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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Thanks I'll add those to my watch list
Fury: A
The Patriot: A
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Andyliini
Member
Lupin the Third: Castle of Cagliostro
They ran this old Hayao Miyazaki film at my local theater, so why not. Miyazaki's films are often made for children, this one even more so. There's all sorts of running and shenanigans that it gets a bit tiring after a while. There are also characters that just seem to be there without any reason at all. It was fine for this single viewing, but I have no desire to watch ot again.
They ran this old Hayao Miyazaki film at my local theater, so why not. Miyazaki's films are often made for children, this one even more so. There's all sorts of running and shenanigans that it gets a bit tiring after a while. There are also characters that just seem to be there without any reason at all. It was fine for this single viewing, but I have no desire to watch ot again.
ForAcademicPurposes
Member
★★★★★ / A massive gang war involving 2 Chinese gangs- and one Hispanic.
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
Trollhunter (2011).
A real gem in the fake doc genre.
I swear you could show this to a kid with down syndrome for entertainment
A real gem in the fake doc genre.
I swear you could show this to a kid with down syndrome for entertainment
Andyliini
Member
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
The final film in the original series. Although the constant budget cuts were visible on previous films, they are the best experienced here. The whole film feels cheap, even if the crew did the best with what they had. The film is short enough for a casual watch and can work if you turn of your brain and take everything as it's given. It probably didn't help at all that I watched all of these back to back. And there's more to come.
The final film in the original series. Although the constant budget cuts were visible on previous films, they are the best experienced here. The whole film feels cheap, even if the crew did the best with what they had. The film is short enough for a casual watch and can work if you turn of your brain and take everything as it's given. It probably didn't help at all that I watched all of these back to back. And there's more to come.
ÆMNE22A!C
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You should! My friend thinks it's about crackheads. I'm weighing towards Salma's POV. Lol
ÆMNE22A!C
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Trollhunter (2011).
A real gem in the fake doc genre.
I swear you could show this to a kid with down syndrome for entertainment
Loved it. Wonder how
kanjobazooie
would....Btw PLEASE explain it's not real. And give him a lollypop
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ForAcademicPurposes
Member
★★★☆☆ / A movie about Escanor
clarky
Gold Member
Well this is going on the list.Trollhunter (2011).
A real gem in the fake doc genre.
I swear you could show this to a kid with down syndrome for entertainment
Andyliini
Member
Planet of the Apes (2001)
More than 30 years after the first film, Fox released this reboot of the franchise. It's still not very close to the original novel by Pierre Boulle, but makes some interesting choices and is clearly it's own thing. Of course, ape makeup has evolved massively since Battle, but they are still mostly practical, while Rise went on with full CGI apes. Tim Burton might have been a strange choice for directing this, and I'm glad he does not go full Burton-mode in this, and deliver's a thoroughly enjoyable film. I still have the commentary track to watch, but I'll get to it soon.
More than 30 years after the first film, Fox released this reboot of the franchise. It's still not very close to the original novel by Pierre Boulle, but makes some interesting choices and is clearly it's own thing. Of course, ape makeup has evolved massively since Battle, but they are still mostly practical, while Rise went on with full CGI apes. Tim Burton might have been a strange choice for directing this, and I'm glad he does not go full Burton-mode in this, and deliver's a thoroughly enjoyable film. I still have the commentary track to watch, but I'll get to it soon.
clarky
Gold Member
Grildon Tundy
Member
I'll parrot most of everyone who's seen this and say: first 2/3rds are perfect sci-fi, and the last act makes me lose all interest. Such an uneven movie.
★★★☆☆ / A movie about Escanor
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
"Immaculate" (2024).
Like a dumb sucker I fell for the Youtube thumbnails claiming "OMG SHOCKING ENDING!!"
Wait for streaming.
Just average.
Like a dumb sucker I fell for the Youtube thumbnails claiming "OMG SHOCKING ENDING!!"
Wait for streaming.
Just average.
Andyliini
Member
I just gave a listen to Burton's audio commentary. He described it as opposite to the ending twist of the original. Whatever that means.
DeafTourette
Perpetually Offended
Watching The Five Heartbeats on Max right now with one of my sisters...
If you want something that plays like a biopic but about a fictional singing group that's BASED on groups like The Four Tops and The Temptations with original songs and AMAZING singing (not a musical, btw), then this movie is for you. Directed, produced and starring Robert Townsend... This is a dramatic faux biopic that will tug at your heart and make you smile and cheer! Yes it's sentimental but it'll make you feel good(at least in the first half) and make you feel cathartic (mostly in the second half).
It follows them through the decades from their beginnings to old age ... It's beautifully made!
I jumped up cheering for them when they did their big tryout after the Jidenna looking lead singer doing his best James Brown impression... I felt so much JOY at the amazing song and singing!
