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  1. I'm not sure where this idea that Laika's movies are not acclaimed is coming from. Coraline: Paranorman:
  2. Cjohn was saying yesterday that Allegiant part 1 actually covers the entire book; which should mean Resurgent next year will be a new movie.
  3. The 5pm Allegiant showing at my cinema is 5.4% full. Bear in mind my cinema is situated next to a massive high school. #bombombomb
  4. you're right, I think everyone only saw the movie for Michael Caine tbh.
  5. RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK I'm a millennial and Simba can fuck off
  6. 27. In the Heart of the Sea Another film that I was hesitant to see, but glad that I did. There's not a lot of happiness in this survival tale, and at some points it's even rather gruesome. The whale that chases the Essex makes the movie relentless, and there is death all around this film. Yet within their harsh adventures, the sailors must make peace with nature and choose their fate - which makes the film feel somewhat spiritual, and touching. There are impressive setpieces with particularly a great effort from cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle. The central performances from Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker and Cillian Murphy are great - Hemsworth and Walker play two men dueling for control of the voyage - a rivalry which is scaled up many times over once they realise that there may be bigger fish to fry. But the star of the show is Brendan Gleeson, in what a great supporting role should do - have an integral, but small, importance to the plot, but be performed so well that it lifts the film to another level. Although he is only in a few scenes, Gleeson's performance is enough to give you a thorough understanding of his character's feelings of upset and guilt. This all comes together to be an intriguing and enthralling voyage of a movie.
  7. 28. The Forger It might only hold a 6% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but for me, it was a little gem of a movie. Powered by a sensational, nuanced side of John Travolta that's seldom shown on film, it's a drama about a father trying to make the most of his time with his terminally ill son. 7 years ago Travolta lost his real son, and it's likely because of that that he comes across as so real here. His eyes have a dying look of passion and sadness; it's really something to behold, and should be celebrated. The film around him is rock solid, it takes its time with the characters and their situations, to make for an authentic drama.
  8. 29. Sisters I went into this movie with no expectations - I didn't know what it was about, hadn't watched the trailer, and there were no reviews yet. It turns out that this it's not only really funny, but the central duo are well rounded characters that I genuinely cared about. This is particularly helped by the terrific performance of Tina Fey, who brings a surprising layer of subtlety to her character. The other thing I found impressive is the director's ability to manipulate the jokes; there are jokes which get dragged out for several minutes, and yet I was still laughing. At one point it felt like the film was asking me to laugh, then me laughing, then the film laughing at me for laughing in such poor taste. It's a little hard to explain, but Jason Moore really does a great job, as there are plenty of scenes that in other films I would have found dull and exploitative. It's a straight-up comedy that works on its own terms, and packs an emotional punch too.
  9. So I believe the top ten is like this: 1. London Has Fallen - £3.2M 2. Deadpool - £1.5M 3. Hail, Caesar! - £1.43M 4. Grimsby - £0.8M 5. Alvin and the Chipmunks - £0.54M 6. How to be Single - £0.53M 7. The Revenant - £0.34M 8. Spotlight - £0.33M 9. Other Side of the Door - £0.25M 10. The Choice - £0.14M
  10. Update for end of February - Jan 1 - The Danish Girl Jan 4 - Joy Jan 7 - In the Heart of the Sea Jan 7 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens Jan 9 - The Hateful Eight Jan 14 - Snoopy and Charlie Brown: THe Peanuts Movie Jan 15 - At Any Price Jan 16 - The Revenant Jan 18 - Total Recall Jan 18 - Creed Jan 22 - The Assassin Jan 23 - Labyrinth Jan 24 - Our Brand Is Crisis Jan 25 - The 5th Wave Jan 29 - 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Jan 29 - The Big Short Jan 30 - Goosebumps Feb 2 - Room Feb 2 - Spotlight Feb 6 - Zoolander 2 Feb 6 - Point Break (2015) Feb 6 - Dad's Army Feb 6 - Goosebumps Feb 6 - Triple 9 Feb 8 - Ride Along 2 Feb 8 - Dirty Grandpa Feb 9 - The Hateful Eight Feb 10 - Spotlight Feb 10 - Rams Feb 12 - Deadpool Feb 15 - Trumbo Feb 17 - Jem and the Holograms Feb 17 - A Bigger Splash Feb 17 - Concussion Feb 20 - Deadpool Feb 21 - Bone Tomahawk Feb 22 - How to be Single Feb 23 - Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Feb 23 - Grimsby Feb 24 - Triple 9 Feb 29 - Secret in their Eyes Total 41
  11. Shit. I was gonna get through 5 or so movies today but just realised it is 2:30am. Will do more tomorrow.
  12. 30. Magic Mike XXL The first Magic Mike was a surprisingly low-key drama about the home life of two strippers, and although I found it more interesting than I had expected, I also thought it was a bit dull. In contrast, the sequel lightens up a bit and is pure joy to behold. It's a simple movie about a group of people who just want to make others feel happy. It's fun, the characters are all people you just want to be around, and if you don't cry with happiness at least ~3 times, I might question your humanity. This really surprised me; I thought it would be dumb and shallow, nothing but an attempt to get some women to ogle bare-chested men, but it's really quite delightful. Joe Manganiello's show-stopping scene in a petrol station might be my favourite two minutes of anything on screen last year.
  13. No, KFP3 will not be in the charts this weekend as it is has not yet finished its OW technically. Which would make it probably: 1. London Has Fallen 2. Deadpool 3. Grimsby 4. Hail Caesar
  14. Will still make more money than it would have without the Cloverfield name so you can't really complain imo.
  15. I missed the post credits scene when I saw the movie but I've seen the scene a few times at work now, I didn't really get it, it was just like an outtake from earlier on. Didn't find it that funny.
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