Rate The Last Film You've Seen With Marks Out Of Ten - Part Two

[wearysmith]

Lot of time for 'Your Christmas Or Mine?'   Guess I'd give it a 7.

 

A young couple jump trains to be with each other over Christmas. They both end up at the home of their beloved's parents. Rich kids meets ordinary working class family, down-to-Earth lass meets her beau's dad - a Lord.

Typical fish-out-of-water seasonal nonsense, but perfect for this time of year.

 

A few names worth mentioning. Daniel Mays, who some will recall as the Devil's emissary in the final series of 'Ashes To Ashes', comes over convincingly as a wheelin' and dealin' Cockerny geezah. Angela Griffin, ('Mount Pleasant',  'Midsomer Murders', 'Waterloo Road') gets grins as his long-suffering wife.

 

I'd watch it again.

 

 

 

[hauxwell]

1 hour ago, hackey lad said:

Guillermo Del Toro is well known for making dark films 

I’m not surprised after watching his version of Pinocchio.  

[ukdobby]

On 13/11/2022 at 20:17, Baron99 said:

'The Banshees of Inisherin', starring Colin Farrell & Brenda Gleeson. 

 

Very dark, (literally when the plot takes characters into their tiny cottages & the pub), drama but with comedy moments, usually brought about by the dialogue & Irish idiosyncrasies. 

 

Set in a small rural farming community on an island off the west coast of Ireland in 1923.  The story revolves round the sudden break up of the friendship between Farrell & Gleeson's characters, when Gleeson decides that Farrell is an idiot & they no longer have anything meaningful to say to each other. 

 

When Farrell tries to rekindle the relationship, Gleeson, who's character is an accomplished fiddle player, usually found playing in the pub, Gleeson gives Farrell an ultimatum; if he doesn't stop bothering him, everytime he does, Gleeson will cut off one of his own fingers.  

 

Good supporting cast & a donkey belonging to Farrell:s character, crucial to the plot, provide some lighter comedy moments. 

 

The film isn't a good as the last pairing of Farrell & Gleeson in 'In Bruges' but its a very original storyline & we'll acted. 

 

Film on 4 had a hand in the production so expect to see it on tv some time in 2023 / 24.

 

7/10 for originality. 

Wondered how they'd make a full film about a guy falling out with his mate but enjoyed it and funny in places,like you said not as good as in Bruges but worth a watch.

[hackey lad]

Firestarter 2022 . Think  the brilliant TV series  Heroes   was far better than this . This is almost a copy  .  Based on a Stephen King story   Bang average 5/10 

[Rockers rule]

Tolkien 

 

Part biography of JRR Tolkien's early life and up to him writing the opening line of 'The Hobbit'.

Well worth watching 8/10 fully enjoyed

 

 

[Rockers rule]

The Fabelmans 

Semi autobiographic (way too long) story based on Spielberg's early life and entry into the world of filming.

Well filmed (of course), lots of 50's & 60's American automobiles ()

 Certainly captures the essence of the 1950's & 60's but the thing is just too long ☹️.

 

Worth watching but low 6/10 from me ☹️

 

 

[Funky_Gibbon]

Glass Onion - 7/10

 

Fun but you can guess a lot of the third act plot halfway through the movie which for a murder mystery isn't ideal.

[wearysmith]

I watched 'Glass Onion' last night too. 8/10.

Great to hear 2 Bowie songs, 'Star' and 'Starman' on the soundtrack.

 

Like the first one, a marvellous ensemble. However, if you've seen the first movie you know nothing you see is as it seems. The twists and turns and reveals are not unexpected. Still enjoyable though.

Features 2 of my favourite actresses Kathryn Hahn and Kate Hudson who are suitably arch throughout.

 

The last 10 minutes are particularly enjoyable. Smashing, really.

 

 

Edited December 24, 2022 by wearysmith

[PRESLEY]

A Million ways how to die in the west, Hackey and Padders would enjoy this funny film.  10/10

[hackey lad]

The Sons of Katie Elder .  I love these old type westerns . Classic  8/10 

8 hours ago, PRESLEY said:

A Million ways how to die in the west, Hackey and Padders would enjoy this funny film.  10/10

Seen it 6.5/10