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Hi guys,
Its that time again; A new Movie-themed thread 
On TV this week:
The Expendables (Channel 5, 10PM, Wed 12 Dec)
If Sylvester Stallone had a Last Supper, this film would be what it would look like.
- The 3rd film which starred both Jason Statham and Jet Li
- Most of the soldiers in the film are real soldiers from the local area
- Cameos in the film were performed for free
Constantine (Channel 5, 10PM, Thurs 13 Dec)
Keannu Reeves stars as a demon-slayer in this controversial Hellblazer adaptation
- Nicolas Cage was the original choice for the lead.
- At the movie's local premiere at Bergen Cinema, Norway, it had 666 visitors.
- The look of Hell was based on old footage of nuclear tests in the film.
Gladiator (ITV 2, 10PM, Sun 16 Dec)
The Oscar-winning epic tale of Maximus Decimus Meridius starring Russell Crowe.
- In the Coliseum scenes, only the front rows were filled with real people,
the rest were CGI.
- Mel Gibson turned down the lead role.
- Antonio Banderas was also considered for the lead role.
Will you be watching any of these? If not, what takes your fancy? We've all got our favourites, so give your's a shout out.
I'll update you all with film news during the week. For now however, you'll just have to do with this 'Man Of Steel' trailer.....Nothing short of amazing :), Let me know what you think.
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@Liquid wrote:
What else could a young man want from a movie:)
A storyline, decent plot and a happy ending
But I'm just an old-fashioned guy:smileytongue:
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jonsie wrote:
Liquid wrote:
What else could a young man want from a movie:)
A storyline, decent plot and a happy ending
But I'm just an old-fashioned guy:smileytongue:
Next week there will be no explosions, robots or superheroes, just pure dramatic admiration. I admit its been an action heavy week haha
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Plots and explosions are interchangeable meanings in modern movies 
What was it like? Was the 48fps all a marketing ploy or did it look good?
What was it like? Was the 48fps all a marketing ploy or did it look good?
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Very very very good
If anyone goes to see it, I'd love to hear your thoughts, its an opinion splitting film
If anyone goes to see it, I'd love to hear your thoughts, its an opinion splitting film
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I saw it yesterday lunchtime in 3D HFR. Once the projector was sorted, the 3D is highly impressive with HFR. However, it does take at least half an hour to get used to it. Bear in mind that this is 3D, the clarity is phenomenal to say the least as you are really looking at the details.
Saying that, the film looks too well lit which gives it that home movie look especially in Bilbo's house. Once it gets into the cgi bits from the Stone giant fight onwards, it really does come alive and technically, it is the benchmark now.
As for the film, it takes too long to get started but the last hour and a bit, really is impressive and the ending is a touch disappointing. Without spoiling it, don't expect it to be like LoTR because you will be disappointed. I would suggest that if you don't want to put up with around 3 hours of being in the cinema, the eventual boxset on BluRay is your best option.
Just because there is a trilogy, I'm going to have to see the others in 3D HFR! And yes, I have posted my twitter review of the film because I need a new phone 
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sheepdog wrote: And yes, I have posted my twitter review of the film because I need a new phone
Sounds very fair to me sheepdog, I hope you get one.
i know you guys have already seen it, but i have just finished watching the new Batman, i was impressed, having studied the graphic novel art ect, and my partner being the biggest geek in the universe... we both spotted Blakes true identity during a fight scene i really enjoyed it, was weirded out by Banes voice as was used to what i had heard before, i did well up a bit at alfred ( its been a long day...) and as i had heard rumours Christian Bale was finishing with this film ( LIES!!) i believed the ending, needless to say im going to be asking for the boxset as a new year gift, ive fallen in love with the series again, and its rare i enjoy a graphic novel based film
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Nope, not seen the new Batman then again I have saw the previous two on the plane across the atlantic near the release dates. Maybe I should have gone abroad this year
