The Last Film Watched Thread .................continued again

[Kenny]

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[Guest]

Django Unchained - not that impressed with the film, way, way to long & only the scenes near the end provided me with some enjoyment. Great acting from Christophe Waltz & Samuel L Jackson played a good character but in the end, I wasn't that blown away. 7/10.

I'm sure others would of loved it & obviously it got nominated for awards because the Americans/Oscar voters love films addressing issues such as the one in the film, but sometimes I just think they see Tarantino directed it & just mark it up.

[westisbest]

Watched Skyline last night.

Pretty poor in fairness.

Only goos thing about it, was the delightful Brittany Daniel.

[rIck_dAgless]

cowboys and aliens - pretty darn good tubby fair

nice little cowboy film with a twist (though i can see where falling skies got some ideas from)

[Mind the windows Tino.]

I took the kids to a preview of Turbo on Saturday. Not all that impressed actually. It took way too long to get going and there was too much dialogue and not enough action for a film aimed at children. The kids were getting bored by the time something interesting happened and although the last 15 minutes are entertaining enough, it was all a bit of a let down by that point.

There are some funny moments, especially when the crows keep flying down and eating some of the snails, and the snail voiced by Samuel L Jackson is relatively amusing but that is about it. I keep waiting for the next great animated kids film but the quality recently has been poor. Where is the next Wall E, Cars or Nemo coming from?

5/10 and one of those points is because I had a lovely burger in Frankie and Benny's afterwards.

[compelling and rich]

never seen the fuss with wall e, thought it was rubbish. nemo was the last great animated film. monsters inc was also good, shrek and toy story before that

actually just remembered UP which i thought was good

[jimmyinthewell68]

ants was good also bugs life . bolt , loved monsters vs aliens . the bee movie . monster house and seen the recent escape from planet earth which was good enough . really enjoyed the croods too

[compelling and rich]

not seen all of them jimmy but most i would say they were just ok for me, something like nemo had me in laughing out loud (lol just for rowley)

[Guest]

Watched The Hobbit on DVD for the second time at the weekend. I finally enjoyed it. Some of the embarrassing bits (the Gobling King, Stone Giant fight and the chips quote) weren't nearly as horrible this time round. I might give it an 8 now.

[jimmyinthewell68]

tried watching sky atlas Sunday morning . too many stories and too much shifting scenes for an hangover to comprehend . got half hour into it and switched off . is it worth watching the rest

[Stella]

Going back to animation.

Bolt was very good. UP also. Add to that the old faithful's like Toy Story, Shrek, Finding Nemo, and Ice Age.

[Guest]

I like The Incredibles, Despicable Me & Megamind,

[Guest]

I found Despicable Me to be very boring. It was like a long-winded Tom and Jerry cartoon, or Itchy and Scratchy. Very difficult to sit through, impossible to enjoy. My lad found it boring too, he much prefers Monsters Inc and Shrek.

[Adam D]

I think there have been some great cartoons over the last few years - Frankenweinie was great, Monsters Uni - I also enjoyed Paranorman.

[Stella]

Anyone seen Wreck It Ralph?

if so, ok for three year olds?

[Mind the windows Tino.]

Anyone seen Wreck It Ralph?

if so, ok for three year olds?

Yeah I've seen it, Stella.

Depends where your boundaries are really. There are some parts that might upset a 3 year old and they're not really going to get the story much but if you're not a parent who keeps their kids away from any sort of mild threat of violence etc etc then you should be fine.

[Stella]

cheers Tino

My girl will no doubt love it, but my boy not. He was scared of Monsters Inc and 101 Dalmations. Might watch it for myself though.

[Mind the windows Tino.]

cheers Tino

My girl will no doubt love it, but my boy not. He was scared of Monsters Inc and 101 Dalmations. Might watch it for myself though.

Maybe watch it first, Stella? I have twins, like you, but they are just under 3 and I didn't take them so can't really comment from the point of view of that age group but my elder two who are 11 & 7 really enjoyed it, as did I. There is loads of 'adult' humour to keep the parents smiling along.

[Mr Bounce]

I have just had the misfortune of seeing Filth. I am no fan of James McAvoy, but the thought of him playing a bi-polar, drug-taking cop on the verge of promotion seemed good for a laugh.

