Anthony Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 22 hours ago, Rolta said: I loved it when I watched it back in 2007 and rewatched it this Christmas. I actually thought this time that it had aged so badly and came across as stupid. Al Pacino is the worst cop—the amount of destruction he's directly responsible for is crazy. And then he's portrayed as some kind of god cop who can do no wrong in the dialogue—but it's so unsubtle. His scenes with his wife I remember as being pretty embarrasing. The script tries so hard to make him out to be the hero, but it seemed so forced. I have loved Michael Mann as a director and still really rate Manhunter, and I know Mann's style isn't ever subtle, but I think I'll leave Heat to the past unfortunately. I can't watch it any more, except the final gun battle. The sound is phenomenal. If you can watch it on a decent sounding 5.1 system, do so. You'll be blown away. Not literally, thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, AshVilla said: Event Horizon added to Netflix. Really hasn't aged well, last time i seen it was 10 years ago. Liberate Tutemet Ex Inferis. I think it’s aged perfectly fine, excellent example of horror sci fi, the bigger mystery is how Paul Anderson fluked such a good film. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted August 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2022 12 hours ago, AVFCDAN said: I think it’s aged perfectly fine, excellent example of horror sci fi, the bigger mystery is how Paul Anderson fluked such a good film. The only thing of his that's actually watchable. A wretched director imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2022 13 hours ago, AVFCDAN said: I think it’s aged perfectly fine, excellent example of horror sci fi, the bigger mystery is how Paul Anderson fluked such a good film. I remember slowing down the hell sequence on VHS back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 35 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: I remember slowing down the hell sequence on VHS back in the day Indeed. Something very unsettling about that film and pretty unique as well. Nailing the atmosphere and sense of uncanny in a horror film is very rarely done so well, its hard to put your finger on how and why its achieved in certain films. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Can't complain too much because my daughter has finally moved in from turning red but her new favourite film is the good dinosaur which imo is easily the worst pixar film they've ever done I hate arlo he's a proper whiny bitch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 11, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2022 I watched the original Predator for the first time ever the other day. After seeing various "Alien vs Predator" type films over the years my expectations were completely on the floor. But it was actually kinda fun. Can see why it's loved so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 11, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: I watched the original Predator for the first time ever the other day. After seeing various "Alien vs Predator" type films over the years my expectations were completely on the floor. But it was actually kinda fun. Can see why it's loved so much. I remember going to the cinema to watch it upon release 35 years ago and everybody in there was totally blown away. It’s still one of those films that if I catch halfway through channel hopping I will watch till the end, know most of the dialogue etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chindie Posted August 11, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, PieFacE said: I watched the original Predator for the first time ever the other day. After seeing various "Alien vs Predator" type films over the years my expectations were completely on the floor. But it was actually kinda fun. Can see why it's loved so much. The original Predator is a masterpiece. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSw Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 And full of classic Arnie one liners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Out of interest how would people rank Predator / aliens / terminator 2 Id go aliens top definitley then maybe Predator just edging out T2 but only just All 3 are 10/10 films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Just now, villa4europe said: Out of interest how would people rank Predator / aliens / terminator 2 Id go aliens top definitley then maybe Predator just edging out T2 but only just All 3 are 10/10 films T2, Aliens, Predator but absolutely adore all 3. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 10/08/2022 at 11:03, Designer1 said: The only thing of his that's actually watchable. A wretched director imo. Hmmm, I've got a bit of a soft spot for the original Mortal Kombat film. Definitely better than the most recent one (and Annihilation of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: T2, Aliens, Predator but absolutely adore all 3. yep, this is the correct opinion haha. But all are 10/10 films along with Jurassic Park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted August 11, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2022 30 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Out of interest how would people rank Predator / aliens / terminator 2 Id go aliens top definitley then maybe Predator just edging out T2 but only just All 3 are 10/10 films Aliens > Predator > T2 (not the biggest fan of T2 - First Terminator is infinitely superior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted August 11, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2022 Predator > Aliens > T2 Know Predator line for line (not hard as there's not really a huge amount of dialogue). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted August 11, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2022 6 hours ago, villa4europe said: Can't complain too much because my daughter has finally moved in from turning red but her new favourite film is the good dinosaur which imo is easily the worst pixar film they've ever done I hate arlo he's a proper whiny bitch Arlo is awful and the films not great but there's some good characters. The caveman/dog character (spot?) is great and the weird insane dinosaur who collects animals is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Enough about the T2/Aliens/Predator talk, I watched a proper 10/10 film last night. @Follyfoot would approve Does exactly what you would expect. "**** watch it you no good word removed!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Watched Prey last night and concur it’s up there as the best Predator sequel (although I do have a soft spot for the Adrian Brody fronted Predators, which had a great concept) Thought the Comanche rituals and lifestyle were really interesting and how that incorporated ‘the hunt’ as a rights of passage. Would watch again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Xela said: Enough about the T2/Aliens/Predator talk, I watched a proper 10/10 film last night. @Follyfoot would approve Does exactly what you would expect. "**** watch it you no good word removed!" 'There's an app, download it you fah**n word removed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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