karen.d Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 It was fantastic. Serkis was amazing, I fully agree. Lithgow was wonderful as the father. I loved the bit during the ending credits showing the progression of the virus. Interesting way to do it. I notice Lithgow is taking smaller roles lately, some really cameos. He had a teensy cameo in New Year's Eve, as Michelle Pfiffer's boss. [know I mangled her name...grrr, to lazy to google] . I totally agree with everything said, 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' is my favourite film this year. I'm really looking forward to watching the sequel. Does anyone know when the sequel is likely to come out?
pontalba Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I totally agree with everything said, 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' is my favourite film this year. I'm really looking forward to watching the sequel. Does anyone know when the sequel is likely to come out? Sequel?? /panting in anticipation/ googling....... Found something... http://www.reelz.com/movie-news/12619/rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-director-offers-details-on-sequel/ Haven't read the whole article yet, but looks interesting.
karen.d Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Sequel?? /panting in anticipation/ googling....... Found something... http://www.reelz.com...ails-on-sequel/ Haven't read the whole article yet, but looks interesting. Ooh, this is a very interesting article! As the end of the film indicated the possibility for a sequel, I would love to see how to story progresses.
Abcinthia Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Heathers. One of my favourite films of all time
Kell Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I love Heathers - it's just my dark sens eof humour. Watched Moneyball last night - excellent and I'd say it's probably going to get nominated for Best Film Oscar...
lauraloves Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 the chipmunks . . . I was watching it with my cousins though!
karen.d Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 I saw 'Puss In Boots' (in Spanish) last night. It was ok, but not as good as 'Shrek' in my opinion.
Kell Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Moneyball - could be a contender for best film at the Oscars...
vodkafan Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 I can't believe you all liked the Planet of The Apes movie so much....I found it so banal and shallow, just a piece of Hollywood tripe , sorry...
frankie Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 :giggle2: I know exactly what you mean Nollaig! Me and the kids were in shock afterwards for a couple of hours. I liked it though.... I so need to watch it! And I need to get a copy for Kylie
Kylie Posted December 26, 2011 Posted December 26, 2011 I so need to watch it! And I need to get a copy for Kylie I saw it in the shops recently, but it was rather expensive. One of our TV channels appears to be showing a series of cult movies. Two nights ago I watched Little Shop of Horrors, which I loved. Tonight I watched Beetle Juice, which I think I saw many years but couldn't remember. I really enjoyed it.
frankie Posted December 26, 2011 Posted December 26, 2011 I saw it in the shops recently, but it was rather expensive. I know, that's why I'll be getting you a copy!
Kylie Posted December 26, 2011 Posted December 26, 2011 I know, that's why I'll be getting you a copy! Aw, you're sweet, but there's no need to do that! I'll see it eventually.
karen.d Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Went to see 'Drive' last night. It started off really slowly and then turned into a blood bath! It's a horrible film.....I wouldn't recommend watching this just after dinner. Edited December 29, 2011 by karen.d
chesilbeach Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 We watched Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang last night, which was pretty good. Haven't seen the first Nanny McPhee film but was told it wouldn't matter, so we watched this one, and I enjoyed it a lot. Loved the eccentricity of Emma Thompsons adaptation.
MysteryRose Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Watched The Bounty Hunter this afternoon, and didn't like it at all, but now watching The Holiday, which I've seen a million times before, and has many faults, but grows on me more every time I watch it. I want to re watch The Holiday again too... I can't believe you all liked the Planet of The Apes movie so much....I found it so banal and shallow, just a piece of Hollywood tripe , sorry... I think I've seen it too, but I can't remember a thing of it. Must not have left a big impression on me... I want to re watch a Hugh Grant movie. But I can't decide which one! Edited December 29, 2011 by MysteryRose
chaliepud Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I want to re watch a Hugh Grant movie. But I can't decide which one! For me, it's always Four Weddings and a Funeral, I let my eldest son watch it recently, he nearly wet himself laughing!! We're watching the second half of Uncle Buck when my youngest goes to bed tonight, John Candy was a legend!
MysteryRose Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 For me, it's always Four Weddings and a Funeral, I let my eldest son watch it recently, he nearly wet himself laughing!! Yes, I love that film too. I actually watched it recently.
pontalba Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I can't believe you all liked the Planet of The Apes movie so much....I found it so banal and shallow, just a piece of Hollywood tripe , sorry... Gee Whiz, VF, why don't you say what you really mean? Went to see 'Drive' last night. It started off really slowly and then turned into a blood bath! It's a horrible film.....I wouldn't recommend watching this just after dinner. I hate it when there is blood and gore all over the place in a film, it isn't necessary, and is rather stomach churning. I love the films where the suspense is so thick you can cut it with a knife, far more effective. There was a film we watched a while back on DVD, Fargo...there were a couple of scenes that almost made me turn it off, not necessarily bloody, but so brutal that it took my breath away. Definitely an ick factor at work there.
Kylie Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 I hate it when there is blood and gore all over the place in a film, it isn't necessary, and is rather stomach churning. I love the films where the suspense is so thick you can cut it with a knife, far more effective. There was a film we watched a while back on DVD, Fargo...there were a couple of scenes that almost made me turn it off, not necessarily bloody, but so brutal that it took my breath away. Definitely an ick factor at work there. *nods* I was really enjoying Fargo until that chainsaw scene. I've never been able to get it out of my head, and I actually did change the channel once I realised what was happening. Still traumatised me though. I'm a bit less squeamish now and I'd like to see it again (the movie, not the chainsaw scene specifically), but I'm still a bit wary.
pontalba Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 *nods* I was really enjoying Fargo until that chainsaw scene. I've never been able to get it out of my head, and I actually did change the channel once I realised what was happening. Still traumatised me though. I'm a bit less squeamish now and I'd like to see it again (the movie, not the chainsaw scene specifically), but I'm still a bit wary. William Macy is such a good actor, I usually like him, but actually hated him in this film. Yeah, the chainsaw, and the first shooting in the snow on the side of the road. I thought the accents were exaggerated somewhat, although I know a lot of Scandinavians live up there. It's the same for down here in New Orleans. Many film makers think everyone down here either speaks with a long drawn out Southern drawl, or with a Cajun accent. Funny thing is, New Orleanians, many sections anyhow, sound more like a New Yorker, specifically a Brooklynite. P.S. If you listen to Harry Connick, Jr., the singer/actor, you'll hear a typical local accent.
karen.d Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Gee Whiz, VF, why don't you say what you really mean? I hate it when there is blood and gore all over the place in a film, it isn't necessary, and is rather stomach churning. I love the films where the suspense is so thick you can cut it with a knife, far more effective. There was a film we watched a while back on DVD, Fargo...there were a couple of scenes that almost made me turn it off, not necessarily bloody, but so brutal that it took my breath away. Definitely an ick factor at work there. I like films like 'Goodfellas' and 'Pulp Fiction' which do have gore and violence in. However, the difference I found with these films and 'Drive' was that they did not just contain gore, but actually had a story to them too.
pontalba Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) I like films like 'Goodfellas' and 'Pulp Fiction' which do have gore and violence in. However, the difference I found with these films and 'Drive' was that they did not just contain gore, but actually had a story to them too. Oh, a good story line does make a difference. I haven't seen either of those films, but, for example...I'd been curious for ages about the Kill Bill films. I started watching the first one, and finally had to turn it off. For me, the story just didn't carry it. Edited December 29, 2011 by pontalba
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