Film review thread

[hellkat]

Conclave
Very good, atmospheric with lots of big scenery inside the Vatican.
Great costumes, Isabella Rosselini as a nun is a stretch LOL but its pretty good anyway.
Worth a watch.
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[Easy-X]

[Easy-X]

A sword is thrown into the leaf-mould. Balian looks up from his porridge at Godfrey, who leans on another sword.

Godfrey: Pick it up, let's see what you're made of.
Hospitaler: His hand is hurt, my lord.
Godfrey: I have fought two days with an arrow through a testicle.

Whelp! That's sufficient for me to give 10/10 to Kingdom of Heaven (2005) without seeing the rest of the film
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[blurredman]

[BanditsHigh]

Star Trek: Section 31

I don't really believe in hell, but this is what I'd imagine you'd be forced to watch ... just .... just don't watch this tripe ... 0/10

[to v or not to v]

Nosferatu 5/10

i liked the portrayal of the vampire but found the rest of the cast quite mediocre. very disappointed with William Defoes performance.
and Depps daughter is just weird looking.

surprised to see a film released with an all white cast in this day and age though
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[M.C]

Nosferatu [2024] 8.5/10 - About a Boy... boy and Kick Ass kid find themselves embroiled in a tale of Big Transylvania Cock.

I thought the acting and cinematography were great. Only thing I didn't like was I felt the super-natural element was a bit OTT early on.

[DaddyStu]

Nosferatu 8.5/10 - To add my rating in.

Loved the cinematography. Good that they stayed with the important animal-like characteristics of Nosferatu compared to Dracula.

Best horror film for decades.
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[The Artist]

Nosferatu 9/10

Anything Eggers does is great. Cinematography was fantastic and his "take" on the story was brilliant.

The Brutalist 9.5/10

What an achievement for <$10 million. Saw it in IMAX and glad I did. Vistavision giving such a warm glow to the entire film. So many beautiful shots throughout.

[blurredman]

Mr Jones

Very good.
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[Easy-X]

Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Last viewings would have been at different times but this time I watched them back to back. Really obvious the improvement; almost unique in film making (looking at you, Fast & Furious).

By todays standards, only the janky dubbing lets these films down but you could see as a nod to the English dubs of the samurai films Sergio was <cough> inspired by.
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[blurredman]

[Easy-X]

Another three movie marathon: Austin Powers

Unlike the "Dollars Trilogy" there's no sign of improvement. Essentially the same joke replayed over and over with the 3rd movie having noticeably more budget and less charm.

The second one did feature peak Heather Graham though...

https://i.giphy.com/7mI0mLnprQCOs.webp
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[BanditsHigh]

Snow White ... it's true, it's crap ... the usual ultra expressive faces, lack lustre singing, large dance scenes ... thank god for the skip button!

The only two good parts of the movie ... when she dropped down unconscious after eating the apple and when the film ended.

Oh, the necklace, the usual Hollywood rip it off, snapping the chain and give it to someone else, which she then gets back but falls unconscious before she can put it back on, but then magically reappears on her neck miraculously intact when she's lying comatose!

0/10

[blurredman]

Hangman - 2017.

An absolutely outstanding performance by Al Pacino.
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Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 39k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 50k.

[DaddyStu]

Last Breath - 6/10

Boring adaptation of a real event. Not enough aliens and spaceships for me. Sphere and Abyss did it better! Trouble n strife enjoyed it though. Date night successfully negotiated.
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[DaddyStu]

[blurredman]

The Fugitive. Been meaning to get around to watching this film for... 20-25 years? I enjoyed it. Though made the mistake of watching 'US Marshals' last year not realising it was a carry on. Anyway, a reasonably good film I thought.
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 39k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 50k.

[hellkat]

[hellkat]

I've decided that its time I watched some MARVEL films, cos I'm a bit lacking in that department.
I don't think I've ever knowingly watched any.
(does Batman count? I've seen a couple of those, early ones)

Where's the best place for me to start?

I think DEADPOOL might be one from that stable?
I have seen that but it was quite a while ago so I could have a refresh.
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[Easy-X]

[hellkat]

*sigh* ... so DC Universe is a different thing?
Oh dear, I do apologise for my slackness on this front.
Thank you Sir Geek
*mwah*

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[MarJay]

[Easy-X]

The Minecraft Movie - starring Jack Black as... Jack Black! Momoa does seem to have fun with it but the rest? You won't even remember their names after the closing credits.

Vapid, colourful enough to keep the under-10s busy but nothing for real fans
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