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Sunday, August 9, 2015 4:53 PM

SHINYGOODGUY


I remember this wonderful TV show when I was a kid of 12-13 years old. It was an instant hit on Channel 4 because James Bond was all the rage at the time (they call it trending now) and NBC took advantage of the craze by introducing this show.

Napaleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin were 2 of the coolest spies on TV. But, of course, no one could beat James Bond. Now we have the feature length movie coming out with Armie Hammer, Henry Cavill (yes, that Henry Cavill) and Alicia Vikander (the stunner from Ex Machina). Oh! and directed by Guy Ritchie...........this is gonna be awesome!
Not only will it be filled with exciting, rough & tumble action, it's gonna be funny as well.

I'm there!


SGG

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Sunday, August 9, 2015 6:05 PM

ECGORDON

There's no place I can be since I found Serenity.


I was a fan of the show in the beginning, but I've tried watching it recently and it doesn't do anything for me now. This is another movie I have no interest in. I know that won't surprise you.



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Sunday, August 9, 2015 8:17 PM

JO753

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I saw a few minits uv the show last week.

I dont want to spoil your enthuziazm, but it wuz total junk. They seemed to put no effort into making the action believable. Its almost impossible that the movie coud be that bad, so maybe it will actually be good.

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Sunday, August 9, 2015 11:13 PM

THGRRI


Me too, I was a fan. One of the actors is currently on NCIS. Can you name which one?

P.S. Is anyone here sad to hear the fantastic 4 sucks?

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Monday, August 10, 2015 12:02 AM

JO753

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Quote:

Originally posted by THGRRI:
P.S. Is anyone here sad to hear the fantastic 4 sucks?



I dont get it. The 1st 2 sucked and sumhow I knew it befor the 1st wun came out. Didnt even bother with the sequel. And wen I saw the trailer for the reboot, I knew it wuz going to suck even tho the seenz looked exellent. The comics were good, werent they? So wy cant Marvel get the moviez rite?

But, to ansr your Q, no. It duznt bug me.

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Monday, August 10, 2015 1:05 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


What!!!???


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by JO753:
I saw a few minits uv the show last week.

I dont want to spoil your enthuziazm, but it wuz total junk. They seemed to put no effort into making the action believable. Its almost impossible that the movie coud be that bad, so maybe it will actually be good.

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Monday, August 10, 2015 1:16 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


David McCullum, he was one of the cool spies on UNCLE with perhaps the coolest sounding name (other than Napoleon Solo). He was Ilya Kuryakin.

And no, I'm not sad nor surprised at the Suck Quotient of the Fantastic Four. The first one was passable only because of the perfect casting of the Thing (Michael Chiclis) and Johnny Storm or the Torch (Chris Evans). I must say that, as much as I loved Jessica Alba in Dark Angel, I was not impressed with her as Sue Storm, nor that guy playing Reed Richards (he was lame). Personally I think Tom Hiddleston would have made a excellent Reed Richards or Mr. Fantastic. Elizabeth Banks as Sue Storm.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by THGRRI:
Me too, I was a fan. One of the actors is currently on NCIS. Can you name which one?

P.S. Is anyone here sad to hear the fantastic 4 sucks?


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Monday, August 10, 2015 1:18 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


I totally agree, there's only one Ilya Kuryakin. Brenda we are now officially 2 big dorks! ;-)


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
I loved Man from UNCLE. But I highly doubt that any actor could come close to David McCallum as Illya Kuryakin. I had such a crush on him back in the day.


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Monday, August 10, 2015 1:24 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


Of course it's not going to be the same as when we were kids. I was a sucker for, as I am today, any type of fantasy, swashbuckling, sword and sandal epic that would come along. I was the biggest dork for 007, and Man from UNCLE was my weekly fix of Spy vs. Spy.

I tried watching an old Abbott & Costello movie about a year ago, "Who Done It?" and boy was it dated. Still love Buck Privates though.

As an aside, how many watched the wonderful Avengers with Mr. Steed and Mrs. Peele?

BTW EC, I know that your tastes run on a totally different plane, so yes, it's not a surprise.


SGG

Quote:

Originally posted by ecgordon:
I was a fan of the show in the beginning, but I've tried watching it recently and it doesn't do anything for me now. This is another movie I have no interest in. I know that won't surprise you.




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Monday, August 10, 2015 1:36 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


Poor scriptwriting and even poorer direction. Somehow the age of Comic book heroes is coming to an end, and none too soon. At the beginning a few years back directors like Marc Singer really took it seriously and gave his all. The only other one to lend this genre credibility was Joss.

