Films

[MegaSteve]

If we talk purely war films Saving Private Ryan from the cinematic perspective was imo much better. Black Hawk down was better from a gritty war perspective, Hurt Locker of what it's like to be inside the minds of people. I just found 1917 to be to coincidental with its story telling and even parts seem to be taken from other films but slightly rehashed with the big blockbuster theatrics to give it some extra weight (couple of scenes reminiscent of Saving Private Ryan and a another could be ripped straight from Gallipoli just a different background)

Its hard to give a direct comparison as blockbuster movies go there isnt really anything directly comparible as there aren't really any WW1 movies, so it is indirect comparisons as above. I think you'll enjoy the cinematography of it, the scores are well placed but overall as a story and the story telling for me is a little flat and as i said before coincidental in how it plays out and how characters move on in the story, i can't give a full opinion on that without giving away 2 or 3 huge spoilers so will have to revisit that when a few have seen it so can discuss more openly.

All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the great war films of all time... The B/W version from 1930... War Horse is a more recent WW1 film...

 

[AmandaJR]

Watched Invincible yesterday. 2006 sports film I'd somehow missed. Really enjoyed it.

 

[Wolf]

All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the great war films of all time... The B/W version from 1930... War Horse is a more recent WW1 film...

Not seen either film so can't comment on how good they are and War Horse doesn't appeal to me at all.

 

[Beezerk]

Watched Invincible yesterday. 2006 sports film I'd somehow missed. Really enjoyed it.

If you enjoyed that try Undefeated, a documentary but absolutely sublime. One of my favourite films of the last 10 years.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/undefeated_2012

 

[AmandaJR]

If you enjoyed that try Undefeated, a documentary but absolutely sublime. One of my favourite films of the last 10 years.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/undefeated_2012

Thanks. I'll check that out.

 

[AmandaJR]

I think I've just watched the worst film ever made. Stuck with it thinking how bad could it really get and was I watching a comedy/tongue in cheek and missing that element. Nope - Googled it and a serious horror film it seems. Us (2019)...total and utter twaddle. So much so it got me angry

 

[Norrin Radd]

I love all the old black and white movies and have just watched one of the very very best .
To kill a mockingbird .
Absolutely brilliant acting from the children and GREGORY PECK.
5star movie.

 

[Pin-seeker]

I think I've just watched the worst film ever made. Stuck with it thinking how bad could it really get and was I watching a comedy/tongue in cheek and missing that element. Nope - Googled it and a serious horror film it seems. Us (2019)...total and utter twaddle. So much so it got me angry

Yep I wasted 2hrs of my life on it.

 

[Ye Olde Boomer]

I don't believe that cinema is shot on film anymore.
What would we title this thread if we were being technically correct?

 

[AmandaJR]

Yep I wasted 2hrs of my life on it.

I honestly felt a well of frustration building as I kept sticking with it hoping for something! It was just plain stupid as...should have trusted my instincts once the stupid thing with the stupid voice appeared and swtiched off!

 

[MegaSteve]

I don't believe that cinema is shot on film anymore.
What would we title this thread if we were being technically correct?

Still a few using 'real' film... Star Wars and Bond for example...

 

[Ye Olde Boomer]

Still a few using 'real' film... Star Wars and Bond for example...

Interesting. I didn't realize that.

 

[Blue in Munich]

1917.. Just watched it through a stream link. I won't post any spoilers as know a few on here are keen to see it. But i have to say I was massively underwhelmed by it..

The trailer I saw tonight made it look excellent. Is it one of those films where the trailer is actually better than the actual film?

I'll tell you Sunday night...

1917; I loved the way it was a continuous shot film, I don't remember seeing that used before. The detail of the sets was stunning (and is deserving of being seem on a big screen), the futility of the "war to end all wars" was fully conveyed, the utter waste of lives infuriated me and the were some poignant moments in the film. But there was something missing that I can't put my finger on. Maybe the story was a little too simplistic (although to use that format of filming might preclude anything more complicated). I'd disagree with Wolf's assessment that it was massively underwhelming, but I certainly didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped I would, nor was I as impressed with it as I thought I would be.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Watched Goodfellas over the weekend - never watched before and thought it was a prequel to The Irishmen - once watched quite obviously it isn't.

But what an excellent film is Goodfellas. I'd read rave reviews about it - and it delivered in spades. Brilliant and I would certainly watch it again.

Next - The Irishman

 

[Beezerk]

Watched Knives Out last night, really enjoyable who dun it type film. Definitely worth a watch

 

[Wolf]

Finally got round to watching John Wick 3... Jesus I wish I hadn't bothered what a god awful film that was and to think its set up for a 4th

 

[Fade and Die]

Finally got round to watching John Wick 3... Jesus I wish I hadn't bothered what a god awful film that was and to think its set up for a 4th

I watched it before Christmas and agree. Absolute tripe.

Watched the first episode of The Outsider last night on sky Atlantic. Brilliant start.

 

[Robster59]

All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the great war films of all time... The B/W version from 1930... War Horse is a more recent WW1 film...

Paths of Glory. A great First World War film that seems to be forgotten. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas. A deep look at the tragedy and futility of war.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Finally got round to watching John Wick 3... Jesus I wish I hadn't bothered what a god awful film that was and to think its set up for a 4th

Thought it was amazing how badly professional assassins could shoot in the first one, I was absolutely gobsmacked at how much worse they'd got with two more films worth of practice.

 

[Tashyboy]

Just got back from watching 1917 on a meerkats 2 for 1. Me and missis T loved it. I think part of the problem with the film is some of the trailers in selling it actually spoil it. It has an all star cast. If cinema ever does smells to go with the films you would be throwing your rocks up.
it is definatey one of those films that needs to be seen on a big screen ( or Oleg tv). Couple of times me and Missis T jumped out of our skins.
Re war films, ironically the last film we saw was midway. It is a stonker.