What Have You Bought Recently?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nordicdusk

I have that steelbook it's really nice in hand. I really enjoyed the film too.

It was reissued on Blu (Not steel book) recently by 'someone' got it in my wish list. It's about £12 though so £4 was decent value.

[J Harker]

Cheap(ish) pick up in the Cex shop today.
£5.
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[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

Cheap(ish) pick up in the Cex shop today.
£5.
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A film i have never seen.

I think i always watched Heartbreak Ridge from the same time instead.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

A film i have never seen.



I think i always watched Heartbreak Ridge from the same time instead.

It's not a blind buy as such but it is a film I haven't seen in over 25 years, I can't remember a single thing from it.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

It's been ages since I saw Hamburger Hill, one I reviewed many years ago. My conclusion was:

Hamburger Hill is a fine film, showing how bloody and destructive war can be and comments subtly on the growing anti-war sentiment in America. It is not as intelligent as Platoon, nor as memorable as Full Metal Jacket, films that have always overshadowed it. However, this is not to say it’s a bad film – far from it. John Irvin’s direction keeps the story moving whilst allowing you to get to know and care about the characters. Ultimately though, it’s a film about anonymity – I watched it twice and could only name two of the characters – even the hill is called a number based on its height.

Hamburger Hill may be on the second tier of Vietnam War films, but it’s still very accomplished and authentic, written as it is by a Vietnam Veteran and this DVD is a good package, far superior to the previous R2 release.

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

It's been ages since I saw Hamburger Hill, one I reviewed many years ago. My conclusion was:

That's a spot on review I enjoy the film when ever I watch it but like you I can't name a character where I can name most characters in Platoon. It does a decent job of showing the pain of war and how senseless Vietnam was yes all war is pointless but Vietnam holy shit

[Dave Boy]

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Picked up from Amazon as cheaper than Network site. £7.99
A couple of movies I have never seen in this set.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Dave Boy

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Picked up from Amazon as cheaper than Network site. £7.99
A couple of movies I have never seen in this set.

Which ones haven't you seen, Dave?

I really like Devil Girl From Mars. Got it on an excellent quality US dvd from image.

Got Timeslip and The Headless Ghost as standalone Network discs. The Headless Ghost is a particular favourite. It's never a great film but has something about it that keeps me returning.

Konga is really quite poor though. Gough is awful and the ape looks like the Chewits monster.

[Dave Boy]

Yeah, I like DEVIL GIRL FROM MARS and never had a proper copy.
I've never seen TIMESLIP. I read an article on the movie recently under it's US title THE ATOMIC MAN.
Also, never seen THE HEADLESS GHOST.
KONGA..Yeah, well.

[trebor8273]

Got these today from CEX.