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[Locke.]

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Tried doing this a few years back and it took off at first but eventually died out, and I think it might have been attempted a couple of times since then but I don't recall it ever being a success.. but might as well try again. In short:

- Once about 6-7 people sign up the first film can get picked
- People will have Monday-Saturday to watch that weeks film
- New movies will be picked on a Sunday
- Make sure any film is available to watch somewhere online for free or on Netflix or something, because I doubt many would actually go out and pay for it
- To make sure the film isn't something ****e like Disaster Movie, it must be rated above a 6.0 on www.imdb.com

For November, as the year is coming to a close, I thought it'd be good to make it 2014 movies only, and for December christmas movies only.. Open to suggestions though.

Members

1. Locke
2. Drew
3. Shaun
4. LukeB
5. Morrissey
6. Jake
7. Raph
8. Karl
9. Lucas
10. GypsyGoth

11. Dezzy
12. Ammi
13. Niamh
14. Udanax
15. Ben

Films Watched

1. Boyhood - TiBB Rating - 9.27/10 - 13 Ratings - http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7374498&postcount=79
2. The Fault in Our Stars - TiBB Rating - 6.33/10 - 12 Ratings - http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7387806&postcount=126
3. Godzilla - TiBB Rating - 6.94/10 - 9 Ratings - http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7397975&postcount=151
4. St. Vincent - TiBB Rating - 8.35/10 - 7 Ratings - http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7408773&postcount=172
5.

[Drew.]

I'm in

[Glenn.]

Me

[Drew.]

Christmas movies theme >>>

[Shaun]

go on then fam

[LukeB]

sure

[Natalie.]

Me please

[Jake.]

yes please

[Raph]

This sounds like a great idea, sign me up!

[MTVN]

Go on then I will see if you get past 3 films this time

[Raph]

We should definitely do Boyhood for some week in November

[Ramsay]

Sign me up. but i am moving on friday so i dunno how long it will take me to get internet. if i get it sorted fairly fast i'll do this for sure

[Black Dagger]

Let's see if we can do more than 2. I'm in.

[Livia]

I'd like to join please.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Yes I will join


Do we get free drinks and nibbles?

[Marc]

Yeah.

[LukeB]

here for watching hunger games

[Locke.]

I used http://www.random.org/ to see who should choose the first movie and it came up with #8, so Raph it's your choice.

If we're sticking with 2014 movies for November then this is probably a good place to check out - http://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/bestofrt/?year=2014

[MTVN]

Harder to watch some of those newer ones online mind :think:

[GypsyGoth]

:amazed:

I'd love to join, thanks :love:

[Raph]

Great stuff, I will have a look now!

[Raph]

I'm undecided between 'Boyhood' and 'The Other Woman'. What do you lot think? I think it should be Boyhood though, iconic movie of the year, and number 1 on Rotten Tomatoes for this year. Plus i've only seen half of it so i've been meaning to watch it anyways!

[Glenn.]

I'm good with Boyhood

[Drew.]

Boyhood is good with me

[Locke.]

I've seen Boyhood but I'd definitely watch it again, brilliant movie

[MTVN]

Considering The Other Woman sounds like basically the worst movie of all time I'd say Boyhood is the better choice

[Raph]

hahaha Matt, great Boyhood it is folks :)

[MTVN]

Wait a minute just realised Boyhood is 165 minutes long, go with The Other Woman!!!!!!!!!

[Shaun]

I've been meaning to watch since I DLed it so this is fine by me :pipe:

[Locke.]

There are a few links for it here - http://www.vodlocker.me/2014/08/watch-boyhood-online-free-vodlocker.html

[Raph]

Great! So when are we watching this by?

[Shaun]

4am I think sounds fair

[Drew.]

i'm half way through already

[Black Dagger]

Done pal, chop chop!

[Raph]

:fist:

[GypsyGoth]

:laugh2:

[Tom4784]

Count me in, Boyhood's a great film so I won't mind an excuse to watch it again.

[Ammi]

..is it too late to be part of this..?..I've already watched some of Boyhood so it'll make me apply myself and find the time to finish it....

[Natalie.]

I'll get t watching it

[Niamh.]

I'm in, how long do we have to watch it?

[Locke.]

Second film will be picked on Sunday, so by then

[Niamh.]

Oh great, I might d/l it later then

[Niamh.]

Watched Boyhood last night, do I have to do a review or something now? How does this work?

[Glenn.]

I downloaded this last night. Will give it a watch tonight hopefully.

[Niamh.]

It's really long Glenn so bear that in mind, it's 2 and 3/4 hours

[LukeB]

I will watch it Friday? where can I watch this?

[Glenn.]

It's really long Glenn so bear that in mind, it's 2 and 3/4 hours

I need to watch it tonight. I'm back at work Friday so I'll be in bed early tomorrow night.

[Niamh.]

I need to watch it tonight. I'm back at work Friday so I'll be in bed early tomorrow night.

I didn't realise it was so long till I put it on so I didn't get to bed till after 1am, that's far too lat on a school night :laugh:

[Locke.]

Watched Boyhood last night, do I have to do a review or something now? How does this work?

Yeah, review and rate out of 10 then on sunday it'll get an average TiBB Rating outta 10

[Niamh.]

Boyhood Review :

I actually didn't know alot about this film before watching it only that I'd heard it was good so I was surprised that they used the same actors to play (all the characters) but obviously more interestingly the kids in the film. So it's definitely very unique, i read afterwards it took them 12 years to make it? That's amazing

In theory it sounds like a pretty boring film just following a boy around from age 5 doing all the normal kind of things kids do growing up but I really really enjoyed it, you almost felt like you got to watch someones whole childhood and what made them the people they are, play out right in front of you.

The last scene with his mother when she had a bit of a meltdown at him packing up for college made me a bit sad and I could really relate to what she was saying :laugh:

Anyway, I loved this movie, it was so different from anything I've ever seen, so simple eventhough it was probably pretty complicated for them to make it over that stretch of time

9/10

[Ramsay]

I shall stream this tonight

[Black Dagger]

I think this is going to be worth a watch tonight tbh! Nothing else is on.

[Tom4784]

I re-watched this today.

