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Just watched '3 days to kill' wasn't expecting much as wasn't a big film when it came out and heard no buzz about it.
Loved it, humour, twists, good film.
What was the last film that surprised you in being better than you thought it would?
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I watched a korean film today,it was superb,i didnt expect it to be that good.
It was called,"the tiger:an old hunters tale"
https://youtu.be/BooLXFAmU40
Check this trailer out
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"I watched a korean film today,it was superb,i didnt expect it to be that good.
It was called,"the tiger:an old hunters tale"
https://youtu.be/BooLXFAmU40
Check this trailer out
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Might watch it later....bit of a jaws rip off on the music  |
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Tom Cruise film called 'Edge Of Tomorrow', was retitled 'live, die, repeat'.
I thought it was going to be a brainless action movie in which Tom the hero blows shit up and saves the day, and whilst it does do all that eventually, the first hour is brilliant as its Tom that gets repeatedly blown up/ shot/ stabbed/ crushed etc in increasingly inventive and hilarious ways, all while he's playing against type as a cowardly non-hero. It's no classic but it is hugely entertaining. I must watch it again.
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"'Under the skin' was awesome,and it's 1h40m of scarlet johansson flouncing around in the buff as a consolation if you don't enjoy the movie."
This is the exact opposite of this thread for me. Was really looking forward to it as I love odd films and Scarlett - but I hated every minute of it! |
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"Kingsman, quite funny if farfetched. Also stumbled on Lego bat man movie and laughed at the adult humour all the way through  "
I was going to say Kingsman too  ... I was like, okay let's watch it to kill a couple of hours, but actually I really enjoyed it. It *was* very far fetched, but very funny and the main characters were well developed. I'm looking forward to the sequel later this year. |
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"Just watched '3 days to kill' wasn't expecting much as wasn't a big film when it came out and heard no buzz about it.
Loved it, humour, twists, good film.
What was the last film that surprised you in being better than you thought it would?
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Zombeavers, very funny, and very sexy as well |
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I loved edge of tomorrow but I am a ton cruise fan (I know I know but still)
But that film surprised my daughter who is not a fan.
Kingsman is another I've fancied for a while.
I'm terrible for watching the stuff I KNOW I'll like on Netflix/tv rather than trying new stuff.
But loads of tv shows are being cancelled (ones I watch) so I'm hoping new ones will be just as good.
I like all kinds, last one I saw at cinema was deadpool and I thoroughly enjoyed that. But I guessed I would as I like Ryan Reynolds (not just as a hotty but very quick wit and my sense of humour AND George Michael on sound track!) |
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"I watched a korean film today,it was superb,i didnt expect it to be that good.
It was called,"the tiger:an old hunters tale"
https://youtu.be/BooLXFAmU40
Check this trailer out
Might watch it later....bit of a jaws rip off on the music "
Bollox!! |
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"Hacksaw Ridge !
Thought it was going to be just another American war film, it wasn't It was unbelievably brilliant , and a true story!
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I've still yet to watch this.
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Spectral
It's a Netflix original film with a couple of actors you'll recognise (but I can't remember the name of  ), and it's an absolutely brilliant action scifi film |
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"Tom Cruise film called 'Edge Of Tomorrow', was retitled 'live, die, repeat'.
I thought it was going to be a brainless action movie in which Tom the hero blows shit up and saves the day, and whilst it does do all that eventually, the first hour is brilliant as its Tom that gets repeatedly blown up/ shot/ stabbed/ crushed etc in increasingly inventive and hilarious ways, all while he's playing against type as a cowardly non-hero. It's no classic but it is hugely entertaining. I must watch it again.
Mr"
Thought it was awesome plus they are doing a 2nd one |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
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"Kingsman, quite funny if farfetched. Also stumbled on Lego bat man movie and laughed at the adult humour all the way through "
I really enjoyed Kingsman, my son and I had a movie night, it was his choice and I expected to have to endure it, but thoroughly enjoyed it.
I also really enjoyed Suicide Squad, not normally in to superhero/antihero films. |
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"Just watched '3 days to kill' wasn't expecting much as wasn't a big film when it came out and heard no buzz about it.
Loved it, humour, twists, good film.
What was the last film that surprised you in being better than you thought it would?
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First time I watched Kingsman. Wasn't expecting much but it's a great film and can't wait for the sequel |
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"Just watched '3 days to kill' wasn't expecting much as wasn't a big film when it came out and heard no buzz about it.
Loved it, humour, twists, good film.
What was the last film that surprised you in being better than you thought it would?
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Was that Kevin Costner... if its the one i;m thinking about it was under-rated. |
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Japanese animation (with english subtitles) often surpises me.
Spirited Away, 5cm per second (heart-breaking romance) or My Neighbours The Yamadas (funny).
Up is brilliant - totally didn't expect that. |
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By *rozacMan
over a year ago
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"Another for Kingsman. Oh and Kick Ass! "
interestingly enough, both by Matthew Vaughn. An understudy of guy ritchie.
Mine would be 'closer'.
Thought it was a chick flick I had to endure with an ex, actually pretty clever and brutal/funny |
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By *htcMan
over a year ago
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watched a few years back a film called the tower, south korean movie, was brilliant, great story like the original and good effects, subtitled in english.
made me think about watching more south korean movies |
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"Just watched '3 days to kill' wasn't expecting much as wasn't a big film when it came out and heard no buzz about it.
Loved it, humour, twists, good film.
What was the last film that surprised you in being better than you thought it would?
Was that Kevin Costner... if its the one i;m thinking about it was under-rated."
It was. Was very good the girl playing his daughter is excellent. Just my sort of humour too.
Definitely will check out kingsman.
And yes can't wait for edge of tomorrow 2
Hate when they rename films |
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"Japanese animation (with english subtitles) often surpises me.
Spirited Away, 5cm per second (heart-breaking romance) or My Neighbours The Yamadas (funny).
Up is brilliant - totally didn't expect that."
Have you seen "When Marnie was there" or "A silent voice" ? I would recommend them both. |
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