Rate the last movie you watched. - Page 17

Belmit · 23-10-2008, 09:35

American Gangster - 7/10

Good film, great performances, but never really felt like it ever got properly going. As with a lot of films that are based on true stories, the climax was a bit of a let down. One of those where they suddenly end it and flash up a bunch of narratives saying 'Mr. X went to jail and got out in '83. He died in Phoenix in '92.' 'Jimmy got shingles and fell down the stairs.' That sort of thing.

There were some great touches though, like where the police and the rival gangsters are doing separate searches in different locations and they show the duality of it. I also liked that the viewer doesn't know who to root for (or maybe that was just me?). They made Denzel Washington's character really moralistic (in his own way) and likeable, but similarly showed Russell Crowe as an honest cop at the expense of being a lousy husband and father. A lot of effort went into reproducing that 70s feel as well.

Streeteh · 23-10-2008, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Justsomebloke

^^ Me 2 mate, It was a bit of a dodgy copy an all so I am proper looking forward to seeing a gen copy of it when it comes around.

I also watched it on a 'dodgy' copy, this copy however was encoded at 720p with surround sound so the special effects looked rather splawsome.

I'll be asking for it on blu-ray for christmas, if i like i film i buy them these days.

Ravenlord · 23-10-2008, 19:29

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Originally Posted by PvtPyle

Ignoring the fact that the historical element of the film was highly misleading at best, pure fiction at worst... Yup, it was OK

You're not one of those who despise Mel Gibson because Braveheart didn't quite happen the way the film went are you? It's just entertainment at the end of the day, so sit back and enjoy it!

PvtPyle · 23-10-2008, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Ravenlord

You're not one of those who despise Mel Gibson because Braveheart didn't quite happen the way the film went are you? It's just entertainment at the end of the day, so sit back and enjoy it!

No, Mel Gibson is a hero. I just don't like that they misrepresented the defeat of the Armada, when it was an interesting story the first time round.

Garp · 23-10-2008, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Ravenlord

You're not one of those who despise Mel Gibson because Braveheart didn't quite happen the way the film went are you? It's just entertainment at the end of the day, so sit back and enjoy it!

Depends on the film and why it was altered and the significance of it. e.g Braveheart doesn't particularly annoy me, but U-571 does.

Belmit · 23-10-2008, 22:51

Skip to 3:50 for the Braveheart bit, or just watch it all because it's funny!

Part 1: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ybQCNb...eature=related
Part 2: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tuLSoy...eature=related

NokkonWud · 24-10-2008, 02:58

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Originally Posted by Garp

Depends on the film and why it was altered and the significance of it. e.g Braveheart doesn't particularly annoy me, but U-571 does.

Hah, U-571 is always the one that erks me. Never have the American movie writers appeared more arrogant in their 'development' of a non-fictional event.

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.

Toby · 31-10-2008, 23:51

Quantum of Solace

6/10

Quite dissappointing tbh

Ravenlord · 01-11-2008, 02:04

7/10 I reckon. It's basically Casino Royale but with a more obscure title and, well, not as good.

23-10-2008, 09:35	#161
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	American Gangster - 7/10 Good film, great performances, but never really felt like it ever got properly going. As with a lot of films that are based on true stories, the climax was a bit of a let down. One of those where they suddenly end it and flash up a bunch of narratives saying 'Mr. X went to jail and got out in '83. He died in Phoenix in '92.' 'Jimmy got shingles and fell down the stairs.' That sort of thing. There were some great touches though, like where the police and the rival gangsters are doing separate searches in different locations and they show the duality of it. I also liked that the viewer doesn't know who to root for (or maybe that was just me?). They made Denzel Washington's character really moralistic (in his own way) and likeable, but similarly showed Russell Crowe as an honest cop at the expense of being a lousy husband and father. A lot of effort went into reproducing that 70s feel as well. __________________

23-10-2008, 22:51	#166
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Skip to 3:50 for the Braveheart bit, or just watch it all because it's funny! Part 1: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ybQCNb...eature=related Part 2: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tuLSoy...eature=related __________________

25-10-2008, 19:00	#168
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

31-10-2008, 23:51	#169
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	Quantum of Solace 6/10 Quite dissappointing tbh __________________

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01-11-2008, 02:04	#170
Ravenlord Abandoned Ship Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 52	7/10 I reckon. It's basically Casino Royale but with a more obscure title and, well, not as good.