Fish Gills Mcginty Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I've never seen a bad performance from Ed Norton. He was outsanding in American History X and The People Versus Harry Flint. I'll need to go and see Birdman Death to Smoochy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Death to Smoochy? I've never seen it so my statement stands that I've never seen a bad performance from Norton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Gills Mcginty Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I've never seen it so my statement stands that I've never seen a bad performance from Norton Fair enough, its actually nae bad, I just wanted to type the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTeeko Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 The Theory of Everything is a boring middle class English wankstain of a movie. It will probably do well at the Oscars cause the Yanks love all that shite.Tonight Matthew I will be watching St Vincent. Wish I had read this very accurate review before heading out to see this tonight. Utter guff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnyboy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Although from last year I watched 71 this evening due to the recommendations from the 2014 thread. Really good viewing and a refreshing take from british film making relative to their involvement in N.Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Giant Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I've never seen a bad performance from Ed Norton. He was outsanding in American History X and The People Versus Harry Flint. I'll need to go and see Birdman I am an Ed Norton fan, particularly Larry Flynt, Primal Fear, American History X and The Illusionist, But he has had a few bad performances. He was rubbish in the Italian Job remake The Incredible Hulk was pish, and he was a priest in a movie where Ben Stiller was a Rabbi. Shockingly, it was awful. Edited January 11, 2015 by The Giant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Twice Born (2012). Fantastic movie. Set around the Siege of Sarajevo and Penelope Cruz gets her paps out. Very moving. American Sniper. Enjoyed it, but a bit of a let down after being hyped up so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 watched "the drop" last night, wasnt great enjoyed 71 tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I am an Ed Norton fan, particularly Larry Flynt, Primal Fear, American History X and The Illusionist, But he has had a few bad performances. He was rubbish in the Italian Job remake The Incredible Hulk was pish, and he was a priest in a movie where Ben Stiller was a Rabbi. Shockingly, it was awful. Keeping the faith? My sisters favourite film . . . Primal fear is great good. Looking forward to Birdman and night crawler which ive not seen yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 2013 film, but I've just watched it. This is a thriller in the style of really good thrillers. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2438644/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 2013 film, but I've just watched it. This is a thriller in the style of really good thrillers. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2438644/?ref_=nv_sr_1 I missed that late last year when it was showing in the cinema. Downloaded the other night so will watch soon. The hunt was another good Dannish film from 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Keeping the faith? My sisters favourite film . . . Primal fear is great good. Looking forward to Birdman and night crawler which ive not seen yet Nightcrawler is excellent. Very unnerving performance from Donnie Darko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Wish I had read this very accurate review before heading out to see this tonight. Utter guff Okay bit of a dissenting opinion here. Watched it last night, yes it is a bit 'privileged middle class English' in places and there's a cringy bit where Hawking gets a gong from the Purr-er (tho' even then it mentions that he turned down a Lordship as well) but its a good story and well acted. As with most film reviews read what people write and if in doubt see it for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTeeko Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Okay bit of a dissenting opinion here. Watched it last night, yes it is a bit 'privileged middle class English' in places and there's a cringy bit where Hawking gets a gong from the Purr-er (tho' even then it mentions that he turned down a Lordship as well) but its a good story and well acted. As with most film reviews read what people write and if in doubt see it for yourself. Exceptionally acted. Good story? Maybe, because it's true - if it was fiction you'd think it was a load of mince. I was bored throughout. Just no my type of film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Saw Enemy last night. Mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Not a new film by any means but one the military history enthusiasts and war film fans might be really interested in. I know I am.The BFI are re-issuing a rare 1927 docu-drama "The Battles of Coronel and the Falkland Islands" on DVD next week. In a nutshell for those that may not know, the film is a factual account about two highly costly and destructive naval battles that took place in the South Atlantic during the first few months of World War One. The Royal Navy's efforts to track down a squadron of German cruisers led to the Battle of Coronel (off the coast of Chile) which was a victory for the German Navy and saw over 1500 British sailors killed and two British ships sunk. The Royal Navy sent two powerful new ships to the South Atlantic