Jupiter Jazz Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) I'm not a baseball fan at all but had heard of the story. Really good sports films are good, anyone recommend any others? Best Shot (Hoosiers) from the 80's about college basketball starring Gene Hackman. Really good sports films are rare as hell but Moneyball was fantastic. EDIT: Oh forgot The Colour Of Money which I suppose qualifies. Edited May 14, 2013 by Jupiter Jazz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarusQPFC Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Aye Prometheus is a piece of shit, its so littered with plot holes, continuity errors, tired cliche's & unanswered questions its hilarious. Visually it looks brilliant but the story itself is utterly shambolic. Skyfall - 8/10. The only Bond movie I think I really liked, im not a huge fan of the franchise although Casino Royale was not bad. Javier Bardem was amazing. So glad i went to see it, its the only bond ive went to see at the cinema and it was definetly a cracking choice. Im quite fond of the 3 Daniel Craig Bond films, think they have all been good, tho QOS was definetly the weakest of the 3 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainkev Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I thought Prometheus was okay when I first watched it but it's fucking awful. It's so utterly dumb its ridiculous. I was similar. I came out of Prometheus thinking it was quite good but nothing special. Then I watched a review which listed the numerous problems and plot-holes that I'd overlooked in it and frankly it's embarrassing just how many stupid elements are in this film. The one that did actually bother me when I first watched it though was the guy who takes his helmet off after having been on an alien planet for a few hours tops because his computer tells him it's probably safe. It's jaw droppingly stupid. I think that the fact that the film is pretty stunning to look at dazzles a lot of people on first viewing. However once you've had a bit of time to think things over and discuss it or listen to other opinions about it, you realise just how flawed narrative-wise it is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) We Need To Talk About Kevin - I just finished reading the book and decided to watch the movie straight away, which was probably a mistake.I would have enjoyed it as a film in its own right if I hadn't already read the novel but, having done so, I became grossly aware of things which were missing from the movie and I can't say that I was very impressed. As a chilling horror movie, it is far better than the average. However, as a meditation on the battle between 'nature and nurture' in relation to the development of a human being, it was sadly lacking. The book was fantastic, taking you right inside the mind of Eva. This allowed you to sympathise with her struggles before slowly realising that she may also be somewhat at fault for the way her son turned out. It is a highly complex story which just didn't work on the screen. The performances were all good, particularly Ezra Miller who also impressed me in Perks of Being a Wallflower. My main criticism has to be with the screenplay. It cut out a lot of important dialogue which would have added more depth to the story, and it didn't develop many of the character aspects at all, leaving the actors to do their best with an extremely vacuous and empty script. The film, unlike my usual criticism, could have actually benefited from an extra 20 or so minutes. Alternatively, it could have cut out a lot of the numerous flash-backs which became irritating after a while. I don't know. I would have given it a better score if I hadn't read the book. Having done that, I can see that it failed to make the most of the text it was based upon and felt quite empty, for lack of a better word. 6.5/10 Edited May 15, 2013 by The Real Saints 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgarusQPFC Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I think that the fact that the film is pretty stunning to look at dazzles a lot of people on first viewing. However once you've had a bit of time to think things over and discuss it or listen to other opinions about it, you realise just how flawed narrative-wise it is. Agreed, its a fucking mess of a movie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11thHour Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Source Code - 8/10. 2nd time seeing this and I quite like this film. Decent idea and a fine performance from Jake Gyllenhaal and Vera Farmiga. Edited May 16, 2013 by 11thHour 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Iron Man 3 ( 2013 ) Highly enjoyable stuff. Certainly better than the previous outing. A bit predictable at times thanks to some signposting, but forgivable stuff really. Stark was turned back into a more likeable character even with his blatant cheek and most of the action was spectacular, and well worth watching. Ben Kingsley was the standout of the movie cast wise, but Cheadle, Downey Jr. and Pearce were all not far behind. Cheadle especially was just brilliant. So yeah, this is a good blockbuster. 8/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurph Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) 21 and Over wasn't as terrible as I thought it was going to be. 6/10. Would recommend for a couple of laughs for some brainless comedy. It also had some Frightened Rabbit in it. Extra point for that. Edited May 16, 2013 by Smurph 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11thHour Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 The Terminal - 10/10. Absolutely hilarious and heartwarming. Brilliant film, Hanks and Stanley Tucci are on top form here. Loved it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowlichtie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Misery(1990) based on the Stephen King novel. Good movie, woman is nuts in it. Football Merchandise 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoopy1967 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 The Dammed United - 10/10 A great movie and a real insight to the relationship between clough and taylor. Quite funny at points as well. I had never seen it before and it really is a great movie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 The Muppets Watched it with my kids this evening and quite enjoyed it. Pretty funny and some catchy tunes throughout. 7/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Fast and Furious 6 1/10 Gets a point for a few funny lines from one character. The rest is painfully bad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Asa Akira's DP fanatics...... Zero plot but the cinematography is amazing Sent from my GT-N7000 using Pie & Bovril mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forehead7 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Fast and Furious 6 1/10 Gets a point for a few funny lines from one character. The rest is painfully bad I'll be seeing it next week! ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11thHour Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Star Trek: Into Darkness. Can't rate it as I fell asleep an hour into it but it seemed not bad from the bits that I saw . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELFC 7 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I'm not a baseball fan at all but had heard of the story. Really good sports films are good, anyone recommend any others? Any given Sunday Remember the titans The mighty ducks ( childhood favourite ) Major league Lords of dogtown Any given Sunday and remember the titans are the obvious choice but I highly recommend giving lords of dogtown a watch, based on a true story..... Very decent watch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Just watched an Argentinian film, the Secrets in their Eyes. 9/10 ... fantastic movie which won an oscar. I won't go into the plot as it's quite complex (it's a thriller, murder mystery, revenge etc type film). But even if you don't watch it, check out this scene of a football match where they're trying to catch the murderer - it's one continuation shot from start to end (supposedly). There's no subtitles but you don't really need them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t1t3h Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I loved that film. The scene in the stadium is brilliant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Stewart Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Watched The Sessions last night, based on the true story of a man - Mark O'Brien - suffering from polio who requires an Iron Lung who and is disabled from the neck down, in his mid-thirties, decides he wants to lose his virginity. It's a brilliantly written film and has three exceptional performances from John Hawkes who plays polio stricken Marc, William H. Macy as his understanding Priest / friend and Helen Hunt as the Sex Surrogate who helps him. Would thoroughly recommend, John Hawkes performance in particular is brilliant. You also get to see Helen Hunt's tits and bush! 9/10 Edited to alter the ludicrously small font. Edited May 20, 2013 by J_Stewart 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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