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[Off-topic] Dirk:
The fight scenes are inspired too, right? They're the unlikeliest action hero's so to see them bringing the smackdown is hilarious!

It didn't have enough depth, did it? There were no likable characters. I found it visually appealing in places though.

Lol! I didn't have that strong a reaction but it did feel a little hollow. I was expecting it to be more clever than it was.

I'm not really into animated movies any more, but i LOVE those ones. The characters are adorable and the level of detail that's been put in is incredible. I'm hoping they can keep the same team together long enough to make at least one more of these! :fingers-crossed:

Question for you mate. What are the best movies from your native country? Would you recommend any?
[Off-topic] Dirk:
:laugh: :good:

I wonder how many people our age had memories of youthful shenanigans dredged up by watching that movie. Judging from the reactions i've seen so far i'd say most of them! It hits that chord better than anything i've ever seen. Of course none of my own experiences involve trying to stop an alien invasion, but they almost all involved drinking, girls and staying out all night.

I'm not sure i could recount anything here that wouldn't end up being indecent, but from memory there seemed to be a lot more climbing over garden fences than can be logically explained!

Thanks for the story xaccers. It gave me a good laugh!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Red 2 - Silly but fun actioner. If you saw the first one you know what to expect. 7/10

Drachenmädchen (Dragon Girls) - Fascinating documentary following the girls who attend the Shaolin Tagou Kung Fu School in China. It's really worth a watch! - 8/10
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
I was just reminded of the movie Seconds Apart, and was curious if anyone here has seen it? It's not the greatest movie, kind of messed up, and very weird, but my wife's good friend wrote it (and Redemption Road, and a few others).

-No longer accidental, just Jeremy. F.cfb

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[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
Ah.. This won't be easy :p I don't really watch a lot of Norwegian movies, but I liked "Trollhunter", " Headhunters", "Max Manus”, "Dead Snow", "King Of Devil's Island" and "Kon-Tiki (2012)”.

That's about the only ones I've seen (that I enjoyed).
[Off-topic] kelticdave:
pacific rim great popcorn movie but its really silly if you look further than what it offers.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I saw Kon-Tiki not long ago and liked it. A couple of those others look interesting so i'll give them a watch too. Thanks. :good:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel - Thanks [MENTION=1911194]xaccers[/MENTION] for recommending this little gem. I wasn't expecting anything this good or funny! 7/10

City of Life and Death - Chinese made movie about the occupation of Nanjing by Japanese forces in 1937. This is an excellent but brutal movie, where no punches have been pulled in it's portrayal of war and the atrocities committed in the events depicted. 9/10

Headhunters - Turned out to be a surprisingly decent crime thriller! Thanks [MENTION=655433]LordManhattan[/MENTION] for the tip. 7/10

The Hunt - Mads Mikkelsen plays a teacher whose life comes undone when he is wrongfully accused of abuse by a child in the nursery where he works. 8/10
[Off-topic] roofrider:
Finally watched Hero! It was simply beautiful!

I expected it to be good but it turned out to be waaaaay better than that. Would recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it yet. I'd happily give it a 9!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
You're right, it's a stunning film! The cinematography is unbelievably good :good:

It's one of those films that makes you wish there were more just like it to watch. It's always disappointing when you realise that's it. The only one. Every other movie of it's kind is inferior!
[Off-topic] roofrider:
My feelings exactly! The cinematography and the subtle background music combined with a beautifully told story is so enchanting that you get lost in it.

I'm looking forward to watching Thirst tomorrow!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
It's really good, i'm sure you'll like it! Have you seen Stoker yet? It was Chan-Wook Park's debut English language film and very worthy of his name! I love all his movies that i've seen so far.
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Hey mate :):thumbup:

Yeah spot on the in jokes. It reminds me a little of the inbetweeners.

Yeah of all the Cornetto films. I think this has the best opening that sets the film up.

Love that tune that samples the The Magic Roundabout :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Me too. The whole thing is a total trip! :D

I only saw Shaun Of The Dead for the first time today, completing the Trilogy out of order! Not the funniest of the three but good nonetheless. Loved it when he walked to the shop and back completely oblivious to what was going on around him. :good:
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Saw David Prowse (Green Cross code man) today, he was chatting away to someone at Collectormania and a bloke dressed as Wonder Woman walked past. David stopped talking, shook his head as if to say "OH dear oh dear oh dear" and went back to talking.

