The Redcafe Movie review thread

Spoonatov · 13th August 2007, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

So, in keeping with the Goodfellas theme, I suppose I can't be a 'made man' on this site, as I don't have Manchester United blood in me!

Actually, you can. Marching's a Leeds cum Newcastle fan. Although, one could argue that he's simply a United fan.

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Pacino makes the film, in my opinion. Good, but not a mafia film I regularly come back to.

Talking of yakuza films, Spoony - and given your interest in Asian cinema generally - have you seen Tokyo Drifter? Saw this years back on Channel 4 and it blew me away....bought it on DVD recently and its still funny as fuck in a 'lets put everything we can into a film and see what comes out the other end' type of way!

No, I haven't seen it, Hammer. As for Pacino, he's probably the greatest actor ever. With Brando running him close.

Hammer Michael · 13th August 2007, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Actually, you can. Marching's a Leeds cum Newcastle fan. Although, one could argue that he's simply a United fan.

So would I have to go through some initiation ceremony as a non-MU fan, then? Is it like joining the Masons?

No, I haven't seen it, Hammer. As for Pacino, he's probably the greatest actor ever. With Brando running him close.

I think you'd love Tokyo Drifter...made in the 60s and everything is very over the top in terms of colour and action. The nightclub fight/shoot out sequence is manic and worth the price of the dvd alone!

Spoonatov · 13th August 2007, 12:00

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

I think you'd love Tokyo Drifter...made in the 60s and everything is very over the top in terms of colour and action. The nightclub fight/shoot out sequence is manic and worth the price of the dvd alone!

Excellent. I'll check it out.

El Topo and The Holy Mountain have downloaded. Have you seen them?

Hammer Michael · 13th August 2007, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Excellent. I'll check it out.

El Topo and The Holy Mountain have downloaded. Have you seen them?

Not seen either...El Topo I'm aware of, but The Holy Mountain isn't familiar. Director and genre?

Spoonatov · 13th August 2007, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Not seen either...El Topo I'm aware of, but The Holy Mountain isn't familiar. Director and genre?

Alejandro Jodorowsky.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0423524/

Hammer Michael · 13th August 2007, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Spoony

Alejandro Jodorowsky.

http://imdb.com/name/nm0423524/

Mixed reaction amongst IMDB posters

Still, should really always go with your gut instinct on unfamiliar films.

The first twenty minutes sound interesting, though...

Spoonatov · 13th August 2007, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Mixed reaction amongst IMDB posters

Still, should really always go with your gut instinct on unfamiliar films.

The first twenty minutes sound interesting, though...

I don't really go by imdb posters. Most of them are fuckwits.

Watched Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. . . and Spring. Good watch, but I was a tad disappointed. Was basically an allegory of Buddhism.

olesmyhero · 14th August 2007, 21:20

Black Snake Moan. Starts out as a decent looking movie, but then quickly loses its way. Good soundtrack though.

wancolos · 14th August 2007, 22:56

Watched 'Sunshine' earlier today.

It was OK. Easy entertainment, not something I'm likely to watch again though.

Hammer Michael · 14th August 2007, 23:42

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Originally Posted by wancolos

Watched 'Sunshine' earlier today.

It was OK. Easy entertainment, not something I'm likely to watch again though.

I'm in two minds about it myself...haven't yet watched it, so can't really agree or disagree...would you call it pure science fiction?

wancolos · 14th August 2007, 23:44

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

I'm in two minds about it myself...haven't yet watched it, so can't really agree or disagree...would you call it pure science fiction?

Mainly although it has some features which leans towards a thriller genre. Or summat...

It's received good reviews and personally, I reckon you should see it. Unless you have something else to do anyway...

Hammer Michael · 15th August 2007, 01:05

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Originally Posted by wancolos

Mainly although it has some features which leans towards a thriller genre. Or summat...

It's received good reviews and personally, I reckon you should see it. Unless you have something else to do anyway...

I'll give it a go!

For some reason, and I can't think why , I'm expecting it to be like Event Horizon...which is probably way off the mark!

Eto'odinho · 16th August 2007, 00:16

Monsters Ball (2002) Starring Mos Def, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton and Sean Combs. What a load of bollocks I have watched better soft core porn than this and the actresses didn't win oscars.

Spoonatov · 16th August 2007, 11:48

Les Enfants du paradis - Fantastic.

Salvation · 16th August 2007, 19:38

To Kill A Mocking Bird - Always wanted to see this but couldn't get my hands on it. Ranged between average and good. Did about half justice the book. The book ofcourse was a very good read. The one who plays Scout is fine, as is Duval (an actor who's never got his due) but the rest weren't casted well

Spoonatov · 16th August 2007, 19:39

You don't like films made before 1991, do you?

mehro · 16th August 2007, 19:40

I thought Gregory Peck was excellent in it.

Salvation · 16th August 2007, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Spoony

You don't like films made before 1991, do you?

That isn't right

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Originally Posted by mehro

I thought Gregory Peck was excellent in it.

Too young for the role

mehro · 16th August 2007, 19:42

And Duvall hardly had any screen time.

Spoonatov · 16th August 2007, 19:42

Duvall's top.

Salvation · 16th August 2007, 19:43

Yup. But doubt anyone could've fit the role of Boo Radley better. You needed someone with excellent screen presence for it

Spoonatov · 16th August 2007, 19:45

Salv you would've liked it more had it been in colour. . .and starring Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer.

