Rate The Last Movie You Saw

[neiba]

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)


Spectacular movie!!!
I spent the first hour without really understanding why was so much importance given to the children when the main story seemed to be the trial of a black man... But on the final part I got to what I believe is the true theme of the movie: innocence on a perverted world. And the beauty of the last 10 minutes wouldn't have the same impact without that first hour. In between there's an amazing court scene with powerful acting by everyone involved and top of the notch writing!
Another great movie from the 60s!

rating_4_5

[Lucas]

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Blackhat 4.5

another dope Mannsterpiece. helluva underrated, sad to say that people will only understand Mann's true genius until he passes away. sad huh?

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

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rating_2_5
Danny Dyer...why does that cockney spiv even bother making films anymore..?Stick to Eastenders mate. :laugh:

[honeykid]

Danny Dyer...why does that cockney spiv even bother making films anymore..?Stick to Eastenders mate. :laugh:

Because they make money.

[Sane]

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An Inn in Tokyo (1935) - Yasujiro Ozu (Japanese Drama)
One of Ozu's early silent films. IMO it's bottom tier Ozu but that still makes it a better than average film. It's a real snapshot of pre-war Japan and the struggles of a homeless family with a father and two children. Like many of Ozu's films of the time it stars Tomio Aoki who was without doubt one of the better child actors I've seen.

3.5+

[Pelicula Pelican]

The most recent film I saw was the Disney classic, Fantasia (1940). If you haven't seen it, it's on Netflix. My rating= 5/5

[matt72582]

A Star Is Born - 7/10
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Very interesting considering it's Judy Garland, how it was kind of her "comeback" film, and how the emotional problems were hers.

I don't like musicals, and wished the music scenes were shortened. Even if what was being sung was in direct correlation to what was happening in the film, but it's easy for me to not pay much attention to what's being sung, and to what's happening physically. It's a 3-hour film, and I wish there was more depth to the characters, instead of having some dialogue only when a tragedy was around the corner. For example, in the picture, Esther becomes a star so quickly, and she has no problems of her own. I know it's a remake, but you should always try to make it better.

It's still very good. She does play the perfect wife. Though he gives her faith and helps with her "birth" she supports her husband financially, but more importantly, emotionally. She takes on his responsibilities.

One thing I really liked is how all of the things that leads to Norman's demise isn't shown to his wife, which makes her puzzlement (when she confides in Oliver) that much better, because she can't understand why he drinks and self-destructs. Even later when she thinks he's asleep, he's listening to everything.

[BrowningIdentity]

Jurassic Park - 10/10! Movies hardly get better than this!

The Lost World: Jurassic Park - 8/10. Not as good as the first film, but it holds its own.

Next week...Jurassic Park III's rating...!

[Derek Vinyard]

Cry_Wolf (2005) - Jeff Wadlow
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- Very good rewatch of one underrated ''slasher'' flick. Young cast is great and the storyline is pretty effective and solid. Twist-Ending at the end completely rock never see it comin'.
3.5+

[s1n1st3r]

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Blackhat 4.5

another dope Mannsterpiece. helluva underrated, sad to say that people will only understand Mann's true genius until he passes away. sad huh?

I like Michael Mann there is only one movie I thought was boring and that was Public Enemies bit of a slow burn for me. Other than that most of his movies are enjoyable (haven't seen all however).

[Nemanja]

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) One of the most overlooked masterpieces from a decade that turned out many. Possibly Cassavetes' Best! Truly unique creations of 70s cinema... It's strange and provocative, absolutely unforgettable!
5

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[mark f]

That's 4 numbers higher than my rating! :)

[Nemanja]

That's 4 numbers higher than my rating! :)
What can I say? It's Cassavetes :)

[Sane]

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The Legend (1993) - Corey Yuen (Hong Kong Action)
Martial arts film with Jet Li and Michelle Reis. Jet Li is an actual real life martial arts expert and Reis is very beautiful but unfortunately neither of them can act ... at all ... seriously they both suck. This movie looks great but Jet Li is just not a leading man that that can carry a film on his own so what could have been a good film ended up being very average.

2.5

[jrs]

Avengers: Age Of Ultron (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1303751) (Joss Whedon,2015) 4_5

[the samoan lawyer]

In the Heat of the Night (1967) - 3.5+
Cheap Thrills (2013) - 3
Creepshow (1982) - 3+
The Illusionist (2006) - 3
Rumble Fish (1983) - 3
Jersey Boys (2014) - 2.5

[matt72582]

What can I say? It's Cassavetes :)

Have you seen all of Cassavetes movies?

I didn't wanna say, but that one was my least favorite, and that's putting it mildly, but I'll try to watch again, so many people love it.

[Nemanja]

Have you seen all of Cassavetes movies?

I didn't wanna say, but that one was my least favorite, and that's putting it mildly, but I'll try to watch again, so many people love it.

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) 5
Love Streams (1984) 4.5
Faces (1968) 4.5
A Woman Under the Influence (1974) 4

[Cobpyth]

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) One of the most overlooked masterpieces from a decade that turned out many. Possibly Cassavetes' Best! Truly unique creations of 70s cinema... It's strange and provocative, absolutely unforgettable!
5

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Which version did you watch?

[Nemanja]

Which version did you watch?
135 min

[matt72582]

I'll try to rank mine in order..
-A Child Is Waiting
-A Woman Under The Influence
-Too Late Blues
-Love Streams
-Husbands or Gloria

[sumantra roy]

Side Effects (2013) - Steven Soderbergh

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A rather mediocre film from a very talented filmmaker...

7 out of 10

[Sane]

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Biutiful (2010) - Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Mexican Drama)
Of the five of Inarritu's films that I've seen this was my least favourite. It just never really grabbed my attention and none of the characters really worked for me. Beyond the central theme of a man dealing with a serious illness it all felt a bit forced.

2.5+

[NatashaR]

Children of Men (2006) - great film... I've been meaning to watch this for a long time so I'm glad it was nominated for the Sci-Fi HoF.
9/10

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[Stone Roller]

Children of Men (2006) - great film... I've been meaning to watch this for a long time so I'm glad it was nominated for the Sci-Fi HoF.
9/10I've been meaning to check that film out for awhile now but keep on getting side tracked.

I can already tell I'll love the movie... when I get to it.

[MovieGal]

Rabbit-Proof Fence
(2002, Australia)
Directed by Phillip Noyce
6.5/10

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[Sane]

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Vagabond (1985) - Agnes Varda (French Drama)
The film opens with a homeless girl found dead in a ditch - and then we are taken back to find out how she got there. It's a story of a young woman who doesn't really fit into society and chooses to live on the road. It's quite a touching movie with a great performance by Sandrine Bonnaire and it's interesting because many movies like this tend to glorify the "freedom" that can be attained by removing yourself from society but this certainly doesn't do that.

4

[honeykid]

I liked Vagabond, too. We had to watch that in film studies as part of our women in film section.

[matt72582]

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Vagabond (1985) - Agnes Varda (French Drama)
The film opens with a homeless girl found dead in a ditch - and then we are taken back to find out how she got there. It's a story of a young woman who doesn't really fit into society and chooses to live on the road. It's quite a touching movie with a great performance by Sandrine Bonnaire and it's interesting because many movies like this tend to glorify the "freedom" that can be attained by removing yourself from society but this certainly doesn't do that.

rating_4

I've seen this a couple of times, really like it, and can identify with her.

[Lucas]

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Oslo August 31 4+

Powerful and unflinching depiction of a young man who has lost the will to live. Is neither sentimental nor contrived. Great film.

[seanc]

I really liked Oslo as well Lucas. Very frank and realistic.

[cricket]

Paprika (2006) 3

This director made a couple movies I liked a lot, Perfect Blue and Millenium Actress. This movie doesn't suit my taste as well, but I still enjoyed it. I was surprised to see that he has only made 4 movies, so I will try Tokyo Godfathers.

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[MovieMeditation]

5, obviously.

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[Rahbani]

Posted this in the wrong thread! Anyway-

I watched this documentary on YouTube last night and it really got me thinking. I've been really interested in Iranian culture lately and I recently found out that sex change operations are legal in Iran which really surprised me. Anyway, this documentary called Be Like Others explores this issue and it's really interesting to say the least. What these people have to go through is very heartbreaking.

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If you enjoy documentaries, this one is definitely worth checking out. I'd rate it 4

EDIT: I just realized- I have REALLY overused the word really. :)

[MovieMeditation]

EDIT: I just realized- I have REALLY overused the word really. :)
Really? You really think that, like, really? I really don't know what to really think here, really... :p:D

[neiba]

All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) rating_4_5

Review here: http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1304127#post1304127

[Nostromo87]

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HOT SHOTS! (1991)

Alpha Velveeta Knuckle Underwear, you are cleared for takeoff
Ace pilot Topper Harley aka Fluffy Bunny Feet is called upon for a secret mission over Falafel Heights. But before that, Topper meets Ramada aka Scarlett O'Hara aka Lois Lane, and sparks fly. Love, an anchor that drowns a man. That's where Topper's archnemesis and fellow top gun, Lieutenant Gregory comes in. 'We've lost all respect for Topper, he's poisoned the morale of the unit.' Will the proud fighter pilots set apart their differences for a great sky battle against enemy pilots Pita, Hummus, & Babaganush? Watch Hot Shots! and find out
What do you do with an elephant with three balls?
You walk him & pitch to the rhino

Rating: rating_3_5+ 7.5 / 10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYWFo0OgV7k

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[The Gunslinger45]

Great movie but I prefer Part Deux.

[sumantra roy]

The Double Life of Veronique (1991) - Krzysztof Kieslowski

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Well, this one never really got me...after a point of time I realized that I was not really looking forward to it but how it ends...

6 out of 10

[sumantra roy]

Shotgun Stories (2007) - Jeff Nichols

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A terrible tale in a terrible place...have seen better films on the same subject though...

