The Redcafe Movie review thread

cesc's_mullet · 19th September 2008, 02:49

Sin City, again.

Brilliant every single time.

643/762

Alex · 19th September 2008, 02:51

Agreed, Cesc, can't wait for the two sequels

M160RA · 19th September 2008, 04:57

Le Samourai - 8/10

Slowly paced, but gripping at the same time...like most of Melville's films. Made me want a trenchcoat.

Bury Red · 19th September 2008, 05:21

Joe (1970) - 7/10

Pete Boyle's first major role and Susan Sarandon's nude scene within 10 seconds of appearing on screen in her debut feature (pixelated out by the kind folks at Starhub for all us sensitive Singaporeans). Not come across this one before but from the precis it appeared to be the best of a lousy pick when I was looking for something to watch last night and couldn't be arsed to get up and pick a DVD.

A surprising film in many ways, not least because I'd never heard of it despite the strong echoes of Easy Rider and Taxi Driver it immediately set off for me. A bit dated but an excellent performance from Boyle as the blue collar right wing xealot turned avenger which given his role as Travis Bickle's guru the Wizard 6 years later in Taxi Driver I'm surprised was not held up as one of the influences for Scorcese's classic.

Anyone else seen this one?

mehro · 19th September 2008, 05:51

Vicky Christina Barcelona - 7/10

Much better than Match Point and the pile of crap that Scoop was. One thing that I did not like was the commentary, was completely unnecessary I thought. Penelope Cruz was the best part. She really is quite a decent actress, was excellent in Elegy as well. Much better than Scarlett Johanssen.

Alex · 19th September 2008, 05:56

Penelope Cruz is eye candy

Spammy · 19th September 2008, 09:40

The Incredible Hulk (2007)

Why did they bother?

olesmyhero · 19th September 2008, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by M160RA

Le Samourai - 8/10

Slowly paced, but gripping at the same time...like most of Melville's films. Made me want a trenchcoat.

Fantastic movie. Alain Delon is one of the coolest fuckers ever.

dumbo · 20th September 2008, 01:59

Pan's Labyrinth. Very good, handles the mix of fairytale horror and that of fascist Spain brilliantly.

90%

Alex · 20th September 2008, 04:58

I was underwhlemed when I saw Pan's Labrinyth I thought it would be much better

cesc's_mullet · 20th September 2008, 05:32

Punarni Pirates

Fantastic movie. 10/10*

*Ok, I made that all up.

Wibble · 20th September 2008, 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I was underwhlemed when I saw Pan's Labrinyth I thought it would be much better

Surely you jest?

Alex · 20th September 2008, 07:07

No, I was going in thinking it was gonna be better, but I had quite high expectations, not saying it was bad in any way, just a let down

Giggsy PO · 21st September 2008, 12:08

Ripley's Game 4/5

John Malkovich. That's all I need to say. I guess he is the only one who could alternatively be given the role of Hannibal Lecter.

Wild Hogs 3/5

Ok, a few funny moments, a few embarrassing moments, embarrassing John Travolta.

lao · 21st September 2008, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by dumbo

Pan's Labyrinth. Very good, handles the mix of fairytale horror and that of fascist Spain brilliantly.

90%

I prefer El Orfanato.

Ander8on · 21st September 2008, 12:11

Hank & Mike

Dry humor, brilliant in parts 6/10

dumbo · 21st September 2008, 13:52

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Originally Posted by lao

I prefer El Orfanato.

It's on my 'to see' list. The Devil's Backbone is another good one.

Alex · 21st September 2008, 21:10

Burn After Reading 7/10

lao · 21st September 2008, 21:57

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Originally Posted by dumbo

It's on my 'to see' list. The Devil's Backbone is another good one.

I can actually admit that El Orfanato was one of the few films I've seen recently that both made me shiver of fear and cry like a baby in the same time. Even though it had one or two mainstream elements.

Guillermo Del Toro is an 'executive producer' of the film just because he loved it so much. He thought sticking his name to it would make it more famous, and it certainly made me watch it.

samabachan · 22nd September 2008, 17:47

Any thoughts on Tropic Thunder? Going to see it tonight I think.

