Colin M Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 2. Mark Wahlbergs character, why does everyone think he is great - the only point to him seemed to be a plot device to facilitate the dodgy ending. Is it because he swears a lot? With Sheen there's the classic good cop/bad cop double act, and he carries off the bad cop superbly. From the first moment you meet him in the film it's clear he's a total dick, and he plays the role perfectly! A few of his lines are really funny, and despite the film being set in Boston he's also classic NY Scorsese in his snappy delivery. The performances by Damon and Di Caprio are good because they're fairly straight and neutral, while I think Wahlberg's character required a bit more gusto. And yeah, the swearing probably swung it for me Still to watch Internal Affairs, will be interesting to see how it compares having seen the new one first 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 With Sheen there's the classic good cop/bad cop double act, and he carries off the bad cop superbly. From the first moment you meet him in the film it's clear he's a total dick, and he plays the role perfectly! A few of his lines are really funny, and despite the film being set in Boston he's also classic NY Scorsese in his snappy delivery. The performances by Damon and Di Caprio are good because they're fairly straight and neutral, while I think Wahlberg's character required a bit more gusto. And yeah, the swearing probably swung it for me Still to watch Internal Affairs, will be interesting to see how it compares having seen the new one first I agree with Colin. Swearing is big, clever and funny. I quite fancy Infernal Affairs on the back of seeing this as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 With Sheen there's the classic good cop/bad cop double act, and he carries off the bad cop superbly. From the first moment you meet him in the film it's clear he's a total dick, and he plays the role perfectly! A few of his lines are really funny, and despite the film being set in Boston he's also classic NY Scorsese in his snappy delivery. The performances by Damon and Di Caprio are good because they're fairly straight and neutral, while I think Wahlberg's character required a bit more gusto. And yeah, the swearing probably swung it for me Still to watch Internal Affairs, will be interesting to see how it compares having seen the new one first See, there is no such character in the original which is why I have a problem with him and why it just seems to me he is just beefed up plot device, they had to give him a bit of gusto to hide that fact. When you watch the original you will see what I mean. I liked DiCaprio, not so keen on Damon (a bit snivelling and weasly compared to the smooth Andy Lau) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTON Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Day of the Dead 2: Contagium - 5/10 Had nothing to do with the others and had a confusing countdown of the days previos wihtout any real reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetooner Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Corpse Bride 7/10 Animated film from Tim Burton, quite funny throughout and a great cast list of names for the voices 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Looks pish, a no-name cast saved by Sir Rob Zombie B) It was completely pish. Rob Zombie saved it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laid Back Maverick Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 The Departed 9/10. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a film so much - hell, I even liked Leonardo Di Caprio's performance! I laughed, I cringed, I had a few "oh ya f'cker" moments too. It really brightened up what had been a dreary Sunday! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I watched The da Vinci Code last night. It fell right between two stools I thought. The people who had read the book would be pissed off at the lack of accuracy and there was little mention of the real back story, i.e. the controversial stuff, and for the people who hadn't read the book wouldn't have a clue what was going on as it was impossible to fit the full story into a movie. I was almost pissing myself laughing about the healing hands of Sophie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half A Person Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I watched The da Vinci Code last night. It fell right between two stools I thought. The people who had read the book would be pissed off at the lack of accuracy and there was little mention of the real back story, i.e. the controversial stuff, and for the people who hadn't read the book wouldn't have a clue what was going on as it was impossible to fit the full story into a movie. I was almost pissing myself laughing about the healing hands of Sophie. Yep, the bit at Ian McKellen's house was just crammed in, I thought. No good to man nor beast. It wasn't particularly good, but nor was it as awful as many have made out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Gripweed Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Yep, the bit at Ian McKellen's house was just crammed in, I thought. No good to man nor beast. It wasn't just that scene that pissed me off, the opening scene in The Louvre was poor as well. Howard used blood to show the clues. Aye right Ritchie. Without spoiling the movie, they got two major things wrong in the story and the ending was even worse than the book. I didn't think that would be possible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest God is a bairn Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 grudge 2 - i shit my pants 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTON Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Candyman - 7/10, for a 90s horror was pretty good, and Tony Todd is as terrifying as he always has been. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Watched Saw 2 last night. Was alright, ending was a bit shit. 7/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raith Against The Machine Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 It wasn't just that scene that pissed me off, the opening scene in The Louvre was poor as well. Howard used blood to show the clues. Aye right Ritchie. Without spoiling the movie, they got two major things wrong in the story and the ending was even worse than the book. I didn't think that would be possible. Just finished watching it. That was a horrific ending! BTW, did the version you see have subtitles for the French bits? Mine didn't, and I still have no idea what the banker said to the Polisman in the hospital. It was quite a poor film - preferred the book. Do you think they change the film so that there are still surprises for the people who read the book, or do they do it to thoroughly annoy the folk who read the book? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fraser_arab Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Went and saw the Grudge 2. Great movie, sh*t scary at times!! 9/10 - It ended quite badly IMO, although they might just be leaving it for a "Grudge 3" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLwankwankwank Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 The Devil Wears Prada. Chick Flick Shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Chick Flick Shite. I read that as clit flick shite. No more wine for me! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLwankwankwank Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I read that as clit flick shite. No more wine for me! If you do get a copy of that could you burn me one and post it, thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterhead Dave Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I read that as clit flick shite. No more wine for me! Dirty hussy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarreZ Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Im watching the Queen just now - its actually quite good, i expected it to be pish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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