Films I watched this week (NO SPOILERS) (Vol 3)
Discussion
macron said:
Given the date I watched Independence Day Resurgence
What a waste of time. I mean I expected it to be a bit cheesy, but it was s
te. Constant reference to 1986, piss poor acting, utterly predictable. Avoid.
0/10.
Yep. I had the displeasure of this a couple of months back and posted a similar review to yours.What a waste of time. I mean I expected it to be a bit cheesy, but it was s
te. Constant reference to 1986, piss poor acting, utterly predictable. Avoid. 0/10.
Utter s
te.Race for Glory Audi vs. Lancia, don’t bother. Poor directing, woeful acting, dire cinematography and sound, it does not have one redeeming feature. 1hr 49 mins
The Grand Tour, Jeremy Clarkson, great directing, outstanding sound and cinematography; no acting, just real enthusiasm, 18 minutes, of perfect motor sport story telling.
The Grand Tour, Jeremy Clarkson, great directing, outstanding sound and cinematography; no acting, just real enthusiasm, 18 minutes, of perfect motor sport story telling.
Mars said:
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Lots of action and it's nice to see everyone is still alive but ultimately felt flat and the humour was a lot less natural than "back then".
Went into this expecting crap but was pleasantly surprised. Don’t get me wrong, it’s no classic but as a tribute to the originals (I & II) it wasn’t so bad and great to see the original cast reunited albeit looking a bit older… (well it has been 40 years!)Lots of action and it's nice to see everyone is still alive but ultimately felt flat and the humour was a lot less natural than "back then".
After talking about The Mummy Returns...
The Mummy
I saw this was showing in my local cinema for it's anniversary, timing fitted in with the football so away we went!
I've seen this several times before but don't think I ever saw it in the cinema, my GF however had never seen it. I had low expectations for her enjoying it as she's not a fan of Indy or anything like that, however she loved it. She said afterwards she feels like she's maybe missed out on a lot of 90s films because she's misjudged them. So there's a project for weeks to come
Anyway, the film holds up incredibly well. It's such a fun romp from start to finish, despite being large in scale and scope the cast is pretty tight and everyone is on point. I think I marginally prefer Rachel Wesiz's character in Returns as she's slightly more capable but she's great anyway.
The effects on the whole are still ok but I remember at the time how groundbreaking they were and they do make this feel like a more modern Indy film. There was so much buzz around this on release it was a joy to see it on the big screen.
8/10
The Mummy
I saw this was showing in my local cinema for it's anniversary, timing fitted in with the football so away we went!
I've seen this several times before but don't think I ever saw it in the cinema, my GF however had never seen it. I had low expectations for her enjoying it as she's not a fan of Indy or anything like that, however she loved it. She said afterwards she feels like she's maybe missed out on a lot of 90s films because she's misjudged them. So there's a project for weeks to come
Anyway, the film holds up incredibly well. It's such a fun romp from start to finish, despite being large in scale and scope the cast is pretty tight and everyone is on point. I think I marginally prefer Rachel Wesiz's character in Returns as she's slightly more capable but she's great anyway.
The effects on the whole are still ok but I remember at the time how groundbreaking they were and they do make this feel like a more modern Indy film. There was so much buzz around this on release it was a joy to see it on the big screen.
8/10
C5_Steve said:
After talking about The Mummy Returns...
The Mummy
I saw this was showing in my local cinema for it's anniversary, timing fitted in with the football so away we went!
I've seen this several times before but don't think I ever saw it in the cinema, my GF however had never seen it. I had low expectations for her enjoying it as she's not a fan of Indy or anything like that, however she loved it. She said afterwards she feels like she's maybe missed out on a lot of 90s films because she's misjudged them. So there's a project for weeks to come
Anyway, the film holds up incredibly well. It's such a fun romp from start to finish, despite being large in scale and scope the cast is pretty tight and everyone is on point. I think I marginally prefer Rachel Wesiz's character in Returns as she's slightly more capable but she's great anyway.
The effects on the whole are still ok but I remember at the time how groundbreaking they were and they do make this feel like a more modern Indy film. There was so much buzz around this on release it was a joy to see it on the big screen.
8/10
One thing that always gets me is the practical effects of the aircraft sinking into the sand. Or, rather, it's fuselage does and its wings stay exactly where there are. Always irritates me whenever I see the film. The Mummy
I saw this was showing in my local cinema for it's anniversary, timing fitted in with the football so away we went!
I've seen this several times before but don't think I ever saw it in the cinema, my GF however had never seen it. I had low expectations for her enjoying it as she's not a fan of Indy or anything like that, however she loved it. She said afterwards she feels like she's maybe missed out on a lot of 90s films because she's misjudged them. So there's a project for weeks to come
Anyway, the film holds up incredibly well. It's such a fun romp from start to finish, despite being large in scale and scope the cast is pretty tight and everyone is on point. I think I marginally prefer Rachel Wesiz's character in Returns as she's slightly more capable but she's great anyway.
The effects on the whole are still ok but I remember at the time how groundbreaking they were and they do make this feel like a more modern Indy film. There was so much buzz around this on release it was a joy to see it on the big screen.
