Search found 22 matches
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:02 pm
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: Philomena
- Replies: 69
- Views: 20730
Re: Philomena
Wow, I loved this so much. A film that can render every emotion within you at once - laughter, sadness, surprise, anger, frustration, loss and hope. A wonderful, true story, with so many twists enriched by great direction with first class acting from the faultless Judi Dench, supported admirably by ...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:53 pm
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: Gravity
- Replies: 175
- Views: 46292
Re: Gravity
[quote="eumenides"] First 10 minutes ruined by lack of 3d and the remainder by a lack of story and prior over hype. IMAX might have helped the aesthetics as we were in a tiny and packed screening room but I was frustrated most with the plot. Yes, my view exactly. Probably the most disappointed I ...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:42 pm
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: Saving Mr Banks
- Replies: 114
- Views: 29122
Re: Saving Mr Banks
Well, as someone who adored the Mary Poppins movie, the book itself and Disney in general as a child, this film was right up my Cherry Tree Lane in many respects, but I can't help wondering if Saving Mr Banks may hold limited appeal perhaps and that the general demographic may not go for this as ...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:08 pm
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: Girl Most Likely
- Replies: 47
- Views: 13752
Re: Girl Most Likely
Wasn't going to bother with this based on the 15% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the poorer reviews on here but, do you know, it wasn't half bad after all. Quite a relaxing watch after some of the more heavy viewings lately and a simple enough story with decent actors and characters, I felt (I'm a ...
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:50 am
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: Prisoners
- Replies: 64
- Views: 17590
Re: Prisoners
Excellent movie. Despite the two and a half hour duration, time flew as the film was so engrossing, with a permanent tension that never yielded for a moment. Credit to all the actors for superb performances and an ending that I did not expect. One of my favourite thrillers of the year.
- Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:42 am
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: Rush
- Replies: 96
- Views: 23574
Re: Rush
Wanted to see this based on the reviews and finally did so on Sunday. So glad I made the effort. Even though I'm not a motor racing fan, I found this riveting throughout - the story, acting and direction were superb, not to mention the incredible soundtrack. The two main actors were brilliant and I ...
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 5:31 pm
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: The Way, Way Back
- Replies: 67
- Views: 18890
Re: The Way Way Back
This was such a great film - possibly my favourite this year, up there with Mud. Superb casting, characters sensitively and believably portrayed, gentle and sweet, and an identifiable coming of age story to boot. Such a change from the noisy, special effect all action movies that dominate. Really ...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:33 pm
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: We're the Millers
- Replies: 95
- Views: 27308
Re: We're the Millers
I really loved this film. Totally implausible storyline of course but so carefully crafted it did not matter one jot. Plenty of laughs, brilliantly warm characterisation and thoroughly entertaining all the way for me. The rest of the packed cinema seemed to share my approval. Do go see if you want ...
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:28 pm
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: Pain & Gain
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16538
Re: Pain & Gain
This is not the sort of film I would normally choose but so glad I made the effort to go because I thought it was a funny, entertaining and fascinating movie. The performances were impressive - particularly loved Dwayne Johnson - and the true story intrigued me enough to check it out on my arrival ...
- Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:25 am
- Forum: Film Discussion
- Topic: The Heat
- Replies: 114
- Views: 27059
Re: The Heat
I really loved this movie! Watched it shortly after seeing This is the End so two very funny, enjoyable films in a row for me. Thought the pairing of Bullock and McCarthy was brilliant - great chemistry, lots of laughs, decent enough plot and well-paced. The audience seemed in agreement too. 9/10 ...