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Watched this a couple of years ago. One of the best films I’ve watched in the last few years. Hilarious at times and sad. The ending doesn’t quite live up to the rest of the film but not many do. Mads Mikklesen is one of my favourite actors and Nikolaj Lie Kaas from the ‘Department Q’ Danish tv series, is always excellent.vincesummerskRoxcBTr said:Riders of Justice
Danish film (subtitles) - dark , funny and sad at times - excellent film!Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי1 -
Sounds like ‘Dead set’ channel 4 zombie flick a few years ago.photonic69 said:Just been watching Final Cut. BBC iPlayer. A very bizarre yet entertaining French/Japanese Zombie flick. Most cooly odd!
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After 90 minutes or so my bladder pressure starts to detract from the film. If I’m actively doing something I can last hours.rick_chasey said:
For sure. They compete over directors as much with editorial freedom as they do money.briantrumpet said:wakemalcolm said:It's the highest IMDB rated film of less than 2 hours produced this century, so probably quite a crowded hill to die on.
Is it the streamable mini-series that's to blame for the death of concise story telling or have films always needed to be long to be 'epic'?
Personally, I'm waiting for Netflix version of Ferris Bueller's week off.
There's a thoughtful review of Scorsese's new film in Private Eye which talks about this directly: it suggests that when commissioned by streaming companies, long films are welcomed, as they take up more space, whereas when commissioned for cinema release, less is more, as they can do more showings per day for shorter films.
If your film is mainly streamed at home, the “numb bum” problem is much less acute.
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Saltburn
oooookkkkaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...
Suffers from Rick's curse of being far too long but there are some utterly fantastic performances from all of the cast who all grab the opportunity to steal a scene.
Dear Christ is it strange though. When the lights went up the audience just all stared at each other like...
Horror (if you can call it that) is really not my sort of thing - I grew up in the era of bad teen horror and I just...can't - but I still rather enjoyed it. It has some fantastic early 2000s nostalgia moments and some comic lines that really land.We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Just seen adverts and talking about Wish, the new Disney film, it sounds ghastly, be interesting to hear if it is better than it sounds 🤔0
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A haunting in Venice. Honestly the cockatoo and the prosthetic moustache need to have a word with their agents: they're so much better than this. When a film's directed by the main star, there's nobody to tell them when it's really not working and this really doesn't work.================================
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Not strictly the most recent films I have seen, but if these two black comedies have slipped under your radar then you may want to pay attention.
1. Wild Tales (2014) Multiple award winner and the most watched Argentinian film of all time. Shake off Hollywood glitz, glamour and big name stars in favour of well directed storytelling. Six short stories to cause an intake of breath and a bit of a laugh in equal measure.
2. Lowlife (2017) If you can get past the gore, there is a clever tale lurking beneath. The Mexican wrestler character is particularly memorable. The You Tube trailer has lots of comments that back me up.0 -
Quote "Is it the streamable mini-series that's to blame for the death of concise story telling or have films always needed to be long to be 'epic'?"
So disappointed with the Netflix version of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer prize winning book "All the light we cannot see". They spent 4 hours skimming a brilliant book and never got close to the depth of the original written work.
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Yes, I hadn't read 'Allo Allo, the light we cannot pee' so spent most of those 4 hours wondering what the foss was about, whereas Mrs Wakemalcolm who'd recently read the book enjoyed it as a companion piece whilst suggesting that it rode roughshod over the source material.================================
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Disappointed with the lack of reaction to this post - you really are missing missing out.bikes_and_dogs said:Not strictly the most recent films I have seen, but if these two black comedies have slipped under your radar then you may want to pay attention.
1. Wild Tales (2014) Multiple award winner and the most watched Argentinian film of all time. Shake off Hollywood glitz, glamour and big name stars in favour of well directed storytelling. Six short stories to cause an intake of breath and a bit of a laugh in equal measure.
