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What was the last film you watched?
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I had a serious problem with this movie. I know bio-pics and "based on a true story" movies often take liberties with the story (composite characters, time compression) but the entire last act of this movie is pure fiction. The NTSB hearing was not the way it was depicted in the film. When Chesley Sullenberger was handed a copy of the script he complained that the entire tone of the hearing was wrong. When the producers refused to make significant changes Sullenberger insisted the names of the board members be changed because the characters in the movie did not accurately reflect the real life board members.
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Excellent movie. I think the low budget look works to the movie's advantage. Gordon Warnecke and Daniel Day-Lewis have excellent chemistry.My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)
From the second when the titles first appear on the screen this film appears dated and low budget but don't be put off by that as it's a good story told in an engaging way that at times is funny and always is intelligent. It successfully captures the vibe of 1980s Britain, covering the racial tensions, views on homosexuality and generational and class differences that existed at the times and many ways still exist today.
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To me it seemed very much like an updated and more gory remake of Martin Scorsese's King of Comedy (1982). I loved both films.
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You're not wrong: the low budget added to the 1980s vibe of the film.
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Moonlight (2016)
I had seen this film before when it was first released but my opinion of it was coloured by the hype that surrounded it so I thought it deserved another viewing. It's a film in 3 parts: Chiron as a child, as a adolescent as finally as a man and at each stage he is confused or coming to terms with his sexuality. The first 2 parts were gripping, skilfully made, beautifully shot and acted. Both ended leaving me wanting more of the story and wondering what happened next. Definitely a case of less is more. The final part had less action and more subtly in how the story unfolded. Every scene is meaningful and every line of dialogue is thought out, Overall a masterclass in film making and deserving of all the accolades it received.
I had seen this film before when it was first released but my opinion of it was coloured by the hype that surrounded it so I thought it deserved another viewing. It's a film in 3 parts: Chiron as a child, as a adolescent as finally as a man and at each stage he is confused or coming to terms with his sexuality. The first 2 parts were gripping, skilfully made, beautifully shot and acted. Both ended leaving me wanting more of the story and wondering what happened next. Definitely a case of less is more. The final part had less action and more subtly in how the story unfolded. Every scene is meaningful and every line of dialogue is thought out, Overall a masterclass in film making and deserving of all the accolades it received.
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I tend to agree with you. Bio-pics often take liberties with facts.
When I turned over to watch Sully: Miracle..... I did so knowing that I was looking to be entertained and not educated. Tom Hanks is a great actor and I was not disappointed.
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The Canterville Ghost (1985)
I spotted this on Prime and had assumed (because it's the adaption I've heard of) that it would feature David Niven. It didn't, but there was a pre-Knots Brian Green (billed sans "Austin") in what appears to be his first screen role.
I spotted this on Prime and had assumed (because it's the adaption I've heard of) that it would feature David Niven. It didn't, but there was a pre-Knots Brian Green (billed sans "Austin") in what appears to be his first screen role.
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Beginners.
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Tea With Mussolini (1999)
A spontaneous one and I went in knowing very little about it. Which is obviously good since I thoroughly enjoyed it. The cast was superb and the Florence setting very beautiful. Plus there were shades of Tenko at times.
A spontaneous one and I went in knowing very little about it. Which is obviously good since I thoroughly enjoyed it. The cast was superb and the Florence setting very beautiful. Plus there were shades of Tenko at times.
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I only know this version from 1944, but I think it's a few steps removed form Wilde's original.
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It looks it, but I'd still be up for watching it.
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The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)
I've not seen this film for 30 years so I was keen to re-watch it, especially as it stars Paul Muni who is one of my all time favour actors. This is not just a good biopic but also a history and science lesson. Paul Muni is great in this, he has such a strong screen presence that you almost forget that anyone else is in the film even though the supporting cast is good too.
I've not seen this film for 30 years so I was keen to re-watch it, especially as it stars Paul Muni who is one of my all time favour actors. This is not just a good biopic but also a history and science lesson. Paul Muni is great in this, he has such a strong screen presence that you almost forget that anyone else is in the film even though the supporting cast is good too.
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I’m usually not into these kinds of movies but from that preview I’m willing to give it a chance
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That looks really good! I guess we can say we’ve certainly seen similar movies to it over the years but it still looks worth watching nonetheless.
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Hysterical and stupid.