Posted January 13, 2008 The Shawshank Redemption Some people say this film is scmultzy, though between the suicides, multiple gang rapes and people being beaten to death, I somehow never got that impression. 9/10 It's bloody brilliant, that's what it is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2008 Currently watching Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead and very much wishing I'd watched it from the beginning. It's set during the unraveling of Hamlet, circling two characters who only have a small part of the play and what they are doing while the story unfolds. It's rather interesting and a little philosophical, and quick witted in your shakespearean way. Reminds me of Waiting for Godot. Two characters who are defined by their removed existence. Stars Tim Roth and Gary Oldman, two fine actors playing roles of bonkers rhetoric, attempts to be rational by roundabout means - definitely worth watching. Can't give it a rating though as I've not watched it from the beginning, but I thought I'd put the word out there and see if anyone's seen it before, at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2008 Jeepers Creepers Some truly terrible moments mixed with some truly great moments. Makes for an average movie really. Some moments like the police car escort part are brilliant, whereas the ending is somewhat...not. Scared me in places (even though I've seen it before) and I want to sleep now, but can't! *is a wimp* 6.7/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2008 A great double whammy of movies on TV last night: Jaws Up until last year this was my favourite movie of all time, ever since I saw it when I was just a nipper at 13. Not much else can be said about this film that hasn't been said before, but it really is a classic masterpiece. The suspence and pacing are absolutely perfect, the characterisations spot-on and for what is essentially a monster movie it is incredibly rounded and three-dimensional. Quint's speech about the USS Indianapolis still gives me the shivers. 10/10 Stargate I remember the magazines all having a go at this as a Star Wars rip off when it first came out. I still fail to see how. The first time I ever saw it was when Sky were about to repeat the first year of the tv show again and I thought I'd better see what all the fuss was about, so in preparation I rented out this and the pilot movie of the tv series. I loved this! Although I have to say that it's a bit disappointing to never see the fantastic director's cut on tv. Nevertheless, great entertainment from start to finish, the actors are all great (Spade is hilarious as Daniel, and Russell compelling as O'Neil) but it was the story that truly gripped me. As a result of this film being so (surprisingly) well researched I've become fascinated with ancient egyptian culture too! 9/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2008 Time Bandits Time travelling midgets take a young boy on their adventures as they try to make their fortune thieving after they were fired from their jobs making flora for god. Yes. 9/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2008 Die Hard 4.0 - 4.0/10 (see the rather lame joke?) This isn't a Die Hard film! Sure it's called 'Die Hard' and stars Bruce Willis, but it destroys the whole concept of Die Hard and then tries to rebuild it in the mould of a modern action movie. As a Die Hard film it fails, as a xXx clone it fails miserably. All in all it's pure garbage! The embarrassing thing is Die Hard is a formula so simple it's actually harder to it mess up than it is to get it right! Epic Fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 13, 2008 Beverly Hills Cop Excellent first in the trilogy starring Eddie Murphy. Just finished on ITV2. 9.5/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 The Pursuit of Happyness After enjoying Will Smith's performance in I Am Legend, I decided to check this out and I'm now glad i did. It's not as cheesily sentimental as I thought (although the score still stank a bit). I was genuinely moved by the fresh prince and the bond between him and his son. 7/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Ducktales The Movie. FUCKING ACE. 10/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Apollo 13 Pretty decent. Almost cried during the odd scene. Forgot what the ending was like, as I was expecting a Deep Impact style teary goodbye 7/10 The Da Vinci Code One of my guilty pleasure's. Ron Howard should not of had rushed through the first 3/4 of the book, and given us that long, slow, uneventful final 20minutes. 6/10 The Life of Brian One of my favourite comedies of all time. After finishing watching this, S4C was having a bloody Python night, and I must of started the DVD 15minutes before the film was aired, as I caught the ending aftering finishing my watch. At least I got to watch some documentaries. 10/10 True Lies Plenty of action and plenty of comedy. Mixes both genres well. Will never get old. 10/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Step Up. The dancing was amazing in this film, story was a bit meh, but I really enjoyed it and gave me some ideas for my dance audition ^_^ 7/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Memories Interesting short movies, 2 being Twilight Zone anime version and the other being... weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Howl's Moving Castle The first Studio Ghibli film to be given my attention. I knew that this film was good, but I didn't think it would be THAT good! I enjoyed it a lot. I watched it with dubbed audio, and Christian Bale's voice added a bit more brilliance. 