What DVD have you just watched?

Posted by: u5227470736789439 on 27 November 2005

Just about to watch the secong half of 'The Odessa File.'

All the best from Fredrik
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by TomK
With respect that comment could apply to just about any film.
And historical facts and Robin Hood just don't go together.
Posted on: 11 October 2010 by ewemon
Machete. Naked women lots of blood and forget the storyline.
Posted on: 12 October 2010 by tonym


Morgan Freeman's excellent as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon, although lacking the stature for a rugby player, makes a decent fist of portraying the captain of the Springboks.

I suspect the details of the story are of questionable accuracy, the rugby action is clearly filmed by hollywood folk who know diddly-squat about the game and the plot's a bit cheesy.

Nevetheless, I found it very entertaining with a few genuinely inspiring and touching moments.
Posted on: 12 October 2010 by lawoftrust
TomK

if a director tries to implement a fictive figure in a realistic historical setting then he should have done its homework better than Scott did.

Your statement would only be correct if the director did not aim for such historical correctness but Scott did and failed.

Nevertheless a nice film to watch...
Posted on: 12 October 2010 by lawoftrust
Tony,

almost perfect abstract of the film which was quite enjoyable to watch
Posted on: 12 October 2010 by mudwolf
Pleasantville with Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon. I missed it many years ago and glad it came up in Netflix.
Posted on: 12 October 2010 by TomK
quote:
Originally posted by lawoftrust:
TomK

if a director tries to implement a fictive figure in a realistic historical setting then he should have done its homework better than Scott did.

Your statement would only be correct if the director did not aim for such historical correctness but Scott did and failed.

Nevertheless a nice film to watch...


I'll state right now I haven't seen the movie. Robin Hood didn't exist so the movie is a work of fiction, not a documentary. Therefore history goes out the window as far as I'm concerned and the most important thing is whether it's a good enjoyable entertaining movie.
Now how about some examples? I suspect historical accuracy was nothing to do with its mediocre box office performance.
Posted on: 12 October 2010 by winkyincanada
quote:
Originally posted by tonym:


Morgan Freeman's excellent as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon, although lacking the stature for a rugby player, makes a decent fist of portraying the captain of the Springboks.

I suspect the details of the story are of questionable accuracy, the rugby action is clearly filmed by hollywood folk who know diddly-squat about the game and the plot's a bit cheesy.

Nevetheless, I found it very entertaining with a few genuinely inspiring and touching moments.


I won't watch a movie that assigns any significance whatsoever to success (or struggle) in boof-head sports against the historic (and ongoing) human tragedy that is South Africa. No-one involved (or aware) should feel good about this shit yet. And they should especially not take comfort from a f$%^!ng footy game.
Posted on: 13 October 2010 by BigH47
Just watched Avatar, enjoyed it, simple enough story though. Amazing special effects, the Navi were most convincing.

We wished we had seen it in 3D.
Posted on: 14 October 2010 by ewemon
The War Lord with Charlton Heston and about to watch tonight Agora when I get back from the hospital with my wife after her procedure.
Posted on: 14 October 2010 by ewemon
quote:
Originally posted by Guto Orwig:
Just watched Centurion with Michael Fassbender. Being a bit of a Romanophile I hate to see well trained legionaires hacking and slashing with their short swords, just like they were taught not to in basic training!! Apart from that it was very predictable and had waaaay too much blood and split heads for me.


Have seen that as well and felt it was to use a good old piece of Scottish slang "mince" (rubbish). Wasn't it amazing how a tracker who hunt the group down over hundreds of miles of rough terrain couldn't find them in the shack?
Posted on: 14 October 2010 by tonym


This was one of my favourite films when I were a lad, so I treated myself to the BluRay.

OK, it's strictly for the more mature SF junkie (or those with a genuine interest in movie history) but I really enjoyed it - the picture and HD surround sound quality is amazingly good and the 1950's visualisation of futuristic technology isn't too far out of kilter (one of the crew appears to use a pocket PC/organiser type device at one stage).

Forbidden Planet was the first film to use exclusively electronically-generated sounds instead of music, and it's quite effective in helping to create an other-worldy atmosphere.

