Movie What's the last movie you saw? (5)

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My only regret is not watching this with a group of people just to see and hear their reactions to this.

Once I heard that this was "the Citizen Kane of bad movies" then you know it's going to be bad so you have that expectation. It was soo much worse than I ever imagined. I'm kinda speechless at the moment about how bad it was.

I highly recommend people experience this. You will laugh and you will cry.
If you are so inclined I'm pretty sure cinemas still screen this every now and again.

Oh you're in Tassie.

If you're in Melbs I know Nova do it.
 

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While the cinematography was fantastic, I found the story somewhat disjointed and disappointing. Not a bad film, but not as good as everyone was saying when it was in the cinema. 6/10


Kingsman 2

While I loved the quirkiness of the first, I don't think this film came anywhere near replicating it. For a start, it went way, way too long. The villain was stupid, and the CGI enhanced fight scenes became boring and predictable. Not even Elton John could improve it. Disappointing. 4/10
 
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Dunkirk

While the cinematography was fantastic, I found the story somewhat disjointed and disappointing. Not a bad film, but not as good as everyone was saying when it was in the cinema. 6/10
I thought what Nolan did with Dunkirk was quite brave and I for one, have little issue with any lack of character development in many movies.
I also thought the score was bombastic, but it did do what it set out to do, even when I didn't want it to. i.e. I was aware of it driving the movie at times, but still couldn't help myself from getting overwhelmed by the visual/aural assault.
Some parts struck me as being just a little silly also (you know which scene in particular) but something quite delightful was accomplished overall, here.

Overall, I don't know how everything that was achieved was packed into less than 2 on-screen hours and for that, this gets a bump in score. 8/10
 

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Saw it at the cinemas back in the day and rewatched it tonight. It's still slick and gruesome and has such great twists along the way. That ending...

I think it's held up very well and remains a classic. 9/10
Agreed, brilliant movie. I imagine it's easier to believe Spacey as the bad guy now as well haha.
 

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Mother! (2017) - Finally got round to watching this. Pretty weird stuff, last 40 minutes were intense/insane. Some of the allegorical stuff went over my head but I still enjoyed this. Sure, it's pretentious, but it's still entertaining. 7/10

Bone Tomahawk (2015) -
This was awesome. Wasn't expecting all the wry humour or the unbelievable gore at the end. Kurt Russell is a total badarse and has some of the best facial hair you'll ever see in a movie in this one. Great western. 8.5/10
 

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Bone Tomahawk (2015) -
This was awesome. Wasn't expecting all the wry humour or the unbelievable gore at the end. Kurt Russell is a total badarse and has some of the best facial hair you'll ever see in a movie in this one. Great western. 8.5/10
Yeah. This was great. :)
One of the best 'surprises' in recent years............Western though? Sort of.
 

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James White (2015) - A film with a micro focus looking at a troubled young man in NYC. Christopher Abbott is an actor with a lot of potential. Didn't think much of the film as much as I did that performance 6.5/10

Allied (2016): Owes a lot to its stars. An classic style noir spy film with modern day direction. I'm a sucker for anything war related. Really took off in the middle part I felt. Brad Pitt is more interesting in non-leading man roles but he and Cotillard carry it pretty well. 7.5/10

Wonder: Sappy and hallmarky (i'm going to call it playdoughy) like an episode of One Tree Hill but I lapped it up like a thirsty dog! I liked the different point of view arks and especially the sister's point of view. Dragged on a bit too long. I was in the mood and needed to kill time and it delivered. Reading Cinema is good value :thumbsu: 7/10
 
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Only The Brave.

I loved this movie from the actors and the people they were portraying.

Movies like this always have a way of getting to me and I just thought this was brilliantly done.

4/5
 

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The Foreigner - Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan. If you're Jackie Chan fan then you will love this movie imo. Probably one of his best movie although we see a different side of JC - a more serious tone movie rather than his usual action/comedy. 9/10
I'd been waiting months for it, probably my most anticipated movie of the year. Did not disappoint. Really enjoyed it. Jackie was great, Brosnan also solid.
So good I've already seen it twice in a week!
 

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Only The Brave.

I loved this movie from the actors and the people they were portraying.

Movies like this always have a way of getting to me and I just thought this was brilliantly done.

4/5
Big Jennifer Connolly fan.

Rated this flick. Very much a Perfect Storm/Deepwater Horizon feel. Pretty much another character study of a crew of working class guys in an extreme situation.
 

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Columbus - A man (John Cho) travels to Columbus, Indiana where his estranged father is in a coma and meets a smart 19-year-old girl who hasn't left the town for college because of family issues. That type of a dynamic is not unusual, but it plays really well here and it's set against the beautiful backdrop of modern architecture, which is a running theme. Not a single shot is wasted. 7.5/10

Raw - Every, grit my teeth and squint my eyes moment was felt, every descent into giving into your worst impulses was so deftly portrayed. It's pretty amazing. Loved setting it in a college that goes pretty hard and crazy, so much so that the film barely gives you a time to breathe. 9/10

The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Latest from the mad genius that is Yorgos Lanthimos. Unlike the Lobster or Dogooth, this doesn't have the same kind of depth that the others have, but it's still a wild ride. Barry Keoghan is a bit of a revelation here. 7/10

Good Time - This can simply be a film about a heist, a brother trying to free his mentally challenged brother after a bank robbery gone wrong, all in a night in NYC, and it would still be great. What's makes this pretty special, is how complex its main character is - a love for his brother that is completely misplaced - and the film's overarching themes of race and gender. Most honest portrayal of New York since 25th Hour and Pattinson's finest role to date, he's had a terrific year. 9.5/10
 

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Latest from the mad genius that is Yorgos Lanthimos. Unlike the Lobster or Dogooth, this doesn't have the same kind of depth that the others have, but it's still a wild ride. Barry Keoghan is a bit of a revelation here. 7/10
Nicole Kidman is fit in this man. She must be around 50. Good body is good.

