Movie Thread

[Tricycle Rider]

A Sunday in Hell (1976) - A little before my time because I didn't discover cycling till much later in life, but otherwise, what a blast from the past. I loved seeing the beauty and simplicity of the now considered vintage bikes, the jerseys, the shoes, the funny looking helmets which very few wore, and even the old cars. It looks like the motos were annoying even back then, and the demonstrators were especially vexing. The little music there is is very dark and dramatic, it almost sounds like a requiem. But being this is the Paris-Roubaix I supposed it's appropriate.

Anyhoo, thanks to movingtarget for mentioning A Sunday in Hell upthread, I very much enjoyed it.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Regarding Branagh: He's very much in love with himself and that ruins his acting and is even worse when he directs a movie. That Agatha Christie film is terrible, especially the ending is incredibly over the top, unfortunately, because it does have a bunch of great actors and I also loved the books when I was young. Lol, they are terribly written and her morality is questionable at times, but she just came up with some great trap-situations and also sometimes some really good psychology and a few very memorable characters. I also enjoyed some of the movies with that splendid old fashioned (adventure) setting, like hose playing in Egypt or Iraq or at the Côte d'Azur... Oh childhood memories...

Do you know that film "Agatha" with Redgrave and Hoffman? It's nothing special and I wouldn't recommend it despite Redgrave's good performance, but I always liked the fact that Agatha Christie was not just a serial crime-writer, but a woman with quite an interesting life herself and a passion for many things. There's also this novel or story from her about a woman sitting somewhere in the Near East at a train station, not knowing in which direction to go with her life; one of the few actual personal stories she wrote. I found that one touching at the time, but I can't remember the title...

I haven't seen Agatha, I might give it a shot just because I love that era of movie making. The 70s are my fave.

I think you're right about Branagh, he's just too in love with himself. Even in Conspiracy (a very good movie, btw.) he must have enjoyed the spotlight, I can't imagine him taking anything less than a leading role. It's a total turnoff for me.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

The Triplets of Belleville (2003) - Wonderful sound and animation, clearly the filmmakers knew a lot about cycling. (Loved the part where grandma was truing a wheel on the dining room table, the woman's got her priorities straight!)

Thanks to SafeBet for mentioning this film, I would have never known of it otherwise. And I can definitely see why it would be a fave for a cycling fan.

 

[movingtarget]

The New World (2005) a visual feast from Terrence Malick. The story about Pocahontas and an English soldier/explorer. Good performances but may be a bit too slow paced for some.

 

[SafeBet]

The New World (2005) a visual feast from Terrence Malick. The story about Pocahontas and an English soldier/explorer. Good performances but may be a bit too slow paced for some.

I remember loving it, even if most fans and critics didn't.
Stunning cinematography and Malick's aesthetics at their finest.

 

[movingtarget]

Scarecrow (1973) visually good with a powerhouse performance by Gene Hackman. Al Pacino is almost as good. A bittersweet road movie with some funny moments and a surprising conclusion.

 

[Herness]

Just watched Captain Fantastic, 2016. Great family movie, made me think a lot about my life. I love to watch here the latest Movies and Shows, the old ones too from time to time. Big fan of black and white movies. They have a special charm on my opinion.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Just watched Captain Fantastic, 2016. Great family movie, made me think a lot about my life.

And you are not a bot?

Sorry to the mods, but these bots are getting much too easy to spot.

 

[Unchained]

Palma..it's a Russian movie..about a boy and a dog..mostly a comedy about a dog over running security of all kinds..think of Benji and any other dog movie were the dog is awesome and causes lots of chaos..

Cry Macho..it's really hard for me to get enthusiastic about the meatballs Clint Eastwood is serving up..this is I hope his worst for the next @5 years..plays a washed up horse trainer,cowboy..he gets fired..his boss is Dwight Yokam..can't tell if he is acting. Dwight has a son who lives in Mexico City..Eastwood owes a favor,goes South to bring the boy back..he gets him back and gives the kid front seat philosophy lessons all the way back to Texas..even at 100 years old Clint while writing and directing the movie decides on a car chase and Eastwood being offered a roll in the hay w w cartel connected millionairus..25-30 years his junior..

My Son..I really like this movie..it's weird ..has tons of wide angle shots of Scotland in fall..if nothing else it is a pretty film..has a Taken kind of twist about a child abduction..Like Liam Nelson takes..things don't go well for the kidnappers..
I also think that Being James Bond is worth your time if you are a fan..or you like Daniel Craig or both..got lots of cool behind the scenes stuff..and the observations by directors and producers are really cool

 

[movingtarget]

Rob The Mob (2014). Strange story and of course its based on fact. A young couple rob the mob and accidentally influence a court case. Some nice visuals especially the last five minutes. Well acted for the most part. Not a great film but pretty entertaining.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Tom of Finland (2017) - Tuoko Laaksonen's art isn't for everybody and neither is this biodrama. It's a bit artsy-fartsy in that it's slooooow, and for those not familiar with LGBT+ history it can be hard to follow the timeline. But I still thought it was interesting, if for no other reason than to see how criminally treated gays were in the past and still are in some parts of the world. Incidentally, some of this homophobia can also be seen in The Imitation Game (2014) about Alan Turing.

Rewatched Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - A Xmas movie for adults someone called it, which is basically what it is. I found Nicole Kidman annoying and Tom Cruise was, well, Tom Cruise, but I still enjoyed all the vivid colors and Xmas decorations, and also Sydney Pollack. (Didn't realize he also acted in addition to being a director and producer of some very big movies.)

Interesting tidbit... Eyes Wide Shut still holds the record for longest constant movie shoot at 46 weeks, if Kubrick hadn't died shortly after production wrapped he would probably still be working and reworking the movie to this day. His perfectionism knew no bounds.

