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Last night I was casting around for something to watch and came across
" Brassed Off ".
I knew the vague outline of the plot from reviews and thought I'd give it
a go.
Really enjoyed it , summed up the era of coal mine closures and was packed
with great British actors who were younger ( or alive ) when it was made in
1996.
Pete Postlethwaite's speech at the end had me blubbing away like a good 'un.
What films have you put off watching and then really enjoyed ?:sherlock:
Brassed Off is a film I want to see. Only just got around to watching The Godfather trilogy after all these years which was worth the wait.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueWales
One of my favourite films of all time.Quote:
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The bit where the band take part in all of those competitions on the same day but just end up pissed sums up local, amateur bands, choirs etc. It painted a very true picture!
Always liked watching this film, to get the feelgood factor back. (the same as watching "It's a Wonderful Life")
Haven't watched it for years now and I can't remember if Tara gets her "BRASSES" out. :hehe:
http://www.leninimports.com/tara_fit..._gallery_2.jpg :thumbup:
Finally got a copy of "Sorcerer" which I've wanted to see for years and a remake of one of my favorite films "The Wages of Fear". Directed by William Friedkin (French Connection, Killer Joe, To Live and Die in L.A.). Thinking I've hyped the film so much in my mind that it can only be disappointing.
I would fully recommend any of the films I've just mentioned if anyone hasn't seen them though...
Not sure if Brassed Off will hold up. I remember it being a bit of a formula film. Pete Poselthwaite in it though (RIP). I got hammered with him once in a bar in rural Australia. Very random!
What did you make of number 3?Quote:
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I've never seen any of the Back to the Future films and am always curious as to whether I've missed out.
Are they worth watching, are they a bit dated now?
Tried loads of times to watch it but always switched off, usually when Sofia Coppola was on screen. Forced myself to give a proper chance recently and actually thought it was great. Really revelatory with all the Vatican bank stuff. Definitely one for the tin foil hatters.Quote:
Originally Posted by lardy
Would love to watch those for the first time again. If they are dated, they are dated in a great way. To the point where those films are un-remakable. Would urge you to try and binge watch all three in one go...Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian
No , watch and enjoy. Two are set in the past anyway and some of the ideas in the future one ( number 2 )Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian
are still fresh.
Definitely worth watching. Back to the Future 1 is probably my favourite film ever.Quote:
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Not quite up to one and two. It was a similar length to the others but dragged in places.Still a fine film in its own right.Quote:
Originally Posted by lardy
Thanks for the reviews, they're on ITV quite regularly so I'll record them all next time they are on.
I've watched hardly any of the Matrix films, nor the X-men franchise. haven't seen the latest 2 Bourne films either.
Never seen any of the Pirates of Caribbean series. Don't think Ill bother either
Gone with the Wind
Resevoir dogs
Pulp Fiction
The Matrix
I watched Mean Streets (1973) the other day with De Niro and Keitel as it was one of the few gangster films I hadnt seen.
It hadnt aged well.
Toy Story 3
Monsters University
I watched Toy Story 1 & 2 when I was younger, and enjoyed them. And loved Monsters Inc when I was a kid. But I just haven't got the motivation to watch the sequels.
Taxi Driver.
That one with a fella on a camel in the desert
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Brassed Off is a brilliant film.
I watched it again a few months ago - and also saw a srage version last year that was almost as good.
I love the way Chumbawumba (the best thing to come out of Leeds - ever) used the Pete Postlethwaite speech from his hospital bed to start Tubthumping (the best track to come out of Chumbawumba - ever).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSCCjB_CuTM
It always chokes me.
On the original topic, I watched the fully restored version of Metropolis (Fritz Lang) a few weeks back after only watching snippets before - some of them in early 80s late night music videos - when the world was young! It has a weak ending but otherwise is a fantastic piece of early cinema - full of power and drama. It was made in 1927 too - so a year worth revisiting.
The Godfather and any of the sequels
What am I missing out on?
Two of the American Film Institute's 100 Greatest American Movies Of All Time.Quote:
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Lord of the rings.
"Carry on - Follow that Camel"??Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
Matrix 2 is ok 3 I wouldn't bother , Logan is worth watching , I haven't seen the x-men apocolypse. The bourne film with Jeremy Renner is alright but not as good as the first 3 films with Matt Damon. Haven't seen the latest one with Matt Damon yetQuote:
Originally Posted by bobh
The one where The Nolans escape from the Nazi's
Mis-read the title of the thread. I've never watched the above, and have never gotten around to watching them.Quote:
Originally Posted by TH63
The Sound Of Muzak?Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
I didn't think I would like this but it's a true classic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Lawrence of Arabia ?Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
If it is this then I wouldn't bother at all. Tried to watch it in 2 sittings...about 2 hours each. Pure nonsense from start to finish. Might as well go to Barry Island if you like sand so much...Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueWales
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Originally Posted by BLUETIT
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I don't believe it :hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::h ehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::heh e::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe:
NEXT:----
The one with that fella with a bandage on his head, making moves to rule his country.