The Arm Hacking scenen in 127 hours has been really overhyped. It is nothing worse than you would get in any 18 rated action / horror film. I think people are a bit disturbed by it because the guy had to actually do it. The scene is only a couple of minutes but it actually took him over an hour to do the deed so to speak.
Agree that Audrey Tatou is very likeable
I commend lovefilm. I have just rented Visconti's Conversation Piece (or if you prefer Gruppa di Famiglia in un Inferno) from 1974 which I have never seen despite a lifetime of going to movies.
"visually rich, resonant, fluid and sympathetic".
Of course in those days movies were made for adults in contrast with today when they are aimed at 12 year old Americans.
"...as dry as the Atacama desert".
The Kings Speech.
Highly recommended.
I tend not to like Colin Farrell films as he usuually plays the foppish toff type character, but he plays a cracking role in this.
Go see it.
I bought 'Lives of Others' and when my mother visited decided it would be a good film for her to watch, forgot about the prostitute scene (albeit 30 sexonds). She stormed out without giving it a chance, as it develops into a classic, sensitive film. (ah the youth of today!!!).
I watched it again with someone who appreciated it.
'Take the Long Way Home'
The Social Network - I thought I would like it when I found out Aaron Sorkin did the screenplay and I wasn't disappointed. Justin Timberlake can actually act a bit as well
No country for old men.
I watched the first half hour of Prince of Persia the other night. I'll try to sum it up in a film critic stylee
"The best character development since Scooby Doo"
"If you only watch one film this year with your eyes and ears covered, this is the one"
"Missable"
"Unbearable for the whole family"