Saw 'A Prayer before Dawn' the other night, a true story and well worth watching if you like boxing or martial arts (and probably worth a watch even if you don't). Some of the most realistic fight scenes i've ever seen in a movie and Joe Cole (from Peaky Blinders, not the footballer) was superb
I was listening to Joe Cole being interviewed about this. I liked the sound of it and shall be having a watch. I've got Walk Like a Panther to watch later.
Really want to see this but can't see it in the cinemas. Might have to slip onto a shady website for this one!
It's a good film but these type of films (Starred Up, Ill Manors etc) struggle to be big box office. Only Kidulthood, Adulthood and Fatherhood bucked that trend because they were very, very specific in their demographic.
A Prayer Before Dawn is on Sky Cinema, i rented it for £5 last week.
Joe Cole is very good in it. Not much dialogue but its very life like, almost like he's in a real prison. His 'ladyboy' girlfriend is also pretty fit tbf.
Saw 'A Prayer before Dawn' the other night, a true story and well worth watching if you like boxing or martial arts (and probably worth a watch even if you don't). Some of the most realistic fight scenes i've ever seen in a movie and Joe Cole (from Peaky Blinders, not the footballer) was superb
I was listening to Joe Cole being interviewed about this. I liked the sound of it and shall be having a watch. I've got Walk Like a Panther to watch later.
Really want to see this but can't see it in the cinemas. Might have to slip onto a shady website for this one!
It's a good film but these type of films (Starred Up, Ill Manors etc) struggle to be big box office. Only Kidulthood, Adulthood and Fatherhood bucked that trend because they were very, very specific in their demographic.
It's a bit of a vicious circle - a lot of British films don't get a decent marketing budget and are not shown in the big cinema chains so they have to no chance of doing decent box office.
Saw 'A Prayer before Dawn' the other night, a true story and well worth watching if you like boxing or martial arts (and probably worth a watch even if you don't). Some of the most realistic fight scenes i've ever seen in a movie and Joe Cole (from Peaky Blinders, not the footballer) was superb
I was listening to Joe Cole being interviewed about this. I liked the sound of it and shall be having a watch. I've got Walk Like a Panther to watch later.
Really want to see this but can't see it in the cinemas. Might have to slip onto a shady website for this one!
It's a good film but these type of films (Starred Up, Ill Manors etc) struggle to be big box office. Only Kidulthood, Adulthood and Fatherhood bucked that trend because they were very, very specific in their demographic.
It's a bit of a vicious circle - a lot of British films don't get a decent marketing budget and are not shown in the big cinema chains so they have to no chance of doing decent box office.
True, however Fox released Starred Up and spent a fortune and the Distributor of Prayer Before Dawn couldn't get cinema support despite having the marketing budget needed.....
Saw 'A Prayer before Dawn' the other night, a true story and well worth watching if you like boxing or martial arts (and probably worth a watch even if you don't). Some of the most realistic fight scenes i've ever seen in a movie and Joe Cole (from Peaky Blinders, not the footballer) was superb
I was listening to Joe Cole being interviewed about this. I liked the sound of it and shall be having a watch. I've got Walk Like a Panther to watch later.
Really want to see this but can't see it in the cinemas. Might have to slip onto a shady website for this one!
It's a good film but these type of films (Starred Up, Ill Manors etc) struggle to be big box office. Only Kidulthood, Adulthood and Fatherhood bucked that trend because they were very, very specific in their demographic.
It's a bit of a vicious circle - a lot of British films don't get a decent marketing budget and are not shown in the big cinema chains so they have to no chance of doing decent box office.
True, however Fox released Starred Up and spent a fortune and the Distributor of Prayer Before Dawn couldn't get cinema support despite having the marketing budget needed.....
I think a Prayer Before Dawn got a single showing in the local cineworld cinemas - seems a strange decision. Surely there was an audience for it?
Saw Christopher Robin this afternoon, really enjoyed it. Couldnt see why it was a PG rather than a U but younger kids might get a bit bored. Our 9 year old loved it.
