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ken_shabby · January 6

Avatar 3
The first one was one of the best films I have seen. The second felt like a film about splashing about in water. So I went into this one very wary. It started as a continuation of the second one, and I was checking my watch after 30 minutes. It got better and clicked into gear at the end but the plot line felt like the previous 2 redone with some slight differences. I did enjoy it overall, but its too long and like the second, I won't watch it again. While I rewatched the first one with my youngest the next day.
Note to James Cameron. If you must do two more, try something new.
5/!0

johnnybev1987 · January 6

One battle after another - 8/10, although it seemed long it didn't feel it, action packed. Good storyline and Leonardo doesn't disappoint. Highly recommend, easy to get into.

follett · January 6

Watched Eternity on NYE. A quite light hearted fun film about the afterlife that I really enjoyed and definitely recommend. 7.5/10

Watched a Hong Kong film on NYD called Back to the Past which was based on an iconic Hong Kong TV series from the early noughties. It was a really simple time travel story and plot and weird at times but Im an absolute sucker for anything with time travel in and it was great it used the original cast. 8/10

se9addick · January 6

follett said:

Watched Eternity on NYE. A quite light hearted fun film about the afterlife that I really enjoyed and definitely recommend. 7.5/10

Watched a Hong Kong film on NYD called Back to the Past which was based on an iconic Hong Kong TV series from the early noughties. It was a really simple time travel story and plot and weird at times but Im an absolute sucker for anything with time travel in and it was great it used the original cast. 8/10

Yeah I liked Eternity. Light hearted (although my wife was a little teary towards the end, but she’ll cry at anything).

Blucher · January 6

Marty Supreme - 8/10

A very entertaining film. It has a random and madcap narrative and could have done with a bit of trimming, although it holds the attention throughout. It's a film that stands or falls on the lead's performance and Timothée Chalamet was excellent.

Sentimental Value (Norway) - 8/10

Joachim Trier’s follow up to The Worst Person In the World follows a fractured relationship between a once acclaimed director and his two estranged daughters, which becomes even more complicated when he decides to make a very personal film about their family history.

An intelligent exploration of family dynamics and generational trauma, the film won the Grand Prix at Cannes and must have a good chance of winning the Best International Feature Oscar.

DA9 · January 9

For any Elvis, or even music fans, if you remember the 2022 Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic with Austin Butler, well he has now produced a documentary based on concert footage, I'll give you a bit of context.

Elvis' first concert documentary was released in 1970, called Thats The Way It Is, filmed in Las Vegas during his 1969/1970 residencies.

The second was Elvis On Tour 1972, similar format but on tour around the USA

For years in the Elvis fan world, everyone knew there must have been outtakes and unused footage, and were always told it was lost or destroyed, however, during his research for the 2022 biopic he discovered cannister after cannister of unused footage in a salt mine storage unit used by the film industry that had been forgotten about.

He has used some unseen footage, digitalised and enhanced some existing footage and created Elvis Presley In Concert - EPic, narrated by Elvis from old material.
This was originally shown at the Toronto film festival last year to great reviews.

Its released in Imax format (recommended format to watch it) 20/2/26, then in standard screens 27/2/26

IdleHans · January 9

Blucher said:

Marty Supreme - 8/10

A very entertaining film. It has a random and madcap narrative and could have done with a bit of trimming, although it holds the attention throughout. It's a film that stands or falls on the lead's performance and Timothée Chalamet was excellent.
Sentimental Value (Norway) - 8/10
Joachim Trier’s follow up to The Worst Person In the World follows a fractured relationship between a once acclaimed director and his two estranged daughters, which becomes even more complicated when he decides to make a very personal film about their family history.
An intelligent exploration of family dynamics and generational trauma, the film won the Grand Prix at Cannes and must have a good chance of winning the Best International Feature Oscar.

Spot on review of Marty Supreme. It's a manic film which feels very busy and the time passes quickly despite its length. I agree with 8/10.

DA9 · January 9

The BAFTA long list is out, my partners son works for them and I maybe a seat filler in my Tuxedo in February hopefully

Greenhithe · January 9

DA9 said:

The BAFTA long list is out, my partners son works them and I maybe a sit filler in my Tuxedo in February hopefully

Thank god Back to the Future ain’t nominated. They’d have left you in the seat.

DA9 · January 9

Greenhithe said:

DA9 said:

The BAFTA long list is out, my partners son works them and I maybe a sit filler in my Tuxedo in February hopefully

Thank god Back to the Future ain’t nominated. They’d have left you in the seat.

