Movies/Films/TV - Opinions

[JontyR]

7/7 The London Bombings - Documentary - BBC iPlayer.

Am two episodes in. The first dealt with the events of the day itself. However it was the second, where those dealing with the "clean-up" and the families who searched for loved ones which I found really affecting.

Not an easy watch. But an illuminating one and done very well.

[Stevelondon]

Elvis. Netflix. 2022 film. Good reviews "but" I thought it was rubbish. Watched about 40 minutes of it, and switched it off. 2 out of 10.

Stars Tom Hanks, as colonel Tom Parker.

Dreadful movie. 👍🏻

[mr.bluesky]

The first two were ok, but this one was just painful

I thought this was far better than the first two Deadpool films, far funnier although this multiverse thing that seems to happen in every Superhero film wether it's Marvel or DC is getting a bit booring now.

[standardpostage]

American Primeval. Netflix. Very good. Recommended. Certificate 18. Wild West series. 9 out of 10 from me. 2024 series. Stars Taylor Kitsch. 6 episodes.

[RandomGuy99]

7/7 The London Bombings - Documentary - BBC iPlayer.

Am two episodes in. The first dealt with the events of the day itself. However it was the second, where those dealing with the "clean-up" and the families who searched for loved ones which I found really affecting.

Not an easy watch. But an illuminating one and done very well.

They really could have done without some of the detail of the recovery process. I don't need to know that they were bits of flesh and people feet up on the ceiling. Hopefully the relatives don't watch it

[WASA38]

7/7 The London Bombings - Documentary - BBC iPlayer.

Am two episodes in. The first dealt with the events of the day itself. However it was the second, where those dealing with the "clean-up" and the families who searched for loved ones which I found really affecting.

Not an easy watch. But an illuminating one and done very well.

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Agree with you wholeheartedly Jonty

Watched it to the end. Bit surprised at the absence of the usual postscript with information on the sentences handed down to the later failed bombers and to all the co-conspirators.

Overall a commendable effort on the part of the Met so quickly hunting down the miscreants but with the exception of the lies trying to justify the tragic shooting of deMendez. It would have sufficed to have put it down to simple human error in the heat of the moment.

[Ali Katt]

7/7 The London Bombings - Documentary - BBC iPlayer.

Am two episodes in. The first dealt with the events of the day itself. However it was the second, where those dealing with the "clean-up" and the families who searched for loved ones which I found really affecting.

Not an easy watch. But an illuminating one and done very well.

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Agree with you wholeheartedly Jonty

Watched it to the end. Bit surprised at the absence of the usual postscript with information on the sentences handed down to the later failed bombers and to all the co-conspirators.

Overall a commendable effort on the part of the Met so quickly hunting down the miscreants but with the exception of the lies trying to justify the tragic shooting of deMendez. It would have sufficed to have put it down to simple human error in the heat of the moment.

If you want more of the same I recommened the Channel 4 series from donks ago. I think it was called the angels of Edgware road.

[Watts.E.Dunn]

Yes excellent programe that was a lot of not niace detial but some poor sods had to pick up the bits!.

I remember it well, had relatives in London on the tubes i didnt know it had happened untill one phoned around 7 that evening and said we're all OK, else i'd have been shitting myself with worry!!

Despite the shooting cock-up with that poor barzillain bloke the London met did very well otherwise..


and the bit they missed out re the filaed attacks as follows..

On 9 July 2007, four defendants, Muktar Saáid Ibrahim, 29, Yasin Hassan Omar, 26, Ramzi Mohammed, 25, and Hussain Osman, 28, were found guilty of conspiracy to murder. The four attempted bombers were each sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 40 years' imprisonment

[Xtro]

7/7 The London Bombings - Documentary - BBC iPlayer.

Am two episodes in. The first dealt with the events of the day itself. However it was the second, where those dealing with the "clean-up" and the families who searched for loved ones which I found really affecting.

Not an easy watch. But an illuminating one and done very well.

I always found it quite odd that a crisis management firm, who wouldn't name their client, were running an exercise... based on simultaneous bombs going off precisely at the railway stations that happened'.    Huh!
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[ulstersubbie]

The Man In The White Van (2023). Serial killer preys on young women in 70's Florida. Feels like a homage to horror films of the late seventies/early eighties, it's all very familiar to cinema goers of a certain age. Still it's not badly made, suspenseful enough to keep you entertained for an hour or so.  B-

Get Away (2024). Seemingly innocent British family travel to a remote Swedish island for a vacation inhabited by weird locals. Written and starring Nick Frost (I'm not a fan to be honest), Get Away is a horror comedy with lots of gore but very few laughs, admirers of the aforementioned Frost will probably lap it up but it's a dud in my opinion.  D

[Sevro]

American Primeval. Netflix. Very good. Recommended. Certificate 18. Wild West series. 9 out of 10 from me. 2024 series. Stars Taylor Kitsch. 6 episodes.