Marvel also at how young Lesley ("Don't Call Me Shirley") Nielsson looks in the lead role!
Posted on: 14 October 2010 by BigH47
Forbidden Planet is one of my top 10 films. It seems to have aged quite well too, OK some saucers on strings and "falling floor" footprints, but good suspense. I guess it was based on quite a good story?
1st time around I remember I was amazed at Robbie's "nervous breakdown" when given a contradictory order.
Great stuff , must buy a copy some time.
Posted on: 14 October 2010 by winkyincanada
quote:
Originally posted by tonym:


This was one of my favourite films when I were a lad, so I treated myself to the BluRay.

OK, it's strictly for the more mature SF junkie (or those with a genuine interest in movie history) but I really enjoyed it - the picture and HD surround sound quality is amazingly good and the 1950's visualisation of futuristic technology isn't too far out of kilter (one of the crew appears to use a pocket PC/organiser type device at one stage).

Forbidden Planet was the first film to use exclusively electronically-generated sounds instead of music, and it's quite effective in helping to create an other-worldy atmosphere.

Marvel also at how young Lesley ("Don't Call Me Shirley") Nielsson looks in the lead role!


Great movie.
Posted on: 14 October 2010 by TomK
It had a limited cinema release 5 or 6 years ago with a beautifully restored print. It was my favourite movie as a kid and an amazing experience to see it finally on the big screen. As the inspiration for Star Trek it's got a lot to answer for but it looks magnificent on Blu Ray.
Posted on: 15 October 2010 by Blueknowz


Incredibly this is based on a true story
Feeling a bit down? this will make you laugh & cry,Great Movie!
Posted on: 16 October 2010 by Haim Ronen
Posted on: 19 October 2010 by tonym


Very entertaining, with some amusing dialogue and a good chemistry between the excellent Robert Downey Jnr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. Watson. A hugely implausible plot but cleverly realised.

Lively directing and some quirky camera angles from the director Guy Ritchie, plus a really superb surround-sound mix.

I can see this film being the start of a series.
Posted on: 25 October 2010 by tonym


I'm usually a sucker for a good "Swords & Sorcery" film (The Director's Cuts of LOTR are my favourite films by some margin) so I thought I'd give this a whirl.

The long and short of it is, it's abysmal. I can't be bothered to relate the plot, such as it is. There are no redeeming features to this film. Oh, HD sound's effective in parts I suppose.

Avoid!
Posted on: 25 October 2010 by tonym


This is a different kettle of fish. A very harrowing tale of young Israeli conscripts taking a tank through hostile territory in the 1984 Lebanon war.

Filmed entirely inside the claustrophobic confines of the tank, with the only view of the outside world seen through an increasingly grimy gunner's eyepiece, it effectively conjures up an atmosphere of dread and the danger of imminent death.

Wonderful sound effects add to the chilling experience, and the acting is first-rate (subtitles)from a young cast.

Highly recommended.
Posted on: 25 October 2010 by Haim Ronen
Posted on: 25 October 2010 by Haim Ronen
quote:
Originally posted by tonym:


This is a different kettle of fish. A very harrowing tale of young Israeli conscripts taking a tank through hostile territory in the 1984 Lebanon war.

Filmed entirely inside the claustrophobic confines of the tank, with the only view of the outside world seen through an increasingly grimy gunner's eyepiece, it effectively conjures up an atmosphere of dread and the danger of imminent death.

Wonderful sound effects add to the chilling experience, and the acting is first-rate (subtitles)from a young cast.

Highly recommended.


tonym,

Thanks for the recommendation. On the same topic I would expect you to enjoy Beaufort:



I think that the war took place in 1982.

Haim
Posted on: 26 October 2010 by tonym
quote:
Originally posted by Haim Ronen:

I think that the war took place in 1982.

Haim
Yep, you're right Haim. By the time I realised my mistake it was too late to edit it.

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll keep my eye out for it.
Posted on: 28 October 2010 by WTM
Good thread, Last weekend I watched Dr. Strangelove once again. Boy I really love that film.
Posted on: 29 October 2010 by Haim Ronen


Exquisite. No talk, just Fado singing and dance.