It's on Max right now.
If you want something that plays like a biopic but about a fictional singing group that's BASED on groups like The Four Tops and The Temptations with original songs and AMAZING singing (not a musical, btw), then this movie is for you. Directed, produced and starring Robert Townsend... This is a dramatic faux biopic that will tug at your heart and make you smile and cheer! Yes it's sentimental but it'll make you feel good(at least in the first half) and make you feel cathartic (mostly in the second half).
It follows them through the decades from their beginnings to old age ... It's beautifully made!
I jumped up cheering for them when they did their big tryout after the Jidenna looking lead singer doing his best James Brown impression... I felt so much JOY at the amazing song and singing!
It's on Max right now.
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bitbydeath
Member
Incredible!
Blackberry is way better than it deserves to be, this should have won awards, all of them!
Blackberry is way better than it deserves to be, this should have won awards, all of them!
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ReBurn
Gold Member
I just finished watching it. I enjoyed it.Watching The Five Heartbeats on Max right now with one of my sisters...
If you want something that plays like a biopic but about a fictional singing group that's BASED on groups like The Four Tops and The Temptations with original songs and AMAZING singing (not a musical, btw), then this movie is for you. Directed, produced and starring Robert Townsend... This is a dramatic faux biopic that will tug at your heart and make you smile and cheer! Yes it's sentimental but it'll make you feel good(at least in the first half) and make you feel cathartic (mostly in the second half).
It follows them through the decades from their beginnings to old age ... It's beautifully made!
I jumped up cheering for them when they did their big tryout after the Jidenna looking lead singer doing his best James Brown impression... I felt so much JOY at the amazing song and singing!
It's on Max right now.
Watched the Abigail movie and The ministry of ungentlemanly warfare. Abigail was a forgettable movie. It would have been perfect for Netflix. Wish the movie had a bit more mystery for the victims in trying to figure out whats going on. Also would have like more interaction between the vampire girl and the female lead.
The ungentlemanly movie was fun but it didn't have a strong enemy and was just the heroes mowing through everybody. They tried to have a sense of urgency but that was weakly done in the movie. I think if it was a completely fictional story then them going more over the top would have been awesome whether it be with the music , enemies, or visual shots.
I mostly enjoyed both movies but definitely the warfare movie more since I liked some of the action. Abigail played it a little too safe.
The ungentlemanly movie was fun but it didn't have a strong enemy and was just the heroes mowing through everybody. They tried to have a sense of urgency but that was weakly done in the movie. I think if it was a completely fictional story then them going more over the top would have been awesome whether it be with the music , enemies, or visual shots.
I mostly enjoyed both movies but definitely the warfare movie more since I liked some of the action. Abigail played it a little too safe.
Grildon Tundy
Member
Late Night with the Devil
A unique premise executed well! Good to see David Dastmalchian play a non-creeper character (for the most part). He was convincing as a talk show host and as a character.
I thought it was good-not-great--not trying to knock it by any means. If the premise sounds interesting, it's definitely worth watching. Some spoiler thoughts:
Alright, just watched this. Dastmalchian's the man:
A unique premise executed well! Good to see David Dastmalchian play a non-creeper character (for the most part). He was convincing as a talk show host and as a character.
I thought it was good-not-great--not trying to knock it by any means. If the premise sounds interesting, it's definitely worth watching. Some spoiler thoughts:
I wish the build-up to the irrefutably supernatural had been longer to keep some mystery. Christou spouting black sludge at the end of his act was too soon, imo. Then again, the title is "Late Night with the Devil", so I'm guessing the filmmakers thought audiences might roll their eyes at the "is it real, is it not?" angle.
I really liked the bit where Carmichael (the skeptic guy) effectively hypnotizes everyone to experience Gus' worm infestation. That was a cool, unexpected subversion and an interesting departure from the satanic stuff.
The split-head design of the devil at the end was cool, too. Hadn't seen that before.
Poor June, Gus, Lilly, Minnie, and Jack. Carmichael got what he deserved.
Plot-wise, am I right in that Dastmalchian's character Jack made a deal with the devil in The Grove, knowing that he would have to sacrifice something to achieve ratings success and not realizing until the end of the movie that that's what gave his wife cancer? And the devil was just rubbing it in at the end, and playing mind-games to where Jack inadvertently killed the girl?
I really liked the bit where Carmichael (the skeptic guy) effectively hypnotizes everyone to experience Gus' worm infestation. That was a cool, unexpected subversion and an interesting departure from the satanic stuff.
The split-head design of the devil at the end was cool, too. Hadn't seen that before.
Poor June, Gus, Lilly, Minnie, and Jack. Carmichael got what he deserved.
