The AUS/KIWI Seen at the movies thread - Page 151 - Blu-ray Forum

Lavochkn · 07-23-2023, 01:55 AM

Barbie - 6/10

Enjoyed it but didn't love it. There was some decent humor and clever 'wink wink' moments but there was just too much going on in terms of what the movie was trying to say, so it felt very unfocused and as a result glossed over some of the other characters and themes that weren't Robbie/Gosling and patriarchy/toxic masculinity.

Speaking of the social criticism, by the second act it felt way too preachy and on the nose, you could practically feel the "pause for applause' moments, but a fun last 20 minutes makes you forget some of the eye-rolling groan-fest by the time the credits come. Great production design and performances, though the rest feels like a missed opportunity.

Oppenheimer - 8/10

Pretty spectacular filmmaking, even if a little convoluted. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr disappear into their roles and I hope both get recognition for that. The pace was relentless and honestly exhausting in a good way, that scene at about the halfway point blew me away.

This won't be for everyone. It is essentially a 3-hour courtroom drama with the signature Nolan style. If you are someone that isn't interested in the material or find it grating to try to keep up with 100-mile-per-hour mumbled dialogue between about 50 different characters while very loud violins swell without pause, you will probably struggle to get anything out of it. For those Nolan fans who find this part of history fascinating, I can't see you not, at the very least, appreciating what it achieves.

PLG1962 · 07-23-2023, 11:02 AM

A friendly reminder that my favourite film (Doco) I’ve seen in cinemas so far in 2023 will be on Channel 7 tomorrow night John Farnham Finding the Voice
Check it out if you missed it

PLG1962 · 07-24-2023, 02:48 AM

Just watched Red White & Brass so enjoyable and way more entertaining than Barbie

shireguy · 07-28-2023, 10:14 AM

Half of Barbenhimer done.

Still digesting this ..
That it was made by Greta and Noah… creators of the worst film of all time.. FRANCES HA….

JUST KEN…. A wasted Alan.

Have to see 2 films this weekend ..to use up some vouchers… TALK TO ME tomorrow and the 3 hour film on Sunday

shireguy · 07-29-2023, 12:08 AM

TALK TO ME time

10am session 2nd best screen here at regional cinema

Was going to post only person here. but 1 other has arrived

EDIT - post film evaluation.

There's an 'annoying' actor/character - that i couldn't figure out where it was male or female.

Having seen the twins/directors on The Project a few times - I was hoping for something.... but it really didn't generate. I'm not that old and use technology far more than most - but the focus on mobile phones / cameras for many scenes comes off as almost juvenile. The 'party' scenes : again, designed to target a US audience.

There were annoying 'characters' in this - hence there's nothing really to grab you. Hope next time these twins can develop a story/plot/script and try for something more emotional in a thriller. 4/10

https://www.blu-ray.com/Talk-to-Me/1649377/#Review

(the 1st image shows that : is it a he or she or whatever)

PLG1962 · 07-29-2023, 02:45 AM

Just saw Talk To Me
One word review AVOID

shireguy · 07-30-2023, 09:32 AM

2nd half of BARBENHEIMER seen.... the better and longer half.

Almost 3hrs of non stop talking. A character study... sorry characters as Oppenheimer is just one half of this story.

Is this an epic ?? Unlike Nolan's past films, there's little in the way of 'epic' scenes, though the number of actors that have featured is quite high (almost to Lean-like).

And did I mention talking. The section with Casey Afleck is probably one of the most wordy, twisted, and somewhat hard to follow (more so when you concentrate on how this group of actors has 'aged' (well it happens to all of us - even noticing the missing bottom tooth with Matt Damon !)

it's interesting to note that the USofA is still dealing with it's 'demons' way after this period - and that the big bad 'communism' word is still being pulled out to FEAR a gullible country.

A good film - but not something that I will revisit for a long time.

and better than that other pink film

7.5/10

PLG1962 · 08-01-2023, 05:49 AM

Oppenheimer

Hmm I guess the best word that describes my opinion is indifference

Saw it at the Rivoli here in Melbourne in 70MM

kuzronk · 08-01-2023, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLG1962

Saw it at the Rivoli here in Melbourne in 70MM

I'm curious why you didn't see it in IMAX, not a fan of the format or sold out factor?

PLG1962 · 08-01-2023, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuzronk

I'm curious why you didn't see it in IMAX, not a fan of the format or sold out factor?

Imo IMAX prices are outrageous and it’s a film I didn’t want to pay a premium price for

Aunt Peg · 08-03-2023, 06:09 AM

Talk to Me 4/10
Sisu 5/10

Scandinavian Film Festival

Munch 4/10

PLG1962 · 08-03-2023, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aunt Peg

Talk to Me 4/10

A bit generous here imo

Would be interested to read your thoughts on The Miracle Club which I saw at a preview a few weeks back

Aunt Peg · 08-03-2023, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLG1962

A bit generous here imo

Would be interested to read your thoughts on The Miracle Club which I saw at a preview a few weeks back

I'm only going to see The Miracle Club only because Maggie Smith is in it. I've seen the trailer once and it looked terrible plus I read a review a couple of months back in The Hollywood Reporter that crucified the film so both of things have dampened my interest in the film.

