Awards Moderator HarmonicGenerator Posted June 21, 2017 Awards Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, WyattSheepMask said: So what was the Scott Pilgrim incident then? Presumably the fact it was a bit/a lot of a flop commercially. I don't think it did well at the box office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 37 minutes ago, HarmonicGenerator said: Presumably the fact it was a bit/a lot of a flop commercially. I don't think it did well at the box office. Oh, I thought people were meaning there was some sort of studio meddling going on similar to what he experienced with Ant-Man. I don't think I've (knowingly) seen anything he's done since Hot Fuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I've watched a shitload recently and will have a proper post later, but a fresh one we've just finished would be Rock Dog with the kids. A fairly easy romp about a wannabe dog rock star striving to make the big time, but with some nice touches for the adults and a soundtrack which includes Radiohead and Foo Fighters among others. 3 rashers of Bacon out of 5Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BigJag Posted June 24, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 24, 2017 Wasn't that released on SKY and Cinema simultaneously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Nick Soapdish Posted June 24, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 24, 2017 11 hours ago, BigJag said: Wasn't that released on SKY and Cinema simultaneously? It was! But was released in the us last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted June 30, 2017 Author Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 Just got back from Baby Driver and my suspicions that it wouldn't be very good were well founded. What surprised me most of all was that it wasn't very funny at all. Plus, the name reveal is the worst moment in cinema since the (500) Days Of Summer name reveal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted June 30, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Devon Malcolm said: Just got back from Baby Driver and my suspicions that it wouldn't be very good were well founded. What surprised me most of all was that it wasn't very funny at all. Plus, the name reveal is the worst moment in cinema since the (500) Days Of Summer name reveal. Surprised to hear that tbh. It's been practically universally lauded, was looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted June 30, 2017 Author Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'm quite sure it has been but I thought it was an absolute mess. I really hate Jamie Foxx as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Nick Soapdish Posted June 30, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 52 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: Just got back from Baby Driver and my suspicions that it wouldn't be very good were well founded. What surprised me most of all was that it wasn't very funny at all. Plus, the name reveal is the worst moment in cinema since the (500) Days Of Summer name reveal. Strange that. It got plenty of laughs when I saw it (even the masks) What were your issues (other then it not being funny and Jamie Foxx). I mean not sure what you wanted, it wasn't supposed to be a flat out comedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted June 30, 2017 Author Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 The bit with the masks was the only funny bit i remember but that's sort of my point. I never said I expected it to be a straight comedy but for a film with this setup and tone, it shouldn't have been anywhere near as serious as it was. The romance was pure Nescafe Gold Blend material. The action was sporadic until it turns into a slasher film at the end. The car chases were really poorly done - I don't care what's going on inside the car, show me outside it! And then there's the character twist near the end which made no sense. As for the name reveal, jesus, why would anyone think that's a good idea. That's probably enough to be going on with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted June 30, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'm with D-Mal, I thought it fucking awful. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted June 30, 2017 Author Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 If you'd told me 7 or 8 years ago that Edgar Wright would direct an action comedy and get it so, so wrong I wouldn't have believed you for a second. A real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted June 30, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'm sticking to my memories of Spaced, brother. Nothing can sully them. Not even these over stylised pieces of gik like Scott Pilgrim and Baby Driver. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion tune is good though. But sure, I could listen to that driving me own Ford Focus and get more satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted June 30, 2017 Author Paid Members Share Posted June 30, 2017 Agreed. Plus it did remind me that we used to have a poster round here called Jon Tenta Blues Explosion, which is still the best internet username ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Late to the party as usual but I absolutely fucking loved John Wick. What an amazingly good film! Total enjoyment and I can't wait to watch the second instalment. Â Keanu was perfect and Swearengen and Lt Daniels were nice to see. Â Plus, and I'm sorry about this Dev, my girlfriend is a comic book fan and we are going to a party at fab cafe which encourages Fancy Dress, or Cosplay as nerds call it. Â She suggest that because I'm such a handsome bastard, I should grow a beard, pop on a suit and carry a small stuffed dog and a toy gun around for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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