I just saw it today and feel pretty much the same way. I'm convinced they only gave it a North-East setting to allow Jodi Comer to do another accent.
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Matt N
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I managed to watch The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix earlier today.
I haven’t read the book, but I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the film! The plot, presumably taken from the book by Richard Osman, was compelling and easy to follow, which always makes for a good whodunnit kind of film, and there were some good twists and a good payoff at the end (even if, as per usual, my mum had the conclusion nailed from the beginning!). Also, I have to say it was highly amusing in places as well, and induced some good laughs out of me! It’s got a cast absolutely stacked with famous actors, including Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, and I think they all play their characters well (even if it is strange hearing David Tennant do a Cockney accent!).
Overall, I just thought it was a really good, fun watch, and I’d definitely recommend it!
I haven’t read the book, but I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the film! The plot, presumably taken from the book by Richard Osman, was compelling and easy to follow, which always makes for a good whodunnit kind of film, and there were some good twists and a good payoff at the end (even if, as per usual, my mum had the conclusion nailed from the beginning!). Also, I have to say it was highly amusing in places as well, and induced some good laughs out of me! It’s got a cast absolutely stacked with famous actors, including Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, and I think they all play their characters well (even if it is strange hearing David Tennant do a Cockney accent!).
Overall, I just thought it was a really good, fun watch, and I’d definitely recommend it!
davidm
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I was out with a pal the other day, and the topic of that ^ The Thursday Murder Club came up - I said to my pal that I thought I would watch it at some point although I expected it to be terrible.
I have just watched it.
Like a big-money ITV / Midsummer Murders thing.
Wasn't even a clever "whodunnit", it just trundled through the "plot" and fell out the end.
And despite Helen Mirren being quite good, everyone else was phoning it in.
It was terrible (sorry Matt).
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On the other hand, I saw Weapons last week - film of the year I reckon. It's very odd, but very good.
I have just watched it.
Like a big-money ITV / Midsummer Murders thing.
Wasn't even a clever "whodunnit", it just trundled through the "plot" and fell out the end.
And despite Helen Mirren being quite good, everyone else was phoning it in.
It was terrible (sorry Matt).
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On the other hand, I saw Weapons last week - film of the year I reckon. It's very odd, but very good.
Will
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I do intend to see Weapons at some point - takes me by surprise when what I'd assumed was a run of the mill horror is actually getting good reviews.
I'm in a bit of a film phase at the moment because I've been bored - and I've rediscovered the old 'film's scariest moments' countdowns. I watched Doctor Sleep on Friday night, and was rather impressed.
I also watched The Ghost and the Darkness - I've always had a slightly unhealthy interest in man-eating animals and this centred around the infamous Tsavo Lions - didn't stick to the real story as closely as I'd have liked and kind of turned into a slightly far-fetched 'Jaws with lions', but it was entertaining enough to keep my attention until fairly close to the end.
A few weeks ago, I finally watched Hereditary, which had been on my list for years. Not sure what my expectations were, but I was rather disappointed. There's some really nasty stuff, but in between that, I found it rather slow.
I'm in a bit of a film phase at the moment because I've been bored - and I've rediscovered the old 'film's scariest moments' countdowns. I watched Doctor Sleep on Friday night, and was rather impressed.
I also watched The Ghost and the Darkness - I've always had a slightly unhealthy interest in man-eating animals and this centred around the infamous Tsavo Lions - didn't stick to the real story as closely as I'd have liked and kind of turned into a slightly far-fetched 'Jaws with lions', but it was entertaining enough to keep my attention until fairly close to the end.
A few weeks ago, I finally watched Hereditary, which had been on my list for years. Not sure what my expectations were, but I was rather disappointed. There's some really nasty stuff, but in between that, I found it rather slow.
davidm
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28 Years Later:The Bone Temple
In preparation I rewatched last year's "28 Years" movie earlier this week and probably appreciated it more on the second viewing. And I thought more of this one (on first viewing) than I did for the first one. However, for a "zombie movie" there is quite a lack of actual zombies in it (I mean there are some, just not that many) - clearly I'm misunderstanding what it is all about then
But there is some real fab sequences in this one, often set to some great music. There is also a lot of painful gore sequences. Still not sure I appreciate the "Jimmys" though.
