/10
Joker - 9/10
Billy Elliot - 9/10
I Lost My Body - 8/10
Pride - 8/10
Ray - 8/10
The Terminal - 7/10
Moonlight - 7/10
Coming to America - 7/10A lot of people are liking this "Jojo Rabbit" Johnny Vegas said it's the best film he's seen since "Kes"

I'll have to get around to seeing it sometime.

[Cherie]

Ford v Ferrari 9/10

[Alf]

Whiplash

It was good, but from what I'd heard about it, I was expecting much better.

[Alf]

I just bought 3 films, which is the best, which one should I watch this evening?

Spider-man into the Spider Verse
Hacksaw Ridge
Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri

[Cherie]

I just bought 3 films, which is the best, which one should I watch this evening?

Spider-man into the Spider Verse
Hacksaw Ridge
Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri

Billboards

[Mystic Mock]

Knives Out - A classic Whodunit story, it was good fun imo, and the actors do a great job I feel.

It's not for people who hate OTT storytelling though.:laugh:

8.5/10

[Cherie]

Knives Out - A classic Whodunit story, it was good fun imo, and the actors do a great job I feel.

It's not for people who hate OTT storytelling though.:laugh:

8.5/10

I loved that movie

[Mystic Mock]

I loved that movie

Well it was good to see the Crime genre branching out in the Movie world.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Joker

meh

[Niamh.]

Knives Out - A classic Whodunit story, it was good fun imo, and the actors do a great job I feel.

It's not for people who hate OTT storytelling though.:laugh:

8.5/10

I really liked that too, it was a very fun old school kind of film.

I watched Just Mercy last night it was very good I'll give it a 8/10

[Crimson Dynamo]

I just bought 3 films, which is the best, which one should I watch this evening?

Spider-man into the Spider Verse
Hacksaw Ridge
Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri

Billboards was ace

[Tony Montana]

Prisoners (2013)

Staring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrance Howard, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Dylan Minnette and Paul Dano.

When two young girls go missing, one belonging to Keller and Grace (Jackman and Bello), the other to Franklin and Nancy (Howard and Davis), a hot-shot detective (Gyllenhaal) is assigned to the case and relentlessly tries to find the clues that could lead to the whereabouts of the missing. When a mentally handicapped Alex Jones (Dano) is found near the scene of the disappearance with no hard evidence, Keller takes matters into his own hands.

Holy **** this was one hell of a rollercoaster ride that i didn't want to get off! This was one intense movie-going experience. Throughout the entire running time of the movie, the suspense never lets up. I was truly gripped and on the edge of my seat throughout.

Hugh Jackman is utterly convincing in his performance, possibly his best. You can see the longing to find his sweet, innocent daughter through his miserable eyes, filled with redness, desperation, determination and anger. How he never won, let alone wasn't nominated for an Oscar baffles me. Gyllenhaal is equally impressive as the detective assigned to the case. Dano was truly creepy too. Everyone played their parts well.

10/10. One of the best films of the 2010's.

[Tony Montana]

Knives Out - A classic Whodunit story, it was good fun imo, and the actors do a great job I feel.

It's not for people who hate OTT storytelling though.:laugh:

8.5/10

I still need to watch this.

[Jordan.]

Jojo Rabbit :love: best film I've seen in a while, the young actor was brilliant.

[Babayaro.]

I'm hoping to see The Lighthouse and Parasite this week. Cannot wait! :amazed:

[Babayaro.]

Oh great going to see this tomorrow

What did you think of this Cherie?

[Smithy]

Ready or Not

It snatched

[Jessica.]

Birds of Prey
It was a lot of fun!

[Cherie]

What did you think of this Cherie?

We didn’t go, :oh:on my list though

[Nicky91]

bit of a slightly older movie, from 00's decade

Underworld: Evolution

with Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy, Derek Jacobi, Scott Speedman

[James]

Toy Story 4. It had some funny comedic moments as usual and was well done, but I thought the editing and storytelling was bit off. Like the characters are in the middle of a dramatic rescue and they all stop to have an emotional conversation.

7/10.

[Mystic Mock]

Avengers: Endgame - I don't know why I found it so hard to get into this Film tbh, but I just couldn't love the Film like I did with Avengers 1 & Infinity War plus countless other Marvel Films. The pacing was probably apart of the problem, or I just wasn't in the mood for it, but it just didn't grab me.

The Hawkeye scenes, Tony Stark's exit from the story, and the final battle were standout moments in the Film imo.

6.5/10 I know that it's probably a harsh score.

[BigSister]

Rocketman
Enjoyed it and enjoyed finding out aspects of Elton jons life I didn't know abou. I also enjoyed the friendship between Elton and Bernie
9 out of10

[Livia]

Judy. Renee deserved the Oscar. She was amazing... 9/10

[Niamh.]

Harley Quinn - Birds of Prey : It was fun and I love Margot Robbie. 7/10

[Smithy]

Toy Story 4. It had some funny comedic moments as usual and was well done, but I thought the editing and storytelling was bit off. Like the characters are in the middle of a dramatic rescue and they all stop to have an emotional conversation.

7/10.

T...t...trash?

[James]

T...t...trash?

That was funny.

[Alf]

We didn’t go, :oh:on my list thoughWhere you at Cherie?

Not seen Cherie for a few days, anybody know where she's at?

[Mystic Mock]

Where you at Cherie?

Not seen Cherie for a few days, anybody know where she's at?

Sadly not I'm afraid.

I've been too busy stalking you.:hehe:




















Being serious I have no idea what's happened to Cherie.

Maybe she's busy tbf.

[Niamh.]

Where you at Cherie?

Not seen Cherie for a few days, anybody know where she's at?

She was online yesterday but she didn't post anything

[Alf]

She was online yesterday but she didn't post anythingMust have lost her voice.

[Tony Montana]

Obsessed (2009)

Staring Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles, Ali Larter, Jerry O'Connell and Bruce McGill.

Derek Charles (Elba), a happily married man who works for a finance company, becomes the object of affection for Lisa Sheridan (Larter), his new temp. What starts off as a bit of harmless flirting between them soon leads into a dangerous obsession on Lisa's part, who will go to any lengths to wreck his marriage to Sharon (Knowles) and for her and Derek to be together.

Obviously a poor man's Fatal Attraction, and while it doesn't even come close to the classic 80's thriller, it's still entertaining and watchable. The fight scene between Sharon and Lisa was great too.

6/10.

[Tony Montana]

Avengers: Endgame - I don't know why I found it so hard to get into this Film tbh, but I just couldn't love the Film like I did with Avengers 1 & Infinity War plus countless other Marvel Films. The pacing was probably apart of the problem, or I just wasn't in the mood for it, but it just didn't grab me.

