Netflix - What gems have you found? (NO SPOILERS) (Vol. 2)

[Steamer]

warp9 said:

C5_Steve said:

ajprice said:

Heads up for Godzilla Minus One https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81767635?s=a&...

Can't believe they dropped this with no fanfare or anything, didn't even show in the new section for me I had to search for it!

Glad it's on there though, amazing film.

+1 it's a really great film, well worth a watch.

I fell asleep for 30 minutes in the middle of Atlas, which was definitely a better use of my time.

Perfect Sunday Afternoon Film.

Really enjoyed that - had no idea what to expect. Certainly didn't disappoint.

[Skeptisk]

Steamer said:

warp9 said:

C5_Steve said:

ajprice said:

Heads up for Godzilla Minus One https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81767635?s=a&...

Can't believe they dropped this with no fanfare or anything, didn't even show in the new section for me I had to search for it!

Glad it's on there though, amazing film.

+1 it's a really great film, well worth a watch.

I fell asleep for 30 minutes in the middle of Atlas, which was definitely a better use of my time.

Perfect Sunday Afternoon Film.

Really enjoyed that - had no idea what to expect. Certainly didn't disappoint.

I am a sucker for Japanese films. Didn’t disappoint.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

Steamer said:

Perfect Sunday Afternoon Film.

Really enjoyed that - had no idea what to expect. Certainly didn't disappoint.

As I understand it, it's a film that examines the Japanese post-war national PTSD and national trauma to do with nuclear weapons, that just happens to involve Godzilla. Just like how Terry Pratchett books were social commentary and satire that just happened to be framed within a Fantasy genre.

I plan to watch it soon. Might watch it tonight in fact. We shall see.

[Acorn1]

Skeptisk said:

Steamer said:

warp9 said:

C5_Steve said:

ajprice said:

Heads up for Godzilla Minus One https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81767635?s=a&...

Can't believe they dropped this with no fanfare or anything, didn't even show in the new section for me I had to search for it!

Glad it's on there though, amazing film.

+1 it's a really great film, well worth a watch.

I fell asleep for 30 minutes in the middle of Atlas, which was definitely a better use of my time.

Perfect Sunday Afternoon Film.

Really enjoyed that - had no idea what to expect. Certainly didn't disappoint.

I am a sucker for Japanese films. Didn’t disappoint.

I enjoyed it, beacame hilarious the more you watched it, gotta love Japanese over acting

[Skeptisk]

Clockwork Cupcake said:

Steamer said:

Perfect Sunday Afternoon Film.

Really enjoyed that - had no idea what to expect. Certainly didn't disappoint.

As I understand it, it's a film that examines the Japanese post-war national PTSD and national trauma to do with nuclear weapons, that just happens to involve Godzilla. Just like how Terry Pratchett books were social commentary and satire that just happened to be framed within a Fantasy genre.

I plan to watch it soon. Might watch it tonight in fact. We shall see.

Having watched it I would say it is both. Still a Godzilla film as he does feature a fair amount but yes it focuses a lot on the protagonist and his inability to move on from the war. Clearly the post war period is being viewed from a modern perspective.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

Skeptisk said:

Having watched it I would say it is both. Still a Godzilla film as he does feature a fair amount but yes it focuses a lot on the protagonist and his inability to move on from the war. Clearly the post war period is being viewed from a modern perspective.

[Smollet]

Acorn1 said:

I enjoyed it, beacame hilarious the more you watched it, gotta love Japanese over acting

I’m not usually a fan of voice dubbing but this was bearable as the film detracted from it in this case. V

[Steamer]

Clockwork Cupcake said:

Steamer said:

Perfect Sunday Afternoon Film.

Really enjoyed that - had no idea what to expect. Certainly didn't disappoint.

As I understand it, it's a film that examines the Japanese post-war national PTSD and national trauma to do with nuclear weapons, that just happens to involve Godzilla. Just like how Terry Pratchett books were social commentary and satire that just happened to be framed within a Fantasy genre.

I plan to watch it soon. Might watch it tonight in fact. We shall see.

Yes - Very much layered with 'sub / hidden narrative'... but also a giant monster / B-movie-esque at times.

... And all the better for it. Glad I watched it.

[mikees]

Steamer said:

Clockwork Cupcake said:

Steamer said:

Perfect Sunday Afternoon Film.

Really enjoyed that - had no idea what to expect. Certainly didn't disappoint.

As I understand it, it's a film that examines the Japanese post-war national PTSD and national trauma to do with nuclear weapons, that just happens to involve Godzilla. Just like how Terry Pratchett books were social commentary and satire that just happened to be framed within a Fantasy genre.

I plan to watch it soon. Might watch it tonight in fact. We shall see.

Yes - Very much layered with 'sub / hidden narrative'... but also a giant monster / B-movie-esque at times.

... And all the better for it. Glad I watched it.

Really enjoyed this esp the B-Movie vibe. Both me and wife were really happy we'd picked it and she is defo not a sci-fi person.

As said above, it felt like a socio/political commentary that also just happened to have a mahoosive nuclear lizard in it.

[bazza white]

Anyone got through Eric. On episode 2 but it's dragging a bit.

[Wish]

bazza white said:

Anyone got through Eric. On episode 2 but it's dragging a bit.

Only gets worse ……

[illmonkey]

Watched ep1 of Eric and won’t be continuing

[DodgyGeezer]

I'm very late to the game trying to watch Cursed - in theory I should love it: Arthur; myths & legends; magic... exactly my nosebag. I even can cope with a fair chunk of YA drama drivel that contains this (Percy Jackson; Winx; etc) and yet I've struggled to the point that I've had to jack it in. The acting in many cases seems the level of AmDram, men seem to be (by and large) cruel/untrustworthy/stupid/etc. The diversity aspect is strange given the milieu, though at this point it strikes me that the saving grace of this series is Arthur himself.

Dire

[Smollet]

illmonkey said:

Watched ep1 of Eric and won’t be continuing

Likewise. Extremely turgid

[mickythefish]

That Godzilla film, thought it was a bit st tbh lost interest just felt same same.

[blingybongy]

mickythefish said:

That Godzilla film, thought it was a bit st tbh lost interest just felt same same.

Ditto, fell asleep.

[mickythefish]

I felt like I didn't get know the character of Godzilla. He was very 2d, what was his motivation, why so angry? Was he just tired maybe he needed a hug?

[rider73]

mickythefish said:

I felt like I didn't get know the character of Godzilla. He was very 2d, what was his motivation, why so angry? Was he just tired maybe he needed a hug?

You need to watch Star Trek Discovery :-)

[DodgyGeezer]

rider73 said:

mickythefish said:

I felt like I didn't get know the character of Godzilla. He was very 2d, what was his motivation, why so angry? Was he just tired maybe he needed a hug?

You need to watch Star Trek Discovery :-)

[The Rotrex Kid]

Watched Godzilla this morning, really enjoyed it.

Watched all of Eric this week and enjoyed that too.