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Re: Untouchable

#71 Post by jojojoanne » Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:36 pm

Saw this today at Greenwich Picturehouse. I really enjoyed this film. And the fact that it was based on a true story makes it even more heartwarming. It was nice to see Beate and OH. Although OH is in pain with his back, he still managed to have a joke!!

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#72 Post by shmile » Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:41 pm

finally able to see this this morning and like everyone else i thought this was spectacular, i dont mind films being subtitled and really wasnt expecting it to be as funny as it was, would love to watch this again

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#73 Post by tsoiboy » Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:48 pm

Not much to add. Intelligent, unsentimental, funny and poignant.

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Re: Untouchable

#74 Post by funthing29 » Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:30 pm

Truly delightful. It ticks every box: charming, witty and heartwarming with likeable characters. I had a big grin on my face throughout.

My only criticism is that it stumbles a bit in the final act, and dragged a bit towards the end.

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Re: Untouchable

#75 Post by canadian_turtle » Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:01 pm

Saw this film at Greenwich Picturehouse this morning and it took me completely by surprise. I knew it was supposed to be excellent but why and in what way I had no idea. Reading somewhere it was about a handicapped man I assumed it to be a tear-jerker, but I couldn't have been more wrong.

The opening sequence wouldn't be about of place in a Fast and the Furious sequel (though really, we don't need more of those) and the rest was just incredibly feel-good and heart-warming. The tears did come in briefly at the very end but for the most part the film had me in stitches because it was so terribly funny (surprisingly so).

I loved the little touch at the end of "where are they now" as well as a very brief clip of the two people the story is based on. I always enjoy seeing the people that inspired a film if it's based on a true story.

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Re: Untouchable

#76 Post by jojojoanne » Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:54 pm

canadian_turtle wrote:Did anyone else think that the actor who plays Philippe looks very much like Dustin Hoffman?
very much so

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Re: Untouchable

#77 Post by jennyw888 » Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:01 pm

Saw this at Notting Hill Gate Picturehouse, the film was really enjoyable, very touching and funny, would watch this again. 10/10
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Re: Untouchable

#78 Post by jojojoanne » Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:07 pm

I also LOVED the 'Earth, Wind & Fire' music (my era!!) .. was bopping in me seat!! And when Driss started dancing - I soooo wanted to get up and dance along!!

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#79 Post by Brian1502 » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:01 am

Saw this in the Cameo PH Edinburgh. Like everyone else was in tears of laughter. Knew a bit of what it was about but did not expect it to be so funny. It's funny in a natural way. No "jokes" are set up light years ahead of the punchline which I enjoy. A great 10/10. Why is it the 2 best best movies I have seen this year are European. This and Headhunters. I hope there are no American remakes of either of these.

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#80 Post by vnkotak » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:35 am

All above post have said what I wanted to say... Ratings.. 9/10...
First movie lately I have seen where except me almost everyone in my row (including my partner) was in tears :)

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