Harsh but fair mate

TootingRedArmy · January 9

IdleHans said:

Blucher said:

Marty Supreme - 8/10

A very entertaining film. It has a random and madcap narrative and could have done with a bit of trimming, although it holds the attention throughout. It's a film that stands or falls on the lead's performance and Timothée Chalamet was excellent.
Sentimental Value (Norway) - 8/10
Joachim Trier’s follow up to The Worst Person In the World follows a fractured relationship between a once acclaimed director and his two estranged daughters, which becomes even more complicated when he decides to make a very personal film about their family history.
An intelligent exploration of family dynamics and generational trauma, the film won the Grand Prix at Cannes and must have a good chance of winning the Best International Feature Oscar.

Spot on review of Marty Supreme. It's a manic film which feels very busy and the time passes quickly despite its length. I agree with 8/10.

Marty Supreme as per earlier post isn’t 5* as per some reviews but it’s the most engaging film I’ve seen at cinema for a while, one of the most pleasing things is its bringing crowds back to the cinema, TC has done a cracking job on the PR. I agree a trim in the edit would have tightened the storyline but it is the supreme performance by TC which carries the film. TC is Nailed on for all the gongs with best actor @ Oscars with One Battle After Another best picture

Blucher · January 9

I watched the Indian film, Homebound, on Netflix this week and thought it was very good. It's one of 15 films on the 'shortlist' for the best International Feature Oscar.

Some good films on Netflix recently, including Train Dreams and the excellent Taiwanese feature,
Left-Handed Girl.

Making_all_the_noise · January 10

Hamnet - The syrupy strings of a Max Richter induced tear-jerking finale is not sufficient pay off for the two hours of slow paced, uneventful, simply dull non-action that proceeded it. I dropped off several times during the film. What I can't deny is that the acting is brilliant, especially Jessie Buckley who undoubtedly has awards coming her way. Nor can I deny that the film is excellently produced and packs a hugely emotional punch. In many ways, it's actually outstanding but my God is it boring. Made for the Oscars, not for entertainment but I fully get it if others love it.

Sentimental Value - Again slow but this time compelling and slightly brilliant examination of inter generational trauma within a family. Maybe the end is a little too neat but we needed something redemptive to cling to. This is an intelligent and thought provoking watch that I strongly recommend.

hoof_it_up_to_benty · January 11

Making_all_the_noise said:

Hamnet - The syrupy strings of a Max Richter induced tear-jerking finale is not sufficient pay off for the two hours of slow paced, uneventful, simply dull non-action that proceeded it. I dropped off several times during the film. What I can't deny is that the acting is brilliant, especially Jessie Buckley who undoubtedly has awards coming her way. Nor can I deny that the film is excellently produced and packs a hugely emotional punch. In many ways, it's actually outstanding but my God is it boring. Made for the Oscars, not for entertainment but I fully get it if others love it.

Sentimental Value - Again slow but this time compelling and slightly brilliant examination of inter generational trauma within a family. Maybe the end is a little too neat but we needed something redemptive to cling to. This is an intelligent and thought provoking watch that I strongly recommend.

Saw Hamnet today - thought it was excellent. It resonated with me and I found it very moving.

I didn't find it boring at all but I can see it won't appeal to a lot of people given its subject matter. Death and grief are not for discussion in modern society.

The acting was very good.

se9addick · January 11

Blucher said:

I watched the Indian film, Homebound, on Netflix this week and thought it was very good. It's one of 15 films on the 'shortlist' for the best International Feature Oscar.

Some good films on Netflix recently, including Train Dreams and the excellent Taiwanese feature,
Left-Handed Girl.

Train Dreams should win all the Oscars, incredible film. Absolutely harrowing though.

se9addick · January 11

hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

Making_all_the_noise said:

Hamnet - The syrupy strings of a Max Richter induced tear-jerking finale is not sufficient pay off for the two hours of slow paced, uneventful, simply dull non-action that proceeded it. I dropped off several times during the film. What I can't deny is that the acting is brilliant, especially Jessie Buckley who undoubtedly has awards coming her way. Nor can I deny that the film is excellently produced and packs a hugely emotional punch. In many ways, it's actually outstanding but my God is it boring. Made for the Oscars, not for entertainment but I fully get it if others love it.

Sentimental Value - Again slow but this time compelling and slightly brilliant examination of inter generational trauma within a family. Maybe the end is a little too neat but we needed something redemptive to cling to. This is an intelligent and thought provoking watch that I strongly recommend.

Saw Hamnet today - thought it was excellent. It resonated with me and I found it very moving.

I didn't find it boring at all but I can see it won't appeal to a lot of people given its subject matter. Death and grief are not for discussion in modern society.