7 out of 10

[dadgumblah]

Let's Be Cops (2014)

Amusing, if not hilarious tale of two friends at dead-ends in their professional and personal lives who wear police uniforms at what they think is a costume party, only to be embarrassed when they find out otherwise. They are played by Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., both from the TV series New Girl. The two friends decide, after seeing they get respect wearing the uniforms, to pretend to be cops. Jake plays the more eager of the two, and Damon is the one worried about being caught. There are many great scenes of them bumbling their way through incidents with criminals, none of which require them to bring the bad guys in. Of course it's just a broad farce, with nothing even close to realistic happening, but that doesn't matter because it's a screwball buddy-comedy. I enjoyed it for what it was.

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3

Marriage on the Rocks (1965)

Nice, leisurely comedy starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Deborah Kerr. Frank and Dean are major players at an ad-agency, and Frank is settled and somewhat bored with his 19-year marriage to Deborah Kerr. He doesn't want to do anything fun and Kerr is fed up. Dean has known them throughout their marriage and lightly hits on Kerr, with Frank not worrying about his friend or wife cheating. Frank and Deborah go to Mexico for a second honeymoon and all sorts of screwy things happen to them there. A teenage Nancy Sinatra (Frank's real-life daughter) co-stars as, ahem, his daughter, and Cesar Romero has lots of fun scenes as a man who seems to have half the jobs in the Mexican town they visit, ala judge, minister, hotel owner, etc. etc. Good stuff if only to see Frankie and Deano having fun together.

3.5

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[cricket]

Easy Rider (1969) Repeat viewing 4

I don't think this is a great movie and some of the scenes seem to go on too long, but I just love the spirit of the whole thing. Watching Fonda and Hopper motor down the highway to Born to be Wild is just awesome.

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[the samoan lawyer]

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - 4+ Excellent!!!
A Lonely Place to Die (2011) - 3

[MovieMeditation]

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - 4+ Excellent!!!
I'm been meaning to watch that forever... Especially since it seems like my kind of movie. It's based on a play isn't it?

[the samoan lawyer]

I'm been meaning to watch that forever... Especially since it seems like my kind of movie. It's based on a play isn't it?

Yes MM it is. Really clever and brilliantly acted. You'll love it.

[matt72582]

I'm been meaning to watch that forever... Especially since it seems like my kind of movie. It's based on a play isn't it?

Great film.. Glengarry is based on David Mamet's "Death of a Salesman" - great cast, I have it on VHS, haven't saw it in years.
The only guy I didn't care for is Alan Arkin, but you still got Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Spacey, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris.

[honeykid]

The Double Life of Veronique (1991) - Krzysztof Kieslowski

Sumantra never seems to like the really good films I do. :D

[sumantra roy]

Sumantra never seems to like the really good films I do. :D

Oh, ok...you liked it :) I can understand why someone might like it...my wife seemed to have liked it a lot actually...and we had quite a heated discussion about this last night...

[honeykid]

It's fine. As you might notice around here, having taste different from me is usually seen as a good thing. :D

[Lucas]

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Dead Man 4-

i dun get it, but I likes it

[mistique]

^For your next Jarmusch I recommend: Down by Law.

[sumantra roy]

It's fine. As you might notice around here, having taste different from me is usually seen as a good thing. :D

ok, so you like "really good films" and I "never" like them...and then you say this :rolleyes:

[Camo]

ok, so you like "really good films" and I "never" like them...and then you say this :rolleyes:

He only likes Charlie's Angels and Stanley Kubrick films.

[Sane]

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Chloe in the Afternoon (1972) - Eric Rohmer (French Drama)
A fascinating look at a man struggling to choose between his wife and his desire to have an affair. Whilst it never made me particularly empathise with the main character it did paint an interesting portrait and I could understand why the character thought the way he did.

My fifth Rohmer film and so far I'd place it in third spot - which shows the quality of his films I guess.

4

[honeykid]

ok, so you like "really good films" and I "never" like them...and then you say this :rolleyes:

Sorry, this is a miscommunication. What I meant was that I haven't seen most of the films you rate (really good films) and when I have, it's one you didn't like too much. Hence, you never like the really good films I like. I remember you also giving a lower rating to an older Almovadar film, which are the ones I like. I wasn't suggesting your taste/opinion was wrong or that mine was superior. :) After all, I think my taste is superior to everyone's, I'd never single you out like that. ;):D

[jrs]

The Man of Steel (2013, Zack Snyder) 4

[honeykid]

He only likes Charlie's Angels and Stanley Kubrick films.
It's lies! LIES I TELL YOU!!! How dare you slander me in such a way. And I thought we were friends. :mad::D

[cricket]

Ivan's Childhood (1962) 3.5

I've read a few members comment that this is a good place to start with Tarkovsky directed films. I would definitely agree with that. Out of the 5 I have now seen, this was the easiest watch, both in terms of content, and runtime. I thought it was interesting watching a vengeful kid in a war movie. *I really enjoyed the story, the performances, and the ending.

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[Nausicaä]

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rating_3_5

[Lucas]

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Time after Time 3.5+

A fairly typical fish out of water film, but a damn charming one at that. Malcom McDowell was incredible here and makes the whole flick really entertaining. Although I must admit I kept waiting for him to do a bit of that ol' ultra violence. ;)

Good film, glad it made the HOF.

[Gatsby]

After all, I think my taste is superior to everyone's
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[honeykid]

:p:D

[MovieMeditation]

Ivan's Childhood (1962) 3.5

I've read a few members comment that this is a good place to start with Tarkovsky directed films. I would definitely agree with that. Out of the 5 I have now seen, this was the easiest watch, both in terms of content, and runtime. I thought it was interesting watching a vengeful kid in a war movie. *I really enjoyed the story, the performances, and the ending.
We pretty much agree here, cricket. I gave it half a popcorn less, but I think it may have some room to grow with time, especially after watching more Tarkovsky...

Time after Time 3.5+

A fairly typical fish out of water film, but a damn charming one at that. Malcom McDowell was incredible here and makes the whole flick really entertaining. Although I must admit I kept waiting for him to do a bit of that ol' ultra violence. ;)

Good film, glad it made the HOF.
Agreed, good nomination and I agree with your thoughts! :up: I, too, wanted a bit of the ol' ultra violence, though I was pleasant enough to know his character did manage to have some of the ol' in-out after all. ;)

[gbgoodies]

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Time after Time 3.5+

A fairly typical fish out of water film, but a damn charming one at that. Malcom McDowell was incredible here and makes the whole flick really entertaining. Although I must admit I kept waiting for him to do a bit of that ol' ultra violence. ;)

Good film, glad it made the HOF.

Agreed, good nomination and I agree with your thoughts! :up: I, too, wanted a bit of the ol' ultra violence, though I was pleasant enough to know his character did manage to have some of the ol' in-out after all. ;)


Time after Time was my nomination in the Sci-Fi HoF. Did you really expect to see any "ultra-violence"? :rolleyes:

[Swan]

Time after Time was my nomination in the Sci-Fi HoF. Did you really expect to see any "ultra-violence"? :rolleyes:

They're referencing A Clockwork Orange. :p

[gbgoodies]

Time after Time was my nomination in the Sci-Fi HoF. Did you really expect to see any "ultra-violence"? :rolleyes:

They're referencing A Clockwork Orange. :p


I know that, (I've seen A Clockwork Orange, and I hated it.), but after that long discussion in the HoF thread, would anybody ever expect a movie that I nominated to have that kind of violence? They're lucky that it had Jack the Ripper in it.

[MovieMeditation]

Oh, I totally forgot it was you who nominated Time After Time! I was certain your nomination was The Thing. Damn... Guess I was wrong. :p

[Lucas]

Time after Time was my nomination in the Sci-Fi HoF. Did you really expect to see any "ultra-violence"? :rolleyes:

Of course not lol. Tis' was just a joke my friend. :p

[cricket]

El Dorado (1966) 3.5

John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, and James Caan make a great trifecta in this Western. There are some lighthearted moments in it that would normally hurt a movie like this for me, but not here though. It's very entertaining, but it seems to wear out it's welcome a little bit coming down the stretch.

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[matt72582]

Dersu Uzala - 4/10
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I might have given this movie another half point if I didn't have to hear "CAPITAN" so often..I wonder who was in charge of translation and wonder if it was a Russian trick to piss off Americans, because I've never seen anything even close to this, and with a director with the name of Akura Kurosawa. I guess this was a slow time for him, and he never seemed to make anything great after he screwed relationships with Mifune.

Instead of saying what else was wrong with it, the question I pose is what was right. The beginning starts alright, but when it's just Dersu and the Capitan alone, cutting grass, it just lacks.

[mark f]

I'm not going to say what's right with it since it wouldn't matter. All you seem to care about is the word "captain" and drawing conclusions about Kurosawa's last few films. In what format did you watch this?

[Captain Spaulding]

I might have given this movie another half point if I didn't have to hear "CAPITAN" so often

You got something against Captains?

I guess this was a slow time for him, and he never seemed to make anything great after he screwed relationships with Mifune.

*AHEM*

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[The Duchess]

http://www.horror.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=253&pictureid=2232

Five stars ! What else can I say.

I have been humming As Time Goes By all day!

[edarsenal]

Box Trolls 3.5 Wasn't sure about this one and found myself caught up in it. Very well done!

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The Drop 4.5 Yet ANOTHER reason why i've become such a HUGE fan of Tom Hardy. Excellent movie and a damn excellent ending

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[edarsenal]

http://www.horror.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=253&pictureid=2232

Five stars ! What else can I say.

I have been humming As Time Goes By all day!

i do the same EVERY time i watch it!!

[AdamUpBxtch]

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The Oxford Murders (2008) 3.0
I'll watch anything with Elijah Wood(From my movie list you can probably tell why lol). This movie was very mediocre tbh going in it looked very interesting as I am a fan of movies that revolve around a serial killer in general(the Maniac remake with Wood was very good actually). The ending was pretty anti-climatic and the twist wasn't very enjoyable. It wasn't terrible but nothing spectacular.

