Author Topic: What was the last film you watched? (Read 959929 times)

Tim Hall · « **Reply #2050 on:** 01 January, 2012, 06:49:31 pm »

The Lavender Hill Mob, yesterday afternoon. Bliss.

Juan Martín · « **Reply #2051 on:** 01 January, 2012, 07:21:52 pm »

This afternoon: Three Colours - White.

I enjoyed this more than Blue but I don't think I have quite got my head round it yet...

It is interesting to spot odd corresponding scenes. Looking forward to Red, hopefully tomorrow if the weather is poor.

Last night I watched a DVD of Black Moon Rising with Tommy Lee Jones and some other people. It was dire. I don't know why we inflicted this on ourselves but I note on Amazon that it rates almost 5 stars so perhaps there are nuances that I am missing.

David Martin · « **Reply #2052 on:** 01 January, 2012, 09:35:24 pm »

Quote from: Frere on 30 December, 2011, 11:09:35 pm

Quote from: geraldc on 30 December, 2011, 10:57:50 pm
Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol. I enjoyed it, turn your brain off, and watch Tom Cruise sprint around. It was big advert for Apple and their various products though.
Not particularly recommended, but good for a couple hours fun escapism. Did have the usual USia sickly sentimental ending though.

Absolutely everything you would expect from a MI film: fast paced cliffhangers, impossible stunts, great locations. Turn brain off, sit back and enjoy.

..d

citoyen · « **Reply #2053 on:** 01 January, 2012, 11:59:23 pm »

Quote from: Tim Hall on 01 January, 2012, 06:49:31 pm

The Lavender Hill Mob, yesterday afternoon. Bliss.

We watched The Ladykillers this afternoon. Bliss indeed.

d.

RJ · « **Reply #2054 on:** 02 January, 2012, 11:23:45 am »

Quote from: Lovely Horse on 07 November, 2011, 07:27:59 am

Grizzly Man.

Would have equally worked with a comma between the two words in the title.

Werner Herzog is just a great director, who manages to create superb films exploring individuals whose obsession takes them beyond where sane people would feel comfortable.

Great, thought-provoking film that picks up on the Man & Nature theme that also runs through Fitzcarraldo and Aguirre. Good (Richard Thompson) soundtrack too - well-covered by one of the DVD extras.

RJ · « **Reply #2055 on:** 02 January, 2012, 11:27:53 am »

And the last film I watched?:

Arthur Christmas - festive genius

jogler · « **Reply #2056 on:** 02 January, 2012, 12:03:27 pm »

Cold Mountain.
Predictable ending

LEE · « **Reply #2057 on:** 02 January, 2012, 03:56:19 pm »

Quote from: RJ on 02 January, 2012, 11:23:45 am

Quote from: Lovely Horse on 07 November, 2011, 07:27:59 am
Grizzly Man.

Would have equally worked with a comma between the two words in the title.

Werner Herzog is just a great director, who manages to create superb films exploring individuals whose obsession takes them beyond where sane people would feel comfortable.

Great, thought-provoking film that picks up on the Man & Nature theme that also runs through Fitzcarraldo and Aguirre. Good (Richard Thompson) soundtrack too - well-covered by one of the DVD extras.

Great Documentary film but "Wierd Man" would have been more apt.

RJ · « **Reply #2058 on:** 02 January, 2012, 03:57:58 pm »

Quote from: LEE on 02 January, 2012, 03:56:19 pm

Quote from: RJ on 02 January, 2012, 11:23:45 am
Quote from: Lovely Horse on 07 November, 2011, 07:27:59 am
Grizzly Man.

Would have equally worked with a comma between the two words in the title.

Werner Herzog is just a great director, who manages to create superb films exploring individuals whose obsession takes them beyond where sane people would feel comfortable.

Great, thought-provoking film that picks up on the Man & Nature theme that also runs through Fitzcarraldo and Aguirre. Good (Richard Thompson) soundtrack too - well-covered by one of the DVD extras.

Great Documentary film but "Weird Man" would have been more apt.

But that would cover most of Herzog's central characters ....

Efrogwr · « **Reply #2059 on:** 02 January, 2012, 05:41:52 pm »

Patagonia.

A wonderful film about two (unrelated) quests, one in Wales, one in Patagonia. One looking for a future, the other looking for the past.
It's well acted and brilliantly filmed. Slow-paced and thoughtful, It's a change from the usual frantic stuff.

