What film did you watch last night?

sunama said:
I saw the Collector yesterday.
8/10.
The cat burglar is one of the most stealthy characters I have ever seen on film.
He was most stealthy than a cat, literally.
I saw The Collection first (ie. reverse order), but enjoyed them both.
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Glad you got around to seeing the first. I know a lot of friends who've seen the second without even being aware it's a sequel.

So many simple cringe moments in the first, the one that gets to me most for some reason is the pin on the telephone ear piece.
 
Lucy - 7/10 - I really enjoy Luc Besson films so I've probably rated this higher than most. It seemed to be a mash up of several other films and film styles which didn't always work or add to the clarity of a quite confusing story. However, I left the cinema mentally energised by the last 10-15mins although judging from the amount of confused people leaving the cinema I think the ending is probably too much for most. Scarlett Johansson did a reasonable job of showing her losing her humanity and Morgan Freeman was, well Morgan freeman, but I really enjoyed every second Min-sik Choi was on the screen (Old Boy). The special effects were decent although the CGI car race through through Paris was a weak point.

Overall while I enjoyed it I don't think it'll do well in the cinema, it's too difficult to understand and the ending will seem a bit "meh" to most I'd guess.
 
Randomly ended up watching (500) Days of Summer last night on Channel 4. I started watching the first 10 minutes out of idle curiousity and it just grabbed me. Ended up watching the entire thing :)

Really suprised. Far from the normal rom-com that I thought it was (probably more rom-black-com?). Emotionally draining at some points, mainly due to the fantastic chemisty between the leads.

8/10
 
ZombieFan said:
Randomly ended up watching (500) Days of Summer last night on Channel 4. I started watching the first 10 minutes out of idle curiousity and it just grabbed me. Ended up watching the entire thing :)

Really suprised. Far from the normal rom-com that I thought it was (probably more rom-black-com?). Emotionally draining at some points, mainly due to the fantastic chemisty between the leads.

8/10
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It's a romantic story that is actually romantic, rather than soppy. The term "romantic" is so watered down these days.
 
Domo said:
Jaws. Haven't seen it in years - Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw are just brilliant. Still not sure why chief Brody shouts no whistles though.
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Pretty sure a few scenes earlier you see him reading a book which says sharks are enraged by high-pitched noises or something similar?
 
Gravity - 8/10

A enveloping experience, even though it's ending and a pivotal mid-point moment were spoiled by all the clips shown around the time of the awards shows earlier this year.

Makes me wish I had seen it back in the cinema, IMAX even.
 
Insomnia

Part of the" Robin Williams has died so let's put films with him in on " season

Watched this a few times now and never disappoints. Great story, beautiful location, great reminder that Robin Williams was a decent actor in these creepy guy types of role and a very strong performance from Al Pacino. He really captured the descent into madness/desperation/Insomnia perfectly. Think they must have both really enjoyed having these roles.

Wasn't aware this was a remake so might seek out the original for a look.
 
Cleisthenes said:
I love films that are actually romantic AND well performed/good story etc. The 'Before...' films are the essense of that imho
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I assume you have watched 500 Days of Summer? Awesome movie. Romantic slant and cracking story. The fact that Zooey Deschanel is in it is a bonus. :cool:

Brilliant soundtrack too. The first time I watched it one of her indoors friends were round and they were settled down to watch this 'chick flick'. I grudgingly started to watch it and after 5 minutes I was hooked.

Of course, if you have seen it, all the above is irrelevant. :D

ZombieFan said:
Randomly ended up watching (500) Days of Summer last night on Channel 4. I started watching the first 10 minutes out of idle curiousity and it just grabbed me. Ended up watching the entire thing :)
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Absolutely agree.
 
Draeger said:
I assume you have watched 500 Days of Summer? Awesome movie. Romantic slant and cracking story. The fact that Zooey Deschanel is in it is a bonus. :cool:

Brilliant soundtrack too. The first time I watched it one of her indoors friends were round and they were settled down to watch this 'chick flick'. I grudgingly started to watch it and after 5 minutes I was hooked.

Of course, if you have seen it, all the above is irrelevant. :D



Absolutely agree.
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I actually haven't seen it, will have to be put on the list of films to watch with the girlfriend.

Thanks for the recommendation!
 
Cleisthenes said:
I love films that are actually romantic AND well performed/good story etc. The 'Before...' films are the essense of that imho
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If you haven't seen it... watch 'the girl next door'. It was advertised as being smutty and american pie-esque. In reality it was quite sweet and had a lot of heart :)
 
cockneys vs zombies

4-10

Terrible ending, few laughable moments but a bit shocking...

Always like watching Alan Ford on screen, reminds me of Snatch. ^_^
 
Blue Jasmine

Loved this film will have to give 8/10... I rarely go on to want to watch a film twice in the short term. Blanchett's performance was sublime.

Went on to watch a much earlier (1977) Woody Allen film.....

Annie Hall

Don't know why I never got too see this until now....this won 4 oscars back then, beating Star Wars as best picture:eek:
Fantastic loved this one too, this gets 8.5/10 for me....though it's no star wars!
 
Saving Mr Banks - magnificent. Right in the feels. 9/10

Locke - couldn't get past Tom Hardy's Rob Brydon does an Anthony Hopkins impression. Fell asleep. 5/10

Starred Up - heavy stuff, but well worth seeing. 8/10
 
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