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

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 06 Aug 2007, 18:09

The first two Terminators are cool but they should've retired the concept in 1991.

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 06 Aug 2007, 19:16

hey,

Wuinu (Dancing Bull) 4/5

Allen Fong's film is one that on the surface is a triangle drama and a soap opera but his always captivating style that isn't stylish never threatens to make the drama clichéd. He just asks for viewer investment because he's not going to provide an answer sheet for all events in the film, centering around Cora Miao and Anthony Wong trying to make it as dancers. It's always a pleasure to announce that the investment is well worth it.

Shame Allen Fong's movies have been so neglected in HK and elsewhere there won't be any investment either. Considering he's won a number of Best Director and Best Movie Awards, it's quite puzzling but these are old flicks so...nothing for da kidz.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 07 Aug 2007, 08:25

Thundercats - Opening Episode: Exodus - 3/5

Bit wierd revisiting this, I hadnt seen it since I was a kid. I remember the first 3 episodes were edited together into a movie called Exodus and released on VHS.
I couldnt remember how the Thundercats came into being. Lion-O starts out much younger than the others, I'm surprised the near-naked Cheetarah didnt make an impression on Lion-O's young mind (!) She was hot - for a half woman-half cat...

I never knew Panthro had nanchucks, but I do remember Snarf being very irritating, and so he was here.
The theme music was cool, and the series had a number of Japanese staff on it IIRC.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 07 Aug 2007, 12:45

Markgway wrote:The first two Terminators are cool but they should've retired the concept in 1991.

I have to agree (mostly). T3 was entertaining but a shadow of the first 2 classics, certainly not as good IMO.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 07 Aug 2007, 15:56

The Fountain - 4/5

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 07 Aug 2007, 16:38

The Condemned 2/5

Wow how many movies can one film rip off

has elements of Battle Royale,Hard Target, Running Man even Hostel. Overlong at nearly 2 hours this is still a watchable trashy actioner, Wrestler Stone Cold Austin is ok in the lead but Vinnie Jones acting is dire as the pantomine villain.

degeneration · Post by **degeneration** » 07 Aug 2007, 16:52

Samsara 3.5/5

Visually stunning tale of a monk and his desires for outside life and the resultant effects on his belief. Fairly moving story, but for those who don't like the rather slow paced dramas, Christy Chung and some well endowed Indian girl get their tits out...

degeneration · Post by **degeneration** » 07 Aug 2007, 16:55

thelostdragon wrote:The Fountain - 4/5

Seriously?!?!?

What did you find good about it? Most boring film I've seen in a long time and only one in recent times I've regretted watching.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 07 Aug 2007, 17:00

degeneration wrote:Samsara 3.5/5

Visually stunning tale of a monk and his desires for outside life and the resultant effects on his belief. Fairly moving story, but for those who don't like the rather slow paced dramas, Christy Chung and some well endowed Indian girl get their tits out...

Sounds good. Where can you buy it?

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 07 Aug 2007, 17:48

hey,

Pink Force Commando 4/5

Imagine a parallel world where everything is possible. A wildwest town with 80s style grafitti, attacked by Ku Klux Klan Chinese guys in Nazi uniforms while a band of girls fight for trust amongst each other once more. Welcome to Chu Yen-ping's world of idiotic fun done with care to absurd detail.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 07 Aug 2007, 18:16

saltysam wrote: The Condemned 2/5

Wow how many movies can one film rip off has elements of Battle Royale,Hard Target, Running Man even Hostel. Overlong at nearly 2 hours this is still a watchable trashy actioner, Wrestler Stone Cold Austin is ok in the lead but Vinnie Jones acting is dire as the pantomine villain.

Cannot wait to see this trash

hope I like it more than you have mind you. I think they are not bringing it straight to dvd in UK

buggers.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 07 Aug 2007, 21:49

saltysam wrote:Wrestler Stone Cold Austin... Vinnie Jones

If only there was some sort of clue...?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 07 Aug 2007, 21:50

LD: Loves the films you hate.

degeneration · Post by **degeneration** » 07 Aug 2007, 22:06

grim_tales wrote:
degeneration wrote:Samsara 3.5/5

Visually stunning tale of a monk and his desires for outside life and the resultant effects on his belief. Fairly moving story, but for those who don't like the rather slow paced dramas, Christy Chung and some well endowed Indian girl get their tits out...
Sounds good. Where can you buy it?

From me once I've written my review of it!!

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 07 Aug 2007, 23:30

degeneration wrote:
thelostdragon wrote:The Fountain - 4/5
Seriously?!?!?

What did you find good about it?

Mostly the visuals, the music and Hugh Jackman's great acting in it.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 07 Aug 2007, 23:34

thelostdragon wrote:Hugh Jackman's great acting in it.

This quoted sentence is the best example of an oxymoron that I've seen in a long time.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 07 Aug 2007, 23:44

Bla bla bla! Whatever. I have stopped wondering a long time ago when people will notice that human beings are born with different tastes and different reception of art.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 07 Aug 2007, 23:50

Don't cry baby bunting, dada's gone a huntin'.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 07 Aug 2007, 23:58

Don't you dare to fuck with me, Kiwi,
Cause Dada's gonna smack you with his Wii. (Ambiguity)

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 08 Aug 2007, 00:01

If you're not concerned about the opinions of others, then why are you throwing a hissy? Lighten up.

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 08 Aug 2007, 00:01

Don't cry baby bunting, dada's gone a huntin'.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 08 Aug 2007, 14:42

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 08 Aug 2007, 15:39

Heroes - Episode 1 and 2: 4/5

Promising start, seems a bit slow at times. I love the Hiro character though, he's great

Did the actor who played the taxi driver, Nuresh (?) also play Sayid in Lost?

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 08 Aug 2007, 15:59

lol no Grim, they look absolutely nothing alike

.

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 08 Aug 2007, 16:03

grim_tales wrote:Heroes - Episode 1 and 2: 4/5

Promising start, seems a bit slow at times. I love the Hiro character though, he's great
Did the actor who played the taxi driver, Nuresh (?) also play Sayid in Lost?

Grim, LOL, worthy of a signature that is

It spelt Suresh, an indian name

, and no he is not Sayid. Sayid is played by Naveen Andrews