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

[Pensive]

Juno - 7/10.

Didn't like the plot much.

[Cailin]

Atonement
8/10 - beautiful cinematography and Saoirse Ronan was hauntingly good

[Janine]

Last night i watched "Pan's Labyrinth" (or to be more correct "Fauns' Labyrinth" ). I was pleasantly sourprised 9/10. What i liked most was the historical context of the movie and not the fantasy elements.

manolia, I saw "Pan's Labyrinth" also awhile back, so we must talk about it. I agree that I like the historical context best of all asside from the fantasy parts. I found the acting to be first rate and quite intense. The ending was something, wasn't it? It is a darker film than I had first anticipated. I would also like to see "Devil's Backbone"...I had heard about that; that it is quite good.

amalia and Niamh, I also prefer the newer version of Jane Eyre with Ciaran Hinds, but I am a long time fan of William Hurt, so I enjoy this other version as well. Who does not enjoy looking at a young Hurt for a few hours time? I have seen it several times now, since my library owns it. I own the Ciaran Hinds version. Another amazing version, which is more like a play, but impecably acted and intense is the one with Timothy Daulton. It is a longer version and very well done, by the BBC.

Hey, Papayahed, sometimes we want to be purely and mindlessly entertained. I have enjoyed those 'Ocean 11, 12, 13' films. I go by mood and sometimes those faster-paced films fill the bill. I also enjoyed the 'Bourne' films.

Hi Laindessiel - long time no see. How are you?
That is fun - going to a theater with a friend and sharing a film. I really miss doing this. It has been a time now since I have done that. My son and I used to go to films often also, when he was in his early teens; he has always been a big movie buff. In fact, he took me to see "The Lord of the Rings" - the first one. He was determined we should view it together, since I gave him my books to read, when he was a kid. It is a nice memory, as will be going to the films with your new best friend.

Pensive - what is "Juno" about?

Cailin, I can't wait to see "Atonement". I heard it is really good. The cinematograpy did look beautiful.

Last night I watched the second half of Kenneth Branagh's full-length "Hamlet" (had to watch the first half on my birthday ); I also followed up with the extras - like making of the film and background on Hamlets. I love this film and have seen it now several times, since I acquired the DVD version; it looked great on my new HD TV - God bless Ken for shooting in 70 ml! Truly a stunning film and the time period I feel works very well with the story to add vibrancy and dimension to the character of Hamlet. Excellent and I applaud Ken Branagh for having the nerve to produce a full-length version of the play on film.

[amalia1985]

I love that version of Jane Eyre!

Yes Niamh. I love the scene where Jane meets Mr.Rochester for the first time. The rain, the beautiful and wild landscape...

[LadyWentworth]

"Jane Eyre" (Franco Zeffirelli version)
10/10.
Although I still prefer Ciaran Hints as Mr.Rochester, William Hurt was a pleasant surprise.

I went to the theater to see this. I was late when I arrived. It was a very sunny day that day, and the film and theater were SO DARK that I couldn't see where I should sit when I went inside the theater! I had NO idea whether someone was sitting in a seat or not. It actually was a very unpleasant experience. I never knew if I was going to bump into someone or actually sit on them!

I really liked it. I know I have seen probably every version of "Jane Eyre" available to see. I watched one from the early 1930's with Colin Clive (of Dr. Frankenstein - "It's Alive" - fame). That was kind of bad. It was about an hour long and it really cut so much of the story out. The worst version.

Now, I liked both the Ciaran Hinds and William Hurt versions. I love William Hurt. He's just classic. But as for the film itself, I would take the Ciaran Hinds version. I am not taking anything away from the William Hurt version, though. Heaven knows I watch it every time it is on TV!

Another amazing version, which is more like a play, but impecably acted and intense is the one with Timothy Daulton. It is a longer version and very well done, by the BBC.

I was just about to mention this one. Out of all the adaptations. This one is my favorite. It seems to be the most faithful. I suppose the length of it helps with that fact. I think the length also helps with the fact that I enjoyed this one more. Also, I still prefer Timothy Dalton's Rochester over everyone else's. Just like Hinds as Wentworth, others may play the role very well, but Dalton is the only Rochester for me.

[Niamh]

Atonement
8/10 - beautiful cinematography and Saoirse Ronan was hauntingly good

Yes she was very good. Its a shame she didnt get that oscar.

[Pensive]

Pensive - what is "Juno" about?

A pregnant sixteen year old planning to give her child for adoption to a couple.

[manolia]

Pan was great, have you seen The Devil's Backbone, also by Del Toro? It's not quite as good but it's the first part of the trilogy and deals with the same themes. Cronos, his first film also mixes fantasy and childhood in much the same way. A film that probably influenced him a lot is Spirit of the Beehive which is a masterpiece by Victor Erice, it may not be easy to find, I got lucky as there was a rerun in a small theater in Paris. Check it out, it's great.

I have heard of "Devil's Backbone" now i may have to check it out
Didn't know it was a part of a trilogy. Never heard of Cronos, though.
The spirit of the beehive is on my list too (along with a few hundrent films Actually my film list is way more extensive than my book list).
I haven't really looked for the film here..There is a dvd rental place where you can find almost everything, here (there are lots of artists living in that specific neighbourhood so this place has managed to provide the high demand of not so popular films, so i may be lucky ).

manolia, I saw "Pan's Labyrinth" also awhile back, so we must talk about it. I agree that I like the historical context best of all asside from the fantasy parts. I found the acting to be first rate and quite intense. The ending was something, wasn't it? It is a darker film than I had first anticipated. I would also like to see "Devil's Backbone"...I had heard about that; that it is quite good.

Hmmm...i didn't particularly like the ending you know, but to be honest, i can't think of a more suitable ending We can discuss the film any time you like

Last film i watched:

"Los olvidados" by Luis Bunuel 9/10. This film is great and reminded me of Pasolini's "Acattone" (so Mark, you must check it out if you haven't already).

And just because one can't get enough of Bunuel i watched (for the 3rd time) "The exterminating angel" which is a 10/10 and one of my all time favourite films.

[amalia1985]

Manolia, that's a coincidence!Last night I watched "Tristana" by Bunuel. 9/10.

[manolia]

Yeah "Tristana"
"Viridiana" is far better for me. If you haven't, do watch it

[Janine]

A pregnant sixteen year old planning to give her child for adoption to a couple.

Now that you mention the plot, Pensive, I did see previews of that the other day - a trailer on another DVD. At the time I truly thought that film looked dumb. I can't fully judge by the trailer, but I did not have a burning desire to see it, after seeing that trailer.

[amalia1985]

Yeah "Tristana"
"Viridiana" is far better for me. If you haven't, do watch it

Of course, I agree with you. "Viridiana" is my favourite, although it's very hard for me to choose, I admit . I would rate "Viridiana" 20/10!

[Cailin]

Went to see No Country For Old Men last night. Completely freaked me out... Can't figure out whether I liked it or not

[Niamh]

Saw the accidental Husband with my sister on Friday. was actually quite funny.

[genoveva]

Across the Universe! 10/10
A must see for any Beatles fan.