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@Catogrande said in Movie review thread...:
Both really good "Clint" films. The Eiger Sanction was based on a book by Trevanian and there was a sequel called th Loo Sanction which was even darker. Shame that one didn't get made.
It’s possible but at 95 he might struggle a bit with the climbing stunts although spending time in the loo is pretty common at that age.
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@Bones said in Movie review thread...:
Started off as though it was going to be good and seemed a decent premise, spiralled out of control into a steaming pile of shit at an ever increasing rate, the ending made me want to throw something at the telly.
2 cabins out of 10 cabins.
Ended up watching this tonight for some reason. (Mrs M's watchlist)
Yeah, it was really shit from 15 minutes in.
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@MN5 said in Movie review thread...:
@Catogrande said in Movie review thread...:
Both really good "Clint" films. The Eiger Sanction was based on a book by Trevanian and there was a sequel called th Loo Sanction which was even darker. Shame that one didn't get made.
It’s possible but at 95 he might struggle a bit with the climbing stunts although spending time in the loo is pretty common at that age.
Add an old man threesome into the script and Clint will pop the movie out in a couple of weeks.
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@Nepia said in Movie review thread...:
@MN5 said in Movie review thread...:
@Catogrande said in Movie review thread...:
Both really good "Clint" films. The Eiger Sanction was based on a book by Trevanian and there was a sequel called th Loo Sanction which was even darker. Shame that one didn't get made.
It’s possible but at 95 he might struggle a bit with the climbing stunts although spending time in the loo is pretty common at that age.
Add an old man threesome into the script and Clint will pop the movie out in a couple of weeks.
Cry Macho was pretty shit. The last truly awesome movie Clint starred in was Gran Torino which is up there with some of his very best work.
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@MN5 said in Movie review thread...:
@Nepia said in Movie review thread...:
@MN5 said in Movie review thread...:
@Catogrande said in Movie review thread...:
Both really good "Clint" films. The Eiger Sanction was based on a book by Trevanian and there was a sequel called th Loo Sanction which was even darker. Shame that one didn't get made.
It’s possible but at 95 he might struggle a bit with the climbing stunts although spending time in the loo is pretty common at that age.
Add an old man threesome into the script and Clint will pop the movie out in a couple of weeks.
Cry Macho was pretty shit. The last truly awesome movie Clint starred in was Gran Torino which is up there with some of his very best work.
I didn't see that one, but I did see Juror No.2 which was ok as a watch at home Grisham style movie.
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@Nepia said in Movie review thread...:
@MN5 said in Movie review thread...:
@Nepia said in Movie review thread...:
@MN5 said in Movie review thread...:
@Catogrande said in Movie review thread...:
Both really good "Clint" films. The Eiger Sanction was based on a book by Trevanian and there was a sequel called th Loo Sanction which was even darker. Shame that one didn't get made.
It’s possible but at 95 he might struggle a bit with the climbing stunts although spending time in the loo is pretty common at that age.
Add an old man threesome into the script and Clint will pop the movie out in a couple of weeks.
Cry Macho was pretty shit. The last truly awesome movie Clint starred in was Gran Torino which is up there with some of his very best work.
I didn't see that one, but I did see Juror No.2 which was ok as a watch at home Grisham style movie.
Never seen it. There’s actually a few films he directs that I haven’t bothered with. I prefer him on the screen.
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@Bones said in Movie review thread...:
Started off as though it was going to be good and seemed a decent premise, spiralled out of control into a steaming pile of shit at an ever increasing rate, the ending made me want to throw something at the telly.
2 cabins out of 10 cabins.
Yep. Utter shit and yes, it did start pretty well too !
How come.......
none of those rich piston wristed gibbons on the boat could tell Anne/Carrie were two different people ?Keira Knightly looks better with ( slightly ) more meat on her bones though so that's something.
Also the boat was flash and Norway looks nice.