Also nearly bumped into Robert Englund as he left, jolly nice chap who spent a good 10 minutes last year chatting with my brother in law along with Robert Patrick.

Rusty Goffe and Kenny Baker were both there along with several skinned Ewoks.

Lance Henriksen was outside having a fag. Naught Bishop, those things will kill you.
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Lol. :D

I love also the scene where he meets up with the opposite versions of the groups.

Real good balance of comedy and drama and the most serious of the 3 films. :):thumbup:

Its made want to revist the the older films.

Really you only just saw SOTD :eek::confused:

Im gonna watch Hot Fuzz then SOTD. Its been years since I've seen them.

Im even going to go the extra mile and watch the Series Spaced. Never seen it so curious now as thats where it all began.

So me too on not watching it in order. If anything im going in reverse :D

+1 on Prisoners:):thumbup:. I think the most serious performance ive seen of Huge Jackman.

Ive got the sudden urge to purchase a whistle. You know just in case :D:p;)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
David Prowse also known of course for a little known role as a character called Darth Vader. Green Cross Code Man is the one he'll be remembered for though i'm sure! ;)

Do you remember Robert Englund from his time playing a lizard in V? He was the one who got the human woman knocked up, who them went on to give birth to one lizard, and one Human/Lizard hybrid. (Who became the princess lizard or something?) I loved that series! :p

As for Lance Henriksen, i was a big fan of Millenium when it was on. I've always liked his movie work though.

So where was this event being held? Did you bring back any souvenirs?

:D

Yeah, i don't remember Hugh Jackman in any role like that before. He did very well. The movie does make you think though huh?

I'm going to join you in watching Spaced. I'd not even heard of it before you mentioned it but it looks promising. It'll be good to delve into the history of that creative partnership. It does make me wonder what's next for Wright/Pegg/Frost though. What do you reckon? A new TV series or new films perhaps?

Whatever they do you can count me in! :good:
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
:):thumbup:

Good stuff mate.

Exactly why im gonna watch space ;)

Yeah I would love for them to do a another tv show.

Ive heard the director is going to be busy with bringing comic book character Ant Man to the big screen.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'm not sure i care about Ant Man, but i'm sure if he's making it there's a chance it will be good!

I watched the first episode of Spaced and it definitely feels like something Edgar Wright made! From what i've seen so far i'm really liking it. The characters are interesting and there are the usual nods to the Horror genre. (The two Bob-A-Job girls in the closet feel like they're supposed to be a tribute to The Shining, with it's creepy ghost twins). I can't wait to watch more!
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Oooo you'll love the rest of Spaced :)

Duane: You know what they say about love and war.

Tim: Yes. One involves a lot of physical and psychological pain, and the other is war.

Talking of Hot Fuzz, my aunt and uncle live over near Wells where it was filmed. Last time I was there it was very hard not to say "Yarp" a lot.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Nice part of the world! I'm a country boy at heart and would love nothing better than to be out in the sticks. Dorset would be my ideal place to live with it's easy access to cliffs for jumping off!

Simon Pegg's throw-away one liners in Spaced are great. Well written and brilliantly delivered. :D
[Off-topic] xaccers:
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I'm originally from 'ampshire, and somewhere (I hope) my parents have a tape of my dad getting me to sing baa baa black sheep, and you can really hear the oo-ar accent.

My nan has it and it makes you just want to hug her, she's lovely :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
The Wurzels! :highfive:

I hail from North West London. My Grandad was a car-park attendant. He had a hut, a kettle and some traffic cones. I'm not what you might call well bred, and i'd happily live in a caravan in a field as long as i have my 'puter and some ADSL! :laugh:
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Danielle's part northern and part Irish, so she'd quite like to get a house somewhere on the Yorkshire moors near Whitby if we win the lottery.

I don't mind as long as I can connect to t'internet.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
There's American werewolves on those there moors and the local rub-a-dub, The Slaughtered Lamb, isn't what you might call welcoming to strangers! :eek:
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Damn immogrants, coming over here and taking advantage of OUR full moons! Protect British werewolves! Vote UKIP! ;)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Don't worry. Last i heard they'd buggered off to Paris and were terrorising Julie Delpy!