Brilliant show. Im about half way through.
Really brutal and violent.

[JontyR]

They really could have done without some of the detail of the recovery process. I don't need to know that they were bits of flesh and people feet up on the ceiling. Hopefully the relatives don't watch it

I see your point, but I think it does show the professionalism and the care taken by those who were dealing with this stuff and the level of respect shown to the victims.

What I found more emotionally harrowing though (SPOLIER FOLLOWING) was the reports that when the bodies were moved from the station their mobile phones reconnecting to the network leading to various buzzes, tones and rings as all the attempts by loved ones to locate them came through the ether.

[RandomGuy99]

I see your point, but I think it does show the professionalism and the care taken by those who were dealing with this stuff and the level of respect shown to the victims.

What I found more emotionally harrowing though (SPOLIER FOLLOWING) was the reports that when the bodies were moved from the station their mobile phones reconnecting to the network leading to various buzzes, tones and rings as all the attempts by loved ones to locate them came through the ether.

They did give a bit too much information on how they found the bombers though. A future bomber and there will be one might make it harder for them. I remember being in London that day. It took a long time getting home but at least I did get home.

[toon972]

The Tattooist of Auschwitz a true story on tonight  sky atlantic, 6 part series and worth watching.

[Darren101]

Stick with Jack Reacher series 1 it does pick up. The series is more like the books than the films starring Tom Cruise who is far too short to play the part of Jack Reacher.

Ta, it did pick up at the end of S1.

Yeah, seen the Tom Cruise movie version.  Never knew about the book.  Huge difference between the actors.  Cruise is tiny and Alan Ritchson is huge and impressively ripped. Shirt off and I was like “woah….”   Of course movie would not be as successful without starring Cruise.


Anyway,  I watched Nosferatu.  Above average.  Quite spooky.  Quality acting made it watchable.


Today, watched Mufasa.  Visually amazing. CG very detailed and at times forget it’s animated.  Drawn into the story until the moments where they burst into song, reminding me it’s a Disney film.  Worth a watch.  Helps if yo’ve seen the original Lion King first.

[mr.bluesky]

Ta, it did pick up at the end of S1.

Yeah, seen the Tom Cruise movie version.  Never knew about the book.  Huge difference between the actors.  Cruise is tiny and Alan Ritchson is huge and impressively ripped. Shirt off and I was like “woah….”   Of course movie would not be as successful without starring Cruise.

Tom Cruise bought the film rights for Jack Reacher that's why he chose himself for role but he did not buy the tv rights . This is why the tv series is better than the films. In the books reacher is described as 6' 5" which makes Tom Cruise playing the part somewhat ridiculous. The books by Lee Child are worth reading. Although all the stories are set in America about an American ex serviceman Lee Child was actually born in Coventry and grew up in Birmingham.

[RandomGuy99]

Ta, it did pick up at the end of S1.

Yeah, seen the Tom Cruise movie version.  Never knew about the book.  Huge difference between the actors.  Cruise is tiny and Alan Ritchson is huge and impressively ripped. Shirt off and I was like “woah….”   Of course movie would not be as successful without starring Cruise.

I think Cruise starts in because it was his production company that bought the rights, but he must licensed them to Amazon now. Season 3 of Reacher starts on Prime in Feb. The actor playing Reacher is 6'3" but looks bigger on screen

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[webpunter]

He's also in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
Playing a scandinavian killing machine intent on taking out zee germans

Which IMO is worth a watch
A war film however some very funny parts
Loosely based on a true story, with the Guy Ritchie touch

Edit: I bet he [Reacher] really struggles with wimin 

[Punterperson1971]

Subteran
A Romanian film on Netflix about gangsters the lady who plays both twins is tasty should be in the girls who we wish to escort.
Her name is Irina artenii

[The0neAnd0nly]

Subteran
A Romanian film on Netflix about gangsters the lady who plays both twins is tasty should be in the girls who we wish to escort.
Her name is Irina artenii

Rule 44 - provide a name, supply a picture. Mods are just drafting the legislation now!! 

[Punterperson1971]

Rule 44 - provide a name, supply a picture. Mods are just drafting the legislation now!! 

Ah apologies thanks for that I done a quick search last night and not a lot came up

[Steve2]

Netflix

The bank of Dave. Enjoyable and easy watching

[webpunter]

Rule 44 - provide a name, supply a picture. Mods are just drafting the legislation now!! 

