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

[hamand]

Originally Posted by the.godfather

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

Same here, utterly fab.

I liked Japanese movies well before I went to Japan, and they are one of the reasons I went to Japan. Everything that's in Battle Royale is TRUE, it really happens in J-High schools.

Anyway, another absolutely hilarious Japanese movie is Kikujiro, about a lowlife gambling scumbag who has to escort a young child across Japan...this is not formulaic Hollywooden crap where they are so obviously going to be best friends by the end of the movie (aaah, how cute, yuk), it's scene after scene of the most dreadful cringe-inducing behaviour from a character who makes David Brent (in the UK version of The Office) seem like Gandhi. Beautiful film making, with some magical fantasy moments thrown in, a high point from Beat Takeshi, whose earlier gangster films I've not yet been too happy to watch.

Godfather, I am a HUGE comics fan, leaning more towards Alan Moore (best writer ever), Grant Morrison and Garth Ennis, at least when he wrote Preacher. I had never heard of the Ghost Rider comic or movie, since only the biggest non-Japanese movies get any decent exposure in Japan...I'm a little bit out of Tokyo so that's part of my ignorance. Anyway, I saw the trailer a few days ago and thought "WTF is that?!" I do like Nic Cage, his range is limited but Wild at Heart is over-the-top brilliance...David Lynch can do no wrong...I will definitely check out Ghost Rider, the sheer spectacle of it all is massively appealing.

Oh, how exciting, this is my 777th post.

[hamand]

Originally Posted by sick-boy

because I thought that was the equivalent to saying that the boat sinks in Titanic.

WTF?! It sinks??!! Oh great, thanks a bunch.

[the.godfather]

Originally Posted by sick-boy

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

Yep, there is indeed.

Its called Battle Royale: Requiem. I still preffered the first film, but maybe thats because nothing can really shock you after the first film, lol.

[Dutchie]

Originally Posted by Myst and rain

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.

Myst

Requim For a Dream is an awesome movie. Its not a very well known movie, but it's definielty worth looking for. Probably not a movie to watch with the kiddies though....

Even though it's been around for awhile, Almost Famous (untitled) shouldn't be missed. Outstanding....

[Myst and rain]

Originally Posted by Dutchie

Probably not a movie to watch with the kiddies though....

Probably not, no.

Myst

[OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S]

Originally Posted by AKMG

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.

I loved 300 Spartans!!! it was truly amazing!!! the visuals are great and the action sequences are really awesome too!!! 5 stars in my book!!!

[fettouhi]

Originally Posted by OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S

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!!

Akira is my favorite . Fantastic soundtrack too .

Regards

André

[Myst and rain]

I've seen a part of that movie on TV once. I found it really disturbing. It's a classic, though.

Myst

[fettouhi]

Originally Posted by Myst and rain

I've seen a part of that movie on TV once. I found it really disturbing. It's a classic, though.

Myst

The manga is even better. The movie only covers the first 2 ˝ books. There are 6 in all.

Regards

André

[Myst and rain]

One anime I personally found very disappointing is 'Ghost in the shell'. I almost fell asleep during that one. I only made it 3/4 through or so.



Myst

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S

I loved 300 Spartans!!! it was truly amazing!!! the visuals are great and the action sequences are really awesome too!!! 5 stars in my book!!!

'300' Makes an Epic $70 Million
SURPRISE!!!!! Spartans Assault the Box Office

Just goes to show ya that "Blood and Boobs" RULE

My kind of movie

Great flic and I think Gerard Butler does an outstanding job in the lead role

[OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

'300' Makes an Epic $70 Million
SURPRISE!!!!! Spartans Assault the Box Office

Just goes to show ya that "Blood and Boobs" RULE

My kind of movie

Great flic and I think Gerard Butler does an outstanding job in the lead role

Hey I knew Connan would like something like that!!! I definitely agree with Gerard Butler's performance it was GREAT!!! he really hit the Gym for that movie it seems

[fettouhi]

Originally Posted by Myst and rain

One anime I personally found very disappointing is 'Ghost in the shell'. I almost fell asleep during that one. I only made it 3/4 through or so.



Myst

Regards

André

[Myst and rain]

I thought it was terrible, André. I really don't get why so many people are so excited about it.

There's a second one too. It's supposed to be good, but after seeing the first one I'm not so eager to see it. You could click on the pic for a review.



Now here's an anime which I find really cool.



Another great Hayao Miyazaki film. You could click on the pic for a clip.

Myst

[Gurj]

Originally Posted by fettouhi

Akira is my favorite . Fantastic soundtrack too .

Regards

André

One of my favourites as well Andre I must have watched it a dozen times whilst at uni!

Other favourites of mine include:

Pulp Fiction
From Dusk till Dawn
Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
An American Werewolf In London
Dog Soldiers
The Green Mile
Alien/Aliens

I'm sure there's more, but I can't remember them at the moment!!