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Can't beat a bit of CEX :D
Love the Bourne films. (Possibly why i'm so fond of QoS!)
Ultimatum is my favourite. Rapid pace and gripping action. With Bourne relying on his wits to keep one step ahead of his pursuers.
Really liked Legacy, which i only saw for the first time last year.
But they're all excellent thrillers to varying degrees. I do like Paul Greengrass's direction.
Sounds very similar to AQotWF.
And indeed, also to Das Boot. There's one scene in which the captain decides to not pick up enemy survivors and one sailor asks the captain why they didn't and the captain replies that he doesn't even have enough provisions for his own crew to make it through the voyage, let alone extra pow's, he then asks how many he should have picked up, 5? 50? 100?, as he continues "for all else you can address the gentlemen that started all this madness in the first place." Or something among those lines (it was in German of course). And that's in the end what it's all about, those who start the damn things aren't the ones fighting them...
Re: the recent All Quiet on the Western Front, while I think it’s very well-made from a technical point of view and the actors are all doing good work, I didn’t find it particularly emotionally compelling and I found the score somewhat routine. A solid 3.5/5 picture, but little more.
(I also seem to recall it getting excoriated in Germany for the liberties it took with the book, though I can’t comment on them as I haven’t read it yet).
I concur mate, that 'Paths of Glory' is a stunner of a film, but I'd say its more an Anti War movie!
To be fair, Das Boot, AQotWF,Apocalypse Now and Platoon are also more anti-war films then, aren't they? Most of them are to some degree I'd say. That's perhaps why SPR doesn't really gel with me all that well, it's all a bit glorifying, or maybe that's just me?
Good point ,mate!
Regarding Spielberg’s last “great” film, I’d have to say it’s Lincoln (2012) for me - absolutely phenomenal acting and super captivating. Post-Private Ryan, I also find his three movies right after that all pretty great, especially Catch Me If You Can (2002).
Am presuming you mean 'ThunderBOLT and Lightfoot'? 😂
Agree, it holds up really well, and both Eastwood and Bridges are a superb double act! Love that ending too! Sad as it is!
Probably the anti war movie..!
My mistake, lol. Spell check, lol. Yes, Eastwood is charming as well.
OG runs amuck 1973 (Benny is engaged, also Dynamite Harry aid them.....imo HHS jr was better as Harry than the danish actor imo , Harry also appeared in many more films in Norway. Hallandsen is running from police and Egon Olsen gets frozen)
OG last exploits 1974 (this was to be final OG film but audience wanted more.....rent-a-thug Bøffen appears , prolly for 1st time. Rolf Søder was much superior as bad guy Johan Morgan than danish actor , imo. Egon wants revenge as it turned out too good to be true.....)
OG on the tracks 1975 (train heist.....unlike norwegian version its not Harry but Børge that comes to the gangs rescue , hes Kjelds son)
OG deruda 1977 (modern age enters this series, with computers etc. Georg is a pompous computer wiz aiding them , he kinda looks like Jim Cornette , lol. In norw version its Harald jr who plays this character , except hes now Data Harry & no longer drunken
Olsenbanden "docu" (spoilers)
Directed by James Whale
After not being crazy about Bride of Frankenstein, I was a bit scared to revisit this one, but it held up superbly.
The cinematography and sets are phenomenal, Boris Karloff is both pitiful as well as dangerous, Colin Clive manages to convey the ambition-at-all-costs-scientist perfectly and for a bit of light-heartedness there's Fredrrick Kerr giving an amusing turn as the Baron. I had a great time with this.
I'm glad you enjoyed Frankenstein, @GoldenGun. It’s less focused on jokes than Bride, with a more serious tone and, in my opinion, a more compelling overall story. Both films have iconic imagery, but my preference definitely leans toward Frankenstein.
In stunning 4k disc, Michael Manns superb crime drama, has a fabulous James Caan as Frank, a professional jewel thief, who does a job for the mob ( headed by a supremely nasty Robert Prosky!) who, after helping him secure a house and adopt a baby with his wife (Tuesday Weld) finds they want his services forever, all the while trying to evade corrupt cops! With a terrific score from Tangerine Dream, it's a splendid thriller, with a powerhouse performance from Caan!
Directed by Jon Turteltaub
I remember enjoying this as a kid, and as I was looking for an easy-watch I revisited it. Unfortunately I thought it was rather poor. Now I don't need every film to be Godard, but I do appreciate a little sense of self-awareness when you're going into full silly-mode. This one lacked any of said self-awareness and poo-faced a lot of pseudo-historical nonsense down my throat. The one saving grace though is Sean Bean, who steals the show as the baddie.