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Left Behind (2014) 1.5
sigh............Nicolas Cage....what the hell are you doing? I usually don't mind religion being crammed down my throat in movies because most of the time it is quite subtle, but this movie was so badly directed, acted, and written that the religious message of the movie was elevated to front and center and it was so in your face with half the dialogue they did. This movie was such a cluster**** from beginning to end and i didn't know it was actually over when it ended that's how much the ending didn't satisfy me at all. Literally if it wasn't for Cage being good still at times i would of given this movie an even worse rating. And this next stuff is message directly for Cage, start doing good movies again......last movie I've seen Cage in that I actually really enjoyed was Kick Ass (That was 5 years ago). Seeking Justice & The Frozen Ground were alright but nothing spectacular.....If Cage is doing **** like this I see National Treasure 3 happening with him even sooner than I expected, but the sad thing is at least i'd be up for Cage chasing down secret american artifacts again so yes do that instead of stuff like this.

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Columbus Circle (2012) 2.0
Can another Hellboy III start getting made so Selma Blair will be in atleast one movie i'll have a chance to enjoy?

[sumantra roy]

Children of Men (2006) - Alfonso Cuaron

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I can't fathom some of the shots I have seen here, specially that 7-8 minutes long shot when the open war was going on...and that childbirth thing OMG! overall, mixed feeling but some camerawork and execution...

8 out of 10

[grampaglasses]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/No_Country_for_Old_Men_poster.jpg

...huh?!

5

[theviooz]

Hello Friend
Last time i have seen very awesome movie that was "Titanic" Really loveable movie ever..........

[Steve Freeling]

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4.5

[AdamUpBxtch]

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Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) 4.5
All I can say is........holy ****. From the Director of Kick Ass comes a Secret Service version of Kick Ass lol. This movie was simply a thrill ride. This movie was so good all the way through. Great acting, great story, funny, charming, and the fight scenes were so good and well choreographed. Colin Firth was a beast in this movie in every sense of the word and the entire cast was so great. Samuel L. Jackson with a lisp was so funny and it he was still a fantastic villain. If you've never heard of this movie....go watch it right now......like immediately right now. Matthew Vaughn is simply great with everything he does.

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Get Hard (2015) 3.0
Pretty much what i expected from a movie with Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, nothing really surprising. There were some funny parts but other than that It left something to be desired.

[bluedeed]

Chloe in the Afternoon (1972) - Eric Rohmer (French Drama)
A fascinating look at a man struggling to choose between his wife and his desire to have an affair. Whilst it never made me particularly empathise with the main character it did paint an interesting portrait and I could understand why the character thought the way he did.

My fifth Rohmer film and so far I'd place it in third spot - which shows the quality of his films I guess.

4

I don't think empathy is required or even requested by Rohmer :)
I've seen 20 something Rohmer films, this is among the better half of them, and that opening scene! There's only a couple Rohmer films that I haven't liked and only one that I thoroughly disliked.

"I do not tell, I show. I show people who move and speak." -Eric Rohmer's response to his haters

[Guaporense]

Paprika (2006) 3

This director made a couple movies I liked a lot, Perfect Blue and Millenium Actress. This movie doesn't suit my taste as well, but I still enjoyed it. I was surprised to see that he has only made 4 movies, so I will try Tokyo Godfathers.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/9d557ffccbe819032b3a8fd06a9ad4d2/paprika.jpg

He made a TV series as well. Most animation directors cannot make as many movies as live action filmmakers can because of the painstaking effort required to make each animated sequence.

[Nemanja]

Jules and Jim (1962) 3 I found this film pleasant, breezy, and well made, but no more! Overall; leaves me cold....

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[Nausicaä]

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rating_2_5

^ Films that make me to nod off and then wake up not bothered about what I missed automatically get a rating below 3 stars in my world. :bored:


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rating_2_5

[Mäx]

Per qualche dollaro in più (I/E/D, 1965, Sergio Leone) - 3.5

I really liked the soundtrack here!

[Sane]

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Flipped (2010) - Rob Reiner (American Romance)
Reiner has made some great films but this really wasn't one of them - terrible acting, weak script, cheesy narration ... not a good movie.

2-

[Sane]

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The Fighter (2010) - David O Russell (American Drama)
Not really a big fan of Russell so far - feels a bit like his films cross the line from just paying tribute to a genre to being really derivative. For the most part this is fairly entertaining but I got pretty frustrated with it by the end and then the standard Hollywood finish lost it points as well. Still, it was better than American Hustle IMO.

2.5+

[jiraffejustin]

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The Fighter (2010) - David O Russell (American Drama)
Not really a big fan of Russell so far - feels a bit like his films cross the line from just paying tribute to a genre to being really derivative. For the most part this is fairly entertaining but I got pretty frustrated with it by the end and then the standard Hollywood finish lost it points as well. Still, it was better than American Hustle IMO.

2.5+

The real travesty with this movie is that it totally neglected the Arturo Gatti trilogy. I do remember enjoying the movie around the time it came out, but I am hesitant to rewatch it now.

[rambond]

the boy next door 4/10 generic film
fifty shades of grey (5/10) atrocious ending, had it's moments but absolutely atrocious ending.

[the samoan lawyer]

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The Naked Island (1960)

Shindo does a great job of making this b&w near-silent story of a small family struggling to survive on a tiny island so moving. Harsh yet beautiful.

4

[hello101]

1408
2
Starts off well but goes down like a Ferrari on a slant hill, John Cusack being a miscast didn't help things either.

[Mäx]

Le notti di Cabiria (I/F, 1957, Federico Fellini) - rating_3_5

Started out really great, but halfway through (from the pilgrimage on) the movie got weaker and weaker. In the end, i was a little disappointed. Not a bad movie though, and Giulietta Masina was almost as brilliant as in La strada.

[neiba]

Late Spring (1949) - 3+

Thoughts on its specific HoF thread:

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1305241#post1305241

[sumantra roy]

Under the Sand (2001) - Francois Ozon

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I was hoping for a better film...

7 out of 10

[OZYMANDIAS]

Citizen Kane (Orson Welles, 1941)
Rewatched it for Welles' 100th birthday. 4/5

[False Writer]

Finally got around to finishing Unforgiven (1992)

I turned it off early the first time because I didn't really like the first 30 or so minutes, but it was better the rest of the way through. It did have its good parts. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I wanted to, but I did think it was well made.

Edit: It was also beautifully shot. The landscapes and town looked very good.

rating_3_5

[Mäx]

True Romance (USA/F, 1993, Tony Scott) - 3.5+

I liked this movie quite a bit. The cast is really great, especially Oldman, Walken and Pitt. I loved all of their (few) scenes. :)

[OZYMANDIAS]

Drive (Nicolas Winding Refn, 2011)
One of my all-time favorites. 5/5

[matt72582]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg

I saw this the first time about five years ago, thought I'd review it again. Still a pointless, silly movie. Yeah, it did good at the box office, more titillating than anything. If someone can explain why it's so great, I'd love to read how or why.

[mark f]

-100

[neiba]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg

I saw this the first time about five years ago, thought I'd review it again. Still a pointless, silly movie. Yeah, it did good at the box office, more titillating than anything. If someone can explain why it's so great, I'd love to read how or why.

where's the negative rep button? :(
It was the first movie I ever made a review of. Here's why I think it's great:
http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=37202&highlight=rosemary%27s+baby

[rauldc14]

+1 for Matt. It stinks :up:

[Swan]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10

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[Sane]

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Dragons Forever (1988) - Corey Yuen/Sammo Hung Kam Bo (Hong Kong Action)
Jackie Chan plays a lawyer ... the suspension of disbelief has to start right there ... I guess they couldn't think of a job where you get to kick people in the head for an hour and a half so just picked a random occupation ;) Anyway, the action and stunt work is amazing but everything else is pretty poor - what we are left with is a reasonably fun movie.

3-

[seanc]

I stand with you Matt. Fight the power. We need a Tommie Smith emoticon.

[Sane]

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) - William Dieterle (American Drama)
Had mixed feelings about this. The acting is mostly very distracting - at times it's so theatrical that I felt like laughing when the film was at its most serious. However, the performance of Laughton was fantastic. Also, many of the scenes feel kind of forced with people's behaviour seemingly driven by the desire for dramatic effect - but there are still many great iconic scenes. On a different day I could see myself rating this much higher or much lower depending on the effect that these things had on me.

3.5

[Cobpyth]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg

I saw this the first time about five years ago, thought I'd review it again. Still a pointless, silly movie. Yeah, it did good at the box office, more titillating than anything. If someone can explain why it's so great, I'd love to read how or why.

It's a brilliant piece of visual storytelling. That' why. ;)

[mark f]

I believe that Matt has the right to his opinion, but so do I. I just wish I could use two hands to type again, but since I can't, I keep the comments short and sweet (or sour, in this case). :)

[Derek Vinyard]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg

I saw this the first time about five years ago, thought I'd review it again. Still a pointless, silly movie. Yeah, it did good at the box office, more titillating than anything. If someone can explain why it's so great, I'd love to read how or why.

I'm agree with you on that point

[honeykid]

If someone can explain why it's so great, I'd love to read how or why.
They can't because it isn't. Well, mark probably could but, as he said, he can't anymore. :( Of course, he'd still be wrong, so nevermind. ;) As HP, he might be able to. He'll be wrong too, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

[Steve Freeling]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10

I never liked it.

[mark f]

You like everything. :)

[neiba]

They can't because it isn't. Well, mark probably could but, as he said, he can't anymore. :( Of course, he'd still be wrong, so nevermind. ;) As HP, he might be able to. He'll be wrong too, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

:p The fact HK doesn't like it, it means that it's a great film! do you need more evidences, Matt? xD

[honeykid]

:p

[Gatsby]

I believe this is Matt's third controversial rating. I think the rules of baseball should be used in this situation. :D

[neiba]

Ten (2002) 3

Thoughts on its specific HoF thread: http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1305486#post1305486

[MovieMeditation]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10
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____________
on a more serious note... I wrote a little something why I like the film in the Horror HoF, click here (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=38332&highlight=horror+hof).

[Derek Vinyard]

The Replacements (2000) - Howard Deutch
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- I like this flick some funny and good stuff. I always like football and I think this movie was a good watch for me. Nice Comedy
3.5-

[dadgumblah]

Seven Samurai (1954)

My first time watching this classic all the way through. I know this is the inspiration for The Magnificent Seven but the latter one is in no way a carbon copy. The first film has more time to play out its story and even at over 3 hours, is never boring.

