Saw a couple of great movies recently (recommend a movie master thread) - Page 4

hamand · #46 03-10-2007, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Myst and rain

Here's a movie I recommend: Howl's moving castle. This movie is directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who is a genius. The movie is a masterpiece. It's captivating, poetic, visually stunning, romantic, imaginative... It's amazing. By the way, I really love the theme song of this movie!

Other recommendations:

Princess mononoke: As Roger Ebert put: "The Star wars of animated features".

Spirited Away all the way!! Amazing ideas. I need to watch Mononoke again, without the horrific American dubbing, yuk. There's a new Miyazaki coming out soon, I'll be back in Japan for the release, how lovely. I adored a Japanese movie that came out a few years back called "Twilight Samurai" - a beautiful, gentle movie about a deadly Samurai who refuses to fight any more, as he sees that old world dying...he would rather be a father to his motherless children and yet the call of honour is seen by his peers as paramount in an increasingly meaningless context. This isn't flashy moves and huge budgets, just stark, poetic joy.

Hollywood's gems are so few and far between these days. I would like to see Requiem for a Dream...being in Japan, it's a little tricky to source this stuff. Pi was a classic, a top recommendation for sure. I've also been dying to watch Dumb and Dumber, superb hilarious nonsense.

the.godfather · #47 03-10-2007, 05:46 AM

Spirited Away was a great film, I really enjoyed that one alot. I didn't think I would, but I loved it. I bought Howl's Moving Castle a few months ago, but haven't got around to watching it yet, it's on the list though.

I wen't to the cinema last night actually with a few friends, and caught Ghost Rider. We are all comic buffs who went, me in particular who owns every Ghost Rider comic. So we were all pretty dubious once we had heard the "poor" reviews of it online. But I have to say, I loved it. Definitely a DVD purchase for myself.

I am not a fan of Nicholas Cage by any means, but I thought he pulled off the role of "Johnny Blaze" rather well. And he certainly got himself in shape for the film, very cut and lean, so kudos to him for that. I thought the storyline left something to be desired, but it was a comicbook adaptation afterall. What are people expecting?

Overall though, I thought the special fx were amazing, and it was just a nice film that you didn't have to put too much thought into. And watching a film like that occasionally doesn't hurt anyone. Maybe me and my friends were all biased because of the love for Ghost Rider/Comic Books - but we all enjoyed it and would certainly see it again when the DVD is released.

pawel · #48 03-10-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Distantshore

Maybe I used the term Classics in the wrong text.
Just some movies I hadn't seen in a few years that a lot of people seemed to enjoy.

Ok, fair enough. I might have misunderstood you there. Regardless, I always enjoyed the Bourne films - not as much for the plot and the acting, but for the fact that all the outdoor European shots felt very authentic, something you rarely get in Holywood films.

michblanch · #49 03-10-2007, 11:41 AM

300!!!

I took my son to see 300 last night. It was a pretty good movie. The action scenes were outstanding.

The cinematography was neat. Almost cartoon like. I'd give it an A-.

Definetly worth seeing. A little bit of nudity in the show, so be careful if you are taking young kids.

This is definetly one of the bloodiest movies I have ever seen.

Myst and rain · #50 03-10-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hamand

Spirited Away all the way!! Amazing ideas. I need to watch Mononoke again, without the horrific American dubbing, yuk. There's a new Miyazaki coming out soon, I'll be back in Japan for the release, how lovely. I adored a Japanese movie that came out a few years back called "Twilight Samurai" - a beautiful, gentle movie about a deadly Samurai who refuses to fight any more, as he sees that old world dying...he would rather be a father to his motherless children and yet the call of honour is seen by his peers as paramount in an increasingly meaningless context. This isn't flashy moves and huge budgets, just stark, poetic joy.

Hollywood's gems are so few and far between these days. I would like to see Requiem for a Dream...being in Japan, it's a little tricky to source this stuff. Pi was a classic, a top recommendation for sure. I've also been dying to watch Dumb and Dumber, superb hilarious nonsense.

I read the new Miyazaki is sheduled for the summer of 2008, yeah. I can't wait to see it!

I love Miyazaki's films. He's brilliant. Spirited away is in my DVD collection. I love it.

I'll definetly check out 'Twilight samurai'. That sounds interesting! Thanks.

And Requim for a dream is a truly shocking, creepy film. It's a very good film. I once read that, when it was premiered somewhere it was given a standing ovation that lasted fifteen minutes.

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Originally Posted by the.godfather

I wen't to the cinema last night actually with a few friends, and caught Ghost Rider.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_p...ser1/high.html

It looks cool.

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Originally Posted by the.godfather

I am not a fan of Nicholas Cage by any means, but I thought he pulled off the role of "Johnny Blaze" rather well. And he certainly got himself in shape for the film, very cut and lean, so kudos to him for that.

He sure looks like he's 'on fire'...

Myst

pawel · #51 03-10-2007, 12:23 PM

"Spirited Away" is excellent, I liked it much more than "Princess Mononoke" to be honest.

Other great anime film is "Grave of the Fireflies". A very sad historical drama, if it doesn't move you, I don't think anything will. One of the saddest and most excellent films I watched, anime or not.

Myst and rain · #52 03-10-2007, 12:37 PM

Grave of the fireflies

I've read about that movie once in a book. I intended to go watch it, but I haven't got around to it yet. Thanks for the reminder.

Myst

the.godfather · #53 03-10-2007, 01:26 PM

Ah, will definitely check that one out.

I'll see if I can pick it up on DVD soon.

sick-boy · #54 03-10-2007, 02:07 PM

I don't know how many of heard of it but I saw a Japanese movie called "Battle Royale". That movie is crazy, sick, and depraved.

I also watch a lot of music documentaries (see first post in this thread) so I thought I would recommend the series "Classic Albums" from VH1. These are like "Behind the Music" for particular albums. I highly recommend any and all of them, as they can make any album seem interesting. The coolest ones are "Dark Side of the Moon" and "A Night at the Opera". For a laugh, watch "Nevermind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" or "Ace of Spades".

OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S · #55 03-10-2007, 02:45 PM

I am off to watch 300 today!!!

I have been kinda looking forward to that movie for a while!!! I love Epic movies and I think I am gonna like this one a lot. I loved the old version called 300 Spartans! that one is in my collection and is a classic in my book. I always wanted to see a remake and finally my wish came true!!!

OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S · #56 03-10-2007, 02:49 PM

When it comes to Japanimes my favorite is Knights of the Zodiac and Vampire Hunter D!!! Robotech also known as macross was an early childhood favorite!!

the.godfather · #57 03-10-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sick-boy

I don't know how many of heard of it but I saw a Japanese movie called "Battle Royale". That movie is crazy, sick, and depraved.

Yeah, I own the first and second film on DVD.

Great films.

sick-boy · #58 03-10-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by the.godfather

Yeah, I own the first and second film on DVD.

Great films.

There's a second one?
I must see it...

AKMG · #59 03-10-2007, 07:52 PM

I must say... 300 is a damn good movie. Well just for the action. Lots of that. Kinda makes you wanna go out and fight after watching it.

sick-boy · #60 03-10-2007, 11:52 PM

I just saw Zodiac tonight. It was pretty damn good and, suprisingly, it had a lot of funny moments, especially from Robert Downey, Jr. and Mark Ruffalo.

My wife was pissed because I told her that they never caught the Zodiac, and she yelled at me for spoiling the ending. I didn't get that, because I thought that was the equivalent to saying that the boat sinks in Titanic. Oh well, I'm sleeping on the couch tonight...