Films

[Deleted member 15344]

Films seen recently

The Martian - loved it , thought Matt Damon was brilliant and a great watch

Creed - a really enjoyable film with a great performance from Stallone

Looking forward to watching Revenant tonight and want to see Concussion when it comes out

 

[Duckster]

The Revenant is a magnificent film in so many ways...
Absolutely needs watching on the biggest screen possible...

Whereas Hateful Eight is so disappointing in too many ways for me...

I thought exactly the same. I seriously think you could drop 1 or even 2 characters from Hateful 8 and probably about an hours running time and it would make it a better film.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Duckster - I reckon there are very few films out there with running times over 2 hours that could not lose 20-30 minutes without any issue whatsoever. It is a blight of modern cinema that directors seem obsessed with dragging out films and no one seems prepared to stand up to them with a decent pair of editorial scissors.

 

[MendieGK]

Hateful 8 was still very good, and very few directors could pull off a 3hr film, filmed pretty much in one Room. Jackson is absolutely incredible in it. However, I'd say Inglorious and Django are both better.

Concussion was a good watch, mainly because i'm such an NFL nut, its scary what these guys go through and what the NFL tries to cover up (up until recently).

Creed was also a very good watch,not a boxing fan, but Stallone was brilliant and Michael Jordan is very good too (been a fan since he was in the later series of Friday Night Lights).

None of them are up with Spotlight though

 

[MendieGK]

Duckster - I reckon there are very few films out there with running times over 2 hours that could not lose 20-30 minutes without any issue whatsoever. It is a blight of modern cinema that directors seem obsessed with dragging out films and no one seems prepared to stand up to them with a decent pair of editorial scissors.

Id imagine the directors cut of Hateful 8 is about another 30mins long!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

That is directors ego for you. A reason why they should not be given completely free reign. Look at Star Wars I, II and III if you need confirmation of that.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Hateful 8 was still very good, and very few directors could pull off a 3hr film, filmed pretty much in one Room. Jackson is absolutely incredible in it. However, I'd say Inglorious and Django are both better.

Concussion was a good watch, mainly because i'm such an NFL nut, its scary what these guys go through and what the NFL tries to cover up (up until recently).

Creed was also a very good watch,not a boxing fan, but Stallone was brilliant and Michael Jordan is very good too (been a fan since he was in the later series of Friday Night Lights).

None of them are up with Spotlight though

What's Spotlight about ?

 

[MendieGK]

What's Spotlight about ?

Its about the Boston Globes uncovering of the Child abuse that has gone on in the Catholic Church, based on a true story. Its an oscar film so isnt going to get you on the edge of your seat, but its also the favourite to win.

Mark Rufalo is brilliant in it.

 

[MegaSteve]

Duckster - I reckon there are very few films out there with running times over 2 hours that could not lose 20-30 minutes without any issue whatsoever. It is a blight of modern cinema that directors seem obsessed with dragging out films and no one seems prepared to stand up to them with a decent pair of editorial scissors.

With digiprints I don't believe there is so much pressure, with regard the length of film, as there maybe was when 'real' film was used... When I worked on the bulk side of the business I used to love the over length films as it meant a higher probability of more overtime coming my way...

 

[Kellfire]

Far too many people want short, sharp films that have no time for plot progression.

Ninety minutes is long enough for a light hearted yarn but many films of substance need two hours as a minimum to have the depth required.

 

[Midnight]

Saw Legend with Tom Hardy at the weekend - very good film. Tom Hardy impresses me more and more with each film he makes - he's got an excellent back catalogue to boot including the likes of Bronson, Warrior, Lawlessand The Drop.

I was just about to post about Legend, thought it was very good and Tom Hardy played the part very well.

 

[Matty6]

I was just about to post about Legend, thought it was very good and Tom Hardy played the part very well.

Very good film, really enjoyed it. Tom Hardy is a quality actor!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

He was superb in Mad Max

 

[Odvan]

Hateful 8 was still very good, and very few directors could pull off a 3hr film, filmed pretty much in one Room. Jackson is absolutely incredible in it. However, I'd say Inglorious and Django are both better.

Creed was also a very good watch,not a boxing fan, but Stallone was brilliant and Michael Jordan is very good too (been a fan since he was in the later series of Friday Night Lights).

None of them are up with Spotlight though

I agree with the Hateful 8 sentiment, likewise with Django and Inglorious.

Watched Creed on Saturday and enjoyed it - would happily recommend it as a decent way to spend a couple of hours.

Have also watch Sicario, Bridge of Spies and Spectre recently. Thoroughly enjoyed Spectre, seems like opinion was divided on it but for me it was typical Bond and I'd happily put it on again

Sicario and Bridge of Spies were both also really good, Bridge of Spies edging it for me.

Need to watch The Martian and Spotlight (just won a critics choice award) but think I need to be in the right mood for the latter!

Not bothered about Star Wars - will watch that as and when.

But one of my film highlights over the weekend was watching ET with my 3yo lad .

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Looks like not so many of us have seen Carol or The Danish Girl so maybe my Mrs was right and they are 'not so much for blokes' - and looking at the films most guys here have seen recently - definitely more 'action/thriller'?

 

[Beezerk]

Pride was a pretty good film from last year, as was The Lobster.

 

[Cheifi0]

I watched hateful 8 on saturday as the Revernent was full. I really enjoyed it and if your a fan of Tarantino you can't go wrong. That's the first film i have watched in a year at the cinema. Most of the other stuff been produced just seems so dumbed down and predictable. Having said that will watch the Revernent and Spotlight trailer looks like a film i would enjoy.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Looks like not so many of us have seen Carol or The Danish Girl so maybe my Mrs was right and they are 'not so much for blokes' - and looking at the films most guys here have seen recently - definitely more 'action/thriller'?

I've come to an agreement with my wife. She goes to Oscar films like Carol, The Danish Girl, any period drama etc with a friend of hers. I am excused all heavy films. Yes, I see the Marvel films, action, thrillers etc. It works very well. I'll throw in the odd Imitation Game but I check it out carefully beforehand before going along to see it.

 

[MendieGK]

I watched hateful 8 on saturday as the Revernent was full. I really enjoyed it and if your a fan of Tarantino you can't go wrong. That's the first film i have watched in a year at the cinema. Most of the other stuff been produced just seems so dumbed down and predictable. Having said that will watch the Revernent and Spotlight trailer looks like a film i would enjoy.

Im with you on this. I've been so fed up with the lack of imagination from films recently - so bored of all the marvel and other comic based films. they really are taking advantage of everyone being interested in them.

 

[MendieGK]

I agree with the Hateful 8 sentiment, likewise with Django and Inglorious.

Watched Creed on Saturday and enjoyed it - would happily recommend it as a decent way to spend a couple of hours.

Have also watch Sicario, Bridge of Spies and Spectre recently. Thoroughly enjoyed Spectre, seems like opinion was divided on it but for me it was typical Bond and I'd happily put it on again

Sicario and Bridge of Spies were both also really good, Bridge of Spies edging it for me.

Need to watch The Martian and Spotlight (just won a critics choice award) but think I need to be in the right mood for the latter!

Not bothered about Star Wars - will watch that as and when.

But one of my film highlights over the weekend was watching ET with my 3yo lad .

I've got Sicario ready to watch and enjoyed Bridge of Spies (although not much really happened).

Thought spectre was one of the worst bonds i've seen in a while.

Looking forward to the Big Short which comes out on Friday.