Watched this because much was filmed near me in clovelly and Bideford.
The story was interesting and touched on the reality of occupation in Guernsey.
For me it was ruined by the bollox romantic story that has been used literally hundreds of times in exactly the same way and very early in the film it was clear what the outcome would be. I won't expand in case you haven't seen it.
Took my daughter to see this - a film about a girl falling in love with someone who transforms into a different person every day. Not bad as teen romance films go - interesting enough story. 6/10
Went to see the Leisure seeker with Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland.
Not really what i was expecting, (i thought it was going to be more slapstick) it was one of those films that made you laugh and bring a tear to your eye at times. certainly pulls at the heart strings.
About an elderly couple who decide to have a final hurrah road trip in their old Winnebago , one of them has dementia , and the other terminal cancer , 2 tricky subjects to deal with.
Both Sutherland and Mirren SHOULD BE up for awards, as both very good performances, but most probably won't be, well worth a watch 8 out 0f 10 for me.
This won't be around in cinemas very long as its not a big blockbuster.
Holy shit they didn't hold back on horrific, graphic detail did they? Whoever has watched the film will know the scene I'm on about and it's possibly the worst film death I've seen.
Some really decent dialogue and a foreboding feel. Kurt Russel was fantastic as was the guy who played Brooder
it's not one for a date night, I think it's fair to say this is one for the chaps when wifey goes out
Peter Rabbit Irritating family of rabbits who spend their waking moments thieving until the father gets caught and eaten. They carry on until the younger one (Peter) induces a heart attack in the guy who devoured his father. and so on and so on. My kids liked this. I found all the characters irritating and the storyline rubbish. Take a crossword puzzle and a torch when you see this one. 4/10
Ready Player One Better than Peter Rabbit. Some of the action is hard on the eyes, and the ongoing virtual reality can be irritating, but this is overall an enjoyable film. My younger daughter liked it, the older one and my wife (50 shades of grey fan) didn't. It's another computer games fantasy, updated a bit, but Wreck it Ralph has already got the trophy for this event. 7/10
A Quiet Place - very compelling and tense. Not quite sure about the ambiguous ending.
Very compelling? Check.
Tense? Check. Indeed, Ms AA was very scared for long periods.
Ambiguous ending? Um, no. Did you leave early?
Despite my missus being very thankful for my and our son's presence either side of her, this isn't really a horror film, more of a sci-fi thriller. I heartily recommend it.
'Loveless' (2017) a Russian film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev (director of Oscar-nominated 'Leviathan').
It's a grim depiction of modern-day Russia, focusing on a married couple in a cramped apartment who are in the throes of a bitter break-up. The main victim is their son, twelve-year-old Alyosha, for whom it all proves too much. He disappears from home and, almost reluctantly, the parents begin their efforts to find him.
It's a slow but compelling film with many lingering shots of stark, monochromatic landscapes and forbidding architecture, which reminded me of the work of the Polish great, Kieslowski.
The actors are utterly believable in their roles and there is one haunting scene featuring the boy in silent sobs of anguish which I will never forget - don't watch the trailer as it will spoil the moment.
8/10
(P.S. My first film review - I quite enjoyed that!)
This is a story about a biologist , Lena , who's husband barely returns alive from a secret expedition. She then leads an anthropologist, a surveyor , a linguist , and a psychologist into a mysterious, expanding region called the Shimmer where evolution has taken a twisted turn. The all-female team must uncover the area’s monstrous secrets to save Lena’s husband and the world.
This is another Netflix original movie and another really good film from them . Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac star and you can see Netflix have not scrimped on the production. This looks absolutely fantastic ( especially in Ultra HD) and the special affects are top notch. This is a cross between Sci Fi and horror and has a really interesting concept. Without giving too much away , inside this Shimmer there are beings that don't just kill any humans that enter , they assimilate with them producing hybred beings. There is one scene with a bear that is really cleverly done. I really liked this. It crosses genres and rarely disappoints. What I also liked is that lot's of horror and Sci-Fi films don't know how to end . This certainly does.
Hyped for this, thought the worst cos venom's by far my favourite comic book character and spidey villain. Shame its spiderman-less since this isnt a marvel movie, but great to see venom sounding and looking like he should
Hyped for this, thought the worst cos venom's by far my favourite comic book character and spidey villain. Shame its spiderman-less since this isnt a marvel movie, but great to see venom sounding and looking like he should
It's great when you come across a film that you have barely heard of and it turns out to be a hidden gem. Netflix and Amazon are great for these kind of films and Hunt for the Wilderpeople really is a cracking little film.
This is the story of city kid Ricky , who gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must face their options: go out in a blaze of glory or overcome their differences and survive as a family.
We all know the acting qualities that Sam Neill has and he is great in this but the star of this particular show is Julian Dennison who plays Ricky. Rarely have I seen comedy timing from a kid like he has in this film. I laughed out loud several times during this movie which is unusual for me and comedies. The one liners are brilliant and that credit has to go to New Zealand director and screenplay writer Taika Waititi . I usually cringe when I hear that a movie is "feel good" but not in this case. Recommended
Cracking film, watched it a few times and still laugh. V enjoyable. It wasnt mainstream but it was high up on a lot of Film of the Year awards for 2016 i believe.
