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Re: 50/50

#131 Post by tibba » Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:43 pm

stuartboy wrote:I thought this was a very entertaining portrayal of a very un-entertaining subject. Other than some lacks of realism previously mentioned it hit all the right buttons without any unecessary schmalzy rom for the sake of rom and plenty of com.
I reckon Skeletor deserves an oscar!

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I'll give this a good 7/10 from me.
Stuartboy, I remember Max Headroom. I suppose I'm an oldie, then. It feels just like yesterday - sometimes - just not on a Monday - more so on a Friday, nearing the 4.00 p.m. finish.

I thought the subject matter was handled brilliantly. Nice touches throughout (especially friendship).

Especially liked Gordon-Levitt's character 'car' scene (wondered if he drew on the feelings of frustration of his brother's death - grieving for yourself or for others can get to you, and yes to those extremes).

I also liked Gordon-Levitt's 'porch' scene, with the character arc.

The ending was also sweet, not loathsome in its own deliciousness by any means - not too much, just the right dose.

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Re: 50/50

#132 Post by HowieJaved » Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:31 pm

There are more codes for this film than any other I've seen. Surely no one will need to p*y and see it after all these freebies.
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Re: 50/50

#133 Post by pcRock » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:05 pm

Watched this at a half full Wood Green cineworld. Not much to add to what others have said. My oh and I really enjoyed the film. I thought Skeletor was adorable. 8/10

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Re: 50/50

#134 Post by filmcat » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:15 pm

Saw this at the Apollo Piccadilly (nice cosy cinema, my god - bright lights, nice comfortable seats)

The subject matter I thought would end up more of a documentary but with the humour it turned out to be a well put together entertaining film that dealt with the subject matter very well....

I wish it had gone on a bit longer to see how the story unfolded a bit later on. (not to put a spoiler on anybody reading this!)

As the o/p said I've never seen so many codes for one film in the couple months I having been doing this thing!!
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Zen 3d, Drive, Real Steel, Footloose, Tomboy, Paranormal A. 3, J.English, Machine Gun P., The Help, 50:50, Alvin & Chipmunks:Chipwrecked, New Year's Eve, The Artist, Shame, War Horse, Young Adult, This Means War, Exotic Marigold Hotel, Titanic 3D, The Muppets, Cabin in the Woods, Headhunters, Avengers Assemble, The Raid, Safe, Red Tails, Fast Girls, Angels Share, Rock Of Ages, My Brother the Devil, Quartet, The Hobbit: U. Journey. The Big Wedding, World's End, Frozen Ground, Kick Ass 2, You're Next, Insidious 1 & 2, Bad Grandpa

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Re: 50/50

#135 Post by Celini » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:19 pm

come on people, Machine Gun Preacher and Footloose were not so long ago... and we had the same flood of codes ;)
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Re: 50/50

#136 Post by filmcat » Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:28 pm

Celini wrote:come on people, Machine Gun Preacher and Footloose were not so long ago... and we had the same flood of codes ;)

It's whether you saw the codes and how good your memory is !!!!!!!!
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Rock Of Ages, The Passenger ENO, Castor & Pollux ENO, 13, Houdini Experience, Hay Fever, Kings Speech, Noises Off, Duchess Of Malfi, Travelling Light, Sunshine Boys x2, Eric & Little Ern, I Can't Sing.

Zen 3d, Drive, Real Steel, Footloose, Tomboy, Paranormal A. 3, J.English, Machine Gun P., The Help, 50:50, Alvin & Chipmunks:Chipwrecked, New Year's Eve, The Artist, Shame, War Horse, Young Adult, This Means War, Exotic Marigold Hotel, Titanic 3D, The Muppets, Cabin in the Woods, Headhunters, Avengers Assemble, The Raid, Safe, Red Tails, Fast Girls, Angels Share, Rock Of Ages, My Brother the Devil, Quartet, The Hobbit: U. Journey. The Big Wedding, World's End, Frozen Ground, Kick Ass 2, You're Next, Insidious 1 & 2, Bad Grandpa

Also Westlife @ o2, Scissor Sisters @ Sandown, Chas n Dave @Indigo2

Best freebie was Tony Bennett @ Itunes Festival 2010!! (A real showman --- FAB)

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Re: 50/50

#137 Post by elski » Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:57 am

filmcat wrote:
Celini wrote:come on people, Machine Gun Preacher and Footloose were not so long ago... and we had the same flood of codes ;)

It's whether you saw the codes and how good your memory is !!!!!!!!
:blink: erm it was only a couple of weeks ago, I'd worry for anyone's memory if you can't remember back that far. The Help was also another one with many screenings & codes.
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Re: 50/50

#138 Post by filmfeb » Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:49 am

cinema for 50/50 was full and I enjoyed the film--odd to say enjoy considering the subject-
it was very well acted but for me I did not want an outcome-the film could have ended with the operation as this was the end of his journey with the illness as a curable condition.

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Re: 50/50

#139 Post by steve » Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:55 am

Saw this at the Printworks. Enjoyable film with just the right amount of humour considering the suject.
Ps. Did anyone notice how big Ms. Houstons head is compared to her sons in the film?
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Re: 50/50

#140 Post by zildjian » Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:18 pm

I really enjoyed this. Its probably been mentioned that the writer of the movie is actually who the main character is based upon.

Cried like a little girl.
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