Movie News:

Mission Impossible 5 is set for release on Christmas Day, 2015, which means it'll be going head-to-head against Star Wars Ep. VII which is due for release at the same time!
[Off-topic] xaccers:
And in one of the endings they have a baby!

The version we've got on disc has them getting married and jumping off the Statue of Liberty, so it was a bit of a shock to catch it on TV with the baby ending.

Talking of horrors, I'm making my way through Haunter at the moment. It's got Little Rock from Zombieland as the lead, and so far so good. It's a ghost story with a bit of a twist.
[Off-topic] :
Politics? :eek: :p

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[Off-topic] xaccers:
Shhhh! I don't think anyone noticed ;)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Give us a rating when your done. The IMDb score isn't too generous!

I don't recall American Werewolf In Paris having an alternative ending! I'm trying to remember what format i saw it in originally. I think it was VHS, and i don't remember a baby ending. It was definitely a bungee jump!

Rofl! :laugh:
[Off-topic] Will_Xda:
Yep just the One ending, though the film in general doesn't match up to "American werewolf in London" its still a semi decent watch.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I only watched the sequel because i was in love with Julie Delpy! It was never going to match up as a movie for me though, as i was always been a big fan of the original. I think An American werewolf in London was the first Horror i ever saw and i remember well being spellbound and terrified by it! The make-up was so damned good and that transformation...! :eek: Still one of the best things i've ever seen in cinema!

I used to watch The Howling movies too around that time, having read the books. Those movies were really inferior in comparison though!
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Lmaooo! :D:thumbup:

Speaking of werewolves. You guys seen Dog Soldiers.

Dog Soldiers (2002)

http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0280609/

Probably has the best bipedal werewolfs on screen next to the one in The Howling and this film

Bad Moon (1996)

http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0115610/

I hate werewolfs shown on screen as enlarged wolfs.

The only exceptions are films like AAWIL which was at least shown as a demon Hell hound.
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Well since you folk have been discussing the cornetto trilogy and since I have just watched the worlds end, I thought I'd offer my opinion. Honestly I think the worlds end isn't as funny as the other two movies. There is an undercurrent of sadness and melancholy in the film. Out of the three, hot fuzz is my favorite film. "The greater good " :D :D I liked Dalton's role in it too. I think there is a lot less fun in the worlds end. Maybe I didn't catch the in jokes (not being British :p) but regardless of that I enjoyed Shaun of the dead and hot fuzz just fine.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I'd forgotten all about Dog Soldiers. That wasn't a bad movie. It might even deserve a re-watch now! Just noticed this in the trivia section:

"Simon Pegg was offered a part in the film, but turned it down after Edgar Wright asked him to save his first horror role for Shaun of the Dead".

How cool is that? :cool:

I don't recall ever hearing of Bad Moon before though. Werewolf movies for me suffer that issue where they inevitably get compared to the best of the bunch, and most are found lacking. I do admit to having an inexplicable fondness for Underworld and it's sequels though. Maybe it's got something to do with a certain PVC clad actress. :p

There is definitely more of an element of needing to be of that space and time in this movie. More than the other two at least. That undercurrent of sadness and melancholy that you mentioned is part of that. You may not have seen it the same way, but for me it was part of the nostalgia trip that the movie evoked, and i think it was very deliberate! Simon Pegg's character cuts an almost tragic figure in this and his story is quite dark. His present life couldn't be worse and he harkens back to the best times of his life, trying to relive them. I can certainly relate to that!

I'm not sure which of the three i favour most though. I love Hot Fuzz so i think it just beats out The Worlds End for me too. I might change my mind once i've watched it again though!

Did you get round to watching any decent scary movies this Halloween?
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Dog Soldiers is always good for a laugh, Worzel Gummage Jnr is great in it.

If Werewolves are your thing, Ginger Snaps was good. The sequel no so much, but the prequel was better.

