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Post by Philip Ayres on May 3, 2021 19:50:55 GMT
It's Bank Holiday Monday so we are going to watch a Job ..... In Italy!
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on May 3, 2021 19:55:03 GMT
It's Bank Holiday Monday so we are going to watch a Job ..... In Italy! Just remember what you're supposed to do with those bloody doors. Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on May 3, 2021 20:25:34 GMT
Never watched either version.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on May 3, 2021 21:48:04 GMT
Oh, Doctor.
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Post by The Doctor on May 4, 2021 6:58:33 GMT
I see it is on Netflix and has Jason Statham in it. Might give it a whirl.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on May 4, 2021 16:48:44 GMT
I see it is on Netflix and has Jason Statham in it. Might give it a whirl. Wrong one.  Martin |
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Post by Benn on May 4, 2021 18:21:40 GMT
I think that's the one I've seen.
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Post by Bogatan on May 4, 2021 19:03:38 GMT
I havent seen the remake for 17 years (probably) so I could be well off, but given Ralphs enjoyment of the Fast and the Furious series the remake may be suitable.
And you know, Statham.
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 17, 2021 17:34:39 GMT
Ralph has texted to say he is watching The Italian Job.
When asked if it was the original he said it was the Statham/Wahlberg version because "the other one is not on Netflix, Prime, iPlayer, Britbox or Council TV"
He will thank me for the action I have just taken on his behalf.
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Post by The Doctor on May 17, 2021 19:29:43 GMT
I see it is on Netflix and has Jason Statham in it. Might give it a whirl. -Ralph It was pish. -Ralph |
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Post by Shockprowl on May 17, 2021 21:52:00 GMT
You need to watch the ORIGINAL, foolish Doctor.
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Post by The Doctor on May 18, 2021 8:40:15 GMT
It had Statham. I thought it would be fun, but he doesn't do ANY action moves!!!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 28, 2021 20:36:15 GMT
HOW CAN YOU NOT LIKE THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN JOB ??????????????????????????
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 28, 2021 20:47:58 GMT
It's boring. Direction is flat. Most of the chase is 'car goes past still camera'. The characters lack character. Lack of score. The mafia are set up as a threat but do fuck all. Also: it lacks an ending.
I honestly don't see what's so special about it.
My wife loved it.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jul 30, 2021 18:14:10 GMT
LISTEN to your wife, Doctor.
"Doesn't have an ending"....
My Godfathers, I- I- I- I SHAKE MY HEAD AT YOU, SIR!
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 30, 2021 18:59:58 GMT
It just stops.
-Ralph
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Post by Stomski on Aug 3, 2021 14:43:53 GMT
The point of the film is the heist. They succeeded, anything is irrelevant. What more did you want? |
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Post by Shockprowl on Aug 3, 2021 16:11:30 GMT
IT'S A CLIFFHANGER!!! (literally) POETIC LICENCE!!! DOCTOR!!!!! |
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 3, 2021 17:41:36 GMT
The point of the film is the heist. They succeeded, anything is irrelevant. What more did you want? A story. Decent direction. -Ralph |
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 3, 2021 17:41:55 GMT
IT'S A CLIFFHANGER!!! (literally) POETIC LICENCE!!! DOCTOR!!!!! It's shite. -Ralph |
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Post by Shockprowl on Aug 3, 2021 18:53:50 GMT
IT'S A CLIFFHANGER!!! (literally) POETIC LICENCE!!! DOCTOR!!!!! It's shite. -Ralph I have nothing more to say to you, Doctor. |
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Post by Benn on Aug 3, 2021 19:11:37 GMT
It's definitely a film that you can tell they didn't know how to end.
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Post by Shockprowl on Aug 3, 2021 21:39:32 GMT
NOOOOO! THAT *IS* HOW THEY WANTED TO END IT! IT WAS DONE ON PURPOSE!
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 3, 2021 22:47:55 GMT
...poorly.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Aug 4, 2021 5:21:08 GMT
It's definitely a film that you can tell they didn't know how to end. Love it or hate it, by ending the way it did it has one of the most famous and most discussed film endings in the history of cinema, which contributed to the film's longevity. I think it would not have such fame today if it had had a conventional conclusion. Martin |
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Post by Benn on Aug 4, 2021 7:35:17 GMT
True. And while I've mostly just seen the end of the film (mostly the car chase stuff) I've not seen the rest to know if its thematic or not. Like, is the whole film a series of increasingly perilous mishaps, with Charlie saying "I've got a plan"? If it is, then it probably works. If not, then it runs the risk of being unsatisfying, or worse, sequel bait.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 4, 2021 7:48:00 GMT
It's very much in character.
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Post by Stomski on Aug 4, 2021 9:04:50 GMT
If not, then it runs the risk of being unsatisfying, or worse, sequel bait. It's only unsatisfying if the motivations of the characters is misunderstood. In this case I believe it's clear that the motivation isn't for the monetary rewards, but in pulling off the job itself. This was a film before studios were always thinking about sequels and making franchises from IP, so I'm not sure there is much of an argument for sequel bait. |
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 23, 2024 18:06:01 GMT
Mrs Ralph is watching the orginal film on Council TV. I have fled the room. Such a shite film.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 23, 2024 18:12:27 GMT
It is one of the greatest films ever made and you are an uncultured heathen
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