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

[*Classic*Charm*]

I finally saw Atonement- LOVED IT. Why is Keira Knightly so good?

[Scorpio Ascendant]

Atonement- Brilliant.

[Janine]

Oh, no, you did not steer me wrong, and even if you had, it wouldn't matter. I did like the film, just not Claire Danes and I also wondered what the other girl's problem was. I didn't like her. She seemed jealous of her sister.

I, too, loved that opening image of the boat. It was beautiful.

I just couldn't reconcile the wonderful Vanessa Redgrave character with the selfish Claire Danes character. But I still like the movie, and thought it had a beautiful fragility.

Evening and The Jane Austen Book Club are both relatively short books. Atonement is a little longer, but it's a pretty fast read.

Antiquarian, sorry I had not answered this. I got tied up with other threads, really busy ones. Wasn't that scene interesting and lovely with the boat. I think at that point I thought - wow, this movie is going to be something great. Of course it was not great but I did enjoy it more than some I have seen lately.

I see everyone is loving "Atonement" - I loved it, loved it, loved it! One of the best this year in my opinion. *Classic*Charm* - is your guestion real or are you just kidding? I did like Keira in this film, but I didn't like her in all films I have seen her in. Her acting ability is getting better I think.




Here are a few films I just saw:

"The Stone Mason" - good cast, partly very bad acting and some good acting. It was a waste to me, of the good acting. Story was greatly lacking and confusing as heck; the screenplay was poorly written and trite and the plot was ok. The ending was unreal and totally pointless in my opinion. Ok, enough said about that film. I probably would rate it a 5 out of 10, just because it did have some interesting aspects and scenes. Otherwise don't waste your time.

"Cache" - French film with Juliet Binoche and Daniel Auteil; ok, this is a really really slow-paced film. It is pretty easy to follow although some things are out of time sequence. Curious to know if anyone has seen this film. It has some Hitchock type devices with little symbols and such and touches and a sort of framing device that is reminescent of Hitchcock's films. There is a truly shocking scene in this film but I don't know. I think I have seen far better performances from both actors before. The film ends very, very open-ended, so if you don't like that sort of ending, you will truly hate this film. In fact, I had to view the extras on the DVD, just to make sense of what the ending was all about. It also helped me understand other elements of the film. I don't know if I liked it; I would not see it a second time - I would fall asleep It has some interesting moments but certainly not enough to go out and rent the movie.

[EchtraNerai]

I just finished watching the 1995 Sense and Sensibility. I loved it, although that may only be because Alan Rickman was dashing as Colonel Brandon.

[Janine]

I just finished watching the 1995 Sense and Sensibility. I loved it, although that may only be because Alan Rickman was dashing as Colonel Brandon.

EchtraNerai, I love that movie too, and have seen it now about 5 times. I agree - I fell for Rickman as Colonel Brandon, from the first minute I saw him watching her play the piano and singing. That scene was great and I loved the part when he was reading to her after Mr. Gorgeous went off and married that other girl. I loved it when he gave her the piano-forte. I think Brandon was actually my favorite male character in that film. I own the film on tape, but my library has the DVD, so I will have to watch it again real soon. I thought it was so well-done. Did you know that Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay?

EchtraNerai, I forgot to welcome you to the forum. I see you are new here. I am from NJ, also. Enjoy exploring the site; it is a great one and offers so much.

[mickitaz]

I am Legend...

Very well done... but don't watch it right before bed.

Gave me nightmares.


Rating on a scale of 1-10... strong 8

[EchtraNerai]

EchtraNerai, I love that movie too, and have seen it now about 5 times. I agree - I fell for Rickman as Colonel Brandon, from the first minute I saw him watching her play the piano and singing. That scene was great and I loved the part when he was reading to her after Mr. Gorgeous went off and married that other girl. I loved it when he gave her the piano-forte. I think Brandon was actually my favorite male character in that film. I own the film on tape, but my library has the DVD, so I will have to watch it again real soon. I thought it was so well-done. Did you know that Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay?

