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Post by cheesecake on Dec 13, 2017 23:20:03 GMT
Did this last year and thought it might be fun again.  Get Santa (2014, Christopher Smith) After putting a few thrillers under his belt, director Christopher Smith went against type with this charming holiday family film. Starring Jim Broadbent as a very jolly old Saint Nick, this story has him on the lam from the fuzz after crashing his sleigh. Seeking help from Rafe Spall and his son, they’re soon on a race against the clock to save Christmas. Also starring Warwick Davis, Stephen Graham, Ewen Bremner, Joanna Scanlan and the upcoming thirteenth doctor herself Jodie Whittaker. Filled with heart, laughs and a great soundtrack, there’s enough to enjoy for both parents and kids alike. Any fans? |
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Post by Martin Stett on Dec 13, 2017 23:42:25 GMT
Never heard of it. But it has Jim Broadbent as Santa. The last time he played Santa, the film was extraordinary.
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 14, 2017 22:25:05 GMT
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Post by Mattsby on Dec 14, 2017 23:39:51 GMT
cheesecake I just yesterday marked down Home for the Holidays to see asap. Director did the mostly great and atmospheric Horror Hotel ('60, aka City of the Dead).... been wanting to see more from Jessica Walter too! And it's only 73 minutes!
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 15, 2017 22:34:23 GMT
cheesecake I just yesterday marked down Home for the Holidays to see asap. Director did the mostly great and atmospheric Horror Hotel ('60, aka City of the Dead).... been wanting to see more from Jessica Walter too! And it's only 73 minutes! It's kismet! Hope you enjoy. |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 15, 2017 22:36:25 GMT
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Post by Mattsby on Dec 15, 2017 22:54:43 GMT
I'm in. It's on FilmStruck so I'm going to give it a go tonight or tmrw !
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Post by Martin Stett on Dec 16, 2017 5:05:04 GMT
It's... fine. Not my cup of tea, but it's the sort of thing the real movie nerds enjoy. I don't really like the coming-of-age genre, and this is a perfectly average entry into it. I think my problem is that I've never understood "kids" even when I was one. (Now I don't understand adults, but that's a matter of cynicism and misanthropy, rather than simply being unable to understand.) Movies like this play on nostalgia and one's own memories of how they felt, and for me... I don't know, my childhood is simply a blank. I know it happened in some form, but I was never a child in the way these characters are. *shrug* |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 16, 2017 16:24:49 GMT
It's... fine. Not my cup of tea, but it's the sort of thing the real movie nerds enjoy. I don't really like the coming-of-age genre, and this is a perfectly average entry into it. I think my problem is that I've never understood "kids" even when I was one. (Now I don't understand adults, but that's a matter of cynicism and misanthropy, rather than simply being unable to understand.) Movies like this play on nostalgia and one's own memories of how they felt, and for me... I don't know, my childhood is simply a blank. I know it happened in some form, but I was never a child in the way these characters are. *shrug* Very interesting take. I kind of feel the same way as you -- in regards to childhood and adulthood. I've always felt kind of stuck in the middle and often have more in common with people muuuuuch older than me. You a big Boyhood fan?  |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 16, 2017 16:26:00 GMT
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Post by Martin Stett on Dec 16, 2017 18:09:36 GMT
It's... fine. Not my cup of tea, but it's the sort of thing the real movie nerds enjoy. I don't really like the coming-of-age genre, and this is a perfectly average entry into it. I think my problem is that I've never understood "kids" even when I was one. (Now I don't understand adults, but that's a matter of cynicism and misanthropy, rather than simply being unable to understand.) Movies like this play on nostalgia and one's own memories of how they felt, and for me... I don't know, my childhood is simply a blank. I know it happened in some form, but I was never a child in the way these characters are. *shrug* Very interesting take. I kind of feel the same way as you -- in regards to childhood and adulthood. I've always felt kind of stuck in the middle and often have more in common with people muuuuuch older than me. You a big Boyhood fan? Despite again feeling that the boyhood depicted was nothing like my own... yeah, I am a fan. Not in love with it, but there's much to admire. I've reaaaaally been wanting to watch Rare Exports. I'm a fan of Helander's Big Game, with President Samuel L. Jackson and some Finnish kid trying to fend off assassins in a tribute to 80's action movies. I'm baffled by the critical indifference to that film, but everyone seems to like Rare Exports. |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 17, 2017 2:05:56 GMT