Mine too! I really enjoyed this one while Bride was a bit hit-and-miss for me. I remember enjoying Son of Frankenstein as well, but I'll need to revisit it because it's been a while.
Another one that's been in my watchlist for quite some time. I really like 80's Mann, usually full of atmosphere.
More Michael Mann, his adaptation of Thomas Harris 'Red Dragon' novel has William Peterson as Will Graham pursuing a serial killer nicknamed 'Tooth Fairy' This bluray looks fab. Dante Spinottis superb photography, a gripping screenplay ( also by Mann) and an exceptional cast., Peterston is compelling as the tortured Graham, Dennis Farina, Kim Greist, a very young Stephen Lang as a sleazy reporterand a wonderful turn from Joan Allen as a blind lady and our first cinematic view of Hannibal Lecter ( here named Lecktor!!) an utterly terrifying performance from Brian Cox. Equally scary is Tom Noonan as the wonderfully named Francis Dollarhyde! One of the most gripping, exciting thrillers of the 80's, a true classic
Indeed. Excellent film. Looks great, well-acted, perfect soundtrack. Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy and Matt Smith give good performances. It's also cool to see Terence Stamp and Diana Rigg in here. I'm a tad saddened by its disappointing performance at the BO.
I loved the story and vibes as well on top of all the compliments you gave it. There were a few details I think that needed some more work, but nothing at all really soured my experience of it. Rigg was fabulous in it - a heck of a final role for her. And that really is a shame about the box office, yes - absolutely deserved better numbers for that and reviews I think. Absolutely have to add this one to my 4K collection someday.
So far from Edgar Wright I’ve seen this one, Scott Pilgrim, Hot Fuzz, and Baby Driver, and he hasn’t disappointed me yet. I’d say Soho and Baby Driver were my favorites. As for his upcoming Running Man remake, I’m not so sure I’ll dig it, but hopefully it works out better than I expect. I think this guy should direct a James Bond movie someday, and I know I’m hardly the only one to think so.
EDIT: I also saw Wright’s excellent documentary film of The Sparks Brothers, which introduced me to the band. I owe him for getting me into one of my favorite musical artists!
I love this film. In my top 50 of all time!
My memory was correct - it is indeed excellent and the best one. The story is propulsive, the action is masterfully staged and it delivers a strong conclusion to Bourne's story. The ending in particular, with Extreme Ways blasting out and Bourne swimming away, marks the end of a great trilogy of films.
Yes, probably is my own favourite! The sequence at Waterloo station is superbly done by Greengrass!
An underrated gem and Terrance Stamps and Diana Riggs last performances both excellent as always.
Having watched 'Manhunter' I'd forgotten I taped this a few weeks ago , so decided to watch it last night. Don't think I've seen it since it's cinema release! I remember the big publicity and iof course, the Oscar triumphs! It's nicely directed by Jonathan Demme, and lead Jodie Foster is compelling, out to catch a serial killer with the aid of Hannibal Lector, now played by Anthony Hopkins, in a more flashy grandiose manner than Brian Cox! I have to admit I prefer Cox version, I find Hopkins too much of a caricature and a bit one dimensional! The story moves at a pace, and the highlight is nothing to do with catching our killer, but Lectors escape, a terrific sequence, the ending is clever too how it's set up, but in the end I prefer Manns film, just much more, well, cinematic, if that makes sense? ( Interesting footnote, the late great Gene Hackman tried to get this film made long before Demme and crew!, I wonder was he going to play Lector, now that would have been interesting!!)
Directed by Tom Tykwer
Ben Whishaw absolutely shines as the titular psycho in this German-French production about a serial killer in medieval France who has an abnormally well-developed sense of smell.
If that sounds ridiculous already, wait until you see the ending. And yet, its dreamy yet also economical style makes all this work perfectly.
Don't expect a romanticised image of medieval Europe either, streets and nails are dirty, even though the medieval buildings are still gorgeous. Establishing shots are beautiful, but zooming in on the streets takes that sense away (unless of course we are in more well-off surroundings).
Director Tykwer seems to have the rare ability to make his audience perceive something a viewer cannot possibly capture (i.e. smell). Superb filmmaking if you ask me.
Also stars Alan Rickman, Dustin Hoffman, TWINE's David Calder, and a silent yet striking short appearance by Karoline Herfurth.
I was impressed.
I'm glad you're impressed, @GoldenGun. I love the film, the cast, the music, the visuals, ... The dreamy climax is poetic. I love the bland of mystery, horror and comedy.