AVF Netflix Recommended

Trist · 22-01-2012, 1:13 PM

I thought it might be a nice idea to have a thread with AVForums content recommendations by users on here. I'm sure there are lots of little known gems on there waiting to be discovered.

Basically post the title of what you have watched,a short review and a rating out of 5.

Let's stick with things that you WOULD recommended rather than things that you wouldn't.

I'll kick things off...

THE KING OF KONG

Documentary looking at a battle between two retro gamers competing for the world record on Donkey Kong. Yup it's just as geeky as it sounds and will certainly involve plenty of cringing at some of the people and just how obsessed they have become with Donkey Kong consuming their lives.

Funny documentary though and filmed in a way to very much pit good against evil.

Score 4/5

Bantocks · 22-01-2012, 4:57 PM

Watched King of Kong before and can also recommend this. Awesome film.

I can recommend City of God for anyone that hasn't seen it. One of the best foreign films I've seen.

rodd1000 · 22-01-2012, 5:06 PM

Currently watching Firefly a sci-Fi tv series from a few years back. Sadly only made one season but gained immense popularity after it was pulled then went on to be made into a Hollywood film called Serenity.

5 stars and Highly recommended if you enjoy sci-Fi.

p60mme · 22-01-2012, 5:21 PM

For any fans of Shaolin Soccer this is a must see. Great in HD and some great wire antics.

(warning subtitles)

4/5

Wiione · 22-01-2012, 5:48 PM

Breaking Bad - easily a must-see.

chrisowe · 22-01-2012, 8:49 PM

I've just been watching 'Kentucky Fried Movie' . It was the first ever film I watched on VHS!
I remember it being better though! 2/5.

HummerUK · 22-01-2012, 9:20 PM

Twin Peaks in sort of HD and Dolby Digital+ 5.1 Sound.
Buckaroo Banzai

HummerUK

Trist · 22-01-2012, 10:33 PM

LAST TRAIN HOME

Another documentary. This time following a family during Chinese New Year... having visited China last year I absolutely loved
this. Highlighting the contrast between rural and developing China this really is an excellent insight into a nation in transition.

The trains weren't much better when I caught them out there either!

5/5

lee101 · 24-01-2012, 12:58 PM

Ive just started watching mad men, I missed it the 1st time found and its fantastic

Spooksta · 25-01-2012, 10:49 PM

The Next Three Days

8/10

It's slow but filmed very well so works.

I Missed this when it came out as it got poor word of mouth.

**Steven** · 25-01-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiione

Breaking Bad - easily a must-see.

How many seasons are available? Seeing as the powers that be decide to only release two seasons on disc here

Wiione · 26-01-2012, 10:27 AM

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How many seasons are available? Seeing as the powers that be decide to only release two seasons on disc here

Seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix UK, seasons 1, 2 and 3 on Netflix US.

Trist · 26-01-2012, 8:22 PM

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Ive just started watching mad men, I missed it the 1st time found and its fantastic

Is that on the US Netflix? Can't see it on the UK one...

lee101 · 27-01-2012, 3:28 PM

Yea u.s netflix only

dazza74 · 27-01-2012, 4:13 PM

Good selection of French films on the US site imo. I quite enjoyed "Point Black" the other night.

HummerUK · 27-01-2012, 5:03 PM

"The Bridge", a documentary about those who jump from the "Golden Gate Bridge".

THE BRIDGE ::: The Movie

It is as popular a spot as Beachy Head.

HummerUK

iLardyboy · 31-01-2012, 2:06 PM

Arrested Development Seasons 1-3 in HD, awesome US comedy show. Has both Jason Bateman and Michael Cera in along with other well known actors.

It's a must watch for me - 5/5

IMDb - Arrested Development (TV Series 2003–2006)

silent ninja · 31-01-2012, 8:50 PM

Supernatural (Netflix US).

It wasn't there before and a quick Google search indeed shows it only became available yesterday. The first 3 seasons are definitely worth a watch. There are some gem episodes in there. It can be serious/tense/horror one minute and comedic the next. Very good show if you like indie feeling shows.

HummerUK · 31-01-2012, 10:20 PM

Watched two semi sci-fi films with Gary Sinise neither of which I have seen before.

"Imposter" set in 2079 and "The Forgotten"

Both quite unusual...

HummerUK

20Hearts · 02-02-2012, 10:47 AM

Apocalypto in HD and DD5.1

Definitely five stars from me. Loved it.

Also loved "The Next Three Days"

Mr Jolly · 02-02-2012, 5:06 PM

"The Baby's Room"

A subtitled Spanish film about a young couple who have just moved into their new home. They are given a baby monitor and can hear strange things whilst listening to it at night.........

This was recommended to me by someone on the football365 forum and I loved it.

kwebbotaurus · 02-02-2012, 6:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Jolly

"The Baby's Room"

A subtitled Spanish film about a young couple who have just moved into their new home. They are given a baby monitor and can hear strange things whilst listening to it at night.........

This was recommended to me by someone on the football365 forum and I loved it.

I will second this film, it's part of the Spanish TV Series 6 Films to Keep You Awake. Saw it when it was on BBC2 a few years back, very creepy.

I'm guessing it's on US Netflix rather than UK?

sirlisterofsmeg · 02-02-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HummerUK

Watched two semi sci-fi films with Gary Sinise neither of which I have seen before.

"Imposter" set in 2079 and "The Forgotten"

Both quite unusual...

HummerUK

Imposter is Fantastic
based on a Phillip K Dick short story.
Not seen The Forgotten.

Not signed up for Netflix yet Going to wait until i have a week off and just veg out.
Mind you ive just counted and i have over 40 Blurays still sealed and 4 sealed PS3 games to get through as well.

Mr Jolly · 03-02-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kwebbotaurus

I will second this film, it's part of the Spanish TV Series 6 Films to Keep You Awake. Saw it when it was on BBC2 a few years back, very creepy.

I'm guessing it's on US Netflix rather than UK?

Yep, U.S. Netflix.

rcaudwell · 03-02-2012, 10:34 AM

Blue Mountain State - US Netflix, stupid, puerile, American Pie style humour - but very funny

tausifs · 15-02-2012, 6:28 PM

This documentary biographic by David Gest is IMO the definitive one. Far better than the opportunistic patchwork job I expected.

I was up till midnight watching and had to pull myself away, very absorbing stuff. Only on US Netflix though I think.

HummerUK · 15-02-2012, 7:26 PM

The Ladies Man (1961) HD Jerry Lewis.

Picture quality good and a couple of funny moments.

What mainly impressed me is the set they made of the mansion where most of the story is set.

It is four floors high and twice as wide and reminds me of a dolls house permitting the camera to go though walls that are missing.

HummerUK

eaglemmoomin · 16-02-2012, 12:27 PM

Six seasons of HIMYM on US site.

rcaudwell · 16-02-2012, 12:36 PM

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Six seasons of HIMYM on US site.

To save anyone else having to google it "How I Met your Mother"

tausifs · 02-03-2012, 1:18 PM

OK chaps, both my Lovefilm BD rentals went back today.

I need a Netflix HD movie recommendation, UK or US, action genre with a drama/thriller twist pls or any of the above.

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Trist Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South London Thanks: Gave 457, Got 295 Posts: 2,637	AVF Netflix Recommended Advertisement Want to Advertise? I thought it might be a nice idea to have a thread with AVForums content recommendations by users on here. I'm sure there are lots of little known gems on there waiting to be discovered. Basically post the title of what you have watched,a short review and a rating out of 5. Let's stick with things that you WOULD recommended rather than things that you wouldn't. I'll kick things off... THE KING OF KONG Documentary looking at a battle between two retro gamers competing for the world record on Donkey Kong. Yup it's just as geeky as it sounds and will certainly involve plenty of cringing at some of the people and just how obsessed they have become with Donkey Kong consuming their lives. Funny documentary though and filmed in a way to very much pit good against evil. Score 4/5
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p60mme New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Thanks: Gave 0, Got 1 Posts: 24	Kung FU Dunk For any fans of Shaolin Soccer this is a must see. Great in HD and some great wire antics. (warning subtitles) 4/5
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20Hearts Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Thanks: Gave 12, Got 15 Posts: 183	Apocalypto in HD and DD5.1 Definitely five stars from me. Loved it. Also loved "The Next Three Days" Last edited by 20Hearts; 02-02-2012 at 6:58 PM.
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tausifs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Midlands Thanks: Gave 429, Got 92 Posts: 2,804	The Real Michael Jackson This documentary biographic by David Gest is IMO the definitive one. Far better than the opportunistic patchwork job I expected. I was up till midnight watching and had to pull myself away, very absorbing stuff. Only on US Netflix though I think. Last edited by tausifs; 16-02-2012 at 10:55 AM. Reason: typo
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22-01-2012, 4:57 PM	#2
Bantocks Veteran Member Join Date: May 2003 Thanks: Gave 393, Got 473 Posts: 5,865	Watched King of Kong before and can also recommend this. Awesome film. I can recommend City of God for anyone that hasn't seen it. One of the best foreign films I've seen.
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rodd1000 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesterfield Thanks: Gave 51, Got 43 Posts: 865	Currently watching Firefly a sci-Fi tv series from a few years back. Sadly only made one season but gained immense popularity after it was pulled then went on to be made into a Hollywood film called Serenity. 5 stars and Highly recommended if you enjoy sci-Fi.
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22-01-2012, 5:48 PM	#5
Wiione Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Thanks: Gave 2, Got 48 Posts: 567	Breaking Bad - easily a must-see.
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chrisowe Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Anywhere Thanks: Gave 22, Got 16 Posts: 463	I've just been watching 'Kentucky Fried Movie' . It was the first ever film I watched on VHS! I remember it being better though! 2/5.
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HummerUK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Thanks: Gave 73, Got 124 Posts: 1,318	Twin Peaks in sort of HD and Dolby Digital+ 5.1 Sound. Buckaroo Banzai HummerUK
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22-01-2012, 10:33 PM	#8
Trist Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South London Thanks: Gave 457, Got 295 Posts: 2,637	LAST TRAIN HOME Another documentary. This time following a family during Chinese New Year... having visited China last year I absolutely loved this. Highlighting the contrast between rural and developing China this really is an excellent insight into a nation in transition. The trains weren't much better when I caught them out there either! 5/5
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lee101 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norwich Thanks: Gave 3, Got 36 Posts: 236	Ive just started watching mad men, I missed it the 1st time found and its fantastic
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Spooksta Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Thanks: Gave 130, Got 65 Posts: 1,826	The Next Three Days 8/10 It's slow but filmed very well so works. I Missed this when it came out as it got poor word of mouth.
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lee101 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norwich Thanks: Gave 3, Got 36 Posts: 236	Yea u.s netflix only
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dazza74 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Thanks: Gave 1,416, Got 1,488 Posts: 13,452	Good selection of French films on the US site imo. I quite enjoyed "Point Black" the other night.
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HummerUK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Thanks: Gave 73, Got 124 Posts: 1,318	"The Bridge", a documentary about those who jump from the "Golden Gate Bridge". THE BRIDGE ::: The Movie It is as popular a spot as Beachy Head. HummerUK
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iLardyboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ballymoney, Northern Ireland Thanks: Gave 101, Got 108 Posts: 1,121	Arrested Development Seasons 1-3 in HD, awesome US comedy show. Has both Jason Bateman and Michael Cera in along with other well known actors. It's a must watch for me - 5/5 IMDb - Arrested Development (TV Series 2003–2006)
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silent ninja Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coventry Thanks: Gave 112, Got 122 Posts: 1,523	Supernatural (Netflix US). It wasn't there before and a quick Google search indeed shows it only became available yesterday. The first 3 seasons are definitely worth a watch. There are some gem episodes in there. It can be serious/tense/horror one minute and comedic the next. Very good show if you like indie feeling shows.
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HummerUK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Thanks: Gave 73, Got 124 Posts: 1,318	Watched two semi sci-fi films with Gary Sinise neither of which I have seen before. "Imposter" set in 2079 and "The Forgotten" Both quite unusual... HummerUK
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Mr Jolly Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oop North Thanks: Gave 154, Got 75 Posts: 482	"The Baby's Room" A subtitled Spanish film about a young couple who have just moved into their new home. They are given a baby monitor and can hear strange things whilst listening to it at night......... This was recommended to me by someone on the football365 forum and I loved it.
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rcaudwell Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southport Thanks: Gave 185, Got 112 Posts: 1,200	Blue Mountain State - US Netflix, stupid, puerile, American Pie style humour - but very funny
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HummerUK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Thanks: Gave 73, Got 124 Posts: 1,318	The Ladies Man (1961) HD Jerry Lewis. Picture quality good and a couple of funny moments. What mainly impressed me is the set they made of the mansion where most of the story is set. It is four floors high and twice as wide and reminds me of a dolls house permitting the camera to go though walls that are missing. HummerUK
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eaglemmoomin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crawley Thanks: Gave 28, Got 222 Posts: 2,346	Six seasons of HIMYM on US site.
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tausifs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Midlands Thanks: Gave 429, Got 92 Posts: 2,804	OK chaps, both my Lovefilm BD rentals went back today. I need a Netflix HD movie recommendation, UK or US, action genre with a drama/thriller twist pls or any of the above.
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