Caught the Minions film last night. It's very patchy, and a bit like the Mr Bean movie in that they clearly did'nt have enough funny stuff to do a whole movie, just a half hour show. Better seen on DVD if you have'nt got children demanding to go.
It's good to see the likes of Jonah Hill and James Franco getting back to the serious stuff after appearing in more naff comedies. The thing is these two can really act. True Story is about Christian Longo ( James Franco) , a man on the FBI's most wanted list for murdering his wife and three children who , while on the run , takes the identity of journalist Michael Finkel ( Jonah Hill). Finkel , who has his own problems , then wants to tell the story and find out the truth about Longo. This is a true story which makes some of this film quite difficult to watch at times and on the whole i thought this was pretty good. It did feel a little rushed at times and could have been at least half an hour longer ( i don't often say that) but Franco and Hill hold this together pretty well.
It's just spiders. It opens with a tarantula and occasionally you see the odd flash of spider. I think it represents the character's fear or something. The giant, room-sized variety was a bit much for me.
Finally watched it last night. I can't remember the last time I watched a film and was left like 'wtf'. Totally shocked by that last scene despite your 'warnings'..... I must admit there were a few times during the film that I couldn't tell whether it was the history teacher or the actor. Perhaps it was actually the same person and Melanie Laurent was an imaginery character? Anyway, I think overall it's a pointless film.
Opened tonight in Spain, so I was there with the kids. You have to hand it to Pixar, they do a seriously good animated movie, and this is another work of genius. Was it up to the level of Wall-E or Toy Story I and Toy Story III ? Dificult to say, but it hit some real high's, and for a parent, it also touched some points about childhood memories which made it hard to keep a stiff upper lip. In fact, I thought it was probably tilted more towards adults tan the children, and it succeeded in making a cinema full of youngsters go very very quiet. Great film, probably the best I've seen this year (better even tan Ex Machina and 50 Shades!!) and I dare say I'll be buying it when it comes out on DVD.
It's just spiders. It opens with a tarantula and occasionally you see the odd flash of spider. I think it represents the character's fear or something. The giant, room-sized variety was a bit much for me.
Finally watched it last night. I can't remember the last time I watched a film and was left like 'wtf'. Totally shocked by that last scene despite your 'warnings'..... I must admit there were a few times during the film that I couldn't tell whether it was the history teacher or the actor. Perhaps it was actually the same person and Melanie Laurent was an imaginery character? Anyway, I think overall it's a pointless film.
From what I've read I believe the idea was that he was really just one person, and struggling to be the person he knew he should be hence why we saw two different sides. The car crash represented his acceptance of becoming the devoted family man, and the spider was his fear. At the end he all but ignored the spider, because he was now ready to deal with what he was scared of. Or something.
It's just spiders. It opens with a tarantula and occasionally you see the odd flash of spider. I think it represents the character's fear or something. The giant, room-sized variety was a bit much for me.
Finally watched it last night. I can't remember the last time I watched a film and was left like 'wtf'. Totally shocked by that last scene despite your 'warnings'..... I must admit there were a few times during the film that I couldn't tell whether it was the history teacher or the actor. Perhaps it was actually the same person and Melanie Laurent was an imaginery character? Anyway, I think overall it's a pointless film.
From what I've read I believe the idea was that he was really just one person, and struggling to be the person he knew he should be hence why we saw two different sides. The car crash represented his acceptance of becoming the devoted family man, and the spider was his fear. At the end he all but ignored the spider, because he was now ready to deal with what he was scared of. Or something.
Thanks. Sort of reminds me of a film I watched many years ago. It was called 'Gerry' and directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. I'm just not a fan of this kind of film...
By the way I watched Jarhead last night and really liked it.
Mission: Impossible 5 - good. Really fun. It has a complicated plot like the first movie, treachery and shady characters and so on. But action like the fourth movie, which for me is still the best. The motorbike chase is amazing and Simon Pegg very funny. Not the best in the series but great fun on the big screen. Full review here!
I also saw a movie I'm not supposed to talk about yet, but it's easily the best blockbuster this year and I can't resist.
It's based on this book about an ill-fated trip up a certain large hill in the 90s (some lifers may know a fair amount about the story already).
It's utterly gripping and brilliantly made with a great cast. Everybody in my screening, to a person, loved it. Lots of tears and some of the more sensitive souls were a little shaken up! It's a Hollywood blockbuster that doesn't feel remotely Hollywood. Watch it in cinemas if you can as the sound is immense and a major part of the experience. Can't wait for people to see this one.
