Movie - The Railway Man - Colin Firth & Nicole Kidman

Vic41 · Guru

Movie - The Railway Man - Colin Firth & Nicole Kidman

aussietraveller · Guru

Saw it last week and although it deals with a heavy subject matter it is an outstanding movie based on a trus life event.

Vic41 · Guru

Yes, it was great they even used the name of the person this happened to in the film (Lomax).

If anyone sees this, wait for the credits at the end of the movie, it shows a photo of the real Lomax and the Japanese main character in their old age.

barina · Guru

I saw Philomena and August - Osage County last week and today saw The Book Thief. The Railway man and Saving Mr Banks are next on my list to see.

Vic41 · Guru

What did you think of Osage County and The Book Thief Judy ?

I want to see that one with the Robyn Davidson and the camels crossing a desert in Australia too when it comes out.

"Tracks" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robyn_Davidson

http://www.amazon.com/Tracks-Womans-Across-Australian-Outback/dp/0679762876

-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 11th of January 2014 07:14:19 PM

barina · Guru

Vic41 wrote:
What did you think of Osage County and The Book Thief Judy ?
I want to see that one with the Robyn Davidson and the camels crossing a desert in Australia too when it comes out.
"Tracks" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robyn_Davidson
http://www.amazon.com/Tracks-Womans-Across-Australian-Outback/dp/0679762876

-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 11th of January 2014 07:14:19 PM

I liked them both, though they were very different, Osage county was very raw emotions from a very dysfunctional family and lots of repressed and hidden stories evolved as the movie went on. I think Meryl Streep was brilliant as she has to play an amazing and emotional role. The book thief was set in Germany throughout the war and was sad, but some warm and touching moments. This old girl teared up a couple of times. Both worth seeing.. smile smile smile

The Aussie one sounds good will keep and eye out for it, thanks for the links.

Vic41 · Guru

Thanks Judy, smile

Will have to try to see them while they are still on, if not will have to wait for them to come to TV... aww

barina · Guru

Saw Saving Mr Banks last night , looking for some air con relief, the movie was good but the aircon was very limited.....

Vic41 · Guru

I haven't seen that one yet Judy, saw August: Osage County and also Walter Mitty (message there for intending GN's , don't dream about it do it!). Haven't seen The Book Thief yet. Walter Mitty was better than I thought it would be, magnificent scenery, also had Sean Penn and Shirley McLaine in it.

-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 15th of January 2014 07:58:17 PM

barina · Guru

Vic41 wrote:
I haven't seen that one yet Judy, saw August: Osage County and also Walter Mitty (message there for intending GN's , don't dream about it do it!). Haven't seen The Book Thief yet. Walter Mitty was better than I thought it would be, magnificent scenery, also had Sean Penn and Shirley McLaine in it.

-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 15th of January 2014 07:58:17 PM

That is on my list but not sure about it, I like both Sean Penn and Shirley so that will be the draw card for me. If i survive today and tomorrow at 44c then maybe over the weekend to recover could be a plan....Thanks

Vic41 · Guru

barina wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
I haven't seen that one yet Judy, saw August: Osage County and also Walter Mitty (message there for intending GN's , don't dream about it do it!). Haven't seen The Book Thief yet. Walter Mitty was better than I thought it would be, magnificent scenery, also had Sean Penn and Shirley McLaine in it.

-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 15th of January 2014 07:58:17 PM
That is on my list but not sure about it, I like both Sean Penn and Shirley so that will be the draw card for me. If i survive today and tomorrow at 44c then maybe over the weekend to recover could be a plan....Thanks

"Mandella" is coming soon too, I want to see that. Movies are a good retreat for the heat, the worst part is coming out to the heat and hot car when you leave, but no different from going to a shopping centre.