The Redcafe Movie review thread

Melbourne Red · 18th December 2006, 16:26

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Originally Posted by reelworld

The Wind that Shakes the Barley

Plot:
Tells a story about two brother, Teddy and Damien who joined the IRA with the aim to free Ireland from British occupation. When the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed (which resulted in RoI as a free state and NI still as part of the British Empire, Teddy thought that it was the best that they can get, while Damien thinks that the treaty was an insult to what they've been fighting for all this time. The two brothers parted ways with tragic consequences.The movie was great, and the ending is heartbreaking.

Rating: 8.5/10

Got rather mawkish at the end.

Plechazunga · 18th December 2006, 16:50

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Originally Posted by SiYuan

City of God..

10/10

Saw that the other day...quite disappointed. I guess it got hyped too much.

Too much of it was just people shooting each other. And the protagonist was a bit of a cypher, I didn't much care what happened to him and he had no major decision to make.

Nicely shot though

Oranje · 18th December 2006, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Spoony

it was awful.

I'm deeply offended. Ah yeah, I thought Memento was rather shit.

Spoonez el Grande · 18th December 2006, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Saw that the other day...quite disappointed. I guess it got hyped too much.

Too much of it was just people shooting each other. And the protagonist was a bit of a cypher, I didn't much care what happened to him and he had no major decision to make.

Nicely shot though

It's good, but yeah vastly overrated.

Spoonez el Grande · 18th December 2006, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Oranje

I'm deeply offended.

Weirdo.

SiYuan · 18th December 2006, 17:07

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Saw that the other day...quite disappointed. I guess it got hyped too much.

Too much of it was just people shooting each other. And the protagonist was a bit of a cypher, I didn't much care what happened to him and he had no major decision to make.

Nicely shot though

I felt it was an overachievement for that amount of budget they were set, and most of the people were hired in the slums rather than professional actors.

noodlehair · 18th December 2006, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Oranje

Equilibrium. Watch it. Good movie. You probably won't like it. So fuck you.

It's rubbish

It's like the Matrix, except with all the good stuff taken out. They even have the main character doing his best impression of Keanu Reeves. Which is really stupid, and ironic, when you think about the part he's supposed to play

MS MSP · 18th December 2006, 19:33

The Pursuit of Happyness.

Saw it over the weekend.

Predictable, but good nonetheless.

7.5 out of 10

Instant Karma · 18th December 2006, 19:56

Plot Will Ferrell is a Nascar champ with his best buddy as his number two driver / wingman. Sacha Baron Cohen, the F1 champ turns up in Nascar and the story is about how Ferrell gets the better off him.

Rating 3/10. Avoid it unless you are a Ferrell fan

Torres_gay_mullet · 18th December 2006, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Instant Karma

Plot Will Ferrell is a Nascar champ with his best buddy as his number two driver / wingman. Sacha Baron Cohen, the F1 champ turns up in Nascar and the story is about how Ferrell gets the better off him.

Rating 3/10. Avoid it unless you are a Ferrell fan

You nuts its funny as fuck. Yes not particulary high brow humour but funny none the less.

I liked it alot.

utdalltheway · 18th December 2006, 20:56

BOWFINGER: with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.

this is about a very low budget movie director in LA (Steve Martin) and how he gets a big shot actor with some mental issues (Eddie Murphy) to act in his new film, without him even knowing it. I especially liked the part when he rounds up his crew in the Californian desert.
7/10.

utdalltheway · 18th December 2006, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Instant Karma

Plot Will Ferrell is a Nascar champ with his best buddy as his number two driver / wingman. Sacha Baron Cohen, the F1 champ turns up in Nascar and the story is about how Ferrell gets the better off him.

Rating 3/10. Avoid it unless you are a Ferrell fan

mildly amusing. some good parts but not half as good as Anchorman. 4/10 for me.

EspadaYdaga · 18th December 2006, 22:09

can't remember the plot or who was in it.

none the less.... brilliant movie

10 / 10

poisson · 18th December 2006, 23:16

DUEL

Plot
some guy gets chased by a truck across an american highway. Thats it!! doesnt sound like much, but trust me, this is one of those movies you stick on, sit back and enjoy.

