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JoelDee · 2011-08-22, 09:04:38

Inbetweeners - 10/10

Tyson · 2011-08-24, 13:34:01

Not really a movie, but I started watching Boardwalk Empire. Pilot episode costed $18 million, apparently the most expensive pilot ever made (it was directed by Martin Scorsese as well). Steve Buscemi is a brilliant actor and is a perfect fit for Nucky, the main character. Super series!

Skofo · 2011-08-24, 13:53:31

Boardwalk Empire is so great! Series really seem to overcome movies in quality, never thought this could happen, but I really get the feeling that those series are the future were heading to. And I would like that, because the main things I miss in most modern movies are the complex characters and series just have way more time to introduce you to those.

Boardwalk Empire and Mad Men were/are both so stunningly good, I cant wait for more of this stuff coming out

btw last movie: Rise of the planet of the Apes - 5/10, pretty boring, was really underwhelmed after reading a lot of good reviews. Though, I have to admit, the CGI effects on caesar were amazing, but the story was just meh.

Claude Perdu · 2011-08-25, 10:37:47

^^ If you haven't yet, watch Game of Thrones.
The nice thing about series is that there's more room for plot and character development.

Latest movies:

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - As Paulos said a few posts ago, went in expecting average, but it was actually really good! Sidenote: Going to the theatre for the first time in months (years?) reminded me why I hate it though, all so disgustingly overpriced!

Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides - Don't get why people seemed to be disappointed in this. Was just as amusing as the previous three and Johnny Depp's role was excellently executed as always.

Hubee · 2011-08-25, 10:42:24

(2011-08-22 07:20:55)izzymoreno Wrote: Watched Serial Mom yesterday...its soo great!

Not seen that in a while! Made by John Waters wasn't it?

Watched Pink Flamingos (also Waters) the other week, I'd recommend anyone stay away from it! Had to see some shit that I can never un-see.. seriously messed up film.

aidan_h · 2011-08-25, 11:11:33

(2011-08-25 10:37:47)Claude Perdu Wrote: ^^ If you haven't yet, watch Game of Thrones.
The nice thing about series is that there's more room for plot and character development.

ahem

anyway... reading the first book at the mo. on my phone. enjoyable to see more rounded versions of the characters.

Guy (Boratto?) · 2011-08-29, 22:23:04

saw:

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personally thought it was just ok despite all the hype, I don't seem to be a fan of the spanish storytelling traditions and find it tends to be too ponderous for my liking. or maybe just different to what i'm used to, but either way I prefer some mindfucks in a film and questions at the end, instead of just general narrative (however interesting and well done it may be - which this definitely was)

again it's another film that i've seen this year that seems to change part way through, and for me I didn't have anyone to sympathise with in the first part so struggled to really get lost in it.

a good idea for a film though nonetheless. worth a watch, I think generally people will enjoy it more than I did

also don't read any other reviews if you wanna see it, apparently half of them drop something in which could spoil it for you

murray888 · 2011-08-30, 08:51:03

Watched Cowboys and Aliens over the weekend (only because I couldn't get tickets for The Inbetweeeners mind).

Felt like it had all been done before. Really simple and plain. I know there's aliens in it, but one particular part felt totally ridiculous (won't mention it as it's a potential spoiler). The addition of Harrison Ford just made it feel like that last (and cack) Indiana Jones.

5/10

matz8916 · 2011-08-30, 17:16:09

re-watched Thor and Xmen first Class. Time well spent!

andy8271 · 2011-08-31, 00:46:19

Hanna

didn't have a clue what to expect but rather enjoyed it , good action , good acting , good chases , good score from the chem bros

~~williamcarnos~~ · 2011-08-31, 07:43:53

I have seen these movies.
1. Hanna
2. Green Lantern
3. Troy
4. Precious.

aidan_h · 2011-09-05, 14:52:20

(2011-08-29 22:23:04)Guy (Boratto?) Wrote: saw:

personally thought it was just ok despite all the hype, I don't seem to be a fan of the spanish storytelling traditions and find it tends to be too ponderous for my liking. or maybe just different to what i'm used to, but either way I prefer some mindfucks in a film and questions at the end, instead of just general narrative (however interesting and well done it may be - which this definitely was)

again it's another film that i've seen this year that seems to change part way through, and for me I didn't have anyone to sympathise with in the first part so struggled to really get lost in it.

a good idea for a film though nonetheless. worth a watch, I think generally people will enjoy it more than I did

also don't read any other reviews if you wanna see it, apparently half of them drop something in which could spoil it for you

i really liked it. about half-way through i got what you mean about the shift, but the way it worked itself out really impressed me. thankfully i'd stayed away from reviews to avoid knowing anything about it.

Fisticuffs · 2011-09-05, 15:17:03

Saw X Men: First Class last night. It was... surprisingly decent, actually.

matz8916 · 2011-09-05, 15:18:32

Saw Hanna, still have no idea what the fuck its about, but it was a really fucking cool movie! Soundtrack by them C-Bros was of the hizzle, really made the chase scenes (The whole fucking movie was a chase) much more gooder!

me gusta

Garry · 2011-09-05, 15:25:34

Killing Bono + Submarine!

