I really like Prey. I'd class it in 2nd, after the original, with Badlands a close 3rd.
What film did you watch last night?
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The only thing that spoils it, is the godawful demented whale noise, every time you see any enemy sub.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (at the cinema)
A survivor of a murderous rampage goes on her own murderous rampage against those who wronged her. This release takes the two previously released films and combines them into a single 4 and a half hour epic, with an intermission (!).
Outstanding. I remember seeing this at the cinema and being a little cynical at how stylised it was. Now, with the benefit of the passage of time, it’s aged like fine wine. There is pretty much nothing else like it: slick, furious and unfathomably cool.
That’s mostly in respect on Part 1 of course, the bulk of which is pretty much perfect, polished off with its GOAT soundtrack. My only niggle is the drop in pacing immediately prior to the ‘final showdowns’, presumably to ramp-up tension but this feels laboured on repeat viewings.
Part 2 remains a slow and indulgent dialogue-heavy affair but knowing what to expect, I could enjoy and savour its strengths. It’s understandable that people were disappointed with this after Part 1 set such a high bar.
This new release restores ‘full colour’ to the hyper-violent sword fight that was black and white in the original UK release, and includes a much longer and welcome animated section showing more of a memorable but previously fleeting character. Other violent footage has been added including one notable moment where the Bride is shown to be particularly cruel in a way only inferred on previous viewings. All of this makes it the very best way to view the film(s).
I’ll drop two quotes here which go so ****ing hard that they are also GOATed in my imaginary book of epic film dialogue:
10/10 - This is ‘event cinema’ and you absolutely should make the time to go. Grab a large popcorn and prepare to wear a massive grin as the carnage unfolds in all its gory glory
A survivor of a murderous rampage goes on her own murderous rampage against those who wronged her. This release takes the two previously released films and combines them into a single 4 and a half hour epic, with an intermission (!).
Outstanding. I remember seeing this at the cinema and being a little cynical at how stylised it was. Now, with the benefit of the passage of time, it’s aged like fine wine. There is pretty much nothing else like it: slick, furious and unfathomably cool.
That’s mostly in respect on Part 1 of course, the bulk of which is pretty much perfect, polished off with its GOAT soundtrack. My only niggle is the drop in pacing immediately prior to the ‘final showdowns’, presumably to ramp-up tension but this feels laboured on repeat viewings.
Part 2 remains a slow and indulgent dialogue-heavy affair but knowing what to expect, I could enjoy and savour its strengths. It’s understandable that people were disappointed with this after Part 1 set such a high bar.
This new release restores ‘full colour’ to the hyper-violent sword fight that was black and white in the original UK release, and includes a much longer and welcome animated section showing more of a memorable but previously fleeting character. Other violent footage has been added including one notable moment where the Bride is shown to be particularly cruel in a way only inferred on previous viewings. All of this makes it the very best way to view the film(s).
I’ll drop two quotes here which go so ****ing hard that they are also GOATed in my imaginary book of epic film dialogue:
10/10 - This is ‘event cinema’ and you absolutely should make the time to go. Grab a large popcorn and prepare to wear a massive grin as the carnage unfolds in all its gory glory
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I use a VPN and have a US Amazon account. You can apparently watch it for free with Ads on Roku USA.
Many thanks, will have a look into it.
Went to see number 4 randomly and really enjoyed it!
The Woman in Cabin 10 4/10 Below average
From the opening few minutes where a Guardian reporter accepts an invite to write a positive article regarding obscenely rich people, I didn't hold out much hope. All the rich people where like cacricatures of rich people (predominantly obnoxious) almost like a Guardian reader had created each of the passenger characters 
Decent actors were criminally underused but run time was a factor. I have an awful crush on Kaya Scodelario
Decent actors were criminally underused but run time was a factor. I have an awful crush on Kaya Scodelario
A Nightmare On Elm Street - 8/10
I was terrified of watching this all the way through when I was a kid. Having now put my man pants on, it wasn’t so bad. The first kill does stick in my mind though. It’s still very visceral and disturbing.
What’s also disturbing is how little Nancy’s dad seems bothered by his wife’s skeletal corpse being dragged through a bed into Freddy’s world…
I’ve bought the whole 4K set to watch and this one looked really impressive, though in doing so it did undo some of the good work of the effects work a little, such as the stairs scene and when Freddy’s on fire.
Also, as of now, has one of my favourite horror film quips:
‘You don’t need a stretcher up there, you need a mop!’
I was terrified of watching this all the way through when I was a kid. Having now put my man pants on, it wasn’t so bad. The first kill does stick in my mind though. It’s still very visceral and disturbing.
What’s also disturbing is how little Nancy’s dad seems bothered by his wife’s skeletal corpse being dragged through a bed into Freddy’s world…
I’ve bought the whole 4K set to watch and this one looked really impressive, though in doing so it did undo some of the good work of the effects work a little, such as the stairs scene and when Freddy’s on fire.
Also, as of now, has one of my favourite horror film quips:
‘You don’t need a stretcher up there, you need a mop!’
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Thanks, ill give it watch.
2000 Metres to Andriivka - 8/10
The second documentary about the Ukranian war from the team that did 20 Days in Mariupol.
20 days was a tough watch, showing the start of the war from the civilian pov, with gut wrenching scenes of loss and grief.
2000 metres is now from the front line soldiers pov, with levels of stress and traumatisation not conveyed on celluloid since Saving Private Ryan, made that more poignant since its rl. War in FPS HD
The second documentary about the Ukranian war from the team that did 20 Days in Mariupol.
20 days was a tough watch, showing the start of the war from the civilian pov, with gut wrenching scenes of loss and grief.
