Streaming The Netflix Thread

[Dazza the Viking]

Just finished Katla, Icelandic tv series with drama, mystery and Science Fiction themes

Set near in a small town, near the the Katla volcano, where something unusual starts happening

I thought it was very good

Katla is a Volcano in Iceland

 

[Beerfish]

Just finished Katla, Icelandic tv series with drama, mystery and Science Fiction themes

Set near in a small town, near the the Katla volcano, where something unusual starts happening

I thought it was very good

Katla is a Volcano in Iceland

In the middle of it now. I'm finding it difficult to stay interested in. Very slow moving. Glacial even.. haha

 

[JackOutback]

Tenet

Not having watched this I was looking forward to this as some of the chatter was good

Due to the timey wimey nature of it it can be a difficult watch but a line 3/4 of the way through is the motto of this movie ''dont think of time in a linear way''

Any rewatch will be with this in mind. Some of the reversals were easy to spot but it didnt detract

The spy stuff reminded me of a Charles McCarry Paul Christopher novel ( and I was tickled pink to google nolan and mccarry and have that confirmed)

Any rewatch will be with this in mind

8/10

I think I enjoyed Tenet more the first time than the second time, despite now being forewarned to look out for certain things. Whereas I seem to enjoy Inception more with each viewing after being a bit ambivalent the first time.

 

[Dazza the Viking]

In the middle of it now. I'm finding it difficult to stay interested in. Very slow moving. Glacial even.. haha

Yep it was a bit slow

You know the kid would of become a serial killer, bit creepy with that stanley knife

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Rick & Morty Season 5 has begun...

 

[Beerfish]

Yep it was a bit slow

You know the kid would of become a serial killer, bit creepy with that stanley knife

Finished it last night. Really liked the ending and the way they tied it all up. A lot of series could take some learnings from that.

 

[DIG]

Tenet

Not having watched this I was looking forward to this as some of the chatter was good

Due to the timey wimey nature of it it can be a difficult watch but a line 3/4 of the way through is the motto of this movie ''dont think of time in a linear way''

Any rewatch will be with this in mind. Some of the reversals were easy to spot but it didnt detract

The spy stuff reminded me of a Charles McCarry Paul Christopher novel ( and I was tickled pink to google nolan and mccarry and have that confirmed)

Any rewatch will be with this in mind

8/10

I watched it last night. Kind of Bourne meets Inception? Agree with your rating. Bloody confusing. Read an explanation that helped me make sense of it so will re-watch at some point.

I thought the lead (from Ballers) was pretty weak although he improved as the movie went. The Twilight guy was good, a great role for him.

Some of the effects and audio are just sensational.

 

[FRUMPY]

Tenet

Not having watched this I was looking forward to this as some of the chatter was good

Due to the timey wimey nature of it it can be a difficult watch but a line 3/4 of the way through is the motto of this movie ''dont think of time in a linear way''

Any rewatch will be with this in mind. Some of the reversals were easy to spot but it didnt detract

The spy stuff reminded me of a Charles McCarry Paul Christopher novel ( and I was tickled pink to google nolan and mccarry and have that confirmed)

Any rewatch will be with this in mind

8/10

Watched it last night. Didn't mind it but found myself drifting in and out of it. Would be worth a rewatch knowing the how it plays out.

Agree, some of the reversals were easy to spot but some were good surprises.

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[FRUMPY]

I watched it last night. Kind of Bourne meets Inception? Agree with your rating. Bloody confusing. Read an explanation that helped me make sense of it so will re-watch at some point.

I thought the lead (from Ballers) was pretty weak although he improved as the movie went. The Twilight guy was good, a great role for him.

Some of the effects and audio are just sensational.

Yeah didn't realise that was the twilight guy. First time I've probably liked him in a movie.

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[Beerfish]

Yeah didn't realise that was the twilight guy. First time I've probably liked him in a movie.

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He's actually pretty good.

