The 12th Hall of Fame

[Miss Vicky]

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Y Tu Mamá También (Alfonso Cuarón, 2001)
Imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245574/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Date Watched: 1/8/17
Cinema or Home: Home
Reason For Watching: 12th HOF, Camo's nomination
Rewatch: No

I really didn't know what to expect from this film going in and my previous experiences with Cuarón films have been... well, not especially memorable. Unfortunately, this wasn't an exception.

But that doesn't mean I hated it and really there's nothing actually wrong with it. From a visual standpoint, I thought the film was really beautiful which seems to be par for the course with Cuarón. The rich, earthy tones fit well with the mood and the setting and there were some very interesting shots, particularly the swimming scenes. I also appreciated the themes of death, love, betrayal, and discovery. The performances were all solid as well.

However, the constant narration really took me out of the film and I found Tenoch and Julio to be far more irritating than endearing. Ultimately I respected Y Tu Mamá También far more than I enjoyed it.

3

[edarsenal]

WOW talk about a whirlwind of activity!!
Let's see if I can play catch up. . .

um, yes, cats ARE cute.

Can't even possibly jump into, what is it, like 12 reviews already in one weekend?? Though a lot of great write ups and some great peeks into movies I've not heard of. Definitely gonna check out Clazor's nom IN French.
For those who watched Budapest and enjoyed it, YAY
Seen a few for Withnail & I, I'm actually 3/4 through, rather enjoying it. Takes me back to those space cadet Eighties daze, so I'll be writing one for it in the next day or so.

and to finally answer royal, or camo's alt, or-- I give up, new guy; Enjoyed the first time I saw your Nom about a year or two ago; big fan of Korean movies and looking forward to a Rewatch!

Annnd, WELCOME TO THE PARTY, Silent Vamp! An excellent nom with Midnight Run. Been a decade or more since I last saw it, Gonna be great to finally see it again.

And for the bits I forgot about: my bad

anyway. . .

[Topsy]

No, it's a modern adaptation of the book. It's not a very good movie but has a lot of naked scenes with one of the hottest portuguese actresses, so of course I went to watch it in the cinema when I was like 15 :p

LOL im sure you did :lol: :lol:
I read somewhere that it was a parody so i never gave it a chance. Thanks for clearing that up,i will definitely watch it now though.

[edarsenal]

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Casablanca

Now, this a big favorite of mine with countless rewatches and a guaranteed high ranking in the coming 40's List.
It's pretty impossible to pinpoint specific reasons for my love for this movie and far too easy to go on and on and on about it.
There are an absolute array of favorite scenes and quotes; dialogue, characters (from the main all the way down to extras), the music, the cinematic and technical aspects and so forth. This movie ALWAYS puts a smile on my face and I relish sitting through it every single time.

I try to stay away from Spoilers so I will attempt to keep this to generalities.
Starting with the Cast, it does have a very powerful list and each of them really bring an assortment of nuance and brilliance to their characters. From the short screen time of Peter Lorre and Greenstreet to Claude Rains' Capt. Renault who's suave, cavalier corruption is an absolute joy to behold. To the love triangle of Bogart, Bergman and Henreid, which is done very well. To the dangerous Conrad Veidt's Maj. Strasser, whom I think was not used to his full potential, but still. There are also minor characters such as Carl played by S Z Sakall who is just f@ckin delightful, to the Pickpocket who warns his victims to beware of the citizens of Casablanca and the rampant thievery.
There is SO MUCH going on during this movie and, while in so many other movies would cause a chaotic mess, there is an incredible and beautiful blend as you maneuver through all the minor stories that are woven within the greater, lead storylines.
There is laughter, there is intrigue, there is betrayal and double-dealings and all done with a great nonchalance that I find utterly delightful.

[Camo]

For the record Y Tu Mama Tambien is the only Cuaron film i like.

[neiba]

Am I the only one who rates the films on these things??? Iam feeling kind of special right now, and not in a good way!

[Camo]

Am I the only one who rates the films on these things??? Iam feeling kind of special right now, and not in a good way!

I never have but some do. Cricket does, and Raul i think.

[neiba]

You're not special Camo! XD

[Camo]

Good!

Iam feeling kind of special right now, and not in a good way!

That made me feel dirty just reading it. My Condolences.

[rauldc14]

Am I the only one who rates the films on these things??? Iam feeling kind of special right now, and not in a good way!

I always do. Always have too.

[CosmicRunaway]

Am I the only one who rates the films on these things???
If you don't give the films a rating, it makes it harder for others to guess what your final ballot might be ahead of time, and adds a bit more mystery to the proceedings.

Though honestly I just don't like having to give films a rating if I'm not required to haha. I didn't rate any of the films in the Chain Challenge either, when that was still a thing.

[cricket]

If you don't give the films a rating, it makes it harder for others to guess what your final ballot might be ahead of time, and adds a bit more mystery to the proceedings.

Though honestly I just don't like having to give films a rating if I'm not required to haha. I didn't rate any of the films in the Chain Challenge either, when that was still a thing.

I was in a couple small HoFs, and I refrained from rating the movies so my ballot wouldn't be obvious. In these bigger HoFs, I can't see anyone remembering all of them or going back to look. I do like the ambiguity of not rating them, but it helps me keep track.

[cricket]

Sanshiro Sugata

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I would agree with the many who consider Akira Kurosawa to be one of the greatest directors of all time. He ended up having only 33 directing credits, and his first was just some scenes from a movie, and another was a made for TV documentary. Out of the remaining 31 films, Sanshiro Sugata was the 17th I have watched, and I fully intend to watch them all. This is definitely not one of his best or deepest, but it is certainly worth watching. Nope calls it one of his most underrated, and I would agree with that. At only 79 minutes long, it is a breeze to get through. You can see that it's not as smooth and crisp as his later films. Part of that is probably because it's his first, and part of that is because it's one of those films that was messed with resulting in lost footage. The movie is set in 1882 Japan, and for me the most important thing was that it looked and felt like 1882 Japan as how I'd imagine it. The characters, story, and cinematography all end up being pretty good. I don't think this movie will end up making the upcoming 40's list, and I don't think it should, but it's a good nomination as a landmark in film history celebrating a legendary director.

3.5-

[cricket]

By the way, has anyone seen Sanshiro Sugata part 2?

[cricket]

@RoyaleWitCheese-

That's pretty funny that you watched the other Joe, although I like that movie a lot as well. It gets a little formulaic at the end, but it has some intensity and excellent performances, including one of Cage's best.

Don't feel pressured to like my nomination. It's not for everyone, evidenced by it's fairly weak IMDb rating.

[Topsy]

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CASABLANCA
Some movies you`ve heard so much about you basically feel you`ve seen them eventhough you havent- this is defenitely one of them.I think this is the first movie ive seen of both Bogart and Bergman.
I dont think I need to say too much about this movie since its such a classic.
The acting and dialogue was great,interesting and compelling plotline and great chemistry between the two main actors.
One of my favourite parts was when he was waiting for her at the bar the first time,such vunerability from the leading man was not what I was expecting.The other favourite of mine was when pulled the gun at him.I wasnt expecting the ending to go as it did and although it was sad it makes the movie stick with you that much more. There were some overdramatic moments that were a bit too much for me,but I guess thats just how acting was done at the time- luckily there were fewer moments of this than expected so it didnt hurt the viewing for me.

[cricket]

If that was your first Ingrid Bergman movie, have you seen anything from director Ingmar Bergman? I think you'd love some of them.

[Topsy]

No i dont think i have,do you have any recommendations?

[Miss Vicky]

Am I the only one who rates the films on these things??? Iam feeling kind of special right now, and not in a good way!

I always post ratings and I also post all of my write ups in my movie log as well as here.

[cricket]

No i dont think i have,do you have any recommendations?

I would say start with The Virgin Spring, Cries and Whispers, and Autumn Sonata.

[Topsy]

does anyone have a link for Barbara?
I think i might need help to find most of those i have left tbh :(

[Topsy]

I would say start with The Virgin Spring, Cries and Whispers, and Autumn Sonata.

thanks,i think im going to start of with the virgin spring.Although it seems pretty dark from the imdb description

[CiCi]

I would say start with The Virgin Spring, Cries and Whispers, and Autumn Sonata.

thanks,i think im going to start of with the virgin spring.Although it seems pretty dark from the imdb description
It inspired The Last House on the Left :p

[Topsy]

I havent seent that,but ive heard of it :lol:

[Citizen Rules]

You guys are flying on the noms. I need to get watching:cool:. I might be slower this time around but I will get the job done.

Oh, I don't rate my movies, too hard and too problematic....besides then someone will probably gripe that I had a movie with rating_3_5 lower on my voting list than a rating_3. I rank my movies on the voting list by how much I enjoyed or didn't enjoy them.

[Miss Vicky]

People can gripe at me all they want, I don't care. :shrug:

[Clazor]

I did rate the movies in the first HoF I joined, but halfway through I stopped for the reason mentioned above, keeping a bit of the mystery. After that I just didn't want to, didn't want any mix-up with first impressions and later thoughts.

[Clazor]

Also, seeing as I haven't watched anything yet; I've been working for eight days straight now and will finally have some time off. I'll be spending that on some movies for the 12th as well as the Universal/Hammer HoF and the short animation HoF. My goal will be to watch at least one movie from each HoF per day (two for the shorts) and deliver some thoughts to the threads. I just went passed the library on my way home and found Hiroshima mon amour, so I'll watch that tomorrow. I also put in requests for another couple of movies that where loaned out, so they'll get here when they get here.

Until tomorrow then, happy hunting/watching.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

@RoyaleWitCheese-

That's pretty funny that you watched the other Joe, although I like that movie a lot as well. It gets a little formulaic at the end, but it has some intensity and excellent performances, including one of Cage's best.

Don't feel pressured to like my nomination. It's not for everyone, evidenced by it's fairly weak IMDb rating.
@cricket
.... Yeah, I watched the other Joe. I had copied all the names of the noms down on my phone without the year they were released, so I looked for the movies to watch with said list.
But I recently revamped my list to include everything so that doesn't happen again.
[+ ] Grand Budapest Hotel (2014; English) 8.1/8
[+ ] Romper stomper (1992; Australian) 6.8/6
[ ] Joe (1970; English) 6.9
[ ] Midnight Run (1988; English) 7.6
[ ] Withnail and I (1987; British) 7.8
[ ] Casablanca (1942; English) 8.6
[ ] Never let me go (2010; British) 7.2
[ ] U turn (1997; English) 6.8
[ ] The city of lost children (1995; French) 7.7
[ ] Sanshiro sugata (1943; Japanese) 6.8
[ ] Barbara (2012; German) 7.2
[ ] Hiroshima mon amour (1959; French) 8.0
[ ] The man from nowhere (2011; Korean) 7.8
[ ] Y tu mama tambien (2001; Spanish) 7.7

[RoyaleWitCheese]

@cricket
Is it weird that I read you posts with Ernest's voice in my head? LMAO

[CosmicRunaway]

[+ ] Grand Budapest Hotel (2014; English) 8.1/8
[+ ] Romper stomper (1992; Australian) 6.8/6
[ ] Joe (1970; English) 6.9
[ ] Midnight Run (1988; English) 7.6
[ ] Withnail and I (1987; British) 7.8
[ ] Casablanca (1942; English) 8.6
[ ] Never let me go (2010; British) 7.2
[ ] U turn (1997; English) 6.8
[ ] The city of lost children (1995; French) 7.7
[ ] Sanshiro sugata (1943; Japanese) 6.8
[ ] Barbara (2012; German) 7.2
[ ] Hiroshima mon amour (1959; French) 8.0
[ ] The man from nowhere (2011; Korean) 7.8
[ ] Y tu mama tambien (2001; Spanish) 7.7
When you say English, do you mean American? On a glance I thought you were just stating the language, but I'm a bit confused because you have some things listed as being British instead (and one Australian).

[RoyaleWitCheese]

[+ ] Grand Budapest Hotel (2014; English) 8.1/8
[+ ] Romper stomper (1992; Australian) 6.8/6
[ ] Joe (1970; English) 6.9
[ ] Midnight Run (1988; English) 7.6
[ ] Withnail and I (1987; British) 7.8
[ ] Casablanca (1942; English) 8.6
[ ] Never let me go (2010; British) 7.2
[ ] U turn (1997; English) 6.8
[ ] The city of lost children (1995; French) 7.7
[ ] Sanshiro sugata (1943; Japanese) 6.8
[ ] Barbara (2012; German) 7.2
[ ] Hiroshima mon amour (1959; French) 8.0
[ ] The man from nowhere (2011; Korean) 7.8
[ ] Y tu mama tambien (2001; Spanish) 7.7
When you say English, do you mean American? On a glance I thought you were just stating the language, but I'm a bit confused because you have some things listed as being British instead (and one Australian).

British films can be weird sometimes, so I said British to differentiate the two

[Nope1172]

I have already seen three of the 14 noms. I will try to rewatch all three, but I will save them for last just in case. For now here is my write-up for Casablanca from my review thread. Most of my opinions are still the same.
CASABLANCA
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When I first watched Casablanca I was only 9 years old, and was not nearly old enough to understand the genius and perfection behind this film. My grandparents showed it to me, and I liked it, but only because they told me I was supposed to. I knew that I had seen it, so I always just checked it off greatest movies of all time lists and moved on to watch other films. So it was tonight, with around $4 left in birthday iTunes money, that I finally decided to really watch and experience this brilliant masterpiece of a film.

As you probably already know, the film follows Rick Blaine, an American living in Casablanca during World War 2. He is the proprietor of a nightclub, and he is very surprised to see his ex-girlfriend Ilsa walk in. The story begins to unfolds as we learn more about their past together, the rise against the nazis, and the man that Ilsa arrived with. The story is able to flow so properly and seamlessly due to probably the greatest screenplay of all time. The film reminds me of a perfect blend of Citizen Kane, The Maltese Falcon, and North by Northwest, three incredible films. The ending of this film rivals movies like Fight Club, The Gradate, and The Bridge on the River Kwai for the greatest of all time.

The greatest thing about Casablanca is its incredible characters. The cool and selfish Rick, the loving and sweet Ilsa, and many others. All of them have very clear objectives and boundaries, and every actor gives an oscar worthy performance. The film also shines on a technical level, using great lighting and shadows to show emotion and mood. The movie also has great music and directing.

Casablanca is an all time classic, and if you haven't seen it, don't be an idiot like me, go see right now. Despite having little to no action, this movie kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time, and was incredible to watch. This film was fantastic on a technical level, and all of it still holds up today. From the romance, to the action, to the dialog, this is a perfect movie, and there is probably nothing else I can tell you that you haven't already heard before.

5

[CosmicRunaway]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28405&stc=1&d=1484005103
City of Lost Children/La Cité des Enfants Perdus (1995)
Dir. Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Starring: Ron Perlman, Judith Vittet, Daniel Emilfork


This was a film I had seen many years ago, but remembered so little of that it was almost like watching it new. For some reason I had been thinking of this as more of a darker children's film, but apparently it was rated R in the US - though only PG (or 14A in some provinces) here. Maybe it's because I watched films like this when I was growing up, but I think it actually might work better for younger audiences than it does for adults.

