The Redcafe Movie review thread

Sam Atherton · 1st December 2007, 01:52

Any of you bigger badder film buffs seen Del Torro's Mexican films? I have seen Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone, I also own but have not yet seen Cronos. Anything in this line you can recommend? Either other Del Torro or other directors?

Spoonatov · 1st December 2007, 11:32

I've got Devil's Backbone on DVD. Watched it for 30 mins but I just couldn't get into to it. Is it any good?

Spoonatov · 1st December 2007, 16:01

The Day the Earth Stood Still - Decent enough watch, last 20 mins or so could've been better mind. Overall, it's clearly dated in many respects.

Spoonatov · 1st December 2007, 16:09

Then again, it parallels what's happening in the world today. US for example, not allowing nations they deem a risk to national security, to have nuclear weapons.

mehro · 1st December 2007, 17:07

No Country for Old Men

It was Fargo all over again. Are there any Fargo fans here? They'll love this movie. I'm not a Fargo fan.

Anyway, Bardem was great. The first hour of this movie great and then it was just one anti-climax after another. I left the theater feeling cheated out of a good movie.

Plechazunga · 1st December 2007, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

Then again, it parallels what's happening in the world today. US for example, not allowing nations they deem a risk to national security, to have nuclear weapons.

No-one sensible allows a nation they deem a risk to national security to get nukes. Not if they have the power to stop them. It's common sense.

Spoonatov · 1st December 2007, 17:09

theatre.

Spoonatov · 1st December 2007, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

No-one sensible allows a nation they deem a risk to national security to get nukes. Not if they have the power to stop them. It's common sense.

Yes. If they have the power. The alien planet did. . .like the US in this day and age, but there aren't many more, if any.

Sam Atherton · 1st December 2007, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

I've got Devil's Backbone on DVD. Watched it for 30 mins but I just couldn't get into to it. Is it any good?

Worth it if you persevere, I really enjoyed it but in terms of genre its not really describable as a whole

olesmyhero · 1st December 2007, 20:28

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Originally Posted by mehro

No Country for Old Men

It was Fargo all over again. Are there any Fargo fans here? They'll love this movie. I'm not a Fargo fan.

Anyway, Bardem was great. The first hour of this movie great and then it was just one anti-climax after another. I left the theater feeling cheated out of a good movie.

Very much looking forward to seeing this one.

Spoonatov · 1st December 2007, 20:39

Modern Times - Fantastic. Probably enjoyed City Lights a tad more, though.

Hammer Michael · 1st December 2007, 21:57

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

Modern Times - Fantastic. Probably enjoyed City Lights a tad more, though.

Think I'm going to have to dig out my old Chaplin VHS's...or invest in the DVD box set. You've wetted my appetite Spooney!

Be interesting to see what you make of The Great Dictator.

Spoonatov · 1st December 2007, 22:25

The female lead was pretty hot and all. Paulette Goddard, I think, was her name.

I love Chapilin's song towards the end of Modern Times. As for City Lights, boxing scene was brilliant, perhaps more realistic than Rocky, with all the holding and all that. But yeah, enjoyed his films. I've got a couple of Chaplin DVDs(mainly shorts). Have you seen Safety Last! Hammer? I'd recommended it, you haven't already. Harold Lloyd was top.

olesmyhero · 1st December 2007, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

Think I'm going to have to dig out my old Chaplin VHS's...or invest in the DVD box set. You've wetted my appetite Spooney!

Be interesting to see what you make of The Great Dictator.

Spoony made you wet?

M160RA · 1st December 2007, 22:44

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Originally Posted by mehro

No Country for Old Men

It was Fargo all over again. Are there any Fargo fans here? They'll love this movie. I'm not a Fargo fan.

Anyway, Bardem was great. The first hour of this movie great and then it was just one anti-climax after another. I left the theater feeling cheated out of a good movie.

I watched a downloaded version of it with terrible print and sound, and I'm not sure what to make of it. I thought Bardem was excellent as well, and his character is one of the finest on-screen villains of recent times. But like you say, it was very anti-climatic, especially the ending. It all seemed set-up for a more Hollywood type of ending, so it really took me by surprise.

I'll have to give it a second watch, hopefully while it's still in the theatres or once it's out on DVD. Even if I don't warm up to the plot, I should still be able to appreciate the character development as well as Roger Deakins' masterful cinematography.

I loved Fargo, and so far I still think it's the best Coen Brothers film that I've seen.

mehro · 1st December 2007, 22:49

Big Lebowski is their best work imo.

olesmyhero · 2nd December 2007, 18:31

Across the Universe. Visually, it is a fantastic film. For the most part, the cast's renditions of Beatles songs are good. Was a bit slow though. Some of the time you were just wanting them to get on with things. Overall I would say it's worth a watch.

