What film did you watch last night?
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Man of Honour
It is a great film, just two people and dialogue - Reminded me of the kind of back and forth between Julie Delpie and Ethan Hawke in the Before Sunrise series of movies from the 90s (also worth watching).
The Black Phone - 7.5/10
Watched this this afternoon, what a great film. Horror based, but a good thriller too. Creepy, loads of tension and the odd well done jump scare.
I think this'd be up your street @SixTwoSix and other horror fans
Watched this this afternoon, what a great film. Horror based, but a good thriller too. Creepy, loads of tension and the odd well done jump scare.
I think this'd be up your street @SixTwoSix and other horror fans
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Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) - 4/10
Yet more dinosaurs in a specially designed area get loose and cause havoc for the humans, but this time, there’s a dual plot approach about averting ecological disaster.
The chase scene was great if a bit silly and the dinosaurs looked good as did the variety of settings they were in, but the whole film was a jumble of illogical action, terrible writing and bad dialogue.
The re-introduction of old characters was a waste, the final escape was a bit of a farce and although there were some really good moments in there, they were outweighed by so many silly or poor design choices.
Entertaining enough, but it never came close to matching the magic of the original.
Yet more dinosaurs in a specially designed area get loose and cause havoc for the humans, but this time, there’s a dual plot approach about averting ecological disaster.
The chase scene was great if a bit silly and the dinosaurs looked good as did the variety of settings they were in, but the whole film was a jumble of illogical action, terrible writing and bad dialogue.
The re-introduction of old characters was a waste, the final escape was a bit of a farce and although there were some really good moments in there, they were outweighed by so many silly or poor design choices.
Entertaining enough, but it never came close to matching the magic of the original.
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So I’m currently watching Blade Runner on Amazon Prime, who the **** thought it was a good idea to put Deckard voice over in the movie? This is the first time I’ve watched it on this platform but may well be the 20th time ever watching the movie in total, yet the first time ever encountering these VOs. Im only 30 minutes into the movie and it completely wrecks the atmosphere in the parts it’s been placed and feels completely unnecessary.
You are watching the theatrical version. The studio interfered and forced Ridley Scott to add a voice over, which Harrison Ford hated so much that he did it deliberately badly in the hope it wouldn't be used. The studio execs thought they knew best and used it anyway.
You've must have previously watched the Director's Cut or Final Cut, which does not have the voice over and a darker and more ambiguous ending, along with a couple of small extra scenes.
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Thanks for the tip off, didn't realize there was a new film. Used to love beavis and butthead
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Well, you learn something new every day. I’m glad that Ridley and Harrison knew better and the VO was cut, Amazon need to mention it’s the theatrical version though, I won’t be watching this version again, that’s for sure.
It went into theatres like that and that's how everyone (including myself) originally saw it. The film's box office performance was pretty lacklustre, but it became a cult classic and the later versions came out with VHS and DVD releases that removed the voice over.
This one is better than the last movie, to me anyways. Yea, not many seem to know its about.Thanks for the tip off, didn't realize there was a new film. Used to love beavis and butthead
It's on Paramount+Thanks for the tip off, didn't realize there was a new film. Used to love beavis and butthead
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Seized. One of Scott Adkins lesser known films. Surprisingly bad given it's directed by Issac (Undisputed 3) Florintine.
It feels rushed, just like Florintines last few films actually. I hate to say it, but Adkins could do with being in a really good film right about now.
It feels rushed, just like Florintines last few films actually. I hate to say it, but Adkins could do with being in a really good film right about now.
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Beavis and Butthead do the Universe - for fans 8/10, for everyone else 3/10 - I've been a huge fan since the MTV days nearly 30 years ago and was never expecting this movie to happen! It follows a very similar arc to the original film i.e "a miscommunication leads B&B into unforeseen shenanigans while they remain oblivious to the carnage they cause" and, like the original within 5 minutes I was laughing so hard I was struggling to breathe. The pace does die off around the middle third but overall, as a fan, it was really enjoyable and I'll definitely watch it again.
For those who aren't diehard fans the animation is basic, the story in fanciful at best, the music is OK but the 2 leads characters are just so unlikeably dumb I can see it getting frustrating to watch.
The Man From Toronto - 2/10 - I like both Hart and Harrelson but this a massive dud. Harts schtick doesn't work and Harrelson is very clearly walking through this for a pay day and nothing else. Even a Kaley Cuoco cameo can't save this.
For those who aren't diehard fans the animation is basic, the story in fanciful at best, the music is OK but the 2 leads characters are just so unlikeably dumb I can see it getting frustrating to watch.
The Man From Toronto - 2/10 - I like both Hart and Harrelson but this a massive dud. Harts schtick doesn't work and Harrelson is very clearly walking through this for a pay day and nothing else. Even a Kaley Cuoco cameo can't save this.
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@ianh - Did you finish "Man From Toronto"?
I got to 40mins and had to switch off.
Totally agree...awful.
I got to 40mins and had to switch off.
Totally agree...awful.
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@ianh - Did you finish "Man From Toronto"?
I got to 40mins and had to switch off.
Totally agree...awful.
Yeah sadly, it didn't get any better and I wondered how much of my life I've wasted finishing films which were very obviously crap from the start but I thought I stick out til the end just incase and so I could give a honest opinion on it.