You really should see it.Quote:
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You really should see it.Quote:
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So whats the other one?Quote:
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IntermissionQuote:
Originally Posted by Nightshade
This is a brillant movie
Ivanhoe ~ adaptation starring Anthony Andrews and Olivia Hussey
I am currently at intermission :lol:
Wow, I have been looking for this film for years. It just became available on DVD; doesn't everything, if you wait long enough? It's nostalgically taking me back to when I first viewed it on TV, many moons ago. I love it so far. Olivia Hussy is so lovely and she has her own unique rare kind of beauty. Anthony Andrews is a hunk, what more can I say? Interesting to see, such a young Sam Neil, he plays the villian. What a great cast and a very good production.
Let the right one in
At the end of the film I felt...confused. I know some films are directed in a way to be open to interpretation by the viewer, but this one had too many points that left too many questions.
Overall it was good. A bit slow in some parts and I have a feeling the english dubbing was very bad - that's why I prefer subtitles, at least you know that most of what the actors say is actually translated.
I'm probably going to look for the book as well, it's bound to give some background story to it :)
8/10
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(again)
still unable to rate it.
I'm about to elect it my favourite.
a bit soon to it, but it's strong candidate~
:thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up
A few nights ago, we watched Adam Ębler (or Adam's Apples ;)), a Danish film with a very thought-provoking plot, involving everything from neo-Nazi skinheads to mentally-unsound Christian ministers, and compulsive thieves and drunks to trigger-happy Middle-Easterners. Weird, eh? Yeah, it gets even stranger, and manages to add a lot of dark humor in it, too, but ends up with a somewhat touching and affectionate ending - a surprise no viewer would have predicted, judging by the remains of the film.
Rating: 9,5/10
Pride and Glory
I had a nice evening watching it, but it did not grab me. Somehow the personages did not come alive to me at all - I could not really understand why they acted as they did. Though there was explaining all around. Maybe that was the whole problem. It all fitted too well - and the ending was meant to be big and shocking and I just thought it was inevitable and still not necessary.
6/10
Santa Sangre
Jodorowsky's best film. Full of mystical imagery but with a better plot and greater directorial mastery than El Topo or The Holy Mountain.
I really liked this one- it's now officially my favorite vampire movie.
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The Kite Runner
Amazing! I was so emotionally moved.
5 stars!
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Sand Pebbles
:thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up &1/2:thumbs_up
I'd give 10,
but my father was at the side, and told the movie's sin,
so it should be 9.99,
but I'll give it 10/10.~
lq
Tim, t.f.
I watched Drillbit Taylor.
I want my 110 minutes back.
:crash:
Citizen Kane
What's there to say? I liked it, but I do not really understand why it should be the best American movie ever... I think I should look into the background a bit more (I watched RKO 281 yesterday), after all it is from 1941!
7/10
I saw How Green Was My Valley, the 1930's John Ford film based on the novel of the same name. It was okay. I really enjoyed the novel, when I read it a few years back.
7.5/10
Oh heavens, I love this movie so much when I was a kid, I ended up reading the book; it's a great book, too. It's been years, but I would love to see the movie again. I studied the film director in College. Only a 7.5 for a Ford film? I don't recall it well enough now, but I think it is a classic. I hope to see it again sometime soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Comedian
Yep, just looked it up on Amazon and found this information:
This is the movie you saw, right?
How Green Was My Valley (1941) ~ Walter Pigeon and Mauren O'Hara, directed by John Ford. Based on the novel by Richard Llewellyn
This film beat out Citizen Kane in 1941 for the Academy Award. The picture also won Oscars for Best Director (Ford), Best Supporting Actor (Donald Crisp), Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography
On Amazon, it's rated a 4 1/2 star
Glad you mentioned it, I think I am going to buy it; I recall loving this film.
for whatever reason i was drinking with some friends and someone put on pulp fiction and i loved it as much as every time i've ever seen it. Not really the right party movie cause i got SO into it, I didn't want to talk to anyone.
