What film did you watch last night?

[AndyRM]

Bone Temple - 9/10

Like Years, I had no idea what to expect and I certainly wasn't disappointed. I don't want to give anything away, but some of the scenes are unbelievably batsh!t yet fit perfectly. The focus is on Jimmy (who's easily the seediest character I've seen in a while) the doctor and Samson, which is what the audience wanted I think.

Expands on a lot of things, but doesn't feel like they're going overboard with it and looking to endlessly extend the franchise which has been the downfall of many horror series. One more would do it, and I believe it's in development

 

[matticus]

Bone Temple - 9/10

Like Years, I had no idea what to expect and I certainly wasn't disappointed. I don't want to give anything away, but some of the scenes are unbelievably batsh!t yet fit perfectly. The focus is on Jimmy (who's easily the seediest character I've seen in a while) the doctor and Samson, which is what the audience wanted I think.

Expands on a lot of things, but doesn't feel like they're going overboard with it and looking to endlessly extend the franchise which has been the downfall of many horror series. One more would do it, and I believe it's in development

Wow - that's unexpectedly positive! (I haven't even seen "Years" yet. It sounds good, but the first two films are SUCH a hard act to follow, one can't help being pessimistic ... )

 

[Electric_Andy]

F1 the movie. Starring Brad Pitt. 5/10. Lewis Hamilton co-produced it, and you get the feeling that he's chosen all the product placements, and the soundtrack. Brad Pitt puts in a strong performance but the rest of the cast (apart from the irish tech lady and Javier Bardem) are just decoration. The story follows most racer type movies e.g. Top Gun, Days of Thunder, and Cars!

 

[AndyRM]

Wow - that's unexpectedly positive! (I haven't even seen "Years" yet. It sounds good, but the first two films are SUCH a hard act to follow, one can't help being pessimistic ... )

I avoided everything going into it but inevitably a headline popped up saying it was better than Days... I wouldn't say that like, but it's a seriously good film.

What sticks out for me about all of them is that there are scenes and lines which are lodged in my brain, whether they're brutal, clever or funny; they all have a "moment" (or several). I don't think there's many film series which maintain that consistency and interest.

Banging soundtrack too.

 

[Binky]

F1 the movie. Starring Brad Pitt. 5/10. Lewis Hamilton co-produced it, and you get the feeling that he's chosen all the product placements, and the soundtrack. Brad Pitt puts in a strong performance but the rest of the cast (apart from the irish tech lady and Javier Bardem) are just decoration. The story follows most racer type movies e.g. Top Gun, Days of Thunder, and Cars!

I thought it was OK but very predictable and formulaic. Pitt though as charismatic as ever and no I'm not being sarcastic!

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

The Rip (2026) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rip_(film)

Good cast who have made some really good films but this isn't one of them. Netflix and low budget and it shows both in the story (cheap to film, easy cheap sets, etc.). Fairly obvious storyline, all fairly predictable. Bit of a waste if time and shows how streaming companies are focxusing on quantity rather than quality.

 

[Pblakeney]

The Rip (2026) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rip_(film)

Good cast who have made some really good films but this isn't one of them. Netflix and low budget and it shows both in the story (cheap to film, easy cheap sets, etc.). Fairly obvious storyline, all fairly predictable. Bit of a waste if time and shows how streaming companies are focxusing on quantity rather than quality.

I thought it was decent, but certainly no more than that.
Can't put my finger on why it disappointed me. Maybe that the red herrings were obvious?

 

[Drago]

I thought it was OK but very predictable and formulaic. Pitt though as charismatic as ever and no I'm not being sarcastic!

I thought it was sheet.

Brad Pitt makes a decent fist of it, but there's only so much he can do with such weak material.

Dubious premise that's been done before (Stallone's appalling Driven), technically woeful script, shallow characterisation. The only redeeming feature was the visually stunning track scenes.

Frankenheimer has been there 50 years ago and F1 can't hold a candle to that.

3/10.

 

[matticus]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission:_Impossible_–_Dead_Reckoning_Part_One

Another entertaining romp, but seemed a little lacking in Bon Mots compared to previous eps. I actually quite liked the SF-ish "Entity" plot-line, it created some interesting ideas, but they were probably wise to make the film too fast-paced for viewers to think too hard about it!

We watched the "final" MI film - Dead Reckoning Part II - over Christmas, and it was really rather dull ( as I think Cyclechat broadly agrees):
... rewatched 20mins of Part One last night - soooo much better! It's still not the best of the franchise, but Benji gets great lines again, and the hand-cuffed car-chase is an absolute scream!

 

[Adam4868]

Die My Love
Starring the gorgeous Jennifer Lawrence and the equally gorgeous Robert Pattinson...
Tough to watch in a lot of ways,great performance by Lawrence who plays a woman having a meltdown.Did I like it...yea I think I did but in a uncomfortable way.
7/10

 

[AndyRM]

I'm going to have a rare visit to the cinema for this. I liked the way that 28 Years introduced the idea of the rage creatures becoming a self aware race seperate to human beings - something another film The Girl With All The Gifts looks at as well and I like the idea of. Also I really want to get the 3rd film so they can have my money!

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

[Binky]

I won't start a separate thread about the Oscars but Sinners has had 16 Oscar nominations, the most of any film ever which stunned me to be honest as I thought it was pretty average at best. A real mish mash and not in a good way.

 

[ianrauk]

Weapons - 9/10

Annoyingly I missed this at the cinema, but I'm glad I managed to avoid anything beyond the advert, which thankfully gives nothing away. That said it could have gone in any number of directions until it settles, and although it's nothing new it's seriously well done.

A chilling atmosphere, killer soundtrack and excellent performances all round. Horror is in great shape right now, which is always a good thing.

Weapons. Totally not what I expected but quite good.

I also missed Weapons at the cinema which upon watching last night, was a big mistake as it was a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Also not what I expected. How creepy was the running style?
And how good was Amy Madigan as Gladys? All her awards nominations and wins are certainly deserved.

It is/was rated as an 18 but I do think it was 15 at most where compared to 28 Years Later which was a 15 and had similar amount of gore and blood.

 

[Electric_Andy]

It is/was rated as an 18 but I do think it was 15 at most where compared to 28 Years Later which was a 15 and had similar amount of gore and blood.

The bit with the forks probably tipped it into an 18; quite disturbing and triggering for some

 

[AndyRM]

I also missed Weapons at the cinema which upon watching last night, was a big mistake as it was a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Also not what I expected. How creepy was the running style?
And how good was Amy Madigan as Gladys? All her awards nominations and wins are certainly deserved.

It is/was rated as an 18 but I do think it was 15 at most where compared to 28 Years Later which was a 15 and had similar amount of gore and blood.

On the running style - Cregger said it was inspired by the "Napalm Girl" picture from Vietnam. Or at least, that was a subconscious reason for it.