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Did David's outfit remind you of anyone? :wink:
latest film/ dvd you have seen
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Did David's outfit remind you of anyone? :wink:
apack7229
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The Bye Bye Man
A horror movie based on a book that uses barely anything from the story to make a laughably bad film.
And ffs how titles a killer as the Bye Bye Man. :lol: :roll:
A horror movie based on a book that uses barely anything from the story to make a laughably bad film.
And ffs how titles a killer as the Bye Bye Man. :lol: :roll:
SAVORY100 said:
LMK what you think. I'll wait a few days before starting a thread on it to let more people see it.
Dr_Ball_MD said:Did David's outfit remind you of anyone? :wink:
Brilliant lol. That hadn't even dawned on me
I'm amazed at the Prometheus love though. It wasn't a bad film but a massive missed opportunity IMO.
The Hateful Eight
Well behind the curve catching up to watch this one. Not a Tarrantino fan as such, but I've got an awful lot of love for Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill 1&2. Disliked Jackie Brown and I'm a bit meh about True Romance... Django Unchained I felt was OK, an attempt to try and reassert himself as a film maker and in it there were some elements that made it both watchable on the basic level mainly due to two key performances and entertaining too.
This thing though.. utter dog ****.
Not one actor shone, the story line didn't really exist, the sets were even a poor pastiche of what could/should have been created, I really can't name one good part... Such a shame.
Well behind the curve catching up to watch this one. Not a Tarrantino fan as such, but I've got an awful lot of love for Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill 1&2. Disliked Jackie Brown and I'm a bit meh about True Romance... Django Unchained I felt was OK, an attempt to try and reassert himself as a film maker and in it there were some elements that made it both watchable on the basic level mainly due to two key performances and entertaining too.
This thing though.. utter dog ****.
Not one actor shone, the story line didn't really exist, the sets were even a poor pastiche of what could/should have been created, I really can't name one good part... Such a shame.
Passengers
What a pleasant surprise... Don't know anything about the leading lady other than she did the Hunger Games thing, which I only really half watched with my daughter, but she seemed effectively a poor man's Laura Croft... The lead man though; I have always found him a funny guy. Guardian's of the Galaxy he was a funny guy, Parks and Recreation he was a very very funny guy... so a serious Sci-fi piece, reminiscent in parts to may favourite ever sci-fi film (Silent Running) with him at the helm seemed a stretch on paper.
This was actually a really good watch, not heavy, not silly, certainly not full of gags for the male lead to deliver and not a runaway action flick for her to bound through. Its actually a pretty touching piece that on a basic level explores human relationships and companionship with a little action mixed in for good measure. Cracking support from Michael Sheen as an android bar tender too.
Recommended
What a pleasant surprise... Don't know anything about the leading lady other than she did the Hunger Games thing, which I only really half watched with my daughter, but she seemed effectively a poor man's Laura Croft... The lead man though; I have always found him a funny guy. Guardian's of the Galaxy he was a funny guy, Parks and Recreation he was a very very funny guy... so a serious Sci-fi piece, reminiscent in parts to may favourite ever sci-fi film (Silent Running) with him at the helm seemed a stretch on paper.
This was actually a really good watch, not heavy, not silly, certainly not full of gags for the male lead to deliver and not a runaway action flick for her to bound through. Its actually a pretty touching piece that on a basic level explores human relationships and companionship with a little action mixed in for good measure. Cracking support from Michael Sheen as an android bar tender too.
Recommended
Alien Covenant
Righty ho, back from the flicks and my initial reaction is that I really enjoyed it... Its not perfect, not at all, but it is good.
It's a little disjointed, the characters you eventually get to know are decent, but as others have said there are initially far too many to get to know or connect with, so to start off you may feel a little lost in it all.
The overall Alien aesthetics are still there and in some ways have evolved nicely too.
As ever with any Ridley Scott film, the photography (and set(s)) is stunning as well as often being epic in scale. The opening scene is indoors in a single room, but the scale and beauty of both the set and final photography is up there with anything else I can think of.
Sure, its not the haunting and edge of your seat tension of Alien, its also not the gun toting action of Aliens... it is though a step closer to the the first two than Prometheus was. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys the Alien films, or that has an interest in general sci-fi (some of the model making ad space scenes are worth paying to see IMO) or of course those that are partial to some blood, shock and gore.
Righty ho, back from the flicks and my initial reaction is that I really enjoyed it... Its not perfect, not at all, but it is good.
It's a little disjointed, the characters you eventually get to know are decent, but as others have said there are initially far too many to get to know or connect with, so to start off you may feel a little lost in it all.
The overall Alien aesthetics are still there and in some ways have evolved nicely too.
As ever with any Ridley Scott film, the photography (and set(s)) is stunning as well as often being epic in scale. The opening scene is indoors in a single room, but the scale and beauty of both the set and final photography is up there with anything else I can think of.
Sure, its not the haunting and edge of your seat tension of Alien, its also not the gun toting action of Aliens... it is though a step closer to the the first two than Prometheus was. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys the Alien films, or that has an interest in general sci-fi (some of the model making ad space scenes are worth paying to see IMO) or of course those that are partial to some blood, shock and gore.
Spoilers below
Watched Alien Covenant last night.
It was fair overall, but felt it lacked the suspense.
I thought it was quite predictable in places, regarding the action at least.
The scene at the end with David was obvious even though it was dragged out.
As I'm not a massive fan of Alien, more the sci-fi, I suppose I could pick it apart all night.
There's some good scenes though, good sets, and Fassbender is superb in both of his roles.
I suppose as tehnology has improved it has taken away the atmosphere.
If you like atmosphere and suspense then the original Alien is the best. And movies like Jaws and The Thing take it to another level.
Watched Alien Covenant last night.
It was fair overall, but felt it lacked the suspense.
I thought it was quite predictable in places, regarding the action at least.
The scene at the end with David was obvious even though it was dragged out.
As I'm not a massive fan of Alien, more the sci-fi, I suppose I could pick it apart all night.
There's some good scenes though, good sets, and Fassbender is superb in both of his roles.
I suppose as tehnology has improved it has taken away the atmosphere.
If you like atmosphere and suspense then the original Alien is the best. And movies like Jaws and The Thing take it to another level.
poncho
Grand Master
alien : covenant
i love scifi
ridley does things on a grand scale!
visually stunning. great cinematography!
plot is ok....somewhat predictable at times
worth a watch for the scenes alone
solid 7/10
i love scifi
ridley does things on a grand scale!
visually stunning. great cinematography!
plot is ok....somewhat predictable at times
worth a watch for the scenes alone
solid 7/10
Nita Nitro
Jedi Knight
Anyone else seen it? Thoughts?[/quote]
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Ha ha, yeah.... Blue Snaggletooth was on my mind too, when I saw David :lol:
Did David's outfit remind you of anyone? :wink:
Ha ha, yeah.... Blue Snaggletooth was on my mind too, when I saw David :lol:
I saw Alien Covenant today, thought it was bloody terrible. I haven't seen Prometheus recently but I think this was probably worse. I think I'm done watching new films, I just always hate them. Saw a trailer for the new Baywatch at the cinema, that looked dreadful too.
No, I think that's fine :lol:
The new baywatch film is supposed to be dreadful, unsurprisingly.
What did you not like about Alien Covenant Edd? I thought it was ok. Not the best film I've ever seen, that's Care Bears the movie OBVIOUSLY, but it wasn't the worst film ever. A few plot holes and bits where ppl do dumb stuff just to advance the plot but, sadly, that's par for the course with Hollywood.
The new baywatch film is supposed to be dreadful, unsurprisingly.
What did you not like about Alien Covenant Edd? I thought it was ok. Not the best film I've ever seen, that's Care Bears the movie OBVIOUSLY, but it wasn't the worst film ever. A few plot holes and bits where ppl do dumb stuff just to advance the plot but, sadly, that's par for the course with Hollywood.
Just watched Life, was looking forward to this but more garbage. I can simply sum this up as what would happen if six morons somehow found themselves on the International Space Station and made a catalogue of terrible decisions. Completely unbelievable because nobody (especially astronauts) would be this bloody stupid again and again.
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edd_jedi said:
know what you mean about new films. From Phantom Menace to A-Team and Transformers, the last 15-20 years has been pretty grim compared to all those top films of the 90s. There are several films just out on DVD or coming soon that he have had great reviews and am half looking forward to getting hold of them
Hackshaw Ridge
Manchester By The Sea
Moonlight
A Monster Calls
Sully
Lion
T2 Trainspotting
Hidden Figures
stormcab said:
I have watched HS Ridge it really is brutal viewing showing the full horror of war up close. I found it really interesting learning about the guy which the movie is based on when he went out to the Japanese held island's during WW2.
Also watched TS 2 I really enjoyed seeing everyone back again in full flow. Its good but for me it wouldn't hold a candle to the first one. I never tire watching T1 with Spud, and the gang.
I don't know why but I prefer Prometheus over Covenant. Its a good watch but as others said you can pick holes if you want but overall I enjoyed it. It filled a few gaps for me. There are a few bits that still puzzled me and i would like to ask a question on. I'll leave it for now in case a few spoiler's are given.
Wonder woman.
Ehhh, yeah. Not sure what to make of it. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting given it's set during WW1, i don't think that counts as a spoiler.
It's a fairly generic superhero movie. Lots of fight scenes and the superhero ehh being the hero and saving the day. Not really anything to distinguish it from the literally dozens and dozens of other superhero movies out there. It could have done with a bit more editing though, it really really drags in places. They could have lobbed 30 mins off its run time without losing any of the fairly poor plot.
If you're bored and have 2 odd hours to kill there are worse ways, but it's perhaps unsurprisingly, pretty forgetable.
Ehhh, yeah. Not sure what to make of it. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting given it's set during WW1, i don't think that counts as a spoiler.
It's a fairly generic superhero movie. Lots of fight scenes and the superhero ehh being the hero and saving the day. Not really anything to distinguish it from the literally dozens and dozens of other superhero movies out there. It could have done with a bit more editing though, it really really drags in places. They could have lobbed 30 mins off its run time without losing any of the fairly poor plot.
If you're bored and have 2 odd hours to kill there are worse ways, but it's perhaps unsurprisingly, pretty forgetable.
Went to see Guardians of the Galaxy 2 before it finished at the flicks... terribly disappointing. I really enjoyed the first (which was a surprise as I loathe Marvel type films), this one was utter trash. first 10-15 minutes was ok, after that fell off a cliff and died... or at least I wish the makers had...
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Watched that Manchester by the sea, great film, although depressing. 
Just watched a space film called Return of the Jedi
Its a bit weird.. loads of aliens all over the place and killer teddy bears
I think I saw something like it as a kid, but this one had lots of burping and farting in it that I'm sure wasn't in the one I remember
Anyway, it was pretty good, I'd recommend it, but not sure it'll have mass appeal :?
Its a bit weird.. loads of aliens all over the place and killer teddy bears
I think I saw something like it as a kid, but this one had lots of burping and farting in it that I'm sure wasn't in the one I remember
Anyway, it was pretty good, I'd recommend it, but not sure it'll have mass appeal :?