Check out The Lighthouse and Good Time.

 

[spinynorman]

He's actually pretty good.

Check out The Lighthouse and Good Time.

He was great in support in The Lost City of Z too, and terrific in High Life (although that's not going to be a movie for everyone).

I think he's at least starting to get the recognition he deserves. Kristen Stewart is also equally great but not recognised as such - probably because she needs to get as far away from Hollywood as possible to actually showcase herself.

 

[GreyCrow]

He was great in support in The Lost City of Z too, and terrific in High Life (although that's not going to be a movie for everyone).

I think he's at least starting to get the recognition he deserves. Kristen Stewart is also equally great but not recognised as such - probably because she needs to get as far away from Hollywood as possible to actually showcase herself.

Yep. Must admit I was hesitant about Pattinson but he was so good I forgot who he used to be - or at least my perception about him

 

[King Elvis]

"Good on Paper" - actually very good!

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

We just watched How to cover up a drug scandal, which was a very interesting doco.

 

[Gasometer]

“Sophie a murder” is trending and in the top 5.

The makers have high credentials

Anyone watched yet?

 

[adelaidecrows]

Has anyone else noticed that Netflix has really gone backwards in the movies they offer. Seriously average selection and they used to make alot of truly great netflix original movies but it seems to have died off. It's becoming really disappointing.

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[raskolnikov]

Has anyone else noticed that Netflix has really gone backwards in the movies they offer. Seriously average selection and they used to make alot of truly great netflix original movies but it seems to have died off. It's becoming really disappointing.

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I would say it is more widespread than just Netflix. I could count the number of really good new releases I have seen in the last 5 years on one hand. Dr Sleep in 2019 and Green Book and Bad Times at the El Royale the year before that. That's about it.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

The problem is now with so many streaming services going it dilutes the content. That's the cause of Netflix's current problems.

 

[jackn]

Has anyone else noticed that Netflix has really gone backwards in the movies they offer. Seriously average selection and they used to make alot of truly great netflix original movies but it seems to have died off. It's becoming really disappointing.

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As above, diluted by the number of streaming services. I am interested in the 'a lot of truly great Netflix original movies' though. What are some of these?

 

[GreyCrow]

I also think it's been difficult to make movies in a 2020 environment

It may pick up now vaccines are available

 

[spinynorman]

As above, diluted by the number of streaming services. I am interested in the 'a lot of truly great Netflix original movies' though. What are some of these?

Roma, The Irishman and Marriage Story would all easily claim that title, I think.

 

[bok_party]

I would say it is more widespread than just Netflix. I could count the number of really good new releases I have seen in the last 5 years on one hand. Dr Sleep in 2019 and Green Book and Bad Times at the El Royale the year before that. That's about it.

These weren’t made by Netflix though

 

[jackn]

Roma, The Irishman and Marriage Story would all easily claim that title, I think.

No problem with those 3. Would not think you could add many to the list though. The original statement of a lot of truly great would suggest more.

I'd say Netflix has always made a lot of truly okay movies, with a few quality ones thrown in to try and win an Oscar. Nothing different last year, where they had mank, 5 bloods, maraineys black bottom and trial of the Chicago 7 all up for Oscars in some category.

 

[Billy ray]

My gf watching sex/life and loves it.

 

[JackOutback]

No problem with those 3. Would not think you could add many to the list though. The original statement of a lot of truly great would suggest more.

I'd say Netflix has always made a lot of truly okay movies, with a few quality ones thrown in to try and win an Oscar. Nothing different last year, where they had mank, 5 bloods, maraineys black bottom and trial of the Chicago 7 all up for Oscars in some category.

Netflix has moved away from buying cinema releases, which I think makes its content look a little slimmer. Their slate this year is jam packed but they seem to be going for the more crowd pleading films rather than high quality. So we have had Army of the Dead, Red Notice with the Rock and Ryan Reynolds coming up, The Dead Font Die with Bill Murray etc.