Overall I did enjoy it though - certainly a different horror movie than the usual stuff.
I thought it was better because there were fewer zombies. The whole running away from zombies thing has been done to death, so I think it's better that these films are moving away from that.28 Years Later:The Bone Temple
In preparation I rewatched last year's "28 Years" movie earlier this week and probably appreciated it more on the second viewing. And I thought more of this one (on first viewing) than I did for the first one. However, for a "zombie movie" there is quite a lack of actual zombies in it (I mean there are some, just not that many) - clearly I'm misunderstanding what it is all about then
But there is some real fab sequences in this one, often set to some great music. There is also a lot of painful gore sequences. Still not sure I appreciate the "Jimmys" though.
Overall I did enjoy it though - certainly a different horror movie than the usual stuff.
The one thing I didn't like was the scene at the end. It didn't need it and felt a bit too forced and a bit "Marvel"; look what's coming in the next film!
Howie
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Went to watch that there Project Hail Mary last night.
It's excellent, best film I've seen in quite some time in fact. To be fair, it's the only film in quite some time that I've actually felt the urge to go and see at the cinema, with it not being a sequel, prequel, reboot, franchise or a crappy, CGI smashy smashy fest. Just an original, well written story with great acting, great humour, thrills, spectacle and a whole range of human (and non human) emotions.
Ryan Gosling is fab. I mean, it's a two and a half hour film and he's onscreen virtually the entire time, more often than not completely alone and I gotta say, his character, Ryland Grace, is a great hang. You'll like him.
But the real star of the show is 'Rocky'. I was astounded to learn that he/it was brought to life largely through puppetry and is not some CGI creation, and the film is all the better for it. It just makes the whole thing more real, more 'tangible'. Who'd have thought a faceless pile of rocks could make you cry, and not just once.
Nitpicks? Well, there's a few, largely centred around the basic science of the movie's premise: I didn't really buy the concept of these interstellar microbes that bomb around the cosmos 'eating' suns (hence the name 'astrophage'), and the ease with which Grace and Rocky develop a communication system (about 2 minutes of screentime) certainly raises some eyebrows, but questioning the logic of Project Hail Mary is missing the point entirely. This isn't a documentary about something that could or might happen, it's a simple and very satisfying tale of two unlikely characters from completely different worlds thrown together in an extreme situation who must work together to overcome a really big problem, and that is something that the world could really do with right now.
I highly recommend it. Go see it.
It's excellent, best film I've seen in quite some time in fact. To be fair, it's the only film in quite some time that I've actually felt the urge to go and see at the cinema, with it not being a sequel, prequel, reboot, franchise or a crappy, CGI smashy smashy fest. Just an original, well written story with great acting, great humour, thrills, spectacle and a whole range of human (and non human) emotions.
Ryan Gosling is fab. I mean, it's a two and a half hour film and he's onscreen virtually the entire time, more often than not completely alone and I gotta say, his character, Ryland Grace, is a great hang. You'll like him.
But the real star of the show is 'Rocky'. I was astounded to learn that he/it was brought to life largely through puppetry and is not some CGI creation, and the film is all the better for it. It just makes the whole thing more real, more 'tangible'. Who'd have thought a faceless pile of rocks could make you cry, and not just once.
Nitpicks? Well, there's a few, largely centred around the basic science of the movie's premise: I didn't really buy the concept of these interstellar microbes that bomb around the cosmos 'eating' suns (hence the name 'astrophage'), and the ease with which Grace and Rocky develop a communication system (about 2 minutes of screentime) certainly raises some eyebrows, but questioning the logic of Project Hail Mary is missing the point entirely. This isn't a documentary about something that could or might happen, it's a simple and very satisfying tale of two unlikely characters from completely different worlds thrown together in an extreme situation who must work together to overcome a really big problem, and that is something that the world could really do with right now.
I highly recommend it. Go see it.
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I saw a bunch of movies in the past week. Splitsville was a fun little comedy, there's a really great fight sequence which goes on so much longer than you'd expect and gets some good chuckles. Sometimes the choices the characters make are frustrating but there's enough humour to tolerate those moments.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - The first film was great fun so I was looking forward to this and it delivered exactly what I wanted from it, lots of really crazy deaths and fun characters hamming it up. I really like the humour, especially the dance floor sequence which was so silly.
