The Redcafe Movie review thread

olesmyhero · 6th October 2008, 23:19

Smart People. It's supposed to be one of those engaging, thought provoking indie films. What it is a generic piece of filmmaking that doesn't lead to much with some subpar writing and directing. The only bright spot was Thomas Haden Church. It reminded me of The Savages, which I also did not care for.

Giggsy PO · 7th October 2008, 08:36

3:10 - to Yuma

I am not a big fan of westerns, but great performances by Crowe and Bale made it a really enjoyable event. Obviously they gayed the ending.

olesmyhero · 7th October 2008, 15:10

Baby Mama. Another one I had to watch because of the missus and her sister. There were some funny parts and Tina Fey and Amy Pohler are a good onscreen duo, but there's really nothing special in it.

lao · 7th October 2008, 15:29

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Baby Mama. Another one I had to watch because of the missus and her sister. There were some funny parts and Tina Fey and Amy Pohler are a good onscreen duo, but there's really nothing special in it.

Haha, how many movies do you watch each day? I wish I had the discipline to sit down for two hours as often as you do. I need a girlfriend with good taste in movies.

MancFanFromManc · 7th October 2008, 15:31

40 Year Old Virgin 7/10 (very funny)

Into The Wild 6/10 (tells a good story)

10,000BC 2/10 (takes an hour to get going. Decent ending, but too slow in the build up)

Rambo 7/10 (tremendous)

Sweenty Todd 7/10 (not big fan of muscials but its very well done)

The Good Shepherd 0.5 / 10 (and I'm normally a Matt Damian fan)

Planes Trains and Automobiles 9.8 / 10 (classic. VERY funny)

olesmyhero · 7th October 2008, 16:57

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Haha, how many movies do you watch each day? I wish I had the discipline to sit down for two hours as often as you do. I need a girlfriend with good taste in movies.

Probably about 2 a day. Back in 2004, I watched 4 a day. So I've gotten more of a life I suppose.

lao · 7th October 2008, 17:01

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Probably about 2 a day. Back in 2004, I watched 4 a day. So I've gotten more of a life I suppose.

That must ruin the movies though. Some movies you just want to sink in for a while. I follow alot of series at the moment, so I end up watching 4-5 movies a month. Pretty bad, but you do remember the movies. The last 30 days I only got around to watch the new Rambo and Smokin Aces.

Spoonatov · 7th October 2008, 17:01

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Probably about 2 a day. Back in 2004, I watched 4 a day. So I've gotten more of a life I suppose.

Most I've seen is 4 in a day. Not much time thesedays, though, sadly.

Films are top.

lao · 7th October 2008, 17:02

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Most I've seen is 4 in a day. Not much time thesedays, though, sadly.

Films are top.

A friend of mine watch 22 movies during a weekend once. That's a little bit too much.

Spoonatov · 7th October 2008, 17:04

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A friend of mine watch 22 movies during a weekend once. That's a little bit too much.

That'd send my around the bend. Four's tough enough.

olesmyhero · 7th October 2008, 17:04

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Originally Posted by lao

That must ruin the movies though. Some movies you just want to sink in for a while. I follow alot of series at the moment, so I end up watching 4-5 movies a month. Pretty bad, but you do remember the movies. The last 30 days I only got around to watch the new Rambo and Smokin Aces.

If there was a movie that I needed to watch it again, I'd watch it again(in addition to the 4 of that day). It certainly hasn't ruined movies, if anything it's made them better. I feel I can appreciate them more because I can see styles and references is them.

I'm just a guy who loves movies. A lot.

olesmyhero · 7th October 2008, 17:05

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Originally Posted by lao

A friend of mine watch 22 movies during a weekend once. That's a little bit too much.

I wouldn't say that I haven't done that.

lao · 7th October 2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

If there was a movie that I needed to watch it again, I'd watch it again(in addition to the 4 of that day). It certainly hasn't ruined movies, if anything it's made them better. I feel I can appreciate them more because I can see styles and references is them.

I'm just a guy who loves movies. A lot.

Of course it's more fun to watch movies when you've seen alot of them. It's just that maybe watching only one every night would make it a bigger impact on you. When I watched Lost Highway four years ago I couldn't walk through my apartment to the bathroom cos the light switch was too far away.

I just love the feeling of a movie scaring you even more when you write about it afterwards. If I'd put on Big Momma's House II after watching Lost Highway it would completely ruin it for me.

I love movies as well, studied film production for three years and my dream is to write and direct. I just have to get my head out of my arse and start doing stuff instead of slacking and working hours here and there. I spend alot more time on the caf than I do in my couch watching movies, which is kind of sad.

I've watched 1405 movies in my life that I know of, but only 55 this year.

The fact that I came home from asia in the end of april could play a part, but still..

olesmyhero · 7th October 2008, 20:10

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Originally Posted by lao

Of course it's more fun to watch movies when you've seen alot of them. It's just that maybe watching only one every night would make it a bigger impact on you. When I watched Lost Highway four years ago I couldn't walk through my apartment to the bathroom cos the light switch was too far away.

I just love the feeling of a movie scaring you even more when you write about it afterwards. If I'd put on Big Momma's House II after watching Lost Highway it would completely ruin it for me.

I love movies as well, studied film production for three years and my dream is to write and direct. I just have to get my head out of my arse and start doing stuff instead of slacking and working hours here and there. I spend alot more time on the caf than I do in my couch watching movies, which is kind of sad.

I've watched 1405 movies in my life that I know of, but only 55 this year.

The fact that I came home from asia in the end of april could play a part, but still..

