What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

debaserr · 06-12-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

I don't really "get" Coen Brothers comedies. I didn't like The Big Lebowski either. Their dramas, Fargo and No Country, were great though...

big lebowski didn't do much for me on my first watch. a year later it blew away.

Freebase Dali · 06-13-2010, 05:27 AM

La Horde (2009)

After the fringes of the last French zombie film I saw (Mutants) dissolved from my subconscious far too quickly for my tastes, I went into La Horde with understandable trepidation. I was pleasantly surprised at this film and its delivery.
Very gory, fast paced (after the first 15 minutes or so), has a bit of humor, and a typical bleak French ending. (Which is something you come to expect anyway in this particular genre)
While I realize that the character development isn't exactly extensive, and the back story is lacking, and the story itself that incorporates the people into it isn't an award winner, the film does better in the first two regards if compared to 'Mutants'. But as any zombie flick fan knows, all that crap is secondary....

The high point of this film is really the kills and the absolute reckless abandon incorporated into them. For a zombie flick, this is something you want. Because it's something you'd do if you were in the same position, provided your head was sufficiently unscrewed enough to not be worried about ammo conservation or other logical things that would probably escape any normal person in the face of an apocalyptic zombie attack and an undead corpse who's staring at you with your own mother's jugular vein hanging from its mouth like a strand of spaghetti.

Overall, I think this film at least deserves a watch from any horror fan. For zombie fans, it's a must watch.
While I wouldn't compare it the 'weeks later' movies, it being in the same general style, I can say that it's not a total waste of time as a zombie flick.

My vote:
6 out of 10 shotgun shells

Violent & Funky · 06-13-2010, 12:04 PM

With all due respect, and I do mean with all due respect, how do you find French zombie movies and THEN decide you want to watch it?

NSW · 06-13-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

La Horde (2009)

After the fringes of the last French zombie film I saw (Mutants) dissolved from my subconscious far too quickly for my tastes, I went into La Horde with understandable trepidation. I was pleasantly surprised at this film and its delivery.
Very gory, fast paced (after the first 15 minutes or so), has a bit of humor, and a typical bleak French ending. (Which is something you come to expect anyway in this particular genre)
While I realize that the character development isn't exactly extensive, and the back story is lacking, and the story itself that incorporates the people into it isn't an award winner, the film does better in the first two regards if compared to 'Mutants'. But as any zombie flick fan knows, all that crap is secondary....

The high point of this film is really the kills and the absolute reckless abandon incorporated into them. For a zombie flick, this is something you want. Because it's something you'd do if you were in the same position, provided your head was sufficiently unscrewed enough to not be worried about ammo conservation or other logical things that would probably escape any normal person in the face of an apocalyptic zombie attack and an undead corpse who's staring at you with your own mother's jugular vein hanging from its mouth like a strand of spaghetti.

Overall, I think this film at least deserves a watch from any horror fan. For zombie fans, it's a must watch.
While I wouldn't compare it the 'weeks later' movies, it being in the same general style, I can say that it's not a total waste of time as a zombie flick.

My vote:
6 out of 10 shotgun shells

I haven't seen this, but I most definitely will now. It really is all about the kills.

Violent & Funky · 06-13-2010, 01:57 PM

Anybody have any experience with the Grindhouse DVDs? After reading a bit about the film, I really wish I could see the theatrical version with all of the trailers...

RVCA · 06-13-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

I don't really "get" Coen Brothers comedies. I didn't like The Big Lebowski either. Their dramas, Fargo and No Country, were great though...

Ugh... Nicholas Cage is just awful. I can't like anything he's in.

Him and Keanu Reeves need to do a movie about being emotionless, expressionless robots that suck at delivering lines. It would be perfect.

dankrsta · 06-13-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

Ugh... Nicholas Cage is just awful. I can't like anything he's in.

Him and Keanu Reeves need to do a movie about being emotionless, expressionless robots that suck at delivering lines. It would be perfect.

Hmm, this is the first time someone accuses Cage of being emotionless and expressionless when he's usually very over the top. He's in fact very expressive, but he uses that quality often inadequately.

debaserr · 06-13-2010, 04:24 PM

nic cage is a great actor. unfortunately he will do any movie that pays enough.

TheCunningStunt · 06-13-2010, 04:25 PM

Nic Cage is a bit wooden.

FETCHER. · 06-13-2010, 04:27 PM

The matrix. Haven't seen it since i was young! so far sooooo good

06-13-2010, 12:04 PM	#6643 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	With all due respect, and I do mean with all due respect, how do you find French zombie movies and THEN decide you want to watch it? __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

06-13-2010, 01:57 PM	#6645 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	Anybody have any experience with the Grindhouse DVDs? After reading a bit about the film, I really wish I could see the theatrical version with all of the trailers... __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

06-13-2010, 04:25 PM	#6649 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Nic Cage is a bit wooden. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

06-13-2010, 05:27 AM	#6642 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	La Horde (2009) After the fringes of the last French zombie film I saw (Mutants) dissolved from my subconscious far too quickly for my tastes, I went into La Horde with understandable trepidation. I was pleasantly surprised at this film and its delivery. Very gory, fast paced (after the first 15 minutes or so), has a bit of humor, and a typical bleak French ending. (Which is something you come to expect anyway in this particular genre) While I realize that the character development isn't exactly extensive, and the back story is lacking, and the story itself that incorporates the people into it isn't an award winner, the film does better in the first two regards if compared to 'Mutants'. But as any zombie flick fan knows, all that crap is secondary.... The high point of this film is really the kills and the absolute reckless abandon incorporated into them. For a zombie flick, this is something you want. Because it's something you'd do if you were in the same position, provided your head was sufficiently unscrewed enough to not be worried about ammo conservation or other logical things that would probably escape any normal person in the face of an apocalyptic zombie attack and an undead corpse who's staring at you with your own mother's jugular vein hanging from its mouth like a strand of spaghetti. Overall, I think this film at least deserves a watch from any horror fan. For zombie fans, it's a must watch. While I wouldn't compare it the 'weeks later' movies, it being in the same general style, I can say that it's not a total waste of time as a zombie flick. My vote: 6 out of 10 shotgun shells

06-13-2010, 04:24 PM	#6648 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,469	nic cage is a great actor. unfortunately he will do any movie that pays enough.