somewhatdamaged Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Watched Solomon Kane last night on Blu Ray Thought it was a good swords and sorcery movie. We need more of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarbunny Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) A few films the last week or so. Alice in Wonderland: Second time I have watched it and I found it to be a much better film with out all the 2D gimmickery going on, still a pretty poor film and one of the poorer tellings of the story. Hot Tub Time Machine: Entertaining in a switch off kind of way, pretty much what you expect from a dumb comedy. Kick Ass: A very good, well paced film, interesting idea well scripted characters generally a cut above the average film. Looking forward to the sequeal although it will be interesting to see if it is possible to make as much of a success now that the premise has already been used. Serenity: As a stand alone film probably not great, very little character building or development does a decent enough job of introducing everyone though, Jayne likes guns, Kally fixes things, Wash flys the ship, Rivers mental ect. Although as an end to Firefly it was pretty good, would have been nice to find out more about Shepherd Book's back story. Solomon Kain: Umm yeah, probably not worth it. Very dull, poor characters, not great acting, bland fight scenes. Terminator 3: The less said about that the better, it is so bad. Edited July 26, 2010 by scarbunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitantDogOwner Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 A few films the last week or so. Alice in Wonderland: Second time I have watched it and I found it to be a much better film with out all the 2D gimmickery going on, still a pretty poor film and one of the poorer tellings of the story. I saw this in 3D at the Odeon in Liverpool One. I thought its was quite good comapred with the raft of young person becomes the chosen one and saves the fantasy world genre (Harry F'in Potter, Moonacre, Narnia, etc) Hot Tub Time Machine: Entertaining in a switch off kind of way, pretty much what you expect from a dumb comedy. Not seen this yet but its on my list. The trailer looked funny but unfortunately these days trailers tend to show only the funny bits and then your stuck watching an hour and a halfs worth of filler Kick Ass: A very good, well paced film, interesting idea well scripted characters generally a cut above the average film. Looking forward to the sequeal although it will be interesting to see if it is possible to make as much of a success now that the premise has already been used. There are not enough words to describe how good this film is. Its not a super hero film and its not a teen comedy either. In a league of its own Serenity: As a stand alone film probably not great, very little character building or development does a decent enough job of introducing everyone though, Jayne likes guns, Kally fixes things, Wash flys the ship, Rivers mental ect. Although as an end to Firefly it was pretty good, would have been nice to find out more about Shepherd Book's back story. The biggest mistake 20th Century Fox made was pulling Firefly after one season. This programme had tons of potential. The film was a little disapointing, but still it was a nother tit bit of Firefly lore. Solomon Kain: Umm yeah, probably not worth it. Very dull, poor characters, not great acting, bland fight scenes. One of the few times I have fallen asleep during a cinema film (the other being the Thin Red Line). Utter pants. Terminator 3: The less said about that the better, it is so bad. I'd say even less about T4:Rise of The Boredom. Christian Bale is cardboard cutout with a deep voice. Sam Worthington would of made a much better Connor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 The Wave, currently on iPlayer. One not to be missed: http://bbc.co.uk/i/t6xzz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatdamaged Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have to say, Anne Hathaway in Alice in Wonderland was one of the worst castings i've ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Kick Ass. 8/10. Didn't think it would be my cup of tea but it was good escapist fun and well cast except for Nic Cage. Is it wrong to be slightly aroused by Hit Girl in full kick ass action mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatdamaged Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) Is it wrong to be slightly aroused by Hit Girl in full kick ass action mode? Gary Glitter would say "probably not" Edited July 29, 2010 by somewhatdamaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oogie boogie Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I wasn't a fan of Nick Cage in kick ass. he was ok playing the father role but the Batman impression was terrible. and Aye it's bang wrong to be aroused by Hit Girl. Give it ten years before you start thinking about that sort of shit yeah. Went to see Toy Story 3 on Monday. Brilliant, the Pixar guys really are masters of their work. Not sure whether I'd welcome a 4th outing, as it might start to get quite over kill but if they do go for it (Tim Allen rumoured to be signed up for another one) I'm sure it'll be great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I wasn't a fan of Nick Cage in kick ass. he was ok playing the father role but the Batman impression was terrible. and Aye it's bang wrong to be aroused by Hit Girl. Give it ten years before you start thinking about that sort of shit yeah. That's what I told my mate! Went to see Toy Story 3 on Monday. Brilliant, the Pixar guys really are masters of their work. Not sure whether I'd welcome a 4th outing, as it might start to get quite over kill but if they do go for it (Tim Allen rumoured to be signed up for another one) I'm sure it'll be great too. It's very good. Some LOL moments but is a lot darker than the first two. I gotta say though 3D sucks big time. It doesn't add to the movie and wearing uncomfortable glasses actually detracts from the movie experience. The sooner this useless gimmick fades away (again) the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTucker Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 (edited) Crazy Heart I am guessing this is Jeff Bridges attempt at Oscar honours, its not bad its not great either, Maggie Gygnahall is mediocre as usual. 5/10 The Crazies Quite suprised by how much i enjoyed this, no stand out performance by any aspect of the movie but it keeps you involved and entertained the whole way through. 7/10 The Last House on the Left Poo, predictable rubbish really Wes Cravens name was all over the credits but it lacked any tense moments and there was just a few bits of gore to appease the WC fans i guess. 4/10 How to Train Your Dragon Excellent enjoyable story and characters recommeded! 8/10 Hot Tub Time Machine Entertaining buddy movie that doffs its cap to bill and ted wasnt terrible but could have had more laughs and more boobs to be honest! 6/10 Edited August 19, 2010 by Willow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Prince of Persia. So bad it made me want to vomit.1/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 A surprisingly good couple of film adaptations of books I really enjoyed Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - 8/10 Shutter Island - 8/10 Thoroughly recommend the books and films...in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbiscuit Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Had a weekend in and ordered off Sky (a sin I know! lining those bastards pockets) but we watched Clash of the Titans and THe Book of Eli and both were really good films. Would seriuosly recommend them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katman Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Watched the remake of the 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' Nowhere near as good as the original. They make it appear very easy to stop an alien who is intent on destroying all human life, just hug your step son and the alien's heart melts and every things okay with the world again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 They make it appear very easy to stop an alien who is intent on destroying all human life, just hug your step son and the alien's heart melts and every things okay with the world again. Well that's saved me 2 hours of film watching....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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