The Redcafe Movie review thread

Giggsy PO · 12th August 2008, 18:33

Conversation (1974)

Gene Hackman at his best. I really like movies which play some sort of a game with your mind. 4/5

olesmyhero · 12th August 2008, 20:50

36th Chamber of Shaolin. MEant to watch this yesterday, but got around to it today. Basically, if you like kung fu, you have to see this movie.

olesmyhero · 12th August 2008, 23:55

Sukiyaki Western Django. My biggest complaint with Miike is that he always starts off well, then goes way too far with the absurdity. In this though, he dials it back a fair bit and because of it, I actually really liked this movie. It's a remake, sort to speak, of Yojimbo/Fistful of Dollars and Django(as the title suggests). It's one of those movies where if you accept it for what it is and go along with it, it's a fairly entertaining movie. I haven't seen much Miike since about 2004. If he is beginning to tone down his movies a bit, I look forward to what he has to offer. Spoonov, I recommend you watch this one.

olesmyhero · 13th August 2008, 03:31

21. Didn't really care for it. Everything is obvious and you can tell everything that's going to happen within the first 20 minutes or so of the movie.

mehro · 13th August 2008, 03:36

Yeah, saw it a few days back. Crap.

cesc's_mullet · 13th August 2008, 06:05

3:10 to Yuma

*spoiler alert*

Pretty good all the way through until the end, where it turned to shit.

Alex · 13th August 2008, 06:10

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Originally Posted by Giggsy PO

Conversation (1974)

Gene Hackman at his best. I really like movies which play some sort of a game with your mind. 4/5

Havent seen that in ages, good movie though

olesmyhero · 13th August 2008, 17:04

Angel A. A bit undecided on this one. The ending is a bit of a letdown, but as a whole the movie is interesting. I'll give it a not bad.

RedKaos · 13th August 2008, 17:11

Just watched a whole load of films downloaded on my PSP while on holiday, though Id review each one.

RedKaos · 13th August 2008, 17:16

American Psycho [2000]

What a load of boring bollocks, Christian Bale plays some unlikeable psychotic rich bastard who likes to fuck and kill. Dark Humour but not even funny, picked up abit near the end but wasnt enough to save it, and the ending made the film seem kinda pointless. - 4/10

The Big Lebowski [1998]

Supposedely a cult classic, so I decided to give it a watch. Seemed charming and funny at times but nothing really special - John Goodmans character was pretty hilarious though. Still I enjoyed it. - 7/10

Infernal Affairs [2002]

Having watched The Departed I thought I might as well give this film a shot. Loved every minute of it and betters The Departed in every way possible. Brilliant movie. - 9/10 (the sequels any good btw?)

francobaresi · 13th August 2008, 17:21

I liked American Psycho

olesmyhero · 13th August 2008, 17:22

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Infernal Affairs [2002]

Having watched The Departed I thought I might as well give this film a shot. Loved every minute of it and betters The Departed in every way possible. Brilliant movie. - 9/10 (the sequels any good btw?)

Infernal Affairs shits all over The Departed. Infernal Affairs 2 is also brilliant. 3 is the worst of the trilogy.

dumbo · 13th August 2008, 17:27

Assassination of Jessie James by the Coward Robert Ford.

Really good film. It drags a tad in the middle but the final hour is brilliant. Also the cinimatography is very impressive, almost monochrome at times and I don't remember seeing as much black in one film. Shadows and silhouettes are everywhere.

Spammy · 13th August 2008, 17:38

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Originally Posted by francobaresi

I liked American Psycho

That's because you're not a numpty.

samabachan · 13th August 2008, 22:25

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Originally Posted by dumbo

Assassination of Jessie James by the Coward Robert Ford.

Really good film. It drags a tad in the middle but the final hour is brilliant. Also the cinimatography is very impressive, almost monochrome at times and I don't remember seeing as much black in one film. Shadows and silhouettes are everywhere.

One of the worst films I've ever seen. Very boring, drags on interminably and then when something finally happened I realized I didn't give a shit probably due to not being American. You're right about the camerawork though. Very nice.

Oh and I pretty much agree with the American Psycho/Big Lebowski/Infernal Affairs reviews up the page. American Psycho's quite funny though and I'd give it a 5/10 and I love the Big Lebowski so I'd probably give that an eight or nine. Infernal Affairs trilogy is well worth watching.

dumbo · 14th August 2008, 01:54

Enron Smartest Guys in the Room.

Very good documentary. The level of deciet and greed is stunning. Makes you question the nature of large organisations and the relationship they have with the authorities/media and what we really know (or want to know) about them.

mehro · 14th August 2008, 01:57

Reading some really good stuff about Tropic Thunder. Downey Jr. and the secret cast member (most of you probably who know that is) have done a really job apparently.

Alex · 14th August 2008, 02:02

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Originally Posted by dumbo

Assassination of Jessie James by the Coward Robert Ford.

Really good film. It drags a tad in the middle but the final hour is brilliant. Also the cinimatography is very impressive, almost monochrome at times and I don't remember seeing as much black in one film. Shadows and silhouettes are everywhere.

I thought it was pretty good as well

cesc's_mullet · 14th August 2008, 04:43

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Originally Posted by dumbo

Enron Smartest Guys in the Room.

Very good documentary. The level of deciet and greed is stunning. Makes you question the nature of large organisations and the relationship they have with the authorities/media and what we really know (or want to know) about them.

The Crooked 'E'

Film about Enron too. Was fantastic for me, but then again I was just engrossed with the actual story, I didn't bother with the acting or anything like that.

Alex · 14th August 2008, 04:52

Yeah the Enron movies were both goods

December_16 · 14th August 2008, 05:06

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

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

Funny, yes, but that's about it. I was thoroughly entertained while watching them, but a few months passed, I've completely forgotten what they were about. Says it all really.

lao · 14th August 2008, 11:00

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Originally Posted by December_16

Funny, yes, but that's about it. I was thoroughly entertained while watching them, but a few months passed, I've completely forgotten what they were about. Says it all really.

Rush Hour isn't exactly Nostalghia...

Cole9 · 14th August 2008, 15:53

Lucky Number Slevin - 9/10

Well worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

Giggsy PO · 14th August 2008, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Cole9

Lucky Number Slevin - 9/10

Well worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

I didn't like it at all.

Cole9 · 14th August 2008, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Giggsy PO

I didn't like it at all.

Each to their own.

dumbo · 14th August 2008, 20:22

American Gangster

Not a great film but enjoyable enough. Not particularly original either, it felt like the Wire crossed with Serpico with a bit of the French connection thrown in but with all the meat and politics removed. Russel Crowe manages to give a good down beat performance which must be a first.

Alex · 14th August 2008, 20:27

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Originally Posted by dumbo

American Gangster

Not a great film but enjoyable enough. Not particularly original either, it felt like the Wire crossed with Serpico with a bit of the French connection thrown in but with all the meat and politics removed. Russel Crowe manages to give a good down beat performance which must be a first.

Don't even compare it to The Wire which 10/10, this was 7/10 at best, and was boring, and not nearly as good as it was made out to be

dumbo · 14th August 2008, 21:36

Well it ripped the whole surveillance style from the wire, it hinted at the bureaucracy and infighting that prevented the police from doing the job, they made Crowes character McNulty and Frank was Marlo played by Malcolm X.

I agree it's quality is in any way comparable though.

Giggsy PO · 14th August 2008, 21:59

Do you like Ray Liotta's moments of madness? I do so Identity pleased me. Cusack maintained his very high standard so in one piece it was a pretty good movie. Although the main point was a little bit predicable but not to the full extent.

olesmyhero · 14th August 2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Giggsy PO

Do you like Ray Liotta's moments of madness? I do so Identity pleased me. Cusack maintained his very high standard so in one piece it was a pretty good movie. Although the main point was a little bit predicable but not to the full extent.

My problem with Identity is once I found out the plot twist I completely lost interest in the movie because I couldn't give a fuck about the characters.

Alex · 14th August 2008, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Giggsy PO

Do you like Ray Liotta's moments of madness? I do so Identity pleased me. Cusack maintained his very high standard so in one piece it was a pretty good movie. Although the main point was a little bit predicable but not to the full extent.

I liked the ending

12th August 2008, 18:33	#5481 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	Conversation (1974) Gene Hackman at his best. I really like movies which play some sort of a game with your mind. 4/5

12th August 2008, 20:50	#5482 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	36th Chamber of Shaolin. MEant to watch this yesterday, but got around to it today. Basically, if you like kung fu, you have to see this movie.

12th August 2008, 23:55	#5483 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Sukiyaki Western Django. My biggest complaint with Miike is that he always starts off well, then goes way too far with the absurdity. In this though, he dials it back a fair bit and because of it, I actually really liked this movie. It's a remake, sort to speak, of Yojimbo/Fistful of Dollars and Django(as the title suggests). It's one of those movies where if you accept it for what it is and go along with it, it's a fairly entertaining movie. I haven't seen much Miike since about 2004. If he is beginning to tone down his movies a bit, I look forward to what he has to offer. Spoonov, I recommend you watch this one.

13th August 2008, 03:31	#5484 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	21. Didn't really care for it. Everything is obvious and you can tell everything that's going to happen within the first 20 minutes or so of the movie.

13th August 2008, 03:36	#5485 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Yeah, saw it a few days back. Crap.

13th August 2008, 06:05	#5486 (permalink)
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	3:10 to Yuma spoiler alert Pretty good all the way through until the end, where it turned to shit.

13th August 2008, 17:04	#5488 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Angel A. A bit undecided on this one. The ending is a bit of a letdown, but as a whole the movie is interesting. I'll give it a not bad.

13th August 2008, 17:11	#5489 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: South East Posts: 4,576	Just watched a whole load of films downloaded on my PSP while on holiday, though Id review each one.

13th August 2008, 17:16	#5490 (permalink)
RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: South East Posts: 4,576	American Psycho [2000] What a load of boring bollocks, Christian Bale plays some unlikeable psychotic rich bastard who likes to fuck and kill. Dark Humour but not even funny, picked up abit near the end but wasnt enough to save it, and the ending made the film seem kinda pointless. - 4/10 The Big Lebowski [1998] Supposedely a cult classic, so I decided to give it a watch. Seemed charming and funny at times but nothing really special - John Goodmans character was pretty hilarious though. Still I enjoyed it. - 7/10 Infernal Affairs [2002] Having watched The Departed I thought I might as well give this film a shot. Loved every minute of it and betters The Departed in every way possible. Brilliant movie. - 9/10 (the sequels any good btw?)

13th August 2008, 17:21	#5491 (permalink)
francobaresi Sleep inducing poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,758	I liked American Psycho

13th August 2008, 17:27	#5493 (permalink)
dumbo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,615	Assassination of Jessie James by the Coward Robert Ford. Really good film. It drags a tad in the middle but the final hour is brilliant. Also the cinimatography is very impressive, almost monochrome at times and I don't remember seeing as much black in one film. Shadows and silhouettes are everywhere.

14th August 2008, 01:54	#5496 (permalink)
dumbo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,615	Enron Smartest Guys in the Room. Very good documentary. The level of deciet and greed is stunning. Makes you question the nature of large organisations and the relationship they have with the authorities/media and what we really know (or want to know) about them.

14th August 2008, 01:57	#5497 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Reading some really good stuff about Tropic Thunder. Downey Jr. and the secret cast member (most of you probably who know that is) have done a really job apparently.

14th August 2008, 04:52	#5500 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,251	Yeah the Enron movies were both goods

14th August 2008, 15:53	#5503 (permalink)
Cole9 Youth Team Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 234	Lucky Number Slevin - 9/10 Well worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

14th August 2008, 20:22	#5506 (permalink)
dumbo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,615	American Gangster Not a great film but enjoyable enough. Not particularly original either, it felt like the Wire crossed with Serpico with a bit of the French connection thrown in but with all the meat and politics removed. Russel Crowe manages to give a good down beat performance which must be a first.

14th August 2008, 21:36	#5508 (permalink)
dumbo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,615	Well it ripped the whole surveillance style from the wire, it hinted at the bureaucracy and infighting that prevented the police from doing the job, they made Crowes character McNulty and Frank was Marlo played by Malcolm X. I agree it's quality is in any way comparable though.

14th August 2008, 21:59	#5509 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	Do you like Ray Liotta's moments of madness? I do so Identity pleased me. Cusack maintained his very high standard so in one piece it was a pretty good movie. Although the main point was a little bit predicable but not to the full extent.