The Redcafe Movie review thread

Plechazunga · 27th March 2008, 22:17

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Agreed about There Will be Blood, Plech. Was up for best picture. I personally didn't see what was so great about it. After about hour 2.5 I just wanted the thing to fucking end.

Yep. Are you a DP, Ole? If so, you have to see Rocco and his brothers. Guiseppe Rotunno photographed it. Fucking brilliant.

olesmyhero · 27th March 2008, 22:18

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Yep. Are you a DP, Ole? If so, you have to see Rocco and his brothers. Guiseppe Rotunno photographed it. Fucking brilliant.

Not a DP. Just a grip/electric. I'll look into that movie.

Wibble · 28th March 2008, 13:59

Atonement Probably a bit too much of a chick flick for many but I really enjoyed it. The cinematography was utterly brilliant and should have won the Oscar. Film 8.5/10 Cinematography 10/10

Control The best film that I have seen in some time. The story of Ian Curtis's life and death, rise and fall or whatever. Anyone who is a Joy Division fan will love this but it is so much more. A brilliant depiction of a young man falling apart at the seams. Hard to watch at times but very much worth the effort. The casting, acting and B&W cinematography are truly excellent. 9.5/10

RedNome · 28th March 2008, 14:02

Loved Control too, a great film and a must watch for any Joy Division fan.

olesmyhero · 28th March 2008, 15:26

Glengary Glenross- In a movie where not much happens, it's vital to have great performances. Luckily, this movie had them. Some of the dialogue is superb(one particular scene with Ed Harris and Alan Arkin). Overall a good watch.

mehro · 28th March 2008, 15:52

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Glengary Glenross- In a movie where not much happens, it's vital to have great performances. Luckily, this movie had them. Some of the dialogue is superb(one particular scene with Ed Harris and Alan Arkin). Overall a good watch.

Yeah, I saw this a month back too. Good movie, great performances.

Also saw Serpico last week, brilliant.

Been watching a lot of movies recently but I keep forgetting to review them.

Dr. Dwayne · 28th March 2008, 16:00

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Originally Posted by mehro

Yeah, I saw this a month back too. Good movie, great performances.

Also saw Serpico last week, brilliant.

Been watching a lot of movies recently but I keep forgetting to review them.

you need to watch a film called Exterminating Angels, mehro.

olesmyhero · 28th March 2008, 16:04

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Originally Posted by mehro

Yeah, I saw this a month back too. Good movie, great performances.

Also saw Serpico last week, brilliant.

Been watching a lot of movies recently but I keep forgetting to review them.

Well, get on it then.

Spoonatov · 28th March 2008, 21:32

The Mist was a decent watch unlike most other adaptations of Stephen King's novels. That silly cow really did annoy the fuck out of me.

Giggsy PO · 28th March 2008, 23:10

Rendition 6.5/10

Plot outline: A CIA analyst questions his assignment after witnessing an unorthodox interrogation at a secret detention facility outside the US.
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Great individual performance by Yigal Naor, otherwise a pretty ordinary story and cliche ending with no reasonable explanation.

Utd heap · 28th March 2008, 23:53

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Originally Posted by RedNome

Loved Control too, a great film and a must watch for any Joy Division fan.

The actor who got the part, apparently got the role due to his authentic Ian Curtis dance.
I thought it was brilliant, even though Joy Division were before i was born. It was a real education.

RedNome · 29th March 2008, 02:16

Gone Baby Gone

Fantastic film, best I've seen for a while. Older brother Affleck should leave the acting to his younger brother while he stays behind the camera.

Top notch.
9/10

Wes · 29th March 2008, 02:19

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Originally Posted by mehro

Yeah, I saw this a month back too. Good movie, great performances.

Also saw Serpico last week, brilliant.

Been watching a lot of movies recently but I keep forgetting to review them.

just finished watching it. Great movie, from start to finish

Giggsy PO · 29th March 2008, 23:11

Death Sentence 5/10

Plot outline: Eye for an eye.
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Why the hell such a class actor like Kevin Bacon took a role in this movie marked by predictable and shite screenplay: At least John Goodman pops up in the middle of it. I expected more.

M160RA · 29th March 2008, 23:45

Superbad

Superlame.

3/10

mehro · 30th March 2008, 05:36

Shadow of a doubt - Not your typical Hitchcock movie but pretty good nonetheless.

McLovin · 30th March 2008, 05:43

21: 9/10

Just watched it tonight,

Really cool movie, talks about counting cards, Blackjack and all that.

Would recommend it highly to you cnuts.

olesmyhero · 30th March 2008, 21:52

Full Count. The second movie I worked on(oh yeah, my name is in the credits). When I worked on it I thought it would be a decent movie. It wasn't terrible but just seemed to lack something. Also, I didn't care for the narration.

olesmyhero · 31st March 2008, 01:08

He Was A Quiet Man. Overall, it's a decent film I guess. Some of the visuals seem out of place, and the CGI looks a bit shoddy. Christian Slater puts in a decent performance as a low level office worker going insane. And on a side note, I want to do naughty things to Elisha Cuthbert.

Mihajlovic · 1st April 2008, 10:30

Watched Ondskan yesterday. Brilliant movie!

I wanna get "13 Tzameti", has anyone seen it yet??

M160RA · 1st April 2008, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

Watched Ondskan yesterday. Brilliant movie!

I wanna get "13 Tzameti", has anyone seen it yet??

It's a decent film. I'd give it a 7/10.

Dr. Dwayne · 1st April 2008, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

Love Jeunet's films. Delicatessen and Amelie were brilliant, A Very Long Engagement was a very good and all.

I saw that film last night, really enjoyed it. thought the combat scenes were fantastic. plus you get to see Audrey Tautou's butt.

Spoonatov · 1st April 2008, 13:27

She'd get it, Dwayne. Any new films I should see? I#m downloading, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and Gone Baby Gone.

Mihajlovic · 1st April 2008, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Dr. Dwayne

I saw that film last night, really enjoyed it. thought the combat scenes were fantastic. plus you get to see Audrey Tautou's butt.

Good movie but all those names totally confused me and sometimes they talk so fast I couldnt keep up reading the subtitles. But Audrey is just fantastic. I'd marry her immediately.

Mihajlovic · 1st April 2008, 13:35

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Originally Posted by M160RA

It's a decent film. I'd give it a 7/10.

I heard it's quite disturbing. Something like Man Bites Dog. That film gave me a fucking headache and they crazy thing is I watched it two more times. I just had to!

mehro · 1st April 2008, 16:07

We Own the Night - Okayish

Dr. Dwayne · 1st April 2008, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

She'd get it, Dwayne. Any new films I should see? I#m downloading, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and Gone Baby Gone.

have you seen half nelson? it was ok, interesting story even if I can't stand Ryan Gosling. I guess the best thing about it is that I still don't know what to think of the film or the ending. it's almost as if the entire film really didn't resolve anything in the story.

also, 'he loves me he loves me not' for more of our girl Audrey. very interesting piece of work that one.

crappycraperson · 1st April 2008, 16:31

Gone Baby Gone is good. Infact I liked it a lot. Well worth a watch.

The Kingdom. Shit. Nothing really happens other than showing the repressed culture in Saudi Arabia. But oh, there are couple of token good Arabs.

Run Fatboy Run- Okish. I liked the initial storyline, could have been very good light movie but lost the mojo in the end.

olesmyhero · 1st April 2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

Watched Ondskan yesterday. Brilliant movie!

I wanna get "13 Tzameti", has anyone seen it yet??

I've seen it. Funny enough I saw it a few weeks after shooting my short film, which is roughly the same plot. Made me chuckle. Anyway, it's a decent movie. Not as disturbing as Man Bites Dog.

Sam Atherton · 1st April 2008, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

She'd get it, Dwayne. Any new films I should see? I#m downloading, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and Gone Baby Gone.