If you like that check out What We Do In The Shadows by the same director (Taika Waititi), spoof documentary about a group of vampires, similar comedy style. V funny.
Thanks for that. Just watching it now. Sounds right up my street.
Hyped for this, thought the worst cos venom's by far my favourite comic book character and spidey villain. Shame its spiderman-less since this isnt a marvel movie, but great to see venom sounding and looking like he should
It is a Marvel movie, just not a Fox, Disney or Universal one. There's a good article about who owns which movie rights here:
SLIGHT SPOILER WARNING IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE TRAILER It's long time since I've read a comic with Venom in it. In the last thing I read he was definitely a villain, has he changed to anti-hero now as in this film?
Re the trailer, another one that shows so much of the story I wonder if I need to see the film.
Watched Money Monster on Netflix. The first ten minutes are truly dire but then it settles down into a decent film. Wife drooled over George Clooney. 6.5/10
Hyped for this, thought the worst cos venom's by far my favourite comic book character and spidey villain. Shame its spiderman-less since this isnt a marvel movie, but great to see venom sounding and looking like he should
Hyped for this, thought the worst cos venom's by far my favourite comic book character and spidey villain. Shame its spiderman-less since this isnt a marvel movie, but great to see venom sounding and looking like he should
What is that accent?!
Loves a silly voice doesn’t he, all he learned at acting classes...
Hyped for this, thought the worst cos venom's by far my favourite comic book character and spidey villain. Shame its spiderman-less since this isnt a marvel movie, but great to see venom sounding and looking like he should
Film set in the 1970s about a working class comedienne in the North of England - loosely based on the life of Marti Caine Maxine Peake is excellent in the central role ably supported by Paddy Considine.
The film is very dark and really takes you back to the 1970s - captures the atmosphere of the time. Lot of interesting actors in the cast including Stephen Graham and Alun Armstrong as an over the hill comedian.
If you like gritty British films I'd recommend this but I don't think it will get a wide release. Worth watching for Peake's performance.
Found this film a massive disappointment but I'm obviously not the target audience. Enjoyed the last three Marvel films I saw - Deadpool/Logan/Black Panther - but this one was just too busy.
Far too many characters in the film and too much going on. If you don't know the full backstory to the characters then the film will just come across as messy and confusing.
I'm sure a lot of people will enjoy it but it was a long 2.5 hours for me and I would avoid it unless you are properly familiar with the franchise. 4/10
Film set in the 1970s about a working class comedienne in the North of England - loosely based on the life of Marti Caine Maxine Peake is excellent in the central role ably supported by Paddy Considine.
The film is very dark and really takes you back to the 1970s - captures the atmosphere of the time. Lot of interesting actors in the cast including Stephen Graham and Alun Armstrong as an over the hill comedian.
If you like gritty British films I'd recommend this but I don't think it will get a wide release. Worth watching for Peake's performance.
8/10
I fancy this but don't think I could watch it at the cinema, I may laugh at the wrong bits.
Film set in the 1970s about a working class comedienne in the North of England - loosely based on the life of Marti Caine Maxine Peake is excellent in the central role ably supported by Paddy Considine.
The film is very dark and really takes you back to the 1970s - captures the atmosphere of the time. Lot of interesting actors in the cast including Stephen Graham and Alun Armstrong as an over the hill comedian.
If you like gritty British films I'd recommend this but I don't think it will get a wide release. Worth watching for Peake's performance.
8/10
I fancy this but don't think I could watch it at the cinema, I may laugh at the wrong bits.
It's hard not to laugh at the wrong bits. A lot of it is very dark and given that it's set in the 70s the jokes wouldn't get an airing today. I don't know how anyone under 30 would react...
Watched Manchester by the Sea last night, very slow but keeps you interested. An absolute master class in acting by Casey Affleck, an Oscar well deserved sir!! Worth watching for his performance alone.
Disclaimer - Watched these on the plane to/from Australia, so not the best way to watch films on a tiny screen with crappy audio through shit headphones but nevertheless...
Jumanji Reboot of the original with only a brief link to the original really as an excuse to make some $$$, when the trailer first came out I was fuming at the idea of them making a sequel just as a money spinner on the name, but it was actually quite enjoyable. Jack Black was naturally very funny, and the Rock acted his part very well I thought. Not an astonishing film but kept me well entertained for a couple of hours with a few good laughs and had a pretty satisfying ending really. 7.5/10
I, Tonya Very good acting from Robbie and her mother, interesting storyline which engaging characters, the way it was filmed was clever as well. Was funny at parts and you definitely felt sorry for Harding who was only ever really looking for acceptance/affection. The film won't stick with me for a long time but great acting and Director did a good job, can see why awards were thrown its way but I wasn't blown away. 8/10
Going to see the new Avengers film on Monday. Absolutely no interest in this genre of film but the Mrs is desperate to go and has no one to see it with. Would normally go with our youngest son but he is working abroad. It's nearly 3 hours long. Oh well, the things we do for love!
