Quintus 5,399 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Sally Spectra said: WHD is loaded with too many modern Emmerichisms like bad CGI, dodgy blue/green screen work that looks unfinished, and lame characters. There's a raw simplicity in Universal Soldier that makes it superior. Is that the one with the 300 guy? I liked it for the reasons you mentioned. A perfectly bad but good movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, Quintus said: Is that the one with the 300 guy? I liked it for the reasons you mentioned. A perfectly bad but good movie. No, you're thinking of Olympus Has Fallen. I much preferred White House Down, which starred Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Hmm, I haven't seen that one then. Although I suspect they're mostly interchangeable, so I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 White House Down had a lighter, more fun tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Disco Stu said: The 1996 Summer movie season is one of my favorites of all time. There are a bunch of really good movies, but these 4 alone! Lots of good popcorn entertainment! Twister Mission: Impossible The Rock Independence Day Ahhh, The Rock ... back when Bay wasn't an asshat. Speaking of 90s actioners ... The Peacemaker - hadn't seen this Clooney 'n' Kidman number for 20 years. Pleasingly, it held up rather well ... pacy and tense, with lots of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 8 hours ago, Quintus said: Is that the one with the 300 guy? I liked it for the reasons you mentioned. A perfectly bad but good movie. Ah, you see, when I watched it, all I could think of was "Is this how the ID4 sequel is gonna look and feel?" -- my fears were confirmed. Edit: Oh shit, you're talking about OHS. Well WHD is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Are you looking forward to Devlin's mess of a new disaster film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, Koray Savas said: Are you looking forward to Devlin's mess of a new disaster film? I'll be interested at least to see how he fares as a director. He worked as 2nd unit director on ID4, and I've seen footage of him almost co-directing with Emmerich in old EPK footage. Geostorm looks like standard fare though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 When will ID4 three come out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Last I heard it's been put on hold indefinitely. There was some murmur about a TV series, but I doubt it'll happen. The second one was a fiscal failure in North America and a disappointment worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 You think if it had Will Smith it would have performed better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Maybe a bit, but I'd say the movie would have still stank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's as if ID42 doesn't even exist. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 27 minutes ago, Koray Savas said: You think if it had Will Smith it would have performed better? When has any film with Will Smith performed to expectations in recent years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, Quintus said: It's as if ID42 doesn't even exist. It's interesting you say that because all the more recent Universal Soldier movies have ignored the second one, which is no longer canon. The same could potentially be done if Fox wants to ever make a proper sequel to ID4. However I suspect they'd have to get past Emmerich first, who I speculate has the IP tied up with his production company (to avoid another Stargate SG-1), otherwise Fox would have moved much quicker on a sequel with or without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 25 minutes ago, Stefancos said: When has any film with Will Smith performed to expectations in recent years? Well Suicide Squad is the only blockbuster he has starred in since Men In Black 3, which performed extremely well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) - 6.5 / 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,340 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Yes, that one could have been better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Edge of Darkness Makes you want to buy a geiger counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Original or remake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 They've remade it already? It only came out in 2010! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That's the remake, you blithering idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Didn't know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,544 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The TV series of EDGE OF DARKNESS is magnificent. It was the first TV show that I saw, that had true cinematic sensibilities. It's a triumph, in every sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Cinematic? I'm guessing this wasnt BBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Mel Gibson one had the BBC logo at the beginning. I was wondering why when I watched it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Really? Cinematic? hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Anyhoo, anyone else recognise the Australian chick who played Mel's daughter? You can literally see more of her in the Aussie show Satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have the original series on DVD, it holds up. Superb thriller. Effective and morbid Eric Clapton soundtrack on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Michael Kamen actually, though Clapton performed on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,544 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Cinematic? I'm guessing this wasnt BBC? The way it was framed, lit, shot, edited, and scored all served to make it seem like a long feature-film had been cut into smaller parts. Apart from GOLDENEYE, it's Martin Campbell's greatest achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Michael Kamen actually, though Clapton performed on it. Have you seen it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's veeeeery slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Lol, I've watched Twin Peaks mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Searching For Bobby Fisher - 8 / 10 12 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Yes, that one could have been better. I mean it has a lot of imaginative scenes & visuals, but at least 20% of that film is a blatant product placement for Papa Johns and it's not handled very well either. Lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,837 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I kind of liked this one. Give me 80s (any genre), and sci-fi in particular, and I will most likely enjoy it! However, the thing that did a big impression on me (and in a negative way) was the Basil Poledouris score. I often felt it didn't fit the scenes it was composed for, at all! Especially action scenes! And I very rarely get this feeling that a score doesn't fit the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,340 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 33 minutes ago, filmmusic said: I kind of liked this one. Give me 80s (any genre), and sci-fi in particular, and I will most likely enjoy it! However, the thing that did a big impression on me (and in a negative way) was the Basil Poledouris score. I often felt it didn't fit the scenes it was composed for, at all! Especially action scenes! And I very rarely get this feeling that a score doesn't fit the film. I remember avoiding that movie like the plague. I mean, look at that poster! How could this be good?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,837 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I remember avoiding that movie like the plague. I mean, look at that poster! How could this be good?! The poster is very misleading regarding her clothes! I expected, she would be like this in the entire movie, but she wore that top for a few minutes, and it wasn't wide open like this! I Imagine the frustration of many who went to see the movie just for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 The only thing on that poster which is repellent to me is the hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Quintus said: The only thing on that poster which is repellent to me is the hair. Ginger hating cunt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,340 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Of course Quint thinks the poster oozes class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Why would a movie like that need a classy poster, Alex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Blood Father Exciting, Mad Mel thriller with almost the same premise as the last one I watched. There's only one issue I have with movies like this - how the hell can the goodies so successfully evade the psycho baddies, but they somehow manage to find them everywhere, every single time? Are they omnipotent? If only the police had the detective skills these maniacs have! Erin Moriarty, who plays Mel's daughter is a cheeky little thing. I hope she's in more good flicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Stefancos said: Why would a movie like that need a classy poster, Alex? Classy poster for a classy movie. I mean look at it, it looks better than Kubrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,340 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Stefancos said: Why would a movie like that need a classy poster, Alex? It doesn't it! But this one is way better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundlefly 2,385 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 The Russia House Intelligent, emotional, entertaining and complex. Spy thriller, political drama and love movie all at once - and it works! Brilliant! It's a joy to see Jerry Goldsmith scoring such an excellent movie, which is quite rare. His music was truly not wasted in that movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Nice scenery in The Russia House, but a frustratingly dull film. Goldsmith must have been pleased to be scoring a respectable drama for once after being typecast in so much trashy 80s whimsy cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 A Monster Calls My only regret is not having seen this until now. 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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