spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
The acting never becomes nuanced, but yes, it improves as the characters hit their stride.
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ATOMIC SUPLEX
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OK I'm going in now for another try while I make dinner.
kittyP
Pluviophile
I think this acting is supposed to be like that.
It's supposed to be cheesy.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
I watched a couple more. Though not terrible, I'm just not invested enough in the story. The 'leave it' end of take it or leave it.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
It is a wonderful and heartwrenching film, but yes difficult to watch (abuse and domestic violence)
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Stateless.
Slightly clunky Australian illegal immigrant story.
It's watchable and illustrates how the system is stacked against the immigrants.
Slightly clunky Australian illegal immigrant story.
It's watchable and illustrates how the system is stacked against the immigrants.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Good Boys.
Solid enough. Worth it for the 'Foreigner' epilogue. Should have just ended there.
Solid enough. Worth it for the 'Foreigner' epilogue. Should have just ended there.
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Z Nation? You just have to take it with a huge pinch of salt and with tongue in cheek.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Aquaman
Wow, that is some seriously embarrassing shit. Only managed 15 minutes. I thought this was supposed to be the 'good' DC movie.
Wow, that is some seriously embarrassing shit. Only managed 15 minutes. I thought this was supposed to be the 'good' DC movie.
I did. I read this thread. I just don't think it's all that. Do you think I was not enjoying it because I thought it was supposed to be a gritty realistic drama?
Reno
The In Kraut
I watched all the Fear Street films and they were entertaining enough, though it really is a mini-series despite being promoted as three separate films. For something based on YA books this goes quite dark and gruesome and it actually makes you like the characters before they get killed off. I thought the middle film, taking place in 1978 and based on Friday the 13th-type slashers, was the best.
The last film gets a little too exposition heavy but it does provide a conclusion which makes sense. For anybody put off by the dodgy accents for something taking place in 1666, there is a good rationalisation for that. In the end it's about inequality and injustice and I quite liked the Sunnyville/Shadyside concept, which could have been explored even further. No great shakes but worth a watch if you like horror and you crave something other than zombies for a change.
The last film gets a little too exposition heavy but it does provide a conclusion which makes sense. For anybody put off by the dodgy accents for something taking place in 1666, there is a good rationalisation for that. In the end it's about inequality and injustice and I quite liked the Sunnyville/Shadyside concept, which could have been explored even further. No great shakes but worth a watch if you like horror and you crave something other than zombies for a change.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
I didn't get very far into the third before I got a bit bored. Maybe I'll come back later. Probably not. I didn't massively love the first two, but you are correct that the 70s one is the best.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Crash Pad
Got some bad reviews but I thought it was OK, mostly, if not all, because of Domhnall Gleeson's comedic performance. I didn't even recognise him until I looked him up. Probably would have been absolute shit without him.
Got some bad reviews but I thought it was OK, mostly, if not all, because of Domhnall Gleeson's comedic performance. I didn't even recognise him until I looked him up. Probably would have been absolute shit without him.
kittyP
Pluviophile
Ooh I love Domhnall Gleeson, I'll give it a look.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Aye, dreadful film tbf but Domnhall Gleeson is wonderful in it.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
I don't think it was a dreadful film at all, but only because of Gleeson. I'd like to see more of that character.
When I first started watching I assumed it was a vehicle for a stand up comedians persona that I just hadn't come across. .. . When I realised who it was and hat else I had seen him in I was quite surprised.
Elevated a quite full idea to an entertaining hour and a half. . .nice acting chops.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
Cockneys VS Zombies.
Decent enough.
It's biggest problem is that there are just too many zombie shows and films, and being compared to Shawn of the Dead.
Decent enough.
It's biggest problem is that there are just too many zombie shows and films, and being compared to Shawn of the Dead.
