Movies/Films/TV - Opinions

[PunterNumber69]

Worth on Netflix about the 9/11 victim compensation fund - good.

[Waterhouse]

Course there are some exceptions, for works of Miller I think Sin city and Zac Snyders 300 are brilliant  , although Snyders Watchmen (Moore not Miller this time) completely missed the mark.

I actually thought Snyder’s Watchmen was better than the source material... the ending was more satisfying than that of the graphic novel.

That’s why I like Thor Ragnarok so much. Waititi took a couple of well loved comic arcs, cherry picked the bits he thought would work , added his own take,  stuck it all  in a blender  and came up with something that works on screen.
Thor is great in the comics, but is pretty ridiculous  in a live action setting , making him a comedy character was an inspired move , also helped by the fact that Chris Helmsworth is a pretty good comic actor.

I think it’s simpler than that... the prior Thor and Avengers movies had severely “handicapped” him compared to how powerful he really is in the comics.  Taika broke that mould and made him a proper powerful force to be reckoned with.  That was carried over to Infinity War too and worked just as well with less of the humour.  I do agree though that the humour and banter in Ragnarok was a very positive game changer.

[Problem Child]

I actually thought Snyder’s Watchmen was better than the source material... the ending was more satisfying than that of the graphic novel.
I think it’s simpler than that... the prior Thor and Avengers movies had severely “handicapped” him compared to how powerful he really is in the comics.  Taika broke that mould and made him a proper powerful force to be reckoned with.  That was carried over to Infinity War too and worked just as well with less of the humour.  I do agree though that the humour and banter in Ragnarok was a very positive game changer.

I thought Snyder missed the irony in watchmen, which to me is the whole point of the story. 
His ending did work better though.

And yeah pumping up Thor’s power def helped especially with Led Zep playing..

[Chorley]

I watched Prisoners on Netflix recently. Didn't realise it was directed by Dennis Villneuve who was in the chair for Sicario.However, It has the same sense of bleakness and foreboding as in Sicario.
 There are some excellent  performances from Hugh Jackman, Jake Gylenhall, Paul Dano and Mellisa Leo.
 The WTF plot twist is a real kicker and I like the ambiguous non Hollywood ending. 

[sir wanksalot]

Apologies if anyone else has asked or mentioned this show, but I'm not going to trawl through 70+ pages looking.

Did anyone else watch the recent series Broken, with Sean Bean as a catholic priest in a deprived area of a Northern town? Written by Jimmy McGovern, so excellent scripting, not quite sure about an action man type like Bean playing a priest but he pulled it off fairly well. Personally I enjoyed it and it did highlight some of the failures in modern society in Britain.

I watched this on Iplayer about 18 months ago but by the time I got to the last episode it fell off Iplayer's playlist!! 

[The Film Director]

I watched this on Iplayer about 18 months ago but by the time I got to the last episode it fell off Iplayer's playlist!! 

It was (is?) being repeated on the Drama channel, which can be watched on catch-up on UKTV Play (so I'm told). 

[mr.bluesky]

I actually thought Snyder’s Watchmen was better than the source material... the ending was more satisfying than that of the graphic novel.

I thought Watchmen was a very odd film. Not sure what to make of it but worth watching just to see Malin Akerman dressed like this. The TV series recently shown  on sky was also odd

Hidden Image/Members Only

[Chorley]

I thought Watchmen was a very odd film. Not sure what to make of it but worth watching just to see Malin Akerman dressed like this. The TV series recently shown  on sky was also odd

Hidden Image/Members Only

It's odd because the graphic novel it's besed on is a bit "out there" 

[WDFORTE]

Dune 2021 8.5/10

Great cast, I'm old enough to remember the first Dune film.  This is somewhat better BUT only half a film.  Seriously half a bastard film.  Sort of like "NO MR BOND I EXPECT YOU TO DIE!", screen goes black, message flashes up
COME BACK NEXT YEAR WHEN WE'VE MADE THE OTHER HALF.  Cue credits.  Like WTF.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

TRAILER

External Link/Members Only

So many good actors.  External Link/Members Only

[mr.bluesky]

Dune 2021 8.5/10

Great cast, I'm old enough to remember the first Dune film.  This is somewhat better BUT only half a film.  Seriously half a bastard film.  Sort of like "NO MR BOND I EXPECT YOU TO DIE!", screen goes black, message flashes up
COME BACK NEXT YEAR WHEN WE'VE MADE THE OTHER HALF.  Cue credits.  Like WTF.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

TRAILER

External Link/Members Only

So many good actors.  External Link/Members Only

If memory serves me the first Dune film was a very expensive flop. Tried reading the book but gave up before half way through. Found it heavy going.

