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

[Sir Bartholomew]

All About My Mother 4/4

i'm so happy, a filipino film is in competition this year at cannes. it's called "Serbis" by Brillante Mendoza

[Idril]

I watched 3 movies this weekend. First was another Chinese movie called Zhou Yu's Train. Gong Li was the female lead and it was interesting to see her in a more modern, edgy role. The movies I've seen her in have been mostly period films and she is usually more subdued so this was something new. I'd give it a 7 or 8 out of 10 just because it was kind of confusing. Then I saw Love in the Time of Cholera and it really didn't do anything for me. I didn't hate it but the book was infinitely better, 4 or 5 out of 10. And lastly, there was an old Czech movie called Closely Watched Trains. I don't usually like older movies and I wasn't aware it was an older movie because I didn't read the entire description so I was a little disappointed when I saw it was black and white but I actually really enjoyed it. It had a really great offbeat sense of humour and a tragic ending so I was happy. 8 out of 10.

[Joreads]

I saw The Kite Runner last night, I loved it. I thought that it was very true to the book and it still made me cry in parts even though I knew what was coming. 9/10 for me.

[Nossa]

I saw The Kite Runner last night, I loved it. I thought that it was very true to the book and it still made me cry in parts even though I knew what was coming. 9/10 for me.

I've been meaning to watch it for sometimes now...now I'm sure I'll do

[Erichtho]

Atonement 6/10.
The beginning was confusing, the middle part boring, but the end was really good. All in all, I had expected more though, after people kept recommending it to me. It's good that I decided against reading the book.

[Gaiam]

Walk Hard, The Dewey Cox Story 0/10. (Can I do negatives?!)

So terrible. I'm amazed I sat through all of it. I guess I had hopes that it would get better at some point. Ugh.

[Nossa]

Walk Hard, The Dewey Cox Story 0/10. (Can I do negatives?!)

So terrible. I'm amazed I sat through all of it. I guess I had hopes that it would get better at some point. Ugh.

I remember when I saw the trailer for this movie I just thought it was some sort of a joke...but I remembered Will Farrell...and nothing seemed so strange any more..lol

[*Classic*Charm*]

Watched Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps from 1935. Had read the book back in the teen days. Found it a bit ponderous back then and quickly went back to Doc Savage novels. I remembered enough of the book to realize they made little effort to follow it. I'm at the age now where Hitchcock almost seems clumsy in the execution of a scene. I swear it lacks subtleness and he seems to just love killing people with kives in the back. Now I liked the movie and glad I can mark it off an ever shortening list of movies I have always wanted to see at least once.

The 39 Steps was very clumsily made. Hitchcock "based" almost all of his early films on novels, none of which he followed very closely. Another was Sabotage, which was based on Conrad's novel "The Secret Agent" and barely follows the story and changes the ending. The 39 Steps was considered a huge success at the time of it's release, however.

If you like Hitchcock though, The Lady Vanishes was made in the same year as The 39 Steps, but I think the film is much more sophisticated.

[Janine]

The 39 Steps was very clumsily made. Hitchcock "based" almost all of his early films on novels, none of which he followed very closely. Another was Sabotage, which was based on Conrad's novel "The Secret Agent" and barely follows the story and changes the ending. The 39 Steps was considered a huge success at the time of it's release, however.

If you like Hitchcock though, The Lady Vanishes was made in the same year as The 39 Steps, but I think the film is much more sophisticated.

*Classic*Charm*, I have seen those films and even the earliest renditions. I find them so campy I actually do like them. I guess I like Hitchcock so much I will take the bad with the good. I find them all entertaining. I liked the film "The Lady Vanishes" very much. I can hardly recall the other two, though or who starred in them. Ever see the old Hitchcock TV shows - they are on DVD now - my library got them in and I was able to see about a dozen. They were loads of fun.

*Classic* - I have been dying to see you to tell you this. I watched a French film the othe night and who should appear but Jodie Foster - geez, I could hardly recognise her at first and then kept saying 'isn't that Jodie Foster"...sure enough it was and she spoke perfect French. Who would know? It was a small part but quite intense in the film called:

