What film did you watch last night?

[Judgeneo]

Haven't posted here for ages! Here are a bunch I watched recently

Solaris (2002) - 5/10

Apparently the Tarkovsky version is better, maybe I'll watch that one day

Starship Troopers (1997) - 8.5/10

Great fun start to finish, surprisingly good effects, would watch again

One cut of the dead (2017) - 4/10

Would have been a good low budget zombie flick if it was just the first half of the film, as a short. But the second half was just awful.

Promare (2017) - 7/10

Excellent animation, lots of fun, would work well as a family watch

The Manchurian Candidate (1962) - 9/10

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. great acting, tight script, excellently shot. Hard to find fault

The Hill (1965) - 8/10

Watched this with zero knowledge or expectations, came away very impressed. Great performances all around, especially Sean Connery and Harry Andrews. Really bought the idea that these were military personnel and not just actors

 

[AndyCr15]

Would recommend Harsh Times, Training Day and Street Kings on the back of this if you haven't seen them.

Watched Harsh Times last night. A pretty solid 7/10 from me. Wanders a little aimlessly in some ways, but tells an interesting story quite well.

 

[smokedog]

One cut of the dead (2017) - 4/10

Would have been a good low budget zombie flick if it was just the first half of the film, as a short. But the second half was just awful.

Interesting you say that, the first 30 mins was pretty bad for me. Switched it off initially and had to watch it in 2 sittings. Synopsis is misleading, it's not a zombie movie but a comedy about film making which only gets interesting after the first act for me

 

[Converge]

Solo (Star Wars) - 6.5/10

I don’t see what all the fuss was about, it’s not that bad. I’d say it’s better than the new trilogy but not as good as Rogue One. I didn’t really think of the main guy as Han as he wasn’t particularly great, but I liked Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover and Chewie at least!

 

[Shamikebab]

I think Solo was the best of the 'new' star wars films. Rogue One was very overrated.

 

[Nitefly]

Solo (Star Wars) - 6.5/10

I don’t see what all the fuss was about, it’s not that bad. I’d say it’s better than the new trilogy but not as good as Rogue One. I didn’t really think of the main guy as Han as he wasn’t particularly great, but I liked Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover and Chewie at least!

Yeah it wasn’t that bad other than the insufferable robot.

 

[Nitefly]

I think Solo was the best of the 'new' star wars films. Rogue One was very overrated.

I think with RO people just look it because it’s ‘a darker part of the lore’ but otherwise in all other ways that I’d usually judge a film I think it’s lacking and I’d agree.

 

[nands]

Pineapple Express - good fun!

 

[Converge]

Yeah it wasn’t that bad other than the insufferable robot.

Yeah I like Phoebe Waller Bridge, but what were they thinking. It even looked stupid with its ungainly legs let alone jamming in some ridiculous droid rights nonsense and Lando being in love with it... just weird.

 

[TurtleTwo]

I think Solo was the best of the 'new' star wars films. Rogue One was very overrated.

Rogue One was better imo, that Vader scene

 

[Shamikebab]

Rogue One was better imo, that Vader scene

Yeah that was good, but that was like 1% of the film. The characters were all forgettable apart from the droid. I only remember Andor now because they've named a TV show after him.

The nostalgia bits at the end were great, everything else was pretty bland.

 

[TurtleTwo]

Yeah that was good, but that was like 1% of the film. The characters were all forgettable apart from the droid. I only remember Andor now because they've named a TV show after him.

The nostalgia bits at the end were great, everything else was pretty bland.

The CGI for Tarkin was well done I thought as well, seen a lot worse.

 

[checjb]

Rogue One is overrated, IMO. The Vader scene is amazing, Galen's sabotage of DS1 is cool and the battle of Scarif looks great. The rest is weak though. Jyn is particular is just so dull. She is a totally personality vacuum. It shows you something when both the leads (Jyn and Andor) are totally overshadowed by...well, everyone else. The two warrior monks, K2SO and even some of the aliens who just pass through for the odd scene.

 

[Merlin5]

La La Land 10/10

Finally got around to seeing it before it expired on iplayer. Just fantastic. I watched it twice through. I'm in love with Emma Stone. Beautiful woman, best smile ever and exceptional actress. And Ryan Gosling was the perfect male leading role and a really talented pianist.

 

[krooton]

Infinity War and Endgame back to back in 4k goodness.

IW is still bloody fantastic and gave me goosebumps multiple times, and whilst Endgame is the weaker of the 2, the hammer and portal scenes are still epic.

 

[Tek81]

Drive - I'd never have watched this had it not been for an article I read about how badly the film had been misrepresented during its promotion. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended. 8/10.

 

[cheesyboy]

Drive - I'd never have watched this had it not been for an article I read about how badly the film had been misrepresented during its promotion. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended. 8/10.

I watched Drive a couple of years ago having never even heard of it - just picked it out fairly randomly on Prime IIRC. Excellent isn't it?

I do like a good Neo Noir.

 

[Marky]

Life - 7/10

Similar to Alien - Really enjoyed this one

 

[leemk]

Shadow in the cloud 3/10 for sheer WTF is going on , its got hit girl and a B17 in it couldnt work out the the story though.

 

[Punt]

Synchronic - 6/10

I quite liked the concept but it wasn't explored anywhere near enough. It felt like it was trying to be a lot cleverer than it was.

I generally dislike Anthony Mackie, but he was ok in this.