Went to see Gozilla ( for pure escapism) guy at the cinema desk selling the tickets said it was a comparison with the one made in '98 , I said I hadn't seen that one, but had seen the cartoon one in the 80's with Godzuki, anyhow 6 out of 10.
Finally got round to watching 12 years a slave, 9 out of 10 for me, it was a hard film to watch, brutal in places, made me feel ashamed to be white in others, i'd heard the slavery story before, and watched roots in the 70's but this was a shocking reminder of how evil people can be to each other, and it wasn't that long ago, some superb acting, I wanted to jump into the screen at one point and stop the woman getting beaten, unimaginable in this country today to think it went on and how people got rich on abusing others.
Finally got round to watching 12 years a slave, 9 out of 10 for me, it was a hard film to watch, brutal in places, made me feel ashamed to be white in others, i'd heard the slavery story before, and watched roots in the 70's but this was a shocking reminder of how evil people can be to each other, and it wasn't that long ago, some superb acting, I wanted to jump into the screen at one point and stop the woman getting beaten, unimaginable in this country today to think it went on and how people got rich on abusing others.
What an odd thing to say. Every time I read about or see violence towards women it doesn't make me ashamed to be a man. Nor when I read about or see animal cruelty does it make me ashamed to be a human being. Odd.
Finally got round to watching 12 years a slave, 9 out of 10 for me, it was a hard film to watch, brutal in places, made me feel ashamed to be white in others, i'd heard the slavery story before, and watched roots in the 70's but this was a shocking reminder of how evil people can be to each other, and it wasn't that long ago, some superb acting, I wanted to jump into the screen at one point and stop the woman getting beaten, unimaginable in this country today to think it went on and how people got rich on abusing others.
Seriously?? Agree with Leroy. Plus there were plenty of black people involved in the treatment of the slaves too.
Just back from Edge Of Tomorrow, surprisingly good. Cruise plays against type, decent action, there's a bit of funky time travel nonsense but it has consistent enough rules, and Emily Blunt (nuff said.) Sadly the finale undoes a lot of that hard work but still a pretty solid action movie.
Thanks for this, @supaclive - taking hubby along to see it in Glasgow tonight.
You will love it! Maybe not as much as Much Ado About Nothing, but close!
Spot on, mate! Q&A really added to it, too. A career in stand-up beckons for Michael if ever he gives up the bikes...though think William is the more likely to do that first.
Director , Lars von Trier loves to shock his audience and for a mainstream film he certainly doesn't hold back with this. There is some very brave acting on show with Stacy Martin and Shia LaBeouf laying everything on the line. I found it fascinating and difficult to watch at times but not so , that it's put me off watching volume two. Although very explicit it's is far from being erotic. Certainty not everyone cup of tea.
Director , Lars von Trier loves to shock his audience and for a mainstream film he certainly doesn't hold back with this. There is some very brave acting on show with Stacy Martin and Shia LaBeouf laying everything on the line. I found it fascinating and difficult to watch at times but not so , that it's put me off watching volume two. Although very explicit it's is far from being erotic. Certainty not everyone cup of tea.
Director , Lars von Trier loves to shock his audience and for a mainstream film he certainly doesn't hold back with this. There is some very brave acting on show with Stacy Martin and Shia LaBeouf laying everything on the line. I found it fascinating and difficult to watch at times but not so , that it's put me off watching volume two. Although very explicit it's is far from being erotic. Certainty not everyone cup of tea.
Saw Edge of Tomorrow IMAX 3D today, enjoyed it very much indeed. Cruise and Blunt (über lovely) were great, story good, action cool and black humour welcomed. An 8.5 for me
Being an old git i have never been into computer games. They bore me silly. This film follows a group of professional gamers who are playing for one million dollars in a tournament in which they all play a game called Dota 2. It's mildly interesting to watch even though i never had a clue what was going on in the games.
Strangely, a very attractive film in my book. Disney continues to timidly try out different storylines, and this one works very nicely. An evil witch who actually starts good, becomes nasty owing to something bad that happens to her, commits a fairly nasty bit of magic in revenge, and then eventually repents. It's a lot more logical than the original Sleeping Beauty idea. The silly twist where she gets awoken by true loves kiss (ie a sleeping snog with some bloke she met for five minutes in the woods) gets deservex short shrift, and the usual Disney happy ending. 8 out of ten, and if pushed maybe a 9. Plus it did'nt have all the musical nonsense of Frozen.
