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Life of Pi 2012
Got a HD 3D TV?
Got a 7.1 surround system.
Got sea sick pills.
Then this film needs to be 100% in your Blue Ray collection.
I now know why Ang Lee pipped Quentin Tarantino the Oscar for Best Director.
From the start to the finish the direction is just incredible and Ang Lee makes sure he doesn't miss an angle. Having being given expensive 3D technology he makes sure it gets used in every way possible.
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Paths of Glory 1957
Powerful acting, powerful directing, powerful cast and powerful visuals.
Only one man can get all 4 above right and that is the Legend Stanley Kubrick.
What a fantastic film, why didn't I watch this years ago. Kirk and Stanley somehow have clicked twice working together and what we have here is another master piece.
Some great dialogue scenes where Quentin Tarantino must of got some ideas from.
This is a very moving story and I wouldn't be surprised that something liked this happened.
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Star Trek Into Darkness 2013
A sequel that doesn't fail,now that's a rare treat.
JJ does another fantastic job with a great story,cast,effects and full blown non stop action.
So many twists and turns that I cannot place as they contain spoilers but they are all superb tiny surprises.
Everything was enjoyable to view and the final climax was breath taking at times, especially in 3D.
Benedict Cumberbatch was superb as the villain and he certainly did wipe out a few old Trekky enemies.:)
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Star Trek 2009
When we was told JJ was on board to direct Star Trek we all knew it would be special.
He certainly prooved that he is not here to mess things up. Casting is absolutely perfect and the effects are incredible.
It's great to see how the characters hate/trust each other and are turned around for each person.
How much I diss lens flare it works perfectly here giving it a nice trekky touch.
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Snowtown 2012
This is the most shocking,harrowing,unpleasant,nasty,horrific,unexpected,vile,blood curdling,ghastly,hideous,grim,horrendous and upsetting film I have ever seen.
Why?
It's based on a true story which makes this a 100 times worse.
If your depressed,feeling low or your life is the pits I advise you avoid this and play something like 'Toy Story' to cheer you up.
Also if your close to becoming a psycho this film could turn you into one.
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The Master 2012
Paul Thomas Anderson has done it again. I didn't think he could ever match the fantastic 'There will be blood'.
Well, he has.:)
Every single actor and actress in here is at there very best. Phillip Seymour Hoffman's performance was incredible as always and Joaquin's is fantastic so both deserved a Golden Statue. If only PTA could have stopped DDL to make Lincoln, JQ would have been walking away with this hands down.
Some of the camera shots are incredible,… -
Man on Fire 2004
Denzel is my number one actor and here is Exhibit A with plenty of other evidence in his career.
The first hour is very slow going but it needed to be as the chemistry between Creasy and Pita had to work.
The next hour is a roller coaster-kick-ass ride, where Denzel turns into a no holds barred hit man.
Turn this film on for 5 mins and you tell that Tony Scott directed this with the fast trendy editing that… -
Duel 1971
Made for TV but proved Steven Spielberg has got what it takes in the future for either Sharks or dinosaurs.
This has got to be one of the best suspense films I have ever seen and some of the camera work is stunning.
Dennis Weaver does a great job of playing a light hearted man who becomes completely broken by the end.
How can you tell this was made for TV?
The truck didn't blow up.
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Aliens 1986
Extended Cut: I don't think I could ever go back to seeing the theatrical version again.
Lost count of how many times I have seen this one.
The very first time I watched this was on TV sitting with my dad probably around 1989 with crappy advert breaks. But this luckily didn't kill the tension and excitement as every breach that was interrupted we was waiting in awe for the next part to begin.
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The Lion King 1994
Hakuna Matata (no worries) with this one, seeing this again I knew it was not going to be a let down considering the last time around was 17-18 years ago and I loved it.
The songs, animation still look amazing and having revamped it into 3D really brings you into the depth of the film.
The first 5mins of this film has got to be one of Disney's best opening's with the song 'Circle Of Life' ripping through the speakers.… -
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1989
I never thought that any other Indy film they made would ever top 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark'.
In 1989 this came along and Spielberg and Lucas have done it again due to 'Temple' wasn't overly impressive.
The action rocks, the effects are great (for it's time), the comedy timing and lines all work together perfectly.
As soon as Indy's dad comes into play this film goes into overdrive.
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Zodiac 2007
Ever since 'Seven' and 'Fight Club' came into my life I knew David Fincher was going to be in my category of favorite directors.
Due to the sheer darkness that overwhelmed San Francisco in the late 60's/70's of a serial killer, David was perfect to direct such a complex story with a superb cast at the helm.
Showing the characters were extremely obsessive at the time of this case, Robert and Jake must have put a lot of hours into this as the dialogue is huge.
I felt this was one of the worst snubs from the Oscar academy as everything was perfect.
Excellent film.:-)
