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buksida wrote: Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:55 amThe Midnight Sky
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10539608/

Some great cinematography in this one and a bit of science thrown in to boot. A bit like 'Gravity' combined with 'Arctic', goes on for a bit long but enjoyed it nonetheless.
Watched this last night whilst in quarantine. Recommended for those not yet seen.
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Ammonite

I was looking forward to this, as I'm a big fan of old things and Kate Winslet. Unfortunately, the only interesting part of the film is that they decided to make the fossil hunter a raving lesbian, without any factual evidence that she was (true-life story), which makes this film one not to be watched with your grandchildren... I managed to get halfway through.
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Yesterday I watched "The Lockdown Hauntings". It doesn't have an IMDB rating, It was made during the first UK lockdown early last year. I downloaded it just for the hell of it and fully expected it to be complete crap.

What a surprise. It's actually very scary. 1 hr 45 mins and kept my family quiet for a change which is quite an achievement. Being Thai, they can't stop talking over a movie. With this one, not a word!

Recommended. You'll be surprised.
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HHTel wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 9:45 am Yesterday I watched "The Lockdown Hauntings". It doesn't have an IMDB rating, It was made during the first UK lockdown early last year. I downloaded it just for the hell of it and fully expected it to be complete crap.

What a surprise. It's actually very scary. 1 hr 45 mins and kept my family quiet for a change which is quite an achievement. Being Thai, they can't stop talking over a movie. With this one, not a word!

Recommended. You'll be surprised.
Horror nut here will obviously give it a go. And it's got Tony Todd 'The Candyman' in it! :D

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Brightburn

Not a new one but just come up on Netflix. I enjoyed it. Written by the guys that did the guardians of the galaxy movies and suicide squad. A different, darker take on a superhero movie. Wonderfully gory in parts.

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"The Woman in the Window" from a novel by A. J. Flynn.

It took over 2 years to be released with re-takes and re-shoots because of it's complex story line. Netflix bought it from Disney last year and after a few more tweaks released it recently.

Very much a page turner and one of those movies that you can lose the thread if you miss a few minutes. Pause it before making coffee or going to the loo. Unless you've read the book, I doubt that even the most astute would figure the outcome.
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Read the book and am prepared to be underwhelmed by the movie, as I was with The Girl On The Train. Hope I'm wrong.
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It's always the case. Read the book first and guaranteed to spoil the movie. I thought it was a good movie, but I've not read the book.
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The book gets excellent reviews, the movie... hmm.
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A very recent movie 'Nobody'. Excellent fast moving. Choreographed by the same team as 'John Wicks'.

A surprising cast member was 'Doc' from 'Back to the Future'.

It lends itself to a sequel.

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https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/nobo ... eview-2021
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HHTel wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 2:56 pm A very recent movie 'Nobody'. Excellent fast moving. Choreographed by the same team as 'John Wicks'.

A surprising cast member was 'Doc' from 'Back to the Future'.

It lends itself to a sequel.

Long review at:

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/nobo ... eview-2021
Anything at the moment with Bob Odenkirk in it is worth watching IMO. Loved the movie but thought it got a little too John Wick towards the end. Worth a sequel. :cheers:
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HHTel wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 2:56 pm A very recent movie 'Nobody'. Excellent fast moving. Choreographed by the same team as 'John Wicks'.
The NY Times calls it a 'slick, shallow thriller'. Perfect! Downloading it now.
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HHTel wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 2:56 pm A very recent movie 'Nobody'. Excellent fast moving. Choreographed by the same team as 'John Wicks'.

A surprising cast member was 'Doc' from 'Back to the Future'.

It lends itself to a sequel.

Long review at:

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/nobo ... eview-2021
Thanks Tel, that was great fun! Good soundtrack too. Yes, this definitely needs a franchise.

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Noticed Disney's Cruella is out for download on YTS. Been quite looking forward to this one. Fairly decent reviews.



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Lost wrote:Noticed Disney's Cruella is out for download on YTS. Been quite looking forward to this one. Fairly decent reviews.



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