Movie review thread...
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Can I add in that I don't understand the derision that Solo got.
Like the prequels and sequels it didn't stand up to the OT but as a standalone within the SW universe it is watchable escapism. Got fucked up from being better by the change of producers while filming in that it isn't as cohesive as it could have been but I still think it was an OK watch with some very good moments.
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@Crucial said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Can I add in that I don't understand the derision that Solo got.
Like the prequels and sequels it didn't stand up to the OT but as a standalone within the SW universe it is watchable escapism. Got fucked up from being better by the change of producers while filming in that it isn't as cohesive as it could have been but I still think it was an OK watch with some very good moments.
That was one of the better Star Wars movies. Had some real clunker moments in it though.
Hinting that Lando was fucking his droid, awful way Han got his name, for example.
I'd have been interested to see the original vision from the first directors. You could feel there was a manic farce element bubbling underneathe. That might have been something different.
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@Kirwan said in Re: Movie review thread...:
@Crucial said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Can I add in that I don't understand the derision that Solo got.
Like the prequels and sequels it didn't stand up to the OT but as a standalone within the SW universe it is watchable escapism. Got fucked up from being better by the change of producers while filming in that it isn't as cohesive as it could have been but I still think it was an OK watch with some very good moments.
That was one of the better Star Wars movies. Had some real clunker moments in it though.
Hinting that Lando was fucking his droid, awful way Han got his name, for example.
I'd have been interested to see the original vision from the first directors. You could feel there was a manic farce element bubbling underneathe. That might have been something different.
Or if Richie Cunningham had the project earlier. He can be bland but does know how to tell a story. I’d imagine it would have been much more along the lines of 4 with a setup, crisis, escape, action and outcome instead of trying to squeeze in elements that had already had money spent on them.
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@R-L said in Re: Movie review thread...:
What is a star wars fan known as?
Fucking sad fluffybunnies
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Just got Movies added for free to Foxtel after threatening to cancel the entire service.
So the wife and I watched a few things, nothing really worth noting except...
A movie I've watched at least half a dozen times but it had been a few years since last viewing and one that is definitely in my top 10 list, Groundhog Day.
Absolute brilliance and still holds up today. A master class by Bill Murray, just nails it.
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@RoninWC said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Just got Movies added for free to Foxtel after threatening to cancel the entire service.
So the wife and I watched a few things, nothing really worth noting except...
A movie I've watched at least half a dozen times but it had been a few years since last viewing and one that is definitely in my top 10 list, Groundhog Day.
Absolute brilliance and still holds up today. A master class by Bill Murray, just nails it.
Don't need the movie. We are living in it.
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Skyfall.
Still my favourite Bond film of all time (controversy!). Fantastic opening scene, excellent villain, great use of legendary London spots and then the majestic Scottish Highlands for the final stanza. Not too silly on the gadgets, and the Aston.
And lets not forget Mallory's trousers.
4.5 shaken out of 5 stirred.
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@MajorRage said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Skyfall.
Still my favourite Bond film of all time (controversy!). Fantastic opening scene, excellent villain, great use of legendary London spots and then the majestic Scottish Highlands for the final stanza. Not too silly on the gadgets, and the Aston.
And lets not forget Mallory's trousers.
4.5 shaken out of 5 stirred.
My fave too
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@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Mad Max is on Sky Ch 32 tonight so my evening viewing is sorted.
Quality viewing for the apocalypse.
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So after watching Mad Max for the first time in over 20 years it is definitely a movie of its time and very dated now. I know it has achieved cult status but I seem to remember I liked the sequel more. Sky is showing that and Beyond Thunderdome over the next 2 weeks so I look forward to those.
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@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
So after watching Mad Max for the first time in over 20 years it is definitely a movie of its time and very dated now. I know it has achieved cult status but I seem to remember I liked the sequel more. Sky is showing that and Beyond Thunderdome over the next 2 weeks so I look forward to those.
Yeah, Mad Max 2 is the best one, IMO.
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@Kirwan said in Re: Movie review thread...:
@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
So after watching Mad Max for the first time in over 20 years it is definitely a movie of its time and very dated now. I know it has achieved cult status but I seem to remember I liked the sequel more. Sky is showing that and Beyond Thunderdome over the next 2 weeks so I look forward to those.
Yeah, Mad Max 2 is the best one, IMO.
Last time I watched Thunderdome I felt it had dated
