Films I watched this week (NO SPOILERS) (Vol 3)
Discussion
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.,
Doom - Rosamund Pike smuggling peanuts 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.,
Red6 said:
Sting - whether or not you like spiders, this is absolutely brilliant. More comedy than outright horror, but borrows heavily from Aliens, Gremlins, Predator, and Attack The Block. An absolute blast.
Might give this a go, I watched Arachnophobia last night funnily enough. A great film, Jeff Daniels and John Goodman are superb in it, it's like the film Rats, but with spiders. Radec said:
Doofus said:
Save Yourselves!
A film I recorded from Film4 back in February, and have been looking forward to watching.
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k me, it's st.
What a waste of time. Although, fortunately, it seems no talent was wasted, so that's a relief.
0 tribbles out of 0 fun
Sounds like the title was a warning.A film I recorded from Film4 back in February, and have been looking forward to watching.
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k me, it's st.What a waste of time. Although, fortunately, it seems no talent was wasted, so that's a relief.
0 tribbles out of 0 fun
Maximum Impact (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4921370/ watched on Rakuten) - 2.3 on IMDB. It was televisual wallpaper and was very poor - how poor? Eric Roberts wasn't the worst thing in it! That said there were some genuinely funny moments, not enough to justify watching it buuuuuuut I've watched a lot worse. Harmless enough and Kelly Hu is always easy on the eyes
Started watching Extraction last night.
Reasonably coherent plot but excessive use of unsteadycam and far too much shrugging off of what should be massive injuries and carrying on, eg both main protagonists flying though the air after being hit with vehicles, but able to get up and shake it off, while the rest of the bad guys go down with a single blow. Fair enough if the character's an Asgardian god, but less so if he's an Australian alcoholic.
I was so invested in it that when my Mrs got home half way through I stopped and we watched something else instead. Might finish it tonight if I can be bothered.
Reasonably coherent plot but excessive use of unsteadycam and far too much shrugging off of what should be massive injuries and carrying on, eg both main protagonists flying though the air after being hit with vehicles, but able to get up and shake it off, while the rest of the bad guys go down with a single blow. Fair enough if the character's an Asgardian god, but less so if he's an Australian alcoholic.
I was so invested in it that when my Mrs got home half way through I stopped and we watched something else instead. Might finish it tonight if I can be bothered.
RizzoTheRat said:
Reasonably coherent plot but excessive use of unsteadycam and far too much shrugging off of what should be massive injuries and carrying on, eg both main protagonists flying though the air after being hit with vehicles, but able to get up and shake it off, while the rest of the bad guys go down with a single blow.
I felt a bit bad for the army of minions who get slaughtered. Surely SOME of them must be loving, creative people who didn't deserve to be erased.
The Hard Way Netflix
This is firmly in the olden day ‘direct to video’ camp. It’s a very simple action movie with all the flaws and fun of direct to video action movies.
Lead and support are good. Plot has holes all over the place, is confusing and has some very rough edits in places.
It’s an action film. It’s never going to win an Oscar, but it’s simple fun with some good fight scenes.
If you are looking for something easy and you don’t wanna think about anything for a few hours, this could be for you. But it’ll not be making an appearance in your top ten list.
I’d give it 6 solid action scenes out of 10 cheesy plot lines.
This is firmly in the olden day ‘direct to video’ camp. It’s a very simple action movie with all the flaws and fun of direct to video action movies.
Lead and support are good. Plot has holes all over the place, is confusing and has some very rough edits in places.
It’s an action film. It’s never going to win an Oscar, but it’s simple fun with some good fight scenes.
If you are looking for something easy and you don’t wanna think about anything for a few hours, this could be for you. But it’ll not be making an appearance in your top ten list.
I’d give it 6 solid action scenes out of 10 cheesy plot lines.
Cloudy147 said:
The Hard Way Netflix
This is firmly in the olden day ‘direct to video’ camp. It’s a very simple action movie with all the flaws and fun of direct to video action movies.
Lead and support are good. Plot has holes all over the place, is confusing and has some very rough edits in places.
It’s an action film. It’s never going to win an Oscar, but it’s simple fun with some good fight scenes.
If you are looking for something easy and you don’t wanna think about anything for a few hours, this could be for you. But it’ll not be making an appearance in your top ten list.
I’d give it 6 solid action scenes out of 10 cheesy plot lines.
I googled that and 2 films come up with that title. Interestingly both starring a Michael J This is firmly in the olden day ‘direct to video’ camp. It’s a very simple action movie with all the flaws and fun of direct to video action movies.
Lead and support are good. Plot has holes all over the place, is confusing and has some very rough edits in places.
It’s an action film. It’s never going to win an Oscar, but it’s simple fun with some good fight scenes.
