The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spoonatov · 17th December 2007, 11:19

I really enjoyed The Sting, despite being half asleep. Why can't they make mob films set in the 30's anymore? Must say it looked great. I wish I could go back and check out Chicago in the 30's - the cars, architecture, cast iron bridges, slick dress sense, er. . .the tommy gun and the chance to make millions from selling bootlegged alcohol. As for the film, it had some great touches, aside from the set and backdrop. I loved the way it went into silent film mode at the beginning, to reflect the era it was set it in.

Wibble · 17th December 2007, 12:00

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

You're right Wibble, there are five...I forgot about the workprint version which has never been seen before.

You must have the same version as me...came out about two weeks ago in the metal box?

I ordered mine in BleRay from Amazon in the states and a second copy in the suitacse with all the bits and pieces to put away in the hope it becomes valuable (or until I get pissed and want to open it up). It was allegedly dispatched to me today which means it should reach me down under just before or after Christmas. Don't tell me anything about the Final Cut please.

Spoonatov · 17th December 2007, 12:03

Not sure it'll become valuable, that is unless it's a very limited edition.

Wibble · 17th December 2007, 12:30

It is a limited edition.

To what I can't say. Contains toys and a letter signed by Ridley Scott. Allegedly each one was signed personally but I'll believe that when I see it.

I intend to leave it in the packaging n'all. And wait 20 years.

Wibble · 17th December 2007, 12:31

And I can more than double my money by selling it in Australia because it is far more in the shos here and may not be available in BlueRay yet.

Not that I will.

Wibble · 17th December 2007, 12:33

What are the odds I get pissed when watching it over the holiday and end up opening the suitacase, playing with the toys and getting red wine on the letter?

Pretty high I'd say.

I bought the ordinary 5 disc version to try to avoid this but I'm not good at collecting stuff.

Spoonatov · 17th December 2007, 12:38

Well if it's limited then there's a chance it could become valuable. How many were made?

Wibble · 17th December 2007, 13:02

Nobody seems to know.

Which can't be good.

And the cnuts have just told me that there is a shipping delay.

Wibble · 17th December 2007, 13:13

They say limited numbered cases and a signed personal letter from Sidley Scott. Not personally signed letter mind. Loads of nerds are wanking themselves to sleep obver the prospect of having his actual signature. Given the careful wording I think they may be wanking in vain. Again.

Bilbo · 17th December 2007, 13:40

Pirates of the Carribean 3

I didn't want to watch this...ever. However I lost the home vote to the missus. Didn't like the first one, hated the second one and got about an hour and twenty minutes through this before I had to pull rank and turn it off. Just shite. Not convincing as a pirate movie, not funny, Knightley's not sexy and I don't get the Jack Sparrow character at all.

2/10, because they seemed to make an effort.

Bilbo · 17th December 2007, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

Pirates of the Carribean 3

I didn't want to watch this...ever. However I lost the home vote to the missus. Didn't like the first one, hated the second one and got about an hour and twenty minutes through this before I had to pull rank and turn it off. Just shite. Not convincing as a pirate movie, not funny, Knightley's not sexy and I don't get the Jack Sparrow character at all.

2/10, because they seemed to make an effort.

So to get out of watching this I put on National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. (Found the boxset of these vacation films, don't remember buying them though)

Next to POTR 3 it played like the fucking Godfather trilogy. Chevy Chase is ever likeable, and the scene where he turns on his Christmas lights raised a chuckle. Stupid, but in a good way. Not as good as the one with Wallyworld in it, but Christmassy, if thats a word.

5/10, for Chevy Chase.

Spoonatov · 17th December 2007, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Wibble

They say limited numbered cases and a signed personal letter from Sidley Scott. Not personally signed letter mind. Loads of nerds are wanking themselves to sleep obver the prospect of having his actual signature. Given the careful wording I think they may be wanking in vain. Again.

Christ, that's some disc set.

Just seen Throne of Blood. Ran's my fav Kurosawa but this one isn't far behind. Magnificent film.

Hammer Michael · 17th December 2007, 16:03

So Spoons and Ole - am I banned here yet?

Spoonatov · 17th December 2007, 16:07

if you beat us in a couple of weeks.

Ivor Ballokov · 17th December 2007, 16:12

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

So to get out of watching this I put on National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. (Found the boxset of these vacation films, don't remember buying them though)

Next to POTR 3 it played like the fucking Godfather trilogy. Chevy Chase is ever likeable, and the scene where he turns on his Christmas lights raised a chuckle. Stupid, but in a good way. Not as good as the one with Wallyworld in it, but Christmassy, if thats a word.

