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I love "Point Break;" "Zodiac" was really good, too, although I was a bit miffed at the ending.
"Macbeth," as directed by Rupert Goold, starring Patrick Stewart. Strong, moving, brilliantly imaginative. 10/10
"Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaLBfH3o1TU
I'm on my third viewing of Hannah and Her Sisters this week. I'm really addicted to Woody Allen and thinking of either joining an appreciation society, getting therapy or buying new underwear (see the other thread...). Love this scene. Go watch!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76-Ub...eature=related
20 million out of 10. :conehead:
Bridesmaids. Fifty out of ten. Funniest movie I've seen in a long time.
Just saw the Stephen King adaptation The Mist. One of my favorite of his stories, but the movie, while faithful to the text, never really pulled me in. 7.5/10.
"Pirates of The Caribbean 4", I've been to the premiere last Thursday.
RATING: 3 stars.
Fast Five, 5 stars. and Source Code 5 stars!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76-UbwX1i4A
Whoops. This is the one I meant.
Hannah and Her Sisters is one of my favorite movies. I love the sister that is trying to stay clean after she kicks her coke habit. She is so sincere and so insecure that you actually want to believe her as perfect Hannah always does. Woody Allen's neurosis always warms my heart. Despite his "attachment" to his adopted daughter- which is utterly disgusting- he is a brilliant writer of movies. He captures the personalities of NYC more accurately than most without turning characters into caricatures. The self-adsorbed artistic personality that can hemorrhage from the skyline is so obvious that it is recognized all over the world. Who are these nutty people?
I know right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hurricane
I could have done without the bear sandwich but still a damn funny movie.
YES!! I saw it this weekend. We were late and had to sit in the front and those seats kind of sucked. But, it was funny despite the bad seats. Melissa McCarthy was hilarious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hurricane
That movie destroyed my happiness. That ending was brutal!Quote:
Originally Posted by Calidore
Last movie I saw?......to busy reading to remember.
Take the Money and Run. Early Woody Allen.
All round solid stuff, worth watching.
A Single Man starring Colin Firth (directed by Tom Ford)
Very Good movie. Indie film, so if you're looking for car chases..
Also, just saw Annie Hall again. Classic, best Woody Allen.
Yes it's a great film, I've watched it quite religiously over the last week and a half and I still feel that there are several viewings left because there is so much in there. Similar to Husbands and Wives and Crimes and Misdemeanours (which I've just watched again and got a lot more from it the second time). I love the flow of music in Woody's films and Hannah is particularly good - full of the usual moving jazz sounds and the recurrence of Bach doesn't harm matters either. Great film.Quote:
Originally Posted by jersea
I don't dwell on any of his personal matters; it doesn't interfere with what I get from his work.
Top class. Only just behind Manhattan for me - a film I have banned myself from watching again for another couple of weeks or so because it is becoming an unhealthy obsession, although I'm watching some Woody Allen everyday anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonywalt
I'm currently reading one of his biographies by John Baxter which came today, recommended.
Well I've just finished watching the films Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, which is really two parts of the same story by Marcel Pagnol, and I just can't recommend them enough. Truly moving. Go buy right now, that's an order!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jean-Florett...7400897&sr=8-1
You will thank me if you haven't seen it and agree with me if you have...brilliant!
been watching a lot of movies lately but to name a few
X-Men first class it was great the best x-men I have seen I think. One or two things that bothered me but in general great Magneto was the best character in it!
Jane Eyre, I saw the 2011 movie and it was good but felt like a lot was missing and I am not sure about the girl who played Eyre...
Match Point is in my opinion one of the best (recent) Woody Allen films loved it !!
Cassandra's Dream, another Allen it was really good and I loved seeing Colin Farrell as the nervous guy
I loved Jane Eyre, Helga. It probably seemed like a lot was missing because a lot was missing, lol. Jane Eyre is a pretty long book. Of necessity they telescope a lot of the action, it seems to me.
Hollywood Homicide. 7/10 I've never seen it before and I always thought it looked silly, but it was surprisingly funny and endearing.
I Am Number Four. 7/10 Pretty good teen flick.
Tree of Life. 10/10 Terence Malik. I bow down before him.
Ramona and Beezuz.6/10.Gotta love Ramona!:D
Old movie, but just watched it-- The Wings of the Dove 8/10. (Based on the Henry James novel)
It was striking... and I do love Helena Bonham Carter. But I haven't read the book.. not that I think one should compare film to literature. They're different mediums after all, and each with its advantages and strengths.
