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Pumpkinstew · 08-10-2008, 21:19

How to lose friends and alienate people

The first half is what would happen if Mr Bean said 'f***' a lot. The last third is like something Richard Curtis rejected as being too trite and feel good. In between there are some laugh out loud moments and some real clunkers.
Disappointing. 5/10

semi-pro waster · 08-10-2008, 22:37

Scum

Starring

Ray Winstone
David Threlfall
Martin Philips

Drama set in a boys borstal.

7/10 Pretty good, the version I watched was the original made for TV 1977 edition if that makes any difference. It's harsh but well played throughout, I've got no idea what borstal would be like but I can imagine some of it probably fitted quite well with the time.

semi-pro waster · 15-10-2008, 21:41

Lord Of War

Starring

Nicholas Cage
Jared Leto
Bridget Moynahan
Ethan Hawke

Nicholas Cage as an arms dealer.

8/10 Good film but it seemed to lose its way for a period and felt as if it were padded out rather than a taut storyline. Not too overbearing on the moralistic issues although still perhaps a little heavy handed. It's basically a 7/10 film but I'm giving it an extra mark just for Nicholas Cage being in it and the fact that I can never see him without thinking of the magnificence that is "why couldn't you put the bunny back in the box".

semi-pro waster · 19-10-2008, 17:12

Dead Man Walking

Starring

Susan Sarandon
Sean Penn
Robert Prosky
R. Lee Ermey

A man on death row for a murder and the nun who develops a relationship with him.

8/10 It's another good film, taut and great performances from all the actors. Susan Sarandon winning a deserved Oscar for her part, it isn't a cheery film and not one I'd be in a hurry to rewatch but definitely worth the two hours.

semi-pro waster · 19-10-2008, 23:27

The Thin Red Line

Starring

Jim Caveziel
Nick Nolte
John Cusack
Adrien Brody

WWII film about the conflict at Guadalcanal

6/10 It is a good film and I'm possibly being a bit harsh with the score but it just takes too sodding long and it appears at times like the director is a frustrated nature documentary maker rather than an entertainment filmmaker as such.

semi-pro waster · 25-10-2008, 19:00

Gangster No. 1

Starring

Malcolm McDowell
David Thewlis
Paul Bettany
Saffron Burrows

Gangland film about a psychopath who emulates a gang leader

6/10 Not bad although not a classic of the genre, wasn't particularly keen on Malcolm McDowell's character although in fairness that might have a lot to do with not really thinking much of him as an actor in general. A decent enough way to waste an hour and a half.

NokkonWud · 08-10-2008, 23:58

I love that film but can't watch it because when the boy slashes his wrists and the blood is seeping through the sheets and he's pushing the buzzer actually made me feel physically sick. It's one of a handful of films that has had that effect on me, which I suppose is credit to the quality of the film.

cheets · 15-10-2008, 21:31

eXistenZ

Not bad, reminds me of WoW now but to many twists for my liking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

I love that film but can't watch it because when the boy slashes his wrists and the blood is seeping through the sheets and he's pushing the buzzer actually made me feel physically sick. It's one of a handful of films that has had that effect on me, which I suppose is credit to the quality of the film.

And the potting shed scene

Snuggle Ferret · 15-10-2008, 20:28

The Bank Job

Top film

9/10

JUMPURS · 15-10-2008, 20:33

Last movie i watched was Transformers on Blu-Ray

Fooking great

08-10-2008, 21:19	#1
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	How to lose friends and alienate people The first half is what would happen if Mr Bean said 'f*' a lot. The last third is like something Richard Curtis rejected as being too trite and feel good. In between there are some laugh out loud moments and some real clunkers. Disappointing. 5/10 __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.**

08-10-2008, 22:37	#2
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Scum Starring Ray Winstone David Threlfall Martin Philips Drama set in a boys borstal. 7/10 Pretty good, the version I watched was the original made for TV 1977 edition if that makes any difference. It's harsh but well played throughout, I've got no idea what borstal would be like but I can imagine some of it probably fitted quite well with the time. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

15-10-2008, 21:41	#3
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Lord Of War Starring Nicholas Cage Jared Leto Bridget Moynahan Ethan Hawke Nicholas Cage as an arms dealer. 8/10 Good film but it seemed to lose its way for a period and felt as if it were padded out rather than a taut storyline. Not too overbearing on the moralistic issues although still perhaps a little heavy handed. It's basically a 7/10 film but I'm giving it an extra mark just for Nicholas Cage being in it and the fact that I can never see him without thinking of the magnificence that is "why couldn't you put the bunny back in the box". __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

19-10-2008, 17:12	#4
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Dead Man Walking Starring Susan Sarandon Sean Penn Robert Prosky R. Lee Ermey A man on death row for a murder and the nun who develops a relationship with him. 8/10 It's another good film, taut and great performances from all the actors. Susan Sarandon winning a deserved Oscar for her part, it isn't a cheery film and not one I'd be in a hurry to rewatch but definitely worth the two hours. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

19-10-2008, 23:27	#5
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	The Thin Red Line Starring Jim Caveziel Nick Nolte John Cusack Adrien Brody WWII film about the conflict at Guadalcanal 6/10 It is a good film and I'm possibly being a bit harsh with the score but it just takes too sodding long and it appears at times like the director is a frustrated nature documentary maker rather than an entertainment filmmaker as such. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

25-10-2008, 19:00	#6
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Gangster No. 1 Starring Malcolm McDowell David Thewlis Paul Bettany Saffron Burrows Gangland film about a psychopath who emulates a gang leader 6/10 Not bad although not a classic of the genre, wasn't particularly keen on Malcolm McDowell's character although in fairness that might have a lot to do with not really thinking much of him as an actor in general. A decent enough way to waste an hour and a half. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

08-10-2008, 23:58	#7
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	I love that film but can't watch it because when the boy slashes his wrists and the blood is seeping through the sheets and he's pushing the buzzer actually made me feel physically sick. It's one of a handful of films that has had that effect on me, which I suppose is credit to the quality of the film. __________________

15-10-2008, 20:28	#9
Snuggle Ferret Mellow Birds Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gosport Posts: 367	The Bank Job Top film 9/10 __________________ ] Last edited by Snuggle Ferret; 15-10-2008 at 20:28. Reason: Rating

15-10-2008, 20:33	#10
JUMPURS Columbian Coffee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glesgae Posts: 98	Last movie i watched was Transformers on Blu-Ray Fooking great __________________ You have come here because society has no further use for you. This place will now become your holding pen until our death. I am very good at this business because I make all the rules. But if you break any of my rules, you will find that there is life after death.

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