Films

[Blue in Munich]

I certainly don't take Kermode to heart. There are plenty of films that I have seen and loved that he has dismissed. He is not a fan of Jojo Rabbit right now but I loved it for example. Equally there are many he goes overboard on that I think 'not on your life' . I can generally decipher a popular film and why he doesn't like it and still work out if it will appeal to me. He really did lay into Doolittle though, with knobs on, and so that tends to make me think it is a truly bad one.

He gave a thumbs up to the Harley Quinn film and that surprised me. He is not normally a fan of Marvel or DC, unless they are truly dark and subversive (typical film critic)

I may have to review my opinion of Mr. Kermode...

 

[Orikoru]

I certainly don't take Kermode to heart. There are plenty of films that I have seen and loved that he has dismissed. He is not a fan of Jojo Rabbit right now but I loved it for example. Equally there are many he goes overboard on that I think 'not on your life' . I can generally decipher a popular film and why he doesn't like it and still work out if it will appeal to me. He really did lay into Doolittle though, with knobs on, and so that tends to make me think it is a truly bad one.

He gave a thumbs up to the Harley Quinn film and that surprised me. He is not normally a fan of Marvel or DC, unless they are truly dark and subversive (typical film critic)

It's only one blokes opinion anyway. The only thing I look at for films is average rating on IMDB. Personally I find more stock in what 50,000 people think that one film reviewer.

For the record, Doolittle 5.5, Parasite 8.6, Jojo Rabbit 8.0, Harley Quinn thing 6.7.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I don't think it was the inaccuracy of his accent that was solely the problem. In terms of accents he just found it very distracting. To be fair, a bad accent, particularly when they go in and out, is very off putting. Russel Crowe in Robin Hood was awful, Don Cheadle in the Oceans films was plain horrible. Why even bother with an accent, no one would care if he did it in his own voice.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I've listened to Kermode and Mayo for years and although Kermode can go a bit overboard with the praise on some art house films, he is usually spot on with more mainstream fare. Chances are that any film that has had been test shown a couple of years ago but only been just released, has had to have reshoots to try and salvage it and had several writers involved will be gash. And I did hear his RDJ's Welsh accent in a trailer for Dolittle before I saw Parasite this weekend and did think 'oh dear, someone really should have taken him to one side and said no....'. But then again it may be that I'm in my echo chamber and what's to say Kermode's right. But if you have the choice of Parasite or Dolittle I know what I'd chose

That’s the difference and beauty of not being a critic or having an opinion that no one cares about.

My lad did film and media at Uni and at times when watching a film he’ll start analysing it or (imo) being over critical.

Not saying he’s wrong for doing that, but some movies for me are no more than entertainment or escapism for however long the movie last and should be took at face value.

Dr Dolittle is such a film, is his accent bad? Oh god yes, does it detract from the film? No, because the film shouldn’t be took that serious, the CGI is superb, has a couple of stand out, laugh out loud moments and a nice pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.

 

[MegaSteve]

Could tell how bad a film was likely to be depending on how much of a re-shoot was required and how close it was happening to release date... The more scenes being re-shot usually equated to how big a 'turkey' the film was to be...

 

[Blue in Munich]

I don't think it was the inaccuracy of his accent that was solely the problem. In terms of accents he just found it very distracting. To be fair, a bad accent, particularly when they go in and out, is very off putting. Russel Crowe in Robin Hood was awful, Don Cheadle in the Oceans films was plain horrible. Why even bother with an accent, no one would care if he did it in his own voice.

He plays a bit of a madcap, an eccentric, someone who has conversations with animals. An eccentric with a weird accent; is that really that distracting? I may revert to my original opinion as the where Mr. Kermode's head is in relation to his posterior.

 

[patricks148]

watched The Dead Don't Die last night..... i should have known as soon as a saw Jim Jarmusch directed it.....

