Yeah, but the psycho husband/scientist in The Shape of Water was also disrespectful to loopy people who torture aliens. Thought the film was okay, but if that was the film of the year, it must have been a bad year for film makers.
Finally watched The Shape of Water. Not terrible but how that won best picture I'll never know. Del Toro is definitely overrated
THE worst film ever to win best picture in my opinion.
Million Dollar Baby for me. Then Crash and Shakespeare In Love (ahead of Saving Private Ryan!).
I thought Crash was surprisingly good.... Shakespeare in Love though was indeed very average.
It must be my age, but I'm shocked that no-one mentions Forrest Gump or in Titanic in such illustrious company.
By no means the best films of the year, and, in the case of Titanic, utter shite.
But, then again, I'm a miserable oul fecker.
[Edit. I've only dipped in for the first time in a while, and apologise if I've missed anyone rightly slagging the two off....]
I was only 10, 11 when I saw Titanic in the cinema. I must say I loved it. I haven't watched it again since. I'm not sure if I'd like it now. But I play the soundtrack sometimes.
Not a fan of Forest Gump either.
Oh you just had to rub in the fact that you're a young person, didn't you!!!!
I now feel ancient.
Mostly because I am, obviously...
Which is a good thing, as it gives me an excuse for my afternoon naps.
Haha I need naps during lunch break too!
Ermmm, I, at least, can claim rapidly advancing decrepitude in my defence.
Oh, and lunchtime is far too precious to use up in sleep, what with that whole afternoon ahead of me.
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Watched probably a month ago but not seen a review on here. Good cast, funny all the way through and very easy to watch. All very far fetched and predictable, but still decent and funny
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Probably being generous here, not even sure why i bothered watching it but save yourself its not really worth it at all.
Story about a new mother, who is struggling to cope with life and has another younger child who is difficult so hires a nanny. They bond, life gets better then its sort of pitters out really, not really sure what they were aiming for.
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Sorry got to disagree, imo it was an appalling film, started well enough, but ended up farcical. Another take on a Zombie film, pelt! Just spend 2 hours staring at a lamp post instead, its more rewarding. 1/10
Probably being generous here, not even sure why i bothered watching it but save yourself its not really worth it at all.
Story about a new mother, who is struggling to cope with life and has another younger child who is difficult so hires a nanny. They bond, life gets better then its sort of pitters out really, not really sure what they were aiming for.
I loved it . Great twist that I never saw coming .It’s strange how opinions differ so much .
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Sorry got to disagree, imo it was an appalling film, started well enough, but ended up farcical. Another take on a Zombie film, pelt! Just spend 2 hours staring at a lamp post instead, its more rewarding. 1/10
Agree completely. Absolute shite. A Queit Place was much better.
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Sorry got to disagree, imo it was an appalling film, started well enough, but ended up farcical. Another take on a Zombie film, pelt! Just spend 2 hours staring at a lamp post instead, its more rewarding. 1/10
Bird Box - 7.5/10 - Thriller Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Sorry got to disagree, imo it was an appalling film, started well enough, but ended up farcical. Another take on a Zombie film, pelt! Just spend 2 hours staring at a lamp post instead, its more rewarding. 1/10
Agree completely. Absolute shite. A Queit Place was much better.
Cant really disagree, its all about opinions. On the face of it i wasn't overly impressed but then after it went up in my views. looking back i do think its ok but just dragged out, i am contradicting myself but its very split between awful and not bad. The beginning (no spoiler) but the start made it seem like it was going to be amazing but then sort of went slow from there.
Re: Quiet place, i have only watched when i was drunk once and didnt really watch as was round someones house, will need to watch again or properly.
@Bedsaddick very true, i watched it all just really not impressed. Think someone who has been in that position (Mum/Depression) might have related to it more, but other than that i didn't really think much of it.
Watched probably a month ago but not seen a review on here. Good cast, funny all the way through and very easy to watch. All very far fetched and predictable, but still decent and funny
Watched it on the plane in the Summer - Was glad I had nothing better to do at the time as I thought it was poor.
Watched probably a month ago but not seen a review on here. Good cast, funny all the way through and very easy to watch. All very far fetched and predictable, but still decent and funny
Watched it on the plane in the Summer - Was glad I had nothing better to do at the time as I thought it was poor.
Think i need to go back to the drawing board on my ratings above average 3/5
To be fair i have been told my film taste/ music is shocking
I'm normally a sucker for this sort of sentimental film but I found this one distinctly average. The music wasn't particularly good, Emily Blunt's OTT cut glass accent was grating and, whilst Lin-Manuel Miranda may be the lyricist, playwright, singer and actor who created and starred in 'Hamilton', I found him unconvincing here as the Cockney lamplighter. On a more positive note, it was good to see Dick Van Dyke throwing a few shapes at 93 years of age.
