Rate the last movie you watched. - Page 112

BBx · 27-08-2009, 12:25

Bruno

Rubbish, set up scenes, embarrassing and just rubbish! 2/10

The Time Traveler's Wife

Having just read the book (thank you Raymond!) I was interested to see how it had been interpreted onto the big screen. I expected to totally hate the film, but it actually wasn't that bad - for a chick flick and for being a book turned into a film.

Obviously there was a lot that wasn't included in the film and some things were different. In my opinion the book was more tragic: Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

*The Cage
*A lot of the main characters were left out - Ingrid, Ben (and the whole hunting for drugs scenario) Kimy - damn shame
*Kendrick - the story how Henry finds him is different in the film - less tragic
*The ending flashback is different
*What happens to his legs is more tragic in the book

End Spoiler Alert!

Even though none of that was included, I didn't leave feeling unfulfilled (as I was with Silence of the Lambs). I now think Eric Bana is a hottie and the other girl played Claire v well.

One of the little girls was a right minger though.

8/10

BB x

Belmit · 27-08-2009, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empire Magazine

"One of the little girls was a right minger though."

Kitten · 27-08-2009, 12:50

^^ my reaction exactly Belmit

BBx · 27-08-2009, 13:01

BB x

Flibster · 27-08-2009, 13:20

4 films in the pile to watch.

Million Dollar Baby
The Lives Of Others
Passion of the Christ
Pans Labyrinth

It's going to be a tossup on which to watch first.

Greenlizard0 · 28-08-2009, 01:37

The Lives of Others is really good.

Briggykins · 28-08-2009, 09:10

Pan's Labyrinth is a terrific film. Really spellbinding.

BBx · 28-08-2009, 09:39

So is Million Dollar Baby Clint Eastwood is a surprisingly (if not gruff) director.

BB x

Flibster · 28-08-2009, 11:51

Just finished Million Dollar Baby *I chose at random*

Second Eastwood directed film I've seen while doing this, and another corker. I actually prefer the character Eastwood plays in this to the one in Gran Torino, but there are points where they are almost interchangeable. Morgan Freeman is, well, Morgan Freeman. Great no matter what he does.

Hilary S**** is the star though. She shines in this as the boxer. Shes is believable in the role, and also adds in a little comedy too.

Oh, but the people who play her family - definition of trailer trash.

The film itself is both a happy and sad film, I certainly wasn't expecting this. I was expecting closer to a Rocky type film *which tbh - I really didn't enjoy*, but it's a great story and in the end it's a pretty happy ending.

8.5/10

cheets · 28-08-2009, 13:49

Watched these over the passed 4 days, Needful Things was on tv and I flicked on to it and thought hmm looks interesting, Basically its about a old man who goes to Castle Rock and opens a shop and he sells the village folk items and they all end up being used to frame people and revenge takes place. It got me back in the mood for Stephen King films.

Needful Things 7/10
The Mist 8/10
Dreamcatcher 6/10
Dead Zone 8/10

Dead Zone is a must for anybody, the 4 films above span 26 years.

27-08-2009, 12:50	#1113
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	^^ my reaction exactly Belmit __________________ "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

27-08-2009, 13:20	#1115
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	4 films in the pile to watch. Million Dollar Baby The Lives Of Others Passion of the Christ Pans Labyrinth It's going to be a tossup on which to watch first. __________________

28-08-2009, 01:37	#1116
Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	The Lives of Others is really good. __________________ Last edited by Greenlizard0; 28-08-2009 at 01:40.

28-08-2009, 09:10	#1117
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Pan's Labyrinth is a terrific film. Really spellbinding. __________________

28-08-2009, 11:51	#1119
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Just finished Million Dollar Baby I chose at random Second Eastwood directed film I've seen while doing this, and another corker. I actually prefer the character Eastwood plays in this to the one in Gran Torino, but there are points where they are almost interchangeable. Morgan Freeman is, well, Morgan Freeman. Great no matter what he does. Hilary S**** is the star though. She shines in this as the boxer. Shes is believable in the role, and also adds in a little comedy too. Oh, but the people who play her family - definition of trailer trash. The film itself is both a happy and sad film, I certainly wasn't expecting this. I was expecting closer to a Rocky type film which tbh - I really didn't enjoy, but it's a great story and in the end it's a pretty happy ending. 8.5/10 __________________

27-08-2009, 12:25	#1111
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Bruno Rubbish, set up scenes, embarrassing and just rubbish! 2/10 The Time Traveler's Wife Having just read the book (thank you Raymond!) I was interested to see how it had been interpreted onto the big screen. I expected to totally hate the film, but it actually wasn't that bad - for a chick flick and for being a book turned into a film. Obviously there was a lot that wasn't included in the film and some things were different. In my opinion the book was more tragic: Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! The Cage A lot of the main characters were left out - Ingrid, Ben (and the whole hunting for drugs scenario) Kimy - damn shame Kendrick - the story how Henry finds him is different in the film - less tragic The ending flashback is different What happens to his legs is more tragic in the book End Spoiler Alert!* Even though none of that was included, I didn't leave feeling unfulfilled (as I was with Silence of the Lambs). I now think Eric Bana is a hottie and the other girl played Claire v well. One of the little girls was a right minger though. 8/10 BB x

27-08-2009, 13:01	#1114
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	BB x

28-08-2009, 09:39	#1118
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	So is Million Dollar Baby Clint Eastwood is a surprisingly (if not gruff) director. BB x

28-08-2009, 13:49	#1120
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	Watched these over the passed 4 days, Needful Things was on tv and I flicked on to it and thought hmm looks interesting, Basically its about a old man who goes to Castle Rock and opens a shop and he sells the village folk items and they all end up being used to frame people and revenge takes place. It got me back in the mood for Stephen King films. Needful Things 7/10 The Mist 8/10 Dreamcatcher 6/10 Dead Zone 8/10 Dead Zone is a must for anybody, the 4 films above span 26 years.