The Redcafe Movie review thread

utdalltheway · 14th January 2008, 20:49

saw Atonement on Sat night with the missus. I had no idea what it was all about prior to agreeing to go. That'll learn me.

I hope to get that $20 back soon but the 2 hours are lost forever.

francobaresi · 14th January 2008, 20:52

Y Tu Mama Tambien

Watched again today, not seen it for a couple of years. Great ''coming of age'' movie, some genuinely touching and funny moments in it. Loads of shagging too.

(Some gayness, but don't let that put you off)

Highly Recommended

8.5/10

utdalltheway · 14th January 2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by francobaresi

Y Tu Mama Tambien

Watched again today, not seen it for a couple of years. Great ''coming of age'' movie, some genuinely touching and funny moments in it. Loads of shagging too.

(Some gayness, but don't let that put you off)

Highly Recommended

8.5/10

agreed, very good flick. also has a sidebar regarding the different social orders in Mexico.

Alex · 14th January 2008, 22:13

Just watched The Prestige again man did I ever enjoy that movie

reelworld · 15th January 2008, 05:20

The Fountain: What the fuck was that all about.
Hot Fuzz: Easily the best comedy of the year.
Shattered Glass: Hayden Christensen is surprisingly decent.

The_Red_Hope · 15th January 2008, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Alex

Just watched The Prestige again man did I ever enjoy that movie

Simply lovely. Nolan and Bale make great movies together. I'm wondering how different Memento would have been if Bale had starred in it instead of Guy Pearce.

francobaresi · 15th January 2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by The_Red_Hope

Simply lovely. Nolan and Bale make great movies together. I'm wondering how different Memento would have been if Bale had starred in it instead of Guy Pearce.

And what was wrong with Guy Pearce??

olesmyhero · 16th January 2008, 00:17

Shoot 'Em Up. What shower of shite that was.

crappycraperson · 16th January 2008, 01:05

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Shoot 'Em Up. What shower of shite that was.

One of the worst movies I have seen in recent times in cinema.
It didn't help that except me everyone else in the hall, thought it was a great movie.

olesmyhero · 16th January 2008, 03:36

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

One of the worst movies I have seen in recent times in cinema.
It didn't help that except me everyone else in the hall, thought it was a great movie.

Don't get me wrong. I love a straight up action flick as much as the next guy, but the action in this was too over the top and poorly done.

Sam Atherton · 16th January 2008, 18:46

Anyone seen The Majestic?, its another one of the DVD's I own and never get round to watching. I love the directors first films (Shawshank and The Green Mile) but heard some criticism and also some positives for this one.

olesmyhero · 17th January 2008, 03:02

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Originally Posted by Sam Atherton

Anyone seen The Majestic?, its another one of the DVD's I own and never get round to watching. I love the directors first films (Shawshank and The Green Mile) but heard some criticism and also some positives for this one.

If you like Jim Carrey in more serious roles. It's not a terrible movie.

The_Red_Hope · 17th January 2008, 05:26

Finally saw Serenity. By far one of the best sci-fi films to come out of late. It definitely lives up to all the hype that revolved around it. Great plot, great dialogue, great SFX especially considering the low budget they had and also extremely funny in bits... anything but cliched. Just goes to show that a great sci-fi movie does not require an enormous budget and an all-star cast.

The_Red_Hope · 17th January 2008, 05:29

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Originally Posted by francobaresi

And what was wrong with Guy Pearce??

Absolutely nothing. He was great in it. Was simply wondering if Bale would have been able to offer anything different / to do as good a job as Guy Pearce.

Sam Atherton · 17th January 2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

If you like Jim Carrey in more serious roles. It's not a terrible movie.

Ok so it isn't terrible! Is it any good? I like Jim Carrey when he is in good serious films, i.e. i think he can handle the acting in the mostpart.

Van Piorsing · 17th January 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by The_Red_Hope

Finally saw Serenity. By far one of the best sci-fi films to come out of late. It definitely lives up to all the hype that revolved around it. Great plot, great dialogue, great SFX especially considering the low budget they had and also extremely funny in bits... anything but cliched. Just goes to show that a great sci-fi movie does not require an enormous budget and an all-star cast.

If you loved Serenity, you should check out Firefly series.

The_Red_Hope · 18th January 2008, 04:21

Yeah, i've heard great things about 'Firefly'. But didn't they (Fox) cancel the series midway ?

The_Red_Hope · 18th January 2008, 04:24

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Shoot 'Em Up. What shower of shite that was.

Saw it yesterday. Terrible. In fact, its so bad that its almost good.

Monica Belluci -

olesmyhero · 18th January 2008, 15:58

Tube. Nothing special about this Korean action film.

RedNome · 18th January 2008, 16:53

No Country For Old Men - Great film from the Coens here and inspired choice for lead nut job. Film of the year so far 9/10

3:10 To Juma - Enjoyed this one a lot, a great performances from Russel Crowe and Christian Bale, and also a shout out to the fella that plays Crowes right hand man, can't remember his name. Great film 8.5/10

Letters From Iwo Jima - Great film shot from the japanese perspective of this battle, raises some great questions about the Japanese honour tradition, Well shot and well acted 9/10

All in all a good couple of days film watching.

Bilbo · 18th January 2008, 17:33

Blood Diamond
I liked it. Looked like they made an effort with it. Bit cliched, but what isn't these days? Di Caprio didn't stink, but his accent came and went.
7/10

Pans Labyrinth
Just....wow. Been waiting to see it for ages. Couldn't do it justice in a short review. The best express recommendation I can give is that my missus (who I thought would hate it) stayed up way past her bedtime to watch a subtitled movie all the way through.
9.756/10

francobaresi · 18th January 2008, 18:38

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Originally Posted by RedNome

No Country For Old Men - Great film from the Coens here and inspired choice for lead nut job. Film of the year so far 9/10

3:10 To Juma - Enjoyed this one a lot, a great performances from Russel Crowe and Christian Bale, and also a shout out to the fella that plays Crowes right hand man, can't remember his name. Great film 8.5/10

Letters From Iwo Jima - Great film shot from the japanese perspective of this battle, raises some great questions about the Japanese honour tradition, Well shot and well acted 9/10

All in all a good couple of days film watching.

I'm off to see No Country for Old Men tomorrow night. Looks fucking quality.

RedNome · 18th January 2008, 18:41

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Originally Posted by francobaresi

I'm off to see No Country for Old Men tomorrow night. Looks fucking quality.

It's brilliant franco, really enjoyed it.

SmashedHombre · 19th January 2008, 19:33

Someone recommend me some good action films, with guns and people shooting at each other and stuff.

francobaresi · 19th January 2008, 19:58

The Rock

cheesy as hell but very entertaining

Hammer Michael · 19th January 2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Someone recommend me some good action films, with guns and people shooting at each other and stuff.

Desperado?

And you get to see Salma Hayek's norks.

SmashedHombre · 19th January 2008, 20:01

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Originally Posted by francobaresi

The Rock

cheesy as hell but very entertaining

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Desperado?

And you get to see Salma Hayek's norks.

Great films but I have seen them both. I want to download some new action films, that are easy to watch.

Also any other films in which you get to see Selma Hayeks norks are welcome

esmufc07 · 19th January 2008, 20:02

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

Someone recommend me some good action films, with guns and people shooting at each other and stuff.

Babe 2: Pig in the City.

Hammer Michael · 19th January 2008, 20:06

Pretty sure she whips 'em out in 'Frida', but its about a famous Mexican painter, so not much chance of guns and other stuff.

SmashedHombre · 19th January 2008, 20:17

I'm not watching a film about painting in the hope of seeing 5seconds of Selma Hayeks norks.

You're all

14th January 2008, 20:49	#4521 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Virginia, USA (orig. Cobh) Posts: 6,799	saw Atonement on Sat night with the missus. I had no idea what it was all about prior to agreeing to go. That'll learn me. I hope to get that $20 back soon but the 2 hours are lost forever.

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francobaresi Sleep inducing poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,758	Y Tu Mama Tambien Watched again today, not seen it for a couple of years. Great ''coming of age'' movie, some genuinely touching and funny moments in it. Loads of shagging too. (Some gayness, but don't let that put you off) Highly Recommended 8.5/10

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Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,249	Just watched The Prestige again man did I ever enjoy that movie

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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: 5,193	The Fountain: What the fuck was that all about. Hot Fuzz: Easily the best comedy of the year. Shattered Glass: Hayden Christensen is surprisingly decent.

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olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Shoot 'Em Up. What shower of shite that was.

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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: 1,282	Anyone seen The Majestic?, its another one of the DVD's I own and never get round to watching. I love the directors first films (Shawshank and The Green Mile) but heard some criticism and also some positives for this one.

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The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 718	Finally saw Serenity. By far one of the best sci-fi films to come out of late. It definitely lives up to all the hype that revolved around it. Great plot, great dialogue, great SFX especially considering the low budget they had and also extremely funny in bits... anything but cliched. Just goes to show that a great sci-fi movie does not require an enormous budget and an all-star cast.

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The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 718	Yeah, i've heard great things about 'Firefly'. But didn't they (Fox) cancel the series midway ?

18th January 2008, 15:58	#4539 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Tube. Nothing special about this Korean action film.

18th January 2008, 16:53	#4540 (permalink)
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: 12,853	No Country For Old Men - Great film from the Coens here and inspired choice for lead nut job. Film of the year so far 9/10 3:10 To Juma - Enjoyed this one a lot, a great performances from Russel Crowe and Christian Bale, and also a shout out to the fella that plays Crowes right hand man, can't remember his name. Great film 8.5/10 Letters From Iwo Jima - Great film shot from the japanese perspective of this battle, raises some great questions about the Japanese honour tradition, Well shot and well acted 9/10 All in all a good couple of days film watching.

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Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,784	Blood Diamond I liked it. Looked like they made an effort with it. Bit cliched, but what isn't these days? Di Caprio didn't stink, but his accent came and went. 7/10 Pans Labyrinth Just....wow. Been waiting to see it for ages. Couldn't do it justice in a short review. The best express recommendation I can give is that my missus (who I thought would hate it) stayed up way past her bedtime to watch a subtitled movie all the way through. 9.756/10

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SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,381	Someone recommend me some good action films, with guns and people shooting at each other and stuff.

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francobaresi Sleep inducing poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,758	The Rock cheesy as hell but very entertaining

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Hammer Michael Feel free to ignore me, I'm boring. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 1,533	Pretty sure she whips 'em out in 'Frida', but its about a famous Mexican painter, so not much chance of guns and other stuff.

19th January 2008, 20:17	#4550 (permalink)
SmashedHombre I'm cute Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Slightly more handsome, intelligent and talented than Rams. Far more likely to shag sheep than most rams too. Posts: 19,381	I'm not watching a film about painting in the hope of seeing 5seconds of Selma Hayeks norks. You're all