Simon

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The 1960's, a time when east and west didn't get on; not much different to now really! Loved the comedy in this, it makes the movie. When it ended, I was honestly surprised, I was waiting for the next scene... sequel please!

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TINA

I'm not sure there was anything here maybe that hasn't been covered before. I often think that news people in modern times are ruthless beyond belief but actually when you watch historical footage like this you realise they have always been just as despicable.

Even if there wasn't much (if any) fresh discussion here it's still a wonderful celebration of a person battling the odds to become one of the most successful and well loved people in my lifetime.

Believe it Tina, you are The Best!

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Goldfinger

Who could fail to love Goldfinger (the movie that is). I feel they had fun with this movie

The first time any real gadgets have been seen, if you discount the pretty lame suitcase given to 007 in his last outing; here we get a car [iconic] with a few useful options added by Q and the first real henchman in Oddjob

Powerful music, great acting, wonderful scenery, gadets, this film has it all in spades

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The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

I was lucky enough to see the Bee Gees in concert in Birmingham, UK in the early ‘90s. One of the best concert experiences of my life.

I believe this film is testament to the view that life is truly what you make of it. 3 brothers who had a vision, a belief and worked to make that happen. So inspirational.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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This is a classic; it's a bit of a long one though, so it's a 2 part watch :)

I've watched this a few times; it never ceases to surprise me how the forces of darkness can cover so much ground, whilst the saviors seem to be caught at every turn

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Star Trek Beyond

Characters, special effects... brilliant! I love 'trek' but I can't believe non-tekkies wouldn't love this too

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Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
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Well, there can be no denying that Cruise still has it, in spades! Too many stunts to think of, however, with plane, car and bike sequences to name a few there is something for everyone in this movie.

Favorite scene has to be the bike chase; that was truly brilliant.

All this said, truthfully Tom and the team are looking older now, as we all are, and maybe this should be the last with the crew... if MI is to come back again perhaps it should be with a new team of players.

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A.I. Artificial Intelligence

Profound! I enjoyed this movie when it was released and enjoyed it again tonight. Interesting if slightly 'creepy' topic of substitute robotic children. Probably more sinister to be honest is the fact that humans cease to exist by the ending. The cast are great and 14 years on now from it's release the CGI stands the test of time; my DVD's print quality does not :(

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Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie is just simply brilliant! As I began watching this movie for the second time [before watching the 2017 version] I didn't remember the outcome.... I did remember after about 20 mins, but, I won't spoil the surprise here :)

I love the way as each character is interviewed the cry comes "He did it!" or "She did it!" and as the viewer you are thinking, yes, they could have... did they?

Never was there a film with so star studded a cast

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Monkey Kingdom

Music and narration aside, which was a little unneeded in places, the filming of these animals in their habitat is breathtaking; it's a must see!

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From Russia with Love

When considering places to visit, the set locations from Bond films are always a hood place to start.

I have to get to see those underground waterways built by the Romans. Awesome.

This film is superb, great characters and story with a shock opening!

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Dr. No

I can’t say how many tones I may have watched this movie.

This time, it’s presented from Blu-ray and seems to take in a visual appearance better than ever

I still think Dr No should have played a bigger part and should have had time to terrorise a little more

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The Woman in the Window

Probably one of the best movies I have seen this last 12 months. Haven't read the book, the movie holds attention, the last section much faster paced and surprising actually.

Can I just say... love Brownstones!

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Incredibles 2

Really enjoyable move that is not so much a sequel as a whole new movie in it's won right to be fair - plus, it sets the scene for a third instalment

Great animation, pretty good plot if a little predictable and with character development, what is not to like. Love the jokes and the 'incredimobile' is of particular note - and - what would the movie be without Edna, loveable and brilliant as ever

So nearly a 9 but settled on 8/10

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The Walk

I think I enjoyed this film.

I say I think as it quite literally caused a cold sweat! I'm not the best with heights - and - the scenes in this film, the realism, I felt transported to that wire; it was terrifying!!

I know it to be be true, but, I can barely believe Philipe walked out on that wire not once but 8 times. Certainly worth a free pass but sadly the 'forever' part of that cannot be fulfilled.

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Soul

A really enjoyable movie to very likely close out 2020 from my movie list.

