Films on Trial

This week Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is on trial. Is it robbing from the rich to give to the poor? Or is it robbing from the poor to give to the rich?

There are lots of great discussions, plus a quiz about movie soundtracks that have been number one in the UK music charts.

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The Suicide Squad (2021) is in the hot seat this week. Does James Gunn hit the bullseye or has he jumped the shark?

Ausy and Gav defend, pointing out a stellar cast and refreshing take on the dark side of superhero comics. Alex and Dave disagree, looking instead at the lack of emotional depth between the characters and the excessive violence.

All this with an impression of Harley Quinn and a quiz based on the cast!

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Se7en is on trial this week. A blessing to behold or a terrible transgression?

Dave and Joel argue that stunning direction and a thrilling plot make this a classic. Gav and Alex point out that the mystery gets lost in gore and a certain terrible performance tanks the entire film.

All this with an impression of one of the sinners in the film and a quiz based on the seven deadly sins!

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This week, Clue is on trial. Is it a board game adaptation? Or a bored game adaptation?

Dave is defending and states that this zany comedy is elevated by its tremendous cast of comedy greats. But Gav is prosecuting and argues that the film doesn't channel the spirit of the game and is screwball comedy instead of a good whodunnit.

There are failed attempts of impersonating Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd, and a quiz all about movie butlers!

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Knives Out is in the hot seat this week. A cut above the rest or a stab in the dark?

Gav is in defence, looking at a stellar story that balances a clever whodunnit with fascinating insights into American society. Joel and Alex are on offence, pointing out a bloated A-list cast that defies belief and weak core to the story.

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Akira is in the hot seat this week. Does it put the pedal to the metal or is it a bumpy ride?

Joel and Alex defend, bringing up the fact that the groundbreaking animation and gloriously bloody action made this the first anime film to cross over to western audiences. Gav and Dave argue that the plot is not easy to figure out and being hugely influential does not necessarily make for a great watch.

All this and a quiz about anime films. Which is the highest grossing anime of all time? Tune in to find out!

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We put 50 First Dates in the dock this week. Something to bear in mind or completely forgettable?

Ausy and Alex defend, saying that this is a solid Adam Sandler vehicle with a unique premise and good lead actors. Dave does not agree, saying the the plot is morally questionable and many of the jokes morally bankrupt.

All this with an impression of Adam Sandler and a quiz about romance and Hawaii!

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This week Sleepless in Seattle is on trial. Is it a peaceful nights sleep, or is it a bad case of insomnia?

Alex and Dave argue that the film is a timeless classic, with a brilliant and funny script. Gav and Ausy disagree and say that it's not funny or romantic, and has dated very badly.

There's a Six Degrees of Separation quiz, impressions of Cary Grant, and a very lively debate.

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The Proposal is on trial this week. An acceptable romcom or just indecent?

Gav defends, saying that Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds lead a classic romcom that is exactly what you expect. Dave and Joel argue it is a little too predictable with a dud script holding the cast back.

All this with an impression of Betty White as well!

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Four Weddings and a Funeral is on trial this week. Will your heart skip a beat or will it explode in your chest?

Gav defends, looking at excellent performances and a winning script that revitalised British cinema at the time. Joel and Alex point out a weak central romance and characters that are so posh you don't care what happens to them.

All this and an impression of a bumbling English gent and a quiz about stock Richard Curtis characters: Kook or Duke?

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