The Redcafe Movie review thread

Alex · 4th August 2008, 07:31

Val Kilmer is a decent actor but it must be said his career has suffered as a result of the permanent rift between he and Cruise, who wields a ton of power in Hollywood. That said who doesnt love the Sherpa

Ander8on · 4th August 2008, 07:46

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Originally Posted by Wibble

I'm not sure I believe that. He isn't even very good at being Val Kilmer.

I hear what your saying Wibble, he's been in a few great films although never really shone. He's also been in some god awful films.

This film is different, the character he plays is brilliant. its a simple role for him, which is why I think it works.

Steven Dorf (spelling?) is also in this film and plays a good part.

Giggsy PO · 4th August 2008, 08:06

Saw All the King's Men yesterday. Just a perfect speeches from Sean Penn doesn't make a good movie. It was decent.

Bilbo · 4th August 2008, 13:06

The Simpsons Movie

Not all that good really. Shame

cesc's_mullet · 4th August 2008, 14:30

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Originally Posted by Wibble

I'm not sure I believe that. He isn't even very good at being Val Kilmer.

A poor mans Brad Pitt I always thought.

olesmyhero · 4th August 2008, 18:34

Hard Boiled. If you like action movies and have never seen this, go straight to a video store and pick it up. Fucking excellent action movie.

utdalltheway · 4th August 2008, 19:20

saw 21 yesterday on the flight home.

was engaging but reminded me of something else that I couldn't put my finger on.
the lead guy was pretty good and the professor dude were good but the rest were forgettable. suppose part of the allure is the fact that every kid would love to be as brilliant as the main character.

may have enjoyed it more had I been at home and not having to take the earphones off every now and then to tell the kids to quiet down.
that and the crew telling me about the turbulence.

Shotgun raisin · 5th August 2008, 04:40

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Hard Boiled. If you like action movies and have never seen this, go straight to a video store and pick it up. Fucking excellent action movie.

Yes!

The Killer and the Better Tomorrow trilogy is also worth a watch if you like this sort of thing.

All of them have Chow Yun Fat in them, come to think of it.

olesmyhero · 5th August 2008, 13:45

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Originally Posted by Shotgun raisin

Yes!

The Killer and the Better Tomorrow trilogy is also worth a watch if you like this sort of thing.

All of them have Chow Yun Fat in them, come to think of it.

Don't worry. I've seen those as well.

olesmyhero · 5th August 2008, 16:13

Swimmers. A bit crap. Tries to be more than it is.

Iron Stove · 5th August 2008, 16:56

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Originally Posted by mehro

400 Blows - I was very excited about watching this movie and had rather high expectations but it didn't quite live up to them. While it was a good movie just about every french movie I have seen before this has been better, Amelie, Z, Wages of Fear, Diabolique, Rfifi...

What a great film that is.

Amelie on the other hand didn't do anything for me.

olesmyhero · 6th August 2008, 16:15

Return of the One Armed Swordsman. Fantastic sequel to the One Armed Swordsman. Some damn good fighting in it. Look forward to seeing the New One Armed Swordsman next.

samabachan · 6th August 2008, 17:20

Just watched Hard Boiled on ole's reccomendation. Quality film. I think it's actually more unrealistic than an Arnie film but very enjoyable. Tony Leung>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Chow Yun Fat however.

olesmyhero · 6th August 2008, 17:40

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Originally Posted by samabachan

Just watched Hard Boiled on ole's reccomendation. Quality film. I think it's actually more unrealistic than an Arnie film but very enjoyable. Tony Leung>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Chow Yun Fat however.

John Woo films are never realistic.

Steev · 6th August 2008, 23:25

Diary of the Dead 3/10

Sorry Romero but you missed the boat with this one. The longer it went on, the more I hated it.

cesc's_mullet · 8th August 2008, 06:30

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

THE WORST MOVIE EVER

I can't even think where to begin with this, so I'll leave it at that.

Giggsy PO · 8th August 2008, 09:55

The United States of Leland 2/5

Disappointed.

Crap acting, crap characters, annoyingly flat story...you can't make a good psychological movie with Chris Klein in it... poor version of Donnie Darko or American Beauty.

Wibble · 8th August 2008, 16:08

The Kite Runner.

What a great film. hard to descibe without spoilers. Just go and watch it. 9/10

mehro · 8th August 2008, 16:12

I've heard the book is squally good. I have it lying with me but I've been stuck with Les Miserables for a while now and don't want to leave it midway.

spinoza · 8th August 2008, 16:13

Anyone seen Night Watch (Russian movie)? Any good?

mehro · 8th August 2008, 16:15

It's supposed to be decent. The sequel Day Watch is supposed to better. Haven't seen either myself.

cesc's_mullet · 8th August 2008, 16:46

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Originally Posted by spinoza

Anyone seen Night Watch (Russian movie)? Any good?

Yeah ages ago, I think I thought it was shit. At least I don't remember too much of it bar the fact I hold it in low regard.

Tried watching Daywatch a few days ago but had to return the DVD before I finished it, CBF watching it though.

Says it all really.

olesmyhero · 8th August 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by spinoza

Anyone seen Night Watch (Russian movie)? Any good?

Saw it 2 years back. I'd have to see the rest of the trilogy to truly gauge my thoughts on the movie.

Giggsy PO · 9th August 2008, 09:11

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Originally Posted by Wibble

The Kite Runner.

What a great film. hard to descibe without spoilers. Just go and watch it. 9/10

I plan to watch it this weekend. Hopefully you won´t let me down.

Iron Stove · 10th August 2008, 23:48

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Originally Posted by Wibble

The Kite Runner.

What a great film. hard to descibe without spoilers. Just go and watch it. 9/10

It really is a very good film. Loved it.

olesmyhero · 11th August 2008, 01:39

Pineapple Express. Not a bad movie. Perhaps a bit too long. Some very funny parts.

Giggsy PO · 11th August 2008, 08:40

Goya's ghosts. Absolutely fantastic. I think I am going to to watch it again. Javier Bardem is a GOD! (literally

)

Donado · 11th August 2008, 10:27

Saw Amadeus yesterday...film about Mozart. Thought it was crap. Boring and too fucking long.

Donado · 11th August 2008, 10:33

mehro obviously has no taste.

lao · 11th August 2008, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Donado

Saw Amadeus yesterday...film about Mozart. Thought it was crap. Boring and too fucking long.

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Originally Posted by Donado

mehro obviously has no taste.

Two quotes makes you look both stupid and a hypocrite.

cesc's_mullet · 11th August 2008, 12:43

Rush Hour & Rush Hour II - two of the greatest movies ever.

4th August 2008, 07:31	#5401 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,251	Val Kilmer is a decent actor but it must be said his career has suffered as a result of the permanent rift between he and Cruise, who wields a ton of power in Hollywood. That said who doesnt love the Sherpa

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Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	Saw All the King's Men yesterday. Just a perfect speeches from Sean Penn doesn't make a good movie. It was decent.

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Bilbo First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,784	The Simpsons Movie Not all that good really. Shame

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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	Hard Boiled. If you like action movies and have never seen this, go straight to a video store and pick it up. Fucking excellent action movie.

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utdalltheway First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Virginia, USA (orig. Cobh) Posts: 6,799	saw 21 yesterday on the flight home. was engaging but reminded me of something else that I couldn't put my finger on. the lead guy was pretty good and the professor dude were good but the rest were forgettable. suppose part of the allure is the fact that every kid would love to be as brilliant as the main character. may have enjoyed it more had I been at home and not having to take the earphones off every now and then to tell the kids to quiet down. that and the crew telling me about the turbulence.

5th August 2008, 16:13	#5410 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Swimmers. A bit crap. Tries to be more than it is.

6th August 2008, 16:15	#5412 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Return of the One Armed Swordsman. Fantastic sequel to the One Armed Swordsman. Some damn good fighting in it. Look forward to seeing the New One Armed Swordsman next.

6th August 2008, 17:20	#5413 (permalink)
samabachan Cockface McSticklebrick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: He plays on the left, he plays on the riiiiiiiight, our boy Ronaldo made you look shite. Posts: 4,284	Just watched Hard Boiled on ole's reccomendation. Quality film. I think it's actually more unrealistic than an Arnie film but very enjoyable. Tony Leung>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Chow Yun Fat however.

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Steev Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,385	Diary of the Dead 3/10 Sorry Romero but you missed the boat with this one. The longer it went on, the more I hated it.

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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: 9,717	Resident Evil: Apocalypse THE WORST MOVIE EVER I can't even think where to begin with this, so I'll leave it at that.

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Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	The United States of Leland 2/5 Disappointed. Crap acting, crap characters, annoyingly flat story...you can't make a good psychological movie with Chris Klein in it... poor version of Donnie Darko or American Beauty.

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Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	The Kite Runner. What a great film. hard to descibe without spoilers. Just go and watch it. 9/10

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I've heard the book is squally good. I have it lying with me but I've been stuck with Les Miserables for a while now and don't want to leave it midway.

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spinoza Paz's ion Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Everything is "blarg". Posts: 22,347	Anyone seen Night Watch (Russian movie)? Any good?

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	It's supposed to be decent. The sequel Day Watch is supposed to better. Haven't seen either myself.

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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	Pineapple Express. Not a bad movie. Perhaps a bit too long. Some very funny parts.

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Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	Goya's ghosts. Absolutely fantastic. I think I am going to to watch it again. Javier Bardem is a GOD! (literally )

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Donado Caf Vigilante Join Date: May 2003 Location: Goes it so. Posts: 11,219	Saw Amadeus yesterday...film about Mozart. Thought it was crap. Boring and too fucking long.

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Donado Caf Vigilante Join Date: May 2003 Location: Goes it so. Posts: 11,219	mehro obviously has no taste.

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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: 9,717	Rush Hour & Rush Hour II - two of the greatest movies ever.