The Redcafe Movie review thread

mehro · 13th December 2007, 15:40

Is a director's cut DVD a good Christmas present?

Donado · 13th December 2007, 16:08

No.That's a shit idea for a present..

Sam Atherton · 13th December 2007, 16:09

If they are a fan of the movie and it has some good extras then definately. Which DVD you thinking of? Blade Runner is supposed to be exceptional.

Hammer Michael · 13th December 2007, 16:09

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Originally Posted by mehro

Is a director's cut DVD a good Christmas present?

What? Of 'Sleep'? Yeah...you get an extra hour of sleep (that's when the alarm clock didn't go off) and snoring! I think there's also a commentary on there, but it gets a bit repetative after a while.

On the whole I think you should give it a miss, Mehro!

mehro · 13th December 2007, 16:11

I know it's the guy's favorite movie so I'm afraid he might already have it.

mehro · 13th December 2007, 16:12

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Originally Posted by Donado

No.That's a shit idea for a present..

What are you getting?

Sam Atherton · 13th December 2007, 16:13

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Originally Posted by mehro

I know it's the guy's favorite movie so I'm afraid he might already have it.

Which DVD is it? Can't you ask his wife/partner/friend/housemate if he has it? If its his favourite film and its a new cut then go for it, i'd like it.

mehro · 13th December 2007, 16:15

It's for secret santa.

Sam Atherton · 13th December 2007, 16:17

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Originally Posted by mehro

It's for secret santa.

Oh ok, that makes life difficult really, if its really new then the chances are he doesn't have it

Donado · 13th December 2007, 16:23

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Originally Posted by mehro

What are you getting?

No idea...I'm going to CP tomorrow.Maybe a 50 buck paperback?

You gave yourself suresh for secret santa?

mehro · 13th December 2007, 16:25

Are you mad? I wouldn't ship anything to Malaysia. I picked the names from a hat after diving them by continent.

Donado · 13th December 2007, 16:30

Ah...let me hazard a guess.leviathan?

Anyhow...no good ideas at all....

mehro · 13th December 2007, 16:31

Let's just say I got a bad pick in terms of distance. And I'm gong with the DVD.

Hammer Michael · 13th December 2007, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Sam Atherton

If they are a fan of the movie and it has some good extras then definately. Which DVD you thinking of? Blade Runner is supposed to be exceptional.

definatley recommend the Blade Runner dvd...four versions of the film, really informative commentaries, superb 3 hour documentary....and a thing that looks like a fridge magnet!

olesmyhero · 14th December 2007, 00:01

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Empire State is something like 12 hours of the building, taken from one spot with no cuts. The only 'action' consists of lights going on and off.

He made one called 'Sleep'...which, funnily enough was about a man sleeping...for about eight hours. He could have filmed last season's Cup Final, pruned six hours off the running time, and achieved the same result!

He made one with Henry Galzehdar(or whatever his last name is) which is pretty much just Henry smoking in a chair.

Warhol's art was good, his movies were awful.

Wibble · 14th December 2007, 00:32

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

definatley recommend the Blade Runner dvd...four versions of the film, really informative commentaries, superb 3 hour documentary....and a thing that looks like a fridge magnet!

There are 5 versions on the one I have bought. And how do you know what the commentary etc is like? I though it wasn't released until Monday.

14th December 2007, 00:50

Anyone seen 'Mr Brooks'? I thought it was brilliant. Like nothing I've ever seen before.

M160RA · 14th December 2007, 06:36

Finally saw The Darjeeling Limited tonight, and was quite impressed. I'd recommend it, especially for Wes Anderson fans. It's got his signature themes and quirky style and characters, and in my opinion it's better than The Royal Tenenbaums. The film makes good use of the vibrancy of India, and even though as whole the film does seem a little incoherent it still has some truly beautiful scenes. 8/10

Sam Atherton · 14th December 2007, 09:58

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Originally Posted by M160RA

Finally saw The Darjeeling Limited tonight, and was quite impressed. I'd recommend it, especially for Wes Anderson fans. It's got his signature themes and quirky style and characters, and in my opinion it's better than The Royal Tenenbaums. The film makes good use of the vibrancy of India, and even though as whole the film does seem a little incoherent it still has some truly beautiful scenes. 8/10

Yeah, I really enjoyed it bar the beginning. That, in my opinion, was SHITE.

Spoonatov · 14th December 2007, 13:43

Hidden Fortress - Brilliant brilliant film. And a must for Star Wars fans. Shame Lucas's characters weren't as well rounded.

mehro · 14th December 2007, 14:30

Das Experiment - Good movie, very well directed. I really hated that one cunting guard by the end of the film. I mean really hated him to the point that if he'd shown up in front of me I would have crippled him.

Spoonatov · 14th December 2007, 14:46

he he he. He had the effect on me. As for the film, I think it was loosely based on the Stamford experiments in the States during the 60's.

mehro · 14th December 2007, 15:10

Will watch 2046 today.

Spoonatov · 14th December 2007, 19:48

Glengarry Glen Ross was fantastic, I'd recommend it to anyone. Hammer was right, Pacino, Lemmon et al were all great. (Although, Pacino virtually played the same character in most of his films after GGR).

Dr. Dwayne · 14th December 2007, 20:07

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Originally Posted by mehro

Das Experiment - Good movie, very well directed. I really hated that one cunting guard by the end of the film. I mean really hated him to the point that if he'd shown up in front of me I would have crippled him.

