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[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'll take a look, thanks. :good:

That's a shame, i was looking forward to it.

Lockout was quite entertaining. As xaccers said, Guy Pearce's performance was good and his witty lines carried the movie really. 6/10

Ong Bak - 6/10, The Protector 7/10. You can consider me a Tony Jaa fan now, his fight scenes are great.

Red Lights was okay. Not something i'd ever watch again though. 7/10

21 Grams - Second time of watching. It's a thought provoking and powerfully tragic movie about three characters and how their lives intersect. If you've never seen it you should. 9/10

The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara - Superb documentary, very well done. 8/10

[MENTION=1071274]Archer[/MENTION] - Have you ever watched the series Northern Exposure? It's one of my all time favourites and something you might really like.
[Off-topic] Archer:
Oh yes! I loved that show. I think that may need a re-watch when I've finished Moonlighting.

Thanks for the reminder :D

As for Red Lights, I wasn't really overwhelmed with the film itself, but when you got to the very end and everything made sense I thought it was worth it. The whole film was basically just a setup for that one piece of information, and I like films like that. Seven Pounds anyone?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It was watching Moonlighting that made me think of it. The last time i gave it a play-through was a few years ago but it holds up really well. (With the exception of the Adam Ant episode which was awful every time i've seen it).

I'm three episodes into Moonlighting. Bruce Willis is a little smarmier than i remember but i'm loving it anyway! :good:
[Off-topic] Archer:
I will admit that he tickles my punch reflex a lot more than I remember but he gets away with it. He's David Addison!
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Anyone watched the last episode of Breaking Bad, Ozymandias? Heard its the best episode of BB to date. No spoilers please :'D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I haven't yet. Dying to get home from work to see it though. Even more so now that you've said that!
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
No. No gems. Even in Bloodsport, his technique is flawed, exposing himself way too much with every kick. It's not martial arts, it's movie fighting.

Norris, on film, is the same way.

It's been a long time since I've seen Ip Man, and I never saw the sequels.

As I recall, Jaa is more athletic and brutal, as he his training is from kickboxing, I believe.

Most of the better technique isn't very entertaining on film, honestly. Real martial arts, outside of a MMA match, is too effective to be entertaining usually, so larger, more visually appealing performances happen, but that's just my take having trained in Hapkido, where exploiting weakness is key. It's a lot of "sweep the leg". :P

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[Off-topic] roofrider:
Yea, Jaa is all Muay Thai whereas Donnie Yen (Ip man) looks like he's a better all round martial artist, practices many disciplines. Their styles vary radically so can't really compare.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Ahh.. Alright.. I accidentally read a small spoiler about it.. It was an article about Season 5. I just closed that tab and exit my browser ASAP because that spoiler I accidentally read... I couldn't believe it... I won't spoil it for you.. Go watch it :)
[Off-topic] Troubadour666:
hi,

i went to see the 11rst minutes, i'm crying at 11:11 :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Just finished watching it. I'm speechless! That...was...amazing.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Told ya.... :(
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I love that movie, and you're absolutely right. It really is a masterpiece! :good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Easiest ever film set to build! :)

Two other great movies that also have the same simplicity and art are Hitchcock's Rear Window, and Rope. Have you seen either of them? They're both primarily set in one room too.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
[MENTION=655433]LordManhattan[/MENTION]

Got a new one for you. Atlantic Rim. 1.7! Not, 'so bad it's good' but 'so bad the entire cast and crew should burn in hell for all eternity'.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
Now you see me was.. amazing
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Smells like an Oscar!

Trailer! :D

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[Off-topic] M_T_M:
Better than The Notebook ??
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The trailer looks better than i was expecting. Instead of CGI i thought it might have had crayon drawings on a green screen!

I was impressed by Saoirse Ronan in Byzantium, so i thought i'd give Hanna a go. Gotta say, it's not bad at all! It's so full of movie tropes that it feels a little copy/paste, but it's done in a way that makes it feel fresh. Fun action flick, 7/10
[Off-topic] xaccers:
I might give Byzantium a go then. I would normally avoid any film with Saoirse in after being let down by The Lovely Bones and Hanna, and then there's what the Host looked like.

