Harry Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 On 16/01/2020 at 02:47, nudge said: I think there's misunderstanding here; it's not that I hate it or think it's an awful movie. I just think that it's terribly overrated and doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the top in any "best" movie lists. For me it's a mediocre feel-good emotionally manipulative and moralising movie with a lot of cliches and one-dimensional characters. So pretty much a Hallmark Channel movie with a big budget. I second most of this. It's like Forest Gump for me in that I watched it, and went "yeah that was a pretty good movie" but then found so many others making out it's the best thing since sliced bread and I was confused.
nudge Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, Harry said: I second most of this. It's like Forest Gump for me in that I watched it, and went "yeah that was a pretty good movie" but then found so many others making out it's the best thing since sliced bread and I was confused. I feel exactly the same way about Forrest Gump too...
UNORTHODOX Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 Great film, I watch it at least once a year and it never gets old.
carefreeluke Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 Rewatched it a couple of months back. Yeah, in my top ten definitely.
Harry Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Should we all rewatch at the exact same time and create a live Matchday thread?
Administrator Batard Posted January 17, 2020 Administrator Posted January 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, Harry said: Should we all rewatch at the exact same time and create a live Matchday thread? That would be superb!
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted January 17, 2020 Moderator Posted January 17, 2020 A good film and I have watched it a few times but I wouldn't say it's the greatest films of all time, all I would love to know is how the fuck he could knock a hole in the cell wall and cover it with a poster and the screws when making cell inspections never discovered it? A bit like Escape from Alcatraz starring Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris who escaped and they never found his body to this day, a mystery? I loved the ending too where Morgan Freeman as Ellis met up with Andy and that got a lump in my throat and the wife had tears in her eyes.
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted January 20, 2020 Author Subscriber Posted January 20, 2020 A few people talking about it at work today. A handful of them are also going along with what has been said already and it having this 'over-hype' about it. I don't agree though obviously! I like the idea of a 'live' thread
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 21 minutes ago, nudge said: @Dr. Gonzo Have you managed to watch it yet? Nah, I couldn't find it on any of the streaming services I had. I'll try to rent it from Amazon over the weekend - I also haven't had much free time lately.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 On 17/01/2020 at 09:56, CaaC (John) said: A bit like Escape from Alcatraz starring Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris who escaped and they never found his body to this day, a mystery? That's based on a true story - it took them over a year of digging a tunnel with a spoon.
Cicero Posted January 23, 2020 Posted January 23, 2020 The show Prison Break is also based on that Alcatraz escape. Spoiler. They are still alive. Spotted in Brasil
Moderator CaaC (John) Posted January 24, 2020 Moderator Posted January 24, 2020 On 17/01/2020 at 17:56, CaaC (John) said: A bit like Escape from Alcatraz starring Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris who escaped and they never found his body to this day, a mystery? 11 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: That's based on a true story - it took them over a year of digging a tunnel with a spoon. True, loved the film. 3 inmates who famously escaped Alcatraz may have survived
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted January 24, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 24, 2020 So when we watching this to discuss it? haha
Subscriber Pyfish+ Posted January 27, 2020 Author Subscriber Posted January 27, 2020 On 24/01/2020 at 12:21, Mel81x said: So when we watching this to discuss it? haha We need to come up with some sort of system don't we haha! Announce the movie and then give a deadline to watch perhaps? And then we can discuss for a few days before moving on. I like the idea of all watching it 'as live' but it's just a job getting everyone available at the same time what with people having lives outside of the forum
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted January 30, 2020 Subscriber Posted January 30, 2020 So I went ahead and watched it again. Think it lost a bit of its charm on watching it again due to the fact that you know whats happening at the end. Its still a very good movie.
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 I saw this one last night. I thought it was really good. I don't think it's the best film ever though.
Lucas Posted February 1, 2020 Posted February 1, 2020 The one thing that actually always get's me with this film is the soundtrack. Very well chosen pieces to suit particular scenes and add to the emotion of the film. Particularly the start when Andy first arrives, the 'Opera' moment to the rest of the prison and the montage of Brooks after he get's out. Very moving.
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ Posted February 2, 2020 Subscriber Posted February 2, 2020 An all time classic. Not the best film of all time, though.
Moderator Tommy Posted February 2, 2020 Moderator Posted February 2, 2020 On 01/02/2020 at 01:25, Lucas said: The one thing that actually always get's me with this film is the soundtrack. Very well chosen pieces to suit particular scenes and add to the emotion of the film. Particularly the start when Andy first arrives, the 'Opera' moment to the rest of the prison and the montage of Brooks after he get's out. Very moving. Thomas Newman is class.
nudge Posted February 2, 2020 Posted February 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tommy said: Thomas Newman is class. And he looks like Jogi Löw Uncanny.
Moderator Tommy Posted February 2, 2020 Moderator Posted February 2, 2020 43 minutes ago, nudge said: And he looks like Jogi Löw Uncanny. It's the lego hair-do.
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted February 8, 2020 Subscriber Posted February 8, 2020 @Pyfish Psst. Can we move to the next movie?
Spike Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 While I have no dislike for the film, I do sometimes wonder why it has such a reputation. It is iconic in many ways but not a film that zi find myself wanting to revisit.
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