What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

jackhammer · 11-16-2012, 06:50 PM

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Great little minimalist movie produced by Steven Soderbourgh (Did I spell his name right? I'm not googling it). Damian Lewis gives a fantastic performance and I'm surprised not a lot of people know this film. The ending leaves a lot to be discussed. I recommend it. It's currently on Netfix Instant.

8/10

Keane is an intriguing film. Almost too low key for my taste but Damian Lewis is superb.

Decent enough thriller with some superb scenery from the Scottish highlands but the last third detracts from the films tense opening acts.

Plenty of tension and fantastic acting from just a cast of three with a couple of little twists along the way. Not too much replay value for me but was definitely worth the watch.

jackhammer · 11-17-2012, 07:31 PM

AAARRGGGHHH! One of the most frustrating films I have seen for a long while. This is just a couple of tweaks away from being a genuine cult film and they are becoming a real rarity these days.

A post apocalyptic America is in the thrall of Vampires and not just the clichéd varieties either. They come in all manner and guises as evolution gives rise to many different sub species. The film looks absolutely amazing considering it's low budget, it is very low key, free of clichés and is utterly believable. However the plot seems to me like a series of great set pieces cobbled together with no clear definition of where the film wants to go or what to say (Apart from head north as usual!) which left me utterly frustrated as this could have been up there with Near Dark regarding subversive Vampire movies.

Don't let this put you off though as it's still miles ahead of your usual Hollywood fare and has a pervasive atmosphere that holds your attention but this could have been an absolute classic.

Mad Max - vehicles + vampires + religious baiting = Stake Land.

jackhammer · 11-18-2012, 06:49 PM

Sorry but third post in a row but on different days. A mod can merge if they want.

A brilliant performance from Michael Shannon adds to a relatively slim storyline about a happily married man haunted by hallucinations of an impending apocalyptic storm and the effect it has on all those around him. A tad long at just under 2 hours and it does suffer with pacing problems at times but it was definitely worth a watch and once again proves that you don't need star names or big budgets to make intelligent and well constructed films.

**Janszoon** · 11-18-2012, 07:51 PM

Marley
Great documentary that I felt gave a very full picture of him as a human being. I also was very fascinated by the evolving picture it painted of Jamaican culture and politics over the decades.

Sparky · 11-18-2012, 10:53 PM

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Marley
Great documentary that I felt gave a very full picture of him as a human being. I also was very fascinated by the evolving picture it painted of Jamaican culture and politics over the decades.

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**Janszoon** · 11-18-2012, 10:56 PM

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Sparky · 11-18-2012, 11:00 PM

oh **** im going crazy

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**Exo** · 11-18-2012, 11:39 PM

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Sorry but third post in a row but on different days. A mod can merge if they want.

A brilliant performance from Michael Shannon adds to a relatively slim storyline about a happily married man haunted by hallucinations of an impending apocalyptic storm and the effect it has on all those around him. A tad long at just under 2 hours and it does suffer with pacing problems at times but it was definitely worth a watch and once again proves that you don't need star names or big budgets to make intelligent and well constructed films.

I felt Shannon deserved an Oscar nom for that performance. The scene during the community dinner was amazing.

Rapture Rider · 11-19-2012, 04:58 AM

The Fog (1980)

Plankton · 11-19-2012, 12:34 PM

Although I've seen it quite a few times over the years, I just watched (in it's entirety) Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Is it me or is that 15 y.o. chick quite the slut. I'd hate to think my little girl was sneaking out at night for sex with a 26 year old. Holy crap someone would be gettin beat up.

11-17-2012, 07:31 PM	#12512 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	AAARRGGGHHH! One of the most frustrating films I have seen for a long while. This is just a couple of tweaks away from being a genuine cult film and they are becoming a real rarity these days. A post apocalyptic America is in the thrall of Vampires and not just the clichéd varieties either. They come in all manner and guises as evolution gives rise to many different sub species. The film looks absolutely amazing considering it's low budget, it is very low key, free of clichés and is utterly believable. However the plot seems to me like a series of great set pieces cobbled together with no clear definition of where the film wants to go or what to say (Apart from head north as usual!) which left me utterly frustrated as this could have been up there with Near Dark regarding subversive Vampire movies. Don't let this put you off though as it's still miles ahead of your usual Hollywood fare and has a pervasive atmosphere that holds your attention but this could have been an absolute classic. Mad Max - vehicles + vampires + religious baiting = Stake Land. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-18-2012, 06:49 PM	#12513 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Sorry but third post in a row but on different days. A mod can merge if they want. A brilliant performance from Michael Shannon adds to a relatively slim storyline about a happily married man haunted by hallucinations of an impending apocalyptic storm and the effect it has on all those around him. A tad long at just under 2 hours and it does suffer with pacing problems at times but it was definitely worth a watch and once again proves that you don't need star names or big budgets to make intelligent and well constructed films. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-18-2012, 07:51 PM	#12514 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Marley Great documentary that I felt gave a very full picture of him as a human being. I also was very fascinated by the evolving picture it painted of Jamaican culture and politics over the decades. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

11-19-2012, 12:34 PM	#12520 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Although I've seen it quite a few times over the years, I just watched (in it's entirety) Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Is it me or is that 15 y.o. chick quite the slut. I'd hate to think my little girl was sneaking out at night for sex with a 26 year old. Holy crap someone would be gettin beat up. __________________ See location...

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Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	oh **** im going crazy D:

11-19-2012, 04:58 AM	#12519 (permalink)
Rapture Rider Groupie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 17	The Fog (1980)