8/10
But, yes, I completely agree with your post.
DodgyGeezer said:
DodgyGeezer said:
just watching The Mummy (1999) - what a fantastic film, even after 25 years. Yes some of the SFX are showing their age but the casting is top-notch, the story fun and it moves along at a good clip - very similar I guess to Indiana Jones 1 & 3 (even though I like IJ2 I'll admit it's not as good as the other 2).
3.5 canopic jars out of the 4 needed
just finished The Mummy Returns (2001) and it really isn't anywhere near as good as its forebear - probably not helped by having a precious little kid front and centre and some dreadful (even for the time) SFX when it came to the Scorpion King. That said it's still enjoyable and Imhotep's final moments are (IMO) quite touching 2.5 canopic jars out of the 4 needed3.5 canopic jars out of the 4 needed
Away for a little break so won't be watching no.3 until, probably, next week (I recall that's it's the weakest of the 3)
Clockwork Cupcake said:
One thing that always gets me is the practical effects of the aircraft sinking into the sand. Or, rather, it's fuselage does and its wings stay exactly where there are. Always irritates me whenever I see the film.
But, yes, I completely agree with your post.
Well I didn't even notice that but now I won't be able to unsee it next time But, yes, I completely agree with your post.
Reminds me of that meme that says something "Movies made me think quicksand would be a bigger problem in my life than it actually is". Seems to have fallen out of fashion in films in more recent times.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!
Haven't seen this in forever but stuck it on yesterday (it's on D+). Hits all the usual 80s beats, I remember for so long the effects in this film were mindblowing to a small me growing up. There was a time in cinema when we were fascinated with the micro world, this and Inner Space were two of my favourite films growing up.
Much of the practical work still looks good, the stop-motion work is very good but obviously out of place now (reminds me of how we almost had stop-motion in Jurrasic Park). It's a tight 90 so whistles along and is fun for all ages. Another James Horner score as well which really carries the film along.
A couple of older observations. I'd forgotten Buffys Mum is in it (also playing a Mum, the woman seemingly doesn't age) and I couldn't help think how the look of the kids by the end reminded me so much of Tim and Lex by the end of Jurrasic Park. Just something about it and how dishevelled they looked, it's rare you see kids get beat up on a journey but makes the whole thing seem more realistic.
7/10
Haven't seen this in forever but stuck it on yesterday (it's on D+). Hits all the usual 80s beats, I remember for so long the effects in this film were mindblowing to a small me growing up. There was a time in cinema when we were fascinated with the micro world, this and Inner Space were two of my favourite films growing up.
Much of the practical work still looks good, the stop-motion work is very good but obviously out of place now (reminds me of how we almost had stop-motion in Jurrasic Park). It's a tight 90 so whistles along and is fun for all ages. Another James Horner score as well which really carries the film along.
A couple of older observations. I'd forgotten Buffys Mum is in it (also playing a Mum, the woman seemingly doesn't age) and I couldn't help think how the look of the kids by the end reminded me so much of Tim and Lex by the end of Jurrasic Park. Just something about it and how dishevelled they looked, it's rare you see kids get beat up on a journey but makes the whole thing seem more realistic.
7/10
C5_Steve said:
Well I didn't even notice that but now I won't be able to unsee it next time
Reminds me of that meme that says something "Movies made me think quicksand would be a bigger problem in my life than it actually is". Seems to have fallen out of fashion in films in more recent times.
Ok, I appear to have misremembered and the wings had been ripped off. Which in itself is implausible given how the fuselage has ended up. But we can maybe let that go. Reminds me of that meme that says something "Movies made me think quicksand would be a bigger problem in my life than it actually is". Seems to have fallen out of fashion in films in more recent times.
https://youtu.be/uV50tATpxUg
Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Monday 8th July 12:30
Tim Cognito said:
Aftersun - currently on iPlayer and netflix.
An absolute masterpiece, I've not seen anything more powerful. I was a blubbering wreck when it finished and even had a little cry the next morning. I hate myself for pulling the parent card, but as a parent the way the love between the father and daughter is portrayed is devastating in light of the plot.
10/10
Just watched this after reading the above review. Jeeez what was that all about? I get the premise but basically, it was a film about a girl going on holiday to Turkey (Olu Deniz to be precise which is where I took my daughter for a similar holiday a few years ago)with her depressed dad and….NOTHING HAPPENS! Ok, it has an emotive ending but hardly a ‘masterpiece’.An absolute masterpiece, I've not seen anything more powerful. I was a blubbering wreck when it finished and even had a little cry the next morning. I hate myself for pulling the parent card, but as a parent the way the love between the father and daughter is portrayed is devastating in light of the plot.
10/10
3/10
Lordbenny said:
unrepentant said:
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but we watched The Holdovers over the weekend. Absolutely brilliant movie.
‘Absolutely Brilliant’ blimey, you need to watch Scent of A Woman and Good Will Hunting. They are FAR better films.unrepentant said:
Lordbenny said:
unrepentant said:
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but we watched The Holdovers over the weekend. Absolutely brilliant movie.
‘Absolutely Brilliant’ blimey, you need to watch Scent of A Woman and Good Will Hunting. They are FAR better films.Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff