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WaldoJ
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Kingsmen 2
Action not as fluid
Pretty fun flick but not as daring visually as the first.
First didn't feel like a comic book adaptation...
This one did... 
6/10
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chiv
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 07:35 Post subject: |
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| guvna wrote: | | chiv wrote: | | One thing I can say however, was that the locations they picked, and how hey were shot, were fucking so gorgeous you wouldn't believe it. Modern films WISHED they had locations that beautiful - that full of character. |
You'd hope so. A bunch of the cast and crew later died from lung cancer because the area was full of toxic waste. Including tarkovsky
Stalker for me was pretty good but I'd read Roadside Picnic beforehand so I had a better grasp of what the zone was and how volatile it is. The thought of what might happen around every corner was tense. It was very slow all said and done but every shot was so beautiful that it kept me going. 8/10 |
i think the problem for me was that we never really see the zone as dangerous, or are even shown enough for it to be INTERESTING to us. he talks about stuff happening, and you see him acting cautiously and diving to the ground at times.. we saw at one time a worm-hole style looping back to a previous area, and at one time a bird briefly disappears and then reappears in the distance, but nothing really happens in the film to give us any sense of what the zone is or its dangers.. nothing to justify the stalkers job, or why anyone should fear anything about it. he talks about the meat grinder as if its some fearful thing, but.. its just a tunnel, and not even a very dark one, as far as the viewer is concerned. i know of roadside picnic, and roughly what its about, but it seems to me that the zone as far as stalker goes, is a complete non-issue. a place around which to frame the discussions between characters, and honestly ANYTHING could have taken its place and been every bit as effective as far as the viewer goes.
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 09:36 Post subject: |
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@chiv I see why you think that and I pretty much agree with you. The movie makes it seem like the zone wasn't a big deal. It's not even really shown how proficient red is which explains their relative easy time. He's the only stalker from the beginning of the zone whos still alive IIRC.
All the "zone" moments are very subtle. I can still remember them though so thats gotta be worth something.
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It all works pretty good if you know about what horrors the zone is capable of cause of roadside picnic. Not so much if you don't though 
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chiv
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 11:01 Post subject: |
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ahem
*puts on critic-proof armor*
the dark tower
I didn't mind it. In fact, I kinda enjoyed it.
Throw me all your hate, I dont care, I'm untouchable
I havent read the books, and while I'm sure that theyre superior to the film in many ways, and I'm sure the films story had very little in common and that it would have been better if it was more faithful, as an outsider viewing the film on its own merits.. I was entertained.
The story was coherent, the journey made sense and was entertaining, I didnt feel anything was unreasonably random or frustratingly annoying.. I came away from it feeling a hell of a lot better than I have about a lot of recent films... and tell you the truth, the final two fights (shootout and vs the man in black) were really nicely shot and, well, cool as hell... its rare to see a satisfying shootout in movies these days, but the film certainly had style.
Yeah the film didnt feel as epic as I would have liked, and some bits maybe didnt flow as well as they could have, and at times it felt a little cheap, but this film was NOT the disaster I was expecting and led to believe... though remember, im viewing it as an outsider and on its own merits rather than as a film based on a book (again, which im sure is superior in many ways to the film)
The cast was great.. elba.. the guy is a great actor, and he was perfect for the role... matthew mc*cough*hey as the bad guy was enjoyable, and even the kid managed to not be too annoying
also, I appreciated the ending. I like when films finish their stories and leave it to any follow-up films (which, in this case, probably wont happen) to pick things up again. I was really concerned it'd end on a stupid cliffhanger, but it was nice to see a completed journey.
This was better than spider-douche homecoming, better than transformers, better than the mummy, better than pirates of the caribbean... it was one of the most enjoyable films ive seen in a while. not GREAT, but enjoyable.
So, in conclusion
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Il_Padrino
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Yeah, I liked it too (don't know anything about the books). It was a solid movie. Not memorable, but not trash either, a good 7/10.
There must have been a door there in the wall, when I came in.
Truly gone fishing.
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 20:23 Post subject: |
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| jackbomb wrote: | Brawl in Cell Block 99 - 7/10
I liked Bone Tomahawk. And I like Vince Vaughn's serious parts. This movie delivered drama, great acting, questionable music, bloody brawls with some extra gore, and a satisfying conclussion. |
It was so depressing. 
The situation, the abortionist, the slimey lawyer, the ending. Not exactly a feel good movie. I guess he had to match Bone Tomahawk.
I liked the fights though, they weren't flashy, the opposite actually, they were kind-of clumsy. The gore effects weren't the most convincing, especially the head explosion, but boy were they meaty and fun to watch.
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Keit
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 21:38 Post subject: |
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Wind River, 8.5/10
Just a solid story with good acting, soundtrack and characters you sympathize with.
It probably won't win any awards but it's just a well made movie. And Jeremy Renner is such a good actor imo.
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 23:24 Post subject: |
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The Dark Tower - 6/10
Not that bad - just bland (at least partly due to extensive re-editing it went through after it screened terribly, I'm sure).
Elba was very good, McConaughey was excellent, Kim was great too. The kid was alright.
The film begged to be more gritty and less PG-13 fantasy... and the CGI pew pew with Jedi powers was just bad in the end. WTF.
