stevoz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Ian McP said: Balibo's director Bob Conolly has a new film out The Dry https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/dec/31/the-dry-review- Guardian gave it * * * * next on my list at a real cinema It looks very good..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kukynas Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 one of those you don't wanna watch but than you are glad you did 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Forgot to mention this the other night but I watched another 'ignored movie' from my collection. I've ignored it for so long, it was a DVD! Aussie director Alex Proyas "Dark City". Very stylish, well produced movie that doesn't always make sense but was very enjoyable all the same. Special effects were quite stunning for the time it was made (1998).....but soundtrack is a little dated now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocool Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I watched a few of the new movies Amazon had on offer and were previewed on the "New movies" coming thread. "Bliss" Weird man... I didn't like it. It's a mix of things put together that look cool and yet explains nothing. No point really. Greenland: Yeah, I liked this one a lot, a bit of Armageddon and Deep Impact with good effects without straying too much into the impossible. It's a stretch, for sure, but still, enjoyable. The effect of the smaller asteroids hitting is truly dramatic. I care a lot: It's ok, pretty disturbing in the way the elderly are portrayed in the justice system. When you have a bad guy vs. bad guy situation you really don't know who to root for. In my case, none of them were charismatic enough to gain my sympathy (empathy?), at least not a la Ocean's 11, 12, 13, 8, where the bad guys had style at least. Coming 2 America: Fun. A trip down to memory lane with most of the actors of the original. The ones who weren't were unfortunately deceased already, or very busy. But it's a sequel, and predictable at that. Still, could be worse. Good to see all familiar faces from 30+ years ago. Cheers, Alberto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Last night I watched "Red Sparrow" on Bluray......a stylish spy thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and our own Joel Edgerton. I read some reviews which said it was more style over substance but I thought the substance was pretty good despite a few flaws. I enjoyed it a lot. Great audio and visually stunning in parts. Fans of architecture will enjoy this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 41 minutes ago, stevoz said: Last night I watched "Red Sparrow" on Bluray......a stylish spy thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence and our own Joel Edgerton. I read some reviews which said it was more style over substance but I thought the substance was pretty good despite a few flaws. I enjoyed it a lot. Great audio and visually stunning in parts. Fans of architecture will enjoy this! Yes, I enjoyed that too. If you like 'RS' ... you might like Luc Besson's "La Femme Nikita" and "Anna", Steve. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 52 minutes ago, andyr said: Yes, I enjoyed that too. If you like 'RS' ... you might like Luc Besson's "La Femme Nikita" and "Anna", Steve. Andy As well as Atomic Blonde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 14 hours ago, kukynas said: As well as Atomic Blonde Seen it.....loved it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 very good, I had low expectations but was positively surprised this one's funny but also tough, very tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 This evening I watched "Angels and Demons" which could qualify as an "ignored movie" that has been sitting unwatched in my collection for years. These movies have been delivering during my recent quest to 'unignore' them......this one left me underwhelmed. It could well be described as a 'Swiss cheese' movie..... Dan Brown doesn't deserve his fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esoterica Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 06/03/2021 at 3:30 PM, betocool said: Fun. A trip down to memory lane with most of the actors of the original. The ones who weren't were unfortunately deceased already, or very busy. But it's a sequel, and predictable at that. Still, could be worse. Good to see all familiar faces from 30+ years ago. I was bitterly disappointed by this. What a letdown for a much anticipated movie. The story was weak and basically a recycled script, with many of the exact same jokes and having most of the same actors was nostalgic, but also unnecessary. But they made it necessary by pretty much just making a different version of the original. Besides some funny lines from the barber shop guys, Leslie Jones and Tracey Morgan, I thought it was boring and lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 11 hours ago, stevoz said: This evening I watched "Angels and Demons" which could qualify as an "ignored movie" that has been sitting unwatched in my collection for years. These movies have been delivering during my recent quest to 'unignore' them......this one left me underwhelmed. It could well be described as a 'Swiss cheese' movie..... Dan Brown doesn't deserve his fortune. Steve, dig out this classic from 1986! The Name of The Rose, the original is the best, forget the TV series 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Old Man Rubber Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Apollo 11 on Amazon Prime Just jaw dropping - compelling from start to finish if you're of a certain age. I missed this when it was released for the 50th anniversary of the landings but I feel like I could leave it on a loop 24/7 and see something cool every time. https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-11-Todd-Douglas-Miller/dp/B07RCZ661R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 good action thriller I got mixed feelings about this one 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 marathon of oldies continues very good action thriller ok movie for late evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Last night I watched another 'ignored movie' from my collection......local 'thriller' "Red Hill" on Bluray. Yes, it was a bit of a thriller but also a black comedy if you ask me. I loved it.....a surprisingly entertaining little film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Deleted repeat post. Edited April 4, 2021 by stevoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Last night I finally checked out the latest 'Terminator' movie 'Dark Fate' on bluray. I had been looking forward to this one and as expected it delivered in terms of special effects, action (quite relentless!) and bombastic surround soundtrack. What it failed to deliver on was story......and any common sense this wrung out tome has left. Ultimately underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Last night I watched "The Doors: The Final Cut" extended version on bluray. Enjoyed it a lot.....it's a bit trippy and an interesting and accurate chronicle of the times.....amazing times! Kilmer is great I reckon, after awhile you forget it's him and just look at him as Jim. Good performance and a good movie.....and of course, great music. I love The Doors so it's a pity Morrison was such a self destructive idiot.....dead at 27, what a waste! Edited April 12, 2021 by stevoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukynas Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 after some time animated movie for kids even adults can enjoy, and I did... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Last night it was back to the blockbusters with "Wonderwoman" on bluray. I really enjoyed this one, strong female lead character and an ok story line.....this is after all a comic flick.....and excellent action, CGI effects and strong surround audio with gutsy LFE. I have seen a lot of Marvel stuff but maybe the DC Universe is worthy of more viewings......although I can't bring myself to sit through the shambolic Aquaman, from what I've seen and heard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocool Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I watched WW84 (Wonder Woman 84) the other night. It was ok, a bit cliché... or maybe it was the 80's being like that, I can't remember well. The story was ok-ish... like @stevoz said, a comic book flick. I personally think Marvel are doing a much better job, but to each their own I guess. I will have to find the will (and half a working day) to watch Justice League "The Snyder Cut". Cheers Alberto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_F Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 13/04/2021 at 10:59 AM, stevoz said: ....can't bring myself to sit through the shambolic Aquaman, from what I've seen and heard. I endured it and it was a shocker!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_F Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 11/02/2021 at 1:28 AM, kukynas said: This is one of my favourite movies which I seem to enjoy more with each viewing. I find Gary Oldman compelling to watch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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