It's a marvel of a film, the fact you see the actors grow up before your eyes is amazingly strange. It must have been a logistical nightmare to handle but I think that all that presumed hassle that the crew went through to make this film was worth it. It's very close to being a perfect film. Rewatching it did highlight some things for me that I wasn't keen on though, I felt like we knew the core family thoroughly but most of the other characters are basically throwaways, which is understandable as it'd be a nightmare to organise periods of filming over 12 years for actors other than the core family. Also I think some of the pop culture references were a little forced and clumsy, we could tell simply by looking at the actors that time had passed so we didn't need things like the small scene about Lady Gaga to mark the passing of time. It also does tend to drag near the end, I think they could have cut the last 10 minutes or so and the ending would have still had the same effect.

Aside from that (which is basically nitpicking anyway). It's damn near perfect. The acting is great and the story felt very authentic. It's a very well made film and an achievement. I do hope it get recognised during awards season.

9/10

[Ramsay]

oh no. coldplay. not a good start.

[Niamh.]

oh no. coldplay. not a good start.

I don't get the Coldplay hate, they're brilliant :nono:

[Natalie.]

It was long but worth it,didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did when I read a bit about it. Liked watching the characters grow up in front of us.Great film and thought the acting was perfect

8/10

[Crimson Dynamo]

It was 3 stories about life I guess. From a crew of thugs who seem to have no future, to a gang-banger looking to be rehabilitated by romance, and an aimless young father who simply needs to grow up, the director brings urban life to the movie screens without simplifying, preaching or pandering.

Fishburne as the movie’s moral center tries to impart responsibility and awareness in his son of the realities of life as a Black male in America.

Otherwise it’s a sadly optimistic and touching classic that confidently conveys a coherent solemn mood of a modern American wasteland.

Any film with Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur and Tyrese Gibson is ok with me.

:thumbs: 8/10

[Ramsay]

Excellent movie. A bit too long like already been mentioned but i loved almost everything about it, in a weird way i was sad when it was almost over

9/10 :clap1:

[Raph]

Will watch this tonight, can't wait

[Ramsay]

Also great to see Ethan Hawke GOATing as usual

[Niamh.]

It was 3 stories about life I guess. From a crew of thugs who seem to have no future, to a gang-banger looking to be rehabilitated by romance, and an aimless young father who simply needs to grow up, the director brings urban life to the movie screens without simplifying, preaching or pandering.



Fishburne as the movie’s moral center tries to impart responsibility and awareness in his son of the realities of life as a Black male in America.



Otherwise it’s a sadly optimistic and touching classic that confidently conveys a coherent solemn mood of a modern American wasteland.



Any film with Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur and Tyrese Gibson is ok with me.



:thumbs: 8/10


Watch the right movie LT :fist:

[Ramsay]

I don't get the Coldplay hate, they're brilliant :nono:

Just straight up annoying

[Glenn.]

I'm going to have to watch this on Monday night. With everything going on this week I haven't had time and I'm working for the next four days. I'll have to play catchup.

[Locke.]

Boyhood - 10/10

One of the very few films I'd give a 10 to. I think they got the balance perfectly between time spend on childhood and adult life, and I really liked the small references like the Gaga video and the Soulja Boy song, not necessarily to let us know what year they were in but just because it made it more realistic that the characters would have came across these things, because I'm pretty sure EVERYONE did. I loved the conversation between the kid and the dad as well about if they'd ever make a new Star Wars movie, because obviously they are now making one. Ethan Hawke was brilliant as he always is in these types of movies (the 'Before' franchise is quite similar) and I hope he keeps doing them, Patricia Arquette was also great as where the two kids and the guy playing the abusive step father.

[GypsyGoth]

The idea behind the film is breathtaking. I really hope that more people make movies like this. It's almost like one of those shows were they visit a group of people every few years.

As mentioned by Locke, one of the highlights is the ordinariness of the conversations. Most movies are very plot focused and kinda keep you moving relentlessly along. This was the opposite, it's kinda meandered across years and allows you to just enjoy the lives of other people.

Lastly I thought it ended at perhaps the perfect point. Brilliant movie :love:

[Ninastar]

you're all making me wanna watch omg

[GypsyGoth]

you're all making me wanna watch omg

:worship:

As some have mentioned it is a long film, but it really does fly past. The kids are harry potter fans, so you get to relive all the hype around book releases.

I think you'd like it a lot :love:

[Ninastar]

is it violent or sad?

[GypsyGoth]

is it violent or sad?

Nope, stuff happens but there's no violence at all shown I don't think. And it's not sad either.

[Locke.]

What is your rating out of 10 please Mrs Goth

[LukeB]

I will watch tonight

[GypsyGoth]

9 or 10. So I guess 9.5

I don't think it could have been made any better.

[Raph]

It really was flawless 10/10 will give a proper review later. Probably the only movie that could get a 10 from me really was kinda beautiful

[LukeB]

LukeB's Rating - 9/10

It was a long film,I didn't expect to like this film to be quite honest with you all, but I actually loved this film.Good casting and a good storyline! I would recommend this film too my friends!

[Black Dagger]

9/10

Very few movies get a 10/10 from me and that will probably show throughout film club (for however long it lasts anyway), like stated above, they got the mix of child and adult just right and the soundtrack throughout the film was wonderful as well, they featured Arcade Fire twice so it's one of the greatest films of the past few years just on that basis alone tbh oh and I was a sucker for them featuring Harry Potter as well <3. I nearly did drop an extra mark off tho for the longevity of the film but I blame that on my concentration span so chose not to do so.

[Drew.]

Was just about to head off to bed but decided to give it a watch instead, great decision in the end. It was interesting to see the stages throughout childhood in a movie using the same person/people throughout. It was kind of horrible to see him going from the shy innocent kid straight to the rebel type teen with the piercings and smoking but it was good to see him soon snapping out of it all and getting on with life again. In the end it felt like we had watched him growing over a much longer period than 12 years. Brilliant movie though, never watched anything like it before.

10/10

[Jake.]

Finally got round to watching this this morning, and I'm glad that I did. A different take on a film about growing up, I felt really connected with these characters much more than what I do in other films. Seeing Mason falling into a bad phase but then coming out on top was rewarding as well. Yeah, for a film of its length, it managed to keep my interest.

8/10

[Shaun]

I'll watch this tonight I promise :ninja2:

[Locke.]

Boyhood gets an average rating of 9.21/10 based on 12 reviews. People that haven't watched it and rated it yet still can, I'll just edit their score in once they do.

Reviews:

Boyhood Review :

I actually didn't know alot about this film before watching it only that I'd heard it was good so I was surprised that they used the same actors to play (all the characters) but obviously more interestingly the kids in the film. So it's definitely very unique, i read afterwards it took them 12 years to make it? That's amazing

In theory it sounds like a pretty boring film just following a boy around from age 5 doing all the normal kind of things kids do growing up but I really really enjoyed it, you almost felt like you got to watch someones whole childhood and what made them the people they are, play out right in front of you.

