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Muban · 11-01-2009, 13:45

Pheebs/Knip - Snow Cake currently available on iplayer as it was a BBC Films production.

Pheebs · 11-01-2009, 14:41

Oooh thanks Mubsy! And Jamie!

Just Cause

Just watched this whilst plugging away at the ironing pile. Originally I recorded it thinking it was a court room style film I saw a while back and enjoyed but it turned out to be something different (which is annoying me now as I don't have a clue what film I was thinking of in the first place

).

It's all about a young, intelligent chap (Blair Underwood) who has been convicted of the rape and murder of a child in a small, close knit community. Awaiting death row, he calls upon a professor of law (Sean Connery), to prove his innocence in the case.

The plot itself is a good one. The film, however, is slightly slow and I think this would make a few people turn it off after the initial 20mins. But, if you hang on in there it turns out to be a fairly edible film (in food terms - we'd be speaking of a supermarket version of a Indian take out. Tasty and a slight treat, but not quite as good as the real deal). As legendary as Sean Connery is... he's waaaaaaay too ancient for the part! His wife and daughter in the filum... well when I saw them I thought it was his daughter and grand-daughter! Either he needed to be swapped for someone else or they needed to be older! I think they thought the attraction of Sean Connery would sweep in a larger audience. Fatal error!

Still, overlooking the poor casting in that direction, the rest seem to fit in perfectly, with Blair Underwood as the convicted, Laurence Fishburne as the local Sheriff in charge of the case and Ed Harris as a mad man psychopath (he's brilliant in fact - very convincingly mental!)

It's a decent thriller/law investigation with a couple of twists which make it all that more intriguing to watch. It's not a shade on the likes of Silence of the Lambs or The Client, but very watchable and fulfilling. I didn't realise until the end that it was actually based on a book by John Katzenbach - my betting would be that this is a much better read than the film itself. Knowing this too kind of explains it's pace and some empty holes in the line (you felt more investigation and stirring needed to be done at some points and now I've realised they probably cut out all that palava to keep it the right length for a film).

I will most probably give it a few months until the films a bit foggy in the memory and find the book myself and give that a bash. Think it would be worth it.

As said... it was good, well acted (despite the poorly casted Sean Connery) and I thought the filming was well directed too.

If it's on... I would say watch it, but only if you're in the mood to give it time to get into the swing of things.

5.5/10 possibly 6... unsure

Desmo · 11-01-2009, 14:56

Got a divx of Snow Flake. Let me know if you want it or if you're going to grab it on iPlayer

I did think of checking iPlayer but then though "it's a film, it won't be on there".

luke · 11-01-2009, 16:27

slumdog millionaire

11/10

this is the best film i have seen in years

Streeteh · 11-01-2009, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

Cloverfield

Did you see the hard-to-see bit right at the end by the beach?

NokkonWud · 11-01-2009, 18:02

I'll get a copy to you when I send Matt Dead Space if you want?

Garp · 11-01-2009, 19:01

Persuasion

Boring.. just boring. I really don't get on with Jane Austen I guess. Stupid sour faced woman allowing herself to be miserable and manipulated rather than standing up for herself. Only towards the end did she develop some backbone but not before she annoyed me intensely.

4/10 7 points for the great acting all round, -3 points for characters that irritated me.

Knipples · 11-01-2009, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

Got a divx of Snow Flake. Let me know if you want it or if you're going to grab it on iPlayer

I did think of checking iPlayer but then though "it's a film, it won't be on there".

Ooooh yes please if I can! I dont have iplayer.

semi-pro waster · 11-01-2009, 22:52

Starship Troopers

Starring

Casper Van Diem
Dina Meyers
Denise Richards
Jake Busey

Sci-fi space film

7/10 I can't decide whether this film is genius or stupidity, I want to credit it with being a knowing satire but then I remember that Paul Verhoeven also directed Showgirls... Anyway it's very entertaining in all it's glorious over the top silliness.

