What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[Make Them Die Slowly]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

If Drive Angry isn't supposed to be taken seriously, why does it have so many references to Greek mythology?

Not seen the film but is the answer because Amber Heard is a Goddess

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (great movie)

I watched this earlier on - a classic, plus the Blu-Ray looks fantastic.

Other recent viewings:

- Alice: Fantastic (and typically warped) animation epic form Jan Švankmajer, which depicts Lewis Carrol's classic Alice tale in a highly original way. Great Blu from BFI, too.

- Obsession: DePalma at his very best. A gripping, well constructed mystery thriller, and a great Blu from Arrow too.

- La planète sauvage: Fantastical French epic tinged with morality tale trappings. A real treat to watch, and even more so thanks to Eureka's superb HD transfer.

- Red: Rental from Lovefilm. Watchable spy romp, some good performances, but nothing overly special.

- Taxi Driver: Scorsese's masterpiece, which looks and sounds stunning on Blu-ray.

- Tron Legacy: Rental from Love Film. Pointless cash-in sequel. Had potential, but the predictable over-use of CGI, plus catering for the teenie crowd spoils what could have been a half decent film. I went in with low expectations, so wasn't surprised. Not a patch on the original.

[nekromantik]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

If Drive Angry isn't supposed to be taken seriously, why does it have so many references to Greek mythology?

oh come on
that slow mo sex scene! is a movie like that meant to be anythin other then a fun popcorn flick

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nekromantik

I dont understand the hate for Drive Angry
it knows it aint serious so its a very fun and quite violent flick!

MUCH better then Wickerman remake that Nic cage turned into a comedy

That's not exactly hard, though!

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

If Drive Angry isn't supposed to be taken seriously, why does it have so many references to Greek mythology?

Originally Posted by Make Them Die Slowly

Not seen the film but is the answer because Amber Heard is a Goddess

It's in my Love Film rental queue.

It appears to be a fun, brainless actioner, and I'm looking forward to watching it.

[nekromantik]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

That's not exactly hard, though!

I mean in acting terms.
He didnt ruin this movie

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nekromantik

I mean in acting terms.
He didnt ruin this movie

That's true, but he didn't ruin The Wicker Man remake -- that was mostly Neil LaBute!

[Demoncrat]

watched Neds...i liked Orphans, i like this, the english may need subtitles in places, but then ive just learned Spike Lee is doing Oldboy, so im not feeling charitable today....
will watch Rango again tonight, as mate hasnt seen it...

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

That's true, but he didn't ruin The Wicker Man remake -- that was mostly Neil LaBute!

thats splitting hairs surely...misfire on aw levels IMO.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by thehamish

thats splitting hairs surely...misfire on aw levels IMO.

Possibly, but the film didn't fail because of Nicolas Cage's performance -- it was primarily the awful script and poor direction. When Nicholas Cage is directed well, you end up with an Oscar-winning performance like in Leaving Las Vegas.

[PaulD]

Watched Body Double this afternoon. Really enjoyed it - bit Vertigo, bit Rear Window, but done in De Palma's own style - what's not to like?

[mercury]

The Incredible Melting Man