Had a bit of a film noir night yesterday as I came home to my wife watching Psycho, and then we watched Identity which I really enjoyed and had an interesting twist.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I don't think you'll like Byzantium at all given that your not a SR fan.

Identity is one i come back to every so often. It's an interesting movie and quite underrated in my opinion.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
What are your favourite movies?
[Off-topic] husam666:
Saw the conjuring about a month ago, totally sucks, I'm glad my friend was there to turn it into comedy, the girls sitting in front of us wet themselves laughing.

Just saw The Blues Brothers and tbb2000 for the first time today, totally worth it :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
There's a big disparity in quality between the two movies but at least the music is great in both. I'm a huge fan of the original movie and never tire of watching it. It was something i loved the first time i saw it and it's good that people are still seeing it for the first time today. :cool:
[Off-topic] husam666:
hahaha yea, I wonder what took me that long >.>

sup dirk?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm subjecting myself to After Earth right now. (I figure you have to watch the occasional bad movie to be able to really appreciate the good ones!) :p
[Off-topic] husam666:
man i saw that in the cinema, worst decision of my life
[Off-topic] M_T_M:
Where you been??? ???
[Off-topic] marcustdu:
Saw that movie in class.. it is indeed amazing
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Remind me to never ever watch a movie with your friends :p People who talk during movies deserves to be axed between the ears :p
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
My wife and I found The Conjuring interesting, mostly because she was in the room with Chuck Kraft when he began engaging demons in her mother, and though my wife was immediately escorted out of the office, much of what she saw was similar to scenes from the movie.

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
He's been in the cinema ever since trying to wipe the experience from his mind. I know how he feels. I'm still cramping up from all the cringing i was doing!

Especially the actors in the movie, in the case of After Earth!
[Off-topic] Will_Xda:
Anyone watched a show called Lost ? Is it any good ??

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[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Haven't seen that one yet, but I'm not sure i want to. Watched World War Z and This Is The End last week. WWZ was a waste of time, and TITE was totally unexpected, and I loved it for that :p

Yes. I'm not going to spoil anything, and you should just watch it, but the first seasons are the best, but I recommend you to watch it through and make up your own mind.
[Off-topic] skinzy98:
I personally thought world war z wasn't that bad there were a couple of things that were a little ridiculous, but besides that I thought it was suspenseful and not true to other zombie movies as this wasn't really a zombie movie but a movie about the world trying to take it back from some mutant virus
[Off-topic] husam666:
Real life, mainly at work, or reading/watching educational videos :rolleyes:

now that I'm back, can I have my spam thread that was closed yesterday back :(

money terribly wasted :silly:
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
So.. how's Nikita and Revenge?
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
I'm currently watching "After Earth", and I'm 30 minutes in. Please tell me why I should keep watching...
[Off-topic] husam666:
you shouldn't
[Off-topic] jugg1es:
If you don't, you won't be able to give a full and frank review :D

"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."

- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Exactly.

Alright, I'll give you a review. I haven't watched the whole thing (I said enough is enough, and turned that god awful thing off).

Review:

It's a boring, ****ty flick where Will Smith sits around talking to his Boston native son, who is out browsing the jungle for something; possibly a movie script.
[Off-topic] husam666:
lmfao, the ending is predictable, it's just a typical american sci-fi movie
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Watching it now, so far so good as a film. Wife saw it in the cinema so I knew it was nothing like the book. Haha, I shouldn't laugh but that guy's just slipped up and blew his head off!

Anyway, it'd be nice if they tried to get their money's worth from the huge amount they paid just for the title, a TV series more like the book, perhaps called World War Z: The chronicles, that'd be great.
[Off-topic] skinzy98:
See I agree and yes I also laughed when he slipped and killed himself. Just wait there are better parts to come
[Off-topic] husam666:
shut up, don't spoil it!
[Off-topic] skinzy98:
I'm not that's fairly early in the movie and I wasn't gonna say some of the best parts
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Lol, after reading the last 2 pages i've decided against putting myself through the After Earth ordeal.

