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Post by Gruf on Dec 15, 2022 11:19:00 GMT
RRR was brilliant, that's my pick ...however, I spoke to some testers I work with who are based in India, and according to them, it's a bit uncool to like RRR. One of them suggested this film to me, which is by the same director and apparently is now on Netflix? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eega(but it's not on mine... maybe I need a VPN...) Not cool? Sometimes you don't realise how something in your own backyard is so cool I sought out RRR substitutes, but everything paled in comparison. Will check it out. Not really my genre (on account of being a coward) but this Indian horror film comes highly recommended Tumbbad
Watched the first 10 mins and did indeed shit my pants. Left for when I grow some balls. |
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Post by harrypalmer on Dec 15, 2022 11:19:28 GMT
Oh I loved Licorice Pizza - thought that was released in 2021. That'll be my number 1 too then!
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Post by bichii2 on Dec 15, 2022 11:23:14 GMT
Was dune this year?? If so then dune otherwise banchees of Inisherin
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Post by Gruf on Dec 15, 2022 11:24:21 GMT
Really want to watch RRR. Do.It. We all need films you can just lose yourself in. You will find yourself grinning |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2022 11:25:07 GMT
Prey or Dune for me.
Probably Prey for the surprise factor of it being properly good.
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Post by harrypalmer on Dec 15, 2022 11:25:30 GMT
The runtime is what has put me off, same with Everything Everywhere, but I will watch it this weekend.
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Post by gamingdave on Dec 15, 2022 11:27:54 GMT
We are going to be doing RRR over xmas, heard nothing but good things.
For 2022 cinema releases it's a toss up between Top Gun: Maverick and EEAAO (Jaws in 3D was exceptional too).
Probably best though was There Will Be Blood which I had not got round to watching in the 15 years since it came out!
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Post by kingbambino on Dec 15, 2022 11:28:51 GMT
Elvis , top gun 2 and all quiet on the western front
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Post by Gruf on Dec 15, 2022 11:30:35 GMT
Was dune this year?? If so then dune otherwise banchees of Inisherin Can be from any year. Just the one film you watched in 2022 that touched your soul and something of it stayed there (even if that soul is dark and twisted) Good choice though  |
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Post by Gruf on Dec 15, 2022 11:34:55 GMT
Hmmm, Elvis, similarly , heard good things. Not an Elvis fan, but ok, I'm game. On the list
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Post by mothercruncher on Dec 15, 2022 11:35:38 GMT
I think I’d happily *only* watch Planes Trains & Automobiles from now on.
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Post by Dougs on Dec 15, 2022 11:36:55 GMT
Oh I loved Licorice Pizza - thought that was released in 2021. That'll be my number 1 too then! I was very disappointed. I didn't think it was bad, just didn't like it as much as I'd hoped. |
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Post by Gruf on Dec 15, 2022 11:36:57 GMT
We are going to be doing RRR over xmas, heard nothing but good things. For 2022 cinema releases it's a toss up between Top Gun: Maverick and EEAAO (Jaws in 3D was exceptional too). Probably best though was There Will Be Blood which I had not got round to watching in the 15 years since it came out! Nice one, well worth the wait. RRR is probably the perfect Christmas family film TBH, as long as everyone is ok with subtitles |
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Post by retro74 on Dec 15, 2022 11:38:25 GMT
I saw Elvis at the cinema, it is definitely worth watching, even if you’re not a fan
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Post by geefe on Dec 15, 2022 11:56:58 GMT
Barbarian had arrived on Disney. That's this weekend sorted.