The last scene with his mother when she had a bit of a meltdown at him packing up for college made me a bit sad and I could really relate to what she was saying :laugh:

Anyway, I loved this movie, it was so different from anything I've ever seen, so simple eventhough it was probably pretty complicated for them to make it over that stretch of time

9/10



I re-watched this today.

It's a marvel of a film, the fact you see the actors grow up before your eyes is amazingly strange. It must have been a logistical nightmare to handle but I think that all that presumed hassle that the crew went through to make this film was worth it. It's very close to being a perfect film. Rewatching it did highlight some things for me that I wasn't keen on though, I felt like we knew the core family thoroughly but most of the other characters are basically throwaways, which is understandable as it'd be a nightmare to organise periods of filming over 12 years for actors other than the core family. Also I think some of the pop culture references were a little forced and clumsy, we could tell simply by looking at the actors that time had passed so we didn't need things like the small scene about Lady Gaga to mark the passing of time. It also does tend to drag near the end, I think they could have cut the last 10 minutes or so and the ending would have still had the same effect.

Aside from that (which is basically nitpicking anyway). It's damn near perfect. The acting is great and the story felt very authentic. It's a very well made film and an achievement. I do hope it get recognised during awards season.

9/10

It was long but worth it,didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did when I read a bit about it. Liked watching the characters grow up in front of us.Great film and thought the acting was perfect

8/10

Boyhood - 10/10

One of the very few films I'd give a 10 to. I think they got the balance perfectly between time spend on childhood and adult life, and I really liked the small references like the Gaga video and the Soulja Boy song, not necessarily to let us know what year they were in but just because it made it more realistic that the characters would have came across these things, because I'm pretty sure EVERYONE did. I loved the conversation between the kid and the dad as well about if they'd ever make a new Star Wars movie, because obviously they are now making one. Ethan Hawke was brilliant as he always is in these types of movies (the 'Before' franchise is quite similar) and I hope he keeps doing them, Patricia Arquette was also great as where the two kids and the guy playing the abusive step father.

The idea behind the film is breathtaking. I really hope that more people make movies like this. It's almost like one of those shows were they visit a group of people every few years.

As mentioned by Locke, one of the highlights is the ordinariness of the conversations. Most movies are very plot focused and kinda keep you moving relentlessly along. This was the opposite, it's kinda meandered across years and allows you to just enjoy the lives of other people.

Lastly I thought it ended at perhaps the perfect point. Brilliant movie :love:

It really was flawless 10/10 will give a proper review later. Probably the only movie that could get a 10 from me really was kinda beautiful

LukeB's Rating - 9/10

It was a long film,I didn't expect to like this film to be quite honest with you all, but I actually loved this film.Good casting and a good storyline! I would recommend this film too my friends!

Was just about to head off to bed but decided to give it a watch instead, great decision in the end. It was interesting to see the stages throughout childhood in a movie using the same person/people throughout. It was kind of horrible to see him going from the shy innocent kid straight to the rebel type teen with the piercings and smoking but it was good to see him soon snapping out of it all and getting on with life again. In the end it felt like we had watched him growing over a much longer period than 12 years. Brilliant movie though, never watched anything like it before.

10/10

Finally got round to watching this this morning, and I'm glad that I did. A different take on a film about growing up, I felt really connected with these characters much more than what I do in other films. Seeing Mason falling into a bad phase but then coming out on top was rewarding as well. Yeah, for a film of its length, it managed to keep my interest.

8/10

[QUOTE=Shaun;7375843]Boyhood - 10/10

loved it :flutter: instant classic. Ridiculously ambitious, but refreshingly down-to-earth and loveable and relatable and endearing. It made me feel pretty sad just because the film's main bond seemed to be the father/son one, and I've missed out on that, but it was sweet.




From the original list of 18, 11 have so far watched. Glenn and Shaun have both said they still intend on watching but the other 5 are all in deep trouble, I will be paying them a visit soon.

1. Locke
2. Drew
3. Glenn
4. Shaun
5. LukeB
6. Morrissey
7. Jake
8. Raph
9. MTVN
10. Livia

11. Karl
12. Lucas
13. LeatherTrumpet
14. Marc
15. GypsyGoth
16. Dezzy
17. Ammi
18. Niamh

I'll use that random number generator in a minute out of the 11 that have so far watched to see who picks the second movie (so outta 10 really, cos Raph has already picked)

[Locke.]

Ok, second choice is GypsyGoth

[Black Dagger]

Pick us a good one Claud :clap1:

[GypsyGoth]

:amazed: I'll try :D

I'll pick one later on tonight, with one or two backups in case my first choice is tough to find for peeps or whatever.

[Shaun]

claudia's gonna force a random Finnish film on us isn't she

[GypsyGoth]

:laugh2:

I was gonna pick Boyhood again, that seems to have been popular.

[Jake.]

:laugh2:

I was gonna pick Boyhood again, that seems to have been popular.

Just Boyhood every week tbh, think we should all submit 10,000 word essays by the end of December

[Raph]

Yes boyhood every week sounds like a plan :clap1:

[GypsyGoth]

I was gonna pick Guardians of the Galaxy, the soundtrack is great and the movie is fun, however I think it might be a bit difficult for people to find. So instead I've gone for The Fault in Our Stars! It's on the site Locke posted and seems to be good quality.

http://www.vodlocker.me/2014/06/watch-fault-in-our-stars-online-free.html

Is that okay with everyone?

[LukeB]

I was gonna pick Guardians of the Galaxy, the soundtrack is great and the movie is fun, however I think it might be a bit difficult for people to find. So instead I've gone for The Fault in Our Stars! It's on the site Locke posted and seems to be good quality.

http://www.vodlocker.me/2014/06/watch-fault-in-our-stars-online-free.html

Is that okay with everyone?

The Fault in Our Stars? that will be okay for me :) I've avoided for personal reasons, but i will give it a watch :)

[Ramsay]

Guardians of the Galaxy is on yify but yeah either is fine by me

[Drew.]

The Fault in Our Stars is good with me, do you know if its on Netflix? (I'm assuming it's not as its recent though)

[MTVN]

Boyhood only gets a 2/10 from me I'm afraid

[GypsyGoth]

The Fault in Our Stars is good with me, do you know if its on Netflix? (I'm assuming it's not as its recent though)

I don't think so, but I don't have netflix.

