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  • WrathChildWrathChild
    Mike - You've got to be one of the only people other than me who enjoyed 4 Lions
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    I see they are making a 'Taken 3'.

    Taken is one of my favs
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    edited October 2014
    I've started to watch 'House of Cards' on Netflix, thank you for the recomendation.

    Kevin Spacey is brilliant ;bowdown
  • LukerzLukerz
    4 episodes into breaking bad and really enjoying it so far. ;ok

    Four lions. Absolutely brilliant film.

    Twist - loved Taken. Wished they'd stopped there, though.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited October 2014
    Just watched the 1st episode of the new Dr Who (a bit late, I know).

    Wasn't too impressed. Bit dull, imo, plus the effects were a bit ;puzzled ;doh

    Without any plot spoilers, can anyone tell me if it gets better?
  • HamstewHamstew
    Has doctor who ever got better ;sofa
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Philistine!
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    It does get better yes.
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    Luke, you're probably right mate, still enjoyable films though

    Mrs Grey, i don't watch it but a few people i know have stopped watching, don't think the new guy is very good!
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    twist it wasn't the acting, it was the writing (plot, script, etc).

    suz ;hmm Will give it another chance. Only one, though!
  • MoojorMoojor
    I haven't watched many of the new ones yet, but the few I have seen, probably 3, haven't been up to the quality of the previous doctors.
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    I agree Moojor.
  • Expat_HammerExpat_Hammer
    I blame the NHS cuts for these poor doctors ;yercoat
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    ;lol
  • LukerzLukerz
    lgh - Band of Brothers is superb. Probably my favourite ever show. ;ok
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Got stuck about half way with Band of Brothers, and couldn't find the will to finish it.
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited October 2014
    ;nonono

    I loved it.

    Haven't seen anything (film or TV) that has come close to that level.
  • HammerwombatHammerwombat
    I found Band of Brothers very late. A mate lent me the box set in June this year. I watched it pretty much back to back, and thought it was superb.
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    LGH, Luke, i've got Band of Brothers on DVD but have never got around to watching it. It's quite good then?
  • LukerzLukerz
    Twist - get watching it mate. I'm surprised that anybody could not like it, but obviously we're all different. ;ok
  • LukerzLukerz
    LGH - episodes 6 and 7 (the ones that cover Bastonge) were incredible at catching the most haunting moments. The episodes which follows the medic is my favourite. ;ok
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Luke

    I wouldn't say I didn't like it, just didn't find enough in it to keep me watching.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    I suppose if it is a topic you are very interested in or knowledgeable about, it can be more enjoyable than if you are just watching it (and judging it) as 'a TV programme'?
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited October 2014
    Even if I judged it as a 'tv show' still thought it was amazing. Brilliantly acted (a lot of the actors in it were unknowns at the time and that put them on the map) and the level of detail, character development etc is first class. Then you have the background of it being a representation of a true story, during a time where all those men were heroes, and it strikes a chord. I wouldn't say I was massively interested in the subject (although I do like war films, because of the history), just thought it was a quality series. ;ok

    It is a series you have to watch though. I'd imagine it would be difficult to acknowledge it if you only watch half the series. The first 3 episodes are used as a foundation to set you up for the series as a whole, whereas the latter ones really get into it. I've never felt I know so much about so many men in just 10 hours. ;ok
  • LukerzLukerz
    LGH - did you watch The Pacific mate?
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Luke, maybe I'll give it another go ;hmm
  • LukerzLukerz
    MrsG ;ok

    Please do! I mean, if it's not for you it's not for you, but I'd advise watching all 10 episodes. Not many shows I recommend but that is one of them that I'd urge to give a second chance.

    The Pacific is by the same creators (Spielberg and Hanks), as well as HBO, but is very different. Much more harrowing and haunting. Very graphic.

    ;thumbsup
  • spiders_iron_webspiders_iron_web
    Babe Heffron and Bill Guarnere....

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  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    edited October 2014
    A World War II film worth watching is Days of Glory (French title: Indigenes) about soldiers from French colonies taken into the army and the role they had fighting in France. By a French-Algerian director and a very good insight into a part of the wars that is often brushed over.

    By the same director Hors-la-loi (Outside the Law) is a great film about the Algerian independence movement within France.
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    Schindlers list and The Pianist, I would highly recommend, brilliant films.
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