Thankfully the trend will change course, hopefully for the better.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by JO753:
Quote:

Originally posted by THGRRI:
P.S. Is anyone here sad to hear the fantastic 4 sucks?



I dont get it. The 1st 2 sucked and sumhow I knew it befor the 1st wun came out. Didnt even bother with the sequel. And wen I saw the trailer for the reboot, I knew it wuz going to suck even tho the seenz looked exellent. The comics were good, werent they? So wy cant Marvel get the moviez rite?

But, to ansr your Q, no. It duznt bug me.

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Monday, August 10, 2015 2:55 PM

THGRRI


In reading the responses to my post I can say you are all correct. I agree with all that is being posted.


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Monday, August 10, 2015 6:27 PM

JO753

rezident owtsidr


Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
What!!!???



OK, in the the seen I saw, see? Illya & Napolean are driving a convertible MG on a narrow road in a wooded English countryside. Looks like a nice day, but then they are being shot at. Bullets keep zinging by but they dont speed off, jump out and dive for cover. No. They just calmly stop and get out, looking around with their gunz drawn, easy pickingz for anybody with enuf marksmanship to hit a moving car, az they were. So, unless I missed the part uv their story that explainz why they are bullet proof, it wuz a stupid and clumzy excuse for an action sequens.

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Monday, August 10, 2015 8:37 PM

ECGORDON

There's no place I can be since I found Serenity.


I was not quite 14 when The Man From U.N.C.L.E. premiered. Obviously my taste and critical discernment was not very developed at that time. I liked it then, but that doesn't mean I have to like it now. Same goes for Avengers. I thought it was cool then, can't stand to watch it now.

We only had three channels to watch back then, we had to take what we could get. Seeing that stuff now makes me wonder if I was stupid at that age, or at least very gullible.


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Monday, August 10, 2015 10:38 PM

JO753

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Thats wut I surmized, Ecgo. I wuz just a gullibl kid, so didnt notis alot uv crap. Gilliganz Iland, I Dream uv Jeannie, Lost In Spase, Mission Impossible. They all relied on ignorans and a very uncritical attitude to work.

And I think you are rite Brenda. EVERYBODY, not just kidz, were much eezier to pleez back then.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015 7:19 AM

MOOSE


Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
David McCullum, he was one of the cool spies on UNCLE with perhaps the coolest sounding name (other than Napoleon Solo). He was Ilya Kuryakin.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by THGRRI:
Me too, I was a fan. One of the actors is currently on NCIS. Can you name which one?

P.S. Is anyone here sad to hear the fantastic 4 sucks?




NCIS even worked that into one of their episodes.


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Tuesday, August 11, 2015 9:50 PM

THGRRI


Quote:

Originally posted by Moose:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
David McCullum, he was one of the cool spies on UNCLE with perhaps the coolest sounding name (other than Napoleon Solo). He was Ilya Kuryakin.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by THGRRI:
Me too, I was a fan. One of the actors is currently on NCIS. Can you name which one?

P.S. Is anyone here sad to hear the fantastic 4 sucks?




NCIS even worked that into one of their episodes.




Yeah, good catch


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Wednesday, August 12, 2015 7:32 PM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I remember this wonderful TV show when I was a kid of 12-13 years old. It was an instant hit on Channel 4 because James Bond was all the rage at the time (they call it trending now) and NBC took advantage of the craze by introducing this show.

Napaleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin were 2 of the coolest spies on TV. But, of course, no one could beat James Bond. Now we have the feature length movie coming out with Armie Hammer, Henry Cavill (yes, that Henry Cavill) and Alicia Vikander (the stunner from Ex Machina). Oh! and directed by Guy Ritchie...........this is gonna be awesome!
Not only will it be filled with exciting, rough & tumble action, it's gonna be funny as well.

I'm there!


SGG


Which film this year will surpass female love interest + buttkicking more than Alicia Vikander? Other than Ex Machina.

Are folk who rave about the original show the same folk who are agog about Dr. Who?

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Friday, August 14, 2015 3:25 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


I started to write an answer but something happened and it was erased. I will try to recreate it to the best of my ability.

The film that immediately comes to mind is MI:5. Vikander's robot android outshines Ferguson's Ilsa with a virtuoso performance in an independent film (it had all the mannerisms of a large production, but who's tone, pace and substance was transmitted with the subtlety of a jungle cat stalking it's prey). It was powerful and glided over the skin like a silk scarf. Ferguson delivered Ilsa with a stealthy
assurance that was barely captured on camera, it was something to see; and it nearly out-maneuvered Cruise's Ethan Hunt in it's undeniable rawness.