The film seemed quite entertaining for the first 30 or so minutes, then it degenerated into a heaving mass of shock tactics, sex scenes, seedy clubs, more drug-taking, hallucinations and swearing.

It's a horrible mish-mash of nothingness; I genuinely wanted to give McAvoy the chance to shine. Instead, this film just tries to be "the new Trainspotting", but in truth it is NOTHING like that. At several points I thought to myself "Oh, they're going to end it here". Instead it went on. And on. And on.

Please avoid, I beg you. 2/10

[Guest]

I am no fan of James McAvoy

Join the club. Seriously can't stand the guy. How he made it, I have no idea.

[Guest]

I am no fan of James McAvoy

Join the club. Seriously can't stand the guy. How he made it, I have no idea.

Make it three. I loathe the guy. He's rubbish at acting, Scottish (and not in a good way), and women for some reason find him 'attractive'. Because looking like a suspicious, disease-ridden rat is a good look on a bloke  

[rawa86]

I have just had the misfortune of seeing Filth. I am no fan of James McAvoy, but the thought of him playing a bi-polar, drug-taking cop on the verge of promotion seemed good for a laugh.

The film seemed quite entertaining for the first 30 or so minutes, then it degenerated into a heaving mass of shock tactics, sex scenes, seedy clubs, more drug-taking, hallucinations and swearing.

It's a horrible mish-mash of nothingness; I genuinely wanted to give McAvoy the chance to shine. Instead, this film just tries to be "the new Trainspotting", but in truth it is NOTHING like that. At several points I thought to myself "Oh, they're going to end it here". Instead it went on. And on. And on.

Please avoid, I beg you. 2/10

I saw it and thought it was ok. 5/10 maybe. Like you said not a patch on trainspotting.

I don't hate or particularly like McAvoy so he didn't bother me but Jim Broadbent's scenes were just painful to watch.

[westisbest]

Fast & Furious 6.

Average at best.

Like with any of these films, you do to many and they become stale.
The guy at the end, not to sure about him.

[Galted]

We Are The Best!/Vi är bäst! - saw it at the London Film Festival as I enjoy paying through the nose for not very good seats.  Set in 1982, it's about three 12/13-year-old Swedish girls who form a punk band despite the fact 2 of them don't know how to play an instrument and the other is a Christian classical musician.  Was pretty damn brilliant so gets an 8/10 on the Galted Scale Of Excellence.  Would've been a "f*****g brilliant" but for the 606 v2 swear filter.  The director and two of the girls did a Q&A session afterwards which was a bit annoying as it made me miss my train.

[hampo17]

I like The Incredibles, Despicable Me & Megamind,

All of these are great films, my daughter loves Megamind. Watched Wreck It Ralph not long ago, another good animation film. I probably enjoyed it more because there where mentions of my childhood video games; Mario, Sonic, Pacman etc.

[westisbest]

The Watch.

Have to say I enjoyed this.

Big fan of Vince Vaughn & Ben Stiller.
Jonah Hill was good in it to.

[Guest]

Watched Insidious last night

I was so disappointed it turned out how it did. Enjoyed the first hour but then after that little séance thing they do it just got really stupid really quickly

[Mind the windows Tino.]

I watched The Wrestler last night for the first time.

I am no fan of the 'sport', but I have to say, I actually really enjoyed the film. Although I wasn't as blown away as some by Rourkes performance, I still thought he was very, very good. The lady that played the stripper was excellent as well. I wished they had explored the father/daughter relationship a bit more but overall I was quite impressed given that I watched it hoping it was rubbish.

Not sure where it would reach on the GSoE but I would give it a 7.5/10.

It would have got a 8.5/10 if they had correctly named it The Wrassler.

[Galted]

Got a 7 on the GSoE, so the MtWTSoE appears to be of similar quality and accuracy. Interestingly (or not, I suppose) Wrestler and Black Swan were originally going to be the same film, with the ballet dancer being the wrestler's girlfriend.

[Mind the windows Tino.]

Interestingly (or not, I suppose) Wrestler and Black Swan were originally going to be the same film, with the ballet dancer being the wrestler's girlfriend.