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| Posted: Sat, 14th Oct 2017 23:55 Post subject: |
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| Ampee wrote: | the babysitter (2017)   |
It's that new porno right? |
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chiv
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damn dirty apes 3: war for the planet of the apes
i read on the imdbs that someone said it was a really slow boring movie and there really is no war in the thing.
agree on the first part.. its quite slow
disagree on the second part, its not boring.
and.. well yeah i semi-agree on the no war thing. I think like a lot of people who watched the trailer, I was expecting an action packed movie about the final war between apes and man. | Spoiler: | That is what I thought the title referred to, and not a war between the last factions of men with competing ideologies that would ultimately GIFT the world to the apes |
The trailer really did not give, in my opinion, an accurate impression of the type of film this was going to be.
NOT that i mind. I actually really enjoyed the bulk of it. This was not an action movie, Id say this was more of a drama film, with some really impressive emotional touches and some great scenes. The humans were barely even relevant, it was all about the ape society and their journey. In fact, the only bit I felt I didnt really enjoy very much, was the last 30 or so minutes | Spoiler: | when the battle started. I thought the whole concept was a bit silly... humans, knowing they were so few in number, wasting precious lives and resources fighting each other? over what, because one nut was hiding out and killing his people? It felt like a very forced concept just to drive a conflict, and as a result it was the lowest point of the film. I also didnt like what happened to the colonel. poetic justice, maybe, but it seemed way too plot-convenient in its timing (either if you believe it was the 'contaminated' doll that changed him SUPER quick - and if thats the case how would you EVER stop it if it happened so speedily), or that it was a natural progression that would have happened regardless). I know it was also supposed to give ceasar an easy-out of his revenge story, and make him seem heroic and noble and merciful and NOT KOBAAAA, but that only makes it worse - to neatly tie up such an important plot point so conveniently, so quickly, it gives NO weight to it and only serves to cheapen the rest of his journey.
I also think the girl should have been handled better... the speed at which she picked up sign language was ridiculous, not to mention how easily she was able to just walk into camp. AT LEAST SHE WASNT ANNOYING!! in fact, quite adorable, really. |
but these bits were... well apart from the colonel bit, pretty minor problems with what was a primarily really solid and enjoyable dramatic film. with monkeys.
If you want action, the second film delivers. If you want a satisfying conclusion (though, who knows if it is, but it feels like a solid place to cap this chapter off) to the ape journey (though not the human one, thats for sure), then this film gives that in spades.
I will say its a pity though. Even though I liked what I got, I cant help but WISH we could have had an actual full on WAR movie... the last thousands of humans vs 10s of thousands of apes, in a brutal, full on war film... man that would have been something to see.
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| Posted: Mon, 16th Oct 2017 19:59 Post subject: |
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Wind River (2017)
The story wasn't very interesting but everything else was pretty good.
7.5/10
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Maudie 7/10
Didn't know a thing about it, saw freeleech and gave it a go... dem feels <3
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| Posted: Wed, 18th Oct 2017 07:52 Post subject: |
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circle 8/10
exam 6/10
nine dead 6/10
some mindfucking movies, circle was the best, really intense and interesting
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| Posted: Thu, 19th Oct 2017 23:07 Post subject: |
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The Beguiled (2017)
7/10
Dat poor dude..he thought he was in a paradise 
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Feast (upon some Horror recommendation Thread here). Jesus, that film was fun and weird The direction was poor at times, but I enjoyed the movie for what it was ^_^
And the movie is _SUPER_ gory
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The Only Living Boy in New York, (2017)
6/10
Kate was hawt, the film was pretty mediocre.
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The Snowman - 5/10
A very mediocre movie with wasted characters and some missing plot points. If you read Jo Nesbo you will hate it.
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| Keit wrote: | Wind River, 8.5/10
Just a solid story with good acting, soundtrack and characters you sympathize with.
It probably won't win any awards but it's just a well made movie. And Jeremy Renner is such a good actor imo. |
Worth bearing in mind that both the KORSUB and WEB-DL releases are missing some scenes.
Full version will be out in a week or two.
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Oct 2017 06:44 Post subject: |
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The Snowman 5/10 (disappointment of the year)
Wind River 9/10
Blade Runner 2049 9/10
Mother! 9/10
It 9/10
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| streetunder wrote: | The Snowman 5/10 (disappointment of the year)
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How so? I watched the trailer last week and I instantly thought it looked like crap and that I wouldn't even bother downloading it. Not even cool guy Fassbender could stop me from getting that impression.
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zmed
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| Posted: Sat, 21st Oct 2017 16:17 Post subject: |
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Big Hero 6
Pretty much: ok. Funny, heartwarming, actionpacked, etc. Story was painfully predictable, but these days that's hardly new, movies can rarely surprise with their twists, we've seen it all. The only new thing we can expect is the presentation, not the content. With that in mind, this was a success in my book.
I've only seen some screengrabs from this one before, was waaaay under my radar (tend to be the case for most Disney films these days, only get around to watching them when there's absolutely nothing else), so I had no idea it will be a superhero flick, instead of the boy-and-his-robot-pal movie I expected (the title makes more sense now, tho).
EDIT: oh, and the Stan Lee painting was a nice touch, glad to see it paid off in the end. 
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