Hiring someone like Ron Perlman, who does not speak French, to play the slow circus strongman was a great decision. His basic, imperfect French suits the character remarkably well. The performances were really good across the board actually. Some of the actors were a little campy at times, but it just came across as being part of the quirky characters and the strange world they inhabit.

The steampunk aesthetic is very interesting. There was some fantastic, if a little cluttered, set design, and interesting camera work that kept my attention when the plot seemed to be taking its time. While the CG insects are very dated looking at times, the effects used to allow Dominique Pinon to play multiple characters that are seen on-screen at the same time were incredibly well done.

[cricket]

That's 17 write-ups only 48 hours in.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Casablanca
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Casablanca is an American drama, directed by Michael Curtiz. It starts you off with a man named Rick Blaine, (played by Humphrey Bogart) a cynical man who owns the hottest "night club" in Casablanca, which hosts quite a few immigrants seeking passport to America. Early in the movie, Rick stumbled upon "letters of transit", which he originally planned to sell for a good deal of money. Later in the movie, Rick gets a surprise visit from Lazlo, a hero among the "Allied Forces" (America has not joined in the war as of yet) and the only woman whom he'd ever loved, Ilsa, who are both seeking passage to America. From here, the rest of the film becomes a love story between Rick and Ilsa, "The woman who got away", and the twists and turns that go with running into the one person whom you've ever loved, after years of not seeing eachother. At the end of the film, Rick has a very hard decision to make, that will benefit his personal gain or benefit the war as a whole..... What will happen????


I had not seen this film before (pretty sad) and I am extremely grateful to be in this competition, just for the opportunity to watch this film. This movie is truly a masterpiece in cinema history.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

I hope I watched the right one ::Crosses fingers::

[cricket]

Awesome that you got so much out of it on your first viewing. I can't believe it wasn't until last week that I realized how great it is.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Awesome that you got so much out of it on your first viewing. I can't believe it wasn't until last week that I realized how great it is.
Yeah, I was surprised too, I can't always follow older films as well as I can with the films of today, but the movie was very well directed and easy to understand. Though I'm not sure a nom as prestigious as this one is fair in this competition (just saying, lol)

[rauldc14]

It is fair. People have swayed too far from nominating things that aren't even complete favorites of theirs, just stuff not seen by a lot of people that they ended up liking.

[rauldc14]

Not everyone, but some.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

It is fair. People have swayed too far from nominating things that aren't even complete favorites of theirs, just stuff not seen by a lot of people that they ended up liking.
True, I guess I'd just rather share a film that hopefully not alot of you have seen and I hope all of you will enjoy as much as I have. If you do, that would make me happy in itself.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

It is fair. People have swayed too far from nominating things that aren't even complete favorites of theirs, just stuff not seen by a lot of people that they ended up liking.
And I haven't seen Casablanca till today, so the nom accomplished just that. Just opened my mouth without thinking....

[edarsenal]

so many write ups - so little time!!

it's great to read up a little bit on the ones I have yet to see, making me very curious to see them

and don't worry, royal, as you watch the other noms you'll come across some amazing movies. I did that with the present 40's HOF thinking it was going to be two favorites and then by the near end I have NO IDEA how to rate them by which is the best and down the line.

[neiba]

Romper Stomper (Geoffrey Wright, 1992)


This is to American History X like Trainspotting is to Requiem for a Dream, a more realistic and raw take on the same subject!
Russel Crowe does an amazing job as a leader of a skinheads group and McKenzie is alright too as the new girl on the group who dates Crowe! I like how the familiar background of some members of the group is subtly explored, though I liked to see more into Crowe's character!
A very nice movie overall!

rating_3 +

[edarsenal]

Romper Stomper (Geoffrey Wright, 1992)


This is to American History X like Trainspotting is to Requiem for a Dream, a more realistic and raw take on the same subject!

THAT is an excellent comparison. I remember the first time I watched American History X and thinking back to a more intense Romper Stomper.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

so many write ups - so little time!!

it's great to read up a little bit on the ones I have yet to see, making me very curious to see them

and don't worry, royal, as you watch the other noms you'll come across some amazing movies. I did that with the present 40's HOF thinking it was going to be two favorites and then by the near end I have NO IDEA how to rate them by which is the best and down the line.
Haha, looking forward to it. Like most movie viewers, I have a very small array of movies I watch in comparison to the participants on this movie forum

[edarsenal]

should you find a home here you'll be happily surprised at the wide variety of movies that you'd normally never hear of or would have considered watching talked about on this forum.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

should you find a home here you'll be happily surprised at the wide variety of movies that you'd normally never hear of or would have considered watching talked about on this forum.
I've noticed quite a bit of them, but I already have 100 films on my watch list.... I'll never catch up

[RoyaleWitCheese]

I'll be writing this via phone, so excuse the poor appearance.

Midnight Run

Midnight Run is an adventure comedy directed by Martin Brest. At the start of the film, we are taken through the average life of Jack Walsh (played by Robert De Niro), an X cop bounty hunter that takes any bounty he can to survive day to day. Eventually he comes across a bounty for a Johnathan Mardukas (played by Charles Grodin), a white collar criminal who recently ripped off the mob. As Jack attempts to receive his money for his bounty, he figures out that he is not the only one after Johnathan. During their travels to L.A., Jack Walsh and johnathan run into a series of unfortunate events and they have a harder time reaching Jacks destination then he anticipated. During their outrageous and inconvenient journey, Jack and Johnathan slowly bond.

I liked the film a lot, but I wish I felt more of an emotional connection to the characters.

I will edit this at a later time and clean it up a little, I just needed to write it fresh in my head.

[jiraffejustin]

Mr. Cheese is powering through these noms. I need to start watching. I have Withnail ready to go, I just haven't had the time today. I'll try to get that watched tomorrow evening though, as I don't think I have anything keeping from doing so.

[Camo]

Never Let Me Go

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Had never heard of this and really didn't have the slightest clue what it was about, well other than that it was Sci-Fi since Citizen mentioned it earlier. Wasn't a fan of this, sorry Citizen. The first red flag came when i saw Andrew Garfield on the operating table at the start, somehow i hadn't realized he was in it i had seen a poster but had only recognized Carey Mulligan. With the exception of Boy A i've really not liked Garfield in anything i've seen him in, still i was hoping he'd work for me here especially with my excitement over Silence and even if i didn't there's still every chance i could like the film; i think he's awful in The Social Network yet that's one of my favourite films of this decade. Well yeah he wasn't very good in my opinion but it's certainly not his worst performance, he was kind of whiny and i don't know what word i'm looking for eh.. scatterbrained? He just seemed like his head wasn't there at times and i'm not sure if it was supposed to be part of his character of if he was trying something else and that's how he came across to me. Keira Knightley to me is a middle of the road actress, i really don't think i dislike her in anything but i don't find her great in anything either really. To my surprise i thought she was the best of the three leads. What i thought she did really well was fake bitchiness/vindictiveness to mask her insecurities; just writing that it sounds like something really tough to pull off but that was what came across to me and i feel that's what she was supposed to convey so props to her there. I think this particularly came across in the scene by the sink when Kathy is pulling her up about copying the other couples shoulder touch thing and the scene where she confronts her in her room about wanting Tommy. My biggest disappointment was actually Carey Mulligan; i'd say she is one of my favourite working actresses, her performance in An Education (which other than her performance is a very mediocre film in my opinion) is one of my favourites from this century. She is kind of naturally timid and shy which can work alot of times but i don't think it did here, she had zero screen presence in my opinion.

The casting of young Carey looks-wise was really good; not that they were identical or anything but if someone showed me am old looking picture of her and said it was Carey as a kid i could see myself believing it. Other than that i really didn't like the kids part; Sally Hawkins was pretty good but that was it. Sorry, but i really couldn't care less about this love triangle especially when they were kids and i don't think it was executed particularly well either. I didn't buy into Tommy and Kathy's relationship; i mean i get that she felt sorry for him but the following scene after he accidentally hit her with Tommy's horribly delivered "I want to say i'm sorry. I mean i don't ever want to hit a girl.. bbut especially not you" followed by really schmaltzy music and a scene of them walking around a pond? Yeah.. i got nothing from it. Honestly the kid who played Young Kathy wasn't that bad but i think the kid who played young Tommy was and he really killed the atmosphere of each scene they shared; this as well as their earlier failure to make me care about what was going on greatly affected my later enjoyment of the film i think. It's a shame because the scene where Ruth holds Tommy's hand should've illicited some sort of response from me, it was obviously supposed to be a great betrayal as this was something meaningful to Kathy but as i really felt nothing from their relationship it came across more like childish drama to me.

The most interesting thing in the story in my opinion was definitely the growing up to be organ donars/knowing when you'll die idea, an examination of how people would cope and what they would do with their life if they had this knowledge is really intriguing. It gave the film a looming tragic feeling which i think all of the best scenes were related to; like how devastated the couple who believed in the Hailsham rumour were when they found out it might not be true. My problem is that i feel the love triangle/jealousy story that i didn't care about really overshadowed this at times which was disappointing. At first i got really annoyed when Kathy working as a carer just happened to encounter Ruth but i did warm up to it and i think their scenes together at this part where the most genuine heartfelt parts in the film. And i specifically mean those two; Tommy kind of killed the momentum between them that they had in the hospital scenes. Honestly this is starting to sound like i have an irrational hatred of Andrew Garfield :laugh:. I really don't; i think he comes across very likable and i thought he was great in Boy A but he really bugs me in everything else i've seen him in. The post-Ruth death parts were alright, i did like that they went with a dark ending rather than a happy one with the deferrals turning out to be real. That was a brave choice at least.

Sorry again Citizen, i usually like your nominations but this one didn't work for me. Watching Sanshiro Sugata later tonight.

[CosmicRunaway]

I'm only working half a day today, so I might get another film watched this afternoon. Was thinking about watching Never Let Me Go (I don't mind Andrew Garfield, so hopefully I'll like it more than Camo did), or I might possibly rewatch Y Tu Mamá También.

Also I'm not sure if I really need to rewatch Casablanca. I might leave that until last in case I start to run out of time or something (I doubt it, but you never know what might come up).

[Camo]

Was thinking about watching Never Let Me Go (I don't mind Andrew Garfield, so hopefully I'll like it more than Camo did)

Oh man, don't read my write-ups until you've seen the film :laugh:. Spoiler-City ;)

[CosmicRunaway]

Yeah, I just skimmed through the start of the first 2 paragraphs. Will read it fully once I've seen it.

I really need to log off or else I'm going to be late for work.

[Camo]

Thought that might've been the case. For the record (nothing spoiler-y) Andrew Garfield wasn't my biggest problem with the film. I personally didn't find the main story very interesting or handled that well.

[Topsy]

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BARBARA
I had never heard of this one before,weirdly enough,because this is the sort of movie they love to air on television over here.
Its very raw and natural,I love how subtle both the story telling and acting is.. I also loved how theres very little music,the silence or natural sounds just adds to the simplicity and natural feel to the movie.
The main character is described as sulky and cut off,which she is,but the actress is great at both potraying this yet letting you in-The gradual connection between her and Andre is very well done aswell,great chemistry between the actors.
I loved their first cardrive together,both the dialogue,the silence and their bodylanguage.I love how he continues to try and get through to her.
I thought the visits were effective in making me feel for her,just the first one alone when the woman stepped out with her gloves made me want to punch her.
I have a feeling this isnt a movie to everyones taste,but i really like this style. Great nom,cosmic.

[Topsy]

also thanks again for helping me out Cricket.
& Im really excited about Romper Stomper after Neibas review

[CosmicRunaway]

Glad you liked Barbara, Topsy!

And yeah, I don't remember at what point in the film it was (I think Barbara was on the train), but I just suddenly realized how quiet the film had been, and then continued to notice how quiet it remained. I liked the very restrained sound design, and thought it was really effective.

[Clazor]

Hiroshima, Mon Amour (1959)
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This was something of an contradiction in feelings for me. As I started watching, I ended up nearly turning it off a couple of times as I wasn't prepared for the very realistc documentary (was it documentary footage?)segments. I'm not usually squeamish, but the kid missing lips/cheeks and the woman with the busted eye made me look away and pause the movie.

I soldiered on, however, and was then near enough lulled into a stupor by the rest of the movie. This isn't the criticism it sound like, though. Rather, it continued in a deliberatly languid pace, following the main characters throughout their day in Hiroshima until the day, and the movie, ends. Me falling into a relaxed state bordering on unconsiousness was simply the result of me feeling at ease with the tempo of the movie and still being able to follow it. Camo mentioned something simmilar in his review:

Riva's beautiful voice had a weird soothing effect on me that coupled with the visuals made this such a moving experience whether i was reading everything she was saying or not.

I know it sounds wierd, but I felt very at ease and content as the movie drew to a close. Taking on such a heavy subject as Hiroshima and still being able to weave in a lovers narrative into and making me feel comfortable watching it (mostly) takes skill. I like that.

The actors felt very genuine in their performances. The scene wherein Riva tells the story of her first love and the following consequences was masterfully shot, and the mixing of her reactions with the sequences of her memories were very effective. It's been my experience that with backwards looks like these, you either get all backstory and no cut back to how the narrator reacts, or the sequence is cut to s*** with too many of them. Here, the editor managed to walk that fine line between the two, creating a genuinely touching scene. Riva poured her heart and soul into this, which showed, and while Okada remained a bit more stoic, I believed in his affection for her. I totally forgot that they didn't mentioned their names, but in the end it didn't matter. We didn't get to see their initial meeting, so introduction never entered the equation. In the end, Hiroshima was enough for her, just as Nevers was for him.

A very nice start and a very nice nom. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, PG! :up:

[Miss Vicky]

Jeez you guys are on a roll.

I rewatched U Turn last night, but was too tired to write it up. I should have that posted today.

[Camo]

Watching Sanshiro Sugata soon and maybe U-Turn after it depending on how i'm feeling.

[Topsy]

I`ll be watching romper stomper tonight,i miight have time for another one too..just have to finish the glitch first

[Miss Vicky]

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U Turn (Oliver Stone, 1997)
Imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120399/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Date Watched: 1/9/17
Cinema or Home: Home
Reason For Watching: 12th HOF, Topsy's nomination
Rewatch: Yes

Possible Spoilers Ahead

Though IMDb and Wikipedia would have you believe this is a crime thriller, it's actually much more so a dark comedy. Sure, the dread, tension and unease are laid on thick, but so is the film's twisted humor.

The film centers around a drifter named Bobby (Sean Penn) who, while traveling to Las Vegas to pay off a sizable debt owed to a gangster, finds himself stranded in hell (otherwise known as Superior, Arizona) when his car breaks down. Here he encounters the town's colorful, volatile, and not too bright residents. After a series misfortunes leaves him broke - not only without the money for the gangster, but without even enough to pay off the town's white trash mechanic (hilariously played by Billy Bob Thornton) - he finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue, sex, and murder.

