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Muban · 01-03-2010, 21:53

Avatar 7/10

Yes, it's taken me that long to see it. I found it an enjoyable watch and whilst very pretty indeed there were also parts of the 3D effect that really annoyed me once I had noticed them. Still I paid £8 to see it and didn't begrudge it one bit so it must be pretty good. I won't go into any more detail as I'll do that in the other thread

Muban · 05-03-2010, 20:41

Alice in Wonderland 3D 7.5/10

It's been a long time since I read the books, but for me it captured the mood of them really well. It helps that I really like Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. I liked the 3D aspect to this film, it helped it but it wasn't the be all and end all and it didn't seem overdone (I think the film would score the same for me even if it were 2D). A surreal fantasy that I would watch again. I feel though it's either going to be a really like it or really didn't film for most though.

IainB · 06-03-2010, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Muban

Alice in Wonderland 3D 7.5/10

It's been a long time since I read the books, but for me it captured the mood of them really well. It helps that I really like Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. I liked the 3D aspect to this film, it helped it but it wasn't the be all and end all and it didn't seem overdone (I think the film would score the same for me even if it were 2D). A surreal fantasy that I would watch again. I feel though it's either going to be a really like it or really didn't film for most though.

Agreed....I think Avatar is more suited to 3D personally, but still a film I would watch again in 2 or 3D

Oooh and 'Spooooon' :-)

Kitten · 06-03-2010, 12:59

Alice in Wonderland - 8/10

Really enjoyed it. Was cleverly done, suitably dark but not so much so that it screamed Burton, especially at the beginning. Loved the Red Queen, HBC played her to perfection, as did Depp with the Hatter. Alice was a good choice, and the cheshire cat was cute too. Anne Hathaway was a bit meh and I'm not sure about Babs Windsor either, seemed the dormouse was missing something, not sure what.

THe 3D effects were superb when she was falling down the hole and during the fighty bits, but as Mubs said, it didn't seem overdone or detract from the movie.

I also liked:

Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

The way they made a nod to the original Alice story, that answered a lot of questions and made perfect sense the way they did it, rather than it seeming like something they'd better do to clarify some stuff that happened

End Spoiler Alert!

I'd definitely say go see. It's clearly Burton, but that doesn't take over the movie. Definitely a Marmite film, you'll either love it or hate it. And yes, I agree, 'Spoooooooon' is bound to be a big hit

Belmit · 06-03-2010, 14:08

City Lights

Considered Charles Chaplin's best film by most (but the first I've ever seen), this is apparently a far less slapstick affair than usual and concentrates on a romantic story.

Maybe slightly spoiled by time in terms of thousands of ham-fisted attempts to mimic the style, there's definitely a charm and innocence to the humour and the romance. By about halfway through, however, I was wondering how this was one of the most revered movies of all time, until I stopped to think that this is pretty much how modern cinema started and I needed to view it as such.

It'll never be one of my favourite films, but it really is superb and deserves its place in the top 100 films. It also has one of the greatest endings I've ever seen, proving that Chaplin was as great a writer as he was an actor. He practically acts the last three minutes with his eyes alone, and leaves us wondering exactly what will happen next with the ambiguous ending.

The last line of the film is particularly powerful, and considering there's only about twenty lines in the whole film (subtitled, as the film is silent) that's some achievement.

Great music too.

8/10

vix · 07-03-2010, 17:03

The Grudge

0/10

It's been on the list of recorded things for ages because I thought it would be really scary. Finally watched it last night and I want that time back please. I didn't even jump at any of the too predictable jump bits. most of the time I was tyring to work out which bit of 'time' we were in. I knew the overall story gist but didn't think the film went to many great lengths to explain it. Just didn't make much sense, and as Phil said just seemed like a sequence of scenes designed to make you jump and shocked.

I'm sure the original would be much better.

Belmit · 07-03-2010, 23:31

Watched Mr. Brooks again. Review here: http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showpos...&postcount=752

Still just as good. Lost a lot of its impact on a second viewing but watching it with someone else there added something.

semi-pro waster · 14-03-2010, 23:07

In The Loop

Starring

Peter Capaldi
Tom Hollander
Gina McKee
James Gandolfini

Black comedy

8/10 I've watched a few films recently but none I've really felt worth noting until watching this tonight. I didn't really know anything about this before other than having been shown a couple of clips of it and it's damn funny with some truly virtuouso profanity from Mr Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker. There's a good strong cast, the story is solid enough and while it's beyond believable there's enough there in the Yes, Minister tradition to make it a thoroughly entertaining (and perhaps even worrying) watch.

BBx · 14-03-2010, 23:18

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Wasn't what I expected at all and made me cry.

Really good film, but not as good as I thought it would be.

The story of a man who goes on a balloon adventure.

7/10

BB x

Belmit · 14-03-2010, 23:25

"I hid under your porch because I love you

"

Anyway...

