Movies/Films/TV - Opinions

[Bangman]

I binge-watched both series of Mobland over the past week through a Paramount+ free trial on Amazon Prime - brilliant stuff.

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Its entertaining....
Just finished watching episode 6, season 2..probably by far the most boring episode so far

[Vice Admiral]

Fall (2022). BBC iPlayer.

Totally bonkers, but engrossing nonetheless.  Two chicks with the best heads for heights in human history are in a situation of extreme peril – and behave with all the relaxed insouciance of people whose picnic is interrupted by a brief shower of rain.

Wikipedia has this:  “On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 153 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website's consensus reads: ‘Fundamentally absurd yet as evocatively minimalist as its title, Fall is a sustained adrenaline rush for viewers willing to suspend disbelief.’"

I’m deliberately saying nothing more.  I recorded it off BBC1 a few weeks ago, and watched it last night without knowing anything about it except its title; and I think that’s a good way to watch it.

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[Paul9144]

Its entertaining....
Just finished watching episode 6, season 2..probably by far the most boring episode so far

I watched episode 6 last night. I agree that it was a bit flat, but I did like the bits where Maeve caught out Eddie lying about how he killed medusa (when it was Harry that saved his backside) and then Harry put Maeve in her place regarding his daughter.

[stampjones]

Watched Sunlight on Prime. Directed by Nina Conti.  It's basically a two hander road movie but truly bizarre. Very enjoyable and funny with possibly the weirdest sex scene ever committed to film

[ulstersubbie]

Fall (2022). BBC iPlayer.



Wikipedia has this:  “On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 153 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website's consensus reads: ‘Fundamentally absurd yet as evocatively minimalist as its title, Fall is a sustained adrenaline rush for viewers willing to suspend disbelief.’"

I'd largely agree with the above analysis. Vacuous entertainment for the easily pleased and probably not recommended for people who have a fear of heights.

[The0neAnd0nly]

Decided to do a Coen Brothers weekend. Some of their movies are right up there for me when it comes to entertainment and sheer enjoyment to watch. Seen most of their films already.

Did Fargo again which is a 10/10 for me. 1996 starring a brilliant cast - Frances McDormand, William H Macy and Steve Buscemi. A true(ish) story about a man who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife to take the ransom money. Shit hits the fan.

Then did The Ballad of Buster Scruggs again (2016). Solid 8/10 anthology of 5 or 6 short Western movies all with different casts. Really strong actors in it including James Franco, Liam Needon, Brendan Gleeson etc. The weakest and shortest story is the very last one. However the theories around the story makes it still worth watching at around 10 minutes.

Hoping to watch True Grit, The Big Lebowski and No Country for Old Men next few days. 3 movies I also very highly rate!!

[The0neAnd0nly]

I watched episode 6 last night. I agree that it was a bit flat, but I did like the bits where Maeve caught out Eddie lying about how he killed medusa (when it was Harry that saved his backside) and then Harry put Maeve in her place regarding his daughter.

Agree the most recent episode of MobLand was the slowest but think it was needed after all the carnage of the last few.

Frankie Cooper is still massively watchable anytime hes on the screen.

The scenes with Jan were brilliant and seeing her completely at the end of her tether. Completely changed what would normally happen in TV and movies of the same type.

I think its a really good show and Tom Hardys quiet menace as opposed to Pierce Brosnans wild man is a great clash.

[ulstersubbie]

Decided to do a Coen Brothers weekend. Some of their movies are right up there for me when it comes to entertainment and sheer enjoyment to watch. Seen most of their films already.

Did Fargo again which is a 10/10 for me. 1996 starring a brilliant cast - Frances McDormand, William H Macy and Steve Buscemi. A true(ish) story about a man who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife to take the ransom money. Shit hits the fan.

Fargo is a great film, one of their best. Barton Fink is my personal favourite when it comes to Coen Brothers movies, Blood Simple and Miller's Crossing are also both outstanding films.

[Bangman]

I watched episode 6 last night. I agree that it was a bit flat,
Harry put Maeve in her place regarding his daughter.

