Ally Bongo Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 On 17/01/2017 at 3:34 PM, ShedTA said: And alien really is a classic. Likewise aliens - one of the few sequels to match and possibly out do the original. Agreed although probably the reason is that they are two different film genres The original Alien verges on the classic haunted house horror movie (in space) whereas Aliens is a rollercoaster action movie Ive never watched Blair Witch and have never fancied it but your take on these types of films does depend on your own imagination One of the things i hate about the cinema is folk making noises and distracting you and is why i thought the original Paranormal Activity would be rotten However imo it's one of the few movies that is really best watched in the cinema for best enjoyment - folk getting tense and screaming really made it for me and yes i almost shat myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 9 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: Agreed although probably the reason is that they are two different film genres The original Alien verges on the classic haunted house horror movie (in space) whereas Aliens is a rollercoaster action movie Ive never watched Blair Witch and have never fancied it but your take on these types of films does depend on your own imagination One of the things i hate about the cinema is folk making noises and distracting you and is why i thought the original Paranormal Activity would be rotten However imo it's one of the few movies that is really best watched in the cinema for best enjoyment - folk getting tense and screaming really made it for me and yes i almost shat myself all very true! Have seen blair witch and tbh the first time I actually quite liked it and found it quite scary. like you say its really more about your imagination in movies like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 15 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: Agreed although probably the reason is that they are two different film genres The original Alien verges on the classic haunted house horror movie (in space) whereas Aliens is a rollercoaster action movie Ive never watched Blair Witch and have never fancied it but your take on these types of films does depend on your own imagination One of the things i hate about the cinema is folk making noises and distracting you and is why i thought the original Paranormal Activity would be rotten However imo it's one of the few movies that is really best watched in the cinema for best enjoyment - folk getting tense and screaming really made it for me and yes i almost shat myself This might be why I didn't like Blair Witch much. Saw it at home and genuinely found it boring. Also just seen there's another Alien prequel out this year as a sequel to Prometheus. Need to watch Prometheus first mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 What a film this will be... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38675616 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just about to watch split. Don't know anything about it, just was the next film starting. Here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 46 minutes ago, flumax said: Just about to watch split. Don't know anything about it, just was the next film starting. Here's hoping. Let us know if it's any good. The trailer I saw looked quite interesting. Be good to get a proper review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 On 19/01/2017 at 3:25 PM, RenfrewBlue said: This might be why I didn't like Blair Witch much. Saw it at home and genuinely found it boring. Also just seen there's another Alien prequel out this year as a sequel to Prometheus. Need to watch Prometheus first mind you. And as if by magic Prometheus was on last night. Talk about perfect timing. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, RenfrewBlue said: Let us know if it's any good. The trailer I saw looked quite interesting. Be good to get a proper review. Typical M. Shyte. Nice premise spun out too long. McAvoy carried it, but too comic at times and silly for the subject. Made no attempt at address the difficulties of split personalities, just used it as vehicle for his idea. Did not like the back story of the main female lead, again took a serious subject and made it jokey. The best thing was the very, very last line of the film. Explains (a bit) shyalaman. All in all. 5/10. never want to see it again and wouldn't recommend anyone see it. Just vanilla. Not as bad as last airbender, lady in the water... Miles off sixth sense. Off to see arrival now. Hoping for much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 2 hours ago, flumax said: Off to see arrival now. Hoping for much better Arrival is superb. Quality film. Can see it doing well come award season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 3 hours ago, flumax said: Typical M. Shyte. Nice premise spun out too long. McAvoy carried it, but too comic at times and silly for the subject. Made no attempt at address the difficulties of split personalities, just used it as vehicle for his idea. Did not like the back story of the main female lead, again took a serious subject and made it jokey. The best thing was the very, very last line of the film. Explains (a bit) shyalaman. All in all. 5/10. never want to see it again and wouldn't recommend anyone see it. Just vanilla. Not as bad as last airbender, lady in the water... Miles off sixth sense. Off to see arrival now. Hoping for much better Dammit. I thought it had potential to be a really good film. Think M Night is living off the twist at the end of 6th Sense still. Nothing he's done since has come close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, RenfrewBlue said: Dammit. I thought it had potential to be a really good film. Think M Night is living off the twist at the end of 6th Sense still. Nothing he's done since has come close. Sixth Sense was great. Unbreakable was pretty good. But all his other films have been pish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 17 minutes ago, RenfrewBlue said: Dammit. I thought it had potential to be a really good film. Think M Night is living off the twist at the end of 6th Sense still. Nothing he's done since has come close. Hay don't not go based on my view. You might like it. Reviews seem healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, tartandon said: Sixth Sense was great. Unbreakable was pretty good. But all his other films have been pish Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Saw Jackie last night and it's fantastic. Didn't really expect to enjoy it (Mrs Fairbairn's choice again!) but once I got past Portman's voice in the first few minutes I was gripped right till the end. I'll be very surprised if she doesn't take home the Best Actress Oscar next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Fairbairn said: I'll be very surprised if she doesn't take home the Best Actress Oscar next month. Playing an American icon always helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Took the kids to watch 'Sing'. I really enjoyed it - maybe even more than the kids did. Worth seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Got Trainspotting 2 lined up this weekend. Really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 50 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: Really looking forward to it. In my experience that's never a good idea Better having low expectations about films always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said: In my experience that's never a good idea Better having low expectations about films always It's a bit of an involuntary reaction but I'll try and temper my enthusiasm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Got involved with "the accountant" last night No bad but i must be missing something with the Anne Kendrick hating, her total screen time is about 20 minutes Would, gingers are dirty Edited January 23, 2017 by dan cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Watched Hacksaw Ridge on the Kodi last eve... Very good and to be based on a true story its amazing what that guy did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Hibs Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Mark frae Crieff said: Watched Hacksaw Ridge on the Kodi last eve... Very good and to be based on a true story its amazing what that guy did. Actually found it boring. Some well shot battle scenes, if you like that kind of thing, but even though it is based on a true story, I found it drab. Best thing was the girlfriend - pretty gal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I saw Jackie today. I liked the way they weaved in archival footage. Luke Skywalker's maw will probably get an Oscar nomination purely for who she was playing in the film rather than her actual performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Loving Kodi, opening up a whole new world of movies to me. This year alone I've seen: Sully - decent, nothing fantastic Captain Fantastic - loved this Nice Guys - turned it off, awful Deepwater Horizon - you get what you expect, watchable The Girl on the Train - meh Magnificent 7 - watchable, nothing fantastic (but the last two films have Haley Bennett in them, and that alone makes them worth watching!) But one great source I've found is to Google Sports Movies, or Football/Basketball/Baseball Movies. Loads of great sports films made every year that never get much of a mention here because they're very American. For example: Gridiron Gang The Blind Side Invincible We Are Marshall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Captain fantastic was brilliant, one of my favourites from late last year. George Mackay the oldest son in it is a tremendous actor, he was in sunshine on leith and pride. Lion - good film. Better because it's based on a true story than if it was a work of fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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