Fair enough. I just listen whilst I'm surfing the net.bradavon wrote:CD-RWs
If I just sat listening to Kermode for 90 mins and did nothing else I'd feel like it was a waste of time. But as background chatter it's fine. I'll pause what I'm doing if it sounds like something interesting is being said (or a choice rant is in progress) but otherwise...I could but prefer to listen to it unhindered, too many distractions at home.
What?If you're out doing something, you're not being a bum
That's why it's good for driving to work with. Do you think it's become flabby too?Markgway wrote:If I just sat listening to Kermode for 90 mins and did nothing else I'd feel like it was a waste of time
Yes. 90+ mins is far too long. An hour tops.bradavon wrote:Markgway wrote:That's why it's good for driving to work with. Do you think it's become flabby too?
Markgway wrote:The Dark Knight **
Overblown and joyless sequel takes the dark seeds sown in Batman Begins and goes into overkill. Ledger plays the Joker to the hilt but his character is so sick he's almost depressing to watch. I never thought I'd say this about a Batman movie but where's the fun? This isn't Ingmar Bergman; it's a film about a guy in a rubber suit fighting a guy in clown make up and another guy with half a face. Get a grip. Film is also a good 20-30 mins too long with one or two endings too many (I didn't buy Harvey's transformation from sqeuaky clean to deranged psycho for a second). Upon reflection: A hugely overrated disappointment.
It was literally perfect at 45mins, then it got extended to 60mins which was okay I guess but what next? 120mins!Markgway wrote:Yes. 90+ mins is far too long. An hour tops.
bradavon wrote:36 - 6 out of 10
The first 3 quarters are really good with some decent action set pieces (clearly inspired by Heat) and both the leads are clearly French powerhouses of acting but the last 30 mins (the part that's made up) is rather frustrating. Lots of things seem to be unresolved. I cannot find anywhere that has also picked up on this, so maybe it's me but:
1. Why does Daniel Auteuil's not shoot Gérard Depardieu's?
2. Who is it on the motorbike who does? It looks like Daniel Auteuil mole but surely he's dead? You don't see him actually dead I guess. It's the most likely answer.
3. Why does the bald cop leave the police force?
4. Why is Daniel Auteuil going away? This is not explained at all. He's no longer in prison and didn't shoot Gérard Depardieu.
5. But most puzzling, the first part of the film centres on them catching a gang who've robbed money trucks 4 times. When the film changes direction to the conflict between Gérard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil, this plot point is completely forgotten about and never resolved.
So all-in-all a frustrating film. I heard it was fantastic and the first part is but it then never bothers to tie up so many loose ends. I'd have preferred it if the film was either utter rubbish or all-around excellent but in the middle is worse. It had so much potential.
Have I missed something?
Markgway wrote:The Dark Knight **
Overblown and joyless sequel takes the dark seeds sown in Batman Begins and goes into overkill. Ledger plays the Joker to the hilt but his character is so sick he's almost depressing to watch. I never thought I'd say this about a Batman movie but where's the fun? This isn't Ingmar Bergman; it's a film about a guy in a rubber suit fighting a guy in clown make up and another guy with half a face. Get a grip. Film is also a good 20-30 mins too long with one or two endings too many (I didn't buy Harvey's transformation from sqeuaky clean to deranged psycho for a second). Upon reflection: A hugely overrated disappointment.
YOU MUST BE WRONG THEN 
No, I saw it at the cinema.luckystars wrote:First viewing?
What did you think of it?romerojpg wrote:There you go then, something everyone in the entire world raves over and you dont
swings and roundabouts aint it, who cares what anyone thinks of what you like great film, but not something I feel the need to stick on every year and re-watch again. I even have it on Blu Ray, but cannot be arsed to stick it on yet I love it when anyone cannot take that a few may not like bits of films, so they get nasty Its ages since I saw it, so sorry I cant remember but I've definitely seen it.bradavon wrote:Could you comment on my spoilers then please?
Hey its better than most so called classics mind youluckystars wrote:Anyone who claims Dark Knight to be the best film ever, or even close to it, hasn't watched enough films.
Fair enough. You cannot remember what you though of any of my questions?grim_tales wrote:Its ages since I saw it, so sorry I cant remember but I've definitely seen it.
