The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spoonatov · 11th August 2007, 16:05

Have you seen Suspiria?

olesmyhero · 11th August 2007, 16:32

Yup. Was the first Argento I saw.

Shotgun raisin · 11th August 2007, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Ivan's Childhood?

How does that compare with Tarkovsky's other work?

I usually find his work a little difficult to get into. Ivanovo detstvo, Andrey Rublyov and Solayris are his best 3 for me. I've seen Zerkalo and Stalker as well but I imagine they'll need repeat viewings before I can really understand what the hell's going on in 'em.

Spoonatov · 11th August 2007, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Shotgun raisin

I usually find his work a little difficult to get into. Ivanovo detstvo, Andrey Rublyov and Solayris are his best 3 for me. I've seen Zerkalo and Stalker as well but I imagine they'll need repeat viewings before I can really understand what the hell's going on in 'em.

I had any idea what was going on in Zerkalo, but overall I did feel a little bemused after watching it. . .yet enjoyed it at the same time. Film was surreal and haunting. . . thought the last 30mins were brilliant. Stalker went over my head too. . . like an idiot I jumped straight in at the deep end. I should've watch a couple of the others first. But definitely will see Zerkalo again.

Spoonatov · 11th August 2007, 21:57

Come and See. Harsh. Uncompromising. I'm not sure I can say that it was comfortable or even enjoyable viewing.

But it's a must see. Doesn't glorify war in anyway. An anti-war film if there ever was one.

Spoonatov · 11th August 2007, 23:02

I think I'll watch Ivan's Childhood next.

Same theme. . . why not.

OK enough. · 11th August 2007, 23:12

Any one watched Rush Hour 3?, I watched!

Wibble · 12th August 2007, 00:24

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Seems as if you're the only person who has given it a good review. I'll check it out, though. Not expecting much, considering how lame the show has become over the last decade.

It has been given some very good reviews here. I don't agree that the show has got worse. I recently saw most of the first and second season and they weren't that great. It did have a dip for a few years but I have really enjoyed the last couple of seasons. I think it is more a case of boredom setting in after 20 years or whatever it is.

Wibble · 12th August 2007, 00:28

Pan's Labyrinth Set against the background of the Spanish Civil War this story of how a small girl's imagination helps her live with an unpalatable reality is both great war drama and a stunningly good looking fantasy. Great special effects combining costume design with animatronics and cgi added on for effect, are used sparingly but superbly and there is some of the best set design you will see. Brilliant and a must see even if you normally avoid subtitled films.9/10

mehro · 12th August 2007, 00:32

Why would you avoid subtitled films? Dubbed versions are horrible.

And yes, Pan's was really good.

Wibble · 12th August 2007, 05:45

Because you hate subtitled/dubbed films. Loads of people think I'm odd for watching them.

At least I think that is why they think I'm odd.

crappycraperson · 12th August 2007, 09:17

I hate dubbed versions as well, subttitled ones are ok.

Hammer Michael · 12th August 2007, 10:45

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Originally Posted by crappycraperson

I hate dubbed versions as well, subttitled ones are ok.

Always thought that if the story is strong or engaging then you don't really notice the sub-titles...you just get carried along with it.

Sadly this often falls on my student's deaf ears

Shotgun raisin · 12th August 2007, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Always thought that if the story is strong or engaging then you don't really notice the sub-titles...you just get carried along with it.

Sadly this often falls on my student's deaf ears

If they're deaf, they probably need the subtitles, tbf.

Spoonatov · 12th August 2007, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Always thought that if the story is strong or engaging then you don't really notice the sub-titles...you just get carried along with it.

Yep. To be honest, I don't notice them. I also hate films that have been dubbed, because it affects the overall sound quality. Anime's different, though.

Hammer Michael · 12th August 2007, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Shotgun raisin

If they're deaf, they probably need the subtitles, tbf.

A good point!

But then its also dificult for them to read the subtitles when they are busy texting on their mobiles when they should be watching the screen!

Spoonatov · 12th August 2007, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

A good point!

But then its also dificult for them to read the subtitles when they are busy texting on their mobiles when they should be watching the screen!

I hate the txting generation.

Die? all of them?

yes!

Hammer Michael · 12th August 2007, 14:05

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Originally Posted by Spoony

I hate the txting generation.

Die? all of them?

yes!

It's views like that which clearly mark you as El Presidente!

Need a second-in-command?

The anti-texting revolution starts here!!!!

crappycraperson · 12th August 2007, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Always thought that if the story is strong or engaging then you don't really notice the sub-titles...you just get carried along with it.