and several weeks later the Battle of the Falkland Islands ended in a victory for the Royal Navy and the end of the German squadron with 1900 German sailors killed and four German ships sunk. It was filmed using actual Royal Navy ships, officers and men which added to the realism. A few of the papers have highly praised the restored re-released print that's about to become available on January 19th. It can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Much better than some of the rubbish Hollywood comes out with nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Birdman amazing. Technically outstanding with the continuous long takes. The soundtrack and sound editing worked perfectly too. Top notch performances from Keaton, Norton, Stone etc. Love watching a film that feels really original, fresh and exhilarating. Hope there's some competition to knock this off my top spot as it'll be a fantastic year for film if there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Birdman flipping amazing. Technically outstanding with the continuous long takes. The soundtrack and sound editing worked perfectly too. Top notch performances from Keaton, Norton, Stone etc. Love watching a film that feels really original, fresh and exhilarating. Hope there's some competition to knock this off my top spot as it'll be a fantastic year for film if there is. Watched "Starred Up" last night on SKY best film I've seen in years, wouldve liked to haveseen that one at the pictures !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Saw Brick Manisons on the US Netlfix. My God, Paul Walker made a load of pish films before his car went up in a fireball. Some good parkour bits, but generally a pile of pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Recently watched: The constant Gardner - really good. Makes you wonder what actually goes on in developing countries with medicines. Based on a book and the author said from his research his fictional story is a lot tamer than what actually goes on. NEDS - pretty rubbish. End scenes with the knife for hands and the safari park were laughably bad. Predestination - Aussie sci fi with Ethan Hawke. Complete mind f!ck, can't decide if it was genius or a mess. Requires a second watch. Coming out in the UK next month I think. Aussie female newcomer plays the co lead and is outstanding. Blackfish - Killer whale documentary mainly about treatment and trainer deaths in sea world. Really good despite being obviously biased. Won't be visiting a sea world or anytype of zoo / park again. Awakenings - Robin Williams and De Niro, 90's film based on a true story about a hospital with chronic catatonic patients who briefly recover with a new medication. Another good one. Well acted. The Rover - Guy Pearce & Robert Pattinson, set in Australia 10 years after an economic crash has left rural Australia a crime infested wasteland. What it lacks in story, it makes up for it in acting and suspense. Worth a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanJon Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Recently watched: The constant Gardner - really good. Makes you wonder what actually goes on in developing countries with medicines. Based on a book and the author said from his research his fictional story is a lot tamer than what actually goes on. NEDS - pretty rubbish. End scenes with the knife for hands and the safari park were laughably bad. Predestination - Aussie sci fi with Ethan Hawke. Complete mind f!ck, can't decide if it was genius or a mess. Requires a second watch. Coming out in the UK next month I think. Aussie female newcomer plays the co lead and is outstanding. Blackfish - Killer whale documentary mainly about treatment and trainer deaths in sea world. Really good despite being obviously biased. Won't be visiting a sea world or anytype of zoo / park again. Awakenings - Robin Williams and De Niro, 90's film based on a true story about a hospital with chronic catatonic patients who briefly recover with a new medication. Another good one. Well acted. The Rover - Guy Pearce & Robert Pattinson, set in Australia 10 years after an economic crash has left rural Australia a crime infested wasteland. What it lacks in story, it makes up for it in acting and suspense. Worth a watch. Have you been too busy to watch films for the last 15 years ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Have you been too busy to watch films for the last 15 years ? Recent tonsillitis and a newly restored internet connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The Babadook. Some absolute class and unexpected lines from the wee boy... "Do you want to die?" Top quality Australian horror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 American SniperGood film. While I appreciate it was a true story, it wasn't exactly something I hadn't seen before. A war film with lots of hoorah usa, America yeah etc. Nonetheless, an interesting insight into the lives of these snipers, and the split second decisions they have to take out in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 FoxcatcherAbout brother wrestlers who are taken under the wing of a mental billionaire who fancies himself as a coach. I won't say any more than that, as I thankfully managed to avoid the rest of the story so there were a few surprises for me. Unbelievable at points.Some good performances from Carrell and Ruffalo. I'm not a massive fan of Tatum but he was alright as the main character.Definitely not without its flaws. Its long for what it is, and doesn't always hold your interest fantastically well, but a good insight into some interesting characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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