Recommended Films

Has "Atonement" been released yet? from a book by Ian McEwan It's a cinematic must, rather than dvd. It's a female romantic mood enhancer.
Every scene is lavishly directed to a photographic perfection. Personally I wasn't so much into the story but i'd watch it again for the photography pleasure alone.
Almost every photograph I take ends up looking like anti art.

What about "Gone Baby Gone" (same Mystic River storywriter and style) has it been released? Anyway it's well made. Very similar to Mystic River, set in the pits of Boston where the natives all seem to have a speech impediment, they try to talk without opening their mouth.

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Downfall is on Network Two tonight at half nine. For anyone with an interest in the Nazis and Hitler, this film is essential viewing. It's amazing.

Another film I love is on tonight as well at 11.55 on TV3. Pootie Tang. It's absolutely hilarious.

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damn got there before me
great movie, great acting, brilliant:) (heh at least we agree on good movies!)

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Downfall is on Network Two tonight at half nine. For anyone with an interest in the Nazis and Hitler, this film is essential viewing. It's amazing.

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Great film. Had it on dvd, got it for €10 in HMV a few years ago. DVD gone missing and price up to €30 or something like that.

Disappointed with the ending in I am Legend. Smith excellent though.
BTW it said the movie was 120mins long. In the cinema the programme started at 1.50 and was finished before 3.30.

Saw "We Own the Night" on Friday last expecting it to be just another cop thriller but it was actually really, really good. Well paced, intriguing and totally nerve-wracking at times. Should definately see it if you get the chance.

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What about "Gone Baby Gone" (same Mystic River storywriter and style) has it been released? Anyway it's well made. Very similar to Mystic River, set in the pits of Boston where the natives all seem to have a speech impediment, they try to talk without opening their mouth.

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Think I remember reading somewhere that the release of this was delayed (In Europe at least) because of the Madeline McCann incident - apparently the plot concerns a missing child.

BTW - Mystic River is an excellent film, and an even better book. Denis Lehane is the author (He also scripts some episodes of The Wire - which I've resolved to mention on here at every possible opportunity ;)

The Village was on the box last night. One of my all-time favourites.
I thought M.Night Shyamalan would never make another classic before that.

This thread has slightly lost the plot as it was originally intended for unfamous films.

I'd favour a forum as we've a music one already.
Could have a thread each on the new big releases and one on what's on the box.
Or we could merge the music one and have a music, film, tv and gaming forum.
Entertainment forum, nah?

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The Village was on the box last night. One of my all-time favourites.
I thought M.Night Shyamalan would never make another classic before that.

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I always though that was universally accepted as being utter crap? Possibly the worst ending to a film ever. One of the few films I ever considered walking out of, the others including Jeepers Creepers 2 and The Grudge. I have issues with crap horror.

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Originally Posted by passinginterest

I always though that was universally accepted as being utter crap?

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It got a bad reception off the critics and a quick google returns the same. Personally, I always give no credence to that though.
Everyone I talked to in person said good things about the village.

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Possibly the worst ending to a film ever.

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I think not.

Woefully predictable though. Not a good film by any stretch of the imagination.

I enjoyed it , didnt predict the ending , wouldnt say it was fantastic but a good yarn well acted nonetheless

I enjoyed it (went to see it at cinema). I have to admit one scene made me jump (camera spins round really fast if I remember quickly and someone is just standing there) and the missus has took mick out of me ever since. The guy who jumped at a 12 certificate!!!!

Has anybody seen M Night's last film? The bad reviews put me right off from seeing it - something to do with a mermaid I think.

The scene where Pheonix gets stabbed is very clever.

Lady in the Water was a bit cack alright.

No country for old men is out in the cinema next week..cant remember looking forward to seeing a film as much in a long time.If anyone sees it first it would be interesting to read your thoughts.

Watched Black Hawk Down last night for the first time in ages, Had forgotten how good it was, none of the usually GO USA trash that you normally get in modern war films

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No country for old men is out in the cinema next week..cant remember looking forward to seeing a film as much in a long time.If anyone sees it first it would be interesting to read your thoughts.

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I have seen it, then I had another look at it.
After 10 minutes you´ll wonder why everything is so quiet in the film :)
I don´t really enjoy such films but it catches your attention.
I looked at it as more as a study of an evil psychopath in the absence of the usual cinematic tricks used to create suspense or fear and a sherrif trying to come to terms with the existance/ever presence of cold evil in the society.
Some welcome deadpan funny moments.
The Texas accent is too well done. I didn´t understand the half of what Tommy Lee Jones was saying. I think I´ll have to download the the subtitles.
Overall worth the effort.

Saw Charlie Wilson's War yesterday, it's funny and dark at the same time. Dialogue is fast and had a bit of trouble understanding the Texan accent but other than that no complaints.

Went to the cinema in Bangkok on Christmas Eve and saw I Am Legend, made me jump a couple of times. Have yet to see the original that someone mentioned earlier in the thread, Omega Man with C.Heston?

Also went to see Mr. Woodcock with Billy Bob Thornton. Not sure if that's out here yet but I thought it was pretty good. Bit of simple slap stick humour and some funny one liners/future quotes to use. Susan Sarandon looks good in it for anyone who has a thing for older women.;)

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I have seen it, then I had another look at it.
After 10 minutes you´ll wonder why everything is so quiet in the film :)
I don´t really enjoy such films but it catches your attention.
I looked at it as more as a study of an evil psychopath in the absence of the usual cinematic tricks used to create suspense or fear and a sherrif trying to come to terms with the existance/ever presence of cold evil in the society.
Some welcome deadpan funny moments.
The Texas accent is too well done. I didn´t understand the half of what Tommy Lee Jones was saying. I think I´ll have to download the the subtitles.
Overall worth the effort.

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I watched this last nite. Wasnt too impressed. hard to feel any sympathy for any of the characters in it. wouldnt recommend it. didnt seem to have much of a point...as homer would say...it was just a bunch of stuff that happened.

Watched charlie wilsons war as well.. this was ok in a breezy lighthearted way. worth a look.

Also saw enchanted. steaming pile of horse ****.

Good Lordy.Shows how peoples taste is so different.Saw No Country for old men on Sat night and thought it was the Doggies cahoonies.Reminded me a lot of earlier Coen bros film Blood Simple, dark, brooding and funny.Can understand how a lot of people wont like it but its the best thing I have seen
in recent times.

what scenes were funny?:confused:

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The Village was on the box last night. One of my all-time favourites.
I thought M.Night Shyamalan would never make another classic before that.

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A truely shocking film,complete and utter rubbish id go as far as to say i hate it, terrible writting,acting,story no plot!! the twist came as no surprise because right from the start i thought it was set in modern times and they had taking to living this way.


Saw Pans Labyrinth for the 2nd time last night brilliant movie