Cursed wasn't that bad either if memory serves.
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Good bit of trivia :):thumbup:

How uncanny mr pegg keeps on popping up :D

Yeah me too I like the first 2 Underworld films for the same reasons :D:thumbup:

I cant believe she is the daughter of Roony Barkers cell mate off Porridge :eek:

I especially like the 2nd one better as it has cool werewolves and a bit more of a horror film. :)

Lol worzal gummage jnr. :D:thumbup:

I think he like his dad would have made a good Doctor. Now that would have been interesting :cool:

I love his line in the film "Sausages!" . :D

Yeah ive seen the Ginger Snapps trilogy. The first like you said is the best.

Cursed the uncut version was okay :)

Here is another guilty pleasure of mine.

Check it out. ;)

Big Bad Wolf (2006)

http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0488962/

Anyone looking forward too the 50th anniversary special of Dr Who. I proper got into the series when it Rebooted in 2005.

Growing up the 7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy was on the tv screens at the time so thats who was my introduction to Doctor who. Haven't really seen much of the old series.

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Hi mate.

I think it was meant to be the more serious of the 3. I mean look at Nick Frost. Ive never seen him play it as serious as this. Took a bit of getting use too but he did a good job.

I think the theme of the film was about growing up and letting go of past glories or something like that.

As in the Journey of Simon Peggs character.

I really love the end scene when he enters the bar. His whole delivery of that dialogue was awesome :):thumbup:
[Off-topic] Dirk:
How about Teen Wolf....?

Trolololoolool! :p

I hadn't heard of Ginger Snaps before! :eek:

Wolf is the only other one i can think of. A good movie as far as i remember. Jack Nicholson looks like a Werewolf even without the make-up!
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Lol. Teen Wolf. Goes without saying :D:thumbup:

" I would like.... a keg of beer! "

Yeah i like Wolf. :D:thumbup:

He is like Wolverine in that. :D
[Off-topic] xaccers:
I'll have to give BBW a go.

You have got to catch up with Tom Baker's series, they're the best.

By the time poor old Sylvester took the mantle, the BBC were trying to kill it off. They'd pee'd Colin Baker off so much he refused to return for his regeneration scene, and so Sylvester had to do it wearing a blond curly wig.

There's something about the BBC that when a Sci Fi program gets good, they decide to pull the plug. They did it with Blakes 7 too.

I really liked Paul McGann's Doctor from the TV movie, and wish they'd pick him to do the pre-Time War stories at some point but I suppose that ship has sailed.

Wife and I have recorded the 10 greatest Dr Who monsters, which really should have (of the past 3 seasons) tacked on the end as none of them were from the classic series. Really not impressed, and it doesn't help that the presenter is that fop haired prat that used to be on T4, ie hasn't a clue about Dr Who.

I'm looking forward to the 50th anniversary episode.

Part of me also hopes that the announcement of a new actor to play the Doctor is a smokescreen and Tennant wil return. He's the most like Tom Baker, and hopefully "sonic screwdriver as a magic wand" incidents will decrease. We do need a more mature Doctor though, I think Matt Smith would have been better suited to it in 20 more years.

What, short, hairy and Canadian? :D (sorry, my mistake, was talking about Michael J Fox in Teen Wolf)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
He really is! :good:

Jack Nicholson is one of my all time favourites, and one of the few actors who looks more menacing when he smiles!
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Off-Topic Movie Thread

I did indeed. A wonderful movie which I watched on Halloween was sinister (courtesy of my buddy The Red Blur) a very creepy tale and rather well told. :)

Another one I watched was insidious. Not quite as good as Sinister but still good.

I think part of the reason I didn't like worlds end as much is because I probably got scared that I might end up like Gary king in my forties. :P pretty scary thought.

Red , I agree with that the last line by pegg was well delivered. Btw have you watched Paul , in which both simon pegg and nick first play geeks ? Quite good :D
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Lololooolol...i'm so glad you clarified that! :laugh:
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Epic post! :D

Ok mate I will try to check out Tom Bakers Dr episodes.

He was the fans favourite until Tennant took the crown.

+1 on Mcagann. He did so much with only one TV movie. Its a damn shame he didn't at least get one series :(:rolleyes:

I take it you watched this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U3jrS-uhuo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I really loved Eccleston's Doctor. Its a shame he didn't do at least one more Season. :(

He had the hardest task and did so much to regenerate the series:D

Yeah I agree somewhat about Smith. But I think he can be great if written right. I think Moffet is a great writter but not a series head. He goes so over top at times.