For those who understand Welsh, and haven't seen it, it's a must.

For the rest, Although the dialogue is in Welsh and Spanish (with Welsh subtitles), it's still worth watching. After all, cinema is a visual medium.

RJ · « **Reply #2060 on:** 02 January, 2012, 06:07:58 pm »

So, a Welsh-Basque follow-up's on the cards?

Tidy

Chris S · « **Reply #2061 on:** 02 January, 2012, 10:08:16 pm »

Rare Exports - A Christmas Tale.

Really nicely shot, and deliciously dark and creepy without being OTT on the gore. Weird.

AndyK · « **Reply #2062 on:** 02 January, 2012, 10:11:34 pm »

Primal.

It was dire. (only worth it for the killer rabbit that had me in stitches)

LindaG · « **Reply #2063 on:** 02 January, 2012, 10:30:16 pm »

Quote from: Dinamo on 28 November, 2011, 07:45:01 pm

The Fighter

Good film with a great performance from Christian Bale.

Yes, it was excellent. Top notch fight scenes and some fine film acting from Bale and Wahlberg.

geoff · « **Reply #2064 on:** 02 January, 2012, 10:51:58 pm »

Hugo in 3D

With disbelief mostly intact, I'm sorry to say.

ferret · « **Reply #2065 on:** 04 January, 2012, 11:38:55 pm »

watched the girl with the dragon tattoo, the girl who played with fire and the girl who kicked the hornets nest over christmas,

not long back from watching sherlock holmes 2 in merthyr,

and going to see war horse when it comes out, I would love to go and see it at the theater but living in wales not much chance,

oh and going to see the american version of the girl with a dragon tattoo some time.

Adrian · « **Reply #2066 on:** 05 January, 2012, 10:58:28 pm »

Quote from: ferret on 04 January, 2012, 11:38:55 pm

oh and going to see the american version of the girl with a dragon tattoo some time.

I thought it was good, although I'm not sure if my experience was diminished or enhanced by the bloke in front of me shouting "Pussy, you're a pussy" and collapsing with laughter when Lisbeth bests Bjurman.

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #2067 on:** 07 January, 2012, 07:46:58 pm »

Precious. Wow.

lou boutin · « **Reply #2068 on:** 07 January, 2012, 07:50:34 pm »

I'm watching 'About a Boy'.

Dinamo · « **Reply #2069 on:** 08 January, 2012, 04:24:38 am »

Quote from: Kirst on 07 January, 2012, 07:46:58 pm

Precious. Wow.

Great film

LindaG · « **Reply #2070 on:** 08 January, 2012, 04:55:31 am »

Deep Blue Sea, the film-of-the-Terrence Rattigan play, with Rachel Weisz. Rachel Weisz was great.

It was all a bit Anna Karenin, unsurprisingly, but riveting, and they had tried hard to replicate the symbolism of the stage version, into the film. Crusty was ready to spork himself in the eye by the end. I loved it. Except the music, which made its point too well, and too often.

And the funny thing is, we've been talking about it ever since, as there was so much in it that was real - fear of being lonely, hopeless first love, infatuation.

On the whole, 7/10.

Frere · « **Reply #2071 on:** 08 January, 2012, 06:33:14 pm »

The Artist

Rare must see film recommendation. Brand new Black and White silent (mostly), accompanied by music. Film going back to basics, i.e. tell a good story well, don't need noisy explosions, SFx, over saturated colors, gimmicky 3D. Georgeous filmography.

Very good indeed.

Recommended. Just go watch.

Frere

BrianI · « **Reply #2072 on:** 08 January, 2012, 07:09:53 pm »

THX1138

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AlbionLass · « **Reply #2073 on:** 08 January, 2012, 07:56:40 pm »

Inglourious Basterds, third time I've seen it. Now one of my favourite films.

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #2074 on:** 08 January, 2012, 08:02:48 pm »

Quote from: Frere on 08 January, 2012, 06:33:14 pm

The Artist

Rare must see film recommendation. Brand new Black and White silent (mostly), accompanied by music. Film going back to basics, i.e. tell a good story well, don't need noisy explosions, SFx, over saturated colors, gimmicky 3D. Georgeous filmography.

Very good indeed.

Recommended. Just go watch.

Frere

+1

Uncomplicated tale, very well told

Spot on down to what seems to be the correct aspect ratio for the era.

Excellent dog!

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