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
We watched “22 July” last night, on the anniversary of the event. Shit what a grim movie, even though they tried to dress it up in a wrapper of positivity about how hate will never triumph. I know this is a recommendations thread, but only watch this one if you can take the fact the killings they show really happened and if you can tolerate the sight of the killer trying to justify himself in court.
Might be popular among nazi sympathisers I suppose, I can’t see how anyone else is going to enjoy it. Sorry for taking the thread off topic
Might be popular among nazi sympathisers I suppose, I can’t see how anyone else is going to enjoy it. Sorry for taking the thread off topic
Reno
The In Kraut
Did you expect a musical comedy ? Not all films are made to be enjoyed. I have my own problems with this type of film, but the reasoning that it was made because it would be enjoyed by Nazi sympathisers is weird.We watched “22 July” last night, on the anniversary of the event. Shit what a grim movie, even though they tried to dress it up in a wrapper of positivity about how hate will never triumph. I know this is a recommendations thread, but only watch this one if you can take the fact the killings they show really happened and if you can tolerate the sight of the killer trying to justify himself in court.
Might be popular among nazi sympathisers I suppose, I can’t see how anyone else is going to enjoy it. Sorry for taking the thread off topic
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MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
I didn’t say it was made to be enjoyed by nazi sympathisers. I’m sure the movie was funded on the promise of promoting the anti-hate, positive message that runs right through it. What I am saying is it’s a difficult watch and people should be prepared for that.
Reno
The In Kraut
I only saw the Norwegian film Utøya: July 22, which also dramatises the massacre and which for me at least, didn't work at all. They decided not to show Breivik, the intention being to not give him the attention he clearly craves. That made it feel like a generic horror film, with just a shadowy figure in the far distance. It also was shot in one take, a show-off gimmick that drew attention to itself. I assume the Greengrass film is better but haven't got round to it yet. One drama on the subject matter was enough for me at the time.
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Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
For what it was, I quite enjoyed the new Masters of the Universe series 
Quite the cast of voice actors they've assembled too, although Hamill's Skeletor does seem to be really rather similar to his (iconic) Joker 
Bit irritating it's only 5 eps, though wasn't aware going in and the abrupt lack of any more episodes was a bit jarring! Apparently more due later this year.
Quite the cast of voice actors they've assembled too, although Hamill's Skeletor does seem to be really rather similar to his (iconic) Joker Bit irritating it's only 5 eps, though
wasn't aware going in and the abrupt lack of any more episodes was a bit jarring! Apparently more due later this year.
spanglechick
High Empress of Dressing Up
Late to the table but Norsemen is mostly good fun. Somewhat diminishing returns, mind.
Also very much worth watching is “On Being a God in Central Florida” - a very nearly excellent single-season comedy drama which could have been spectacular in six episodes instead of the ten or so it actually had. Amazing performances. Some sharp writind… just lacking a sense of direction.
Also very much worth watching is “On Being a God in Central Florida” - a very nearly excellent single-season comedy drama which could have been spectacular in six episodes instead of the ten or so it actually had. Amazing performances. Some sharp writind… just lacking a sense of direction.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
lazythursday
Averagely-Known Member
Yes, very much the best thing I've watched in the last few months - but we kept thinking we must be on the last episode only for it to drag the story out a bit longer. Still excellent though, and quite unique, I can't think of much else I've watched that's similar. Reminded me a bit of the under-rated / underwatched HBO comedy Enlightened.
kittyP
Pluviophile
Any votes for The Deceived ? I've just finished it and I must say I thought it was marvellous, the whole ghostly atmosphere, the plot, the landscapes, thoroughly splendid
I can't remember if I have seen it or not.
It was previously on Channel 5. Although I don't normally watch C5 stuff as there catch up site is not great.
There seems to be a lot of "student falls for lecturer" stuff that's been on UK TV over the past few years.
kittyP
Pluviophile
I started it but it doesn't appear to have subtitles
No it doesn't
That is very very unusual for Netflix
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