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Post by jimbonda on Nov 14, 2011 13:21:55 GMT
Anyone seen "Hobo with a shotgun"? not yet, it caught my eye in asda. reviews are mixed |
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Post by DriftingRedDevil on Nov 16, 2011 0:05:52 GMT
I'm going to throw my $.02 in here.
Ink
Exam
Boondock Saints
Inception
Fight Club
Death Note (1 and 2)
Enter the Dragon
Hero
Ip Man and Ip Man 2
Legend of the Fist: Return of Chen Zhen
Fist of Fury
Big Boss
Way of the Dragon
I could go on and on, but I'll stop here
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Post by 7even on Nov 18, 2011 11:55:28 GMT
Big fan of British film but Dead Mans Shoes didn't do it for me. A story which ultimately allows you to fall in love but a fall short execution delivered unsuccessfully by the comical and at times unconvincing acting. This is England. That unpleasant 80's feel incorporated with character tension and affection brings forward a certain realism which was aided by a wonderful performance from Combo and Shaun, despite the outcome becoming apparent when Combo makes an appearance even before it gets there. I still find the Shaun and Smell relationship gringeworthy and can't help but think of Emmerdale when Woody comes on screen but This is England is a far better example of Meadows, I just wonder when, if ever, he will stop making films which have an element of his life in them and if he does, does he have the ability to bring forward something as powerful when memories of past aren't there.
Although I found Office Space dipped towards the end, I was pleasantly surprised at how well timed and funny it was. A subtle piece that gently drags you along and allows you to genuinely feel attached to the characters despite chuckling at their misfortunes.
' If things go well I might be showing her my O-face. "Oh... Oh... Oh!" You know what I'm talkin' about. "Oh!" '
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Post by 7even on Nov 20, 2011 23:42:26 GMT
Next up on recommendation, The Guard.
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Post by 7even on Nov 27, 2011 20:18:57 GMT
Anymore recommendations? I'm on a mission recently.
Have yet to watch The Guard but am quietly looking forward to it.
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Post by 7even on Dec 6, 2011 0:07:45 GMT
Watched Boyz n the Hood earlier. It never gets old. A bloody good film.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2011 2:21:34 GMT
Next up on recommendation, The Guard. Watched this last nite and I was laughing throughout. Cracking film. Warrior is good aswell if you like those fighting type films. |
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Post by jimbonda on Dec 6, 2011 13:07:51 GMT
Watched Boyz n the Hood earlier. It never gets old. A bloody good film. quality. seen Dead Presidents? |
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Post by 7even on Dec 6, 2011 13:29:43 GMT
No I've never seen Dead Presidents.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2011 14:59:57 GMT
One of the best films ive watched n not sure how old it is is "Tears of the sun". Excellent film.
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Post by 7even on Dec 16, 2011 10:45:03 GMT
I watched American Gangster last night and can't believe I've never seen it. It is a long but enjoyable one. Next up is a favourite of mine I haven't watched in a while. Training Day. I'm on a bit of a Denzel mission.
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Post by Tatty on Dec 16, 2011 13:10:58 GMT
I watched American Gangster last night and can't believe I've never seen it. It is a long but enjoyable one. Next up is a favourite of mine I haven't watched in a while. Training Day. I'm on a bit of a Denzel mission. Crowe gives Denzel an acting class in American Gangster, and Denzel's brilliant in it, just that Crowe was a little better. IMO! |
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Post by 7even on Dec 16, 2011 17:40:08 GMT
He isn't the most likable fella but I'd have to agree with that one. I need some more recommendations.
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Post by 7even on Dec 19, 2011 0:30:47 GMT
Ah Training Day, just as good as ever. Could have easily watched an extra hour of footage.
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Post by 7even on Dec 19, 2011 23:51:07 GMT
I just finished watching Contagion.
Matt Damon, Kate Winslet (and a decent take on an American accent), Bryan Cranston, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, John Hawkes, Elliott Gould, Daria Strokous (nom).
Completely over the top with the cast which I find takes away the realism, especially in a film like this. With music that wouldn't have sounded out of place in a mid 90's detective series and the middle of the film not quite leaving you satisfied you wouldn't be wrong in not buying it. A decent enough watch though with a solid performance from Winslet.
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