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  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Pitch Perfect 3 last night - not the best of the trilogy but good fun nonetheless.

    Still remains one of the best trilogies of all time.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • robert88
    robert88 Posts: 2,696
    Capt Slog wrote:
    Green Book. (A racist Italian bouncer is hired to be the driver/minder for a black pianist on his tour of southern USA for 8 weeks. Set in the 50's*, based upon a true story.)

    Great performances from all concerned and done well. There's a nice development of the relationship between the two characters, and how they learn from each other. If I have to say anything against it, I thought it might have been a bit sanitised. I imagine that it would be more difficult than they portrayed.


    EDIT . *Early 60's according to IMDB. I don't know where I got 50's from, must have been something they said in the film.

    Would also recommend it. I would agree the difficulties were open to using your imagine beyond what was shown. Probably because among other things it allowed a slightly younger audience into the cinema.
  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Mississippi Burning
    Gene Hackman and Willem Defoe.
    Set in 1964 two FBI agents investigate the disappearance of three civil rights workers in the deep south.
    Excellent film. Nothing more needs to be said other than I didn't realise it was based on a true case.
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    IO, from Amazon Prime

    A watchable film, if you feel that we're going to end up destroying this world through pollution.
    Acting & camera work felt pretty good, characters are, to me anyway, relatable.

    It's not going to set the world alight, but that's no surprise, really.
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • crispybug2
    crispybug2 Posts: 2,915
    When The Screaming Stops

    Holy crap!!

    The lack of self awareness is something to behold

    I’m only glad that Spinal Tap got made first
  • earth
    earth Posts: 934
    Glass.

    Saw the first in this series and it was an interesting idea but this one is just another superhero flick.

    Just about every film now is superhero crap. Can someone tell me what this superhero shit is all about? Kids coming into puberty? People with delusions of grandeur? A pretext to genetic enhancement? A pretext to replacing recognised law and order with vigilantes? The will to power? The ubermench?

    Glass finished up with a monologue about how superheros were trying to liberate the human spirit and there was this opposing group who wanted to kill all the superheros because they cause trouble.
  • crispybug2
    crispybug2 Posts: 2,915
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Mississippi Burning
    Gene Hackman and Willem Defoe.
    Set in 1964 two FBI agents investigate the disappearance of three civil rights workers in the deep south.
    Excellent film. Nothing more needs to be said other than I didn't realise it was based on a true case.


    One of the very best films ever made, I think I may have to watch it again at the earliest opportunity!
  • crispybug2
    crispybug2 Posts: 2,915
    Instant Family

    Took the little lady to watch this, I thought it would be a schmaltzy and saccharine tale especially given the cast, but it was much much better and had more depth and bite than I envisaged. I can recommend it
  • earth
    earth Posts: 934
    earth wrote:
    Glass.

    Saw the first in this series and it was an interesting idea but this one is just another superhero flick.

    Just about every film now is superhero crap. Can someone tell me what this superhero shoot is all about? Kids coming into puberty? People with delusions of grandeur? A pretext to genetic enhancement? A pretext to replacing recognised law and order with vigilantes? The will to power? The ubermench?

    Glass finished up with a monologue about how superheros were trying to liberate the human spirit and there was this opposing group who wanted to kill all the superheros because they cause trouble.

    So it's Nietzsche ubermench through the post-modernist lens that sees the world divided into only the oppressed and the oppressor.

    No wonder it was such boring shite.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,593
    Finally got around to watching Bohemian Rhapsody. The film itself is an above average biopic but the amount of detail that went into getting the mannerisms of the band members right and recreating the Live Aid concert were quite remarkable. I'm not sure if its easier or harder to produce that sort of film when there is so much contemporary footage of the subject.

    I also re-watched A Star Is Born last week and it's certainly a very good remake but it is the performances of the lead roles that really stand out, especially Bradley Cooper who seems to nail all aspects of his character.
  • mrfpb
    mrfpb Posts: 4,569
    How To Train Your Dragon The Hidden World. The weakest of the 3, I was glad when it was over, but the kids loved it.

    Stoic appears in flashback, but I really missed him in the main story. I think that's the reason I didn't enjoy it so much.
  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    The Death of Stalin
    Brilliantly executed lampoon of the fallout from Stalins death. The script and acting is fantastic, however it might take a rewatch to appreciate all the nuances. I love the fact that the director Armando Iannucci kept the actors indigenous accents or directed them to accentuate various regions of UK.
    Stand outs for me were Jason Isaacs as General Zhukov with a very broad Yorkshire accent and Rupert Friend as a Vasily Stalin completely off his t*ts, drunk and inept with an upper crust inflection.
    Steve Buscemi (Krushchev) & Simon Russell Beale (Beria) brilliantly play out the power game that ensues to succeed Stalin.
    Not rib ticklingly hilarious but very cerebral funny. +1
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • robert88
    robert88 Posts: 2,696
    edited March 2019
    Crimson Tide

    Another fine performance from Gene Hackman (wearing what looks like a MAGA hat) as skipper of a dysfunctional nuclear sub in a post cold war drama when some of the Russians are buddies, others less so. Denzel Washington also excels, fortunately. He has a blue hat.

    (How does auto prompt get 'production' when I typed 'cold'?)
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Green book

    I was a bit apprehensive due to the done to death subject matter. But I enjoyed it - good movie.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Capt Slog wrote:
    Green Book. (A racist Italian bouncer is hired to be the driver/minder for a black pianist on his tour of southern USA for 8 weeks. Set in the 50's*, based upon a true story.)

