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  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,255
    Soul out on the Disney app was a good watch. Started a little strange  but it hot into it's stride and was very enjoyable, if a bit of a tear jerking finale. 8.5/10
    Palm Springs is in it's way a variation of Gtoundho Day. However  it has it's own story and some funny lines so well worth a watch.
    7.5/10

  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,189
    I really liked the jazz style of Soul, and the animation was incredible. I just didn't get into the story the way I usually do with a Pixar movie. I don't know if that was a result of watching it at home with distractions, or if the story didn't engage me, or if maybe I didn't quite 'get' the afterlife thing they designed. One thing I am certain about - I thought it was going to be about acceptance of death. But at the end, that was definitely not the case. And that frustrated me. I get a bit cross with shows and movies not dealing with the finality of it. 
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    JiMMy 85 said:
    I really liked the jazz style of Soul, and the animation was incredible. I just didn't get into the story the way I usually do with a Pixar movie. I don't know if that was a result of watching it at home with distractions, or if the story didn't engage me, or if maybe I didn't quite 'get' the afterlife thing they designed. One thing I am certain about - I thought it was going to be about acceptance of death. But at the end, that was definitely not the case. And that frustrated me. I get a bit cross with shows and movies not dealing with the finality of it. 
    I thought that it was gonna be about a bloke that played in a band. Didn’t have a clue it was gonna be about death etc. I thought it was good but nowhere near the levels of Coco, which IMO, is their greatest creation.
  • Addickhead86
    Addickhead86 Posts: 1,148
    JiMMy 85 said:
    I really liked the jazz style of Soul, and the animation was incredible. I just didn't get into the story the way I usually do with a Pixar movie. I don't know if that was a result of watching it at home with distractions, or if the story didn't engage me, or if maybe I didn't quite 'get' the afterlife thing they designed. One thing I am certain about - I thought it was going to be about acceptance of death. But at the end, that was definitely not the case. And that frustrated me. I get a bit cross with shows and movies not dealing with the finality of it. 
    I completely agree, I think it was the only Pixar film yet to make me tear up, and I was really looking forward to it. The musical, human sequences were great, it really doesn't go much into his passion, or what it means to him, personally. Like, there weren't really any stakes set up. It was decent, but I was expecting it to really be more up my alley.

  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    Just watched Greenland on Amazon. What a pile of shit. End of the world is 24 hours away and the mum had to sign a release form from a medical tent. A form! When the worlds ending! 


  • LonelyNorthernAddick
    LonelyNorthernAddick Posts: 2,421
    Watched News of the World with Tom Hanks last weekend and rather enjoyed it, probably a 7.5/10.

    First half was really good, but the second half lacked action a bit, felt to me like they'd cut 20 mins out somewhere and most of the action for the second half of the film ended up on the cutting room floor.

    Still well worth a watch, I imagine Hanks will get a few nominations for it, although I don't think the story/part is strong enough for him to win anything from it.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    LonelyNorthernAddick said:
    Watched News of the World with Tom Hanks last weekend and rather enjoyed it, probably a 7.5/10.

    First half was really good, but the second half lacked action a bit, felt to me like they'd cut 20 mins out somewhere and most of the action for the second half of the film ended up on the cutting room floor.

    Still well worth a watch, I imagine Hanks will get a few nominations for it, although I don't think the story/part is strong enough for him to win anything from it.
    Not a bad film, but expected better ... still worth a watch 
  • Big_Bad_World
    Big_Bad_World Posts: 5,859
    edited February 2021
    2021 films (so far) of varying degrees of watchability:

    Outside the Wire
    The Little Things
    Below Zero
    Judas and the Black Messiah
    Palmer
    The Dig
    Fear of Rain
    The White Tiger
    The Marksman
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,835
    Only just watched Joker last week 

    Whilst I thought his performance was good, the film was absolutely pants in my opinion.
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,698
    I saw Sound of Metal last weekend which I enjoyed. Although I thought the story was sloppy in places Riz Ahmed made up for it.

    Think the UK release is in March. 
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  • Big_Bad_World
    Big_Bad_World Posts: 5,859
    MrOneLung said:
    Only just watched Joker last week 

    Whilst I thought his performance was good, the film was absolutely pants in my opinion.
    I wasn't expecting anything from it when I watched it, yet ended up thinking it was a brilliant film and window in to the world of mental health and the various triggers that some people have around others' behaviour towards them. Genuinely wasn't expecting it as I hadn't read anything about it beforehand. One of my favourite films of recent times.

    You want to see a pants film? Give Robot Riot a whirl  :s  :)
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Big_Bad_World said:
    MrOneLung said:
    Only just watched Joker last week 

    Whilst I thought his performance was good, the film was absolutely pants in my opinion.
    I wasn't expecting anything from it when I watched it, yet ended up thinking it was a brilliant film and window in to the world of mental health and the various triggers that some people have around others' behaviour towards them. Genuinely wasn't expecting it as I hadn't read anything about it beforehand. One of my favourite films of recent times.


    Fully agree 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,982
    Stan and Ollie is on BBC1 8.25pm tonight.
  • Addickhead86
    Addickhead86 Posts: 1,148
    Leeds_Addick said:
    I saw Sound of Metal last weekend which I enjoyed. Although I thought the story was sloppy in places Riz Ahmed made up for it.

    Think the UK release is in March. 
    If you want more musical Riz, Mogul Mowgli is out now and really nice.
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,213
    Leeds_Addick said:
    I saw Sound of Metal last weekend which I enjoyed. Although I thought the story was sloppy in places Riz Ahmed made up for it.

    Think the UK release is in March. 
    Really looking forward to seeing this. Trailer looks superb. 

