The last movie I saw was...

[LeMarchand]

On 06/07/2026 at 10:17, LeMarchand said:

 

Mme LeMarchand's take was not suitable for little ones, the next stage up might not have enough to keep them watching but 10+ should be fine. Basically, it's not a film aimed at kids and some may not find it boring whist the others may find some parts a bit brutal.

 

 

Corrected and that feeling has ben echoed by others.

[LeMarchand]

Supergirl (Cinema)

 

When Krypto is shot with a poisoned arrow Kara has three days to find his attackers and the antidote.

 

I don't think that what was essentially a revenge western was the best way to go with a "Supergirl" movie, nor the washed out palette of most of the movie. Not awful but not one to rush to see or even wait excitedly for it to stream.

[Omega_NL]

Saw Obsession yesterday, premise of the film being a young guy (Bear) is having issues confessing how he feels to his crush (Nikki). Wonders into a curio/natural healing shop and discovers a 'One Wish Willow' which will grant him a wish, consequences and all, then wishes that Nikki will love him more than anyone else in the world.

 

Was obsoletely amazed by this film given thy tiny budget they had to work with and the relative youth of the cast and director. Performances of the main actors are all phenomenal especially Inde Navarrette who gives one of the creepiest performances I've ever seen, on par with Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs and deserves an Oscar nom. Gory, scary, unrelentingly creepy and gut wrenchingly tragic; Haven't left the cinema this floored since seeing Bong Joon Ho's Parasite. One of the best horror films I've ever seen, 10/10 must see for horror fans.

[LeMarchand]

Husbands in Action (Netflix)

 

 

A woman's husband and her ex-husband team up to rescue her and her/their daughter from sundry gangsters. Reasonably fun but surely up for a Hollywood remake which might be a bit more palatable to a western audience.

[LeMarchand]

Voicemails for Isabelle (Netflix)

 

So-so romcom/sister bond movie. Not awful but basically the same movie as the far superior Love Again* with voicemails to a dead sister rather than texts to a dead husband.

*Which was a remake of a German film based on a book.

 

Kraven the Hunter (Sky Movies recording)

 

One of the better non-Spidey Sony "Spiderverse" movies, though it's a low bar. Kick-A** has been to the gym and kicks lots of a**.

[LeMarchand]

Normal (Sky Movies)

 

A burnt out peripatetic stand in sheriff arrives at the eponymous town to find that it certainly doesn't life up to it's name and it's soon him vs pretty much the whole town. Entertaining enough geriactioner but not a must see.

 

The Odyssey (Cinema)

 

Christopher Nolan's latest is undoubtedly a Good Film, but not one that I'd buy to keep. Top marks for the sound design which makes the twang of a bow a thing of beauty and totally immerses you on the fall of Troy. Nolan also manages to reign in his time-***kery; it's not told in a linear fashion but it makes sense as it's a tale about tales. Unlike that nonsense with Tom Hardy in Dunkirk. This is the first Nolan that has actually elicited a tear from me though he did have to resort to using a

doggie

to do it.

 

Worth a trip out if it's on your watchlist.

[garethEds]

I've watched two movies this week. Brief review:

 

Devil Wears Prada 2 : I just love Anne Hathaway. I admit to enjoying the first film and this one was a bit too cheesy - but it was a 'turn off your brain and watch' film. Watched on TV. Would not have paid cinema prices to see it.

 

Spiderman (Brand New Day) : Cinema for this one on Saturday. Enjoyed the film and the concentration on one character rather than it being a full 'let's bring in all the Marvel characters' sort of film. TH plays Spidey well and Zendaya is cool in everything she does. My biggest gripe - just too long. Could have cut at least 40 minutes off. Also - we didn't see it in 3D so the scenes of spider-webbing through the streets was lost on me and not needed. I'm not a fan of films in 3D.

 

Next on my list os Mandalorian and Grogu.

[garethEds]

So tonight we watched Mando and Grogu. As a Star Wars fan I really enjoyed it. Some really bad special effects in there but the XWings at the end were great to see. XWings have always been my favourite fighter and always pull a squeak of excitement from me when I see them on the screen flying into battle.

 

Reminds me to rebuild my Lego version.

 

What to watch next now....... anything but horror.