[WDFORTE]

It was like over 2.5 hours long, I hate waiting for part 2.  I usually binge watch series.

[MrMatrix]

Dune 2021 8.5/10

Great cast, I'm old enough to remember the first Dune film.  This is somewhat better BUT only half a film.  Seriously half a bastard film.  Sort of like "NO MR BOND I EXPECT YOU TO DIE!", screen goes black, message flashes up
COME BACK NEXT YEAR WHEN WE'VE MADE THE OTHER HALF.  Cue credits.  Like WTF.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

TRAILER

External Link/Members Only

So many good actors.  External Link/Members Only

I've got the original Dune - good film. So I'm keen to see the new one. But the news its only half a film is seriously disappointing. Nevertheless I will go and see it. Should be quite a spectacle with the new effects available

[Matrix]

The old one, Dune 1984 just had a 4k disc release.

[standardpostage]

I watched Prisoners on Netflix recently. Didn't realise it was directed by Dennis Villneuve who was in the chair for Sicario.However, It has the same sense of bleakness and foreboding as in Sicario.
 There are some excellent  performances from Hugh Jackman, Jake Gylenhall, Paul Dano and Mellisa Leo.
 The WTF plot twist is a real kicker and I like the ambiguous non Hollywood ending. 

Seen it. Good film.

[Waterhouse]

Dune 2021 8.5/10

Great cast, I'm old enough to remember the first Dune film.  This is somewhat better BUT only half a film.  Seriously half a bastard film.  Sort of like "NO MR BOND I EXPECT YOU TO DIE!", screen goes black, message flashes up
COME BACK NEXT YEAR WHEN WE'VE MADE THE OTHER HALF.  Cue credits.  Like WTF.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

TRAILER

External Link/Members Only

So many good actors.  External Link/Members Only

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=276472.msg3338900#msg3338900

Sequel still hasn’t yet been green lit.

Personally, I won’t bother until we know for sure the second half will be produced and aired.

[Waterhouse]

The old one, Dune 1984 just had a 4k disc release.

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=276472.msg3338854#msg3338854

Would like to see the 4k release of the Lynch version... even better would be a 4k release of the Spice Diver edit and of the Sci-Fi channel mini-series.

[standardpostage]

Dune 2021 8.5/10

Great cast, I'm old enough to remember the first Dune film.  This is somewhat better BUT only half a film.  Seriously half a bastard film.  Sort of like "NO MR BOND I EXPECT YOU TO DIE!", screen goes black, message flashes up
COME BACK NEXT YEAR WHEN WE'VE MADE THE OTHER HALF.  Cue credits.  Like WTF.

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

TRAILER

External Link/Members Only

So many good actors.  External Link/Members Only

Thanks for warning about half a film  . In which case it is being mis-sold as a full film  So I won't be going to see in cinema.
I'll wait till it comes on the TV.

[Marmalade]

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=276472.msg3338854#msg3338854

Would like to see the 4k release of the Lynch version... even better would be a 4k release of the Spice Diver edit and of the Sci-Fi channel mini-series.

Unfortunately what people want is a film version of the books, with as little ‘adjustments’ as necessary.

I can’t see it happening. The Lord of the Rings films were quite a remarkable accomplishment: but the Dune books, including the sequels, are far too complex and getting any degree of subtlety on film would probably be a task beyond most.

I think David Lynch is/was a great director but I don’t think he was up to it with Dune (one of his early films). The new version is directed by Denis Villeneuve who seems to be at the top of his game but will he handle the complex inner world of Frank Herbert? His remake of BladeRunner didn’t work for me as well as the original movie. It seemed very commercially-orientated and forgettable. I suspect he may be doing the same with Dune but I hope somehow it will be better. With Arrival and Sicario he achieved something new and amazing. So maybe we’ll wait and see!

[ShadowProclamation]

Just watched the first episode of 'Squid Games' on Netflix and I'm instantly hooked. It is a South Korean drama, dubbed into English. So far it reminds me of the Hunger Games and Cube. Contestants are playing games for money, but if they break the rules, or lose, then they die. It's weird and compelling. Now to binge watch the other 8 episodes...

