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    simply awesome perfomance from adrien brody

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    Well for me, continuing on my classic phase (at least they don't disappoint) I watched Topkapi http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058672/ .This is THE classic caper movie and a blueprint for many very successful movies since (think of Oceans 11, The Thomas Crown Affair etc) and is still a formula used to this day. The main cast are superb in their roles, with Peter Ustinov shining brightly as the bumbling small time conman, although Melina Mercuri seemed a bit old for the vamp she portrayed in the movie. Maximillian Schell did a creditable performance as the mastermind.
    The tools, and the alarms/problems the thieves have to defeat seem simple and dated by todays standards but then this movie is from the early 60's almost 50 years ago, yet beyond that, the carefully planned heist, the precision and timing needed and the problem solving needed when plans change all combine to make this movie still a great watch, and it is still a great yarn. A very fun and entertaining movie, if you enjoy the genre I highly recommend this.

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    Johnny English Reborn // 2011

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1634122/
    http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/johnny_english_reborn/

    I watched this last night, although I love Rowan Atkinson for making me laugh all through my childhood I couldn't help but feel when it comes to big feature films he makes me feel dissatisfied (Rat Race, Johnny English 1 & 2). I don't know if it's because he was a brilliant writer/actor for sitcoms or because he's run out of ideas.

    Agent Tucker annoyed me more than anything, the film would be a lot shorter if he just did his job eg.
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    All up, a nice watch for a lazy Sunday if you have NOTHING to watch. Wouldn't avoid but don't expect much. Typical Americans fucking up British humor.
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    A Fish Called Wanda- Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin and John Cleese.

    Wanda is comedy perfection, full stop.
    They really just don't make 'em like this anymore.

    The tightly written script by Cleese (known for the care he lavished on his stories...that's why their are so few Fawlty Towers- cause he spent so much time writing them) is a love story wrapped in a crime caper and could just as easily been a straight drama...which is exactly why it makes such a great comedy.
    Everything the characters do makes perfect sense, it's the way they do them that's amusing.

    Jamie Lee Curtis- say what you will about her looks- totally rocks it (much like Trading Places), and is wonderful as the amoral (maybe) Wanda.
    John Cleese is uptight barrister Archie Leach and nobody does longing/pathos better than a comedian.
    Kline and Palin are inspired casting choices as lethally inept Ken (Palin) and psychopathically omnipresent Otto (Kline)- their torture scene is genius.

    A Fish Called Wanda is a good movie, you should see it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clocker View Post
    A Fish Called Wanda- Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin and John Cleese.

    Wanda is comedy perfection, full stop.
    They really just don't make 'em like this anymore.

    The tightly written script by Cleese (known for the care he lavished on his stories...that's why their are so few Fawlty Towers- cause he spent so much time writing them) is a love story wrapped in a crime caper and could just as easily been a straight drama...which is exactly why it makes such a great comedy.
    Everything the characters do makes perfect sense, it's the way they do them that's amusing.

    Jamie Lee Curtis- say what you will about her looks- totally rocks it (much like Trading Places), and is wonderful as the amoral (maybe) Wanda.
    John Cleese is uptight barrister Archie Leach and nobody does longing/pathos better than a comedian.
    Kline and Palin are inspired casting choices as lethally inept Ken (Palin) and psychopathically omnipresent Otto (Kline)- their torture scene is genius.

    A Fish Called Wanda is a good movie, you should see it.
    One of the greatest comedies of all time with some of the funniest dialogue ever written.
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    Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World // 2010

    Erm, creative cinematography to say the least most. I did enjoy Michael Cera get beaten up though .
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    It Might Get Loud " A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White".

    I'm always a little hesitant to watch documentaries concerning music as it tends a pretty hit or miss affair but I seriously enjoyed this movie.
    It combined my interests in pop culture ,music and history into one watchable , never boring ,package.
    Nothing astonishing but for anyone who has ever played along on air guitar to Whole Lotta Love or Steady As She Goes not to be missed.
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    Really, so you liked that, huh?
    I've seen it mentioned before and just couldn't get that interested (primarily because I don't think any of the three are actually very good guitarists) but if you liked it...well, maybe.
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    I never liked U2 much as their early stuff while passionate enough was musically very simplistic and their later career basically is synonymous with the word sellout.
    As for White I never really thought of him as a guitarist but watching the movie I read up a bit and he is ranked #17 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".

    Surprised me too.

    Jimmy Paige is only #9 btw.I'll give you one guess for who is #1
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