[Closed] 2018 Films , and we're off...

Finished 'the square' last night on Netflix. What a curious film full of questions and thoughtful moments. I would suggest it's worth a watch

TBH, feeling very non-plussed about most Hollywood offerings ... as they are all ultra bland.  I hate the endless Marvel / DC comics stuff ... they are all the same story just with more characters i them.

Mission Impossible left me cold ... I just found it trite with very cliche  in the book ... and a wafer thin attaempt at a story.

Lots of bangs and crashes so great for 16 year old boys ...

Looked last night, as the Meerkat voucher was in the offing.  BlackKKlansmen not on round here ...

 BlackKKlansmen not on round here …

Too late, it did the rounds about a month ago. Shame, I missed it too.

Agree on the Hollywood films. Apart from The Incredibles 2, which was just fantastic fun. Oh and Deadpool 2.

I like watching the Marvel stuff with my son, but wouldn't bother otherwise.

This year needs a Three Billboards.

Black 47 might be worth a viewing.

This year needs a Three Billboards.

I thought that was this year?

Last film I watched was 'The Man from Mo Wax' a documentary about James Lavelle. Was interesting, but could've definitely been a bit shorter. Was good watching in the cinema tho.

I thought that was this year?

Blimey, yeah January 2018! It's been a great year! 😆

I tried to hate Rampage but couldn't.

Bruce Willis in the remake of Death Wish was weird though.

I was going to see Venom (this was where Spiderman got interesting) this Friday but the reviews have really put me off. It sounds like the film company destroyed it and left the best bits on the editing floor. However, I am looking forward to seeing First Man and Bad Times at El Royale.

I tried to hate Rampage but couldn’t.

Same for Jumanji for us - even my notoriously fickle wife liked it...and the kids thought it was brilliant!

I tried to hate Rampage but couldn’t.

I watched that last night - silly but great fun!

Good to see Negan from Walking Dead - just a shame he didn't have Lucille with him!

"Sorry to bother you" - a film for all the family.

I watched Apostle on Netflix, the other day. It was alright, but pretty forgetful, except for one particularly grim scene. Imagine the original Wicker Man, made my the people who brought us Saw, Hostel and other such modern nastyrama.

Will most probably go and see the Nicolas Cage vehicle Mandy. Pretty patchy lead actor who has been in some absolute stinkers, this one might suit his stilted style!

Enjoyed the new Halloween film. A couple of daft plot points in the middle aside this delivers a decent updating/sequel to the 40 year old classic.

Has a little bit of Terminator 2 about it.

Well shot and directed with a strong turn in violence and suspense.

Saw the new Halloween last night, really enjoyed it. Some good call backs to the original film & a really enjoyable 3rd act.

A prayer before dawn, 99p rental on itunes at the moment.

Watched Black 47 the other night.

good film, quite a brutal tale highlighting the attitude of english landlords at the time of the potato famine in Ireland.

Worth a watch I'd say. A suitably dark film, measured and unpolished.

I really rate Hugo Weaving as an actor, he tends to go for quite interesting roles, outwith LOTR and Matrix..

Saw Bohemian Rhapsody at the Curzon in Clevedon over the weekend. The reason the cinema is mentioned is because its the oldest independent in the country. You can take drinks to your ancient velour seats and the bar is frequented by patrons throughout most films. This may have been a factor in people clapping, stamping and singing all the way through. Even a few dancing at the front and in the aisles.

The film is very involving and emotional, and a very good watch.

It was a fab night out!

I watched Bohemian Rhapsody last night, the first non-kids film I've watched at the cinema in over 3 years. My parents were Queen fans so their songs were always being played in the house and I still listen to the early stuff so I enjoyed the film. The music was great and the actors playing the member of Queen, especially Freddie, were amazingly convincing. I'm not there was much for non-fans, many things were conveniently changed or added for the film and the partying and Freddies sexuality were glossed over. I can't help thinking that Brian and Rogers versions suit their agenda.

There was no singing or dancing in the multiplex.

Saw 'The Hate U Give' last night. Very involving and draws you in.

many things were conveniently changed or added for the film and the partying and Freddies sexuality were glossed over. I can’t help thinking that Brian and Rogers versions suit their agenda.

Another vote for Halloween here. Not remotely scary and a couple of pointless side plots, but shot so well. A great homage to / continuation of the first one with some great shots that hark back to other films in the series. Nice to see The Shape return to form.

Well easy going choice was venom fitted the on in the next 10mins on the way back from town yesterday but messy but some fun effects and a bit of mild peril

Took Jr to see Venom on the weekend. Was much better than I expected. Only the big CGI fight near then end was a bit crap, but overall a decent, fun Marvel film and Tom Hardy was excellent.

