What films have you watched recently?

paulnb57

Deep Water Horizon, based on a true story, enjoyable, formula stuff 7/10

Don't Breathe, not too shabby, 7/10

boogieman

sinbaadi said:

Jack Reacher: Never something something.

Totally and completely forgettable.  Cinema by numbers.  

Not surprised, the books are written by numbers too. Jack Reacher is also supposed to be six foot eight, or something like that....so they cast Tom Cruise. Riiiiiiight. 

Deadman

Deep water horizon, brilliant. 8/10

War dogs, another good one. 7.5/10

Whiplash. Absolute corker. 9/10.

BigBearKris

boogieman said:

sinbaadi said:

Jack Reacher: Never something something.

Totally and completely forgettable.  Cinema by numbers.  

Not surprised, the books are written by numbers too. Jack Reacher is also supposed to be six foot eight, or something like that....so they cast Tom Cruise. Riiiiiiight. 

It's more like Cruise casts himself.  He's alpha and omega there.

Philly_Q

BigBearKris said:

boogieman said:

sinbaadi said:

Jack Reacher: Never something something.

Totally and completely forgettable.  Cinema by numbers.  

Not surprised, the books are written by numbers too. Jack Reacher is also supposed to be six foot eight, or something like that....so they cast Tom Cruise. Riiiiiiight. 

It's more like Cruise casts himself.  He's alpha and omega there.

But Lee Child says he's happy with the casting, he's even made cameo appearances in both films.  I know that's probably money talking, but most authors seem pretty pragmatic about movie adaptations of their work.  Agreed with @boogieman, the books are pretty much by the numbers too, but they're enjoyable enough.

IvanMC

I watched Filth last night. The Scottish one, and I found it world class, it seriously blew me away. Great plot. Great acting.

RaymondLin

I just got back from LA LA Land.  Btw, I just got this... La La...Los Angeles !

I am not a musical fan, went to see this from all the hype from the US and it did not disappoint. About 10 mins into the movie I had fallen in love with the leads, Emma Stone in particular. It was strange at first to see people burst into songs but this really is so good. The sets, the colours, the back drop, the cinematography, the editing and some of those dances are like 1 long shot which I love. I had photographed a few musicals in the past and been to numerous rehearsals so I have seen the work they put into it to hit the spot and I find it fascinating to see it on the big screen.

The acting was also brilliant, especially the opening audition from Stone, when she cried on the phone...that 30 second was just pure brilliance. The chemistry too between Stone and Gosling, they are believable as a couple and believable when they fall in love and believable when they fight.  

By quarter of the way through this movie I found myself smiling at the screen. 
Half way through this movie I told myself this is better than Star Wars and I am going to own this on Bluray.  
About 3 quarters I thought this is will win Best Picture at the Oscars.*

I adore this movie. Love it. When the credits rolled I wanted to start clapping, then I remember I am British.

9.9/10 - Better than Rogue One!

0.1 off perfection (a 10) because a couple of the dance numbers felt a little clunky.

*I need to see Hacksaw Ridge and a couple of others first.

edit - just booked to see it again tomorrow...finally read a few reviews and they all say it is better the second time round.

EricTheWeary

The Huntsman: Winters War. I have no idea what was going on but good to see a bit of Puzzle Wood again. 

EricTheWeary

The Revenant. Fairly sure that wasn't filmed in Puzzle Wood. Not particularly close to the book. Looks amazing though. 

starwarsnosebleed

Stretch.

Comedy/action/thriller.
better than i thought it was gonna be. 7.5/10

Col_Decker

RaymondLin said:

I just got back from LA LA Land.  Btw, I just got this... La La...Los Angeles !

I am not a musical fan, went to see this from all the hype from the US and it did not disappoint. About 10 mins into the movie I had fallen in love with the leads, Emma Stone in particular. It was strange at first to see people burst into songs but this really is so good. The sets, the colours, the back drop, the cinematography, the editing and some of those dances are like 1 long shot which I love. I had photographed a few musicals in the past and been to numerous rehearsals so I have seen the work they put into it to hit the spot and I find it fascinating to see it on the big screen.

The acting was also brilliant, especially the opening audition from Stone, when she cried on the phone...that 30 second was just pure brilliance. The chemistry too between Stone and Gosling, they are believable as a couple and believable when they fall in love and believable when they fight.  

By quarter of the way through this movie I found myself smiling at the screen. 
Half way through this movie I told myself this is better than Star Wars and I am going to own this on Bluray.  
About 3 quarters I thought this is will win Best Picture at the Oscars.*

I adore this movie. Love it. When the credits rolled I wanted to start clapping, then I remember I am British.

9.9/10 - Better than Rogue One!

0.1 off perfection (a 10) because a couple of the dance numbers felt a little clunky.

*I need to see Hacksaw Ridge and a couple of others first.

edit - just booked to see it again tomorrow...finally read a few reviews and they all say it is better the second time round.

What's it actually about though? I see all the adverts telling me its the best film ever and I must see it. But I have no idea what it's about from the trailers ... ergo I'm pissed off with it already. 

RaymondLin

Col_Decker said:

RaymondLin said:

I just got back from LA LA Land.  Btw, I just got this... La La...Los Angeles !

I am not a musical fan, went to see this from all the hype from the US and it did not disappoint. About 10 mins into the movie I had fallen in love with the leads, Emma Stone in particular. It was strange at first to see people burst into songs but this really is so good. The sets, the colours, the back drop, the cinematography, the editing and some of those dances are like 1 long shot which I love. I had photographed a few musicals in the past and been to numerous rehearsals so I have seen the work they put into it to hit the spot and I find it fascinating to see it on the big screen.

