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lad · May 6th, 2008, 11:37 AM

The child's-eye-view of the adult world is nuanced and convincing in both films, yeah. As for Boyle's best, I'd probably pick Trainspotting. But then I'm all gay for those hugely ironic, near-misanthropic portraits of terrible people, often on the edge of society - movies like Happiness.

In Bruges - Far better than we'd expected. Never have I seen such an odd flow of laidback, mean wit that's punctuated unexpectedly with harsh, violent melodrama. Midget banter is always funny, I say, and it starts to seem like a non-sequitur here until the narrative comes full circle in a cruelly ironic twist of fate. The best film I've seen starring Colin Farrell, easily. Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes were excellent as well.

EyeballKid · May 6th, 2008, 04:35 PM

I saw In Bruges at a pre-screening months back with writer/director Martin McDonagh, who is also a playwright. I absolutely loved the movie. So much that I read his 6 plays...the man's fecking brilliant.

As for Iron Man, killer comic book movie. One of the best.

derek · May 6th, 2008, 07:19 PM

In Bruges was immense. ^ I agree with your McDonagh statements, he's an immensely talented chap. The script held alot of the motifs more usual in playwriting, but he moved them into a wonderfully quick and witty script with ease.

Kasz · May 7th, 2008, 11:30 PM

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Yeah, I saw Iron Man too. It was fucking awesome. It's obviously a little sparse in content because it really is setting up for sequels, but the direction and the acting was top notch from every one. Downey Jnr is a magnetic bastard who fits the role perfectly. So many nice little touches to the movie that make it one of the most accomplished comic book movies out there.

Gotta agree with you on this one. He fit the role like a glove. He was excellent! He carried the movie singlehandedly. Iron Man was an excellent comic book adaptation.

Einherjar86 · May 8th, 2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by EyeballKid

I saw In Bruges at a pre-screening months back with writer/director Martin McDonagh, who is also a playwright. I absolutely loved the movie. So much that I read his 6 plays...the man's fecking brilliant.

As for Iron Man, killer comic book movie. One of the best.

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Originally Posted by derek

In Bruges was immense. ^ I agree with your McDonagh statements, he's an immensely talented chap. The script held alot of the motifs more usual in playwriting, but he moved them into a wonderfully quick and witty script with ease.

That's great, I've really wanted to see this movie. Now I'm psyched for it to come out.

EyeballKid · May 8th, 2008, 01:26 AM

Comes out at the end of June, from what I hear.

Definitely one DVD I'll be picking up.

derek · May 18th, 2008, 02:31 PM

Doomsday which was not too bad. It's entertaining enough, but nowhere near as good as The Decent or Dog Soldiers, which, as it happens, are two of my favourite horror/thriller movies. Marshall is a talented enough guy so Doomsday ends up being entertaining, without being brilliant.

Outpost is pretty decent too, I though. I like Ray Stevenson is pretty much everything, which makes anything I say bias, but nevertheless I did think it was a good movie. It was filmed near where my parents live, so it was pretty cool to see that terrain in a motion picture. It's very low budget, but a good movie, a nice example of British horror. It was released straight to DVD in the States by Sony, so it's worth checking out.

Einherjar86 · May 18th, 2008, 05:50 PM

I have to rent it. I've been wanting to see it ever since I first read about it on IMDb.

derek · May 20th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Saw Indy 4.

I liked it. It's ridiculous but very entertaining. It's solidly directed, as one expects from Spielberg, and the cast manage to pull it off quite well.

Unfaithfully Metalhead · May 22nd, 2008, 10:19 PM

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Gotta agree with you on this one. He fit the role like a glove. He was excellent! He carried the movie singlehandedly. Iron Man was an excellent comic book adaptation.

I saw today and loved it... +10

Fenrisúlfr · May 22nd, 2008, 10:32 PM

Forbidden Kingdom was mediocre at best

May 6th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#777 (permalink)
EyeballKid CIS Mokena Join Date: May 2007 Location: 9th & Hennepin Posts: 1,200	I saw In Bruges at a pre-screening months back with writer/director Martin McDonagh, who is also a playwright. I absolutely loved the movie. So much that I read his 6 plays...the man's fecking brilliant. As for Iron Man, killer comic book movie. One of the best. __________________ www.myspace.com/brettknickerbocker http://www.brettknickerbocker.blogspot.com

May 6th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#778 (permalink)
derek Grey Eminence Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,449	In Bruges was immense. ^ I agree with your McDonagh statements, he's an immensely talented chap. The script held alot of the motifs more usual in playwriting, but he moved them into a wonderfully quick and witty script with ease. __________________ Roman Clarion Call.

May 8th, 2008, 01:26 AM	#781 (permalink)
EyeballKid CIS Mokena Join Date: May 2007 Location: 9th & Hennepin Posts: 1,200	Comes out at the end of June, from what I hear. Definitely one DVD I'll be picking up. __________________ www.myspace.com/brettknickerbocker http://www.brettknickerbocker.blogspot.com

May 18th, 2008, 02:31 PM	#782 (permalink)
derek Grey Eminence Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,449	Doomsday which was not too bad. It's entertaining enough, but nowhere near as good as The Decent or Dog Soldiers, which, as it happens, are two of my favourite horror/thriller movies. Marshall is a talented enough guy so Doomsday ends up being entertaining, without being brilliant. Outpost is pretty decent too, I though. I like Ray Stevenson is pretty much everything, which makes anything I say bias, but nevertheless I did think it was a good movie. It was filmed near where my parents live, so it was pretty cool to see that terrain in a motion picture. It's very low budget, but a good movie, a nice example of British horror. It was released straight to DVD in the States by Sony, so it's worth checking out. __________________ Roman Clarion Call.

May 18th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#783 (permalink)
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May 6th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#776 (permalink)
lad needs more wench Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,633	The child's-eye-view of the adult world is nuanced and convincing in both films, yeah. As for Boyle's best, I'd probably pick Trainspotting. But then I'm all gay for those hugely ironic, near-misanthropic portraits of terrible people, often on the edge of society - movies like Happiness. In Bruges - Far better than we'd expected. Never have I seen such an odd flow of laidback, mean wit that's punctuated unexpectedly with harsh, violent melodrama. Midget banter is always funny, I say, and it starts to seem like a non-sequitur here until the narrative comes full circle in a cruelly ironic twist of fate. The best film I've seen starring Colin Farrell, easily. Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes were excellent as well.

May 20th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#784 (permalink)
derek Grey Eminence Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,449	Saw Indy 4. I liked it. It's ridiculous but very entertaining. It's solidly directed, as one expects from Spielberg, and the cast manage to pull it off quite well. __________________ Roman Clarion Call.

May 22nd, 2008, 10:32 PM	#786 (permalink)
Fenrisúlfr ὁ δύσκος λύκος Join Date: May 2008 Location: США Posts: 735	Forbidden Kingdom was mediocre at best