Ordered 'Persona'.
feck! stop, Spoony. . . you've got enough films.
Stop, just stop.
feck! stop, Spoony. . . you've got enough films.
Stop, just stop.
Film The Redcafe Movie review thread
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I think I bought Persona with around a million other DVD's last time I was in Bangladesh.
I may dig it out if it's worth watching.
I've been spending my spare time reading recently, but I think I'll watch Irreversible soon.
I may dig it out if it's worth watching.
I've been spending my spare time reading recently, but I think I'll watch Irreversible soon.
The Good Shepard I suspect that this film will be too slow for most people under 35. Stylishly directed by DiNero in a way that reminds you of Godfather 2. The acting is dry but top notch (with the exception of Angelina Jolle who is rubbish and almost spoils the film) reflecting the era it represents. My film of the year. 9/10
I've had this for a while, yet to watch it because of it's length. I keep saving it for a rainy day.
It's raining here now.
Watched yesterday "Nirvana" with Christopher Lambert.
Surprisingly good cyberpunk movie.
Surprisingly good cyberpunk movie.
What the hell is cyberpunk? All these new words...
Bladerunner was the first film that I remember as being called Cyberpunk.
Doesn't mean that is was the first one mind.
Doesn't mean that is was the first one mind.
Try to watch it in one sitting. It won't benefit from stopping and starting.
Personally, I would never insult even the shittest film by watching it in parts.
When I watch a film, I have to give it my full attention, as if it was in the cinema.
Basically, a hi-tech, yet dystopian future. Blade Runner is cyberpunk. And it's so sexy.
I think Metropolis is cyperpunk too. Not seen it mind.
That said, I think Blade Runner defined how cyberpunk should look like.
I'm under 35, and enjoyed this film. Was very interesting I thought.
I don't think so. Cyberpunk is a the future shown from a low angle. But that's not really worth arguing about
Watched Bullet Boy and Life & Lyrics the other day.
6.5/10
Both are worth a watch, me reckons.
6.5/10
Both are worth a watch, me reckons.
Well, I've not seen it. . . and I presumed it had a dystopian setting, for some reason.
Breach: Extremely average. Avoid.
All I really meant is that the pace of films had increased significantly over the years. Just watch the action films of the 80's and they are far slower than the modern equivalent.
The trouble with slow paced movies is that you need dark quite rooms and enoght time to be relaxed enough to sink into them. Two of my all time favorite movies are adistinctly slow - Godfather II and Three Colours Blue.
This sounds silly, but I can't watch films that are too action packed. I get bored. I love the less is more approach, overall. Although, would you say the Godfather was actually that slow? Had a lot of dialogue and a plot, which sucked you in. Blue I think is a much better example.(great film, as well)
Watched V for Vendetta last night, not exactly subtle with it's message, but I liked it. Decent entertainment.
ps Have seen the on screen adaption of 1984, Wibbs??
Gone In Sixty Seconds(original). feck the first half of this movie, the second half is what the film was for. A 40 minute car chase scene, may seem a bit too long, but it isn't. Good chase, crap everything else.
V for Vendetta started out interesting, but the ending of it was so unbelievably bad, it killed off the whole movie for me.
1984(the John Hurt version) is a very decent, yet very straightforward adaptation.
Yes, it was very good.
Watched The Innocents yesterday(1961). I really enjoyed it, although, I wished it would've been a bit more ambiguous(to the viewer).
It was too slow and boring.
Aye we got a new forum! Awesome!
Copy cats 
Hannibal Rising
Well, what a dissapointment, worse than I was expecting too.
What the film should have been - A story about Lecter from young up untill where we found him in Silence of the Lambs.
What we actually got - A revenge film. Bog standard cop-out Hollywood flick with the plot almost entirely focusing on one section of his life and nothing from any further on than his late teens. They'll probably exploit this by making another fill in film in the next two years. This film is basically answering the question of why he is how he is, two fecking hours to explain something that could be told in a few scenes and then on to some more interesting shit. Lazy film.
And, I wasn't convinced by the guy playing Hannibal either, questionable accent and acting.
Conclusion - Could have been so much better. Shite.
5/10
Well, what a dissapointment, worse than I was expecting too.