By now most every movie lover knows the story, so I'll dispense with that. I'll just say that since I watched the movie in its entirety, I enjoyed getting to know the characters this time. My favorites were Takashi Shimura as group leader Kambei Shimada. Shimura really held everything together for me, with his kind face and eyes, belying his fierce countenance when pushed; Isao Kimura as Katsushiro, the young, starry-eyed samurai wannabe who idolizes one of the samurai and makes the mistake of falling in love with a farmer's daughter; and finally, Seiji Miyaguchi as Kyuzo, the silent, lean warrior who performs several feats of courage that makes Katsushiro worship him, not the least of which is a trip to retrieve a musket that makes the others very nervous. Don't get me wrong, I dug Toshiro Mifurne in this, but for all his jumping around and crazy attitude, it was the silent warriors that held my attention the most. And the battles are very realistic: with the farmers helping, the bandits they battle just disappear under their spears; the samurai fight in the water, the rain, and the mud, stabbing the bandits sometimes in very personal places, showing how battle is not pretty---it's an ugly and messy thing. Love, love this movie!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bUivJnF8SrY/UGX0oJT1XNI/AAAAAAAADao/91YjYTSl03M/s1600/seven-samurai3.jpg

5

[The Gunslinger45]

Seven Samurai (1954)

My first time watching this classic all the way through. I know this is the inspiration for The Magnificent Seven but the latter one is in no way a carbon copy. The first film has more time to play out its story and even at over 3 hours, is never boring.

By now most every movie lover knows the story, so I'll dispense with that. I'll just say that since I watched the movie in its entirety, I enjoyed getting to know the characters this time. My favorites were Takashi Shimura as group leader Kambei Shimada. Shimura really held everything together for me, with his kind face and eyes, belying his fierce countenance when pushed; Isao Kimura as Katsushiro, the young, starry-eyed samurai wannabe who idolizes one of the samurai and makes the mistake of falling in love with a farmer's daughter; and finally, Seiji Miyaguchi as Kyuzo, the silent, lean warrior who performs several feats of courage that makes Katsushiro worship him, not the least of which is a trip to retrieve a musket that makes the others very nervous. Don't get me wrong, I dug Toshiro Mifurne in this, but for all his jumping around and crazy attitude, it was the silent warriors that held my attention the most. And the battles are very realistic: with the farmers helping, the bandits they battle just disappear under their spears; the samurai fight in the water, the rain, and the mud, stabbing the bandits sometimes in very personal places, showing how battle is not pretty---it's an ugly and messy thing. Love, love this movie!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bUivJnF8SrY/UGX0oJT1XNI/AAAAAAAADao/91YjYTSl03M/s1600/seven-samurai3.jpg

5

Glad you loved it!

[Friendly Mushroom!]

I'm going to watch Rosemary's Baby soon for the 60's list but my expectations for it aren't great as its from the same director as Chinatown, Roman Polanski. I know its wrong to judge a director from the first movie you saw of them. I thought Dead Poets Society was stupid when I first saw it a few years ago, and I thought it was just slightly less stupid when I re-watched it about two months ago for school. Yet in October, I watched another Peter Weir film (without knowing it, I didn't even know he directed both films until two months ago) and ended up loving it. That was The Truman Show. If My Neighbor Totoro was the first Miyazaki film I saw (Mine was Kiki), I might have put off the rest of his films and yet he is my favorite director.

I will give Bergman (Seventh Seal was mediocre), Fellini and Godard (hated both 8 1/2 and Pierrot le Fou) another try in the future. But I hated Rushmore, my second Wes Anderson film, after violently hating Grand Budapest, so I doubt I'll like an Anderson film.

I might have been zig zagy here, maybe even hypocritical if anything I said here contradicted something I said in the past, but my point is, I will give Polanski, Fellini and Co. another try but that doesn't mean it will be a Truman Show (positive rating) or a Rushmore (Negative rating) for all of them. Rosemary does sound interesting actually.

Oh, I thought 2001 A Space Odyssey was great so I can like super artsy films. :) YEAH KUBRICK!

[Friendly Mushroom!]

I watched Before the Devil Knows You're Dead tonight. What an intense film! One of the best noms for this HoF!

4.5

:)

[BlueLion]

I'm going to watch Rosemary's Baby soon for the 60's list but my expectations for it aren't great as its from the same director as Chinatown, Roman Polanski.

I will give Bergman (Seventh Seal was mediocre), Fellini and Godard (hated both 8 1/2 and Pierrot le Fou) another try in the future. But I hated Rushmore, my second Wes Anderson film, after violently hating Grand Budapest, so I doubt I'll like an Anderson film.

I might have been zig zagy here, maybe even hypocritical if anything I said here contradicted something I said in the past, but my point is, I will give Polanski, Fellini and Co. another try


I'm not fond of Chinatown either but Polanski is a very good director nonetheless. I think Rosermary's Baby, Knife in the water, The Tenant and The Pianist are all better than Chinatown, so don't give up on him just yet.

Same with Godard, Pierrot le fou is one of my least favorite Godard movies. Seventh Seal I don't consider top tier Bergman either, from Wes Anderson try The Royal Tenenbaums or Bottle Rocket. I feel as though you've been unfortunate to have seen some of the weakest efforts of these directors.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

how can one "violently" hate The Grand Budapest Hotel? hating any movie that much would be weird, but especially one so likable. at worst it's tiresome, but i still think it's great.

[Friendly Mushroom!]

Thanks BlueLion. :) The only reason why my expectation for Rosemary are lowered because I know its from him. As I said, I think the plot sounds interesting and if I didn't know it was form him, I probably wouldn't have second thoughts about it.

Also just for curiosity, what Bergman film do you think I should watch next? Preferably something from the 60's for the big list that coming up.

[Friendly Mushroom!]

how can one "violently" hate The Grand Budapest Hotel? hating any movie that much would be weird, but especially one so likable. at worst it's tiresome, but i still think it's great.

Yeah I did described that awkwardly. I should have just said I gave Budapest a 0 and Rushmore a 0.5-1.

[Cobpyth]

I'm going to watch Rosemary's Baby soon for the 60's list but my expectations for it aren't great as its from the same director as Chinatown, Roman Polanski. I know its wrong to judge a director from the first movie you saw of them. I thought Dead Poets Society was stupid when I first saw it a few years ago, and I thought it was just slightly less stupid when I re-watched it about two months ago for school. Yet in October, I watched another Peter Weir film (without knowing it, I didn't even know he directed both films until two months ago) and ended up loving it. That was The Truman Show. If My Neighbor Totoro was the first Miyazaki film I saw (Mine was Kiki), I might have put off the rest of his films and yet he is my favorite director.

I will give Bergman (Seventh Seal was mediocre), Fellini and Godard (hated both 8 1/2 and Pierrot le Fou) another try in the future. But I hated Rushmore, my second Wes Anderson film, after violently hating Grand Budapest, so I doubt I'll like an Anderson film.


So you basically hate good cinema?

[Friendly Mushroom!]

Not exactly... I like a lot of popular films. I'm just having a marathon not liking films you do like for some reason recently.

[MovieGal]

Rosemary's Baby - 3/10
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ef/Rosemarys_baby_poster.jpg

I saw this the first time about five years ago, thought I'd review it again. Still a pointless, silly movie. Yeah, it did good at the box office, more titillating than anything. If someone can explain why it's so great, I'd love to read how or why.

I actually like Rosemary's Baby.. its a work of great horror.. so much better than its latter horror films... it doesn't have the gore or shock factor.. and its something that could be possibly believable. No one knows what is possible in this world so the unknown or the unseen is always a bit of a fright.

[BlueLion]

Also just for curiosity, what Bergman film do you think I should watch next? Preferably something from the 60's for the big list that coming up.

The Magician is the only Bergman I didn't like and that one's from the 50s, so I say go with whatever you like. Hour of the Wolf is my favorite.

[Cobpyth]

Not exactly... I like a lot of popular films. I'm just having a marathon not liking films you do like for some reason recently.

Not appreciating films like Chinatown and 8 1/2 is the same as not appreciating good cinema.

I know I'm sounding a bit like a dogmatic assh*le (or like Honeykid), but it's genuinely what I believe. :p

[matt72582]

The Magician is the only Bergman I didn't like and that one's from the 50s, so I say go with whatever you like. Hour of the Wolf is my favorite.

One of the few films of his I haven't seen. Can you tell me why, it might not be for me either.

[Gatsby]

I'm with Cobpyth and I love every film FM says he hates in that post but the right thing to do is be a bit nice... for now. FM is only in High School and is only beginning his journey into cinema. Has a lot of potential for growth. Though after a few years have past and he still doesn't learn to appreciate good movies I guess we'll have to give him the ban hammer. :p

[matt72582]

Not appreciating films like Chinatown and 8 1/2 is the same as not appreciating good cinema.

I know I'm sounding a bit like a dogmatic assh*le (or like Honeykid), but it's genuinely what I believe. :p

Chinatown is in my Top 50, but I couldn't stand 8 1/2, but "La Strada" is my 3rd favorite film of all-time.

And it's not just Fellini; my favorite directors have some of my least favorite movies. Maybe they did the opposite of what attracted me to them, who knows?

[BlueLion]

One of the few films of his I haven't seen. Can you tell me why, it might not be for me either.

It just felt like somebody impersonating Bergman and not Bergman.

[Cobpyth]

I'm with Cobpyth and I love every film FM says he hates in that post but the right thing to do is be a bit nice... for now. FM is only in High School and is only beginning his journey into cinema. Has a lot of potential for growth. Though after a few years have past and he still doesn't learn to appreciate good movies I guess we'll have to give him the ban hammer. :p

Yeah, I know he's still young and it's amazing that he's even watching all these films at his age. (You're 16 right, FM?)

You have to be tough sometimes, though. I think FM is a really nice guy, but you can't simply hate Chinatown and not (at least) get an existential crisis as a cinephile and question yourself deeply. :p

[Cole416]

The Loved Ones 3.5

A few parts made me want to puke and had me cringing a bit, but it had enough to make me pretty creeped out,

[mark f]

The Magician is the only Bergman I didn't like...
One of the few films of his I haven't seen. Can you tell me why, it might not be for me either.
It's too good. :)

[Derek Vinyard]

Invincible (2006) - Ericson Core
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- Wow is the first word that comes to my mind when I finish this flick. A true inspiration of courage and determination describe in one amazing piece of work. I love football even more after it and I cannot stop to smile during the last 25min of the movie. I totally dig it and highly recommend it to everyone who like Football.
4+

[sumantra roy]

Stoker (2013) - Park Chan-wook

https://501topmovies.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/stoker-2013-poster2.jpg

Very stylistic and nice to look at...but there is not much beyond it...

6 out of 10

[sumantra roy]

Oldboy (2003) - Park Chan-wook

http://static.cinemagia.ro/img/db/movie/01/10/60/oldboy-235738l.jpg

This is so highly rated and appreciated...can someone lighten me why this has to be one of the greatest thrillers of all time (for that matter a great piece of cinema)? Guess I really missed the point...

(for me) 6.5 out of 10

[Camo]

What's with everyone wanting an explanation on why they should like something :rolleyes: .

Everyone should like CAMO ;D:flair:

[OZYMANDIAS]

People not liking Chinatown. It is getting out of hand here.:homealone:

[Gatsby]

This is so highly rated and appreciated...can someone lighten me why this has to be one of the greatest thrillers of all time (for that matter a great piece of cinema)? Guess I really missed the point...

(for me) 6.5 out of 10
What parts of the film did you not like?

[Sane]

Oldboy (2003) - Park Chan-wook

http://static.cinemagia.ro/img/db/movie/01/10/60/oldboy-235738l.jpg

This is so highly rated and appreciated...can someone lighten me why this has to be one of the greatest thrillers of all time (for that matter a great piece of cinema)? Guess I really missed the point...

(for me) 6.5 out of 10
You didn't miss the point and no-one can explain to you why it's great, and this goes for Rosemary's Baby as well, because this is all subjective - if you didn't like it then it's not great ... to you.

However, there are lots of reasons why I think it's one of the best movies ever made. Firstly, the cinematography is amazing right from the opening scene through to the end of the movie - and not just in the iconic scenes.

The music is perfect from start to finish.

It manages to present an extremely dark and depressing story about

incest, murder, kidnapping and everything else and wraps it up in an endlessly entertaining way that perhaps only Pulp Fiction has been able to do before. It makes you feel every one of the dark elements - the claustrophobic feeling of being held in captivity for 15 years, the violence, the shock of the incest
- and yet has you loving the ride at the same time. Going from shock to laughter from one scene to the next.

The acting of Choi Min Sik is exceptional - so much so that when I first saw it it took me a while to realise that the guy in the opening scene was actually the same guy that appeared later. He is perfect in every scene whether it be violent, romantic, or when he is eating his way through every dumpling restaurant in Seoul ;)

For someone who likes movies to constantly test the viewer and their boundaries and how they feel about the characters and the themes, it's perfect.

But it's cool if you don't like - pretty sure the phrase "it's not for everyone" applies more to Oldboy than any other movie ever made :) Try Lady Vengeance if you want to give another one of his films a go - lots of people prefer it to Oldboy.

[Gatsby]

Dammit Sane I was going to rave about the brilliance of Oldboy! It's my favorite film so I deserve my ranting, delete your post immediately. :mad::D

Anyways, good post. Oldboy is everything great in cinema packed into one amazing 2 hour experience- it has the acting, surreal elements, direction and cinematography, thrilling action and pace. Even incest. :p

[mark f]

It also has to do with the way you use the rating system. To me, a 6.5 is an OK rating although I give Oldboy a little higher. However, a 3 is almost bottom of the barrel and pretty much ludicrous, in my book anyway. Yes, it's subjective, but when something stands out like a sore thumb, I'll mention it.

[sumantra roy]

Try Lady Vengeance if you want to give another one of his films a go - lots of people prefer it to Oldboy.

Yes I will do that today...what about JSA?

[Gatsby]

Try Lady Vengeance if you want to give another one of his films a go - lots of people prefer it to Oldboy.

Yes I will do that today...what about JSA?
JSA is great, it shows how diverse of a filmmaker Park Chan Wook is.

[neiba]

I'm going to watch Rosemary's Baby soon for the 60's list but my expectations for it aren't great as its from the same director as Chinatown, Roman Polanski. I know its wrong to judge a director from the first movie you saw of them. I thought Dead Poets Society was stupid when I first saw it a few years ago, and I thought it was just slightly less stupid when I re-watched it about two months ago for school. Yet in October, I watched another Peter Weir film (without knowing it, I didn't even know he directed both films until two months ago) and ended up loving it. That was The Truman Show. If My Neighbor Totoro was the first Miyazaki film I saw (Mine was Kiki), I might have put off the rest of his films and yet he is my favorite director.

I will give Bergman (Seventh Seal was mediocre), Fellini and Godard (hated both 8 1/2 and Pierrot le Fou) another try in the future. But I hated Rushmore, my second Wes Anderson film, after violently hating Grand Budapest, so I doubt I'll like an Anderson film.

I might have been zig zagy here, maybe even hypocritical if anything I said here contradicted something I said in the past, but my point is, I will give Polanski, Fellini and Co. another try but that doesn't mean it will be a Truman Show (positive rating) or a Rushmore (Negative rating) for all of them. Rosemary does sound interesting actually.

Oh, I thought 2001 A Space Odyssey was great so I can like super artsy films. :) YEAH KUBRICK!

Ufff...Your last sentence saved you,I was going to start Voodooing you!

[grampaglasses]

http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/54/5494/693WG00Z/posters/les-miserables-broadway-poster.jpg

Good until Russel Crowe opened his mouth. Noped out of there.

0

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5f/Raging_Bull_poster.jpg

That TV scene tho.

5

[Cobpyth]

Oldboy (2003) - Park Chan-wook

This is so highly rated and appreciated...can someone lighten me why this has to be one of the greatest thrillers of all time (for that matter a great piece of cinema)? Guess I really missed the point...

(for me) 6.5 out of 10

This is what I wrote in my top 101 thread about this film.

This badass and mindbending Korean flick blowed my mind the first time I watched it. Like many other people, I love it when films are able to mislead and ultimately surprise me with a good twist. This film is one of the most shockingly effective ones in that area.
However, films that solely rely on a plot twist are often not really that much fun anymore once you've watched them for the first time and know the twist ending. This is one of those really good twisty films, though. It has much more to offer than just a shocking ending.

What really attracted me to this film, was its oddness. This film contains some really strange and over the top scenes and most of them, if not all of them, work very well! I love it when risky moments in films succeed and I think risk is the source of some of the best film moments of all time. The clearest example in this film is of course the octopus eating scene. It's memorable, it's odd, but it somehow fits the tone of the film and even elevates the overall experience.

I also love how Oldboy is able to hold a sincere emotional core throughout all its weirdness. The plot is extremely improbable, but the film handles everything with enough style, seriousness and emotion to make everything engaging and entertaining.
The film also looks remarkably beautiful and truly shows how visuals can be a very important added value in terms of connection between a story and an audience. This story would feel rather silly and extremely over the top on paper, but with the right visual treatment it somehow unfolds into something great.

I liked Sane's comparison with Pulp Fiction. Both films tackle very pulpy and risky material and make it totally work by presenting everything in a really effective cinematic style and by focusing on characters and their struggles/developments, while at the same time also making the plot flow by very smoothly.

[sumantra roy]

Sympathy For Lady Vengeance (2005) - Park Chan-wook

https://contemplatrix.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ladyvengeance1600.jpg

The best thing is that the film didn't end with the revenge fulfilled...it's difficult and unsettling...very powerful film...probably requires a second viewing.

8.5 out of 10

[OZYMANDIAS]

Maggie (Henry Hobson, 2015)
It was an okay movie, I guess. 2/5

[Mäx]

The Lady Vanishes (GB, 1938, Alfred Hitchcock) - 3

A solid movie with some funny moments. Overall enjoyable but not really thrilling.

[Gatsby]

Two Women (1960)

http://i.imgur.com/qPjWKW8.jpg

Sometimes painful to watch realism showing the ugly side of war through the story of two women is great to experience but that's basically the entire film- I felt like there could be a bit more.

3.5

[cricket]

Teorema (1968) 2.5

Italian arthouse from the director of Salo is slow but decent. I could've used a little more character development to get me caring.

http://www.nerdlikeyou.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/teorema-screaming-naked.jpg

[Gideon58]

https://roadshow.com.au/~/media/Images/Roadshow/Catalogue/Movie/Behind_Candelabra_itunes_Movie.ashx

Just spectacular...8.5/10

[matt72582]

You got something against Captains?



*AHEM*

http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/movie/movie_poster/ran-1985/large_sIg3mRbM3r79UKr60Oa3sK9pEDt.jpg

Kurosawa said this his best work was Mifune. Take all the films with Mifune, and from the 60's to his last movie, I think most would agree. I'm not sure if I've seen "Ran" - I get real bored with fight scenes, unless they are really short.

[matt72582]

Btw, is the original "OldBoy" the best? We were talking about movies in Australia, and this guy who was really cool said his favorite movie was "Oldboy" said it without hesitating, but I didn't know there were 3 versions. I have at home Spike Lee's versions. I watched the first 20-25 minutes, got a phone call to hang out, and I wasn't into the film, so I went an hung out. Is it worth the watch, or should I try to find the original one?

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c8/Playtimeoriginalposter.jpg/220px-Playtimeoriginalposter.jpg
4.5

I have said it before and hopefully I will say it many more times. I love it when one of these films I haven't heard of before coming to MoFo lives up to all the hype. Playime is a wonderful film visually. Don't go into it expecting to laugh out loud. Just let it take you over visually and audibly. While it doesn't have a narrative in the traditional three act sense, it certainly has something to say about our culture, conformity, and why we are enamored with the things we are. Really glad I didn't let this one go by before the 60's list. Thanks bluedeed for posting the you tube video you did a couple months ago. That pushed this film from being on my list to the top of my 60's viewing.

[False Writer]

The African Queen (1951)

An entertaining classic, but it isn't without a couple flaws. Mostly with Bogart and Hepburns chemistry midway through the movie. Still, a great journey with a satisfying ending. I'm also able to knock another one off my AFI 100 list!

3.5

[matt72582]

The African Queen (1951)

An entertaining classic, but it isn't without a couple flaws. Mostly with Bogart and Hepburns chemistry midway through the movie. Still, a great journey with a satisfying ending. I'm also able to knock another one off my AFI 100 list!

rating_3_5

I agree, no chemistry. I love Huston, love Bogart, but it didn't do it for me. Glad you enjoyed it though!

[Mäx]

Harold and Maude (USA, 1971, Hal Ashby) - rating_4+

What a great movie! The three main characters and actors are great, the humor is great, the soundtrack is great ... everything in this movie is great! :D

[False Writer]

I agree, no chemistry. I love Huston, love Bogart, but it didn't do it for me. Glad you enjoyed it though!

Yeah, I really didn't think it was bad in the beginning, but when they started falling in love with each other, their lack of chemistry really started to show for me.


Thanks!

[MovieMeditation]

Btw, is the original "OldBoy" the best? We were talking about movies in Australia, and this guy who was really cool said his favorite movie was "Oldboy" said it without hesitating, but I didn't know there were 3 versions. I have at home Spike Lee's versions. I watched the first 20-25 minutes, got a phone call to hang out, and I wasn't into the film, so I went an hung out. Is it worth the watch, or should I try to find the original one?
Lol the remake is sh*t... It's the 2003 korean original you should watch, obviously. Don't you use IMDb or something like that?

[sumantra roy]

We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) - Lynne Ramsay

https://rippleeffects.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin.jpg

Very good film, particularly considering that for the majority of the film there was nothing happening...Excellent performance by Tilda Swinton.

9 out of 10

[matt72582]

Lol the remake is sh*t... It's the 2003 korean original you should watch, obviously. Don't you use IMDb or something like that?

I used to use imdb 15 years ago.. Unless a film isn't discussed here, it's nice to go there and talk about one particular movie.

[NatashaR]

The Thing (1982) 6/10
Really overrated... I expected more from it.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFNrke3gfIx3M19piUCA54kzm1D8Osu8gH98DiXAjoPPzJ6zn_

Is this really supposed to be scary or something?
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/aliens/images/7/78/The_Thing.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090503185152

[Mäx]

Hot Fuzz (GB/F/USA, 2007, Edgar Wright) - 4.5

This movie never gets old. It's just brilliant, especially the editing is exceptional. One of the best movies of its decade.

[honeykid]

For me, The Thing's main selling point is its claustrophobic nature and atmosphere. I don't know if you felt that or not, but if not then I can understand being disappointed with it.

[seanc]

Redbox had a couple of 2014 releases that I wasn't able to get to the theater to see.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/37/Wild2014Poster.jpg/220px-Wild2014Poster.jpg
2.5

Very capable film but I think you need to sympathize with the protagonist's journey to love it. I did not much, but it was a fine watch.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/76/Unbroken_poster.jpg/220px-Unbroken_poster.jpg
2.5

This seemed set up for me to love while most just think it is average. It ended up being average for me as well. The true story aspect is amazing but Jolie does not do a great job capturing that. Just competently done, nothing more on any level.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ca/The_Gambler_poster.jpg/220px-The_Gambler_poster.jpg
1

Another movie I expected to like more then most. I thought it would have a sense of humor and some cool gambling scenes. In other words I expected stupid fun and instead I just got stupid. This movie is trying to be a smart film about the plight of genius. It is just Whalberg walking around in a stupor and destroying everything in his path. No humor at all and the gambling scenes are idiotic. Just Whalberg going all in over and over. No hint of him ever being good at this or what his motivations might be. Goodman and the music keep it from being a no star film for me.

[Sane]

http://pics.filmaffinity.com/Autumn_Has_Already_Started-469655156-large.jpg
Autumn Has Already Started (1960) - Mikio Naruse (Japanese Drama)
In some ways I feel like Naruse is a bit of an overlooked director because he is from an era that is perhaps the greatest in the history of movies and there were so many great directors. Japan from the 40s to 60s had Ozu, Kurosawa, Kobayashi, Mizoguchi, Imamura, Teshigaraha, Oshima and so on and because Naruse was making quiet little dramas that were perhaps overshadowed by those of Ozu his reputation is not what it should be.

His style is quite similar to that of Ozu and his films don't usually provide the same emotional connection for me but this is one of the exceptions. This is about a young boy who gets left with relatives and has to deal with the difficulties of dealing with that and growing up. It's left ambiguous in terms of whether his mother dumps him for selfish reasons or whether she thinks she is doing what is best for him. This works really well because it adds an extra level of depth to the film as we do keep track of her life as well as the child's.

Overall this is a great film and definitely my favourite of Naruse's so far - but I've still got about 60 of his 70 or so films left to watch :)

rating_4_5

[Guaporense]

Mikio Naruse (Japanese Drama)[/B]
In some ways I feel like Naruse is a bit of an overlooked director because he is from an era that is perhaps the greatest in the history of movies and there were so many great directors. Japan from the 40s to 60s had Ozu, Kurosawa, Kobayashi, Mizoguchi, Imamura, Teshigaraha, Oshima and so on and because Naruse was making quiet little dramas that were perhaps overshadowed by those of Ozu his reputation is not what it should be.

He is super famous in Japan. But western film critics don't know him, well western film critics don't know anything besides Kurosawa, Ozu and Mizoguchi. There are worse cases like Keisuke Kinoshita.

[Citizen Rules]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/37/Wild2014Poster.jpg/220px-Wild2014Poster.jpg
rating_2_5

Very capable film but I think you need to sympathize with the protagonist's journey to love it. I did not much, but it was a fine watch. I agree with you on this film, I did not sympathize or care about the girl hiker. ( I already forget her name).

My review here
http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=37050&page=34


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/76/Unbroken_poster.jpg/220px-Unbroken_poster.jpg
rating_2_5

This seemed set up for me to love while most just think it is average. It ended up being average for me as well. The true story aspect is amazing but Jolie does not do a great job capturing that. Just competently done, nothing more on any level.


I just watched Unbroken last night. I was moved by a similar movie Railway Man. But like you said the director didn't capture the humanity of it. It also seemed a big overly cinematic with heroic emotional scenes design to manipulate the viewers response.

[Sane]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/fa/TheKingdom_Theatrical1sht.jpg
The Kingdom (2007) - Peter Berg (American Thriller)
The story here is a little silly and it perhaps takes an overly simplistic approach to very complex concepts but I found this to be a really well directed film - particularly the action scenes which were very tense. The characters were mostly interesting and despite the flaws I mentioned I enjoyed this.

rating_3_5

[Derek Vinyard]

Remember The Titans (2000) - Boaz Yakin
http://media.utsandiego.com/img/photos/2013/10/31/Remember_the_Titans_r620x349.jpg?75d51d0aea2efce5189afce216053cbc530c46a8
http://cdn2.crushable.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/remember-the-titans-dance.gif
- Very nice flick that remember me American History X but football version (don't take me wrong this is really less good than AHX) but the young cast is pretty good and Denzel Washington give a nice performance. Like the storyline and the ending is good.
3.5-

[Sane]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/46/PEPOSTERsm.jpg
Public Enemies (2009) - Michael Mann (American Crime)
If there's one thing that will really annoy me about a film it is taking something that isn't that good to start with and making it 2.5 hours long. Whilst I can't really point to anything particular bad about this the unnecessary extra hour of average cinema made this pretty painful. Anyway, Depp was good but everything else was :(

rating_2+

[Sane]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ae/Portraitofjennie.jpg
Portrait of Jennie (1948) - William Dieterle (American Fantasy)
I'm not sure I'd heard of anyone mentioning this film before but I loved it - so much so that it will probably make my Top 100 when I do a new one. The cinematography is amazing and it is really the star of the show giving the whole thing an amazing atmosphere. The story itself is interesting and Joseph Cotten was good as usual but it was the images that had me captivated.

rating_4_5

[Guaporense]

This is so highly rated and appreciated...can someone lighten me why this has to be one of the greatest thrillers of all time (for that matter a great piece of cinema)? Guess I really missed the point...

Well, nobody likes every movie that many people like. Among the films in the Sign and Sound top 250 I watched about 150 but I loved only about 30, the others I didn't find anything special. You also didn't care for Princess Mononoke for instance (a movie that many people adore, similar to Oldboy in it's appeal to young people). Films appeal a huge spectrum of artistic sensibilities and thus are very diverse and hence tend to appeal to specific groups of people.

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/37/Wild2014Poster.jpg/220px-Wild2014Poster.jpg
rating_2_5

Very capable film but I think you need to sympathize with the protagonist's journey to love it. I did not much, but it was a fine watch. I agree with you on this film, I did not sympathize or care about the girl hiker. ( I already forget her name).

My review here
http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=37050&page=34


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/76/Unbroken_poster.jpg/220px-Unbroken_poster.jpg
rating_2_5

This seemed set up for me to love while most just think it is average. It ended up being average for me as well. The true story aspect is amazing but Jolie does not do a great job capturing that. Just competently done, nothing more on any level.


I just watched Unbroken last night. I was moved by a similar movie Railway Man. But like you said the director didn't capture the humanity of it. It also seemed a big overly cinematic with heroic emotional scenes design to manipulate the viewers response.

Yeah, everything in Unbroken is handled so matter of fact. I think the thought was that the story is compelling enough. Maybe it should be but it's not. She doesn't really explore any of the themes. The man's struggle carries no weight with the viewer. I should give Jolie some credit, she made torture ho hum. That is no small feat.

[Citizen Rules]

she made torture ho hum. That is no small feat. Ha, that is golden and true!

[Citizen Rules]

Portrait of Jennie (1948)...I seen that like six months ago. It made a strong impression on me too. I would rate it the same as you did and agree with you thoughts on it. I don't know why it doesn't get mentioned much. Maybe it doesn't have a memorable title? I had to look up the title to remember I seen it. Great film.

[neiba]

Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

rating_4_5


https://oneperfectshot.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/raise-the-red-lantern.jpg?w=1280

Thoughts on its specific HoF thread: http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1306100#post1306100

[edarsenal]

Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

rating_4_5


https://oneperfectshot.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/raise-the-red-lantern.jpg?w=1280

Thoughts on its specific HoF thread: http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1306100#post1306100

I REALLY NEED to see this one

[seanc]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/0a/Winter_Sleep_%28Poster%29.jpg/220px-Winter_Sleep_%28Poster%29.jpg
4

My last film of an enjoyable day of movie watching. Three hours and fifteen minutes but it was well worth every second. This was my second Ceylan. I loved Anatolia as well. Again the cinematography is beautiful. The dialogue is absolutely fantastic. At times very pointed, at times ambiguous. Ceylan's screen plays remind me of Kiarastomi that way. The characters are rich and multi-layered, never dull. This is yet another director that I want to to dig more into.

[sumantra roy]

Frailty (2001) - Bill Paxton

http://moviereviewsspoilers.com/wp-content/uploads/frailty-Copy.jpg

Oh! How it kept getting worse and worse in the end...for the majority of the length I was glued to the screen though...

7 out of 10

[Guaporense]

Steamboy (2004) 3_5

http://dvdmedia.ign.com/dvd/image/article/635/635969/steamboy-20050722054105853-000.jpg

Extremely impressive animation and art. The rest is pretty standard though. Reminds me of Akira on several levels in fact its an steampunk akira.

[Spaghetti]

Whiplash

This movie was scarier than most horror movies, you never knew when J.K. Simmons was going to snap. Anyway, this movie was amazing and inspirational, easily one of the best films of 2014. Since I don't know how to do that popcorn jazz, I'm just going to use stars
- ★★★★★ 5/5 :cool:

[sumantra roy]

Ashes and Snow (2005) - Gregory Colbert

https://gregorycolbert.com/images/homepage.jpg

Pretty magical experience...my only complain would be that it is a bit too long...

https://soyunpeculiar.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/dibujo49.jpg

8.5 out of 10

[bluedeed]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ae/Portraitofjennie.jpg
Portrait of Jennie (1948) - William Dieterle (American Fantasy)
I'm not sure I'd heard of anyone mentioning this film before but I loved it - so much so that it will probably make my Top 100 when I do a new one. The cinematography is amazing and it is really the star of the show giving the whole thing an amazing atmosphere. The story itself is interesting and Joseph Cotten was good as usual but it was the images that had me captivated.

rating_4_5

I haven't seen it, but I really should! I love Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, and William Dieterle!

[Funny Face]

Ashes and Snow (2005) - Gregory Colbert

Those images look beautiful! I'll have to add this to my (never-ending) watchlist.

[OZYMANDIAS]

It Follows (David Robert Mitchell, 2014)
Not bad. The soundtrack was superb. 3/5

[Gatsby]

Zombieland (2009)

http://i.imgur.com/9o3bkYn.jpg

Flawed, stupid and a bit forced, but surprisingly blends horror and comedy very well. The Bill Murray scene is f*cking brilliant, the movie is almost worth seeing for those few minutes alone.

4

[NatashaR]

Ashes and Snow (2005) - Gregory Colbert

Pretty magical experience...my only complain would be that it is a bit too long...

8.5 out of 10

Those pictures look gorgeous :)

Zombieland (2009)



Flawed, stupid and a bit forced, but surprisingly blends horror and comedy very well. The Bill Murray scene is f*cking brilliant, the movie is almost worth seeing for those few minutes alone.

rating_4

I love Zombieland... it's one of the most fun movies I've seen.

[MovieMeditation]

Ashes and Snow (2005) - Gregory Colbert

Once again you show us that you simply watch the most interesting movies of any person on this forum...

I always stumble upon very interesting films when I follow your viewings and ratings. :D This one looks beautiful, I have to watch it some day

[Mr Minio]

Once again you show us that you simply watch the most interesting movies of any person on this forum...
Ekhm, ekhm, ekhm...

[MovieMeditation]

Ekhm, ekhm, ekhm...
Well of course that depends on how you define "interesting" :D

[OZYMANDIAS]

Bringing Out The Dead (Martin Scorsese, 1999)
Cage and Sizemore are awesome in this. Reminded me a lot of Taxi Driver. 3/5

[Mäx]

King Kong (USA, 1976, John Guillermin) - 3.5

Entertaining and charming adventure flick. I found the second half to be weaker, because it was just action then.

[OZYMANDIAS]

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Robert Zemeckis, 1988)
http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130310090121/disney/images/f/f0/Who-framed-roger-rabbit-disneyscreencaps.com-4963.jpg

The fiim is as awesome as is remembered. Great.4/5

[Choo Yao Chuen]

The Avengers: Age of Ultron: 4/10

I felt asleep midway...... :rolleyes:

[sumantra roy]

Once again you show us that you simply watch the most interesting movies of any person on this forum...

I always stumble upon very interesting films when I follow your viewings and ratings. :D This one looks beautiful, I have to watch it some day

:yup: It is nothing like I have seen before...I am sure you will like it.

[sumantra roy]

Thirst (2009) - Park Chan-wook

http://www.hancinema.net/photos/photo85960.jpg

Nothing Extraordinary but very stylistic and good to watch...

7.5 out of 10

[The Sci-Fi Slob]

https://downloadtheforgertorrentfullmovieonline.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/the-forger-poster-2015-copy.jpg

Easily the worst film I've seen this year and maybe for the last 5 years. The script is comical. Just retire Travolta, for god's sake.

1

[sumantra roy]

Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003) - Donnacha O'Briain & Kim Bartley

https://exploringberkeley.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised.jpg

This is fascinating. I have never seen a documentary so thrilling...time just flies past like that...they never tried to make it a docu-fiction, that way it is very authentic...but after a point of time you even forget that you are watching a documentary...what particularly gives it strength is that it reaches all sectors of the society and maintains a (kind of) objectivity...solid material, beautiful presentation...bravo

10 out of 10

[Mäx]

Full Metal Jacket (GB/USA, 1987, Stanley Kubrick) - rating_3_5

The first part is absolutely brilliant, but unfortunately i can't get into the second part as much as i want to.

[Cole416]

The Loved Ones (2009) 4+
http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2014/10/loved-720x481.jpg
I don't care that much for films that can be categorised as 'torture-porn' in general, and whilst this could undoubtedly fall into that category, for myself there is one thing that makes this film transcend the norm for that type of film and that is the performance of Robin McLeavy who is outstanding in giving an utterly depraved character a level of vulnerability.
That movie was just creepy as hell.The dad was even weirder than her imo.

[Swan]

The Loved Ones (2009) 4+
http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2014/10/loved-720x481.jpg
I don't care that much for films that can be categorised as 'torture-porn' in general, and whilst this could undoubtedly fall into that category, for myself there is one thing that makes this film transcend the norm for that type of film and that is the performance of Robin McLeavy who is outstanding in giving an utterly depraved character a level of vulnerability.

I recently had a discussion with another member about the "torture porn" subgenre, which I have never been that much into either. He kind of opened my eyes to its merits. I'm much more open to viewing a supremely disgusting film now, but I still ask a movie at least attempt to be of a certain quality, just like I would with any type of film. And a lot of the time, those kinds of films are really poorly made and not in the "so-bad-its-good" way. But obviously that's not always the case - The Loved Ones is a striking example of torture and gore in a high quality piece of work. Martyrs is another one. Both movies involving torture whilst being very well done.

Props to giving this movie a super good rating, man. :up:

[NatashaR]

The Loved Ones (2009) rating_4+
http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2014/10/loved-720x481.jpg
I don't care that much for films that can be categorised as 'torture-porn' in general, and whilst this could undoubtedly fall into that category, for myself there is one thing that makes this film transcend the norm for that type of film and that is the performance of Robin McLeavy who is outstanding in giving an utterly depraved character a level of vulnerability.

I'm not a fan of torture porn either but that movie was really great, I think I gave it the same rating... Lola is one of my favorite 'villains' :)

[Swan]

Have to say I don't really think of Martyrs as being part of the 'torture porn' subgenre. Sure it contains a rather prolonged 'torture' sequence but it's not the primary or sole focus of the movie and all things considered whilst it is disturbing it is not particularly over the top imo. Completely agree that it is a cracking movie that has very good production values though.

I was going to say in that post that I'm not sure The Loved Ones or Martyrs are torture porn necessarily, just examples of torture used intelligently. I feel like "torture porn" by definition means movies that are torture without anything else going on - and I feel there is more going on in both of those films.

[Swan]

I should have used a better term by the way - the discussion I had with the other member was NOT about torture porn. It was about extreme horror, which is broader. My mistake.

[Swan]

Personally I think of it more in terms of being a horror movie that contains a lot of torture

That's how I always thought of it. I would never call it torture porn simply because I think that undervalues what is a great film based on the reputation torture porn has.

[Gideon58]

I agree, no chemistry. I love Huston, love Bogart, but it didn't do it for me. Glad you enjoyed it though!
I love the movie, but Bogart had no business winning Best Actor over Brando...OK, stepping off my soapbox now.

[MovieMeditation]

Personally I didn't like The Loved Ones, but I see many who does...

[NatashaR]

Time After Time (1979) 7/10
Another one for the HoF :) it was an enjoyable movie that has a little bit of everything. The time traveling sequences had really bad effects... however, there were only a few scenes so it didn't bother me too much.

http://img.soundtrackcollector.com/cd/large/Time_After_Time_ERS6517.jpg

[Nausicaä]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b2/Grand_Central_poster.jpg/220px-Grand_Central_poster.jpg

rating_3


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3.5

[MovieGal]

"torture porn" subgenre

did someone say "Torture Porn"... hell Im up all into that.. .I seriously think some need to watch Niku daruma and perhaps some August Underground films...

I have seen some pretty sick ****...

[MovieGal]

I feel like "torture porn" by definition means movies that are torture without anything else going on - and I feel there is more going on in both of those films.

No... most you are mentioning are Extreme Horror.... where Torture Porn.. is exactly what it says.. Pornography with aspects of Torture.... like cutting someone to pieces while degrading the body in such manner..

[cricket]

I thought The Loved Ones was excellent, but I didn't see it as torture porn, which I think is a dumb label anyway. I just thought it was a regular horror movie.

[Swan]

did someone say "Torture Porn"... hell Im up all into that.. .I seriously think some need to watch Niku daruma and perhaps some August Underground films...

I have seen some pretty sick ****...

