hogso Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'll have to check out some more of Ryan Gosling's films, only 2 I think I've seen are The Notebook and Drive, think that's it... having checked out his IMDB, the next of his work I want to see is Goosebumps - Say Cheese and Die. That one was my FAVOURITE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 You can tell a lot about somebody from what they see in film. I have to say (and I don't mean offence to anyone here, we don't all have to be "mates") that I'm 99% sure I wouldn't get along with somebody who viewed Goslings performance as "wooden". That's okay. I don't think I could get along with somebody who picks their mates based on their opinions of particular acting performances. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 19, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2012 What if I got wood from Gosling's performance? Can I be your friend, DDID? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 19, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2012 That hammer scene in particular - perfection. His movement, the slight hesitation and the cracks in his voice. Remarkable. I believed in his character every single second. You see that's exactly the sort of thing you should be looking out for in a performance. Gosling is perfect in that role. There is a reason for every little movement, every look, every hesitation. He studies everyone, he trusts pretty much no-one and he's a walking bag of suppressed rage. It's a pretty difficult character to convey convincingly, but Gosling does it superbly. Indeed. This is why I will watch any film you ever recommend to me! You can tell a lot about somebody from what they see in film. I have to say (and I don't mean offence to anyone here, we don't all have to be "mates") that I'm 99% sure I wouldn't get along with somebody who viewed Goslings performance as "wooden". Up there with anything Clint Eastwood ever did in my opinion.Eastwood is pretty damn wooden, so now I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 You can tell a lot about somebody from what they see in film. I have to say (and I don't mean offence to anyone here, we don't all have to be "mates") that I'm 99% sure I wouldn't get along with somebody who viewed Goslings performance as "wooden". That's okay. I don't think I could get along with somebody who picks their mates based on their opinions of particular acting performances. :? I don't have any mates so it's rarely an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 That hammer scene in particular - perfection. His movement, the slight hesitation and the cracks in his voice. Remarkable. I believed in his character every single second. You see that's exactly the sort of thing you should be looking out for in a performance. Gosling is perfect in that role. There is a reason for every little movement, every look, every hesitation. He studies everyone, he trusts pretty much no-one and he's a walking bag of suppressed rage. It's a pretty difficult character to convey convincingly, but Gosling does it superbly. Indeed. This is why I will watch any film you ever recommend to me! You can tell a lot about somebody from what they see in film. I have to say (and I don't mean offence to anyone here, we don't all have to be "mates") that I'm 99% sure I wouldn't get along with somebody who viewed Goslings performance as "wooden". Up there with anything Clint Eastwood ever did in my opinion.Eastwood is pretty damn wooden, so now I'm confused. Christ. Don't get me started. Somebody talk about a film they've seen so we can forget I said anything. Ummm, who has seen Warrior and is it worth my time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I only realised through re-watching the Batman films this week that he sounds like Clint Eastwood. This is going to do my head in watching TDKR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 watched friends with benefits it was ok, very cliched, not enough woody (he's awesome in everything recently) kunis is stunning, timberland isnt as good as previous films, certainly not as bad as some couples films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Chindie's film reviews make me wish I was into comics, even as a casual comic book movie watcher I'm still in awe at what people like Stan Lee and Alan Moore have achieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Just watched "Drive"...duped again by the Hollywood Hype Machine. So overrated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 20, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 If anyone wants to watch a very good but disturbing film based on a true story then watch Snowtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Stevo, that is one of my favourite scenes in the film, hence me having it as my avatar. Fantastic stuff. There are so many money shots in 'Drive'. sexy cinematography... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The X-Men deserve a reboot imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 21, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2012 The X-Men deserve a reboot imo. Hasn't it just had one with the First Class film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The X-Men deserve a reboot imo. Hasn't it just had one with the First Class film? I didn't watch it, but IIRC it was a prequel to the first X-men film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 They're currently making a sequel to 'First Class'. That's the current direction of the X-Men franchise. It's such a shame that Marvel don't own the film rights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Whilst the thread is on the subject of Andrew Garfield and his acting talents, I can highly recommend watching Boy A. I won't spoil it by giving too much away but it's a hard hitting drama and has certain parallels with the James Bulger case. It also features a great supporting cast including Peter Mullan (one of my favourites). It's not exactly a date movie but if you like top performances (Garfield is bloody excellent) then I would give it a go. A few reviews here I know I'm a little late but can I just echo this. Powerful film that makes you think. Quite sad too. Andrew Garfield is starting to become a favourite actor of mine. Very talented, young (edit: just checked, he's 28! Not as young as I thought) and British! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 It's such a shame that Marvel don't own the film rights.... Agreed. Thoughthey have a lot of work on their hands with the current group of films, so I don't they're too fussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 He holds dual citizenship and speaks with an American accent But I guess your point still stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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