What the film should have been - A story about Lecter from young up untill where we found him in Silence of the Lambs.
What we actually got - A revenge film. Bog standard cop-out Hollywood flick with the plot almost entirely focusing on one section of his life and nothing from any further on than his late teens. They'll probably exploit this by making another fill in film in the next two years. This film is basically answering the question of why he is how he is, two fecking hours to explain something that could be told in a few scenes and then on to some more interesting shit. Lazy film.
And, I wasn't convinced by the guy playing Hannibal either, questionable accent and acting.
Conclusion - Could have been so much better. Shite.
5/10
Now I've got to come all the way over here to slate shit films? Pffft.
Watched loads of movies off late...
Old School - Hated it, I can bear to watch movies like Wedding Crashers but tjis wasn't even upto those standards for me... 3 out of 10
Brick - Had trouble understanding the slang but descent movie, though the suspense was bit obvious. 6 outta 10
Fever Pitch- saw both american and british versions. British one was much better than US one, which was like any other Hollywood dating movie and didn't touch the real issue at all. 6 outta 10 for UK one, 2 for US one
16 Blocks- Not that good, suspense and action both were a let down. 4 outta 10
Before Sunset- Loved it. They should make another one. 7 otta 10
Music and Lyrics- typical romantic comedy. 5.5 outta 10
Shopgirl- Directed by Steve Martin. Started well and thought it may touch a novel concept of a loner in city but lost it's way in middle and that too horribly. 4 outta 10
Illusionist- Typical example of dumb Hollywood movies. It was so painfully obvious what the climax of movie would be. Started well but last half of movie was painful to watch. 5 outta 10
Shooter- Good action, no more. 6 outta 10
Old School - Hated it, I can bear to watch movies like Wedding Crashers but tjis wasn't even upto those standards for me... 3 out of 10
Brick - Had trouble understanding the slang but descent movie, though the suspense was bit obvious. 6 outta 10
Fever Pitch- saw both american and british versions. British one was much better than US one, which was like any other Hollywood dating movie and didn't touch the real issue at all. 6 outta 10 for UK one, 2 for US one
16 Blocks- Not that good, suspense and action both were a let down. 4 outta 10
Before Sunset- Loved it. They should make another one. 7 otta 10
Music and Lyrics- typical romantic comedy. 5.5 outta 10
Shopgirl- Directed by Steve Martin. Started well and thought it may touch a novel concept of a loner in city but lost it's way in middle and that too horribly. 4 outta 10
Illusionist- Typical example of dumb Hollywood movies. It was so painfully obvious what the climax of movie would be. Started well but last half of movie was painful to watch. 5 outta 10
Shooter- Good action, no more. 6 outta 10
Spoony, I've been reading up on this guy Robert Bresson. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Bresson
Will probably try to get hold of some of his movies. Check it out if you want.
Will probably try to get hold of some of his movies. Check it out if you want.
Excellent.
Rather than download random classics, I think I'm going to just watch films by a particular director, in future. Already ordered Persona and downloaded The Seventh Seal, so'll check out most of Bergman's films, if I like those two, first.
Right. A list of films I've either bought or downloaded over the last couple of weeks.
Persona
The Seventh Seal
Bitter Sweet Life
Lady Vengeance
The Sting
Bullit
Au reviour, Les Enfants.
Solyaris(original)
Glengarry Glen Ross.
The Devil's Backbone
Kung Fu Hustle
Dog of Cookery
Paprika(anime)
Funny Games
Tape
Dazed and Confused
Clerks II
Anyone seen any of these then?
Persona
The Seventh Seal
Bitter Sweet Life
Lady Vengeance
The Sting
Bullit
Au reviour, Les Enfants.
Solyaris(original)
Glengarry Glen Ross.
The Devil's Backbone
Kung Fu Hustle
Dog of Cookery
Paprika(anime)
Funny Games
Tape
Dazed and Confused
Clerks II
Anyone seen any of these then?
Seventh Seal, The Sting, Kung Fu Hustle. All quality.
Not seen it yet, mate. Will post my thoughts, after I watch it.
Kung Fu Hustle is quality, funny as feck.
The knife handle throwing scene is hysterical, I will never tire of watching that.