10/10! SO GOOD!
star trek the new movie... as a big st fan I don't know what to say about it, it was probably a good movie but it was very difficult to accept everything they were doing. Checov was perfect, Spock was pretty good too but Kirk, man that is a bad actor who played him. I think I need to see it a few times so I can deal with the changes they made. for the most part it was a good story, but I need to get used to it, it is very strange how this affects me...
Yep. That's it. You'll have to take my ratings with a grain of salt, Janie. I don't like movies that much, in general. Old movies even less.Quote:
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But isn't it really sad? Doesn't their family end up in a far worse place than they began? Life is hard enough-I just can't watch people working so hard and ending up with so little. But I could watch "Schindler's List" again. Don't ask me why. I think that it's so tragic that it verges on the unreal for me; that and the fact that it gives you a shred of hope in humanity with its' depiction of Schindler. I mention this movie only because I think it's on HBO right now-and I haven't seen it since the first time I saw it in the theater.Quote:
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Mammoth! Though the theme of the story is not something new, but the movie finely and succesfully depict the 3 different yet similiar emotional struggles of the characters coming from different social and cultural backgrounds.
:thumbs_up:thumbs_up.
Saw the "illuminati" film two nights ago (thought i might as well throw some money out of the window :D)
Saw Star Trek. It was the best. I have a new thing to obsess about now. First it was LOTR, then Star Wars and now Star Trek. I never watched the series (old or new). I went to see a couple of movies when I was younger with my Dad (Search for Spock) but I didn't really pay attention or get was so great about it. But now I'm considering going back and watching some of the old movies and shows. It was a fantastic movie. :thumbs_up :thumbs_up
gimissung, it was a really sad movie, but very moving. I think you missed the point, if you didn't see that there was something uplifting at the end that transcended that deep sadness. First off, I love the fact, they chose to use B/W for this film; the coal scenes were much more effective and full of pathos and a hard life. Second, I thought immediately of D.H.Lawrence (who I study extensively and love) and the major element of the story - the coal mines and how it impacted society and families and how it marred the countryside forever. It was their way of life and yet it ruined their beautiful valley in the end. I found this story very poignant and well constructed. I may write more on it later this evening. I have to get my thoughts together on it. It won a ton of awards that year and rightfully so, I believe. I never judge a movie, as to whether I can watch it again. To me this movie was long and yet it was stunning. The cinematography was unparelleled. I think one has to take it back and place it in it's time frame. This film was produced, just prior to the escalation of WWII; bombing of Pearl Harbor, etc. I watched the extra featurette and got a lot of the background from that. Did you realise that Maureen O'Hara was only 19 in this production? She was gorgeous and the way Ford photographed the two women was stunning. I love John Ford films; his sense was totally artistic. He said this was his all time favorite film. I find that interesting. It certainly was 'progressive' to my thinking, for the time. This film could apply to the hardships and loss of jobs of today.Quote:
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Personally, I thought it was an amazing film and it felt, for the most part realistic. I can't get over how they constructed that Welsh village in the California hills; originally it was planned it would be shot on location in Wales. It looked totally authentic and I found the setting to be a 'character' of it's own - almost an ominious presence that sat looking over the houses; the layout was incredible.
The direction was impecable; the acting excellent. I could not get over how amazing Roddy McDowel was as a child actor; I believe this was his first role. Some parts were overly sentimental or overly dramatized or a little corny, but basically, I overlooked this fact, because I thought, 'this film is from that era of old classics. You really can't compare it to Schindler's list, which I could now watch again, too. For a long time I couldn't. It was just too horrid. I don't think this story had near the blantant horror that Schindler's list had displayed in it. I still recall the small child hiding in a toilet. That really got to me. And the way, the one Nazi, played by Ralph Fiennes, just picked off humans like they were pigeons. I couldn't take that. Also, Schindler's List is a modern made film and this film is not. This film belongs to the classics of yesterday and rates up there with "Grapes of Wrath", also directed by John Ford, I believe.
