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Thanks to whoever recommended Flashpoint, I've seen two episodes now and it's fantastic. The tone's completely different to other cop shows I've watched. Incredibly tense but not filled with hateful assholes. I love it.
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Ragequit posted:You just made my night. Thread delivers! No one mentioned Hola Unblocker, but Season 3 of Sherlock can be steamed from the BBC website if you live in the UK or install that extension.
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Jan 13, 2014 23:41
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HopperUK posted:Thanks to whoever recommended Flashpoint, I've seen two episodes now and it's fantastic. The tone's completely different to other cop shows I've watched. Incredibly tense but not filled with hateful assholes. I love it. I'm about halfway through the 4th season and Flashpoint is consistently WAY better than it has any right to be. Also, season 4 episode 7 is the best episode of the entire series thus far.
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Jan 14, 2014 04:46
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I used to watch Flashpoint and really liked it but for whatever reason gave up on it halfway through the next to last season (4). So it's worth going back to finish? Or does it fizzle out toward the end? I must have got bored with it for some reason.
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Jan 14, 2014 08:23
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wormil posted:I used to watch Flashpoint and really liked it but for whatever reason gave up on it halfway through the next to last season (4). So it's worth going back to finish? Or does it fizzle out toward the end? I must have got bored with it for some reason. Some of the best episodes are in the back half of season 4, so absolutely.
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Jan 14, 2014 16:13
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Ragequit posted:Is The Last Stand as terrible as I imagine? I could do with a dumb action movie with a bottle of whiskey nearby. Continuity problem and inconsequential spoiler (since they never mention it again basically) But why did they never follow up on that gut shot?
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Jan 14, 2014 20:25
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coyo7e posted:Continuity problem and inconsequential spoiler (since they never mention it again basically) But why did they never follow up on that gut shot? Because it was a terrible and forgettable movie.
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Jan 14, 2014 20:31
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I just figured those napkins he threw on the desk had magically healed it up. Happily ever after, The End.
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Jan 14, 2014 20:48
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The Last Stand is exactly as dumb as you imagine. But it's not dour and lifeless the way that truly terrible action movies are. It's a watchable kind of dumb. Good to put on while you're making dinner or folding laundry or something.
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Jan 14, 2014 21:06
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Just watched both American Psycho and Drinking Buddies. Both on instant queue and both amazing. American Psycho is a classic rewatch for me; I just think there are some parts that are so unbelievably funny that only a horror film could come up with. I was recommended Drinking Buddies by a podcast I listen to but the title kind of threw me off. I watched it anyway and I loved it. It's just a perfect encapsulation of life in your late 20's and early 30's and how these pefectly well-meaning and kind individuals deal with restlessness and dealing with the reality of their lives.
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Jan 14, 2014 21:29
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wafflesnsegways posted:The Last Stand is exactly as dumb as you imagine. But it's not dour and lifeless the way that truly terrible action movies are. It's a watchable kind of dumb. Good to put on while you're making dinner or folding laundry or something. This is about how it turned out for me minus the whole being productive thing. Speaking of not being productive Jack Reacher is a nice standard super skilled military + intuitively knows things guy kicks rear end type movie. I'd probably rate it a notch above The Last Stand in watchability.
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Jan 15, 2014 01:29
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Jack Reacher was okay. I really liked Werner Herzog, and I thought Cruise did a pretty good job with the material. I thought he also made up for not being physically imposing with having an imposing personality and presence. However, and I know this is kind of a silly thing to criticize a movie like Jack loving Reacher about, I had a real problem with the way the film treated women. Every woman except for the meth smoking mom who has no dialogue and exactly one scene were either emotionally fragile little dainty things or uncontrollably horny around Reacher, sometimes both. Even the big female lawyer acts very helpless for a good portion of the movie and even has that one scene where she's totally itching to jump his bones. It just all stinks of "Hahaha, I can gently caress any of these females, but I'm too busy being awesome"  Very wish-fulfillment on the part of the author.
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Jan 15, 2014 06:07
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Life with Damien Lewis is exceptionally good. Most of the cast is pretty meh but he alone carries the entire show easily. Watching him as the pseudo-zen detective solving crimes is better then anything else going on in the show. There's this long convoluted meta-plot about who framed him for the crime that put him away but it's nowhere near as good as watching a quirky upbeat Damien Lewis solve crimes.
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Jan 15, 2014 11:36
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Not sure if it's been posted here yet, but Disney's Brave is now on Instant. I love it, but I love Disney movies. It's probably not for everyone. It has bears, good songs, and Scottish accents. e: spelling mistakes.
