What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Big Game (2014)

When Air Force One is shot down over Finland, the President manages to escape in the mountains and is helped by a young lad doing a Finnish hunting ritual to turn him into a man, whilst avoiding the terrorists hot on their heels.

Well this was something else entirely. Probably the best action comedy in years. Just a hoot from beginning to end. From reviews i was expecting something quite slow but this was a fast moving joy ride from start to finish.

Cliched, ridiculous, hilarious acting. It had the feel of a Van Damme film where he never bothered to turn up so they used the kid picking his nose in the corner instead.

I'd have watched this a lot sooner if i'd known they were going to drop Samuel L Jackson's US president out of a helicopter and down a mountainside...in a fridge.

Using every cliche in the book somehow it works. The Pentagon officials staring into monitors and at satellite footage are an absolute scream, and as for Ray Stevenson's psychopath, handily ready to drop with a bullet lodged near his heart, The Punisher: Warzone this ain't.

If Big Game is supposed to be a serious film then it fails terribly, if it's supposed to be a wild, enjoyable ride with plenty of laugh out loud moments and mad Finnish wit then it borders on the brilliant.

Definitely a film i'll watch again and again and again.

I swear i mentioned the fridge scene in my review last year. Glad you liked it though, its a great film and a nice change for Sam Jackson to play a slightly different persona. Have you seen Rare Exports Dem?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

I swear i mentioned the fridge scene in my review last year. Glad you liked it though, its a great film and a nice change for Sam Jackson to play a slightly different persona. Have you seen Rare Exports Dem?

I have, it's really good isn't it? The same kid i believe. Both films and the brilliant Christmas Story (2007) have that quirky Finnish wit about them that you'll either love of hate i suppose.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I have, it's really good isn't it? The same kid i believe. Both films and the brilliant Christmas Story (2007) have that quirky Finnish wit about them that you'll either love of hate i suppose.

I have no idea thats why i ask. Yes same kid same director i believe. I'll have to pick it up.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

I have no idea thats why i ask. Yes same kid same director i believe. I'll have to pick it up.

Definitely. It's excellent.

Don't watch it now though. It's one you really do need to save until Christmas.

[J Harker]

The Howling. I was hoping for so much more this time. But despite some excellent effects and a great setting and story it's crap, just like the last time i watched it.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

The Howling. I was hoping for so much more this time. But despite some excellent effects and a great setting and story it's crap, just like the last time i watched it.

It's not crap, but i don't think it's that great either.

It's has the reputation of something far greater than what you see on screen.

[J Harker]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

It's not crap, but i don't think it's that great either.

It's has the reputation of something far greater than what you see on screen.

There's something missing but i don't know what. It just doesn't hold my attention.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by J Harker

There's something missing but i don't know what. It just doesn't hold my attention.

I feel the same. It lacks a certain spark which i can't put my finger on either.

[gag]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I feel the same. It lacks a certain spark which i can't put my finger on either.

Bet there plenty of things you like to put youre finger on eh eh!!
Nudge nudge wink say no more

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by gag

Bet there plenty of things you like to put youre finger on eh eh!!
Nudge nudge wink say no more

it's the way you tell 'em, gag.