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Matblack · 12-08-2009, 13:54

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Originally Posted by Melbit

Re Harry not getting involved at the end

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In the book Dumbledore paralyses him behind the door as Malfoy bursts in, preventing him from interfering. Not sure why this was taken out.

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I think because of the positioning of the participants it becomes unnecessary and it works just as well without

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MB

Roberta · 14-08-2009, 11:54

Step up followed by Step Up 2 The Streets.

Great fun if you're watching with your sister and taking the p*ss out of the whole thing expressing your angst through the medium of dance.

Can we actually have minus points in these ratings?

Flibster · 14-08-2009, 14:46

Scream

Mmmm... Neve Campbell...

A film from my University days this. I loved it back then, and it hasn't lost any of it's greatness either. It rejuvenated the teen slasher film genre which is good in one way, but very bad in another. Good in that it was great to have a good Wes Craven film again, but bad because it gave us more sequels.

If you can get it - the uncut version is the one to have - only a few seconds longer, but those seconds are great. Especially as one of them shows Drew Barrymore hanging from the tree

Never have I been so happy to see a single person die on screen more than her.

8/10

The Love Guru

Cack of the worst kind.

1/10

Blazing Saddles

Mel Brooks at his finest. So politically incorrect, yet so funny. Casting is perfect, with Mel Brooks playing an idiot governor. The ending is still one of the best in any Western film.

9/10

Princess Griff · 14-08-2009, 15:08

I've seen the new Potter film twice, and as an avid Potter fan Im very glad I did!

The first time I saw it I came away VERY disappointed - they missed out so much!!!When I watched it again it was farrr better, and I could appreciate the humour and some of the great film shots. I simply LOVE the scenes where Harry has taken Liquid Luck and Ron has eating the chocs with love potion in!! Sooo funny!

Not as good as the Order of the Pheonix as a whole film, but I think this film is trying to set up more relationships and build characters in preparation for the last 2 films!

PS - Ginny is a shocking actress. So miserable!

Belmit · 14-08-2009, 15:22

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Ginny is a shocking actress. So miserable!

You're right. Terrible. The worst part was when she and Harry were supposed to say 'What was that?' in unison when responding to a noise. He sounded inquisitive, she sounded... flirty. Like there was something poking her in Harry's pocket. Just completely wrong for the moment.

Greenlizard0 · 14-08-2009, 15:30

The Prestige

A strong cast stars and starts off with Michael Cain stating that there are three parts to a magician's trick, and the last and most important one is "The Prestige". The film revolves around this premise and so a story gets told.

Christian Bale and Huge Jackman are part of a show, where they sit in the audience and put their hands up when in its normal course a magician requests for volunteers. One latest trick is where Bale steps up, and ties Jackman's wife's hands before she's dropped into a sealed tank of water. However, the final time that this occurs she isn't able to free herself and drowns. Jackman's distraught, and questions Bale since he'd just shown them all a new type of knot which is supposed to be harder to overcome. Add in the fact that Bale and Jackman were clearly rivals and motives suddenly become a bit darker.....

The tale is pretty good and keeps you hanging. It flashes back and forth between past and present as the story unravels. Strong links between events that really happened give the film's story more credability. Possible truth is part of a good trick and it was a clever addition.

I really enjoyed this film and watched it in blu-ray. The special effects in particular looked pretty neat and an olden times kind of feel was important for suspense. The score was just right as well. I'm always a bit sceptical when actors don't use their natural accents or play a character from a country they haven't done before. But they both, as well as Scarlett Johansson pull it off.

8/10

Belmit · 14-08-2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Flibster

The Love Guru

Cack of the worst kind.

1/10

Aw, I quite liked it! It was no Austin Powers/Wayne's World but Myers is a king of that sort of mix of the surreal, the intelligent and the childish. There was a lot more of the latter in this I'll admit. Did you not even enjoy the brief look to camera when Bohemian Rhapsody came on in the car?

Glaucus · 14-08-2009, 15:41

Death race.
http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0452608/

I was pleasantly surprised. The same mindless action car fun that ywe have come to expect with Jason Statham. But suitably gory and action packed.
It certainly wont become a classic, however for some mindless entertainment. Especially if you want some gore, heavy violence which is mixed with cars and a few hot women. Then this is a good time killer.