[LukeB]

my bro's gf have it on DVD so it be easy for me too watch

[Niamh.]

I'm going to have a hard time convincing Gav to watch that :think:

[Shaun]

Boyhood - 10/10

loved it :flutter: instant classic. Ridiculously ambitious, but refreshingly down-to-earth and loveable and relatable and endearing. It made me feel pretty sad just because the film's main bond seemed to be the father/son one, and I've missed out on that, but it was sweet.

I've already seen the Fault in Our Stars and I'd give it a 6/10... I was expecting it to be worse and the cast is really good, but idk, I just can't look past John Green's obnoxious storytelling and the whole "let's make out in an Anne Frank museum because it's seizing the day!" balls. It was pretty nauseating and just a kind of "yeah there's beauty in the world when there's cancer" message and that's great and everything but ugh. Too teenmovieish :laugh: I probably sound harsher than a 6 LOL but Shailene Woodley is a great actress and the supporting cast was good too... didn't go too much on Ansel Elgort, he was just a sort-of token dreamboat doofus I guess, and oh GOD the cigarette 'metaphor' PLEASE SHUT UP. But no, nice acting, nice little story, nice message, but irritating.

[Niamh.]

I already know what I'm going to pick if I get a chance

[Locke.]

The Fault in Our Stars - 6/10

I liked it, but having watched my fair share of Simp movies a few months back I don't think it's as good as some others in this genre (Remember Me, Keith, etc). I thought Shailene & the guy playing Augustus worked well together and were both really likeably in their roles, Willem Dafoe played a great horrible bastard as well. I knew that the ending was supposed to be really sad and that it leaves most people (women) crying but I didn't really think it was that emotional at all.. I mean I wanted Augustus to live but it was nowhere near as bad as main characters deaths in most other movies. But yeah, it's an enjoyable film and I actually liked all of the characters which is pretty rare. Plus the author is a Liverpool fan so that's always a bonus.

[Natalie.]

Saw this the other week, I liked it and thought Shailene and Ansel worked well together. Didn't think it was too sad, maybe because I already knew the ending :spin: I loved the character of Augustus. Would watch it again in a few years, also didn't really like John Greens little bit in it :/ even if he was on screen for a minute


6/10

[Tom4784]

I've been avoiding this one, I thought the book was pretty good but the film trailers disgusted me. I shall give it a chance and watch it on Wednesday though.

[Niamh.]

I'm going to have to stream this on my lunch break and watch it over a few days I think

[Raph]

Will try and watch this tonight!

[LukeB]

oh ****, forgot about this!

[Ramsay]

i have it downloaded. will watch it after i have a wank.

[Black Dagger]

Will watch this now I think. Don't want film club to flop before even watching a 2nd movie </3

[Amy Jade]

The Fault in our Stars is one of the best movies of the year :love:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

TFIOS :flutter:

[LukeB]

I might have to miss this film i'm afraid, i have reasons but i don't want to discuss, I See how i feel (my friend told me what happened and it just put me off)

[Ramsay]

6/10
I just couldn't get into it really i mean i know it was sad but mehhhh..
suppose it was good that it ended up being Gus that died, was full expecting Hazel to die at the end tbh. nice ending though, Willem Dafoe was fairly random :laugh:
I'm moving out today so won't have internet for the next week or so i'd say. so best to leave me out of picking the next movie Locke.

[Tom4784]

5/10

I liked the book but I felt that the film amplified some of the more pretentious parts of it while watering down some of the best bits. I thought Shailene Woodley put in a good performance as Hazel but everyone else were kind of bleh.

[Niamh.]

I have about 15 minutes left of this to watch, will get it done before sunday

[JoshBB]

Sign me up! Also, I will watch the movie tonight hopefully. If not, tomorrow.

[LukeB]

8/10 - Finally plucked up the courage and watched this film. The main female and male :clap1: Their acting was spot on! The storyline was really good and isn't like your typical love story film. Some scenes did make me cry a little but I won't discuss them on the review because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

[Locke.]

6 reviews so far, I expect double figures by this time tomorrow night :idc:

[Ammi]

..sorry I didn't post ratings yet, Locke but I did watch them both...


..Boyhood 10/10...just really quite perfect although I do agree that it could have been around 20 minutes shorter...it really was a 'nostalgia' journey in that I could relate both to them as teenagers and also to the mum as well....'I'm so happy you were born' as he was going off with his dad..yeah, that's me..much to the embarrassment of my children...I loved how Ethan had a haircut, grew a moustache and became 'sensible dad'...I also loved the conversation they had when he sold his classic car.....loved, loved, loved it....

[Ammi]

..Fault in Our Stars....hmmm, really not my kind of movie at all although the two young leads were very endearing so that made it a bit more watchable and Willem Dafoe is always so watchable...5/10, I guess....

[Udanax]

Is it too late to sign up..? Because I'm literally just about to watch this film

[Locke.]

Is it too late to sign up..? Because I'm literally just about to watch this film

Nope, anyone can sign up whenever they want

[Raph]

8/10. Didn't think I would like it as i'm not too keen on films like this but it was pretty well executed. I really liked the performance of Ansel Elgort in particular. Having not read the book, I suppose I was less critical about it, but I did really enjoy the film. My main criticism though was that I got bored and just wanted it to end towards the end :laugh:

[Raph]

Purdy, you updating the average boyhood score?

[Niamh.]

The Fault in Our Stars

I enjoyed this and didn't enjoy it all at once, It was better than I was expecting but it was really sad and depressing at the same time. I'm finding it really hard to give it a rating :think: I think I'll go with 7/10

[LukeB]

I hope I'm chosen on the random thing tomorrow :flutter:
I have a great film

[Udanax]

6/10 -
I don't think it's terrible, I just think it fails to capture the magic of the book. The 2 main characters (Hazel and Gus) seemed 2-dimensional and not as raw'n'rull as their book forms. Idk. It's supposed to be a tragic love story and it felt more like a romcom to me, which would be fine if it was funny and still worked with the overall theme but it never really made me laugh. I also feel like the book was trying to appeal to the tumblr/twitter-fanbase which made moments like kissing in Anne Frank's house feel less emotive and more nauseating saccharine.

[LukeB]

who choses the next film?

[Black Dagger]

6/10

I do like a good romance and the acting was quite impressive, Shaileen in particular, can't wait to watch some more of her work, but it all fell a bit flat for me, the storyline was sad blah blah and the ending especially but it just didn't entice me like a superb movie does, I kept dipping in and out. So this will have to do from me!