[Chorley]

Just watched the first episode of 'Squid Games' on Netflix and I'm instantly hooked. It is a South Korean drama, dubbed into English. So far it reminds me of the Hunger Games and Cube. Contestants are playing games for money, but if they break the rules, or lose, then they die. It's weird and compelling. Now to binge watch the other 8 episodes...

Have yet to watch that, but I can recommend another Korean drama called My Name. It's a revenge thriller in which a person infiltrates the Police in the manner of Infernal Affairs/The Departed.

[Marmalade]

You can skip through all the intermediate episodes (The Squid). It's kinda standard stuff, 'world's not fair' and all that shit -- though done well enough to be Netflix's most watched viewing internationally or something like that.

[tantric talents]

Unfortunately what people want is a film version of the books, with as little ‘adjustments’ as necessary.

I can’t see it happening. The Lord of the Rings films were quite a remarkable accomplishment: but the Dune books, including the sequels, are far too complex and getting any degree of subtlety on film would probably be a task beyond most.

I’m also a Herbert aficionado. You couldn’t have put it better.
I think we will have the same problem when someone takes on Iain M. Banks...

[standardpostage]

Just watched the first episode of 'Squid Games' on Netflix and I'm instantly hooked. It is a South Korean drama, dubbed into English. So far it reminds me of the Hunger Games and Cube. Contestants are playing games for money, but if they break the rules, or lose, then they die. It's weird and compelling. Now to binge watch the other 8 episodes...

Seen it. I enjoyed it much.

[ulstersubbie]

Classic Double Bill:

Carnival Of Souls (1962). One of the strangest and most obscure horror films ever made. The plot is largely secondary, the dreamlike and haunting imagery linger long in the mind. The only film directed by Herk Harvey and starring the wonderfully named Candice Hilligoss, this is deserving of its cult status.

Night Of The Living Dead (1968). George Romero's low budget masterpiece that set the template for future zombie features. In many ways a subversive horror fable for the hippie generation, this film's long term influence should not be underestimated.

[Goldfinch]

Night Of The Living Dead (1968). George Romero's low budget masterpiece that set the template for future zombie features. In many ways a subversive horror fable for the hippie generation, this film's long term influence should not be underestimated.

Good film.

Day of the Dead (1985) is still my favourite of Romero's films:

External Link/Members Only

[Gordon Bennett]

Just caught up with The North Water. Was on last month over 5 weeks on the Beeb.

Bloody hell! It's really good. Tense, gripping and sucks you in. Good cast with fine performances. Scenes in Ep.2 when they catch a whale are absolutely stunning, can't recall a better scene in a drama for years.

If it were on Netflix and had subtitles I reckon everyone would be creaming themselves over it.

Its a must see in my view.

External Link/Members Only

[The Film Director]

Classic Double Bill:

Carnival Of Souls (1962). One of the strangest and most obscure horror films ever made. The plot is largely secondary, the dreamlike and haunting imagery linger long in the mind. The only film directed by Herk Harvey and starring the wonderfully named Candice Hilligoss, this is deserving of its cult status.

Night Of The Living Dead (1968). George Romero's low budget masterpiece that set the template for future zombie features. In many ways a subversive horror fable for the hippie generation, this film's long term influence should not be underestimated.

Not seen the film US, but the Pere Ubu 2014 album of the same name (and inspired by the film) is certainly worth a listen.

Agree the Romero is brilliant (and, perhaps unfortunately, set the standard for many later inferior copies).

[standardpostage]

Just caught up with The North Water. Was on last month over 5 weeks on the Beeb.

Bloody hell! It's really good. Tense, gripping and sucks you in. Good cast with fine performances. Scenes in Ep.2 when they catch a whale are absolutely stunning, can't recall a better scene in a drama for years.

If it were on Netflix and had subtitles I reckon everyone would be creaming themselves over it.

Its a must see in my view.

External Link/Members Only

Seen it. As you say, very good.

[ulstersubbie]

Blow The Man Down (2019). A small fishing village has its unsavoury past exposed, when two young sisters attempt to cover up a murder. A bright indie movie that benefits from strong writing and acting, an assured debut from directors Danielle Krudy and Bridget Cole.

[Ghost89]

Good film.

