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divine · 16-03-2009, 14:38

Bronson

Supposedly true dramatisation of the story of Charles Bronson (the prisoner).

Saw this last night on the strength of my mate showing me the trailer on her iPhone and a minute or two of 'go on come with us'.

I enjoyed it a fair bit, some of it was quite interesting and made you think a bit but most of it was mindless enjoyment. It didn't really seem to have a start or an end, so much as just being 'there' which was a bit odd feeling but didn't detract too much from the enjoyment as it didn't feel like it needed a 'conclusion' so to speak.

8/10, i'd happily sit through it again.

BBx · 16-03-2009, 16:48

Saw

7/10

Bought the Saw Quadrilogy and the fifth one for Rob for his birthday.

Tried watching this one before... after 'watching*' it last night it wasn't that bad really (scarywise) but they are supposed to get worse right?

Didn't realise that Miles and Ben from Lost are in it.

BB x

*'Watching' involves playing The Sims 2 on one's laptop, whilst glancing up now and again above your glasses

Belmit · 16-03-2009, 18:32

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Originally Posted by divine

Bronson

Would love to see this but don't know anyone that would want to go. I have Bronson's prison workout book and it's completely mental!

Garp · 16-03-2009, 21:40

Enchanted

Cartoon snow white/sleeping beauty type character, Giselle (Amy Adams), lives in a house with all her friendly creatures that help her with the housework and is waiting for her "True Love's Kiss" (and sings about it)
Prince Edward (James Marsden) hears her singing and is desperate to meet his True Love and "True Love's Kiss" (and yes, he sings the same song about it spontaneously too)
They meet, "fall in love", and are to be married the very next day.

Prince Edward's step mother, the Queen, is unhappy about this as she'll have to surrender her crown should this marriage occur, so she sends Giselle into modern day New York, where everything changes from cartoon to real life filming. Prince Edward comes to rescue her.

The film gets many little laughs from the naivety of Giselle and her view of how the world should work and contrasting it to a modern New York, and especially her slow learning of how love really works upon meeting a rather cynical Divorce Lawyer (Patrick Dempsey)

In the end though, it's quite a lovely little film, charming and with laughs for people of all ages without feeling like they thought "Oh.. just put in a joke here for adults" or whatever. In many regards it still remains true to it's Disney roots, never really hits you with deep concepts or characters, just good ol' fashioned entertainment.

8/10

BBx · 16-03-2009, 21:53

Oh Jarp that was a horrific film! lol

BB x

Wossi · 16-03-2009, 23:46

The Happening.

After a few people state that is was bobbins, I thought "What the hell" and watched it. I can now say for certainty that they were correct. Could have been a good film but just seemed 'meh'. I couldn't have cared less if anyone lived or died and the ending just seemed like a total cop out.

Shayamlalalalananalanalan really needs do nothing for a while and stop writing crap.

3/10

NokkonWud · 17-03-2009, 00:01

The Watchmen.

A comic for adults and most certainly a movie for adults, it's a very dark realisation from page to screen and surprised even me with its violence, which I was very happy with, it certainly sets it apart from the others.

It's brilliantly acted, has a very deep plot and the characters are superb. I don't want to say too much incase I spoil anything for anyone, but I'd recommend it to anyone.

9/10

semi-pro waster · 22-03-2009, 16:49

Night Watch

Starring

Konstantine Khabenskiy
Vladimir Menshov
Valeriy Zolotukhin
Mariya Poroshina

Fantasy supernatural battle

6/10 It was fairly entertaining with some decent performances but the ending felt a bit too rushed and the story itself jumped about a bit too much in places but I'm still looking forward to watching Day Watch.

Incidentally I did watch Con Air the next day after The Bridge On The River Kwai, I've still got no idea who suggested that Nicholas Cage should do a Southern accent but whoever they are, they are a genius.

BBx · 22-03-2009, 22:21

Saw II, III, IV and V

All gets very confusing :/ but I think I got it in the end.

Clowns, gore, guts, blood, traps, cassette recorders and puzzles.

7/10 for all of them... all quite clever, when I was watching 3 I thought it was getting a bit far fetched.

BB x

semi-pro waster · 22-03-2009, 22:41

Ghostbusters

Starring

Bill Murray
Dan Akroyd
Harold Ramis
Sigourney Weaver

Bona fide classic

9/10 It's very 80s, very cheesy and no less brilliant for that. This was from back when Dan Akroyd was funny, films like this (Dragnet and Blues Brothers too) show how far he's fallen.

