What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

[Janine]

Just watched the movie Beautiful, it was...well, beautiful I crieds. *blush*
I also saw THE BOURNED SUPREMACY and THE BOURNE IDENTITY, go jason bourne, you rock! *rants on*

Bakiryu, I did not see "Beautiful" but sure sounds beautiful! I did, however, see the other two films and found them suspenseful and enjoyable, totally. Yes, Jason rocks! I like Matt Daimen - I probably spelled that wrong.

[rony]

yesterday I saw ( oliver Twist ) movie it was great as all the novels of Charles Dickens which full of suspence

[TEND]

Tend, thank you for your wonderful review. I just saw this film on the shelf in my library. Who directed it? I love Morricone scores. Is it strictly a ganster film? It looked interesting to me, although I don't like ganster films much, but it all depends on the quality of the film direction. I like having a thoughful narration, so that part of your review interested me.

I am like you, I don't like to break up long films - one loses the momentum and mood of the film with two nights watching. I think it is more intelligent to watch it all at once. I do that often with miniseries/dramas.

Thanks again for your thoughful review - well written and expressed!

It was directed by Sergio Leone, most well known for westerns so this is a bit of a departure. Though it is a gangster movie, it is very intelligent there are some parts which are a bit "questionable" I'm sure you'll be able to identify them yourself, but it's really a fantastic story and of course a gorgeous film, as far as visuals go and once again, Morricone composing the bulk of the soundtrack.

[Janine]

It was directed by Sergio Leone, most well known for westerns so this is a bit of a departure. Though it is a gangster movie, it is very intelligent there are some parts which are a bit "questionable" I'm sure you'll be able to identify them yourself, but it's really a fantastic story and of course a gorgeous film, as far as visuals go and once again, Morricone composing the bulk of the soundtrack.

Thanks, TEND, I will keep that in mind. I like Morricone scores. He did the score for "Days of Heaven" directed by Terrance Mallick. He also uses slow-paced thoughtful intelligent narration and gorgeous cinematography and photography (visuals). I really liked the film "Days of Heaven". Ever see it?

[Janine]

Marie Antoinette ~ directed by Sophia Coppola starring Kirsten Dunst

This film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola's daughter Sophia; she also wrote the screenplay. You may recall that she won an Oscar for "Lost in Translation" (screenplay), which actually I was quite ambivalent about. Still not sure to this day if I really liked that film.
Marie Antoinette is a period film, but it has a contemporary feel and look to it. It was actually filmed in the Palace of Versailles and in the magnificent grounds and gardens - truly spectacular! Although the sets are authentic looking enough and the costuming, as well - the palette is toned down to become a sort of youthful world of elaborate eye-candy, much use of soft beautiful pastel colors that blend artistically; then occasional bright or dark colors to indicate older characters or the old world. The soft colors and beautifully designed dresses, etc. are wonderful to see and to watch the movie is definitely a rare artistic treat. Some frames look just like fine paintings. The filming is also really commendable; lighting, etc. is extraodinary.
Coppola does some innovative things with contemporary music interspersed throughout the story. I was not sure I liked this aspect. I am usually a purist, when it comes to period adaptations, but actually I think it did work here to bring a youthful teenage atmosphere and mood to the film, and at times a feeling of the absurdity and lavish over-the-top farcical world of the French aristocracy in that time in history. The story was taken from a book, a contemporary novel about the famous and beautiful woman, who at age 14 was through into this non-private world of royalty. The film mostly is a concentration on her early youthful existence. I think this film would appeal to young people more than older adult, but I found it enjoyable enough not to be bored, although perhaps a little silly or unreal at times.
Kirsten Dunst did a fine job in the role and she never looked more beautiful or stunning than in this film, in my opinion. When need be she shows the sadness behind the mask of assuming such a role in life, so although the story feels very frolicsome for a long time, it later takes on more significance and depth. It never ventures too deeply though, I think, until perhaps very close to the last scenes.
I think the photography of the lavishness of the clothing and the food and the palace make those characters of their own in the film. You will especially love seeing the incredibly beautiful, elaborate and absolutely delectable foods and dishes the French would partake of each and every day. Those really go over the top and are so much fun to view, there is one scene with music that is great, which also involves designer shows and fantastic desserts. You will be hunting for something yummy to snack on. It is a very elaborate and pretty film. I don't think it relies heavily on plot, and what plot there is in rather incohesive and sketchy. The plot is not very intricate in my eyes, and reveals nothing much political about the king and queen. However, if you take it for what it is - entertaining - this film is enjoyable to view for those reasons. I would probably give it a high mark for set/design/costuming 10/10, and a lower one for plot/story, 7/10.

[SleepyWitch]

Come on ladies, you don't want to see me explode, go pop, and get booted off. Remember I'm Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know.

No I'm not exploding.

ah, get off it Uncle Virg. I'm sure we evil feminists could cope with your temper and out-mad and -bad you, but the mods wouldn't like it at all

i watched The Queen the other day. 10/10
it's weird to see pics of the real queen now, because she doesn't look like the actress and I have to remind myself that this is the real queen, not the other way round

we also watched John&Jane, a documenatary about Indians working at call centers 10/10

[Janine]

ah, get off it Uncle Virg. I'm sure we evil feminists could cope with your temper and out-mad and -bad you, but the mods wouldn't like it at all

i watched The Queen the other day. 10/10
it's weird to see pics of the real queen now, because she doesn't look like the actress and I have to remind myself that this is the real queen, not the other way round

we also watched John&Jane, a documenatary about Indians working at call centers 10/10

Sleepwitch, yeah poor Virgil We could have had some fun, but like you said the mods would never have permitted it. Better we ended that environmental film discussion before it got overheated.

I am dying to see "The Queen"! I am just waiting for my library to get it in. I laughed when you said that now you have to remind yourself she is the real queen, not Helen Mirren, the actress. I do this kind of thing all the time. Good actors/actresses can really take on the persona of the person or at least who we envision the person to be. Was it really good? I heard it was great from a friend of mine who saw it in the theater - did you see it on DVD or in the theater, too?

"John & Jane" also sounds interesting. I had never heard of it before. I like documentaries a lot.

[SleepyWitch]

Sleepwitch, yeah poor Virgil We could have had some fun, but like you said the mods would never have permitted it. Better we ended that environmental film discussion before it got overheated.

I am dying to see "The Queen"! I am just waiting for my library to get it in. I laughed when you said that now you have to remind yourself she is the real queen, not Helen Mirren, the actress. I do this kind of thing all the time. Good actors/actresses can really take on the persona of the person or at least who we envision the person to be. Was it really good? I heard it was great from a friend of mine who saw it in the theater - did you see it on DVD or in the theater, too?

"John & Jane" also sounds interesting. I had never heard of it before. I like documentaries a lot.

yep, I watched The Queen at the cinema... it took our foreign languages cinema forever to play it (in English.. the dubbed version was on last year) and when it was finally on they only played it for a week and we didn't have time but now it's on again...

[kiz_paws]

Wow, such an exciting thread, it is fun to read all the entries when one has not been in tune with this thread lately, lol!

Well, I watched March Of the Penguins (again) and was deeply touched (again).

I love this movie and if ever I want to get in touch with humanity/living things, I feel compelled to watch this incredible and deeply touching movie.


Humbly yours
Kiz_paws

[markymark]

Actually I am in the process of watching Dead Poets Society, it is a great movie, Robin Williams is a great actor.

[Janine]

Wow, such an exciting thread, it is fun to read all the entries when one has not been in tune with this thread lately, lol!

Well, I watched March Of the Penguins (again) and was deeply touched (again).

I love this movie and if ever I want to get in touch with humanity/living things, I feel compelled to watch this incredible and deeply touching movie.


Humbly yours
Kiz_paws

Kiz, I loved this film! I love that photo, too! Ah, sweet. You described the film so well with your last line. I made my mother and sister watch it and they both loved it. It has it's sad moments, doesn't it? But it is such a beautiful film, about the cycles of the penquin's life and reproduction. Did you watch the extras on the DVD if you saw it on disk? The making of the film is a film all in itself - what brave men to go and make such a difficult movie!
There are lots of penquins in the "Shackleton" film. In one scene some of the crew members are on the iceflow playing a bango and singing and along comes the penquins and they just love it; they look as though they are dancing, then alternating by sledding with their bodies along the snow. Your piano could really get them going!
If you liked this film, did you ever see "Winged Migration" ? It is a stunning nature film and it will amaze you. Also, the music is so lovely and relaxing. The film is a total delight to watch.

[Janine]

Actually I am in the process of watching Dead Poets Society, it is a great movie, Robin Williams is a great actor.

markymark, this is one of my all time favorite films. It is great and the end will have you weeping. A very touching and meaningful film. In this film Robin Williams excells as a fine actor, not just a funny guy. Also, a very noteworthy performance by a young Robert Sean Leonard. Did you see "Swing Kids"? Leonard has a fine performance in that film, as well.

[Janine]

yep, I watched The Queen at the cinema... it took our foreign languages cinema forever to play it (in English.. the dubbed version was on last year) and when it was finally on they only played it for a week and we didn't have time but now it's on again...

Lucky you! Unfortunately, I missed it in the theaters, so DVD will have to do. I can't wait to see it. I like Helen Mirren; she is a fine actress and deserves the praises and awards she received for this film.

[TEND]

Thanks, TEND, I will keep that in mind. I like Morricone scores. He did the score for "Days of Heaven" directed by Terrance Mallick. He also uses slow-paced thoughtful intelligent narration and gorgeous cinematography and photography (visuals). I really liked the film "Days of Heaven". Ever see it?

I'm afraid I haven't although I do like Terrence Malick very much. I've only seen Badlands and The Thin Red Line however, but both are fantastic films.

[Janine]

I'm afraid I haven't although I do like Terrence Malick very much. I've only seen Badlands and The Thin Red Line however, but both are fantastic films.

TEND, I like Malick, too. I thought "Thin Red Line" was excellent. I did not see "Badlands" but I really want to. It is on my list of "must see". I did see "The New World" - he did that right? I really liked it - like a long epic poem. Interesting.