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.
Anyone seen Filth yet? Nearly went on my own last Weds but couldn't bring myself to visit the cinema alone! Now going to go next week as have obtained a viewing partner.
I saw this too on Sky last week...........very good film. Also saw Argo the other night................also very good but I think it got all the Oscars because its a "Yank" film in which the good 'ole US of A comes out on top & I can imagine a lots of Americans whopping it up when watching it.
Saw Prisoner last week..............another decent film although at times I wasn't sure which direction it was going.
Anyone seen Filth yet? Nearly went on my own last Weds but couldn't bring myself to visit the cinema alone! Now going to go next week as have obtained a viewing partner.
Is this an old film as I have a friend that has a whole shelf of VHS tapes with Filth written on the label!
Anyone seen Filth yet? Nearly went on my own last Weds but couldn't bring myself to visit the cinema alone! Now going to go next week as have obtained a viewing partner.
Is this an old film as I have a friend that has a whole shelf of VHS tapes with Filth written on the label!
I think he's referring to the one starring James McAvoy which has been released recently.
How we used to live - Paul Kelly and saint Etienne.
"How We Used to Live is composed of footage taken entirely from the film archives at the British Film Institute, and delivers a lyrically retrospective look at London and what it means to those who inhabit the ever-changing, diverse city."
Saw Machete Kills last night, if you've seen the first one then you know exactly what to expect. If not, well it essentially about two hours of hot girls and Danny Trejo killing lots of people in really ridiculously absurdly over the top ways. It's a fine line between stupid and genius, as a wise man once said, and M.K. hops over the line both ways more than once.
I have 4 tickets to see Jackass (bad grandpa) tomorrow at Bluewater cinema 12pm showing, can't go now so if anyone wants them let me know and i can email them over to you. Free :-)
How we used to live - Paul Kelly and saint Etienne.
"How We Used to Live is composed of footage taken entirely from the film archives at the British Film Institute, and delivers a lyrically retrospective look at London and what it means to those who inhabit the ever-changing, diverse city."
Anyone seen Filth yet? Nearly went on my own last Weds but couldn't bring myself to visit the cinema alone! Now going to go next week as have obtained a viewing partner.
Is this an old film as I have a friend that has a whole shelf of VHS tapes with Filth written on the label!
I think he's referring to the one starring James McAvoy which has been released recently.
How we used to live - Paul Kelly and saint Etienne.
"How We Used to Live is composed of footage taken entirely from the film archives at the British Film Institute, and delivers a lyrically retrospective look at London and what it means to those who inhabit the ever-changing, diverse city."
Went to see Captain Phillips yesterday. Tom Hanks. This was a very good movie. In fact one of the best I've seen for a long while. Tom Hanks' performance must be Oscar worthy. Based on a true story about the Somali pirates highjacking a US cargo ship off the coast of Somalia in 2009. Probably some poetic license taken with the plot but a terrific thriller. Would highly recommend this one.
Saw a preview of Philomena today the new film starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench which is on general release in a couple of weeks time.It is the story of an elderly Irish woman who seeks out her son who she was forced to give away for adoption by Nuns 50 years earlier.Coogan also co wrote the script and adds humour to what is a very moving tale. In all it is an excellent film which I would recommend.
Went to see Filth at the weekend. Thought it was great. Can't remember if I read the book years ago, as I had a vague memory of the story, but it was still really good. Even though McAvoy's character is a horrid man. I still wanted him to be the 'hero'.
Filth for me was one of the most disappointing cinema experiences in a long while. Hedonistic and corrupt Scottish copper on the slide to mental ill-health and paranoia. What's new there?
The most interesting aspect for me was trying to date it. The book on which it's based is from the late 80s. Some of the early (racist) 'humour' in the dialogue is from the 70s, and dress code is from the 70/80s. Only when i saw some of todays cars in one later scene did I realise this was supposed to be contemporary. The twists such as there are, are weak. It's all so predictable that the 'drama' is non existent. The lead characters head changes into an animal or monster at times to reflect his mental state, accompanied by a shrill noise- this was just irritating. Laughed nil times. In fact barely anyone in the cinema laughed throughout.
Waste of money and effort. If this had gone straight to television at least it wouldn't have cost a packet to see and I could have turned over.
Filth for me was one of the most disappointing cinema experiences in a long while. Hedonistic and corrupt Scottish copper on the slide to mental ill-health and paranoia. What's new there?
The most interesting aspect for me was trying to date it. The book on which it's based is from the late 80s. Some of the early (racist) 'humour' in the dialogue is from the 70s, and dress code is from the 70/80s. Only when i saw some of todays cars in one later scene did I realise this was supposed to be contemporary. The twists such as there are, are weak. It's all so predictable that the 'drama' is non existent. The lead characters head changes into an animal or monster at times to reflect his mental state, accompanied by a shrill noise- this was just irritating. Laughed nil times. In fact barely anyone in the cinema laughed throughout.
Waste of money and effort. If this had gone straight to television at least it wouldn't have cost a packet to see and I could have turned over.
Stop beating around the bush. Did you like it or not?
Ender's Game. If you like watching kids play video games, and you're still a fan of Harrison Ford, and you don't care too much for plot logic and you really want a twisted message for kids (genocide is ok, really) then you will love this movie.
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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.
I saw this too on Sky last week...........very good film. Also saw Argo the other night................also very good but I think it got all the Oscars because its a "Yank" film in which the good 'ole US of A comes out on top & I can imagine a lots of Americans whopping it up when watching it.
Saw Prisoner last week..............another decent film although at times I wasn't sure which direction it was going.
Great performances from Michael Shannon and Ray Liotta.
My 9 year old loved it.
"How We Used to Live is composed of footage taken entirely from the film archives at the British Film Institute, and delivers a lyrically retrospective look at London and what it means to those who inhabit the ever-changing, diverse city."
http://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2013/10/14/london-film-festival-2013-how-we-used-to-live-review/
Trailer -
Any fans of the book, be warned. It is based on the book but the plot twists away from the book at points so don't expect a direct translation.
To be honest the book is pretty depraved, so there were going to be bits missed out.
A must see for any Irvine Welsh fans.
The most interesting aspect for me was trying to date it. The book on which it's based is from the late 80s. Some of the early (racist) 'humour' in the dialogue is from the 70s, and dress code is from the 70/80s. Only when i saw some of todays cars in one later scene did I realise this was supposed to be contemporary. The twists such as there are, are weak. It's all so predictable that the 'drama' is non existent. The lead characters head changes into an animal or monster at times to reflect his mental state, accompanied by a shrill noise- this was just irritating. Laughed nil times. In fact barely anyone in the cinema laughed throughout.
Waste of money and effort. If this had gone straight to television at least it wouldn't have cost a packet to see and I could have turned over.