[Closed] Recent Viewing Part III

I enjoyed Ghost Protocol quite a lot. I like that most of the effects shots felt quite real, and seemingly a lot of the action was real with very little CGI intrusion. (Well, that's what I seem to remember. I may be wrong?) I do remember liking the carparking/briefcase scene, very well executed. I also like the unashamedly stereotypical "geographical" music used in the obligatory desert, Indian and Russian scenes. In fact, I think the whole score is fantastic.

Yeah, I watched Ghost Protocol for the first time last month and greatly enjoyed it. Giacchino's score is top-notch in context.

I just saw Martin Scorsese's "Hugo"! That must be one of the best feel-good-movies I have seen in a very long time. Stellar cast, great visuals, nice story - two hours very well spent. The train station becomes the theatre of life. The film is a hymn to film making and to humaneness. It gets a bit cheesy in places but that's part of the game.

Yeah, kids who grew up on films like "Transformers", may well be bored by this film. As far as I'm concerned such films reasure me that the art of film-making is not forgotten.

I was a little bit underhelmed when I first listened to Howard Shore's score on CD, I liked it but did not return to it very often. That will change now. I loved the score in context!

One point though: I was a bit disapointed that my German DVD does not feater the French dubbing. During the whole film I had the feeling that this is a film that ought to be enjoyed in Frensh. The distinctly British style of speaking felt a bit odd in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Amazing movie, isn't it? And Danna's score is really good in it.

I'm looking forward to it very much!!

Another disappointing outing with the Doctor. Some potential but what was that story?

I would never have trimmed away the Ian Holm sequence. Holm being one of my alltime favourite actors, he was one of the reasons why I looked forward to the film in the first place, regardless if an 'older' version of Bilbo appeared in the book (can't remember anymore). It plays upon the film's strength as a dynamic between familiar and new.

Hmmm. I didn't get that. I got kinda 'goosebumps' in that whole sequence....was I really back where we left off 10 years ago, which back then turned out to be one of the greatest cinematic experiences of the 2000's? I think they were quite reserved in the Wood & Holm appearance. If I'm right, we also enter the story right before the big party that opens FOTR?

Actually, I do agree with your other issues in the 'trim' comment (stone giants, Radagast, vargs).

I'm not sure I would agree with that.

Really?
I thought it was one of the better outings for Eleven!
In fact, it's been a long time since I enjoyed an episode that much. I feared the worst when I saw the snowmen with teeth in the teaser, but the overall result was far better than that silly premise, with thanks to a plucky performance by the lovely Jenna-Louise Coleman, and the always redoubtable Richard E. Grant (one of my favourite actors I never get to see in anything), looking even more sour than usual!

And thank GOD [spoiler]we've lost that incredibly annoying Amy and Rory (no complaint to the actors, who actually were quite good. It was just the way both characters were scripted that REALLY got on my tits. Continuously.
Amy's one-dimensional "tough guy" image and Rory's nineties metro-man stereotype got very old in only one episode. Leave alone several seasons).[/spoiler]

I'm actually looking forward to the rest of the season now and unravelling the mystery of [spoiler]the impossible woman who died twice[/spoiler].
Just as I'd as good as given up on this doctor.

Agreed. That was a true groan-out-loud moment.



Agree again. A [spoiler]Sontaran sidekick[/spoiler]. What a fantastic idea! And with some truly awesome dialogue. [spoiler]"If you resist, you wil be obliterated. Can I take your coat?"[/spoiler]
I thought the dialogue in general was up a notch or tow from previous seasons anyway!




How can anyone not like Richard E. Grant???

Richard E. Grant IS A FILM SCORE FAN, how can he not be liked

Was a very good 3 day movie experience:

- Hugo

2nd viewing (now in 2D) and low and behold I loved it much more now. Much more magical and charming than I remember it (now raising it to 8), such charming wonderful cinema with a big thank you for such stunning camera work

8 out of 10

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- Waitress

What you say? Such a charming picture. The director who starred in this film was murdered at the time of editing (which is just horrible). But she can be proud of this charming picture because it's such a sweet little story with 2 actors I love to see in films (Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion) (3 if you add the recently deceased Andy Griffith). Anyway, such a small but lovely dramatic / romantic comedy

7 out of 10

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There Will be Blood

Holy crap, even though my brother needed to give me a push with this one, what a gripping tale. Marvelously acted and shot, this movie does leave a big impression behind, not the least because of the eclectic and gripping score of Johnny Greenwood (which I heard now for the first time). Daniel Day-Lewis, you are truly one of the finest character actors out there. Plus those final 10 minutes are sensational.

10 out of 10

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Remember Me

Another high quality drama. It's the kind of movie that I liked because of the strong character telling (most notably between Robert Pattinson and Pierce Brosnan, and because of the charming connection between Pattinson and de Ravin), but it's also the kind of movie that suddenly becomes something more when you see the final 5 minutes. Wow, I was baffled when I saw that ending. I liked the music (especially at the end) as well.

8 out of 10

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The Darkest Hour

I knew this one would be the weakest link, but I still enjoyed it because of the great special effects and ditto look. Decent and enjoyable enough but nothing more. Plus it's hard to get some kind of emotional connection if you're hearing such a crappy score. Luckily it sounded like an extra set of SFX in the film, making it not irritatingly bad (like on album)

6 out of 10

Thanks everyone for the wishes! I am enjoying myself indeed! Greetings and happy holidays to everyone!