"A Very Long Engagement".
This film is pretty amazing and starrs Audrey Tautou (Amelie, DiVinci Code, etc.) and Gaspard Ulliel. This was a very lush and wonderfully crafted production. Even though some parts in cities are CGI, one did not feel that took over the story or even thought about that factor at all; it all felt quite real; even scenes in black and white or sepia from the past. From the start of the credits, I knew this would be a good film. The credits were so creatively done and set the atmosphere of the film nicely. An old newspaper was used to indicate the movie, features, cast selections, before the film began. Art design was very well done in this film. In fact, I hope to view the film with no subtitles; so that I can fully enjoy the visuals. They are something amazing to see. One scene, that takes place on a very tall lighthouse is so incredible. The acting was stellar; casting superb! The imagery in this film is great, from the opening shot, which shows a battlefield in the WWI and pans down to a cross with a Christ carving, that has been sheered off at the midsection and is hanging from one arm, then a line of wires interwoven, behind is visible the dark muddy trench. This movie has such a stunning series of images, with so much symbolism, even in the first few seconds. My only complaint might be the way the film is somewhat long and some scenes a little confusing. I think a second viewing with subtiles might clear up some of the plot confusion for me, personally. I would definitely give this film a 9/10. I did not go 10, because I think some parts ran slowly and became lagged a bit, but not in visuals. I think the strength of this film lies in the visuals and the acting and the wonderful scenery/seascape of rural France. Stunning!

[*Classic*Charm*]

Janine, I have seen random episodes of Hitchcock Presents, but not the full seasons. I can't bring myself to spend the money on them. They're so expensive! And yes, I love The Lady Vanishes. It's my favourite old Hitchcock, from before he got all famous lol. My favourite of the newer ones is Dial M for Murder.

Really?!? Jodie Foster has done something other than a terrible action movie recently?!? That's so exciting. I saw previews for A Very Long Engagement and wanted to see it. I'll rent it sometime this summer. I had no idea she could speak French though! That's pretty cool.

[Janine]

Janine, I have seen random episodes of Hitchcock Presents, but not the full seasons. I can't bring myself to spend the money on them. They're so expensive! And yes, I love The Lady Vanishes. It's my favourite old Hitchcock, from before he got all famous lol. My favourite of the newer ones is Dial M for Murder.

*Classic*Charm*, did you know there are several versions of "The Lady Vanishes" and one features Hitchcock's own daughter, Pat? Don't quote me on it, but I think there are at least, two versions; one more sophisticated, of course. Love the film "Dial M" for murder and in fact, I just saw it a week or so ago. I can never see that film enough. It is one of his masterpieces! It was based on a Broadway play, not written by Hitchcock. He adapted it for the screen and certainly did a superb job. I saw all the extras on the DVD; totally interesting.

I know that other set is so, so expensive...*sigh*sigh* ...sad I did not have time to view the entire set...I could only take it out for 2 nights and that was not enough time to see them all. Noteworthy were the stars who started in that series and all were fine fine actors. I loved being able to see those. When I had it out from my library I looked it up online and was shocked to see how much those cost.

Really?!? Jodie Foster has done something other than a terrible action movie recently?!? That's so exciting. I saw previews for A Very Long Engagement and wanted to see it. I'll rent it sometime this summer. I had no idea she could speak French though! That's pretty cool.

Wow, haven't you ever seen Jodie in anything but action films? She is such a fine actress. I just loved her in "Anna and the King" - ever see it? I picked it up cheap (VHS tape), but I have seen the DVD before, too. I love that film and the score is magnificent. I just got bought that recently and play it all the time.

Let me know what you think of "A Very Long Engagement" - Jodi was great, too.

[Seabird111]

I saw Bee Movie.

9/10. I thought there was going to be quite a bit of childish humor, but, to my pleasent surprise, there was very little. It was almost an Adult Animated Comedy, and I was pleasently surprised.

That isn't to say it isn't appropriate, just quite a bit of jokes younger kids wouldn't appreciate.

Example:

"I mean, think of all the influential bees out there! Bee Ghandi, Bee Jesus!"

Say Bee Jesus out loud really fast.

[Janine]