Usually the movies I watch during a day are of the same genre.

mehro · 8th October 2008, 04:32

Diving Bell and the Butterfly - Excellent. Watch it.

olesmyhero · 8th October 2008, 16:26

Ratcatcher. Good little film. Worth a watch.

Decotron · 8th October 2008, 16:36

Righteous Kill - 5.5/10 pretty shite
Amores Perros - 8.5/10 Great movie 3rd time seeing it aswell

Alex · 8th October 2008, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Giggsy PO

3:10 - to Yuma

I am not a big fan of westerns, but great performances by Crowe and Bale made it a really enjoyable event. Obviously they gayed the ending.

Original was better

olesmyhero · 8th October 2008, 21:26

The Heroic Duo. A bit crap really. Absurd storyline.

Makki · 8th October 2008, 22:46

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The Assassination of Jesse James - fucking excellent, one of Pitt's better performances and Affleck is class; excellent story as well

Never thought I'd see those words in the same sentence.

Saw 'The life of David Gale' today, with Kevin Spacey as David Gale, a man who's been sentenced to death but been working against the death sentence for a very long time.

8.5/10, see it!

lao · 9th October 2008, 00:14

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Never thought I'd see those words in the same sentence.

Saw 'The life of David Gale' today, with Kevin Spacey as David Gale, a man who's been sentenced to death but been working against the death sentence for a very long time.

8.5/10, see it!

It has struck me as quite average from reading about it, but I haven't seen more than the toilet sex scene with Rhona Mitra.

R.Nilsson7 · 9th October 2008, 00:14

Boy A

A powerful film about a guy who gets released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child.

8/10

lao · 9th October 2008, 00:17

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Boy A

A powerful film about a guy who gets released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child.

8/10

IMDb

Plot:

The story of a young ex-con Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child.

R.Nilsson7 · 9th October 2008, 00:19

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IMDb

Plot:

The story of a young ex-con Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child.

Yes, i couldnt bother write something myself.

Giggsy PO · 9th October 2008, 08:17

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Originally Posted by Alex

Original was better

And that is? Fort Yuma (55)? I might give it a try to compare.

Spoonatov · 9th October 2008, 15:36

Horton Hears A Who - Fuck off. Religious bellends.

That is all.

Wibble · 10th October 2008, 13:26

The Savages If you like great acting and don't demand Die Hard levels of action then you will love this film. Hard to describe without spoiling the film but if you liked 3 Colours Blue then you will like this.9/10

mehro · 10th October 2008, 15:19

Yeah, was a pretty good movie. Great acting by the Hoffman and Linney.

mehro · 10th October 2008, 15:23

Finally saw Key Largo last night. Another fine performance from Bogart but Edward Robinson was the real stand out actor in the movie. He was excellent in Double Indemnity was well.

6th October 2008, 23:19	#6041 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Smart People. It's supposed to be one of those engaging, thought provoking indie films. What it is a generic piece of filmmaking that doesn't lead to much with some subpar writing and directing. The only bright spot was Thomas Haden Church. It reminded me of The Savages, which I also did not care for.

7th October 2008, 08:36	#6042 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	3:10 - to Yuma I am not a big fan of westerns, but great performances by Crowe and Bale made it a really enjoyable event. Obviously they gayed the ending.

7th October 2008, 15:10	#6043 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Baby Mama. Another one I had to watch because of the missus and her sister. There were some funny parts and Tina Fey and Amy Pohler are a good onscreen duo, but there's really nothing special in it.

7th October 2008, 15:31	#6045 (permalink)
MancFanFromManc Red Rascal Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Was in the Nou Camp, and was in Moscow... Anyone for Rome :-) ?? Posts: 5,958	40 Year Old Virgin 7/10 (very funny) Into The Wild 6/10 (tells a good story) 10,000BC 2/10 (takes an hour to get going. Decent ending, but too slow in the build up) Rambo 7/10 (tremendous) Sweenty Todd 7/10 (not big fan of muscials but its very well done) The Good Shepherd 0.5 / 10 (and I'm normally a Matt Damian fan) Planes Trains and Automobiles 9.8 / 10 (classic. VERY funny)

8th October 2008, 04:32	#6055 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Diving Bell and the Butterfly - Excellent. Watch it.

8th October 2008, 16:26	#6056 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Ratcatcher. Good little film. Worth a watch.

8th October 2008, 16:36	#6057 (permalink)
Decotron Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: So near I can smell it..... Posts: 2,958	Righteous Kill - 5.5/10 pretty shite Amores Perros - 8.5/10 Great movie 3rd time seeing it aswell

8th October 2008, 21:26	#6059 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	The Heroic Duo. A bit crap really. Absurd storyline.

9th October 2008, 00:14	#6062 (permalink)
R.Nilsson7 First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dimitar Berbatov's balcony Posts: 6,380	Boy A A powerful film about a guy who gets released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child. 8/10

9th October 2008, 15:36	#6066 (permalink)
Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	Horton Hears A Who - Fuck off. Religious bellends. That is all.

10th October 2008, 13:26	#6067 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	The Savages If you like great acting and don't demand Die Hard levels of action then you will love this film. Hard to describe without spoiling the film but if you liked 3 Colours Blue then you will like this.9/10

10th October 2008, 15:19	#6068 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Yeah, was a pretty good movie. Great acting by the Hoffman and Linney.

10th October 2008, 15:23	#6069 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Finally saw Key Largo last night. Another fine performance from Bogart but Edward Robinson was the real stand out actor in the movie. He was excellent in Double Indemnity was well.