5/10, for Chevy Chase.

I love that film.

Watched Eastern Promises last night, thought it was very good although I agree with whoever said it wasn't as good as History of violence. Some very understated performances that made sure the film didn't become sentimental and you get to see Viggo Mortenson's penis which was an added bonus

.

Oh and Vincent Cassell is brilliant in it.

Bilbo · 17th December 2007, 17:26

Watched Closer on tele last night.

Not bad, bit talky, bit predictable. Probably best suited for the stage. First time I've ever thought Natalie Portman looked worth a bone.

6.544 out of ten. 1.544 for Natalie Portman gyrating around a pole in her underwear.

mehro · 17th December 2007, 17:49

Has anyone seen the Sean Penn directed Into The Wild.

Bilbo · 17th December 2007, 17:53

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Originally Posted by mehro

Has anyone seen the Sean Penn directed Into The Wild.

I'd like to. Heard good things about it.

FreakyJim · 17th December 2007, 19:51

Eastern Promises was a crappy, boring, naive anti- sex traffic piece of crap.

Cronenberg should stick to what he does better - sci-fi films.

Hammer Michael · 17th December 2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

if you beat us in a couple of weeks.

So what if we beat you...then do Arsenal two days later??? Does that earn a reprieve?

Hows the list going anyway?

Hammer Michael · 17th December 2007, 21:07

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Originally Posted by mehro

Has anyone seen the Sean Penn directed Into The Wild.

Heard good things...but that's all so far.

There's one of his I want to see from a few years back called The Indian Runner...its loosely based on a Springsteen song called Highway Patrolman.

Bilbo · 18th December 2007, 08:56

Last night I watched Wonder Boys.

Enjoyed it immensely actually. Can't really put my finger on why, but its the sort of film I'd happily watch a few times. Michael Douglas was excellent as the weed-smoking professor struggling to finish his book, Tobey Maguire wasn't terrible and Robert Downey Jr was predictably superb.

I recommend it highly, although people looking for explosions and car chases should look elsewhere.

8/10.

Spoonatov · 18th December 2007, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

So what if we beat you...then do Arsenal two days later??? Does that earn a reprieve?

Hows the list going anyway?

That would clearly help your cause. As for my list, at the moment I'm trying to watch as many films as I can. I'll draw up my list in a fortnight. We could update it next year, though, will be interesting to see any sort of change.

What about your list?

Wibble · 18th December 2007, 12:55

I made the horrible mistake of watching I Now Pronounce You Bob And Larry (or whatever that pile of steaming fetid dingo kidneys is called).

As bad as Talladega Nights if you can believe that.

0/10

Maroon Lucifer · 18th December 2007, 13:04

What are you talkng about. Talladega Nights was a masterpiece. And Chuck & Larry was some kind of remake of an Australian movie, bound to fail.

Spoonatov · 18th December 2007, 13:05

Yeah and Anchorman is a modern day masterpiece.

Maroon Lucifer · 18th December 2007, 13:11

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

Yeah and Anchorman is a modern day masterpiece.

Are you being sarcastic? Anchorman was absolutely hilarious. I've seen it about 4 or 5 times.

Wibble · 18th December 2007, 13:32

The best thing you can say about Anchorman is that the single joke worked for a couple of minutes. Shame the film was 4 months long. In Talladega nights the single joke, assuming there was one, wasn't even vaguely amusing.

Wibble · 18th December 2007, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Maroon Lucifer

And Chuck & Larry was some kind of remake of an Australian movie, bound to fail.

No it wasn't, it was based on a book. There was a very similar Aussie film called, I think, strange bedfellows but they obviously didn't see this because they would never have made Chuck and Larry if they had. Although in the end Chuck and Larry was even worse. Utter shite. I should have known better but I wanted something brainless and enjoyable for Friday night. I overshot the first want and missed the second totally.

Maroon Lucifer · 18th December 2007, 13:39

Well, I thought they were both very funny. I still love you both, and if I knew you, you would both be getting this for Christmas from me

It comes in a bottle so you don't have to!

Wibble · 18th December 2007, 13:48

I think I had a few of those the other night. Tasted like Tequilla.

17th December 2007, 11:19	#4241 (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: 26,990	I really enjoyed The Sting, despite being half asleep. Why can't they make mob films set in the 30's anymore? Must say it looked great. I wish I could go back and check out Chicago in the 30's - the cars, architecture, cast iron bridges, slick dress sense, er. . .the tommy gun and the chance to make millions from selling bootlegged alcohol. As for the film, it had some great touches, aside from the set and backdrop. I loved the way it went into silent film mode at the beginning, to reflect the era it was set it in.