 

 

[LeMarchand]

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Cinema)

 

Probably my favourite of the Sony Spideys. It is a bit long, but keeps the attention and doesn't do a total rewind of the situation our hero was left in at the end of the last film. I don't like 3D films so saw it flat (our cinema rarely shows the 3D versions anyway these days) but thought the web swinging and some of the of the air-bound sequences looked great. Worth a look if you go to see this sort of movie theatrically.

[Ditto]

The Sheep Detectives on Amazon Prime - brilliant! I don't think I've laughed so much for a long time and I can't entirely attribute it to bottle of wine I was working through! Subtle and clever homour and a humourous (or not) undercurrent around diversity acceptance. A darn good watch. If you like Wallace and Gromit or the Chicken run interpretation of the Great Escape, you may enjoy this. My humour was also at the expense of my son who missed the joke where there was a chap counting sheep who yawned and then in the next scene fell asleep. I laughed far too much for far too long, but that's a parent's privilege. A less subtle chicken crossing the road sketch followed which was picked up on, but I couldn't contain my laughter. Definetly one to watch for relaxing humour and some subltlety too - highly recommended.

[LeMarchand]

Venom: The Last Dance (Sky Movies recording, on Netflix soon)

 

The final Venom movie is clearly a labour of love from Tom Hardy, who came up with some of the story as well as exec producing (and starring). Unfortunately it's merely passable.

 

This time around a hitherto unmentioned Big Bad is after some sort of Cosmic Key that Eddie/Venom carries so that he can turn the universe to darkness. If either half of the symbiote dies it's game over. A supposedly evil military guy is happy to take out either but is thwarted, leaving it up to Venom to turn heroic. I couldn't help but think that had he just shot Eddie there would have been far fewer lives lost and a lot less property damage.

[LeMarchand]

I.S.S. (Sky Movies recording and currently on Netflix for a few more days)

 

The crew of the I.S.S. see what appears to be nuclear war start on the Earth. Before communication is lost the two nations receive the same order, but who will follow the orders.

 

Surprisingly good space-set thriller that feels pretty authentic. Worth a look.

 

The Choral (Sky Movies but it's a BBC film so will turn up there at some stage)

 

IIRC some swearing in trailer.

 

 

1916. A severely war-depleted mill choir takes on a new choirmaster who used to work in Germany...

 

One of those films the British film industry can make in its sleep. Well acted and produced, though there are a couple of curious choices. Not the greatest thing ever but a solidly made movie that's worth a look if the trailer intrigues.

[LeMarchand]

Two films featuring shipping containers being used for bad things.

 

The Marked Woman (Netflix)

 

When an amnesiac woman is found horribly tortured in a container a damaged cop is put on the case. Along with the cop named in the prologue as a bad 'un.

 

OK Spanish thriller.

 

Mutiny (Cinema)

 

Jason Statham plays yet another ex-military, ex-cop (I'm sure these films use the same photo of him in police uniform) who goes after the men who killed his surrogate father. Bit of a minor Statham. It's a Sky Movies production so if you're interested I'd wait for it to show up there.

[LeMarchand]

23 000 Lives (Netflix)

 

 

A young German man wants to help the migrants who are dying trying to cross the Mediterranean to get to a safer country. He sets up a charity and manages to buy a boat. He and his crew set out to try and save as many as they can, but face many obstacles.

 

Based on real events*, this tells a very important story but falls a bit flat. Possibly the structure: 

Spoiler

getting the idea, managing to get the money, rescuing 23,000 people followed by a court case brought by the Italian government

, while sticking to the actual timeline, doesn't help. Still, it's inspiring to see someone taking action instead of watching from afar. If you want a "true story" film about migrants on boats I'd say Netflix's own The Swimmers is a much better movie.

[LeMarchand]

Forgot to add:

 

*With a bit of dramatic license, one suspects. Did he really get an unexpected call from one of the first saved people just at the right times to give him the strength to go on?

[Dos_Box]

I watched The Caine Mutiny on the C4 app last night. The first time I'd seen it in over 30 years. It really is a film of it's time, but when I finished it, realised that it is what A Few Good Men is based on. Well worth a watch, it's on the C4 streaming app for about 26 days still. It has been colourised, but a highly recommended classic.

 

 

 

[Simcfc73]

Just sat through In The Grey.

 

Shame really as love The Gentleman but the film was terrible.