I did too but its too much. Harry is extremely intelligent and should know this a while back. I agree, Helen Mirrens acting is good BUT in reality this Maeve character would be shot ages ago.

The scenes with Jan were brilliant

I have to strongly disagree..Find her annoyingly boring. I did like the bit she was getting fucked and filmed.

[Vice Admiral]

Fall (2022). BBC iPlayer.

Wikipedia has this:  “On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 153 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website's consensus reads: ‘Fundamentally absurd yet as evocatively minimalist as its title, Fall is a sustained adrenaline rush for viewers willing to suspend disbelief.’"

I'd largely agree with the above analysis. Vacuous entertainment for the easily pleased and probably not recommended for people who have a fear of heights.

It was indeed ludicrous beyond absurd beyond ridiculous – not least in that the chicks behaved on the platform as if they were sitting on the sofa at home, with no sense that there was a sheer drop of almost 2.000 feet below them. 

However, in an age of identikit thrillers, it at least had the merit of being different from any film I’ve ever seen.   

[stampjones]

Fargo is a great film, one of their best. Barton Fink is my personal favourite when it comes to Coen Brothers movies, Blood Simple and Miller's Crossing are also both outstanding films.

I was just going to mention Barton Fink. It never seems to be spoken about  much but it's a truly fantastic movie

[ulstersubbie]

I was just going to mention Barton Fink. It never seems to be spoken about  much but it's a truly fantastic movie

Very true stampjones, I remember watching it at the cinema back in the day. John Goodman and John Turturro have rarely been better, dark comedy at its finest.

[mills_and_bhuna]

Decided to do a Coen Brothers weekend. Some of their movies are right up there for me when it comes to entertainment and sheer enjoyment to watch. Seen most of their films already.

Did Fargo again which is a 10/10 for me. 1996 starring a brilliant cast - Frances McDormand, William H Macy and Steve Buscemi. A true(ish) story about a man who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife to take the ransom money. Shit hits the fan.

Then did The Ballad of Buster Scruggs again (2016). Solid 8/10 anthology of 5 or 6 short Western movies all with different casts. Really strong actors in it including James Franco, Liam Needon, Brendan Gleeson etc. The weakest and shortest story is the very last one. However the theories around the story makes it still worth watching at around 10 minutes.

Hoping to watch True Grit, The Big Lebowski and No Country for Old Men next few days. 3 movies I also very highly rate!!

Also worth watching if you're into the Coen brothers. Burn After Reading and Barton Fink.

[Paul9144]

BUT in reality this Maeve character would be shot ages ago.

Oh, I agree 💯 as much as it's an enjoyable watch, the fiction from actual reality is abundantly clear.

[Ghost89]

Just started with season 4 of Tulsa King. I find this to be an enjoyable mix of a crime drama and comedic elements. Stallone as always is a considerable screen presence.
Just finished season 2 of The Terminal List. Found it enjoyable but not as good as season 1.

[Vice Admiral]

Haven’t seen season 3 of G.O.L would you readily recommend this city is ours,I keep seeing it come up on iPlayer or advertised on BBC

Yes, it's very good.
Some parts and events are heightened, but I found it much more grounded in reality than G.O.L. and the actors/characters came across as much more authentic, in my opinion.

Would wholeheartedly agree. Probably the best drama around at the moment.

This City is Ours (BBC1 / iPlayer).

I’m clearly late to the party with this, but there’s been a fair bit of noise around the second series, which began on BBC1 on Sunday, so last night I watched Series 1, Episode 1 on iPlayer.

Compelling stuff.  Nothing ground-breaking, perhaps, but excellent of its kind.  Sean Bean is as watchable as ever, and equally good is James Nelson-Joyce, an actor I’ve not heard of before.

After all the wickedness (lots) and violence (manageable) in This City is Ours, I returned to Colin from Accounts (iPlayer) for a bit of “spiritual healing”.  I’ve reached Episode 4 of Series 2.

Sheer delight!  If, like me, you tend to the view that there's a limit to the amount of comic mileage to be got out of masturbation, then this very funny episode will, erm, disabuse you.


