What is The Last Movie You Watched?

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Originally Posted by robertlouis

Crikey Bobby, you watch a lot. Is it just a hobby or is it tied in with your work?

I've only seen two off that list, Assault on Precinct 13 and To Live and Die in LA. Both were on tv and both passed the time pleasantly enough, but neither outstanding.

I've said elsewhere that I rarely seek out mainstream Hollywood fare as it seems to be mostly aimed at the lowest common denominator - that isn't being snobbish in any way, that's what the studios admit to - so it's either US indie, the occasional above average UK film, but mostly from the rest of Europe, with an emphasis on France, Spain and Germany. I'm currently waiting for two DVD's: Julia's Eyes, from Spain, and The Silence from Germany.

And most of all, the second series of the fantastic Danish police thriller The Killing which starts later this month on BBC4.

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A bit of both, RL. I have access to distribution houses....

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Originally Posted by maxpower

Shit, how did you see that? Did it ever get a US theatrical release? I remember there being some sort of to-do about this film getting released after it was shown at Sundance. Kevin Smith was auctioning it off or something? I can't remember. Is it on DVD already? Did it go straight to video? I really want to see it.

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maxpower, someone sent it to me. Never heard of it until I received it in the mail. If it hasn't, this movie really should be screened in the States.

The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009) - two ex-cons kidnap a rich girl for ransom. As the story moves along the plot twists & turns. Very good directing with only 3 characters and a safe-house.

Kingdom of Gladiators (2011) - an EPIC fail. There's no reason t go into detail

Sarah's Key (2010) - after moving into a new apartment in Paris a journalist retraces the steps of a Jew family who was taken away from that very same apartment +60 years previous during WW II. A wonderful and beautifully filmed movie. Kristin Scott Thomas plays the lead.

Red Riding: In The Year Of Our Lord 1974 (2009) - Part 1 of 3, but each is self-contained; a good crime drama starring a young journalist trying to uncover a serial killer among a labyrinth corruption. Set in England in the 70's. Well shot, filmed & edited. 7/10

Red Riding: In The Year Of Our Lord 1980 (2009) - part 2 of 3; continues with the search for the serial killer but follows an out-of-town lead detective who has to sort through the corrupt Yorkshire police dept. I felt part 2 to be a sloppy continuance with too many sub-plots that hinder the progress of the investigation. you begin to wonder what exactly is going on. Nothing is resolved, we've just fallen deeper into the rabbit hole. 5/10

Gone Baby Gone (2007) - two Boston private detectives search for a missing girl amid an ocean of lies, corruption, pedophiles and the underworld. One of the best movies of 2007

Brick (2005) - this movie I highly highly recommend!!!! It's a murder mystery set in a high school a la "Maltese Falcon" & "Chinatown." And I stand by that statement. You can thank me later...

Kill The irishman (2011) - based on the true story of Irish gangster/union leader, Danny Greene, in Cleveland during the 1970's. Typical gangster movie. The lead actor is great as are the other characters, the story flows well and the movie is well directed. Recommended 7/10

Green Lantern...meh.

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Originally Posted by Bobby Domino

Gone Baby Gone (2007) - two Boston private detectives search for a missing girl amid an ocean of lies, corruption, pedophiles and the underworld. One of the best movies of 2007

Brick (2005) - this movie I highly highly recommend!!!! It's a murder mystery set in a high school a la "Maltese Falcon" & "Chinatown." And I stand by that statement. You can thank me later...

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Both great movies. Gone Baby Gone - who'd have thunk Ben Affleck would turn out to be such a talented director? He directed The Town which was excellent as well. Brick was very engaging. I liked Lukas Haas as the kingpin. I hadn't seen him in anything for a long while. Coffee and pie, oh my...

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Originally Posted by bxtoni

Green Lantern...meh.

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Exactly.

Captain America...can't wait for The Avengers

Puss in Boots.

The Sandlot

"Boy with a bicycle" - french film about a boy whose father has dumped him. Small low key and very affecting.

apollo 18

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Originally Posted by tsadriana

apollo 18

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was that any good?