What is a good film?

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  • SteveL
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    edited November 2016 #32

    Just off to get the new Star Trek film to watch this evening. When we first watched the revamp of the original series I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but, as long as you approach it without comparing it to the Shatner/Nimoy era, it's turning out to
    be a good series of films

  • Merve
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    edited November 2016 #33

    A Few Good Men is a film you won't fall asleep in

  • Tammygirl
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    edited November 2016 #34

    Another of our favourite box sets that we take away with us abroad is North & South.

    Box sets make great Christmas presents Wink must have a look to see which one I'd like next.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #35

    The film by which I judge whether or not another is a good film is The Cruel Sea.  Being a sad person, I have watched it so many times, I almost know the script off by heartWorried

    Snorkers, good-oh! Excellent film.

    All three new Star Trek films are on offer at the moment on iTunes. 

    TG, is that the North and South with Richard Armitage or the American series? Love the first one, not seen the other.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #36

    I have to confess to being a huge GoT fan, despite all the violence and sex. You never know who is going to pop up next, nor who is going to get bumped off! Surprised

  • Cherokee2015
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    edited November 2016 #37

    Can recommend A Streetcar Named Bob. Wasn't sure what to expect due to the subject matter but an excellent film. 

  • Bob2112
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    edited November 2016 #38

    Can recommend A Streetcar Named Bob. Wasn't sure what to expect due to the subject matter but an excellent film. 

    Write your comments here... what's it about.  ?    Bob

  • Tammygirl
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    edited November 2016 #39

    TG, is that the North and South with Richard Armitage or the American series? Love the first one, not seen the other.



    Must be the American version, its Patrick Swayze. Didn't know there was another oneEmbarassed

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #40

    Classic British costume drama, based on Elizabeth Gaskell's novel. Very good. You start off hating the male character, but end up changing your mind....possibly!Happy

  • tombar
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    edited November 2016 #41

    HappyThe last film that I actually went to the cinema was either Titanic or Schindlers List - whichever came out first

  • neveramsure
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    edited November 2016 #42

    Today we watched “It’s A Wonderful Life” on Film 4, it’s only in black and white and has no fancy special effects but the acting by James Stuart is fantastic, maybe that’s what makes a good film.Smile 

  • Cherokee2015
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    edited November 2016 #43

    Can recommend A Streetcat Named Bob. Wasn't sure what to expect due to the subject matter but an excellent film. 

    Write your comments here... what's it about.  ?    Bob

    It's about a homeless man, who is addicted to drugs and how he turns his life around after being befriended by a ginger cat.     It's a true story and Bob is played by himself - a very clever cat! 

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Street_Cat_Named_Bob_(film)

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2016 #44

    Gregory Peck! Now there's a good actor. To kill a Mockingbird, The Big Country, Captain Hornblower, Moby Dick....all classics!

  • neveramsure
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    edited November 2016 #45

    Gregory Peck! Now there's a good actor. To kill a Mockingbird, The Big Country, Captain Hornblower, Moby Dick....all classics!

    There were quite a few good actors during his era TDA, Kirk Douglas was another talented actor in my opinion. 

  • Tammygirl
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    edited November 2016 #46

    Can recommend A Streetcat Named Bob. Wasn't sure what to expect due to the subject matter but an excellent film. 

    Write your comments here... what's it about.  ?    Bob

    It's about a homeless man, who is addicted to drugs and how he turns his life around after being befriended by a ginger cat.     It's a true story and Bob is played by himself - a very clever cat! 

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Street_Cat_Named_Bob_(film)

    Read the book last year, wonder how the film stands up to it.

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2016 #47

    Last film we watched in the caravan was Doctor Zhivago, took care of a rainy day beautifully. One of the few very good books that transfered almost intact to a  great film.

     watched that just before the start of my first college term - aged 18. I enjoyed it that much that I sat in the cinema and watched it a second time

  • EasyT
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    edited November 2016 #48

    Fried Green Tomatoes

  • Cherokee2015
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    edited December 2016 #49

    Can highly recommend 'Sully' starring Tom Hanks.    A great film with good action all the way through.  

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