The Hawkeye scenes, Tony Stark's exit from the story, and the final battle were standout moments in the Film imo.

6.5/10 I know that it's probably a harsh score.

I am disappointed. :fist:

[Cherie]

Where you at Cherie?

Not seen Cherie for a few days, anybody know where she's at?

I was away for a few days, thanks for enquiring :love:

[Sticks]

If anyone cares, I am still around...

[Alf]

If anyone cares, I am still around...Long may that continue.

[Smithy]

Jojo Rabbit, it was cute, funny, touching in places, really enjoyed it

[Niamh.]

Dark Waters - Scary ****.........really unsurprising though 8/10

[Smithy]

Just finished 1917, I thought it was good, although for the first half hour or so I was too busy on trying to find the cuts so I don’t think I enjoyed it as much as I could have, it meandered a bit in the middle but the end was really good too

[Smithy]

Just finished 1917, I thought it was good, although for the first half hour or so I was too busy on trying to find the cuts so I don’t think I enjoyed it as much as I could have, it meandered a bit in the middle but the end was really good too

[Cherie]

Kaz would be proud, I watched a Gerald Butler/Jamie Foxx movie called

Law abiding citizen, wasn't expecting much, but it was okay a solid 7/10

[Cherie]

Just finished 1917, I thought it was good, although for the first half hour or so I was too busy on trying to find the cuts so I don’t think I enjoyed it as much as I could have, it meandered a bit in the middle but the end was really good too



did you cry when he was running through the battlefield at the end

[Smithy]

[/B]

did you cry when he was running through the battlefield at the end

No

[Smithy]

God sound like a right bitch now don’t I!!

[Babayaro.]

Anyone else watched Parasite?

I seen it last week and it was fantastic. I can totally see why it won Best Picture.

Also, I began watching Argo last night but I was too tired to keep watching, so will try and finish it soon.

[Mystic Mock]

I am disappointed. :fist:

I really liked Infinity War as well, but End Game just seemed to drag for me personally.

Tbf it's not the worst thing that I've seen lately within the entertainment Industry, that's a four way showdown between Ray Donovan, Outlander, Locke & Key, and Doctor Who Season 12. I've somehow got to the end of the season with Doctor Who, and the other three shows I quit by the first 3 episodes.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to ramble on, I didn't think that End Game was an awful Film, it just needed a bit of an extra kick imo.

[Livia]

Woman in Gold - with Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds. Based on a true story, it was really engaging. 7.5/10

[Cherie]

God sound like a right bitch now don’t I!!

Heart of stone

[Niamh.]

Queen & Slim - Bonnie and Clyde with a 70's vibe, I really enjoyed it 7.5/10

[Babayaro.]

Dark Waters - 6.5/10

It was good, but not great. I couldn't really get into it tbh but I think if I watched it again then I would enjoy it more. It's a fascinating true story, however.

[LaLaLand]

LA Confidential - 9/10

Was on BBC1 last night so had to catch it. Love it now the same if not more than I did on first viewing years ago. A truly excellent crime/noir film. Fantastic.

(If you haven’t seen it it will be on iPlayer now for a while I’m assuming so do give it a watch!)

[Tony Montana]

LA Confidential - 9/10

Was on BBC1 last night so had to catch it. Love it now the same if not more than I did on first viewing years ago. A truly excellent crime/noir film. Fantastic.

(If you haven’t seen it it will be on iPlayer now for a while I’m assuming so do give it a watch!)

I watched that just a week ago. Still a great film that was robbed at the Oscars.

Jack's death always gives me chills. It was so unexpected.

[Babayaro.]

Onward - 8/10

Very feel-good film. Was both funny and emotional in parts. Solid film from Pixar :clap1:

[Livia]

Millions Like Us, about women from all kinds of backgrounds working in a factory during the war. It was actually made during the war... I adore films that were made then in order to keep people's spirits up. Although I know it's not everyone's cup of tea.

[Tony Montana]

A Time To Kill (1996)

Starring Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson, Sandra Bullock, Kevin Spacey, Oliver Platt, Ashley Judd, Patrick Mcgoohan and Donald and Kiefer Sutherland.

After his 10 year old African American daughter is abducted, beaten, raped and almost killed by two white men, Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard, and fearing the two rapists will walk free in court, Carl Lee Hailey takes matters into his own hands, and personally kills the men whilst they are being escorted in the county courthouse. Afterwards, he is arrested, and Jake Brigance, a successful white lawyer, agrees to defend him. The rape and subsequent revenge killing gain national media attention.

This is a chilling, thought-provoking, hard-hitting piece that's taut, absorbing, and impeccably well-paced, and there are jaw-dropping performances by numerous top-flight actors here. Not one actor's time or talents were wasted in this extremely well thought-out project. The ending scene has such a powerful impact, and it is one of the greatest endings to a film I've ever seen.

10/10.

[Babayaro.]

Escape Room - 5/10

Cool rooms, shite ending.

[Babayaro.]

Michael Inside - 8/10

Wow, what a raw and brutaly realistic film. It depicts UK prison life with (sadly) great accuracy. Overall, it leaves you feeling totally empty afterwards but it's a must-watch for sure.

[Babayaro.]

Dawn of the Dead (2004) - 7/10


This has not aged very well. I'm gutted to have to say that because I used to absolutely love this film and I do still think it's right up there in the 'zombie' genre. However, I didn't realise just how annoying and dumb most of the characters were! The main protagonist Ana is especially frustrating. Like, c'mon, you just not long witnessed your boyfriend turn into a zombie and now you're hooking up with someone just out of convienence?? The guy she hooks up with is annoying too and his 'suicide' couldn't have been any less emotional. And don't get me started on the young girl (Nicole) risking her life for a dog she has took ownership of for all of two minutes. The only likeable and smart characters were CJ (the lead security guard) and Kenneth (police officer).

It's still a good watch and I appreciate that it birthed the 'running zombie' (not counting 28 Days Later bc they're not zombies!), but the zombies themselves are not very scary at all, which is sad because they used to be terrifying!

I guess everything is better when your 10 years old and not supposed to be watching something :(

[Mystic Mock]

I've gone over quite a few Movies over the last few days.

Toy Story 4 - After being a fan of the first three Toy Story Films (1 & 3 in particular) I was expecting to enjoy Toy Story 4 because even though I'm more of a fan of some of the other Pixar Films/Franchises, I normally still enjoy the Toy Story Franchise.

