The Redcafe Movie review thread

Wibble · 5th January 2008, 14:21

Death Sentence You have seen it all before. A modern Death Wish with nothing new or interesting to add. 5/10

Sam Atherton · 5th January 2008, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Donado

The Machinist

Saw this last night after hearing quite a bit about it.Bale is phenomenal as usual, he looks fucking weird like that...Story was pretty weak though, and not handled very well IMO.The ending left me a bit flat, possibly could've been better.

I liked the Machinist, I think the somewhat down ending was in sync with the rest of the film. It is one of those where only when you go back and think about it, does it all fall into place. Challenging viewing, makes you use your head and read between the lines. I thought it was pretty damn good and as you say, Bale was excellent, as per.

7/10

Sam Atherton · 6th January 2008, 00:28

Just watched Stranger than Fiction. Absolutely brilliant, I loved it. 8/10. Sorry for the lack of insight, i'm tired.

RedNome · 6th January 2008, 00:33

Ichi The Killer - Just watched this tonight (finally) insane film and I loved it 9/10, won't bother with any analysis as I know anyone that reads this thread probably already knows what it's about, if you don't just watch it.

olesmyhero · 6th January 2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Wibble

Death Sentence You have seen it all before. A modern Death Wish with nothing new or interesting to add. 5/10

Nobody can do revenge like Charles Bronson.

Spoonatov · 6th January 2008, 22:18

Watched The Shutter the other day. Basically another Ringu clone. Didn't too much for me I'm afraid, 'twas all very predictable, that said, the ending was kinda of freaky. Shame that, I was expecting more.

M160RA · 7th January 2008, 00:41

Le Cercle Rouge - French New Wave heist film by Jean-Pierre Melville. It's not fast-paced as the film proceeds at a meditative pace, but it has a couple of good action shots and the long heist scene is rather well done. Enjoyable film. 8/10

olesmyhero · 7th January 2008, 02:37

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Originally Posted by M160RA

Le Cercle Rouge - French New Wave heist film by Jean-Pierre Melville. It's not fast-paced as the film proceeds at a meditative pace, but it has a couple of good action shots and the long heist scene is rather well done. Enjoyable film. 8/10

Loved that movie.

spinoza · 7th January 2008, 09:48

Lust, Caution 7/10

Well shot, great sets, great acting (what else can you expect from Tony Leung?), good directing, but ultimately the story was anti-climactic.

reelworld · 10th January 2008, 06:00

In America.
Touching, personal story by Jim Sheridan.
I enjoyed every minute of it.

Miss Dangerous! · 10th January 2008, 18:40

Have you ever seen (Burne - part 3) starring Matt Domn. it was just great!!

olesmyhero · 10th January 2008, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Miss Dangerous!

Have you ever seen (Burne - part 3) starring Matt Domn. it was just great!!

The Bourne Ultimatum. Good movie. Division about it on here though. I liked it, spoony and wibble did not.

Just watched CSA: Confederate States of America. Humorous mockumentary about if the south had won the Civil War. Did tend to drag on a bit though. The fake commercials were for the most part pretty funny.

Miss Dangerous! · 10th January 2008, 18:55

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

The Bourne Ultimatum. Good movie. Division about it on here though. I liked it

I love the intelligence of it!!

Maroon Lucifer · 11th January 2008, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Wibble

Death Sentence You have seen it all before. A modern Death Wish with nothing new or interesting to add. 5/10

Agreed.

*****(maybe) SPOILER ALERT ******

I love revenge movies, and Kevin Bacon delivered in the more demanding scenes, such as in the hospital when they hurried the kid away, and when he came home after the first "incident".

6/10

Van Piorsing · 12th January 2008, 22:29

I'm watching Ergo Proxy, now.

Very intresting cyberpunk manga. I thought it was overrated but after 3 episodes, I've started to dig this stuff.

francobaresi · 12th January 2008, 23:18

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Originally Posted by RedNome

Ichi The Killer - Just watched this tonight (finally) insane film and I loved it 9/10, won't bother with any analysis as I know anyone that reads this thread probably already knows what it's about, if you don't just watch it.

I'm waiting to receive this off t'internet, lookin forward to it

Steev · 12th January 2008, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

I'm going to download it.

http://www.mininova.org/tor/595345

Have you watched Salo yet, Spoony? I saw it 3 days ago and I still feel a little queasy. And cheers for the link.

crappycraperson · 13th January 2008, 00:31

I am Legend

Rubbish 2/10

Salvation · 13th January 2008, 12:14

Amadeus - Someone help me decide what I think of this movie, please

Shotgun raisin · 13th January 2008, 12:28

You find it arousing and nutritious.

crappycraperson · 13th January 2008, 12:28

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Originally Posted by Salvation

Amadeus - Someone help me decide what I think of this movie, please

What do you mean?

Salvation · 13th January 2008, 12:32

The movie began, had many operas - some which I liked, then it ended.

That's my recollection of it.

crappycraperson · 13th January 2008, 12:37

You're an idiot.

crappycraperson · 13th January 2008, 12:38

I am off now to explore the city with two Hungarian girls ...

