Last Seen 70s/80s Movie

[_____V_____]

Brought back memories of a fantastic little film of the 80s I had watched awhile back called Runaway Train, with Jon Voight and Eric Roberts. Superb fast-paced action thriller, with some really neat cinematography and effects.

Recommended for a weekend evening watch to all.

* * * ½

[DP McCoy]

I thought this was quite tense and the small largely unknown cast did quite well.The scenes involving the shark really were excellently crafted and very convincing. 8/10



As I thoroughly enjoyed The Reef,I thought I'd better check out the directors (Andrew Traucki) previous film Black Water.
I wouldn't say I was disappointed with this film,but it certainly was not as effective as Traucki's latest offering, main culprit was the unconvincing Croc effects which devalued a few scenes. 6/10

[Elvis_Christ]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

Brought back memories of a fantastic little film of the 80s I had watched awhile back called Runaway Train, with Jon Voight and Eric Roberts.

Well if it's anything like that killer flick I'm really keen to give it a watch.

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Watched this one last night:

[roshiq]

Mimic (1997)



>>: B+

[_____V_____]

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

Well if it's anything like that killer flick I'm really keen to give it a watch.

Pretty solid, actually. You might dig it quite a bit.

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

Watched this one last night:

Fantastic film.

[psycho d]

The Thief (1997). This Russian flick painfully captures the stark realities of Soviet life as felt by the commoner. People are forced into communal housing where privacy is unknown. Likewise they are forced into the unthinkable in order to exist. The paternal prevarication that Stalin strangles his people with becomes the emblem of this story, conflicts and contradictions that must be faced and coddled in order to survive. The unjust notion of love is seen here as an unconscionable glue, binding our characters together for better or worse, and for worse is the usual case in Soviet Russia. The acting was solid on all accounts, from the piercing emanations of the "heroic" soldier to the open-hearted stare of the mother's "squirt" of a son. Though the production values are occasionally weak, this only adds to the desperation that has become the permanent guest of this expansive land. Further explication of this flick's special qualities would be a fruitless affair as its many special attributes must be seen to be appreciated. Merci beaucoup.
Genruk

[newb]

Originally Posted by _____V_____

Brought back memories of a fantastic little film of the 80s I had watched awhile back called Runaway Train, with Jon Voight and Eric Roberts. Superb fast-paced action thriller, with some really neat cinematography and effects.

I've had that one in my queue for a couple of weeks...I saw it when it was first released...many moons ago...perhaps tonight.

after watching the trailer for Hobo With A Shotgun, I needed a Rutger Hauer fix

watched



then for a change



nice documentary

[_____V_____]

Stuart Gordon's post-apocalyptic machine-ridden sci-fi blast. Loved it.

* * * ½

[Elvis_Christ]

Robotjox and Surviving The Game are both great. Nice choices there guys.

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[The Flayed One]

Paperhouse



Finally got to watch this after wanting to for years. Excellent film. Definately deserves its place on the 'Other HDC Top 100'