However all of the elements that I enjoy about the Toy Story Films (the Adventure, humour, the fun, the iconic characters such as Buzz, Jessie The Cowgirl, and Mr. Potato Head) were largely absent in the Film and only having rare moments in the spotlight. The Film basically is a blend of Shipping, concluding Woody's personal journey, and some random Fork character that's used to be a plot device more than displaying actual personality. 4.5/10 For the odd occasion that the Film would be funny. Oh and the 'villain' was weak as **** which was another negative for me.:bawling:

I Still See You - A bit too YA for me to truly love the Film, but it has interesting plot ideas and it was nice to see the two leads in the Film actually investigating the phenomenon as their main objective rather than focusing on being a CW flick (Tyler & Kinsey from Locke & Key I'm looking at you) Overall I give the Film a pass - 6/10

Atlantis: The Lost Empire - I am happy to say that I enjoyed the Film, I could take a guess at some of the reasons why the Film might be unpopular with some people, but I personally thought that the Film was fun. 8/10

Silent Hill (2006 Movie) - Obviously not as good as the Video Games imo, but it's probably the best effort that a Movie version of Silent Hill is ever going to deliver, and they replicated the atmosphere of the town quite well throughout the Film imo so I'm overall happy with the result. 8/10

Apologies for the thesis.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Dawn of the Dead (2004) - 7/10


This has not aged very well. I'm gutted to have to say that because I used to absolutely love this film and I do still think it's right up there in the 'zombie' genre. However, I didn't realise just how annoying and dumb most of the characters were! The main protagonist Ana is especially frustrating. Like, c'mon, you just not long witnessed your boyfriend turn into a zombie and now you're hooking up with someone just out of convienence?? The guy she hooks up with is annoying too and his 'suicide' couldn't have been any less emotional. And don't get me started on the young girl (Nicole) risking her life for a dog she has took ownership of for all of two minutes. The only likeable and smart characters were CJ (the lead security guard) and Kenneth (police officer).

It's still a good watch and I appreciate that it birthed the 'running zombie' (not counting 28 Days Later bc they're not zombies!), but the zombies themselves are not very scary at all, which is sad because they used to be terrifying!

I guess everything is better when your 10 years old and not supposed to be watching something :(

****ting hell! Some of that sounds like TWD TV Series.:joker:

[LaLaLand]

Currently watching the original Death Wish (Charles Bronson). It's not aged well at all and is very, VERY corny in some parts (some of the most unconvincing "attackers" you'll ever see) but I just love it. :joker:

[Niamh.]

The Gentlemen - Really enjoyed this 9/10

[Babayaro.]

Spotlight - 9/10

[LukeB]

Hannah Montana: The Movie - 9/10

[user104658]

"The Platform" (2019, Spanish, on Netflix)

A rather on-the-nose but well made metaphor for the process of trickle-down economics and why they don't work;

the concept is a prison "tower" where each cell is stacked one above the other, there's a big hold in the middle (so you can see up and down) and every day a huge slab table covered in food items of all sorts starts at the top and goes down floor by floor, stopping for a few minutes at each (so those on floor 1 get an untouched feast, and each floor gets whatever the last floor left behind).

Some pretty gorey stuff at times so avoid if you're not into that sort of thing. And again the message isn't overly subtle...

But I enjoyed it a lot and the filmography is great. Much like "Parasite" last week, I did find myself thinking that foreign language films at the moment are SO well made compared to US/UK movies, and on a fraction of the budget :shrug:.

Easy 8/10, TS seal of approval :hee:

[user104658]

Oh also watched "Zombieland: Double Tap" a few nights ago which is totally unnecessary but at the same time, a LOT of fun. A great little piece of distraction entertainment.

Style wise reminds me a lot of the "Dead Rising" game series (I suspect there are some strong influences there actually).

7.5/10 if you're looking to zombie out for a couple of hours.

[Babayaro.]

"The Platform" (2019, Spanish, on Netflix)

A rather on-the-nose but well made metaphor for the process of trickle-down economics and why they don't work;

the concept is a prison "tower" where each cell is stacked one above the other, there's a big hold in the middle (so you can see up and down) and every day a huge slab table covered in food items of all sorts starts at the top and goes down floor by floor, stopping for a few minutes at each (so those on floor 1 get an untouched feast, and each floor gets whatever the last floor left behind).

Some pretty gorey stuff at times so avoid if you're not into that sort of thing. And again the message isn't overly subtle...

But I enjoyed it a lot and the filmography is great. Much like "Parasite" last week, I did find myself thinking that foreign language films at the moment are SO well made compared to US/UK movies, and on a fraction of the budget :shrug:.

Easy 8/10, TS seal of approval :hee:

I watched this a few days ago. I agree with your comment in regards to foreign films being so well made. They seem to be far superior atm.

[Babayaro.]

Fruitvale Station - 10/10


Will always be a favourite of mine, and I will always choke up near the end. :bawling:

[Niamh.]

Oh also watched "Zombieland: Double Tap" a few nights ago which is totally unnecessary but at the same time, a LOT of fun. A great little piece of distraction entertainment.

Style wise reminds me a lot of the "Dead Rising" game series (I suspect there are some strong influences there actually).

7.5/10 if you're looking to zombie out for a couple of hours.

I loved it :laugh:

[Babayaro.]

I'm making my way through 'My List' on Netflix, which includes...

Straight Outta Compton*
Dallas Buyers Club
Training Day
Nightcrawler
Everest
Kajaki
Defiance*
IT*
Uncut Gems
The Big Short
The Terminal
12 Strong
Marriage Story
Northern Soul


* watched before

[Babayaro.]

Kajaki - 8/10


Brutal depiction of modern war. Gory, tense, and realistically shocking.

[Beastie]

Contagion x

[Marsh.]

Contagion x

As soon as Goop got her head opened I had to switch it off. :omgno:

[user104658]

Nightcrawler


Nightcrawler is great tbh, another example of a low (for Hollywood) budget film that's far better shot than any blockbuster.

[LukeB]

High School Musical - 7/10

Disney+ having all the classics :love:

[Babayaro.]

Everest - 7/10

[Cherie]

Nightcrawler is great tbh, another example of a low (for Hollywood) budget film that's far better shot than any blockbuster.

watched that with my eldest a few months ago, liked it

[Tony Montana]

Thinner (1996)

Billy Halleck, an obese lawyer with an obsession with food, accidentally runs over a gypsy woman one night after his wife was distracting him whilst he was driving. At court, he is acquitted due to being friends with the judge and a local police chief. Angry at the injustice, the gypsy woman's father places a curse on Billy just as he's left the court by touching his face and uttering ''thinner.'' Thinking it's nothing, Billy continues to go on with his life, and he begins to lose weight drastically. No matter how much he eats, he keeps on losing weight. Billy is overjoyed at first, but he soon realises he's been cursed. He then desperately searches for the gypsy man wanting him to take the curse off.