Super Mario Galaxy movie - I think the first film was fine but this one was dull. It looks nice, I loved the little stars and Fox McCloud (who could pull off a solo movie) but overall it just felt like it was going through the motions of throwing in things fans might like to see from the games and as someone who doesn't play Mario games this just didn't entertain me.
Project Hail Mary - Absolutely fantastic film, it looks great and the humour really helps keep the film going at a nice pace. I quite liked the way it intercut the pre and post launch parts of the story (I'm not sure if the book does the same?). Rocky is Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!
The Magic Faraway Tree - I didn't grow up reading the books so I went in with no expectations and was taken on quite a cute little journey with plenty of whimsy. It felt like an old school family film that everyone can enjoy. The child actors were pretty decent which was nice.
The Drama - I was so intrigued from the trailer as to what Zendaya's character revealed and so glad I didn't know beforehand! It is a good enough secret that creates tension and discussion (although I think people outside of the States will have a different stance to those that live there and the film creates enough space for all opinions). Lots of interesting characters and dynamics but the spiralling towards the end was a tough watch for me, the second hand embarrassment is on a level I can't handle.
Fuse - I didn't know much about this one going in aside from who was in it. It was fine I guess, some decent double-triple crossing and the tension in some of the earlier moments is very good. I wouldn't go out of my way for this one but it's fine if you want something easy to watch on a Sunday afternoon.
They Will Kill You - I enjoyed this, maybe too many similarities to Ready or Not 2 but overall it had some fun sequences. Although it is strange that it seems to flip through various styles throughout, like one sequence is very Tarantino inspired but then it just drops it once that moment finishes. Again it's another very silly gory film which is up my street. However if it was a bit more focused and tighter in the edit it would be a better time.
The Good Boy - I was looking forward to this as Stephen Graham is great and the premise was different. It was... strange. I think I liked it, they certainly gave me enough reasons to despise Tommy and I liked how everything developed but maybe I needed a tiny bit more background on why it happened.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - The first film was great fun so I was looking forward to this and it delivered exactly what I wanted from it, lots of really crazy deaths and fun characters hamming it up. I really like the humour, especially the dance floor sequence which was so silly.
Super Mario Galaxy movie - I think the first film was fine but this one was dull. It looks nice, I loved the little stars and Fox McCloud (who could pull off a solo movie) but overall it just felt like it was going through the motions of throwing in things fans might like to see from the games and as someone who doesn't play Mario games this just didn't entertain me.
Project Hail Mary - Absolutely fantastic film, it looks great and the humour really helps keep the film going at a nice pace. I quite liked the way it intercut the pre and post launch parts of the story (I'm not sure if the book does the same?). Rocky is Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!
The Magic Faraway Tree - I didn't grow up reading the books so I went in with no expectations and was taken on quite a cute little journey with plenty of whimsy. It felt like an old school family film that everyone can enjoy. The child actors were pretty decent which was nice.
The Drama - I was so intrigued from the trailer as to what Zendaya's character revealed and so glad I didn't know beforehand! It is a good enough secret that creates tension and discussion (although I think people outside of the States will have a different stance to those that live there and the film creates enough space for all opinions). Lots of interesting characters and dynamics but the spiralling towards the end was a tough watch for me, the second hand embarrassment is on a level I can't handle.
Fuse - I didn't know much about this one going in aside from who was in it. It was fine I guess, some decent double-triple crossing and the tension in some of the earlier moments is very good. I wouldn't go out of my way for this one but it's fine if you want something easy to watch on a Sunday afternoon.
They Will Kill You - I enjoyed this, maybe too many similarities to Ready or Not 2 but overall it had some fun sequences. Although it is strange that it seems to flip through various styles throughout, like one sequence is very Tarantino inspired but then it just drops it once that moment finishes. Again it's another very silly gory film which is up my street. However if it was a bit more focused and tighter in the edit it would be a better time.
The Good Boy - I was looking forward to this as Stephen Graham is great and the premise was different. It was... strange. I think I liked it, they certainly gave me enough reasons to despise Tommy and I liked how everything developed but maybe I needed a tiny bit more background on why it happened.