Scarborough's Rate and Review Thread

[Mawsley]

It probably is, that's probably why Slumdog is more entertaining. Though I don't think we can know how close to reality either are except for he director's word.

In my experience, shoot-outs in barrios happen more often than choreographed singing and dancing in Indian stations.

FWIW CoG is a work of genius whereas the other is entertaining pap.

 

[Billyjof]

The Descendants. 9/10.


Like Billyjof, I had heard good things about this, unlike Billyjof, I think it deserves all praise it's got. Great acting, great story, had me hooked from the first minute to the last. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.

Although I can certainly understand some sort of disappointment if you were expecting a comedy!

Of the very little praise I do get, I think I at least deserve it :icon_lol:

Glad you enjoyed the film, as did I. I think Clooney is a good actor, I thought his crying scene in the hospital was very genuine. I bet I could still find quite a few other options for best male Oscar over him though. I'd personally go with Gary Oldman or Jean Dujardain. I haven't seen Moneyball or A Better Life though.

 

[SwedeFox]

Of the very little praise I do get, I think I at least deserve it :icon_lol:

Glad you enjoyed the film, as did I. I think Clooney is a good actor, I thought his crying scene in the hospital was very genuine. I bet I could still find quite a few other options for best male Oscar over him though. I'd personally go with Gary Oldman or Jean Dujardain. I haven't seen Moneyball or A Better Life though.

I've reconsidered the rating, 8/10 is probably more accurate. I suppose you shouldn't review a movie right after you've seen it as you're still caught up in the emotions.

I haven't seen The Artist yet, but my friend who is knowledgeable in these matters tells me it will pretty much clean the table. The combination of being a brilliant movie (so I'm told) and being a movie that people really want to love is probably a winning one.

 

[tedfoxxx]

I haven't seen The Artist yet, but my friend who is knowledgeable in these matters tells me it will pretty much clean the table. The combination of being a brilliant movie (so I'm told) and being a movie that people really want to love is probably a winning one.

I saw The Artist last week and really liked it. I was surprised by the tone of the film, without wanting to give anything away! A solid 8/10, maybe a 9 on a second viewing.

Jean Durjardain is excellent, and his pet dog is ****ing adorable.

 

[spionfox]

I saw The Artist last week and really liked it. I was surprised by the tone of the film

Too much treble in a silent movie?!

 

[Hazzman]

for best male Oscar over him though.

Yet no nomination for Ryan Gosling or Michael Fassbender.....is IT cos both films they starred in are a bit too 'harsh' for the US?

 

[Mawsley]

The Killing - glorious scripting, drop dead wonderful acting & atmospherics. A truly must-see.

 

[tedfoxxx]

Too much treble in a silent movie?!

The mood and emotions as the story developed then, you rascal.

 

[SwedeFox]

Moneyball. 7/10.

Sports movies rarely, excuse my French, grab me by the bollards - I think it's because I tend to find the match scenes unrealistic as it's easy to compare them to real matches. I liked this story though, I've liked Aaron Sorkin since West Wing and the script is good, Brad Pitt is good, Jonah Hill is not bad - but Oscar winning performances? Not in my opinion, although I know **** all about acting.

 

[Cate Fox]

Going to see Chronicle on Monday... will report back. Isnt my choice I hasten to add...

 

[Cate Fox]

Shame 9/10

Very near to calling it a masterpiece.

Fassbender, Mulligan, McQueen take a bow. Powerful, brutal filmmaking.

Havent seen it, but from the media outcry its shocking that Fassbender hasnt been included in the Oscar nominations. He's a very good actor (and quite a hottie :icon_bigg)

 

[Mawsley]

The Killing - 10/10

American Horror - 17/10

How much have I loved these? More than I love enchilada roja and a bucket of wine.

 

[Macky]

The Killing - 10/10

American Horror - 17/10

How much have I loved these? More than I love enchilada roja and a bucket of wine.

These are not movies! How very dare you?! You've ruined Scarby's thread. You've maliciously and deliberately ruined Scarby's thread.
You sicken me, do you know that?

 

[Mawsley]

They are better than film, they tell a full story.

It's like the difference between full sex and a wank.

 

[Hazzman]

The Killing - glorious scripting, drop dead wonderful acting & atmospherics. A truly must-see.

Polished off the second series last week. Slight change in pace which leaves the political side of the story a bit rushed but the investigation side riveting. Series 1 is the king of slow burning dramas. Shame the final series isn't being shown in Denmark until later this year.

 

[Hazzman]

Havent seen it, but from the media outcry its shocking that Fassbender hasnt been included in the Oscar nominations. He's a very good actor (and quite a hottie :icon_bigg)

Well in Shame you see a lot of him!

 

[Cate Fox]

Well in Shame you see a lot of him!

I fully intend to watch it :icon_bigg

 

[Matt_B]

Hard Candy - 7/10 - seen this ages ago and forgot how much I enjoyed it. I will watch anything with Ellen Paige in, even the Tracey Fragments, which possibly makes me biased.

 

[Billyjof]

Yet no nomination for Ryan Gosling or Michael Fassbender.....is IT cos both films they starred in are a bit too 'harsh' for the US?

Apologies if I missed your previous comment just interested which Ryan Gossling performance you are refereing to?

 

[Hazzman]

Apologies if I missed your previous comment just interested which Ryan Gossling performance you are refereing to?

Drive, very violent for US audiences. In the sense, it's very realistic.