Saw before the devil knows year dead at the cinema, its a slow burner but very good, as all of Hoffman's films seem to be at the moment.

28th March 2008, 13:59	#4803 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	Atonement Probably a bit too much of a chick flick for many but I really enjoyed it. The cinematography was utterly brilliant and should have won the Oscar. Film 8.5/10 Cinematography 10/10 Control The best film that I have seen in some time. The story of Ian Curtis's life and death, rise and fall or whatever. Anyone who is a Joy Division fan will love this but it is so much more. A brilliant depiction of a young man falling apart at the seams. Hard to watch at times but very much worth the effort. The casting, acting and B&W cinematography are truly excellent. 9.5/10

28th March 2008, 14:02	#4804 (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	Loved Control too, a great film and a must watch for any Joy Division fan.

28th March 2008, 15:26	#4805 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Glengary Glenross- In a movie where not much happens, it's vital to have great performances. Luckily, this movie had them. Some of the dialogue is superb(one particular scene with Ed Harris and Alan Arkin). Overall a good watch.

28th March 2008, 21:32	#4809 (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: 27,965	The Mist was a decent watch unlike most other adaptations of Stephen King's novels. That silly cow really did annoy the fuck out of me.

28th March 2008, 23:10	#4810 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	Rendition 6.5/10 Plot outline: A CIA analyst questions his assignment after witnessing an unorthodox interrogation at a secret detention facility outside the US. ----------- Great individual performance by Yigal Naor, otherwise a pretty ordinary story and cliche ending with no reasonable explanation.

29th March 2008, 02:16	#4812 (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	Gone Baby Gone Fantastic film, best I've seen for a while. Older brother Affleck should leave the acting to his younger brother while he stays behind the camera. Top notch. 9/10

29th March 2008, 23:11	#4814 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	Death Sentence 5/10 Plot outline: Eye for an eye. -------------------- Why the hell such a class actor like Kevin Bacon took a role in this movie marked by predictable and shite screenplay: At least John Goodman pops up in the middle of it. I expected more.

29th March 2008, 23:45	#4815 (permalink)
M160RA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,853	Superbad Superlame. 3/10

30th March 2008, 05:36	#4816 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Shadow of a doubt - Not your typical Hitchcock movie but pretty good nonetheless.

30th March 2008, 05:43	#4817 (permalink)
McLovin Bites pillows thinking of John Terry Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: McGill University Posts: 3,134	21: 9/10 Just watched it tonight, Really cool movie, talks about counting cards, Blackjack and all that. Would recommend it highly to you cnuts.

30th March 2008, 21:52	#4818 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Full Count. The second movie I worked on(oh yeah, my name is in the credits). When I worked on it I thought it would be a decent movie. It wasn't terrible but just seemed to lack something. Also, I didn't care for the narration.

31st March 2008, 01:08	#4819 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	He Was A Quiet Man. Overall, it's a decent film I guess. Some of the visuals seem out of place, and the CGI looks a bit shoddy. Christian Slater puts in a decent performance as a low level office worker going insane. And on a side note, I want to do naughty things to Elisha Cuthbert.

1st April 2008, 10:30	#4820 (permalink)
Mihajlovic Its Baltic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Смрт Xакерима Posts: 6,682	Watched Ondskan yesterday. Brilliant movie! I wanna get "13 Tzameti", has anyone seen it yet??

1st April 2008, 13:27	#4823 (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: 27,965	She'd get it, Dwayne. Any new films I should see? I#m downloading, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and Gone Baby Gone.

1st April 2008, 16:07	#4826 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	We Own the Night - Okayish

1st April 2008, 16:31	#4828 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,494	Gone Baby Gone is good. Infact I liked it a lot. Well worth a watch. The Kingdom. Shit. Nothing really happens other than showing the repressed culture in Saudi Arabia. But oh, there are couple of token good Arabs. Run Fatboy Run- Okish. I liked the initial storyline, could have been very good light movie but lost the mojo in the end.

1st April 2008, 17:08	#4831 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007