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Preston1990
- The Sixth Sense
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- Preferred Cinemas: In order of preference - Metrocentre Gateshead, Silverlink, Newcastle, Tyneside Cinema, Boldon.
- I have tickets for: What to Expect When You are Expecting.
- Location: North East
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by Preston1990 » Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:27 pm
Saw this today with the first Mrs Preston at the Metrocentre Odeon in one of their special cuddling seats. Are they really made of leather? I'm not sure, but they are darned comfortable and roomy whatever they are made of.
The film was reasonably enjoyable although there were a couple of annoying plot holes which detracted somewhat as others have pointed out. De Niro is always good and gave a sound enough, but in the main fairly lacklustre, performance in this I thought. Cooper was OK too.
I felt a little sad that the lovely Anna Friel didn't feature very much - blink and you'll miss her. Overall the film started off well and seemed reasonably well paced. I did feel that it lost it's way in the mid section a little, but then it finished on a bit of a stronger note.
7.5 out of 10 from me - Can't wait for the subsequent screenings later this coming week - I wonder what I'll see then.
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Beate
- The Modfather (& Three-Time Prediction Master!)
- Posts: 22013
- Joined: Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:26 pm
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- Preferred Cinemas: West India Quay, Greenwich, Surrey Quays + Central London (Vue Islington, Apollo, Odeon Covent Garden, Cine Haymarket, Leicester Sq/West End)
- Location: London
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Preston1990
- The Sixth Sense
- Posts: 1180
- Joined: Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:45 pm
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- Preferred Cinemas: In order of preference - Metrocentre Gateshead, Silverlink, Newcastle, Tyneside Cinema, Boldon.
- I have tickets for: What to Expect When You are Expecting.
- Location: North East
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by Preston1990 » Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:41 pm
Beate wrote:Preston1990 wrote:Saw this today with the first Mrs Preston )
LOL, are you one of those guys who call their wife "my current wife"? I have a colleague like that.
I wouldn't want her to become complacent
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funthing29
- 8 1/2
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- Preferred Cinemas: Swiss Cottage, Finchley Road, Hampstead, Belsize Park, West End, Islington, Holloway, Whiteleys, Shepherd's Bush, North Finchley, Hackney, Stratford, 02 + (last resort) Watford & Hatfield
- Location: London
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by funthing29 » Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:22 pm
I liked this film so much that I went to see it again at Swiss Cottage today. Cinema was about 75% full but we were put in the screen with no heating and it was rather cold in there! This did not distract from my enjoyment though!
Sometimes the gloss of a film wears off with the second viewing but not for me in this case. I still loved it and picked up little references that I hadn't really noticed the first time around. A clever concept, jaunty soundtrack, impressive visual effects, strong cast and a gorgeous leading man - what more do I need? (Oh, I know: my own supply of NZT
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"There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home."
Ken Olson - Chairman of Digital Equipment Corporation, speaking in 1977
Member No. 29 of the "100 free films in 2016" club: 62 seen; 38 to go (40 theatre/shows seen)
70 free films seen in 2015 + 85 theatre/shows
84 free films seen in 2014 (81 different films, 3 repeat viewings) + 119 theatre/shows
126 free films seen in 2013 (121 different films, 5 repeat viewings
121 free films seen in 2012 (115 different films, 6 repeat viewings)
129 free films seen in 2011 (117 different films, 12 repeat viewings)
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by mattgad » Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:14 pm
I enjoyed this film, was something a bit different. The camera work was great, the scenes with multiple versions of Bradley Cooper were excellent. The acting was good, although I'm not sure that Robert De Niro suits this sort of role, much prefer him playing a role such as in "Everybody's Fine". Overall, very enjoyable, and definitely worth a watch.
I'm a bit confused as to why the ticket said turn up at 10am for a 10.30am start. I got there at about 10.20 expecting trailers etc, but nothing was on. Does anyone turn up for 10am expecting something and have to sit there for 30 minutes?
7/10 from me.
