Film Recommendations

Haly · 30-01-2007, 00:23

Thanks to a cold and not feeling like doing much, I've been enjoying watching a few films in bed the last few nights which is a very rare thing for me.
I could do with a recommendation next though

In the last two nights I've watched Casino Royale, Layer Cake and some Star Trek film because it happened to be on TV.

I'd say I'd prefer a thriller or action film, but one with a bit of intelligence in preferably. My main problem is my attention span's dodgy with films so I've been lucky in that both Casino Royale and Layer Cake really kept my attention but i do half wonder if that was due to the leading man

Part of it was definitely because I thought they were good films

Anyway, what would you suggest next?

And I apologise in advance if I just randomly go 'bleh no' or 'seen it', I'm a bit picky with films

semi-pro waster · 30-01-2007, 01:42

Lock, Stock.. or Snatch are pretty obvious suggestions (on the off-chance you haven't seen them) if you enjoyed Layer Cake but The French Connection is also pretty decent. Just looking through some more of my film collection - Snake Eyes, The Long Good Friday, Assault on Precinct 13 (original) and Get Carter are all good thrillers with a police/gangster theme.

Slightly more randomly I'd also suggest Children of Men which I watched the other night and was pretty entertaining albeit the premise was a bit far-fetched. District 13 (Banlieue 13) is definitely worth a look if you like parkour or just plain entertaining films, the Irish dubbed accents are amusingly aw(e)ful though. Hopefully you'll find one in there you like, all should be easily available but if not just give me a shout and I'll see what I can do.

Haly · 30-01-2007, 01:56

Oh dear you might hate me already

I've seen all of them bar the last two.

However I'd forgotten about Children of Men, I remember when it came out that it looked quite interesting so I think that'll be watched sometime in the coming days.

Not heard of District 13 but having had a quick look on IMDB it looks quite interesting so I'll have a look for that.

Feek · 31-01-2007, 16:01

Don't watch Revolver, it's rubbish. Shame as Lock Stock and Snatch were great.

Kell_ee001 · 31-01-2007, 16:10

I recommend most things listed in here

Links to info in each title

Edit: Damn! That really needs updating :undecided:

Haly · 31-01-2007, 16:17

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous ?
Oh dear

Kell_ee001 · 31-01-2007, 16:20

Hell yeah

Haly · 31-01-2007, 16:22

It's terrible

The only film I've ever considered walking out of.
Even my ex thought it was terrible and he thought 2fast2furious was amazing :/

Kell_ee001 · 31-01-2007, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

It's terrible

The only film I've ever considered walking out of.

Ah well it only cost me about £4 and I hate not to have the sequels to movies

But still, it is a giggle to watch and I did say most of the movies on that list, not all

(I stand by Armed & Fabulous though!)

Belmit · 31-01-2007, 17:58

I bought Short Circuit 2 the other day for £3. It's worth, like, double that at least! It's so awesome that it's the only film I can think of right now.

30-01-2007, 00:23	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Film Recommendations Thanks to a cold and not feeling like doing much, I've been enjoying watching a few films in bed the last few nights which is a very rare thing for me. I could do with a recommendation next though In the last two nights I've watched Casino Royale, Layer Cake and some Star Trek film because it happened to be on TV. I'd say I'd prefer a thriller or action film, but one with a bit of intelligence in preferably. My main problem is my attention span's dodgy with films so I've been lucky in that both Casino Royale and Layer Cake really kept my attention but i do half wonder if that was due to the leading man Part of it was definitely because I thought they were good films Anyway, what would you suggest next? And I apologise in advance if I just randomly go 'bleh no' or 'seen it', I'm a bit picky with films __________________ Halycopter

30-01-2007, 01:42	#2
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Lock, Stock.. or Snatch are pretty obvious suggestions (on the off-chance you haven't seen them) if you enjoyed Layer Cake but The French Connection is also pretty decent. Just looking through some more of my film collection - Snake Eyes, The Long Good Friday, Assault on Precinct 13 (original) and Get Carter are all good thrillers with a police/gangster theme. Slightly more randomly I'd also suggest Children of Men which I watched the other night and was pretty entertaining albeit the premise was a bit far-fetched. District 13 (Banlieue 13) is definitely worth a look if you like parkour or just plain entertaining films, the Irish dubbed accents are amusingly aw(e)ful though. Hopefully you'll find one in there you like, all should be easily available but if not just give me a shout and I'll see what I can do. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

30-01-2007, 01:56	#3
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Oh dear you might hate me already I've seen all of them bar the last two. However I'd forgotten about Children of Men, I remember when it came out that it looked quite interesting so I think that'll be watched sometime in the coming days. Not heard of District 13 but having had a quick look on IMDB it looks quite interesting so I'll have a look for that. __________________ Halycopter

31-01-2007, 16:01	#4
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Don't watch Revolver, it's rubbish. Shame as Lock Stock and Snatch were great. __________________

31-01-2007, 16:10	#5
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	I recommend most things listed in here Links to info in each title Edit: Damn! That really needs updating :undecided: __________________

31-01-2007, 16:17	#6
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous ? Oh dear __________________ Halycopter

31-01-2007, 16:20	#7
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	Hell yeah __________________

31-01-2007, 16:22	#8
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	It's terrible The only film I've ever considered walking out of. Even my ex thought it was terrible and he thought 2fast2furious was amazing :/ __________________ Halycopter

31-01-2007, 17:58	#10
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I bought Short Circuit 2 the other day for £3. It's worth, like, double that at least! It's so awesome that it's the only film I can think of right now. __________________