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Mouse · 26th August 2010, 09:57 PM

Inception. Nonsense.

No One · 26th August 2010, 10:03 PM

Dead Snow. Norwegian zombie flick.

Needed to find it's feet quicker and tricks were definately missed with the nazi zombies (which were essentially the undead in uniform) but good for a few laughs.

Lenny · 26th August 2010, 10:07 PM

Dawn of the Dead (2004 remake)

Entertaining.

When I think of zombie films, these days I tend to think of a group of survivors trapped in a shopping centre (don't know where I got it from. Probably heard it in passing when DotD was released) - it's kind of nice to see my thoughts play out in front of me.

Whilst it was somewhat predictable in parts there were bits that surprised me, though not any that really scared me (are the things I'm watching simply not scary, or have my years of trawling the internet desensitised me and left me harder to scare?).

I think I lot more could have been done to emotionally attach us to the character of Andy, though part of me thinks he was just there for comic relief.

One of the better zombie films I've seen, definitely. I look forward to watching the original (and the rest of that series).

---

Mouse!

Mouse · 26th August 2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenny

Mouse!

Heh heh! Enjoyable nonsense.

Lenny · 26th August 2010, 10:16 PM

I suppose I'll grudgingly accept that.

I do believe I'm yet to meet anyone who has seen Inception and thought it was absolute rubbish. Plenty of people haven't been able to follow it, but no-one yet who hasn't enjoyed it.

I'm going to see it again next Friday at the local IMAX (

) with me mam - we were going to go as a family, but then my sister saw it with a friend and my dad doesn't seem too interested (we haven't shown him the trailers yet, though).

Mouse · 26th August 2010, 10:19 PM

I didn't think it was rubbish, but I didn't think it was as good as I was expecting. And it was just a bit too long for me. My mind was wandering. I did enjoy it towards the end when all the action was kicking off.

CyBeR · 27th August 2010, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenny

Dawn of the Dead (2004 remake)

Entertaining.

When I think of zombie films, these days I tend to think of a group of survivors trapped in a shopping centre (don't know where I got it from. Probably heard it in passing when DotD was released) - it's kind of nice to see my thoughts play out in front of me.

Whilst it was somewhat predictable in parts there were bits that surprised me, though not any that really scared me (are the things I'm watching simply not scary, or have my years of trawling the internet desensitised me and left me harder to scare?).

I think I lot more could have been done to emotionally attach us to the character of Andy, though part of me thinks he was just there for comic relief.

One of the better zombie films I've seen, definitely. I look forward to watching the original (and the rest of that series).

---

Mouse!

Me and some friends watched that one one New Year's party. We were about 9 people, or more, crammed on a double bed and around it, on makeshift trench beds.
"BOOOM! HEADSHOT!" was heard from the guys, and the girls were giggling with us (yeah, I have a very interesting set of friends, none of them what you'd expect to find). Definitely my favorite zombie film, followed very close by 'Zombieland'. Heck, if you can't make it scary, make it entertaining.

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Originally Posted by Mouse

I didn't think it was rubbish, but I didn't think it was as good as I was expecting. And it was just a bit too long for me. My mind was wandering. I did enjoy it towards the end when all the action was kicking off.

That's exactly what a friend of mine commented on 'The dark knight'. Yeah, Nolan seems to make films a tad long (someone pointed that out in the 'Inception' thread here). For some viewers, that's not really helping I'm noticing.

blackgoatofthewoods · 28th August 2010, 08:55 PM

Survival of the Dead. Not very good considering it came from the master of zombie movies.
A little disappointed, especially because it a Romeo creation.

BookStop · 28th August 2010, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

I didn't think it was rubbish, but I didn't think it was as good as I was expecting. And it was just a bit too long for me. My mind was wandering. I did enjoy it towards the end when all the action was kicking off.

We seem to be cut fromt he same cloth, Mouse, because you wrote exactly what I was thinking of inception

PTeppic · 29th August 2010, 08:17 AM

A very busy weekend here.

The Expendables on Friday. Started as a standard actioner, but by the finale was 120% adrenaline, mainlined.

Yesterday caught the SE of Avatar 3D. Yes, I think I could spot (some/most?) of the extra material, including one or two important ones (that I'm very surprised were cut from the original, for the sake of 8 minutes).

Also yesterday caught Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. What an imaginative, well-executed and genuinely fun and funny film. A hint samey by the end, but a pleasure to watch.

Finally, expecting to see Toy Story 3 later today.

Tillane · 29th August 2010, 06:30 PM

Just back from seeing The Girl Who Played With Fire. Pretty good: they've obviously pared it back a fair bit from the novel, but Noomi Rapace is excellent again as Lisbeth Salander and the central plot fairly zips along (certainly didn't seem like 2hrs 10). Looking forward to the last in the series now - roll on November!

Oh, one last thing. I know some people don't like subtitles, but it was a little disappointing to see the cinema only half-full today. I hope people aren't waiting around for the Hollywood remakes - they won't be as good.

ravenus · 29th August 2010, 07:21 PM

And Then There Were None - Decent fun humorous take on one of Agatha Christie's really good books, if you don't mind that it chickens out on the bleakness of the source.

Samurai Rebellion - Damn good Samurai movie about a clan leader (Toshiro Mifune) who is initially coerced to accept his Lord's discarded mistress as a wife for his son and then asked to return the woman. Badasserie ensues.

Mouse · 29th August 2010, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookStop

We seem to be cut fromt he same cloth, Mouse, because you wrote exactly what I was thinking of inception

I also saw Anchorman recently. But didn't watch it all cos it was rubbish.

No One · 29th August 2010, 11:40 PM

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.