I have to say I would give this film at least a 9/10, if not higher. My only complaint was it did end sort of abruptly, but perhaps that was more effective; who am I to say? I guess I would have liked to know what then became of the one couple in the story; I think that was left for interpretation but I believe I came up with my own answer and that satisfied me.
I saw Crimes and Misdemeanors, again. . . . loved it again. It's one of the few movies that I love and can palate more than one viewing.
10/10
"Milk", the story of Harvey Milk, a gay man/activist who was a public official in San Francisco in the 70's and was murdered along with the mayor of San Francisco by the City Supervisor who claimed the infamous "Twinkie defense".
First of all, Sean Penn is an AMAZING actor and defintely deserved the academy award that he got for this role! James Franco and the others also do a fantastic job. The story itself is so moving and inspiring and touching. Unfortunately, Hollywood tends to take amazing stories and really screw them up. Not the case here. The movie was very well made. I bought it. I laughed and I cried (literally). This issue in particular is a biggie to me and shed further light on the struggle. It was interesting to see the reaction with Prop 6 in the 70's as compared to Prop 8 which came about last November in the election. Hard to say too much more without delving into anything political. I really could go on about this, but instead, I just recommend (regardless of where you stand on the issues presented) for anyone to see the movie. 10/10 without a doubt
Star trek
I loooooooooooooved it. Even if those beeping cilinum slug things made an appearnce. ( they are what put me off Startrek TOS and all its cast in the first place at the age of 7. and gave me a phobia of the combination of insects and ears.
But the film was Soo good I want to watch the original series now!
Upon some research, it came out in 1997, but last night I watched Boogie Nights for the first time. I certainly thought it a unique movie, and I did not care a whole lot for the first half of the film, but Mark Wahlberg's mediocre acting has never really impressed me; to me, artists like Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, and William H. Macy made the film, plus I loved the brief cameos with one of my favorite actors, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Mark Wahlberg and Heather Graham, I think, functioned more as pretty faces than semi-decent artists on the screen.
The storyline flowed well, and I thought it beautifully directed down to each detail; Paul Thomas Anderson did very well at both writing and directing the film, in my opinion. The subject matter did not particularly appeal to my tastes, but I knew it would not prior to seeing it, having heard about it since it came out over a decade ago; in 1997, I still attended middle school, so one can imagine the rumors that it created amid shy, pubescent teenagers. Overall, I would call it a very good film, but nothing really to call home about, to tell all honesty.
Rating: 7/10
Cold Mountain (on iTunes). I thought it was a great movie. I liked Emily Deschanel's cameo as the letter-reading nurse.
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My favorite scene from this movie was the drug deal gone awry with the firecrackers and the horrible mix tape. Just to summarize, Dirk Diggler and and his strung out companions go to some rich guy's house to sell him a bag of baking soda for a few thousand dollars. Drug transactions require a certain amount of unpleasant "hanging out" time, while monies are exchanged and goods sampled etc. But, Dirk and Todd and Reed think they can pull this one off because the person they planned to scam is known for being more interested in partying and hanging out and they think they can get in and get out before he figures out that he just paid big bucks for baking soda. When they get there, they find that their host does in fact want to chill for a while, but they hadn't counted on the man with the gun who takes their baking soda to try it out before they get paid. While they wait, their host prattles on wearing nothing but bikini underwear and a silk bathrobe while he plays and sings along to Rick Springfield and Nightranger. Oh, and to add to the tension, there's Cosmo, the young prostitute in his underwear shooting off firecrackers in the house causing the already nervous trio to jump and flinch with each explosion.
The expression on Mark Wahlberg's face in this scene is spot on. He looks like he's died and just realized that he's in hell. Cracks me up everytime:
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Shakespeare Retold ~ BBC series; watched just two so far on the DVD set.
