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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
4 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Good folks 😃👋🏻

You remember what I require of you here, right?

No..?

Well, simply list the last film or films you watched and award it/them a score out of 10.

If you can be arsed, you may even add a mini one or two line review.

I’ll start you off:

I watched the film, Coda.

I’ll award it a highly commendable 9 - really good and it even got my eyes a’watering in one scene.

I also watched, Regretting You.

This was some right old interminable bollocks.

Over to you now my fine peeps 😃😃

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By *onin25Man
4 days ago

Durham

I watched Final Destination 2 with my eldest. I warned her against it. I'd score it a 3, but I might be being kind there.

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By *aFemmeCoquetteWoman
4 days ago

Somewhere in the middle not the.....

Wuthering heights - 2/10

If youre going to adapt a book at least keep to what happens in the book 🙄

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By *aven RedWoman
4 days ago

who knows, but it's not raining x

Ive watched coda a few times now. I would highly recommend. I shed a tear everytime at the same part.

I haven't watched any new films lately but will be keeping an eye on this thread for recommendations x

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By *ools and the brainCouple
4 days ago

couple, us we him her.

Balls up. 3 /10 gave up half way through.

FYI film critic is my dream job.

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
4 days ago

Reading

Recently I watched Crime 101 - good cast, way too long and therefore a bit slow and boring

Nobody 2 - was okay but a sequel loses the surprise from the first film about this average dad being an assassin. Was still enjoyable enough to pass 90 minutes but will forget I watched it by next month

The Gray Man - Didn't do enough to make me care about any of it.

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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
4 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"Wuthering heights - 2/10

If youre going to adapt a book at least keep to what happens in the book 🙄"

I watched that the other day to and concur that it was a pile of crap. Beautiful looking crap from a cinematography perspective….but still crap.

The woefully clumsy sexual symbolism throughout was so heavy handed as to be downright embarrassing.

Our very own Martin Clunes was good in it though.

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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
4 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"Ive watched coda a few times now. I would highly recommend. I shed a tear everytime at the same part.

I haven't watched any new films lately but will be keeping an eye on this thread for recommendations x"

The scene where her father feels his daughter’s vocals by placing his hands gently on her neck…. 😭😭😭

So beautiful 🥰🥰

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By *aFemmeCoquetteWoman
4 days ago

Somewhere in the middle not the.....

"Wuthering heights - 2/10

If youre going to adapt a book at least keep to what happens in the book 🙄

I watched that the other day to and concur that it was a pile of crap. Beautiful looking crap from a cinematography perspective….but still crap.

The woefully clumsy sexual symbolism throughout was so heavy handed as to be downright embarrassing.

Our very own Martin Clunes was good in it though."

I agree beautifully shot but so painful to watch.

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By *aven RedWoman
4 days ago

who knows, but it's not raining x

"Ive watched coda a few times now. I would highly recommend. I shed a tear everytime at the same part.

I haven't watched any new films lately but will be keeping an eye on this thread for recommendations x

The scene where her father feels his daughter’s vocals by placing his hands gently on her neck…. 😭😭😭

So beautiful 🥰🥰"

The audition bit at the end got me too x

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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
4 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"Ive watched coda a few times now. I would highly recommend. I shed a tear everytime at the same part.

I haven't watched any new films lately but will be keeping an eye on this thread for recommendations x

The scene where her father feels his daughter’s vocals by placing his hands gently on her neck…. 😭😭😭

So beautiful 🥰🥰

The audition bit at the end got me too x"

Oh god yes! When she begins to sign, my water works commenced again. It’s such a lovely, uplifting film 😃😃

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By *athomMan
4 days ago

South Coast

Started watching ‘ The wonderful story of Henry Sugar ‘ after reading recommendation in the forum. Short film Based on Roald Dahl story I believe.

Great cast including Jarvis Cocker 😊

Great production.

Unfortunately the style is not for me and didn’t last the distance so only a 5 overall for me.