2000 metres is now from the front line soldiers pov, with levels of stress and traumatisation not conveyed on celluloid since Saving Private Ryan, made that more poignant since its rl. War in FPS HD
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Kingpin (1996)
Not as good as There's Something About Mary and it runs out of steam in the last third, but there's still a decent amount of laughs to be had.
6/10
Not as good as There's Something About Mary and it runs out of steam in the last third, but there's still a decent amount of laughs to be had.
6/10
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We watched Wake Up Dead Man last night and we all really enjoyed it.
Was the first time in years that we watched a film as a family where everyone scored it 8 or more.
Was the first time in years that we watched a film as a family where everyone scored it 8 or more.
Restless Natives (1985, remastered in 2021)
I'd completely forgotten about this absolute gem of a movie.
I had it on VHS as a kid & virtually wore the tape out if I remember.
Set in 80's Scotland, it's a comedy, action, love story, feel good movie about two young lads. Fed up of being skint, they start holding up tourist coaches in the Highlands of Scotland & become famous for their antics & Robin hood tendencies.
Made on a budget, but to me that just adds to it's charm. Fantastic soundtrack by Big Country that really fits the film ( arguably worth watching for this alone) & some belting one liners from an era gone by, when British comedy wasn't so PC & lives were much simpler.
I didn't realise it's become a cult classic, hence I guess why it’s been remastered.
Well worth the watch. Definitely GF & wife friendly.
A solid 8/10
I'd completely forgotten about this absolute gem of a movie.
I had it on VHS as a kid & virtually wore the tape out if I remember.
Set in 80's Scotland, it's a comedy, action, love story, feel good movie about two young lads. Fed up of being skint, they start holding up tourist coaches in the Highlands of Scotland & become famous for their antics & Robin hood tendencies.
Made on a budget, but to me that just adds to it's charm. Fantastic soundtrack by Big Country that really fits the film ( arguably worth watching for this alone) & some belting one liners from an era gone by, when British comedy wasn't so PC & lives were much simpler.
I didn't realise it's become a cult classic, hence I guess why it’s been remastered.
Well worth the watch. Definitely GF & wife friendly.
A solid 8/10
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Under Siege 2 (on Disney+)
The world’s most unlucky chef / navy seal ends up dealing with a terrorist takeover of a train that aims to hack a satellite weapon. Yes, really.
Pretty fun! The original is iconic but I think this sequel is actually better. Cheeky and then surprisingly brutal with a few deaths.
There is quite a lot of Segal running on top of a train so get used to that.
6/10 - drop two points if the concept alone sounds annoying to you.
The world’s most unlucky chef / navy seal ends up dealing with a terrorist takeover of a train that aims to hack a satellite weapon. Yes, really.
Pretty fun! The original is iconic but I think this sequel is actually better. Cheeky and then surprisingly brutal with a few deaths.
There is quite a lot of Segal running on top of a train so get used to that.
6/10 - drop two points if the concept alone sounds annoying to you.
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Master and Commander (on Disney+)
A British military vessel plays cat and mouse with a superior French ship around the coasts of South America, set during the Napoleonic Wars.
Great. This film is very narrow in scope, almost having more in common with ‘old submarine films’ than other modern historical dramas. There’s no romance, named villains or bombast. It’s merely follows some gentlemanly bros on a boat, swooning over the legend of Nelson.
It’s very polished, well-performed and quite ‘gritty’ (or should I say, ‘salty’). I also appreciate the attention to detail, such as with the sing-alongs. Far more effort has been put into it feeling authentic than cool.
9/10 - Perhaps ‘THE’ anti-Marvel film. Understated and all the more powerful for it.
A British military vessel plays cat and mouse with a superior French ship around the coasts of South America, set during the Napoleonic Wars.
Great. This film is very narrow in scope, almost having more in common with ‘old submarine films’ than other modern historical dramas. There’s no romance, named villains or bombast. It’s merely follows some gentlemanly bros on a boat, swooning over the legend of Nelson.
It’s very polished, well-performed and quite ‘gritty’ (or should I say, ‘salty’). I also appreciate the attention to detail, such as with the sing-alongs. Far more effort has been put into it feeling authentic than cool.
9/10 - Perhaps ‘THE’ anti-Marvel film. Understated and all the more powerful for it.
The Old Way (2023)
I honestly don't rate Nicholas Cage, and this didn't change that.
The story was basic, quite unrealistic as well the daughter, at the start you feel sorry for the bad guy, but then don't later. The bad guys were quite cliché.
That being said, and despite how badly this movie seems to be rated generally, I actually quite enjoyed it.
7/10
I honestly don't rate Nicholas Cage, and this didn't change that.
The story was basic, quite unrealistic as well the daughter, at the start you feel sorry for the bad guy, but then don't later. The bad guys were quite cliché.
That being said, and despite how badly this movie seems to be rated generally, I actually quite enjoyed it.
7/10
One of my favourites, didn’t know that there is a remaster, might have to watch it again!
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Richard Jewel (2019)
The true story of a man wrongly accused of planting the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Park bomb.
Great performance from Paul Walter Hauser and rock solid support from Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates and Jon Hamm. I have to amid to shouting at the TV a few times in frustration at how the FBI behaved towards Jewel. The cast alone is enough to make it worth watching and there aren't many Clint Eastwood directed films that suck, so it's easy to recommend.
7/10
The true story of a man wrongly accused of planting the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Park bomb.
Great performance from Paul Walter Hauser and rock solid support from Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates and Jon Hamm. I have to amid to shouting at the TV a few times in frustration at how the FBI behaved towards Jewel. The cast alone is enough to make it worth watching and there aren't many Clint Eastwood directed films that suck, so it's easy to recommend.
7/10