EddieB Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Watched it today with the kids - who quickly worked out that the original cast were better. The plot line is weak and the incompetence (especially Mainwaring) is overdone and wears very, very thin. Yes, the original had its moments of slapstick, but was always quick to return to the resolve and bravery of the troop - which the new film eventually finds. Not much evidence of wartime austerity, compared to the original. Still some pleasant surprises - two members of the original cast, one in a reprise of his role (I'm not saying who). And a few nice touches, e.g. "cometh the hour", the lack of currants, in homage to the original. PS Mike - I didn't get the North by Northwest (my favourite Hitchcock film) allusion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2016 Watched it today with the kids - who quickly worked out that the original cast were better. The plot line is weak and the incompetence (especially Mainwaring) is overdone and wears very, very thin. Yes, the original had its moments of slapstick, but was always quick to return to the resolve and bravery of the troop - which the new film eventually finds. Not much evidence of wartime austerity, compared to the original. Still some pleasant surprises - two members of the original cast, one in a reprise of his role (I'm not saying who). And a few nice touches, e.g. "cometh the hour", the lack of currants, in homage to the original. PS Mike - I didn't get the North by Northwest (my favourite Hitchcock film) allusion. The North by Northwest bit is the two MI5 chaps in the black car - look at the camera angles. One point which I think was important was to think of the cast, which is obviously different, playing roles and to try to avoid thinking of them playing the original characterisations - the latter could, I can understand, lead to disappoinment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulcon1 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 If it comes to Australia I may go and see it but perhaps it's better not to because "my mum would like that Mr Mainwarring". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted February 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2016 Everyone I have spoken to that doesn't remember / hasn't seen the original TV series found it to be a funny film in it's own right. I've yet to see it myself, but this gives me confidence that it will be worth a view when I get around to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I enjoyed it and felt it was very much in the spirit of the originals. To look at it as a film on its own, some things are a little far fetched, unexplained or jolt reality, but that's the case with the originals and part of the enjoyment and charm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Edwin_m Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Think "Spoiler Alert" should have headed that post! Apologies, but I didn't reveal who was involved or what happened afterwards. However as four people seem disagree I will delete it - but you will also have to delete your quote... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I was in two minds whether to bother seeing this or not...so far "not" has won. One thing I did wonder about - I assume that in these Politically Correct days, in this new film Corporal Jones does not fondly recall fighting "the Fuzzy Wuzzies".?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2016 I was in two minds whether to bother seeing this or not...so far "not" has won. One thing I did wonder about - I assume that in these Politically Correct days, in this new film Corporal Jones does not fondly recall fighting "the Fuzzy Wuzzies".?? He does however make progress with Mrs Fox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 25, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2016 He does however make progress with Mrs Fox MMM - but rather risks it by giving the glamorous incomer a sausage!!!! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Ava_Hay Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 The top-ten highest grossing movies in 2015 were: 1 Star Wars Ep. VII: The Force Awakens 2 Jurassic World 3 The Avengers: Age of Ultron 4 Inside Out 5 Furious 7 6 American Sniper 7 Minions 8 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 9 The Martian 10 Cinderella I am very pleased at number 7. A much underrated movie. I have the DVD. KING BOB!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 25, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2016 And thank goodness they removed that abberant character from Despicable Me 2 - Phil the Maid! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted February 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2016 I am very pleased at number 7. A much underrated movie. I have the DVD. KING BOB!!!!! How can you say that! When was Minions set and what colour was the tube train Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted June 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2016 Out on DVD / Blu-Ray this Monday (13th June) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 He does however make progress with Mrs Fox Surely Jack Jones married Mrs Fox in the very last episode? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's not intended to be a direct follow on from the series. There are some nods to the series and to the 1971 film, but some significant differences in character background.CheersDavid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nile_Griffith Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Watched it via iTunes. Must admit didn't fancy going along to the cinema to watch it as A: was a bit sceptical in general and B: Well it was always something that was part of being at home with my feet up...... so to speak. On the whole I was pleasantly surprised. I think Toby Jones (Manwaring) actually makes as good a job of it as anyone could be expected too. He obviously put a lot of time int getting Arthur Lowe's inflection as close as possible without it seeming impersonated. I even managed to warm to Michael Gambon's Private Godfrey, ho was always the character in the original series I most empathised with. Where I was a little disappointed was with Bill Nighy's portrayal of Sergeant Wilson. When I saw the cast list on first reports of the new film I actually thought he'd be a great choice. However he's just....... Bill Nighy. Maybe I was expecting too much All in all not a bad film. Not a great one. Perhaps if they'd ditched the Holywood connection and gone for a different female lead, I might have given it four stars rather than three. But lets be honest, it was always going to be a very hard act to follow and those magical thirty minute comedy platforms so very rarely translated into feature length success anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Dunno about the “Hollywood connection” but I don’t think it was ever released over here (USA).......................... Let’s face it John LeMesurier always played himself too. Apologies if I spelt John’s name wrong. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Simply watch the film as a new take on the same themes, trying to compare the characters to the original reduces enjoyment of quite a good film, not perfect, but a worthy effort. How can you replace the almost perfect cast that the Beeb had? The old Dads Army altered from a closely plot scripted comedy to a much looser script playing directly to the strengths and weaknesses of each character, plot line became less important as the characters grew with the programme. In a film, you only get one chance, and it works quite well in most scenes. Stephen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted June 19, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2016 I got the film on blu ray for fathers day and really enjoyed it. I thought that there was enough of the original TV series in it to be faithful to the spirit of the original but without just trying to be a replica production. The cast was excellent (as you'd expect), I thought that Michael Gambon was terrific but for me it was Toby Jones that impressed most as he walked a real tightrope between capturing the character of Mainwaring and not looking like a poor copy of the incomparable Arthur Lowe, it was a brilliant performance. The story was a bit far fetched but fun, it may not win any Oscars but it was an enjoyable, fun film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I was really looking forward to seeing this film, it having been so hyped-up in advance but, whilst most appear to have enjoyed it, it didn't work for me at all I'm afraid. I can't work out why such a fine cast couldn't turn in a consistently convincing performance. Actually I can, the direction and scripting were poor and the last 25-30 minutes just plain ridiculous. It'll be a 'marmite' thing though and for most it seems to have worked. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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