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Another one I missed at the time but found on DVD recently.
Outstanding - a properly suspenseful film, just enough scientific accuracy to be reasonably credible (OK, a few bits that weren't quite), and a genuinely tense ending... I haven't read the book though. Also, having read the reports into the Space Shuttle accidents I don't think the portrayal of NASA's management decision-making culture was too unfair or 'cartoon bad guys'.
The only thing I didn't like - apart from a couple of bits where with a physics background you just go "er... no" (like repairing an 8' hole in a pressure dome with some polythene sheeting and gaffer tape) - was that the Mars scenery backgrounds were very wrong, like a cross between 50s sci-fi illustrations and the pod racing course in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
But overall...
9/10
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Late to the party, obviously. Quite enjoyed it, especially the basic attitude, although felt the scripted humour wasn't quite up to the mark it needed to be to really capture the "taking the piss from the inside vibe". Also slightly let down by the lead's voice which, for my money, was a bit too whiney and not world weary enough for the target I think they were trying to hit. Still, an entertaining diversion.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Why anyone thought it was a good idea to commit this rubbish to film let alone DVD/Bluray is beyond me, unless you absolutely had to see Stallone wearing enough makeup and fake tan to supply the whole of Essex for the rest of this century.
Having said that, I did think Ronda Rousey did all right in it, not acting but the action stuff.
Quite a suspenseful horror flick that doesn't rely on loads of special FX.
House of the Devil and The Innkeepers.
Again, a couple of horror flicks that keep up the suspense without resorting to loads of jump-scares. I liked the actress Sara Paxton in The Innkeepers. I reckon she'd do well in comedic roles. And she looked adorable in this film.
I enjoyed the film, great cinematography, and provoked some thought.
Not the best film I’ve ever seen though, probably not even in the top 10.
might watch the sequel tonight if I have time.
And the sound is ridiculous. The dialogue is whisper quiet while everything else is deafening. I ended up watching it on subtitles with the sound way down.
As for Blade Runner, I like the original, but a lot of it has aged quite badly now. Conversely I thought 2049 was phenomenal. Really long but doesn’t drag. IMO of course
This has to be one of the best films I've seen in years. It's quite Tarantino albeit not directed by Tarantino
2 hours and 15 mins just flew by, fantastic, keeps you hooked into the story, great characters and unlike so many films in the last 15 years, it has a definite start, middle and more importantly, an end that doesn't leave it up to the viewer to explain.
This film is a must see.
A pretty good black comedy revenge thriller from Norway, with Stellan Skarsgard and Bruno Ganz (RIP). Recently remade as Cold Pursuit - the film Liam Neeson was promoting when he got himself in hot water recently.
The remake's been made by the same director, which makes me quite curious to compare and contrast.
I watched Bad times at the El Royale on a flight a couple of weeks back, I really enjoyed it. Cynthia Erivo was amazing in that, really brilliant vocal performances. 8/10
Watched the Jane Fonda documentary film, I thought that was ok too 7/10.
Also saw BlacKkKlansman, I thought it was pretty good...very good for a Spike Lee film. 7/10.
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Enjoyed it - pretty cookie-cutter storyline, but enjoyable nevertheless. Goes from war film to suspense to horror to sci-fi to war.
Also, great sound effects on the weapons!