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Yes I agree that Constantine made an eye-catching trailer..
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Yes I agree that Constantine made an eye-catching trailer..
I saw Scott Pilgrim today too.
I liked it, I REALLY did.
But, it needed MORE game references if you get me? Like, specific ones, a lot of them were really generic. It made me sad.
Kick Ass did the "a film FULL of geek references that still WORKS" thing a lot better, and is a better film, but, Scott Pilgrim was still a 8 or 9.
I liked it, I REALLY did.
But, it needed MORE game references if you get me? Like, specific ones, a lot of them were really generic. It made me sad.
Kick Ass did the "a film FULL of geek references that still WORKS" thing a lot better, and is a better film, but, Scott Pilgrim was still a 8 or 9.
Well, I spent last night watching Mushroom murder innocent little girls in 1930's Germany; subtly giving me the finger too:
The film was M by Fritz Lang, one of the "pioneers" of modern cinema.
It's the first ever serial killer film, made in 1931. It's German and subtitled, so you need to split your concentration between reading dialogue and watching the film.
It's one of those old films where you can see why it's so famous. A lot of the techniques used were brand new in 1931. It has a lot of the same kind of directorial tricks and shots modern films like this use. The story is interesting, setting the police and criminal underworld in a race to catch Mushroom (sorry, Peter Lorre), the serial killer.
Dialogue and story are iffy sometimes, as is some of the editing, acting and "dubbing" (a lot of the sounds are added in later, like the whistling).
It's a good history lesson though, without films like this, modern films would be lacking a lot. It's not a great though to me. I can see its importance, but it's just too early a film to really be grabbing any more.
Well worth watching for a film history lesson. Peter Lorre is suitably creepy and evil too and helps the film nicely. You'll never look at Mushroom the same again though...
10/10 for 1931, 7/10 for 2010.
The film was M by Fritz Lang, one of the "pioneers" of modern cinema.
It's the first ever serial killer film, made in 1931. It's German and subtitled, so you need to split your concentration between reading dialogue and watching the film.
It's one of those old films where you can see why it's so famous. A lot of the techniques used were brand new in 1931. It has a lot of the same kind of directorial tricks and shots modern films like this use. The story is interesting, setting the police and criminal underworld in a race to catch Mushroom (sorry, Peter Lorre), the serial killer.
Dialogue and story are iffy sometimes, as is some of the editing, acting and "dubbing" (a lot of the sounds are added in later, like the whistling).
It's a good history lesson though, without films like this, modern films would be lacking a lot. It's not a great though to me. I can see its importance, but it's just too early a film to really be grabbing any more.
Well worth watching for a film history lesson. Peter Lorre is suitably creepy and evil too and helps the film nicely. You'll never look at Mushroom the same again though...
10/10 for 1931, 7/10 for 2010.
ciallkennett
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Just watched The Illusionist. A very beautifully shot film, with a simple story, some fine acting and some good special effects. The ending was satisfactory as well, which is good as it could have all gone tits up.
7.5/10
7.5/10
Nic
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Just watched Whip It
I could try and tell you that I was interested in the story and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut... but you all know that's a lie, so I won't bother. We all know its actually all about Ellen Page in hot pants and roller skates. To be honest, that is actually all it has going for it. Oh, that, and an underwater sex scene. As for the plot? Predictable doesn't even come close to covering it. I quite like all these coming of age stories of determination, foolishness and parental devotion. So yeah, it was ok. But hey, we've already established thats really not the point.
2.5/5 (It would've got a 3, but Page really needs to grow some tits.)
PS. When the foot gets better, what do you reckon... I dig the Bauer Turbos (original 90's ones, none of this replica bull****) out of the cupboard and join my local fledgling roller derby team? Or do the sensible thing and just flog 'em? (they'd get at least £100 easy). Hmmmm.... decisions.... Whatever happens, I'm certain that the world will never be ready for the sight of me in hot pants and fishnets! lol!