Shotgun raisin · 13th January 2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by RedNome

Ichi The Killer - Just watched this tonight (finally) insane film and I loved it 9/10, won't bother with any analysis as I know anyone that reads this thread probably already knows what it's about, if you don't just watch it.

Am I the only one who didn't like this movie? I've seen plenty of violent martial arts movies but the blood and gore in this just left me cold. When it tried to be realistic it fell short and when it tried to be cartoony it looked forced.

Maybe my tastes are just too sophisticated when it comes to seeing people kick and stab each other in the face, but the point that Miike was trying to make about the viewer's vicarious and voyeuristic consumption of screen violence fell short as a result. At least for me.

Donado · 13th January 2008, 14:44

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

I am off now to explore the city with two Hungarian girls ...

What's your height?You looked damn short in the odd pic or two you put up.

Although I'm not one to talk...

olesmyhero · 13th January 2008, 18:35

House of 1,000 Corpses. It started off promising then went to utter shit. Shame because the sequel, The Devils Rejects, I liked.

Spammy · 13th January 2008, 18:39

I thought TDR was pretty gimmicky.

olesmyhero · 13th January 2008, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Spammy

I thought TDR was pretty gimmicky.

Gimmicky indeed but I thought it was a good homage to old school horror.

mehro · 13th January 2008, 19:13

I am Legend - Shit
Zodiac - Alright
Resident Evil: Extinction: The first Resident evil movie I saw and it was worse than very very bad.

Shotgun raisin · 13th January 2008, 22:48

As I think I've mentioned before, I had the displeasure of watching 30 Days of Darkness, I Am Legend and Resident Evil: Extinction all on the same miserable day.They were all shitty and derivative takes on the same tired, old zombie genre. I tried to erase that day from my memory by headbutting the wall several times. Unfortunately real life doesn't tally with my childhood memory of Tom & Jerry cartoons and rather than forgetting about the movies, I now slur when I talk.

5th January 2008, 14:21	#4481 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,636	Death Sentence You have seen it all before. A modern Death Wish with nothing new or interesting to add. 5/10

6th January 2008, 00:28	#4483 (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	Just watched Stranger than Fiction. Absolutely brilliant, I loved it. 8/10. Sorry for the lack of insight, i'm tired.

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RedNome Cnut Rating: 9(conservative) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Well, here we are in a room with two manky hookers and a racist dwarf. Posts: 11,513	Ichi The Killer - Just watched this tonight (finally) insane film and I loved it 9/10, won't bother with any analysis as I know anyone that reads this thread probably already knows what it's about, if you don't just watch it.

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,903	Watched The Shutter the other day. Basically another Ringu clone. Didn't too much for me I'm afraid, 'twas all very predictable, that said, the ending was kinda of freaky. Shame that, I was expecting more.

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M160RA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,758	Le Cercle Rouge - French New Wave heist film by Jean-Pierre Melville. It's not fast-paced as the film proceeds at a meditative pace, but it has a couple of good action shots and the long heist scene is rather well done. Enjoyable film. 8/10

7th January 2008, 09:48	#4489 (permalink)
spinoza Paz's ion Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Everything is "blarg". Posts: 22,077	Lust, Caution 7/10 Well shot, great sets, great acting (what else can you expect from Tony Leung?), good directing, but ultimately the story was anti-climactic.

10th January 2008, 06:00	#4490 (permalink)
reelworld Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: "I was never a great player" - Roy Keane, after being reminded that great players rarely make great managers. Posts: 5,135	In America. Touching, personal story by Jim Sheridan. I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Miss Dangerous! She's For Real Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Danger Zone Posts: 521	Have you ever seen (Burne - part 3) starring Matt Domn. it was just great!!

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Van Piorsing Lost his light sabre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Polska Posts: 10,031	I'm watching Ergo Proxy, now. Very intresting cyberpunk manga. I thought it was overrated but after 3 episodes, I've started to dig this stuff.

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,206	I am Legend Rubbish 2/10

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Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Amadeus - Someone help me decide what I think of this movie, please

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Shotgun raisin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the path of the Mean Posts: 2,664	You find it arousing and nutritious.

13th January 2008, 12:32	#4502 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	The movie began, had many operas - some which I liked, then it ended. That's my recollection of it.

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,206	You're an idiot.

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,206	I am off now to explore the city with two Hungarian girls ...

13th January 2008, 18:35	#4507 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 11,325	House of 1,000 Corpses. It started off promising then went to utter shit. Shame because the sequel, The Devils Rejects, I liked.

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Spammy IQ of 18.5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'm going to make this pencil...disappear... Posts: 11,919	I thought TDR was pretty gimmicky.

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mehro Has an arse for a face Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,173	I am Legend - Shit Zodiac - Alright Resident Evil: Extinction: The first Resident evil movie I saw and it was worse than very very bad.

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Shotgun raisin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the path of the Mean Posts: 2,664	As I think I've mentioned before, I had the displeasure of watching 30 Days of Darkness, I Am Legend and Resident Evil: Extinction all on the same miserable day.They were all shitty and derivative takes on the same tired, old zombie genre. I tried to erase that day from my memory by headbutting the wall several times. Unfortunately real life doesn't tally with my childhood memory of Tom & Jerry cartoons and rather than forgetting about the movies, I now slur when I talk.