The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spoonatov · 22nd June 2007, 12:22

Ordered 'Persona'.

Fuck! stop, Spoony. . . you've got enough films.

Stop, just stop.

Melbourne Red · 22nd June 2007, 13:41

I think I bought Persona with around a million other DVD's last time I was in Bangladesh.

I may dig it out if it's worth watching.

I've been spending my spare time reading recently, but I think I'll watch Irreversible soon.

Wibble · 22nd June 2007, 15:01

The Good Shepard I suspect that this film will be too slow for most people under 35. Stylishly directed by DiNero in a way that reminds you of Godfather 2. The acting is dry but top notch (with the exception of Angelina Jolle who is rubbish and almost spoils the film) reflecting the era it represents. My film of the year. 9/10

RedNome · 22nd June 2007, 15:04

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Originally Posted by Melbourne Red

I think I bought Persona with around a million other DVD's last time I was in Bangladesh.

I may dig it out if it's worth watching.

I've been spending my spare time reading recently, but I think I'll watch Irreversible soon.

That is one fucked up/great film, not sure which really.

Spammy · 22nd June 2007, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Wibble

The Good Shepard I suspect that this film will be too slow for most people under 35. Stylishly directed by DiNero in a way that reminds you of Godfather 2. The acting is dry but top notch (with the exception of Angelina Jolle who is rubbish and almost spoils the film) reflecting the era it represents. My film of the year. 9/10

I've had this for a while, yet to watch it because of it's length. I keep saving it for a rainy day.

mehro · 22nd June 2007, 15:42

It's raining here now.

Van Piorsing · 22nd June 2007, 15:50

Watched yesterday "Nirvana" with Christopher Lambert.

Surprisingly good cyberpunk movie.

mehro · 22nd June 2007, 15:54

What the hell is cyberpunk? All these new words...

Van Piorsing · 22nd June 2007, 15:58

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Originally Posted by mehro

What the hell is cyberpunk? All these new words...

heh...

Let's say it has many common with Sci-Fi.

Wibble · 22nd June 2007, 16:00

Bladerunner was the first film that I remember as being called Cyberpunk.

Doesn't mean that is was the first one mind.

Wibble · 22nd June 2007, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Spammy

I've had this for a while, yet to watch it because of it's length. I keep saving it for a rainy day.

Try to watch it in one sitting. It won't benefit from stopping and starting.

Van Piorsing · 22nd June 2007, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Wibble

Bladerunner was the first film that I remember as being called Cyberpunk.

Doesn't mean that is was the first one mind.

Yup, Blade Runner was cyberpunk.

One of the best films I ever watched.

Spammy · 22nd June 2007, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Wibble

Try to watch it in one sitting. It won't benefit from stopping and starting.

Personally, I would never insult even the shittest film by watching it in parts.

When I watch a film, I have to give it my full attention, as if it was in the cinema.

Spoonatov · 22nd June 2007, 16:36

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Originally Posted by mehro

What the hell is cyberpunk? All these new words...

Basically, a hi-tech, yet dystopian future. Blade Runner is cyberpunk. And it's so sexy.

Spoonatov · 22nd June 2007, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Wibble

Bladerunner was the first film that I remember as being called Cyberpunk.

Doesn't mean that is was the first one mind.

I think Metropolis is cyperpunk too. Not seen it mind.

Spoonatov · 22nd June 2007, 16:50

That said, I think Blade Runner defined how cyberpunk should look like.

narnar · 22nd June 2007, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Wibble

The Good Shepard I suspect that this film will be too slow for most people under 35. Stylishly directed by DiNero in a way that reminds you of Godfather 2. The acting is dry but top notch (with the exception of Angelina Jolle who is rubbish and almost spoils the film) reflecting the era it represents. My film of the year. 9/10

I'm under 35, and enjoyed this film. Was very interesting I thought.

cinc · 22nd June 2007, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I think Metropolis is cyperpunk too. Not seen it mind.

I don't think so. Cyberpunk is a the future shown from a low angle. But that's not really worth arguing about

Huseyin10 · 22nd June 2007, 18:26

Watched Bullet Boy and Life & Lyrics the other day.

6.5/10

Both are worth a watch, me reckons.

Spoonatov · 22nd June 2007, 20:18

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Originally Posted by cinc

I don't think so. Cyberpunk is a the future shown from a low angle. But that's not really worth arguing about

Well, I've not seen it. . . and I presumed it had a dystopian setting, for some reason.

mehro · 23rd June 2007, 07:28

Breach: Extremely average. Avoid.

Wibble · 23rd June 2007, 07:39

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Originally Posted by narnar1369

I'm under 35, and enjoyed this film. Was very interesting I thought.

All I really meant is that the pace of films had increased significantly over the years. Just watch the action films of the 80's and they are far slower than the modern equivalent.

The trouble with slow paced movies is that you need dark quite rooms and enoght time to be relaxed enough to sink into them. Two of my all time favorite movies are adistinctly slow - Godfather II and Three Colours Blue.

Spoonatov · 23rd June 2007, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Wibble

All I really meant is that the pace of films had increased significantly over the years. Just watch the action films of the 80's and they are far slower than the modern equivalent.

The trouble with slow paced movies is that you need dark quite rooms and enoght time to be relaxed enough to sink into them. Two of my all time favorite movies are adistinctly slow - Godfather II and Three Colours Blue.

