Movie review thread...
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@R-L I think it is meant to be, but doesnt show up on the NZ Netflix version...
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finally sat in front of The Highwaymen last night
You know what? I thought it was great. I really like Kevin Costner. And Woody Harrelson as well. It felt like a Western with cars for the majority of it. It's not fast paced by any stretch of the imagination, but that actually just helps to build tension. The "I'm too old for this shit" isn't over done, and in fact adds poignant moments.
It's beautifully shot. The sets and costumes are on point. And there were some clever decisions. Leaving Bonny & Clyde as the point of the story, but relegated to faceless killers was fucking clever. Dehumanised them as they deserved. The scene with Hamer and Henry Barrow is fucking amazing.
4 bullets to the face out of 5 nightly pisses
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@mariner4life said in Re: Movie review thread...:
finally sat in front of The Highwaymen last night
You know what? I thought it was great. I really like Kevin Costner. And Woody Harrelson as well. It felt like a Western with cars for the majority of it. It's not fast paced by any stretch of the imagination, but that actually just helps to build tension. The "I'm too old for this shit" isn't over done, and in fact adds poignant moments.
It's beautifully shot. The sets and costumes are on point. And there were some clever decisions. Leaving Bonny & Clyde as the point of the story, but relegated to faceless killers was fucking clever. Dehumanised them as they deserved. The scene with Hamer and Henry Barrow is fucking amazing.
4 bullets to the face out of 5 nightly pisses
Is it on Netflix?
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@Hooroo said in Re: Movie review thread...:
@mariner4life said in Re: Movie review thread...:
finally sat in front of The Highwaymen last night
You know what? I thought it was great. I really like Kevin Costner. And Woody Harrelson as well. It felt like a Western with cars for the majority of it. It's not fast paced by any stretch of the imagination, but that actually just helps to build tension. The "I'm too old for this shit" isn't over done, and in fact adds poignant moments.
It's beautifully shot. The sets and costumes are on point. And there were some clever decisions. Leaving Bonny & Clyde as the point of the story, but relegated to faceless killers was fucking clever. Dehumanised them as they deserved. The scene with Hamer and Henry Barrow is fucking amazing.
4 bullets to the face out of 5 nightly pisses
Is it on Netflix?
Yep, it's a made for Netflix film.
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You can argue about their definition of "mind-fuck".
As expected quite a few Christopher Nolan and David Fincher movies. And Kubrick films if you like him as a director.
From memory I've seen 55 of these over the years, some only once but others multiple times.
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@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
You can argue about their definition of "mind-fuck".
As expected quite a few Christopher Nolan and David Fincher movies. And Kubrick films if you like him as a director.
From memory I've seen 55 of these over the years, some only once but others multiple times.
Any clear favs on that list? Your top 5?
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@voodoo said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Any clear favs on that list? Your top 5?
It would depend on the genre and most of my favourites are well-known movies.
Crime/mystery/thriller - The Usual Suspects, Memento, Se7en, The Prestige
Sci-fi - The Matrix, Interstellar, Arrival
Comedy - Groundhog Day, The Truman Show, American PsychoIdentity, Split and The Game are underrated. James McAvoy is brilliant in Split.
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@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
@voodoo said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Any clear favs on that list? Your top 5?
It would depend on the genre and most of my favourites are well-known movies.
Crime/mystery/thriller - The Usual Suspects, Memento, Se7en, The Prestige
Sci-fi - The Matrix, Interstellar, Arrival
Comedy - Groundhog Day, The Truman Show, American PsychoIdentity, Split and The Game are underrated. James McAvoy is brilliant in Split.
Bugger, I've seen all of those - was hoping for a new gem
One I liked that's not really a mindfuck as much as a bit of a twist at the ending, was the Skeloton Key.
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@voodoo said in Re: Movie review thread...:
@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
You can argue about their definition of "mind-fuck".
As expected quite a few Christopher Nolan and David Fincher movies. And Kubrick films if you like him as a director.
From memory I've seen 55 of these over the years, some only once but others multiple times.
Any clear favs on that list? Your top 5?
The Prestige, A Clockwork Orange, the Illusionist, Shutter Island and American Psycho are all absolute bangers.
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@voodoo It's on google play movies and youtube.
Big Night - Movies on Google Play
In a restaurant run by two Italian immigrants, the tables sit empty despite the extraordinary talents of Primo the chef (Tony Shalhoub, "Monk") and the ambitious efforts of his brother Secondo (Stanley Tucci, The Devil Wears Prada). A celebrity night at their restaurant promises not only to turn...
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@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
You can argue about their definition of "mind-fuck".
As expected quite a few Christopher Nolan and David Fincher movies. And Kubrick films if you like him as a director.
From memory I've seen 55 of these over the years, some only once but others multiple times.
One of those few people have seen but should is Cube. Excellent movie for the budget.
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@antipodean said in Re: Movie review thread...:
@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
You can argue about their definition of "mind-fuck".
As expected quite a few Christopher Nolan and David Fincher movies. And Kubrick films if you like him as a director.
From memory I've seen 55 of these over the years, some only once but others multiple times.
One of those few people have seen but should is Cube. Excellent movie for the budget.
I loved Cube. So good
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@voodoo said in Re: Movie review thread...:
@Bovidae said in Re: Movie review thread...:
You can argue about their definition of "mind-fuck".
As expected quite a few Christopher Nolan and David Fincher movies. And Kubrick films if you like him as a director.
From memory I've seen 55 of these over the years, some only once but others multiple times.
Any clear favs on that list? Your top 5?
Don't watch Enemy. I mean, what the fuck is that ending?
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Meet The Parents.
Not quite a comedy classic for mine, but still pretty damn funny. Stiller is utterly brilliant, and although a lot of the jokes wouldn't last in todays PC world (male nurse etc) still some great Sunday evening watching.
3.5 painted cats out of 5 gaylord fockers.
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@MajorRage said in Re: Movie review thread...:
Meet The Parents.
Not quite a comedy classic for mine, but still pretty damn funny. Stiller is utterly brilliant, and although a lot of the jokes wouldn't last in todays PC world (male nurse etc) still some great Sunday evening watching.
3.5 painted cats out of 5 gaylord fockers.
I haaaate that movie