2. Lowlife (2017) If you can get past the gore, there is a clever tale lurking beneath. The Mexican wrestler character is particularly memorable. The You Tube trailer has lots of comments that back me up.0 -
The Holdovers
American comedy-drama film starring Paul Giamatti, Set in 1970, it follows a curmudgeonly history teacher at a New England boarding school who is forced to chaperone the handful of students with nowhere to go over Christmas break.
Inoffensive, well acted film that most would find enjoyable. Recommended.Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0 -
Not got around to 'The Holdovers' yet, but Alexander Payne is one of my favourite Directors, 'Sideways' and 'The Descendants' are two of my all time favourites.
Watched 'Belfast' on Netflix. It grew on me, beautifully shot and acted. I think I went into it thinking it was a film about the Troubles and felt it was a bit too light hearted to begin with, but really it isn't about that at all. It's more a coming of age drama about place, home and family and better when viewed like this IMO.0 -
Pig.
It was on last night. Oh dear! What a load of far fetched nonsense.
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That reminds me: I must rewatch the Unbearable weight of massive talent again. Maybe the lack of the need to introduce and develop Cage as a character allowed it to be all done in 1 hour 45.capt_slog said:Pig.
It was on last night. Oh dear! What a load of far fetched nonsense.================================
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Renegades on Prime. Think Gangs Of London with pensioners but even more ludicrous.
Possibly the worst film I’ve ever watched all the way through. Couldn’t work out if it was trying to be ironic like RED and not sure the Director knew either. Some fairly well known but past it actors plus a few unknowns. I really couldn’t understand how the woman playing the police officer ever landed a professional acting job.
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Rebel moon part 1 Netflix. Seems to have been received poorly but I actually quite enjoy this sci fi action. You’ve seen the plot before, seven Samurai being one of a few nicked from elsewhere and pieced together, but the story flows nicely with a strong cast, with reasonable goodies and baddies. All looks great on screen and held my attention for more than 5mins. So pretty decent with the exception of Charlie Hunman, who whilst also looking great on screen, can’t act very well. His genius idea to give his lovable rouge, Han Solo-esque character a Northern Irish accent, made sure his poor performance drew even more attention. Overall 7/10
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Any seen Saltburn? Seems to be getting a fair amount of hype for some freaky moments?
Great name for a film too.
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Watched it the other night. Thought it was fantastic. The 'shocking' scenes did just that.... but then I'd not read anything about it in advance. Wouldn't be surprised if Barry Keoghan gets an Oscar nod for his role.
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Not seen it or read anything about it, but am intrigued as to why the film title is the same as the North Eastern seaside town just down the road from where I grew up. Any connection?
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No connection that I'm aware of. Not a funicular train in sight.
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Had no idea there was a town called Saltburn near Redcar 🤷♂️
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Been watching all the 'Alien' films in sequence over Christmas. Still got 3 & 4 to go. I love these films and watching them as a series really makes more sense of the two prequels - Prometheus and Covenant. Still some weird plot holes and "what??" but I've really enjoyed them. 3 and 4 this weekend. I hear there is another prequel coming out later this year too. Nice.
Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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Do you include the AVP films?
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No, not really as I don't consider them core to the Alien story. They also add confusion to the timeline sequence. Plus I think they are a little bit shite.
Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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Got round to watching Saltburn. I didn't know what to expect, and didn't expect what I got, which is a good thing.
One of the final plot scenes left too many doubts though. Hopefully "tubes" isn't a plot spoiler.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
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Watched Flushed Away with grandson, I had forgotten how good it was, lots of humour for the older viewer mixed in, love the singing slugs as well!
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Pretty much agree with this. Main criticism is that the storyline has been copied form elsewhere.
So was Star Wars, and The Magnificent Seven. Doesn't mean you can't enjoy them.
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Watched the original 'Alien'over Christmas and still great. Aliens was top notch as well (in a different way) but they lost it after that IMO.
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