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Last Film You Saw
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Millwallawayveteran1988
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I sat through The Holiday yesterday as the Mrs was watching it. Absolute nonsense but Cameron Diaz is in it so was worth watching for that reason alone.
Mr Kobayashi
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Dream Scenario. Nicholas Cage plays an entitled professor who hasn't done anything and then starts appearing in people's dreams. Weird black comedy.
Before that Godzilla Minus One. Best film of the year for me. Budget is 15 million USD and competes with the special effects of Hollywood super blockbusters and fantastic story.
Before that Godzilla Minus One. Best film of the year for me. Budget is 15 million USD and competes with the special effects of Hollywood super blockbusters and fantastic story.
I sat through The Holiday yesterday as the Mrs was watching it. Absolute nonsense but Cameron Diaz is in it so was worth watching for that reason alone.
At the end, Jude Law literally says "I've got the girls for New Year's".
Their mother is dead, Jude. Who else would have them?
Millwallawayveteran1988
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Looking at Diaz, my answer would have been anyone I can palm them off with :-)At the end, Jude Law literally says "I've got the girls for New Year's".
Their mother is dead, Jude. Who else would have them?
Bigga
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So, for a while I bypassed "Silent Night" cos it just seemed like one of those silly Christmas films... and I can understand why people do bypass this film, but I was bored. City had won and Scum had lost and so my year had rounded off very nicely and I thought 'why not?' to watching it as I expected nought!
However, I was extremely surprised and the creators could have titled this film differently as it belongs outside of the realms of Christmas slash 'em ups, so don't be fooled by the title.
Joel Kinnaman (not an actor you'd expect to carry a lead) is, actually, very good because he doesn't have much to say!
This film has MANY influences ranging from 'Man on Fire' to 'Batman' to 'Die Hard', however (and this is important) at the driving heart of it is something tangible that is different and many of us can relate to. Whilst the action needs to happen (yes, suspend the belief for a little bit!) it's, somewhat, grounded and makes the film all the more better for it. There are some silly things that happen in this film, but I do set them aside and it evens out how the film ends.
Shockingly, this film has heart and so is one of my favourite films of the year!
As a side note, I've seen this film get low scores (which was quite similar to "Man on Fire" when it came out, so not completely surprised) but I believe this may have a future cult following in the future.
However, I was extremely surprised and the creators could have titled this film differently as it belongs outside of the realms of Christmas slash 'em ups, so don't be fooled by the title.
Joel Kinnaman (not an actor you'd expect to carry a lead) is, actually, very good because he doesn't have much to say!
This film has MANY influences ranging from 'Man on Fire' to 'Batman' to 'Die Hard', however (and this is important) at the driving heart of it is something tangible that is different and many of us can relate to. Whilst the action needs to happen (yes, suspend the belief for a little bit!) it's, somewhat, grounded and makes the film all the more better for it. There are some silly things that happen in this film, but I do set them aside and it evens out how the film ends.
Shockingly, this film has heart and so is one of my favourite films of the year!
As a side note, I've seen this film get low scores (which was quite similar to "Man on Fire" when it came out, so not completely surprised) but I believe this may have a future cult following in the future.
Aba452
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Watched a couple of netflix, Army of the Dead was wildly entertaining, zombies and a Las Vegas casino heist, what's not to love? It's Zach Snyder so only a vestigial plot, Dave Batista great fun.
Put on Blood Red Sky, not an oblique U2 ref but an air hijack that goes wrong. It starts off like Air force One but the hijackers have messed with the wrong woman.. ....
It's fair to say this takes a distinctly different turn to what I was expecting. It's fun, if messy... ...
Put on Blood Red Sky, not an oblique U2 ref but an air hijack that goes wrong. It starts off like Air force One but the hijackers have messed with the wrong woman.. ....
It's fair to say this takes a distinctly different turn to what I was expecting. It's fun, if messy... ...
Wretched Vengeance
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Bohemian Rhapsody.
A new found respect for Queen. What a frontman.
A new found respect for Queen. What a frontman.
Bluemanc100
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I thought it was shite… Two hours of my life wasted just for the twist at the endLeave the world behind. Really enjoyed it.
MellowJoe
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Leave the world behind - I quite liked it, I watched it with the subtitles on, and very often 'suspenseful music' is playing, for no reason at all
Willy Wonka - the nods to the original were the only good bits
Willy Wonka - the nods to the original were the only good bits