Spoonatov · 2nd December 2007, 18:38

Touch of Evil was very good. Cinematically it was a masterpiece. Not very dissimilar to The Third man, with the titled camera angles and use of light.

olesmyhero · 2nd December 2007, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

Touch of Evil was very good. Cinematically it was a masterpiece. Not very dissimilar to The Third man, with the titled camera angles and use of light.

I'd love to see what the studio's original version of the movie was.

Spoonatov · 2nd December 2007, 18:44

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

I'd love to see what the studio's original version of the movie was.

I think I downloaded Welles's vision.

olesmyhero · 2nd December 2007, 18:49

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Originally Posted by Spoonez el Grande

I think I downloaded Welles's vision.

Probably. At first the studio edited their version. Welles sent them a 60 page memo saying what needed to be changed. For the DVD they went through and based on that memo tried to reconstruct that movie. It's closer to Welles version, but I don't know if it's 100% his vision.

Hammer Michael · 2nd December 2007, 22:09

I'm in two minds as to whether to see I Am Legend, but have never been sure about Will Smith...thought he was great in Enemyof the State, but can't bear his 'comedy'.

Anyone seen it or thinking of seeing it?

Loved the book...unsure of film.

Sam Atherton · 3rd December 2007, 00:14

Just watched Hitman after i discovered they weren't showing The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward something someonesome. It was surprisingly ok. Tries very hard to be a Bourne film when it really isn't, but still totally watchable.

olesmyhero · 3rd December 2007, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Hammer Michael

I'm in two minds as to whether to see I Am Legend, but have never been sure about Will Smith...thought he was great in Enemyof the State, but can't bear his 'comedy'.

Anyone seen it or thinking of seeing it?

Loved the book...unsure of film.

I'll probably give it a watch. Looks to be decent enough.

Sam Atherton · 3rd December 2007, 18:02

If its the comedy you are worried about then you should go and see it, Smith was quoted as saying that this film was so so hard to make because he was literally not aloud to make a single joke over a several month period

olesmyhero · 3rd December 2007, 19:13

Accepted. Completely unrealistic, yet mildly amusing.

mehro · 3rd December 2007, 19:31

I'm going to watch the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by John Ford right now. My first John Ford movie. Was just reading up on him.

-His four Best Director Academy Awards (1935, 1940, 1941, 1952) is a record still unmatched, although only one of those films, How Green Was My Valley, won Best Picture.

-His style of film-making has been tremendously influential, leading colleagues such as Ingmar Bergman and Orson Welles to name him as one of the greatest directors of all time.

-Ford has further influenced directors as diverse as Akira Kurosawa, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Sam Peckinpah, Peter Bogdanovich, Sergio Leone, Wim Wenders, Francois Truffaut, and Jean-Luc Godard.

Dr. Dwayne · 3rd December 2007, 19:33

John Ford is a fecking amazing director. Watch Stagecoach.

Spoonatov · 3rd December 2007, 20:53

Word up, fellas.

Ace in Hole - Very good(I don't know who's worse, the public or the media?? Madeline McCann case has been a soap opera. Not much changed has it)

Witness for the Prosecution - Again, very good. Loved Charles Laughton.

The Circus - Loved it. A few more Chaplin films on my to see list. I think I've become a fan.

Duck Soup - Insanely brilliant. Didn't know what to make of it at the beginning, it was mental. But it won me over half way through. Insane just about sums it up. Musical comedy that's a tad surreal.

mehro · 4th December 2007, 17:35

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Excellent. Was my first John Wayne movie too and he was far better than James Stewart. I'll have to get my hands on more John Ford movies.

Spoonatov · 4th December 2007, 17:41

John Wayne was a bellend, though.

Just watched Citizen Kane. Great film. All I can say is Rosebud.

1st December 2007, 01:52	#3921 (permalink)
Sam Atherton Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: "They rested their balls on our chins and brushed our teeth with their d*cks"- Michael Cera Posts: 1,282	Any of you bigger badder film buffs seen Del Torro's Mexican films? I have seen Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone, I also own but have not yet seen Cronos. Anything in this line you can recommend? Either other Del Torro or other directors?

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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	I've got Devil's Backbone on DVD. Watched it for 30 mins but I just couldn't get into to it. Is it any good?

1st December 2007, 16:01	#3923 (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 Day the Earth Stood Still - Decent enough watch, last 20 mins or so could've been better mind. Overall, it's clearly dated in many respects.

1st December 2007, 16:09	#3924 (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	Then again, it parallels what's happening in the world today. US for example, not allowing nations they deem a risk to national security, to have nuclear weapons.