9/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Howl's Moving Castle The first Studio Ghibli film to be given my attention. I knew that this film was good, but I didn't think it would be THAT good! I enjoyed it a lot. I watched it with dubbed audio, and Christian Bale's voice added a bit more brilliance. 9/10 Heh, I watched that this vacation and didn't really get what on earth was going on. XD Was even worse for my friend cause there were only Dutch subtitles or Dutch dub, nothing in English so he was clueless as to what was going on. I thought it was an okay movie but nothing special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Heh, I watched that this vacation and didn't really get what on earth was going on. XDWas even worse for my friend cause there were only Dutch subtitles or Dutch dub, nothing in English so he was clueless as to what was going on. I thought it was an okay movie but nothing special. I don't know how you couldn't figure out what was happening. I found it very easy to keep up with it. The film has also made me want to read the novel... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 I don't know how you couldn't figure out what was happening. I found it very easy to keep up with it. The film has also made me want to read the novel... I don't know, it just didn't make sense what was going on? Plus there didn't seem to be that much of a story in there... Maybe it's just me but I prefer other studio Ghibli movies. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 I don't know, it just didn't make sense what was going on? Plus there didn't seem to be that much of a story in there... Maybe it's just me but I prefer other studio Ghibli movies. =) I had some idea, then at one point it all crept up on me. To which I made a loud "Ooh! Bloody hell." in an unusually thick Brummie accent. What are these other Ghibli movies yow prefer? Just to keep in mind for future purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 I had some idea, then at one point it all crept up on me. To which I made a loud "Ooh! Bloody hell." in an unusually thick Brummie accent. What are these other Ghibli movies yow prefer? Just to keep in mind for future purchase. Hmm, ones I really like are Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. I also love Grave of the Fireflies, but I don't think it actually counts as a Ghibli film? You should still check it out though. =P Others I like are My Neighbor Totoro, Laputa: Castle in the sky and Nauscia (sp?). Also there's Kiki's Delivery Service but not many people seem to like it (plus it seems something for younger kids) and Porco Rosso, which is okay but not great. I think that's all the ones I've seen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Hmm, ones I really like are Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. I also love Grave of the Fireflies, but I don't think it actually counts as a Ghibli film? You should still check it out though. =P Others I like are My Neighbor Totoro, Laputa: Castle in the sky and Nauscia (sp?). Also there's Kiki's Delivery Service but not many people seem to like it (plus it seems something for younger kids) and Porco Rosso, which is okay but not great. I think that's all the ones I've seen... I heard Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away were brilliant. But I've heard that Kiki's Delivery Service isn't that good, and if you said it's for kids, then I might avoid it. Everything else might be looked at before I ever think of buying. Although My Neighbour Totoro might be one I'll get. Mind you, I still have Pom Poko to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 I heard Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away were brilliant. But I've heard that Kiki's Delivery Service isn't that good, and if you said it's for kids, then I might avoid it.Everything else might be looked at before I ever think of buying. Although My Neighbour Totoro might be one I'll get. Mind you, I still have Pom Poko to watch. Ah, I don't think I'm familiar with that one. There's probably a lot more Ghibli movies out there that I haven't seen yet. =O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 14, 2008 Open Water My review is ALL spoiler baby! WOULD THEY JUST DIE ALREADY!!! It gets +2 because I laughed at it...when I wasn't bored to tears. 2/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 15, 2008 Ah, I don't think I'm familiar with that one. There's probably a lot more Ghibli movies out there that I haven't seen yet. =O Pom Poko is brilliant. I absolutely love it. It's marvellous, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 15, 2008 Pom Poko is brilliant. I absolutely love it. It's marvellous, really. Heh, well I'm going to watch it tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 15, 2008 Open Water My review is ALL spoiler baby! WOULD THEY JUST DIE ALREADY!!! It gets +2 because I laughed at it...when I wasn't bored to tears. 2/10 That was the worst movie I've ever seen. Me and OW rent a lot of shit just for laughs, but we were going batship crazy watching that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 15, 2008 I loved Kiki's delivery service personally. I like Howl's Moving Castle too, though it is a bit thickly spread. If you ever get to read anything by Dianne Wynne Jones (her book upon which Howl's is based) you should, she's good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
