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Movies 52 - 1917: Sonic the Bad Boys of Prey
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Barf, unless they get Kathy bates to play Elmo
Watched three different shows on Netflix.
The first was All the Light We Cannot See, a four part series set in France in 1944, as the Germans are being slowly pushed out of the country. It stars Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo, and is apparently based upon a book from a few years ago that received some critical acclaim.
I have not read the book, but my wife has, and liked it. The basic story centers around a blind girl who broadcasts from a ham radio in Saint-Malo, with the hope that her missing father (played by Ruffalo) will hear her, but also to send coded messages prepared by the French Resistance. Then there is a young German soldier who has been tasked to locate her due to his skill with radios and radio transmissions. The story jumps back and forth in time to set up the plot.
My wife gave it an "it was ok" which tells me she didn't like it nearly as much as she liked the book. I thought the basic plot was interesting, but honestly there was never a point in time where I felt anything for any of the characters, so it seemingly fell flat. I really didn't care whether they lived or died.
One of my favorite movies was Wait Until Dark, and it seemed like the filmmakers were hoping to create some of that same tension that can naturally come about with a blind character, but they missed, imho.
I guess in summary, I didn't quit the series before the end of the fourth episode, but I probably wish it had been done as a less than two hour movie.
Next we watched The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender. It's basically the story of a paid assassin that begins with him on a job, then follows him as he cleans up loose ends.
I loved the film, but my wife absolutely hated it. I probably didn't help things by my incessant giggling every time the star used an alias, always a '70's sitcom character.
There isn't much for dialogue in the movie, just an inner monologue from Fassbender. But beware. I think this is either a movie you'll really like, or one you'll despise.
The final movie was Squaring the Circle-The Story of Hipgnosis. This is a documentary on the British company, Hipgnosis, that was behind the photos or artwork for many classic record albums in the latter half of the 1960's and throughout the 1970's, including for artists like Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel and Led Zeppelin. The story primarily centers around the two principals of the company, how they got started, and the stories behind some of their more recognizable covers.
I really enjoyed the film, but candidly it sort of fell within my wheelhouse as someone who grew up with 1960's and 1970's music.
The first was All the Light We Cannot See, a four part series set in France in 1944, as the Germans are being slowly pushed out of the country. It stars Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo, and is apparently based upon a book from a few years ago that received some critical acclaim.
I have not read the book, but my wife has, and liked it. The basic story centers around a blind girl who broadcasts from a ham radio in Saint-Malo, with the hope that her missing father (played by Ruffalo) will hear her, but also to send coded messages prepared by the French Resistance. Then there is a young German soldier who has been tasked to locate her due to his skill with radios and radio transmissions. The story jumps back and forth in time to set up the plot.
My wife gave it an "it was ok" which tells me she didn't like it nearly as much as she liked the book. I thought the basic plot was interesting, but honestly there was never a point in time where I felt anything for any of the characters, so it seemingly fell flat. I really didn't care whether they lived or died.
One of my favorite movies was Wait Until Dark, and it seemed like the filmmakers were hoping to create some of that same tension that can naturally come about with a blind character, but they missed, imho.
I guess in summary, I didn't quit the series before the end of the fourth episode, but I probably wish it had been done as a less than two hour movie.
Next we watched The Killer, starring Michael Fassbender. It's basically the story of a paid assassin that begins with him on a job, then follows him as he cleans up loose ends.
I loved the film, but my wife absolutely hated it. I probably didn't help things by my incessant giggling every time the star used an alias, always a '70's sitcom character.
There isn't much for dialogue in the movie, just an inner monologue from Fassbender. But beware. I think this is either a movie you'll really like, or one you'll despise.
The final movie was Squaring the Circle-The Story of Hipgnosis. This is a documentary on the British company, Hipgnosis, that was behind the photos or artwork for many classic record albums in the latter half of the 1960's and throughout the 1970's, including for artists like Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel and Led Zeppelin. The story primarily centers around the two principals of the company, how they got started, and the stories behind some of their more recognizable covers.
I really enjoyed the film, but candidly it sort of fell within my wheelhouse as someone who grew up with 1960's and 1970's music.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Watched casino royale and Scrooged today. Forgot just how good both are.
Scrooged is easily Murray’s 2nd best movie. Didn’t recall how when the ghost of Christmas present dropped him in a sewer grating he asked “what is this trump tower?” Who knew?! :*)
craig also did a fantastic job in his first bond flix. Interesting reading he trivia notes on who was considered for the role eve green played (Michelle pfieffer, Rachel macadam, couple more names but these two stuck out). Green thought was wonderful. Fukcing babe!!
Scrooged is easily Murray’s 2nd best movie. Didn’t recall how when the ghost of Christmas present dropped him in a sewer grating he asked “what is this trump tower?” Who knew?! :*)
craig also did a fantastic job in his first bond flix. Interesting reading he trivia notes on who was considered for the role eve green played (Michelle pfieffer, Rachel macadam, couple more names but these two stuck out). Green thought was wonderful. Fukcing babe!!
aparch
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Yes she is. Eva Green was perfect in that role. Also, Daniel Craig played a large part in reshaping the shower scene. Originally it was written to be more titillating, but Daniel Craig worked with the director and Eva to give it a much more human touch.
It'ss a shame the writers strike caused the follow up to be so terrible.
It'ss a shame the writers strike caused the follow up to be so terrible.
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Eva in that movie is probably the most striking woman to me, ever.
St. Clown
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“Big bear! Big, big bear!”
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And she and I have both made out with the same guy! Me in catholic school, her turn came quite a bit later haha
unofan
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I've said this before and will say it again. If they end Casino Royale with Bond sending in his resignation and move the entire Venice set piece to Quantum of Solace as the pre-credits opener, both movies improve. Casino Royale shaves 20 minutes of run time and ends on a perfect note, and Quantum of Solace gets more of Bond movie feel rather than being simply a Bourne movie featuring Bond.
unofan
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It was better than 4, which is damning with faint praise, I know.
ScoobyDoo
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I loved it. It was the perfect ending. I thought it was the 3rd best. I never liked Temple of Doom.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
solovsfett
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Killers Of The Flower Moon: A+. Loved every minute. Robbie Robertson’s score was incredible, Lily Gladstone is incredible and this is a story every American should know about. Reading the book first would be beneficial because the movie glosses over a couple of important facts. Not a slight, it would take an 18-hour mini-series to do the truth some Justice.
Hunger Games prequel: great. when compared to Marvel and Star Wars of late it’s a grand slam
Hunger Games prequel: great. when compared to Marvel and Star Wars of late it’s a grand slam
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Swiss army Man
what the EFF am I watching, Daniel Radcliffe??
what the EFF am I watching, Daniel Radcliffe??
French Rage
NICKERSON HAS [CENSORED]
Good to hear; the book was a crazy read.
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