Flibster · 12-01-2009, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by semi-pro waster

...but then I remember that Paul Verhoeven also directed Showgirls...

Total Recall, Robocop, Basic Instinct, Hollow Man...

2 are good - 2 aren't...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

don't watch no2 or 3 or it will kill your happy memories of 1

Number 2 was complete garbage. Number 3 was better, but not that good.

11-01-2009, 13:45	#491
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	Pheebs/Knip - Snow Cake currently available on iplayer as it was a BBC Films production. __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

11-01-2009, 14:41	#492
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Oooh thanks Mubsy! And Jamie! Just Cause Just watched this whilst plugging away at the ironing pile. Originally I recorded it thinking it was a court room style film I saw a while back and enjoyed but it turned out to be something different (which is annoying me now as I don't have a clue what film I was thinking of in the first place ). It's all about a young, intelligent chap (Blair Underwood) who has been convicted of the rape and murder of a child in a small, close knit community. Awaiting death row, he calls upon a professor of law (Sean Connery), to prove his innocence in the case. The plot itself is a good one. The film, however, is slightly slow and I think this would make a few people turn it off after the initial 20mins. But, if you hang on in there it turns out to be a fairly edible film (in food terms - we'd be speaking of a supermarket version of a Indian take out. Tasty and a slight treat, but not quite as good as the real deal). As legendary as Sean Connery is... he's waaaaaaay too ancient for the part! His wife and daughter in the filum... well when I saw them I thought it was his daughter and grand-daughter! Either he needed to be swapped for someone else or they needed to be older! I think they thought the attraction of Sean Connery would sweep in a larger audience. Fatal error! Still, overlooking the poor casting in that direction, the rest seem to fit in perfectly, with Blair Underwood as the convicted, Laurence Fishburne as the local Sheriff in charge of the case and Ed Harris as a mad man psychopath (he's brilliant in fact - very convincingly mental!) It's a decent thriller/law investigation with a couple of twists which make it all that more intriguing to watch. It's not a shade on the likes of Silence of the Lambs or The Client, but very watchable and fulfilling. I didn't realise until the end that it was actually based on a book by John Katzenbach - my betting would be that this is a much better read than the film itself. Knowing this too kind of explains it's pace and some empty holes in the line (you felt more investigation and stirring needed to be done at some points and now I've realised they probably cut out all that palava to keep it the right length for a film). I will most probably give it a few months until the films a bit foggy in the memory and find the book myself and give that a bash. Think it would be worth it. As said... it was good, well acted (despite the poorly casted Sean Connery) and I thought the filming was well directed too. If it's on... I would say watch it, but only if you're in the mood to give it time to get into the swing of things. 5.5/10 possibly 6... unsure __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

11-01-2009, 14:56	#493
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Got a divx of Snow Flake. Let me know if you want it or if you're going to grab it on iPlayer I did think of checking iPlayer but then though "it's a film, it won't be on there". __________________

11-01-2009, 18:02	#496
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I'll get a copy to you when I send Matt Dead Space if you want? __________________

11-01-2009, 19:01	#497
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Persuasion Boring.. just boring. I really don't get on with Jane Austen I guess. Stupid sour faced woman allowing herself to be miserable and manipulated rather than standing up for herself. Only towards the end did she develop some backbone but not before she annoyed me intensely. 4/10 7 points for the great acting all round, -3 points for characters that irritated me. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

11-01-2009, 16:27	#494
luke Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 282	slumdog millionaire 11/10 this is the best film i have seen in years

11-01-2009, 22:52	#499
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Starship Troopers Starring Casper Van Diem Dina Meyers Denise Richards Jake Busey Sci-fi space film 7/10 I can't decide whether this film is genius or stupidity, I want to credit it with being a knowing satire but then I remember that Paul Verhoeven also directed Showgirls... Anyway it's very entertaining in all it's glorious over the top silliness. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

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