Discuss What film have you just watched? in Films, Music and All Things Artsy on The Army Rumour Service; Originally Posted by polar69
This weekend I saw "The Flowers of War" a graphic portrayal of the rape of Nanking
The Flowers of War (2011) - IMDb
Christian Bale is the lead actor and was ...
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The Chinese Nationalist army got a fair amount of training and kit from the Germans in the '20s and '30s:
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Saw the latest Batman film last week.
A bit long, and a bit French Revolution in parts (the storming of the prison, and the Terror that followed), but overall enjoyable.
I've never thought much of Ann Hathaway before, but I'd shag the arse off of her dressed as Catwoman. Me-fucking-ow!
One thing that did strike me was the number of British actors in main roles in the film. Christian Bale (Batman), Michael Caine (Alfred), Gary Oldman (Commissioner Gordon), Tom Hardy (Bane), Cillian Murphy popping up again as the Scarecrow, and Aidan Gillen (CIA agent) briefly at the beginning. Even Liam Neeson appeared again as Ra's Al Ghul.
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Very good film! Originally Posted by polar69 FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER IN LIFE: 1. Money cannot buy happiness but its more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle. 2. Forgive your enemy but remember the bastards name. 3. Help someone when they are in trouble and they will remember you when they're in trouble again. 4. Many people are alive only because its illegal to shoot them. 5. Alcohol doesn't solve any problems. But then again, neither does milk. Drink Up !!
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She gets the twins out in Brokeback Mountain if you can grizzle through Jake Gyllenhaal taking a pounding from the late Heath Ledger for an hour or so. Originally Posted by Miner Saw the latest Batman film last week.
A bit long, and a bit French Revolution in parts (the storming of the prison, and the Terror that followed), but overall enjoyable.
I've never thought much of Ann Hathaway before, but I'd shag the arse off of her dressed as Catwoman. Me-fucking-ow!
One thing that did strike me was the number of British actors in main roles in the film. Christian Bale (Batman), Michael Caine (Alfred), Gary Oldman (Commissioner Gordon), Tom Hardy (Bane), Cillian Murphy popping up again as the Scarecrow, and Aidan Gillen (CIA agent) briefly at the beginning. Even Liam Neeson appeared again as Ra's Al Ghul.
In other news, watched The Bourne Legacy in the cinema last week - not a bad film, though worth noting the previous instalments of the serious were a lot better viewing. Good effort though._________________________________________________
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- 29-08-2012, 21:57 #4825
Just watched: Never Let Me Go, a very sad film indeed. Keira Knightly, 2010, worth a watch but be prepared to be just a little shocked.
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- 30-08-2012, 01:13 #4826
The Guard
The Guard (2011) - IMDb
Watched it on a rather inferior tele - screen too small, and sound shite. But, allowing for those inconvienences did enjoy it. Will check it out when I'm 'home' on a decent tele.
Didn't mind the cast. That Mark Strong luvvie sure gets around, and sorta getting type cast as a 'baddie'. Anyway, as stated not a bad flick.
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On TV last night, the classic:
"Risky Business (1983)" Theatrical Trailer - YouTube
and the fairly good:
The Bank Job Movie Trailer - YouTube
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Have you seen the TV mini-series The Long Firm? Originally Posted by beagleboy
- 02-09-2012, 01:00 #4829
I know not strictly a film but it is classed as a film and I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be.
BBC iPlayer - Search :soulboy
Weirdly they've been knocking out loads of really good quality stuff recently, it's as if the recession has focused the BBC. I also nominate another 10/10
BBC iPlayer - The Best of Men
- 02-09-2012, 12:48 #4830
I watched Idiocracy on Film4 last night.
Pretty mindless drivel but it did raise the odd laugh. I did like the poster advert for a particular brand of cigarettes "If you don't smoke Tarrlyton cigarettes, then Fuck You!"
OK if you have had a couple of beers and really have nothing better to do.
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