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I stuck with it and it does get better. It's not great, but worth finishing.
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I stuck with it and it does get better. It's not great, but worth finishing.
covcity4life
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timothy chamolet is very talented, first saw him in call me by your name as was convinced he was a french actor!
maybe he is actually and his american accent is top notch lol, either way great actor
want to watch the king tonight, hope i enjoy it
Mr Panda
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I read after I watched The King that he has dual American and French citizenship. Speaks French in the film too
clint van damme
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Joker.
Film 8/10.
Phoenix performance 9.5/10.
One of the best leads I can remember. Darker than dark performance.
As said massive nods to King of comedy and I didn't realise that De Nero and Zazie Beetz were in it which was a nice bonus.
Film 8/10.
Phoenix performance 9.5/10.
One of the best leads I can remember. Darker than dark performance.
As said massive nods to King of comedy and I didn't realise that De Nero and Zazie Beetz were in it which was a nice bonus.
fellatio_Martinez
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The Irishman - 8.5/10
Great storyline, typical classy Scorcese direction and some immense acting. Pesci gave a brilliantly layered performance. No one does simmering rage like he does. I also enjoyed Al Pacino who was over the top as ever. It's quite a sad film and doesn't glorify the mafia way of life which Goodfellas and Casino did.
It loses points for the use of de-aging effects which make half of the film look like a computer game. The technology isn't fit for purpose yet. It's something I just couldn't get passed and it definitely hindered my enjoyment. It's also about 20 mins too long.
It's definitely a must watch though. It's just a shame about the effects.
Great storyline, typical classy Scorcese direction and some immense acting. Pesci gave a brilliantly layered performance. No one does simmering rage like he does. I also enjoyed Al Pacino who was over the top as ever. It's quite a sad film and doesn't glorify the mafia way of life which Goodfellas and Casino did.
It loses points for the use of de-aging effects which make half of the film look like a computer game. The technology isn't fit for purpose yet. It's something I just couldn't get passed and it definitely hindered my enjoyment. It's also about 20 mins too long.
It's definitely a must watch though. It's just a shame about the effects.
covcity4life
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only heard good things about deaging so far
sounds like it will be great regardless. cant wait for it to reach netflix
how come you sought out cinema release? just big Scorcese fan?
clint van damme
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can't wait to see this film, read the book years ago and loved it.
The de-aging special effects seem to be dividing opinion. Some people seem to have a real issue with it. Listening to the film review on 5live Mark Kermode was OK with it but Simon Mayo wasn't.
Part of the reason Scorsese went with Netflix is because supposedly they have the best technology for that sort of thing and apparently he was insistent on using the same actors rather than using younger actors for the earlier years.
I wonder if that is because there is a strong theme about friendship running throughout the film and for him De Nero, Pacino and Pesci that's particularly relevant as it's probably the last time they will work together.
Houchens Head
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Just going on from previous posts re. "The Irishman", do we know when it will be available on Netflix? I've had this bookmarked in my head for bloody ages now!
chiefdave
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27th November for Nexflix.
Houchens Head
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Cheers Chiefy!
fellatio_Martinez
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I think the de-aging either bothers you or it doesn't. As Clint said, on Mark Kermode's film review show Mark said the effects didn't stick out to him whereas Simon Mayo said it bothered him a lot.
I was in Belfast last week where the film is out in all cinemas and it was in a Imax screen so I couldn't resist. I think it will be suited to home viewing though because three and a half hours is too long to be sat in a cinema.
I can see why Scorcese wanted to use de-aging. The film would have looked odd if other actors were used for the younger characters. The problem I had was that it just wasn't executed well enough to allow me to feel immersed. When people age so do their voices yet they stay the same throughout. The shape of the faces stayed the same but with wrinkles removed. DeNiro's eyes were turned bright blue which made it look like he had cataracts. They also modified body movements. DeNiro beats someone up as a 40 something version of himself and he looks like a robot.
Apart from that it is a truly great film and I'm eager to see it again. I think the effects will look better when not blown up on a cinema screen.
covcity4life
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the king 7/10
felt it wasnt as epic as i was expecting but still good
felt it wasnt as epic as i was expecting but still good
Houchens Head
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What's it about, without giving too much away?
covcity4life
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alien shapeshifter poses as king henry v and goes to war with france because thats where his spaceship has been hidden
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I enjoyed it.
Houchens Head
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Okay. Not my cup of tea. Sounds daft!
covcity4life
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lol sorry just joshing
its about king henry V and his attitude to war with france plus the battle of agincourt
Sky_Blue_Dreamer
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So it's an adaptation of Henry V?
covcity4life
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yes beleive so,shakespeare
fellatio_Martinez
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How does Bale's attempt at a brummie accent go?
Mark Kermode reviewed it and said his accent travels the length and breath of England.
clint van damme
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Watched Once upon a time in Hollywood last night and I honestly don't know what to make of it.
Very peculiar premise, not sure what Tarantino was trying to achieve. Pretty quirky though, some good cameos, Mike Moh was funny as Bruce Lee, though I don't think the dialogue hit the heights of some of his films though
Very peculiar premise, not sure what Tarantino was trying to achieve. Pretty quirky though, some good cameos, Mike Moh was funny as Bruce Lee, though I don't think the dialogue hit the heights of some of his films though
richnrg
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a king
clint van damme
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Spoiler alert man FFS!
Mcbean
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Loved it and will go again - class acting - in a way as LeMans 66 it is a pastiche on true event with clever juxtaposition- soundtrack also very good
Alan Dugdales Moustache
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Green book - one of the best films I've seen for ages. True story. On Amazon or Netflix, can't remember which. Dead easy to follow if, like me, you can't follow complicated plots.
clint van damme
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enjoyed it, wasn't quite as intense as I thought it would be given the subject matter. Two leads were great.
yeah, far more ‘enjoyable’ and easier to watch than expected. Great film
ps watched a classic (for me) again the other day, Drive. Liked You were never really here on Netflix as well
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SkyBlueDom26
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Watched Rise of the footsoldier part 4 the other day, was decent tbh just not as good as the first in the series
clint van damme
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Today's the day - the Irishman on Netflix.
fellatio_Martinez
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Free Solo
A documentary about a man who thinks it's a good idea to climb huge dangerous mountains without the aid of ropes or anything safety related.
It's as gripping (pardon the pun) and nerve wracking as any huge blockbuster film.
9/10
A documentary about a man who thinks it's a good idea to climb huge dangerous mountains without the aid of ropes or anything safety related.
It's as gripping (pardon the pun) and nerve wracking as any huge blockbuster film.
9/10
classic docufilm ! Saw it for the third time when my mum was up at the weekend. Amazing
dawn wall on Netflix also good if you like that type of stuff
fellatio_Martinez
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I actually watched Dawn Wall the night before Free Solo. I really enjoyed that too. These guys have grit and determination I could never muster. I find it hard enough getting out of bed never mind pulling myself up a mountain.