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Toby · 20-01-2012, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Agree with this. Timberlake was brilliant, but Amanda Whatserface has no screen presence whatsoever and her character is pretty unlikeable. Dancing on a beach singing Abba songs = fine. Proper acting = Nah. Was very good, and I LOVED the concept, but I think it could have been a lot better with a different female lead.

I tend to agree with you. She was very pleasant to look at but a very weak actress. I thought she looked a lot like Dakota Fanning actually.

The concept was a good one but obviously full of holes. My main one being...

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Why on earth would such a system be engineered so that two people could exchange time directly, with all the potential for crime and abuse that engenders. Transfers between people would obviously be allowed, but would be controlled.

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Kitten · 20-01-2012, 16:01

Ooooh i thought she was a bit minging. Olivia was MUCH cuter !

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Will · 20-01-2012, 17:04

Haven't watched a movie in ages... must rectify.

BBx · 20-01-2012, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Will

Haven't watched a movie in ages... must rectify.

That's cos there's not been anything worth watching (imo) at the flicks

We have a couple to watch now non?

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Will · 20-01-2012, 20:48

Oui mon amour.

Kitten · 20-01-2012, 22:40

Oh, forgot - saw a freebie of Coriolanus. It's hard to describe but a very brave concept - one which I think people will either love or hate. It's the epic Shakespeare power struggle set in modern times but using the Shakespearian dialogue. Very powerful once you can get your head around the language, but make sure you know what you're watching before you go. Voldemort is brilliant in it, Gerard Butler is good but seems a little under-utilised somehow, and Vanessa Redgrave is an amazing matriarchal figure. One of the strongest performances I've seen her put in. Oh, and Jimmy Nesbit is in it as well, really annoying character, played very well.

So yeah. It's a bit like watching a play at the theatre but up on the big screen. Hard to give it a rating really because it's so unlike most 'normal' films.

BBx · 21-01-2012, 02:02

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Agree with this. Timberlake was brilliant, but Amanda Whatserface has no screen presence whatsoever and her character is pretty unlikeable. Dancing on a beach singing Abba songs = fine. Proper acting = Nah. Was very good, and I LOVED the concept, but I think it could have been a lot better with a different female lead.

Am sure she had her boobs done for this movie.

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Muban · 21-01-2012, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Kitten

Oh, forgot - saw a freebie of Coriolanus.

I'm afraid I'm a bit of a phillistine when it comes to these. I either like it set in it's original (or near to original time) with the language intact or set present day with the language modernised. I would like either but find the setting it in present day but with the old language is just jarring to me.

I guess each person is different, but I heard Ralph Fiennes saying he wanted to bring it into a modern setting so people could relate to it. But I think what makes it hard for many people to relate to it is the language, not the setting. I'm sure it's a good film and I love Redgrave, but pesonally I prefer it when they make the choice and either go traditional or modern and not try to go traditional/modern.

Kitten · 22-01-2012, 02:27

I'd agree Mubs. While there was a lot good about it, that's why I can't give it a mark because I just didn't think it fit. It should be one or the other. It is very clever though and I am glad I watched it, but I can't say that I'd recommend it. Tough one.

semi-pro waster · 22-01-2012, 23:22

Solomon Kane

Starring

James Purefoy
Mark O'Neal
Robert Orr
Richard Ryan

Action film

6/10 It's not terrible, it's not great but it's fairly decent action fodder for you to switch off your brain to and watch as the titular character lays waste to near armies of men and magical beings. You'll probably notice Pete Postlethwaite, Max Von Sydow, Mackenzie Crook and Jason Flemyng in there amongst a few other reasonably well known actors and actresses and wonder why they were signed up for it as with the best will in the world it's not the most demanding of roles for any of them.

Dangerous Minds

Starring

Michelle Pfeiffer
George Dzundza
Courtney B. Vance
Robin Bartlett

Thriller

7/10 It's probably a bit too clumsily sentimental to be a great film but it's well acted for the most part with a good story.

I'm sure I've watched a few more films since I last posted but can't remember them offhand.

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Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Ooooh i thought she was a bit minging. Olivia was MUCH cuter ! Sent from my Galaxy S2 __________________ "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

20-01-2012, 17:04	#2293
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Haven't watched a movie in ages... must rectify. __________________ *No No!*

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20-01-2012, 22:40	#2296
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Oh, forgot - saw a freebie of Coriolanus. It's hard to describe but a very brave concept - one which I think people will either love or hate. It's the epic Shakespeare power struggle set in modern times but using the Shakespearian dialogue. Very powerful once you can get your head around the language, but make sure you know what you're watching before you go. Voldemort is brilliant in it, Gerard Butler is good but seems a little under-utilised somehow, and Vanessa Redgrave is an amazing matriarchal figure. One of the strongest performances I've seen her put in. Oh, and Jimmy Nesbit is in it as well, really annoying character, played very well. So yeah. It's a bit like watching a play at the theatre but up on the big screen. Hard to give it a rating really because it's so unlike most 'normal' films. __________________ "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

22-01-2012, 02:27	#2299
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I'd agree Mubs. While there was a lot good about it, that's why I can't give it a mark because I just didn't think it fit. It should be one or the other. It is very clever though and I am glad I watched it, but I can't say that I'd recommend it. Tough one. __________________ "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

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semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Solomon Kane Starring James Purefoy Mark O'Neal Robert Orr Richard Ryan Action film 6/10 It's not terrible, it's not great but it's fairly decent action fodder for you to switch off your brain to and watch as the titular character lays waste to near armies of men and magical beings. You'll probably notice Pete Postlethwaite, Max Von Sydow, Mackenzie Crook and Jason Flemyng in there amongst a few other reasonably well known actors and actresses and wonder why they were signed up for it as with the best will in the world it's not the most demanding of roles for any of them. Dangerous Minds Starring Michelle Pfeiffer George Dzundza Courtney B. Vance Robin Bartlett Thriller 7/10 It's probably a bit too clumsily sentimental to be a great film but it's well acted for the most part with a good story. I'm sure I've watched a few more films since I last posted but can't remember them offhand. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard