Rate the last movie you watched. - Page 9

SidewinderINC · 05-10-2008, 21:50

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I'll chip in a couple of reviews of films I've watched recently

The Strangers

Claims to be "based on true events" which opens the film quite nicely, then the film decends into generic creepy film territory with masked people silently wandering around attempting to kill the main characters.

Storyline is somewhat lacking in all respects, and I found out after watching the film that the only true event in the film was a short section at the start that lasted about 5 minutes of film, the rest is all made up.

Quite creepy, un-nerved me slightly, had a "halloween 1" feel to it which I think is what was aimed for

After the credits had rolled I thought "what actually happened" and left the cinema in slight confusion feeling like I had gotten slightly stupider and wondered what the purpose of the film was.

Overall Rating : 2.5/10

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Death Race

Wasn't expecting much with this film except for some cool effects, double-hard looking cars and a bit of ultra-violence.
And well I wasn't disappointed!
Infact pleasantly surprised as they even put a vague storyline to the film which added a nice touch

Very fun film, very cool car races and good explosions

Can't fault any part of it at all really.

If you want to go out and watch a fun action film where you don't have to think too much then this is definitely for you.

Overall Rating : 8/10

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@ SINC

You should've listened to your uncle APoL and saved yourself a fiver.

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I can't stress this enough, that this movie was the worst I've seen in a loooong time. And believe me I've seen some prime cut garbage in my time.

Watched "Jumper" today, which looked like it was made for TV. Ok, but nothing to shout about. The kind of movie that doesn't deserve (or require) your full attention, if you know what I mean.

Did you miss these, Loki?

loki · 05-10-2008, 22:19

tbh I did. Lazy posting by me

semi-pro waster · 05-10-2008, 22:58

The Hustler

Starring

Paul Newman
Jackie Gleason
Laurie Piper
George C. Scott

The best pool film ever.

9/10 Watched it again with a couple of mates in honour of the late Paul Newman, it's a hell of a film, some superb pool and great characterisations. The main characters are all strong, as you'd expect from a cast like that and although it is quite long at a shade over 2 hours you don't get the feeling that anything was wasted.

Planet Of The Apes

Starring

Charlton Heston
Roddy McDowell
Kim Hunter

Sci-fi depiction of a planet where apes rule and humans are subjugated

7/10 I don't think the film has aged particularly well, it was my first time watching through and it just didn't really grip me. However it is a classic of the type and it probably didn't help that I was cooking while watching so I'm being slightly more generous with the score than I might otherwise be.

PvtPyle · 05-10-2008, 23:13

Tropic Thunder

Starring

Jack Black
Ben Stiller
Robert Downey Jnr
Nick Nolte (nice to see him in s'thing tbh)
Steve Coogan
Matthew McConaughey
Tom Cruise

Er, spoof comedy of pretty much every Vietnam flick ever made.

6.5/10

Cruise saves this from being pretty dire tbh. Worth seeing, but don't expect it to be brilliant.

ElRazur · 06-10-2008, 10:19

^^^ I thought Tropic Thunder was hilarious and Ben Stiller did a good job with the movie overall. 7/10 will be my score.

It is Good to see Robert Downey Jr turn his life around now.

iCraig · 06-10-2008, 10:28

I went to see this last night, and I thought it was rather an interesting film. It's definately a grower though, and people going expecting another Hot Fuzz/Run Fatboy Run will be disappointed. Yes, it's mostly a comedy I suppose but it's running a different line. Pegg is great in it and I like it because it's fresh and different. It makes a refreshing change to all the Batman, Spiderman, Ironman, Superman films that IMO saturate the cinemas these days.

It's a healthy film, with a good dosing of comedy and cringe, along with some "remain true to yourself" morality tales with a dash of romance. It takes a look at the celebrity culture that grips the world, and the dynamics behind it. Pegg plays an eager journalist desperate to make it into that world, no matter what it takes, but once he's there he sees it all in a different light, and not in a good way. He loses sight along the way, but regains it at the end. It pokes fun at the desperate and unashamed nature of celebrity status, and it also exposes the sad world of the people who feed off it. It's a slow paced film but the cast certainly pull it off well.

I liked it the first time around, but I wouldn't mind seeing it again. 7/10.

Toryglen-boy · 06-10-2008, 11:45

The Incredible Hulk (Edward Norton version on Bluray)

What a load of old cobblers, and i mean that most sincerely. i would have had more fun picking the winnits out of my clunge of an evening, than watching this filth, it really is that bad, story is kinda non-existant ... as is character development, although the worse flaw is that there is nothing tangible in it, i mean, i have always found the best ficticious stories have always been based around 'i wonder if that really could happen', but this is so far fetched, even for a comic fantasy, and Tim Roth will be kicking himself over appearing in this detritus, special effects are outstanding as ever, but movies of late appear to be going the same way as PC gaming, all eye candy and no substance. Bring back Sabre Wulf, or Alien 8. Avoid like the plague.