Plot-wise, am I right in that Dastmalchian's character Jack made a deal with the devil in The Grove, knowing that he would have to sacrifice something to achieve ratings success and not realizing until the end of the movie that that's what gave his wife cancer? And the devil was just rubbing it in at the end, and playing mind-games to where Jack inadvertently killed the girl?
Alright, just watched this. Dastmalchian's the man:
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Radical Dreamer
Member
Everything Everywhere All at Once - biggest piece of shit I've seen in recent years... Not funny at all, not surprising Reddit crowd loved it so much "wow so random and quirky, wow sex toys!11, wow hot dog hands hahaha, MULTIVERSE GUYS, REMEMBER MULTIVERSE!!?? JUST LIKE IN ANY OTHER CAPESHIT MOVIE #451541" couldnt get through 40 min of this retarded crap.
On the other hand, Perfect Days is such a fantastic slow movie. I was in japan last year and I could "feel" so much of those streets, parks through this movie. Loved how it didn't cross a line with romantising being content with being alone. This is cinema - Martin Scorsese, 2024.
On the other hand, Perfect Days is such a fantastic slow movie. I was in japan last year and I could "feel" so much of those streets, parks through this movie. Loved how it didn't cross a line with romantising being content with being alone. This is cinema - Martin Scorsese, 2024.
Jsisto
Member
Thank you for summarizing exactly how I feel about Everything Everywhere All At Once. One of the most overhyped movies I’ve ever seen. Hated it. It was like if Scott Pilgrim vs The World pretended it was philosophical and deep.
clarky
Gold Member
Just watched this last night myself, really entertaining.
I know a few in the thread are looking forward to it and it did not disappoint. They really nailed the 70's tv show feel.
Regarding your spoiler, yes thats exactly what me and the wife made of it as well.
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JimmyRustler
Member
Yo man, this movie got not one, not two but THREE Oscars for acting. Have you no taste?
ForAcademicPurposes
Member
★★★★☆ / He legit speedran the first four missions of the game in less than eight minutes
clarky
Gold Member
Great movie, fantastic game. Amazing what Rare achieved on that hardware.
★★★★☆ / He legit speedran the first four missions of the game in less than eight minutes
Shame that was Brosnans only decent Bond movie, although it remains top tier Bond, so there's that.
The Cockatrice
I'm retarded?
Just watched this as well. My first Sydney movie and while I've seen her hot bod in clips, I gotta admit, she has some nice boobs and a very unique cute face. Movie was ok I guess, a bit of a waste of time but eh, not really bad.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
★★★★☆ / He legit speedran the first four missions of the game in less than eight minutes
Only Bond Movie I love
The rest are forgettable
John Marston
GAF's very own treasure goblin
I'm not a depraved man pig but also noticed this
clarky
Gold Member
Craigs Casino Royale & Skyfall are decent modern Bond. But you can't beat Connery imo.Only Bond Movie I love
The rest are forgettable
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I watched both recently and wasn't a fan
clarky
Gold Member
I can understand why.
Not sure how old you are but personally for me, they both hark back to my childhood idea of bond, Skyfall especially. Like Goldeneye, Goldfinger, Dr. no and the rest, classic Bond.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Yeah I grew out of the Bond Genre
The only one I still love is Goldeneye
That genre isn't really my thing. There's only a few movies in that genre that I love
I'm turning 40 next month. God I'm getting old. I have another 10 years till I'm 50 lol
clarky
Gold Member
Yeah, wow. You need to stop whatever you do for a living and start writing taglines. Perfection.Trollhunter (2011).
A real gem in the fake doc genre.
I swear you could show this to a kid with down syndrome for entertainment
"I swear you could show this to a kid with down syndrome for entertainment"
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clarky
Gold Member
Totally off topic but did you watch 007: Road To A Million on Amazon? Not my thing at all until we figured it out, very clever.
Edit: enjoy 40-50, it goes really really fast.
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NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
Looked at it and it's a Reality TV Show. No Thanks
BTW The Bourne Trilogy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Kingmen I consider to be some of the best in the Bond Genre (Spy Action Thriller)
clarky
Gold Member
Ha funny you say that, theres some people who still think that show was real, my Mrs included. Had me until the latter part of the series until i figured out it was a piss take of reality shows, but i guess thats a spoiler. Unless you clock it early on.Looked at it and it's a Reality TV Show. No Thanks
BTW The Bourne Trilogy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Kingmen I consider to be some of the best in the Bond Genre (Spy Action Thriller)
Bourne and TTSS yeah, top tier spy stuff. Bourne especially influenced Bond, post Goldeneye for sure.
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Radical Dreamer
Member
Yesterday evening I've been to cinema to watch Civil War, newest Alex Garland movie. I've been looking forward to it because Alex is one of my fav directors and he made Annihilation - a movie which I think is my favourite from last 10 years.
