Film reviews - old and new

[Jakhog1]

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Watched it a couple of years back and agree with a lot of the above.

Your Pacino reference isn’t something I’ve ever thought about but I definitely see what you mean now you say it. I’m thinking older Pacino (Lefty in Donnie Brascoe’ or any given Sunday) as opposed to young Michael in the first Godfather.

Lefty is a great example, never thought I would use Adam Sandler and Pacino in the same sentence but that's the vibe I was getting when watching it. Uncut gems caught me off guard as I was not expecting much.

[JimBHibees]

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I think it’s clear from the dialogue that one of the themes of the film is a subtle critique about racial stereotypes generally. When the ‘you know what i mean?’ hyper aggressive juror keeps returning to what ‘these people’ are like and what ‘these people’ do. It was right in the middle of McCarthyism at the time so filmmakers tended to be careful about politics.

Especially when the juror from another country guessing a part of Europe pulls him up about it. Definitely a racial element to the jurors dialogue in the film

[matty_f]

Watched Trainspotting again last week, what a film that is. One of my favourites, the soundtrack is incredible.

It was Jobs on Friday night, about Steve Jobs. Good enough movie, good cast and didn’t paint him as a saint.

[K-Zazu]

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Watched Uncut Gems on Netflix last night, Adam Sandler in a more serious role than his usual comedies and have always put it off as he is in it, tell you what though he was brilliant in it, just shows you with the right role and story he can comfortably pull it off, reminded me of Al Pacino in parts, the story is about a Jewish Diamond Dealer who over the course of the movie makes bad decisions one after another, it was a pretty tense and stressful ride watching it and fair play to the directors for drawn any kind of emotion out of it, solid movie for me and better than some of the guff that is Oscar nomitated

Uncut Gems is one of the best films I’ve ever seen, great film.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Civil War - excellent film. After what happened after the last US election you could of wonder at the possibilities

[marinello59]

Watched The Fabelmans yesterday while travelling. Given the subject matter I’m gutted now I didn’t see it on the big screen when it came out . A slightly fictionalised account of Spielbergs own childhood at times it’s uncomfortable to watch but never less than compelling. Well worth investing a couple of hours in.

[Dmas]

Went to see a quiet place day one this morning since I’m off work, wasn’t terrible but much preferred the original 2 films

[Dmas]

Finally managed to sit long enough to watch Oppenheimer, well worth all the hype I really enjoyed it didn’t even feel like 3hrs really well told story

[JimBHibees]

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Finally managed to sit long enough to watch Oppenheimer, well worth all the hype I really enjoyed it didn’t even feel like 3hrs really well told story

Yes thought it was brilliant

[Scouse Hibee]

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Finally managed to sit long enough to watch Oppenheimer, well worth all the hype I really enjoyed it didn’t even feel like 3hrs really well told story

Saw it in the cinema, thought it was superb.

[Dmas]

Enjoyed Axel F today, big fan of Beverly hills cop and was worried about this being really bad but I liked it had a nice bit nostalgia for a fan with a decent enough story it’s not a patch on the first 2 of course but enjoyable enough

[hibsbollah]

Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15

[easty]

Anyone watched Late Night With The Devil?

Been meaning to for a while but not got round to it.

[The Modfather]

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Anyone watched Late Night With The Devil?

Been meaning to for a while but not got round to it.

I enjoyed it and generally not a horror fan, though it’s more psychological than scary. Think the 1970s talk show setting was a new take and it was well done.

[McD]

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Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15

Hardly ever see an 18 rating these days, and at the same time, you hardly see a PG now, most of which seem to be rated at a 12

[patch1875]

Watching Get Carter today think it was on at the weekend. Still an amazing movie.

[BILLYHIBS]

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Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15

In space no one can hear you scream should be a warning 😀

[Hibby70]

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Went to see Alien-Romulus tonight. Really excellent, damn scary and just a wee bit ****ed up.

I remember when parental guidance certificates actually meant something. There is no way that should be a 15

I wasn't expecting it to be any good. But apart from the bit at the end with Kevin James I thought it was excellent.

[Dmas]

Watched Trap over the weekend Josh hartnett ‘thriller’ I thought it was absolutely brutal but my mrs and bro in law loved it they seem to be fans of the director M. Night Shyamalan, I’ve no idea who it’s is but either I didn’t get it or it was a terrible film with brutal acting

[Onceinawhile]

You don't know who m night shymalan is?

He's the director of the 6th sense, the village and is generally famous for 'twist' endings.

[easty]

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I enjoyed it and generally not a horror fan, though it’s more psychological than scary. Think the 1970s talk show setting was a new take and it was well done.

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Two films I'll sit and watch whenever they're on tv no matter how many times I've seen them before. The Descendants with George Clooney and Jojo Rabbit. Both absolutely brilliant!

[Dmas]

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You don't know who m night shymalan is?

He's the director of the 6th sense, the village and is generally famous for 'twist' endings.

I don’t no, I’ve seen the 6th sense enjoyed that great film, the village I’ve also seen wasn’t much of a fan but wasn’t terrible, to be honest I don’t really pay much attention to directors or that, sometimes I think it’s actually clouding judgement on the actual film, like in this case I believe this film was awful but my mrs and bro in law are unwilling to knock it due to them enjoying the guys previous films, that’s all well n good but every director has a howler in them I’m sure.

If you watch it and you think differently maybe you can come back and let me know what I’ve missed it almost feels like a spoof without much comedy behind it and advertised as a crime thriller

[Peanut Shaz]

Not a film review as such, but went to the National Theatre cinema screening of Prima Facie last night. An absolute acting masterclass from Jodie Comer.

[Hibby70]

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You don't know who m night shymalan is?

He's the director of the 6th sense, the village and is generally famous for 'twist' endings.

The problem is you watch his films knowing there's a twist and just spend the time trying to guess it. Although it didn't take long with the Village.

Unbreakable is bloody brilliant though - not the follow ups.

[Wilson]

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Not a film review as such, but went to the National Theatre cinema screening of Prima Facie last night. An absolute acting masterclass from Jodie Comer.

Great shout. Won an Olivier award and a Tony award for this role, although I've only seen her in the film 'Last Duel'.

Sounds like a good show.

[Peanut Shaz]

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Great shout. Won an Olivier award and a Tony award for this role, although I've only seen her in the film 'Last Duel'.

Sounds like a good show.

Apart from her superb performance, the play itself highlights the issues with the legalities, morality and prejudices in sexual assault cases.

[McD]

Seen the new beetlejuice last weekend… it was alright, wasn’t blown away. Saw every twist coming, not as good as the original. Even beetlejuice seemed subdued

[hibsbollah]

I saw The Day After Tomorrow for the first time last night on the tv. Hilariously bad to the point where i thoroughly enjoyed it. The dialogue was cheesy, stoyline complete nonsense, overblown pap, id kind of forgotten films like this got made 20 years ago.

[J-C]

Watched Deadpool v Wolverine last night, now I really liked the 1st two but this was a dragged out load of pish, 2 hrs of absolute nonsense.