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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2007 11:05:17 GMT -1
Okay, in the last fortnight I've seen Snakes on a plane (glorious B movie nonsense), Transformers (Wow!) and Shoot 'em Up (what the f***?). What did you think of Tranformers? I've heard a few people say it's too complicated for kids to follow and they'd get bored, but I'm hoping that's not the case.
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Post by suelittleowl on Oct 6, 2007 12:43:13 GMT -1
Ah, wasn't is sad when of the robots (was it Huey or Dewy) got knocked off the outside of the spaceship.
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Post by Sìle on Jul 17, 2008 17:51:00 GMT -1
Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle "Seachd" is the first ever Scots Gaelic feature film and what a film it is. The tag line, "The truth is in the story" sums up the movie well. Its hard to explain what the movie is about as there are so many themes running through it. The main relationship is between Aonghas and his grandfather, with whom he goes to stay, along with his sister, Mairi and brother, Donnchadh. The grandfather regails the children with his tales of times past whenever he gets a chance. Aonghas is not enamoured with these fictitious offerings and seeks the truth ... about his parent's death and his grandfather's stories.
The movie is wholly in gaelic and its wonderful to hear the language spoken, but no different from watching a foreign film. Filmed entirely on Skye, the landscape features heavily in the movie, as does history spanning centuries of tales. For those that know the myths, legends and folklore of Scotland, some of the tales will be recognisable; only one having been written especially for the movie - the tale of the crimson snowdrop. Each tale is clearly distinguishable in terms of the flow of the language, the colour scheme and the storytelling, a result of involving several writers, directors and actors. I have to say that I almost wanted the whole movie to be full of the grandfather's stories.
The music is wonderful and the stories are engrossing. One of the main themes is about the importance of keeping culture alive through language - stories, music, etc. and this is clearly spelled out without detracting from the main storyline itself. Its a wonderfully woven piece of film making and with every viewing something new is revealed - it has that kind of depth.
Its a wonderful movie for all ages, though it does carry a PG rating. I had a few quibbles watching this film, but they are insignificant in comparison to the level of enjoyment this film provides.
If you don't speak Gaelic, subtitles are provided in English, Irish and Scots Gaelic on the DVD. Also provided are interviews in both English and Gaelic. As a bonus, the DVD also contains the original short of the story of the Crimson snowdrop - well worth watching.
Rating: 4/5.
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Post by megli on Jul 17, 2008 19:19:38 GMT -1
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Post by Sìle on Sept 2, 2010 21:18:06 GMT -1
I would add to this list, "Valhalla Rising" - its about a slave who breaks free and travels with some vikings to an unknown world. BTW, the slave is mute, so don't expect much dialogue.
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Post by dreamguardian on Sept 6, 2010 16:40:44 GMT -1
Centurian - I bought it on blu-ray & it's well worth a look.
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Post by Brochfael on Sept 21, 2010 8:36:47 GMT -1
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Post by Tegernacus on Dec 6, 2010 10:48:03 GMT -1
crikey, the Romans had proto-American accents! who knew! I like the idea of white-painted warriors though. not sure about the Braveheart mob, 700 years too soon. Going to have to watch that now, I have a feeling it isn't as bad as the trailer makes out. I would like, for once, a "Roman Britain" movie, with the dialogue completely in classical Latin and (as close as poss) Brythonic. Make is so.
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Post by megli on Dec 6, 2010 16:03:50 GMT -1
That WOULD be fun.
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Post by Lee on Dec 6, 2010 17:51:55 GMT -1
Agora is rather good, watched it the other night. very beautiful and at the same time a disheartening film. still well worth watching.
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Post by arth_frown on Dec 6, 2010 18:22:32 GMT -1
What language was the Brits speaking in Centurion?
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Post by deiniol on Dec 6, 2010 18:58:08 GMT -1
It would also allow my better half to watch the film in peace without me snarking at it all the time. Watching The Last Legion with me was torture, I'm told.
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Post by megli on Dec 6, 2010 19:00:09 GMT -1
That's what my ex said about seeing 'Enchanted' with me.
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Post by Tegernacus on Dec 7, 2010 10:06:47 GMT -1
it says "they spoke Gaelic more for convenience than authenticity".. they could have got some Welsh actors up there, which would have been both convenient and (semi) authentic. ah well
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