7/10

Roberta · 14-08-2009, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Flibster

Blazing Saddles

I still want to be Lily Von Schtupp.

Kitten · 14-08-2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Matblack

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I think because of the positioning of the participants it becomes unnecessary and it works just as well without

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MB

My tuppence (oo-er)

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I think it's also because it means Harry has more guilt over DDs death. He WAS able to do something about it but he didn't - he put his trust in THBP and that was what essentially killed DD. I think it's made the last film look like it's going to be harder & darker than the book. He wasn't strong enough before because he trusted in DD but this time, he has only himself.

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14-08-2009, 14:46	#1053
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Scream Mmmm... Neve Campbell... A film from my University days this. I loved it back then, and it hasn't lost any of it's greatness either. It rejuvenated the teen slasher film genre which is good in one way, but very bad in another. Good in that it was great to have a good Wes Craven film again, but bad because it gave us more sequels. If you can get it - the uncut version is the one to have - only a few seconds longer, but those seconds are great. Especially as one of them shows Drew Barrymore hanging from the tree Never have I been so happy to see a single person die on screen more than her. 8/10 The Love Guru Cack of the worst kind. 1/10 Blazing Saddles Mel Brooks at his finest. So politically incorrect, yet so funny. Casting is perfect, with Mel Brooks playing an idiot governor. The ending is still one of the best in any Western film. 9/10 __________________ Last edited by Flibster; 14-08-2009 at 14:55.

14-08-2009, 15:08	#1054
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	I've seen the new Potter film twice, and as an avid Potter fan Im very glad I did! The first time I saw it I came away VERY disappointed - they missed out so much!!!When I watched it again it was farrr better, and I could appreciate the humour and some of the great film shots. I simply LOVE the scenes where Harry has taken Liquid Luck and Ron has eating the chocs with love potion in!! Sooo funny! Not as good as the Order of the Pheonix as a whole film, but I think this film is trying to set up more relationships and build characters in preparation for the last 2 films! PS - Ginny is a shocking actress. So miserable! __________________

14-08-2009, 15:30	#1056
Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	The Prestige A strong cast stars and starts off with Michael Cain stating that there are three parts to a magician's trick, and the last and most important one is "The Prestige". The film revolves around this premise and so a story gets told. Christian Bale and Huge Jackman are part of a show, where they sit in the audience and put their hands up when in its normal course a magician requests for volunteers. One latest trick is where Bale steps up, and ties Jackman's wife's hands before she's dropped into a sealed tank of water. However, the final time that this occurs she isn't able to free herself and drowns. Jackman's distraught, and questions Bale since he'd just shown them all a new type of knot which is supposed to be harder to overcome. Add in the fact that Bale and Jackman were clearly rivals and motives suddenly become a bit darker..... The tale is pretty good and keeps you hanging. It flashes back and forth between past and present as the story unravels. Strong links between events that really happened give the film's story more credability. Possible truth is part of a good trick and it was a clever addition. I really enjoyed this film and watched it in blu-ray. The special effects in particular looked pretty neat and an olden times kind of feel was important for suspense. The score was just right as well. I'm always a bit sceptical when actors don't use their natural accents or play a character from a country they haven't done before. But they both, as well as Scarlett Johansson pull it off. 8/10 __________________ Last edited by Greenlizard0; 14-08-2009 at 17:19.

14-08-2009, 15:41	#1058
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Death race. http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0452608/ I was pleasantly surprised. The same mindless action car fun that ywe have come to expect with Jason Statham. But suitably gory and action packed. It certainly wont become a classic, however for some mindless entertainment. Especially if you want some gore, heavy violence which is mixed with cars and a few hot women. Then this is a good time killer. 7/10 __________________

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14-08-2009, 11:54	#1052
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Step up followed by Step Up 2 The Streets. Great fun if you're watching with your sister and taking the p*ss out of the whole thing expressing your angst through the medium of dance. Can we actually have minus points in these ratings?