exile Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Saw T2: definitely worth seeing. Was interesting how characters had matured (or not) in different ways. Was trying to remember how much of Porno was in it; it seemed to be set further on in years from the original (than Porno), so seemed to get into some new maybe darker territory beyond the books... There were some flashbacks, some neatly evoking the first film, but others, for me, too often too literally revisiting. But overall I think the characters so convincing in their skins that they may overwrite the earlier ones a little (we may tend to think of 'Begbie' now as that middle aged guy, and 'Diane' as.... etc.) - (such is life) - and that may or may not be a good, thing, depending how attached you are to the original. Ultimately, your twenties are probably going to be more thrilling than forties, so the first one will always have the edge. But as with life, it's good to still be there at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) thought t2 was just a tribute to the first film with the characters almost winking to the camera at times great soundtrack and excellent acting but the plot was thin worth seeing for nostalgic reasons (specially if you're from the capital) but then again just watch trainspotting 8/10 Edited January 29, 2017 by dan cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Pretty much agree with that, a bit too self-reverential at times. It's a really good film, but not a patch on the original. It actually made me want to read the original novel again, which is probably no bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Pool Q said: Pretty much agree with that, a bit too self-reverential at times. It's a really good film, but not a patch on the original. It actually made me want to read the original novel again, which is probably no bad thing. I thought for a moment you meant 'self-referential' but 'self-reverential' hits the spot perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 On 1/27/2017 at 5:18 PM, Boboblanko said: Stephen King apparently hated The Shining. I believe him and Kubrick fell out. Kubrick changed the script. King's book was used by Kubrick as a subliminal vehicle to cleverly document what he couldn't otherwise say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 On 24/01/2017 at 1:09 PM, Fugitive said: Films I've enjoyed in 2017 so far; The Accountant Hacksaw Ridge War Dogs Hidden Figures How was hacksaw ridge? Going to the poctures tomorrow so either that or T2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I watched Split yesterday and really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: I watched Split yesterday and really enjoyed it. Was it in two parts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 38 minutes ago, fringo said: Was it in two parts ? Maybe more. Have you seen unbreakable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, PASTA Mick said: Maybe more. Have you seen unbreakable? It was my poor attempt at humour - "split" in 2 parts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, fringo said: It was my poor attempt at humour - "split" in 2 parts..... I know but you were actually closer to being right than you'd have known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Just now, PASTA Mick said: I know but you were actually closer to being right than you'd have known. I've not seen the film and have no idea what's about. Might check it out though. I did watch Unbreakable a few years back. Was different and maybe worth checking out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 11 hours ago, hampden_loon2878 said: How was hacksaw ridge? Going to the poctures tomorrow so either that or T2 I didn't like it. Just found the battle scenes unrealistic. WW2 wasn't like Braveheart, the infantry did use tactics when attacking enemy positions. Charging headlong into machine guns, using a body like a shield. Purlese. Found Doss really unmilitary. He wants to be there, but he's slouching around talking to officers like they are his friend. Just wouldn't happen like that. That said, the guy was real, and won the Medal of Honour so Gibson bringing his story to the masses should be applauded. Watched T2 last night. Throughly enjoyed it. I'd go see that if it's a toss up. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugitive Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 16 hours ago, hampden_loon2878 said: How was hacksaw ridge? Going to the poctures tomorrow so either that or T2 It's really good. I watched it not knowing anything about it and thought it was amazing. Got Mrs Fugitive to watch it last week and she really enjoyed it too. All the more amazing for being true ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo `81 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 7 hours ago, Bristolhibby said: I didn't like it. Just found the battle scenes unrealistic. WW2 wasn't like Braveheart, the infantry did use tactics when attacking enemy positions. Charging headlong into machine guns, using a body like a shield. Purlese. Found Doss really unmilitary. He wants to be there, but he's slouching around talking to officers like they are his friend. Just wouldn't happen like that. That said, the guy was real, and won the Medal of Honour so Gibson bringing his story to the masses should be applauded. Watched T2 last night. Throughly enjoyed it. I'd go see that if it's a toss up. J Personally thought Hacksaw Ridge was the best film I've seen in a long time.... really enjoyed it All about opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Robbo `81 said: Personally thought Hacksaw Ridge was the best film I've seen in a long time.... really enjoyed it All about opinions If you want a War film/mini series that's as about as real as you can get, watch Babd of Brothers. For me that's the benchmark. Glad you enjoyed it. J Edit - hated The Hurt Locker and it won multiple oscars. Again a load of nonsense from a military perspective. A team of IOD technitions acting impulsively and tearing around Baghdad, not to mention getting into a firefight on their own in the middle of the desert. Again, watch the miniseries "Generation Kill", for some of the real deal 2003 Gulf War. J Edited January 31, 2017 by Bristolhibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo `81 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Bristolhibby said: If you want a War film/mini series that's as about as real as you can get, watch Babd of Brothers. For me that's the benchmark. Totally agree - Amazing Series .....The Concentration Camp episode was powerful Was disappointed with "Pacific" Tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 5 hours ago, Robbo `81 said: Totally agree - Amazing Series .....The Concentration Camp episode was powerful Was disappointed with "Pacific" Tho Third series coming soon. Was originally called Masters of the Air, now called The Mighty Eighth. Just watched Patriots' Day. Pretty good couple of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 saw T2 last night. really enjoyed it. a lot of harking back to the original in a nostalgic sort of way but done extremely well and the two movies knotted together very well by danny boyle. some very amusing bits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 59 minutes ago, ShedTA said: saw T2 last night. really enjoyed it. a lot of harking back to the original in a nostalgic sort of way but done extremely well and the two movies knotted together very well by danny boyle. some very amusing bits too. I enjoyed it. Had to change my PIN number after it mind you but I still enjoyed it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 18 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: I enjoyed it. Had to change my PIN number after it mind you but I still enjoyed it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 22 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: I enjoyed it. Had to change my PIN number after it mind you but I still enjoyed it!! to be fair I wouldn't have put you down as one of the Loyalist club types in the film! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, ShedTA said: to be fair I wouldn't have put you down as one of the Loyalist club types in the film! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartandon Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just back from Denial. Very good film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Watched fences tonight. Didn't know much about it apart from that denzel was in it and that it was getting touted for some acting nominations. One of those rare times where I didn't know what a film was about or how it was gonna pan out during it. Enjoyed it and I think that added to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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