[Jake.]

oh I completely forgot D: I'll have to try and catchup

[Locke.]

The Fault in Our Stars gets an average rating of 6.33/10 based on 12 reviews.

The 11 who rated:

Shaun
Locke
Morrissey
Karl
Dezzy
LukeB
Ammi
Raph
Niamh
Udanax
Lucas
GypsyGoth


I've already seen the Fault in Our Stars and I'd give it a 6/10... I was expecting it to be worse and the cast is really good, but idk, I just can't look past John Green's obnoxious storytelling and the whole "let's make out in an Anne Frank museum because it's seizing the day!" balls. It was pretty nauseating and just a kind of "yeah there's beauty in the world when there's cancer" message and that's great and everything but ugh. Too teenmovieish :laugh: I probably sound harsher than a 6 LOL but Shailene Woodley is a great actress and the supporting cast was good too... didn't go too much on Ansel Elgort, he was just a sort-of token dreamboat doofus I guess, and oh GOD the cigarette 'metaphor' PLEASE SHUT UP. But no, nice acting, nice little story, nice message, but irritating.

The Fault in Our Stars - 6/10

I liked it, but having watched my fair share of Simp movies a few months back I don't think it's as good as some others in this genre (Remember Me, Keith, etc). I thought Shailene & the guy playing Augustus worked well together and were both really likeably in their roles, Willem Dafoe played a great horrible bastard as well. I knew that the ending was supposed to be really sad and that it leaves most people (women) crying but I didn't really think it was that emotional at all.. I mean I wanted Augustus to live but it was nowhere near as bad as main characters deaths in most other movies. But yeah, it's an enjoyable film and I actually liked all of the characters which is pretty rare. Plus the author is a Liverpool fan so that's always a bonus.

Saw this the other week, I liked it and thought Shailene and Ansel worked well together. Didn't think it was too sad, maybe because I already knew the ending :spin: I loved the character of Augustus. Would watch it again in a few years, also didn't really like John Greens little bit in it :/ even if he was on screen for a minute


6/10

6/10
I just couldn't get into it really i mean i know it was sad but mehhhh..
suppose it was good that it ended up being Gus that died, was full expecting Hazel to die at the end tbh. nice ending though, Willem Dafoe was fairly random :laugh:
I'm moving out today so won't have internet for the next week or so i'd say. so best to leave me out of picking the next movie Locke.

5/10

I liked the book but I felt that the film amplified some of the more pretentious parts of it while watering down some of the best bits. I thought Shailene Woodley put in a good performance as Hazel but everyone else were kind of bleh.

8/10 - Finally plucked up the courage and watched this film. The main female and male :clap1: Their acting was spot on! The storyline was really good and isn't like your typical love story film. Some scenes did make me cry a little but I won't discuss them on the review because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

..Fault in Our Stars....hmmm, really not my kind of movie at all although the two young leads were very endearing so that made it a bit more watchable and Willem Dafoe is always so watchable...5/10, I guess....

8/10. Didn't think I would like it as i'm not too keen on films like this but it was pretty well executed. I really liked the performance of Ansel Elgort in particular. Having not read the book, I suppose I was less critical about it, but I did really enjoy the film. My main criticism though was that I got bored and just wanted it to end towards the end :laugh:

The Fault in Our Stars

I enjoyed this and didn't enjoy it all at once, It was better than I was expecting but it was really sad and depressing at the same time. I'm finding it really hard to give it a rating :think: I think I'll go with 7/10

6/10 -
I don't think it's terrible, I just think it fails to capture the magic of the book. The 2 main characters (Hazel and Gus) seemed 2-dimensional and not as raw'n'rull as their book forms. Idk. It's supposed to be a tragic love story and it felt more like a romcom to me, which would be fine if it was funny and still worked with the overall theme but it never really made me laugh. I also feel like the book was trying to appeal to the tumblr/twitter-fanbase which made moments like kissing in Anne Frank's house feel less emotive and more nauseating saccharine.

6/10

I do like a good romance and the acting was quite impressive, Shaileen in particular, can't wait to watch some more of her work, but it all fell a bit flat for me, the storyline was sad blah blah and the ending especially but it just didn't entice me like a superb movie does, I kept dipping in and out. So this will have to do from me!

I'd give Fault 7/10 I liked the two leads, they did a great job, I didn't feel sorry for them. Also there is a saying or something about never meeting your idols, cause they will inevitably disappoint you, so I really liked how the author was a total asshole.

There was a few bits that I wasn't too fond of, however they were little things I'm not gonna dwell on. Overall, despite the sadness, I found it entertaining.

edit: sorry for the late review :D

Random number picker picked out #1 so it is Shaun's choice for this weeks film

[GypsyGoth]

I'd give Fault 7/10 I liked the two leads, they did a great job, I didn't feel sorry for them. Also there is a saying or something about never meeting your idols, cause they will inevitably disappoint you, so I really liked how the author was a total asshole.

There was a few bits that I wasn't too fond of, however they were little things I'm not gonna dwell on. Overall, despite the sadness, I found it entertaining.

edit: sorry for the late review :D

[Black Dagger]

12 reviews is a decent turnout, we are doing well so far :laugh:

[Raph]

Sweet! Looking forward to the next pick :)

[Shaun]

oh cool :spin2: I'll pick something I've got on my memory stick and I've been meaning to get around to: Godzilla :pipe: (the 2014 one, not the Jamiroquai one)

[Niamh.]

Oh good, I can get Gav to watch this :laugh:

[Ammi]

..Godzilla 2014..7/10...


...Godzilla v mutant to save the planet so there was nothing really not to love but nothing surprising either so just a good fun watch..although I didn't expect his dad to die and hoped that their relationship would be rediscovered and he would get to know his grandson but it wasn't to be..:sad:....lovely cast..Aaron Taylor Johnson, Bryan Cranston..:lovedup:..Elizabeth Olsen and a brief Juliette Binoche...

[Tom4784]

I thought it was pretty good although it did waste the potential of it's pretty amazing cast.

Bryan Cranston's role in the film is basically an extended cameo while Elizabeth Olsen's talents are wasted on a non entity of a character. Aaron Johnson's character was likable but I just spent a lot of the film wishing that Bryan Cranston's character was the protagonist instead.

I liked how sparingly they used Godzilla although I would have preferred to see more of the fights between him and the MUTOs rather than, for the most part, only seeing the aftermath. Overall I thought it was a good Blockbuster film although the script had a few really dumb bits in it (if the MUTOs are basically walking EMPs then why the **** would you keep flying planes around it?). Although I've got some complaints, I really did enjoy it a lot.