Sadly this often falls on my student's deaf ears

True.

And watched Rush hour 3, not as good as first two. If you are really a no lifer, then could give 90 mins to it I guess.

crappycraperson · 12th August 2007, 20:52

The Look Out

Good movie, though I reckon it could have been a bit longer with more elaborate ending.
Anyway it's about this high school ice hockey player who suffers trauma due to an accident, which also leads to death of his two friends. Tries to get on with his life while suffering from a memory problem and living with a blind friend.

Spoonatov · 12th August 2007, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

It's views like that which clearly mark you as El Presidente!

Need a second-in-command?

The anti-texting revolution starts here!!!!

My pet hate, Hammertime. I rEallY c@N't stAnD it!

Spoonatov · 12th August 2007, 22:06

Anyone seen El Topo and The Holy Mountain?

Well?

Eh?

Anyone?

mehro · 12th August 2007, 22:06

Spoony, I can edit your posts now.

Spoonatov · 12th August 2007, 22:08

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Originally Posted by mehro

Spoony, I can edit your posts now.

Eh?

How?

And have you seen the above films then?

mehro · 12th August 2007, 22:08

No I haven't but I'm one of the new mods of the football forums. Want me to edit your posts in the Nani thread?

Spoonatov · 12th August 2007, 22:10

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Originally Posted by mehro

No I haven't but I'm one of the new mods of the football forums. Want me to edit your posts in the Nani thread?

Yes.

crappycraperson · 12th August 2007, 22:10

mehro a MOD

mehro · 12th August 2007, 22:13

Cheers, crappy.

mehro · 12th August 2007, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Yes.

Done

Spoonatov · 12th August 2007, 22:15

Shit, when did this happen?

And who else was made mod?

Does this mean, we have to respect you now?

It's all too much for me.

crappycraperson · 12th August 2007, 22:19

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Originally Posted by mehro

Cheers, crappy.

I was kiding...

Don't ban me..

11th August 2007, 16:05	#2641 (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 Suspiria?

11th August 2007, 16:32	#2642 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Yup. Was the first Argento I saw.

11th August 2007, 21:57	#2645 (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	Come and See. Harsh. Uncompromising. I'm not sure I can say that it was comfortable or even enjoyable viewing. But it's a must see. Doesn't glorify war in anyway. An anti-war film if there ever was one.

11th August 2007, 23:02	#2646 (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	I think I'll watch Ivan's Childhood next. Same theme. . . why not.

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OK enough. Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Redcafe star:Man utd for life. a player from Somaliland Posts: 3,740	Any one watched Rush Hour 3?, I watched!

12th August 2007, 00:28	#2649 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	Pan's Labyrinth Set against the background of the Spanish Civil War this story of how a small girl's imagination helps her live with an unpalatable reality is both great war drama and a stunningly good looking fantasy. Great special effects combining costume design with animatronics and cgi added on for effect, are used sparingly but superbly and there is some of the best set design you will see. Brilliant and a must see even if you normally avoid subtitled films.9/10

12th August 2007, 00:32	#2650 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Why would you avoid subtitled films? Dubbed versions are horrible. And yes, Pan's was really good.

12th August 2007, 05:45	#2651 (permalink)
Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 35,664	Because you hate subtitled/dubbed films. Loads of people think I'm odd for watching them. At least I think that is why they think I'm odd.

12th August 2007, 09:17	#2652 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,494	I hate dubbed versions as well, subttitled ones are ok.

12th August 2007, 20:52	#2660 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,494	The Look Out Good movie, though I reckon it could have been a bit longer with more elaborate ending. Anyway it's about this high school ice hockey player who suffers trauma due to an accident, which also leads to death of his two friends. Tries to get on with his life while suffering from a memory problem and living with a blind friend.

12th August 2007, 22:06	#2662 (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	Anyone seen El Topo and The Holy Mountain? Well? Eh? Anyone?

12th August 2007, 22:06	#2663 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Spoony, I can edit your posts now.

12th August 2007, 22:08	#2665 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	No I haven't but I'm one of the new mods of the football forums. Want me to edit your posts in the Nani thread?

12th August 2007, 22:10	#2667 (permalink)
crappycraperson "Resident cricket authority" Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: <Insert something funny here> Posts: 11,494	mehro a MOD

12th August 2007, 22:13	#2668 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Cheers, crappy.

12th August 2007, 22:15	#2670 (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	Shit, when did this happen? And who else was made mod? Does this mean, we have to respect you now? It's all too much for me.