Films I watched this week (NO SPOILERS) (Vol 3)
Discussion
biggbn said:
fatbutt said:
Turtle Shed said:
fatbutt said:
Continuing the education of my 12 year old son, we watched Ferris buellers day off
Every scene a classic, every word quotable. 10 coughs out of 10 Ferraris from me. 5 Mia saras out of 10 Mia saras in lingerie for my son who thought it was ok but not as good as airplane.
Nowhere near as good as the world says it is. Every scene a classic, every word quotable. 10 coughs out of 10 Ferraris from me. 5 Mia saras out of 10 Mia saras in lingerie for my son who thought it was ok but not as good as airplane.
Has he seen This is Spinal Tap yet?
Turtle Shed said:
Yes of course, but that's the same with so much comedy of that type. For example Hot Shots! wouldn't be the same if you'd never seen Rambo.
That's true of any parody though. For sure you can get its innate humour but to get the parody elements you need knowledge of what is being parodied. Having said that, Hot Shots and Hot Shots: Part Deux are just straight up funny anyway.
I'm having a Mars week (started Friday)
Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
Mars said:
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
That's the one where Val Kilmer's character literally flips the bird at the entire planet at the end, as he escapes, yeah? I did laugh at the ridiculousness of that. In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
Mars said:
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
I've not read any good reviews of Ad Astra, although I have not seen it myselfI saw John Carter a while back and I thought it was ok. Not terrible. I quite enjoyed it. I couldn't see why it gets such a bad rep.
To complete your Martian chronicles, you should try to seek out The Martian Chronicles which was a 1980's TV mini-series based on the Ray Bradbury novel of the same name. I haven't seen it since it was first transmitted on BBC but I remember being transfixed by it as a child.
edited to add IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080242/
I did not realise that Rock Hudson starred. Roddy McDowall is also in it, but he was in everything like this back then. LOL
Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Monday 10th June 22:51
Clockwork Cupcake said:
I've not read any good reviews of Ad Astra, although I have not seen it myself
Worth a watch for the sheer prettiness and scope. Not a very good story though and some rather strange acting at times.
It's straining so hard to be deeply meaningful that every member of the crew probably soiled themselves at some point.
I definitely enjoy looking at it though.
Looking through IMDB on Roddy McDowall and was trying to remember a late 1970's / early 1980's TV show that he was in about people on an island who had been transported there from different times, and his character was a doctor from the far future who had a light-up tuning fork for healing people.
I think it was The Fantastic Journey
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075503/?ref_=nm_flmg...
I probably haven't thought about that in 30-odd years. Memory is a funny thing.
I think it was The Fantastic Journey
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075503/?ref_=nm_flmg...
I probably haven't thought about that in 30-odd years. Memory is a funny thing.
Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Monday 10th June 23:01
Wicked Little Letters - Bluray
Post war Littlehampton is rocked by a series of poison pen letters.
Didn't think this would be my thing but it's tremendous fun. I would hesitate to watch it with pre teens but it will have your parents and grand parents laughing out loud for sure. The impressive cast are all clearly enjoying themselves as well.
Get's an extra half point for the superb picture quality and the fact that it uses every inch of your TV screen.
8/10
Post war Littlehampton is rocked by a series of poison pen letters.
Didn't think this would be my thing but it's tremendous fun. I would hesitate to watch it with pre teens but it will have your parents and grand parents laughing out loud for sure. The impressive cast are all clearly enjoying themselves as well.
Get's an extra half point for the superb picture quality and the fact that it uses every inch of your TV screen.
8/10
Clockwork Cupcake said:
I've not read any good reviews of Ad Astra, although I have not seen it myself
I saw John Carter a while back and I thought it was ok. Not terrible. I quite enjoyed it. I couldn't see why it gets such a bad rep.
To complete your Martian chronicles, you should try to seek out The Martian Chronicles which was a 1980's TV mini-series based on the Ray Bradbury novel of the same name. I haven't seen it since it was first transmitted on BBC but I remember being transfixed by it as a child.
edited to add IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080242/
I did not realise that Rock Hudson starred. Roddy McDowall is also in it, but he was in everything like this back then. LOL
I remember The Martian Chronicles back in the day not very favourably. Very "made for TV" and in common with many TV series back then, without a well-formulated story. Basically they were making it up as they went along.I saw John Carter a while back and I thought it was ok. Not terrible. I quite enjoyed it. I couldn't see why it gets such a bad rep.
To complete your Martian chronicles, you should try to seek out The Martian Chronicles which was a 1980's TV mini-series based on the Ray Bradbury novel of the same name. I haven't seen it since it was first transmitted on BBC but I remember being transfixed by it as a child.
edited to add IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080242/
I did not realise that Rock Hudson starred. Roddy McDowall is also in it, but he was in everything like this back then. LOL
Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Monday 10th June 22:51
I hate that. I got sucked into watching Lost because the producers claimed they had it all mapped out and felt absolutely betrayed by them when it became obvious they hadn't. In fact that experience turned me into a TV cynic. I have rules now. If a series is longer than 10 episodes per season, then I suspect they're making it up. I won't get invested unless they series is into season 2 or 3, OR it's based upon a book (where I know there is mapped-out story to tell). Having said that, we all got burned by the last season of GoT, and Westworld never returned to its original season 1 magnificence but generally the rules have stopped me from watching junk for the sake of it.
