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Awix (3310 KP) rated A Clockwork Orange (1971) in Movies

Apr 7, 2019 (Updated Apr 7, 2019)  
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
1971 | Crime, Sci-Fi
Kubrick's provocative examination of violence and morality. Young offender Alex (McDowell) leads a carefree life of theft, assault, and rape, until his actions catch up with him and he is sent to prison. There he volunteers for a new therapy which is supposed to remove his capacity for violent wrongdoing...

A massively iconic, much-imitated film, despite being taken out of circulation (in the UK at least) by the director for thirty years. The film's musings on the nature of moral agency are less striking than its baleful, scathing criticism of social attitudes towards crime and punishment, and the extraordinarily vivid opening and still difficult-to-watch opening sequence. A grotesque morality play with many coups de cinema; an extraordinary film by any standard.
  
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Neon's Nerd Nexus (360 KP) created a post

Sep 29, 2019  
Hey everyone been a bit light on reviews over the past week as my cinema hasn't had anything yet that I haven't already seen.

Have no fear joker is out this week so look forward to a review on that very soon.

In the mean time if you haven't seen my film of the year midsommar check out my review and then have a look at this that I found on the Italian Amazon site.

Sadly there is no 4k release in the Uk so when I saw this I didn't care about the price I just had to pre-order it straight away (4k discs are region free). This isn't me trying to sell anything or trying to get commission I'm just simply saying this film is an absolute masterpiece and if your a film or horror fan a must see and with such a clean and bright colour pallet theres no other way than 4k to experience it.
     
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Neon's Nerd Nexus (360 KP) Sep 29, 2019

Really that sucks. Usa gets all the 4ks the uk doesnt too 😔 maybe in the future we can work something out where you can help me get usa 4ks and i can help you get uk blurays

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Andy K (10821 KP) Sep 29, 2019

Sweet

Stan & Ollie (2018)
Stan & Ollie (2018)
2018 | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The portrayal of Stan and Ollie (0 more)
Not a real feel good film considering the subject. (0 more)
Great portrayal of two greats
Coogan and Reilly star as the legendary double act, both actors must has spent hours perfecting Laurel and Hardys mannerisms, speech and comic timing as their portrayal of their respective characters are spot on...

This is the story of the latter part of their career, on a tour of the UK with the possibility of a new film as a dangling carrot to perform...

The comic routines during the stage parts of the film are almost as well performed as the real thing, yet coupled with the humour, is an underlying sadness of two stars trying to regain what they once had, and it's this that stops it being a feel good film as it is quite moving and sad if you are a fan of the duo...

It is interesting to see how their relationship is strained at times yet in spite of that how much they obviously cared for each other...

I don't know if the stars won any awards for their playing of Stan & Ollie, but if they didn't, they should have...
  
Dog Soldiers (2002)
Dog Soldiers (2002)
2002 | Action, Horror
9
8.2 (26 Ratings)
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Great make-up, costume effects - the werewolves look great. (0 more)
One of the best Werewolf films!
One of the best horrors I have seen in recent years. A low budget UK film but it is bloody and tense as well. A group of soldiers are on a training mission in the Scottish Highlands when they encounter a pack of werewolves. The werewolves look great, largely due to the design and costumes rather than Cgi use. If you love Horror films this is one of the best Werewolf films around.
  
What We Do in the Shadows- Season 1
What We Do in the Shadows- Season 1
2019 | Comedy
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Having loved the film that this show is based on i was expecting something really good from this and boy did it deliver.

The casting of Kayvan Novak and Matt Berry (2 well known comedians in the Uk) was an inspired choice,the storylines were executed perfectly and every joke hit the spot..every time.I dont want to give to much away in case there is anyone who hasn't seen the series yet but i hope this brief review will persuade you into seeing it and loving it as much as I did.
  
Let's Be Evil (2016)
Let's Be Evil (2016)
2016 | Horror
3
3.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Very weak story (1 more)
Not much of a horror or scifi
Let's not bother
Well only tried this out as recognised the actress who plays Tiggs was popular on UK TV. It's a very low budget film. Set in an advanced facility with advanced Ai and augmented reality specs. It's all a bit vague as to why the kids are there, what they are learning. Very quickly turns into people just running down dark corridors, air vents trying to escape the evil kids. A poor ending which was quite predictable caps it off.
  
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Andrew Haigh recommended Ratcatcher (1999) in Movies (curated)

 
Ratcatcher (1999)
Ratcatcher (1999)
1999 | Drama
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"When I was starting to think about making my own films, it was always Lynne Ramsay who I would turn to. I think she is an incredible filmmaker and one of the greatest we’ve ever had in the UK. I would watch this film endlessly, amazed by the composition, the sound design, the naturalistic acting. It is also beautifully emotional. I still put it on in the background when I write, in the hope of some inspiration. I met her briefly at an awards party last year, and I was stupidly overexcited."

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Mogwai recommended Robocop (1987) in Movies (curated)

 
Robocop  (1987)
Robocop (1987)
1987 | Action, Sci-Fi

"I can only thank the irresponsible video store worker who rented this film out to my little cousin and me when we were about thirteen (it was issued an 18 certificate in the UK). The uncut, brutal attack on Murphy and his unfolding semiconscious robot revenge stick with you for life. The ultraviolence is almost funny in parts, because Verhoeven manages these over-the-top scenes so expertly. And if you haven’t tried to down a whole can of Coke and burp “twenty seconds to comply!” then you haven’t been to my high school, pal. "

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    Drag Kings (2016)

    Drag Kings (2016)

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    Drag Kings is a short documentary exploring the staunch and resilient spirit of people who perform...