The acting was very good.

Yep, just been to see it, very good film that’s worth the hype. Jessie Buckley was amazing.

ken_shabby · January 11

The Housemaid
This was a surprise. I only went as my daughter wanted to see it and it was a chance for a bit of father/daughter time. I knew nothing about it at all but it turns out it's a thriller. A huge majority of the audience were female which made me worry it was going to be another 50 Shades fuck up. It was way better. A few twists and lively turns and it picked up speed as it went along. Not the best ever but certainly worth a look.
7/10

laurathered · January 12

ken_shabby said:

The Housemaid
This was a surprise. I only went as my daughter wanted to see it and it was a chance for a bit of father/daughter time. I knew nothing about it at all but it turns out it's a thriller. A huge majority of the audience were female which made me worry it was going to be another 50 Shades fuck up. It was way better. A few twists and lively turns and it picked up speed as it went along. Not the best ever but certainly worth a look.
7/10

Ooh good to know. My daughter wants to see this as enjoyed the book.

took my 10 year old to see Anaconda last week. Pretty awful film although others in the cinema were laughing along. 10 year old went from petrified to giggling to yawning every few minutes - said he wouldn’t recommend it to his friends 🤷‍♀️

CAFCTrev · January 12

laurathered said:

ken_shabby said:

The Housemaid
This was a surprise. I only went as my daughter wanted to see it and it was a chance for a bit of father/daughter time. I knew nothing about it at all but it turns out it's a thriller. A huge majority of the audience were female which made me worry it was going to be another 50 Shades fuck up. It was way better. A few twists and lively turns and it picked up speed as it went along. Not the best ever but certainly worth a look.
7/10

10 year old went from petrified to giggling to yawning every few minutes - said he wouldn’t recommend it to his friends 🤷‍♀️

Like watching a Charlton game then?

Blucher · January 12

Hamnet

I see this won the Golden Globe for Best Drama and Jessie Buckley won the Best Lead Actress award, but I'm afraid it didn't do it for me.

Making_all_the_noise · January 12

Giant - The guy who plays Prince Nas actually captures his facial tiks and strut surprisingly well. He's far too bulky though, nothing like the skinny rake that Nas was in his fighting days. Brosnan is decent as Brendan Ingle. It's not too bad but I think the film in the end is too generous on Nas. The idea that Brendan rinsed him (which Nas genuinely believes to this day), is disrespectful and greedy. It made it hard for me to like the film because it was desperate to be even handed when most in boxing are of the opinion Brendan was treated shabbily and that through a diminished legacy, Nas paid the price for his greed. It's a fairly average film and I wouldn't bother watching unless you are a boxing fan.

Weegie Addick · January 14

Marty Supreme tonight - very full-on and cartoon-esque at times. Intriguing to discover it is loosely inspired by a true story. Chalamet superb as expected. Paltrow disappointing as expected. Worth watching.

Hamnet tomorrow.

Rothko · January 16

Just back from seeing 28 Years Later, the Bone Temple, and Christ on a bike that’s a brilliant film, O’Connell and Fiennes are exceptional. O’Connell character is fucking evil and the ending sets up 3 nicely.

IdleHans · January 16

If there were a film called Christ on a Bike I would definitely go and see it

EastTerrace · January 17

Just seen Hamnet. Feel like I have been hit by a sledgehammer. Probably most intense film I have ever seen.

se9addick · January 17

EastTerrace said:

Just seen Hamnet. Feel like I have been hit by a sledgehammer. Probably most intense film I have ever seen.

It’s a brutal one, I watched it no long after seeing Train Dreams - that was a one two punch to the gut in quick succession.

se9addick · January 17

Rothko said:

Just back from seeing 28 Years Later, the Bone Temple, and Christ on a bike that’s a brilliant film, O’Connell and Fiennes are exceptional. O’Connell character is fucking evil and the ending sets up 3 nicely.

Yeah it’s lots of fun. Could watch the scene of Fiennes and O’Connell talking for hours!

cblock · January 18

,Just watched Train Dreams on Netflix, very good.

hoof_it_up_to_benty · January 18

se9addick said:

Rothko said:

Just back from seeing 28 Years Later, the Bone Temple, and Christ on a bike that’s a brilliant film, O’Connell and Fiennes are exceptional. O’Connell character is fucking evil and the ending sets up 3 nicely.

Yeah it’s lots of fun. Could watch the scene of Fiennes and O’Connell talking for hours!

Just seen it. Very dark film - love the O'Connell and Fiennes characters. Some very funny bits amidst the gore.

stoneroses19 · 9:03AM

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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