Last Film(s) You Watched

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:29 am

Midnight in Paris (2011) - I actually really like this, even though its probably not usually my scene really lol. But there was just something about it that i loved! Maybe the kinda fantasy/supernatural element to it, which i didnt know about and wasnt expecting at all. Romantic comedies not really my fav unless its a lot more comdey than romance Very Happy

But I gave this a go since woody allen directs, and I wasnt dissapointed.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) - Definitely one of best films of year. Gary Oldman was superb, and absolutely loved the ending! Had been putting this and a few other films off lately, even though downloaded them ages ago. Cant believe left it so long to watch!

The Decendents (2011) - was okay, though dont quite see what all the fuss was about. Kinda reminded me of films like Garden State for some reason. But I did enjoy it dont get me wrong. And thought george clooney was great. Think its just one of those films that because it was so hyped, and with me expecting so much, it didnt quite deliver. If hadnt heard about it probably would have thought it was brilliant lol ! Very Happy

Flight of the Navigator (1986) - Was on TV and couldnt resist. Hadnt see this in an age! Classic. One of the films i remember as a kid. Another of the films that a remake is in the works for too unfortunately.

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:09 am

bazzer101 wrote:

Midnight in Paris (2011) - I actually really like this, even though its probably not usually my scene really lol. But there was just something about it that i loved!

Me too Rachel McAdams

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:44 am

trollster wrote:

Me too Rachel McAdams

hehe ya that could be it lol Very Happy

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:46 am

is that puncture marks on Rachel McAdams kneck ???
who let Sasha out for the weekend ?

http://www.flixster.com/user/phubbs1 · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:12 am

Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)

Not really much better than the first film, in fact the effects are less impressive and less frequent also making the film rather dull to say the least.

Payne reappears in this sequel despite seemingly being killed convincingly in the first film (minus his blue lipstick) but this time he's up against a team of five challengers. These five challengers/adventurers are the most boring and unimaginative looking set I've seen in an adventure film, surprisingly female orientated the team look drab and silly, admittedly close to D&D lore but uninspiring none the less.

The whole film is pretty dull really with nothing much happening right up until the end where there is some decent dragon action, I think D&D followers will get more of a kick out of this but newcomers will be less enthralled. I have seen worse and this isn't quite as cheesy as the first.

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:08 pm

Churchill: The Hollywood Years

What if Winston Churchill was an American G.I., Eisenhower was black, and Adolf Hitler had only got one ball. Well that's what you'll get in this action comedy starring Christian Slater, Neve Campbell and a star studded list of A-list comedians. I laughed out loud when my dad told me about that song he used to sing and the rap version they performed really had me in stitches.

All in all a righteous laugh, and I'd recommend it to anyone who has a funny bone.

http://www.flixster.com/user/phubbs1 · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:01 am

Age of Dragons (2011)

Reworking of classic novel Moby Dick but this time using dragons as the game or hunt as it were. To be honest this is a really neat idea, the only problem is its been made poorly which is a shame.

I think this could of worked had a little more time and money been invested, the cast are OK I guess..for an action type film, Danny Glover is a little miscast as Ahab perhaps but Vinnie Jones does surprisingly well as does the hero Sevier as Ishmael . Nothing to rave about of course but the cheesiness of it all suits them fine and you know to expect cheese.

Of course the effects are slightly off key, cgi is average but shows promise, even the use of old techniques used by Harryhausen are used at one point which almost works (oddly it looked better in the old mythology films of Harryhausen). Then you do have silly things which needed more planning such as the Pequod as a wheeled land tank/ship, didn't really work as it was way too small looking despite about eight adults apparently living in it with lots of quarters shown, plus how did it run? petrol? diesel? Wink

I must also mention my dislike of virtually everyone in action films these days being some kind of martial arts expert and able to defeat multiple enemies without breaking sweat, it really is so so over used and in this film so out of place, what's wrong with some good old fashioned fisticuffs?

A nice idea but the execution is weak, worth checking out if you like dragon flicks though.

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:44 am

just watched Tower Heist though it was good 7.5/10

http://www.flixster.com/user/phubbs1 · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:00 am

Jack and Jill

Wow Mr Sandler! what on earth is going on here!? I realise you are not exactly flavour of the month anymore but was this REALLY needed??

Talk about shovelling the shit Jesus! there was a time when Sandler was quite amusing and his films about standing up for the average Joe's whilst playing the typical everyman were fun, but that was along time ago. His childish toilet humour now seems completely redundant and boring and this film really is a prime example of how basic and pathetic his films now appear. Sandler plays himself (as usual) and his twin sister who also (surprisingly) turns out to be kinda like every other character Sandler has played, that's all you need to know.

