Films

[Cheifi0]

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.

Add to that list, remakes of classics that very rarely do the previous version justice and film series that are made into trilogies or more (Star Wars, terminator) which detracts from the original. This is the same with a lot of tv series that get dragged out and eventually ruins the whole franchise. The latest Sherlock was very batfling as nothing really happened. I hope they don't do that to peaky blinders as that was brilliant. I just have this feeling that the series as a whole would of been so much better if they ended it there.

 

[MarkE]

Just seen Legend. Much better than I was expecting.

 

[Blue in Munich]

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 saw "The Danish Girl" with Mrs BiM. Slow would cover it and frankly if you've seen the trailer you've as good as seen the film. If there are any Oscars handed out then it should be to the make-up team.

Watched "Joy" last night. I nearly walked out in the first half hour and would have sent her a text saying call me in the pub when it's finished. However, having stuck it out it did improve, although I personally wouldn't worry about seeing it in the cinema.

Screen Unseen tonight, hoping for Spotlight, and annoyed we missed the last one as it was The Revenant. Mrs BiM is working late on Wednesday so that will be The Hateful Eight.

 

[GB72]

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

Coincidentally watching Pride now. Catching up on Sky Movies backlog

 

[williamalex1]

I'd recommend The Perfect Guy ,Creed and The Martian.

 

[selwood90]

The Revenant is good but long, the hateful 8 was another one that was good, but way too long. An old but favourite of mine is 'starred up'

 

[Blue in Munich]

Didn't get my wish but did get The Big Short. Not sure exactly how I'd describe the style of the film, which documents the fall of the banks and those who saw it coming; it is a documentary but certainly not conventional and with some great comedic moments. It was one we wanted to see and we weren't disappointed. :thup:

 

[need_my_wedge]

I've got Sicario ready to watch .......

I really liked this film. One of the coolest non-chase chase scenes and a cameo from the legend that is Master Ken.

 

[Duckster]

Didn't get my wish but did get The Big Short. Not sure exactly how I'd describe the style of the film, which documents the fall of the banks and those who saw it coming; it is a documentary but certainly not conventional and with some great comedic moments. It was one we wanted to see and we weren't disappointed. :thup:

Good film, really impressed with Steve Carell, thought he did a great job.

 

[Kellfire]

Good film, really impressed with Steve Carell, thought he did a great job.

Have you, or any else in fact, seen Foxcatcher?

Both Carell and Channing Tatum are superb in what I can only describe as a compelling but entirely grim outlook on humanity.

 

[Duckster]

Have you, or any else in fact, seen Foxcatcher?

Both Carell and Channing Tatum are superb in what I can only describe as a compelling but entirely grim outlook on humanity.

Nope, not seen that yet but have heard it's good. Will stick it on my list or stuff to see.

He was in The Way Way Back as well which (I thought) was a film equivalent of a Hidden Gem.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Just seen The Revenant, quite brilliant.
Rivals Dances with Wolves as my favourite film.

 

[williamalex1]

Just seen The Revenant, quite brilliant.
Rivals Dances with Wolves as my favourite film.

Do you think they really shot that horse near the beginning, if not "it" should get an Oscar for great acting.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Do you think they really shot that horse near the beginning, if not "it" should get an Oscar for great acting.

Yes, I wondered about that.
Best supporting actor Oscar.........to the Horse in Revenant......neigh.

 

[MendieGK]

Saw Revenant last night too.

Everything about it is exceptional, except for the storyline itself. Exactly the same as Birdman.

Leo barely speaks in it, and Tom Hardy is in it almost as much. Despite being a huge Leo fan, this isnt his best film he's done, but i still hope he wins an oscar.

I maintain that Spotlight is a better film.

 

[Slab]

Add to that list, remakes of classics that very rarely do the previous version justice and film series that are made into trilogies or more (Star Wars, terminator) which detracts from the original. This is the same with a lot of tv series that get dragged out and eventually ruins the whole franchise. The latest Sherlock was very batfling as nothing really happened. I hope they don't do that to peaky blinders as that was brilliant. I just have this feeling that the series as a whole would of been so much better if they ended it there.

I'm curious as to how good/bad or ugly the remake of The Magnificent Seven will do later this year

 

[Blue in Munich]

Seen Room this evening, a very good story with some excellent performances.

 

[Blue in Munich]

I'm curious as to how good/bad or ugly the remake of The Magnificent Seven will do later this year

It will be 2 of those 3, and it won't be good. Some things should just be left alone.

 

[GB72]

Watched Ex Machina last night, a very good and intriguing film

 

[Pin-seeker]

Watched Revenent last night.
Really enjoyed it.
Agree it's not His best film tho.
That's,the Departed for me.