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[Steve2]

8 new episodes of Lupin on Netflix

Enjoying them so far 

[Waterhouse]

8 new episodes of Lupin on Netflix

Enjoying them so far 

Sorry to say, but I’m of the opposite opinion.  In fact I’ve ditched part 4 (watched the 1st 3 eps) in favour of the memory of the previous instalments.  I really enjoyed the first three chapters , but IMO this latest outing has completely lost the charm, wit, and clever character driven storylines, and now suffers from lazy writing, plot holes, and OTT action. A clear case of flash bang wallop style over substance in my view.

[Steve2]

Sorry to say, but I’m of the opposite opinion.  In fact I’ve ditched part 4 (watched the 1st 3 eps) in favour of the memory of the previous instalments.  I really enjoyed the first three chapters , but IMO this latest outing has completely lost the charm, wit, and clever character driven storylines, and now suffers from lazy writing, plot holes, and OTT action. A clear case of flash bang wallop style over substance in my view.

Stick with it. It gets better

[scouting]

This City is Ours (BBC1 / iPlayer).

I’m clearly late to the party with this, but there’s been a fair bit of noise around the second series, which began on BBC1 on Sunday, so last night I watched Series 1, Episode 1 on iPlayer.

Compelling stuff.  Nothing ground-breaking, perhaps, but excellent of its kind.  Sean Bean is as watchable as ever, and equally good is James Nelson-Joyce, an actor I’ve not heard of before.

Stick with it, JN-J is excellent. He and Sean Bean also appeared together in the first series of Time, 2 of many excellent actors including the peerless Stephen Graham

[The0neAnd0nly]

Another brilliant episode of MobLand this week. Frankie Cooper is still brilliant and menacing in such a mild and funny way

**

Also "Celebrity" Race Across The World. Big fan of the show. Not so much of a fan of Katie Prices and Peter Andre's son and daughter on there.

First conversation between "Princess" and "Junior"... yes their real names

Princess: Where are we malicious?
Junior: Malicious isnt a country do you mean Mauritius?
Princess: Oh yeah thats where I mean Mauritius
Junior. No we are in Malaysia

Apple... tree 🤦‍♂️

[catweazle]

First conversation between "Princess" and "Junior"... yes their real names

Princess: Where are we malicious?
Junior: Malicious isnt a country do you mean Mauritius?
Princess: Oh yeah thats where I mean Mauritius
Junior. No we are in Malaysia

Apple... tree 🤦‍♂️

Princess:  oh yeah, I've been on a bus.........
Once

[The0neAnd0nly]

Princess:  oh yeah, I've been on a bus.........
Once

Hahaha forgot about that pearler

Junior: My parents might be famous but I want to make it on my own and not take their money

Absolute B.S. He says he released music - no chance he didnt mention who his parents (especially dad) are every chance he got!! And why else has he been chosen for the show!!!

[PilotMan]

I went to see "Showtime" at the cinema.

Don't waste your money.

The story line flits between different perspectives that remain largely unfinished.

The scene where they go to arrest the "whale" is implausible, but for me affirmed the idea that Americans have a deep obsession with guns, that gets further solidified in the media.

If this was in the UK, you would think they are taking down a faction of terrorist militia.

The premise of them catching a "whale" as they refer to him, is perhaps the only thing holding you in your seat, but even that facet was another departure from reality and was way too overdone for dramatic effect.

It just bumbles along haplessly.

[Paul9144]

I went to see "Showtime" at the cinema.

Don't waste your money.

The story line flits between different perspectives that remain largely unfinished.

The scene where they go to arrest the "whale" is implausible, but for me affirmed the idea that Americans have a deep obsession with guns, that gets further solidified in the media.

If this was in the UK, you would think they are taking down a faction of terrorist militia.

The premise of them catching a "whale" as they refer to him, is perhaps the only thing holding you in your seat, but even that facet was another departure from reality and was way too overdone for dramatic effect.

It just bumbles along haplessly.

Cheers mate, that's curtains on showtime for me then.

[Rick2468]

I went to see "Showtime" at the cinema.

Don't waste your money.

