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Shakyuk Jan 31st 2018 3:46 am
Re: Movies - 2018 Strikes Back
 
Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12431160)
Has anyone else seen The Circle

Social media to the nth degree, the shape of things to come?

The Circle (2017) Reviews - Metacritic
I watched this, I liked the subject matter and felt it had a lot of good points. I think the film was potentially targeted at teens though as that's how it felt in places. Some of the script was very cringe though. Its should open some teens eyes though which is good.

Siouxie Jan 31st 2018 5:26 am
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Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12431437)
My wife watched it and said it was ok. I don't like the main actress (Harry Potter girl) so couldn't watch, even though the subject matter interests me. Any good?
The concept was interesting (particularly in my line of work); Tom Hanks quite good in his part (but then I've always liked his films) and the potential was there.. the plot fell down in parts though. Still enjoyable, for me, though I found the ending somewhat abrupt and felt they could have taken it further.

Originally Posted by Shakyuk (Post 12431615)
I watched this, I liked the subject matter and felt it had a lot of good points. I think the film was potentially targeted at teens though as that's how it felt in places. Some of the script was very cringe though. Its should open some teens eyes though which is good.
Agreed!

:)

Shard Jan 31st 2018 9:11 am
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Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12431739)
The concept was interesting (particularly in my line of work); Tom Hanks quite good in his part (but then I've always liked his films) and the potential was there.. the plot fell down in parts though. Still enjoyable, for me, though I found the ending somewhat abrupt and felt they could have taken it further.

:)
Yes I think that's pretty consistent with what I heard. I also like Tom Hanks, and thought he was great in Captain Phillips. Looking forward to see his new one set in DC.

magnumpi Jan 31st 2018 10:09 am
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I thought the end of circle was good, as was the rest of the film

beckiwoo Feb 1st 2018 4:48 am
Re: Movies - 2018 Strikes Back
 
Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12431437)
My wife watched it and said it was ok. I don't like the main actress (Harry Potter girl) so couldn't watch, even though the subject matter interests me. Any good?
I’m not particularly keen on her either. The plot looks good though

Shakyuk Feb 2nd 2018 4:35 am
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I watched Snowden last night, that was very good. I already knew the story as its one I've followed for years but it was a good eye opener for my girlfriend.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is such a truly diverse actor.
Films like this to 500 days of summer to Don Jon.

BristolUK Feb 2nd 2018 11:45 am
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Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 12202976)
Miss Sloane was quite good.
Watched tonight. Really enjoyed it and did not see that coming.

For anyone who likes something political with a small p. I actually preferred it to The Post.

Originally Posted by IMDB
In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds winning may come at too high a price.
Remarkable screenplay for someone who's never written anything else. :blink:

Novocastrian Feb 3rd 2018 5:19 am
Re: Movies - 2018 Strikes Back
 
Originally Posted by magnumpi (Post 12432004)
I thought the end of circle was good, as was the rest of the film
This post reminds me of the old times when films in cinemas played on continuous loop and you could walk in at any random point of the film and watch the beginning after the end.

BristolUK Feb 3rd 2018 7:14 am
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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 12433968)
This post reminds me of the old times when films in cinemas played on continuous loop and you could walk in at any random point of the film and watch the beginning after the end.
:nod::nod:
Used to do that nearly every Saturday.

"right, this is where we came in..."

Shard Feb 3rd 2018 11:09 am
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First two Star Trek re-makes (JJ Abrahms). Saw them a couple of years ago and re-watched this week. Totally awesome. Haven't seen the third one (2016?) yet...but looking forward to when I do.

BristolUK Feb 4th 2018 7:51 am
Re: Movies - 2018 Strikes Back
 
Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12434183)
First two Star Trek re-makes (JJ Abrahms). Saw them a couple of years ago and re-watched this week. Totally awesome. Haven't seen the third one (2016?) yet...but looking forward to when I do.
I liked them.

Coming soon

Shakyuk Feb 4th 2018 3:59 pm
Re: Movies - 2018 Strikes Back
 
Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12434183)
First two Star Trek re-makes (JJ Abrahms). Saw them a couple of years ago and re-watched this week. Totally awesome. Haven't seen the third one (2016?) yet...but looking forward to when I do.
I really didn't like the third one.
It didn't have the tension and grit of the first two.

Shard Feb 4th 2018 8:37 pm
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Originally Posted by Shakyuk (Post 12434933)
I really didn't like the third one.
It didn't have the tension and grit of the first two.
Good to know - can lower my expectations. Considering how iconic the crew of the original Star Trek became, I thought the JJ Abram's films did an excellent job of recapturing that essence.

Have started watching Netflix Discovery Star Trek too. Not bad. Never got into TNG or any of the other off shoots. There are so many it seems.

BristolUK Feb 5th 2018 12:38 am
Re: Movies - 2018 Strikes Back
 
Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12435052)
Have started watching Netflix Discovery Star Trek too. Not bad. Never got into TNG or any of the other off shoots. There are so many it seems.
I liked TNG, except for that really annoying soppy git Wesley Crusher.

"Q" was good. I remember a line of his when he was no longer immortal. "I would be eternally grateful. Which doesn’t mean as much as it used to, I’ll admit…” :rofl:

Shard Feb 5th 2018 12:47 am
Re: Movies - 2018 Strikes Back
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12435250)
I liked TNG, except for that really annoying soppy git Wesley Crusher.

"Q" was good. I remember a line of his when he was no longer immortal. "I would be eternally grateful. Which doesn’t mean as much as it used to, I’ll admit…” :rofl:
I hardly know it. Although there is photo of the cast, and Whoopi Goldberg is in it wearing some ridiculous headgear. I think that sums it up !

But Picard was good.


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