Salvation · 16th August 2007, 19:55

Now, I do not like Friends either Spoony

The book was much more complex. The central issue was always racism, but it used Scout Finch's character as someone who while being innocent was mature at the same time and how her thinking and opinions change with the help of those around her, Jem, Atticus, Maudie, Alexandra and eventually Arthur Radley. I think two important events that shaped the book significantly was when she and Jem visit the Negro church once with Calpurnia and another one was the reading sessions with Mrs. Dubose and her eventual death. Also one of the conversations with Jem in which they discuss people (folks) and how Atticus is looked at not only by the town but even at Finch's Landing where his own relatives disapprove of his Negro-support

This felt more like a mere highlights with just the court case of Tom Robinson being focussed on

Spoonatov · 16th August 2007, 19:57

I haven't seen it. I was pulling your leg.

That said, you can't compare books to films. Different mediums.

Salvation · 16th August 2007, 20:05

I wouldn't recommend it either ways

Aside from Godfather, I haven't seen any other movie doing total justice to that book. That too was aided by Mario Puzo

Books are great though. You should try reading books on your Plasma Spoons. It'd be like a movie...with only subtitles

mehro · 16th August 2007, 20:06

It's an excellent movie. Nothing like the book but an excellent movie.

crappycraperson · 16th August 2007, 22:05

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Originally Posted by mehro

It's an excellent movie. Nothing like the book but an excellent movie.

Aye one of my fav movies actually, I always forget to list it as such.

Spoonatov · 16th August 2007, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Salvation

I wouldn't recommend it either ways

Aside from Godfather, I haven't seen any other movie doing total justice to that book. That too was aided by Mario Puzo

Books are great though. You should try reading books on your Plasma Spoons. It'd be like a movie...with only subtitles

I've read my fair share. But I lack any patience, thesedays. Anyhow, the point being you can't compare both mediums, as they're totally different. Leeches and pineapples. That said, on the odd occasion, you do get a film that's actually an improvement on the book. But it's very rare.

And you would've hated The Godfather had it been in black and white.

mehro · 16th August 2007, 22:16

19 votes and 3 songs so far, Spoony.

Spoonatov · 16th August 2007, 22:17

The best posters are on RR and SA.

Spoony voters.

14th August 2007, 21:20	#2688 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Black Snake Moan. Starts out as a decent looking movie, but then quickly loses its way. Good soundtrack though.

14th August 2007, 22:56	#2689 (permalink)
wancolos Diarrhetic homosexual- likes to beat Noggies with his manbat Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 16,738	Watched 'Sunshine' earlier today. It was OK. Easy entertainment, not something I'm likely to watch again though.

16th August 2007, 00:16	#2693 (permalink)
Eto'odinho Retard magnet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Barad Dûr Posts: 9,025	Monsters Ball (2002) Starring Mos Def, Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton and Sean Combs. What a load of bollocks I have watched better soft core porn than this and the actresses didn't win oscars.

16th August 2007, 11:48	#2694 (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	Les Enfants du paradis - Fantastic.

16th August 2007, 19:38	#2695 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	To Kill A Mocking Bird - Always wanted to see this but couldn't get my hands on it. Ranged between average and good. Did about half justice the book. The book ofcourse was a very good read. The one who plays Scout is fine, as is Duval (an actor who's never got his due) but the rest weren't casted well

16th August 2007, 19:39	#2696 (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	You don't like films made before 1991, do you?

16th August 2007, 19:40	#2697 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I thought Gregory Peck was excellent in it.

16th August 2007, 19:42	#2699 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	And Duvall hardly had any screen time.

16th August 2007, 19:42	#2700 (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	Duvall's top.

16th August 2007, 19:43	#2701 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Yup. But doubt anyone could've fit the role of Boo Radley better. You needed someone with excellent screen presence for it

16th August 2007, 19:45	#2702 (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	Salv you would've liked it more had it been in colour. . .and starring Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer.

16th August 2007, 19:55	#2703 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	Now, I do not like Friends either Spoony The book was much more complex. The central issue was always racism, but it used Scout Finch's character as someone who while being innocent was mature at the same time and how her thinking and opinions change with the help of those around her, Jem, Atticus, Maudie, Alexandra and eventually Arthur Radley. I think two important events that shaped the book significantly was when she and Jem visit the Negro church once with Calpurnia and another one was the reading sessions with Mrs. Dubose and her eventual death. Also one of the conversations with Jem in which they discuss people (folks) and how Atticus is looked at not only by the town but even at Finch's Landing where his own relatives disapprove of his Negro-support This felt more like a mere highlights with just the court case of Tom Robinson being focussed on

16th August 2007, 19:57	#2704 (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 haven't seen it. I was pulling your leg. That said, you can't compare books to films. Different mediums.

16th August 2007, 20:05	#2705 (permalink)
Salvation Damnation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fictional seduction on a black snow sky Posts: 5,983	I wouldn't recommend it either ways Aside from Godfather, I haven't seen any other movie doing total justice to that book. That too was aided by Mario Puzo Books are great though. You should try reading books on your Plasma Spoons. It'd be like a movie...with only subtitles

16th August 2007, 20:06	#2706 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	It's an excellent movie. Nothing like the book but an excellent movie.

16th August 2007, 22:16	#2709 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	19 votes and 3 songs so far, Spoony.

16th August 2007, 22:17	#2710 (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 best posters are on RR and SA. Spoony voters.