Films

[Deleted member 21784]

Went to see uncharted today

As a huge fan of the game series I was disappointed when I read damning reviews ...however I still went

I must say they must have seen a different film. It was a solid 7/10.. I mean what more do reviewers want in a film?

On screen chemistry between the actors ...check

Well cast .. double check

Good action scenes . Check

A plot that flows ...check

Even a cheeky little Easter egg to the games mid way through which I was a nice touch I thought

Left it open to a second which I hope they make

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Went to see uncharted today

As a huge fan of the game series I was disappointed when I read damning reviews ...however I still went

I must say they must have seen a different film. It was a solid 7/10.. I mean what more do reviewers want in a film?

On screen chemistry between the actors ...check

Well cast .. double check

Good action scenes . Check

A plot that flows ...check

Even a cheeky little Easter egg to the games mid way through which I was a nice touch I thought

Left it open to a second which I hope they make

I went to see it with the boy this afternoon. I would agree with your assessment. It was a good fun adventure movie.

I’ve never played the games so have no hang ups on how faithful it was to the franchise.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

I went to see it with the boy this afternoon. I would agree with your assessment. It was a good fun adventure movie.

I’ve never played the games so have no hang ups on how faithful it was to the franchise.

To be fair it's pretty faithful and considering when we meet Nate and sully in the first uncharted is prob about 5-10 years after they have been working together so ofc this is getting to know each other. Explain the back story

Chloe was spot on. We don't meet her until uncharted 2 I think it was so keeps it interesting but explains their "history"

The casting is spot on for me with the main two and both are good actors ..

The original voice actor popping up on the beach was brilliant I was like I know that voice!

Then at the end when he throws on the holster and the uncharted music from the game starts it's like oh yeah now your talking..

Nobody seems to like a good back story anymore just wants straight out action

 

[Orikoru]

We watched JoJo Rabbit last night. Really good. Covers everything from humour to heart-wrenching. The kid playing the lead was excellent, and I always love Sam Rockwell too.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

We watched JoJo Rabbit last night. Really good. Covers everything from humour to heart-wrenching. The kid playing the lead was excellent, and I always love Sam Rockwell too.

It gets a mixed response on this thread. I loved it, have seen it multiple times, but others on here can't see the point of it. I loved Jojo's little mate, he had some great lines.

 

[Beezerk]

It gets a mixed response on this thread. I loved it, have seen it multiple times, but others on here can't see the point of it. I loved Jojo's little mate, he had some great lines.

Indeed, superb film.

 

[GB72]

It gets a mixed response on this thread. I loved it, have seen it multiple times, but others on here can't see the point of it. I loved Jojo's little mate, he had some great lines.

I was one of the ones of who loved it, thought it was an excellent film.

 

[Orikoru]

It gets a mixed response on this thread. I loved it, have seen it multiple times, but others on here can't see the point of it. I loved Jojo's little mate, he had some great lines.

Yeah it was good. More stark moments than I was expecting, but then it is still a war-time film so I should have expected that. The Hitler portrayal was camp and ridiculous, but from what I've read this was very much intentional from Waititi so fair play to him (as it was really the boy's imagination anyway). Also the accents were wildly inconsistent across the board, but again, it kind of added to the ridiculousness in a way that felt like it fitted. As you say, his best mate was great as well in his few scenes. He really made no attempt at the accent at all, haha, but he was good light relief.

 

[Patster1969]

Watched "Tick, Tick, Boom" on NetFlix at the weekend - takes a moment to work out what's going on style-wise but worth a watch imo. Andrew Garfield was excellent and who knew he could sing - not me! Knew nothing about Jonathan Larsen or the show "Rent" beforehand.
Spoiler alert - he doesn't shoot any webs or swing from the top of the Empire State Building

 

[patricks148]

Watched the Queen/ Freddie Mercury biopic on Saturday, though the music isn't to my taste, it was enjoyable none the less.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Watched "Old Henry" on SKY Box Office last night. Good western with an interesting twist, enjoyed it.

 

[rudebhoy]

Meet The Fockers was on Sky Showcase last night. Seen it a few times and it cracks me up every time. The wife hates it, says it makes her cringe ?

 

[Beezerk]

Meet The Fockers was on Sky Showcase last night. Seen it a few times and it cracks me up every time. The wife hates it, says it makes her cringe ?

I'm with your wife
The missus had it on the other day, I had to leave the room

 

[williamalex1]

Sorry we missed you, on BBC IPLAYER, a Newcastle family's modern day struggle.

 

[Orikoru]

Just watched Central Intelligence. Action comedy. I enjoyed The Rock's dumb schtick and Kevin Hart was the same as always but good value. Pretty funny.

 

[Beezerk]

Pig with Nicholas Cage, sublime film. I loved his early stuff, then he went off the rails with his action films but crikey is he back. I’ve always thought, given the right script he’s a hell of an actor ?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Ghostbusters-Afterlife, really enjoyed it, connects and pays tribute to the original, very clever and a lovely salute to Harold Ramis.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Pig with Nicholas Cage, sublime film. I loved his early stuff, then he went off the rails with his action films but crikey is he back. I’ve always thought, given the right script he’s a hell of an actor ?

Have you seen Mandy?

 

[Beezerk]

Have you seen Mandy?

Yes, it was excellent ?

 

[Blue in Munich]

The Duke. Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. Based on a true story about someone who "borrowed" a portrait of the Duke of Wellington in order to try & raise money for, & awareness of, social issues. A thoroughly entertaining easy watch. Our friends in the North East may enjoy some of the comments on their neck of the woods, or maybe they won't.