Vikander's Ava portrayed a cunning innocence, a lesson in showing emotionless emotion. Yes, I know that sounds weird and nearly impossible, but the subtlety of her performance is remarkable in it's ability to lull you into a hypnotic trance and you believe every movement, every breath, every glance. Suddenly you realize she pulled you into her world. I have to watch it again, even though it remains vivid in my memory. I fell for it, like Caleb, I fell for it. I was in the Twilight Zone and I loved it. I say again, Bravo!

Ferguson, I felt, was in charge. From the moment she entered on screen until the moment she exited, she was in charge. An undeniable force that commanded attention and you followed orders with a big smile on your face. These two women should somehow wind up on the big screen together. Vikander is one of the reasons why I will be seeing the Man from UNCLE. If I see Ferguson's name attached to a movie from here on out, I'm there. It is a race to see which one will be nominated for an Oscar.

Even though comparing these two films is like apples and oranges, I give the slight edge to Vikander.

In regards to the other question; I assume you're talking about the Man from UNCLE?
I don't know enough about Dr. Who to offer an opinion. Also, I don't recall much about my youthful years of TV watching, but I was, like any other gullible kid, a big fan of the early 007 movies. Still am.


SGG

Quote:

Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I remember this wonderful TV show when I was a kid of 12-13 years old. It was an instant hit on Channel 4 because James Bond was all the rage at the time (they call it trending now) and NBC took advantage of the craze by introducing this show.

Napaleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin were 2 of the coolest spies on TV. But, of course, no one could beat James Bond. Now we have the feature length movie coming out with Armie Hammer, Henry Cavill (yes, that Henry Cavill) and Alicia Vikander (the stunner from Ex Machina). Oh! and directed by Guy Ritchie...........this is gonna be awesome!
Not only will it be filled with exciting, rough & tumble action, it's gonna be funny as well.

I'm there!


SGG


Which film this year will surpass female love interest + buttkicking more than Alicia Vikander? Other than Ex Machina.

Are folk who rave about the original show the same folk who are agog about Dr. Who?


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Saturday, August 15, 2015 2:44 PM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:

Quote:

Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I remember this wonderful TV show when I was a kid of 12-13 years old. It was an instant hit on Channel 4 because James Bond was all the rage at the time (they call it trending now) and NBC took advantage of the craze by introducing this show.

Napaleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin were 2 of the coolest spies on TV. But, of course, no one could beat James Bond. Now we have the feature length movie coming out with Armie Hammer, Henry Cavill (yes, that Henry Cavill) and Alicia Vikander (the stunner from Ex Machina). Oh! and directed by Guy Ritchie...........this is gonna be awesome!
Not only will it be filled with exciting, rough & tumble action, it's gonna be funny as well.

I'm there!


SGG


Which film this year will surpass female love interest + buttkicking more than Alicia Vikander? Other than Ex Machina.

Are folk who rave about the original show the same folk who are agog about Dr. Who?


I started to write an answer but something happened and it was erased. I will try to recreate it to the best of my ability.

The film that immediately comes to mind is MI:5. Vikander's robot android outshines Ferguson's Ilsa with a virtuoso performance in an independent film (it had all the mannerisms of a large production, but who's tone, pace and substance was transmitted with the subtlety of a jungle cat stalking it's prey). It was powerful and glided over the skin like a silk scarf. Ferguson delivered Ilsa with a stealthy
assurance that was barely captured on camera, it was something to see; and it nearly out-maneuvered Cruise's Ethan Hunt in it's undeniable rawness.

Vikander's Ava portrayed a cunning innocence, a lesson in showing emotionless emotion. Yes, I know that sounds weird and nearly impossible, but the subtlety of her performance is remarkable in it's ability to lull you into a hypnotic trance and you believe every movement, every breath, every glance. Suddenly you realize she pulled you into her world. I have to watch it again, even though it remains vivid in my memory. I fell for it, like Caleb, I fell for it. I was in the Twilight Zone and I loved it. I say again, Bravo!

Ferguson, I felt, was in charge. From the moment she entered on screen until the moment she exited, she was in charge. An undeniable force that commanded attention and you followed orders with a big smile on your face. These two women should somehow wind up on the big screen together. Vikander is one of the reasons why I will be seeing the Man from UNCLE. If I see Ferguson's name attached to a movie from here on out, I'm there. It is a race to see which one will be nominated for an Oscar.

Even though comparing these two films is like apples and oranges, I give the slight edge to Vikander.


