What Have You Just Seen... Marks Out of 5

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 24 Aug 2007, 09:10

captainjoe wrote:Robocop 2: 2/5

It's an okay movie by itself but compared to the orginal it is nowhere near as good. Afer waching it I really wanted some Nuke for some reason.

What is Nuke? That a fake product from a satirical TV ad in the film?

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 24 Aug 2007, 12:24

captainjoe wrote:Afer waching it I really wanted some Nuke for some reason.

LOL

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 24 Aug 2007, 16:51

EvaUnit02 wrote:
captainjoe wrote:Robocop 2: 2/5

It's an okay movie by itself but compared to the orginal it is nowhere near as good. Afer waching it I really wanted some Nuke for some reason.
What is Nuke? That a fake product from a satirical TV ad in the film?

No it's a highly addictive drug the bad guy sells.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 24 Aug 2007, 18:05

Mr. Bean - Vol 1: 4/5

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Aug 2007, 18:16

Knetan wrote:hey,

but Legendary Couple was dog shit!
Yep. But even dog shit can be fun.

I'll take your word for that you crazy Swede.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Aug 2007, 18:18

Robocop 2 isn't a patch on the original... but it's not that bad.

Part 3 is worse as it's aimed at kiddies.

HungFist · Post by **HungFist** » 24 Aug 2007, 20:03

note: reviewed by someone who doesn't know shit about Gojira

Godzilla vs Mothra (1964) – 3,5/5
Godzilla meets Mothra in this enjoyable Big-G movie by genre legend Ishiro Honda. The technical side is surprisinly good with some amazing use of music and editing during the film’s latter half. The monster fights are great, too. The actual human characters fare better than expected and while the story is sometimes less than original the inclution of the natives brings some great mythology into it. The awesome 60’s swing is also in full use.

Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) – 3/5
The 90’s remake has the same core story but thankfully with enough changes to make it work even when watched back to back with the original. The natives are gone, the little fairies are much less cool (and worse at singing) but the story and the characters are silly enough to be somewhat enjoyable. The early fights aren’t that good but the last 30 minutes with Godzilla, Mothra and the flying hippie Battra is just an amazing orgy of destruction.

Godzilla vs Biollante (1989) – 3/5
Godzilla versus... uhm... a big flower. Yep. We’ve also got industial spies who look like middle east terrorists, a big bad american underground company threatening the world piece, and a girl who can communicate with flowers. All the ingredients for a good movie in other words. Not quite as slick as Godzilla vs Mothra but moderately good fun with one of the more memorable supporting monsters.

Godzilla vs Destroyah (1995) – 3/5
Godzilla, Junior and a Big Ass Oxygen Destroyer make sure the (re) construction trade is the hottest business in Japan. Despite the inevitable outcome Godzilla’s 1995 adventure has more originality in its minimal storyline than most other monster movies. The cast fails to be memorable (I’m writing this a week after viewing the movie, and I can’t remember a single character anymore) but the creature and action details are borrowed from Predator and Aliens. Not surprisinly the film doesn’t fare well in comparison but features a strength of its own: an exhilarating ’Supar X3’ battle plane that is quaranteed to make the audience cheer.

Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991) – 4/5
Now we’re talking. Godzilla vs King Ghidorah has decent characters, cute flying creatures, great action and a plot more interesting than 5 average Gojira films put together. There’s even an android whose running is either the coolest or the stupidest looking thing I have ever seen. Probably both. And lets not forget the incredible Start Trek effects. Speaking of effects, Ghidorah features some very cool special effects work. This actually looks like a sci-fi film with a budget. The first face-off between Gojira and King Ghidorah is a bit disappointing but the finale is thoroughly awesome.

Godzilla 1985 (1984) – 2,5/5
Godzilla’s 30th anniversary movie (made in 1984, released internationally the next year, hence the title) has a promising start. Godzilla is kept hidden for quite a while and tension is built with some moody scenes. The characters seem decent as well. Unfortunately as soon as the giant green baret enters the screen the excitement starts going down. The action is rather tame and the soundtrack lacks catchy themes. While the entertainment level remains decent the expectations are never quite met.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 24 Aug 2007, 23:59

Markgway wrote:Part 3 is worse as it's aimed at kiddies.

I watched about 40 minutes last night and it is terrible.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Aug 2007, 00:48

Part 3 would be more acceptable if Parts 1 and 2 didn't exist.

But after those (well, 1 especially) it's a disappointment.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 25 Aug 2007, 01:16

Markgway wrote:
Knetan wrote:hey,

but Legendary Couple was dog shit!
Yep. But even dog shit can be fun.
I'll take your word for that you crazy Swede.

Sometimes it's just not about the technical merits but enjoyment. You've demonstrated that above with Backalley. But that's ok.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Aug 2007, 04:30

I found nothing remotely enjoyable about Legendary Couple.

But if you did that's all that matters.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 25 Aug 2007, 07:10

hey,

I found nothing remotely enjoyable about Legendary Couple.

Oh you didn't? I was confused there for a while after reading your initial reaction.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Aug 2007, 14:46

You seemed to think my problem with the film was down to technical inadequacies. I was just setting you straight.

dragonhero005 · Post by **dragonhero005** » 25 Aug 2007, 19:06

An Autumn´s Tale

Watched it probably for the 6th time, but still I'm far from getting bored.
At the time Mable's masterpiece is possibly my favourite movie...

5/5

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 25 Aug 2007, 19:10

hey,

perfect film.

Mark?

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 25 Aug 2007, 22:55

Stand By Me - 4.5/5
Still one of my favourite movies.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Aug 2007, 23:42

Knetan wrote:hey,

perfect film.

Mark?

It just didn't do anything for me.

I had expectations for this so it's not that I wanted to be underwhelmed.

In fact I watch all movies hoping to enjoy it.

I mean, who wants to spend a couple of hours being tortured?

Not that An Autumn's Tale was torture...

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Aug 2007, 23:45

FOUR BROTHERS 3.5/5

Tough, aggressive action-thriller about four adopted brothers who come to avenge their mother's murder and find a conspiracy. Better than I expected. A couple of good action sequences and a story that kept me interested throughout. Check it out.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 25 Aug 2007, 23:56

The Hitcher (1986 with Rutger Hauer): 3.5/5

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Aug 2007, 00:40

Is that the same as the 1986 film?

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 26 Aug 2007, 01:37

woops!

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 26 Aug 2007, 06:39

hey,

My Mother Is A Belly Dancer 4/5

A superb addition to Andy Lau's FOCUS: First Cuts-series, by Hong Kong's Lee Kung-lok. The template of housewifes trying to live a little again and find colour in their life via the belly dancing is well-realized and drawn. An ensemble cast of women gel and the men supporting brings warmth when called upon. Especially true of Gordon Lam's supporting role. Lam Tze Chung and Andy Lau make cameo appearances too, supporting the program they're part of and initiated respectively.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 26 Aug 2007, 10:59

Markgway wrote:FOUR BROTHERS 3.5/5

Tough, aggressive action-thriller about four adopted brothers who come to avenge their mother's murder and find a conspiracy. Better than I expected. A couple of good action sequences and a story that kept me interested throughout. Check it out.

yeah i was quite surprised by this.it's pretty decent.And branches of wh smiths are currently selling it for £3. worth a go,especially at that price.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Aug 2007, 14:11

That's what I paid in Megastore.

Paramount have reduced the prices on a huge chunk of their back catalogue.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 27 Aug 2007, 01:01

Robocop 3: 1/5

So bad! I never want to watch this again. Burke was ok in the role but nowhere near Peter Weller.