If you are looking for something easy and you don’t wanna think about anything for a few hours, this could be for you. But it’ll not be making an appearance in your top ten list.
I’d give it 6 solid action scenes out of 10 cheesy plot lines.
1991 with Michael J Fox
2019 with Michael Jai White
dudleybloke said:
Monkey Man.
Indian John Wick, beautifully shot and some decent action scenes but on the whole a fairly crap film.
Its got the ingredients of a great film but doesn't pull it off, seemed more style over substance. I might give it another go but not in any rush.
Interesting, I thought that its biggest strength was its heart tbh. The biggest thing that stood it apart from John Wick et al was the character's journey for me although I do feel it could have been slightly more tightly edited to trim it down a touch. Indian John Wick, beautifully shot and some decent action scenes but on the whole a fairly crap film.
Its got the ingredients of a great film but doesn't pull it off, seemed more style over substance. I might give it another go but not in any rush.
Couldn't agree more on how beautiful it is though, for Dev Patel's first film writing/directing it's a powerful debut.
Red6 said:
Sting - whether or not you like spiders, this is absolutely brilliant. More comedy than outright horror, but borrows heavily from Aliens, Gremlins, Predator, and Attack The Block. An absolute blast.
Watched this last night.That was great fun, had a proper 80's vibe.
Thanks for posting.
Dinner In America
If you like Napoleon Dynamite, or quite like your low budget indie quirky films you'll love this.
Bad boy meets developmentally stunted girl, keep watching it as it's one of thee films where it just makes you happy, properly funny too, I loved it!
9 balaclavas out of 10 for me.
If you like Napoleon Dynamite, or quite like your low budget indie quirky films you'll love this.
Bad boy meets developmentally stunted girl, keep watching it as it's one of thee films where it just makes you happy, properly funny too, I loved it!
9 balaclavas out of 10 for me.
Electronicpants said:
Dinner In America
If you like Napoleon Dynamite, or quite like your low budget indie quirky films you'll love this.
Bad boy meets developmentally stunted girl, keep watching it as it's one of thee films where it just makes you happy, properly funny too, I loved it!
9 balaclavas out of 10 for me.
Where'd you find it? If you like Napoleon Dynamite, or quite like your low budget indie quirky films you'll love this.
Bad boy meets developmentally stunted girl, keep watching it as it's one of thee films where it just makes you happy, properly funny too, I loved it!
9 balaclavas out of 10 for me.
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.,
try ghosts of mars john carpenter jason statham with hair!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'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.,
The Last Days On Mars never held my attention. I switched off after maybe 25 mins.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.,
Ad Astra is fabulous to look at but the story is soooo dull. I've heard it say it is Apocalypse Now in space and yeah, I can see the comparison.
I'm not entirely sure why John Carter felt so lightweight although perhaps it is because SciFi can be so much more mature these days that this feels more like Fantasy... which isn't really my thing. Anyway, you can see the effort that went into making it but the result just wasn't... what? Enough? Dunno. It's a whole lot better than that pile of s
te Rebel Moon but still felt more tied to the early Flash Gordon films than superb series like Foundation.Rider007 said:
Doom - Rosamund Pike smuggling peanuts
She's a funny one... in that Fantasy series she stars in (The Wheel of Time) she doesn't smile once, and on the Graham Norton sofa she seemed more "luvvie" than human (and didn't smile there either), and yet I find her incredibly alluring. I really loved her in Gone Girl but would you believe that was 10 years ago?I might check out Doom but I don't think even Rosamund Pike's peanut smuggling activities are likely to to keep me interested for long.
C5_Steve said:
Electronicpants said:
Dinner In America
If you like Napoleon Dynamite, or quite like your low budget indie quirky films you'll love this.
Bad boy meets developmentally stunted girl, keep watching it as it's one of thee films where it just makes you happy, properly funny too, I loved it!
9 balaclavas out of 10 for me.
Where'd you find it? If you like Napoleon Dynamite, or quite like your low budget indie quirky films you'll love this.
Bad boy meets developmentally stunted girl, keep watching it as it's one of thee films where it just makes you happy, properly funny too, I loved it!
9 balaclavas out of 10 for me.
The Great Escaper
Gentle film about commemorating D day with Michael Caine
Bloody dusty in here.... funny, poignant,sad & occasionally powerful,
I can't score it as it would be unfair for a film like this but I really enjoyed it although it messed with my emotions, smiling one moment and dabbing eyes then next.
Gentle film about commemorating D day with Michael Caine
Bloody dusty in here.... funny, poignant,sad & occasionally powerful,
I can't score it as it would be unfair for a film like this but I really enjoyed it although it messed with my emotions, smiling one moment and dabbing eyes then next.
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