 

[movingtarget]

Tom of Finland (2017) - Tuoko Laaksonen's art isn't for everybody and neither is this biodrama. It's a bit artsy-fartsy in that it's slooooow, and for those not familiar with LGBT+ history it can be hard to follow the timeline. But I still thought it was interesting, if for no other reason than to see how criminally treated gays were in the past and still are in some parts of the world. Incidentally, some of this homophobia can also be seen in The Imitation Game (2014) about Alan Turing.

Rewatched Eyes Wide Shut (1999) - A Xmas movie for adults someone called it, which is basically what it is. I found Nicole Kidman annoying and Tom Cruise was, well, Tom Cruise, but I still enjoyed all the vivid colors and Xmas decorations, and also Sydney Pollack. (Didn't realize he also acted in addition to being a director and producer of some very big movies.)

Interesting tidbit... Eyes Wide Shut still holds the record for longest constant movie shoot at 46 weeks, if Kubrick hadn't died shortly after production wrapped he would probably still be working and reworking the movie to this day. His perfectionism knew no bounds.

Yes Eyes Wide Shut was an odd one. Not one of Kubrick's better movies but some people loved it. Some great visuals though.

 

[SafeBet]

It was an imperfect movie but you could still see the genius behind it.

 

[movingtarget]

Burnt Offerings (1976) creepy in parts but didn't really capture the atmosphere of the book. Decent performances with a good cast. One of those movies which was good in parts but a little disappointing overall.

 

[movingtarget]

Spring Breakers (2012) obviously the audience for this one is teenagers. I got sleepy very quickly and James Franco must have needed the cash. Mediocre in every way.

Blitz (2011) Jason Statham being Jason Statham as a burnt out cop who needs no excuse to give anyone a kicking. By the numbers thriller, very average.

 

[movingtarget]

The Void (2016) throwback to the 80s monster movies with a high gore content. Reminded me of bits of other movies like Hellraiser and Event Horizon. Not a bad movie. Some decent visuals and atmosphere.

 

[movingtarget]

1917 (2019) Not your typical war movie. Good performances and stunning visuals. The story line was a little similar to the Australian movie Gallipoli in that, it was about, trying to call off an attack not make one. Would have looked great at the cinema.

 

[SafeBet]

1917 (2019) Not your typical war movie. Good performances and stunning visuals. The story line was a little similar to the Australian movie Gallipoli in that, it was about, trying to call off an attack not make one. Would have looked great at the cinema.

I thought exactly the same and yes it was marvelous at the cinema, although the plot didn't really catch me.

 

[movingtarget]

Doom (2005) horror/sci fi. Started out okay but turned into a yes, point and shoot game/movie. Karl Urban was pretty good but some of the other performances were unconvincing. Not a good movie but it packed plenty of action into a short running time.

 

[movingtarget]

Passengers (2016) sci fi/romance about a journey to colonize another planet. Enough of a story to make it interesting but this was simplistic and not too convincing. Some good visuals were not enough to maintain interest.

 

[movingtarget]

Orphan (2009) Thriller about a family that adopts a young girl and don't know what they are getting into ! Good performances from all concerned. Overall a pretty good film.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Passengers (2016) sci fi/romance about a journey to colonize another planet. Enough of a story to make it interesting but this was simplistic and not too convincing. Some good visuals were not enough to maintain interest.

Watched this one the other day because you had mentioned it in this thread, and I would have to agree. The sets (including making the most of Jennifer Lawrence's lovely curves) were great, and sometimes even the sound and general atmosphere worked well. But the dialogue and directing were questionable - they were almost childish and immature-like.

So yeah, given better writers and directors this sci-fi flick had so much potential (I actually loved the whole idea of it), but seeing as it didn't it is what it is.

 

[SHAD0W93]

We saw Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and Candyman (2021). Both were really good in their own ways. I have never been a comic fan and only know the big ones stories but Shang-Chi was a very good movie with plenty of action and comedy with excellent cgi. I haven’t seen the other Candyman movies but this is a successor and follows the story previously set. It is not as scary as I would have thought though has it’s moments. It opens up the Candyman and world well for those who haven’t seen the previous movies. Would recommend both. We’re going to see the new Psych, James Bond, and Halloween movies. Of those I’m a big fan of the first two. Then I own The Marksman (2021) but haven’t seen it and want to watch Honest Thief (2020). All of Neeson’s movies have been a rehash but I still want them anyways.

Doom (2005) horror/sci fi. Started out okay but turned into a yes, point and shoot game/movie. Karl Urban was pretty good but some of the other performances were unconvincing. Not a good movie but it packed plenty of action into a short running time.

Basically the game into a movie with some flair. Though people that liked the game didn’t like the movie but it’s hard taking the game into a movie since Doom doesn’t really have a plot besides the third one, which this is loosely based on. I would give it a C. You could honestly see the whole movie on Cinema Sins and get every part.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Basically the game into a movie with some flair. Though people that liked the game didn’t like the movie but it’s hard taking the game into a movie since Doom doesn’t really have a plot besides the third one, which this is loosely based on. I would give it a C. You could honestly see the whole movie on Cinema Sins and get every part.

I tried to watch Doom, but after about 30 mins I just gave up. The premise was there for you gamers, but being I'm not a gamer I saw no reason to go any further with. it.

 

[SHAD0W93]

I tried to watch Doom, but after about 30 mins I just gave up. The premise was there for you gamers, but being I'm not a gamer I saw no reason to go any further with. it.

It has its moments of good but they are sprinkled with the bad. Honestly better then other video game movie adaptations. It’s a good drunk watch. There was a movie like it, I’m not sure if it was another Doom movie or based on the Doom premise but it was even worse. I only saw it on the Sifi channel.