Orogun01 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 My favorite John Hurt role 1 I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algroth Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Here's another good one: I'll be boring and say my favorite is likely his turn as John Merrick. But even in the worst films he's in he's always managed to improve them whenever he was there. My Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/alephg Currently playing: Roadwarden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) I have fond memories of his turn in Privateer 2.. Ah, the fmv rush of the 90's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTqUYp8jRqo Edited January 28, 2017 by Raithe 2 "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algroth Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I have fond memories of his turn in Privateer 2.. Ah, the fmv rush of the 90's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTqUYp8jRqo Oooof! I've never played that before. Already acquiring... My Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/alephg Currently playing: Roadwarden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) I have fond memories of his turn in Privateer 2.. Ah, the fmv rush of the 90's. Oooof! I've never played that before. Already acquiring... Heh, it's when you check out the imdb of Privateer 2 and see just how many names turn up in it. Clive Owen as the protagonist, with supporting roles from the likes of John Hurt, Jurgen Prochnow, David Warner, Amanda Pays, David McCallum, Brian Blessed, Christopher Walken... Some glorious overacting and scene chewing. Edited January 28, 2017 by Raithe "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algroth Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I have fond memories of his turn in Privateer 2.. Ah, the fmv rush of the 90's. Oooof! I've never played that before. Already acquiring... Heh, it's when you check out the imdb of Privateer 2 and see just how many names turn up in it. Clive Owen as the protagonist, with supporting roles from the likes of John Hurt, Jurgen Prochnow, David Warner, Amanda Pays, David McCallum, Brian Blessed, Christopher Walken... Some glorious overacting and scene chewing. Indeed, I was seeing just that. I'll definitely check it out if only for the pedigree alone. We'll see how it turns out! My Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/alephg Currently playing: Roadwarden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManifestedISO Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 The Bourne Identity holds up after fifteen years. Which is longer from now since then than from then since Die Hard. All Stop. On Screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 xXx The Return of Xander Cage. Amusing silliness as you might expect. Over the top stunts/action sequences, plenty of Donnie Yen and Vin Diesel flexing around and working some nice choreography of fights and general "extreme" sports into the plotline. "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The Nice Guys - Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe are fantastic in this. It was hilarious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blarghagh Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Cartoon night last night had Moana and Storks. Moana was good but pretty by the numbers, with the only standout moment being a random encounter with a giant crab/lobster thing that sang a Bowie-esque song about bling. Storks was only funny in a "what the hell is wrong with these filmmakers" kind of way. A massive pack of wolves acting like a transformer and turning into suspension bridges and submarines was honestly not something I ever expected to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 John Wick That was...not good. I love the fact that he murdered approximately 241 people over killing his puppy but the action sequences were kinda poor, imo. "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 John Wick That was...not good. I love the fact that he murdered approximately 241 people over killing his puppy but the action sequences were kinda poor, imo. I have to admit, I loved the supporting cast in that film. A lot of very good actors who always seem to have that "I recognise the face but not the name." Also, you have a scene where Keannu actually emotes. Seriously emotes. How can you not be impressed with that? 1 "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Also, you have a scene where Keannu actually emotes. Seriously emotes. Is that what we're calling that? 1 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 John Wick That was...not good. I love the fact that he murdered approximately 241 people over killing his puppy but the action sequences were kinda poor, imo. Really? Seemed pretty well done, even if one sided, seems like a plausible way to use a pistol in those situations. Forgot the sequel is out Friday, time flies. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) In some regards to the action sequences, this might interest a few folks: Tom Cruise, John Wick, and the New Hollywood Gunfight ....Practice makes perfect, at least as far as the action movie is concerned... A touch on how single shots of well-practiced moves add a sense of realism and effect that you lose when it's all "cut here, cut there, change angle over there.." that you used to get in most action sequences. Thus the physical training and muscle memory of being able to perform x martial arts or y firearms drills provide a more effective burst of action than you might otherwise get, especially when it's all obviously done in one single take. Edited February 6, 2017 by Raithe 1 "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barothmuk Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 The Nice Guys - Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe are fantastic in this. It was hilarious.Second best film of 2016 imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Nice Guys was ok. Watched it yesterday. If this is the second best film of 2016, which one is the best? "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barothmuk Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I saw over 40 films last year (most of them ****) so I'll just put together a top 10: Hail, CaesarThe Nice GuysMoanaArrival The ShallowsPassengersDon't BreatheGreen RoomAllied10 Cloverfield Lane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshort Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 John Wick That was...not good. I love the fact that he murdered approximately 241 people over killing his puppy but the action sequences were kinda poor, imo. You are wrong! I mean, I disagree. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 John Wick That was...not good. I love the fact that he murdered approximately 241 people over killing his puppy but the action sequences were kinda poor, imo. You are wrong! I mean, I disagree. You know, after reading Raithe's subsequent article, maybe it looked off to me due to its "realism"? I thought Reeves looked old and clumsy, was even going to say "hes no Statham". 1 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 For that whole club scene, it's the little things that amused me. All the bad guys he was killing were wearing literal red shirts. "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 For that whole club scene, it's the little things that amused me. All the bad guys he was killing were wearing literal red shirts. Lol, I noticed that too! I even commented to my wife that the mooks sure were making it easy to identify them. "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadySands Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 John Wick was probably my favorite action movie in the past how ever many years Free games updated 3/4/21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithe Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 For that whole club scene, it's the little things that amused me. All the bad guys he was killing were wearing literal red shirts. Lol, I noticed that too! I even commented to my wife that the mooks sure were making it easy to identify them. Apparently the Director had it done as an homage to the whole redshirt thing. I guess it also makes sense, security at clubs do like to ensure a certain "uniform" to make them recognisable from the crowd... "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blarghagh Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I saw over 40 films last year (most of them ****) so I'll just put together a top 10: Hail, Caesar The Nice Guys Moana Arrival The Shallows Passengers Don't Breathe Green Room Allied 10 Cloverfield Lane Passengers? Really? I'm surprised because I thought that was half a good movie that suddenly gets afraid the audience has ADHD and drops its story entirely to get cliche and start blowing **** up. I was halfway expecting a giant mechanical spider by the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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