1st December 2007, 17:07	#3925 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	No Country for Old Men It was Fargo all over again. Are there any Fargo fans here? They'll love this movie. I'm not a Fargo fan. Anyway, Bardem was great. The first hour of this movie great and then it was just one anti-climax after another. I left the theater feeling cheated out of a good movie.

1st December 2007, 17:09	#3927 (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	theatre.

1st December 2007, 20:39	#3931 (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	Modern Times - Fantastic. Probably enjoyed City Lights a tad more, though.

1st December 2007, 22:25	#3933 (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 female lead was pretty hot and all. Paulette Goddard, I think, was her name. I love Chapilin's song towards the end of Modern Times. As for City Lights, boxing scene was brilliant, perhaps more realistic than Rocky, with all the holding and all that. But yeah, enjoyed his films. I've got a couple of Chaplin DVDs(mainly shorts). Have you seen Safety Last! Hammer? I'd recommended it, you haven't already. Harold Lloyd was top.

1st December 2007, 22:49	#3936 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	Big Lebowski is their best work imo.

2nd December 2007, 18:31	#3937 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Across the Universe. Visually, it is a fantastic film. For the most part, the cast's renditions of Beatles songs are good. Was a bit slow though. Some of the time you were just wanting them to get on with things. Overall I would say it's worth a watch.

2nd December 2007, 18:38	#3938 (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	Touch of Evil was very good. Cinematically it was a masterpiece. Not very dissimilar to The Third man, with the titled camera angles and use of light.

2nd December 2007, 22:09	#3942 (permalink)
Hammer Michael Feel free to ignore me, I'm boring. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 1,533	I'm in two minds as to whether to see I Am Legend, but have never been sure about Will Smith...thought he was great in Enemyof the State, but can't bear his 'comedy'. Anyone seen it or thinking of seeing it? Loved the book...unsure of film.

3rd December 2007, 00:14	#3943 (permalink)
Sam Atherton Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: "They rested their balls on our chins and brushed our teeth with their d*cks"- Michael Cera Posts: 1,282	Just watched Hitman after i discovered they weren't showing The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward something someonesome. It was surprisingly ok. Tries very hard to be a Bourne film when it really isn't, but still totally watchable.

3rd December 2007, 18:02	#3945 (permalink)
Sam Atherton Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: "They rested their balls on our chins and brushed our teeth with their d*cks"- Michael Cera Posts: 1,282	If its the comedy you are worried about then you should go and see it, Smith was quoted as saying that this film was so so hard to make because he was literally not aloud to make a single joke over a several month period

3rd December 2007, 19:13	#3946 (permalink)
olesmyhero has a lazy eye...japs eye Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 4000+ miles west of old trafford Posts: 12,271	Accepted. Completely unrealistic, yet mildly amusing.

3rd December 2007, 19:31	#3947 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	I'm going to watch the Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by John Ford right now. My first John Ford movie. Was just reading up on him. -His four Best Director Academy Awards (1935, 1940, 1941, 1952) is a record still unmatched, although only one of those films, How Green Was My Valley, won Best Picture. -His style of film-making has been tremendously influential, leading colleagues such as Ingmar Bergman and Orson Welles to name him as one of the greatest directors of all time. -Ford has further influenced directors as diverse as Akira Kurosawa, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Sam Peckinpah, Peter Bogdanovich, Sergio Leone, Wim Wenders, Francois Truffaut, and Jean-Luc Godard.

3rd December 2007, 19:33	#3948 (permalink)
Dr. Dwayne self confessed womens pantie wearer Join Date: May 2006 Location: form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Posts: 14,501	John Ford is a fecking amazing director. Watch Stagecoach.

3rd December 2007, 20:53	#3949 (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	Word up, fellas. Ace in Hole - Very good(I don't know who's worse, the public or the media?? Madeline McCann case has been a soap opera. Not much changed has it) Witness for the Prosecution - Again, very good. Loved Charles Laughton. The Circus - Loved it. A few more Chaplin films on my to see list. I think I've become a fan. Duck Soup - Insanely brilliant. Didn't know what to make of it at the beginning, it was mental. But it won me over half way through. Insane just about sums it up. Musical comedy that's a tad surreal.

4th December 2007, 17:35	#3950 (permalink)
mehro President of the Kick Smashed Out Movement Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 19,437	The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Excellent. Was my first John Wayne movie too and he was far better than James Stewart. I'll have to get my hands on more John Ford movies.

4th December 2007, 17:41	#3951 (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	John Wayne was a bellend, though. Just watched Citizen Kane. Great film. All I can say is Rosebud.