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By *lrightthenMan
4 days ago

Bradford

Pink Floyd the wall. 7. I still don't like those hammers

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By *ino200Man
4 days ago

Bournemouth,london and Sienna

Ive just watched Bruce Almighty and i give it an 8 it made me laugh ,last night i watched the Descendants with George Clooney which i enjoyed it was about a Lawyer who basically worked too hard and didnt give his wife any attention so she had an affair a really poignant film for this lifestyle i guess i gave that a 7 another OK film Employee of the month also had a few laughs .

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By *007ManMan
4 days ago

Worthing

The beekeeper. Jason statham his usual great self 8/10.

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By *r_WeimaranerMan
4 days ago

Swaythling, Southampton

"Chef" with Jon Favreau.

D O N' T watch it if you're hungry!

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By *og and MuseCouple
4 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Yeah Coda is good 8/10

Dune part 1 8/10

Memory 7/10

Wuthering Heights 7/10

Finding Vivian Maier 8/10

Naked lunch 8/10

Hit man 6/10

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By *izzy_RascalsCouple
4 days ago

Not quite over the hill

Last one streamed ‘War Machine’ on netflix. Mindless tosh with more than a nod to ‘Predator’ although sadly Alan Ritchson doesn’t get his kit off. 4/10

Last one at the cinema, ‘Mothers Pride’ feel good but somewhat formulaic British comedy. Underdog, bad guy, romantic sort of affair. 7/10

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By *og and MuseCouple
4 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Wuthering heights - 2/10

If youre going to adapt a book at least keep to what happens in the book 🙄"

You don't understand what an adaptation is then. It did exactly what it intended if you want the plot read the book.

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By *ourAccompliceMan
4 days ago

Leeds

The Drama 9/10

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By *ostindreamsMan
4 days ago

London

Project Hail Mary - 9/10

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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
4 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"The beekeeper. Jason statham his usual great self 8/10. "

You can always rely of our Jason for some thoroughly satisfying, dishing out of justice 😃😃👍🏻

I’m looking forward to watching, Shelter.

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By *arzanandJane2016Couple
4 days ago

the big city

Super Mario brothers with the kids

8/10 film was good, quite funny love Charlie Day

Downside ran out of popcorn

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By *aFemmeCoquetteWoman
4 days ago

Somewhere in the middle not the.....

"Wuthering heights - 2/10

If youre going to adapt a book at least keep to what happens in the book 🙄

You don't understand what an adaptation is then. It did exactly what it intended if you want the plot read the book."

They literally missed a massive chunk of the book and characters some not existing at all.....not to mention its only half of the book..

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By *og and MuseCouple
4 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Wuthering heights - 2/10

If youre going to adapt a book at least keep to what happens in the book 🙄

You don't understand what an adaptation is then. It did exactly what it intended if you want the plot read the book.

They literally missed a massive chunk of the book and characters some not existing at all.....not to mention its only half of the book.."

This film has been made dozens of times and there's only been one version that's attempted anything like the whole book. It's a complex book over multiple generations about many themes , it would be near impossible to do as a movie

It was not meant to match the book at all , it was a film about love loosely adapted from Wuthering Heights anyone watching it should've known this if they did their research.

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By *rightonsteveMan
4 days ago

Brighton - even Hove!

‘Brats’ - a Laurel and Hardy film. They play their own kids - it’s really funny.

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By *utoftheBluexWoman
4 days ago

Bot Farm

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
4 days ago

Reading

"Wuthering heights - 2/10

If youre going to adapt a book at least keep to what happens in the book 🙄

You don't understand what an adaptation is then. It did exactly what it intended if you want the plot read the book.

They literally missed a massive chunk of the book and characters some not existing at all.....not to mention its only half of the book..

It was not meant to match the book at all , it was a film about love loosely adapted from Wuthering Heights anyone watching it should've known this if they did their research."

The director literally said it was her vision of what the book was when she read it as a teenager...

It was a shit version of the book.

