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The Smashing Machine.
The film hinges entirely on a great performance by The Rock. Beyond that, the question hangs there: Why make a film about Mark Kerr at all? His life story just isn't that interesting, and the film has no reason to exist beyond the acting.
No Other Choice.
I'm still not sure whether I enjoyed this or not. It was quirky and confusing. The storytelling assumes you'll fill in a lot of gaps, sometimes to its detriment. Not his strongest film, but odd and engaging enough to be worth its time. It has a very strong sentiment for modern times.
Nuremberg.
Russell Crowe was so good that I forgot he was Russell Crowe. I wish I could say the same for Rami Malek, who was sooooo hammy and almost implausibly bad. Such a shame, without him the film might have been the kind that endures the test of time.2 -
I was really disappointed with Nuremberg. Had all the ingredients to be really, really good but didn’t deliver. Still worth watching, but not what it could have been.Chunes said:
Nuremberg.
Russell Crowe was so good that I forgot he was Russell Crowe. I wish I could say the same for Rami Malek, who was sooooo hammy and almost implausibly bad. Such a shame, without him the film might have been the kind that endures the test of time.1 -
Totally agree Malek was dreadful. Watched 'One battle after another' and was disappointed in that too.
I was really disappointed with Nuremberg. Had all the ingredients to be really, really good but didn’t deliver. Still worth watching, but not what it could have been.Chunes said:
Nuremberg.
Russell Crowe was so good that I forgot he was Russell Crowe. I wish I could say the same for Rami Malek, who was sooooo hammy and almost implausibly bad. Such a shame, without him the film might have been the kind that endures the test of time.
Maybe it's me but the directors seem to forget/ignore the story lines in the last 45 minutes of a lot of the major movies nowadays.0 -
Rental Family - really enjoyed this film having gone in with lowish expectations. Draws you in emotionally as the narrative builds to its conclusion in what was around an hour and 50 min film. Brendan Fraser was very good in it but Akira Emoto’s acting and scenes were top drawer imho. 8/10
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Watched Nuremberg at the weekend, great acting but I felt it was rushed and too much artistic licence with such a serious subject0
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I too have recently watched Nuremberg
Russel Crowe was brilliant, Remi Malek less so and I couldn't help but think his flouncing was unnecessarily overly dramatic. Leo Woodall was class, good actor that kid
Like a lot of blokes in their 40s I've got an unhealthy interest in the second world war and the events of the Nuremberg trials and the behaviour of Göering in particular.
My missus lost interest about halfway in, I was there at the end. Solid 7/104 -
The Rip
Easy watch and Damon and Affleck are always good together. Very Netflix but decent enough.3 -
Thought it was good, was a bit confused as to who was the goody and who was the baddy about half way through though!ValleyGary said:The Rip
Easy watch and Damon and Affleck are always good together. Very Netflix but decent enough.0 -
My partners son took her to a meet & greet question thing with Malek & Woodall before xmas at BAFTA and a private screening, they enjoyed the meet & greet but had lots of issues with the film itself, without spoilers, all I am going to say is Woodall's accent.Carter said:I too have recently watched Nuremberg
Russel Crowe was brilliant, Remi Malek less so and I couldn't help but think his flouncing was unnecessarily overly dramatic. Leo Woodall was class, good actor that kid
Like a lot of blokes in their 40s I've got an unhealthy interest in the second world war and the events of the Nuremberg trials and the behaviour of Göering in particular.
My missus lost interest about halfway in, I was there at the end. Solid 7/100 -
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No Other Choice (South Korea) - 7/10
When a paper manufacturing expert is unexpectedly laid of after 25 years, the perfect life he has constructed for himself and his family is under imminent threat. In his desperation to land a new job, he explores novel ways to eliminate his competitors. The director, Park Chan-wook, is a leading figure in South Korean cinema, with many successful films, including Oldboy.
I found this an entertaining enough black comedy, with occasional ‘Parasite’ vibes, albeit not nearly at the level of that film. It also become a little too silly on occasions.
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Rental Family - Has flown under the radar but it's one of the best films I've seen in the past twelve months. A satirical, original and genuinely touching exploration of loneliness. The acting is excellent and the time flew by watching it. Felt like a cross between A Real Pain (another underrated film) and Lost in Translation. There are a lot of decent films out at the moment, jostling for Oscars, but this is as good as any of them in my opinion.1
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Appreciate people writing reviews of films they’ve seen, particularly at the cinema.
I haven’t been able to go to the cinema for the last 4 months, due to an accident , coming out of the other side slowly now, so really appreciate recommendations, thank you!3 -
Hope you fully recover soon @m@"Mendonca In Asdas"Mendonca In Asdas said:Appreciate people writing reviews of films they’ve seen, particularly at the cinema.
I haven’t been able to go to the cinema for the last 4 months, due to an accident , coming out of the other side slowly now, so really appreciate recommendations, thank you!2 -
Pleased to read this - I mentioned it a while back when I saw at London Film Festival and loved it. It hasn’t had great reviews from certain critics, some describing it as “schmaltzy”. I strongly disagree with that - it is a feel good film and well worth watching imo.Making_all_the_noise said:Rental Family - Has flown under the radar but it's one of the best films I've seen in the past twelve months. A satirical, original and genuinely touching exploration of loneliness. The acting is excellent and the time flew by watching it. Felt like a cross between A Real Pain (another underrated film) and Lost in Translation. There are a lot of decent films out at the moment, jostling for Oscars, but this is as good as any of them in my opinion.0 -
Reviews seem very varied on this film.Weegie Addick said:
Pleased to read this - I mentioned it a while back when I saw at London Film Festival and loved it. It hasn’t had great reviews from certain critics, some describing it as “schmaltzy”. I strongly disagree with that - it is a feel good film and well worth watching imo.Making_all_the_noise said:Rental Family - Has flown under the radar but it's one of the best films I've seen in the past twelve months. A satirical, original and genuinely touching exploration of loneliness. The acting is excellent and the time flew by watching it. Felt like a cross between A Real Pain (another underrated film) and Lost in Translation. There are a lot of decent films out at the moment, jostling for Oscars, but this is as good as any of them in my opinion.