PLG1962 · 08-03-2023, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aunt Peg

I'm only going to see The Miracle Club only because Maggie Smith is in it. I've seen the trailer once and it looked terrible plus I read a review a couple of months back in The Hollywood Reporter that crucified the film so both of things have dampened my interest in the film.

My opinion it’s not awful but it’s a film I’d recommend on a cold day on a weekend afternoon

browny · 08-03-2023, 10:22 AM

a second viewing of Talk to Me last night, once again it didnt disappoint. possibly my fav ausie horror to date from recent times.

PLG1962 · 08-07-2023, 02:32 AM

Just saw About My Father, like with Red White and Brass nothing you haven’t seen before but it was fun

blurayagent · 08-10-2023, 07:12 AM

Asteroid City

the latest opus from Wes Anderson, with a lot of WE regulars and some newcomers to his films.

Loved it, will be a bluray purchase, 5/5

Anamnesis · 08-11-2023, 05:08 AM

Not sure why, but I saw The Meg 2: The Trench

I mean, I did actually enjoy the first one, but everything I liked about it is gone here. That this thing had 3 writers and that this was the best they could come up with is pretty amazing. I suspect most of the CGI budget was spent creating an ocean spray effect so that you can't actually see anything else. Suspension of disbelief needs to be set to 11.

PLG1962 · 08-11-2023, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anamnesis

Not sure why, but I saw The Meg 2: The Trench

I mean, I did actually enjoy the first one, but everything I liked about it is gone here. That this thing had 3 writers and that this was the best they could come up with is pretty amazing. I suspect most of the CGI budget was spent creating an ocean spray effect so that you can't actually see anything else. Suspension of disbelief needs to be set to 11.

I avoided the first one as it was heavily publicised as “the next cult movie” and that irked me

Lavochkn · 08-11-2023, 10:33 AM

How to Blow Up a Pipeline - 7/10

Really good. A tightly made, well acted little film with some real edge of your seat stuff. Also lights a bit of a fire under you with recent events around the world and how relevant the topic is.

That said, I wish more care had been put in with the character work - at times it felt a little like it was just ticking the "here is their motivation" checkbox while not really doing enough to develop the emotional core required to stick the landing. These parts of the film were really well edited and I liked the structure of it overall, just needed that little bit more.

Asteroid City - 8/10

The more I think about it, the more I like it. I loved the first viewing and I feel an urge to see it again very soon. Great cast, great visuals and some really funny moments wrapped up in a well told story.

If you're looking for that classic Wes style, it's here in bucket loads, but this film felt different. There was something more to it and it addressed some really deep subjects in my opinion. Again, I think my rating of this will likely go up upon rewatch. It felt like all of his previous movies led to this, I can't quite explain it. Had a blast.

07-23-2023, 01:55 AM	#3001
Lavochkn Active Member Member since:Aug 2017 Location:New Zealand	Barbie - 6/10 Enjoyed it but didn't love it. There was some decent humor and clever 'wink wink' moments but there was just too much going on in terms of what the movie was trying to say, so it felt very unfocused and as a result glossed over some of the other characters and themes that weren't Robbie/Gosling and patriarchy/toxic masculinity. Speaking of the social criticism, by the second act it felt way too preachy and on the nose, you could practically feel the "pause for applause' moments, but a fun last 20 minutes makes you forget some of the eye-rolling groan-fest by the time the credits come. Great production design and performances, though the rest feels like a missed opportunity. Oppenheimer - 8/10 Pretty spectacular filmmaking, even if a little convoluted. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr disappear into their roles and I hope both get recognition for that. The pace was relentless and honestly exhausting in a good way, that scene at about the halfway point blew me away. This won't be for everyone. It is essentially a 3-hour courtroom drama with the signature Nolan style. If you are someone that isn't interested in the material or find it grating to try to keep up with 100-mile-per-hour mumbled dialogue between about 50 different characters while very loud violins swell without pause, you will probably struggle to get anything out of it. For those Nolan fans who find this part of history fascinating, I can't see you not, at the very least, appreciating what it achieves. Last edited by Lavochkn; 07-23-2023 at 03:45 AM.