Superb animation as always, superb thought and detail in the scenes. The star of the film... the cat! Love the cat - the poise and balance an overweight feline can have on a slim shoulder... wow

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Aquaman

Story was forumlaic, but entertaining all the same. The now usual on-topic message about the destruction we as the human race have unleashed on our world and particularly our oceans; totally true and I really hope that we can turn the corner and reverse some of this damage. In some ways; it would be kind of nice actually if somone there in the ocean did throw all our rubbish back out at us!!

The visuals in this movie are simply stunning, superb creativity and exxcellent delivery.

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The Man with the Golden Gun

This is an enjoyable fun movie, not really the most sinister of plots as such; a hitman kind of stumbles on a plan to hold the world hostage for solar power - very very topical at the time it was made. The inclusion of the sunken ship, also very topical at the time it was made.

Moore is more whimsical then previously, whilst his Bond Girl [can we say that in metoo times] is pretty useless on any level; she berates him for suggesting she be a one night stand and then immediately changes her mind

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It

I haven't seen the original mini series although I do have it to watch - from other comments this does seem to be the better option

This is also Part 1, with a second part in a couple of years. I haven't read the original SK story either so I approached this fresh with no prior view.

Loved the movie; great characters with an unusually high mortality rate amongst children and deviant population amongst the adults; seems as though the school and the town are absolutely places to avoid. I think we've all seen school bullies but how many of them carve their name into the abdomen of a chunky child? Sick.

Right from the first scene with Pennywise and Georgie with his boat I was hooked on the story, recommended viewing I'd say for anyone who likes a bit of a scare

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Palmer

Great movie from Apple here. I hope it serves as a changing point for some people points of view, prejudices and lifestyle choices.

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
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| This bat vigilante... He's like a one man reign of terror.

If you want action. If you want special effects. If you want several superheroes in one move, this is the movie for you.

I actually really enjoyed this movie, I personally wasn’t sold on the super Kryptonian alien but it certainly gave everyone a work out!

I love in these modern movies they give Superman more of an entry/exit sound, a nice solid thud and a very definite whoosh as he departs - and - in this film even a very solid chest sound as he’s hit (in jest) by one of the other cast. No flabbiness allowed here!

For me, perhaps, the runaway character was the mysterious Diana Prince.

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The Hateful Eight

| No one to trust. Everyone to hate.

Head in the sand I didn't know this was a Tarantino film until it began. Yes, seriously.

Full of all the hallmarks of his films, so, yes there's blood everywhere! I really enjoyed the movie, who would I trust? Who has a motive for deception? Edge of the seat entertainment, brilliant scenery, massive soundtrack.

I'm just glad I wasn't passing by Minnie's Haberdashery

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Mad Max: Fury Road
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Max Rockatansky: Max. My name is Max. That's my name.

Late to watch this, but, im not sure I see the mass appeal.

Visually stunning but for me that's where it ends, the story is quite weak and the dialogue even weaker.

Totally enjoyable though as we await the next big explosion or crazy looking mutant. One viewing is enough, I wouldn't watch it again.

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Bridge of Spies

"I'm not afraid to die, Mr. Donovan. Although, it wouldn't be my first choice."

Inspiring stuff. With all the hatred and suspicion in the world it's nice to see some people are just 'good people'

Material like this based on true events is always inspiring to me. Many owe their lives and freedom to Mr Donovan

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

Action, Romance, Special Effects, did I say Action? 2Hrs+ of fun - Great movie

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Green Zone

"It is not for you to decide what happens here.”

A situation often talked about, but, how close to the truth is this?

Explosive and thought provoking journal of some of the events in the Iraq war. We sit at home so disconnected from the reality of whats happening the truth being frankly disturbing.

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Stan & Ollie
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An enjoyable movie with an insight into the latter years of this legendry duo's life together. Accurate, I don't know. Whatever the case they are presented a friends, which I am sure they must have been working so closely for the years they were together.

Ultimately, every success has it's day and the 50's wasn't their decade

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The Book of Life

An animation spectacular, in term of general creativity and imagination; funny shaped people/animals and a carnival of colour. Suitable for all the family

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Live and Let Die

Would this movie be made today; probably not, not in the same way anyway. Far too many cultural and political hot potato elements.

For me, watching this today for probably the 20th time, I find the New York backdrop of the early 70's more interesting following a recent visit there; it's wonderful to see how the place has been regenerated. I should have gone to see 33 65th street; but didn't

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Them Thar Hills

Pom Pom!

Classic tale of a man who travels to the mountains to solve a problem with gout. Does that even work? LOL

Well, it certainly didn’t work here not with Stan giving a helping hand.

“Is there anyone there?”
“Yes! Me! You see I was....”

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