What's the Latest Thing You've Seen at the Cinema II

Bob the Builder posted:

thebigfredc posted:

Boy did I miss the Star Wars bus even though I am right in its demographic. Didn't get in 1977 and still don't. Harry Potter too...tedious. I realise I am the exception, the odd one out. Can't stand Phil Collins or Queen. 

Fully grown men walking around in Star Wars fancy dress or collecting action fingers is a bit weird and the worst of the worst and I am reliable told a gigantic turn off talking like Yoda.  I remember feeling really let down and disappointed after finally watching Star Wars I just didn't get it as a 9 year old and still don't now.

<yoda_language>Seek help, you must</yoda_language>

The Last Jedi (spoilers)

Having avoided the trailers, the interviews, the hype and the toys, I came to this as fresh as possible - and it didn't disappoint! The reverential treatment of the original films is thrown overboard and while there are still plenty of references to ESB in particular, this is its own film. The overall tone is a good mix of lighthearted western in space, and serious character drama, with especially Rey and Kylo's arcs very well done. Loved the direction they took with Luke, although I would have expected R2 to stay with him?

Cheers,

EJ

Bob the Builder posted:

thebigfredc posted:

Boy did I miss the Star Wars bus even though I am right in its demographic. Didn't get in 1977 and still don't. Harry Potter too...tedious. I realise I am the exception, the odd one out. Can't stand Phil Collins or Queen. 

Fully grown men walking around in Star Wars fancy dress or collecting action fingers is a bit weird and the worst of the worst and I am reliable told a gigantic turn off talking like Yoda.  I remember feeling really let down and disappointed after finally watching Star Wars I just didn't get it as a 9 year old and still don't now.

There is hope for the both of you - My Little Pony has a surprisingly large mature adult following, I am led to understand... 

I'm allergic to equine so will have to stick with Kevin Ws recommendation of Its a Matter of Life and Death, on round here 09 Jan.

The Last Jedi. It was okay. Excellent special effects, 3d was weak. The simplicity, thrilling action and humour of the original is hard to match, which it doesn't come anywhere near.

Last Jedi. I liked it more than the last one. Also some interesting twists in the storyline...

Murder on the Orient Express. Was ok, not thrilling. While the cinematic aspect was nice, I belief I was more impressed by the original...

Finally got to see this.

So glad it's so good.

 Rave reviews everywhere. I would give it three and half stars (out of 5).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vhPeNOHxsc

Haim Ronen posted:

 Rave reviews everywhere. I would give it three and half stars (out of 5).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vhPeNOHxsc

I saw it with my wife and we both did not think it was much of a movie. I was surprised see people giving it such high praise.  

tonym posted:

Kevin-W posted:

Ok, it's a really good film, one that will deservedly top a lot of people's 2017 lists, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it; the direction is taut, the cinematography eye-popping and the production design incredible.

However those who say it surpasses the original are a bit wide of the mark IMO. It lacks Ridley Scott's film's poetic touches  - there is nothing to match, for example, the scene where Zhora, having been shot by Deckard, crashes through the windows to Vangelis' music; or Roy's remarkable dying speech.

The new film is more conventional, a more conventional story more conventionally told - nothing wrong with that, but for all its visual splendour, it just lacks that certain something that made Scott's movie so remarkable (once he'd stopped tinkering with it).

Plus, Hans Zimmer's score is horrible, especially when stacked up against Vangelis' contributions to the first picture. Why this bombastic hack keeps getting work in Hollywood is beyond me.

We've just returned from watching this at our little local cinema. Being a Blade Runner fan, I was rather worried I'd be disappointed. No chance, it was awesome, quite gobsmackingly so. Loved every second, and even SWMBO, who I dragged along, enjoyed it. In terms of spectacle I've not seen anything like it & I feel compelled to watch it again as soon as possible.

Me too. I bought it off iTunes as soon as it was available and have now watched it twice more. A couple of things that felt like plot holes or implausible coincidences in the first viewing came into better focus, and the whole thing is now close to 100% coherent for me. A true masterpiece. This might be the movie that gets me to go 4K at last.