Good Time - This can simply be a film about a heist, a brother trying to free his mentally challenged brother after a bank robbery gone wrong, all in a night in NYC, and it would still be great. What's makes this pretty special, is how complex its main character is - a love for his brother that is completely misplaced - and the film's overarching themes of race and gender. Most honest portrayal of New York since 25th Hour and Pattinson's finest role to date, he's had a terrific year. 9.5/10
Great cinema movie. Very sensory and atmospheric. Pattinson has become one of those actors you watch a film for now.
 
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The Legend of Bagger Vance - I’m not gonna try to claim this is a brilliant film but I adore it, the romance for the game and character. For some reason is this or “For Love of the game” are on I’ll watch and I’ll love them. 8/10 for me probs like a 5/10 for most and maybe a 7/10 for golf fans

Room - not “the room” I hadn’t seen this before. It’s harrowing and gritty. Brie Larson and the kid are captivating. 8/10

La La Land - extremely lucky to watch this at the opera house with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducts by Justin Hurwitz (the composer of the original score). Film wise I think I missed how much heart and soul it had the first time, love the film and personally had it above moonlight for the year. Experience wise this was a treat. 10/10 for the experience

The Room - wife hadn’t seen it and wants to see the disaster artist. We watched, I laughed a lot, she didn’t. I don’t think this is as “funny” bad to the uninitiated as it might otherwise be. It’s probably just a real tough slog if you don’t get the history and trivia.
 

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Raw - Every, grit my teeth and squint my eyes moment was felt, every descent into giving into your worst impulses was so deftly portrayed. It's pretty amazing. Loved setting it in a college that goes pretty hard and crazy, so much so that the film barely gives you a time to breathe. 9/10
Raw did a pretty good job in making one wince in moments you would not have done otherwise in lesser quality movies.

The Wailing:

Finally got around to watching this and so glad I did.
It's an odd balance of a movie (it is South Korean) but a balance that somehow oddly finds just the right equilibrium through the genres it presents.
People have every right to dislike it and for its almost three hour running time, but I felt every moment was worth it. 8/10
 

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Finally got around to watching this and so glad I did.
It's an odd balance of a movie (it is South Korean) but a balance that somehow oddly finds just the right equilibrium through the genres it presents.
People have every right to dislike it and for its almost three hour running time, but I felt every moment was worth it. 8/10
I remember seeing this about a year back and viewing it as erratic and a bit all over the shop but so original and unique and you're right the pieces came together. I think it was playing at the Nova for little while. Would have been great to see in a dark cinema with barely anyone in there. The director does some complex work. Lots of symbolism and subtext like The Yellow Sea probably requires another watch to connect the dots.
 

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Under the Skin - 2/10

Mostly rubbish. Way too slow. Plot was too ambiguous (or just missing for at least half the movie). Presents some decent themes when you think about it but not really an enjoyable experience.
 

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Camp X-Ray (2014) - Guantanamo Bay Drama. Guard versus detainee in battle of wills and perspectives. Peyman Moaadi great actor from great Iranian films of modern times versus Kristen Stewart. Sounds like a mismatch. However I've always noticed how affective Stewart can be when given the right role. She is perfectly cast in this because the criticism people have of her in previous stuff (like having that sort of standoffish, tense and nervous presentation and not fitting a certain role in whatever movie) is perfect for this role. She shines in this. 7/10
 
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Mother! (2017) - Finally got round to watching this. Pretty weird stuff, last 40 minutes were intense/insane. Some of the allegorical stuff went over my head but I still enjoyed this. Sure, it's pretentious, but it's still entertaining. 7/10

Bone Tomahawk (2015) -
This was awesome. Wasn't expecting all the wry humour or the unbelievable gore at the end. Kurt Russell is a total badarse and has some of the best facial hair you'll ever see in a movie in this one. Great western. 8.5/10
I wouldn’t expect too many middling reviews for Mother! Really seems like an all or nothing film.
 

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Coco. The new Pixar movie. Opens Boxing Day, but there were advance screenings on the weekend.

It tells the story of a little boy in a Mexican town that loves music, but comes from a family that bans music as it led to the heartbreak of the great , great grandma in previous years, so successive generations have continued the ban.

The story is set during The Day of the Dead when the departed are invited back to visit family, according to Mexican custom. The little boy crosses over in the opposite direction and spends the day with his family that he knows from photos. He is trying to get a blessing from them to return back and play music, but discovers familial stories of love, betrayal and murder. It is not as dark as it sounds. My 10 year old son loved it.

A beautiful film in the style that Pixar do so well. Entertaining, funny, empathetic and touching. I believe that it is the highest grossing film in Mexican history.

8.5/10
 
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Was nowhere near as bad as I was expecting. Littered with more actors/actresses than I expected as well. Short, snappy film. Nothing particularly special about it but I don't regret having seen it.
 
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