    Great performances from all concerned and done well. There's a nice development of the relationship between the two characters, and how they learn from each other. If I have to say anything against it, I thought it might have been a bit sanitised. I imagine that it would be more difficult than they portrayed.


    EDIT . *Early 60's according to IMDB. I don't know where I got 50's from, must have been something they said in the film.

    I thought the point was the italian bouncer wasn't racist ?
  • laurentian
    laurentian Posts: 2,568
    Mr Goo wrote:
    The Death of Stalin
    Brilliantly executed lampoon of the fallout from Stalins death. The script and acting is fantastic, however it might take a rewatch to appreciate all the nuances. I love the fact that the director Armando Iannucci kept the actors indigenous accents or directed them to accentuate various regions of UK.
    Stand outs for me were Jason Isaacs as General Zhukov with a very broad Yorkshire accent and Rupert Friend as a Vasily Stalin completely off his t*ts, drunk and inept with an upper crust inflection.
    Steve Buscemi (Krushchev) & Simon Russell Beale (Beria) brilliantly play out the power game that ensues to succeed Stalin.
    Not rib ticklingly hilarious but very cerebral funny. +1

    A great summary of one of the best film I have seen in recent years "Not rib ticklingly hilarious but very cerebral funny" is a very apt description.

    It also has so many "big names" in it - you can add great perfomances from Michael Palin and (cockney) Paul Whitehouse to the above.

    You've reminded me that I must watch it again.
    Wilier Izoard XP
  • mrb123
    mrb123 Posts: 4,833
    Another one for Green Book here. Saw it last night and really enjoyed it.

    Excellent performances by the two leads.

    Didn't really get the whole "white saviour" criticism. If anything the two main characters saved each other.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Serenity - Sky Movies.

    Very poor , weak script - and totally boring.
  • shazzz
    shazzz Posts: 1,077
    Hot Fuzz
    Watched on the turbo over the weekend. Not sure why I've never seen this before - have seen and enjoyed both Shaun of the Dead and The World's End many times.
    Hilarious. I want to watch it again already, although paying proper attention to it the second time around.
  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen biopic.
    I think everyone seems to know about this. Thoroughly enjoyable film. Rami Malek's performance superbly portrays Freddie Mercury's character and troubles of dealing with relationships and his sexuality in a time when it was still pretty much taboo.
    Only wish I'd seen it at the cinema.
    Note: Did anyone spot the dialogue reference to Waynes World?
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • crispybug2
    crispybug2 Posts: 2,915
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen biopic.



    Note: Did anyone spot the dialogue reference to Waynes World?


    I did, I have to say that that was one of the small things in the film that really jarred with me, but I watched it again on DVD over the weekend and still enjoyed it
  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    crispybug2 wrote:
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen biopic.



    Note: Did anyone spot the dialogue reference to Waynes World?


    I did, I have to say that that was one of the small things in the film that really jarred with me, but I watched it again on DVD over the weekend and still enjoyed it

    I couldn't get my head round why thwy did it. Perhaps the script writers thought it would be amusing coming from Mike Myers. I think they're called Easter Eggs in modern parley.
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • vulva65
    vulva65 Posts: 118
    Million Dollar Baby ~ can't believe it's taken me this long to watch this, absolutely incredible film, cast is top notch with the likes of Hillary Swank, Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood, brilliant boxing scenes and an in-depth emotional story throughout, highly recommend.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Fishermans Friends

    A bit cheesy - but very watchable really enjoyed it - just waiting for the article telling me that its mostly fiction...
  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    The Dirt - Netflix Original
    The long anticipated (by me and others) biopic of Motley Crue and based on the bands written biography of same title.
    The Crue and Rock n Roll excess goes hand in glove.
    Certainly the opening scene contained a first for me on mainstream viewing. I'm not even gonna explain.
    The film charts the bands inception and the back stories of all 4 members. Through to their reforming after Vince Neil had left the band and had the worst imaginable event for any parent.
    Pretty Goodish.
    Don't watch it with your wife, girlfriend, mother or children. Really don't.
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • crumbschief
    crumbschief Posts: 3,399
    Overlord,Oh dear

    The Predator,Oh dear

    Just need one more to complete the saying,i hope i don't find it.
  • robert88
    robert88 Posts: 2,696
    crumbschief wrote:
    Overlord,Oh dear

    The Predator,Oh dear

    Just need one more to complete the saying,i hope i don't find it.

    Could this be what you are looking for?

    The Aftermath

    Not dreadful just distinctly average on a topic that already has many distinctly average offerings.

    At least Overlord has a memorable opening sequence after which the rest is disappointing.
  • callas
    callas Posts: 9
    Coco

    An underrated Disney movie without princesses or other nonsense but beautiful music and a beautifully light-hearted way to deal with death. I wish other cultures would deal with that topic in a similar fashion.
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    Josie: Mixed feelings, you can sort of work out where it is going but the story builds up gradually providing continual intrigue/uncertainty. However, without trying to give the plot away, there's some serious ethical flaws in the outcome that just make you think the idea wasn't very well thought through.
  • crispybug2
    crispybug2 Posts: 2,915
    Bumblebee

    Took the little lady to watch this at her insistence, having watched half a Transformers movie and really hated it I approached it with the same enthusiasm that I reserve for root canal work.

    However, how wrong I was!

    It still has plenty of Transformers fighting each other which I always find completely unrealistic but there’s a nice story dealing with friendship and loss underpinning it, some good performances and it’s quite funny

    It’s not Oscar worthy by a million miles but it’s pretty good, has a good 80’s soundtrack and has absolutely nothing to do with Michael Bay which is always a good thing.

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