Alex · 23rd September 2008, 04:25

A few pages ago someone said that Casino used the word fuck more than any other movie, that is incorrect the movie Fuck uses the word far more

spinoza · 23rd September 2008, 10:58

This is Part I of II. Excellent movie - 8/10. Especially good if you know the history already.

John Woo's action scenes could do with some better choreographing. Poor effort from Corey Yuen. But the acting, and the nuances of historical drama, are top notch. Can't wait for Part II.

They're going to release an edited version combining Part I and II in Western markets. I reckon it's going to be shit. Don't bother - buy both parts on DVD from Hong Kong or something.

lao · 23rd September 2008, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinoza

This is Part I of II. Excellent movie - 8/10. Especially good if you know the history already.

John Woo's action scenes could do with some better choreographing. Poor effort from Corey Yuen. But the acting, and the nuances of historical drama, are top notch. Can't wait for Part II.

They're going to release an edited version combining Part I and II in Western markets. I reckon it's going to be shit. Don't bother - buy both parts on DVD from Hong Kong or something.

http://former.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=...of+II&x=13&y=9

spinoza · 23rd September 2008, 12:36

Pedant. The clue's in the poster. You know, where it says "Red Cliff".

besides, I've been nattering on about this movie for yonks.

It's worth watching.

lao · 23rd September 2008, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinoza

Pedant. The clue's in the poster. You know, where it says "Red Cliff".

besides, I've been nattering on about this movie for yonks.

It's worth watching.

Seems to be millions of movies about the three kingdoms and whatnot right now. Forbidden Kingdom, Warlords, this one..

spinoza · 23rd September 2008, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by lao

Seems to be millions of movies about the three kingdoms and whatnot right now. Forbidden Kingdom, Warlords, this one..

The Warlords is about the Taiping Rebellion, Forbidden Kingdom is an adaptation of Journey to the West. I suppose you could say that's overkill, but China has a rich and varied history. There's about 1,500 years between Red Cliff and the Warlords. They're both about different things anyway. Red Cliff is a historical drama. The Warlords is more John Woo than John Woo - more like A Better Tomorrow, brotherhood of men, faithful until death, type stuff.

Anyway, Red Cliff is the definitive version of part of the Three Kingdoms story (208 AD to about 210 AD, at least). Or it will be, once Part II is released.

Castolo · 23rd September 2008, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

A few pages ago someone said that Casino used the word fuck more than any other movie, that is incorrect the movie Fuck uses the word far more

I said 'Hollywood' movie.

lao · 23rd September 2008, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinoza

The Warlords is about the Taiping Rebellion, Forbidden Kingdom is an adaptation of Journey to the West. I suppose you could say that's overkill, but China has a rich and varied history. There's about 1,500 years between Red Cliff and the Warlords. They're both about different things anyway. Red Cliff is a historical drama. The Warlords is more John Woo than John Woo - more like A Better Tomorrow, brotherhood of men, faithful until death, type stuff.

Anyway, Red Cliff is the definitive version of part of the Three Kingdoms story (208 AD to about 210 AD, at least). Or it will be, once Part II is released.

Ok, let me rephrase that. There are millions of chinese war movies coming out at the moment! Unfortunately the ones I've seen isn't close to Hero, and to some extent Crouching Tiger and Flying Daggers.

I think Brotherhood of War(korean of course) is slightly overrated. But then again, I find most war movies overrated.

Melbourne Red · 23rd September 2008, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinoza

The Warlords is more John Woo than John Woo -

Did you type that with one hand?

olesmyhero · 23rd September 2008, 14:57

Paprika. I enjoyed it. Bit of a mind trip.

spinoza · 23rd September 2008, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melbourne Red

Did you type that with one hand?

All 3 of my hands. Why?

19th September 2008, 02:49	#5961 (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	Sin City, again. Brilliant every single time. 643/762

19th September 2008, 02:51	#5962 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,250	Agreed, Cesc, can't wait for the two sequels

19th September 2008, 04:57	#5963 (permalink)
M160RA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,853	Le Samourai - 8/10 Slowly paced, but gripping at the same time...like most of Melville's films. Made me want a trenchcoat.