I could try and tell you that I was interested in the story and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut... but you all know that's a lie, so I won't bother. We all know its actually all about Ellen Page in hot pants and roller skates. To be honest, that is actually all it has going for it. Oh, that, and an underwater sex scene. As for the plot? Predictable doesn't even come close to covering it. I quite like all these coming of age stories of determination, foolishness and parental devotion. So yeah, it was ok. But hey, we've already established thats really not the point.
2.5/5 (It would've got a 3, but Page really needs to grow some tits.)
PS. When the foot gets better, what do you reckon... I dig the Bauer Turbos (original 90's ones, none of this replica bull****) out of the cupboard and join my local fledgling roller derby team? Or do the sensible thing and just flog 'em? (they'd get at least £100 easy). Hmmmm.... decisions.... Whatever happens, I'm certain that the world will never be ready for the sight of me in hot pants and fishnets! lol!
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Nic. Do it.
Haha, Nic, go for it and if all ends badly then flog them and make some cash.
I got back recently from seeing Dinner for Schmucks.
As I posted the other week, I've seen the original French film which I thought was brilliant and absolutely hilarious. I was concerned this wouldn't be as good. I thought it was great though, it takes the original and just expands on it adding some absolutely fantastic scenes. It was laugh out funny from beginning to end. It also moved at a great pace and the performances were fantastic. I do recommend if you want a good laugh.
Rating: 4/5
I got back recently from seeing Dinner for Schmucks.
As I posted the other week, I've seen the original French film which I thought was brilliant and absolutely hilarious. I was concerned this wouldn't be as good. I thought it was great though, it takes the original and just expands on it adding some absolutely fantastic scenes. It was laugh out funny from beginning to end. It also moved at a great pace and the performances were fantastic. I do recommend if you want a good laugh.
Rating: 4/5
Finally saw Princess and the Frog, whilst not the best Disney ever it was not as bad as I was told it was. The story and the animation was really good and some songs were, not the type of songs I want to rush out and get.
The film was well paced and fun, some parts were funny.
So for me 8.5/10
The film was well paced and fun, some parts were funny.
So for me 8.5/10
ciallkennett
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Watched 2 films today:
Sex Drive was on my list as I was told it was one of the better teen comedies of the last few years. This person was correct. It doesn't match up to the true greats of teen comedies (American Pie, Road Trip for example), but it certainly fulfils the boxes of laughs, sexuality, random and approved nudity and attractive females.
A fun watch.
7/10
Just got back from a screening of Going the Distance, a standard rom-com with hardly anything notable to talk about. Wasn't epic, wasn't poor, but it's all been seen before and the ending was a bit naff, but I guess all rom-com endings are so cliché...
7/10
Sex Drive was on my list as I was told it was one of the better teen comedies of the last few years. This person was correct. It doesn't match up to the true greats of teen comedies (American Pie, Road Trip for example), but it certainly fulfils the boxes of laughs, sexuality, random and approved nudity and attractive females.
A fun watch.
7/10
Just got back from a screening of Going the Distance, a standard rom-com with hardly anything notable to talk about. Wasn't epic, wasn't poor, but it's all been seen before and the ending was a bit naff, but I guess all rom-com endings are so cliché...
7/10
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^Ciall not watching Inception again? That's like a Sunday with no Alan at Chessington.
Watched Saw 4 which I rather enjoyed. I found it to be better than Saw 3 but not as good as 1 or 2. I'm also developing a soft spot for Kramer. I don't think that's what was intended... but oh well. I just hope I never meet the person who comes up with the ideas for the traps. They might be a bit messed up
Watched Saw 4 which I rather enjoyed. I found it to be better than Saw 3 but not as good as 1 or 2. I'm also developing a soft spot for Kramer. I don't think that's what was intended... but oh well. I just hope I never meet the person who comes up with the ideas for the traps. They might be a bit messed up