One of my favourite Stephen King films, I've seen it so many times and I've never been bored by it. A vastly underrated film. That ending always gives me chills.

8/10.

[Tony Montana]

I'm making my way through 'My List' on Netflix, which includes...

Straight Outta Compton*
Dallas Buyers Club
Training Day
Nightcrawler
Everest
Kajaki
Defiance*
IT*
Uncut Gems
The Big Short
The Terminal
12 Strong
Marriage Story
Northern Soul


* watched before

Enjoy Nightcrawler and Training Day, both amazing!

[Oliver_W]

I watched an ancient film I love earlier called Fierce Creatures! John Cleese is running a zoo, but Kevin Kline and Lady From Halloween come to take it over - they're from the big company which recently bought out the zoo. Lady From Halloween strings Kevin Kline along a bit (he's the son of the owner of the big company) but she and John Cleese realise they're into each other as the movie goes on.

[LukeB]

High School Musical 2 - 8/10

[Tony Montana]

Don't Breath (2016)

Starring Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Stephen Lang and Daniel Zovatto.

A home invasion thriller with a game changing difference here: the ''victim'' is a blind ex army veteran.

Alex, Rocky and Money (Minnette, Levy and Zovatto) are three burglars who make a living breaking into people's homes and stealing their valuables to sell to their fence. The trio break into the home of an army veteran in the aim of stealing $300,000 after Money received the tip from their fence. It should be a piece of cake given that the man has lost his sight, and it's one last job that will give them enough money to move on from the business. However, the man awakens and discovers what they're up to. It is then a fight for survival for the three as the man aims to silence them for not only breaking in and attempting to rob him, but after they also discover his deep, dark secret.

Filled with excellent and unforgettable performances, especially Lang's blind man, this is a chilling, suspenseful, nail-biting thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you actually root for the burglars.

9/10.

[Babayaro.]

Straight Outta Compton - 8/10


RIP Eazy-E :worship:

[Babayaro.]

Enjoy Nightcrawler and Training Day, both amazing!

:thumbs:


I'm choosing which films to watch via a random list generator, so hopefully they come up soon!

[Smithy]

Watched Marriage Story and I didn’t get the hype, it ended really suddenly too

[mizzy25]

kevin and Perry go large lol ridiculous but funny

[user104658]

kevin and Perry go large lol ridiculous but funny

A classic, easy 9.5/10

[LaLaLand]

Pulp Fiction was on tonight, Kill Bill vol. 2 last night and vol. 1 Friday on Sony Movies to celebrate Tarantino’s birthday - safe to say I’ve been in heaven for the past three nights! :joker:

KB1: 8.5/10
KB2: 8/10
PF: 10/10+

[Tony Montana]

Pulp Fiction was on tonight, Kill Bill vol. 2 last night and vol. 1 Friday on Sony Movies to celebrate Tarantino’s birthday - safe to say I’ve been in heaven for the past three nights! :joker:

KB1: 8.5/10
KB2: 8/10
PF: 10/10+

I'm watching PF right now on Sony Movies. :joker:

[Babayaro.]

Defiance - 7/10

[Jordan.]

The Machinist 8/10 would recommend for anyone that liked Joker.

[Mystic Mock]

Thanks to Dezzy's recommendation I watched A Silent Voice.

Those types of Films aren't normally my thing as the characters can normally annoy me in them and have no likeable traits whatsoever, however I would say that everyone is likeable in this Anime in their own way (even Ueno) every character (bar Nagatsuka) can imo display annoying or unlikable traits, but I do believe that it's the writers intention for that to be the case.

Overall I would score the Film an 8/10 which is a massive victory for a Film like that to get from me.

[Babayaro.]

Nightcrawler - 9/10

Fantastic film :clap1:

Although, I wish we got a little bit background as to why he was such a sociopath.

[Babayaro.]

I should also add that Gyllenhaal's performance was incredible. Totally charming, unpredictable and disturbing all at the same time.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Jojo rabbit - 7/10 cute

[michael21]

Pie just pie 🍰

[Mystic Mock]

Pie just pie 🍰

Is that an actual name of a Film?:laugh:

[Babayaro.]

Training Day - 10/10

Holy ****! I was hooked from the moment they met each other in that diner. I know it comes as no surprise since he won an Oscar for it, but Denzel Washington's portrayal of Alonzo is terrifyingly good. Just truly amazing. :worship:

That's not to say Ethan Hawke didn't deserve his Oscar nod too, as he was so convincing in his role as well.

Really enjoyed watching this.

[Sticks]

Ran my DVD copy of Denial again

This is the story of the David Irvine Libel Trial where a renown anti-Semite and Holocaust denier sued Professor Deborah Lipstadt and Penguin Books for libel, and lost

The bit at the end where people were hugging each other made me cry over what we have lost with this social distancing edict due to Covig-19 :bawling:

Also the accounts of the suffering of the Jews during the Holocaust and how the Nazi's murdered them also makes one shed a tear. To think that someone tried to use UK Libel laws to effectively say that never happened is appalling :mad:

10/10

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[Crimson Dynamo]

Just watched

The Platform - bloody hell :omgno:

Really good thought provoking film about capitalism, the structure of society, human nature

the clip has subtitles but the film is dubbed. Its quite a watch.

bnGAgAgorC4

8/10

[Niamh.]

Vivarium- what a crap film. Worst thing I've watched in ages, it wasn't scary or tense, it didn't explain anything, it was just boring and pointless 1/10

[user104658]

Just watched

The Platform - bloody hell :omgno:

Really good thought provoking film about capitalism, the structure of society, human nature

the clip has subtitles but the film is dubbed. Its quite a watch.

bnGAgAgorC4

8/10

Ew don't watch it dubbed like a heathen, the acting is excellent and you'll miss out if you don't watch it in the original Spanish (in my opinion). I am against dubbed versions of films in general though. Apparently some people watched the Netflix series "Dark" dubbed into English?? :omgno: awful.


Also we did eat some lovely snacks whilst watching The Platform. 4D cinema experience :joker:

[user104658]

What a crap film. Worst thing I've watched in ages, it wasn't scary or tense, it didn't explain anything, it was just boring and pointless 1/10

Don't hold back Niamh!

[Niamh.]

Don't hold back Niamh!I'm trying to save the world from wasting an hour and a half of their precious Lockdown time [emoji35][emoji40]

[James]

I think the last film I watched was Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. :S

I'd never watched those before.

