Paid Members Accident Prone Posted September 8, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2020 No Country For Old Men I was really enjoying this. Had the subtitles on and everything to let every little word sink in properly. Then the last 15 minutes comes into play and takes a piss all over it. I actually let out a confused "What the fuck?!" when the credits started rolling as I was so disappointed. Brilliant performances. Awful ending. 7/10. Sorry lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted September 8, 2020 Awards Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Accident Prone said: . Edit: no idea how my post was created. Nothing to see here. Edited September 8, 2020 by Onyx2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Danger Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Accident Prone said: No Country For Old Men I was really enjoying this. Had the subtitles on and everything to let every little word sink in properly. Then the last 15 minutes comes into play and takes a piss all over it. I actually let out a confused "What the fuck?!" when the credits started rolling as I was so disappointed. Brilliant performances. Awful ending. 7/10. Sorry lads. Was my initial impression but once you know the ending and the anticipation of a Wresltlemania Main Event showdown isn’t there it holds up much better on rewatches. The ending that is, the rest is always fantastic. I get the point of the ending being that way but when you don’t know it’s coming it is a gut punch.  Does Tommy Lee Jones need more recognition as a great actor? You never really hear his name getting bandied about much these days but he’s always been great, which reminds me I need to see The Fugitive as for some reason I’ve never seen it but have see U.S Marshall’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_gordo Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Mr_Danger said: Does Tommy Lee Jones need more recognition as a great actor? You never really hear his name getting bandied about much these days but he’s always been great, which reminds me I need to see The Fugitive as for some reason I’ve never seen it but have see U.S Marshall’s. The Fugitive is fantastic. I last watched it only a few months ago and I think I'm ready to watch it again. Edited September 8, 2020 by cobra_gordo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SuperBacon Posted September 8, 2020 Members Share Posted September 8, 2020 32 minutes ago, Mr_Danger said: Does Tommy Lee Jones need more recognition as a great actor? You never really hear his name getting bandied about much these days but he’s always been great, which reminds me I need to see The Fugitive as for some reason I’ve never seen it but have see U.S Marshall’s. Absolutely. He also has one of the most fascinating faces of all time. The Fugitive is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted September 8, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Accident Prone said: No Country For Old Men I was really enjoying this. Had the subtitles on and everything to let every little word sink in properly. Then the last 15 minutes comes into play and takes a piss all over it. I actually let out a confused "What the fuck?!" when the credits started rolling as I was so disappointed. Brilliant performances. Awful ending. 7/10. Sorry lads. A common reaction but the ending (or lack of one) is pretty much the whole point of the story. I disliked it too on my first viewing but on further viewings I absolutely love it and a big final showdown would have been shite. I adore this film (and book and anything written by Cormac McCarthy). Edited September 8, 2020 by LaGoosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_gordo Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 So after get excited by all The Fugitive chat I sat and watched it this afternoon for the 20th time. What an absolute corker of a film. The pacing is fantastic, TLJ and Ford are brilliant, Joey Pants is his usual amazing self. May have to watch the less-good-but-still-watchable US Marshalls and Double Jeopardy over the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted September 8, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) I'm Thinking of Ending Things (Netflix) Charlie Kaufman did another film about people not being in control of their mind or something and I don't care. Striking Distance (nefarious means) I almost fancied Sarah Jessica Parker in this but despite that, it's not as bad as its reputation suggests. The cast is fantastic too. Boiling Point (1993) (YouTube) Complete shite. Dennis Hopper plays a redhead but he looks blonde. That's about it. Edited September 8, 2020 by Devon Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted September 9, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 hours ago, LaGoosh said: A common reaction but the ending (or lack of one) is pretty much the whole point of the story. I disliked it too on my first viewing but on further viewings I absolutely love it and a big final showdown would have been shite. I adore this film (and book and anything written by Cormac McCarthy). I'll give it a few weeks and I'll have another go then. This is definitely something I would've analysed thoroughly and bored everyone to death with back in my film snob early 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members waters44 Posted September 9, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted September 9, 2020 I’ve got to pick my daughter up from school at 12, just enough time to squeeze this in  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I only saw The Fugitive for the first time a month or so ago when I watched it on Netflix, but I remember it being out and being absolutely massive at the time. Great film, but Tommy Lee Jones really was fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted September 9, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted September 9, 2020 Make Up (cinema) It seems I was really fortunate to catch this as it appears to be showing almost nowhere aside from HOME in Manchester. A really good psychological drama from first time feature director Claire Oakley, this will surprise almost everyone who sees it. Excellent. Gunmen (YouTube) Christopher Lambert and Mario van Peebles buddy action film with Patrick Stewart in a wheelchair with a cockney accent and Denis Leary with one of his number of 90s villain roles. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted September 11, 2020 Paid Members Share Posted September 11, 2020 The Babysitter: Killer Queen (Netflix) Not a patch on the surprisingly good original but still decent fun. Terrible ending but there are enough laughs knocking about, especially from Robbie Amell. Fled (Netflix) Needed a bit more comedy and a lot more Robert John Burke (love that guy) to work better but it's still alright for a Defiant Ones knock-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SuperBacon Posted September 12, 2020 Members Share Posted September 12, 2020 Cuties This film about a young Senegalese girl, and her attempts at fitting in with a group of young girls who dance, has caused a massive shitstorm and seen members of Congress attempt to shut down Netflix for peddling 'child pornography'. Erm, no. There is no denying that the girls, supposedly around 11 years old, are overtly sexual in their dance routines and actions, and the film does make you uncomfortable sometimes, but that is because it brilliantly showcases just how young people can be forced to grow up before their childhood has had time to happen, and the intense pressures they, especially girls, find themselves facing. I'd rather listen to the director explain exactly what she intended, than some fucking NRA spokesman or some Breitbart weirdo who doesn't understand what she's saying. The girls are all fantastic, especially Fathia Youssof in the lead, and asks interesting questions on society. Two Weeks Notice I mean, it was on and I watched it, but I couldn't tell you anything about it. David Haig popping up was very weird. Midnight Run Find someone who loves you as much as Jack Walsh loves smoking. 11/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Milano Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Just now, SuperBacon said: Midnight Run Find someone who loves you as much as Jack Walsh loves smoking. 11/10. "I'm Alonzo Moseley!" One of the best recommendations I've ever got from the UKFF. Â Would never have known about this film, let alone watched it if it wasn't for the board, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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