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By *utoftheBluexWoman
4 days ago

Bot Farm

The Secret Agent and Sentimental Value

Both 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
4 days ago

Reading

"The Secret Agent and Sentimental Value

Both 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐"

Agree, 100%

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By *orksRockerMan
4 days ago

Bradford

Ones I newly bought some old classics on Blu Ray

City Slickers - 9/10

RoadHouse - 8.5/10

Flatliners - 8/10

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
4 days ago

London

The Irishman 3/10

The main cast were too old and slow for the action sequences and flashbacks. The plot was the same, very sluggish and slow. It would have been better if young body doubles were used. It seemed a waste to digitally de-age the main cast.

The film was unnecessarily long. It could have been condensed into 2 hours. Not worth the watch. Had the potential to be another great mob film. Failed to deliver.

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By *evilinyouMan
4 days ago

Bristol

Project hail Mary.

Loved the book, movie lives up to it.

So 9/10

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
4 days ago

London

Mortal Kombat 6/10

Everything you can ask for from a film of this genre and niche. Gritty fight sequences with gory finishers akin to the video game it's based on. Fans will recognise the characters and Easter eggs. Comedy sprinkled throughout to keep the mood light. Easy to watch for non fans too. Sets up the sequel in a good way.

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
4 days ago

London

Apex 3/10

Taron Egerton steals the show with his unhinged Aussie character. Unfortunately it's the only good thing about the film. Charlize Theron's character is difficult to like from the beginning. The rest of the cast are creepy for no reason. Some great shots of the Australian wilderness. The director might have a foot fetish. I wouldn't watch it again.

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By *viatrixWoman
4 days ago

Gatwick

I watched Damage with Jeremy Irons and Juliette Binoche after bumping into it on Amazon Prime.

WHOA. Juliette’s acting… well, both. 9/10.

That scene when the som discovers them… I saw it at the OG time in 1993 and it really stayed with me. Didn’t know what film it was and now I know!

I also watched The Bridges of Madison County with Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood. SUPER dramatic and a bit cringe on how clingy she gets but to me it’s like a comfort blanket. I bloody love that film. 10/10

Been thinking of writing something like that myself.

and need to go to Iowa to see those bridges!

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
4 days ago

London

They will kill you 7/10

Horror comedy with lots of twists and laugh out loud moments. Another one for the foot fetish fans. Zazie Beets' feet have plenty of screen time. Plot is decent. The fight scenes are good. A good ensemble cast. Easy watch.

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By *igerFiestaMan
4 days ago

Huddersfield

Death Race 2000 (1975) starring Stallone & Carradine. 6/10. Wacky races style B-movie with blood and gore.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) starring Steve Martin & Michael Caine. 7/10. Classic light-hearted safe comedy. Something you can play in the background while having supper.

The Great Train Robbery (1978) starring Sean Connery & Donald Sutherland. 8/10. Title says it all. Great cinematography and suspense.

All films are freely available on Pluto TV App.

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By *oeBeansMan
4 days ago

Derby

2001: A Space Odyssey. 6/10. Really good for its time but a little slow in places which I guess is the point of building the suspension

Alien. 9/10. Holds up really well by today's effects and quite scary on places with some iconic scenes.

The Big Sick. 8/10. Really sweet story based on somewhat real life events and as someone of a similar background to the main character, some of the themes really hit home.

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By *orny4youCouple
4 days ago

Huddersfield

Watched I swear true story 10 it was amazing

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
4 days ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

I watched Children of the Corn ( original 80s version) for the first time recently, 10 out of 10 for me! Captivated me from the opening scene!

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
4 days ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

"Pink Floyd the wall. 7. I still don't like those hammers"

We don't need no education....

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By *udlight29Man
3 days ago

Yeovil

L.A. Confidential

10/10

Great acting

Great story

Classic movie.