Nr. 24 is v.good as i posted

No mods involved, way beneath them
Let the FHs go edit
Keep them happy, well one of them anyways 

As an aside 71 is v.good also

[mr.bluesky]

Ah apologies thanks for that I done a quick search last night and not a lot came up

Likewise, curiosity got the better of me,
Here she is, can't say she does anything for me .

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[standardpostage]

The Breakthrough. Netflix. Swedish language. 10 out of 10. Brilliant, highly recommended. 4 episodes. Crime / murder / mystery / discrimination.

Have some tissues ready with the last episode. Stars Peter Eggers.


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[Punterperson1971]

Likewise, curiosity got the better of me,
Here she is, can't say she does anything for me .

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She looks miles better in that series

[Steve2]

Likewise, curiosity got the better of me,
Here she is, can't say she does anything for me .

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[Punterperson1971]

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[Ali Katt]

This week:
Dirty Dancing (12, previously rated 15) - other than the soundtrack TV movie of the week in style. One for the burds.

Nosferatu (15) - surprisingly good. I will be surprised if it isn't in some top films of 2025 lists. Not for everyone, but Dirty Dancing wasn't for me.

Hung (18) HBO series from about 15 years ago about a male prostitute. Well worth seeing in my opinion. It's pretty much about how characters deal with a midlife crisis.

[myothernameis]

Anyone been watching "FROM"

Series 3 of "FROM" now showing on Sky Max, and I have been watching this series, from the start

Brilliant horror series, with twists in the story, and even now in season 3, nothing is known about the monsters that come out at night

Even the ending of season three caught me of guard, and leaves questions to be answered in season 4

[ulstersubbie]

Nosferatu (15) - surprisingly good. I will be surprised if it isn't in some top films of 2025 lists.

Looks promising AK. I've seen the original Nosferatu directed by F.W. Murnau, a brilliant example of early German cinema, a classic movie of the silent era. Shadow Of The Vampire (2000) which is related was pretty decent too, intrigued to see how the latest one compares to the previous two.

[Ali Katt]

Looks promising AK. I've seen the original Nosferatu directed by F.W. Murnau, a brilliant example of early German cinema, a classic movie of the silent era. Shadow Of The Vampire (2000) which is related was pretty decent too, intrigued to see how the latest one compares to the previous two.

Don't expect subtetly. Deals more with demonic possession

[Xtro]

Looks promising AK. I've seen the original Nosferatu directed by F.W. Murnau, a brilliant example of early German cinema, a classic movie of the silent era. Shadow Of The Vampire (2000) which is related was pretty decent too, intrigued to see how the latest one compares to the previous two.

Maybe for you;
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) - External Link/Members Only
The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920) - External Link/Members Only

And, although not German, I've always wanted to watch, Tod Browning's, London After Midnight (1927), but unfortunately no copies exist, lost in a fire apparently, but an A.I. mini-version has recently been created from old stills to create the atmosphere of the film - External Link/Members Only
There's a couple of 'reconstructions' of the above knocking around on YT but I find them hard to watch.
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Tod Browning was also responsible for the Dracula (1931) and Freaks (1932).
Freaks was banned in Britain from 1932-1963, it was rejected by British censors due to alarming content and too explicit a display of humans with the starkest of physical disability.
American horror story, Season 4 , 'Freakshow', was inspired by Freaks and was a modern adaptation of the film, well worth a watch IMO.  Trailer - External Link/Members Only

[ulstersubbie]

Maybe for you;
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) - External Link/Members Only




Tod Browning was also responsible for the Dracula (1931) and Freaks (1932).
Freaks was banned in Britain from 1932-1963, it was rejected by British censors due to alarming content and too explicit a display of humans with the starkest of physical disability.

I've seen Caligari, like Nosferatu it's a wonderful silent film directed by the great Robert Wiene, a perfect example of German expressionist cinema. The Germans (Murnau, Wiene, Pabst etc) and the Russians (Eisenstein, Vertov, Pudovkin etc) were the real masters of early cinema, timeless films that still have a huge impact on me.

Freaks is a real curiosity, a one off that still sparks debate even now, certainly worth a watch.

[ulstersubbie]

Fortress (1985). A criminal gang kidnap a school teacher along with the children in her class. Little known 80's Aussie thriller that starts off rather prim and proper and ends up with a very "Lord Of The Flies" vibe to it, overall quite bizarre but strangely likeable once you get your head around it.  B-

Time Now (2021). Young woman returns to Detroit and discovers her brother's death wasn't an accident. A character driven drama that's very emotional lots of guilt and remorse at the forefront. If you don't like slow burning movies that are dialogue heavy then this film isn't for you, personally I thought it was well written and acted, my patience was rewarded.  A-

[scutty brown]

Looks promising AK. I've seen the original Nosferatu directed by F.W. Murnau, a brilliant example of early German cinema, a classic movie of the silent era. Shadow Of The Vampire (2000) which is related was pretty decent too, intrigued to see how the latest one compares to the previous two.