DiscoCreep · 2011-10-11, 17:40:22

Thought I'd bump this thread to give mention to "Drive", a film that surely everyone on this forum must see...
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Easily my favorite movie of 2011.

Young Gun · 2011-10-11, 18:32:16

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Didn't like it. Seemed like it had tried to stay true to the book (which I haven't read) but it was too complicated and had too many pointless characters (like the fat school kid).

Drive - Loved it.

Melancholia - Was pretty slow to begin with but I found myself really enjoying it by the end. Some really great cinematography too.

Also, off to see Midnight in Paris tomorrow which I've been wanting to see for ages.

aidan_h · 2011-10-12, 09:23:09

watched loads of films lately but the best were definitely the trip (the steve coogan one) and senna, even though i don't like f1. best doc i've seen in ages.

Guy (Boratto?) · 2011-10-18, 00:08:41

Drive...

Quote:Easily my favorite movie of 2011.

Quote:Loved it.

sums it up for me really. can't think of a film i've enjoyed more. that sounds like hyperbole but in my defence I do have a terrible memory.

but then the film epitomises everything i've loved for the past couple of years style-wise.

got dayum, i need to see it again.

the ending was just, *mwah* (kisses fingers like an italian chef). took me a while to realise what was going on but... I won't say any more.

getting a serious serotonin rush reminiscing about it here.

oh and don't watch the trailer... you'll want to see this film fresh. I guarantee if you are on this forum you will enjoy it.

Godzilla8930 · 2011-10-18, 00:28:29

(2011-08-25 11:11:33)aidan_h Wrote:
(2011-08-25 10:37:47)Claude Perdu Wrote: ^^ If you haven't yet, watch Game of Thrones.
The nice thing about series is that there's more room for plot and character development.

ahem

anyway... reading the first book at the mo. on my phone. enjoyable to see more rounded versions of the characters.

GOT series is epic. I can't wait for season 2 to start but since i'm reading the books now (i'm in book 4 now,after seeing the series) I'm more excited for season 3&4 which is all about the third book. And that book is an epic shitstorm of wtf who will piss off a lot of viewers

as movies go,
today I rewatched Ghost In The Shell.Really good movie is the sequel any good too?

sushilnash · 2011-10-18, 00:35:03

Tyrannosaur. Didn't disappoint.

Guy (Boratto?) · 2011-10-18, 00:43:22

^you should watch the miniseries 'Red Riding' from last year - very similar styles and a number of shared actors (one of whom is the director of tyrannosaur). fantastic series too.

aidan_h · 2011-10-18, 09:58:34

(2011-10-18 00:28:29)Godzilla8930 Wrote:
(2011-08-25 11:11:33)aidan_h Wrote:
(2011-08-25 10:37:47)Claude Perdu Wrote: ^^ If you haven't yet, watch Game of Thrones.
The nice thing about series is that there's more room for plot and character development.

ahem

anyway... reading the first book at the mo. on my phone. enjoyable to see more rounded versions of the characters.

GOT series is epic. I can't wait for season 2 to start but since i'm reading the books now (i'm in book 4 now,after seeing the series) I'm more excited for season 3&4 which is all about the third book. And that book is an epic shitstorm of wtf who will piss off a lot of viewers

as movies go,
today I rewatched Ghost In The Shell.Really good movie is the sequel any good too?

yes, the third book is an epic clusterfuck all right, can't wait to see that one brought to life. the fourth is pretty boring though.

Niko · 2011-10-18, 12:27:46

Colombiana

A typical revenge story. It was alright but there are some weak moments. 6/10

Drive

I was disappointed after watched this and I went to read user reviews on IMDB to hear more opinions. Some of them says it's a 'masterpiece', 'best film of the year', but according to most people (despite its high rating) it's 'awful', 'crap', 'overrated, 'waste of time'. And i have to agree with the second. The film was too smooth emotionally. There is no tense, energy, fun, pain, action, fear or anything that you are looking for in a film, it was just boring and pointless. I definitely wasn't expecting this reading the storyline. It tries hard to be arty but misses out the important things like a story line. Also there are no good performers in this film, Gosling is a great actor but he was so dull here. Really nothing worth seeing in this film except the soundtrack. 4/10

The Caller

It was dark, creepy and mysterious which i always appreciate but wouldn't recommend it except if you are not into that genre. 5,5/10

Mother's Day

Decent horror-thriller 6/10

ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2

The first part was way better. 4/10

Fast Five

Definitely the best part of this film. 9,5/10

Horrible Bosses

Enjoyed it a lot, but i was expecting just a tiny bit more. 8/10

PaoloTramezzani · 2011-10-18, 13:18:34

after niko's damning review of drive i'm convinved it's a decent film

can't wait to see it