mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 There are a lot of good movies out there these days. Old movies that can still be seen. New movies that are based on video games or comics. I'm usually not a fan of exposé or "true story" movies. However, Wife and I watched "Sound of Freedom" today. Excellent! Excellent acting, story line and cinematography. Based on a true story and NOT hollywood-ized, there's no unreal high speed car chases or limitless bullet gun battles. But the story doesn't need it. An exposé on human trafficking, it should be a forerunner for the oscars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partsman 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 My wife and I saw Sound of freedom yesterday, this is the first movie I’ve been to in years and I’m glad we went. Totally agree with Mikechell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 Some comments have been deleted. Seriously, I can't believe I still 20 yrs later have to remind you guys to keep the politics out of the comments. Few of the comments even took shots at certain news channels. How does that have anything to do with Mike saying he liked a movie. KNOCK IT OFF. Only warning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 You are correct. I apologize for my snide comment, especially to Mike for possibly derailing a worthwhile thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 I apologize for starting this thread with this particular movie. Been a long time since Wife and I went to the theater, and this movie was extremely good. The messages at the end (stay until the "special message" airs) are certainly poignant. I don't get the political controversy since the movie isn't political in any way. It's a crime drama. I was hoping to get more input on movies people have seen recently that are also highly recommended ... especially those that aren't well advertised. I'll put in a second movie that I finally got the chance to see ... "Dune"(2021). The recent version is as close to the book as it can be. And I'm dying to see part 2 when it comes out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, mikechell said: "Dune"(2021). The recent version is as close to the book as it can be. Good to know, really enjoyed those books. I was a bit of a sci-fi freak in my younger days. I don't really go to the movies much anymore, now that my kids have grown up. Maybe once every 6-8 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2023 Not a movie, but if you haven't seen it yet check out the Netflix series "The Last Kingdom". Flat out awesome series. I just finished it last week and loved every single episode of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2023 That looks good, Steve. But it's another one of those subscription services that we don't have. We dropped them a few years back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2023 Just a couple of favorites of mine..."October Sky" & "Second Hand Lions" The first is based on a true uplifting story and the other is just plain fun. If you have Amazon Prime and are a fan of "The Lord of the Rings" watch the "Rings of Power" series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2023 I think I'd personally rather tie a fly than watch the TV. Just me though. I wouldn't poo-poo those that do. The last thing I watched that I liked was "Vikings" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partsman 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2023 Last year at this time I was down from prostrate surgery, so we bought a blue Ray disc player and I watched my favorite movies pretty much all day for a few weeks, The Searchers, Lawerence of Arabia, The Hunt for Red October, and my all time favorite True Grit. Sometimes one needs a diversion for what ever reasons and I’m thankful I was able to take my mind off the issues I had at that time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, partsman said: Last year at this time I was down from prostrate surgery, so we bought a blue Ray disc player and I watched my favorite movies pretty much all day for a few weeks, The Searchers, Lawerence of Arabia, The Hunt for Red October, and my all time favorite True Grit. Sometimes one needs a diversion for what ever reasons and I’m thankful I was able to take my mind off the issues I had at that time! Yep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2023 “Fill your hand you son of a bitch” not only is True Grit a great movie so was its sequel, Rooster Cogburn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2023 I gotta chime in here. One of my all time favorites Sam Peckinpah's "The Wild Bunch" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2023 Several mentions of John Wayne's great role as Rooster Cogburn. I have to add my favorite starring "The Duke" is The Shootist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