Rating
9.5/10

poisson · 18th December 2006, 23:26

IRREVERSIBLE

Plot
Unfolding in reverse chronological order, a man teams up with a friend to seek revenge on the rapist who attacked his girlfriend. Very very graphic, including the rape scene which lasts 10minutes, not a movie for all, but a good watch nonetheless.

Rating
7.5/10

Wibble · 18th December 2006, 23:40

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I got Memento first time round. I thought it was excellent.

I suspect that falling asleep for about 20 minutes in the middle didn't aid my comprehension the first time around.

reelworld · 19th December 2006, 02:57

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Originally Posted by utdalltheway

BOWFINGER: with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.

this is about a very low budget movie director in LA (Steve Martin) and how he gets a big shot actor with some mental issues (Eddie Murphy) to act in his new film, without him even knowing it. I especially liked the part when he rounds up his crew in the Californian desert.
7/10.

My favorite part is when Heather Graham sleeps with just about everyone on the crew to get bigger part in the movie

Melbourne Red · 19th December 2006, 02:58

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Originally Posted by utdalltheway

BOWFINGER: with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.

this is about a very low budget movie director in LA (Steve Martin) and how he gets a big shot actor with some mental issues (Eddie Murphy) to act in his new film, without him even knowing it. I especially liked the part when he rounds up his crew in the Californian desert.
7/10.

I thought it had massive potential but it descended into farce after a while.

Spammy · 19th December 2006, 11:44

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Originally Posted by poisson

DUEL

Plot
some guy gets chased by a truck across an american highway. Thats it!! doesnt sound like much, but trust me, this is one of those movies you stick on, sit back and enjoy.

Rating
9.5/10

Ahh Spielbergs directorial debut, and a classic, really good film.

Oh and Melbourne Red ~

What were those Vegetarian gimps up to?

Can't remember what they were called, but because there was no meat and vegetables were being used as currency they were revolutionaries or vegetable terrorists, but their specific policies are evading my memory. Can't remember the specific reason they went to that appartment building either, like whether they went to stop the butcher guy or what, but they ended up helping the clown and the daughter. I know I've been a great help with my amazing memory, no need to thank me

Melbourne Red · 19th December 2006, 11:49

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Originally Posted by poisson

DUEL

Plot
some guy gets chased by a truck across an american highway. Thats it!! doesnt sound like much, but trust me, this is one of those movies you stick on, sit back and enjoy.

Rating
9.5/10

I watched that in a secondary school media class. I remember being slightly bored at the time, but looking back it was brilliantly made.

Melbourne Red · 19th December 2006, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Spammy

Can't remember what they were called, but because there was no meat and vegetables were being used as currency they were revolutionaries or vegetable terrorists, but their specific policies are evading my memory. Can't remember the specific reason they went to that appartment building either, like whether they went to stop the butcher guy or what, but they ended up helping the clown and the daughter. I know I've been a great help with my amazing memory, no need to thank me

Heh, yes mate. That was the extent of my understanding.

Plechazunga · 19th December 2006, 11:52

Duel is a class film

Zoolander
Dodgeball
Anchorman
About 5 others of this ilk

Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson and others team up with some of the laziest, most complacent screenwriters on the planet to create about 8 films which should be brilliant, but in fact are formulaic, largely unfunny, and shit.

noodlehair · 19th December 2006, 12:00

I actually thought Anchorman was better than the others of those I've seen, upon watching it again

But yeah, and Vince Vaughn is especially irritating

Melbourne Red · 19th December 2006, 12:00

Personally, I love lamp.

ciderman9000000 · 19th December 2006, 12:42

THE LAST VALLEY [1971]

Plot - When a band of viscious German mercenaries led by Micheal Caine stumble upon an idyllic valley of farmers and peasants hidden away from the waring nations in Europe during the 30 years war, it is up to wandering teacher Omar Sharif to mediate between the soldiers, who decide to stay for the winter, and the villagers. The Last Valley is a brutal tale of politics and religion set 400 years ago but still relevent today.

Rating - Not many will have heard of this film but it's well worth watching, classic Caine, 9/10

Plechazunga · 19th December 2006, 12:43

Michael Caine is a poor actor

ciderman9000000 · 19th December 2006, 12:43

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

Michael Caine is a poor actor

lol, are you serious?

Spoonez el Grande · 19th December 2006, 12:44

Owen Wilson and Ben fucking Stiller.

I hate them.

