The Redcafe Movie review thread

golden_blunder · 25th May 2007, 00:06

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Originally Posted by Wonder Pigeon

I've never understood what exactly was so impressive about the Spartan-Persian war story.
300 men fight 1 million men and they're all killed.Which is exactly what you'd expect to happen.

cinc · 27th May 2007, 11:32

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Originally Posted by DanNistelrooy

Went to see Pirates of the Carribean today. Was quite good, but very slow to start with. Really got going towards the end and Keira Knightly was nice.
7/8 out of 10

If it wasn't for Depp and Rush, I would have given this film 1/10. With them, its 3.5/10.

Won't watch the fourth one if it happens.

golden_blunder · 28th May 2007, 23:38

Reno911

Reno police dept have to police the city of miami after a terrorist incident leaves the city with no police. Problem is..Reno PD is full of the stupidist fuckers ever to wear a badge.

Rating 8 out of 10. The main character reminded me of David Brent, but with a police badge. Very funny in places.

Wibble · 29th May 2007, 00:37

Finding Neverland I saw this on TV last week as family suitable fare. I expected to be bored stupid but it was actually worth watching. Excellent acting and a plot that kept you interested through to the end. Even my 8 year old wasn't bored. depp as JM Barrie was particularly good. 7.5/10

air_mood · 29th May 2007, 02:27

Just saw quite a few movies this past few days. Blood Diamond and The Departed was excellent although the ending for The Departed kinda sucked.

Saw Shrek 3 and Blades of Glory as well. Found some good copies off demonoid. I'd say Shrek 3 was not as good as 1 or 2, but still a good watch. I'll give it a 7/10. Blades of Glory was alright, good for some laughs as well. I'd give it a 6/10.

Spoonatov · 29th May 2007, 11:32

Watched Science of Sleep last night, well 98% of it. . . till the cunting DVD started to play games. Anyhow, I really enjoyed it. Not sure if it's by one of the Kaufman brothers, but it may as well been. . . very similar style. (just checked, it's written and directed by Gondry, co wrote Eternal Sunshine with Kaufman). Some may not like the surreal style of the film, though. . . I guess it comes down to taste.

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 15:53

Watched, The Conversation, last night. Great cast inc Gene Hackman, Harrison Ford. . .and John Cazele(who's never been in a shit film!) and it was directed by Coppola. In short the film was about a surveillance expert who gets a gilt trip.

Overall, very good film and very creep in parts.

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:06

Might watch Hana-Bi tonight.

cinc · 30th May 2007, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Might watch Hana-Bi tonight.

That's a good choice.

mehro · 30th May 2007, 17:18

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Watched, The Conversation, last night. Great cast inc Gene Hackman, Harrison Ford. . .and John Cazele(who's never been in a shit film!) and it was directed by Coppola. In short the film was about a surveillance expert who gets a gilt trip.

Overall, very good film and very creep in parts.

I love that movie and yes, John Cazele, did some amazing movies in his short career. Actually he did only 6 I think. Godfather I&II, Dog day Afternoon, The COnversation, The Deer Hunter and The American Way.

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:21

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Originally Posted by mehro

I love that movie and yes, John Cazele, did some amazing movies in his short career. Actually he did only 6 I think. Godfather I&II, Dog day Afternoon, The COnversation, The Deer Hunter and The American Way.

I think all his films have been nominated for the best picture award(oscar). Amazing really.

mehro · 30th May 2007, 17:26

Yes, all five were nominated for multiple oscars. The American Way was a 10 min short film.

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:29

Have you seen Come and See? My get it on DVD. . . not seen it yet.

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:31

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Originally Posted by cinc

That's a good choice.

Good good.

Anymore, I should check out then?

mehro · 30th May 2007, 17:31

It's on my rental list. I'll bump it up by a few spots. Am finally gonna watch Pan's Labyrinth tonight.

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:33

Pan's? I downloaded that a bit ago. Not seen it yet. Play's got Come and See on for 13 quid. . . and it's out of stock.

mehro · 30th May 2007, 17:37

I was waiting for Pan's to come out on DVD. Also have The Cranes are Flying and Some like it Hot coming in the mail. Need to update my Blockbuster rental list soon.

So you just buy movies straight? Don't rent them?

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:40

Well, I love collecting DVDs, thing is, though, I've downloaded loads over the last few months. But you can't beat original DVDs, better sound and picture. I'm going to draw a list of ten to buy over the course of the week.

mehro · 30th May 2007, 17:42

Get The Big Sleep. It's a must have and I remember you mentioned that you haven't seen it.

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:44

Noted. Anymore? This way, I can keep track of the recommendations.

mehro · 30th May 2007, 17:47

Some that I have mentioned before I think:
In America
Ponette
A Friend like Harry

Spoonatov · 30th May 2007, 17:50

Ran? have you seen it?

mehro · 30th May 2007, 18:02

I've seen Ran. There was one annoying character in that movie, The Jester, that pissed the fuck out of me. Not as good as Seven Samurai.

cinc · 30th May 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Good good.

Anymore, I should check out then?

From Takeshi? Most are good and 'Dolls' and 'Brother' are truely great IMO. If you look for japanese movies than all the Kurosawa films are fantastic, and you cant go wrong with any Oshima flick either.

cinc · 30th May 2007, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Ran? have you seen it?

