Film reviews - old and new

[Oscar T Grouch]

Went to see Heretic today. Really good film, Hugh Grant was excellently sinister from about 5 minutes into his performance. Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East are also brilliant as the two sisters of the Church of Latter-day Saints in this claustrophobic thriller. Nice story that leads to a bit of an obvious conclusion in its theological musings but the plot is edge of the seat stuff. Graphic in gore in small manageable pieces, not too many jump scares but the directors/writers (Scott Beck & Bryan Woods creators of The Quiet Place) manage to keep the tension high throughout. Would recommend seeing it on the big screen just for the weird aspect close ups of HGs low key psychopathic face and to take in the excellent well designed set/s. Perfect length too at 1h 50m.

[Dmas]

Watching the joker …. Not getting it at all, first one was brilliant as well disappointing this is how they’ve followed it up

[HarpOnHibee]

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Watching the joker …. Not getting it at all, first one was brilliant as well disappointing this is how they’ve followed it up

Felt like character assassination. They built up an anti-hero in the first one then used the second one to bring him back down. Going in the musical direction was also a bizarre choice and makes it feel disconnected from the first movie.

[hibsbollah]

Went to see the new Clint Eastwood movie, Juror#2, it was fine, nothing special, but its clearly massively influenced by 12 angry men, a movie we’ve discussed on this thread before. Clint even lifted some of the dialogue

[hibsbollah]

Very much enjoyed Gladiator 2 last night, exactly what youd expect, a solid crowdpleaser. Keep an eye out for Matt Lucas in what had to be the best bit of casting ever. Also, it’s uncanny how much Pedro Pascal is morphing into Burt Reynolds. They are basically the same person.

[Dmas]

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Very much enjoyed Gladiator 2 last night, exactly what youd expect, a solid crowdpleaser. Keep an eye out for Matt Lucas in what had to be the best bit of casting ever. Also, it’s uncanny how much Pedro Pascal is morphing into Burt Reynolds. They are basically the same person.

We went to see it last night as well, really enjoyed it, Burt Reynolds spot is bang on as well 😂 love Pedro one of those famous fowk you’d love to have a pint with even thought you know absolutely nothing about them

I wanted to goto dominion we’ve never been before but it was sold out, couldn’t get seats together at the omni so ended up at the odeon, first time being there since I was a kid, tell you what that was an awful place seats to small and uncomfortable felt absolutely soulless too won’t be in a hurry back to that place

[The Modfather]

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Very much enjoyed Gladiator 2 last night, exactly what youd expect, a solid crowdpleaser. Keep an eye out for Matt Lucas in what had to be the best bit of casting ever. Also, it’s uncanny how much Pedro Pascal is morphing into Burt Reynolds. They are basically the same person.

Thought it was quite enjoyable in its own right. However it’s essentially just a remake of the first film plot wise and not in the same class as the original.

[BILLYHIBS]

The Outrun Saoirse Ronan a quirky wee movie about a recovering Alcoholic returning to Orkney from London to fight her demons another brilliant performance from the Ladybird actress worth a watch but wait until it is widely available on streaming platforms save your money for Gladiator 2

The Joker dearie me soo disappointing after the magnificent first attempt a wasted opportunity and money I love Hollywood musicals but this was not the time or the place

[easty]

I thought Deadpool and Wolverine was awful. Just a crap film thrown together with a poor story, just to get the 2 characters together.

[hibsbollah]

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We went to see it last night as well, really enjoyed it, Burt Reynolds spot is bang on as well 😂 love Pedro one of those famous fowk you’d love to have a pint with even thought you know absolutely nothing about them

I wanted to goto dominion we’ve never been before but it was sold out, couldn’t get seats together at the omni so ended up at the odeon, first time being there since I was a kid, tell you what that was an awful place seats to small and uncomfortable felt absolutely soulless too won’t be in a hurry back to that place

I do like the Dominion, very comfy seats. We saw G2 at the cameo, still my favourite Edinburgh cinema, cosy wee great bar and friendly vibe.