A melancholy family film - live action/CGI. Beautifully shot and very watchable - not sure what small children will make of it? Ewan McGregor and Hayley Atwell head up the cast and it's a very nostalgic take on the Winnie the Pooh story.
Pooh and the other characters are well developed and visually it worked for me. 7/10
Just watched The Circle (not very new I know). Utter drivel. It had some interesting dead but it just or confused and lost in a maze of stories it started to tell but quickly forgot about. If it had any deep and meaningful message, it got buried by its woeful ability to pull this story together.
Disappointing, considering it had some decent actors on board. Black Mirror it is not.
Just watched The Circle (not very new I know). Utter drivel. It had some interesting dead but it just or confused and lost in a maze of stories it started to tell but quickly forgot about. If it had any deep and meaningful message, it got buried by its woeful ability to pull this story together.
Disappointing, considering it had some decent actors on board. Black Mirror it is not.
Went to see Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again with the family. We all loved it. 2 hours of pure unadulterated feel good entertainment. Cher was fantastic, she was No.1 the day I was born when she was just 19. She looks younger than me now, if you don't get too close to her.
Well, the wife took me along to Mama Mia 2...All I can say is that the sunshine was nice, reminding me of my Greek hols in the 70s. Oh and Cher steals it at the end.
Upgrade. Decent effort along the lines of Bladerunner minus the budget. Reasonable plot and well acted, albeit you think you know who the real villain is, but do you? 6.5/10
Alpha. Another reasonable effort. Think 1000 years BC without Raquel and the budget and you willl get the gist. Little bit sentimental and will appeal to dog/ Wolf lovers. The lead was a bit too girly for my likes and it could have been grungier but watchable b movie. 5/10
Just watched The Circle (not very new I know). Utter drivel. It had some interesting dead but it just or confused and lost in a maze of stories it started to tell but quickly forgot about. If it had any deep and meaningful message, it got buried by its woeful ability to pull this story together.
Disappointing, considering it had some decent actors on board. Black Mirror it is not.
Spike Lee film about a rookie black policeman and his colleague's attempts to infiltrate the KKK to take down the organisation in their local area. It's based on a true story and is at times very shocking but there are moments of comedy.
John David Washington and Adam Driver head up the cast. The film ends with footage from recent events in Charlottesville and speeches from David Duke and Trump at the end - a simple but effective ending that leaves you feeling a bit numb. 8/10
I remember reading a story that people were using internet memes to compare pictures of Winnie the Pooh and the Chinese leader. After a number of years the Chinese government began to clamp down on many references to Pooh and his friends. Don't know if this is the same reason Jessie mentions the film is banned.
If you get a chance, I really recommend I AM NOT A WITCH, which is now available on Netflix.
From Welsh-Zambian director Rungano Nyoni, for my money it's the best British debut feature in the last 10 years. It's a dark comedy/drama about a young Zambian girl that gets accused on being a witch and sent to an internment camp, where she ends up being co-opted by a shameless local official into helping him solve local disputes. It's genuinely funny, looks fantastic, great performances and contains some biting satire. Triffic.
The spy who dumped me - 7.5/10 - Thought it was slightly better than expected, not just because you get to watch Mila Kunis... Action/Comedy, some funny bits and the other lead female was a quirky character. bit predictable but pretty non stop the whole way through and easy to watch.
If you get a chance, I really recommend I AM NOT A WITCH, which is now available on Netflix.
From Welsh-Zambian director Rungano Nyoni, for my money it's the best British debut feature in the last 10 years. It's a dark comedy/drama about a young Zambian girl that gets accused on being a witch and sent to an internment camp, where she ends up being co-opted by a shameless local official into helping him solve local disputes. It's genuinely funny, looks fantastic, great performances and contains some biting satire. Triffic.
Been ages since I went on this thread, been through tons of comments this morning and tried to resist saying anything cos I'm up to six months too late, but now I am bored at work (they haven't given me anything to do today).
@Mendonca In Asdas - Spot on about The Post. Painting by numbers by the best in the business is still painting by numbers.
@Bedsaddick - You were very forgiving of The Cloverfield Paradox! I wanted to like it, I really like the idea of that expanded universe.
