Films you've watched recently.

[MK Shrimper]

A United Kingdom - true story of Seretse and Ruth Khama, a black tribal chief and a white English woman who marry, much to the anger of both nations. Excellent film from Amma Asante. 9/10

 

[MK Shrimper]

Batman Lego Movie - I really don't get the fuss around the Lego movies. Yes, some good in jokes, but on the whole very average. There are far better kids films out there. 5/10

 

[banjo saviola]

Watched Ip Man 1,2 and 3 as I'm going through a martial arts phase just now. Really enjoyed the trilogy, a lot more 'real' than other martial arts films such as crouching tiger etc...

 

[Jedi Shrimper]

Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Splendid indie comedy from NZ starring Sam Neill and a great kid. 9/10

 

[Mad Cyril]

Watched Ip Man 1,2 and 3 as I'm going through a martial arts phase just now. Really enjoyed the trilogy, a lot more 'real' than other martial arts films such as crouching tiger etc...

American Ninja and Sakura Killers next?

 

[Napster]

Unfriended. Classy horror.

 

[banjo saviola]

American Ninja and Sakura Killers next?

If you recommend them, then yes.

 

[Mad Cyril]

If you recommend them, then yes.

If you like films where ninjas can tunnel underneath someone, jump out of the ground and do five somersaults then you will love Sakura Killers.

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There is something for everyone here.

 

[MK Shrimper]

T2 - nostagia central! Loved it, 9/10

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Saw I,Daniel Blake again earlier.Easily the best British film of 2016.

 

[MK Shrimper]

The Red Turtle - animated tale of a man stranded on a desert island whose attempts at escape are thwarted by a red turtle. Loved by critics but not a lot happens...very arthouse. 6/10

 

[Jedi Shrimper]

Arrival. Wow. 9/10

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Dug out Scorsese's Mean Streets to watch again last night.
Seemed appropriate somehow.

 

[Jedi Shrimper]

Wonder Woman. Even as a defender of BvS I was more than a little nervous going into this, despite all the positive reviews. I need not have worried, the best DC cinematic universe. A much lighter colour palette, more levity (in the first half only), epic action and a really powerful message regarding the futility of war that felt very topical. Gal Godot was very good, but Chris Pine was the heart & soul of the movie. I had a few little niggles but they would mostly be spoilers, except to say I thought the opening act was about 5 minutes too long, but nothing that spoilt the movie. If you're DC, give Patty Jenkins all your movies, and when you're editing Justice League you make WW the centre of it. 9/10

EDIT: Had no idea Ewan Bremner was in it. :smile:

 

[MK Shrimper]

My Life as a Zucchini - stop motion animated short about a kid whose mother dies and is taken to an orphanage with other screwed up kids. Good stuff, not really for young kids (hit that mute button) and could do with being a little bit more drawn out but worth a watch. 7/10

 

[Mad Cyril]

Dug out Scorsese's Mean Streets to watch again last night.
Seemed appropriate somehow.

Appropriate why?

 

[Napster]

Escape to Victory. Cheesy as hell but brilliant fun.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Appropriate why?

The title (rather than the content).

 

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The latest Pirates of the Carribbean instalment. Even Depp can't save the tired old formula. First 15 minutes superbly funny and high action but they played it all safe from there. Come on Disney you're better than that

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Bloody Sunday.Paul Greengrass's excellent and evocative film.