Films

[Fade and Die]

Watched Love Actually at the weekend. Have managed to avoid it up till now.

Enjoyed it, but couldn't help thinking a few of the storylines were a bit inappropriate for a Xmas movie, particularly the one with Martin Freeman and Joanna Page. Was a bit uncomfortable watching some of their scenes with the daughter and her partner!

Used to be one of my favourite Crimbo films, now I find it just cringey. The Martin Freeman story and the bloke going to America just make me squirm!

A Wonderful Life and Scrooge with Alistair Sim will be my must see films this year… plus Home Alone.

 

[Hobbit]

Used to be one of my favourite Crimbo films, now I find it just cringey. The Martin Freeman story and the bloke going to America just make me squirm!

A Wonderful Life and Scrooge with Alistair Sim will be my must see films this year… plus Home Alone.

It’s become a tradition in our house to watch Its a wonderful life, and Miracle on 34th street each Christmas. Not watched the Alistair Sims Scrooge for years.

 

[Orikoru]

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This sums up Love Actually but I still have a lot of time for its nonsense.

I was just thinking of that video, saw it the other night. I actually hate that film, and hate that people seem to think of it as a great Christmas movie as well. Not sure the spirit of Christmas is everyone bonking but there you go.

 

[patricks148]

watched Oliver at the Weekend, probably the one of best if not the best modern Musical IMO.

 

[TimShady]

I was just thinking of that video, saw it the other night. I actually hate that film, and hate that people seem to think of it as a Christmas movie as well. Not sure the spirit of Christmas is everyone bonking but there you go.

I mean, it absolutely is a Christmas movie as Christmas is central to many of the mini-plots. The ethics of the characters are something altogether separate.

 

[TimShady]

watched Oliver at the Weekend, probably the one of best if not the best modern Musical IMO.

Would highly recommend the musical of Back to the Future to anyone.

 

[Orikoru]

I mean, it absolutely is a Christmas movie as Christmas is central to many of the mini-plots. The ethics of the characters are something altogether separate.

Sorry, I think I missed a word out. I meant to say they think of it as a great 'Christmas' movie which I don't.

 

[jim8flog]

I am funny at times

I watched SOLO on DVD Sunday (charity shop bargain)

Kept thinking I've seen this before but only with some of the scenes, definitely did not remember Emilia Clarke being in it

Last night on Amazon I watched a sci fi film I knew straight away I had seen before - Occupation Rainful
Oh well I started so I will finish. It was enjoyable but am still left wondering where to find Chapter2

 

[Pin-seeker]

First visit to the actual cinema since lockdown
£30 for two oldies to see Napoleon
Okish, filmed with a very dark filter which seemed to make it very gloomy.
Acting and musical score were poor.
On the plus side I stayed awake and managed to sit through 2.5 hours without needing a pee.

If you have a Vue cinema local it’s a lot cheaper.

 

[jim8flog]

Leave the World Behind - a bit meh, didn’t really go anywhere or explain anything.

Every I know who has watched this was left very non committal about it except for the very poor ending.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

If you have a Vue cinema local it’s a lot cheaper.

65 miles to the nearest one.....

 

[Piece]

Old Dads. Some non-PC humour with some good laugh moments.

 

[rulefan]

Just watched Bill Nighy in 'Living'.
Brilliant and heart rending.

 

[Golfmmad]

watched Oliver at the Weekend, probably the one of best if not the best modern Musical IMO.

Funny you should say that. My 15year grandaughter is performing in Oliver next year in February.
Really looking forward to it. She is playing Charlotte.

 

[williamalex1]

We started to watch Maestro but found it a bit boring and gave up after 15 minutes.
Is it worth watching the rest, does it get better ?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Wonka. A lovely family film, perfect for Christmas. A throwback to musical films from the past, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang.

Just enough nods to the original to bring a little smile and a lump to the throat, but not enough to swallow the film.

Good cast, good characters and yes, Hugh Grant does steal every scene he is in . Go see it

 

[AmandaJR]

Wonka. A lovely family film, perfect for Christmas. A throwback to musical films from the past, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang.

Just enough nods to the original to bring a little smile and a lump to the throat, but not enough to swallow the film.

Good cast, good characters and yes, Hugh Grant does steal every scene he is in . Go see it

Thanks for the review. Thought we might go on my birthday (29th) so now that's a done deal

 

[need_my_wedge]

Cheesy Christmas trillogy for Christmas Eve

Nation Lampoons Christmas Vacation

Miracle on 34th St (Dickie Attenborough version)

Last Christmas

 

[Red devil]

Watched Eric Cantona in AKA on Netflix last night. Citizen Kane it ain't but he wasn't bad,truth be told

 

[Beezerk]

American Underdog on Netflix, really enjoyed it.