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marjoreemarjora
- The Fifth Element
- Posts: 938
- Joined: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:40 pm
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- Preferred Cinemas: Edinburgh Fountain Park, Ocean Terminal,Lothian Road
- Location: Edinburgh
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by marjoreemarjora » Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:53 pm
Really enjoyed this film one of the best this year so far. Was very surprised it did start at 10.30. Not too many latecomers either. Captivating film what a pleasure to have no noise or distractions.
Loved the multiple versions of Bradley Cooper and the typewriter and market boards. Well presented film Robert De Niro good as always. Would have happily pa*d for this and look forward to watching it again on tv
Big question where can I get these tablets.
9 /10 from me.
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Member No 7 of the 100 Free Films in 2015 club 1 so far
Member No 7 of the 100 Free Films in 2014 club 10 so far
Member No 7 of the 100 Free Films in 2013 Club. Managed 42 films
Member No 7 of the 100 Free Films in 2012 Club managed 44 films in 2012
Member No 7 of the 100 Free Films in 2011 Club managed 40 films in 2011
Member No 7 of the 100 Free Previews in 2010 Club.managed 46 films in 2010
Member No. 7 of the 100 free previews in 2009 Club managed 32 films in 2009
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TheDude
- The Sixth Sense
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- Joined: Wed Jul 14, 2010 4:23 pm
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by TheDude » Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:07 pm
Went to see this again today, realised one of the "Matrix" bodyguards is Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison.
baty wrote: The plot mmmmmm [spoiler]why did the others become wrecks and not him?[/spoiler]
[spoiler]Eddie had a "different batch" of pills with fewer side effects. Also others just stopped taking the pills which made them sick, Eddie reduced the dosage gradually and stopped drinking alcohol.[/spoiler]
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a_person
- 8 1/2
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- Joined: Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:13 pm
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- Preferred Cinemas: West India Quays,Cineworld Greenwich, Vue Stratford Westfield then Central London.
- Location: London
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by a_person » Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:26 pm
kevinknapman wrote:Although I liked the bad guy who also takes the pill and discovers a love of words.
Haha, yeh he was well funny. I really liked him too.
Oh that reminds me, that scene [spoiler]where he drank the bad guys blood to get some NTZ into his system was just gross. Especially since it was spilled on the floor! Funthing and I had to close our eyes. Eughhhhhhh.[/spoiler]
@tilly and @aruif - we better start making some. I think thedude could do with some too. Hmmmm, I think I have found alternative employment.
Member No. 2 of the "100 free films in 2015" club. 3 seen, 97 to go!
Realistic target: 5
Preferred cinema list:
1) Cineworld: West India Quays or Greenwich, 02, Vue Westfield - Stratford City or Picturehouse Stratford
2) Picturehouse Greenwich
3) Any central London cinema including Islington (excluding Shepherd's Bush, and Whiteleys unless it's some super duper cool film)
4) Odeon Greenwich or Odeon Surrey Quays
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a_person
- 8 1/2
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- Preferred Cinemas: West India Quays,Cineworld Greenwich, Vue Stratford Westfield then Central London.
- Location: London
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by a_person » Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:27 pm
Preston1990 wrote:Saw this today with the first Mrs Preston at the Metrocentre Odeon in one of their special cuddling seats.
Does she really know you refer to her as the first Mrs Preston?!
Member No. 2 of the "100 free films in 2015" club. 3 seen, 97 to go!
Realistic target: 5
Preferred cinema list:
1) Cineworld: West India Quays or Greenwich, 02, Vue Westfield - Stratford City or Picturehouse Stratford
2) Picturehouse Greenwich
3) Any central London cinema including Islington (excluding Shepherd's Bush, and Whiteleys unless it's some super duper cool film)
4) Odeon Greenwich or Odeon Surrey Quays
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TheDude
- The Sixth Sense
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- Joined: Wed Jul 14, 2010 4:23 pm
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by TheDude » Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:29 pm
Yeah, put me down for a dozen right now.