[Cherie]

Just Mercy - 10/10

The way back 5/10

[user104658]

I'm trying to save the world from wasting an hour and a half of their precious Lockdown time [emoji35][emoji40]But now I want to watch it to see if its really that bad. If you'd given it a 5/10 I'd have avoided it but a 1/10? That sounds like a must-see...

[Livia]

The Windermere Children. Poignant, harrowing, heart-warming, funny... 8/10

[Niamh.]

But now I want to watch it to see if its really that bad. If you'd given it a 5/10 I'd have avoided it but a 1/10? That sounds like a must-see...[emoji23] go on then but don't say I didn't warn you

[Babayaro.]

Prisoners - 8/10


Another good Gyllenhaal film

[Babayaro.]

Ew don't watch it dubbed like a heathen, the acting is excellent and you'll miss out if you don't watch it in the original Spanish (in my opinion). I am against dubbed versions of films in general though. Apparently some people watched the Netflix series "Dark" dubbed into English?? :omgno: awful.


Also we did eat some lovely snacks whilst watching The Platform. 4D cinema experience :joker:

!!!!!


Dubbed is awful :laugh: I put it on for The Platform and Kingdom just for a laugh and it just sounds so off.

[Babayaro.]

Contagion - 7/10


Way too realistic. :worry:

[Niamh.]

Contagion - 7/10


Way too realistic. :worry:I know right? [emoji33]

[Babayaro.]

Pitch Black - 7/10




About to watch The Chronicles of Riddick now

[Cherie]

Contagion :worry:

[Mystic Mock]

Inside Out - I was hoping to like this considering all of the positive reactions from a lot of people about the Film and it's mature content.

For me personally it just came across like a more stiff version of Up (which is a great Film imo) and Joy and Sadness came across as really unlikable to me personally, and the kid in the Film gets written very mechanically in my view, how can I feel sorry for a character that's only feeling her emotions based on what Joy, Sadness or any of the others want her to feel in that moment? I know that it's the concept of the Film (or a large component at least) but I just couldn't take to that element of Inside Out in execution.

Where as with Films like Up, or A Silent Voice (I know that it's not a kids Movie) but they're both like Inside Out where they want you to really invest in the characters and have sad moments in their Films, and imo they did a much better job of it than Inside Out did because I actually liked most of the characters in those Films and they also could be humorous, especially Up.

Also that's Inside Out and Toy Story 4 now that didn't have any real villains in their Films, when will Pixar actually realise that having a villain is nearly as important to Fiction as having heroes?

Overall 1.5/10 - I can count on my one hand how many things that I liked about Inside Out. I'll give The Incredibles 2 a shot from Pixar next, if that is as flat as either Toy Story 4 or Inside Out then Pixar just isn't for me anymore which I suppose was always gonna happen eventually with me not being in their target demographic anymore.:joker:

[user104658]

Inside Out - I was hoping to like this considering all of the positive reactions from a lot of people about the Film and it's mature content.

For me personally it just came across like a more stiff version of Up (which is a great Film imo) and Joy and Sadness came across as really unlikable to me personally, and the kid in the Film gets written very mechanically in my view, how can I feel sorry for a character that's only feeling her emotions based on what Joy, Sadness or any of the others want her to feel in that moment? I know that it's the concept of the Film (or a large component at least) but I just couldn't take to that element of Inside Out in execution.

:nono: it's a metaphor and actually very well done from a psychology standpoint. Also... Joy and Sadness are not supposed to be likable characters, that's really the whole point, NONE of the individual "emotion characters" are supposed to be likable or relatable... because the whole message of the film is to point out that it takes all of these things working together to make a "whole person".

In terms of story concept, the writing Inside Out is easily the best Pixar has :whistle:

[Zizu]

Why is Kevin Costner’s The Postman never shown on Sky , Netflix or Amazon Prime ??


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[Babayaro.]

The Chronicles of Riddick - 6/10

A good story but not as good as the first.

Riddick - 5/10

Some good kills and special effects, but overall it was disappointing.

[Niamh.]

My Spy - I really enjoyed it, it was pretty funny 7.5/10

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Gretel and hansel - 3/10

[Niamh.]

Gretel and hansel - 3/10Yeah that was bad

[Mystic Mock]

:nono: it's a metaphor and actually very well done from a psychology standpoint. Also... Joy and Sadness are not supposed to be likable characters, that's really the whole point, NONE of the individual "emotion characters" are supposed to be likable or relatable... because the whole message of the film is to point out that it takes all of these things working together to make a "whole person".

In terms of story concept, the writing Inside Out is easily the best Pixar has :whistle:

But the message of the Film you can figure out by the time you're 10 years old:laugh: I think that I was expecting something on the maturity level of the old guy from Up with the way that people went on about the Film.

And imo if your characters aren't likeable or interesting to me then the story has got massive issues, even if it's the intention of the writer for it to be the case.

I know that I'm being uber harsh on a Kids Movie though so I probably should lower my standards a bit.:laugh:

[user104658]

But the message of the Film you can figure out by the time you're 10 years old[emoji23] I think that I was expecting something on the maturity level of the old guy from Up with the way that people went on about the Film.

And imo if your characters aren't likeable or interesting to me then the story has got massive issues, even if it's the intention of the writer for it to be the case.

I know that I'm being uber harsh on a Kids Movie though so I probably should lower my standards a bit.[emoji23]Well yes I would say the point of the film is a simple way to explain complex emotions to 8-11 year olds (it's about her discovering that life isn't always kind/fair, that happy memories can make you sad too, and the "dying" of her childhood personality as she heads into teen-territory).

Maybe it works better for kids or people who have kids that sort of age (mine are 7 and 10) :think:.

Conversely... And I know this will be an unpopular opinion... I wasn't a huge fan of "Up" :umm2:

[user104658]

"The House", with Ron Burgundy and Leslie Knope.

We were looking for something dumb and silly as we wanted to totally veg out for a couple of hours. It worked perfectly for that purpose :joker:.

6.5/10 if that's what you're looking for

Don't go in looking for anything that makes sense or has character development or much of a plot or anything like that. It's just Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler having a mess around with their mates. LOADS of actors from smaller Parks & Rec roles show up.

[Tony Montana]

John Tucker Must Die (2006)

Staring Brittany Snow, Jesse Metcalfe, Ashanti, Sophia Bush and Arielle Kebbel.

When three girls from different cliques (Ashanti, Bush and kebbel) discover John Tucker, the most popular, handsome and rich boy at their high school, has been secretly dating all three, they vow they get even with him with the help of a new girl (Snow).

Whilst it isn't no Mean Girls, it's still a fun high school comedy flick.

7/10.

