The AUS/KIWI Seen at the movies thread - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

L-Rouge · 03-07-2013, 03:11 AM

seen Oz the Great and Powerful, overall I like it very much and will grab this on Blu-ray. seems somewhat introverted in pacing and character dynamic despite the lush scenery. I found that slightly annoying as it became realiant on a particular individuals ability to deliver dialogue..first 20 minutes in Oz seem very by the numbers.

there are however bits and pieces of strong ideas or concepts that actually bring life to this film..3.5/5 round up to 4 if a poll was posted ;-)

melmac · 03-08-2013, 02:38 PM

Just saw Last Stand thought it was a great popcorn flick a whole lot of fun and one of Arnies better comedy's.

Draeve · 03-10-2013, 08:05 AM

Saw Side Effects last night and really enjoyed it. Some great twists and puts me in mind of some other thrillers that I've really enjoyed in the past, can't saw which as they'd give things away.

8/10

insomniac · 03-11-2013, 12:00 PM

Saw "Oz: The Great and Powerful 3D". Wasn't really brilliant or anything, but it was enjoyable and good fun to watch.

Best of all, it was free from having seen 10 films at Village, and for some reason, I wasn't charged any extra fees even though it was in 3D and VMax!

Member-257035 · 03-12-2013, 02:01 AM

Saw Oz: The Great and Powerful and Zero Dark Thirty back to back in order to claim a free membership at my local cinema (two tickets = one year free, they also double-stamped my loyalty card so my next visit is free!) Both pretty good films, I'd say about 8/10 for both. I might see Oz again because I love the universe and Mila Kunis. Yum.

chcknhwk68 · 03-13-2013, 11:09 AM

Saw "OZ,The Great and Powerful" in 2D,today with my wife.I was really impressed with the sound.(it was viewed in an Imax theatre)

L-Rouge · 03-28-2013, 04:29 AM

GI- JOE Retaliation 4/5

better than expected, it doesn't really seem to soar to extraordinary heights, but what it does do is provide consistency in pacing, dialogue that is "acceptable" etc etc. Good character development and a sonic beaut. Jonathan Pryce is awesome, natural at the good and the bad

3d is tops!

melmac · 03-30-2013, 09:40 AM

Just saw Rust and Bone great flick 8/10 very nicely filmed and beautifully acted. Most seem to gush about Marion Cotillards performance which is great don't get me wrong but I think Matthias Schoenaerts had the harder job of the two and pulled it off perfectly. Great flick that stays with you after you've left the theatre.

Templar · 03-31-2013, 09:46 AM

Saw A Good Day To Die Hard - it was actually pretty ok. I was worried after hearing so many negative reviews, and i can understand why it hasn't been well received, but once the movie gets into a comfortable groove (about a third of the way through) it gets better.

The first half hour is pretty dire, and the action is the only good thing about it.

Templar · 03-31-2013, 09:48 AM

Saw a preview for Iron Man 3

I totally missed that it's out so soon - April 24!!! It looks friggin' awesome too

blujazz · 03-31-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by melmac

just saw rust and bone great flick 8/10 very nicely filmed and beautifully acted. Most seem to gush about marion cotillards performance which is great don't get me wrong but i think matthias schoenaerts had the harder job of the two and pulled it off perfectly. Great flick that stays with you after you've left the theatre.

+1

Hucksta G · 04-01-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by melmac

Just saw Rust and Bone great flick 8/10 very nicely filmed and beautifully acted. Most seem to gush about Marion Cotillards performance which is great don't get me wrong but I think Matthias Schoenaerts had the harder job of the two and pulled it off perfectly. Great flick that stays with you after you've left the theatre.

yep sums up my rating and feelings, too.

blujazz · 04-05-2013, 10:49 AM

Anybody gonna check out the Documentary Edge Film Festival and/or NZFF Autumn Events?

Hucksta G · 04-08-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blujazz

Anybody gonna check out the Documentary Edge Film Festival and/or NZFF Autumn Events?

Probably check out the Edge Film Fest, really want to see The Invisible War. Not that impressed with the Autumn Events line up, much preferred last year's World Cinema Showcase.

melmac · 04-08-2013, 01:56 PM

Went to a preview of Warm Bodies, what a fun and sweet film and I never thought I'd say that about a zombie flick

I did find the inner monologue at the start of the film a little hard to swallow as it turns on it's head all the known zombie rules

However it all comes together and just works performances are strong particularly by relative newcomer Teresa Palmer. The little winks to romeo and juliet are fun and the sound track is great.

Romance, Comedy and Zombies what more could a gal ask for

7/10

melmac · 04-09-2013, 02:25 PM

Kinda feel like I'm thread hogging with 2 in a row but I'll go right ahead anyway

Just got back from a preview of Oblivion we must be getting it rather early here compared to elsewhere as they confiscated all phones at the door.

The movie wasn't awful but it wasn't anything special either it seemed to have a pacing issue where it was all just kind of stumbled along, there was barely any action until the end and then it was short lived. There was also little feeling of suspense or mortal danger for our hero.

It did however have some stunning visuals and I was impressed with the soundtrack and especially the electronic type sound effects.
Tom is a little more understated than usual which is just as well considering how much screen time we have with him in this movie.

Ending was a little pat and predictable

6/10

Saints 2010 · 04-09-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by melmac

Kinda feel like I'm thread hogging with 2 in a row but I'll go right ahead anyway

Just got back from a preview of Oblivion we must be getting it rather early here compared to elsewhere as they confiscated all phones at the door.

The movie wasn't awful but it wasn't anything special either it seemed to have a pacing issue where it was all just kind of stumbled along, there was barely any action until the end and then it was short lived. There was also little feeling of suspense or mortal danger for our hero.

It did however have some stunning visuals and I was impressed with the soundtrack and especially the electronic type sound effects.
Tom is a little more understated than usual which is just as well considering how much screen time we have with him in this movie.

Ending was a little pat and predictable

6/10

I really want to check this out just for the M83 score.

L-Rouge · 04-10-2013, 02:22 AM

thats great, well, I'd made my mind up to see it, opens 2morrow. thanks for the review, I will likely grab that Oblivion soundtrack.

melmac · 04-10-2013, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by L-Rouge

thats great, well, I'd made my mind up to see it, opens 2morrow. thanks for the review, I will likely grab that Oblivion soundtrack.

If I had to pick one word to describe the score it would be "classy" I really don't like it when the score is really in your face ,I much prefer it just to compliment what's happening on the screen which this one does.

But the movie meh nothing special I'm afraid

L-Rouge · 04-11-2013, 02:36 AM

Oblivion is to me very well handled, particularly interesting twist on a familar theme, but visually and sonically breathtaking. Yea, I loved it 4.5/5.

03-07-2013, 03:11 AM	#61
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	seen Oz the Great and Powerful, overall I like it very much and will grab this on Blu-ray. seems somewhat introverted in pacing and character dynamic despite the lush scenery. I found that slightly annoying as it became realiant on a particular individuals ability to deliver dialogue..first 20 minutes in Oz seem very by the numbers. there are however bits and pieces of strong ideas or concepts that actually bring life to this film..3.5/5 round up to 4 if a poll was posted ;-)

03-08-2013, 02:38 PM	#62
melmac Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Perth Australia Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:586 Trading Score:2	Just saw Last Stand thought it was a great popcorn flick a whole lot of fun and one of Arnies better comedy's.

03-10-2013, 08:05 AM	#63
Draeve Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Trading Score:1	Saw Side Effects last night and really enjoyed it. Some great twists and puts me in mind of some other thrillers that I've really enjoyed in the past, can't saw which as they'd give things away. 8/10

03-11-2013, 12:00 PM	#64
insomniac Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:3	Saw "Oz: The Great and Powerful 3D". Wasn't really brilliant or anything, but it was enjoyable and good fun to watch. Best of all, it was free from having seen 10 films at Village, and for some reason, I wasn't charged any extra fees even though it was in 3D and VMax!

