Aaah, the coffee shop scene. Pouring a ton of sugar in the coffee. Love that movie.
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Aaah, the coffee shop scene. Pouring a ton of sugar in the coffee. Love that movie.
I actually love that film for some reason, but that scene is just out of this world. I remember exploding with laughter the first time I saw it
I’m with you - I don’t know why but I have a big soft spot for this movie. It may be because I had a massive crush on Claire Forlani growing up. But also, although it’s a bit long, it has an endearing quality about it.
And who can forget the Brad Pitt speaking pidgin English scene.
Fair comments for sure. Assasin type shows are among my favorites (along with any noir, crime) so I can see it being a 7 for most, I do place it above a 6 though because it is still a great example of the genre. Definitely better than some of the over the top assassin movies I've seen in the last few years that just get a little too unrealistic for my taste. The fight scene is fantastic and I do like the scene with Tilda as well even if I feel that scene could have been a little Refn'd up a little.
I absolutely loved the scene where he breaks out of the police lock up. It’s amazing. Yeah the movie itself isn’t all that unique in terms of plot, but the fight scenes were fantastic.I watched Lost Bullet (Balle perdue) last weekend. It's a 2020 Netflix film about a genius car mechanic who has to work for the police to get out of jail, but then gets implicated in some corrupt police stuff and needs to work his way out of that situation.
Quick and hard-hitting action scenes with quiet bits in between: it's nothing complicated but it works well. It was also nice that they didn't smear it out but kept things to 90 min, even if maybe one or two plot points could have been made a little explicit. (Luckily, my wife hadn't missed anything.) It reminded me of the Fast/Furious series in a way - as a kind of understated, reasonable, non-insane variant (no family either) that I actually do want to watch. Still just 3/5 though.
I believe Randy 100% on this. Peter Weller was a notorious dickhead on set, method or no.
Yeah, it's really well done. No special martial arts, just a stubborn guy using whatever he can. A lot of moments it feels really painful, I totally cringed a few times. But the best is that it's really hard action, and then a bit of quiet (when he's heading for the exit), and then that action again. A funny detail is also that some of the people from that station are again at the road block near the end - still looking injured and also looking really determined!
I saw that there is also a part 2 btw. Did you see it? I'm kinda curious what they did - but I'll have to wait until my in-laws are here again, cause we watched the first film together as well.
I also saw Mafia Inc. this week. It's a 2019 Quebec mafia film, about the leading Montreal mafia family, which is trying to launder an enormous amount of money by contributing to a huge infrastructure project in Italy, but at the same time has to deal with internal problems that put their entire operation at risk.
I really liked it. The film has a lot of the usual trappings of mafia films, but everything feels fresh and different as for once the environment isn't a major US city or Italy, but Montreal - or rather, Quebec, as the setting is very suburban and city as such plays no role in the film. (Except for a funny shot at the very end that only people with Montreal's bridges will understand.) That doesn't really make much sense now I put it like that, but somehow it changes a lot of the feel of the film compared to other mafia films I've seen, and makes it seem like something new.
Anyway, it was good. Well acted, a good story (vaguely based on true events, but heavily fictionalized and dramatized) with a satisfying conclusion, and overall just well done. 4/5
I really liked it. The film has a lot of the usual trappings of mafia films, but everything feels fresh and different as for once the environment isn't a major US city or Italy, but Montreal - or rather, Quebec, as the setting is very suburban and city as such plays no role in the film. (Except for a funny shot at the very end that only people with Montreal's bridges will understand.) That doesn't really make much sense now I put it like that, but somehow it changes a lot of the feel of the film compared to other mafia films I've seen, and makes it seem like something new.
Anyway, it was good. Well acted, a good story (vaguely based on true events, but heavily fictionalized and dramatized) with a satisfying conclusion, and overall just well done. 4/5
I haven't seen part 2 yet.Yeah, it's really well done. No special martial arts, just a stubborn guy using whatever he can. A lot of moments it feels really painful, I totally cringed a few times. But the best is that it's really hard action, and then a bit of quiet (when he's heading for the exit), and then that action again. A funny detail is also that some of the people from that station are again at the road block near the end - still looking injured and also looking really determined!
