The Movie Review Thread

**HenryDorsetCase** · 4th January 2011, 08:25

Originally Posted by Trudes

If you want to see a decent series that hasn't hit NZ tele yet (as far as I know), then check out The Walking Dead.

Agree entirely. I'm not a huge fan of the genre, though I am a fan of George Romero (DAWN OF THE DEAD is one of my favourites of all time, and every time I go to a shopping mall I think of that film).

There are some nit-picky things you could raise (talk about a lot of bad decisions) but the thing was so well done. I particularly enjoyed episodes 4 and 6.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 4th January 2011, 08:31

Originally Posted by Trudes

Probably, wasn't a whole lot worse than True Blood I thought, Prime will probably pick it up.
I hope they make a second series too, I thought they left it open-ended enough to do so.

Second series is in pre production with an air date (unfortunately) of next October.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00037215.html

**Trudes** · 4th January 2011, 11:57

I just finished watching the final episodes of The Tudors too, fantastic! We all know how it ends and what happens to all his wives, but still damn entertaining!

**EJK** · 4th January 2011, 12:20

A quite powerful, tense dramatic thriller but not as deep as you think it would go.
If you are a Liam Neeson fan (like me), you will enjoy it quite very much.

7.5/10

**HenryDorsetCase** · 5th January 2011, 21:51

It suffered by comparison to THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, dont you think? They came out fairly close together too, if I remember.

**EJK** · 5th January 2011, 22:17

Havn't seen Sean Connery's October yet. But will definitely check it out to compare (now on my list of "to watch"). However I prefer K19 over U-571 in comparison (different timeline however).

Thanks for letting me know. Will definitely check it out.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 5th January 2011, 22:38

Plus, U-571 sucked arse. It was cheesy as, and completely historically inaccurate (Brits actually got the Enigma machine, and the Bletchley Park boffins broke the code). One of those situations where the actual story is far more interesting than the film.

**EJK** · 6th January 2011, 13:46

Yes, another Liam Neeson film.

Quite powerful, merciless and savage action packed thriller. No dramatic or deep heart touching stuff. This is simple, pure "what-you-see-what-you-get" savage blunt force trauma. But be warned, the movie ends like BOOM.

I'm very suprised how Liam Neeson has gone from cognac-drinking-gentleman (Shindler's List) to Bourne-Identity-isque action hero. Considering his age, he executed very well.

Much impressed. 8.0/10 but I'll give extra 0.5 for Liam Neeson.

8.5/10

**Swoop** · 6th January 2011, 14:21

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

It suffered by comparison to THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, dont you think? They came out fairly close together too, if I remember.

1990 Vs 2002.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 6th January 2011, 15:03

= Fucking funny.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 6th January 2011, 16:03

Originally Posted by Swoop

1990 Vs 2002.

I was too lazy to imdb it, whoopsie.

**NZsarge** · 6th January 2011, 17:49

Originally Posted by EJK

Taken
Much impressed. 8.0/10 but I'll give extra 0.5 for Liam Neeson.

8.5/10

Yeah i'd give it 8/10, it looked like it might be ok seeing the trailer but the movie turned out better than expected which was pleasant for a change.

**specter** · 6th January 2011, 18:09

Originally Posted by EJK

Yes, another Liam Neeson film.

Quite powerful, merciless and savage action packed thriller. No dramatic or deep heart touching stuff. This is simple, pure "what-you-see-what-you-get" savage blunt force trauma. But be warned, the movie ends like BOOM.

I'm very suprised how Liam Neeson has gone from cognac-drinking-gentleman (Shindler's List) to Bourne-Identity-isque action hero. Considering his age, he executed very well.

Much impressed. 8.0/10 but I'll give extra 0.5 for Liam Neeson.

8.5/10

i love this movie, very bad ass and straight to the point, especially the final scene theres no fucking around..
a breath of fresh air for hollywood

**EJK** · 6th January 2011, 18:13

Originally Posted by specter

i love this movie, very bad ass and straight to the point, especially the final scene theres no fucking around..
a breath of fresh air for hollywood

Yes, exactly. He doesn't muck around. He just shoots (Jean-Claude's wife, two million security guards, and the fat Arab) absence of hesitation. Reminded me of Leon - The Professional.
The movie felt like drinking a glass of nice ice cold coke.

Edit: Hold on a second... Leon - The Professional and Taken was BOTH directed by Luc Besson. No fucking wonder it was decent.

Re-Edit: Sorry, Taken was produced by Luc Besson, not directed.

**specter** · 6th January 2011, 18:18

Originally Posted by EJK

Yes, exactly. He doesn't muck around. He just shoots (Jean-Claude's wife, two million security guards, and the fat Arab) absence of hesitation. Reminded me of Leon - The Professional.
The movie felt like drinking a glass of nice ice cold coke.

never heard of leon-the proffesional?