EchtraNerai, I forgot to welcome you to the forum. I see you are new here. I am from NJ, also. Enjoy exploring the site; it is a great one and offers so much.

I had no idea that Thompson had adapted it, I have a bad habit of not paying attention to the ending credits. She was lovely in it as well. I'll admit to being furious towards Marianne when she turned her favour towards "Mr. Gorgeous." I think I have to watch it again now.

Thanks for the welcome.

[Janine]

I had no idea that Thompson had adapted it, I have a bad habit of not paying attention to the ending credits. She was lovely in it as well. I'll admit to being furious towards Marianne when she turned her favour towards "Mr. Gorgeous." I think I have to watch it again now.

Thanks for the welcome.

Yes, I think she has written other screenplays, too and maybe some books. Emma Thompson is highly intelligent and went to Cambridge, I believe. Not only that, she is highly talented and was just great in S&S and countless other great films. She really started out on British TV in a comedy routine and show of her own.
Did you know, in real life, she married "Mr. Gorgeous", Greg (?) - that is how memorable I think he is; I don't recall his real last name. She had a baby a few years ago; she's not so young anymore, maybe 47; she does seem really happy now. I think her former spouse, Kenneth Branagh and she are about the same age and he is 47. They probably collaborated the writing on some of the films, they did together, in the early days. Greg is her second husband and Branagh is remarried, as well. I believe they are still friends, which is nice to know.
Yes, I too was pretty mad at Marianne at that point. She seemed so selfish and so oblivious of poor Brandon. I felt so sorry for him.

[Janine]

I've seen that one, too. In fact, I have the DVD and love it, not just for Alan Rickman, but for the entire cast.

Janine, I did not have any idea that Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay. I don't pay attention to the credits, either. It's a good thing we have you to do that for us.

Welcome to the forum, EchtraNerai.

I didn't notice it in the credits either. I just read it somewhere. I have read about Emma Thompson and Ken Branagh, for years now. They used to call them the the 'royal couple of screen' in England. It is a shame it did not work out for them, but nice to see they both remarried and are happy now. I did see this great interview with Emma on Youtube and I think then it was mentioned on the Charlie Rose show. The interviews are great on there and you can look up any of your stars and see ones from way back, years ago. I get mesmerized and could be on there all day long, if I wasn't careful.
Oh, I forgot to mention - she won an Oscar for that screenplay for S&S. I think it was well deserved, don't you?

[djy78usa]

I just watched "A Bridge Too Far." It is, by far, my favorite WWII movie ever. And what a great cast; Lawrence Olivier, Anthony Hopkins, Gene Hackman, Sean Connery, Michael Cain, Dirk Bogarde... the list of great actors just goes on and on. 9.9/10

[ahsiam]

stepmom!
dont know why i liked it that much...

[*Classic*Charm*]

Haha Janine- It was really a rhetorical question. Unlike everyone else around here, I love Keira Knightly. I think that considering she's only 22 or 23, she's an excellent actress. Loved her in everything I saw her in.

I can't say I'm crazy about that version of Sense and Sensibility. Yes, Alan Rickman is excellent (he's not bad for an old guy either haha ), but I always thought that Emma Thompson was too old to play Eleanor. It bothered me a little. SHe did do an excellent job with the screenplay though. I seem to think she got an Oscar for her writing as well, though I could be wrong on that.

[*Classic*Charm*]

oops, just read the above post that confirms that she did indeed win an oscar. Guess I should read more closely!

[Janine]

Haha Janine- It was really a rhetorical question. Unlike everyone else around here, I love Keira Knightly. I think that considering she's only 22 or 23, she's an excellent actress. Loved her in everything I saw her in.

