Recommendations

**Fluff** · 02-Mar-09, 20:35

The Host is pretty good, as long as you don't mind subtitles. Most the the Studi Ghibli films are excellent (the same people who did Spirited away) Hellboy 2, much better than the first one!
Slither is another odd but funny film. 28 days later is brilliant.
I am sure I will think of more!

**Gene Hunt** · 05-Mar-09, 13:35

I have been watching a lot of movies lately and can heartily recommend the following for a good way to waste an hour and a half or so ..

Zulu, Taken, Brokeback Mountain, Shawshank Redemption, The Departed, Casino Royale, The Bourne Trilogy, Iron Man, Batman Returns, The Dark Knight, No Country for Old Men, There Will be Blood, Wall-e, Zodiac, Donnie Darko, Unforgiven, 300, Blade Runner.

Zodiac in particular stands out as it follows a real life case of a serial killer, Jake Gyllenhall puts in a stunner of a performance. Its a bit long but it is one of those movies that just grabs you.

Wall-e was also brilliant, I have it on Blu Ray and the picture quality is out of this world. And as I work with a woman called Eve it gave me the excuse to call her up and go "EEEvvvvaaaaaaaa" down the phone. That just doesnt get boring ..

But I would avoid the new Indian Jones film .. its rubbish.

**percy toboggan** · 05-Mar-09, 18:22

Mmmm...I have Zodiac. It contains on eof the most unpleasant murder scenes I've ever seen. Accurate I'd imagine - as it should be. Murder is not nice....nor should it be dressed up or sanitised. I understand people don't usually die easily when attacked. <shudder> ...I'm a fan of David Kronenbourg...another director who also shows the consequences of violence and does not gloss over it's effects. (History of Violence:Eastern Promises)

Zodiac a wordy, worthy film with no real conclusion - I think this is why it's not as popular as it might be. Well worth a look. Thanks for reminding me I have it - I'd almost forgotten.

**Sporran** · 05-Mar-09, 20:08

Originally Posted by Gene Hunt

But I would avoid the new Indian Jones film .. its rubbish.

I must differ with you on that one, GH. My husband, sons and myself all loved "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"! We enjoyed it every bit as much as the previous Indiana Jones movies. I have to admit I was a bit sceptical before it came out. I wasn't sure if the aging Harrison Ford could pull the role off as well as he did in his younger days. But by gum, he did! I have nothing but respect for the man. Here he is in his mid sixties, yet he performed many of his own stunts! Karen Allen, who was his former side kick in "Raiders of the Lost Ark", was also amazing, and she's in her mid fifties.

The storyline was great, with all the thrills and excitement of the first three films. Cate Blanchett was superb as the villainous Soviet agent Irina Spalko. We enjoyed the movie so much at the cinema, that we later bought it on DVD.

**ShelleyCowie** · 06-Mar-09, 13:25

I have seen 2 versions of Zodiac, i have the version with Jake Gyllenhaal as leading role. But i do rember watching another version, i think it might have been Zodiac Killer but im not sure, plodding through imdb right now to see if i can find it.

But the version with Jake Gyllenhaal is very well put together i thought. I did however have to watch it a couple of times to pick up on all the details because there was so many.

**youoldduffer** · 06-Mar-09, 14:03

The Postman 6/10. Kevin costner in a Post-apocalyptic America who as a scam pretends to be a postman to get food. He takes on a young boy who starts to spread the news and the postal service resumes. Its a good film the didnt do well with the critics, I found it entertaining though a bit sickly sweet in places but over all a good film.

I then went on to watch Dances with Wolves which is still one of his best and my fav films.

**ett23** · 06-Mar-09, 17:14

Originally Posted by youoldduffer

just watched Evolution with the guy out of the X-files it had me in tears laughing about the ice cream.

I've watched Evolution tons of times and still laugh really hard every time!! There are so many funny bits in it I can't pick my favourite!!

Most recent film I saw at the cinema was Bolt - good kids film, would recommend it, especially if you're a dog lover. Saw Madagascar 2 in cinema before that and loved it!! Also Wall-E - brilliant film, kids totally loved it. I wish I had a friend called Eve so I could call her EEEVVVAAA down the phone too - Gene Hunt!!!

Do feel rather sorry for your friend though!!

**Gene Hunt** · 06-Mar-09, 23:46

Evolution .. must see if I can get a copy of that and watch it again as it is well funny !!, picking up some good pointers for future viewing on this thread.

