By: AlanR
- 30th December 2012 at 10:26Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Having watched "The girl with the dragon tattoo" on TV a while back (The original Swedish version),
we have just watched the second in the Millennium trilogy, "The girl who played with fire", and now
have the last one to watch "The girl who kicked the hornets nest".
By: charliehunt
- 30th December 2012 at 16:15Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
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War Horse
Still sets the tears going after the 12th time!
Had read the book and cried and the film was a big disappointment and rather full of Spielberg saccharine. Then I saw it on stage and the tears did flow again. Unmatched.
By: DazDaMan
- 30th December 2012 at 17:08Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Had read the book and cried and the film was a big disappointment and rather full of Spielberg saccharine. Then I saw it on stage and the tears did flow again. Unmatched.
I've yet to see the stage show, but it's due to hit Edinburgh sometime in 2014. I'm definitely going to have to see it.
By: DazDaMan
- 30th December 2012 at 22:15Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Men in Black 3
Should have been called "Meh! in Black".
The Hunger Games
Predictable, boring, overlong, and without a single likeable character in it. Plus, I can't get behind a character whose name is one consonant away from "Catpiss"....
By: spitfireman
- 2nd January 2013 at 17:36Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Batman - Dark knight rises
Dark, depressing, miserable and absolute cr@p.
Actually cheered when Batman was blown up by the nuke at the end, that's how much I cared for this sulky 2D character. Imagine the dispair when the knob appears in a cafe in Rome as the end credits roll.........
I'd rather watch Apollo 18 again and by god, that was abysmal.
By: DazDaMan
- 4th January 2013 at 23:05Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
The weakest of the four, in my opinion, but still good fun.
Dangerous Moonlight
A Polish concert pianist vies to return to combat, having fled the Nazi onslaught in 1939. So-so WW2 romantic drama, the highlight of which being the last 15 minutes or so, where the main character gets to grips with the Spitfire.
By: Matt-100
- 6th January 2013 at 21:49Permalink- Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Iron Lady (2011)
Channel 4, 6 Jan, 21:00
Firstly, Meryl Streep plays a fantastic Thatcher.
The film is a very inlightening insight into Margaret's rise to power and personal life. If nothing else it shows just how much she helped promote women in parliament. A great tribute for a great woman.
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By: spitfireman - 27th December 2012 at 23:22 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cave
OK, but it was full of holes...........
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By: DazDaMan - 29th December 2012 at 22:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
JAWS 3
Giant rubber shark mayhem.
War Horse
Still sets the tears going after the 12th time!
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By: spitfireman - 30th December 2012 at 00:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Another on my bucket list.
After Earth
Sort of 'I am legend' in a thousand years.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzHbdlSKX1w
.....due out June 2013
Baz
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By: AlanR - 30th December 2012 at 10:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Having watched "The girl with the dragon tattoo" on TV a while back (The original Swedish version),
we have just watched the second in the Millennium trilogy, "The girl who played with fire", and now
have the last one to watch "The girl who kicked the hornets nest".
Very good films.
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By: charliehunt - 30th December 2012 at 16:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Last Chance Harvey - Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Well written and perfectly acted.
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By: charliehunt - 30th December 2012 at 16:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Had read the book and cried and the film was a big disappointment and rather full of Spielberg saccharine. Then I saw it on stage and the tears did flow again. Unmatched.
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By: DazDaMan - 30th December 2012 at 17:08 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I've yet to see the stage show, but it's due to hit Edinburgh sometime in 2014. I'm definitely going to have to see it.
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By: charliehunt - 30th December 2012 at 17:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Don't miss it, Daz - it is exceptional and if there are youngsters involved they will be rapt.:)
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By: Dr Strangelove - 30th December 2012 at 18:13 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Cockneys vs Zombies, a true cinematic great, very funny indeed :D
With a star studed cast, which includes- Richard Briers, Honor Blackman, Tony Selby, you know it must be good ;)
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By: DazDaMan - 30th December 2012 at 22:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Men in Black 3
Should have been called "Meh! in Black".
The Hunger Games
Predictable, boring, overlong, and without a single likeable character in it. Plus, I can't get behind a character whose name is one consonant away from "Catpiss"....
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By: DazDaMan - 1st January 2013 at 23:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Jurassic Park
First film of the year, on blu-ray. Hard to believe this film is TWENTY YEARS OLD this year - and I saw it in the cinema in 1993!
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By: mrtotty - 2nd January 2013 at 17:14 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Watched 'The Birds' the other night.
As excellent as ever.
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By: charliehunt - 2nd January 2013 at 17:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Dan in Real Life" - Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dianne Wiest, John Mahoney and Emily Blunt. Great cast but weak story and unconvincing direction.
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By: DazDaMan - 2nd January 2013 at 17:26 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Giving the blu-ray player a good workout today. So far I've watched....
Tremors
Giant man-eating worms terrorise a small desert community. Great fun.
Blue Thunder
Roy Scheider uncovers corruption while testing out a prototype helicopter. Another great fun flick!
Gladiator
Need I say more? This was the theatrical cut, which I happen to prefer, and it looked and sounded fantastic.
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By: spitfireman - 2nd January 2013 at 17:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Batman - Dark knight rises
Dark, depressing, miserable and absolute cr@p.
Actually cheered when Batman was blown up by the nuke at the end, that's how much I cared for this sulky 2D character. Imagine the dispair when the knob appears in a cafe in Rome as the end credits roll.........
I'd rather watch Apollo 18 again and by god, that was abysmal.
2/10
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By: DazDaMan - 2nd January 2013 at 17:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I never bothered with TDKR, Baz, and it seems I was right not to!
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By: DazDaMan - 3rd January 2013 at 08:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
V for Vendetta
A masked freedom fighter strives to release the fascist government's grip on a futuristic Britain. 8/10
Shaun of the Dead
Destined to become a classic of British film, if it isn't already. 9/10
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By: DazDaMan - 4th January 2013 at 23:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
The weakest of the four, in my opinion, but still good fun.
Dangerous Moonlight
A Polish concert pianist vies to return to combat, having fled the Nazi onslaught in 1939. So-so WW2 romantic drama, the highlight of which being the last 15 minutes or so, where the main character gets to grips with the Spitfire.
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By: spitfireman - 6th January 2013 at 15:56 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
We were soldiers
A brilliant 'no crap' Vietnam war story based around Hal Moore.
a rare 10/10 from me.
Baz
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By: Matt-100 - 6th January 2013 at 21:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The Iron Lady (2011)
Channel 4, 6 Jan, 21:00
Firstly, Meryl Streep plays a fantastic Thatcher.
The film is a very inlightening insight into Margaret's rise to power and personal life. If nothing else it shows just how much she helped promote women in parliament. A great tribute for a great woman.