SGG


Vikander needs to be nominated this year. For Ex-Machina, and perhaps also for UNCLE. Assuming 5 nominations available, which other 4 actresses would bump her out? Perhaps Mirren for Woman in Gold.
Who else this year (so far)?

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Monday, August 17, 2015 4:56 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


You are right, no one can touch David McCallum. I saw it today and it's meh!
It wasn't wholely horrible either.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
I loved Man from UNCLE. But I highly doubt that any actor could come close to David McCallum as Illya Kuryakin. I had such a crush on him back in the day.


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Monday, August 17, 2015 5:29 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


2 Ls, got it! I am the town crier of Dorkville.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I totally agree, there's only one Ilya Kuryakin. Brenda we are now officially 2 big dorks! ;-)


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
I loved Man from UNCLE. But I highly doubt that any actor could come close to David McCallum as Illya Kuryakin. I had such a crush on him back in the day.




There is and there are 2 lls in Illya.

Like I worry about being a dork. I learned to embrace my dorkiness years ago.


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Monday, August 17, 2015 5:31 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


It finished on the cutting room floor.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by JO753:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
What!!!???



OK, in the the seen I saw, see? Illya & Napolean are driving a convertible MG on a narrow road in a wooded English countryside. Looks like a nice day, but then they are being shot at. Bullets keep zinging by but they dont speed off, jump out and dive for cover. No. They just calmly stop and get out, looking around with their gunz drawn, easy pickingz for anybody with enuf marksmanship to hit a moving car, az they were. So, unless I missed the part uv their story that explainz why they are bullet proof, it wuz a stupid and clumzy excuse for an action sequens.

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Monday, August 17, 2015 5:34 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


Hard to say, not many bravo performances this year. Mirren for sure and Vikander (who was really good in UNCLE, given the material). I have to give this some thought.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:

Quote:

Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I remember this wonderful TV show when I was a kid of 12-13 years old. It was an instant hit on Channel 4 because James Bond was all the rage at the time (they call it trending now) and NBC took advantage of the craze by introducing this show.

Napaleon Solo and Ilya Kuryakin were 2 of the coolest spies on TV. But, of course, no one could beat James Bond. Now we have the feature length movie coming out with Armie Hammer, Henry Cavill (yes, that Henry Cavill) and Alicia Vikander (the stunner from Ex Machina). Oh! and directed by Guy Ritchie...........this is gonna be awesome!
Not only will it be filled with exciting, rough & tumble action, it's gonna be funny as well.

I'm there!


SGG


Which film this year will surpass female love interest + buttkicking more than Alicia Vikander? Other than Ex Machina.

Are folk who rave about the original show the same folk who are agog about Dr. Who?


I started to write an answer but something happened and it was erased. I will try to recreate it to the best of my ability.

The film that immediately comes to mind is MI:5. Vikander's robot android outshines Ferguson's Ilsa with a virtuoso performance in an independent film (it had all the mannerisms of a large production, but who's tone, pace and substance was transmitted with the subtlety of a jungle cat stalking it's prey). It was powerful and glided over the skin like a silk scarf. Ferguson delivered Ilsa with a stealthy
assurance that was barely captured on camera, it was something to see; and it nearly out-maneuvered Cruise's Ethan Hunt in it's undeniable rawness.

Vikander's Ava portrayed a cunning innocence, a lesson in showing emotionless emotion. Yes, I know that sounds weird and nearly impossible, but the subtlety of her performance is remarkable in it's ability to lull you into a hypnotic trance and you believe every movement, every breath, every glance. Suddenly you realize she pulled you into her world. I have to watch it again, even though it remains vivid in my memory. I fell for it, like Caleb, I fell for it. I was in the Twilight Zone and I loved it. I say again, Bravo!

Ferguson, I felt, was in charge. From the moment she entered on screen until the moment she exited, she was in charge. An undeniable force that commanded attention and you followed orders with a big smile on your face. These two women should somehow wind up on the big screen together. Vikander is one of the reasons why I will be seeing the Man from UNCLE. If I see Ferguson's name attached to a movie from here on out, I'm there. It is a race to see which one will be nominated for an Oscar.

Even though comparing these two films is like apples and oranges, I give the slight edge to Vikander.


SGG


Vikander needs to be nominated this year. For Ex-Machina, and perhaps also for UNCLE. Assuming 5 nominations available, which other 4 actresses would bump her out? Perhaps Mirren for Woman in Gold.
Who else this year (so far)?