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Jan 15, 2014 16:13
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Baron von Eevl posted:However, and I know this is kind of a silly thing to criticize a movie like Jack loving Reacher about, I had a real problem with the way the film treated women. Every woman except for the meth smoking mom who has no dialogue and exactly one scene were either emotionally fragile little dainty things or uncontrollably horny around Reacher, sometimes both. Even the big female lawyer acts very helpless for a good portion of the movie and even has that one scene where she's totally itching to jump his bones. Nah it wasn't just you. My gf and I were laughing at how blatant and kind of sad it was. Author wish-fulfillment self insert indeed. But I did enjoy watching the film too so whatever.
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Jan 15, 2014 18:38
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Wiggles Von Huggins posted:Nah it wasn't just you. My gf and I were laughing at how blatant and kind of sad it was. Author wish-fulfillment self insert indeed. But I did enjoy watching the film too so whatever. I've never been a big Tom Cruise fan (aside from his role in Tropical Thunder) , but I really thought Ghost Protocol and Jack Reacher were good popcorn flicks. In fact, I think Ghost Protocol might be my favorite MI movie. Other than the Fast and Furious franchise, I can't think of many that have gotten that much better that far into the sequels. Ghost Protocol is still available for streaming and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it. It won't change your life, but it will keep you entertained for a couple hours.
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Jan 15, 2014 19:06
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I was pleasantly surprised by Jack Reacher. Tom Cruise pulls it off by just being so suave and calm at all times, you believe he could gently caress people up. Its also pretty brutal, much more violent than I was expecting. My friend told me that the character from the books is written to be much more physically imposing, very tall and muscular, so maybe they wrote Cruise's version as the ultimate lady's man as a way to give him a more masculine quality. I didn't have that much of a problem with it because its played as ridiculous even to the characters in the film experiencing it. The lawyer ends up in a motel room with Reacher and almost sleeps with him, then when she leaves she's got this look on her face like "what the hell just happened? Is this guy Dracula or something?". I think the point was to make it seem like Reacher walked out of a movie and into the real world to solve this case.
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Jan 15, 2014 19:19
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Dirk Squarejaw posted:I've never been a big Tom Cruise fan (aside from his role in Tropical Thunder) , but I really thought Ghost Protocol and Jack Reacher were good popcorn flicks. In fact, I think Ghost Protocol might be my favorite MI movie. Other than the Fast and Furious franchise, I can't think of many that have gotten that much better that far into the sequels. Ghost Protocol is the best spy thriller of all time. It's from Brad Bird, director of The Incredibles, so it has an amazing springy and kinetic feel to the action, it's nonstop creative and exciting action from start to finish, it's really funny and the color in the Dubai scenes is breathtaking.
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Motley posted:Not sure if it's been posted here yet, but Disney's Brave is now on Instant. I love it, but I love Disney movies. It's probably not for everyone. It has bears, good songs, and Scottish accents. Where are you seeing that? Because I can't find it. There is a knock off called Kiara the Brave, are you looking at that one?
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Jan 15, 2014 21:27
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scary ghost dog posted:Ghost Protocol is the best spy thriller of all time. It's from Brad Bird, director of The Incredibles, so it has an amazing springy and kinetic feel to the action, it's nonstop creative and exciting action from start to finish, it's really funny and the color in the Dubai scenes is breathtaking. I also loving love Ghost Protocol. It's ridiculous in the best possible way. Renner 
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scary ghost dog posted:Ghost Protocol is the best spy thriller of all time. It's from Brad Bird, director of The Incredibles, so it has an amazing springy and kinetic feel to the action, it's nonstop creative and exciting action from start to finish, it's really funny and the color in the Dubai scenes is breathtaking. Agreed, I liked both of these. I'm looking for movies more like this or even more like Snatch. I just watched "Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels" for probably the first time since it came out, and while it was okay, it didn't have the same appeal I remember it having when I was 18-19. Anyone know of any of these types of thriller/comedy/action movies on Netflix now? I'm tempted to watch Italian Job again, and I see about a dozen Jason Statham movies that all seem to be the same exact loving plot as the other 100 movies he's been in. Are ANY of them good?
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Jan 15, 2014 21:33
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I don't think it's on Netflix, but Shoot 'em Up is great fun.
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Jan 15, 2014 21:58
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I really liked Redemption. It's not as action-filled as most of Statham's movies but I really enjoyed it. I wish Layer Cake was on Netflix.
