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Sputnik (2020) - Not bad for a Russian film, well shot and acted, story isn't bad either
What film did you watch last night?
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I saw most of this the other day and enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I seem to be developing a habit of watching half to three-quarters of a film, and then not returning to it at all/or anytime soon - even if I quite enjoy it...
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Did a Zoolander and Zoolander 2 double bill. Really interesting re-watching Zoolander, now that it's an "old" film - feels pretty bizarre/trippy in a contemporary context, which I liked. Sequel does a good job of capturing the same vibe too but with modern subtext, which is cool.
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I'm not sure it's worth going back, it's one of those good one time watches, the ending was okay, not great not terrible
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I watched this again recently as well and would agree, such a great film.
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Im thinking of ending things - Junk, im either not intelligent enough to get or it really is just pretentious drivel. About 30 minutes too long but it does have some interesting moments, but none of it is answered.
One for students to dissect in there art study's but in reality it all means f all
One for students to dissect in there art study's but in reality it all means f all
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Unknown Origins (Netflix)
This is a weird one.
A serial killer is posing bodies as superheroes.
The film centers around a comic book shop owner teaming up with a cop to investigate the murders.
Summing it up, imagine your local amateur dramatics puts on their version of Batman....
What is amazing about this film is they appear to have dodged the Marvel and DC lawyers - their characters get mentioned enough in it and, indeed, have an important role in the film!
Is it worth watching? I'd says so. Certainly if you fancy a slightly different spin on the superhero genre.
Notable mentions (this WILL contain spoilers):
This is a weird one.
A serial killer is posing bodies as superheroes.
The film centers around a comic book shop owner teaming up with a cop to investigate the murders.
Summing it up, imagine your local amateur dramatics puts on their version of Batman....
What is amazing about this film is they appear to have dodged the Marvel and DC lawyers - their characters get mentioned enough in it and, indeed, have an important role in the film!
Is it worth watching? I'd says so. Certainly if you fancy a slightly different spin on the superhero genre.
Notable mentions (this WILL contain spoilers):
The cosplaying chief of police - that is just... weird.
The last 20 minutes of the film has just been ripped straight out of Batman and doesn't even pretend otherwise!
The last 20 minutes of the film has just been ripped straight out of Batman and doesn't even pretend otherwise!
I had added this to my list but wasn't entirely sure from the trailer if it would be any good. I think I might skip it though and perhaps save it for a day where I'm bored and can't find anything else to watch lol
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Gave up halfway through - just couldn't stand the thought of spending any more time with it. Weird for sure, but entertaining to watch?...no. Shame. Lead actress seems excellent though, in fact they were all very good. Just so unwatchable.
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Nighthawks. Little bit hammy, but what to expect with the staring cast. Liked the way it ended, and the way it depicted New York as being a total **** hole. I thought the leading review on IMDB was a little bit over generous, most of it just couldn't, wouldn't happen.
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Knives out.
Not a bad movie by any means, some good twists in the movie. Only thing grated on me was Daniel Craig’s annoying southern accent.
7/10 for me.
Not a bad movie by any means, some good twists in the movie. Only thing grated on me was Daniel Craig’s annoying southern accent.
7/10 for me.
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I had exactly the same sentiments. Its certainly in the 'art' category if films. It must have struck something because I'm still thinking about it. Very odd.
My wildest theory is that the janitor was dying and it was all an hallucination and reliving his life experiences pre death.
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Grandmaster (2013)
The cinematography in this is out of this world, each frame can be hung on a wall, the martial arts is like a dance but too much editing for my liking, too many quick cuts and at times hard to tell. It was still good though and it was operatic at times which the music too is a reflection of that. Fight scenes were dancing and
After the movie I looked up Kermode’s review and apparently there was an original cut that is 25mins longer. Now that I think about it makes sense because the movie is quite patchy, at times it jumps back and forth with flashbacks and I am unsure what I was watching on the timeline of the story.
Good film but not the director’s best work, may be the original edit is better.
ps, this is the 2nd movie I’ve seen this week where they mix Mandarin and Cantonese dialogue in the same conversation yet the characters have no problem understanding each other as if they are speaking the same language. The other one was Ip Man 4.
The cinematography in this is out of this world, each frame can be hung on a wall, the martial arts is like a dance but too much editing for my liking, too many quick cuts and at times hard to tell. It was still good though and it was operatic at times which the music too is a reflection of that. Fight scenes were dancing and
After the movie I looked up Kermode’s review and apparently there was an original cut that is 25mins longer. Now that I think about it makes sense because the movie is quite patchy, at times it jumps back and forth with flashbacks and I am unsure what I was watching on the timeline of the story.
Good film but not the director’s best work, may be the original edit is better.
ps, this is the 2nd movie I’ve seen this week where they mix Mandarin and Cantonese dialogue in the same conversation yet the characters have no problem understanding each other as if they are speaking the same language. The other one was Ip Man 4.
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The Princess Bride
A few moments ("there are consequences when a woman lies") have aged poorly, but mostly this is a film that just looks better and better with time. A true masterpiece of parody and satire that is also the best of the genre it pokes fun at.
10/10
A few moments ("there are consequences when a woman lies") have aged poorly, but mostly this is a film that just looks better and better with time. A true masterpiece of parody and satire that is also the best of the genre it pokes fun at.
10/10
The Matrix - 10/10
Seemingly impossibly blends gritty vulnerability with bombastic action. There is a really excellent and frightening villain presence with the sentinels and the agents. The mere concept is also top notch. Very good indeed, holds up amazingly well.
The Matrix Reloaded - 6.5/10
This and the latter film suffer from the fact that Neo is already in god-mode. Lots of fight scenes of little consequence and no real sense of dread. The film jumps the shark at the end with Neo and the sentinels, which still doesn’t really make sense IMO. Good reveal with the architect. Watchable but lacks the dread and coolness of the original. Morpheus is also really tedious.
The Matrix Revolutions - 5/10
This film feels extremely long. It’s rather dull. Barely any Matrix in it!!! Lots of unimportant characters. Boring fight scenes that obviously copy tricks seen in the original. Goofy robot suits. Smith going into full cartoon mode at the end with the silly battle.
Very lop-sided and it is only the first one that is truly great.
Seemingly impossibly blends gritty vulnerability with bombastic action. There is a really excellent and frightening villain presence with the sentinels and the agents. The mere concept is also top notch. Very good indeed, holds up amazingly well.
The Matrix Reloaded - 6.5/10
This and the latter film suffer from the fact that Neo is already in god-mode. Lots of fight scenes of little consequence and no real sense of dread. The film jumps the shark at the end with Neo and the sentinels, which still doesn’t really make sense IMO. Good reveal with the architect. Watchable but lacks the dread and coolness of the original. Morpheus is also really tedious.
The Matrix Revolutions - 5/10
This film feels extremely long. It’s rather dull. Barely any Matrix in it!!! Lots of unimportant characters. Boring fight scenes that obviously copy tricks seen in the original. Goofy robot suits. Smith going into full cartoon mode at the end with the silly battle.
Very lop-sided and it is only the first one that is truly great.