19th September 2008, 05:21	#5964 (permalink)
Bury Red Backs Fergie, Yells Giggs! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 7,926	Joe (1970) - 7/10 Pete Boyle's first major role and Susan Sarandon's nude scene within 10 seconds of appearing on screen in her debut feature (pixelated out by the kind folks at Starhub for all us sensitive Singaporeans). Not come across this one before but from the precis it appeared to be the best of a lousy pick when I was looking for something to watch last night and couldn't be arsed to get up and pick a DVD. A surprising film in many ways, not least because I'd never heard of it despite the strong echoes of Easy Rider and Taxi Driver it immediately set off for me. A bit dated but an excellent performance from Boyle as the blue collar right wing xealot turned avenger which given his role as Travis Bickle's guru the Wizard 6 years later in Taxi Driver I'm surprised was not held up as one of the influences for Scorcese's classic. Anyone else seen this one?

19th September 2008, 05:51	#5965 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Vicky Christina Barcelona - 7/10 Much better than Match Point and the pile of crap that Scoop was. One thing that I did not like was the commentary, was completely unnecessary I thought. Penelope Cruz was the best part. She really is quite a decent actress, was excellent in Elegy as well. Much better than Scarlett Johanssen.

19th September 2008, 05:56	#5966 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,250	Penelope Cruz is eye candy

19th September 2008, 09:40	#5967 (permalink)
Spammy IQ of 18.5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'm going to make this pencil...disappear... Posts: 12,690	The Incredible Hulk (2007) Why did they bother?

20th September 2008, 01:59	#5969 (permalink)
dumbo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,615	Pan's Labyrinth. Very good, handles the mix of fairytale horror and that of fascist Spain brilliantly. 90%

20th September 2008, 04:58	#5970 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,250	I was underwhlemed when I saw Pan's Labrinyth I thought it would be much better

20th September 2008, 05:32	#5971 (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	Punarni Pirates Fantastic movie. 10/10* *Ok, I made that all up.

20th September 2008, 07:07	#5973 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,250	No, I was going in thinking it was gonna be better, but I had quite high expectations, not saying it was bad in any way, just a let down

21st September 2008, 12:08	#5974 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	Ripley's Game 4/5 John Malkovich. That's all I need to say. I guess he is the only one who could alternatively be given the role of Hannibal Lecter. Wild Hogs 3/5 Ok, a few funny moments, a few embarrassing moments, embarrassing John Travolta.

21st September 2008, 12:11	#5976 (permalink)
Ander8on Pissface Bob for another 12 months Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chorlton "Knowledge speaks, but Wisdom listens" Posts: 3,436	Hank & Mike Dry humor, brilliant in parts 6/10

21st September 2008, 21:10	#5978 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,250	Burn After Reading 7/10

22nd September 2008, 17:47	#5980 (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	Any thoughts on Tropic Thunder? Going to see it tonight I think.

23rd September 2008, 04:25	#5981 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Californication Posts: 21,250	A few pages ago someone said that Casino used the word fuck more than any other movie, that is incorrect the movie Fuck uses the word far more

23rd September 2008, 10:58	#5982 (permalink)
spinoza Paz's ion Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Everything is "blarg". Posts: 22,347	This is Part I of II. Excellent movie - 8/10. Especially good if you know the history already. John Woo's action scenes could do with some better choreographing. Poor effort from Corey Yuen. But the acting, and the nuances of historical drama, are top notch. Can't wait for Part II. They're going to release an edited version combining Part I and II in Western markets. I reckon it's going to be shit. Don't bother - buy both parts on DVD from Hong Kong or something.

23rd September 2008, 12:36	#5984 (permalink)
spinoza Paz's ion Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Everything is "blarg". Posts: 22,347	Pedant. The clue's in the poster. You know, where it says "Red Cliff". besides, I've been nattering on about this movie for yonks. It's worth watching.

23rd September 2008, 14:57	#5990 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Paprika. I enjoyed it. Bit of a mind trip.