16-03-2009, 14:38	#681
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Bronson Supposedly true dramatisation of the story of Charles Bronson (the prisoner). Saw this last night on the strength of my mate showing me the trailer on her iPhone and a minute or two of 'go on come with us'. I enjoyed it a fair bit, some of it was quite interesting and made you think a bit but most of it was mindless enjoyment. It didn't really seem to have a start or an end, so much as just being 'there' which was a bit odd feeling but didn't detract too much from the enjoyment as it didn't feel like it needed a 'conclusion' so to speak. 8/10, i'd happily sit through it again. __________________

16-03-2009, 21:40	#684
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Enchanted Cartoon snow white/sleeping beauty type character, Giselle (Amy Adams), lives in a house with all her friendly creatures that help her with the housework and is waiting for her "True Love's Kiss" (and sings about it) Prince Edward (James Marsden) hears her singing and is desperate to meet his True Love and "True Love's Kiss" (and yes, he sings the same song about it spontaneously too) They meet, "fall in love", and are to be married the very next day. Prince Edward's step mother, the Queen, is unhappy about this as she'll have to surrender her crown should this marriage occur, so she sends Giselle into modern day New York, where everything changes from cartoon to real life filming. Prince Edward comes to rescue her. The film gets many little laughs from the naivety of Giselle and her view of how the world should work and contrasting it to a modern New York, and especially her slow learning of how love really works upon meeting a rather cynical Divorce Lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) In the end though, it's quite a lovely little film, charming and with laughs for people of all ages without feeling like they thought "Oh.. just put in a joke here for adults" or whatever. In many regards it still remains true to it's Disney roots, never really hits you with deep concepts or characters, just good ol' fashioned entertainment. 8/10 __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

17-03-2009, 00:01	#687
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	The Watchmen. A comic for adults and most certainly a movie for adults, it's a very dark realisation from page to screen and surprised even me with its violence, which I was very happy with, it certainly sets it apart from the others. It's brilliantly acted, has a very deep plot and the characters are superb. I don't want to say too much incase I spoil anything for anyone, but I'd recommend it to anyone. 9/10 __________________

22-03-2009, 16:49	#688
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Night Watch Starring Konstantine Khabenskiy Vladimir Menshov Valeriy Zolotukhin Mariya Poroshina Fantasy supernatural battle 6/10 It was fairly entertaining with some decent performances but the ending felt a bit too rushed and the story itself jumped about a bit too much in places but I'm still looking forward to watching Day Watch. Incidentally I did watch Con Air the next day after The Bridge On The River Kwai, I've still got no idea who suggested that Nicholas Cage should do a Southern accent but whoever they are, they are a genius. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

22-03-2009, 22:41	#690
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Ghostbusters Starring Bill Murray Dan Akroyd Harold Ramis Sigourney Weaver Bona fide classic 9/10 It's very 80s, very cheesy and no less brilliant for that. This was from back when Dan Akroyd was funny, films like this (Dragnet and Blues Brothers too) show how far he's fallen. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

16-03-2009, 16:48	#682
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Saw 7/10 Bought the Saw Quadrilogy and the fifth one for Rob for his birthday. Tried watching this one before... after 'watching' it last night it wasn't that bad really (scarywise) but they are supposed to get worse right? Didn't realise that Miles and Ben from Lost are in it. BB x 'Watching' involves playing The Sims 2 on one's laptop, whilst glancing up now and again above your glasses

16-03-2009, 21:53	#685
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Oh Jarp that was a horrific film! lol BB x

16-03-2009, 23:46	#686
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	The Happening. After a few people state that is was bobbins, I thought "What the hell" and watched it. I can now say for certainty that they were correct. Could have been a good film but just seemed 'meh'. I couldn't have cared less if anyone lived or died and the ending just seemed like a total cop out. Shayamlalalalananalanalan really needs do nothing for a while and stop writing crap. 3/10

22-03-2009, 22:21	#689
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Saw II, III, IV and V All gets very confusing :/ but I think I got it in the end. Clowns, gore, guts, blood, traps, cassette recorders and puzzles. 7/10 for all of them... all quite clever, when I was watching 3 I thought it was getting a bit far fetched. BB x

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