While I find the story to be well crafted and engaging and Penn's performance to be solid, it's really those colorful townsfolk that make the movie for me. Not surprisingly, my favorite of these characters is Joaquin Phoenix's hot-headed dimwit Toby ("The name's Toby N. Tucker. People around here call me TNT. You know why? 'Cause I'm just like dynamite, boy, and when I go off somebody gets hurt!) who thinks every man is trying to "make time" with his equally dimwitted girl Jenny (Claire Danes). However the whole cast is really great. Jon Voight as the blind homeless man spouting crazy stories, Jennifer Lopez as a young seductress with secrets to hide, Nick Nolte as her husband, and Powers Boothe as the town's sheriff. A few other familiar faces pop up as well, including Laurie Metcalf and a blink-and-you'll-miss-it Liv Tyler (Phoenix's then girlfriend).

U Turn is a film that is perhaps a little light on substance, but delivers a really heavy dose of entertainment. I've loved it for a long time and while it's not my nomination, I really hope the other participants enjoy it as much as I do.

4+

[Topsy]

the whole segment at the end of u turn is one of my all time favourites.
and i have to say,im not really a JLO fan but shes really good in this one, definitely her best work for me.

[CosmicRunaway]

Me:
Have you seen Never Let Me Go? It has Andrew Garfield.

Room mate:
Is that the one about the clones?
Me:
Spoilers! I was thinking about watching it and was going to ask if you wanted to.

Room mate:
I probably shouldn't have said that thing about the clones.
Me:
Yeah, thanks. :tsk:

[Topsy]

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ROMPER STOMPER

i loved everything about this

[Citizen Rules]

Never Let Me Go....C word spoiler:p
It's not really a spoiler, IMO to know that the story is about clones, as it's not a mystery, but an exploration of what it means to live and face the realities that life hands us. The clone aspect isn't really what's important.

[CosmicRunaway]

Yeah, I don't think it'll affect my viewing of the movie at all. It was just a little funny that he immediately mentioned a potential spoiler.

Also, am I the only one who thinks of Arrested Development whenever I see "the C word"?


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[MovieMeditation]

Wow, this HoF has a great bunch of noms! :up:

[CosmicRunaway]

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Never Let Me Go (2010)
Dir. Mark Romanek
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightley


The screenwriter of this film adaptation also wrote the screenplay for Dredd (2009), a movie that I rather liked (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=1523466#post1523466). While both of these films can be classified as sci-fi, there's nothing similar about them at all. If I didn't already know the two shared a screenwriter, I would never have guessed. Then again, the source material (Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go and the 2000 AD comic series) are incredibly dissimilar, so naturally you'd expect the films to turn out differently as well. Unsurprisingly I like Dredd quite a bit more, but there was plenty I did like about Never Let Me Go as well.

Despite not caring for Keira Knightley in general, I think this is easily the best performance I've seen from her. I always thought she had this snobbish, cruel look to her, and seeing her play a character that does in fact embody those things, yet is just hiding insecurity and does have some sincerity really worked for me. Garfield is really awkward, but I think that was intentional for his character, and luckily he doesn't have that much dialogue anyway.

Like Camo, I couldn't get into the whole love triangle story, which is a shame because it really is the focus of much of the story. I just don't get why one person would settle for someone else, when they clearly love this other person. I know it happens in real life, and it happens in film all the time, but it's just something I never understand. As such, I'm not particularly harsh on films that do involve said types of relationships, because those stories definitely have an audience to which they appeal.

I did rather like the other parts of the film, since the themes of death, love, and the human soul it portrayed are all very interesting to me. It makes me wonder if they were explored more thoroughly in the novel, a fact I might decide to check out first hand.

[cricket]

I didn't care much for Knightley until I saw her in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.

[CosmicRunaway]

I've heard of that film, but I haven't seen it.

[cricket]

I can't watch it without crying, but I'm probably an oddity.

[Topsy]

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NEVER LET ME GO
well apparantly im the complete opposite of the others lol,ive always loved Keira Knightley,ive been back & forth with Carey Mulligan though.Shes great in sort of inde films,thats where she shines.Never liked Andrew Garfield though i havent really seen him in much,I just find him a bit uninteresting.

I was really impressed with the child actors in the first half,they were all rather good esp the two girls.And kudos on getting a girl who not only could act but looked so much alike the person she was supposed to potray.
I thought the plotline was really good and interesting and something that hasnt been overdone.The rivalry and jealousy and friendship between the 3 main characters were an added bonus.I didnt find the chemistry between them to be as fierce as that ive seen in previous movies today,but i still thought it was good.I preferred the storyline between Keira & Carey tbh and thought that was the interesting part of it.I thought Keiras storyline was really sad.
Also i really loved the music! Esp when Keira came in and talked to Carey in her room-really beautiful.

[Topsy]

urgh i dont know why im getting the spaces..there are none when i try to edit

[Camo]

Yeah, I don't think it'll affect my viewing of the movie at all. It was just a little funny that he immediately mentioned a potential spoiler.

Also, am I the only one who thinks of Arrested Development whenever I see "the C word"?


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Pretty sure this is the Arrested Development "C word" :cool:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TphEh0Qgv0

[Camo]

Never liked Andrew Garfield though

:highfive:

Honestly, he better never read this site he'll probably get a restraining order on me :laugh:

[Camo]

Sanshiro Sugata

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I thought this was one of the weakest Kurosawa's i've seen, not that that's saying much at all. Along with Hitchcock and Scorsese he is a top three favourite director so far, this was my eighth (damn, honestly thought it was more) film of his and none of them have been bad. It is really interesting watching Kurosawa's first film made at a young age, i was expecting it to be alot more amateurish but i really do think his technique was largely already there, he got me interested early on with the first fight which i thought was a well-shot scene. Some of the story felt really similar to other Martial Arts and even Kurosawa films but that didn't bother me as i thought it was well acted and it was just super interesting watching the earliest film of one of my favourite filmmakers. With the simple story and short running time it's a very enjoyable and easy film to follow. Not a new favourite but i'm glad i watched it, thanks for nominating it Nope.

Watching U-Turn shortly.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Unrelated to this post, but do any of y'all have Xbox one live?

[Swan]

Unrelated to this post, but do any of y'all have Xbox one live?

Why? Do you want to yell insults at them and make jokes about their mothers?

:D

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Unrelated to this post, but do any of y'all have Xbox one live?

Why? Do you want to yell insults at them and make jokes about their mothers?

:D
LMAO what else am I supposed to do for entertainment

[jiraffejustin]

He wants to yell racial slurs and get banned from Live for a week.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

He wants to yell racial slurs and get banned from Live for a week.
You all know me so well

[jiraffejustin]

I have psplus, but no Xbone. Sorry, Cheese.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

I have psplus, but no Xbone. Sorry, Cheese.
Cool beans

[jiraffejustin]

Withnail & I

A couple of neurotic, out-of-work actors falling apart, having nervous breakdowns, drinking, and generally stumbling through their lives of poverty and failure.

The dialogue is quite fantastic, specifically everything involving Uncle Monty and Danny. The performances are also fantastic, specifically the actors playing Uncle Monty and Danny. I think you can guess which two characters are my favorite in this film. The funniest moments of this film involved both of those two side characters, but that's not to say that both Withnail and "I" don't carry their weight. The chemistry between the two leads is clear, and they play off each other quite well. They aren't your normal set of dudes, but there is something beautiful about watching the two of them in shambles and trying to make it with whatever utility they can find. What was most surprising about the film is how much slapstick comedy there was, but it wasn't the wacky, in-your-face slapstick that has plagued a lot of the terrible American comedies of the last 15-20 years or so. It was just funny physical stuff that was often very subtle. The scene where Withnail fails to shut the gate has an example of what I am talking about. While "I" running and yelling at the bull isn't very subtle, the best bit of that scene, to me, was the way Withnail hopped the fence. I am not even sure why, but the form on the leap and the suddenness of it did me in. The other big one was the scenes where Monty made his advances toward "I". The way he pinned "I" to the table as he searched in the bags on the table behind "I" and the way "I" squirmed: hilarious.

Camo mentioned the scene with Monty & "I" and he's spot on. It's my favorite scene of the film, and definitely the most memorable. Also I'd like to give a shout out to the joint rolling scene. The bit about how many papers it takes to roll the carrot was my favorite line of the film.

[Camo]

U Turn

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Well first of all i'm an idiot. For some reason i had this mixed up with The Wrong Turn which is a film about cannibals i think. Didn't realize until i checked who directed out of curiousity before it started, because i thought it was that i didn't think i was going to like this then when i found out it was directed by Oliver Stone i wasn't sure either since i have really mixed opinions on his films. I did though, didn't completely love it but it was very stylish and had good performances. J-Lo was the biggest surprise, not that i thought she was great but she was pretty good and in everything else i've seen her in including Out of Sight which she seems to get praise for i thought she was awful. Nick Nolte was really good, thought he was hilarious and very intense. Sean Penn was my favourite though, not that i think it is one of his best performances i just really liked his character and what happened to him. Loved seeing him completely unravel after this series of awful events in this crazy town. Really liked the last 20-25 minutes, it was crazy how intense and messed up it all got when it had largely been lighthearted (well not exactly but in comparison at least) and comical.

As well as the performances i found this alot funnier than i was expecting, thought it would be alot more serious for some reason. The people in this town were all nutcases i like films about small towns full of weirdos like My Cousin Vinny for example. Joaquin was probably my favourite of the townspeople but i also really liked his nutty girlfriend, the mechanic and Flo the waitress; her completely unsubtle wink got one of the biggest laughs from me. Joaquins recurring subplot was pretty great it was pretty much the same thing everytime just escalating but it got quite a few laughs from me. I think my biggest laugh might've been during the second confrontation when the sheriff pulls up and says his mum is looking for him; his voice starts breaking and he sounds like a scared little boy :laugh:

Anyway good nom Topsy, it's not a new favourite but i did like it. Some things didn't work for me and i thought it was maybe a bit longer than it had to be, didn't hate anything about it though.

[Camo]

That's six for me then. I've decided the only one i'm going to rewatch is Romper Stomper because i haven't seen it in years and i don't remember much about it. So i'm not going to watch the other four: Y Tu Mama Tambien, Casablanca, Joe and Midnight Run. The reasons i usually rewatch them are either that i don't remember it well which i do all four or that i didn't like it to give it a second chance but again i like all four and don't think another watch would affect my opinion, going to try and write something about them though. So that means i have a rewatch of Romper Stomper and first watches of Barbara, The Man From Nowhere and The City of Lost Children left.

Watching The Man From Nowhere next.

[CosmicRunaway]

Pretty sure this is the Arrested Development "C word" :cool:
[...]
That is not how a chicken sounds. Chickens don't clap! :furious:

...I miss Arrested Development.

Unrelated to this post, but do any of y'all have Xbox one live?
Not Xbox One, but on 360 yes.

[rauldc14]

I've never seen a HOF be blazed through so fast. Maybe we can start the 13th next week!

[Miss Vicky]

I've only watched two noms. I feel like like I'm falling behind. :laugh:

[Camo]

Slacker :D:D:D. I never get to say that :cool:

[Clazor]

I'm at one right now, but I've located three noms at the library (waiting for notification), I own four and have to find the remaining six somewhere. Any thoughts?

U turn
Joe
Withnail & I
The man from nowhere
Sanshiro Sugata
Midnight Run

[edarsenal]

I've only watched two noms. I feel like like I'm falling behind. :laugh:

oh I KNOW. I've only done two as well. And nevermind trying to comment on a review when there's 3 or 4 each time I've visited :eek: lol

[Citizen Rules]

Am I the only one who hasn't watched a single nom yet?

[CosmicRunaway]

I watched one each day from Saturday-Tuesday (I posted two on Sunday but I actually had watched Barbara again the night before). I was off work through Monday and only had half a day Tuesday, so I had a lot of time to kill and no other plans haha.

I don't expect to be keeping up that quick pace. I'll probably only get upwards of 2 done on the weekends from now on. Unless of course hours get cut at work again.

[Miss Vicky]

I've got a couple of movies waiting for me at the library and I can watch Withnail on Filmstruck. So I might be able to get a few more in before the weekend. My brother is coming to visit Saturday and I work Sunday so I doubt I'll get much done then.

[Yoda]

urgh i dont know why im getting the spaces..there are none when i try to edit
I believe those are line breaks. They're not going to be obvious in the editor, but go to the beginning of each line and hit the back space, then replace it with a regular space. Then it should wrap normally.

I assume they got carried over from some other place, where they were originally written?

[RoyaleWitCheese]

I'm at one right now, but I've located three noms at the library (waiting for notification), I own four and have to find the remaining six somewhere. Any thoughts?

U turn
Joe
Withnail & I
The man from nowhere
Sanshiro Sugata
Midnight Run
man from nowhere you can stream via netflix

[edarsenal]

Am I the only one who hasn't watched a single nom yet?

yes, welcome to the slacker club!! lol
I think it's you and possibly pussy galore

[edarsenal]

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Romper Stomper


Ah, the sweet, gentle, cherub-like Skinheads. With a song in their heart, a skip in their step, these playful waifs dance through life with naught but love, peace and understanding forever in their minds and their adorable, lovable hearts. God bless these fragile children of Zion and their care-free mission to BEAT THE LIVIN F@CK OUTTA ANYONE AND EVERYONE!!
And this isn't your every day, glamorized, stylized violence of any given action movie. There is no fancy moves or choreographed fights. This is street violence. Unrelenting, brutal and harsh.
So are the characters. Though they are not one dimensional by any means. They are raw. Vivid and terrifyingly realistic.
This movie brings the point home that Violence Begets Violence but without preaching or grandstanding. It is achieved by filming the events as they come crashing into existence from the very opening scene to the end credits. Done with a Shakespearean doom.
Also, understand one thing: this is an incredibly well done movie. The violence is not a trope, nor a trick to make up for lacking writing skills. Though at first watch the more deeper realism may be a bit hard to decipher beyond the onslaught this movie brings.


On a side note showing I'm getting old. . . I kept finding myself shaking my head, asking "What is wrong with you kids?!" lol

anyway, great nom, Vicky!

[cricket]

Glad you liked that, Ed. Do you like any other movies like that?


So we have two nominations that are all about bigotry.

[edarsenal]

enjoyed American History X but it's been a long time since I saw it. Can't come up with any at the moment - will have to think about that one

[Miss Vicky]

Glad you enjoyed it so much, Ed.

It's definitely a really intense film. It'll be interesting to see how well it places.

[cricket]

That's a great one, but I meant more in tone than in story, like something else that raw and brutal.

[edarsenal]

I gotcha. Not so much recently. Movies like Rob Zombie's are ones my roommate watches and the whole torture/slasher flicks really make me cringe nowadays. Enjoyed them as a younger man but for some reason (maybe old age) I just can't sit through them anymore. Which is weird because there are several Korean movies, like Oldboy and the whole Vengeance trilogy, I Saw The Devil, Chaser and others, I absolutely love.

