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Hungergames- Mockingjay part 1



Sometimes I wish I didn't have a daughter who wants company to see some pretty ordinary movies.....hello!!!!!

This one is no exception
 
Tisme said:
Hungergames- Mockingjay part 1



Sometimes I wish I didn't have a daughter who wants company to see some pretty ordinary movies.....hello!!!!!

This one is no exception
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Yeah, I think they have stretched the plot to make a two part thing out of it, unfortunately the main action will be in the second part, which has left this movie rather disappointing, the first to movies were good, but this instalment wasn't.
 
Coming back on a red-eye from Phuket to Perth I watched Austin Powers - Golden Member. It didn't seem like something I would enjoy, but as I cannot sleep on a plane, I gave it a try. Split my sides laughing and was probably viewed by nearby passengers as a bit strange, particularly as I couldn't contain my laughs in an almost silent plane (apart from the engine noise). Needless to say I enjoyed it immensely. Many thanks to Virgin Australia for the 4 bottles of red (miniature) that they gave me that helped shorten the trip.

Two other movies that I also watched on the flight that were also good: Last Vegas (a comedy) and November Man (Spy Thriller).

BTW, I decided to buy noise cancelling headphones prior to this trip. I bought the Bose Quiet Comfort 25. Absolutely amazing and just makes all listening much more enjoyable. They have a switch that allows you to turn on/off the noise cancelling function. The difference is just astounding.
 
bellenuit said:
BTW, I decided to buy noise cancelling headphones prior to this trip. I bought the Bose Quiet Comfort 25.
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I bought a Sennheiser HD202 headphone last week with the same thing in mind, especially now that i will be taking so many no frills flights...works a treat on the train as well and only 50 bucks.
 
Let's Be Cops


I laughed aloud which was worth the Tuesday admission. Old recipe, but enjoyable.
 
Exodus

Amusing watching the main actors engaging. Probably remember it, but it's not Gladiator. I liked the sociopathic persona of Ramses ... not phased by much.:)
 
Tisme said:
Exodus

Amusing watching the main actors engaging. Probably remember it, but it's not Gladiator. I liked the sociopathic persona of Ramses ... not phased by much.:)
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Yea I thought Rameses was good. True, a well made movie but it's not Gladiator. Seems incomplete and imbalanced and empty somehow... that and it doesn't have great lines like Gladiator. Noah was also a better movie.

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"What we do in life echoes in eternity."

"At my signal, unleash hell."

Maximus: [removes helmet and turns around to face Commodus] My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.
 
American Gangster last night.

Despite Russell Crowe being in it, pretty damn good. Denzel Washington a class act.

Life of Pi recently. Too slow in the first half, but once at sea it picked up. Gorgeous cinematography, one to see on the big screen.

The Hobbit recently. Yawn. Loved the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but this was step too far for me.
 
Modest said:
The Equalizer last night
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SPOILER ALERT: Links are to trailers.

Loved it so much. Slooow burn and then builds, just like the originals. My favourite bits:

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“I’ve done some bad things in my life. I promised someone that I love very much that I’d never go back to being that person. But for you, I’m gonna make an exception…” Just love that exact part with the close-up and lip quiver.

http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/exclusive-clip-featuring-denzel-washington-in-the-/350841


"16 seconds"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEXvw1txS3s
 
Got it into my head I might like to reconnect with James Spader, who I think was very enjoyable in Boston Legal with James T Crane-Kirk.

So I ordered three movies on Ebay last night that I can watch over a scotch and cigar during the xmas break:

. Stargate in 7.1 surround

. White Palace

. The Secretary
 
just watched the Boxtrolls. Brilliant movie. Has a dark edge to it, yet still good for children, but there's plenty in there for adults too. Plenty of famous British actors to round out the cast. 90 minutes of entertainment.

Definitely something to watch with your kids / grand kids. Certainly a good moral story.
 
Just had to sit through the latest 'Hunger Games' movie, I beg you, don't pay to watch it.

Do yourself a favour, if you have to watch it, rent it.:cry:
 
Saw The Water Diviner , with Russell Crowe, last night.

Not bad.
Does not stretch Crowes acting ability at all.
Plot is a bit wishy washy.
Sound track assaults the ears at times.
Definitely not a "you have to see that" movie.

I give it a 3.0 / 5 .
 
dutchie said:
Saw The Water Diviner , with Russell Crowe, last night.

Not bad.
Does not stretch Crowes acting ability at all.
Plot is a bit wishy washy.
Sound track assaults the ears at times.
Definitely not a "you have to see that" movie.

I give it a 3.0 / 5 .
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We saw it yesterday and liked it a lot. It's low key and matter-of-fact, as is Crowe's character, but what the character does is remarkable. I liked the way his relationships with the male Turkish characters develop; the widow's story needed to be either removed or expanded - The actor does a good job with what the script gives her, but it still felt tokenistic.

3.5 / 5
 
Tisme said:
Got it into my head I might like to reconnect with James Spader, who I think was very enjoyable in Boston Legal with James T Crane-Kirk.

So I ordered three movies on Ebay last night that I can watch over a scotch and cigar during the xmas break:

. Stargate in 7.1 surround

. White Palace

. The Secretary
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Just found out he's the voice of Ultron in Avengers 2.
He was great in the Practice.

2015 looks to be a great year at the movies...
 
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