This sounds silly, but I can't watch films that are too action packed. I get bored. I love the less is more approach, overall. Although, would you say the Godfather was actually that slow? Had a lot of dialogue and a plot, which sucked you in. Blue I think is a much better example.(great film, as well)

Watched V for Vendetta last night, not exactly subtle with it's message, but I liked it. Decent entertainment.

ps Have seen the on screen adaption of 1984, Wibbs??

olesmyhero · 24th June 2007, 02:54

Gone In Sixty Seconds(original). Fuck the first half of this movie, the second half is what the film was for. A 40 minute car chase scene, may seem a bit too long, but it isn't. Good chase, crap everything else.

cinc · 24th June 2007, 06:44

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Originally Posted by Spoony

This sounds silly, but I can't watch films that are too action packed. I get bored. I love the less is more approach, overall. Although, would you say the Godfather was actually that slow? Had a lot of dialogue and a plot, which sucked you in. Blue I think is a much better example.(great film, as well)

Watched V for Vendetta last night, not exactly subtle with it's message, but I liked it. Decent entertainment.

ps Have seen the on screen adaption of 1984, Wibbs??

V for Vendetta started out interesting, but the ending of it was so unbelievably bad, it killed off the whole movie for me.

1984(the John Hurt version) is a very decent, yet very straightforward adaptation.

Spoonatov · 24th June 2007, 11:32

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Originally Posted by cinc

V for Vendetta started out interesting, but the ending of it was so unbelievably bad, it killed off the whole movie for me.

1984(the John Hurt version) is a very decent, yet very straightforward adaptation.

Yes, it was very good.

Watched The Innocents yesterday(1961). I really enjoyed it, although, I wished it would've been a bit more ambiguous(to the viewer).

Instant Karma · 24th June 2007, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Wibble

The Good Shepard I suspect that this film will be too slow for most people under 35. Stylishly directed by DiNero in a way that reminds you of Godfather 2. The acting is dry but top notch (with the exception of Angelina Jolle who is rubbish and almost spoils the film) reflecting the era it represents. My film of the year. 9/10

It was too slow and boring.

mehro · 24th June 2007, 16:40

Aye we got a new forum! Awesome!

crappycraperson · 24th June 2007, 16:56

Copy cats

RedNome · 24th June 2007, 17:09

Well, what a dissapointment, worse than I was expecting too.

What the film should have been - A story about Lecter from young up untill where we found him in Silence of the Lambs.

What we actually got - A revenge film. Bog standard cop-out Hollywood flick with the plot almost entirely focusing on one section of his life and nothing from any further on than his late teens. They'll probably exploit this by making another fill in film in the next two years. This film is basically answering the question of why he is how he is, two fucking hours to explain something that could be told in a few scenes and then on to some more interesting shit. Lazy film.

And, I wasn't convinced by the guy playing Hannibal either, questionable accent and acting.

Conclusion - Could have been so much better. Shite.

5/10

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RedNome Cnut Rating: 9(conservative) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Well, here we are in a room with two manky hookers and a racist dwarf. Posts: 12,853	Hannibal Rising Well, what a dissapointment, worse than I was expecting too. What the film should have been - A story about Lecter from young up untill where we found him in Silence of the Lambs. What we actually got - A revenge film. Bog standard cop-out Hollywood flick with the plot almost entirely focusing on one section of his life and nothing from any further on than his late teens. They'll probably exploit this by making another fill in film in the next two years. This film is basically answering the question of why he is how he is, two fucking hours to explain something that could be told in a few scenes and then on to some more interesting shit. Lazy film. And, I wasn't convinced by the guy playing Hannibal either, questionable accent and acting. Conclusion - Could have been so much better. Shite. 5/10

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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	Ordered 'Persona'. Fuck! stop, Spoony. . . you've got enough films. Stop, just stop.

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Melbourne Red Trannie Lover Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,081	I think I bought Persona with around a million other DVD's last time I was in Bangladesh. I may dig it out if it's worth watching. I've been spending my spare time reading recently, but I think I'll watch Irreversible soon.

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Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	The Good Shepard I suspect that this film will be too slow for most people under 35. Stylishly directed by DiNero in a way that reminds you of Godfather 2. The acting is dry but top notch (with the exception of Angelina Jolle who is rubbish and almost spoils the film) reflecting the era it represents. My film of the year. 9/10

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	It's raining here now.

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Van Piorsing Lost his light sabre Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Polska Posts: 10,019	Watched yesterday "Nirvana" with Christopher Lambert. Surprisingly good cyberpunk movie.

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	What the hell is cyberpunk? All these new words...

22nd June 2007, 16:00	#1210 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	Bladerunner was the first film that I remember as being called Cyberpunk. Doesn't mean that is was the first one mind.

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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	That said, I think Blade Runner defined how cyberpunk should look like.

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Huseyin10 First Team Sub Join Date: May 2004 Location: "I Don't Want To Be Compared To Anyone, I'd Like To Impose My Own Style Of play And Do The Best For Myself And For My Club" - Cristiano Ronaldo Posts: 8,944	Watched Bullet Boy and Life & Lyrics the other day. 6.5/10 Both are worth a watch, me reckons.

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Breach: Extremely average. Avoid.

24th June 2007, 02:54	#1224 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Gone In Sixty Seconds(original). Fuck the first half of this movie, the second half is what the film was for. A 40 minute car chase scene, may seem a bit too long, but it isn't. Good chase, crap everything else.

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mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Aye we got a new forum! Awesome!

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crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,494	Copy cats