    Also waiting to see Frances McDormand‘s latest film Nomadland.  
  • Big_Bad_World
    Big_Bad_World Posts: 5,859
    stoneroses19 said:
    Leeds_Addick said:
    I saw Sound of Metal last weekend which I enjoyed. Although I thought the story was sloppy in places Riz Ahmed made up for it.

    Think the UK release is in March. 
    Really looking forward to seeing this. Trailer looks superb. 

    Also waiting to see Frances McDormand‘s latest film Nomadland.  
    The Sound of Metal has been available to watch for about a year through various movie apps and sites.
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,213
    Big_Bad_World said:
    stoneroses19 said:
    Leeds_Addick said:
    I saw Sound of Metal last weekend which I enjoyed. Although I thought the story was sloppy in places Riz Ahmed made up for it.

    Think the UK release is in March. 
    Really looking forward to seeing this. Trailer looks superb. 

    Also waiting to see Frances McDormand‘s latest film Nomadland.  
    The Sound of Metal has been available to watch for about a year through various movie apps and sites.
    Ah, had no idea. Id seen it on Amazon, but only the US site. Will keep a look out for it on other sites then. 
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Covered End said:
    Stan and Ollie is on BBC1 8.25pm tonight.
    Terrific film 
  • PemburyAddick
    PemburyAddick Posts: 506
    Covered End said:
    Stan and Ollie is on BBC1 8.25pm tonight.
    Saw this when first released. Really enjoyed it and thought the acting was first class. However did some research and I don't think it is an accurate portrayal of events. A good "artists impression" but don't accept it as fact
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,957
    stonemuse said:
    Covered End said:
    Stan and Ollie is on BBC1 8.25pm tonight.
    Terrific film 
    I watched this soon after it came out with no great expectations, and really enjoyed it. Highly recommended.
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  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,698
    Addickhead86 said:
    Leeds_Addick said:
    I saw Sound of Metal last weekend which I enjoyed. Although I thought the story was sloppy in places Riz Ahmed made up for it.

    Think the UK release is in March. 
    If you want more musical Riz, Mogul Mowgli is out now and really nice.
    Nice one, hadn’t heard of this before but will give it a watch
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,033
    Leeds_Addick said:
    Addickhead86 said:
    Leeds_Addick said:
    I saw Sound of Metal last weekend which I enjoyed. Although I thought the story was sloppy in places Riz Ahmed made up for it.

    Think the UK release is in March. 
    If you want more musical Riz, Mogul Mowgli is out now and really nice.
    Nice one, hadn’t heard of this before but will give it a watch
    Watched it (Mogul Mowgli) last night, really good film. The “songs” (performed really as poetry) are taken from his most recent album the Long Goodbye.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    On Amazon Prime .. 'I Care a Lot' .. bad girls, soppy judges and corrupt medics and 'care home' owners taking advantage of U S 'guardianship' laws .. sounds boring ? .. it is quite compelling and very worrying (for us older folk)  :/
  • Bournemouth Addick
    Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,283
    edited February 2021
    Couple of recent catches on Netflix I enjoyed - The White Tiger & The Red Sea Diving Resort.

    https://youtu.be/35jJNyFuYKQ

    Story about a young man escaping the caste system in modern day India and the appaling injustices still prevalent. 

    https://youtu.be/80WflPMzAcw

    True(ish)story about Mossad setting up a fake hotel to facilitate the escape of persecuted Jewish tribes in the Sudan. Thought having Chris Evans as the lead was a bit distracting tbh and could have done with being a bit rougher around the edges overall. 

    First one much better than the second but both killed a couple of hours on a lockdown evening.


  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    Capone. What a pile of shit.

    I honestly think Tom Hardy was taking the piss.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    ValleyGary said:
    Capone. What a pile of shit.

    I honestly think Tom Hardy was taking the piss.
    Ahhh just put that on my list ... will still give it a try but sounds like it may not get finished. 
  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,189
    Cherry (coming soon to Apple+). 

    It’s the first post-Avengers movie by the Russo brothers. They’ve adapted a semi-autobiographical novel by a fella who was a bit of a loser, went to Iraq, became a junkie and robbed some banks. 

    I loved it. I thought Tom Holland was incredible in the lead. The Russos do an impressive job of picking up on fine details and plunging into the characters memories. I got really into it. 

     Thing is, I gave it a glowing review and, as I usually do, looked at what others were saying after I sent it to the editor. I appear to be alone in thinking it’s amazing! Mostly middling reviews but I’m not sure why. It does precisely what it’s supposed to do. I stand by my reaction - really bloody good film. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,288
    JiMMy 85 said:
    Cherry (coming soon to Apple+). 

    It’s the first post-Avengers movie by the Russo brothers. They’ve adapted a semi-autobiographical novel by a fella who was a bit of a loser, went to Iraq, became a junkie and robbed some banks. 

    I loved it. I thought Tom Holland was incredible in the lead. The Russos do an impressive job of picking up on fine details and plunging into the characters memories. I got really into it. 

     Thing is, I gave it a glowing review and, as I usually do, looked at what others were saying after I sent it to the editor. I appear to be alone in thinking it’s amazing! Mostly middling reviews but I’m not sure why. It does precisely what it’s supposed to do. I stand by my reaction - really bloody good film. 
    Cheers am curious to see this one 

    Did your editor question you at all after sending in such a glowing review given the others hadnt agreed? 
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    ValleyGary said:
    Capone. What a pile of shit.

    I honestly think Tom Hardy was taking the piss.
    Started watching it tonight, stopped three seconds in to the film as I had already seen enough.
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,957
    Watched The Life of David Gale on prime last night. Thought it was a decent and absorbing film, with a twist upon a twist. Kevin Spacey (yes, all right), but he was good in it

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