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Monday, August 17, 2015 5:39 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


You were right, I saw it yesterday and it was meh! I did like Vikander in her role, she was quite good and in a mediocre script. So was Cavill. Hammer on the other hand was passable.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by ecgordon:
I was a fan of the show in the beginning, but I've tried watching it recently and it doesn't do anything for me now. This is another movie I have no interest in. I know that won't surprise you.




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Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:40 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


I was looking forward to it because, well Guy Ritchie has done well with films like Snatch, LS&TSB, Sherlock Holmes......also the recent success of the Mission Impossible movies (these last 2 were not only great entertainment, but well written and produced). I thought also with Vikander, Cavill & Hammer that would make a good mix.

But, as always, it's the writing. Without it, well, you get Meh!


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
You are right, no one can touch David McCallum. I saw it today and it's meh!
It wasn't wholely horrible either.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
I loved Man from UNCLE. But I highly doubt that any actor could come close to David McCallum as Illya Kuryakin. I had such a crush on him back in the day.




Knew it. These remakes or reboots are just not up to snuff.


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Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:42 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


Nooooooo, not my Dork Card, anything but that!

I will watch that in the future, I promise!

;-)


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
2 Ls, got it! I am the town crier of Dorkville.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Quote:

Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I totally agree, there's only one Ilya Kuryakin. Brenda we are now officially 2 big dorks! ;-)


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
I loved Man from UNCLE. But I highly doubt that any actor could come close to David McCallum as Illya Kuryakin. I had such a crush on him back in the day.




There is and there are 2 lls in Illya.

Like I worry about being a dork. I learned to embrace my dorkiness years ago.





See SGG. You gotta watch stuff like your spelling. Things like that can get your dorkcard taken away from you.


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Tuesday, August 18, 2015 4:47 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


We're simpatico here! No wonder, we have similar good taste in movies, Snatch is one of the funniest movies in modern times and Guy Ritchie is the UK's answer to Tarantino. And Brad Pitt is hilarious, especially when Turkish sends Tommy to buy a van from the Gypsies......comic gold. I've seen it at least a half dozen times, maybe 7 times.

Have you seen Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels? Similar but not as funny as Snatch.


SGG


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
SGG, I love "Snatch" but then that could also have something to do with Brad Pitt and it is also just funny. Think I have seen that movie about 3 times.


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Wednesday, August 19, 2015 2:21 AM

SHINYGOODGUY


Two thumbs up for Desperado and Antonio Banderas (No, don't do it, too sexy!) and
LS&2SB is an acquired taste, but back to Banderas, he's got a unique style, effective and always serving the story.

I liked his Zorro, of course having Anthony Hopkins as your sparring partner is not a bad thing. One of my favorites is a little film called The 13th Warrior, a combination sword epic and horror movie. Very well done with Banderas, Omar Sharif.
There are some lesser-known actors that are quite good and complete the story of the Norsemen/Vikings within the myth of the film.

In particular, there's Vladimir Kulich, a Czech actor who plays Buliwyf, a king in training; and the other stand out is: Dennis Strohoi, a Norwegian actor who plays Herger, Buliwyf's right hand. This may not be a critically acclaimed film, nor is it a popular film; but for me, a notorious sci-fi, fantasy, sword and sandal fanatic; it is fun because it has all the elements - swordplay, heroic stands, epic battles, kings, hand maidens, local myths, oracles, prophecies, mystic utterances, etc. Yes, there is an overabundance of testosterone, but there are some strong females - Viking women. But make no mistake, this is a Banderas vehicle.


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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
We're simpatico here! No wonder, we have similar good taste in movies, Snatch is one of the funniest movies in modern times and Guy Ritchie is the UK's answer to Tarantino. And Brad Pitt is hilarious, especially when Turkish sends Tommy to buy a van from the Gypsies......comic gold. I've seen it at least a half dozen times, maybe 7 times.

Have you seen Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels? Similar but not as funny as Snatch.


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Originally posted by Brenda:
SGG, I love "Snatch" but then that could also have something to do with Brad Pitt and it is also just funny. Think I have seen that movie about 3 times.




I don't care for Tarantino though I love "Desperado" but again I also happen to love Antonio Banderas.

I tried watching "Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels" and couldn't get into it.


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Probably both!

Sorry, couldn't resist........;-)


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Originally posted by ecgordon:
I was not quite 14 when The Man From U.N.C.L.E. premiered. Obviously my taste and critical discernment was not very developed at that time. I liked it then, but that doesn't mean I have to like it now. Same goes for Avengers. I thought it was cool then, can't stand to watch it now.

We only had three channels to watch back then, we had to take what we could get. Seeing that stuff now makes me wonder if I was stupid at that age, or at least very gullible.



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