Film/Video Discussion Thread - The Bear and Badger

Tempy

tigerswiftly wrote:

So, REC2. Still a lot to like, but they really didn't need to go down the route they did.

A bit iffy that but I thought it held together well at least. I don't think any film has captured 'blind' terror as well as the nightvision scenes in the REC films.

Aaroncupboard

The original REC was one of the scariest experiences I have had at the cinema. I had no idea what to expect from the film and the final fifteen mintues was terrifying. The sequel was not as scary but still enjoyable and it had some very nice moments. I just didn't like the switch in the middle.

pantyfire

daviedigi wrote:

ponyoÂ were excellent and introduced my daughter to subtitles, wichÂ she likes. didn't end up watching that ghibliÂ one that were like the 'little people'.

I thought Ponyo was a great return to form after a questionable couple of years of mediocrity.
I havent watched Arietty yet but will do, now you lot of prompted my memory.
Years back on a trip to Hong Kong I bought a large DVD Boxset collection of Ghibli stuff, all subtitled, and all copied with fan subs thrown on the disc, the quality was actually pretty good and it had some of their lesser known works on it too.
like... Only Yesterday. Whisper of the Heart, Pom Poko and a short film called On Your Mark.

JonB

Liveinadive wrote:

I have Che parts 1 and 2 recorded of the telly box, may watch one tonight and one tommorow. Are they any good?

They're watchable, but a bit underwhelming really. Rather superficial.

Jon Lee Anderson's hefty Che biography is far more interesting and in depth.

bogard

Prometheus question time. Is it or isn't it an Alien prequel? People are being vague about it.

Raiziel

It is.

EDIT: I believe it's set thirty years prior to the events in Alien.

bogard

Cool, the trailer does look excellent. And no Predator in sight.

Dark Soldier

Day full of horror for me, me thinks.

Will post opinions.

Mod74

You're up early.

Dark Soldier

Lawl and such.

Dark Soldier

Watching Sunshine for the sixth time.

The soundtrack...gorgeous.

Raiziel

I have that soundtrack and it is excellent. Â Shame the film falls apart in the third act.

Dark Soldier

I've always stated that I like the third act, but then I'm a sucker for such things.

Tempy

I like the third act too. After hearing people slate it I was pleasantly surprised, might have lowered my expectations somewhat. Thanks for that you grumpy Ã¼bercritics.

The Daddy

Sunshine is quality. Can't remember the soundtrack, but it's due a re-watching pretty soon I reckon.

Gamermike

djchump wrote:

igorgetmeabrain wrote:

AI was great until Spielberg got all self-indulgent with the ending.Â If you stop watching 30 mins from the end it's a very good film.

Exactly what I thought as well - there was an obvious end point that would have been great - I blamed Spielberg for that shitty ending as well, but apparently it was Kubrick's intention, not some shit that Spielberg tacked on.Â My respect for Kubrick took a crit when I heard that - maybe if he'd been alive to see the edit he'd have chopped it out as the turd sandwich that it is, but maybe not, who knows.

I actually quite liked the ending, i realise i must be the only person in the world who does mind!

RasDam

I'm about to watch Hereafter. I've not heard anything good about it, but Clint has racked up enough good will for me to sit through a couple of stinkers.

Shinji

Watched Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, the new Miike movie.

About as different from 13 Assassins as it could be, a lot less action heavy. Still a good story and the main actor was excellent.Â

Great ending too

Tempy

It's a remake innit?

cockbeard

Rewatched Sunshine last week, gorgeous film, still not a mega fan of the final act, however it grates less and less
Also watched Face again, still love it and as far as soundtracks go it's definitely got one of the best

Shinji

Tempy wrote:

It's a remake innit?

Tis, like 13 Assassins.

Was released in 3D, although I can see what that would have added to it

Raiziel

So I'm watching A.I. Â Whatever happened to Haley Joel Osment? Â Did he quit acting?

Also, Teddy ftw.

Matt_82

There's an advert playing in the cinema just now that uses the Sunshine soundtrack. Â Hard to not just get caught up in the music.

Gamermike

RasDam wrote:

I'm about to watch Hereafter. I've not heard anything good about it, but Clint has racked up enough good will for me to sit through a couple of stinkers.

Its pretty good but probably Eastwood's worst film. The kids acting in particular is awful.

JRPC

g.man wrote:

Kiki's is indeed full of win. regards g.man

Totally forgot about Kiki.

Lovely, lovely movie.
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It captures the feeling of flight better than any film I can think of.

g.man

cockbeard wrote:

Rewatched Sunshine last week, gorgeous film, still not a mega fan of the final act, however it grates less and less

I found the same thing when I saw it again recently. Really should get it on Blu-Ray someday.

it's always going cheap

g.man

RasDam

Hereafter was alright, nothing special. I didn't feel much of an attachment to any of the characters, which is really odd for a movie directed by Clint. Maybe I just wasn't in the right frame of mind. I've been pissy all day.

Dark Soldier

Strippers v Werewolves.

Yay blood, tits, shit make up, shit acting, shit shit shit shit. AND MARTIN FUCKING KEMP.

And him out The Bill.

Watch it.

g.man

I am watching Quarantine.

I have not seen Rec

g.man

Dark Soldier

For shame.

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