He has not been consistent I feel in his run. I think Season 5 is his best Season. The 11th hour still remains one of for me Matt Smiths greatest episodes.

This scene was epic. And that theme music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arAjbSkKF-Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I must admit I was disappointed when I first heard Peter Capaldi was announced as the 12th Doctor:eek::what:

But having watched him in the The Thick of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCC4-gYpnc4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I have had a change of heart and actually looking forward to seeing what he does :o:D

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"They call me The King! Ahhhhh! ":D:thumbup:

Yeah Sinister and The Conjuring were the creepiest films ive seen all year. Sinister more creepy of the two.

Thanks for the reminder. Ive still got to watch Paul :):thumbup:

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Loool!
[Off-topic] xaccers:
I was never a fan of Ecclescake to be honest, although one of the best episodes was his with The Empty Child. Not forgetting that Blink was oringinally an Ecclescake story done for the annual by Moffet.

He always reminded me of which character:

I have high hopes for the new chap, so fingers crossed. It's just they spoilt the last load of Tennant seasons with dopey companions like Martha and Donna *shudders*

I agree with you regarding Moffet, he's done some excellent stories but it's just not quite been right all the time.

The first Matt Smith episode was so bad that I put off watching the rest until recently. Currently up to Time of Angels and I'm trying to ignore that Sally took photos of the Angels which would in turn become Angels on the Tardis. Perhaps a future episode will cover that (no spoilers if it does!).

Thank you so much for posting that Mini episode, I'll watch it tonight when I get home :)
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I hadn't even heard of Paul before! Needless to say it's on my list now though. It looks like i may as well do the completest thing and try and see all their work!
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Who is Ecclescake! :eek: :what:

Hey aint a buddy of Mr Kippling:D:p

Lol on the picture :D

Fair play. I liked how he played him as a damaged doctor. A doctor right after the time war. And more of a everyman.

"Every planet has a north" :D;)

And throughout the season he is sort of healed by Rose as a companion and gave Tennant the chance to do his thing. :)

Thats the beauty of this show it keeps evolving and having different contrasting Docters is brilliant.

Holy Frack! :eek: You haven't seen that mini episode!

Your in for a treat mate:);)

Let me know what you think after you seen it. :)
[Off-topic] parag1dubey:
Indeed. Simon pegg has a gift for comedy and nick complements him really well. I also want to watch Run Fatboy Run which stars simon pegg in the lead and is directed by David Schwimmer. I dunno about you guys but i really liked the episodes of Friends which were directed by him. Red, what do you think? Have you seen run Fatboy run ?
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
Lol. Funny enough I just watched it recently. :D

It was okay and had some good parts.

Like her

I really like this film with him and David

Big Nothing (2006)

http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0488085/

And This lady. ;)

Another good Simon Pegg film was this

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)

http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0455538/
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Oh god the blister!
[Off-topic] Dirk:
I was reminded of that earlier too. Forgot i ever saw it but i do remember liking it!
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Haunter was really enjoyable and quite creepy in places, there's a few jump moments but it's not a scarefest, but then it's not meant to be.

The plot is decent, it doesn't try anything pretentious like trying to pretend the ghosts are living, although it is in the same sort of genre as The Others.

Stephen McHattie is perfectly cast (if they ever make Preacher into a TV series he's got to be Cassidy. He'd have made a perfect Jesse though if it had been made back when the comics were published) and Abigail Bresslin is good as the lead.

It was never going to be a blockbuster, but it's a decent film, probably a 6-7.

Came home to the wife watching Wrath of Khan, so I'll download the mini episode and watch it on the train tomorrow.
[Off-topic] THE RED BLUR:
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I will check it out mate. :)

Impressive wife. Watching Wrath of Kahn. :thumbup:

Lucky u don't have to watch some chic flic :D

Oh man ive gotta wait till tomorrow :rolleyes::D

Its only 6 minutes. Go on. I really want u to watch it before someone spoils it for you.

P. S. Dont read anything on it prior to watching it.

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