moonsi til
worked it out now!
Saw 'Hacksaw Ridge', it was funny, cute, brutal, sad, brave. I laughed and cried and felt on the edge of my seat. And I have a new hero in Desmond Doss.
List the films you've seen at the cinema: 2017
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5t3IIa
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As funny as The Lego Movie?
Because I laughed every 1.3 minutes at that but Batman trailers are leaving me underwhelmed
moonsi til
worked it out now!
My partner and stepson went to see Batman Lego without me and I was all 'what even though you know how much I laughed during The Lego movie''. They said it wasn't as funny!
As funny as The Lego Movie?
Whether it's as funny as the first one or funnier I'm not sure; but the ending is much better in the latest film
Hacksaw Ridge
Brilliant: based on the true story of the bravery and faith of a conscientious objector. Funny as well; but later followed by battle scenes which are probably the most gory I've ever seen in a war movie. It's the type of film that demands to be seen on the big screen.
Brilliant: based on the true story of the bravery and faith of a conscientious objector. Funny as well; but later followed by battle scenes which are probably the most gory I've ever seen in a war movie. It's the type of film that demands to be seen on the big screen.
Steel Icarus
we move
Sing.
Utterly generic and predictable, and in no way less enjoyable for it. Lots of fun, great voice acting and animation, and loads of songs. Fab Sunday-out-with-the-kids movie.
Utterly generic and predictable, and in no way less enjoyable for it. Lots of fun, great voice acting and animation, and loads of songs. Fab Sunday-out-with-the-kids movie.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Lego Batman Movie
Pointless and lacking the spark of the first. At least the kids liked it
Pointless and lacking the spark of the first. At least the kids liked it
Star wars (Rogue One) Milton Keynes. December last year. Pffffttttt 
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
Going watching this tonight:
Hidden Figures
... about three black women who were key figures at NASA but written out of history. I'm only going as it's freebie off one of those preview sites, though it does look fascinating and important. Same time, while the reviews for it look good, one described it as a 'feelgood film', which rings alarm bells for me.
Hidden Figures
... about three black women who were key figures at NASA but written out of history. I'm only going as it's freebie off one of those preview sites, though it does look fascinating and important. Same time, while the reviews for it look good, one described it as a 'feelgood film', which rings alarm bells for me.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I want to see that - don't spoil it for me
Maharani
Just like Heaven
Lots!
This week I've seen:
T2- loved
Loving - was a nice, slow film. Cried a bit
Lion - really, really sad. I just cried from start to finish. Really beautiful film. Dev Patel was excellent as was the young boy. Take tissues.
Going to watch Toni Erdman tomorrow.
I'm making good use of my ritzy membership.
This week I've seen:
T2- loved
Loving - was a nice, slow film. Cried a bit
Lion - really, really sad. I just cried from start to finish. Really beautiful film. Dev Patel was excellent as was the young boy. Take tissues.
Going to watch Toni Erdman tomorrow.
I'm making good use of my ritzy membership.
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
[Note to self: work out how to use the spoiler code] 
redsquirrel
This Machine Kills Progressives
TBH I thought the trailer made it look absolute appalling, nauseatingly sentimental tosh. But as you say the reviews have been decent so it could just be the another case of shitty trailer.
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
Saw Lion this afternoon; such impressive performances in the 1st act from those gifted child actors...that speaks of very sensitive and careful direction...for me, they were all so utterly credible and engaging.
Dev Patel is good, but I thought some of the 2nd act musing was a little drawn out.
Overall; really good stuff for a 'weepie', and tackling some important and challenging themes, including the absolute poverty of many, at a time when that is needed more than ever.
Loving
It's 1958 and a couple gets married (out of state) in contradiction of Virginia's racial segregation law. The judge offers exile from Virginia state for 25 years or jail. Civil rights lawyers later appeal the case finally ending up in the Supreme court. Based on a true story. Don't expect fireworks, the film takes a subtle approach focusing on their family life. Quality acting.
It's 1958 and a couple gets married (out of state) in contradiction of Virginia's racial segregation law. The judge offers exile from Virginia state for 25 years or jail. Civil rights lawyers later appeal the case finally ending up in the Supreme court. Based on a true story. Don't expect fireworks, the film takes a subtle approach focusing on their family life. Quality acting.
Maharani
Just like Heaven
SPOILER ALERT.
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
"No, you're right. A case of sass, mathematical genius and persistence overcoming ingrained racism and all of the former racists eventually come round and apologise - all in the name of beating the Russians in space. There's also an explicit rejection of militant civil rights activism."
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
FFS!
If you think my little review of Loving spoils it for you then you're best off avoiding critic websites like Rotten Tomatoes or professional, individual film critic reviews.
And whatever you do, don't click on anything like this: Loving v. Virginia - Wikipedia
And whatever you do, don't click on anything like this: Loving v. Virginia - Wikipedia
And I do, until I've seen the film.
It'd be fair enough including your first sentence, for example, then giving your overall view of the film. But if you're going to include spoilers, use the spoiler code.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Fwiw, I didn't think the review was particularly spoilers
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I don't think there's anything wrong with sketching the basic premise of the film. and I personally don't think knowing about the plot matters much unless it's a whodunit or it has a big twist. A film about a historical event can't be really be spoilered, imo. I know the plot of Lion, for instance, and have a good idea how it might end, but that won't stop me enjoying it when I watch it (if it's any good, that is)
Wilf
Slouching towards Billingham
Well, people no doubt vary in terms of how much they are happy to know about a film before watching. Generally, I might go to a newspaper review to see if it's worth going, given that they are usually spoiler lite. I have even clicked on Wikipedia before when a film is based on real events or a book, just to check the film is really about the same thing - though reading the first couple of sentences but not the rest of the plot. But the bottom line (on here) is that it's best to err on the side of caution and use the spoiler thingy. Not having a go at Kesher, have a feeling I overstepped the mark on some film or other in the past.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
17th FebSo far in 2017
T2
Manchester by the sea
A monster calls
Lion
Most of those made me cry uncontrollably.
I haven't seen Arrival yet but they're showing an extended version at the cinema on Monday
I want to see Fences. When is it out, does anyone know?,
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