Ran is a nice adaptation, but while still great, it is one of the slighly lesser films of Kurosawa.

Shotgun raisin · 30th May 2007, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Noted. Anymore? This way, I can keep track of the recommendations.

A few of the films you've mentioned were on my list of favourite movies. There are a few martial arts films in there as well, so if if you don't like that genre, you might wanna give those a miss. Also, if you don't mind a bit of Japanese animation, you could try Grave of the Fireflies.

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Originally Posted by cinc

Ran is a nice adaptation, but while still great, it is one of the slighly lesser films of Kurosawa.

I think it's one of his best to be honest.

Wonder Pigeon · 31st May 2007, 09:02

Saw the new Pirates film the other day.It was less shit than I thought it was going to be, but too long, bit hard to follow and wasn't as good as the first.

Arghh.

cinc · 31st May 2007, 09:44

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Originally Posted by Shotgun raisin

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I think it's one of his best to be honest.

Yeah, lots of people think that.

I'm more fond of his earlier work.

cinc · 31st May 2007, 09:46

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Might watch Hana-Bi tonight.

Have you watched it?

Wibble · 31st May 2007, 11:13

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Originally Posted by mehro

Some that I have mentioned before I think:
In America

What a great film.

Spoonatov · 31st May 2007, 11:53

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Originally Posted by cinc

Have you watched it?

Yes, beautiful film. . . bit tough to watch when you're half a sleep though, but I really enjoyed it. By the way, why did his partner paint flowers???

28th May 2007, 23:38	#843 (permalink)
golden_blunder Manager Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: In the shadows fighting e-crime Posts: 45,704	Reno911 Reno police dept have to police the city of miami after a terrorist incident leaves the city with no police. Problem is..Reno PD is full of the stupidist fuckers ever to wear a badge. Rating 8 out of 10. The main character reminded me of David Brent, but with a police badge. Very funny in places.

29th May 2007, 00:37	#844 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	Finding Neverland I saw this on TV last week as family suitable fare. I expected to be bored stupid but it was actually worth watching. Excellent acting and a plot that kept you interested through to the end. Even my 8 year old wasn't bored. depp as JM Barrie was particularly good. 7.5/10

29th May 2007, 02:27	#845 (permalink)
air_mood Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,265	Just saw quite a few movies this past few days. Blood Diamond and The Departed was excellent although the ending for The Departed kinda sucked. Saw Shrek 3 and Blades of Glory as well. Found some good copies off demonoid. I'd say Shrek 3 was not as good as 1 or 2, but still a good watch. I'll give it a 7/10. Blades of Glory was alright, good for some laughs as well. I'd give it a 6/10.

29th May 2007, 11:32	#846 (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	Watched Science of Sleep last night, well 98% of it. . . till the cunting DVD started to play games. Anyhow, I really enjoyed it. Not sure if it's by one of the Kaufman brothers, but it may as well been. . . very similar style. (just checked, it's written and directed by Gondry, co wrote Eternal Sunshine with Kaufman). Some may not like the surreal style of the film, though. . . I guess it comes down to taste.

30th May 2007, 15:53	#847 (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	Watched, The Conversation, last night. Great cast inc Gene Hackman, Harrison Ford. . .and John Cazele(who's never been in a shit film!) and it was directed by Coppola. In short the film was about a surveillance expert who gets a gilt trip. Overall, very good film and very creep in parts.

30th May 2007, 17:06	#848 (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	Might watch Hana-Bi tonight.

30th May 2007, 17:26	#852 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Yes, all five were nominated for multiple oscars. The American Way was a 10 min short film.

30th May 2007, 17:29	#853 (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	Have you seen Come and See? My get it on DVD. . . not seen it yet.

30th May 2007, 17:31	#855 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	It's on my rental list. I'll bump it up by a few spots. Am finally gonna watch Pan's Labyrinth tonight.

30th May 2007, 17:33	#856 (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	Pan's? I downloaded that a bit ago. Not seen it yet. Play's got Come and See on for 13 quid. . . and it's out of stock.

30th May 2007, 17:37	#857 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I was waiting for Pan's to come out on DVD. Also have The Cranes are Flying and Some like it Hot coming in the mail. Need to update my Blockbuster rental list soon. So you just buy movies straight? Don't rent them?

30th May 2007, 17:40	#858 (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	Well, I love collecting DVDs, thing is, though, I've downloaded loads over the last few months. But you can't beat original DVDs, better sound and picture. I'm going to draw a list of ten to buy over the course of the week.

30th May 2007, 17:42	#859 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Get The Big Sleep. It's a must have and I remember you mentioned that you haven't seen it.

30th May 2007, 17:44	#860 (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	Noted. Anymore? This way, I can keep track of the recommendations.

30th May 2007, 17:47	#861 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Some that I have mentioned before I think: In America Ponette A Friend like Harry

30th May 2007, 17:50	#862 (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	Ran? have you seen it?

30th May 2007, 18:02	#863 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I've seen Ran. There was one annoying character in that movie, The Jester, that pissed the fuck out of me. Not as good as Seven Samurai.

31st May 2007, 09:02	#867 (permalink)
Wonder Pigeon Pooping on people Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: LukeDunneComics Posts: 8,147	Saw the new Pirates film the other day.It was less shit than I thought it was going to be, but too long, bit hard to follow and wasn't as good as the first. Arghh.