Day of the Dead (1985) is still my favourite of Romero's films:

External Link/Members Only

Day is bleak but yes one of the best zombie movies ever IMO. “Choke on em!!”. And the zombie effects are still excellent. I do however prefer Dawn of the dead.

[Goldfinch]

Day is bleak but yes one of the best zombie movies ever IMO. “Choke on em!!”. And the zombie effects are still excellent. I do however prefer Dawn of the dead.

External Link/Members Only

[Ghost89]

External Link/Members Only

That’s the one! Bit of pub trivia for you….the entrails were animal bits. They were being stored in a fridge that should have kept them fresh but for some reason the fridge became unplugged. As a result they went off but there wasn’t time to replace them so they were used for the scene. When he was torn open the smell was horrendous and made crew members sick just with the smell.

[Goldfinch]

That’s the one! Bit of pub trivia for you….the entrails were animal bits. They were being stored in a fridge that should have kept them fresh but for some reason the fridge became unplugged. As a result they went off but there wasn’t time to replace them so they were used for the scene. When he was torn open the smell was horrendous and made crew members sick just with the smell.

Any fans of the film,this link looks good,will watch it properly tomorrow:

External Link/Members Only

[Ghost89]

Any fans of the film,this link looks good,will watch it properly tomorrow:

External Link/Members Only

I’ll be watching that. Unfortunately Joe Pilato passed away a little while back as did George Romero.

[Goldfinch]

Unfortunately Joe Pilato passed away a little while back as did George Romero.

Yes.

[Marmalade]

So has anybody actually been to see the new Dune yet?

[catweazle]

So has anybody actually been to see the new Dune yet?

Reply #3568 above.

[tantric talents]

Reply #3568 above.

3558 I think you meant 

[catweazle]

3558 I think you meant 

Oops my bad. Fat finger syndrome,  plus typing on my phone plus typing with the wrong hand thanks to the broken arm.

[standardpostage]

The Butler. Polish film on Netflix. Very good. 2018.

Certificate 18. War / drama / romance. 2 hrs 30 min.

Set in 1900 to 1945. Great acting, brilliant story.

Stars Marianna Zydek.

[Marmalade]

3558 I think you meant 

I don’t watch the thread closely but did read that one. It wasn’t clear to me if it was a personal report from watching the movie or an information blurb from online somewhere.

[WDFORTE]

Wrong Turn 7.5/10 Netflix

Early 2021 film about a group of teenagers visiting the American deep south and going exploring and getting kidnapped by a cult.  It's a lot better than I've made it sound, starring Matthew Modine amongst others.  Quite graphic violence, entertaining
regardless.  The ending is a bit WTF! but a worthy watch anyway.

External Link/Members Only

 

[PunterNumber69]

Locke + Key season 2 on Netflix - very good.

[tantric talents]

I don’t watch the thread closely but did read that one. It wasn’t clear to me if it was a personal report from watching the movie or an information blurb from online somewhere.

Agree.
Well as it was released in the UK last Thurs I expect one of the members will report back soon?

[WDFORTE]

Who said I watched it at the Cinema? It's been available online for the last 3 weeks.

[Marmalade]

Who said I watched it at the Cinema? It's been available online for the last 3 weeks.

But are you watching it with a VPN and from an American website? I don’t think it’s available here in the U.K. yet is it? (I would want 4K, not a bootleg). But thanks if you’re confirming the comments are yours. You seem to have enjoyed it!

[WDFORTE]

(I would want 4K, not a bootleg)

I watched it in 1080p.  There is a 4K version available.  Linking sites is forbidden; HOWEVER...

Google this and it'll tell you all you need to know.

Dune.2021.2160p.HMAX.WEB-DL.x265.10bit.HDR.DDP5.1.Atmos-CM

NOTE TO MODS.  As I've NOT linked a specific site, I hope I am not breaking any rules.

[Ghost89]

Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon.

[RogerBoner]

I watched it in 1080p.  There is a 4K version available.  Linking sites is forbidden; HOWEVER...

Google this and it'll tell you all you need to know.

Dune.2021.2160p.HMAX.WEB-DL.x265.10bit.HDR.DDP5.1.Atmos-CM

NOTE TO MODS.  As I've NOT linked a specific site, I hope I am not breaking any rules.

Can you stream it rather than downloading the entire film?

[WDFORTE]

Yes in 1080p. However, I can't link any sites .