That's (partly) true of STID, but not really Man of Steel.
MoS was based on comic book characters. That Superman II used the same characters is coincidence, for want of a better word. I didn't feel short changed because they used the same characters, but because the film was shit.
Blue Jasmin last night....should have come with a public health warning and a pack of razor blades. Well acted yes, detestable main character yes (and I love Cate) Vaucous and self obbsessed, yes. Entertaining....No. Definetly not my cup of tea.
Blue Jasmin last night....should have come with a public health warning and a pack of razor blades. Well acted yes, detestable main character yes (and I love Cate) Vaucous and self obbsessed, yes. Entertaining....No. Definetly not my cup of tea.
I have never watched Blue Jasmin but I know what you are talking about.Vaucous and self-obbsessed is exactly how I would describe another Woody Allen film:Midnight in Paris.I simply don't understand why it got soooo much praise???....If it was not for Marion Cotillard,I defintely wouldn't have bothered finishing watching that film.
I cant say Im a fan of WA myself.....I had to laugh as I had the tickets in my wallet for Elysium which was in cinema 6 a few weeks back....I got the tickets out to show the young lad and accidentally gave him the Elysium stubs, so we dutifully went and sat in Cinema 6.....wondered why there were a lot of kids in the audience for a 7pm showing of an adult themed film (half term here)...the trailers end, the film starts and it was "Planes" We swiftly got up and went to Cinema 9 for Blue Jasmin.....I now wish we had stayed in cinema 6......Im sure it was far more entertaining! :-)
I went and saw The Call on Saturday, staring Halle Berry, Not a bad film and was unusual in the fact that when any of the violent & bloody scenes occurred at went all slow motion/cut away so not to show it all (it is a 15 so not sure if they wanted it to be a 12 or not an 18). Also had a bit of an unexpected ending...............
Blue Jasmin last night....should have come with a public health warning and a pack of razor blades. Well acted yes, detestable main character yes (and I love Cate) Vaucous and self obbsessed, yes. Entertaining....No. Definetly not my cup of tea.
I have never watched Blue Jasmin but I know what you are talking about.Vaucous and self-obbsessed is exactly how I would describe another Woody Allen film:Midnight in Paris.I simply don't understand why it got soooo much praise???....If it was not for Marion Cotillard,I defintely wouldn't have bothered finishing watching that film.
I cant say Im a fan of WA myself.....I had to laugh as I had the tickets in my wallet for Elysium which was in cinema 6 a few weeks back....I got the tickets out to show the young lad and accidentally gave him the Elysium stubs, so we dutifully went and sat in Cinema 6.....wondered why there were a lot of kids in the audience for a 7pm showing of an adult themed film (half term here)...the trailers end, the film starts and it was "Planes" We swiftly got up and went to Cinema 9 for Blue Jasmin.....I now wish we had stayed in cinema 6......Im sure it was far more entertaining! :-)
Lol....How was Elysium then?
I enjoyed Elysium.....I did a small quote about it a few pages back :-)
I saw "What if we all lived together" 2011 French Film (with subtitles) with Jane Fonda and Geraldine Chaplin...thoroughly enjoyable with a few really good laughs. Was blown away at how fit Jane looked for a 75year old....Worth a look 7/10
Most of us have heard of the name Linda Lovelace , some of us have even seen Deep Throat ( not me of course ) but the story behind the woman is quite tragic.
Not all that new, but I saw Sightseers on DVD a couple of days ago. bleak dark British comedy about caravanning. I can't recommend it enough. Thought it was just about perfect.
Not all that new, but I saw Sightseers on DVD a couple of days ago. bleak dark British comedy about caravanning. I can't recommend it enough. Thought it was just about perfect.
I would be interested to hear people's opinions of Sam Raimi's The Quick And The Dead ?
Personally I enjoyed it, close to perfect production wise albeit not the most elaborate or deep narrative. I thought it was quite an interesting film with quite a nice exploration of expressionism in some parts. The film is pretty much way of seeing what would happen if you gave a Western film to a horror director, as seen with the gothic nature of some of the miss-en-scene and the cinematography.
I would be interested to hear people's opinions of Sam Raimi's The Quick And The Dead ?
