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semi-pro waster · 29-12-2012, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Knipples

Please do. Its one I can't work out what the heck its about, so don't know if I want to see it for that reason.

I wouldn't be put off a film just because it's set in primarily one location, 12 Angry Men is one of the greatest films ever made and it barely leaves the jury room. However I don't know if that would apply to Life of Pi - I read the book years ago and can't say I've got much desire to watch the film if it bears any strong resemblance to the book, it felt as if the book was trying to be clever for the sake of it and the story wasn't enough to support that level of hubris.

That said I suspect I'm in a minority with my views on the book and so it may prove with the film too.

Kitten · 29-12-2012, 22:25

I've heard a lot of people say they disliked the book, especially the ending. I've never got round to it but am reading it now after seeing the film and am as yet undecided as to which I prefer. The book, 20% or so in certainly lacks some of the warmth & humour of the film. Have spoken to several people who have seen film & read book yet preferred the film which is quite unusual.

necroedit: Unusually, definitely preferred the film!

Zirax · 30-12-2012, 02:23

I'm a bit behind everyone on this one.... Despicable Me

The evilness was delicious at times, but it remained family friendly. While watching I kept thinking that if they made Evil Genius into a film, it would be just like this

Ok, so the plot could be guessed but it was a good laugh throughout.

I would say 8.5/10.

It almost seemed too short, but it was a kids film at heart

Garp · 30-12-2012, 07:34

It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!

Fayshun · 30-12-2012, 09:25

The Day the Earth Stood Still.

Remake of epic 1950's Sci Fi classic "starring" Keanu Reeves.

As far as I can tell, the Earth never stood still. KR was as wooden as ever, but as he was playing an alien in a human body, we can kind of forgive him.

4/10

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

RDJ and Jude Law return as Holmes and Watson. Jared Harris is excellent as Moriarty as is Stephen Fry as Mycroft.

8/10

Zirax · 30-12-2012, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Garp

It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!

The thing is, I can really see this being a facebook post.

I also just remembered, he does deal with some of the issues in the irrational hatred thread

Knipples · 30-12-2012, 21:43

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Originally Posted by Garp

It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!

Is my alert tone on my phone!

Feek · 31-12-2012, 19:00

Skyfall.

Simple and uncomplicated plot, Daniel Craig playing Bond just how he's written in the books. Bit of nostalgia.

Fantastic!

Garp · 24-03-2013, 07:16

Resurrection time.. Kari and Naia have been in Virginia for the last week or so so I've had the time to watch some films.

Chronicle

Unmitigated tosh. Acting is reasonable, special FX good. Plot crap. Coming of age(ish) film with superpowers. Utterly predictable.

Prometheus

Great potential, totally wasted. Wayland Corporation's philosophy seems to be to hire the stupidest scientists imaginable, and give them lots of resources to shoot themselves in the foot with, hoping to make a profit from it somehow.

Beautiful cinematography, reasonable acting.
Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

The rolling stone ball on Indiana Jones worked because there was no where for Indy to run but away from the ball in the same direction it was rolling.
If it's a circular space-ship rolling along a rocky plains and you don't run to the side, you're arguably too stupid to live and deserve to be crushed by it

End Spoiler Alert!

Looper

Excellent film, interesting idea well executed. Great acting from Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Knipples · 24-03-2013, 09:14

Haha, I thought the same Garp, in fact I nearly shouted out loud in the cinema!

29-12-2012, 22:25	#2482
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I've heard a lot of people say they disliked the book, especially the ending. I've never got round to it but am reading it now after seeing the film and am as yet undecided as to which I prefer. The book, 20% or so in certainly lacks some of the warmth & humour of the film. Have spoken to several people who have seen film & read book yet preferred the film which is quite unusual. necroedit: Unusually, definitely preferred the film! __________________ "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; 25-02-2013 at 21:44.

30-12-2012, 07:34	#2484
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	It's so fluffy I'm gonna die!! __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

30-12-2012, 09:25	#2485
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	The Day the Earth Stood Still. Remake of epic 1950's Sci Fi classic "starring" Keanu Reeves. As far as I can tell, the Earth never stood still. KR was as wooden as ever, but as he was playing an alien in a human body, we can kind of forgive him. 4/10 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. RDJ and Jude Law return as Holmes and Watson. Jared Harris is excellent as Moriarty as is Stephen Fry as Mycroft. 8/10 __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

31-12-2012, 19:00	#2488
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Skyfall. Simple and uncomplicated plot, Daniel Craig playing Bond just how he's written in the books. Bit of nostalgia. Fantastic! __________________

24-03-2013, 07:16	#2489
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Resurrection time.. Kari and Naia have been in Virginia for the last week or so so I've had the time to watch some films. Chronicle Unmitigated tosh. Acting is reasonable, special FX good. Plot crap. Coming of age(ish) film with superpowers. Utterly predictable. Prometheus Great potential, totally wasted. Wayland Corporation's philosophy seems to be to hire the stupidest scientists imaginable, and give them lots of resources to shoot themselves in the foot with, hoping to make a profit from it somehow. Beautiful cinematography, reasonable acting. Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! The rolling stone ball on Indiana Jones worked because there was no where for Indy to run but away from the ball in the same direction it was rolling. If it's a circular space-ship rolling along a rocky plains and you don't run to the side, you're arguably too stupid to live and deserve to be crushed by it End Spoiler Alert! Looper Excellent film, interesting idea well executed. Great acting from Joseph Gordon-Levitt. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

30-12-2012, 02:23	#2483
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I'm a bit behind everyone on this one.... Despicable Me The evilness was delicious at times, but it remained family friendly. While watching I kept thinking that if they made Evil Genius into a film, it would be just like this Ok, so the plot could be guessed but it was a good laugh throughout. I would say 8.5/10. It almost seemed too short, but it was a kids film at heart