The Assassination of Jesse James

Not particularly my type of film, but I thought I would give it a go since someone on here recommended it. I have to say it was quite stunning and amazing. It is so well structured and the way it was photographed, the cinematography was just incredible; that includes set design and composition, truly artistoc. Nice touch casting the great Sam Sheppard (who is one of my all time favorite actors) in the first parts of the film, as Jesse's older brother. The film built and built in the psychological aspects; that is when it began to get really interesting. From the start, you are wondering just what Bob's agenda is and what it will be in the long run in relation to James. The voice-over was perfect. The way the director made use of fade-outs was particularly effective, the sepia tones perfect, the erie western monotonal musical score, and pacing of the film was reminiscent of older films I have seen, such as 'Paris, Texas" and "Days of Heaven" - odd, because Sam Sheppard starred in the second film and was the director or screenplay author on the first, I believe. I wondered if he influenced or advised Ridley Scott on this film. Some of the interesting use of visuals, with blurred edges or foggy areas were reminiscent of other films. The Kansas, Missouri, midwestern scenery was spectacular, especially in snow and at night; the lighting was particularly noticable throughout the film and helped to focus on the drama and the characters.
All this and the acting was incredible! Afleck was unbelievable. Where has he been hiding? Brat Pitt was excellent, as were the supporting actors/actresses. I knew Pitt would be from other fine performances I have seen him play, such as his role in "A River Runs Through it" (love him in that film) and "12 Monkeys" and his recent film role in "Babel". He truly embodied the complexities of Jesse James, the conflicted man. I did not expect a film like this. It was like nothing I have ever seen before. I commend the director for making cuts, when he did; it just goes to show, one does not have to reveal all the gore or sex to get the point across; in the end the way it was presented was far more effective and powerful. The ending was amazing and somewhat of a surprise. I like that.
The film makes me want to research the life of Jesse James to see how much of the story is true....fascinating.

[LadyWentworth]

The Assassination of Jesse James

Not particularly my type of film, but I thought I would give it a go since someone on here recommended it. I have to say it was quite stunning and amazing. It is so well structured and the way it was photographed, the cinematography was just incredible; that includes set design and composition, truly artistoc. Nice touch casting the great Sam Sheppard (who is one of my all time favorite actors) in the first parts of the film, as Jesse's older brother. The film built and built in the psychological aspects; that is when it began to get really interesting. From the start, you are wondering just what Bob's agenda is and what it will be in the long run in relation to James. The voice-over was perfect. The way the director made use of fade-outs was particularly effective, the sepia tones perfect, the erie western monotonal musical score, and pacing of the film was reminiscent of older films I have seen, such as 'Paris, Texas" and "Days of Heaven" - odd, because Sam Sheppard starred in the second film and was the director or screenplay author on the first, I believe. I wondered if he influenced or advised Ridley Scott on this film. Some of the interesting use of visuals, with blurred edges or foggy areas were reminiscent of other films. The Kansas, Missouri, midwestern scenery was spectacular, especially in snow and at night; the lighting was particularly noticable throughout the film and helped to focus on the drama and the characters.
All this and the acting was incredible! Afleck was unbelievable. Where has he been hiding? Brat Pitt was excellent, as were the supporting actors/actresses. I knew Pitt would be from other fine performances I have seen him play, such as his role in "A River Runs Through it" (love him in that film) and "12 Monkeys" and his recent film role in "Babel". He truly embodied the complexities of Jesse James, the conflicted man. I did not expect a film like this. It was like nothing I have ever seen before. I commend the director for making cuts, when he did; it just goes to show, one does not have to reveal all the gore or sex to get the point across; in the end the way it was presented was far more effective and powerful. The ending was amazing and somewhat of a surprise. I like that.
The film makes me want to research the life of Jesse James to see how much of the story is true....fascinating.

I gave my rating on this a few days ago. I loved the movie. LOVED IT!!! How it didn't win for cinematography is beyond me!!

Anyway, I have to be a little know-it-all for a second, if that is OK. Is it?

I was down in that area of Missouri just last year (LOVE the Jesse James Farm - one of my absolute favorite places that I have EVER been to!). It is beautiful down in Missouri, but it doesn't look like that. I noticed at the end of the film that it was filmed in Canada (I think it was Alberta). So, honestly, I was a little disappointed that it wasn't actually filmed in that countryside, at least.

Pointless little thing that I want to say here. I stayed in St. Joseph (the town he last lived in). It is a bustling city. In the film there are just those few homes around and it isn't like that now, of course. But I found that interesting, for some odd reason. I never thought about that before that during his time it wouldn't have been like it is now. I just thought that was an odd little thing that I found interestng.

I said it before and I will say it again. I loved Casey Affleck in here! Fantastic! Nothing else to say about it!

I think I will have to buy the soundtrack to this film (I already know that I will buy the DVD).

It is funny because as soon as I saw that picture of the horse in the background I remembered it. I actually forgot that I saw it when I was there! But I immediately recognized it. I loved that farm and I would love to go back there again. I didn't get a chance to make it to the home in St. Joseph. That is an excuse to make it back there!

[Sir Bartholomew]

i saw this 2001 movie called "Far Girl" by Catherine Breillat. 4.0/4.0 I can't tell why i liked it.