[Tony Montana]

Training Day - 10/10

Holy ****! I was hooked from the moment they met each other in that diner. I know it comes as no surprise since he won an Oscar for it, but Denzel Washington's portrayal of Alonzo is terrifyingly good. Just truly amazing. :worship:

That's not to say Ethan Hawke didn't deserve his Oscar nod too, as he was so convincing in his role as well.

Really enjoyed watching this.

Glad you loved it! One of my favourite films of all time.

Denzel killed it as Alonzo!

The Mexican scene is so intense. Jake is so lucky he had Smiley's cousin's wallet.

[Babayaro.]

Glad you loved it! One of my favourite films of all time.

Denzel killed it as Alonzo!

The Mexican scene is so intense. Jake is so lucky he had Smiley's cousin's wallet.

omg Ikr. I didn't think they would kill him off like that but it didn't make it any less tense. Amazing acting from everyone :clap1:

[Mystic Mock]

Well yes I would say the point of the film is a simple way to explain complex emotions to 8-11 year olds (it's about her discovering that life isn't always kind/fair, that happy memories can make you sad too, and the "dying" of her childhood personality as she heads into teen-territory).

Maybe it works better for kids or people who have kids that sort of age (mine are 7 and 10) :think:.

Conversely... And I know this will be an unpopular opinion... I wasn't a huge fan of "Up" :umm2:

Tbf Inside Out appears to be popular amongst all ages, it's just me I think against the Film.:joker:

What didn't you like about Up out of interest?

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Yeah that was bad

Idk if it was just the copy i watched but it didn’t help that everything was so dark i could barely see what was happening unless they were outside during the day :skull:

[Niamh.]

Idk if it was just the copy i watched but it didn’t help that everything was so dark i could barely see what was happening unless they were outside during the day :skull:That was the copy you watched, it wasn't like that when I watched it, still a terrible film though

[Cherie]

Dark Water.

Has anyone watched this? throw away your Teflon coated pans basically

[MTVN]

Seven Psychopaths - 8/10

Loved it, not quite as good as In Bruges but its reminiscent of it enough to make it a great watch

Ex Machine - 7/10

Not generally into sci fi but I'm always kinda intrigued by AI. I've enjoyed Westworld as well and this sounded sorta similar which it very much was (obviously predates Westworld)

Wedding Crashers - 10/10

About my fifth rewatch and still probably the greatest comedy ever made

[Nicky91]

Angel has Fallen 7.5/10

good movie, great action scenes like in first two movies

also love the Chemistry here between Gerard Butler and Nick Nolte :love:

[user104658]

"Time Trap" on the Netflix.

Really not what I was expecting AT ALL (painting-by-numbers low budget horror) and turned out to be quite a fun piece of timey-wimey sci-fi. Acting is hit-and-miss and a couple of characters are a little bit pointless... And requires a bit of suspension of disbelief (see spoiler) but kept me interested for the 90 minute run time and went in a direction I didn't expect at all, which is refreshing because I find myself guessing the outcome of films too often.

7/10

My main gripe with the gaps in logic are that given how fast time passes on the outside, I feel like there would be more people down there already, and more people would come after them than just poor little Furby and Tall Paul the 8ft Future Man...

[Niamh.]

^^^ Oh I watched that yesterday too, it was different, it gets points for that but not amazing, I'd probably give it a 6.5

[Niamh.]

Seven Psychopaths - 8/10

Loved it, not quite as good as In Bruges but its reminiscent of it enough to make it a great watch

Ex Machine - 7/10

Not generally into sci fi but I'm always kinda intrigued by AI. I've enjoyed Westworld as well and this sounded sorta similar which it very much was (obviously predates Westworld)

Wedding Crashers - 10/10

About my fifth rewatch and still probably the greatest comedy ever made

Did you watch The Gentlemen yet Matt (Colin Farrell being in it too reminded me of it) that was one of my favourite films I've seen this year actually, plus Colin's character in it is brilliant

[Cherie]

Did you watch The Gentlemen yet Matt (Colin Farrell being in it too reminded me of it) that was one of my favourite films I've seen this year actually, plus Colin's character in it is brilliant

Omg was it good, the opening credits being so long annoyed me and then opening line of ‘I will have a pint and a pickled egg’, I lasted 15 mins :laugh:

[Niamh.]

Omg was it good, the opening credits being so long annoyed me and then opening line of ‘I will have a pint and a pickled egg’, I lasted 15 mins :laugh:

I really enjoyed it anyway. Did you like Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch? If you liked those then I think you will like it a lot

[Cherie]

I really enjoyed it anyway. Did you like Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch? If you liked those then I think you will like it a lot

I liked Snatch, not watched the other one, maybe I will give it another go at some point tx

Have you seen Dark Waters?

[Niamh.]

I liked Snatch, not watched the other one, maybe I will give it another go at some point tx



Have you seen Dark Waters?Yeah, terrifying that one [emoji33]

[MTVN]

Did you watch The Gentlemen yet Matt (Colin Farrell being in it too reminded me of it) that was one of my favourite films I've seen this year actually, plus Colin's character in it is brilliant

Oh no I haven't actually, almost went to see it in the cinema when it came out but didn't get round to it. I'll try give it a watch this week

[Niamh.]

Colin is always better when he doesn't have to pretend he's American [emoji23]

[King Gizzard]

Border

Watched this on Film4 the other night (it’s now on channel 4 player if you’re interested) Erm...I don’t know where to start. From the writer of Let the Right One In (which is also a brilliant film)

I don’t know for a lot of the film I was like “what the **** is this” but I ended up liking it when it finished. It’s an experience anyway.

Included the most bizarre sex scene I’ve ever seen in a film

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[Denver]

Contagion 9/10

Great film that kind of reflects on us today, though it would be scary to have a global pandemic where you die within 5 days of catching it

[Babayaro.]

American Psycho - 9/10


Christian Bale :worship:

[Zizu]

Just watching Kevin Costner’s The Postman for only the second time ( first time was when it was first released decades ago ) .

Anyways it’s surprisingly good and I’m pleasantly surprised .

It was funny to see a scene showing how the world was totally devastated just like the world portrayed in the MadMax movies but then the caption said ..

“ In 2013 ....”


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[LaLaLand]

The Way Way Back (2013) - 8/10

Really enjoyed this. "Coming of age" story about a very introverted lad who goes on holiday to Cape Cod for the Summer with his family and comes out of his shell as the Summer goes on. Very Summery movie but at times quite dark, and some "in the feels" moments in there. Great cast too - Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell, Alison Janney etc.

