What Films did You Watch Last Week (24/12 - 30/12) + YEAR END "CLOSED"

What Films did You Watch Last Week (24/12 - 30/12) + YEAR END "CLOSED" Dec 30, 2018 5:04:44 GMT

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Post by darksidebeadle on Dec 30, 2018 5:04:44 GMT

Dec 30, 2018 4:59:58 GMT jcush said:

Die Hard - classic. 9/10

Antz - only seen it once, but I liked it. I grew up with A Bug's Life and I prefer that one. 7/10

Bug - Shannon and Judd are damn good here. 7/10

First Time Viewings:

The Holiday (2006, Nancy Meyers)

This one probably doesn't need to be so long and is fairly predictable at times, but it's charming, entertaining, and the cast puts in some good work.

7/10

A Star is Born (1954, George Cukor)

This one is very well made and tells a good story, with some pretty powerful moments. Judy Garland and James Mason put in some damn fine work in the lead roles.

7.5/10

A Star is Born (2018, Bradley Cooper)

This one has very strong performances from Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, a good soundtrack, and some good emotional weight to it.

7.5/10

Breaking the Waves (1996, Lars Von Trier)

Emily Watson is terrific here, but the film itself just isn't as interesting as it sounds.

6/10

Dancer in the Dark (2000, Lars Von Trier)

This one is pretty odd, but in the end I liked it. Bjork is really good and I liked the story and there were some pretty powerful scenes.

7/10

The Equalizer (2014, Antoine Fuqua)

This one works mostly because Denzel Washington is just so cool and so it made it easy to root for his character. The action scenes are pretty well done and overall it's an enjoyable movie.

7/10

The Equalizer 2 (2018, Antoine Fuqua)

Pretty good sequel with Denzel kicking more ass and the finale is pretty intense.

7/10

Repeat Viewings:

Live Free or Die Hard (2007, Len Wiseman)

Willis is good here and so are Long, Winstead, and Smith. Timothy Olyphant is pretty unconvincing as the main villain though and the film just isn't as entertaining as the first three, despite having some very good moments. It also is bogged down by the PG-13 rating.

6/10

A Christmas Story (1983, Bob Clark)

A enjoyable holiday classic with some great scenes.

7.5/10

It's a Wonderful Life (1946, Frank Capra)

A great story anchored by an excellent performance from the great James Stewart make this one an unforgettable classic. It hits the right emotional beats and is very rewatchable.

9/10

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017, Yorgos Lanthimos)

An oddly fascinating film that is very well made. Barry Keoghan deserved some recognition for his performance if you ask me.

7.5/10

Beauty and the Beast (1991, Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise)

A very entertaining Disney classic right here.

8/10

In Bruges (2008, Martin McDonagh)

A hilarious dark comedy with a great script, a terrific performance from Colin Farrell, and a very good score.

8.5/10

Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - It's a Wonderful Life
BEST ACTOR - James Stewart (It's a Wonderful Life)
BEST ACTRESS - Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Barry Keoghan (The Killing of a Sacred Deer)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Donna Reed (It's a Wonderful Life)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Thimios Bakatakis (The Killing of a Sacred Deer)
BEST SCORE - Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast)
BEST SCRIPT - It's a Wonderful Life
BEST DIRECTOR - Frank Capra (It's a Wonderful Life)

Yo Cush

A Star is Born (2018, Bradley Cooper)

7/10

Breaking the Waves (1996, Lars Von Trier)

I may check this out

Dancer in the Dark (2000, Lars Von Trier)

saw the beginning.. dont know if ill go back to it

The Equalizer (2014, Antoine Fuqua)

5.5/10

Live Free or Die Hard (2007, Len Wiseman)

I prefer the r rated version 6.5/10

A Christmas Story (1983, Bob Clark)

6/10

It's a Wonderful Life (1946, Frank Capra)

6/10

The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017, Yorgos Lanthimos)

Although I did not like Dogtooth or The Lobster, I may check this out and The Favourite too

Beauty and the Beast (1991, Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise)

5.5/10

In Bruges (2008, Martin McDonagh)

7/10