Chester40 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 4 hours ago, BaaLocks said: I'm definitely missing something with this, the last scene with her daughter is being described as one of those "you can't watch it without crying" moments. I could. It felt like a poor man's Scott Pilgrim to me, without the wit and interplay. Glad you enjoyed it but, for me, I'm feeling a bit jealous that I didn't see all the things that have won it so many plaudits. I can see how it could be a bit marmite. It definitely sets off in a direction that you either jump on board with or which would become increasingly hard to connect with and repetitive I'd guess. Pretty long too. I found it funny, exhilarating and completely bonkers. BaaLocks and Wolfie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 09/01/2023 at 10:56, Jubbs said: Watched The Menu on Disney+ over the weekend. Unique psychological thriller with an ensemble cast (Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult). A great, thought-provoking film with deeper meanings about society as a whole. 8/10 Finally got around to seeing this on Prime. Enjoyed it but I was wondering at the end what the meaning of it all was. And then I remembered the bit 3/4 through the film when he says (not a spoiler) that he wonders why they haven't tried harder to get away. Fiennes is just effortlessly good in everything and I could watch Anya Taylor Joy all day long. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Thought provoking Documentary, Made in 2008 but looking back in the future from 2055, I dare you to watch it if you've not seen it. The Age of Stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 'Fall' (Netflix) Very basic story and you immediately wonder how it can be dragged out to 100min film. Am sure some people will find it one dimensional. But for me, rather like Open Water or Buried, that very simplicity creates the atmosphere that drags you in and keeps you engrossed. 8 out of 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 16 hours ago, Chester40 said: 'Fall' (Netflix) Very basic story and you immediately wonder how it can be dragged out to 100min film. Am sure some people will find it one dimensional. But for me, rather like Open Water or Buried, that very simplicity creates the atmosphere that drags you in and keeps you engrossed. 8 out of 10 Judging by how much my palms were sweating and toes aching, just watching the Netflix clip, I don't think I'll be watching that. Alph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Bank of Dave - Netflix Utterly unrealistic. Utterly predictable. Sugary sweet throughout. I liked it. The very definition of a feel-good film. Sometimes we just need that, don't we? 7/10 Crewton and Hans Datdo-Dishes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Wolfie said: Judging by how much my palms were sweating and toes aching, just watching the Netflix clip, I don't think I'll be watching that. Yeah same, thought it looked just a fun easy watch but makes you feel all drunk when you see the height. Is it supposed to be possible for fear of heights to be felt through TV Edited March 27, 2023 by Alpha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Wolfie said: Bank of Dave - Netflix Utterly unrealistic. Utterly predictable. Sugary sweet throughout. I liked it. The very definition of a feel-good film. Sometimes we just need that, don't we? 7/10 Yeah, I thought it was great. And it's based on a true story which makes it all the more brilliant. Dave Fishwick was doing the media rounds recently as it was awards season. His Bank is booming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 The First Great Train Robbery. Not see it for years. Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland work well together and it's a decent film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, TimRam said: The First Great Train Robbery. Not see it for years. Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland work well together and it's a decent film. And Leslie Anne Down. Phwoar TimRam and Crewton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 19/03/2023 at 07:11, BaaLocks said: I'm definitely missing something with this, the last scene with her daughter is being described as one of those "you can't watch it without crying" moments. I could. It felt like a poor man's Scott Pilgrim to me, without the wit and interplay. Glad you enjoyed it but, for me, I'm feeling a bit jealous that I didn't see all the things that have won it so many plaudits. I actually haven't watched Scott Pilgrim - and I really like Edgar Wright so gave it a whirl. Started ok but then found it quite irritating really. Michael Cera bugs me anyway. Found it comparable to Wayne's World where I kinda just didn't get in tune with the tone and had more misses than hits with the humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Hobson's Choice, A British classic, Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda de Banzie with a very young Prunella Scales, Made in 1953 about a Cobbler(Mills) and the Shops owner(Laughton)and his 3 Daughters, I love the old films...PS no frills in this as it's in Black and White 😁 It was on Film 4 👍 AndyinLiverpool and sage 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) double post Edited March 28, 2023 by The Last Post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 27/03/2023 at 09:31, Alpha said: Yeah same, thought it looked just a fun easy watch but makes you feel all drunk when you see the height. Is it supposed to be possible for fear of heights to be felt through TV Yep, Watched 14 Peaks...jeez my stomach sank to my boots, I hate heights, I close my eyes when stepping off the curb and froze solid when on the cable cars in Madeira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Infinity Pool - Picture House cinema Not for me I’m afraid, (apart from Mia Goth looking bang tidy). My Mrs says I was snoring through some of it, so at least I can be thankful for small mercies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) Tom Hanks has made some decent films of different genres over the years. You can add Finch to that list. 8.5/10. On Apple tv+ Edited March 31, 2023 by TimRam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Just watched Three Thousand Years of Longing on Amazon Prime. A somewhat unusual film but I enjoyed it. 7.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Went to a screening of Never Let Me Go last night at the BFI. First time I'd seen it since viewing it when it came out in 2010, but it had always stayed with me. An amazing cast, with Keira Knightly, Andrew Garfield, Carey Mulligan, Charlotte Rampling etc. And intense. Brutal. It's honest to itself in that it is so dismal and unrelenting. Written by Alex Garland, based on the Ishiguro novel, so with a great pedigree. But not an easy watch. Trevor Christie/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 The Irishman….long but enjoyable Gerry Daly/10 Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Murder Mystery 2 (Netflix) Comedy whodunnit sequel starring Jennifer Aniston & Adam Sandler. Lightweight (obviously) and totally unrealistic fluff. Mrs Wolfie laughed a lot more than I did but it's good enough for what it is, and always a pleasure IMO to watch Mark Strong. 6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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