@hoof_it_up_to_benty - Beds isn't alone in hating Wes Anderson. There's a small, but very vocal group of us who think he's a twat and all his pretentious, style-over-substance films can go fuck themselves! Although I begrudgingly admit that the Hotel one was where his schtick worked fairly well. But I'll fist fight anyone who wants to go to war with me on Darjeeling, Tenebaums or Life Aquatic.
@Redskin - genuinely quite touched that you asked after me. Nice one.
@TEL - Upgrade was a cool little movie. Only $6m budget I read. And you're right about the villain thing, I thought I had it nailed early on but it does a great job of keeping cards close to the chest. I hope the director gets some good offers.
Also, Blade Runner 2049 is an absolutely amazing piece of cinema! It's a shame some people here found it boring, cos I want to see more blockbusters like this from Villenueve. I don't care for Dune, but if he's remaking it, I am in. His films always have story-driven scripts combined with well-detailed characters.
In other news - Damascus Cover hasn't been mentioned, and that's good. It is so, so boring, I advise avoiding if you are considering watching it.
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Joe Cole is very good in it. Not much dialogue but its very life like, almost like he's in a real prison. His 'ladyboy' girlfriend is also pretty fit tbf.
Saw this with my daughter - pretty mindless action film but enjoyable. Jason Statham as ridiculous as ever. 6.5/10
......unlike 3 Billboards- what a great film. Good acting, great script, darkly comical, left you wanting more. 8.5.
A melancholy family film - live action/CGI. Beautifully shot and very watchable - not sure what small children will make of it? Ewan McGregor and Hayley Atwell head up the cast and it's a very nostalgic take on the Winnie the Pooh story.
Pooh and the other characters are well developed and visually it worked for me.
7/10
Disappointing, considering it had some decent actors on board. Black Mirror it is not.
Spike Lee film about a rookie black policeman and his colleague's attempts to infiltrate the KKK to take down the organisation in their local area. It's based on a true story and is at times very shocking but there are moments of comedy.
John David Washington and Adam Driver head up the cast. The film ends with footage from recent events in Charlottesville and speeches from David Duke and Trump at the end - a simple but effective ending that leaves you feeling a bit numb. 8/10
After a number of years the Chinese government began to clamp down on many references to Pooh and his friends.
Don't know if this is the same reason Jessie mentions the film is banned.
From Welsh-Zambian director Rungano Nyoni, for my money it's the best British debut feature in the last 10 years. It's a dark comedy/drama about a young Zambian girl that gets accused on being a witch and sent to an internment camp, where she ends up being co-opted by a shameless local official into helping him solve local disputes. It's genuinely funny, looks fantastic, great performances and contains some biting satire. Triffic.
TBF there are worse characters to be mocked by!
@Mendonca In Asdas - Spot on about The Post. Painting by numbers by the best in the business is still painting by numbers.
@Bedsaddick - You were very forgiving of The Cloverfield Paradox! I wanted to like it, I really like the idea of that expanded universe.
@hoof_it_up_to_benty - Beds isn't alone in hating Wes Anderson. There's a small, but very vocal group of us who think he's a twat and all his pretentious, style-over-substance films can go fuck themselves! Although I begrudgingly admit that the Hotel one was where his schtick worked fairly well. But I'll fist fight anyone who wants to go to war with me on Darjeeling, Tenebaums or Life Aquatic.
@Redskin - genuinely quite touched that you asked after me. Nice one.
@TEL - Upgrade was a cool little movie. Only $6m budget I read. And you're right about the villain thing, I thought I had it nailed early on but it does a great job of keeping cards close to the chest. I hope the director gets some good offers.
Also, Blade Runner 2049 is an absolutely amazing piece of cinema! It's a shame some people here found it boring, cos I want to see more blockbusters like this from Villenueve. I don't care for Dune, but if he's remaking it, I am in. His films always have story-driven scripts combined with well-detailed characters.
In other news - Damascus Cover hasn't been mentioned, and that's good. It is so, so boring, I advise avoiding if you are considering watching it.