The Taming of the Shrew ~ Rufus Sewell, Shirely Henderson
What a riot this play is 'retold'. I loved it. I first saw it on Youtube and laughed my head off. It's really well done and I can see enjoying this fun film for years to come. The two actors do an incredible job - it's all in the eyes and the facial expressions. Rufus Sewell is so sexy and so cute. His eyes are amazing. Henderson is a total riot when she in angry, which is most of the time.
A Midsummer's Night's Dream ~ not sure of the actors in this one; no one, except Imelda Staunton did I recognised. It was ok....a bit confusing at times. Of the two plays, I didn't think this one as good. I hope the other 2 are better; since I purchase the series on DVD. I was a little bored at times with this particular production. I think it could have been done more effectively, a little less confusing and contrived
Peter's Friends ~ Kenneth Branagh, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton, Rita Rudner, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry. Alphonsia Emmanuel, Phylida Law, Alexe Lowe, Tony Slattery
With this fine cast, how can one go wrong? It's a little dated, but still appropriate and I happen to like this film a lot. It has it's fine moments, both funny and serious. Acting is right on and it's similar in concept to the US film "The Big Chill", since it involves old friends reuniting after so many years of separation and finding out new things about themselves and each other; the strong friendship bond still holds true in the end.
Thanks for the review. I wanted to see this movie when I saw the trailers. Is it out on DVD yet?Quote:
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it was a good film but the thing is they made everything in TOS irrelevant, they changed everything, I don't want to give anything away, but they changed everything... it doesn't matter if you watch TOS or not... though it is really good and you should definitely watch it but not because of the new movie...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightshade
this is a very tough subject for me...
I have to agree, I thought this movie was hysterical. I really was surprised by the ending and a little disappointed with myself for stereotyping. It proves how the fifties mentality of a blissful home has a housewife still has some sort of validity today. At least there is still a little nostalgia.Quote:
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This was a good movie. It won an academy award, but can't remember for what. Sean Penn is memorable.Quote:
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The Good The Bad and The Ugly - 10/10 - I can't believe I have never seen this movie until yesterday. I've always kind of shyed away from westerns for whatever reason, I just really usually can't get into this one. But this movie is just perfection. It's so much better than I expected. And to think for so long i saw this as a movie I could "do without" for the simple fact it was a western and looked kinda stupid.
Up - 10/10 - Everything Pixar touches turns to Gold. Gold for Oscar.
Los Abrazos rotos - Pedro Almodovar
A terribly disappointing film. It could have been a decent effort but Almodovar tries to tie up all the loose ends, dragging out the ending for at least 30 minutes too much to reveal pointless and/or obvious twists.
Looking For Eric - Ken Loach
Ok, it's definitely not Loach's best film, it's a bit on the lighter side but everything it sets out to do, Looking For Eric achieves. I spent a good time in the theatre and there was genuine laughter from beginning to end. The acting is spot on, and Cantona is hilarious without stealing the show.
Summer With Monika - Ingmar Bergman
A bleak love story from the beginning of Bergman's career. The two main actors, Harriet Andersson and Lars Ekborg who portray a young teenage couple who run away to spend the Summer together are brilliant and both frequently appeared in his later films. The film is centred on their relationship and follows the ups and downs. There are a few promising shots that show glimpses of Bergman's genius.
STAR TREK 9/10... even though it has a lot of "suspend your disbelief" moments and completely shaky physics, I really enjoyed it, and I was never a fan of Star Trek. It was funny, philosophical, and entertaining.
Antichrist - Lars Von Trier
This film isn't for everyone, it's gruesome and opressing, but if you can stomach that and are openminded check this out. I'm not saying it's a masterpiece, though it's beautifully filmed and the acting from both Gainsbourg and Dafoe is excellent, but it's full of questions.
Star Trek 1 to 10- 8 I thought it was great! Not a huge Sci-Fi fan, but definitely was in this case. I think most people would like it.