[cricket]

Yea some of those are pretty brutal, especially I Saw the Devil. Romper Stomper is the most beginning to end brutal movie I can remember being nominated in a general HoF. I nominated a couple with tough scenes but nothing as consistent as this one. I can't wait to watch it again.

[edarsenal]

I don't think I've seen it since it first came out so it WAS pretty cool to see again. I'll be pretty hyped to read your review on it.

Oh, and on a side note, damn f@ckin excellent job on hosting this one! BRAVO

[Miss Vicky]

I picked up Barbara, The Man From Nowhere and The Grand Budapest Hotel from the library yesterday. Will try to watch one tonight.

I'm thinking probably Grand Budapest to get it over with. :laugh:

[edarsenal]

I'm thinking probably Grand Budapest to get it over with. :laugh:
LOL

[edarsenal]

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Withnail & I

AKA: The Belligerent Witticisms of the Perpetually Pissed


With A Day in the Life story line we visit two unemployed actors who are deathly afraid of the stark possibility that, at any given moment, they may become sober. With this looming normality hanging over them like the symbolic albatross - they search out the next bottle.
Therein lies the adventure.
In a similar vein as Romper Stomper which makes NO apologies or designs to formulate some parable in their portrayal of violence, Withnail & I mirrors it in the fact that their inebriation merely is what it is and nothing more. No tragedy, no inner pain that is numbed by intoxication; they are drunk and adamantly wish to remain so.
With that freedom this story is permitted to wander in blissful squalor from one misadventure to the next.
Filled with great and snarky dialogue that meanders like only the truly high can, Withnail & I is for anyone who lives life without a net and applauds excess.

[Miss Vicky]

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The Grand Budpest Hotel (Wes Anderson, 2014)
Imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2278388/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Date Watched: 1/12/17
Cinema or Home: Home
Reason For Watching: 12th HOF, edarsenal's nomination
Rewatch: No

This is the sixth Wes Anderson film that I have seen and the third that I've been obligated to watch for a MoFo Hall of Fame. (Can y'all do me a favor and stop nominating his crap, please?)

Once again, I like the the look of the film. Wes Anderson has a keen eye for color and camera angles. His films virtually pop off the screen. And were that enough to make me actually like a movie, I might be a fan. But it isn't. Yet again, I didn't buy his characters. They don't act or speak like real people (yes, I know he's not trying to make them seem real, but damn it, that doesn't mean I have to like it) - though Gustave seemed far more believably human than most Anderson creations. So I do give some credit for that but he's still not human enough for me to care what happened to him. I also don't find Anderson's particular brand of quirk at all amusing and this was no exception. As with the other five Anderson films I've seen - The Life Aquatic, The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Rushmore, and Moonrise Kingdom - I spent most the movie with a completely straight face. That is, when I wasn't muttering "This sucks" or checking to see how much longer it would be until the end.

2.5-

[Camo]

Not exactly surprised but i thought there may have been a slight chance you'd at least not hate that one. Oh well.

[Miss Vicky]

Yeah, no. But I wouldn't go so far as to say that I hated it. It didn't piss me off. I wasn't yelling obscenities at the screen. I just really didn't like it.

[Camo]

You should rate movies like that.

Muttering this sucks = 2.5-
Yelling obscenities at screen = 1

[Camo]

The Man From Nowhere

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Firstly, i had a copy of this which was horribly dubbed i didn't realize it was until i tried to watch it. I actually watched the first ten minutes of it because it was hilarious hearing these American-dude voices badly dubbed over the actors was kind of brilliant :rotfl:. It was fine though i already knew where else to watch it.

Man this was great. Action movies are more miss than hit for me these days but i thought the story and performances were really well done. The interactions between Cha and So-Mi in particular, he was a bit of a moody emo type at first but i did buy into him genuinely caring for her despite them only having a few scenes together. The kid was adorable and really funny i loved her "Pawnshop Ghost and Garbage sounds like a good rock band" line. Their relationship wasn't exactly original i mean troubled kid grows attached to loner who turns out to be superhuman sounds like Leon: The Professional (just want to point out that he even had a cactus that meant alot to him like Leon and his flower) with obvious differences, but i honestly felt like their relationship was more believable than Leon and whatever Portmans characters name was even though they were together for a fraction of the time they were; the last scene before she is kidnapped with her "you are more mean but i don't hate you for it because then there would be no one that i like" line broke my heart. I think this is what sets this apart from alot of other Action Movies i don't care for when i watch them now i genuinely cared about the characters. That first half an hour did a much better job of getting me interested in the upcoming action than similar films like say Taken where the acting and dialogue is terrible so i don't really care what is going on. One thing i didn't think was necessary though was his wife being pregnant when she died, it wasn't bad but it was so obvious when you saw the first brief glimpse of her in what was clearly a hospital and also i really don't think they needed this to make Cha and So-Mi's relationship more meaningful. I'd have liked it more if it was from his simple interactions with her. Again though it wasn't a bad thing because it did explain why he was so distant and seemingly empty, would have preferred some other explanation though personally. The scene where they reunited was so beautiful and i actually really liked the twist even though i saw it coming. Ramworan had gave off a sympathetic vibe from his scenes with So-Mi which i thought was well done.

The villains were well developed as well (as a side note i'm terrible at remembering Korean names so i'm using wiki and i might get some of them mixed up); they really did feel like a sinister organization little things like the Oh Myung-gyu brutally slapping basically demeaning Man-Seok who'll later take over the organization himself and will be shown as callously brutal with the axe scene or even showing the lower down guys like Jong-Seoks wealth with the hottub he had gave off the impression of great power and that coupled with their brutality made this helpless young girl in their possession a drastic situation. The organ harvesting angle was also an interesting angle i wasn't expecting; makes it all the more horrifying. Jong Seok was a great villain. He was so campy and crazy loved his voice and facial expressions, he really came across menacing. Him and his brothers relationship was great i think it is a common one seen in movie or tv show villains; the psychotic one and his laidback but equally brutal partner but it was fun to watch anyway. Big Bear or whatever he was called was the man i wish he wasn't killed so soon i mean i understand that he served his purpose and more of him would've became repetitive but god that first fight where the guy runs out of nowhere at him and he picks him up and throws him through the window got one of the biggest laughs of the film from me. The police were great too, they were pretty clueless and funny. Detective Kim was probably my second favourite character after Cha actually. He didn't really even do anything he just somehow managed to be the coolest character in a film full of cool characters.

Anyway sorry for rambling i've barely even mentioned the action mostly because i'm not good at explaining what i liked about it.I thought it was a great idea not to show Cha Tae-sik fight until an hour in, even though when they finally did it was short and against nobodies it was still very effective with it being intercut with the cops reading his background for the first time. His brutality towards Jong-Saek when he found out what was happening to the children was amazing and so was the final wrist-slitting fight, the fight with Ramworan who was the only one that could actually fight him was a bit of a letdown though. The music was another thing that was excellent did a great job of building the tension and excitement.

Anyway great nom Royale :up:. Not sure if it will hold up because action films rarely do
with me but i liked this alot. Barbara next for me.

4

[cricket]

And that's the first write-up for A Man from Nowhere. That only leaves Joe, which I'll be watching Sunday night.

[Camo]

I was the first to post about Withnail and I, Hiroshima Mon Amour, Never Let Me Go and The Man From Nowhere :cool:. That never happens usually after i post my write-up i read the ones that have already been done and get really annoyed because i said basically the same stuff haha.

[CosmicRunaway]

Once again, I like the the look of the film. Wes Anderson has a keen eye for color and camera angles. His films virtually pop off the screen. And were that enough to make me actually like a movie, I might be a fan. But it isn't.
I find the exact same thing with his films. They're very pretty, but also very boring due to the completely unengaging characters.

I don't know when I'll get around to trying to rewatch Grand Budapest Hotel. When I tried to watch it before, I don't think I made it very far. I had to turn it off after Ralph Fiennes punched some guy. But I've since managed to sit through Moonrise Kingdom, and didn't absolutely hate it, so maybe I won't find this film so off-putting this time around. At least I'm really hoping that's the case.

[cricket]

Midnight Run

http://schmoesknow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Midnight.jpg

I had seen this many times, but it had probably been about 10 years since my last viewing. I had it at #101 when I did my top 200 about 5 years ago, 1 of 2 movies in this Hall of Fame to make that list, with the other being Romper Stomper at #179. This was also one of my father's favorite movies.

I think it has aged pretty well, at least better than a lot of other 80's movies. The only thing that I thought was really dated was the cheesy musical score. My taste has changed some in the last few years, but I still think it's an exceptionally funny and entertaining film. If you consider the movie an action/comedy, I think it could be the best one ever made, unless you consider Beverly Hills Cop an action/comedy, which happens to be from the same director. I don't actually think the action part of the movie is as effective as I once did, but I do still think the more serious moments blend in well with the comedy. The cast makes the movie, with De Niro and Grodin playing off of each other so well, and several scene stealing supporting performances. Dennis Farina is especially good, and he was once a Chicago cop before he got into acting. I don't watch enough old favorites anymore, so I'm glad this was nominated.

4+

[RoyaleWitCheese]

The Man From Nowhere

http://i63.tinypic.com/8yx1s6.jpg

Firstly, i had a copy of this which was horribly dubbed i didn't realize it was until i tried to watch it. I actually watched the first ten minutes of it because it was hilarious hearing thesse American-dude voices badly dubbed over the actors was kind of brilliant :rotfl:. It was fine though i already knew where else to watch it.

Man this was great. Action movies are more miss than hit for me these days but i thought the story and performances were really well done. The interactions between Cha and So-Mi in particular, he was a bit of a moody emo type at first but i did buy into him genuinely caring for her despite them only having a few scenes together. The kid was adorable and really funny i loved her "Pawnshop Ghost and Garbage sounds like a good rock band" line. Their relationship wasn't exactly original i mean troubled kid grows attached to loner who turns out to be superhuman sounds like Leon: The Professional (just want to point out that he even had a cactus that meant alot to him like Leon and his flower) with obvious differences, but i honestly felt like their relationship was more believable than Leon and whatever Portmans characters name was even though they were together for a fraction of the time they were; the last scene before she is kidnapped with her "you are more mean but i don't hate you for it because then there would be no one that i like" line broke my heart. I think this is what sets this apart from alot of other Action Movies i don't care for when i watch them now i genuinely cared about the characters. That first half an hour did a much better job of getting me interested in the upcoming action than similar films like say Taken where the acting and dialogue is terrible so i don't really care what is going on. One thing i didn't think was necessery though was his wife being pregnant when she died, it wasn't bad but it was so obvious when you saw the first brief glimpse of her in what was clearly a hospital and also i really don't think they needed this to make Cha and So-Mi's relationship more meaningful. I'd have liked it more if it was from his simple interactions with her. Again though it wasn't a bad thing because it did explain why he was so distant and seemingly empty, would have preferred some other explanation though personally. The scene where they reunited was so beautiful and i actually really liked the twist even though i saw it coming. Ramworan had gave off a sympathetic vibe from his scenes with So-Mi which i thought was well done.

The villains were well developed as well (as a side note i'm terrible at remembering Korean names so i'm using wiki and i might get some of them mixed up); they really did feel like a sinister organization little things like the Oh Myung-gyu brutally slapping basically demeaning Man-Seok who'll later take over the organization himself and will be shown as callously brutal with the axe scene or even showing the lower down guys like Jong-Seoks wealth with the hottub scene gave off the impression of great power and that coupled with their brutality made this helpless young girl in their possession a drastic situation. The organ harvesting angle was also an interesting angle i wasn't expecting; makes it all the more horrifying. Jong Seok was a great villain. He was so campy and crazy loved his voice and facial expressions, he really came across menacing. Him and his brothers relationship was great i think it is a common one seen in movie or tv show villains; the psychotic one and his laidback but equally brutal partner but it was fun to watch anyway. Big Bear or whatever he was called was the man i wish he wasn't killed so soon i mean i understand that he served his purpose and more of him would've became repetitive but god that first fight where the guy runs out of nowhere at him and he picks him up and throws him through the window got one of the biggest laughs of the film from me. The police were great too, they were pretty clueless and funny. Detective Kim was probably my second favourite character after Cha actually. He didn't really even do anything he just somehow managed to be the coolest character in a film full of cool characters.

Anyway sorry for rambling i've barely even mentioned the action mostly because i'm not good at explaining what i liked about it.I thought it was a great idea not to show Cha Tae-sik fight until an hour in, even though when they finally did it was short and against nobodies it was still very effective with it being intercut with the cops reading his background for the first time. His brutality towards Jong-Saek when he found out what was happening to the children was amazing and so was the final wrist-slitting fight, the fight with Ramworan who was the only one that could actually fight him was a bit of a letdown though. The music was another thing that was excellent did a great job of building the tension and excitement.

Anyway great nom Royale :up:. Not sure if it will hold up because action films rarely do with me but i liked this alot. Barbara next for me.
Yeah, I thought action films might not hold up but this movie was different for me, so I gave it a shot

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Glad you liked it considering!

[Camo]

Midnight Run

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As i said i'm going to make short posts about the films that i'm not going to rewatch, i'll start with this.

Midnight Run is both one of my favourite comedies and one of my favourite films in general. I first watched it when i was about 12 and loved it but could never remember its name until i stumbled upon it one youtube about five years ago, didn't expect it to hold up like so many haven't as i've got older but it absolutely did and i bought it and have watched it multiple times since. Along with My Cousin Vinny and The Burbs it's my go to cheesy comedy that always relaxes me and puts me an extremely good mood every time without fail. It's not just the humour although i do find it hilarious, i mean there's some films i find funnier that i don't like nearly as much. And the film is certainly no masterpiece; Deniro's character is a very cliche ex cop with baggage and the mafia are extremely one note, his family story really isn't special at all and i don't feel moved by his scene with his daughter. Regardless, it is so entertaining to me which i think is a combination of the humour, Grodin's performance as well as his chemistry with Deniro and just the general feel of the film that i can't quite explain.

Anyway great film, one of my favourites.

[Camo]

Yeah, I thought action films might not hold up but this movie was different for me, so I gave it a shot

For the record i meant hold up as in i don't think it will be quite as good if i rewatch it, hope i'm wrong though. I agree with this too though and said as much in my review.

[Camo]

Casablanca

http://i65.tinypic.com/2ivjrdf.jpg

Casablanca is a great film i truly think it deserves all the praise it gets but i don't seem to like it nearly as much as everyone else. It's so frustrating because i really can't tell you why, i don't have any problems with it and i think most elements are well done. It is masterfully shot, the whole cast are great; it's not one of my favourite Bogart performances but it is iconic for a reason, he pulls off that broken down, cynical man like noone else could and i can't even begin to imagine anyone else playing him. Ingrid Bergman is great too although i do somewhat agree with Topsy that she gets a bit over-dramatic for me in a couple of scenes and that's not a usual complaint for me (some of my favourite performances are exactly that like Vivien Leigh in both Streetcar and GWTW) but that is a minor squabble and it is pretty much cancelled out by her intense chemistry with Bogart, the romance is extremely well done. Then like Bogies performance the script is iconic for a reason; i know firsthand that people who haven't even seen it quote it; a friend of mine who definitely hasn't seen it once said "here's looking at you kid" in a bogie-like voice and he doesn't know why :laugh:. Despite all this and after three watches it's just not a favourite of mine can't explain, don't get me wrong though i've enjoyed it every time; Swan hasn't found a new ally ;). Anyway yeah great film but not a favourite of mine, fully expect it to win and it will be a deserving winner.