I saw Ladybird, wanted to leave in 20 minutes, I remember all the trials and tribulations of a teen and all the arguments my middle sister had with mom outside my bedroom door.  I stuck it out to the end.

My two I saw Christmas was The Shape of Water and The Darkest Hour, both incredible.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

No justice if there aren't Oscars here. Great storytelling.

Christopher_M posted:

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

No justice if there aren't Oscars here. Great storytelling.

Fantastic film!  Dark humor for sure, great storytelling with some twists and turns and I remember laughing quite a bit throughout the movie!

(still need to get out and see "The Darkest Hour," "The Shape of Water," and "Blade Runner."  For Star Wars stuff I'll wait until it comes out on DVD rental)

Last Jedi. Great action scenes and overall enjoyed it. Still think the one before was a better overall film though. Oh, and that floating Princess Leia scene should never have made the final cut. 

Another vote for the superb 'Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri. From the understated simple monochrome titles and intro music, one knows that one is in for some understated class.

The fictional Ebbing is Sylva NC. Go to Google Maps street-view and head east along W. Main St between Landis St and Spring St, and you'll see a furniture store just beyond the junction with Spring St on the right. It becomes the police station for the film. In fact, Peter Dinklage refers in the dialogue to 'Turning out of Spring' so the real road name in Sylva has been used.

Spoiler alert! (if you have not yet; but intend to see the film). If you street-view beyond the junction with Spring, (presumably by sheer coincidence) the Google Street View shot shows ongoing set-dressing of the police station; the shop opposite advertising 'Billboards', and the door through which Sam Rockwell's character 'Dixon' goes, and up the stairs. Two direct street-view shots of the police station reveal a major plot element of the film.

Enjoy.

John.

We saw Darkest Hour last night. A terrific film which is delivered in a really simple way and is very involving. Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Churchill is a real tour de force. 

Hungryhalibut posted:

We saw Darkest Hour last night. A terrific film which is delivered in a really simple way and is very involving. Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Churchill is a real tour de force. 

The film was well acted and had a realistic portray of a humbler and more insecure Churchill, the opposite of how most historian had painted him like, especially if we take into consideration the debacles of the British forces in Norway and France which were unfolding at the time. On the other hand, the constant euphoric music was getting on my nerves.

J.N. posted:

Another vote for the superb 'Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri. From the understated simple monochrome titles and intro music, one knows that one is in for some understated class.

Spoiler alert! (if you have not yet; but intend to see the film). If you street-view beyond the junction with Spring, (presumably by sheer coincidence) the Google Street View shot shows ongoing set-dressing of the police station; the shop opposite advertising 'Billboards', and the door through which Sam Rockwell's character 'Dixon' goes, and up the stairs. Two direct street-view shots of the police station reveal a major plot element of the film.

Enjoy.

John.

 

Not sure what you are giving away in the "spoiler alert" JN.

We are planning to go and see this, as well as "The Darkest Hour" but have had to wait for them to appear at our local cinema. Neither of us care to venture into Ipswich and the multiplex hellholes that are there, with audiences under (shock horror) 50. Much better to go to Aldeburgh and be part of a small group of geriatrics, all gently snoring away.

Nick,

The Regal in Stowmarket or farther afield, the Abbeygate in Bury St Edmunds may be better suited to your sensibilities.

Ray

thebigfredc posted:

Nick,

The Regal in Stowmarket or farther afield, the Abbeygate in Bury St Edmunds may be better suited to your sensibilities.

Ray

The Regal's a fine little cinema, & just down the road from me.

Aldeeberg is just fine for us and is a fully independent cinema.The second screen there can show some very good, but apparently limited appeal, films.

Woodbridge would be better, but the cinema seems to cater for the more mainstream films, and hence of lower interest to us. The attached restaurant is an advantage, should the cinema venture away from a DM-reading demographic.

Tony, you are lucky in having the Regal on your doorstep.

Home Cinema – 16mm Film.

I bought it at an auction a few months ago, hoping it was a porno movie.

Unfortunately it isn’t, but it is very amusing and entertaining.

The Post. More great story telling.  Slightly over-egged in parts, newsroom life rather romanticised. The conflict between personal and public interest well portrayed.

Good characterisation and some nice quips too.