[MTVN]

The Two Popes - 7/10

Dragged a bit in parts but really well acted and provides good insights into two very different characters

[Zizu]

I’m halfway through The Postman watching it for only the second ever time and really enjoying it .

Seems rather apt given our current situation ...


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[Mystic Mock]

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - I've finally watched one of the newer Star Wars Movies, it weren't amazing but it was fun imo, Finn, Rey, and Po were all likeable characters, and it was good to see some old faces from the original trilogy. Plus the world of Star Wars is always an interesting one to explore, plus the battles were good imo.

However I didn't like how Kylo Ren blatantly is ripping off Darth Vader's storylines, personality, and even wearing a menacing suit like Darth Vader. And the other bad guy that's clearly trying to be Palpatine didn't work for me either. Plus controversially I do feel like the original characters (bar Luke for obvious reasons) invaded screentime imo that should've been given to the new lead characters of this trilogy imo, it felt like Disney were forgoing quality in this area to appease the original trilogy's fans.

Overall - 7/10

Akira - An interesting world is how I'll leave it. 9/10

Spider-Man: Far From Home - A really fun Film with one of MCU's best efforts at developing it's main villain for the Film, there was a little niggle with some of the Peter and Brad stuff being like something out of the CW, but overall I thought that the Film was really good fun with some strong character development for Peter Parker in other areas. 9/10

[LaLaLand]

Love & Mercy - 9/10.

Wow! So it’s the story of Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys and documents his mental health struggles/breakdowns and focuses on two parts of his life in particular. One as a young man in the 60s when he has his first breakdown making the now legendary “Pet Sounds” album and later when he’s under the care of the controversial/vile Dr. Eugene Landy in the late 80’s.

Young Brian is played by Paul Dano and older Brian by John Cusack and both act the hell out of this part. Some of the things that happen are unbelievable but all true, hard to believe when watching, particularly Dr. Landy’s “treatment”.

It was on BBC2 last night so will be on the BBC Player now I’d imagine - definitely recommend!!

[Babayaro.]

Midsommar - 8/10


Soooo ****ing weird and so much gore. I felt depressed when it finished.

[Cherie]

The Grey

6/10

Heat

10/10

[Tony Montana]

Four Brothers (2005)

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre ''3000'' Benjamin, Garrett Hedlund, Terrance Howard, Josh Charles, Sofia Vergara, Taraji P. Henson and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

After the murder of their mother, Evelyn Mercer, in an apparent robbery-gone-wrong at a convenience store, adopted brothers Bobby, Angel, Jeremiah and Jack Mercer only have one thing on their mind: revenge! Suspecting that there's more to this story than they initially thought, the brothers' pursuit of the killers brings them into direct conflict with gang lord Victor Sweet, the man who may be responsible for Evelyn's murder.

This is an excellent gritty, action packed drama that's entertaining from start to finish.

8/10.

[Babayaro.]

Howl - 5/10

[Barry.]

Chopping mall. 8.

Fun robot killers taking on teens in a mall. Watch it on Amazon prime lol.

[Babayaro.]

A History of Violence - 8/10


Some really good kills in that :clap1: Brilliantly acted too!

[Marsh.]

Memento

LOVED it.

[Oliver_W]

The Platform, 8/10

A bit hard to sit through in places and gave me anxiety dreams. I liked it though,it was an interesting commentary on society and Haves/Have Nots.

[Niamh.]

Town - Some Ben Affleck bank robbery type movie, it was fine, passed the time, I'll give it a 5.5-6/10, cant decide [emoji23]

[Smithy]

The Invisible Man - 9/10 I thought it was really good, I was worried that it was gonna get a bit tedious some woman not being believed but they ramped it up at just the right time

[Niamh.]

The Invisible Man - 9/10 I thought it was really good, I was worried that it was gonna get a bit tedious some woman not being believed but they ramped it up at just the right timeOh yeah, I really liked it too, pretty much anything Elizabeth Moss is in I love though. She's one of my favourite actors

[Oliver_W]

I loved Invisible Man. It showcased different types of abuse, it's basically a course in gaslighting. I wonder if
there'll be an Invisible Woman movie like there was for the original Invisible Man. I'm not sure where they could go with that, but I don't know anything about the original either, apart from that it exists.

[Smithy]

I don’t think they’ll do that ^ the original plan was to create a “Monsterverse” starting with the new Mummy and the films set to follow were Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Invisible Man.

[Oliver_W]

I don’t think they’ll do that ^ the original plan was to create a “Monsterverse” starting with the new Mummy and the films set to follow were Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Invisible Man.

True, but that was through Universal, and Blumhouse made Invisible Man. Virtually all of those monsters are public domain, so absolutely any person or studio can make films with them.

[Marsh.]

Is Elizabeth Moss getting typecast in these abuse roles? :laugh:

[Marsh.]

I don’t think they’ll do that ^ the original plan was to create a “Monsterverse” starting with the new Mummy and the films set to follow were Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Invisible Man.

That was the "Dark Universe" with Universal, which was scrapped after the massive flop of The Mummy.

[Oliver_W]

Cam - either a 7 or 8 out of 10, can't quite decide.

Surprisingly good! When I heard the concept - camgirl finds her streams are running when she's not there and it's someone identical to her - I thought it was gonna be dumb campy fun, but was more than that.

[Tony Montana]

Cherry Tree Lane (2010)

A British urban home invasion thriller.

Married couple Mike and Christine's whole world is turned upside down when a trio of local teenagers barge into their home, beat them, tie them up and hold them captive. It turns out the boys are waiting for the couple's teenage son to return home, so they may exact revenge on him for grassing on one of the boys' cousin, who's been sent to prison.

Disturbing, gripping and intense as hell, this is an excellent thriller that's able to keep you on the edge of your seat.

8/10.

[Smithy]

That was the "Dark Universe" with Universal, which was scrapped after the massive flop of The Mummy.

Yeah but I saw an article saying they’re reconsidering it following IIM success

[Denver]

Extraction (Netflix film) 7/10

Great film with fantastic acting but the plot went on for to long without much character progression but it was good for what it was and very enjoyable.

[Vanessa]

Flatliners.
One of my favourite movies ever. :love:

[Oliver_W]

Yeah but I saw an article saying they’re reconsidering it following IIM success

It'd be better in Blumhouse's hands than Universal tbh. Blumhouse's horrors, while certainly hit or miss, are miles better than any by Big Hollywood.


I'm here for a war of the Horror Cinematic Universes <3

[Babayaro.]

Resident Evil - 7/10

[Babayaro.]

Eden Lake - 8/10 (nobody tell Jack_ :worry:)


Such a feel-good film. :)

[Babayaro.]