The story line flits between different perspectives that remain largely unfinished.

The scene where they go to arrest the "whale" is implausible, but for me affirmed the idea that Americans have a deep obsession with guns, that gets further solidified in the media.

If this was in the UK, you would think they are taking down a faction of terrorist militia.

The premise of them catching a "whale" as they refer to him, is perhaps the only thing holding you in your seat, but even that facet was another departure from reality and was way too overdone for dramatic effect.

It just bumbles along haplessly.

I went to see this on my own and thought it was a poor film. I was actually a big fan of the show it is based on and followed the lore of the predators that were caught in the sting. I knew this film wasn't aimed at me as people who know the original show would probably just get annoyed at the inaccuracies etc. I did think it was bad but not for the reasons I was expecting, it was just a bit shit.

I can't see it appealing to fans of the show or otherwise. I think it was trying to be a bit like Nightcrawler but no way as good. I thought some of the actors were pretty good but that on it's own doesn't make the film a good watch.

[webpunter]

War on Sky is ace
Dominic West is brilliant as usual *
Sienna Miller in a short skirt & over the knee high heel black boots holy shit i nearly had an involuntary ejaculation 
Am part way through & things are heating up nicely 
* he's funny as on the Nationwide ads me thinks paid a fortune

[The0neAnd0nly]

War on Sky is ace
Dominic West is brilliant as usual *
Sienna Miller in a short skirt & over the knee high heel black boots holy shit i nearly had an involuntary ejaculation 
Am part way through & things are heating up nicely 
* he's funny as on the Nationwide ads me thinks paid a fortune

Sheffields finest... or maybe second finest after Sir Sean Bean lol

[mr.bluesky]

Sheffields finest... or maybe second finest after Sir Sean Bean lol

Has Sean Bean ever starred in a film or tv series where his character hasn't been killed off or does he have it written in his contract that he has to be killed. The only one I can think of is the tv series Sharpe 

[PilotMan]

I think it was trying to be a bit like Nightcrawler but no way as good.

Now that is an excellent film. Jake Gyllenhall is a superb super creep.

Currently on Netflix.

[The0neAnd0nly]

Has Sean Bean ever starred in a film or tv series where his character hasn't been killed off or does he have it written in his contract that he has to be killed. The only one I can think of is the tv series Sharpe 

Nah... part of his appeal. Who can ever forget his dying speech with 3 arrows stuck in him as Boromir in Lord of the Rings 

Celebrity Traitors finale tonight - whole series has been disappointing but final was excellent as always. Not posting any spoilers but plenty of drama 

Also a 3some with Maya Jama and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.. yes please. Even famous baldy mardy arse Ross Kemp looks delighted by the prospect

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[Ghost89]

Has Sean Bean ever starred in a film or tv series where his character hasn't been killed off or does he have it written in his contract that he has to be killed. The only one I can think of is the tv series Sharpe 

He has! Portraying Andy Mcnab in Bravo Two Zero. Also as an operator be it one with a weak stomach in the awesome movie Ronin.

[Doc Holliday]

Has Sean Bean ever starred in a film or tv series where his character hasn't been killed off or does he have it written in his contract that he has to be killed. The only one I can think of is the tv series Sharpe 

On that note just finished series 2 of 'This City is Ours' (BBC) and which overall I enjoyed, though not as much a series one. The introduction of talented actor Shaun Evans as Ozzie was a positive though.

I do wonder how much Sean Bean got paid for his very brief scenes in series 2? 

[catweazle]

At one point Sean Bean would reject scripts that killed off his character. This City is Ours is clearly  a big departure from that!

[Bangman]

I enjoyed both Episode 7, Mobland yesterday
And
I enjoyed episide 1 of Dexter resurrection season 2 yesterday.

[webpunter]

SB in Cleanskin worth a watch
Charlotte Rampling looking gilfy back then

He likes a drink or three
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British Airways representatives met the couple after the flight, but no charges were pressed against them
Had they done this could have caused him a problem with advertisers

[standardpostage]

Collision Course. Netflix. Average. Not recommended. 2026 film. Spanish language. About a bank robbery.  Stars Laia Costa.

