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The Film Thread

Captain

Just reading that Franco is set to play Kaneda in the live action Akira so it looks like a comlete re-imaginig. I think they will fumble it, but it's one of my most eagerly anticipated movies.

lorddulaarsenal

That limitless looks like it could be good

USArsenal

watched The Kids Are Alright tonight..

meh.. could have done without watching it.. average movie. cant believe its nominated for so much

USArsenal

also watched Animal Kingdom.. another meh movie.. dont see the big hooplah about it...

USArsenal

ok, having seen all the 10 nominated films except Toy Story 3 (doesnt belong there IMO), this is my ranking of the nominated movies:

The King's Speech
The Social Network
127 Hours
The Fighter
Inception
True Grit
Black Swan
Winter's Bone
The Kids Are All Right

Toy Story 3 (not seen, dont care)

Burnwinter

Captain wrote:
Just reading that Franco is set to play Kaneda in the live action Akira so it looks like a comlete re-imaginig. I think they will fumble it, but it's one of my most eagerly anticipated movies.

Just had a look and I can't see who might be up as Tetsuo. That'll be an interesting casting choice.

I'd be more excited about it if The Book of Eli's director wasn't attached to the project ...

lorddulaarsenal

saw the firm today, was expecting and hoping for a more horrible watch. needed more violence

Burnwinter

You talking about the old Gary Oldman film? Yes I agree it wasn't quite as horrific as you might expect - more sordid and pathetic.

Qwiss

Captain wrote:
Just reading that Franco is set to play Kaneda in the live action Akira so it looks like a comlete re-imaginig. I think they will fumble it, but it's one of my most eagerly anticipated movies.

Guarantee the finish is nothing like the original

Captain

It would be possibly the worst scene of all time if they tried to recreate it.

I imagine that the finished product will end up being a mix of theological mumbo jumbo and some decent action; basically The Matrix 4.

Burnwinter

Like a fair bit of Japanese drama Akira always seemed to have a lot to do with Japan's WWII experience, especially Hiroshima. Wonder if they'll retain that feel.

lorddulaarsenal

Just watching district 9

how sweet is that alien weapon?! Lol

Captain

Really liked that movie.

Anyone recommend me something for tonight?

lorddulaarsenal

Capi try one from crank, go, get him to the greek, shavedcleanandonlyeighteen, American psycho, stir crazy, falling down, or shutter island

Captain

shavedcleanandonlyeighteen it is!

y va marquer

Has anyone seen "Paul" yet?
I quite like Simon Pegg but I've heard from an unreliable source that this is hilarious which makes me wonder if I'd find it funny.

asajoseph

I like Simon Pegg's films too (the man himself always comes accross as a pretentious knob), but Paul just looks like sold-out crap to me.

Will wait for the DVD.

Burnwinter

Speaking of Simon Pegg, I saw Burke and Hare yesterday.

Wasn't much impressed, but it did make me think you could make a terrifically ghoulish drama (rather than comedy) about the real life Burke and Hare murders.

Nice to see Andy Serkis is still getting work too. He's not bad.

y va marquer

Is Simon Pegg real life that bad? Never seen him being interviewed.
Hmmm. "Paul" does look like it might have the potential to be rubbish, maybe not worth the trip to the cinema.

USArsenal

finally watched The Expendables this weekend.. was decent for what it was.. wasnt expecting too much from it, but i thought it was a solid watch.. great to see Ah-nald (cameo) and Dolph back in movies..

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