*Classic*Charm*, Is she only 22 or 23? I think she seems a little older than that; maybe it is because she seems to exude a lot of self-confidence. I didn't really like the version of "Pride and Prejudice" she starred in so that might be the problem, but that is just me, and I did like some aspects of it; I can't really say I disliked it. I just felt as though something was missing.
I sometimes get annoyed at her lower lip, the way it protrudes - isn't that just plain silly of me? I also get annoyed at her posture, the way she holds her arms sort of behind her at her sides limbly with shoulders back...another silly fetish of mine. Other than those picky little quirps of mine, I do think she is an 'excellent' actress and going places in the future, definitely. She is a young talent and time will tell if she has staying power. I hope that she does and can be versatile, as well. I thought she did a fine job in "Atonement".

I can't say I'm crazy about that version of Sense and Sensibility. Yes, Alan Rickman is excellent (he's not bad for an old guy either haha ), but I always thought that Emma Thompson was too old to play Eleanor. It bothered me a little. SHe did do an excellent job with the screenplay though. I seem to think she got an Oscar for her writing as well, though I could be wrong on that.

It is funny that you point out Emma's age factor; I had the exact same thought/feeling the first time I saw the film. How old was Emma then? Wasn't she well into her late 30's by then or even older. Yes, point of fact, she was too old to play Eleanor. I think she fits other roles better for her age, such as "Howard's End" and "Remains of the Day" - and.. didn't she do those years before S&S? I will have to look that up online. I guess we can take into account that woman in that time period, might have looked more 'aged' than they do now. If you see old photos of people from the 1800's, they really do look more severe and aged, and so severe and serious. I go to a restaurant where they have old photos like this on the walls. Geez, everyone looks ancient and no one smiles either. It must have been a hard life back then. We always remark about those photo portraits. They are kind of scary looking.

I have bought some screenplays from online (Amazon) and they are really interesting to read. Of course, I haven't read an entire one yet; there is never enough time, but I hope to read them someday. Mostly, I have bought some of Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare screenplays - Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V. I started to read the Hamlet and it was neat, because unlike the Shakespeare play, the screenplay then adds the scenery descriptions and set design, which is beautifully written, and interesting.

[*Classic*Charm*]

[b] I sometimes get annoyed at her lower lip, the way it protrudes - isn't that just plain silly of me? I also get annoyed at her posture, the way she holds her arms sort of behind her at her sides limbly with shoulders back...another silly fetish of mine. Other than those picky little quirps of mine, I do think she is an 'excellent' actress and going places in the future, definitely. She is a young talent and time will tell if she has staying power. I hope that she does and can be versatile, as well. I thought she did a fine job in "Atonement".

It's not silly at all. I have tons of little pet peeves like that, things that just bother me. And yes, she does seem a little gangly at times. Hopefully she'll grow out of that. And yes, she was born the same year as my brother, so she was born in 85. Not sure why I know that...

It is funny that you point out Emma's age factor; I had the exact same thought/feeling the first time I saw the film. How old was Emma then? Wasn't she well into her late 30's by then or even older. Yes, point of fact, she was too old to play Eleanor. I think she fits other roles better for her age, such as "Howard's End" and "Remains of the Day" - and.. didn't she do those years before S&S? I will have to look that up online. I guess we can take into account that woman in that time period, might have looked more 'aged' than they do now. If you see old photos of people from the 1800's, they really do look more severe and aged, and so severe and serious. I go to a restaurant where they have old photos like this on the walls. Geez, everyone looks ancient and no one smiles either. It must have been a hard life back then. We always remark about those photo portraits. They are kind of scary looking.

I haven't seen either of those films. I have seen some of Emma Thompson's later work and I do really like her. I actually really liked her in the Harry Potter movies too lol.

I have bought some screenplays from online (Amazon) and they are really interesting to read. Of course, I haven't read an entire one yet; there is never enough time, but I hope to read them someday. Mostly, I have bought some of Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare screenplays - Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V. I started to read the Hamlet and it was neat, because unlike the Shakespeare play, the screenplay then adds the scenery descriptions and set design, which is beautifully written, and interesting.

I didn't know that screen plays were published like that! There are a number of screenplays I'd love to read. I also didn't know that Kenneth Branagh wrote! Are they well done?