Casablanca

Hadn't seen it until today but it certainly lived up to expectations. It's a simple love story made complicated by war, corruption and the politics involved. Ultimately, it's about love and sacrifice.

Bogart and Bergman are brilliant, as is Claude Rains as Captain Renault, and it was great to finally hear all the classic lines within the context of the movie rather than just as one-liners.

9/10

01-03-2010, 21:53	#1541
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	Avatar 7/10 Yes, it's taken me that long to see it. I found it an enjoyable watch and whilst very pretty indeed there were also parts of the 3D effect that really annoyed me once I had noticed them. Still I paid £8 to see it and didn't begrudge it one bit so it must be pretty good. I won't go into any more detail as I'll do that in the other thread __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

05-03-2010, 20:41	#1542
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	Alice in Wonderland 3D 7.5/10 It's been a long time since I read the books, but for me it captured the mood of them really well. It helps that I really like Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. I liked the 3D aspect to this film, it helped it but it wasn't the be all and end all and it didn't seem overdone (I think the film would score the same for me even if it were 2D). A surreal fantasy that I would watch again. I feel though it's either going to be a really like it or really didn't film for most though. __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

06-03-2010, 12:59	#1544
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Alice in Wonderland - 8/10 Really enjoyed it. Was cleverly done, suitably dark but not so much so that it screamed Burton, especially at the beginning. Loved the Red Queen, HBC played her to perfection, as did Depp with the Hatter. Alice was a good choice, and the cheshire cat was cute too. Anne Hathaway was a bit meh and I'm not sure about Babs Windsor either, seemed the dormouse was missing something, not sure what. THe 3D effects were superb when she was falling down the hole and during the fighty bits, but as Mubs said, it didn't seem overdone or detract from the movie. I also liked: Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! The way they made a nod to the original Alice story, that answered a lot of questions and made perfect sense the way they did it, rather than it seeming like something they'd better do to clarify some stuff that happened End Spoiler Alert! I'd definitely say go see. It's clearly Burton, but that doesn't take over the movie. Definitely a Marmite film, you'll either love it or hate it. And yes, I agree, 'Spoooooooon' is bound to be a big hit __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

06-03-2010, 14:08	#1545
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	City Lights Considered Charles Chaplin's best film by most (but the first I've ever seen), this is apparently a far less slapstick affair than usual and concentrates on a romantic story. Maybe slightly spoiled by time in terms of thousands of ham-fisted attempts to mimic the style, there's definitely a charm and innocence to the humour and the romance. By about halfway through, however, I was wondering how this was one of the most revered movies of all time, until I stopped to think that this is pretty much how modern cinema started and I needed to view it as such. It'll never be one of my favourite films, but it really is superb and deserves its place in the top 100 films. It also has one of the greatest endings I've ever seen, proving that Chaplin was as great a writer as he was an actor. He practically acts the last three minutes with his eyes alone, and leaves us wondering exactly what will happen next with the ambiguous ending. The last line of the film is particularly powerful, and considering there's only about twenty lines in the whole film (subtitled, as the film is silent) that's some achievement. Great music too. 8/10 __________________

07-03-2010, 17:03	#1546
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	The Grudge 0/10 It's been on the list of recorded things for ages because I thought it would be really scary. Finally watched it last night and I want that time back please. I didn't even jump at any of the too predictable jump bits. most of the time I was tyring to work out which bit of 'time' we were in. I knew the overall story gist but didn't think the film went to many great lengths to explain it. Just didn't make much sense, and as Phil said just seemed like a sequence of scenes designed to make you jump and shocked. I'm sure the original would be much better. __________________

07-03-2010, 23:31	#1547
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Watched Mr. Brooks again. Review here: http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showpos...&postcount=752 Still just as good. Lost a lot of its impact on a second viewing but watching it with someone else there added something. __________________

14-03-2010, 23:07	#1548
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	In The Loop Starring Peter Capaldi Tom Hollander Gina McKee James Gandolfini Black comedy 8/10 I've watched a few films recently but none I've really felt worth noting until watching this tonight. I didn't really know anything about this before other than having been shown a couple of clips of it and it's damn funny with some truly virtuouso profanity from Mr Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker. There's a good strong cast, the story is solid enough and while it's beyond believable there's enough there in the Yes, Minister tradition to make it a thoroughly entertaining (and perhaps even worrying) watch. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

14-03-2010, 23:18	#1549
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Up Wasn't what I expected at all and made me cry. Really good film, but not as good as I thought it would be. The story of a man who goes on a balloon adventure. 7/10 BB x

14-03-2010, 23:25	#1550
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	"I hid under your porch because I love you " Anyway... Casablanca Hadn't seen it until today but it certainly lived up to expectations. It's a simple love story made complicated by war, corruption and the politics involved. Ultimately, it's about love and sacrifice. Bogart and Bergman are brilliant, as is Claude Rains as Captain Renault, and it was great to finally hear all the classic lines within the context of the movie rather than just as one-liners. 9/10 __________________

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