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Jan 15, 2014 22:22
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tiananman posted:Agreed, I liked both of these. I'm looking for movies more like this or even more like Snatch. I just watched "Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels" for probably the first time since it came out, and while it was okay, it didn't have the same appeal I remember it having when I was 18-19. It's a lot more subdued than the ones you mentioned, but In Bruges is a great loving movie with funny/dark comedic bits, and some decent action too. No Statham, however.
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Jan 15, 2014 22:48
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Eat This Glob posted:It's a lot more subdued than the ones you mentioned, but In Bruges is a great loving movie with funny/dark comedic bits, and some decent action too. No Statham, however. Seconding this. If you haven't seen In Bruges SEE IT
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The only issue with Ghost Protocol is how forgettable the villain is. "Because he's crazy!" is such a lame motivation, and he isn't really given any proper characterization. All the action scenes are phenomenal though.
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Hah, thinking about it now I honestly can't remember the villain from ghost protocol. I remember Hoffman as the baddy in 3 because he was incredibly menacing. But GP, poo poo I'll have to look it up.
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Jan 15, 2014 23:26
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Opopanax posted:Where are you seeing that? Because I can't find it. There is a knock off called Kiara the Brave, are you looking at that one? Oops, I should've mentioned. This is on Swedish Netflix. I used a browser extension to get around the region block.
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Jan 15, 2014 23:37
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Dirk Squarejaw posted:Other than the Fast and Furious franchise, I can't think of many that have gotten that much better that far into the sequels. If they ever put all of the Fast and Furious movies on Netflix, I would need a day off work. So much over the top action and beefcake, who could resist.
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pentyne posted:Life with Damien Lewis is exceptionally good. Most of the cast is pretty meh but he alone carries the entire show easily. Watching him as the pseudo-zen detective solving crimes is better then anything else going on in the show. There's this long convoluted meta-plot about who framed him for the crime that put him away but it's nowhere near as good as watching a quirky upbeat Damien Lewis solve crimes. Started watching this last night and so far I would agree with your post; even if I may be biased from loving him in Band of Brothers.
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Totally TWISTED posted:Started watching this last night and so far I would agree with your post; even if I may be biased from loving him in Band of Brothers. I loved him in Band of Brothers, but then I watched Dreamcatcher and so now I'm neutral.
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Deadite posted:I loved him in Band of Brothers, but then I watched Dreamcatcher and so now I'm neutral. How can you hate on that smile?  
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Jan 16, 2014 03:38
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This is another post supporting Life. It's very good and definitely deserved more episodes. Just be advised (last episode spoilers) the series ends on a cliffhanger so if you hate that poo poo, maybe avoid
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Spoeank posted:This is another post supporting Life. It's very good and definitely deserved more episodes. Just be advised (last episode spoilers) I watched the first season as it aired and thought it was fabulous, but I knew it wasn't going to make it past the second so I stopped there. Still, the whole "Dig a hole, fill it up" was some really awesome television.
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Ghost Protocol bad guy is the Swedish dude who wants to nuke the world and start civilization over.tiananman posted:Agreed, I liked both of these. I'm looking for movies more like this or even more like Snatch. I just watched "Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels" for probably the first time since it came out, and while it was okay, it didn't have the same appeal I remember it having when I was 18-19. Check out Crank and if you don't think it's awesome don't watch Crank 2.
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Spoeank posted:This is another post supporting Life. It's very good and definitely deserved more episodes. Just be advised (last episode spoilers) I attempted this show some time ago. It was ok, but than the dreaded Prince of Persia game hack episodes was born, and I wanted to murder my television. I have never been so angry at a TV show in my life.
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Wiggles Von Huggins posted:Nah it wasn't just you. My gf and I were laughing at how blatant and kind of sad it was. Author wish-fulfillment self insert indeed. But I did enjoy watching the film too so whatever. Yeah, no, I totally enjoyed it. It was dumb though. Real dumb. Tom Cruise honestly kind of carried the majority of the movie, and again Herzog was great. The scene where Reacher gets into the street fight with 5 3 guys was great too. "Really?"
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Eat This Glob posted:It's a lot more subdued than the ones you mentioned, but In Bruges is a great loving movie with funny/dark comedic bits, and some decent action too. No Statham, however. If you like In Bruges , give Perrier's Bounty a try. I just watched it a few nights ago. It also stars Brendan Gleeson and I really liked it. Another film that might fit currently isn't streaming on US Netflix, but Seven Psychopaths has a good mix of crime, humor and violence... and Christopher Walken.
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Wiggles Von Huggins posted:If they ever put all of the Fast and Furious movies on Netflix, I would need a day off work. So much over the top action and beefcake, who could resist. Most (all?) appear to be on Netflix Canada, so if you have means to access that, there you go!
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