I also saw a movie I'm not supposed to talk about yet, but it's easily the best blockbuster this year and I can't resist.
It's based on this book about an ill-fated trip up a certain large hill in the 90s (some lifers may know a fair amount about the story already).
It's utterly gripping and brilliantly made with a great cast. Everybody in my screening, to a person, loved it. Lots of tears and some of the more sensitive souls were a little shaken up! It's a Hollywood blockbuster that doesn't feel remotely Hollywood. Watch it in cinemas if you can as the sound is immense and a major part of the experience. Can't wait for people to see this one.
I think I know which film you're talking about. Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, Keira Knightley, Robin Wright, Jake Gyllenhaal, etc., correct? Nice to know it's a great film.
Never saw The Gallows in the end, was taken off in Bexleyheath after only 1 week(must have been poor)
Ant-Man: wasn't sure what to expect but I like Paul Rudd, and was very impressed 9/10
Inside Out- Wow, what can I say, if I was to put what I really wanted to I would be banned instantly, so lets just say my Girlfriend fell asleep and I was close, worst movie I have watched since Eragon 0/10
Going to watch Pixels tomorrow not released yet but Bexleyheath are doing an advanced preview for Cineworld Unlimited card holders, good cast and seems quite funny from previews
Inside Out. Pixar's most cerebral film but they forgot to put in the jokes. I understand the position of both the previous posters, who gave it 9 and 0 out of ten.
Inside Out, enjoyed this ... but it isn't for young kids, the script is way beyond them. 7/10
I was expecting the younger kids in the audience for Inside Out to become restless but they seemed to be enthralled from start to finish. I guess it works on many levels. I loved it 8/10.
My feeling too. You did'nt hear much laughter from the younger kids, but they did'nt kick off either. My daughters want to see Pixels, but the ad looks dire, and Adam Sandler in recent years is painfull to watch.
Inside Out. Pixar's most cerebral film but they forgot to put in the jokes. I understand the position of both the previous posters, who gave it 9 and 0 out of ten.
Agreed. It looks beautiful as you would expect but it was all just a bit too intellectual for the kids that I took and, it seemed the others nearby. There are a few good lines, scenarios and references to amuse adults but not as many as in similar movies imo but maybe they just went over my head...which is worrying :-/
As my 8 year old nephew said on the way out, "It's all chat, chat, chat and there wasn't a single battle scene!".
Saw Minions at the weekend with my 9 yo. A few giggles, she loved it but definitely was a film for the kids.
During the trailers, we saw an promo for 'the secret life of pets' or something like that it was called. That looks a whole lot of fun so am looking forward to that!
Inside out is definitely going to be one of those films you either love or hate.
Saw Minions at the weekend with my 9 yo. A few giggles, she loved it but definitely was a film for the kids.
During the trailers, we saw an promo for 'the secret life of pets' or something like that it was called. That looks a whole lot of fun so am looking forward to that!
Inside out is definitely going to be one of those films you either love or hate.
I had exactly this experience with my 6 year old at Minions too. Film was ok, but no more than that, but my daughter was absolutely roaring with laughter at the Secret Life of Pets trailer. Still laughing a couple of minutes after it finished - looked really good.
Saw Minions at the weekend with my 9 yo. A few giggles, she loved it but definitely was a film for the kids.
During the trailers, we saw an promo for 'the secret life of pets' or something like that it was called. That looks a whole lot of fun so am looking forward to that!
Inside out is definitely going to be one of those films you either love or hate.
Inside Out is a bona fide Pixar classic. Paulie is the only person whom I've come across who genuinely didn't like it. I must admit, I didn't hear a huge amount of laughter from the kids, and the themes are more interesting to parents, but it was ever thus with Pixar - The basic plot is enough to engage them, everything else is added depth that you'll only get at a certain age.
No children could have fully understood the pathos of Up's opening act, or the coming-of-age arc of Toy Story 3. But they understood the need to save a rare giant bird or to escape the evil daycare centre. And with Inside Out, the basics are pretty easy to follow. And it's a very, very good thing that there wasn't a battle scene. There's enough Marvel bullshit to go around without Pixar getting that lazy.
It would be a real shame for someone on here to miss out on Inside Out, almost as much as it would be tragic for anyone to spend money on Terminator: Genisys!
Watched 'The second coming' last night on BFI player. UK release, based in South London about a mother and her family trying to cope with an 'immaculate conception' Script and acting was very strong and natural, I don't know if its my set up but I found the dialogue hard to decipher in places. But apart form that an enjoyable thought provoking film that had humanity and humour.
