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Post by rushy on Nov 25, 2023 22:14:21 GMT
I only really like that film for Daniel Radcliffe's comedy, and bits of Jim Broadbent. It's a complete bastardisation of the book.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2023 21:51:55 GMT
Saw April Fool's Day again last night. A bunch of college kids head over to a private island owned by one of their wealthiest friends for an April Fool's party and weekend getaway. But what starts as a lot of jolly japes soon turns deadly serious when members of the group start to disappear one by one... This tongue in cheek mid 80s slasher has long been a fave of mine, and still is. Great cast including Deborah Foreman, Amy Steel (the heroine in Friday the 13th Part 2) and Biff from BTTF, very likeable characters, quality production and great music. And about that twist... April Fool's Day is still killer.  There's another 80s slasher movie that went by the title "April Fool's Day" in certain countries in 1986, but over here it was called "Slaughter High." It takes place in an American high school (though the entire cast is British and the school is somewhere in England) where a bullied kid from yesteryear gets his violent revenge on class reunion night. It stars Caroline Munro as well. It's probably one of the coolest slasher flicks from the decade and sadly underappreciated. |
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Post by iank on Nov 26, 2023 22:06:15 GMT
I've heard the name, don't think I've seen it.
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Post by rushy on Nov 26, 2023 22:13:36 GMT
Saw April Fool's Day again last night. A bunch of college kids head over to a private island owned by one of their wealthiest friends for an April Fool's party and weekend getaway. But what starts as a lot of jolly japes soon turns deadly serious when members of the group start to disappear one by one... This tongue in cheek mid 80s slasher has long been a fave of mine, and still is. Great cast including Deborah Foreman, Amy Steel (the heroine in Friday the 13th Part 2) and Biff from BTTF, very likeable characters, quality production and great music. And about that twist... April Fool's Day is still killer. There's another 80s slasher movie that went by the title "April Fool's Day" in certain countries in 1986, but over here it was called "Slaughter High." It takes place in an American high school (though the entire cast is British and the school is somewhere in England) where a bullied kid from yesteryear gets his violent revenge on class reunion night. It stars Caroline Munro as well. It's probably one of the coolest slasher flicks from the decade and sadly underappreciated. Didn't Spoony review that? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2023 15:16:17 GMT
There's another 80s slasher movie that went by the title "April Fool's Day" in certain countries in 1986, but over here it was called "Slaughter High." It takes place in an American high school (though the entire cast is British and the school is somewhere in England) where a bullied kid from yesteryear gets his violent revenge on class reunion night. It stars Caroline Munro as well. It's probably one of the coolest slasher flicks from the decade and sadly underappreciated. Didn't Spoony review that? I'm unsure. There was a video I watched where the reviewer was completely infatuated with Caroline Munro in the film (who wouldn't be?). That might have been this Spoony of whom you speak. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2023 23:01:12 GMT
I only really like that film for Daniel Radcliffe's comedy, and bits of Jim Broadbent. It's a complete bastardisation of the book. Goblet of Fire was as well. Saying that, I prefer the films to the books. |
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Post by rushy on Nov 27, 2023 23:54:02 GMT
From Goblet onwards, the Harry Potter movies all have one major flaw which is that they don't adapt vital plot points from the books. Like the whole thing with Sirius's mirror, which the films literally don't even bother explaining. Or Voldemort's backstory. They just assume you've read the books.
Percy isn't as vital, but still, he just randomly hangs around with the Ministry in Order of the Phoenix and then shows up at Hogwarts for Deathly Hallows. So it's like certain arcs are happening off-screen and no one ever mentions them.
I'd rather see a three-hour Columbus-directed version than have them be incomplete like this.