Very interesting take. I kind of feel the same way as you -- in regards to childhood and adulthood. I've always felt kind of stuck in the middle and often have more in common with people muuuuuch older than me. You a big Boyhood fan? Despite again feeling that the boyhood depicted was nothing like my own... yeah, I am a fan. Not in love with it, but there's much to admire. I've reaaaaally been wanting to watch Rare Exports. I'm a fan of Helander's Big Game, with President Samuel L. Jackson and some Finnish kid trying to fend off assassins in a tribute to 80's action movies. I'm baffled by the critical indifference to that film, but everyone seems to like Rare Exports. I've been meaning to watch Big Game, thanks for the reminder. |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 17, 2017 16:02:44 GMT
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Post by Martin Stett on Dec 17, 2017 18:21:12 GMT
I haven't seen this film since it first came out on DVD and can't recall much about it. I do recall my general feelings toward it: complete and utter crap. Can't remember why, but I loathed this movie. |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 18, 2017 5:32:27 GMT
I haven't seen this film since it first came out on DVD and can't recall much about it. I do recall my general feelings toward it: complete and utter crap. Can't remember why, but I loathed this movie. Sorry for bringing back these bad memories. Haha. |
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Post by Martin Stett on Dec 18, 2017 6:17:24 GMT
I haven't seen this film since it first came out on DVD and can't recall much about it. I do recall my general feelings toward it: complete and utter crap. Can't remember why, but I loathed this movie. Sorry for bringing back these bad memories. Haha. I'm just being a Scrooge, nevermind me. I didn't offer anything useful to the conversation, and now I feel bad for talking -- I don't mind ripping into a movie, but I should at least remember why I hate it before opening my mouth. |
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Post by idioticbunny on Dec 18, 2017 15:33:01 GMT
Been meaning to see this ever since Mitch went nuts for it years back. Apparently there are more Christmas films for me to see than I thought! I thought I had them all down pat. |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 18, 2017 21:44:48 GMT
Sorry for bringing back these bad memories. Haha. I'm just being a Scrooge, nevermind me. I didn't offer anything useful to the conversation, and now I feel bad for talking -- I don't mind ripping into a movie, but I should at least remember why I hate it before opening my mouth. No worries, man! Sometimes there's a movie that rubs you the wrong way and you don't even have the energy to remember why. |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 18, 2017 21:45:27 GMT
Been meaning to see this ever since Mitch went nuts for it years back. Apparently there are more Christmas films for me to see than I thought! I thought I had them all down pat. I think Mitch's high praise was the reason I sought it out a few years back. Definitely worth the watch! |
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 18, 2017 21:46:47 GMT
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 18, 2017 21:47:39 GMT
The clip doesn't seem to be adding to my post so I'll try again underneath. EDIT: Yeah, not showing up so here's the link: |
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Post by Martin Stett on Dec 18, 2017 21:59:17 GMT
The clip doesn't seem to be adding to my post so I'll try again underneath. EDIT: Yeah, not showing up so here's the link: *Watching. Confused. Where's the jo--SNRRRRRKKK* I love good realistic comedy. I'm a sucker for Turteltaub's movies. 3 Ninjas is a childhood favorite that is too stupid to truly recommend to anybody, but I enjoy it. Cool Runnings deserves far more love than it has ever gotten ("I see pride! I see power! I see a badass mother that won't take no crap off of nobody!"), and I really like the National Treasure movies. He's one of my favorite fast food directors. |
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Post by Viced on Dec 18, 2017 22:15:21 GMT
This movie just works so strangely well. Bullock, Pullman, and Gallagher are awesome in it.
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Post by cheesecake on Dec 19, 2017 2:04:22 GMT
This movie just works so strangely well. Bullock, Pullman, and Gallagher are awesome in it. Yes, they're all so good together! I really love the casting of the family members, too. Peter Boyle, Glynis Johns and Jack Warden are especially great. Such a rewatchable treat. |
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Post by taranofprydain on Dec 19, 2017 8:06:26 GMT
I've probably seen While You Were Sleeping about 100 times. I am not exaggerating. And it never gets old.
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