I'll post about Joe later and Y Tu Mama Tambien last because i want to expand on why i love it since it is my nom.

[SilentVamp]

This was my first chance to get back to the library today. I own my nomination. So I probably will just save that for the end.

I will save the rewatch of Casablanca until TCM has their 31 Days of Oscar because it will most likely be shown during that time.

I will start this this week (probably tonight) with a rewatch of The Grand Budapest Hotel. And I will also watch Hiroshima Mon Amour and Never Let Me Go because those are the 3 that I can pick up from this library today.


I requested all of the others. But I am unable to obtain 3 of them:
U-Turn
Sanshiro Sugata
Joe

Actually, I can get U-Turn, but it is only on VHS and we know the situation with my VCR. :( Maybe I can get a new one in the very near future.

Anyway, if anyone knows of a way that I could watch those 3 films, please let me know. I plan on getting my computer fixed in February. So if there are any links, I will still be able to get this HoF done by the deadline. No worries there. Thank you. :)

[Topsy]

I believe those are line breaks. They're not going to be obvious in the editor, but go to the beginning of each line and hit the back space, then replace it with a regular space. Then it should wrap normally.

I assume they got carried over from some other place, where they were originally written?


its not copied from anywhere if thats what you mean,Im typing it directly- like i am now.I`ll try that from now on then!

[Topsy]

I find the exact same thing with his films. They're very pretty, but also very boring due to the completely unengaging characters.

I don't know when I'll get around to trying to rewatch Grand Budapest Hotel. When I tried to watch it before, I don't think I made it very far. I had to turn it off after Ralph Fiennes punched some guy. But I've since managed to sit through Moonrise Kingdom, and didn't absolutely hate it, so maybe I won't find this film so off-putting this time around. At least I'm really hoping that's the case.

If you`ve already seen it,or seen most of it and disliked it to the excent that you had to turn it off then i dont think you should have to rewatch it,lots of members dont rewatch unless its been so long they dont really remember it..Just judge it on that viewing,unless you want to of course

[Camo]

She said earlier she only watched about ten minutes (may be misremembering how long) of it though. Don't think that'd be fair on Ed and i think she said that herself.

I know you didn't know that, just pointing it out.

[CosmicRunaway]

I haven't seen Grand Budapest Hotel in its entirely, only up to that scene which I think was still pretty early in the film. It definitely wouldn't be fair to skip watching anything for a HoF just because you don't like the start of it. I had no real reason to continue watching it before, which made it pretty easy to just turn it off.

I might not dislike the film quite so much this time, and who knows, maybe something will happen later in the runtime that will actually make me like it (or at least not despise it). I have a better idea what to expect going in this time, and I want to try and keep an open mind about it.

[Swan]

maybe something will happen later in the runtime that will actually make me like it (or at least not despise it).

Doctor Strange and Magneto appear and do the "Puttin' on the Ritz" routine from Young Frankenstein.

[CosmicRunaway]

Alright, I'm sold. Hopefully this doesn't disappoint. :cool:

[CosmicRunaway]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28464&stc=1&d=1484351451
Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Dir. Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Maribel Verdú


Y Tu Mamá También is an occasionally funny story about self-discovery and sexuality that not only feels like an actual road trip through the Mexican countryside, but one that also infuses its story with elements of the political, social, and economic situations prevalent in Mexico. While at first I did find the leading male characters, Tenoch and Julio, to be rather irritating and incessantly horny, their quirks started to grow on me as their characters developed throughout the film. Similarly, while the narration seemed abrupt and very intrusive the first few times I heard it, I eventually began to appreciate it and the history it provided.

I'm not even going to pretend to know anything about Mexico and its history, but from what I've seen, Y Tu Mamá También does a great job infusing its story with important social elements. For example, the lives of Tenoch and Julio couldn't be any different. Besides what we're told about their families throughout the film, just seeing their houses would paint a vibrant enough picture of the class division between them. The distinction between the very political wedding the boys attend early in the film (where they meet Luisa), and the cultural wedding they pass on the road (where they are asked to donate money to the bride), also reflect the differences between the classes in a more subtle manner.

Luisa's story has a much more tragic start than that of the boys, and while her personal journey is not really the main focus of the story, it does frequently steal the show. Moments like the scene where she's on the phone having a very emotional conversation, and the boys can still be seen and heard joyously playing a game nearby contrasts the disparity in their journeys perfectly, yet also highlights their similarities, if that makes any sense.

The more I think about it, the more I actually have to say about the film, so I'm just going to stop here. I'm glad this was nominated, because I had remembered even less about this film that I thought and I probably wouldn't have rewatched it otherwise.

[edarsenal]

thanks camo, I truly appreciate that but I am also cool with it too. I'm here for the movies and conversation any ole way.
I've given huge props and respect to Vicky for movies in the past for sitting through movies she'd normally wouldn't and with Grand Budapest, like her, I really don't care for Anderson, at all. My nom is just a HUGE, HUGE exemption to the rule and to be honest, if I'd seen Vicky joining BEFORE i sent it in, I'd have happily found another out of courtesy.
For myself, I've reached a point in my life that if I can't enjoy a movie, I'll stop.
So, if Cosmic, or anyone else has a problem trying to watch Budapest and are unable to, that is more than cool with me.

And yes, Vicky, I AM SO SORRY I didn't post this BEFORE you did your review :(

[CosmicRunaway]

That's very big of you, Ed. :up:

But I want to watch the movie again anyway, and see it through to the end. I want to give it a fair chance. I can't promise I'll actually like it, but I will at least keep an open mind.

[Miss Vicky]

I've given huge props and respect to Vicky for movies in the past for sitting through movies she'd normally wouldn't and with Grand Budapest, like her, I really don't care for Anderson, at all. My nom is just a HUGE, HUGE exemption to the rule and to be honest, if I'd seen Vicky joining BEFORE i sent it in, I'd have happily found another out of courtesy.
For myself, I've reached a point in my life that if I can't enjoy a movie, I'll stop.
So, if Cosmic, or anyone else has a problem trying to watch Budapest and are unable to, that is more than cool with me.

And yes, Vicky, I AM SO SORRY I didn't post this BEFORE you did your review :(

While I would have preferred that you had nominated something else, I would have watched your nomination regardless. When I join HOFs I do so fully expecting everyone else to watch what I nominate and I hold myself to the same standard, even if it's something I'm sure I'll hate. Besides, even with directors that I dislike, there's always a chance that I'll find that one movie that is the exception. I kind of doubt that'll happen with Wes Anderson, but I also doubted that it would happen with Paul Thomas Anderson and then Inherent Vice came along.

[edarsenal]

you rock!! Both of you!

[Camo]

Glad you enjoyed it Cosmic, really good review :up:

Ed mate you are a saint!. Nah though nobody should be allowed to skip or only watch part of anyones nomination. I don't want to join a hall of fame if people are allowed to stop watching my nomination because they aren't enjoying it and still vote on it despite not having seen it all, i've watched all of every film nominated in a hall of fame i've joined. Nobody forced anyone to join, they decided to and they should know that they have to watch all of each nomination.

Does anyone do that because if they do i think this is going to be my last hall of fame? Not trying to be dramatic :rotfl:, just saying though if people are fine with that happening then these are clearly not for me.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

The Man From Nowhere

http://i63.tinypic.com/8yx1s6.jpg

Firstly, i had a copy of this which was horribly dubbed i didn't realize it was until i tried to watch it. I actually watched the first ten minutes of it because it was hilarious hearing thesse American-dude voices badly dubbed over the actors was kind of brilliant :rotfl:. It was fine though i already knew where else to watch it.

Man this was great. Action movies are more miss than hit for me these days but i thought the story and performances were really well done. The interactions between Cha and So-Mi in particular, he was a bit of a moody emo type at first but i did buy into him genuinely caring for her despite them only having a few scenes together. The kid was adorable and really funny i loved her "Pawnshop Ghost and Garbage sounds like a good rock band" line. Their relationship wasn't exactly original i mean troubled kid grows attached to loner who turns out to be superhuman sounds like Leon: The Professional (just want to point out that he even had a cactus that meant alot to him like Leon and his flower) with obvious differences, but i honestly felt like their relationship was more believable than Leon and whatever Portmans characters name was even though they were together for a fraction of the time they were; the last scene before she is kidnapped with her "you are more mean but i don't hate you for it because then there would be no one that i like" line broke my heart. I think this is what sets this apart from alot of other Action Movies i don't care for when i watch them now i genuinely cared about the characters. That first half an hour did a much better job of getting me interested in the upcoming action than similar films like say Taken where the acting and dialogue is terrible so i don't really care what is going on. One thing i didn't think was necessery though was his wife being pregnant when she died, it wasn't bad but it was so obvious when you saw the first brief glimpse of her in what was clearly a hospital and also i really don't think they needed this to make Cha and So-Mi's relationship more meaningful. I'd have liked it more if it was from his simple interactions with her. Again though it wasn't a bad thing because it did explain why he was so distant and seemingly empty, would have preferred some other explanation though personally. The scene where they reunited was so beautiful and i actually really liked the twist even though i saw it coming. Ramworan had gave off a sympathetic vibe from his scenes with So-Mi which i thought was well done.

The villains were well developed as well (as a side note i'm terrible at remembering Korean names so i'm using wiki and i might get some of them mixed up); they really did feel like a sinister organization little things like the Oh Myung-gyu brutally slapping basically demeaning Man-Seok who'll later take over the organization himself and will be shown as callously brutal with the axe scene or even showing the lower down guys like Jong-Seoks wealth with the hottub scene gave off the impression of great power and that coupled with their brutality made this helpless young girl in their possession a drastic situation. The organ harvesting angle was also an interesting angle i wasn't expecting; makes it all the more horrifying. Jong Seok was a great villain. He was so campy and crazy loved his voice and facial expressions, he really came across menacing. Him and his brothers relationship was great i think it is a common one seen in movie or tv show villains; the psychotic one and his laidback but equally brutal partner but it was fun to watch anyway. Big Bear or whatever he was called was the man i wish he wasn't killed so soon i mean i understand that he served his purpose and more of him would've became repetitive but god that first fight where the guy runs out of nowhere at him and he picks him up and throws him through the window got one of the biggest laughs of the film from me. The police were great too, they were pretty clueless and funny. Detective Kim was probably my second favourite character after Cha actually. He didn't really even do anything he just somehow managed to be the coolest character in a film full of cool characters.

Anyway sorry for rambling i've barely even mentioned the action mostly because i'm not good at explaining what i liked about it.I thought it was a great idea not to show Cha Tae-sik fight until an hour in, even though when they finally did it was short and against nobodies it was still very effective with it being intercut with the cops reading his background for the first time. His brutality towards Jong-Saek when he found out what was happening to the children was amazing and so was the final wrist-slitting fight, the fight with Ramworan who was the only one that could actually fight him was a bit of a letdown though. The music was another thing that was excellent did a great job of building the tension and excitement.

Anyway great nom Royale :up:. Not sure if it will hold up because action films rarely do with me but i liked this alot. Barbara next for me.
Glad you liked it!! And your review was spot on.

I've been slacking on the movies the past few days, I work two jobs but I'm off the next three days, so my list is about to be obliterated

[Citizen Rules]

Withnail & I

I just finished watching this and it took all of my effort just to get through it. I found it tedious, like a stage play full of inane dialogue but with no emotion, no development, no story, no theme and not funny either.

I didn't care about the characters, I didn't care about their story, I found the talky-long scenes draining. The tall guy, Withnail was annoying and so over the top that I cringed when he talked, his friend was just plain boring. I really didn't like this, sorry but I have to be honest in my review.

[Camo]

haha, damn. Too bad you didn't like it.

[jiraffejustin]

At least you finished it.

[Citizen Rules]

I really struggled with it. There was a few scenes I liked, the best was the tea and cake shop when they were drunk and told to leave...but said they were millionaires who would buy the shop just to fire the proprietor.

[Camo]

I loved that scene. "You madam... you're fired" haha.

[Miss Vicky]

http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walteregan/MovieLog/romper.gif

Romper Stomper (Geoffrey Wright, 1992)
Imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105275/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Date Watched: 1/13/17
Cinema or Home: Home
Reason For Watching: 12th HOF, my nomination
Rewatch: Yes

Although I've seen Romper Stomper many times and the most recent watch was only about 18 months ago, I'd somehow forgotten just how unrelentingly brutal this film is. From the opening scene to the last, it is packed with a level of realistic violence that is seldom seen in other films. And this isn't just a bunch of gunfights but rather street fighting with fists, boots, knives, boards - anything they can get their hands on - and people are left bloodied and limp on the street.

But the film has more to offer than simple barbarity. Russell Crowe turns in a stunning (and terrifying) performance as the charismatic leader of the gang of neo-Nazi skinheads who inflict terror on the Vietnamese inhabitants of Melbourne (that is, until their victims decide to band together and fight back). He absolutely disappears into the role. But his is not the only impressive performance. Daniel Pollock is a wonder as well as the quiet and more sensitive Davey - the only one of with any shred of humanity in a mob of monsters. Sadly though, this was Pollock's final performance - he commited suicide by throwing himself under a train at the age of 23.

What's interesting too is that - though the story doesn't end well for its characters - the film looks at them with an eye that is far more observant than it is critical or preachy. And this makes Romper Stomper that much more powerful and unsettling.

4+

[Camo]

Barbara

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Think this was the film i was the most clueless about going into it, never heard of it or anyone involved with it like the others so i truly didn't have the slightest clue what to expect. This got me intrigued early on, i think an easy way to sucker me in is having a standoffish character like Barbara was during the cafeteria scene, the very slightly odd behaviour always peaks my curiosity probably more than full-on weird behaviour. I noticed this a few weeks ago while watching another film so it is funny that it happened again here. Barbara completely oozed seemingly unprovoked hostility during the car scene, because i really didn't know what was causing her to act this way it felt very awkward; you could've cut the tension with a knife in that scene. This all did well to create tension and make me curious, early on i could really see why on the poster i posted the other day it said something like "if you liked The Lives of Others you'll love this" i thought it was probably just because it was set in East Germany but it definitely felt similar with the paranoia and secrecy, guess it makes sense since life in East Germany must have been like this for people. At first i found it very odd that Barbara seemed much less paranoid than the guy who actually worked for the Stasi in The Lives of Others despite being only a doctor, but she did start to slowly unravel after constantly being watched. Both Barbara and Andre were really good characters, i was into their relationship. I like how through persistance he started to crack her frosty demeanor, their bike ride together although brief was very sweet with her cracking smiles at what he was saying. I think they had good chemistry; have to mainly praise Nina Hoss for that Ronald Zehrfield was good too but she had the more difficult job since she had to play a naturally untrusting character who was beginning to warm to him. Another thing i liked about her was her genuine care for her patients, someone who has been through what she has could probably be forgiving for not being the most compassionate person but through her scenes with and related to Stella and Mario it really came through, and in a subtle way. The ending was very good and unexpected for me; i expected her to try to escape and get caught didn't even consider Stella or her staying with Andre.

