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semi-pro waster · 02-10-2008, 09:14

Inside Man

Starring

Denzel Washington
Clive Owen
Jodie Foster

Heist film.

8/10 Quite cleverly done, easy to follow and entertaining, just about manages not to be overly heavy on the moralising and there is a strong cast to carry it through.

ElRazur · 05-10-2008, 09:40

Taken

I love the fast paced and gripping action. I love how Liam played the character well, there is something dark and cold-blooded about the way he did it. The manner in which the portrayal of the sex and prostitution industry, along side women trafficking appears very authentic and perhaps informative to people who may have no idea about what goes on in this rather "unique industry".

My favourite moment was when he made that cold and spine chilling conversation on the phone to the Kidnappers. I love it.

"I dont know who you are, or what you want. if it is ransom you are after, I have none. What I do have are unique set of skills that I have acquired over a long period of time in the trade. These skills are a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that will be the end of it, if not I will find you and make you life hell" [Or something similar]

I busted out laughing when the other end gave the cheeky reply - "Goodluck"

Overall I did enjoy the film and it is one of those things going to my collection once it is released. Liam did a very good job and this have put him as one of my likeable and favourite actors.

8.5 out of a possible 10.

Will · 05-10-2008, 11:19

The Departed

Huge cast list:

Leo DiCaprio
Matt Damon
Martin Sheen
Mark Wahlberg
Jack Nickolson
oh and Ray Winston!

I never saw it when it came out but I watched it last night and I was gripped. I don't think I blinked for the entire movie. Gritty, dark police/mob thriller, a few twists, an engrossing storyline a Martin Scorsese classic really. First film where I thought DiCaprio was actually reasonably good in!

Will · 05-10-2008, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Matblack

The Kite Runner

This is a stunning film, beautifully shot and acted, the story line delivers devastating punches, definately recommended 9.5/10.

MB

I was blown away by the book - looks like the movie may have done it justice

NokkonWud · 05-10-2008, 12:12

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Originally Posted by Will

First film where I thought DiCaprio was actually reasonably good in!

Have you seen Romeo and Juliet or The Basketball Diaries?

Will · 05-10-2008, 12:19

R&J yes, I found it average tbh. Not seen the Basketball Diaries though - worth it?

Pebs · 05-10-2008, 13:15

I loved The Departed Will, I saw it at the cinema and it's one of very few films that had me aholding my breath at times. The tension is incredible and Damon cast as a baddie puts things on a dtrange kilter. Loved it.

Will · 05-10-2008, 16:32

Agreed totally. I did forget to breathe a few times!

The ending was particularly "oof" worthy.

Belmit · 05-10-2008, 20:59

Today I watched Run Fat Boy, Run and Dead Man's Shoes. I was expecting the former to be fairly terrible, and whilst quite formulaic it had some nice moments. The kid undeniably gets the funniest line of the film though. 6/10

The latter is another revenge movie (seen a few recently!); a British film starring Paddy Considine as a soldier getting revenge on the people who hung out with and tormented his mentally handicapped younger brother while he was away on duty. The dialogue is all very natural, sometimes feeling unscripted, which makes it feel all the more real. Considine is superb, and I did not see the twist coming even though I should have spotted it a long time before the reveal. I wouldn't watch it again in a hurry but it's a really great little film. 8.5/10.

loki · 05-10-2008, 21:13

The Strangers

A film supposedly inspired by true events. What these events are and whether they are true is a different story. This film tries to recreate some meaningful suspense with things going bump in the night, a knock at the door at 04:00 am, house in the middle of nowhere. It also tries to obey some of the classic conventions of a suspense/horror flick. Damsel in distress tries to make a run for it falls over and breaks ankle kind of thing.

It takes obvious inspiration from Hallowe'en, The Evil Dead and The Blair Witch Project. It fails miserably on all counts purely because of it's predictability. With Hallowe'en you knew why Michael Myers was a man on a mission. So there was a natural progression to the storyline. For want of a better turn of phrase, the bad guys give no reason for being out near a deserted farmhouse in masks other than they are out there near a deserted farmhouse in masks. Cue a series of unfortunate events that result in the couple trying there best to escape.

