You know, I still haven't gotten a chance to see it!!! :( I have to get the theater one of these days. Maybe I am just going to have to settle with seeing it on DVD.Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
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You know, I still haven't gotten a chance to see it!!! :( I have to get the theater one of these days. Maybe I am just going to have to settle with seeing it on DVD.Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
I really want to go as well!!! I've missed that one, and Sweeney Todd and I'm not there...this is ridiculous!! I'l just have to go myself to the cinema....Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
For me, I think the burning girl's scene was what really did it. Terrifying, and...well, just true. Another one of my favorite movies. :thumbs_up Wish my friend would return it to me...:flare:Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
(Maybe i should go have a talk with my mother, after all... ;) )
I went on a wild Fritz Lang binge and watched over thirteen hours worth of film in the last two days, now I'm on overload.
Die Nibelungen part 1 : Siegfried
Die Nibelungen part 2 : Kriemhild's Revenge, these get 10/10
Hangmen Also Die 7/10
Dr Mabuse, the Player 8/10
The Last Will of Dr Mabuse 9/10
And what about "The Face", another masterpiece...Bergman is my favourite director.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesian
LadyWentworth, vheissu, don't miss the chance to see "There Will Be Blood", even on DVD.
I am promoting this film (shamelessly...:p)
Have you seen Hour of the Wolf by Bergman?
No, Mark F. Unfortunately!!!! I have searched PRACTICALLY everywhere!!!! Grrrr...........
I've seen a handful of flicks in theaters the past few months, and a couple of them were the best films I've ever been chanced to see in a theater. The Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men" and Paul Thomas Anderson's "There Will Be Blood" both captured me. My bias for darker films may be evident, but I've not seen any better acting EVER than Javier Bardem's portrayal of Anton Chigurh or Daniel Day-Lewis's immaculate role as Daniel Planview. Oh, how VILLAINOUS!
Honorable mention to the best film you haven't seen, Ben Affleck's "Gone Baby Gone", of which I have to say I was totally surprised by his brother Casey's role as Patrick Kenzie, the detective. The ending to that film was divine...
Oh yes, 4/4 stars all around.
I know! Isn't it ridiculous!?!? That is why I automatically put a movie that I want to see on my Netflix list. The chance of me actually going to a theater to see a movie nowadays is so slim! Of course, I haven't been too good at watching those movies either! I have the same film just sitting here, from Netflix, for almost 2 months now!Quote:
Originally Posted by vheissu
I just know that when "Indiana Jones" is released I will be going on opening day! :D I really don't want to wait to see "Prince Caspian" or "The Dark Knight" either, but "Indiana Jones" is the my main priority! I have been waiting for this for YEARS!!!! :D
That is another one that I really wanted to see that I missed! :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Homyrrh
Amazing Grace ~ it was wonderful! Such great actors make up the cast and all gave fine nuanced performances, I felt. What an inspiring story; one that is true to the history of the abolition of slavery in England. I loved the ending and the music throughout was beautiful. The set design and costuming were very authentic and the film moved along smoothly, even though it is an epic spanning 20 yrs. I learned so much about slave trade and the horrid treatment and conditions abroad the ships that transported these poor victims: men, women and children alike, across the vast oceans, oceans that oft times were stormy and precarious, deadly. The numbers of those that perished was staggering, compared to those who amazingly, survived. This film absolutely makes one think on all levels, as to slavery and how very horrific the whole idea was, and still is, to begin with. I think I would give this film a very high rating, probably a 10/10 and recommend it to all to see. I like the way the whole slavery issue was presented in a new way in this film.
I did not know the origin of the song "Amazing Grace" and now when I hear it, I know I will appreciate the man who wrote it, a man who reformed and found God, being a slave merchant himself. This beautiful song will have far greater meaning, than it previously did to my understanding. When a marching band plays, it at the end of the film, in front of Westminister Abbey, on soulfull bagpipes, it is incredibly emotional; such an appropriate and fine way to end this captivating and inspiring film.
I liked the way the film never resorted to showing the actual violence and abuse of the slave trade, but rather by the use of symbols and glimpses/suggestions and verbal descriptions, one was made aware of the intensely horrific events that had been taking place in that time in history.
I watched all the commentary; especially interesting was the true story about the man himself and the brief biographies of the people who helped and supported him in his efforts to achieve his goal to abolish slavery.
So glad to see that you've finally seen it and really liked it! It was a very good film!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
LW, Yes, wasn't it though? I really liked it and especially the main character played by Ioan Gruffudd - amazing. The whole cast was fabulous. I really liked the young man who played his friend and became prime minister. I was maybe a little dubious about the Romala Garai, because I always relate her to lighter stories and more modern films, but I think it worked and the little interplay between them lend the film a bit of lightness that it direly needed at times. I would really love to see Gruffudd's series - "Horatio Hornblower", but I would have to order from another library and then they are so long - such epics. Have you seen them?Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
What a treat to get two veteran actors in one film also - Michael Gambon and Albert Finney - super. I wasn't sure about Rufus Sewel at first, but he proved to portray his character admirably and with good range. In the extra he said he was suppose to be a little quirky and so he was with that strange hair. I love Nicholas Farrell so was quite happy to see him in the cast; he played Horatio in KB's "Hamlet". Ciaran Hinds is one of my favorite actors and he did a great job with his role - very convincing. It was a true treat to see so many fine actors in one film.:thumbs_up
I was so lucky going to the library tonight; this film must have just come in, because I have never seen it there before, and it was featured at the front desk.
I am getting a cold so I have to go to bed now; I feel more and more ill as the time wears on. See you tomorrow, hopefully.
