What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

Zer0 · 10-07-2012, 04:44 PM

Picked up these two on DVD over the weekend

An incredible film that had me hooked from start to finish. There's a great sense of mystery throughout film and there's some good fight sequences too. But it was the twist at the end that really made the film for me. Apparently there's an American remake in production but I can't imagine it being anywhere near as good as this.

A fairly simple overall plot but it's all the little clever details and offbeat moments that make this a very charming, funny and entertaining film. The central character is a brilliant creation and is the type of character you could fall in love with, but all the characters in this film are very odd and entertaining.

bob. · 10-08-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Exoskeletal

I do that a lot. Where did you see We Are Legion by the way?

sorry man....didn't really log on all weekend.....i found it on a torrent site that i frequent....honestly i downloaded it on a complete whim....turned out to be quite interesting

~~surfhard~~ · 10-08-2012, 07:11 AM

just bought a rare version of performance still a **** movie but I can sell it to another Stones nut

Big Ears · 10-08-2012, 08:53 AM

Shoot Em Up with Clive Owen, which makes American Pie seem like Bringing Up Baby.

**Exo** · 10-08-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Ears

Shoot Em Up with Clive Owen, which makes American Pie seem like Bringing Up Baby.

Am I the only one who likes this movie? Once you detach yourself from it being a serious attempt at being a film it actually turns into a funny movie. It's supposed to be ridiculous.

LoathsomePete · 10-08-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Exoskeletal

Am I the only one who likes this movie? Once you detach yourself from it being a serious attempt at being a film it actually turns into a funny movie. It's supposed to be ridiculous.

Clive Owen kills somebody with a carrot, how could you not like it?

Big Ears · 10-08-2012, 12:43 PM

I know it is supposed to be ridiculous, which is in its favour, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. Killing someone with a carrot is a bit odd, but I think he does it twice, which is overkill (like the sliding). One of the things I found irritating, is that Owen is British, but because the film is American, he speaks with Americanisms (daipers), which just doesn't make sense. If you want an American, cast one. Another thing I didn't like is the torture scenes, which are endemic in Hollyood films these days.

**Exo** · 10-08-2012, 02:58 PM

Is in not possible that he has been living in the US for a while and now calls them diapers instead of poopy bags or whatever you guys call em?

Sparky · 10-08-2012, 03:25 PM

An anthem for my generation. An in depth portrait of a modern day habitual marijuana smoker, but doesn't rely on stereotypes or cliches. This isn't just another stupid "stoner" comedy; there's some actual substance to be had in this if your really willing to explore the subtle nuances.

jackhammer · 10-08-2012, 06:10 PM

The story was a little derivative but the action was staged with aplomb, all close angles and one take shooting which is unusual in action films. A decent Friday night beer movie.

Much better than I thought it would be although the Hulk's presence in the film does ride against what is synonymous with the character IE uncontrollable rage coupled with blinkered anger that seemed to subside conveniently towards the films climax. Still a decent watch.

A ridiculously scathing attack on 21st century media and stardom that managed to straddle the thin line of being both entertaining and cerebral and remain very low key at the same time. Very good performances from the leads and a quirky soundtrack added to what is a little gem.

The music monologues are priceless and confirmed what I already thought about certain bands although I never saw Alice Cooper's music in that light. I have to rethink my opinion!

10-07-2012, 04:44 PM	#12351 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	Picked up these two on DVD over the weekend An incredible film that had me hooked from start to finish. There's a great sense of mystery throughout film and there's some good fight sequences too. But it was the twist at the end that really made the film for me. Apparently there's an American remake in production but I can't imagine it being anywhere near as good as this. A fairly simple overall plot but it's all the little clever details and offbeat moments that make this a very charming, funny and entertaining film. The central character is a brilliant creation and is the type of character you could fall in love with, but all the characters in this film are very odd and entertaining. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

10-08-2012, 02:58 PM	#12358 (permalink)
Exo All day jazz and biscuits Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,354	Is in not possible that he has been living in the US for a while and now calls them diapers instead of poopy bags or whatever you guys call em? __________________ LastFM SUPREME POO BAH MODERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE

10-08-2012, 06:10 PM	#12360 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	The story was a little derivative but the action was staged with aplomb, all close angles and one take shooting which is unusual in action films. A decent Friday night beer movie. Much better than I thought it would be although the Hulk's presence in the film does ride against what is synonymous with the character IE uncontrollable rage coupled with blinkered anger that seemed to subside conveniently towards the films climax. Still a decent watch. A ridiculously scathing attack on 21st century media and stardom that managed to straddle the thin line of being both entertaining and cerebral and remain very low key at the same time. Very good performances from the leads and a quirky soundtrack added to what is a little gem. The music monologues are priceless and confirmed what I already thought about certain bands although I never saw Alice Cooper's music in that light. I have to rethink my opinion! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-08-2012, 07:11 AM	#12353 (permalink)
~~surfhard~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 10	just bought a rare version of performance still a **** movie but I can sell it to another Stones nut

10-08-2012, 08:53 AM	#12354 (permalink)
Big Ears Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 434	Shoot Em Up with Clive Owen, which makes American Pie seem like Bringing Up Baby.

10-08-2012, 12:43 PM	#12357 (permalink)
Big Ears Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 434	I know it is supposed to be ridiculous, which is in its favour, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. Killing someone with a carrot is a bit odd, but I think he does it twice, which is overkill (like the sliding). One of the things I found irritating, is that Owen is British, but because the film is American, he speaks with Americanisms (daipers), which just doesn't make sense. If you want an American, cast one. Another thing I didn't like is the torture scenes, which are endemic in Hollyood films these days.

10-08-2012, 03:25 PM	#12359 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	An anthem for my generation. An in depth portrait of a modern day habitual marijuana smoker, but doesn't rely on stereotypes or cliches. This isn't just another stupid "stoner" comedy; there's some actual substance to be had in this if your really willing to explore the subtle nuances.