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Films you've watched recently.

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Saw the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect yesterday (I was the only person in the cinema ,a first).Mark Kermode thought it was a tad "reverential".Obviously not a fan.
 
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The Keeper (currently available on iPlayer) Its the story of Bert Trautmann a German who was a POW and ended up playing for Manchester City.
 
Saw an excellent Spanish film Maixabel yesterday.Directed by Icíar Bollaín -(Paul Laverty-Ken Loach's ususual scriptwriter's wife).Based on a true story about the fallout from an ETA assination.Anyone who's seen or read the excellent Homeland (Patria) on Netfix recently will be familiar with the territory.Well worth watching when it eventually gets subtitled for a UK release,presumably next year.
 
Free Guy - On Disney Plus. Started of well, went a bit flat in the middle for a while but picked up and was well worth the watch by the end of the film. Ryan Reynolds shows he can act in a comedy as well as buying a Welsh Football Club. 7/10
 
The many saint's of Newark.If your a big Sopranos fan it's a good watch
 
Bexley Blue said:
Been making good use of the Cineworld Unlimited card since cinemas reopened in May. So far have seen:

1. Cruella - 5/10
Clever live-action origin story, with the cool backdrop of 1970s punk London and the fashion industry. Emmas Stone (sneering and disarmingly arrogant) and Thompson (ice cold) played their roles well. Story played out as an entertaining heist. Bit of lazy "pathos for the traditional villain" play by Disney, ala Maleficent. Last 45 mins or so dragged.

2. In The Heights - 7/10
Better than I expected. An inviting, feel-good piece of song and dance full of warmth. Loved the community feel of the Washington Heights Latin community in NYC, and appreciated the fact that underneath the song and dance, the film was quite socially-engaged and touched on subjects such as discrimination and the gentrification of the local area.

3. A Quiet Place 2 - 8/10
Obviously not as original as the first and influences from the likes of Jaws and Jurassic Park are more obvious, but great nerve-shredding and super tense stuff again. Both the first and the sequel induce this edge-of-your-seat feeling of dread. Sequel is an interesting mix of survival drama and a quest, which differentiates it nicely to the first film. The prelude scene is phenomenal.

4. Godzilla vs. Kong - 5/10
Not the film for you if you like character development! Just balls-out fun really. Great CGI effects.

5. Nobody - 7/10
Creative, toe-curlingly violent at times, and darkly funny. I liked this. Didn't know what I'd make of Bob Odenkirk in a bad *** role, but I dug it. Left me desperately wanting to know about his character's past, so I reckon there's a sequel opportunity there if Bob recovers from his health scare.

6. Fast & Furious 9 - 4/10
The balls-to-the-wall action keeps you interested enough to accept how increasingly OTT this franchise is getting, but I don't know how much more they can squeeze out of it. John Cena a good newcomer and Vin Diesel's acting and line delivery as wooden and cringe as ever.

7. Black Widow - 7/10
Enjoyable. Great action scenes, and character development was given a boost by the comedic family dynamic - David Harbor was hilarious and Florence Pugh was really likeable, bringing a bit of Vilanelle from "Killing Eve" into her performance. Glad we'll be seeing more of her in the MCU. Ray Winstone on the other hand was a bit cringe, and his attempt at a Russian accent is still giving me nightmares.

8. The Suicide Squad - 8/10
So much fun. I went in reticent given the previous Suicide Squad attempt, but this had me gripped and I was laughing and gasping in equal measure. For anybody who liked Guardians of the Galaxy, this is what James Gunn can do with the superhero genre outside Disney. Great music, brilliant action and gratuitous graphic violence, charming and funny performances.

9. Space Jam: A New Legacy - 3/10
Nice nostalgia trip for those of us who were kids when the first one came out, but little more. Some nice WB library crossover Easter eggs, and LeBron James can certainly act a lot better than Michael Jordan did, but I wouldn't go out of my way to watch again.

10. Jungle Cruise 7/10
Another enjoyable blockbuster, if a little predictable and formulaic in parts. Some standard Dwayne Johnson action stuff, but great chemistry between him, Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall. Loved some of the homages paid to the Disneyland attraction, which weren't missed by this Disneyland/Disney World keeno! Entertaining action sequences, a neat twist about two thirds of the way through, and some real "Indiana Jones" and "The Mummy" vibes.