Is Oblivion better than Prometheus? If it is, then i'll watch it... but it has Tom Cruise. :(

Did anyone give Spring Breakers a try? :D

I'm also toying with the idea of watching Bling Ring. :eek:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
No, no and seriously..? Have you seen everything else mentioned in this thread? There must be something better! :)

I watched Disconnect last night and quite liked it:

"A hard-working lawyer, attached to his cell phone, can't find the time to communicate with his family. A couple is drawn into a dangerous situation when their secrets are exposed online. A widowed ex-cop struggles to raise a mischievous son who cyber-bullies a classmate. An ambitious journalist sees a career-making story in a teen that performs on an adult-only site. They are strangers, neighbors and colleagues and their stories collide in this riveting dramatic thriller about ordinary people struggling to connect in today's wired world."

7/10

Also, Catch-22, the film version of the Joseph Heller novel. Alan Arkin is great as the airman trying to get himself grounded by way of insanity. A comical look at the madness of war. 7/10
[Off-topic] roofrider:
^^ :D

I added Disconnect to the queue only this morning!

Also in the queue are This Is the End and Pain & Gain :eek: along with Kings of Summer and Now You See Me, will be watching all of these later this week.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Kings Of Summer is on my list. It looks like a Stand By Me for the modern age.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Yeah that, i'm yet to watch Stand by Me.

Saw Mud though and it was great! Will go and look for some nice foreign films to mix it up.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Did you see Take Shelter, the last Jeff Nichols flick?
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Nope! Will watch it, thanks! Been looking for a good thriller.
[Off-topic] kangerX:
This guy deserves Oscar >_<

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[Off-topic] xaccers:
Oblivion is worth a watch if you like soloist post apocalyptical films and Moon.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
I loved Moon! 'soloist post apocalyptical' reminds me of The Road which was good but not my cup of tea to be honest.
[Off-topic] Prawesome:
I wouldn't say oblivion is pathetic, it's an okay movie, good for passing time if you have nothing to do but that's about it
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I agree. Another actor i like who you could add to that list is Cillian Murphy. He's building up a good body of work.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Can't wait to check Wolf Of Wall Street out! Looks like a fun movie.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Scorcese/DiCaprio combo is a proven winner. Count me in!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
So, the finale of Dexter was about the worst i have ever seen in my life. Not just the worst finale, but in fact the worst anything. How could they screw it up so badly? :(
[Off-topic] Will_Xda:
Watching "into the wild" and wow this is pretty much the road I'm going down atm. Anyone know if this has got anything to with DevinSuperTramp ?

I'm about 1 hour and 20mins so far pretty good, weird cameo with Vince Vaughn :D

Edit: Just finished and... Wow what a strong Film and in a way beautiful. Kind of a look at yourself type movie

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Well said. It is an inspiring movie. Sadly, in the real life story there was a research station not far from where he was holed up. Had he headed down another path he probably would have been saved.
[Off-topic] Will_Xda:
Yeah it was a great film, wow I didn't know that I'm still not sure what to make of it though :confused: All I know is I'm motivated to go and do stuff and get on with my life.

Watched "cold weather" after aswell

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
Movie trivia:

In 1982, during filming of a segment of 'The Twilight Zone: The Movie', a terrible tragedy occurred. The segment, directed by John Landis, involved actor Vic Morrow, two illegally hired child actors and a helicopter:

"In the scene, Morrow's character was to have traveled back through time again and stumbled into a deserted Vietnamese village where he finds two young Vietnamese children left behind when a U.S. Army helicopter appears and begins shooting at them. Morrow was to take both children under his arms and escape out of the village as the hovering helicopter destroyed the village with multiple explosions which would have led to his character's redemption. The helicopter pilot had trouble navigating through the fireballs created by pyrotechnic effects for the sequence. A technician didn't know this and detonated two of the pyrotechnic charges close together. The explosions caused the low-flying helicopter to spin out of control and crash land on top of Morrow and the two children as they were crossing a small pond away from the village mock-up. All three were killed instantly; Morrow and Myca were decapitated and mutilated by the helicopter's top rotor blades while Renee was crushed by one of the skids"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_Zone:_The_Movie#Helicopter_accident
[Off-topic] xaccers:
OMG! I did not know that!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I know, right? And they released the movie! Apparently there's camera footage of the accident too, although i haven't looked for it myself. All those classic John Landis movies that we grew up with. Blues Brothers, Animal House, Trading Places... and i never once heard that story before today!
[Off-topic] Will_Xda:
Only if like disappointment's. Just stick with 1 & 2 and pretend 3 never happened