More of the same from Lars von Trier , in fact volume II is weirder and even more perverted but it's still fascinating to watch and never for a second boring.
Was invited to a private screening of Into The Storm at Warner Bros head office last night. Doesnt come out until August in the US and here shortly after.
Edge of your seat stuff, bit OTT but all good fun. I enjoyed it. I was told it was going to be a hit by those in the know.
Was invited to a private screening of Into The Storm at Warner Bros head office last night. Doesnt come out until August in the US and here shortly after.
Edge of your seat stuff, bit OTT but all good fun. I enjoyed it. I was told it was going to be a hit by those in the know.
Was you walking by and got asked in? Or are you a big shot film critic?
Saw Chef last night. Made me bloody hungry, the food looked delicious but seriously lightweight as a film. Jon Favreau and a bunch of friends having fun, and that's about it.
Was invited to a private screening of Into The Storm at Warner Bros head office last night. Doesnt come out until August in the US and here shortly after.
Edge of your seat stuff, bit OTT but all good fun. I enjoyed it. I was told it was going to be a hit by those in the know.
Oooh, thanks for that, JBUK.
Majority of the films discussed here are not my cup of tea but read bits & pieces about this one and now will def drag MrF along to the screening at Bluewater.
Was invited to a private screening of Into The Storm at Warner Bros head office last night. Doesnt come out until August in the US and here shortly after.
Edge of your seat stuff, bit OTT but all good fun. I enjoyed it. I was told it was going to be a hit by those in the know.
Was you walking by and got asked in? Or are you a big shot film critic?
A perk of dating a well respected film journalist.
Yeah, if you liked the first one you'll enjoy the second, if you didn't, avoid like the plague. I found it hilarious and the acknowledgement of sequel status/reusing jokes put it far above most comedy sequels for me.
Good stuff. Loved the first one and think both the main characters work well together. Might check it out this weekend.
I think they're the only films I have ever actually found Jonah Hill amusing, at all. And Channing Tatum is genuinely really funny with good direction/script. Found out it was the same directors as The Lego Movie, which doesn't actually surprise me with hindsight.
Someone mentioned Lone Survivor a while back. Saw it the other weekend and thought it was very good. Based on a true (and sad) story. The effects of one decision in warfare can have devastating affects.
Good stuff. Loved the first one and think both the main characters work well together. Might check it out this weekend.
I think they're the only films I have ever actually found Jonah Hill amusing, at all. And Channing Tatum is genuinely really funny with good direction/script. Found out it was the same directors as The Lego Movie, which doesn't actually surprise me with hindsight.
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Plus there were plenty of black people involved in the treatment of the slaves too.
7/10.
In cinemas tomorrow night! www.roadthefilm.com for listings!
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Director , Lars von Trier loves to shock his audience and for a mainstream film he certainly doesn't hold back with this.
There is some very brave acting on show with Stacy Martin and Shia LaBeouf laying everything on the line. I found it fascinating and difficult to watch at times but not so , that it's put me off watching volume two. Although very explicit it's is far from being erotic.
Certainty not everyone cup of tea.
7 out of 10
Being an old git i have never been into computer games. They bore me silly. This film follows a group of professional gamers who are playing for one million dollars in a tournament in which they all play a game called Dota 2.
It's mildly interesting to watch even though i never had a clue what was going on in the games.
6 out of 10
(The whole film is below)
Strangely, a very attractive film in my book. Disney continues to timidly try out different storylines, and this one works very nicely. An evil witch who actually starts good, becomes nasty owing to something bad that happens to her, commits a fairly nasty bit of magic in revenge, and then eventually repents. It's a lot more logical than the original Sleeping Beauty idea. The silly twist where she gets awoken by true loves kiss (ie a sleeping snog with some bloke she met for five minutes in the woods) gets deservex short shrift, and the usual Disney happy ending. 8 out of ten, and if pushed maybe a 9. Plus it did'nt have all the musical nonsense of Frozen.
More of the same from Lars von Trier , in fact volume II is weirder and even more perverted but it's still fascinating to watch and never for a second boring.
7 out of 10
Edge of your seat stuff, bit OTT but all good fun. I enjoyed it. I was told it was going to be a hit by those in the know.
Majority of the films discussed here are not my cup of tea but read bits & pieces about this one and now will def drag MrF along to the screening at Bluewater.
( On OAPs' mornings of course!)
Based on a true (and sad) story. The effects of one decision in warfare can have devastating affects.