What happens when an American and an Englishman meet up over drinks to discuss movies? Join James Marsh (the Brit) and Steve Hackman (the Yank) as they do deep dive reviews on the latest releases at the box office and streaming services. James is a film critic for the South China Morning Post and Radio Television Hong Kong and Steve, he just knows a bunch of obscure movie trivia that he's never managed to leverage into anything useful...until now!
A weak year for Best Picture nominees, but it's a strong enough film to have won Best Picture. However, the correct choice for Best Picture for this year would be 'The Third Man' which was not nominated.
The Lost Weekend isn't an Oscar worthy film, IMO. Of the nominated films, Mildred Pierce was significantly better. And 'Brief Encounter' not nominated, is significantly better than Mildred Pierce.
This film has a very strong vegan message. The hallmarks of the atrocities we commit against our fellow animals are everywhere. Our society is steeped in violence. We eat it. We wear it. We use it for "entertainment." It is our "solution" to problems that are, more often than not, of our own making. So why are we surprised when that violence bubbles up and boils over? Choose non-violence. Live vegan.
@@DeepDiveMovieReviews Not sure how this is relevant. Do not conflate vegetarianism with being vegan. While Hitler apparently adopted a vegetarian diet towards the end of his life, it is unclear why. Could very well have been for health reasons since he had multiple medical conditions. To be clear, the definition of veganism, according to the Vegan Society, is it is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude - as far as is possible and practicable - all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. Those who live according to these values often feel they're living in al universe parallel to that where most people turn a blind eye to the animal atrocity which is ubiquitous in society.
lol forgive my attempt at humour, but I was somewhat amused by your efforts to co-opt a film about the atrocities of the Holocaust to support a dietary lifestyle choice. It seemed, if you'll pardon the pun, in poor taste.
Absolutely loved this review and loved this movie! I agree that Furiosa's story is done, but I think a cameo from her in the future would be cool as all get-out.
Regarding the opening montage. Fury Road aleo has the same opening montage. As far as I remember its exactly the same. It certainly has the black and white trees getting exploded and news anchors voices, though I can't be sure they are identical. I would need to see them back to back.
There always has to be one of you doesn't there? Someone who contributes nothing of value to conversation besides empty buzzwords because "ahh a women's the lead role"
This was the best Mad Max since Road Warrior. I say that because it had a plot and some story. More depth and character development. Last comment. Sorry for spamming the comments. 😅
(James here) Spam away - love the interaction! I definitely appreciated the abundance of story and character development this time out. Fury Road was an epic spectacle, but Miller couldn't have got away with that approach every time.
Anya crushed it. She made it her own and there was far far more to her character than Charlize's Furiosa. George wrote it differently, of course, but i think Anya's performance was amazing. Hemsy barely pulled it off, and it will stand the test of time. Great film.
Agree with James - if there’s another sequel it needs to be about Max - it would be a coup if it was Tom. Given I had Fury Road fresh in my memory from seeing it a few weeks ago at BFI IMAX in 3D this film was better than I thought. I didn’t find it too long except at the end. I wondered whether if Charlize had been able to resume her role her rage would have been more tempered. It’s possible that with time she had mellowed and become world weary. Charlize brought a strength and a regal poise. I needn’t have worried about Anya’s reduced screen time and lack of lines…she was electrifying on screen. (I had wondered how Abbey Lee might have done in the role). Chris was amazing - must have been really liberating to play that role. I also thought Tom was well cast. Thanks for your review!
(James here) What a fun twist that would've been if Miller had got Charlize back just for that final scene. Abbey Lee is a good shout, but as she was already in Fury Road that might have been a confusing casting decision. Thanks for commenting!
I really enjoyed the movie. Personally, it seemed that it was hard to pick up the pace, but then it was simply incredible. 2.5 hours flew by very quickly. Dementus is incredible, Mad Max's world is incredible
@@DeepDiveMovieReviews Initially it was a novel, and then the comic adaptation became popular in and around Hong Kong. The director has tried to find a balance between reality and fiction, as the comics is total fantasy. I do think they should have indicated what this was adapted from before the film, rather than in the ending credits. Most people have no idea what it is. It would be best if they made it like the opening of a Marvel film.
Back to the days when I was a child, there was a little temporary building on the rooftop of my opposite building. It’s a place for people practicing 神打 San4 daa2, it’s actually a way people believe you could become superb by possessed by “gods” they believe! And you could tell it’s very common back in the days! This is why the badass Wang is unbreakable in the movie, which is also a way to salute to the 80s of Hong Kong too!