That is genuinely interesting, Galted. I'm tempted to make some flippant remark about there being a first time for everything but I won't this time.

I enjoyed Black Swan as well and would say they both deserve their own film. I can see some opportunities for the films to mesh but I'm glad they have their own limelight.

[superflyweight]

Any other potential Wrestling/Ballet mash-ups, Galted?

Suburban Commando and Billy Elliot?

[Galted]

Black Swan was another solid 7, would have given it higher but it had veered too much towards Horror by the end. Also glad they were separate films, though would be interesting to know how he thought he'd manage them as one (probably no Mila Kunis tattoos for one).

[Galted]

Any other potential Wrestling/Ballet mash-ups, Galted?  

Suburban Commando and Billy Elliot?  

Nice idea superfly - not strictly sticking to your criteria but Kickboxer and Pride and Prejudice could have worked well together.

[Mind the windows Tino.]

Bloodsport and The Full Monty

[jimmyinthewell68]

step up and karate kid

[Adam D]

The Crying Game and four Weddings and a funeral

[Mind the windows Tino.]

One question though, do they really staple each other and use razor blades in the WWF or was that a bit of artistic license?

[Adam D]

One question though, do they really staple each other and use razor blades in the WWF or was that a bit of artistic license?

They used to.

WWE is a lot more PG rated these days.

However, in other wrestling promotions (including the nationally broadcast TNA), they still often use a blade to cut themselves.

Lots of brutal stuff that goes on in the lower leagues.

[Mind the windows Tino.]

One question though, do they really staple each other and use razor blades in the WWF or was that a bit of artistic license?

They used to.

WWE is a lot more PG rated these days.

However, in other wrestling promotions (including the nationally broadcast TNA), they still often use a blade to cut themselves.

Lots of brutal stuff that goes on in the lower leagues.

Staple guns though   That's just mental.

I was watching it thinking that was a bit over the top but obviously not.

I will give it a 7.75 rather than a 7.5 then. Extra quarter of a point for added realism.

[Rowley]

You've done it again Tina. Stop encouraging the wrestling lot. That is how it all begins.

[Mind the windows Tino.]

You've done it again Tina. Stop encouraging the wrestling lot. That is how it all begins.

I know, but it really was quite a good film. Have you seen it? I wanted to hate it but I was quite gripped.

[Rowley]

I have seen it, I even own a copy. However still does not excuse discussing it with wrestling folk. I love Marisa Tomei, even if I can't be bothered to google her and work out how to spell her name properly.

[Mind the windows Tino.]

I love Marisa Tomei, even if I can't be bothered to google her and work out how to spell her name properly.

I, on the other hand, did google her the other day. She was 42 when they made that film. Her figure would shame most ladies half her age.

Saying that, Rourke isn't in bad shape for old man.

[Guest]

"Beyond the Mat" should have been in the Culture Cup's best documentary catagory

I wondered whether for realism Marisa genuinely had her nipples pierced for the role?

[Mind the windows Tino.]

I wondered whether for realism Marisa genuinely had her nipples pierced for the role?

So did I. I have been thinking about pretty much nothing else.

[jimmyinthewell68]

if you like fight films with a story you should watch warriors with tom hardy . really good . good acting and realistic fight scenes

[jimmyinthewell68]

I wondered whether for realism Marisa genuinely had her nipples pierced for the role?

So did I.  I have been thinking about pretty much nothing else.

just Googled her , she was in slys film Oscar . how did she survive that

[Galted]

I wondered whether for realism Marisa genuinely had her nipples pierced for the role?

So did I.  I have been thinking about pretty much nothing else.

           just Googled her , she was in slys film Oscar . how did she survive that

She could survive anything after her performance in My Cousin Vinny, fell in love with nasal Brooklyn slags for a while. even Fran Drescher seemed doable

[Mind the windows Tino.]

fell in love with nasal Brooklyn slags

Sean, is that you?

[TRUSSMAN66]

I watched Sleepers the other day.......

Horrific story about child abuse.......Think every Parent should watch it..

[Mind the windows Tino.]

Subtle, fat lad. Subtle.

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