What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

Astronomer · 11-30-2009, 08:50 PM

What I loved about this was how realistic the fights and consequent break-up was

debaserr · 11-30-2009, 09:42 PM

Wonder Boys
MEH/5

Guybrush · 12-01-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

Wow. I only downloaded this because it seemed to have a rather large cult following (and was a golden torrent on a private tracker) but was rather apprehensive going in, thinking it was a weird, 70s, LSD inspired B-film extravaganza. Especially when you know it involves Christopher Lee and deals with pagan rituals AND is essentially part musical. BUT wow, what a pleasant surprise. Not only is it NOT a B-film (the acting is all A-list) but it's a very intelligent and very well directed mystery-thriller with just a slight dash of horror. And the music is actually very pleasing and doesn't distract from the experience at all, on the contrary. Apparently what I saw was a very shortened, "butchered" version (at least according to the extras) but I thought it was perfect the way it was (I imagine the original version did drag on a bit). For anyone who has heard of it and had the same misgivings as I did, hurry up and see it, it really is a great film.

Have no idea what they did in the remake but I have no intention of watching it (absolutely cannot stand Cage).

I love this film! It totally took me by surprise in every way and I've never seen anything else quite like it. Like you, I haven't seen the remake with Nicholas Cage and I know it sucks .. I guess it was just milking the cash cow. This film still holds up great and certainly doesn't need a remake to make it more valid.

Sadly, I think the remake is giving this fine film a bad rep. Either way, one of my favourites. Thanks for reminding me, gonna have to show it to some friends one of these days

Dr_Rez · 12-01-2009, 10:33 AM

Jon Favreau
Vince Vaughn
Ron Livingston
Alex Désert
Heather Graham

Awsome cast, great movie, definitely check it out if you want a good time.

Trent: So, what'd you think of that Dorothy girl?
Mike: The whole Judy Garland thing kinda turned me on. Does that make me some kind of ***?
Trent: No, baby, you're money.

Sneer · 12-01-2009, 10:36 AM

Men Who Stare At Goats. I would rather stare at a goat too than watch this again.

jackhammer · 12-01-2009, 07:20 PM

A Brit Horror flick that has gotten rave reviews recently got me all worked up and I finally managed to get hold of it today. Damn I am so angry.

The premise of a soon to be wed couple spending an idyllic weekend in the country that is shattered by the locals through violence had immense potential regarding morality and a well written, concise take on society's lawlessness. Unfortunately it was reduced to a class war where the working class are foul, uncouth murdering scum and middle class, law-abiding citizens are the last bastions of civility. Such a shame as the direction and tension is very well realised but it came across as a thinly veiled attempt to pigeon hole sections of society that it made me damn angry. No wonder the Daily Mail gave it 5 out of 5. That should have been pointer enough really.

I'm glad I only spent £3 on it. A very big missed opportunity.

debaserr · 12-01-2009, 08:43 PM

cage was great. not the best movie but it was entertaining.

TheCunningStunt · 12-01-2009, 10:00 PM

500 Days Of Summer

Heart warming, funny, explores elements of life I could relate to. Good film, well worth a watch.

Astronomer · 12-02-2009, 12:00 AM

^ Really want to see this, have heard mixed opinions of it including that it really wasn't worth watching. But since you suggest otherwise... I shall check it out!

Zer0 · 12-02-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

500 Days Of Summer

Heart warming, funny, explores elements of life I could relate to. Good film, well worth a watch.

I'm actually downloading that right now. My torrent is nearly complete so i'll probably be watching that tonight.

11-30-2009, 08:50 PM	#4641 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	What I loved about this was how realistic the fights and consequent break-up was __________________

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debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	Wonder Boys MEH/5 __________________ Last.FM Last edited by debaserr; 12-01-2009 at 06:20 PM.

12-01-2009, 10:33 AM	#4644 (permalink)
Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,364	Jon Favreau Vince Vaughn Ron Livingston Alex Désert Heather Graham Awsome cast, great movie, definitely check it out if you want a good time. Trent: So, what'd you think of that Dorothy girl? Mike: The whole Judy Garland thing kinda turned me on. Does that make me some kind of **? Trent: No, baby, you're money. __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew* Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

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12-01-2009, 07:20 PM	#4646 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	A Brit Horror flick that has gotten rave reviews recently got me all worked up and I finally managed to get hold of it today. Damn I am so angry. The premise of a soon to be wed couple spending an idyllic weekend in the country that is shattered by the locals through violence had immense potential regarding morality and a well written, concise take on society's lawlessness. Unfortunately it was reduced to a class war where the working class are foul, uncouth murdering scum and middle class, law-abiding citizens are the last bastions of civility. Such a shame as the direction and tension is very well realised but it came across as a thinly veiled attempt to pigeon hole sections of society that it made me damn angry. No wonder the Daily Mail gave it 5 out of 5. That should have been pointer enough really. I'm glad I only spent £3 on it. A very big missed opportunity. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

12-01-2009, 08:43 PM	#4647 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	cage was great. not the best movie but it was entertaining. __________________ Last.FM

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TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	500 Days Of Summer Heart warming, funny, explores elements of life I could relate to. Good film, well worth a watch.

12-02-2009, 12:00 AM	#4649 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	^ Really want to see this, have heard mixed opinions of it including that it really wasn't worth watching. But since you suggest otherwise... I shall check it out! __________________