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By *hiteWitchXXXWoman
3 days ago

North Wales

Watched Apex and can’t score…. I’m too distracted by the chemical brothers ‘go’ playing in my head

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By *ustintime69Man
3 days ago

Forest Hill

L’etrangere was beautiful to look at and left me with lots of questions

Sentimental values was great fun and superbly acted too

The left handed child on Netflix was fascinating and funny and sad and definitely worth looking at

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By *cribeMan
3 days ago

Bridgend

Operation Finale…… 8/10

Ben Kingsley good as Eichmann.

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By *issy_named_cTV/TS
3 days ago

Edinburgh

Babygirl w/ Nicole Kidman

Intriguing alluring interesting, if a little simplistic

8/10

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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
3 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"Watched I swear true story 10 it was amazing "

Great film 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃

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By *hemieMan
3 days ago

North Wales

Weapons - 2/10 I'm not a horror/weird film type of person, and this reinforced that

One battle after another - 5/10 got good reviews, not for me. Some good acting but a little all over the place.

Superman - 5/10 beat DC film in a few years, but still only mediocre

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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
3 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"Operation Finale…… 8/10

Ben Kingsley good as Eichmann. "

Talking of Kingsley, I watched Sexy Beast again the other night.

He was one scarily unhinged bugger in that!

A solid 9 for the film and a full 10 for Kingsley’s scary performance.

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By *ensuallover1000 OP Man
3 days ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"I watched Children of the Corn ( original 80s version) for the first time recently, 10 out of 10 for me! Captivated me from the opening scene!"

Issac was one seriously creepy kid! 😵‍💫😵‍💫

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By *aradox_71Man
3 days ago

Cardiff

The Running Man(recent one) Decent film, far less camp than the 80s Arnie adaptation…which is still fun btw). Quite close to the source novella and with some nice touches. 8/10

Breathless (A Bout d’Souflle) the original Godard, not the Richard Gere rehash…effortlessly cool 10/10 all day long

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By *hinstrapMan
3 days ago

sheffield

Project hail mary....sci fi space story....decent 7/10

Michael.....mj bio film. I enjoyed it 8/10

Hopper.....kids animated....usual moral story line but quite funny 6/10

Goat....kids animated ...again usual moral shite.... Funny in places. Not as funny as Shrek 6/10

Peaky blinders .... Defo worth a watch if you liked the series . 8/10

Sisu 2.... wicked film....my type of gruesome film not as good as first one though. 9/10

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By *evmehighMan
3 days ago

west mids

Silence of the lambs 9/10

Fallingdown10/10

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By *laytime_13Woman
3 days ago

Lincs

"Ones I newly bought some old classics on Blu Ray

City Slickers - 9/10

RoadHouse - 8.5/10

Flatliners - 8/10"

City slickers is great!

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By *laytime_13Woman
3 days ago

Lincs

The devil wears Prada 2 - 8/10. It does what you'd expect it to do, provides a couple of hours of light escapism with no brain power required. What's not to like 🤷‍♀️

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By *ino200Man
3 days ago

Bournemouth,london and Sienna

Road to Perdition ...Tom Hanks and Paul Newman great film 9/10

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
3 days ago

Bedfuck

The Trouble With Girls (and how to get into it)

I'll give it a 9, funny but disturbing storyline, mix of comedy, drama, murder mystery and musical, fairly entertaining with a good cast including a cameo by Vincent Price and a few faces and even voices you may recognise from film tv and cartoon shows. Centered around a travelling talent show.

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By *atinaChica54Woman
3 days ago

Marlborough

"Watched Apex and can’t score…. I’m too distracted by the chemical brothers ‘go’ playing in my head "

Me too! 😂

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By *atinaChica54Woman
3 days ago

Marlborough

One Battle After Another with Sean Penn & Leonardo di Caprio.

Was told it was brilliant....a bit of a stretch in my opinion...but it passed the time & Sean Penn did play his unlikeable character very well.

7/10

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By *evilinyouMan
3 days ago

Bristol

"Silence of the lambs 9/10

Fallingdown10/10

Silence of the lambs is a good shout, great movie, love Hopkins

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