11. Stillwater - 6/10
A thoughtful and suspenseful story, with some intelligent themes and a steadily-building pace. Carried by really strong performances from Matt Damon and Abigail Breslin. Was initially frustrated by what I felt was an inconclusive ending, but upon reflection decided that I liked the fact that there wasn't a formulaic and obvious 'happy ending' and that it was instead a 'take it on the chin but learn lessons and be positively changed by the experience' kind of ending.

12. Free Guy - 8/10
Came out of this one with a huge smile on my face. So much fun and so much heart. Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer had great chemistry, supporting characters were all likeable and Taika Waititi as a ridiculous villain was genius. CGI and action scenes were great and the film seemed to have so many influences - think a weird mash-up of "The Truman Show", "The Matrix" and "Ready Player One" meets "Grand Theft Auto" and "Fortnite".
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13. The Courier - 9/10
Went in with high hopes and wasn't disappointed. Surprisingly didn't know much about the story, considering I'm a Historian who loves his Cold War-era stuff, but it had me gripped. 1960s-era London and Moscow cinematography put a huge smile on my face. Felt myself at the edge of my seat and biting my fingernails as the main character's espionage work became more daring. Fantastic performance from Cumberbatch, especially towards the end where he really came into his own.

14. Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins - 6/10
Big, loud summer action movie that I didn't expect much from but ended up enjoying. It's a G.I Joe (and, in particular, Snake Eyes) origins story. I don't know much about G.I. Joe and haven't actually watched any of the other movies, so might have missed some references. It was fun with some good action, and some standard moral turmoil before the hero came good. Thought Henry Golding added some charisma to it too.

15. Candyman - 7/10
Really enjoyed this reboot/sequel. Great performance from Abdul-Mateen as his character spiralled into his tailspin. Thought it was quite a clever film really. Jordan Peele has stayed true to and respectful of the original but has really added his own undercurrent of BLM social commentary to it, and it works well despite being a bit heavy on the politics in places. Ends up being an interesting way of turning monster into anti-hero. Very stylishly-made film, which leaves a lot to the imagination by not being obvious orin-your-face with the blood and gore.

16. The Nest - 4/10
Plenty of moody atmosphere in the period setting, and it was well set-up with an early sense of foreboding......but it never really paid off for me. I suppose it's a cautionary tale in a way by showing the crumbling of a family unit, and makes good use of the shaky socio-economic picture in the UK in the mid-1980s. But felt like it missed the mark with the psychology, and I realised by halfway through that it wasn't really going anywhere.

17. Reminiscence - 2/10
I can't tell you how frustrated I was by this film. I saw the trailer and thought it had so much potential. Near-dystopian future setting, and a mix of sci-fi and moody noir thriller....bags of promise. But underneath atmosphere and great visuals, it badly missed the mark in my opinion. It felt like there were too many ideas, most of which weren't particularly original, and it tripped over them all. Add in too many flashback scenes and the feeling that the storyline was chasing its tail, and you get what ended up being a bit of a mess. The script didn't help either - came across as cheesy and contrived, and you know it's a bad script when it causes a decent actor like Hugh Jackman to come across as wooden.

18. The Night House - 7/10
Enjoyed this. An old-fashioned, atmospheric, jumpy supernatural horror which got more complex as it went along. Quite a clever premise with a psychological and philosophical edge. Plenty of genuinely tense and scary moments by a lake in upstate New York, and an impressive performance from Rebecca Hall who flits between despair/hysteria and single-minded determination and certainty with ease.

19. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - 8/10
Didn't know what to expect, but loved it. I don't know much about the story as, whilst I am deep in the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom, I've never really been into the comics. Visually impressive with really strong performances, especially from Tony Leung as Wenwu and from Simu Liu as Shang Chi. Perfect blend of an exciting origins storyline and some great characters and actors to introduce Shang Chi to the MCU, with the character development (some nice family drama) matching the awesome action/fight scenes. Had some Dr. Strange witchcraft vibes, so I'm sure that will link in, and made me excited for the upcoming next installment of the Spider-Man franchise.

20. James Bond: No Time To Die - 7/10
The film that it feels like we've been waiting for forever! In the end, a fitting finale for Daniel Craig's run as James Bond. Didn't quite hit the heights of Casino Royale or Skyfall, but was undeniably better than the disappointing Quantum of Solace and Spectre. Had the occasional cringey, cheesy Bond line or moment but nowhere near as many as in Spectre (which I cringed all the way through), and I suppose it has to retain some of that so that it still feels like Bond! The character is different these days, and certainly in this film - less sex and womanizing; plenty of self-doubt; and a much more human side to him. All felt a bit less sleek as well, although what should have been a pretty implausible plot ended up working well and the camera work for fight scenes and car chase scenes was dazzling. Loved the cameo from Ana de Armas too - badass! Will be very interested to see where they go next - looks like a reboot of sorts could be on the cards.


