recent film reviews ,,,,,,,, worth renting ????

trayhop123 · Post by **trayhop123** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:39 pm

although i have a virgin box with most of the sky movie channels , some nights its full of repeats ,,,, and generally fuck all on , and as i live opposite a blockbuster i rent alot of films also ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, which ironically makes me a twat , because by the time sky shows em , ive already seen em , ,,,,,,, hmmmm vicious circle :P

anyhow here's a few top titles imho , i wont give out too many plot details .

eden lake , top film ,,,,,, and so realistic , not far fetched attall,,,,,, obviously shot on a low budget with no actors of any note , but this somehow adds to the gritty realism . well worth a rent .

body of lies , brilliant terrorist film , staring russell crowe ad leo decaprio,,,, now this is big budget hollywood at its best , lots of real world locations , top supporting cast , believable story , top camera work , moody soundtrack , the works , ,,,,, if you have a decent set up ,(full hd tv , blu ray player , surround sound etc) you'll be blown away by the visuals sound etc .

the changeling ,,,,,, bit of a chick flick weepie , staring angelina jolie , but not only is it a brilliantly told true story , but also finally angelina shows she can actually act in a serious role , whereas normally relying on her pouting lips and admittedly good looks. theres none of that here , its set in 1920's america , and its brilliantly filmed to look like that era.. watch it , and be amazed that a story as shocking as this actually happened .

traitor , staring don cheedle of hotel rwanda fame , is another terrorist film , superbly filmed and acted ,,,,, honestly its difficult to chose between body of lies and this , so rent both.

quantum of solace , tough one to rate this , first of all you either like bond films or you dont , the underlying problem with this one though even though good , is that it feels like a bolt on extra , let me explain , its the shortest of all bond films at roughly 90mins or so, and is a continuation of casino royal , starting exactly where casino finished , so unless you have seen casino , it wont make much sense ,,,,,,, its basically one story ,,,,,, in two parts , and with a little editing of casinos overlong poker scenes , could of and should of been one complete film , still good big budget thrills ,,,,,, but you have to set aside 4hours and watch both together in one sitting .

rise of the foot soldier ,,,,,, a few months old this one and very very very squeamish , brutal to the extreme , but essential viewing , if you can stomach it. great film.

hellboy 2 ,,,,, not great , weak sequel to the fantastic original but ,,,,,,, if you have the set up , this will show you why you invested in blu ray and surround sound , awsome sound and visuals ,,,,, poor film story etc , so dont bother if your gonna watch it on bog standard dvd on your sister's 14inch portable .

tropic thunder , not fantastic , but simply essential viewing for the scenes with tom cruise , (no offence but uncanny mark pyne resemblance )

ones to avoid ,,,,, the mummy 3 , truly awful patronising kids crap , not a patch on the original . and as for journey to the centre of the earth ,,,,,,,,,, ffs somebody just take brendon frasier out and shoot him please ,,,,,,, and save a bullet for jason strathem , because death race is by far the worst film of the year.

sorry for the long opinionated post , but i was bored ,,,, ill fetch me cloak ,,,,,, lee

MrRed · Post by **MrRed** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:21 pm

Rise of the footsoldier is indeed a great film
I watched it with the missus
She had her hands over her eyes most of the time lol
But it is very violent

sir ratholer · Post by **sir ratholer** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:59 pm

Yeah agreed, absolutely immense film, read the book before I saw the film too - called Muscle by Carlton Leach.

Anyone got any other good gangster films worth watching??

gambogaz1 · Post by **gambogaz1** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:06 pm

Film of the year for me so far is Taken - Liam Neeson.
Thick as thieves - Antonio banderas & Morgan freeman quite a decent film.
Friday the 13 th - Avoid

Surprisingly good film that goes against my type of film award goes to

Keifer Sutherland - Mirrors

ma71lda · Post by **ma71lda** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:07 pm

This is the reason I fucked Sky Movies off along time ago - too many repeats and when they do premiere I already own the film.

You are spot on with Hellboy 2, its all style no substance and the original is one of, if not, the best comic book adaptation ever. Deffo in my top 10 fave movies list. Yep Rise of the Footsoldier is a good gritty movie, has anyone seen Cass? If so, is it worth the £8 HMV are selling it for?

As for QoS I'm glad you say watch Casino Royale before hand as I bought QoS on release day and am still yet to watch it! I've played QoS the game and apparantly that gives away a few spoilers, not to worry though.

I must admit I'd rather wait a couple of months and try and pick up my films cheap unless its something I've really been looking forward too. £5 for a rental is a waste of loolahs imo, I do believe Blockbusters are doing 3 for £10 at the moment which is a very good offer. Hell, theres a charity shop in my town which have been selling mint DVD's for a £1!! In the last couple of weeks the missus has picked up Man on Fire, Conan the Barbarion, Cobra, In Bruges, Red Sonja and Fargo.

Bargain, yaaaar!!

ma71lda · Post by **ma71lda** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:11 pm

Sir R, Brit flick gangster wise, why not try Essex Boys, The Crew and Going off Big Time?

Plus you have your Guy Ritchie films, most of Ray Winstones stuff is good too.

mr lugsy · Post by **mr lugsy** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:13 pm

the alternative ending on man on fire is worth the 3 quid i payed for the dvd.

taken was class ,as was footsoldier.

the recent liverpool gangster flick was watchable aswell.

i'm looking forward to 12 rounds with john cena the wolverine movie and anything with tony jaa , ffs tony get off your ass and knock a film together.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:19 pm

Ray Winstone don't do many bad uns, if any, Scum is worth a gander if you aint seen it, wheres ya tool?

mr lugsy · Post by **mr lugsy** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:21 pm

anybody rate green street 2?

i did'nt.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:24 pm

Dint rate the first un to be honest mate, some of it was ok but i found the one who played the Yank quite unbelievable.

Not seen the second one yet.

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:33 pm

Extreme Eddie wrote:Ray Winstone don't do many bad uns, if any, Scum is worth a gander if you aint seen it, wheres ya tool?

I'M THE DADDY NOW!

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betchrider · Post by **betchrider** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:35 pm

Scum top film!Cass is bollocks tbh and ive just got green st 2 so well see

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:37 pm

If you needed a further excuse to see it there it is, av that Banks you barstard!!!

6502 · Post by **6502** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 11:53 pm

RE green street 2 OMG what a waste of time - don't bother!

BTW Spinal Tap is on itv @ mo - classic!

trayhop123 · Post by **trayhop123** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:15 am

the brit gangster films are good ,,,,,,,,, but cant compare with goodfellows , casino , once upon a time in america ( fantastic haunting soundtrack too) .

and of course the godfather triligy cant be touched by anything . say what you like about part 3 , obviously not as good as 1 or 2 but i stil liked it and thought it tied up the overall story nicely .

as for the guy ritchie efforts ,,,,,,, lock stock and snatch are perfect .

then he went all weird with revolver , which was total shit .

now rock n roller ,,,,,, which is simply good ,,,,,, but cant hold a candle to snatch/stock.

theres another ray winstone film called to love honour and obey ,,,,,, all the characters use the actors real first names ,,,,,,,, so jude law is jude ,,,,, ray winstone is ray etc top film and brutal in parts .