Name that Film!

[Ronin Storm]

I really shouldn't have watched that film, but John Carpenter + Kurt Russell = Win...

So, here's your next film:

A reporter sets out to tell a story of understanding but ends up in the thick of it. He has to lay down his camera and take up arms to make sure that he survives the day.

 

[Kasatka]

Spiderman.

 

[thatbloke]

the first thing that pops into mind when I read that is that really camp reporter from The Fifth Element but that sounds horribly wrong

 

[Ronin Storm]

Spiderman.

Mmm, good thinking, but no.

The Fifth Element

Ruby Rod. "Super green!" But no.

 

[Kasatka]

Natural Born Killers.

 

[Ronin Storm]

Natural Born Killers.

There's a reporter in Natural Born Killers? I think I've editted that film out of my head. Nope.

 

[Kasatka]

Robert Downey Jr's character is a reporter who is filming a documentary about the killers from within the prison prior to their execution, but when riots break out he takes up arms to help break them out.

 

[Zooggy]

Hoy,

I'm going with The Year of Living Dangerously.

Interesting film, if it is that one.

Cheers,
J.

 

[Ronin Storm]

Robert Downey Jr's character is a reporter

It has him in? I seriously editted this film out.

The Year of Living Dangerously

Not one I know, so no.

 

[Ki!ler-Mk1]

We Were Soldiers

 

[Ronin Storm]

We Were Soldiers

My second clue was going to be:

During the film, the reporter meets a man who used to test experimental parachutes.

Correct!

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[Ki!ler-Mk1]

Clue:
After a celebrated prince is born, dark forces plot his doom, separated from his kingdom he is presumed dead.

 

[Tempscire]

Clue:
After a celebrated prince is born, dark forces plot his doom, separated from his kingdom he is presumed dead.

The Lion King?

 

[Ki!ler-Mk1]

The Lion King?

Correct - I was hoping to get some more clues in since its not an uncommon theme in stories, and yet ya got it!
Did the celebrated bit give it away?

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5: Solemn, Xylak
4: Huung, Ki!ler-Mk1
3: silkth, Zooggy, DocBot, waterproofbob
2: Chuchu, BiG_D, Panda,
1: elDiablo, Wol, Iron Fist, PeePee, thatbloke, comrade_phil, Pwnstar, Kasatka, Tempscire

 

[Tempscire]

Correct - I was hoping to get some more clues in since its not an uncommon theme in stories, and yet ya got it!
Did the celebrated bit give it away?

9: Ronin Storm
8:
7:
6:
5: Solemn, Xylak
4: Huung, Ki!ler-Mk1
3: silkth, Zooggy, DocBot, waterproofbob
2: Chuchu, BiG_D, Panda,
1: elDiablo, Wol, Iron Fist, PeePee, thatbloke, comrade_phil, Pwnstar, Kasatka, Tempscire

Nothing in particular. Just fitted really.

6 men of strength and a low born man fight for rice

 

[Ronin Storm]

7 Samurai?

 

[Tempscire]

7 Samurai?

Yep, nice easy one for you

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8:
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5: Solemn, Xylak
4: Huung, Ki!ler-Mk1
3: silkth, Zooggy, DocBot, waterproofbob
2: Chuchu, BiG_D, Panda,
1: elDiablo, Wol, Iron Fist, PeePee, thatbloke, comrade_phil, Pwnstar, Kasatka, Tempscire

 

[Ronin Storm]

Kudos for the Kurosawa.

Let's try:

In a story of hijinks and dastardly deeds, two men are discovered to be related by singing the same wrong words to a well known song.

 

[thatbloke]

erm... Twins?

 

[Ronin Storm]

Twins?

Nope. Fairly sure no singing was involved there...