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Post by Spark Doll King on Nov 28, 2023 2:15:24 GMT
Synopsis:
A wave of kaiju emerges from an industrial zone, prompting Capitan Gento and the Special Kaiju Reaction Detachment (SKaRD) to engage in the relentless battle. Yet despite their efforts, the endless kaiju attack continues. Suspecting a link to Necromass Co., an advanced chemical company that researches kaiju corcasses and owns factories in the industrial zone, SKaRD rush to the company’s CEO and renowned chemist, Dr. Mabuse. At Necromass Co.’s research facility, Dr. Mabuse explains the development of the damudoxin, a substance on the brink of achieving immortality. Meanwhile, Alien Damuno, who claims themselves as the “ruler of the universe” appears! Chaos ensues when damudoxin leaks from the destroyed tanks, consuming samples of kaiju carcasses and giving rise to the giant kaiju Gongilgan. Set in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, Ultraman Blazar and SKaRD clash in a showdown against the giant kaiju!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2023 17:56:53 GMT
The Breakfast Club
A great movie for 99% of the runtime, but why the hell did they have to give Ally Sheedy a makeover? I'm not sure how making her less goth is supposed to make her more attractive. Literally everyone seems to think she's way more beautiful when she's goth rather than the usual "pretty" girl look she adopts at the end of the movie. Apart from that, the movie is an absolute masterpiece filled with teen angst and a surprising amount of feeling. I almost feel like crying myself when Andrew breaks down telling everyone the regret he has after bullying a younger kid. Molly Ringwald is a bit dull which is a shame because everyone else has real personality and charm. I particularly like Bender played by Judd Nelson. Behind all that bluster there's a rather intelligent and well-meaning guy underneath. He's just treated like shit by everyone around him. I would never define him as a bully in the way that Biff is for example. Obviously this is an 80s movie so we get the inevitably great soundtrack as well as awesome montages and slick direction. I think Ferris is better just because the comedy comes across better, but this is a really nostalgic time capsule with only one major flaw.
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Post by iank on Nov 30, 2023 20:28:45 GMT
lol It's a bit like Rachael Leigh Cook in She's All That. She's actually hotter before the "makeover", which just blandises her.
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Post by rushy on Dec 1, 2023 15:04:20 GMT
New trailer for Furiosa, the fifth Mad Max film. I think it looks pretty cool, but I don't understand why we're going back to her past. I'd rather see a new adventure with Tom Hardy.
On the other hand, I don't think Miller has ever made a bad film in this franchise so I'll definitely give him the benefit of the doubt.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2023 22:30:59 GMT
Die Hard 2 It isn't Christmas until... you've seen Lorenzo rip up McClane's parking ticket. Not quite the "Gruber falling off the tower" thing, but what the hell.  A criminally underrated sequel, Die Hard 2 dials the humour, violence, swearing and festive spirit up to eleven. Director Renny Harlin gives the whole thing a lift with dynamic direction and a great visual look. People still debate whether or not the original is a Christmas or not (which is stupid, because it obviously IS), but there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that Die Hard 2 is a Christmas movie. It has it all: Christmas music (choir music, no less), Christmas lights/decorations, snow,miracles... I think this movie gets a bad rap for some odd reason. Yeah, With a Vengeance is better, but that doesn't make Die Hard 2 any less a great action sequel. In a year of dodgy sequels, Die Hard 2 stands out as a rare example of one being done right. 8.5/10  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2023 16:31:59 GMT
Deck the Halls (2006)
A much maligned film in which Matthew Broderick claimed while filming that he had "hit a new low." It isn't all that bad, though. Matthew Broderick's character gets annoyed when Danny DeVito moves across the road and attempts to take over Broderick's role as the town's "Christmas guy." Both try and sabotage the other which eventually alienates their respective families before coming together at the end to mend Christmas for themselves. It's predictable and sappy, but I can't deny that it left me feeling quite happy and full of Christmas joy.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2023 22:47:14 GMT
Batman Returns
I wasn't feeling this. I had the tree lights on and was all warm and cosy, but my attention drifted and I ended up turning it off. I do like it, but I watched it last year and I think the year before that and I'm a bit overly familiar with it now. I also consider it the least enjoyable of the four films and would honestly rather watch Batman Forever which never seems to bore me. I'll revisit it again in future for sure, but I can't be bothered this Christmas.
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Post by iank on Dec 2, 2023 22:54:14 GMT
I did the same thing with Serendipity last night. Just wasn't feeling it and ended up sticking Elementary on instead.
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