One thing i'd call this film is calm, very calm. All of the characters felt like they were constantly talking in soft and/or hushed voices, that makes sense since alot of it was set in a hospital but even outside it felt like that, the countryside, the woods, etc. It's weird because this made it very relaxing to me while it has a tough subject matter. I think this calm tone went exceptionally well with the very pleasant look of the film to the point that i think i'd somewhat enjoy this even if i didn't like the story/characters. The scenes with Barbara on her bike all had beautiful scenery and were very well shot but i also really liked the look of some of the scenes inside the hospital, one in particular comes to mind it was one of the early ones where Barbara and Andre were in Stella's room; think it may have been the one she said Andre had to leave but i could be mixing it up, anyway i don't know it had this red tint that was very appealing; the nighttime scenes too they might have been my favourite. As i've said before i'm really not good at all at describing what i liked about the visuals so i'll just say i liked the look of this film.

Good nom Cosmic i liked this quite a bit. Really like having you in these hall of fames because you seem to always nominate German films and i've barely seen any. Just City of Lost Children and a rewatch of Romper Stomper left for me, rewatching Romper tomorrow so i can finish with a first time watch.

[CosmicRunaway]

I don't want to join a hall of fame if people are allowed to stop watching my nomination because they aren't enjoying it and still vote on it despite not having seen it all, i've watched all of every film nominated in a hall of fame i've joined. Nobody forced anyone to join, they decided to and they should know that they have to watch all of each nomination.

[...] if people are fine with that happening then these are clearly not for me.
So much this ^.

These HoFs would lose all integrity if people were allowed to just stop watching something (or not watch it at all) due to differences in taste. We all know going into these that there's a chance there'll be a few nominations we're just not going to take to. You take that risk going in.

On the plus side, there's also a chance that you'll watch something that you don't think you'd like, or that you wouldn't otherwise have watched, and you'll actually really enjoy it.

[CosmicRunaway]

Nice write-up Camo! Glad you enjoyed it! :up:
This all did well to create tension and make me curious, early on i could really see why on the poster i posted the other day it said something like "if you liked The Lives of Others you'll love this" i thought it was probably just because it was set in East Germany but it definitely felt similar with the paranoia and secrecy, guess it makes sense since life in East Germany must have been like this for people.
I mentioned The Lives of Others in regards to this film earlier in the thread as well. I knew a few people here had seen The Lives of Others, and having won an Oscar, that film is fairly well known but I think that Barbara tackles similar subject matter, and does it better. Yet Barbara is not that well known, which is a shame because in my opinion it's a really good film and one of my favourite new watches last year (the other being Tokyo Godfathers from the Animation HoF).

One thing i'd call this film is calm, very calm. All of the characters felt like they were constantly talking in soft and/or hushed voices, that makes sense since alot of it was set in a hospital but even outside it felt like that, the countryside, the woods, etc. It's weird because this made it very relaxing to me while it has a tough subject matter.
I agree. The quiet atmosphere and camera restraint (it practically never moves), makes this a very easy to watch film, despite the tension and subject matter. There are no sudden changes in volume that make you reach for the remote/dial, which is much appreciated. I can't remember what I was watching the other day, but I had my finger on the volume button the entire time.

Good nom Cosmic i liked this quite a bit. Really like having you in these hall of fames because you seem to always nominate German films and i've barely seen any..
Thanks! It's nice to know that I'm a welcome addition to these, because I recall being really uncertain and nervous about joining the 11th HoF haha.

I was actually thinking of making a Top German Films/German Recommendations thread/list to spread the German love. Partly because I'd never be able to settle on a General List, but also because I have an affinity for German films because they are what got me interested in film making and studying film in a serious manner in the first place.

[Camo]

Think The Lives of Others had the benefit of winning an Oscar as well as being alot more direct and less subtle (still subtle though) than Barbara, i think it is probably an easier film to get into which is why it was bigger than Barbara, and also it was first that probably played into it. Think i liked them both about the same, they have different approaches and i think there is value in both of them.

I'd definitely be interested in that German thread as outside a few directors i don't know much about German cinema. :up:

[RoyaleWitCheese]

How I feel about looking for some of these movies:

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But I already asked cricket where to find some of the movies, just wanted to post some moving gifs!!!! Just figured out how to do it.

[Camo]

If anyone needs help finding anything message me, i have links to them all. Except Joe i've been referring everyone to Cricket for that haha

[Topsy]

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JOE
I am loving this HOF so far.This was yet another great nomination,i really loved it.
I am not going to go too far into describing the movie because I think that might ruin it abit for those who are yet to see it- The acting is superb,Peter Boyle is great-is this perhaps the younger version of his character in monster ball? :lol: But the father (me and names...) is the one who impressed me the most.In simple scenes he has a way of stealing it with a simple facial expression,I was really mesmerized by it.It was fun seeing Susan Sarandon so young,her eyes seemed even bigger back then,though I felt like the character could be a bit annoying,she was however very little on screen though so it didnt bother me.Also character wise-i loved the mother.."yes we`re all the same" :lol: I felt like she was a strong character and i liked the relationship between them.I also really liked the relationship between Joe and the father,Joe seemed so much more relaxed and unguarded-as unlikable as he was,with him he had some good moments.And as unlikable as he was at his worst,he was still a great character-so insecure with himself,yet totally selfindulgent,to see how fast he was throwing his principles away and becoming a hypocrite was actually fairly real i think.
My favourite part was the last part though,really greatly done. It was done in such a way that it seemed to much more real,very...simple in a way -oh and the ending...I thought something close to that was going to happen,but not that.
Which made me like it even more.
Also in several of the close ups,Peter Boyle reminds me of Marlon Brando.

[cricket]

Glad you liked it; I was very curious to how you'd feel, especially with your involvement and feelings in the political threads.

[cricket]

And with the first review for Joe, we now have a review for every movie!

[Topsy]

Glad you liked it; I was very curious to how you'd feel, especially with your involvement and feelings in the political threads.

I can understand that.I dont have a problem with it in movies,i would have had a problem with him had it been a real person in my life :lol: Also hes obviously made out to be unlikeable or misguided/bitter,I would maybe have a bit of a problem with it had it been played out differently,if he wasnt made out the be that way.. I was curious too after you told me that,i thought it would be much worse haha

[Camo]

Agreed with all of that Topsy. Even the Peter Boyle reminding me of Marlon Brando part haha.

The ending is one of my all-time favourites, it blew my mind.

[cricket]

The ending is one of my all-time favourites, it blew my mind.

Ditto

[Pussy Galore]

I'm going to the library tomorrow, I'll rent all the films there.

The only 2 that they don't have are: U-Turn and Romper Stomper, if someone has a link it would be nice to send it to me!

Thanks :)

[RoyaleWitCheese]

So, I was about to start writing a review of Joe (1970), the right film this time. When I started writing, I noticed that when I centered or made my writing bold, it would show the coding for every adjustment I made. This never happened before, is there a way I can turn that off?

[CosmicRunaway]

When typing/editing a comment, on the top right there should be something that looks like AA. Click that to change between editor modes.

Not sure if it's the same on mobile.

[edarsenal]

Glad you enjoyed it Cosmic, really good review :up:

Ed mate you are a saint!. Nah though nobody should be allowed to skip or only watch part of anyones nomination. I don't want to join a hall of fame if people are allowed to stop watching my nomination because they aren't enjoying it and still vote on it despite not having seen it all, i've watched all of every film nominated in a hall of fame i've joined. Nobody forced anyone to join, they decided to and they should know that they have to watch all of each nomination.

Does anyone do that because if they do i think this is going to be my last hall of fame? Not trying to be dramatic :rotfl:, just saying though if people are fine with that happening then these are clearly not for me.

So much this ^.

These HoFs would lose all integrity if people were allowed to just stop watching something (or not watch it at all) due to differences in taste. We all know going into these that there's a chance there'll be a few nominations we're just not going to take to. You take that risk going in.

On the plus side, there's also a chance that you'll watch something that you don't think you'd like, or that you wouldn't otherwise have watched, and you'll actually really enjoy it.

Wow, good intentions and where they lead. . .
I did not mean to break the first rule of HOF when I was trying to be easy-going as a newbie on these. :eek:



http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_I5F4U2tYwmk/TD_DkOOfQFI/AAAAAAAACYA/SnSahR6FnQ8/s1600/Emily+LItella.jpg :)

[CosmicRunaway]

I thought it was really nice for you to offer to let us skip it (even if I'd never accept the offer), and didn't mean to imply anything negative about you in particular with that post you quoted (I was just talking generally). Sorry if it came across that way.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Joe is a drama from 1970, directed by John G. Avildsten, set in New York. Some of the main points and topics of this film are very controversial, still, in today society, which is sure to bring up debate. It touches base on social classes, welfare, drugs, taxes, innate superiority, race, and even justifiable murder. The first half of the film is mainly about Compton (played by Dennis Patrick) humoring Joe (played by Peter Boyle) and staying on his good side because he's the only one that knows his dark secret. About half way through the film, Compton's daughter, Melissa (played by Susan Surandon) also finds out about Compton's deep dark secret. This is when Compton and Joe team up and go on a wild goose chase looking for Melissa so she doesn't spill the beans. On their travels they ran into some trouble and had to go out of their way to get their belongings back. The end took me by surprise and found myself looking at the screen with my mouth wide open until the credits rolled through.

This film was amazing and very detailed with the actions and reactions of the actors and has a surprise ending that I didn't see coming.

Great pick Cricket.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

When typing/editing a comment, on the top right there should be something that looks like AA. Click that to change between editor modes.

Not sure if it's the same on mobile.

Thanks cosmic for the information, I pressed it numerous times and tried to set it to how I like it but no matter what I did it wouldn't work, and I was using my computer this time as well.... I'll figure it out...

Sorry for the appearance of my review.

[Camo]

Wow, good intentions and where they lead. . .
I did not mean to break the first rule of HOF when I was trying to be easy-going as a newbie on these. :eek:



http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_I5F4U2tYwmk/TD_DkOOfQFI/AAAAAAAACYA/SnSahR6FnQ8/s1600/Emily+LItella.jpg :)

Yeah, like Cosmic i definitely wasn't saying anything negative about you. I thought it was really great of you to offer. Was just saying that i don't think that should be allowed whether the nominee is okay with it or not.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Yeah, like Cosmic i definitely wasn't saying anything negative about you. I thought it was really great of you to offer. Was just saying that i don't think that should be allowed whether the nominee is okay with it or not.

Yep, when signing up for the tournament, we all made a commitment

lmao, leave it to the new guy to speak out of turn about something he has no businesses in.

Meaning me, royalewitcheese, not anyone else.....

I have a feeling someones going to take this statement the wrong way.....

Oh well......

[CosmicRunaway]

Thanks cosmic for the information, I pressed it numerous times and tried to set it to how I like it but no matter what I did it wouldn't work, and I was using my computer this time as well.... I'll figure it out...
There are only two options, one where the code for everything is shown (including bold, italics, pictures, etc.), and one where most code is hidden. You can still type code manually in either version, or use the icons at the top, and it'll display properly either way. If you're uncertain, you can always select "Preview Post" to see how it'll look first (you need to have selected "Go Advanced" first, if you didn't know that).

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Thanks cosmic for the information, I pressed it numerous times and tried to set it to how I like it but no matter what I did it wouldn't work, and I was using my computer this time as well.... I'll figure it out...
There are only two options, one where the code for everything is shown (including bold, italics, pictures, etc.), and one where most code is hidden. You can still type code manually in either version, or use the icons at the top, and it'll display properly either way. If you're uncertain, you can always select "Preview Post" to see how it'll look first (you need to have selected "Go Advanced" first, if you didn't know that).
Yeah, I figured all that out, but when I've been pressing the AA button to switch between the two settings, it hasn't been working.... I'll try logging off and back in again

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Joe (1970)

Director: John G. Avildsen
Writer: Norman Wexler
Starring: Peter Boyle (Joe Curran), Dennis Patrick (Bill Compton)
Susan Sarandon (Melissa Compton)





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Joe is a drama from 1970, directed by John G. Avildsten, set in New York. Some of the main points and topics of this film are very controversial, still, in today society, which is sure to bring up debate. It touches base on social classes, welfare, drugs, taxes, innate superiority, race, and even justifiable murder. The first half of the film is mainly about Compton (played by Dennis Patrick) humoring Joe (played by Peter Boyle) and staying on his good side because he's the only one that knows his dark secret. About half way through the film, Compton's daughter, Melissa (played by Susan Surandon) also finds out about Compton's deep dark secret. This is when Compton and Joe team up and go on a wild goose chase looking for Melissa so she doesn't spill the beans. On their travels they ran into some trouble and had to go out of their way to get their belongings back. The end took me by surprise and found myself looking at the screen with my mouth wide open until the credits rolled through.

This film was amazing and very detailed with the actions and reactions of the actors and has a surprise ending that I didn't see coming.

Great pick Cricket.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

I'm still working on the format I want to use for my reviews, so far, I like cosmics formats. I'm definitely going to be stealing how it's setup

[RoyaleWitCheese]

There are only two options, one where the code for everything is shown (including bold, italics, pictures, etc.), and one where most code is hidden. You can still type code manually in either version, or use the icons at the top, and it'll display properly either way. If you're uncertain, you can always select "Preview Post" to see how it'll look first (you need to have selected "Go Advanced" first, if you didn't know that).
I figured it out, I just had to log off and log back in for some reason

[CosmicRunaway]

I'm still working on the format I want to use for my reviews, so far, I like cosmics formats. I'm definitely going to be stealing how it's setup
:cool:

[edarsenal]

I thought it was really nice for you to offer to let us skip it (even if I'd never accept the offer), and didn't mean to imply anything negative about you in particular with that post you quoted (I was just talking generally). Sorry if it came across that way.

Yeah, like Cosmic i definitely wasn't saying anything negative about you. I thought it was really great of you to offer. Was just saying that i don't think that should be allowed whether the nominee is okay with it or not.

Yep, when signing up for the tournament, we all made a commitment

lmao, leave it to the new guy to speak out of turn about something he has no businesses in.

Meaning me, royalewitcheese, not anyone else.....

I have a feeling someones going to take this statement the wrong way.....

Oh well......

no worries across the board and I never took ANYTHING negative (I thought every one of them very positive and very cool). -- well, except for that buttinski, royal. What is up with that guy, anyway?! :rotfl: Just kidding!! You ARE included. :);)

The comment was more about myself and my lousy attempt of keeping the good vibe only to fumble over the very basis of the HOF's in the process. And of course, now to include the lousy attempt at poking fun at myself as well :rolleyes::D
I'm new at actual participation with HOF's and with the love I have for this forum and the respect for my fellow MoFo's I simply wanted to state: It's all good.