There is no plot twist and the only saving grace is that because there is no plot twist, there will not be a sequel. It's a poor film with a poor story, poor script and poor dialogue. The best part is the credits at the end. Avoid like the plague, save your bandwidth or no doubt when it airs on your favourite movie channel find something meaningful to do instead.

2/10

02-10-2008, 09:14	#71
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Inside Man Starring Denzel Washington Clive Owen Jodie Foster Heist film. 8/10 Quite cleverly done, easy to follow and entertaining, just about manages not to be overly heavy on the moralising and there is a strong cast to carry it through. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

05-10-2008, 09:40	#72
ElRazur Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 214	Taken I love the fast paced and gripping action. I love how Liam played the character well, there is something dark and cold-blooded about the way he did it. The manner in which the portrayal of the sex and prostitution industry, along side women trafficking appears very authentic and perhaps informative to people who may have no idea about what goes on in this rather "unique industry". My favourite moment was when he made that cold and spine chilling conversation on the phone to the Kidnappers. I love it. "I dont know who you are, or what you want. if it is ransom you are after, I have none. What I do have are unique set of skills that I have acquired over a long period of time in the trade. These skills are a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that will be the end of it, if not I will find you and make you life hell" [Or something similar] I busted out laughing when the other end gave the cheeky reply - "Goodluck" Overall I did enjoy the film and it is one of those things going to my collection once it is released. Liam did a very good job and this have put him as one of my likeable and favourite actors. 8.5 out of a possible 10. __________________ "Never ignore fools in large numbers."

05-10-2008, 11:19	#73
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	The Departed Huge cast list: Leo DiCaprio Matt Damon Martin Sheen Mark Wahlberg Jack Nickolson oh and Ray Winston! I never saw it when it came out but I watched it last night and I was gripped. I don't think I blinked for the entire movie. Gritty, dark police/mob thriller, a few twists, an engrossing storyline a Martin Scorsese classic really. First film where I thought DiCaprio was actually reasonably good in! __________________ *No No!*

05-10-2008, 12:19	#76
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	R&J yes, I found it average tbh. Not seen the Basketball Diaries though - worth it? __________________ *No No!*

05-10-2008, 13:15	#77
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I loved The Departed Will, I saw it at the cinema and it's one of very few films that had me aholding my breath at times. The tension is incredible and Damon cast as a baddie puts things on a dtrange kilter. Loved it. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

05-10-2008, 16:32	#78
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Agreed totally. I did forget to breathe a few times! The ending was particularly "oof" worthy. __________________ *No No!*

05-10-2008, 20:59	#79
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Today I watched Run Fat Boy, Run and Dead Man's Shoes. I was expecting the former to be fairly terrible, and whilst quite formulaic it had some nice moments. The kid undeniably gets the funniest line of the film though. 6/10 The latter is another revenge movie (seen a few recently!); a British film starring Paddy Considine as a soldier getting revenge on the people who hung out with and tormented his mentally handicapped younger brother while he was away on duty. The dialogue is all very natural, sometimes feeling unscripted, which makes it feel all the more real. Considine is superb, and I did not see the twist coming even though I should have spotted it a long time before the reveal. I wouldn't watch it again in a hurry but it's a really great little film. 8.5/10. __________________

05-10-2008, 21:13	#80
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	The Strangers A film supposedly inspired by true events. What these events are and whether they are true is a different story. This film tries to recreate some meaningful suspense with things going bump in the night, a knock at the door at 04:00 am, house in the middle of nowhere. It also tries to obey some of the classic conventions of a suspense/horror flick. Damsel in distress tries to make a run for it falls over and breaks ankle kind of thing. It takes obvious inspiration from Hallowe'en, The Evil Dead and The Blair Witch Project. It fails miserably on all counts purely because of it's predictability. With Hallowe'en you knew why Michael Myers was a man on a mission. So there was a natural progression to the storyline. For want of a better turn of phrase, the bad guys give no reason for being out near a deserted farmhouse in masks other than they are out there near a deserted farmhouse in masks. Cue a series of unfortunate events that result in the couple trying there best to escape. There is no plot twist and the only saving grace is that because there is no plot twist, there will not be a sequel. It's a poor film with a poor story, poor script and poor dialogue. The best part is the credits at the end. Avoid like the plague, save your bandwidth or no doubt when it airs on your favourite movie channel find something meaningful to do instead. 2/10 __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July