That's me up to 20 films since May with the Unlimited card, not too shabby!
 
Bexley Blue said:
13. The Courier - 9/10
Went in with high hopes and wasn't disappointed. Surprisingly didn't know much about the story, considering I'm a Historian who loves his Cold War-era stuff, but it had me gripped. 1960s-era London and Moscow cinematography put a huge smile on my face. Felt myself at the edge of my seat and biting my fingernails as the main character's espionage work became more daring. Fantastic performance from Cumberbatch, especially towards the end where he really came into his own.

14. Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins - 6/10
Big, loud summer action movie that I didn't expect much from but ended up enjoying. It's a G.I Joe (and, in particular, Snake Eyes) origins story. I don't know much about G.I. Joe and haven't actually watched any of the other movies, so might have missed some references. It was fun with some good action, and some standard moral turmoil before the hero came good. Thought Henry Golding added some charisma to it too.

15. Candyman - 7/10
Really enjoyed this reboot/sequel. Great performance from Abdul-Mateen as his character spiralled into his tailspin. Thought it was quite a clever film really. Jordan Peele has stayed true to and respectful of the original but has really added his own undercurrent of BLM social commentary to it, and it works well despite being a bit heavy on the politics in places. Ends up being an interesting way of turning monster into anti-hero. Very stylishly-made film, which leaves a lot to the imagination by not being obvious orin-your-face with the blood and gore.

16. The Nest - 4/10
Plenty of moody atmosphere in the period setting, and it was well set-up with an early sense of foreboding......but it never really paid off for me. I suppose it's a cautionary tale in a way by showing the crumbling of a family unit, and makes good use of the shaky socio-economic picture in the UK in the mid-1980s. But felt like it missed the mark with the psychology, and I realised by halfway through that it wasn't really going anywhere.

17. Reminiscence - 2/10
I can't tell you how frustrated I was by this film. I saw the trailer and thought it had so much potential. Near-dystopian future setting, and a mix of sci-fi and moody noir thriller....bags of promise. But underneath atmosphere and great visuals, it badly missed the mark in my opinion. It felt like there were too many ideas, most of which weren't particularly original, and it tripped over them all. Add in too many flashback scenes and the feeling that the storyline was chasing its tail, and you get what ended up being a bit of a mess. The script didn't help either - came across as cheesy and contrived, and you know it's a bad script when it causes a decent actor like Hugh Jackman to come across as wooden.

18. The Night House - 7/10
Enjoyed this. An old-fashioned, atmospheric, jumpy supernatural horror which got more complex as it went along. Quite a clever premise with a psychological and philosophical edge. Plenty of genuinely tense and scary moments by a lake in upstate New York, and an impressive performance from Rebecca Hall who flits between despair/hysteria and single-minded determination and certainty with ease.

19. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - 8/10
Didn't know what to expect, but loved it. I don't know much about the story as, whilst I am deep in the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom, I've never really been into the comics. Visually impressive with really strong performances, especially from Tony Leung as Wenwu and from Simu Liu as Shang Chi. Perfect blend of an exciting origins storyline and some great characters and actors to introduce Shang Chi to the MCU, with the character development (some nice family drama) matching the awesome action/fight scenes. Had some Dr. Strange witchcraft vibes, so I'm sure that will link in, and made me excited for the upcoming next installment of the Spider-Man franchise.

20. James Bond: No Time To Die - 7/10
The film that it feels like we've been waiting for forever! In the end, a fitting finale for Daniel Craig's run as James Bond. Didn't quite hit the heights of Casino Royale or Skyfall, but was undeniably better than the disappointing Quantum of Solace and Spectre. Had the occasional cringey, cheesy Bond line or moment but nowhere near as many as in Spectre (which I cringed all the way through), and I suppose it has to retain some of that so that it still feels like Bond! The character is different these days, and certainly in this film - less sex and womanizing; plenty of self-doubt; and a much more human side to him. All felt a bit less sleek as well, although what should have been a pretty implausible plot ended up working well and the camera work for fight scenes and car chase scenes was dazzling. Loved the cameo from Ana de Armas too - badass! Will be very interested to see where they go next - looks like a reboot of sorts could be on the cards.


That's me up to 20 films since May with the Unlimited card, not too shabby!
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Me and my partner have the unlimited cinema card and find it great value.We see about a film a week together and I usually see a couple month on my own so works out cheap
 
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