Last Film You Watched

[devogue]

I enjoyed it but thought it was very up and down. Some really, really good stuff and some pretty dull, poor stuff. It really picks up in the second half though and I thought all the performances were good.

Spoiler

I wasn’t in a very busy cinema but I imagine the number of nerdgasms at the Illuminati scene will be off the charts

I saw it in a relatively packed cinema and people were very hyped for certain scenes. Was a good experience.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Saw "The Bad Guys" and "The Northman" within a few days last week, Dr Strange next monday probably as I CBA to go to "premiere" events. Went to Skyfall in Glasgow and swore to never go to that cacophony ever again.

The Bad Guys - good animation, cheesy and obvious at times, but funny and engaging enough for all; basically, for a 'kid's film' - boss. The typical fanservice for parents in some cases, but surprisingly so in others - zooming the animation to the driver's footwell to show that the driver is using a heel-toe technique (as they praised him earlier a few times) was unexpected lol For what it is I'd give it a 8/10. Enjoyed it quite a lot.

The Northman - pffffffffft. I'm well into the viking history, rituals and all that, but that was a bit much at times. The story is weird but engaging, the cinematography is enjoyable. The accents (in English) at times were all over the place but it oddly made a bit of sense in the context of the film. Beautiful art, but as a movie I'd give it a 7 maybe. A lot of screaming.

 

[SLAVEN BILIC]

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Just got back from it. It’s brilliant, Sam Raimi has sprinkled a bit of horror into the MCU. Some fantastic cameos and the effects are top notch.

 

[devogue]

Saw "The Bad Guys" and "The Northman" within a few days last week, Dr Strange next monday probably as I CBA to go to "premiere" events. Went to Skyfall in Glasgow and swore to never go to that cacophony ever again.

The Bad Guys - good animation, cheesy and obvious at times, but funny and engaging enough for all; basically, for a 'kid's film' - boss. The typical fanservice for parents in some cases, but surprisingly so in others - zooming the animation to the driver's footwell to show that the driver is using a heel-toe technique (as they praised him earlier a few times) was unexpected lol For what it is I'd give it a 8/10. Enjoyed it quite a lot.

The Northman - pffffffffft. I'm well into the viking history, rituals and all that, but that was a bit much at times. The story is weird but engaging, the cinematography is enjoyable. The accents (in English) at times were all over the place but it oddly made a bit of sense in the context of the film. Beautiful art, but as a movie I'd give it a 7 maybe. A lot of screaming.

I saw one of the Harry Potter films on the first night and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. Just people constantly shouting and stuff. Was awful viewing.

 

[devogue]

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Just got back from it. It’s brilliant, Sam Raimi has sprinkled a bit of horror into the MCU. Some fantastic cameos and the effects are top notch.

Ye there were some scenes I was so surprised they did in a Marvel film.

 

[Nymzee]

Saw "The Bad Guys" and "The Northman" within a few days last week, Dr Strange next monday probably as I CBA to go to "premiere" events. Went to Skyfall in Glasgow and swore to never go to that cacophony ever again.

The Bad Guys - good animation, cheesy and obvious at times, but funny and engaging enough for all; basically, for a 'kid's film' - boss. The typical fanservice for parents in some cases, but surprisingly so in others - zooming the animation to the driver's footwell to show that the driver is using a heel-toe technique (as they praised him earlier a few times) was unexpected lol For what it is I'd give it a 8/10. Enjoyed it quite a lot.

The Northman - pffffffffft. I'm well into the viking history, rituals and all that, but that was a bit much at times. The story is weird but engaging, the cinematography is enjoyable. The accents (in English) at times were all over the place but it oddly made a bit of sense in the context of the film. Beautiful art, but as a movie I'd give it a 7 maybe. A lot of screaming.

The Northman is a rendition of a Norse myth. Might clear it up a bit for you.

 

[Wizard]

Ye there were some scenes I was so surprised they did in a Marvel film.

Spoiler

I knew going in that they were going for a more horror tilt than usual. But I was pretty shocked by how brutal it was when Wanda kills all of the Illuminati. Especially when she snaps Professor X’s neck. Wasn’t expecting them to go quite that hard but it worked.