I'll rate it a (very good) 7/10.

[Glenn.]

-still haven't watched Boyhood- oop

[Glenn.]

I swear I will watch them if it's the last thing I do :fist:

[Niamh.]

Oh I'll try to watch this Saturday

[Locke.]

Godzilla - 7/10

I was surprised at how good this actually was, I wasn't expecting much from it. The actual scenes of Godzilla are amazing, especially the fighting scenes with it. Had been a little disappointed at first when I thought the MUTO was Godzilla because it was nothing compared to the previous film adaptions of the monster, but obviously that was put to rest when Godzilla actually turned up. It does have its flaws though, the main one being the character development. I was really surprised when Bryan Cranston was killed off so early into the film because I thought he was the main character, but at least when he was alive they got their worth out of him, I think Elizabeth Olsen is #1 when it comes to the upcoming actresses at the moment and she literally didn't have a single thing to do throughout the entire movie. The monster though >>> It really ****ed those two imposters up.

[Shaun]

Watching this now :ninja2:

[Shaun]

OK that was awesome.

9/10.

Godzilla being turned into a hero figure is wonderful :flutter: And the fight scenes with the MUTO were epic, who knew Godzilla breathed blue fire (I'm sure it's not fire but w/e). Pretty lovely human story at the middle of it all, much better than the 97 film anyway, and I loved the stockier, badass Godzilla a lot.

I do wish Cranston and Binoche were used more but they were great in their brief time on screen, Ken Watanabe is always great too. Only thing I'd have liked a bit more is that it wasn't always so foggy and smokey, but hey, that's San Francisco for you.

On par with Pacific Rim really, both hugely entertaining, awe-inspiring movies.

Favourite scene was probably the sky-dive into the middle of the ruined city, loved the score and the visual effects of that.

[Locke.]

4 ratings so far, 24 hours to reach double figures. Chop chop people

[Niamh.]

Godzilla review :

it was a different take on it, unexpected that Godzilla was the hero so that was good. Would have liked to have seen more scenes with Godzilla actually in it and I was surprised that they killed off Bryan Cranston so quickly and his wife as well, I can't remember that actress' name but she's a decent enough actress, was hardly worth her while being in it lol anyway it was good enough. I'll give it 6.5/10

[LukeB]

5/10 - This film didn't interest me at all, couldn't get into the film at all! it's not my kind of film.I expected it would have been exciting but meh, I would not recommend it to my friends :laugh:

[Black Dagger]

I've never really gave the Godzilla films of the past much attention but this one gripped me and some of the scenes were remarkable like the end fight and the CGI was well done so I will give it a respectable 7/10 tbh

[Shaun]

godzilla sends a blast of blue fire down a MUTO's head and then rips it off, and y'all are like "yes this was quite nice hmm yes a 7 :clap2:"

smh

[Niamh.]

Blue fire deserves extra points? Hhhmmm

[Shaun]

well it was definitely more than 1 ranking better than The Fault in Our Bloody Stars :nono:

[Ammi]

..I think of a 'type' it was probably more than 7/10 as in it was one of the better monster movies I've seen and far better than the first one, which actually is nothing in comparison...and it was far better than Fault in Our Stars for me because I'd rather be entertained for two hours than depressed...it was a hard one to rate because it was good but nothing really new in comparison to Boyhood which was a 'first' so for me a far better movie...good choice though and it had been sat there for ages so it made me finally watch it...

[Natalie.]

Don't normally watch films like this so was surprised.Enjoyed it for the most part 8/10

[Tom4784]

I would have scored it a lot higher if they didn't waste the cast so much. It's a really good film otherwise, I enjoyed it a lot.

[Niamh.]

I would have scored it a lot higher if they didn't waste the cast so much. It's a really good film otherwise, I enjoyed it a lot.


Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing more of Bryan Cranston especially

[Locke.]

Godzilla gets an average rating of 6.94/10 based on 9 reviews

..Godzilla 2014..7/10...


...Godzilla v mutant to save the planet so there was nothing really not to love but nothing surprising either so just a good fun watch..although I didn't expect his dad to die and hoped that their relationship would be rediscovered and he would get to know his grandson but it wasn't to be..:sad:....lovely cast..Aaron Taylor Johnson, Bryan Cranston..:lovedup:..Elizabeth Olsen and a brief Juliette Binoche...

I thought it was pretty good although it did waste the potential of it's pretty amazing cast.

Bryan Cranston's role in the film is basically an extended cameo while Elizabeth Olsen's talents are wasted on a non entity of a character. Aaron Johnson's character was likable but I just spent a lot of the film wishing that Bryan Cranston's character was the protagonist instead.

I liked how sparingly they used Godzilla although I would have preferred to see more of the fights between him and the MUTOs rather than, for the most part, only seeing the aftermath. Overall I thought it was a good Blockbuster film although the script had a few really dumb bits in it (if the MUTOs are basically walking EMPs then why the **** would you keep flying planes around it?). Although I've got some complaints, I really did enjoy it a lot.

Godzilla - 7/10

I was surprised at how good this actually was, I wasn't expecting much from it. The actual scenes of Godzilla are amazing, especially the fighting scenes with it. Had been a little disappointed at first when I thought the MUTO was Godzilla because it was nothing compared to the previous film adaptions of the monster, but obviously that was put to rest when Godzilla actually turned up. It does have its flaws though, the main one being the character development. I was really surprised when Bryan Cranston was killed off so early into the film because I thought he was the main character, but at least when he was alive they got their worth out of him, I think Elizabeth Olsen is #1 when it comes to the upcoming actresses at the moment and she literally didn't have a single thing to do throughout the entire movie. The monster though >>> It really ****ed those two imposters up.

OK that was awesome.

9/10.

Godzilla being turned into a hero figure is wonderful :flutter: And the fight scenes with the MUTO were epic, who knew Godzilla breathed blue fire (I'm sure it's not fire but w/e). Pretty lovely human story at the middle of it all, much better than the 97 film anyway, and I loved the stockier, badass Godzilla a lot.

I do wish Cranston and Binoche were used more but they were great in their brief time on screen, Ken Watanabe is always great too. Only thing I'd have liked a bit more is that it wasn't always so foggy and smokey, but hey, that's San Francisco for you.

On par with Pacific Rim really, both hugely entertaining, awe-inspiring movies.