17th December 2007, 12:03	#4243 (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: 26,990	Not sure it'll become valuable, that is unless it's a very limited edition.

17th December 2007, 12:30	#4244 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	It is a limited edition. To what I can't say. Contains toys and a letter signed by Ridley Scott. Allegedly each one was signed personally but I'll believe that when I see it. I intend to leave it in the packaging n'all. And wait 20 years.

17th December 2007, 12:31	#4245 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	And I can more than double my money by selling it in Australia because it is far more in the shos here and may not be available in BlueRay yet. Not that I will.

17th December 2007, 12:33	#4246 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	What are the odds I get pissed when watching it over the holiday and end up opening the suitacase, playing with the toys and getting red wine on the letter? Pretty high I'd say. I bought the ordinary 5 disc version to try to avoid this but I'm not good at collecting stuff.

17th December 2007, 12:38	#4247 (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: 26,990	Well if it's limited then there's a chance it could become valuable. How many were made?

17th December 2007, 13:02	#4248 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	Nobody seems to know. Which can't be good. And the cnuts have just told me that there is a shipping delay.

17th December 2007, 13:13	#4249 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	They say limited numbered cases and a signed personal letter from Sidley Scott. Not personally signed letter mind. Loads of nerds are wanking themselves to sleep obver the prospect of having his actual signature. Given the careful wording I think they may be wanking in vain. Again.

17th December 2007, 13:40	#4250 (permalink)
Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,498	Pirates of the Carribean 3 I didn't want to watch this...ever. However I lost the home vote to the missus. Didn't like the first one, hated the second one and got about an hour and twenty minutes through this before I had to pull rank and turn it off. Just shite. Not convincing as a pirate movie, not funny, Knightley's not sexy and I don't get the Jack Sparrow character at all. 2/10, because they seemed to make an effort.

17th December 2007, 16:03	#4253 (permalink)
Hammer Michael Feel free to ignore me, I'm boring. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 1,488	So Spoons and Ole - am I banned here yet?

17th December 2007, 16:07	#4254 (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: 26,990	if you beat us in a couple of weeks.

17th December 2007, 17:26	#4256 (permalink)
Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,498	Watched Closer on tele last night. Not bad, bit talky, bit predictable. Probably best suited for the stage. First time I've ever thought Natalie Portman looked worth a bone. 6.544 out of ten. 1.544 for Natalie Portman gyrating around a pole in her underwear.

17th December 2007, 17:49	#4257 (permalink)
mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,209	Has anyone seen the Sean Penn directed Into The Wild.

17th December 2007, 19:51	#4259 (permalink)
FreakyJim Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SolarX Posts: 1,689	Eastern Promises was a crappy, boring, naive anti- sex traffic piece of crap. Cronenberg should stick to what he does better - sci-fi films.

18th December 2007, 08:56	#4262 (permalink)
Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,498	Last night I watched Wonder Boys. Enjoyed it immensely actually. Can't really put my finger on why, but its the sort of film I'd happily watch a few times. Michael Douglas was excellent as the weed-smoking professor struggling to finish his book, Tobey Maguire wasn't terrible and Robert Downey Jr was predictably superb. I recommend it highly, although people looking for explosions and car chases should look elsewhere. 8/10.

18th December 2007, 12:55	#4264 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	I made the horrible mistake of watching I Now Pronounce You Bob And Larry (or whatever that pile of steaming fetid dingo kidneys is called). As bad as Talladega Nights if you can believe that. 0/10

18th December 2007, 13:04	#4265 (permalink)
Maroon Lucifer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." Posts: 2,154	What are you talkng about. Talladega Nights was a masterpiece. And Chuck & Larry was some kind of remake of an Australian movie, bound to fail.

18th December 2007, 13:05	#4266 (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: 26,990	Yeah and Anchorman is a modern day masterpiece.

18th December 2007, 13:32	#4268 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	The best thing you can say about Anchorman is that the single joke worked for a couple of minutes. Shame the film was 4 months long. In Talladega nights the single joke, assuming there was one, wasn't even vaguely amusing.

18th December 2007, 13:39	#4270 (permalink)
Maroon Lucifer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." Posts: 2,154	Well, I thought they were both very funny. I still love you both, and if I knew you, you would both be getting this for Christmas from me It comes in a bottle so you don't have to!

18th December 2007, 13:48	#4271 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	I think I had a few of those the other night. Tasted like Tequilla.