Captain America: The First Avenger - 8/10. Decent superhero movie with a perfect ending.
King Arthur. 7/10 It's a good action movie, although the idea that Arthur was a Roman officer is a little hard to swallow.
Scoop, Woody Allen. Very good and very funny. Recommended!!!
The Human Centipede - 6/10 If it wasn't for Dieter Laser the movie would've have been pretty lame, but he really made it a 'fun' movie. (as fun as that kind of movie can get!)
Yes Match Point is an excellent film. I wasn't as fussed about Cassandra's Dream though. Scoop is another of Woody's London films though is much less serious than both of those, good light fun.Quote:
Match Point is in my opinion one of the best (recent) Woody Allen films loved it !!
Cassandra's Dream, another Allen it was really good and I loved seeing Colin Farrell as the nervous guy
Tree of Life. Quite possibly the best film since 2001: A Space Odyssey. You must see this film and be forever changed. 10/10
Tree of Life does look interesting, but 2001 bored me silly, and I finally gave up on it two hours in. Is it possible to say what Tree does well without spoilers?Quote:
Originally Posted by Varenne Rodin
Here's the trailer from the invaluable IMDB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calidore
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi612735001/
It's somewhat difficult to describe. While I think that this film is relatable to everyone, I think that everyone will experience it slightly differently. I was not bored with 2001, so in all honesty, you may be bored with moments of this. On the other hand, this has a much more human story attached to the wonder and strangeness of the universe, and though it is long, it isn't as long as 2001. There is very little dialogue, but the actors deliver phenomenal performances.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calidore
There are scenes that take the viewer along the path of evolution. In high quality cinematography, with shots and effects that seem impossible to have captured for the screen. It is rich with a modern classical score. Unlike 2001, I felt deep empathy for all involved. It's a story of family, childhood, and the memories which become exaggerated in a child's mind. The emotion of it sneaks up on the viewer.
Just after the film I thought "Wow, that was a very agnostic movie, or even atheist," but Terrence Malick is Christian, and I could understand Christians taking the science of this story and calling it God. To sum up, this is a film about the earthling experience. I can't do it justice with my review.
From the director of "Badlands," "The Thin Red Line," and "The New World." If any of you should see it, drop me a line and let me know what you thought/felt.
Thanks to Neely for the trailer too. That's a pretty good trailer. The film is destined to be a classic. Movies like this are rarely made in this era of cheap garbage "art." I forgot to mention that it's so much about the importance of love, and the need for it to sustain us.
I think the "human story," as you put it, is what makes the difference. The reason I gave up on 2001 is that after two hours, I realized that I still didn't care about anything that was happening or any of the characters.
Tarkovsky's Solaris, on the other hand, is also long and slow, but involves things happening to real people and their reactions. I'd happily watch that movie again.
So thanks for the clarification. I'll have to check it out now.
It's funny you mention "Solaris," because that's the other movie I could compare this to. I thought of that early on. I'm glad I was able to convey that. I hope you enjoy it.
Tonight I'm going to watch A History of Violence. It looks pretty good. I came across it by chance.
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1723072793/
I enjoyed "A History of Violence" much more than I was expecting.
Oh good. It seems to have mixed reviews, a love or hate sort of thing.
I'll be interested to know your reaction. I could see how someone might detest aspects of it, so it could go either way. Pardon me for carrying on. I love movie talk!
No, no thanks for the info. I'll post what I thought about it later on. It looks like I'll quite enjoy it from the trailer though.
Looks pretty much like the usual nihilistic nonsense but I do like to see evil shot in the face rather than have excuses made for it a la UK do goodery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
I hope you enjoy the film, it certainly looks more interesting than Woody Allen.
Ha, not at all dear Woody was on form last night with Scoop - you should watch that one.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
Well with this film at least I have found one that Mrs Neely will watch with me, whether that is a good thing or not I don't know.
For one frightful moment I thought the Americans had, in their desperation to find anything original, got hold of the funniest novel in the English language: Scoop by Evelyn Waugh. Having checked it out, I find that it is only the title that is the same. Gott sei Dank as they say in the fatherland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Oh no, it's just the title. It's a top film though, full of typical Woody Allen humour all the way - I believe that it is the last film he has acted in as well. Watch the trailer, I'm sure you will be putting it on your Amazon wish list:Quote:
Originally Posted by Emil Miller
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1569063193/
Had to pause the History of Violence after 45 min because Mrs N is tired. I'm not too keen on it though. Watchable.