What general film/series have you just seen.. marks out of 5

[grim_tales]

Bill Baileys Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra: 4/5

[brooce-leroy]

Black Swan 3/5

Call me ignorant, but I had no idea of the story of the Black Swan ballet prior to this movie. Depressing stuff! Anyway, its far from a classic, and I'll probably never watch it again. As a standalone experience, it was a typical Aronofsky assault on the senses in the same way as the (much derided on these forums) wrist-slash fest Requiem For a Dream. From the outset, you don't get a chance to draw breath as we get to see first hand Nina's descent into madness. I don't really have anything to compare it to, I know some people say its like Suspira, but I gave up on that one after the first 5 minutes. The production can't be faulted as its slick as hell in all departments. I wouldn't say Portman's was an oscar-worthy performance, but I don't use the academy as a benchmark of credibility anyway. I thought she had one expression - that of a whining, virginal shrinking violet - all the way through the film until the last 15 minutes. I'd say something like her role in Leon was more deserving of an award. Lastly, I thought the sexually provocative elements were actually quite tame.

[brooce-leroy]

Takers **.5

Another heist movie.
Exciting at times; never really satisfying though.
Performances are uneven (why do they insist on casting rappers - they can't act).

One of THE most forgettable films ever made.

Out of curiousity, is Takers better than Armored? It has that kind of B movie with a cast of B listers feel to it.

[Markgway]

Haven't seen Armored yet.

[Markgway]

The Bank Job ***

Entertaining caper with clever plotting. Statham gives his best performance to date.

[romerojpg]

Out of curiousity, is Takers better than Armored? It has that kind of B movie with a cast of B listers feel to it.

By a hair Takers is better, as Armored is not good. Takers is far more like a crapper/borning/worse cast version of The Losers (which came out at he same time as Takers).

[thelostdragon]

Thor - 3/5
I'd say 3 out of 5 hammers. The film definitely delivers and I fully accept that superhero movies have to be tailored for audiences that don't know the comic. But wasn't 'Thor' a rather grim comic book?

Oh, and what a surprise to suddenly see Kakihara from 'Ichi the Killer' in a major Hollywood blockbuster. Congrats on landing this job, Tadanobu-san!

[gasteropod]

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People: 1.5/5

Irritating.

[romerojpg]

ahh but Gillian's a babe and so is Megan

[Markgway]

ahh but Gillian's a babe and so is Megan

Gillian who?

I recorded the film.

[luckystars]

ahh but Gillian's a babe and so is Megan

Ehhem *cough*

Kirsten Dunst


Terrible film btw.

[Markgway]

Gillian Anderson.
She doesn't do much for me... but Megan Fox is hot as sin.

I watched the film last night.
Yes, these people are irritating, but I found it amusing and laughed on occasion.

[grim_tales]

Hard Target: 4/5

Been a while since I saw this, thought it was good fun seeing a kind of old school violent action film (when you consider what theyre like now).
I think Luckystars said something about an anamorphic release from Russia, maybe I'll upgrade.

[romerojpg]

Hard Target: 4/5

I think Luckystars said something about an anamorphic release from Russia, maybe I'll upgrade.

You do know how to toss cash down the drain wait for a Blu Ray! DVD is pointless beyond words as an upgrade.

[saltysam]

Mad Max 4/5 Legendary action classic from Oz, the blu-ray is ace and pisses greatly all over the dvd version.Mel Gibson looks so young,innocent & fresh-faced here...come back & make part Four Mel

[romerojpg]

I still hate the first film mind you part 2 and 3 are far from good either, but at least silly camp and packed with a few good action bits and bobs.

my only hope is the new film then without Mel

[saltysam]

Bollocks 1 is excellent & Road Warrior is one of the greatest films ever made.I wasn't fussed on part 3 but haven't seen it in years so will be watching it again soon.

[romerojpg]

If you say so

[gasteropod]

I haven't seen any of them!

[romerojpg]

[saltysam]

If you say so

next thing you'll be telling me Transformers 2 is better than Road Warrior

[romerojpg]

Vast amount of films are better than The Road Warrior

[HungFist]

I haven't seen any of them!

Even Brad has seen them! No, wait, or does he just own the dvds? I mean two dvds. Of each. And Blu-Ray. One of these years he'll actually watch the movies

[romerojpg]

He watches them. Just the Gay pron.

[saltysam]

Vast amount of films are better than The Road Warrior

you didn't answer the question,in your opinion is Transformers 2 superior to Road Warrior?