Favourite scene was probably the sky-dive into the middle of the ruined city, loved the score and the visual effects of that.

Godzilla review :

it was a different take on it, unexpected that Godzilla was the hero so that was good. Would have liked to have seen more scenes with Godzilla actually in it and I was surprised that they killed off Bryan Cranston so quickly and his wife as well, I can't remember that actress' name but she's a decent enough actress, was hardly worth her while being in it lol anyway it was good enough. I'll give it 6.5/10

5/10 - This film didn't interest me at all, couldn't get into the film at all! it's not my kind of film.I expected it would have been exciting but meh, I would not recommend it to my friends :laugh:

I've never really gave the Godzilla films of the past much attention but this one gripped me and some of the scenes were remarkable like the end fight and the CGI was well done so I will give it a respectable 7/10 tbh

Don't normally watch films like this so was surprised.Enjoyed it for the most part 8/10

Godzilla 6/10

I loved the director's movie Monsters, so I had high expectations for this, and the cast was great too, however I just didn't really enjoy it as much as I thought I would, Juliette Binoche dying so early just annoyed me. Anyway there were a couple of spectacular scenes, so it was worth watching.

Will try to see the next one before the deadlline, I don't wanna end up getting film club detention.



I'll do the thing for who picks the next movie in a sec

[Locke.]

Morrissey picks the next film. I'm not sure if people want to do the christmas movie theme now or wait the extra week?

Have removed people that didn't watch any of the movies from the list on the first page too, but they can still be added on (along with any newcomers) if they start watching the movies that get picked.

[Tom4784]

I'd wait an extra week or two before having a Christmas theme.

[Benjamin]

Add me in

[Natalie.]

Is St. Vincent okay?

[Black Dagger]

Yes I rly wanted to watch this :clap1:

[Locke.]

Sounds pretty good actually, I had never heard of it before

[Shaun]

Oh I'd been meaning to watch this, didn't know it was already on torrents

[Niamh.]

Oh looks good

[Ammi]

..oh lovely cast ..Bill Murray..:lovedup:...

[GypsyGoth]

Godzilla 6/10

I loved the director's movie Monsters, so I had high expectations for this, and the cast was great too, however I just didn't really enjoy it as much as I thought I would, Juliette Binoche dying so early just annoyed me. Anyway there were a couple of spectacular scenes, so it was worth watching.

Will try to see the next one before the deadlline, I don't wanna end up getting film club detention.

[Ammi]

..St Vincent...8.5/10...

..I don't know whether Bill Murray will be nominated for an Academy Award for this but I hope that he is...he is stunning and perfect as 'grumpy old' Vincent. The cast in general was perfect and very likeable..Melissa McCarthy as Maggie and Naomi Watts as Daka, the 'lady of the night'..:laugh:..but obviously the main focus is the relationship between Vincent and Oliver which is extremely touching...it has the perfect balance of humour and serious moments and yeah, I did cry toward the end when Oliver paid his tribute to him...ok, probably just a typical 'grumpy old man' type movie but really endearing and just very 'feel good'...

[Natalie.]

This was a wonderful film and loved watching it. The cast was perfect, I thought Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy and Naomi Watts were brilliant. The little boy was lovely and liked him with Bill Murray. Funny in parts and a sweet ending.

8/10

[Tom4784]

I'll watch this tomorrow I think.

[Shaun]

I'll try and give it a watch tonight :love:

edit: scrap that, am knackered. weekend job it is.

[Niamh.]

I'm going to watch it tomorrow night

[Shaun]

9/10.

In a way it's really on par with Boyhood...

I mean the structure's pretty predictable... unlikely friendship, grumpy man we don't know really well, suddenly good friends, great highs winning that bet and a fight, sudden crash to earth, realisation of Vin's wife's condition, boy's mom in all sorts of trouble, fallout of the main characters, and then slow but sure return to happy ending

But the performances were really fantastic, I hope Murray is Oscar-nominated for this, at the very least. I was happy to see McCarthy in a role other than her typecast (loud obnoxious messy woman) and she was really great in this, and the kid's one of those rare, likeable, not-annoying child actors :laugh: Also loved Daka's character.

And the story was really sweet. Will definitely be buying this on DVD/bluray when it's out, it was just naturally affecting and made me laugh/tearful in equal measure :love:

[Niamh.]

St Vincent

aw I loved this film, great cast, love Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy and Chris O'Dowd and Naomi Watts character was really funny too, my favourite in the film actually. It was sad, funny and heart warming in all the right amounts. Loved it 9/10

[Tom4784]

9/10

Just a really solid film, well acted by all and just very entertaining despite the cliche set up.

[Locke.]

St. Vincent - 7/10

I hadn't really been expecting this to be so funny, Bill Murray's character was hilarious. So many great performances as well from pretty much the entire main cast, I think Naomi Watts' was my favourite though, wouldn't have even known it was her if I hadn't seen her name on the IMDb cast list. I think my favourite scene was just after he had the stroke and they were showing him the pictures and he was supposed to say the words, and the picture was of a tree and he said "money", and then the next one was of a fence and he said "you broke my fence too". Have got a feeling this will get overlooked when the Oscars come around but hopefully it doesn't.

[MTVN]

Anyone got a good link for it?

[Locke.]

St Vincent gets a rating of 8.24 based on 8 reviews.

..St Vincent...8.5/10...

..I don't know whether Bill Murray will be nominated for an Academy Award for this but I hope that he is...he is stunning and perfect as 'grumpy old' Vincent. The cast in general was perfect and very likeable..Melissa McCarthy as Maggie and Naomi Watts as Daka, the 'lady of the night'..:laugh:..but obviously the main focus is the relationship between Vincent and Oliver which is extremely touching...it has the perfect balance of humour and serious moments and yeah, I did cry toward the end when Oliver paid his tribute to him...ok, probably just a typical 'grumpy old man' type movie but really endearing and just very 'feel good'...

This was a wonderful film and loved watching it. The cast was perfect, I thought Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy and Naomi Watts were brilliant. The little boy was lovely and liked him with Bill Murray. Funny in parts and a sweet ending.

8/10

9/10.

In a way it's really on par with Boyhood...

I mean the structure's pretty predictable... unlikely friendship, grumpy man we don't know really well, suddenly good friends, great highs winning that bet and a fight, sudden crash to earth, realisation of Vin's wife's condition, boy's mom in all sorts of trouble, fallout of the main characters, and then slow but sure return to happy ending

But the performances were really fantastic, I hope Murray is Oscar-nominated for this, at the very least. I was happy to see McCarthy in a role other than her typecast (loud obnoxious messy woman) and she was really great in this, and the kid's one of those rare, likeable, not-annoying child actors :laugh: Also loved Daka's character.