 

[Orikoru]

I don't think it was the inaccuracy of his accent that was solely the problem. In terms of accents he just found it very distracting. To be fair, a bad accent, particularly when they go in and out, is very off putting. Russel Crowe in Robin Hood was awful, Don Cheadle in the Oceans films was plain horrible. Why even bother with an accent, no one would care if he did it in his own voice.

One of my favourite films was almost ruined by a bad accent but it's a good enough film that I can see past it. (V for Vendetta and Natalie Portman).

 

[need_my_wedge]

Speaking of accents, watched Knives Out last night. Daniel Craig goes for a very southern drawl through it. Don't know how good it was, but equally didn't really notince any failings with it. Just watched the film for what it was, which was quite an enjoyable whodunnit in an Agatha Christie/ Cluedo sort of style.

 

[Cherry13]

Watched the Adam sandler, uncut gems other night. Ok, nothing spectacular, one of his better performances but that’s not saying much. He’s still a bad actor. Think it was a kermode review which described it as lots of shouting and it’s basically right.

Also watched Hidden Figures at wkend, great story although as always it stretches the truth a little. Thought the 3 main actresses were great and one scene in particular very poignant and moving. I’d def recommend it.

 

[Piece]

John Wick 3, after a 76hr day, tucked up in a hotel room in Bank. Jeez, it was . But still enjoyed it!

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I heard the Kermode /Mayo review on Friday driving down to Harrogate. He absolutely mullered this. Not just hammered but stamped on it from a great height. I take critics with a large pinch of salt but he did not leave any room with this one. He was particularly severe with the Robert Downey accent. Would you say it is not that bad then? (I liked the look of it from the trailer)

Have been to see the Harley Quinn film yet? Quite fancy that one.

Just back from Harley Quinn - Birds of Prey.

Sort of enjoyed it, full on action film, bonkers, funny moments, violent in places.

Came out of it feeling a bit confused, not with the story line, just the whole film, if I ever took hallucinogenic drugs then I’d imagine this is how you’d see the trip, lots of colours, explosions, fast moving, fun and not sure if I’d enjoyed the ride.

Ewan McGregor plays a decent role, no comment on his accent as I think he’s meant to come across as the evil crazy villain.

No need to have seen Suicide Squad to watch it, sets itself up well and for possible spin offs.

 

[Wolf]

Just back from Harley Quinn - Birds of Prey.

Sort of enjoyed it, full on action film, bonkers, funny moments, violent in places.

Came out of it feeling a bit confused, not with the story line, just the whole film, if I ever took hallucinogenic drugs then I’d imagine this is how you’d see the trip, lots of colours, explosions, fast moving, fun and not sure if I’d enjoyed the ride.

Ewan McGregor plays a decent role, no comment on his accent as I think he’s meant to come across as the evil crazy villain.

No need to have seen Suicide Squad to watch it, sets itself up well and for possible spin offs.

Can we get to the important question about the film though... How good does Margot Robbie look?

 

[AmandaJR]

Head Full of Honey - sweet and moving.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Can we get to the important question about the film though... How good does Margot Robbie look?

I know I’m in the minority here,but I just don’t get the fuss over her ?

 

[AmandaJR]

Just spent a rainy afternoon watching Lone Survivor - great film.

Also The Blind Side.

Done well, a war film or sports bio are such a good watch.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Just spent a raint afternoon watching Lone Survivor - great film.

Also The Blind Side.

Done well, a war film or sports bio are such a good watch.

two very good films - recently watched Lone Survivor as well , and then watched Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty - excellent films

 

[Wolf]

I know I’m in the minority here,but I just don’t get the fuss over her ?

You have issues, she's bloody lovely...

 

[Wolf]

Just spent a raint afternoon watching Lone Survivor - great film.

Also The Blind Side.

Done well, a war film or sports bio are such a good watch.

2 great film choices there. Lone Survivor by far one of Wahlberg best films.

Blind Side is just brilliant throughout

 

[Pin-seeker]

You have issues, she's bloody lovely...

I’m not saying she’s bad,but massively overrated.
She’s no Jessica Alba ?