Just saw a preview showing of Stan & Ollie. Had a real charm about it and beautifully acted by the 2 leads Steve Coogan & John C Reilly. I would certainly recommend seeing it.
Went and see Stan and Ollie tonight ... having been bought up watching their films - my late father favourites - bought back some great memories while watching it - superb story and brilliant portrayal of them both ...superb acting -
The Favourite Thought this was extremely entertaining - bawdy, witty, full of arch humour. It made me laugh out loud numerous times. The three leads were superb, with a great supporting cast. The sets were sumptuous, and though the plot was pretty straightforward, it was two hours very well spent. Highly recommended. 8/10.
The Favourite Thought this was extremely entertaining - bawdy, witty, full of arch humour. It made me laugh out loud numerous times. The three leads were superb, with a great supporting cast. The sets were sumptuous, and though the plot was pretty straightforward, it was two hours very well spent. Highly recommended. 8/10.
The Favourite Thought this was extremely entertaining - bawdy, witty, full of arch humour. It made me laugh out loud numerous times. The three leads were superb, with a great supporting cast. The sets were sumptuous, and though the plot was pretty straightforward, it was two hours very well spent. Highly recommended. 8/10.
The dance scene was quite bizarre though.
You could argue that the whole thing was a bit bizarre - that director's not exactly known for mainstream films, though this one will have much wider appeal than his last couple (both of which I enjoyed, but nowhere near as much as this).
'Life Itself' - Sky Cinema exclusive - Rom/com 8/10 Long film 2 hours About a guy who has just gone through trauma as he is no longer with his long term gf (wont post spoiler) basically his life unfolds then it knocks onto several others stories that are all linked. I enjoyed it, found it very feel good aswell and also quite a few twists so sometimes you are not sure quite where it is going. Recommended, Note to people i do like a rom com so not for you if you dont (probably)
Edit- just seen some of the ratings on Rotten Tomato, i must be truly unique with my movie choices sometimes
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Oh, and lunchtime is far too precious to use up in sleep, what with that whole afternoon ahead of me.
Speaking as a dedicated Civil Servant.
Interesting one if you strip it down it isn't the greatest script or doesn't really make you want to watch it. Think its along the same lines as quiet place, kind of predictable too. That said i did enjoy it, with a few clever twists and the acting was very good imo. Worth a watch but wont blow you away.
Watched probably a month ago but not seen a review on here. Good cast, funny all the way through and very easy to watch.
All very far fetched and predictable, but still decent and funny
Probably being generous here, not even sure why i bothered watching it but save yourself its not really worth it at all.
Story about a new mother, who is struggling to cope with life and has another younger child who is difficult so hires a nanny. They bond, life gets better then its sort of pitters out really, not really sure what they were aiming for.
Just spend 2 hours staring at a lamp post instead, its more rewarding. 1/10
Re: Quiet place, i have only watched when i was drunk once and didnt really watch as was round someones house, will need to watch again or properly.
@Bedsaddick very true, i watched it all just really not impressed. Think someone who has been in that position (Mum/Depression) might have related to it more, but other than that i didn't really think much of it.
To be fair i have been told my film taste/
musicis shockingI'm normally a sucker for this sort of sentimental film but I found this one distinctly average. The music wasn't particularly good, Emily Blunt's OTT cut glass accent was grating and, whilst Lin-Manuel Miranda may be the lyricist, playwright, singer and actor who created and starred in 'Hamilton', I found him unconvincing here as the Cockney lamplighter. On a more positive note, it was good to see Dick Van Dyke throwing a few shapes at 93 years of age.
Thought this was extremely entertaining - bawdy, witty, full of arch humour. It made me laugh out loud numerous times. The three leads were superb, with a great supporting cast. The sets were sumptuous, and though the plot was pretty straightforward, it was two hours very well spent. Highly recommended. 8/10.
Long film 2 hours
About a guy who has just gone through trauma as he is no longer with his long term gf (wont post spoiler) basically his life unfolds then it knocks onto several others stories that are all linked. I enjoyed it, found it very feel good aswell and also quite a few twists so sometimes you are not sure quite where it is going. Recommended, Note to people i do like a rom com so not for you if you dont (probably)
Edit- just seen some of the ratings on Rotten Tomato, i must be truly unique with my movie choices sometimes