The only film ever made by playwright Tom Stoppard, with perfect performances from Tim Roth, Gary Oldman, and Richard Dreyfuss.

Out of curiosity, am I the only person on Earth who's seen, and loves, this film?

Rodders · 30th August 2010, 05:21 PM

I just finished watching Ridley Scott's Legend. Not as good as i remember, although Tim Curry is superb as Darkness.

I didn't think the Tangerine Dream Soundtrack fit the film either. I wonder why it was decided to not have the Original Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack?

26th August 2010, 09:57 PM	#7096 (permalink)
Mouse <3D~ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 6,402 Blog Entries: 22	Re: What was the last movie you saw? Inception. Nonsense.

26th August 2010, 10:03 PM	#7097 (permalink)
No One Orange Aide ;) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 1,098	Re: What was the last movie you saw? Dead Snow. Norwegian zombie flick. Needed to find it's feet quicker and tricks were definately missed with the nazi zombies (which were essentially the undead in uniform) but good for a few laughs.

26th August 2010, 10:07 PM	#7098 (permalink)
Lenny Press "X" to Admire Hat. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: [I am a spambot, selecting the default option - ban me!] Posts: 3,343 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What was the last movie you saw? Dawn of the Dead (2004 remake) Entertaining. When I think of zombie films, these days I tend to think of a group of survivors trapped in a shopping centre (don't know where I got it from. Probably heard it in passing when DotD was released) - it's kind of nice to see my thoughts play out in front of me. Whilst it was somewhat predictable in parts there were bits that surprised me, though not any that really scared me (are the things I'm watching simply not scary, or have my years of trawling the internet desensitised me and left me harder to scare?). I think I lot more could have been done to emotionally attach us to the character of Andy, though part of me thinks he was just there for comic relief. One of the better zombie films I've seen, definitely. I look forward to watching the original (and the rest of that series). --- Mouse!

26th August 2010, 10:16 PM	#7100 (permalink)
Lenny Press "X" to Admire Hat. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: [I am a spambot, selecting the default option - ban me!] Posts: 3,343 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What was the last movie you saw? I suppose I'll grudgingly accept that. I do believe I'm yet to meet anyone who has seen Inception and thought it was absolute rubbish. Plenty of people haven't been able to follow it, but no-one yet who hasn't enjoyed it. I'm going to see it again next Friday at the local IMAX () with me mam - we were going to go as a family, but then my sister saw it with a friend and my dad doesn't seem too interested (we haven't shown him the trailers yet, though).

26th August 2010, 10:19 PM	#7101 (permalink)
Mouse <3D~ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 6,402 Blog Entries: 22	Re: What was the last movie you saw? I didn't think it was rubbish, but I didn't think it was as good as I was expecting. And it was just a bit too long for me. My mind was wandering. I did enjoy it towards the end when all the action was kicking off.

28th August 2010, 08:55 PM	#7103 (permalink)
blackgoatofthewoods Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1	Survival of the Dead. Not very good considering it came from the master of zombie movies. A little disappointed, especially because it a Romeo creation. Last edited by ravenus; 29th August 2010 at 07:20 PM.

29th August 2010, 08:17 AM	#7105 (permalink)
PTeppic Reetou Diplomatic Corp Join Date: May 2001 Location: North-west UK Posts: 3,814	Re: What was the last movie you saw? A very busy weekend here. The Expendables on Friday. Started as a standard actioner, but by the finale was 120% adrenaline, mainlined. Yesterday caught the SE of Avatar 3D. Yes, I think I could spot (some/most?) of the extra material, including one or two important ones (that I'm very surprised were cut from the original, for the sake of 8 minutes). Also yesterday caught Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. What an imaginative, well-executed and genuinely fun and funny film. A hint samey by the end, but a pleasure to watch. Finally, expecting to see Toy Story 3 later today.

29th August 2010, 06:30 PM	#7106 (permalink)
Tillane Left-minded Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 1,655	Re: What was the last movie you saw? Just back from seeing *The Girl Who Played With Fire*. Pretty good: they've obviously pared it back a fair bit from the novel, but Noomi Rapace is excellent again as Lisbeth Salander and the central plot fairly zips along (certainly didn't seem like 2hrs 10). Looking forward to the last in the series now - roll on November! Oh, one last thing. I know some people don't like subtitles, but it was a little disappointing to see the cinema only half-full today. I hope people aren't waiting around for the Hollywood remakes - they won't be as good.

29th August 2010, 07:21 PM	#7107 (permalink)
ravenus Heretic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,730	Re: What was the last movie you saw? And Then There Were None - Decent fun humorous take on one of Agatha Christie's really good books, if you don't mind that it chickens out on the bleakness of the source. Samurai Rebellion - Damn good Samurai movie about a clan leader (Toshiro Mifune) who is initially coerced to accept his Lord's discarded mistress as a wife for his son and then asked to return the woman. Badasserie ensues.

29th August 2010, 11:40 PM	#7109 (permalink)
No One Orange Aide ;) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 1,098	Re: What was the last movie you saw? Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. The only film ever made by playwright Tom Stoppard, with perfect performances from Tim Roth, Gary Oldman, and Richard Dreyfuss. Out of curiosity, am I the only person on Earth who's seen, and loves, this film?

30th August 2010, 05:21 PM	#7110 (permalink)
Rodders \|-O-\| (-O-) \|-O-\| Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2,491	Re: What was the last movie you saw? I just finished watching Ridley Scott's Legend. Not as good as i remember, although Tim Curry is superb as Darkness. I didn't think the Tangerine Dream Soundtrack fit the film either. I wonder why it was decided to not have the Original Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack?

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