Jump to content

The Movie Thread


radio master666

Recommended Posts

I haven't yet seen Treasure planet but I'm planning to, however the Road to el Dorado was a bit boring. Or maybe I wasn't in the mood for it, but it just didn't keep me interested :/ I loved Emperor's New Groove!! So funny :D
Yep! Did you see the sequel, Kronk's new Groove? My kids did but I haven't yet. They said it was funny too but agree that the first one was better.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ive been so underwhelmed with new movies lately. The past three movies I've seen in theaters (Sin City 2, Horrible Bosses 2, and the Gambler) have all been nowhere near the time and money I spent seeing them. Sin City was alright, some cool parts but as a whole not like the first. Horrible Bosses was awful and unnecessary, totally invalidated the original. And the Gambler was just a dreadful depiction of a miserable fuck that I feel was thought up in twenty minutes and produced on a whim only extracting confidence from a cast that I don't think really gave a shit. I really think the last impressive movie that was at least new when I saw it was the Raid 2, an Indonesian action film with some of the most realistic and well-choreographed fight scenes I've EVER seen, along with a great mob-land setting that reminds you almost of the Asian Godfather. Anyone into martial arts films or even just plain action should definitely check the two films out, though they differ from each other a bit

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I actually watched the Interview tonight my friend had a quality version of it, I thought it was entertaining in a passive way but still wasn't impressed, I feel like those guys hit their stride a few years back and have almost become white noise at this point. I loved 21 Jump street, didn't see the sequel. The scene when Depp and other guy shows up is great

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I really think the last impressive movie that was at least new when I saw it was the Raid 2' date=' an Indonesian action film with some of the most realistic and well-choreographed fight scenes I've EVER seen, along with a great mob-land setting that reminds you almost of the Asian Godfather. Anyone into martial arts films or even just plain action should definitely check the two films out, though they differ from each other a bit[/quote'] I want to see that one, I'd heard great things about the Raid and this subsequent output.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Bleh, the first Transformers was quite fun to me but the other three were nothing special. My best friend is a huge transformers guy, I mean multiple transformers tattoos and a quite grand collection of rare collectors stuff, so I've sat down and watched them all and listened to him nerd out on the consistencies and inconsistencies of each one. The action is what sells em, I mean who can disagree with the awesomeness of any of the battles between the bots themselves I really want to see the latest Xmen, heard nothing but good. I LOVED First Class, it was actually the first Xmen movie I sat down and seriously watched, and if Days of Future Past is in the same vain then I'm sure its a good watch. I thought the recent Wolverine movie was good but I don't really have the background with the comics to seriously critique it I feel, although I marked the fuck out when he busted out the boneclaws

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've never seen them' date=' but they're on my list.[/quote'] I actually really liked one of the early car chases in Taken, it was a lot more visceral and gritty than most. It was just him scrabbling around in a Jeep Cherokee trying to avoid gunmen.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


  • Join Metal Forum

    joinus-home.jpg

  • Our picks

    • Whichever tier of thrash metal you consigned Sacred Reich back in the 80's/90's they still had their moments.  "Ignorance" & "Surf Nicaragura" did a great job of establishing the band, whereas "The American Way" just got a little to comfortable and accessible (the title track grates nowadays) for my ears.  A couple more records better left forgotten about and then nothing for twenty three years.  2019 alone has now seen three releases from Phil Rind and co.  A live EP, a split EP with Iron Reagan and now a full length.

      Notable addition to the ranks for the current throng of releases is former Machine Head sticksman, Dave McClean.  Love or hate Machine Head, McClean is a more than capable drummer and his presence here is felt from the off with the opening and title track kicking things off with some real gusto.  'Divide & Conquer' and 'Salvation' muddle along nicely, never quite reaching any quality that would make my balls tingle but comfortable enough.  The looming build to 'Manifest Reality' delivers a real punch when the song starts proper.  Frenzied riffs and drums with shots of lead work to hold the interest.


      There's a problem already though (I know, I am such a fucking mood hoover).  I don't like Phil's vocals.  I never had if I am being honest.  The aggression to them seems a little forced even when they are at their best on tracks like 'Manifest Reality'.  When he tries to sing it just feels weak though ('Salvation') and tracks lose real punch.  Give him a riffy number such as 'Killing Machine' and he is fine with the Reich engine (probably a poor choice of phrase) up in sixth gear.  For every thrashy riff there's a fair share of rock edged, local bar act rhythm aplenty too.

      Let's not poo-poo proceedings though, because overall I actually enjoy "Awakening".  It is stacked full of catchy riffs that are sticky on the old ears.  Whilst not as raw as perhaps the - brilliant - artwork suggests with its black and white, tattoo flash sheet style design it is enjoyable enough.  Yes, 'Death Valley' & 'Something to Believe' have no place here, saved only by Arnett and Radziwill's lead work but 'Revolution' is a fucking 80's thrash heyday throwback to the extent that if you turn the TV on during it you might catch a new episode of Cheers!

      3/5
      • Reputation Points

      • 10 replies
    • I
      • Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
    • https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/52-vltimas-something-wicked-marches-in/
      • Reputation Points

      • 3 replies

    • https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/48-candlemass-the-door-to-doom/
      • Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
    • Full length number 19 from overkill certainly makes a splash in the energy stakes, I mean there's some modern thrash bands that are a good two decades younger than Overkill who can only hope to achieve the levels of spunk that New Jersey's finest produce here.  That in itself is an achievement, for a band of Overkill's stature and reputation to be able to still sound relevant four decades into their career is no mean feat.  Even in the albums weaker moments it never gets redundant and the energy levels remain high.  There's a real sense of a band in a state of some renewed vigour, helped in no small part by the addition of Jason Bittner on drums.  The former Flotsam & Jetsam skinsman is nothing short of superb throughout "The Wings of War" and seems to have squeezed a little extra out of the rest of his peers.

      The album kicks of with a great build to opening track "Last Man Standing" and for the first 4 tracks of the album the Overkill crew stomp, bash and groove their way to a solid level of consistency.  The lead work is of particular note and Blitz sounds as sneery and scathing as ever.  The album is well produced and mixed too with all parts of the thrash machine audible as the five piece hammer away at your skull with the usual blend of chugging riffs and infectious anthems.  


      There are weak moments as mentioned but they are more a victim of how good the strong tracks are.  In it's own right "Distortion" is a solid enough - if not slightly varied a journey from the last offering - but it just doesn't stand up well against a "Bat Shit Crazy" or a "Head of a Pin".  As the album draws to a close you get the increasing impression that the last few tracks are rescued really by some great solos and stomping skin work which is a shame because trimming of a couple of tracks may have made this less obvious. 

      4/5
      • Reputation Points

      • 4 replies
×
×
  • Create New...