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More slightly lesser known Clint flicks
Coogans Bluff
Small Town Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to apprehend a criminal who has skipped bail. Starts off as a Western, then moves to a classic fish out of water tale with Clint pretty overwhelmed by the big smoke. Nails three fine looking women ( especially the very first one ), clashes with some authority figures and dishes out some memorable beat downs. Nice motorcycle stunt work at the end too. Good enjoyable pre Dirty Harry cop flick.
3.5 tying prisoners to a rail out of 5 Bluffs to get another prisoner out of jail
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
A pattern I've seen emerge from Clint flicks is that he surrounds himself with buffoons to make himself look cooler. He meets his match here though in a very young Jeff Bridges. Outstanding rapport from the two of them in a classic buddy heist movie. Really enjoyable romp and some great banter between them. Also ends on a real downer. Genuinely emotional stuff.
4 Men in Drag out of 5 Bank Heists
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@Nepia said in Movie review thread...:
I watched Caught Stealing today, essentially Darren Aronofsky doing Tarantino. Didn't really work. Wasn't bad like a Snyder movie, was watchable, just not memorable and didn't really nail it's tone.
Tit-watch for you @Kruse - a brief shot of Zoe Kravitz's small boobies,
I watched Caught Stealing today... and had a vague memory of somebody mentioning it here.
Did a search - came up with above.
My initial review was going to be based around:- Somebody trying to do Guy Ritchie in New York, but not really working
- Titwatch - half-a-tit
But now I'll revise it to - what @Nepia said... but also what I said.
3.5 potentials out of 5 end products. -
Speaking of Al Pacino.... Watched this a week or so ago.
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Watched three movies this week, doesn't usually happen as I don't really watch movies at home and usually just head to the cinema once a week Don Draper style during work hours. But a mate wanted to see a movie this week so I went to a second, and I always watch at least one horror movie at a mates house each October (they watch a horror movie a night).
Weapons: Enjoyed this film even though we don't really get to know the why which was a bit annoying. Kind of batshit crazy.
Springsteen - Deliver Me From Nowhere: Another is the recent music biopic style which are focused on a set period of an artist's career rather than a Bohemian Rhapsody entire career style one. Set before the making of the Nebraska album, but also includes the making of Born in the USA. This is getting mixed reviews, a bit of a kicking from some critics, but I thought it was really good. It introduced me to new stuff I didn't know about Springsteens career. Carmie from the Bear plays Bruce, and Jeremy Strong plays his manager. Its not strictly about music but I don't want to reveal what it's about because the Empire podcast completely spoiled the next movie for me so I don't want to be that guy.
Roofman: A pretty fun movie about a guy who robs McDonalds by getting in though the roof, he gets caught, goes to prison, breaks out and this movie is about what happens after that. It's fairly comedic but is also a drama. Stars Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Movie review thread...:
Speaking of Al Pacino.... Watched this a week or so ago.
Any good? I think I last saw it back in the 90s when it came out.
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@Nepia said in Movie review thread...:
@Victor-Meldrew said in Movie review thread...:
Speaking of Al Pacino.... Watched this a week or so ago.
Any good? I think I last saw it back in the 90s when it came out.
Stands the test of time. Massively.
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Binned after 30 mins
2 dead losses out of 5 dead in the waters
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@MiketheSnow said in Movie review thread...:
Binned after 30 mins
2 dead losses out of 5 dead in the waters
Brutal.
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The Roses
Great work by the leads. Not so much from the supporting cast. But still an amusing black/ romantic comedy.
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The Long walk
Stephen King adaption of young men in a post war America volunteer to walk until they are the last one to win a big bunch of money and a 'wish', the catch is, you cant stop or drop less the 3mph, if you drop out, you are shot.
I think its meant to deliver a message about friendship, human spirit etc...
2.5 final warnings out of 5 now do you take a dump
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@Nepia said in Movie review thread...:
@Victor-Meldrew said in Movie review thread...:
Speaking of Al Pacino.... Watched this a week or so ago.
Any good? I think I last saw it back in the 90s when it came out.
Still excellent.
The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) ⭐ 5.8 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
