By: stangman
- 20th April 2013 at 00:45Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Just seen the trailer of Jason Statham in BLITZ, anyone seen it yet, is it worth renting out or buying?.
Jim."
Lincoln .7
If you like Satham movies it delivers .Saw it a while back not bad but not that memorable.
Statham does what Statham does best.
By: Lincoln 7
- 20th April 2013 at 08:38Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Just seen the trailer of Jason Statham in BLITZ, anyone seen it yet, is it worth renting out or buying?.
Jim."
Lincoln .7
If you like Satham movies it delivers .Saw it a while back not bad but not that memorable.
Statham does what Statham does best.
Hi there, many thanks for your reply. I will pop out and rent it. I didn't know it had been out some time, so I should be able to rent.
Do you think Statham could be the next James Bond...007?.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: Air Ministry
- 20th April 2013 at 14:26Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Min Dit: The Children of Diyarbakir (2009)
Two young Kurdish siblings left to fend for themselves and their infant sister when their parents are assasinated before their eyes by Turkish paramilitaries because of participation in political agitation.
Their mother's younger sister is caring for them but soon disappears without trace (in the hands of the same state police). The last of the furniture has been sold, the water and electricity has been cut off, the food's run out and the youngest dies because they cannot afford medicine or treatment. On returning from a makeshift burial of the baby beside their late parents, they find the landlord putting the last of their pathetic belongings on the street...
The film is so bleak and heart rending that I really thought I was going to have to switch off at this point, but the unrelenting misery is partially lifted as the two settle down to life on the streets after encountering and being cared for by another family with a similar tale to tell.
After a couple of chance encounters with the chief assassin, they get a sort of revenge on him before being whisked off with other unfortunate youngsters to a new and uncertain life on the streets of Istanbul.
A very different sort of film but brilliantly filmed and acted, especially by the two young lead roles. World cinema has a great deal to offer and I should make the effort to seek out more of it.
By: charliehunt
- 1st May 2013 at 08:58Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Naked Gun
One of Leslie Neilsen's best films. Still great fun after the dozenth time!
An absolute classic. And I have the TV series of Police Squad on DVD. Each one pure joy, time after time....:highly_amused: The Zucker brothers with Jim Abrahams made some of the funniest Hollywood films being responsible for the Airplane series and Ruthless People as well and Abrahams made Hot Shots and sequels.
By: stangman
- 8th May 2013 at 13:19Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hansel and Gretal Witch Hunters
Enjoyable romp with the grown up siblings hunting and killing witches. Worth it just to see Gemma Arterton in Kick-Ass leather yum yum. 7/10
Parker
Jason Statham seeking revenge on his backstabbing criminal partners " it's not the money it's the principal"
7/10
Both pass a couple of hours of mindless entertainment.
By: charliehunt
- 8th May 2013 at 13:23Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Harry Brown - Michael Caine excellent in the bloodfest and Stoker, a terrific film, in the literal sense. Brilliant cinematography and editing and strong performances from Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode.
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By: charliehunt - 19th April 2013 at 13:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hitchcock. Very good and a much better film than the hatchet job on TV a few weeks ago.
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By: DazDaMan - 19th April 2013 at 15:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
UP
On blu-ray. Still a fantastic film - one of Pixar's finest.
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By: stangman - 20th April 2013 at 00:45 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Just seen the trailer of Jason Statham in BLITZ, anyone seen it yet, is it worth renting out or buying?.
Jim."
Lincoln .7
If you like Satham movies it delivers .Saw it a while back not bad but not that memorable.
Statham does what Statham does best.
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By: DazDaMan - 20th April 2013 at 07:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Beverley Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy's first, and best, outing as Axel Foley, uncovering a drug-smuggling operation in Beverley Hills. Great fun.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Still can't quite work out how this is a much-loved classic. Hey ho!
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By: charliehunt - 20th April 2013 at 07:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Much loved? Really? But by whom Daz?.....
