Films

[TheGayTent]

Surely it'll be total shit then?

I thought it - you said it!

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Skyfall rules.

One film that kept popping up as far as comparisons go is Dark Knight - ESPECIALLY the villain.

That's all I'm saying.

Bond starts wearing a superhero costume?

[5co77ie]

It does have sharks with lasers? Excellent I might go see it after all, long as its not awash with merchandise advertising like the latest ones have been.

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It does have sharks with lasers? Excellent I might go see it after all, long as its not awash with merchandise advertising like the latest ones have been.

Apparently it is but people are more upset that it's the wrong product placements like Heineken instead of Martinis.

[TheGayTent]

Product placement has been a part of Bond films since the very first one. Whether it be his brand of gun (Walther) or the cigs he smoked (Chesterton). In fact products are name checked within Flemings original novels.

I think the fuss over the latest Bond is more about fans wanting to see products they associate with Bond than other brands who have paid more to be featured. Martini instead of Heineken for example.

Which is daft in my opinion, and just shows the power of product placement in the first place...

[Purple Monkey]

Actually I didn't see any product placement besides the mentioning of a 50 Year Macallan which is used as part of a pretty significant scene and a setup to a Bond quip, of all things.

The Aston and the Walther appears too, so really there was fuck all product placement that I can remember, so if there was any, it was entirely subliminal or part of the background. Maybe the computers were branded but they didn't make a point of it.

I have no problem with product placement if it's to service the fiction i.e to make the world relatable and real. The fact that Skyfall had so little is pretty amazing since, in real life, you can't go anywhere without a brand being shoved in your face.

I meant the Dark Knight comparison in how there are distinct parallels between the protagonist and antagonist of each movie. An orphaned, tortured dogmatic agent of order with a blackbelt in cool gadgets vs a charismatic, darkly comical, dangerously creative, facially disfigured, enigmatic criminal mastermind nihilist with a penchant for explosives and fire. Hmm.

Edited November 1, 2012 by Purple Monkey

[The Nal]

New JFK film "Parkland" has has finished casting. Billy Bob Thornton and Paul Giamatti. Based on the huge and excellent book "Reclaiming History" by Vincent Bugliosi. the anti Stone JFK movie basically. Can't wait!

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I watched Moonrise Kingdom and it's pretty good but I still don't get why Wes Anderson is so highly regarded tho.

[The Nal]

I watched Moonrise Kingdom and it's pretty good but I still don't get why Wes Anderson is so highly regarded tho.

Had the same convo with a mate whos a big Anderson fan. I dont get it. Think the films are nice, quirky etc.

He said its about the way its shot, colours and some other shit that doesnt appeal to me that strongly.

Car chases, explosions and big tits do me to be honest.

(joke)

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I saw Skyfall and enjoyed it but after so many people said it's the best Bond film ever it really didn't live upto the hype.

[The Nal]

Mate of mine, whos opinion I respect, saw Skyfall last night as said it was shite. As did one of the lads in work.

[rexclark]

Cockneys vs Zombies. So bad it's goo or so bad it's juat bad. I'm left undecided.

[Kowalski]

I thought Skyfall was excellent. Very reminiscent of the early Connery films - no nonsense, not too many gadgets or silly jokes (think Dr No or From Russia With Love).

I'm not sure it's better than Casino Royale though, which is probably still Daniel Craig's best. It's light years ahead of Quantum of Solace though.

[kaosmark2]

I thought Skyfall was excellent. Very reminiscent of the early Connery films - no nonsense, not too many gadgets or silly jokes (think Dr No or From Russia With Love).

I'm not sure it's better than Casino Royale though, which is probably still Daniel Craig's best. It's light years ahead of Quantum of Solace though.

By Daniel Craig's best, do you mean film or Bond film? As I reckon Layer Cake is his best film.

[Jaybles]

I think I need to watch Skyfall again as I was a bit tired when I watched it. I was not overly impressed though. It was good but not the best.

I prefer Casino Royale.

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I wasn't really intrested In World War Z but I may see it now, just look at the amount of zombies in it.

[metallimuse]

The trailors for 'Lincoln' look incredible.Fantastic cast aswell.Sally Field,Daniel Day Lewis,Joseph Gordon Levitt.

[Alcatraz]

Actually I didn't see any product placement besides the mentioning of a 50 Year Macallan which is used as part of a pretty significant scene and a setup to a Bond quip, of all things.

The Aston and the Walther appears too, so really there was fuck all product placement that I can remember, so if there was any, it was entirely subliminal or part of the background. Maybe the computers were branded but they didn't make a point of it.

There was the 'I think they were VW Beetles' line as well

But agree otherwise

Just got back from seeing it, and I enjoyed it a lot. Glad I watched Dr No in the week

[philipsteak]

The cinema was very warm, and I was very tired. Even so, I'm going to take me falling asleep during Skyfall as a negative review.

[metallimuse]

I had no idea there was an Evil Dead remake about to be released in March.Looking forward to that and also as I type this I've just realised...HOW LONG UNTIL 'THE HOBBIT'?!?!It's due around now isn't it?Owwwwwwwww,excited!

[thegremlin_1999]

I had no idea there was an Evil Dead remake about to be released in March.Looking forward to that and also as I type this I've just realised...HOW LONG UNTIL 'THE HOBBIT'?!?!It's due around now isn't it?Owwwwwwwww,excited!

Hobbit is December 14 th

[5co77ie]

Got our Hobbit tix already.

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More midgets walking around films, no thanks.

[t8yman]

watched the sweeney last night, it was an enjoyable romp. a TV movie - i liked it, but it was no blockbuster.

[G-Stud]

Watched Four Lions for the first time last night (finger on the pulse, me). Really enjoyed it, some great moments