Films you've watched recently.

[Supernaut]

In the last week I watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), both first time viewings for me. Loved the Muppets (9/10), I'd say it's the second best version of the story after the 1951 film. I can take or leave the Grinch (5/10); not as good as the animated original and I just don't rate Ron Howard - he always seems to put style before substance and as such his films never move me.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Double bill last night.

Saw Oliver Stone's The Doors:The final cut again.Much as I love the music and most of OS's films,this is far too pretentious for me.

Also saw the original West Side Story for the first time.Loved the dancing,movement and gestures.Despite looking rather dated at times-hence the recent Spielberg remake I suppose-it still remains a classic.

 

[Napster]

Kenny Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express was ok if a bit long.

 

[danwhite86]

The Meg, must have been great as my dad didn't fall asleep like he usually does.

 

[rigsby]

I really enjoyed it....... I get that some would think that way, it's one of those odd films you come away from watching and not sure if it was good or rubbish.....

Unlike Trading Places all those years ago, the messages aren't even hidden anymore. Still entertaining for me.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Spielbergs West Side Story.Wonderful film .Very moving.More politically correct than the Original IIRC.No chance of Natlie Wood playing Maria in this version.Talking of which Rita Moreno deserves a gong for best supporting actress.

Are there any Nazis in it?

 

[blueblueblue]

Kenny Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express was ok if a bit long.

I want to see that, is it on Netflix or Amazon?

 

[blueblueblue]

Unlike Trading Places all those years ago, the messages aren't even hidden anymore. Still entertaining for me.

Yeah the message was very clear, the World is shot too pot.... I just found it so clever how the whole film included everything thats wrong in the World.

 

[blueblueblue]

The Lost Daughter (Netflix). Brilliant film with a great cast, the lead actor being the "magnificent" Olivia Colman.......

 

[Napster]

I want to see that, is it on Netflix or Amazon?

Should be on iPlayer still

 

[kaymac]

The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+ good start to the series.

 

[Floval Flyer]

Watched Knives Out, great cast and who done it storyline that’ll keep you guessing.

7/10

 

[Napster]

Watched Knives Out, great cast and who done it storyline that’ll keep you guessing.

7/10

Great film

 

[Mr Plow]

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

6.5/10

Decent fare, not spectacular by any stretch. Slow to get going then seemed to rush through everything else.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Are there any Nazis in it?

Not in this one.Though Schindler's List was pretty good.

 

[blueblueblue]

Downton Abbey (ITV) Film..... Never watched an episode (ever) but I can see why it was so popular everywhere (especially Yank land). It's very good. I never thought I'd say that.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Managed to have the afternoon to myself for the 1st time this Christmas hols and caught up on the excellent re-make of one of my favourite childhood films, The Amazing Mr Blunden.

With Simon Callow in the role of Mr Blunden and Tamsin Greig in support as Mrs Wickens, I had high hopes that it would prove to be as good as the original, with Laurence Naismith as the original Mr Blunden, and Diana Dors as Mrs Wickens and a fantastic supporting cast.

It entirely lived up to my expectations, and would be a great watch with your children, involving time travel, ghosts, good overcoming bad and some great acting.

I want to see that, is it on Netflix or Amazon?

I think it was on Channel 4 so you may still find it on catch up.

 

[kaymac]

Concur, it’s a lovely family film (both those versions).

 

[ESG]

The Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper take on A Star is Born.

Now embarrassingly never having watched either of the other ones i thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

[kaymac]

Only seen the 1954 (very good) and 1976 (awful) films but not this latest version which long overdue a viewing. The 1937 film is supposedly a good watch.