I remember a previous film with Brendan Fraser called The Whale that got decent reviews that was utterly appalling...0 -
16 Oscar nominations for Sinners! Its a good film but that's ridiculous. Ironically Jack O'Connell not nominated and he was as good as anyone else in it. Odd that
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Totally agree. Fantastic film but not worthy of smashing the nominations record. O’Connell can definitely count himself unlucky, thought he was superb in itAllHailTheHen said:16 Oscar nominations for Sinners! Its a good film but that's ridiculous. Ironically Jack O'Connell not nominated and he was as good as anyone else in it. Odd that0 -
I didn’t realise the guy from Sinners that’s nominated in the best supporting actor comes from Eltham!AllHailTheHen said:16 Oscar nominations for Sinners! It’s a good film but that's ridiculous. Ironically Jack O'Connell not nominated and he was as good as anyone else in it. Odd that0 -
Saw a couple of films this weekend:
Is this Thing On - a film that is oddly based on John Bishop’s start in stand up comedy (despite the film being set in New York). Given that it’s a film featuring stand up comedy it’s not very funny and I felt like the two hours dragged.Send Help - enjoyably silly film with a twist on the desert island/cast away theme. Good Sunday afternoon viewing.0 -
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Watched 4 recently
We bury the dead.
I lapped up all the hype around this one and was really let down. I found it lazy following a great opportunity to do something different with the genre. Daisy Ridleys character is hard work, which is a problem as she carries the whole film.
3/10
The Long walk
Bang average, promised a lot and had some amusing if rancid moments mainly involving shitting. David Jonson is always good and I did not recognise Mark Hamil at all, he is enjoyable horrible.
5/10
The Gorge
Actually really enjoyed this, its a really daft but fun premise. Miles Teller is good and Anna Taylor Joy is decent too. The action is mental and massively over the top but very entertaining. Not much brain power needed for this.
7/10
Friendship
Had some moments, I watched it on a plane and the sound was playing up a bit, wished I watched Weapons instead. Couldn't work out what it was trying to be, dark comedy, indie-thought provoking drama or what. Some good ideas and some clever-ish set pieces but pretty forgettable
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For those of you that have Netflix: The Life of Chuck is wonderful; based on a short story by Stephen King but certainly not a horror story.2
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I thought that was so intentional it was bleeding obvious as was what was going onse9addick said:
Thought it was good, was a bit confused as to who was the goody and who was the baddy about half way through though!ValleyGary said:The Rip
Easy watch and Damon and Affleck are always good together. Very Netflix but decent enough.0 -
It’s not a latest film but it’s affect means I won’t be seeing the lastest film.
Finally watched Saltburn the other night. Jesus H Christ, what a crock of shit. I wished she’d stayed as a nursey in Call the Midwife cos her direction of films is just pompous filth made out to be avent garde. I most definitely will not be watching her destroy Wuthering Heights. I’m just going to re read the book and use my imagination.
Stupid cow.7 -
My sister went to a screening of the new Baz Luhrmann Elvis film, Epic last night. She's not a massive Elvis fan but said it was brilliant1
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Watched A house of Dynamite on Netflix last night and thought it was excellent..2
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I watched it last night with my parents. We all thought it was a very good film. I had been pushing it back for some time because of the negative comments I read in this thread. It turned out to be quite a surprise. I thought it would be slow but no, it kept me interested all the way till the end. The cast was fantastic. My favourite part was the train station scene - Leo Woodall gave an extremely good performance there and moved me to tears (I didn't know who the young actor was and had to look it up).Carter said:I too have recently watched Nuremberg
Russel Crowe was brilliant, Remi Malek less so and I couldn't help but think his flouncing was unnecessarily overly dramatic. Leo Woodall was class, good actor that kid
Like a lot of blokes in their 40s I've got an unhealthy interest in the second world war and the events of the Nuremberg trials and the behaviour of Göering in particular.
My missus lost interest about halfway in, I was there at the end. Solid 7/101 -
Got round to watching Train Dreams.
Extremely depressing and I got it, but there’s only so much I can watch of a man chopping wood.
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Jacob Elordi isnt it? Frontrunner to be the new James Bond apparently!stoneroses19 said:Very disappointed by the third Knives Out film, was bored for most of the film. Didn't quite have the rhythm of the first film. Devon one was poor but at least it moved along at a decent pace. Third one, for me at least, just felt dull.Watched the new Frankenstein last night and thought Del Toro did a decent job. Never heard of the actor who portrayed the monster, but thought he was excellent throughout.0 -
Seriously 😦king addick said:
Jacob Elordi isnt it? Frontrunner to be the new James Bond apparently!stoneroses19 said:Very disappointed by the third Knives Out film, was bored for most of the film. Didn't quite have the rhythm of the first film. Devon one was poor but at least it moved along at a decent pace. Third one, for me at least, just felt dull.Watched the new Frankenstein last night and thought Del Toro did a decent job. Never heard of the actor who portrayed the monster, but thought he was excellent throughout.
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