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By: Lincoln 7 - 20th April 2013 at 08:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hi there, many thanks for your reply. I will pop out and rent it. I didn't know it had been out some time, so I should be able to rent.
Do you think Statham could be the next James Bond...007?.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
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By: Air Ministry - 20th April 2013 at 14:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Min Dit: The Children of Diyarbakir (2009)
Two young Kurdish siblings left to fend for themselves and their infant sister when their parents are assasinated before their eyes by Turkish paramilitaries because of participation in political agitation.
Their mother's younger sister is caring for them but soon disappears without trace (in the hands of the same state police). The last of the furniture has been sold, the water and electricity has been cut off, the food's run out and the youngest dies because they cannot afford medicine or treatment. On returning from a makeshift burial of the baby beside their late parents, they find the landlord putting the last of their pathetic belongings on the street...
The film is so bleak and heart rending that I really thought I was going to have to switch off at this point, but the unrelenting misery is partially lifted as the two settle down to life on the streets after encountering and being cared for by another family with a similar tale to tell.
After a couple of chance encounters with the chief assassin, they get a sort of revenge on him before being whisked off with other unfortunate youngsters to a new and uncertain life on the streets of Istanbul.
A very different sort of film but brilliantly filmed and acted, especially by the two young lead roles. World cinema has a great deal to offer and I should make the effort to seek out more of it.
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By: DazDaMan - 20th April 2013 at 14:46 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Not me, anyway...!
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By: RpR - 23rd April 2013 at 07:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Oblivion
Not perfect but excellent.
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By: DazDaMan - 23rd April 2013 at 20:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Naked Gun
One of Leslie Neilsen's best films. Still great fun after the dozenth time!
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By: RpR - 23rd April 2013 at 21:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
They should have NEVER replaced Peter Lupus with O.J. Simpson.
Simpson was lousy.
Other than that, great movie.
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By: DazDaMan - 1st May 2013 at 08:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Skyfall
A Nightmare on Elm Street
JAWS
Batman
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By: charliehunt - 1st May 2013 at 08:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
An absolute classic. And I have the TV series of Police Squad on DVD. Each one pure joy, time after time....:highly_amused: The Zucker brothers with Jim Abrahams made some of the funniest Hollywood films being responsible for the Airplane series and Ruthless People as well and Abrahams made Hot Shots and sequels.
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By: BSG-75 - 4th May 2013 at 19:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Iron man 3
M'eh....
I can think of worse ways to spend a Saturday afternoon with my son, it's OK, superficial drivel that looks good on the big screen.....
I bagged tickets for Star Trek, Into Darkness on Thursday though, that should be good!:cool:
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By: DazDaMan - 5th May 2013 at 11:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I really want to catch Star Trek - Into Darkness when it comes out. I missed the first one on the big screen!!
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By: charliehunt - 5th May 2013 at 14:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Last Marigold Hotel - good story, well written and directed with lovely performances from all.
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By: stangman - 8th May 2013 at 13:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Hansel and Gretal Witch Hunters
Enjoyable romp with the grown up siblings hunting and killing witches. Worth it just to see Gemma Arterton in Kick-Ass leather yum yum. 7/10
Parker
Jason Statham seeking revenge on his backstabbing criminal partners " it's not the money it's the principal"
7/10
Both pass a couple of hours of mindless entertainment.
Posts: 11,141
By: charliehunt - 8th May 2013 at 13:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Harry Brown - Michael Caine excellent in the bloodfest and Stoker, a terrific film, in the literal sense. Brilliant cinematography and editing and strong performances from Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode.
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By: DazDaMan - 8th May 2013 at 15:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Life of Pi
Second viewing, in 2D this time, and still as good as the first time. Plus my mate really liked it, so it was worth seeing again.
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By: BSG-75 - 10th May 2013 at 15:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Star trek - Into Darkness - have to say I loved it, great fun, loud, decent story, 2 hrs of entertainment....