Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:13 pm  

DAR130 wrote:

It was on film 4 last week,don't know if it will be repeated.

Ah, cheers anyhows.

Fail.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:48 pm  

If you're wondering how Rupert Wyatt got the nod to do the latest Apes film check out The Escapist on Film4 at 10.50pm tonight.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:42 pm  

Some more films in my countdown of the 00s. 90 to 81 100-91 110-101 127-111

Some more films in my countdown of the 00s. 90 to 81 100-91 110-101 127-111

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:53 am  

The Founding of a Republic

Touted as the first film featuring Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Donnie Yen all together I was intrigued and took a punt on DVD. I feel duped, I expected some sort of spectacular martial arts film, it wasn't. It turns out to be a Chinese government propaganda film to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Mao winning the Chinese civil war. Chan, Li and Yen are barely in the film for 5 minutes combined, reduced to mere cameo roles which you barely notice. What you end up with is a film that lacks the artistic impression of some of the really great Chinese films like Hero or the grittiness that's associated most modern war films, which leaves it pretty bland. Avoid.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:02 pm  

I have to say my favourite Jackie Chan films are probably Drunken Master and The Legend Of Drunken Master. Both are hilarious with brilliant fight sequences. Also I can recommend The Blade as well. It's a great, dreamy type of martial arts flick with a suitably jaw dropping climax. Also, to honour Lancashire's incredible achievement I've taken a look at Cricket in film and my five favourite cricket films.

I have to say my favourite Jackie Chan films are probably Drunken Master and The Legend Of Drunken Master. Both are hilarious with brilliant fight sequences. Also I can recommend The Blade as well. It's a great, dreamy type of martial arts flick with a suitably jaw dropping climax. Also, to honour Lancashire's incredible achievement I've taken a look at Cricket in film and my five favourite cricket films.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:57 pm  

My review of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

My review of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Tue Sep 27, 2011 4:40 pm  

Take a tour of the abandoned remains of The Abyss movie set

Take a tour of the abandoned remains of The Abyss movie set

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:33 pm  

McClennan wrote: My review of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Very fair review, but would have to disagree about the running time. 2 hours was perfect imo, any longer and the audience would proberley have become a bit restless. I never saw the original series, but the acting in the film, was 1st class. Can see it winning plenty of Baftas, but not Oscars, ( not exactly American). Nice comparison with The Lives Of Others, which imo, is the best German film since Das Boot.

McClennan wrote: My review of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Very fair review, but would have to disagree about the running time. 2 hours was perfect imo, any longer and the audience would proberley have become a bit restless. I never saw the original series, but the acting in the film, was 1st class. Can see it winning plenty of Baftas, but not Oscars, ( not exactly American). Nice comparison with The Lives Of Others, which imo, is the best German film since Das Boot.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:17 pm  

Live Wired wrote: Very fair review, but would have to disagree about the running time. 2 hours was perfect imo, any longer and the audience would proberley have become a bit restless. I can see that aye. If I hadn't seen the series I'm sure I would have had a different response. Mad Max Fans Hit the Desert for Apocalyptic Weekend.

Live Wired wrote: Very fair review, but would have to disagree about the running time. 2 hours was perfect imo, any longer and the audience would proberley have become a bit restless. I can see that aye. If I hadn't seen the series I'm sure I would have had a different response. Mad Max Fans Hit the Desert for Apocalyptic Weekend.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Wed Sep 28, 2011 8:01 pm  

aah, Mad Max 2, my favourite film, except for the scene where you can see the sound man holding his boom, when Max is driving the rig.

believe a part 4 is out next year.