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semi-pro waster · 03-10-2010, 22:24

Heat

Starring

Al Pacino
Robert De Niro
Val Kilmer
Jon Voight

Heist drama

8/10 First time I've ever watched it, I think the running time put me off watching it as much as anything else as I've meant to watch it for ages but the idea of devoting 2 and 3/4 hours to it wasn't quite appealing enough. Still I finally got round to it tonight and it's a great film with some brilliant performances, it really does come alive when Pacino and De Niro are in the coffee shop.

Muban · 04-10-2010, 00:17

Layer Cake

A film I kept meaning to see and never had until now. Wish I had watched it sooner. Great acting from a great cast, interesting stroyline with plenty to keep you thinking and a great soundtrack.

9/10

Has anyone read the book? How does it compare, worth a read?

Feek · 04-10-2010, 11:53

As with all of these things, I found the book superior to the film. I did it on audiobook format and it was great, it was 'reading' the book which made me want to see the film.

BBx · 04-10-2010, 13:33

The Disappearence of Alice Creed

Was ok for a brit flick Gemma Arterton stars in it - I predicted the ending from the start. Really good acting.

6.5/10

A Team

It was ok and Face was lush

but obviously nothing would be as good as the series.

7/10

Remember Me

Emo/teen angst film starring Robert Pattison, Claire from Lost and Pierce Brosnan. The best actor of the whole film is the little girl who plays Pattison's sister - Caroline (Ruby Jerins).

The storyline is ok the film is ok and quite tragic. Pattison plays moody v well. Film requires attention.

8/10

BB x

Burble · 04-10-2010, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muban

Layer Cake

Has anyone read the book? How does it compare, worth a read?

Yep and in my opinion it's better than the film. Not that it's a bad film, far from it, but the book is better.

Ditto what Feek said really, I tend to prefer the books to the films.

Muban · 04-10-2010, 17:14

Cool, thanks guys. I'm much the same in usually preferring books to films so this will go on my list of books to read

Greenlizard0 · 07-10-2010, 01:42

Layer Cake's awesome, it was the film that made Daniel Craig famous.

Funny when seeing older films and him suddenly appearing in them, e.g. Road to Perdition. Doesn't do a bad American accent either.

Flibster · 07-10-2010, 02:28

Blazing Saddles

Possibly the best film Mel Brooks did.

9/10

The Soloist

Knew very little about this before watching it - other than the cast and it was about a homeless guy who played Beethoven.

I was let down by the film though. Cast were excellent, but the script let them down. The flashbacks killed a lot of the mood for me. It doesn't seem to know what sort of film it wants to be. Documentary, inspirational film or a sad look at mental illness... Shame.

6.5/10

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

Dear Sony...

You are not Pixar. Find what you are good at and do that.

On the plus side, it does have a good sense of humour to it and there is some good casting. Mr T and Bruce Campbell in particular.

Unfortunately, for the main cast, my favourite character was Steve the monkey. I don't know if that says more about the script or me...

7/10

Fayshun · 07-10-2010, 09:14

Pimp

A mockumentary about prostitution and pornography in Soho, starring Robert Cavanagh (he also wrote and directed it) and Danny Dyer playing himself as the boss of the Porn empire.

Seedy, violent and some nasty characters. I liked it!

It lost it's way in the middle a bit but regained it's stride by the end.

8/10

Disturbia

Shia LeBoef in "Rear Window 2, with mobile phones and video cameras", Hitchcock did it better.

6/10

Kitten · 07-10-2010, 09:17

Life as We Know it 6/10

Predictable, full of cliches and lots and lots of cute baby shots.

Funny and sad in equal measure, is a decent enough 'romcom' to pass a few hours.

The Social Network - 7/10

Enjoyable enough, entertaining, and I can honestly say that I didn't check my watch once, but won't lose anything at all in translation from big to small screen.

Justin Timberlake nailed the part as an asshole (oh, surprise!) and the guy who plays Eduardo is hot.

That's about it really.

03-10-2010, 22:24	#1861
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Heat Starring Al Pacino Robert De Niro Val Kilmer Jon Voight Heist drama 8/10 First time I've ever watched it, I think the running time put me off watching it as much as anything else as I've meant to watch it for ages but the idea of devoting 2 and 3/4 hours to it wasn't quite appealing enough. Still I finally got round to it tonight and it's a great film with some brilliant performances, it really does come alive when Pacino and De Niro are in the coffee shop. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

04-10-2010, 00:17	#1862
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	Layer Cake A film I kept meaning to see and never had until now. Wish I had watched it sooner. Great acting from a great cast, interesting stroyline with plenty to keep you thinking and a great soundtrack. 9/10 Has anyone read the book? How does it compare, worth a read? __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

04-10-2010, 11:53	#1863
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	As with all of these things, I found the book superior to the film. I did it on audiobook format and it was great, it was 'reading' the book which made me want to see the film. __________________

04-10-2010, 17:14	#1866
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	Cool, thanks guys. I'm much the same in usually preferring books to films so this will go on my list of books to read __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

07-10-2010, 01:42	#1867
Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	Layer Cake's awesome, it was the film that made Daniel Craig famous. Funny when seeing older films and him suddenly appearing in them, e.g. Road to Perdition. Doesn't do a bad American accent either. __________________

04-10-2010, 13:33	#1864
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	The Disappearence of Alice Creed Was ok for a brit flick Gemma Arterton stars in it - I predicted the ending from the start. Really good acting. 6.5/10 A Team It was ok and Face was lush but obviously nothing would be as good as the series. 7/10 Remember Me Emo/teen angst film starring Robert Pattison, Claire from Lost and Pierce Brosnan. The best actor of the whole film is the little girl who plays Pattison's sister - Caroline (Ruby Jerins). The storyline is ok the film is ok and quite tragic. Pattison plays moody v well. Film requires attention. 8/10 BB x

07-10-2010, 02:28	#1868
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Blazing Saddles Possibly the best film Mel Brooks did. 9/10 The Soloist Knew very little about this before watching it - other than the cast and it was about a homeless guy who played Beethoven. I was let down by the film though. Cast were excellent, but the script let them down. The flashbacks killed a lot of the mood for me. It doesn't seem to know what sort of film it wants to be. Documentary, inspirational film or a sad look at mental illness... Shame. 6.5/10 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Dear Sony... You are not Pixar. Find what you are good at and do that. On the plus side, it does have a good sense of humour to it and there is some good casting. Mr T and Bruce Campbell in particular. Unfortunately, for the main cast, my favourite character was Steve the monkey. I don't know if that says more about the script or me... 7/10 __________________

07-10-2010, 09:14	#1869
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Pimp A mockumentary about prostitution and pornography in Soho, starring Robert Cavanagh (he also wrote and directed it) and Danny Dyer playing himself as the boss of the Porn empire. Seedy, violent and some nasty characters. I liked it! It lost it's way in the middle a bit but regained it's stride by the end. 8/10 Disturbia Shia LeBoef in "Rear Window 2, with mobile phones and video cameras", Hitchcock did it better. 6/10 __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

07-10-2010, 09:17	#1870
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Life as We Know it 6/10 Predictable, full of cliches and lots and lots of cute baby shots. Funny and sad in equal measure, is a decent enough 'romcom' to pass a few hours. The Social Network - 7/10 Enjoyable enough, entertaining, and I can honestly say that I didn't check my watch once, but won't lose anything at all in translation from big to small screen. Justin Timberlake nailed the part as an asshole (oh, surprise!) and the guy who plays Eduardo is hot. That's about it really. __________________ "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 Last edited by Kitten; 19-10-2010 at 09:58.