 

[devogue]

Spoiler

I knew going in that they were going for a more horror tilt than usual. But I was pretty shocked by how brutal it was when Wanda kills all of the Illuminati. Especially when she snaps Professor X’s neck. Wasn’t expecting them to go quite that hard but it worked.

Spoiler

The guy whose head exploded was quite gnarly

 

[DualityNSNO]

The Northman is a rendition of a Norse myth. Might clear it up a bit for you.

I am well aware - it's just that the movie itself is fantastic art, but that doesn't always translate to a fantastic film, hence my score. Which is obviously how I rate it, not how it should be or is in general.

It tries to mix magic and real life, kinda does it well, kinda doesn't, for some segments it's just a bit too over the top/trippy. The end scene is just weird, there's a lot of screaming in general. Beasts and symbolism galore. They mixed up some runes regarding years and all that, but that's negligible. It's definitely a unique take in a time where most of those have gone the same route - it represents belief systems and the life back then a lot better than anything else.

BTW, I read somewhere they tried to make people look authentic with clothing and hairstyles, but because basically the bowl cut would've been prevalent - the directors looked at a bunch of people with those and went "nah, this looks dumb, just go with the more cliche'd ones" lol

Honestly, recommend to watch it to anyone who hasn't, but it's not exactly a typical entertainment film, more of an appreciator's piece.

 

[Nymzee]

I am well aware - it's just that the movie itself is fantastic art, but that doesn't always translate to a fantastic film, hence my score. Which is obviously how I rate it, not how it should be or is in general.

It tries to mix magic and real life, kinda does it well, kinda doesn't, for some segments it's just a bit too over the top/trippy. The end scene is just weird, there's a lot of screaming in general. Beasts and symbolism galore. They mixed up some runes regarding years and all that, but that's negligible. It's definitely a unique take in a time where most of those have gone the same route - it represents belief systems and the life back then a lot better than anything else.

BTW, I read somewhere they tried to make people look authentic with clothing and hairstyles, but because basically the bowl cut would've been prevalent - the directors looked at a bunch of people with those and went "nah, this looks dumb, just go with the more cliche'd ones" lol

Honestly, recommend to watch it to anyone who hasn't, but it's not exactly a typical entertainment film, more of an appreciator's piece.

Yeh not saying you didn’t get it I just know a lot of people didn’t like the film because of the fictional, shamanistic elements to it because they expected it to be a historical piece and not realising it’s mythological so completely on point in that sense.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Yeh not saying you didn’t get it I just know a lot of people didn’t like the film because of the fictional, shamanistic elements to it because they expected it to be a historical piece and not realising it’s mythological so completely on point in that sense.

Oh no in that sense it's, er, "accurate" I suppose, as much as we... know? about these things.

I didn't dislike the visuals or the story itself, just some scenes feel like they tried too hard to make it like some epic saga in places where, in my opinion, it didn't need to try so hard.

I understand why they made some of them - a lot of those myths are up for interpretation and even today people find new ways to interpret them, but still. That's my opinion that I am very sure people want to hear obviously.

 

[DualityNSNO]

I saw one of the Harry Potter films on the first night and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. Just people constantly shouting and stuff. Was awful viewing.

Basically the same for Skyfall - packed, pushing, noise everywhere, people commenting as it was being shown... FFS just sit and watch you insufferable gits.

Also someone had a bunch of kids in. TO A BOND FILM FFS, WHY?!

 

[devogue]

Basically the same for Skyfall - packed, pushing, noise everywhere, people commenting as it was being shown... FFS just sit and watch you insufferable gits.

Also someone had a bunch of kids in. TO A BOND FILM FFS, WHY?!

Cinemas are apparently like that all the time in America. The Harry Potter viewing was the only time in the UK people have been too loud in the middle of the film.

 

[Nymzee]

Death on the Nile. Got nothing on the previous; was really enjoying it till the big reveal which was all a little obvious and a bit wank.

 

[GroovyAsh]

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with the kids. I'm actually annoyed with myself for enjoying it. It's better than another bloody Despicable Me or 19th showing of Frozen, anyway.