12 Years A Slave - 10/10


Heartbreaking :bawling:

[LaLaLand]

The Deer Hunter - 9/10 [but I'm genuinely traumatised for LIFE probably :skull: ]

[Cherie]

Richard Jewell

security guard wrongly accused of planting a bomb at the Atlanta Olympics :skull: The FBI :bored:

10/10

[Beastie]

Once upon a time in Hollywood.

Worth the watch but not as good as the other Tarantino classics.

[MTVN]

The Irishman - 9/10

Loved it. Obviously crazy long but never really drags or get boring and amazing seeing so many legends of crime cinema starring together again

[bots]

The Irishman - 9/10

Loved it. Obviously crazy long but never really drags or get boring and amazing seeing so many legends of crime cinema starring together again

i found the irishman so slow. i gave up after 20 mins

[LukeB]

Captain Marvel - 8/10

[Denver]

Underground 6 8/10

The Platform 5/10

[MTVN]

i found the irishman so slow. i gave up after 20 mins

:o

That's like less than a tenth of the film though, you can't judge it on that :nono: I think a lot of these epic mob films start quite slow because there's so much to introduce you to

[Tony Montana]

:o

That's like less than a tenth of the film though, you can't judge it on that :nono: I think a lot of these epic mob films start quite slow because there's so much to introduce you to

Haven't watched it myself yet but would you say it's on the same level as Godfather and Goodfellas?

[MTVN]

Haven't watched it myself yet but would you say it's on the same level as Godfather and Goodfellas?

I probably enjoyed it more than Godfather tbh but I don't think it's quite as good as Goodfellas or Godfather 2. It's made me want to rewatch those films though as I haven't seen them for years and don't remember them too well

[michael21]

I am haifway thoght the cm Puck movie

It about him doing up a house and a ghost girl come and get him had kills his frend :bawling:

[michael21]

Oh it's on Netflix

[Zizu]

The Imitation Game


Amazing !!


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[michael21]

Truth or dare :bawling::bawling::bawling:

[Nicky91]

Jumanji: The Next Level 9.5/10

overall good fun to watch

nice bit of humour moments too with Danny DeVito, Danny Glover their avatar characters :love:

Rory McCann aka The Hound from GoT as the villain here :flutter: :clap2:

[Babayaro.]

Crash - 8/10


The scene where Matt Dillon's character rescued Thandie Newton's from the burning car was very moving.

[Babayaro.]

'71 - 8/10

[Babayaro.]

Blinded by the Light - 8.5/10

[Babayaro.]

The Green Inferno - 5.5/10

[MTVN]

Football Factory - 9/10 (and I will not let anyone tell me otherwise)

[LukeB]

Captain America: The First Avenger - 8/10
Captain America: The Winter Soldier - 8.5/10

[michael21]

I like to play games 1

9/10

[michael21]

I like to play games 2

10/10

[MTVN]

Moneyball - 8/10

One of the best sport related films I've seen. Don't know loads about baseball but there's enough in there that could relate to the running of a lot of sports teams. Brad Pitt is great in it as well

[Cherie]

Seven 8/10

[JerseyWins]

Goodfellas a few weeks back: 9/10

Once I get through Breaking Bad I think I might start watching more movies during corona quarantines. A lot I've been meaning to get to as well

[Zizu]

Oh yeah, I really liked it too, pretty much anything Elizabeth Moss is in I love though. She's one of my favourite actors



Mad Men is amazing !!


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[Babayaro.]

Rise of the Footsoldier - 6.5/10

[Cherie]

The Fugitive, a nice easy Sunday night watch 7/10

[Zizu]

I tried the new Star Wars movie for about 20 minutes but just had no desire to see the outcome and gave up .. I must say it felt very , very similar to the last one ..


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[Smithy]

I watched Jumanji: The Next Level yesterday, thought it was pretty good 7/10

[Niamh.]

The Cobbler- it was ok 5.5/10

[Babayaro.]

A Map for Saturday - 8/10

Brilliant documentary, which gave me a lot of inspiration to hold on to my dream of travelling the world.


Grave Encounters - 6/10

Was alright.

[Babayaro.]

The Battery - 9/10

If you're a fan of the zombie genre then give this a watch!

Along with Train to Busan, it's easily the best film from that genre in quite some time!

But it is worth noting, that it's more a story about survival and how two people manage to survive each other, rather than out and out zombie action like most others.

[Babayaro.]

The Football Factory - 7/10


The Bay - 5.5/10

A bit harsh considering I was falling asleep during most of it, but I did enjoy it when I watched it a couple of years ago.

[Cherie]

Hachito - a dogs story

Second watch still :bawling:

[Tony Montana]

The Breakfast Club (1985)

Starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson and Paul Gleason.

Five teenagers from different high school cliques spend one Saturday in detention. Although they all don't interact with each other at school, they begin to open up to each other and realise they all have things in common, such as all of them having poo relationships with their parents.

This is the quintessential teen film, packed with excellent performances and arguably John Hughes' best film.

[MTVN]

Young Offenders - 9/10

Loved it. Really funny but also a very warm film with a great cast of characters

[Niamh.]

Young Offenders - 9/10



Loved it. Really funny but also a very warm film with a great cast of charactersOh Cork movie [emoji173] there's a TV series of it too

[MTVN]

Oh Cork movie [emoji173] there's a TV series of it too

I thought you would have seen it :hee: yeah I just read that they made a TV series after, will definitely give that a watch too

[Niamh.]

I thought you would have seen it :hee: yeah I just read that they made a TV series after, will definitely give that a watch tooIt was on BBC4 or something, its very good

[Babayaro.]

The Devil's Rejects - 8/10

[andybigbro]

Bruce Almighty on Channel 5. :hugesmile:

[LaLaLand]

Just finished watching American Graffiti, hadn't seen it for a few years and saw it was on so caught it and I fell in love with it all over again. Such a cool snapshot of an iconic time in American "teen" history.

That ending and epilogue describing the "fate" of the four main lads as Curt flies off to college though always hits me like a ton of bricks. Sad.

I'd love if George Lucas revisited this genre someday and gave as a different "coming-of-age" story like this.

[Oliver_W]

I watched Eli on Netflix last night.

7/10, maybe 8/10 not sure.

A bit disturbing in places (reminded me of Stephen King's book The Institute) and also had shades of The Others.



I'd love if George Lucas revisited this genre someday and gave as a different "coming-of-age" story like this.
I love George Lucas. All six Star Wars movies are basically big budget indie movies - with the first one he made, the studios let him get on with it because back then scifi was basically a write-off anyway, and he financed all of the others himself.

Hollywood needs more weirdo mavericks instead of big studio hacks :)