The IMDb Top 250 - 365 challenge - Page 6

NokkonWud · 05-01-2009, 23:53

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Originally Posted by Feek

The Incredibles. Wasn't very incredible though, the animation was OK but the story wasn't and it was at least half an hour too long. I got bored.

I enjoyed the incredibles, but I agree with you, definitely too long.

NokkonWud · 06-01-2009, 05:54

Watched Slumdog Millionaire and I was absolutely blown away, I'm often critical of a lot of things, but I wouldn't change a single thing about this movie, it was beautiful, brilliantly acted, superb direction and quite possibly, a masterpiece in movie making. Dare I say he may have even finally surpassed Trainspotting and Shallow Grave.

Stunning, absolutely stunning.
It's 8.7 average is richly deserved and for me, is definitely in place in the Top 50.

This film has moved up 15 places in 5 days. Incredible.

Toby · 06-01-2009, 08:49

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Originally Posted by Flibster

I've seen 4 of that 5 before but own them all on DVD or Bluray. Never seen The Shawshank Redemption *apparently it's a stoning offence...*

I finally got round to watching it in November and it is epic

Flibster · 06-01-2009, 18:25

Well, watched Shawshank this afternoon.

Wouldn't put it as the greatest film ever - but it's in my top 20 perhaps.

The lack of a soundtrack throughout intrigued me - but where it mattered it was there. Never really liked Tim Bobbins, but he worked in this role, still don't like him but he was bareable. Morgan Freeman was superb though, couldn't fault his performance at all.

semi-pro waster · 06-01-2009, 18:32

If anyone else is without a copy of Shawshank Redemption then send me a PM, I happened to come into a spare copy recently and I'd be delighted to give it to someone else to enjoy.

NokkonWud · 06-01-2009, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Flibster

Morgan Freeman was superb though, couldn't fault his performance at all.

Isn't he always? Best actor on the planet in my eyes.

Flibster · 06-01-2009, 19:07

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Isn't he always? Best actor on the planet in my eyes.

Not sure about that... But at this moment I can't think of anyone better.

Although he did make one fatal mistake - he's played God, and only one person should play God. And that man is Brian Blessed.

Pumpkinstew · 06-01-2009, 20:57

Gordon's Alive??!!ONE11

Tak · 06-01-2009, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Pumpkinstew

Gordon's Alive??!!ONE11

Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

Mic said that to me in the cinema at a certain point during The Dark Knight and I cracked up

End Spoiler Alert!

Pumpkinstew · 06-01-2009, 21:19

I can guess what point he said that.

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Best actor on the planet in my eyes.

If you're using actor in the non gender specific sense then it's Cate Blanchett by a country mile.

06-01-2009, 05:54	#52
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Watched Slumdog Millionaire and I was absolutely blown away, I'm often critical of a lot of things, but I wouldn't change a single thing about this movie, it was beautiful, brilliantly acted, superb direction and quite possibly, a masterpiece in movie making. Dare I say he may have even finally surpassed Trainspotting and Shallow Grave. Stunning, absolutely stunning. It's 8.7 average is richly deserved and for me, is definitely in place in the Top 50. This film has moved up 15 places in 5 days. Incredible. __________________ Last edited by NokkonWud; 06-01-2009 at 06:01.

06-01-2009, 18:25	#54
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Well, watched Shawshank this afternoon. Wouldn't put it as the greatest film ever - but it's in my top 20 perhaps. The lack of a soundtrack throughout intrigued me - but where it mattered it was there. Never really liked Tim Bobbins, but he worked in this role, still don't like him but he was bareable. Morgan Freeman was superb though, couldn't fault his performance at all. __________________

06-01-2009, 18:32	#55
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	If anyone else is without a copy of Shawshank Redemption then send me a PM, I happened to come into a spare copy recently and I'd be delighted to give it to someone else to enjoy. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

06-01-2009, 20:57	#58
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	Gordon's Alive??!!ONE11 __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty. Last edited by Pumpkinstew; 06-01-2009 at 21:00.