Mars said:
I'm having a Mars week (started Friday)
Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
Don't forget Ghosts of Mars either.Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
Mars said:
I remember The Martian Chronicles back in the day not very favourably. Very "made for TV" and in common with many TV series back then, without a well-formulated story. Basically they were making it up as they went along.
Interesting, as they were literally working to a Ray Bradbury book. But I only have very dim memories of it. Mars said:
I hate that. I got sucked into watching Lost because the producers claimed they had it all mapped out and felt absolutely betrayed by them when it became obvious they hadn't. In fact that experience turned me into a TV cynic. I have rules now. If a series is longer than 10 episodes per season, then I suspect they're making it up. I won't get invested unless they series is into season 2 or 3, OR it's based upon a book (where I know there is mapped-out story to tell). Having said that, we all got burned by the last season of GoT, and Westworld never returned to its original season 1 magnificence but generally the rules have stopped me from watching junk for the sake of it.
GoT fell apart because the writers overtook the source material and you also felt they just wanted to wrap it up and f
k off to do Star Wars stuff. Which, ironically, I believe they didn't end up getting to do. https://youtu.be/jAhKOV3nImQ
Update to an earlier post...
Since it is now past midnight, my Facebook aniversery posts just updated, and it ironically turns out that on 11-Jun-2023 I watched John Carter and my comments were: "I can see what it is trying to be but the SFX are shonky even for 2012. It's not totally terrible though."
Since it is now past midnight, my Facebook aniversery posts just updated, and it ironically turns out that on 11-Jun-2023 I watched John Carter and my comments were: "I can see what it is trying to be but the SFX are shonky even for 2012. It's not totally terrible though."
Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Tuesday 11th June 00:25
272BHP said:
Wicked Little Letters - Bluray
Post war Littlehampton is rocked by a series of poison pen letters.
Didn't think this would be my thing but it's tremendous fun. I would hesitate to watch it with pre teens but it will have your parents and grand parents laughing out loud for sure. The impressive cast are all clearly enjoying themselves as well.
Get's an extra half point for the superb picture quality and the fact that it uses every inch of your TV screen.
8/10
We enjoyed this at the cinema. Yes, a good fun film and worth a watch for surePost war Littlehampton is rocked by a series of poison pen letters.
Didn't think this would be my thing but it's tremendous fun. I would hesitate to watch it with pre teens but it will have your parents and grand parents laughing out loud for sure. The impressive cast are all clearly enjoying themselves as well.
Get's an extra half point for the superb picture quality and the fact that it uses every inch of your TV screen.
8/10
Radec said:
Mars said:
I'm having a Mars week (started Friday)
Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
Don't forget Ghosts of Mars either.Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
"everyone" loved this movie - i didnt
272BHP said:
Wicked Little Letters - Bluray
Post war Littlehampton is rocked by a series of poison pen letters.
Didn't think this would be my thing but it's tremendous fun. I would hesitate to watch it with pre teens but it will have your parents and grand parents laughing out loud for sure. The impressive cast are all clearly enjoying themselves as well.
Get's an extra half point for the superb picture quality and the fact that it uses every inch of your TV screen.
8/10
foxy Post war Littlehampton is rocked by a series of poison pen letters.
Didn't think this would be my thing but it's tremendous fun. I would hesitate to watch it with pre teens but it will have your parents and grand parents laughing out loud for sure. The impressive cast are all clearly enjoying themselves as well.
Get's an extra half point for the superb picture quality and the fact that it uses every inch of your TV screen.
8/10
rider73 said:
Radec said:
Mars said:
I'm having a Mars week (started Friday)
Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
Don't forget Ghosts of Mars either.Mission To Mars 2000 - Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
I think the last time I watched this I found the rather cheap SFX less jarring. It's not aged well. I mean, it wasn't terribly good when it was released. The premise was interesting but the scripted dialogue was REALLY clunky - that also was rather jarring.
Red Planet 2000 - Carrie Anne Moss, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore
In my opinion, this is the better Mars film from 2000. Less clunky dialogue, better SFX, and a slightly a more credible story. That said, the story did have rather forced antagonisms between the characters which probably mirrored the actors' on-set disputes (Val K and Tom S wouldn't appear on set together).
The Martian 2015 - Matt Damon and others
Easily the best Mars film of recent times. The science-part of the SciFi had fewer holes in it that the others, and the story was very engaging.
Total Recall 1990 - Arnie
I still like this. Some great cheesey lines but delivered with Arnie's perfect self-awareness. The story still has a level of ambiguity about whether it was real or a dream.
I have downloaded The Last Days On Mars, Ad Astra, and John Carter. I've seen them all already and know they're less engaging so I'll wait until I have an evening when I'm desperate for entertainment.,
"everyone" loved this movie - i didnt
If so, yeah first time I watched it I thought "WTF is this?" and thought it was the weirdest thing I'd ever seen. I think I was too young though because having watched it since I think it's great. Weird how some films you just need a bit of time to get your head around. On the other Mars films, I thought The Maaaaaaaaachun was excellent, so good in fact I'm sure my GF asked me if it was based on a true story when we came out
but that just speaks to how well it's made. A brilliant film. Total Recall is an absolute classic as well, again one of those films that becomes part of pop culture and even if you've not seen it, you'll have seen a reference (or three, cough cough) in something else.
The others I've not seen, I'll need to hunt them down and give them a go.
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