Yes MovieGal, I'm certain everyone on the forum is familiar with your unique taste in cinema. :p

[MovieGal]

Yes MovieGal, I'm certain everyone on the forum is familiar with your unique taste in cinema. :p

but you still luv me Cygnet! :p

[Swan]

I just thought it was a regular horror movie.

It is.

[matt72582]

Harry and Tonto - 9/10
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Harryandtontoposter.jpg

I want to give it a 10, because there's nothing to fault.I've been wanting to watch this movie since I was 17. See, when I was 17, I badly wanted to watch "On The Waterfront" after seeing "The Godfather" and wanting to see everything Brando was in. I borrowed my mom's car, and got into a car crash totaling the car within a mile from the mall after purchasing. Anyway, I get home and watch On The Waterfront after my friend and next door neighbor came to see how I was. I asked if he wanted to watch, he didn't, and I remember thinking inside "how close minded" - and I ended up watching the movie back to back. I've never done that before.

With that tape, an Oscar VHS was attached. Karl Malden was the host, and one of the things this tape showed was a period 58-92, I'll look it up later, but it would go year by year, Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Actor, and I saw Art Carney win the award for this film. Immediately, I thought it would be great. An old man in his 70's was enough for me. That should be a category for me, "Old Man Films" -

I watched the first 10 minutes of this film in 2009, in Budapest, but there was no translation. I thought it would be a nice exercise to see how much I can know about the film just by the vision. I knew maybe 4 Hungarian words, I was just backpacking there for a couple of weeks, and I was working in a hostel for free accommodation. However, I could tell immediately it was going to be great, and stopped watching.

Today, I finally watched it. It reminded me of Umberto D; a very old man whose best friend is a cat, and whose forced to vacate his apartment and be in limbo. I actually like this more. I would have given it a 10, but I should wait a few weeks and watch it again to make sure.

He goes to son, and finds they can't co-exist, goes to another kid, his only daughter, but he meets a few people, maybe inspired a bit (reminded me a little of Wild Strawberries), and it's a great adventure film, poetic, philosophical, and fun. Very fun.

I don't wanna make an entire new thread, but if anyone has a recommendation, kind of a "If you like this, then you might love ______. I never hear this film being discussed, and might have totally been forgotten Art Carney didn't win. I remember when I saw that video at 17, thinking "This guy beat Al Pacino?"

Anyway, highly recommend this film. I didn't want it to end, it could have been 3-4 hours long. What I love about it is that it's very current, you have a good barometer of the times, technology, social problems, changing values between 3 generations, and how sometimes a man doesn't really live until his very end.

"I've never been west of Chicago but I like it."

Things happen, the directing is also very good, very stylish (a word I usually can't stand), and an adventure (and I find most 'adventure' lame, or at least using the setting as the story (like a ship sinking)..

[False Writer]

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

An action masterpiece. So many crazy vehicle stunts and they all hold up extremely well. While the first one is good, this is the one that contained much of the iconic imagery that made the Mad Max series so popular. I'm also a pretty big Mel Gibson fan so that helps. Just like the first one, it's short but very sweet. My only real gripe is that I wasn't a fan of that caveman kid.

4

[cricket]

Women in Love (1969) 3

http://deeperintomovies.net/journal/image13/womeninlove5.jpg

This is a British relationship drama set in the 20's-totally not my thing, but it's a Ken Russell film, so there's a little bit of spice to it. It's beautifully shot and very well acted.

http://deeperintomovies.net/journal/image13/womeninlove2.jpg

[rauldc14]

Matt, couldn't agree more. This was on my 70s list and pretty high up too.

[jiraffejustin]

50 shades of grey - worst movie i've ever seen [/rating]

[The Gunslinger45]

No rating?

[Cole416]

No rating?

I think he rated it http://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.png

[The Gunslinger45]

I think he rated it http://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.pnghttp://i.gyazo.com/305b9b43848102ce4a44fc03aa010a5d.png

Oh that is for certain. But his popcorn icon did not show up. I am guessing a 0

[jiraffejustin]

Oh that is for certain. But his popcorn icon did not show up. I am guessing a 0

I wanted to have the "worst movie i've ever seen" in the rating brackets, but it shows up like this worst movie i've ever seen. So I just deleted the first brackets and left it that way.

[neiba]

The Brokeback Mountain (2005) 4

Thoughts on its specific HoF Thread: http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1307340#post1307340

[gugubee557]

http://ca.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2014714/rs_560x375-140814122733-1024.lets-be-cops.jpg
Let's Be Cops
Luke Greenfield
Just another typical comedy, with a typical ending and a very generic script. Nothing special about this one, even if I thought it was quite funny.
2.5+

https://kumquatwriter.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/tmfe-group.jpg
The Man From Earth
Richard Schenkman
I thought the movie was really pretentious and the script was laughable. The acting was kind of poor too. I didn't really enjoy it much, but I must admit that the ending is pretty good and that the idea itself was great.
2.5+

[Guaporense]

Oseam (2003) 5/10

Great art but it was really boring. So far I haven't watched a Korean animation that grabbed my attention.

[Guaporense]

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

An action masterpiece. So many crazy vehicle stunts and they all hold up extremely well. While the first one is good, this is the one that contained much of the iconic imagery that made the Mad Max series so popular. I'm also a pretty big Mel Gibson fan so that helps. Just like the first one, it's short but very sweet. My only real gripe is that I wasn't a fan of that caveman kid.

4

The feral kid is awesome! So cute!

[False Writer]

The feral kid is awesome! So cute!

Hmm I guess he wasn't horrible but I definitely wasn't crazy about him. It seemed kinda weird how he didn't talk or really have any purpose of being there. It also seemed like the other refugees didn't even know who he was.

[The Gunslinger45]

I wanted to have the "worst movie i've ever seen" in the rating brackets, but it shows up like this worst movie i've ever seen. So I just deleted the first brackets and left it that way.

Makes sense. And yeah it was sh*t.

[MovieGal]

[Rewatch]
The Wind That Shakes The Barley
(2006, Ireland/UK)
Directed by Ken Loach
6.75/10
(one of my favorite films about the Irish Republican Army)

One of the most intense dramas about war.

http://static.dramastyle.com/images/3/4/7228/The-Wind-That-Shakes-the-Barley_7228_19.jpg
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[Camo]

[Rewatch]
The Wind That Shakes The Barley
(2006, Ireland/UK)
Directed by Ken Loach
6.75/10
(one of my favorite films about the Irish Republican Army)

One of the most intense dramas about war.

http://static.dramastyle.com/images/3/4/7228/The-Wind-That-Shakes-the-Barley_7228_19.jpg
https://itpworld.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/wsb117.jpg
http://poorclaudia.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wind.png
http://explore.bfi.org.uk/sites/explore.bfi.org.uk/files/styles/sas_polls_large_film_image/public/image/wind-that-shakes-bfi-00n-m3h.jpg?itok=8d7N2iQz

Great film. I'm not that big of a fan of Loach, but this, My Name is Joe and especially Sweet Sixteen are excellent.

[MovieGal]

Great film. I'm not that big of a fan of Loach, but this, My Name is Joe and especially Sweet Sixteen are excellent.

Thanks Camo. I am a fan of Irish Republican Army films. I have seen almost all of them except "Some Mother's Son" which I plan on finding soon. Its about Robert Sands, the IRA activist, which Steve McQueen directed "Hunger" about as well.

[Camo]

Thanks Camo. I am a fan of Irish Republican Army films. I have seen almost all of them except "Some Mother's Son" which I plan on finding soon. Its about Robert Sands, the IRA activist, which Steve McQueen directed "Hunger" about as well.

Yeah Sands is probably the most well known IRA, don't know how to categorize him without pissing some people off (activist,terrorist,philosopher:p). You should try Sweet Sixteen MG, not sure what youd think of it but it seems under seen especially for a Loach film.

[MovieGal]

Yeah Sands is probably the most well known IRA, don't know how to categorize him without pissing some people off (activist,terrorist,philosopher:p). You should try Sweet Sixteen MG, not sure what youd think of it but it seems under seen especially for a Loach film.

Thanks Camo. I read the IMDB page and it might be something I would like..

I actually wanted to create a discussion thread about IRA films. Even talked to Yoda about it first. I know its a touchy subject with some. I will be honest. I am for Ireland to be a free state. Im not for the violence but I do believe in freedom. I can say that I feel that the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina as well. But I know I dont have the power to change anything from where I am in the world. But I do have the right to my own opinions and thoughts.

Maybe tomorrow I will watch "Omagh", "Five Minutes of Heaven" or "50 Dead Men Walking" ..

[hello101]

6.75? I gave it a 4.5, spectacular film.

[Nausicaä]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/39/Big_Eyes_poster.jpg

rating_3_5

[cricket]

The Good

https://filmgrab.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/582.jpg?w=740&h=

The Bad

https://filmgrab.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/572.jpg?w=740&h=

And the Ugly

https://filmgrab.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/562.jpg?w=740&h=

(1966) Repeat viewing 4

I understand why some call this boring. I think it drags too, but there's a lot of greatness in this movie.

[the samoan lawyer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5a/ChristinePoster.jpg/250px-ChristinePoster.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ChristinePoster.jpg)
Christine (1983)

3

followed by

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/31/N%C3%B3%C5%BC_w_wodzie_%28movie_poster%29.jpg/220px-N%C3%B3%C5%BC_w_wodzie_%28movie_poster%29.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:N%C3%B3%C5%BC_w_wodzie_(movie_poster).jpg)
The Knife in the Water (1962)

4

Coincidently, name of the boat in The Knife in the Water????

Christine!!

[Nemanja]

The Naked Kiss (1964) 3.5

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rDBu4APxIac/Txxo7RxJRaI/AAAAAAAAC6c/ngI5_EgV0uI/s1600/Naked-Kiss-1.jpg

[sumantra roy]

Encounters at the End of the World (2007) - Werner Herzog

http://www.dvd-covers.org/d/64210-3/eateotw.jpg


I think no other filmmaker in the world has or had the mastery in both fiction and non-fiction like Werner Herzog does...in fact, I probably like his documentaries more...This is very thought provoking, contemplating and at the same time refreshing...

9 out of 10