07-29-2023, 12:08 AM	#3005
shireguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2009 Location:Sydney and Bathurst 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:5143 Blu-ray reviews:29	TALK TO ME time 10am session 2nd best screen here at regional cinema Was going to post only person here. but 1 other has arrived EDIT - post film evaluation. There's an 'annoying' actor/character - that i couldn't figure out where it was male or female. Having seen the twins/directors on The Project a few times - I was hoping for something.... but it really didn't generate. I'm not that old and use technology far more than most - but the focus on mobile phones / cameras for many scenes comes off as almost juvenile. The 'party' scenes : again, designed to target a US audience. There were annoying 'characters' in this - hence there's nothing really to grab you. Hope next time these twins can develop a story/plot/script and try for something more emotional in a thriller. 4/10 https://www.blu-ray.com/Talk-to-Me/1649377/#Review (the 1st image shows that : is it a he or she or whatever) Last edited by shireguy; 07-29-2023 at 02:36 AM.

07-23-2023, 11:02 AM	#3002
PLG1962 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Melbourne Australia 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:8	A friendly reminder that my favourite film (Doco) I’ve seen in cinemas so far in 2023 will be on Channel 7 tomorrow night John Farnham Finding the Voice Check it out if you missed it

07-24-2023, 02:48 AM	#3003
PLG1962 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Melbourne Australia 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:8	Just watched Red White & Brass so enjoyable and way more entertaining than Barbie

07-29-2023, 02:45 AM	#3006
PLG1962 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Melbourne Australia 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:8	Just saw Talk To Me One word review AVOID

07-30-2023, 09:32 AM	#3007
shireguy Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2009 Location:Sydney and Bathurst 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:5143 Blu-ray reviews:29	2nd half of BARBENHEIMER seen.... the better and longer half. Almost 3hrs of non stop talking. A character study... sorry characters as Oppenheimer is just one half of this story. Is this an epic ?? Unlike Nolan's past films, there's little in the way of 'epic' scenes, though the number of actors that have featured is quite high (almost to Lean-like). And did I mention talking. The section with Casey Afleck is probably one of the most wordy, twisted, and somewhat hard to follow (more so when you concentrate on how this group of actors has 'aged' (well it happens to all of us - even noticing the missing bottom tooth with Matt Damon !) it's interesting to note that the USofA is still dealing with it's 'demons' way after this period - and that the big bad 'communism' word is still being pulled out to FEAR a gullible country. A good film - but not something that I will revisit for a long time. and better than that other pink film 7.5/10

08-01-2023, 05:49 AM	#3008
PLG1962 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Melbourne Australia 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:8	Oppenheimer Hmm I guess the best word that describes my opinion is indifference Saw it at the Rivoli here in Melbourne in 70MM

08-03-2023, 06:09 AM	#3011
Aunt Peg Blu-ray Count Member since:May 2013 Location:Sydney 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:4848 DVD collection:518	Talk to Me 4/10 Sisu 5/10 Scandinavian Film Festival Munch 4/10

08-03-2023, 10:22 AM	#3015
browny Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victoria, Australia 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:701 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:5	a second viewing of Talk to Me last night, once again it didnt disappoint. possibly my fav ausie horror to date from recent times.

08-07-2023, 02:32 AM	#3016
PLG1962 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Melbourne Australia 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:8	Just saw About My Father, like with Red White and Brass nothing you haven’t seen before but it was fun

08-10-2023, 07:12 AM	#3017
blurayagent Senior Member Member since:May 2017 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1625 DVD collection:49	Asteroid City the latest opus from Wes Anderson, with a lot of WE regulars and some newcomers to his films. Loved it, will be a bluray purchase, 5/5

08-11-2023, 05:08 AM	#3018
Anamnesis Contributor Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:2028 DVD collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:29	Not sure why, but I saw The Meg 2: The Trench I mean, I did actually enjoy the first one, but everything I liked about it is gone here. That this thing had 3 writers and that this was the best they could come up with is pretty amazing. I suspect most of the CGI budget was spent creating an ocean spray effect so that you can't actually see anything else. Suspension of disbelief needs to be set to 11.

08-11-2023, 10:33 AM	#3020
Lavochkn Active Member Member since:Aug 2017 Location:New Zealand	How to Blow Up a Pipeline - 7/10 Really good. A tightly made, well acted little film with some real edge of your seat stuff. Also lights a bit of a fire under you with recent events around the world and how relevant the topic is. That said, I wish more care had been put in with the character work - at times it felt a little like it was just ticking the "here is their motivation" checkbox while not really doing enough to develop the emotional core required to stick the landing. These parts of the film were really well edited and I liked the structure of it overall, just needed that little bit more. Asteroid City - 8/10 The more I think about it, the more I like it. I loved the first viewing and I feel an urge to see it again very soon. Great cast, great visuals and some really funny moments wrapped up in a well told story. If you're looking for that classic Wes style, it's here in bucket loads, but this film felt different. There was something more to it and it addressed some really deep subjects in my opinion. Again, I think my rating of this will likely go up upon rewatch. It felt like all of his previous movies led to this, I can't quite explain it. Had a blast.

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