And in closing, thank you Camo, Cosmic, Vicky and Royal and everyone else for just shrugging it off.

ON WITH THE REVIEWS. . .

[edarsenal]

just read royal's review, VERY good and so many others, some I had to skim so that I got a gist of the movie without too much revealing and I'm very curious about several of them as I've gone through reviews. Many of which are very new to me.

I started City of Lost Children (In French) a few days ago and about 15 min in knew it was something my roommate would enjoy so I have a copy from the library and will checking it out over the weekend. I also got a few minutes into Joe last night and will be continuing that one, possibly tonight at work as well.

[Camo]

As i said when you first joined the 40's HOF, it's great to have you outside Rate The Last Movie You Saw as you are a great member :up:. We do need you in RTLMYS too though so me, you, Cricket, etc, can continue to outclass those Movie Log chumps ;).

[Camo]

Hey Ed, for the record don't read my reviews until you've seen the movie coz i do talk about the plot usually, can't speak for anyone else. Remember all of the reviews are on the first page so you can go back to them when you have seen the movie.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Hey Ed, for the record don't read my reviews until you've seen the movie coz i do talk about the plot usually, can't speak for anyone else. Remember all of the reviews are on the first page so you can go back to them when you have seen the movie.
I do as well, but I've been trying to paraphrase without revealing too much.... I mostly talk about the plot because I can't review movies like some of the users on here... They're able to be so descriptive and talk about camera angles and lighting..... That all goes over my head

[RoyaleWitCheese]

no worries across the board and I never took ANYTHING negative (I thought every one of them very positive and very cool). -- well, except for that buttinski, royal. What is up with that guy, anyway?! :rotfl: Just kidding!! You ARE included. :);)

The comment was more about myself and my lousy attempt of keeping the good vibe only to fumble over the very basis of the HOF's in the process. And of course, now to include the lousy attempt at poking fun at myself as well :rolleyes::D
I'm new at actual participation with HOF's and with the love I have for this forum and the respect for my fellow MoFo's I simply wanted to state: It's all good.

And in closing, thank you Camo, Cosmic, Vicky and Royal and everyone else for just shrugging it off.

ON WITH THE REVIEWS. . .




I just talk to talk.... not my fault if anything of meaning or **** comes out of my mouth when I do..... it just does..... following???


I'm only sticking my nose where it don't belong because this is the only thread I feel comfortable doing that on.... Still trying to get to know y'all.


I'll be butting in on future conversations, don't worry :rolleyes:

[CosmicRunaway]

I do as well, but I've been trying to paraphrase without revealing too much.... I mostly talk about the plot because I can't review movies like some of the users on here... They're able to be so descriptive and talk about camera angles and lighting..... That all goes over my head
Not everyone has an interest in the technical aspects of film, and you don't need to be to enjoy a film or to express your opinions on it. Just talk about what you do know, and try not to feel pressured into commenting on a film's mise-en-scène or anything like that unless you really want to. Your opinion of the plot is just as relevant as say, me pointing out some dramatic lighting (which I realize I did a lot in the 40s HoF - I don't want to count how many times I mentioned shadows haha).

[Citizen Rules]

You're a good man Ed! And I'm very glad you've joined the Hofs:p I knew you would be a great Hof member and I do hope you will keep joining them.

BTW my reviews are S A F E to read. If I ever spoil a plot or ending I will type out in big bold letters ***SPOILER***

Regarding The Grand Budapest Hotel don't get discouraged if a few members don't like it, Wes Anderson is a hit or miss in the HoFs...
but there has been 2 other Wes Anderson films (Moonrise Kingdom & Rushmore) and both did decently, placing in the middle of the pack. If Raul and Sean had joined they would have liked your nom.

I predict my own nom Never Let Me Go, is going to be towards the very bottom. Oh well you can't please everyone:)

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Not everyone has an interest in the technical aspects of film, and you don't need to be to enjoy a film or to express your opinions on it. Just talk about what you do know, and try not to feel pressured into commenting on a film's mise-en-scène or anything like that unless you really want to. Your opinion of the plot is just as relevant as say, me pointing out some dramatic lighting (which I realize I did a lot in the 40s HoF - I don't want to count how many times I mentioned shadows haha).

Well thanks, it just baffles me how much can go into reviewing a movie. I mostly said that because it really is quite impressive. Is there an article I can read that maybe will improve my reviewing skills. I know I'll never be at that level but anything helps and I do consider movies and reviewing them to be a fairly new hobby of mine.


Thanks!

[CosmicRunaway]

For me, I find that the best thing to do is just to keep writing (basically just don't give up and keep trying until you find your voice). But I'm sure someone could help you out with some actual reference material.

I thought I saw some links in a post by Yoda or someone once upon a time, but I don't remember where that was.

[Citizen Rules]

Royal if you want some review advice from someone who writes a lot of reviews....don't sweat it! Just say what you want and don't worry about being fancy or technical. Write it like you're telling a friend and don't think of it as a review.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Then I'll keep on keeping on


thanks citizen

[RoyaleWitCheese]

For me, I find that the best thing to do is just to keep writing (basically just don't give up and keep trying until you find your voice). But I'm sure someone could help you out with some actual reference material.

I thought I saw some links in a post by Yoda or someone once upon a time, but I don't remember where that was.
All great advice, We'll see how my next review turns out....

[edarsenal]

thanks all! And I know, Camo, I've actually got it done to an art reading your reviews if I haven't seen the movie yet by reading the opening and then skimming most and it's always a 50/50 chance that the last paragraph is a closer or talking about the end of the movie. :) I also do that with others as well. Checking a lil info and trying to avoid the details when I can and no biggie when I can't. While reading the ones entirely like CR and a few others that stay spoiler free. I do that myself unless we get near the end and its something everyone has already seen then I get into it.
And I have slipped a little in the Rating thread since most times its for the HOF's that I watch something and I try not to rate those when I post so I'm on the fence about posting them or shortened one on there which is a personal choice only. I probably will at some point though.

And Cosmic, it is IMPOSSIBLE NOT to discuss lighting when it comes to the 40's and similar movies since they are such a integral part of them. We pretty much all do it. ;)

Thanks CR. If I was sensitive about my pick(s) I wouldn't have joined in the fun ;). I've visited enough of them to see that everyone is pretty honest whether they like or dislike any given nom - and we all know not everything is for everyone but in the end, it's all good :)

And Royal, I get a great lil chuckle out of you butting in, so keep on keeping on (Good GOD that is SOOO frickin dated - I can't believe I typed that) lol

EDIT: holy crap I JUST read royal's "Keeping on," that's awesome and yes, Cosmic and CR gave great advice

[Camo]

Royal if you want some review advice from someone who writes a lot of reviews....don't sweat it! Just say what you want and don't worry about being fancy or technical. Write it like you're telling a friend and don't think of it as a review.

This definitely. My reviews are awful probably but whatever i think i usually get across what i liked/didn't like about the film by excessively talking about it haha.

BTW Royale, forgot to ask you earlier what did you think of Detective Kim? Use the spoiler tags if you need to go into any of the plot of course. Was just wondering because i was talking to a friend who has seen the movie and i mentioned how Kim was probably my second favourite character despite him not doing too much and i don't really understand why myself. I found him easily the coolest (i sound like a 12 year old here haha) character in a film full of cool characters. Just curious what you thought of his character since it is your nom.

[Miss Vicky]

I just say whatever pops into my head and if people don't like it they can suck it. :p

I guess I'm doing something right though, since I got nominated for Best Reviewer in the MoFies. Didn't win, but got the nomination.

[edarsenal]

don't knock yourself, Camo, they're both insightful, informative and still bring forth how you felt. You keep on keeping on too!

I LOVE Vicky, she's such a gentle, shy orchid ;) and you DESERVED the nom for best reviewer. You're one of several I always check out.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

@camo Detective Kim kind of reminded me of Han from fast and furious. Quiet temperament, never said anything out of line, had a kind of fluency to him and a calmness of his movement and the way he presented himself in the film. But when you put a "cool" guy like that, and surround him with idiots, he's gonna stand out.

Now, I haven't seen the movie in a while,so my memory might be scewed

[Camo]

thanks all! And I know, Camo, I've actually got it done to an art reading your reviews if I haven't seen the movie yet by reading the opening and then skimming most and it's always a 50/50 chance that the last paragraph is a closer or talking about the end of the movie.

haha you're the man Ed seriously :up:. Yeah, i've noticed myself i always start with a weird opening before i talk about the film; it varies from what i know about the film/director or a story about my experience watching the film like my The Man From Nowhere one. Seriously everyone read my first paragraph (first only though) of my Man From Nowhere review and do what i accidentally did it made it so much more awesome; have to watch the full thing like that sometime :D.

I'd honesty just not read it til you've seen the film, i think it's kind of an unwritten rule (especially since Citizen started the keep a post with links to reviews thing) well not rule but i think it's understood here that people don't have to use spoilers. i think i'm going to start including a disclaimer at the start of each one because i'm very erratic and could ruin the whole film in the first paragraph haha. Seriously though, Cricket is keeping the reviews in that post for a reason just return to them after you've watched the movie. Up to you of course but i personally do because even though Citizen for example doesn't spoil anything he does give his general thoughts and i don't like allowing the possibility of them to influence me.

[edarsenal]

I gotcha. For me I do like to comment on the review itself when I can. Mostly out of courtesy for someone taking the time to write it all out.
Pretty impossible with the initial torrent of reviews we started with, but like with 40's I did go back to read in full when I do my own and its a great setup having the links like that.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

@camo

Is the what you got from detective Kim or did you feel different?

[Camo]

@camo Detective Kim kind of reminded me of Han from fast and furious. Quiet temperament, never said anything out of line, had a kind of fluency to him and a calmness of his movement and the way he presented himself in the film. But when you put a "cool" guy like that, and surround him with idiots, he's gonna stand out.

Now, I haven't seen the movie in a while,so my memory might be scewed

Honestly that makes perfect sense. I think that's exactly what it was particularly your last sentence.

The scene when his more energetic partner flykicks the guy on the wheelchair then Kim calmy walks over completely demonstrates this.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Haha, exactly my thoughts... He also does it at the beginning, when his subordinates are having trouble with the big guy, he grabs a bottle

[RoyaleWitCheese]

What awards are offered at the end of this tournament?

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Or what ever you wanna call if

[Camo]

I gotcha. For me I do like to comment on the review itself when I can. Mostly out of courtesy for someone taking the time to write it all out.
Pretty impossible with the initial torrent of reviews we started with, but like with 40's I did go back to read in full when I do my own and its a great setup having the links like that.

I get what you're saying and you are right but you can bring the review back up weeks after it was made to comment on it and possibly spark discussion after you've seen the film, i and i think everybody since we've started doing that has done so, Cosmic in particular likes to quote the parts of past reviews she found interesting or whatever after seeing a film i've noticed.

The keeping the reviews in one post thing started because people were picking different films to watch at different times, on different schedules, etc, and it was a pain to go through the vast amount of pages that these quickly build up to find out what everyone else thought about the film. I think it works really well, i rep every review then get back to them when i've watched the film. This is the only time i've been way ahead of most which has made it mostly not neccessary for me but it helped alot in the others.

[Miss Vicky]

What awards are offered at the end of this tournament?

Just bragging rights, basically.

[Camo]

What awards are offered at the end of this tournament?

I awarded Miss Vicky a moustache for winning the separate Character Award in the 11th HOF that i hosted. Other than that there's not really awards haha.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Ahh just checking

[CosmicRunaway]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28476&stc=1&d=1484429421
Romper Stomper (1992)
Dir. Geoffrey Wright
Starring: Russell Crowe, Daniel Pollock, Jacqueline McKenzie


Honestly, early in the film I had to stop and check if this was supposed to be taken seriously, or if it was some form of satire because I wasn't sure how the audience was expected to react to the completely insane brutality on screen. The characters behaved ridiculously, but not in an amusing way, and thankfully it wasn't meant to be seen as a joke.

Russell Crowe gives a remarkable performance throughout the film. Many youths looking to find their place are willing to follow a charismatic leader and adopt more fanatical ideology in order to belong, and Russell Crowe is completely believable as the charismatic leader. Daniel Pollock was also great with his more subtle and quiet performance, and it really is a tragedy that the actor is no longer with us. I did enjoy the second half of this film a lot more than the first, where the pride and arrogance of Hando was on full display, and he slowly starts to unravel as his authority begins to be undermined.

Romper Stomper is difficult to watch at the start, but that's entirely the point. It deals with uncomfortable subject matter in a realistic manner that isn't interested in picking sides like in American History X. This isn't an exploitation film, and it isn't preachy, and for that it earns a lot of respect.

[CosmicRunaway]

I get what you're saying and you are right but you can bring the review back up weeks after it was made to comment on it and possibly spark discussion after you've seen the film
Agreed. It might seem awkward at first to comment on something that was written weeks ago, but it's never too late to start a conversation, or to ask questions about why someone saw an aspect of a film differently than you.

Cosmic in particular likes to quote the parts of past reviews she found interesting or whatever after seeing a film i've noticed.
:cool:

[CosmicRunaway]

I just finished reading all the Romper Stomper reviews in more depth than before, and I'm sensing a theme here:
This movie brings the point home that Violence Begets Violence but without preaching or grandstanding
[...] the film looks at them with an eye that is far more observant than it is critical or preachy.
This isn't an exploitation film, and it isn't preachy [...]
Maybe I should've read the other reviews before writing my own, but whatever. I'm glad we can all agree on that point. :up:

On a side note showing I'm getting old. . . I kept finding myself shaking my head, asking "What is wrong with you kids?!" lol
Me too!

(Except I've always felt that way so it's not a new development for me haha)

[edarsenal]

great review, cosmic.
I agree on how "This isn't an exploitation film, and it isn't preachy, and for that it earns a lot of respect." I feel the exact same way.
Davey and Hando were almost a two halves of one coin and through the film you see how they begin to conflict when previously they connected.

[Miss Vicky]

Maybe I should've read the other reviews before writing my own, but whatever. I'm glad we can all agree on that point. :up:

Nothing wrong with echoing the thoughts of others. The lack of bias is definitely one of the film's strengths and is worth pointing out.

[edarsenal]

whoops, just echoed your last post lol

[Camo]

Royale, who was your favourite villain? I think mine was Jong-seok for the reasons i mentioned in my review with special mention to Big Bear or whatever his name was because he had the funniest moment in the film.

I liked Ramrowan alot too but i was a bit disappointed with his final fight with Cha Tae-sik and as soon as i saw him around So-mi i didn't think of him as a villain and expected the ending that redeemed him.

Edit: Love that i posted this in the middle of a Romper Stomper discussion/convention :p. I started writing it then went away from my computer before finishing and posting it. Kinda want to discuss The Man From Nowhere because it was great and i don't even know what i want to discuss about it haha.

[Citizen Rules]

I love the review links:p.... In past Hofs, I (and others) would write reviews of the noms but many (I'm guessing) didn't read them until after they had seen the movie (which is understandable) but then so many post had been made that I get the feeling many if not most didn't bother to go back through the entire thread just to read someone elses reviews. Which made it feel like a waste of time to even write a long review of a nom.

