The Redcafe Movie review thread

VII · 4th September 2008, 23:23

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Originally Posted by lao

I guess there are multi movie packs since there are just 4828 torrents at the moment.

Sorry, wanted to put 1000's.

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Is Transmission 'approved'?

Yep.

samabachan · 5th September 2008, 00:09

watched Mr. Brooks tonight. Pretty good. Should have cut the last 30 seconds though. Decent plot, bewbs, Dane Cook dies in it, Costner acts well. Can't complain really. 7/10

R.Nilsson7 · 5th September 2008, 00:28

La vita è bella

Very good film. It's about a jewish-italian family who gets sent to a concentration camp. The english dubbing was shocking though.

lao · 5th September 2008, 00:32

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Originally Posted by R.Nilsson7

La vita è bella

Very good film. It's about a jewish-italian family who gets sent to a concentration camp. The english dubbing was shocking though.

You watched with english dubbing? What's wrong with you?! We're in Sweden ffs Rasmus!

R.Nilsson7 · 5th September 2008, 00:40

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Originally Posted by lao

You watched with english dubbing? What's wrong with you?! We're in Sweden ffs Rasmus!

How did you know my name?

It was the only good version of the movie i could find. I didn't know it was dubbed and couldn't bother downloading another version.

lao · 5th September 2008, 01:03

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Originally Posted by R.Nilsson7

How did you know my name?

It was the only good version of the movie i could find. I didn't know it was dubbed and couldn't bother downloading another version.

I'm skilled.

And girish had some nekkid pictures of you in his boyfriend database named "Ramus from Sweden".

R.Nilsson7 · 5th September 2008, 01:43

So you have access to his database? you must be in it then. thank god that the pictures portrayed some guy called Ramus, instead of me.

Castolo · 5th September 2008, 16:09

Casino (1995)

A Scorsese / Pileggi colaberation starring De Niro about morally corrupt gangsters, one of which is a psychopath played by Joe Pesci... rings a few bells.

Although the acting and directing are top notch, particularly Sharon Stone's performance, the three hours running time is far too long and you end up praying for the inevitable ending to arrive swiftly.

Sets the Hollywood record for most uses of the word 'fuck'.

7/10

lao · 5th September 2008, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Castolo

Casino (1995)

A Scorsese / Pileggi colaberation starring De Niro about morally corrupt gangsters, one of which is a psychopath played by Joe Pesci... rings a few bells.

Although the acting and directing are top notch, particularly Sharon Stone's performance, the three hours running time is far too long and you end up praying for the inevitable ending to arrive swiftly.

Sets the Hollywood record for most uses of the word 'fuck'.

7/10

Not even gansters are morally uncorrupted nowadays!

lao · 7th September 2008, 06:52

Southland Tales - 3/5

Laughable 'actors' in one of the most pretentious movies I've ever seen, while trying to have a casual side(pimp?) to cancel it out. Still, good music and some great scenes reminding me of Donnie Darko. Also fun to see actors like Bai Ling and Christopher Lambert again, while Seann William Scott and Justin Timberlake surprisingly succeeds in their roles. The rest of the cast is more or less crap though.

The Darjeeling Limited - 3/5

Cosy flick that never really kicks off. Doesn't really compare to Wes Anderson's earlier work which left you wiping your tears from laughter. A feelgood that brings a smile to your face now and then.

Alex · 7th September 2008, 07:02

Yeah the Limited was like some surreal movie, that really just never happened it was like there something really cool that was gonna happen but it never, alas it was decent

R.Nilsson7 · 7th September 2008, 20:32

Das Leben der Anderen

A decent film about the secret police in East Germany who monitors people they suspect is defying the system.

7,5/10

samabachan · 7th September 2008, 23:58

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Originally Posted by R.Nilsson7

Das Leben der Anderen

A decent film about the secret police in East Germany who monitors people they suspect is defying the system.

7,5/10

You're going to be laughed at. everyone I know who's seen it bums it. Then again they're mostly pretentious twats.

golden_blunder · 8th September 2008, 00:12

Tropic Thunder
Ben Stiller, Jack Black and the excellent Robert Downey Jnr, piss take on the movie making industry. worth watching for the Tom Cruise cameo alone. Funny in parts but wont be everyones cup of tea. Funny trailers too.

8/10

golden_blunder · 8th September 2008, 00:13

Death Race
Jason Statham races cars for freedom from prison. predictable but enjoyable

6/10

R.Nilsson7 · 8th September 2008, 00:13

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Originally Posted by samabachan

You're going to be laughed at. everyone I know who's seen it bums it. Then again they're mostly pretentious twats.

What do you mean by "bums it". That they hate it or that they love it.

R.Nilsson7 · 8th September 2008, 01:16

Doomsday

A complete 28 days/weeks later rip-off. Not as bad as i first thought until it got all medieval. 'kin hell, the second part of the movie was just hilarious.

Rhona Mitra.

olesmyhero · 8th September 2008, 02:12

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Originally Posted by R.Nilsson7

Doomsday

A complete 28 days/weeks later rip-off. Not as bad as i first thought until it got all medieval. 'kin hell, the second part of the movie was just hilarious.

Rhona Mitra.

That looked stupid. There have been quite a few movies about disease type things that wiped out civilization.

R.Nilsson7 · 8th September 2008, 02:23

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

That looked stupid. There have been quite a few movies about disease type things that wiped out civilization.

Not that involves England and Scotland. If so, i havent seen it.

And the movie was very similiar to the 28 later films in many ways.

Simon Adebesi · 8th September 2008, 10:30

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Originally Posted by Spoonatov

I've seen the first three. Fallen Angels is WKW's second best film IMVHO (In the Mood for Love being his best). The Prodigal Son's hilarious, so it depends on what mood you're in. Personally, I wouldn't bother with Requiem, I must've stated a billion times on here that it's addiction for thickos. . .it's sillier than The Crash. You've seen Kitano's films haven;t you? If not Dolls, Hana-bi and Sonatine are all class. I'd also check out Rainy Dog if you're a fan of Miike's work. Unlike his later stuff, it's straight forward. If you like WKW's stuff then Last Last in the Universe could appea to you. I really enjoyed it.

Oh. . .you're into Korean cinema are you not?

Good shout on Fallen Angels. Fantastic soundtrack too. I enjoyed it.

This weekend I threw out all my DVD (and CD) boxes and put all the disks into one of those big CaseLogic folders. They were just getting to take up too much room.

I am still not sure how I feel about it though.

cesc's_mullet · 8th September 2008, 10:57

Malcolm X

A long movie that started off slowly, and finished very well. Was very interesting, especially as it was an insight into the dog eat dog world behind a prominant religious movement in troubled times.

To be honest I knew hardly anything about the actual movie before I saw it, and I don't know if the closing scene (narrator's speech) is exactly correct or they've taken a few liberties - but I most certainly knew nothing about Malcolm X (the man) until now. I wonder if those closing words were right, and the memory of Malcolm X has been somewhat quashed/unwritten.

Also, though this obviously needs another thread, who was more influential - Martin Luthor King or Malcolm X?

Simon Adebesi · 8th September 2008, 11:00

I think Martin Luther (the) King was the more influential.

lao · 8th September 2008, 11:36

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Originally Posted by Simon Adebesi

Good shout on Fallen Angels. Fantastic soundtrack too. I enjoyed it.

This weekend I threw out all my DVD (and CD) boxes and put all the disks into one of those big CaseLogic folders. They were just getting to take up too much room.

I am still not sure how I feel about it though.

I'd kill myself.

lao · 8th September 2008, 11:38

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Originally Posted by R.Nilsson7

Doomsday

A complete 28 days/weeks later rip-off. Not as bad as i first thought until it got all medieval. 'kin hell, the second part of the movie was just hilarious.

Rhona Mitra.

A shame if it's bad since I loved The Descent, and I'm hopeful about Dog Soldiers.

olesmyhero · 8th September 2008, 13:35

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Originally Posted by Simon Adebesi

Good shout on Fallen Angels. Fantastic soundtrack too. I enjoyed it.

This weekend I threw out all my DVD (and CD) boxes and put all the disks into one of those big CaseLogic folders. They were just getting to take up too much room.

I am still not sure how I feel about it though.

That' something I could never do. I love coming home and looking at the multicolored DVD boxes on the shelf. I'm sorry for your loss.

Simon Adebesi · 8th September 2008, 13:45

Yeah, last week I was deliberating about it a lot, wondering what to do, but in the end I decided to go for it. From a practical perspective it had got to the point that finding any one DVD - or even browsing through to see what I wanted to watch - had become a pain. More importantly though, Ive got a one year old son and the amount of stuff he has is just mental, do I needed to make some room. And the idea of moving them out the living room but having them in storage somewhere else didnt appeal. Hopefully Ill get used to this new system.

Actually, having made the change it calls into question the whole idea of owning films for me now, at least in a physical form. It would seem strange now to get some film I really like for Christmas, only to take the DVD and the sleeve and throw the rest away.

Instead I could either just have them as files on a hard drive, which would be the ultimate space-saver, or even just sign up for one of these LoveFilm type services and get what I want when I want. That has never appealed to me though.

For my CDs I really dont care at all, having an Ipod means I dont think of my CDs as anything more than a backup now anyway. For my DVDs it is certainly a loss.

mehro · 8th September 2008, 13:49

Elegy - Great acting from Ben Kingsley and Penelope Cruz. Good movie but perhaps the last twist was unnecessary. Still worth a watch if you have nothing better.

spinoza · 8th September 2008, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Simon Adebesi

Yeah, last week I was deliberating about it a lot, wondering what to do, but in the end I decided to go for it. From a practical perspective it had got to the point that finding any one DVD - or even browsing through to see what I wanted to watch - had become a pain. More importantly though, Ive got a one year old son and the amount of stuff he has is just mental, do I needed to make some room. And the idea of moving them out the living room but having them in storage somewhere else didnt appeal. Hopefully Ill get used to this new system.

Actually, having made the change it calls into question the whole idea of owning films for me now, at least in a physical form. It would seem strange now to get some film I really like for Christmas, only to take the DVD and the sleeve and throw the rest away.

Instead I could either just have them as files on a hard drive, which would be the ultimate space-saver, or even just sign up for one of these LoveFilm type services and get what I want when I want. That has never appealed to me though.

For my CDs I really dont care at all, having an Ipod means I dont think of my CDs as anything more than a backup now anyway. For my DVDs it is certainly a loss.

If you like owning the actual movies and watching them on demand, I don't recommend LoveFilm. It takes a long time to get the movies I want, and quite often when they arrive the discs are scratched such that they are unplayable, or at least skip a little. It's a minor irritation for me, but I imagine it would drive you up the wall.

5th September 2008, 00:09	#5802 (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	watched Mr. Brooks tonight. Pretty good. Should have cut the last 30 seconds though. Decent plot, bewbs, Dane Cook dies in it, Costner acts well. Can't complain really. 7/10

5th September 2008, 00:28	#5803 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 6,380	La vita è bella Very good film. It's about a jewish-italian family who gets sent to a concentration camp. The english dubbing was shocking though.

5th September 2008, 01:43	#5807 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 6,380	So you have access to his database? you must be in it then. thank god that the pictures portrayed some guy called Ramus, instead of me.

5th September 2008, 16:09	#5808 (permalink)
Castolo Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,192	Casino (1995) A Scorsese / Pileggi colaberation starring De Niro about morally corrupt gangsters, one of which is a psychopath played by Joe Pesci... rings a few bells. Although the acting and directing are top notch, particularly Sharon Stone's performance, the three hours running time is far too long and you end up praying for the inevitable ending to arrive swiftly. Sets the Hollywood record for most uses of the word 'fuck'. 7/10

7th September 2008, 06:52	#5810 (permalink)
lao A Real Cock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrounded by Swedish Pussies. Posts: 2,813	Southland Tales - 3/5 Laughable 'actors' in one of the most pretentious movies I've ever seen, while trying to have a casual side(pimp?) to cancel it out. Still, good music and some great scenes reminding me of Donnie Darko. Also fun to see actors like Bai Ling and Christopher Lambert again, while Seann William Scott and Justin Timberlake surprisingly succeeds in their roles. The rest of the cast is more or less crap though. The Darjeeling Limited - 3/5 Cosy flick that never really kicks off. Doesn't really compare to Wes Anderson's earlier work which left you wiping your tears from laughter. A feelgood that brings a smile to your face now and then.

7th September 2008, 07:02	#5811 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,251	Yeah the Limited was like some surreal movie, that really just never happened it was like there something really cool that was gonna happen but it never, alas it was decent

7th September 2008, 20:32	#5812 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 6,380	Das Leben der Anderen A decent film about the secret police in East Germany who monitors people they suspect is defying the system. 7,5/10

8th September 2008, 00:12	#5814 (permalink)
golden_blunder Manager Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 45,704	Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller, Jack Black and the excellent Robert Downey Jnr, piss take on the movie making industry. worth watching for the Tom Cruise cameo alone. Funny in parts but wont be everyones cup of tea. Funny trailers too. 8/10

8th September 2008, 00:13	#5815 (permalink)
golden_blunder Manager Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 45,704	Death Race Jason Statham races cars for freedom from prison. predictable but enjoyable 6/10

8th September 2008, 01:16	#5817 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 6,380	Doomsday A complete 28 days/weeks later rip-off. Not as bad as i first thought until it got all medieval. 'kin hell, the second part of the movie was just hilarious. Rhona Mitra.

8th September 2008, 10:57	#5821 (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	Malcolm X A long movie that started off slowly, and finished very well. Was very interesting, especially as it was an insight into the dog eat dog world behind a prominant religious movement in troubled times. To be honest I knew hardly anything about the actual movie before I saw it, and I don't know if the closing scene (narrator's speech) is exactly correct or they've taken a few liberties - but I most certainly knew nothing about Malcolm X (the man) until now. I wonder if those closing words were right, and the memory of Malcolm X has been somewhat quashed/unwritten. Also, though this obviously needs another thread, who was more influential - Martin Luthor King or Malcolm X?

8th September 2008, 11:00	#5822 (permalink)
Simon Adebesi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sanctity, like a cat, abhors filth. Posts: 2,607	I think Martin Luther (the) King was the more influential.

8th September 2008, 13:45	#5826 (permalink)
Simon Adebesi Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sanctity, like a cat, abhors filth. Posts: 2,607	Yeah, last week I was deliberating about it a lot, wondering what to do, but in the end I decided to go for it. From a practical perspective it had got to the point that finding any one DVD - or even browsing through to see what I wanted to watch - had become a pain. More importantly though, Ive got a one year old son and the amount of stuff he has is just mental, do I needed to make some room. And the idea of moving them out the living room but having them in storage somewhere else didnt appeal. Hopefully Ill get used to this new system. Actually, having made the change it calls into question the whole idea of owning films for me now, at least in a physical form. It would seem strange now to get some film I really like for Christmas, only to take the DVD and the sleeve and throw the rest away. Instead I could either just have them as files on a hard drive, which would be the ultimate space-saver, or even just sign up for one of these LoveFilm type services and get what I want when I want. That has never appealed to me though. For my CDs I really dont care at all, having an Ipod means I dont think of my CDs as anything more than a backup now anyway. For my DVDs it is certainly a loss.

8th September 2008, 13:49	#5827 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Elegy - Great acting from Ben Kingsley and Penelope Cruz. Good movie but perhaps the last twist was unnecessary. Still worth a watch if you have nothing better.