Taking Woodstock

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Re: Taking Woodstock

#51 Post by the fox » Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:34 am

Saw this AT CINEWORLD Nottingham, wasn’t expecting much after seeing the trailer but hey it was free. Cinema was about half full with some late comers in about 10 mins into the film. Have to say I was surprised on how much I enjoyed the film despite the few slow bits, it still made me laugh. Can’t believe how Richard Thomas looks now he used to play John Boy in the Waltons many moons ago.
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Re: Taking Woodstock

#52 Post by sparklysparkles » Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:40 am

Hated this! Was at Cineworld Glasgow and it can only have been about 1/10th full. 1 out of 10 - I think it didn't work at all with the split screens, random nudity, and rambling plot. Got so bored.

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Re: Taking Woodstock

#53 Post by soonforgotten » Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:49 am

Saw this at WIQ which was maybe a third full. After seeing it, I wished I had opted for Jennifer's Body instead. It was just boring. Imelda Staunton was the only thing worth watching in it. The lack of music was mind-boggling. It was just flat and there really wasn't much to be interested in. I'm glad I didn't p*y to see this.
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Re: Taking Woodstock

#54 Post by splodgy » Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:23 pm

I was quite disappointed by this film, although I'm not really sure what I was expecting. The film was too long and there was too much just walking through the fields. I didn't feel there was much of a story and there weren't many funny bits. I wouldn't have wanted to p*y to watch it.

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Re: Taking Woodstock

#55 Post by opas » Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:34 pm

Can't believe WIQ wasn't full! I really wanted to watch this but I couldn't get tickets. I was subjected to Jennifer's Body instead!
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Re: Taking Woodstock

#56 Post by spuckle » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:16 pm

Really disappointed in this movie, saw it at Cineworld Glasgow and it was about a fifth full only.

Promising storyline that sadly failed to deliver for me, 6/10.

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Re: Taking Woodstock

#57 Post by Ms Thrifty » Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:01 pm

I'm still surprised by the low ratings here and wonder if it appeals more to older viewers? Unlike others, I didn't mind the lack of music, as the music of the time doesn't appeal to me anyway and besides, is so well-known - almost too familiar to use, in fact. It will be very interesting to see what the professional critics say.

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