I left Venom alone. Might give it a go now after these couple of reports.

It's a millions times better than Antman & the Wasp!

Boooo!

Watched Alpha last night. Well rated and good reviews, but I wasn't convinced from the description it'd be for me to be honest. Thought it'd be a bit half arsed.

Pleasantly surprised. It's actually well done. 'coming of ice-age' movie, about a young hunter cut off from his tribe, befriending a wolf. Kept me watching anyway. I enjoyed it.

Anyone seen Portaloo.....I mean Peterloo yet?

Oh my Lordy. Todays DVD release means 2018 just got awesome.

The Last Sharknado: It's about time…

Fin, the protagonist of the film, resorts to time travel in order to prevent the first sharknado from happening. Guided by the desire to bring his family back to life, Fin fights notable figures from different time periods such as cowboys, dinosaurs, and knights. There is no telling when Fin will pop up along the time line. He must do everything possible to bring his family back, even if it means changing history.

Good grief - I have a mate into his crappy B movies.

Oh.

Seen Hereditary now. Wish I'd seen it at the cinema, in silence and darkness, but you don't get that at cinemas really do you -would've been brilliant, as it's pretty different and freaky.

As it was, saw it on my telly with a chatty lady (well, it was in the middle of finding out I had hereditary problems of my own. lol.) in 2 sittings. So couldn't really engage with it. Still decent though.

Can't decide if Widows is worth a cinema visit.

Possum looks like it is, but is only on one day round here, then it's on streaming services.

Yeah Widows looks like it might be ok and will be interesting to see how Steve McQueen does blockbuster.

Got round to watching The Girl on the Train last night .

Strange watch but Emily Blunt is good as an out of control alcoholic.

Widows - classic Lynda la Plante done via a skilled film maker.

Slow build up and slightly too much sub plot aside - this is a decent heist turned on its head picture. Strong performances and some superb cinematography make it all worth while.

Not completely convinced about one particular plot point, but there is plenty of depth and engagement to the story.

I particularly enjoyed Colin Farrell's character, and his Dad played by an ageing Robert Duvall. (Who I haven't see in a long while.)

Also, on Netflix very much worth watching - The Land of Steady Habits with Ben Mendelsohn, and a great supporting cast. If you want a pre-xmas wry downer with thick black humour, this is your ticket.

I wish Suspiria would turn up at my local!

The Land of Steady Habits with Ben Mendelsohn, and a great supporting cast. If you want a pre-xmas wry downer with thick black humour, this is your ticket.

Sounds interesting, I must give that a watch. I really like Nicole Holofcener's other films but they can't usually be described as downers.

Yeah, it's a fair hike from Enough Said.

Blackkklansmen.  tough to watch at times, but great film. quality soundtrack too.

Watched Apostle last night (netflix exclusive).

Bit wickerman, bit general horror. Probably a 7/10.

I rented Deadpool2 off Sky the other day, I lasted about 13mins..

What a crock.

The Bill Murray Stories. Saw it Saturday night at Liverpool Film Festival. Very interesting and uplifting. Does he do random things realising 10 minutes of his time can give someone a life enhancing experience and they can centre him to “normality”?  Interesting character in world on banal celebrities.

Oh, big fan of Bill Murray.

New film is it?

Deadpool2... What a crock

Odd, so you liked the first one and hated the (first 14 minutes of) the second one??

Bikebouy

As far as I know it is. Think it was first UK showing.

Overlord last night, in the comfy reclining odeon luxe seats.

it's quite intense watching it at the cinema. The soundtrack carries it along well.

Silly film though, but well done.

Mrs Wookie didn't get on with it.

Odd, so you liked the first one and hated the (first 14 minutes of) the second one??

Yeah, I didn’t like the graphic Coke fulled degrading scenes.. that start about 3mins in and continue to ... well I don’t know... I turned it off.

I enjoyed the first Deadpool, graphic I know but it started off mild enough for me to be engaged in it.

Thanks for the Bill Murray update, that’s one I will look out for.

As ever, am a bit behind here as much of  my film watching takes place on flights, of which I've had a few recently. Also, as ever, I pick dreadful films to watch on flights!

Mission Impossible Fallout - the usual popcorn silliness, but the franchise is feeling very tired now.

Rampage - The Rock gives good film but this was a bit of a mess really.

The Meg  - Stath and a big shark! What's not to like. Oh, apart from it feeling like it was edited by Edward Scissorhands and it was clearly made to satisfy the Chinese market in a way that made it feel stilted to me.

Avenger Infinity War. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz