Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[McConnaughay]

Aside from Forrest Gump, I actually went onto watch three other movies yesterday. I guess that I was just in that kind-of a mood.

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Cars 2:
I think that we can all pretty well guess that this movie wasn't up to the high-standards that Pixar has been known for, at least for me. I loved Toy Story, Bug's Life, Monster's Inc, and a lot of their other movies, and I moderately enjoyed Cars for its great animation albeit average story. This movie just really didn't have a lot to offer. I realize that it made a lot of money and it also maintained a lot of the animation that I enjoyed, but the story felt so campy and unthoughtful that it really felt more like a TV animated movie. And not a good TV animated movie like Lion King 2, (which I liked) but something along the lines of Open Season 2. (I didn't even like the first one.) The movie doesn't focus around Lightning much whatsoever in favor of Mater, who is an acquired taste that I don't have. 3.0/10.0

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Desperado:
From the gifted-mind of Robert Rodriguez comes the sequel to the beloved El Mariachi, which ... I have not seen. I couldn't find it, and I didn't think that the stories had much continuity with them. I will watch it down the line along with Once Upon a Time in the West, but I can't be bothered right now. Anyway, Robert Rodriguez, known for this series, along with Sin City and Spy Kids amongst other things. I thought that the first three Spy Kids movies were entertaining, especially whenever I was a kid. And I hear good things about Sin City, he also did one of the ****** Grindhouse movies and the Machete sequels that followed. So, maybe I was a little hasty when I said that he was gifted. The movie stars Antonio Banderas, who is somebody that I enjoy in small doses. The movie wasn't anything amazing, but it has some humorous moments, I liked Quinton Tarrantino's cameo in the movie, but the story itself never really clicked on an emotional level. Although, maybe that has something to do with the fact that I haven't seen the first one. 6.0/10.0

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This is one of the movies that I always knew would be good, but never got around to watching, however, I must say that I never expected it to be THAT good. I mean, Jesus Christ, the movie was almost three-hours long and I was hooked from the beginning to the end. Samuel L. Jackson, perhaps, did the performance of his career, while Bruce Willis and John Travolta were no slouches at all whatsoever. I loved how the story never went in one particular direction, it didn't seem to have any long-term message except for being entertaining. And then, the end happened, and I actually found myself going ape-**** nuts for Jackson's speech at the end. Just a very good movie, probably the best that I have watched this year so far. 8.5/10.0


The Amazing Spider-Man
I hoped this won't happen but it did,only thing good in this movie is creation of "parents mystery",I guess it is a decent start of series,it was boring most of the time,best scenes were at Oscorp,part 2 will probably be a lot better,I mean from the trailer it looks like they took best parts of this movie and done them better,and ofc more of them,best part of this movie for me is that mystery,everything else was just basic.Decant movie,second one will probably be a lot better.

VERDICT: 6.5/10
I liked it, although, for me, it's only about a seven, I liked the chemistry between Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield. I also like that Peter Parker felt like a new character and not a rehash of what we saw in the Sam Raimi trilogy. I, too, expect for the sequel to be much better.

[M+F Reviews]

Just saw District 9 as it was on the tv. Really do like this film. I just feel so sorry for Wikus and his whole situation. Does not really have a happy ending. Still hoping for a sequel! 8/10

[Lucas]

Midnight Cowboy-Great film featuring fantastic performances by Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. I found the plot compelling, but it meandered quite a bit. But it all ends up heading towards a powerful conclusion. Definitely a classic film from the roaring 60's.

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[JayDee]

In other words, if you think you can pick up more reps if you repost this in your thread, you'll do it, right? ;)

I would probably rep it again anyways, because it was an excellent review.

Oh good, I'm glad to see my reputation as a rep whore has become fairly widespread on the board. Saves me having to explain myself over and over. :p

And thank you very much. :up:

[mojofilter]

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[cricket]

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I'm watching this tonight; looking forward to it.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

jennifer garner was so useless in that movie.

[Lucas]

Sideways-Film about the mediocrity and unfulfillment of middle age.It's neither bleak, nor is it sentimental. Its smooth, sweet and honest. A mature roadtrip movie about two men drinking wine,eating food and living life. Very mellow viewing.4

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[The Gunslinger45]

jennifer garner was so useless in that movie.

Could have been worse. It could have been Elektra. ;)

[Sexy Celebrity]

jennifer garner was so useless in that movie.

What exactly were you hoping she'd do? Use her teeth as a can opener for the other characters? Carry Matthew McConaughey and transsexual Jared Leto on her back through the hospital? Make them clothes? Run the whole f**king Dallas Buyers Club and let Ron and Rayon just sit on their asses and collect the money? God! You think all women should just be slaves, don't ya?

[Pussy Galore]

I agree 100% Lucas, great film!

[cricket]

Sideways-Film about the mediocrity and unfulfillment of middle age.It's neither bleak, nor is it sentimental. Its smooth, sweet and honest. A mature roadtrip movie about two men drinking wine,eating food and living life. Very mellow viewing.4

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At Christmas when my father in law offered wine, I yelled out "I am not drinking f**kin merlot!". He almost smacked me; he never saw the movie.

Great flick

[rauldc14]

Stranger than Paradise- interesting little film. I give it a 7/10, glad to see it make the 80s list.

[mojofilter]

Sideways was a great movie. 4.5

Alexander Payne never disappoints, and Paul Giamatti is an American treasure. I love the guy!

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

What exactly were you hoping she'd do? Use her teeth as a can opener for the other characters? Carry Matthew McConaughey and transsexual Jared Leto on her back through the hospital? Make them clothes? Run the whole f**king Dallas Buyers Club and let Ron and Rayon just sit on their asses and collect the money? God! You think all women should just be slaves, don't ya?

is that too much to ask?

but seriously, the movie could've gone on basically unchanged without her. they could've at least got an actress who wasn't so boring.

[rauldc14]

Young Frankenstein- 8/10

[Stag Hunter]

I watched a few films this week, one of which being There Will Be Blood. This is one of Anderson’s grittiest and most powerful works (if not his grittiest and most powerful work). It’s his crowning achievement, in my opinion (a disgustingly beautiful masterpiece). Anderson incorporates a Kubrickesque style into this film with wide-angle shots, following Daniel Day-Lewis’s character, Daniel Plainview, in various close-ups. Day-Lewis’s performance was a colossal one, alongside a brilliant Paul Dano. I’ve discussed this movie with many people and quite a few individuals agree that Day-Lewis’s best performance was as Bill “The Butcher” Cutting from Gangs of New York. I beg to differ. Bill “The Butcher” Cutting was a fantastic character, but he was a more theatrical and a more over-the-top character. Day-Lewis as Plainview, however, was a genuine and a believable performance. I have met exceedingly more individuals like Daniel Plainview than I have Bill “The Butcher” Cutting. I just don’t see that type of character in everyday life. Daniel Plainview is a person I experience constantly. He’s the politician, the businessman, the narcissistic ego-maniac running around that I'm sure we've all come across. In conclusion, There Will Be Blood is a cutthroat character study of a man behind a mask.

[Lucas]

Sherlock Jr.-Extremely impressive stuntwork,visual effects and setpieces. The story left a bit to be desired though. Still a very impressive piece of silent cinema. 3.5

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[Pussy Galore]

Captain America = bad bad bad bad bad bad bad cliché bad bad bad

Vengeance is Mine (1979 Shohei Imamura) It was pretty good, but I didn't understand all the choice that the main character made. I'd have to rewatch it to understand it completely I think

[Baron_Gorc]

Terribly Happy (Frygtelig Lykkelig) - 2008 Danish film about a young policeman, who accidentally commits a crime and tries desperately to hush it up. This film was so many times compared with dark comedies made by Coen brothers that my expectations were probably too high. It´s not a bad film, it just lacks more plot twists to be really unforgettable. And it´s definitely more effective as psychological drama about main hero´s moral dilemmas than as dark comedy. However, I was really impressed by its atmosphere (which really is comparable to Coen brothers world) and by leading actor Jakob Cedergren´s subtle performance. 6/10

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[Nostromo87]

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1060 west addison?
that's wrigley field!

Blues Brothers
(John Landis, 1980)

4

John Belushi, Dan Akroyd, James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin,
Steven Spielberg, Carrie Fisher, & John Candy all in the same movie?

awesome

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[mark f]

Don't forget Kathleen Freeman, Henry Gibson, Cab Calloway and Twiggy. :)

[cricket]

Dallas Buyers Club 4

McConaughey and Leto are as spectacular as advertised and deserve any praise they get. Jennifer Garner was an interesting and risky choice for her role but she nailed it as well. This is probably not something I will watch again at this point in my life, but this is an outstanding movie with a great story.

[McConnaughay]

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Around this time last year, I went to the theaters and celebration for my friend and my own birthday. He was born the second, and me, the twelfth, and we went and watched a movie called Warm Bodies. The movie was surprisingly well-done, with a finely developed script, and decent characters, but it wasn't anything more than a seven, tops. It was the first movie that I saw that year. (I went onto see twenty other movies in theaters that year.)

Anyway, Lego Movie was the first movie that I saw in theaters this year, and I was expecting something enjoyable, but a seven tops. I did not expect to see one of the greatest animated movies that I have ever seen. And I am talking, better than Lion King, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and any anime that I have ever seen. The movie felt as if it took my ****** sense of humor and amplified it enough to make an actual movie. Seriously, the movie could have reasonably been called "Derp: The Movie". What made the humor special though is that it carried it with such confidence, "This is not stupid, you know why, because I said so!"

However, beside the hilarious antics that didn't need obscenity to catch a laugh, there was a heart and charm that pulled through in the movie. And it isn't as simple as a regular everyday nobody becoming something special. Is it sappy? Yes, but it's also pretty ****ing great.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Yeah, have heard plenty of praise about this movie so far. Will definitely have to watch it, though probably not in theaters right now.

[McConnaughay]

Yeah, have heard plenty of praise about this movie so far. Will definitely have to watch it, though probably not in theaters right now.
It's funny. I have three friends that I would consider myself "close" to in high-school, and I turn eighteen in four days. One of them is having dinner with his girlfriends' parents, the other is going to homecoming, ... my best friend and I went to watch the Lego Movie. There was LITERALLY no adults in there that weren't with little kids. :p

I am going to go watch That Awkward Moment with my aunt tomorrow, I wanted to watch Monuments Man right after Lego Movie, but my friend didn't want to leave on a potentially bad note.

[Nostromo87]

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what is the highest technique you hope to achieve?
to have no technique

Enter the Dragon
(Robert Clouse, 1973)

4.5+

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[Pussy Galore]

I wouldn't give it 9/10, but yeah it's a really good martial art movie

[Matteo]

I've never really cared much for the Oscars in the past, but this year I am making it my priority to watch all the Best Picture nominees before the Awards take place. I watched these two films over the last couple of days:


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12 Years a Slave (2013, Steve McQueen)

This is a ferocious and callous depiction of the slave industry, told with both heart and candor. McQueen's vision does not seem to be hindered at all here - it adopts the same savagery approach of Hunger and the same unconcealed candidness of Shame. Considering its subject matter, this is the type of film that could have easily been plagued with sentimentality, but it stays mostly restrained throughout, never feeling like a mawkish or unduly dramatised story. From a technical standpoint, is a well-crafted piece, but to me, not the unreservedly gripping and compelling masterpiece some have claimed. It more or less met my expectations (in terms of how McQueen told the story), but I couldn't help but shake the fact that the film never felt like it stretched twelve years. Call it implausible or just ineffective, but it bothered me. Nonetheless, it is a good film - brutal, plaintive, and poignant, but nothing more than that from where I am standing. Maybe a 6.5 or a 7. This is "the" perfect Oscar film, though, especially in a time where American cinema is becoming increasingly more attentive and aware of the tragic history of the slave trade, a subject largely disregarded of prior.






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Nebraska (2013, Alexander Payne)

A tender and human film that thrives in its simplicity. An effortless tale about trying to obtain independence and value in one's later years, Payne tells this adeptly written tale with both a remarkable deal of unfeigned fraternity and deadpan humour. The black and white photography is beautiful, furnishing the film with this sense of timelessness, but also a distinctively wretched undercurrent. It is such an undemanding and and 'steady' film that greatly impressed me on all levels, particularly Bruce Dern's performance and Payne's self-controlled presence behind the camera. It is a wonderful tale that had vague reminiscences of David Lynch's The Straight Story - a compassionate and human portrayal of seniority, told with flawed (but highly relatable) characters. It also has a lovely soundtrack. I'll give this an 8 or maybe a bit higher.

[Baron_Gorc]

Visible World (Viditelný svet) Little known Slovak psychological drama, starring Czech actor Ivan Trojan as Oliver, a distant, introverted man, whose life is almost entirely devoted to his main hobby, which is stalking. The object of his binocular observation is beautiful young lady living across the street in seemingly happy family. Oliver remembers every detail of her daily habits and soon develops a plan how to use all these informations in order to disrupt her marriage and - hopefully - took the place of her husband at the end.

At the beginning, the story seems to be very similar to the One Hour Photo with Robin Williams, but the main character is much more rational and self-controlled here, his motivation (very slowly uncovered by mostly visual clues) is different and his behaviour less predictable. Thanks to Trojan´s hypnotic performance, the film is suspenseful and intense from the beginning to the end, even if little bit slow-paced for the standards of this century and with some unnecessarily long or repetitive scenes. Unexpectedly solid film, resembling some old fashioned suspense thrillers from the 1960s and 1970s. 8/10

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[dadgumblah]

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
For many, the movies made by Ealing Studios of England, especially in the 40's and 50's, are considered to be classic, particularly the comedies they turned out. Alec Guinness was the star of several of them. Until yesterday I had only seen one, The Man in the White Suit (also 1951 and also starring Guinness) and it was brilliant. So I had occasion to see TLHM and I loved it. The film builds slowly, but by the end has picked up such a breakneck pace that you'll want to watch it twice to catch everything. It has Guinness and co-star Stanley Holloway plotting to smuggle gold bullion out of the country, sell it, then come back rich men, hopefully undetected by the police. Needless to say, nothing goes exactly as planned. I was amused at first and howling with laughter by the end. Love, love this movie and look forward to catching more Ealing comedies.

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5

[M+F Reviews]

I had to watch We're The Millers Last Night. Wasn't to keen on watching it but it was actually okay. Some funny parts but a lot of cringe worthy scenes and silliness. The acting performances were not to great either.

6/10

[Ryanharish]

Well it was "Killing Me Softly" last movie that i watch with my GF. This awesome movie based on love and romance so we enjoyed this movie a lot. In this movie the role of Joseph Fiennes i like the most. I will rate 8 out of 10 for the same movie.

[Lucas]

Almost Famous-Certainly a good film that is entertaining,sweet and with a fantastic soundtrack. But it feels a bit artificial at the same time, and thats whats keeping me from thinking its great. It just feels a bit too safe and lacks that raw bite, truly great cinema possess. Still a good film though. 3.5

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[mark f]

I've been bitten by a lot of movies that weren't great. :cool:

[The Gunslinger45]

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5

Strange, surreal, dark and erotic. The movie definitely has multiple meanings to it. Whether the film is a condemnation or a tragic love letter to Hollywood is up for grabs, but the film does delve into dreams and fantasy versus reality. Either way I liked it better the second time around, but I still prefer Eraserhead and Blue Velvet.

[Memento Mori]

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A Simple Plan
4

[Gideon58]

Can't be objective about A WALK TO REMEMBER because I can't stand Mandy Moore.

[Gideon58]

I loved IN HER SHOES...I think the performances of Toni Collette and Shirley MacLaine alone make it worth watching.

[Pussy Galore]

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It was my first Godard and I enjoyed it. The everyday life scene in the apartment was interesting and Fritz Lang acting was really good as well. There's probably a certain analogy to be made with Ulysse story and the one of Paul and Camille, but in order to made my mind about it I'd have to rewatch the film. 3.5

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A great film about an old man trying to get on with is life while he has some questioning about himself and the way he is. 4

[Daniel M]

I love Le Mépris and Wild Strawberries is one of many Bergman that I need to see :)

[Voigan]

My Neighbor Totoro 8/10
It took me a while to get used the film's style since not much actually happens and I didn't really warm up to it until the second time I watched it.
Parts of it are a bit too sweet and sappy for me but overall it's a really good movie. And the catbus is awesome. :D

[Mr Minio]

Daniel M, I command you to watch more Bergman!

[Pussy Galore]

It was only my second Bergman (the first one being Persona)

I'd like to see The Seventh Seal, but the rest of his work seems a little melodramatic (Fanny and Alexander, Cries and Whispers, etc.)

[Matteo]

It was only my second Bergman (the first one being Persona)

I'd like to see The Seventh Seal, but the rest of his work seems a little melodramatic (Fanny and Alexander, Cries and Whispers, etc.)

I would never personally call his films melodramatic. They are sentimental, but in a completely human, non-contrived manner. But many of his films are also fairly cynical and blunt, steering away completely from any sentimentality and proving to be somewhat of a cold and desolate viewing experience. Fanny and Alexander is a hauntingly beautiful work, though, with some masterful photography and almost flawless direction, so I would highly recommend that.

Out of the nineteen Bergman films I have seen, The Silence, arguably his most surreal and 'visual' tale, is my favourite. He is an incredible filmmaker and also one of the greatest screenwriters ever.

[Mr Minio]

but the rest of his work seems a little melodramatic It's not.

[wintertriangles]

Out of the nineteen Bergman films I have seen, The Silence, arguably his most surreal and 'visual' tale, is my favourite.
Have you not seen Hour of the Wolf?

[Daniel M]

Daniel M, I command you to watch more Bergman!

I know I should. I've seen Persona, The Seventh Seal and Fanny and Alexander, and all are great. The last one is close to perfect film making in my opinion, and my favourite of his.

I have Wild Strawberries and Cries and Whispers ready to watch, the latter will probably be sooner rather than later as it looks set to be the next Movie Club film.

[-KhaN-]

Justice League:War
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This was epic,they had introduction for every character and they done awesome job!So many funny scenes,most of them are Green Lantern-Batman jokes.I like how they showed Batman's genius superiority,while they at the same time showed Superman's physical superiority,Flash is as always,that funny guy of the group,WW is out time,with that fighting spirit,Green Lantern as that guy that in the end will do a lot but he will always be first one to get into the battle and first one to get knocked out of it,Shazam is a kid,really tall kid,they made Cyborg a really cool guy.Just awesome movie,guy who wrote script for this is a pure genius.Guys that are making Man of Steel 2 really need to look at this movie,it showed how you can putt a lot of superheroes together,while making short but good introduction.

VERDICT: 8.5/10

[McConnaughay]

There was an unexpected part-two to my theater ventures this weekend, a day removed from seeing the Lego Movie, I just got back from seeing another, not nearly as good.

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I don't think anybody in their right mind could be full heartened and honestly say that this movie was going to be anything other than mediocre. Zac Efron has always had a certain charm to him, I don't like him, but I can't deny that it's there. A certain arrogant douche-bag wit complimented by a sentimentality that underlines and undermines it. Even still, I can't help but cringe every time that I hear his name, thinking back to his days in the High-School Musical movies. I think his best years are ahead of him and I think he might actually end up being in a high-quality movie one day. To be fair, I haven't explored all of his work to proclaim that he hasn't once already. If Ashton Kutcher can do a Butterfly Effect, I think the same can be hoped for Efron.

Either way, this wasn't the time, and for the most part, this was a horribly formulaic script assisted poorly by terribly written dialogue. It's really sad whenever the only character that I enjoyed out of the movie is the one that was written to come across as an ******* and succeeds. There was so moments where I admittedly laughed, but it was for shock-value more than anything, and for the most part, it was obscenity and childishness more for the sake of it than to propel anything else forward.

The last half of the movie is a mild improvement, where it stops considerably with the ****** comedy and it's a time where it allows Efron to implement some of that charm that I was talking about. Even still, it comes too little too late, and the movie is nothing more than a 5 for me.

[M+F Reviews]

Just watched The Big Lebowski and will give it a rating 7/10.

What a crazy film. Perfect roles for Bridges and Goodman. Some totally wacky scenes and dream sequences provided by the Coen Brothers. Still not really sure what was going on but it was quite funny. I know it is some what of a cult classic. I think for me I may like it more and more, the more times I watch it.

[Matteo]

Have you not seen Hour of the Wolf?

I have, and even though that is more of a horror piece, I still classify The Silence as his most visual and surreal film. Then again, it has been many years since I've seen either.

[Sane]

It was only my second Bergman (the first one being Persona)

I'd like to see The Seventh Seal, but the rest of his work seems a little melodramatic (Fanny and Alexander, Cries and Whispers, etc.)

I agree with what others have said re melodramatic but I guess it depends on your definition of melodrama. Keep in mind though that he directed 50+ films so even if you avoided the ones you think will be melodramatic there will still be about 30 great films to watch.

In regards to the two you mentioned, I'd probably call C+W somewhat melodramatic, but still a great film, whilst F+A isn't, and it's something everybody should watch :)

[Lucas]

City Lights-4. Deft combination of comedy and drama. Another great film from Chaplin, look forward to viewing more of his films.

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[bluedeed]

My definition of melodrama is pretty simple: drama accompanied by music

[Baron_Gorc]

See No Evil AKA The Blind Terror (1971) This little thriller has some poor reputation for being a rip-off of better known Wait Until Dark (1967). Both films belongs to the subgenre "women in peril" and both have a blind woman as a main character, fighting against the attacks of the villain. However, in See No Evil it´s not such equitable "cat and mouse" mind game as in the older film.
Until the very end of the story, we do not see anything more from the villain than a pair of his cowboy boots, passing across the scene of a crime. So neither the main character nor audience knows who the antagonist is and what he wants, which may be effective in some cases, but not this time. Thanks to that, the leading character (played by Mia Farrow with annoying, childlike mannerism) is doomed into a position of a totally passive victim, whose sole task in the story is to freaking out and wait until someone else comes to help her. On a positive note, the film has a very good music by Elmer Bernstein and some of the many expressive camera angles are effective in a building of a claustrophobic atmosphere. 5/10

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[mark f]

I'm watching it now.

[Guaporense]

In regards to the two you mentioned, I'd probably call C+W somewhat melodramatic, but still a great film, whilst F+A isn't, and it's something everybody should watch :)

F+A, the TV series right?

[Guaporense]

My definition of melodrama is pretty simple: drama accompanied by music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFQRp6EP_JM :sick::sick::sick:

[Sane]

F+A, the TV series right?

Nice try ... but no. I wouldn't recommend a tv series version over a movie version on movieforums ;)

[rauldc14]

Guap tv series are not movies.

[bluedeed]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFQRp6EP_JM :sick::sick::sick:

How innovative! Look at all the low angles! And the thermodynamics present in every shot!

[Guaporense]

Nice try ... but no. I wouldn't recommend a tv series version over a movie version on movieforums ;)

Bergman would disagree. He said that the TV version of F+A is cr*p.

[Guaporense]

How innovative! Look at all the low angles! And the thermodynamics present in every shot!

There are actually several major innovations apparent in this scene.:sick: Though not in term of direction (it's reminiscent of Hideaki Anno, 1990's work which you don't know). Direction is the only thing you apparently understand (you don't care about the writing, design and the music, just "pure cinema" without these other "inferior" artforms interfering).

Though the "melodrama" according to your definition is more obvious in this scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On4-jntBfHE

Though I guess you cannot find Spielberg levels of integration between music and drama here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75M1XXEZciU

[gugubee557]

http://www.iceposter.com/thumbs/MOV_49c010e1_b.jpg
Loved, LOVED this movie. Great actors, simple but effective storyline. Loved the ending too, although lots of people thought it was cheesy.

4.5

[bluedeed]

There are actually several major innovations apparent in this scene.:sick: Though not in term of direction (it's reminiscent of Hideaki Anno, 1990's work which you don't know). Direction is the only thing you apparently understand (you don't care about the writing and the music, just "pure cinema" without these other "inferior" artforms interfering).

Though the "melodrama" according to your definition is more obvious in this scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On4-jntBfHE

You have no idea what you're talking about ever. You make massive claims but have no support for anything and only care about asserting your authority over others on the site. Dude, get out of here

[Guaporense]

If you don't like my posts don't answer then.

[bluedeed]

If you don't like my posts don't answer then.

If we're so hostile to you and your anime, leave the site

[Sane]

Bergman would disagree. He said that the TV version of F+A is cr*p.Bergman would disagree in regards to which version should be recommended on movieforums? Not sure he would have put too much thought into it to be honest.

There are actually several major innovations apparent in this scene.:sick: Though not in term of direction (it's reminiscent of Hideaki Anno, 1990's work which you don't know). Direction is the only thing you apparently understand (you don't care about the writing and the music, just "pure cinema" without these other "inferior" artforms interfering).


The writing in that scene is really corny - it's like from a daytime soap opera. Most of PMMM wasn't that bad so it's weird you are pointing it out - unless you want to show it is overly melodramatic.

[Guaporense]

But MoFo is not hostile towards me.

You, the individual, among thousands here, is. Why I would leave the site because you want to? You could pay me to leave, like a thousand dollars, though. :)

[bluedeed]

But MoFo is not hostile towards me.

You, the individual, among thousands here, is. Why I would leave the site because you want to? You could pay me to leave, like a thousand dollars, though. :)

Deal

[Guaporense]

Bergman would disagree in regards to which version should be recommended on movieforums? Not sure he would have put too much thought into it to be honest.

Considering they cut 2 hours of his TV series when it aired on cinemas, yes, he hated the film version of his TV series.

The writing in that scene is really corny - it's like from a daytime soap opera. Most of PMMM wasn't that bad so it's weird you are pointing it out - unless you want to show it is overly melodramatic.

Too bad you didn't like it. You don't understand the aesthetic power of corny lines. :D

[bluedeed]

Too bad you didn't like it. You don't understand the aesthetic power of corny lines.

This is really rude. It's not a lack of understanding! Stop asserting yourself as superior

[Guaporense]

You don't "get" so be it.

[Sane]

Considering they cut 2 hours of his TV series when it aired on cinemas, yes, he hated the film version of his TV series.




Oh, ok, you said he thought the tv version was crap.

Anyway, Ingmar is welcome to his opinion, as am I :)

[bluedeed]

You don't "get" so be it.

Can't wait for your analysis of The Wind Will Carry Us

[cricket]

The Best Years of our Lives 4.5

An epic film; beautiful and moving. It took about 15 minutes for me to have tears in my eyes. Another reason for my wife to break my balls.

[s1n1st3r]

http://www.impawards.com/2013/posters/conjuring_ver3_xlg.jpg (http://www.impawards.com/2013/conjuring_ver3.html)

The Conjuring

I am a big horror fan and like the feeling of getting scared. This movie offered some pretty good chills but no real major "jump" moments. I like Patrick Bateman since Insidious and he is pretty good here, Vera was also pretty good but seemed to be the clique clairvoyant. Some of the continuities seemed odd (ending scene) but overall I did enjoy it. It wasn't as memorable as the first paranormal activity to me but it is still a strong horror movie.

3.5/5 Stars

I also watched the Wolf of Wall Street but there has been a few posts about it so I wont put my 2 cents in. I really enjoyed it though 4/5 Stars.

[Kakarot89]

Trance

It was eh. The first half of the movie was really interesting and then it went downhill towards the end and became really dumb by the time it was over.

2.5/5

[the samoan lawyer]

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Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Expected better, i thought it dragged on too long and possibly the weakest of the original trilogy with 'Night' and 'Day,. Some funny moments though.

7/10

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Day of the Dead (1985)
As opposed to 'Dawn', this was much better than i expected. Its pretty dumb with over the top acting but its funny and in my opinion the most violent of the lot of them.

7.5/10

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Mysterious Skin

(rewatch) 6.5/10

[Mr Minio]

Too bad you didn't like it. You don't understand the aesthetic power of corny lines. :D

Go home Guaporense! You're drunk!

[cricket]

After Hours 4

Another gem from Scorsese, this is a really funny movie. I saw it when I was 14 and didn't get it. 28 years later, I got it.

[cricket]

Little Big Man 5

What's funny is that I didn't even think I'd like it; I only tried it because it's in Mark's top 10. It's sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes hilarious, and it's beautiful to watch. A fantastic story about a fascinating character played by the great Dustin Hoffman. Throw in the history aspect of it, and you've got yourself a great movie. I didn't think I had any room on my upcoming 70's list, but I will have to make room.

[Ironcurtin65]

"Nabraska" **** Loved this movie! Bruce Dern is exceptional in this role. Alexander Payne has directed some really wonderful movies.

[M+F Reviews]

Watched Grown Ups 2 earlier today. A few cheap laughs and for some reason I do like Adam Sandler. However other than that was a very poor effort. Some parts were so ridiculous like the very first scene. 4/10

[Lucas]

The Purple Rose of Cairo- A rather mellow film about a woman's love for cinema. I found it rather amusing,and I loved the bittersweet ending. 3+ . The rating might be a bit low, but I wasn't in the right mood for this film. A reviewing could make me think higher of it.

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[Cobpyth]

The Purple Rose of Cairo- A rather mellow film about a woman's love for cinema. I found it rather amusing,and I loved the bittersweet ending. 3+ . The rating might be a bit low, but I wasn't in the right mood for this film. A reviewing could make me think higher of it.

It's more than a "mellow film with a bittersweet ending", in my opinion. I experienced it like an intelligent and highly creative film about the disappointments of reality and how we might escape from it for a short while, but ultimately do get confronted with our frustrations with real life again and again. The last shot is a hopeful and 'bittersweet' one, though, you're right about that.

P.S. Your rating is indeed too low. :p

[cricket]

Red White & Blue 4

My rating will be misleading to some. I am particularly fond of these types of films; others may find this difficult to watch. It's dark, realistic, intense, and brutal. What I really liked about this one is that the story heads into a couple of unexpected directions. If this movie interests you, you're better off watching it without knowing what it's about. It is on YouTube.

[BlueLion]

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Le Samouraï (1967) - 4.5

As far as the execution is concerned, this film is practically flawless. Cinematography, in particular, is sublime. The stunning visuals blew me away. Jef Costello has instantly become one of my favorite characters in all of cinema.

[mikeython1]

http://www.raves.com/files/features/23/Pete1.jpg

It's All Gone Pete Tong- 3.5

[Kakarot89]

I just watched Dario Argento's Dracula.

It was bad but I couldn't stop laughing, especially at the part where Dracula turns into a giant praying mantis and stabs a guy in the chest (I'm not putting spoiler because they revealed this in the trailer). So while it was really bad, at least it was entertaining.

1.5/5

[Stag Hunter]

I watched Dallas Buyers Club on Sunday night. I thought the movie was above average. It did tend to get slightly sloppy in sections. For instance, the director, Jean-Marc Vallee, used captioning toward the end of the film to explain what happened in the story, but thirty seconds hadn't even passed before he did it again. This type of sloppiness was the only type of flaw I found in the movie. Dallas Buyers Club had a phenomenal performance from Matthew McConaughey and a bordering-spectacular performance from Jared Leto. If you haven't seen this movie, I'd recommend watching to see for yourself what a great actor Matthew McConaughey has become. I was utterly shocked when I saw it.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSt1l-c7UzuQGQ6vJZqvVY1s4GjP5pu4ydV1LDuTKKbRw0Au9vEaIjw2T7O (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://ghosthat.net/podcasts/62-american-graffiti/&sa=U&ei=v-P5UuOtJofe7AatnoFQ&ved=0CDAQ9QEwAQ&sig2=y-2MK3vYM51HluI499KXyg&usg=AFQjCNGVKL06aSUzTc0_CFPIszIzCisxbQ)

American Graffiti.
Set in 1962 shows what a group of teenagers get up to the night before they head off to college. Really good performances from Charles Smith and especially Dreyfuss. Also, an absolutely outstanding soundtrack in this movie directed by Lucas. It'll feature high in my 70's list.

9/10

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTZieH0ZTfM2fK3Hj5imRn4m114yl9ZxW1OcNemf6y6d2VtCoGNZAdUfG1X (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://collider.com/john-travolta-toxic-avenger-remake/&sa=U&ei=L-X5Uou3CqvY7AayxoGIDw&ved=0CC4Q9QEwAA&sig2=VKA6cIOXqFg98FSbcmYASg&usg=AFQjCNGyBbuQ2K5VQrio39U6hRjFamO4GA)

The Toxic Avenger.
Great fun! Im definately seeking more Tromaville. Also if Minio is reading this, that dancing scene was hilarious!!

8/10

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTWLHfHu4hIG87Ualj_BZUAgjlB7LDjvrudWvAPlkS9Kv90mdzBf6UpVzs (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.horror-movies.ca/2013/12/ils-them-movie-review/&sa=U&ei=3eX5UsrZGq6e7Abgg4GACg&ved=0CDAQ9QEwAQ&sig2=KUHYSXs39VDsIhxfye_7Xw&usg=AFQjCNEzgn9VnnNhlpStgk_4reoLfGQ4bg)
Ils (Them) (2006)

Decent enough horror movie thats fairly short in length. If you like home invasion movies then give it a go, if not then i probably wouldnt bother.

6/10

[ScarletLion]

Gravity - Yep. Awesome. A little sentimental towards the end, but it didn't really detract from the rest of the movie. It's probably the best looking picture I've ever seen.

Grave of the Firefiles - My guts have been kicked out again. Superb. Distressing. Sad. brilliant.

[CaptainYorkshire]

RoboCop - 6/10. Good in bits, but lacking a lot of direction and purpose. Political and ethical comments were good - especially about the Patriot Act, but as for the lead role itself, it is misguided and unfocused. More like RoboDad than RoboCop.

[cricket]

Dredd 3.5

Just good fun with balls to the wall action.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZgkWo5MPybheplkvrELUmnh6F1p3NzAzgh8K7nVrvnlFqYVTO_MIaVw (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.hitchcock-media.com/soundtracks/don-peake-the-hills-have-eyes.html&sa=U&ei=NUD6UuPxDKPe7AbdyoHwAw&ved=0CEQQ9QEwCw&sig2=z4NYVeySDonV4c0xjydXuQ&usg=AFQjCNFF7xymM9GG5vrVFGwrm7AW6Tp5eg)
The Hills have Eyes (1977)
Good horror from Craven, i think i preferred the remake but nonetheless i thought it was well made with decent acting.

6.5/10

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House on haunted hill (1959)
Entertaining, claustrophobic horror with a few twists. Apart from the skeleton scene i thought it stood the test of time well.

6/10

[M+F Reviews]

Just watched 2 Guns. Really enjoyed it. Was predictable but did make me laugh a few times and generally was a good watch. Nothing amazing but far from a disaster. 7/10

[rauldc14]

Mary and Max 8/10

[Kakarot89]

Escape from LA

Not as good as NY but still an entertaining B-movie.

[cricket]

Serpico 3.5

I was hoping for more, but this is a very good movie in every way.

[Ironcurtin65]

"her" - Totally "Lost "her" in Translation" Almost nothing I liked about this movie. Are all men really going to be wearing ridiculously ugly high-waisted pants in the near future?

[wintertriangles]

"her" - Totally "Lost "her" in Translation" Almost nothing I liked about this movie. Are all men really going to be wearing ridiculously ugly high-waisted pants in the near future?That's what you took away from it? Too bad for you.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/75/Movie_poster_the_little_mermaid.jpg

This is the first time I have seen this movie in over two decades. Still holds up after all these years. Credit to Disney.

4.5

[JayDee]

Usually I just save these for my Micro Musings in my own thread but what the hell



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Year of release
1983

Directed by
Douglas Trumbull

Starring
Christopher Walken
Natalie Wood
Louise Fletcher
Cliff Robertson
Joe Dorsey

Brainstorm

3 +

While it may have its limitations and its flaws, this slice of 80s sci-fi is just about able to overcome those issues with the end result being a rather intriguing one. The technology at the heart of its plot allows the film to address some interesting issues and look at some interesting questions, including the biggest questions of all such as what happens when you die and is there an afterlife. Despite its 1983 release date the film still feels very much like a product of the 70s, from both its aesthetic to its narrative which is informed by the conspiracy and anti-establishment sentiments that were so prevalent during both that decade and its films. The latter occurs when the technology in question is exploited by the military for purposes of warfare, raising ethical questions about its use.

I found Brainstorm to have a slightly ponderous nature and pace which prevented me from truly getting passionate about it, but it did draw me in. And a large factor in doing so was certainly the strong cast; a cast that included Natalie Wood in her final performance having died during shooting. Particularly strong was Christopher Walken, toning down his eccentricities a touch but still maintaining his unique charisma and magnetism.

It's not often that I'm the one calling for remakes, but if Hollywood really is so set on the continuous conveyor belt of remakes/reboots/re-imagingings/whatever they're calling it this week, then I think this is the kind of project they should be looking at. Instead of remaking films that are still beloved classics such as RoboCop and Total Recall, why not a film like this? As far as I can tell it's not a particularly well-known film these days, it has an interesting premise to work from, while its reliance on computers and technology mean that it looks extremely dated these days so I don't think that updating it would be the worst thing in the world. And for once it may even be worth having it in 3D, or at least part of it. The machine that the scientists create allows for virtual reality style experiences which are supposed to be unbelievably real. So if 3D kicked in for those sequences to mimic the 'reality' I think it would be a nice touch.

[Lucas]

The Deer Hunter
This is a great film, a flawed film but great. The performances are brilliant, there are many scenes of great power, and one can't help but feel invested in the story. The problem with the film is it's length, I feel 30 minutes or so being cut would make this a much leaner piece of film. Plus it would cut down on the often glacial pacing. Nonetheless, this is a classic of American cinema and when the inevitable Top 100 of the 70's list occurs, I'm sure this will rank very high.
4

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[Matteo]

"her" - Totally "Lost "her" in Translation" Almost nothing I liked about this movie. Are all men really going to be wearing ridiculously ugly high-waisted pants in the near future?

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/mlp/images/4/4a/Dolls_Laughing.gif

[honeykid]

It's not often that I'm the one calling for remakes, but if Hollywood really is so set on the continuous conveyor belt of remakes/reboots/re-imagingings/whatever they're calling it this week, then I think this is the kind of project they should be looking at. Instead of remaking films that are still beloved classics such as RoboCop and Total Recall, why not a film like this?
As far as I can tell it's not a particularly well-known film these days,
You've answered your own question there, JD.

[BlueLion]

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Magnolia.jpg

Magnolia (1999) - 4

You know a film is great when it feels an hour shorter than it actually is.

[McConnaughay]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/24/My_best_friends_girl.jpg/220px-My_best_friends_girl.jpg
I enjoy Dane Cook, I said it, do I think he's a good actor? No, from the work that I have seen of his, which includes Dan in Real Life, Good Luck Chuck, Employee of the Month, and now, My Best Friend's Girl, I have basically with full-confidence that while he may have something formidable to contribute to the cinematic arts, he hasn't tapped into it yet, or at least, I haven't seen it. However, I like his comedy, I don't laugh during it like I do during Daniel Tosh, and I don't think like I do when I watch George Carlin or Bo Burnham, but I am entertained.

He tells stories, whether they lead to a consistent punch-line is irrelevant, because for the most part, I basically enjoy the ride. He does it with enthusiasm, I guess, and every once in a while, he says a joke that I like.

Anyway,

I didn't expect much from the movie, and surprise, surprise, I didn't get much out of it. The story felt incredibly similar to Hitch, another iffy movie starring Will Smith, it was about a guy that would get paid to help low self-esteemed guys get the girls of their dreams before becoming a romantic comedy. This was about a guy that would get paid to act like a dick to the girls so that they'd "appreciate what they had," and like it, eventually became a romantic comedy.

It wasn't anything special, Jason Biggs was more annoying than sympathetic and didn't feel like he added much to the actual story, Dane Cook has a pompous confidence that I enjoy, but his acting chops are less than stellar. As for Kate Hudson, ... eh.

[Brother Blue]

"her" - Totally "Lost "her" in Translation" Almost nothing I liked about this movie. Are all men really going to be wearing ridiculously ugly high-waisted pants in the near future?

I personally can't wait for the 70s porno stache to come back into style.

[M+F Reviews]

Just watched Gamer starring Gerard Butler and Michael C Hall. Lots of action but was not amazing. Storyline is there but didn't think it was portrayed in the best way. Sort of an anti-climax at the end. Butler plays his usual character but it was good to see Hall in a film having watched him play Dexter Morgan for 8 seasons recently. He is very interesting to watch as an actor and can play the bad/insane/psychopath guy very well.

6/10

[cricket]

Nil by Mouth 3

It's not as powerful as I expected and it dragged a little. It's still a pretty good movie; Ray Winstone is great as usual.

[Ironcurtin65]

That's what you took away from it? Too bad for you.

No, that's one thing I took out of the movie. There was a lot more I didn't like. In my opinion, "her" is as over-hyped as "Lost in Translation". Just didn't do it for me.

[Shootin Jack]

The last movie I saw was inside Llewyn Davis. It was a very well made movie. Like a lot of the Coen brothers movies the story is unorthodox but still entertaining. The lead actor was great and the movie was shot beautifully. I hope this movie wins best cinemography. It's a great movie but my depress you a little bit

[Michael T]

I just watched Mulholland Drive (2001) - Wow, I can't believe I let that one slip under the radar for so long. David Lynch certainly knows how to pick leading ladies. As an aside, what a life story the actress Laura Harring has to tell - amazing! A surreal 8.5/10 :cool: (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005009/?ref_=tt_cl_t2) (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005009/?ref_=tt_cl_t2)

[Memento Mori]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/76/Nebraska_Poster.jpg

Nebraska
4

Very enjoyable movie, with great acting and directing.

[Lucas]

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The French Connection
3.5+. This gritty 70's crime thriller took a while to get into, but when it does the movie is exciting,riveting and extremely engaging. Some of the sequences are some of the best in cinema history.

[thatbleedingblueboy]

http://www.4geekslikeyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/i-saw-the-devil-poster1.jpg


I watched this one on Netflix and now actually want to go out and get a physical copy - craziest Korean thriller/horror I've seen in a long time.

[Kakarot89]

http://www.4geekslikeyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/i-saw-the-devil-poster1.jpg


I watched this one on Netflix and now actually want to go out and get a physical copy - craziest Korean thriller/horror I've seen in a long time.

That is one fantastic film. Definitely go to to Amazon and get a copy NOW!

[Nostromo87]

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Purple Noon
(René Clément, 1960)

tom ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser;
but there's more to tom ripley than even he can guess

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054189/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

a good many of you probably already know, Purple Noon was remade by Hollywood in 1999 as the Talented Mr Ripley, starring Matt Damon, Jude Law & Gwyneth Paltrow. i've only seen bits and pieces of that... so i can't make a clear comparison

as for the original, i found the execution to be spot on. the character Tom Ripley, played exceptionally by Alain Delon, is pretty much the most horrible type of person. however, you the viewer are stuck right there with him, conflicted, almost rooting for him. it really feels like you, the viewer, are Tom Ripley. it's bizzare yet fascinating. he's a weird dude, and you are him. which is a testament to Delon's performance. one that launched him to stardom in the 1960's. it's also a testament to Clément's ability as a storyteller/director

i got ahold of this film as an appetizer, before viewing le Samouraï - also starring Delon. which i should get around to soon. surprised i hadn't heard of Purple Noon prior to some research a few days back when looking through Delon's credits. why does this only have 6,576 user votes on IMDb, to the Talented Mr Ripley's 108,451? maybe it's just the title that's the problem... -Purple Noon- not exceptionally catchy or memorable. although it even has a Nino Rota soundtrack, predating his work on the music for the Godfather. it's got a great leading performance, the supporting actors are great, it's well-directed, & the Mediterranean settings are dazzling. it's just a beautifully weird film

3.5++

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYuehMmXPs0

[mark f]

I like it more than Le Samourai, but I'm a heathen. Nino Rota was Fellini's regular composer long before The Godfather, but he did tons of other scores.

[Pussy Galore]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/24/25th_Hour_Poster.jpg/220px-25th_Hour_Poster.jpg
3.5 Pretty good, but I think that Philip Seymour Hoffman's character is pretty useless

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8a/The_Straight_Story_poster.jpg/215px-The_Straight_Story_poster.jpg
4.5 Thanks to honeykid that was a fantastic movie

[AF.]

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Lord of War

Pleasantly surprised with this movie. Had little expectations going in (had no idea what the film was about) so that worked out well. Cage's acting is superb and the film is awesomely shot. Great visuals and scenery constantly on display. The movie's paced extremely well and feels high budget. Awesome movie I'll definitely go back to in the future.

9/10

[oldrake]

An oldie but goodie

Silence of the Lambs - 9/10

[the samoan lawyer]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRX874wzCVtZchoHPq8sfXopLR_7H75sWIdB89FpE3AEnOOe6p3ZS1kjpDs (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/onlygodforgives/&sa=U&ei=Wdv8UteVNrCu7Aa8toHwBA&ved=0CDIQ9QEwAg&sig2=SKJceSjP5pHvF1JnkHc2eQ&usg=AFQjCNGEqLOePlHm_E5LKCs78RmRu1WJHg)

Only God Forgives.

I was really looking forward to this, maybe too much, it could have been so much better. Not a patch on Drive and although Gosling didnt do much it that either, he done a whole lot more than in this. Wasnt even that violent either.

6/10

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQC-aCou726J3qr-0hKJOVPMpGRK5qNKZczy0_EyExZCTBRI9s7cbK8muvX (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.9divx.com/telecharger-le-film-the-woman-gratuitement.html&sa=U&ei=79v8UpvkAYaphAe9vYCIDw&ved=0CDgQ9QEwBQ&sig2=Aemg5G7yIR-PEeUS1goQmg&usg=AFQjCNFhlL7s6NoekF4YIJRyynjA9QfGSA)

The Woman

A wealthy business man takes captive a feral woman found in the woods. Its all too predictable and overall its pretty bad. The DVD cover describes the film as 'Powerful, Brutal and Beautiful', i certainlt didnt think so.

4/10

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The Wolverine (2013)

Im not really a fan of x-men but i fairly enjoyed this and though Jackman was good.

6.5/10

[M+F Reviews]

I watched Movie 43 today. Has anyone else seen this?

I thought it was terrible. Just terrible. Not funny just odd. A huge cast of experienced and well known actors but I just did not get it at all, maybe it was just me?

Debating between 3 or 4 / 10

[Lucas]

Naked-Character study of an extremely flawed individual who constantly wanders from place to place, never finding himself a home. I tried to love the movie, but I couldn't. I simply could not relate or emphasize for the protagonist in the slightest. He's arrogant,narcissistic,and he never learns from his mistakes. Maybe thats the point of it all, but it's keeping me from calling the film great. It's a 3.5. Good, but It could have been something much,much more.

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[Guaporense]

Her (2013) - 4+

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"now many people are you in love with Sam? 641"

Great movie about the difficulties of very different individuals in having a relationship. Filmed in Shanghai and most of the people you see in the street are Asians, shows how we view the future from the perspective of 2013, just like 2001 showed the future from the perspective of 1968.

The same overall theme was already treated in a Big Bang Theory episode (very superficially) and in an anime series (Chobbits), that time with a more happy ending.

[honeykid]

The same overall theme was already treated in a Big Bang Theory episode (very superficially) and in an anime series (Chobbits), that time with a more happy ending.
And the Black Mirror episode, Be Right Back.

TBH, I've only mentioned that to annoy SC. :p

[BlueLion]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRX874wzCVtZchoHPq8sfXopLR_7H75sWIdB89FpE3AEnOOe6p3ZS1kjpDs (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/onlygodforgives/&sa=U&ei=Wdv8UteVNrCu7Aa8toHwBA&ved=0CDIQ9QEwAg&sig2=SKJceSjP5pHvF1JnkHc2eQ&usg=AFQjCNGEqLOePlHm_E5LKCs78RmRu1WJHg)

Only God Forgives.

I was really looking forward to this, maybe too much, it could have been so much better. Not a patch on Drive and although Gosling didnt do much it that either, he done a whole lot more than in this. Wasnt even that violent either.


Are you sure you watched Only God Forgives?

[gugubee557]

Before Sunrise, Before Sunset & Before Midnight.

Great trilogy, simple storyline but I loved the actors.
3.5+

[Stag Hunter]

I watched Hitchcock for the first time last night and I found the film to be immensely enjoyable; however, the movie probably won't make it into my top two-hundred any time soon. What I liked about this film was the writing. Basically, John J. McLaughlin adapted the book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho into a feature film screenplay; yet he did it in such a way that captures the audience's attention and leaves them guessing for more. The directing too was excellent. There were a few moments where I was wondering why the director, Sacha Gervasi, executed certain techniques, but if you overlook these minor flaws, you can definitely perceive what an excellent job he did on the film. Finally, the amazing Anthony Hopkins portrays Alfred Hitchcock and, once again, delivers a stunning performance. I don't think there's any roll Hopkins can't play exceedingly well. If it weren't for Hopkins, I'm not sure the film wouldn't be as powerful as it is.

[Cobpyth]

Limelight (1952)

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This was the last 'important' Chaplin film I still had to see and naturally I loved it. It's also worth watching for one of the last scenes, where Keaton has a short appearance. The two legends even have a sketch together!

4+

[cricket]

Mum & Dad 3.5

Very good, disturbing horror flick.:devil:

[Lucas]

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Singin' in the Rain- What do I think of this picture?




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It is irresistible. 4+

[Guaporense]

Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)

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Hardcore sh*t. I give it 4-, for now, thanks to it's brutality and visual aggressiveness. Think of Eraserhead meets Videodrome but without any finesse.

[Swan]

Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Tetsuo.jpg

Hardcore sh*t. I give it 4-, for now, thanks to it's brutality and visual aggressiveness. Think of Eraserhead meets Videodrome but without any finesse.
I saw that recently. That and House are probably the two weirdest movies I've ever seen. Except I really liked Tetsuo.

[Guaporense]

I haven't watched House yet. Expecting something fun.

[the samoan lawyer]

Are you sure you watched Only God Forgives?

Yeah, im sure. Maybe bit of an exaggeration but i had heard of people walking out of the cinema due to its violent content?! Hell, it wasnt even the most violent movie I watched that day!

[the samoan lawyer]

Superb night of film:-

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Cache (Hidden)

Michael Haneke at his best. A married couple get some unwanted attention through someone posting video's and deranged drawings to them. Some amazing scenes including the very last shot outside the school completely blew my mind.

9/10

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Solaris (1972)
Loved it. I wasnt totally sure i would as i wasnt keen on Tarkovskys Stalker but this was really good. Not as good as 2001 but i'm delighted i watched it and has given me a bit more faith in Tarkovsky.

[Baron_Gorc]

The Mad Room (1969) Obscure little thriller, starring Shelley Winters as wealthy widow and Stella Stevens as her secretary and future daughter-in-law, seemingly belongs to the "grande-dame-guignol" genre. Actually it´s more a traditional whodunit with supposedly twisted (in fact, silly and very predictable) ending and just a few of these grotesque grande guignol moments. The plot revolves around Stevens´ teenage nephew and niece, who spent the last twelve years in a mental institution after they were suspected of the brutal murder of their parents. Now they are going to live with the two ladies mentioned above and it does not take long before a new murder is commited. Winters, who was the main reason for my interest in this film, spend less time in it than i hoped. The rest of the cast was unfortuantelly far behind her in terms of charisma and in some cases somewhat unsuitable for their parts. Especially Barbara Sammeth, who played Stevens´ 16 year old niece and actually looked like 30-something woman trying to play a naive half-child. Which was creepy, but not in the right way. 4/10

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4IRMXMVnxlo/TpzuviBTBaI/AAAAAAAA0xQ/RJ_nzpJdmo4/s1600/Mad%2BRoom%2B873.jpg

[Matteo]

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Midnight Run (1988, Martin Brest)

An endlessly entertaining blast, thanks in large part to its magnetic and charismatic screen presence, offered exclusively by the great Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. Cogently written and directed, this film never caused any ennui or indifference from where I was sitting. It was exceedingly consistent and well-paced throughout, not to mention having a tuneful soundtrack and some quotable dialogue. I just sat back, switched the brain off after a long week and had fun with it - exactly what Brest's film was designed to do. It also demonstrates that De Niro, if given the proper material, can transcend remarkably well in the comedy genre. Sure, it is no masterpiece, but if one is seeking fun, almost in the veins of Planes, Trains and Automobiles meets Sideways with a bit of shooting and car chasing in between, look no further than this.

[cricket]

I think it's hard to switch back and forth from action to comedy effectively. Midnight Run is one of the best at doing it.

Martin Brest directed another movie that does that very well-Beverly Hills Cop.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTUWIc9yao3BQduU8RNNEOHDB9EgFtNwx7B1OJlJwK1vYYNltVD-xBUTpA (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.cecine.com/2013/12/03/dancer-in-the-dark/&sa=U&ei=JTv-Ur3VHsSN7QaK6oHQAg&ved=0CDQQ9QEwAw&sig2=5Ts9qxBtw2sAr9weROvthw&usg=AFQjCNF_0aB4NC78IKkAsv9Lr-O04k-gdA)

Dancer in the Dark

Really heartbreaking story told brilliantly and superbly acted by Bjork. I was a bit sceptical but she was excellent in this.

8/10

[Pussy Galore]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e7/Daysofheavenposter.jpg/220px-Daysofheavenposter.jpg

3.5 For now it's just that because I didn't understand half of the film (The dvd I got didn't have subtitles and the accent is very pronounced) It was visually beautiful and I'm sure I'll like it more when I'll be able to find the criterion edition.

[mistique]

Silver Linings Playbook 4/5

[JayDee]

I had actually expected this review to come in much shorter but it kind of kept growing. Decided to still post it here as opposed to my reviews thread, though I might still post it there as well, especially if I work a little more on it







Well as I threatened to do I have indeed put some further work into my American Hustle review and posted it in my Movie Musings thread for anyone interested

American Hustle review - The Director's Cut (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1036468)


Whether it's added anything significant to the revew or not I don't know. There's also a review for Dallas Buyers Club there as well if interested


In other words, if you think you can pick up more reps if you repost this in your thread, you'll do it, right? ;)

I would probably rep it again anyways, because it was an excellent review.

I'll hold you to that Mr Donuts! :p

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1e/Dogma_%28movie%29.jpg

I do love this movie. Still a great. funny, and surprisingly inspirational flick.

5

EDIT.

To heck with it. the full five!

[cricket]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1e/Dogma_%28movie%29.jpg

I do love this movie. Still a great. funny, and surprisingly inspirational flick.

4.5

Wow, I never really thought about watching this. I think I will now.

[Lucas]

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Modern Times-3.5+
Really good although some of the gags went on for a bit too long to the point of being repetitive.

[M+F Reviews]

Just watched The Armstrong Lie. Was a good documentary but was hoping for more for some reason. I do feel that in parts it still championed Armstrong in a way that it should not have and it is interesting to see how even at the end he is still so power hungry. It was tough to watch as I used to be a huge Armstrong fan and have even seen him at the TdF.

7/10

[mikeython1]

http://www.imaginarycinema.com/images/lucas/thx1138.jpg

3.5

[Mmmm Donuts]

Vertigo

http://filmonogamy.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/vertigo_poster.jpg

Not in the mood for an in depth review this time, but I will say this movie was fantastic. Thank you Slob, for recommending it.

9/10

[Lucas]

Vertigo is Hitchock at his best. Glad you loved it Donuts!

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[The Gunslinger45]

Indeed, Vertigo is pure brilliance!

[Mmmm Donuts]

Vertigo is Hitchock at his best. Glad you loved it Donuts!

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Ha, I love that scene. Totally caught me off guard. Terrible acid trip.

[Tyler1]

Victor Sjostrom's

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A Man There Was (1917) - 3 The father of Scandinavian cinema.

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The Wind (1928) - 5 Where inner turmoil clashes with nature's violence. Lillian Gish's gaze.

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[Cobpyth]

Vertigo

Not in the mood for an in depth review this time, but I will say this movie was fantastic. Thank you Slob, for recommending it.

9/10

It's his best film, in my opinion. Truly a masterpiece. I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

[Miss Vicky]

It's his best film, in my opinion. Truly a masterpiece. I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

Meh, Vertigo is good, but I much prefer Rear Window and North By Northwest.

[BlueLion]

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Nebraska (2013) - 3

This film was so bleak it's scary. It's as though God punished the people in the film, and made them pay for the terrible things they might have done during their lives. It's kinda like The Straight Story meets Eraserhead, although I'm probably exaggerating a little, since nothing about this film is surreal at all. But you get the idea.

[Guaporense]

Twenty Four Eyes
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Niju-shi_no_Hitomi_poster.jpg/220px-Niju-shi_no_Hitomi_poster.jpg
3_5+

Solid tearjerker. Not as impressive as the contemporary stuff by Kurosawa, Ozu and Mizoguchi. Though in Japan the director is regarded as an equal to these three.

[Nostromo87]

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kemosabe was dead of a ruptured heart before he hit the floor
gone down and out with both guns blazing. soul intact

Bubba Ho-Tep


tried to think of a word to describe this movie.. & i'm drawing blanks, so i'm just sayin it's the King, baby. and mummies. and black john f kennedy. in a retirement home. basically a ball of riotous comical energy. has its moles and warts, sure- but who cares, it's Bubba Ho-Tep

rating_4

[McConnaughay]

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I was going to watch the 1987 RoboCop movie for the first time, then watch the remake in theaters after, but unfortunately, the weather kept that from happening. I ended up having to go to an early showing in fear that the weather would get worse, and so, while it may be a sin, I have seen the remake without seeing the original. I won't give a long-winded review about the movie yet, but I will say this.

The action-scenes were very entertaining, Gary Oldman and Samuel L. Jackson both did particularly well in their roles, with Jackson being absolutely hilarious, and while I am sure that a lot of the grounds were already footed in the original, I thought it was a smarter-type of action flick that asked a lot of real questions and actually made you think. I was expecting a low four, but ended up getting a low-seven, that's always nice.

The special-effects were also really well-done and if the box-office gross allows it, I think I'd be okay with seeing an original sequel down the line, maybe have Robo go after a guy that works outside of Detroit's district and is skilled at his craft, as opposed to a "big boss" kind-of character.

7.2/10.0

[Kakarot89]

I watched Carlito's Way for the first time last night. I really enjoyed it.

4/5

[Lucas]

Sweet smell of Success-Great film, incredible actually. A showcase of truly awful human-beings. 4+

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/26/Sweetsmell.jpg/220px-Sweetsmell.jpg

[windsoc]

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

I saw this in the cinema and didn't find it that funny. It was one of those films that seemed to show all the funny bits were in the trailer and the rest was just... meh.

I wouldn't discorage people from watching this but I ma not sure I could encourage people either.

A very generous 5 out of 10 for me.

[RepentantSky]

The Lego Movie, 4/5. I've heard the movie is thought to be a little long by some critics. Can't say I agree but what it off about it is that some of the jokes aren't that funny or are not even funny at all. I was glad to see the movie wasn't trying as hard as I thought it was going to, it would have suffered a lot if was. It's a really good movie. I did laugh quite a lot, the animation is great, the characters are tons of fun to watch and it was just an overall good experience.

[rauldc14]

Adore- I'm a Watts fan, but this was not good. 4/10

[gugubee557]

Her - This was an amazing movie. I loved the actors & the storyline, and the message given by this movie is simply brilliant.
4.5

[windsoc]

Going into this film I really wasn't expecting to love it or even enjoy it. It has been a long time since I have watched the TV program Sex & The City and I did wonder if my opinion as a somewhat snobnosed critic that I know I can be would damage my idea of the film. This film breaks these rules. This is a film that if you take away the shoes, the dresses & the makeup is just a story of something we all want, someone to have, someone to hold, someone to love.

A very deserving 9 out of 10 from me.

[rauldc14]

It Happened One Night 9.5/10

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

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Paris,Texas (1984)

I can't believe I hadn't see this film sooner. It's brilliant. A powerful and emotionally compelling tale, with an amazing score and cinematography. :up:

9/10

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Ender's Game

All I have to say is this: I just hope that the IMDb members who are responsible for this hogwash scoring 6.9/10, are captured and reprimanded severely!

3.5/10

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Jobs (2013)

Just watch Pirates of Silicon Valley instead.

4/10

[Cobpyth]

Nebraska (2013)

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I loved every second of this warm and wonderfully humane film. Bruce Dern is absolutely brilliant in it and I actually wouldn't mind if he got the Oscar. I'm saying this as a huge Leo supporter. Dern completely nailed it.

I also really liked the music score.

Another awesome film from Alexander Payne and one of my personal favorites of 2013.

4(+)

[rauldc14]

Nebraska (2013)

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I loved every second of this warm and wonderfully humane film. Bruce Dern is absolutely brilliant in it and I actually wouldn't mind if he got the Oscar. I'm saying this as a huge Leo supporter. Dern completely nailed it.

I also really liked the music score.

Another awesome film from Alexander Payne and one of my personal favorites of 2013.

4(+)

I liked the film too. But I liked Gravity, Hustle, and Her more.

[Cobpyth]

I liked the film too. But I liked Gravity, Hustle, and Her more.

Yeah, it's not my ABSOLUTE favorite of the year, but it's one of my favorites. I still have to see Her and American Hustle.

[BlueLion]

Nebraska is warm and wonderfully humane? It's an extremely cold movie full of characters that cannot stand the sight of each other, and who hate their own existence. It's basically The Straight Story meets Eraserhead minus the surrealism and the Lynch weirdness.

[rauldc14]

Nebraska is warm and wonderfully humane? It's an extremely cold movie full of characters that cannot stand the sight of each other, and who hate their own existence. It's basically The Straight Story meets Eraserhead minus the surrealism and the Lynch weirdness.

Nebraska is not a cold movie.

[Cobpyth]

Nebraska is warm and wonderfully humane? It's an extremely cold movie full of characters that cannot stand the sight of each other, and who hate their very own existence. It's basically The Straight Story meets Eraserhead minus the surrealism and the Lynch weirdness.

Not at all. It's a pretty sad film (in a way) and its message can be seen as a very cruel one, but it's definitely NOT a cold film.
The film has a huge heart and it always keeps ticking throughout, even during the most despicable moments.
The relationship between father and son was subtle but very tender and, for me, was the real core of this film. The unconditional love from the son's side is heartwarming.

[mark f]

I laughed out loud at Nebraska more than I did at some of last year's better thought-of comedies. The ending is certainly sweet and uplifting. I certainly don't understand your comparison to the Lynch films. It's in B&W, so what?

[BlueLion]

It's not a sad film at all, for me. I didn't find its message to be cruel either, really, and yes, to me it's a very cold film, and a dreary one. I liked the relationship between the father and the son, but what about the rest of the relationships? What about Bruce Dern's relationship with his brother, or his son's relationship with his cousins. Or his wife's relationship with the rest of his family?

And the scenes when the family has dinner in a restaurant full of miserable, old people. How depressing is that? Nebraska was anything but a heartwarming movie for me. I found it to be an effective film, largely thanks to its b&w photography, but for entirely different reasons it seems.

[BlueLion]

I certainly don't understand your comparison to the Lynch films. It's in B&W, so what?

It's a very similar film to The Straight Story for obvious reasons, although that was a heartwarming experience, this certainly wasn't. And it's a bit similar to Eraserhead since they're both cinematic depictions of hell.

[Cobpyth]

That's Alexander Payne's biggest talent probably. He finds beauty and sometimes even magic in the most terrible situations, while still keeping the story's feet on the ground and staying on a realistic level. It's extremely effective when he succeeds.

[Matteo]

Nebraska is warm and wonderfully humane? It's an extremely cold movie full of characters that cannot stand the sight of each other, and who hate their own existence. It's basically The Straight Story meets Eraserhead minus the surrealism and the Lynch weirdness.

Extremely cold? Not in the least. I could not disagree with you more. As the film has flawed and often detached characters (most of which possessing a particularly cynical undercurrent to them), at its core, it is a remarkably human and real depiction of seniority in a rural and desolate American town. Woody is the encapsulation of the troubled and misunderstood - a man who is trying to seek independance and context in the later years of his life. He is painted as a flawed yet cordial man whose personal problems and demons primarily derived from his traumatic years in Korea. He is charitable and goodhearted, but unfairly ridiculed by his critical (albeit well-intended) wife and, at times, unfairly misunderstood by his two sons.

Like The Straight Story, the protagonists have problems. They are flawed and far from perfect. But that's life. The film, to me, is about revealing the humanity of these people, through all their problems. It is a soulful and profoundly human examination of a seemingly wanderless man gaining meaning in his ostracised and empty life. It is beautiful, but hardly sentimental - perhaps it was its deadpan and restrained humour that made the film feel cold to you, because, as the last sequence would suggest (not to mention various other scenes) it is anything but.

[Cobpyth]

@Mark: Yeah, I forgot to mention that it was outrageously funny too, again thanks to Bruce Dern's brilliant performance.

It's not a sad film at all, for me. I didn't find its message to be cruel either, really, and yes, to me it's a very cold film, and a dreary one. I liked the relationship between the father and the son, but what about the rest of the relationships? What about Bruce Dern's relationship with his brother, or his son's relationship with his cousins. Or his wife's relationship with the rest of his family?


It's a film about the fall of the American dream, so in that sense, its message is kind of sad. I don't see what's so bad about the relationship between Bruce Dern's character and his brothers or his wife's relationship with the rest of the family. I don't think there was anything unusual there. The cousins were just a couple of douchebags. Nothing hell-like to me, though.


And the scenes when the family has dinner in a restaurant full of miserable, old people. How depressing is that? Nebraska was anything but a heartwarming movie for me. I found it to be an effective film, largely thanks to its b&w photography, but for entirely different reasons it seems.

Why were they miserable? They were old, but they never seemed truly miserable to me. They were just being casual, which is fine.

It's a very similar film to The Straight Story for obvious reasons, although that was a heartwarming experience, this certainly wasn't. And it's a bit similar to Eraserhead since they're both cinematic depictions of hell.

Depictions of hell? Hell mustn't be so bad then if there is so much love and caring.

[Lucas]

Battleship Potemkin-3.5. Impressive for the time, but it's rather dull and uninteresting now. The Odessa shootout scene was brilliant though.

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[BlueLion]

Depictions of hell? Hell mustn't be so bad then if there is so much love and caring.

So much love? Seriously, did I watch a different film or what? Of course a son will take care of his old man, that is unless he's a complete douche.

Alexander Payne effectively portrayed the emptiness and the uneventful lives of the characters in the movie, through the winter backdrop and the empty streets of the town. Had it been a heartwarming film, it would have been in color and with the sun shining in every scene. But it wasn't, because it was the opposite of that.

I'm seriously thinking y'all missed the point of this movie. Either that or I suffer from major depressive disorder, or something.

[Matteo]

It's not a sad film at all, for me. I didn't find its message to be cruel either, really, and yes, to me it's a very cold film, and a dreary one. I liked the relationship between the father and the son, but what about the rest of the relationships? What about Bruce Dern's relationship with his brother, or his son's relationship with his cousins. Or his wife's relationship with the rest of his family?

This is precisely why this film is one of understanding and humaneness. Unlike most films, Nebraska does not conventionally depict a jovial family. It depicts one that has fragmented and disintegrated over the years, much like the dismal and stark small town, and much like reality in general. This, however, should not correlate with the notion that the story is one of cruelness and cynicism. A cruel story is one that deliberately is savage to its character. Payne's film, at least to me, does no such thing. It simply shows a rather fractured, disconnected family, and it did so in a very amusing manner, as the film has some fantastic deadpan humour.

This is an endearing and considerable slice of storytelling.

[donniedarko]

Nebraska (2013)

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I loved every second of this warm and wonderfully humane film. Bruce Dern is absolutely brilliant in it and I actually wouldn't mind if he got the Oscar. I'm saying this as a huge Leo supporter. Dern completely nailed it.

I also really liked the music score.

Another awesome film from Alexander Payne and one of my personal favorites of 2013.

4(+)

This is is the one Oscar film I really want to watch, but the only one I can't easily get my hands on, the DVD release is coming soon though so I'll be waiting

[Matteo]

Alexander Payne effectively portrayed the emptiness and the uneventful lives of the characters in the movie, through the winter backdrop and the empty streets of the town. Had it been a heartwarming film, it would have been in color and with the sun shining in every scene. But it wasn't, because it was the opposite of that.
Many, many films in history disagree with this assertion. I can think of numerous pieces that show beauty in places of turmoil, desolation, and despondency.

Payne grew up in Nebraska and had said he always wanted to explore its more rural side. He also elected to shoot in black and white photography not to convey any world-weary themes, but because he has always had a love for it.

I see Nebraska as a human (but often realistic) tale of goodness and virtue in the midst of a near-broken city. And using an ostracised and seemingly empty and misunderstood senior as your character to tell such a story is indicative of its brilliant writing.

[Cobpyth]

So much love? Seriously, did I watch a different film or what? Of course a son will take care of his old man, that is unless he's a complete douche.

Alexander Payne effectively portrayed the emptiness and the uneventful lives of the characters in the movie, through the winter backdrop and the empty streets of the town. Had it been a heartwarming film, it would have been in color and with the sun shining in every scene. But it wasn't, because it was the opposite of that.

Yeah, because black and white films can't have a certain warmth to them...
Of course there was emptiness and disappointment in the story, but I can't see how you missed the wonderfully tender aspect of the whole film.

I'm seriously thinking y'all missed the point of this movie. Either that or I suffer from major depressive disorder, or something.

It's not about getting the point. We all saw the more pessimistic elements of the film. I just don't get how you can't see that Payne is gradually lifting everything above that seemingly "cold environment" and shows us something more meaningful in this film.

[mark f]

I'm seriously thinking y'all missed the point of this movie.
Right back at you. I'm glad you typed that, so I didn't have to because my life is too empty and uneventful to care. :) Good discussion though.

[BlueLion]

Yo, let's agree to disagree then. I'm probably sounding like I strongly disliked the movie, but I didn't. I liked it although for different reasons, obviously.

Anyways, earlier I watched another movie that kinda depicts hell, too. It reminded me of Barton Fink in some ways... insanity caused by aloneness and isolation, presented rather weirdly by Roman Polanski who is also the lead character. Or was it heartwarming?

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The Tenant (1976) - 3

Recommended if you're a horror fan.

[Deadite]

Interesting discussion. Shows how something as simple as black & white can have a polarizing psychological effect on the viewer...

"Strange how a teapot
Can represent at the same time
The comforts of solitude
And the pleasures of company."

[gugubee557]

That Awkward Moment

Yeah. Awkward.
2.5

[Pussy Galore]

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3.5
I enjoyed the film, it was really well made and all, but there was 2 things that bothered me. 1st the over sentimental picture showing at the beginning, it's cliché we've all seen it before please be original. 2nd in a movie which happened in real life it's not normal to have a 45 minutes or so action sequence where 5 or 6 guyz defend themselves against 200 armed men. In Terminator or Rambo I understand because it's a story, but not in that film. I'm being very negative, but I still really liked the film, other from these 2 things it was a solid 8/10


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4 ++
That was a great film. Not an easy one to understand in it's entirety, but still a film that makes you feel emotions and ask yourself some question. The acting performance is absolutely incredible by Jeong-hie Yun. I don't want to spoil so the only thing I'll say is that her characterisation is fantastic. The other thing that I loved about the film is it's visual beauty. It says to us even though theres a lot of bad, evil things happening in this world there's always beauty and hope.

[Sane]

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4 ++
That was a great film. Not an easy one to understand in it's entirety, but still a film that makes you feel emotions and ask yourself some question. The acting performance is absolutely incredible by Jeong-hie Yun. I don't want to spoil so the only thing I'll say is that her characterisation is fantastic. The other thing that I loved about the film is it's visual beauty. It says to us even though theres a lot of bad, evil things happening in this world there's always beauty and hope.

Quality movie. Have you seen any of Lee's other films? I've liked them all a lot - except Green Fish, his debut.

[Pussy Galore]

No I haven't, but I'd like to if I can find them !

[McConnaughay]

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Let Me In - For those that don't know, in 2008, there was a Swedish film called Let The Right One In that garnered critical acclaim from critics. And it was proclaimed to have been a movie adaptation for the book of the same name. In-reality, it was a very loose adaptation, in that, they briefly touched on what Eli was, but didn't really disclose what was said in the book.

Eli is male and was castrated but was also an absolute prick in-general unlike the more lovable variation that we got in the movies. Not only that, but there's a lot of other things like child prostitution detailed in the book that didn't find way in the movie. Thankfully, if you ask me.

I was sincerely expecting to enjoy the 2010 adaptation more than the Swedish version as I was hoping that they'd bring a different outlook on the characters. There's a lot of personality that wasn't seized in Let The Right One In, but instead, it was an absolute shot-by-shot remake of the movie, and not really much of an adaptation of the book. Even still, Chloe Grace Moretz is an actress that I always find myself enjoying, and the story is an intriguing one. What I will say though is that Let Me In's Owen and Abby don't have the chemistry of Let The Right One In's Oskar and Eli.

Neither movie is great, but both movies are good, but I enjoyed the Swedish version more. The differences are marginal enough to assume that I would have liked which ever one that I saw first better, as neither particularly does a better job at getting things across than the other.


Let Me In: 7.5/10.0

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Rush: Wow, holy ****, this movie wasn't supposed to be this good, what the **** were they thinking!? Jesus Christ, this movie left me absolutely astonished because I went into it expecting something that was only remotely decent instead I found myself calling it great. Chris Hemsworth had the performance of his career so far while Daniel Bruhl did great and then some. These two characters did so well together. The characters were entirely different, but neither of them necessarily seemed like a bad guy, and oftentimes, every time that it made it seem like you were supposed to be rooting for one, you are given reason to root for the other.

By the end of it, I liked them both quite a bit. This movie was everything to racing that The Wrestler was to professional wrestling and Black Swann was to ballet.

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Bad Grandpa: I know that it's a pretty bizarre change of tone in movie, but that was by design. Bad Grandpa, and the entire Jackass franchise, is something of a guilty pleasure of mine. It's stupid, but it's funny, and this was just that.

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You're Next: At the time that I first heard of this movie, it was a critical darling, and I was actually really excited to see it. However, unfortunately, it wasn't playing in a theater near me, and so, it took until now for me to finally see it. I was admittedly a little disappointed with it, but wait. I am disappointed because I was expecting something that was absolutely amazing and brilliant, but what I got wasn't bad by any means. There was a lot of acting that was over-the-top, and I do mean, really over-the-top, but I thought that the story had a lot of intriguing ideas going for it.

The violence came off well, and is even better when you consider that the movie had a budget of only one million. I would say that more or less, with some moderate tweaking, it becomes what The Purge could have been but wasn't. The twists and turns may not have been original along with the concept, but the attempts at suspense and Rube Goldberg style kills weren't in vein for me.

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Nothing Left to Fear

This movie, I, uh, I never even heard of before I noticed that my aunt rented it, and honestly, I basically got what I was to expect. The movie lacked scares and much in the way of originality whatsoever, I literally predicted all of the twists before they happened, and most of the times, I thought I was joking. The religious jargon is an overused thing in horror, but this one really made me want to beat my head against the wall. The movie plays it straight through and through, but the slow-pace, lack of fright, and bland characters make it difficult to become invested in.

Let Me In: 7.6/10.0
Rush: 8.5/10.0
Bad Grandpa: No Rating, Stupid Fun.
You're Next: 7.1/10.0
Nothing Left to Fear: 2.0/10.0

[M+F Reviews]

I watched A Midnight in Paris last night. Thought it was very good although very shallow in terms of depth. It was a pleasant movie that was nice to watch with a story. Loved the use of real characters like Hemingway and Picasso.

7/10

[Baron_Gorc]

Jan Saudek: Trapped by His Passions, No Hope to Rescue (Jan Saudek: V pekle svých vášní, ráj v nedohlednu; 2007)

Little bit messy, but interesting documentary about eccentric Czech photographer Jan Saudek, who became famous for his ability to find beauty in sad, shocking and sometimes disgusting things. This film is trying to find the connections between the photographer´s controversial pictures and his turbulent life. Saudek experienced everything you can think of. Concentration camp imprisonment, poverty and starving, great fortune, political persecution, complicated relationships with - presumably - a thousands of women and several men, loss of his twin brother Kája Saudek (who is no less famous comic book artist, but for last 8 years he´s in a coma), suicide and drug addiction in his family... All this made him a very complicated and sad man, hiding himself behind the mask of joviality and sarcastic humour. Frankly, I don´t think that director Adolf Zika fully managed to get under that mask, but he certainly came close to do that. 7/10

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[Michael T]

I watched the Coen brothers' True Grit last night. I would give it a rating of 7.5 probably because I couldn't help but compare it to the original - which I would award a cool 9



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Which Mattie Ross, Rooster Cogburn or Texas Ranger LaBoeuf did you prefer?

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I kind of missed the original Mattie's lawyer too! :)
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[honeykid]

By the end of it, I liked them both quite a bit. This movie was everything to racing that The Wrestler was to professional wrestling and Black Swann was to ballet.
Except that it's true. ;)

[Miss Vicky]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/60/Rush_movie_poster.jpg/220px-Rush_movie_poster.jpg
Rush: Wow, holy ****, this movie wasn't supposed to be this good, what the **** were they thinking!? Jesus Christ, this movie left me absolutely astonished because I went into it expecting something that was only remotely decent instead I found myself calling it great. Chris Hemsworth had the performance of his career so far while Daniel Bruhl did great and then some. These two characters did so well together. The characters were entirely different, but neither of them necessarily seemed like a bad guy, and oftentimes, every time that it made it seem like you were supposed to be rooting for one, you are given reason to root for the other.

By the end of it, I liked them both quite a bit. This movie was everything to racing that The Wrestler was to professional wrestling and Black Swan was to ballet.




Great to see such love for this movie. I feel like it really gets overlooked amongst the other 2013 fare. I also went into it with low expectations (being somebody who really couldn't care less about car racing of any kind) and loved it, though I was more impressed with Bruhl's performance than Hemsworth's.

One huge difference between Rush and those Aronofsky movies though is that Ron Howard has a knack for making me actually give a sh*t about his characters. Aronofsky definitely doesn't.

[cricket]

Assault on Wall Street 2

The supporting cast was good, but that's about it. Barely watchable.

[windsoc]

Bruce Almighty

I saw this film a few years ago so I knew what the story was and basically what was going to happen and to be honest this could have been any other Jim Carey film, it really doesn't matter because Jim Carey films basically fall into the same film anyway:

* He makes funny sounds
* He makes funny faces
* He learns something about himself

Tell me I am wrong please do because I would love to know if there is something deeper that I am missing but this is basically every Carey film. The only highlight was Morgan Freeman and even he I think was wasted in this film and was for Aniston? Well, she was there, so good for her for showing up!

A very low 3 out of 10

[Memento Mori]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d3/East_of_eden_poster.jpg
East of Eden

3.5

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/66/Sevendays_moviep.jpg

Seven Days in May

3.5

[McConnaughay]

Except that it's true. ;)
You know what I mean... A movie that looks at the dark-side of something, and the stress that comes with the profession. It just so happens that ballet, professional wrestling, and racing are the most widely respected activities.

[Baron_Gorc]

3096 Days (3096 Tage; 2013) I never thought that a film about a psychopath who kidnaps 10 year old girl and keeps her in a secret room behind his cellar for another 8 years could be so dull. I was familiar with the Natascha Kampusch case (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natascha_Kampusch), on which is this awful German drama based, and I always thought that the most fascinating on it is Natascha´s surprisingly ambivalent, love-hate relationship with her abuser. Unfortunatelly, this film does not bring more light into this enigmatic matter. Director Sherry Hormann just aseptically illustrates what you can read on Wikipedia (actually, less than that) and does not really bother with psychologically believable character development. A distinctive performance of the main actress (Antonia Campbell-Hughes) despite an uninspired script and direction is probably the only thing I will remember from this. 4/10

http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-467685-breitwandaufmacher-bqrn.jpg

[cricket]

Vanishing Point 3.5

Very cool, enjoyable movie with an awesome car. The ending caught me off guard as well.

[Proximity]

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Akira.jpg

4.5+

wow

[gugubee557]

http://asianflixs.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/0spring_poster2.jpg
I thought it was an okay film, I don't really get the hype on the movie though.

3+

[Pussy Galore]

http://www.criticker.com/img/films/posters/Akira.jpg

4.5+

wow

You should really read the manga it goes in a lot more details and is a lot better imo

[Lucas]

The Passion of Joan of Arc-4+. One of the great performances in the history of film. No sound, just the faces. The faces say it all.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9c/Passionarc.jpg/220px-Passionarc.jpg

[windsoc]

Get Shorty

Growing up this was one the first films I saw with John Travolta and even back then I knew I loved him as an actor. The film is well paced, well directed has a good script and everyone knows their part. The story does suffer a little from trying to be a little complicated even though it is not but over all I can forgive that because it is a story that sucks you in and makes you want to be Chilli Palmer. It is one of those films that reminds me why I like film to begin with.

A very decent effort getting a 7 out of 10.

[M+F Reviews]

Watched OldBoy (2013) tonight the American remake version. Now I have not seen the original South Korean version but it is quite a disturbing story. Violence and incest are common but the mystery throughout is good albeit the story stays quite basic depth wise throughout. Did not see some of the twists and that is always good in a film but thought the acting was only average and the fighting scenes were poor.

5/10

[-KhaN-]

The Godfather:This was a rewatch,what can I say...Epic acting,perfect story,atmosphere of movie is good,just perfection in every scene,dialog is awesome.
Verdict: 10/10

Justice League: Doom:Had good story,good dialog,good plot twist,action scenes were good,it shows personality of every JL character.Just all in all good movie,and yes Batman owns this movie also.
Verdict: 9/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxqq83_okxs

[gugubee557]

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/the-hurt-locker-2009/large_uToiRjgTYfGrXnMNxpyiGZPgvM0.jpg

Although I can say this is a good movie, I can't give it a higher score because it didn't really catch my interest.
3.5

http://technontech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Dr.-No-First-James-Bond-Movie.jpg
Fun movie, non-stop action and some great actors.
3.5

[Kakarot89]

Watched OldBoy (2013) tonight the American remake version. Now I have not seen the original South Korean version but it is quite a disturbing story. Violence and incest are common but the mystery throughout is good albeit the story stays quite basic depth wise throughout. Did not see some of the twists and that is always good in a film but thought the acting was only average and the fighting scenes were poor.

5/10

Go watch the Korean film. Hallway fight scene. That is all.

[donniedarko]

3096 Days (3096 Tage; 2013) I never thought that a film about a psychopath who kidnaps 10 year old girl and keeps her in a secret room behind his cellar for another 8 years could be so dull. I was familiar with the Natascha Kampusch case (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natascha_Kampusch), on which is this awful German drama based, and I always thought that the most fascinating on it is Natascha´s surprisingly ambivalent, love-hate relationship with her abuser. Unfortunatelly, this film does not bring more light into this enigmatic matter. Director Sherry Hormann just aseptically illustrates what you can read on Wikipedia (actually, less than that) and does not really bother with psychologically believable character development. A distinctive performance of the main actress (Antonia Campbell-Hughes) despite an uninspired script and direction is probably the only thing I will remember from this. 4/10

http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-467685-breitwandaufmacher-bqrn.jpg

Just read the wikipedia page you linked to, certainly a bizzare and clearly troubled woman (even though she really just is far more analytical and humanist then most in her position). I don't have a desire to watch the movie though, especially after your negative review.

[Miss Vicky]

I have an idea:

Let's get a bunch of talented actors (abeit ones that are a bit past their prime) and throw them together in a sh*tty fantasy romance about angels, demons and miracles. We could call it Winter's Tale.

Oh wait, somebody already did that.

2-

http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walteregan/MoFoPics/winterstale.jpg

[Kakarot89]

Rampo Noir

It was okay. The last story kinda dragged and ended completely ridiculously but the three previous ones were decent enough to carry the film.

3/5

Strange Days

I really enjoyed this one though I do wish they set it more than four years in the future from the time of release. I loved all of the POV sequences and thought the concept itself was original and interesting. Again though, I just wish it had been set in a further future time.

3.5/5

[the samoan lawyer]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTaXtq_byqPO1oefwJxEc3_7vG8zAaqWQoMdcJeoURUcB56XvY8cv3pn88 (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mist_(film)&sa=U&ei=wNoBU_XOF5SUhQfn1oGQCw&ved=0CC4Q9QEwAA&sig2=0yJWPHx-i2FqkjWRFlWZYA&usg=AFQjCNHNAvHRqNawvwslMJcvpORt4xXi1w)

The Mist.

In my opinion it was about 30 mins too long and they spent too much time focusing on being in the supermarket. Much has been made about the ending but i thought it was probably the best part in the film.

6.6/10

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_IEmO43q7Q4HohhpGUH8rIumL7LpX5Rvq1xlpyZOSGzEL_-kYUyQT_YNI (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu_the_Vampyre&sa=U&ei=y9sBU7DHEZOyhAe50IHwBQ&ved=0CEwQ9QEwDw&sig2=4FYVuV17rtp1j1Ka-KX2sQ&usg=AFQjCNH3S2RgCMOIVFZWzqCvKhFJ6Oy9rA)

Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)

I really didnt enjoy this, i thought Kinski was pretty good but i found it difficult to really get into and boring in some parts. Much preffered the 1922 original Nosferatu.

[Mr Minio]

Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)

I really didnt enjoy this, i thought Kinski was pretty good but i found it difficult to really get into and boring in some parts.

http://i.pinger.pl/pgr54/3e8acefd002b6f394ed89711

Much preffered the 1922 original Nosferatu.

http://static4.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/3765644+_d00068a92b8745d9c44746e1f96a0b29.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e5/An_American_Werewolf_in_London_poster.jpg

4

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/Latalante.jpg

I usually am very hit or miss when it comes to French cinema. One on hand you have La Haine and The Passion of Joan of Arc (which I really like), and on the other you have Pierrot Le Fou (which I hated). This is a very nice in between. A good movie indeed.

3.5

[the samoan lawyer]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbllpd7GrGbq8ww3c413oWZEfIt1rlEd59tL_3INJMRIX-HSAiJGkpj-DTqw (http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://historyofcinema.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/2011/02/23/five-easy-pieces-1970-new-hollywood-film-response/&sa=U&ei=-SwCU8rbL4mBhAe6ooDIBg&ved=0CEIQ9QEwCg&sig2=IPCq_J7zjY7A7KEjUm6IaQ&usg=AFQjCNF-SikNlkdpB7GdX8v0jQIhRJ4REA)

Five Easy Pieces

Jack Nicholson brilliant as always, in this quite depressing role of a social chameleon of a man that learns of his father' illness. Some great scenes include him playing a piano on a truck and ordering chicken in a diner.

7.5/10

[mark f]

Actually, you can hold the chicken...

[mikeython1]

Watched OldBoy (2013) tonight the American remake version. Now I have not seen the original South Korean version but it is quite a disturbing story. Violence and incest are common but the mystery throughout is good albeit the story stays quite basic depth wise throughout. Did not see some of the twists and that is always good in a film but thought the acting was only average and the fighting scenes were poor.

5/10

This was the best way to watch this movie because if you had seen the original you would have been contemplating shutting it off before it was finished. I honestly think if they had cast the movie better it would have been much better. I don't know but Josh Brolin just seemed out of place and his acting seemed forced like he was not comfortable in his role. It was also hard to believe 20 years had passed because Brolin looked exactly the same minus the beer gut. They should have let Sharlto Copley(which happens to be one of my new favorite actors) be his crazy over the top self but he was very reserved which is just not his acting style. This was definitely a poor remake of one of the finest Korean films ever made. Now if Aronofsky or Nolan had given Old boy a shot maybe, but they should have just left this one alone.

I concur with your 5/10 rating

[Mr Minio]

I haven't seen that one! Quite an unusual choice for first Hitchcock. People usually go with Rear Window, Vertigo or Psycho.

[bluedeed]

I haven't seen that one! Quite an unusual choice for first Hitchcock. People usually go with Rear Window, Vertigo or Psycho.

Wrong thread, Minio! :nope:

[gugubee557]

I haven't seen that one! Quite an unusual choice for first Hitchcock. People usually go with Rear Window, Vertigo or Psycho.

Indeed, I chose Hitchock's last movie as my first. Don't ask me why, I don't even know myself.

Edit : Bluedeed, I actually made a post on this thread, I had to delete it because I was the one who posted it on the wrong thread. So blame me :)

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/19/Open_City_DVD.jpg

Excellent movie! I admit my experiences with Italian cinema have not been very good so far. Glad to see a very nice change!

4

[christine]

Excellent movie! I admit my experiences with Italian cinema have not been very good so far. Glad to see a very nice change!

4

No time to scroll back to see what Italian films you've seen but I like the films of Francesco Rosi. My favourite is Salvatore Giuliano, but I've also seen Three Brothers and The Mattei Affair, as well as a couple of others I can't recall at the mo. Interesting social realism

[Lucas]

The Conversation

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/Theconversation.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wGd2NtdnflY/UQ5C3j9bXOI/AAAAAAAAI9U/ErAkjFd5KBY/s1600/citizen-kane-clapping.jpg

4+. Now this is how you make a thriller. Coppola was a master filmmaker in the 70's, no other director came close.

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/69/UmbertoD.jpg

3.5

[gugubee557]

http://ca.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/90/MPW-45405

Loved the first hour or so, and then the brake scene kind of ruined it for me. I didn't like the ending either, but overall it was a really fun film.
3+

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/97/Bad_Lieutenant_.jpg

Inconclusive. Realized half way in I am watching the R version not the NC-17 one.

[donniedarko]

Get your hands on the NC-17 version, I have a feeling you'll love it

[mark f]

Yeah, it's not too good. :)

[windsoc]

It's Kind of a Funny Story

This is a film that for me sums up what a perfect film should aspire. Yes it has flaws but some of the greatest films do, in fact a lot do and to say a film not flawed is unrealistic. It does have its moments where certain parts will make you think that it just wouldn't happen in the way things have but it is still a film that has an important and good message.

My rating: 8 out of 10

[The Gunslinger45]

Get your hands on the NC-17 version, I have a feeling you'll love it

I admit I was not too crazy about this movie to begin with, I am not sure extra sleaze will seal the deal.

[windsoc]

The art of getting By

This is the second time I have watched this film and I have to admit on second viewing I could not get into it nearly as much as I could the first time around. It has all the makings of a great, quirky off the wall teenage film about a 18 year old trying to make his way in life and unable to determine how it will go but for me it just tries to hard and that is it's main downfall.

My rating: 6 out of 10

[The Gunslinger45]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/74/Wingsofdesireposter.jpg

This made the 80's List? Da f**k?

2

[Sexy Celebrity]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/97/Bad_Lieutenant_.jpg

Inconclusive. Realized half way in I am watching the R version not the NC-17 one.

That picture makes me wanna check out the NC-17 version.

[The Gunslinger45]

That picture makes me wanna check out the NC-17 version.

I bet you do.

[rauldc14]

The Cook, The a thief, His Wife, Her Lover 1/10
Robocop 7/10

One was great action, the other literally had nothing to offer for me. I think you know which is which.

[honeykid]

Original Robocop?

[donniedarko]

I guess I'll rep you for Robocop (assuming it's the original) but I feel dirty doing so.

I don't even like Robocop that much

[gugubee557]

http://www.cinema-francais.fr/images/affiches/affiches_a/affiches_autan_lara/le_diable_au_corps04.jpg

Ergh. I wanted to like this. I quite didn't. The characters ruined it for me, although I liked the ending and the beginning of the movie.

2.5+