Plechazunga · 19th December 2006, 12:51

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Originally Posted by noodlehair

I actually thought Anchorman was better than the others of those I've seen, upon watching it again

Agreed...Anchorman is nearly not shit

They all have one brilliant moment...

Zoolander: "what is this, a day-care centre for ants?"

Dodgeball: "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball"

Anchorman: the inter-news-teams fight

Anchorman had a couple more. Unfortunately, they're always surrounded by lines you can predict 20 seconds before they come, lots of mugging that's meant to be funny in a "goofball" way, and paper-thin characters

Cnuts

utdalltheway · 19th December 2006, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Melbourne Red

I thought it had massive potential but it descended into farce after a while.

cmon now, you know Steve Martins films. remember LA Story? that was never going to be good but still had its moments. 4/10.

Roxanne: again had some funny moments but overall is fantasy land. 5/10.
Planes, Trains &

18th December 2006, 19:33	#88 (permalink)
MS MSP Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,047	The Pursuit of Happyness. Saw it over the weekend. Predictable, but good nonetheless. 7.5 out of 10

18th December 2006, 19:56	#89 (permalink)
Instant Karma Closet Gooner Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a galaxy far far away Posts: 4,598	Plot Will Ferrell is a Nascar champ with his best buddy as his number two driver / wingman. Sacha Baron Cohen, the F1 champ turns up in Nascar and the story is about how Ferrell gets the better off him. Rating 3/10. Avoid it unless you are a Ferrell fan

18th December 2006, 20:56	#91 (permalink)
utdalltheway First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: USA (orig. Cobh) Posts: 5,693	BOWFINGER: with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy. this is about a very low budget movie director in LA (Steve Martin) and how he gets a big shot actor with some mental issues (Eddie Murphy) to act in his new film, without him even knowing it. I especially liked the part when he rounds up his crew in the Californian desert. 7/10.

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EspadaYdaga Inbred Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wu Dang mountain Posts: 8,044	can't remember the plot or who was in it. none the less.... brilliant movie 10 / 10

18th December 2006, 23:16	#94 (permalink)
poisson running through your veins Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 3,018	DUEL Plot some guy gets chased by a truck across an american highway. Thats it!! doesnt sound like much, but trust me, this is one of those movies you stick on, sit back and enjoy. Rating 9.5/10

18th December 2006, 23:26	#95 (permalink)
poisson running through your veins Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 3,018	IRREVERSIBLE Plot Unfolding in reverse chronological order, a man teams up with a friend to seek revenge on the rapist who attacked his girlfriend. Very very graphic, including the rape scene which lasts 10minutes, not a movie for all, but a good watch nonetheless. Rating 7.5/10

19th December 2006, 11:52	#102 (permalink)
Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: My enthusiasm is the same. I love this club. It is not about brochures. Posts: 49,334	Duel is a class film Zoolander Dodgeball Anchorman About 5 others of this ilk Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson and others team up with some of the laziest, most complacent screenwriters on the planet to create about 8 films which should be brilliant, but in fact are formulaic, largely unfunny, and shit.

19th December 2006, 12:00	#103 (permalink)
noodlehair Can't drive! Can't text! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 29,202	I actually thought Anchorman was better than the others of those I've seen, upon watching it again But yeah, and Vince Vaughn is especially irritating

19th December 2006, 12:00	#104 (permalink)
Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,824	Personally, I love lamp.

19th December 2006, 12:42	#105 (permalink)
ciderman9000000 Off his rocker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KRAP Posts: 6,509	THE LAST VALLEY [1971] Plot - When a band of viscious German mercenaries led by Micheal Caine stumble upon an idyllic valley of farmers and peasants hidden away from the waring nations in Europe during the 30 years war, it is up to wandering teacher Omar Sharif to mediate between the soldiers, who decide to stay for the winter, and the villagers. The Last Valley is a brutal tale of politics and religion set 400 years ago but still relevent today. Rating - Not many will have heard of this film but it's well worth watching, classic Caine, 9/10

19th December 2006, 12:43	#106 (permalink)
Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: My enthusiasm is the same. I love this club. It is not about brochures. Posts: 49,334	Michael Caine is a poor actor

19th December 2006, 12:44	#108 (permalink)
Spoonez el Grande El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 23,986	Owen Wilson and Ben fucking Stiller. I hate them.