AndyRM
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I think that's my favourite of his films.
What film did you watch last night?
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I think that's my favourite of his films.
Adam4868
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I dont think hes made a bad one,hard to pick.
Drago
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The Abyss.
Another James Cameron masterpiece. Superb effects for the era, with the underwater shots filmed in a flooded nuclear reactor containment chamber.
Good plot which, like 2001 the screenplay, was written in tandem with the book at the same time - Orson Scott Card did the book, and very good it is too.
Tense, but equally gooey bits where they make contact with the 'aliens', and the classic fight scene where Bud tries to take on the SEAL commander Lt Coffey.
There's little to fault, except perhaps that the full cut is a little long for the regular film goer, although rabid sci fi fans lapped it up.
9/10.
Another James Cameron masterpiece. Superb effects for the era, with the underwater shots filmed in a flooded nuclear reactor containment chamber.
Good plot which, like 2001 the screenplay, was written in tandem with the book at the same time - Orson Scott Card did the book, and very good it is too.
Tense, but equally gooey bits where they make contact with the 'aliens', and the classic fight scene where Bud tries to take on the SEAL commander Lt Coffey.
There's little to fault, except perhaps that the full cut is a little long for the regular film goer, although rabid sci fi fans lapped it up.
9/10.
Profpointy
Legendary Member
I really like that film - has that "sense of wonder" which only the best sci fi can conjour up. The characters behave believably too, rare in any movie - especially when faced with genuine perill. Having had the odd fright myself in so-say adventure sport, I always appreciate films where frightened characters behave sensibly under pressure. Film slightly devalued by the ending but a great film for all that.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
The Post
[QUOTE 5123061, member: 259"]The Blues Brothers. Still very funny, and you don't get many films with Aretha Franklin taking the mickey out of herself...along with Ray Charles, and Steve Cropper, and James Brown and tons of other people I've got worn out records by. Righteous![/QUOTE]
One of those film I never get tired of.
One of those film I never get tired of.
LeetleGreyCells
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[QUOTE 5123061, member: 259"]The Blues Brothers. Still very funny, and you don't get many films with Aretha Franklin taking the mickey out of herself...along with Ray Charles, and Steve Cropper, and James Brown and tons of other people I've got worn out records by. Righteous![/QUOTE]
I love The Blues Brothers. I’ve must have seen that film 30+ times. I also have all their albums too. They were only around a few years until John Belushi died, but they were brilliant.
“There are 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.”
I love The Blues Brothers. I’ve must have seen that film 30+ times. I also have all their albums too. They were only around a few years until John Belushi died, but they were brilliant.
“There are 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.”
Beebo
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Coco
The latest offering from Pixar doing what they do best. The animation is taken to a new level.
The story deals with death and rememberance. My 6 year old was in tears at the end but loved it.
The latest offering from Pixar doing what they do best. The animation is taken to a new level.
The story deals with death and rememberance. My 6 year old was in tears at the end but loved it.
chriswoody
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[QUOTE 5123061, member: 259"]The Blues Brothers. Still very funny, and you don't get many films with Aretha Franklin taking the mickey out of herself...along with Ray Charles, and Steve Cropper, and James Brown and tons of other people I've got worn out records by. Righteous![/QUOTE]
Simply brilliant film and one of the few that I've bought the soundtrack from.
Not to forget the wonderful Carrie Fisher, as well as a cameo from Steven Spielberg amongst many others.
Simply brilliant film and one of the few that I've bought the soundtrack from.
Not to forget the wonderful Carrie Fisher, as well as a cameo from Steven Spielberg amongst many others.
Drago
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Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.
It really is an awful piece of drudgery, and time hasn't been kind to it.
4/10.
It really is an awful piece of drudgery, and time hasn't been kind to it.
4/10.
LeetleGreyCells
Un rouleur infatigable
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A Californian Robin Hood was never going to be believable. I thought it was rubbish when it came out. I then caught 5 minutes of it on TV the other day and thought it was still rubbish. Its only saving grace was the ever-brilliant Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
NorthernDave
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Sicario - events conspired to stop me seeing this when it was at the cinema, so was pleased to spot it in the listings last night. Somewhat underwhelmed by it though - didn't live up to the promise of the trailer and it seemed overlong. 6/10
Traitor - found on Prime, not heard of it but a worthwhile watch on the battle against terror featuring Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce. 7/10
Traitor - found on Prime, not heard of it but a worthwhile watch on the battle against terror featuring Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce. 7/10
Adam4868
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Thought the same about Sicario,had all the potential,good actors ect but didnt really enjoy it.
Drago
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I'm distantly related to the late Mr Rickman, close enough that it was my Mum's maiden name. Rickman that is, not Alan. Only met him the once though.
swee'pea99
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Probably my all time favourite two-parter, for probably the third time (tho' the last was some time ago) - Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources. At its heart, as so often, a simply brilliant story. Add wonderful scenery, great acting, flawless direction & cinematography - just wonderful. A perfect way to pass a dreary Sunday afternoon. Give it a few years and I'll watch them again, and love them again just as much.
