The Redcafe Movie review thread

peterstorey · 13th June 2008, 13:28

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

I liked it. I just thought a few things were over my head since I don't know that much about him. For instance, what's Richard Gere's whole plot about?

I think that was just a way of doing late period Dylan, riffing on his appearance in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid and musing on the sheer surrealistic nature of fame.

olesmyhero · 13th June 2008, 13:50

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

I think that was just a way of doing late period Dylan, riffing on his appearance in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid and musing on the sheer surrealistic nature of fame.

Sounds good to me.

peterstorey · 13th June 2008, 14:06

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Sounds good to me.

He, he. I enjoyed some of the other segments more, specially the Cate Blanchett one which is a pastiche of Don't Look Back, the Pennebaker film of Dylan's 1966 tour (which is itself brilliant).

Wibble · 13th June 2008, 15:25

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Originally Posted by lao

You have to see Rushmore, Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Lovely subtle comedy being american. Haven't seen The Darjeeling Limited yet although I've got it.

I hated all of the first three with a passion. Celluloid excrement. The Life Aquatic was liquid excrement.

The Darjeeling Limited was just about watchable. No more.

Wibble · 13th June 2008, 15:26

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Lord of War. Good movie. Who's up for getting into the gun trade business?

Obvious and boring. Not quite as shite as most of his other filsm but that isn't saying much.

Wibble · 13th June 2008, 15:27

Although nothing can be as bad as Gabrielle.

In fact the only way to make that film worse would have been to make Cage the lead actor.

noodlehair · 15th June 2008, 09:41

The Jumper

Far from being a film documenting Spoony's questionable* fashion sense, this film is actually about people who can teleport to anywhere they like. Fantastic, perhaps. Piece together a crummy plot line, cram it full of fights and stuff getting smashed up, make sure not to include the term "Matrix" anywhere in the film title, and you're on to a winner.

But no, there's always a way to bugger it up. First off, the main character, and supposed hero, who you're meant to feel good about saving the day, spends the entire film acting like a complete knob. He robs banks, ignores people drowning in cars, dumps his girlfriend in the middle of the desert, teleports his mate into jail, finds a new mate, and then electricutes him. An all round nice guy, all things considered.

Secondly, Samuel L Jackson's hair. It's ridiculous. Here is the supposed mega nasty, evil supervillain, and yet he just looks like a slightly pissed off, recently shaven, black Santa Claus**. He does have a knife, to be fair. If anyone's looking to make a film about Father Christmas ditching his sleigh to join an East London knife gang, or indeed if LA Galaxy need a stand in for Abel Xavier, Jackson's your man.

Aside from that, there's really not much going on. It passed the time for an hour and a half, as films like this generally do, I suppose, but it never threatened to do anything more.

*gay
**that's racist

cesc's_mullet · 15th June 2008, 09:55

Prince Caspian

Firstly I haven’t read the book (though I will do as soon as I finish up this series I’m reading ATM)

Anyway, being a huge fan of the fantasy genre I’d seen, and enjoyed, the first instalment of the Chronicles of Nania movie. So when I saw the trailers for this movie I became rather excited.

I really enjoyed the movie.

Minor spoiler alert:

First things first - The scenery was fantastic, the special effects were very good, the dark theme throughout was appealing to me, and same too with the uniting of all the creatures.

I went into the movie thinking (and bloody hoping) it would be a more darker, war based, instalment then the first movie. It certainly was.

I also thought this Caspian would be a big hero throughout, leading some sort of losing battle against the enemy. So I was surprised when he was portrayed as more of a scared boy for the most part.

I don’t know if the storyline holds true to the original text, but I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The only drawback being the Phoenix didn’t feature in the battle this time.

Alex · 15th June 2008, 09:55

Jumper - D

The Happening - F

cesc's_mullet · 15th June 2008, 09:56

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Lord of War. Good movie. Who's up for getting into the gun trade business?

Absolutely fantastic movie.

ps - I'm in if you're in.

