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Didn't read nickc's post in case of spoilers.. but just got back from
JOKER..
lived up to , no, exceeded my expectations. Utterly brilliant, much darker than I thought it was going to be. Just upped the disturbingness from start to finish. Totally absorbed - so much so that I yelled WOAH! at one point then realised I'd done it out loud 😆
Might go see that one again with the girlfriend as she couldn't make it. My son really liked it too. Don't think we've talked that much about a film in the car afterwards.
Only thing, and I blame Cougar for this, as there's no way I would've noticed - teal and orange! Nearly every single scene! Aside from that the cinematography is gorgeous.
Just read nickc's post now and don't know what he's on about. Clearly a character study of a descent into madness, nothing to do with superheroes. The links into the Batman story were well done.
Each to their own though eh 🙂
WOAH
Did the same at what I assume was the same point.
– teal and orange! Nearly every single scene! Aside from that the cinematography is gorgeous
Nowt wrong with teal and orange. It's very much from the cinematography pallette.
Tonight hopefully.
The links into the Batman story were well done.
I thought they were obvious, cynical, and un-necessary. I found out after seeing it that the director is the guy behind the Hangover films. Who has said "You can't make comedy anymore, now that every-one is woke" Which probs goes a long way to explain Joker.
How many films get discussed in a general movies thread and also have 3 dedicated threads? It's got something 🙂
[i]the director is the guy behind the Hangover films[/i]
Not seen them.
Not seen them
Don't bother.
Pain and Glory with Antonio Banderas, great film covering love, addiction, decline of your powers. European cinema at its best. Saw it a few weeks ago so it may have passed from the cinema. One for thinking over rather than crash, bang, wallop.
Is this a movie ?? I’m not sure 🤯
Anyway..
Just watched The Day Shall Come. Feel as if I've been hit in the face with the hammer of obvious by really nice people.
Watched Terminator Dark Fate at the weekend, enjoyed it way more than I did Joker.
Next up on Thursday it's Zombieland 2...
Saw Terminator: Dark Fate last night and came away thinking meh. Visually very impressive but kind of rips up the first two films in the first 5 mins, not what I was hoping for. Also, the premise is a bit ridiculous (no spoilers). Arnie was good value and the interaction with Hamilton was good but overall a bit of a letdown.
shaun the sheep: Farmageddon. its a banger.
Just made the trip to see the Irishman in a cinema before it hits Netflix.
Actually quite disappointed. The talent involved doesn't really make it on to the screen.
Decent performances as you would expect but the script is just lacking a dynamic. Scenes and emotions just don't connect. Has a TV movie vibe about it with little flair or craft. I also found it somewhat confusing too.
I had dialed my expectations down because of the fact this film is a meditation on age as much as anything. And actually that's the most successful bit - I really enjoyed the last hour where things start to wind down rather than the 'gangster' scenes which felt clumsy and lacking direction.
I didn't have a problem with the de-aging. I think too much has been said about so you have a tendency to focus on it but actually I thought it was quite an achievement - if not perfect.
Music, camerawork and editing are all pegged back.
De-Niro and Pesci come out on top, with Pacino not really adding much in my opinion but I think this is the fault of the script.
Certainly not the last great film of the decade I thought it would be!
(I think I will post this review over on the Netflix thread too.)
Just watched Gemini Man.
Very wierd to see Will Smith standing next to digitally de-aged Will Smith. A good enough brain off romp.
Angel has Fallen was better.
Le Mans 66 was pretty good entertainment.
Le Mans 66 was pretty good entertainment.
As a cinema punter, I agree. As a car/racing nerd, I was pulling my teeth out....
Saw zombieland 2, which was more of the same as the first one. This is not a bad thing.
I have enjoyed "Charlie's Angels" a lot but on the other side, I am waiting for the next Marvel movie after the endgame.
I decided to wait a few weeks to watch The Irishman at home, it’s just too long for me at the cinema.
De-Niro and Pesci come out on top, with Pacino not really adding much in my opinion but I think this is the fault of the script.
I’m not surprised, Pacino often gets lumped in with the best, but for me he’s not quite in the same league. He was great in ‘Once upon a time’ though.
Being a big fan of animation, I’m looking forward to seeing this.. and the music score is most excellent..
Went down to Somerset for granddaughters seventh birthday, we planned on doing something with her and her (11yo) sister on Saturday afternoon ... cue dismal weather! Little Lily's choice was to go see Frozen 2!! Bryony the 11yo has been posting a few pics of cars on her instagram of late so when I spotted Le Mans 66 on the posters, I asked her if she wanted to see Frozen or that <points to poster> ..... the look on her face said everything! Result! She loved it, I loved it, Tracey and Lily loved Frozen. Bryony is now looking forward to visiting Haynes Motor Museum with her dad soon!
Just back from watching Knives Out. Very enjoyable. Star-studded Jonathan Creek style who dunnit. Very cleverly written, great showing from Daniel Craig in particular. Well worth a watch
Finally got to see Le Mans 66 tonight. Loved it. Had afew 'racing scene cliches' but still a great film, Bale and Damon were fantastic.
New Bond trailer
New Bond trailer
That takes the spoiler trailer to new heights of ridiculousness. They've let us watch probably all the best stunts, the best bond-tech surprises, pretty much lays out the entire plot (yes, I know Bond movies pretty much all have the same plot).
It looks good fun, but I'd advise anyone wanting to watch it to avoid the trailer like the plague.
First of a series of three lovecraftian adaptations.
At last! I’ve seen The Lighthouse at the cinema. Erm, pretty awesome really. In a WTF kind of way 😊
Lighthouse looks great.
Have you seen Bait Dez?
Nope, not seen Bait, it's not on locally anywhere.
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote is on at the cinema I went to last night. Might go see that.
(oh yeah, sort of 2020 related, Force Majeure was on TV the other day, remade as Downhill, which is out. Force Majeure was fab)
Movie buffs don't dispair.. looks some new films have been moved to streaming platforms early for rental.
Trouble is £15.99 for a 48hrs is ridiculous.
They've missed a trick here.
Invisible Man too.
Recently watched Portrait Of A Lady On Fire which was excellent. Managed to get 3 months free on Mubi last month (currently 7 days) and have to say the curated selection of films they have had has been fantastic!
ooh, bumped 🙂
Have you seen Bait Dez?
Er, yes, I have now. I didn't like it, for a number of reasons.
Portrait of a Lady was good. Very moody 🙂
Er, yes, I have now. I didn’t like it, for a number of reasons.
Hmm. I'm struggling to build the energy to see it. I have it under BFi player.
I just thought it was like someone's 6th form project movie. All the affectations - like the scratches on the negative, just so pretentious. A very unfulfilling experience.
Ah. Thanks.
Too much stuff to watch so good to be selective.
Bump.
Just watched The Old Guard. Based on a comic, a different take on immortality. Loads of impressive fight scenes, think Matrix choreography rather than Michael Bay style nonsense. Highly recommended.
What else are people watching?