Slow West. Saw this last night and enjoyed it very much, apart from the cretin two seats down who chomped popcorn loudly and slowly for the entire duration, and sloshed every sip of his drink as if it were mouthwash. Five minutes more I'd have lamped him. But the film was entertaining, great scenery and a slightly different story with a twist. 7/10.
Saw Minions at the weekend with my 9 yo. A few giggles, she loved it but definitely was a film for the kids.
During the trailers, we saw an promo for 'the secret life of pets' or something like that it was called. That looks a whole lot of fun so am looking forward to that!
Inside out is definitely going to be one of those films you either love or hate.
Inside Out is a bona fide Pixar classic. Paulie is the only person whom I've come across who genuinely didn't like it. I must admit, I didn't hear a huge amount of laughter from the kids, and the themes are more interesting to parents, but it was ever thus with Pixar - The basic plot is enough to engage them, everything else is added depth that you'll only get at a certain age.
No children could have fully understood the pathos of Up's opening act, or the coming-of-age arc of Toy Story 3. But they understood the need to save a rare giant bird or to escape the evil daycare centre. And with Inside Out, the basics are pretty easy to follow. And it's a very, very good thing that there wasn't a battle scene. There's enough Marvel bullshit to go around without Pixar getting that lazy.
It would be a real shame for someone on here to miss out on Inside Out, almost as much as it would be tragic for anyone to spend money on Terminator: Genisys!
That opening of Up, goodness me. I dont think anything has ever hit me so hard when I was watching that in the cinema.
Am looking forward to watching Inside Out. I've seen a few reviews that have been uncomplimentary so Paulie isnt on his own. For the most part though, the scores have been 9/10 so am hopeful its worth it.
Another 9/10 from me. Not the usual Pixar film but still funny and a brilliant watch. Couple of points I thought it was dragging out a bit, but it immediately pulled me back in with some very clever parts.
My children are now pressing me about going to see Pixels, but man, it looks crap. Plus the reviews are everything you might expect from an Adam Sandler flick. might be going back to see Inside Out again.
Saw Minions at the weekend with my 9 yo. A few giggles, she loved it but definitely was a film for the kids.
During the trailers, we saw an promo for 'the secret life of pets' or something like that it was called. That looks a whole lot of fun so am looking forward to that!
Inside out is definitely going to be one of those films you either love or hate.
Inside Out is a bona fide Pixar classic. Paulie is the only person whom I've come across who genuinely didn't like it. I must admit, I didn't hear a huge amount of laughter from the kids, and the themes are more interesting to parents, but it was ever thus with Pixar - The basic plot is enough to engage them, everything else is added depth that you'll only get at a certain age.
No children could have fully understood the pathos of Up's opening act, or the coming-of-age arc of Toy Story 3. But they understood the need to save a rare giant bird or to escape the evil daycare centre. And with Inside Out, the basics are pretty easy to follow. And it's a very, very good thing that there wasn't a battle scene. There's enough Marvel bullshit to go around without Pixar getting that lazy.
It would be a real shame for someone on here to miss out on Inside Out, almost as much as it would be tragic for anyone to spend money on Terminator: Genisys!
That opening of Up, goodness me. I dont think anything has ever hit me so hard when I was watching that in the cinema.
Am looking forward to watching Inside Out. I've seen a few reviews that have been uncomplimentary so Paulie isnt on his own. For the most part though, the scores have been 9/10 so am hopeful its worth it.
I take it you haven't seen Grave of the Fireflies? I've not talked to anyone who's seen it who hasn't been moved to tears.
Saw Minions at the weekend with my 9 yo. A few giggles, she loved it but definitely was a film for the kids.
During the trailers, we saw an promo for 'the secret life of pets' or something like that it was called. That looks a whole lot of fun so am looking forward to that!
Inside out is definitely going to be one of those films you either love or hate.
Inside Out is a bona fide Pixar classic. Paulie is the only person whom I've come across who genuinely didn't like it. I must admit, I didn't hear a huge amount of laughter from the kids, and the themes are more interesting to parents, but it was ever thus with Pixar - The basic plot is enough to engage them, everything else is added depth that you'll only get at a certain age.
No children could have fully understood the pathos of Up's opening act, or the coming-of-age arc of Toy Story 3. But they understood the need to save a rare giant bird or to escape the evil daycare centre. And with Inside Out, the basics are pretty easy to follow. And it's a very, very good thing that there wasn't a battle scene. There's enough Marvel bullshit to go around without Pixar getting that lazy.
It would be a real shame for someone on here to miss out on Inside Out, almost as much as it would be tragic for anyone to spend money on Terminator: Genisys!
That opening of Up, goodness me. I dont think anything has ever hit me so hard when I was watching that in the cinema.
Am looking forward to watching Inside Out. I've seen a few reviews that have been uncomplimentary so Paulie isnt on his own. For the most part though, the scores have been 9/10 so am hopeful its worth it.
I take it you haven't seen Grave of the Fireflies? I've not talked to anyone who's seen it who hasn't been moved to tears.
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It's good to see the likes of Jonah Hill and James Franco getting back to the serious stuff after appearing in more naff comedies. The thing is these two can really act.
True Story is about Christian Longo ( James Franco) , a man on the FBI's most wanted list for murdering his wife and three children who , while on the run , takes the identity of journalist Michael Finkel ( Jonah Hill).
Finkel , who has his own problems , then wants to tell the story and find out the truth about Longo.
This is a true story which makes some of this film quite difficult to watch at times and on the whole i thought this was pretty good. It did feel a little rushed at times and could have been at least half an hour longer ( i don't often say that) but Franco and Hill hold this together pretty well.
7 out of 10
Opened tonight in Spain, so I was there with the kids. You have to hand it to Pixar, they do a seriously good animated movie, and this is another work of genius. Was it up to the level of Wall-E or Toy Story I and Toy Story III ? Dificult to say, but it hit some real high's, and for a parent, it also touched some points about childhood memories which made it hard to keep a stiff upper lip. In fact, I thought it was probably tilted more towards adults tan the children, and it succeeded in making a cinema full of youngsters go very very quiet. Great film, probably the best I've seen this year (better even tan Ex Machina and 50 Shades!!) and I dare say I'll be buying it when it comes out on DVD.
By the way I watched Jarhead last night and really liked it.
I also saw a movie I'm not supposed to talk about yet, but it's easily the best blockbuster this year and I can't resist.
It's based on this book about an ill-fated trip up a certain large hill in the 90s (some lifers may know a fair amount about the story already).
It's utterly gripping and brilliantly made with a great cast. Everybody in my screening, to a person, loved it. Lots of tears and some of the more sensitive souls were a little shaken up! It's a Hollywood blockbuster that doesn't feel remotely Hollywood. Watch it in cinemas if you can as the sound is immense and a major part of the experience. Can't wait for people to see this one.
Never saw The Gallows in the end, was taken off in Bexleyheath after only 1 week(must have been poor)
Ant-Man: wasn't sure what to expect but I like Paul Rudd, and was very impressed 9/10
Inside Out- Wow, what can I say, if I was to put what I really wanted to I would be banned instantly, so lets just say my Girlfriend fell asleep and I was close, worst movie I have watched since Eragon 0/10
Going to watch Pixels tomorrow not released yet but Bexleyheath are doing an advanced preview for Cineworld Unlimited card holders, good cast and seems quite funny from previews
I guess it works on many levels. I loved it 8/10.
My daughters want to see Pixels, but the ad looks dire, and Adam Sandler in recent years is painfull to watch.
As my 8 year old nephew said on the way out, "It's all chat, chat, chat and there wasn't a single battle scene!".
During the trailers, we saw an promo for 'the secret life of pets' or something like that it was called. That looks a whole lot of fun so am looking forward to that!
Inside out is definitely going to be one of those films you either love or hate.
No children could have fully understood the pathos of Up's opening act, or the coming-of-age arc of Toy Story 3. But they understood the need to save a rare giant bird or to escape the evil daycare centre. And with Inside Out, the basics are pretty easy to follow. And it's a very, very good thing that there wasn't a battle scene. There's enough Marvel bullshit to go around without Pixar getting that lazy.
It would be a real shame for someone on here to miss out on Inside Out, almost as much as it would be tragic for anyone to spend money on Terminator: Genisys!
But the film was entertaining, great scenery and a slightly different story with a twist. 7/10.
Am looking forward to watching Inside Out. I've seen a few reviews that have been uncomplimentary so Paulie isnt on his own. For the most part though, the scores have been 9/10 so am hopeful its worth it.
Another 9/10 from me. Not the usual Pixar film but still funny and a brilliant watch. Couple of points I thought it was dragging out a bit, but it immediately pulled me back in with some very clever parts.