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Post by Vandelay on Dec 15, 2022 12:29:26 GMT
Oh I loved Licorice Pizza - thought that was released in 2021. That'll be my number 1 too then! I was very disappointed. I didn't think it was bad, just didn't like it as much as I'd hoped. Same, I really love Phantom Thread, There Will be Blood and The Master, so was really looking forward to it. Ended up feeling it wasn't particularly special, rambling in places and never fully was able to justify its icky central plot. Been a bit of a weird year with films and feel that we have had much the same problem as with games, where the pandemic effects have really been felt. Everything, Everywhere, All At Once would probably be the best for me, but even that felt like it could have done with a trim. Besides that, there are quite a few that I liked a lot, but also found flawed. Men, was really good, but definitely not for everyone. Also, the every man played by Rory Kinnear idea crossed from being a bit silly to absurd as soon as there was a teenage one. The Northman looked the part and enjoyable, but wasn't anywhere near as good as The Lighthouse or The Witch. Smile was really solid horror and well crafted, but not much more. X was more interesting, but also not a total success. Top Gun Maverick was a big blockbuster and I know lots loved it. I thought it was fine and just rehash of the original (even if I would also add that I think it was an improvement). Looking at end of year lists, a lot of the films seem to be very small releases that you wouldn't get to see at your local unless you are in a city and aren't on mainstream streaming platforms, so haven't seen many of them. |
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Post by MolarAm🔵 on Dec 15, 2022 12:40:35 GMT
Oh I assumed it was an initialism for something. Thanks. I think it stands for Roar, Rise, Revolt, or something like that. It's easy to miss amongst the tiger punching. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2022 13:09:36 GMT
Top Gun
Moana
Eeaao
Top Gun blew me away, such a good sequel. Moana I watched with my niece for the first time and it was brilliant. First cartoon in years I genuinely loved. Eeaao was just bizarre and great.
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Post by Gruf on Dec 15, 2022 13:18:44 GMT
I am in the minority but I couldn't get on with Top Gun. Just did not carry me along, so many callbacks.
But that's a me problem
I was late on Moana as well, such a joy
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Post by Bill in the rain on Dec 15, 2022 14:12:24 GMT
Well, the best film(s) I watched in 2022 were the Lord of the Rings movies, but I've seen those dozens of times so I'm not going to count them.
Top Gun Maverick probably wins it for me too.
Honorable mentions for Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (which was good fun) and Iron Man 3 (which was better than I remembered)
I really need to watch Everything Everywhere...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2022 18:59:23 GMT
Either Dune, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever or The Batman.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2022 18:59:57 GMT
Prey or Dune for me. Probably Prey for the surprise factor of it being properly good. Oh yeah, good call. Prey was great. Edit: yeah, I thought Dune was 2021, but it was mentioned so many times in this thread I just took everyone’s word for it. So revising list, Prey, Wakanda and The Batman. |
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Post by ignatiusjreilly on Dec 15, 2022 20:46:59 GMT
Top Gun Maverick
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Post by mikeck on Dec 15, 2022 23:10:39 GMT
Not seen too many 2022 films (watched a lot of films for the first time though). This year films would be a toss up between The Batman, Prey and Don't Worry Darling.
Still need to watch RRR, Everything Everything and Barbarian so those could end up on the list too.
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Post by AccidentProne on Dec 16, 2022 8:59:36 GMT
RRR was brilliant, that's my pick ...however, I spoke to some testers I work with who are based in India, and according to them, it's a bit uncool to like RRR. One of them suggested this film to me, which is by the same director and apparently is now on Netflix? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eega(but it's not on mine... maybe I need a VPN...) I was chatting to an Indian guy I work with and he had a similar response. Asked him to reccomend some Indian movies and he suggested 3 Idiots, though I've not seen that yet. Looks nothing like RRR though... As for my top film this year, it's EEAAO. Top Gun Maverick and Prey were great too. |
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Post by geefe on Dec 16, 2022 9:38:52 GMT
I suppose Bollywood is fucking massive. It's a bit like an Indian saying to us he loves Harry Potter or something.
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Post by rawshark on Dec 16, 2022 9:57:31 GMT
It’s a divisive pick, but I think I’d go with Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.
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Post by trafford on Dec 16, 2022 10:07:27 GMT
I don't watch many films but I did see Lamb and Boiling Point which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Post by geefe on Dec 16, 2022 10:09:36 GMT
I forgot about Boiling Point. It was good but the ending just soured me a bit.
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Post by rhaegyr on Dec 16, 2022 10:39:58 GMT
I've seen better films this year none have stuck in my brain as much as Mad God.
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