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The Deepest Breath, a freediving documentary on Netflix. Heartbreaking but not unexpected in a sport as dangerous as this. 
What film did you watch last night?
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Never say never again.
the girlfriend put it on. probably the worst Bond film there is.
the girlfriend put it on. probably the worst Bond film there is.
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Just seen some of that earlier bout half way through, lacked quality, motorbike chase was poor and far fetched
When Eight Bells Toll (1971) 6/10
This film has one of the greatest titles, just sounds foreboding like something from The Omen! So, I thought I would give it a watch!
A spy thriller from legendary author Alistair MacLean. MacLean and Jack Higgins produced some iconic books in the sixties and seventies. Eight Bells stars Anthony Hopkins as a British Naval Officer investigating a series of hijacked ships. Watching the film just struck me as a movie for Hopkins to be considered as the next Bond (like Layer Cake was for Craig).
It's not bad. Nowhere as good as MacLean's Where Eagles Dare (1968) which is like Castle Wolfenstein starring two of the greatest actors of all time (Burton and Eastwood).
Hopkins is a great actor but as an action man; not convincing. This film ironically needed a Bond actor (Connery or Lasenby) to give it a grittier punch!
This film has one of the greatest titles, just sounds foreboding like something from The Omen! So, I thought I would give it a watch!
A spy thriller from legendary author Alistair MacLean. MacLean and Jack Higgins produced some iconic books in the sixties and seventies. Eight Bells stars Anthony Hopkins as a British Naval Officer investigating a series of hijacked ships. Watching the film just struck me as a movie for Hopkins to be considered as the next Bond (like Layer Cake was for Craig).
It's not bad. Nowhere as good as MacLean's Where Eagles Dare (1968) which is like Castle Wolfenstein starring two of the greatest actors of all time (Burton and Eastwood).
Hopkins is a great actor but as an action man; not convincing. This film ironically needed a Bond actor (Connery or Lasenby) to give it a grittier punch!
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Armageddon - 1998
Remember seeing this is the Cinema in Carlow, Ireland whilst visiting that side of the family.
I know it's a bit cheesy but it's just about in that era of the greats movie wise, maybe one of the last. Aerosmith who I love as well thrown in, and not just the main theme one either, watching it back.
Some great actors, Steve Buscemi plays a belter. And Liv Tyler in 1998
Gotta be a 9/10 for me.
Remember seeing this is the Cinema in Carlow, Ireland whilst visiting that side of the family.
I know it's a bit cheesy but it's just about in that era of the greats movie wise, maybe one of the last. Aerosmith who I love as well thrown in, and not just the main theme one either, watching it back.
Some great actors, Steve Buscemi plays a belter. And Liv Tyler in 1998
Gotta be a 9/10 for me.
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Watched the Deep Impact/Armageddon double bill yesterday, Deep Impact edges it for me, but aye Steve Buscemi's character
"I didn't know how old she was, honest", "it's ok the FBI are here for me", "errrr, just forget everything I said in that case"
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The prestige, very well made film, great cast
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Blood and Gold on Netflix. Solid 9/10 for me.
Unthinkable https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914863/
Very good performances by Samuel L. Jackson and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Not many punches pulled here.
Very good performances by Samuel L. Jackson and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Not many punches pulled here.
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Pretty much the pinnacle of superhero movies for me - i'm drawn in from the moment of the opening to the end credits and have always watched in a single sitting, that said, much harder to watch these days with limited time and a child around most of the waking hours
I've probably watched it 6+ times since it came out, including the 3.5 hour ultimate cut twice.
It's somewhat depressing how much of a mess Snyder made of this subsequent movies, 300 and Watchmen are classics and he should have killed it at DC, instead, he helped kill DC.
None of you seem to understand. I’m not locked in here with you. You’re locked in here with me!
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Bird Box (2018) - 6 / 10
A good premise for an interesting psychological horror but it doesn’t really dwell on the threat or pay off.
Bullock leads a strong cast with a great performance as an expectant mother with attachment issues, but the formulaic plot with the generic multicultural cast of survivors being picked off one by one makes it rather predictable.
The trauma of an unstoppable invisible force isn’t really looked, the inclusions of the possessed humans felt unnecessary at and the time jump removes any sense of tension or suspense, but does allow for some beautiful scenery.
The ending was ok if a bit too convenient.
A good premise for an interesting psychological horror but it doesn’t really dwell on the threat or pay off.
Bullock leads a strong cast with a great performance as an expectant mother with attachment issues, but the formulaic plot with the generic multicultural cast of survivors being picked off one by one makes it rather predictable.
The trauma of an unstoppable invisible force isn’t really looked, the inclusions of the possessed humans felt unnecessary at and the time jump removes any sense of tension or suspense, but does allow for some beautiful scenery.
The ending was ok if a bit too convenient.
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Isn't that the one with the 6r4 (souped up Renault 5) in it?
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Yes i believe it is, a red sporty one
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Just googled it, it's a turbo2 mid engine rwd not a 6r4.
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The Predator (2018)
What a disservice to the series. I could probably write a long essay on how poor it is, I wouldn't say it's really bad but it's so poor compared to how it could have been. I'm guessing they didn't have the budget?
What a disservice to the series. I could probably write a long essay on how poor it is, I wouldn't say it's really bad but it's so poor compared to how it could have been. I'm guessing they didn't have the budget?
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Have you watched Prey yet? Best Predator movie since 2.
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The Whale, thought it was excellent.
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Literally just looked where to watch it, seems like Disney+ is the only place currently.
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Big Dave down the pub said you can watch anything you want on the internet apparently.