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moi said:
I went to the pictures tonight and saw a most unusual film. The White Ribbon is not an easy film to view. Don't go to see it if you want a feel good factor. But it was an exceptionally well-made and well-acted film which left me drained both emotionally and mentally. There was absolutely no background music. What you heard was exactly what you would have heard had you been there. Set in a little Protestant village in the north of Germany just before the outbreak of the First World War, it centred on a series of violent "accidents" which appeared to be some sort of ritual punishment. While very little actual violence was seen, there was a pervasive atmosphere of malevolence and potential violence. Suppressed anger was never far from the surface and fear was a constant factor in the life of many of the characters. Sex was an unpleasant need rather than a joy.

I don't want to give away too much of the plot in case people want to go and see it. But the acting was superb, the attention to detail in the historical setting was excellent and the use of silence was very effective.

But don't go if you like action films!
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Thanks for writing about that one. Hadn't heard about it, but after reading your post I watched a trailer for it. I wasn't sure if I would like it but I had to find out.

It's perhaps not the kind of movie I usually enjoy, but The White Ribbon was excellent. It had me hooked from the beginning.

Not sure what I liked about the movie though. Well, maybe I do. The acting was beyond excellent. Can't understand why this movie hasn't been mentioned more. Should be nominated for "Best foreign language film" at the Oscars and/or the Golden Globes.

And I can say that I'm glad I don't live in that village because I would be tied to the bed all the time :D

 
The Moos said:
Thanks for writing about that one. Hadn't heard about it, but after reading your post I watched a trailer for it. I wasn't sure if I would like it but I had to find out. It's perhaps not the kind of movie I usually enjoy, but The White Ribbon was excellent. It had me hooked from the beginning.

Not sure what I liked about the movie though. Well, maybe I do. The acting was beyond excellent. Can't understand why this movie hasn't been mentioned more. Should be nominated for "Best foreign language film" at the Oscars and/or the Golden Globes.

And I can say that I'm glad I don't live in that village because I would be tied to the bed all the time :D
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I know what you're talking about (tied to the bed, I mean). It won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

Like you, I find it difficult to explain what I liked about it. But the best film I've seen in ages. I was glad I went to it alone, because when I came out of the cinema I didn't want to talk to anyone. I just wanted to be left alone with my thoughts.

 
Romford Pele said:
Rise of the Foot Soldier is a proper bad boy flick.Based upon the Epping Forest Murders in 1995.
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i've just been reading up on it. i thought i'd seen it before but i was thinking of essex boys. it sounds really excellent,i think i'll watch it later.

 
clubhappy said:
The Hangover, watched it Monday night , about as funny as a a real hangover after a skinfulf of Carlsberg . Crap .
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Seriously? I saw it in the cinema months ago, and I thought it was the funniest films I'd seen in a long, long time!

 
Cass - about big black guy - Cass Pennant who that was part of the ICF - enjoyed it and it had some funny one liners - anyone seen it?

 
bonetti said:
Cass - about big black guy - Cass Pennant who that was part of the ICF - enjoyed it and it had some funny one liners - anyone seen it?
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Watched it on TV a few weeks back, quite enjoyed it - hell of a lot better than Green Street

Shame, but I doubt if they'll never be able to make a 'real' hooligan film - they'd need thousands of extras, and I'm not sure the health & safety would allow the terrace crowd scenes. Not sure what was most dangerous, the surge when a goal was scored or the away mob steaming into the home end - thoroughly enjoyed both, personally...

 
Mod said:
(cough) Maybe for some! I would say it is worth going to watch, not outstanding film but not bad once it gets going. It is filmed alike Blair Witch with the camcorder approach. There is a few different endings depending on what format you watch.
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Yeah, um, Mod, the DVDs at the cheaper end of the pre-release market are usually some bloke with a camcorder and a mate who cleans the toilets at a Vue multiplex. That's what you saw mate - if you actually pay to see it it is wonderful Cinemascope! On proper cameras. With a proper soundtrack. And the only person farting is you!

:bs_comehereyou:

 
bonetti said:
Cass - about big black guy - Cass Pennant who that was part of the ICF - enjoyed it and it had some funny one liners - anyone seen it?
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not yet. its amazing i haven't seen it yet,i've been meaning to see it for ages. i know a few people from round leytonstone way and stratford so i don't mind west ham.

 
Cass is a good watch, although I know a few old skoolers (from different clubs) who said he's a sell-out for doing it.

Dunno if he went against the unwritten code or it's a case of sour grapes?

 
yorkleyblue said:
Yeah, um, Mod, the DVDs at the cheaper end of the pre-release market are usually some bloke with a camcorder and a mate who cleans the toilets at a Vue multiplex. That's what you saw mate - if you actually pay to see it it is wonderful Cinemascope! On proper cameras. With a proper soundtrack. And the only person farting is you!:angry:
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'twas a screener, crystal clear and a tenner less than the flicks. I don't even bother with 99% of 'cam' crap (unless its the ones that I film at home on the tripod)

 
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stride said:
not yet. its amazing i haven't seen it yet,i've been meaning to see it for ages. i know a few people from round leytonstone way and stratford so i don't mind west ham.
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I'd recommend it - reminded me of lots of little things Id forgotten about growing up. They stitch in real footage of some of the terrace/pitch scenes but its not just about footy and the ICF, covers racism, Thatcher and the changes to football in the eighties.

 
BlueBeard said:
Watched it on TV a few weeks back, quite enjoyed it - hell of a lot better than Green StreetShame, but I doubt if they'll never be able to make a 'real' hooligan film - they'd need thousands of extras, and I'm not sure the health & safety would allow the terrace crowd scenes. Not sure what was most dangerous, the surge when a goal was scored or the away mob steaming into the home end - thoroughly enjoyed both, personally...
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:) Happy Days BB!

 
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bonetti said:
I'd recommend it - reminded me of lots of little things Id forgotten about growing up. They stitch in real footage of some of the terrace/pitch scenes but its not just about footy and the ICF, covers racism, Thatcher and the changes to football in the eighties.
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cool, i'm busy the next couple of days so i'll try to watch at the weekend.

 
Good luck, not a bad film at all!

 
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stride said:
so what did you think of it,was it any good?
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Sadly, I thought by now it won't be that popular...I underestimated. Getting tickets 20 minutes before the showing clearly isn't enough time. It was sold out :(

So, I had to sit through a god awful 2012....

 
Ruh Buh Juh said:
Sadly, I thought by now it won't be that popular...I underestimated. Getting tickets 20 minutes before the showing clearly isn't enough time. It was sold out :(So, I had to sit through a god awful 2012....
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I had the same problem with Paranormal Activity. After having watched it online, all I can say is thank you Odeon cinema for saving me £4.

 
PloKoon13 said:
I had the same problem with Paranormal Activity. After having watched it online, all I can say is thank you Odeon cinema for saving me £4.
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£4?! Student discount, I take it?

I have to fork out £7 in my Showcase :)

 
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