What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

Bulldog · 08-30-2010, 06:52 PM

Couldn't agree with tht review snippet in the poster more. Definitely among the best war movies I've ever seen and, seeing as I finished re-watching Band Of Brothers the other day, it's nice to see a well-done story from the opposite perspective. The whole thing does kinda lose momentum for the last 20-30 minutes, but great stuff overall.

In case you didn't know, this film also spawned a lot of web-made parodies, like this one;

Nine Black Poppies · 08-31-2010, 04:23 PM

I enjoyed it more than I expected to. Definitely tried a little to hard in some places but it hit a lot of the right notes, which made it not only watchable but uncomfortably familiar.

This was fascinating. You wouldn't think it would be--except for some bookending narration, the entire thing is a single, contiguous, 100-or-so-minute conversation that's highly philosophical in nature and requires kind of undivided attention. But I found myself wanting to jump in with my own arguments and I had to take a minute to sit and stew about it afterwards. Definitely recommended if you've got a significant attention span.

Speaking of significant attention spans... I'm not sure this needed to be 146 minutes, but I'm also not sure what I'd cut out of it. It's also a lot darker than I expected, even having heard that about it going in. I enjoyed it though, even though I don't feel the need to watch it again soon.

zolhof · 08-31-2010, 09:04 PM

"Les 7 Jours Du Talion"
Very shocking Canadian movie

Scissorman · 09-01-2010, 09:35 AM

I love this movie. The best Snow White ever

jackhammer · 09-01-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dankrsta

Yeah, Ridley Scott at his best. Have you seen Blade Runner, another great film of his? He apparently forgot how to direct those kinds of films these days.

I thought Kingdom Of Heaven was outstanding, far better than Gladiator (even though that is decent enough). I don't understand the criticism aimed at that film apart from it stars Orland Bloom.

dankrsta · 09-01-2010, 02:43 PM

I didn't say that he forgot how to direct films, I said he forgot how to direct that kind of films, meaning sci-fi. He was so good at it. I was just lamenting over the fact that he had chosen to follow different path. Btw, believe it or not, I still haven't seen Kingdom Of Heaven. Gladiator was an entertaining film and it satisfied my need for historical epics from Ridley Scott. Maybe I'm missing out, but I probably won't see Robin Hood either. OK I will eventually see Kingdom of Heaven, because that film seems to be very polarizing, but it's never on my 'to watch list'. Now, if he would direct some sci-fi again, I'd probably see it immediately.

jackhammer · 09-01-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dankrsta

I didn't say that he forgot how to direct films, I said he forgot how to direct that kind of films, meaning sci-fi. He was so good at it. I was just lamenting over the fact that he had chosen to follow different path. Btw, believe it or not, I still haven't seen Kingdom Of Heaven. Gladiator was an entertaining film and it satisfied my need for historical epics from Ridley Scott. Maybe I'm missing out, but I probably won't see Robin Hood either. OK I will eventually see Kingdom of Heaven, because that film seems to be very polarizing, but it's never on my 'to watch list'. Now, if he would direct some sci-fi again, I'd probably see it immediately.

He is working on an Alien Prequel. Get excited again!

Ridley Scott’s Alien Prequel Details Revealed | /Film

TheCunningStunt · 09-01-2010, 02:59 PM

I don't think the Alien prequel will be much good, I think he's lost it.

*Watch him make a modern day classic now.*

Bulldog · 09-01-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

I don't think the Alien prequel will be much good, I think he's lost it.

*Watch him make a modern day classic now.*

Hannibal and Matchstick Men are brilliant films. Definitely a couple of the best I've ever seen, and Ridley directed them a good 20 years after Alien and Bladerunner.

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

He is working on an Alien Prequel. Get excited again!

Ridley Scott’s Alien Prequel Details Revealed | /Film

Not one, but two prequels from what I've heard. Whether they end up sucking or not, I still basically have to see them.

TheCunningStunt · 09-01-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

Hannibal and Matchstick Men are brilliant films. Definitely a couple of the best I've ever seen, and Ridley directed them a good 20 years after Alien and Bladerunner.

Matchstick Men was a solid enough film but brilliant? Nope. His best 00s work that I've seen is American Gangster, although I haven't seen Black Hawk Down yet.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

Not one, but two prequels from what I've heard. Whether they end up sucking or not, I still basically have to see them.

Yep, two.

One in 2011, one in 2012.

08-31-2010, 04:23 PM	#7842 (permalink)
Nine Black Poppies Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A State of Denial Posts: 357	I enjoyed it more than I expected to. Definitely tried a little to hard in some places but it hit a lot of the right notes, which made it not only watchable but uncomfortably familiar. This was fascinating. You wouldn't think it would be--except for some bookending narration, the entire thing is a single, contiguous, 100-or-so-minute conversation that's highly philosophical in nature and requires kind of undivided attention. But I found myself wanting to jump in with my own arguments and I had to take a minute to sit and stew about it afterwards. Definitely recommended if you've got a significant attention span. Speaking of significant attention spans... I'm not sure this needed to be 146 minutes, but I'm also not sure what I'd cut out of it. It's also a lot darker than I expected, even having heard that about it going in. I enjoyed it though, even though I don't feel the need to watch it again soon. __________________ Like carnivores to carnal pleasures, so were we to desperate measures...

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09-01-2010, 02:43 PM	#7846 (permalink)
dankrsta ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,776	I didn't say that he forgot how to direct films, I said he forgot how to direct that kind of films, meaning sci-fi. He was so good at it. I was just lamenting over the fact that he had chosen to follow different path. Btw, believe it or not, I still haven't seen Kingdom Of Heaven. Gladiator was an entertaining film and it satisfied my need for historical epics from Ridley Scott. Maybe I'm missing out, but I probably won't see Robin Hood either. OK I will eventually see Kingdom of Heaven, because that film seems to be very polarizing, but it's never on my 'to watch list'. Now, if he would direct some sci-fi again, I'd probably see it immediately. __________________ Last.fm

09-01-2010, 02:59 PM	#7848 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I don't think the Alien prequel will be much good, I think he's lost it. Watch him make a modern day classic now. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

08-30-2010, 06:52 PM	#7841 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Couldn't agree with tht review snippet in the poster more. Definitely among the best war movies I've ever seen and, seeing as I finished re-watching Band Of Brothers the other day, it's nice to see a well-done story from the opposite perspective. The whole thing does kinda lose momentum for the last 20-30 minutes, but great stuff overall. In case you didn't know, this film also spawned a lot of web-made parodies, like this one;

08-31-2010, 09:04 PM	#7843 (permalink)
zolhof Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	"Les 7 Jours Du Talion" Very shocking Canadian movie