[ulstersubbie]

Collision Course. Netflix. Average. Not recommended. 2026 film. Spanish language. About a bank robbery.  Stars Laia Costa.

I was considering watching this, but might give it a miss. Spanish cinema has been particularly strong in the last few years, hence the reason this film caught my eye.

[The0neAnd0nly]

2 stunners announced for the Im A Celebrity line up. In the words of webpunter.... "get the oil!"

Would love to see these 2 in the jungle shower lathering each other up 

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[Steve2]

Collision Course. Netflix. Average. Not recommended. 2026 film. Spanish language. About a bank robbery.  Stars Laia Costa.

I wish you'd told me a few days ago. Definitely worth a miss

[RandomGuy99]

Last Christmas on BBC3 - yes, they've started showing Christmas movies on the telly

[ulstersubbie]

Wild Horse Nine (2026). The year is 1973, two CIA agents are sent to Easter Island, just weeks before the military coup in Chile. Spy thriller meets blacker than tar comedy and comes together in wonderfully eccentric fashion, Wild Horse Nine could be the best film of 2026, it's certainly not far off. Written and directed by Martin Mcdonagh, WHN delivers some of the best cinematic dialogue this side of the Andes, full of barbed wit and cynical observation, politics is a messy business and never more so than in this particular scenario. Stars John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi but its Malkovich who stands out, a deeply layered performance that's worthy of an Oscar. Highly recommended. A Available on Look2movie.

The Dog Stars (2026). A flu pandemic has wiped out most of humanity, a small group of survivors try to locate a mysterious signal that could herald a brighter future. Ridley Scott has directed some classics over the years but this isn't one of them, post apocalyptic films are usually high octane productions but TDS barely causes a ripple, it's deathly dull for most of its long running time. Stars Jacob Elordi, Guy Pearce and Margaret Qualley who probably wondered why they bothered turning up, best give this one a miss. D Available on Look2movie.

The Only Living Pickpocket In New York (2026). An ageing pickpocket inadvertently lands himself in deep trouble by stealing a USB and has to retrieve it to save the life of his catatonic wife. Old fashioned crime caper that moves at a frenetic pace capturing the energy and atmosphere of the Big Apple, it's characters hustling just to get by. TOLPINY benefits from smart writing and sympathetic performances, John Turturro is rather wonderful in the lead role. Available on Look2movie.
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[mr.bluesky]

Last Christmas on BBC3 - yes, they've started showing Christmas movies on the telly

There's already a couple of christmas tv film channels on Sky at the moment , they have been showing Christmas films for the last few months- crazy 

[PatMacGroin]

Wild Horse Nine (2026)... A Available on Look2movie.

Do you mean Lookmovie2.to?

The only version of this I can find on there right now is a ropey cam copy.

[scutty brown]

Do you mean Lookmovie2.to?

The only version of this I can find on there right now is a ropey cam copy.

That's all that Pirate Bay has also

[ulstersubbie]

Do you mean Lookmovie2.to?

The only version of this I can find on there right now is a ropey cam copy.

Sadly true Pat, I thought I'd review it anyway. They will eventually get the HD version but I thought I'd get in early. Apologies chaps, just be patient.   

[PatMacGroin]

Sadly true Pat, I thought I'd review it anyway. They will eventually get the HD version but I thought I'd get in early. Apologies chaps, just be patient.   

Fair enough. I thought maybe you had found a slightly different link with a fresher version. I can wait.

[Paul9144]

I enjoyed both Episode 7, Mobland yesterday
And
I enjoyed episide 1 of Dexter resurrection season 2 yesterday.

I caught up with espiode 7 and 8 yesterday for Mobland, great watch 👌🏻

[PilotMan]

I caught up with espiode 7 and 8 yesterday for Mobland, great watch 👌🏻

I thought so too.

I thought the scene with Paul dancing inside the container was very entertaining, good black humour.

[Paul9144]

I thought so too.

I thought the scene with Paul dancing inside the container was very entertaining, good black humour.

Yeah, I think it's fair to say that part was entertaining to say the least.