What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[trebor8273]

Originally Posted by gasteropod

Gravity (2013) - 3/5

Immersive 3D but is completely lacking in substance, I can't believe so many people are hailing it as a masterpiece when all it consists of is one overblown disaster after another and Sandra Bullock talking to the audience and acting unrealistically. Very disappointed with this, my rating is quite generous considering my lack of enjoyment because I try to be objective as well as subjective, and listen here - the much-hated Man of Steel is a better film than Gravity, regardless of my personal enjoyment.

2001: A Space Odyssey and Solaris (1972) are genuine masterpieces of sci-fi, Gravity is just a well-made but empty 3D popcorn thrill-ride (which didn't thrill me all that much unfortunately).

Totally agree on gravity apart from fantastic effects and 3d and set pieces it was average at best.

[trebor8273]

When a stranger calls (1979)

Has to have one of the most frighting beginnings of any film, truly chilling and disturbing, which was used many years later in scream, the end of the movie is also good as well shame it is brought down by a dull and boring middle. Could of been so much more. 7/10 easily a ten if the middle had been better

The godsend
Yawn poor evil child tail, terrible acting and totally unconvincing evil child. 4/10

Robinson Crusoe on mars

Interesting and enjoyable take On the classic story and hell of lot more interesting than Tom hanks talking to a basketball. Ok it's wildly scientifically inaccurate . But it's fun with some great fly saucers stolen from war of the worlds. We also have a small role for Adam west. But the real highlight is Mona a cute little monkey who who steals every scene she's in in, she even has a cute little space suit. A wonderful film which was my first viewing but will have many more 9.5/10

It might be a bit early but watching one of the funniest and best Xmas films Christmas vacation

[troggi]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

When a stranger calls (1979)

Has to have one of the most frighting beginnings of any film, truly chilling and disturbing, which was used many years later in scream, the end of the movie is also good as well shame it is brought down by a dull and boring middle. Could of been so much more. 7/10 easily a ten if the middle had been better

The godsend
Yawn poor evil child tail, terrible acting and totally unconvincing evil child. 4/10

Robinson Crusoe on mars

Interesting and enjoyable take On the classic story and hell of lot more interesting than Tom hanks taking to a basketball. Ok it's wildly scientifically inaccurate . But it's fun with some great fly saucers stolen from war of the worlds. We also have a small role for Adam west. But the real highlight is Mona a cute little monkey who who steals every scene she's in in, she even has a cute little space suit. A wonderful film which was my first viewing but will have many more 9.5/10

It might be a bit early but watching one of the funniest and best Xmas films Christmas vacation

Always loved "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" and the sleeve art on that copy is sensational.

[Zann]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

It might be a bit early but watching one of the funniest and best Xmas films Christmas vacation

Ha ha yeah I got the BD collection too but am saving this treat until it's a bit nipply out

[Invid Ninja]

Originally Posted by Buboven

Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)

This is my first viewing of any of the very original Star Trek films. While it has not converted me into a Trekkie it's a solidly made science fiction film and I can appreciate why this is one from the cannon is held in high regard.

Just scrapes a 8/10.

My favourite Star Trek film is still The Motion Picture since I was around 6. I'm very alone.

[Invid Ninja]

Originally Posted by gasteropod

Gravity (2013) - 3/5

Immersive 3D but is completely lacking in substance, I can't believe so many people are hailing it as a masterpiece when all it consists of is one overblown disaster after another and Sandra Bullock talking to the audience and acting unrealistically. Very disappointed with this, my rating is quite generous considering my lack of enjoyment because I try to be objective as well as subjective, and listen here - the much-hated Man of Steel is a better film than Gravity, regardless of my personal enjoyment.

2001: A Space Odyssey and Solaris (1972) are genuine masterpieces of sci-fi, Gravity is just a well-made but empty 3D popcorn thrill-ride (which didn't thrill me all that much unfortunately).

I will admit to really enjoying Gravity especially on a visual level and as a refreshingly simple thriller. Saying that, it's very much a 'ride' film; I myself would not call it either a 'masterpiece' or shower it with the 5 star praise that others have. Although I think it's a better film from this year than the decent if for me puzzlingly over praised Captain Phillips.

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by Invid Ninja

I will admit to really enjoying Gravity especially on a visual level and as a refreshingly simple thriller. Saying that, it's very much a 'ride' film; I myself would not call it either a 'masterpiece' or shower it with the 5 star praise that others have. Although I think it's a better film from this year than the decent if for me puzzlingly over praised Captain Phillips.

Yeah I agree with you, and if I'd known going into it that it was just a ride I might have been able to enjoy it a bit more. I can't comment on Captain Phillips though as I didn't fancy it.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Zann

Island of Death


By the way, I have the Allstar Pictures DVD from 2002 and remember getting it from a dedicated website at the time....has anyone compared it to the Arrow DVD in terms of PQ? I ask purely out of curiosity, not double dipping

The Arrow dvd looks gorgeous.

[troggi]

Originally Posted by Zann

Ha ha yeah I got the BD collection too but am saving this treat until it's a bit nipply out

I am really looking forward to it being "nipply" out!

[monkeyscreams]

Michael (Markus Schleinzer 2011)
A man keeps a young boy locked in his basement. That sounds like a horror film, but it is not. It has a naturalistic atmosphere and great character development, the man is someone that could be your neighbour. My first impression was Haneke (the director) meets Misery (the film). The ending is superb. Recommend if you like slow films with a disturbing undertone.