And the story was really sweet. Will definitely be buying this on DVD/bluray when it's out, it was just naturally affecting and made me laugh/tearful in equal measure :love:

St Vincent

aw I loved this film, great cast, love Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy and Chris O'Dowd and Naomi Watts character was really funny too, my favourite in the film actually. It was sad, funny and heart warming in all the right amounts. Loved it 9/10

9/10

Just a really solid film, well acted by all and just very entertaining despite the cliche set up.

St. Vincent - 7/10

I hadn't really been expecting this to be so funny, Bill Murray's character was hilarious. So many great performances as well from pretty much the entire main cast, I think Naomi Watts' was my favourite though, wouldn't have even known it was her if I hadn't seen her name on the IMDb cast list. I think my favourite scene was just after he had the stroke and they were showing him the pictures and he was supposed to say the words, and the picture was of a tree and he said "money", and then the next one was of a fence and he said "you broke my fence too". Have got a feeling this will get overlooked when the Oscars come around but hopefully it doesn't.

8/10

This was bloody marvelous. Bill Murray was spectacular in the role and it had a charming feel. Naomi Watts was in it as well and I pretty much love everything she does, what a goddess.

7.5/10 for St Vincent

Didn't think it was that laugh out loud funny but pretty humorous throughout the whole thing, good feel good film with a nice story though fairly predictable and didn't feel that original. Naomi Watt's character must have been the best female character I've seen in a comedy for ages



Looks like people are starting to lose interest now so I think it's time to pull out the christmas flms.

Niamh came up on the randomizer too, so her choice

[Locke.]

Anyone got a good link for it?

http://putlocker.is/watch-st-vincent-online-free-putlocker.html

[Black Dagger]

8/10

This was bloody marvelous. Bill Murray was spectacular in the role and it had a charming feel. Naomi Watts was in it as well and I pretty much love everything she does, what a goddess.

[MTVN]

http://putlocker.is/watch-st-vincent-online-free-putlocker.html

Cheers, I'll give it a watch now

[Jake.]

Sorry, been a bit busy but I'll try and watch St Vincent either tonight or tomorrow

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

fifth film: megan is missing

[Niamh.]

Aw I had a film I wanted to choose, I don't want to pick a Christmas movie

[MTVN]

7.5/10 for St Vincent

Didn't think it was that laugh out loud funny but pretty humorous throughout the whole thing, good feel good film with a nice story though fairly predictable and didn't feel that original. Naomi Watt's character must have been the best female character I've seen in a comedy for ages

[Locke.]

Aw I had a film I wanted to choose, I don't want to pick a Christmas movie

Go on then :fist:

[Niamh.]

Yay I choose Calvary

[MTVN]

My old man saw that a few weeks ago and said it was bloody stupid

[Black Dagger]

It has him out of Queer as Folk in it, you're onto a winner Niamh.

[Shaun]

don't make up movie titles niamh, one i've heard of please chop chop :clap1:

-goes to look it up-

oh it WOULD be irish

[Niamh.]

Just trying to keep you cultured Shaun :smug:

[Ammi]

..Brendon Gleeson and Chris O'Dowd again..:lovedup:...this really is just like Christmas...

[LukeB]

St Vincent - 6.5 I will do a review when i'm not tired, work was a killer

[Niamh.]

Calvary

It was a very strange film, the whole way through I kept thinking it was like reading one of the religion threads in Serious debates. It was an ok film, the performances were very good I thought but the story itself was a bit flimsy. I'll give it 6.5/10

[Ammi]

..Calvary...


..wow, I don't know what to say about this movie/definitely not a feel good movie...it was so bleak with Father James as the only 'light' really in a town where there was no faith, not specifically in the church/religion but more there didn't seem to be any faith in anything/each other/the community/humanity...his daughter who (I think) had obviously tried to commit suicide or had suicidal thoughts, obviously the 'mystery' character who had been sexually abused through his childhood by a priest and his wife who seemed to have no self worth/the local landowner who had everything but cared for nothing, not even himself..the old guy whose priority was to ensure that he could end his life when the time was right and the guy who owned the bar who seemed to have a huge resentment and hate toward the church...oh and the lady whose husband was killed...and Father James seemed to be losing himself in the lack of hope in others and yet still his only focus in his 'last week' was to try to 'heal his flock'..to do the best he could to help with their hollow lives...just a 'good priest' and a good man...even though the ending was predicted in the first few minutes, I still found it quite shocking and I didn't quite get when his daughter went to visit him in prison..was that a 'forgiveness thing'...anyway, even though it was such a bleak movie/the characters were so 'real' and so absorbing that I was totally spellbound by it and Brendan Gleeson was superb as always so I'm going to give it an 8/10...

[LukeB]

Calvary - 5/10

[MTVN]

Looks like Niamh has killed the film club with her penchant for Irish cinema

[Niamh.]

:hmph:

[Shaun]

I'll watch it tomorrow if I find the time :worry: I have downloaded it

[Niamh.]

anyone who doesn't watch it is getting perma banned for being racist :idc:

[Tom4784]

It was an excellent film, I thought the casting and writing was very strong and it was very atypical. It's depressing and grim but I think the subject matter is handled well. I don't really want to go into plot details otherwise I'd spoil it but I think it's well worth a watch.

8/10

[Black Dagger]

omg i forgot, i will watch this tomorrow and bulk up the reviews a bit so it doesn't yet die a painful death </3

[LukeB]

soo.. who is next to chose

[Shaun]

Right, now Christmas is over I'll get around to watching this tonight :ninja2:

[LukeB]

have you stopped doing this now?

[Black Dagger]

~Me and Shaun will revive it with our obscure gay cinema titles tbh~

[Shaun]

FINALLY got round to watching Calvary.

It was beautifully shot and simultaneously grim. The story was morbid and depressing... some of the characters were terribly irritating (that gay guy by the jukebox :fist:) but I don't know... the lighting and colours were oddly beautiful... which isn't something I pick up on often (last film I remember feeling this about was 'Drive')... and for some reason it just gripped me. I'd give it an 8/10.

[Kyle]

Maybe we could have a seasonal one like Dezzy said for the month of October. A horror special.

I'd be up for that if others are and if it does OK Christmas is around the corner for another batch.

[Kyle]

Ignore that I put that on the wrong thread :facepalm: