latest film/ dvd you have seen

Having indulged so heavily in Marvel's cinematic offerings over the last year or two I just wanted to remind myself of the other end of the spectrum and re watched Nolan's batman trilogy (oddly in reverse order for some reason), but wow, dark heavy and absorbing to the core I had forgotten just how great they are. I am sure everyone has watched these but no harm in revisiting a modern classic.
 
monkey_roo said:
Having indulged so heavily in Marvel's cinematic offerings over the last year or two I just wanted to remind myself of the other end of the spectrum and re watched Nolan's batman trilogy (oddly in reverse order for some reason), but wow, dark heavy and absorbing to the core I had forgotten just how great they are. I am sure everyone has watched these but no harm in revisiting a modern classic.
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Yeah, if only those awful Marvel movies were more like Nolan's Batman series. So rare that a "super hero" film has such emphasis on story, pacing and genuine tension.
 
I wouldn't call the marvel film bad, I love some of them, avengers and Gaurdians where great fun, but they certainly went for the lighter, more family friendly tones.

What really bugs me, is that Nolan laid the foundations for a full DC cinematic universe but no one ran with in. At its heart the DC stuff has always been darker and more soul searching than Marvels, tragedy, loss and redemption are at the heart of the main players and Nolan ran with that, such a shame that what came after hasn't matched up. Superman was tepid and the continuity isn't there, a real trick missed, let's see what they manage with superman 2 or whatever it is being called.
 
monkey_roo said:
I wouldn't call the marvel film bad, I love some of them, avengers and Gaurdians where great fun, but they certainly went for the lighter, more family friendly tones.

What really bugs me, is that Nolan laid the foundations for a full DC cinematic universe but no one ran with in. At its heart the DC stuff has always been darker and more soul searching than Marvels, tragedy, loss and redemption are at the heart of the main players and Nolan ran with that, such a shame that what came after hasn't matched up. Superman was tepid and the continuity isn't there, a real trick missed, let's see what they manage with superman 2 or whatever it is being called.
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I haven't seem Guardians of the Galaxy but the Avengers film and the Captain America films have not particularly impressed me. Usual predictable, formulaic, CGI heavy nonsense. Spiderman ditto (all attempts) the last Spiderman was easily one of the worst Super-hero films ever made. Fantastic 4; same issues. Cheesy, formulaic, predictable. Daredevil; awful. The first Iron Man was ok but the 2 follow ups were bloody awful. Jon Favrau admitted that 1 week before shooting he didn't have a script. :roll: )
Thor did nothing for me - Again, lots of razzle dazzle but nothing of any substance to really make me care or take note. All the Hulk films, weirdly, each one better than the last but non particularly good.
The early X-Man films i thought were great but they got progressively worse and the last effort (X-Men: First Class) was crap. Haven't seen the new one yet but my breath is not held.
Wolverine; a contender for worst super-hero film of all time. I seem to remember seeing 2 Wolverine films, unbelievably. They were both ****.

Maybe i expect too much but these films are made with franchise and merchandise in mind and that's why they will always fail. When you watch the Batman films it's even more annoying when you think wheat could be done with these characters given some talented writers and a decent director and NO studio interference.
 
Ha, yeah, I think maybe you are setting the bar a bit heigh. Batman is a unique beast and despite being a much loved character for all ages (my 3 year old loves batman) isn't really a character or story for under 10's and lends itself the the grown up films Nolan made.

The Marvel offerings you mention don't, and to be honest if you take the levity and silliness out of the marvel world I think you loose something. I do agree not all of their films are good, Iron. Man 2 and both Thor's didn't really hit the mark.

The source material for all the marvel work since the Civil War story back in 2006 has been laced with humor and a lighter touch. Whereas over at DC the stories have been getting darker and darker, the entire Bat universe since the Son of Batman story in 2005 has been nothing short of disturbing and that then branches out in to all their characters.

I like that each studio has embraced its own tone, I just wish the guys at Warner could get their act together and maintain the standard set by Nolan as well as working the bigger picture the way Marvel has. Love or hate Marvel's films it is great to see a studio place such faith in sprawling interconnected set of stories within stories, perfect for the super hero world.

I susspect Guardians may not be your thing given your views on what has come before, but it is a lot of fun if you give it a chance, and you will be singing half the soundtrack for weeks :)
 
And now for something completely… the opposite! 8)

Just watched a film called 'Locke' tonight. A superb movie, well written and brilliantly acted by Tom Hardy. A complete one man vehicle - pardon the pun (you'll see) - movie in which Hardy excels in the lead, and only, roll. Can definitely see him getting an oscar nod come february. :wink:
If you think you can handle a film where, almost literally, nothing happens and it relies entirely on script and one man's acting ability then give this a shot.
 
Long haul plane journeys gave the opportunity to catch-up on some of the blockbusters and missed cinema releases of last year:

Gravity
Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Grand Budapest Hotel
Monuments Men

Few things to say about them... Gravity; can't believe I hadn't seen it till last week, simply brilliant and despite not believing the hype at the time, can totally understand why everyone made such a fuss. Walter Mitty; looked somewhere between dreadful and poor from the trailers but thought I'd take the risk and I'm glad I did, really enjoyable, slightly daft film but well worth watch IMO. Grand Budapest; possibly an acquired taste, but if you liked Life Aquatic or Royal Tennabaums, then this won't disappoint - great piece of film making. Monuments Men; fantastic cast, great acting from them too... covering a 'true' story with a really interesting take on the genre of WW2 films.
 
Just back from a sunday morning cinema visit with my sons (they're down with me for the summer holidays :D :D :D ). We went watching 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and must admit I thoroughly enjoyed it, not as good as the hype makes out but still a very enjoyable film. Though I must admit I could sit watching paint dry just as long as I've got my kids beside me (god I miss them sooooooo much :( )
 
Really want to see GOTG!

Saw Divergent the other night. Thought it was gonna just be some terrible teen Hunger Games knock-off type of thing. Was pleasantly surprised, and think I prefer it to the Hunger Games. Plot holes etc, yes, but still enjoyed it and will watch the sequels.
 
Inbetweeners 2... I needed a good laugh today and I got one. Overall the story isn't quite as strong as the first, but there are some top draw laughs, out loud, pant wettingly funny laughs and somehow it is still endearing.
 
got this in today, glad i bought it, very interesting documentary, with some good extras to
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Blue Brothers

Forgot how good this was and how great the tunes are. Favourite scene - Ray's music shop 'Shake a Tail Feather' :) There are so many fantastic and ludicrous scenes, it's a laugh riot.

Favourite quote - 'they broke my watch!'. It's a running joke throughout the film. There will be an outrageous car pile up (one of many) and a police officer will complain 'they broke my watch!'.

Carrie Fisher - the psychotic ex of Jake Blues. Even more stunningly gorgeous than in Star Wars. She plays a great part.

What a film :D
 
The Road - gripping and emotional film a great watch, so very nearly had me in tears.

And two films that are a blast from my past, Judgement Night (bloody great soundtrack!) and Ferris Buellers Day Off. Hadnt watched either for ages but decided to educate the Mrs on some of the classics from my youth.
 
mumbo said:
The Road - gripping and emotional film a great watch, so very nearly had me in tears.
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That's based on the Cormac McCarthy book, right?
I wonder how true it is to the book? I read it a few months ago, good read.
 
weasel said:
mumbo said:
The Road - gripping and emotional film a great watch, so very nearly had me in tears.
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That's based on the Cormac McCarthy book, right?
I wonder how true it is to the book? I read it a few months ago, good read.
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I read the book and then watched the film right after late last year. It stays very true to the book. Does a really good job of capturing the feel and atmosphere of the book. Having said that, the film just doesn't work as well as the book but it's a decent watch.
 
Watchrd a few this week .
Prisoners .on way to long glad when it was over
Starred up .ok bit not as good as I expected.
Were the millers.surprisingly funny as ****
Grown ups 2 .....kinda strange tried to be to funny
 
Just watched Goonies with my lad again. Love that film.

Watched 'were the millers' and 'horrible bosses' this week aswell. God Jennifer Anistion would get it...
 

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