The Wall- 9.5/10
"Amen"
10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I want to highly recommend the movie, STEAM starring Oscar nominee Ruby Dee and actor Ally Sheedy. There's also the young, talented, Kate Siegel. Even if you haven't heard of these actors go check it out when it comes to theatres you'll enjoy it.
I went to a special screening of this film last night and had red wine and cheese while chatting it up with filmmaker, KYLE SCHICKNER and actress Kate Siegel. Divine.
Put it on your movie list, yippeee! :p
I just saw the Jane Austen book club 4/4 i have now started reading Jane Austen
Star Dust. 9.59/10
it was very funny and cute! but their are a few indendos in it.
The one by Costa Gavra, eh? Great film :thumbs_upQuote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
Yes, manolia!!! A masterpiece, is it not???
...and may I say that I knew you would love that film...
The good german 8/10
I'm too tired to review right now....
Yes, he was. I like him, anyway, though. ;) I have seen the "Horatio Hornblower" series, but so long ago when they were first on TV. It is definitely an epic, but I think they are worth the time. Especially if it is a weekend where the weather is lousy and you have no other plans! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Quite honestly, she was the problem that I had with the film! She was the reason I only gave it a 9.75/10! I just was irritated by her. Maybe I was in a bad mood that day, too, though! Who knows! :pQuote:
I was maybe a little dubious about the Romala Garai, because I always relate her to lighter stories and more modern films, but I think it worked and the little interplay between them lend the film a bit of lightness that it direly needed at times.
You know, his hair threw me off at first! It took a little time for me to get used to it! It just seemed odd on him. Then I saw him comment on that, too, on the DVD.Quote:
I wasn't sure about Rufus Sewel at first.... In the extra he said he was suppose to be a little quirky and so he was with that strange hair.
Yes, the whole cast was very good. Well, Ciaran Hinds is always good in my book. :)
hehe you may :)Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
I really liked that film but i simply adore "Z"!! The subject matter, the music, the directing, the actors ;) (and allow me to repeat that this film is the only one i can think of that makes me cry from beginning to end)
I just saw Juno :p 9/10
i haven't seen any of these movies u guys r talking about
i guess i just c the run of the mill stuff
:thumbs_up :thumbs_up I must have watched that movie countless times, along with my mother!Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
Jumper 10/10
I just got back from the movies. Saw Jumper and it was great. It kept me interested from start to finish and Hayden looked FINE :nod:
The movie is based on a sci fi book of the same name. I've never read the book myself so I can't compare the two, but as far as this movie goes I was completely satisfied. It's about a kid who discovers that he can teleport, and with his newly discovered talent he frees himself from a less than ideal home situation. For a while, he lives the dream, paying his way with money he gets from teleporting into bank safes. One second he's surfing the waves in Fiji and when he gets tired of that, he breaks for lunch on the Sphinx in Egypt. But all good things must come to an end and they do when the Paladins pick up his trail...
All in all, it was a good movie and kept me in my seat the whole time, and did I mention Hayden Christensen looked sexy ???
LEt me wash my mouth out before I comment...that foul taste remains...Quote:
Originally Posted by Shalot
Hayden was great in Star WArs, especially at the whole dragging the franchsie down as far as possible before it actually lost respect. Him, Paul WAlker, how do these people STAY EMPLOYED?!?!
Jumper got hardly any stars from any reputable critics...Scott, Ebert, Siskel, etc...keeping my distance.
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"No Country For Old Men"
6/10
I am not a follower of this genre, so I may not be objective, but I chose to watch it because of Javier Bardem, whom I A-D-O-R-E. Well, I loved his effort to carry the burden of that movie, otherwise...
The last movie i saw was the Water monster (crusoe) such a lovely movie
:) but the best was actuallllly??? mmmmmm??? i think the best i really saw was : the persuit of happyness.
Thanks for the lovely thread!:thumbs_up
My flatmates wanted comedy...so Heartbreak kid it was for a saturday night in....should have gone out!! 3/10
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Originally Posted by Homyrrh
Oh, I'm sorry. The critics didn't like it, so I should let them influence me when I go to see the movie. You can't rely on the critics to let you know what's good to watch. Do you let the media think for you all the time?
I watch a movie so that I can be entertained and Jumper was entertaining. I was aware the critcs didn't like it. I also know that I've wasted money on tickets to movies the critics liked. But you go ahead and listen the critics. And while you're at it, don't bother to have a single original thought.
ok don't kill the peace maker here (or any other clich'e) but i hated jumper and i didnt know that it got bad reviews
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Originally Posted by Shalot
I think I might watch just because of H. Christensen! :D
I never choose a film based on what film critics say. Not that it's useless for a film to be criticised, some are masterpieces and need to be acclaimed for that (and some are quite ***** and should be told so!). One film I refuse to pay for to see at the theatre is Juno. Critics say it's original (although what is so original about teenage pregnancy eludes me) and the acting is just great. But it's one of those intuition things. I know I'll hate it, no matter how many Oscars, Bafta's and whatnot it gets.
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I went to the theater yesterday to watch "Sweeney Todd" 10/10, I liked it very much.
Well I wouldn't watch a movie in the first place with the intent to hate it, there would be no point apart from proving to myself alone that my opinion was correct....Although it is sometimes true that if you expect too much from a film, or it has been said to be great, you'll end up disliking it. That happened when I watched Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quinn_
I have to agree about the critics. I never read them any more. If a movie takes your fancy then go along and see it if not stay away. If I listened to the critics here I would have missed out on some movies that I really loved.