A better yardstick for comparison may be the Werner Herzog version of "Nosferatu" with Klaus Kinski as the vampire

[ulstersubbie]

A better yardstick for comparison may be the Werner Herzog version of "Nosferatu" with Klaus Kinski as the vampire

Yes you're quite right scutty, very remiss of me to forget the Werner Herzog film from 1979. If I remember correctly, Herzog was a huge admirer of the original Murnau film and his version was intended as a homage to the great man. Another film on my rewatch list.

[standardpostage]

I Am A Killer. Netflix 2025 series. Docuseries. Very good. Recommended. True crime. Set in the USA. 6 episodes.

It begs the question, nature or nurture ?

[standardpostage]

Pearl. Netflix. 2022 film. Brilliant. A solid 9 out of 10. Stars Mia Goth. Horror / thriller / mystery.

Recommended. Great acting. Unique film.

[Stevelondon]

Cameron Diaz comes back to acting (is that what it’s called) after nearly 11 years. In a new Netflix movie alongside Jamie Foxx

If you’re thinking about it…….. don’t.    Just don’t.

[Waterhouse]

Cameron Diaz comes back to acting (is that what it’s called) after nearly 11 years. In a new Netflix movie alongside Jamie Foxx

If you’re thinking about it…….. don’t.    Just don’t.

Wasn’t going to (very much not a fan of either)… but cheers for the heads-up.   

[Doc Holliday]

Cameron Diaz comes back to acting (is that what it’s called) after nearly 11 years. In a new Netflix movie alongside Jamie Foxx

If you’re thinking about it…….. don’t.    Just don’t.

Sadly I did on Sunday afternoon  Oscar performance from Glenn Close 

[ulstersubbie]

Cameron Diaz comes back to acting (is that what it’s called) after nearly 11 years. In a new Netflix movie alongside Jamie Foxx

If you’re thinking about it…….. don’t.    Just don’t.

Believe me I won't. She's a hot woman but an actress with a limited range, Diaz will never be a Meryl Streep or a Julianne Moore but she's seemingly returned to acting with an action flick, YAWN!!

As for the Foxx fellow, is he any good? I don't think I've ever seen one of his films

[mr.bluesky]

As for the Foxx fellow, is he any good? I don't think I've ever seen one of his films

Jamie Foxx is probably best known for his part in Quentin Tarantino's film Django Unchained which is not a bad western 

[sir wanksalot]

Believe me I won't. She's a hot woman but an actress with a limited range, Diaz will never be a Meryl Streep or a Julianne Moore but she's seemingly returned to acting with an action flick, YAWN!!

As for the Foxx fellow, is he any good? I don't think I've ever seen one of his films

I thought Foxx was good in the Ray Charles biopic

[Darren101]

Watched that Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Back in Action movie.  Watchable but was pretty average.

Sheroes, really bad movie. 4 ladies go to Thailand to party, one is kidnapped so the rest turn into action movie badasses to save their friend.  Really bad acting and poor plot. Not a comedy and bad as an action movie.

Death Proof - Tarantino movie. Was weird but interesting.

Missing ( on netflix).  Girl’s mum goes missing so she uses various online tools to track her down.  interesting.  Reminds me of another movie where a dad uses tracks down her missing daughter using social media and stuff. Also shows us ways ppl can track you and what trail you can leave behind online.  Lots of twists and mysteries.

[Ghost89]

I thought Foxx was good in the Ray Charles biopic

I thought he was also good in The Kingdom.

[RandomGuy99]

Believe me I won't. She's a hot woman but an actress with a limited range, Diaz will never be a Meryl Streep or a Julianne Moore but she's seemingly returned to acting with an action flick, YAWN!!

As for the Foxx fellow, is he any good? I don't think I've ever seen one of his films

Ms Diaz isn't hot anymore. She's 52 and had a few accidents that broke her nose (someone smashed it with a surfboard) requiring major reconstruction.

[Xtro]

I thought he was also good in The Kingdom.

+1   
....  and Law Abiding Citizen.

[ulstersubbie]

A Woman (2022). Juliane (Sophie Marceau) plots to take revenge, after discovering her husband is leading a double life. French drama/thriller, mildly entertaining for the kind of film it is.  C+

Woman Of The Hour (2023). 1970's Los Angeles. An aspiring actress and a serial killer cross paths on a dating show. Loosely based on the real life crimes of murderer Rodney Alcala, WOTH is a creepily effective thriller, tense and very disturbing at times. Anna Kendrick (she also directs) and Daniel Zovatto deliver standout performances in the lead roles, a film I definitely recommend.  A-