The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spammy · 15th July 2007, 20:12

Aronofsky knows how to structure, pace and shoot beautifully. I'll watch it when I get it and decide how I feel about all the other stuff, it could be a while before I get it mind.

Re the soundtrack, was it done by the orchestra he always uses? If so what the fuck is their name as I've forgotten it?

Spoonatov · 15th July 2007, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Spammy

Aronofsky knows how to structure, pace and shoot beautifully.

It was well done. Very stylish. Which what I mean when I said 'hip MTV music video'.

Spammy · 15th July 2007, 20:16

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It was well done. Very stylish. Which what I mean when I said 'hip MTV music video'.

I thought that was an insult.

crappycraperson · 15th July 2007, 20:20

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Nah, it was rubbish. And like I said, it manipulates the viewer's emotions far too much, much like Green Mile. As I said, cheap. This may surprise you, but people do enjoy taking drugs. . . the problem with this film is that it's very blinkered. And addiction's a very bad thing. . . most addicts feel like like shit after taking or doing something they're addicted to. The film showed none of this, and it's clear he's go no idea what he's talking about. People who haven't taken drugs loved this film. People with experience of it, hated it. That tells me a lot. Sure, show it to schoolkids. But any adult with an ounce of intelligence, will see that film for what it is. . .

This reminds of the time when Slabber rate apocalypse now as a shite movie.

Spoonatov · 15th July 2007, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Spammy

I thought that was an insult.

Truth is, you were right. But it was stylish as well.

Watch it. If you like your films full of absolutes, hyperbole and an MTV style presentation, you'll love it.

Spammy · 15th July 2007, 20:23

Aronofsky seems to divide opinions like Marmite.

Salvation · 15th July 2007, 20:25

Anyone who doesn't rate Apocalypse Now should be banned from watching movies

Spoons is largely right about the drugs addiction thing Crapp. Jennifer Connoley's arse should've won Best Supporting Actress

Spoonatov · 15th July 2007, 20:26

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Originally Posted by Spammy

Aronofsky seems to divide opinions like Marmite.

I liked PI(saw it years ago, though). I've not seen The Fountain, though.

Oh I watched Tape the other day. Really enjoyed it.

Spoonatov · 15th July 2007, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Salvation

Anyone who doesn't rate Apocalypse Now should be banned from watching movies

Watch it whilst stoned. It's amazing. In fact, it takes a whole new dimension.

Salvation · 15th July 2007, 20:29

Saw Full Metal jacket again yesterday. The second half isn't close to being as good as the first. Have to watch more of Kubrick's works, although finding a pig that flies is easier than finding old movies in here

I have The Pianist and Citizen Kane on hand. Which one should I go with?

Spoonatov · 15th July 2007, 20:31

The Pianist. Not seen Citizen Kane since I was a kid. Will check it out again.

Spammy · 15th July 2007, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I liked PI(saw it years ago, though). I've not seen The Fountain, though.

Oh I watched Tape the other day. Really enjoyed it.

The Fountain is a prime example really. Amazingly shot, really fucking beautiful to watch. Even Hugh Jackman comes up smelling of roses. But it dwells on it's point for far too long really, over-emphasis basically stops it from being an amazing film.

Salvation · 15th July 2007, 20:35

Pianist it is. My first of Polanski's work

crappycraperson · 15th July 2007, 20:37

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Originally Posted by Spammy

The Fountain is a prime example really. Amazingly shot, really fucking beautiful to watch. Even Hugh Jackman comes up smelling of roses. But it dwells on it's point for far too long really, over-emphasis basically stops it from being an amazing film.

I didn't like Fountain at all.

Spammy · 15th July 2007, 20:39

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

I didn't like Fountain at all.

I really enjoyed it, but if someone asked me if it was good, I'd say yes and no.

Spoonatov · 15th July 2007, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Salvation

Pianist it is. My first of Polanski's work

I might watch Repulsion tonight.

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Originally Posted by Spammy

The Fountain is a prime example really. Amazingly shot, really fucking beautiful to watch. Even Hugh Jackman comes up smelling of roses. But it dwells on it's point for far too long really, over-emphasis basically stops it from being an amazing film.

Well, I saw 20 minutes of The Fountain, and actually got into it, but wasn't able to watch it all, for whatever reason. I'll see it again, sometime next week.

mehro · 15th July 2007, 20:48

The Fountain is one of those movies that you need to watch a second time.

Salv, you should be able to find Kubrick's movies online without too much trouble. Dr. Strangelove, The Killing, Paths of Glory are all brilliant.

crappycraperson · 15th July 2007, 21:02

Dr Strangelove could possibly me fav movie of all time. I am addicted to watching it again and again.

noodlehair · 15th July 2007, 21:29

I crush your tiny head

Salvation · 15th July 2007, 21:35

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Originally Posted by mehro

The Fountain is one of those movies that you need to watch a second time.

Salv, you should be able to find Kubrick's movies online without too much trouble. Dr. Strangelove, The Killing, Paths of Glory are all brilliant.

Yup. Torrents are my only saving grace. Even that comes with a stumbling block, i.e my snail-like 64 Kbps server. I'm shifting to a new connection which gives me access to the LAN and hence all the recent movies

Thankfully, with my increasing film addiction rubbing off onto a few of my mates along with a mutual interest I can also get a few more rarities. I'd be getting Gone With The Wind and Casablanca in a week's time. And Psycho

Salvation · 15th July 2007, 21:41

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I crush your tiny head

How was your Metallica concert cockbreath?

noodlehair · 15th July 2007, 22:15

Surprisingly uncrap

Except for "Mastadon", who were really crap

Salvation · 15th July 2007, 22:29

Haven't heard Mastadon myself. Did you go to the one where they played Enter Sandman, Sad But True and Nothing Else Matters?

You still hate them right?

noodlehair · 15th July 2007, 22:34

Eh?

Yeah, I think they played all of those. It wasn't Live Earth, it was the night after. They were on for about two hours. I don't really hate them, as such, and they put on a pretty good show.

It finished at about ten, and the last train back from Fenchurch Street, to anywhere near where we live, was at 10:40. For some reason, I was the only one who seemed in anyway concerned by this.

Salvation · 15th July 2007, 22:42

I quoted those from an article I read in a local newspaper

Atleast there wasn't much to complain about the concert, which, before you went had the most scope of

Spammy · 15th July 2007, 22:48

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Originally Posted by noodlehair

Surprisingly uncrap

Except for "Mastadon", who were really crap

You saw Mastodon?

Salvation · 16th July 2007, 00:17

Pianist I really liked. Very well made movie on an overall basis. Richly deserved on its praise

The Poland situation of the war has been portrayed in Schindler's List so well that it remains a cliche for any movie trying to base its story on it. The Pianist had to carve its niche by telling the personal tale of Władek Szpilman and that it does with great exception

Spammy · 16th July 2007, 01:15

Smokin' Aces.

Load of shit. Must stop watching awful films.

noodlehair · 16th July 2007, 08:02

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You saw Mastodon?

Yeah. They were shit

I'll post a review of Transformers in a minute

noodlehair - reviewer of deep films

noodlehair · 16th July 2007, 08:12

Transformers

You can't really go wrong with a film about giant robots, who have a tendancy to go around blowing stuff up. doubly so when they can also change into fast cars, jets, and other cool stuff (Or in one case, a crappy looking blue truck). It was entertaining enough, and didn't try to pretend it wasn't silly.

Pros;
- It's a film about giant robots blowing up stuff
- Will Smith isn't in it this time
- explosions, pointless clips of people hurrying about at the Pentagon, a room full of computers with a giant screen at the front, which suddenly stops working - All the usual stuff

Cons;
- The non-evil transformers would be better placed in a disney film; "we must protect the humans", "I will sacrifice myself to save the humans", "there was no way to free bumblebee without harming the humans", "I wish to stay with the boy" - gayers
- During the final fight sequence, I was having major problems in telling who was who, and eventualy gave up
- You get the feeling this could have been so much cooler

7/10 - not crap

15th July 2007, 20:12	#1641 (permalink)
Spammy IQ of 18.5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'm going to make this pencil...disappear... Posts: 12,690	Aronofsky knows how to structure, pace and shoot beautifully. I'll watch it when I get it and decide how I feel about all the other stuff, it could be a while before I get it mind. Re the soundtrack, was it done by the orchestra he always uses? If so what the fuck is their name as I've forgotten it?

15th July 2007, 20:23	#1646 (permalink)
Spammy IQ of 18.5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'm going to make this pencil...disappear... Posts: 12,690	Aronofsky seems to divide opinions like Marmite.

15th July 2007, 20:25	#1647 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Anyone who doesn't rate Apocalypse Now should be banned from watching movies Spoons is largely right about the drugs addiction thing Crapp. Jennifer Connoley's arse should've won Best Supporting Actress

15th July 2007, 20:29	#1650 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Saw Full Metal jacket again yesterday. The second half isn't close to being as good as the first. Have to watch more of Kubrick's works, although finding a pig that flies is easier than finding old movies in here I have The Pianist and Citizen Kane on hand. Which one should I go with?

15th July 2007, 20:31	#1651 (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	The Pianist. Not seen Citizen Kane since I was a kid. Will check it out again.

15th July 2007, 20:35	#1653 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Pianist it is. My first of Polanski's work

15th July 2007, 20:48	#1657 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	The Fountain is one of those movies that you need to watch a second time. Salv, you should be able to find Kubrick's movies online without too much trouble. Dr. Strangelove, The Killing, Paths of Glory are all brilliant.

15th July 2007, 21:02	#1658 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,494	Dr Strangelove could possibly me fav movie of all time. I am addicted to watching it again and again.

15th July 2007, 21:29	#1659 (permalink)
noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 32,000	I crush your tiny head

15th July 2007, 22:15	#1662 (permalink)
noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 32,000	Surprisingly uncrap Except for "Mastadon", who were really crap

15th July 2007, 22:29	#1663 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Haven't heard Mastadon myself. Did you go to the one where they played Enter Sandman, Sad But True and Nothing Else Matters? You still hate them right?

15th July 2007, 22:34	#1664 (permalink)
noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 32,000	Eh? Yeah, I think they played all of those. It wasn't Live Earth, it was the night after. They were on for about two hours. I don't really hate them, as such, and they put on a pretty good show. It finished at about ten, and the last train back from Fenchurch Street, to anywhere near where we live, was at 10:40. For some reason, I was the only one who seemed in anyway concerned by this.

15th July 2007, 22:42	#1665 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	I quoted those from an article I read in a local newspaper Atleast there wasn't much to complain about the concert, which, before you went had the most scope of

16th July 2007, 00:17	#1667 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Pianist I really liked. Very well made movie on an overall basis. Richly deserved on its praise The Poland situation of the war has been portrayed in Schindler's List so well that it remains a cliche for any movie trying to base its story on it. The Pianist had to carve its niche by telling the personal tale of Władek Szpilman and that it does with great exception

16th July 2007, 01:15	#1668 (permalink)
Spammy IQ of 18.5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I'm going to make this pencil...disappear... Posts: 12,690	Smokin' Aces. Load of shit. Must stop watching awful films.

16th July 2007, 08:12	#1670 (permalink)
noodlehair Sacked Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 32,000	Transformers You can't really go wrong with a film about giant robots, who have a tendancy to go around blowing stuff up. doubly so when they can also change into fast cars, jets, and other cool stuff (Or in one case, a crappy looking blue truck). It was entertaining enough, and didn't try to pretend it wasn't silly. Pros; - It's a film about giant robots blowing up stuff - Will Smith isn't in it this time - explosions, pointless clips of people hurrying about at the Pentagon, a room full of computers with a giant screen at the front, which suddenly stops working - All the usual stuff Cons; - The non-evil transformers would be better placed in a disney film; "we must protect the humans", "I will sacrifice myself to save the humans", "there was no way to free bumblebee without harming the humans", "I wish to stay with the boy" - gayers - During the final fight sequence, I was having major problems in telling who was who, and eventualy gave up - You get the feeling this could have been so much cooler 7/10 - not crap