Just remember what ol' Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ol' storm right square in the eye and he says, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it."
Film The Redcafe Movie review thread
- Thread starter golden_blunder
- Start date
-
In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
It Follows:
I was interested by the premise, but it wasn't scary or even creepy. It was just a bit angsty and quite dull. The best thing about the film was seeing the run-down areas of Detroit.
I was interested by the premise, but it wasn't scary or even creepy. It was just a bit angsty and quite dull. The best thing about the film was seeing the run-down areas of Detroit.
Is there a decent torrent out for this now?
I wouldn't know about such things.
I'm relieved. The Weinstein Company lives to fight another day. link please geez
I don't know if I'd want The Rock too close to anything to do with the Chinese, to be honest.
And Bill, you're crazy, It Follows is the business.
And Bill, you're crazy, It Follows is the business.
Noooooooooooo , just leave it. It does not need a remake.The Rock to star in Big Trouble in Little China remake.
Heads will roll for this.
Spy movie:
Exceeded my expectations by a mile. Thought the trailer was a bit meh, but the movie is a great laugh. Actually it's the best comedy I've watched in years.
Exceeded my expectations by a mile. Thought the trailer was a bit meh, but the movie is a great laugh. Actually it's the best comedy I've watched in years.
Yeah I enjoyed it too. Bodes well for Feig's Ghostbusters.
Finally got down to seeing some classics
Good Will Hunting - Moving and heart warming. The way they build the relationship between Damon and Williams was fabulous to watch. Great performance by Williams and Damon and Affleck. Each relationship between characters has been narrated so beautifully.
Rain Man - Tom Cruise was Tom Cruise. Nothing special. But loved Hoffman's performance. Another touching storyline that moves your heart without the usual emotional melodrama.
Also saw
Chef - Absolutely loved the movie! Dare you to watch it on an empty stomach. Makes you want to eat and if you are into cooking, create a dish of your own from scratch. Good no-nonsense fun watch.
The Loft - Great storyline with a decent starcast. Good twist at the end and the narration kept me gripped till the end. Surprised the movie did not get enough credit.
Top Five - For most part felt like a self publicised movie for Chris Rock with loads of stand up one-liners and jokes. But still comes together very well and is a decent watch
Good Will Hunting - Moving and heart warming. The way they build the relationship between Damon and Williams was fabulous to watch. Great performance by Williams and Damon and Affleck. Each relationship between characters has been narrated so beautifully.
Rain Man - Tom Cruise was Tom Cruise. Nothing special. But loved Hoffman's performance. Another touching storyline that moves your heart without the usual emotional melodrama.
Also saw
Chef - Absolutely loved the movie! Dare you to watch it on an empty stomach. Makes you want to eat and if you are into cooking, create a dish of your own from scratch. Good no-nonsense fun watch.
The Loft - Great storyline with a decent starcast. Good twist at the end and the narration kept me gripped till the end. Surprised the movie did not get enough credit.
Top Five - For most part felt like a self publicised movie for Chris Rock with loads of stand up one-liners and jokes. But still comes together very well and is a decent watch
Timbuktu, absolutely brilliant film about the effects of militant Islam (Ansar Dine) on the people of northern Mali.
Insidious 3
Leigh Wannell takes over from James Wan and steps into the directors seat for the third instalment of the Insidious series. Initially I had my doubts as Whannell is a great writer but I was worried if he could translate his talents into the directors chair but he did a great job. The film had some really eerie bits and the jump scare stunts worked a treat, one bit even got me to nearly spill my coke, it came from absolutely nowhere. However, the storyline is quite generic and it missed the Warren family from the first two films (this one is a prequel). It was a good film on it's own right but not as good as the first one and probably a little worse than the second. I still enjoyed it a lot but I am slightly biased as I love horror films 7/10
Preservation
Two brothers and one of their wives go camping in the woods and then are terrorized by three masked youths. Steaming pile of shit. The film thinks it's being clever, knotting in the plot of humans acting like animals when put in certain situations but some IDIOTIC moments from the characters really made me hate the film. It was only 90 mins but felt like 2 hours 3/10
Leigh Wannell takes over from James Wan and steps into the directors seat for the third instalment of the Insidious series. Initially I had my doubts as Whannell is a great writer but I was worried if he could translate his talents into the directors chair but he did a great job. The film had some really eerie bits and the jump scare stunts worked a treat, one bit even got me to nearly spill my coke, it came from absolutely nowhere. However, the storyline is quite generic and it missed the Warren family from the first two films (this one is a prequel). It was a good film on it's own right but not as good as the first one and probably a little worse than the second. I still enjoyed it a lot but I am slightly biased as I love horror films 7/10
Preservation
Two brothers and one of their wives go camping in the woods and then are terrorized by three masked youths. Steaming pile of shit. The film thinks it's being clever, knotting in the plot of humans acting like animals when put in certain situations but some IDIOTIC moments from the characters really made me hate the film. It was only 90 mins but felt like 2 hours 3/10
I've been watching a bunch of Blaxploitation films. Saw this trailer and it has me curious.