1/10

Snuggle Ferret · 06-10-2008, 12:01

Wanted

Completely OTT - LOVED IT.

And can I just say, James McAvoy, with his top off towards the end of the film? *drools*

7/10 for the film 10/10 for JM

A Place of Light · 06-10-2008, 23:52

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Originally Posted by semi-pro waster

The Hustler

Starring

Paul Newman
Jackie Gleason
Laurie Piper
George C. Scott

The best pool film ever.

.....Featuring Piper Laurie, not Laurie Piper you doofus.

A Place of Light · 06-10-2008, 23:53

Just watched Lucky number Slevin AGAIN, and I think it's absolutely superb.

9/10

05-10-2008, 22:19	#82
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05-10-2008, 22:58	#83
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	The Hustler Starring Paul Newman Jackie Gleason Laurie Piper George C. Scott The best pool film ever. 9/10 Watched it again with a couple of mates in honour of the late Paul Newman, it's a hell of a film, some superb pool and great characterisations. The main characters are all strong, as you'd expect from a cast like that and although it is quite long at a shade over 2 hours you don't get the feeling that anything was wasted. Planet Of The Apes Starring Charlton Heston Roddy McDowell Kim Hunter Sci-fi depiction of a planet where apes rule and humans are subjugated 7/10 I don't think the film has aged particularly well, it was my first time watching through and it just didn't really grip me. However it is a classic of the type and it probably didn't help that I was cooking while watching so I'm being slightly more generous with the score than I might otherwise be. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

06-10-2008, 10:19	#85
ElRazur Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 214	^^^ I thought Tropic Thunder was hilarious and Ben Stiller did a good job with the movie overall. 7/10 will be my score. It is Good to see Robert Downey Jr turn his life around now. __________________ "Never ignore fools in large numbers."

06-10-2008, 10:28	#86
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	How To Lose Friends and Alienate People I went to see this last night, and I thought it was rather an interesting film. It's definately a grower though, and people going expecting another Hot Fuzz/Run Fatboy Run will be disappointed. Yes, it's mostly a comedy I suppose but it's running a different line. Pegg is great in it and I like it because it's fresh and different. It makes a refreshing change to all the Batman, Spiderman, Ironman, Superman films that IMO saturate the cinemas these days. It's a healthy film, with a good dosing of comedy and cringe, along with some "remain true to yourself" morality tales with a dash of romance. It takes a look at the celebrity culture that grips the world, and the dynamics behind it. Pegg plays an eager journalist desperate to make it into that world, no matter what it takes, but once he's there he sees it all in a different light, and not in a good way. He loses sight along the way, but regains it at the end. It pokes fun at the desperate and unashamed nature of celebrity status, and it also exposes the sad world of the people who feed off it. It's a slow paced film but the cast certainly pull it off well. I liked it the first time around, but I wouldn't mind seeing it again. 7/10. __________________

06-10-2008, 11:45	#87
Toryglen-boy Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anagram of Vile? Posts: 23	The Incredible Hulk (Edward Norton version on Bluray) What a load of old cobblers, and i mean that most sincerely. i would have had more fun picking the winnits out of my clunge of an evening, than watching this filth, it really is that bad, story is kinda non-existant ... as is character development, although the worse flaw is that there is nothing tangible in it, i mean, i have always found the best ficticious stories have always been based around 'i wonder if that really could happen', but this is so far fetched, even for a comic fantasy, and Tim Roth will be kicking himself over appearing in this detritus, special effects are outstanding as ever, but movies of late appear to be going the same way as PC gaming, all eye candy and no substance. Bring back Sabre Wulf, or Alien 8. Avoid like the plague. 1/10 __________________

05-10-2008, 23:13	#84
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	Tropic Thunder Starring Jack Black Ben Stiller Robert Downey Jnr Nick Nolte (nice to see him in s'thing tbh) Steve Coogan Matthew McConaughey Tom Cruise Er, spoof comedy of pretty much every Vietnam flick ever made. 6.5/10 Cruise saves this from being pretty dire tbh. Worth seeing, but don't expect it to be brilliant.

06-10-2008, 12:01	#88
Snuggle Ferret Mellow Birds Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gosport Posts: 367	Wanted Completely OTT - LOVED IT. And can I just say, James McAvoy, with his top off towards the end of the film? drools 7/10 for the film 10/10 for JM __________________ ]

06-10-2008, 23:53	#90
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	Just watched Lucky number Slevin AGAIN, and I think it's absolutely superb. 9/10