There is completely nothing here I can be positive about, its utter tripe from start to finish much like Martin Lawrence's 'Big Momma' 'comedy' films. What I can't believe is why Johnny Depp and Al Pacino would wanna star in a film like this for, its not like they need the work.

http://www.flixster.com/user/phubbs1 · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:11 am

Parents (1989)

Quirky little number this, first time I have seen it and I quite liked it Smile

Came across as a 'Little Shop of Horror's' black gallows humour type of film to me with a slight sprinkle of tension.

Its an odd one for sure, Randy Quaid is perfect as 'Dad' with that eerie joker-ish smile of his, Mary Beth Hurt accompanies Quaid well as 'Mum' to make a great kooky couple. The various scenes of eating dinner with close ups of the meat really does make you uncomfortable and your mind swings from judgement to judgement on wether little 'Michael Laemle's' parnets really are serving up human flesh for tea hehe.

Personally I could never really make up my mind if the whole thing was a dream or just a little boys crazy imagination, the film plays out quite surreal which keeps you guessing. Being set in the 50's really adds that kind of bizarre yet fun twist to it, almost impossible to think such things could happen in a perfect all American home in the happy 50's. The cute sitcom like soundtrack adds zing, makes the whole thing out to be almost silly, light hearted or even a kids film, truth be told the film gets darker and darker as it goes on yet your never really scared, more intrigued and curious.

A real cult oddity which works due to the brilliant performances of all the cast members.

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:08 am

THE HURT LOCKER

well i actually only watched half as it was a school night lol. seemed pretty good

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:53 pm

Went and seen Safe House at cinemas today was pretty good for an action film lots of action and a decent story line to go with it i reckon it's worth 7/10 worth seeing but better with surround sound or at the cinemas

http://www.flixster.com/user/phubbs1 · Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:31 am

Immortals

Based very loosely on certain fables of Greek mythology but interesting none the less, I must admit to loving historical epics or action films set in ancient times and this is another fine fun film in my view.

Obvious comparisons to '300' of course, when I first heard of this film I thought it was the sequel to be honest, its pretty much in the same style lets face it, very heavily influenced I'm sure. This isn't a bad thing though as the film looks really really nice, a blend of dreamy surrealism, gritty sweaty glistening warriors in shining armour, heavenly Gods and some slow motion action all mixed together in a visual classical painting of sorts. So yes plenty of cgi but it works well as it did for '300' in a warm metallic colour pallet.

I still think '300' is the better film hands down, this film was a little slow with its story and didn't really have great acting either, not that '300' was full of epic performances but this film did feel a tad more pantomime, especially with the God sequences in their shiny golden 'Flash Gordon' type outfits.

Rourke wasn't as strong as I had hoped, not sure what I expected but he just didn't wow me, Cavill looked the part but his acting skills clearly need honing whilst the same can be said for Pinto who is absolutely stunning but lacks proper acting skills. Total miscasting of Dorff methinks, really couldn't see him in this type of film and is there a film where John Hurt doesn't slip into his role with ease? not really, nuff said.

The film was as I expected and I enjoyed it, if you like '300' I'm sure you will enjoy this with its graphic novel stylings, not as much blood and not as vibrant in the slaughter department but that's down to very different stories. I'm quite happy to see more films like this about ancient historical/mythical tales, why couldn't they have done the remake of 'Clash of the Titans' like this?

http://www.flixster.com/user/phubbs1 · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:07 am

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Slightly silly title but if your unaware this is the sequel to the 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' remake starring Brendan Fraser. Pretty much the same thing accept swap Fraser with Dwayne Johnson playing Hutcherson's stepfather for this adventure.

Lots of the expected really, you can't really fail to know what your gonna see here, big bugs, volcanoes, sea beasties, lost gold, deep thick jungles and Michael Caine playing your typical bearded oldboy intrepid adventurer...think along the lines of Connery in 'The Last Crusade'.

Despite that it is good fun if you enjoy light hearted fantasy much like the original 'Centre of the Earth' film. It is of course totally daft how Johnson and Hutcherson know how to pilot Captain Nemo's Nautilus, hijack large bumblebees and ride them like 'speeder bikes' and Johnson throwing a spear underwater but hey!...you overlook these things.

Enjoyable stuff and hopefully a third on the way, maybe a little less focus on Johnson though this time, he's admittedly a funny guy but boy does he love being the centre of attention.

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:55 pm

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just common spammer phrase.d at the flicks last night "The woman in black" except for the typical over english son this was a realy good film!! i can also say my miss's almost shat a brick watching it which always amuses me and is worth telling all you others if your partners/friends are easily scared and you wanna scare the pants off of them!! good to see Danial play a good film besides the harry potter films!!!