I watched a favourite film of mine earlier today called "Vertical Limit", all about a failed expedition on K2. Brilliant cinematography and some good one liners in it.

"Whats up with her ??"

"Oh she's French Canadian, sometimes she is French and sometimes she is Canadian .. today she's French"

And while I remember, and its not really a film but the series "Planet Earth" is my favourite viewing just now. I have it on Blu Ray and it looks amazing. Hard to believe that in a few years some of the species in it will only be able to be seen on screen.

**ShelleyCowie** · 06-Mar-09, 23:48

Originally Posted by Gene Hunt

Evolution .. must see if I can get a copy of that and watch it again as it is well funny !!, picking up some good pointers for future viewing on this thread.

I watched a favourite film of mine earlier today called "Vertical Limit", all about a failed expedition on K2. Brilliant cinematography and some good one liners in it.

"Whats up with her ??"

"Oh she's French Canadian, sometimes she is French and sometimes she is Canadian .. today she's French"

And while I remember, and its not really a film but the series "Planet Earth" is my favourite viewing just now. I have it on Blu Ray and it looks amazing. Hard to believe that in a few years some of the species in it will only be able to be seen on screen.

I luv the movie vertical limit. Might watch it later tonight actually!

**Julia** · 07-Mar-09, 00:00

If you are looking for some light hearted good quality family entertainment then I recommend 'BOLT', really funny and witty! A great movie!

**ShelleyCowie** · 07-Mar-09, 00:06

Originally Posted by Julia

If you are looking for some light hearted good quality family entertainment then I recommend 'BOLT', really funny and witty! A great movie!

I have that sitting here, aint watched it yet but i will when i can be bothered. Looks good though!

**Aaldtimer** · 07-Mar-09, 04:22

Just come across this tonight that I'd recorded off TV some time ago.
What a waste of 100 minutes of my life!
Utter non believable cr*p!

**youoldduffer** · 07-Mar-09, 13:02

Eight Below 7/10 family film about a pack of huskie's who get left behind and have to look out for themselves.

Just going to watch Snow Dogs with Cuba Gooding Jr (must add him to my favorite actor's in the other thread)

**percy toboggan** · 07-Mar-09, 13:29

Originally Posted by Aaldtimer

Just come across this tonight that I'd recorded off TV some time ago.
What a waste of 100 minutes of my life!
Utter non believable cr*p!

Re: The Village - I've had this for about three years. Watched it only once - enough said.
Off to see Gran Torino this aft.

**ShelleyCowie** · 07-Mar-09, 16:00

I have just finished watching 'Number 23' starring Jim Carrey. I was not sure about the movie when i saw the trailers, but goodness it was gripping.

From the way the story un-folds its very well thought out and put together. A few bits in the movie that maybe could have been played better but no major complaints.

I am not a huge fan of Jim Carrey but he has the personality that is able to hold a role like this.

It was weird how they figured out how everything came to the number 23, a great deal of thinking must of gone into this.

It completely had me paranoid the whole way through about the 'number 23'. If nobody has seen this then please watch it, well worth a look.

I give it an 8/10. Would have made a 9 but i felt a couple of scenes were not necessary and instead could have included some different links to the story.

**hotrod4** · 07-Mar-09, 17:21

Notorious is a good film if you like Rap Music.I am going to watch sex drive tonight so will let you know what its like.

**Ash** · 07-Mar-09, 17:49

Originally Posted by hotrod4

Notorious is a good film if you like Rap Music.I am going to watch sex drive tonight so will let you know what its like.

i watched sex drive and wasnt sure if i liked it, james marsden seemed to copy the character stiffler alot

watched bolt and i loved it my 5year old never blinked lol

also we watched the day the earth stood still and keanu as usual was amazing in it, love him!

**Fluff** · 07-Mar-09, 20:15

If you have not seen it you must watch The Prestige. It is such a good film, with a mjor twist at the end. It stars Michael Cane, Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale.

**jock leith** · 07-Mar-09, 23:17

Originally Posted by ShelleyBain

I wudna mind seeing slumdog. looks no too bad!

Also cant wait for

Watchmen (March 6th)
Monsters vs Aliens (March 27th)
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (June 26th)

Peter Jackson is just in the process of editing a film called " The lovely Bones"due for release later in the year.Is expected to be OSCAR material.Read the book as it will be an Interesting film to adapt due to the storyline.
regards JL