Ex Machskina was a pleasing watch, nothing groundbreaking but brooding and stylish. It kinda reminded me a little of two of my favourite films of the past few years, Under the Skin & The Skin I Live In.
Alicia btw. 
Is Ex Machskina the Swedish equivalent?
It Follows - This film is basically AIDS. Best thing about it was the synthesizer soundtrack. 5/10
The Signal - Good Sci-Fi that could have been great if it wasn't for the disappointing ending that you could see coming from miles away. 6.5/10
The Signal - Good Sci-Fi that could have been great if it wasn't for the disappointing ending that you could see coming from miles away. 6.5/10
Had to throw in 'skin'.
Angel Heart was pretty good but not the kind of film you want to be watching when you're having an anxious hungover.
I worked it out too late.
Agreed. It was an interesting premise but ultimately it wasn't scary/creepy/tense at all. The pool scene was a highlight.
Spy - Not too bad at all - though Miranda Hart does her very, very best to try and ruin it - the plot is fairly nonsensical (which I suppose makes sense in a spy spoof - not that this is that spoofy), but McCarthy is nowhere near as annoying as she has been in other films of late (especially when you have a direct comparison with Hart), Peter Serfeownenojiqjoqjeirnqonfiqiwqixcz has a fun turn, but it's all really about Statham, who has all the best lines and delivers them brilliantly.
I saw Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer. Thought it was really interesting, repulsive yet compulsive. Rooker is suprisingly great, seems a bit of a waste that his career has been built largely on supporting shlub roles.
I'm sure this is where Haneke got most of his ideas for the inferior Benny's Video and Funny Games. Also some of the brilliant Snowtown in there.
I'm sure this is where Haneke got most of his ideas for the inferior Benny's Video and Funny Games. Also some of the brilliant Snowtown in there.
Insidious 3 - scurry
It follows is excellent, one of the best horror flicks of these past few years.
Did you find it scary or creepy?
I just found it all a bit meh. Lots of angst, not much horror. It was nice to see run down Detroit though.
Quite atmospheric overall I'd say, because of the angst aspect you talk about. But I'm a sucker of these horror films where they try to capture that feeling of teenage angst (like All the boys love Mandy Lane), when it's well done I'll usually love it. A few moments frightened me, but it wasn't terrifying or anything. Just thought it was a well done film.
Yeah, also think it took some inspiration from Carpenter's Halloween, but yeah very 1980s. Thing is most folk expect S/FX to make them jump thesedays, It Follows won't appeal if that's what you're looking for in a horror.
Nah, Spoony, I don't need FX, or the recent trend of loud noises etc to make me tense. I love the old Halloween movie, the first 20 minutes of Scream and various old horror films.
I just didn't find it scary. I found the Babadook much more creepy/scary and that used the emotional turmoil of the characters to much greater effect (for me anyway) but it's all subjective etc.
I just didn't find it scary. I found the Babadook much more creepy/scary and that used the emotional turmoil of the characters to much greater effect (for me anyway) but it's all subjective etc.
I can't wait to see It Follows. Have it on the harddrive but it's being difficult to persuade the missus to watch it.
Didn't like Babadook or It Follows.
Best horror movie I ever saw was the TV adaptation of Stephen King's Salems Lot starring David Soul, it scared the bejaysus out of me.
Best horror movie I ever saw was the TV adaptation of Stephen King's Salems Lot starring David Soul, it scared the bejaysus out of me.
Mr Barlow was good, and I liked the flying boy at the window as a kid. It's aged terribly though, don't watch it again!
What We Do In The Shadows did an excellent take on Mr Barlow.
Oh my God Air Force One on French TV right now. Such a brilliant film. Love the exposition with Ford's character portrayed as a strong, ethical leader, done with such subtlety.
YupAlicia btw.
I fell asleep to the Ex Machina score earlier, such nice and discreet music
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night - Meh, pretty uneven. I liked some parts like the boy and girl stuff but mostly it was just a poorer version of Only Lover Left Alive which I didn't think was all that either. Cute, cute girl though.
Last edited:
The Rock to star in Big Trouble in Little China remake.
Heads will roll for this.
Heard about this..Hollywood is dead to me.