I think it was great. I didn't expect full blown out war movie at all (was more of a road trip) but still it's very striking. The fucking gunshots were so loud people were jumping in seats... Some great scenes (for example with snipers "they're trying to kill us, we'rr trying to kill them"). I'm so glad movie doesnt give a hint who is who, who is "bad" and "good", which side are the audience supposed to cheer to - because imo it's missing a point. It's visceral showing of the horrors when people fight with their neightbors over who knows what?
Not full ending sentence but "the" scene left me feeling it needed something more to it but still...
8/10
I think it was great. I didn't expect full blown out war movie at all (was more of a road trip) but still it's very striking. The fucking gunshots were so loud people were jumping in seats... Some great scenes (for example with snipers "they're trying to kill us, we'rr trying to kill them"). I'm so glad movie doesnt give a hint who is who, who is "bad" and "good", which side are the audience supposed to cheer to - because imo it's missing a point. It's visceral showing of the horrors when people fight with their neightbors over who knows what?
Not full ending sentence but "the" scene left me feeling it needed something more to it but still...
8/10
Andyliini
Member
Civil War
I rarely watch war movies, and this one would probably have gone by had I not caught a trailer at movies earlier this year. Glad I did, because this was entertaining, well writter and exciting film. I loved how varied the director's visual eye was, especially with the more relaxing scenes. Hopefully the local distributor will release a Blu-Ray with extra material, as I would love to see more behind the scenes from this one.
I rarely watch war movies, and this one would probably have gone by had I not caught a trailer at movies earlier this year. Glad I did, because this was entertaining, well writter and exciting film. I loved how varied the director's visual eye was, especially with the more relaxing scenes. Hopefully the local distributor will release a Blu-Ray with extra material, as I would love to see more behind the scenes from this one.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I'm waiting for this to come to Streaming
I wish these blurays had more behind the scenes stuff. I noticed there's less extra features like that when it comes to current year
Like in the 2000s you would get lot more behind the scene features than you do now
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
I also watched this at the cinema today and wow. What a film. Probably Alex Garland's best work yet. I really, really hope this gets a 4K release.
NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt
Biggest Trails Stan
I hope that's the case
I hated Men
I thought Devs was ok
I loved Dredd, Ex Machina and Annihilation
I'm hoping I love this film
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Based on the above, chances are you'll love it.
I personally can't wait to see it again. Fantastic action, great characters, amazing music (whoever's idea it was to use Sturgill Simpson's Breakers Roar in that scene is a genius) and a complex message that will leave you dwelling on it long after the credits roll.
KaiserBecks
Member
I watched Steven Seagal's (yes, he directed it) "On deadly ground" yesterday. It was shit. Michael Caine was great though.
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Neolombax
Member
Dune Part 2. It was okay, the cinematography was breathtaking, but I still thought the first part was better. It felt a bit rushed towards the end. Paul's sudden change of character after drinking the worm piss felt a bit abrupt.
Rebel Moon Part 2. I've no idea how the movie was, last I remember someone was cutting some crops in slow motion and then I fell asleep. I have no interest to continue watching this movie.
Rebel Moon Part 2. I've no idea how the movie was, last I remember someone was cutting some crops in slow motion and then I fell asleep. I have no interest to continue watching this movie.
Yerd
Member
I watched that jazz drumming movie Whiplash. Because I keep seeing clips from this movie. Had it on the list for a while. Really good movie. If you can sit through all the emotional abuse. Reminds me of my high school band teacher. Though he was only about 5% as abusive. He called me a pink f***** in front of 250 class members (it was a big ass band) because I wore a pink t-shirt one day. Never again. I don't know what it is but I hate Miles Teller's face, but he's a good actor in spite of my hate.
After that I watched Smokey and the Bandit. I kept hearing raves about this from certain podcast. I chalk that up to an age difference. It's a fun movie and there are some laughs but I don't find it as hilarious as the podcaster.
Tried Smokey and the Bandit 2 after and only got halfway through. It was a pile a dog shit. I'm sending that one to the moon, Alice.
After that I watched Smokey and the Bandit. I kept hearing raves about this from certain podcast. I chalk that up to an age difference. It's a fun movie and there are some laughs but I don't find it as hilarious as the podcaster.
Tried Smokey and the Bandit 2 after and only got halfway through. It was a pile a dog shit. I'm sending that one to the moon, Alice.
LOL I watched that rebel moon 2 as well. The slow motion crop scene was ridiculous. I forgot to crank the speed up to 1.5x and suffered through all of it. I forget they added the ability to speed up.
NeverYouMind
Member
Smokey and the Bandit is before my time, but the Pontiac Trans Am driving is a sight to behold. The rest of the film is lighthearted and goofy in an entertaining way like a saturday morning cartoon. The sequel is trash on the other hand because it butchers Bandit's character and the driving sequences are dull.
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