As for the title, I think the decision is based on that the director might want to be deliberatly less specific as the chinese title, so associate more to the current situation of hongkongers. Borrowed time and place. Identity issue. Unknown future.....
I agree the movie is about the 80s but also mirrors the feeling and emotions of nowadays hkers who experienced the geopolitics in last few years It was not perfect and had many problems but hkers find their living in this place; however, the gov was tearing down and the people living in it don't have a say of it. Also recommend the song played at the ending, the lyrics are great fit of Chan.
I looked into the Brothers Grimm a few months ago. One thing stood out for me, truly scary stories to tell children,stories they collected throughout Europe,the evil was human. To then see Hoss read a horrible tale about Hansel and Gretel while the Polish girl does something with goodness tells us that the most horrific deeds in Europe were committed recently and not centuries ago
Interesting, Thank you for sharing. Getting just a few minutes of audience clapping I think may not a Wow movie for Cannes audience... right? I think the whole outcome is quite a popcorn movie for me, yes those hot young guys and old guys are great in the movie. Especially like the end credit "mocumentary" like clips to recreate the life in the Walled City. I just hope this Hong Kong Film is big enough to let the world discovery nowaday Hong Kong Cinema looks like...
@@extraordinary65 apart from the underwear scene, there was nothing cringy. KGF is cringy, someone says a word like eldorado and the entire ground shakes. Looks like a spoof film 😂😂
I kept trying to pin point that sound. Was it meant to be the exaggerated sound of the fire bellowing? I’m not sure. It felt like it had more of a meaning than just disturbance.
Sitting here listening to you guys as I weld away on 3rd shift. I watched this movie a few hours before I came in. It is absolutely fascinating and one of the most disturbing movies I've ever seen.
Very strongly disagree with you guys in your analysis of this movie, particularly your viewpoint on the final segment which was very satisfying to me and I believe the entire film is a Koreeda masterpiece.
I agree with many of your arguments and with the review itself. I think most of the "hype" concerning this movie was due to it being manipulated by various political elements, and had very little to do with how good the movie actually is (or isn't). The controversy surrounding it as being "THE movie Hollywood doesn't want you to see" got them more attention and box office success than they were probably expecting, and they were quick to capitalize on that with their Pay it Forward deal. As for the film itself, I wouldn't call it bad, but its definitely nothing revolutionary or impressive. They did a decent job with a limited budget, but then again I've see both action movies and dramas with similar budgets that were much better. And yes, the message is commendable. Child trafficking is bad. But it's hardly a new topic, and I think there's been movies with similar themes that didn't take themselves so seriously but managed to be overall better anyway.
(Steve here) I agree with your summary and yes the Evangelicals have become experts in marketing a "truth" that "they" don't want you to hear. They have ironically became the creators of "forbidden fruit"
two corrections: those house servants are Polish, not Jewish, and what the commandant said later, about his meeting with other high-ups, was that all he could think about was gassing everyone in the room, I think (I’m doubting myself already) not how many Jews he could gas in the room
THANK YOU "GENTS" xD Great coms, great coms!!! Was SO epic you touched on Daniel Ings!!! He crushed the roll and this was the first time I had seen his face since the first season of The Crown!!! Was that not totally incredible commitment from the actor for this show lol? Every annoying, stupid, hilarious, or cringe scene with Freddy was GOLD! xD Seeing him strung out in the chicken suit, hunting around on a 4 wheeler... LOL. All that is to say, this show was a lot of fun! Alas, it feels like strong mid for Guy's work, rather than B or A material. I must say, both Guy & Brits in general have this weird thing I have noticed in too many films and shows to count. They love extra characters, sometimes literally pouring out of your screen, that have literally zero narrative or character value. I am not sure if it is because Brits are educated into thinking Tolkien and Shakespeare were good writers (Yeah, I went there xD), or if they are trying to get actors noticed? Tom Hardy was noticed for a very small roll in a Guy film called Rocknrolla, so it could be that? Guy might just like giving actors scenes, so respect for sure if that is the case. Regardless of the reason though, the Gentlemen felt FAR to slow and dense at times with TOOOO many characters/actors getting screen time. Too many scenes that were far too empty and lasting too long. Guy with a more focused script and focused characters like in Lock Stock or Snatch is BEST and BEAST! Snatch had a lot of characters too, but unlike The Gentlemen, the narrative moved with ALL of them. Thanks again for the video!!!