I saw that there is also a part 2 btw. Did you see it? I'm kinda curious what they did - but I'll have to wait until my in-laws are here again, cause we watched the first film together as well.
Here's a link to that fight in the police station. So good! Leg sweeps are the best, and my absolute favorite move is when someone kicks the opponent's leg out from under them from the front.
Note: in this scene, if he doesn't get out of the police station he will be killed.
Oh man
I think I have a particular fondness for it as it feels like a quintessential 90s film, the kind of film wouldn't really be made anymore today. It's not excellent, the ending lasts about 1h, and pretty much every scene could be trimmed by 30 seconds, but I wouldn't want it to, it just feels super nice. And the chemistry between Forlani and Hopkins feels very believable as a father/daughter relationship, and the chemistry between Forlani and Pitt (who just shmoozes through the film without any real attempt to act, if we're honest).
It's just a charming film, the kind of film that would be perfect to just put on when you're back home with all the family for Christmas or something if you had a family or if your family wanted to see you oh boy they don't love me do they haha I'm sad.
I totally saw the ending to this post coming after reading the first phrase of the second paragraph.Oh man
I think I have a particular fondness for it as it feels like a quintessential 90s film, the kind of film wouldn't really be made anymore today. It's not excellent, the ending lasts about 1h, and pretty much every scene could be trimmed by 30 seconds, but I wouldn't want it to, it just feels super nice. And the chemistry between Forlani and Hopkins feels very believable as a father/daughter relationship, and the chemistry between Forlani and Pitt (who just shmoozes through the film without any real attempt to act, if we're honest).
It's just a charming film, the kind of film that would be perfect to just put on when you're back home with all the family for Christmas or something if you had a family or if your family wanted to see you oh boy they don't love me do they haha I'm sad.
I like to keep my readers on their toes
I saw this at Midnight Madness movie thing, years ago. I have fallen asleep every time I've tried to watch it - it's a long film. But if you see it with all the people in costumes, and the audience providing as much commentary/dialogue as the actual movie, it's a unique and hilarious experience that everyone should do at least once. I can't imagine seeing it without the audience input cuz it seems like it wouldn't even make sense.
It’s incredible. I love how Weller reaction pretty much proves it 100% did happen.
True although in fairness to Weller he did have to spend countless hours in make up and getting into that robocop suit.
Is it worth going to see the new Hunger Games film if I haven't seen any of the others It's a prequel from what I've heard, would be a interesting experiment.
It's a prequel from what I've heard, would be a interesting experiment.It’s a really fecking weird anecdote from yer man anyway. Why taunt him with Oreos?!
Oh man
I think I have a particular fondness for it as it feels like a quintessential 90s film, the kind of film wouldn't really be made anymore today. It's not excellent, the ending lasts about 1h, and pretty much every scene could be trimmed by 30 seconds, but I wouldn't want it to, it just feels super nice. And the chemistry between Forlani and Hopkins feels very believable as a father/daughter relationship, and the chemistry between Forlani and Pitt (who just shmoozes through the film without any real attempt to act, if we're honest).
It's just a charming film, the kind of film that would be perfect to just put on when you're back home with all the family for Christmas or something if you had a family or if your family wanted to see you oh boy they don't love me do they haha I'm sad.
I liked it far more than I should. Hopkins was excellent. A heavy edit would have made it even better. Pitt would have seemed far better in a shorter cut especially if they had cut THAT scene.
Impossible to cut it. Impossible.
That whole 4 hour series - Robodoc - is well worth a watch for a bunch of mad stories like that.
Cheers. I will have to give it a watch .
Dream Scenario
Waa decent but really overhyped. The film was relatively predictable in the sense you knew what would happen next and that's normally fine, but the ending left a lot to be desired for me and ultimately made it a "meh" movie for me
Also to call it a comedy is an absolute stretch. There are probably 3 moments you laugh, with one of them being a fart joke
Nicholas Cage was excellent in this, so agree with the reviews there but film just didn't really have a point to it outside of cancel culture
6/10
Waa decent but really overhyped. The film was relatively predictable in the sense you knew what would happen next and that's normally fine, but the ending left a lot to be desired for me and ultimately made it a "meh" movie for me
Also to call it a comedy is an absolute stretch. There are probably 3 moments you laugh, with one of them being a fart joke
Nicholas Cage was excellent in this, so agree with the reviews there but film just didn't really have a point to it outside of cancel culture
6/10
Big expensive unnecessary remake. I miss the Martin Brest of BEVERLY HILLS COP and MIDNIGHT RUN.
