What film did you watch last night?

Sean34 · 11 May 2020 at 14:06

Carry on Matron (1972)

"A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital. They assume disguises and infiltrate the hospital, but everything doesn't go according to plan."

Wizzfizz · 11 May 2020 at 14:10

Warrior

7/10

Not a huge fan of Hardy, but he was decent in this and was well worth the watch. Can tell he was bulking up in this film to play Bain in Batman.

ZXSpectrum · 11 May 2020 at 14:17

Sean34 said:
Carry on Matron (1972)

"A gang of thieves plan to make their fortune by stealing a shipment of contraceptive pills from Finisham maternity hospital. They assume disguises and infiltrate the hospital, but everything doesn't go according to plan."

Quality movie!

I am a big fan of Norman Wisdom movies which may not have ages well but are still funny to watch and I honestly prefer them to newer comedy movies. I used to love the St Trinians, Will Hay, Arthur Askey and others of the same era. Simpler comedy for simpler times.

Begbie · 11 May 2020 at 14:33

Calm With Horses

Solid movie, well acted and a great story. 7/10

Only a 7 as I'd never watch it again. Highly recommended.

TurtleTwo · 11 May 2020 at 17:14

Mr Jack said:
The Last Jedi

An easy 10/10.

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Sean34 · 11 May 2020 at 17:25

ZXSpectrum said:
Quality movie!

I am a big fan of Norman Wisdom movies which may not have ages well but are still funny to watch and I honestly prefer them to newer comedy movies. I used to love the St Trinians, Will Hay, Arthur Askey and others of the same era. Simpler comedy for simpler times.

I know what you mean. I intend to watch most of the "Doctor" movies over the next week. It's been a while since I last saw any of them, but I always enjoyed watching them as a kid.

First up: Doctor in the House

Efour · 11 May 2020 at 22:02

The platform. 9/10 for sheer weirdness.

Ok. That. Was. Different.
The Panna cotta is the message....
I think I need to rethink my life, clearly I'm striving for level 6 when the true meaning of life is a lot lower.

2StepSteve · 12 May 2020 at 02:12

Batman Begins (2005)

Been a while since I last watched this, and my opinion still stands that it the best execution of a Batman film. Brilliant cast, cinematography, score. A great film. I can't fault it.

arc@css · 12 May 2020 at 02:32

2StepSteve said:
Batman Begins (2005)

Been a while since I last watched this, and my opinion still stands that it the best execution of a Batman film. Brilliant cast, cinematography, score. A great film. I can't fault it.

+1

After having seen the film I recall immediately watching it over again! There aren't many films I can think of where that's happened.

aoaaron · 12 May 2020 at 07:44

arc@css said:
+1

After having seen the film I recall immediately watching it over again! There aren't many films I can th

2StepSteve said:
Batman Begins (2005)

Been a while since I last watched this, and my opinion still stands that it the best execution of a Batman film. Brilliant cast, cinematography, score. A great film. I can't fault it.

Completely agree. Very underrated film, overshadowed by the Dark Knight.

That scene on the mountain where he says your father was to blame was amazing. Their entire relationship was so beautiful but flawed as master and pupil.

One of the best if not the best origin stories of this comic book-movie era.

And as you said cinematographically, every scene seems to ooze class in one shape or another.

I also liked Rachel Dawkins as the love interest lol..

BillHicksRIP · 12 May 2020 at 12:29

Fear Itself on iPlayer. A compendium of clips from horror movies with narration over the top talking about fear itself. Was transfixed and creeped right out. Nice idea and execution.

scrivz69 · 12 May 2020 at 13:13

Greed. It was enjoyable and a great pee take of sir Phillip green. 8/10

Nitefly · 12 May 2020 at 20:38

Van Hellsing (2004)

This is by far away the funnest film I’ve seen in a long time. It’s absolutely wonderful to see the old school ‘universe’ presented in a way that is focussed on actual fun. The guy playing Dracula is absolutely brilliant - such epic ham!! Hokey CGI is to be expected but.... mostly... it’s actually pretty good?! If not good, then spot on for the vibe they are going for. Definitely benefits from a cartoony aesthetic. The scope of sets, locations and stunts is also vast and impressive.

The weakest point by far is the plot with the ‘duplication of an event seen earlier in the film’ but meh.

If you like the fun side of all things ‘that go bump in the night’ and like things being goofy then you could do a lot worse than this I think. Underrated, I’d say!

7.5/10

Terminal_Boy · 12 May 2020 at 21:08

The Frame (2014)

2 hours and 7 minutes of your life that you’ll never get back.

Art house toss of the first order.

IvanDobskey · 13 May 2020 at 09:17

Terminal_Boy said:
The Frame (2014)

2 hours and 7 minutes of your life that you’ll never get back.

Art house toss of the first order.

Hadn't heard of this one before. Sounds interesting from the details on IMDb, might give it a go

Malevolence · 13 May 2020 at 18:11

Under the Skin.

I'm still trying to figure out what the hell I watched. One thing I do know for certain though, Scarlett Johansson is fit as ****.

SixTwoSix · 13 May 2020 at 18:18

Malevolence said:
Under the Skin.

I'm still trying to figure out what the hell I watched. One thing I do know for certain though, Scarlett Johansson is fit as ****.

It's a little vague now but I seem to remember at the time thinking I preferred her with clothes on after watching this.

These days, I'd take her clothed or naked, not that fussy anymore.

Sean34 · 13 May 2020 at 18:22

The Bank Job (2008)

"Martine offers Terry a lead on a foolproof bank hit on London's Baker Street. She targets a roomful of safe deposit boxes worth millions in cash and jewellery along with a treasure trove of dirty secrets."

Enjoyable enough.

The_Arbiter · 13 May 2020 at 22:33

The Platform (netflix exclusive)
6/10

Got Netflix for a month as a friend said i'd like it. Watched trailer on youtube and had to watch it.

It's about not caring about those below you, and despising those above.

Enjoyed it, but the score represents my feeling towards it.

DrToffnar · 14 May 2020 at 10:30

Nitefly said:
Van Hellsing (2004)

This is by far away the funnest film I’ve seen in a long time. It’s absolutely wonderful to see the old school ‘universe’ presented in a way that is focussed on actual fun. The guy playing Dracula is absolutely brilliant - such epic ham!! Hokey CGI is to be expected but.... mostly... it’s actually pretty good?! If not good, then spot on for the vibe they are going for. Definitely benefits from a cartoony aesthetic. The scope of sets, locations and stunts is also vast and impressive.

The weakest point by far is the plot with the ‘duplication of an event seen earlier in the film’ but meh.

If you like the fun side of all things ‘that go bump in the night’ and like things being goofy then you could do a lot worse than this I think. Underrated, I’d say!

7.5/10

100% this. It is absolutely dreadful in all the best ways possible. Been a defender of it for years.