ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD
Showing of this film was on 14 January 2011 to an audience of 175 of which 92 gave feedback scores and comments which resulted in an approval rating of 77%.
The main theme from the comments was that the film was probably 20 to 30 minutes too long (run time 100 minutes) and that the choice of music was not appropriate. Additionally, factual inaccuracies noted by audience members called into question the veracity of other information in the film. A selection of the comments received are:
“Werner Hertzog spoiled his film with too many anthropormorphisms and loud angelic/religious music. Also basic factual inaccuracies eg Shackleton was trapped in the Weddell not the Ross Sea.”
“superb photography but somewhat disjointed editing”
“interesting but long”
“went on a lit too long”
“just amazing.wonderful”
“original and absorbing”
“lovely photography, but too long and the music was strident at times.”
“the film would have been improved by being edited by at least 30 minutes “fascinating film, wonderfully interesting people”
“interesting and boring at the same time”
“some excellent camera work and an interesting insight into the types of people working in Antartica. I probably expected something more scientific than “arty” but thoroughly enjoyable none the less!”
“excellent documentary, informative & educational, but with a twist which made it quirky”
“hauntingly beautiful, ethereal, man Vs nature, thought provoking”
THE HURT LOCKER
Showing of “The Hurt Locker” on 14 January 2011. The number of people in the audience was 170 of which 90 gave feedback scores and comments which resulted in an approval rating of 85%.
The film was the Oscar winner of 2010 and follows bomb disposal experts working in Iraq. The film is very intense and gripping as reflect by some of the comments made by the audience after the film.
“Serious subject and sad to think what our boys and the Americans are going through.”
“Really good – I think it must have been very realistic”
“the film was well made but the dialogue was indistinct and the subject matter abhorrent”
“awesome, deeply thought provoking”
“gripping!”
“harrowing, but necessary to watch”
“Acting so good. On the edge of seat all the time.”
“powerful, gripping, brilliant”
“very disturbing”
“harrowing and uncomfortable”
THE CALLING
"some very good acting", an interesting story giving insight of RC morals with hummour"
"patchy in an interesting waywithsome good acting"
"one of the most boring films i've seen, characters unbelievable as real people. Personalities changed all the time, unbeleivable ending"
"so glad i've seen it, deserves a wider audience"
THE ORPHANAGE
"EDGE OF THE CHAIR STUFF- VERY SAD
" gripping story line which really kept you guessing till the end"
"reminded me a bit of "dont look now", moral - live in a small house"
"well made, not easy to watch"
PONYO
Showing on 30 April 2011 to an audience of 96, of which 59 gave feedback with a score of 75% approval rating. This was the first animation shown at the society and we also allowed children to watch the film. The general feedback was admiring of the hand drawn animation, perhaps a little too long and may be for children, although a couple thought it would be too frightening for children!
"Quite magical, frightening and gentle. The Tsunami was amazingly done!"
"beautiful drawing", "beautifully executed"
WELCOME
Shown on 30 April 2011 to an audience of 106 of which 65 gave feedback with an approval rating of 89%.
"hard hitting. They should show this to British MPs"
"incredibly gripping and beautifully acted"
"harrowing but wonderful"
"he was so like all of us"
"wonderful film, makes us challenge our easy assumptions"