Spoonatov · 15th June 2008, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Wibble

Obvious and boring. Not quite as shite as most of his other filsm but that isn't saying much.

I agree. Rubbish film.

Spammy · 15th June 2008, 13:41

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Lord of War. Good movie. Who's up for getting into the gun trade business?

Bleah!

I absolutely hated it.

olesmyhero · 15th June 2008, 14:10

It hated you.

Spammy · 15th June 2008, 14:21

Bleah!

Good.

olesmyhero · 15th June 2008, 14:33

It also had sex with your father.

Spammy · 15th June 2008, 16:17

Does that mean it's my mother?

olesmyhero · 15th June 2008, 18:21

Yes. And Danny Boyle is your father.

crappycraperson · 15th June 2008, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

I agree. Rubbish film.

Same here.

Spammy · 15th June 2008, 18:24

You are my father?

olesmyhero · 15th June 2008, 18:28

No. I would've had you aborted.

FreakyJim · 15th June 2008, 18:49

Saw "The Happening" last night.

I've got to say..it's bad. Very average. There are some of Shyamalan's moments in it, some brilliant stuff, the cinematography is as always spot on but the story and the acting is so poor at times, it ruins everything.
Still, it could be fun for an undemanding person, there are cool suicides and such. Even as bad as it is, it's still better than most of today's thriller/horror shite.

But fuck me, this is the first Shyamalan film I didn't like.

lao · 15th June 2008, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Wibble

I hated all of the first three with a passion. Celluloid excrement. The Life Aquatic was liquid excrement.

The Darjeeling Limited was just about watchable. No more.

You're more into the FRIENDS and Legally Blonde type of comedy I reckon?

Spammy · 15th June 2008, 19:24

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

No. I would've had you aborted.

Actually, I am aborted. Or a survivor, if you like.

Wibble · 16th June 2008, 00:24

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Originally Posted by lao

You're more into the FRIENDS and Legally Blonde type of comedy I reckon?

You got me in one.

Wibble · 16th June 2008, 00:40

Black comedy actually needs to be both black and comedic. Simply being rubbish and depressing doesn't cut it.

Neither does making a film that is simply an unfunny caricature of a Jacque Cousteau documentary and thinking yourself hilariously clever.

Oranje · 16th June 2008, 01:03

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Originally Posted by FreakyJim

Saw "The Happening" last night.

I've got to say..it's bad. Very average. There are some of Shyamalan's moments in it, some brilliant stuff, the cinematography is as always spot on but the story and the acting is so poor at times, it ruins everything.
Still, it could be fun for an undemanding person, there are cool suicides and such. Even as bad as it is, it's still better than most of today's thriller/horror shite.

But fuck me, this is the first Shyamalan film I didn't like.

Worst. Movie. Ever.

I think I had high expectations for it, I really don't know why. But so much of the movie was just cringe-worthy. Oh god. What a waste of time. I wish I'd gone to What Happens In Vegas instead.

Decotron · 16th June 2008, 02:05

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Originally Posted by lao

You have to see Rushmore, Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Lovely subtle comedy being american. Haven't seen The Darjeeling Limited yet although I've got it.

Two of my favourite films. Loads of people cant stand them aswell which makes them even funnier for some reason

If I could recommend a couple of films....

Dead Mans Shoes- Revenge movie with the excellent Paddy Considine
Amores Perros - mexican movie, three stories connected by a car accident

The_Red_Hope · 16th June 2008, 05:01

Happening - (not). Cringeworthy. Horrible performances. Even more horrible plot. Plants ? Really ? Damn.

Rescue Dawn - I love all Herzog movies and this was no exception. Bale and Zahn were great. One of my favourite PoW movies ever.

quiet_united · 16th June 2008, 05:33

The Incredible Hulk -> Incredible.

lao · 16th June 2008, 06:13

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Two of my favourite films. Loads of people cant stand them aswell which makes them even funnier for some reason

If I could recommend a couple of films....