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[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Well, i haven't seen it, but it doesn't hurt to check it out if you have it? Or? (help me out here folks, will it hurt him?)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It would probably less painful to give yourself a vasectomy with a plastic spoon. Why not watch any one of the thousands of good movies that you may not have seen?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Here's a random recommendation. Very Bad Things. A stag night in Vegas goes very wrong in this dark comedy. I really liked this when it came out!
[Off-topic] Archer:
I just watched Cloud Atlas. It's had mixed reviews and is literally 50/50 on those who like it and those who don't. I definitely liked it. In fact, I loved it. It took me the first hour or so to get my head round which story was which (there are 6 of them in the same film), but each story could have been a film in its own right. I found it totally inspiring and thought provoking. I'd recommend it to anyone who appreciates films that make you think.
[Off-topic] Archer:
Awesome film - good call. It's like a dark precursor to the hangover films. Incidentally, I enjoyed Hangover 3. Sue me :p
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Stay away from Pain & Gain, i'm not even sure why i wanted to watch it.. guess i expected it to have some comedy that's worth watching. It's about three super dumb bodybuilders who kidnap and murder people for their money because they are "doers". The only thing funny about it and sad at the same time is that the movie is based on true events.

Gangster Squad was good.

This is the End was ok, i found some parts funny and some took me by surprise!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I didn't get very far with Cloud Atlas but i might give it another try. How are you getting on with Moonlighting? I'm a few episodes into Season 2 now and still enjoying it, although i can't binge watch it. I have to dip in and out.

Pain & Gain was dumb but then so was This Is The End. Both had some funny moments at least, but i wouldn't recommend either to anyone. I was wavering on Gangster Squad but you've made my mind up to watch it now. :good:

I binge watched the mini series Top Of The Lake yesterday. It's not for everyone, but i really like it. Elizabeth Moss turned in a stellar performance.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Don't blame me if you don't like Gangster Squad. :p

I'd say it could've been better but it's not bad. If Sean Penn's part was played by De Niro or Pacino it would've been tons better!

Give Cloud Atlas another try.

Now You See Me is up next.
[Off-topic] kangerX:
That's it

Im watching very bad things then :D

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[Off-topic] lovinfree:
We r the millers is funny.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm a big fan of Sean Penn so perhaps i'll enjoy it more. 21 Grams and U-Turn, among others, are some of my favourites movies. Have you seen The Game? If not, consider it my recommendation of the day!

You won't be disappointed!

Yet to see that but it's on my list!

I'm watching Man Of Tai Chi. Directed by, and starring Keanu Reeves, martial arts fans will enjoy it. The fighting is plentiful but maybe different from what you've seen before. Certainly the styles are varied and original.

It's nice to see Keanu back on screen, with his usual quiet intensity and here even a vague malevolence. It's not spectacular but it is enjoyable enough.
[Off-topic] roofrider:
You'll like it then!

Yep! The Game kept me on the edge of my seat longer than any other film i think, it was one of a kind.

Now You See Me was nicely done, in line with Illusionist and Prestige, hope the sequel betters this one. I felt there was a lot of tech used which was not brought to light at the end.

Thanks! Think i'll like this one, i almost joined a Tai Chi class when i was in college. But Keanu Reeves' direction? O.o

Holy crap! Does he even age? He looks the same! :eek: I want some of whatever he's taking!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Yeah, he's kept in great shape. He's quite menacing in this movie which i don't recall having seen from him before. Not the best direction though or the most challenging acting, and ultimately the movie was a bit by-the-numbers. Martial Arts movies are all the same really. :)
[Off-topic] ApriliaM3:
I couldn't agree more... I loved everything about it.

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[Off-topic] Will_Xda:
:eek: how can yo say that ? Have you never seen Kungfu hustle its pretty different

And I just watched Kickass and Nicolas cage might have redeemed himself. Time for Kickass2!!!

