Saw Curse of the Golden Flower last night on Blu-ray. A mix of drama and bloody violence, House of the Flying Daggers styley. Enjoyed it very much. Amazing sets, great action set pieces (but maybe too few) and an OK, if not a little simple plot.
I saw Burn After Reading last week. I am a big fan of the Coen Brothers but this was not a particularly good film. I had no sympathy for any of the characters despite some good displays. If you've ever wondered what Victor Meldrew might be like Holloywood style then take a look at John Malkovich's performance.
Thought it was meant to be the last one and clear up some loose ends. Did nothing of the sort.
One of the worst of all five - not even as gory as previous ones. I know you need to accept these type of films for what they are but even by Saw standards I thought it was poor.
Saw Wanted on DVD last week. Was okay, but nothing spectacular. Morgan Freeman was awful in it and Angelina Jolie was her usual wooden self. James McAvoy did well with a plot that was essentially very similar to star wars.
Also watch son of rambow at the weekend, which is a must for anyone at school in the 80's. was like a fature lenght episode of 'why don't you...' directed by the goodies.
[cite]Posted By: Sco[/cite]I saw Burn After Reading last week. I am a big fan of the Coen Brothers but this was not a particularly good film. I had no sympathy for any of the characters despite some good displays. If you've ever wondered what Victor Meldrew might be like Holloywood style then take a look at John Malkovich's performance.
Thought it was pretty good, actually. Classic George Clooney overacting and some very funny lines (though we were often the only ones in the cinema laughing - think some of the audience hadn't realised it was meant to be a comedy...) Not a watch over and over again classic like Fargo or Brother where art thou, but a reasonable evening's entertainment.
Know what you mean re John M. I still would, though :-)
[cite]Posted By: Sco[/cite]I saw Burn After Reading last week. I am a big fan of the Coen Brothers but this was not a particularly good film. I had no sympathy for any of the characters despite some good displays. If you've ever wondered what Victor Meldrew might be like Holloywood style then take a look at John Malkovich's performance.
Thought it was pretty good, actually. Classic George Clooney overacting and some very funny lines (though we were often the only ones in the cinema laughing - think some of the audience hadn't realised it was meant to be a comedy...) Not a watch over and over again classic like Fargo or Brother where art thou, but a reasonable evening's entertainment.
Know what you mean re John M. I still would, though :-)
I enjoyed it too, but the characters were, as sco says, very unsympathetic.
Just been to see W, Josh Brolin is very good as Dubya, enjoyed it, but a bit long.
Took about 15 minutes to get into the musical thing with Sweeney Todd, but once I got the hang of it I loved it. .
Absolutely. I watched it last night and thought it was bloody brilliant (no pun intended). I haven't been able to stop thinking about it today which shows what an impression it made. I normally don't like Tim Burton films but I thought the way it was done fitted exactly with such a gruesome tale.
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Thought it was meant to be the last one and clear up some loose ends. Did nothing of the sort.
One of the worst of all five - not even as gory as previous ones. I know you need to accept these type of films for what they are but even by Saw standards I thought it was poor.
Also watch son of rambow at the weekend, which is a must for anyone at school in the 80's. was like a fature lenght episode of 'why don't you...' directed by the goodies.
Worst film i have seen in many years piss poor
Thought it was pretty good, actually. Classic George Clooney overacting and some very funny lines (though we were often the only ones in the cinema laughing - think some of the audience hadn't realised it was meant to be a comedy...) Not a watch over and over again classic like Fargo or Brother where art thou, but a reasonable evening's entertainment.
Know what you mean re John M. I still would, though :-)
brad pitt's character was hilarious, the scene when he made the phonecall to john malkovich had me in stitches.
And "Run Fat Boy Run", which was also very good. A good light hearted comedy.
I enjoyed it too, but the characters were, as sco says, very unsympathetic.
Just been to see W, Josh Brolin is very good as Dubya, enjoyed it, but a bit long.