I think that film is 'ein' expiriment, too. It's supposed to make you feel that way, in the same fashion as Man on Fire is supposed to make you feel ok with vigilantism (nicely timed with a certain war on terror).

Dr. Dwayne · 14th December 2007, 20:08

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

Glengarry Glen Ross was fantastic, I'd recommend it to anyone. Hammer was right, Pacino, Lemmon et all were all great. (Although, Pacino virtually played the same character in most of his films after GGR).

my favourite character in that film is Alan Arkin's...

"Criminals come and they take....they steal the phones!"

Spoonatov · 14th December 2007, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Dr. Dwayne

my favourite character in that film is Alan Arkin's...

"Criminals come and they take....they steal the phones!"

My favourite quotes/lines were - 'Fuck!' and 'fuck you!'

Dr. Dwayne · 14th December 2007, 20:24

it's been ages since I've seen it, I seem to recall a lot of swearing, especially from Alec Baldwin.

Midfield · 15th December 2007, 07:39

Lions for Lambs, supposed to be a good movie with the likes of Robert Redford, Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep, but I found that the movie is quite boring, almost fell asleep.

Salvation · 15th December 2007, 09:29

Anyone seen Youth Without Youth yet?

Spoonatov · 15th December 2007, 10:36

I've downloaded Kaidan(Koboyashi), Sanjuro and Dreams(both by Kurosawa)

Maroon Lucifer · 15th December 2007, 11:06

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Originally Posted by midfieldred

Lions for Lambs, supposed to be a good movie with the likes of Robert Redford, Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep, but I found that the movie is quite boring, almost fell asleep.

I hate her. I have missed a lot of good movies because of her being given a role on it!

13th December 2007, 15:40	#4201 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,183	Is a director's cut DVD a good Christmas present?

13th December 2007, 16:08	#4202 (permalink)
Donado Caf Vigilante Join Date: May 2003 Location: Goes it so. Posts: 11,203	No.That's a shit idea for a present..

13th December 2007, 16:09	#4203 (permalink)
Sam Atherton Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: "They rested their balls on our chins and brushed our teeth with their d*cks"- Michael Cera Posts: 1,281	If they are a fan of the movie and it has some good extras then definately. Which DVD you thinking of? Blade Runner is supposed to be exceptional.

13th December 2007, 16:11	#4205 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,183	I know it's the guy's favorite movie so I'm afraid he might already have it.

13th December 2007, 16:15	#4208 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,183	It's for secret santa.

13th December 2007, 16:25	#4211 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,183	Are you mad? I wouldn't ship anything to Malaysia. I picked the names from a hat after diving them by continent.

13th December 2007, 16:30	#4212 (permalink)
Donado Caf Vigilante Join Date: May 2003 Location: Goes it so. Posts: 11,203	Ah...let me hazard a guess.leviathan? Anyhow...no good ideas at all....

13th December 2007, 16:31	#4213 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,183	Let's just say I got a bad pick in terms of distance. And I'm gong with the DVD.

14th December 2007, 00:50	#4217 (permalink)
redland Posts: n/a	Anyone seen 'Mr Brooks'? I thought it was brilliant. Like nothing I've ever seen before.

14th December 2007, 06:36	#4218 (permalink)
M160RA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,758	Finally saw The Darjeeling Limited tonight, and was quite impressed. I'd recommend it, especially for Wes Anderson fans. It's got his signature themes and quirky style and characters, and in my opinion it's better than The Royal Tenenbaums. The film makes good use of the vibrancy of India, and even though as whole the film does seem a little incoherent it still has some truly beautiful scenes. 8/10

14th December 2007, 13:43	#4220 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,958	Hidden Fortress - Brilliant brilliant film. And a must for Star Wars fans. Shame Lucas's characters weren't as well rounded.

14th December 2007, 14:30	#4221 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,183	Das Experiment - Good movie, very well directed. I really hated that one cunting guard by the end of the film. I mean really hated him to the point that if he'd shown up in front of me I would have crippled him.

14th December 2007, 14:46	#4222 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,958	he he he. He had the effect on me. As for the film, I think it was loosely based on the Stamford experiments in the States during the 60's.

14th December 2007, 15:10	#4223 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,183	Will watch 2046 today.

14th December 2007, 19:48	#4224 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,958	Glengarry Glen Ross was fantastic, I'd recommend it to anyone. Hammer was right, Pacino, Lemmon et al were all great. (Although, Pacino virtually played the same character in most of his films after GGR).

14th December 2007, 20:24	#4228 (permalink)
Dr. Dwayne self confessed womens pantie wearer Join Date: May 2006 Location: form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Posts: 12,548	it's been ages since I've seen it, I seem to recall a lot of swearing, especially from Alec Baldwin.

15th December 2007, 07:39	#4229 (permalink)
Midfield Red Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Upstairs Posts: 2,594	Lions for Lambs, supposed to be a good movie with the likes of Robert Redford, Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep, but I found that the movie is quite boring, almost fell asleep.

15th December 2007, 09:29	#4230 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Anyone seen Youth Without Youth yet?

15th December 2007, 10:36	#4231 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,958	I've downloaded Kaidan(Koboyashi), Sanjuro and Dreams(both by Kurosawa)