03-12-2013, 02:01 AM	#65
Member-257035 Member Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:285	Saw Oz: The Great and Powerful and Zero Dark Thirty back to back in order to claim a free membership at my local cinema (two tickets = one year free, they also double-stamped my loyalty card so my next visit is free!) Both pretty good films, I'd say about 8/10 for both. I might see Oz again because I love the universe and Mila Kunis. Yum.

03-13-2013, 11:09 AM	#66
chcknhwk68 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:QLD, Australia 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:1298 DVD collection:137	Saw "OZ,The Great and Powerful" in 2D,today with my wife.I was really impressed with the sound.(it was viewed in an Imax theatre)

03-28-2013, 04:29 AM	#67
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	GI- JOE Retaliation 4/5 better than expected, it doesn't really seem to soar to extraordinary heights, but what it does do is provide consistency in pacing, dialogue that is "acceptable" etc etc. Good character development and a sonic beaut. Jonathan Pryce is awesome, natural at the good and the bad 3d is tops!

03-30-2013, 09:40 AM	#68
melmac Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Perth Australia Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:586 Trading Score:2	Just saw Rust and Bone great flick 8/10 very nicely filmed and beautifully acted. Most seem to gush about Marion Cotillards performance which is great don't get me wrong but I think Matthias Schoenaerts had the harder job of the two and pulled it off perfectly. Great flick that stays with you after you've left the theatre.

03-31-2013, 09:46 AM	#69
Templar Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:525 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:9	Saw A Good Day To Die Hard - it was actually pretty ok. I was worried after hearing so many negative reviews, and i can understand why it hasn't been well received, but once the movie gets into a comfortable groove (about a third of the way through) it gets better. The first half hour is pretty dire, and the action is the only good thing about it.

03-31-2013, 09:48 AM	#70
Templar Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:525 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:9	Saw a preview for Iron Man 3 I totally missed that it's out so soon - April 24!!! It looks friggin' awesome too

04-05-2013, 10:49 AM	#73
blujazz Power Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:London, England Trading Score:31	Anybody gonna check out the Documentary Edge Film Festival and/or NZFF Autumn Events?

04-08-2013, 01:56 PM	#75
melmac Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Perth Australia Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:586 Trading Score:2	Went to a preview of Warm Bodies, what a fun and sweet film and I never thought I'd say that about a zombie flick I did find the inner monologue at the start of the film a little hard to swallow as it turns on it's head all the known zombie rules However it all comes together and just works performances are strong particularly by relative newcomer Teresa Palmer. The little winks to romeo and juliet are fun and the sound track is great. Romance, Comedy and Zombies what more could a gal ask for 7/10

04-09-2013, 02:25 PM	#76
melmac Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Perth Australia Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:586 Trading Score:2	Kinda feel like I'm thread hogging with 2 in a row but I'll go right ahead anyway Just got back from a preview of Oblivion we must be getting it rather early here compared to elsewhere as they confiscated all phones at the door. The movie wasn't awful but it wasn't anything special either it seemed to have a pacing issue where it was all just kind of stumbled along, there was barely any action until the end and then it was short lived. There was also little feeling of suspense or mortal danger for our hero. It did however have some stunning visuals and I was impressed with the soundtrack and especially the electronic type sound effects. Tom is a little more understated than usual which is just as well considering how much screen time we have with him in this movie. Ending was a little pat and predictable 6/10

04-10-2013, 02:22 AM	#78
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	thats great, well, I'd made my mind up to see it, opens 2morrow. thanks for the review, I will likely grab that Oblivion soundtrack.

04-11-2013, 02:36 AM	#80
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	Oblivion is to me very well handled, particularly interesting twist on a familar theme, but visually and sonically breathtaking. Yea, I loved it 4.5/5.

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