Dead Mans Shoes- Revenge movie with the excellent Paddy Considine
Amores Perros - mexican movie, three stories connected by a car accident

I've got Dead Man's Shoes on my computer for a while, haven't seen it yet though cos I can't find english subs and the accents are tough to understand. Amores Perros is amazing, the dead dogs scene always gets me in tears.

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Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	Although nothing can be as bad as Gabrielle. In fact the only way to make that film worse would have been to make Cage the lead actor.

15th June 2008, 09:41	#5127 (permalink)
noodlehair Giggsy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 31,528	The Jumper Far from being a film documenting Spoony's questionable* fashion sense, this film is actually about people who can teleport to anywhere they like. Fantastic, perhaps. Piece together a crummy plot line, cram it full of fights and stuff getting smashed up, make sure not to include the term "Matrix" anywhere in the film title, and you're on to a winner. But no, there's always a way to bugger it up. First off, the main character, and supposed hero, who you're meant to feel good about saving the day, spends the entire film acting like a complete knob. He robs banks, ignores people drowning in cars, dumps his girlfriend in the middle of the desert, teleports his mate into jail, finds a new mate, and then electricutes him. An all round nice guy, all things considered. Secondly, Samuel L Jackson's hair. It's ridiculous. Here is the supposed mega nasty, evil supervillain, and yet he just looks like a slightly pissed off, recently shaven, black Santa Claus*. He does have a knife, to be fair. If anyone's looking to make a film about Father Christmas ditching his sleigh to join an East London knife gang, or indeed if LA Galaxy need a stand in for Abel Xavier, Jackson's your man. Aside from that, there's really not much going on. It passed the time for an hour and a half, as films like this generally do, I suppose, but it never threatened to do anything more. gay **that's racist

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 8,625	Prince Caspian Firstly I haven’t read the book (though I will do as soon as I finish up this series I’m reading ATM) Anyway, being a huge fan of the fantasy genre I’d seen, and enjoyed, the first instalment of the Chronicles of Nania movie. So when I saw the trailers for this movie I became rather excited. I really enjoyed the movie. Minor spoiler alert: First things first - The scenery was fantastic, the special effects were very good, the dark theme throughout was appealing to me, and same too with the uniting of all the creatures. I went into the movie thinking (and bloody hoping) it would be a more darker, war based, instalment then the first movie. It certainly was. I also thought this Caspian would be a big hero throughout, leading some sort of losing battle against the enemy. So I was surprised when he was portrayed as more of a scared boy for the most part. I don’t know if the storyline holds true to the original text, but I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The only drawback being the Phoenix didn’t feature in the battle this time.

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Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 18,978	Jumper - D The Happening - F

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olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 11,363	It also had sex with your father.

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olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 11,363	Yes. And Danny Boyle is your father.

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olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 11,363	No. I would've had you aborted.

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FreakyJim Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SolarX Posts: 1,689	Saw "The Happening" last night. I've got to say..it's bad. Very average. There are some of Shyamalan's moments in it, some brilliant stuff, the cinematography is as always spot on but the story and the acting is so poor at times, it ruins everything. Still, it could be fun for an undemanding person, there are cool suicides and such. Even as bad as it is, it's still better than most of today's thriller/horror shite. But fuck me, this is the first Shyamalan film I didn't like.

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Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,714	Black comedy actually needs to be both black and comedic. Simply being rubbish and depressing doesn't cut it. Neither does making a film that is simply an unfunny caricature of a Jacque Cousteau documentary and thinking yourself hilariously clever.

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The_Red_Hope Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 696	Happening - (not). Cringeworthy. Horrible performances. Even more horrible plot. Plants ? Really ? Damn. Rescue Dawn - I love all Herzog movies and this was no exception. Bale and Zahn were great. One of my favourite PoW movies ever.

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quiet_united Vietnamese Red Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 2,437	The Incredible Hulk -> Incredible.