[McD]

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I thought Deadpool and Wolverine was awful. Just a crap film thrown together with a poor story, just to get the 2 characters together.

I liked all the cameos, humour was good but the storyline is weak/excuse for the 2 of them, as you said

[Dmas]

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I do like the Dominion, very comfy seats. We saw G2 at the cameo, still my favourite Edinburgh cinema, cosy wee great bar and friendly vibe.

Forgot about the cameo!

[hibee_girl]

Wicked is amazing

[Dmas]

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Wicked is amazing

Looking forward to seeing this, really wanted to see it on stage but never did

[silverhibee]

Decided to watch the latest Joker film, turned it off after about 30 minutes, it’s not a musical but it is a musical.

[The Modfather]

Tried to watch Megalopolis. Lasted 15 minutes before turning it off. Self indulgent, incoherent, nonsense!

[Oscar T Grouch]

If you want a decent Christmas movie to watch with all the family you won't go far wrong with "That Christmas", it's an animation starring Brian Cox as Santa. It has everything you want in a Christmas film, good fun, jokes, a wee pull on the heart strings, a smidgin of peril and of course a happy ending. Available on Netflix UK

[HibbyDave]

Went to see wicked. Decent film but around 1 hour too long.

[Sloop67]

I was channel hoping last night trying to find something to watch when I spotted Commando was on Film4 . It's completely ridiculous and over the top but it's great fun

[Dmas]

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I was channel hoping last night trying to find something to watch when I spotted Commando was on Film4 . It's completely ridiculous and over the top but it's great fun

One of my favourites, I was allowed to watch this when I was far to young and have loved it since saw it was on after kindergarden cop the other night of film 4

[Onceinawhile]

Rocky balboa is on itv 4.

Of the 6 rocky films it's top 5. But the training montage and the fight are awesome. The fact it was filmed in from of a proper fight crowd that went mental for him is even better.

[matty_f]

Have mentioned movie night at home a few times on this thread, last couple of choices have been Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, both of which I've seen but not for many years and I had completely forgotten just how good they are.

They really are terrific examples of cinema done superbly well.

[BILLYHIBS]

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Have mentioned movie night at home a few times on this thread, last couple of choices have been Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, both of which I've seen but not for many years and I had completely forgotten just how good they are.

They really are terrific examples of cinema done superbly well.

Stuck in the middle with you Steelers Wheel

What do they call a quarter pounder in Paris ?

Where’s my Dad’s watch ?

Quality

[Smartie]

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Stuck in the middle with you Steelers Wheel

What do they call a quarter pounder in Paris ?

Where’s my Dad’s watch ?

Quality

I heard that Tarantino blew the whole music budget on Stuck in the Middle with You - which is why all the other songs on the soundtrack are relatively unknown. He just felt he had to have that song for that scene so was happy for everything else to be as cheap as possible.

Cracking soundtrack too.

Some great stuff online about the incredibly subtle Easter eggs in the film, alluding to who the rat is.

[hibsbollah]

A Muppet Christmas Carol.
Michael Caine’s finest role and a genuinely great adaptation. What a film.
Merry Christmas everyone.

[BILLYHIBS]

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A Muppet Christmas Carol.
Michael Caine’s finest role and a genuinely great adaptation. What a film.
Merry Christmas everyone.

👍

Merry Christmas H

[BILLYHIBS]

Just watching Zulu on BluRay

Surprised it wasn’t on this year

Quality

[Aldo]

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Just watching Zulu on BluRay

Surprised it wasn’t on this year

Quality

It was on C4 on Boxing Day!

Agree it’s quality film.

[Scouse Hibee]

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Just watching Zulu on BluRay

Surprised it wasn’t on this year

Quality

It was 👍

[Hibs Go Bragh]

Watched Toy Story 3 for the first time in a long time.

The story, visuals, characters, the suspense at the end and the jokes are all spot on.

These Pixar films are all 100 times better than any critically acclaimed oscar winning movie imo.

Utter genius!