The acting was also brilliant, especially the opening audition from Stone, when she cried on the phone...that 30 second was just pure brilliance. The chemistry too between Stone and Gosling, they are believable as a couple and believable when they fall in love and believable when they fight.  

By quarter of the way through this movie I found myself smiling at the screen. 
Half way through this movie I told myself this is better than Star Wars and I am going to own this on Bluray.  
About 3 quarters I thought this is will win Best Picture at the Oscars.*

I adore this movie. Love it. When the credits rolled I wanted to start clapping, then I remember I am British.

9.9/10 - Better than Rogue One!

0.1 off perfection (a 10) because a couple of the dance numbers felt a little clunky.

*I need to see Hacksaw Ridge and a couple of others first.

edit - just booked to see it again tomorrow...finally read a few reviews and they all say it is better the second time round.

What's it actually about though? I see all the adverts telling me its the best film ever and I must see it. But I have no idea what it's about from the trailers ... ergo I'm pissed off with it already. 

About a struggling Jazz pianist and an equally struggling actress trying to make it in Hollywood and how fate has brought them together.

The beauty in the movie, beyond the acting, beyond the singing and dancing or even Gosling's own piano playing, he actually leant to play the piano in this movie and it is all him.  There is so much beauty in this movie, from the colours, oh the colours, each frame is a treasure, and the way they select it from muted tones to vibrant dresses; to the way it frames the shot, the way it portraits LA in a romantic way.  in the end LA itself becomes a character like Woody Allen's movies makes New York a character.

On top of that, they nailed that landing on the ending.  

DrJazzTap

I saw A monster calls on Saturday I thought it was a fine film. 

I then watched Manchester by the sea yesterday. Wow that was a gut wrenching experience. Michelle Williams is excellent as is Casey Affleck.

failed_astronaut

RaymondLin said:

Col_Decker said:

RaymondLin said:

I just got back from LA LA Land.  Btw, I just got this... La La...Los Angeles !

I am not a musical fan, went to see this from all the hype from the US and it did not disappoint. About 10 mins into the movie I had fallen in love with the leads, Emma Stone in particular. It was strange at first to see people burst into songs but this really is so good. The sets, the colours, the back drop, the cinematography, the editing and some of those dances are like 1 long shot which I love. I had photographed a few musicals in the past and been to numerous rehearsals so I have seen the work they put into it to hit the spot and I find it fascinating to see it on the big screen.

The acting was also brilliant, especially the opening audition from Stone, when she cried on the phone...that 30 second was just pure brilliance. The chemistry too between Stone and Gosling, they are believable as a couple and believable when they fall in love and believable when they fight.  

By quarter of the way through this movie I found myself smiling at the screen. 
Half way through this movie I told myself this is better than Star Wars and I am going to own this on Bluray.  
About 3 quarters I thought this is will win Best Picture at the Oscars.*

I adore this movie. Love it. When the credits rolled I wanted to start clapping, then I remember I am British.

9.9/10 - Better than Rogue One!

0.1 off perfection (a 10) because a couple of the dance numbers felt a little clunky.

*I need to see Hacksaw Ridge and a couple of others first.

edit - just booked to see it again tomorrow...finally read a few reviews and they all say it is better the second time round.

What's it actually about though? I see all the adverts telling me its the best film ever and I must see it. But I have no idea what it's about from the trailers ... ergo I'm pissed off with it already. 

About a struggling Jazz pianist and an equally struggling actress trying to make it in Hollywood and how fate has brought them together.

The beauty in the movie, beyond the acting, beyond the singing and dancing or even Gosling's own piano playing, he actually leant to play the piano in this movie and it is all him.  There is so much beauty in this movie, from the colours, oh the colours, each frame is a treasure, and the way they select it from muted tones to vibrant dresses; to the way it frames the shot, the way it portraits LA in a romantic way.  in the end LA itself becomes a character like Woody Allen's movies makes New York a character.

On top of that, they nailed that landing on the ending.  

We went to see La La Land last night and I'm so glad there's someone here who could (far more eloquently than I) sum up how lovely this film is!

We've even thought about using "Mia & Seb's theme" as part of our wedding music (maybe not the bit where it goes freeform Jazz though!).

TimmyO

Watched The Big Short - fantastic film about the financial crisis - both shocking and entertaining 

DiscoStu

David Brent - Life On The Road.
Big fan of The Office but this was uncomfortable pish.
The occasional laugh so I'll give it 3/10

Deadman

Arrival. I simply don't see what all the hype is and why the ratings are so high. Thought provoking? Boring old load of bollicks. 4/10.

paulnb57

Hacksaw Ridge, takes a while to get going, but was it ever worth it! Best film I've seen in a long while, based on a true story, quite graphic but very well done.....

Fuengi

Watched Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" at the weekend, enjoyed it immensely and am now slightly obsessed with the 1920s culture - The Jazz Age, Lost Generation... Hemingway, F Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein etc.

Brilliant film and all round excellent performances. 

sinbaadi

Arrival....promising much for a lot of the film that it fails to deliver.  I just found myself not caring about anything or anyone in the film.

Fantastic Beasts - a decent romp, lots of fascination and imagination but tagged on to a good versus evil plot that was rather superfluous to the fantastic beasts bit.  Better than Potter films, I guess.