Spec me some films

TNGL · 19 Apr 2018 at 00:48

I'm going to be flying for 4 hours each way and would like some movie recommendations from OcUK's finest movie nerds to keep me entertained.

Favourite films include The Theory of Everything, The Imitation Game, Sully and The Bank Job. Generally not a fan of romantic films or comedies, although Pineapple Express got a good laugh out of me. Prefer thrillers, historical, biographical and action (although nothing too far-fetched, e.g. Jason Statham beating up 24 people at the same time).

Any recommendations?

I've got the Darkest Hour down so far.

jcr · 20 Apr 2018 at 22:09

eddie the eagle was surprisingly enjoyable.

jsmoke · 20 Apr 2018 at 22:11

The Darkest hour and Eye in the sky.

TNGL · 20 Apr 2018 at 22:38

jcr said:
eddie the eagle was surprisingly enjoyable.

I watched the trailer and I'm dubious but I'm going to give it a go seeing as you've said it was surprisingly enjoyable.

jsmoke said:
The Darkest hour and Eye in the sky.

The Darkest Hour is already on the list and I've watched Eye in the sky already (it was fantastic).

My list so far (including backup films) is:
The Darkest Hour
Eddie the Eagle
Dunkirk
War for the Planet of the Apes
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Sicario

jsmoke · 20 Apr 2018 at 22:44

Come and see is a pretty deep WW2 film.

x-st · 20 Apr 2018 at 23:10

Molly's Game

Merlin5 · 21 Apr 2018 at 01:44

Captain Phillips

Lartyconshayo · 21 Apr 2018 at 08:38

Primer

cheesyboy · 23 Apr 2018 at 10:18

Love a good Neo-noir / crime thriller:

Driver
Inside Man
Collateral
Training Day
Nightcrawler

Hades · 23 Apr 2018 at 13:11

Maybe a few episodes of Air Crash Investigation.

Diddums · 23 Apr 2018 at 13:21

Based on what you've enjoyed, the Big Short and Spotlight. Both true stories and both very good. The Big Short changed my opinion of Steve Carrell completely. Couldn't stand the guy before.

Diddums · 23 Apr 2018 at 13:22

Oh and Hacksaw Ridge is absolutely phenomenal.

doodah · 23 Apr 2018 at 14:47

Can't go wrong with Heat :cool:

LackyT · 23 Apr 2018 at 15:37

Darkest Hour and Dunkirk pair very well (I re-watched Dunkirk after seeing Darkest Hour in the cinema)

Agree with @Diddums - Big Short does a great job of keeping Wall Street interesting. Hacksaw Ridge is also an awesome WW2 film.

The Bank Job -> The Town, No Country For Old Men and Heat (also Den of Thieves, but watch Heat first)
Sully -> Captain Phillips, Bridge of Spies and Flight

Skillmister · 23 Apr 2018 at 16:29

I really enjoyed Gold the other night. Thought McConaughey was spectacular

Zeebedy · 23 Apr 2018 at 17:33

Philadelphia. Classic.

Warbie · 23 Apr 2018 at 17:37

If you haven't seen them - Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Gattaca, The Talented Mr Ripley.

MookJong · 24 Apr 2018 at 12:29

Patriots Day

Talasour · 24 Apr 2018 at 12:30

Have you seen American Sniper?

dl8860 · 24 Apr 2018 at 12:39

The Departed
Rush
Mad Max: Fury Road
Sicario
How to train your dragon - best surprise I ever had at the cinema, second one was decent too