Personally I enjoyed it, close to perfect production wise albeit not the most elaborate or deep narrative. I thought it was quite an interesting film with quite a nice exploration of expressionism in some parts. The film is pretty much way of seeing what would happen if you gave a Western film to a horror director, as seen with the gothic nature of some of the miss-en-scene and the cinematography.
I would recommend it.
It was exactly what I expected the director of the Evil Dead films to do with a Western. Embraces the B-movie shlock, cartoony characters, special effects that are knowing in their lack of conviction... I mean it is certainly never going to be as good as The Searchers, or Unforgiven. But for what it is, it's pretty good.
I would be interested to hear people's opinions of Sam Raimi's The Quick And The Dead ?
Personally I enjoyed it, close to perfect production wise albeit not the most elaborate or deep narrative. I thought it was quite an interesting film with quite a nice exploration of expressionism in some parts. The film is pretty much way of seeing what would happen if you gave a Western film to a horror director, as seen with the gothic nature of some of the miss-en-scene and the cinematography.
I would recommend it.
It was exactly what I expected the director of the Evil Dead films to do with a Western. Embraces the B-movie shlock, cartoony characters, special effects that are knowing in their lack of conviction... I mean it is certainly never going to be as good as The Searchers, or Unforgiven. But for what it is, it's pretty good.
Sam Raimi was disappointed with it, something he's been willing to admit. Apparently that had big script problems/ disagreements throughout the shoot, and the studio were nervous about what Raimi was doing. He got Joss Whedon in to tidy up the ending of the movie, and liked him so much he lamented "We should have got this guy in to rewrite the whole movie and save this picture!"
Opening night of Gravity, Rush and Thanks for Sharing last night. Having read the write ups and seeing as it was in V max and 3D we chose Gravity.
Has to be a strong canididate for film of the year.....the cinematography was absolutley amazing and Sandra Bullock was cast so well as the "Doctor" taken on the mission to up date the space stations computer system. If you go to see this....go to the biggest screen you can find and not being a fan of 3D myself.....watch it in 3D, you wont be dissapointed.
Oh and I suffer from Vertigo too. (no not a fear of heights)..watch the film and you will get what I mean....
Saw Gravity in 3D in the US - as TEL says, the cinematography is indeed extraordinary but the screenplay is weak in my view.
I'd happened to be in a hotel lift with Sandra Bullock two days earlier and got a smile and 'thanks' when I held the door for her - she seemed happy to be back to earth.
Also saw Blue Jasmine which was ok but not sure it deserves all the fawning reviews - hard to think of a single amusing line.
Went to see Rush last night. It's a bit clunky in places as they try to explain how F1 works to people who don't normally watch it but its otherwise very good. I knew a bit about the 76 season but not the full story and it is great story. Love the way sport throws up these rivalries from time to time.
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MoS was based on comic book characters. That Superman II used the same characters is coincidence, for want of a better word. I didn't feel short changed because they used the same characters, but because the film was shit.
Most of us have heard of the name Linda Lovelace , some of us have even seen Deep Throat ( not me of course
7 out of 10
Some of the Lab scenes at the end with Peter Capaldi were filmed in Sandwich
Personally I enjoyed it, close to perfect production wise albeit not the most elaborate or deep narrative. I thought it was quite an interesting film with quite a nice exploration of expressionism in some parts. The film is pretty much way of seeing what would happen if you gave a Western film to a horror director, as seen with the gothic nature of some of the miss-en-scene and the cinematography.
I would recommend it.
Has to be a strong canididate for film of the year.....the cinematography was absolutley amazing and Sandra Bullock was cast so well as the "Doctor" taken on the mission to up date the space stations computer system. If you go to see this....go to the biggest screen you can find and not being a fan of 3D myself.....watch it in 3D, you wont be dissapointed.
Oh and I suffer from Vertigo too. (no not a fear of heights)..watch the film and you will get what I mean....
Fantastic performance by Denzel Washington.
I'd happened to be in a hotel lift with Sandra Bullock two days earlier and got a smile and 'thanks' when I held the door for her - she seemed happy to be back to earth.
Also saw Blue Jasmine which was ok but not sure it deserves all the fawning reviews - hard to think of a single amusing line.