So yea! for the links....I've even went to past Hofs with links and reread certain movies reviews. And after the Hof is done and over the links make's for a useful reference tool.

[Miss Vicky]

Edit: Love that i posted this in the middle of a Romper Stomper discussion/convention :p.

Well hurry up and watch the movie so you can join in.

[Camo]

Well hurry up and watch the movie so you can join in.

Hurry up? I'm at 12 down, how about you, slacker? :D

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Royale, who was your favourite villain? I think mine was Jong-seok for the reasons i mentioned in my review with special mention to Big Bear or whatever his name was because he had the funniest moment in the film.

I liked Ramrowan alot too but i was a bit disappointed with his final fight with Cha Tae-sik and as soon as i saw him around So-mi i didn't think of him as a villain and expected the ending that redeemed him.

Edit: Love that i posted this in the middle of a Romper Stomper discussion/convention :p. I started writing it then went away from my computer before finishing and posting it. Kinda want to discuss The Man From Nowhere because it was great and i don't even know what i want to discuss about it haha.
My favorite villain was the old lady, she was just so serious and would sit in silence with those glaring eyes when police were questioning her. She just came off as an evil bitch to the core of her being

[Miss Vicky]

Hurry up? I'm at 12 down, how about you, slacker? :D

But Romper Stomper is the most important one.

Also, I've watched four. But I'm not counting what I had already seen before this started.

[Camo]

My favorite villain was the old lady, she was just so serious and would sit in silence with those glaring eyes when police were questioning her. She just came off as an evil bitch to the core of her being

Damn, that's like the perfect answer despite her being in the film for like three minutes. And i'm not being sarcastic haha.

The scene with the number plate was obvious what was going to happen, i thought she would be a meh plot device as soon as that scene started though when she locked So-mi in the room i'm with you. That was somehow one of the most brutal parts of the film.

[Camo]

But Romper Stomper is the most important one.

Also, I've watched four. But I'm not counting what I had already seen before this started.

I just like being able to call you slacker for once. It's refreshing :cool:

I've done write-ups for two of the four flms i've decided not to rewatch btw, so that would be 10/14 until i do Joe and my own nom.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

My favorite villain was the old lady, she was just so serious and would sit in silence with those glaring eyes when police were questioning her. She just came off as an evil bitch to the core of her being

Damn, that's like the perfect answer despite her being in the film for like three minutes. And i'm not being sarcastic haha.

The scene with the number plate was obvious what was going to happen, i thought she would be a meh plot device as soon as that scene started though when she locked So-mi in the room i'm with you. That was somehow one of the most brutal parts of the film.
I guess not knowing and the mystery behind someone plays a big part of our opinion of them. Most of the characters revolved around that, giving you just enough information and background to see those characters the way they wanted you to

[Camo]

I guess not knowing and the mystery behind someone plays a big part of our opinion of them. Most of the characters revolved around that, giving you just enough information and background to see those characters the way they wanted you to

My "it was obvious" posts aren't meant to be a negative, i thoroughly enjoyed this film without any twists; as i said in my review i saw the ending coming but i still thought it worked and was a good addition to the plot - Ramworan's brief scenes with So-mi felt like an extension of Cha's since they were pretty similar and Cha didn't have much time with her at the end. The only character i was curious about was Ramworan and we didn't find out anything about him. I think that was a very good thing though, i was half expecting a ridiculous Hollywood twist with him being involved with the event that killed Cha's wife.

[CosmicRunaway]

I wasn't sure what I was going to watch next. I guess it should be Man From Nowhere to see what's in all those spoiler tags.

I know I can read them later, but I'm curious now haha.

[jiraffejustin]

I wasn't sure what I was going to watch next. I guess it should be Man From Nowhere to see what's in all those spoiler tags.

I know I can read them later, but I'm curious now haha.

I am thinking the same way.

It's interesting that an action movie is the basis of all the discussion right now. In a way, it's encouraging. I know it has nothing to do with the genre of the film, but it makes me happy that it is a genre picture that is getting this much attention. I think it would be cool if more genre pictures get nominated in the main hall of fame.

[Camo]

Love how all the discussion is two questions i asked Royale :cool:

Definitely watch it soon though, i really loved it and would be up for some sort of discussion of it.

[CosmicRunaway]

I was going to watch it (or U-Turn, or Midnight Run) next anyway. :up:

[Camo]

Midnight Run is always amazing, The Man From Nowhere is only briefly amazing when i'm in the mood to talk about it :napoleon:

[RoyaleWitCheese]

@camo

Sorry, I'm on and off here

Watched two movies and in the middle of the second

[Nope1172]

Withnail and I review from my 2017 Movie Diary
Withnail And I(1987, Bruce Robinson)
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Withnail and I is a delightful comedy about two out of work, broke, and often drunk actors who decided to spend a vacation at a house in the mountains. As you can expect, hilarity ensues. There is a poacher who the two believes is trying to kill them, Withnail's homosexual uncle who makes sexual advances towards the main character, and my personal favorite, a drug dealer and his mostly silent friend "Presumin' Ed".

Overall I really enjoyed this movie. The characters were all very eccentric and entertaining, and there were some really genuinely funny moments. All of my favorite parts occurred with the aforementioned drug dealer. I thought he was hysterical, and wish the film had more of him. My biggest problem with the film was its slow start. The movie didn't pick up until they actually went to the mountain house, which was about 30 minutes in. After that however, I found myself very amused until the end of the film.

I think that the acting in this film was great, and the writing was very clever. This film almost reminded me of a classier Dumb and Dumber with significantly better writing, acting, and directing. This is one of those movies that doesn't have a straightforward plot, so if you like movies like that, you will love this film. This was the first film that I watched for the 12th HoF, and so far it is off to a good start.

Overall Rating
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Funny and entertaining
3.5

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Holy crap!!!!!


I wrote a book and its gone!!!!


It said the proxy server does not support my system and I lost it!!!!


AHHHHHH!

[RoyaleWitCheese]

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Never Let Her Go



This film took me through a roller coaster of emotions. It was awesome and I hated it at the same time!!!

[RoyaleWitCheese]

I'm sry citizen! The movie was awesome and I wrote a 5 paragraph report on your movie but its gone


I'll write a better one soon but that just took me 30 minutes.....

[Camo]

@camo

Sorry, I'm on and off here

Watched two movies and in the middle of the second

It's cool mate. Make sure you always copy whatever you wrote from/into somewhere, word, notepad, whatever. Sorry for not saying earlier i didn't even think, it's the worst when you lose something lengthy you've written and it has happened to me multiple times here in the past.

[seanc]

Holy crap!!!!!


I wrote a book and its gone!!!!


It said the proxy server does not support my system and I lost it!!!!


AHHHHHH!

I learned within my first few days here to copy before hitting post. Better yet use One Note or something similar for longer review type posts. Sorry Royale, that sucks.

[edarsenal]

aw, man, that's gotta yank at the short and curlies! Sorry to hear that, royal :(

[jiraffejustin]

That sucks. It's probably happened to all of us here at least once. I am dumb enough to still not always take precautions against it. When it happens it is super discouraging. Like when you are playing Mike Tyson's Punch-Out and you get to Mike Tyson and get knocked out and have to start back at the beginning.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Never Let Me Go (2010)
Director: Mark Romanek
Starring: Keira Knightley (Ruth), Carey Mulligan (Kathy),
Andrew Garfield (Tommy)


In 1952, their was a medical breakthrough that expanded human life expectancy to well over 100 years. The film starts off with Kathy reminiscing her childhood friends, Ruth and Tommy at Hailsham, a boarding school in England. We learn about Kathy's daily routines at Hailsham and he friends Ruth and Tommy. They eventually are acquainted with a new teacher, who tells them information they are not supposed to hear and are stunned by their new reality.


The second part of the movie takes Ruth, Kathy and Tommy to cottages in a rural farm area, where they will stay indefinitely. The rest of the film takes you on a roller coaster of emotions of hope, happiness, betrayal and agony.


Overall I thought the movie was phenomenal but at the same time, I **** ing hated it!!!! But overall it was a great film that has characters you can easily connect with.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

haha, thanks for the support guys, but I decided to re write it again....

[RoyaleWitCheese]

That sucks. It's probably happened to all of us here at least once. I am dumb enough to still not always take precautions against it. When it happens it is super discouraging. Like when you are playing Mike Tyson's Punch-Out and you get to Mike Tyson and get knocked out and have to start back at the beginning.
Haha, I know the feeling Justin

[Citizen Rules]

Royal that's too bad you lost a review, it happened to me and I had worked on it for like an hour, ugh. And I still don't take precautions, but I should.

I'm glad that overall you liked movie, so what did you find "phenomenal" and what did you find "I **** ing hated it!!!!"?

Just curious:p

[RoyaleWitCheese]

I messaged you but I'll just make a spoiler for my response next time

[Citizen Rules]

I messaged you but I'll just make a spoiler for my response next time That's cool.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

So, for now on I'll use the spoiler edit, I like giving the whole synopsis anyway.... Better than paraphrasing so everyone can read it....

[RoyaleWitCheese]

So, these forums have music and even football on here, is there a reason why there is no tv

[Citizen Rules]

So, these forums have music and even football on here, is there a reason why there is no tv There's a TV sub-forum here on the home page, called The Television & Music Forum (http://www.movieforums.com/community/television-and-music.html)That's a link. But don't ask me what's there, I never visit it....I don't have TV so I don't have much to say.

Hey did you know we do music listening tournaments? That's where we nominate songs and then listen to them and vote for our favorite out of a pair. Then it goes to semi finals and finals and then one song wins. You should join one, it's pretty fun.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

So, these forums have music and even football on here, is there a reason why there is no tv There's a TV sub-forum here on the home page, called The Television & Music Forum (http://www.movieforums.com/community/television-and-music.html)That's a link. But don't ask me what's there, I never visit it....I don't have TV so I don't have much to say.

Hey did you know we do music listening tournaments? That's where we nominate songs and then listen to them and vote for our favorite out of a pair. Then it goes to semi finals and finals and then one song wins. You should join one, it's pretty fun.
I will but it had started when I joined last week

[Citizen Rules]

There's another starting sometime in February. All About Lovers, I guess that is love songs, any love songs. Destiny is going to run that one. She has a schedule thread here

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=47392

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Yeah, I haven't noticed the TV forum, the amount of threads here is a little overwhelming.... I don't know if I would want to be on more threads than I already am..... Hard to keep track after 10.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

There's another starting sometime in February. All About Lovers, I guess that is love songs, any love songs. Destiny is going to run that one. She has a schedule thread here

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=47392
Thanks citizen, I'll definitely be sure to check it out!

[RoyaleWitCheese]

Oh yeah, I know the best love song ever!!! LMAO

We got a winner

[RoyaleWitCheese]

The City of Lost Children (1995)

Director: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Starring: Ron Perlman (One), Daniel Emilfork (Krank),
Judith Vittet (Miette)


SPOILERS!!!!
I knew nothing about this film until I briefly read a few of the reviews on it and then I was hooked and knew I had to watch it.


There was once a scientist who fled society to complete his testing and studies in peace but soon became lonely. So, he decided to make a wife for companionship, moral support and a sexual interest but she ends up being short and is not loyal or faithful. He then made clones of himself so he could have brothers, but they fall asleep, lack originality and have a very low IQ. He then decides to make an intellectual so he can have meaningful conversation, so he makes a brain in a fish tank, but the brain has frequent migraines and isn't human. Finally, the scientist creates a man to be his best friend (Krank), but he ages much quicker than everyone else and can not dream, which drives Krank to the brink of insanity to find a solution to his dreaming problem. The professor is then driven away by Krank and the professor becomes a hermit in an underwater submarine. Krank then creates an alliance with the Cyclops men and they are responsible for capturing children and handing them over to Krank in exchange for their Cyclops eyes. Krank then uses a machine to try and steal the children's dreams, so he himself can dream but because all of the children are scared of him, he is only able to get their nightmares.


The movie plot starts with One's little brother being captured by the Cyclops men. Soon after, One meets a little girl named Miette, who ends up helping One try and get his brother back. The rest of the film is about One and Miettes adventures in getting One's brother back. Durring their adventures One and Miette create an abnormal relationship and you start to notice sexual tension between the two (Which I thought was pretty weird because Miette and One have a pretty hefty age gap).


Overall I thought this was one of the most interesting stories in a movie I have seen in ages. I also loved the set, props and costumes for the film, it was all very visually appealing. But I thought the actors in this movie were mediocre at best and it didn't help that I was set off by the abnormal relationship between One and Miette.




.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

7 films watched and only 6 to go

[CosmicRunaway]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28486&stc=1&d=1484499688

The Man From Nowhere/아저씨 (2010)
Dir. Lee Jeong-beom
Starring: Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Sung-oh

I really enjoy when a revenge film is done right. The story is not original, but that doesn't really matter here, because it's the execution that counts. The Man From Nowhere has great stunt coordination and fight choreography, particularly in the climax, and it was surprisingly touching at times with an engaging introduction. I did prefer the first two acts of the film to the final one, but it was still very solid all the way through, with some great performances from everyone involved as well.

At times this reminded me of John Wick, more so than it did Léon or Taken (and for me that's a very good thing). The story here is a bit more complicated and could do with a little trimming, though luckily it never comes across as being convoluted. I did actually like the sentimentality, and only thought it was a bit corny at the very end. The cinematography was good, though there were a few instances where the camera was a little too frantic for my taste.

While I've seen a number of Korean films before, they've practically all been of the horror genre (I think Oldboy was the only exception). If this film is at all indicative of the action thrillers South Korea has been making, then I'll definitely be checking out more of them in the future. I imagine that this would be incredibly cheesy and horrible-sounding dubbed in English, so I urge everyone to try and find the Korean language version instead.

[RoyaleWitCheese]

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=28486&stc=1&d=1484499688

The Man From Nowhere/아저씨 (2010)
Dir. Lee Jeong-beom
Starring: Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Sung-oh

I really enjoy when a revenge film is done right. The story is not original, but that doesn't really matter here, because it's the execution that counts. The Man From Nowhere has great stunt coordination and fight choreography, particularly in the climax, and it was surprisingly touching at times with an engaging introduction. I did prefer the first two acts of the film to the final one, but it was still very solid all the way through, with some great performances from everyone involved as well.

At times this reminded me of John Wick, more so than it did Léon or Taken (and for me that's a very good thing). The story here is a bit more complicated and could do with a little trimming, though luckily it never comes across as being convoluted. I did actually like the sentimentality, and only thought it was a bit corny at the very end. The cinematography was good, though there were a few instances where the camera was a little too frantic for my taste.

While I've seen a number of Korean films before, they've practically all been of the horror genre (I think Oldboy was the only exception). If this film is at all indicative of the action thrillers South Korea has been making, then I'll definitely be checking out more of them in the future. I imagine that this would be incredibly cheesy and horrible-sounding dubbed in English, so I urge everyone to try and find the Korean language version instead.




Glad you liked it... :cool: