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What film did you watch last night?
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John Wick 3 - 7/10
Good action film but in truth I think it was over-rated, over-hyped and over-long. Short on story and long on the fight scenes, some of which went on far longer than necessary - I know it's meant to be slapstick, but really how much punishment can someone take before they go down and stay down. And I wish someone had killed that
but unfullfilled.
And if people getting stabbed in the eye or branded makes you squeamish, there will be a few times you want to look away!
Actually had a headache by the time it finished.
Good action film but in truth I think it was over-rated, over-hyped and over-long. Short on story and long on the fight scenes, some of which went on far longer than necessary - I know it's meant to be slapstick, but really how much punishment can someone take before they go down and stay down. And I wish someone had killed that
annoying Arbitrator woman
And if people getting stabbed in the eye or branded makes you squeamish, there will be a few times you want to look away!
Actually had a headache by the time it finished.
I don't think that's necessary. It's not tricky putting something in spoiler tags and is generallly a cool thing to do.
Can you give more detail of what you didn't like.
Bushwick - 6/10
I was expecting a full-on cheesy sci-fi style movie and yes, in places it felt like a budget film but overall, the acting was decent and the story, despite being overall a flimsy scenario was actually ok.
Not one I'd avoid watching but don't go into it expecting too much.
John Wick 3 - 4/10
I really enjoyed the first 2 films despite being a little outlandish at times, however, this takes it to a whole new level.
I was completely bored with the repetitive fight scenes and moves, as mentioned above, they went on for far too long and my wife fell asleep halfway through. No story, just action action action.
Very disappointing
I was expecting a full-on cheesy sci-fi style movie and yes, in places it felt like a budget film but overall, the acting was decent and the story, despite being overall a flimsy scenario was actually ok.
Not one I'd avoid watching but don't go into it expecting too much.
John Wick 3 - 4/10
I really enjoyed the first 2 films despite being a little outlandish at times, however, this takes it to a whole new level.
I was completely bored with the repetitive fight scenes and moves, as mentioned above, they went on for far too long and my wife fell asleep halfway through. No story, just action action action.
Very disappointing
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Triple Frontier - 7/10
I liked the fact that the story was not quite what I was expecting (I hadn't seen any trailers), but wish there had been more focus placed on building and developing the characters. Thought the acting was pretty good though. The Metallica song, For Whom the Bell Tolls, was really well placed in the film.
I liked the fact that the story was not quite what I was expecting (I hadn't seen any trailers), but wish there had been more focus placed on building and developing the characters. Thought the acting was pretty good though. The Metallica song, For Whom the Bell Tolls, was really well placed in the film.
This and by it's nature it's to trigger peoples interest in going to see the films being talked about.
Exactly, I come in here to find films to watch so spoilers would stop me reading this thread.
Watched John Wick 3 last night, certainly has a few moments to make you wince
. Not the best in the series but a good film to enjoy a beer and turn your brain off, liked the tongue in cheek nature of it as well near the end to add a bit of humour to the non-stop violence.6.5 / 10
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Man it's crazy how bad a trailer can make a film look. But I really enjoyed this, shockingly I thought everyone played their roles well.
Will Smith was a great genie, and although Jaffa is very different I find him less comical and more menacing compared to the animated version.
Cgi was impeccable apart from the magic carpet rides but then you just knew they would be hard to pull off.
Its easy to say it's not as good as the animation but I think its definitely up there.
Man it's crazy how bad a trailer can make a film look. But I really enjoyed this, shockingly I thought everyone played their roles well.
Will Smith was a great genie, and although Jaffa is very different I find him less comical and more menacing compared to the animated version.
Cgi was impeccable apart from the magic carpet rides but then you just knew they would be hard to pull off.
Its easy to say it's not as good as the animation but I think its definitely up there.
Godzilla King of the Monsters 8/10
Dark room, sound up (would be better with a decent setup) but easily up there with Kong for monster movies.
Effects are well done, sounds great and story is pretty good too. Acting is well done especially by the girl from Stranger Things, very good actress.
My only issue, and i know it's a film about giant monsters is how unrealistic the flight combat is. We're talking jets flying within 100 meters of targets to fire missiles, but luckily, it's a very tiny issue.
Dark room, sound up (would be better with a decent setup) but easily up there with Kong for monster movies.
Effects are well done, sounds great and story is pretty good too. Acting is well done especially by the girl from Stranger Things, very good actress.
My only issue, and i know it's a film about giant monsters is how unrealistic the flight combat is. We're talking jets flying within 100 meters of targets to fire missiles, but luckily, it's a very tiny issue.
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We had to switch this off after about half an hour
Just couldn't care less about any of the characters or what they were doing. Special effects looked good though I guess.
Bumblebee
Probably the best of all the Transformers films imo, fantastic graphics (Cybertron scene was ace) and fight/action scenes I could actually tell what was happening (thanks to Bay not directing). Still cliched and tropey, but fun enough with a bit of heart.
7/10
Probably the best of all the Transformers films imo, fantastic graphics (Cybertron scene was ace) and fight/action scenes I could actually tell what was happening (thanks to Bay not directing). Still cliched and tropey, but fun enough with a bit of heart.
7/10
No problem, the story was poorly though-out with scenes which made no sense like Jean already having "Phoenix" powers in Apocalypse yet now getting them in space (amplified I know), the ending which seemed tacked on (possibly due to Cpt Marvel), the script being poor, the actors bar Magneto/Xavier seemingly being uninterested, especially Chastain who is a much better actor than the role and definitely Laurence who couldn't even be bothered to get fully made up anymore hence the godawful Mystic makeup. The director seemed to be unsure of what they wanted to achieve, the CGI was adequate but looked half-done in places etc etc.
As I said, it felt like no-one involved cared about the film.
We enjoyed it, it's bumblebee so who wouldn't, but it just didn't fit with the previous films timelines at all which bugged me.
I believe it was a soft reboot and disregards any previous Bayformers movies. If they can continue with the same light hearted style and toned down action/cgi scenes, i'll happily watch more.
Yep, no complaints from me retconning all the old ones
Yup - kill them all with fire! It's a hard job to make Transformers dull, but Bay managed it.
The Guilty 9/10
I kept flicking by this when browsing through Netflix, but, last night I stopped and let it play the trailer/clip. I was hooked straight away and had to watch the whole movie.
Normally I don't like films with subtitles, but, this was really good. Tense and gripping. And it leaves you with a lot to think about after it ends.
A Danish film and it's a must watch.
I kept flicking by this when browsing through Netflix, but, last night I stopped and let it play the trailer/clip. I was hooked straight away and had to watch the whole movie.
Normally I don't like films with subtitles, but, this was really good. Tense and gripping. And it leaves you with a lot to think about after it ends.
A Danish film and it's a must watch.