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Getting ready for the next one Godzilla vs. Kong
What film did you watch last night?
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Without spoilers please - but is Lee Majors in it and does he write the theme tune / sing the theme tune?
great film
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Haven't seen it, but he's credited on IMDB
Godzilla minus one:
Negatives out the way
The lead character is a dick imo. Obviously stems from the beginning on island(no spoilers), I do warm to him but not enough given length of film.
Some CGI is a bit ropey.
some really daft moments.
Positives
so gripping, draws you in considering its a foreign film.
some special effects i found my jaw dropping.
the final battle was on the edge of my seat.
the movie score is immense
the sound effects had my sub going nuts
But all in all I loved the film. one of the best movies ive seen in a while, i would give it 9.5, but chopping it to 8.5 because of the lead character is a dick.
could watch it over n over
Negatives out the way
The lead character is a dick imo. Obviously stems from the beginning on island(no spoilers), I do warm to him but not enough given length of film.
Some CGI is a bit ropey.
some really daft moments.
Positives
so gripping, draws you in considering its a foreign film.
some special effects i found my jaw dropping.
the final battle was on the edge of my seat.
the movie score is immense
the sound effects had my sub going nuts
But all in all I loved the film. one of the best movies ive seen in a while, i would give it 9.5, but chopping it to 8.5 because of the lead character is a dick.
could watch it over n over
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The Fall Guy (2024) - 6/10
It would have been good as a quirky romance or as a tribute to the Hollywood stuntman or as an action comedy caper, but trying to combine all three just didn’t work for me.
The pacing is poor with a slow start and long run time, the plot is ridiculous and isn’t really that engaging and the fun action scenes are spoiled by cutting away too frequently.
The cast and acting are great and the stunts are explosively entertaining but it lacked cohesion and overall, I was quite disappointed.
It would have been good as a quirky romance or as a tribute to the Hollywood stuntman or as an action comedy caper, but trying to combine all three just didn’t work for me.
The pacing is poor with a slow start and long run time, the plot is ridiculous and isn’t really that engaging and the fun action scenes are spoiled by cutting away too frequently.
The cast and acting are great and the stunts are explosively entertaining but it lacked cohesion and overall, I was quite disappointed.
The Fall Guy 7/10. I thought it was good and quite enjoyed it. It was a little cheesy but it's that type of movie. The cast was great and the stunts was superb too. Definitely worth at least a once off as Gosling and Blunt were quite funny in their relationship. The story is corny but it does the job if you switch off and enjoy.
Arthur the King - surprisingly pretty good. I love a good companion movie and no better setting that a Extreme adventure race. It has been adapted by Hollywood but has not strayed too much from the true story. Mark is pretty solid, as well as his crew. 7.5/10
Yes he in it and so is the theme. He doesn't sing it live if that's what your expecting but it plays and I know he did sing the original.
Arthur the King - surprisingly pretty good. I love a good companion movie and no better setting that a Extreme adventure race. It has been adapted by Hollywood but has not strayed too much from the true story. Mark is pretty solid, as well as his crew. 7.5/10
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Currently re watching the reboot/remake trilogy ready for the forth instalment next weekend.
Still a good film and the CGI stands the test of time for the most part.
7/10
Currently re watching the reboot/remake trilogy ready for the forth instalment next weekend.
Still a good film and the CGI stands the test of time for the most part.
7/10
the iron claw, really enjoyed this one, about a wrestling family in the 80s, never heard of them as enjoyed the wrestling in the late 90s early 2000s as a youngster, the film really got dark in the 2nd half, some tragic scenes, 7/10
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The Land of Saints and Sinners (Netflix)
Surprisingly good "assassin takes on one more job before retirement" thriller based in Ireland and starring Liam Neeson amongst others.
Think it benefits hugely by not being made or set in the USA so there is some actual depth to it, developed characters etc
Surprisingly good "assassin takes on one more job before retirement" thriller based in Ireland and starring Liam Neeson amongst others.
Think it benefits hugely by not being made or set in the USA so there is some actual depth to it, developed characters etc
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Watched Superbad for the first time last night. How did I miss this gem of a movie!
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The Fall Guy (2024)
Not as funny as it thinks it is and for a film about a stuntmen there are too many scenes with nothing of any real interest going on, since the plot is so paper thin in the first place.
Probably a lot of in jokes or references if you work in the film industry that aren't going to land for the majority of the audience. Aaron Taylor Johnson is a bit wasted and isn't in the film enough to warrant third billing.
More disappointing is it's The Fall Guy in name only and bears no resemblance to the TV series, save for the truck and character names. And you've go on to wait for the mid credits scene to get your Lee Majors and Heather Thomas fix.
On the plus side the the action is good, the soundtrack is decent and Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt do have decent chemistry together.
Overall probably a 4/10 but I'm going to give an extra point because RG is so so handsome. (Yes I'm a straight man)
5/10
Not as funny as it thinks it is and for a film about a stuntmen there are too many scenes with nothing of any real interest going on, since the plot is so paper thin in the first place.
Probably a lot of in jokes or references if you work in the film industry that aren't going to land for the majority of the audience. Aaron Taylor Johnson is a bit wasted and isn't in the film enough to warrant third billing.
More disappointing is it's The Fall Guy in name only and bears no resemblance to the TV series, save for the truck and character names. And you've go on to wait for the mid credits scene to get your Lee Majors and Heather Thomas fix.
On the plus side the the action is good, the soundtrack is decent and Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt do have decent chemistry together.
Overall probably a 4/10 but I'm going to give an extra point because RG is so so handsome. (Yes I'm a straight man)
5/10
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Check out Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared for some proto Apatow entourage comedy.
Nice will check it out. Thx
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Highlander - Not seen this for what must be 20+ years and if you like over the top music/explosions and the illogical destruction of the surrounds that would make Micheal Bay proud then oh boy this is one for you 
I'd forgotten just how 80s this film is.
Im not really a fan on remakes of old films but this is calling out for one, the backstory makes it.
I'd forgotten just how 80s this film is.Im not really a fan on remakes of old films but this is calling out for one, the backstory makes it.
Highlander - Not seen this for what must be 20+ years and if you like over the top music/explosions and the illogical destruction of the surrounds that would make Micheal Bay proud then oh boy this is one for you
Im not really a fan on remakes of old films but this is calling out for one, the backstory makes it.
Who could they cast these days?
It isn't easy finding actors with the skill to play a Scottish character with a French/American accent and an Spanish/Egyptian character with a Scottish accent.