What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[PaulD]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I think the poor acting, plot, effects, and dialogue may have also had a teensy bit to do with it

[ArgentoFan1987]

Originally Posted by Rik

I was worried that it was going to turn into something resembling a recent franchise I refuse to name in the same post of this excellent film, especially with teenage love story element of the plot, but thankfully it didn't.

That's exactly why I've been avoiding it, but keep hearing nothing except incredible things about it. I'm going to have to get this on pay day

[Buboven]

Stephen Kings The Dead Zone (1983)

Now my fav Stephen King film IMO

What makes this my favourite Stephen King adapted film is that despite the fantastical elements the director and screenwriter manages to keep the characters and elements of the story, above all, grounded into a reality which the audience can engage and, within these elements, relate to.

I will admit I have never read the novel so I can't comment on how the book handles this aspect however. In addition the film presents some quite deep ethical themes, as I'm sure the book also does, as a consequence of this ability and asks some questions for the audience to ponder and its implications after the film is over.

Add in a fantastic performance by Christopher Walken who is well supported by the performances from the rest of the main cast and some visually striking sequences in relation to his unique psychic ability and you have a very enjoyable film.
Its a shame that, as far as I can tell, this film gets overlooked by others such as The Shining or IT because in my opinion it is so more memorable.

Overall a 9/10.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Buboven

Stephen Kings The Dead Zone (1983)

Now my fav Stephen King film IMO

What makes this my favourite Stephen King adapted film is that despite the fantastical elements the director and screenwriter manages to keep the characters and elements of the story, above all, grounded into a reality which the audience can engage and, within these elements, relate to.

I will admit I have never read the novel so I can't comment on how the book handles this aspect however. In addition the film presents some quite deep ethical themes, as I'm sure the book also does, as a consequence of this ability and asks some questions for the audience to ponder and its implications after the film is over.

Add in a fantastic performance by Christopher Walken who is well supported by the performances from the rest of the main cast and some visually striking sequences in relation to his unique psychic ability and you have a very enjoyable film.
Its a shame that, as far as I can tell, this film gets overlooked by others such as The Shining or IT because in my opinion it is so more memorable.

Overall a 9/10.

Been years since I read the book, but from what I remember Cronenberg's film is quite faithful to it

[Demoncrat]

Bigfoot. God awful schlock on the horror Channel. AVOID.

The Devil Rides Out. Teattime on THC. "Throw it in that damn monstrosity's face!!" Never Fails. Crap print though cough.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

Bigfoot. God awful schlock on the horror Channel. AVOID.

The Devil Rides Out. Teattime on THC. "Throw it in that damn monstrosity's face!!" Never Fails. Crap print though cough.

They always seem to have crap prints on THC, I watched Pieces on there a few years back (before I owned the Arrow DVD) and it was barely watchable, same goes for Bay of Blood too

[Buboven]

Originally Posted by Rik

Been years since I read the book, but from what I remember Cronenberg's film is quite faithful to it

cool, not sure if I should read the book now then.

I should have mentioned this is probably my fav Cronenberg film I have seen so far aswell as being my favourite adaption of a SK novel.

[ArgentoFan1987]

Just watched Rocky II for the first time. I have absoloutely no interest I. Sports, but I loved the first Rocky ever since I first watched it last year. I thought it was incredible! Rocky II was equally as good. Brilliant performances by both Stallone and Burgess Meredith! And the end fight had me on the edge of my seat! 8.5/10

[Zann]

Originally Posted by ArgentoFan1987

Just watched Rocky II for the first time. I have absoloutely no interest I. Sports, but I loved the first Rocky ever since I first watched it last year. I thought it was incredible! Rocky II was equally as good. Brilliant performances by both Stallone and Burgess Meredith! And the end fight had me on the edge of my seat! 8.5/10

Is this the one with Balboa and Creed rolling around in the surf together or is that III?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Final Encounter (2000)

Two human colonies on a distant planet are locked in a brutal hundred year war until a brave group of soldier cadets decide its time to end the fighting by going on one final push.

To me films such as Final Encounter are far worse than any low budget horror tat. The film clearly had a bit of money behind it. The films effects and action sequences are well done, in fact some of the CGI work is excellent and far more convincing than films with lots more money thrown at them. The producers also managed to get a couple of direct to video stars in Dean Cain and Thomas Ian Griffith.

This is all well and good but they should have hired a decent screen writer instead. Final Encounter despite its full on action is extremely boring. All the actors are wasted by poor characterization with a story line so tedious and linear it barely kept me awake. There's really nothing more to add - great effects, dire story.