What Films Have You Seen Recently?

[Gojirosan]

In the past month I have seen two massive budget science fiction epics from name Hollywood directors.

One was a pretentious barrel of boredom that looked pretty but misfired in every other possible way. The other was exceptionally well made, enormous fun in a glorious old fashioned way and a refreshing joy from start to finish.

The duffer was Prometheus, the joy was John Carter.

Yep, I thought John Carter was a wonderful film. It gave me the same emotional ride as Mike Hodges's 1980 Flash Gordon ie: IT WAS FUN!

Cast were great (I am now in love with Lynn Collins), it looked gorgeous, action scenes were plentiful but never overdone, the greatest integration of CGI and SPFX I have ever seen in a Live Action film, and it did not offend my sensibilities as a big fan of the original series of books.

I loved it. Silly, frivolous enjoyment, the like of which Hollywood seemed to have forgotten how to make in recent years.

I cannot for the life of me work out why it was panned by everyone.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Gojirosan

I genuinely prefer Ferrara's version. I don't find Kaufman's to be as good as most seem to. It's the least of the three for me. I've never bothered owning it.

I think there may have been a fourth version. Let's pretend there wasn't.

Totally agree. Body Snatchers is far superior to Kaufman's film.

The Invasion isn't up to much at all though.

[Wes]

Originally Posted by Gojirosan

The duffer was Prometheus, the joy was John Carter...

Gojirosan, I haven't seen John Carter but I'd like to now. Yeah, the Ridley Scott was very disappointing, I thought all those references to the original films were badly misplaced. A month after seeing the film, I remember almost nothing about it...

[keirarts]

Originally Posted by Wes

Gojirosan, I haven't seen John Carter but I'd like to now. Yeah, the Ridley Scott was very disappointing, I thought all those references to the original films were badly misplaced. A month after seeing the film, I remember almost nothing about it...

I also found John carter VASTLY underrated, sure it took a few liberty's here and there with the source material but the end product was a lot of fun. A victim of poor marketing and the modern audiences failiure to appreciate pulp fantasy. I always say Mike Hodges FLASH GORDON got similar poor treatment at the box office and critics.

[Pete]

Took my nieces to see HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA today (we were going to see FRANKENWEENIE but got there too late) and I didn't fancy it but it turned out to be really good.

[VicDakin]

What films have you seen recently

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Pete

Took my nieces to see HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA today (we were going to see FRANKENWEENIE but got there too late) and I didn't fancy it but it turned out to be really good.

I took my sons to watch Hotel Transylvania today at the brand new Vue Cinema that opened this afternoon. I don't remember the last time I laughed as much during a film, we all absolutely loved it. My only complaint is the fact they called Frankenstein's monster Frankenstein, guess that's just me being fickle. Highly recommended, even if you haven't got kids!

[Nordicdusk]

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Cant believe i have left it so long to see this. Some over the top greatness. Also nice to see some faces from Trailer Park Boys in it too.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Just watched Police Story for the first time in about fifteen years. Still a classic of its kind with some breathtaking set pieces.

No wonder no-one in Asia will insure Jackie and his stunt team after this.

The talky inane bit in the middle with the two girls still rambles on for far too long though.

[Gojirosan]

Finally watched The Devil Inside all the way through.

Ouch! What a turkey. I think it might actually be even worse than Paranormal Activity.