Going to see the new Avengers film on Monday. Absolutely no interest in this genre of film but the Mrs is desperate to go and has no one to see it with. Would normally go with our youngest son but he is working abroad. It's nearly 3 hours long. Oh well, the things we do for love!
If it's not your type of film it will really drag....
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Watched this because much was filmed near me in clovelly and Bideford.
The story was interesting and touched on the reality of occupation in Guernsey.
For me it was ruined by the bollox romantic story that has been used literally hundreds of times in exactly the same way and very early in the film it was clear what the outcome would be. I won't expand in case you haven't seen it.
The wife liked it needless to say.
Cant stress how excited I am to see this!!
Took my daughter to see this - a film about a girl falling in love with someone who transforms into a different person every day. Not bad as teen romance films go - interesting enough story. 6/10
Not really what i was expecting, (i thought it was going to be more slapstick) it was one of those films that made you laugh and bring a tear to your eye at times. certainly pulls at the heart strings.
About an elderly couple who decide to have a final hurrah road trip in their old Winnebago , one of them has dementia , and the other terminal cancer , 2 tricky subjects to deal with.
Both Sutherland and Mirren SHOULD BE up for awards, as both very good performances, but most probably won't be, well worth a watch 8 out 0f 10 for me.
This won't be around in cinemas very long as its not a big blockbuster.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741632/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Holy shit they didn't hold back on horrific, graphic detail did they? Whoever has watched the film will know the scene I'm on about and it's possibly the worst film death I've seen.
Some really decent dialogue and a foreboding feel. Kurt Russel was fantastic as was the guy who played Brooder
it's not one for a date night, I think it's fair to say this is one for the chaps when wifey goes out
8/10
Tense? Check. Indeed, Ms AA was very scared for long periods.
Ambiguous ending? Um, no. Did you leave early?
Despite my missus being very thankful for my and our son's presence either side of her, this isn't really a horror film, more of a sci-fi thriller. I heartily recommend it.
It's a grim depiction of modern-day Russia, focusing on a married couple in a cramped apartment who are in the throes of a bitter break-up. The main victim is their son, twelve-year-old Alyosha, for whom it all proves too much. He disappears from home and, almost reluctantly, the parents begin their efforts to find him.
It's a slow but compelling film with many lingering shots of stark, monochromatic landscapes and forbidding architecture, which reminded me of the work of the Polish great, Kieslowski.
The actors are utterly believable in their roles and there is one haunting scene featuring the boy in silent sobs of anguish which I will never forget - don't watch the trailer as it will spoil the moment.
8/10
(P.S. My first film review - I quite enjoyed that!)
Hyped for this, thought the worst cos venom's by far my favourite comic book character and spidey villain. Shame its spiderman-less since this isnt a marvel movie, but great to see venom sounding and looking like he should
https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/12/15/marvels-movie-rights-breakdown/
SLIGHT SPOILER WARNING IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE TRAILER
It's long time since I've read a comic with Venom in it. In the last thing I read he was definitely a villain, has he changed to anti-hero now as in this film?
Re the trailer, another one that shows so much of the story I wonder if I need to see the film.
Film set in the 1970s about a working class comedienne in the North of England - loosely based on the life of Marti Caine Maxine Peake is excellent in the central role ably supported by Paddy Considine.
The film is very dark and really takes you back to the 1970s - captures the atmosphere of the time. Lot of interesting actors in the cast including Stephen Graham and Alun Armstrong as an over the hill comedian.
If you like gritty British films I'd recommend this but I don't think it will get a wide release. Worth watching for Peake's performance.
8/10
Reminded me a bit of Signs and Alien - both my kind of films.
Found this film a massive disappointment but I'm obviously not the target audience. Enjoyed the last three Marvel films I saw - Deadpool/Logan/Black Panther - but this one was just too busy.
Far too many characters in the film and too much going on. If you don't know the full backstory to the characters then the film will just come across as messy and confusing.
I'm sure a lot of people will enjoy it but it was a long 2.5 hours for me and I would avoid it unless you are properly familiar with the franchise. 4/10
Jumanji Reboot of the original with only a brief link to the original really as an excuse to make some $$$, when the trailer first came out I was fuming at the idea of them making a sequel just as a money spinner on the name, but it was actually quite enjoyable. Jack Black was naturally very funny, and the Rock acted his part very well I thought. Not an astonishing film but kept me well entertained for a couple of hours with a few good laughs and had a pretty satisfying ending really. 7.5/10
I, Tonya Very good acting from Robbie and her mother, interesting storyline which engaging characters, the way it was filmed was clever as well. Was funny at parts and you definitely felt sorry for Harding who was only ever really looking for acceptance/affection. The film won't stick with me for a long time but great acting and Director did a good job, can see why awards were thrown its way but I wasn't blown away. 8/10
Saw this with my daughter - possibly the most ridiculous film I have ever seen.