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[Off-topic] Dirk:
I love Kung Fu Hustle and you're right, it's pretty different. Most Martial Art films aren't comedies though! :p
[Off-topic] husam666:
Mod edit: Please don't discuss piracy.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Wife's decided on having a Chuck Norris night.

She spotted Hero and the Terror on Netflix and had read the book. Not bad, different to most of the films I've seen him in. Great bit where he deals with a guy being chased by cops heading towards his pregnant wife. Oh and there's the obligatory cheesy grin freeze frame to end on :)

Now we're watching Hellbound
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Finished the night off with Extinction which is a 28 days later-esque film that we spotted on Netflix, reminded me somewhat of Stakeland.

"safe" virus designed to modify crops already planted ultimately ends up mutating into something nasty. You don't just have walkers and runners, but screamers and parkourers.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Sounds like a terrible version of the already mediocre World War Z! :p

I love the opening scene of 28 Days Later. Cillian Murphy wandering through a deserted London is an iconic movie image for me. One of the all time greats.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Way better than WWZ. If you liked Stakeland (and who in their right mind doesn't?) then you'll enjoy Extinction GMO Chronicles.

*sigh* I really wish they'd called WWZ a different name.

Global Outbreak perhaps, or Just Keep Running!, or Manflu Gone Wild. It just lacked (or glossed over) all the great ideas that Max Brooks had which have been missed by so many other Zombie tales, like the media getting it wrong with African Rabies, the disease spreading via organ donors, the whole Redeker Plan and how ineffective conventional weapons were against the Zombies.

WWZ the book is just screaming for a TV mini series.
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Hey guys, I'm looking for a Sci-Fi or comedy today. Any recommendations? You do not have to recommend something from 20xx. I'm perfectly fine by watching older movies.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
How about Sci-Fi comedy? Mars Attacks! perhaps, or a classic like Ghostbusters!
[Off-topic] xaccers:
The Ice Pirates

Spaceballs

Galaxy Quest (mmm that red bra!)

Evolution

Explorers

The original Flubber & the original nutty professor

Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

Real Genius

Weird Science

Short Circuit

Electric Dreams
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I saw Electric Dreams in the cinema. Sad but true! I also remember well the Phil Oakey/Giorgio Moroder theme song. Takes me right back to my youth.
[Off-topic] jr_718:
That movie never gets old..:P
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
watching Eagle eye on BBC 3 pretty sweet :p has the Guy in from transformers, unfortunately no Megan fox though ;)

Max. (From my Galaxy 2)
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Agree! It's fantastic!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The Scandinavians can make movies! Who knew? :eek:
[Off-topic] albee320:
i am disappointed it hasn't been mentioned yet....but that means i get to do it!:D

this is probably my favorite movie ever...this speech changed my life lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-hjN8CGI0k

oh yeah...and omg sienna miller:eek:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Layer Cake is a great movie! And, yeah.. Sienna Miller. *Drools
[Off-topic] Mmjk3:
The latest movie i have seen was Sherlock Holmes 2 with Robert downey Jr and Jude law. That film is amazing though it isn't written like in the book...
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm watching Johnny English - Reborn. :p

It's good for some silly fun!
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
No we can't, but once every 50 years we produce one movie that's " meh, good enough" :p
[Off-topic] coolsandie:
127 Hours

Watched again. Love this movie and soothing BGMs by AR Rahman. Actually became a fan of James Franco after watching this movie.
[Off-topic] jr_718:
Yeah good movie...Just asking you think if he had lost some weight he might have been able to get free..it was just weird how his hand got stuck..
[Off-topic] iynfynity:
I don't think he could set his hand free even when he lost some weight.
[Off-topic] coolsandie:
I guess, as seen in the movie itself .. like if a rain comes and floods up the part where he stays, then maybe its likely to lose weight. But unfortunately its a dream :P
[Off-topic] jr_718:
Maybe.. Poor guy.. I wonder how the real guy is doing since this movie is based true story..I wonder what his thoughts are if he could have tried different approach.
[Off-topic] Arialth:
korean and japanese drama all the way xD + hooror movies ofcourse
[Off-topic] Archer:
I watched it last night. 2 things.

1, I think he got off lightly.

2, As above.