They should do a super edit on this movie and cut out every frame that doesn't have Claire Forlani in it. Then mute the sound and throw in a Mogwai soundtrack (or similar). Would watch that.
This is a shame. Really looking forward to this.
I'd buy that DVD.
Monster (2023)
Wow! I think that this is Kore-eda's best film. Yes, even better than Shoplifters and Broker. I just found out that it won Best Screenplay at Cannes this year and I'm not surprised!
I strongly advice you to not read about the film or watch any trailers. You'll have a much better viewing experience then. And if you find yourself watching it at home for some reason, please endure the first 30-40 minutes even if you find the characters frustrating and nonsensical.
Wow! I think that this is Kore-eda's best film. Yes, even better than Shoplifters and Broker. I just found out that it won Best Screenplay at Cannes this year and I'm not surprised!
I strongly advice you to not read about the film or watch any trailers. You'll have a much better viewing experience then. And if you find yourself watching it at home for some reason, please endure the first 30-40 minutes even if you find the characters frustrating and nonsensical.
Where can I see this?
I saw it at a film festival, but I think you can watch it on Mubi.
Without reviews or a trailer there’s no way to tell what kind of film it is. Comedy? Horror? Cop on the edge sexual thriller?
Thank you kind sir.
Anyone seen Saltburn yet?
Yep.
I've been listening to Sophie Ellis Bexter nonstop since! It really came together in the ending for me though I'm reading a lot on how it actually lost some pts for people.
Agree on the ending.
30 Days of Nights.
After an Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, it is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires.
I am not a huge vampire fan, dont normally watch them, but the review were good, so thought I would give it a go.
Has Vampire films go, it was good, good acting decent story, the ending was better than I expected.
There was lots of blood and gory, lots of tension, you was not sure what was going to happen next, the Vampire's were indeed scary, there was a lot to like about this film.
7/10
After an Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, it is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires.
I am not a huge vampire fan, dont normally watch them, but the review were good, so thought I would give it a go.
Has Vampire films go, it was good, good acting decent story, the ending was better than I expected.
There was lots of blood and gory, lots of tension, you was not sure what was going to happen next, the Vampire's were indeed scary, there was a lot to like about this film.
7/10
Guardians Of The Galaxy: Volume 3
I've not enjoyed any MCU film for a long time but this was really good as a blockbuster film. Fun action sequences, a bunch of moments that made me laugh and the film had heart. A bit violent and some dark themes for a PG-13 film and a bit too long but overall, however, I had a good time and would recommend this. It's a nice way for me to jump off the MCU 7.5/10
I've not enjoyed any MCU film for a long time but this was really good as a blockbuster film. Fun action sequences, a bunch of moments that made me laugh and the film had heart. A bit violent and some dark themes for a PG-13 film and a bit too long but overall, however, I had a good time and would recommend this. It's a nice way for me to jump off the MCU 7.5/10
Gunpowder Milkshake.
Three generations of women fight back against those who could take everything from them.
Well I did not hate it.
There was no plot to talk about, there was plenty of blood and killing the fights were pretty good, seeing a guy get impaled in slow mo by a milkshake glass was good.
The main cast deserved better.
I found the film very Tarantino like, well to be honest very Kill Bill, but it did not come off completely.
Over all it was just OK , never going to win any prizes buy worth a watch.
6/10
Three generations of women fight back against those who could take everything from them.
Well I did not hate it.
There was no plot to talk about, there was plenty of blood and killing the fights were pretty good, seeing a guy get impaled in slow mo by a milkshake glass was good.
The main cast deserved better.
I found the film very Tarantino like, well to be honest very Kill Bill, but it did not come off completely.
Over all it was just OK , never going to win any prizes buy worth a watch.
6/10
Maybe best part of the filmAngela Bassett smashing the guy's head into the glass was such a great shot!