What film did you watch last night?

[Drago]

Jack Reacher.

We all know Tom Cruise isn't the 6'5" ex special forces military cop, but he makes a fair hash of it.

Excellent weapons drills, some gritty hand to hand (Krav Maga, Israeli military defensive fighting style, unless I'm very much mistaken), and the absolutely delicious Rosamund Pike.

It's a bit dry, and likely only to really appeal to the fans of the books. Fortunately, I am a fan of the violent Lee Child thrillers, so enjoyed it moderately.

6.5/10.

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

Jack Reacher.

We all know Tom Cruise isn't the 6'5" ex special forces military cop, but he makes a fair hash of it.

Excellent weapons drills, some gritty hand to hand (Krav Maga, Israeli military defensive fighting style, unless I'm very much mistaken), and the absolutely delicious Rosamund Pike.

It's a bit dry, and likely only to really appeal to the fans of the books. Fortunately, I am a fan of the violent Lee Child thrillers, so enjoyed it moderately.

6.5/10.

I’m unable to picture Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, although I like both.

I think the first film is the best of a poor lot. The bathroom fight sequence is a laugh out loud moment.

Graham

 

[Levo-Lon]

Jack Reacher.

We all know Tom Cruise isn't the 6'5" ex special forces military cop, but he makes a fair hash of it.

Excellent weapons drills, some gritty hand to hand (Krav Maga, Israeli military defensive fighting style, unless I'm very much mistaken), and the absolutely delicious Rosamund Pike.

It's a bit dry, and likely only to really appeal to the fans of the books. Fortunately, I am a fan of the violent Lee Child thrillers, so enjoyed it moderately.

6.5/10.

Just remember You started this great line.

the nightclub scene in Collateral ,Brilliant ,i like the older TC acting films

 

[AndyRM]

The VVitch - 10/10

One of the most original horrors I've seen in years, a masterclass in building suspense and dread. The commitment to the whole concept is amazing, from the aesthetic to the dialogue. I'm a bit annoyed I missed it at the cinema but will make sure to see Eggers' next film The Lighthouse.

 

[Drago]

Captain America - The First Crusader.

Great stuff, reminds me of me. Hugo Weaving is suitably sinister as a bad dude.

8/10.

 

[benb]

Captain America - The First Crusader.

Great stuff, reminds me of me. Hugo Weaving is suitably sinister as a bad dude.

8/10.

I think you mean Captain America - The First Avenger

 

[swee'pea99]

Centurion. Extended and largely gratuitous episodes of video game-like extreme violence (arms chopped off, axes sunk in skulls, all that) punctuating a laborious and predictable plot with little or no memorable dialogue delivered by going-thru'-the-motions actors. Definitely one for testosterone-driven teen lads. 5/10.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I think the first film is the best of a poor lot. The bathroom fight sequence is a laugh out loud moment.

What about the scene in 'The Punisher' (Thomas Jane version), with that huge Russian that ended up in the bathroom?



I might watch 'A Walk In The Woods' tonight, the Bill Bryson book based film, as it's on TV

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Dunkirk.
An original approach which I liked. Something about the beach scenes seemed odd, maybe the troop numbers waiting or something.
7/10

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Baby Driver.
Great soundtrack. Original idea. Good characters. Enjoyed it.
9/10

 

[NorthernDave]

Avengers: Infinity War - 9/10

Wasn't too sure about this as there hasn't been a truly good Marvel Cinematic Universe film since the original Guardians of the Galaxy.
This makes up for all the rehashed Spider-Man movies and Captain America: Civil War nonsense that we've had to endure to reach this point. They've wisely decided to play it for laughs and / or big action scenes, and the only times it starts to feel a bit forced is when they chuck in a serious interlude - don't worry though there aren't too many of them.
I won't spoil it by giving any spoilers, but it is worth every penny of the admission fee (£4.99*) and you have to stay for the inevitable bit at the end of the credits.

Also saw the trailer for Venom, a standalone MCU film and that looks really, really good, but it stars Tom "mumbling" Hardy who annoys me by being unable to speak clearly in anything he's ever been in.

* - was pleasantly surprised to find our local Vue has almost halved ticket prices after taking a huge barrage of criticism for ramping the admission fee up considerably, then introducing a "first week premium" charge on new films which apparently saw attendances plummet. Long may it continue.

 

[swee'pea99]

A walk in the woods. Redford doesn't really make a very convincing Bryson, for me, but Nick Nolte is terrific as his companion. And the movie as a whole is a gentle joy - undeniably slight, but quite touching on middle aged male companionship, and peppered with terrific Bryson one-liners. Katz: You know what I look for in a woman these days? A heartbeat and four functioning limbs. Bryson: Wow - most people lower their standards as they age, but you've raised yours.

 

[AndyRM]

Centurion. Extended and largely gratuitous episodes of video game-like extreme violence (arms chopped off, axes sunk in skulls, all that) punctuating a laborious and predictable plot with little or no memorable dialogue delivered by going-thru'-the-motions actors. Definitely one for testosterone-driven teen lads. 5/10.

Not Marshall's finest effort, but if you want to see his most testosterone fuelled effort Doomsday is where it's at.

I'm currently watching his Netflix series of Lost in Space, which I'll save for the TV thread.

 

[gbb]

For want of something to do, we watched Battle of the Bulge, 2017 I think.
My wife likes war films, so I felt reluctant to suggest turning it over when I got bored after watching for 10 minutes.
It didn't improve. What a crock of...

 

[Drago]

Sully.

Seen it before, but was more than happy to see it again. Clint Eastwood tells the story beautifully, and its very convincingly acted by Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart. The recreation or the flight and subsequent water landing is absolutely bresthtaking, one of the tensest pieces of cinema I've ever experience.

Captain Sullenberger was the creme de la creme of pilots, but modest almost beyond belief, and Hanks was born to play the part.

A brilliant story, brilliantly told.

9/10.